TM-U230 Service Manual RevC

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CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
For Safe Repair and Maintenance Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Key to Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Safety Precautions on Maintenance/Repair/Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Modular Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Precautions in Handling the Protective Coating of the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Aim of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Manual Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Chapter 1 Product Configuration
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Specifications and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Repair of Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Chapter 2 Features and General Specifications
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Character Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Autocutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Paper Roll Supply Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Receive Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Ribbon Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
External Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Main Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Paper Feed Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Carriage Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Print Head Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Home Position Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Paper End Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Paper Roll Near-end Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Power Supply Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Drawer Kick-Out Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
RS-232 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
RS-485 Serial Interface (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Buttons and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Power Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Panel Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
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Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Operation When an Error Occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Receive Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buffer Full Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detectors and Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hexadecimal Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing a Hexadecimal Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3 Mechanism Configuration and Operating Principles

Printer Mechanism Operating Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Mechanism Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Head Unit Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wire Movement When a Single Dot is Printed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing a Character (9x9 font) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Feed Mechanism Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Loading (Semi-automatic Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon Feed Mechanism Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detection Mechanism Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Position Detection Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Detection Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Roll Near-end Detection Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autocutter Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon Switch Mechanism Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching from Black to Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Releasing from Red to Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principles of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Various Detector Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Interface Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawer Kick-out Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIP Switch Read Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Mechanism Driver Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Head Driver Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carriage Motor Driver Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autocutter Driver Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 4 Handling, Inspection and Maintenance

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions in Handling the Fine Coating Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Ribbon Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Power Button Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Clean the Fine Coating Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-1
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-5
4-7
4-11
4-12
4-12
4-13
4-13
Rev. C
Confidential
How to Clean the Fine Coating Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Removing Dirt, Paper Chips, and Dust from Inside the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Standard Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Tool List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Initiating the Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Self-test Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Ending the Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Troubleshooting Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Error Types and Countermeasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Chapter 6 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment
Precautions in Handling the Protective Coating of the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Small Part Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Screw Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Removing the Power Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Removing the fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Removing the Main Circuit Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Removing the 7320 Autocutter Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Removing the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Sub-assembly A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Paper Feed Frame Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Main Assembly 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Ribbon Switch Lever, Ribbon Release Spring, Ribbon Release Lever,
Ribbon Intermediate Gear, Ribbon Transmission Gear,
Ribbon Take-up Assembly, and Ribbon Drive Plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Main Assembly 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Tension Plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Main Assembly 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Paper Feed Frame Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Main Assembly 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Carriage Motor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Main Assembly 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24
Carriage Sub Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24
Main Assembly 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25
Carriage Shaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25
Main Assembly 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26
Adjustment Roller Shaft Holder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26
Main Assembly 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27
Carriage Guide Shaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27
Main Assembly 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27
Belt Tension Spring Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27
Main Assembly 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29
Sensor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29
Main Assembly 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31
Carriage Motor Heat Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31
Main Assembly 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-32
Print Head FPC Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-32
Rev. C
Confidential
Main Assembly 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Head Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Assembly 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Left Cover Fixing Plate and Right Cover Fixing Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Assembly 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon Frame Earth Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Assembly 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ribbon Frame Assembly, Ribbon Frame Spring, and Ribbon Frame Fixing Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Assembly 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thumb-Screw and Head Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Platen Gap Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TM-U230 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-34
6-34
6-36
6-36
6-37
6-37
6-38
6-38
6-39
6-39
6-40
6-40
6-42
6-60
Chapter 7 Installation
Installation and Positioning of TM-U230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions in Handling the Protective Coating of the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Place for anInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings for Horizontal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Location of the Rubber Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Orientation of NE Detector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching Switch Panel for Horizontal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Power Supply Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling the Power Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vertical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Installation and Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes on Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Host PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawer Kick-out Connector (Marked DK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-1
7-1
7-1
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-3
7-3
7-3
7-4
7-5
7-6
7-6
7-7
7-8
7-8
7-8
7-11
7-14
Appendix A Parts List

How to Interpret Reference Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alphanumeric List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference Number List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A-1
A-2
A-2
A-6
Appendix B Overall Exploded Diagram

Printer Mechanism Unit Overall Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Case Unit Overall Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Box Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
Appendix C General Lubrication Points Diagrams

Printer Mechanism Unit Lubrication Points Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Case Unit Lubrication Points Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Appendix D Circuit Diagrams
Main Circuit Board Diagram (Outline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
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Main Circuit Board Diagram (1/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-2

Main Circuit Board Diagram (type: EA, EB, EBA, EBB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-6
Switch Panel Circuit Board Unit Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-7
Appendix E Parts Layout
Main Circuit Board Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1
Switch Panel Circuit Board Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-2
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For Safe Repair and Maintenance Work
Key to Symbols
The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the
following carefully before handling the product.
WARNING:
You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.
CAUTION:
Observe cautions to avoid minor injury to your self, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
Note:
Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment.
Safety Precautions on Maintenance/Repair/Inspection
WARNING:
Be sure to use the designated type of fuse for the circuit board. Use of a different type may result in fire.
Remove the power cord and all other cables from this product before disassembly or reassembly to
prevent electrical shock.
To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, do not perform maintenance, repair, or inspection during a
thunderstorm.
Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued
use may lead to fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the equipment.
Only disassemble this product as described in this manual. Do not make modifications to the unit.
Tampering with this product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock.
Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power source may cause fire or
shock.
Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in severe shock.
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CAUTION:
Parts on the circuit board may become hot during operation. Therefore, wait approximately 10 minutes
after turning the power off before touching them.
Note that the print head and motors become very hot during normal operation, creating the danger of
burn injury. Be sure to wait for about 10 minutes after turning printer power off before beginning the
maintenance, repair, or inspection.
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Modular Connector
Use the modular connector specifically designed for the cash drawer for this product. Do not connect this
connector to an ordinary telephone line.
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Precautions in Handling the Protective Coating of the Case

This printer is housed in a plastic case (*) with a special coating; simple cleaning is enough to remove dirt
easily so that the exterior of the printer remains in good condition. Like As with other plastic cases, handle
the protective coating with care, as described below.
(*)The protective coating is not applied to the installation surface of the metal plate, the power supply box,
and inside of the case.
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Do not scratch the surface with hard objects; otherwise the case may be damaged and dirt may
become difficult to remove.
Do not use any type of abrasive agent (Scouring powder, scouring pads) to clean the case;
otherwise the surface of the case may be damaged, and dirt may become difficult to remove.
Never clean the case with disinfectant, bleach, alcohol, benzene, thinner, chlorine, or ketone;
otherwise the dirt may become difficult to remove. Also, they may cause the case to discolore,
dissolve, or deform.
The label may come off of the protective coating of the case.
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About This Manual
Aim of the Manual
This manual was created to provide the information on printer maintenance and repair required by
technicians who handle this work.
Manual Content
The manual is made up of the following sections:
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Describes the product and options.
Chapter 2
Features and General

Specifications
Describes the specifications required in carrying

out maintenance and repairs.
Chapter 3
Mechanism Configuration
and Operating Principles
Provides information on the mechanism assembly

and circuits required to perform maintenance and
repair.
Chapter 4
Handling, Inspection, and

Maintenance
Describes handling, inspection, and maintenance

items and procedures required in maintenance and
repair.
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Describes troubleshooting procedures (specific

problems and remedies).
Chapter 6
Disassembly, Assembly, and

Adjustment
Describes the disassembly, assembly and

adjustment procedures for the product.
Chapter 7
Installation
Provides procedures for installing the product.
Appendix A
Parts List
Contains a list of spare parts.
Appendix B
Exploded Diagrams
Disassembly diagrams for the product.
Appendix C
General Lubrication
Point Diagrams
Lubrication point diagrams for this product.
Appendix D
Circuit Board Unit Circuit

Diagrams
Circuit diagrams for the product.
Appendix E
Parts Layout
Provides parts layout diagrams of the circuit

boards.
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Page
Description
Rev. A
All pages
Newly authorized
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Rev. B
Chapter 6-32
Added the explanation about Print head FFC assembly. (See below explanation for detail)
This manual was changed to explanation below.
Print Head FFC Assembly
1. Insert the FFC under the arm of the base frame assembly.
2. Pass the straight side of print head FFC through the slit in the base frame assembly.
3. Confirm that the right side of the black line on the FFC locates on the left side of the
arm. If not so, adjust the position. (See the above figure.)
4. Pull out the print head FFC from the back of base frame assembly.
5. Adjust the print head FFC from the back of base frame assembly.
6. Pass the end of print head FFC through the guide of base frame assembly.
7. The projections of print head FFC must be held with the arm of base frame assembly.
Print head FFC processing
Hook
Reason of change;
To use the parts FFC, PRINT HEAD in common with other models TM-U200.
Appendix A
Added the patrs below in the Parts List.

SCREW, HEAD COVER (Reference number; 532)
FFC, PRINT HEAD B (Reference number; 538)
Reason of change;
To use the parts in common with other models.
Appendix D
Added the main circuit board diagrams (type EBA, EBB).

Their type board is interchangeable with previous type.
ROM size onthe circuit board (type EBA); 4Mbit
ROM size onthe circuit board (type EBB); 8Mbit
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Chapter 6
Appendix A
Appendix B-2
Added the part (CUTTER,A,ASSEMBLY (146)).

Reason of change;
To be added the parts newly.
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Chapter 1
Product Configuration
Features
Developed as a high-performance, low-cost design concept, this printer is a light, highly reliable, 1-station
printer; a user-friendly total solution for all your kitchen printing needs.
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Compact and light weight
High-speed printing through logical seeking control
High reliability and long service life through use of stepping motors for carriage feed and paper
feed operations
Users can create their own formats, since the paper feed pitch can be set as desired
Complies with ESC/POS for versatile control
Selectable character fonts (7 5 9 font, 9 5 9 font)
Semi-automatic paper loading supported
AC adapter type power supply makes a compact configuration
Equipped with ASB (Automatic Status Back) function that automatically transmits changes in
printer status
Print color can be switched (black or red) (2-color print specification)
Built-in Autocutter unit
Equipped with Autocutter control commands to save paper
Receipt buffer with a maximum size of 16 KB
Vertical, horizontal, or wall-mounted (WH-10) installation
Protective coating of the case exterior
An internal buzzer notifies the operator when the printer runs out of paper (connected to the paper
out LED)
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Specifications and Configuration
Table 1-1 Specifications and configuration
Product name
Specification code
Font
Interface specifications
Power supply box (PS-180)
TM-U230
011
Aiophanumeri
c
Serial interface (UB-S01)
Provided
TM-U230
012
Aiophanumeri
c
Serial interface (UB-S01)
N/A
TM-U230P
011
Aiophanumeri
c
Parallel interface (UB-P02)
Provided
TM-U230P
012
Aiophanumeri
c
Parallel interface (UB-P02)
N/A
Repair of Options and Accessories

Options
Table 1-2 Option specifications and repair method
Category
Model name
Specification
Repair method
Purchase method
Interface board
UB-S01
RS-232
Replace with new product
Purchase as service part
UB-S02
RS-485
Purchase as option
UB-P02
IEEE 1284 (bidirectional

parallel)
UB-U01
USB (with downstream

HUB)
Purchase as option
UB-U02
USB (without
downstream HUB)
Purchase as option
UB-E01
Ethernet
Purchase as option
WH-10
Purchase as option
Wall mount bracket
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Accessories
Table 1-3 Accessory specifications and repair method
Category
Model name
Specification
Repair method
Purchase method
Roll paper
76.0 mm 0.5 mm
Replace with new

product
Purchase as consumable
Special cassette ribbon
ERC-38 (B/R)
Replace with new

product
Purchase as consumable
Interface board set screw

(serial interface only)
Hexagonal millimeter
screw
Replace with new

product
Power switch cover
Replace with new

product
Power supply
PS-180
Replace with new

product
Power supply box
One upper case

One lower case
Two screws for securing
the upper and lower cases
Two screws for securing
the power supply to the
printer
Replace with new

product
Switch panel sheet (horizontal)
Replace with new

product
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Chapter 2
Features and General Specifications
POWER LED
Power switch
ERROR LED
FEED button
PAPER OUT LED
Flash memory
Power supply connector
Drawer kick-out connector

Frame ground screw
Interface connector
Frame ground screw
DIP switches
Figure 2-1 TM-U230 appearance
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Features
Printing Specifications
Printing method:
Serial impact dot-matrix
Head wire configuration:
9-pin serial type
0.353 mm
(0.014")
0.29 mm (0.01")
(wire diameter)
0.317 mm (0.012")
Figure 2-2 Dot configuration
Dot pitch:
0.353 mm (1/72")
Dot wire diameter:
0.29 mm (0.01")
Printing direction:
Bidirectional with logic seeking
Printing width:
63.34 mm (2.49")
Line feed:
4.233 mm (1/6"): default setting

Programmable in units of 1/144 inch by using commands.
Paper feed method:
Friction feed
Paper feed speed:
Approximately 4.17 inches/second (25 lines/second) during

continuous paper feeding
Characters per line:
See the table on the next page.
Characters per inch:
See the table on the next page.
Total dot count (horizontal

direction):
7 x 9 font: 400 half-dot positions per line

9 x 9 font: 400 half-dot positions per line
Print speed:
Approximately 3.5 lines/second (40 columns, 16 cpi)

Approximately 6.4 lines/second (16 columns, 16 cpi)
NOTE: If the print duty ratio is too high, the operation of the print head is stopped by the duty limit. In such circumstances, the print speeds
shown above cannot be guaranteed.
cpi = characters per inch.
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Character dimensions, characters per inch, characters per line

Character Structure
Horizontal x Vertical
Character
Structure
Character Set
Character
Dimensions
WxH
Dot Spacing
Between
Characters
Characters Per
Line (cpl)
Characters Per
Inch (cpi)
Aiophanumeric
1.2 x 3.1 mm
(.047 x .122")
3 half dots
40
16
Graphics
1.7 x 3.1 mm
(.070 x .122")
40
16
Aiophanumeric
1.6 x 3.1 mm
(.063 x .122")
3 half dots
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13.3
Graphics
2.0 x 3.1 mm
(.079 x .122")
33
13.3
Aiophanumeric
1.2 x 3.1 mm
(.047 x .122")
2 half dots
42
17.8
Graphics
1.6 x 3.1 mm
(.063 x .122")
42
17.8
Aiophanumeric
1.6 x 3.1 mm
(.063 x .122")
2 half dots
35
14.5
Graphics
1.9 x 3.1 mm
(.075 x .122")
35
14.5
7x9
9x9
7x9
9x9
NOTE: The default font is 7 x 9; the dot spacing between characters is either 3 half dots or 2 half dots, depending on the setting of DIP
switch 2-1.
Character Specifications
Character sets:
Alphanumeric: 95
International: 37
Graphics: 128 x 8 pages
Character structure:
7 x 9 with 400 half-dot positions per line

9 x 9 with 400 half-dot positions per line
1.24 mm (0.049")
1.59 mm (0.063")
0.353 mm
(0.014")
2.4 mm
(0.094")
3.1 mm
(0.122")
0.159 mm (0.006")
Figure 2-3 Character size (7 x 9 font example)
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Paper
Paper types:
Paper roll:
Plain paper
Paper roll width:
76 0.5 mm (2.99 .020")
Paper roll maximum

diameter:
83 mm (3.27")
Paper roll core:
Paper rolls with the paper taped or glued to the core cannot be used.
Normal paper:
Thickness:
Weight:
1 sheet: 0.06 to 0.085 mm (.0024 to .0034")

52.3 to 64 g/m2 (13.9 to 17 lb)
(45 to 55 kg/1000 sheets/1091 x 788)
Print area
Cutting position (auto-cutter)
27mm
(*1)
63.34mm
5.9mm
6.76mm
Maximam of 200 dots, 400 position
76mm
Figure 2-4 Print area

(*1)
Values for the print area are calculated (between dot centers) with the wire diameter ( 0.29 mm [.011"]).
Autocutter
Partial cut is executed by a command. (A partial cut leaves one point uncut.)
Paper Roll Supply Device

Supply device:
Drop-in loading
Receive Buffer
Either 16KB or 1kB, selectable by DIP switches.
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Electrical Specifications
Input conditions
Input voltage (rated):
90 (100 -10%) VAC to 264 (230 +15%) VAC
Frequency (rated):
47 to 63 Hz
Input capacity (rated):
100 VA
AC switch:
Not provided
Power LED:
Not provided
Output conditions
Output voltage (rated):
24 VDC 5%
Output current (rated):
2.0 A
Output power (rated):
48 W
Output peak current:
4.5 A (300 ms, duty 1/6)
Power consumption (except when driving drawer kick-out):

Operating:
Mean average 38 W
Standby:
Average 3 W
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Environmental Specifications
Temperature:
Operating: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F)

At 34 C (93 F) or higher, there are humidity restrictions; see the
figure below.
Storage: 10 to 50 C (14 to 122 F), except paper and ribbon
Humidity:
Operating: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

Storage: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing), except paper and ribbon
34 C (93 F), 90%
90
Relative Humidity [% RH]
80
40 C (104 F), 65%
60
Operating Temperature Range
40
50 C (122 F), 35%
20
10
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
Environmental Temperature
Figure 2-10 Operating temperature and humidity range
Vibration resistance:
When packed:
Frequency: 5 to 55 Hz
Acceleration: 2 G
Sweep: 10 minutes (half cycle)
Duration: 1 hour
Directions: x, y, and z
Impact resistance:
When packed:
Package: EPSON standard package
Height: 60 cm (23.62")
Directions: 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces
When unpacked:
Height: 5 cm (1.97")
Directions: Lift one edge and release it (for all 4 edges)
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Ribbon Cassette
Ribbon cassette specifications
Model number
Color
Ribbon life (*1)
ERC-38 (P)
Purple
4 million characters (with continuous printing at 25 C [77 F])
ERC-38 (B)
Black
3 million characters (with continuous printing at 25 C [77 F])
ERC-38 (B/R)
Black and
Red
Black: 1.5 million characters (with continuous printing at 25 C [77 F])

Red: 750,000 characters (with continuous printing at 25 C [77 F])
(*1)
Ribbon life is based on the following conditions:

Character font:
7 x 9 font (with descenders)
Print pattern:
ASCII 96-character rolling pattern. See the specification published by EPSON for the print
pattern example.
NOTE: Malfunctions and other problems may occur if a ribbon cassette other than the specified one is used.
External Dimensions and Weight

Height:
259.5 mm (10.217")
Width:
166 mm (6.535")
Depth:
168 mm (6.614")
Weight:
Approximately 2.7 kg (5.952 Ib)
Figure 2-5 Appearance (with power supply cover removed)
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(when the cover is open)
(when the cover is open)
Figure 2-6 Appearance (with cover open)
Figure 2-7 Appearance (when inserted in power supply cover and placed on a table)
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Figure 2-8 Appearance (when inserted in power supply cover and wall mounted)
Figure 2-9 Appearance (when inserted in power supply cover and installed horizontally)
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Hardware Configuration
Carriage motor
Print head unit

Home position sensor
Paper feed motor
Paper end detector
Main circuit board
Interface circuit board
Paper roll near-end detector
Figure 2-11 TM-U230 main unit configuration
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Main Unit Specifications

Paper Feed Motor
Type:
4-phase, 48-polarity, PM-type stepping motor
Drive voltage:
24 VDC 10%
Winding resistance:
58 2.9 at 25 C (77 F), per Coil
Current consumption:
Peak: 1.1 A in worst case

Average: 200 mA at 24 VDC, 25 C (77 F), 600 pps
350 mA maximum
Carriage Motor
Type:
4-phase, 48-polarity, PM-type stepping motor
Drive voltage:
24 VDC 10%
Winding resistance:
39.5 1.9 at 25 C (77 F), per Coil
Current consumption:
Peak: 1.5 A maximum

Average: 400 mA at 24 VDC, 25 C (77 F), 952 pps
600 mA maximum
Print Head Unit

Number of solenoids:
Winding resistance:
19.2 5% at 25 C (77 F), per Coil
Drive voltage:
24 VDC 10%
Home Position Sensor

Type:
Photo sensor
Voltage:
5 VDC 5%
Output level:
ON (0 V) when the carriage home position is detected
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Paper End Detector
Type:
Microswitch
Voltage:
5 VDC 5%
Output level:
ON (5 V) when paper end is detected

OFF (0 V) when paper is detected
Paper Roll Near-end Detector

Type:
Microswitch
Voltage:
5 VDC 5%
Output level:
OFF (0 V) when a paper near-end is detected
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Connectors
Frame ground
screw
Interface
connector
Frame ground
screw
Drawer kick-out
connector
Power supply
connector
Figure 2-12 Connector panel (serial interface)
Frame ground
screw
Interface
connector
Frame ground
screw
Drawer kick-out
connector
Power supply
connector
Figure 2-13 Connector panel (parallel interface)
Interface Connector
See the interface section.
Power Supply Connector

This connector is used to connect the printer to an external power source.
Pin assignments:
See the table below.
Power supply connector pin assignments

Pin Number
Signal Name
+ power supply
GND
NC
Shell
Frame GND
NOTE:Be sure to ground the frame ground (FG) screw on the board at the bottom of the unit. Ground wire terminal hole diameter: 3.2 mm
(.13"). Ground wire thickness: AWG 18 or equivalent.
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Drawer Kick-out Connector
A pulse specified by the ESC p command is output to the drawer kick-out connector. The host can
confirm the status of the input signal by using the GS a, GS r, or DLE EOT commands.
Drawer kick-out connector pin assignments
Pin Number
Signal name
Direction
Frame GND
Drawer kick-out drive signal 1 (*1)

(See "Drawer kick-out drive signal," below.)
Output
Drawer open/close signal (*2)

(See "Drawer open/close signal," below.)
Input
+24 VDC
Drawer kick-out drive signal 2 (*1)

(See "Drawer kick-out drive signal," below.)
Output
Signal GND
(*1) Drawer kick-out drive signal

Output signal:
Voltage = Approximately 24 VDC

Current = 1 A or less
Output waveform:
Outputs the waveforms in Figure 2-14 to pins 2

and 5 of the connector. t1 (ON time) and t2 (OFF
time) are specified by ESC p.
t1 x 2 ms
t2 x 2 ms
Figure 2-14 Drawer kick-out drive signal output waveform
(*2) Drawer open/close signal

The host computer can check the drawer open/close status with the DLE EOT, GS a, and GS r
commands.
Input signal level:
LOW = 0 V
HIGH = 2 to 5 V (at connector pin 3)
CAUTION:
To avoid overcurrent, resistance of the drawer kick-out solenoid must be 24 or more.
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NOTES:
o
Two driver transistors cannot be energized simultaneously. (Two drawers cannot be opened simultaneously.)
The drawer drive duty must be as shown below:

ON time
(ON time + OFF time)
0.2
Be sure to use the printer power supply (connector pin 4) for the drawer power source.
CAUTION:
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector; otherwise the printer and the telephone
line may be damaged.
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Interfaces
RS-232 Serial Interface
Data transmission:
Serial (compatible with RS-232)
Synchronization:
Asynchronous
Handshaking:
DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF control
Signal levels:
MARK = -3 to -15 V: Logic 1/OFF

SPACE = +3 to +15 V: Logic 0/ON
Baud rates:
4800, 9600 bps
Data word length:
7 or 8 bits
Parity settings:
None, even, odd
Stop bits:
1 or more
Connector:
Female D-SUB 25-pin connector
NOTES:
o
Handshaking, data word length, baud rate, and parity depend on DIP switch settings.
Data transmitted from the printer has 1 stop bit (fixed).
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Interface connector pin assignments

RS-232 interface connector pin assignments and functions
Pin number
Signal name
I/O
Function
FG
Frame ground
TXD
Transmit data
RXD
Receive data
RTS
Same as the DTR signal
DSR
This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data. SPACE indicates the host
computer can receive data, and MARK indicates the host computer cannot receive data. When
DTR/DSR control is selected, the printer transmits data after confirming this signal (except when
transmitting data by DLE EOT and GS a). When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer
does not check this signal. Changing the DIP switch setting lets this signal be used as a reset
signal for the printer. The printer is reset when the signal remains MARK for
1 ms or more.
SG
Signal ground
20
DTR
1) When DTR/DSR control is selected, this signal indicates whether the printer is busy. SPACE
indicates the printer is ready to receive data, and MARK indicates the printer is busy. A busy
condition can be changed using DIP SW 1-8 as follows:
DIP SW 1-8 status
Off line
Printer
ON
OFF
1. During the period from when power is turned on (including

reset using the interface) to when the printer is ready to
receive data.
BUSY
BUSY
2. During self-test.
BUSY
BUSY
3. During paper feeding using the paper FEED button.
BUSY
4. When the printer stops printing for a paper-end.
BUSY
5. When an error has occurred.
BUSY
6. When a temporary abnormality occurs in the power supply

voltage.
BUSY
7. When the receive buffer becomes full. (See Notes.) (*1)
BUSY
BUSY
2) When XON/XOFF control is selected:

This signal indicates whether the printer is correctly connected and ready to receive data.
SPACE indicates the printer is ready to receive data. The signal is always SPACE except in the
following cases:
o During the period after power on until the printer is ready to receive data.
o During self test.
25
INIT
Changing DIP switch setting enables this signal to be used as a reset signal for the printer (see
the DIP switch settings in the Buttons and Switches section of this chapter). The printer is reset
when the signal remains SPACE for 1 ms or more.
NOTES:
o
o
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(*1) The receive buffer is full when the remaining space in the buffer is between 1/4 to 3/4 of buffer capacity.
The printer ignores data received when the remaining space in the receive buffer is 0 bytes.
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Switching between online and offline
This printer does not have an online/offline button. It is automatically set to online/offline status under the
following conditions.
The printer goes offline when:
o
Between the time when power is turned on (including reset using the interface) and when the printer is
ready to receive data.
During the self-test.
When the cutter cover is open.
During paper feeding using the paper FEED button.
Between the time when the printer stops printing for a paper-end and when the online recovery wait
time finishes after loading paper (if an empty paper supply is detected by either the paper roll end
detector or the paper roll near-end detector with a printing halt feature enabled for low paper by ESC
c 4).
When an error has occurred.
The printer goes online when:

o
The printer automatically goes online when the mechanism has been initialized and the printer is
ready to receive data.
The printer automatically goes online when the self-test has been executed.
The printer automatically goes online when paper feed stops after releasing the PAPER FEED button.
The printer can be returned to online status after loading paper by entering the (GS z 0) command.
The default setting varies with the printer type.
Default: t2 = 0
The printer can be returned to online status by pressing the FEED button while the PAPER OUT LED
blinks after paper has been loaded.
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XON/XOFF transmission timing

When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits XON or XOFF signals as follows.
DIP SW 1-8 status
Printer status
ON
OFF
XON
transmission
When the printer goes online after turning power on or after reset using the
interface.
When the receive buffer is released from the buffer full state.
When the printer switches from offline to online (*1).
When the printer recovers from an error through a command.
Transmission
Transmission
------Transmission
Transmission
Transmission
Transmission
Transmission
Transmission
XOFF
transmission
During an error condition.

When the receive buffer becomes full (*2).
Transmission
----
Transmission
Transmission
(*1) XON is not transmitted when the receive buffer is full.

(*2) XOFF is not transmitted when the receive buffer is full.
NOTE: The XON code is 11H and the XOFF code is 13H.
Serial interface connection example

Host
Printer
TXD
RXD
DSR
DTR
CTS
RTS
RXD
TXD
DTR
DSR
FG
FG
SG
SG
NOTES:
o
Set handshaking so that transmitted data can be received.
Transmit data to the printer after turning on the power and initializing the printer.
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RS-485 Serial Interface (Option)
Refer to the Appendix for details.
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Complies with the standard described in the IEEE 1284 specification by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers, Inc.
Specification
Data transmission:
8-bit parallel
Synchronization:
Externally supplied STROBE signals
Handshaking:
ACK and BUSY signals
Signal levels:
TTL-compatible
Connector:
57RE-40360 (DDK) or equivalent (IEEE 1284 Type B)
Reverse communication
(Printer to host):
Nibble or byte mode
Reverse Mode (Data Transmission from Printer to Host)

Status data transmission from the printer to the host occurs in nibble or byte mode. These modes allow
data transmission from the asynchronous printer under control of the host. Data transmissions in nibble
mode are made via the existing control lines in units of four bits (a nibble). In byte mode, data
transmissions proceed by making the eight-bit data lines bidirectional. In Centronics-compatibility mode,
transmission in both directions (forward and reverse) concurrently fails to proceed, causing half duplex
transmission. The IEEE 1284 nibble/byte modes are under development in draft form and may be subject
to change.
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Interface connector pin assignments

IEEE 1284 interface connector pin assignments and functions
Pin number
Source
Compatibility Mode
Host
Strobe
Host Clk
Host Clk
Host/Ptr
Data0 (LSB)
Data0 (LSB)
Data0 (LSB)
Host/Ptr
Data1
Data1
Data1
Host/Ptr
Data2
Data2
Data2
Host/Ptr
Data3
Data3
Data3
Host/Ptr
Data4
Data4
Data4
Host/Ptr
Data5
Data5
Data5
Host/Ptr
Data6
Data6
Data6
Host/Ptr
Data7 (MSB)
Data7 (MSB)
Data7 (MSB)
10
Printer
Ack
PtrClk
PtrClk
11
Printer
Busy
PtrBusy/Data3,7
PtrBusy
12
Printer
PError
AckDataReq/Data2,6
AckDataReq
13
Printer
Select
Xflag/Data1,5
Xflag
14
Hostr
AutoFd
HostBusy
HostBusy
15
NC
ND
ND
16
GND
GND
GND
17
FG
FG
FG
Logic-H
Logic-H
Logic-H
GND
GND
GND
18
Printer
19-30
Nibble Mode
Byte Mode
31
Host
Init
Init
Init
32
Printer
Fault
DataAvail/Data0, 4
DataAvail
GND
ND
ND
33
34
Printer
DK_STATUS
ND
ND
35
Printer
+5V
ND
ND
36
Host
SelectIn
1284-Active
1284-Active
NOTES:
o
Overscored signal names are Active LOW signals.
If a host does not provide for the signal lines listed above, two-way communication fails.
For interfacing, signal lines must use twisted pair cables with the return sides connected to signal ground level.
Interfacing conditions must all be based on the TTL level to meet the characteristics described below. In addition, both the rise and fall
time of each signal must be 0.5 s or less.
Data transmission must not ignore the ACK or BUSY signal. An attempt to transmit data with either the ACK or BUSY signal ignored
can cause lost data. (Data transmissions to the printer must be made after verifying the ACK signal or while the BUSY signal is at a
LOW level.)
Interface cables should be as short in length as possible.
NC: Not Connected

ND: Not Defined
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Reception of status from the printer through the bidirectional parallel interface
In bidirectional parallel interface operation, printer status transmission is available using the two-way
communication facility of the IEEE 1284-compatible nibble/byte modes. In this case, unlike in RS-232
serial interface operation, real-time interruptions from the printer to the host are disabled, and so you must
pay attention to the following.
o
The maximum capacity of the printers internal buffer is 99 bytes (except ASB status). Status signals
exceeding this capacity are discarded. To prevent possible loss of status, the host must be ready for
data reception (Reverse Mode).
When ASB is used, the host is preferably in the wait state for data reception (Reverse Idle Mode).
When this state is not available, the host enters Reverse Mode to continually monitor data presence.
When ASB is used, preference is given to ASB status for transmission over other status signals. Any
accumulated ASB status signals left for transmission from the last to the newest ASB status
transmissions are transmitted together at one time as one ASB status showing the presence of change,
followed by the latest ASB status.
Example: In the normal (wait) state, the ASB status is configured as follows:
First Status
Second Status
Third Status
Fourth Status
0001 0000
0000 0000
0000 0000
0000 0000
In a sequence of operations including near end detection and the paper FEED button being pressed and
released, the following pieces of data are accumulated.
First Status
Second Status
Third Status
Fourth Status
0001 0000
0000 0000
0000 0011
0000 0000
Near end
detection.
0101 1000
0000 0000
0000 0011
0000 0000
Paper FEED
button is pressed.
0001 0000
0000 0000
0000 0011
0000 0000
Paper FEED
button is
released.
When ASB status is received following this, a total of eight (8) bytes of ASB will be transmitted as
follows: Accumulated ASB (++).
Accumulated ASB (++)

+
The latest ASB ()
Fourth Status
First Status
Second Status
Third Status
Fourth Status
0101 1000
0000 0000
0000 0011
0000 0000
First Status
Second Status
Third Status
Fourth Status
0001 0000
0000 0000
0000 0011
0000 0000
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Notes on setting DIP switch 1-8 to ON

The printer mechanism stops but does not become busy when an error occurs, printing stops for a paper
end, or paper is fed using the FEED button.
When setting DIP switch 1-8 to ON to enable handshaking with the printer, be sure to check the printer
status with GS a and the ASB function. In this setting, the default value of n for GS a is 2. The printer
automatically transmits the printer status, depending on online/offline changes.
When using DLE EOT and DLE ENQ, be sure that the receive buffer does not become full.
o
If the host cannot transmit data when the printer is busy or if an error occurs, DLE EOT and DLE
ENQ cannot be used when printer is busy, because the receive buffer has become full.
With a host that can transmit data when the printer is busy, if the printers receive buffer becomes full
while the host is sending bit-image data, a DLE EOT or DLE ENQ command transmitted during
sending of bit-image data is processed as bit-image data, not as a command. Secondly, any data
transmitted when the receive buffer is full may be lost.
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Buttons and Switches
Power Switch
Type:
Rocker switch
Function:
The power switch turns the power on or off.
Note:
Turn on the power only after connecting the power supply.
Panel Button
The panel button is enabled or disabled by the ESC c 5 command. This button is inactive if it is disabled.
Feed (FEED) button:
Type: Non-locking push button

Function: Feeds paper based on the line feed amount set by ESC 2 and
ESC 3.
Note:
The ESC c 5 command enables or disables the panel button. When disabled, the button does not
function. However, when the cover is open, the panel button is enabled regardless of the ESC C 5
setting.
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DIP Switches
RS-232 and RS-485 interface model
The DIP switches are located at the bottom of the case.
DIP switch 1
DIP Switch
Function
ON
OFF
Default
Data receive error
Ignored
Prints ?
OFF
Receive buffer capacity
Data buffer 1KB
Data buffer 16KB
OFF
Handshaking
XON/XOFF
DTR/DSR
OFF
Data word length
7 bits
8 bits
OFF
Parity check
Yes
No
OFF
Parity selection
Even
Odd
OFF
Baud rate selection
4800 bps
9600 bps
OFF
Busy condition
When the receive buffer is full
When the receive buffer is full

in offline status
OFF
Function
ON
OFF
Default
Print column selection

7 5 9 font/9 5 9 font
42CPL/35CPL
40CPL/33CPL
OFF
For internal use only (*1)
Fixed to ON
ON
I/F pin 6 reset signal
Used
Not used
OFF
I/F pin 25 reset signal
Used
Not used
OFF
PAPER OUT LED lighting status
Blinking
On
ON
Fixed to OFF
OFF
Fixed to OFF
OFF
Internal buzzer
Disabled
Enabled
OFF
DIP switch 2
DIP Switch
(*1) Do not change the setting of DIP switches 2-2, 2-6, and 2-7.
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IEEE 1284/USB/Ethernet interface model
The DIP switches are located at the bottom of the case.
DIP switch 1
DIP Switch
Function
ON
OFF
Default
Auto line feed
Enabled
Disabled
OFF
Receive buffer
1KB
16KB
OFF
Undefined
OFF
Busy condition
Receive buffer full

Scanning data
Offline or
Receive buffer full
Scanning data
OFF
Function
ON
OFF
Default
Print column selection

7 5 9 font/9 5 9 font
42CPL/35CPL
40CPL/33CPL
OFF
Internal use (*1)
Fixed to ON
ON
Undefined
OFF
Internal use (*1)
Fixed to ON
ON
PAPER OUT LED lighting status
Blinking
On
ON
Internal use (*1)
Fixed to OFF
OFF
Internal use (*1)
Fixed to OFF
OFF
Internal buzzer
Disabled
Enabled
OFF
3-7
8
DIP switch 2
DIP Switch
(*1) Do not change the setting of DIP switches 2-2, 2-4, 2-6, and 2-7.
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Panel LEDs
Power (POWER) LED:
Paper roll near-end

(PAPER OUT) LED:
Green
On:
24 V power supply is stable.
Off:
24 V power supply is not stable.
Red
The LED blinks or
is on continuously
(*1)
Paper roll near-end is detected.

(The LED can be set to flashing or to on by switching
the setting of DIP switch 2-5.)
Off:
Adequate paper remains on the paper roll (normal

condition).
(*1) Use the FEED button to turn off the PAPER OUT LED and the internal buzzer.
Error (ERROR) LED:
Red
On:
Offline (except during paper feeding using the FEED

button and during the self-test).
Off:
Normal operation.
Blinking
Error state. (Refer to Error Types and

Countermeasures in Chapter 5.)
Self-test
The printer has a self-test function that checks the following:
o
Control circuit functions
Printer mechanisms
Print quality
Control ROM version
DIP switch settings
See Chapter 5 for instructions on running a self-test.
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Error Processing
Printer Operation When an Error Occurs
The printer executes the following operations upon detecting an error:
Serial interface
o
All mechanical operations stop.
DTR signal is set to MARK (only when DTR/DSR is selected and DIP switch 1-8 is OFF).
The ERROR LED blinks.
XOFF is transmitted when XON/XOFF control is selected (only when DIP switch 1-8 is OFF).
Parallel interface
o
All mechanical operations stop.
The BUSY signal is set to HIGH (only when DIP switch 1-8 is OFF).
Fault signal is set to LOW.
Data Receive Error

If one of the following errors occurs, the printer prints ? or ignores the data, depending on the setting of
DIP switch 1-1:
o
Parity error
Framing error
Overrun error
Buffer Full Printing

When the printers buferis full and it recerives more data, the printer processes one line of data in the print
buffer, and automatically prints the processed data and feeds the paper one line.
Detectors and Printing

When the printer detects a paper near-end, it stops or continues printing, depending on the ESC c 4
command setting. The roll paper detector always halts printing when there is no paper.
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Hexadecimal Dump
This function prints data transmitted from the host computer in hexadecimal numbers and in their
corresponding ASCII characters.
Performing a Hexadecimal Dump

Open the cover, hold down the FEED button and turn on the power; then close the cover. This causes
"Hexadecimal Dump" to be printed on the paper and subsequently received data is printed as
hexadecimals and characters. You can also use the GS (A command to start a hexadecimal dump.
NOTES:
o
. is printed if no printable ASCII character corresponds to the data received.
During the hexadecimal dump, all commands except DLE EOT and DLE ENQ are disabled.
You can print data insufficient to fill the last line by taking the printer offline. (See Switching between online and offline earlier in
this chapter.)
Sample hexadecimal dump

After printing ends, turn off the power and press the PAPER FEED button three times or perform a
hardware reset to terminate the hexadecimal dump.
Hexadecimal Dump
To terminate hexadecimal dump,
press FEED button three times.
1B 40 1B 21 30 41 42 43 : . @ . ! 0 A B C
44 45 46 47 0A
:DEFG.
*** completed ***
Options
o
RS-485 serial interface
IEEE 1284 compatible interface board (bidirectional parallel)
RS-232-compatible interface board
USB interface board
Ethernet interface board
WH-10 wall mount bracket
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Chapter 3
Mechanism Configuration and Operating Principles

Printer Mechanism Operating Principles
The M-U200 printer mechanism mounted in the TM-U230 is composed of six mechanisms: print, paper
feed, ribbon feed, detector, autocutter, and ribbon switch.
Note:
Although the M-U200 printer mechanism mounted in the TM-U230 has the same configuration and
operating principles as the mechanism in the TM-U200 series, the TM-U200 series mechanism assembly
cannot be used in the TM-U230. It differs in the following respects:
o
Platen gap adjustment value (the adjustment width is slightly wider than that used in the TM-U200
series).
Spring force of the ribbon frame spring (stronger than the spring used in the TM-U200 series).
Figure 3-1 M-U200
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Print Mechanism Unit
The print mechanism unit consists of the parts shown in the figure below.
Carriage shaft
Print head unit
Print head ground
plate assembly
Belt tension
pulley
Paper feed
frame assembly
Carriage
guide shaft
Carriage sub
assembly
Belt
Print head FPC
Carriage motor
assembly
Figure 3-2 Print mechanism unit
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Print Head Unit Movement

When the carriage motor is driven and the carriage motor gear moves in the direction of arrow B (forward
rotation), the rotational power is conveyed to the belt drive pulley, then the belt. Next, the carriage sub
assembly, which is fixed to the belt, moves in the direction of arrow B.
When the carriage motor gear rotates in the direction of arrow A (reverse rotation), the carriage sub
assembly moves in the direction of arrow A.
Carriage motor gear
Belt drive pulley
Belt
Carriage sub assembly
Figure 3-3 Print head unit movement
Wire Movement When a Single Dot is Printed

When the specified print head drive pulse is input to the drive coil, the iron core is magnetized, and the
actuating plate is pulled in the direction of arrow A. This action pushes the wire toward the platen. When
the wire strikes the ink ribbon and paper against the platen, a single dot is printed. (The platen is the
portion of the paper feed frame being struck by the wires during printing.)
When energizing of the drive coil is completed, the wire and actuating plate are returned to the standby
position by the wire return spring and actuating plate spring.
Wire return
spring
Actuating
plate
Ink ribbon
Paper roll
Wire
Wire guide
Iron core
Platen
Drive coil
Figure 3-4 Printing
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Printing a Character (9x9 Font)
A character is printed by energizing the print solenoids with respect to the carriage sub assembly portion.
(The reference timing for the print solenoids is the carriage motor phase switching signals.) The print head
unit moves 0.317 mm (0.012) (in approximately 1.05 ms) each time the carriage motor rotates one step
(7.5).
To print the character 2, print solenoids 2 and 9 are energized first using the same timing as the carriage
motor phase switching signal. Then, print solenoid 8 is energized at TnH (being delayed a half dot). The
remaining print solenoids are energized correspondingly, and the character 2 is finally printed.
TnH(4)
TnH
Carriage motor phase

switch timing
Print solenoid
Tn
Tn+1
Tn+2
Tn+3
Tn+4
Tn+5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 3-5 Print timing chart
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Paper Feed Mechanism Unit

The paper feed mechanism unit consists of the parts shown in the figure below. Paper feeding is performed
by driving the paper feed motor (stepping motor).
Paper hold roller
Paper hold
spring
Paper feed
roller assembly
Upper paper guide
Paper feed motor
Paper feed
frame assembly
Paper hold
roller shaft
Paper feed
reduction gear
Figure 3-6 Paper feed mechanism unit
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Paper Loading (Semi-automatic Loading)
When the paper roll is manually inserted into the paper feed roller, the paper detection switch in the paper
path detects the paper, and semi-automatic loading is executed. (Semi-automatic loading is the function
that automatically feeds paper to the top of the paper feed frame assembly when a paper roll is inserted in
the paper path after the detector detects no paper.)
Paper
Paper feed
frame
Paper hold
plate spring
Upper paper guide

Guide roller
Upper case
Paper hold roller
Paper feed roller
Base frame assembly
Figure 3-7 Paper loading
Paper Feeding
Paper feeding is performed by conveying the paper feed motors rotational power from the paper feed
motor gear through the paper feed reduction gear, paper feed gear, and paper feed roller.
Since the paper feed roller and paper hold roller are pressed together, paper advances to the top of the
paper feed frame assembly because of the friction between the rubber of the paper feed roller and the
paper hold roller.
During printing, the paper feed motor is driven after each line is printed, causing the paper to be fed a
specified amount. While the FEED button on the control panel is pressed, the paper feed motor is driven
and the paper roll is fed.
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Paper roll
Paper feed roller

Paper feed
motor gear
Paper feed
reduction gear
Paper hold roller
Paper feed gear
Figure 3-8 Paper feeding
Ribbon Feed Mechanism Unit

The ribbon feed mechanism unit consists of the parts shown in the figure below. The printer feeds the
ribbon automatically as the carriage motor rotates.
Ribbon cassette
Ribbon intermediate gear
Ribbon frame
assembly
Ribbon take-up
assembly
Ribbon drive
plate assembly
Ribbon transmission
gear
Figure 3-9 Ribbon feed mechanism unit
Ribbon Feeding
When the carriage motor rotates forward and the carriage motor gear rotates in the direction of arrow A,
the ribbon intermediate gear and ribbon drive gear rotate in the directions of arrows B and C, respectively.
This causes the ribbon drive plate to move in the direction of arrow D, with the ribbon intermediate gear
shaft in the center, until the ribbon drive gear engages the ribbon transmission gear.
Since the ribbon transmission gear and the ribbon take-up gear are always engaged, the ribbon take-up
gear rotates in the direction of arrow E.
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When the carriage motor rotates in the reverse direction and the carriage motor gear rotates in the direction
of arrow F, the ribbon drive plate moves in the direction of arrow G, disengaging the ribbon drive gear
from the ribbon transmission gear.
Therefore, the ribbon take-up assembly rotates in the direction of arrow E only when the carriage motor
rotates forward. Then the ribbon feed and ribbon hold rollers in the ribbon cassette, which are engaged
with the ribbon take-up assembly, rotate and the ribbon is fed.
Carriage motor gear
F
Ribbon intermediate gear

Ribbon feed roller
Ribbon take-up
assembly
B
Ribbon drive
gear
C
G
D
Ribbon take-up
gear
Ribbon drive
plate
E
Ribbon transmission gear
Figure 3-10 Ribbon feeding
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Detection Mechanism Unit

The detection mechanism unit consists of the home position detection, paper detection, and near-end
detection mechanisms.
Paper detector
Figure 3-11 Detection mechanism unit
Home Position Detection Mechanism

The home position detection mechanism consists of the detection protrusion at the left side of the carriage
sub assembly and the sensor sub assembly at the left side of the base frame. It determines the home
position, identifies the carriage position, and detects carriage sub assembly operation errors.
The sensor sub assembly consists of an LED and photo transistor. When the carriage sub assembly moves,
the detection protrusion passes between the LED and photo transistor and blocks the optical axis of the
photo transistor, changing the output level of the photo transistor.
The change in the output level is used as a signal to detect the movement of the carriage sub assembly.
Printer side
The light is
not blocked
The light is blocked

+5V
High
A
Low
GND
Signal level at A
Carriage sub assembly detection protrusion
Figure 3-12 Home position detection diagram
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Paper Detection Mechanism
The paper detection mechanism is located in the paper path. The mechanism provides paper end detection
for the paper roll and semi-automatic loading by detecting presence or absence of the paper roll when it is
inserted. Since the paper detector switch sub assembly is a micro switch, it is always ON when the paper
roll is loaded.
Paper Roll Near-end Detection Mechanism

The near-end detector assembly consists of the near-end detector lever and a microswitch sensor and is
located on the right side of the lower case. This detector senses the amount of paper left on the paper roll.
The tip of the near-end detection lever is always pressed against the edge of the paper roll by a spring
inside the microswitch. Therefore, when there is a large amount of paper remaining on the roll, the nearend detection lever is pressed against the side of the paper roll as depicted by the solid lines in the figure
below. This keeps the microswitch turned on. When the amount of paper left on the roll decreases below a
predetermined amount, the tip of the near-end detection lever no longer presses against the side of the roll
and moves in the direction indicated by the arrow into the hole in the center of the roll core. This turns the
microswitch off and generates a signal indicating that the paper roll is near its end.
Lower case
Paper roll
Microswitch
Near-end
detection lever
Paper roll center
Figure 3-13 Paper roll near-end detection mechanism
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Autocutter Mechanism
The printer executes a partial cut (one point left uncut) by driving the cutter motor.
When the motor is energized from the standby state, the wormwheel rotates in the direction indicated by
arrow A through the gears from the motor. The resulting motion of the wheel pin through arm slot C
causes the arm to move in direction B. This, in turn, causes slot D to move the movable blade drive pin in
direction E to make the blade execute a cut. If the motor continues rotating, the wormwheel makes one
rotation and it makes the movable blade return to the standby position and the cutting is finished.
Wormwheel
Wheel pin
Movable blade drive pin
Slot D
Arm
Movable blade
Figure 3-14 Autocutter mechanism
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Ribbon Switch Mechanism Unit
The ribbon switch mechanism unit consists of the carriage motor assembly, carriage sub assembly, tension
plate assembly, tension belt pulley, home position detector assembly, ribbon frame assembly, ribbon
frame spring, ribbon switch lever, ribbon release lever, and ribbon release spring. The mechanism unit is
placed at the left and right of the carriage sub assembly, whose position is controlled by the number of
carriage motor steps, using the home position as the reference position. It switches between the black and
red ribbon in the ribbon switch and ribbon release areas outside the printing area.
Switching from Black to Red

When the carriage sub assembly (print head unit) moves in direction E and reaches the ribbon switch area,
the ribbon switch lever is pushed by the ribbon switch section and moved to position A (shown by the
dotted lines). The ribbon assembly frame is pushed upward by the push face for the ribbon frame. The
detent face for the ribbon switch falls into the ribbon switch lever hole in the ribbon frame assembly and
the ribbon frame assembly is set to the red position.
Releasing from Red to Black

When the carriage sub assembly moves in the D direction and reaches the ribbon release area, the ribbon
release lever is pushed by the ribbon release section. Then portion C pushes the ribbon frame assembly
upward. At this time, the detent face for the ribbon switch is released from the ribbon switch lever hole in
the ribbon frame assembly and the ribbon switch lever is returned to ribbon switch lever position B
(shown by the solid lines) by the spring power of the ribbon release spring. When the carriage sub
assembly moves in the E direction, the ribbon frame assembly and ribbon release lever return to their
original positions because of the spring power of the ribbon frame spring.
Ribbon release range
Ribbon switch range
Ribbon release lever
Ribbon switch lever
B
Ribbon release section
Ribbon switch section
C
Ribbon switch lever hole
Push face for ribbon frame
Detent face for ribbon switch
Figure 3-15 Ribbon Switching
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Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles

Hardware Configuration
Component connection diagram
The electrical circuitry of the printer consists of the main circuit board and the interface circuit boards
(UB-S01/RS-232, UB-P02/IEEE 1284, UB-S02/RS-485, UB-U01/UB-U02, or UB-E01). The figure
below is a component connection diagram for the electrical circuitry.
I/F circuit board assembly
Print head
AC adapter
Drawer
CN2
CN1
CN2
CN4
CN7
Main circuit board
CN1
Host interface
CN5
Carriage motor
CN13
Switch circuit board

CN13S assembly
(with cover sensor)
CN11
CN8
CN9
CN6
Roll paper near-end detector
Various sensors
Auto-cutter
Paper feed motor
Figure 3-16 Component connection diagram
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Circuit board block diagram
The main circuit board unit contains the following electrical circuits:
o
Power supply circuit
Reset circuit
CPU [internal RAM: 16K bits (2K x 8 bits)]
Memory [Flash memory: 4M bit (512K x 8 bits) (8 Mbit/16 Mbit selectable)]

[S-RAM: 1M bit (128K x 8 bits)]
Operation panel control circuit
Drawer kick-out driver circuit
Print head driver circuit
Paper feed motor driver circuit
DIP switch read circuit
Various detector circuits
Carriage motor driver circuit
Autocutter driver circuit
Buzzer driver circuit
The switch board is equipped with the following electric circuits.

o
LED circuit
FEED button
Cover sensor circuit
The interface circuit board contains the following:

o
Reset circuit
Host interface circuit
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The figure below illustrates the circuit block diagram for the printer.
Printer mechanism
CN5
CN4
Connected to the
host interface
Host
I/F
circuit
Connected
to the drawer
Paper feed motor

drive circuit
Flash
memory
or
S-RAM
AB
Drawer
kick-out
drive circuit
CN7
CPU
HP,RE,A/C,NE
Print
solenoid
CN8
Various detector
interface circuit
XIN
14.74MHz
CN1
Paper feed
motor
Print head unit

drive circuit
DB
DC24-30V
PS-180
AC
etc.
concentric
plug
Carriage
motor
Carriage motor
drive circuit
CN6
Interface
circuit
board
CN2
DIP
switch
Reset
circuit
Paper detector
+5V
+24A +24B +24C
Power supply circuit
CN9
Power
switch
Auto cutter
drive circuit
(attached)
Buzzer drive
circuit
Operation panel I/F circuit

Main circuit board
Auto-cutter
Auto-cutter unit
CN11
Near-end detector
CN13
Operation panel
POWER, ERROR,
CN13S PAPER OUT LED FEED button,
Cover sensor
Switch circuit board assembly
Figure 3-17 Circuit board block diagram
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Memory Map
The following parts are mapped on the printer memory map:
o
CPU
Flash memory (program)
S-RAM
S-RAM
external program memory
Program,
receive buffer area
(1)
Program area
(2)
Flash memory
external program memory
Internal memory
Program,
Character
generator area
(1)
(For multi-lingual)
Internal RAM (2KB)
Character
generator area
(2)
Internal I/O (96bytes)
(For multi-lingual)
Character
generator area
(3)
CPU (Internal memory)
RAM (External program memory)
(For multi-lingual)
Character
generator area
(32)
Flash memory
(External program memory)
Figure 3-18 Memory map
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Principles of Operation
Power Supply Circuitry
The power supply circuit is compact, uses a switching method, and is attached to the main circuit board.
The following sections describe printer power supply circuitry. The following table shows power supply
voltages and their usages.
Power supply voltage usage
Voltage
Usage
+5 V
Logic circuit
Operation panel circuit
Cover sensor
Interface circuit board

Various detector circuits
Buzzer
+24 V
Printer:
Carriage motor
Print head
Drawer kick-out drive
Paper feed motor

Autocutter
Filter circuit
The +24 V (24 to 30 V) DC power is input from CN1 through the filter circuit, which reduces outside
noise and keeps internally generated noise from flowing through the +24 V power line.
+24 VDC circuit

The +24 V power from the filter circuit is input to printer power and the +5 V regulator circuit. Printer
power and drawer drive power are regulated by series of regulators (U2 to U4).
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+5 VDC control circuit
The +5 V regulator circuit switches the +24 V power input and converts it to +5 V. The switching
regulator IC (U1) switches the +24 V input, smooths it via C1, and outputs +5 V. Power for the RS-232 is
generated by the internal charge-up circuit on the RS-232 interface driver.
Figure 3-19 Power supply circuit diagram
Control Circuitry
Reset circuit
The reset circuit is used to prevent the CPU from operating erratically and the print head from printing
unexpectedly during the period of unstable voltage immediately after power is turned on. To accomplish
this, the OUT terminal output (pin 5) of the reset IC (U9) is supplied to the CPU (U5) as the RESET input
signal (pin 21).
The reset IC (U9) monitors the +5 V voltage. When the voltage is 4.5 V or more, reset is released for the
CPU and other components, and the printer becomes ready.
In addition, the C terminal (pin 5) of the reset IC (U9) is connected to the reset signal (DSR signal or pin
25 input signal) from the host interface via DIP switches 2-3 and 2-4. If a reset signal is applied to this pin,
reset IC output goes LOW and the CPU and other components are reset.
The reset signals differ, depending on the interface specifications:
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RS-232 serial interface:

1284 parallel interface:
Two signals can be selected (DSR signal or pin 25 input signal). IEEE
Pin 25 must be used for the RESET signal. DIP switch 2-4 is fixed
to ON. The printer can be reset with the Init signal (pin 31) from
the host.
CN4
NRESET
29
5
6
7
8
RM200
4
3
2
1
U5
+5V
1/16W
+5V
R50
D26
7
1
2
5
R49
C42
C28
U9
IN
NC
NC
C
OUT
NC
NC
GND
6
8
3
4
R44
21
nRESET
C27
C26
+5V
C101
DSW2
3
DM111
1
2
4
3
QM201
DSR_RESE
28
#25_RESE
27
Figure 3-20 Reset circuit
The CN4 PIN29 is the reset control signal wire for the interface board (on-board circuit).
CPU
The printer uses an external 8-bit and internal 16-bit CPU, with an external clock of 14.7 MHz. The CPU
(U5) controls the internal processing of the printer according to the printer control program written in
Flash memory (U101).
CPU pin functions
Rev. C
Pin
No.
CPU Function
Signal Name
I/O
Level
Description
P57
ELED/DSW9
I/O
TTL
ERROR LED. LOW: on. DIP SW 2-1 is read when P100,

P101 are LOW.
NMI
NMI
TTL
Not used (connected to +5 V directly).
P100
AC1/DSEL
TTL
Autocutter drive (1) and DIP SW read selection.

LOW: read (read once after initialization).
HIGH: break status when used as motor control port.
P101
AC 2/DSEL
TTL
Autocutter drive (2) and DIP SW read selection.

LOW: read (read once after initialization).
HIGH: break status when used as motor control port. This
pin must change at the same time as P100.
AVCC
AVCC
(+5 V)
Analog/digital converter standard voltage.
AVSS
AVSS
(0 V)
Analog/digital converter GND terminal.
P60/AN0
V DTC
Analog
+24 V power voltage detection.
P61/AN1
HD TEMP
Analog
Head temperature detection.
P62
NE
TTL
Paper roll near-end detection.

LOW: no paper; HIGH: paper present.
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CPU pin functions
Pin
No.
CPU Function
Signal Name
I/O
Level
Description
10
P63
DK S
TTL
Drawer open/closed. LOW: open.
11
P64
RE
TTL
Paper roll end detection.

LOW: paper present; HIGH: no paper.
12
P65
HP DET
TTL
Carriage home position sensor.

LOW: home position.
13
P66
DET
TTL
Host interface DET.
14
P67/AN7
AC RST/COVER
TTL/Analog
Autocutter position detection (reset).

Cover open/close detection (*1).
15
VCC
VCC
(+5 V)
Main power terminal.
16
P70
RTS
TTL
Host interface RTS. LOW: on.
17
P71
MCE
TTL
S-RAM/Flash memory CE signal. LOW: active.
18
P72/RXD1
RD
TTL
Host interface RD. LOW: on.
19
P73/CLK1
CLK IN/DTR
I/O
TTL
Host interface CLK IN/DTR.
20
P74/TXD1
SD
TTL
Host interface SD. LOW: on.
21
RESET
RESET
---
CPU reset input. LOW: on.
22
CLK
CLK
TTL
Not used. Open.
23
VSS
VSS
(0 V)
GND terminal.
24
X1
X1
---
Connected to ceramic vibration generator. f=14.74 MHz

0.5%.
25
X2
X2
---
Connected to ceramic. f=14.74 MHz 0.5%.
26
EA
EA
TTL
External memory access. Fixed to low.
27
A16/DSW11
P75 (A16)
TTL
External memory address A16 (software).

2-5 DIP SW read (when P100 and P101 are low).
28
A17/DSW12
P76 (A17)
TTL

2-6 DIP SW read (when P100 and P101 are low).
29
A18/BTDET
P77 (A18)
TTL
30
P80
WDTOUT
TTL
Watchdog timer error (and hardware limited time power

supply switch). LOW: error (reset).
31
P81/INT0
CLK IN
TTL
Connected to pin #19.
32
P82
PF SW
TTL
Paper feed switch. LOW: active.
33
ALE
ALE
TTL
Address latch enable signal. Latches address on bus AD0

to AD7 at fall.
34
VCC
VCC
(+5 V)
Main power terminal (+5 V).
(*1) The states described in the following table are invoked depending on P23 status and whether a switch board is connected or not.
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Switch board
P23
Connected
Cover open/close detection
Autocutter location detection
Not connected
Autocutter location detection
CPU pin functions
Rev. C
Pin
No.
CPU Function
Signal Name
35
AD0
AD0
36
AD1
AD1
37
AD2
AD2
38
AD3
AD3
39
AD4
AD4
40
AD5
AD5
41
AD6
AD6
42
AD7
AD7
43
A8
A8
44
A9
A9
45
A10
A10
46
A11
A11
47
A12
A12
48
A13
A13
49
A14
A14
50
A15
A15
51
VSS
52
I/O
Level
Description
3-state
TTL
Address/data bus.
Transmits address (lower 8 bits) and data.
TTL
Address bus (address upper 8 bits).
VSS
(0 V)
GND terminal.
P20
CR A/DSW1
I/O
TTL
Carriage motor driver control 2-2 phase excitation. All

terminals on (LOW): hold.
DIP SW 1-1 read when P100, P101 are LOW.
53
P21
A20/DSW2
I/O
TTL
External memory address A20 (software)

DIP SW 1-2 read (when P100 and P101 are low).
54
P22
CR C/DSW3
I/O
TTL
Carriage motor drive control, 2-2 phase excitation, all

terminals on (low): hold
55
P23
nCR C/DSW4
I/O
TTL
Cover open/close and autocutter location detection

selection
DIP SW 1-4 read (when P100 and P101 are low)
56
P90
PF A/DSW5
I/O
TTL
Paper feed motor driver control 2-2 phase excitation. All

terminals on (LOW): hold.
DIP SW 1-5 read when P100, P101 are LOW.
57
P91
RES/DSW6
I/O
TTL
DIP SW 1-6 read
58
P92
PF C/DSW7
I/O
TTL
Paper feed motor drive control, 2-2 phase excitation, all

terminals on (low): hold
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CPU pin functions
Pin
No.
CPU Function
Signal Name
I/O
Level
Description
59
P93
A19/DSW8
I/O
TTL
External memory address A19 (software)

60
RD
RD
TTL
External memory data read signal.
61
WR
WR
TTL
External memory data write signal.
62
P32
DKD1/MSEL
TTL
Drawer kick-out driver signal 1. LOW: active.
63
P33
DKD2/LSEL
TTL
Drawer kick-out driver signal 2. LOW: active.
64
P40
HEAD8
TTL
Print head #8 driver signal. LOW: on.
65
P41
HEAD7
TTL
66
P42
HEAD6
TTL
67
P43
HEAD5
TTL
68
P44
HEAD4
TTL
69
P45
HEAD3
TTL
70
P46
HEAD2
TTL
71
P47
HEAD1
TTL
72
P48
HEAD9
TTL
73
P51/T04
+24VCOM SW
TTL
Head, autocutter, drawer kick-out power switch. LOW:

drive.
74
P52
CRCOM SW
TTL
Carriage motor power switch. LOW: motor drive.
75
VCC
VCC
(+5 V)
Main power terminal (+5 V).
76
P53
PFCOM SW
TTL
Paper feed motor power switch LOW: motor drive.
77
P54
CLK REQ
TTL
HOST interface CLK REQ.
78
VSS
VSS
(0 V)
GND terminal.
79
P55
CTS
TTL
Host interface CTS. LOW: on.
80
P56
PLED/DSW0
I/O
TTL
PAPER OUT LED. LOW: on.

DIP SW 2-2 read (when P100 and P101 are LOW.)
Flash memory (4 , 8 or 16 Mbit)

The printer control program and the character generator data are written in Flash memory (U101). The
control program controls the basic operations of the printer. All CPU (U5) operations follow this program.
RAM [CPU internal 2KB or external 1M bit (128KB)]

RAM is used as temporary storage for the following:
o
Data received from the interface (receive buffer)
Pattern data to be printed by the print head (printer buffer)
Data used by the CPU (U5) during processing (flags, pointers, etc.).
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Operation panel
(PAPER END)
(ERROR)
(POWER)
RED
D11S
RED
D13S
Main circuit board
AC_RST
RM202
5
6
7
8
+5V
L208
L207
4
3
2
1
C205
L206
1
L204
L202
2
L203
2
1
L201
C200
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CN13
SW2
PALED
ELED
PWLED
GND
CVSEN
+5V
COVER
Switch
cable
assembly
SW2
PALED
ELED
PWLED
GND
CVSEN
+5V
COVER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CN13S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW2S
GREEN
D12S
R1S
R2S
Note).
About the logic signals by cover status
At the open : High
At the close : Low
U1S
(CASE COVER
OPEN/CLOSE DETECTOR)
The operation panel is located on the switch circuit board that is connected to the CN13 connector on the
main circuit board via a harness. The panel houses 3 LEDs (POWER, ERROR, PAPER OUT), 1 button
(FEED) and the cover open/close photo sensor. The POWER LED is driven when it is supplied with +5 V
power by the power supply circuit. The ERROR and PAPER OUT LEDs are driven by the CPU (U5).
Switch detection is also performed by the CPU (U5).
The cover open/close detection signal also operates as the autocutter blade location detection signal and is
input to P67/AN7 of the CPU (U5). The CPU switches P23 logic to detect cover open/close or autocutter
blade location as required.
3
2
C207
5
4
55 nCAC/DSW4
P23
P67/AN7
14 AC RST/COVER
R208
D200
4
DM211
1
R211
32 PF SW
P82
80 PLED/DSW0
P56/INT3/TI2
ELED/DSW9
1
U5
P57/TO3
+5V QM200
U202A
6
3
R55
1
QM109
5
4
3
+5V
R15
R54
+5V
R56
U202B
10
R40
L205
C17
R41
+5V
Figure 3-21 Operation panel circuit
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Various Detector Circuits
When the printer detects paper, the paper detector at the paper inlet turns the input signal to the CPU (U5)
LOW. This detector also functions as the semi-automatic loading detector.
A home position sensor is provided to detect the print head position. The input signal to the CPU (U5)
becomes LOW when home position is detected.
A near-end detector is detects the remaining amount of a paper roll. The input signal to the CPU (U5)
becomes LOW when a paper near-end is detected.
The parts of printer mechanism
U5
+5V
R40
+5V
+5R
SENSOR
P64/AN4
P65/AN5
P62/AN2
10
CN8
RE
HP DET
NE
11
12
9
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
REC
HPC
NEC
1
2
3
4
RM205
+5V
1
2
3
4
+5V
H.P
GND
R.E
RM203
1/16W
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
C44
C22
C46
C23
N.E SEN.
CN11
1
2
1
2
N.E
GND
Figure 3-22 Various detector circuits
Host Interface Circuit

The printer has universal interfaces for connection to the host computer. See Table 1-2 on page 1-2 for
information about the available interface boards.
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Drawer Kick-out Drive Circuit

Activating the DKD1 and DKD2 signals from the CPU (U5) causes transistors array Q111 to turn on. This
causes transistor Q114, Q115 to turn on, and the drawer drive signal is output. The drawer status signal
DK_S, which indicates whether or not the drawer is open, is input to the CPU (U5), allowing the host to
check the status via the interface.
The +24 V drawer power supply is supplied via the regulator IC (U2), which cuts off the supply in case of
excessive current.
Figure 3-23 Drawer kick-out drive circuit
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DIP Switch Read Circuit
Software selection
There are 12 switches in DIP switch bank 1 and 2 switches in DIP switch bank 2 that are status-readable
switches. Each signal is input to the CPU. The signal is read as LOW when the switch is on, and HIGH
when the switch is off.
CPU (U5) pins 52 to 55, pins 56 to 59, and pins 1, 27, 28 and 81 are also used for the carriage motor drive
circuit, paper feed motor drive circuit, operation panel control circuit and external memory address bus.
The pins are used to read DIP switches temporarily immediately after the printer initialization (or the
power is turned on).
For the use only
pull-up resistor of
internal side on transistors
+5V
8
7
6
5
DM207
1
2
3
4
10K
10K
10K
10K
10K
10K
QM101
QM101
QM103
QM103
QM109
QM109
10K
8
7
6
5
RM205
R205
U5
RM6
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
RM105
3
DM208
DSW2
#8
P76
P75
28
27
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
P56
P57
80
1
PLED/DSW0
ELED/DSW9
3
DM209
#1
DSW1
P93
P92
P91
P90
P23
P22
P21
P20
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
A19/DSW8
PF_C/DSW7
RES/DSW6
PF A/DSW5
nCAC/DSW4
CR C/DSW3
A20/DSW2
CR A/DSW1
#8
DM210
#1
R29
QM112
FMG9A
+5V
Q117
AC2/DSEL
P101
AC1/DSEL
P100
Figure 3-24 DIP switch circuit (software selection)
(*1): Resistance between E and B is used for pull-up resistors in the transistor.
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Hardware selection
o
Reset circuit
DIP SW 2-3 and 2-4 allow you to select reset signal from the host interface. (See the description of the
reset circuit).
Communications mode selection switch

DIP SW 2-7 switches the communications mode used between the interface board and the main board.
ON: Asynchronous serial signal (9600 bps, 8-bit, no parity)
OFF: Clock synchronized serial communications (Max. 1.25M bps)
Internal buzzer ON/OFF selection

DIP SW 2-8 can be used to turn on and off the internal buzzer sound.
ON: buzzer off
ON: buzzer on
U5
P56
PLED/DSW0
80
D202
QM109
BZ1
Q201
BZOFF
+5V
R212
CN4
CLKREQ
BZOFF
CLKREQ
13
DM111
3
nRST
#8
DSW2
DSR RSTO
#25 RSTO
2
#1
DSR_RESET
28
#25_RESET
27
Figure 3-25 DIP switch circuit (hardware selection)
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Printer Mechanism Driver Circuits
Print Head Driver Circuit
The head driver signal is output from CPU (U5) pins 64 to 72. Receiving this drive signal, transistor array
QM1 and QM2 and transistor arrays QM3 turn on, off, and drive the head.
Power supply time to the head is adjusted by the supplied power voltage. The CPU (U5) changes the
power voltage between analog and digital at AN0 (pin 7) and decides and controls the head power supply
time according to the internal time table.
To prevent damage to the head during excessive printing, a heat sensor has been installed in the print head.
An analog-digital conversion of the partial pressure difference between the heat sensor and R18 is carried
out in AN1 (pin 8) of the CPU (U5) and the temperature is calculated. If the head is overheating or
working improperly, the ERROR LED flashes.
Figure 3-26 Print head driver circuit
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Paper Feed Motor Driver Circuit

The paper feed motor (stepping motor) possesses an accurate angle of rotation and permits speed control.
It is driven with 2-2 phase excitation. By turning P53 of the CPU to LOW, +24 V (labeled +24C signal in
the figure below) is applied to the COM terminal of its coil, and it is made to run by changing P90 and P92
to HIGH and LOW. Its speed is determined by the speed of changing P90 and P92 between HIGH and
LOW. At the end of paper feeding, P53 of the CPU is once again set to HIGH.
+5V
Q113
R102
+5V
+5V
6
4
P90/M10
P92/M12
56
58
PF A/DSW5
PF C/DSW7
1
2
3
4
RM103
8
7
6
5
5
4
5
4
DM122
QM4
MP4101
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
HN2D01FU
DM205
6
1
1
QM103
DM204
1
CN6
1
2
3
4
5
Paper feeding motor

PF A
PF C
PF COM
Rotor
PF B
PF D
10
U5
nPFCOM
2
3
D10
4
PF_B
DM206
3
PF_D
+24C
+24C
+24C
Figure 3-27 Paper feed motor driver circuit
Carriage Motor Driver Circuit

The carriage motor (stepping motor) possesses an accurate angle of rotation and permits speed control. It
is driven with 2-2 phase excitation. By turning P52 of the CPU to LOW, +24 V (labeled +24B signal in the
figure below) is applied to the COM terminal of its coil, and it is made to run by changing P20 and P22 to
HIGH and LOW. Its speed is determined by the speed of changing P20 and P22 between HIGH and LOW.
At the end of paper feeding, P52 of the CPU is once again set to HIGH.
+5V
Q200
R206
+5V
+5V
6
4
P20/M00
P22/M02
52
54
CR A/DSW1
CR C/DSW3
1
2
3
4
RM104
8
7
6
5
5
4
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
DM202
6
1
5
4
1
QM101
QM3
DM201
1
DM120
CN5
1
2
3
4
5
Carriage moving motor

CR A
CR C
CR COM
Rotor
CR B
CR D
10
U5
nCRCOM
2
3
D9
4
CR_B
DM203
3
CR_D
+24B
+24B
+24B
Figure 3-28 Carriage motor driving circuit
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Autocutter Driver Circuit
Rotating the DC motor counterclockwise or clockwise causes the autocutter to execute a partial cut (one
point left uncut). Transistor array (QM100) has a full-bridge configuration and controls motor rotation,
clockwise and counterclockwise.
The autocutter blade location detection signal is also used as the cover open/close signal and is input to
P67/AN7 of the CPU (U5). The CPU switches P23 logic to detect cover open/close or autocutter blade
location as required.
+24A
+24A
+5V
C107
C106
U5
4
P100
P101
AC2/DSEL
AC1/DSEL
QM100
QM108
DM129
4
RM204
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
7
3
8
4
QM113
10
1
9
5
1
R34
100K
C21
8
7
6
5
C20
2
1
2
3
4
ACS
Auto cutter mechanism

1
2
3
4
CN9
1
2
3
4
AC M1
AC M2
GND
AC RES
1
1
2
2
SW SPST
RM203
U202B
4
+5V
5
8
DM211
1
R211
RM202
4
3
2
1
+5V
5
6
7
8
2
U202A
R208
P67/AN7 14 AC RST/COVER
COVER
C200
+5V QM200
3
C207
1
P23
55 nCAC/DSW4
D200
Figure 3-29 Autocutter drive circuit
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Chapter 4
Handling, Inspection and Maintenance

Handling
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
o
Do not use of this printer when it is giving off smoke or a strange odor as this may lead to a fire or
shock hazard. Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord immediately.
Do not modify the printer or perform any disassembly operation not described in this manual. This
could result in a fire or shock hazard.
Use only the designated power supply. Use of a different power supply could cause a fire or shock
hazard.
Do not connect or disconnect plugs with wet hands. This may cause a shock hazard.
Never drop or push objects into the product through openings. This could cause a fire or shock
hazard.
If the printer is exposed to water or other liquid, turn off the POWER button and disconnect the power
cord immediately. Continued use under these conditions could result in a fire or shock hazard.
Do not connect the power cord to an overloaded wall outlet. This may cause a fire hazard. Connect
the printer directly to a wall outlet. (Do not use a power strip.)
Handle the power cord with care. Incorrect handling may cause a fire or shock hazard.
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Do not modify the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
Do not bend twist or pull the power cord excessively.
Do not route the power cord near heaters.
Remove any dirt or dust from the power plug before connecting.
Be sure to fully insert the power plug.
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CAUTION:
o
Connect all cables only as described in the manual. Incorrect connection could cause damage or a
fire hazard.
Do not install the printer on an unstable surface (such as an unsteady table or a leaning surface). The
printer could fall or be overturned and cause injury.
Do not install the printer in extremely humid and dusty locations. Operation under such conditions
could damage the printer, or cause a fire or shock hazard.
Do not stand on the printer or place heavy objects on it. The printer could fall causing damage to the
printer or injury.
For added protection of the printer, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet when the printer is
not to be used for an extended period of time.
Be sure not to touch the print head or motors when you remove paper jammed in the printer. Or wait
till the print head and motors have cooled down before clearing a paper jam. When the printer has
been used for an extended period, the print head and the motors are very hot and could cause burn
injuries.
Precautions in Handling the Cases Protective Coating

This printer is housed in a plastic case (*) with a special protective coating. Simple cleaning is enough to
remove dirt easily so that the exterior of the printer remains in good condition. Like other plastic cases,
handle the protective coating with care, as described below.
and the inside of the case.
Do not scratch the surface with hard objects; otherwise the case may become damaged and dirt
may become difficult to remove.
Do not use any type of abrasive agent (scouring powder, scouring pads, etc.) to clean the case;
otherwise, the surface of the case may be damaged and dirt may become difficult to remove.
otherwise, the dirt may become difficult to remove. Also, they may cause the case to discolor,
Label may come off of the fine coating of the case.
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Replacing Roll Paper
Use the designated type of roll paper. (See Chapter 2 for information on roll paper specifications.)
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Open the roll paper cover.
3. Take out the roll paper and cut the paper along the dotted line in the figure below.
Cut
Roll paper cover
FEED button
Figure 4-1 Cutting roll paper
4. Press the FEED button to remove the cut paper.

5. Use a pair of scissors to cut the front end of the paper off squarely.
Figure 4-2 Shape of roll paper front end
6. Load the roll paper in the printer. At this time, be sure to orient the paper correctly. (See Figure 4-3.)
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7. Hold the front end of the roll paper with both hands and insert the roll paper into the paper insertion
slot as far as it will go. The roll paper is now automatically fed.
Paper insertion slot
Figure 4-3 Loading roll paper
8. Close the roll paper cover.

9. When the PAPER OUT LED starts to flash, press the FEED button. The printer is online when the
PAPER OUT LED stops flashing.
Note:
The printer is offline as long as the LED is flashing.
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Replacing the Ribbon Cassette
Use the EPSON ERC-38 ribbon cassette.
1. Open the roll paper cover.
2. Open the cutter cover.
3. Raise the autocutter lock lever and open the autocutter.
Lock lever
Figure 4-4 Autocutter lock lever
4. Take the ribbon cassette out of the printer.

5. Turn the knob on the new ribbon cassette in the direction indicted by the arrow on the cassette to
remove any slack.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the ribbon cassette knob in the opposite direction. Turning the knob in the
opposite direction may damage the ribbon cassette.
Figure 4-5 Removing ribbon slack
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6. Insert the ribbon between the print head and the platen, as shown in the figure below, and press it in
until it clicks into place.
7. Turn the ribbon cassette knob 5 to 6 times in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the
ribbon.
Note:
Make sure that the ribbon is inserted between the print head and the platen and that there are no
creases or folds in the ribbon.
Figure 4-6 Installing the ribbon cassette and removing ribbon slack
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Removing Paper Jams
Paper jams in the vicinity of the print head
1.
Turn off the power and open the roll paper cover.
2. Take out the roll paper and cut the paper along the dotted line in the figure below.
Cut
Roll paper cover
Figure 4-7 Cutting roll paper
3. Open the cutter cover.

4. Raise the autocutter lock lever and open the autocutter.
5. If possible, pull the jammed paper in the paper exit direction to remove it. If the paper cannot be
pulled out in the direction of the paper exit, try the following procedure.
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Figure 4-8 Removing jammed paper
CAUTION:
Do not remove jammed paper by pulling it against paper feed direction.
6. Take the ribbon cassette out of the printer.
7. Loosen the screw that secures the print head cover. Loosen the screw until it tilts.
8. Remove the print head cover.
CAUTION:
The print head becomes hot during printing. Perform this procedure when the print
head has become cool.
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Figure 4-9 Removing the print head cover
9. Remove the jammed paper.
CAUTION:
Do not remove jammed paper by pulling it against paper feed direction.
10. Perform steps 7 and 8 above in the opposite order to install the print head cover and secure it with the
screw.
CAUTION:
Be sure to properly secure the cover with the screw.
11. Install the ribbon cassette in the printer.
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Paper Jam in the autocutter
When the autocutter blade is visible through the slit, a paper jam may have occurred in the autocutter.
Insert a screwdriver in the hole on the side of the autocutter to turn the gear and return the blade to a
position where it cannot be seen from the slit (indicated by the bold dotted line in Figure 4-10).
Slit
Figure 4-10 Normal autocutter position
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Installing the Power Button Cover
A power button cover is provided to prevent someone from pressing the power button inadvertently.
Install the cover over the printer POWER button as shown in the figure below.
When a power button cover has been installed, insert a ballpoint pen or the like in the holes provided to
turn the printer on and off.
Figure 4-11 Installing the power button cover
WARNING:
Should an emergency arise when the power button is installed, immediately disconnect the AC adapters
AC cable from the power outlet. Continued use under these conditions could result in fire or shock hazard.
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Inspection and Maintenance
Perform inspection and maintenance procedures described below properly to allow this unit to operate for
the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed.
Maintenance Procedures
The inspection procedures described here are divided into two types: daily inspection that can be
performed by those who use the unit on a daily basis, and periodic inspection, to be performed by
individuals who have a more detailed technical knowledge of the unit.
Daily inspection
Setup
Inspection item
Action
Check for proper connection of cables.
Reconnect any cables that have come loose.
Check for proper installation of roll paper and

ribbon cassette. Is the ribbon passing along the
proper route?
Correctly install roll paper and the ribbon

cassette.
Replace the ribbon cassette, if damaged.
Check the ribbon for damage.

Open the roll paper cover and make sure there are
no large pieces of paper or other foreign matter
present.
Clean out any paper or foreign matter.
Checkpoints
Standards
Remedies
Dust, paper particles, or dirt on

and in the printer
No dust, paper particles, or dirt should be allowed

to build up on or in the printer.
Clean the printer thoroughly with a vacuum

cleaner.
No small pieces of paper should be left in the

paper path.
Remove any pieces of paper from the paper

path.
Lubrication
See the Lubricants section.
Lubricate the points listed in the Lubrication

Points section.
Operation check
When each printer component is checked, no

abnormalities should be found.
Check the printer following the

Troubleshooting flowcharts in
Chapter 5.
Shape of the springs
No spring should be bent or deformed.
Replace any deformed springs.
Ribbon cassette
The ribbon cassette should be properly installed

in the printer.
See Replacing the Ribbon Cassette in this

chapter.
Paper particles, paper scraps,

foreign matter
Periodic inspection
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Cleaning
When to Clean the Cases Protective Coating
It is recommended that the case of this printer be cleaned approximately once a week.
If the case is left uncleaned for a long period, dirt deposited on its surface may become impossible to
remove.
How to Clean the Cases Pretective Coating
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Use a dry cloth to wipe away dirt. If the dirt proves difficult to remove, slightly moisten the cloth with
water or a mild detergent solution.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the surface with hard objects; otherwise the case may be damaged
and dirt may become difficult to remove.
Do not use any type of abrasive agent (scouring powder, scouring pads, etc.) to clean
the case; otherwise the surface of the case may be damaged and dirt may become
difficult to remove.
Never clean the case with disinfectant, bleach, alcohol, benzene, thinner, chlorine, or
ketone; otherwise the dirt may become difficult to remove. Also, they may cause the
case to discolor, dissolve, or deform.
Removing dirt paper chips and dust from inside the printer
Wipe off stains with a clean, dry cloth. If the stains do not wipe off, use a neutral detergent.
CAUTION:
Check the amount of lubrication in each cleaned area and lubricate as needed. See
Lubricants below.
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Lubricants
Lubrication is critical to retaining the printer at its initial performance level throughout its product life, as
well as avoiding potential problems. Always lubricate at prescribed intervals, using the correct lubricants.
Standard Lubrication
o
During disassembly and reassembly, clean the parts first, then lubricate them. See the lubrication
points table in this chapter and the lubrication and adhesive points diagrams in Appendix C.
Lubricate or overhaul after every 7.5 million lines printed.
Lubricants
The types of lubricants used greatly affect the printers performance and durability, and a lubricants lowtemperature characteristics require special attention. EPSON has conducted thorough analyses of the
technical data and wide-ranging experimentation on different lubricants. The EPSON selection of
lubricants prescribed for use with the printer is based on the results of such research. The prescribed
EPSON lubricants are available in 40 cc (40 gr) metal cans or plastic containers (the smallest unit of
supply).
The two types of lubricants used with this printer are G-31 and O-10.
Lubrication Points
The following table describes the lubrication points, type, and class. The numbers in the following table
correspond to the numbers in the lubrication and adhesive points diagrams in Appendix C.
Lubrication points
No.
Lubrication point
Lubricant type
(1)
Contact points between the carriage shaft and carriage sub

assembly (2 points)
O-10
(2)
The point of contact between the paper hold roller and the
paper hold roller shaft
G-31
(3)
Both ends of the guide roller
G-31
(4)
Both ends of the receive roller
G-31
(5)
Switching points of ribbon switch lever
G-31
(6)
Switching point of ribbon release lever
G-31
(7)
Ribbon intermediate gear shaft
G-31
(8)
Two shafts of base frame assembly
G-31
(9)
The two points of contact between the cutter assembly plate

and autocutter assembly lock lever
G-31
(10)
The point of contact between the cutter plate spring and

cutter plate shaft
G-31
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Tool List
The required tools for this printer are as follows:
o
Brush #1
Cleaning brush
Phillips screwdriver No. 1
Phillips screwdriver No. 2
Phillips screwdriver No. 2 (with long handle)
Flatblade screwdriver
Pliers
Retaining pliers #2.3
Thickness gauge (0.50 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.60 mm)
Tweezers
Slanted blade cutter
Lubricants and adhesives list

Lubricants and adhesives
Type/name
Quantity
Grease/G-31
40 gr (1.4 oz)
Oil/O-3
40 gr (1.4 oz)
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Use the following to troubleshoot and repair the printer:
Self-test
This procedure tests control circuitry (other than serial communication and parallel communication send /
receive control) and the printer mechanism.
Troubleshooting flowcharts
When the source of the problem is not clear, use the flowcharts to find and replace a defective component.
Troubleshooting table
Follow the steps outlined in this table to repair a defect whose symptoms are known.
Self-test
Initiating the Self-test
1. Insert the designated ribbon cassette in the printer and close the cutter cover.
2. Load roll paper.
3. Turn off the printer.
4. Turn on the printer while keeping the FEED button depressed. The self-test starts, and status
information is printed.
Self-test Standby
1. When status information printing is complete, the following is printed:
Self-test printing. Please press paper FEED button.
The PAPER OUT LED flashes alternately to indicate the standby condition.
2. Press the FEED button to continue the self-test.
Ending the Self-test

The printer prints *** completed *** and ends the self-test. The printer automatically becomes ready to
receive data after the self-test.
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Troubleshooting Flowcharts
If the source of a problem is not clear, use the flowcharts below to find and replace the defective
component. Normally, perform servicing by component replacement. Repairs of the PCBs and other
components should be performed only by technicians.
Start
Power on
Is POWER
LED lit?
No
1
Yes
Is ERROR
LED flashing?
No
Yes
Take steps described in
Error types and
countermeasures.
END
Is PAPER
OUT LED lit?
Yes
Is paper roll in
near-end condition
or not inserted?
No
No
Yes
Replace or insert paper roll.
Semi-automatic
loading executed?
No
Is self-test normal?
3
Yes
Execute the self-test
No
4
Yes
Does autocutter
perform normally?
No
5
Yes
Host sends print data
Is printout
normal?
Yes
No
6
END
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1 POWER LED does not light

1
Is power supply
cable connected
properly?
No
Connect power supply cable properly.
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
End
Does external power

supply have proper output
voltage rating? (approximately
+24 V in no-load
condition)
No
Replace external power supply.
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
End
Has fuse F1 on
main PCB blown?
No
Yes
Make sure main PCB does not

have any damage such as burns.
Replace Fuse F1
(See Replacing the Fuse in Chapter 6.)
No
OK?
Yes
End
Replace main PCB.
End
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2 PAPER LED is lit.

2
Has the
near end sensor
been installed in the
correct vertical or
horizontal location?
No
Install the near end sensor

in the correct location.
No
OK?
Yes
Yes
END
Is the paper
roll near-end sensors
continuity normal?*
No
Replace the nearend sensor.
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
END
Replace printer mechanism

assembly.
Yes
OK?
No
END
Replace main PCB.
END
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3 Semi-automatic loading is not executed.

3
Yes
Is paper jammed in
the paper inlet path?
Remove the paper.

No
No
OK?
Yes
END
No
Is connector CN6
attached firmly?
Attach connector
firmly.
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
END
Replace printer mechanism

assembly.
OK?
No
Yes
END
Replace main PCB.
END
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4 Self-test is not normal.

4
Does the printer not

perform at all?
Yes
No
Replace printer
mechanism assembly.
OK?
Is the output voltage

of the regulator circuit on
the main board within
(*)
the specified range?
Yes
No
END
No
Replace the main PCB.
Replace the mechanism.
No
OK?
Yes
Replace main PCB.

END
END
END
(*) Confirm the voltage at each terminal in the table below:
Checkpoint
Specified value
Pin 3 of U2, U3, U4
Approx. 24 V
Pin 4 of U200
Approx. 5 V
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5 The autocutter does not perform correctly.

Disassembly of the autocutter unit
is prohibited. If you disassemble it,
performance cannot be guaranteed.
5
Is there
a paper jam in
the autocutter?
Yes
Remove jammed paper.

Yes
Turn on the power again.
No
OK?
Yes
End
Replace the autocutter unit.
OK?
No
Yes
End
Replace the main

circuit board.
End
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6 Data from host is not printed normally.

6
Set DIP switch 11 to OFF.

Send data from host to printer.
(*)
Yes
Is ? printed?
Are serial
interface parameters
set to identical values at
host and printer?
No
No
Make settings identical.
Yes
No
Does
interface
cable match
specifications?
No
OK?
Yes
Replace with a proper cable.
End
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
End
Is
interface PCB
connected to the
main PCB
firmly?
(*) Dotted line indicates

the process of checking
problems for the serial
interface.
No
Connect the interface
PCB firmly.
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
End
Replace interface PCB.
OK?
Yes
No
End
Replace printer
mechanism assembly
End
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Troubleshooting Tables
The tables contain the following columns:
o
Problem
This is a symptom that can be verified.
Probable causes
This is a listing of one or several possible causes that should be examined.
Levels
Level A
The problem can be corrected by persons familiar with the printer who have general
knowledge, but special technical skills are not required.
Level B
The problem requires thorough knowledge and familiarity with the printer as well as
technical skills and experience.
Checkpoints
These are one or more areas in the printer that should be checked.
Actions
These are the steps to correct the problem. If the problem persists after taking these steps, check the
other possible causes listed.
Table 5-1 Troubleshooting table for printer operation failure
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Problem
Probable causes
The POWER LED

does not light when
the power is on.
The AC adapter may be

bad.
The fuse may be blown.
Levels
Checkpoints
Actions
Check output voltage of the AC

adapter (approximately
24 V).
Replace the AC adapter.
Check if fuse F1 on the main circuit

board assembly is blown.
Replace fuse F1. (See

Replacing the Fuse in Chapter
6.)
Check if fuse resistor (R114) on the

main circuit board is blown.
Replace the main circuit board.
Break in Power switch set

cable.
Check cable continuity.
Replace the power switch set

cable.
The main PCB may be bad.
The cause is none of the above.
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Table 5-1 Troubleshooting table for printer operation failure (continued)
Problem
Probable causes
The printer does not

print the self test.
The main PCB may be bad.
Checkpoints
Actions
Check the self test using another main

circuit board unit.
Cover open sensor damage
Check cover open sensor continuity.

cable.
The FEED button may be

bad.
Check the continuity of the FEED

button (SW2).
Replace SW2.
Break in Power switch set

cable.
Check cable continuity.

cable.
The printer mechanism

assembly may be bad.
Replace the mechanism

assembly.
An incorrect interface
cable may be used.
Check if the interface cable matches

the printer specifications.
Use the correct interface cable.
For the serial interface

models, the printer DIP
switch settings do not
match the host settings.
Check if the printer DIP switch

settings match the host settings.
Change the printer DIP switch

settings or host settings so that
they match.
The main circuit board unit

may be bad.
Check the printer using another main

circuit board unit.
Replace the main circuit board

unit.
The mechanism assembly

may be bad.
Replace the mechanism

assembly.
The PAPER OUT

LED does not
correctly indicate
the status of the
paper roll.
The near-end detector

Check the signal of the near-end

detector assembly.
Replace the near-end detector

assembly.
The printer is not

initialized (home
position detection
error).
The connector is not

inserted correctly.
Check if the pins of CR motor cable

are inserted in connector CN5 of the
main circuit board unit.
Reinsert the connector.
The carriage motor

Check the continuity of each terminal.
Replace the carriage motor

assembly.
The carriage motor may

be bad.
Replace the carriage motor

assembly.
The home position detector

Using an oscilloscope, check if the

detection signal is output when the
print head unit passes above the home
position detector assembly.
Replace the home position

detector assembly.
Data from the host

is printed
incorrectly.
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Table 5-1 Troubleshooting table for printer operation failure (continued)

Problem
Probable causes
Semi-automatic
loading is not
executed. (Paper is
not fed.)
The paper supply operation

may be incorrect.
Levels
Checkpoints
Actions
Check if the paper roll meets printer

specifications.
Use the correct paper roll. (See

Paper in Chapter 2.)
The paper path may be

incorrect.
Check if the paper supply path is

blocked by paper particles or foreign
materials.
Remove any pieces of paper,

paper particles, or foreign
materials.

inserted correctly.
Make sure the PF motor cable pins are

inserted in connector CN6 of the main
circuit board.
The paper feed motor may

be bad.
Check if the motor rotates during

semi-automatic loading.
Replace the paper feed motor.
The paper hold roller

assembly may be worn.
Check if the paper hold rollers are

worn or damaged.
Replace the paper hold roller

assembly.
The gears may be worn or

damaged.
Check if the paper feed reduction gear

and paper feed gear are worn or
damaged.
Replace any worn or damaged

parts.
The paper detection switch

Using an oscilloscope, check if the

detection signal is output when roll
paper is inserted.
Replace the paper detection

switch assembly.
Table 5-2 Troubleshooting table for bad printing

Problem
Probable causes
The printer does not

print. (The carriage
motor operates, but
nothing is printed,
or the print color is
light.)
The ribbon in the ribbon

cassette may be bad.
Dots are missing

continuously. (A
specific dot is not
printed.)
Dots are missing

occasionally.
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Levels
Checkpoints
Actions
Check if the color of the ribbon is

faded or the ribbon is wrinkled or
torn.
Replace the ribbon cassette.
The platen gap may be

incorrect.
Check the platen gap (standard: 0.55

mm 0.05 mm).
Adjust the platen gap. (See

Adjustments in Chapter 6.)
The common wire of the

print head unit may be bad.
Check the continuity of the common

wire.
Replace the print head unit.
The head flexible plastic

cable (FPC) may be bad.
Check the continuity of the common

line.
Replace the head FPC.
The head FPC may be bad.
Check the continuity of the head FPC.
The drive coil of the print

head unit may be bad.
Using a meter, check the resistance of

the corresponding drive coil.
(Standard: 19.2 ohms 5%)
The dot wires of the print

head unit may be bad.
Check if the dot wires are broken.
The head FPC may be bad.
Check the continuity of the head FPC.
The print head unit may be

bad.
Check if there are paper particles or

ink on the tips of the dot wires of the
print head unit.
Remove any paper particles or

ink, or replace the print head
unit.
The print head unit may be

worn.
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Table 5-2 Troubleshooting table for bad printing (continued)
Problem
Probable causes
The character width

is incorrect.
Paper particles or foreign

substances may be
attached to gears, belt
driving pulley, or the belt.
Paper is not fed.

(Printing is
performed on one
line.)
Paper is not fed.

(Printing is
performed on one
line.)
(cont.)
The paper feed

pitch is not
uniform.
Levels
Checkpoints
Actions
Check if any paper particles or

foreign substances are attached to the
belt driving pulley, belt tension
pulley, and belt.
Remove any paper particles or

foreign substances.
The gears, belt driving

pulley, or the belt may be
damaged or worn.
Check for wear and damage in the

belt driving pulley, belt tension
pulley, and belt.

parts.
The operation of the paper

supply may be incorrect.
Check if the specified paper roll is

used.

Paper Specifications in Chapter
1.)

incorrect.

blocked.
Remove paper particles and

foreign substances.

inserted correctly.
Make sure that the PF motor cable

pins are inserted in connector CN6 of
the main circuit board.
The paper feed roller may

be bad.
Check for wear and damage on the

surface of the roller.
Replace the paper feed roller.

assembly may be worn or
damaged.
Check for wear and damage to the

rollers of the paper hold roller
assembly.

assembly.
Gears may be worn or

damaged.

paper feed reduction gear and paper
feed gear.

parts.
Paper feed motor assembly

may be bad.
Check the continuity of the PF motor

cable assembly.
Replace the paper feed motor

cable assembly.
The paper feed motor may

be bad.
Replace the paper feed motor.
Operation of the paper

supply may be incorrect.
Check if the specified paper roll is

used.

Paper in Chapter 2.)

blocked.

blocked.
Remove paper particles and

foreign substances.

inserted correctly.
Make sure the PF motor cable pins are

inserted in connector CN6 of the main
circuit board.
The paper feed roller may

be worn or damaged.
Check for wear and damage on the

surface of the roller.
Replace paper feed roller.

Check if the paper hold roller

assembly rotates smoothly.
Clean and lubricate the paper

hold roller assembly or replace
it.

assembly may be worn or
damaged.

rollers of the paper hold roller
assembly.

assembly.

damaged.

paper feed reduction gear and paper
feed gear.

parts.
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Table 5-2 Troubleshooting table for bad printing (continued)

Problem
Probable causes
The printer prints,

but the ribbon is not
fed.
The ribbon cassette may be

loose.
The print color is

mixed. (Half of the
character is black
and the other half is
red.)
Color does not

change. (Black to
red or red to black.)
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Levels
Checkpoints
Actions
Check if the ribbon cassette is

installed correctly.
Install the ribbon cassette

correctly. (See Replacing the
Ribbon Cassette in Chapter 4.)
The ribbon cassette may be

bad.
Check if the ribbon is fed by rotating

the ribbon-tightening knob.
Replace the ribbon cassette.
The ribbon drive plate

Check if the ribbon drive plate

assembly moves smoothly.
Replace the ribbon drive plate

assembly.
The clutch portion of

ribbon take-up assembly
may be worn.
Check whether the ribbon moves

smoothly when you turn the upper
portion of the ribbon take-up
assembly.
Replace ribbon take-up

assembly.

damaged.
Check if the ribbon drive assembly,

ribbon intermediate gear, ribbon
transmission gear, and ribbon take-up
assembly are worn or damaged.

parts.
Check if any foreign substances are

attached to the gears.
Remove the foreign substances.
The ribbon cassette is

floating.
Verify that the ribbon cassette is

mounted correctly.
Mount the ribbon cassette in the

correct position. (See
Replacing the Ribbon
Cassette in Chapter 4.)
The ribbon is placed

incorrectly.
Verify that the ribbon is not placed

between the print head mask
assembly and paper feed frame
assembly.
Place the ribbon between the

print head unit and print head
mask assembly.
The ribbon frame assembly

is deformed.
Verify that the ribbon frame assembly

is not deformed.
If deformed, replace the ribbon

frame assembly.
The ribbon is defective.
Verify that the color of the ribbon is

not blurred, or the ribbon is not
rumpled or worm
Replace the ribbon cassette if

the ribbon is worn or the print
color is light.
The ribbon release spring

is unhooked or damaged.
Verify that the ribbon release spring is

not unhooked or damaged.
If the spring is unhooked, hook

it back on. If it is damaged,
replace it.
The ribbon frame spring is

unhooked or damaged.
Verify that the ribbon frame spring is

not unhooked or damaged.
If the spring is unhooked, hook

it back on. If it damaged, replace
it.
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Error Types and Countermeasures
Follow the flowcharts on the next page based on the ERROR LED blinking patterns in the table below
and repair the printer. The printer does the following when an error occurs:
o
All operations stop.
The printer goes offline (when DIP SW 1-8 is off).
ERROR LED blinking patterns

Error
Error Description
ERROR LED Blinking Pattern
Action
160 ms
(1) Head high-temperature error ( 1)
Print head temperature is too high.
Action 1
(2) Home
Auto cutter
error
position
detection error
There
an abnormality
the
Home is
position
cannot beindetected
auto
cutter.
due to
a paper jam or other problem.
Action 2
Memory or gate
(3) High-voltage
error
array read/write
error
Read/write
check
has failed.
Power supply
voltage
is too high.
Action 3
(4) High-voltage
Low-voltage error
(4)
error
Power
Power supply
supply voltage
voltage is
is too
toohigh.
low.
Action 4
3
(5) Low-voltage
CPU execution
(5)
error
error
CPU issupply
trying to
execute
an low.
invalid
Power
voltage
is too
address.
Action 45
(6)
(6) Print
CPU head
execution
error
temperature
detection error.
CPU head
is trying
to executeisanout
invalid
Print
temperature
of
address.operating range.
normal
Action 46
error
(7) Auto-cutter
Thermistor error
Abnormality
occurs in the
There
is an abnormality
in auto-cutter.
detecting
the print head temperature or the print
head rank can not be read correctly.
**
Action
47
( 1) This error can occur for a short time during normal printing, when the print head
reaches
a high temperature. No repair
Approx.
2.56 sec
is necessary in this case.
(*1) This error can occur for a short time during normal printing, when the print head reaches a high temperature. No
repair is necessary in this case.
** See troubleshooting flowcharts.
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Action 1
Action 1
Wait for the print head temperature to drop.
Has the
printer recovered
from the error?
Yes
END
No
Replace main PCB.
OK?
Yes
No
END
Replace printer mechanism assembly.

END
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Action 2
Action 2
Are there
any chips of paper
in the home position
sensor?
Yes
Remove paper.
No
OK?
Yes
END
No
Is connector CN5
inserted firmly?
Insert the connector

firmly.
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
END
Replace printer
mechanism assembly.
OK?
Yes
No
END
Replace main PCB.

END
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Action 3
Action 3
Turn the printer power off.
Does external power

supply have proper output
voltage rating?
(approx. 24 V)
No
Replace external
power supply.
Yes
No
OK?
Yes
END
Replace main PCB.
OK?
Yes
No
END
Replace printer mechanism assembly.

END
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Action 4
Action 4
Replace main PCB.
OK?
Yes
No
END
Replace printer
mechanism assembly.
END
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Chapter 6
Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment
CAUTION:
Wear a grounded wrist band when handling the internal circuit boards to prevent
damage from static electricity.
When removing an internal circuit board, place it on an anti-static rubber sheet or
similar surface to prevent damage from static electricity.
Be careful not to subject the circuit boards to shock or vibration, because this may
damage them.
Do not touch the circuit board or cable terminals with your hands to prevent
contamination that may result in a manifunction.
Precautions in Handling the Protective Coating of the Case

This printer is housed in a plastic case (*) with a protective coating; simple cleaning is enough to remove
dirt easily so that the exterior of the printer remains in good condition. As with other plastic cases, handle
the protective coating with care, as described below.
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Do not scratch the surface with hard objects; otherwise the case may become damaged and dirt
may become difficult to remove.
Do not use any type of abrasive agent (scouring powder, scouring pads, ceramic, etc.) to clean the
case; otherwise the surface of the case may be damaged and dirt may become difficult to remove.
otherwise the dirt may become difficult to remove. Also, they may cause the case to discolor,
Label may come off of the protective coating of the case.
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Small Part Specifications
This section uses abbreviations for small parts, such as screws and washers. The following is a list of these
abbreviations and illustrations of the screw types.
SCREW (S1)
SCREW (S2)
SCREW (S3)
SCREW (S4)
SCREW (S5)
SCREW (S6)
SCREW (S7)
SCREW (S8)
SCREW (S9)
SCREW (S10)
SCREW (S11)
SCREW (S12)
SCREW (S13)
E-RING (E1)
E-RING (E2)
E-RING (E3)
E-RING (E4)
E-RING (E5)
NUT (N1)
C.P.T-B SCREW, 3X14, F/NI

C.P.T-BT.SCREW, 3X12, F/ZN
C.P.(O).SCREW 3X6 F/ZN
C.P.S.SCREW, 3X6 F/ZN
C.B.S-TITE SCREW, 3X5, F/ZN
C.B.S.SCREW, 3X6, F/NI
C.B.T-BT.SCREW, 3X10, F/Zn
C.C.S.SCREW M3X6, F/ZN
C.P.S-TITE(S-P4), 3X8, F/Zn
C.P.P-TITE, 3X10, F/ZN
C.B.B-TITE, 2X8, F/ZN
HEXAGON LOCK SCREW
C.P.T-B SCREW, 3X10, F/ZN
RETAINING RING TYPE-E (1.5)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E (3) F/UC
RETAINING RING TYPE-E (4) F/UC
RETAINING RING TYPE-E (2.3) F/UC
H.N.-1, 3, F/ZN
Screw Illustrations
Head (top)
Head (side)
Body
Washer (assembled)
C (Cross)
P (Pan)
S-tite
(O)
B (Bind)
T-B
C (Cup)
B-tite
P-tite
6-2 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment
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Disassembly
The disassembly procedures for major parts and units are described below. Parts not described here can be
disassembled by performing the assembly procedures in the reverse order.
Before you start a disassembly operation:
Removing the Power Box

Remove screws to detach the power box.
C.P.T-B screw,3X14,F/NI (S1)
Power box
C.P.T-B screw, 3X14, F/NI (S1)
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Removing the Fuse
2. Remove the circuit board plate from the printer.
C.B.S.screw, 3X6, F/NI (S6)
Circuit board plate
Fuse
3. Use tweezers to remove the blown fuse.

4. Replace the fuse with a 125 V, 2.0 AT Littelfuse 154002T.
5. Attach the removed circuit board plate.
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Removing the Main Circuit Board Assembly
1. Remove the power box and the circuit board plate.
C.B.S.screw, 3X6, F/NI (S6)
2. Remove screws and the I/F circuit board assembly.
C.P.(O).screw 3X6 F/ZN (S3)
I/F circuit board assembly
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3. Disconnect the cables in 8 locations.
4. Remove 5 screws.
5. Perform steps to (see illustration below) in indicated order to remove the main circuit board.
Press the circuit board lightly downward.
While performing step , slide the circuit board in the direction of the arrow .
The main circuit board can be removed when it clears this metal bracket.
Screws
Connectors
Connector
3
1
2
Connector
Screw
Connectors
Screw
Connector
See the "Assembly" Section for information on assembly procedures.
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Removing the 7320 Autocutter Set
Note:
In the following procedures, the reference numbers are provided within brackets after the part name.
1. Remove the roll paper cover (142) and the cutter cover (141).
Cutter cover (141)
Roll paper cover (142)

location
Cutter cover (141)

location
Figure 6- 1
Note:
No screws are used. Remove the roll paper cover (142) and the cutter cover (141) by bending the
parts sideways.
2. Remove 1 C.B.S-tite screw, 3X5, F/ZN (S5) and the cutter plate cover (110).
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3. Remove the connector from the cutter plate cover (110) slit and remove the autocutter cable assembly
(133) connector from the 7320 autocutter assembly (111) cable connector.
Auto cutter cable

assembly (133)
Cutter plate cover

(110)
7320 auto cutter assembly

(111) cable
C.B.S-tite. screw,
3X5, F/ZN (S5)
Cutter plate cover (110) slit
Figure 6- 2
4. Remove 2 E-rings (E2), the cutter plate shaft (125), and the 7320 autocutter assembly (111).
Cutter plate shaft (125)
7320 autocutter assembly

(111)
E-ring (E2)
Figure 6- 3
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Removing the Print Head
Note:
1. Remove the roll paper cover (142) and the cutter cover (141).
Cutter cover (141)

location
Cutter cover (141)

location
Figure 6- 4
Note:
No screws are used. Remove the roll paper cover (142) and the cutter cover (141) by bending the
parts sideways.
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2. Remove the C.P.T-BT screw, 3X12, F/ZN (S2) and the main case (131).
Main case (131)

C.P.T-BT.screw, 3X12,
F/ZN (S2)
C.P.T-BT screw, 3X12,

F/ZN (S2)
Figure 6- 5

(111)
E-ring (E2)
Figure 6- 6
Note:
Place a thick paper box under the lower case (on the mechanism assembly side), and place the main
case (131) so that the cables in the switch cable assembly are not exposed to excessive tension.
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3. Remove the C.P.(O).screw 3X6 F/ZN (S3) and the cutter fixing plate (121). (3 screws)
C.P.(O).screw 3X6 F/ZN (S3)
Cutter fixing plate (121)
Figure 6- 7
4. Loosen the thumb screw M3X8, F/ZN (532) and remove the head assembly cover (534).
Head assembly cover (534)
Thumb screw M3X8, F/ZN (532)
Figure 6- 8
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5. Remove the ribbon frame spring (537), the ribbon frame fixing plate (521), and the ribbon assembly
frame.
Ribbon frame fixing plate (521)

Ribbon assembly frame (536)
Ribbon frame spring (537)
Figure 6- 9
6. Remove the C.P.P-tite screw, 3X10, F/ZN (S10) and remove the print head assembly (517) from the
print head FPC (538).
C.P.P-tite screw, 3X10, F/ZN (S10)
Print head assembly (517)
Figure 6- 10
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Assembly
Assembly work consists of pre-assembly and assembly work. First perform a pre-assembly to group the
parts into units before doing the main assembly work. Check the part configuration and installation
location in exploded diagrams provided in the appendixes.
Some parts must be lubricated after assembly. Lubricate according to the instructions given in the
assembly remarks column. Also see the instructions provided in Chapter 4, "Lubrication Points" and in
Appendix C.
Sub-assembly A
Paper Feed Frame Unit Assembly
1. Apply G-31 to the middle of the paper hold roller shaft.
2. Pass the paper hold roller shaft through the paper hold plate spring and paper hold roller.
Paper hold roller shaft
Apply G-31
Paper hold
plate spring
Paper hold roller
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3. Hold the paper feed roller assembly at the angle shown in the illustration and insert the thin end of the
shaft into the paper feed frame assembly. Then move the roller assembly into place.
Paper feed frame assembly
Thin
portion
Paper feed roller assembly
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4. Attach the paper feed reduction gear to its shaft, as shown in the second illustration below. Make sure
the reduction gear is closer to the frame than the roller assembly gear.
5. Next, insert the J feed roller shaft holder (right) into the frame as shown in the illustration.
(Paper feed
roller assembly)
J feed roller shaft holder (right)
6. Fix the J feed roller shaft holder (left) onto the paper feed roller assemblys shaft, insert it in the
frame, and lock it with the Ering RE (2.3).
RE (2.3)
J feed roller
shaft holder
(left)
Paper feed
reduction gear
Note:
The right J feed roller shaft holder, which is fixed to the paper feed roller assembly, is inserted into
the frame first; then the left J feed roller shaft holder is attached.
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7. Attach the paper feed motor to the paper feed frame assembly with a screw.
Paper feed motor
CCS-tite (M3x6)
[0.69 to 0.88 N m
(7 to 9 kgf cm)]
Paper feed
frame assembly
8. By fitting the U-cut portion of the upper paper guide to the shaft of the paper feed roller assembly,
attach the paper guide to the paper feed frame assembly. Press the paper guide until it clicks.
9. Check that the 2 dowels on the paper feed frame are in the rectangular holes on the upper paper guide.
Dowels
Paper feed roller
assemblys shaft
Rectangular
holes
U-cut portion
Upper paper guide
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10. Insert the ends of the paper hold roller shaft into the paper feed frame assembly, as shown below.
Paper feed
frame assembly
Paper hold roller

shaft (assembled)
11. Hook the paper hold springs to the paper feed frame assembly and paper hold roller shaft. Hook the
spring on the paper feed motor side first. (If you hook the other side first, the paper hold shaft is hard
to hook.)
Paper hold spring
Paper feed motor
Paper feed
frame assembly
Paper hold roller shaft
12. Check that the corner edge of the paper hold plate spring is placed on the paper feed frame assembly
as shown in the illustration below.
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13. Check that the paper hold plate spring is not deformed.
Paper hold plate spring
Corner edge
Paper feed
frame assembly
Main Assembly 1
Ribbon Switch Lever, Ribbon Release Spring, Ribbon Release Lever, Ribbon Intermediate
Gear, Ribbon Transmission Gear, Ribbon Take-up Assembly, and Ribbon Drive Plate Assembly
1. Place the ribbon switch lever by fitting its hole onto dowel A of the base frame assembly. While
rotating the ribbon switch lever, make sure that the protrusion part does not catch and moves freely.
2. Hook the ribbon release spring to the notch of the ribbon switch lever and hook B of the base frame
assembly.
3. Fit the holes of the ribbon release lever to 2 shafts of the base frame assembly; then secure it with the
E-ring RE (3).
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4. Check that the ribbon switch lever and ribbon release lever are attached in the proper directions.
Notch
Ribbon release lever
Ribbon switch lever
RE (3)
Ribbon release spring
Base frame assembly
5. Attach the ribbon intermediate gear to the base frame assembly.

6. Attach the ribbon transmission gear and ribbon take-up assembly together to the base frame assembly.
7. Attach the ribbon drive plate assembly to the base frame assembly and fix with 2 E-rings RE (2.3).
RE (2.3)
Ribbon drive
plate assembly
Ribbon take-up
assembly
Ribbon
transmission gear
Ribbon
intermediate gear
Base frame assembly
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Main Assembly 2
Tension plate assembly
1. Insert the tab of the tension plate assembly into the base frame assembly; then slide the tension plate
in the direction of arrow 2 to lock it.
Tab
Tension plate assembly
2
1
Base frame assembly
Main Assembly 3
Paper Feed Frame Assembly
1. Place the paper feed frame assembly (sub assembly A) on the base frame assembly so that portion A is
aligned with portion B.
2. Press down the paper feed frame assembly until the tabs on the paper feed frame assembly lock into
the rectangular holes in the paper feed frame.
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3. Attach the screws.
CBT-B (M3x10)
[0.49 to 0.69 N m
(5 to 7 kgf cm)]
Paper feed frame assembly
Rectangular hole
Portion A
Paper hold
plate spring
CBT-B (M3x10)
[0.49 to 0.69 N m
(5 to 7 kgf cm)]
Portion A
Tab
Base frame assembly
Portion B
4. Check that the paper hold plate spring is not caught on the base frame assembly.
Main Assembly 4
Carriage Motor Assembly
1. Fit the A corners of the carriage motor assembly under the B corners of the base frame assembly.
Then slide the carriage motor assembly in the direction of the arrow to fit the other two corners of the
carriage motor assembly under the tabs of the base frame assembly.
A corners
Carriage motor assembly
B corners
Tab positions
Base frame assembly
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2. Hook the paper feed motor cable to hook A on the base frame assembly. Make sure to route the cable
as shown in the illustration.
3. Route the carriage motor and paper feed motor cables outside the base frame as shown in the
illustration.
Paper feed motor cable
Paper feed
frame
Hook A
Carriage motor cable
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Main Assembly 5
Carriage Sub Assembly
1. Fit the belt over the carriage motor sub assembly gear and the tension plate gear.
Carriage
sub assembly
Belt
Tension plate
gear
Carriage motor
sub assembly gear
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Main Assembly 6
Carriage Shaft Assembly
1. Pass the carriage shaft through the paper feed frame assembly and carriage sub assembly. At this time,
hook the paper hold spring feet to the carriage shafts dowels, as shown in the illustration.
Paper hold
spring hook
Carriage
sub assembly
Carriage shaft
Paper feed
frame assembly
2. Check that the paper hold spring hooks are hooked in the correct direction. (The direction is different
for the right and left springs.)
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Main Assembly 7
Adjustment Roller Shaft Holder Assembly
1. Attach the adjustment roller shaft holders to the carriage shaft as shown in the illustration.
Adjustment roller
shaft holder
Carriage shaft
2. Push the adjustment roller shaft holders and turn them 90 degrees in the direction of arrow C. The A
portion points straight down.
3. Check that the adjustment roller shaft holders click into place.
Carriage shaft
Adjustment roller
shaft holder
Portion A
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Main Assembly 8
Carriage Guide Shaft Assembly
1. Insert the carriage guide shaft through the base frame assembly and carriage sub assembly and lock it
with the E-ring RE (2.3).
Carriage guide shaft
Base frame assembly
RE (2.3)
Main Assembly 9
Belt Tension Spring Assembly
1. Hook the belt tension spring to the hooks on the tension plate assembly and paper feed frame
assembly.
2. Push the carriage motor assembly in the direction of the arrow to make sure the motor is properly
placed. Then attach the screw.
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3. Be careful not to move the tension plate assembly when securing the screw.
CPS-tite (S-P4) (M3x8)

[0.49 to 0.69 N m
(5 to 7 kgf cm)]
Tension plate
assemblys hook
Belt tension spring
Carriage motor assembly
Paper feed frame

assemblys hook
4. Move the belt tension spring from the paper feed frames hook to the base frame hook.
Base frame hook
Belt tension spring
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Main Assembly 10
Sensor Assembly
1. Insert the sensor portion of the sensor assembly into the base frame assembly; then attach the board by
pushing it in.
2. Press the board down to attach it completely.
3. Attach the paper detector switch to the base frame assembly.
Paper detector switch

Sensor assembly
Base frame assembly
4. Make sure the sensor board is not damaged.

5. Hook the sensor assembly lead wires to the base frame assembly as shown in the illustration.
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6. Position the paper detection switch sub assembly lead wires as shown in the illustrations, and make
sure that the lead wires are as close as possible to the base frame surface.
Paper detection switch sub assembly lead wires
Sensor sub assemblys lead wires
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Main Assembly 11
Carriage Motor Heat Sink Assembly
1. Attach the carriage motor heat sink to the carriage motor assembly, and turn the heat sink in the
direction of the arrow until it stops.
2. Check that surface B of the carriage motor heat sink and surface A of the paper feed frame are the
same height. If not, adjust the heat sink to make the surfaces the same height. Check that the motor
cables are not caught on the heat sink.
Surface B
Carriage motor
heat sink
Motor cables
Surface A
Carriage motor
assembly
Paper feed frame
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Main Assembly 12
Print Head FPC Assembly
1. After folding the projections of print head FPC, insert the FPC under the arm of the base frame
assembly while fitting the projections with the arm.
2. Fold the straight side of print head FPC. (See the figure.)
3. Pass the straight side of print head FPC through the slit in the base frame assembly.
Projection
Print head FPC
Straight side
Base frame assembly
Arm
Armsection
4. Pull out the print head FPC from the back of base frame assembly.
5. Adjust the print head FPC from the back of base frame assembly.
6. Pass the end of print head FPC through the guide of base frame assembly.
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7. The projections of print head FPC must be held with the arm of base frame assembly.
Print head FPC threading
Hook
Print Head FFC Assembly

1. Insert the FFC under the arm of the base frame assembly.
2. Pass the straight side of print head FFC through the slit in the base frame assembly.
3. Confirm that the right side of the black line on the FFC locates on the left side of the arm. If not so,
adjust the position. (See the above figure.)
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4. Pull out the print head FFC from the back of base frame assembly.
5. Adjust the print head FFC from the back of base frame assembly.
6. Pass the end of print head FFC through the guide of base frame assembly.
7. The projections of print head FFC must be held with the arm of base frame assembly.
Print head FFC processing
Hook
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Main Assembly 13
Print Head Unit
1. Attach the print head FPC to the print head unit.
2. Place the print head FPC under the hooks on the carriage sub assembly, and then secure the print head
unit to the carriage sub assembly with the screw.
3. Place the print head FPC under the hooks on the carriage sub assembly, and then secure the print head
unit to the carriage sub assembly with the screw.
Print head unit
CPP-tite (M3x10)
[0.49 to 0.69 N m
(5 to 7 kgf cm)]
A
Print head FPC
O-10 application points

Hooks
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4. Make sure there is space between the slanting edge of the print head FPC and slanting side of the
carriage sub assembly, and between the FPC edge and portion A. If there is no space, the print head
FPC may not be inserted into the print head unit firmly. Remove the print head unit and insert the print
head FPC again.
There must be space
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Main assembly 14
Left Cover Fixing Plate And Right Cover Fixing Plate
1. Attach the dowel of the left cover fixing plate into the hole in the paper feed frame, and secure it with
the screw.
2. Attach the dowel of the right cover fixing plate into the hole in the paper feed frame and secure it with
the screw.
CCS-tite (M3x6)
[0.69 to 0.88 N m
(7 to 9 kgf cm)]
Left cover fixing plate
Right cover fixing plate
Paper feed frame
CCS-tite (M3x6)
[0.69 to 0.88 N m
(7 to 9 kgf cm)]
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Main Assembly 15
Ribbon Frame Earth Plate
1. Put the ribbon frame earth plate in the carriage guide shaft.
Ribbon frame earth plate
Carriage guide shaft
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Main Assembly 16
Ribbon Frame Assembly, Ribbon Frame Spring, and Ribbon Frame Fixing Plate
1. Apply G-31 to the switching point of the ribbon frame on the ribbon switch lever. (A line of
lubrication: length 4 mm x wide 1 mm)
2. Apply G-31 to the tip of the release point of the ribbon frame assembly on the base frame assembly.
(A point of lubrication: diameter 1 mm)
3. Apply G-31 to each ribbon frame assembly mounting shaft (left and right) in the base frame assembly.
(A line of lubrication: length 2 mm x wide 1 mm)
4. Attach shafts (A) and (B) on the base frame assembly to the ribbon frame assembly.
5. Attach the ribbon frame fixing plate into the groove in the right ribbon frame assembly mounting shaft
(A).
6. Hook the ribbon frame spring to (C) on the base frame assembly and (D) on the ribbon frame
assembly.
Ribbon frame fixing plate

(D)
Ribbon frame assembly
Ribbon frame spring
Apply G-31
(B)
(C)
Base frame assembly

Apply G-31
(A)
Apply G-31
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Main Assembly 17
Thumbscrew and Head Cover
1. Place the thumbscrew into the hole in the head cover and secure the E-ring RE (2.5) in the center of
the thumbscrew.
2. Insert the tab on the head cover into the left cover fixing plate first, and then rotate and secure with the
thumbscrew while aligning the dowel.
Tab
Thumbscrew
Head cover
RE (2.5)
Left cover fixing plate
Dowel
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Adjustment
Platen Gap Adjustment
1. Turn the thumbscrew in the direction of the arrow to remove the ribbon frame assembly from the
printer and remove the manual cutter.
2. Move the print head unit so that it is 1 to 2 cm (0.39 to 0.79) from portion A of the paper hold plate
spring and insert the scaling gauge between the print head unit and platen.
3. Measure the space and if the value is out of the standard range [0.55 mm 0.05 mm (0.022
0.002)], turn the adjustment roller shaft holders to get a value within the specified range.
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4. Perform the adjustment at 2 positions.
Ribbon frame assembly
Thumbscrew
Portion A
Scaling guage
Paper hold
plate spring
Wide
Narrow
Print head unit
Platen
Adjustment roller
shaft holder
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TM-U230 Assembly
The following sections provide procedures to assemble the TM-U230 printer.
Note:
1. Insert the hook in the top half of the, M-U200 mechanism assembly (139) in the hole in the upper
plate (112). Slide the assembly upwards taking care not to pinch the harness of the mechanism
assembly between parts assembly align it with the dowel, and secure with (C.P.(O) screw 3X6 F/ZN
(S3) and C.B.S-tite screw, 3X5, F/ZN (S5)). (1 of each)
Dowel
M-U200 Mechanism
assembly (139)
Upper hook
Upper plate (112)
Dowel
C.B.S-tite
screw, 3X5, F/ZN (S5)
Upper hole
C.P.(O) screw 3X6 F/ZN (S3)
Figure 6- 11
2. Lubricate the bearings at both ends of the roll paper receive roller (132), using G-31 lubricant in
4places.
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3. Attach the roll paper receive roller (132) to the lower case (119).
Lower case (119)

G-31
Roll paper receive roller

(132)
G-31
Figure 6- 12
4. Place the lower case (119) and M-U200 mechanism assembly (139) horizontally, align the lower case
with the dowel on the mechanism assembly, and secure with the C.P.T-BT Screw, 3X12, F/ZN (S2).
(2 screws)
M-U200 Mechanism
assembly (139)
C.P.T-BT.screw, 3X12, F/
ZN (S2)
Roll paper receive roller

(132)
Print head FPC (538)
Dowel
Lower case (119)
F/ZN (S2)
Figure 6- 13
Note:
Take care not to pinch the print head FPC (538) connected to the M-U200 mechanism assembly
(139) when performing this procedure.
5. Lubricate the bearings at both ends of the roll paper receive roller (132) using G-31 lubricant. (4
places)
6. Attach the roll paper receive roller (132) and the power switch cable assembly (204) to the roll paper
holder (122).
7. Attach the N.E. detector lever (106) to the N.E. detector holder (105).
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8. Connect the microswitch (107) to the N.E. cable assembly (205), attach it to the N.E. detector holder
(105) and secure the parts with a C.B.B-tite screw, 2X8, F/ZN. (S11). (1 screw)
9. Use the N.E. detector adjustment screw (109), hexagon nut (N1) and E-ring (E1) to attach the N.E.
detector assembly (1002) to the roll paper holder (122).
Roll paper receive roller (132)

G-31
N.E. detector adjustment

screw (109)
C.B.B-tite screw, 2X8, F/
ZN (S11)
Power switch cable

assembly (204)
N.E. cable assembly

(205) cable
Microswitch (107)
Hexagon nut (N1)
G-31
E-ring (E1)
N.E detector
holder (105)
Roll paper holder (122)
N.E detector lever

(106)
N.E detector assembly (1002)
Figure 6- 14
Note:
Use a coin to turn the N.E. detector adjustment screw (109).
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10. Taking care not to pinch the power switch cable assembly (204) and the N.E cable assembly (205)
cables, insert the 2 upper hooks on the roll paper holder (122) in the 2 holes in the lower case (119),
slide the holder toward the top of the printer, align it with the dowels and secure with C.P.T-BT.
screw, 3X12, F/ZN (S2). (2 screws)
Two upper hooks

N.E. cable assembly (205)
cable
Power switch cable
assembly (204) cable
Lower case (119)

Two upper holes
Figure 6- 15

ZN (S2)
C.P.T-BT screw, 3X12,

F/ZN (S2)
Dowel
Lower case (119)
Figure 6- 16
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11. Loop the N.E cable assembly (205) cable one turn around the protrusion on the roll paper holder
(122).
N.E cable assembly

(205)
Connector side cable
Figure 6- 17
Note:
Do not pull the connector side cable so much that the connector is exposed to excessive force.
12. Attach the rubber feet (127) on the lower case (119).
Rubber feet (127)

Lower case (119)
Figure 6- 18
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13. Align the manual cutter (511) with the paper feed assembly frame (527) dowel and secure with C.B.Stite, screw 3X5, F/ZN (S5). (1 screw)
Dowel
Paper feed assembly
frame (527)
C.B.S-tite. screw,
3X5, F/ZN (S5)
Manual cutter (511)
Figure 6- 19
14. Attach the cutter,A,assembly (146) to the 7320 autocutter assembly (111).
15. Align the 7320 autocutter assembly (111) with the right and left cutter assembly plate (113) dowels
and secure with C.B.S-tite, screw, 3X5, F/ZN (S5). (2 screws)
16. Lubricate the autocutter assembly lock lever (114) mount on the cutter assembly plate (113) using G31 lubricant in 2 places.
Note:
Lubricate the contact points between the cutter assembly plate (113) and the autocutter assembly lock
lever (114).
17. Attach the autocutter assembly lock lever (114) and the autocutter lock lever spring (103) to the cutter
assembly plate, and secure with 1 E-ring (E4). (1 ring)
18. Align the cutter support plate (117) with the hole in the cutter fixing plate (121); insert the cutter plate
spring shaft (126) with the right cutter plate spring (123) in the right hole in the cutter fixing plate and
secure with E-rings (E2, E3).
19. Align the cutter support plate (117) with the hole in the cutter fixing plate (121); insert the cutter plate
spring shaft (126) with the left cutter plate spring (124) in the left hole in the cutter fixing plate and
secure with E-rings (E2, E3).
Note:
The right cutter plate spring (123) and the left cutter plate spring (124) are special parts. Note that
normal operation cannot be guaranteed if the locations of the springs are reversed.
20. Attach the cable clamp (108) to the cutter fixing plate.
21. Attach the cutter plate spring (118) to the cutter fixing plate and secure with, 1 C.B.S-tite. screw, 3X5,
F/ZN (S5).
Lubricate the cutter plate spring (118) with G-31 lubricant.
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22. Align the cutter support plate (117) with the hole in the cutter assembly plate (113), insert the cutter
plate shaft (125), and secure with 2 E-rings (E2).
Cutter,A,assembly (146)
7320 autocutter
assembly (111)
Cutter assembly plate

(113)
E-ring (E2)

E-ring (E2)
Autocutter assembly lock

lever (114)
G-31
Autocutter lock lever
spring (103)
E-ring (E4)
Cable clamp (108)
C.B.S-tite screw, 3X5, F/ZN

(S5)
G-31
E-ring (E3)
Right cutter plate spring (123)

Cutter plate spring shaft (126)
Left cutter plate
spring (124)
E-ring (E3)
Cutter support plate (117)
E-ring (E2)
C.B.S-tite screw, 3X5,
F/ZN (S5)
Cutter plate spring (118)
Figure 6- 20
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23. Attach the cutter fixing plate (121) to the upper plate (112) and secure with C.P.(O).screw 3X6 F/ZN
(S3). (3 screws)
Upper plate (112)
C.P.(O) screw 3X6 F/

ZN (S3)
Figure 6- 21
24. Connect the 7320 autocutter assembly (111) cable to the autocutter cable assembly (133) cable.
25. Attach the connected connectors to the cutter plate cover (110) slit.
26. Position the 7320 autocutter assembly (111) cable and the autocutter cable assembly (133) cable in
respective cut-out portions.
27. Position the dowels, attach the cutter plate cover (110) and secure with 1 C.B.S-tite screw, 3X5, F/ZN
(S5).
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28. Pass the autocutter cable assembly (133) cable through the cable clamp (108).
Cutter plate cover
(110)
Dowel
Connect the 7320 autocutter

assembly (111) cable to the
autocutter cable assembly (133)
cable.
Cutter plate cover (110) slit
Pass the autocutter cable

assembly (133) cable through the
cable clamp (108).
Cut-out portions

(S5)
Figure 6- 22
29. Pass 7 cables and lead wires to the back of the printer.
Power switch cable

Autocutter cable
N.E. cable assembly (205)

cable
Detector assembly (515) cable
Print head FPC lead

wire
Paper feed motor

cable (black)
Carriage motor
cable (red)
Figure 6- 23
30. Attach the guide roller (102) to the main case (131).
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31. Attach the K-12 rubber feet (130) to the main case (131) and secure with 2 C.P.T-B screws, 3X14, F/
NI (S1).
Guide roller (102)
Main case (131)

K-12 rubber feet (130) and
C.P.T-B screw, 3X14, F/NI
(S1)
Figure 6- 24
32. Connect the switch cable assembly (206) to the switch circuit board assembly (203).
33. Connect the switch spacer (129) to the switch circuit board assembly (203).
34. Align the switch circuit board assembly (203) with the main case (131) dowel and secure with 2
C.P.T-B screws, 3X10, F/ZN (S13).
C.P.T-B screw, 3X10,

F/ZN (S13)
Switch cable
assembly (206)

assembly (203)
Switch spacer (129)
Main case (131)
Dowel
Figure 6- 25
Note:
Attach the switch circuit board assembly (203) to the main case (131); then press the FEED switch to
make sure it works normally.
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35. Pass the switch cable assembly (206) cable to the back of the printer.
Power switch cable

Same location as the detector

Figure 6- 26
36. Raise the autocutter assembly lock lever (114) and open the 7320 autocutter assembly (111).
Note:
When doing so, lock the 7320 autocutter assembly (111) in a tilted position. It is not possible to insert
the main case (131) when the autocutter assembly is opened too wide or when it is closed.
37. Attach the main case (131) to the lower case (119).
Lock the 7320 autocutter

assembly (111) in a tilted
position.
Lower case (119)
Main case (131)
Figure 6- 27
Note:
Take care not to pitch cables or lead wires when performing this procedure. Normal equipment
operation cannot be guaranteed if cables and lead wires are damaged.
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38. Turn the printer over on its back to check that the main case (131) and lower case (119) surfaces are
properly aligned and are not offset with respect to each other.
Main case (131)
Check that no cables and

lead wires have become
pinched.
Lower case (119)
Figure 6- 28
Note:
In performing this procedure, check that no cables and lead wires have become pinched. Normal
equipment operation cannot be guaranteed when cables and lead wires are damaged.
39. Turn the printer back over to its normal position and secure it with 4 C.P.T-BT.screws, 3X12, F/ZN
(S2).
ZN (S2)
F/ZN (S2)
Figure 6- 29
40. Insert the main circuit board unit (201) at an angle and push it down toward the bottom of the printer.
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41. When the drawer kick-out connector and the power supply connector are fitted together, press them
together until you hear a clicking sound. Then secure with 2 C.P.(O) screws 3X6 F/ZN (S3) and 3
C.P.S screws, 3X6 F/ZN (S4) (5 screws in all).
Power supply connector

Main circuit board
unit (201)
Push toward the bottom of

the printer
Push down
Figure 6- 30
C.P.(O) screw 3X6 F/ZN

(S3)
C.P.S screw, 3X6 F/ZN

(S4)
Figure 6- 31
Note:
In performing this procedure, check that no cables and lead wires have become pinched. Normal
operation of equipment cannot be guaranteed if cables and lead wires are damaged.
42. Connect the N.E. cable assembly (205), power switch cable assembly (204), detector assembly (515),
autocutter cable assembly (133), and switch cable assembly (206) lead wires to the CN11, CN12,
CN8, CN9, and CN13 connectors, respectively.
Note:
Each of the 5 connectors have a different configuration.
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43. Connect the carriage motor cable (red) to the CN5 (RED) connector, the paper feed motor cable
(black) to the CN6 (BLACK) connector, and the print head FPC lead wire to CN7 connector.
Detector assembly (515) lead
wire
Power switch cable assembly

(204) lead wire
Autocutter cable assembly

(133) cable
Power switch cable

assembly (206) lead wire
N.E cable assembly

(205) lead wire
Print head FPC lead wire

(538)
Connect the paper feed cable

(black) to CN6 (BLACK)
Connect the carriage motor cable

(red) to CN5 (RED)
Figure 6- 32
Note:
One end of the carriage motor cable has a red line, and one end of the paper feed motor cable has a
black line.
Note:
Insert the print head FPC (538) vertically. If the print head FPC (538) is inserted at an angle, it will
be exposed to unnecessary load, which may cause the print element to come off making it impossible
to operate normaly.
Note:
Normal print operation cannot be guaranteed if the print head FPC terminals are reversed.
Note:
When routing the N.E cable assembly and the power switch cable assembly lead wires, twist the two
wires together.
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44. Insert the RS-232 I/F circuit board unit (202) into the main circuit board unit (201) and secure them
with 2 C.P.(O)screws 3X6 F/ZN (S3).
Main circuit board

unit (201)
RS-232 I/F circuit board unit

(202)
C.P.(O) screw 3X6 F/ZN (S3)
Figure 6- 33
45. Align and fit the circuit board plate (115) onto the lower case (119) dowel and secure with 4 C.B.S
screws, 3X6, F/NI (S6).
Circuit board plate (115)

C.B.S screw, 3X6, F/NI
(S6)
Lower case (119)
C.B.S screw, 3X6, F/NI (S6)
Figure 6- 34
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46. Attach double-sided tape on the portion of manual cutter (116). The double-sided tape is required to
maintain the waterproof characteristics of the printer.
Guide paper (120)
Double-sided tape
Manual cutter (116)
Figure 6- 35
47. Attach the manual cutter (116) to the cutter cover (141).
Cutter cover (141)
Manual cutter (116)
Figure 6- 36
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48. Align the guide paper (120) with the cutter cover (141) dowel and secure with 2 C.P.T-B screws,
3X10, F/ZN (S13).
C.P.T-B screw, 3X10, F/

ZN (S13)
Cutter cover (141)
Dowel
C.P.T-B screw, 3X10,
F/ZN (S13)
Dowel
Guide paper (120)
Figure 6- 37
49. Attach the cutter cover (141).
Cutter cover (141)
Cutter cover (141) mount
Figure 6- 38
Note:
No screws are used. Fit the cutter cover into the cutter cover (141) mount while bending the mount
sideways.
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50. Attach the roll paper cover (142).
Roll paper cover (142) mount
Figure 6- 39
Note:
No screws are used. Fit the roll paper cover into the roll paper cover (142) mount while bending the
mount sideways.
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Horizontal installation
When you install the printer horizontally, three procedures differ differ from vertical installation (standard
orientation). You need to use the following three procedures:
o
Change the location of the rubber feet (130).
Change the location (orientation) of the N.E detector assembly (1002).
Attach the switch panel (137) for horizontal installation.
Follow the procedures below.
1. Attach the rubber feet (130) on the back of the printer.
Rubber feet (130)
Figure 6- 40
2. Position the printer horizontally.

3. Open the roll paper cover (142) and use a coin to loosen the N.E detector adjustment screw (109).
4. Turn the protrusion on the N.E detector holder (105) to change the position of the N.E detector lever
(106).
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5. Adjust the detection position of the N.E detector and close the roll paper cover (142). See the
"Installation" Section of Chapter 7 for information on how to adjust the N.E detector.
N.E detector holder (105)

protrusion

N.E. detector adjustment screw
(109)
N.E detector lever (106)
Figure 6- 41
6. Clean the surface of the switch panel (128) attached to the roll paper cover (142) with alcohol.
Note:
Do not touch the switch panel (128) surface after cleaning. Touching this surface may lower the
strength of the adhesive.
7. Remove the seal covering the adhesive surface of the switch panel (137).
Note:
Do not touch the adhesive surface of the switch panel (128). Touching this surface may lower the
strength of the adhesive.
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8. Attach the switch cover (137) on the switch panel (128) attached to the roll paper cover (142). Press
down the switch panel (137) with sufficient force equally across the surface of the panel.

Attach the switch panel (137) on top
of the existing switch panel (128).
Figure 6- 42
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Chapter 7
Installation
Installation and Positioning of TM-U230
Precautions in Handling the protective Coating of the Case
This printer is housed in a plastic case (*) with a protective coating; simple cleaning is enough to remove
dirt easily so that the exterior of the printer remains in good condition. As with other plastic cases, handle
the protective coating with care as described below.
Do not scratch the surface with hard objects; otherwise the case may be damaged, and dirt may
become difficult to remove.
Do not use any type of abrasive agent (scouring powder, scouring pads, etc.) to clean the case;
otherwise the surface of the case may be damaged, and dirt may become difficult to remove.
otherwise the dirt may become difficult to remove. Also, they may cause the case to discolor,
The label may come off of the protective coating of the case.
Selecting a Place of Installation

This printer can be installed vertically (standard installation), so that the paper exit faces the front, or
horizontally, so that the paper exit faces upward. With the optional wall mounting bracket (Model No:
WH-10) the printer can be wall-mounted.
Note:
Since vibrations are generated during paper cutting, take suitable measures to secure the printer.
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Installation on a table (vertical or horizontal installation)
Regardless of installation method chosen, the tilt of surface selected must be 15 or less.
Attach the supplied switch panel sheet for horizontal installation when the printer is to be installed
horizontally.
Adjust the N.E detector and attach the rubber feet as required by the chosen method of
installation.
Environment Specifications
See page 2-9.
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External Dimensions
See page 2-6.
Vertical installation
Horizontal installation
Figure 7-1 Desk installation
Wall mounting
Use the optional wall mounting bracket (model name: WH-10) when the printer is to be wall
mounted.
When the printer is wall mounted, adjust the N.E. detector in the same way as for vertical
installation.
The power supply box can be attached below the printer if necessary.
Figure 7-2 Wall-mounted installation
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DIP Switch Settings
Make DIP switch settings using the following procedures.
1. Remove the circuit board plate. (See page 6-6.)
2. Set the DIP switches. (See page 2-5.)
Settings for Horizontal Installation

Perform the following procedures when the printer is to be used in a horizontal installation.
Changing the Location of the Rubber Feet

Remove the rubber feet (K-12 type) from the bottom of the printer and attach them to the back of the
printer.
Attach
Remove
Figure 7-3 Reattaching rubber feet
Changing the Orientation of N.E. Detector Assembly

Perform the following procedures to change the orientation of the N.E. detector assembly.
1. Place the printer horizontally and open the roll paper cover.
2. Use a coin to loosen the N.E. detector adjustment screw.
3. Turn the protrusion on the N.E. detector holder to change the position of the N.E detector lever.
4. Tighten the N.E. detector adjustment screw, check that the N.E. detector lever operates normally and
close roll paper cover.
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N.E. detector holder

protrusion
Roll paper cover

N.E. detector
adjustment screw
N.E. detector lever
Figure 7-4 Changing the orientation of N.E. detector assembly
Attaching Switch Panel for Horizontal Installation

1. Clean the switch panel attached to roll paper cover.
Note:
Do not touch the switch panel surface after cleaning. Touching this surface may lower the strength of
the adhesive.
2. Remove the seal covering the adhesive surface of the switch panel for horizontal installation.
Note:
Do not touch the adhesive surface of the switch panel for horizontal installation. Touching this
surface may lower the strength of the adhesive.
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3. For horizontal installation attach the switch panel on top of the switch panel attached to the roll paper
cover. Press down the switch panel with sufficient force equally across the surface of the panel.
Attach the switch panel for horizontal

installation on top of the existing
switch panel.
Roll paper cover
Figure 7-5 Switch panel attachment
Attaching the Power Supply Box

The location of the power supply box varies with the method of installation.
WARNING:
Use only AC adapter designated by EPSON. Using a non-standard power supply may
cause a fire or shock hazard.
When you are using an EPSON AC power supply or the equivalent, immediately turn off
the printer and disconnect the power plug when you notice an abnormality.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter. Otherwise you may damage the AC adapter or the
printer.
Make sure the rated voltage of the AC adapter matches the voltage of the wall outlet
before connecting the AC adapter. Do not plug in the AC adapter if the voltages do
not match. Otherwise, you may damage the AC adapter or the printer.
Note:
To remove the DC cable connector, make sure the power supply power cord is unplugged; then grasp the
connector at the arrow and pull it straight out.
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Assembling the Power Box
1. Place the AC adapter in the upper adapter cover. Bundle up the DC power supply cable and place it in
the upper adapter cover.
DC power supply cable
Upper adapter cover
Figure 7-6 Power supply box assembly (1)
2. Place the lower adapter cover on the upper adapter cover. In doing so, pull out the DC power supply
cable from the DC power supply cable exit in the lower adapter cover, so that around 15 cm (5.905)
of the cable protrudes from the cover.
3. Secure the covers with the screws.
Pull out around 15 cm

(5.9) of the power cable.
Power supply box
DC power supply cable exit

in the lower adapter cover
Figure 7-7 Power supply box assembly (2)
Vertical Installation
1. Check that the printer POWER switch is off and that the power supply cord of the AC adapter is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
2. Connect DC power supply cable of the AC adapter to the DC connector on the printer.
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3. Attach the power supply box to the rear of the printer and secure with 2 screws.
Screw
Power supply box
DC connector
Figure 7-8 Attaching the power supply box for vertical installation
Horizontal Installation and Wall Mounting

1. Check that the printer POWER switch is off and that the power supply cord of the AC adapter is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
2. Connect DC power supply cable of the AC adapter to the DC connector on the printer.
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3. Attach the power supply box to the bottom of the printer and secure with 2 screws.
DC connector
Power supply box
Screw
Figure 7-9 Attaching the power supply box for horizontal installation and wall mounting
Wall Mounting
An optional wall mounting bracket (model name: WH-10) is required to wall mount the printer.
Notes on Wall Mounting

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Cut printing paper may stick to the case due to static electricity (however, this does not affect printer
operation).
Installation
CAUTION:
Before starting any installation work, turn off the printer and all accessories connected to
the printer, and disconnect all cables connected to the printer.
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Installing the wall mount
CAUTION:
The weight of the printer is listed in Table 7-1. Use screws that are long enough to
properly support the weight of the printer and that suit the type of wall you attach the
mount to. It is recommended that you use screws with a 4 mm diameter.
Secure the mount to the wall using all the 10 screw holes.
Table 7-1 Weight of printer and accessories
Weight
TM-U230 printer
AC adapter
Power supply box
Approx. 3.5 kg (7.72

lb)
TM-U230 printer
Approx. 2,8 kg (6.17

lb)
Select a location for wall mounting that will provide sufficient space around the printer when the roll
paper cover and cutter cover are open.
Attach the wall mounting bracket using all 10 screw holes.
Since no screws have been supplied with the wall mounting bracket, select screws that suit the wall
where the bracket is to be attached.
Holes for screws in the wall

mounting bracket
Holes for screws in the wall

mounting bracket
Figure 7-10 Screw holes in the wall mounting bracket
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Attaching the hangers
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Note:
There are holes for 4 screws in the hangers (The number of the type of screw to be used is stamped on
the hanger). Use the correct screw holes.
In attaching the hangers to the printer, use the 4 screws supplied with the WH-10 wall mounting
bracket.
1. Place the hangers on the printer (one at the center and the other at the bottom of the printer).
2. Use the screw holes in the printer marked "2" for the top hanger. Secure the hanger using 2 of the
supplied screws.
3. Use the screw holes in the printer marked "1" for the bottom hanger. Secure the hanger using two of
the supplied screws.
The 2 screw holes

labeled "2"
Hanger
The 2 screw holes

labeled "1"
Hanger
Figure 7-11 Attaching the hanger
CAUTION:
Make sure that all 4 screws are properly secured.
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Attaching the printer to the wall
CAUTION:
Check again that the wall mounting bracket is properly secured to the wall before
attaching the printer.
1. Insert the hangers in the groove in the wall mounting bracket.
Figure 7-12 Attaching the printer to a wall
Connecting a Host PC
Turn off both the printer and the computer before making any cable connections.
Serial interface connections

1. Connect the interface cable connector to the interface connector on the connector panel.
2. Secure both screws for connectors equipped with screws.
Figure 7-13 Tightening connector screws
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Note:
Your printer has inch-type hexagonal lock screws installed. If your interface cable requires
millimeter-type screws, replace the inch-type screws with the enclosed millimeter-type screws using a
hex screwdriver (5 mm).
Inch-type screw is marked with a line
Inch screw
Millimeter screw
Figure 7-14 Inch screw and millimeter screw
3. If your interface connector has a grounding wire, attach it to the printer using the screw labeled FG.
4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host PC.
Connecting to a parallel interface

1. Connect the interface cable connector to the interface connector on the connector panel.
2. Close the tabs on both sides of the connector to lock it.
3. If your interface cable has a grounding wire, attach it to the printer using the screw labeled FG.
4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host PC.
Connecting to a USB interface

1. Attach a locking wire saddle as shown in the figure below.
2. Pass the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in the figure.
Note:
Passing the USB cable through the wire locking saddle as shown in the figure will keep the
connection from coming loose.
USB upstream connector
UB-BOARD
Locking wire saddle

USB cable
USB downstream connector
(USB HUB: only for UB-U01)
DM connector
Figure 7-15 Attaching the locking wire saddle
3. Connect the USB cable from the host PC to the USB upstream connector.
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4. A total of 2 USB devices can be connected to the USB downstream connector to a printer equipped
with UB-U01.
Note:
The UB-U101 hub is a power supply hub. Consequently, a bus power supply hub (including UB-U01)
or a bus power supply function with a current consumption exceeding 100 mA cannot be directly
connected to this connector. (A UB-U02 can be directly connected to a UB-U01 hub.)
5. Install a UB-U01/02 device driver on the host PC.
Note:
Consult the local EPSON Service Center for information on how to obtain device drivers and
instructions on how to install them.
Connecting to an Ethernet interface

Names of parts
Ethernet interface terms are given below.
10 BASE-T Ethernet
interface connector
LED (green)
LED (red)
Do not press the

LEDs.
Switch
Holding down this switch when
the printer is powered up returns
all settings to their default values.
Figure 7-16 Names of parts
Interface cable connections
CAUTION:
Connecting devices directly to LAN cables that are installed outdoors will expose them
to damage from power surges caused by lightning and other inductive sources. It is best
to make sure that devices without proper surge protection are cushioned by being
connected through devices that do have surge protection. Otherwise, it is better not to
connect them to outdoor lines.
1. Make sure both the printer and the host PC are turned off.
2. Press in the 10 BASE-T cable plug into the 10 BASE-T Ethernet connector until you hear a clicking
sound.
Rev. C
Installation 7-13
Confidential
CAUTION:
Never connect a customer display connector cable, drawer kick-out connector, or a public telephone
line to the 10 BASE-T Ethernet connector.
Note:
Consult the Advanced Point Support representative for advice on how to set up the Ethernet interface.
Drawer Kick-Out Connector (Marked DK)
CAUTION:
Connect a drawer that matches the printer specifications. Using an improper drawer
may damage the printer as well as the drawer.
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector (marked DK). Such a
connection may damage both the printer and the telephone lines.
1. Connect the drawer cable to the drawer kick-out connector (marked DK) on the connector panel.
Figure 7-17 Drawer connection
7-14 Installation
Rev. C
Confidential
Appendix A
Parts List
How to Interpret Reference Numbers
All TM-U230 parts are identified by reference numbers. Reference numbers take the following four
forms.
Number of
digits
First character
Example
Meaning
2 digits
Numeric
01, 05
Refers to packing material.
3 digits
Numeric
124, 566
Refers to a service part.
4 digits
Numeric
1005, 1008
Refers to part not provided as a part. This symbol is used in this manual.
Undefined
Alphabetic
characters
S12, E2
Refers to a small part.
Rev. C
Parts List A-1
Confidential
Parts list
Alphanumeric List
Supplied as a
Parts?
Name in Service Manual
Name in Price List
Qty
Page
ref. #
7320 auto cutter assembly
AUTO CUTTER ASSEMBLY,TYPE 7320
B-2
111
Yes
AC adapter
AC ADAPTER,P
B-3
138
Yes
AC cable
AC CABLE,USA
B-2
145
Yes
adjusting roller shaft holder
SHAFT HOLDER,ADJUSTING ROLLER
B-1
509
Yes
attachment bag
BAG,ATTACHMENT
B-4
03
Yes
autocutter assembly lock lever
LOCK LEVER,AUTO CUTTER

ASSEMBLY,AA
B-2
114
Yes
autocutter cable assembly
AUTO CUTTER CABLE ASSEMBLY
B-2
133
Yes
autocutter lock lever spring
SPRING,AUTO CUTTER LOCK LEVER
B-2
103
Yes
base frame assembly
---
B-1
1001
No
belt tension hold plate
PLATE,BELT TENSION HOLD
B-1
535
Yes
belt tension spring
SPRING,BELT TENSION
B-1
506
Yes
C.B.B-tite screw, 2X8, F/ZN
C.B.B-TITE,2X8,F/ZN
B-2
S11
Yes
C.B.S.screw, 3X6, F/NI
C.B.S.SCREW,3X6,F/NI
B-1
S6
Yes
C.B.S-tite. screw, 3X5, F/ZN
C.B.S-TITE.SCREW,3X5,F/ZN
B-2
S5
Yes
C.B.T-BT.screw, 3X10, F/Zn
C.B.T-BT.SCREW,3X10,F/Zn
B-1
S7
Yes
C.C.S.screw M3X6, F/ZN
C.C.S.SCREW M3X6,F/ZN
B-1
S8
Yes
C.P.(O).screw 3X6 F/ZN
B-2
S3
Yes
C.P.P-tite screw, 3X10, F/ZN
C.P.P-TITE,3X10,F/ZN
B-2
S10
Yes
C.P.S.screw, 3X6 F/ZN
C.P.S.SCREW,3X6 F/ZN
B-1,2
S4
Yes
C.P.S-tite (S-P4), 3X8, F/Zn
C.P.S-TITE(S-P4),3X8,F/Zn
B-1
S9
Yes
C.P.T-B screw, 3X10, F/ZN
B-2
S13
Yes
C.P.T-B screw,3X14,F/NI
C.P.T-B SCREW,3X14,F/NI
B-1
S1
Yes
C.P.T-BT.screw, 3X12, F/ZN
B-2
S2
Yes
cable clamp
CABLE CLAMP YMC-05-0
B-2
108
Yes
carriage assembly
CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
B-1
516
Yes
carriage assembly motor
MOTOR,CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
B-1
513
Yes
carriage guide shaft
SHAFT,CARRIAGE GUIDE
B-1
508
Yes
carriage motor radiating plate
RADIATING PLATE,CARRIAGE
MOTOR
B-1
510
Yes
carriage shaft
SHAFT,CARRIAGE
B-1
507
Yes
caution seal
SEAL,CAUTION
B-2
101
Yes
circuit board plate
PLATE,CIRCUIT BOARD,AA
B-2
115
Yes
connector plate
PLATE,CONNECTOR,BA
B-2
140
Yes
A-2 Parts List
Rev. C
Confidential
Supplied as a
Parts?
Name in Price List
Qty
Page
ref. #
cutter,A,assembly
CUTTER,A,ASSEMBLY
B-2
145
Yes
cutter assembly plate
PLATE,CUTTER ASSEMBLY,DA
B-2
113
Yes
cutter cover
COVER,CUTTER,AA
B-2
141
Yes
cutter fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,CUTTER,AA
B-2
121
Yes
cutter plate cover
COVER,CUTTER PLATE,AB
B-2
110
Yes
cutter plate shaft
SHAFT,CUTTER PLATE
B-2
125
Yes
cutter plate spring
PLATE SPRING,CUTTER
B-2
118
Yes
cutter plate spring shaft
SHAFT,CUTTER PLATE,SPRING
B-2
126
Yes
cutter support plate
SUPORT PLATE,CUTTER,AA
B-2
117
Yes
detector assembly
DETECTOR ASSEMBLY
B-1
515
Yes
E-ring (E1)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(1.5)
B-1,2
E1
Yes
E-ring (E2)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(3)F/UC
B-2
E2
Yes
E-ring (E3)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(4) F/UC
B-1,2
E3
Yes
E-ring (E4)
B-1
E4
Yes
E-ring (E5)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(2.5) F/UC
B-2
E5
Yes
guide paper
PAPER GUIDE,AA
B-2
120
Yes
guide roller
ROLLER,GUIDE
B-2
102
Yes
head assembly cover
COVER,HEAD ASSEMBLY
B-1
534
Yes
head cover screw
SCREW, HEAD COVER
B-1
532
Yes
hexagon lock screw
HEXAGON LOCK SCREW
B-2,3
S12
Yes
hexagon nut
H.N.-1,3,F/ZN
B-2,3
N1
Yes
J feed roller shaft holder
J FEED ROLLER SHAFT HOLDER L
B-1
530
Yes
K-12 rubber foot
RUBBER FOOT,K-12
B-2
130
Yes
laminate bag
BAG,LAMINATE,400X500X0.5T
B-4
04
Yes
laminate bag
B-4
07
Yes
left cover fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,COVER,LEFT
B-1
518
Yes
left cutter plate spring
SPRING,CUTTER PLATE,LEFT
B-2
124
Yes
lower adapter cover
COVER,ADAPTER,LOWER,AA
B-3
136
Yes
lower case
CASE,LOWER,AA
B-2
119
Yes
main case
CASE MAIN,AA
B-2
131
Yes
main circuit board unit
MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT,AA
B-2
201
Yes
manual cutter
MANUAL CUTTER,AA
B-2
116
Yes
manual cutter
MANUAL CUTTER
B-1
511
Yes
mechanism assembly
MECHANISM ASSEMBLY M-U200
B-2
139
Yes
microswitch
MICRO SWITCH D2A-1120-(SE)
B-2
107
Yes
N.E. cable assembly
N.E.CABLE ASSEMBLY,BA
B-2
205
Yes
Rev. C
Parts List A-3
Confidential
Name in Price List
Supplied as a
Parts?
Page
ref. #
SCREW,DETECTOR ADJUSTMENT,N.E. 1
B-2
109
Yes
HOLDER,N.E.DETECTOR
B-2
105
Yes
N.E. detector lever
LEVER,N.E.DETECTOR
B-2
106
Yes
N.E.detector assembly
---
B-2
1002
No
operation label
LABEL,OPERATION,AA
B-2
143
Yes
pad assembly
PAD ASSEMBLY
B-4
05
Yes
paper feed assembly frame
FRAME,PAPER FEED ASSEMBLY,B
B-1
527
Yes
paper feed assembly roller
ROLLER,PAPER FEED ASSEMBLY,B
B-1
529
Yes
paper feed motor
MOTOR,PAPER FEED
B-1
531
Yes
paper feed reduction gear
GEAR,PAPER FEED REDUCTION
B-1
528
Yes
paper hold plate spring
PLATE SPRING,PAPER HOLD
B-1
524
Yes
paper hold roller
ROLLER,PAPER HOLD
B-1
523
Yes
SHAFT,PAPER HOLD ROLLER
B-1
522
Yes
paper hold spring
SPRING,PAPER HOLD
B-1
525
Yes
parallel I/F circuit board unit
PARALLEL I/F CIRCUIT BOARD

ASSEMBLY,C
B-2
202
Yes
power switch cable assembly
POWER SWITCH CABLE

ASSEMBLY,AA
B-2
204
Yes
power switch cover
COVER,POWER SWITCH,BA
B-2
134
Yes
print head assembly
PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY Ab
B-1
517
Yes
print head FFC
FFC,PRINT HEAD B
B-1
538
Yes
print head FPC
FPC,PRINT HEAD B
B-1
538
Yes
ribbon assembly frame
FRAME,RIBBON ASSEMBLY,D
B-1
536
Yes
ribbon drive assembly plate
PLATE,RIBBON DRIVE ASSEMBLY
B-1
512
Yes
ribbon frame earth plate
EARTH PLATE,RIBBON FRAME
B-1
520
Yes
ribbon frame fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,RIBBON FRAME
B-1
521
Yes
ribbon frame spring
SPRING,RIBBON FRAME,A
B-1
537
Yes
ribbon intermediate gear
GEAR,RIBBON INTERMEDIATE
B-1
501
Yes
ribbon release lever
LEVER,RIBBON RELEASE
B-1
503
Yes
ribbon release spring
SPRING,RIBBON RELEASE
B-1
505
Yes
ribbon switch lever
LEVER,RIBBON SWITCH
B-1
504
Yes
RIBBON TAKE-UP ASSEMBLY
B-1
533
Yes
ribbon transmission gear
GEAR,RIBBON TRANSMISSION
B-1
502
Yes
right cover fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,COVER,RIGHT
B-1
519
Yes
right cutter plate spring
SPRING,CUTTER PLATE,RIGHT
B-2
123
Yes
roll paper cover
COVER,ROLL PAPER,AA
B-2
142
Yes
roll paper holder
HOLDER,ROLL PAPER,AA
B-2
122
Yes
A-4 Parts List
Qty
Rev. C
Confidential
Supplied as a
Parts?
Name in Price List
Qty
Page
ref. #
roll paper receive roller
ROLL PAPER RECEIVE ROLLER
B-2
132
Yes
RS-232 I/F CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT,BB
B-2
202
Yes
rubber foot
RUBBER,FOOT,AA
B-2
127
Yes
switch cable assembly
SWITCH CABLE ASSEMBLY,CA
B-2
206
Yes
switch circuit board assembly
SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD

ASSEMBLY,AA
B-2
203
Yes
switch panel
SWITCH PANEL,AA
B-2
128
Yes
switch panel
SWITCH PANEL,BA
B-2
137
Yes
switch spacer
SPACER,SWITCH,AA
B-2
129
Yes
tension plate assembly
TENSION PLATE ASSEMBLY
B-1
514
Yes
thumbscrew M3X8,F/ZN
THUMB SCREW,M3X8,F/ZN
B-1
532
Yes
U230 corrugated pad
CORRUGATED PAD,U23O
B-4
06
Yes
U230 individual box
INDIBIDUAL BOX,U230
B-4
02
Yes
U230 outer box
OUTER BOX,U230
B-4
01
Yes
upper adapter cover
COVER,ADAPTER,UPPER,AA
B-3
135
Yes
upper paper guide
PAPER GUIDE,UPPER
B-1
526
Yes
upper plate
PLATE,UPPER,BA
B-2
112
Yes
wire band
WIRE BAND
B-2
144
Yes
Rev. C
Parts List A-5
Confidential
Reference Number List
Supplied as a
parts?
Name in pricList
Qty
Page
ref. #
caution seal
SEAL,CAUTION
B-2
101
Yes
guide roller
ROLLER,GUIDE
B-2
102
Yes
autocutter lock lever spring
SPRING,AUTO CUTTER LOCK LEVER
B-2
103
Yes
HOLDER,N.E.DETECTOR
B-2
105
Yes
N.E. detector lever
LEVER,N.E.DETECTOR
B-2
106
Yes
microswitch
MICRO SWITCH D2A-1120-(SE)
B-2
107
Yes
cable clamp
CABLE CLAMP YMC-05-0
B-2
108
Yes
SCREW,DETECTOR
ADJUSTMENT,N.E.
B-2
109
Yes
cutter plate cover
COVER,CUTTER PLATE,AB
B-2
110
Yes
AUTO CUTTER ASSEMBLY,TYPE 7320
B-2
111
Yes
upper plate
PLATE,UPPER,BA
B-2
112
Yes
cutter assembly plate
PLATE,CUTTER ASSEMBLY,DA
B-2
113
Yes
autocutter assembly lock lever
LOCK LEVER,AUTO CUTTER

ASSEMBLY,AA
B-2
114
Yes
circuit board plate
PLATE,CIRCUIT BOARD,AA
B-2
115
Yes
manual cutter
MANUAL CUTTER,AA
B-2
116
Yes
cutter support plate
SUPORT PLATE,CUTTER,AA
B-2
117
Yes
cutter plate spring
PLATE SPRING,CUTTER
B-2
118
Yes
lower case
CASE,LOWER,AA
B-2
119
Yes
guide paper
PAPER GUIDE,AA
B-2
120
Yes
cutter fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,CUTTER,AA
B-2
121
Yes
roll paper holder
HOLDER,ROLL PAPER,AA
B-2
122
Yes
right cutter plate spring
SPRING,CUTTER PLATE,RIGHT
B-2
123
Yes
left cutter plate spring
SPRING,CUTTER PLATE,LEFT
B-2
124
Yes
cutter plate shaft
SHAFT,CUTTER PLATE
B-2
125
Yes
cutter plate spring shaft
SHAFT,CUTTER PLATE,SPRING
B-2
126
Yes
rubber foot
RUBBER,FOOT,AA
B-2
127
Yes
switch panel
SWITCH PANEL,AA
B-2
128
Yes
switch spacer
SPACER,SWITCH,AA
B-2
129
Yes
K-12 rubber foot
RUBBER FOOT,K-12
B-2
130
Yes
main case
CASE MAIN,AA
B-2
131
Yes
roll paper receive roller
ROLL PAPER RECEIVE ROLLER
B-2
132
Yes
autocutter cable assembly
AUTO CUTTER CABLE ASSEMBLY
B-2
133
Yes
power switch cover
COVER,POWER SWITCH,BA
B-2
134
Yes
A-6 Parts List
Rev. C
Confidential
Supplied as a
parts?
Name in pricList
Qty
Page
ref. #
upper adapter cover
COVER,ADAPTER,UPPER,AA
B-3
135
Yes
lower adapter cover
COVER,ADAPTER,LOWER,AA
B-3
136
Yes
switch panel
SWITCH PANEL,BA
B-2
137
Yes
AC adapter
AC ADAPTER,P
B-3
138
Yes
mechanism assembly
MECHANISM ASSEMBLY M-U200
B-2
139
Yes
connector plate
PLATE,CONNECTOR,BA
B-2
140
Yes
cutter cover
COVER,CUTTER ,AA
B-2
141
Yes
roll paper cover
COVER,ROLL PAPER,AA
B-2
142
Yes
operation label
LABEL,OPERATION,AA
B-2
143
Yes
wire band
WIRE BAND
B-2
144
Yes
AC cable
AC CABLE,USA
B-2
145
Yes
cutter assembly
CUTTER,A,ASSEMBLY
B-2
146
Yes
main circuit board unit
MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT,AA
B-2
201
Yes
parallel I/F circuit board unit
PARALLEL I/F CIRCUIT BOARD

ASSEMBLY,C
B-2
202
Yes
RS-232 I/F CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT,BB
B-2
202
Yes
switch circuit board assembly
SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD

ASSEMBLY,AA
B-2
203
Yes
power switch cable assembly
POWER SWITCH CABLE

ASSEMBLY,AA
B-2
204
Yes
N.E. cable assembly
N.E.CABLE ASSEMBLY,BA
B-2
205
Yes
switch cable assembly
SWITCH CABLE ASSEMBLY,CA
B-2
206
Yes
ribbon intermediate gear
GEAR,RIBBON INTERMEDIATE
B-1
501
Yes
ribbon transmission gear
GEAR,RIBBON TRANSMISSION
B-1
502
Yes
ribbon release lever
LEVER,RIBBON RELEASE
B-1
503
Yes
ribbon switch lever
LEVER,RIBBON SWITCH
B-1
504
Yes
ribbon release spring
SPRING,RIBBON RELEASE
B-1
505
Yes
belt tension spring
SPRING,BELT TENSION
B-1
506
Yes
carriage shaft
SHAFT,CARRIAGE
B-1
507
Yes
carriage guide shaft
SHAFT,CARRIAGE GUIDE
B-1
508
Yes
adjusting roller shaft holder
SHAFT HOLDER,ADJUSTING ROLLER
B-1
509
Yes
carriage motor radiating plate
RADIATING PLATE,CARRIAGE
MOTOR
B-1
510
Yes
manual cutter
MANUAL CUTTER
B-1
511
Yes
ribbon drive assembly plate
PLATE,RIBBON DRIVE ASSEMBLY
B-1
512
Yes
carriage assembly motor
MOTOR,CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
B-1
513
Yes
tension plate assembly
TENSION PLATE ASSEMBLY
B-1
514
Yes
detector assembly
DETECTOR ASSEMBLY
B-1
515
Yes
Rev. C
Parts List A-7
Confidential
Supplied as a
parts?
Name in pricList
Qty
Page
ref. #
carriage assembly
CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
B-1
516
Yes
print head assembly
PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY Ab
B-1
517
Yes
left cover fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,COVER,LEFT
B-1
518
Yes
right cover fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,COVER,RIGHT
B-1
519
Yes
ribbon frame earth plate
EARTH PLATE,RIBBON FRAME
B-1
520
Yes
ribbon frame fixing plate
FIXING PLATE,RIBBON FRAME
B-1
521
Yes
SHAFT,PAPER HOLD ROLLER
B-1
522
Yes
paper hold roller
ROLLER,PAPER HOLD
B-1
523
Yes
paper hold plate spring
PLATE SPRING,PAPER HOLD
B-1
524
Yes
paper hold spring
SPRING,PAPER HOLD
B-1
525
Yes
upper paper guide
PAPER GUIDE,UPPER
B-1
526
Yes
paper feed assembly frame
FRAME,PAPER FEED ASSEMBLY,B
B-1
527
Yes
paper feed reduction gear
GEAR,PAPER FEED REDUCTION
B-1
528
Yes
paper feed assembly roller
ROLLER,PAPER FEED ASSEMBLY,B
B-1
529
Yes
J feed roller shaft holder
J FEED ROLLER SHAFT HOLDER L
B-1
530
Yes
paper feed motor
MOTOR,PAPER FEED
B-1
531
Yes
thumbscrew M3X8,F/ZN
THUMB SCREW,M3X8,F/ZN
B-1
532
Yes
head cover screw
SCREW, HEAD COVER
B-1
532
Yes
RIBBON TAKE-UP ASSEMBLY
B-1
533
Yes
head assembly cover
COVER,HEAD ASSEMBLY
B-1
534
Yes
belt tension hold plate
PLATE,BELT TENSION HOLD
B-1
535
Yes
ribbon assembly frame
FRAME,RIBBON ASSEMBLY,D
B-1
536
Yes
ribbon frame spring
SPRING,RIBBON FRAME,A
B-1
537
Yes
print head FFC
FFC,PRINT HEAD B
B-1
538
Yes
print head FPC
FPC,PRINT HEAD B
B-1
538
Yes
base frame assembly
---
B-1
1001
No
N.E.detector assembly
---
B-2
1002
No
U230 outer box
OUTER BOX,U230
B-4
01
Yes
U230 individual box
INDIBIDUAL BOX,U230
B-4
02
Yes
attachment bag
BAG,ATTACHMENT
B-4
03
Yes
laminate bag
B-4
04
Yes
pad assembly
PAD ASSEMBLY
B-4
05
Yes
U230 corrugated pad
CORRUGATED PAD,U23O
B-4
06
Yes
laminate bag
B-4
07
Yes
E-ring (E1)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(1.5)
B-1,2
E1
Yes
E-ring (E2)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(3)F/UC
B-2
E2
Yes
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Supplied as a
parts?
Name in pricList
Qty
Page
ref. #
E-ring (E3)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(4) F/UC
B-1,2
E3
Yes
E-ring (E4)
B-1
E4
Yes
E-ring (E5)
RETAINING RING TYPE-E(2.5) F/UC
B-2
E5
Yes
hexagon nut
H.N.-1,3,F/ZN
B-2,3
N1
Yes
C.P.T-B screw, 3X14, F/NI
C.P.T-B SCREW,3X14,F/NI
B-1
S1
Yes
C.P.P-tite screw, 3X10, F/ZN
C.P.P-TITE,3X10,F/ZN
B-2
S10
Yes
C.B.B-tite screw, 2X8, F/ZN
C.B.B-TITE,2X8,F/ZN
B-2
S11
Yes
hexagon lock screw
HEXAGON LOCK SCREW
B-2,3
S12
Yes
C.P.T-B screw, 3X10, F/ZN
B-2
S13
Yes
C.P.T-BT screw, 3X12, F/ZN
B-2
S2
Yes
C.P.(O).screw 3X6 F/ZN
B-2
S3
Yes
C.P.S.screw, 3X6 F/ZN
C.P.S.SCREW,3X6 F/ZN
B-1,2
S4
Yes
C.B.S-TITE.SCREW,3X5,F/ZN
B-2
S5
Yes
C.B.S.screw, 3X6, F/NI
C.B.S.SCREW,3X6,F/NI
B-1
S6
Yes
C.B.T-BT screw, 3X10, F/Zn
C.B.T-BT.SCREW,3X10,F/Zn
B-1
S7
Yes
C.C.S.screw M3X6, F/ZN
C.C.S.SCREW M3X6,F/ZN
B-1
S8
Yes
C.P.S-tite (S-P4), 3X8, F/Zn
C.P.S-TITE(S-P4),3X8,F/Zn
B-1
S9
Yes
Rev. C
Parts List A-9
Confidential
A-10 Parts List
Rev. C
Confidential
Appendix B
Overall Exploded Diagrams

Printer Mechanism Unit Overall Exploded Diagram
S10
517
538
S8
518
516
S5
530
514
512
E4
S8
520
S7
525
507
519
511
506
S5
E4
509
501
502
531
504
E2
508
503
505
S7
523
528
522
524
525
527
509
534
532
1001
536
E4
535
533
S9
E5
513
537
529
515
510
521
Rev. C
526
Overall Exploded Diagrams B-1
Confidential
Case Unit Overall Exploded Diagram

146
131
S5
141
S13
120
110
111
144
133
S2
S6
E2
115
S6
S2
116
C
125
E2
102
113
114
134
D
S5
203
103
E4
S13
S4
201
206
S5
127
S6
S3
S2
101
130
129
S1
130
S2
132
A
108
S3
S1
S4
121
E3
S3
C
123
143
127
S3
126
142
132
119
139
118
S5
128
145
126
117
137
112
124 E3
E2
132
S3
132
205
109
204
202
S11
S3
107
202
1002
138
140
N1
S2
S2
E1
122
S3
105
S3
S12
S5
S4
S2
Rev. C
PARALLEL
S3
S3
S2
106
SERIAL
Confidential
Power Supply Box Exploded Diagram
S2
S2
136
138
135
S1
S1
Rev. C
Confidential
Packing
06
07
AC Adapter
04
03
Power supply cover
A
Roll paper
Ribbon casette
View from A
Manuals
Printer
05
01
Rev. C
02
Confidential
Appendix C
General Lubrication Point Diagrams

Prnter Mechanism Unit Lubrication Point Diagram
O-10
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
Rev. C
General Lubrication Point Diagrams C-1
Confidential
Case Unit Lubrication Point Diagram
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
C
B
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
G-31
PARALLEL
Rev. C
SERIAL
General Lubrication Point Diagrams C-2
Confidential
Appendix D
Circuit Diagrams
Main Circuit Board Diagrams (Outline)
+24B
DSR RST
#25 RST
CLKREQ
+5V
Q200
nRST
1
7
1
2
5
RM6
4 A19/DSW8
3 A18/BTDET
2 A17/DSW12
1 A16/DSW11
C42
IN
NC
NC
C
R44
QM201
6
8
3
4
OUT
NC
NC
GND
C27
RES/DSW6
C28
ALE
RD
WR
33
60
61
A20/DSW2
A19/DSW8
A18/BTDET
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
MCE
29
28
27
17
+5V
5
PCE2
C15
C105
+5V
PCE1
U203
2
C18
A17/DSW12
+5V
I/F BOARD
A16/DSW11
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A20/DSW2
CN4
SG
NRESET
DSR_RESET
N25_RESET
HOST_CTS
RD
SD
SG
PG
+24V
+24V
PG
DK_P
DK_G
DK_2
+5V
SG
CLKREQ
CLKIN/DTR
RTS
DET
CTS
HOST_RTS
PG
+24V
+24V
PG
PG
DK_S
DK_1
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
#RST
RM200
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
RES/DSW6
RD
SD
WR
+5V
+5V
C41
A19/DSW8
A18/BTDET
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
RM201
4 CLK_REQ
3 CLK/DTR
RTS
2
DET
1
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
A16
BYTE
VSS
D15/A-1
D7
D14
D6
D13
D5
D12
D4
VCC
D11
D3
D10
D2
D9
D1
D8
D0
OE
VSS
CE
A0
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
R105
C24
DSW11
C40
A0
AD7
C25
AD6
+5V
U201
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AD5
A14
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
AD0
AD1
AD2
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
RD
PCE2
A1
NC
A16
A14
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D0
D1
D2
GND
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
VCC
A15
CE2
R/W
A13
A8
A9
A11
OE
A10
CE1
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
A15
A15
A14
A13
A12
50
49
48
47
A11
A10
A9
A8
46
45
44
43
A15
A14
A13
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
2
5
6
9
12
15
16
19
Q0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
OC
G
3
4
7
8
13
14
17
18
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
1
11
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
42
41
40
39
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
38
37
36
35
RES/DSW6
RD
CLK/DTR
SD
10
18
19
20
31
13
77
79
16
DET
CLK_REQ
CTS
RTS
AD[0..7]
C104
DK2/LS
A[0..7]
DKS
25
X1
59
P93/M13
58
P92/M12 57
P91/M11
56
P90/M10
A19/DSW8
PFC/DSW7
RES/DSW6
PF A/DSW5
55
P23/M03
54
P22/M02
53
P21/M01
52
P20/M00
nCAC/DSW4
CR C/DSW3
A20/DSW2
CR A/DSW1
#RST
Q114
P.G +24IN
4 RD
3 CLK/DTR
2 SD
1 RES/DSW6
5
6
7
8
+5V
RM5
3
2
4
1
DKD1/MSEL
DKD2/LSEL
DK S
6
DET
7 CLK_REQ
RTS
5
CTS
8
62
63
10
PFCOM
CRCOM
+24COM SW
R112
2
2
Q115
CN2
DM133
6
R118
P.G
DK2/LS
+24AD
DKS
DK1/MS
10K
10K
DKD1/MSEL
DKD2/LSEL
80
1
32
PLED/DSW0
ELED/DSW9
PF SW
DM202
1
CN5
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
7
P60/AN0
8
P61/AN1
9
P62/AN2
11
P64/AN4 12
P65/AN5
P72/RXD1
P73/SCLK1
P74/TXD1
P81/INT0
P66/AN6
P54/INT2/TI5
P55/WAIT/TO1
P70
WDTOUT
+5V
+5V
30
2
22
26
R13
QM3
CR B
CR D
DM203
1
3
2
+5V
PF MOTOR
R102
QM4
+5V
6
DM204
1
PF A/DSW5
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
D50
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
R46
CN6
DM205
1
DM122
4
1
2
3
4
5
PF A
PF C
PF COM
PF B
PF D
Page D-4
D10
PF_B
AVCC
DM206
1
3
R18
PF_D
C29
VDTC
HD TEMP
NE
RE
HP DET
+24C
+24C
R19
HD T
+5V
AC RST/COVER
AC1/DSEL
AC2/DSEL
14
P67/AN7
3
P100 4
P101
C19
+5V
+5V
DM130
R8
AVCC
AVCC
AVSS
GND
P32
P33
P63/AN3
C30
C33
HEAD1
HEAD5
VCC
VCC
VCC
P53/INT1/TI4
P52/TO5
P51/TO4
ELED/DSW9
C32
VSS
VSS
VSS
P56/INT3/TI2
P57/TO3
P82
C4
HEAD6
1mm
5
6
7
8
PLED/DSW0
BZOFF
78
51
23
4
3
2
1
+5V
+24DT
DM134
4
RM101
QM104
75
34
15
+5V
5
HEAD2
QM1
HEAD
CN7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
Q101
QM105
+ 2n4C+R2nC
4PC
OFM
C O MHEAD4
P80/WDTOUT
NMI
CLK
EA
DM131
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
FG
#2
#4
#6
#8
COM(#4,6,8)
#9
COM(#1,2,9)
THEM1
THEM2
COM(#3,5,7)
#5
#7
#1
#3
+5V
Q13
R28
R113
CR A
CR C
CR COM
CR B
CR D
1
2
3
4
5
Q113
R45
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
1
2
3
4
5
DM120
DM210
6
1
Q34
DK S
HEAD3
HEAD7
QM2
1
DKS
F.G
RM102
R29
QM112
+5V
Q117
AC2/DSEL3
QM106
+24A
D108
4
3
2
1
AC1/DSEL5
HEAD9
5
6
7
8
+24
WDTOUT
DM132
1
R59
U2-U4
with heat sink
+5V
HEAD8
+24DT
QM115
3
+24DT
QM107
+5V
R5
nCRCOM
nPFCOM
+24A
+24B
+24C
1
+24A
HEAD COM
A/C COM
DKD COM
U2
+24DT
Q1
2
D47
VIN
SW
C14
VOUT
GND
SEN
3
4
PF SW
PF SW
L201
+5V
C45
+5V
ELED/DSW9 3
DM128
1
PLED/DSW0
1
2
D202
R41
L206
R55
R56
VOUT
SEN
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
(ERROR)
(PAPER)
(FEED)
C46
R17
CN11
10
1
2
N.E
GND
7
3
RM204
L208
AC1/DSEL
1
2
QM100
6
1
DM129
4
1
C11
N.E SEN.
+24A
C106
QM108
+24DT
BZOFF
C12
+5V
H.P
GND
R.E
C44
C22
C107
AC2/DSEL
1
3mm
C7
(POWER)
1
2
3
4
RM203
nCAC/DSW4
L207
SW2
D11
1
2
3
4
+5V
NEC
C17
D12
C6
CN1
Q201
D13
D6
1
2
3
4
RM205
+24B
CR COM
SW
REC
HPC
NEC
ACS
4
3
2
1
C23
BZ1
VIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW2
PALED
ELED
PWLED
GND
CVSEN
+5V
COVER
R15
R54
5
2
F1
125V,T2A
DC.CON.
1
2
3
SH
L205
C205
U3
nPFCOM
+30V
GND
N.C
F.G
1
QM109
+5V
QM110
J1
1
2
JST
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
nCRCOM
R7
5
6
7
8
CN13
2
CN8
RE
HP DET
NE
PFCOM
GND
SW1_I
SW1_O
4
CRCOM
D3
CN12
1
L204
+5R
SENSOR
Operati on
Panel
& Cove r
2
L203
POWER SW
L202
C16
R6
+24COM SW
R40
+5V
nCRCOM
nPFCOM
+24A
+24B
+24C
D4
4
10
C39
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
2
C20
C10
AUTO CUTTER
8
4
QM113
9
5
D200
nPFCOM
GND
P.G
CN9
4
1
L1
R209
SW
VOUT
SEN
+24C
PF COM
DM211
1
+5V
1
2
3
4
AC M1
AC M2
GND
AC RES
+5V
RM202
3
5
U202B
4
3
2
1
VIN
GND
1
2
3
4
C21
U4
5
ACS
R34
AC_RST/COVER
D5
R211
C9
F.G
2
U202A
C8
5
6
7
8
C200
1
7
C207
Page D-5
Page D-3
RM103
HEAD9
HEAD1
HEAD2
HEAD3
HEAD4
HEAD5
HEAD6
HEAD7
HEAD8
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
CR MOTOR
R101
+5V
QM111
6
SG
5
DKD 2P
4
+24V 3
DKD SW
2
DKD 1P
1
FG
QM101
QM103
P50
P47
P46
P45
P44
P43
P42
P41
P40
D15
DK2/LS
DKD
76
74
73
8
7
6
5
HEAD[1..9]
A11
A10
A9
A8
+5V
R117
DSW1
C31
RM105
1
2
3
4
+5V
DK1/MS
DK1/MS
CR C/DSW3
DM209
6
PF C/DSW7
U7
20
WR
A13
A8
A9
A11
RD
A10
PCE1
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
CTS
R52
P77
P76
P75
P71
C208
A 1A61/ 7 / D S W 1 2
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A19
NC
WE
RESET
NC
NC
RY/BY
A18/NC
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
X2
Page D-2
U101
ALE
RD
WR
24
CR A/DSW1
RD
WR
X1
RESET
A19/DSW8#8
PF_C/DSW7
RES/DSW6
PF A/DSW5
nCAC/DSW4
CR C/DSW3
A20/DSW2
CR A/DSW1
#1
U5
21
DM208
1
RM104
C26
A[8..20]
DSW2
BZOFF
#8
CLKREQ
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
#25 RSTO
DSR RSTO
PLED/DSW0
ELED/DSW9
#1
+5V
+5V
10
R205
5
6
7
8
DM201
6
1
R212
DM111
3
A20/DSW2
DSR
# 2 5RST
#RRSSTT
+24
D9
R206
D26
U9
3
R50
10
+5V
R49
+5V
C101
DSR OR #25
+5V
+5V
DM207
1
10
+5V
#RST
R208
+5V
3
QM200
2
J2
1
4
U200
R201
COMP
R202
OSC
SS
7
C2
FB
IN
C202
BOOT
5
(Fusible resistance)
GND
OUT
8
4 1mm
L200
D201
C1
R203
R210
+5V
R114
SW1
+5I
C204
C201
C209
R204
C203 C206
Rev. C
Circuit Diagrams D-1
Confidential
MMain Circuit Board Diagrams (1/4)

DSR RST
#25 RST
CLKREQ
+5V
#RST
C101
R49
DSR OR #25
+5V
+5V
+5V
R50
nRST
D26
A20/DSW2
U9
R205
7
1
2
5
RM6
5
6
7
8
DSR
# 2 5RST
#RRSSTT
4
3
2
1
C42
A19/DSW8
A18/BTDET
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
IN
NC
NC
C
R44
QM201
6
8
3
4
OUT
NC
NC
GND
C27
RES/DSW6
C28
C26
U5
A[8..20]
21
RD
WR
ALE
RD
WR
33
60
61
A20/DSW2
A19/DSW8
A18/BTDET
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
MCE
29
28
27
17
A15
A14
A13
A12
50
49
48
47
A11
A10
A9
A8
46
45
44
43
+5V
PCE2
C15
C105
+5V
PCE1
U203
2
C18
+5V
A17/DSW12
I/F BOARD
U101
CN4
SG
NRESET
DSR_RESET
N25_RESET
HOST_CTS
RD
SD
SG
PG
+24V
+24V
PG
DK_P
DK_G
DK_2
+5V
SG
CLKREQ
CLKIN/DTR
RTS
DET
CTS
HOST_RTS
PG
+24V
+24V
PG
PG
DK_S
DK_1
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
#RST
RM200
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
RES/DSW6
RD
SD
A16/DSW11
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A20/DSW2
+5V
WR
+5V
C41
RM201
4 CLK_REQ
3 CLK/DTR
RTS
2
DET
1
5
6
7
8
A19/DSW8
A18/BTDET
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
A16
BYTE
VSS
D15/A-1
D7
D14
D6
D13
D5
D12
D4
VCC
D11
D3
D10
D2
D9
D1
D8
D0
OE
VSS
CE
A0
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
R105
C24
DSW11
C40
A0
AD7
C25
AD6
+5V
U201
AD5
A14
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
AD0
AD1
AD2
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
RD
PCE2
A1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NC
A16
A14
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D0
D1
D2
GND
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
VCC
A15
CE2
R/W
A13
A8
A9
A11
OE
A10
CE1
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
A15
P77
P76
P75
P71
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
U7
20
WR
A13
A8
A9
A11
RD
A10
PCE1
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
2
5
6
9
12
15
16
19
Q0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
OC
G
10
3
4
7
8
13
14
17
18
1
11
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
42
41
40
39
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
38
37
36
35
RES/DSW6
RD
CLK/DTR
SD
CTS
R52
ALE
RD
WR
C208
A 1A61/ 7 / D S W 1 2
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A19
NC
WE
RESET
NC
NC
RY/BY
A18/NC
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
RESET
DET
CLK_REQ
CTS
RTS
AD[0..7]
C104
DK2/LS
A[0..7]
18
19
20
31
13
77
79
16
DKS
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
P72/RXD1
P73/SCLK1
P74/TXD1
P81/INT0
P66/AN6
P54/INT2/TI5
P55/WAIT/TO1
P70
DK1/MS
RM105
DK1/MS
#RST
Q114
P.G +24IN
5
6
7
8
+5V
RM5
4
3
2
1
3
2
4
1
RD
CLK/DTR
SD
RES/DSW6
6
DET
7 CLK_REQ
RTS
5
8
CTS
DKD1/MSEL
DKD2/LSEL
DK S
62
63
10
PFCOM
CRCOM
+24COM SW
76
74
73
P32
P33
P63/AN3
+5V
R117
R112
DK2/LS
2
Q115
DKD
SG
DKD 2P
+24V
DKD SW
DKD 1P
FG
6
5
4
3
2
1
P.G
DK2/LS
+24AD
DKS
DK1/MS
DM133
6
R118
1
CN2
P53/INT1/TI4
P52/TO5
P51/TO4
D15
10K
10K
DKD1/MSEL
WDTOUT
+5V
+5V
+5V
R13
R28
R113
80
1
32
P56/INT3/TI2
P57/TO3
P82
DKD2/LSEL
QM111
PLED/DSW0
ELED/DSW9
PF SW
30
2
22
26
P80/WDTOUT
NMI
CLK
EA
Q34
DK S
DKS
F.G
C39
D108
Rev. C
+24A
Confidential
Main Circuit Board Diagrams (2/4)

+24A
D108
WDTOUT
R59
U2-U4
with heat sink
+5V
+24DT
QM115
3
+24DT
2
R5
nCRCOM
nPFCOM
+24A
+24B
+24C
1
D4
5
+24A
HEAD COM
A/C COM
DKD COM
U2
+24DT
Q1
2
D47
VIN
SW
+24COM SW
SEN
3
4
PF SW
C14
VOUT
GND
C45
C16
+5V
R6
CRCOM
POWER SW
DM128
1
ELED/DSW9 3
PLED/DSW0
nCRCOM
5
R7
D3
PFCOM
CN12
1
2
5
QM110
J1
BZ1
U3
R54
nPFCOM
JST
2
F1
125V,T2A
VIN
SW
SEN
Q201
D13
D6
C6
CN1
1
2
3
4
3mm
C7
(POWER)
+24DT
1
2
3
SH
VOUT
+24B
CR COM
DC.CON.
+30V
GND
N.C
F.G
QM109
+5V
GND
SW1_I
SW1_O
1
2
BZOFF
C12
C11
R17
C10
GND
P.G
nPFCOM
L1
D5
U4
1
SW
VOUT
SEN
+24C
PF COM
4
R211
VIN
GND
C9
F.G
C8
R208
+5V
3
J2
4
U200
R201
C2
COMP
R202
FB
OSC
SS
IN
C202
BOOT
5
GND
OUT
8
4 1mm
L200
D201
C1
R203
R210
+5I
+5V
R114
SW1
C204
C201
C209
R204
C203 C206
Rev. C
Confidential

+24B
+5V
Q200
DM207
6
1
2
+24
D9
DM201
1
6
R212
+5V
RES/DSW6
25
X1
59
P93/M13
58
P92/M12 57
P91/M11
56
P90/M10
A19/DSW8
PFC/DSW7
RES/DSW6
PF A/DSW5
55
P23/M03
54
P22/M02
53
P21/M01
52
P20/M00
nCAC/DSW4
CR C/DSW3
A20/DSW2
CR A/DSW1
CR A/DSW1
CR C/DSW3
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
CR B
CR D
DM203
1
DM210
1
3
2
+5V
Q113
PF MOTOR
R102
QM4
+5V
+5V
6
DM204
1
RM103
PF A/DSW5
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
DM205
6
1
+5V
R46
D50
7
8
9
11
12
DM122
4
1
2
3
4
5
10
1
2
3
4
5
PF A
PF C
PF COM
PF B
PF D
D10
PF_B
AVCC
DM206
1
3
R18
R45
P60/AN0
P61/AN1
P62/AN2
P64/AN4
P65/AN5
QM103
HEAD9
HEAD1
HEAD2
HEAD3
HEAD4
HEAD5
HEAD6
HEAD7
HEAD8
CN6
HEAD[1..9]
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
QM3
DM120
DSW1
PF C/DSW7
P50
P47
P46
P45
P44
P43
P42
P41
P40
CR A
CR C
CR COM
CR B
CR D
1
5
1
2
3
4
5
QM101
1
2
3
4
5
DM202
6
1
DM209
6
CN5
9
X2
CR MOTOR
8
2
RM104
A19/DSW8#8
PF_C/DSW7
RES/DSW6
PF A/DSW5
nCAC/DSW4
CR C/DSW3
A20/DSW2
CR A/DSW1
#1
24
X1
DSW2
#8
BZOFF
CLKREQ
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
#25 RSTO
DSR RSTO
PLED/DSW0
ELED/DSW9
#1
DM208
6
1
+5V
DM111
3
R206
1
10
+5V
PF_D
C29
VDTC
HD TEMP
NE
RE
HP DET
+24C
+24C
R19
HD T
+5V
C19
+5V
+5V
DM130
R8
AVCC
AVCC
GND
C31
AVSS
C30
C33
HEAD1
HEAD5
1mm
4
3
2
1
+5V
HEAD6
C4
5
6
7
8
+24DT
78
51
23
+5V
ELED/DSW9
HEAD2
PLED/DSW0
QM1
HEAD
CN7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10
C32
VSS
VSS
VSS
75
34
15
DM134
4
RM101
QM104
VCC
VCC
VCC
AC RST/COVER
AC1/DSEL
AC2/DSEL
14
P67/AN7
3
P100 4
P101
BZOFF
QM105
Q101
6
DM131
1
R101
+ 2n4C+R2nC
4PC
C O MHEAD4
OFM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
FG
#2
#4
#6
#8
COM(#4,6,8)
#9
COM(#1,2,9)
THEM1
THEM2
COM(#3,5,7)
#5
#7
#1
#3
+5V
Q13
QM2
1
HEAD3
RM102
R29
QM112
+5V
Q117
HEAD7
2
QM106
Rev. C
AC2/DSEL3
DM132
1
4
3
2
1
5
6
7
8
+24
A
Confidential
HEAD9
HEAD8
3
10
AC1/DSEL5
+24DT
QM107
+5V
nCRCOM
nPFCOM
+24A
+24B
+24C
PF SW
L201
+5V
L202
1
1
L204
R41
L205
L206
D202
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
C205
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW2
PALED
ELED
PWLED
GND
CVSEN
+5V
COVER
REC
HPC
NEC
ACS
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
RM205
+5V
4
3
2
1
C44
C22
C46
N.E SEN.
+24A
C107
C106
CN11
1
2
NEC
2
AC2/DSEL
QM108
10
AC1/DSEL
1
2
N.E
GND
6
2
7
3
RM204
L208
1
DM129
4
(FEED)
QM100
4
(ERROR)
SW2
1
(PAPER)
nCAC/DSW4
L207
2
C17
D11
+5V
H.P
GND
R.E
C23
4
D12
1
2
3
4
RM203
5
6
7
8
R15
R56
R55
CN8
RE
HP DET
NE
CN13
2
+5R
SENSOR
Operati on
Panel
& Cove r
2
L203
R40
+5V
nCRCOM
nPFCOM
+24A
+24B
+24C
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
2
C20
1
AUTO CUTTER
8
4
QM113
9
5
D200
CN9
4
1
R209
ACS
R34
AC_RST/COVER
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
AC M1
AC M2
GND
AC RES
C21
DM211
1
+5V
6
4
5
2
+5V
RM202
3
4
3
2
1
3
8
U202B
5
6
7
8
C200
1
7
2
U202A
4
C207
QM200
3
2
1
Rev. C
Confidential
Main circuit board diagram (type EBA, EBB)

DSR RST
#25 RST
CLKREQ
#RST
+5V
C101
+5V
R49
DSR OR #25
+5V
+5V
+5V
R50
DM111
nRST
D26
A20/DSW2
R205
5
6
7
8
RM6
4 A19/DSW8
3 A18/BTDET
2 A17/DSW12
1 A16/DSW11
7
1
2
5
C42
U9
IN
NC
NC
C
R44
6
8
3
4
OUT
NC
NC
GND
QM201
C27
RES/DSW6
C28
C26
U5
21
A[8..20]
RD
WR
PCE1
I/F BOARD
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
A16/DSW11
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A20/DSW2
#RST
5
6
7
8
RM200
4
3
2
1
RES/DSW6
RD
SD
+5V
WR
+5V
C41
5
6
7
8
RM201
U203
2
3
+5V
A17/DSW12
SG
NRESET
DSR_RESET
N25_RESET
HOST_CTS
RD
SD
SG
PG
+24V
+24V
PG
DK_P
DK_G
DK_2
+5V
SG
CLKREQ
CLKIN/DTR
RTS
DET
CTS
HOST_RTS
PG
+24V
+24V
PG
PG
DK_S
DK_1
C18
DSR RST
#25 RST
CN4
+5V
A19/DSW8
A18/BTDET
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
4 CLK_REQ
3
CLK/DTR
RTS
2
1
DET
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A19
NC
WE
RESET
NC
NC
RY/BY
A18/NC
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
A16
BYTE
VSS
D15/A-1
D7
D14
D6
D13
D5
D12
D4
VCC
D11
D3
D10
D2
D9
D1
D8
D0
OE
VSS
CE
A0
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
C24
A0
AD7
C40
C25
AD6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AD5
A14
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
AD0
AD1
AD2
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
RD
PCE2
A1
U201
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
VCC
A15
CE2
R/W
A13
A8
A9
A11
OE
A10
CE1
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
NC
A16
A14
A12
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D0
D1
D2
GND
+5V
A15
WR
A13
A8
A9
A11
RD
A10
PCE1
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
20
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
2
5
6
9
12
15
16
19
Q0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
OC
G
3
4
7
8
13
14
17
18
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
1
11
50
49
48
47
A11
A10
A9
A8
46
45
44
43
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
42
41
40
39
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
38
37
36
35
RES/DSW6
RD
CLK/DTR
SD
10
18
19
20
31
13
77
79
16
R52
AD[0..7]
C104
DK2/LS
DKS
DET
CLK_REQ
CTS
RTS
X2
P93/M13
P92/M12
P91/M11
P90/M10
P77
P76
P75
P71
P23/M03
P22/M02
P21/M01
P20/M00
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
P50
P47
P46
P45
P44
P43
P42
P41
P40
A[0..7]
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
P60/AN0
P61/AN1
P62/AN2
P64/AN4
P65/AN5
P72/RXD1
P73/SCLK1
P74/TXD1
P81/INT0
P66/AN6
P54/INT2/TI5
P55/WAIT/TO1
P70
P67/AN7
P100
P101
AVCC
24
25
X1
59
58
57
56
A19/DSW8
PFC/DSW7
RES/DSW6
PF A/DSW5
55
54
53
52
nCAC/DSW4
CR C/DSW3
A20/DSW2
CR A/DSW1
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
HEAD9
HEAD1
HEAD2
HEAD3
HEAD4
HEAD5
HEAD6
HEAD7
HEAD8
7
8
9
11
12
VDTC
HD TEMP
NE
RE
HP DET
14
3
4
AC RST/COVER
AC1/DSEL
AC2/DSEL
AVCC
GND
DK1/MS
RM105
5
6
7
8
#RST
+5V
Q114
4 RD
3 CLK/DTR
2 SD
1 RES/DSW6
3
2
4
1
RM5
DKD1/MSEL
DKD2/LSEL
DK S
DET
6
7 CLK_REQ
5
RTS
8
CTS
+5V
2
1
Q115
P.G
DK2/LS
+24AD
DKS
DK1/MS
76
74
73
AVSS
P32
P33
P63/AN3
VCC
VCC
VCC
P53/INT1/TI4
P52/TO5
P51/TO4
R118
DM133
DKD1/MSEL
80
1
32
PLED/DSW0
ELED/DSW9
PF SW
75
34
15
+5V
C32
VSS
VSS
VSS
R112
DK2/LS
DKD
62
63
10
PFCOM
CRCOM
+24COM SW
R117
6
5
4
3
2
1
A15
A14
A13
A12
X1
ALE
RD
WR
U7
D15
SG
DKD 2P
+24V
DKD SW
DKD 1P
FG
29
28
27
17
CTS
DK1/MS
CN2
A20/DSW2
A19/DSW8
A18/BTDET
A17/DSW12
A16/DSW11
MCE
RESET
C208
R105
U101
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
33
60
61
+5V
PCE2
C15
C105
ALE
RD
WR
P56/INT3/TI2
P57/TO3
P82
C4
78
51
23
DKD2/LSEL
WDTOUT
+5V
+5V
QM111
+5V
30
2
22
26
R13
R28
R113
Q34
P80/WDTOUT
NMI
CLK
EA
DK S
DKS
F.G
C39
AC2/DSEL
D108
+24A
AC1/DSEL
WDTOUT
R59
U2-U4
with heat sink
+5V
3
QM115
+24DT
R5
1
4
+24DT
U2
5
+24DT
D47
C14
VIN
VOUT
SW
GND
SEN
nCRCOM
nPFCOM
+24A
+24B
+24C
+24A
HEAD COM
A/C COM
DKD COM
3
4
PF SW
C45
C16
+5V
+5V
Operation Panel
R6
PF SW
2
1
Q1
+24COM SW
D4
CRCOM
PFCOM
POWER SW
1
2
nCRCOM
R55
2
1
2
3
4
2
1
D6
U3
5
R54
VIN
SW
GND
VOUT
SEN
+24B
CR COM
R213
Q202
D13
C6
C7
QM110
J1
F1
125V,T2A
or
250V,T2A
R15
R56
C17
R214
GREEN
(POWER)
D12
D11
RED
(PAPER)
RED
(ERROR)
+24DT
1
1
2
3
SH
L205
R41
QM109
+5V
BZ1
1
2
DC.CON.
+30V
GND
N.C
F.G
1
+5V
D3
nPFCOM
CN1
PLED/DSW0 5
R7
1
2
DM128
CN12
SW1_I
SW1_O
ELED/DSW9 3
C12
C11
R17
BZOFF
D202
C10
D200
GND
P.G
nPFCOM
L1
D5
U4
2
1
VIN
SW
GND
VOUT
SEN
+24C
PF COM
DM211
1
+5V
RM202
5
U202B
4
3
2
1
R211
5
6
7
8
C9
7
2
F.G
U202A
C8
C207
R208
+5V
3
J2
2
1
4
+5I
QM200
SW1
+5V
R114
U200
2
R201
R202
C2
5
3
7
2
1
6
IN
OSC
COMP
SS
GND
BOOT
FB
OUT
8
4
L200
D201
C1
R203
R210
C202
C204
R204
C201
C209
C203 C206
Rev. C
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Switch Panel Circuit Board Unit Diagrams
PANEL SW
CN13S
SW2
1
PALED
2
ELED
3
PWLED
4
GND
5
CVSEN
6
+5V
7
COVER
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R1S
R2S
SW2S
Rev. C
D13S
D11S
D12S
GREEN
(POWER)
RED
(ERROR)
RED
(PAPER END)
U1S
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Appendix E
Parts Layout
Main Circuit Board Unit
Rev. C
Parts Layout E-1
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Switch Panel Circuit Board Unit
E-2 Parts Layout
Rev. C
Confidential
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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
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TM-U230 Service Manual

Chapter 3 Mechanism Configuration and Operating Principles

Chapter 4 Handling, Inspection and Maintenance

TM-U230 Service Manual

How to Clean the Fine Coating Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Appendix A Parts List

Appendix B Overall Exploded Diagram

Appendix C General Lubrication Points Diagrams

TM-U230 Service Manual

Main Circuit Board Diagram (1/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-2

Safety Precautions on Maintenance/Repair/Inspection

TM-U230 Service Manual

TM-U230 Service Manual

Precautions in Handling the Protective Coating of the Case

Describes the product and options.

Features and General

Describes the specifications required in carrying

Provides information on the mechanism assembly

Handling, Inspection, and

Describes handling, inspection, and maintenance

Describes troubleshooting procedures (specific

Disassembly, Assembly, and

Describes the disassembly, assembly and

Provides procedures for installing the product.

Contains a list of spare parts.

Disassembly diagrams for the product.

Lubrication point diagrams for this product.

Circuit Board Unit Circuit

Circuit diagrams for the product.

Provides parts layout diagrams of the circuit

TM-U230 Service Manual

Added the patrs below in the Parts List.

Added the main circuit board diagrams (type EBA, EBB).

TM-U230 Service Manual

Added the part (CUTTER,A,ASSEMBLY (146)).

Revision Table iii

TM-U230 Service Manual

Compact and light weight

High-speed printing through logical seeking control

Complies with ESC/POS for versatile control

Selectable character fonts (7 5 9 font, 9 5 9 font)

Semi-automatic paper loading supported

AC adapter type power supply makes a compact configuration

Print color can be switched (black or red) (2-color print specification)

Built-in Autocutter unit

Equipped with Autocutter control commands to save paper

Receipt buffer with a maximum size of 16 KB

Vertical, horizontal, or wall-mounted (WH-10) installation

Protective coating of the case exterior

Product Configuration 1-1

Power supply box (PS-180)

Serial interface (UB-S01)

Serial interface (UB-S01)

Parallel interface (UB-P02)

Parallel interface (UB-P02)

Repair of Options and Accessories

Replace with new product

Purchase as service part

Replace with new product

IEEE 1284 (bidirectional

Replace with new product