EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Operating Principles Overview 44
2.1 Overview
This printer is divided into several main components for easy removal and repair. The
main components are:
C524MAIN: Control board
C524PSB/PSE/PSH: Power supply board
C524PNL: Operation panel board
Printer mechanism: Printhead, Carriage, Ribbon mechanism, Platen
gap adjustment mechanism, Paper feed
mechanism, Release mechanism
Housing: Upper case, Lower case, Rear sheet guide,
Knob, Printer cover
C524MAIN Board
The C524MAIN board consists of 2in1ASIC(CPU), EEPROM, PROM, DRAM,
PF Motor Driver IC, CR Motor Driver IC driver elements, and so on.
Figure 2-1. C524MAIN Component
C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Board
The C524 PSB/PSE/PSH power supply board consists of Transformer, Switching FET,
Regulator IC, Diode bridge, Fuse, Photo-coupler, and so on.
Figure 2-2. C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Component
EEPROM
Print Head
Driver
CR Motor Driver IC PF Motor Driver IC
DRAM
2in1ASIC
E01A29CA
PROM
CN1
Switching FET
Photo-coupler
Transformer
CN2
Diode Bridge