Epson FX-2190 Service Manual

EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms 60
3.2.8 Abnormal operation of ribbon
Table 3-10. Abnormal operation of ribbon
Step Action and Question Yes No
Parts below can be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly)
• Ribbon Cartridge
• Timing Belt
• CR Motor (p.81)
• Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.92)
• C524MAIN Board (p.74)
1
Ribbon Cartridge
Defective Ribbon Cartridge
♦Can the Ribbon Cartridge be turned by hand?
Go to Step 2
Replace the
Ribbon
Cartridge.
2
Defective Carriage
Check the operation of the Carriage and Timing
Belt.
♦Does the carriage and belt operate smoothly?
Go to Step 3
Go to 3.2.9
Abnormal
operation of
Carriage Unit
(p.61)
3
Defective Ribbon Drive Assembly
Check the operation of the Ribbon Drive Assembly.
♦Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly?
Go to Step 3
Replace or
lubricate the
Ribbon Drive
Assembly.
4
Main Board
Replace the Main Board with a new one.
♦Is the problem solved?
Problem
solved
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.62)

Epson FX-2190 Specifications

General

Maximum print size	A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Color	No
Character pitch	10 cpi
Maximum resolution	240 x 144 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)	136
Print technology	Dot matrix
Dimensions (WxDxH)	589 x 360 x 157 mm
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 1.1
Optional connectivity	Ethernet
Country of origin	Indonesia
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	20000 h
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Power consumption (typical)	53 W
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)	2040 mm
Quantity per pallet	14 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	21 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	2 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	3 pc(s)
Package depth	700 mm
Package width	460 mm
Package height	270 mm
Package weight	11740 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)