Epson FX Series Product Support

SERVICE CALL PROCEDURES
1.2 GETTING STARTED
1. Havethe operator demonstrate problem or provide a sampleof problem.
YES NO
Go to Initial Checks. Section 1.3.
2. Determine if problem may be the result of improper operator action.
YES NO
Go to Initial Checks. Section 1.3.
3. Instruct operator using the Operator'sGuide.
4. Go to Initial Checks. Section 1.3.
TABLE 1.1 Alarms
SOUND PATTERN
MEANING
Pi, Pi, Pi, Pi, Pi (5 times over)
PE sensor (out of paper) detection error
Pi, Pi, Pi, Pi, Pi, Pi
Slave CPU detection error
Peep, Peep, Peep, Peep
Head driver transistor short-circuited
Pi, Pi, Pi, Peep
Abnormally high voltage detected
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EPSON PRINTER
1.3 INITIAL CHECKS
1. Sel-up:Turn printer povt/er off, disconnect the printer interface cable, remove the
ribboncartridge,and remove anypaper from printer. Move carriage to the centerof
its travel and turn printer power on.
2. On the control panel, the Power LED is on.
YES NO
Proceed to RAP 2.1
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4. The paper out LED isONand the paper out lone sounds (see TABLE 1.1)
YES NO
3. The Slave CPU deiection error, head driver transistor short, or the high
voltage alarms sound (see TABLE 1.1).
YES NO
Proceed to
RAP 2.3
Proceed to RAP 2 4
5. The carnage moves lefl or left and right, then stopb ai ihe home position.
YES NO
Proceed to RAP 2.5

Epson FX Series Specifications

General

Connectivity	Parallel
Paper Handling	Friction feed, Tractor feed
Emulation	Epson ESC/P
Noise Level	55 dB(A)
Print Method	Impact dot matrix