Need help?Do you have a question about the Sony UP-980 and is the answer not in the manual?
Explains the organization of the manual and printer features.
Describes actual printing, connections, and adjustments.
Details how to make connections and use printer menus for adjustments.
Notes precautions, error handling, troubleshooting, and control locations.
Covers general safety guidelines for operating the printer.
Provides guidelines for safe and proper printer operation.
Notes on handling the printer carriage to prevent malfunctions.
Guidelines for installing the printer in a suitable environment.
Instructions for cleaning the printer's exterior cabinet safely.
Procedure for cleaning the thermal head to maintain print quality.
Identifies the physical location of PC boards within the printer.
Step-by-step guide for removing external covers and panels.
Instructions for safely removing major internal components.
Lists necessary tools for electrical alignment procedures.
Procedure for adjusting the trap filter and sync signals.
Steps to adjust video signal levels for optimal printing.
Procedure for adjusting printout brightness and contrast.
Details how to adjust the door lock sensor for proper operation.
Guide for adjusting the voltage supplied to the thermal head.
Provides an overview of the printer's electrical circuit blocks.
Describes the signal processing within the video circuit.
Explains the interaction between memory and thermal head control.
Details the function and operation of the frame memory.
Describes the role of the microcomputer in menu and LCD control.
Explains the function of the central control unit for various blocks.
Describes how motors for different functions are driven.
Explains the detection and processing of sensor values.
Presents a high-level block diagram of the printer's system.
Details the schematic and components of the MA-91 video board.
Explains video signal processing and related circuits.
Explains the clock generation and signal synchronization circuits.
Outlines the various functions and data handling of IC601.
Illustrates the internal block diagram of IC601.
Describes the menu control functions and components.
Describes serial communication between IC201 and IC505 for command processing.
Details the functions of the system control microcomputer.
Explains the control of the door motor and the function of door sensors.
Details the operation and sensors for the paper cutter mechanism.
Explains how paper sensors detect the presence and alignment of paper.
Describes how the head temperature is monitored and used for control.
Explains the control of the fan motor for cooling the thermal head.
Details the control functions managed by IC505 for analog circuits.
Explains how IC505 controls the gate array IC601 for capture and copy operations.
Describes the thermal head's operation and characteristics.
Describes the physical structure and dot arrangement of the thermal head.
Explains the fundamental operation of the thermal head during printing.
Details how printing darkness is controlled via DR pulses and STB intervals.
Explains how thermal head temperature variations are compensated.
Describes the correction circuit for ensuring consistent print lines.
Troubleshooting flowchart for print failures.
Troubleshooting steps for print density issues.
Troubleshooting flowchart for LCD display malfunctions.
Troubleshooting steps for issues with saving and loading menu settings.
Troubleshooting flowchart for paper detection system failures.
Troubleshooting flowchart for paper cutter mechanism failures.
Troubleshooting for issues with the print head's vertical movement.
Troubleshooting flowchart for paper feeding mechanism failures.
Troubleshooting for issues with the printer's door opening/closing system.
General note about semiconductor function equivalency and replacement.
Lists diode part numbers and corresponding page references.
Lists LED part numbers and corresponding page references.
Lists transistor part numbers and corresponding page references.
Lists miscellaneous component part numbers and references.
Lists integrated circuit part numbers and corresponding page references.
Provides pin diagrams for diodes, LEDs, and transistors.
Provides pin diagrams for transistors, other components, and ICs.
Provides pin diagrams for various integrated circuits.
Provides pin diagrams for various integrated circuits.
Provides pin diagrams for various integrated circuits.
Provides pin diagrams for various integrated circuits.
Provides pin diagrams for various integrated circuits.
Important notes regarding safety, part standardization, and stock.
Shows exploded views of the printer's assemblies.
Exploded view showing parts of the ornamental and mechanical blocks.
Exploded view of the ornamental block and switching regulator assembly.
Exploded view of the sub-assembly for the top chassis.
Exploded view of the feeder block assembly.
Exploded view of the rear chassis block assembly.
Exploded view of the chassis block and gear assembly.
List of electrical components with part numbers and descriptions.
Detailed list of electrical parts for the MA-91 board.
Detailed list of electrical parts for the MA-91 board.
Detailed list of electrical parts for the MA-91 board.
Detailed list of electrical parts for the MA-91 board.
Detailed list of electrical parts for the MA-91 board.
Detailed list of electrical parts for the MA-91 board.
List of parts for the SE-441 board.
List of parts for the SE-442 board.
List of parts for the SE-443 board.
List of parts for the SE-485 board.
List of parts for the SE-486 board.
List of parts for the SU-41 board.
List of parts for the SU-42 board.
List of parts related to the printer frame.
Provides a partial overview block diagram of the printer system.
Provides a partial overview block diagram of the printer system.
Provides the second part of the overview block diagram.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 1 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 2 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 2 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 3 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 3 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 4 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 4 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 5 of 5.
Schematic diagram for the MA-91 board, part 5 of 5.
Printed wiring board layout for the MA-91 board, A side.
Printed wiring board layout for the MA-91 board, B side.
Printed wiring board diagrams for various component boards.
Schematic diagram showing frame connections and interfaces.
Schematic diagram showing frame connections and interfaces.
Indicates the topic covered in this supplement: Service Mode explanation.
Details how to access and use the printer's service mode functions.
Explains the button operations within the service mode's button menu.
Describes the on-screen menu structure and selectable patterns.
Provides important notes regarding printing, print pitch, and density adjustment.
To Next Page
General
