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Sony UP-D897 Service Manual

Sony UP-D897
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SONYY.
DIGITAL
GRAPHIC
PRINTER
P-D897
SERVICE
MANUAL
1st
Edition

Table of Contents

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Sony UP-D897 Specifications

Printing Specifications IconPrinting Specifications
printing methodDirect Thermal Printing
thermal headThin film thermal 1280 dots
resolution325 dpi
effective print pixels4096 x 1280 (max.)
Interface and Memory IconInterface and Memory
interfaceUSB 2.0 High Speed Interface
memory4096 x 1280 x 8 bit
Performance IconPerformance
print speedApproximately 2.0 seconds (High Speed Mode)
gradationsTrue 256 gray balance
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
dimensions154mm x 88mm x 240mm (WHD)
weightApproximately 2.6kg

Summary

Manual Structure

Purpose of this manual

Explains the scope and content of the service manual for the UP-D897.

Related manuals

Lists other manuals provided with the unit for comprehensive information.

Service Overview

1-1. Board Location

Identifies the physical placement of circuit boards within the unit.

1-2. Main Parts Location

Shows the main internal components and their positions.

1-3. Removing/Installing the Cabinet

Provides instructions for disassembling and reassembling the printer's outer casing.

1-3-1. Top Cover

Details the procedure for removing and installing the top cover.

1-3-2. Front Panel Subassembly

Explains how to remove and install the front panel assembly.

1-3-3. Rear Panel

Outlines the steps for removing and installing the rear panel.

1-4. Replacing the Main Parts

Guides on replacing key internal components of the printer.

1-4-1. Switching Regulator/DC Fan

Step-by-step guide for replacing the switching regulator and DC fan.

1-4-2. Mechanical Deck Assembly

Procedure for removing and installing the mechanical deck assembly.

1-4-3. Thermal Head

Instructions for replacing the thermal head component.

1-4-4. Stepping Motor/DC Motor

Details the removal and installation of stepping and DC motors.

1-4-5. Cam Shaft Assembly

Steps for removing and installing the cam shaft assembly.

1-4-6. Pinch Arm Assembly

Procedure for replacing the pinch arm assembly.

1-4-7. Platen Roller

Instructions for replacing the platen roller.

1-4-8. Timing Belt

Guide for removing and installing the timing belt.

1-5. Procedure Required for Replacement

Table detailing required processes for specific part replacements.

1-6. Unleaded Solder

Information and precautions regarding the use of unleaded solder.

Electrical Alignment

2-1. Procedure before and after Adjustment

Outlines procedures for user setting record printing and factory reset.

2-1-1. Procedure of Printing the User Setting Record (Before Adjustment)

Steps to print the unit's current user settings before adjustments.

2-1-2. User Setting Check Procedure (After Adjustment)

Procedure to verify and adjust settings after performing maintenance.

2-1-3. Factory Setting

Instructions to reset the unit to its original factory default settings.

2-2. Calibration and Electrical Conductivity Check

Guide for calibrating brightness/contrast and checking button conductivity.

2-3. Head Voltage Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting head voltage after component replacement.

2-4. Initialization of Print Count History

Steps to reset the printer's internal print count history.

2-5. Firmware Version Upgrade

Instructions for upgrading the printer's firmware.

Circuit Description

3-1. System Control Block

Overview of the system's central control architecture and components.

3-1-1. Outline

Describes the main functions and blocks of the system control.

3-1-2. Block Diagram of Electrical Block

Provides a high-level block diagram of the electrical system.

3-2. Head/Mechanical Control Block

Details the control mechanisms for the printer's mechanical parts and head.

3-2-1. Outline

General description of the head/mechanical control block.

3-2-2. Platen Motor Control

Explains how the platen motor is controlled for rotation and speed.

3-2-3. Thermal Head UP/DOWN Control

Describes the control of the thermal head's vertical movement.

3-2-4. Monitoring of Door Sensor

How the door position sensor is monitored.

3-2-5. Monitoring of Paper Sensor

Explains the paper detection mechanism.

3-2-6. Monitoring of Head Temperature Sensor

Details the head temperature monitoring system.

3-2-7. Control of Head Fan Motor (for Head Cooling)

Information on the head fan motor operation.

3-2-8. Read of Buttons

Explains how front panel buttons are read and processed.

3-3. USB Interface

Description of the unit's USB interface.

3-4. Thermal Head Block

Detailed breakdown of the thermal head's operation and components.

3-4-1. Structure

Describes the physical structure of the thermal head.

3-4-2. Basic Operation

Explains the fundamental operational principles of the thermal head.

3-4-3. Temperature Correction

Details how temperature variations affect print quality and are corrected.

3-4-4. Correction of Resistor Count

Explains the mechanism for correcting errors caused by resistor variations.

Troubleshooting

4-1. Print result is not satisfactory

Troubleshooting flowchart for unsatisfactory print results.

4-2. Print result density is too high or low

Flowchart for diagnosing issues with print density.

4-3. Trouble of determining presence or absence of paper

Diagnostic steps for paper detection errors.

4-4. Thermal head UP/DOWN operation trouble

Troubleshooting guide for thermal head vertical movement issues.

4-5. Feed operation trouble

Flowchart for diagnosing paper feeding problems.

4-6. Trouble of determining door open/close

Steps to troubleshoot door open/close detection errors.

Service Mode (Self-diagnosis Function)

5-1. Startup Procedure

Instructions for entering the service mode.

5-2. Service Mode Menu

Overview of the available diagnostic functions and menu structure.

5-3. Test Pattern Printing

Guide for printing various test patterns for diagnosis.

5-4. Test Pattern Print Count

How to set the number of test patterns to be printed.

5-5. LCD Lighting Check

Procedure to check the functionality of the LCD lighting.

5-6. LED Lighting Check

Instructions for verifying LED indicator lights.

5-7. Front Panel Volume Calibration

Steps for calibrating front panel volume controls.

5-8. Log Printing

How to print system logs and error information.

5-9. Initialization of Setting

Procedures for resetting various unit settings.

5-10. Temperature Indication

How to display the unit's current temperature.

5-11. FEED Operation

Description of the FEED button's function in service mode.

5-12. Menu Lock

How to lock and unlock the unit's settings and controls.

Spare Parts

6-1. Notes on Repair Parts

Important notes and warnings regarding spare parts.

6-2. Exploded Views

Visual diagrams showing the assembly of major parts.

6-3. Electrical Parts List

Comprehensive list of electrical components used in the unit.

6-4. Supplied Accessories

Lists the accessories provided with the printer.

Block Diagram

Overall

High-level functional block diagram of the entire system.

Schematic Diagrams

Index

Table of contents for the schematic diagrams.

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