Epson FX-1180 - Impact Printer, Service Manual

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Disassembly and Assembly
ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual 3-3
Service Checks after Repair
Before returning the printer after service, use the check list in Table 3-2, which provides a record to make
servicing and shipping more efficient.
Table 3-2. Inspection Check List for the Repaired Printer
Category Component Item to Check Status
Printhead Are any wires broken?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary Printer
mechanism
Are any wires worn out?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Carriage
mechanism Does the carriage move smoothly?
†
Movement noisy?
†
Mechanism
dirty?
†
Mechanism oily?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Is the CR motor at the correct
temperature (not overheating)?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Paper
advance
mechanism Is paper advancing smoothly?
†
Movement noisy?
†
Mechanism
dirty?
†
Mechanism oily?
†
Paper
jamming?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Is the paper feed motor running at the
correct temperature (not
overheating)?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Paper path Is the type of paper in the printer
feeding smoothly?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Is the tractor feeding the paper
correctly?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Is the paper path clear of all
obstructions?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Is the platen free of damage?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Ribbon mask Is the ribbon mask free of distortion?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Operation Self-test Was the self-test successful?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
On-line test Was the on-line test successful?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Adjustments Platen gap Is the platen gap adjusted correctly?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Bi-D
adjustment Is the bi-directional print position
adjusted correctly?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Firmware ROM chip Check that the printer has the latest
ROM version.
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Packing Ribbon
cartridge Has the ribbon been removed?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary
Attachments
and
accessories Have all the printer’s attachments and
accessories been included in the
package?
†
Checked
†
Not necessary