Tally 2280

T2265
SprintPro
T2280
SprintPro
T2155
T2170
Maintenance Manual
Matrix Printer
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Chapter 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Chapter 3
2.1
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2
Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3
Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.4
Printer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
General . . .
Printhead . .
Power Supply
Ribbon . . .
Data Transfer
Monitoring .
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3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-2
3-2
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
Mechanical Functions . . . . . . . .
Head/Platen Clearance . . . . . . . . .
Shift Friction Tractor . . . . . . . . .
Monitoring Light Barrier ,,Path Selection
Position of the Wheels . . . . . . . . .
Paperways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3-3
3-3
3-5
3-10
3-11
3-13
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.1.1
3.3.1.2
3.3.1.3
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.3.1
3.3.3.2
3.3.3.3
3.3.3.4
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
3.3.7
3.3.8
3.3.9
3.3.10
3.3.11
3.3.12
3.3.13
Electronic Functions . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the Switching Power Supply
Driver Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Needle Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bidirectional Centronics Interface . . . . .
Interface Board Option/Modular . . . . . .
Shared Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Interface 20 mA . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS422/V11, SS97 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printhead Sensor Board . . . . . . . . . .
Interlock Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Double Sensor and Paper Motion Sensor .
Sensor Sheetfeeder and 3rd Tractor . . . .
Motor Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carriage Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vertical Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Motor (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheetfeeder Motor (Option) . . . . . . . .
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3-15
3-18
3-18
3-19
3-19
3-21
3-22
3-24
3-26
3-27
3-28
3-29
3-30
3-30
3-30
3-30
3-31
3-32
3-32
3-32
3-32
Table of contents
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
3.3.14
3.3.15
3.3.16
3.3.17
3.3.18
3.3.19
3.3.20
3.3.21
3.3.22
3.3.23
3.3.23.1
3.3.23.2
3.3.23.3
3.3.24
Paper Thickness Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Function Select Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Thickness Sensor (AGA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Rear Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Motion Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function Select Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor Automatic Front Insertion (Future Enhance- ment, Option) .
Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-scalable fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scalable fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theory of Adjusting Print- head Temperature T2170 and T2280 only
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3-32
3-33
3-34
3-35
3-35
3-35
3-36
3-36
3-37
3-38
3-38
3-40
3-42
3-43
3.4
Loading Firmware (principle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Testmodes and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
Test Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

ASCII Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Interfacetest (Hex-Dump) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Messages in the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Further Messages in the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Malfunctions without any Message at the LCD Display
Failure Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3
Monitoring Functions
4.4
Caring, Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.5
4.5.1
Monitoring of Thermo-ASIC and Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Calibrating Values of Thermo-ASIC and Printhead (T2170/T2280 only) . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.6
Display Message Hardware Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.7
Ignore Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.8
Printing without Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4.9
Loading optional firmware or character generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
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4-10
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Instructions for Disassembly and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
Replacing Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Replacing Top Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Replacing Bottom Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Removing the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Installing the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
Replacing Electronic Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Replacing Optional Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Replacing Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Table of contents
Chapter 6
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
Dismount Main Electronic . . . . . .

Replacing the AGA Assy . . . . . . .
Replacing Carriage Adapter . . . . .
Replacing Motor Driver (Color Option)
Replacing Connector Board . . . . .
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5-9
5-10
5-10
5-12
5-12
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
Replacing Motors . . . . . . .
Replacing Carriage (DC) Motor
Replacing Stepper Motors . . .
Replacing Vertical Stepper . . .
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5-13
5-13
5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
Replacing Sensor Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing Double Sensor: Front Insertion / Paper Position and Paper Motion Sensor
Replacing Sheetfeeder Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Interlock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5-14
5-15
5-16
5.6
Replace Transverse Paper Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.7
5.7.1
5.7.2
Ribbon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Replacing Ribbon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Installing Ribbon Drive Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.8
Remove Carriage System
5.9
Replacing Upper Friction Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.10
Replacing the Tractor Assy
5.11
Replacing Lower Friction Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.12
Remove Incremental Stripe
5.13
Replacing Side Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.14
Mounting Drive Wheel
5.15
Remove Platen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
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Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
Mechanical Adjustments . . . . . .
Tension of the Toothed Belt . . . . .
Adjustment of Head / Platen Gap . .
Adjusting Parallelism Printhead/Platen
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6-1
6-1
6-2
6-4
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.1.1
6.2.1.2
6.2.1.3
6.2.1.4
6.2.1.5
6.2.1.6
Electrical Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shared Interface (Option) (046 752) . . . . . . . . . .
TTY-Interface 20 mA Current Loop (Option) (046 755)
Interface RS422 (047 144) SS 97 (047 145) (Option) .
Main Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non standard controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6-6
6-6
6-6
6-8
6-9
6-10
6-11
6-11
6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
Soft Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Setting of Head Temperature (Reference value) (T2170/T2280 only) . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Adjustment of AGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Table of contents
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Spare Parts and Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2
Basic Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3
Standard Tractor Assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
7.4
AGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.5
Connection Board/Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.6
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3
7.6.4
7.6.5
7.6.6
7.6.7
7.6.8
7.6.9
Electronic Parts and Sensors . . . . . .

Mainboard Complete Standard Spare Assy
Carriage Adapter Assy . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor Papermotion/End . . . . . . . . .
Sensor ASF/3rd Tractor . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor Funciton Selection . . . . . . . . .
AGA Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non Standard Controller Parts . . . . . . .
7.7
Panel
7.8
PMS + Double Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
7.9
Sensor Sheet Feeder and Rear Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
7.10
Option Recogition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
7.11
Sens Function Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
7.12
AFI Automatic Front Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
7.13
7.13.1
7.13.2
Modular Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Shared Interface Cx/RS232 (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Current Loop Interface 20 mA (Option 046 755) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
7.14
Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
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7-15
7-15
7-16
7-17
7-17
7-17
7-18
7-18
7-18
7-18
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Sheet Feeder Mechanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
Assembly/ Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Sheetfeeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Mounting Gear Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3
Spare Parts and Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.4
ASF/Sheetfeeder, Gear Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Face Down (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.1
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.3
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Table of contents
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Rear Tractor (Option, 2T Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

10.1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.2
Tractor Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Cutting Device (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

11.1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
11.2
11.2.1
11.2.2
Spare Parts and Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Mechanical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Maintenance and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Chapter 12
2nd- (Front-) Tractor (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Chapter 13
Color Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Chapter 14
Printer Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Introduction
Introduction
The Matrix Printers have been developed for professional applications in all
environments. They meet the highest possible technical standards, and with proper
use, they should provide many years of trouble-free operation.
High-performance print qualities as well as operation with fanfold paper and cut
sheets from front can be chosen.
The following print qualities are available:
High Speed Draft Print Quality (HSQ)
Copy Draft Print Quality (DPQ Copy)
Draft Print Quality (DPQ)
Near Letter Quality (NLQ)
Letter Quality (LQ)
For details see chapter Specifictions.
The electronic part controlled by a microcomputer operates the needle printhead,
menu programming, and interface.
All elements of the printer control are arranged on printed circuit boards so that only
a few additional components are required such as
step motor for function select,
step motor for color option,
step motor for paper feed,
DC motor for carriage feed,
step motor for automatic gap adjust
The following options and features will further enhance the printers capabilities:
3rd tractor from rear
push tractor front
front cut sheet insertion
automatic gap adjustment
sheet feeder with two paper bins
face down module for cut sheet feeder
fonts
automatic gap adjustment
multi-color ribbon
2nd push tractor front
(feature)
(standard)
(standard)
(standard)
(option)
(option)
(option)
(standard)
(feature)
(option)
The manufacturer recommends the use of original accessories.

The use of others than original parts may reduce the performance of the printer and
cause defects on the printer. For errors caused by the use of others than original
accessories, your warranty become invalid.
STOP
Caution:
Activities described herein must only be performed by specially trained and
qualified service personnel! Harmful voltages can be touched.
1-1
Specifications
Printer Specifications
Specifications
2.1
Printer system
Serial impact matrix printer

1800 Hz
Printhead with 24 needles
0.25 mm bidirectional printing
Print speed and

character matrices
T2155
cps
T2170
cps
HSQ
(High Speed Quality)
T2265
cps
T2280
cps
cpi
matrix
650
720
900
900
515
600
800
880
1100
1100
630
735
10,0
12,0
15,0
15,0
17,1
20,0
12 x 10
12 x 10
08 x 08*
12 x 08
12 x 12
12 x 10
DPQ
(Data Print Quality)
550
660
825
825
515
600
700
840
1050
1050
630
735
600
720
900
900
515
600
700
840
1050
1050
630
735
10.0
12.0
15.0
15.0
17.1
20.0
12 x 12
12 x 10
12 x 08*
12 x 12
12 x 12
12 x 10
CPQ
(Copy Print Quality)
300
360
450
450
260
300
335
400
500
500
285
335
300
360
450
450
260
300
330
400
500
500
285
335
10.0
12.0
15.0
15.0
17.1
20.0
24 x 12
24 x 10
16 x 08*
24 x 08
24 x 12
24 x 10
NLQ
(Near Letter Quality)
200
240
300
150
170
200
245
295
370
185
210
245
200
240
300
150
170
200
245
295
370
185
210
245
10.0
12.0
15.0
15.0
17.1
20.0
24 x 18
24 x 15
16 x 12*
24 x 12
24 x 18
24 x 15
LQ
(Letter Quality)
100
120
150
150
170
200
120
145
185
185
210
245
100
120
150
150
170
200
120
145
185
185
210
245
10.0
12.0
15.0
15.0
17.1
20.0
24 x 36
24 x 30
16 x 24*
24 x 24
24 x 18
24 x 15
* Epson emulation only: superscript, subscript,

microscript and MTPL microscipt
Tab speed
T2155
55 ips*
T2170
70 iips
T2265
65 ips
T2280
80 ips
* inch per second
Character pitch
5 / 6 / 7.5 / 8.6 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 17.1 / 20 cpi
Character size
Height
3.32 mm (incl. descenders)
Width
2.19 mm, max. 2.43 mm

2-1
Specifications
Fonts
Standard
Print qualities: HSQ (T2265/T2280 only), (Draft), CPQ (Copy

Draft) Near Letter Quality (NLQ), Letter Quality (LQ);
Fonts: Courier, Roman, Sanserif, OCR A + B (all resident in
NLQ und LQ);
DLL is standard, but not battery-buffered
Barcodes (standard)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
2/5 Matrix (default)

2/5 Industrial
2/5 Interleaved
Code 11
BCD Matrix
Code 39
Codabar
EAN 8 (with HRI*)
EAN 8 (without HRI)
EAN 13 (with HRI)
EAN 13 (without HRI)
MSI/modified PLESSEY
UPC A (with HRI)
UPC A (without HRI)
UPC E (with HRI)
UPC E (without HRI)
Delta Distance (IBM)
Code 128
EAN 128
US-Postnet Barcode
Kix
Royal Mail Customer Barcode
Large Character Printing (LCP)
* HRI = human readable index
Emulations
Standard
MTPL (Tally Printer Language)

Epson LQ-2550/LQ-2170
IBM Proprinter XL24e/IBM XL24e + AGM
Optional
on request
Resolution
60 to 360 dpi horizontal

90 to 360 dpi vertical
Print attributes in all

character pitches
Double width, italics, right justification, shadowed, auto

centered, double height, bold, proportionally spaced,
underlined, overlined, superscript, subscript, heavy form
mode (T2265/T2280 only)
Self-test
ASCII test, Hexdump, Fault display, Ribbon test
Printer buffer
128 Kbytes
Panel
LCD display
2 x 16 digits
6 function keys:
Online
Setup
4 softkeys
2-2
Specifications
Paper feed
Feed speed
10"/sec
1/6" (line feed)
35 ms
View position
10"/sec
Reverse motion
Up to max. form length (22 inch),

max. 1/6 inch for automatic single sheet feeder
Printhead gap
Standard
Automatic gap adjustment
Paper transport
T2155/T2265
T2170/T2280
Standard
Tractor 1 with parking

position
Single sheet via front
insertion (friction rollers)

position
position1)
Single sheet via front
insertion (friction rollers)
Optional
Automatic single sheet

feeder rear (capacity:
80 sheets per feeder)2)
Automatic single sheet
feeder front (capacity:
80 sheets per feeder)3
Tractor 2 (front)
Automatic single sheet feeder

rear (capacity: 80 sheets per
feeder)2)
Automatic single sheet feeder
front (capacity: 80 sheets per
feeder)3
Tractor 2 (front)
1) 2T model only
2) cannot be used in conjunction with the autocut facility and the 2Tmodel
3) cannot be used in conjunction with Tractor 2
Features
Color printing
Service life
T2155/T2170
T2265/T2280
Printhead
400 millions/DPQ
12 x 12 matrix
500 millions/DPQ
12 x 12 matrix
Ribbon
20 million characters
20 million characters
Noise
T2155/T2265
T2170/T2280
Sound pressure level

Sound power level
LPA = 53 dB (A)
LWAd = 69 dB (A)
LPA = 55 dB (A)
LWAd = 70 dB (A)
Continuous operation
Throughput (ECMA 132)
pages/month at DPQ
pages/hour1)
MTBF
T2155
T2170
> 28,000
> 36,000
> 500
> 600
> 10,000 h; 100% DC
T2265
> 40,000
> 598
T2280
> 50,000
> 620
1) Print quality High Speed, matrix 120 x 180 dpi, fanfold paper
Mains voltage
USA/Canada 120 V 10%; 60 Hz 2%

Europe
230 V 10%; 50/60 Hz 2%
Power consumption
T2155/T2170
T2265/T2280
at 100% troughput:
60 VA
when idling: 15 VA
at 100% troughput:
70 VA
when idling:15 VA
Approvals
UL listed, ULc Certification, CE-Certification, FCC Class B

Certification, VDE-GS Certification
2-3
Specifications
Dimensions
Width
623 mm (25.52 inches)
Height
277 mm (10.9 inches)
Depth
430 mm (16.92 inches)
Weight
19 kg (38 pounds)
Environmental conditions
Operation
Temperature
+10 to +35C
Rel. humidity
16 to 73%
Climate
IEC 721-3-7, class 7K1
Storage
Temperature
-5 to +45C
Rel. humidity
5 to 95%
Climate
Transport
2-4
Temperature
-40 to +70C
Rel. humidity
5 to 95%
Climate
Specifications
Interface Specifications
2.2
Interface
Specifications
Parallel interface
bidirectional
Type of data transmission
8-bit parallel interface (Centronics compatible)

IEEE-1284; Nibble mode
Transmission rate
Max. 30 KHz
Signal status
Low: 0.0 V to +0.4 V

High: +2.4 V to +5.0 V
Connection cable
Material
AWG no. 28 at least
Length
up to 2.5 m
Twisted-pair cable with double-shield,
acc. IEEE Std 1284 1294
Interface connections
Printer side Amphenol 57-40360

(or compatible)
Cable side Amphenol 57-30360
(or compatible)
Serial interface
Type
RS232C interface
Synchronization
Asynchronous
Transmission rate
600 bauds to 19,200 bauds
Signal status
OFF = Mark = log. 1 = -3 V to -15 V

ON = Space = log. 0 = +3 V to +15 V
Connection cable
Length up to 15 m
Interface connections
ITT Cannon connector, Series DB-25 S
Transmission protocol
XON/XOFF, ENQ/STX, READY/BUSY, Robust

XON/XOFF, ACK/NAK, ETX/ACK
Capacity of data buffer
128 KB max.
2-5
Paper Specifications
Specifications
2.3
Continuous paper tractor 1, Single part forms
Weight
60 to 120 g/m2
Width
3 to 16.5 inches
76 to 420 mm
Form length
3 to 22 inches
76 to 559 mm
Continuous paper, Multi part forms, tractor 1 (to be tested individually)

Number of copies
1+6
Weight of original
45 to 65 g/m2
Weight of copies
45 to 56 g/m2
Weight of bottom sheet
45 to 65 g/m2
Thickness (max.)
0.024 inches
0.6 mm
Width
3 to 16.5 inches
76 to 420 mm
Form length
3 to 17,7 inches
76 to 451 mm
Continuous paper tractor 3; Single part forms, 2T model only

Weight
60 to 120 g/m2
Width
4 to 16.5 inches
Form length
3 to 12 inches
100 to 420 mm
76 to 305 mm
Continuous paper Multi part forms, tractor 3 (to be tested individually!),

2T model only
Number of copies
1+1
Weight of original
45 to 65 g/m2
Weight of copies
45 to 56 g/m2
45 to 65 g/m2
Thickness (max.)
0.011 inches
0.28 mm
Width
3 to 16 inches
76 to 406 mm
Form length
3 to 18 inches
76 to 459 mm
Envelope
Width
3 to 16.5 inches
76 to 420 mm
Length
3 to 12 inches
76 to 305 mm
Thickness
0.0125 inches
0.32 mm
Cut sheet insertion via front feed/manual single part forms
2-6
Weight
80 to 120 g/m2
Width
3 to 16.5 inches
76 to 420 mm
Form length
3 to 12 inches
76 to 305 mm
Specifications
Multi part forms (to be tested individually!)

Number of copies
Standard printer
2T model
1+6
1+1
Weight of original
50 to 60 g/m2
Weight of copies
45 to 56 g/m2
50 to 60 g/m2
Thickness (max.)
0.024 inches
0.6 mm
Width
3 to 16.5 inches
76 to 420 mm
Form length
3 to 12 inches
76 to 305 mm
Set of forms
Sets of forms may be used only if the top edge is

bound. The binding edge should be as soft as
possible. A wavy binding edge may hamper the
smooth feeding of these sets. Multi-part forms have
to be inserted with the glued top facing down.
Multi-part forms should be tested for suitability.
Paper quality
Light pulp paper of medium fine quality, paper

bearing the quality mark SM Post and photocopy
paper are suitable for use. Unsuitable are:
satin-finish or coated papers, imitation art papers,
and embossed papers.
Since paper as natural material reacts strongly to
environmental influences (e.g. humidity,
temperature), the place of storage should be
selected carefully. We recommend that this kind of
paper should be tested extensively before larger
quantities are acquired.
Should papers with a dark reverse side be used,
these should also be tested for their functionality.
Please pay attention to the use of infrared reflecting
colors, when acquiring these papers.
2-7
425
paperway in tractor 2
(front, top optional)
426 (out max)
625
420 (out 1)
60
128
94
110
432
389
377
paperway in
tractor 1 (main)
side
376
paperway out
all tractors
line dimensioning
centre of foot
paper
deflection bow
paper guide
bracket (tractor 3)
406 (3 in)
rear
all dimensions
in mm
T2155/T2265, T2170/T2280 Outline Drawing
3.5
30
45
425
495
36.5
paperway in
tractor 3 (rear)
183
2-8
280
30
1:5
623
420 (1 in)
406 (2 in)
front
430
522.5
buttom
509
Printer Dimensions
Specifications
2.4
Printer Dimensions
189
Functional Description
General
3.1
General
3.1.1
Printhead
The printhead is rated to more than 300.000 standard pages. The printer is
economical too: 12.000 standard letters are printed with one ribbon.
With our own word-wide patented 24 needle technology the printer also in speed
reaches the top region of its class, with its noise level being in the lower range. The
printer practically operates in conjunction with all known computer systems and
standard software.
3.1.2
Power Supply
3.1.3
Ribbon
The power supply may be switched by the user externally from 120 V to 230 V. A
fuse (T4,00AH250V, UL) is provided to protect the power supply from hazardous
damages. It can be replaced without opening the printer.
The quality of the printout is dependent on the quality of the ribbon. Therefore the
ribbon as well as the printhead are very important parts of your printer.
A used ribbon cannot deliver a satisfactory printout. To achive a long life duration for
the ribbon always use it in its full width. This will be achived by moving the ribbon up
and down during printing and rotating the ribbon in the infinite end ribbon cassette.
The ribbon is therefore satisfactory used and reaches a long life time.
With a color printer you must decide if a color ribbon for a color printout or a monochrome ribbon for a one color printout is to be used.
In the first case the color ribbon, which can have up to four tracks, is vertically moved
in four steps in relation to the printhead, depending on the selected color.
If you want to achive a monochrome printout with a color printer, you should use a
monochrom ribbon and set the parameter black in the Setup menu Color Opt..
The firmware moves the color ribbon, simular to a standard printer, in four vertical
levels. Because of this electrical control the monochrom ribbon is optimally used by a
color printer.
Mono ribbon
4 color ribbon
black
track 4
yellow
black
track 3
magenta
black
track 2
cyan
black
track 1
black
3-1
General
3.1.4
Data Transfer
The main difference between the serial and parallel interface is the form in which the
data bytes are transfered. The serial interface transfers bits in a row, one after the
other. Theoretically you only need three connections for this form of data transfer. In
the parallel interface the data transfer of the 8 bits (1 byte) is completed
simultaneously through 8 parallel connections. At least 11 connections between the
computer and the printer are necessary for this procedure.
With the parallel Centronics interface data up to 100.000 bytes /seconds theoretically
can be transfered. Actual the printer opperates with a maximum transfer frequency of
approx. 30.000 bytes/second. This Data Flow, depending on the adjustment of the
input buffer (0-128 KB) on your printer, can be temporarily stored.
3.1.5
Monitoring
The most important functions are monitored with sensors, microswitches and
electrical monitoring circuits. These are constantly checked, processed by an internal
logic and indicated on the display.
To prevent an overheating of the printhead, 12 coils of the 24 electromagnets are
monitored. If the temperature reaches a value above 130 C the speed of the printer
is automatically slowed down. As soon as the printhead has cooled the printer works
with high speed again.
If a coil becomes defective, this is recognized by the firmware and shown on the
display (Head defect, THS Error, Head Hot permanently).
For safety reasons the top cover is also monitored. If you should open the top cover
during printing operation, then the printout is momentary stopped (to avoid injuries).
When you close the cover again the printout is continued without loss of data.
3-2
Mechanical Functions
3.2
3.2.1
Head/Platen
Clearance
The worm gear (see principle drawing) determine the basic head distance. You can
imagine the worm gear as a mechanical memory. During initialisation (power up) of
the printer the head distance stepper moves the toothed segment on block at the
worm gear. Now the printer has its basic point and can count the steps forward which
are stored in the firmware. The stepper tolerance is within one bit pattern (equals 4
steps).
Principle
Thoothed segment
Toothed wheel
84/14
26
Adjust Area:
B
Lever
Stepper
Motor
pinion
13 teeth
26
Tolerance
Tolerance
Mean point
carriage axle
B
WORM GEAR
"MEMORY"
Bearing point
eccenter
min.
A
max.
Head Distance
3-3
Mechanic
Rotation
26
Platen
Mean point
carriage axle
Bearing
point
ca. 1.4 mm
Movement of
Carriage
3-4
3.2.2
Shift
Friction Tractor
The function of the tractor and the friction drive is controlled by a stepper motor. By
changing from Friction to Tractor drive the wheels are moving as shown in the
schematic below.
Gear Function Select Description
Explosion view function unit
Tractor wheel 1
= Tractor wheel 2
turned 180
Toothing
(Connects tractor wheels and turret in engaged

state; if not engaged the tractor wheels are free
running on the turret)
Turret
Slaving for Tractor Wheel 2

The tractor wheels are been coupled by two
springs to assure a axial clearance while
locking
Sliding Sleeve
Lock position
Revolving
Sleeve
Degree of freedom
translational
rotating
rotating locked
Guide-line
3-5
Principle
1. The sliding sleeve is pushed by turning of the switching gear over the tractor gear
on the revolving sleeve
2. The revolving gear is pushed over the guide line of the turret
3. The pressure spring, the slope at the sliding sleeve and the revolving sleeve, the
revolving sleeve is turned into next position of the sliding sleeve
4. While turning back of the switching gear the revolving sleeve will be engaged in the
position of the guide line
5. To lock into position ,,tractor 2" the switching gear is not turned back. Then the
revolving sleeve is not locked in the turret but locked in the sliding sleeve
Lock position tractor 2
Lock position Single Sheet
Lock position tractor 1
Pressure
spring
Sliding
Sleeve
Revolving Sleeve
Turret
Guide-line
Base
Swichting gear on level 0mm
Tractor wheel locked in turret.
Revolving sleeve in position 1 of turret locked
Drive
Gear wheel
Tractor 2
Revolving
Sleeve
Power transmission
Drive - tractor wheel 1 - turret - tractor 1
Tractor 1
Turret
= Lock position
= Power
tranmission
Switching wheel
Tractor wheel 2
Sliding Sleeve
Tractor wheel 1
3-6
Position 1 intermediate
Switching wheel is turned on level 7mm,
sliding sleeve and revolving sleeve are turned
in intermediate position. Tractor wheel 1 and
revolving sleeve are not locked in the turret
Drive
Gear wheel
Tractor 2
Revolving
Sleeve
Tractor 1
Turret
Tractor wheel 2
Switching wheel
Sliding Sleeve
Tractor wheel 1
Position 2 / Tractor 2
Drive
Position 2 according position 1

however revolving sleeve engaged in
sliding sleeve
Gear wheel
Tractor 2
Power transmission:
Drive - tractor wheel 1 - tractor wheel
2 - gear wheel - tractor 2
Revolving
Sleeve
Tractor 1
Turret
Lock position
Power transmission
Sliding Sleeve
Tractor wheel 2
Switching wheel
Tractor wheel 1
3-7
Position 3 / ASF
Switching wheel turned back; tractor wheels,
sliding sleeve and revolving sleeve are pushed
back by means of a spring until the revolving
sleeve is engaged in the turret. No power
transmission through the tractor wheels (idling).
Power transmission per drive to the vice versa
side. Tractor wheel 1 is not toothed in the turret
and tractor wheel 2 is not locked in the gear
wheel.
Gear wheel
Drive
Tractor 2
Revolving
Sleeve
Tractor 1
Turret
Lock position
Tractor wheel 2
Sliding Sleeve
Tractor wheel 1
Switching wheel
Position 4 / Intermediate
Drive
Gear wheel
Tractor 2
Switching wheel is turned on level

7mm. Tractor wheels, Sliding
sleeve and revolving sleeve are
pushed into intermediate position.
Tractor wheel 1 and revolving
sleeve are not locked into turret.
Revolving
Sleeve
Tractor 1
Turret
Tractor wheel 2
Sliding Sleeve
Switching wheel
Tractor wheel 1
3-8
Position 5 / Tractor 2
Switching wheel on level 7mm
Revolving wheel locked in sliding sleeve
Drive
Tractor 2
Gear wheel
Power transmission
Drive - tractor wheel 1 - tractor wheel 2 gear wheel - tractor 2
Revolving
Sleeve
Tractor 1
Turret
Lock position
Power transmission
Sliding Sleeve
Tractor wheel 2
Switching wheel
Tractor wheel 1
Position 6 = BASE Tractor 1

Switching wheel on level 0mm
Tractor wheel locked in turret.
Revolving sleeve in position tractor
1 (lock position) in turret engaged.
Drive
Gear wheel
Tractor 2
Power transmission
Drive tractor wheel 1 - turret tractor 1
Revolving
Sleeve
Lock position
Power transmission
Tractor 1
Turret
Tractor wheel 2
Sliding Sleeve
Switching wheel
Tractor wheel 1
3-9
3.2.3
Monitoring Light
Barrier ,,Path
Selection
FSS1
FSS2
Description
Tractor 1 (front)
Tractor 2 (optional front)
Tractor 3 (Rear) or single (front)
Values in Volt
3-10
3.2.4
Position of the
Wheels
To make sure that the printer works without any problems the wheels, curves,
dampers and eccenters have to be mounted in the correct positions (marks).
There are several marks on both side walls and the corresponding wheels and
dampers.
See the following drawing for further details.
For correct position of normal toothed wheels see the drawings in the chapter 7.
To identify the desired wheel please see also the spare parts list.
mark
left
mark
3-11
mark
right
mark
mark
3-12
3.2.5
Paperways
Standard Printer
1st Tractor
ASF-R
3-13
Cutter
Manual Single
3rd Tractor +
2nd Tractor +
1st Tractor
3-14
3.3
Electronic Functions
The control electronic consists of up to 19 different units:
Main Board
Panel
Connection Board
Printhead Sensor/Timing Belt Station
Interlock Sensor
Sensor Paper Position/Front Insertion
Sensor Sheetfeeder/Rear Tractor
Motor Driver Boards
Carriage Motor
Paper Motor
Color Ribbon Lift Motor (Option)
Sheetfeeder Motor (Option)
Paper Thickness Motor
Function Select Motor
Paper Thickness Sensor (AGA)
Paper Motion Sensor (PMS)
Printhead
Additional Fonts (Option)
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
T2155 Electronic groups
3-15
T2170 Electronic groups
3-16
T2265/T2280 Electronic groups
3-17
3.3.1
Main Board
The main board can be deviced into the following parts.
3.3.1.1
Description of the
Switching Power
Supply
Mains Input/Power Supply

Driver section
Needle drivers
Printhead Thermo Control
Logic part
To switch over from e.g. 120 V to 230 V the user only has to move the power
selection bar. To avoid unexpected switching, you have to use a tool, like tweezers,
to switch over.
The power supply conists of discrete and integrated circuits, transformers and other
elements. It is primary switched and therefore a small built power supply.
The value of the fuse is T4,00AH250V Slow Blow. Please note that a UL listed
fuse must be used.
3-18
How to test the printers

function without Mains
Input
There is the possibility to run a test procedure without line voltage. To perform this
run following steps:
Disconnect printer from outlet and switch printer off

Give DC Voltage (33 V) to jumpers connector x4 on the main board.
If you supply the logic with 1 A DC you are able to handle the panel, the motors
and the printhead (only moves)
If you supply the logic with 3 A DC you are able to make self test printout (e.g.
ASCII tree; no graphic printing please), also.
Described steps have to be carried out very carefully.

STOP
3.3.1.2
Driver Section
This part is mainly claimed of the PPU 96 ASIC 47537.

This highly integrated circuit serves both to activate further actuators as well as to
recognise and pick up sensors or status signals. This means that this IC sonsists
mainly of registers, latches and selective logic.
Also the motor drivers and the needle drivers are controlled by PPU 96.
3.3.1.3
Needle Driver
The needle driver signals (NOxx) are connected to the printhead via plug X14/X2 of
the connection board to the printhead adapter board. The following diagrams will
show the voltage/current relation, the flow of the current in several conditions and the
principle of driver circuit.
needle magnet
Principle
Vcc
N1
N2
N3
N25
R
_
To ADC
9 x R
3-19
Relation of the voltage/current needle magnet
U
64V
36V
0V
t
3-20
3.3.2
Panel
The panel consists of 2 Function Keys (Online, Setup) and 4 situation dependent
softkeys.
Online
1
Trac1
Tear
3
Online
Setup
It will be plugged in via x6 connection board

X6
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
GND
SCLI
TXD0
RXD0
VCC
CT50
EN
PLN
RS
GND
3-21
3.3.3
Bidirectional
Centronics
Interface
1.
Overview
This SIDM printer is equipped with a parallel Centronics interface which is located on
the main electronic pcb. The data transfer handshake (with some smaller exceptions)
has been implemented according IEEE1284 standard. Up to now (13.12.95) only the
Nibble Mode was implemented (Bytemode, ECP-Mode and EEP mode may follow
later per request). The Nibble Mode has been adapted to meet the requirements
Microsoft Windows (TM) Operating System which does a printer identification using
PlugnPlay. A graphical schematic is shown in the IEEE1284 standard picture 3,
page 25 and picture 9, page 35.
Detailed description of data transfer in Nibble Mode
The transmission of printer identification is divided into two parts. In the first phase
there is a negotiation between PC and printer to activate Nibble Mode. In the
second phase there is a data transfer. At the end of each phase there is a reentry to
to the normal Centronics mode according a defined handshake procedure. The name
Nibble Mode in this case means that the transmission is performed in two packages
per 4 bit in direction to the PC using existing control lines (bit 0/4=Error, Bit
1/5=Select, Bit 2/6=Paper-End, Bit 3/7=Busy). All other possible modes are using the
8 standard data lines - now in the opposite direction (printer - PC)
2.1 Phase 1, Negotiation phase
Procedure
3-22
The PC sets SELECTIN to high and at the same time AUTOFEED to low.
The printer reacts within 35ms with SELECT, ERROR and PAPEREND to high
but DONE to low
PC transmits one data byte to the printer with a STROBE signal and sets
AUTOFEED to high
This byte will be analyzed by the printer. If all seems to be ok this byte should be
00hex witch means the PC likes to know whether or not the printer is supporting
Nibble Mode.
Since the printer is able to run Nibble Mode the printer answers then with
SELECT, ERROR and PAPEREND to low. To create an interrupt at PC side,
DONE will be set to high at the end.
Now the termination of the negotiation phase will be done by setting SELECTIN
to low.
As a result the printer is setting SELECT and BUSY to high and after a short
delay also SELECTIN to low.
As a reaction AUTOFEED is set to low at PC side.
The printer is now setting ERROR and SELECT in normal Centronics mode
according the actual state and after that DONE is changed back again to high.
PC should react then setting AUTOFEED signal to high
As the very end of this negotiation phase the printer sets BUSY and DONE in
normal
Centronics mode according the actual state.
Now everything is in normal state.
2.2 Phase 2, Data transmission phase

This phase is activated even after phase 1. A string of characters is transferred from
the printer to the PC, which immediately describes the printer type, the manufacturer,
the device class and some sort of compatibility.
Procedure
EGND
C9
1 2
36
GND
100N
GND
R58
10K
6
8
GND
SELECTIN
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
X3
37
3
1
4
2
CA2
5
7
2
2
B5
VCC
PAR. INTERF
CBB
R19
AUTOFD
SEL
PE
BUSYX
DONENX
ID8
ID7
ID6
ID5
ID4
ID3
ID2
ID1
STROBEN
GND
FAULTN
INIT
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCCX
EGND
GND
SELECTIN and AUTOFEED are set to low by the PC at the same time
Within 35 ms the printer reacts with SELECT, ERROR, PAPEREND and DONE
set to low.
PC transmits one Byte with a STROBE pulse and sets AUTOFEED to high
This byte will be analyzed by the printer. If everything was ok the byte should be
04hex which means that PC is demanding the identification of the printer in
Nibble Mode. The printer agrees setting PAPEREND to low and DONE to high.
PC answers setting AUTOFEED to low.
Now the initial procedure starts by sending the characters. The string is built up
in a way that the first two bytes are indicating the total length of the string
(including the first two counter bytes). MSB first then LSB is transmitted followed
by the characters.
Each byte starts by putting bits 0 - 3 to the control signals (see above).
This Nibble (half - byte) is released setting DONE to low.
The acknowledge of PC is done by setting AUTOFEED to high.
As soon the printer recognizes the acknowledge DONE is put back to high.
As a result the PC sets AUTOFEED back to low.
Now bits 4 - 7 are sent using the signal lines.
This Nibble (half - byte) is released setting DONE to low.
The acknowledge of PC is done once more by setting AUTOFEED to high.
As long as there are data to be transmitted the printer sets now PAPEREND,
ERROR, SELECT and BUSY to low and DONE once more to high.
The acknowledge of the PC is performed by setting AUTOFEED to low.
Now the next nibble can be sent and the procedure is repeated.
If there are no more data to be transferred after the last Nibble (half - byte) the
printer is setting ERROR to high, SELECT, PAPEREND and BUSY to low.
This will be release setting DONE to high.
Now the termination of the data transmission phase is starting. The PC sets
SELECTIN signal to low.
The printer reacts different than in the negotiation phase - with SELECT set to
low, BUSY set to high and - after a short delay - DONE set to low.
The printer is setting ERROR and SELECT according to the actual status in
normal Centronics mode and after that DONE back to high.
PC reacts setting AUTOFEED to high.
At the very end of the data transmission phase the printer sets BUSY and DONE
according to the actual state in normal Centronics mode.
Now everything is in normal state again and the transmission of the printer
identification is completed.
3-23
3.3.3.1
Interface Board
Option/Modular
There are several I/O Boards available as option. They are designed as modules and
easily changed within few seconds.
It is plugged in at the Main Board X5.
Input/Output wired to GND with 1nF.
X5
C16
B16
A16
C15
B15
A15
C14
B14
A14
C13
B13
A13
C12
B12
A12
C11
B11
A11
C10
B10
A10
C9
B9
A9
C8
B8
A8
C7
B7
A7
C6
B6
A6
C5
B5
A5
C4
B4
A4
C3
B3
A3
C2
B2
A2
C1
B1
A1
3-24
DONEN
READYN
RTSN
BUSY
GND
DTRN
IF0
GND
STRBN
IF1
GND
VCC
IF2
GND
GND
IF3
GND
VCC
IF4
GND
GND
IF5
GND
VCC
IF6
GND
GND
IF7
GND
VCC
PRIMEN
GND
GND
RXD1
GND
GND
CTS1
GND
VCC
TXD1
GND
GND
FAULTN
GND
PTO
PE
SEL
DSR
General infomation
about external
interfaces
This printer has a bi-directional parallel Centronics type interface (according

IEEE1284) which is mounted on the printers main board. As an option, the plug-in
interfaces of other pay be used. E.g. if someone wants to use an (optional) RS232
(V24) I/O he has to use the combined MT3x0 serial/parallel I/O. Since this I/O also
has an on-board Centronics type interface the built in interface must be switched off.
(Please consider that there are interfaces without a parallel interface; i.e. TTY,
RS422. Using this kind of interfaces will not switch off the bi-directional I/O.)
If an additional parallel I/O is added, it is mandatory to disable the internal CX
I/O on the main board, so that only the plugged-in parallel I/Os will be active.
Otherwise the printer will misread data on the parallel data lines.
A shared serial/parallel (RS232(CX) I/O is possible, but two parallel I/Os are not
allowed. To avoid this the CPU of this printer is monitoring a signal at the connector
for external I/Os to determine the presence of an additional to the standard parallel
I/O on the main board. The signals name is PT0, it can be found at Pin 15 A of the
external I/O connector. Please refer to the following table to determine the function of
PT0:
PTO in Volts
Meaning
< 1.8 Volt
the internal parallel (CX) I/O will be used
> 1.8 Volt 2.5 < 3.0 Volt
the external parallel I/O will be used*
> 4.5 Volt
the internal parallel (CX) I/O will be used
* Please consider that the external parallel interface may not support IEEE1284 (plugnplay).
Possible modification of existing and future external I/Os with own parallel interface:
VCC
4k7 pull up
PT0
4k7 pull down
GND
3-25
3.3.3.2
Shared Interface
Your printer can be configured in such a way, so that it uses only one interface or
both alternatively. If only one interface is used, this is only monitored by the printer.
If the printer is configured in such a way that both interfaces are used simultaneously,
it alternately accesses the interfaces to see whether there are any incoming data. If
the printer recognises a signal, it switches to the corresponding interface and sends
the ACTIVE signal to the other one. After data transmission has been completed,
the printer remains assigned to the interface for as certain period of time (hold time:
30 s). After this period has elapsed, the printer clears the buffer and the procedure
begins anew. If after this the current position is not at Top of Form a Form Feed will
be carried out.
CX
The parallel section is controlled by the main logic, only I/O Drivers (7407, 74244) are
necessary. Please see also section 3.3.3.1 General Information.
RS232C / V 24
The serial part is controlled by the main logic only I/O Drivers (L 232 50P) are
necessary. They convert 5 V Input signals to RS232 Standard voltage (-12/+12 V).
Several jumpers are prepared to customize the interface.
R4 52050
2K2 0 25W J
Parallel
Interface (cx)
GND
B2
Serial Interface
X6
X2
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
C1
100N
63V M
62130
37
11
E GND
38
3-26
CASSIS
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
CTS
RTS
DSR
GND
DTR (READY)
TXD
RXD
GND
FAULTNX
PRIMENX
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCCX
GND
SELX
PEX
BUSYX
DONENX
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
STROBEN
3.3.3.3
TTY Interface 20 mA
The interface signals generated in the microprocessor and in the applications

specified IC are connected to the interface optocoupler IC1 (Type SFH 618).
This IC switch the TTL-signals on the microprocessor side to the level of the current
loop without any galvanical contact.
Received signals on the Rx loop should be changed by the optocoupler IC2 from
current loop level down to TTL-level (Type HCPL 4200).
DIP switches (S1, S2) are provided to select Active, Passive, (TX, RX).
26
L4
X2
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
BLM31
C6 33N
63V M
62130
+TXLOOP
-TXLOOP
+RXLOOP
-RXLOOP
GND*
CHASSIS
27
B5
CHASSIS
3-27
3.3.3.4
RS422/V11, SS97
RS422
specified IC are connected to the driver IC1. This IC converts the TTL signals on the
microprocessor side to the RS422 / V.11 levels on the I/O side and vice versa.
On the I/O side the signals are connected to the I/O plug X2 via coils.
SS97
specified IC are connected to the driver IC1.
This IC converts the TTL signals on the microprocessor side to the SS97 levels on
the I/O side and vice versa.
On the I/O side the signals are connected to the I/O plug X3 via coils.
mounted at RS422
BESTUECKT BEI RS422
X2
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
B RXD
B TXD/RDY
OU
A RXD
A TXD/RDY
CHASSIS
17
B2
mounted at SS97
BESTUECKT BEI SS97
X3
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
C1
33N
63V M
11
B6
B1
CHASSIS
R11
100R
L5
BLM31
3-28
CRS-N
DOUT-N
DIN-N
OV
CRS-P
DOUT-P
V
DIN-P
3.3.4
Connection Board
The Connection Board has the task to interface the main logic to sensors and
actuators. Therefore it owns no logic or active elements.
More details about this board you will find in chapter 7.5 and 7.11. A fuse for UN is
built in : 5AT Slow Blow.
AGA
LF
Option Sensor
X5
X11
X17
Panel
Function Select
X3
C2
X6
Color Motor
X12
Logic
X12
Function Select
Paper end front
Paper position
Paper-Motion Sens
X16
Rear-Tractor
X15
CR-Motor
X4
X7
F2
C3
X8
X9
X13
X10
ASF-Sens
(Sensor PE Rear)
Interlock
ASF/Cutter
Carriage Adapter
X14
A1 / LP
A3
X2
Label tag
Carriage Adapter
3-29
3.3.6
Interlock Switch
X1
2
1
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
X4
N13
N19
N21
N11
N9
N7
N5
N3
N1
N23
N24
N2
N4
N6
N8
N10
N12
N22
N20
N14
GND
CHA_CWT
VCC
CHB_CCWT
X7
4
3
2
1
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
X3
VCC
AGA
GND
X2
3
2
1
This Board is mounted inside the carriage. It contains connectors for fan (X1) and
AGA-Sensor connector (X2). X3 and X4 will take the printhead cables. X7 is provided
for the clock station. Details in chapter 7.25
N17
N15
UN1
SPARE2
UN3
SPARE1
UN5
PTC2
UN6
PTC1
UN7
SHIFT2
UN8
SHIFT1
UN9
UN10
UN11
UN12
N18
N16
3.3.5
Printhead Sensor
Board
This switch is necessary to prevent injuring the operator if the top flap is open.
In case of opening the top flap the driver voltage will be switched off.
This task is carried out by means of two hall sensors and a built in magnet. The
sensors are connected to X8 Pin 2 and 3 (Signals ISW) at the connector board.
X8
4
3
2
1
3.3.7
Double Sensor
and Paper Motion
Sensor
VCC
ISW2
ISW1
GND
This reflex sensor unit is competent for PE Front Insertion (Sensor V2) and Paper
Position (Sensor V1). The Signals are connected to X7 on the connector board.
For standard assembly only a 4-pin (1-4) connector is mounted.
X7
6
5
4
3
2
1
RED
3.3.8
Sensor
Sheetfeeder and
3rd Tractor
XPWS
XPSE2
XPSE1
YCC
GND
Papermot + Double Sens

Frontsensor
This reflex sensor (GP 2 S 0 7) is necessary for recognition of Sheetfeeder paper.

Details in chapter 7.31
This sensor is connected to X9 connector board.
X9
4
3
2
1
3-30
PSE4
DIO3
GND
-Sheet
Feeder
3.3.9
Motor Driver
These boards are controlling:
Multi Color Option

Sheetfeeder Option (mounted in Gear Block)
They are connected to the Connector Board via X12 (Color) and X10 (ASF). Stepper
Controller:
Connector Bord out
Color Motor
Sheetfeeder Motor +
Cutting Device
X12
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
X10
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
UNX
GND
PGND
PGND
VCC
COLR
CC4
CC3
CC2
UNX
GND
PGND
PGND
VCC
SFR
SF4
SF3
SF2
SF1
Driver board out
X1
4
3
2
1
OUTB2
OUTA2
OUTB1
OUTA1
Principle of stepper motor control
+5V
REFERENCE
Schematic (Half-Step motor principle)
N
L
N
A
S
L
S
MAGNET
Remark:
In the picture above a full step is shown.
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3.3.10
Carriage Motor
This motor is directly connected to the connector board via X15.

The DC-Motor is controlled by the main logic (IC7, L6203) and the signals from the
timing station.
Horizontal Motor
X15
1
2
3.3.11
Vertical Motor
This motor is controlled by driver circuit L 298 (IC18) on the main board and it is
connected to the paper motor via plug X11 on the connector board.
X11
4
3
2
1
3.3.12
Color Motor
(Option)
MHB
MHA
VM2
VM1
VM4
VM3
The color ribbon board (046 760) is connected to X12 on the connector board; the
motor itself is connected to this driver board.
Remark:
The color motor is different to
3.3.13
Sheetfeeder Motor
(Option)
3.3.14
Paper Thickness
Motor
This motor is located in the Gear Box and controlled by a Motor Driver Board.
(By mounting the gear block is directly connected to a flat cable who leads to
connector Board plug X10.)
This motor moves the toothed segment to adjust the head/platen clearance. It is
directly controlled by IC28 (L 6219) on the main board. It is plugged in the connection
board. X5.
X5
5
4
3
2
1
3-32
a) SF-Motor
b) Function Select
c) Paper Thickness Motor
PD3
PD4
PD1
PD2
3.3.15
Function Select
Motor
This motor switches from fanfold paper (tractor) to single sheet (friction) and vice
versa.
It is controlled by IC26 (L 6219) on the main board. The motor is plugged directly in
X4 on the connection board.
X4
4
3
2
1
FS3
FS4
FS1
FS2
Remark:
For testing its possible to exchange the
SF Motor (3.2.16 )
Paper Thickness Motor (3.2.17)
Function Selection Motor (3.2.18)
They only differ in the length of the cable.
Motor Values:
36 V
20 Ohms/Coil
15 Deg/step
3-33
3.3.16
Paper Thickness
Sensor (AGA)
T 2045 AGA PRINCIPLE:
Figure 1, without Paper
File: AGA2045A.DRW, 12.06.96, Siupka
Main Friction Roll
Friction Roller
Thickness Test
Mask
No Paper
Light Barrier 1
Clock Band
Signals:
Test Gate
L
Clock Pulses
L
T 2045 AGA PRINCIPLE:
Printhead
Carriage
Moving
H
H
Light Barrier 2
of Clock Station
Figure 2, with Paper installed
Main Friction Roll
Thickness Test
Mask
Paper Installed
Clock Band
Signals:
L
Test Gate
Clock Pulses L
Light Barrier 1
H
H
The thicker the paper the more clock pulses
3-34
Printhead
Carriage
Moving
Light Barrier 2
of Clock Station
3.3.17
Optional Rear
Tractor
This connector leads to the external driver board. For standard assembly this
connector (X16) is not mounted.
X16
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
3.3.18
Paper Motion
Sensor
PGNG
PGND
UNX
UNX
GND
CC1
SF3
TRR
SF2
SF1
TRSB
VCC
T = Transmit
R = Receive
3.3.19
Function Select
Sensor
This sensor monitors the position of the ,,function select gears. It is connected to X3
of Interconnection Board.
X3
4
3
2
1
RED
FSS2
FSS1
YCC
GND
FSELECT
Table Function Select 48020

FSS1
FSS2
Tractor 1 (front)
Tractor 2 (optional front)
Tractor 3 (Rear) or Single (front)
Values in Volt
3-35
3.3.20
Option Recognition
Whether an 2nd Front Tractor, a ASF-Front or no Front option is mounted is

monitored by this Sensor. It is connected to X17 of the Connection Board.
X17
4
3
2
1
GREEN
4
3
2
1
GND
YCC
XTSFR
OPTIONSENS
Table Option Recognition 48022

OUT
Value
Description
TSFR
2.5
No Option
TSFR
Tractor 2 mounted
TSFR
Sheet Feeder front
Values in Volt
3.3.21
Sensor Automatic
Front Insertion
(Future Enhancement, Option)
Monitors whether Paper is inserted to be fed in automatically. Is to be plugged into

X13 of Interconnection Board.
X13
4
3
2
1
GREEN
3-36
4
3
2
1
XPSE5
YCC
GND
AFI 2
3.3.22
Printhead
There are two different printheads available:
NDK9/24 (approx. 1800 Hz max)

NDK11/24 (approx. 2400 Hz max)
This modern ballistic printhead is driven by the needle driver section on the main
board (FT5763M, signals N1xN24x).
The needle control is performed by the PPU96 (47537).
General:
The system to shoot a needle is activated by a current through a coil of the system.
One end of each coil of the needle magnet is connected to the voltage UN (+33) V
via the head cable. The return lines of the other ends of the coils are connected to
the needle drivers of the driver board. In the needle driver chip; controlled by the
program; the return lines are connected for a short time to GND. If the expected
needle current is reached the current will be chopped by hardware control.
Gegenlage
Papier
Paper
Farbband
Needle Guide
Nadelfhrung
Nadel
Needle
Ribbon
Platen
Druckkopf
Print head
Ballistic
Feder
Spring
Fuss
Foot
Klappanker
Anchor
Magnet
Elektromagnet
The printhead is connected to X2 and X14 on the Connection Board. (Take care not
to loosen the pull relief clamp at the plugs when replacing printhead!).
3-37
3.3.23
Additional fonts
At the Main Board there is a possibility to load additional fonts (up to 8 MB depending
on printer type). They are accessable by means of ESC-Sequences and by using the
printers menu. It makes sense to put different fonts together in one Eprom.
The following list includes all the character sets you can select from the control panel
or via ESC sequences and specifies the fonts in which they are available.
The character sets are only available in the fonts marked with an X. They can be
selected via the menu or by means of ESC ( <n> printer control sequences and, in
the EPSON emulation, also by ESC R.
3.3.23.1
Non-scalable fonts
Character set
ID1)
High
Speed
Draft
Draft
Copy
Roman
Sansserif Courier2) OCR-B OCR-A Prestige Script
ISO USA
42
ISO UK
41
ISO France
52
ISO Germany
4B
ISO Italy
59
ISO Sweden
48
ISO Norway
60
ISO Spain
5A
ISO Portugal
4C
Epson USA
00
Epson France
01
Epson Germany
02
Epson UK
03
Epson Denmark
04
Epson Sweden
05
Epson Italy
06
Epson Spain
07
Epson Japan
08
Epson Norway
09
Epson Denmark II
0A
Epson Spain II
0B
Epson Latin America
0C
Epson Korea
0D
Epson Legal
40
CRO-ASCII
3C
Orator Gothic Souvenir
Arabic Farsi
96
*1
*1
*1
Arabic Urdo
97
*1
*1
*1
Greek DEC
46
Greek ELOT 928
6C
CP437 Latin US
80
1) ID for ESC R/ESC ( 2) (including Courier IBM) *1 only in 10 and 12 cpi *2 as with Sans Serif *3 as with Roman *4 only in 10 cpi
3-38
Character set
ID1)
High
Speed
Draft
Draft
Copy
Roman
CP737 Greek
93
CP850 Latin 1
82
CP851 Greek
88
CP852 Latin 2
87
CP857 Turkish
8D
CP858 (IBM with )
9E
CP860 Portugal
84
CP861 Icelandic
94
CP863 French Canada 85
CP864 Arabic
*1
*1
*1
8C
Sans
serif Courier2) OCR-B OCR-A Prestige Script
Orator Gothic Souvenir
CP864 Arab. Extended 95
*1
*1
*1
CP865 Nordic
86
CP866 Cyrillic
8E
CP866 Bulgaria
9D
Siemens Turkish
9B
DEC Turkish
9C
CP1250 Win Latin 2
70
CP1251 Win Cyrillic
71
CP1252 Win Latin 1
72
CP1253 Win Greek
73
CP1254 Win Turkish
74
8859-1 Latin 1
25
8859-1 Latin 1 (SAP)
2B
8859-2 Latin 2
26
8859-5 Cyrillic
2A
8859-7 Greek
2D
8859-9 Turkish
2E
8859-15 Latin 9 (Euro)
2F
BRASCII
6D
Abicomp
6E
Roman 8
4D
Coax/Twinax(Hebrew)
4F
*2
*3
*4
New-437 (Hebrew)
81
*2
*3
*4
New-DIG 850 (Hebr.)
83
*2
*3
*4
OldCode 860 (Hebr.)
98
*2
*3
*4
Flarro 863 (Hebrew)
99
*2
*3
*4
Table 865 (Hebrew)
9A
*2
*3
*4
1) ID for ESC R/ESC ( 2) (including Courier IBM) *1 only in 10 and 12 cpi *2 as with Sans Serif *3 as with Roman *4 only in 10 cpi
3-39
3.3.23.2
Scalable fonts
3-40
Character set
Roman
Roman T
Sans Serif
Sans Serif H
ISO USA
ISO UK
ISO France
ISO Germany
ISO Italy
ISO Sweden
ISO Norway
ISO Spain
ISO Portugal
Epson USA
Epson France
Epson Germany
Epson UK
Epson Denmark
Epson Sweden
Epson Italy
Epson Spain I
Epson Japan
Epson Norway
Epson Denmark II
Epson Spain II
Epson Latin America
Epson Korea
Epson Legal
CRO-ASCII
Arabic Farsi
Arabic Urdo
Greek DEC
Greek ELOT 928
CP437 Latin US
CP737 Greek
CP850 Latin 1
CP851 Greek
CP852 Latin 2
Character set
Roman
Roman T
Sans Serif
Sans Serif H
CP857 Turkish
CP858 (IBM with )
CP860 Portugal
CP861 Icelandic
CP863 French Canada
CP864 Arabic
CP864 Arab. Extended
CP865 Nordic
CP866 Cyrillic
Siemens Turkish
DEC Turkish
CP1250 Win Latin 2
CP1251 Win Cyrillic
CP1252 Win Latin 1
CP1253 Win Greek
CP1254 Win Turkish
8859-1 Latin 1
8859-1 Latin 1 (SAP)
8859-2 Latin 2
8859-5 Cyrillic
8859-7 Greek
8859-9 Turkish
8859-15 Latin 9 (Euro)
BRASCII
Abicomp
Roman 8
Coax/Twinax(Hebrew)
New-437 (Hebrew)
New-DIG 850 (Hebr.)
Old-Code 860 (Hebr.)
Flarro 863 (Hebrew)
Table 865 (Hebrew)
3-41
3.3.23.3
Barcodes
Resident Barcodes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
3-42
Code 2/5 Matrix (default)

Code 2/5 Industrial
Code 2/5 Interleaved
Code 11
Code BCD Matrix
Code 39
Codabar
Code EAN 8 with clear text line
Code EAN 8 without clear text line
Code EAN 13 (with HRI)
Code EAN 13 (without HRI)
Code MSI/modified PLESSEY
Code UPC A (with HRI)
Code UPC A (without HRI)
Code UPC E (with HRI)
Code UPC E (without HRI)
Code Delta Distance (IBM)
Code 128 EAN
Code 128
US-Postnet Barcode (fix format, non-scalable)
Kix (fix format as font, non-scalable)
Royal Mail Customer Barcode (fix format as font, non-scalable)
3.3.24
Theory of
Adjusting Printhead Temperature
T2170 and T2280
only
The resistance of each coil of the printhead is proportional to its internal temperature.
The temperature will change almost linear to the measured coil resistance. The
resistance is measured continuously. Therefore it is possible to monitor the printhead
for highest performance but to protect it in case of overheating. This control system
must be adjusted once in case of changing printhead or at changing main electronic
(see chapter 6.3.1).
Used formula:
R = Rt2 (1 + )
= Temperature
R = Resistance
1
= 3,95 10-3
K
= Difference of Temperature (t1 - t2)
t1 = calculated temperature
t2 = adjust temperature
Example:
The printhead was adjusted by 20C (t2).

The measured resistance was 5 (Rt2).
We want calculate the temperature (t1) at 7 (R).
(
=
R
)1
Rt2
102C
t1 = 102C + 20C 122C
3-43
Loading Firmware (principle)
3.4
Loading Firmware
(principle)
In the very first beginning a Firmware is released by development. After that the
Alpha test will check the firmware in a Flash controller. Since Eprom controller are
not supported only the Flash version will be checked and released by Alpha test
department. Afterwards the firmware will be distributed via Competence Center in
form of a FLASH File (for flash memory) and mostly as a BINARY file (for eprom).
A never initialized FlashMemory has to be burned once then the Bootstrap-Loader is
resident in the memory. From then on the Memory is ready to being flashed.
(Character set) needs not to be initialized first since the bootstrap loader remains in
the firmware socket).
Please see a chart which intends to clear up the actual situation:
Binary File
FirmwareFile
Flash File
Header
Trailer
EPROM-Burner
EPROM-Burner
plug in manually
FLASH
copy/b xxx.fdf prn
EEPROM 4/8MB
plug in manually
Eprom Burner
Standard
Firmware
Main Controller
EPROM-Controller
3-44
FLASH-Controller
Testmodes and Troubleshooting
Test Functions

The following internal printer tests are available:
ASCII tree 8 Inch
ASCII tree 13.6 Inch
Hex-Dump capability
Monitoring function
For better understanding it is recommended to read also chapter 3 Functional
Description.
4.1
Test Functions
In order to test whether your printer is functioning properly, you can choose from a
selection of different test functions. With these tests you can check print quality,
function of the printhead and mechanism as well as data transfer from computer to
printer.
To enter the test mode of the printer, keep the ON LINE button depressed while
turning on the printer. Keep the button depressed until the printer emits a short
acoustic signal.
The test menu offers you three test functions, one adjustment function and five
special settings which are described in the in the operators manual.
ASCII test with 80 or 136 characters per line
ASCII80 ASCII136
Back
Next
H-Dump
Back
Interface test and activating the paper motion

sensor
PMS
Next
Setting default form length and the Automatic Gap Adjustment for the print head
Forml AGA
Back
Next
Settings to facilitate handling paper of

poor quality and the parallel interface
Paphand CX-bid
Back
Next
Paphand
Wrap CX-bid
Sound
Back
Next
Single
Back
Back
Pap.back
Next
HvyForm
Next
Setting line wrap and sound when

paper empty
Activate/deactivate manual single
sheet feeder and setting for printing on paper with dark back
To print copy paper
4-1
Test Functions
Note:
The printer is equipped with the option of locking the menu, for example to prevent
others from accessing it. You can do this using the MenLock parameter from within
the menu itself. (The MenLock parameter is described in detail in the menu
description table of the Operators Manual). You can access a locked menu by
switching on the printer while simultaneously pressing the SETUP button
4.1.1
ASCII Tree
With the ASCII tree test you can test whether your printer is functioning properly
(independently from your computer). You can select either 80 or 136 characters per
line. For example, you can interrupt the test if you want to change the line density by
pressing the On line button. To exit the ASCII test, the printer must be turned off.
Example for an ASCII test printout
4.1.2
Interfacetest
(Hex-Dump)
With the interface test (hex-dump) you can check data transfer from computer to
printer. The text which is being transmitted to the printer is printed in two parts.
In the left part the text is printed in hexadecimal format, and in the right in ASCII
format.
Example for a hex-dump test printout
4-2
4.2
Troubleshooting
4.2.1
Error Messages in
the LCD Display
Troubleshooting
Many errors and problems that occur during printer operation have a simple cause
and can be easily solved. So if you have a few problems with your printer, you do not
need to phone the manufacturer right away. The following chapter will help you to
differentiate between real printer defects and simple operating errors.
The table on the following page lists all errors reported by the printer via the LCD
display.
Error message
Cause
Removing the error
Cover Open
Upper cover is open. Close upper cover. Hall sensor defective

or cables at interconnection board
disconnected
Eject Error
The printer cannot

eject the paper/
the printer cannot
transport the paper
to park position.
Check:
whether the paper path is blocked by
an object.
whether the paper is damaged.
whether the printer bar cover is locked
into position properly.
whether the printhead distance is too
small (increase clearance by pressing
Head key).
Frame Error
Transmission error
of the serial
interface.
Compare the format-adjustment of

your printer with the adjustment of
your computer.
Check the allowed cable length.
See parity error.
Hardware
Alarm
Internal hardware
error/printhead
blocked, AGA defect
Check whether the printhead is

blocked by an object, e.g. by jammed
paper or if the printhead distance is
too small.
Try and remove the error by turning
the printer off and then on again.
If this does not help, contact your
dealer. (If the printer reports the
message Hardware Alarm after
optional extras or accessories have
been installed, please check whether
the installation was carried out
correctly, e.g. sheetfeeder gear block).
Incremental stripe positiones in
horizontal light barrier beneath the
carriage.
4-3
Troubleshooting
Error message
Cause
Removing the error
Load error
The printer cannot

draw in the loaded
paper.
Check:
whether the paper path is blocked by
an object.
whether the paper is damaged.
whether the tractors were properly
closed and locked into position.
whether the paper is subjected to
sufficient/insufficient tension.
Motor Defect
Internal hardware
error
Overrun Error
Received data
which have not yet
been printed is
overwritten from
new data.

the printer off and then on again. Load
the default settings.
distributor.
Check:
if the correct replay signal
(e.g. X-ON/X-OFF) is set in the menu.
the interface cable
Check the handshake (DTR / Ready /
Buffer Mode / Block Mode)
is DTR=Ready switched on ?
Paper out
The printer has

either detected
paper end during
operation or the
printer was turned
on with no paper
loaded.
Paper with black
rear side is used
Load paper.
Cut sheet not fully inserted.
The loaded paper was inserted too far
right of the mark and cannot be
detected by the paper end sensor.
Guide the paper with the white margin
over the light barrier if using black
sided salary forms etc.
Use the pap,dark feature in the test
menue
Parity Error
A parity error during

data transfer via the
serial interface has
occurred.
Examine the transfer protocols of the

printer and the computer and make
sure they are the same.
Check whether the cable length and
insulation of the interface cable
corresponds to the specifications.
To clear the error message, you must
switch of your printer.
Power Fail
4-4
Internal software
error

the printer off and then on again. Load
the default setting.
distributor (If the printer reports the
message Program Error after
optional extras or accessories have
been installed, please check whether
the installation was carried out
correctly).
Error message
Troubleshooting
Cause
Removing the error

Check if new options are built in
previously.
Wrong Board
Wrong logic board
Remove logic board or Assy.

Replace it with correct one.
Wrong Head
Wrong Head
mounted
Remove head. Replace it with correct

head.
Motor hot
Motor overload
Let printer cool down.
THS Error
T2170, T2280
Printhead defective
or Logic defective
Please check
1. printhead cable
2. cable contacts
3. replug head into adapter
Use the:
Show function to analyse the head
temperature
Print function in service menue to
check the coils
Do not forget to adjust the printhead after
substituting head and/or main logic. Also
adjust printhead only in cold state!
If youre manipulating the printhead (i.e.
plug / unplug the head to solve a contact
problem) run the adjustment procedure to
asure proper function of the sytem. Each
adjustment the new coil values are stored
on the main board.
Check Ribbon
Ribbon drive:
carriage moves too
tight
The printer checks after 3850 printed

lines if the ribbon drive blocks. In case of
error the printer will switch to hardware
alarm and shows Check Ribbon in the
display
Substitute ribbon
Check tightness of CR system
4-5
Troubleshooting
4.2.2
Further Messages
in the LCD Display
The messages in the table below are not error messages, but operating steps to be
mentioned.
Message
Meaning
Head Hot
The printhead is hot.

The printer reports that the temperature of the
printhead is becoming too high and that print speed
is being reduced for this reason.
Head Hot (permanently

displayed)
Try to adjust head temperature (T2170 only, see

section 6.3.1)
Check printhead; if damaged please replace
printhead (see section 5.2)
Replace printhead cables
Replace main board
4-6
Insert Paper Top or Front
Paper is not available in selected paper way. Data is

in interface receive buffer.
Loading Default
Printer is loading default (factory) configuration. It is

possible to do this manually by pressing the four
function and selection buttons when turning on the
printer (see also Reference Manual on CD-ROM).
Default anyway is loaded after installing different or
new firmware.
Only Available in EPSON

Mode
Functions which are not meaningfull in this emulation

have been selected. To use the selected feature you
have to switch over the emulation to Epson.
Open Front Flap
If you have choosen the single sheet feed then you

must open the front flap.
Park Position
You are informed when the fanfold paper is in park

position.
Please Wait
Your printer is occupied with internal proceedings.
Press any Key
You are requested to press any key.
Remove Paper in xxx
The paper way is changed (xxx indicates the paper

way). Remove the remaining paper in the printer
manually.
Tear Paper Off
Note for the operator to tear off the paper positioned

on the tear off edge before.
Adjust Tear or Adjust Cut
Use this keys or ,,>, ,,< to adjust the paper at

tear position (valid also for Cut feature).
4.2.3
Printer Malfunctions
without any
Message at the
LCD Display
Troubleshooting
This table deals with possible errors not reported in the LCD display.
Problem
Printer has been switched
on but nothing happens.
The LCD display remains
blank.
Possible causes
Check whether the power cord is properly
connected to the wall outlet and the printer.
Check wether there is mains voltage at the outlet.
Check the fuse of your power supply.
The power cable may be damaged.
Try out another power cable.
Test outlet with an other load (i.e. lamp)
Check power selection lever
Printer does not print from

your application/computer.
The printer is not in Online Mode.

Check whether the interface cable is properly
connected.
Interface plugged in correctly (close grey and
green interface lever)
The interface cable has been damaged. Try using
another interface cable.
The interface configuration in your application
program is incorrect.
Set CX-BID to OFF (in test menue)
Try modulare MT350/360/380 Shared Interface
Problem with the paper

feed
Check if the light emitting diode (LED) displays

the correct sheet feeder, if necessary select the
correct sheet feeder (single or tractor) with the
Paper key.
Make sure that the paper guides at the sides is
properly set.
Check the paper guides.
Check printhead gap and butterfly (transparent
paper guide at the carriage).
Push the paper into the paper feed slot until it is
properly seated.
When switching from fanfold to single page feed,
the remaining paper is automatically diverted to
park position.
Check if the remaining paper is in park position
when you insert a single sheet. That means the
fanfold paper should not be loaded (pulled in).
If necessary drive the remaining paper manually
with the arrow key to the park position.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible causes
Paper Jam
(Fanfold Paper)
Open upper flap. Switch printer off. Close upper flap.

Remove the jammed paper by tearing it off on the
tearing edge and then open the tractors and pull out
the paper in your direction (to the front).
Pay attention to the following points:
Do not tilt paper, insert it straight (parallel) and
smoothly.
Close the tractor flaps. Substitute tractor assy.
Stretch the paper slightly.
Activate PAPHAND feature.
Paper Jam
(Single Sheet Paper)
Try to remove paper using keys LF/FF or EJECT (if

available). Open the top flap (printhead is moved to
the most backward position to free the paper way).
Always remove the paper to the top.
Pay attention to the following points:
Adjust the paper guides of the ASF on the right
and left side; allow approx. 5 mm space to the
paper.
Separate the single sheets manually previous of
stacking them in tray.
Place the paper straight in the feed slot and make
sure it is seated properly.
Match the head distance of the paper thickness
(multiple forms etc.).
Check AGA option.
Tear or Cut position

cannot be set
Press Setup/Adjust/Cut (or Tear)
Paper does not move to

cut or tear position
It is only possible and significant to cut/tear off

fanfold paper.
Consider: only fanfold paper can be torn off
Check the affected Setup (Auto Tear) in the

printers menue.
The printed image is too
light or not all dots are
printed.
The printhead distance is too large. Decrease

printhead distance (AGA: go to minus direction)
Check/adjust AGA option (to adjust AGA switch
printer on without paper loaded).
The ribbon cassette is worn out. Use a very new
ribbon (lifetime > 15 mio characters draft).
The ribbon cassette is not locked into position
properly. Install ribbon correctly.
Printhead is worn out (please see the
specification for your printhead).
The printhead is damaged.
4-8
Problem
The printed image is too
dark or smudged
Troubleshooting
Possible causes
The printhead distance is too small. Increase
printhead distance (AGA: go to plus direction).
Check/adjust AGA option.
Install ribbon correctly (correct fitting).
Check the thickness of the used paper
(inhomogeneous?).
Use built in characters rather than TrueType.
Decrease resolution (eg. 180x180).
The printhead stops

during the printout
accidentally.
The printhead distance is too small. Increase

printhead distance.
Check/adjust AGA option (s.a.).
The printhead is blocked possibly by another
object.
The ribbon cassette is not locked into position
correctly. Install ribbon correctly.
Ribbon is damaged so that printhead needles
hook into.
CR-motor is defective or fails sporadically.
Use the newest firmware level.
Prints undefined
characters
Check if the interface plug is correctly fitted to the

computer and to the printer.
Check that the proper emulation and the right
country is set in the setup menu.
Check the interface parameters.
Check wether an external box is used.
Only the lower half of the

characters fit on paper if
printing on the very first
printable line (TOF)
Check the setting ,,Phys.adjustment within

testmode.
General problems with the

printout/print quality
Check if the ribbon is damaged.
Check the setting ,,Form Adjust (=Vertical

Alignment)
Set the correct printhead distance (AGA).
Check if the platen is damaged.
Contact your distributor.
The printhead is damaged (printhead needles
bend or worn out?).
Contact your distributor.
4-9
Troubleshooting
4.2.4
Failure Analysis
Are you sure the printer is the problem?

yes
yes
Selftest (ASCII Test) ok?
no
Printout from host not ok !
No printout
Defective interface
Check interface
Check cable
IEEE 1284 nibble
mode
Check external box
(speed)
Wrong interface
Check printer menu
Check hardware
Defective printout
Wrong or incompatible
driver/Wrong emulation
Check hex dump
Analyse printout in
comparison with hex dump
Compare ,,good printout with
,,bad printout if available
Check PC environment/
used software etc.)
Connection PC printer?
Check Logic ground and
Frame ground
Interface cable/Shield has
to be fixed on both ends
IEEE 1284 cable
Interface parameters ok ?
Check serial interface
Check technical menu/setup
Use always the

newest firmware.
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Printout problem Missing or

defective characters ?
Check printhead
Check cable
Check connector
Check waveform of needle
control
Panel function ok ?
Buttons ok?
Ability to enter the printer menu ?
Check panel cable
Paper Feed ok ?
Check paper path
Check tractors/friction
Check paper guides (Tractor1)
Check AGA
Check function motor
Horizontal Sstem ok ?
Check CR Motor
Check horizontal belt
whether the carriage is blocked
firmware new?
4.3
To get the actual values (4 digits) of

head/platen clearance
printhead and CR motor temperature
horizontal carriage position
position of AGA-Flag
during normal ONLINE condition, a special monitoring function has been
implemented.
The head/platen clearance will be displayed in a relative range of 0 to 100. It
doesnt matter if AGA option switched on or not. In case of AGA = On, the actual
relative value is displayed; in case of AGA = Off, the manual set value is (constantly)
displayed.
The current value of printhead temperature is shown only if the temperature rises
above approx. 90 C or higher. Below this, a hyphen is displayed.
The printer must be totally assembled and the top cover must be closed.
Press softkeys 1 and 2 simultaneously while PowerUp until TESTMODE is
displayed.
Online
Initializing
1
The display will answer similar as follows.
+0253
018N--+0377
Load
1
Setup
Online
Setup
Load paper from any path and run your tests.
4-11
Control the display.
DDDD XAAABCCC
EEEE LF/FF
1
Online
Setup
A head/platen clearance
B Do not care
C head temperature
X if ,,M is displayed, CR motor is too hot
D horizontal position CR
E horizontal position AGA-Flag
Examples
4-12
00680 008N 095

0377
Load
Head/platen gap = 8 steps

Head temperature = 95 C
Paper not loaded
current horizontal position i.e. = 680
AGA Flag lies in between 0 (left phys.
left margin) and approx. 1730 (right
phys. margin) at position 337
00680 008N--0377
Tear
Head/platen gap = 18 steps =

Default without AGA
Head temperature = below 90 C
Paper in Tear position
AGA Flag lies in between 0 (left
phys. left margin) and approx. 1730
(right phys. margin) at position 337
00680 068S120
0377 LF/FF
Head/platen gap = 68 steps

Head temperature = 120 C
the printer will slow down
Paper loaded, printer offline
AGA Flag lies in between 0 (left
phys. left margin) and approx. 1730
(right phys. margin) at position 337
To leave the monitoring (Show) function, set printer OFFLINE and switch printer
off.
4.4
Caring, Lubrication
and Maintenance
Caring, Lubrication and Maintenance
The printer needs only very little cleaning maintenance. When cleaning the printer,
observe the following points:
Before cleaning, turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable. Never use
strong detergents or alcohol-based cleaners.
Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a soft, fluff-free cloth.
Special printer bar cleaner can be purchased in specialised shops.
Remove all dust and paper residues from the printer mechanism using a brush.
Lubrication
A This points must not be lubricated. In any other case damages or malfunction may
A occur
B This point (Lever 053213 and Bearing of axle) may be lubricated* if the printer is
A to be maintained.
C Excentric wheels on each side (not visible here) may be lubricated* if the printer is
A to be maintained.
* Recommended: Molykote Longterm W2 Wlzgleitlager Fett/Grease Weiss/white
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Monitoring of Thermo-ASIC and Printhead
4.5
Monitoring of
Thermo-ASIC and
Printhead
(T2170/T2280 only)
After Power On the Thermo-ASIC will be tested. Is there a ASIC bug the display will
show a bitcoded message THS ERROR XXX (XXX = Failure number from 1 trough
16). The message is active approx. 20 s and will be deleted by pressing any key.
Bit 1 = 1 (xxx = 001) low current error
Cable of printhead is broken, coil defect, contact of connector bad
Bit 2 = 1 (xxx = 002) high current error
constant current generator defect, Thermo ASIC defect
Bit 3 = 1 (xxx = 004) Rref error
Printhead ID wrong, Reference resistor wrong or missing or contact failure
Bit 4= 1 (xxx = 008) Eeprom values wrong
calibrating of printhead not ok., Eeprom defect, Thermo ASIC defect
Above mentioned failure possibilities might occur as combinations.
Example: xxx = 9; 9 = 1001 binary = failure 1+4
Behavoir in case of failure:
If a THS-ERROR is recognized the ASIC will be switched off by firmware. To make
printout nevertheless possible the print will be stopped shortly at the end of the line to
protect overheating of the printhead.
4.5.1
Calibrating Values
of Thermo-ASIC
and Printhead
(T2170/T2280 only)
By pressing the keys ONLINE and SETUP you will enter the service menue. After
that the display changes as follows:
Print
Back
1
Temp.cal
Next
3
Online
Setup
By pressing PRINT calibrating values will be printed (example):

14
20
Needle 1 to
...
needle 24
...
22
4
Reference resistor
23
NDK11
Valid values are 1 trough 30. Value 0 means short

circuit in this needle system, value 31 means a
break within this needle system.
Calibrating value of printhead temperature.

Type of printhead.
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4.6
Display Message
Hardware Alarm
Display Message Hardware Alarm
To analyse failures much more easier, an extended failure report has been
implemented. The messages described below will only occur in Hardware Alarm
state.
If this message occures the printer must be repaired before switching on again.
Please take care about the fact that in Hardware Alarm state the power voltage is
switched off to avoid further damages. Please read also chapter 4.6 Monitoring of
printhead.
1. Display (Example)
Hardware alarm
alternative display
+000000 131
000002 xx 000482
2. Meaning of the Messages

Actual Position
Taskcontrol
Head Clearance Head Temperature

Desired Position
3. Legend
Actual Position
Desired Position
Head Clearance
Head Temperature
Taskcontrol
Horizontal position of the printhead while error occurs

min. value = 0; (physical left margin)
max. value should be approx. 1730; (physical right margin)
Horizontal Position the printhead tried to achieve
Relative printhead clearance while error occured
Current head temperature
Error code (see item 6)
4. Interpretation of the example

Actual Position
=0
Desired Position
= 482
Head Clearance
= 131
Head Temperature = - - Task control
= 002
(left margin)
(relative position)
(below range of measuring = head cold)
(horizontal task, motor accelerate)
5. Analysis
The Desired Position and the Actual Position should be identical or close together.
By moving the printhead the function of the horizontal timing belt can be tested
(value of Actual Position is changing). The value of the head clearance is always a
desired position since there is no response of actual head clearance. Default
standard = 18; AGA = rel. position; max. value = 131 (i.e. after Initializing resp. power
on).
Please analyse Task Control Code using the table on the next page.
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Display Message Hardware Alarm
6. Task Control Codes

Task Control Code
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
128 B
256
512
1024
2048
4096
8192
16384
32768
Meaning / Description
Horizontal Task
Horizontal Task
Horizontal Task
Vertical Movement
Color Motor
Motor Function Select
Motor Sheetfeeder
Adjustment Printhead Clearance
Adjustment AGA
shift the horizontal drive belt
one notch to the right and
fasten belt again according
adjustments 6.1.1
Paper Feed Sheetfeeder
Bell (sound)
Shiftmagnet Printhead
Papermovement
Tear / View from ESC Seq.
Paper Load
Paper Eject
Tear or View (general)
active
Motor is accelerating
Motor Break on
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
active
The Task Control Codes may occur as combinations.

Example: code 1026
Meaning: Shiftmagnet inside the printhead active while the horizontal motor is
accelerated.
6.1 Hardware Alarm Task Code 1, 2, 3, 4 horizontal task
Reason
Solution
Printer stops intermittent in DRAFT mode Install newest firmware (T2155/2170)
4-16
Non Shielded interface cable according

IEEE 1284
Use a 2m max. shielded interface cable

IEEE 1284
Damaged or dirty icremental stripe
Clean*) or change stripe

*) with a mild detergent
Head Adapter Cable
Mount new >=047575 D adapter cable
Defective logic
Install new main controller
Defective light barrier horizontal clock
Clean intensive the contacts of the flat

cable from the light barrier
Change light barrier
Noisy horizontal motor
Change CR motor
Ignore Printhead
Phenomena
Countermeasure
No clocks from incremental stripe
check whether the stripe positiones in

the barrier
check whether the stripe is damaged
or lose
check whether the barrier is plugged in
correctly
substitute the sensor (light barrier)
Missing clocks from incremental stripe

intermittent (printout is moving
horizontally until carriage blocks on any
side panel)
substitute head adapter cable; replace

it with level C
substitute light barrier (horizontal
sensor)
check ,,noisy environment. interface,
main controller, CR-motor
8. Hardware Alarm Task Code 128 Automatic Head Gap Adjustment

Reason
Solution
AGA Flag defective or missing
Substitute AGA flag on indicator axle
System not adjusted
Switch printer on without paper loaded
Phenomena
Countermeasure
AGA shows correct value (Show

function) but the printout is not correct or
the printer prints but no impact on the
paper
check whether the white damper on

each side are hanging / blocking
check whether the excentric wheels on
both sides are mounted parallely
check basic head distance
9. Hardware Alarm Task Code 32 Function Select
4.7
Ignore Printhead
Reason
Solution
Tractor drive does not engage
check mechanic of tractor 1/2 drive

check function sensor
To allow operating the printer without plugged in printhead (no printhead control, no
temperature control) a special Ignore Printhead mode was implemented. You can
achieve it by pressing keys 1, 2 and Setup during power on procedure. Further also
Show-function will be set to on. This is suitable for enhanced test purposes.
Online
Initializing
1
Setup
4-17
Printing without Top Cover
4.8
Printing without Top
Cover
Sometimes it is usefull to look into the printer while the printer is working. (Normally
this is prevented by means of an interlock sensor.)
Caution:
Take care when the printer is operating: danger of injury!
Open Top Cover

Install the magnet at the interlock hall sensor on the left side wall by means of an
adhesive tape
Attention:
It is necessary to install the magnet with south pole in direction of the hall sensor.
To obtain this it is suggested to carry out following procedure:
1. Determine the south pole by using the magnet in the Top Cover. The south pole
is repelled by the built in magnet.
2. Stick the magnet (053 528) at the place shown in the drawing.
4-18

Loading optional firmware or character generator
4.9
Loading optional
STOP
firmware or
character generator
If you download new firmware as described below, all menu settings will be
overwritten. For this reason you should print a menu dump in order to be able to
reestablish the previous settings if necessary (see menu description table).
To load new firmware, proceed as follows.
Online
Setup
1.Switch off the printer. Connect your DOS PC (LPT1:) to the parallel
port on the printer.
2.Press keys 1, 4 and Online. Hold the keys pressed.
3.Switch on your printer.
BOOT
Online
Setup
The printer is ready for the download when BOOT appears on its display.
4.Copy the file, e.g. DOWNLOAD.FDF, from the diskette (A:) to your printer as
follows:
A:\COPY /B DOWNLOAD.FDF PRN
Download
firmware
1
Online
Setup
A progress indicator (bar) and DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE appears on the display

during the download; alternatively, an error message is displayed:
PRG = Firmware
GEN = Character set or font (character generator)
P+G = Firmware and character set
The number of the currently transferred data block (frame) is displayed in addition in
the top line of the display on the right.
4-19
Loading optional firmware or character generator

DOWNLOAD OK is displayed briefly when the procedure has been completed

successfully. The printer then runs through its initialisation routine, after which it is
ready for use.
It is possible to repeat the download separately, e.g. firmware followed by character
generator.
Loading the operating system for the first time
Connect your DOS PC (LPT1:) to the parallel port on the printer. Start from no. 3 in
the description above.
Troubleshooting
It is necessary to repeat the entire procedure if an error occurs during the download.
This is indicated by a corresponding message on the display. It may be that not all
fault messages can be shown on the display. In this case, the operating system of
your PC displays an error message such as Write error on device .
,,Download.fdf stands for any firmware identification number (i.e. 48042X.FDF).
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Instructions for Disassembly and Assembly

This chapter provides the necessary information about disassembly and assembly1)
of the printer components and parts.
Caution:
Switch off the printer, wait a few seconds and remove the power cord.
Attention:
Give special attention on how the printer parts were mounted before. Avoid
touching the electronic components unless you are discharged on a protective
ground.
Recommended Tools
Hook:2)
395 850
Magnet:
053 528
Phillips screwdriver medium
Screwdriver small
Grease Molycote white Longterm W2
1)
2)
Normally, assembling is done vice versa of disassembling.

To fix chassis into lower housing
5-1
Replacing Casing
5.1
Replacing
Casing
5.1.1
Replacing Top
Case
First remove noise preventer A.

Remove Top Cover B and Rear Cover C.
B
A
C
Remove the front cover ,,A.

Remove the bottom cover tractor 1 ,,B.
A
B
5-2
Replacing Casing
Use a screwdriver to unlock the casing aperture as shown in the illustration and
remove it.
Caution:
Be carefull while doing the above mentioned step. You may damage the panel
cable.
Disconnect the panel cable by pulling it out of the plug. Take caution.
Use a screwdriver to unlock the casing aperture as shown in the illustration and
remove it.
5-3
Replacing Casing
Use a screwdriver to unlock the upper casing as shown in the illustration, lift it
upward and remove it.
Caution:
Be carefull about the panel cable.
Assembly:
For reassembling the Top Case run the procedure backwards. Use a screwdriver to
make sure that the snap lock on the rear side engages correctly on both sides.
5-4
5.1.2
Replacing Bottom
Case
Replacing Casing
For first steps see section 5.1.1

Disconnect Panel
Remove optional Interface Board if present (see section 5.3)
Remove Main Electronic A (see section 5.3.3)
Release the 4 rubber snaps B (C: Hook 395 850)

Lift the printer mechanic with both hands straight upward and put it on a stable
place.
5-5
Printhead
5.2
Printhead
5.2.1
Removing the
Printhead
Remove the top cover

Lift upper friction
Unlock the screws A at the printhead
Now lift the printhead carefully.
5-6
5.2.2
Installing the
Printhead
Printhead
Install the printhead by pressing it carefully downwards.
Be sure the head connector fits correctly.
Lock the printhead C.
Caution (T2170/T2280 only):

After installing printhead make sure to calibrate the temperature of the head. For
further details see chapter 6 Adjustments.
5-7
Replacing Electronic Parts
5.3
Replacing
Electronic Parts
5.3.1
Replacing
Optional Interface
Push lever A in right direction (view from the rear)

Take the Interface cover and pull it in left direction B
Attention:
Do not buckle the spring inside the board space of the bottom case when you
assemble the interface board again.
5-8
5.3.2
Replacing Main
Board
Disconnect Mains Voltage.

Run steps 5.3.1 and 5.3.2.
Remove Top Case (see section 5.1.1).
Turn the lock A on the back of the printer indicated by the arrow.
Pull slightly the board half out of the Bottom Case.
Disconnect Mains Voltage connector B.
Remove board.
Caution (T2170/T2280 only):

After replacing the main board make sure to calibrate the temperature of the
printhead (see chapter 6 Adjustments).
Caution:
Adjust also the AGA (see chapter 6 Adjustments).
5.3.3
Dismount Main
Electronic
Run step 5.3.2.

Open the according screws A.
5-9
5.3.4
Replacing the
AGA* Assy
Unplug AGA Cable A

Unplug AGA unit B by prying the hooks C outwards.
Attention
When installing AGA you must run an adjustment procedure (see chapter 6,
Adjustments)
5.3.5
Replacing Carriage
Adapter
Remove the upper housing (section 5.1.1)

Remove Main Board (5.3.3) and Lower Housing (5.1.2).
Remove printhead as described in section 5.2.
Remove Incremental Strip carefully (section 5.12).
Remove all connected cables (AGA, Fan, Clock Station A).
Remove the plastic protective B with the help of a pliers.
Remove Cable Holder C.
Now slightly pull the Board upwards D.
A
D
A
C
A
AGA = Automatic Gap Adjustment
5-10
Push Cable holder F into the left direction.

Release Cable holder to upper direction.
Remove Cable Cover A by pulling downwards.
Release the flat cable out of the given Cable guide B (front) and cable holder
C (back).
Unlock the two printhead cables D on the connection board by releasing the
two strain relief clamps. Pull them through the hole in the left side panel E.
To remove the cable holder and the cable, press downwards on the left hand
while pushing the board slightly to the left position.
Caution:
Be carefull whil doing the above mentioned steps. You may damage the cables.
E
A
D
5-11
5.3.6
Replacing Motor
Driver (Color
Option)
5.3.7
Replacing
Connector Board
Remove Top Case (section 5.1.1)

Unplug the two cables A
Release the Board by pressing the snap in clamps up - and downwards B
Remove Top Case (section 5.1.1)

Remove Main Board (section 5.3.3)
Remove Bottom Case (section 5.1.2)
Disconnect all plugs on the Board
Attention:
Make sure to plug in the cables in the correct manner when reassembling.
5-12
Replacing Motors
5.4
Replacing
Motors
5.4.1
Replacing Carriage
(DC) Motor
5.4.2
Replacing Stepper
Motors
5.4.3
Replacing Vertical
Stepper
Remove Top and Bottom Case as seen in section 5.1

Release the tension of the horizontal belt by turning the tightener in upward
direction A
Unlock both screws B
Disconnect the motor from the Connector Board C
Press down the motor holder D and push it outward
Remove Case parts if necessary

Unplug desired motor
Carefully turn the motor clockwise until the motor is released
Remove Top and Bottom Case as described in section 5.1

Unplug vertical stepper from the connector board
Turn the stepper anticlockwise by prying the holders A and B
5-13
Replacing Sensor Parts
5.5
Replacing
Sensor Parts
5.5.1
Replacing Double
Sensor: Front
Insertion / Paper
Position and Paper
Motion Sensor
5-14
Remove upper part of Casing (section 5.1)

Remove upper friction (section 5.9)
Remove carriage system (section 5.8)
Remove Transverse Paper Guide (section 5.6)
Remove Sensor A by pressing the catch
5.5.2
Replacing
Sheetfeeder
Sensor
Remove Optional Interface (section 5.3.1).

Remove Main Board (section 5.3.2).
Remove Housing (section 5.1).
Remove Sensor A at the bottom side of the printers chassis.
5-15
5.5.3
Replacing Interlock
Sensor
Remove Housing (section 5.1)

Remove Main Board (section 5.3.3)
Unplug X8 from Connector Board
Unplug the two hall sensors A by prying the catches
5-16
5.6
Replace
Transverse
Paper Guide
Replace Transverse Paper Guide
Remove the housing (section 5.1)

Remove upper Friction assy (section 5.9)
Remove Platen (section 5.16)
Pry the two hooks (on both side walls) to inner direction A and move the whole
transverse paper guide B into the most front position C
Turn the paper guide in form of a semicircle backwards D. At the same time
you must spread both side walls outward E by turning, lift the guide F
D
A
C
B
D
E
5-17
Ribbon Drive
5.7
Ribbon Drive
5.7.1
Replacing Ribbon
Drive
Remove the upper part of casing (section 5.1.9)

Remove the color ribbon if installed
Remove the lid A
Remove the circlip above the toothed wheel in the middle B
Replace desired toothed wheel
Caution:
Take care about the washers located at wheels ,,C.
5-18
5.7.2
Installing Ribbon
Drive Set
Ribbon Drive
Remove old Ribbon Drive.

Put the washer A on the axle and the two other washers B and C on the
toothed wheel D.
Lubricate the shown positions.
Put axle and wheel into correct position on transverse connector; put spring,
washer and circlip onto axle.
Check functionality of the ribbon drive system.
B
D
Lubricate
5-19
Remove Carriage System
5.8
Remove
Carriage System
/ Toothed Belt
Remove the casing (section 5.1)

Remove Upper Friction Drive (section 5.9)
Release the Belt thightener on the left side A
Unlock Carriage Motor. Place it on a safe position not to damage the cables.
Remove Drive Wheel (section 5.15)
Remove hindering toothed wheels
Attention:
When assembling observe the dashes of the wheels. They must fit in the
appropriate positions! (see 3.2.4)
Remove the circlip on the right side of the carriage shaft C

Pull the carriage shaft in left direction while prying the catch D
Release the both springs E on both side walls
Remove the lever F by pulling it carefully in the almost backward position to the
left
Caution:
Be aware that you may damage the lever if you pull outward in the wrong
position.
Before lifting the carriage system make sure not to damage the incremental
stripe. Push the stripe out of the light barrier on the bottom of the carriage!
Push the carriage system a little to the left and lift it on the right side G.
Caution:
When reassembling you have to adjust
1: the Gap Printhead / Platen and
2: the Parallelism between Head and Platen.
3. Adjust AGA.For further details please see chapter 6 Adjustment
5-20
5.9
Replacing Upper
Friction Drive
(Shutter)
Replacing Upper Friction Drive
Remove Upper part of Casing (Section 5.1.1)

Unlock the Friction by moving the colored lever A to the left and lift the friction
upwards.
First spread the right side wall outward B. Simultaneously lift the right side of
the Friction.
Run the same procedure on the left side.
Attention:
When reassembling insert both studs C of the friction first in the left then in the
right guide rails of the side walls and click the Friction in place by pressing carefully
downwards. Take care about the clampers D at both sides
5-21
Replacing the Tractor Assy
5.10
Replacing the
Tractor Assy
Remove Casing (section 5.1)

Remove 2nd Tractor Drive A
Remove Support B by pressing the two notches ,,B1"
Spread Part C of the side wall outwards and pry the catch D. Simultaneously
pull the Tractor ASSY carefully outwards.
Run the same procedure on the other side.
Attention:
When reassembling take care of the fact that the noses of the left and right tractor
must be parallel mounted E. Use a edge of the square shaft as a help.
B1
Caution:
For better mounting move wheel ,,E in right direction while pushing tractor assy in
its proper place.
5-22
5.11
Replacing Lower
Friction Drive
Replacing Lower Friction Drive
Remove the casing (section 5.1)

Remove Upper Friction Drive (section 5.9)
Remove Carriage System (section 5.8)
Remove Transverse Paper Guide (section 5.6)
Unhook the two springs by prying with a screw driver A.
Carefully lift the indicator axle B
Attention:
Do not loose the six rollers C. By reassembly they must fit in the correct places.
Remove Tractor Unit (Section 5.10)

Remove all necessary thooted wheels and clampers on both side walls D
Attention:
When assembling observe the dashes of the whees. They must fit in the
appropriate positions!
Remove the pin F by using a tongs
Attention:
Do not use a hammer or similar.
Remove shaft assy G
5-23
Remove Incremental Stripe
5.12
Remove
Incremental
Stripe
Attention:
First of all remove the protection foil (blue transparent color) from both sides of the
Incremental Stripe.
Open Top Cover

Open Front Cover
Remove Color Ribbon if neccessary
Guide a small screw driver through the hole in the back at the right side from the
bottom A.
Pry the lower edge of the spring and press it in upper direction
If neccessary do the same procedure using the second hole in the front.
Release the stripe from the studs on the left and the right
Attention:
When assembling hook the clear area (without stripes) on the left side. Make sure,
that the incremental stripe runs in the light barrier at the bottom of the carriage.
5-24
5.13
Replacing Side
Walls
Replacing Side Walls
Remove all parts as described in sections 5.1 to 5.13

Unlock the screws
Unlock hook A
Press hook B
Press hook C
Remove Side Wall
5-25
Mounting Drive Wheel
5.14
Mounting
Drive Wheel
Remove Housing as described in section 5.1

Release circlip A
Move Drive Wheel B outwards
5-26
5.15
Remove Platen
Remove Platen
Remove casing (section 5.1)

Remove upper friction assy (section 5.9)
Release clip A by means of a screwdriver
Move platen to the front as shown in the picture B
Take care about the position of the ESD spring; detail C
5-27
Adjustments
Mechanical Adjustments
Adjustments
Depending on the actual state of the printer, you have to carry out the following
adjustments:
Gap Printhead/Platen
Parallelism between Printhead and Platen
Tension of the Horizontal Drive Toothed Belt
must be carried out if replacing Carriage System or Toothed Belt
Setting the physical Top of Form
Electrical Adjustments
Interface Jumper Settings

Changes are only necessary if standard configuration does not work properly
Soft Adjustments
Calibrating of Head Temperature (T2170/T2280 only)
must be done after installing a new printhead
must be done after installing a new Main Board
Calibrating of AGA Sensor
must be done after replacing of the Carriage System or printout is not satisfactory
must be done after replacing of the Main Board or printout is not satisfactory
must be done after replacing of the AGA system
6.1
Mechanical
Adjustments
6.1.1
Tension of the
Toothed Belt
The tension of the toothed belt can be adjusted by means of the eccentric tension
pulley located at the left side wall.
First you must remove the top casing as described in chapter 5.1.1.
Necessary tool: Scale
6-1
Adjustments
Loose the belt by turning the eccentric pulley in upward direction. Tension the
belt by turning the pulley downwards.
Caution:
Do not bend the cables A while turning the eccentric pulley.
The point of measure is within the range of 150 mm to 200 mm from the left side
wall.
The scale should be adjusted to 2 N by 7 mm stroke.
Tolerances
F = 1.2 N 2.0 N
Print head at left

stop position
F = 2 N
7 mm
6.1.2
Adjustment of
Head / Platen Gap
The adjustment of the Head/Platen gap can be made by means of a worm gear
(053217) at the right side wall. It is only necessary to do this adjustment when
replacing a part of the horizontal system (e.g. carriage, shaft etc.).
Remove the housing as described in chapter 5.1
Necessary tools:
Feeler Gauge 0.05 - 1.5 mm
Data:
Relative head position

Corresponding clearance
Notch (worm gear accuracy)
Setting Range (worm gear)
18*
0.28 mm
1/100 mm
76 notches
Attention:
Reassemble all parts with exception of the housing, AGA and color ribbon.
Caution:
Position the worm gear as shown in the picture.
(= greatest possible distance).
View from the right

Toothed Segment
Worm Gear
* Standard head distance relative (see Operators Manual)

6-2
Adjustments
Remove the transparent Paper Guide from carriage.

Adjust a clearance printhead (D)/Platen (E) of x = 1.4 mm by means of a feeler
gauge.
Use your hand to move the Toothed Segment (C).
Adjust worm gear (A) by moving Gear on block at the Toothed Segment (B).
After adjusting you need not to fasten the worm gear.

Dont forget to reinstall the paper guide.
Go to section 6.1.3 (Parallelism).
Remark:
If the clearance printhead/platen is too small turn the worm gear (A) anticlockwise,
if it is too great turn worm gear clockwise.
6-3
6.1.3
Adjusting Parallelism
Printhead/Platen
Adjustments
You must adjust parallism of printhead and platen if the printout is not satisfactory
(one side of the printed matter is smudged or too light) or in case of
changing/replacing the horizontal system (carriage etc.)
Necessary tool:
Feeder gauge 0.05 -1.5 mm
Remove top case (see chapter 5.1.1).

Remove ev. Paper and Color ribbon.
Remove transparent Paper Guide at the carriage.
Push manually the thoothed segment on the right side to the most backward
position (in direction to the technician).
Place the printhead at the most right position.
Check the clearance head/platen (should be 1.4 mm; if not do adjustment
Head/Platen Gap, chapter 6.1.2)
Move head to the most left position
Check the clearance head/platen by means of a feeler gauge.
Turn the eccentric lever A on the left side wall. Turn the lever backwards if the
clearance (1.4 mm) is too big. Turn the lever to the front if the clearance
(1.4 mm) is too small.
Important:
The tolerance allowed is 0.05 mm.
Install transparent Paper Guide at the carriage

Install the top case
Install the ribbon
Make a test printout
Optional:
Set AGA = Off
To run a visual check of the parallelism printhead/platen increase the clearance
until only a little of the printout is still to see. Compare the left with the right part
of the printout. There should only be a little difference in the blackening of the
printed matter.
Switch printer off
Set AGA = ON (see chapter 4 Testmodes and Troubleshooting) if required
Adjust AGA as described in chapter 6.3.2.
6-4
Adjustments
6-5
Adjustments
6.2
Electrical
Adjustments
6.2.1
Interface Jumper
Settings
6.2.1.1
Shared Interface
(Option)
(046 752)
Serial Interface
S1 3
S1 4
S1 5
S1 6
open
closed
Ready on Pin 19 *
Ready on Pin 25
Ready on Pin 11 *
Ready on Pin 10 *
B1
B3
Meaning
open
closed
closed
open
Serial Interface with CTSX *

Serial Interface without CTSX
S2-1
S2-2
Meaning
open
closed
closed
open
DTRX on X3/Pin 20 *
Ready on X3/Pin 20
S2-4
S2-5
Meaning
open
closed
closed
open
Ready *
Ready inverted
S2-3
S2-6
Meaning
open
closed
closed
open
TXD on X3/Pin 2 *
Ready or inverted Ready independent
from S2-4/S2-5
Parallel Interface
open
closed
B2
B4
B5
Chassis with 2k2 on GND *

not available
VCC via L2 *
Chassis on GND
always *
VCC direct
S1 1
S1 2
Strobe\ while Prime\ enabled *

VCC on X2/Pin 18 via 1 k *
no Strobe\ while Prime\ enabled

VCC on X2/Pin 18 (500 mA)
* = Default
6-6
on
off
S1 default
6 5 4 3 2 1
Adjustments
6-7
Adjustments
6.2.1.2
TTY-Interface 20 mA
Current Loop
(Option) (046 755)
Standard
TX
PASSIVE
ACTIVE
RX
PASSIVE
ACTIVE
Crossed
Lines
TX
PASSIVE
(extern to
host)
ACTIVE
RX
PASSIVE
ACTIVE
Jumper
B11
B12
B13
B14
B11
B12
B13
B14
Jumper
B15
B16
B17
B18
B15
B16
B17
B18
Jumper
B11
B12
B13
B14
B11
B12
B13
B14
Jumper
B15
B16
B17
B18
B15
B16
B17
B18
OPEN
CLOSE
X
Connector Female X2
+TXLOOP
TXLOOP via switch TX
X
X
X
+TXLOOP
X
X
TXLOOP via switch TX to GNDLI
OPEN
CLOSE
X
Connector Female X2
+RXLOOP via switch RX
RXLOOP
X
X
X
+RXLOOP via switch RX to GNDLI

X
X
RXLOOP
OPEN
CLOSE
Connector Female X2
+TXLOOP
X
X
TXLOOP via switch TX

X
+TXLOOP
X
X
X
OPEN
TXLOOP via switch TX to GNDLI

CLOSE
X
Connector Female X2
+RXLOOP via switch RX
RXLOOP
X
X
X
+RXLOOP via switch RX to GNDLI

X
X
RXLOOP
Remark: See also concerning schematic in chapter 7.
6-8
Adjustments
6.2.1.3
Interface
RS422 (047 144)
SS 97 (047 145)
(Option)
*
open
closed
Function
B1
B8
Chassis/GND via R11//C1 and L5 on Logic/GND
B1/B8
Chassis/GND via L5 on Logic/GND
B2
X2/Pin 1 potential-free
B2
Chassis/GND on X2/Pin 1
B3
B4
B7
B5
B6
B9
TXD to Interface
TXD on B TXD/RDY
TXD on A TXD/RDY
B5
B4
B7
B3
B6
B9
READY to Interface
READY on B TXD/RDY
READY on A TXD/RDY
* = Default
6-9
Adjustments
6.2.1.4
Main Controller
Jumpers
X6
IC6
B18
R250
B23
R241
R247
R253
R252
1
B24
B17
B20
B19
B22
B21
C174
C162
C73
B5
R39
C20
R14
R134
X5
C61
R16
V82
X3
Jumper settings
Jumper
1
2
B18
B23
B19/B23
ON
closed
X
B20/B23
B21
B19/B22
B20/B22
B24
B17
B24
Standard jumper settings:
6-10
RDY on pin 2
X
X
RDY on pin 2
X
X
X
B17
8
TXD on pin 2
B19/B21
7
RDY on pin 4
B20/B21
6
RDY on pin 4
X
B22
5
DTR on pin 4
B18/B19/B22
4
Function
B18/B20/B22
3
OFF
open
CTS for printer

X
always active
CTS from Host
X
X
B18/B19/B21/B24 = closed
B17/B20/B22/B23 = open
Adjustments
6.2.1.5
Firmware
Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
Class.
Spare
depot
Qty.
Firmware Standard
048 042
048 042
048 431
048 431
Korea
na
048 063
na
048 513
China Mainland
048 061
048 061
048 512
048 512
Taiwan
048 334
048 060
048 511
048 511
Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
Class.
Spare
depot
Qty.
Korea Controller + Power

Supply
na
048 244
na
048 548
China Mainland Controller +

Power Supply
048 234
048 242
048 604
048 510
Taiwan Controller + Power

Supply
048 238
048 246
048 602
048 506
6.2.1.6
Non standard
controller
6-11
Soft Adjustments
Adjustments
6.3
Soft Adjustments
6.3.1
Setting of Head
Temperature
(Reference value)
(T2170/T2280 only)
Necessary tools:
Thermometer
Caution:
Make sure the printhead has room temperature.
Make sure the printhead has room temperature

Keep Top Cover Closed
Press keys ONLINE and SETUP simulaneously while Power On until
TESTMODE is displayed shortly
Press key Temp. cal.
Print
Back
1
Temp.cal
Next
3
Setup
Set the actual head temperature (= room temperature) in a range between 15C
and 30C using the keys < and >
Temp.cal=23 *
Set <
> Exit
Online
Online
Setup
Confirm your setting by pressing SET key. The new value is marked with a star
(*). (Leaving the item with key EXIT the value will not be stored)
Leave TESTMODE by pressing ONLINE key
Recommendation:
You may use normal thermometer with a tolerance of 2 degrees max. Under normal
working conditions you do not need to adjust a yet installed printhead.
Attention:
Do not install/adjust a hot printhead.
Remark:
0 C equals 32 F
tC=0.55*(F-32)C
tF=(1.8*C+32)F
6-12
Example:
21 C 0.55 (70 F - 23)
70 F (1.8 20C + 32)
Adjustments
6.3.2
Adjustment of AGA
Soft Adjustments
There is no special adjustment procedure necessary.

The printer has to be powered on once without paper.
This has to be performed after replacing of the carriage system and after substituting
of the AGA itself. Also after replacing of the main logic the printer has to be switched
on once without paper loaded.
6-13
Spare Parts and Schematics

The spare parts lists show:
1. The position of the part in the explosion drawing.
2. The name of the part.
3. The part number.
4. The type of the machine.
Stand. means
Color means
Standard Machine w/o Color

Color printer
5. The classification of parts.
E
factory repair only
depot repair
standardized parts - C-parts
printer specific parts
recommended spare parts
6. Recommended location where the parts ought to be available:

depot c - central repair facility - (includes t and s)
depot t - Tally Field Service - (includes s)
depot s - Authorised Service / Dealer
When ordering parts it is essential to specify a part number and designation.
7-1
Housing
7.1
Housing
7-2
Housing
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
10
11
12
13
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
061 293
061 091
060 014
061 575
060 003
060 004
060 005
054 588
060 496
060 006
054 569
na
454 570
454 925
na
716 227
047 520
054 589
053 507
054 605
054 607
054 551
047 869
061 293
061 091
060 009
061 575
060 003
060 004
060 005
054 588
060 496
060 006
054 569
054 939
454 570
454 925
na
716 227
047 520
054 589
053 507
054 605
054 607
054 551
047 869
061 293
061 091
061 293
061 091
061 619
061 575
060 003
060 004
060 005
054 588
060 496
060 006
054 569
054 939
454 570
454 925
na
716 227
047 520
054 589
053 507
054 605
054 607
054 551
047 869
Front Flap Assy

Front Flap Assy (US version)
Panel Assy
Panel Assy /neutral
Screen Left
Screen Tractor Transverse
Housing Assy Lower Part
Screen Optional Interface, Triangle
Suspension Rubber
Housing Assy Upper Part
Rear Cover Assy Standard Model
Rear Cover Assy 2T Model
Front Top Cover Assy
Silencer Assy
Cover Logic Assy
Push Lock
Panel Cable
Clamp Panel Cable
Screen Short Interface
Holder/Lock Main Board
ESD Metal Housing Lower Part
Holder Interconnection PCB
Power Switch
061 575
060 003
060 004
060 005
054 588
060 496
060 006
054 569
na
454 570
454 925
na
716 227
047 520
054 589
053 507
054 605
054 607
054 551
047 869
Spare
Class. depot
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
t
t
s
c
c
c
t
t
t
t
c
c
c
c
c
t
t
c
c
c
c
t
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
/
no item number available. Please see details in according chapters
na no spare part
7-3
Basic Printer
133
7.2
Basic Printer
1/3
7-4
Basic Printer
Basic Printer
2/3
7-5
Basic Printer
Basic Printer
3/3
7-6
Basic Printer
Spare
Class. depot
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
Qty. Remark
Electronic Parts
/
Main Board Complete Standard Spare Assy
/
Connection PCB
62
Carriage Adapter
84
Sensor Papermotion/end
112 Sensor ASF/3rd Tractor
124 Sensor Interlock
131 Sensor Function Selection
/
AGA Sensor
/
Horizontal Sensor
048 232
448 006
447 575
061 312
048 025
047 523
061 523
447 540
447 514
048 240
448 006
447 575
061 312
048 025
047 523
061 523
447 540
447 514
048 576
448 006
447 575
061 312
048 025
047 523
061 523
447 540
447 514
048 502
448 006
447 575
061 312
048 025
047 523
061 523
447 540
447 514
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Motors and Cables

/
Cable ASF/Cutter
/
Cable Power Switch
/
Panel Cable
32
LF Motor
47
Clamp CR Motor
48
CR Motor
55
AGA Motor Stepper
61
Fan 24VDC Assy
120 Function Motor Stepper
046 807
047 869
047 520
053 437
053 289
461 506
048 367
047 726
053 441
046 807
047 869
047 520
053 437
053 289
447 568
048 367
047 726
053 441
046 807
047 869
047 520
053 437
053 289
461 506
048 367
047 726
053 441
046 807
047 869
047 520
053 437
053 289
447 568
048 367
047 726
053 441
B
B
B
A
B
A
A
B
A
t
t
t
s
t
s
s
c
s
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Printhead/Carriage System
/
Print Head
14
Carriage Shaft
59
CR Shaft Assy with Toothed Segment
70
Cable Holder Carriage
125 Carriage System Assy Standard
125 Carriage System Assy Color
126 Holder Sensor Board, Carriage
455 348
053 275
461 001
054 593
454 563
454 826
054 615
455 371
053 275
461 001
054 593
454 563
454 826
054 615
455 348
053 275
461 001
054 593
454 563
454 826
054 615
455 371
053 275
461 001
054 593
454 563
454 826
054 615
A, E
B
B
B
B
B
B
s
c
c
c
t
t
c
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Mechanical Parts I
6
Pulley Assy
7
Belt Z=557
11
Print Platen
15
Side Panel Assy (LE + RE)
17
Transverse Carrier Assy Complete
19
Ribbon Drive Assy
21
Upper Friction Assy
21
Upper Friction Assy
24
Paper Foil Transverse Carrier
28
Bevel Gear
29
Bevel Gear Drive
34
Base Transverse Connection
81
Paper Shaft Assy Standard Model
81
Paper Shaft Assy 2T Model
82
Transverse Paper Finger
86
Side Panel Assy (RE + LE)
053 433
706 949
454 772
061 611
460 079
061 080
454 562
454 562
054 944
453 579
453 580
060 075
460 059
na
060 551
061 611
053 433
706 949
454 772
061 611
460 079
061 080
454 562
454 562
054 944
453 579
453 580
060 075
460 059
061 081
060 551
061 611
053 433
706 949
454 772
061 611
460 079
061 627
454 562
461 547
054 944
453 579
453 580
060 075
460 059
na
060 551
061 611
053 433
706 949
454 772
061 611
460 079
061 627
454 562
461 547
054 944
453 579
453 580
060 075
460 059
061 081
060 551
061 611
B
B
B
B, D
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B, D
c
c
c
s
c
s
s
s
t
s
s
c
c
c
c
s
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Kit
till 2Q02
by 2Q02
/
na no spare part
7-7
Basic Printer
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
Mechanical Parts II
/
Leaf Spring Indicator Axle
5
Belt Tightener
8
Lever, Parallelity
9
Bearing Platen
10
Foot
12
ESD Spring Platen
13
Clamp Platen
23
Spring Timing strip
25
Intermediate Wheel Z=21
26
Intermediate Wheel Z=30
30
Lid, Toothed Wheel Drive Ribbon
31
Damper Right Upper Friction
33
Toothed Wheel Z=58 Option Drive
36
Eccentric Wheel Upper Friction Z=76 (Set)
37
Damper Indicator Axle
38
Eccentric Wheel Upper Friction Z=76 /right
40
Intermediate Wheel 2 Z=68
41
Bearing
45
Drive Wheel Z=128
49
Wrap Spring Clutch
52
Intermediate Wheel Z
52
Toothed Wheel Z=30 M=0.7
53
Switching Wheel Z=76 M=0.5
54
Worm Gear Head Distance
57
Bar Spring
60
Flag AGA
66
Spring
67
Guide
72
Ribbon Mask Assy
74
Washer
76
Intermediate Wheel Z=50/14
87
Curve Plate Ribbon
88
Gearing Down Wheel 2 Z=84/14
89
Toothed Wheel Z=56
95
Indicator Axle Set
96
Roller Indicator Axle
103 Timing Strip
104 Leaf Spring Roller Tube
105 Roller Tube
110 Cable Cover
111 Cable Holder Print Head Cable
113 Cable Clamp
114 Carrier Paper Motion Sensor
114 Timing Wheel Paper Motion Sensor
117 Gearing Down Wheel Z=70/14
122 Damper Left Upper Friction
130 Axle Function Select
133 Dust Protection Cap
134 Eccentric Wheel Upper Friction Z=76 (Set)
134 Eccentric Wheel Upper Friction Z=76 /left
135 Tractor Support
054 974
060 740
053 213
052 042
053 229
061 065
052 051
053 227
053 281
053 201
053 286
053 204
053 423
060 844
053 546
na
053 202
053 220
054 617
054 529
053 335
060 031
060 039
053 217
053 218
054 616
050 119
053 270
054 426
053 282
060 066
053 284
053 216
053 283
061 025
053 898
053 230
053 544
053 258
053 522
054 594
054 552
061 311
060 064
054 402
053 205
053 212
061 523
060 844
na
060 040
054 974
060 740
053 213
052 042
053 229
061 065
052 051
053 227
053 281
053 201
053 286
053 204
053 423
060 844
053 546
na
053 202
053 220
054 617
054 529
053 335
060 031
060 039
053 217
053 218
054 616
050 119
053 270
054 426
053 282
060 066
053 284
053 216
053 283
061 025
053 898
053 230
053 544
053 258
053 522
054 594
054 552
061 311
060 064
054 402
053 205
053 212
061 523
060 844
na
060 040
054 974
060 740
053 213
052 042
053 229
061 065
052 051
053 227
053 281
053 201
053 286
053 204
053 423
na
053 546
061 543
053 202
053 220
054 617
054 529
053 335
060 031
060 039
053 217
053 218
054 616
050 119
053 270
054 426
053 282
060 066
053 284
053 216
053 283
061 025
053 898
053 230
053 544
053 258
053 522
054 594
054 552
061 311
060 064
054 402
053 205
053 212
061 523
na
061 544
060 040
054 974
060 740
053 213
052 042
053 229
061 065
052 051
053 227
053 281
053 201
053 286
053 204
053 423
na
053 546
061 543
053 202
053 220
054 617
054 529
053 335
060 031
060 039
053 217
053 218
054 616
050 119
053 270
054 426
053 282
060 066
053 284
053 216
053 283
061 025
053 898
053 230
053 544
053 258
053 522
054 594
054 552
061 311
060 064
054 402
053 205
053 212
061 523
na
061 544
060 040
7-8
Spare
Class. depot
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
t
t
t
t
s
c
c
s
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
s
t
t
t
t
t
s
t
t
s
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
s
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
t
t
c
s
t
t
c
Qty. Remark
3
1
1
2
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
3
6
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Kit
Standard Tractor Assy
7.3
Standard Tractor
Assy
7-10
Standard Tractor Assy
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
Standard Tractor Parts

/
Tractor Assy Complete
17
Tractor LE/RI Complete
132 Sensor Option Recognition
/
Support
3
Side Panel Tractor 1 Right
4
Bearing
5
6
Distance Washer
7
Axle Tractor 1 Long Square
8
Axle Tractor 1 Short Square
24
Axle Tractor 1 Round
25
Sleeve Disc
26
Turret
27
28
Sliding Sleeve
29
Revolving Sleeve
30
31
Pressure Spring
32
Disc
33
Extention Spring Function Select
34
Side Panel Tractor 1 Left
35
Sensor Option Recognition
38
Paper Guard Metal
39
Paper Guard Tractor
134 Tracking Wheel
460 037
061 064
061 523
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
460 037
061 064
061 523
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
460 037
061 064
061 523
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
460 037
061 064
061 523
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
Spare
Class. depot
B
A
A
t
s
s
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Kit
/
na no spare part
7-11
AGA
7.4
AGA
1
3
Item Name
1
2
3
/
AGA
AGA Assy
AGA Flag
Indicator Axle
AGA Sensor Holder
Part No
Class
Spare
depot
048 030
054 616
054 765
054 614
A
A
B
B
s
s
c
c
/: no item number available. Please see details in according chapters; na: no spare part
7.5
Connection
Board/Cables
7-12
Qty.
1
1
1
1
Connection Board/Cables
11
10
X5
X11
X17
12
X3
C2
X6
X12
13
X12
14
X16
X15
X4
15
F2
X7
C3
X8
X9
X13
4
3
X10
16
X14
A1 / LP 48005
A3
X2
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
/
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
448 006
047 575
047 575
046 807
047 523
461 506
na
na
061 523
048 022
053 437
048 367
047 520
053 441
048 025
048 027
448 006
047 575
047 575
046 807
047 523
447 568
047 563
047 527
061 523
048 022
053 437
048 367
047 520
053 441
048 025
048 027
448 006
047 575
047 575
046 807
047 523
461 506
na
448 006
047 575
047 575
046 807
047 523
447 568
047 563
061 523
048 022
053 437
048 367
047 520
053 441
048 025
048 027
061 523
048 022
053 437
048 367
047 520
053 441
048 025
048 027
Connection Board
Carriage Adapter I
Carriage Adapter II
ASF/Cutter Cable
Interlock Assy
CR-Motor
Rear Tractor Cable (option) 1
Color Motor Cable
Function Select Sensor
Option Recognition Sensor
LF-Motor
AGA-Motor
Panel Cable
Main Controller
Function Select Motor
Sensor PE Rear
PE and PMS-Sensor
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
B
A
B
A
A
B
s
s
s
t
c
s
c
c
s
c
s
s
t
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
A
A
A
s
s
s
1
1
1
Kit
7-13
Connection Board/Cables
Part
ID-No
Power Switch Assy
047 526
Part
ID-No
Cable Power Supply
047 522
7-14
Class.
Qty
Class.
Qty
Electronic Parts and Sensors
7.6
Electronic Parts
and Sensors
7.6.1
Mainboard
Complete Standard
Spare Assy
Item Name
T2155
Main Board Complete Standard Spare Assy 048 232
T2170
T2265
T2280
048 240
048 576
048 502
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
7-15
X1
7.6.2
Carriage Adapter
Assy
A1
B-Seite
C1
X7
X2
Darstellung
ohne A2/A3/A4
L-Seite
B-Seite
(A1)
Kabelfhrung A4
(ohne Bestckung)
Kabel B-Seite A3
Kabel L-Seite A2
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
447 575
447 575
447 575
447 575
7-16
Carriage Adapter
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
7.6.3
Sensor
Papermotion/End
LP. 48023
100 mm
PMS
X7
LP.48026
PMS (PT6)
PSE2 (PT7)
PSE1 (PT3)
Vcc
GND
AFI1
Paper End
615 mm
rt
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
061 312
061 312
061 312
061 312
Sensor Papermotion/end
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
7.6.4
Sensor ASF/3rd
Tractor
X9
LP. 48023
PSE4 (PT4
Vcc
GND
530 mm
rt
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
048 025
048 025
048 025
048 025
Sensor ASF/3rd Tractor
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
7.6.5
Sensor Interlock
X8
LP. 47517
Vcc
ISW2
ISW1
GND
680 mm
br
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
047 523
047 523
047 523
047 523
Sensor Interlock
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
7-17
7.6.6
Sensor Funciton
Selection
X3
LP. 47684
FSS2
FSS1
Vcc
GND
250 mm
rt
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
061 523
061 523
061 523
061 523
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
447 540
447 540
447 540
447 540
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
447 514
447 514
447 514
447 514
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
/
/
/
na
048 234
048 238
048 244
048 242
048 246
na
048 604
048 602
048 548
048 510
048 506
Sensor Function Selection
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
Kit
7.6.7
AGA Sensor
AGA Sensor
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
7.6.8
Horizontal Sensor
Horizontal Sensor
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
7.6.9
Non Standard
Controller Parts
7-18
Korea Controller + Power Supply

China Mainland Controller + Power Supply
Taiwan Controller + Power Supply
Spare
Class. depot
B
B
B
c
c
c
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
Panel
7.7
Panel
3
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
1
2
3
4
060 014
070 109
na
054 589
060 009
070 109
na
054 589
061 618
070 109
na
054 589
061 619
070 109
na
054 589
Panel complete
Switch Unit
Panel Logic
Clamp
Spare
Class. depot
A
B
B
B
s
c
c
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
1
7-19
PMS + Double Sensor
7.8
PMS + Double
Sensor
PMS mechanic
7-20
Sensor Sheet Feeder and Rear Tractor
7.9
Sensor Sheet
Feeder and Rear
Tractor
1
2
3
4
(1b) (1a)
X1
X1
2
1
3
1
3
4
GP2S07C
7-21
Option Recogition
7.10
Option
Recogition
7-22
Sens Function Select
7.11
Sens Function
Select
7-23
AFI Automatic Front Insertion
7.12
AFI Automatic
Front Insertion
7-24
Modular Interfaces
7.13
Modular
Interfaces
7.13.1
Shared Interface
Cx/RS232 (Option)
Part. No.: 046 752
7-25
Modular Interfaces
7-26
Modular Interfaces
7.13.2
Current Loop
Interface 20 mA
(Option 046 755)
7-27
Serial Interface
7.14
Serial Interface
RS422/V11 Interface
(Option)
Part No.: 047 144
SS97 Interface
(Option)
Part No.: 047 145
7-28
Specifications
Sheet Feeder Mechanic

This chapter provides the necessary information on disassembly of the different
sheet feeder components and elements.
STOP
Note:
ASF will not fit on T2170-2T and T2280-2T.
8.1
Specifications
Dimensions
hight of printer with sheet feeder installed: 350 mm
Weight
Autom. sheet feeder
1.80 kg
Face down option
0.81 kg
Positioning tolerances
Line positioning
Beginning of page, first line

+ 1,0 mm
Line parallelity
first line
+ 1,0 mm at 210 mm paper width
Begin of print
left margin, first character

+ 1,0 mm
Paper capacity
of each bin
190 sheets at 80 g/m2 paper weight
Copies
1 + 3 (depending on the paper quality)
Capacity of paper depot

Autom. sheet feeder
Face down option
Position: Face up
Position: Face down

Surrounding temperature
range
Operation temp.
+ 15 C to + 40 C
Storing temp.
+ 40 C to + 60 C
Relative humidity
Operation
30% to 60%
Storing
5% to 95%
8-1
Specifications
Single sheet
Multilayer forms
Paper weight:
60 - 90 g/m2
(For sheets with the paper weight beyond this range
a functional test should be performed)
Paper width:
100 - 369 mm
(format selection range)
Paper length:
100 - 356 mm
Paper weight:
Original:
First sheet:
Copies:
Last sheet:
Form width
100 - 368 mm
Form length
100 - 355 mm
Storing conditions
52 - 65 g/m2
60 - 90 g/m2
45 - 56 g/m2
50 - 60 g/m2
Temperature:
+ 18 C to + 24 C
Relative Humidity:
45% to 60%
Multilayer forms
Multilayer forms can be used only with the glued edge on the top side of the form.
The glued edge should be possibly soft. Residual glue must not extrude from the
top edge. A curved glued edge may result in a desturbed paper transport.
Multiform sets must be placed into the insertion with the glued edge pointion
downward. They must be tested for proper operation.
Paper quality
Suitable for your printer are paper qualities with a low amount of wood, medium
fine papers, as well as papers with a quality mark SM-post or copying papers.
Not suitable are satinated or color coated papers, art papers as well as papers
with relief print.
Check paper before your printer is taken into operation!
8-2
Assembly/ Disassembly
8.2
Assembly/
Disassembly
8.2.1
Sheetfeeder
The Sheetfeeder is easily disassembled by unhooking the four snaplocks as shown

in the picture A.
8.2.2
Mounting
Gear Block
Guide the Gear Block carefully in direction to the left side wall till the electrical
contact is automatically performed.
To release the Gear Block press the two hooks and carefully lead the Block
outwards.
8-3
8.3
Spare Parts and
Schematics
8-4
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
053 492
053 489
053 491
060 361
053 486
053 493
053 495
053 485
060 362
052 104
050 328
054 482
053 496
053 482
054 446
706 978
053 490
053 494
053 481
052 116
053 497
053 480
054 482
054 649
061 301
053 492
053 489
053 491
060 361
053 486
053 493
053 495
053 485
060 362
052 104
050 328
054 482
053 496
053 482
054 446
706 978
053 490
053 494
053 481
052 116
053 497
053 480
054 482
054 649
061 301
053 492
053 489
053 491
060 361
053 486
053 493
053 495
053 485
060 362
052 104
050 328
054 482
053 496
053 482
054 446
706 978
053 490
053 494
053 481
052 116
053 497
053 480
054 482
054 649
061 301
053 492
053 489
053 491
060 361
053 486
053 493
053 495
053 485
060 362
052 104
050 328
054 482
053 496
053 482
054 446
706 978
053 490
053 494
053 481
052 116
053 497
053 480
054 482
054 649
061 301
File Support
Toothed Wheel Z35
Cover Left
Marginal Stopp Right
Swing Plate Left
Support Paper
Strap
Swing Plate Right
Marginal Stop Left
Toothed Wheel Z19
Cork Plate
Leaf Spring
Spring
Swing Axle
Lever
Tension Spring
Cover Right
Contact Spring
Transport Axle
Roller Assy
Support Elongation
Frame
Spring
Foil
Lock
Spare
Class. depot
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
s
c
c
c
c
c
Qty. Remark
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
8-5
ASF/Sheetfeeder, Gear Block
8.4
ASF/Sheetfeeder,
Gear Block
4
3
2
1
5
(3x)
6
7
(2x)
8
(2x)
8-6
ASF/Sheetfeeder, Gear Block
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
/
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
054 484
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 484
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 484
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 484
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
ASF Gear block Assy

Gear Cover
Motor ASF
Logic Motor Control
Gear Housing
Toothed Wheel Z33
Toothed Wheel Z33
Washer A3 DIN 137
Screw EJOT-PT-kA30x6-1442
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
/
na no spare part
8-7
Specification
Face Down (Option)
Face Down (Option)
9.1
Specification
Please see section 8.1
9.2
Functional
Description
The face down option is an additional module which can be used in connection with
the automatic sheet feeder as well as with the manual paper insertion at the front of
the printer.
It offers the advantage that sorting of a multiple page document can be neglected, as
the printed sheets are deposited in the correct order from the bottom to the top.
The paper capacity of the face down option amounts to approx. 150 single sheets.
It can be activated and deactivated by simply tilting it.
9-1
Face Down (Option)
Spare Parts
9.3
Spare Parts
3
4
PR
ES
1
FA
CE
FA
CE
UP
DO
PR
ES
8
7
13
12
11
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
/
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
054 807
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 807
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 807
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 807
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
9-2
Face Down Assy

Carrier Plate Assy
Paper Guide
Bearing Left
Pressure Foil
Axle Shaft
Bearing Right
Toothed Wheel Z25
Toothed Wheel Z22
Cover Right
Toothed Wheel Z40/20
Pressure Spring
Lever
Paper Support
10
Spare
Class. depot
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Specifications
10
Rear Tractor (Option, 2T Model)

(not field montable)
Paper feed for fanfold paper is either
from the front via the tractor 1 or

from the rear via the tractor 3
optional feed from tractor 2 (front)
Paper feed for single sheets is from the front via manual single sheet feed.
This chapter provides the necessary information on disassembly of the different
components and elements of the rear tractor 3.
10.1
Specifications
Noise level
< 53 dB(A)
Paper paths
Paper path 1
Manual single sheet feed from the front
Paper path 2
1. tractor (load paper from the front)
Paper path 3
2. tractor (load paper from the rear)
Park position
available for 1. and 2. tractor
Paper weight
Single sheets
Fanfold paper
Single forms:
80 g/m2 120 g/m2
Multi-part forms:
1st sheet
Copies
Last sheet
50 g/m2 60 g/m2
45 g/m2 56 g/m2
50 g/m2 60 g/m2
Single forms:
60 g/m2 90 g/m2
Multi-part forms:
Original
Copies
1st sheet
Last sheet
45 g/m2 65 g/m2
45 g/m2 65 g/m2
45 g/m2 65 g/m2
45 g/m2 65 g/m2
Copies
Single sheets
T2155: 1 + 5 (depending on paper quality)

Tractor 3
1 + 1 (depending on paper quality)

(paper and applications require testing)
For all further data and specifications, please refer to chapter 2 of this manual.
10-1
Tractor Complete
14
10.2
Tractor Complete
10-2
Tractor Complete
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
1
4
5
6
6
7
8
9
14
2
3
10
11
12
13
15
16
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 778
054 333
053 956
047 556
053 999
047 563
054 164
048 025
453 986
054 539
061 081
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
054 778
054 333
053 956
047 556
053 999
047 563
054 164
048 025
453 986
054 539
061 081
Drive Wheel
Side Plate
Tractor Set Assy
Paper Guide 1
Paper Guide 1
Axle, Round
Tractor Axle, Square
Adapter Plate
Bushing
Guide
Clamp
Paper Guide 2
Motor Driver
Motor Assy
Cable Rear Tractor
Paper Guide 3 Metal
Paper End Sensor
3rd Tractor Option Assy
Rear Cover Assy 2T Model
Paper Shaft Assy 2T Model
Spare
Class. depot
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
s
c
c
c
Qty. Remark
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
in 453 986
in 453 986
in 453 986
in 453 986
in 453 986
in 453 986
in 453 986
in 453 986
/
na no spare part
10-3
Specifications
11
Cutting Device (Option)
Safety notes:
If you have any short pieces of paper remaining in the device, turn off the printer
first.
Do not stick unsuitable materials or tools such as screw drivers etc. into the
device openings as this may damage the mechanical system.
Replace the protective cap for the drive wheel at the printer when the cutter is no
longer needed (in use) to prevent long hair, chains etc. from being pulled into the
printer.
11.1
Specifications
Cut width
400 mm
Cut height
min. form length 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)
Cut time
1000 ms 10%
Specification of
recommende forms
Only continous forms in printer tractors can be cut
Cutting accuracy
Service life
Single forms and two part forms

1 mm
Other forms
2 mm
depending on the stiffness of the cross perforation
>1.000.000 cuts
Weight
approx. 4 kp
Paper type
fanfold paper
Paper weight
Single form:
Copies
Multi-part form (Main tractor):

Original
1st sheet
Copies
Last sheet
Total
Multi-part form (Rear tractor):
1st sheet
1st copy
2st copy
1. push tractor
60 g/m2 120 g/m2

45 g/m2 120 g/m2
45 g/m2 65 g/m2
45 g/m2 56 g/m2
45 g/m2 65 g/m2
<280 g/m2
45 g/m2 65 g/m2
45 g/m2 56 g/m2
45 g/m2 56 g/m2
1+6
2. push tractor
Stacker
1 + 1 (depending on paper
quality)
1 sheet-sets
>150 sheets 80 g/m2
6 sheet-sets
>50 sets
multi-part depends on crimping (punch printing on edge of
sheet) and perforation/paper weight
Paper stacking, above all of multi-part sets, depends on
the quality of the crimping
For all further data and specifications, please refer to your printers standard
operators manual or the operators manual Cutting Device.
11-1
Specifications
11
13
7
6
14
6
17
12
1
2
9
3
16
15
11-2
11.2
Spare Parts and
Schematics
11.2.1
Mechanical
Components
Spare
Class. depot
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
1
2
3
4
5
6
395 076
395 077
395 078
395 079
395 080
395 076
395 077
395 078
395 079
395 080
395 076
395 077
395 078
395 079
395 080
395 076
395 077
395 078
395 079
395 080
B
B
B
B
B
c
c
c
c
c
1
1
1
1
2
395 081
397 972
397 971
395 083
053 493
395 166
395 568
395 597
397 825
397 853
397 963
na
395 081
397 972
397 971
395 083
053 493
395 166
395 568
395 597
397 825
397 853
397 963
na
395 081
397 972
397 971
395 083
053 493
395 166
395 568
395 597
397 825
397 853
397 963
na
395 081
397 972
397 971
395 083
053 493
395 166
395 568
395 597
397 825
397 853
397 963
na
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
7
1
1
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
10
Connection Cable
Controller PCB
Motor incl. Gears
Housing Upper Part
Drive Belt
Toothed Wheel complete with
Flat Spring and Axle
Cutter Paper Transport Kit
Blade Assy / Cutter Maintenance Kit
Switch
Paper Stacker /Support
Paper Foil
Lip Holder Metal
Housing Toothed Wheel
Lip Foil
Finger Foil
Cover, lower
Frame Ground Connector Assy
Qty. Remark
/
na no spare part
11.2.2
Maintenance and
Adjustments
No preventive maintenance has to be performed. No adjustments need to be done.
11-3
2nd- (Front-) Tractor (option)
12
12-1
Item Name
T2155
T2170
T2265
T2280
/
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
12
16
17
20
21
061 218
061 064
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
061 218
061 064
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
061 218
061 064
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
061 218
061 064
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
2nd Supplemental Tractor Assy

Tractor LE/RI Complete
Bearing
Side Panel Tractor 2 Right
Side Panel Tractor 2 Left
Axle Tractor 2 Square
Axle Tractor 2 Round
Paper Guide Metal
Paper Guide
Option Recognicion
Washer 5 DIN6799
Pressure Spring
/
na no spare part
12-2
Spare
Class. depot
B
A
t
s
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
1
Set
Set
Set
Color Option
13
Color Option
13-1
Color Option
Item Name
1
2
3
4
5
6/7/8
9
10
11
12
T2155
T2170
Color Parts
Motor Controller
ColorMotor Cable
Motor Color
Switch Shaft
Bearing
Ribbon Carrier + 2x Springs
Curve (Inner)
Toothed Wheel Z40
Toothed Wheel Z40/84
Curve (Outer)
Standard
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
Color
046 760
046 809
053 510
053 315
053 314
054 471
053 321
053 318
053 319
053 317
Mono Parts
Curve Plate
Toothed Wheel Z50
Toothed Wheel Z56
Carriage Guide
053 284
053 285
053 283
053 270
na
na
na
na
/
na no spare part
Please see also explosion drawings
13-2
T2265
T2280
Spare
Class. depot
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
Qty. Remark
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Printer Stand
14
Printer Stand
For mounting / dismounting see Installation Sheet which comes with
the Pedestal
14-1
All rights reserved. Translations, reprinting or copying by any means of this manual complete or in part or in any
different form requires our explicit approval.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice.
All care has been taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this manual. However, we cannot accept
responsibility for any errors or damages resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information herein.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
EPSON is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated.
DEC is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.
Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other product names and company names appearing in this manual are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the individual companies.
TALLY REPRESENTATIVES
GERMANY
Tally Computerdrucker GmbH
Postfach 2969
D-89019 Ulm
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 7308 80 0
Fax: +49 7308 5903
http://www.Tally.de
ITALY
Tally S.R.L.
Via Borsini 6
I-20094 Corsico (MI)
Italia
Tel.: +39 02 48608 1
Fax: +39 02 48601 141
http://www.Tally.it
SPAIN
Tally SRL
Aleixandre 8, 2A
28033 Madrid
Espaa
Phone:+34 91 7219 181
Fax: +34 91 7219 936
http://www.Tally.es
SINGAPORE
Tally AMT Printers Pte. Ltd
63 Hillview Avenue
#08-22, Lam Soon Industrial Building
Singapore 669569
Phone:+65 760 8833
Fax: +65 760 1066
http://www.Tally.com.sg
U.S.A.
Tally Corp.
P.O.Box 97018
8301 South, 180th Street
Kent, WA 98032
U.S.A.
Phone:+1 425 25155 00
Fax: +1 425 25155 20
http://www.Tally.com
UNITED KINGDOM
Tally Limited
Rutherford Road
Basingstoke, Hampshire
RG24 8PD
England, U.K.
Phone:+44 870 872 2888
Fax: +44 870 872 2889
http://www.Tally.co.uk
CANADA
Tally Corp.
125 Traders Boulevard, 9
Missisauga, Ontario L4Z 2E5
Canada
Phone:+1 905 8904646
Fax: +1 905 8904567
http://www.Tally.com
December 2001 Tally Computerdrucker GmbH
FRANCE
Tally S.A.
19 avenue de Llle Saint Martin
F-92237 Nanterre Cedex
France
Tl.: +33 1 41 30 11 00
Fax: +33 1 41 30 11 10
http://www.Tally.fr
AUSTRIA
Tally Ges.m.b.H.
Eduard-Kittenberger-Gasse 95 B
A-1232 Wien
Austria
Tel.: +43 1 863 40 0
Fax: +43 1 863 40 240
http://www.Tally.co.at
Russian Federation and C.I.S.
Tally Representative
Park Place Moscow
Office D-206
Leninsky Prospekt 113/1
117198 Moscow
Russian Federation
Phone:+7 095 956 56 40
Fax: +7 095 956 55 41
http://www.Tally.ru
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Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Printer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Paper Thickness Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Firmware (principle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Testmodes and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Test Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Caring, Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Monitoring of Thermo-ASIC and Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Display Message Hardware Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Ignore Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Printing without Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Loading optional firmware or character generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Instructions for Disassembly and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Replacing Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Replacing Electronic Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Dismount Main Electronic . . . . . .

Replacing Sensor Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replace Transverse Paper Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Ribbon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Remove Carriage System

Replacing Upper Friction Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Replacing the Tractor Assy

Replacing Lower Friction Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Remove Incremental Stripe

Replacing Side Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Mounting Drive Wheel

Remove Platen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Soft Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Spare Parts and Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Basic Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Standard Tractor Assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Connection Board/Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Electronic Parts and Sensors . . . . . .

PMS + Double Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Sensor Sheet Feeder and Rear Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Option Recogition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Sens Function Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

AFI Automatic Front Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Modular Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Sheet Feeder Mechanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Assembly/ Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Spare Parts and Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

ASF/Sheetfeeder, Gear Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Face Down (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Rear Tractor (Option, 2T Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Tractor Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Cutting Device (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Spare Parts and Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

2nd- (Front-) Tractor (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Color Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

Printer Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

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