DP6 & DP7 TECHNICAL MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 DP6 & DP7 DOCUMENT PRINTERS - FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
1.1 PRINT CHARACTERISTICS 1
1.2 FORMS CHARACTERISTICS 1
1.3 RIBBON 1
1.4 INTERFACE 2
1.5 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2
1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL & STANDARDS 2
2.0 INSTALLATION 3
2.1 NORMAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3
2.2 RESHIPMENT 4
2.3 CHANGING SUPPLY VOLTAGE 4
3.0 OPERATION 5
3.1 AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT INSERTION 5
3.2 SEMI-AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT INSERTION 5
3.3 RIBBON CARTRIDGE LOADING/REPLACEMENT 5
3.4 KEYPAD OPERATION 8
3.5 DISPLAY OPERATION 8
3.6 CONFIGURATION 9
3.6.1 Printer Parameters 9
3.6.2 Communication Parameters 10
3.6.3 Service Parameters 11
3.6.4 Override Parameters 12
3.6.5 Automatic Alignment Parameters 12
3.7 DIAGNOSTICS 12
3.8 SELF TEST 13
3.9 LOCAL PRINTING 13
3.10 ERROR CONDITIONS 13
3.10.1 Power Failure 13
3.10.2 Document Jam 13
3.10.3 Cover Open 14
3.10.4 Page Overflow 14
3.10.5 Carriage Fault 14
3.11 DP6 & DP7 PROGRAMMING 15
3.11.1 Mode C Command Summary 15
3.11.2 Mode C Document Movement Commands 16
3.11.3 Mode C Print Commands 16
3.11.4 Mode C Display Commands 17
3.11.5 Mode C Configuration Commands 17
3.11.6 Mode C Status and Keypad Commands 18
3.11.7 Mode C Graphics Commands 19
3.12.1 Mode I Command Summary 20
3.12.2 Mode I Document Movement Commands 21
3.12.3 Mode I Print Commands 21
3.12.4 Mode I Graphics Commands 23
3.13 COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE 23
3.13.1 Input Buffer Operation 23
3.13.2 Interface Protocols 24
3.13.3 Interface Signals 24
3.13.4 Dual Port Option 25
3.13.5 Parallel Interface Option 25
4.0 THEORY OF OPERATION 26
4.1 OVERVIEW 26
4.1.1 Printhead Drive Assembly 26
4.1.2 Document Drive Assembly 26
4.1.3 AC Printed Circuit Board and Power Transformer 27
4.1.4 Main Printed Circuit Board 27
4.1.5 Keypad/Display Assembly 27
4.2 ELECTRONICS IN DETAIL 27
4.2.1 Power Supply 27
4.2.2 Microprocessor System 28
4.2.3 Stepper Motor Drivers 28
4.2.4 Printhead Drivers 30
4.2.5 Keypad and Display 32
4.2.6 Sensors 32
4.2.7 Character Printing 32
5.0 MAINTENANCE 33
5.1 LUBRICATION AND CLEANING 33
5.1.1 Lubrication 33
5.1.2 Document Feed Roller Cleaning 33
5.1.3 Document Sensor Cleaning 33
5.1.4 Printhead Cleaning 33
5.1.5 Document Print Area Cleaning 35
5.1.6 Cabinet Exterior Cleaning 35
5.2 SERVICE PARAMETER SET-UP PROCEDURE 36
5.3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 37
5.4 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 37
5.4.1 DP6 Printhead Gap 37
5.4.2 DP7 Printhead Gap 38
5.4.3 Carriage Drive Belt Tension 39
5.4.4 Document Drive Belt Tension 39
5.4.5 Carriage Left Home Position 39
5.4.6 Wheel Guide 39
5.4.7 Envelope Ramp (DP6 below S/N 00588) 40
5.4.8 Document Input Tray Height 40
5.4.9 Document Drive Roller Spring Force 40
5.4.10 Document Edge Guide Squareness 40
5.4.11 Print Skew 41
5.4.12 Auto Alignment Gate Ramp 41
5.4.13 Auto Alignment Roller Spring Tension 42
5.4.14 Auto Alignment Gate Travel 42
5.4.15 Auto Alignment Skew Sensor Calibration 42
5.4.16 DP7 Carriage Spring 42
5.4.17 DP7 Carriage Lift Button 43
5.5 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 44
5.5.1 Cabinet 44
5.5.2 Main PCB 44
5.5.3 Battery 44
5.5.4 Keypad/Display Assembly 44
5.5.5 AC board 45
5.5.6 Carriage Home Sensor 45
5.5.7 Document Sensor 45
5.5.8 Transformer 46
[Link] DP6 Printhead 46
[Link] DP7 Printhead 46
5.5.10 Carriage Drive Belt 46
5.5.11 Carriage Motor 47
5.5.12 Document Drive Belt 47
5.5.13 Document Motor 47
5.5.14 Auto Alignment Skew Sensor 47
5.5.15 Auto Alignment Input Sensor 48
5.5.16 Ribbon Drive Cable 48
5.6 TROUBLESHOOTING 49
5.6.1 Basic Troubleshooting Procedure 49
5.6.2 No Display 49
5.6.3 Defective Keypad 49
5.6.4 Defective Sensor 50
5.6.5 No Document Motion 51
5.6.6 No Carriage Motion 51
5.6.7 No Print or Light Print 51
5.6.8 Print Quality 52
5.6.9 Missing Dots 53
5.6.10 Erratic Document Feed or Mispositioning 53
5.6.11 Erratic Character Spacing or False Document Jams 53
5.6.12 Interface Inoperative 53
5.7 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS 54
5.8 RECOMMENDED SERVICE TOOLS 54
6.0 MAJOR ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTS 55
72080-1 DP6 MAIN PCB ASSY 55
72082-1 DP6&7 KEYPAD ASSY 56
72081-1 DP6&7 AC PCB ASSY 57
72115-1 DP7 MAIN PCB ASSY 57
73250-1,-7 DP6&7 PRINTER ASSYS 59
73253-1,-7 DP6&7 ELECTROMECH ASSYS 59
73255-1,-4 DP6&7 CARRIAGE DRIVE ASSY 60
73256-1 DP6&7 BOX TOP ASSY 60
73257-1 DP6&7 DOCUMENT DRIVE ASSY 60
73259-1 DP6&7 CARRIAGE IDLER ASSY 61
73260-1,-3 DP6&7 BOX ASSYS 61
73261-1 DP6&7 EXIT CHUTE ASSY 61
73262-1 DP6&7 LOWER DRIVE ASSY 62
73265-1,-3 DP6&7 CARRIAGE ASSYS 62
73269-1,-7 DP6&7 RIBBON DRIVE 62
73270-1,-3 DP6&7 CARRIAGE PLATE ASSY 63
73281-1 DP6&7 SHIPPING KIT 63
7.0 MAJOR ASSEMBLY TREE & DRAWINGS 64