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Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1. Features .....................................................................................................................1-1 1.2. Accessories and Options ...................................................................................................1-3 1.3. Hardware Specifications ....................................................................................................1-4 1.3.1. Printing Specifications.......................................................................................1-4 1.3.2. Print Speed and Printable Columns ...................................................................1-4 1.3.3. Paper Feeding...................................................................................................1-5 1.3.4. Paper Specifications .........................................................................................1-5 1.3.4.1. Cut Sheets .......................................................................................1-5 1.3.4.2. Transparencies, Glossy Paper ..........................................................1-5 1.3.4.3. Envelopes ........................................................................................1-6 1.3.4.4. Index Cards......................................................................................1-6 1.3.5. Printable Area ...................................................................................................1-7 1.3.6. ASF Paper Capacity..........................................................................................1-8 1.3.7. Ink Specifications ..............................................................................................1-9 1.3.8. Electric Specifications ..................................................................................... 1-10 1.3.9. Reliability ........................................................................................................ 1-10 1.3.10. Safety Approvals ........................................................................................... 1-10 1.3.11. CE Marking ................................................................................................... 1-11 1.3.12. Acoustic Noise .............................................................................................. 1-11 1.3.13. Environmental Conditions ............................................................................. 1-11 1.3.14. Physical Specifications.................................................................................. 1-12 1.4. Firmware Specifications................................................................................................... 1-12 1.4.1. Control Codes and Character Specifications.................................................... 1-12 1.4.2. Input Data Buffer............................................................................................. 1-14 1.4.3. Interfaces........................................................................................................ 1-15 1.4.3.1. Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)............................................... 1-15 1.4.3.2. Parallel Interface (Reverse Channel)............................................... 1-18 1.4.3.3. Mac Serial Interface........................................................................ 1-19 1.4.3.4. Optional Interface ........................................................................... 1-20 1.4.3.5. Preventing Hosts from Data Transfer Timeout ................................ 1-20 1.4.4. Interface Selection .......................................................................................... 1-20 1.5. Operations ................................................................................................................... 1-21 1.5.1. Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-21 1.5.2. Default Settings............................................................................................... 1-24 1.5.3. Printer Adjustment Mode ................................................................................. 1-27 1.5.4. Ink Smudge Prevention Mode.......................................................................... 1-27 1.5.5. EEPROM Clear Mode ..................................................................................... 1-27 1.5.6. Printer Initialization ......................................................................................... 1-28 1.5.7. Initialization Items and Values ......................................................................... 1-28 1.5.8. Self-test Function ............................................................................................ 1-30 1.5.9. Hexadecimal Dump Function........................................................................... 1-30 1.5.10. Error Conditions ............................................................................................ 1-30 1.5.11. Monochrome Printing Mode........................................................................... 1-30 1.6. Main Components ........................................................................................................... 1-32 1.6.1. C202 MAIN Board ........................................................................................... 1-33 1.6.2. C202 PSB/PSE Board..................................................................................... 1-34 1.6.3. C202 Panel Board........................................................................................... 1-35 1.6.4. Printer Mechanisms ........................................................................................ 1-35 1.6.5. Housing .......................................................................................................... 1-36
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1.1 Features
The EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 is a high-performance color ink jet printer designed for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. The main features of this printer are: High print quality for color graphics
YHigh resolution 1440 (H) x 720 (V) dpi printing YColors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black YPrinting method Traditional and new Microweave printing YSmaller dot diameter for image improvement
High-speed printing
Y400 cps in LQ mode Y533 cps in Draft mode
Built-in auto sheet feeder with a wide page capability and high capacity 2 This printer holds: 100 cut-sheets (14 lb or 55 g/m ) 10 envelopes 20 sheets of glossy paper 30 index cards 10 transparency film sheets 70 sheets of special paper 2 interfaces built-in and 1 optional interface card
YMac serial interface (up to approximately 900K bps) YBidirectional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 level 1 device) YOptional Type-B interface card
Roman T, Sans Serif H, Roman, Sans Serif Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script PC 437 (US, Standard Europe) PC 860 (Portuguese) PC 863 (Canadian-French) Abicomp Roman 8
4 scalable fonts and 5 LQ fonts:
YScalable fonts YLQ fonts Y standard character tables 11
Italic table PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 861 (Icelandic) PC 865 (Nordic) BRASCII ISO Latin 1
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Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPSON Stylus COLOR 800
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1.2 Accessories and Options
Table 1-1. Accessories Part Number 4006678 S020108 S020089 Description User's Guide Ink Cartridge (Black) Ink Cartridge (Color) CD ROM (Printer Driver, Utility) Table 1-2. Options and Consumables Part Number C823051 C823071 C823101 C823151 C823141 C823121 S020108 S020089 S041059 S041060 S041061 S041062 S041067 S041054 S041122 S041071 S041072 S041107 S041126 S041124 S041063 S041064 S041106 Description Serial interface card 32KB serial interface 32KB parallel interface card TWAIN interface card Coax interface card LocalTalkTM interface card Black ink cartridge Color ink cartridge EPSON 360 dpi ink jet paper (A4) EPSON 360 dpi ink jet paper (Letter) EPSON photo-quality Ink jet paper (A4) EPSON photo-quality ink jet paper (Letter) EPSON photo-quality ink jet paper (Legal) EPSON photo-quality ink jet card (A6) EPSON photo-quality ink jet card (10.8 inches) EPSON photo-quality glossy film (A4) EPSON photo-quality glossy film (Letter) EPSON photo-quality glossy film (A6) EPSON photo-quality glossy paper (A4) EPSON photo-quality glossy paper (Letter) EPSON ink jet transparencies (A4) EPSON ink jet transparencies (Letter) EPSON photo-quality self-adhesive sheets (A4) Quantity Quantity 1 1 1 1
100 sheets 100 sheets 100 sheets 100 sheets 100 sheets 50 sheets 15 sheets 15 sheets 10 sheets
30 sheets 30 sheets 10 sheets
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1.3 Hardware Specifications
1.3.1 Printing Specifications
Print method Nozzle configuration On-demand ink jet Monochrome Color (magenta, cyan, yellow) 128 nozzles (32 x 4 staggered) 64 nozzles (32 X 2 staggered, each color)
320/360 inch 144/360 inch 32/360 inch #128 #126 #127 #125 32/360 inch 32/360 inch #64 #63 144/360 inch 32/360 inch #64 #63 144/360 inch 32/360 inch #64 #63
#2
#4
#3
#1
#2
#1
#2
#1
#2
#1
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Paper feed direction
Figure 1-2. Nozzle Configuration
Print direction
Bidirectional with logic-seeking
1.3.2 Print Speed and Printable Columns
Table 1-3. Print Speed and Printable Columns in Character Mode Character Pitch 10 cpi (Pica) 12 cpi (Elite) 15 cpi 17 cpi (Pica condensed) 20 cpi (Elite condensed) Printable Columns 80 96 120 137 160 LQ Speed 400 cps 480 cps 600 cps 684 cps 800 cps Draft Speed 533 cps 640 cps 800 cps 912 cps 1067 cps
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Table 1-4. Print Speed and Printable Columns for Raster Graphics Mode Print Mode 180 dpi x 180 dpi 360 dpi x 360 dpi 720 dpi x 720 dpi 1440 dpi x 720 dpi *
1 1
Printable Area 8.3 inch 8.3 inch 8.3 inch 8.3 inch
Available Dots 1488 2976 5952 5952 *
2
CR Speed 26.7 ips 20 ips 20 ips 10 ips
* Printing at 1440 x 720 dpi is available only using the Microweave driver. 2 * Can be printed by sending following command sequence: 1. Set print speed to 10 ips. 2. Print a 180 x 720 raster image. 3. Advance the paper using an increment of 31/720 inch. 4. Move the print position horizontally using an increment of 1/1440 inch. 5. Print a 180 x 720 raster image. 6. Advance the paper using an increment of 31/720 inch. 7. Repeat steps 2 to 6.
YPaper Transport Method YLine Spacing YPaper Path YFeeding Speed
1.3.4 Paper Specifications
Cut Sheets
1.3.3 Paper Feeding
Friction feed with built-in auto sheet feeder (ASF) 1/6, 1/8, or programmable at 1/360 inch Top entry (ASF) with semi straight paper path 1/3 inch Continuous 100 ms 5.0 inches per second
Table 1-5. Cut Sheet Specifications Size A4 Letter B5 Legal Statement Exclusive 8.3" 8.5" 7.2" 8.5" 5.5" 7.5" Width (210 mm) (216 mm) (182 mm) (216 mm) (139.7 mm) (190.5 mm) 11.7" 11.0" 10.1" 14.0" 8.5" 10.0" Length (297 mm) (279 mm) (257 mm) (356 mm) (215.9 mm) (254 mm)
YThickness YPaper Weight YQuality
0.003" (0.08 mm) to 0.004" (0.11 mm) 17 lb. (64 g/m ) to 24 lb. (90 g/m ) Exclusive paper, bond paper, PPC
2 2
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Transparencies, Glossy Paper
Table 1-6. Transparency Size Size A4 Letter Width 8.3" (210 mm) 8.5" (216 mm) Length 11.7" (297 mm) 11.0" (279 mm)
YThickness
Note:
0.003" (0.075 mm) to 0.0033" (0.085 mm)
Printing on transparencies is available only at normal temperatures.
Envelopes
Table 1-7. Envelope Size Size No.10 DL Width 9 1/2" (241 mm) 8.7" (220 mm) Length 4 1/8" (104 mm) 4.3" (110 mm)
YThickness YPaper Weight YQuality
Notes:
0.006" (0.16 mm) to 0.02" (0.43 mm) 2 2 12 lb. (45 g/m ) to 24 lb. (90 g/m ) Bond paper, plain paper, airmail
Printing on envelopes is only available at normal temperatures. Insert the longer side of the envelope horizontally.
Index Cards
Table 1-8. Index Card Size Size A6 index card Width 4.1" (105 mm) Length 5.8" (148 mm)
YThickness
Less than 0.0091" (0.23 mm)
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1.3.5 Printable Area
Cut Sheets
PW
LM
RM
TM
Printable Area
PL
BM
Figure 1-2. Printable Area for Cut Sheets Table 1-9. Margins for Different Cut Sheet Sizes PW (Paper Width) (typical) 8.5" (216 mm) 8.5" (216 mm) 210 mm (8.3") 182 mm (7.2") 5.5" (139.7 mm) 7.5" (190.5 mm) PL (Paper Length) (typical) 11.7" (279 mm) 14.0" (536 mm) 297 mm (11.7") 257 mm (10.1") 8.5" (215.9 mm) 10" (254 mm) LM (Left Margin) (Minimum) 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) 3 mm (0.12") 3 mm (0.12") 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) RM (Right Margin) (Minimum) 0.35" (9 mm*) 0.35" (9 mm *) 3 mm (0.12") 3 mm (0.12") 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) TM BM (Bottom (Top Margin) Margin) (Minimum) (Minimum) 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) 3 mm (0.12") 3 mm (0.12") 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) 0.54" (14 mm) 0.54" (14 mm) 14 mm (0.54") 14 mm (0.54") 0.54" (14 mm) 0.54" (14 mm)
Paper Size
Letter Legal (L) A4 B5 Statement Executive
* 0.35" (3 mm) in raster graphics mode.
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YEnvelopes
LM RM
TM
Printable area
BM
Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Envelopes Table 1-10. Minimum Margins for Envelopes LM (Left Margin) 0.12" (3 mm) RM (Right Margin) 0.12" (3 mm) TM (Top Margin) 0.12" (3 mm) BM (Bottom Margin) 0.55" (14 mm)
1.3.6 ASF Paper Capacity
The following table shows the maximum capacity for each paper type you can load in the ASF.
Table 1-11. ASF Paper Capacity Paper Plain paper (17 lb, 64 g/m ) EPSON photo-quality paper EPSON 360 dpi paper EPSON photo-quality glossy paper EPSON photo-quality glossy film EPSON ink jet transparencies EPSON photo-quality cards EPSON photo-quality self-adhesive sheets *
1 2
Capacity 100 sheets 65 sheets 65 sheets 20 sheets 1 2 30 sheets * * 1 10 sheets * 2 30 sheets * 1 sheet
*
2
When 30 sheets are loaded in the ASF, you must set the TOP margin to more than 1.2" (30 mm). Otherwise you must load the paper sheet by sheet. Depending on the paper, you must set the paper feed guide sheet for the last sheet in the ASF.
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1.3.7 Ink Specifications
YBlack Ink Cartridge
Table 1-12. Black Ink Cartridge Specifications
Black Ink Cartridge
Type Color Print Capacity Ink life Storage Temperatures Exclusive cartridge Black (Quick Penetration) 1,000 letter-size pages (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi) 2 years from indicated production date *1 Storage 4 to 104° F (20 to 40° C) *1 Storage (packed) 22 to 104° F (30 to 40° C) * 1 *2 In transit (packed) 22 to 140° F (30 to 60° C) Dimensions 1.18" (W) x 2.28" (D) x 1.51" (H) (30 mm x 58 mm x 38.5 mm) 1 * The cartridge must not be kept at 104° F (40° C)for more than a month. 2 * The cartridge must not be kept at 140° F (60° C) for more than 120 hours.
1. 2. 3.
Do not refill the cartridge. The ink cartridge is a consumable item. Do not use a cartridge whose ink life has expired. Ink freezes below 23° F (4° C); however it will be usable again after keeping it for more than 3 hours at room temperature.
YColor Ink Cartridge
Table 1-13. Color Ink Cartridge Specifications
Color Ink Cartridge
Type Color Print Capacity Ink life Storage Temperatures Exclusive cartridge Magenta, Cyan, Yellow (Quick Penetration) 320 letter-size pages (at 360 dpi, 5% duty each color) 2 years from indicated production date *1 Storage 4 to 104° F (20 to 40° C) *1 Storage (packed) 22 to 104° F (30 to 40° C) * 1 *2 In transit (packed) 22 to 140° F (30 to 60° C) 1.68" (W) X 2.22" (D) X 1.51" (H) (42.9 mm X 56.5 mm X 38.5 mm)
Dimensions
*1 Do not keep the cartridge at 104° F (40° C) for more than a month. *2 Do not keep the cartridge at 140° F (60° C) for more than 120 hours.
1. 2. 3.
Do not refill the cartridge. The ink cartridge is a consumable item. Do not use a cartridge whose ink life has expired. Ink freezes below 23° F (4° C); however it will be usable again after keeping it for more than 3 hours at room temperature.
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1.3.8 Electric Specifications
120 V Version
YRated voltage YInput voltage range YRated frequency range YInput frequency range YRated current YPower consumption YInsulation resistance YDielectric strength
120 VAC 103.5 to 132 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.4 A Approximately 20 W (ISO 10561 Letter pattern) 10M ohms, min. (between AC line and chassis, 500 VDC) 1,000 VAC rms. for 1 minute or 1,200 VAC rms. for 1 second (between AC line and chassis) 220 to 240 VAC 198 to 264 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.2 A Approximately 20 W (ISO 10561 Letter pattern) 10M ohms, min. (between AC line and chassis, 500 VDC) 1,500 VAC rms. for 1 minute (between AC line and chassis)
220-240 V Version
YRated voltage YInput voltage range YRated frequency range YInput frequency range YRated current YPower consumption YInsulation resistance YDielectric strength
YTotal Print Volume YPrinthead Life Y120 V Version YSafety standards YEMC Y220 - 240 V Version YSafety standards YEMC
1.3.10 Safety Approvals
1.3.9 Reliability
75,000 pages (A4/Letter) 2,000 million dots /nozzle
UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 950 with D3 FCC part15 subpart B class B
EN 60950 (TÜV, NEMKO, SEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO) EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.22) class B EN 50082-1
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1.3.11 CE Marking
Y220 - 240 V Version YLow Voltage Detection 73/23/EEC YEMC Detection 89/336/EEC
EN 60950 EN 55022 class B EN 50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4
1.3.12 Acoustic Noise
YNoise level
Approximately 45 dB (A) using ISO 7779
YTemperature YOperating YStorage YTransit YHumidity YOperating YNon operating Resistance to Vibration YOperating YNon-operating Resistance to Shock YOperating YNon-operating
1.3.13 Environmental Conditions
10 to 35 *1 4 to 104° F (20 to 40° C) (for less than 1 month at 104°) *2 4 to 140° F (20 to 60° C) (for less than 120 hours at 140°)
20% to 80% (without condensation) *1 5% to 85% (without condensation) *2 0.15 G *2 0.50 G 1 G within 1 ms*2 2 G within 2 ms
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Humidity (%) 90 80 70 60 50
Operating Environment
40 30 20 Temperature ( C ) 10 C (50 H) 20 C 27 C 30 C (80 H) 35 C (95 H) 40 C
Figure 1-4. Environmental Conditions
* Refer to the table above. 2 * In shipment container.
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YWeight YDimensions
1.3.14 Physical Specifications
14.33 lb. (6.5 kg) 18.7" (W) x 10.78" (D) x 6.96" (H) (475 mm x 274 mm x 177 mm)
1.4 Firmware Specifications
1.4.1 Control Codes and Character Specifications
YControl Codes
Character Tables
ESC P/2 EPSON remote commands IBM X 24E emulation Legal and 11 international character sets
YStandard version (11 character tables)
Italic table PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 861 (Icelandic) PC 865 (Nordic) BRASCII ISO Latin 1
PC 437 (US, Standard Europe) PC 860 (Portuguese) PC 863 (Canadian-French) Abicomp Roman 8
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Typefaces
YBitmap LQ fonts
EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script Scalable fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H
10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, Proportional 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, Proportional 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi 10.5 pt.; 8 pt. to 32 pt. (2 pt. increments) 10.5 pt.; 8 pt. to 32 pt. (2 pt. increments) 10.5 pt.; 8 pt. to 32 pt. (2 pt. increments) 10.5 pt.; 8 pt. to 32 pt. (2 pt. increments)
Note: Each typeface has 4 variations: Normal, Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic An example of variations for EPSON Roman is as follows: EPSON Roman normal EPSON Roman bold EPSON Roman italic EPSON Roman bold italic
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Combinations of Character Tables and Typefaces
Table 1-14. Character Tables and Fonts Character Tables Bitmap Fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script Italic table PC 437 (US Standard Europe) PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portuguese) PC 861 (Icelandic) PC 863 (Canadian-French) PC 865 (Nordic) BRASCII Abicomp Roman 8 ISO Latin 1 Supported Supported Supported Scalable Fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif Scalable Fonts EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H
1.4.2 Input Data Buffer
YCapacity
32KB
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1.4.3 Interfaces
The EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 is equipped with two interfaces: parallel and Mac serial interface, and a card slot for an optional Type-B interface. This section provides information on each interface.
1.4.3.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)
Transmission Mode
YSynchronization YHandshaking YSignal Level
Parameter VOH* VOL* IOH* IOL* CO VIH VIL IIH IIL CI
8-bit parallel, IEEE-P1284 compatibility mode /STROBE pulse BUSY and /ACKNLG signal TTL compatible level (IEEE-P1284 Level 1 device) Refer to Table 1-15.
Table 1-15. Signal Level for TTL-Compatible IEEE-1284 Level 1 Device Minimum -- 0.5 V -- -- -- -- 0.8 V -- -- -- Maximum 5.5 V -- 0.32 mA 12 mA 50 pF 2.0 V -- 0.32 mA 12 mA 60 pF Condition
VOH = 2.4 V VOL = 0.4 V
VIH = 2.0 V VIL = 0.8 V
Notes: * A LOW logic level on the Logic H signal line is as follows: 2.0 V or less when the printer is powered off. 3.0 V or more when the printer is powered on. The receiver provides an impedance equivalent to 7.5K ohms to ground.
Adaptable Connector
57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent
The BUSY signal is set HIGH before setting either /ERROR LOW or PE HIGH, and held HIGH until all these signals return to an inactive state. The BUSY signal is HIGH in the following cases:
YDuring data entry. YWhen the input data buffer is full. YWhile /INIT signal is at a LOW level or during hardware initialization. YDuring a printer error condition (See the /ERROR signal). YDuring test printing. YWhen the printer is in default setting mode. YWhen the parallel interface is not selected.
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The ERROR signal is at a LOW level when one of the following errors has occurred:
YPrinter hardware error (fatal error) YPaper-out error YPaper-jam error YInk-out error
The PE signal is HIGH during a paper-out error.
YData Transmission Timing (Forward Channel)
Table 1-16. Data Transmission Timing Parameter Minimum Maximum tsetup 500 ns -- thold 500 ns -- tstb 500 ns -- tready 0 -- tbusy -- 500 ns tt-out -- 120 ns tt-in -- 200 ns treply -- -- tack 500 ns 10 µs tnbusy 0 -- tnext 0 -- tt-out shows the rise and fall time of every output signal. tt-in shows the rise and fall time of every input signal.
Figure 1-5. Data Transmission Timing
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Connector Pin Assignments and Signals
Table 1-17. Connector Pin Assignments and Signals (Forward Channel) Pin No. 1 2-9 Signal Name /STROBE DATA 0-7 Return GND Pin 19 20-27 I/O I I Description The STROBE pulse. Reading in of data is performed at the falling edge of this pulse. The DATA 0 to DATA 7 signals represent data bits 0 to 7, respectively. Each signal is at a HIGH level when data is logical 1 and a LOW level when data is logical 0. This signal is a negative pulse indicating that the printer can again accept data. When this signal is at a HIGH level, the printer is not ready to accept data. When this sign is at a HIGH level, the paper empty status is detected. Always at HIGH level when the printer is powered on. Not used. The falling edge of a negative pulse or a LOW signal on this line causes the printer to initialize. Minimum 50 µs pulse is necessary. When the printer detects an error, this signal goes LOW. Not used. Pulled up to +5 V via 3.9K-ohm resistor. Pulled up to +5 V via 3.3K-ohm resistor. Chassis ground. Signal ground. Not connected.
10 11 12 13 14 31
/ACKNLG BUSY PE SLCT /AFXT /INIT
28 29 28 28 30 30
O O O O I I
32 36 18 35 17 16,33,19-30 15,34
/ERROR /SLIN Logic H +5V Chassis GND GND NC
29 30 -- -- -- -- --
O I O O -- -- --
1. / at the beginning of a signal means active LOW. 2. The I/O column indicates the direction of the signal as viewed from the printer.
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YTransmission Mode YAdaptable Connector YSynchronization YHandshaking YData Transmission Timing YSignal Level YExtensibility Request
S 00H S 04H
1.4.3.2 Parallel Interface (Reverse Channel)
IEEE-1284 nibble mode Same as the forward channel Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification IEEE-1284 level 1 device (See forward channel.)
The printer accepts a request when the extensibility request value is 00H or 04H. The description of each value is as follows:
Request nibble mode reverse channel transfer Request to return Device ID using nibble mode reverse channel transfer.
Device ID The printer sends following device ID string upon request:
[00H] [2FH] MFG EPSON CMD ESCPL2E, PRPXL MDL STYLUS COLOR 800 CLS PRINTER
Note:
[00H] denotes a hexadecimal value of zero.
Table 1-18 shows pin assignments and signals for the parallel interface reverse channel.
Table 1-18. Connector Pin Assignments and Signals (Reverse Channel) Pin No. 1 2-9 Signal Name HostClk DATA 0-7 Return I/O GND Pin 19 I 20-27 I Description
Clock signal from the host computer. These signals represent parallel data on bits 2 to 9. Each signal is HIGH when the data is logical 1 and LOW when the data is logical 0. 10 PtrClk 28 O Clock signal from the printer 11 PtrBusy/ 29 O Busy signal from the printer. Data bits 3 or 7 Data Bits 3, 7 in reverse channel. 12 AckDataReq/ 28 O Acknowledge request signal. Data bits 2 or 6 Data Bits 2, 6 in reverse channel. 13 Xflag/Data Bits 1, 28 O X flag signal. Data bits 1 or 5 in reverse 5 channel. 14 Host Busy 30 I Busy signal from the host computer 31 /INIT 30 I Not used 32 /Data Avail/ 29 O Data available signal. Data bits 0 or 4 in Data Bits 0, 4 reverse channel. 36 1284-Active 30 I 1284 active signal. 18 Logic-H -- O Pulled up to +5 V via 3.9K-ohm resistor. 35 +5V -- O Pulled up to +5 V via 3.3K-ohm resistor. 17 Chassis GND -- -- Chassis ground for the printer. 16, 33, 19-30 GND -- -- Signal ground. 15, 34 NC -- -- Not connected. 1. The symbol / at the beginning of a signal means active LOW. 2. The I/O column indicates the direction of the signal as viewed from the printer.
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1.4.3.3 Mac Serial Interface
YSynchronization YBit Rate YWord Format YHandshaking YAdaptable Connector
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal Name SCLK CTS TxDSG RxDTxD+ DTR RxD+
Standard
RS-422 compliant Synchronous Approximately 900K bps Start bit Data bits Parity bit Stop bit 1 bit 8 bit No parity bit 1 bit
X-ON/X-OFF, DTR protocol 8-pin mini circular connector Apple System Peripheral-8 cables
I/O O I O I I O O I Functional Description Synchronous clock Clear to send Transmit data Signal ground Receive data Balanced transmit + Data terminal ready Balanced receive +
Recommended I/F Cable
Table 1-19. Connector Pin Assignments for Serial Interface
Note: Refer to the figure below for the connector pin arrangement.
8 5
7 4
6 3
2
1
Figure 1-6. Serial I/F Pin Assignments
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Table 1-20. X-ON/X-OFF, DTR Protocol
State Busy Ready Buffer Space Less than 1024 bytes More than 2048 bytes X-ON/X-OFF Send X-OFF code Send X-ON code DTR Off On
1.4.3.4 Optional Interface
The EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 supports an optional Type-B interface (Level 2) with the following characteristics. Reply Message
YWhen ESC/P 2 mode is selected:
Main type Product name Emulation type Entity type
MTP48p, PW136cl10cpi, PRG(W0xxxx)rev, AP300ma, SPD0fast STYLUS COLOR 800 ESCPL2-00 EPSONLQ2
YWhen IBM X24E is selected:
Main type Product name Emulation type Entity type
MTP48p, PW136cl10cpi, PRG(W0xxxx)rev, AP300ma, SPD0fast STYLUS COLOR 800 PRPXL24-00 EPSONPRPXL24
1.4.3.5 Preventing Hosts from Data Transfer Timeout
Generally, hosts abandon data transfer to peripherals when a peripheral is BUSY continuously for dozens of seconds. To prevent this kind of timeout, the printer receives data very slowly, several bytes per minute, even the printer is in a busy state. This slowdown starts when the remainder of the input buffer drops under several hundred bytes. Finally, the printer is BUSY continuously when the input buffer is full.
1.4.4 Interface Selection
The EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 can have three types of interfaces: parallel, serial, and optional Type-B. Each interface can be selected manually or automatically. Both modes are selected through default setting mode. Manual Selection One of 3 interfaces selected through the default setting mode. The selected interface is fixed. Automatic Selection Automatic interface selection is enabled in default setting mode. In automatic interface selection mode, the printer is initialized to the idle state when it is powered on (*1) scanning which interface is to receive data. Then the interface that receives data first is selected. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in the standby state for a number of seconds, the printer returns to the idle state. As long as the host sends data or the printer interface is busy state, the selected interface is left as it is.
Note: *1. No interface is selected in this state.
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Interface Selection and Interface State
YWhen an interface other than the parallel interface is selected, the parallel interface goes into the BUSY state. YWhen the interface other than serial interface is selected, the serial interface sets the DTR signal MARK. YWhen the printer is initialized and returned to idle state, the parallel interface goes into
ready state and the serial interface sets the DTR signal SPACE.
Note:
An interrupt signal such as the INIT on the parallel interface is ignored while that interface is not selected.
1.5 Operations
This section describes the functions of each button on the control panel and LED printer status indicators.
1.5.1 Control Panel
The control panel for this printer consists of 3 non-lock pushbuttons, 1 lock type pushbutton, and 4 LED indicators. Refer to Figure 1-7.
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Figure 1-7. Control Panel
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YPanel Description
See Table 1-21 for the panel buttons and LED descriptions.
Table 1-21. Panel Buttons and LED Descriptions 1 Power Buttons 2 3 4 Load/ Cleaning Cleaning (Black) (Color) Eject a Power Green LEDs b c Paper Out Ink Out (Black) Red Red d Ink Out (Color) Red
Description Color
Panel Functions (Normal Usage)
Table 1-22. Panel Functions Buttons Load/Eject Cleaning (Black) (Press for 2 seconds) Cleaning (Color) (Press for 2 seconds) Cleaning (Black) + Cleaning (Color) (Press for 2 seconds)
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VLoads or ejects paper. VExits ink cartridge change mode.* VPerforms black ink cartridge cleaning. VEnters ink cartridge change mode. * VPerforms color ink cartridge cleaning. VEnters ink cartridge change mode. * VEnters ink cartridge change mode. If
1 2 2
Functions
the Cleaning (Black) button is then pressed, the black ink cartridge shifts to the black cartridge change position. To shift the color ink cartridge to the color cartridge change position, press the Cleaning (Color) button.
Notes: * Only effective when the printer is in the ink cartridge change mode. 2 * Only effective when the printer is in the Ink Low or Ink Out condition.
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YPanel Functions at Power On
This printer also enters various functions by holding down a specific button and turning on the printer. Each combination and its function are described in Table 1-23.
Table 1-23. Panel Functions at Power On Button Pressed * (while turning on the printer) Load /Eject Cleaning (Black) Cleaning (Color) Cleaning (Black) + Cleaning (Color) Load /Eject + Cleaning (Black) Load /Eject + Cleaning (Color) Load /Eject + Cleaning (Black) + Cleaning (Color) Then press Cleaning (Color) button once again within 3 seconds.
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Function
V Starts LQ self-test printing. V Starts Draft self-test printing. V Enters default setting mode. V Enters Hex-dump mode. V Enters printer adjustment mode. (Only used for servicing) V Enters ink smudge prevention mode. V Resets a specific area of EEPROM.*
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Notes: * "+" means to press one button while holding down the other button(s). 2 * Refer to Table 1-29 or the EEPROM map described in the Appendix.
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LED Indicators Several printer conditions can be identified by LEDs on the control panel. Which LED (or LEDs) lights varies, depending on the condition. See Table 1-24 for printer conditions and LED status.
Table 1-24. Printer Conditions and LED Status Printer Condition Power on condition Ink sequence Ink cartridge change mode Data processing Paper out Paper jam No ink cartridge or ink end (black) Ink level low (black) No ink cartridge or ink end (color) Ink level low (color) Enter EEPROM and timer IC reset Maintenance request Fatal error Power On Blinks Blinks Blinks ------------Blinks Blinks Indicators Ink out Ink out Paper Out (Black) (Color) 1 -------* ----------------------On ----Blinks On ----Blinks ------On ----Blinks --On (1 second) On (1 second) On (1 second) Blinks Blinks Blinks Blinks On On
Note: "---" means no effect.
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1.5.2 Default Settings
The printer enters default setting mode when you press the Cleaning (Color) button while turning on the printer. The menus available for this printer are shown in Table 1-25.
Table 1-25. Default Setting Menus Menu 2 Print direction* Font Setting *1 Auto / Bi-d / Uni-D Roman / Sans Serif / Courier / Prestige / Script/ Roman T / Sans Serif H / Draft Pitch 10 cpi / 12 cpi / 15 cpi / 17.1 cpi / 20 cpi / Proportional I/F mode Auto / Parallel / Mac Serial / Option Auto I/F wait mode 10 seconds / 30 seconds Software ESC/P2 / IBM X24E Auto CR (IBM mode only) On / Off AGM (IBM mode only) On / Off Character tables Italic USA, Italic France Standard version Italic Germany, Italic U.K. Italic Denmark, Italic Sweden Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 PC 437, PC 850 PC 860, PC 863 PC 865, PC 861 BRASCII, Abicomp Roman 8, ISO Latin 1 Auto line feed On / Off Network I/F mode This mode is for network environment. Off: Used in usual environment On: Used in network environment 3 Loading position 0.12" (3 mm) / 0.34" (8.5 mm) / Others * Economy mode On / Off Parallel I/F mode Fast / Normal * 2 * 3 *
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Underlined parameters in bold letters are factory default settings. Refer to the following tables 1-26, 1-27. This is selected when a value other than 0.12" / 0.34" (3 mm / 8.5 mm) is set into EEPROM with the ESC l command.
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Table 1-26. Print Direction Mode Characteristics Auto
Bi-D
Uni-D
O Throughput and quality is better. O Throughput is better. O Color quality with special paper is worse. (Color correction depends on the print direction.) O Throughput is the best. O Throughput is the best. O Color quality with special paper is worse. O Print quality may be down. (Color correction depends on the print direction.) O Throughput is worse. O Throughput is worse. O Color quality is the best. O Print quality is the best.
Table 1-27. Printing Direction and ESC U Command Character Mode (for DOS) Auto Auto Auto Auto Bi-D Uni-D Auto Bi-D Uni-D Uni-D Auto Uni-D Raster Graphics Mode (for Windows / Mac)*1 Bi-D Uni-D Auto Auto Bi-D Uni-D Auto Bi-D Bi-D Uni-D Auto Uni-D
Black and White Printing
CMYK Printing (Color)
Auto
Default Setting Mode
Bi-D
ESC U 0 ESC U 1 ESC U 2 ESC U 0 ESC U 1 ESC U 2 ESC U 0 ESC U 1 ESC U 2
Uni-D
* Printing direction is controlled by a driver in the Windows / Mac environment.
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Default Setting Method See the flowchart below for the default setting method.
Start
Hold down the Cleaning (Color) button, and turn on the printer. The printer prints: 1. Firmware version number 2. Method of selecting the language for "Usage of this mode"
Select the desired language by pressing the Cleaning (Black) button. Then press the Cleaning (Color) button. The printer prints: 1. The most recent settings 2. "Usage of this mode"
YES Change the settings?
Select the setting menu: Cleaning (Color) button Change the setting value: Load/Eject button
NO
Save the new setting: Cleaning (Color) button
YES More changes ?
NO
Turn the printer off immediately to write the new setting(s) into the EEPROM.
Figure 1-8. Default Setting Flowchart
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1.5.3 Printer Adjustment Mode
The EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 allows users to adjust the Bi-d printing alignment and the head gap without a special program. The following list shows adjustments performed for this printer.
Table 1-28. Printer Adjustment Patterns Pattern No. 1 2 3 3 Menu Bi-d adjustment (533 cps, units: 1-720 inch) Bi-d adjustment at (400 cps, units: 720 inch) Head gap adjustment in main scan direction -- from left to right (400 cps, 720 units/inch) Head gap adjustment in main scan direction -- from left to right (200 cps, 720 units/inch)
Adjustment Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press the Load/Eject and Cleaning (Black) buttons while turning on the printer. The printer prints the adjustment method on letter paper. Select the pattern number to be adjusted by pressing the Cleaning (Black) button. Print the adjustment pattern by pressing the Load/Eject button. Select the most closely aligned pattern by pressing the Cleaning (Color) button. Set the value selected in the step 5 by pressing the Load/Eject button. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to perform more adjustments, if necessary. Turn off the printer, and the settings will be stored in EEPROM.
1.5.4 Ink Smudge Prevention Mode
When the printer is in this mode, the carriage remains at the edge of the carriage for extra time before each return. This extra time allows ink to dry enough to avoid ink smudges caused by bleeding and ink contact with the paper. Note this function is designed as a response to any customer's complaint and is not described in the user's guide. Also, it is necessary to acknowledge to customers in advance that this mode does not provide the fastest throughput for the printer. The printer goes into this mode when you press the Cleaning (Black) and Cleaning (Color) buttons while turning on the printer.
1.5.5 EEPROM Clear Mode
This mode is used to reset a specific area of EEPROM. Press the Load/Eject, Cleaning (Black), and Cleaning (Color) buttons while turning on the printer; then press the Cleaning (Color) button within 3 seconds. The Paper Out, Ink Out (Black), and Ink Out (Color) LEDs light for 1 second during the operation. The addresses initialized are specified, and there is no panel operation that initializes data of other addresses in the EEPROM. Table1-29 lists the specified addresses and their descriptions.
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Table 1-29. EEPROM Clear Items EEPROM Addresses (Hex) 22H 6CH / 6DH 52H / 53H 62H / 63H 6EH / 6FH Data Name Interface Protection Counter A Color Cleaning Timer Black Cleaning Timer Power Off Time Factory Values 00H Auto 00H / 00H 00H / 00H 00H / 00H 00H / 00H
1.5.6 Printer Initialization
This printer has the following three initialization types: Power-on initialization, Operator initialization, and Software initialization. Power-on Initialization Turning on the printer. YTriggers Cold reset command (remote RS command). YActions performed: YInitializes the printer mechanism. YClears input data buffer. YClears download character set. YClears print buffer. YRefer to Section 1.5.7, Initialization Items and Values.
Operator Initialization
YTriggers
YActions performed YClears input data buffer. YClears download character set. YClears print buffer. YRefer to Initialization Items and Values.
Software Initialization ESC @ command YTrigger YActions performed YClears print buffer. YRefer to Initialization Items and Values.
Turning the printer off and back on again within 10 seconds. The printer recognizes the INIT signal (negative pulse) on the parallel interface.
1.5.7 Initialization Items and Values
The values used when this printer is initialized are described under Default Settings. Values set through the default setting mode or the remote control codes are, however, stored as initialization values only after power off. On the other hand, values set by other methods are cleared at power off, and the printer returns to the initialization values shown in the table when the printer is initialized.
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Table 1-30. Initialization Values Initialization Item Print direction Font Pitch I/F Auto I/F wait mode Software Auto CR (IBM mode only) AGM (IBM mode only) Character table Character table for NLSP Auto line feed Network I/F mode Loading position Economy mode Parallel l/F mode Line spacing Page length Default Set by Panel Operation? Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N EPSON Control Codes? Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N E Y Factory Value Auto Courier 10 cpi Auto 10 seconds ESC/P 2 Off Off PC437 PC437 OFF Off 8.5 mm OFF Fast 4.23 mm (1/6 inch) Maximum
Y Stored after the printer is powered Off. E Effective only while printer power is On. N Cannot change.
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1.5.8 Self-test Function
Pressing the Load/Eject or Cleaning (Black) button while turning on the printer puts the printer in the self-test mode. The self-test is used to check the following:
Turn off the printer to exit this mode.
YControl circuit function YPrinter mechanism function YPrint quality
1.5.9 Hexadecimal Dump Function
Pressing the Load/Eject and Cleaning (Color) buttons while turning on the printer activates the hexadecimal dump mode. Each line has Hexadecimal codes, along with their corresponding letters printed in the right column. If a received code denotes an unprintable character, such as a control code, "." (period) is printed in the right column. This function enables users to check whether the data from the host is properly transferred. Turn off the printer to exit the mode.
1.5.10 Error Conditions
This printer is in an error condition when any error in Table 1-31 is detected.
Table 1-31. Error Conditions Error Name Fatal error Paper out / paper jam error Ink end error Maintenance error
YThe carriage moves abnormally. YThe carriage does not move. YNo paper is loaded. YPaper is jamming. YAn ink cartridge is not installed. YInk end. YWaste ink has exceeded the specified amount.
Detection Trigger
1.5.11 Monochrome Printing Mode
This printer has 3 printing modes:
Each mode is selected according to printer condition, as described below. Default Mode
YDefault mode YColor mode YMonochrome mode
YColor mode is selected automatically when both black and color cartridges are YDefault mode is selected when the printer is initialized.
installed and no ink end error has occurred. When color ink ends, the printer can go into monochrome print mode. It is, however, switched by turning the printer off and back on again, or by sending the INIT signal.
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YColor Mode YThe printer prints normally, based on whether print data is black or color. YCan be selected through the printer driver. YMonochrome Mode YThe printer prints all data in black only. Color data selection (ESC r) is ignored in
this mode. After the printer goes into monochrome print mode, you can return it to color mode by turning the printer off and back on or sending an INIT signal after replacing the color cartridge. This mode is also selected through the printer driver. In this case, it is used, regardless of the color ink consumption, because this mode is defined by the ESC r command.
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1.6 Main Components
The main components of the EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 are: Main control board C202 MAIN board
Y YPower supply board YControl panel bard YPrinter mechanism YHousing
C202 PSB/PSE board C202 panel board
The following figure shows the main component layout of the EPSON Stylus COLOR 800.
Housing
C202 PNL Board Assembly
C202 MAIN Board Assembly
C202 PSB/PSE Board Assembly
Printer Mechanism
Figure 1-9. EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 Component Layout
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1.6.1 C202 MAIN Board
The C202 MAIN board controls various printer operations. It consists of an HD6432653 CPU (128-pin, 19.66 MHz), ASIC E05B33CB (208-pin, 19.66 MHz), 8M-bit-type PROM (42-pin, including CG data) or 8M-bit-type PROM + 8M-bit-type CG (NLSP version only), 4M-bit-type DRAM, EEPROM, and several drivers. Because this board is installed into the slot in the rear cover of the printer using 2 screws and several connectors, it is easily removed and installed.
Motor driver IC UDN2917
IC2 ASIC E05B33C
IC11 EEPROM
IC1 CPU C090A02CB
IC3 P-ROM
IC5 DRAM
IC7 CG
IC17 Black head common driver IC
IC18 Color head common driver IC
IC12 Parallel I/F Circuit IC
IC15 Mac serial I/F Transceiver IC
IC20 Timer IC
Figure 1-10. C202 MAIN Board
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1.6.2 C202 PSB/PSE Board
This board consists of a transformer, switching FET, regulator IC, diode bridge, photo coupler, fuse, various transistors, and so on. It supplies C202 MAIN board with +5 V and +35 V.
Transformer T1 IC51 CN2
PT63 CI q
Switching FET Q1
CN1 Diode Bridge DB1 Photo Coupler PC1 Fuse F1
Figure 1-11. C202 PSB/E Board
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1.6.3 C202 Panel Board
The C202 panel board is the control panel for the EPSON Stylus COLOR 800. It has 4 buttons including the power button and 4 LEDs.
Figure 1-12. C202 Panel Board
1.6.4 Printer Mechanism
This printer mechanism consists of black / color heads; motors, such as the ASF motor, CR motor, and PF motor; sensors, such as the HP sensor, PE sensor, ASF HP sensor, Black Cartridge Out detection sensor, and Color Cartridge Out detection sensor, thermistor, and a pump unit.
Figure 1-13. Printer Mechanism
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1.6.5 Housing
This printer consists of the printer cover, upper housing, and lower housing.
Printer Cover
Upper Housing
Lower Housing
Figure 1-14. Housing
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