Epson EPL-6200L User Manuals

Table of Contents

• EPSON EPL-6200/EPL-6200L

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• Contents

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• Product Description

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  • 1.1 Outline

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    • 1.1.1 Features

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    • 1.1.2 Differences between Models

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      • 1.1.2.1 “EPL-6200” Differences from EPL-6100

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      • 1.1.2.2 “EPL-6200L” Differences from EPL-6100L

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      • 1.1.2.3 Differences between EPL-6200 and EPL-6200L

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    • 1.1.3 Other (Only with EPL-6200L)

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      • 1.1.3.1 Restrictions on Use of EPL-6200L

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      • 1.1.3.2 Operating System

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  • 1.2 Basic Specifications

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    • 1.2.1 Process Specifications

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    • 1.2.2 Printer Basic Specifications

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    • 1.2.3 Paper Specification

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      • 1.2.3.1 Paper Type

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      • 1.2.3.2 Paper Feedings

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      • 1.2.3.3 Printable Area

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    • 1.2.4 Reliability, Durability, Serviceability

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      • 1.2.4.1 Reliability

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      • 1.2.4.2 Durability

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      • 1.2.4.3 Serviceability

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    • 1.2.5 Operating Conditions (Including Consumables)

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    • 1.2.6 Storage and Transport of the Printer Main Unit and Optional Products (Consumables Packaged)

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    • 1.2.7 Electrical Features

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    • 1.2.8 Compliance with Standards and Regulations

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    • 1.2.9 Consumable Components

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      • 1.2.9.1 Specifications

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      • 1.2.9.2 Packing Storage and Transport Environments

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  • 1.3 External Appearance and Parts Name

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    • 1.3.1 Overall Dimensions of EPL-6200

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    • 1.3.2 Overall Dimensions of EPL-6200L

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    • 1.3.3 Names of Parts of EPL-6200

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    • 1.3.4 Names of Parts of EPL-6200L

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  • 1.4 Controller Specification

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    • 1.4.1 Basic Controller Specifications

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    • 1.4.2 External I/F Specifications

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      • 1.4.2.1 Parallel Interface Specifications

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      • 1.4.2.2 USB Interface

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      • 1.4.2.3 Type B Interface (Not Available with EPL-6200L)

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  • 1.5 Control Panel (EPL-6200)

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    • 1.5.1 External Appearance and Names of Parts

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    • 1.5.2 List of Settings

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    • 1.5.3 Printer Messages

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    • 1.5.4 Special Operation (EPL-6200)

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  • 1.6 Control Panel (EPL-6200L)

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    • 1.6.1 External Appearance and Names of Parts

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    • 1.6.2 Printer Setting Items

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    • 1.6.3 Status

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      • 1.6.3.1 Status List

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      • 1.6.3.2 Details of Status Messages and Processing

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      • 1.6.3.3 Details of Error Status and Processing

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      • 1.6.3.4 Details of Warning Status and Processing

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    • 1.6.4 Special Operation (EPL-6200L)

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      • 1.6.4.1 EEPROM Initialization

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      • 1.6.4.2 Printer Adjustment (Hidden Function)

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  • 1.7 RAM Expansion

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  • 1.8 System Requirements (Only for EPL-6200L)

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  • 1.9 Paper Feed Specifications (Only for EPL-6200L)

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    • 1.9.1 Paper Size

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    • 1.9.2 Paper Feed Specifications

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    • 1.9.3 Case List

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    • 1.9.4 Special Notes

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  • 1.10 Notes on Operation

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    • 1.10.1 Power Off (EPL-6200)

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    • 1.10.2 Caution About Hot Parts (EPL-6200/EPL-6200L)

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    • 1.10.3 About the Moist Environment Mode Select

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  • 1.11 Status Sheet

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  • 1.12 Ambient Conditions

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  • 1.13 Differences in Specifications between Intended Markets

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    • 1.13.1 Differences in Specifications

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    • 1.13.2 Jumper Setting

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  • 1.14 Notes on Installation of Optional Units

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• Operating Principles

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  • 2.1 Overview

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    • 2.1.1 EPL-6200 Major Components

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    • 2.1.2 EPL-6200L Major Components

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    • 2.1.3 Paper Path

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    • 2.1.4 Electrical Parts

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    • 2.1.5 Operation Sequence

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    • 2.1.6 Various Sensors

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  • 2.2 Description of Mechanisms

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    • 2.2.1 Print Head (PH)

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      • 2.2.1.1 Entire Constitution

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      • 2.2.1.2 Exposure Process

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      • 2.2.1.3 Laser Emission Timing

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      • 2.2.1.4 Laser Emission Area

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      • 2.2.1.5 Cooling inside the Printer

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    • 2.2.2 Charging Process

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    • 2.2.3 Development Process (Imaging Cartridge)

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      • 2.2.3.1 OVERVIEW

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      • 2.2.3.2 OPC Drum

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      • 2.2.3.3 Development Process

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      • 2.2.3.4 Detection Of Developer Cartridge (toner cartridge)

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    • 2.2.4 Transfer Process

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    • 2.2.5 Fusing Process

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      • 2.2.5.1 Overview

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      • 2.2.5.2 Fusing Temperature Control

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    • 2.2.6 Paper Feed Mechanism

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      • 2.2.6.1 MP (Multiple Purpose Paper) Tray

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      • 2.2.6.2 Manual Paper Feeding (EPL-6200)

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    • 2.2.7 Lower Cassette (Option for EPL-6200)

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      • 2.2.7.1 Locations of Electrical Parts

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      • 2.2.7.2 Paper Feed Mechanism

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      • 2.2.7.3 Paper Cassette Empty Sensor

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      • 2.2.7.4 Cassette Type Sensor

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    • 2.2.8 Paper Eject Process

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      • 2.2.8.1 Paper Eject Mechanism

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    • 2.2.9 Duplex Unit (option)

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      • 2.2.9.1 Locations of Electrical Parts

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      • 2.2.9.2 Driving of Duplex Unit

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      • 2.2.9.3 Paper Feeding System

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  • 2.3 Operating Principles of Electric Circuitry

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    • 2.3.1 Operation Overview of the Main Control Circuit Board

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      • 2.3.1.1 Main Control Circuit Board (C533 MAIN) for EPL-6200

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      • 2.3.1.2 Main Control Circuit Board (C533Main) for EPL-6200L

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• Troubleshooting

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  • 3.1 Overview

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    • 3.1.1 Specified Tools

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    • 3.1.2 Procedure for Troubleshooting

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    • 3.1.3 Preliminary Checks

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    • 3.1.4 Notes on Troubleshooting

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    • 3.1.5 Overall Control System

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    • 3.1.6 Printer Messages (EPL-6200)

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      • 3.1.6.1 Service Call Error

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    • 3.1.7 Printer Messages (EPL-6200L)

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  • 3.2 Troubleshooting When There is Error Display

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    • 3.2.1 Fuser warming up problem

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    • 3.2.2 Fan problem

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    • 3.2.3 Polygon Motor Error

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    • 3.2.4 Laser problem

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    • 3.2.5 High voltage circuit problem

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    • 3.2.6 Fuser high temperature problem

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    • 3.2.7 CPU Error

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    • 3.2.8 Engine Communication Error

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    • 3.2.9 Fuser low temperature problem

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    • 3.2.10 Standard RAM Error

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    • 3.2.11 RAM Error (Slot 0)

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    • 3.2.12 ROM Checksum Error (Font)

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    • 3.2.13 ROM Checksum Error (Program)

      113
    • 3.2.14 Option ROM Error

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    • 3.2.15 EEPROM Error

      114
    • 3.2.16 Engine Initialization Error

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    • 3.2.17 Other Hardware Error

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    • 3.2.18 Software Error

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  • 3.3 Troubleshooting for Paper Jam

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    • 3.3.1 Initial Checking

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    • 3.3.2 Locations of Paper Jam Detection Sensors

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    • 3.3.3 Jam Detection Timing / Action to be Taken

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      • 3.3.3.1 Paper Feed Area Jam / Paper Transport Area Jam

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      • 3.3.3.2 Fuser Area Jam / Paper Eject Area Jam

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      • 3.3.3.3 Transport Area Jam in Duplex Unit (Option)

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      • 3.3.3.4 Paper Re-feed Area Jam in Duplex Unit (Option)

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  • 3.4 Troubleshooting for Abnormal Operations

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    • 3.4.1 Power Cannot be Turned ON

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    • 3.4.2 Electrical Noise

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  • 3.5 Troubleshooting for Electrical Parts

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    • 3.5.1 Checking Method for Electrical Parts

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    • 3.5.2 Sensors

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    • 3.5.3 Switches

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    • 3.5.4 Solenoids

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    • 3.5.5 Motors

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  • 3.6 Troubleshooting for Print Quality Problems

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    • 3.6.1 Blank Print or Solid Black

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    • 3.6.2 White Out

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    • 3.6.3 Back of Paper Gets Dirty

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    • 3.6.4 Low Image Density

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    • 3.6.5 Foggy Background

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    • 3.6.6 White Stripes or White Bands

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    • 3.6.7 Black Stripes or Black Bands

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    • 3.6.8 Offset Image

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• Disassembly and Assembly

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  • 4.1 Overview

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    • 4.1.1 Precautions

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    • 4.1.2 Tools

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    • 4.1.3 Screws

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    • 4.1.4 Main Unit Disassembly

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  • 4.2 Consumables and Regular Replacement Parts

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    • 4.2.1 Locations of Fuses

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    • 4.2.2 Paper Feed Roller

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    • 4.2.3 Developer Cartridge / Photoconductor Unit Replacement

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    • 4.2.4 Transfer Roller

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  • 4.3 Removal of Covers

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    • 4.3.1 Left Cover

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    • 4.3.2 Right Cover

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    • 4.3.3 MP Cassette (MP Tray)

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    • 4.3.4 Front Cover

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    • 4.3.5 Output Tray

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    • 4.3.6 Top Cover

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    • 4.3.7 Paper Exit Open/Close Cover

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    • 4.3.8 Paper Exit Cover

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    • 4.3.9 Upper Rear Cover

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    • 4.3.10 Lower Rear Cover

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  • 4.4 Removal and Installation of Circuit Boards

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    • 4.4.1 Main Board Assy (C533/C534 Main)

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      • 4.4.1.1 EPL-6200 (C533 Main)

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      • 4.4.1.2 EPL-6200L (C534 Main)

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    • 4.4.2 Parallel I/F Board (EPL-6200)

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    • 4.4.3 USB I/F Board (EPL-6200)

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    • 4.4.4 Control Panel

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    • 4.4.5 Power Supply Unit (PU1)

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    • 4.4.6 High Voltage Unit (HV1)

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  • 4.5 Removal and Installation of Major Components

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    • 4.5.1 Fuser Unit

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    • 4.5.2 Fuser Unit Disassembly

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    • 4.5.3 PH Unit

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    • 4.5.4 Main Motor

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    • 4.5.5 Cooling Fan Motor

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    • 4.5.6 Paper Tray Empty Sensor (EPL-6200 only)

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    • 4.5.7 Paper Feed Solenoid

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    • 4.5.8 Paper Feed Clutch Gear

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  • 4.6 Lower Cassette Unit (Option)

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    • 4.6.1 Second Paper Feed Unit

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    • 4.6.2 Paper Feed Roller (Lower Cassette)

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    • 4.6.3 Paper Feed Solenoid (Lower Cassette)

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    • 4.6.4 Paper Cassette Unit Control Board

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    • 4.6.5 Paper Size Detect Switch

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  • 4.7 Duplex Unit (Option)

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    • 4.7.1 Right Cover

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    • 4.7.2 Left Cover

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    • 4.7.3 Duplex Unit Control Board

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    • 4.7.4 Duplex Unit Inversion Motor

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    • 4.7.5 Duplex Unit Transport Motor

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    • 4.7.6 Duplex Unit Skew Correction Solenoid

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• Adjustment

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  • 5.1 Overview

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  • 5.2 USB ID Input

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    • 5.2.1 Installation Procedure for Program

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    • 5.2.2 Procedure for Program Operation

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  • 5.3 Feed Registration Adjustment

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    • 5.3.1 Preparation

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    • 5.3.2 Adjustment

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• Maintenance

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  • 6.1 Overview

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    • 6.1.1 Cleaning

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    • 6.1.2 Maintenance

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    • 6.1.3 Cleaning of Paper Feed Rollers

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• Appendix

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  • 7.1 Connectors

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    • 7.1.1 Connectors on Main Board Assy (EPL-6200)

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    • 7.1.2 Connectors on Main Board Assy (EPL-6200L)

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    • 7.1.3 Connector Assignment Diagram (Overall)

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  • 7.2 Circuit Diagrams

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  • 7.3 Exploded Diagrams

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  • 7.4 ASP List

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