Apple ImageWriter II/L
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Apple ImageWriter II/L
| Preliminary Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 1990 |
| Leak Risk | High |
| Mounting Technology | Through Hole, SMD |
| Capacitor Types | Aluminum Electrolytic, Tantalum, Ceramic, Polymer |
| Destructive Entry | No |
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Known Issues
Sagging voltage on the +26VDC rail will cause the steppers to fail to move the carriage properly, which generates an error on startup.
Disassembly Notes
The entire carriage and printer assembly removes as a single unit for access to the power supply.
Original Parts
Logic Board
| RefDes | Qty | Capacitance | Voltage | Mount | Diameter/Size | Height | Lead Spacing | Temp | Type | Brand | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1, C2, C7, C8 | 4 | 680 µF | 10V | Through Hole Radial | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Marcon | CE-DS (equivalent to Jamicon SK) | |||
| C3 | 1 | 220 µF | 35V | Through Hole Radial | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Marcon | CE-DS (equivalent to Jamicon SK) | |||
| C4 | 1 | 100 µF | 35V | Through Hole Radial | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Marcon | CE-GS (equivalent to Jamicon SK) | |||
| C5, C30 | 2 | 100 µF | 10V | Through Hole Radial | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Marcon | CE-SS (Equivalent to Teapo SS) | |||
| C6 | 1 | 1 µF | 50V | Through Hole Radial | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Marcon | CE-SS (equivalent to Teapo SS) | |||
| C31 | 1 | 0.33 µF | 50V | Through Hole Radial | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Marcon | CE-SS (equivalent to Teapo SS) |
Compatible parts found using Cornell Dubilier Cross Reference Tool
Power Supply
Power supply has three voltage rails:
- +5VDC - primary logic rail
- -5VDC - used for RS-422 serial
- +26VDC - used for driving stepper motors
| RefDes | Qty | Capacitance | Voltage | Mount | Diameter/Size | Height | Lead Spacing | Temp | Type | Brand | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | 1 | 560 µF | 200 WV | Through Hole Radial | 30 mm | 30 mm | 10 mm | 105 °C | Electrolytic | Nichicon | GK(m) |
| C7 | 1 | 10 µF | 250 V | Through Hole Radial | 10 mm | 16 mm | 5 mm | 105 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Nichicon | PR(m) |
| C16 | 1 | 6800 µF | 10 V | Through Hole Radial | 16 mm | 26 mm | 7 mm | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Nichicon | VX(m) |
| C18 | 1 | 470 µF | 10 V | Through Hole Radial | 10 mm | 15 mm | 7 mm | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Nichicon | VZ(m) |
| C19 | 1 | 47 µF | 25 V | Through Hole Radial | 5 mm | 15 mm | 7 mm | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Nichicon | VZ(m) |
| C20 | 1 | 100 µF | 16 V | Through Hole Radial | 5 mm | 15 mm | 7 mm | 85 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Nichicon | VZ(m) |
| C22, C23 | 2 | 2200 µF | 40 V | Through Hole Radial | 16 mm | 32 mm | 7 mm | 105 °C | Aluminum Electrolytic | Nichicon | VZ(m) |
Power Supply Connector Pinout
- Ground
- +5VDC
- -5VDC
- Ground
- +26VDC
Replacement Parts
Logic Board
| RefDes | Qty | Compatible Part Number | Order Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1, C2, C7, C8 | 2 | 860010274013 | DigiKey Mouser |
| C3 | 1 | 860010574011 | DigiKey Mouser |
| C4 | 1 | 860010573007 | DigiKey Mouser |
| C5, C30 | 2 | RSRC2101M1ED07119T / ECE-A1AKA101 | DigiKey Mouser |
| C6 | 1 | 50ML1MEFC4X5 / ESS105M050AB2AA | DigiKey Mouser |
| C31 | 1 | UMT1HR33MCD2 / 50NW50R33MEFC4X5 | DigiKey Mouser |
Power Supply
| RefDes | Qty | Compatible Part Number | Order Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digikey |
If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.