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iR3250

REVISION 0

JUNE 2000

FY8-13GP-000

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Application
This manual has been issued by Canon Inc. for qualified persons to learn technical theory, installation,
maintenance, and repair of products. This manual covers all localities where the products are sold. For
this reason, there may be information in this manual that does not apply to your locality.
Corrections
This manual may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors due to improvements or
changes in products. When changes occur in applicable products or in the contents of this manual,
Canon will release technical information as the need arises. In the event of major changes in the contents
of this manual over a long or short period, Canon will issue a new edition of this manual.

The following paragraph does not apply to any countries where such provisions are inconsistent with
local law.
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individual companies.
Copyright
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copied, reproduced or translated into another language, in whole or in part, without the written consent
of Canon Inc.

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Caution
Use of this manual should be strictly supervised to avoid disclosure of
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INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual has been prepared for the iR3250 proper, duplex unit (accessory), and
envelope feeder (accessory).
The machine is designed as a copying machine equipped with printer functions and the SEND
function, and this Service Manuel provides basic facts and figures needed to service the machine in
the field.
This Service Manual consists of the following five volumes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

System Manual
Reader Manual
Printer Manual
Controller Manual
FAX Manual

The System Manual offers outlines of the machines overall functions, and details of each
function is found in its respective manual.
The machine provides the following functions:
Item
Copy
SEND

NetWork Print
Memory control (Box)
Installation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting

Function
Local copying
Remote copying
E-mail
File
Database
PDL

Description found in
Reader Manual
Printer Manual
Controller Manual

Memory control
-

Controller Manual
System Manual

Controller Manual

Table 1

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System Configuration
The IR3250 may be configured as follows:
[3]

[1]
[2]

[4]

[5]

[6]

Figure 1
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]

ii

Finisher-G1
Super G3 FAX Board-H1
Envelope Feeder
1000-Sheet Paper Deck-D1
iR3250
Duplex Unit

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SYSTEM

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CONTENTS

Contents
CHAPTER 1 FEATURES
I.
1.
2.
3.
4.
II.
A.
1.
2.
3
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
C.
D.
III.

Features ........................................... 1-1


Various Document Handling
Functions ..................................... 1-1
Large-Size Color Display ........... 1-1
Two-Way Communication on a
Network ...................................... 1-1
Full Color Scanner as Standard .. 1-1
Specifications .................................. 1-2
Reader Unit ..................................... 1-2
Type............................................. 1-2
Functions ..................................... 1-2
Others .......................................... 1-3
Printer Unit ...................................... 1-4
Type............................................. 1-4
Method ........................................ 1-4
Performance ................................ 1-5
Others .......................................... 1-6
Default Ratios .................................. 1-7
Copying Speed ................................ 1-8
Names of Parts................................. 1-9

A.
1.
2.
3.
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
IV.
A.
B.
C.
D.
V.
VI.
A.
B.
C.

External View .................................. 1-9


Copier ......................................... 1-9
Duplexing Unit ......................... 1-12
Envelope Feeder........................ 1-13
Cross Section ................................. 1-14
Reader Unit ............................... 1-14
Printing Unit ............................. 1-15
Duplexing Unit ......................... 1-16
Envelope Feeder........................ 1-17
Using the Copier............................ 1-18
Turning On the Power Switch ....... 1-18
Control Panel ................................. 1-19
Extension Mode............................. 1-20
User Mode ..................................... 1-21
Routine Maintenance by the User . 1-30
Safety ............................................. 1-31
Safety of Laser Light ..................... 1-31
Points to Note ................................ 1-31
Safety of Toner .............................. 1-31

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
I.
II.
A.
B.
C.
1.
D.

Selecting the Site ............................. 2-1


Unpacking and Installation ............. 2-3
Unpacking ....................................... 2-3
Assembling the Rack ....................... 2-4
Unpacking ....................................... 2-7
Reader Unit ................................. 2-7
Removing the Fixing Members
from the Printer Unit .....................2-8

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E. Mounting the Reader Unit and the


Printer Unit to the Rack................... 2-9
F. Installing the Reader Unit ............. 2-13
G. Installing the Control Panel ........... 2-17
H. Connecting the Cables ................... 2-23
I. Making Settings and Checking
Images/Operations ......................... 2-25
J. Connecting to the Network ........... 2-28

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CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING


I.
II.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

Periodically Replaced Parts ............. 3-1


Consumables and Durables ............. 3-1
ADF ................................................. 3-2
Reader Unit ..................................... 3-2
Printer Unit ...................................... 3-2
Duplexing Unit (accessory) ............. 3-4
Envelope Feeder (accessory) ........... 3-4
Replacing the Consumables ............ 3-5

1.
ADF ............................................ 3-5
2.
Reader Unit ................................. 3-5
3.
Printer Unit ................................. 3-8
III. Servicing Chart .............................. 3-16
A. Items to Clean ................................ 3-17
1.
ADF .......................................... 3-17
2.
Reader Unit and Printer Unit .... 3-18
3.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge .. 3-19

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING
I.
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.
9.
C.
1.

Standards and Adjustments ............. 4-1


Mechanical System ......................... 4-1
Non-Image Width ....................... 4-1
Image Margin .............................. 4-1
Checking and Adjusting the Non
Image Width and Margin ............ 4-2
Correcting the Displacement of
Images in Main Scanning
Direction (each cassette;
adjusting the margin) ................4-3
Routing the Scanner Drive
Cable...........................................4-4
Electrical System ...........................4-5
When Replacing the Reader
Controller PCB ........................... 4-5
Upgrading the Reader Unit ......... 4-5
Upgrading the Controller Unit.... 4-5
When Replacing the DC
Controller PCB ..........................4-6
When Replacing the CCD Unit 4-6
When Replacing the Scanning
Lamp ........................................... 4-6
When Removing/Mounting the
Scanning Lamp and Replacing the
Light Intensity Detection PCB ... 4-7
When Replacing the Standard
White Plate.................................. 4-8
Checking the Photointerrupters .. 4-8
Printer Driver Checker .................... 4-9
Outline ........................................4-9

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D. Special Tools ............................... 4-10


1. Outline ..................................... 4-10
2. List of Connector Signals ...... 4-10
3. Control Panel .......................... 4-11
E. Using the Checker ...................... 4-12
1. Installation .............................. 4-12
2. Checking the State of the
Printer Unit ............................. 4-13
3. Making Various Settings
(printer unit) .............................. 4-17
F. List of Mode .................................. 4-21
1.
Selection of Modes ................... 4-21
2.
List of Paper Sizes .................... 4-21
3.
List of Print Densities ............... 4-22
4.
Details of Display/Settings ....... 4-23
II. Troubleshooting Image Faults ....... 4-33
1.
The output is too light. .............. 4-33
2.
The output is too dark. .............. 4-34
3.
The output is blank. .................. 4-34
4.
The output is solid black. .......... 4-35
5.
The output has dots. .................. 4-36
6.
The back of the output is soiled.4-36
7.
The output has horizontal lines
(main scanning direction). ........ 4-36
8.
The output is soiled................... 4-37
9.
White spots ............................... 4-38
10. The output has white vertical
lines. ........................................ 4-38
11. The output has white horizontal
lines (main scanning direction). .. 4-39

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12. The output has poor fixing. ... 4-39
13. The image is distorted............ 4-40
14. Troubleshooting Reader
Unit Image Faults ................... 4-40
III. Troubleshooting Malfunctions .. 4-42
A. Error Codes ................................. 4-42
1. E000/E003 .............................. 4-42
2. E001......................................... 4-43
3. E009......................................... 4-43
4. E010/E011 .............................. 4-43
5. E040......................................... 4-44
6. E054......................................... 4-44
7. E055......................................... 4-45
8. E100/E102 .............................. 4-46
9. E110......................................... 4-46
10. E202......................................... 4-47
11. E203......................................... 4-47
12. E211/E215 .............................. 4-48
13. E216/E219 .............................. 4-49
14. E217......................................... 4-49
15. E220......................................... 4-49
16. E400/E402/E403/E404/E421 4-50
17. E606......................................... 4-50
18. E676/E677 .............................. 4-50
19. E710/E711/E712/E713 .......... 4-51
20. E731/E734/E735 .................... 4-51
21. E732......................................... 4-52
22. E733......................................... 4-52
23. E736......................................... 4-53
24. E737......................................... 4-53
25. E738/E741 .............................. 4-54
26. E804......................................... 4-54
27. E805......................................... 4-54
28. E807......................................... 4-55
29. E826......................................... 4-55
B. Faults Other Than Those
Indicated by Error Codes ........... 4-56
1. The reader unit AC power
is absent. ................................. 4-56
2. The reader unit DC power
supply is absent. ..................... 4-57
3. The printer unit AC power
supply is absent. ..................... 4-57
4. The printer unit DC power
is absent. ................................. 4-58

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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
IV.
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.
B.
1.
2.
3.
V.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

1.
2.
3.
4.
VI.
A.
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
VII.
A.

The controller unit AC power


supply is absent. ........................ 4-59
The controller unit DC power
supply is absent. ........................ 4-60
The scanner fails to move
forward/in reverse. .................... 4-60
Pickup fails. (multifeeder
manual pickup) ....................... 4-62
Pickup fails (upper/lower
cassette) .................................. 4-62
Troubleshooting Feeding Faults 4-63
Paper Jams ................................... 4-63
Multifeeder Pickup Assembly 4-63
Cassette pickup assembly ..... 4-64
Transfer/Feeding assembly ... 4-64
Fixing/Delivery Assembly .... 4-65
Faulty Feeding ............................ 4-67
Double Feeding ...................... 4-67
Wrinkles, Bending of
leading edge ........................... 4-67
Skew ........................................ 4-68
Arrangement and Functions of
Electric Parts ................................. 4-69
Sensors........................................... 4-69
Thermistor, Lamps, and Heaters ... 4-71
Clutches and Solenoids ................. 4-73
Fans, Motors, and Heater .............. 4-75
PCBs .............................................. 4-77
Duplex Unit ................................... 4-79
Variable Resistors (VR),
Light-Emitting Diodes, and Check
Pins by PCB .................................. 4-80
Reader Unit ............................... 4-80
Printer Unit ............................... 4-83
Controller Unit .......................... 4-86
Fax Unit .................................... 4-90
Upgrading the Controller System . 4-92
Before Starting the Work ............... 4-92
Managing Data .............................. 4-93
Downloading ................................. 4-95
Connection ................................ 4-95
Starting Downloading ............ 4-95
After Downloading ................ 4-99
Service Mode ............................ 4-100
Outline ....................................... 4-100

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CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
D.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E.
F.
G.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Starting Service Mode and


Making selections ................ 4-101
Ending Service Mode .......... 4-102
Backing Up the RAM ........... 4-102
Basic operation ..................... 4-103
DISPLAY (control display
mode) ......................................... 4-105
I/O Mode .................................... 4-114
R-CON (input/output state of
reader controller PCB) ............ 4-114
FEEDER (state of feeder
controller PCB) ....................... 4-117
SORTER (state of finisher
controller PCB) ....................... 4-119
ADJUST (adjustment mode) ....... 4-123
<AE> ...................................... 4-125
<ADJ-XY> ............................. 4-125
<CCD> .................................... 4-126
<BLANK> .............................. 4-127
<COLOR> .............................. 4-127
FUNCTION
(operation check mode) ............... 4-128
OPTION (settings mode) ............ 4-138
TEST (test mode) ........................ 4-145
Grid (PG-TYPE1) ................... 4-147
17 Gradations (w/o density
correction; PG-TYPE2) .......... 4-147
17 Gradations (w/o density
correction; PG-TYPE3) .......... 4-147
Blank (PG-TYPE4) ............... 4-148
Halftone (PG-TYPE5) .......... 4-148
Solid Black (PG-TYPE6) ..... 4-148
Vertical Lines (PG-TYPE7) . 4-149

8.

Horizontal Lines
(PG-TYPE3) .......................... 4-149
H. COUNTER (counter mode) ...... 4-150
I. FEEDER (feeder mode) ............ 4-152
1. DISPLAY ............................... 4-153
J. BOARD (board mode) .............. 4-155
K. Fax Board .................................. 4-157
1. Service Data .......................... 4-157
2. Registering the Bit Switch
(#1 SSSW) .............................. 4-162
3.
Setting the Menu Switch
(#2 MENU) ............................. 4-175
4.
Making Various Settings
(#3 NUMERIC Param.) .......... 4-177
5.
Setting the Site of Installation
(#5 TYPE) ............................... 4-179
6.
Setting the Printer Parameters
(#7 PRINTER) ........................ 4-179
7.
Initializing the Settings
(#8 CLEAR) ........................... 4-183
8.
Test Mode (#9 TEST) ............. 4-184
9.
PRINT Test ............................. 4-185
VIII. Service Report ............................. 4-189
A. System Data List ......................... 4-189
B. System Dump List ....................... 4-201
C. Error Transmission Report .......... 4-204
D. Error Reception Report
(for servicing) ........................... 4-205
IX. Self-Diagnosis ........................... 4-206
A. Machine Proper ......................... 4-206
B. Fax .............................................. 4-211
C. Paper Deck ................................ 4-211
D. Finisher ...................................... 4-211

APPENDIX
A. GENERAL TIMING CHART ....... A-1
1.
Reader Unit ................................ A-1
2.
Printer Unit ................................ A-2
B. LIST OF SIGNALS ....................... A-3
1. Input/output Signals to/from
DC controller PCB.................... A-3

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C. GENERAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM A-9


1. controller unit ........................... A-9
2. Reader unit ............................. A-11
3. Printer unit .............................A-13
D. Special Tools ............................... A-15
E. Solvents and Oils ........................ A-16

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CHAPTER 1
FEATURES

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CHAPTER 1 FEATURES

I . Features
1.

Various Document Handling Functions


The machine may be set up in a network environment, enabling the following document handling functions.

2.

copying
printing
faxing
I-faxing
e-mailing
Large-Size Color Display
The machines control panel uses a 7.8-in display, facilitating operation.

3.

Two-Way Communication on a Network


The machine is equipped with a remote UI function, capable of sending status and job end
notices.
4.

Full Color Scanner as Standard


The machine is able to read both black-and-white and color originals, and is capable of sending
the resulting data to a Notes or PC system over a network.

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CHAPTER 1 FEATURES

II . Specifications
A.
1.

Reader Unit
Type

Body

Desktop

Copyboard

Fixed

Source of light

Fluorescent lamp

Lens

Single focal point lens

Image reading

Light-receiving elements (RGB 3-line CCD)

Table 1-201
2.

Functions

Type of original

Sheet, book, 3-D object (2 kg max.)

Maximum size of original

A3, 279.4 431.8 mm (11" 17")

Reproduction ratio

Direct ( 0.5%), default enlargement/reduction


( 1.0%; Table 1-208)
Zoom: 25% to 400% ( 1.0%)

Resolution

Main scanning direction

600 dpi

Sub scanning direction

600 dpi

Continuous copying

999 copies max.

Auto clear

Yes (2 min standard; may be changed in user mode;


cannot be disabled)

AE

Yes

Auto paper selection

Yes

Auto zoom

Yes

Sleep mode

Yes (2 hr standard; may be changed in user mode)

Silent mode

Yes (1 min standard; may be changed in user mode)

Power save mode

Yes (- 66% standard; may be changed in user mode)

Wait time

125 sec or less

Table 1-202

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CHAPTER 1 FEATURES

3.

Others

Operating environment

Temperature range

: 10C to 32.5C

Humidity range

: 20% to 80% RH

Atmospheric pressure range: 760 to 1013 hPa


Power supply

Power supply

Serial number

(voltage 10%)

115V 60Hz
230V 50Hz
230V 50Hz

NQTxxxxx
UQQxxxxx
RQQxxxxx

Maximum power

1.5 kW or less (approx.)

consumption (reader
unit + printer unit)
Dimensions (WDH)

Reader unit only : 666 315 708 mm


(including ADF; not including original delivery tray)
Overall

Weight (approx.)

: 1097 764 1181 mm

Reader unit only : 50 kg


Rack assembly

: 36 kg

Overall

: 152 kg

Table 1-203

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CHAPTER 1 FEATURES

B.
1.

Printer Unit
Type

Body

Console type

Photosensitive medium

OPC drum (30-mm dia.)

Table 1-204
2.

Method

Reproduction

Laser beam indirect electro photographic method

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Scanning system

6-facet mirror scanning

Charging

Roller charging

Exposure

Laser beam

Toner

Magnetic single-component dry toner

Development

Toner projection

Toner supply

Tone cartridge method

Transfer

Roller transfer

Separation

Curvature separation + static separation

Cleaning

Blade cleaning

Fixing

Heat roller (main: 600 W; sub: 450 W)

Pickup

2 special cassettes
Manual feed tray
Envelope feeder (accessory)
1000-sheet paper deck (accessory)

Table 1-205

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3.

Performance

Wait time

90 sec or less

First copy time

A4: 12.9 sec or les; A3: 14.3 sec or less

Copying speed

A4: 32 copies/min (approx.); A3: 18 copies/min (approx.)

Cassette

Universal cassette: 50 mm deep


(approx.; about 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper)

Manual tray

10 mm in height (approx.; about 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper)

Duplexing unit

Stackless method (accessory)

Delivery tray

Face-down (about 500 sheets of 75 g/m2)

Copy size

Upper cassette

Universal cassette: B4, A4, LGL, LTR

Lower cassette

Universal cassette: A3, B4, A4, 279.4 431.8 mm (11" 17"), LGL,
LTR

Manual tray
(D L)

Minimum: 98.4 190.5 mm; Maximum: 297 432 mm


Plain paper (60 to 105 g/m2)

Copy paper Cassette


Manual feeder

Plain paper (60 to 128 g/m2), colored paper, label sheet, transparency,
postcard

Double-sided
copying
(accessory)

A3, A4, A5R, B4, B5R, 279.4 431.8 mm (11" 17"), LGL, LTR, plain
paper (60 to 105 g/m2)

Image margin

Non-image width

Single-sided

Double-sided

Leading edge : 3.0 2.0mm


Trailing edge : 3.0 2.0mm
Left/right
: 3.0 2.0mm

Leading edge
Trailing edge
Left/right

Single-sided

Double-sided

Leading edge : 2.5 2.5mm


Trailing edge : Not specified
Left/right
: 2.5 2.5mm

Leading edge
Trailing edge
Left/right

Main scanning direction

600 dpi

Sub scanning direction

600 dpi

: 3.0 2.0mm
: 3.0 2.0mm
: 3.0 2.0mm
: 2.5 2.5mm
: Not specified
: 2.5 2.5mm

Table 1-206

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4.

Others

Operating environment

Humidity range

: 10C to 32.5C

Humidity range

: 20% to 80% RH

Atmospheric pressure : 760 to 1013 hPa


Power supply

Power supply

Serial number

(85 to 132 VAC)

120V 60Hz
230V 50Hz
230V 50Hz

NRRxxxxx
RRTxxxxx
URRxxxxx

Maximum power consumption

1.5 kW or less (approx.)

Dimensions (W D H)

Printer unit only


Overall

: 566 648 590 mm


: 1097 764 1181 mm

Weight (approx.)

Printer u6nit only


Rack assembly only
Overall

: 60 kg
: 36 kg
: 152 kg

Table 1-207

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CHAPTER 1 FEATURES

C.

Default Ratios

Model

Reduction

AB-configuration

25%

Japan (6R5E)

A3A5

50%

A3B5

61%

Enlargement
B4A3
B5RA4R
B5A4
A4RB4, A5B5

A3A4R, B4B5R

70%

A4RA3, B5RB4

141%

B4A4R

81%

A5RA3

200%

A3B4, A4RB5R

86%

400%

Inch-configuration

25%

LGL11 17

121%

North America (5R4E)

50%

LTRR11 17

129%

11 17LTR

64%

200%

11 17LGL

73%

400%

LGLLTRR

78%

A-configuration

25%

A4RA3

141%

Europe (3R3E)

A3A5

50%

A5RA3

200%

A3A4R

70%

400%

25%

B4A3
B5RA4R/LTRR

115%

50%

A4R/LTRRB4

122%

A3B5

61%

A4R/LTRRA3
B5RB4

141%

A3A4R/LTR
B4B5R

70%

200%

B4A4R

81%

400%

A3B4
A4R/LTRRB5R

86%

AB/Inch-configuration
General (6R6E)

115%
122%

Table 1-208

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D.

Copying Speed

Reproduction mode

Size

Copy paper size

Number of copies

Direct

A3

A3

18

B4

B4

20

A4

A4

32

B5R

B5R

27

A5R

A5R

32

A3B5R

B5R

27

B4B5R

B5R

27

A3B4

B4

20

A5RA3

A3

18

B5RB4

B4

20

B4A3

A3

18

Size

Copy paper size

Number of copies

11 17

11 17

17

LGL

LGL

20

LTR

LTR

32

III
(64.7%)

11 17LTR

LTR

20

IV
(73.3%)

11 17LGL

LGL

20

VI
(78.6%)

LGLLTR

LTR

32

Enlargement II
(129.4%)

LTR11 17

11 17

17

III
(121.4%)

LGL11 17

11 17

17

Reduction

III
(61.1%)
IV
(70.7%)
VI
(86.5%)

Enlargement II
(200.0%)
III
(141.4%)
V
(115.4%)

Table 1-209

Reproduction mode
Direct

Reduction

Table 1-210
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III . Names of Parts


A.
1.

External View
Copier

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[11]

[6]
[7]
[8]

[10]
[9]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]

Control panel
Original tray
ADF
Original delivery tray
Reader unit main power switch
Upper cover

[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]

Manual feed tray


Right cover
Cassette 2
Cassette 1
Center tray

Figure 1-301 External View 1

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[1]

[5]
[4]
[3]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

[2]

Copyboard glass
Front cover
Printer unit main power switch
Left cover
I/O port
Figure 1-302 External View 2

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[1]

[2]
[3]

[4]

[5]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

Toner cartridge
Fixing unit
Duplexing unit
Reader unit leakage breaker
Printer unit leakage breaker
Figure 1-303 External View 3

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2.

Duplexing Unit

[2]

[1]

[3]

[4]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]

Horizontal registration guide


Pickup guide plate
Duplexing feed roller 1
Duplexing unit releasing lever
Figure 1-304

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3.

Envelope Feeder

[1]

[2]

[4]

[5]

[6]
[3]

[1] Connector
[2] Positioning pin
[3] Front guide

[4] Weight
[5] Rear guide
[6] Extension tray
Figure 1-305

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B.
1.

Cross Section
Reader Unit

[1]

[5]

[4]

[6]

[2]

[3]

Figure 1-306 Cross Section

[1] No. 1 mirror


[2] No. 2 mirror
[3] No. 3 mirror

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[4] Scanning lamp


[5] Lens
[6] CCD

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2.

Printing Unit

[1]

[2]

[22] [21] [20] [19] [18] [17]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]

Delivery roller
Laser scanner unit
Primary charging roller
Photosensitive drum
Developing cylinder
Multifeeder pickup roller
Separation pad
Multifeeder tray
Feed roller 1
Feed roller 2
Separation roller

[3]

[4]

[5]

[16] [15] [14] [13]

[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
[17]
[18]
[19]
[20]
[21]
[22]

[6] [7]

[12]

[8]

[11] [10] [9]

Pickup roller
Registration roller
Transfer charging roller
Upper cassette
Lower cassette
Fixing upper roller
Fixing lower roller
Fixing cleaning roller
Duplexing flapper
Face-up flapper
Delivery roller

Figure 1-307 Cross Section


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3.

Duplexing Unit

[1]

[2]

[3]

[6]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]

[5]

[4]

Reversing roller releasing plate


Reversal paper sensor
Re-pickup sensor lever
Duplexing feed roller 2
Duplexing feed roller 1
Reversing roller
Figure 1-308 Cross Section

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4.

Envelope Feeder

[1]

[2]

[3]

[5]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

[4]

Feed roller
Separation guide
Envelope feeder pickup sensor lever
Pickup roller
Separation roller

Figure 1-309 Cross Section

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IV . Using the Copier


A.

Turning On the Power Switch

The copier is equipped with the following switches: the main power switch on its reader side,
and the main power switch and the control power switch on its printer side.
When the main power switch is turned on, the main power lamp on the control panel will turn
on. Once the main power switch is turned on, the control panel power switch will normally be the
only switch to use; when the control panel power switch is turned off, the copier will enter sleep
state.

[2]

[3]

[1]

[4]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]

Main power lamp (green)


Control panel power switch
Main power switch (reader unit)
Main power switch (printer unit)
Figure 1-401 Arrangement of the Switches

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B.

Control Panel
[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

Reset

Guide

Additional
Functions

C
Stop
Start
ON/OFF

Display
Contrast

Energy
Saver

ID
Transmission/Memory

[16]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]

[15]

[14]

Counter key
Guide key
Touch panel
Clear key
ID key
Reset key
Control panel power switch
Power save key

[13]

Error

[12]

[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]

[11] [10]

[9]

[8]

Main power lamp


Stop key
Start key
Error lamp
Online/memory lamp
Keypad
Screen contrast dial
User mode key

Figure 1-402

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C.

Extension Mode

Mode

Description

Twop-page Separation

Use it to copy the left and right pages of an open book on separate sheets of
paper by a single operation.

Transparency
Interleaving

Use it to insert a sheet between transparencies when copying on


transparencies.

Shift

Use it to copy the entire image of an original by moving it to the center or


corner.

Image Combination

Use it to automatically reduce 2, 4, or 8 originals for copying on a single


sheet of paper.

Different Size Original

Use it to make copies of originals which are different in size yet the same in
width.

Job Done Notice

Use it to communicate the end of copying by e-mail.

Margin

Use it to create a margin on the edge of the copy for binding or the like.

Image Separation

Use it to automatically enlarge a single image by first dividing it into two or


four and copying them on a selected size of paper.

Sharpness

Use it to make crispy copies.

Image Quality
Adjustment

Use it to prevent see-through images.

Frame Erase

Use it to erase the image of the frame or holes on the original from copies.

Mode memory

Use it to store or call a copying mode.

Recall

Use it to call a copying mode (three most recently used modes) for copying.

Table 1-401 List of Functions

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D.

User Mode

Common
Settings

Initial Function

selects initial function: copy*/transit/box


[system status/stop] bring up initial screen: yes/no*
[system sate/stop] give priority to [device] screen: yes*/no

Auto Clear Setting

sets display screen after auto clear


(bring back*/do not bring back)

Audible Tones

turns on/off buzzer


(turn on*/off input sound/warning sound/job end sound)

AE Adjustment

sets auto density adjustment method


(text mode for copying: priority on speed*/priority on image
quality)
(color mode for transmission: on/off*)
(black-and-white mode for transmission: priority on speed*/
priority on image quality)

Inch Entry

sets inch input


(on/off*) (on*/off, USA)

Drawer Eligibility
For APS/ADS

sets cassette auto selection for each cassette


sets for copying, printing, reception
(manual feed: on/off*, each cassette: on*/off)
(consider copy/paper type: yes/no*)

Envelope Feeder

registers envelopes used in envelope feeder

Paper Type

selects type of paper placed in cassette


(plain paper*, bond paper, thin paper, recycled paper, colored
paper, letterhead, slip, extra thick paper)

Energy Saver Mode

changes level of power save mode


(-66%*, no return time)

Tray Designation

sets tray for finisher


(tray A: copier*/printer/other)
(tray B: copier/printer*/other)
(tray C: copier/printer/other*)

Printing Priority

sets priority on printing


(1: copier/ 2: printer/ 3: other)

E-mail Address List

sets e-mail address list (50 items)


(used when sending/returning e-mail and communicating end
of job for copying and transmission)

Special Fusing Mode

yes (H1, H2, H3)/no*

Standard Stack Bypass Settings

sets manual feed envelope type (on/off*)

Standard Stack Bypass Settings

yes/no* (selects manual feed paper size/paper type)

Standard Local
Print Settings

selects paper
auto paper /manual feed/cassette 1/cassette 2
number of prints
sets number of prints (1* to 999)
sorter
sets sorting method
(sort/group/stapler sort/shift sort*/shift group)
*Factory settings.

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double-sided print
sets double-side print (yes (left-right/top-bottom)/no*)
deletes file after printing
delete file after printing (yes/no*)
joins files
prints multiple files in box as single job (yes/no*)

Timer Settings

Adjustment/
Cleaning

Initial Common Settings

initialize common settings (yes/no)

Date & Time Settings

sets time zone (GMT +9:00*), daylight saving time (on/off*),


current date and time

Auto Sleep Time

sets interval before starting sleep state by turning off control


panel power switch at end of operation (0: no, 30-min, 1,2*, to
24 hr)

Auto Clear Time

sets interval before bringing up basic screen to touch panel at


end of operation (0: no, 1, 2* to 9 min)

Time Until Unit Quiets Down

sets interval before staring silent mode at end of operation (0:


no, 1* to 9 min)

Zoom Fine Adjustment

adjusts minute difference between original and copy image


sizes for vertical and horizontal ratios (for X and Y each, -1.0
to 0* to 1.0%)

Auto Gradation Adjustment

executes color gradation correction


test print output > read-in

Exposure Recalibration

sets degree of density correction


copying/black-and-white transmission/color transmission; for
each 9 steps (5*)

Feeder Cleaning

executes cleaning of ADF

Roller Cleaning 1

executes cleaning of fixing assembly roller

Roller Cleaning 2

executes cleaning of fixing assembly roller


*Factory settings.

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Report Settings

Settings

transmission results report


for error only*/yes/no
displays transmission original
(black-and-white only): on*/off
communications control report
executes auto printing at 100th: on*/off
prints at specified time: on/off*
specifies time: 00:00* to 23:59
separate transmission/reception: on/off*
fax transmissions result report
for error only*/no
displays transmission original
(black-and-white only): yes*/no
fax history
executes auto printing at 100th: on*/off
prints at specified time: on/off*
specifies time: 00:00* to 23:59
separates transmission/reception: yes/no*

Print List

address list
prints settings of address list
user mode settings
prints settings of user mode

System
Settings

System Manager Settings

system administrators name: 32 characters


system administration department ID: 7 characters max.
mail address: 64 characters
contact person: 32 characters
comment: 32 characters

Dept.ID Management

yes/no*
register ID No. (group ID: 7 characters max.; ID No.: 7
characters;
limit on side: 0* to 999999; print restriction: yes/no*)
count control (group ID: 7 characters max.; limit on print side:
0* to 999999; count delete, count print)
print unidentified ID job (yes*/no)

Communications
Settings

sets e-mail/I-fax
transmission data size upper limit: 0=none,
1 to 3* to 99 MB
name when abbreviated: 32 characters max.
Attached Image*
memory reception: yes*/no
fax settings
transmission start speed: 33.6*/14.4/9.6/7.2/4.8/
2.4 kbps
reception start speed: 33.6*/14.4/9.6/7.2/4.8/2.4 kbps
reception password: do not set
memory reception: yes*/no
database communication time-out
sets communication time-out (3 to 5* to 15 min)

Remote UI

sets remote UI: on*/off

Clear Message Board

delete bulletin board: yes/no

Device Information
Settings

device name
32 characters iR3250
*Factory settings.

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Device Information
Settings

site of installation
32 characters

Network Settings

TCP/IP Settings
IP address: 0.0.0.0*
subnet mask: 0.0.0.0*
gateway address: 0.0.0.0*
DNS: 0.0.0.0*
DHCP: on/off*
RARP: on/off*
BOOTP: on/off*
host name: 48 characters max.
domain name: 48 characters max.
Net Ware Settings
use NetWare: on*/off
frame type: auto detection*/Ethernet II/
Ethernet 802.2/Ethernet 802.3/
Ethernet SNAP
IPX external network No.: auto setting, display only
node No.: auto setting, display only
print service: Bindery Pserver/Rprinter/
NDS Pserver*/Nprinter
Bindery PServer
print server name: 47 characters
file server name: 47 characters
print server password: 19 characters
printer No.: 0* to 15
service mode: only for paper being used/
may be changed to suit
needs
minimum change of paper*/
minimum change of paper
within queue
paper definition form: 0 to 255
polling interval: 1 to 5* to 255 sec
data buffer size: 1 to 20* (in KB)
RPrinter
print server name: 47 characters
file server name: 47 characters
printer No.: 0* to 15
NDS PServer
print server name: 64 characters
tree name: 32 characters
context name: 256 characters
print server password: 20 characters
printer No.: 0* to 254
service mode: only for paper being used/ may be
changed to suit needs
minimum change of paper*
/minimum change of paper within queue
paper definition form: 0* to 255
polling interval: 1 to 5* to 255 sec
data buffer size: 3 to 20* (in KB)
NPrinter
print server name: 64 characters
tree name: 32 characters
context name: 256 characters
printer No.: 0* to 254
packet sign
used in response to request by server
Apple Talk Settings
use AppleTalk: on/off*
*Factory settings.

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phase to use
service name: 31 characters iR3250
registered zone in service: 31 characters
Ethernet Driver Settings
auto detection: yes*/no
communication method: half duplex*/full duplex
Ethernet type: 10Base-T*/100Base-TX
MAC address
e-mail/I-fax
SMTP server; e-mail, I-fax transmission account: 48
characters
e-mail address: e-mail, I-fax transmission account: 64
characters
POP server: (POP server name when I-fax file is received
using POP): 48 characters
POP address: (account when I-fax file is received using
POP) 32 characters
POP password: (password when I-fax file is received using
POP) 32 characters
POP issue interval: 0* to 99 min
Forwarding Settings

registration
transfer condition name
50 characters
transfer condition
fax/I-fax
address: 128 characters/destination No.: 20
sender: 128/F code: 20
item name: 128 characters/password: 20
transfer destination
destination setting transmission/reception
specifications setting
process received file after transfer
yes*/no

Memory RX Box Password

settings: 7 characters
*Factory settings.

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Copy Settings

Standard Key 1 Settings

register preference key for display on basic screen


from each key on basic screen, from each mode key on
extension mode screen, from each memory key in mode
memory (no selection*)

Standard Key 2 Settings

register preference key for display on basic screen (no


selection*)

Auto Collate

switch from sorter mode to sort mode upon placement of


original in feeder (yes*/no)

Photo Mode

add print photo/film photo mode to copy screen (on/off*)

Store Remote Device

name
32 characters (16 characters)
register, check, change, delete remote printer
register 7 devices max.
IP address

Communications
Setting

Remote Device Transmission


Timeout

sets remote copy transmission time-out


(5 to 10* to 30 sec)

Standard Settings

changes copying mode registered as standard mode (register/


initialize)
upon shipment
number of prints: 1; paper selection: auto; density/image
quality: auto; printer: local

Initialize Copy Settings

returns copy specifications to factory settings


(auto sort: on/ face-down delivery: on; preference key setting:
none)

Common Settings
(not displayed if fax board is
absent)

Erase Failed TX
automatically clears files with transmission error from
memory (yes*/no)
JPEG Compression Ratic
(sets compression rate for transmission of e-mail file or
I-fax file in JPEG)
(high/average*/low)
Photo Mode
(add print photo/film photo mode to read-in setting
screen: on/off*)
Edit Standard Send Settings
sets read-in mode and file type
Store Send Function One-touch Buttons
sets register/change/delete for one-touch button
24 items max.
TX Terminal ID
sets source record
(inside image/outside image*/do not add)
Retry Times
sets number of re-tries for auto transmission in
response (receiver busy): 0 to 3* to 5
*Factory settings.

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Gamma Value For Color Send Jobs


sets gamma value to suit receiver so that printing may
be at proper density
(1.0, 1.4, 1.8, 2.2*)
# of Received Copies
sets number of prints for printing received file
(1* to 999)
Two-sided Print
sets double-sided printing of received file (yes/no*)
Select Cassette
sets printing if received file image does not match size
of paper
switch A: divide received image to fit existing paper
switch B: use same configuration paper (A/B) and
create margin
switch C: reduce to different configuration (A/B)
switch D: use larger paper
(each switch: on*/off)
Receive Reduction
prints by automatically reducing image to fit existing
paper
(yes*/no)
reduction mode: auto ratio*/fixed
reduction rate: 97%, 95%, 90%*, 75%
reduction direction: vertical horizontal, vertical*
Memory RX
yes*/no
Received Page Footer
on/off*
initializes common settings
yes/no
Fax Settings
(displayed only when fax
board is installed)

ECM transmission
yes*/no
pause interval setting
(1 to 2* to 15 sec)
auto re-dial
yes*/no
number of tries:1 to 2* to 99 sec
redial interval: 2* to 99 min
redialing at transmission error:
1st page and error page, all pages, error page, none
ECM reception
yes*/no
registers user abbreviation
katakana: character string (24 characters)
registers user tel No.
character string
selects line type
100 V: push/dial 10 pps/dil 20 pps*
120 V, 230 V: push (tone)*/dial (pulse) 10 pps
internal/external line switch (230 V only)
external*/internal
*Factory settings.

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internal settings (230 V only)


EARTH/PREFIX*/HOOKING
If PREFIX is selected, enter Prefix Code using 20
characters max.
source record tel. No. marking
(FAX*/TEL)
source record date/time type
initial settings
120V: MM/DD/YYYY
230V: DDMM/YYYY
100V: YYYYMM/DD

Mail Box
Settings

User Box Settings

registers box name/ID No., sets file storage interval, initializes


settings
box selection: 0 to 99
box name registration: 24 characters
ID No.: 7 characters
file storage interval: 0 = none, 1, 2*, 3, 6, 12 hr; 1, 2, 3 days
initializes box attributes: initialize

Address Book
Settings

Store/Edit Address Book

personal
name
24 characters (12 characters)
superscript for address (100 V only)
24 characters
address as member
fax, e-mail, I-fax, database, file, box selection
(existing in address book)
default transmission class
check button enabling registered class for member
group
name
24 characters (12 characters)
superscript of address (100 V only)
24 characters
address as member
individuals, fax, e-mail, I-fax, database, file, box
printer selection (existing in address book)
fax
address
24 characters (12 characters)
superscript (100 V only)
24 characters
dial no.
120 characters
sub address
20 characters (0 to 9, *, #, SPC)
password
20 characters (0 to 9, *, #, SPC)
transmission start speed
4.8 kbps, 9.6 kbps, 14.4 kbps, 33.6 kbps*
communication mode
PSTN domestic line*, PSTN international line 1,
PSTN international line 2, PSTN international
line 3
ECM transmission
yes*/no
OCR transmission
yes/no*
*Factory settings.

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e-mail
address
24 characters (12 characters)
superscript for address (100 V only)
24 characters
e-mail address
128 characters
I-fax
address
24 characters (12 characters)
superscript for address (100 V only)
24 characters
I-fax address
128 characters
default sentence 1
40 characters
default sentence 2
16 characters
database
address
24 characters (12 characters)
superscript for address
24 characters
host name
128 characters
folder ID
value: 0 to 4294967295
FU name
24 characters
file
address name
24 characters (12 characters)
superscript for address (100 V only)
24 characters
host name
128 characters
path to folder
128 characters
user name
24 characters (15 characters for SMB only)
password
24 characters (14 characters for SMB only)
Store Address Book Name

maximum address list: 10


name: 16 characters
*Factory settings.

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V . Routine Maintenance by the User


Advise the user to clean the following at least one a week.

No.
1
2
3

Part

Description

Copyboard glass
ADF feed belt
Static eliminator

Wipe with a moist cloth; then, dry-wipe.


Wipe using solution of mild detergent; then, dry-wipe.
Clean with the cleaning brush (attachment stored behind the upper cover).

Table 1-501 Part to Clean

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VI . Safety
A.

Safety of Laser Light

Laser light can be harmful to the human body. To prevent possible accidents, the machines
laser system is sealed inside a protective housing and external covers so that its light will not leak
outside the machine as long as the machine is used under its normal operating conditions.

B.

Points to Note

The laser light used by the laser/scanner is invisible to the eye. Its beam can damage the eye
upon contact, and the laser/scanner must not be disassembled.
The machines laser/scanner is designed so that it cannot be adjusted in the field.
The following label is attached to the cover of the laser/scanner. Take note of the descriptions.

DANGER- Invisible laser radiation when open.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION- INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.


AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'O UVERTURE.

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.


VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG.WENN ABDECKUNG GEFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ATTENZIONE - RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.
EVITARE L'ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.
PRECAUCION - RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE.
EVITAR EXPONERSE-AL RAYO.
VARO!
- AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N KYM TTM LLE
LASERS TEIL YLLE. L KATSO S TEESEEN.

VARNING! - OSYNLIG LASERSTR LNIN G NAR DENNA DEL R PPNAD.


BETRAKTA EJ STR LEN.

ADVARSEL! - USYNLIG LASER STR LING,N R DENNE ER BEN.


UNDG BESTR LING.

ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTR LIN G N R DEKSEL PNES .


UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STR LEN.

Figure 1-601 Caution Label

C.

Safety of Toner

The toner used by the machine is composed of plastic, iron, and small amounts of dye, and it is
non-toxic.
If your skin or clothes come into contact with toner, however, remove as much as possible with
dry paper, and wash the rest with cold water. Do not use hot water, as it will cause the toner to
become jelly-like and fuse permanently with the fibers of cloches.
Further, take care to keep toner from coming into contact with vinyl material, which can react
against the ingredients of toner.
Caution:
Do not throw toner into fire. Such can lead to explosion.

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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

I . Selecting the Site


The site of installation must meet the following requirements; if possible, pay a visit to the
users before the delivery of the machine.
1) There must be a power outlet that provides the rated voltage (10%) and that may be used
exclusively by the machine.
Note that sharing a power outlet with an electric appliance that repeatedly turns on and off
(e.g., refrigerator) will affect the image quality because of fluctuations in voltage.
2) The temperature and humidity of the site must be as indicated in Figure 2-101. In particular,
avoid areas near water faucets, water boilers, humidifiers, and refrigerators.

Humidity (%RH)

80

60

40

20
10

0
(32)

10 12.5 15
20
(50)
(59) (68)
Temperature

27.5 30
(81.5)(86)

C
(F)

Figure 2-101 Site Environment


3) The site must not be near a source of fire or an area subject to ammonium gas, dust, or direct
sunshine. As necessary, provide curtains to avoid direct rays of the sun.
4) The site must be in a well-ventilated room.

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Note:
The level of ozone generated by the copier will not affect the health of the individuals around
it. Some, however, may find the odor unpleasant. Be sure that the room will remain properly
ventilated to maintain a good working environment.
5) The site must ensure that the copier will remain level, with its feet in contact with the floor.
6) There must be adequate space for maintenance work.

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

II . Unpacking and Installation


A.

Unpacking
Unpack the rack unit; then, check to make sure that none of the following is missing:
[1]
[2]

[3]
[8]

[7]
[4]

[9]
[5]
[6]

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]

Reader mounting unit ........................ 1 pc.


Extention frame ................................. 1 pc.
Right frame ........................................ 1 pc.
Rear cover .......................................... 1 pc.
Bottom cover ..................................... 1 pc.
Printer mount unit .............................. 1 pc.
Left frame .......................................... 1 pc.
Screws............................................. 32 pcs.
Pins ................................................... 2 pcs.
Face label ........................................... 1 pc.
Figure 2-201

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B.
Step
1

Assembling the Rack


Work

Check/remarks

Mount the extention frame with 6 screws.

Screws

Extention
frame

Attach the face label to the extension frame.

Face label

Turn the adjuster on the bottom frame counterclockwise, and slide out the adjuster by about
30 mm.

adjuster

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Step
4

Work

Check/remarks

Mount the right frame and left frame to the


bottom frame with two screws each.

Screws
Screws

Left frame

Screws Bottom frame

Right frame

Screws

Caution:
When mounting the left/right frame to the
bottom frame, be sure that the side of the
base frame farther from the stays is toward the front.

Stays

Front
a
b
Rear

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Step
5

Work

Check/remarks

Mount the reader mount unit with 14 screws.


Screws

Reader mount unit


Screws

Screws

Attach the cable clamps to the left frame.

Cable clamps

Mount the rear cover with 6 screws.


Screws

Rear cover

Screws

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C.

Unpacking

Unpack the reader unit and printer unit; then, check to make sure that none of the following is
missing:
1.

Reader Unit
Reader main ............................................... 1 unit
Power cord ...................................................1 pc.
Original delivery tray ...................................1 pc.
Screw (M4x30) ............................................2 pc.
Stamp ...........................................................1 pc.
Printer Unit
Printer main ................................................ 1 unit
Control panel ................................................1 pc.
Control panel cable ......................................1 pc.
R-P communication cable ............................1 pc.
Connecting screw .........................................1 pc.
Power cable ..................................................1 pc.
Rack
Washer .........................................................4 pc.
Cable cover ..................................................1 pc.
Cable cover support plate.............................1 pc.
Control panel lower cover ............................1 pc.
Printer stacking assembly ............................1 pc.
Connecting pin .............................................2 pc.
Connecting upper unit ..................................1 pc.
Support plate ................................................2 pc.
Screw (M4x8) ............................................27 pc.
Printer fixing screw ......................................1 pc.

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D.
Step

Removing the Fixing Members from the Printer Unit


Work

Check/remarks

Open the left cover, and remove the releasing spacers of the fixing unit.

Peel off the tape, and remove the fixing


member of the delivery assembly by shifting
it toward the rear.

Releasing spacers

Tape

Fixing member

Open the right upper cover; then, peel off


the tape and remove the fixing members
from inside.

Fixing member

Tape

Fixing
member Tape

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E.

Mounting the Reader Unit and the Printer Unit to the Rack

Step
1

Work

Check/remarks

Move the rack to the site of installation.


Then, shift down the four adjusters of the
rack.

Adjusters

Remove both cassettes from the printer.


When doing so, slide out the cassette, and
take it out while shifting up the blue lever
with your fingers.

Cassette

Lever

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Step
3

Work

Check/remarks

Lift the unit supporting it with your hands as


shown. (Work in a group of four. Then,
place it on the printer stacking assembly of
the rack.)
At this time, work while making sure that
the two pins (front, rear) of the printer
stacking assembly fit into the printer unit
(by looking from the right bottom, where the
cassettes have been removed).

Caution:
The printer unit weighs about 70 kg.
Be sure to work in a group of four and
with care. Further, the printer unit is
heavier on its rear. Take care to maintain good balance.

Pin (front)

Printer unit

Turn the printer unit fixing screw clockwise


to secure the printer unit and the printer
stacking assembly together in place.

Printer unit
Printer unit fixing screw

Printer stacking
assembly

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Step
5

Work

Check/remarks

Set the cassette removed in step 2). When doing


so, be sure that the arrow on the cassette and
the arrow on the body match.

cassette

Match the height of the bearing of the printer


stacking assembly and the rail of the rack main
by turning the adjuster found at the front.

Rail

Bearing

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Step
7

Work

Check/remarks

Push in the printer unit into the rack; then, push in


the pins (2 pc.; left, right).

Printer unit

Pins

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F.

Installing the Reader Unit

Step

Work

Check/remarks

Caution:
The reader unit weighs about 50 kg.
Be sure to work in a group of two and
with care.

Holding position

Place the reader unit on the stacking assembly. At this time, be sure to fit the rubber
feet (left, right) of the reader unit into the
holes in the reader stacking assembly.

Caution:
When placing the reader unit on the
stacking assembly, take care not to
trap the cable.
When holding the reader unit, be
sure to support it with your hands as
shown. Do not hold it on its front.

Caution:
There are two holes used to position
the rubber foot at the rear of the reader
unit mount. However, be sure to use
the hole on the right when installing
the reader unit.

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Step

Work

Check/remarks

Turn the positioning pin (right, left) found at


the bottom of the reader unit mount clockwise (viewing from below) to secure the
reader unit and the mount in place.

Remove the packing tape from the reader


unit; then, remove the protective sheet from
the copyboard glass.

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Step
4

Work

Check/remarks

Remove the two scanner fixing screws


(orange) from the left of the reader unit (by
turning them counterclockwise); then, slide
the scanner fixing plate to the front to
detach.

Tags

Fixing screws
Scanner fixing plate

Remove the two screws from the reader


right. cover.

Screws

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Step
6

Work

Check/remarks

Mount the ADF delivery tray using the two


screws (M4x30) that come with the reader unit
where you removed screws in step 3).

Delivery tray

Screws

2-16

Connect the ADF interface cable to the reader


unit.

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G.

Installing the Control Panel

Step
1
2

Work
Slide out the printer unit to the front.
Insert the control panel connecting upper
unit from the front of the rack; then, secure
it temporarily in place with three screws.

Check/remarks

Control panel conecting


upper unit

Screws
Control Panel
conecting upper
unit

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Step
3

Work

Check/remarks

Mount the control panel connecting plate


(lower) with two screws.

Screws

Control panel conecting


plate (lower)

4
5

2-18

Push in the printer unit and insert the both


side pins.
Slide the control panel linking upper unit to
the front until it butts against the control
panel linking plate (lower); then, fully
tighten the screws tightened halfway in step
2).

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Step
6

Work

Check/remarks

Mount the control panel linking plate


(lower) to the control panel linking upper
unit with four screws and four washers.
Screw

Washers

Washers
Screw

Insert the Control panel unit in the Control


panel conecting upper unit.

Position the control panel face up, and


secure it in place with four screws.

Control panel unit

Control panel
Screws

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Step
9

Check/remarks

Work
Mount the control panel lower cover with two
screws

Control panel
lower cover

Screws

10

Mount the two support fittings with one screw


each.

Screws

Support
fittings

11

Mount the cover support plate with two screws.


Cover support plate

Screws

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Step
12

Work
Mount the control panel cable to the cable
cover.

Check/remarks
Cable cover

Control panel
cable

13

While butting the cable cover against the rack


front, secure it in place with three screws.

Screws

Cable cover

Screws

14

Connect the control panel cable to the connector found on the back of the control panel.

Connector

control panel cable

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Step
15

Work

Check/remarks

Mount the face plate with four screws.


Screw

Screw

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

H.

Connecting the Cables

Step
1

Work

Check/remarks

Connect the printer-reader communication cable to the connector found on the


back of the reader unit.

Connector
printer-reader
communication cable

Connect the control panel cable and the


printer reader communication cable to
the connectors found on the left of the
printer unit.

Control panel cable


Connector

Printer reader
communication
cable

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Step
3

Work

Check/remarks

Connect the two power cables to the reader


unit and the printer unit.
Reader unit

Power cable

Printer unit

Power cable

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

I.

Making Settings and Checking Images/Operations

Step
1

Work

Check/remarks

Take out the cartridge from its protective


bag, and shake it gently five to six times as
shown to even out the toner inside it and
remove the sealing tape.

Sealing tape

Open the top cover of the printer unit, and


set the cartridge in place.

3
4

Close the top cover of the printer unit.


Slide out the cassette 1 fully.

Remove the following from inside the


pickup cassette: stopper, protective sheet,
and the plastic bag containing a paper size
card and labels.

Cartridge

Protective sheet

Stopper
[2]
Plastic bag containing
paper size card and labels

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Step
6

Work

Check/remarks

Set the paper guide to suit the size of paper suited to


the needs of the user.
The pickup cassette is equipped with a paper guide on
its left edge and at the front/rear of its right side.
Lift the front of the paper guide found on the left edge
to remove, and relocate it to suit the size of paper
used.

[1]

[2]

Turn the locking lever of the paper guide on the right


to release it [1]; then, slide the paper guide to suit the
size of paper used [2]. Thereafter, turn the locking
lever to lock the paper guide in position.

[2]

To unlock

[1]
To lock
Locking lever

2-26

Place paper against the paper guides on the left and at


the rear.

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Step
8

Work

Check/remarks

Holding down on the right side of the stack of paper,


check to make sure that the stack is not above the limit
index on the paper guide.

Stack limit index

Attach the label indicating the appropriate size to the


paper size card; then, insert it into the card slot found on
the front left of the pickup cassette.

10

Slide in the cassette 1 fully to the rear; then, perform the


same on the cassette 2.

11
12

Check to make sure that the Add Paper message


on the LCD has gone out.
Press a key other than the Start key on the control
panel, and check to make sure that the operations
are normal.

Execute auto gradation correction in user mode.


Place the Test Chart on the copyboard, and check the
images using all sources of paper:

Be sure there is no abnormal sound.


Be sure all copying operations and images are
normal at each default ratio.
Be sure that as many copies as specified are
made normally.

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J.
Step
1
2

Connecting to the Network


Work

Check/remarks

Turn off the power.


Connect the network cable to the machine.
Network cable

3
4
5

2-28

For information on setting the iR3250 to a network,


refer to the accompaying documentation.
If the users network is set up in a TCP/IP, go to step
5; if in a NetWare or AppleTalk, go to step 9.
Inform the system administrator that the connection to
the network will be checked, and find out the IP
address for the P ING command.
In service mode, select Copier>Test>NETWORK>PING, and enter the IP address obtained in
step 5 using the keypad on the control panel; then,
press the OK key and START key.
If the connection to the network has been made
successfully, OK will be indicated; go to step 9. If
NG is indicated, on the other hand, check the connection of the network cable; if the connection is
correct, go to step 7. If a fault is found in the connection, correct the fault, and try step 6 once again.

In service mode, select Copier>Test> NETWORK>PING, and enter the loop-back address *
(127.0.0.1); then, press the OK key and START
key.
If NG is indicated, the machines TCP/IP settings
have a fault; go back to step 3, and check the settings.
If OK is indicated, on the other hand, the machines
TCP/IP settings are likely to be free of problems; go
to step 8.
*For a loop-back address, the signal will be returned
before reaching the network PCB, thus enabling a
check on the TCP/IP settings of the machine that
sends the address.

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Step
8

9
10
11

Work

Check/remarks

In service mode, selectCopier>Test> NETWORK>PING, and enter the machines IP


address; then, press the OK key and
START key.
If NG is indicated, a fault in the connection
of the network interface PCB or on the network interface PCB may be suspected; check
the connection of the network interface PCB
or replace it.
If OK is indicated, the machines network
settings and the network interface PCB are
likely to be free of a problem, suggesting a
problem in the network environment. If such
is the case, report to the system administrator
for action.
Check to see that the external covers are free
of scratches and deformations.
Clean up the area around the machine.
Fill out the Service Sheet.

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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

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CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

I . Periodically Replaced Parts


The machine does not have parts requiring periodical replacement.

II . Consumables and Durables


Some parts of the machine may require replacement once or more over the period of product
warranty because of wear or damage. Replace them as needed by referring to the following table.

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A.
No.

ADF
Part name

A-1 Feed belt (pickup assembly)


A-2 Separation roller
A-3 Feed belt

B.
No.

No.

Part name

FB3-5702
FF5-5207
FC1-7815

4
1
1

Part number

Q'ty

FH7-3336
FH6-1463

1
2

Part number

Q'ty

RB1-9526
RF5-2703
RG5-4318
RG5-4319
RF5-1834

1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1

Estimated life
(copies)

Remarks

250,000
250,000
250,000 If dirt cannot be removed.

Estimated life
(copies)

Remarks

500 hr
30,000 hr

Printer Unit
Part name

P-1
P-2
P-3

Manual feed pickup roller


Manual feed separation pad
Fixing assembly

P-4
P-5
P-6
P-7
P-8
P-9
P-10
P-11
P-12
P-13

Feed roller
Separation roller
Transfer roller
Scanner cooling fan
Power supply cooling fan
Controller cooling fan
Delivery fan
Manual feed tray cooling fan
Controller cooling fan
LCD unit

3-2

Q'ty

Reader Unit

R-1 Scanning lamp


R-2 Cooling fan

C.

Part number

RF9-1394
RH7-1266
RH7-1396
RH7-1289
RH7-1271
RH7-1397
FH6-1544
FG6-4486

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Estimated life
(copies)

200,000
200,000
350,000
350,000
350,000
350,000
350,000
25,000 hr
25,000 hr
25,000 hr
25,000 hr
25,000 hr
50,000 hr
10,000 hr

Remarks
Replace at the same time.
100/120V model
230V model
Replace at the same time.

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[A-1] [A-2]

[A-3]

Figure 3-201 Arrangement of Consumables 1

[P-3]

[P-6]

[P-2] [P-1]

[P-5] [P-4]

Figure 3-202 Arrangement of Consumables 2

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[R-2]
[P-13]
[R-1]
[R-2]

[P-12]

[P-10]
[P-7]

[P-11]

[P-9]
[P-8]

Figure 3-203 Arrangement of Consumables 3

D.

Duplexing Unit (accessory)


The duplexing unit does not use consumables.

E.

Envelope Feeder (accessory)


The envelope feeder does not use consumables.

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F.

Replacing the
Consumables

1.

ADF
For details, see the DADF-C1 Service
Manual.

2. Reader Unit
a. Scanning Lamp
1) Remove the right glass retaining cover.
2) Remove the copyboard glass.
3) Remove the screw [1], and detach the
magnet catcher [2] and the scanning lamp
cover [3].

[1]

[2]

[3]

Figure 3-204

[5]

4) Remove the two screws [4], and detach


the scanner inside cover [5].

[4]

Figure 3-205

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5) Move the No. 1 mirror mount to where the


scanning lamp cover was removed.
6) Remove the two screws [6], and detach
the anti-reflection plate [7].

[7]

[6]

Figure 3-206
Caution:
When mounting the anti-reflection plate,
be sure to fit the anti-reflection plate into
the cut-off (front, rear) of the No. 1 mirror base. In addition, be sure that the
connector is fully fitted to the anti-reflection plate.

Cut-off (front)
Cut-off (rear)

Figure 3-207

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7) Disconnect the connector [6], and remove


the two screws [7]; then, detach the scanning lamp [9] from the electrode plate
(front) [8].

[9]
[6]

[7]

[8]

Figure 3-208
8) Remove the scanning lamp [10] (w/ scanning lamp heater) to the front.
9) Remove the scanning lamp heater and the
heater rings (front, rear) from the scanning lamp.

[10]

Figure 3-209
b.1 Power Supply Cooling Fan
1) Remove the rear upper cover, left upper
cover, and rear cover in the order given.
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the two screws [2]; then, detach the fan
[3].

[2]

[4]

[1]

[2]

Figure 3-210

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b.2 Scanner Motor Cooling Fan


1) Remove the front cover.
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the two screws; then, detach the fan [3].

[3]

[2]

[1]

Figure 3-211
3. Printer Unit
a. Manual Feed Pickup Roller
1) Open the manual feed tray.
2) Remove the cover [1].

[1]

Figure 3-212

3) While pressing on the holding plate [2],


pickup the tab on the manual pickup roller
[3] and pull out the manual feed pickup
roller.

[3]

[2]

Figure 3-213

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b. Manual Feed Separation Pad


1) Remove the manual feed pickup roller.
2) Using a flat-blade screwdriver [1], detach
the manual feed separation pad [2].

[2]

[1]

Figure 3-214
c. Fixing Assembly
1) Open the left cover.
2) If a duplexing unit is installed, push down
the knob [1] and pull out the duplexing
unit [2].
[2]

[1]

Figure 3-215
3) Push down the knobs on both ends of the
fixing assembly unit, and pull out the fixing assembly.

[2]

[1]

Figure 3-216
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4) Holding the fixing assembly unit with


both your hands, take out the fixing assembly carefully.

Figure 3-217
5) Remove the packing material from the
new fixing assembly, and pull out the two
spacers.

Figure 3-218
6) Slide the new fixing assembly into the
machine along the rails.

Figure 3-219
7) Push the fixing assembly fully inside the
machine.

Figure 3-220

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8) Check to make sure that the fixing assembly [1] is securely in place, turn the knob
[2] to fix it in place.

[1]

[2]

Figure 3-221
d. Feed Roller and Separation Roller
1) Remove the upper cassette and the lower
cassette by releasing the stopper.

Figure 3-222
2) Take note of the position of the feed roller
and the separation roller of each cassette
holder.

[1]
[2]

B
[1]
[2]

[1] Feed roller


[2] Separation roller
Figure 3-223
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3) Turn the roller until the tab is where it


may be operated easily.

Figure 3-224

4) Pick the tab, and pull out the roller.

Figure 3-225
5) Pull put the other rollers by repeating
steps 3) and 4).

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7) Mount the new rollers. Thereafter, check


to make sure that each one is securely in
place.

Figure 3-226

Figure 3-227

e. Transfer Roller
1) Open the supper cover, and take out the
toner cartridge.
2) Lift the gear assembly of the transfer
charging roller as shown.

Figure 3-228

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3) Remove the transfer roller together with


the paper guide as shown.

Figure 3-229

4) Remove the transfer charging roller [1]


from the paper guide [2].

[1]

[2]

Figure 3-230

5) Mount the new transfer charging roller to


the paper guide.
6) Insert the shaft of the new transfer charging roller into the machines bushing;
then, push in the shaft of the gear assembly.

Figure 3-231

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Caution:
1. If you have replaced the scanning lamp, perform the following; for details, see p. 4-6:
Clean the No. 1/2/3 mirror, reflecting shade, and standard white plate.
Clean and lubricate the scanner rail.
Adjust the intensity of the scanning lamp (Function>MISC-R>LAMP-ADJ in service
mode).
Adjust the CCD (Function>CCD>CCD-ADJ in service mode).
2. Check Display>MISC>FL-LIFE in service mode.

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III . Servicing Chart


The machine does not have part that require periodical servicing. So that its parts may last
longer, however, observe the following during visits to the users for replacement of consumables
or the like:
No.

Work

Checks

Report to the person in charge.

Check the general condition.

Record the counter reading.

Check faulty copies.

Make test copies in Direct,


Reduce, and Enlarge modes.

a. Image density
b. White background (for
soiling)
c. Characters (for clarity)
d. Leading edge margin
e. Left/right margin
f. Trailing edge margin
g. Fixing, registration (for
displacement), back (for
soiling)
h. Abnormal sound

Clean any soiled areas. (See the


next page for items.)

Make test copies.

Press the leakage breaker test


switch of the reader unit and the
printer unit to make sure each
operates normally.
Thereafter, turn off the power
switch, and shift the lever to ON;
then, turn on the power switch.
Caution:
Check to make sure that
grounding is made correctly.
Otherwise, leakage may not
trip the breakers.

Execute auto gradation correction


in user mode.

Make sample copies.

Put the sample copies in order,


and clean up the area around the
machine.

10

Record the counter reading.

11

Fill out the Service Sheet, and


report to the person in charge.

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Remarks

While the power switch is on


and the lever of the leakage
breaker is at ON, press the
test switch. If normal, the
lever will shift to OFF to
turn off the power; otherwise, replace the leakage
breaker, and make a check
once again.

Enter the result of checking


the leakage breakers.

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A.
1.

Items to Clean
ADF

: Clean

: Replace

: Lubricate

Maintenance interval
every 100,000 every 200,000

Ref.

Name

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Feed/reversing roller
Registration roller
Registration paper sensor (S3)
Separation belt
Feed roller
Original tray paper sensor (S1)
Pickup roller
Feed belt
Delivery roller
Copyboard glass retainer (right)
Pre-separation guide
Vertical size plate

[1] [2] [3]

: Adjust

: Inspect

Remarks

On the reader side.


Or, 6 mon, whichever is earlier.
On the reader side.

[4] [5] [6] [7]

[12]

[8]

[11]

[9]

[10]

Figure 3-301

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2.

Reader Unit and Printer Unit


Unit

Part

Remarks

Externals and Controls

No. 1 through No. 3 mirrors

Use a blower brush.*

Reflecting shade (scanning


lamp)

Pickup/feeding

Scanner rail

Clean with alcohol; then, apply silicone oil


(FY9-6011).

Lens CCD

Use a blower brush.*

Standard white plate

Use lint-free paper or alcohol.

Multifeeder roller

Use lint-free paper or alcohol.

Cassette pickup roller


Feed roller
Separation roller
Separation pad

Use lint-free paper.

Registration roller assembly

Use lint-free paper; if dirt is excessive, use


alcohol.
Do not remove the spring during cleaning; a
displaced spring will cause skew movement
or jams.
If the spring is found to be displaced, correct
it.

Paper guide

Use lint-free paper.

Fixing assembly

Fixing assembly inlet guide

Use lint-free paper.

Transfer

Static eliminator

Use the special brush (attachment).

*Take care not to touch the mirrors and lenses, and keep the CCD free of dust.

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3.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge


Caution:
Never throw the toner cartridge into fire.
The toner will catch fire, causing burns
or fires.
Be sure to use a toner cartrdige specially
designed for the machine.

1) Open the upper cover.

Figure 3-302

2) Hold the toner cartridge by its grips with


both your hands. Then, lift it to remove.

Figure 3-303

3) Take the new toner cartridge out of its


protective bag.
Keep the bag. You will need it when removing the toner cartridge.

Figure 3-304

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4) Pull up the tape [1] slowly to remove it


together with the protective sheet [2].

[2]
[1]

Figure 3-305
5) Rotate the toner cartridge as shown
slowly five to six times as shown to even
out the toner inside it.

Figure 3-306
6) Place the toner cartridge on a firm, level
place.
7) While holding the toner cartridge with
one hand, shift the orange tab and pull it
slowly so that the sealing tape (about
71cm in length) is completely out of the
cartridge.

Figure 3-307

Figure 3-308

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8) Fit the toner cartridge in such a way that it


will slide in at the indicated angle; slide it
fully into the machine slowly.

Figure 3-309
9) Push in the toner cartridge in the direction
of the arrow.

Figure 3-310

10) Close the upper cover.

Figure 3-311

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I . Standards and Adjustments


A.

Mechanical System

1.

Non-Image Width
The non-image width on copies made in Direct must be as follows:
Leading edge: 2.5 2.5 mm
Left/right:
2.5 2.5 mm
Trailing edge: Not specified.

2.

Image Margin
The image margin on copies made in Direct
must be as follows:
Leading edge: 3.0 2.0 mm
Left/right:
3.5 2.0 mm
Trailing edge: 3.0 2.0 mm

5.0 2.0mm
5.0 2.0mm

0 2 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

0 2 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

Figure 4-101 Leading Edge Non-Image


Width

Figure 4-103 Leading Edge Image


Margin

5.0 2.0mm

5.0 2.0mm

4
5
6

4
5
6

10

10

Figure 4-102 Left/Right Non-Image


Width

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3.

Checking and Adjusting the Non-Image Width and Margin


Observe the following sequence when making checks and adjustments:

Adjusting the left/right image margin (COPIER>ADJUST>BLANK>BLANK-L,R)


Adjusting the leading edge/trailing edge non-image width (COPIER>ADJUST>BLANK>
BLANK-T,B)
Adjusting the image read start position (COPIER>ADJUST>ADJ-XY>ADJ-X,Y)
Checking the image margin

For details of the above, see VII.D Adjustment Mode (ADJUST) in Chapter 12.
Reference:
The machine does not require the adjustment of registration as part of the adjustment of the
leading edge margin.

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4.

Correcting the Displacement of Images in Main Scanning Direction (each


cassette; adjusting the margin)
If the image in main scanning direction is displaced or the margin shows a discrepancy when
the upper cassette or the lower cassette is used as the source of paper, adjust the margin as follows:
Reference:
The multifeeder or the duplex unit (accessory) do not require adjustment of the margin.
1) Remove each cassette from the machine, and adjust the roll in the cassette with a screwdriver
to eliminate displacement of images.

w [3] [4]
[1] [2]

[1]
[2]

0.5mm

[3]
[4]

Figure 4-105

Feed direction
Feed direction
Displacement
toward top of
image

Displacement
toward bottom
of image

Match the
displacement

Figure 4-106

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5.

Routing the Scanner Drive Cable


For instructions used to route the scanner drive cable, see Reader service manual VII.B.4
Routing the Scanner Drive Cable in Chapter 2.

[6]

[2]

[1]

[3]
[7]

Fix in place
temporarily

Wind 7 times

Put the steel ball


into the hole
[5]
Be sure to avoid a gap between runs

[4]

Figure 4-107
Caution:
1. Check the scanner drive cable for twisting, and check to make sure that it has not ridden
over the pulley.
2. Move the No. 1 mirror base and the No. 2 mirror base by hand to make sure that they
move smoothly. At this time, avoid touching the reflecting plate.
3. Take care not to damage the cable by the edge of the metal plate.

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B.

Electrical System

1.
1)

2)

When Replacing the Reader Controller PCB


Remove the reader unit front cover.
If service mode is available,
Copy the values of the items (11 in all) indicated on the reader unit service label (remove the
reader unit front lower cover) and also in service mode to the reader unit service label; then,
go to step 3).
If service mode is not available,
Go to step 3).
3) Remove the reader controller PCB. (See Reader service manual IV.B.1 Removing the
Reader Controller PCB in Chapter 3.)
4) Assemble the machine. (Keep the cover removed in step 1) as it is.)
5) Connect the reader unit power plug to the power outlet, and turn on the rear power switch,
printer unit power switch, and control panel power soft switch in the order indicated.
6) Clear the RAM on the reader controller PCB in service mode: Function>CLEAR>R-CON.
7) In service mode (COPIER>Adjust>DJ-XY, CCD), enter the values copied to the reader unit
service label in step 1). Be sure to press the OK key after entering the values.
If service mode was not available in step 2), enter the values initially indicated on the service
label.
8) Make the following selections in service mode: COPIER> Function>MISC-R>USE-LAMP.
9) Turn the VR (VR1601) designed for the adjustment of the scanning lamp and found on the
reader controller PCB to the left and the right; stop it when a beep is heard, and press the OK
key on the control panel screen. (See the instructions given for removing and mounting the
scanning lamp and for replacing the light intensity detection PCB.)
10) Make the following selections in service mode: COPIER>Function>CCD-CCD-ADJ.
11) When CCD-ADJ is highlighted (reverse video), press the OK key on the control panel
screen to start CCD auto adjustment.
12) See that END is indicated on the screen when CCD auto adjustment ends. (The indication at
the top of the Service Mode screen changes from READY to SERVICE and then to
READY.)
13) Mount the front lower cover (w/ service label) removed in step 1).
14) When all operations end, turn off and then on the printer unit power switch, and turn on the
control panel power switch.
15) Execute auto gradation correction in user mode.
16) End.

2.

Upgrading the Reader Unit


The reader unit is upgraded by replacing the ROM DIMM on the reader controller PCB.

A. Replacing the ROM DIMM on the Reader Controller PCB


a-1 Removing the ROM DIMM
See the instructions on how to remove the ROM DIMM (on the reader controller PCB).
a-2 Mounting the ROM DIMM
1) Mount the ROM DIMM by referring to the instructions on how to mount the ROM DIMM
(on the reader controller PCB).
2) Assemble the machine.
3) Go to step 9) of 1. Replacing the Reader Controller PCB in the previous section.
3.

Upgrading the Controller Unit


Upgrade the controller unit by means of downloading. For instructions, see VI. Upgrading the
Controller System.
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4.

When Replacing the DC Controller PCB


No item needs to be executed.

5. When Replacing the CCD Unit


1) Copy the values (AL-RG, AL-GB) indicated on the new CCD unit to the service label attached to the reader unit front lower cover.
2) Turn off the machine, and mount the new CCD unit.
3) Turn on the machine.
4) Enter the new values in service mode: Adjust>CCD>AL-RGAL-GB.
5) Execute CCD auto adjustment in service mode: Function>CCD>CCD-ADJ.
6) Attach the reader unit front lower cover.
7) Execute auto gradation correction in user mode.
8) End.
6. When Replacing the Scanning Lamp
1) Replace the scanning lamp with a new one according to the instructions in the following, and
assemble the machine: Reader service manual VII.C.1 Removing the Scanning Lamp/Scanning Lamp Heater in Chapter 3.
2) Turn on the rear power switch/control panel power soft switch.
3) Remove the two screw face plates and the two screws, and detach the reader unit front lower
cover.
4) Turn on the control panel power soft switch.
5) Make the following selections in service mode: COPIER>Function>MISC-R>LAMP-ADJ.
Then, press the OK key. Check that the indication on the Service Mode screen changes to
SERVICE, and wait five min (until the scanning lamp warms up).
6) When the scanning lamp has turned on, turn the VR designed for adjusting the scanning lamp
shown in the following figure to the left and the right until a beep is heard.

COPY
LOAD

Scanning lamp
adjusting VR

Figure 4-108
7) Press the OK key on the control panel screen. (The indication on the Service Mode screen
changes to READY.)
8) Make the following selections in service mode: COPIER>Functions>CCD>CCD-ADJ.
9) When CCD-ADJ is highlighted (reverse video), press the OK key on the control panel
screen to start CCD auto adjustment.
10) See that the screen indicates END at the end of CCD auto adjustment. (The indication on
the top of the Service Mode screen changes from READY to SERVICE and then to
READY.)
11) Mount the front lower cover removed in step 3).
12) Execute auto gradation correction in user mode.
13) End.
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7.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

When Removing/Mounting the Scanning Lamp and Replacing the Light


Intensity Detection PCB
Mount the removed scanning lamp back to the machine. Or, replace the light intensity detection PCB according to the instructions in the following to assemble the machine: Reader
service manual VII.D.1 Removing the Light Intensity Detection PCB in Chapter 2.
Turn on the rear power switch/control panel power soft switch.
Remove the two screw face plates and the two screws, and detach the reader unit front lower
cover.
Turn on the control panel power soft switch.
Make the following selections in service mode: COPIER>Functions>MISC-R>USE-LAM,
and press the OK key. Check that the indication at the top of the Service Mode screen has
changed to SERVICE, and wait for about 5 min (until the scanning lamp warms up).
When the scanning lamp has turned on, turn the VR designed for adjusting the scanning lamp
shown in the following figure to the left and the right until a beep is heard.

COPY
LOAD

Scanning lamp
adjusting VR

Figure 4-109
7) Press the OK key on the control panel screen. (The indication at the top of the Service Mode
screen changes to READY.)
8) Make the following selections in service mode: COPIER>Function>CCD>CCD-ADJ.
9) When CCD-ADJ is highlighted (reverse video), press the OK key on the control panel
screen to start CCD auto adjustment.
10) See that END has appeared on the screen to indicate the end of CCD auto adjustment. (The
indication at the top of the Service Mode screen changes from READY to SERVICE and
then to READY.)
11) Mount the front lower cover removed in step 3).
12) Execute auto gradation correction in user mode.
13) End.

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8. When Replacing the Standard White Plate


1) Make the following selections to open the CCD screen in service mode:
COPIER>Adjust>CCD.
2) Enter the value indicated on the new standard while plate by making the following selections
in service mode: COPIER>Adjust>CCD>W-PLT-X, W-PLT-Y, W-PLT-Z. Then, press the
OK key.

XXXX YYYY ZZZZ


Value of W-PLT-Z
Value of W-PLT-Y
Value of W-PLT-X

Figure 4-110
3) Turn off the control panel power soft switch and the rear power switch, and mount the new
standard white plate to the machine.
4) Turn on the rear power switch, and turn on the control panel power soft switch.
5) Make the following selections in service mode: COPIER>Function>CCD>CCD-ADJ.
6) When CCD-ADJ is highlighted (reverse video), press the OK key on the control panel
screen to start CCD auto adjustment.
7) At the end of CCD auto adjustment, see that the screen indicates END. (The indication at
the top of the Service Mode screen changes from READY to SERVICE and then to
READY.)
8) Execute auto gradation correction in user mode.
9) End.
9.

Checking the Photointerrupters


The machine allows checks on its photointerrupters using a service tool (RY9-0104) or a conventional meter.
a. Using a Meter
1) Set the meter range to 30 VDC.
2) Connect the - probe of the meter to GND of the DC controller PCB or the reader controller
PCB.
3) Connect the + probe of the meter to the terminals (on the DC controller PCB or the DC
controller PCB) indicated on the pages that follow.
4) Make checks as instructed.
b.

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Using the Service Tool


See the instructions under C. Printer Diver Checker.

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C.

Printer Driver Checker

1.
a.

Outline
Outline
The printer driver checker is designed to operate the printer unit on its own for making checks
on the printer unit; the checker may be used for the following three functions:
a. A solid black, horizontal-line, vertical-line, or solid white image may be printed on the
printer unit. A choice may be made of the pickup slot and the delivery slot.
b. The state of each sensor used in the printer unit may be monitored, and solenoids, motors, and
other loads may be forced to operate.
c. If a fault has occurred, the error data sent to the video controller (external device) from the
printer unit may be indicated using the LEDs of the checker.

PRIN

TER

bit 1

6 b
it 1

5 b
it 1

4 b
it 13

Alligator clip (not used)

DRI

VER

bit 1

2 b
it 11
bit 1

0 b
it 9

bit 8
1

bit 7
1

bit 6
1

Connector 2 (not used)

DAT
A
bit 8

bit 7

bit 6

bit 5

bit 4

bit 3

DAT
bit 5 A SE
T

bit 4
1

0
0

bit 2

bit 1

DC2

4V

bit 3
1

bit 2
1

bit 1
1

ENT

ER

0
0

TE
PRINST
T
ON

DISP

LAY

MOD
5

OFF

RY9
-0

SET

104

E SE
6

3
UP

1
11
C
MAD ANON
E IN INC
JAP .
AN

LEC

9
10

Connector 1

Figure 4-111
Caution:
The checker may be used only for the printer unit and the duplexing unit (accessory).

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D.

Special Tools

1.

Outline
With the checker, the condition of the printer unit may be monitored and various settings may
be made combining the mode select switch and display/setup switch (Table 4-201).
DISPLAY/
SETUP

DISPLAY

Mode

SETUP (various data settings to be sent to


(indicates state of
printer)
sensor and load sent by printer)

operator call/service call

service call details/faulty print details/warning

print density selection

fan/fan fault details


3

pickup assembly composition/selected pickup

ready inhibit/sleep setting

assembly/paper in pickup assembly


4

sensor state 1

selected paper size

multifeeder manual feed tray paper size selection

6
7

upper/lower cassette paper size/sensor state 2

paper jam cause/fan fault details 2

paper feed system electrical part state/sensor state 3 paper feed system electrical part drive 1

10

motor state

test print pickup/delivery slot selection/pattern setting


paper feed system electrical parts drive 2
paper feed system electrical parts drive

11

Table 4-101
2.
a.

List of Connector Signals


Connector 1
Table 4-202 shows the pin numbers of connector 1 and their functions:
Function

Pin No.

Signal

J1-1

+24VA

J1-2

IN

Serial communications line (input)

J1-3

OUT

Serial communications line (output)

J1-4

GND

GND

+24VA

Table 4-102

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3. Control Panel
DATA LED
The settings of each sensor and load sent from the printer unit is monitored with reference to 16
LEDs.
24VDC LED
It turns on when the checker is supplied with 24 V.
MODE SELECT Switch
It is used to select various modes. (Table 4-201)
DISPLAY/SETUP Switch
It is used to switch between DISPLAY and SETUP.
It is used to indicate the state of each sensor and load sent by the printer unit with reference to
DATA LED.
SETUP
It is used to set data using the DATA SET switch.
TEST PRINT Switch
When it is turned ON, the test print pattern selected by the DATA SET switch is printed on the
printer unit.
ENTER Switch
It is used to enter the data selected by the DATA SET switch.
DATA SET Switch
It is used to set various data to be sent to the printer unit. (Table 4-201)

PRINTER DRIVER
DATA
bit 16 bit 15 bit 14 bit 13 bit 12 bit 11 bit 10

bit 9

bit 8

DC24V
bit 7

bit 6

bit 5

DATA SET
bit 8
1

bit 7
1

bit 6
1

bit 5
1

bit 4
1

bit 4

bit 3

ENTER
bit 3
1

bit 2
1

bit 1
1

bit 2

bit 1

TEST
PRINT
ON

MODE SELECT
DISPLAY

2
0

OFF

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E.

Using the Checker

1. Installation
1. Turn off the copier's power switch.
2. Connect the connector 1 [2] of the checker [1] to the connector J24 [3] of the envelope feeder
of the printer unit. (Figure 4-301)
(However, the checker and the envelope feeder cannot be used simultaneously; if the envelope feeder is connected to the connector for the envelope feeder, disconnect the envelope
feeder.)
3. Turn on the copier's power switch.
4. When the copier has entered standby state, operate the checker and make checks.
[3]

[2]

[1]

PRIN

TER

bit 16

bit 8
1

bit 7
1

bit 6
1

bit 15

bit 14

DATA

bit 5
1

DRIV

ER

bit 13

bit 12

bit 11

bit 10

bit 9

DATA
bit 8

bit 7

bit 6

bit 5

bit 4

bit 3

bit 2

bit 1

DC24V

SET

bit 4
1

bit 3
1

0
0

bit 2
1

bit 1
1

ENTE

0
0

TEST
PRINT
0
ON

DISPLA
Y

MODE
5

OFF

RY901

3
SET

04

UP

CT

7
8

11
CA
MADE NON
INC.
IN JAP
AN

SELE

9
10

Figure 4-113
Caution:
A buildup of static charges, if any in your body, can cause the copier to malfunction or go out
of order when you operate the printer driver checker. Be sure to touch a metal portion of the
copier before connecting the checker to discharge the buildup.

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2.

Checking the State of the Printer Unit


Select 'DISPLAY' using the display/setup switch, and select the item to monitor using the
mode select switch, and check the state of the printer unit. (Table 4-201)
EX 1
To check the nature of an operator call/service call,
[1] When the copier has entered standby mode, set the display/setup switch of the checker to
'DISPLAY'.
[2] Set MODE SELECT to '1'.
[3] Find out the bit whose data LED is on with reference to the mode list.
For instance, if bit 16 is on, we know that the fixing assembly has a fault from the mode list
(Table 4-301).
[3]

PRINTER DRIVER
DATA
bit 16 bit 15 bit 14 bit 13 bit 12 bit 11 bit 10

bit 9

bit 8

DC24V
bit 7

bit 6

bit 5

bit 4

bit 3

bit 2

bit 1

[1]
DATA SET
bit 8
1

bit 7
1

bit 6
1

bit 5
1

bit 4
1

ENTER
bit 3
1

bit 2
1

bit 1
1

TEST
PRINT
ON

[2]
MODE SELECT

DISPLAY

2
0

OFF

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Figure 4-114
Caution:
If MODE SELECT is selected while the display/setup switch is in 'SET UP, the mode selected before the display/setup switch is set to 'DISPLAY' will be maintained.

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MODE SELECT 1
bit
[3]

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
fault in fixing assembly
fault in beam detection
fault in laser
fault in main motor
fault in scanner motor
fault in fan motor
fault in duplexing re-pickup roller
fault in holding plate lifter
fault in duplexing horizontal registration guide
faulty print
absence of cartridge
absence of paper
door open
jam
printer ready

Table 4-103

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EX2
To check the paper size selected for the upper cassette,
[1] When the copier has entered standby state, set the DISPLAY/SETUP switch of the checker to
'DISPLAY'.
[2] Set MODE SELECT to '7'.
[3] Read the bits whose LED is on from the mode list.
A paper size is indicated using bit 11 through bit 16 for the upper cassette and using bit 5
through bit 10 (a total of 6). The same combinations are used for both upper and lower cassettes,
and bit 11 through bit 16 and bit 5 through bit 10 are used to represent A through F. Table 4-302)
For instance, if bit 12 (B) and bit 11 are on, we know that the paper size is A3 from the paper
size list (Tables 4-302, -303).

[3]

PRINTER DRIVER
DATA
bit 16 bit 15 bit 14 bit 13 bit 12 bit 11 bit 10

bit 9

bit 8

DC24V
bit 7

bit 6

bit 5

bit 4

bit 3

bit 2

bit 1

[1]
DATA SET
bit 8
1

bit 7
1

bit 6
1

bit 5
1

bit 4
1

ENTER
bit 3
1

bit 2
1

bit 1
1

TEST
PRINT
ON

[2]
MODE SELECT

DISPLAY

2
0

OFF

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Figure 4-115
List of paper sizes
F
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1

E
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1

D
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1

C
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1

B
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1

A
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1

Ledger
A3
B4
Legal
Letter
A4
B5
A5
A4-R (vertical)
Executive
Universal
Envelope
Free

Table 4-104

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MODE SELECT 7
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
F
E
D
Used to monitor the paper size selected for the upper cassette (Table 4-402).
C
B
A
F
E
D
Used to monitor the paper size selected for the lower cassette (Table 4-402).
C
B
A
Remains on when the duplexing re-pickup roller is in home position (see Note).
Remains on when the upper cassette is set in place.
Remains on when the lower cassette is set in place.
Remains on when the LED on the DC controller PCB is on.

Table 4-105
Caution:
The state of the sensor inside the duplexing unit is not monitored while test printing is being
executed.

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3.

Making Various Settings (printer unit)


Select 'SET UP' using the display/setup switch, and select the desired mode using the mode
select switch (Table 4-201). After selecting the mode of operation using the data switch, press the
enter switch to start the selected mode.
EX1
To select 3 for the multifeeder tray,
[1] When the printer has entered standby state, set the display/setup switch of the checker to
'SETUP'.
[2] Set MODE SELECT to '5'.
[3] Find out the bits corresponding to the paper size from the table (Tables 4-304, -305). In the
case of A3, set bit 4 (B) and bit 3 (A) of the data set switch to '1'.
[4] Press the enter switch to select A3 for the paper size.

PRINTER DRIVER
DATA
bit 16 bit 15 bit 14 bit 13 bit 12 bit 11 bit 10

bit 8
1

bit 7
1

bit 6
1

bit 9

bit 8

DC24V
bit 7

bit 6

bit 5

bit 4

bit 3

[3]

[4]

DATA SET

ENTER

bit 5
1

bit 4
1

bit 3
1

bit 2
1

bit 1
1

bit 2

bit 1

[1]
TEST
PRINT
ON

[2]
MODE SELECT

DISPLAY

2
0

OFF

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Figure 4-116
List of paper sizes
F
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1

E
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1

D
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1

C
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1

B
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1

A
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1

Ledger
A3
B4
Legal
Letter
A4
B5
A5
A4-R (vertical)
Executive
Universal
Envelope
Free

Table 4-106

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MODE SELECT 5
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
F
E
D
C
B
A

Used to monitor the paper size for the multifeeder (Table 4-402).

Used to monitor the print density.


Used to monitor the print density.
For print density, see Table 4-403.
Used to monitor the print density.
Used to monitor the print density.
F
E
D
Used to select paper size for the multifeeder (Table 4-402); however, for test printing only.
C
B
A

Table 4-107

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EX4
To execute test printing on the printer unit,
To cause the multifeeder tray to pick up paper, the horizontal-line test pattern to be printed on
both sides, and the output to be delivered on the face-up tray, go through the following steps:
[1] When the printer unit has entered standby state, set the display/setup switch to 'SETUP'.
[2] Set MODE SELECT to '8'.
[3] Set the following bits of the data set switch as follows: bit 8 to '0', bit 7 to '1', bit 6 to '0', bit 5
to '0', bit 4 to '1', bit 3 to '1', bit 2 to '0', and bit 1 to '1'. (Table 4-306)
[4] Press the enter switch.
[5] Shift the test print switch to ON to make a single test print.
PRINTER DRIVER
DATA
bit 16 bit 15 bit 14 bit 13 bit 12 bit 11 bit 10

bit 9

bit 8

DC24V
bit 7

bit 6

bit 5

[3]

bit 7
1

bit 6
1

bit 5
1

bit 3

[4]

DATA SET
bit 8
1

bit 4

bit 4
1

ENTER
bit 3
1

bit 2
1

bit 1
1

bit 2

bit 1

[5]

[1]

TEST
PRINT
ON

[2]
MODE SELECT

DISPLAY

2
0

OFF

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To select the horizontal-line (image) pattern


To select double-sided printing
To select delivery to the face up tray
To select pickup from the multifeeder

Figure 4-117
Caution:
[1] Once selected in this mode, the test print data will be maintained when any other mode is
used for test printing.
[2] When the test print switch is kept at 'ON', continuous printing will take place.
[3] When selecting an image pattern, avoid using double-sided printing if solid black has
been selected.

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MODE SELECT 8
bit
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

Details of display
machine internal stationary jam
door open jam
face-down delivery stationary jam
face-down delivery delay jam
duplexing feeding assembly stationary jam
duplexing feeding delay jam
reversing assembly stationary jam
reversing assembly delay jam
fixing assembly delivery stationary jam
fixing assembly delivery delay jam
pickup delay jam
cassette pickup delay jam
fault in power supply fan
fault in fixing assembly/scanner fan
fault in electrical unit fan
fault in fixing assembly fan

SET UP
Pickup slot

Delivery slot

Print
mode
bi t 3

Image pattern

bi t 8

bi t 7

bi t 6

Pickup from lower cassette

Pickup from upper cassette

Pickup from multifeeder tray

bi t 5

bi t 4

bi t 2

bi t 1

Delivery to face-down tray

Delivery to face up tray

[3]

Single-sided tray

0
1

Double-sided printing
0

Vertical lines

Horizontal lines

Solid white

Solid black

Table 4-108

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F.
1.

List of Mode
Selection of Modes
Table 4-401 outlines each mode and its settings:

DISPLAY/
SETUP

Mode

DISPLAY (indicates state of


sensor and load sent by printer)

SETUP (various data settings to be sent to


printer)

operator call/service call

service call fault/faulty print details/warning


fan/fan fault details

print density selection

pickup assembly composition/selected pickup


assembly/paper in pickup assembly

ready inhibit/sleep setting

sensor state 1

selected paper size

multifeeder manual feed tray paper size selection

6
7

upper/lower cassette paper size/sensor state 2

paper jam cause/fan fault details 2

paper feed system electrical part state/sensor state 3 paper feed system electrical part drive 1

10

motor state

test print pickup/delivery slot selection/pattern setting


paper feed system electrical parts drive 2
paper feed system electrical parts drive

11

Table 4-109
2.

List of Paper Sizes


Table 4-402 shows combinations indicating paper sizes.
List of paper sizes
F
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1

E
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1

D
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1

C
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1

B
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1

A
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1

Ledger
A3
B4
Ledger
Letter
A4
B5
A5
A4-R (vertical)
Executive
Universal
Envelope
Free

Table 4-110

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3.

List of Print Densities


The selected print density may be displayed or an print density may be selected by a specific
combination of bits 4, 3, 2, and 1 (LED) and switches; Table 4-403 shows possible combinations.
Print densities
Lighter

Darker

bit4

bit3

bit2

bit1

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Table 4-111

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4.

Details of Display/Settings
The following are details of display and settings of each mode:

Mode Select 1
DISPLAY: operator call/service call
SETUP:
not used

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

bit
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
fault in fixing assembly
fault in beam detection
fault in laser
fault in main motor
fault in scanner motor
fault in fan motor
fault in duplexing re-pickup roller
fault in holding plate lifter
fault in duplexing horizontal registration guide
faulty print
absence of cartridge
absence of paper
door open
jam
printer ready

Table 4-112

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Mode Select 2
DISPLAY: service call fault/faulty print details/warning details/fan fault details 1
SETUP:
print density settings

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

bit
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
abnormal level of fixing assembly temperature
abnormal level of fixing assembly temperature
error in fixing assembly warm-up
abnormal drop in fixing assembly temperature
fixing assembly type mismatch
The revolution does not reach a specific number when the scanner motor is starting up.
The revolution deviated from a specific number while the scanner motor is being driven.
The revolution does not reach a specific number while the main motor is starting up.
The revolution deviates from a specific number while the main motor is being driven.
fault in multifeeder pickup fan
paper size mismatch
VSYNC absent error
BD error
toner level drop warning
face-down tray delivery full warning

print density setting


print density setting
print density setting
print density setting

(For a print density, see Table 4-403. )

Table 4-113

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Mode Select 3
DISPLAY: pickup assembly composition/selected pickup assembly/presence/absence of paper in pickup assembly
SETUP:
ready inhibit/sleep settlings
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
Remains on if the printer is equipped with an upper cassette pickup function.
Remains on when the printer is equipped with a lower cassette pickup function.
Remains on when the printer is equipped with a multifeeder tray pickup function.
Remains on when the printer is equipped with an envelope feeder pickup function.
Remains on when the duplexing unit is set in place.
Remains on if the upper cassette is selected.
Remains on if the lower cassette is selected.
Remains on if the multifeeder tray is selected.
Remains on if the duplexing unit is selected.
Remains on if the paper deck is selected.
Remains on if paper exists in the upper cassette.
Remains on if paper exists in the lower cassette
Remains on if paper exists on the multifeeder tray.
Remains on if paper is in re-pickup position.
RDYINH set (Note 1)

special service mode (0: end; 1: start)


sleep mode (1: deep mode; 0: nap mode) (Note 2)
sleep set (Note 3)

Table 4-114
Caution:
[1] To set RDYINH, select mode select 3, and turn on the copier while holding down the
enter switch.
[2] In deep mode, all drive systems are stopped (i.e., the supply of 24 V is withheld).
In nap mode, all drive systems except the fan motor are stopped.
[3] Sleep mode cannot be turned off. To do so, turn off and then on the copier.

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Mode Select 4
DISPLAY: sensor state 1
SETUP:
not used
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
Remains on when the delivery cover or the upper cover is open.
Remains on when the delivery cover or the upper cover is open.
Remains on when the pickup unit door is open.
Remains on when the holding plate is moving up.
Remains on when the face-down tray is full of paper.
Remains on when the horizontal registration guide is in home position. (Note)
Turns on when the duplexing unit paper sensor detects paper. (Note)
Turns on when the reversal sensor detects paper. (Note)
Turns on when the face-down tray delivery sensor detects paper.
Turns on when the fixing delivery sensor detects paper.
Turns on when the registration paper sensor detects paper.
Turns on when the pickup assembly paper sensor detects paper.
Remains on when the upper cassette paper level sensor 2 is blocked.
Remains on when the upper cassette paper level sensor 1 is blocked.
Remains on when the lower cassette paper level sensor 2 is blocked.
Remains on when the lower cassette paper level sensor 1 is blocked.

Table 4-115
Caution:
The state of the sensors inside the duplexing unit is not monitored while test printing is being
executed.

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Mode Select 5
DISPLAY: monitors selected paper size/print density
SETUP:
selects multifeeder tray paper size
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
F
E
D
C
B
A

Monitors the paper size selected for the multifeeder tray.


(For paper size, see Table 4-402.)

Monitors the print density.


Monitors the print density.
(For print density, see Table 4-403.)
Monitors the print density.
Monitors the print density.
F
E
D Selects a paper size of the multifeeder tray. (For paper size, see Table 4-402);
C however, this is good for test printing only.
B
A

Table 4-116
Mode Select 6
DISPLAY: not used
SETUP:
not used

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Mode Select 7
DISPLAY: paper size of upper/lower cassette/state of sensor 2
SETUP:
not used
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
F
E
D Monitors the paper size of the upper cassette. (For paper size, see Table 4-402.)
C
B
A
F
E
D Monitors the paper size of the lower cassette. (For paper size, see table 4-402.)
C
B
A
Remains on when the duplexing re-pickup roller is in home position. (Note)
Remains on when the upper cassette is set in position.
Remains on when the lower cassette is set in position.
Remains on when the LED on the DC controller PCB is on.

Table 4-117
Caution:
The state of the sensors inside the duplexing unit is not monitored while test printing is being
executed.

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Mode Select 8
DISPLAY: paper jam cause/fan fault details 2
SETUP:
pickup for the printing/delivery slot selection/pattern selection
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display
machine internal stationary jam
door open jam
face-down delivery stationary jam
face-down delivery delay jam
duplexing feeding assembly stationary jam
duplexing feeding assembly delay jam
reversing assembly stationary jam
reversing assembly delay jam
fixing delivery stationary jam
fixing delivery delay jam
pickup delay jam
cassette pickup delay jam
fault in power supply fan
fault in fixing assembly/scanner fan
fault in electrical unit fan
fault in fixing assembly fan

SET UP
Pickup slot
bi t 8
0
0
0

bi t 7
0
0
1

Delivery slot
bi t 6
0
1
0

bi t 5

bi t 4

Print Image pattern


mode
bi t 3 bi t 2
bi t 1
Lower cassette pickup
Upper cassette pickup
Multifeeder tray pickup

0
0

0
1
0
1
0

0
1

0
1

Face-down tray delivery


Face-up tray delivery
Single-sided printing
Double-sided printing
Vertical lines
Horizontal lines
Solid white
Solid black

Table 4-118

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Mode Select 9
DISPLAY: state of electrical parts of feeding system/state of sensor 3
SETUP:
drive setting 1 for electrical parts of paper feeding assembly
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings
Remains on while the pickup motor drive signal is being generated.
Remains on while the pickup solenoid drive signal is being generated.
Remains on while the feeding clutch drive signal is being generated.
Remains on while the registration clutch drive signal is being generated.
Remains on while the multifeeder pickup clutch drive signal is being generated.

Turns on when the upper cassette paper sensor detects paper.


Turns on when the lower cassette paper sensor detects paper.

Remains on when the face-up clutch drive signal is being generated.


Remains on while the delivery paper present signal is being sent to the finisher or the like.
Remains on while the holding plate solenoid drive signal is being generated.
main motor drive
scanner motor drive
pickup solenoid drive
pickup motor control
pickup roller selection
pickup motor speed selection
feed clutch drive
registration clutch drive

0: stop; 1: drive
0: stop; 1: drive
0: stop; 1: drive
0: stop; 1: drive
0: upper cassette; 1: lower cassette
0: low speed; 1: high-speed
0: stop; 1: drive
0: stop; 1: drive

Table 4-119
Caution:
If you must force each load to operate using SETUP, be sure the operation will not be too
long.

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Mode select 10
DISPLAY: state of motors
SETUP:
drive setting 2 of electrical parts for paper feeding system

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

bit

Details of display/settings

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Remains on while the motor is rotating and, in addition, when the state is motor ready.
Remains on while the scanner motor is rotating and, in addition, the state is motor ready.
Remains on while the power supply fan motor is rotating at high speed.
Remains on while the fixing assembly/scanner fan motor is rotating at high speed.
Remains on while the electrical part fan motor is rotating at high speed.
Remains on while the fixing assembly motor is rotating at high speed.
Remains on while the multifeeder fan motor is rotating. (Note)
Remains on while the multifeeder fan is rotating. (Note)
Remains on when the upper cassette size detecting switch 4 is pressed.
Remains on when the upper cassette size detecting switch 3 is pressed.
Remains on when the upper cassette size detecting switch 2 is pressed.
Remains on when the upper cassette size detecting switch 1 is pressed.
Remains on when the lower cassette size detecting switch 4 is pressed.
Remains on when the lower cassette size detecting switch 3 is pressed.
Remains on when the lower cassette size detecting switch 2 is pressed.
Remains on when the lower cassette size detecting switch 1 is pressed.
0: stop; 1: drive
multifeeder pickup clutch drive

multifeeder fan motor drive (Note)


multifeeder fan motor drive (Note)

Table 4-120
Caution:
[1] If you must force the clutch to operate using SETUP, be sure to avoid operating it too
long.
[2] For the state of the multifeeder fan and drive, see the following tables.
Display
Stop

Low-speed
rotation

High-speed
rotation

bit 10

Off

Off

On

bit 9

Off

On

Off

Stop

Low-speed
rotation

High-speed
rotation

bit 2

bit 1

Set up

Table 4-121
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Mode Select 11
DISPLAY: not used
SETUP:
drive setting 3 for electrical part of feeding system
bit

D
I
S
P
L
A
Y

S
E
T
U
P

16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Details of display/settings

duplexing unit drive


face-up flapper solenoid drive
delivery selection signal (output ignal to finisher)
holding plate solenoid drive
power supply drive
fixing assembly/scanner fan drive
electrical unit fan drive
fixing assembly fan drive

0: stop; 1: drive
0: stop; 1: drive
0: stop; 1: output
0: stop; 1: drive
low-speed rotation; 1: high speed rotation
low-speed rotation; 1: high speed rotation
low-speed rotation; 1: high speed rotation
low-speed rotation; 1: high speed rotation

Table 4-122
Caution:
[1] If you must force each load to operate using SETUP, be sure not to operate it too long.
[2] The power fan, fixing scanner/scanner fan, electrical unit fan, and fixing assembly fan is
driven under the same control mechanism at the same time; be sure that the settings of all
four fans are the same.
In addition, keep in mind that these settings are invalid for about 10 min following the
end of printing.

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II . Troubleshooting Image Faults


1.

The output is too light.

1) Make a test print in service mode: Test>PG>TYPE.


Is the output too light?
NO: The cause is the reader unit. Go to step 2).
YES: Go to step 3).
2) Perform the instructions given for troubleshooting image faults in the reader
unit. II.14 in Chapter 4.
3) General condition
Open the upper cover in the middle of printing operation, and remove
the cartridge. Then, open the drum cover shutter of the cartridge, and
check the toner image on the surface of the photosensitive drum. Is
there enough toner on the drum?
NO: Go to step 6).
YES: Go to step 4).
4) Poor contact
Is the contact for the transfer charging roller of the high-voltage
power supply assembly or the contact of the transfer charging roller
soiled or deformed/damaged?
YES: Clean it. If the contact is deformed/damaged, replace the part.
5) Transfer charging roller
Is the transfer charging roller deformed/damaged?
YES: Replace the transfer charging roller.
6) High-voltage power supply PCB
Replace the high-voltage power supply PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.

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2.

The output is too dark.

1) Grounding contact (cartridge)


Is the grounding contact of the cartridge or the drum grounding contact of the printer unit soiled?
YES: Clean it. If the contact is soiled/damaged, replace the part. Replace the part also if the contact is displaced.
2) Contact for primary charging bias (cartridge)
Is the contact for the primary charging bias of the high-voltage power
supply assembly or the contact of the cartridge soiled?
YES: Clean it. If the contact is deformed/damaged, replace the fuulty
part. If displacement is found, also replace the part.
3) High-voltage power supply PCB
Try replacing the high-voltage power supply PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
3.

The output is blank.

1) General condition
Make a test print of stripes: Test>PG>TYPE=10, 16. Is the output
normal?
YES: Is the wiring of the following PCBs normal?
Reader controller PCB
CCD driver PCB
2) Laser shutter
Is the protrusion used to open/close the laser shutter of the cartridge
damaged?
YES: Replace the cartridge.
Do the laser shutter arm and the laser shutter move smoothly?
NO: Replace the faulty part.
High-voltage power supply assembly
Is the contact for the developing bias of the high-voltage power supply
assembly and the contact of the cartridge soiled?
YES: Clean it. If the contact is deformed or damaged, replace the faulty
part. If displacement is found, also replace the part.
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Try replacing the high-voltage power supply PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
4.

The output is solid black.

1) Contact for primary charging bias (cartridge)


Is the contact for the primary charging bias of the high-voltage power
supply assembly or the contact of the cartridge soiled?
YES: Clean it. If the contact is deformed/damaged, replace the faulty
part. If displacement is found, also replace the part.
2) Scanning lamp
Does the scanning lamp turn on?
YES: See The scanning lamp fails to turn on.
3) Drum cartridge
Try replacing the cartridge (primary charging roller). Is the problem
corrected?
YES: Replace the cartridge.
4) High-voltage power supply PCB
Try replacing the high-voltage power supply PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the high-voltage power supply PCB.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
Items to Check in the Original Scanning System
1. Check to find out if the copyboard glass has ridden over an obstacle.
2. Clean the scanning lamp, reflecting plate, No. 1/2/3 mirror, standard while plate, and
copyboard glass; then, execute the following in service mode: Function>CCD>CCD-ADJ. Is
the problem corrected?
Caution:
Be sure to execute CCD adjustment in service mode whenever the components of the scanning system of the reader unit (scanning lamp, mirror, CCD unit) has been replaced:
Function>CCD>CCD-ADJ.
If the scanning lamp has been removed and then mounted again, be sure to execute intensity
adjustment in service mode: Function>MISC-R>USE-LAMP.

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5.

The output has dots.

1) Static eliminator
Is the static eliminator soiled?
YES: Clean the static eliminator.
2) Static eliminator contact
Is the contact for the static eliminator of the high-voltage power supply assembly or the contact of the static eliminator soiled?
YES: Clean it. If the contact is deformed or damaged, replace the faulty
part. If displacement is found, also replace the part.
3) Transfer roller
Is the transfer roller deformed/worn?
YES: Replace the transfer roller.
4) High-voltage power supply PCB
Try replacing the high-voltage power supply PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
6.

The back of the output is soiled.

1) Copy paper
Is the copy paper soiled?
YES: Replace the copy paper with fresh paper. At the same time, advise
the user on the correct method of storing copy paper.
2) Pickup roller, Transfer charging roller, Fixing lower roller
Does the soiling occur on a cyclical basis?
YES: See Table 4-201 on p. 4-41 to identify the soiled roller, and clean
it. If the dirt cannot be removed, replace it.
NO: Clean the soiled areas of the feeding guide and the fixing guide.
7.

The output has horizontal lines (main scanning direction).

1) Development
Make a test print of halftone (TYPE=5). Doe the output have black
horizontal lines?
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YES: Go to step 6).


NO: Go to step 2).
2) Optical path
Is the scanning lamp, reflecting plate, No. 1/2/3 mirror, standard white
plate, or copyboard glass soiled?
YES: Clean the soiled areas. If the dirt cannot be removed, replace the
part.
3) Reader unit power supply voltage, Scanning lamp, Inverter PCB
Does the scanning lamp flicker?
YES: 1. Check the voltage of the power supply.
2. Check the scanning lamp and the inverter PCB; if a fault is
found, replace it.
4) Original exposure system
Does the No. 1/No. 2 mirror base move smoothly?
NO: Remove the cause that prevents smooth movement.
5) CCD unit
Remove the CCD cover, and clean the surface of the CCD with a
blower brush. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the CCD unit.
6) Photosensitive drum, Fixing roller
Are there scratches in the horizontal (main scanning) direction on the
photosensitive drum?
YES: Replace the cartridge.
NO: Replace the fixing upper roller.
8.

The output is soiled.

1) Copy paper
Is the copy paper soiled?
YES: Replace the paper with fresh paper. At the same time, advise the
user on the correct method of storing copy paper.
2) Pickup roller, Transfer charging roller, Fixing lower roller, Cartridge, Delivery
roller
Is the soiling at specific intervals?

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YES: Identify the soiled roller by referring to Table 4-201 on p. 4-41,


and clean it. If the dirt cannot be removed, replace it.
NO: Clean the delivery roller.
9.

White spots

1) Toner (lack of)


Take out the cartridge, shake it several times, and put it back to the
machine. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End. If the symptom occurs again soon, replace the cartridge.
2) Transfer charging roller, Photosensitive drum, Developing cylinder
Is the transfer charging roller soiled or deformed?
YES: Replace the transfer charging roller.
NO: Replace the cartridge.
10. The output has white vertical lines.

1) Toner (lack of)


Take out the cartridge, shake it several times, and put it back in the
machine. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End. If the problem occurs again soon, replace the cartridge.
2) Photosensitive drum
Are there scratches in the peripheral direction of the photosensitive
drum?
YES: Replace the cartridge.
3) Developing cylinder
Are there scratches in the peripheral direction of the developing cylinder?
YES: Replace the cartridge.
4) Laser optical system
Is there foreign matter in the laser outlet or the laser inlet of the cartridge?
YES: Remove the foreign matter.
5) Fixing upper roller, Laser scanner
Is there a scratch or a dent in the surface of the fixing upper roller?
YES: Replace the upper fixing roller.
NO: Replace the laser scanner unit.
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11. The output has white horizontal lines (main scanning direction).

1) Development
Generate a halftone test print (TYPE=5). Are there white horizontal
lines on the output?
YES: Go to step 4).
NO: Go to step 2).
2) Optical path
Is the scanning lamp, reflecting plate, No. 1/2/3 mirror, standard white
plate, or copyboard glass soiled?
YES: Clean the soiled areas. If the dirt cannot be removed, replace the
part.
3) Original exposure system
Does the No. 1/No. 2 mirror mount move smoothly?
YES: Remove the cause that prevents smooth movement.
4) Photosensitive drum, Fixing roller
Are there scratches in the horizontal direction of the photosensitive
drum?
YES: Replace the cartridge.
NO: Replace the fixing upper roller.
12. The output has poor fixing.

1) Fixing assembly envelope position lever


Does the envelope position lever of the fixing assembly remain up?
YES: Shift down the lever.
2) Fixing nip
Is the fixing nip within specification?
NO: Replace the fixing assembly.
3) Fixing roller
Is there a scratch or dent in the fixing roller?
YES: Replace the fixing roller.

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4) Fixing lower roller, Thermistor


Is the fixing lower roller soiled?
YES: Clean the fixing lower roller. If the dirt cannot be removed, replace it.
NO: Replace the thermistor.
13. The image is distorted.

1) Connector (poor contact; on the DC controller PBC)


Are J202 and J207 on the DC controller PCB connected securely?
YES: Connect them securely.
2) Laser scanner unit, DC controller PCB
Try replacing the laser scanner unit. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
14. Troubleshooting Reader Unit Image Faults

1) Reader unit
Has the copyboard glass ridden over an object?
YES: Remove the foreign object.
Execute auto image adjustment in user mode. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
Do the No. 1 mirror base and the No. 2 mirror base move smoothly?
NO: Remove the cause that prevents smooth movement.
Clean the standard while plate, No. 1/2/3 mirror, reflecting plate, and
copyboard glass; then, execute function>CCD>CCD-ADJ. Is the
problem corrected?
YES: End.
Compare the values indicated on the service label of the reader unit
against the values indicated under Adjust. Are they the same or
nearly the same?
NO: Enter the values indicated on the service label.

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Remove the scanning lamp, and clear it. Then, mount the scanning
lamp, and execute Function>MISC-R>USE-LAM. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
Remove the CCD cover, and clean the surface of the CCD with a
blower brush. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Clean it.
Is the contact of the CCD/CCD driver normal?
NO: Make the connection secure.
Try replacing the CCD/CCD driver. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Check to make sure that the connector of the reader controller
PCB is connected securely; if normal, replace the reader controller PCB.

Diameter
(mm)

Image interval

17.15

54

Fixing upper roller

45

141

Fixing lower roller

32

100

Pickup roller

24

75

Feed roller

24

75

Separation roller

24

75

Photosensitive drum

30

94

Developing cylinder

20

52

Primary charging roller

14

44

Faulty part
Transfer charging roller

(mm; approx.)

Symptom
Soiling

White spot Soiled back Faulty fixing

Interval of soiling, white spot, or the like noted in images.

Table 4-201

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III . Troubleshooting Malfunctions


A.
1.

Error Codes
E000/E003

Thermistor
1) Is the thermistor soiled?
YES: Clean the thermistor.
Is the thermistor in even contact with the fixing upper roller?
NO: Mount the thermistor correctly.
Turn off the power switch, and remove the fixing assembly. Measure the resistance between connectors J50B-2 (FSRTH) and J50B3 (GNDTH) on the fixing assembly side. Is it between 120k and 290k
?
NO: Check the wiring from J222 on the DC controller PCB to the thermistor; if normal, replace the thermistor.
Main heater
2) With the fixing assembly removed, is there electrical continuity between connectors J50-3 (FSRN1) and J50-5 (FSRL1) on the fixing
assembly side?
NO: Replace the main heater.
Sub heater
3) With the fixing assembly removed, is there electrical continuity between connectors J50-4 (FSRN2) and J50-5 (FSRL2) on the fixing
assembly side?
NO: Replace the sub heater.
Thermal switch, DC controller PCB
4) Remove the fixing assembly, and detach the wiring cover. Is there
electrical continuity between the terminals of the thermal switch?
NO: Replace the thermal switch.
YES: Replace the DC controller PCB.

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2.

E001

Thermistor
1) Turn off the power switch, and remove the fixing assembly. Then,
measure the resistance between connectors J50B-2 (FSRTH) and
J50B-3 (GNDTH) of the fixing assembly side. Is the resistance 1k
or less?
NO: Check the wiring from J222 on the DC controller PCB to the thermistor; if normal, replace the thermistor.
Power supply assembly, DC controller PCB
2) Replace the power supply assembly. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
3.

E009

Fixing assembly
1) Is the fixing assembly rated at a voltage different from that of the
power supply?
YES: Replace the fixing assembly so that its voltage matches the fixing
assembly.
Power supply assembly, DC controller PCB
2) Replace the power supply assembly. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
4.

E010/E011

Connector
1) Is connector J12 of the main motor and connector J218 on the DC
controller PCB connected correctly?
YES: Connect them correctly.

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Switch, Door switch of sensor PCB


2) Disconnect connectors J205 and J221 from the DC controller PCB.
Is there electrical continuity between J205-3 (+24 V) and J221-1
(+24 VB) on the harness side when the door switch (SW1401) is
turned on?
NO: Replace the switch/sensor PCB.
Main motor, DC controller PCB
3) Can the main motor be rotated using a printer driver checker?
NO: Replace the main motor.
5.

E040

Holding plate drive assembly


1) Is there any damaged part in the holding plate drive assembly?
YES: Replace any damaged part.
Holding plate position sensor
2) Check the condition of the sensor using the printer driver checker.
Is the result good?
NO: Replace the multifeeder tray PCB.
Holding plate solenoid, DC controller PCB
3) Disconnect connector J1302 of the holding plate solenoid, and measure the resistance between connectors J1302-1 and J1302-2 on the
harness side. Is the resistance about 100 ?
NO: Replace the holding plate solenoid.
YES: Replace the DC controller PCB.
6.

E054

Duplex feed roller 1 home position sensor lever


1) Is the duplex feed roller 1 home position sensor lever damaged?
YES: Replace the lever.
Duplex feed roller gear
2) Is the duplex feed roller gear worn or chipped?
YES: Replace the worn/chipped gear.

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Duplex driver PCB


3) Are connectors J2003, J2004, and J2007 on the duplex driver PCB
connected securely?
NO: Connect them securely.
Duplex feed roller 1 home position sensor
4) Try replacing the duplex feed roller 1 home potion sensor. Is the
problem corrected?
YES: End.
Duplex feed clutch
5) Disconnect connector J2003 of the duplex feed clutch, and measure
the resistance between connectors J2003-1 and J2003-2 on the harness side. Is it about 140 ?
Duplex motor, Duplex motor driver PCB
6) Try replacing the duplex motor. Is the problem corrected?
NO: Replace the duplex driver PCB.
7.

E055

Horizontal registration guide


1) Is the horizontal registration guide mounted correctly?
NO: Mount it correctly.
Horizontal registration guide home position sensor lever
2) Is the horizontal registration guide home position sensor lever damaged?
YES: Replace the lever.
Horizontal registration guide drive gear
3) Is the horizontal registration guide drive gear worn/chipped?
YES: Replace the worn/chipped gear.
Duplex driver PCB
4) Are connectors J2006 and J2005 on the duplex driver PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect them securely.
Horizontal registration guide home position sensor
5) Try replacing the horizontal registration guide home position. Is
the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the sensor.
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Horizontal registration motor, Duplex drive motor PCB


6) Try replacing the horizontal registration motor. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the duplex driver PCB.
8.

E100/E102

Condensation
1) Leave the machine alone for 10 to 20 min. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
BD signal line connector
2) Are connector J6 on the BD PCB and connector J206 on the DC
controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect them securely.
Laser driver signal line connector
3) Are connector J1001 on the laser driver PCB and connector J202 on
the DC controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
Laser scanner assembly, DC controller PCB
4) Try replacing the laser scanner assembly. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
9.

E110

Scanner motor drive line


1) Are connector J1 on the scanner driver PCB, relay connector J18,
and connector J207 on the DC controller PCB connected securely?
Scanner motor driver, DC controller PCB
2) Can the scanner motor be rotated using a printer driver checker?
NO: Replace the laser scanner.
YES: Replace the DC controller PCB.

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10. E202

When this code is indicated, the control panel is locked, and the message will read
Please Wait.
This code is indicated only on the Error History screen in service mode.
Symptom
1) When E202 is indicated, is the scanner at home position?
NO: See The scanner fails to move forward/in reverse?
Original scanner home position sensor (PS1)
2) When the scanner is over PS1, is a 5-VDC output present at J117B8 on the reader controller PCB?
NO: Check the wiring from the reader controller PCB to PS1; if normal, replace PS1.
Wiring
3) Check the wiring from J113 of the reader controller PCB to J303/
302 on the original scanner motor driver PCB. Is there a fault?
YES: Correct the wiring.
Original scanner motor driver PCB
4) Try replacing the original scanner motor driver PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
Original scanner motor (PM1), Reader controller PCB
5) Try replacing the original scanner motor (PM1). Is the problem
corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the reader controller PCB.
11. E203

Symptom
1) When E203 is indicated, does the scanner move?
NO: See The scanner fails to move forward/in reverse.

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Original scanner motor driver PCB, Original scanner motor


1) When the scanner starts to move forward, do the voltage between
J303-B1 (RST) and J303-B4 (GND) of the original scanner motor
driver PCB and between J303-B2 (MOVE*) and J303-B4 (GND)
change from 5 to 0 V?
YES: Try replacing the original scanner motor driver PCB. If the problem is not corrected, replace the original scanner motor.
NO: Replace the reader controller PCB.
12. E211/E215

Symptom
1) Disconnect connector J115 of the reader controller PCB, and measure the resistance between connectors J115-5 (GND) and J115-6
(FL-THE) on the harness side. Is it 10 or less or 100k or more?
NO: The reader controller PCB is faulty. Go to step 4).
YES: Go to step 2).
Lamp heater
2) Disconnect connector J2039 of the lamp heater, and measure the
resistance between connectors J2039-2 (GND) and J2039-3 (FLTHE) of the lamp heater. Is the resistance 100 or less or 100k or
more?
YES: Replace the lamp heater.
Flat cable and connector (poor contact)
3) Are connectors J115 of the reader controller PCB, connectors
J2037 and J2035 of the flat cable, and connector J2039 of the lamp
heater connected securely?
NO: Connect them securely.
Reader controller PCB
4) When the machine is turned on, is the voltage between HJ122-1
(GNDU) and J122-2 (+38 V) on the harness side of the connector of
the reader controller PCB 38 V?
NO: See The reader unit DC power supply is absent.
YES: Replace the reader controller PCB.

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13. E216/E219

Scanning lamp (life)


1) Try replacing the scanning lamp. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
Inverter PCB, Reader PCB
2) Try replacing the inverter PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the reader controller PCB.
14. E217

Lamp heater
1) Try replacing the lamp heater. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the reader controller PCB.
15. E220

Scanning lamp
1) Is the scanning lamp mounted correctly?
NO: Mount the scanning lamp correctly. (Caution)
2) Try replacing the scanning lamp. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the scanning lamp.
Inverter PCB
3) Are connectors J1002 and J1003 on the inverter PCB and connector
J129 on the reader controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
YES: Replace the inverter PCB.
Caution:
If you have to remove the scanning lamp and mount it back, be sure to
execute the following in service mode: Function>MISC-R>USELAMP.
If you have mounted a new scanning lamp, be sure to execute the following in service mode: Function>MISC-R>LAMP-ADJ for light intensity adjustment and then Function>CCD>CCD-ADJ.

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16. E400/E402/E403/E404/E421
Perfrom the work according to the instructions in the service manual of the feeder.
17. E606

Connector (poor contact)


1) Are connectors J701 and J702 of the HDD and connectors J306 and
J307 of the relay PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
Relay PCB
2) Is connector J301 of the relay PCB and J1017 of the system controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect them securely.
HDD, System controller PCB
3) Try replacing the HDD. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the system controller PCB.
18. E676/E677

Connector (poor contact)


1) Is the PDL PCB securely connected to J303 of the relay PCB?
NO: Connect it securely.
Relay PCB
2) Are connector J301 of the relay PCB and connector J1017 of the
system controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
PDL PCB, System controller PCB
3) Try replacing the PDL PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the system controller PCB.

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19. E710/E711/E712/E713

Symptom
1) Turn off and then on the power. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End. If the problem occurs frequently, check the communication
cable to the finisher.
Connector (poor contact)
2) Is the connection between the machine and the finisher secure?
NO: Make the connection secure.
Communication cable
3) Try replacing the communication cable to the finisher. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
Finisher controller PCB, System controller PCB
4) Try replacing the finisher controller PCB of the finisher. Is the
problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the system controller PCB.
20. E731/E734/E735

Connector (poor contact)


1) Are the network PCB, PDL PCB, relay PCB, system controller
PCB, and image processor PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect them securely.
Relay PCB
2) Try replacing the relay PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
PDL PCB
3) Try replacing the PDL PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
Network PCB
4) Try replacing the network PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.

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Image processor PCB, System controller PCB


5) Try replacing the image processor PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the system controller PCB.
21. E732

Communication cable
1) Is the communication cable between the reader and the controller
connected securely?
NO: Connect the cable securely.
2) Try replacing the communication cable. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the communication cable.
Reader unit power supply
3) Is the reader unit power supply normal?
NO: See The reader unit power supply is absent.
Interface PCB
4) Are connectors J102 of the interface PCB and J132 of the reader
controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
5) Try replacing the interface PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the interface PCB.
Reader controller PCB
6) Try replacing the reader controller PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the reader controller PCB.
NO: Replace the image processor PCB.
22. E733

Connector (poor contact)


1) Is the controller unit mounted to the printer unit securely?
NO: Mount it correctly.
2) Are connector J1015 on the system controller PCB and connector
J501 on the image processor PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.

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Printer unit power supply


3) Does the printer unit execute initialization when the power is turned
on?
NO: See The printer unit power supply is absent.
DC controller PCB
4) Can the printer unit be operated using the printer checker driver?
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB
Controller unit
5) Try replacing the image processor PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the image processor PCB.
NO: System controller PCB
23. E736

Connector (poor contact)


1) Are connector J304 and J305 on the relay PCB and relay connector
J803 connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
2) Are connector J301 on the relay PCB and connector J1017 on the
system controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
FAX PCB
3) Replace the FAX PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the FAX PCB.
NO: Replace the system controller PCB.
24. E737

DIMM (controller)
1) Is the DIMM in the controller fitted to the socket firmly?
NO: Fit it firmly.
2) Try replacing the DIMM in the controller. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the DIMM.
NO: Replace the system controller PCB.

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25. E738/E741

Connection (poor contact)


1) Is the network PCB connected to the relay PCB securely?
NO: Connect it securely.
Relay PCB
2) Is connector J301 of the relay PCB connected to connector J1017 of
the system controller PCB securely?
NO: Connect the connector securely.
Network PCB
3) Try replacing the network PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
Relay PCB, System controller PCB
4) Try replacing the relay PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the system controller PCB.
26. E804

Connector (poor contact)


1) Is connector J216 on the DC controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect it securely.
Printer unit power supply cooling fan (FM2)
2) Disconnect J210 of the DC controller PCB. Does the voltage between connectors J216-1 (FAN2D) and J2163 (GND) of the DC controller PCB change from 0 to about 18 V immediately after the
power switch is turned on?
YES: Replace the printer unit power supply cooling fan.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
27. E805

Connector (poor contact)


1) Are connector J225 on the DC controller PCB and relay connectors
J25 and J26 connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
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Fixing assembly fan (FAN4)


2) Disconnect J225 from the DC controller PCB. Does the voltage between connectors J225-1 (FAN4D) and J225-03 (GND) on the DC
controller PCB change from 0 to about 18 V immediately after the
power switch is turned on?
YES: Replace the fixing assembly fan (FM4).
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
28. E807

Connector (poor contact)


1) Is connector J208 on the DC controller PCB connected securely?
NO: Connect the connector securely.
Fixing/scanning fan (FAN1)
2) Disconnect J208 of the DC controller PCB. Does the voltage between connectors J208-1 (FAN1D) and J208-3 (GND) change from
0 to about 18 V immediately after the power switch is turned on?
YES: Replace the fixing/scanner fan (FM1).
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
29. E826

Connector (poor contact)


1) Are connector J229 on the DC controller PCB and relay connectors
J34 and J35 connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
Multifeeder tray fan (FM5)
2) Disconnect J229 from the DC controller PCB. Does the voltage between connectors J229-1 (FAN5D) and J229-3 (GND) on the DC
controller PCB change from 0 to bout 18 V immediately after the
power switch is turned on?
YES: Replace the multifeeder tray fan (FM5).
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.

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B.
1.

Faults Other Than Those Indicated by Error Codes


The reader unit AC power is absent.

Power plug
1) Is the power plug connected to the power outlet?
NO: Connect the power plug.
Power source
2) Is the rated AC power present at the power outlet?
NO: The fault is not in the machine. Advise the user.
General condition
3) Is the rated voltage present between connectors J1101-1 and J11013 on the noise filter PCB of the reader unit?
YES: Go to step 9.
Leakage breaker (ELCB1)
4) Is the switch of the leakage breaker of the reader unit on the OFF
side?
YES: Check the AC power supply unit and the line; if a fault is found,
replace the part. If no fault is found, shift the switch of the leakage breaker to the ON side.
Leakage breaker (ELCB1)
5) Check to find out whether there is electrical continuity across the
terminals of the leakage breaker (ELCB1). Is the resistance 0 ?
YES: Turn on and off the switch of the leakage breaker several times,
and make a check on electrical continuity. If the resistance is not
0 , replace the leakage breaker.
Connector
6) Is connector J1022-3 of the main controller PCB connected?
NO: Connect the connector.
Power cord, Noise filter PCB
7) Try replacing the power cord and the noise filter PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the faulty part.

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Reader unit main power switch/wiring


8) Connect the probes of the meter across both terminals of the reader
unit main power switch. Is the resistance 0 when the switch is
turned on and when the switch is turned off?
YES: Replace the reader unit main power switch.
NO: Check the AC power line for a wiring fault and poor connector
connection.
2.

The reader unit DC power supply is absent.

AC power supply
1) Is there AC power between connectors J1-1 and J1-9 on the reader
unit DC power supply PCB?
NO: See 1. The reader unit AC power supply is absent.
Overcurrent, Overvoltage (protection activated), Reader unit DC power supply PCB
2) Turn off the reader unit main power switch, and disconnect the
power plug. After about 3 min, connect the power plug, and turn on
the reader unit main power switch. Is the operation normal?
YES: The reader unit DC power supply PCB is normal, but the protective circuit has turned on. Remove the cause that turned on the
protective circuit, and turn on the power.
NO: Replace the reader unit DC power supply PCB.
3.

The printer unit AC power supply is absent.

Power plug
1) Is the power plug connected to the power outlet?
NO: Connect the power plug.
Source power supply
2) Is the rated AC power present at the power outlet?
NO: The fault is not in the machine. Advise the user.

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Leakage breaker (ELCB2)


3) Is the switch of the leakage breaker of the printer unit on the OFF
side?
YES: Check the AC power system unit and the line; if a fault is found,
replace the part. If no fault is found, shift the switch of the leakage breaker to the ON side.
Leakage breaker (ELCB2)
4) Check to find out whether there is electrical continuity across both
terminals of the leakage breaker (ELCB2). Is the resistance 0 ?
YES: Turn on and then on the switch of the leakage breaker several
times, and make a check on electrical continuity once gain. If the
resistance is not 0 , replace the leakage breaker.
Connector
5) Are connectors J1022-5 and J1022-6 on the main controller PCB
connected?
NO: Connect the connectors.
Power cut relay
6) Try replacing the power cut relay. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the power cut relay.
Printer unit main power switch, Wiring
7) Connect the probes of the meter across both terminals of the printer
unit main power switch. Is the resistance 0 when the switch is
turned on and when the switch is turned off?
YES: Try replacing the printer unit main power switch.
NO: Check the AC power supply line for a wiring fault or poor connector contact.
4.

The printer unit DC power is absent.

AC power supply
1) Is there AC power present between connectors CN101-1 and
CN101-4 on the printer unit DC power supply PCB?
NO: See 1. The printer unit AC power supply is absent.

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Overcurrent, Overvoltage (protective circuit activated), Printer unit DC power supply PCB
2) Turn off the printer unit main power switch, and disconnect the
power plug. After about 3 min, connect the power plug to the power
outlet, and turn on the printer unit main power switch. Is the operation normal?
YES: The printer unit DC power supply PCB is normal, but the protective circuit has turned on. Remove the cause that turned on the
protective circuit, and turn on the power.
NO: Replace the printer unit DC power supply PCB.
5.

The controller unit AC power supply is absent.

Power supply plug


1) Is the power plug connected to the power outlet?
NO: Connect the plug.
Power source
2) Is the rated AC power supply present at the power outlet?
NO: The problem is not in the machine. Advise the user.
Leakage breaker (ELCB2; off)
3) Is the switch of the leakage breaker of the printer unit on the OFF
side?
YES: Check the AC power supply system unit and the line; if a fault is
found, replace the part. If no fault is found, shift the switch of the
leakage breaker to the ON side.
Leakage breaker (ELCB; faulty)
4) Check to find out whether there is electrical continuity across both
terminals of the leakage breaker (ELCB2). Is the resistance 0 ?
YES: Turn on and off the leakage breaker several times, and make a
check on electrical continuity. If the resistance is not 0 , replace
the leakage breaker.
Power cord, Noise filter PCB
5) Try replacing the power cord and the noise filter PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: Replace the faulty part.

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Printer unit main power switch, Wiring


6) Connect the probes of the meter across the terminals of the printer
unit main power switch. Is the resistance 0 when the switch is
turned on and when it is turned off?
YES: Replace the printer unit main power switch.
NO: Check the AC power supply line for faulty wiring and poor connector connection.
6.

The controller unit DC power supply is absent.

AC power supply
1) Is there AC power between connectors J1-1 and J1-5 on the controller unit DC power supply PCB?
NO: See 7. The controller unit AC power supply is absent.
Overcurrent, Overvoltage (protective circuit activated), Controller unit DC power supply PCB
2) Turn off the reader unit main power switch, and disconnect the
power plug. After about 3 min, connect the power plug to the power
outlet, and turn on the printer unit main power switch. Is the operation normal?
YES: The controller unit DC power supply PCB is normal, but the protective circuit has turned on. Remove the cause that turned on the
protective circuit, and turn on the power.
NO: Try replacing the controller unit DC power supply PCB.
+24 VU is absent.
+24 VAR is absent.
7.

The scanner fails to move forward/in reverse.

Cable (broken, displaced)


1) Is the scanner drive cable routed correctly?
NO: Route the cable correctly.

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Rail
2) Is the rail free of dirt? Push the mirror base by hand. Does it move
smoothly?
NO: Check the rail for foreign matter or any object that may come into
contact with the scanner. As necessary, clean, lubricate, or correct.
Reference: If the rail is soiled, clean it with alcohol, and then
apply a small amount of silicone oil.
Original scanner home position sensor (PS1)
3) Is the original scanner home positioner (PS1) normal?
See the instructions on how to check photointerrupters.
NO: Check the wiring and the light-blocking plate; if normal, replace
the sensor.
Connector, Wiring
4) Are connector J301 of the original scanner motor driver PCB and
connectors J3, J5, and J6 of the reader unit main power supply PCB
connected securely?
NO: Connect the connectors securely.
Reader unit DC power supply
5) Measure the voltage of the following terminals of the connectors on
the original scanner motor driver PCB. Is it as indicated?
J310-9 and -8: +5.2 V (approx.)
J310-7 and -6: +15 V (approx.)
J301-5 and -6: -12 V (approx.)
J301-4 and -2: +38 V (approx.)
J301-3 and -1: +38 V (approx.)
NO: See the reader unit DC power supply is absent.
Original scanner motor driver PCB, original Scanner Motor (PM1)
6) Try replacing the original scanner motor driver PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the scanner motor.

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8.

Pickup fails. (multifeeder manual pickup)

Controller unit
1) Using a printer checker driver, make a test print using the
multifeeder manual pickup tray. Is pickup normal?
YES: Replace the controller unit.
Gear
2) Remove the multifeeder pickup assembly, and check the gears. Is
there any damaged gear?
YES: Replace the damaged gear.
Multifeeder pickup clutch
3) Remove the multifeeder pickup assembly, and disconnect connector J1303 of the multifeeder pickup clutch from the multifeeder
tray PCB; then, measure the resistance between connectors J1303-1
and J1303-2 on the harness side. Is it about 155 ?
NO: Replace the multifeeder pickup clutch.
Multifeeder tray PCB, DC controller PCB
4) Try replacing the multifeeder tray. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
9.

Pickup fails (upper/lower cassette)

Controller unit
1) Using the printer checker driver, make a test print using the cassette in question. Is pickup normal?
YES: Replace the controller unit.
NO: Refer to IV. Troubleshooting Feeding Faults.

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IV . Troubleshooting Feeding Faults


A.

Paper Jams
Jams occurring in the machine are grouped according to location:

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
1.

Multifeeder pickup assembly


Cassette pickup assembly
Transfer/feeding assembly
Fixing/delivery assembly
Multifeeder Pickup Assembly

1) Paper
Is the paper curled appreciably?
YES: Correct the curling, and advise the user not to use curled paper.
2) Multifeeder pickup roller
Is the multifeeder pickup roller worn, deformed, or soiled?
YES: If the pickup roller is soiled, clean it. If worn or deformed, replace
it.
3) Sensor spring
Is the sensor spring mounted correctly?
NO: Mount the spring correctly. If faulty, replace it.
4) Gear
Is any of the gears of the multifeeder pickup assembly damaged?
YES: Replace the damaged gear.
5) Multifeeder pickup clutch
Remove the multifeeder pickup assembly, and disconnect connector
J1303 of the multifeeder pickup clutch from the multifeeder pickup
tray PCB; then, measure the resistance between connectors J1303-1
and J1303-2 on the harness side. Is it about 150 ?
NO: Replace the Multifeeder pick up clutch.
6) Multifeeder pickup PCB, DC controller PCB
Try replacing the multifeeder PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.

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2.

Cassette pickup assembly

1) Paper
Is the paper bent or otherwise faulty?
YES: Replace the paper.
2) Pickup roller, Separation roller, Feed roller
Is the pickup roller, separation roller, or feed roller worn or deformed?
YES: Replace any worn or deformed roller. Be sure to replace both
separation roller and feed roller at the same time.
3) Pickup drive assembly
Is any parts of the pickup drive assembly damaged?
YES: Replace any damaged part.
4) Pickup motor
Can the pickup motor be rotated using the printer driver checker?
NO: Replace the pickup motor.
5) Cassette pickup solenoid
Remove the pickup assembly, and disconnect connector J1203 of the
pickup solenoid from the pickup PCB; then, measure the resistance
between connectors J1203-1 and J1203-2 on the harness side. Is it
about 190 ?
NO: Replace the cassette pickup solenoid.
6) Pickup PCB, DC controller PCB
Try replacing the pickup PCB. Is the problem corrected?
YES: End.
NO: Replace the DC controller PCB.
3.

Transfer/Feeding assembly

1) Registration roller
Is the registration roller soiled, worn, or deformed?
YES: Clean the roller. If worn or deformed, replace it.
2) Transfer roller
Does the transfer roller rotate smoothly?
NO: Replace the transfer roller. If the gear is worn, replace it.

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3) Registration sensor lever


Does the registration sensor lever move smoothly?
YES: Set the lever so that it moves smoothly. If damaged, replace it.
4) Registration roller drive gear
Is the registration roller drive gear damaged?
YES: Replace the gear.
5) Registration clutch, DC controller PCB
Disconnect connector J17 of the registration clutch, and measure the
resistance between connectors J17-1 and J17-2 on the harness side. Is
it about 210 ?
NO: Replace the registration clutch.
YES: Replace the DC controller PCB.
4.

Fixing/Delivery Assembly

1) Paper
Is the paper picked up from the multifeeder longer than the selected
size of paper?
YES: Advise the user to use paper of the selected size.
2) Fixing roller
Does the fixing roller rotate smoothly?
NO: Replace any damaged part.
3) Fixing assembly inlet guide
Is the fixing assembly inlet guide soiled, or is its surface uneven because of adhesion of toner?
YES: Clean the fixing assembly inlet guide.
4) Fixing separation guide
Is the fixing separation guide soiled, or is its surface uneven because of
adhesion of toner?
YES: Clean the fixing separation guide.
5) Fixing separation claws
Is any of the fixing separation claws damaged?
YES: Replace the fixing separation claws.
6) Fixing upper roller/lower roller
Is the fixing upper roller/lower roller deformed or damaged?
YES: Replace the deformed or damaged roller.
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7) Fixing nip
Is the fixing nip as indicated?
NO: Replace the fixing assembly.
8) Fixing delivery sensor lever
Does the fixing delivery sensor lever move smoothly?
NO: Mount it so that it moves smoothly. If damaged, replace it.
9) Fixing delivery roller
Is the fixing delivery roller worn?
YES: Replace the fixing delivery roller.
10)Fixing delivery roller
Does the fixing delivery roller rotate smoothly?
NO: Ceck the gear for wear and chipping. If a fault is found, replace it.
11)Face-down delivery/Fixing delivery sensor
Does the face-down delivery roller move smoothly?
NO: Check the gear for wear and chipping. If a fault is found, replace
it.
YES: Replace the fixing delivery sensor.

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B.
1.

Faulty Feeding
Double Feeding

1) General condition
Is the problem on the multifeeder tray?
YES: Go to step 4.
2) Separation roller spring
Is the spring used to pull the separation roller normal?
NO: Replace the spring used to pull the separation roller.
3) Separation roller
Is the separation roller deformed or worn?
YES: Replace the separation roller. Be sure also to replace the feed
roller whenever replacing the separation roller.
4) Separation pad, Separation pad spring
Is the surface of the separation pad worn?
YES: Replace the separation pad. Be sure also to replace the
multifeeder tray whenever replacing the separation pad.
NO: Replace the separation pad spring.
2.

Wrinkles, Bending of leading edge

1) Paper
Is the paper curled?
YES: Advise the user to correct curling before feeding paper.
2) General condition
Execute test printing, and open the upper cover before the paper
moves into the fixing assembly. Is the paper wrinkled at this point?
YES: Go to step 6.
3) Fixing assembly inlet guide
Is the fixing assembly inlet guide soild?
YES: Clean the fixing assembly inlet guide.
4) Fixing lower roller
Is the fixing lower roller soiled?
YES: Clean the fixing lower roller.

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5) Fixing roller
Is the fixing roller worn or deformed?
YES: Replace the fixing roller.
6) Feed roller, Registration roller, Feeding guide
Is the feed roller, registration roller, or feeding guide coated with paper lint or dust?
YES: Clean the soiled areas.
NO: If scratches are found on the feeding guide, replace it.
3.

Skew

1) Feed roller, Registration roller, Feeding guide


Is the feed roller, registration roller, or feeding guide coated with paper lint or dust?
YES: Clean the soiled areas.
2) Registration roller assembly spring
Is the spring of the registration roller displaced?
YES: Correct the spring, or replace it.

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V . Arrangement and Functions of Electric Parts


A.

Sensors

PS6
PS5

PS1
PS4
PS3

PS1402

PS2

PS1401

PS1403

PS1302
PS1301

PS1
PS1208
PS1202

PS1206
PS1205
PS3

PS2
PS1207
PS1201
PS1204
PS1203

Figure 4-501

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Reader unit

Symbol

Name

Notation

Photointerrupter

PS1
PS2
PS3
PS4
PS5
PS6
PS1
PS2
PS3
PS1201
PS1202
PS1203
PS1204
PS1205
PS1206
PS1207
PS1208
PS1301
PS1302
PS1401
PS1402
PS1403

Printer unit

Photointerrupter

Description
Original scanner home position sensor
ADF open/closed sensor
Original sensor 1
Original sensor 2
Original sensor 3
Original sensor 4
Registration paper sensor
Pickup sensor
Pickup unit sensor
Lower cassette sensor
Upper cassette sensor
Lower cassette paper level sensor 1
Lower cassette paper level sensor 2
Upper cassette paper level sensor 1
Upper cassette paper level sensor 2
Lower cassette paper sensor
Upper cassette paper sensor
Multifeeder tray paper sensor
Holding plate position sensor
Face-down delivery tray full sensor
Face-down delivery tray paper sensor
Fixing delivery paper sensor

Table 4-501

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B.

Thermistor, Lamps, and Heaters

ELCB1

LA1
THM
H1

MSW1

SW1401
MSW1
TH TSW

SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

SW101
SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

Figure 4-502

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Name

Notation

Description

Thermistor

THM

Original scanning lamp thermistor

Lamp

LA1

Scanning lamp

Heater leakage
breaker

H1
ELCB1
MSW1

Scanning lamp heater


Leakage breaker
Reader unit rear power switch

MSW1
SW101
SW1401
SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604
SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604
TH
TSW

Printer unit power switch


Printer unit power switch (w/ face plate)
Door switch
Cassette 2 size detecting switch 1
Cassette 2 size detecting switch 2
Cassette 2 size detecting switch 3
Cassette 2 size detecting switch 4
Cassette 1 size detecting switch 1
Cassette 1 size detecting switch 2
Cassette 1 size detecting switch 3
Cassette 1 size detecting switch 4
Thermistor
Thermal switch

Printer unit

Reader unit

Symbol

Thermistor
Thermal switch

Table 4-502

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C.

Clutches and Solenoids

SL3

CL1
ELCB2

SL2
CL3

RLY1

CL2
SL1

Figure 4-503

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Symbol

Name

Notation

Leakage breaker
Clutch

ELCB2
CL1
CL2
CL3

Leakage breaker
Registration clutch
Feeding clutch
Multifeeder pickup clutch

Solenoid

SL1
SL2
SL3
RLY1

Cassette pickup solenoid


Holding plate solenoid
Face-up delivery solenoid
Power cut relay

CL

SL

Relay

Description

Table 4-503

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D.

Fans, Motors, and Heater

FM1

FM2

PM1

FAN4

FAN2
FAN6
FAN5

H2
H1

FAN3
MT1
FAN1
SMT1

Figure 4-504

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Symbol

Name
Fan

Heater

Motor

Notation
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
FAN6
FM1
FM2
H1
H2
MT1
PM1
SMT1

Description
Fixing assembly/scanner fan
Power supply fan
Electrical unit fan
Fixing assembly fan
Multifeeder fan
Controller power supply cooling fan
Heat discharge fan 1
Heat discharge fan 2
Fixing main heater
Fixing sub heater
Main motor
Original scanner motor
Pickup motor

Table 4-504

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E.

PCBs

[2]
[1]

[9]
[6]

[8]

[5]

[3]
[4]

[7]
[5]
[7]
[4]
[6]
[16]

[3]

[17]

[8]

[1]
[2]

[22]

[18]
[19]
[20]

[9]
[10]

[22]

[21]

[13]
[12]
[11]
[15]
[14]

Figure 4-505
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Printer unit

Reader unit

Ref.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
[17]
[18]
[19]
[20]
[21]
[22]
[23]

Name

Description

Reader unit main power supply PCB


Interface PCB
Reader controller PCB
Original Scanner motor driver PCB
Inverter PCB
Intensity detection PCB
CCD/CCD driver PCB
Noise filter PCB
Accessory power supply PCB
Control panel CPU PCB
Control panel PCB
System controller PCB
Memory PCB
PDL PCB
Network PCB
Relay PCB
Image processor PCB
DC controller PCB
Noise filter PCB
Upper cassette size detection PCB
Controller DC power supply PCB
Multifeeder tray PCB
Pickup PCB
Lower cassette size detection PCB
SRAM PCB
Fan relay PCB
Switch/sensor PCB
BD PCB
Laser scanner motor driver PCB
Laser driver PCB
Relay PCB
High-voltage power supply PCB

Supplies power to the reader unit.


Communicates with the controller unit.
Controls reader unit sequence
Controls the original scanner motor drive.

Drives the scanning lamp.


Detects the intensity of light of the scanning lamp.

Drives the CCD.


Removes noise from the power supply line.

Supplies power to the DADF


Controls control panel sequence.
Controls key inputs.
Controls the system.
Stores machine information.
Converts PDL data into image data.
Controls network connection.
Relays PCBs.
Controls image processing.
Controls the printer unit.
Removes noise from the power supply line.
Detects the size of paper in the upper cassette.

Supplies power to the printer unit.


Controls pickup loads when the multifeeder is selected.
Controls pickup loads when the cassette is selected.
Detects the size of paper in the lower cassette.

Stores machine information.


Connects the controller unit cooling fan.
Controls switches/sensors.
Detects the laser beam.
Controls the laser scanner motor drive.
Controls the laser output.
Turns on/off the printer unit power.
Controls the high-voltage power supply.

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F.

Duplex Unit
M8
SL
SL
PS2
PS2

M
PS2

CL

PS2

[1]

Figure 4-506

Symbol
CL

SL

Name
Clutch

CL5

Duplex feeding clutch

Photointerrupter

PS23
PS24
PS25
PS26
SL6
SL7
M7
M8

Duplex feed roller 1 home position sensor


Duplex unit paper sensor
Horizontal guide home position sensor
Reversal paper sensor
Duplex flapper solenoid
Reversing roller releasing solenoid
Horizontal registration motor
Duplex motor

Solenoid
Motor

Ref.
[1]

Description

Notation

Description

Name
Duplex driver PCB

Controls loads inside the duplex unit and executes detection operations.

Table 4-506

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G.

Variable Resistors (VR), Light-Emitting Diodes, and Check


Pins by PCB

Of the variable resistors (VR), light-emitting diodes (LED), and check pins used in the machine, those needed in the field are discussed.
Caution:
Do not touch the VRs or check pins not found in the lists. They are for use at the factory only,
and require special tools and a level of accuracy based on correct measurement.
Caution:
1. Some LEDs emit dim light because of leakage current when they are off; this is a normal
condition, and must be kept in mind.
2. VRs that may be use in the field ...............................
VRs that must not be used in the field ......................

1.
a.

Reader Unit
Reader Controller PCB

1
B50

61
62

J1614

4 1
2
J1613
A50

119
120
59
60

13
J1602
1

J1612
6
B1
1

A1

SW1601
8

2 1
J1615

J1604
1

J1611
7

J1601

VR1601B12 B1
J1609
J1610
A1 A12
1
7

J1607 B15
B1 B11
B1
J1608
J1606
1 2 A1
A15 A1
A11

FLASH ROM
82 4MB

1
6
1

B8
B1
J1605
A1
A8

Figure 4-507

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Name

Notation

Description

VR1601 Original scanning lamp

adjusting VR
SW1601 Site DIP SW

Used when replacing the original scanning lamp,


light intensity detection PCB, or standard white plate.
See the next page

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Details of SW1601
SW1601
SW7
SW6
SW5
SW4
SW3
SW2
SW1
1

Reserved
AB/Inch original size sensor arrangement
Counter series
AB/Inch series

Figure 4-508

AB/Inch series

Series

SW1 SW2

AB

Inch

AB/Inch

Table 4-508

Counter Series

Series

SW3 SW4

Japan

North America

Taiwan,
General,
Korea

UK, Australia,
France,
Germany,
Europe, Italy

Table 4-509

AB/Inch Original Size Arrangement


Series

SW5 SW6

AB

Inch

None

Table 4-510

Reserved 6 (default)

SW7
0

Table 4-511
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b.

Original Scanner Motor Driver PCB


B8
B1
J303
A8
A1

J301

J302

Figure 4-509
2.
a.

Printer Unit
DC Controller PCB

J208

J225
LED201
J206

J207

J202

J204

J215
J218

J229

J223

J220

J210

J214
J221 J216 J209

J219

J213

J222

J212

J205

J201

SW201

J203

J217

Figure 4-510

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b.

Switch/Sensor PCB

J1402
2
1

1
3

14

SW1401
4

J1401

Figure 4-511

SW No.

Description

SW1401 Door switch

Table 4-512
c.

Cassette Paper Size Detecting Switch PCB

J1601

SW1604 SW1603 SW1602 SW1601

Figure 4-512

SW No.
SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

Description
Switch for cassette
size detection
(Printer service
manual p. 4-6P)

Table 4-513
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d.

High-Voltage Power Supply PCB

VR702
B12

B1

VR701
A12 J701

TB706

A1

TB705

TB703
TB702

TB701

TB704
1

T704

Figure 4-513

VR No.
VR701
VR702

Function
For factory

Table 4-514

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3.
a.

Controller Unit
System Controller PCB
J1046 J1008

J1045

J1002
J1001

J1010
J1015

J1030

J1007
J1017

J1011

J1020

J1023 J1022

J1042

SW1

J1021 J1041

Figure 4-514
b.

Memory PCB

J30

Figure 4-515

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c.

SRAM PCB

J601

Figure 4-516
d.

PDL PCB

Connector for PCL firmware


J1

IC100
Connector for expansion RAM
J3

Figure 4-517

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e.

Network PCB

J502

Figure 4-518
f.

Relay PCB

J304
J306
J303
J307
J302

J301

Figure 4-519

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g.

Image Processor PCB

J402

J401

J403

Figure 4-520
h.

Parallel Connector PCB

J1653
J1651
J1652

Figure 4-521

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4.
a.

Fax Unit
G3 Fax PCB

J4
J6

J3

J7

J5

Figure 4-522
b.

NCU PCB

J3

J1

Figure 4-523

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c.

Modular Jack PCB

J102

J101

Figure 4-524

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VI . Upgrading the Controller System


The controller system may be upgraded by downloading from a PC.

A.

Before Starting the Work

Obtain the following:

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PC to which the service support tool (download tool; version 1.2J or later) has been installed
Bi-Centronics cable (w/ the notation "IEEE 1284 Std-compliant")
System CD

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B.

Managing Data

1) Start up the service support tool.


2) Select next on the data management side.

Figure 4-601
3) On the Management Work screen of the ROM data, select add data.

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4) On the following screen, select register from selected folder.

Figure 4-603
5) Select the drive in which the System CD has been inserted.
6) Select the file of the version in question, and click register.

Figure 4-604

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C.
1.

Downloading
Connection
Check to make sure that the machines data lamp is off.

1) Turn off the machines two main power switches, and disconnect the power plug. If the network cable and the fax board are installed, disconnect the cable.
2) Connect the PC to the parallel connector on the controller side with a parallel cable.

The PC must remain off.


The 25-pin terminal of the parallel cable must be connected to the PC while its 36-pin terminal must be connected to the machine.

3) Turn on the PC, and start up the service support tool.


4) Connect the machines power plug to the power outlet, and turn on the main power switch
(reader side first and then the printer side).
2. Starting Downloading
1) Select next on the download/upload side.

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2) Select SYSTEM or RUI, and then select connect.

Figure 4-606
3) Start the machines service mode, and make the following selections: COPIER>Functions>
SYSTEM>DOWNLOAD; then, click OK so that the machine will be in download standby
mode (indicating STANDBY).
4) When the machine is ready, click OK of the Service Support Tool screen.

Figure 4-607

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5) When connection ends, the following screen will appear. Select OK.

Figure 4-608
6) Select download system software on the Service Support Tool screen.

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7) Select the desired language and the site on the Service Support Tool screen from list of software; then, click start to start downloading.

Figure 4-610
8) See that the progress of work is indicated during downloading.

Figure 4-611
9) When downloading has ended, turn off the PC as follows: OK>go to basic selection menu>go
to previous screen>end.
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3.
1)
2)
3)
4)

After Downloading
Turn off the machines main switch, and disconnect the power plug.
Turn off the PC.
Remove the parallel cable from the PC and the machine.
If the network cable and the fax board are installed, fit the cable to its slot, and turn on the
machines main switch.
5) When the machine has started up, start service mode and check the system version of the HDD:
COPIER>DISPLAY>VERSION>MN_CNT.

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VII . Service Mode


A.

Outline

The service mode screens are in a 3-layer construction: Initial screen, Level 1/Level 2 screens,
and Level 3 screens.

User screen

( )(2,8)( )
Reset key
Initial screen

Reset key
Select an item.

Level 1/ Level 2
From Level
screen
1/ Level 2
screen

Select a Level 1
item at the top of
the screen.

Use the Level 3 key to make a selection.


Previous/
NEXT
PREV
Next page

Level 3 screen

PREV

Level 3 screen

NEXT

Previons/
Next page

PREV

Level 3 screen

NEXT

Previous/
Next page

PREV

Level 3 screen

NEXT

Previous/
Next page

Figure 4-A701 Screen Construction

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The machines service mode consists of seven modes and fax service modes:

COPIER
Control display mode

FEEDER

DISPLAY

BOARD

I/O

I/O display mode

ADJUST

Adjustment mode

FUNCTION
OPTION
TEST
COUNTER
FAX

Operation/inspection mode
Settings mode
Test print mode
Counter mode

#1 through #10

Figure 4-A702 Classification of Service Mode


1.

Starting Service Mode and Making selections


1) Press the asterisk key on the control panel.
2) Press 2 and 8 on the keypad at the same time.
3) Press the asterisk key on the control panel.
The above operations will bring up the Initial screen.

Service mode of the machine


COPIER
FEEDER

Service mode of the ADF


If installed

FAX

Service mode of the fax


If installed
BOARD

Service mode of the accessory board


If installed

Figure 4-A703 Initial Screen

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2.

Ending Service Mode


Press the Reset key once to return to the service mode Initial screen (Figure 4-A703).
Press the Reset key twice to end service mode and return to the User screen (standard).
Caution:
If you used Adjust, Function, or Option mode, be sure to turn off and then on the power after
executing it.

3.

Backing Up the RAM


Each reader is adjusted before shipment, and the settings are recorded on the service label
(back of the front cover).
Replacing the reader controller PCB or clearing the RAM affects these settings. Be sure to
enter the new settings in service mode.
The printer unit does not have a service label.
If you made adjustments or changed the settings of service mode in the field, be sure to record
the new settings on the service label.

COPIER/ADJUST
ADF-XY ADF-X
ADF-Y

CCD

FACTRY 1 2 3 4 5

COPIER/ADJUST
CCD
B-GB
AL-RG
AL-GB

FACTRY 1 2 3 4 5

W-PLT-X
W-PLT-Y
W-PLT-Z
A-RG
B-RG
A-GB

Figure 4-A704 Service Label

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4.
a.

Basic operation
Initial Screen

COPIER
Initial items

FEEDER

Touch an item to
select.

FAX
BOARD

Figure 4-A705
b.

Level 1/Level 2 Screen

Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

Level 1 items
Touch an item to
select.

VERSION
USER

ALARM-1
CCD

ACC-STS

Level 2 items
Touch an item to
select.

JAM

SENSOR

ERR

MISC

Figure 4-A706

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c.

Level 3 Screen
Page number
Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test


< 1/2>

<VERSION>
Level 2 items

Level 3 items

Counter

< READY >

IP

00.00

PANEL

00.00

SCANNER

00.00

FEEDER

00.00

SORTER

00.00

FAX

00.00

WAITING:

PS/PCL

00.00

DOOR:

LIPS

00.00
PREV

State of the machine


is ready for servicing/
copying operation.
has detected a paper jam.
is executing service
operator.
is executing initial rotation
(or the like).
has detected that the door
is open.
is executing copying option.
has detected a service error.

READY:
JAM:
SERVICE:

COPYING:
ERROR:

NEXT

Previous page
Next page

Figure 4-A707

Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

< 1/1 >

<LAMP>

< READY >

FL-OFST

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

FL-DUTY

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

FL-PDUTY

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

Press an item to highlight


(reverse video).

Counter

Input range

Before a change
Input value

FL-OFST

PREV

NEXT

+/-

OK
Use to store the input value.

Press to toggle between + and -.


Stop

key: press it to stop the ongoing operation.

Clear

key: press it to clear a value.

Start

key: use it to make a copy in service ode.

Figure 4-A708
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B.

DISPLAY (control display mode)


The following is the COPIER>DISPLAY screen; for Level 3 items, see the next page.
Display

I/O

VERSION

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

CCD

USER
ACC-STS

SENSOR
JAM

MISC

ERR

ALARM-1

Figure 4-B701 COPIER>DISPLAY Screen

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Level 1
DISPLAY

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Level 2

Level 3

Description

VERSION

IP
PANEL
SCANNER
FEEDER
SORTER
FAX
PC/PCL
LIPS
DECK
MN-CONT
P-CONT
BOOT-ROM

ROM version of the image processor PCB


ROM version of the control panel PCB
ROM version of the original scanner motor PCB
ROM version of the feeder controller PCB
ROM version of the finisher controller PCB
ROM version of the fax board
ROM version of the PC/PCL controller PCB
ROM version of the LIPS controller PCB
ROM version of the deck controller PCB
ROM version of the main controller PCB
ROM version of the printer DC controller PCB
version of the BOOT ROM

USER

LANGUAGE language used, paper size series

ACC-STS

FEEDER
SORTER
DECK

connection of the feeder


connection of the finisher
connection of the paper deck

JAM

jam history

ERR

error history

CCD

TARGET-B
TARGET-G
TARGET-R
BOF-B
BOF-G
BOF-R
OFST-OB
OFST-OG
OFST-OR
OFST-EB
OFST-EG
OFST-ER
GAIN-OB
GAIN-OG
GAIN-OR
GAIN-EB
GAIN-EG
GAIN-ER
CCD-TYPE

shading target value of BLUE


shading target value of GREEN
shading target value of RED
output value of the CCD for BLUE when the scanning lamp is off
output value of the CCD for GREEN when the scanning lamp is off
output value of the CCD for RED when the scanning lamp is off
offset level value for CCD odd-number bit BLUE (SH-SW=0)
offset level value for CCD odd-number bit GREEN (SH-SW=0)
offset level value for CCD odd-number bit RED (SH-SW=0)
offset level value for CCD even-number bit BLUE (SH-SW=0)
offset level value for CCD even-number bit GREEN (SH-SW=0)
offset level value for CCD even-number bit RED (SH-SW=0)
gain level value for CCD odd-number bit BLUE (SH-SW=0)
gain level value for CCD odd-number bit GREEN (SH-SW=0)
gain level value for CCD odd-number bit RED (SH-SW=0)
gain level value for CCD even-number bit BLUE (SH-SW=0)
gain level value for CCD even-number bit GREEN (SH-SW=0)
gain level value for CCD even-number bit RED (SH-SW=0)
not used

SENSOR

SC-HP
DOC-SZ

original scanner home position sensor


original size detected by the original size sensor

MISC

FL-LIFE

life of the scanning lamp

ALARM-1

DF

most recent alarm for the feeder

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VERSION
Indicates the ROM version of the copier and accessory PCBs.
Level 1

Remarks

Description

IP

ROM version of the image processor PCB

PANEL

ROM version of the control panel PCB

SCANNER

ROM version of the original scanner motor PCB

FEEDER

ROM version of the feeder controller PCB

SORTER

ROM version of the finisher controller PCB

FAX

ROM version of the fax controller PCB

PS/PCL

ROM version of the PS/PCL controller PCB

LIPS

ROM version of the LIPS controller PCB

DECK

ROM version of the deck controller PCB

MN-CONT

ROM version of the main controller PCB

P-CONT

ROM version of the printer DC controller PCB

Indication <xx. yy>


Version number
R&D control number

BOOT-ROM ROM version of the BOOT ROM

USER
Indicates items related to the User screen and the user.
Level 1

Description

Remarks

LANGUAGE

language used, type of paper size


control

Indication <LANGUAGE JP jp. oo. aa>


Country code

aa
00
01
02
03

Language used
Destination
00:CANON
01:OEM
02:COMMON

AB series
Inch series
A series
All sizes

Paper series code

ACC-STS
Level 1

Description

FEEDER

Connection of the feeder

SORTER

Connection of the finisher

DECK

Connection of the paper deck pedestal

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Remarks
1: connected, 0: not connected

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JAM
Indicates jam data.

Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test


< 1/7 >

< JAM >

Counter

< READY >

01 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII


02 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII
03 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII
04 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII
05 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII
06 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII
07 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII
08 AAA BBBB CCCC DDDD E FFff G HHHHHH IIIII
PREV

NEXT

+/-

OK

Figure 4-B702 JAM Screen

Level 3

Description

Remarks

AAA

Order of occurrence (higher the number, the older the jam)

1 to 50

BBBB

Date of occurrence

Month, day (2 digits each)

CCCC

Time of occurrence

24-hr notation

DDDD

Return time

24-hr notation

Location of occurrence

0: machine, 1: feeder, 2: finisher

FFff

Jam code

FF:
ff:

Source of paper

HHHHHH

Pickup counter for source of paper

IIIII

Paper size

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Code

Type of jam

01xx

Delay

02xx

Stationary

0Axx

Residual at power-on

0Bxx

Door open during copying

Code
xx01

Registration paper sensor (PS1)

xx02

Pick up unit sensor (PS2)

xx32

Fixing unit delivery sensor


(PS1403)

xx33

Face-down tray paper sensor


(PS1402)

xx61

Reversal paper sensor (PS26)

xx63

Duplexing unit paper sensor (PS24)

xx91

Finisher jam

Table 4-B701
G. Source of Paper
Code

Description

Cassette 1

Cassette 2

Not used

Not used

Side paper deck

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

Manual feed tray

Not used

Duplex unit

Jam sensor

Table 4-B703

Table 4-B702

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COPIER>DISPLAY

ERR
Indicates error codes.

Display

Adjust Function Option Test

I/O

< 1/3 >

< ERR >

Counter

< READY >

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

AA

BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFff G HH

PREV

NEXT

+/-

OK

Figure 4-B703

Description

Remarks

AAA

Order of occurrence (higher the number, the older the error)

1 to 20

BBBB

Date of occurrence

Month, day (2 digits each)

CCCC

Time of occurrence

24-hr notation

DDDD

Return time

24-hr notation

EEEE

Code

See IX Self Diagnosis in Chapter


13.

FFff

Detail code

If none, 0000

Location of occurrence

0: machine, 1: feeder, 2: finisher

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CCD
Level 3
TARGET-B

Description

Remarks

Shading target value of BLUE

TARGET-G Shading target value of GREEN


TARGET-R

Shading target value of RED

BOF-B

CCD output value of BLUE when the scanning lamp is off


<BOF-B xx/yy>

BOF-G

CCD output value of GREEN when the scanning lamp is off


<BOF-G xx/yy>

BOF-R

CCD output value of RED when the scanning lamp is off


<BOF-R xx/yy>

OFST-OB

Offset level adjustment value of BLUE for CCD odd bits

When COPIER>Option>BODY>

OFST-OG

Offset level adjustment value of GREEN from CCD odd bits

SHSW is 0.

OFST-OR

Offset level adjustment value of RED for CCD odd bits

OFST-EB

Offset level adjustment value of BLUE for CCD even bits

OFST-EG

Offset level adjustment value of GREEN for CCD even bits

OFST-ER

Offset level adjustment value of RED for CCD even bits

GAIN-OB

Gain level adjustment of BLUE for CCD odd bits.

GAIN-OG

Gain level adjustment value of GREEN for CCD odd bits

GAIN-OR

Gain level adjustment value of RED for CCD odd bits

GAIN-EB

Gain level adjustment value of BLUE for CCD even bits

GAIN-EG

Gain level adjustment value of GREEN for CCD even bits

GAIN-ER

Gain level adjustment value of RED for CCD even bits

CCD-TYPE

not used

xx: odd number


yy: even number

Sensor
Level 3

Description

Remarks

SC-HP

Output of the original scanner home position sensor

0: home position
1: non-home position

DOC-SZ

Size of the original detected by the original size sensor

xxxx: A4, A3, B4, B5, etc.

MISC
Level 3
FL-LIFE

Description
Warning (scanning lamp approaching the end of its life; this
is a warning only, and the end will be indicated by E219)

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Remarks
0: normal
1: warning
(For replacement, see p. 12-10.)

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ALARM
Level 3
DF

Description

Remarks

Most recent feeder alarm; if none, 00. For DADF alarms,


see Figure 4-B704.

Detecting Jams in the DADF


S14
M4

S4
S6
S1
S7
S3

MS1 MS2

S12
S8

S1
S3
S4

Original tray paper sensor


Registration paper sensor
Upper cover sensor

S6
S7
S8

Delivery sensor 1
Pickup sensor
Reversal sensor

S12
S14
MS1
MS2

Delivery sensor 2
Re-circulating sensor
RF switch
Upper cover switch

Figure 4-B704

Pickup

Type of original jam

Sensor

Description

Code

Original pull-out

S1,S7

The sensor (S7) does not detect the leading edge of an


original 1500 msec after the pickup motor (M1) has
turned on and, in addition, the sensor (S1) does not
detect an original.

0001

Pickup delay

S7

The sensor (S7) does not detect the leading edge of an


original 1500 msec after the pickup motor (M1) has
turned on.

0002

Registration delay

S3,S7

The sensor (S3) does not detect the leading edge of an


original 350 msec after the sensor (S7) has detected
the leading edge of an original.

0003

Table 4-B704

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Original faulty
placement

Sensor

Description

RF operation

Code

RE-circulating
bar idle swing

S14

The re-circulating bar makes an idle swing without


coming into contact with an original immediately
after the re-circulating motor (M4) has turned on.

Stops operation
immediately after
detection.

01

Pickup faulty

S7

The senor (S7) does not detect the leading edge of


an original 1500 msec at time of pickup.

The separation
belt, feed roller,
and pickup roller
stop immediately.
The DADF stops
operation after
discharging copies (of preceding
originals).

03

Paper stopper
override

S7

When an original is placed, it rides over the paper


stopper.

Stops operation
immediately upon
detection.

05

Different number
of originals after
jam removal

S3

The number of originals placed on the original


tray after the removal of a jam changes as
follows; see Note 1:

Stops operation
immediately upon
detection

11

Stops operation
after counting up
to 100.

12

number of originals
made

Wrong number of
originals

S3

number of originals
placed on the original tray

The re-circulating lever fails to fall down to the


original tray, not enabling detection of the last
original.
Reference:
Normally, the original tray can accommodate
50 sheets of A5, STMT, A4, B5, or LTR or 25
sheets of A3, B4, 279x432 mm (11"x17"), or
LGL.

Original pull-out

S14

The re-circulating lever falls to the original tray


in the middle of processing an original.

Stops operation
immediately upon
detection.

13

Original size error

S3

The original picked up is a non-default size.

Stops operation
immediately upon
detection.

14

Original size error


or mixed sizes in
reduced page
composition
mode (Note 1)

S3

[1] The original picked up is of a type not suited to


reduced page composition mode.
[2] The size of the original picked up is different
from that of the first original.

Stops operation
upon detection.

15

Note 1: To reset, remove the originals from the original tray and open the DADF.
Figure 4-B705

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C.

I/O Mode
The following is the COPIER>I/O screen and a list of Level 3 items.
Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

RCON

FEEDER
SORTER

Figure 4-C701 COPIER>I/O Level 2 Screen


1.

R-CON (input/output state of reader controller PCB)


The following is the COPIER>I/O screen and Level 3 items.
Item

Remarks

Input/Output port of the reader controller PCB

P001

Description

P025

Guide to the Screen


P001 xxxxxxxx
bit 0
bit 7
address

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Address

bit

P015

bit0

scanning lamp ON detection signal

HEATRUNON

J115-4

bit1

Not used

bit2

Not used

bit4

Original size sensor 1 detection signal

DSZ1

J117A-5

bit5

Original size sensor 2 detection signal

DSZ2

J117A-8

bit6

Original size sensor 3 detection signal

DSZ3

J117B-2

bit7

Original size sensor 4 detection signal

DSZ4

J117B-5

bit0

Copyboard cover open/closed sensor


signal

CBCC

J117A-2

L: (open)

bit1

Power supply fan lock detection signal

FAN 1 DEC

J129-1

H: locked

bit2

Scanner motor fan lock detection signal

FAN 2 DEC

J3011-3

H: locked

bit3

Not used

bit4

Not used

bit5

Not used

bit6

Not used

bit7

scanning lamp error signal

FLERR

J129-6

H: error

bit0

Size sensor drive signal

L: ON

bit1

Not used

bit2

Original scanner hold drive

HOLDOFF

J113B-7

L: on hold

bit3

Not used

bit4

Not used

bit5

Not used

bit6

Not used

bit7

Feeder power supply drive signal

APCON

J129-12

L: ON

bit0

Not used

bit1

Power supply fan drive signal

PSFANON

J129-2

L: high speed
H: Low speed

bit2

Scanner motor fan drive signal

SCNFANON

J3011-1

L: ON

bit3

Not used

bit4

Lamp heater drive signal

LPHTON

J115-4

L: OFF

bit5

Not used

bit6

Not used

bit7

Not used

bit0

Not used

bit1

Not used

bit2

Not used

bit3

Not used

bit4

Not used

bit5

Not used

P017

P019

P021

P022

Display

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Connector

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Address

bit

P022

bit6

Not used

bit7

Not used

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Signal

Connector

Remarks

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FEEDER (state of feeder controller PCB)


Item

Description
Input/output port of the feeder controller PCB

P001

Remarks

P010

Guide to the Screen


P001 xxxxxxxx
bit 0
bit 7
address
Address
P001

Item

Description

Remarks

BDIR

Belt motor (M3) rotation direction


signal

For right delivery, 1

SMPSL

Stamp solenoid (SL4) drive

When 1, ON.

FLPSL1

Paper change plate solenoid (SL3)


drive

When 1, ON.

STPSL

Stopper plate solenoid (SL1) drive

When 1, ON.

SPRS

Pickup sensor (S7)

When paper is present, 1

EJTS1

Delivery sensor 1 (S6)

When paper is present, 1

TLIRNS

Reversal sensor (S8)

When paper is present, 1

P003

RSS

Re-circulation sensor (S14)

When paper is present, 1

P004

DCTS

Pickup roller sensor (S5)

When in home position, 1

ECLK

Delivery motor clock sensor (S3)

While in rotation, repeats 0 and 1

RCLK

Registration roller clock sensor (S11)

While in rotation, repeats 0 and 1

BCLK1

Belt motor clock sensor (S10)

While in rotation, repeats 0 and 1

FCLK

Feed motor clocks sensor (S9)

While in rotation, repeats 0 and 1

SMON

Pickup motor (M1) drive signal

When drive, 1

SMPWM

Pickup motor (M1) rotation speed


signal

0 and 1 change according to speed

FMPWM

Feed motor (M2) rotation speed


signal

0 and 1 change according to speed

BMON

Belt motor (M34) drive signal

When 1, ON

BMPWA

Belt motor (M3) rotation speed signal

0 and 1 change according to speed

WGTSL

Paper retaining plate solenoid (SL2)

When 1, ON.

CL

Clutch (CL) drive

When 1, ON.

BK

Brake (BK) drive

When 1, ON.

ORGLED

Original indication (LED101,


LED102)

When 0, ON.

P002

P006

P007

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Address
P007

P008

P009
P010

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Item

Description

Remarks

RSDRV

Re-circulation motor (M5) drive signal

When 1, ON.

SDIR

Pickup motor (M1) rotation direction


signal

When upper separation is ON,


1

EMPWM

Delivery motor (M5) rotation speed


signal

0 and 1 change according to


speed

SW1 on the feeder controller PCB

When pressed, 1

SW2 on the feeder controller PCB

When pressed, 1

SW3 on the feeder controller PCB

When pressed, 1

EJTS2

Delivery sensor 2 (S12)

When paper is present, 1

UPCCL,
CVRSW

Upper cover switch (MS2), Upper cover


sensor (S4)

When upper feeder is opened, 0

RFC

Feeder switch (MS1)

When 0, feeder open

LED2 on the feeder controller PCB

When 0, ON.

LED1 on the feeder controller PCB

When 0, ON.

DSW1-1 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

DSW1-2 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

DSW1-3 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

DSW1-4 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

DSW1-5 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

DSW1-6 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

DSW1-7 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

DSW1-8 on the feeder controller PCB

When 1, ON.

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SORTER (state of finisher controller PCB)


Item

Remarks

Input/output port of the finisher controller PCB

P001

Description

P037

Guide to the Screen


P001 xxxxxxxx
bit 0
bit 7
address
Display

Remarks

bit

P001

bit0

Stapler connection detection

STPCNT

J8-7

L (present)

bit1

Staple sensor

HOOKEMP

J8-6

L (present)

bit2

Inlet path sensor

PENT

JI3-3

L (paper present)

bit3

Shutter closed detecting switch

SHTCLS

J7-3

L (closed)

bit4

Swing guide open detecting switch

SWGOPN

J5-12

L (closed)

bit5

Upper limit detecting switch

TRAYULIM

J5-8

H (limit)

bit6

Tray area detecting switch

TRAYSAFE

J5-6

H (danger)

bit7

Front door open/closed detecting


switch

EDROPN

J5-3

H (open)

bit0

Alignment moor phase-A output

JI1-5, 3

bit1

Alignment motor phase-B output

JI4, 2

bit2

Alignment motor current switch

JI1-2 ~ 5

bit4

Feed motor phase-A output

J10-6

bit5

Feed motor phase-B output

J10-5

bit6

Feed motor A* output

J10-4

bit7

Feed motor B* output

J10-3

bit0

Available port

bit1

Available port

bit2

Available port

bit3

EEPROM DO

bit0

EEPROM DI

bit1

Shift motor clock sensor 1

bit2

Feed motor step clock

bit3

Shift motor clock sensor 2

SHFTCLK2

J12-B6

toggle

bit4

Buffer path present/absent

BUFDETCT

J4-7

L (prevent)

bit0

Stapler shift motor current switch

J8-1 ~ 4

L (when ON)

bit1

Feed motor current switch

J10-3 ~ 6

L (when ON)

P003

P002

P004

P005

P006

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Signal

Connector

Address

SHFTCLK1

J12-B3

L (when ON)

toggle
toggle

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Address

bit

P006

bit2

Measurement start signal

bit3

Measurement distance sensor


input

bit4

Reversing path sensor

REVPSENS

J12-B9

bit5

Measurement distance clock

HICLK

J6-3

bit0

Shutter open sensor

SHTOPN

J9-9

L (open)

bit1

Tray home position sensor

TRAYHP

J12-A6

H (HP)

bit2

LED

TRAIND

LED1

L (ON)

bit3

Delivery motor clock sensor

PDMCLK

J9-14

Toggle

bit4

EEPROM SK

bit5

Delivery path sensor

PDEL

J9-11

H (paper prevent)

bit6

Alignment motor retention current

J11-2 ~ 5

L (ON)

bit7

Stapler shift motor retention


current

J8-1 ~ 4

L (ON)

bit0

Delivery motor PWM

J11-6, 7

bit1

Delivery motor CCW

J11-6, 7

bit2

Shift motor PWM

J7-4 ~ 5

bit3

Delivery motor CW

J11-6, 7

bit4

Shift motor CCW

J7-4 ~ 5

bit5

Shift motor CW

J7-4 ~ 5

bit4

Stapler shift motor phase A

J8-1 ~ 4

bit5

Stapler shift motor phase B

J8-1 ~ 4

bit0

Stapler motor CW

J8-11, 12

bit1

Stapler motor CCW

J8-11, 12

bit2

Stapler try sensor

STPTY

J9-3

L (paper present)

bit3

Joint sensor

JOIMT

J12-A3

H (connected)

bit4

Stapler home position sensor

STPHP

J8-9

H (HP)

bit5

Swing guide open sensor

SWGGOPN

J13-6

L (open)

bit6

Stapler shift home position sensor

STPDRHP

J12-A9

L (HP)

bit7

Alignment home position sensor

JOGHP

J9-6

L (HP)

bit0

EEPROM CS

bit1

Shift motor temperature sensor

THMSW

J3-11

H (temperature
error)

bit2

Buffer path sensor

BUFPENT

J4-6

H (paper present)

bit3

Staple edging switch

HOOKENT

J16-2

L (staple edging)

bit4

New/old PCB identification

bit5

No. 1 tray sensor

FSTTRAY

J3-3

H (paper present)

bit6

No. 2 tray sensor

SNDTRAY

J3-6

H (paper present)

bit7

No. 3 tray sensor

TRDTRAY

J3-9

H (paper present)

P007

P008

P009

P012

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Signal

Connector

Remarks
H (start)

J6-1
L (paper present)

H (new PCB)

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Address

bit

Display

P013

bit0 Reversing roller drive solenoid

Signal

Connector

Remarks

REVSL

J14-2

H (ON)

bit4 Flapper solenoid

FLPSL

J13-8

H (ON)

bit5 Paddle solenoid

PDLSL

J11-9

H (ON)

bit1 Empty port


bit2 Empty port
bit3 Empty port

bit6 Solenoid timer output


bit7 Reference wall escape solenoid
P010

L (at start-up)
ESCPSL

J11-11

H (ON)

J10-3 ~ 6

L (during reversal)

bit0 Empty port


bit1 Empty port
bit2 Empty port
bit3 Empty port
bit4 Empty port
bit5 Empty port
bit6 Empty port
bit7 Empty port

P011

bit0 Empty port


bit1 Empty port
bit2 Feed motor current switch 2
bit3 Empty port
bit4 Empty port
bit5 Empty port
bit6 Empty port

P026

Push switch 2/3

SW1

P027

DIP switch 3/4

SW1

P028

DIP switch 1/2

SW1

P029

24-V output detection


Shift motor temperatur

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PUSHSW2

PUSHSW3

0 ~ 48

ON

ON

49 ~ 68

OFF

ON

69 ~ BE

ON

OFF

BF ~ FF

OFF

OFF

Table 4-C701 (P026)

DIPSW4

DIPSW3

0 ~ 48

ON

ON

49 ~ 68

ON

OFF

69 ~ BE

OFF

OFF

BF ~ FF

OFF

OFF

Table 4-C702 (P027)

DIPSW2

DIPSW1

0 ~ 48

ON

ON

49 ~ 68

ON

OFF

69 ~ BE

OFF

ON

BF ~ FF

OFF

OFF

Table 4-C703 (P028)

Power
0 ~ 166

OFF

167 ~ 255

ON

Table 4-C704 (P029)

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D.

ADJUST (adjustment mode)


The following is the ADJUST mode screen and a list of Level 3 items:
Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

BLANK
AE
ADJ-XY
CCD
COLOR

Figure 4-D701 COPIER>ADJUST Level 2 Screen

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Level 3
ADJUST

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Level 2

Level 1

Range

Description

AE

AE-TBL
BE-TBL

1~9
1~9

priority on speed AE mode text density adjustment


text reproduction adjustment

ADJ-XY

ADJ-X
ADJ-Y

0~32
0~255

image leading edge position adjustment


CCD image read start position (main scanning direction)
adjustment

CCD

W-PLT-X
W-PLT-Y
W-PLT-Z
A-RG

2000~11997
2000~11997
2000~11997
-9~9

B-RG

-9~9

A-GB

-9~9

B-GB

-9~9

AL-RG

-9~9

AL-GB

-9~9

standard white plate X signal data adjustment


standard white plate Y signal data adjustment
standard white plate Z signal data adjustment
color displacement correction in sub scanning direction
depending on RG ratio
color displacement correction in sub scanning direction not
dependant on RG rotio
color displacement correction in sub scanning direction
dependent on RG ratio
color displacement correction in sub scanning direction not
dependent on GB ratio
color displacement correction in sub scanning direction
dependent on RG ratio in the lens unit
color displacement correction in sub scanning direction
dependent on GB ratio in the lens unit

BLANK

BLANK-T
BLANK-L
BLANK-R
BLANK-B
BLANK-TP

1~500
1~500
1~500
1~500
90~110

image leading edge non-image width adjustment value input


left margin adjustment
right margin adjustment
trailing edge non-image width adjustment
leading edge margin adjustment

COLOR

ADJ-K
OFST-K

1~17
1~17

K color balance adjustment (for user)


K light area density and color balance adjustment

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1.

<AE>

ADJUST

Level 3
AE-TBL

Description

Remarks

Use it to adjust the text density when priority-on speed AE


mode is executed. It adjusts the density correction curve of
priority-on -speed AE.
A higher setting generates lighter text.
A lower setting generates darker text.

Settings: 1 to 9
Default: 5

Copy density
White

Higher
setting

Lower setting

Black
Black

BE-TBL

2.

White

Original densit

Use it to adjust the text density when priority-on-quality mode


AE is executed in black-and-white text mode.
A higher setting generates lighter text.
A lower setting generates darker text.

Settings: 1 to 9
Default: 5

<ADJ-XY>
Item

Description

Remarks

ADJ-X

Use it to change the image read start position in X direction.

Unit: puls (Caution)


Settings: 0 to +32

ADJ-Y

Use it to adjust the image red start position in Y direction.

Unit: pixel (Caution)


Settings: 0 to +255

Caution:
These settings will return to the default settings when the reader controller PCB is replaced,
the RAM on the reader controller PCB is initialized, or the DIMM is replaced, requiring
inputs upon replacement/initialization. Be sure to record the new settings on the reader unit
service label.

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3.

<CCD>
Item

Description

Remarks

W-PLT-X

Standard white plate X signal data

W-PLT-Y

Standard while plate Y signal data

W-PLT-Z

Standard while plate Z signal data

Settings: +2000 to +11997


(Refere caution)

Caution:
You must enter the value indicated under the bar code of the new standard white plate whenever you have replaced the standard white plate. After entering the value in service mode, be
sure also to record it on the reader unit service label.

Item
A-RG
B-RG

A-GB
B-GB
AL-RG

AL-GB

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Description
Corrects
color
displacement
occurring in
sub scanning
direction
(scanner) by
adjusting the
corrective
values of the
three-line
CCD sensor
(RG and
GB).

Remarks

Use it to correct color displacement in sub


scanning direction dependent on the RG ratio.

Settings: -9 to + 9

Use it to correct color displacement in sub


scanning direction not depending on the RG
ratio.
Corrects color displacement in sub scanning
direction dependent on the GB ratio.
Corrects color displacement in sub scanning
direction not dependent on the BG ratio.
Corrects color displacement in sub scanning
direction dependent on the RG ratio in the lens
unit.
Corrects color displacement in sub scanning
direction despondent on the GB ratio in the lens
unit.

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4.

<BLANK>
Adjusts the image non-image width.
Level 3

Description

Remarks

BLANK-T

Non-image width adjustment input for the image leading edge

BLANK-L

Non-image width adjustment input for the image left

BLANK-R

Non-image width adjustment input for the image right

BLANK-B

Non-image width adjustment value for the image trailing edge

BLANK-TP

Margin width adjustment value for the image leading edge


If the leading edge margin differs among paper sizes because of
motor inaccuracy, correct the image extension in 0.1%
increments.

5.

<COLOR>
Adjusts color balance.
Level 3

COPIER>ADJUST

Description

ADJ-K

Use it to adjust K color balance for the user.


A higher setting generates higher density (darker images).

OFST-K

Use it to adjust the density of K light areas.


A lower setting decreases fogging.

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If you have
replaced the IP
PCB or initialized
the RAM on the
IP PCB, enter the
values indicated
on the service
label.
The non-image
width will not be
smaller than 2mm
at the top and rear
edges, and will
not be smaller
than 3mm at the
left and right
edges, because
the printer
inherently has
non-image width.

Remarks
Settings: -8 to +8
Default: 0

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E.

FUNCTION (operation check mode)


The following is the COPIER>FUNCTION screen and a list of Level 3 items.

Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

CCD
PANEL

SYSTEM

PART-CHK
CLEAR
MISC-R
MISC-P

Figure 4-E701 COPIER>FUNCTION Level 2 Screen

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COPIER>FUNCTION Items
Level 1
FUNCTION

Level 2

Level 3

Description

CCD

CCD-ADJ

automatic adjustment for CCD gain

PANEL

LCD-CHK
LED-CHK
LED-OFF
KEY-CHK
TOUCHCHK

checking for missing dots on the touch panel


checking the activation of LEDs on the control panel
checking the de-activation of LEDs note control panel
checking the inputs from keys on the control panel
adjusting the coordinates on the touch panel

PART-CHK

FAN-ON

checking fan operation

CLEAR

ERR
R-CON
MMI-FAX
SERVICE
FAX
JAM HIST
ERR-HIST
E354-CLR
E355-CLR
PDW-CLR
ADRS-BK
OPTION
MMI

initializing an error code


initializing the RAM on the reader controller PCB
initializing the back-up data of the fax control panel
initializing the back-up data of service mode
initializing the RAM on the fax board
initializing the jam history
initializing the error history
----initializing passwords
initializing addresses in the address book
initializing the back-up data of service mode OPTION
initializing common settings back-up items and copier control panel back-up
items

MISC-R

SCANLAMP
SC-MOVE
LAMP-ADJ
USE-LAMP

checking the activation of the scanning lamp


checking the operation of the scanner
adjusting the intensity of light when replacing the scanning lamp
adjusting the intensity of light of the scanning lamp when replacing a PCB

MISC-P

IP-CHK
P-PRINT
HIST-PRT
TRS-DATA
USER-PRT

executing self-diagnosis on the image processor PCB


printing the parameters in service mode
printing the jam/error history
transferring data in memory reception to a Box
generating a list of user modes in service mode

SYSTEM

DOMWLOADenabling downloading

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<CCD>
Level 3

Description

Remarks

CCD-ADJ

Use it to execute CCD gain auto adjustment.


Using the Item
1) Select the service mode COPIER>FUNCTION>CCD>CCDADJ.
2) Press the CCD-ADJ key to highlight it.
3) Press the OK key to execute the adjustment. The machine
perform the adjustment automatically so that the FL-lamp
lights on and off several times.
This adjustment is automatically performed when the machine
turns on.

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<PANEL>

COPIER>FUNCTION

Use it to check the control panel.


Description

Level 3

Remarks

LCD-CHK

Use it to check the touch panel for missing dots.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
The entire face of the touch panel will repeatedly
change from whit to black, red, green, and to blue.
2) Press the Stop key to end the operation.

LED-CHK

Use it to check the LEDs of the control panel.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
The LEDs will turn on in sequence. Select <LEDOFF> to end the operation.

LED OFF

Use it to end a check on the LEDs of the control panel.


1) Select the item to highlight to end the operation.

KEY-CHK

Use it to check the key inputs.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight.
2) Press the key to check. If normal, its corresponding
character will appear on the touch panel.
3) Select <KEY-CHK> to end the operation.

See Table 4-E701.

TOUCHKEY

Use it to adjust the coordinates on the touch panel.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Press the + symbols appearing on the touch panel in
sequence (9 locations).
3) Press the last + symbol to end the adjustment.

nThis operation matches the


point of a press on the touch
panel and its coordinates on
the LCD.
nBe sure to execute this mode
if you have replaced the LCD.

Screen display

Screen display

ID

ID

(screen OFF)

CLEAR

STOP

Screen display
#

Counter check

0~9

RESET

START

STAND BY

BILL

Table 4-E701
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<PART-CHK>

COPIER>FUNCTION

Use it to check the operation of a part.


Level 3
FAN-ON

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Description

Remarks

Use it to check the operation of the fan.


Using the Item
1) Press the key to start the fan. The operation will end in a
specific period of time. To stop in the middle, press the Stop
key.

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<CLEAR>

COPIER>FUNCTION

Use it to initialize the RAM/jam history/error code history.


Description

Level 3

Remarks

ERR

Use it to initialize an error code.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

Be sure to turn off


and then on the
power switch;
otherwise, the data
will not be
initialized.

R-CON

Initializing the RAM on the reader controller PCB.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

Be sure to turn off


and then on the
power switch;
otherwise, the data
will not be
initialized.

MMI-FAX

Use it to initialize the RAM on the image processor PCB.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

Be sure to turn off


and then on the
power switch;
otherwise, the data
will not be
initialized.

SERVICE

Use it to initialize the back-up data of service mode.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

Be sure to turn off


and then on the
power switch;
otherwise, the data
will not be
initialized.

FAX

Use it to initialize the RAM on the fax board.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

Be sure to turn off


and then on the
power switch;
otherwise, the data
will not be
initialized.

JAM-HIST

Use it to initialize the jam history.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

Be sure to turn off


and then on the
power switch;
otherwise, the data
will not be
initialized.

ERR-HIST

Use it to initialize the error history.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

Be sure to turn off


and then on the
power switch;
otherwise, the data
will not be
initialized.

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COPIER>FUNCTION
Description

Level 3

Remarks

E354-CLR

-------

-------

E355-CLR

-------

--------

PWD-CLR

Use it to initialize a password.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

The data will not be


initialized unless the
main power switch
has been turned off
and then on again.

ADRS-BK

Use it to initialize all addresses in the address book.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

The data will not be


initialized unless the
main power switch
has been turned off
and then on again.

OPTION

Use it to initialize the back-up data of service mode (OPTION).


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

The data will not be


initialized unless the
main power switch
has been turned off
and then on again.

MMI

Use it to initialize the common settings back-up items and the


copier control panel back-up items.
Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
2) Turn off and then on the main power switch.

The data will not be


initialized unless the
main power switch
has been turned off
and then on again.

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<MISC-R>

COPIER>FUNCTION
Description

Item

Remarks

SCANLAMP

Use it to start a check on the scanning lamp.

A press on the item


will highlight it; a
press on the OK key
then will keep the
scanning lamp to
remain fully on for 1
sec.

SC-MOVE

Use it to start a check on the scanner

A press on the item


will highlight it; a
press on the OK key
then will cause 1
HPA. Another press
on the OK key will
cause 2 HPB; this
sequence will be
repeated for 3 and 4 to
end the operation.

Display
1:
2:
3:
4:

HP
HP
HP
HP

Operating

LAMP-ADJ

Use it to adjust the intensity of lamp when a new scanning lamp


has been mounted.

USE-LAMP

Use it to adjust the intensity of light when scannng lamp has


been removed and then mounted or the reader controller PCB/
intensity detection PCB has been replaced.

A press on the item


will highlight it; a
press on the OK key
then will turn on the
scanning lamp. Turn
the scanning lamp
replacement VR
slowly until LED 111
goes on to indicate
that the optimum
intensity has been
reached: at the beep,
press the OK key to
end the operation.

Caution:
Wait for about 5 min until the intensity of the scanning lamp has stabilized after turning on
the machine before executing LAMP-ADJ or USE-LAMP.

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<MISC-P>
Use it to check the various PCBs.
Level 3

COPIER>FUNCTION

Description

Remarks

IP-CHK

Use it to check the image processor PCB.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.
A PCB check will automatically be made.
If the results are good, the screen will show OK; otherwise, it
will show NG.

P-PRINT

Use it to print out the input values of service mode.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.

Pickup Cassette
Upper cassette

HIST-PRT

Use it to print out a jam/error history.


Using the Item
1) Select the Item to highlight, and press the OK key.

Pickup Cassette
Upper cassette

TRS-DATA

Use it to transfer data received in memory mode to a Box.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.

If a printer-related
error has occurred, the
data received in
memory mode may be
transferred to a Box
and then transmitted to
a different terminal for
output.

USER-PRT

Use it to print out the input values of user mode.


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key.

Pickup Cassette
Upper cassette

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<SYSTEM>
Use it for downloading.

COPIER>FUNCTION

Level 3

Description

DOWN
LOAD

Use it to set connections or operations and check operations:


Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight, and press the OK key. The
machine will be in standby state, and indicate the notation
STANDBY.
2) See that the notation is CONNECTED during downloading.
3) See that the notation changes to HOLD at time of
communication. You may turn off the PC when HOLD has
appeared.

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F.

OPTION (settings mode)


The following is the COPIER>OPTION screen and a list of Level 3 items.
Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

BODY
USER

Figure 4-F701 COPIER>OPTION Level 2 Screen


Caution:
Each item of OPTION enables a new setting when the main power switch is turned off and
then on once again.

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COPIER>OPTION Items
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

OPTION

BODY

MODEL-SZ

switching the original size detection mechanism to suit the site of


installation
THINP-SP
turning on/off thin paper separation voltage control mode
CONFIG
switching country, language, site, and paper size series settings
RAW-DATA turning on/off raw data output mode
TNR-CNT
displaying/resetting the toner out counter (100 V)
TN-SLICE
setting the threshold level of the toner out counter
IFAX-LIM
limiting the number of output lines in i-fax mode

USER

COPY-LIM
SLEEP
TX-PT-ON
COUNTER1
COUNTER2
COUNTER3
COUNTER4
COUNTER5
COUNTER6
DATE-DSP
IMG-RTN
FIX-CLN
STPL-PSN
SLEEP-MD
B4-L-CNT
CNT-DISP

Description

changing the upper limit to the number of copies


turning on/off the sleep mechanism
specifying whether to display/not to display test/photo/map items on the
control panel
displaying soft counter 1
displaying soft counter 2
displaying soft counter 3
displaying soft counter 4
displaying soft counter 5
displaying soft counter 6
switching year/month/day display sequence
selecting rotating/non-rotation of images
selecting fixing roller auto cleaning
selecting stapling position for LGL, FLS, and Officio
selecting power supply state for sleep mode
selecting large-count or small-count for B4
turning on/off serial number display on the Counter Check screen

<BODY>

COPIER>OPTION

Use it to make machine settings.


Description

Level 3

Remarks

MODEL-SZ

Use it to switch the site of installation for the feeder.


A switch-over will change the default ratio display and the
original size detection mechanism of the feeder.

0: AB series
1: Inch series
2: A series
3: B/Inch series

THINP-SP

Use it to increase the degree of separation.


Select 1 to increase the separation discharging bias so that
paper (thin paper) with low degree of separation will separate
easily when thin paper mode is selected for the multifeeder.

Initial: 0
0*: OFF (-2.3 kV)
1: ON (-3.0 kV)

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<BODY>

COPIER>OPTION

Level 3

Description

CONFIG

Use it to select the site of installation.


Use it to change country, language, site of installation, or paper
size settings.
Select the item to highlight, and use the +/- key to make a selection.
XXYYZZAA will appear:
XX: country
YY: language
ZZ: site of installation
AA: size series
Notation

Remarks

Notation

Country

Language

JP

Japan

jp

Japanese

US

North America

en

English

GB

UK

fr

French

FR

France

it

Italian

IT

Italy

de

German

DE

German

es

Spanish

EX

Others

Language Notations

Country Notarions

Display

Destination

Notation

Size series

00

Canon

00

AB

01

Non-canon

01

Inch

02

All

02

Destination notations

03

AB/Inch

Size Series Notation

RAW-DATA

Use it to check received data.


The received data is printed as it is (raw data), allowing a check
to find out whether it is correct.

Initial: 0
0: default
1: raw data print

TNR-COT

Use it to display the toner counter.


The Add toner message may be displayed on the pickup counter.
Entering '0' will reset the counter. (100-V model only)

Large-size: 2 counts
Small size: 1 count

TN-SLICE

Use it to set the counter reading at which the toner count will
issue a warning.

Initial: 15000

IFAX-LIM

Use it to limit the number of output lines when reception is in ifax mode.
The data that has not been generated will be deleted.

Settings: 0 to 999
At 0, the number is
limitless.
Initial: 500

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<USER>
Use it to make user settings.

COPIER>OPTION

Description

Level 3

Remarks

COPY-LIM

Use it to change the upper limit to the number of copies to make.

Setting: 1 to 999

SLEEP

Turning on/off the sleep mechanism.

0:OFF
1:ON

TX-PT-ON

Use it to specify whether the test/photo items should be


displayed (in service mode) when text/photo/map is selected on
the Standard screen.

Initial: 1
1: display
0: do not display

COUNTER1
COUNTER2
COUNTER3
COUNTER4
COUNTER5
COUNTER6

Use it to set counters from COUNTER 2 to COUNTER 6 on the


Counter check screen by entering a number.
COUNTER 1 is set to 101. (The notation on the Service Mode
screen will be switched, but the notation on the Counter Check
screen will be fixed to 101.)

See Table from


4-F701 to 4-F704.

DATE-DSP

Use it to change the sequence of indicating dates (year, month,


day).
0: Japanese type: YYYY/MM/DD
1: European type:DD/MM/YYYY
2: US type:
MM/DD/YYYY

The initial setting


depends on the
destination of
shipment.

IMG-RTN

Images may be rotated to suit the orientation of paper selected


for stapling. Use it to enable/disable the rotation of images.

Initial: 1
0: rotate
1: do not rotate

FIX-CLN

If a command is sent from the selection of wide sheets (for


pickup) after continuously feeding narrow sheets, a paper
interval is widened.

Initial: 1
0: not widened
1: widened
2: quick shift to
widened condition

STPL-PSN

Use it to select a stapling position for LGL, FLS, and Officio.


Paper of these sizes are fed in R orientation. If they are fed
otherwise while the stapling position is at the rear, the staple
will be at the upper right of the stack. Select the appropriate
position to avoid the problem.

Initial: 0
0: rear
1: front

SLEEP-MD

Use it to select loads for power supply in sleep mode.


0: default (initial level)
1: against condensation (weak)
2: against condensation (strong)
If 2 is selected, be sure to set the sleep mode start time using
the same screen.

If 2 is selected, the
operation will be as in
2 for 2 hr after the
start: thereafter, the
operation will be as in
1.

B4-L-CNT

Use it to specify whether B4 sheets should be counted as large


size or small size.

Initial: 0
0: small
1: large

CNT-DISP

Use it to enable/disable the display of the serial number on the


Counter Check screen.

Initial: 0
0: do not display
1: display

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<Soft Counter Specifications>

COPIER>OPTION

The soft counter readings are grouped as follows according to input number:
100s: total
500s: scan
200s: copy
600s: box
300s: print
700s reception print
400s: copy + print
800s: report print
Guide to the Notations Used in the Table
Y:
counter effective in the machine.
4C:
full-color
2C:
2-color
Mono: mono color (Y, M, C/R, G, B/sepia)
Bk:
black mono
L:
large-size (larger than B4)
S:
small-size (B4 or smaller)
number 1/2 under Description: counter reading of large-size sheets

Yes/No

No.

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

000
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114

Y
Y
Y

115
116
117

Y
Y

Description
no display
total 1
total 2
total (L)
total (S)
total (4C1)
total (4C2)
total (Mono)
total (Bk 1)
total (Bk 2)
total (Mono/L)
total (Mono/S)
total (Bk/L)
total (Bk/S)
total (4C + Mono + Bk/
double-sided)
total 1 (double-sided)
total 2 (double-sided)
L (double-sided)
S (double-sided)

Yes/No

No.

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218

Description
copy (total 1)
copy (total 2)
copy (L)
copy (S)
copy A (total 1)
copy A (total 2)
copy A (L)
copy A (S)
local copy (total 1)
local copy (total 2)
local copy (L)
local copy (S)
remote copy (total 1)
remote copy (total 2)
remote copy (L)
remote copy (S)
copy (4C1)
copy (4C2)

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Yes/No

Y
Y

Y
Y
Y

No.
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236

Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311

Description

Yes/No

copy (Mono 1)
copy (mono 2)
copy (Bk 1)
copy (Bk 2)
copy (4C/L)
copy (4C/S)
copy (Mono/L)
copy (Mono/S)
copy (Bk/L)
copy (Bk/S)
copy (4C + Mono/L)
copy (4C + Mono/S)
copy (4C + Mono/2)
copy (4C + Mono/1)
copy (4C/L/double-sided)
copy (4C/S/double-sided)
copy (Mono/L/doublesided)
copy (Mono/S/doublesided)
copy (Bk/L/double-sided)
copy (Bk/S/double-sided)
copy (2C-1)
copy (2C-2)
copy (2C/L)
copy (2C/S)
copy (2C/L/double-sided)
copy (2C/S/double-sided)
print (total 1)
print (total 2)
print (L)
print (S)
print A (total 1)
print A (total 2)
print A (L)
print A (S)
print (4C1)
print (4C2)
print (mono 1)

Y
Y

Y
Y

No.

Description

312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327

print (Mono 2)
print (Bk 1)
print (Bk 2)
print (4C/L)
print (4C/S)
print (Mono/L)
print (Mono/S)
print (Bk/L)
print (Bk/S)
print (4C + Mono/L)
print (4C + Mono/S)
print (4C + Mono/2)
print (4C + Mono/1)
print (4C/L/double-sided)
print (4C/S/double-sided)
print (Mono/L/doublesided)
print (Mono/S/doublesided)
print (Bk/S/double-sided)
print (Bk/S/double-sided)
PDL print (total 1)
PDL print (total 2)
PDL print (L)
PDL print (S)
copy + print (4C/L)
copy + print (4C/S)
copy + print (Bk/L)
copy + print (Bk/S)
copy + print (Bk 1)
copy + print (Bk 1)
copy + print (4C + Mono/L)
copy + print (4C + Mono/S)
copy + print (4C + Mono/2)
copy + print (4C + Mono/1)
copy + print (L)
copy + print (S)
copy + print (2)
copy + print (1)

328
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
Y

Y
Y
Y
Y

329
330
331
332
333
334
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414

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Yes/No

No.

501

Y
Y

502
503

504

505

Y
Y
Y

506
507
507

508

509

510

Description

Yes/No

scan (total 1)
copy scan (total/4)
scan (total 2)
scan (L)
copy scan (L/4)
scan (S)
copy scan (S/4)
Bk scan (total 1)
copy scan (Bk)
Bk scan (total 2)
Bk scan (total 2)
Bk scan (L)
copy scan (Bk/L)
Bk scan (S)
copy scan (Bk/S)
color scan (total 1)
copy scan (4C)
color scan (total 2)

511

512

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

513
514
515
601
602
603
604
701
702
703
704
801
802
803
804

No.

Description
color scan (L)
copy scan (4C/L)
copy scan (S)
copy scan (4C/S)
copy scan (L)
copy scan (S)
copy scan (total)
box print (total 1)
box print (total 2)
box print (L)
box print (S)
reception print (total 1)
reception print (total 2)
reception print (L)
reception print (S)
report print (total 1)
report print (total 2)
report print (L)
report print (S)

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G.

TEST (test mode)


The following is the COPIER>TEST screen and a list of Level 3 items.
Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

PG

NETWORK

Figure 4-G701 COPIER>TEST Level 2 Screen

COPIER>TEST Items
Level 1
TEST

Level 2
PG
NETWORK

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Level 3
TYPE
PING

Description
selecting and executing a type of test print
executing the PING command

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<PG>
Use it to execute test printing.
Level 3
TYPE

COPIER>TEST

Description

Remarks

Use it to execute test printing.


Using the Item
1) Enter the number of the test print to generate.
2) Press the key to accept the number.
3) Press the Start key.
The machine will execute test printing.

To make regular copies, enter 0 and


press the Start key.
Paper is picked up from the cassette
selected on the user screen.
Paper is picked up from the lower
cassette when number is set from 1 to
8.

<NETWORK>
Use it to make a PING check.
Level 3
PING

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COPIER>TEST

Description

Remarks

USE it to execute a PING command.


Using the Item
1) Enter the PING IP address in the setting range.
2) Press the OK key.
3) See the results (OK/NG).

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Initial:

0.0.0.0

Settings:

from 0.0.0.0 to
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1.

Grid (PG-TYPE1)
Checking Right Angles
The laser beam is displaced.

Figure 4-G702
2.

17 Gradations (w/o density correction; PG-TYPE2)

Checking Gradation
The laser system is faulty.

Checking for Uneven Density


The primary charging assembly is faulty.
The developing system is faulty.

Figure 4-G703
3.

17 Gradations (w/o density correction; PG-TYPE3)

Checking Gradation
The laser system is faulty.

Checking for Uneven Density


The primary charging assembly is faulty.
The developing system is faulty.

Figure 4-G704
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4.

Blank (PG-TYPE4)

Checking for Fogging


The photosensitive drum is faulty.
The developing system is faulty.
The laser system is faulty.

Figure 4-G705
5.

Halftone (PG-TYPE5 )
Halftone Using the Density Correction Block (for image processing)
In addition to the performance of the image formation system, it depends also on density correction mechanisms (e.g., AE).

[1] Black Lines


The drum has scratches.
The primary charging wire is soiled.
[2] Vertical White Spots
Transfer is faulty.
[3] Left/Right Uneven Density
The primary charging assembly is faulty.
The developing system is faulty.

Figure 4-G706
6.

Solid Black (PG-TYPE6)

[1] White Spot


Transfer is faulty.
[2] While Lines
Shading is faulty (e.g., soiled standard while plate).

Figure 4-G707
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7.

Vertical Lines (PG-TYPE7)

Feed direction

Straight Lines (sub scanning direction)


The BD mechanism is faulty.

Figure 4-G708
8.

Horizontal Lines (PG-TYPE3)

Feed direction

Straight Lines (main scanning direction)


The laser beam is displaced.

Figure 4-G709

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H.

COUNTER (counter mode)


Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test

Counter

TOTAL
TOTAL

PICK-UP
PICK-UP

FEEDE
FEEDER
JAM

Figure 4-H701
Use it to check the number of machine operations.
Initializing the Counter
1) Press the item to highlight.
2) Press the Clear key on the control panel.
The counter will be initialized, and the indication will be 0000.
Classifying Paper Sizes
Large size: A3, 297432mm or non-default size
(B4 size depends on the serive mode setting.)
Small size: remained of above
You can set B4 size paper counted as a large size paper in Service Mode (COPIER>OPTION>
USER>B4_L_CNT).

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COUNTER Items
Level 1
COUNTER

Level 2

Level 3

Description

TOTAL

SERVECE1
SERVECE2
COPY
PDL-PRT
FAX-PRT
RMT-PRT
BOX-PRT
RPT-PRT
2-SIDE
SCAN

total counter 1 for servicing


total counter 2 for servicing
total counter
PDL copy counter
fax print total counter
remote copy reception print total counter
Box print total counter
report print total counter
double-sided copy total counter
scan counter

PICKUP

C1
C2
MF
DK
2-SIDE

cassette 1 pickup counter


cassette 2 pickup counter
multifeeder pickup counter
paper deck pickup counter
duplex unit pickup counter

FEEDER

FEED

feeder pickup counter

JAM

TOTAL
FEEDER
SORTER
MF
C1
C2
DK

total jam counter


RDF jam counter
sorter jam counter
multifeeder jam counter
cassette 1 jam counter
cassette 2 jam counter
paper deck jam counter

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I.

FEEDER (feeder mode)


The following is the FEEDER screen and a list of Level 3 items.
Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test


< 1/1 >

<*FEEDER*>

< READY >

DOCST

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

DOCST-RP

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

P-INTL-U

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

PREV

+/-

NEXT

Counter

OK

Figure 13-I701 FEEDER>ADJUST Level 2 Screen

FEEDER Items
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

FEEDER

DISPLAY

FEEDERSIZE indicating the size of the original detected by the feeder

ADJUST

DOCST
DOCST-RP
P-INTL-U

adjusting the original stop position


not used
adjusting the original-to-original interval

FUNCTION

SENS-INT
UBLT-CLN
DBLT-CLN

adjusting the sensitivity of each sensor


cleaning the upper separation belt
cleaning the lower separation belt

OPTION

SIZE-SW
SCAN-SEL

switching AB and Inch detection


turning on or off non-default original size detection

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DISPLAY
Description

Level 3
FEEDSIZE

Remarks

Use it to indicate the size of the original detected by the feeder.


EX: A4, LTR

<ADJUST>
Description

Level 3
DOCST

Use it to adjust the original stop position for upper pickup.


1) Select the item; then, place a single original on the DADF
original tray, and press the OK key.
2) When the original has been picked up, open the feeder, and
check the position of the original on the copyboard glass.
If the trailing edge of the original is to the left of the V
marking, decrease the setting.
If the trailing edge of the original is to the right of the V
marking, increase the setting.
3) Press the OK key.
The original will be discharged.

DOSCT-RP

Not used

P-INTL-U

Use it to adjust the sheet-to-sheet interval for upper pickup.


1) Select the item, and place two originals on the original tray.
2) Press the OK key so that the originals will be fed and stopped
on the copyboard glass.
3) Adjust the interval between the originals.
If the distance is too small, increase the setting.
If the distance is too large, decrease the setting.
4) Press the OK key.
The original is discharged.

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Remarks
Unit: 0.5 mm
This adjustment
affects the original top
position at which
originals are turned
over.

Unit: 0.5 mm

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<FUNCTION>
Level 3

Description

Remarks

SENS-INT

Use it to execute auto function (initialization) of the feeder


sensor.
Execute this mode when you have replaced the feeder controller
PCB, original tray sensor, or registration sensor.
1) Remove the cover of the feeder controller, and check the
positions of LED1 and 2.
2) Select the item, and press the OK key.
The machine will execute the operation, and will stop
automatically.

UBELTCLN

Use it to execute separation belt cleaning for feeder upper


pickup.
Using the Item
1) Select the item to highlight.
2) Moisten the center of paper with solvent, and place the paper
on the original tray of the feeder.
3) Press the OK key so that that paper will be picked up halfway
and the upper pickup separation belt will rotate idly.
4) Press the OK key to stop the operation.
5) Open the feeder upper cover, and remove the paper.

DBELTCLN

Use it to execute separation belt cleaning for feeder lower


pickup.
Using the Mode
Perform the steps for <UBELT-CLN).

<OPTION>
Level 3

Description

Remarks

SIZE-SW

Use it to enable or disable detection of a mix of AB series and


Inch series originals.
0: do not detect
1: detect

Default: 0

SCAN-SEL

Use it to turn on/off the original size detection mechanism for


non-default size for the feeder.
0: off (normal copying mode)
1: on (priority on paper mode)

Default: 0

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J.

BOARD (board mode)


The following is the BOARD screen and a list of items.
Display

I/O

Adjust Function Option Test


< 1/1 >

<*BOARD*>

< READY >

LIPS-ERR

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

MENU-1

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

MENU-2

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

MENU-3

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

MENU-4

xxxxx

(yyyyy) {aaaaa~bbbbb}

PREV

NEXT

Counter

+/-

OK

Figure 4-J701 BOARD>OPTION Level 3 Screen


BOARD Items
Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Description

BOARD

OPTION

LIPS-ERR
MENU-1
MENU-2
MENU-3
MENU-4

Enabling/disabling the LIPS board in response to a LIPS board error


Enabling/disabling level 1 display (hidden in printer settings menu)
Disabling/disabling level 2 display (hidden in printer settings menu)
Disabling/disabling level 3 display (hidden in printer settings menu)
Disabling/disabling level 4 display (hidden in printer settings menu)

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<OPTION>
Level 3

Description

Remarks

LIPS-ERR

Use it to enable/disable the LIPS board when a LIPS board error


occurs.

0: default
0: use
1: do not use

MUNU-1
MUNU-2
MUNU-3
MUNU-4

Use it to enable indication of installation level 1, 2, 3, and 4


(hidden in printer settings menu).
(MENU-2/4 is not used)

0: default
0: do not indicate
1: indicate

List of Hidden settings Level 1 Items


Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Detail item

Settings

Pickup

Default paper type


Paper size replacement

Any
Any

PCL/PS

PS

Data Protocol

PS

Data Protocol

LIPS/
emulation

1-raster control

Job management
Job check

LIPS setting

ANK graphic set


Priority on kanji
Courier BM
Garamond BM
2-page rotation
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7
SW8
SW9
SW10
SW11
SW12
SW13
SW14
SW15
SW16
SW17

Hidden Setting Level 3 Items


Level 1

Level 2

Settings

LIPS/
emulation

Level 3

Detail item Detail-detail item

LIPS/P setting Other

LBPcmnd-format

Last item on each row is a subject for enable / disable.

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K.
1.
a.

Fax Board
Service Data
Outline
Service data consists of the following nine items (#1 through #5 and #7 through #10):
#1 SSW: Service Soft Switch Settings
Use it to register/set items related to the basic service functions of the fax (e.g., error management, echo measures, communication problem measures).
#2 MENU: Menu Switch Settings
Use it to register/set items related to the functions needed at time of installation (e.g., NL
equalizer, transmission level).
#3 NUMERIC Param: Numeric Parameter Settings
Use it to enter numeric parameters.
#4 NCU: (not used for servicing)
All settings of the item will be reset to the settings of #5 TYPE.
#5 TYPE: Destination Settings
When settings are made under STANDARD (V.34) indicated on the display, the data
under #4 NCU will be reset to comply with the Japanese communications standards all at
once.
#7 PRINTER: Printer Functions Settings
Use it to register/set items related to the basic service functions of the printer (e.g., conditions for reducing received images).
#8 CLEAR: Data Initialization Mode Settings
Use it to reset data units to initial settings.
#9 TEST: Use it to execute each test.
#10 REPORT: Use it to execute the report print.

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b. Using Service Mode


1) Press the user mode key on the control panel.
2) Press 2 and 8 on the keypad at the same time.
3) Press the user mode key on the control panel.
The following screen will appear to indicate the connected accessories (FEEDER,
SORTER, FAX, BOARD).
Select FAX to enter the Boards service mode.

Copier service mode


COPIER
FEEDER

ADF service mode


If installed

FAX

Fax service mode


If installed
BOARD

Accessory board service mode


If installed

Figure 4-K701

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c.

Keys
For the purpose of explanation, the #1 SSSW screen is cited; the meanings of the keys and
operations are common to all screens.
Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<READY>

<1/4>

SW01
SW02
SW03
SW04
SW05
SW06
SW07
SW08

0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1

PREV

Previous/Next key

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

OK

NEXT

Press to accept the selected input value.

Figure 4-K702

In the case of a bit switch, press the desired bit (value) to change 0 to 1 or 1 to 0
To change a value or to execute an item, press the OK key.
To enter a numeric value, use the keypad.
To return to the previous level, press the Reset key.

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d.

Service Mo7de Menu List


#1 SSSW

#2 MENU

SW01
managing errors/copies
SW02
change prohibited
SW03
setting measures against echoes
SW04
setting measures against a communication problem
SW05
setting standard function <DIS signal>
SW06 to SW11 change prohibited
SW12
setting the page timer
SW13
setting the transfer/relay function
SW14
setting the inch/millimeter resolution
SW15 to SW24change prohibited
SW25
setting the report indication function
SW26
setting the transmission function
SW27
change prohibited
SW28
setting the V.8/V.34 protocol
SW29 to SW30 change prohibited

001 to 004
005
006
007
008
009
010

#3 NUMERIC

4-160

change prohibited
NL equalizer
change prohibited
transmission level (ATT)
V.34 modulation speed upper limit
V.34 data speed upper limit
pseudo CI signal frequency

001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014 to 030

not used
RTN transmission condition (1)
RTN transmission condition (2)
RTN transmission condition (3)
NCC pause length (before ID code)
NCC pause length (after ID code)
pre-pause length when placing a call
not used
not used
line connection identification time
T.30 T1 timer (for reception)
not used
T30. EOL timer
not used

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#7 PRINTER

SSSW

SW01
not used
SW03
SW04 selecting recording paper indicated by the DCS signal
SW05 selecting reduction/cassette
SW06 reduction settings
SW07
not used
SW20

NUMERIC Param.

01
02
03
04
05
06

maximum absence range


not used
not used
leading edge margin
trailing edge margin
not used

19
20
21
22

right margin
left margin
not used

30

#8 CLEAR USSW SW
SERVICE SW
NCU
SERVICE DATA
REPORT
ALL

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2.

Registering the Bit Switch (#1 SSSW)


Each switch consists of eight bits for registration/settings. The display indicates the following,
each bit being either 0 or 1:
Bit 0

Bit 7
SW01

Caution:
The service data for which a change is prohibited must not be changed from its initial value.

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<READY>

<1/4>

SW01
SW02
SW03
SW04
SW05
SW06
SW07
SW08

PREV

0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

NEXT

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

OK

Figure 4-K703 #1 SSSW Screen

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#SSSW-SW01: Managing Errors/Copies


Description

sw
no.

bit
no.

01

error code for service person

generate

do not generate

error dump list

generate

do not generate

Bit setting
1

Factory
default

[bit 0]
Use it to specify whether service error codes should be generated. If generate is selected,
service error codes will be indicated on the display and the report.
[bit 1]
Use it to specify whether an error dump list should be generated. If generate is selected, an
error dump list will be attached to the error transmission report and the reception report
prepared in the event of an error.

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#1 SSW-SW03:

Setting Measures Against Echoes

sw
no.

bit
no.

Bit setting

03

change prohibited

echo protection tone at high-speed


transmission

change prohibited

change prohibited

transmission mode: international


transmission (1)

enable

disable

transmission mode: international


transmission (2) or international
transmission (3)

enable

disable

transmission mode

international
transmission
(3)

international
transmission
(2)

tonal signal before transmission of CED


signal

transmit

do not support

Description
1

Factory
default
0

transmit

do not
transmit

[bit 1]
Use it to specify whether to transmit an echo protection tone in the from of high-speed
transmission V.29 (at 9600 or 7200 bps) modem signal.
If an error owing to the condition of the line tends to occur often, select transmit so that a
non-modulation carrier will be sent as a sync signal for about 200 msec, preceding the
image data.
Memo
Error Codes Associated with the State of the Line (transmission)
##100, ##104, ##281, ##282, ##283, ##750, ##755, ##760, ##765
[bit 7]
Use it to specify whether to send a tonal signal of 1080 Hz before transmitting CED signals.
If an error caused by an echo tends to occur when receiving data from overseas, select
transmit.
Memo
Error Codes Associated with an Echo (reception)
##005, ##101, ##106, ##107, ##114, ##200, ##201, ##790
[bits 4, 5, 6]
Use it to select a transmission mode: international transmission (1), international transmission (2), international transmission (3).
if an error caused by an echo tends to occur often when receiving data from overseas, select
the appropriate transmission mode by means of dial registration or service soft switch.

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Memo
Error Codes Associated with an Echo (transmission)
#005, ##100, ##101, ##102,##104, ##201, ##280, ##281, ##283, ##284, ##750, ##760,
##765, ##774, ##779, ##784, ##794,
Using Dial Registration (user level)
When registering an address book, select international transmission (1). If errors still occur,
try international transmission (2) and international transmission (3) in the order indicated.
The transmission mode registered as part of one-touch dialing or speed dialing will have priority over settings by the service soft switch.
When a transmission mode is selected using the switch, international mode may also be selected for a transmission using the keypad. See the following table for specific settings:
Bit
Transmission mode

International transmission (1)


International transmission (2)
International transmission (3)

*
*
*

0
0
1

0
1
1

1
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

*
*
*

0
0
0

International transmission (1):


International transmission (2):
International transmission (3):

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ignores the first DIS signal sent by the other party.


transmits a 18050-Hz tonal signal when transmitting the DIS
signal.
transmits a 1650-Hz tonal signal when transmitting the DIS
signal.

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#1 SSSW-SW04: Setting Measures Against Communication Problems


sw
no.

bit
no.

04

number of last flag sequences of


procedure signal

reception mode after transmission of CFR


signal

high-speed

high-speed/
low-speed

time during which low-speed signal is


ignored after transmission of CFR signal

1500#ms

700#ms

check on frequency of CI signal when


PBX is set

execute

do not execute

Description

Bit setting
1

Factory
default
0

[bit 2]
Use it to specify the number of last flag sequences as part of the procedure signals (transmission speed of 300 bps).
If the other device fails to receive the procedure signal, select 2.
Memo
Error Codes Associated with Transmission
##100, ##280, ##281, ##750, ##753, ##754, ##755, ##758, ##759, ##760, ##763, ##764,
##765, ##768, ##769, ##770, ##773, ##775, ##778, ##780, ##783, ##785, ##788
[bit 3]
Use it to select the reception mode to be enabled after transmitting the CFR signal.
If an error owing to the condition of the line tends to occur often at time of reception, select
high-speed for reception mode and, at the same time, select no for ECM reception.
Memo
Error Codes Associated with the Condition of the Line (reception)
#107, #114, #201
Before changing the bit, change bit 4; if errors still occur, change the bit.
When high-speed is selected, only high-speed (image) signals will be received after the
transmission of the CFR signal.
[bit 4]
Use it to select a length of time during which low-speed signals will be ignored after the
transmission of the CFR signal.
If the condition of the line is poor and, therefore, the reception of image signals is affected,
select 1500 ms.

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#1 SSSW-SW5:

Setting the Standard Function (DIS signal)

sw
no.

bit
no.

Bit setting

05

change prohibited

mm-inch conversion (letter mode)

do not execute

execute

mm-inch conversion (letter/photo mode)

do not execute

execute

bit transmission after bit 33 (DIS signal)

prohibit

do not prohibit

cut paper declaration (*DIS signal)

execute

do not execute

Declare LTR/LGL in DIS signal

No

Yes

change prohibited

change prohibited

Description
1

Factory
default
0

[bit 1]
Use it to execute the mm-inch conversion (letter mode).
[bit 2]
Use it to execute the mm-inch conversion (letter/photo mode)When the mm-inch conversion (letter mode) is executed.
[bit 3]
Use it to specify whether to transmit bits after bit 33 (DIS signal).
Caution:
Selecting prohibit disables super fine reception of data from a non-Canon device or the
memory box function.
[bit 4]
Use it to specify that the paper indicated by the DIS signal is cut sheets.
When division of extra-length originals is to take place at the transmitting device, be sure to
select A4/B4.
[bit 5]
Select whether to declare LTR or LGL in DIS signal when the LTR or LGL paper is used.
The recording paper is selected according to the setting of #7 printer SW04 bit 0.
Memo
Some transmitting devices are not capable of dividing extra-length originals.

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#1 SSSW-SW12: Setting the Page Timer


sw
no.

bit
no.

12

Bit setting
1

Factory
default

Description
1-page time-out length for transmission

1
2

1-page time-out length for transmission

(HT transmission)

1-page time-out length for reception

5
6

change prohibited

page timer setting by transmission/


reception

0
set

do not set

Use it to set the page timer. The machine is designed to stop communication if transmission/
reception lasts 32 min or longer. To set the timer to a different time length, do so by referring to the
tables that next page.
If do not set is selected using bit 7, the 1-page time-out length for all modes of communication will be as set by bit 0 and bit 1.

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Time-Out Length for Transmission/Reception

Bit
Time-out length

8 min
16 min
32 min
64 min

0
0
0
0

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

0
0
1
1

0
1
0
1

Time-Out Length for Transmission (no image mode selected)

Bit
Time-out length

8 min
16 min
32 min
64 min

1
1
1
1

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

0
0
1
1

0
1
0
1

Time-Out Length for Transmission (image mode AA)

Bit
Time-out length

8 min
16 min
32 min
64 min

1
1
1
1

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

0
0
1
1

0
1
0
1

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

Time-out length

8 min
16 min
32 min
64 min

1
1
1
1

*
*
*
*

0
0
1
1

0
1
0
1

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*

Time-Out Length for Reception

Bit

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#1 SSSW-SW14 (for setting inch/mm resolution)


sw
no.

bit
no.

14

Selecting mm/inch conversion direction

Main and sub


scanning
directions

Sub scanning
direction

Inch to mm conversion for OCR


transmission

Yes

No

Declaring inch-series resolution

Yes

No

Function

Bit setting
1

Factory
default

[bit 2]
If bit 2 is set to 1 while bit 1 of SW05 is set to 1 inch-to-mm conversion is executed for
both main and sub scanning directions.
[bit 3]
If bit 3 is set to1, CCR transmission will be indicated as part of detail settings for onetouch /speed dialing. In addition, inch-to-mm conversion will be executed when OCR transmission is selected.
Whether to execute inch-to-mm conversion in read mode depends on how bit 1 of SW05 is
set.
Even when bit 1 of SW05 is set to 1, execution will take place only when use OCR
transmission is selected as part of one-touch/speed dialing for transmission; execution will
not take place for other types of transmissions.
If bit 1 of SW05 is set to 0, inch-to-mm conversion will not be executed even if use OCR
transmission is selected for one-touch/speed dialing.
[bit 6]
This bit is used to declare an inch-series resolution bit 44.

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#1 SSSW-SW25: Setting the Report Indication Function


sw
no.

bit
no.

Description

25

transmission telephone number indicated


on report

destination
number

call number

abbreviation of other device indicated on


report

retain

do not retain

Bit setting
1

Factory
default

[bit 0]
Use it to select the transmission telephone number to be indicated on the report at the end of
a transmission.
call number:
indicates the telephone number called on the report.
other device number: indicates the telephone number (CSI signal data) sent from the other
device on the report.
Memo
Even when call number is selected, the telephone number (CSI signal data) sent from the
other device will be indicated on the report if the call was made not using one-touch dialing or
speed dialing.
[bit 1]
Use it to select the abbreviation of the other device to be indicated on the report at the end of
a transmission.
registered abbreviation:
indicates the abbreviation of the other device registered
in the one-touch dialing or speed-dialing memory on the
report.
abbreviation of other device:
indicates the abbreviation (NSF signal data) sent from
the other device on the report.
Memo
Even when registered abbreviation is selected, the abbreviation sent from the other device
(NSF signal data) will be indicated on the report if the abbreviation of the other device is not
registered in the one-touch dialing or speed dialing memory.

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#1 SSSW-SW26: Setting the Transmission Function


sw
no.

bit
no.

26

change prohibited

change prohibited

change prohibited

change prohibited

change prohibited

set error re-dial

re-dial

do not re-dial

other device for which broadcasting is


suspended

single device

all devices

error report in response to suspension of


transmission

do not
generate

generate

Description

Bit setting
1

Factory
default

[bit 5]
Use it to execute the error re-dial.
[bit 6]
Use it to specify whether to suspend communication to all devices when broadcasting is
suspended.
[bit 7]
Use it to specify whether to generate an error report when transmission is cancelled by a
press on the Stop key.

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#1 SSSW-SW28: Setting the V.8/V.34 Procedure


Description

sw
no.

bit
no.

Bit setting

28

V.8 procedure on calling device

do not execute

execute

V.8 procedure on called device

do not execute

execute

V.8 late start on calling device

do not execute

execute

V.8 late start on called device

do not execute

execute

fall-back from V.34 called device

prohibit

do not prohibit

prohibit start of fall-back from v.34


transmitting deice

prohibit start
of fall-back
from V.34
transmitting
device

permit start of
fall-back from
V.34
transmitting
device

not used

not used

Factory
default

[bit 0]
Use it to specify whether to execute the V.8 procedure when placing a call.
do not execute: the arrival of the V.8 procedure signal will be ignored, and execution will
start with the V.21 procedure.
[bit 1]
Use it to specify whether to execute the V.8 procedure when receiving a call.
do not execute:
the execution will start with the V.21 procedure without executing
the V.8 procedure.
[bit 2]
Use it to specify whether to execute the V.8 procedure when the receiving device declares
the presence of the V.8 procedure by means of the DIS signal (when placing a call, the
ANSam signal from the called device is not detected).
execute:
in response to the DIS signal of the called device, the CI signal will be
transmitted and the V.8 procedure will be executed.
do not execute: in response to the DIS signal from the called device, no CI signal will be
transmitted, and the V.21 procedure will be executed.
In the case of manual transmission, the V.8 late start procedure will not be executed regardless of these settings.
[bit 3]
Use it to specify whether to declare the presence of the V.8 procedure for the DIS signal
transmitted when the ANSam signal is not detected by the calling device.
execute:
the presence of the V.8 procedure will be declared by the DIS signal so that
the calling device executes the V.8 procedure after transmission for the CI
signal.
do not execute: the presence of the V.8 procedure will not be declared by the DIS signal,
and the V.21 procedure will be executed.
In the cae of manual transmission, the V.8 late start procedure will not be executed regardless of these settings.

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[bit 4]
Use it to specify whether to prohibit a fall-back for the V.34 receiving device.
prohibit: a fall-back from the receiving device will not be executed.
[bit 5]
Use it to prohibit primary channel speed modification so as to prevent the transmitting device from starting a primary channel fall-back when PPR has been received a specific number of times imposed on the start of a fall-back while transmitting V.34.

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3.

Setting the Menu Switch (#2 MENU)

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<READY>

<1/1>
005

xxxxx

006

xxxxx

007

xxxxx

008

xxxxx

009

xxxxx

010

xxxxx

PREV

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

OK

NEXT

Figure 4-K704
No.

Description

Range

005

NL equalizer

006

change prohibited

007

transmission level (ATT) 7 to 15

008

V.34 modulation speed


upper limit
V.34 data speed upper
limit
pseudo IC signal
frequency

009
010

1/ 0

3429

3200

3000

2800

2743

2400

13 to 0
0
50Hz/

005
NL equalizer:

25Hz/

17Hz

turning on/off the NL EQNL equalizer


Turn on the NL equalizer if errors associated with the condition of the line tends to
occur often.

Memo
Error Codes Associated with the Condition of the Line (transmission)
##100, ##101, ##102, ##104, ##201, ##281, ##282, ##283, ##750, ##755, ##765, ##774,
##779, ##784, ##789
Error Codes Associated with the Condition of the Line (reception)
##103, ##107, ##114, ##201, ##790, ##793
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006 Telephone line monitor


DIAL

Use it to set the telephone line monitor function.


Use it to enable the monitor sound of the telephone line from the
speaker from the start of a transmission to DIS.
Use it to enable the monitor sound of the telephone line from the
speaker from the start to the end of a communication.
Use it to disable the monitor sound of the telephone line from the
speaker.

SERVICEMAN
OFF

007
ATM transmission level

Use it to set the transmission level (ATT).


Use it to increase the transmission level if errors associated with the
condition of the line tend to occur often during communication.

Memo
Error Codes Associated with the Condition of the Line (transmission)
##100, ##101, ##102, ##104, ##201, ##280, ##281, ##282, ##283, ##284, ##750, ##752,
##754, ##755, ##757, ##759, ##760, ##762, ##764, ##765, ##767, ##769, ##770, ##772,
##774, ##775, ##777, ##779, ##780, ##782, ##784, ##785, ##787, ##789
Error Codes Associated with the Condition of the Line (reception)
##103, ##106, ##107, ##201, ##793

008
V.34 modulation speed upper limit

Use it to select an upper limit from the modulation speed (baud


rate) for the V.34 primary channel.

009
V.34 data speed upper limit

Use it to select an upper limit for the data transmission speed for
the V.34 primary channel between 2.4K and 33.6K bps in 2400bps increments.

010
Pseudo IC signal frequency

Use it to set the frequency of the pseudo CI signal.


Owing to the type of externally connected telephone, calls are
not accompanied by a sound while the fax/tel switching
mechanism is on; try changing the frequency of the pseudo CI
signal if such is the case.

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4.

Making Various Settings (#3 NUMERIC Param.)

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<1/3>
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
PREV

<READY>

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

OK

NEXT

Figure 4-K705

No. Description

Settings

Default

02
03
04
05
06
07
10
11
13

1~99%
2 to 99 times
1 to 99 lines
1 to 60 sec
1 to 60 sec
0~9999( 10ms)
0~9999(10ms)
0~9999(10ms)
500~3000(10ms)

10
15
12
4 (0:UK)
4
*1
5500
3500
1320

RTN transmission condition (1)


RTN transmission condition (2)
RTN transmission condition (3)
NCC pause length (before ID code)
NCC pause length (after ID code)
pre-pause length when placing a call
time by line connection detection
T.30 T1 timer (for reception)
T30. EOL timer

*1
JPN :0
US :0
CAN :0
UK :350
AU :350
NZ :350

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[No. 02, 03, 04]


Use it to set conditions for the transmission of the RTN signal. If errors associated with the
transmission of the RTN signal tend to occur during reception, increase the parameter to
make the RTN signal transmission conditions less strict.
Memo
The error codes associated with the transmission of the RTN signal during reception are as
follows: ##104, ##107, ##114, ##201.
RTN signal transmission condition (1) refers to the ratio of the number of error lines to the
total number of lines per page of received images.
RTN signal transmission condition (2) refers to the reference value** of a burst error *.
RTN signal transmission condition (3) refers to the number of errors not reaching the reference value for burst errors.
*Transmission errors continuing over multiple lines.
**If 15 is set, a transmission error covering continuous 15 lines will be identified as
a burst error.
If any of these conditions is detected while image signals are received, the RTN signal will be
issued after receiving the procedure signal of the transmitting device.
[No. 05]
Use it to set the length of the pause which will automatically be entered between access code
and ID code when dialing is executed using an NCC (New Common Carrier) line.
[No. 06]
Use it to set the length of the pause which will automatically be entered between code and
the telephone number of the other device when dialing is executed using a NCC (New
Common Carrier) line.
[No. 10]
Use it to set the time length for a check on the line connection. Increase the parameter if
errors tend to occur often owing to the condition of the line during communication.
Memo
The error codes associated with the condition of the line are as follows: ##005, ##018.
The time length for a check on the line connection refers to the period from when the dial
signal is sent to when the line is cut (transmitting device) or the period from when the DIS
signal is sent to when the line is cut (receiving device).
[No. 11]
The T1 timer is designed so that its setting may be changed to accommodate the fact that T1
timer specifications differ from country to country (PTT).
[No. 13]
If the data length of a single line is long (e.g., computer fax), increase the single-line transmission length that may be received to prevent reception errors.

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5.

Setting the Site of Installation (#5 TYPE)


Selecting STANDARD indicated on the display will initialize all #4 NCU data to settings
that comply with the Japanese communications standards.
6.
a.

Setting the Printer Parameters (#7 PRINTER)


Service Soft Switch Settings

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#7 Printer-SW05 (reduction, cassette selection)


sw
no.

bit
no.

Description

Bit setting

05

priority on LTR

enable

disable set

priority on LGL

enable

disable

Factory
default

[bit 0]
Use it to specify whether to give priority to LTR recording paper if an image is received
which may be printed on either A4, LTR, or LGL in Direct or by division.
[bit 1]
Use it to specify whether to give priority to LGL recording paper when an image is received
which may be printed on either A4, LTR, or LGL in Direct or by division.
The order of priority on recording paper size is as follows in relation to the settings of bit 0
and bit 1.

Bit1

Bit0

Priority of recording paper

A4 > LTR > LGL

LTR > A4 > LGL

LGL > LTR > A4

LTR > LGL > A4

However, the order will be as follows if recording is with priority on sub scanning:
LTR > A4 > LGL, even when bit 1 and bit 0 are set to 0.

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b.

NUMERIC Param. (numeric parameters)

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<NUM>
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008

PREV

<READY>

<1/4>
xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

xxxxx

(yyyyy)

{aaaaa~bbbbb}

NEXT

OK

Figure 4-K706
No.
01
04
05
20
21

Description
non-image area of print image for extra-length image
(reception)
leading edge margin
trailing edge margin
right margin
left margin

Settings

Default

Unit

3 ~ 9999

15

0.1 mm

0 ~ 9999
0 ~ 9999
0 ~ 9999
0 ~ 9999

8
5
35
35

0.1 mm
0.1 mm
0.1 mm
0.1 mm

[No. 1]
Use it to set the area in which images are ignored when printing extra-length images (received).
If the area of a received extra-length image along the trailing edge must not be ignored,
decrease the parameter to reduce the non-image area.
[No. 4]
Use it to set the margin along the leading edge (effective recording length).
[No. 5]
Use it to set the margin along the trailing edge (effective recording length).
[No. 20]
Use it to set the right margin (effective recording length). This applies when A4/LTR images are received and when A3/279x432mm/B4 is reduced to A4/LTR. When A3/
279x432mm/B4 is printed by division, the top margin and the bottom margin of No. 4 and
No. 5 will be used.
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[No. 21]
Use it to set the left margin (effective recording length). This applies when A4/LTR images
are received and when reducing A3/279x432mm/B4 is reduced to A4/LTR. When A3/
279x432mm/B4 is printed by division, the top margin and bottom margin settings of No. 4
and No. 5 will be used.

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7.

Initializing the Settings (#8 CLEAR)


Use it to initialize various data on an item-by-item basis by selecting any of the following
items.
Each settings item and parameter will be initialized to its factory default upon execution.
Item

Data initialized

USSW SW

Contents registered in user data and SSSW#1 through #3.


The contents of user data memory management will not be initialized;
the image data stored in memory will not be initialized.

SERVICE SW

Contents of user data and SSSW#1 through #3, #6, and #7.

NCU

Contents of SSSW#4.

SRV DATA

Contents of the system dump list.

REPORT

Contents of the communication management report.

ALL

All settings/registration data.

COUNTER

Number of originals read/number of prints made.

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8.

Test Mode (#9 TEST)

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<1/1>

<READY>

PRINT
RELAY-1
RELAY-2
FREQ
G3TX
DTMFTX
V34G3TX

Figure 4-K707

#9 TEST

PRINT
RELAY-1
RELAY-2
FREQ
G3TX
DTMFTX
V34G3TX

print test
(do not use)
(do not use)
frequency test
G3 signal transmission test
(do not use)
V34G3 signal transmission test

Using the Mode


Press the desired item to highlight, and press the OK key to bring up its screen.

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9.

PRINT Test
The print settings of a test pattern are as follows:
Recording size: A4
Resolution:
fine
Print pattern: CRG-TEST, diagonal line
Rotation:
no rotation if A4; rotation if A4R

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<PRINT>

<1/1>

<READY>

CRG-TEST

PREV

NEXT

OK

Figure 4-K708
Using the Mode
1) Of the items indicated on the screen, press the desired print pattern, and then press the OK key.
The machine will execute test printing.

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a.

FREQ (frequency test)


Press FREQ on the TEST menu screen to start frequency test mode and to bring up the
following screen:
Press one of the items indicated so that the DC circuit will be closed, and the selected frequency will be transmitted using the tone transmission function of the modem. The transmission
signal may be monitored using the speaker.
To stop the operation, press the OK key.

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<FREQ>

<1/1>

<READY>

RBT
462Hz
1100Hz
1300Hz
1500Hz
1650Hz
1850Hz
2100Hz

PREV

OK

NEXT

Figure 4-K709

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b.

G3 Tx (G3 signal transmission test)


Press G3 Tx on the MODEM NCU Menu screen to start G3 signal transmission test mode
and to bring up the following screen.
Press one of the items indicated so that the DC circuit will be closed and the selected frequency
will be transmitted using the G3 signal transmission function for the modem. The transmission
signal may be monitored using the speaker.
To stop the operation, press the OK key.

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<G3 Tx>

<1/2>

<READY>

300bps
G3Tx
2400bps
4800bps
7200bps
9600bps
TC7200bps
TC9600bps
12000bps

PREV

NEXT

OK

Figure 4-K710

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c.

V.34 G3 Tx (V.34G3 signal transmission test)


Press V.34 G3 Tx on the TEST Menu screen to start V34 G3 Tx signal transmission test
mode and to bring up the following screen.
Select a transmission speed and then the modulation speed (baud rate) so that the V.34 G3
transmission signal will be sent to the telephone line connection terminal and the speaker.
To stop the operation, press the OK key.

Sssw Menu Num Ncu Type Genesis Print Clear Test Report

<V34G3Tx>
SPEED
3429baud
3200baud
3000baud
2800baud
2743baud
2400baud

PREV

<1/1>

<READY>

36600BPS

OK

NEXT

Figure 4-K711

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VIII . Service Report


A.

System Data List


The system data list shows the settings of the service soft switches and the service parameters.

System Data List (1/12)

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System Data List (2/12)

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System Data List (4/12)

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System Data List (6/12)

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System Data List (8/12)

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System Data List (10/12)

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System Data List (12/12)

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B.

System Dump List

The system dump list shows the states of past communications and a history of error communications.

Figure 4-801
*1: RX: total number of pages received.
TX: total number of pages transmitted.
*2: DOC: number of pages transmitted in direct mode.
MEM: number of pages transmitted in memory mode.
*3: number of pages transmitted/received by original size.
*4: number of pages transmitted/received by mode.
*5: number of pages transmitted/received by modem speed (standard, fine, super fine, ultra fine)
*6: number of pages transmitted/received by decoding method.
*7: number of pages transmitted/receive by mode (MF2 indicates F-Net arriving at 1300 Hz)
*8: number of errors by error code.

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Sample Display
##280
1
number of
##280 errors

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7
number of
##281 errors

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The error information on the most recent three communication errors is indicated.

Figure 4-802
*1:
*2:
*3:
*4:
*5:
*6:
*7:
*8:

service error code.


START TIME: date and time (24-hr notation)
OTHER PARTY: telephone number transmitted by the sending party.
MAKER CODE: manufacturers code.
MACHINE CODE: model code.
bit 1 through 48 of received DIS, DCS, or DTC.
bit 1 through 48 of transmitted DIS, DCS, or DTC.
RX: procedure signal received.
TX: procedure signal transmitted.

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C.

Error Transmission Report

The error transmission report is the error transmission report with attachments of the service
error code list and the error dump list.

Figure 4-803 Error Transmission Report (for servicing)

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D.

Error Reception Report (for servicing)

The error reception report is the reception report with attachments of the service error code list
and the error dump list.

Figure 4-804 Error Reception Report (for servicing)

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IX . Self-Diagnosis
The microprocessor on the machine's system controller PCB and DC controller PCB is
equipped with a self-diagnosis mechanism to check its state (particularly, sensors); the machine
runs a check as needed and, upon detection of a fault, indicates an error code on its control panel,
showing the nature of the fault.
The following is a list of error codes used and the timing of detection:

A.

Machine Proper
Code

Possible Cause

Description

The fixing assembly fails to warm up


normally

The fixing assembly fails to reach the


target temperature 180 sec after the start
of warm-up.

The fixing assembly suffers from


abnormally high temperature

The fixing temperature exceeds about


230C during standby or during copying
operation.

The fixing assembly suffers from


abnormally low temperature.

The fixing temperature drops below


120C after it has reached the target
temperature.

The type of fixing assembly is wrong.

The rated voltage of the machine and the


rated voltage of the fixing assembly do
not match.

E010

The main motor fails to start up


normally

The revolution of the main motor fails to


reach a specific revolution.

E011

The main motor fails to rotate normally.

The revolution of the main motor


deviates from a specific revolution.

The holding lifter (multifeeder) is


faulty.

When the multifeeder is selected, the


holding plate position sensor (PS1302)
does not detect the holding plate despite
the holding plate solenoid (SL2)
activation signal from the DC controller
PCB.

E054

The duplex feed roller drive mechanism


of the duplex unit* is faulty.
*Accessory.

When copy paper is sent to the duplex


unit, the duplex feed roller 1 home
position sensor (PS23) does not detect
the duplex feed roller 1 at home position.

E055

The horizontal registration guide drive


mechanism of the duplex unit* is faulty.
*Accessory.

The duplex driver PCB detects that the


horizontal registration guide exceeded its
maximum travel distance after the
detection of the horizontal registration
guide home position has started.

The BD of the scanner unit is faulty.

The scanner motor fails to reach a


specific revolution within 10 sec after it
has started to rotate.
The BD PCB detects an error for 2.5 sec
or more after the scanner motor has
started to rotate at a specific speed.

The laser is faulty.

The intensity of the laser fails to reach a


specific level.

E000
(Note 1)

E001
(Note 1)

E003
(Note 1)

E009

E040

E100

E102
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Code

Cause

Description

The laser scanner motor is faulty.

The scanner motor fails to reach a


specific revolution within 10 sec after it
has started to rotate.
The BD PCB detects an error for 2.5 sec
or more after the scanner motor has
started to rotate at a specific revolution.

The scanner home position cannot be


detected.
The original scanner home position
sensor (PS101) is faulty.
The original scanner motor (PM1)/
original scanner motor driver PCB is
faulty.

The scanner fails to return to the home


position after it has started to operate.

The original scanner motor driver PCB


or the original scanner motor is faulty.

The original scanner home position is


detected during a "back scan" in which
the original scanner need not return to its
home position.
The original scanner goes out of synch
during a "back scan" in which it returns
to its home position.

The scanning lamp (fluorescent lamp)


thermistor has an open circuit.

At a 0C or lower condition, the


temperature fails to reach 10C after
supplying the scanning lamp heater with
power for 2 min.

The thermistor has a short circuit.

The thermistor of the scanning lamp


heater registers 170C or higher when
the fluorescent lamp signal (FLON) is
off (including power-on).

The scanning lamp (fluorescent lamp)


fails to turn on in 15 sec.

The light intensify sensor does not detect


light from the scanning lamp in 15 sec.

The scanning lamp heater is out of


order.

When the scanning lamp heater is


controlled to a specific temperature, its
temperature does not exceed a specific
setting when it has been supplied with
power for 3 min or more.

E219

The scanning lamp (fluorescent) has


reached the end of its life.

The scanning lamp thermistor detects


150C or higher when the scanning lamp
is on.

E220

The scanning lamp (fluorescent) is


faulty.

The light of the scanning lamp fails to


reach a specific level of intensity within
10 sec after it has been turned on.

E400

The communication with the ADF has


an error.

No signal is returned by the ADF 1 sec


or more after communication with the
ADF has started.

E110

E202

No code
indication.
Control
panel keys
locked.
(Note 2)

E203

E211
E215
E216
E217

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Code

Cause

Description

The pickup motor (M1) fails to rotate.


The pickup roller sensor (S5) is faulty.

A flag is attached to the spindle of the


pickup motor (M1), and the rotation of
the motor is monitored with reference to
the flag (blocking the pickup roller
sensor S5). The pickup roller sensor fails
to turn on and off twice or more in
within 1 sec.

E402

The belt motor (M3) fails to rotate.


The belt motor clock senor (S10) is
faulty.

The number of feeder motor clock


puleses within 200 msec is below a
specific value.

E403

The feed motor (M2) fails to rotate.


The feed motor clock sensor (S9) is
faulty.

The number of belt motor clock pulses is


below a specific value for 200 msec.

E404

The delivery motor (M5) fails to rotate.


The delivery motor clock sensor (S13)
is faulty.

The number of delivery motor clock


puleses within 200 msec is below a
specific value.

Communication with the ADF is faulty.

The communication with the ADF


remains interrupted for 5 sec or more.

The HDD is faulty.

The HDD cannot be recognized


normally at power-on.
An error occurs while writing to or
reading from the HDD.

E401

E421
E606

The PDL PCB has a


communication error.

E676

Detail code
0x4c03

The communication with the PDL PCB


fails in initialization sequence.

0x4c03

The registration of the PDL-unique


menu fails.

0x4c01

While PDL is in operation, a check sum


error of the received packet is detected.

0x4c02

While PDL is in operation, a format


error in the received packet is detected.

0x4c03

There is no response in the course of a


check on the PDL board operation.

The PDL PCB is faulty.

An error occurs on the PDL board.

The initialization of the IPC fails.

At power-on or during sleep return,


initialization communication with the
finisher fails.

E711

An IPC register error occurs.


.

An error occurs frequently in the


communication between the finisher and
the machine.

E712

An error occurs in IPC communication.

In communication with the ADF, four or


more errors occur in 1.5 sec or more.

E677
(NOTE 3)

E710

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Code

Cause

Description

An IPC finisher error occurs.

The communication between the finisher


and the machine remiains interrupted for
3 sec.

The PDL PCB PCI error occurs.

The PDL PCB cannot be recognized at


power-on.

E732

A controller reader communication


error occurs.

An error occurs in the communication


between the controller unit and the
reader unit.

E733

A controller printer unit communication


error occurs.

The PPRDY signal cannot be detected


from the printer unit 15 sec after the end
of start-up sequence.

E734

An image processor PCB check error


occurs.

The image processor PCB cannot be


recognized normally.

E735

An EIF PCI error occurs.

The image processor PCB cannot be


recognized normally.

E736

A fax PCB communication error occurs.

The communication with the FAX PCB


fails.

E737

A main memory error occurs.

Writing to the main memory fails at


power-on.

E738

A network interface initialization error


occurs.

Initialization of the network PCB fails at


power-on.

E739

A network interface communication


error occurs.

The communication with the network


PCB fails at power-on.

E741

A network PCI error occurs.

The network PCB cannot be recognized


at power-on

A printer power supply cooling fan


error occurs.

An error occurs in the rotation of the


printer power supply cooling fan
(FAN2).

E805

A fixing assembly fan error occurs.

An error occurs in the rotation of the


fixing assembly fan (FAN4)

E807

A fixing assembly/scanner fan error


occurs.

An error occurs in the rotation of the


fixing assembly/scanner fan (FAN1).

E826

A multifeeder cooling fan error occurs.

An error occurs in the rotation of the


multifeeder tray fan (FAN5).

E827

A controller power supply fan error


occurs.

An error occurs in the rotation of


controller power supply fan (FAN6).

E713
E731

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Caution:
1. If the self-diagnosis mechanism has turned on, the machine may be reset by turning the
power switch off and then on, with the exception of causes indicated by E000, E001,
E002, or E003.
The exceptions are made to prevent the user from resetting the machine as when the cause
is an open circuit in the thermistor, which otherwise would overheat the fixing roller,
causing the toner in the hopper to overflow.
If the error is identified by E000 through E003, the machine will automatically turn itself
off in about 20 sec if the power switch is turned on.
If E000, E001, E002, or E003, the data in the RAM of the system controller PCB must be
cleared:
Resetting the Machine
1) Execute the following in service mode: COPIER>FUNCTION>CLEAR>ERR.
2) Press the Reset key twice to return to the Copy Mode screen.
3) Turn off and then on the main power switch.
2. In the case of E202, a check may be made in service mode: COPIER>DISPLAY>ERR.
3. In the case of E677,

If it is indicated when the main power is on,


Suspect a fault in the hardware.
Turning off and then on the power switch too fast at times causes E677, because of
a discrepancy in the initialization of the machine and the printer board. Be sure to
wait 5 sec or more before turning on the switch once you have turned it off.

If it is indicated while the machine is being used normally,


If the fault occurred during printing operation and, in addition, if the machine starts
up normally when the print job has once been cancelled and the power switch is
turned off and then on, suspect an excess load on the CPU.
E677 can sometimes be indicated if an excess load is continuously imposed on the
CPU of the printer board as by when processing a large amount of data while receiving a large amount of data from the network.
If this is the case, advise the user to cancel all print jobs, turn off and then on the
main power switch, and send out the print jobs one by one.

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B.

Fax
Code

E736

C.

Possible Cause
System controller PCB, FAX PCB

An error occurs in the communication


between the system controller PCB and
the FAX PCB.

Paper Deck
Code

E043
E903
D.

Description

Possible Cause

Description

Feed motor (faulty)

The motor of the paper deck does not


operate normally.

Lifter (faulty)

The communication with the paper deck


is interrupted.

Finisher
Code

Detail code

Error

----

Data
communication

The communication between the machine and the


finisher is interrupted. This error is detected by the
machine.

03

Communication
error

The communication with the saddle stitcher is


interrupted.

01

Height sensor
(PS1)

The communication between the height sensor and


the finisher controller PCB fails. Or, an error exists in
the communication data.

E500
E503

02

The communication between the sensor and the


finisher controller PCB fails for a specific period of
time or more.

03

The connector is found to be disconnected at poweron.

04

An error occurs when the sensor is adjusted using the


DIP switch.

E504

E505

01

Back-up RAM

An error exits in the check sum at power-on.

01

Delivery
motor (M2)

The delivery motor clock sensor does not send the


target number of clock pulses at the start of
operation.

E512
02
01

E513

Description

02

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Delivery
motor clock
sensor (PI10)
Alignment
motor (M3)
Alignment
plate home
position sensor
(PI6)

The clock pulses sent while paper is being moved fall


short of an equivalent of 200 mm in length.
The alignment plate does to leave the alignment
home position sensor when the alignment motor is
driven for 2 sec.
The alignment plate does not return to the alignment
home position when the alignment motor is driven
for 2 sec.

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Code

E531

E532

Detail code

Error

01

Stapler motor
(M6)

The stapler does not leave the stapler home position


when the stapler motor is driven for 0.5 sec.

02

Stapler motor
home position
detecting
switch (MS7)

The stapler does not leave the stapler home position


when the stapler motor is driven for 0.5 sec.

01

Stapler drive
motor (M4)

The stapler drive home position sensor does not turn


off when the stapler drive motor is driven for 4 sec.

02

Stapler drive
home position
sensor (PI7)

The stapler drive home position is not detected when


the stapler drive motor is driven for 4 sec.

01

Delivery
motor (M2)
Swing guide
closed
detecting
switch (MS6)

The swing guide closed detecting switch does not


turn on when the delivery motor is rotated in reverse
for 1 sec.

02

Delivery
motor (M2)
Swing guide
open sensor
(PI18)

The swing guide open detecting sensor does not turn


on when the delivery motor is rotated in reverse for 1
sec.

03

Safety area
switch (MS3)
Swing guide
closed detection
switch (MS6)

The swing guide closed detecting switch is found to


be off when the tray 1/2 is in the safety area switch
OFF position.

01

Tray lift motor


(M5)
Tray lift motor
clock sensor 1/
2 (PI19/PI9)
Tray home
position sensor
(PI8)

The lift operation does not end within 15 sec when


the tray lift motor is driven.
The tray home position is not detected when the tray
lift motor is driven for 15 sec.

02

Tray upper limit


detecting switch
(MS4)

The tray upper limit detecting switch is found to be


on while the tray is moving up.

03

Tray lift motor


(M5)
Tray lift motor
clock sensor 1/
2 (PI19/PI9)

The clock sensor 1/2 does not send clock pulses for
200 msec when the tray lift motor is driven.

E535

E540

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Code

Detail code

Error

Description

01

Feed motor
(M1)
Shutter closed
detecting
switch (MS4)

The shutter closed detecting switch does not turn on


when the feed motor is rotated in reverse for 1 sec or
more.

02

Feed motor
switch (M1)
Shutter closed
detecting
switch (MS4)

The shutter open sensor does not turn on when the


feed motor is rotated in reverse for 1 sec or more.

03

Safety area
detecting
switch (MS3)
Shutter closed
detecting
switch (MS4)

The shutter closed detecting switch is found to be off


when the tray 1/2 is in the safety area switch OFF
position.

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A. GENERAL TIMING CHART


1.

Main power switch


ON

70C

Reader unit
Scanning lamp
(FL1)
Scanner motor
(M5)

End of reader controller


PCB gain adjustment
WMUP

Reader Unit

Start key
ON
RSTBY

RINTR

SCFW

SCRV

Normal

Reverse

RSTBY

Pre-activiation
Normal Reverse

Scanner home position sensor

(PS1)
Scanning lamp heater
(H5)

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70C control

A-1

2.

Printer Unit

Power switch ON

Operation

(Unit: Seconds)

WAIT

STBY

160C

3 Fan (FM5)

PRINT

170C 169C
control

1 Fixing roller heater (H1, H2)


2 Fan (FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4)

INTR

190C
control

190C control

Low-speed rotation

High-speed rotation

About 15.0

Low-speed rotation

STBY

169C control

169C control
About 30.0

Low-speed
rotation

About 30.0

High-speed rotation

4 Fan (FM6)
5 PRINT signal (/PRNT)

LSTR

Low-speed rotation

6 VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC)


7 Scanner motor (M1)
3.25

8 Scanner motor ready (/SCNRDY)


9 Main motor (MT1)

About 1.5

10 Cassette pick-up solenoid (SL1)

About 1.2

11 Pick-up motor (SMT1)

About 1.5

0.52
About0.9

0.2

About0.7
1.1

High-speed rotation

12 Feed clutch (CL2)

Rotation

13 Registration clutch (CL1)

0.04

0.04

0.01

0.01

14 Pick-up unit paper sensor (PS2)


About 1.5

15 Registration paper sensor (PS1)


16 Fixing unit delivery sensor (PS1403)
17

0.77

Face-down tray delivery sensor (PS1402)

1.79

18 Primary voltage (AC)


0.52

19 Primary voltage (DC)

0.05

20 Developing bias (AC)

About

22 Transfer voltage

24 Upper fixing roller bias

A-2

1.74

0.82

21 Developing bias (DC)

23 Static charge eliminator bias

0.05

Negative bias

Negative bias
0.1

0.31

0.31
Between-page bias

Print bias

Between-page bias

0.05
0.37
0.47

High-voltage bias

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APPENDIX

B. LIST OF SIGNALS
1.

Input/output signals to/from DC controller PCB

Connector

Pin

Abbreviation

I/O

Logic

J201

A1
A2
A3

GND
GND
/FPCS

A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
B13
B14
B15
B16
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12

Reservrd
/VSREQ
/VSYNC
/STS
/CMD
/CPSEL
/SPCHG
3.3V
3.3V
+5V
+5V
GND
GND
GND
GND
/FPO
Reserved
/RDY
/CPRDY
/SBSY
/CBSY
/PRFD
/PFED
3.3V
3.3V
+5V
+5V
GND
GND
VDO
/VDO
/FPI
FPCK
/PPRDY
/PRNT
/PCLK
/CCLK
/CCRT
/PDLV
3.3V
3.3V

O
I
O
I
I
O
O
O
O
O

P
P
L
L
ANALOG
L

OPERATION PANEL SERIAL OUTPUT signal

O
I
O
I
I
O
O
O
O
O

L
L
L
L
L
L

READY signal
CONTROLLER POWER READY signal
STATUS BUSY signal
COMMAND BUSY signal
PRE-FEED signal
PAPER FEED signal

I
I
I
I
I
I
O
I
O
O
O
O

H
L
L
P
L
L
P
P
L
L

VIDEO signal
VIDEO signal
OPERATION PANEL SERIAL INPUT signal
OPERATION PANEL SERIAL CLOCK signal
PRINTER POWER READY signal
PRINT signal
PRINTER CLOCK signal
CONTROLLER CLOCK signal
CONDITION CHANGE REPORT
PAPER DELIVERY signal

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Signal name

OPERATION PANEL CONTROLLER CHIP


SELECT signal
VSYNC REQUEST signal
VERTICAL SYNC signal
STATUS signal
COMMAND signal
COMTROLLER POWER SELCT signal
SPEED CHANGE signal

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Connector

Pin

Abbreviation

I/O

J201

C13
C14
C15
C16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
2
3

+5V
+5V
GND
/BD
GND
DRVES
GNP
5V
GND
N.C.
VDO
GND
/VDO
/LON
/LENBL
/FPO
/FPI
/FPCS

O
O

4
5
6
7
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

J202

J203

J204

J205

J206

A-4

Logic

ANALOG

Signal name

BEAM DETECTION signal


LASER MALFUNCTION DETECTION signal

VIDEO signal

O
O
O
O
I
O

L
L
L
L
L
L

FPCK
+5V
+5V
GND
+5V
+5V
GND
GND
24V
3.3V
3.3V
GND
24VGND
24VGND
GND
GND
+24VA
+24VA
+24VA
UDOORS
FDFULS

I
O
O

VIDEO signal
LASER ON signal
VIDEO ERABLE signal
OPERATION PANEL SERIAL OUTPUT signal
OPERATION PANEL SERIAL INPUT signal
OPERATION PANEL CONTROLLER CHIP
SELECT signal
OPERATION PANEL SERIAL CLOCK signal

O
O
O
I
I

H
H

8
9

/FPOUTS
FDOUTS

I
I

H
H

10
11
1
2
3
4
5

/FUSLD
P5VB1
GND
GND
/BDI
+5V
GND

O
O

UPPER DOOR OPEN SENSE signal


FACE-DOWN TRAY PAPER FULL SENSE
signal
FIXING UNIT DELIVERY SENSE signal
FACE-DOWN TRAY DELIVERY SENSE
signal
FACE-UP SOLENOID DRIVE signal

BEAM DETECTION INPUT signal

I
I

I
I
I

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Connector
J207

J208

J209

J210

J212

J213

J214

J215

Pin

Abbreviation

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2

+5V
/SCNRDY
/SCND
GND
/SCNCLK
24VGND
+24VA
FAN1D
/FAN1S

3
1
2
3
4
5
1
2

24VGND
/REGCLD
+24VA
/REGS
GND
P5VB1
FAN3D
/FAN3S

3
1
2
3
4

24VGND
3.3V
+5V
GND
FSRTH

5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

GND
SVIN
SVOUT
+24VA
+24VA
+24VA
/DUPIDS
/DUPSTS
DUPCMD
/DUPCLK
24VGND
24VGND
24VGND
+24VA
P5VB1
/MPTCLD
/MPTSLD
MPTLS
/MPTPS

8
9
1
2

ENVCMD
ENVSTS
GND
LSIZE4

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I/O

Logic

I
O

L
L

SCANNER MOTOR READY signal


SCANNER MOTOR DRIVE signal

SCANNER MOTOR CONTOL CLOCK signal

O
O
I

O
O
I
O
O
I

Signal name

ANALOG FAN MOTOR 1 DRIVE signal


L
FAN MOTOR 1 ROTATING DETECTION
signal
L

REGISTRATION CLUTCH DRIVE signal

REGISTRATION PAPER SENSE signal

ANALOG FAN MOTOR 3 DRIVE signal


L
FAN MOTOR 3 ROTATING DETECTION
signal

O
O
I

ANALOG FIXING ROLLER TEMPERATURE SENSE


signal

I
O
O
O
O
I
I
O
O

SERVICE STATUS signal


SERVICE COMMAND signal

L
L
H
P

DUPLEXING UNIT SENSE signal


DUPLEXING UNIT STATUS signal
DUPLEXING UNIT COMMAND signal
STATAS CLOCK signal

O
O
O
O
I
I

L
L
H
L

MANUAL FEED CLUTCH DRIVE signal


LIFTING PLATE SOLENOID DRIVE signal
LIFTING PLATE SENSE signal
MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY PAPER SENSE
signal
ENVELOPE FEEDER COMMAND signal
ENVELOPE FEEDER STATUS signal

LOWER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE


signal

O
I
I

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Connector
J215

J216

J217

J218

J219

A-6

Pin

Abbreviation

I/O

Logic

Signal name

LSIZE3

LSIZE2

LSIZE1

LOWER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE


signal
LOWER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE
signal
LOWER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE
signal

6
7
8
9
10
1
2

GND
USIZE4
USIZE3
USIZE2
USIZE1
FAN2D
/FAN2S

I
I
I
I
O
I

L
L
L
L
ANALOG
L

3
1

24VGND
FSRTH

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

RLD
TSWIN
GND
TSWOUT
/FSRD1
/FSRD2
FSRDE
FSRCT
SUPSLT
/RLDSNS
PSTYP
REMT24
N.C.
/MMRDY
/MMOTD
24VGND
24VGND
+24VB
+24VB
FEDAND
FEDAD
FEDBND
FEDBD
/UDECKS
UDECKC
/FEEDCLD
/FEEDS
/PUPSLD

ANALOG FIXING ROLLER TEMPERATURE SENSE


signal
H
RELAY DRIVE signal

O
O
O
I
O
I
I
O

L
L
H
ANALOG
H
L
L

FIXING MAIN HEATER DRIVE signal


FIXING SUB HEATER DRIVE signal
FIXING HEATER DRIVE ENABLE signal
FIXING HEATER CURRENT SENSE signal
INVERTER CIRCUIT CONTROL signal
RELAY DETECTION SENSE signal
POWER SUPPLY TYPE SENSE signal
24V DRIVE signal

I
O

L
L

MAIN MOTOR READY signal


MAIN MOTOR DRIVE signal

O
O
O
O
O
O
I
I
O
I
O

L
H
L
L
L

10

LDECKC

11
12

/LDECKS
LPVS2

I
I

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UPPER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE signal


UPPER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE signal
UPPER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE signal
UPPER CASSETTE PAPER SIZE SENSE signal
FAN MOTOR 2 DRIVE signal
FAN MOTOR 2 ROTATING DETECTION
signal

PICK-UP MOTOR CONTROL signal


PICK-UP MOTOR CONTROL signal
PICK-UP MOTOR CONTROL signal
PICK-UP MOTOR CONTROL signal
UPPER CASSETTE PAPER-OUT SENSE signal
UPPER CASSETTE SENSE signal
FEED CLUTCH DRIVE signal
PICK-UP UNIT PAPER SENSE signal
CASSETTE PICK-UP SOLENOID DRIVE
signal
LOWER CASSETTE PAPER-OUT SENSE
signal
LOWER CASSETTE SENSE signal
LOWER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE
signal 2

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Connector

Pin

Abbreviation

I/O

J219

13

LPVS1

14

UPVS2

15

UPVS1

16
17
18
19
20
A1
A2
A3

/RDOORS
+24VA
P5VB1
GND
GND
TRFVCNT
TRFVSNS
/TRFCCD

I
O
O

A4

TRFCLK

A5
A6

N.C.
HVTCLK

A7
A8

/DEVACD
DEVACCLK

O
O

A9
A10
A11
A12
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7

/DEVDCD
TONSNS
24VGND
24VB
/TRFNVD
/HRLBD
/DCHGBD
/DCHGUP
N.C.
N.C.
PRIACCLK

O
I

B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
1
2
3
1
2

/PRIACD
/PRIDCD
DENADJ
24VGND
24VB
+24VB
+24VB
+24VB
TSWOUT
FSRTH

3
4
1
2
1

GNDTH
TSWIN
TONSNS
GND
FAN4D

J220

J221

J222

J223
J225

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O
I
O

Logic

LOWER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE


signal 1
UPPER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE
signal 2
UPPER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE
signal 1
PIK-UP UNIT DOOR OPEN SENSE signal

ANALOG TRANSFER BIAS CONTROLL signal


ANALOG TRANSFER BIAS MONITOR signal
L
TRANSFER BIAS CONSTANT CURRENT
DRIVE signal
P
TRANSFER BIAS FREQUENCY OUTPUT
signal
P

HIGH-VOLTAGE BIAS FREQUENCY OUT


PUT signal
L
DEVELOPING AC BIAS DRIVE signal
P
DEVELOPING AC BIAS FREQUENCY OUT
PUT signal
L
DEVELOPING DC BIAS DRIVE signal
ANALOG TONER LEVEL signal

O
O
O
O
O

L
L
L
L

O
I
O

Signal name

TRANSFER NEGATIVE BIAS DRIVE signal


FIXING ROLLER BIAS DRIVE signal
DISCHARGE BIAS DRIVE signal
DISCHARGE BIAS SWITCH signal

PRIMARY AC BIAS FREQVENCY OUTPUT


signal
L
PRIMARY AC BIAS DRIVE signal
L
PRIMARY DC BIAS DRIVE signal
ANALOG IMAGE DENSITY AD JUSTMENT signal

O
I
I
I
I

ANALOG FIXING ROLLER TEMPERATURE SENSE


signal

ANALOG TONER LEVEL signal

FAN MOTOR 4 DRIVE signal

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Connector
J225

J229

A-8

Pin

Abbreviation

I/O

Logic

Signal name

/FAN4S

FAN MOTOR 4 ROTATING DETECTION


signal

3
4
1
2

24VGND
GND
FAN5D
/FANS5

O
I

3
4

24VGND
24VGND

ANALOG FAN MOTOR 5 DRIVE signal


L
FAN MOTOR 5 ROTATING DETECTION
signal

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C.

GENERAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

1.

Controller unit

Controller unit(1/2)

J1022
6p
ACDOWN
GND
POWERON
GND
+24V
RELAYON

System controller PCB

Printer unit DC
power supply PCB
To FAX PCB
(ACC)

J802M

DRAWER CONNECTOR
Noise filter PCB

RLY1

DC power supply PCB


BI1103

1
2
3

ACDOWN
POWERON
GND

1
2

+24V
GND

24p

J801L

24p

J801D

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

DRAWER CONNECTOR
J802F

3p

J110

1
2
3
4
5
6
+3.3VJ(FIGARO)
1
+12V(FAX,INV)
2
+3.3V(UI,PDL)
3
+3.3(SEIF)
4
GND
5
GND
6
GND
7
GND
8
+5VJ(FIGARO)
+5V(UI,PDL)
+5V(SEIF)
+5V(SEIF)
+24V
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND

J1020
10p

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Relay

2p

1
2
3

MT2

3p

P2

J1021
8p

BI1106

FT3

J104
J102

CB1

J103

NEWTRAL(W)

6p

AWG16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AWG16

BI1105

BI1102
BI1101

J101

BI1104

8p

FT1

HOT(BK)
FT6
FT5

3p

NEWTRAL(W)

J1101F

J1101M

HOT(BK)

BI1107

9p

FT4
FT2

4p

Leakage

1
2
3
4

+12V(FAX,INV)

1
2
3
4
5
6

+3.3VJ(FIGARO)
+3.3V(UI,PDL)
+3.3(SEIF)
GND
GND
GND

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

+5VJ(FIGARO)
+5V(UI,PDL)
+5V(SEIF)
+5V(SEIF)
GND
GND
GND
GND

GND

Main power
switch
MSW1

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A-9

Controller unit(2/2)

FAX PCB
(ACC)

SELIN
FAULT*
INIT*
AUTOFD*
SELECT
GND
PE
BUSY
ACK*
STB
GND

Controll panel unit

J304

Relay PCB

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Control
panel
power switch

EEPROM
PCB

10p

J1042 J1041

50p

Battery

J30

J601

30p

80p

180p

J1031

J1043

J1017

4p
J1008

3p

J1015
160p

DRAM DIMM slot

J501

J1001 168p

64MB

J1002 168p

64MB

1
2
3

GND
+24V
LOCK

3
2
1

Image processor PCB

J201
FAN6

J1011

J601
100p

J1007

9p

48p

15p
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DC controller PCB

9p
100p

Finisher
(AC)

Network interface PCB


J502

40p

J1010

J1023

PDL PCB

Memory PCB

J306

11p

System controller PCB

50p

LCD

J303
120p

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

J302

Parollel interface
PCB

D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
GND
GND

120p

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

GND
IPCTXD
GND
IPCRXD
GND
FINON
GND
N.C.
N.C.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

DTX*
GND
DRX*
DTERM
N.C.
DCLK*
GND
GND

9 GND
10 N.C.
11 GND
12 DSTRB*
13 DECKON
14 GND
15 N.C.

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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

RESET
GND
LIDED7
LIDED8
LIDED6
LIDED9
LIDED5
LIDED10
LIDED4
LIDED11
LIDED3
LIDED12
LIDED2
LIDED13
LIDED1
LIDED14
LIDED0
LIDED15
GND
N.C.
DMARQ
GND
DIOW*
GND
DIOR*
GND
IORDY
GND
DMACK*
GND
IDEINT
reserve
IDEA1
PDIAG(N.C.)
IDEA0
EDEA2
IDECS0*
IDECS1*
LEDON*
GND

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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

15p

Paper deck
(ACC)

Reader controller PCB

A-10

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HDD

2.

J2009M

J2009T
J2009F

1
2
3

1
2
3

GND
SIZE<1>
SIZE5V

GND
SIZE<0>
SIZE5V

+5V
COVDEC
GND

9
8
7

6
5
4

3
2
1

1
2
3

1
2
3

J2007

GND
SIZE<2>
SIZE5V

J2010M

J2012M

PS102

3
2
1

J102

J2010T
J2010F

J2011T
J2011F

PS103

1
2
3

3 2 1

Interface PCB

PS104

GND
SIZE<3>
SIZE5V

J2012T
J2012F

PS105

Copybord
cover
open/close
sensor

6
5
4

J2013
1
2
3

FM2

100
J101

PS106

Original
size
sensor 1

+5V
FHP
GND

Scanner motor cooling fan

PS101

Original
size
sensor 2

Original
size
sensor 3

9
8
7

To controller unit
Interface cable

Original
size
sensor 4

Scanner
home
position
sensor

J2011M

Reader unit(1/2)

Reader Unit

1 2 3
+24V
GNDA
+24V

68

J2052 3 2 1
J3011

68

A6

B6

J117

J132

Reader controller PCB

J1603

Socket for DIMM


J113
B8

J115

J129

J112

13

1
2
3
4
5

(-)
(+)

8
J1002

GND
DF_RXD
DF_TXD
N.C.
GND

(+)
(-)

GND
ACCON

1
2
3
4
5

J1003

J2018F
RST
MOVE*
24V/38V
GND
I_CONT0*
I_CONT1*
I_CONT2*
I_CONT3*

MTCLK*
GND
CW/CCW*
STEP_ANGLE0*
STEP_ANGLE1*
GND
STEP_ANGLE2*
STEP_ANGLE3*

1
2
3
4
5

J2018M

1
2
3
4

REMOON
GND
FM4ON
FM4DEC

1
2
3
4
5

4
3
2
1

13
12

1
FLPWN
2
GND
3
FLONOUT
4
YPWM
5
YON
6
FLERR*
7
FLCLK*
8 N.C.

FL_TH
GND
+38V
GND
FL_S
+24V

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

11
10
9
8
7
6
5

6
5
4
3
2
1

A8

J8
4

Reader unit main power supply PCB

Inverter PCB

5
J7
5
4
3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112

1
2

ERR
GNDU
+24/14V

J2037

Flexible cable
J2015

1 2 3

121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J2031F

J1804

Accessories power
supply PCB

J2031T

J2031M
3 2 1

Scannig
lamp

J2042T
1 2 3

MT06

1 2 3 4
7

J2038M
1 2 3

1 2 3
MT05

PM1

+24V
GND
+24V
GND

J2038F

Scanning lamp
heater

Scannig lamp
thermistor
(THM)

1
2
3
4
5
BLU
RED
ORG
GRN
BLK

MT03

J2039M
3 2 1

MT04

J2039F

Scanner motor
driver PCB
J302

J2042F J2042M
2
1
2
1

1 2 3

J303

FM4
Power supply
cooling fan

7
6
5
4
3
2
1

B8

+24V
FL_S
GND

H1

A8

6 5 4 3 2 1

FL_TH
GND
+38V

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

J1802

MT02
J2024F J2024M
1
1
2
2

J2022B

J2022C

J2022A

J2001

Intensity
detection
PCB

DADF

Scanner motor

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A-11

Reader unit(2/2)

Reader unit main power supply PCB


J6
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J5
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J4
6 5 4 3 2 1

J3
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

+5.2V
+5.2V
+5.2V

+5V[24H]

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR

GNDU
+24V
GNDA
GNDA
+5VA
+5VA

6 5 4 3 2 1
-12V

GNDR

DC(+)

5 4 3 2 1
J2036M

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
+15V
GNDR

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
GNDU
GNDU
GNDU
GNDU
N.C.
+38V
+38V
+38V
+38V

5 4 3 2 1
DC(-)

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

+15V

J1

J801

J2036F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Accessories
power supply
PCB

Noise filter PCB

FT116

Reader unit rear


power switch

FT117

J2019F J2019M

FT115

FT113

FT114

J1101

2 1
J1001

13 J2016M

J2017M

Scanner motor driver


PCB

J2016T
13

J2016F
J301
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J501

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

A-12

15

12

J119

J118

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
J131

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
J122

GNDU
GNDU
+38V
+38V
-12V
GNDR
+15V
GNDR
+5.2V

BE
GND
BO
GND
GE
GND
GO
GND
RE
GND
RO
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

N.C.
GND
NF1
NF2
GND
NRS
NCP
GND
NSP
NSH
GND
GND
+5<A>
+5<A>
+12V
+12V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

GNDU
+38V
GNDA
+24V
GNDR
+15V
GNDA
+5VA
GNDR
+5.2V
+5V[24H]

J2017F

15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

15

13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

J2017T

+5.2V
GNDR
+15V
GNDR
-12V
+38V
+38V
GNDU
GNDU

15

Inverter PCB

12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
BE
GND
BO
GND
GE
GND
GO
GND
RE
GND
RO
GND

12

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 N.C.

J102

15

15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

P1

J101

GND
NF1
NF2
GND
NRS
NCP
GND
NSP
NSH
GND
GND
+5<A>
+5<A>
+12V
+12V

FT02

FT01

Leakage
Breaker
(ELCB1)

to NCU

CCD/CCD driver PCB

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

2 1

FT06

FT03

J2025M J2025F

FT09
FT10
FT07

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
J130

Reader controller PCB

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3.

1 2 3 4

FAN1

J15
1 2 3
3 2 1

J12

3 2 1
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

J210

1 2 3

J208

2 1

1 2 3
1 2 3
3 2 1

J14

1 2
2 1

FSRTH
RLD
TSWIN
GND
TSWOUT
/FSRD1
/FSRD2
FSRDE
J209
FSRCT
SUPSLT /REGCLD
+24VA
/RLDSNS
/REGS
PSTYP
GND
/REMT24
P5VB1
N.C.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3
1 2 3

1 2 3 4 5

J206

11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

FAN3

Fixing unit/
Scanner unit
fan

1 2

GND
GND
/BDI
+5V
GND

FEDAND
FEDAD
J203
FEDBND
FEDBD
/UDECKS
UDECKC
/FEEDCLD
/FEEDS
/PUPSLD
LDECKC
/LDECKS
LPVS2
J202
LPVS1
/LENBL
UPVS2
/LON
UPVS1
/VDO
/RDOORS
GND
+24VA
VDO
P5VB1
N.C.
GND
GND
GND
+5V
GND
DRVES
GND
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Ferrite
core

J207
+5V
J222
TSWOUT /SCNRDY
/SCND
FSRTH
GND
GNDTH
/SCNCLK
TSWIN
24VGND
+24VA

1 2 3 4 5 6

J219

J218

/MMRDY
/MMOTD
24VGND
24VGND
+24VB
+24VB

J220
TRFVCNT A1
/TRFNVD B1
TRFVSNS A2
/HRLBD B2
/TRFCCD A3
/DCHGBD B3
TRFCLK A4
/DCHGUP B4
N.C. A5
N.C. B5
HVTCLK A6
N.C. B6
/DEVACD A7
PRJACCLK B7
DEVACCLK A8
/PRJACD B8
/DEVDCD A9
/PRJACD B9
TONSNS A10
DENADJ B10
24VGND A11
24VGND B11
+24VB A12
+24VB B12
24VGND
+24VA
P5VB1
/MPTCLD
/MPTSLD
MPTLS
/MPTPS
ENVCMD
ENVSTS

J214

FAN5D
/FAN5S
24VGND
24VGND

J229

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J16

J18

A1
B1
A2
B2
A3
B3
A4
B4
A5
B5
A6
B6
A7
B7
A8
B8
A9
B9
A10
B10
A11
B11
A12
B12
J701

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4 3 2 1

J17

CL
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Electrical
unit fan

J13

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

A16
B16
C16
A15
B15
C15
A14
B14
C14
A13
B13
C13
A12
B12
C12
A11
B11
C11
A10
B10
C10
A9
B9
C9
A8
B8
C8
A7
B7
C7
A6
B6
C6
A5
B5
C5
A4
B4
C4
A3
B3
C3
A2
B2
C2
A1
B1
C1
J201
A1
B1
C1
A2
B2
C2
A3
B3
C3
A4
B4
C4
A5
B5
C5
A6
B6
C6
A7
B7
C7
A8
B8
C8
A9
B9
C9
A10
B10
C10
A11
B11
C11
A12
B12
C12
A13
B13
C13
A14
B14
C14
A15
B15
C15
A16
B16
C16
GND
GND
VDO
GND
GND
/VDO
/FPCS
/FPO
/FPI
reserved
reserved
FPCK
/VSREQ
/RDY
/PPRDY
/VSYNC
/CPRDY
/PRNT
/STS
/SBSY
/PCLK
/CMD
/CBSY
/CCLK
CPSEL
/PRFD
/CCRT
/SPCHG
/PFED
/PDLV
3.3V
3.3V
3.3V
3.3V
3.3V
3.3V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
/BD
1 2 3 4

Registration
clutch
CL1

4 3 2 1

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

DC controller PCB

BD PCB

1 2 3

FAN1D
/FAN1S
24VGND

HVT

J1

Laser driver
PCB

J1001

TB705

Video controller

Scanner
motor

3 2 1
1 2 3

1 2 3

J204
+5V
3.3V
+5V
3.3V
GND
GND
GND
24VGND
+24V
24VGND

From fixing unit

1
Registration
PS1 paper sensor

FAN3D
/FAN3S
24VGND

J11

J6

J217

Printer unit

A1B1A2B2A3B3A4B4A5B5

J221

1 TONSNS
2 GND

J223

J228
1 /REGCLD
2 24VGND

FAN2

J26

3
2
1

3
2
1

1
2
3

J19

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Fixing unit fan


1
2
3

FAN4

Duplexing unit
(option)

Ferrite core

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Upper cassette
paper-level
sensor 2
PS1207
Lower cassette
paper-out
sensor
PS1208

J51
J1205
/FEEDS 3
GND 2
P5VB1 1

J1206
/RDOORS 3
GND 2
P5VB1 1

J13
3 1
2 2
1 3

PS2
1
2
3

J14
3 1
2 2
1 3

Pick-up unit
paper sensor

PS3
1
2
3

Pick-up unit
door sensor

2 1

J55

2 1

J56

Upper cassette
paper-level
sensor 1
PS1206

J54

Feed clutch

CL

J10

6 5 4 3 2 1

Fixing sub heater J53


H2

CL2

6 5 4 3 2 1

J52

2
1

B
1 2 3 4 5 6

Cassette pick-up
solenoid

H1

J1204
+24VA 2
/FEEDCLD 1

1 2 3 4 5 6
6 5 4 3 2 1

Fixing main heater

2
1

1 2 3 4 5 6
6 5 4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6

TB51

Lower cassette
paper-level
sensor 2
PS1205

+24VA 2
/PUPSLD 1

J204

FSRN1
FSRL1
FSRL2
FSRN2

J102

PS1204

TB50

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

SL1

J1203

Power supply

Pick-up motor

J12

J1201

Lower cassette
paper-level
sensor 1

1 2 3 4

SMT1
M

CL

CL3
Manual feed
clutch

Envelope feeder
(option)

Power supply fan


3
2
1

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Upper cassette
sensor

TB54

FAN5

Multi-purpose
tray fan

TB705
J1202
FEDAD 1
FEDAND 2
FEDBD 3
FEDBND 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4

To HVT

PS1202

PS1203
2
1

Pick-up PCB

Lower cassette
sensor

TSW

Lifting plate
position sensor

Cassette-size
sensing switch PCB

J25

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1 2 3

SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

5
4
3
2
1

J1303
+24VA 2
/MPTCLD 1

PS1302

2
1
SL2
Lifting plate
solenoid

Multi-purpose
tray paper sensor

1 2 3

Main motor

Power switch

PS1201

TH

Cassette-size
sensing switch PCB

J225
FAN4D 1
/FAN4S 2
24VGND 3
GND 4

SL3
Face-up
solenoid

3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6
MT1

TB52

J1601B
5
4
3
2
1

3 2 1

SW101

TB53

5
4
3
2
1

SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

J1302
+24VA 2
/MPTSLD 1

PS1301

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J50

J1601A
5
4
3
2
1

J216
GND 3
/FAN2S 2
FAN2D 1

Multi-purpose
tray PCB

1 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Thermistor

1 3.3V
2 +5V
3 GND
4 FSRTH
5 GND
6 SVIN
7 SVOUT
8 +24VA

Switch/sensor
PCB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

J24
1
2
3
4

J212

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Fixing unit
delivery
sensor

Face-down
tray delivery
sensor

1 2

J213
24VGND
24VGND
/DUPCLK
DUPCMD
/DUPSTS
/DUPIDS
+24VA
+24VA

Face-down
tray paper full
sensor

A1B1A2B2A3B3A4B4A5B5

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

+24VA
ENVCMD
ENVSTS
GND

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

PS1403

1
2
3
4

GND
LSIZE4
LSIZE3
LSIZE2
LSIZE1
GND
USIZE4
USIZE3
USIZE2
USIZE1

PS1402

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

J1304

J215

PS1401

J1301

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Ferrite
core

J34

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
FGND

J35

GND
GND
+24VA
+24VA
+24VA
UDOORS
FDFULS
/FPOUTS
FDOUTS
/FUSLD
P5VB1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Door switch

/FUSLD
+24VA

J205

SW1401
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Thermoswitch

J1401
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

J1402

1
2
3

SL

+24VB 1
+24VB 2
+24VB 3

Fixing unit

Upper cassette
paper-out sensor

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APPENDIX

D.

Special Tools
You will need the following special tools in addition to the standard tools set:

No.

Tool name

Shape

Rank

Uses

Contact remover

RY9-9099

For removing contacts (upper/lower


heater of the fixing
assembly).

Door switch

FY9-3036

For checking the


operation inside the
printer (as for repairs;
four pieces are kept as
a set behind the right
front cover).

NA3 Test Sheet

FY9-3640

For checking/adjusting images.

Mirror positioning
tool (front, rear)

FY9-3040

For adjusting the


position of No. 1/No.
2 mirror (used in
combination, i.e.,
front and rear).

Ranking:
A: Each service person is expected to carry one.
B: Each group of five service persons is expected to carry one.
C: Each workshop is expected to carry one.

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APPENDIX

E.
No.

Solvents and Oils


Name

Uses

Composition

Remarks
CI or IPA (isopropyl
alcohol) may be used.

Alcohol

Cleaning: e.g., glass,


plastic (Note), rubber;
eternal covers

Fluorine-family hydro
carbon, Alcohol,
Surface activating
agent, Water

Solvent

Cleaning: e.g., metal


units; oil or toner
stains

Fluorine-family
hydrocarbon, Alcohol,
Chlorine-family
hydrocarbon

Lubrication oil

Lubricating: original
exposure rail

Silicone oil

Tool No.: FY9-6011


(50 cc)

Lubrication oil

Lubricating: between
gear and shaft

Petroleum-family
mineral oil

Tool No.: CK-8003

Lubrication agent

Lubrication: gears

Special oil, Special


solid lubricating agent,
Lithium soap

Tool No.: HY9-0007

Lubrication agent

Lubricating: drive
mechanisms

Silicone oil

Tool No.: CK-0551


(20 g)

Note:
Be sure to sue a moist (well-wrung) cloth to clean the external covers.

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CONTENTS

Contents
CHAPTER 1 BASIC OPERATIONS
I.

Basic Operations .......................... 1-1R


A. Functional construction ................ 1-1R
B. Outline of Electrical Circuitry...... 1-2R

C. Inputs to and Outputs from Major


PCBs ............................................. 1-3R

CHAPTER 2 ORIGINAL EXPOSURE SYSTEM


I.

Outline .......................................... 2-1R


A. Outline .......................................... 2-1R
II. Basic Operations of the Original
Exposure System .......................... 2-2R
A. Basic Operations of the Original
Exposure System .......................... 2-2R
1.
Sequence of Operation ............. 2-2R
III. Original Scanner Motor................ 2-4R
1.
Outline ..................................... 2-4R
2.
Operations ................................ 2-5R
IV. Changing the Reproduction
Ratio ................................................... 2-6R
V. Turning On the Scanning Lamp. 2-7R
A. Outline ......................................... 2-7R
B. Controlling the Scanning Lamp 2-8R
1. Standby Pre-Heating .............. 2-8R
2. Pre-Activation Pre-Heating ... 2-8R
3. Activation Pre-Heating .......... 2-8R
C. Turning On and Off the Scanning
Lamp ............................................. 2-8R
D. Controlling the Intensity of the
Scanning Lamp ............................. 2-8R
E. Controlling the Temperature of the
Scanning Lamp Heater ................. 2-8R
F. Detecting the Life of the Scanning
Lamp ............................................. 2-9R
G. Detecting Errors ........................... 2-9R
VI. Detecting the Size of Originals .. 2-10R
1.
Outline ................................... 2-10R
2. Detection by Original Size
Sensors .................................. 2-11R
3. Detecting the size of
Originals ............................... 2-12R
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VII. Disassembly/Assembly ............ 2-13R


A. Reader unit External Covers .... 2-14R
1. Removing the Front
Lower Cover ......................... 2-15R
2. Removing the Right
upper Cover .......................... 2-15R
3. Removing the Rear
Upper Cover ......................... 2-17R
4. Removing the Left
Upper Cover ......................... 2-18R
B. Scanner Drive Assembly .......... 2-19R
1. Removing the Original
Scanner Motor ...................... 2-19R
2. Adjusting the Tension of the Belt
When Mounting the Original
Scanner Motor ....................... 2-19R
3.
Removing the Original Scanner
Motor Driver PCB ................. 2-19R
4. Routing the Scanner
Drive Cable ........................... 2-20R
5. Points to Note About the
Flexible Cable....................... 2-25R
C. Original Exposure System ....... 2-27R
1. Removing the Scanning Lamp/
Scanning Lamp Heater .......... 2-27R
2. Points to Note When Replacing
the Scanning Lamp............... 2-29R
3. Removing the Standard
White Plate Cover ................ 2-30R
D. PCBs .....................................................
1.
Removing the Light Adjustment
Detection PCB ...................... 2-31R

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2.
E.

Removing the Inverter


PCB Unit ............................... 2-31R
Fans ............................................ 2-32R

1.
2.

Power Supply Cooling Fan ...... 2-32R


Scanner Motor Cooling Fan ..... 2-32R

CHAPTER 3 IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM


I.
II.
A.
B.
III.
1.
2.

Outline .......................................... 3-1R


CCD/CCD Drive .......................... 3-2R
CCD .............................................. 3-2R
CCD Driver .................................. 3-2R
Image Processing.......................... 3-3R
Outline ..................................... 3-3R
ABC (auto background control)
Circuit ...................................... 3-4R
3.
Shading Correction .................. 3-5R
4. 3-Line CCD Position
Matching ................................. 3-6R

IV.

R2

Disassembly/Assembly .............. 3-7R

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A. CCD Unit ..................................... 3-8R


1. Removing the Lens Base
Cover/CCD Unit ..................... 3-8R
B. PCBs
1. Removing the Reader
Controller PCB ..................... 3-10R
V. Upgrading .................................. 3-13R
A. Replacing the DIMM on the
Reader Controller PCB ............. 3-13R
1. Removing the ROM DIMM (on
the reader controller PCB) .. 3-13R
2. Mounting the ROM DIMM (on the
reader controller PCB) ........... 3-15R

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CHAPTER 1 BASIC OPERATIONS

I . Basic Operations
A.

Functional Construction

The machine is broadly divided into three functional blocks: original exposure system, control
system, and image processing system.

Original exposure system


Control system
Original

Reader controller PCB

Optical path

Original illumination

Scanner drive

CCD driver
Image processing system

Interface PCB

Reader unit

Controller

Printer

Figure 1-101

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B.

Outline of Electrical Circuitry

The machines major electrical mechanisms are controlled by the CPU on the reader controller
PCB. The reader controller PCB is equipped with a battery used to back up data.

CCD/CCD
driver PCB

Reader controller PCB


CPU

Sensors,
Switches

Inverter

FROM
4MB

Scanning lamp

Light adjustment detection PCB


Scanning lamp heater

DRAM
256kB16

Original scanner
motor driver PCB

SRAM
32kB82

Reader unit main power supply

Fan

Fan

Figure 1-102

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C.

Inputs to and Outputs from Major PCBs

Inputs to and Outputs from the Reader Controller PCB (1/3)


Reader controller PCB

Leakage
breaker
(circuit breaker;
ELCB1)

Reader unit
main power
supply PCB
(DCP1)

Noise filter
PCB
MSW1

J129
-4
REMOON
-3
GND
-2
FAN4ON
-1
FAN4DEC

J8
-1
-2
-3
-4

J7 J2031
-1
+24/14V -3
-2
-4
GND
FM1
-3
ERR -5
When FM4 is
Power supply cooling fan
not rotating, '0'.

Reader
power switch

J129
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5

Inverter PCB
J6 J1001
-1
+40V -3
-2
GND -8

J1002
J1003
-1 -2 -4 -5

Scanning lamp
thermistor (THM)
Scanning lamp heater
H1
LA1
Scanning lamp

J2015
-12 -1 -2 -11 -12
J2037
-11
-9
-8 Flexible cable
-7
-6
-5
-4
-2
-1

J115
-6
-4
-5
-5
-4
-6
-3
-7
-2
-8
-1
-9
J2037

FLPWN
GND
FLONOUT
YPWM
YON
FLERR
FLCLK

See p. 2-7R.

FL_TH
GND
+40V
GND
FL-S
+24V

See p. 2-7R.

J2001
-1 -2 -3
Light
adjustment
detection
PCB

Original scanner
motor

PM1

J302
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5

J303

J113

See p. 3-4.
J1605

Original scanner
motor driver PCB

Figure 1-103

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Inputs to and Outputs from the Reader Controller PCB (2/3)


Reader controller PCB

Original scanner home


position sensor

Copyboard cover open/closed


sensor

Original size sensor 1

Original size sensor 2

PS 1

J2013
-1
-2
-3

J117B
-9
-8
-7

PS 2

J2007
-1
-2
-3

J117A
-3
-2
-1

J2009
-3
-2
-1

J117A
-4
-5
-6

J2010
-3
-2
-1

J117B
-1
-2
-3

J2011
-3
-2
-1

J117B
-4
-5
-6

J2012
-3
-2
-1

J117B
-4
-5
-6

PS 3

PS 4

5V

SCHP

When the scanner is in home position '1'.


(light-blocking plate over PS101)

5V

CBCC

When the copyboard cover is closed, '1'.


(light-blocking plate over PS102)

5V

DSZ1

5V

DSZ2

See p. 2-11R.

Original size sensor 3

Original size sensor 4

PS 1

PS 106

5V

DSZ3

5V

DSZ4

Figure 1-104

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Inputs to and Outputs from the Reader Controller PCB (3/3)

Reader controller PCB

Controller block

J102

J101

J132

Interface PCB

J101
J102
CCD/CCD
driver PCB

Feeder

J118
J119

Accessories
power supply
PCB (DCP2)

FM2

J1804
-1
-2

J129
-13
-12

1
2
3

J2051
3
2
1

GND
ACCON

J3011
1 +24V
2
3
FAN_LOCK

Figure 1-105

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CHAPTER 2 ORIGINAL EXPOSURE SYSTEM

I.

Outline

A.

Outline

The original exposure system covers mechanisms used from when an original is exposed until
when its reflected light is projected to the CCD. Figure 2-101 shows a cross section of the original
exposure system, while Figure 2-102 shows its external view.
Original exposure system

Scanning lamp
No. 2 mirror
(forward)

CCD

No. 1 mirror

CCD
diver

Lens

No. 3 mirror

Figure 2-101

No. 2/3 mirror base

(forward)
No. 1 mirror
base
Original scanner motor (PM1)
Signal plate

Original scanner home position sensor (PS101)

Figure 2-102

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II.

Basic Operations of the Original Exposure System

A.

Basic Operations of the Original Exposure System

1.

Sequence of Operations
Main Switch
ON

Start key ON
WMUP

STBY

INTR

70C control

Scanning lamp (H1)

SCFW

SCRV LSTR STBY


70C control

Scanning lamp pre-heating


Preparatory activation

Original Scaning Lamp (LA1)


Shading correction
Original Scaning motor (PM1)

Original Scanner home position


sensor (PS101)

Search of HP

Search of HP

Figure 2-201 A4/LTR, 2 Copies, 4 Colors, Direct, Cassette 1

Original scanner motor


Forward

Reverse

Operations

Switches to forward movement.


Original scanner home
position sensor
(PS101: SCHP)

Moves 1 mm forward, and then


stops. (The stop position is home
position.)

Table 2-201

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The original scanner home position sensor turns on for the following:
When the power is turned on.
When copying is started.
When scanning of as many copies as set is finished.
While CCD is being adjusted (service mode).
The sensor does not turn on during continuous copying. If it turns on because of an error in the
reader unit, or the like, scanning operation will immediately be stopped.
Figure 2-202 shows the movement of the scanner during copying operation. (The start position
in Direct is a point about 5 mm ahead of home position.)

PS101
1mm

8 mm (approx.)

Home position

Leading edge
of original

Start position

Original

HP search at power-on

Original detection scan


Move to start position

Scan during copying

Last scan

Figure 2-202

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III. Original Scanner Motor


1.

Outline
The following figure shows the circuit used to control the original scanner motor, and the
circuit has the following functions:
1. Controls the direction of rotation of the original scanner motor.
2. Controls the speed of rotation of the original scanner motor.
The original scanner motor changes its direction of rotation when moving the scanner forward
and in reverse; its speed used to move the scanner forward (during scanning), on the other hand,
varies depending on the selected reproduction ratio.
The speed of rotation when the scanner is moved forward and in reverse is classified into the
following four:
When single-page mode is selected (about 7.7 times as high as forward)
When the distance the No. 1 mirror base travels in reverse is 105.1 mm or more (about 16.4
times as high as forward)
When the distance the No. 1 mirror base travels in reverse is less than 70.1 mm (about 5.7
times as high as forward)

+38V

CPU

CLK

7
I/O

Reader controller PCB

Motor controller PCB IC

Q301
A
B

A~E
A~E

Motor
drive
circuit

Current
switching
5

D
E
Constant
current
control
Current
circuit
detection

Original scanner motor


(PM1)

Original scanner motor driver PCB

Figure 2-301

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2.

Operations
The reader controller PCB sends to the original scanner motor driver PCB the following signals according to the selected scan mode, distance, and reproduction ratio: MTCLK*, CW/CCW*,
STEP_ANGLEO* to STEP_ANGLE3*.
In response to these signals, the motor control IC (Q301) on the original scanner motor driver
PCB generates motor drive pulses (SPA to SPE, SNA to SNE) to drive the original scanner motor.
The original scanner motor is a 5-phase stepping motor, and its direction and speed are controlled
by changing the sequence of the motor drive pulses (SPA through SPE, SNA through SNE) and
frequency.
The constant current control circuit controls the current flowing to the motor to a level suited to
the speed of rotation.
While the motor is at rest in standby state, the MOVE* signal cuts the current to the motor,
thereby preventing overheating.

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IV. Changing the Reproduction Ratio


The reproduction ratio in main scanning direction (drum axial direction) is executed by the
image processor PCB of the controller block.
The reproduction ratio in sub scanning direction is changed by speeding up the mirror mount
(for reduction) or slowing it down (for enlargement).

No. 2/3 mirror mount

(forward)
No. 1
mirror base
Original scanner
motor (PM1)

Signal plate

Original scanner
home position
sensor signal (SCHP)

Original scanner home position sensor (PS101)

Original scanner motor


driver PCB

Reader controller PCB

Figure 2-401

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V.

Turning On the Scanning Lamp

A.

Outline

The machines scanning lamp is a fluorescent lamp, and is controlled by the inverter PCB in
response to signals from the reader controller PCB.
Controlling the pre-heating mechanisms of the scanning lamp
Turning on/off the scanning lamp
Controlling the intensity of the scanning lamp
Controlling the temperature of the scanning lamp
Detecting the life of the scanning lamp
Detecting errors

Reader unit main power


supply PCB

Inverter PCB

J6
-1 +40V
-2

T1001

Scanning lamp

L1001

Diode
bridge

Scanning
lamp heater
(H1)

L1002

Scanning
lamp thermistor (THM)

Error
detection
circuit

FET FET

Pre-heating
circuit

Q1010
control IC

Light intensity
detention PCB

FET

+24V
FL_S
GND

J1610 -1 -2 -3

J1602
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5

J1610
-4
+40V
-5
GND
-6
FL_TH

FLPWN
GND
FLONOUT
YPWM
YON
FLERR*
FLCLK*

Reader controller PCB

Figure 2-501

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B.

Controlling the Scanning Lamp

So that the intensity of the scanning lamp may attain an optimum level in a short time after the
Start key is turned on, the filament of the scanning lamp is supplied with power, and this arrangement is called pre-heating. The machines pre-heating mode includes standby-preheating, preactivation pre-heating, and activation pre-heating.
1.

Standby Pre-Heating
When the power is turned on, the filament is supplied with a voltage of 2.9 0.25 V during
initial rotation and at the end of copying. When the lamp turns off at the end of copying, the preheating mechanism turns off once, and then standby pre-heating turns on when the lamp heater
turns on. Thereafter, standby pre-heating remains on until the lamp turns on the next time.
2.

Pre-Activation Pre-Heating
The filament is supplied with a voltage of 4.35 0.45 V 1.5 sec before the scanning lamp turns
on to start copying operation.
3.

Activation Pre-Heating
The filament is supplied with a voltage of 3.8 0.4 V during copying operation; in activation
pre-heating, a level of voltage determined from the light intensity duty ratio read while the scanning lamp remain on is used.

C.

Turning On and Off the Scanning Lamp

The scanning lamp is turned on and off in response to signals from the reader controller PCB:
scanning lamp activation ON signal (FLPWM), scanning lamp clock signal (FLCLK*), and scanning lamp ON signal (FLONOUT).

D.

Controlling the Intensity of the Scanning Lamp

The FLPWM signal is a pulse signal, and its duty ratio is varied according to the scanning lamp
intensity sensor signal (FL_S) detected by the light adjustment detection PCB and the setting of the
scanning lamp adjusting VR so as to maintain a specific level of the scanning lamp.

E.

Controlling the Temperature of the Scanning Lamp Heater

The machine is equipped with a scanning lamp heater to speed up the activation of the scanning
lamp. Normally, the scanning lamp heater is set to 70 5C, and a thermistor is used to monitor its
temperature, which is controlled as follows:
If the temperature is less than 40C, the filament of the scanning lamp is supplied with power
for 120 sec (standby pre-heating); then, minimum current pre-heating is executed for 60 sec
using a 10% light adjustment duty ratio, during which time the scanning lamp is controlled to
70C. The scanning lamp heater is turned on while the scanning lamp remains on only during
the standby activation period.
If the temperature is 40C or higher at time of power-on, the scanning lamp standby activation period (about 20 sec) is started immediately without turning on the scanning lamp
heater.
After the scanning lamp standby activation, the temperature is controlled so that it remains as
set (about 70C). When the temperature falls below the setting, the scanning lamp heater is
turned on, and the heater is turned off when the temperature exceeds the setting.

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F.

Detecting the Life of the Scanning Lamp

The life of the scanning lamp is checked as follows:


1. The light adjustment duty ratio while the scanning lamp is on is read about every 100 msec;
a warning is issued if the ratio is higher than specified.
2. The scanning lamp thermistor is used to detect the temperature of the scanning lamp when it
is on; a warning is issued if the temperature is higher than specified (130C).
3. The intensity start-up period of the scanning lamp is monitored for each activation; a warning
is issued if it fails to reach a specific level within a specific period of time (about 2 sec).
4. If the characteristic of light distribution of the scanning lamp deteriorates and threatens to
affect the range allowed for shading correction.
If any of the foregoing four applies, the condition is assumed to indicate a warning
for the life of the scanning lamp, and a warning will be issued in service mode:
COPIER>DISPLAY>MISC>FL-LIFE. In addition, if the thermistor registers 150C or
higher, E210 will be indicated. (For how to replace the scanning lamp, see p. 12-10.)

G.

Detecting Errors
The following is a list of errors related to the scanning scanning/scanning lamp heater:

Code

Cause

Timing of detection

E211

The scanning lamp thermistor


has an open circuit.

The temperature falls below 0C while controlled to 70C.

E215

The scanning lamp thermistor


has a short circuit.

The thermistor of the scanning lamp heater registers 170C or higher when the
FLONOUT signal is off (including at power-on).

E216

The scanning lamp fails to


turn on in 15 sec or more.

The intensity sensor does not detect lamp from the scanning lamp in 15 sec.

E217

The scanning lamp heater


has exhausted its life.

While the scanning lamp heater is used to control the temperature to a specific
level, the temperature does not exceed the specified level when the lamp heater
is supplied with power for 3 min or more.

E219

The scanning lamp has


reached the end of its life.

The thermistor of the scanning lamp detects 150C or higher while the scanning
lamp is on.

E220

The scanning lamp is absent


(exhausted).

The scanning lamp has not been mounted (as after replacement work).
The filament of the scanning lamp has broken.

Table 2-501

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VI. Detecting the Size of Originals


1.

Outline
The size of an original is detected by sensors when it is placed on the copyboard glass. The size
data obtained by the sensors is used for the following mechanisms:
Auto paper selection
Auto ratio selection

Sensor 3 Sensor 4
(PS105) (PS106)

B5R
A4R

A5
Sensor 2 B5
(iPS104)
Sensor 1
(PS103)

B4
A3

A4

Sensor 3 Sensor 4
(PS105) (PS106)

STMT

LTRR

LGL

Sensor 2
(PS104)

LTR

11x17

Figure 2-601

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2.

Detection by Original Size Sensors


Sensors of a reflecting type are mounted under the copyboard glass to detect the size of originals placed on the copyboard glass.
When the copyboard cover is closed to about 30, the photointerrupter (PS102) turns on (i.e.,
the light-blocking plate covers PS102). The output level of each sensor is read at intervals of about
0.1 sec for 15 sec after PS102 turns on or until the Start key is pressed. If the output level remains
the same, the condition will be identified to indicate the presence of an original over the sensors in
question. The data is checked (Tables 2-601, -602) to find out the size of the original.
This way of detecting the size also enables detecting the size of a black original. However, the
output level of the sensor will not change for the conditions shown as a. and b. below; in addition,
in the case of c., a scanner will be shown on the control panel to ask the user to select a cassette for
auto paper selection or an original size for auto ratio selection after the Start key is pressed.
a. Black original of A3
b. Book original (changes in the sensor level are difficult to detect because of the thickness)
c. Copyboard cover (not closed, i.e., PS102 remains off)
Reference:
In the case of a., b., or c., above, the machine can detect the wrong size.

Copyboard cover
Original

30

PS102: ON

Copyboard
glass
ON

Original
detection 1

OFF

ON

Original
detection 2

ON

No change Change
in level
in level

Figure 2-602

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3.

Detecting the Size of Originals


In addition to the data indicating the presence/absence of an original (by the original detection
mechanism), the reader controller circuit detects the size of originals as shown in Tables 2-601 and
-602.
Same:
The output of the sensor in question remains the same when read about every 100
msec after the copyboard cover open/closed sensor turns on (detecting an original).
Different: The output of the sensor in question is different when read about every 100 msec
after the copyboard cover open/closed sensor turns on (not detecting an original).
Original size sensor

Original
size

A3

Same

Same

Same

Same

B4

Different

Same

Same

Same

Same

Same

Different Different

A4R
A4

Same

Same

Different Different

B5

Different

Same

Different Different
Different

Same

B5R

Different Different

None

Different Different Different Different

Table 2-601 A/B-Series Original


Original size sensor

Original
size

1117

Same

Same

Same

LGL

Different

Same

Same

LTRR

Different

Same

Different

LTR

Same

Different Different

Table 2-602 Inch-Series Originals

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VII. Disassembly/Assembly
The descriptions that follow explain the mechanical features of the machine and how it may be
disassembled/assembled; be sure to observe the following during the work:
1. Unless otherwise mentioned, reverse the steps used to disassemble the parts when assembling
them.
2. Identify the screws by type (length, diameter) and location.
3. One of the mounting screws of the rear cover is equipped with a toothed washer to protect
against static charges. Be sure to use the washer when assembling the part.
4. The mounting screws for the grounding wire and varistors are equipped with a toothed washer
to ensure electrical continuity. Be sure to use the washers when assembling the parts.
5. As a rule, do not operate the machine with any of its parts removed.
6.
Do not throw the toner cartridge into fire. It could explode.
7. If the cartridge must be removed for disassembly/assembly of the machine, be sure always to
protect it with a cover regardless of how short the work may be.
8. When handling PCBs, be sure to touch the metal portion of the machine before the work to
discharge any buildup of static charges, thus avoiding damage to the PCBs.

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A.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]

Reader Unit External


Covers
Front lower cover
Right upper cover
Rear upper cover
Left upper cover
Rear cover
Front upper cover

[6]

[2]
[1]

Figure 2-701
[3]

[4]

[5]

Figure 2-702

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1. Removing the Front Lower Cover


1) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the control panel lower cover [2].
[1]

[1]

[2]

Figure 2-703

[3]

2) Remove the five screws [3], and detach


the cable cover [4].

[4]

[3]

Figure 2-704

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3) Remove the two screws [5], and detach


the control panel cover [6].

[6]

[5]

Figure 2-705

4) Remove the face cap [7] and two screws


[8] each, and detach the front lower cover
[9].

[8]
[7]

[7]
[8]

Figure 2-706

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2. Removing the Right Upper Cover


1) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the delivery tray [2].
2) Remove the two screws [3], and detach
the right upper cover [4].

[4]

[2]
[3]

[1]

Figure 2-707
3. Removing the Rear Upper Cover
1) Remove the interface cable [1], and detach the DADF [2].

[1]

[2]

Figure 2-708
2) Remove the three face caps [3] and five
screws [4]; then, detach the rear upper
cover [5].

[5]

[3],[4]

Figure 2-709
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4. Removing the Left Upper Cover


1) Remove the cable cover.
2) Disconnect the connector from the control
panel.
3) Remove the control panel lower cover.
4) Remove the control panel cover.
5) Remove the control panel.
6) Remove the rear upper cover.
7) Remove the five screws [1], and detach
the left upper cover [2].

[2]
[1]

[1]

Figure 2-710

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B.

Scanner Drive Assembly

1.

Removing the Original Scanner


Motor
1) Remove the front lower cover.
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the cable clamp [2] and the three screws
[3]; then, detach the original scanner motor [4] together with the support plate. (Be
sure to pay attention to the drive belt when
detaching it.)

[3]

[1]

[2]
[4]

Figure 2-711
[4]

2.

Adjusting the Tension of the Belt


When Mounting the Original
Scanner Motor
Move the original scanner motor (w/
support plate) to the right, and be sure to
tighten the screws securely.

Removing the Original Scanner


Motor Driver PCB
1) Remove the front lower cover.
2) Disconnect the three connectors [1], and
free the cable clamp [2]; then, remove the
two screws [3], and detach the original
scanner motor driver PCB [4].

[1]

3.

[3]
[2]

Figure 2-712

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4.

Routing the Scanner Drive Cable


Before starting to route the scanner cable,
obtain the mirror positioning tool (FY9-3040).

[1]
[2]

1) Remove the copyboard cover.


2) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the right glass retaining cover [3].

[1]

Figure 2-713
[4]

3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

Remove the copyboard glass.


Remove the front lower cover.
Remove the control assembly.
Remove the front upper cover.
Remove the rear upper cover.
Remove the standard white plate cover as
show in step 4) on p. 2-30R.
9) Remove the four screws [4], and detach
the right reinforcing tray [3].

[3]

[4]

Figure 2-714

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10) Remove the left upper cover.


11) Remove the rear cover.
12) Remove the reader unit main power supply PCB [5].
13) Move the No. 1 mirror mount [5] so that
the cable metal fixing of the No. 1 mirror
mount is visible through the long hole [6]
in the side plate.

[5]
[6]

(front)
[5]
[6]

(rear)
Figure 2-715

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14) Engage the scanner cable on the pulley


and the hook as shown in the figure.
Caution:
Take care not to damage the cable
against the edge of metal plates.

[6]

[2]

[1]

[3]
[7]

Fix in place
temporarily.

Wind 7
times.
[5]

Put the steel ball through


the hole in the pulley.

[4]

Be sure to wind so that there is no gap


between the runs of the cable.

Figure 2-716

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15) Loosen the screws of the mirror positioning tool (FY9-3040), and contract the arm
fully.

Figure 2-717
16) Fit the mirror positioning tool between the
No. 1 mirror base and the No. 2 mirror
mount; then, insert the pin that comes
with the mirror positioning tool.

Pin
Mirror positioning tool

Holes

(front)
Mirror positioning tool

Pin

Hole

Holes

(rear)
Figure 2-718
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17) Secure the cable metal fixing temporarily


tightened in e. of step 14) using two
screws [8] through the long hole [8] of the
side plate.

[8]
[7]

(front)

[8]

[7]

(rear)
Figure 2-719
18) Detach the mirror positioning tool.
19) Mount the parts by reversing steps 1)
through 12).
Reference:
The machine does not require adjustment of the tension of the cable.

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5.

Points to Note About the Flexible


Cable
Do not disconnect the connector (connected to the No. 1 mirror base) of the flexible
cable unless you are replacing the No. 1 mirror
mount (if you have to clean the mirror, do so
without removing the cable).

[2]

[1]

Removing the Flexible Cable


1) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the right glass retaining cover [2].

[1]

Figure 2-720
[3]

2) Remove the copyboard glass.


3) Move the No. 1 mirror base [3] to the center.

Figure 2-721
4) Remove the Warning label [4] from the
flexible cable [5].

[4]

[5]

Figure 2-722

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5) Free the flexible cable [7] of the connector


by pushing the claws [6] inward.

[6]

(released)

[7]

Figure 2-723

[8]

6) Using a small screwdriver [8], push the


protrusions (2 pc.) used to hook the flexible cable; while pushing it, disconnect
the flexible cable [9] off the connector.
Caution:
When connecting the flexible cable to
the connector, check to make sure that
the metal portion of the cable is free of
iron powder and dust; if found, remove
it.

[9]

Figure 2-724

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C.

Original Exposure
System

[1]

[2]

1.

Removing the Scanning Lamp/


Scanning Lamp Heater
1) Remove the right glass retaining cover.
2) Remove the copyboard glass.
3) Remove the screw [1], and detach the
magnet catcher [2] and the scanning lamp
cover [3].

[3]

Figure 2-725
[5]

4) Remove the two screws [4], and detach


the scanner inside cover [5].

[4]

Figure 2-726
[7]

5) Move the No. 1 mirror mount to where the


scanning lamp cover was removed.
6) Remove the two screws [6], and detach
the anti-reflection plate [7].

[6]

Figure 2-727

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Caution:
When mounting the anti-reflection plate,
be sure to fit the anti-reflection plate into
the cut-off (front, rear) of the No. 1 mirror base. In addition, be sure that the
connector is fully fitted to the anti-reflection plate.

Cut-off (front)
Cut-off (rear)

Figure 2-728
[9]

7) Disconnect the connector [6], and remove


the two screws [7]; then, detach the scanning lamp [9] from the electrode plate
(front) [8].

[6]

[7]

[8]

Figure 2-729

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8) Remove the scanning lamp [10] (w/ scanning lamp heater) to the front.
9) Remove the scanning lamp heater and the
heater rings (front, rear) from the scanning lamp.

[10]

figure 2-730

2.

Points to Note When Replacing


the Scanning Lamp
If the surface of the scanning lamp is hot,
wait until it has cooled.
Do not leave fingerprints on the surface of
the scanning lamp.
If the surface of the scanning lamp is
soiled, dry wipe it clean.
When mounting the scanning lamp heater
to the scanning lamp, be sure to refer to
the marking (the connector of the scanning lamp heater is toward the front of the
machine).
Whenever handling the scanning lamp,
avoid touching the light window.
When mounting the scanning lamp, be
user that the text/marking is toward the
upper front of the machine.

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Light window
4 mm
(approx.)

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When mounting the heater ring, be sure it


is about 4 to 8 mm from the light window.
When mounting a new scanning lamp or
when removing and then mounting the existing one, be sure to make the appropriate
adjustments. (p. 12-10, -11)

4 to 8 mm (approx.)
Claw

Light
window

Heater ring

Light window
Claw
4 to 7 mm (approx.)
(front)

(rear)

Figure 2-732
[2]

3.

Removing the Standard White


Plate Cover
1) Remove the right glass retainer
2) Remove the copyboard glass.
3) Remove the standard white plate small
cover [1] (1 each at front and rear) using a
flat-blade screwdriver [2].

[1]

Figure 2-733
[3]

4) Remove the four screws [3], and detach


the standard white plate cover (standard
white plate) [4].
Caution:
When replacing the standard white plate
cover (standard white plate), see p. 4-8.

[4]

Figure 2-734

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D.

PCBs

1.

Removing the Light Adjustment


Detection PCB
1) Remove the right glass retaining cover.
2) Remove the copyboard glass.
3) Remove the screw [1], and remove the
three claws [2] while pushing them down.

[1]
[2]

Figure 2-735
4) Disconnect the connector [3] (J2001), and
remove the screw [4]; then, remove the
light adjustment detection PCB [5].
[3]

[4]

[5]

Figure 2-736

2. Removing the Inverter PCB Unit


1) Remove the reader unit main power supply PCB.
2) Disconnect the three connectors [1], and
remove two screws [2]; then, detach the
inverter PCB unit [3].

[1]

[1]

[2]

[2]

Figure 2-737

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E.

Fans

[2]

1. Power Supply Cooling Fan


1) Remove the rear upper cover, left upper
cover, and rear cover in the order given.
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the two screws [2]; then, detach the fan
[3].

[4]

[1]

[2]

Figure 2-738

[2]

[3]

2. Scanner Motor Cooling Fan


1) Remove the front cover.
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the two screws; then, detach the fan [3].

[1]

Figure 2-739

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I . Outline
The image processing system of the reader unit consists of a CCD, CCD driver PCB, and
reader controller PCB, and is designed to convert optical images directed by the original exposure
system into electric signals for correction and processing for subsequent output to the controller
unit.

Original exposure system

Scanning lamp
No. 2 mirror
(forward)
CCD

No. 1 mirror
Lens

No. 3 mirror
CCD driver

Image processing system


Reader controller
PCB

Reader unit
Controller unit

Figure 3-101

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II . CCD/CCD Drive
A.

CCD

The CCD (charge-coupled device) used by the machine consists of three CCD lines having
about 7,500 photocells, each line covered with a particular filter (B, G, R).
Each line is composed of two segments (transfer and output), and the output of an odd-number
light-receiving segment and the output of an even-number light-receiving segment are each generated by output segment A and output segment B, respectively. All in all, the machines CCD is
designed to send out image signals of six channels all at the same time.

Clock pulses A
(front)

(rear)

Transfer
segment A

Light-receiving
segment

Filter
Light-receiving
segment
Transfer segment,
etc.

CCD shift
pulse

Gate

Transfer
segment B

6 5 4 3 2 1

Output
segment B

Clock pulse B

Figure 3-201

B.

Output A
Gate

Figure 3-202

CCD Driver

The image signal generated by the CCD moves through a buffer (low-impedance circuit), and
is sent to the reader controller PCB after its impedance has been reduced.

CCD driver PCB


CCD
B

OSAB
OSBB

OSAG
OSBG

OSAR
OSBR

B-ODD
B-EVEN

Reader controller
PCB

Buffer
Low-impedance
circuit

G-ODD
G-EVEN
R-ODD
R-EVEN
Reference
pulse generation
circuit

Cross pulse, shift pulse

Figure 3-203

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III . Image Processing


1.

Outline
The circuit executes the following processing on the output of the CCD:
Odd/even-number bit integration
BGR level matching
A/D conversion circuit
ABC circuit
Shading correction
3-line CCD positioning

The image signals of six channels (separately between odd- and even-numbered bits) are
sample-held by the work of the sample hold signal (SH1 through 4) for extraction of signal components.
Then, to correct the photo conversion efficiency of each CCD line (B, G, R), level matching of
BGR signals is executed according to B, G, and R gain signals and B, G, and R offset signals; the
results are then integrated into image signals of three channels (B, G, R) in keeping with the select
signal (SEL).
The A/D conversion circuit converts B, G, and R image signals into 8-bit digital signals in
keeping with the ADCLK signal.

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2.
a.

ABC (auto background control) Circuit


ABC (auto background control) Circuit
The A/D conversion circuit converts B/G/R analog image signals for each scanned line in main
scanning direction into 8-bit digital image signals; it uses a reference voltage for A/D conversion,
and an increase or a decrease made to the reference voltage accordingly increases/decrease the
range (i.e., difference between maximum output level and minimum output level), affecting the
signal level after A/D conversion.
Taking advantage of this fact, the reference voltage is varied to suit the level of the A/D conversion circuit output signal, changing the level of the background density of originals and thereby
adjusting the density of a background so that it is reproduced as a white background (auto background control or ABC).

<original with white background>

<original with colored background>

Original
surface
The range is lowered
to suit the density
of the background.

FFH (white)
A

FFH (white)
B

00H (B)

00H (B)

Figure 3-301 G Image Signal


As shown in the above figure, the height of the range A used for a white background original is
shifted to use the range B of a colored background original, thereby turning a colored background
into a white background.
The ABC circuit is designed to return the image signals after A/D conversion to the ABC
circuit for level evaluation; the result of evaluation is sent to the A/D conversion circuit as a reference voltage (Figure 4-301).

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3.

Shading Correction
The output of CCD occurring as a result of detecting the light reflected by an original of perfectly even density is not necessarily even for the following reasons:

The sensitivity of each pixel of the CCD is different from those of the rest.
The intensity of the scanning lamp differs between its ends and middle.
The scanning lamp is subject to deterioration.
Mechanism of Shading Correction
a) The correction target value indicated by means of a bar code at time of shipment is stored
in the machines memory. (The value indicated under the bar code must be entered in
service mode only when the standard white plate is replaced.)
b) The CCD measures the light reflected by the standard while plate, and generates measurement data.
Standard while plate

Bar code
Copyboard glass

Glass
Scanning lamp
CCD
Lens

Figure 3-302
c) The shading correction circuit compares b) measurement data against a) target value in
memory, and stores the resulting ratio as shading correction value.
The shading correction value thus obtained is used to correct the data occurring at time of
scanning originals.
These measurements are taken each time the Start key is pressed.

CCD output
Characteristic
after correction
255
Target value
(TRGT)

Characteristic
before correction

Measurement
value

Original density
0

Black

White
Standard white plate

Figure 3-303

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Reference:
1. The color balance of the light area may be adjusted by making the following selections:
ADJUST>COLOR>OFST-Y/M/C/K.
2. The presence of scratches or dirt on the standard white plate will increase shading correction in the area in question, showing up as vertical white lines on copies.
If the problem is not corrected after cleaning the standard while plate, replace the standard white plate.
4.

3-Line CCD Position Matching


The machines CCD consists of three CCD lines, each covered with a R, G, or B filter. The line
image generated by the CCD at a given point in time would have a displacement of about 0.33 mm
(12 lines) in reference to the copyboard glass.
To correct the displacement, the R and G image signals are temporarily stored in line memory,
and are generated after synchronization with the B image signal.
Reference:
The delay of a B image signal will be maximum at 400% enlargement, requiring a delay of 96
lines for the R image signal and a delay of 48 lines for the G image signal.
For instance, in the case of enlargement by 320%, the R image signal must be delayed by an
equivalent of 51.2 lines, and the following correction will be made using the data of its adjacent pixels:
pixel data of the 76.8th line
= 0.2 x (pixel data of the 76th line)
+ 0.8 x (pixel data of the 77th line)

Control circuit

0.3 mm (8 lines)
Original

BGR

Scanning direction

Line memory

R'

Line memory

G'

B
R
G
B
CCD

Figure 3-304

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Line memory
Gm

Character
evaluation
(character edge
detection) block

B'

MJ

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IV . Disassembly/Assembly
The mechanical characteristics and operations of the machine are as described herein; disassemble/assemble the machine as needed while observing the following:
1. Unless otherwise mentioned, assemble parts by reversing the steps used to disassemble them.
2. Identify the screws by type (length, diameter) and location.
3. One of the mounting screws of the rear cover is equipped with a toothed washer to protect
against static charges. Take care not to leave it out.
4. The mounting screw for the grounding wire and varistors is equipped with a toothed washer
to ensure electrical continuity. Take care not to leave it out.
5. As a rule, do not operate the machine with any of its parts removed.
6.
Do NOT throw a toner cartridge into fire. It can explode.
7. If the cartridge must be taken out as part of disassembly/assembly work, be sure to protect it
with a cover regardless of how long it must be kept outside the machine.
8. Before disassembling/assembling or moving the machine, be sure to remove the cartridge
and the intermediate transfer drum.
9. When handling PCBs, be sure to touch a metal area of the machine in advance to be rid of
static charges, thereby preventing damage to the PCBs.

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CHAPTER 3 IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM

A.

CCD Unit

1.

Removing the Lens Base Cover/


CCD Unit
1) Remove the right glass retaining cover.
2) Remove the copyboard glass.
3) Remove the ten screws [1], and detach
the lens mount cover [2].

[2]

[1]

[1]

[1]

[1]

Figure 3-401

4) Remove the four screws [3], and detach


the CCD unit retaining spring [4] and
the cable retaining metal plate [5].

[4]

[4]

[5]

[3]

[3]

Figure 3-402

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5) Free the cable clamp [6] from the machine, and disconnect the two connectors [7] (J101, J102); then, detach the
CCD unit [8].

[7]

[8]

[7]

[6]

Figure 3-403
Caution:
Do NOT move the No. 1 mirror base
left/right when the CCD cover is removed, or do not attempt to make a
copy. Otherwise, the leaf spring of the
CCD unit can hit the No. 1 mirror base,
damaging the leaf spring.

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B.

PCBs

1.

Removing the Reader Controller


PCB
1) Remove the reader unit front lower
cover.
2) Disconnect the three connectors, and remove the two screws; then, detach the
original scanner motor driver PCB. (See
p. 2-19R.)
3) Remove the two screws [1], and disconnect the four connectors [2].

[2]

[1]

[1]
[2]

Figure 3-404
4)
5)
6)
7)

Remove the right glass retaining cover.


Remove the copyboard glass.
Remove the lens mount cover.
Remove the two screws [3], and disconnect the three connectors [4].

[3]

[4]

[4]

Figure 3-405

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8) Remove the DADF, reader unit rear upper cover, left upper cover, and rear
cover.
9) Remove the seven screws [5].

[5]

[5]

[5]

[5]
[5]

Figure 3-406
10) Slide out the electrical unit [6] toward
the rear of the machine to detach.

[6]

Figure 3-407

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Caution:
While sliding out the electrical unit, you
may hear some noise caused by contact
with plastic film. This is a normal condition.
Take care, however, not to displace the
cable and connectors at the front of the
machine when sliding the electrical unit
into the machine.

Figure 3-408
11) Remove the seven screws [7], and detach the electrical unit cover [8].

[7]
[8]
[7]

[7]

Figure 3-409
12) Disconnect the even connectors [9], and
remove the six screws [10]; then, detach
the reader controller PCB.

[10]

[10]

[9]

[10]

[9]

[10]

Figure 3-410

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V . Upgrading
A.

Replacing the DIMM on


the Reader Controller
PCB

1.

Removing the ROM DIMM (on the


reader controller PCB)
1) Remove the front lower cover.
2) Remove the original scanner motor
driver PCB.
3) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the ROM DIMM cover [2].

[1]

[2]

Figure 3-501
4) While spreading the claws [3] of the
slot, lift the ROM DIMM to detach.

[3]

Figure 3-502

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Figure 3-503

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2.

Mounting the ROM DIMM (on the


reader controller PCB)
1) Insert the ROM DIMM into the slot
while holding it at an angle.

Figure 3-504

Figure 3-505
2) Shift down the ROM DIMM.
Shift downward in the direction of
the arrow until a click is heard.
Caution:
Be sure not to force down the ROM
DIMM. It can break.

Figure 3-506

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CONTENTS

Contents
CHAPTER 1 OPERATION
I.
A.
B.
C.
II.
A.

BASIC OPERATION .................... 1-1P


Functions ....................................... 1-1P
Basic Operation Sequences ........... 1-2P
Power On Sequences ..................... 1-3P
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ... 1-4P
DC Controller Circuit .................... 1-4P

1.
2.
3.

Outline ...................................... 1-4P


Explanation of operations of
each block ............................... 1-4P
DC Controller Input/Output
Signals ..................................... 1-5P

CHAPTER 2 LASER/SCANNER SYSTEM


I.

LASER/SCANNER SYSTEM ..... 2-1P


A. Outline ........................................... 2-1P
B. Laser Control Circuit..................... 2-2P
1.
Outline ...................................... 2-2P
2. Automatic power control of
laser diode............................... 2-3P
3. Horizontal synchronization
control ..................................... 2-3P

4. Laser diode emission control 2-3P


C. Scanning System ......................... 2-5P
II. Disassembly/Assembly .............. 2-6P
A. Laser/Scanner Unit ..................... 2-6P
1. Laser/Scanner Unit................. 2-6P

CHAPTER 3 IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM


I.
A.
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM . 3-1P


Outline ........................................... 3-1P
Printing Process ............................. 3-3P
Electrostatic latent image
formation stage ......................... 3-3P
Developing stage ....................... 3-3P
Transfer stage ............................ 3-3P
Fixing stage ............................... 3-3P
Drum cleaning stage ................. 3-4P

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C.
1.
2.
II.
A.
B.
1.

High-Voltage Power Supply .......... 3-5P


Outline ...................................... 3-6P
Principle of operation ............... 3-6P
Disassembly/Assembly ................. 3-8P
Transfer Charging Roller............... 3-8P
High-Voltage Power Supply PCB . 3-8P
High-Voltage Power
Supply PCB ............................. 3-8P

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CHAPTER 4 PICK-UP/FEED SYSTEM


I.
A.
B.
1.
2.
C.
II.
A.
B.
C.
D.
III.
A.
1.
B.
1.
2.
IV.
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
1.

PICK-UP/FEED SYSTEM ........... 4-1P


Outline ........................................... 4-1P
Paper Pick-up ................................ 4-4P
Pick-up operation ...................... 4-4P
Manual feed
(multi-purpose tray) ............. 4-15P
Delivery Unit............................. 4-16P
Duplexing Unit ......................... 4-18P
Outline ....................................... 4-18P
Reversing Movement ............... 4-21P
Adjusting the Horizontal
Registration ............................... 4-22P
Re-Pickup .................................. 4-23P
Envelope Feeder ....................... 4-24P
Outline ....................................... 4-24P
Inputs to and Outputs from the
Envelope Feeder Driver .......... 4-25P
Pickup/Feeding System ............... 4-26P
Pickup/Feeding Operations..... 4-26P
Preventing Double Feeding .... 4-28P
Paper Jam Detection .................... 4-29P
Outline ......................................... 4-29P
Pick-up delay jam 1 ................ 4-30P
Pick-up delay jam 2 ................ 4-30P
Fixing unit delivery delay jam 4-30P
Fixing unit delivery stationary
jam .......................................... 4-30P
Face-down delivery delay jam 4-30P
Face-down delivery stationary
jam .......................................... 4-30P
Residual paper jam ................. 4-30P
Dupelxing Unit ............................ 4-31P
Reversing Assembly Delay
Jam ......................................... 4-31P

C. Envelope Feeder ....................... 4-32P


1. Detecting a Jam .................... 4-32P
2. Reversing Assembly
Stationary Jam ...................... 4-32P
V. Disassembly/Assembly ............ 4-33P
A. Drive Unit .................................. 4-33P
B. Pickup Unit ................................ 4-35P
1. Pickup Unit ........................... 4-36P
2. Pickup, Feed, and Separation
Rollers ..................................... 4-36P
3.
Pickup Motor .......................... 4-37P
4.
Feed Clutch ............................. 4-37P
5.
Cassette Pickup Solenoid........ 4-38P
6.
Pickup PCB ............................. 4-38P
7.
Pickup Unit Paper Sensor ....... 4-38P
8.
Pickup Unit Door Sensor ........ 4-39P
C. Multifeeder Tray Pickup Unit ..... 4-40P
1.
Multifeeder Tray Pickup Unit . 4-40P
2. Multifeeder Tray Pickup
Roller ..................................... 4-41P
3. Separation Pad ...................... 4-42P
4. Multifeeder Tray Pickup
Clutch .................................... 4-42P
5. Copyboard Cover Solenoid . 4-42P
6. Multifeeder Tray PCB .......... 4-43P
D. Registration Roller Unit ........... 4-44P
1. Registration Roller Unit ...... 4-44P
2. Registration Lower roller .... 4-44P
E. Feed Unit ................................... 4-46P
1. Feed Unit ............................... 4-46P
F. Delivery Unit............................. 4-47P
1. Delivery Unit ........................ 4-47P
2. Face-Up Solenoid Unit ........ 4-48P

CHAPTER 5 FIXING CONTROL


I.
1.
2.

P2

Fixing Control ............................... 5-1P


Fixing temperature control ....... 5-1P
Protective function .................... 5-4P

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4.

Fixing unit failure detection ..... 5-4P


Envelope position lever
function ................................... 5-5P

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II. Disassembly/Assembly .............. 5-6P
A. Fixing Unit .................................. 5-6P
1. Fixing Unit .............................. 5-6P
2. Fixing Roller Heater .............. 5-7P
3. Fixing Upper Roller ............... 5-8P

4.
5.
6.
7.

Fixing Lower Roller ............. 5-12P


Cleaning Roller .................... 5-12P
Thermal Switch ..................... 5-12P
Thermistor............................. 5-13P

CHAPTER 6 EXTERNALS/AUXILIARY MECHANISMS


I.
A.
II.
A.
B.
III.
A.
B.
IV.
A.
B.
V.
A.
B.
1.
2.
3.

4.
C.
D.
E.
1.
2.
VI.
A.
1.
2.
B.
C.
VII.

Control Panel ................................. 6-1P


Outline ........................................... 6-1P
Upgrading ...................................... 6-2P
Outline ........................................... 6-2P
Downloading ................................. 6-3P
Counters ........................................ 6-4P
Outline ........................................... 6-4P
Incrementing the Count ................. 6-5P
Fans................................................ 6-6P
Arrangement, Functions, and
Error Codes ................................. 6-6P
Sequence of Operations ............. 6-7P
Power Supply .............................. 6-9P
Outline ......................................... 6-9P
Sequence of Operations ........... 6-11P
Outline ................................... 6-11P
Power Supply at Main Power
Switch ON .............................. 6-12P
Power Supply at Main Power
Switch ON/Control Panel
Switch OFF ............................. 6-13P
Printer unit DC Power
Supply PCB ........................... 6-14P
Rated Outputs of the Controller
Unit DC Power Supply PCB ..... 6-15P
Protective Mechanisms ............ 6-15P
Backup Battery ......................... 6-16P
System Controller PCB ........ 6-16P
SRAM Board ......................... 6-16P
Others ......................................... 6-17P
Sleep Mode ................................ 6-17P
Outline ................................... 6-17P
Operations............................. 6-18P
Silent Mode ............................... 6-21P
Power Save Mode ..................... 6-21P
Disassembly/Assembly ............ 6-22P

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A. External Covers ........................ 6-22P


1. Removing the Face-Down
Tray ........................................ 6-23P
2. Front Cover ........................... 6-23P
3. Removing the Upper Cover
Unit ........................................ 6-25P
4. Rear Cover ............................ 6-26P
5. Removing the Delivery
Cover Unit ............................. 6-27P
6. Removing the Multifeeder
Tray ........................................ 6-27P
7. Removing the Right Cover
Unit ........................................ 6-28P
8. Removing the Left Rear
Cover ..................................... 6-29P
9. Removing the Left Lower
Cover ..................................... 6-30P
B. Control Panel............................. 6-31P
C. LCD Unit .................................... 6-33P
D. Motors/Fans .............................. 6-36P
1. Main Motor ........................... 6-36P
2. Fixing/Laser Scanner
Unit Fan ................................. 6-36P
3. Removing the Power
Supply Fan ............................ 6-38P
4. Removing the Controller
Unit Fan ................................. 6-38P
5. Fixing Unit Fan ..................... 6-39P
6. Multifeeder Tray Pickup
Unit Fan ................................. 6-39P
E. PCBs ........................................... 6-40P
1. DC Controller PCB ............... 6-40P
2. Switch/Sensor PCB............... 6-40P
3. Cassette Paper Size Detection
PCB (upper, lower) ............... 6-42P
4. Power Supply Unit ............... 6-43P

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CHAPTER 1 OPERATION

I . BASIC OPERATION
A.

Functions

Printer functions can be divided into four groups: the engine control system, the laser/scanner
unit, the image formation system, the paper pick-up/feed system.

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

OVERALL CONTROL SYSTEM


(Controller)

Image Processor PCB


DC controller PCB
Face-down tray
High-voltage
power supply

LASER/SCANNER UNIT

Low-voltage
power supply

Scanning mirror
Laser diode

BD circuit
Envelope feeder (accessory)

Scanner
motor

Cleaning
unit
Finisher
(accessory)

Fixing
unit

Envelope feeder
pick-up unit
Primary
charging
roller

Developing unit

Photosensitive
drum
Transfer
charging
roller

Pick-up
control unit

IMAGE
FORMATION
SYSTEM

Duplexing unit (accessory)

Multi-purpose tray

Paper Deck
(accessory)

Upper cassette

Lower cassette

PAPER PICK-UP/FEED
SYSTEM

Figure 1-101

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B.

Basic Operation Sequences

Operation sequences of the printer are controlled by the microcomputer on the DC controller
PCB. Descriptions of each period from ON until the main motor stops are as shown below. See the
appendix for timing chart.

Purpose

Period
WAIT
(WAIT
period)

From power-ON until the fixing


roller temperature reaches 170C .
(Less than 90 sec.)

STBY
From the end of the WAIT period
(STANDBY) until a /PRNT signal is input from
the Image processor, or from the
end of the LSTR period until a
/PRNT signal is input from the
video controller or until the power
is switched OFF.

Remark

Warms up the fixing rollers to


put the printer in the standby
mode. Cleans the transfer
charging roller.

During this period, the


printer checks if the cartridge is installed and if
there is toner in it.

Maintains the printing


temperature of the fixing roller
so that the printer is ready to
print.

If the printer stays in the


standby mode for longer
than five hours, it drives
the main motor for one
second to rotate the
fixing roller, to prevent it
from deforming.

INTR
(INITIAL
ROTATIONS
period)

After the /PRNT signal has been


input from the Image processor
until the scanner motor becomes
ready (about 7 seconds).

To stabilize the sensitivity of


the drum in preparation for
printing and to clean the
transfer charging roller.

PRINT
(Print)

From the end of the INTR period


until the primary DC voltage
switches OFF.

To form an image on the


photosensitive drum according
to the VDO and /VDO signals
input from the Image processor
and to transfer the image to
paper.

During this period, the


printer maintains the
printing temperature of
the fixing rollers.

To deliver the final page and


to clean the transfer charging
roller.

If a /PRNT signal is input


from the video controller,
the INITIAL
ROTATIONS period
begins immediately.

After the primary DC voltage turns


LSTR
OFF until the main motor stops.
(LAST
ROTATIONS
period)

Table 1-101

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C.

Power On Sequences
Sequences of the printer from power ON until it enters the standby mode are as shown below.
Power ON

CPU initialization

/PPRDY signal output

Fixing heater ON
Duplexing unit
connection

NO

Duplexing unit
initialization

Main motor, scanner motor, pick-up roller, registration


roller, primary AC, transfer negative bias ON
Development AC bias ON (Checks if
the cartridge is installed and if there is
toner in it)

Has fixing temperature


reached 145C?

NO

Main motor, scanner motor, pick-up roller, registration


roller, primary AC, transfer negative bias ON

Has fixing temperature


reached 170C?

During this period, checks if there is


residual paper in the printer. If automatic
paper delivery is required as a result of
the check, residual paper is delivered
automatically.

NO

Main motor, scanner motor, pick-up roller, registration


roller, primary AC, transfer negative bias ON

Standby

Figure 1-102

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II . ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM


A.

DC Controller Circuit

1.

Outline
Operation sequences of the printer are controlled by the CPU of this circuit. When DC power
is supplied from the power supply by turning ON the power switch of the printer and the printer
enters the standby mode, the CPU outputs the signals that drive the loads such as laser diode,
motors, and solenoids, based on the print start command and image data.
2.
a.

Explanation of operations of each block


CPU (IC201)
An 8-bit single chip microcomputer (UPD78056) by NEC is used.
The CPU is a one-chip type in which ROM and RAM are built in, and controls the operation of
the engine according to the control program stored in the ROM.
b. Gate array (IC202)
Its functions are to:
1) control the laser/scanner,
2) control the video interface,
3) communicate with the envelope feeder,
4) communicate with the printer driver tester, and
5) operate as the expansion I/O.

DC controller
Serial line

IC 202
Gate array

Envelope feeder
(accessory)

I/O

Bus
Serial line
Serial line

IC 201
CPU

Duplex unit
(accessory)

I/O

Figure 1-201

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3.

DC Controller Input/Output Signals


DC controller PCB

Registration
paper
sensor

PS1

J11-3
-1
-2

J15-3
-1
-2

J14-1
-3
-2

J209-5
-3
-4

P5VB1
/REGS

"L" when the sensor detects paper.

Pick-up PCB
Pick-up unit
paper sensor
Paper pick-up
unit door
sensor

PS2

PS3

J13-3 J1205-1 P5VB1


-2
-2 GND
-1
-3 /FEEDS
J14-3 J1206-1 P5VB1
-2
-2 GND
-1
-3 /RDOORS

J1201-4 J219-18
-14

-8

-6

-16

-12

-10

-16

-6

-10

-12

P5VB1
/FEEDS

"L" when the sensor detects paper.

/RDOORS "H" when the pick-up unit door


is open.

PS1201
Lower cassette
sensor

LDECKC

"H" when the sensor detects


the lower cassette.

UDECKC

"H" when the sensor detects


the upper cassette.

PS1202
Upper cassette
sensor
Lower cassette
paper-level
sensor 1
Lower cassette
paper-level
sensor 2
Upper cassette
paper-level
sensor 1
Upper cassette
paper-level
sensor 2
Lower cassette
paper-out
sensor
Upper cassette
paper-out
sensor

PS1203
LPVS2

PS1204
-7

-13

-8

-14

LPVS1

These sensors detect the


amount of paper remaining in the
lower cassette.

PS1205
UPVS2

PS1206
-5

-15

-9

-11

-15

-5

UPVS1

These sensors detect the


amount of paper remaining in the
upper cassette.

PS1207
/LDECKS

"L" when there is paper in


the lower cassette.

PS1208
/UDECKS "L" when there is paper in
the upper cassette.

Multi-purpose tray PCB


Multi-purpose
tray paper
sensor

PS1301
J1301-7 J214-7

/MPTPS

"L" when there is paper on


the multi-purpose tray.

MPTLS
P5VB1

"H" when the lifting plate has risen.

PS1302
Lifting plate
position sensor

-6
-3

-6
-3

Figure 1-202
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DC controller PCB
Switch/sensor PCB
PS1401

Face-down
tray paper
full sensor

J1401-10 J205-7

FDFULS

"H" when the face-down tray


is fully loaded with paper.

FDOUTS

"H" when the sensor detects paper.

FPOUTS
+24VB

"H" when the sensor detects paper.

PS1402

Face-down
tray delivery
sensor

-12

-9

-11

-8

PS1403
Fixing unit
delivery sensor

-1 J221-1
-2
-2
-4
-3
SW1401

+24VA
-5 J205-3
-7
-4
-8
-5
-9
-6

Door switch

Tonner cartridge
Toner
sensor

ANTIN

UDOORS "H" when either the upper


or delivery cover is open.

High-voltage
power supply PCB
TB705

J701-A10 J220-A10

TONSNS

Detects no cartridge installed


and toner out.

Cassette paper-size sensing switch PCB

Lower cassette
paper-size
sensing switch

SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

J1601A-1 J215-5
-2
-4
-3
-3
-4
-2
-5
-1

LSIZE1
LSIZE2
LSIZE3
LSIZE4

Detects the lower cassette


paper-size.

USIZE1
USIZE2
USIZE3
USIZE4

Detects the upper cassette


paper-size.

Cassette paper-size sensing switch PCB

Upper cassette
paper-size
sensing switch

SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

J1601B-1J215-10
-2
-9
-3
-8
-4
-7
-5
-6

Figure 1-203

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DC controller PCB

Laser/scanner unit

Laser diode

J10018 -10 -1
-2 -5 -3
-4/-7/-9

J202-4 -2 11 -10 -7 9 -3/-5/-8

+5V
DRVES
/LENBL
/LON
VDO
/VDO

Laser driver

J6-3/-4
BD PCB

Scanner
motor

High-voltage
power
supply PCB

MT1
Main motor

Analog signal in proportion to the laser


intensity is input.
"L" to switch the laser ON according to the
VDO and /VDO signals.
"L" to turn the laser ON compulsively.
The laser is turned ON only when the
/LENBL, VDO, and /VDO are "L", "H", and
"L" respectively. (LOW-VOLTAGE
DIFFERENTIAL signal)

J206-1/-2

-2

-3

-1

-4
-1
-7
-6
-5
-3
-2/-4

J1-1
-7
-6
-5
-3
-2/-4

J701
-A12/-B12
-A1
-B1
-A2
-B2
-A3
-B3
-A4
-B4
-A6
-A7
-B7
-A8
-B8
-A9
-B9
-B10
-A11/-B11

J18

-1
-7
-6
-5
-3
-2/-4

J207-7
-1
-2
-3
-5
-4/-6

J220
-A12/-B12
-A1
-B1
-A2
-B2
-A3
-B3
-A4
-B4
-A6
-A7
-B7
-A8
-B8
-A9
-B9
-B10
-A11/-B11

/BDI
+5V

BD input signal (pulse)

+24VA
+5V
/SCNRDY
/SCND
SCNCLK

"L" when the scanner motor reaches


the prescribed speed.
"L" to drive the scanner motor.
Scanner motor reference clock signal.

+24VB
TRFVCNT Transfer bias drive signal
/TRFNVD Transfer negative bias drive signal
TRFVSNS Transfer bias monitor signal
/HRLBD
Fixing roller bias drive signal
/TRFCCD Transfer bias constant current drive signal
/DCHGBD Discharge bias drive signal
/TRFCLK Transfer bias frequency output signal
/DCHGUP Discharge bias switch signal
HVTCLK
High voltage bias frequency output signal
/DEVACD Developing AC bias drive signal
PRIACCLK Primary AC bias frequency output signal
DEVACCLK Developing AC bias frequency output signal
/PRIACD
Primary AC bias drive signal
/DEVDCD Developing DC bias drive signal
/PRIDCD Primary DC bias drive signal
DENADJ
Image density adjustment signal

J12-1

J218-1

/MMRDY

"L" when the main motor runs normally.

-2
-3/-4

-2
-3/-4

/MMOTD

"L" to run the main motor.

+24VB
-5/-6

-5/-6

Figure 1-204

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CHAPTER 1 OPERATION

DC controller PCB

Fixing unit/
Scanner unit
fan

Power supply
fan

Electrical
unit fan

Fixing unit fan

Multi-purpose
tray fan

FAN1

FAN2

FAN3

FAN4

FAN5

J208-1
-2
-3

FAN1D
/FAN1S

"H" to rotate at high speed, "L"


to rotate at low speed.
"L" when the exhaust fan runs
normally.

J216-1
-2
-3

FAN2D
/FAN2S

"H" to rotate at high speed, "L"


to rotate at low speed.
"L" when the exhaust fan runs
normally.

J13-1
-2
-3

J12-3
-2
-1

J210-1
-2
-3

FAN3D
/FAN3S

"H" to rotate at high speed, "L"


to rotate at low speed.
"L" when the exhaust fan runs
normally.

J26-1
-2
-3

J25-3
-2
-1

J225-1
-2
-3

FAN4D
/FAN4S

"H" to rotate at high speed, "L"


to rotate at low speed.
"L" when the suction fan runs
normally.

J35-1
-2
-3

J34-3
-2
-1

J229-1
-2
-3

FAN5D
/FAN5S

"H" to rotate at high speed, "L"


to rotate at low speed.
"L" when the exhaust fan runs
normally.

+24VA
Registration
clutch

CL1

J17-2
-1

J16-1
-2

J209-2
-1

/REGCLD

"L" to run the registration roller.

FEDAD
FEDAND
FEDBD
FEDBND

Pick-up motor rotation


control signal

Pick-up PCB

Paper pick-up
motor

SMT1

J1202-1
-2
-3
-4

J1201-20 J219-2
-19
-1
-18
-4
-17
-3

+24VA
Cassette feed
solenoid

SL1

J1203-2
-1

-11

-9

Feed clutch

CL2

J1204-2
-1

-13

-7

/PUPSLD

"L" to lower the arm.

/FEEDCLD "L" to turn the feed roller.

Figure 1-205

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CHAPTER 1 OPERATION

DC controller PCB

Multi-purpose tray PCB


Lifting plate
solenoid

SL2

J1302-2
-1

Manual feed
clutch

CL3

J1303-2
-1

+24VA

J1301-2 J214-2
-5
-5

-4

/MPTSLD "L" to drive the lifting plate. If the


plate is up it will drop, if down it
will rise.

-4

/MTPCLD "L" to rotate the manual


feeding pick-up roller.

Switch/sensor PCB
+24VA
Face-up
solenoid

J1402-2
-1

SL3

J1401-13 J205-10

Power
supply

AC power

Power
switch
S101
Fixing unit
J10-1
FSRN1
-4
FSRL1
-3
FSRL2
-2
FSRN2

J50-3
J50-5
J50-6
J50-4

J53

J55
Relay

H2
Fixing sub heater
J52

J54

RY152

Thermo-switch
TSW

J56-2
-1

"L" to deliver printed paper face up.

RLD

"L" to turn OFF the relay and interrupt


the power to the fixing heater.
The main heater is turned ON when
the FSRDE signal is output and this
signal is "L."
The sub heater is turned ON when
the FSRDE signal is output and this
signal is "L."
Fixing heater drive enable signal
(pulse signal)
"L" when the current transformer
detects the power to the fixing heater.
Inverter circuit control signal.

-6

-6

/FSRD1

-7

-7

/FSRD2

-8

-8

FSRDE

-9

-9

FSRCT

-10

-10

SUPSLT

-11

-11

/RLDSNS "L" when the relay is turned ON.

-12

-12

PSTYP

-13

-13

/REMT24

-1
-3
-5

-1
-3
-5

-4

-4

"L" when the line voltage is 200V


(for 200V model only)
When "L", the power supply unit
outputs 24V to the DC controller.

RY151

H1
Fixing main heater

Fixing roller
surface
temperature
sensor
TH

J102-2 J217-2

/FUSLD

J50B6 -3

J2221 -4

TSWOUT
TSWIN

J51-2 J50B-5
-4
-1

J222-2
-3

FSRTH

The voltage drops as the


fixing roller temperature
rises.

Figure 1-206

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CHAPTER 2
LASER/SCANNER SYSTEM

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CHAPTER 2 LASER/SCANNER SYSTEM

I . LASER/SCANNER SYSTEM
A.

Outline
Controller

External device

Image processor PCB


/BD

/VSYNC

/VDO

VDO

DC controller
/VDO VDO /LENBL /LON

DRVES

/SCND

/SCNRDY

/BDI

Cylindrical lens
Laser driver
Scanner motor
BD mirror

Scanning mirror

Mirror
Focusing lens

BD PCB
Photosensitive drum

Figure 2-101
The DC controller PCB receives the VIDEO signals (/VDO, VDO) from the Image processor
PCB and sends then to the laser driver in the laser/scanner unit.
The laser driver turns the laser diode ON and OFF according to the video signal (/VDO,
VDO) and generates the modulated laser beam only when the VIDEO ENABLE signal (/LENBL)
from the DC controller is L.
The modulated laser beam is aligned by a collimator lens and a cylindrical lens into a parallel
beam which strikes the scanning mirror that is rotating at a specified speed.
The beam reflected from the scanning mirror is brought to a point of focus on the photosensitive drum with the focusing lens and the mirror located in front of the scanning mirror.
As the scanning mirror rotates at a specified speed, the beam is scanned across the drum at a
specified speed.
The drum also rotates at a specified speed and the laser beam successively scans across its
surface. Thus the laser beam builds up an image on the drum surface.

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B.
1.

Laser Control Circuit


Outline
DC controller PCB

Laser driver PCB


PD
(Photo diode)

IC201 CPU
J201-C6

/PRNT 66

P05/
INTPS

P14/ 80
AN14

LD
(Laser diode)

J202
J1001
DRVES
-2
-10

+5V
J202-4
IC202
NLON
NENBL

J1001-8

49

-10

/LON

-2

48

-11

/LENBL

-1

-9

/VDO

-3

-7

VDO

-5

VCC

Drive IC

Logic IC
/VDOUT

G.A.
Receiver
Power
adjustment
circuit
-5/-8

-4/-7

Analog
adder
circuit

GND

Laser driver IC

NBDI

-C2

/VDO

-C1

VDO

56

J206
-3

/BDI

J6-2

BD PCB

Figure 2-102
This circuit switches ON and OFF the laser diode (LD) with a constant intensity in response to
the video signals (/VDO, VDO) sent from the Image processor PCB.
The /VDO and VDO signals are converted into the low voltage differential signals to suppress radiation noise from the Image processor PCB and sent to the DC controller PCB, and then
sent to the receiver in the laser driver circuit. The receiver demodulates the low voltage differential
signals and transmits it as a VIDEO OUT signal (/VDOUT) to the logic circuit in the laser driver
IC.
If the VIDEO ENABLE signal (/LENBL) from the microprocessor (CPU: IC201) is L, the
laser driver circuit turns the laser diode ON and OFF according to the /VDOUT signal.
The CPU monitors the LASER FAILURE DETECTION signal (DRVES) sent from the laser
driver PCB to check whether the laser diode is generating laser normally or not.
The CPU emits laser forcibly when the /BDI signal is not input for 0.7 continuous seconds
from the BD PCB while the scanner motor runs at the specified speed, and notifies the Image
processor of the BD failure when the DRVES signal is 3.805V or less and the laser failure when it
exceeds 3.805V.
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2.

Automatic power control of laser diode


The laser driver IC controls the automatic power control (APC) of the laser diode so that the
laser diode emits a beam of constant intensity.
When the FORCED LASER ON signal (/LON) becomes L, or the VIDEO ENABLE signal (/ENBL) and /VDOUT signal become L, the laser diode emits light according to the standard
voltage of the laser driver PCB. The photo diode in the laser diode detects the beam intensity and
feeds back the corresponding current value to the control amplification circuit. It is then compared
with the current value set in the power adjustment circuit, and the intensity of the current to the
laser diode is controlled.
The printer uses the APC method that conducts the beam intensity detection and control for
each dot while the laser driver is emitting laser.
While in the conventional method, the beam
intensity was measured by emitting laser for a certain period of time between pages or during
unblinking, this method controls the laser output, detecting the intensity of the laser which is actually forming an image. Therefore, the APC of this printer has higher reliability of control over the
conventional APC.
3.

Horizontal synchronization control


The CPU generates an UNBLANKING signal inside the IC201 based on the BD input signal (/
BDI) sent from the BD PCB of the laser/scanner unit.
IC201 sets the FORCED LASER ON signal (/LON) to L during unblanking period. The
laser driver turns the laser diode ON when the /LON signal is L.
The laser beam turned ON by the /LON signal is reflected at the small fixed BD mirror
located in the light path where the laser beam scanning starts, and is input to the BD PCB in the
laser/scanner unit.
The BD PCB detects the laser beam, generates a BD INPUT signal (/BDI), and sends it to the
CPU. The CPU generates a BEAM DETECTION signal (/BD) according to the /BDI signal and
sends it to the video controller PCB.
4.

Laser diode emission control


Based on the paper size data, the CPU generates a VIDEO ENABLE signal (/LENBL) and
sends it to the logic circuit of the laser driver IC. The /VDOUT signal is masked by the /LENBL
signal in the logic circuit, which controls the emission period of the laser diode.
The paper size data is supplied to the CPU by the cassette paper size switches for cassette
pick-up and by the paper size specification command from the Image processor PCB for multipurpose tray pick-up.
The CPU generates the IMAGE TOP ERASE AND BOTTOM ERASE signal (TOPE) and
HORIZONTAL IMAGE MASK signal (MSK) according to the paper size data. (TOPE and MSK
are used inside the CPU and are not output externally.)
To prevent the laser beam from writing on non-image area during the non-unblanking period,
the CPU sets the VIDEO ENABLE signal (/LENBL) to L only when the TOPE and MSK signals
are L. The laser driver turns the laser diode ON when the /LENBL signal and /VDOUT signal
are L.

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TOPE

/BD
T1

2 mm

T2

2 mm

MSK

/VSYNC

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3 mm

3 mm

Figure 2-103
Notes:
1. The shaded area indicates the area where the laser beam writes on the drum.
2. T1 and T2 vary according to the paper size. If no paper size is specified by the paper size
specification command from the Image processor during manual feed, the printer does
not recognize the paper width. So the T1 and T2 values are assumed to be UNIVERSAL
size (297.0mm x 635.0mm), the maximum paper width for this printer.
3. The CPU determines the actual size of the paper being fed by detecting the time from the
leading edge of the paper passes through the registration paper sensor (PS1) until its
trailing edge clears the sensor. The image is then masked according to the detected paper
size.

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C.

Scanning System
Figure below shows the scanner motor control circuit.
DC controller PCB
+5V

J207-7

IC201
(CPU)

-1

+5V

XT1/P07

Scanner motor

+24VA

-2

73

/SCNRDY

J18
-1

J1-1

-7

-7

-6

-6
M1

+5V
IC202
(G.A.)
DB22

SCNCLK

X1AO

-3

/SCND

-5

-5

54

-5

/SCNCLK

-3

-3

70

-4

GND

-4

-4

-6

24VGND

-2

-2

52

X202
X1AI

71

Figure 2-104
The scanner motor is a three-phase, eight-pole DC brushless motor with a HALL element. It
forms a unit with the scanner driver, which controls the scanner motor rotation at a constant speed.
When the printer is turned ON, the oscillation frequency of the crystal oscillator (X202) is
divided by the gate array (IC202), and the /SCNCLK signal is sent to the scanner driver.
When the /PRNT signal sent to the CPU (IC201) on the DC controller becomes L, the CPU
sets the /SCND signal to L through the gate array. When it goes L, the scanner driver rotates
the scanner motor using the SCNCLK signal. When the scanner motor reaches its prescribed
speed, the scanner driver sets the SCANNER MOTOR READY signal (/SCNRDY) signal to L.
The CPU on the DC controller PCB monitors the /SCNRDY signal to make sure that the
scanner motor runs at the correct speed.
The CPU notifies the video controller of a scanner failure in the following cases:
a. When the /SCNRDY signal does not become L within 30 seconds after the scanner motor
starts rotation.
b. When the /SCNRDY signal goes H for 1.5 continuous seconds after going L.

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CHAPTER 2 LASER/SCANNER SYSTEM

II . Disassembly/
Assembly
A.

Laser/Scanner Unit

[1]

1. Laser/Scanner Unit
1) Remove the upper cover unit.
2) Disconnect the three connectors [1]
from the laser/scanner unit.

Figure 2-201

3) Remove the four screws [2], and detach


the laser/scanner unit [3].

[2]

Caution:
Do not disassemble the laser/scanner
unit. (Adjustments during assembly cannot be made in the field.)

[3]

Figure 2-202

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CHAPTER 3
IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

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CHAPTER 3 IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

I . IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM


A.

Outline

The image formation system is the central hub of the printer, and consists of the photosensitive
drum, developing unit and charging roller etc.
When the PRINT signal (/PRNT) is sent from the Image processor to the DC controller, the
DC controller drives the main motor to rotate the photosensitive drum with the laser diode, developing cylinder, primary charging roller, and transfer charging roller.
The primary charging roller uniformly applies a negative charge on the surface of the photosensitive drum. To form a latent image on the photosensitive drum, the laser beam modulated by
the VIDEO signals (VDO, /VDO) is exposed to the photosensitive drum surface.
The latent image formed on the photosensitive drum is changed to a visible image by the
toner on the developing cylinder then transferred onto paper by the transfer charging roller. Residual toner on the photosensitive drum surface is scraped off by the cleaning blade. The potential
on the drum is made uniform by the primary charging roller in preparation for the next latent image.
The cartridge has a toner sensor that detects whether there is enough toner remaining and
whether the cartridge is installed.
If the toner in the cartridge becomes lower than the prescribed level or there is no cartridge
installed in the printer, the high-voltage power supply notifies the DC controller through the
TONER LEVEL signal.

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Laser beam

Cartridge

Primary charging roller


Blade

Developing cylinder

Cleaning blade

Manual feeding pick-up roller

Upper fixing roller

Photosensitive
drum
Lower fixing roller

Transfer charging
roller
Static charge
eliminator
Upper cassette
pick-up roller
Lower cassette
pick-up roller

/PRNT
Image
Processor
PCB

VDO
/VDO

DC
controller
PCB

Transfer bias drive signal (TRFVCNT)


Transfer negative bias drive signal (/TRFNVD)
Transfer bias monitor signal (TRFVSNS)
Fixing roller bias drive signal (/HRLBD)
Transfer bias constant current drive signal (/TRFCCD)
Discharge bias drive signal (/DCHGBD)
Transfer bias frequency output signal (/TRFCLK)
Discharge bias switch signal (/DCHGUP)
High voltage bias frequency output signal (HVTCLK)
Developing AC bias drive signal (/DEVACD)
Primary AC bias frequency output signal (PR1ACCLK)

Highvoltage
power
supply

Developing AC bias frequency output signal (DEVACCLK)

Primary AC bias drive signal (/PR1ACD)


Developing DC bias drive signal (/DEVDCD)
Primary DC bias drive signal (/PR1DCD)
Image density adjustment signal (DENADJ)

Figure 3-101

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CHAPTER 3 IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

B.

Printing Process

A major portion of the image formation system is contained with a cartridge as shown in Figure
2-4-2.

Laser beam

Primary charging roller

Cartridge

Blade

Cleaning blade

Developing
cylinder

Photosensitive drum

Transfer charging roller


Static charge
eliminator

Figure 3-102

The printing process can be divided into five major stages.


1. Electrostatic latent image formation stage
Step 1 Primary charge (-)
Step 2 Scanning exposure
2. Developing stage
Step 3 Development
3. Transfer stage
Step 4 Transfer (+)
Step 5 Separation
4. Fixing stage
Step 6 Fixing
Step 7 Fixing roller cleaning

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CHAPTER 3 IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

5.

Drum cleaning stage

Step 8 Drum cleaning


Electrostatic latent
image formation stage

Paper path
Direction of drum rotation

2. Scanning exposure

1. Primary charge
3. Development

Drum cleaning stage

8. Drum cleaning

Fixing stage
Print delivery

7. Fixing rollre cleaning

Developing stage

5. Separation

4. Transfer

Registration

Multi-purpose tray feed

6. Fixing

Transfer stage
Cassette feed

Figure 3-103

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CHAPTER 3 IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

C.

High-Voltage Power Supply

J701-B7

PR1ACCLK

J701-B8

/PR1ACD

[T701]
Primary AC
PR1
Transformer

AC Transformer
Drive Circuit
AC Current
detection Circuit

J701-B9
J701-A6

J701-B10

/PR1DCD
HVTCLK

[T702]
Primary DC
Transformer

AC Transformer
Drive Circuit

DENADJ

TB701
To primary
charging roller

Image Density
Adjustment Circuit
[T704]

J701-A9

J701-A7
J701-A8

J701-A10
J701-A3

J701-A1
J701-A4

J701-A2

J701-B1

J701-B2

J701-B3
J701-B4

/DEVDCD

J701-A11
J701-B11

Developing DC
Transformer
[T703]

/DEVACD

Developing AC DEV
Transformer

AC Transformer
Drive Circuit

DEVACCLK

TONSNS

Toner detection
Circuit

/TRFCCD

Transfer Constant Current


Control Circuit

TRFVCNT
TRFCLK

/TRFNVD

/HRLBD

/DCHGBD
/DCHGUP

+24VB
GND
GND

TB702
To developing
cylinder

TONAN TB703
From toner
sensor

[T705]
Transfer
Positive Voltage
Transformer

Transfer Positive Voltage


Transformer Drive Circuit

To transfer
charging roller

Transfer Positive
Voltage Sense Circuit

TRFVSNS

J701-A12 +24VB
J701-B12

DC Transformer
Drive Circuit

[T706]
Transfer Negative
Voltage Transformer
Drive Circuit

Transfer Negative
Voltage Transformer

Upper Fixing Roller


Voltage Transformer
Drive Circuit

[T707]
Upper Fixing
Roller Voltage
Transformer

Discharge Voltage
Transformer Drive
Circuit

[T708]
Discharge
Voltage
Transformer

Negative Voltage
Generation Circuit

Upper Fixing Roller


Voltage generation
Circuit

HRLB

TB705
To upper
fixing roller

Discharge
DCHGB TB706
Voltage
To static charge
Generator Circuit
eliminator

+24V
+21.5V

+24V
Reference
Voltage
Power Supply

GND TB704

Figure 3-104
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CHAPTER 3 IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

1.

Outline
In response to the instruction from the microprocessor (CPU) on the DC controller PCB, the
high-voltage power supply applies a voltage to the primary charging roller, developing cylinder,
transfer charging roller, static charge eliminator, and upper fixing roller. It applies a voltage of DC
voltage and AC voltage to the primary charging roller and developing cylinder, applies a positive
or negative DC voltage to the transfer charging roller, and a negative DC voltage to the static
charge eliminator and the upper fixing roller.
2.
a.

Principle of operation
Primary charging roller voltage generation
When the /PRNT signal sent from the Image processor becomes L, initial rotation starts, and
the DC controller sets the PRIMARY AC BIAS DRIVE signal (/PRIACD) to "L." The circuit then
applies the primary AC bias to the primary charging roller. After the specified period of time has
elapsed the PRIMARY DC BIAS DRIVE signal (/PR1DCD) goes L and the voltage superimposing primary AC bias onto primary DC bias is applied to the primary charging roller.
The primary DC bias changes with the developing DC bias according to the IMAGE DENSITY ADJUSTMENT signal (DENADJ) sent from the DC controller.
b.

Developing bias generation


When the DEVELOPING DC BIAS DRIVE signal (/DEVDCD) from the DC controller becomes L, a developing DC bias is applied to the developing cylinder.
When the VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC) is sent from the Image processor, the DC
controller outputs the DEVELOPING AC BIAS DRIVE signal (/DEVACD) and DEVELOPING
AC BIAS FREQUENCY OUTPUT signal (/DEVACCLK). This circuit then applies the voltage
superimposing developing DC bias and developing AC bias to the developing cylinder.
The developing DC bias changes according to the IMAGE DENSITY ADJUSTMENT signal (DENADJ), making the image density adjustable.
c.

Transfer charging roller voltage generation


The negative, between-page, and print bias are applied to the transfer charging roller according
to the print sequence.
The negative bias voltage is applied to the transfer charging roller at an appropriate timing to
move the toner attached to the transfer charging roller onto the photosensitive drum to clean the
roller.
For the between-page bias, a positive low voltage is applied to the transfer charging roller at
an appropriate timing so that the toner remaining on the photosensitive drum is not attracted to the
transfer charging roller.
For print bias, a positive voltage is applied to the transfer charging roller in order to transfer
the toner on the photosensitive drum surface to the paper.
When the /PRNT signal sent from the Image processor becomes L, initial rotation starts
and a negative bias is applied to the roller for a certain time to clean the transfer charging roller.
Between-page bias is then applied, and a print bias is applied to the transfer charging roller after the
prescribed time has elapsed since the /VSYNC signal going L.
A print bias is applied during the print sequence to transfer the toner onto the paper. A
between-page bias is applied between pages.
After the completion of printing, a between-page bias and a negative bias are applied again to
clean the transfer charging roller.
d.

Generation of print voltage to the discharger


2 voltage loads, high and low output bias are applied to the discharger according to the various
print sequences.
The discharger bias drive signal (/DCHGBD) output from the DC Controller is L, and
when the discharger bias switch signal (/DCHGUP) turns H the low output bias changes to L
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and the circuit applies a high voltage output bias. The high voltage output bias is applied only at the
trailing edge of a single side print and during the second side of a duplex print.
e.

Toner sensing/cartridge sensing


The toner cartridge has a toner sensor.
The DC controller detects the toner level and whether a cartridge is installed when the developing AC bias is applied to the developing cylinder by the DEVELOPING AC BIAS DRIVE
signal by checking the TONER LEVEL signal (TONSNS) voltage.

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II . Disassembly/
Assembly
A.

Transfer Charging Roller

[2]

[3]

1) Open the upper cover.


2) Open the transfer charging roller guide
[1].
3) Pick the gear [2]; then, lift it slightly, and
move it to the left to detach the transfer
charging roller [3].
Caution:
When mounting the transfer charging
roller, be sure to work while holding the
roller shaft or the bushing.
Do not hold it by its sponge area.
[1]

Figure 3-201

B.

High-Voltage Power
Supply PCB

1. High-Voltage Power Supply PCB


1) Remove the right rear cover and the rear
cover.
2) Remove the controller unit.
3) Disconnect the two connectors [1].
4) Remove the screw [2] and the two screws
[3], and detach the high-voltage power
supply PCB [4].

[3]

[2]

[1]

[3]

[4]

Figure 3-202

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I . PICK-UP/FEED SYSTEM
A.

Outline

Presence of paper on the multi-purpose tray is detected by the multi-purpose tray paper sensor
(PS1301), and presence of paper in the upper and lower cassettes is detected by the cassette paperout sensor (PS1207 or PS1208).
If the cassette pick-up motor (SMT1) in the paper pick-up unit rotates for cassette feeding,
pick-up roller, feed roller 1, and separation roller turn to feed a sheet of paper into the printer.
If the manual feed clutch (CL3) in the manual feed pick-up unit engages for manual feeding,
the manual feeding pick-up roller turns and feeds a sheet of paper from the multi-purpose tray into
the printer.
The paper is controlled by the registration roller so that the leading edge of the toner image on
the photosensitive drum matches the leading edge of the paper. The paper is fed, transferred, then
separated from the drum, fed to the fixing unit, and delivered onto the face-down tray or Finisher
(accessory).
There are four photointerrupters (PS1, PS2, PS1402, and PS1403) on the paper path for sensing paper reaching or passing through each area.
If the paper does not reach or clear each sensor within the pre-set time, the microprocessor on
the DC controller assumes a paper jam has occurred and notifies the System controller PCB.

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DC controller PCB

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4] [5]

Switch/sensor PCB

[6] [7] [8] [9] [10][11][12][13]

[14]

[15] [16]

[17]

Multi-purpose tray PCB

Pick-up PCB

PS1401
PS1402

PS1403
PS1

PS1301

PS1302
PS2
PS1208
SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

PS1202
PS1205
PS1206
PS1207

SW1601
SW1602
SW1603
SW1604

PS1201
PS1203
PS1204

[1] : FACE-DOWN TRAY DELIVERY SENSE signal (FDOUTS)


[2] : FACE-DOWN TRAY PAPER FULL SENSE signal (FDFULS)
[3] : FIXING UNIT DELIVERY SENSE signal (/FPOUTS)
[4] : UPPER CASSETTE PAPER-SIZE SENSE signal
[5] : LOWER CASSETTE PAPER-SIZE SENSE signal
[6] : LOWER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE signal 1 (LPVS1)
[7] : LOWER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE signal 2 (LPVS2)
[8] : LOWER CASSETTE SENSE signal (/LDECKC)
[9] : LOWER CASSETTE PAPER-OUT SENSE signal (/LDECKS)
[10] : UPPER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE signal 1 (UPVS1)
[11] : UPPER CASSETTE PAPER-LEVEL SENSE signal 2 (UPVS2)
[12] : UPPER CASSETTE SENSE signal (/UDECKC)
[13] : UPPER CASSETTE PAPER-OUT SENSE signal (/UDECKS)
[14] : REGISTRATION PAPER SENSE signal (/REGS)
[15] : MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY PAPER SENSE signal (/MPTPS)
[16] : LIFTING PLATE SENSE signal (/MPTLS)
[17] : PICK-UP UNIT PAPER SENSE signal (/FEEDS)

PS1:
Registration paper sensor
PS2:
Pick-up unit paper sensor
PS1201: Lower cassette sensor
PS1202: Upper cassette sensor
PS1203: Lower cassette paper-level sensor 1
PS1204: Lower cassette paper-level sensor 2
PS1205: Upper cassette paper-level sensor 1
PS1206: Upper cassette paper-level sensor 2
PS1207: Lower cassette paper-out sensor
PS1208: Upper cassette paper-out sensor
PS1301: Multi-purpose tray paper sensor
PS1302: Lifting plate position sensor
PS1401: Face-down tray paper full sensor
PS1402: Face-down tray delivery sensor
PS1403: Fixing unit delivery sensor
SW1601: Cassette paper-size sensing switch
SW1602: Cassette paper-size sensing switch
SW1603: Cassette paper-size sensing switch
SW1604: Cassette paper-size sensing switch

Figure 4-101

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DC controller PCB
[1]

[2]

[3] [4] [5] [6]

[7]

Multi-purpose tray PCB

Pick-up PCB

Switch/sensor PCB

[8]

Face-down
delivery roller

MT1

Flapper

CL1

Upper
fixing
roller

Fixing unit
delivery
roller

Face-up
delivery roller

SL3

CL2
CL3

Photosensitive
drum

Transfer
charging
roller

Lower
fixing
roller

Registration
roller

Manual feeding
pick-up roller

Lifting plate

Feed
roller 2

SL2

Pick-up
roller

SL1
Upper cassette

Separation
roller

Feed
roller 1

SMT1
Separation
roller

Lower cassette

[1]: FACE-UP SOLENOID DRIVE signal (/FUSLD)


[2]: REGISTRATION CLUTCH DRIVE signal (/REGCLD)
[3]: MAIN MOTOR DRIVE signal (MMRDY)
[4]: PICK-UP MOTOR DRIVE signal
[5]: FEED CLUTCH DRIVE signal (/FEEDCLD)
[6]: CASSETTE PICK-UP SOLENOID DRIVE signal (/PUPSLD)
[7]: MANUAL FEED CLUTCH DRIVE signal (/MPTCLD)
[8]: LIFTING PLATE SOLENOID DRIVE signal (/MPTSLD)

MT1: Main motor


SMT1: Cassette pick-up motor
SL1: Cassette pick-up solenoid
SL2: Lifting plate solenoid
SL3: Face-up solenoid
CL1: Registration clutch
CL2: Feed clutch
CL3: Manual feed clutch

Figure 4-102

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B.

Paper Pick-up

1.

Pick-up operation
This printer conducts paper pick-up operation by lifting the paper to the paper pick-up position
with the lifter and lowering the rotating cassette pick-up roller to the paper level.
Paper pick-up operation is conducted only when the multi-input tray driver receives the pickup command from the option controller. The pick-up roller is lowered to the paper level by the
rotational force of the main motor (MT1). At the same time, the pick-up roller is rotated by the
rotational force of the pick-up motor.
Paper pick-up operation is conducted as follows.
On receiving the /PRNT from the System controller PCB, the DC controller PCB runs the main
motor (MT1) and the pick-up motor (SMT1). When the cassette pick-up solenoid (SL1) is turned
ON, the main motor rotates the cassette pick-up cam via the gear to drive the shaft drive arm.
At the same time, the rotational force of the pick-up motor is transmitted to the cassette pick-up
roller via the feed roller gear. As a result, the rotating cassette pick-up roller goes down to the paper
level, picks up a sheet of paper, goes up to the paper pick-up standby position, and stops rotation.
When the pick-up motor rotates clockwise, the paper is picked up from the upper cassette by
rotating the cassette pick-up roller, feed roller 1 and separation roller of the upper cassette. When
the pick-up motor rotates counterclockwise, the paper is picked up from the lower cassette by
driving the cassette pick-up roller, feed roller 1 and separation roller of the lower cassette.

Paper lifting plate


Pick-up roller
Feed roller 1

Cassette pick-up cam

Print paper

Main motor drive


Shaft drive arm
Pick-up roller shaft

Gear

Separation roller
Cassettte pick-up
solenoid
Pick-up motor drive
Lift-up release arm
Feed roller gear

Lift-up cam
Pick-up roller shaft fixing arm

Figure 4-103

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Pick-up timing from the upper cassette (A4: two pages continuously print)
Power switch ON

(Unit: Seconds)

STBY

PRINT

INTR

LSTR

STBY

PRINT signal (/PRNT)


VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC)
3.0

Main motor (MT1)

0.06

Pick-up motor (SMT1)


0.5

Cassette pick-up solenoid (SL1)

1.97

0.5

About 1.5

Feed clutch (CL2)


Registration clutch (CL1)

0.06

0.06

0.03

0.03

Pick-up unit paper sensor (PS2)


Registration paper sensor (PS1)
Fixing unit paper sensor (PS1403)

Figure 4-104
Pick-up timing from the lower cassette (A4: two pages continuously print)
Power switch ON

(Unit: Seconds)

STBY

PRINT

INTR

LSTR

STBY

PRINT signal (/PRNT)


VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC)
3.0

Main motor (MT1)


Pick-up motor (SMT1)

Reverse high-speed rotation

Cassette pick-up solenoid (SL1)

0.52

Feed clutch (CL2)


Registration clutch (CL1)

About 1.1 About 0.9


About 1.5

Reverse rotation
0.52
0.06

0.06

0.03

0.03

Pick-up unit paper sensor (PS2)


Registration paper sensor (PS1)
Fixing unit paper sensor (PS1403)

Figure 4-105

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a.

Cassette detection/cassette paper size detection/cassette paper level detection


The upper and lower cassettes detection is executed by the upper cassette sensor (PS1202) and
the lower cassette sensor (PS1201). The paper detection in the upper and lower cassettes is executed by the upper cassette paper out sensor (PS1208) and the lower cassette paper out sensor
(PS1207). The paper size detection is executed by the upper and lower cassette paper size detection
switches (SW1601 to SW1604) installed to each cassette. Each cassette has the four switches. The
combinations of the cassette paper size detection switches are shown in Table 2-5-1.

Cassette paper-size sensing switch


Paper size

SW1601

SW1602

SW1603

SW1604

Ledger

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

A3

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

B4

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

Legal

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

Letter

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

A4

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

Table 4-101
The remaining paper level in the cassette is detected according to the lifter position. The lifter
contains a light blocking plate which blocks two sensors on the pick-up PCB. The lifter position is
detected by these sensors. And, as a result, the remaining paper level in the cassette is detected.
The remaining paper level in the upper cassette is detected by the combination of outputs from
the upper cassette paper level sensor 1 (PS1205) and the upper cassette paper level sensor 2
(PS1206). The paper level in the lower cassette is detected by the combination of outputs from the
lower cassette paper level sensor 1 (1203) and the lower cassette paper level sensor 2 (PS1204).
Figure 2-5-6 shows the combinations of PS1205/PS1203 and PS1206/PS1204.

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Pick-up unit
Pick-up PCB

Remaining
paper level
Almost full

Remaining number
of sheets (note)
430 sheetes or more

High

200 - 490 sheetes

Low

50 - 260 sheetes

Almost empty

110 sheetes or less

Note : Plain paper (75g/m2 recommended paper)

PS1204 or PS1206

PS1203 or PS1205

Light blocking
plate

Lifter

Figure 4-106

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b.

Lift-up operation
The lift-up operation is executed by the Main motor when a cassette is installed or the pick-up
roller shaft is set lower than certain level due to the paper reduce.
The two cases for the lift-up operation are as follows.
Paper lifting plate
Pick-up roller
Feed roller 1

Cassette pick-up cam

Print paper

Main motor drive


Shaft drive arm
Pick-up roller shaft

Gear

Separation roller
Cassettte pick-up
solenoid
Pick-up motor drive
Lift-up release arm
Feed roller gear

Lift-up cam
Pick-up roller shaft fixing arm

Figure 4-107

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1) Cassette is installed
[1] When a cassette is installed, the multi-input tray drive motor rotates, and the cassette paper
pick-up solenoid (SL3) is turned ON. Then, the shaft drive arm is driven by the cassette paper
pick-up cam rotation through the gear.

Cassette pick-up cam


Shaft drive arm
Main motor drive
Pick-up roller shaft
Pick-up roller shfat fixing arm

Lifter gear

Cassette pick-up solenoid


Lift-up cam

Figure 4-108

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[2] As the shaft drive arm goes down, the pick-up roller shaft goes down. Then, the lift-up release
arm is pushed, and the lift-up cam is unfixed. At the same time, the shaft drive arm is fixed to
the pick-up roller shaft fixing arm, and the pick-up roller shaft is stopped in the designated
position.

shaft drive arm

Pick-up roller shaft


Pick-up roller shaft fixing arm

Lift-up release arm

Lift-up arm

Lifter gear

Lift-up cam

Print paper

Paper lifting plate

Figure 4-109
[3] The lift up cam starts rotating when unfixed, and the lift up arm pushes up the lifter gear by one
tooth. The paper lifting plate is lifted by repeating this operation.

Main motor drive

Lift-up arm

Lift-up cam
Print paper
Lifter gear

Paper lifting plate

Figure 4-110

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[4] The pick-up roller shaft is lifted up when the paper on the paper lifting plate touches the pickup roller. Then, the pick-up roller shaft fixing arm is released, and the lift-up release arm lifts
up the pick-up roller shaft to the waiting position by force of the spring. At the same time, the
lift-up cam is fixed by driving the pick-up roller shaft fixing arm and the lift-up release arm.
Then, the lift-up arm is stopped, and the lift-up operation is completed.
Lift-up operation
Cassette pick-up roller
Pick-up roller shaft

Pick-up roller shaft fixing arm

Shaft drive arm


Lift-up release arm

Lifter gear
Print paper

Paper lifting plate


Lift-up arm

Lift-up cam

Completion of lift-up operation

Figure 4-111

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2) Paper level is lower than certain level


[1] As the paper level lowers, the moving distance of the pick-up roller increases. When the
moving distance reaches the specified value, the pick-up roller shaft pushes the lift up release
arm, and the lift up cam is unfixed.
Certain paper level
Pick-up roller shaft
Cassette pick-up roller

Pick-up roller shaft fixing arm


Moving distance of pick-up roller
Lift-up release arm

Lifter gear

Print paper

Paper lifting plate


Lift-up cam

Lift-up arm

Less than certain paper level

Falling width of pick-up roller

Figure 4-112

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[2] When the lift-up cam is unfixed, the lift-up arm lifts up the lifter gear one tooth by the rotation
of the lift-up cam. The paper lifting plate is lifted up by repeating the operation. (See Figure 4111)
[3] When the paper on the paper lifting plate touches the pick-up roller, the pick-up roller shaft is
lifted up. Then, the pick-up roller shaft fixing arm is released, and the lift-up release arm lifts
up the pick-up roller shaft to the waiting position by force of the spring. At the same time, the
pick-up roller shaft fixing arm and the lift up release arm are driven to fix the lift up cam. As a
result, the lift up arm is stopped and lift up operation is competed. (See Figure 4-112)

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c.

Multi-feed Double-feed mechanism


When feeding from the cassette, the printer uses the separation roller to prevent double-feeding. Normally, the separation roller is imparted with a rotational force opposite to that of the feed
roller. However, since the separation roller is equipped with a torque limiter, it rotates with feed
roller 1 by transmission of its rotational force via the transported paper. On the other hand, if
multiple sheets of paper are picked up, the low friction force between the sheets of paper result in a
weak rotational force being transmitted to the separation roller from feed roller 1. Consequently,
the separation rollers own rotational force separates the extra sheet.
Feed roller 1
Pick-up roller

Driving force
transmitted from feed
roller 1

Separation roller

Print paper

Driving force transmitted from the pick-up motor


through the torque limiter.

Normal

Muitifeed

Figure 4-113

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2.

Manual feed (multi-purpose tray)


The presence of paper on the multi-purpose tray is detected by the multi-purpose tray paper
sensor (PS1301).
When the DC controller receives the /PRNT signal from the video controller, the lifting plate
solenoid (SL2) turns ON, the lifting plate is unlocked (the lifting plate rises), and the paper touches
the pick-up roller.
The lifting plate position is detected by the lifting plate position sensor (PS1302). If the sensor
detects that the lifting plate is up while waiting, SL2 is turned ON to lower the lifting plate.
The manual feed clutch (CL3) turns ON, and the main motor (MT1) power is transmitted to the
manual feeding pick-up roller.
Paper pressed against the manual feeding pick-up roller by the lifting plate is picked up by the
pick-up roller. Unnecessary sheets are removed by the separation pad, and one sheet is fed into the
printer by feed roller 2. The subsequent operations are almost the same as for those of cassette
feeding, except that SL2 is turned ON again right after the rotation of the registration roller to lower
the lifting plate.
The CPU turns ON SL2 to lower the lifting plate. If it is normal, the lifting plate position
sensor detects the lifting plate within about 0.5 seconds. The CPU notifies the video controller of
a lifting plate position failure if the lifting plate position sensor fails to detect the lifting plate 5
times in a row when the CPU repeats this operation 5 times.
Pick-up timing from the munual feed (A4: tow pages continuously print)
Power switch ON

(Unit: Seconds)
PRINT

INTR

STBY

LSTR STBY

PRINT signal (/PRNT)


VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC)
Main motor (MT1)
Lifting plate solenoid (SL2)
Munual feed clutch (CL3)

About1.1

3.0
0.27

0.03

0.55

2.03

Registration clutch (CL1)


Registration paper sensor (PS1)

0.27

1.87

0.14

1.87

0.14

Figure 4-114

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C.

Delivery Unit

The upper and lower rollers of the fixing unit, and the face-up and face-down delivery rollers
are driven by the main motor (MT1).
The paper separated from the photosensitive drum is fed into the fixing unit, and sent from the
fixing unit by the fixing roller and fixing unit delivery roller.
The paper sent from the fixing unit is detected by the fixing unit delivery sensor (PS1403).
DC controller PCB

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

PS1401
PS1402

Face-down
delivery roller

MT1

Flapper

PS1403

Lower fixing roller

Face-up
delivery roller

SL3

Fixing unit
delivery roller
Upper fixing roller

[1]: FACE-UP SOLENOID DRIVE signal (/FUSLD)


[2]: FACE-DOWN TRAY DELIVERY SENSE signal (FDOUTS)
[3]: FACE-DOWN TRAY PAPER FULL SENSE signal (FDFULS)
[4]: FIXING UNIT DELIVERY SENSE signal (/FPOUTS)
[5]: MAIN MOTOR DRIVE signal (/MMOTD)

PS1401: Face-down tray paper full sensor


PS1402: Face-down tray delivery sensor
PS1403: Fixing unit delivery sensor
SL3:
Face-up solenoid
MT1:
Main motor

Figure 4-115

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The printer switches between face-up and face-down tray delivery with the face-up deflector.
When the FACE-UP SOLENOID DRIVE signal (/FUSLD) becomes L, the face-up solenoid
(SL3) moves the face-up deflector to the face-up tray and the paper is delivered through the face-up
tray. If /FUSLD is H, the paper is delivered through the face-down tray on the top of the printer.
The paper delivered through the face-down tray is detected by the face-down tray delivery
sensor (PS1402). When the face-down tray becomes full, this is detected by the face-down tray
paper full sensor (PS1401).

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II . Duplexing Unit
A.

Outline

Copy paper is guided to the copiers reversing assembly through the duplexing unit by the
work of the duplexing flapper.
Once inside the reversing assembly, the paper is shifted by the reversing roller and is led to the
duplexing unit. The paper izs then adjusted for horizontal registration by the horizontal registration
guide inside the duplexing unit (p. 4-22), and then is moved forward by the duplexing feed roller.
The reversing roller is rotated by the drive from the duplexing motor (M8). The duplexing feed
rollers 1 and 2 are rotated by the drive from the duplexing motor (M8) under the control of the
duplexing feed clutch.
The duplexing motor (M8) is a stepping motor, and is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise
by the microprocessor on the duplexing driver PCB; it is also controlled for either normal or highspeed rotation.
The horizontal registration guide receives drive from the horizontal registration motor (M7),
and moves to suit the selected paper size.

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DC controller PCB

Duplexing driver PCB


[1]

[2]

[3] [4] [5]

Duplexing SL6
flapper

[6]

[7]

[8] [9]

Fixing
delivery
roller
Fixing
rollers

SL7
Reversing roller
releasing plate

PS25

PS23

Re-pickup wait
position

PS24

Feed
roller 2

Duplexing
lower
guide

Horizontal
Reversing registration Duplexing
roller
feeding
guide
roller 1

M7

CL
5

Duplexing
feed
roller 2

Upper
cassette

Reversing
assembly
M8

Lower
cassette

[1] Horizontal registration motor drive signal


[2] Reversing roller release solenoid drive signal
(PRRESLD*)
[3] Duplexing flapper solenoid drive signal
(DUPSLD*)
[4] Reversal paper detection signal (SWBKS*)
[5] Horizontal registration guide home position
detection signal (HREGS)
[6] Duplexing feed roller 1 home position detection
signal (DRPS)
[7] Duplexing unit paper detection signal (DUPPS*)
[8] Duplexing feed clutch drive signal (DUPCLD*)
[9] Duplexing motor drive signal

M7: Horizontal registration motor


M8: Duplexing motor
SL6: Duplexing flapper solenoid
SL7: Reversing roller releasing solenoid
CL5: Duplexing feeding clutch
PS23:Duplexing feed roller 1 home position
sensor
PS24:Duplexing unit paper sensor
PS25:Horizontal registration guide home position
sensor
PS26:Reversal paper sensor

Figure 4-201

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[1][2] [3]

[10][11]

[4] [5]

[12]

[9]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[1] Reversing roller releasing plate

[7] Duplexing unit paper sensor (PS24)

[2] Reversing roller releasing solenoid (SL7)

[8] Duplexing feed roller 1

[3] Duplexing motor (M8)

[9] Duplexing feeding clutch (CL5)

[4] Duplexing flapper solenoid (SL6)

[10] Horizontal registration guide home position

[5] Duplexing feed roller 1 home position


sensor (PS23)

sensor (PS25)
[11] Reversal paper sensor (PS26)

[6] Horizontal registration guide

[12] Horizontal registration motor (M7)

Figure 4-202 Top View

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B.

Reversing Movement

When the duplexing unit select command arrives from the DC controller PCB, the duplexing
driver PCB turns on the duplexing flapper solenoid (SL6), thereby driving the duplexing flapper to
send paper to the duplexing unit.
When the reversal paper sensor (PS26) detects the leading edge of paper, the duplexing driver
PCB rotates the duplexing motor (M8) counterclockwise (CCW; see Note) to move the paper to the
machines reversing assembly. Thereafter, when PS26 detects the trailing edge of the paper, the
duplexing driver PCB switches the duplexing motor to clockwise direction (CW) to change the
direction of the movement of the paper. At this time, the paper is moving along the duplexing lower
guide so that the change will guide it in the direction of the feed roller inside the duplexing unit.
Caution:
If the paper is not 11x17, A3, B4, or LGL, the duplexing driver PCB switches the duplexing
motor (M8) to high speed rotation after a specific period of time, moving the paper toward the
reversing assembly.

Duplexing upper guide


Reversing
roller
releasing
plate

PS26

Duplexing feeding
roller 1

Duplexing lower guide


Duplexing unit
Reversing roller (CW)

Revering
assembly
M8 Duplexing motor
Duplexing upper guide
Reversing
roller
releasing
plate

Revering
assembly

Duplexing feeding
roller 1

PS26

Duplexing lower guide


Duplexing unit
Reversing roller (CW)

M8 Duplexing motor

Figure 4-203

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C.

Adjusting the Horizontal Registration

The horizontal registration is adjusted so that the middle of main scanning direction for the
second side of a double-sided copy will match the middle of the effective print area of the drum by
butting the horizontal registration guides against both sides of the copy.
The presence of the horizontal registration guides in home position is checked by the horizontal registration guide home position sensor (PS25).
At power-on, the duplexing driver PCB drives the horizontal registration motor (M7) to return
the horizontal registration guide to home position. If the horizontal registration guide is in home
position at the start, it is once moved away from it and then is moved back to home position.
When the paper is moved inside the duplexing unit by the work of the reversing roller rotating
clockwise, the duplexing driver PCB checks the home position of the duplexing feed roller 1. If it
is not in home position, the duplexing driver PCB turns on the duplexing feed clutch (CL5) to rotate
the duplexing feed roller 1; it turns off the duplexing feed clutch upon detection of home position to
stop the duplexing feed roller 1.
In response, the paper will stop without coming into contact with the duplexing feed roller 1.
Thereafter, if the paper is not A4R, LTRR, or A5, the duplexing driver PCB turns on the reversing
roller releasing solenoid (SL7) to fully free the reversing roller and, as a result, the paper to prepare
for the adjustment of the horizontal registration.
Duplexing upper guide
Reversing
roller
releasing
plate
ON
Reversing
assembly

Duplexing roller 1

Duplexing feed
Re-pickup
roller 2
sensor lever

Duplexing lower guide


Duplexing unit
Duplexing unit paper sensor

Reversing roller

Figure 4-204
When ready, the duplexing driver PCB drives the horizontal registration motor for as long as
needed to meet the paper size data from the DC controller PCB (in terms of pulses) so as to move
the horizontal registration guide to suit the selected paper size, thereby adjusting the horizontal
registration (see Note) of the paper.
When the duplexing unit paper sensor (PS24) detects the leading edge of paper, the horizontal
registration guide is returned to home position. The horizontal registration motor is a stepping
motor, ensuring accurate control of moving the guide.
If the distance the horizontal guide moves from home position exceeds the maximum distance
stored in memory, the duplexing driver PCB identifies the condition as being a horizontal registration guide error, and will communicate it to the system controller PCB by way of the DC controller
PCB.
Reference:
E055: Indicates a fault in the drive of the duplexing unit horizontal guide.
Caution:
If the paper is not A3, 11x17, A4R, LTRR, or B4, the horizontal registration guide must move
farther. To make up for the extra distance, the duplexing driver PCB drives the horizontal
registration motor while the reversing roller is rotating counterclockwise to move the horizontal registration guide to a point suited to the selected paper size.
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D.

Re-Pickup

The duplexing driver PCB turns on the duplexing feeding clutch (CL5) when the horizontal
registration has been adjusted, causing the paper to move once again.
The duplexing driver PCB turns off the reversing roller releasing solenoid (SL7) about 0.5 sec
after the duplexing unit paper sensor (PS24) detects the leading edge of paper (unless the paper is
A4R, LTRR, or A5); then, it turns off the duplexing feeding clutch in about 1.0 sec.
The duplexing driver PCB keeps the paper in wait for re-pickup by the copier (i.e., in wait for
a re-pickup command from the DC controller PCB).
When the duplexing driver PCB receives a re-pickup command from the DC controller PCB, it
controls the feed speed of the duplexing motor (M8) so that it is the same as the paper feed speed;
it then turns on the duplexing feed clutch to move the paper to the copiers feeding assembly.
M8
SL7
Reversing
roller
releasing
plate
OFF
Reversing
assembly

Reversing roller releasing solenoid


Duplexing upper guide

CL5
Duplexing unit paper
sensor lever

Duplexing feed roller

Duplexing feed
roller 2

Duplexing lower guide


Duplexing unit
Reversing roller

Duplexing unit paper sensor (PS24)

Figure 4-205

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III . Envelope Feeder


A.

Outline

The envelope feeder is designed to send envelopes as far as the printer unit of the copier.
The envelope feeder is controlled by the pickup command (1st start, 2nd start) from the DC
controller of the copiers printer unit.
The sequence of operations of the envelope feeder is controlled by the envelope feeder driver
PCB, which consists of a 4-bit microprocessor (CPU, IC932) and a gate array (GA, IC931). The
CPU communicates with the DC controller of the copiers printer unit by way of the gate array.
The CPU drives the pickup motor in response to the pickup command (1st start, 2nd start) from
the DC controller.
The envelope feeder is supplied with +24 VDC from the printer unit, and the +24 VDC is used
to generate +5 VDC for ICs and sensors.
The following figure shows the flow of signals between envelope feeder and printer.
Envelope feeder driver PCB

DC controller
PCB

iR3250

Serial
communications
line
+24VA

IC931
Gate array

Envelope
feeder
sensor

Bus

IC 932
CPU

Pickup
motor
driver
circuit

Pickup
motor

Figure 4-301

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1.

Inputs to and Outputs from the Envelope Feeder Driver


Envelope feeder driver PCB

To copier

Pickup motor SMT1

J136-1
-2
-3
-4

J931-1
-2
-3
-4

+24VA
ENV0
ENV1

J932-1
-2
-3
-4

A
/A
B
/B

Serial signal (input)


Serial signal (output)

Pickup motor rotation control signal

Envelope
feeder paper
sensor

PS931

When sensor detects paper, '0'.

Figure 4-302

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B.
1.

Pickup/Feeding System
Pickup/Feeding Operations
Serial communication
Envelope feeder driver PCB

DC controller PCB

[1]

[1] : Envelope feeder paper detection signal


[2] : Envelope feeder pickup motor driver signal

[2]

Envelope
Envelope feeder
pickup rollers
feeder
Torque
limiter
PS931

Envelope feeder
separation upper roller
Envelope feeder
separation lower
roller

SMT11
Envelope feeder
feed rollers
Photosensitive drum
PS1

Transfer
charging
roller

SMT1 : envelope feeder pickup motor


PS931 : envelope feeder paper sensor
PS1 : registration paper sensor (printer)

Registration
roller

Figure 4-303
The envelope feeder pickup motor (SMT11) is a stepping motor, and is rotated clockwise or
counterclockwise by the envelope feeder driver PCB.
When the motor rotates clockwise, all rollers of the envelope feeder rotate; when it rotates
counterclockwise, on the other hand, the separation upper roller and the feed roller rotate.
When the 1st start command arrive from the copiers DC controller, the envelope feeder driver
PCB rotates the pickup motor clockwise for about 1.0 sec; in 0.1 sec later, it rotates the motor
counterclockwise for about 1.9 sec, thereby picking up the envelope and moving it to the copiers
printer unit.
The envelope is stopped 16 mm past the registration paper sensor (PS1) of the copiers printer
unit. When the 2nd start command arrive from the copiers DC controller, the envelope feeder
driver PCB rotates the pickup motor counterclockwise for about 1 sec to move the envelope once
again.

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Power switch ON
STBY INTR

PRINT

(unit: sec)
LSTR STBY

Print start command (/PRNT)


Vertical sync signal (/VSYNC)
Main motor (MT1)
Envelope feeder pickup motor (SMT11)

1.0 (approx.)
0.1

Pickup command

(approx.) (approx.)

Registration paper sensor (PS1)

1st Start

2nd Start

CW CCW
2.7

(approx.)

(approx.)

1st Start

2nd Start

Fixing delivery sensor (PS1403)

Figure 4-304

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2.

Preventing Double Feeding


The machine uses a separation roller method as a mechanism to prevent double feeding.
The separation upper roller receives drive from the motor through a torque limiter.
Normally, the separation upper roller receives drive for rotation in the same direction as both
the pickup roller and the separation lower roller; since the separation upper roller, envelope, and
separation lower roller are in contact with each other, the separation upper roller receives the drive
for rotation from the separation lower roller through the envelope, rotating in the direction opposite
the normal direction of its rotation (arrow in the figure).
When double feeding occurs, the envelopes do not have much friction; as such, the drive of
rotation of the separation lower roller is not adequately transmitted to the separation upper roller so
that the separation upper roller rotates in the direction opposite the normal direction of its rotation
(reversed arrow in the figure).
This mechanism serves to move back the double-feeding envelope, preventing it from moving
into the printer unit.
Drive from pickup motor
through torque limiter

Envelopes

Separation upper roller


Drive from separation
lower roller

Pickup roller

Separation lower roller

Normal

Double feeding

Figure 4-305

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IV . Paper Jam Detection


A.

Outline

The following paper sensors are provided to detect whether paper is present and whether the
paper is fed normally.

Registration paper sensor (PS1)


Pick-up unit paper sensor (PS2)
Face-down tray delivery sensor (PS1402)
Fixing unit delivery sensor (PS1403)

The microprocessor (CPU) determines whether paper is jammed by checking whether paper is
present or absent at the sensors, at times stored in memory.
If the CPU determines that a jam has occurred, it stops print operation and notifies the jam to
the Image processor PCB.
PS1402

PS1403

PS1

PS2

Figure 4-401

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1.

Pick-up delay jam 1


The CPU assesses a pick-up delay jam 1 if the paper does not reach the pick-up unit paper
sensor (PS2) within the specified period of time after the pick-up operation.
Upper/lower cassettes:
about 6.4 seconds
Duplexing unit (Option): about 2.4 seconds
Paper deck (Option):
about 7.0 seconds
2.

Pick-up delay jam 2


The CPU assesses a pick-up delay jam 2 if the registration paper sensor (PS1) cannot detect the
leading edge of the paper within about 0.7 seconds after the pick-up unit paper sensor (PS2) detects
the leading edge of the paper.
The CPU also assesses a pick-up delay jam 2 if the registration paper sensor (PS1) cannot
detect the leading edge of the paper within about 9.5 seconds after start of pick-up operation from
the multi-purpose tray or envelope feeder.
3.

Fixing unit delivery delay jam


The CPU assesses a fixing unit delivery delay jam if the leading edge of the paper does not
reach the fixing unit deliver sensor (PS1403) within about 2.2 seconds after receiving the VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC).
4.

Fixing unit delivery stationary jam


The CPU assesses a fixing unit delivery stationary jam if the trailing edge of the paper does not
pass through the fixing unit delivery sensor (PS1403) within the specified period of time (T1) after
receiving the VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC).
Ledger=about 5.3 seconds, Legal=about 4.7 seconds, Letter=about 3.8 seconds,
A3=about 5.2 seconds, B4=about 4.8 seconds, A4=about 3.7 seconds
5.

Face-down delivery delay jam


The CPU assesses a face-down delivery delay jam if the leading edge of the paper does not
reach the face-down tray delivery sensor (PS1402) within about 3.9 seconds after receiving the
VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC).
6.

Face-down delivery stationary jam


The CPU assesses a face-down delivery stationary jam if the trailing edge of the paper does not
pass through the face-down tray delivery sensor (PS1402) within the specified period of time (T2)
after receiving the VERTICAL SYNC signal (/VSYNC).
Ledger=about 7.0 seconds, Legal=about 6.4 seconds, Letter=about 5.5 seconds,
A3=about 6.9 seconds, B4=about 6.5 seconds, A4=about 5.4 seconds
7. Residual paper jam
a. The CPU assesses a residual paper jam if the fixing unit delivery sensor (PS1403) detects the
paper after the power-ON.
b. The CPU assesses a residual paper jam if it does not receive an automatic delivery command
within 3 minutes after notifying the video controller of the presence of paper which can be
automatically delivered out of the printer.
c. The CPU assesses a residual paper jam if one of the following sensors detects the paper after
the printer has performed an automatic delivery of the relevant paper after the power switch is
turned ON and the fixing roller has reached the specified temperature (150C).

Registration paper sensor (PS1)


Pick-up unit paper sensor (PS2)
Fixing unit delivery sensor (PS1403)
Face-down tray delivery sensor (PS1402)

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B.

Dupelxing Unit
The following sensors are used to monitor the presence/absence of and the movement of paper:
Duplexing unit paper sensor (PS24)
Reversal paper sensor (PS26)

A jam is identified in terms of the presence/absence of paper over a specific sensor at such
times as programmed in the microprocessor (CPU) mounted on the duplexing driver PCB.
When the CPU identifies a jam, it will stop the movement of paper inside the duplexing unit,
and will communicate the presence of a jam to the system controller PCB by way of the DC controller PCB.
Caution:
T1 and T2 indicate the minimum and maximum paper sizes.
1.

Reversing Assembly Delay Jam


The duplexing driver PCB will signify a reversing assembly delay jam if paper does not reach
the reversal paper sensor (PS26) within a specific period of time after the duplexing flapper solenoid has turned on.
(unit: sec)
COPY

(unit: sec)
COPY

Duplexing flapper solenoid


drive signal (DUPSLD*)
1.5

Jam check
Reversal paper sensor (PS26)
Duplexing motor (M8)

1.5
Normal

Error

CCW rotation

Figure 4-402

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C.

Envelope Feeder

1.

Detecting a Jam
A jam is detected for pickup/feeding from the envelope feeder in the same way as for the
copier.
2.

Reversing Assembly Stationary Jam


The duplexing driver PCB will detect a reversing assembly stationary jam if paper does not
reach the reversal paper sensor (PS26) within a specific period of time after the duplexing flapper
solenoid has turned on.

(unit: sec)
COPY

(unit: sec)
COPY

Duplexing flapper solenoid


drive signal (DUPSLD*)
T1

Jam check

Normal

Reversal paper sensor (PS26)


Duplexing motor (M8)

T1

CCW rotation

Error

CW rotation

T1=3.2 sec. (approx.) A4R/ 6.3 sec. (approx.) LDR

Figure 4-403

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V . Disassembly/
Assembly
A.

Drive Unit

1) Remove the pickup unit. (See p. 4-35P.)


2) Remove the screw [1], and detach the cassette support [2].

[2]

[1]

Figure 4-501

3) Free the claw [3], and detach the clutch


cover [4].
4) Remove the high-voltage power supply
PCB. (See p. 3-8P.)
5) Remove the controller power supply unit.
(See 6-43P.)

[4]

[3]

Figure 4-502

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6) Disconnect the connector [5], and remove


the four screws [6]; then, detach the main
motor [7].

[6]

[5]

[7]

[6]

Figure 4-503

7) Remove the screw [7], and detach the


drive unit [8].

[7]

[8]

Figure 4-504

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B.

Pickup Unit

1. Pick up Unit
1) Remove the upper cassette and the lower
cassette.
2) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup unit.
(See p. 4-40P.)
3) Remove the right cover.
4) Disconnect the connector [1], and free the
cable [2] from the cable clamp [3].

[1]

[2]

[3]

Figure 4-505

[5]

5) Remove the pickup roller, feed roller, and


separation roller. (See p. 4-36P.)
6) Remove the screw [4].
7) Remove the three screws [5], and detach
the pickup unit [6].

[4]

[6]

Figure 4-506

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Caution:
1. When replacing parts inside the
pickup unit, be sure to remove the
following in advance to avoid contact with grease: pickup roller, feed
roller, separation roller.
2. To prevent abnormal noise, be sure
to apply grease to parts indicated by
an asterisk (*); the application must
comply with the following requirements:
Use HY9-0007; put a drop (1 mm in
diameter) in the area of contact between roller holder [1] and shaft [2].
Use CK-8009; put several drops (5
mm dia in total) on three consecutive teeth of gear [3] and gear [9].

[3]

[4]

[5]
[6]

[1]

[7]
[8]

[2]
[10]

[2]

[1]
a

[10]

[1]
[3]
[5]
[7]
[9]

Roller holder
57T gear
Pickup cam
20T/40T gear
31T/4T gear

[2]
[4]
[6]
[8]
[10]

[9]

Shaft
Ascent lid cam
100T gear
Descent lid cam
Lifter

Figure 4-507

2.

Pickup, Feed, and Separation


Rollers
1) Remove the upper cassette and the lower
cassette.
2) Pick the knob of each, and detach the
pickup roller [1], feed roller [2], and separation roller [3].

[1]

[3]

[2]

Caution:
Be sure to always replace the pickup
roller and the separation roller at the
same time.

[1]

[2]

[3]

Figure 4-508

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3. Pickup Motor
1) Remove the pickup unit. (See p. 4-35P.)
2) Disconnect the connector [1].
3) Remove the two screws [2], and slide the
pickup motor [3] in the direction of the arrow to detach.

[2]

[3]
[2]

[1]

Figure 4-509
4. Feed Clutch
1) Remove the pickup unit. (See p. 4-35P.)
2) Disconnect the connector [1].
3) Remove the screw [2], and free the two
claws [3] to detach the pickup PCB [4].

[4]
[1]

[3]
[2]

Figure 4-510
[8]

4) Free the claw [5], and detach the clutch


fixing plate [6].
5) Remove the E-ring [7], and detach the
feed clutch [8].

[6]

[5]

[7]

Figure 4-511

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5. Cassette Pickup Solenoid


1) Remove the pickup unit. (See p. 4-35P.)
2) Disconnect the connector [1].
3) Remove the screw [2], and detach the cassette pickup solenoid [3].
[2]

[1]

[3]

Figure 4-512
6. Pickup PCB
1) Remove the pickup unit. (See p. 4-35P.)
2) Disconnect the five connectors [1].
3) Remove the screw [2], and free the two
screws [3] to detach the pickup PCB [4].

[1]

[1]

[3]
[2]

[1]

[4]

Figure 4-513
7. Pickup Unit Paper Sensor
1) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup unit.
(See p. 4-40P.)
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and free the
two claws [2] to detach the sensor unit [3].
3) Detach the pickup unit paper sensor from
the sensor unit.

[3]
[2]

[1]

Figure 4-514
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8. Pickup Unit Door Sensor


1) Remove the pickup PCB. (See p. 4-38P.)
2) Remove the two screws [1].
3) Free the two claws [2], and detach the gear
cover [3].

[3]

[2]

[1]

Figure 4-515

4) Disconnect the connector [4] from the


gear cover, and detach the pickup unit
door sensor [5].

[4]
[5]

Figure 4-516

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C.

Multifeeder Tray Pickup


Unit

1.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Multifeeder Tray Pickup Unit


Remove the front cover.
Remove the rear cover.
Remove the multifeeder tray.
Open the pickup unit cover.
Disconnect the connector [1], and free the
cable [2] from the cable clamp [3].

[1]

[3]

[2]

Figure 4-517

[4]

6) Remove the four screws [4], and detach


the multifeeder tray pickup unit [5].

[5]

Figure 4-518

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2. Multifeeder Tray Pickup Roller


1) Open the multifeeder tray.
2) Remove the cover [1].

[1]

Figure 4-519

3) While pushing down on the holding plate


[2], pick the knob [3] of the multifeeder
pickup roller and detach the pickup roller
[4].

[3]

[4]

[2]

Figure 4-520

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3. Separation Pad
1) Open the multifeeder tray.
2) Remove the cover.
3) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup
roller.
4) Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove
the separation pad [1].

[1]

Figure 4-521
4. Multifeeder Tray Pickup Clutch
1) Remove the multifeeder pickup unit. (See
p. 4-40P.)
2) Remove the multifeeder pickup unit fan.
(See p. 6-39P.)
3) Disconnect the two connectors [1].
4) Remove the two screws [2], and detach
the clutch cover unit [3]; then, detach the
multifeeder tray pickup clutch [4].

[3]

[2]

[4]

[1]

Figure 4-522
5. Copyboard Cover Solenoid
1) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup unit.
(See p. 4-40P.)
2) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup unit
fan. (See p. 6-39P.)
3) Disconnect the connector [1].
4) Remove the two screws [2], and detach
the copyboard cover solenoid [3].

[2]

[3]

[1]

Figure 4-523
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6. Multifeeder Tray PCB


1) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup unit.
(See p. 4-40P.)
2) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup unit
fan. (See p. 6-39P.)
3) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup
clutch. (See p. 4-42P.)
4) Disconnect the two connectors [1].

[1]

Figure 4-524
[2]

5) Remove the spring [2] and the copyboard


position detecting arm [3].

[3]

Figure 4-525

6) Remove the screw [4].


7) Free the claw [5], and detach the
multifeeder tray PCB [6].

[5]

[6]

[4]

Figure 4-526
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D.

Registration Roller Unit

1. Registration Roller Unit


1) Open the upper cover.
2) Remove the clutch cover. (See p. 4-33P.)
3) Open the transfer charging roller guide
[1].

[1]

Figure 4-527
4) Disconnect the connector [2].
5) Remove the four screws [3], and detach
the registration roller unit [4].

[2]

[4]

[3]

Figure 4-528
2. Registration Lower roller
1) Remove the registration roller unit. (See
p. 4-44P.)
2) Remove the E-ring [1], and detach the
clutch [2].

[1]

[2]

Figure 4-529
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3) Remove the spring [3], E-ring, and bushing [5].

[5]

[4]

[3]

Figure 4-530

[6]

4) Remove the gear [6], spring [7], E-ring


[8], and busing [9]; then, detach the registration lower roller [10].

[10]

[7]

[8]

[9]

Figure 4-531

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E.

Feed Unit
[1]

1. Feed Unit
1) Remove the registration roller unit. (See
p. 4-44P.)
2) Remove the transfer charging roller.
3) Remove the fixing unit. (See p. 5-6P.)
4) Remove the high-voltage power supply
unit. (See p. 3-8P.)
5) Remove the screw [1].

Figure 4-532
6) Disconnect the connector [2].
7) Remove the two screws [3].
8) Free the four claws [4], and detach the
feed unit [5].

[5]

[4]

[3]

[2]

Figure 4-533

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F.

Delivery Unit

1. Delivery Unit
1) Remove the upper cover.
2) Remove the front cover.
3) Remove the right front cover and the rear
cover.
4) Remove the left rear cover.
5) Remove the three screws [1], and detach
the upper frame [2].

[1]

[2]

[1]

Figure 4-534
6) Disconnect the connector [3], and remove
the three screws [4].
7) Remove the two screws [5].
8) Lift the delivery unit [5] slightly, and pull
it to the front to detach.

[4]
[5]
[3]

[4]

[4]

Figure 4-535

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2. Face-Up Solenoid Unit


1) Remove the delivery unit. (See p. 4-47P.)
2) Disconnect the connector [1].
3) Remove the screw [2], and detach the
face-up solenoid unit [3].

[2]
[1]

[3]

Figure 4-536

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CHAPTER 5
FIXING CONTROL

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CHAPTER 5 FIXING CONTROL

I . Fixing Control
1.

Fixing temperature control


The upper fixing roller contains two heaters: fixing main heater (H1: 600W) and fixing sub
heater (H2: 450W). The fixing main heater heats the center of the upper roller, and the fixing sub
heater mainly heats both ends of the upper roller. The figure below shows the light distribution of
the heaters.
Surface temperature of
the upper fixing roller
Fixing main heater

The center of the upper roller


Thermistor

Fixing sub heater

Drive
side

Fixing upper roller

Figure 5-101
The surface temperature of the fixing roller is detected by the thermistor (TH1) on the fixing
roller. As the surface temperature rises, the resistance of TH1 decreases, and the voltage of the
FIXING ROLLER TEMPERATURE DETECTION signal (FSRTH) lowers.
The CPU (IC201) on the DC controller controls the FIXING MAIN HEATER DRIVE signal
(/FSRD1), FIXING SUB HEATER DRIVE signal (/FSRD2), FIXING HEATER DRIVE ENABLE signal (FSRDE), and INVERTER CIRCUIT DRIVE signal (SUPSLT) based on the voltage
of the FSRTH signal in order to bring the surface temperature of the fixing roller to the specified
value.
This printer sets the TH-L/H signal to H when the fixing roller temperature is low (during
warm-up) and to L when the temperature is high (during normal temperature control) in order to
improve the accuracy of the FSRTH signal detection.
Table 5-101 shows the fixing roller target temperature during wait, standby, and print periods.
When it receives a /PRNT signal from the video controller, the CPU starts the fixing heater
print temperature control. The target fixing temperature and print speed at that point is shown in
Table 5-101. When you make duplex print or select ROUGH in PAPER TYPE MENU from
the control panel, the target fixing temperature and print speed are different from that of normal
printing.
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Target temperature (C)


WAIT

STBY

170

169

PRINT (note 1)

PRINT SPEED (note 2)


(ppm)

190

32

195

24

Normal mode
Rough mode

Table 5-101
Notes:
1. The target temperature for the first page in duplex print is 5C lower.
2. The print speed in the above table is for A4 or Letter sized paper.

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DC controller PCB
+5V

+5V

Q208

J222-2 FSRTH

Thermistor

+5V

+5V

GATE
ARRAY
IC202

+5V

Q207

51

-3 GNDTH

Thermoswitch

+5V

J222-1 TSWOUT
-4 TSWIN

129
128
125
126
122

Fixing
roller
heater

Fixing
roller

78

+5V

C221

+5V

C296

J217-13 /REMT24

FSRCT
J217-9

J217-10 SUPSLT

TSWIN
TSWOUT
J217-3
-5

J217-12 PSTYP

FSRTH
RLD
FSRDE
J217-1
-2
-8

J217-11 /RLDSNS

/FSRD1
/FSRD2
J217-6
-7

47

+5V

DA21
DA20
DC15
DC16
DC12
P12/
AN12
P15

CPU
IC201
44

FSRL1 J10-2
-3
FSRL2
-4
FSRN2
-1
FSRN1

DB21

48

P30/T00
P33/T11
P34/T12

Q206

+24V

Safety
circuit

Triac drive
circuit

Relay
drive
circuit

Low-voltage
power supply
circuit

AMP

+5V

Triac drive
circuit

Current
transformer

Inverter control circuit


Power supply unit

Figure 5-102

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2.

Protective function
The printer has three protection functions to prevent abnormal temperature rise of the fixing
roller.
The CPU monitors the thermistor voltage. If the thermistor voltage becomes lower than about
1.0V (230C), the CPU identifies the fixing unit failure, and interrupts power to the fixing unit
and reports it to the video controller.
If the surface temperature of the upper fixing roller rises abnormally and the thermistor voltage
falls below about 0.8V (235C), the safety circuit in the power supply interrupts power to the
fixing roller heater regardless of outputs from the CPU.
If the surface temperature of the upper fixing roller rises abnormally and the thermoswitch temperature exceeds 200C, the thermoswitch turns off and cuts power to the fixing roller heater.
3.

Fixing unit failure detection


The CPU assesses a fixing unit failure in the following cases and reports it to the video control-

ler.
a. Thermistor broken wire detection
The detected voltage of the thermistor is 4.6V or more when the thermistor voltage detection mode
(note) is in the error detection mode after the fixing heater is activated.
b. Maximum temperature detection
The fixing temperature rises abnormally and the temperature detected by the thermistor exceeds
about 230C, during standby or printing.
c. Warmup error detection
The fixing unit does not reach the target temperature (see Table 5-101) within 180 seconds after the
start of warm-up.
d. Broken wire detection after the fixing unit is ready
The temperature detected by the thermistor is 150C, or below during standby or printing.
e. Heater current detection
The CPU detects a fixing heater broken wire if the FIXING HEATER CURRENT SENSE signal
(FSRCT) level is same as the all heaters OFF level when the fixing main heater or/and fixing sub
heater is/are driven.
The CPU detects a fixing heater excursion if the FIXING HEATER CURRENT SENSE signal
(FSRCT) level is higher than the fixing main heater and fixing sub heater ON level when the
fixing main heater or/and fixing sub heater is/are OFF.
The CPU detects a fixing heater excursion if the FIXING HEATER CURRENT SENSE signal
(FSRCT) level is higher than the specified value when both heaters are OFF.
Note:
There are two thermistor voltage detection modes: error detection mode and normal mode. In
the error detection mode, sensitivity in the initial range (low temperature range) is increased
to improve detection accuracy. When the thermistor temperature exceeds 60C , it changes to
the normal mode.
If the CPU detects a fixing unit failure, it does the following:
1) Stops the fixing roller heater.
2) Sets the RELAY DRIVE signal (RLD) to L, and turns the relay in the power supply OFF to
interrupt the power to the fixing roller heater.
3) Reports the fixing unit failure to the video controller.

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4.

Envelope position lever function


This printer can adjust the nip width in two steps by changing the spring pressure of the lower
fixing roller. If an envelope wrinkles after it is printed, set the envelope position lever to the
envelope position.

[2]

[1]

[1] Normal mode


[2] Envelope mode
Figure 5-103

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II . Disassembly/
Assembly
A.

Fixing Unit

[1]

1. Fixing Unit
1) Open the pickup cover.
2) Move the locking lever [1] in the direction
of the arrow to release the fixing unit [2].
3) Lift the fixing unit slightly, and pull it to
the front to detach.

[2]

Figure 5-201
Memo:
1. When replacing the fixing unit, be
sure to check the position of the envelope lever before the work so that
it may be set to the same position after the work.
2. When replacing the fixing unit, be
sure to disconnect the power cord
from the power outlet, and wait until
the fixing unit has cooled fully before starting the work.

[2]

[1]

[1]

Normal mode

[2]

Envelope mode

Figure 5-202

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2. Fixing Roller Heater


1) Remove the fixing unit. (See p. 5-6P.)
2) Free the two claws [1], and detach cover
[2] from the fixing unit.

[2]

[1]

Figure 5-203
3) Free the claw [3], and detach the fixing
assembly inlet guide [4] from the fixing
unit.

[4]

[3]

Figure 5-204
4) Disconnect the four connectors [5].

[5]

[5]

Figure 5-205

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[8]

5) Free the claw [6], and detach the heater


holder [8].
6) Pull out the fixing roller heater [8] slowly
from the fixing upper roller.

[7]

[6]

Figure 5-206
3.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Fixing Upper Roller


Remove the fixing assembly. (See p.5-6P.)
Remove the wiring cover. (See 5-7P.)
Lift the left/right envelope lever [1].
Remove the two screws [2].
Free the claw [3]; then, while pulling the
separation lower guide [4] to the front, detach the separation upper guide [5].

[2]
[3]
[5]
[2]

[1]

[4]

[1]

Figure 5-207
6) Remove the E-ring [6] and the spring [7];
then, while pulling the separation lower
guide [8] toward the front, slide it in the
direction of the arrow to detach.

[8]

[7]
[6]

Figure 5-208
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7)
8)
9)
10)

Remove the fixing roller heater. (See p. 5-7P.)


Remove the thermal switch. (See p. 5-12P.)
Remove the thermistor. (See p. 5-13P.)
Remove the screw [9], and detach the diode holder [10].
11) Remove the screw [11], and remove the
fixing right cover [12].

[12]

[10]

[11]

[9]

Figure 5-209
[15]

12) Remove the two screws [13] and the


screw [14], and detach the fixing left
cover [15].
[13]

[14]

Figure 5-210
13) Remove the four gears [16], and detach
the lever [17].

[16]
[16]

[16]
[16]

[17]

Figure 5-211
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14) Remove the screw [18], and detach the


thermal switch [19].

[18]

[19]

Figure 5-212

[20]

15) Remove the screw [20], and free the four


claws [21]; then, detach the fixing roller
cover [22].

[22]

[21]

Figure 5-213

16) Remove the grounding ring [23].

[23]

Figure 5-214

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17) Remove the C-ring [24], and detach the


gear [25].

[25]

[24]

Figure 5-215
18) Remove the insulating bushing [26], and
detach the bearing [27].

[27]
[26]

Figure 5-216
[32]

19) Remove the C-ring [28], O-ring [29], insulating bushing [30], and bearing [31];
then, detach the fixing upper roller [32].

[31]
[28]

[29]

[30]

Figure 5-217

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4. Fixing Lower Roller


1) Remove the fixing unit. (See p. 5-6P.)
2) Remove the fixing upper roller. (See p. 5-8P.)
3) Remove the fixing lower roller [1].

[1]

Figure 5-218
5. Cleaning Roller
1) Remove the fixing unit. (See p. 5-6P.)
2) Remove the fixing lower roller. (See p. 5-12P.)
3) Remove the cleaning roller [1].

[1]

Figure 5-219
6. Thermal Switch
1) Remove the fixing unit. (See p. 5-6P.)
2) Remove the wiring cover. (See p. 5-7P.)
3) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the lead wire; them, detach the thermal
switch [2].

[1]

[2]
[1]

Figure 5-220

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7. Thermistor
1) Remove the fixing unit. (See p. 5-6P.)
2) Remove the wiring cover. (See p. 5-7P.)
3) Remove the fixing inlet guide. (See p. 57P.)
4) Disconnect the connector [1], and free the
cable [3] from the fixing left cover [2].

[2]
[1]

[3]

Figure 5-221

5) Remove the screw [4], and detach the


thermistor [5].

[4]
[5]

Points to Note During Assembly


When mounting the thermistor, check to
make sure that the detecting face of the
thermistor is in even contact with the
surface of the fixing upper roller; if not,
be sure to find out if the leaf spring is
deformed.

Figure 5-222

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CHAPTER 6
EXTERNALS/AUXILIARY MECHANISMS

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CHAPTER 6 EXTERNALS/AUXILIARY MECHANISMS

I . Control Panel
A.

Outline

The machines control panel consists of the PCBs shown in the following diagram and a liquid
crystal display LCD) having a resolution of 1280x960 dots.
Control panel
Control
Panel
inverter PCB

LCD display
PCB (LCD)

Control panel CPU PCB

Control panel
switch unit
LCD display
contrast
adjust unit

CPU

CPU

Control panel
PCB
(keys & LED)

System
Controller PCB

Figure 6-101 Functional Block Diagram

Related Service Mode


COPIER>FUNCTION>PANEL>LCD-CHK

Use it to check for missing dots in the LCD

COPIER>FUNCTION>PANEL>LED-CHK

Use it to start a check on the LEDs on the control panel

COPIER>FUNCTION>PANEL>LED-OFF

Use it to end a check on the LEDs on the control panel

COPIER>FUNCTION>PANEL>KEY-CHK

Use it to start a check on key inputs

COPIER>FUNCTION>PANEL>TOUCHCHK Use it to adjust the coordinates of the touch panel

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II . Upgrading
A.

Outline
The machine and its accessories may be upgraded as follows:

ADF

Reader unit

Finisher

Controller block

Printer unit

Paper deck
DC controller
PCB

Paper deck
controller
PCB

Figure 6-201 Functional Diagram

Unit
ADF
Reader unit
Controller unit
Printer unit
Finisher
Paper deck

Method
ROM replacement
DIMM replacement
HDD
: downloading
boot ROM: flash ROM replacement
DC controller PCB replacement
ROM replacement
DC controller PCB replacement

Table 6-201 Upgrading

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B.

Downloading

The machine will provide the following functions when it is connected to a PC using a biCentronics interface:

Unit to upgrade
Controller unit

Element
Hard disk drive

Downloading
Yes

Uploading
No

Table 6-202 Additional Functions


The machine may be switched between copying and downloading/uploading modes in service
mode; for specifics, see VII. Upgrading in the System Manual.

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III . Counters
A.

Outline

The machine is equipped with counters designed to count prints according to the type of output; all counters are non-mechanical, software counters.
To check a counter reading, press the Counter check key on the control panel so that the appropriate counter reading will appear on the control panel.

Counter Check key

Reset

Guide

C
Stop

Additional
Functions

Start
ON/OFF

Display Contrast

9
Energy Saver

ID

Transmission/Memory

Error

Figure 6-301 Counter check Key

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B.

Incrementing the Count


The sensors related to incrementing counters are arranged as shown in the following figure:

PI3

PS1403

PS1

Figure 6-302 Arrangement of the Sensors

System
Machine
Machine + finisher

Operation
Single-sided output
Double-sided output
Single-sided output
Double-sided output

Sensor
PS1403
PS1
PI3
PS1

Remarks

Table 6-301 Sensors Used to Increment the Counts

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CHAPTER 6 EXTERNALS/AUXILIARY MECHANISMS

IV . Fans
A.

Arrangement, Functions, and Error Codes

The names and the functions of the fans used in the machine are shown in the following table
together with their associated error codes:

Notation

Name

Function

FAN1 Fixing assembly/scanner fan

2-speed control

Discharges exhaust from around the

(voltage)
Yes (24/18-V)

Error
code
E807

fixing assembly and the scanner unit.

Discharges exhaust from inside of Yes (24/18-V)


the printer assembly power supply.
Draws air to the video controller. Yes (24/18-V)
Electrical unit fan
Discharges exhaust from around Yes (24/18-V)
Fixing assembly fan
the fixing assembly.
Multiple manual feed tray fan Cools the area around the toner cartridge. Yes (24/18-V)
Controller power supply cooling Discharges exhaust from the
None (24V)
fan
controller unit power supply.

FAN2 Power supply cooling fan

E804

FAN3
FAN4

None
E805

FAN5
FAN6

E826
E827

Table 6-401 Fans


The location of each fan and its direction of air current is as follows:

FAN4

FAN1
FAN6

FAN3

FAN5

FAN2

Figure 6-401 Location and Direction of Current

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B.

Sequence of Operations
The following is a block diagram of the circuit of each fan and the sequence of operations used:

DC controller PCB

P121

Multiple manual
feed fan
drive circuit

53

J229-1
-2
-3

FAN5D
/FAN5S
GND

J216-1
-2
-3

FAN2D
/FAN2S
GND

J210-1
-2
-3

FAN3D
/FAN3S
GND

J208-1
-2
-3

FAN1D
/FAN1S
GND

J225-1
-2
-3

FAN4D
/FAN4S
GND

J1023-2
-1
-3

FANON
FANS
+24V

J34-3
-2
-1

J35-1
-2
-3

Multiple manual

FAN5 feed fan

IC201
(CUP)

P120

P61

DC14

DA04

52

Fixing assembly/

FAN2 scanner fan

37

J12-3
-2
-1

J13-1
-2
-3

FAN3 Electrical unit fan

124

64

FAN1 Power supply fan

IC202
(G.A.)
DA05

DA03

Fan drive
circuit

65

61

J25-3
-2
-1

J26-1
-2
-3

FAN4 Fixing assembly fan

System controller PCB


IC2(CPU)
IC61(G.A.)

P80/D8 90

Fan drive
circuit

PB2 39

+24V

Controller power

FAN6 supply fan

Figure 6-402 Circuit Diagram

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Power switch ON

(unit: sec)

Wait

Standby

Initial
rotation

Print

last
rotation

Standby

30
(approx.)

Fan motor (FAN1 to 4)

Single/double-sided

15
(approx.)

Fan motor (FAN5)

Single-sided
Fan motor (FAN5)

Double-sided
Fan motor (FAN6)

Single/double-sided

half-speed rotation

full-speed rotation

Figure 6-403 Sequence of Operations

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CHAPTER 6 EXTERNALS/AUXILIARY MECHANISMS

V . Power Supply
A.

Outline

The machines DC power supply system is supplied by the following two types of power
supply PCBs:
Function
PCB
Controller unit DC power supply Generates DC power from AC
power
PCB
Protects against over-current
Protects against over-voltage
Generates DC power from AC
Printer unit DC power supply
power
PCB
Protects against over-current
Protects against over-voltage

Remarks
Supplies DC power to the
controller unit

Supplies power to the printer


unit

Table 6-501 Power Supply PCBs

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The following is a block diagram showing how power is distributed:

Network
board

FAX board
(accessory)

J1022

Relay PCB

1 J110

Filter
PCB

HDD

Image
processor
PCB

Relay
PCB

EEPROM
board

LCD

Key PCB

Backlight
inverter PCB

Control panel power switch

J1022

Control panel PCB

Printer
controller
PCB

Relay

Printer unit power


supply PCB

Fixing
assembly

J1022

SRAM
board

Main controller PCB


5 6

5V

5V
5V

Reader
controller
PCB

CCD

Accessories
power
supply PCB

DADF-C1

Main power
supply
switch

24V

5V

5V
5V

Reader unit

SPOWER

5V
3.3V

Controller unit power supply PCB

5V

Main power
switch

24V

3.3V
24V
Power Off

12V
5V

12V
AC Down

3.3V
24V

PDL
board

Controller unit
power supply fan

Leakage
AC input breaker
ELCB
Leakage
AC input breaker
ELCB

5V

5V

Filter
PCB

Reader unit power


supply PCB

5V

5V
3.3V

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12V

5V
12V

3.3V

3.3V
5V

24V

3.3V
5V

Figure 6-501 Distribution of Power

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B.

Sequence of Operations

1.

Outline
When the main power switch is turned on, the controller unit power supply PCB turns on to
turn on the system controller PCB, which is designed to send signals (RELAYON, POWERON) to
the relay of the printer unit power supply PCB and the reader unit power supply PCB; these PCBs
then turn on in response to the signals.

System controller PCB

AC input

Filter
PCB

POWERON

Printer unit
power supply
PCB

Controller unit power


supply PCB

Main power
supply
Leakage switch
breaker

J1022

24V
RELAYON*

24V

12V

5V

3.3V

5 6

Relay
PCB

ELCB2

Reader unit
power supply
PCB

Relay

Main power
supply
switch

Leakage
AC input breaker

J1022

Filter
PCB

Reader unit

ELCB1

Figure 6-502 Sequence of Operations (power-on)

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Power Supply at Main Power Switch ON

Leakage
AC input breaker

Filter
PCB

5V

5V

5V

5V

5V

Control panel PCB

5V
Reader
controller
PCB

Printer unit power


supply PCB

Rely
PCB

Reader unit power


supply PCB

Relay
ON
Main power
supply
switch

ELCB2

Leakage
AC input breaker

Accessories
power
supply PCB

5V

5V

24V

Printer
controller
PCB

DADF-C1
24V

CCD
J1022

3.3V

24V
Power Off

24V

5V

12V

Fixing
assembly
unit

Backlight
inverter PCB

Control panel power switch

5V

3.3V

5V

SRAM Memory
board PCB

Controller unit power supply PCB

Main power
switch

Key PCB

System controller PCB


J1022
5 6

J1022
3.3V

AC Down

24V
Controller unit
power supply fan

Image
processor
PCB
3.3V

12V

5V

3.3V

Relay PCB

LCD

SPOWER

HDD

12V

5V
12V

5V

FAX board
(accessory)

Network
board

3.3V
5V

PDL
board

3.3V
5V

2.

Filter
PCB

Reader unit

ELCB1

: destination of power supply

Figure 6-503 Power Supply System

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Power Supply at Main Power Switch ON/Control Panel Switch OFF

5V

Control panel power switch

EEPROM
board

Control panel PCB


5V

5V

SRAM
board

Backlight
inverter PCB

5V

5V
3.3V

12V

5V

Key PCB

5V

Image
processor
PCB

Relay PCB
3.3V

LCD

3.3V

5V

HDD

12V

5V
12V

FAX board
(accessory)

5V

Network
board

3.3V
5V

PDL
board

3.3V
5V

3.

CCD

System controller PCB

Controller unit
power supply fan

Leakage
AC input breaker

Filter
PCB

Relay
PCB

5V

24V
Accessories
power
supply PCB

5V
Reader unit power
supply PCB

Relay OFF
Main power
supply
switch

ELCB2

Leakage
AC input breaker

DADF-C1

Reader
controller
PCB

24V

5V

3.3V

Printer
controller
PCB

Printer unit power


supply PCB

Controller unit power supply PCB

Main power
supply
switch

Fixing
assembly

J1022

SPOWER

J1022

24V
Power Off

12V

24V

5V

5 6
3.3V

AC Down

24V

J1022

Filter
PCB

Reader unit

ELCB1

: destination of power supply

Figure 6-504 Power Supply System

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4.

Printer unit DC Power Supply PCB


The following shows an outline of how the power supply relates to the printer unit DC power
supply PCB:

Power supply block


Circuit
breaker

Noise
filter

Current
transformer

To fixing heater
DC controller PCB

Relay

Power
switch
(S101)

Fixed
to ON

Current
detection
resistance

Voltage
detection
circuit

Rectification
diode

Rectification
circuit

Switching
FET

Triac

Triac

Inductor

Control
IC

Inverter
control
circuit

Noise
filter

+5V

Safety
circuit

Photocoupler

Over-current
detection
circuit

Photocoupler

Heater
drive
circuit

Anti-rush
current
circuit

FSRTH
RLD
/FSRD1
/FSRD2
/FSRDE
/FSRCT
SUPSLT
/RLDSNS
TSWIN
TSWOUT

Rectification
current

Switching
FET
Smoothing
circuit

Smoothing
circuit

Switching
FET

Transformer

Rectification/
smoothing
circuit

+5V

BD PCB

Sensor

+5V

Control
panel

+24VA

Scanner
motor

+24VB

High-voltage
power supply

+24VA

Solenoid
Clutch

+24V

/REMT24
+5V

Switching
FET

+24VB
Switching
FET

Transformer

Control
IC

Laser driver

Photocoupler

Power
supply
fuse
Photocoupler

+5V

+5 V voltage
control
photocoupler

Smoothing
circuit

Main motor

+3.3V

Switch/
sensor PCB

Current/voltage
detection
circuit

Door switch
(SW1401)
+24VB

Error voltage
latch photocoupler

Low-voltage power supply circuit

+24VA

Figure 6-505 Power Supply System and the Printer Unit Power Supply PCB

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C.

Rated Outputs of the Controller Unit DC Power Supply PCB


Output (V)
Connector No.

3.3
J102-1

3.3
J102-2
J102-3

5
J101-1

Output voltage
tolerance (%)
Rated current (A)

3.4V2%

3.4V4%

5.2V4%

3.0
4.1

3.3
4.1

2.2
6.5

Over-voltage protection

5
24
12
J101-2
J104-1
J103-1
J101-3
J101-4
5.2V4% 12V10% 24V10%
3.0
6.5

activation value (V)


Over-current protection
activation value (A)

2.5*
18.9
0.9

0.4
28.2
0.8

7.3 A as a sum of the 7.2 A as a sum of the


outputs of J102-1, -2, outputs of J101-1, -2,
-3, and -4
and -3

Note: The above applies only to the following: if the 100/120-V model, the input must be 85
to 132 V; if the 230-V model, the input must be 187 to 264 V.
*The 12 V over-current protective mechanism will remain disabled for about 5 sec
from the start of output in consideration of procuring current needed to start up the
hard disk.
Table 6-502 Rated Outputs

D.

Protective Mechanisms

The controller unit DC power supply PCB and the printer unit DC power supply PCB are
equipped with the following protective mechanisms:
[1] Over-current protective mechanism
[2] Over-voltage protective mechanism
When any of these mechanisms turn on, all outputs of the DC power supply PCB will automatically be turned off.
To reset the machine, turn off the main power switch, remove the cause, leave the machine
alone for about 3 min, and the turn on the main power switch.

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E.

Backup Battery

The machine is equipped with lithium batteries to provide backup current in the event that its
power plug is disconnected: on the system controller PCB and the SRAM board.
1.

System Controller PCB


Uses

Life

Replacement

After replacement
of PCB

To drive the machine internal clock


To store the job counter history
5 yr (approx., with the power plug disconnected)
Through replacement of the main controller PCB (cannot be recharged)

None

Table 6-503 Functions of the Battery


2.

SRAM Board

Use

Life

Replacement

After replacement of PCB

Stores FAX settings


Stores image file information stored in Boxes
Stores file information on images not yet transmitted

Stores all settings of user mode


Stores all settings of service mode
5 yr (approx., with the power plug disconnected)
Through replacement of the SRAM (cannot be recharged)

Execute SRAM clear in service mode

Table 6-504 Functions of the Battery

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VI . Others
A.

Sleep Mode

1.

Outline
Sleep mode is designed to reduce the power consumption during standby (only the control
panel power switch is turned off). When the mode is selected, the destinations of power supply are
limited.
The machine automatically enters sleep mode when standby state continues for a specific period of time. The time interval may be changed in user mode, and the destinations of power supply
may also be selected in service mode (as to prevent condensation in a cold area).

Related User Mode Items

330 min, 1 to 24 hr

Changing auto sleep time

(in units of 1-hr, with 0 disabling the mode)


Factory setting: 2 hr

Related Service Mode Items

COPIER>OPTION>USER>SLEEP-MD

Use it to select the destinations of power supply in sleep


mode (e.g., so as to prevent condensation in a cold area).

0: normal (factory setting)


1: anti-condensation (weak)
2: anti condensation (strong)

Reference:
100-V model 120-V model 230-V model

Power consumption in standby


Power consumption (wh) in sleep mode; service mode setting at 0
Power consumption (wh) in sleep mode; service mode setting at 1
Power consumption (wh) in sleep mode; service mode setting at 2

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2.
a.

Operations
Shift from Standby to Sleep Mode
When the timer on the system controller PCB identifies the passage of a specific interval, it
starts to limit the power supplied to each PCB.
Power Supply in Sleep Mode (factory setting)

5V

5V
Reader
controller
PCB

Printer unit power


supply PCB

Relay
PCB

Reader unit power


supply PCB

Relay
OFF
Main power
supply
switch

ELCB
Leakage
AC input breaker

Accessories
power
supply PCB

5V

24V

5V

24V
Power Off

Printer
controller
PCB

DADF-C1
24V

CCD
J1022

3.3V
Filter
PCB

5V

5V

Control panel PCB


5V

3.3V

5V
3.3V

1
J110
Controller unit power supply PCB

Main power
supply
Leakage switch
AC input breaker

Fixing
assembly

Backlight
inverter PCB

Control panel power switch

EEPROM
board

5V

SRAM
board

5V

Image
processor
PCB

24V

5V

12V

AC Down

24V
Controller unit
power supply fan

Key PCB

System controller PCB


J1022
5 6

J1022
3.3V

5V

12V

3.3V

Relay PCB

LCD

SPOWER

HDD

12V

5V

FAX board
(accessory)

Network
board

5V
12V

3.3V
5V

PDL
board

3.3V
5V

b.

Filter
PCB

Reader unit

ELCB

: destination of power supply

Figure 6-601 Power Supply in Sleep Mode

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Power Supply in Sleep Mode (service mode settings at 1)

3.3V

5V

Backlight
inverter PCB

5V

5V

Key PCB

Control panel power switch

EEPROM
board

Control panel PCB


5V

5V

SRAM
board

Controller unit
power supply fan

1
J110
Controller unit power supply PCB

Main power
supply
Leakage switch
AC input breaker

Filter
PCB

5V
Reader
controller
PCB

Relay
PCB

Accessories
power
supply PCB

5V

Printer unit power


supply PCB

Reader unit PCB

Relay
OFF
Main power
supply
switch

ELCB
Leakage
AC input breaker

24V

Printer
controller
PCB
5V

Fixing
assembly

J1022

SPOWER

J1022

3.3V

24V
Power Off

24V

5V

12V

5 6
3.3V

AC Down

24V

DADF-C1

CCD

Main controller PCB


J1022

24V

5V

Image
processor
PCB
3.3V

12V

5V

Relay PCB
3.3V

LCD

5V

HDD

12V

5V

FAX board
(accessory)

Network
board

5V
12V

3.3V
5V

PDL
board

3.3V
5V

c.

Filter
PCB

Reader unit

ELCB

: destination of power supply

Figure 6-602 Power Supply in Sleep Mode

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d.

Power Supply in Sleep Mode (service mode setting at 2)


If the service mode setting is set to 2, each power supply provides the loads indicated in the
figure as long as 2 hours from a specific point in time, thereby preventing condensation. At the end
of the 2-hour period, sleep mode will automatically switch to the state initiated when the service
setting is set to 1.
The time interval used to start a mechanism against condensation may be set on the screen
appearing when the following selections are made in service mode:
COPIER>OPTION>USER>SLEEP-MD.
Caution:
The use of this function requires setting of a time in user mode (date/time under timer set).
Be sure to turn off and then on the printer unit main power switch after changing the setting in
service mode (COPIER>OPTION>USER>SLEEP-MD).

DADF-C1

5V

5V
Reader
controller
PCB

Accessories
power
supply PCB

5V

5V

24V

Printer
controller
PCB

24V

CCD
J1022

3.3V

24V
Power Off

5V

5V

Control panel PCB


5V

3.3V

5V
3.3V

Fixing
assembly

Backlight
inverter PCB

Control panel power supply switch

EEPROM
board

5V

SRAM
board

5V

Image
processor
PCB

24V

5V

12V

AC Down

24V

Key PCB

Main controller PCB


J1022
5 6

J1022
3.3V

5V

12V

3.3V

Relay PCB

LCD

SPOWER

HDD

12V

5V
12V

5V

FAX board
(accessory)

Network
board
3.3V
5V

3.3V
5V

PDL
board

Controller unit
power supply fan

J110
Controller unit power supply PCB

Printer unit power


supply PCB

Reader unit power


supply PCB

Turns on
by timer
Main power
supply
Leakage switch
breaker
AC input

Filter
PCB

Relay
PCB

Relay
ON
Main power
supply
switch

ELCB
Leakage
AC input breaker

Filter

Reader Unit

ELCB

: destination of power supply

Figure 6-603 Power Supply in User Mode

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B.

Silent Mode
Silent mode is designed to keep the scanner motor at rest while the machine is in standby.

Related User Mode Items

Silent mode shift time interval

None; 1* to 9 min (in 1-min increments)


*Factory setting.

C.

Power Save Mode

Power save mode is designed to limit the destinations of power supply while the machine is in
standby, thereby reducing the power consumption. The rate of saving may be changed in user
mode.
The use of power save mode changes the time used by the machine to warm up as follows:
When set to -66%, about 90 sec.

Related User Mode Items

Changing power save mode

-66%*, no return time (no saving)


*Factory setting

Reference:
100-V model 120-V model 230-V model
Power consumption (wh) in standby
Power consumption in power save mode (wh)

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VII . Disassembly/
Assembly
A.

External Covers

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]

Upper cover unit


Face-down tray
Upper cover
Right rear cover
Multifeeder tray
Pickup unit cover
Duplex unit cover
Front cover
Delivery cover unit
Left lower cover
Left rear cover
Rear cover

[2]

[1]

[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]

[7]

Figure 6-701

Remove the covers as needed when cleaning, inspecting, or repairing the inside of the
machine.
Those covers which may be detached on
their own by mere removal of mounting screw
are omitted form the discussions.
[9]
[10]

[12]

[11]

Figure 6-702

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1. Removing the Face-Down Tray


1) Open the upper cover [1].
2) Holding the knob [2], remove the fixing
member [3].
3) Close the upper cover, and remove the
face-down tray [4].

[1]

[4]

[2]

[3]

Figure 6-703
2. Front Cover
1) Remove the upper cassette.
2) Open the upper cover.
3) Open the duplex unit door [1], and remove
the three screws [2].
[2]

[1]

[2]

Figure 6-704

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4) Open the delivery cover unit [3], and free


the claw [4].

[4]

[3]

Figure 6-705

5) Open the pickup unit door [5], and free the


claw [6] to detach the front cover [7].
[6]

[5]

[7]

Figure 6-706

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3. Removing the Upper Cover Unit


1) Remove the face-down unit.
2) Remove the screw [1].
[1]

Figure 6-707
3) Open the delivery cover unit, and remove
the two screws [2].

[2]

Figure 6-708
4) While pulling ht grip [3] toward the front,
detach the upper cover unit [4].

[4]

[3]

Figure 6-709

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4. Rear Cover
1) Open the upper cover.
2) Open the pickup unit cover.
3) Remove the four screws [1], and free the
claw [2] to detach the right rear cover [3].

[2]

[3]

[1]

[1]

Figure 6-710
4) Remove the eight screws [4], and detach
the rear cover [5].

[4]
[5]

[4]

[4]

Figure 6-711

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5. Removing the Delivery Cover Unit


1) Open the delivery cover unit.
2) Detach the shaft [1] used to hold the delivery cover unit in place from the printer
unit.

[1]
PIN

Caution:
The pin at the tip of the shaft tends to slip
off. Take care not to lose it.
3) Lift the delivery cover unit [2], and detach
its right side and then its left side.

[1]
[2]

Figure 6-712

[1]

6. Removing the Multifeeder Tray


1) Open the multifeeder tray.
2) Remove the two fixing members [1] (left,
right).
3) While spreading the hinge assembly [2] of
the multifeeder tray, remove the
multifeeder tray [3].

[3]
[2]

[2]

[1]

Figure 6-713

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7. Removing the Right Cover Unit


1) Remove the upper cassette and the lower
cassette.
2) Remove the front cover.
3) Remove the right rear cover.
4) Remove the hinge and the four screws [2];
then, detach the right cover unit [3].

[2]

[3]
[1]

[2]

Figure 6-714

5) Free the two claws [4], and remove the


right cover unit [5].

[5]
[4]

Figure 6-715

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8. Removing the Left Rear Cover


1) Remove the rear cover.
2) Open the delivery cover unit.
3) Remove the four screws [1], and detach
the controller unit [2].

[1]

[1]
[2]

Figure 6-716

[3]

4) Remove the six screws [3], and detach the


left rear cover [4].

[4]
[3]

Figure 6-717

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9. Removing the Left Lower Cover


1) Remove the upper cassette and the lower
cassette.
2) Remove the delivery cover unit.
3) Remove the two screws [1].
4) Free the two claws [2], and detach the left
lower cover [3].

[1]

Figure 6-718

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B.

Control Panel
[2]

1) Remove the five screws [1], and detach


the harness cover [2].

[1]

Figure 6-719

2) Remove the four screws [3], and detach


the control panel front lower cover [4].

[3]

[4]

[3]

Figure 6-720

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3) Remove the two screws [5], and detach


the control panel cover [6].

[6]

[5]

Figure 6-721
[8]

4) Remove the two screws [7], and disconnect the connector [8].

[7]

Figure 6-722
[10]

5) Remove the two screws [9], and lift the


control panel [10] to detach.

[9]

Figure 6-723
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C.

LCD Unit

1) Remove the control panel.


2) Remove the screw [1], and detach the rear
hinge cover [2].

[1]
[2]

Figure 6-724
3) Remove the two screws [3], and detach
the hinge cover [4].

[3]

[4]

Figure 6-725

4) Remove the five screws [5], and detach


the rear cover [6].

[5]

[6]

Figure 6-726
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5) Remove the four screws [7], and detach


the grounding sheet [8].

[7]

[8]

[8]

Figure 6-727
[9]

6) Remove the 11 screws [9], and detach the


metal plate [10].

[10]

[9]

[9]

[9]

Figure 6-728

7) Free the cable guide [11].

[11]

Figure 6-729

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[12]

8) Remove the two screws [12].

[13]

Figure 6-730
[14]

9) Disconnect the five connectors [13].

Figure 6-731
[15]

10) Remove the 11 screws [14], and detachthe


LCD unit [15] together with the metal
plate.

[16]
[15]

[15]

Figure 6-732
[17]

11) Remove the four screws [16], and detach


the LCD unit [17] from the metal plate.

[18]

[17]

Figure 6-733
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D.

Motors/Fans

1. Main Motor
1) Remove the high-voltage power supply
PCB. (See p. 3-8P.)
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the four screws [2]; then, detach the main
motor [3].

[1]

[2]

[3]

[2]

Figure 6-734
2. Fixing/Laser Scanner Unit Fan
1) Remove the right cover and the rear cover.
2) Remove the upper cover unit.
3) Remove the three screws [1], and detach
the delivery assembly upper frame [2].

[1]

[2]

[1]

Figure 6-735
[3]

3) Disconnect the connector [3].

Figure 6-736
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4) Disconnect the connector [4].

[4]

Figure 6-737

5) Free the harness [5] from the harness


guide [7].
6) Free the claw [7], and detach the fan duct
[8].

[5]

[8]

[6]
[7]

Figure 6-738
7) Remove the two screws [9], and remove
the fixing/laser scanner unit fan [10].

[9]

[10]

Figure 6-739
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3. Removing the Power Supply Fan


1) Remove the right cover and the rear cover.
2) Disconnect the connector [1].

[1]

Figure 6-740
[2]

3) Remove the two screws [2], and detach the


power supply fan.

[2]

Figure 6-741
4.
1)
2)
3)
4)

Removing the Controller Unit Fan


Remove the right cover and the rear cover.
Remove the left rear cover.
Disconnect the connector [1].
Remove the two screws, and detach the base
[3].

[1]

[2]

[3]

Figure 6-742

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5) Free the two claws [4], and detach the


controller unit fan [5].

[4]

[5]

Figure 6-743
5. Fixing Unit Fan
1) Remove the upper cover unit.
2) Disconnect the connector [1].
3) Remove the screw [2], and detach the fan
grounding plate [3].
4) Free the four claws [4], and detach the fixing unit fan [5].

[4]

[1]

[5]

[3]

[4]
[2]

Figure 6-744
6. Multifeeder Tray Pickup Unit Fan
1) Remove the multifeeder tray pickup unit.
(See p. 4-40P.)
2) Disconnect the connector [1].
3) Remove the screw [2], and free the claw
[3]; then, detach the multifeeder tray
pickup unit fan [4] together with the duct.

[2]
[3]

[4]

[1]

Figure 6-745

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E.

PCBs

[2]

1. DC Controller PCB
1) Remove the high-voltage power supply
PCB. (See p. 3-8P.)
2) Disconnect the 15 connectors [1].
3) Remove the two screws [2], and remove
the two screws [3].
4) Free the claw [4], and detach the DC controller PCB [5].

[4]

[3]

[1]

[1]

[1]

[5]

[3]

[2]

Figure 6-746
[4]

2. Switch/Sensor PCB
1) Remove the upper cover.
2) Remove the right rear cover and the rear
cover.
3) Remove the left rear cover.
4) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the two screws [2]; then, detach the fan
duct [3].
5) Remove the four screws [4].

[3]

[1]

[2]

Figure 6-747

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6) Remove the five screws [7], and detach


the shielding plate [8].

[1]

[2]

Figure 6-748
[10]

[11]

7) Remove the DC controller PCB. (See p. 641P.)


8) Remove the three screws [9].
9) Free the claw [10], and detach the DC
controller PCB [11].

[9]

Figure 6-749
10) Disconnect the connector [12], and remove the two screws [13]; then, slide out
the switch/sensor PCB [14].
Disconnect the connector [15], and detach
the switch/sensor PCB [14].

[12]

[14]

[13]

[15]

Figure 6-750

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3.

Cassette Paper Size Detection


PCB (upper, lower)
1) Remove the upper cassette and the lower
cassette.
2) Remove the power supply unit. (See p. 643P.)
3) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the screw [2]; then, detach the cassette paper size detection cover [3].

[1]

[2]

[3]

Figure 6-751
[5]

[4]

4) Disconnect the connectors [4] form the


PCBs, and remove the three screws [5];
then, detach the upper cassette paper size
detection PCB [6] and the lower cassette
paper size detection PCB [6].

[6]

[4]

[5]

[6]

Figure 6-752

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4. Power Supply Unit


1) Remove the left rear cover and the rear
cover.
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and remove
the two screws [2]; then, detach the fan
duct [3].

[2]

[1]

[3]

Figure 6-753
3) Disconnect the connector [4].
4) Remove the five screws [5].

[4]

[5]

[5]

Figure 6-754
[6]

5) Disconnect the two connectors [6].

Figure 6-755
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6) Remove the two screws [7], and detach


the power supply fan [9].
7) Remove the two screws [0], and detach
the power supply unit [10].

[8]

[10]

[7]
[9]

Figure 6-756

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CONTENTS

Contents
CHAPTER 1 BASIC OPERATIONS
I.
A.
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Basic Operations .......................... 1-1C


Functional Construction ............... 1-1C
Outline of Electrical Circuitry...... 1-2C
Outline ..................................... 1-2C
System Controller PCB ........... 1-2C
Image Processor PCB .............. 1-2C
Network Interface PCB............ 1-2C
PDL PCB ................................. 1-2C
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) .......... 1-2C
RAM PCB ................................ 1-2C

8.
C.
1.
2.
II.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Memory PCB ........................... 1-2C


Start-Up Sequence ........................ 1-3C
Outline ..................................... 1-3C
Start-Up Sequence ................... 1-4C
Connecting to the Network .......... 1-6C
Outline .......................................... 1-6C
TCP/IP .......................................... 1-7C
AppleTalk ..................................... 1-8C
NetWare ........................................ 1-9C

CHAPTER 2 IMAGE PROCESSING


I.

Flow of Image Data ...................... 2-1C


A. Flow of Image Data During
Copying ....................................... 2-1C
1. Local Copying ........................ 2-1C
2. Remote Copying ..................... 2-2C
3. Tandem Copying .................... 2-3C
B. Transmission ............................... 2-4C
1. Outline ..................................... 2-4C
2. Flow of Image Data
(during transmission) ............ 2-5C

C. Print .............................................. 2-6C


1. Flow of Print Jobs .................. 2-6C
2. TCP/IP ..................................... 2-7C
3. NetWare .................................. 2-8C
4. AppleTalk................................ 2-9C
5. Processing Print Data ........... 2-10C
II. Digital Image Processing ......... 2-11C
1. Outline ................................... 2-11C
2. Read Image Processing
Block ..................................... 2-12C
3. Smoothing ............................. 2-12C

CHAPTER 3 USER SOFTWARE


A. Outline .......................................... 3-1C
B. Printer Driver ................................ 3-1C
C. Utilities ......................................... 3-3C

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2.
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NetSpot .................................... 3-3C


NetSpot Job Monitor ............... 3-4C
NetSpot Console ...................... 3-5C

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CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
I.

Disassmbly and Assembly ............ 4-1C


A. Controller Assembly ..................... 4-1C
B. Hard Disk Drive ........................... 4-1C
C. PDL PCB ...................................... 4-2C

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E.
F.
G.

Removing the Network PCB ........ 4-2C


Relay PCB .................................... 4-2C
System Controller PCB ................ 4-3C
Image Processor PCB ................... 4-4C

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I . Basic Operations
A.

Functional Construction

The machine may be broadly divided into the following functional blocks, with the controller
shown in the shaded block:

Reader unit

Control panel

HDD

Image processor
PCB

Relay PCB

PDL
PCB

System controller
PCB

Network interface
PCB
DIMM

RAM
PCB

Memory
PCB

Printer unit

Figure 1-101

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B.

Outline of Electrical Circuitry

1.

Outline
The major electrical mechanisms of the controller unit are controlled by the CPU on the system
controller PCB; the following are the major ICs of the system controller PCB and the PCBs found
in the controller unit:
2.

System Controller PCB


Name
CPU

Main memory
SRAM
ROM

Control and function


Controls copying sequence
Controls printing sequence
Controls transmission sequence
Controls Box image files
Controls page memory
Controls service mode
Controls the control panel, network interface, and hard disk drive
Temporarily stores program data and image data (page memory)
Stores machine-related data
(e.g., service mode, user mode settings; backed up by lithium battery)
Contains boot programs

3.

Image Processor PCB


Processes input images from the reader unit
Processes output images to the printer unit

4.

Network Interface PCB


Controls communication with an external network

5.

PDL PCB
Converts print commands sent through the network interface PCB into image data that may be
printed.

6.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)


Sores system programs
Temporarily stores image data for copying, printing, and transmitting
Sores iamge data for the Box function

7.

RAM PCB
Stoers machine-related data (e.g, user data; backed up by lithium battery)

8.

Memory PCB
Stores machine data

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C.

Start-Up Sequence

1.

Outline
The system program used to control the machine is stored on the hard disk. The CPU located
on the system controller PCB uses the system program by calling into the main memory mounted
to the DIMM socket of the system controller PCB.
This is why it takes a while before the control panel becomes ready for use after its soft power
switch is tuned on.
When the power is turned on, the control panel will show the following screen; the state of
start-up sequence is shown on the screen by means of a progress bar.
Start-Up Screen

Progress bar

Figure 1-102

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2.

Start-Up Sequence
When the soft power switch on the control panel is turned on, the CPU on the system controller
PCB executes the self-diagnostic program stored in the ROM.
The program is deigned to check the condition of the main memory and the hard disk drive; if
it finds an error, it will indicate the fact on the control panel in the form of an error code.

Main memory (DIMM)


System
area

Relay PCB

Image data
area

CPU

HDD
Self-diagnostic
program

Boot
program

ROM
System controller PCB
Access to the program during execuction

Figure 1-103

Related Error Code


E606

Indicates that there is an error on the hard disk.

E737

Indicates that the main memory is faulty.

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When self-diagnosis ends normally, the boot program also stored in the ROM is started. The
program is designed to read the system program from the hard disk and write to the system area.
When the write operation ends, the system program in the main memory is started to initialize
various parts, at the end of which the normal control screen will appear on the control panel and, at
the same time, the Start key LED changes from red to green to indicate that the machine is ready to
accept a job.
The machines system program consists of multiple modules, and those modules needed at
each specific point in time are called into the system area of the main memory for use.

Main memory
Image
data area

Relay PCB

System
area

CPU

HDD
Self-diagnosis
program

Boot
program

ROM
System controller PCB
: access to the program during excution.
: flow of the system program.

Figure 1-104

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II . Connecting to the Network


A.

Outline

The machine is equipped with a network PCB which complies with Ethernet standards, offering an RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T/100Base-TX.
The board is capable of automatically identifying 10Base-T and 100Base-TX, switching itself
to suit the type of network to which the machine is connected.
RJ-45 connector

100Base-TX
category 5UTP cable

Network PCB

10Base-T
category 3UTP cable or
category 5UTP cable

Figure 1-201

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B.

TCP/IP

The Internet, intranet, and UNIX networks use TCP/IP as the network protocol. Further, Windows NT networks also often use TCP/IP.
The use of TCP/IP requires that the machines IP address and the subnet mask of the network
to which the machine is connected be set; if outside users are expected to use the machine, gateway
addresses must also be set.
An IP address may be set either automatically or manually. For automatic acquisition, the
machine supports three types of protocols: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol),
BOOTP (BOOT Protocol), RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol).
To take advantage of the function, there must be a DHCP server, BOOTP server, or RARP
server on the network with appropriate settings made.
The function enables central control of the IP addresses of the devices connected to the network. If automatic acquisition is enabled, the board will request the server to send the appropriate
IP address when the machine turns on and logs onto the network; in response, the server will send
the IP address assigned to the board and other data.
(Advise the users system administrator to set a fixed IP address for the machine if the use of
the IP address auto acquisition is wanted.)
To set IP address/gateway address: user mode>system control setting>network setting>TCP/IP
setting
RARP server

BOOTP server

DHCP server

Gateway
(router)
To other network

Requests IP address

Provide IP
address data

Figure 1-202

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C.

AppleTalk

A Macintosh network uses AppleTalk as its standard protocol, which may be any of three
depending on the type of network used: LocalTalk, EtherTalk, and TokenTalk. The board supports
EtherTalk, and uses PAP (Printer Access Protocol) for AppleTalk print services.
The board supports EtherTalk Phase II, and allows the selection of the zone to which the machine belongs if the network is zoned for AppleTalk.
To set AppleTalk:

user mode>system control setting>AppleTalk setting

Ethernet
Protocol: AppleTalk (EtherTalk Phase II)

Figure 1-203

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D.

NetWare

A network based on NetWare from Novell uses IPX as its protocol. The board is designed to
support bindery mode used under NetWare 3.12 and NDS (NetWare Directory Service) used under
NetWare 4.X an 5.0.
To set NetWare: user mode>system control setting>network setting>NetWare

Network Based on Bindary Mode


NetWare file server
NetWare
NetWare
(print server)
client
client

Ethernet
Protocol: IPX
Print service: Bindary Pserver, Rprinter,
NDS Pserver, Nprinter

NetWare
client

NetWare
client

NetWare file
server (print server)

Network Based on NDS

Figure 1-204

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CHAPTER 2 IMAGE PROCESSING

I . Flow of Image Data


A.

Flow of Image Data During Copying

1.

Local Copying
Local copying occurs when the machine is selected as the printer on its control panel.
Data flows as shown in local copying mode. All data is first written to the hard disk, and is read
and sent to the printer unit page by page until all copying jobs end; in other words, steps (6) through
(10) in the figure are repeated until all jobs are done.

Reader unit
System controller PCB
Main memory
HDD
(5)
Compressed
data

(6)
Compressed
data

Page memory
for reading

(1) 8-bit
Image processor
PCB
(2)
Read-in image
Binary
processing block
(3)
Black-and-white
Binary
compression
(4)
circuit

Compressed data Binary


(7)

Compressed
data

Compressed data

Page memory
for printing

extension circuit
(8)
Binary data
Compressed data
Binary data
Print image
(9)
processing
block
Binary data

Main memory

(10) Binary data


Printer unit

Figure 2-101

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2.

Remote Copying
Remote copying occurs when another machine is selected as the printer on the control panel; in
it, image data read by the transmitting side is sent to the output side over the network for printing.
At this time, the image data will be accompanied by such data as on the number of pages,
sorting/stapling instructions, and job information entered from the control panel.
All data is first written to the hard disk on the receiving side, and is read page by page until all
copying jobs are done for transmission to the printer unit of the output machine.
In other words, steps (12) through (16) are repeated inside the output machine until all jobs are
done. To make use of this function, the IP address of the output machine must be registered making
the following selections: user mode>copier mode>remote copy print.
Reference:
If the auto acquisition function for IP address (DHCP, BOOTP, RARP) is used in the user's
network environment, the IP address of the machine is at time forced to change, disabling the
selected machine to serve as the printer of remote copying.

Transmission side

Main memory
Page memory
for reading

HDD
Compressed data
Compressed data

Binary

Main
memory

Work memory
(4)
for transmission

Network
PCB

(1)8-bit

(4)

(5)
(6)

Reader unit

(3)

(7)

System controller PCB


Comrpessed data
HUB Network

(2)

Image
processing
block for reading

Binary

Black-and-white
image
Compressed compression
circuit
data

Image processor PCB

(8)

(9) Compressed System controller PCB


Image processor PCB
data
Main memory
(13)
(10)
Extension
Network
Work
memory
Compressed
circuit
PCB
for
data
transmission
(11)
Print image
processing
Main memory
block
(12)
(14)
Print page
(16)
(15)
memory
Printer unit
HDD
Output side

Figure 2-102

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3.

Tandem Copying
Tandem copying occurs when an aditional amchien is selected besides the machine on the
printer selection scren; intit, the image read by the machine is printed on the machine and the other
machine, dividing the data automaically so that the highst rate of otupout may be attained.
All image data is writeen to the hard disks of both machines, and is read page by page for
transmission to the output printer units until all copying jobs are done. In other words, steps (6)
through (10) and steps (15) through (19) are repeated on both mahcines.
To make ufse of the function, the following selectiongs must be made, thereby registering the
IP address other machine: user mode>copier use>remote copy printer.
Reference:
If the auto acquisition function for IP address (DHCP, BOOTP, RARP) is used in the user's
network environment, the IP address of the machine is at time forced to change, disabling the
selected machine to serve as the printer of remote copying.

Reader unit
(1) 8-bit

System controller PCB Image


Main memory processor PCB
HDD

(5)
Compressed
data

Page
memory
for
reading

(3)

Black-and-white
compression
Compressed circuit

(4)

(11)
Compressed
data

Page
memory
for
printing

Compressed
data

Binary

data

(6)

Read image
processing unit

Binary

(7)

Compressed
data

Network
PCB

(2)

Binary

Compressed
data (8)

Binary
data
(9)

Binary
data

Main memory

Extension
circuit

Compression
data

Binary data

Print image
processing block

(10)

Binary
data

Printer unit
HUB
(12)

Network

Compressed
data

Network
PCB

System controller PCB Image processor PCB

(13)
Compressed
data

Main memory

(16)

Page
memory for
transmission

(14)
(15)
HDD

Main memory
Print page (17)
(18)
memory

Extension
circuit
Print image
processing block

(19)

Printer unit

Output side

Figure 2-103

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B.

Transmission

1.

Outline
The transmission function is used to transmit images scanned by the machine's reader unit to an
external device over a telephone line.
The machine is capable of transmitting images in either of the following five modes:

E-Mail
It sends a scanned image as an attachment to an e-mail message to a computer connected to
the network.
I-Fax
It sends a scanned image as an attachment to an e-mail message to an I-fax machine connected to the network.
File
It sends a scanned image as a file to a file server on the network.
Database
It sends a scanned image to a database on the network. To take advantage of this function,
special software (accessory) and an exclusive database server will be required.
Fax
It sends a scanned image to a destination over a telephone line. To take advantage of this
function, a fax board (accessory) will be required.

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2.

Flow of Image Data (during transmission)


In the case of e-mail, I-fax, file, or database, image data takes the route shown in the figures to
reach the network through the network interface PCB. Note that color and black-and-white images
take different flows inside the machine and use different methods of compression:
black-and-white transmission: MMR
color transmission:
JPEG
Flow of Data (black-and-white transmission)
Main memory

Transmission side

Binary

HDD

Compressed
data

(2)

Main
memory

Work memory
for transmission

Network
PCB

Read image
processing
block

Binary

Black-andwhite imge
Compressed compression
circuit

(7)

data

Image processor PCB

System controller PCB


Compressed data
To network

(8)

(1) 8-bit

(4)

(5)
(6)

Reader unit

(3)

Page memory
for reading

Figure 2-104
Flow of Data (color transmission)
Transmission side

Page memory
for reading

HDD

Compressed
data

Network
PCB
(7)

Main memory

(6)

(4)

Reader unit
(3)

Main
memory

(5)
Work
memory for
transmission

System controller PCB


Compressed data
To network

(1) 8-bit

Read image
processing
block

(2)
Compressed
data
Color image
compression
circuit

Image processor PCB

Figure 2-105

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C.

Print

1.

Flow of Print Jobs


A print job from a computer connected to the network flows as follows:
A print job received by the network PCB is first stored on the hard disk in the PDL form, and is
developed into image data (RIP development) in the print data processing circuit on the PDL PCB;
the result is compressed in the compression circuit on the image processor PCB, and stored on the
hard disk.
The data is then read into to the extension circuit of the image processor PCB, and is developed
into image data (decompressed) for transmission to the print image processing block; it is subjected
to smoothing and other processing, and then is printed on the printer unit. In other words, steps (8)
through (11) in the figure are repeated until all jobs are done.

System controller PCB


PDL PCB

Main memory
(4)Image data

Print data
processing
block

Memory for
development

Main
(3)PDL data
(7)Compression memory
data
Page

(8)Compression
memory
data

for printing

Image processor PCB


(5)Image data

(6)Compression
data
(9)Compression
data

Compression
circuit

Extension

(10)Binary data circuit

HDD
(11)Binary
data

Network
PCB

Print image
processing unit

(2)PDL data
(12)Image data
Printer unit

(1)PDL data

Figure 2-106

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CHAPTER 2 IMAGE PROCESSING

2.

TCP/IP
A UNIX and Windows NT machine is equipped with an LPR port to take advantage of LPD
services so that it is capable of directly sending print data to the printer board without going
through a server (from the work station).
A Windows NT system possesses an LPR port function; standard installation of Windows NT,
however, will not include the LPR port function. To make use of it, select the network on the
control panel, select and add 'TCP/IP' as the protocol, and select and add 'TCP/IP print' as a service.
A Windows 905/98 machine is not equipped with an LPR port, requiring a server with an LPR
port and installation of an LPR utility for printing by taking advantange of LPD services.

Windows NT

UNIX

Ethernet
Protocol: TCP/IP
Service : LPD

Windows 95
LPR utility
pre-installed

Windows 95

Windows NT

Figure 2-107

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CHAPTER 2 IMAGE PROCESSING

3.

NetWare
A Novell network uses IPX as the protocol for print data, and the machine supports the following print services used under IPX:

Bindery Pserver
Printer
NDS Pserver
Nprinter

In IPX printing, all print jobs are sent to the machine through the print queue on the print server
constructed within a Novell file server.
The machine checks the presence/absence of a job on the print queue on the connected print
server at specific time intervals (called "polling").
If a print job exits, the machine requests the print server to send it; the machine starts printing
upon its arrival.
To make NetWare settings, make the following selections: user mode>system control
setting>network setting>NetWare

NetWare
client

Network Based on Bindery


NetWare
NetWare file server
client
(print server)

Ethernet
Protocol: IPX
Print service: Bindery, Pserver, Rprinter,
NDS Pserver, Nprinter

NetWare NetWare client


client

NetWare
file server
(Print server)
Network Based on NDS

Figure 2-108

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4.

AppleTalk
AppleTalk machines use PAP (Printer Access Protocol) for print services.
The machine will automatically enable PAP services when AppleTalk is turned on by making
the following selections: user mode>system control setting>network setting>AppleTalk setting.
In an AppleTalk environment, a print job is sent to the printer directly from each computer.

Ethernet
Protocl: AppleTalk (EtherTalk Phase II)
Print service: PAP

Figure 2-109

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CHAPTER 2 IMAGE PROCESSING

5.

Processing Print Data


The machine processes print data using its PDL PCB.
The PDL PCB is not designed to directly generate image data out of data written in a page
description language. In preparation, it translates data written in a page description language into
data in a language used for internal processing; it then generates image data from the resulting data.
(The work is done by a function called "translator.")

Print data (internal

Print data (internal


Print data
processing
procesisng
Image data
language)
language)
(PDL)
Image data generation block
Translator
Print data processing block

Figure 2-110

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CHAPTER 2 IMAGE PROCESSING

II . Digital Image Processing


1.

Outline
The machine processes digital images using its image processor PCB.
The machine's digital image processing is divided into two sections: before image data is
stored on the hard disk (read image processing block) and image data is read from the hard disk
until it is sent to the printer unit.

R
G
B

Read image processing unit

3-line
CCD
positioning
RG B

Sensor
color
correction

Logarithmic
conversion

B
G
R

Density
processing

B
G
R

G
Image editing,
image processing,
line-to-line
correction

L/Ca/Cb
RGB
BG R

RGB

Printer unit

L/Ca/Cb

B
G
R

Binary processing,
random error
diffusion

G`

(black-and-white
copying only)

Spatial
filter processing

System controller PCB

Reader unit

Image processor PCB

Print image processing block


Resolution
conversion
(WPD)

Toner saving

Smoothing

Print data

(fax printing only) (PDL printing only)

Figure 2-201

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CHAPTER 2 IMAGE PROCESSING

2.

Read Image Processing Block


The read image processing unit performs the following:
3-line CCD positioning
Sensor color correction
RGBL, Ca, Cb conversion
Spatial filter processing
L, Ca, CbRGB conversion
Logarithmic conversion
Density processing
Binary processing (random error diffusion)

Binary processing is only for black-and-white copying. At time of black-and-white copying or


black-and-white scanning, the G signal (of the RGB) is used to generate black-and-white image
data.
3.

Smoothing
The print image processing block performs the following:
Main scanning direction smoothing (6001200 dpi, equivalent)
Toner saving (PDL printing only)
Resolution conversion

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CHAPTER 3
USER SOFTWARE

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CHAPTER 3 USER SOFTWARE

A.

Outline

The product comes with the User Software CD-ROM containing printer drivers and utility
programs.
For detailed instructions on how to install printer drivers and utility programs and for explanations of their functions and how they may be used, see the Network Guide and the Software Guide
that come with the product.

B.

Printer Driver

When the print command is executed from an application program, the printer driver converts
the print image data received by the operating system into commands expressed in a page description language. In addition, it also sends the settings made on the Properties screen of the printer to
the host machine after converting them into commands.
The printer driver must be of a type suited to the page description language used. Moreover,
since each specific operating system generally uses its own set of rules to exchange image data,
there must be as many printer drivers as there are operating systems. The User Software CD-ROM
that comes with the product includes PDL printer drivers designed for the following operating
systems:
Windows 95/98
Windows NT4.0
Windows 2000
Mac OS (version 7.6.1 or later)
The versions of the PDL printer drivers stored on User Software CD-ROM are as follows:
Canon PCL5e Printer Driver for Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 Ver 4.41
Canon PCL6 Printer Driver for Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 Ver 2.10

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The following are some of the screens appearing when 'Properties' is selected for the Windows
NT4.0 printer driver.

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Figure 3-101

Figure 3-102

Figure 3-103

Figure 3-104

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CHAPTER 3 USER SOFTWARE

C.

Utilities

1.

NetSpot
NetSpot is a utility program for device management, and is designed for use on a TCP/IP or
IPX network, for indicating the state of devices and the progress of processing work. NetSpot also
enables making protocol settings.
A device supporting NetSpot is equipped with a database of management information called
"MIB" (Management Information Base), and NetSpot installed to the PC of the administrator may
access this database to obtain management information and to make settings. The communication
protocol for this purpose is known as "SNMP" (Simple Network Management Protocol).
A PC to which NetSpot is installed can access all devices supporting NetSpot on the network,
enabling the administrator to centrally control all the devices connected to the network.
The PC for the administrator must be able to use the TCP/IP protocol or the IPX protocol.

Figure 3-105

Figure 3-106

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CHAPTER 3 USER SOFTWARE

2.

NetSpot Job Monitor


NetSpot Job Monitor is a print utility designed to monitor devices connected to a local, TCP/
IP, or IPX network or devices connected locally to PCs on a network, as for checking the status of
a device or the progress of a print job.
Devices supporting NetSpot Job Monitor are equipped with a built-in database for management information called "MIB" (Management Information Base), and NetSpot Job Monitor installed to the PC of the administrator accesses the database for information.
Since a PC to which NetSpot Job Monitor is installed has access to all devices supporting
NetSpot Job Monitor, the administrator may centrally control information on all devices.

Figure 3-107

Figure 3-108

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3.

NetSpot Console
NetSpot Console is a utility program for device control designed for a TCP/IP or IPX network.
It may be installed to a Windows NT server belonging to the same network as the devices do so that
the state of the devices and the progress of processing work may be monitored using the Web
browser running on a client PC on the network.
Devices supporting NetSpot Console is equipped with a built-in database for information management called "MIB" (Management Information Base), and NetSpot Console accesses the database for management information. The communication protocol used for the purpose is known as
"SNMP" (Simple Network Management Protocol).

Figure 3-109

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DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

I . Disassembly and
Assembly
A.

Controller Assembly

[1]

1) Loosen the four screws [1], and detach the


controller assembly [2] from the machine.

[2]

Caution:
The controller assembly houses a HDD.
Take full care to avoid impact when removing the controller assembly.

[1]

Figure 4-101

B.

Hard Disk Drive


[2]

1) Remove the controller assembly from the


machine.
2) Disconnect the two connectors [1].
3) Remove the four screws [2], and detach
the mounting metal plate [3] together with
the HDD.
Caution:
Points to Note When Replacing the
HDD
1. Take appropriate measures to prevent static destruction.
2. Keep the HDD protected from impact.

[1]
[1]

[3]

Figure 4-102
4) Remove the four screws [4], and detach
the HDD [5].
[4]

[5]

[4]

Figure 4-103

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C.

PDL PCB

1) Remove the controller assembly from the


machine.
2) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the PDL PCB [2].

[2]

[1]

Figure 4-104

D.

Removing the Network


PCB

[2]

1) Remove the controller assembly.


2) Remove the PDL PCB.
3) Remove the two screws [1], and detach
the network PCB.

[1]

Figure 4-105

E.

Relay PCB

1) Remove the controller assembly from the


machine.
2) Remove the PDL PCB.
3) Remove the network PCB.
4) Disconnect the three connectors [1].
5) Remove the two screws [2], and detach
the relay PCB [3] by lifting it.

[1]

[3]

[1]
[2]

Figure 4-106

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F.

System Controller PCB

1) Remove the controller assembly form the


machine.
2) Remove the PDL PCB.
3) Remove the network PCB.
4) Disconnect the six connectors [1].
5) Remove the four screws [2], and detach
the mounting metal plate [3] together with
the relay PCB.

[2]

[1]

[3]

[1]

Figure 4-107
6) Remove the four hex screws [4].

[4]

Figure 4-108
7) Remove the two hex screws [5].

[5]

Figure 4-109
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8) Remove the four screws [6], and detach


the support metal plate [7].

[6]

[7]

Figure 4-110
[8]

9) Remove the eight screws [8], and detach


the system controller PCB [9].

[8]

[9]

[8]

Figure 4-111

G.

Image Processor PCB

1) Remove the system controller PCB.


2) Remove the two hex screws [1].
3) Remove the ten hex screws [2] and the
screw [3], and detach the image processor
PCB [4].

[1]
[2]

[2]

[3]
[2]

Figure 4-112
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FAX

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CONTENTS

Contents
CHAPTER 1 FAX
I.
II.
A.
B.
III.
A.

Specifications ................................ 1-1F


G3 FAX Board............................... 1-2F
G3 FAX board block diagram ....... 1-2F
G3 FAX board components ........... 1-3F
NCU Board .................................... 1-4F
NCU Board block diagram............ 1-4F

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B.
IV.
A.
B.
C.

NCU Board functions .................... 1-4F


Maintenance and Service .............. 1-5F
Troubleshooting............................. 1-5F
Wiring Diagram ............................. 1-6F
Signal Description ......................... 1-6F

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FAX

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CHAPTER 1 FAX

I . Specifications
Applicable lines
PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)
Modulation Method
G3 image signals

G3 procedure signals

ITU-T V.27ter (2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps)


ITU-T V.29 (7.2 kbps, 9.6 kbps)
ITU-T V.17 (TC 7.2 kbps, TC 9.6 kbps, 12 kbps, 14.4 kbps)
ITU-T V.33 (12 kbps, 14.4 kbps)
ITU-T V.34 (2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps, 7.2 kbps, 9.6 kbps,
12 kbps, 14.4 kbps, 16.8 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 21.6 kbps,
24 kbps, 26.4 kbps, 28.8 kbps, 31.2 kbps, 33.6 kbps)
ITU-T V.21 No.2 (300 bps)
ITU-T V.8, V.34 (300 bps, 600 bps, 1200 bps)

Transmission speed
33.6 kbps, 31.2 kbps, 28.8 kbps, 26.4 kbps, 24 kbps, 21.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 16.8 kbps,
14.4 kbps, 12 kbps, TC 9.6 kbps, TC 7.2 kbps, 9.6 kbps, 7.2 kbps, 4.8 kbps, 2.4 kbps
With automatic fallback function

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CHAPTER 1 FAX

II . G3 Fax Board
A.

G3 Fax board block diagram


SCNT BOARD

RESET IC
4.9152
MHz

51.0
MHz

23.9874
MHz

SYSTEM
CONTROLL

DRAM
4M bit

ROM
8M bit

24.431
MHz

TWINS

TWINS

MPU
V821
DATA BUS
D0~D15

ADDRESS BUS AD0~AD23


MODEM
R288F

NCU BOARD

Figure 1-201 G3 FAX Board

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B.

G3 FAX board components

MPU (IC3)
The NEC PD70741GC-25-7EA(V821) MPU controls a line communication.
This MPU is the same as that used for the SCNT board.
System controller (IC7)
The Mitsubishi M66364FP system controller is a standard cell which controls
the MPUs peripheral devices.
This system controller is the same as that used for the SCNT board.
TWINS (IC8, IC9)
The NEC PD65802GJ-117-3EN TWINS is a gate array which controls the
IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel port.
Line controller ROM (IC1)
This 8Mbit ROM contains the programs for controlling a line communication.
DRAM (IC6)
This 4Mbit DRAM stores image data during transmission and reception, and is also used as
memory for the MPU work area.
Reset IC (IC2)
The reset IC resets this Boards MPU when power is turned on or when there is a drop in
voltage.
MODEM IC (IC13)
During transmission, the Rockwell R288F modem receives transmission data from the MPU,
and performs G3 modulation of these data based on ITU-T V.8, V.17, V.21, V.27ter., V.29,
V.33 and V.34.
During reception, the modem receives data from line and performs G3 demodulation of these
data based on ITU-T V.8, V.17, V.21, V.27ter., V.29, V.33 and V.34.
This modem is the same as that used for the SCNT board.

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CHAPTER 1 FAX

III . NCU Board


A.

NCU Board block diagram


J1
NCU BOARD
Hybrid circuit

Line interface

Line voltage conversion


Dial pulse generater
Offhook detection

Figure 1-301

B.

NCU Board functions


The NCU board performs the following functions.

Hybrid circuit
Signals sent from the system controller to the telephone line are prevented from entering the
reception circuit.
Dial pulse generator
The dial pulse generator generates a dial pulse to send a dial signal from the fax through the dial
line by turning the relay on and off using the control signal from the SCNT board.
Off-hook detection circuit
Detects the off hook state from the DC current flowing to the circuit, when the extension
telephone (or option handset) is off hook.
Line voltage conversion circuit
The line primary on the NCU board is controlled by a +48 V DC line voltage, therefore, the line
voltage conversion transformer converts the voltage of the control TTL for the line secondary.

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IV . Maintenance and Service


A.

Troubleshooting
Unable to make a call using the optional handset
Cause: Telephone line 1 is in use.
Solution: Communication using the handset is only possible with telephone line 1. Try again
after line 1 communication ends.
Cause: Only telephone line 2 is connected to the telephone line.
Solution: To use the unit as a telephone with only one of the lines connected, connect the line to
the telephone line 1 terminal.

Unable to receive call from other party


Cause: The line used for a telephone is connected to the telephone line 2 terminal.
Solution: Connect the line used for the telephone to the telephone line 1 terminal.

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B.

Wiring Diagram

CONNECTION BOARD ASS'Y


J101

FG
1
2
3
4
5

5
4
3
2
1

T1
T2
NC
L1
L2

J1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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23
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26
27
28
29
30

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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

GND21
LINE
+A5V
AGND
NC
AGND
+A5V
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
PRD
SRD
CMLD
HRD
NC
DCD
+5V
DGND
GND21
+21V

J7

J305

1
2

2 +21V
1 GND21

J5

J2
J3

NCU BOARD ASS'Y

J102

L1
L2

1
2

MODULAR CORD

+A5V

G3 Fax

RELAY BOARD ASS'Y

VD3
VD2
VD1
VD0
VD11
PCLSTR
VD10
GEN/PCL
VD9
DGND
VD8
VD15
VD14
DACK5*
VD13
VD12
VD7
VD6
VD5
VD4
TC*
VUBE*
ESSACT*
TOP*
CLKCTL*
+5V
VA0
VA5
DGND
VA4
VA3
VA2
VA1
INTPIF2*
PCLDAT
INTPIF1*
FIOWR*
FIORD*
+5V
+5V
DREQ5
DACK2*
DREQ2*
ICS7*
DGND
ALLRST*
DGND
PCLCLK
+5V
BD*

1
2
3
4
5
6
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9
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

VD3
VD2
VD1
VD0
VD11
NC
VD10
NC
VD9
DGND
VD8
VD15
VD14
NC
VD13
VD12
VD7
VD6
VD5
VD4
TC*
VUBE*
NC
NC
NC
+5V
VA0
VA5
DGND
VA4
VA3
VA2
VA1
NC
NC
INTPIF1*
FIOWR*
FIORD*
+5V
+5V
DREQ5
DACK2*
DREQ2*
ICS7*
DGND
ALLRST*
DGND
NC
+5V
NC

J3

J304
RELAY BOARD ASS'Y

Figure 1-401 Wiring Diagram

C.

Signal Description

G3 Fax board (J3) RELAY BOARD (J304)


J3

J304

Signal

Description

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

VD3
VD2
VD1
VD0
VD11
NC
VD10
NC
VD9
DGND
VD8
VD15
VD14
NC
VD13
VD12
VD7

System Data3
System Data2
System Data1
System Data0
System Data11
Not connected
System Data10
Not connected
System Data9
Ground
System Data8
System Data15
System Data14
Not connected
System Data13
System Data12
System Data7

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J3

J304

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19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Signal

Description

VD6
VD5
VD4
-TC
-VUBE
NC
NC
NC
+5V
VA0
VA5
DGND
VA4
VA3
VA2
VA1
NC
NC
-INTPIF1
-FIOWR
-FIORD
+5V
+5V
DREQ5
-DACK2
DREQ2
-ICS7
DGND
-ALLRST
DGND
NC
+5V
NC

System Data6
System Data5
System Data4
DMA Terminal Count
Upper Bytes Enable
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Logic drive voltage
System Address0
System Address5
Ground
System Address4
System Address3
System Address2
System Address1
Not connected
Not connected
Interrupt1
System I/O Write
System I/O Read
Logic drive voltage
Logic drive voltage
DMA Request5
DMA Acknowledge2
DMA Request2
Chip Select
Ground
System Reset
Ground
Not connected
Logic drive voltage
Not connected

Connection board Line


J4

LINE2

1
2

L1
L2

Signal

Description

Telephone line
Telephone line

G3 Fax board (J5) RELAY board (J305)


J5

CN10

Signal

Description

1
2

2
1

GND21
+21V

Ground
Logic drive voltage

Connection board (J102) NCU board (J3)


J6

J3

Signal

Description

1
2
3
4
5

5
4
3
2
1

L2
L1
NC
T2
T1

Telephone line
Telephone line
Not connected
Not used
Not used

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CHAPTER 1 FAX

G3 Fax board (J7) NCU board (J1)


J7

J1

Signal

Description

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
26
27
28
29
30

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

+21V
GND21
DGND
+5V
DCD
NC
HRD
CMLD
SRD
PRD
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
+A5V
AGND
NC
AGND
+A5V
LINE
GND21

Off hook detection power supply


Ground
Ground
Logic drive voltage
DC relay control signal
Not connected
H relay control signal
CML relay control signal
S relay control signal
P relay control signal
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Not connected
Logic drive voltage
Ground
Not connected
Ground
Logic drive voltage
Signal received from telephone line
Ground

NCU board (J2) Frame


J2

FRAME

Signal

Description

ARG

Ground

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