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INTRODUCTION This manual is an introduction to the laser printer as shown below. It is intended for use as a reference for maintenance procedures. This manual is prepared for use at a technical level and not for the general user. •...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Type Desk-top page printer Printing method Electro photography Printing speed 5 pages/min (A4 size) 3.56 pages/min (legal size) Time for first print 27 seconds or less Warm-up time 1 min or less (after power on until the printer warms up at ambient temperature of 20°C with rated AC voltage input) Optical system Laser...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (12) Acoustic noise (in accordance with ISO 7779) Stand by 37 dB or less Printing 45 dB or less (13) Environment Printer with EPX toner cartridge Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C Operating humidity 15% to 85%RH (without condensation) Storage temperature –20°C to 40°C Storage humidity...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Pin Functions on Interfaces 2-1. Parallel Interface Signal Pin No. Direction Function Name STROBE Goes from High to Low (for at least 0.5 microseconds) when data are valid. DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 DATA4 Eight-bit character data. DATA8 is the most significant bit; DATA1 is the least significant bit. DATA5 High is logic 1 and low is logic 0.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Safety Information In order to prevent accidents from occurring while maintenance is being carried out, all warnings and precautions should be strictly observed while working. Never attempt any kind of dangerous work when servicing this machine. The precautions noted below are only a few of the situations which could foreseeably occur during maintenance operations.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 3-4. Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product. This means that this laser product does not emit harmful laser beams. This printer emits a Class 3B laser beam, but the beam is entirely enclosed within a protective case and an external cover, and cannot leak from the printer while the printer is in use.
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CHAPTER 2 THEORY OF OPERATION Printing Process ....................11 Paper Transportation ..................14 Functions of Main Parts..................15 3-1. Cassette Feed ......................15 3-2. Paper Transportation ....................17 3-3. Fusing and Paper Exit ..................... 19 3-4. Drive and Photographics ..................20 3-5. Electrical ........................22...
THEORY OF OPERATION Printing Process The printing process of this system consists of repetition of the following basic seven steps: Charging Scanning exposure Developing Transfer Separation Fusing Cleaning The following schematic diagram will help to explain the printing process. : Laser Beam : Paper Path Figure 2-1 Printing Process –...
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THEORY OF OPERATION • Descriptions of Printing Process Process Contents Charging The surface of the drum rotated by the BCR (bias charge roll) in the EPX toner cartridge is negatively charged uniformly. The ROS assembly converts image signals from the main logic board into optical signals (laser beam), the laser beam scanning on the drum enabling exposure.
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THEORY OF OPERATION Pressure Roll (φ19.65mm) Fusing (φ19.65mm) Paper Heat Roll Stand by: 150°C Printing: 160°C Toner Eliminator Cleauing Cleaning Blade Separation Charging AC Bias: 200µA (f=150Hz) Drum DC Bias: –360V (φ30mm) Transfer Laser Beam Scanning Exposure Toner CM Blade DC Bias (+): 1.5µA (1000V) (–): –600V...
THEORY OF OPERATION Paper Transportation Paper transportation by the rolls is shown sequentially as follows: Cassette feed Multi-purpose tray feed Feed by the feed roll Feed by the pick up roll of the pick up roll assembly Paper transportation by the turn roll of the turn roll assembly and the pinch roll of the paper cassette Paper transportation by the take away roll of the take away roll assembly and the pinch roll of the pick up roll assembly...
THEORY OF OPERATION Functions of Main Parts The following are brief descriptions with corresponding illustrations of the main parts. They are divided into the following five blocks according to their architecture: 1. Cassette Feed 2. Paper Transportation 3. Fusing and Paper Exit 4.
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THEORY OF OPERATION Figure 2-5 Cassette Feed – 16 –...
THEORY OF OPERATION 3-2. Paper Transportation [1] MBF Sensor (MBF: Multi-sheet Bypass Feed): Detects the presence of sheets of paper in the multi-purpose tray (front tray assembly) according to change in the position of MBF actuator. It assumes ON state when the presence of the paper is being detected. [2] Pick up Solenoid: Controls operations (rotation and stop) of the pick up roll assembly.
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THEORY OF OPERATION Figure 2-6 Paper Transportation – 18 –...
THEORY OF OPERATION 3-3. Fusing and Paper Exit [1] Fuser Assembly: Comprising a heater rod, heat roll, pressure roll, temp. sensor assembly, thermostat and fuse, it fuses, on a sheet of paper, toner transferred on it by heat and pressure. The items related to the fuser assembly are referred to as fuser.
THEORY OF OPERATION 3-4. Drive and Photographics [1] Drive Assembly: Comprises a main motor and gears to transmit its drive, providing mechanical drive by rotation of the main motor. [2] ROS Assembly (ROS: Raster Output Scanner): Comprises an LD assembly, scanner assembly, SOS PCB, lens, mirror and window. The items related to the ROS assembly are referred to as ROS.
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THEORY OF OPERATION Figure 2-8 Drive Figure 2-9 ROS Assy Figure 2-10 EPX Toner Cartridge – 21 –...
THEORY OF OPERATION 3-5. Electrical [1] LVPS Assembly (LVPS: Low Voltage Power Supply): Not only supplies AC power to the heater rod but produces and supplies stable DC power with low voltage to be used in the logic circuit, etc. It includes an interlock switch and a main power switch, the former being a safety switch to make or break the circuits for AC power and DC power with a low voltage of 24 V from other than the fan power supply by depressing and releasing the switch of the front cover assembly and the latter being the main power switch for turning ON and OFF...
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CHAPTER 3 REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS This chapter explains adjustment, disassembly and reassembly of the printer. The following precautions should be noted during disassembly and reassembly: 1. Disconnect the printer from the wall outlet before servicing it. 2. Unless otherwise specified, the printer is assembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. 3.
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REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS – 24 –...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS Covers 1-1. Rear Cover Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Pressing down on the two latches [1] on the top of the rear cover [2], open the rear cover [2]. Pressing down on the two latches [3] on the bottom of the rear cover [2], pull the rear cover [2] and remove it.
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 1-3. Left Cover and Right Cover Remove the top cover assembly according to the procedure described in section 1-2. Remove the left cover [1] by removing the latched section [2]. Remove the right cover [3] by removing the latched section [4].
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS Cassette Feed 2-1. Feeder Assembly If an optional feeder unit has been installed, remove it before proceeding to the next step. Remove the cassette. Lay the printer on its rear cover. Remove the four screws [1]. With the unit still in its upright position, separate the feeder assembly [2] from the main unit (base en- gine).
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 2-3. Feed Roll Assembly Remove the following units: • Feed housing R, gear in, and gear out (according to the procedure described in section 2-2) • Two screws [1] • Three screws [2] • Feed housing L [3] •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 2-5. Turn Roll Assembly Remove the following units: • Feed housing R, gear in, and gear out (according to the procedure described in section 2-2) • Stop ring [1] • Feed bearing [2] • Turn roll assembly [3] 2-6.
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 2-7. Feeder PCB Remove the following units: • Cassette • Feed housing R, gear in, and gear out (according to the procedure described in section 2-2) • Two screws [1] • Three connectors (P/J116, P/J201, P/J202) [2] •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS Paper Transportation 3-1. Link Assembly Remove the following units: • Left cover (according to the procedure described in section 1-3) • Two screws [1] • Link assembly [2] from the ROS assembly [3] Close the front cover assembly [4] somewhat, and remove the link assembly [2] from the ROS assembly [3].
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-2. Gear Double L Open the front cover assembly [1]. Remove the following units: • C ring [2] • Gear double L [3] Pressing the left end of the lower chute assembly [4] onto the inlet chute assembly and pick up roll assembly, remove the gear double L [3].
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-4. Lower Chute Assembly Remove the following units: • Gear double L (according to the procedure described in section 3-2) • Gear double R (according to the procedure described in section 3-3) Lower the lower chute assembly [1] towards the back of the unit, and, pressing the bottom plate assembly [2] against the cam [4] of the pick up roll assembly [3], rotate the pick up roll assembly [3] until the...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-6. Front Cover Assembly Remove the following units: • Electrical box cover (according to the procedure described in section 5-7) • Three connectors (P/J16, P/J17) of the MCU PCB (according to the procedure described in section 5-9) •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-7. BTR Assembly Open the front cover [1]. Pull the BTR assembly [2] off the trans. chute assembly [3], and remove it. Caution when disassembling: Be careful not to touch the BTR surface of the BTR assembly [2], or the eliminator of the trans.
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-9. Inlet Chute Assembly Open the front cover assembly [1]. Remove the following units: • Inlet chute assembly [2] • Connector (P/J120) [3] • Screw [4] Pressing down on the pick up roll assembly [5], remove the inlet chute assembly [2], being careful not to touch the BTR surface of the BTR assembly [6].
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-11. Front Plate Assembly Remove the following units: • Trans. chute assembly (according to the proce- dure described in section 3-8) • Inlet chute assembly (according to the procedure described in section 3-9) • Six screws [1] •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-13. Pick Up Solenoid Remove the following units: • Electrical box cover (according to the procedure described in section 5-7) • Connector (P/J17) on the MCU PCB • Trans. chute assembly (according to the proce- dure described in section 3-8) •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-15. MBF Sensor Remove the following units: • Pick up roll assembly (according to the procedure described in section 3-12) • MBF spring [1] • Two screws [2] • Connector (P/J121) [3] • MBF sensor [4] 3-16.
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 3-17. Console Assembly Remove the following units: • Front plate assembly (according to the procedure described in section 3-11) • Four screws [1] • Console assembly [2] • Connector (P/J200) [3] – 40 –...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS Fusing & Paper Exit 4-1. Fuser Assembly Remove the following units: • Left cover and right cover (according to the procedure described in section 1-3) • Three screws [1] • Fuser assembly [2] Note: The connector (P/J101) will come off when the fuser assembly [2] is lifted up.
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 4-3. Exit Chute Remove the following units: • Pressure roll (according to the procedure described in section 4-2) • Two screws [1] • Two exit springs [2] • Exit chute [3] Caution when assembling: When removing the exit chute [3], be careful not to scratch the heat roller [4].
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 4-5. Temperature Sensor Assembly Remove the following units: • Exit chute (according to the procedure described in section 4-3) • Screw [1] • Two screws [2] • Three screws [3] • Ground plate [4] • Temperature sensor assembly [5] Caution when disassembling: When removing temperature sensor assembly [5], be care- ful not to scratch the heat roller [6].
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 4-7. Heat Roll Remove the following units: • Exit chute (according to the procedure described in section 4-3) • Two screws [1] • Fuser inlet chute [2] • Heater rod (according to the procedure described in section 4-6) •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS Drive & Electrical 5-1. Drive Assembly Remove the following units: • Fuser assembly (according to the procedure described in section 4-1) • ESS assembly (according to the procedure described in section 5-5) • Electrical box cover (according to the procedure described in section 5-7) •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 5-3. CRU Actuator Assembly Remove the following units: • Screw [1] and CRU sensor PCB [2] (according to the procedure described in section 5-2) • CRU actuator assembly [3] • CRU actuator spring [4] 5-4. ROS Assembly Remove the following units: •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 5-5. ESS Assembly Remove the following units: • Left cover and right cover (according to the procedure described in section 1-3) • Connector (P/J5) [1] of the main logic board • Ten screws [2] • ESS assembly [3] Note: When the ESS assembly [3] is lifted up, the connector (P31) comes off.
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 5-7. Electrical Box Cover Remove the following units: • Fuser assembly (according to the procedure described in section 4-1) • ESS assembly (according to the procedure described in section 5-5) • Connector (P/J119) [1] • Exit sensor [2] •...
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 5-9. MCU PCB Remove the following units: • Electrical box cover (according to the procedure described in section 5-7) • Ten connectors (P/J11 to P/J19) of the MCU PCB • Four screws [1] • MCU PCB [2] 5-10.
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS OF PARTS 5-11. LVPS Assembly Remove the following units: • Earth plate assembly (according to the procedure described in section 5-8) • Ten connectors (P/J11 to P/J19) of the MCU PCB [1] • Two screws [2] • Screw [3] •...
MAINTENANCE GUIDE Preventive Maintenance 1-1. Preventive Maintenance Operations to prevent failure are performed during service. Preventive Maintenance Procedure: Check for the operating status of the printer. Record the accumulated number of printed sheets. Note: Use the number as a standard for replacing recommended renewal parts. The accumulated number of printed sheets can be obtained by “Page count”...
MAINTENANCE GUIDE Test Print Mode 2-1. Functions This mode enables the printer built-in test print (self-pattern print) to print at maximum speed. Printing in the test print mode makes it possible to identify whether it is caused by the main logic board or by the engine when a failure occurs.
MAINTENANCE GUIDE Control 3-1. Error Massages LCD Display Meaning PRINTER ERROR Fuser assy malfunction CALL SERVICE 01 PRINTER ERROR Scanner motor malfunction CALL SERVICE 03 PRINTER ERROR Improper communication CALL SERVICE 04 Cyclic Redundancy Check error in main ROM program PRINTER ERROR CALL SERVICE 05 PRINTER ERROR...
MAINTENANCE GUIDE LCD Display Meaning Paper jamming PRINTER ERROR PAPER JAMMING No EPX toner cartridge PRINTER ERROR SET EP CARTRIDGE 3-2. ROS Control 3-2-1. Scanner Motor Rotation ON/OFF control of rotation of the scanner motor can be performed as follows according to each operating mode: Operating mode ON/OFF control of scanner motor rotation On-line mode...
MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3-3. Fuser Control 3-3-1. Fuser Control Method ON/OFF control of the heater rod is performed based on fuser control temperature. While the ROS is warming up and the main motor is being stopped, use the standby temperature for the fuser control temperature.
MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3-5. Cleaning Cycle A cleaning cycle is performed with power and the CRU switch ON and when printing is completed (except for during continuous printing). Cleaning cycles include the following two types: • Warm up cleaning (when power and the CRU switch are ON) •...
MAINTENANCE GUIDE 4-2. P/J List Coordinates of connectors corresponding to “4-1. P/J Layout Drawing” are shown below. Coordi- Coordi- Remark Remark nates nates • P/J in LVPS assy • P/J of the left side of ROS • For use in thermistor of temp. assy sensor assy •...
MAINTENANCE GUIDE 5-2. Connection Wiring Drawing between Parts The connection wiring drawing is divided into 11 sections to show detailed connections between parts. ↔ [LVPS assy MCU PCB] • Connection between LVPS assy and MCU PCB ↔ [LVPS assy fuser assy] •...
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MAINTENANCE GUIDE • Cautionary instructions for using connection wiring drawing Description Indicates the part listed in “Chapter 6. Parts List,” denoting the drawing MCU PCB number “Y” in Section “X” of the same chapter. PLX.Y Indicates a functional part, denoting its name. MAIN MOTOR Indicates a different content depending on specifications, denoting the 220-240V PRINTER...
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MAINTENANCE GUIDE *2: Paper size related data Paper size switch Paper size signal Paper size of paper cassette voltage value (no corresponding tray) – – – – 0.0VDC (no paper cassette) 0.275~0.293VDC Monarch 0.554~0.583VDC COM-10 1.396~1.445VDC 1.680~1.730VDC 1.962~2.015VDC 2.248~2.298VDC Executive 2.530~2.584VDC 2.814~2.868VDC Legal 14"...
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Procedures Troubleshooting can be carried out most effectively by first confirming the problem, and checking the various factors involved in advance, before using FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure) to pinpoint the problem. 1-1. Flow of Breakdown Recovery Steps The following flowchart shows the steps taken when a breakdown occurs. Confirmation of conditions/problem Advance confirmation...
TROUBLESHOOTING 1-3. Precautions Regarding Operations 1. Electrical box When checking operations with the cover removed from the electrical box and the power turned on, remove the connector on the HVPS (P/J111), unless otherwise indicated. (Since the exit sensor has been removed, however, the error message “PAPER JAMMING” will be displayed on the control panel when printing is carried out.) 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Level 1 FIP 2-1. CALL SERVICE 20 2-2. CALL SERVICE 04 CALL SERVICE 05 CALL SERVICE 06 CALL SERVICE 07 CALL SERVICE 10 CALL SERVICE 11 2-3. CALL SERVICE 08 2-4. CALL SERVICE 03 2-5. CALL SERVICE 01 Problem which causes error mes- 2-6.
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-1. Control Panel Displays the Error Message “CALL SERVICE 20” Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) MCU PCB Replace MCU Does problem recur if power is turned on again?
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-3. Control Panel Displays the Error Message “CALL SERVICE 08” Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Optional RAM board Does problem recur if power is turned on again? Replace optional...
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-5. Control Panel Displays the Error Message “CALL SERVICE 01” Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Fuser assy, (2) Temp.
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-6. Control Panel Displays the Error Message “CLOSE COVER” Measure Step Check Is the front cover assy closed? To step 2 Close the assy. To step 3 Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with reinstall. usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Measure Step Check (Check pinch roller of pick up roll assy) To step 8 Replace pick up Is the pinch roller of the pick up roll assy rotating normally in roll assy. conjunction with the rotation of the take away roll assy? •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Measure Step Check (Check eliminator of trans. chute assy) To step 19 Replace trans. Is there any dirt or grime clinging to the eliminator of the trans. chute assy or chute assy? cleaning. (Check eliminator of trans. chute assy) To step 20 Replace wire assy Is there conductivity between the eliminator of the trans.
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-8. Control Panel Displays the Error Message “SET EP CARTRIDGE” Measure Step Check Has the EPX toner cartridge been set in position? To step 2 EPX toner cartridge. Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 3 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall.
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-10. Control Panel Displays the Error Message “CASS: REFILL ???” or “LCAS: REFILL ???” or “TRAY: REFILL ???” Measure Step Check Is there paper in the pertinent paper supply section? Add paper. To step 2 Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 3 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe-...
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-11. Control Panel Displays the Error Message “CASS: CHANGE ???” or “LCAS: CHANGE ???” or “TRAY: CHANGE ???” Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall.
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-12. Abnormal Operation No error message is displayed, regardless of whether To Section 2-6 or not the front cover assy is opened. No error message is displayed, regardless of whether To Section 2-8 or not the EPX toner cartridge has been set in place. No error message is displayed, regardless of whether To Section 2-9 or not there is a paper cassette in the slot.
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-12-1. Power is not Supplied Measure Step Check To step 2 Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with reinstall. usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. • Main parts to be checked: (1) LVPS assy, (2) MCU PCB, (3) Feeder assy (4) Optional feeder unit, (5) HVPS, (6) Fan, (7) Drive assy (8) Pick up solenoid, (9) Console assy, (10) ROS assy To step 3...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Measure Step Check (Check ROS assy) *2 Replace ROS To step 10 Disconnect connector (P/J12) from the MCU PCB. Then turn assy. on the power and see if a display appears on the LCD and if the fan rotates. (Check cassette feed section) *1 *2 To step 11 To step 16...
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-12-2. Faulty LCD Display Measure Step Check To step 2 Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) MCU PCB, (2) Console assy, (3) LVPS assy To step 3 Check main logic (Check main logic board)
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-12-4. Faulty Key Switch Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) MCU PCB, (2) Console assy, (3) LVPS assy (Check key switch on console assy) Replace MCU To step 3...
TROUBLESHOOTING 2-12-6. Drive Assy does not Work Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Drive assy, (2) MCU PCB, (3) LVPS assy (Check main motor) Replace MCU To section 3-17...
TROUBLESHOOTING Level 2 FIP 3-1. Faulty LVPS Assy 5VDC Measure Step Check To step 2 Check parts with different specifications for problems with Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) MCU PCB, (2) LVPS assy (Check LVPS assy) Replace MCU Replace LVPS...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-3. Faulty Scanner Assy Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) ROS assy, (2) MCU PCB, (3) Harness assy ROS (4) LVPS assy (Check power supply of scanner assy) *1 To step 3...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-5. Faulty Heater Rod Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Fuser assy, (2) Temp. sensor assy, (3) Heater rod (4) MCU PCB, (5) LVPS assy, (6) ROS assy (7) CRU sensor PCB (Check heater rod)
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-6. Faulty Temp. Sensor Assy Measure Step Check Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Fuser assy, (2) Temp. sensor assy, (3) MCU PCB (4) LVPS assy (Check temp.
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-8. Faulty Regi. Sensor Measure Step Check To step 2 Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Regi. sensor, (2) MCU PCB, (3) Harness assy sensor (4) LVPS assy (Check power supply of regi.
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-10. Faulty No Paper Sensor Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, and deformation. reinstall. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Feeder assy, (2) Optional feeder unit, (3) Feeder PCB (4) Feeder PCB aux, (5) MCU PCB, (6) Harness assy 1tray (7) Harness assy out, (8) LVPS assy To step 3...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-11. Faulty LD Switch Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) CRU sensor PCB, (2) MCU PCB, (3) CRU sensor assy (4) EPX toner cartridge, (5) Harness assy HVPS To step 4...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-12. Faulty CRU Switch Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) CRU sensor PCB, (2) MCU PCB, (3) CRU sensor assy (4) EPX toner cartridge, (5) Harness assy HVPS (6) LVPS assy...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-13. Faulty Paper Size Switch Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Feeder assy, (2) Optional feeder unit, (3) Feeder PCB (4) Feeder PCB aux, (5) Size spring, (6) MCU PCB (7) Harness assy 1tray, (8) Harness assy out, (9) LVPS assy...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-14. Faulty Pick Up Solenoid Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Pick up solenoid, (2) MCU PCB, (3) LVPS assy To step 3 To section 3-2...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-15. Faulty Feed Solenoid Measure Step Check Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Feeder solenoid, (2) MCU PCB, (3) Feeder PCB (4) Feeder PCB aux, (5) Harness assy 1tray (6) Harness assy out, (7) LVPS assy...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-16. Faulty Turn Solenoid Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Turn solenoid, (2) MCU PCB, (3) Feeder PCB (4) Feeder PCB aux, (5) Harness assy 1tray (6) Harness assy out, (7) LVPS assy...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-17. Faulty Drive Assy Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Drive assy, (2) MCU PCB, (3) LVPS assy (4) Feeder assy, (5) Optional feeder unit (6) Take away roll assy, (7) EPX toner cartridge...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-18. Faulty HVPS CR (CD) Measure Step Check Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) HVPS, (2) MCU PCB, (3) Earth plate assy (4) Harness assy HVPS, (5) LVPS assy To section 3-2...
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-20. Faulty HVPS TR Measure Step Check To step 2 Replace or Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) HVPS, (2) MCU PCB, (3) Trans.
TROUBLESHOOTING 3-21. Noise Measure Step Check Check parts with different specifications for problems with To step 2 Replace or usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhe- reinstall. sion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) HVPS, (2) Earth plate assy, (3) MCU PCB (4) Fuser assy, (5) Temp.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Measure Step Check (Check fuser assy) To step 12 Replace fuser Is there conductivity between the discharging brush of the fuser assy. cover assy and the LVPS assy frame? • Check with the fuser assy attached. To step 13 (Check fuser assy) Replace fuser Is there conductivity between the metal lever on the right side...
TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defects Note: The following items assume that the main logic board is normal. However, the Test Print mode can be used to determine if the problem is with the main logic board or the engine side. • If printing is normal in Test Print mode → The problem is on the main logic board side. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-1. Light Print sample Symptom Printing is too light. (This refers to printing in which the density of the overall image is lower than the standard density.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-2. Blank Print sample Symptom Blank print (white paper) (This refers to printing in which no image is printed at all, and the paper is left completely white.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-3. All black Print sample Symptom Completely black print (This refers to printing in which no image is transferred, and the entire sheet of paper is completely black.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-4. Vertical white bands Print sample Symptom White spaces in print (This refers to printing in which bands of the image are missing in the paper transport direction, or certain bands in the paper transport direction are too light.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-5. Vertical white lines Print sample Symptom Missing sections of printing (This refers to printing in which there are white lines where the printing is missing in the paper transport direction, in solid areas or half-tone areas.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-6. Horizontal white bands Print sample Symptom White spaces in print (This refers to printing in which bands of the image are missing in the direction perpendicular to the paper transport direction, or certain bands in this direction are too light.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective...
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-7. Vertical black lines Print sample Symptom Black lines on print (This refers to printing in which lines appear in the paper transport direction. The width of the lines in this case is less than 1 mm.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-8. Horizontal black lines Print sample Symptom Black lines in print (This refers to printing in which lines appear in the direction perpendicular to the paper transport direction. The width of the lines in this case is less than 1 mm.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-9. Blank spots Print sample Symptom Missing spots (This refers to printing in which there are spots missing in the printed image.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-10. Black dots Print sample Symptom Black spots on the print (This refers to printing in which there are round images appearing on the printed image.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-11. After-image Print sample Symptom After-image on the print (This refers to printing in which the toner is not completely cleaned off of the drum, and the image is reproduced again on the next print.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-12. Smudging Print sample Symptom Smudging of the print (This refers to printing in which there are smudges or grime in the white sections of the printed area.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-13. Skew Print sample Symptom Skewing of the print (This refers to printing in which the print is slanted.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-14. Wrinkles Print sample Symptom Wrinkles in the printed sheet Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter. • Main parts to be checked: (1) Fuser assy, (2) Heat roll, (3) Pressure roll, (4) Front plate assy (5) Front cover assy Step Check...
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TROUBLESHOOTING P-15. Poor fixing Print sample Symptom Faulty fusing (This refers to printing in which the printed image can be rubbed off easily by touching it.) Initial check Check parts with different specifications for problems with usage, defective installation, breakage, deformation, and adhesion of grime or foreign matter. •...
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CHAPTER 6 PARTS LIST HOW TO USE PARTS LIST DRWG. NO. This column shows the drawing number of the illustration. The assemblies or units of boards described as “PLX” (where X represents a number) in this column in “Section 6 Electrical” show that they have been disassembled into lower-level parts in “Section X.” The screws and retaining rings used all section are described in “Section 17.
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1. Cover’s ..........135 10. Main Logic Board (LS-5EX/TT) .... 154 1-1. Disassembly Drawing ......135 10-1. Circuit Diagram ........154 1-2. Parts List ..........135 10-2. Component Layout ......165 10-3. Parts List ..........167 2. Cassette Feed ........136 11.
3-2. Parts List Paper Transportation Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 80987716 FRONT COVER ASSY LX05 WITH 2-34,45,47 FRONT COVER WIRE ASSY FRONT GRIP LEVER L GRIP LEVER R INNER LEVER L INNER LEVER R 87338020 MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY LX05...
4-2. Parts List Fusing & Paper Exit Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 80987742 FUSER ASSY US LX05 100-115V :NOTE1 80987743 FUSER ASSY EC LX05 220-240V :NOTE1 FUSER FRAME ASSY FUSER FRAME L FUSER FRAME R IDLER SHAFT GEAR IDLER...
5-2. Parts List Drive & Photographics Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 87339110 EPX TONER CARTRIDGE UPC LX05 FOR US 87339310 EPX TONER CARTRIDGE JP LX05 FOR JP 87339120 EPX TONER CARTRIDGE JAN LX05 EXCEPT FOR US,JP 80987755 ROS ASSY...
6-2. Parts List Electrical Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 80987762 LVPS ASSY US LX05 100-115V 80987763 LVPS ASSY EC LX05 220-240V 80987764 HVPS LX05 80987774 ELEC. BOX BASE LX05 80987765 MCU PCB LX05 80987766 FAN LX05...
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Electrical Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 09991806 CONNECTOR COVER 17-25SN 83025070 CONNECTOR COVER LS04 80087680 BLIND PLATE LX05LC 09110132 CORD SET US INLET S-10A 2.0M 1 FOR US 09110133 CORD SET EC INLET S-10A 2.0M FOR EC 09110134 CORD SET UK INLET S-5A 2.0M...
7-2. Parts List Optional Feeder Unit 250 Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC FEEDER ASSY 2TRAY WITH 2-20 FEEDER FRAME ASSY 2TRAY 80987772 FEED SOLENOID 2TRAY LX05 80987706 TURN SOLENOID LX05 80987707 FEED ROLL ASSY LX05 WITH 6,7 FEED CLUTCH ASSY...
8-2. Parts List Optional Feeder Unit 500 Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC FEEDER ASSY 500 WITH 2-20 FEEDER FRAME ASSY 2TRAY 80987772 FEED SOLENOID 2TRAY LX05 80987706 TURN SOLENOID LX05 80987707 FEED ROLL ASSY LX05 WITH 6,7 FEED CLUTCH ASSY...
11-3. Parts List Main Logic Board (LS-5) Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 08251005 CPU TMP68HC000F-12 08200152 IC-RESET M51953BFP*E2 08240065 GATE ARRAY HG62F101R20FN-LX 08222047 EEPROM KM93C46 08221040 DRAM HM514260JP-80NS IC6-7 NOT MOUNTED 08222072 EPROM 27C400-150NS LS5.**.IC8...
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Main Logic Board (LS-5) Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 05751045 CERA. CAPA. CHIP 0.1UF 50V C7-9 05731014 CERA. CAPA. CHIP 100PF 25V 05051057 CHEM. CAPA. C11-12 05731014 CERA. CAPA. CHIP 100PF 25V 05021078 CHEM.
12-3. Parts List ROM Board MS Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 08211026 TTL IC 74F139SJ*63EL 08240061 GAL 16V8A-MS1A-LX05 08240062 GAL 16V8A-MS-2-LX05 08211023 TTL IC 74F244SJ*63EL 08222072 EPROM 27C400-150NS 5ETI.**.IC5 08222072 EPROM 27C400-150NS 5TTI.**.IC5 08222082 MASKED ROM HN62418P-MS-F1...
16-3. Parts List Font Cartridge Q'TY DRWG. NO. REV. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME REMARKS RANK ASSY EX TT LC 80991770 ROM CARTRIDGE CASE LS08 80087510 ROM CARTRIDGE LABEL FC1H 80087520 ROM CARTRIDGE LABEL FC2H 80087530 ROM CARTRIDGE LABEL FC3H 80087540 ROM CARTRIDGE LABEL FC4H 80087550 ROM CARTRIDGE LABEL FC5H...
17. List of Standard Fasteners Machine Screws TRB 3-6 Length (l ) ......6mm Nominal Diameter (d) ..3mm DRWG.NO. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME 80987801 SCREW TRB3-6 LX05 80987802 SCREW TRB3-8 LX05 Self-tapping Screws TAT 3-6 Length (l ) ......6mm Nominal Diameter (d) ..
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Special Screws DRWG.NO. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME 80987813 SCREW TR 3-9 SPECIAL LX05 80987814 SCREW TAT3-6 SPECIAL LX05 80987815 SCREW TAT3-8 SPECIAL LX05 04991401 SCREW DBLC-J25SAF Retaining Rings – E type SE 3.0 Inner Diameter (d) ....3mm DRWG.NO. PARTS NO. PARTS NAME 04020015 STOP RING SE3.0...
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HEAD QUARTERS OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES STAR MICRONICS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH STAR MICRONICS U.K.LTD. STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. JAPAN STAR MICRONICS AMERICA INC. Westerbachstraße 59 P.O.Box 940330 Star House, Peregrine Business D-60489 Frankfurt/Main 90 Park, Gomm Road, High Wycombe 536 Nanatsushinya, Shimizu, 70-D Ethel Road West.