Page 1 ® ® ® A229 SERVICE MANUAL PN: RCSMA229 RICOH GROUP COMPANIES...
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Page 5 A229 SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 7 Ricoh Corporation. Users of this manual should be either service trained or certified by successfully completing a Ricoh Technical Training Program. Untrained uncertified users utilizing...
Page 9 PRODUCT CODE COMPANY GESTETNER RICOH SAVIN A229 (65 CPM) 3265 AFICIO 650 9965DP A229 (55 CPM) 3255 AFICIO 550 9955DP DOCUMENTATION HISTORY REV. NO. DATE COMMENTS 8/98 Original Printing 1/99 A229 (55 CPM) Addition 2/99 A808 Addition 4/99 G909/G912 Addition...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Original Exit Mechanism (Single-Sided Original Mode)...... 2-11 Original Exit Mechanism (Double-Sided Original Mode) ....2-12 2.1.10 JAM CONDITIONS ..............2-13 2.1.11 TIMING CHARTS................. 2-14 A4 Sideways: One-Sided Original (Three Pages) ......2-14 A3: Two-Sided Original (One Page) ........... 2-15 2.2 SCANNING ..................... 2-16 A229...
Page 12 2.5.1 PROCESS CONTROL ..............2-49 Overview .................... 2-49 Drum potential sensor calibration............2-50 VSG adjustment ................. 2-50 VG Adjustment ................... 2-51 LD power adjustment ................. 2-52 VREF Update ..................2-53 2.5.2 DRUM UNIT COMPONENTS ............2-54 2.5.3 DRIVE MECHANISM ..............2-55 A229...
Page 13 2.8.4 PAPER LIFT MECHANISM - TRAYS 1 AND 2 ......2-89 2.8.5 PICK-UP AND FEED MECHANISM – TRAYS 1 TO 3....2-91 Overview .................... 2-91 Pick-up and Feed ................2-92 Separation Roller Release Mechanism ..........2-93 Paper Skew Prevention Mechanism........... 2-94 2.8.6 VERTICAL TRANSPORT MECHANISM........2-95 A229...
Page 14 Entering energy saver mode ............2-127 What happens in energy saver mode..........2-127 Return to stand-by mode..............2-127 2.11.3 LOW POWER MODE..............2-128 Entering low power mode..............2-128 What happens in low power mode ........... 2-128 Return to stand-by mode..............2-128 A229...
Page 15 3.1.1 ENVIRONMENT ................3-1 3.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL ................3-1 3.1.3 MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS..........3-2 3.1.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS.............. 3-2 3.2 COPIER (A229) ..................3-3 3.2.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ..............3-3 3.2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE............3-4 3.3 PAPER SIZE CHANGE ................3-13 3.3.1 550-SHEET PAPER TRAY (TRAY 2) ..........3-13 3.3.2 1,500-SHEET PAPER TRAY (TRAY 3) .........
Page 16 4.5 TEST POINTS/DIP SWITCHES/LEDS ........... 4-73 4.5.1 DIP SWITCHES ................4-73 4.5.2 TEST POINTS ................4-73 4.5.3 FUSES ................... 4-74 4.5.4 VARIABLE RESISTORS..............4-74 4.5.5 LEDS....................4-75 4.6 SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS............ 4-75 4.6.1 SPECIAL TOOLS................4-75 4.6.2 LUBRICANTS ................4-75 A229...
Page 17 Scanner Motor..................5-20 Scanner Motor Drive Board..............5-20 5.3.8 SCANNER WIRES................. 5-21 Rear Scanner Drive Wire ..............5-24 Front Scanner Drive Wire..............5-25 Reinstallation..................5-26 5.3.9 OPTICS DUST FILTER ..............5-28 5.4 LASER UNIT................... 5-29 5.4.1 CAUTION DECAL LOCATIONS ............ 5-29 A229...
Page 18 5.8.5 TANDEM SIDE FENCE MOTOR REMOVAL......... 5-66 5.8.6 3RD TRAY PAPER SENSOR REMOVAL........5-67 5.8.7 3RD TRAY LIFT WIRE REMOVAL ..........5-68 5.8.8 PAPER FEED CLUTCH/RELAY CLUTCH REMOVAL ....5-70 5.8.9 BY-PASS FEED TABLE REMOVAL ..........5-73 5.8.10 BY-PASS FEED ROLLER REPLACEMENT ........ 5-74 A229 viii...
Page 19 Registration – Side-to-Side .............. 5-103 Blank Margin ..................5-105 5.12.2 PARALLELOGRAM IMAGE ADJUSTMENT ......5-106 5.12.3 SCANNING ................5-108 Registration: Platen Mode ..............5-108 Magnification ..................5-108 5.12.4 ADF IMAGE ADJUSTMENT ............5-109 Registration ..................5-109 5.13 TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION ............5-110 A229...
Page 20 2.10 JAM CONDITIONS ................7-17 2.11 TIMING CHARTS.................. 7-18 2.11.1 A4 SIDEWAYS (2 SHEETS): NORMAL AND PUNCH MODE..............7-18 2.11.2 A4 SIDEWAYS (2 SHEETS): SORT/STACK AND PUNCH MODE ..................7-19 2.11.3 A4 SIDEWAYS (2 SHEETS): STAPLE AND PUNCH MODE ......................7-20 A229...
Page 21 4.7 STACK FEED-OUT MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT ......7-33 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY A698 1. OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION ..........8-1 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS ..................8-1 1.2 MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT ........... 8-2 1.3 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT ............ 8-3 1.4 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS........8-4 1.5 DRIVE LAYOUT..................8-5 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS............8-6 A229...
Page 22 2.1.1 NO SORT AND NO STAPLE MODE ..........9-6 2.1.2 SORT, STAPLE MODE ..............9-7 2.1.3 OPERATION AT IRREGULAR CONDITIONS ......... 9-8 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ........... 9-9 4. SERVICE TABLES ..............9-12 4.1 GENERAL CAUTIONS ................9-12 4.2 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE..............9-12 4.3 USER PROGRAM MODE............... 9-13 A229...
Page 23 4.1 PROOF TRAY UNIT ................10-21 4.1.1 PROOF TRAY SENSOR AND PAPER OVERFLOW SENSORS............... 10-21 4.1.2 PROOF TRANSPORT UNIT............10-21 4.2 TRAY UNIT................... 10-22 4.2.1 TRAYS ..................10-22 4.2.2 PAPER SENSOR, PAPER OVERFLOW SENSOR, AND TRAY EXIT SENSOR............10-23 A229 xiii...
Page 24 9th trays) ................... 10-23 4.2.3 MAIN CONTROL BOARD............10-24 4.2.4 TRAY EXIT SENSOR ADJUSTMENT ......... 10-25 5. SERVICE TABLES ..............10-27 5.1 DIP SWITCHES/VRIABLE RESISTORS/LEDS........10-27 5.1.1 DIP SWITCHES ................10-27 5.1.2 VARIABLE RESISTORS.............. 10-28 5.1.3 LEDS ................... 10-28 A229...
Page 25 2. The NVRAM on the system control board has a lithium battery which can explode if replaced incorrectly. Replace the NVRAM only with an identical one. The manufacturer recommends replacing the entire NVRAM. Do not recharge or burn this battery. Used NVRAM must be handled in accordance with local regulations. A229...
Page 26: Laser Safety
Use of controls, or adjustment, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING WARNING: Turn off the main switch before attempting any of the procedures in the Laser Unit section. Laser beams can seriously damage your eyes. CAUTION MARKING: A229...
Page 27: Service Tables
Rev. 4/5/99 OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION COPIER CONNECTOR KIT A808 DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS NINE-TRAY MAILBOX AND BRIDGE UNIT G909/G912 INSTALLATION SERVICE TABLES REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT TROUBLESHOOTING FINISHER A697 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY A698...
Page 29: Overall Information
OVERALL INFORMATION...
Page 31: Overall Machine Information
, 14 ~ 43 lb Duplex copying: 64 ~ 104.7 g/m , 17 ~ 28 lb Reproduction Ratios: 6 reduction and 5 enlargement Metric Version Inch Version Enlargement 400% 400% 200% 200% 141% 155% 122% 129% 115% 121% Full Size 100% 100% Reduction A229...
Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS Rev. 01/99 Zoom: 32 ~ 400% ⇒ Copy Speed: A229 (65 CPM) Max. 65 cpm (A4 / 8 ½” x 11” sideways) A229 (55 CPM) Max. 55 cpm (A4 / 8 ½” x 11” sideways) Resolution: Scanning: 400 dpi...
Page 33 About 0.230 kW Low Power About 0.205 kW About 0.225 kW Off Mode About 0.017 kW About 0.017 kW A229 copier (220 to 240 V Model) Copier only Full system* Warm-up About 1.250 kW About 1.270 kW Stand-by About 0.245 kW About 0.260 kW...
Page 34: Adf
Rear left corner Separation: Original Transport: One flat belt Original Feed Order: From the top original Power Source: DC 24V from the copier Power Consumption: 70 W Dimensions (W x D x H): 680 x 529.5 x 150 mm A229...
Page 35: Machine Configuration
1.2 MACHINE CONFIGURATION A229V501.WMF Item Machine Code Mainframe A229 Output Tray A814 - 01 Finisher A697 Large Capacity Tray A698 A812-17 (3 holes) Punch Unit (Option for Finisher) A812-27 (2 holes) A229...
Page 36: Mechanical Component Layout
MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT 1.3 MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT 1.3.1 COPIER ENGINE 14 15 A229V507.WMF A229...
Page 37 20. Pick-off Pawl 21. Development Unit 22. TD Sensor 23. Pick-up Roller 24. Feed Roller (By-pass Tray) 25. Separation Roller (By-pass Tray) 26. Registration Rollers (By-pass Tray) 27. Transfer Belt Unit 28. Relay Roller 29. Vertical Transport Rollers 30. Feed Roller A229...
Page 38: Adf
Upper Tray Exit Roller 17. Registration Sensor 7. Inverter Gate 18. Lower Transport Roller 8. Inverter Guide Roller 19. Width Sensor 9. Inverter Sensor 20. Upper Transport Roller 10. Right Tray Exit Roller 21. Entrance Sensor 11. Right Exit Tray A229...
Page 39: Paper Path
1.4 PAPER PATH A229V504.WMF 1. ADF 7. Duplex Unit 2. By-pass Tray 8. Finisher 3. Optional LCT 9. Inverter Unit 4. Tray 3 (1500-sheet LCT) 10. Shift Tray 5. Tray 2 (550-sheet Tray) 11. Upper Tray 6. Tray 1 (Tandem Tray) A229...
Page 40: Copy Process
The amount of charge remaining as a latent image on the drum depends on the laser beam intensity, which is controlled by the SBICU board. A229 1-10...
Page 41 9. CLEANING The cleaning brush removes toner remaining on the drum after image transfer and the cleaning blade scrapes off all remaining toner. 10. QUENCHING The light from the quenching lamp electrically neutralizes the charge on the drum surface. A229 1-11...
Page 42: Drive Layout
4. Toner Recycling Clutch Duplex Unit 5. Paper Feed Motor Paper Feed Units 6. Toner Collection Motor Toner Hopper 7. Registration Motor Development Unit 8. Relay Clutch Drum 9. By-pass Feed Motor 10. By-pass Feed Clutch 11. Development Motor A229 1-12...
Page 43: Adf
2. Bottom Plate Motor 9. Lower Transport Roller 3. Feed-in Motor 10. Upper Transport Roller 4. Transport Motor 11. Separation Roller 5. Upper Exit Roller 12. Feed Belt 6. Feed-out Motor 13. Pick-up Roller 7. Right Exit Roller A229 1-13...
Page 44: Electrical Component Description
Drives the jogger fences to square the paper stack in the duplex unit. Optics Cooling Fan Removes heat from the optics unit. Polygonal Mirror Removes heat from around the Motor Cooling Fan polygonal mirror motor. Exhaust Fan Removes heat from around the fusing unit. A229 1-14...
Page 45 Cuts the +5 V LD dc power line. Switch 3 Lower Front Door Cuts the +24 V dc power line. Safety Toner Collection Detects if the toner collection bottle is Bottle Set set or not. Toner Overflow Detects when the toner collection bottle is full. A229 1-15...
Page 46 APS (Auto Paper Select) sensors. Original Length 2 Detects original length. This is one of APS (Auto Paper Select) sensors. LD Unit Home Informs the CPU when the LD unit is Position at home position. Drum Potential Detects the drum surface potential. A229 1-16...
Page 47 Informs the CPU when the tandem tray rear fence is in the return position. Side Fence Close Detects whether the tandem tray side fence is closed or not. Side Fence Informs the CPU when the tandem Positioning tray side fences are open. A229 1-17...
Page 48 Contains the CCD, and outputs a video signal to the SBICU board. PCB5 Scanner Motor Drive Drives the scanner motor. PCB6 Lamp Regulator Provides dc power to the exposure lamp. PCB7 DC/DC Converter Generates dc voltages. PCB8 LDDR Controls the laser diodes. A229 1-18...
Page 49 Turns on when the main switch is off Tray Heater 1 to keep paper dry in the paper tray. Tray Heater 2 Turns on when the main switch is off to keep paper dry in the paper tray. A229 1-19...
Page 50 Scanned image data is compressed and held here temporarily. LCD 1 Displays the operation menus and messages. LSD 1 Laser Synchronization Detects the laser beam at the start of Detector the main scan. Touch Panel Monitors the key matrix. (32) A229 1-20...
Page 51: Adf
Detects whether the feed cover is open or not. Detects whether the exit cover is open or Exit Cover not. Solenoids SOL1 Exit Gate Opens and closes the exit gate. SOL2 Inverter Gate Opens and closes the inverter gate. A229 1-21...
Page 52 Function Index No. PCBs DF Main Controls the DF and communicates with the PCB1 main copier boards. DF Indicator Indicates whether an original has been PCB2 placed in the feeder; and indicates whether SADF mode has been selected. A229 1-22...
Page 53: Detailed Descriptions
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS...
Page 55: Document Feeder
[D] drops onto the original. When the original reaches the entrance sensor, the pick-up motor turns on again. The cam pushes the lever down, and the pick-up roller rises until the pick-up roller HP sensor [E] detects the actuator [F]. A229...
Page 56: Bottom Plate Lift Mechanism
When the bottom plate position sensor turns off during original feed, the bottom plate motor turns on and lifts the bottom plate until the bottom plate position sensor turns on. This keeps the original at the correct height for feeding. A229...
Page 57: Pick-Up And Separation Mechanism
2nd sheet is pushed back to the original tray. When there is only one sheet between the feed belt and separation roller, the separation roller rotates in the same direction as the feed belt. This is because the separation roller contains a torque limiter. A229...
Page 58: Original Feed Mechanism
(see the next page). At the same time, the pick-up motor starts again and the pick-up roller [D] is lifted up. When the pick-up roller HP sensor turns on, the pick-up motor stops (see Pick- up Roller Release Mechanism). A229...
Page 59: Original Feed Drive Mechanism
Transport Roller Original Feed When the leading edge of the original turns on the entrance sensor, the feed-in motor turns in reverse, and the drive is transferred as follows: M →Separation Roller E→F→G → J → I → Transport Roller A229...
Page 60: Original Size Detection
The CPU counts the feed-in motor pulses between when the leading edge of the original turns on the registration sensor and when the trailing edge of the original turns off the entrance sensor. The machine detects the original size from the combination of readings from all sensors. A229...
Page 61: Original Transport Mechanism
[E], original skew, jam, or wrinkling may occur. To prevent such problems, the original transfer position is set to 3.5 mm away from the rear scale as shown. The 3.5 mm gap is compensated for by changing the starting position of the main scan. A229...
Page 62: Original Skew Correction Mechanism
After a two-sided original has been inverted to copy the 2nd side, it is fed in from the inverter against the left scale (see the bottom drawing; the top two drawings do not apply in this mode). The amount of reverse feed against the left scale can be adjusted with SP mode 6-006. A229...
Page 63: Original Inversion And Feed-Out Mechanism
The user can change the exit tray to the upper exit tray for single-sided mode (for example, if there is not enough space in the room for the right exit tray to be installed). However, one-to-one copy speed for this mode is reduced. A229...
Page 64: Original Inversion Mechanism
[D], inverter guide roller [E], inverter gate [F], and inverter roller. The transport belt motor turns in reverse shortly after the leading edge of the original turns on the inverter sensor [G], and feeds the original to the left scale. 2-10 A229...
Page 65: Original Exit Mechanism (Single-Sided Original Mode)
The transport belt motor turns off after the exit sensor [B] turns off. To stack the originals neatly on the exit tray, the feed-out motor speed is reduced approximately 30 mm before the trailing edge of the original turns off the exit sensor. A229 2-11...
Page 66: Original Exit Mechanism (Double-Sided Original Mode)
[C]. To stack the originals neatly on the upper tray, the feed-out motor speed is reduced shortly after the trailing edge of the original turns off the inverter sensor [D]. 2-12 A229...
Page 67: Jam Conditions
[M] turned on. 9. The inverter sensor has still not turned off when the feed-out motor has fed the original twice the length [H] (between the exit sensor and the inverter sensor) after the exit sensor turned off. A229 2-13...
Page 68: Timing Charts
DOCUMENT FEEDER 2.1.11 TIMING CHARTS A4 Sideways: One-Sided Original (Three Pages) A806D504.WMF 2-14 A229...
Page 69: A3: Two-Sided Original (One Page)
DOCUMENT FEEDER A3: Two-Sided Original (One Page) A806D505.WMF A229 2-15...
Page 70: Scanning
The optics anti-condensation heater [E] (a standard component for this machine, located on the optics base plate) turns on while the main switch is off, to prevent moisture from forming on the optics. 2-16 A229...
Page 71: Scanner Drive
SBICU board. Magnification in the sub-scan direction can be adjusted by changing the scanner drive motor speed using SP4008. A229 2-17...
Page 72: Original Size Detection In Book Mode
While the main switch is on, these sensors are active and the original size data is always sent to the main CPU. However, the main CPU checks the data only when the DF is being closed (see the next page). 2-18 A229...
Page 73 This means that copy time for the first page may be slower (because of the longer time required for scanning), but it will be normal for the rest of the job. A229 2-19...
Page 74: Image Processing
IPU: Auto shading, filtering, magnification, γ correction, gradation processing, and video path control • Memory Controller: Image compression, image rotation, interface with HDD controller, image repeat, and combine originals Finally, the SBICU board sends the video data to the LD drive board. 2-20 A229...
Page 75: Sbu
After the above processes, the analog signals are converted to 8-bit signals by the A/D converter. This gives a value for each pixel on a scale of 256 grades. Then, this data goes to the SBICU board. Two 8-bit signals are sent to the SBICU board. A229 2-21...
Page 76: Auto Image Density (Ads)
Because peak level data is taken for each scan line, ADS corrects for any changes in background density down the page. As with previous digital copiers, the user can select manual image density when selecting auto image density mode and the machine will use both settings when processing the original. 2-22 A229...
Page 77: Ipu (Image Processing Unit)
SBICU board, which carries out the following processes on the image data. 1. Auto shading 2. Text/Photo separation 3. Background/Independent dot erase 4. Filtering (MTF and smoothing) 5. Magnification 6. γ correction 7. Grayscale processing 8. Error diffusion 9. Dithering 10. Video path control 11. Test pattern generation A229 2-23...
Page 78: Image Processing Steps And Related Sp Modes
SP Mode Changed Pale Soft Normal Sharp SP Mode Changed Soft Normal Sharp Generation SP Mode Changed A229D650.WMF For more details about the settings available for the user, see Service Tables – Image Quality Setting by UP Mode. 2-24 A229...
Page 79 (MTF Filter Strength – Main Scan) Filtering SP4903-041 to 044 * (MTF Filter Coefficient – Sub Scan) SP4903-050 to 053 * (MTF Filter Strength – Sub Scan) SP2909-001 (Main Scan Magnification) Main Scan Magnification Magnification γ Correction ID Control Grayscale Processing Gradation A229 2-25...
Page 80 (MTF Filter Coefficient – Photo Mode) SP2909-001 (Main Scan Magnification) Main Scan Magnification Magnification γ Correction ID Control SP4904-024 * (Grayscale Process Selection: Dither Error Diffusion/ or Error Diffusion) Gradation Dither Matrix SP4904-002 * (Dither Matrix Size Selection) 2-26 A229...
Page 81 Photo Areas) SP2909-001 Main Scan (Main Scan Magnification) Magnification Magnification γ Correction ID Control SP4907 * (Text/Photo Auto Separation) Error Diffusion and SP4904-007 * Gradation Text/Photo Separation (Gradation Process in Text Areas) SP4904-008 * (Gradation Process in Photo Areas) A229 2-27...
Page 82 Auto Shading Correction 1 SP4903-031 (Independent Dot Erase Level) Input Independent Dot Erase Correction 2 SP4903-018 * Filtering (MTF Filter Coefficient – Pale Originals) SP2909-001 (Main Scan Magnification) Main Scan Magnification Magnification γ Correction ID Control Grayscale Processing Gradation 2-28 A229...
Page 83 (Independent Dot Erase Level) Independent Dot Erase SP4903-019 * (MTF Filter Coefficient – Generation Filtering Copy) SP2909-001 Main Scan (Main Scan Magnification) Magnification Magnification γ Correction ID Control SP4904-6 * (Line Width Correction Type) Grayscale Gradation Processing/Line Width Correction A229 2-29...
Page 84: Auto Shading
(ADF mode). This corrects for the following effects on each pixel: • Loss of brightness at the ends of the exposure lamp and the edges of the lens • Variations in sensitivity among the CCD elements • Distortions in the light path 2-30 A229...
Page 85: Text/Photo Area Separation
The filter strength can be changed in the main scan and sub scan directions with SP mode (SP4912-01 and 02). After filtering, the edge pixels are divided into four shades (black, dark gray, pale gray, and white). The threshold levels to distinguish between the shades are determined by SP4912-003 to 005. A229 2-31...
Page 86: Dot Screen Determination
The final evaluation depends on the result of dot screen and edge determination as follows. Dot Screen Edge Final Evaluation Photo Text Photo Photo The type of filtering to be used depends on the result of the final evaluation. 2-32 A229...
Page 87: Background Erase
There is not a sudden cutoff at the threshold. Below the threshold [A], the image data is made paler than it normally would be, until at a certain point [B], it becomes white. This avoids errors during MTF filtering caused by sudden changes In the data around the threshold level area. A229 2-33...
Page 88: Independent Dot Erase
Average of surrounding pixels: (20 + 40 + 30 + 20 + 40 +30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 60 + 0 + 20 + 30 + 40 + 30 + 30) / 16 = 30 2-34 A229...
Page 89 If A < 96, the density is deleted (changed to white) reduced to the average If A < 128, the central pixel is If A < 128, the density is deleted (changed to white) reduced to the average A229 2-35...
Page 90: Filtering, Main Scan Magnification/Reduction
For text/photo mode, a different MTF filter is applied for the text and photo areas that were determined during text/photo separation. The filter type for each area may be changed with SP mode. This is done in SP4903-017 for text areas, and SP4903-047 for photo areas. 2-36 A229...
Page 91: Main Scan Magnification/Reduction
The calculated image data then becomes the new (reduced or enlarged) image data. Main scan magnification can be disabled with SP 4903-5 to test the IPU IC. A229 2-37...
Page 92: Gamma (Γ) Correction
Grayscale processing Text/photo mode: Error diffusion Photo mode: Error diffusion or dithering Generation Copy Mode: Grayscale processing + line width correction Pale mode: Grayscale processing The above information is expressed in the diagram in the Image Processing Path section. 2-38 A229...
Page 93: Error Diffusion And Dithering
Text/Photo Separation section). Area Error Diffusion Type Related SP Mode Text Area 1 dot error diffusion SP4904-007 Photo Area 2 dot error diffusion SP4904-008 Grayscale Processing The eight-bit data arriving from the gamma correction circuit is passed on unchanged. A229 2-39...
Page 94: Line Width Correction
The line width correction is done in the IPU chip. The line width correction type can be selected with SP4904-6. 2-40 A229...
Page 95: Compression And Storage
Compressing and decompressing the image data Image rotation Image transfer to the DRAM, and GA 1 Image repeat Image combine DRAM (12 MB): Stores compressed data from GA1 Hard Disk Drive: Stores compressed data Electrical sort Misfeed back-up A229 2-41...
Page 96: Compression
The decompressed data goes back to the FIFO block. Image Rotation This copier contains 12 MB of DRAM. This is enough to hold two A4 (LT) size images (this allows the user to scan one original while printing another). 2-42 A229...
Page 97: Laser Exposure
There is no SP mode adjustment for this, unlike in some earlier models. A229 2-43...
Page 98: Optical Path
F-theta mirror [E], mirror [F], BTL (barrel toroidal lens) [G], and mirror [H]. Then these laser beams go to the drum through the toner shield glass [I]. The laser synchronizing detector [J] determines the main scan starting position. 2-44 A229...
Page 99: Auto Power Control
This auto power control is done just after the machine is turned on and during printing while the laser diode is active. The reference levels are adjusted on the production line. Do not touch the variable resistors on the LDDR in the field. A229 2-45...
Page 100: Dual Beam Writing
0.06 mm (at 400 dpi) in the sub scan direction (see the next page). The reason for the two-mm difference in the main scan direction is so that the machine can detect a laser synchronization signal for each beam. 2-46 A229...
Page 101: Laser Beam Pitch Change Mechanism
However, when the number of times that the resolution has changed reaches the value of SP2-109-5, the LD unit moves to the home position (the home position sensor activates), then it moves to the proper position. This recalibrates the LD unit positioning mechanism. A229 2-47...
Page 102: Ld Safety Switches
These two switches are installed in series on the LD5 V line coming from the power supply unit (PSU) through the SBICU board. When the front cover is opened, the power supply to the laser diode is interrupted. 2-48 A229...
Page 103: Drum Unit
Processes 1, 3, and 4 in the above list compensate for changes in drum potential. Processes 2 and 5 are for toner density control; see the “Development and Toner Supply” section for more details. A229 2-49...
Page 104: Drum Potential Sensor Calibration
If the ID sensor output cannot be adjusted to within the standard, SC350 is logged and toner density control is done using the TD sensor and image pixel count. For details of how the machine determines an abnormal sensor detection, see section 6 (Troubleshooting). A229 2-50...
Page 105: Vg Adjustment
If the CPU cannot get V within the target range by changing V is set to the previous value and SC 370 is logged. For details of how the machine determines an abnormal sensor detection, see section 6 (Troubleshooting). A229 2-51...
Page 106: Ld Power Adjustment
25 attempts, LD power is set to the latest value (the one used for the 25 attempt) and SC 370 is logged. For details of how the machine determines an abnormal sensor detection, see section 6 (Troubleshooting). 2-52 A229...
Page 107: Vref Update
It is also updated if both of the following conditions exist: • 50 or more copies have been made since the last V update • The copy job is finished A229 2-53...
Page 108: Drum Unit Components
(diameter: 100 mm) is used for this model. 1. OPC Drum 6. Cleaning Brush 2. Drum Potential Sensor 7. Cleaning Blade 3. Pick-off Pawl 8. Charge Power Pack 4. Image Density Sensor 9. Quenching Lamp 5. Toner Collection Coil 10. Charge Corona Unit 2-54 A229...
Page 109: Drive Mechanism
The drum motor has a drive controller, which outputs a motor lock signal when the rotation speed is out of the specified range. The fly-wheel [E] on the end of the drum drive shaft stabilizes the rotation speed. A229 2-55...
Page 110: Drum Charge
The bias voltage to the grid plate is automatically controlled to maintain the correct image density in response to changes in drum potential caused by dirt on the grid plate and charge corona casing. This is described in the Process Control section in more detail. 2-56 A229...
Page 111: Charge Corona Wire Cleaning Mechanism
(black arrow in the illustration), the wire cleaner pads clean the wires. This is only done when 5000 or more copies have been made since the wires were cleaned last, but only if the fusing temperature is less than 100 ° C A229 2-57...
Page 112: Drum Cleaning And Toner Recycling
To remove any accumulated toner at the edge of the cleaning blade, the drum turns in reverse for about 4 mm at the end of every copy job. The accumulated toner is deposited on the drum and is removed by the cleaning brush. 2-58 A229...
Page 113: Drive Mechanism
[A] and the cleaning unit coupling [B]. The cleaning unit drive gear [C] then transmits the drive to the front through the cleaning brush [D]. The gear at the front drives the toner collection coil gear [E]. A229 2-59...
Page 114: Cleaning Blade Pressure Mechanism And Side-To-Side Movement
The pin [C] at the rear end of the cleaning blade holder touches the cam gear [D], which moves the blade from side to side. This movement helps to disperse accumulated toner to prevent early blade edge wear. 2-60 A229...
Page 115: Toner Recycling And Waste Toner Collection Mechanism
[J] towards the development unit [K]. The toner recycling sensor [L] monitors the rotation of the drive gear. If toner is clogged and the coil cannot move when the motor is switched on, an SC495 is generated. A229 2-61...
Page 116 The agitators move sideways, and any toner that is piled too high moves into the toner collection tube [D]. This toner is transported to the toner collection bottle as waste toner. 2-62 A229...
Page 117 "full toner collection bottle" is displayed on the LCD. This condition can be cleared by de-actuating the toner overflow switch while de- actuating then actuating the toner collection bottle switch [J]. A229 2-63...
Page 118: Others
The exhaust fan turns slowly during stand-by and turns quickly during copying to keep the temperature inside the machine constant. To prevent foreign matter from entering the copier inside, there is a dust protection filter in the entrance [C] of the duct. 2-64 A229...
Page 119: Pick-Off Mechanism
The pick-off pawls are always in contact with the drum surface as a result of light spring pressure. They move from side to side during the copy cycle to prevent drum wear at any particular location. This movement is made via a shaft [A] and an a cam [B]. A229 2-65...
Page 120: Quenching
In preparation for the next copy cycle, light from the quenching lamp [A] neutralizes any charge remaining on the drum. The quenching lamp consists of a line of 16 red LEDs extending across the full width of the drum. 2-66 A229...
Page 121: Development And Toner Supply
The machine contains a toner recycling system. The recycled toner is carried to the toner hopper [L] by the toner recycling motor and mixed with new toner by the toner agitator [J]. (The toner recycling system is described in the “Drum Cleaning And Toner Recycling section”.) A229 2-67...
Page 122: Development Mechanism
The development rollers continue to turn, carrying the developer to the drum [D]. When the developer brush contacts the drum surface, the low-negatively charged areas of the drum surface attract and hold the negatively charged toner. In this way, the latent image is developed. A229 2-68...
Page 123: Drive Mechanism
The above gears are helical gears. Helical gears are more quiet than normal gears. The teeth of the development drive gear are chamfered so that they smoothly engage the development roller gear [E] when the unit is installed. A229 2-69...
Page 124: Crossmixing
[E] move it slightly toward the rear of the unit. Part of the developer falls into the auger inlet and is transported to the front of the unit by the auger [F]. The agitator moves the developer slightly to the front as it turns, so the developer stays level in the development unit. A229 2-70...
Page 125: Development Bias
[C]. Then the bias is applied to the upper sleeve roller and the lower casing through the rear sleeve roller holder, which is made of conductive resin. The bias applied to the lower casing prevents toner from being attracted back from the drum. A229 2-71...
Page 126: Toner Supply
[D] has a spiral groove that helps move toner to the supply unit. When the toner bottle holder is opened, the shutter hook [E] moves the toner shutter, which shuts the opening of the toner supply unit and prevents the toner in the toner holder from spilling out. A229 2-72...
Page 127: Toner Supply Mechanism
[D], which drives the agitator gear [E]. Toner is caught in the grooves in the toner supply roller [F]. Then, as the grooves turn past the opening, the toner falls into the development unit. A229 2-73...
Page 128: Toner End Detection
When there is only a small amount of toner inside the toner hopper and pressure on the toner end sensor becomes low, the toner end sensor outputs a pulse signal (once per copy). A229 2-74...
Page 129: Toner Density Control
Toner density sensor initial setting When the new developer is installed, TD sensor initial setting must be done using SP2-801. This sets the sensor output to 2.5V. This value will be used as the TD sensor reference voltage (V A229 2-75...
Page 130: Image Pixel Count Control
This mode should only be use as a temporary countermeasure while waiting for replacement parts, such as a TD sensor. This mode controls the toner supply using the same formula for the toner supply clutch on time. However, the GAIN value is fixed at 0.7. A229 2-76...
Page 131: Toner End Detection
, the CPU turns on the toner supply clutch for 1s again until becomes less than or equal to V If the toner end sensor output remains on even after trying the above procedure 7 times, the components turn off and “Toner End” remains on. A229 2-77...
Page 132: Abnormal Td Sensor Conditions
If there are no spare ID or TD sensors, the toner supply mode can be set to image pixel count mode using SP 2-208-1. Details of how the machine determines an abnormal sensor detection are listed in section 6 (Troubleshooting - SC390). A229 2-78...
Page 133: Image Transfer And Paper Separation
Lifts the transfer belt into contact with the drum. [D] Transfer power pack Generates a constant transfer current. [E] Cleaning roller and cleaning roller cleaning blade Removes toner remaining on the transfer belt to prevent the rear side of the paper from getting dirty A229 2-79...
Page 134: Image Transfer And Paper Separation Mechanism
A229D508.WMF Then a positive charge is applied to the transfer belt through the transfer bias roller [F] to attract the negatively charged toner [G] from the drum. It also attracts the paper and separates it from the drum A229 2-80...
Page 135 ) constant, even if the paper, environmental conditions, or transfer belt surface resistance change. A229D503.WMF The varistor [C] keeps the voltage at the cleaning bias roller [D] constant if there are fluctuations. A229 2-81...
Page 136: Transfer Belt Unit Lift Mechanism
(for example V , ID sensor patterns developed during process control data initial setting) from being transferred onto the transfer belt. 3. To prevent drum characteristics from being changed by coming into contact with material of the rubber belt. A229 2-82...
Page 137: Paper Transportation And Belt Drive Mechanism
[C] to reduce paper attraction, and the paper separates from the belt as a result of its own stiffness. The tapered parts [D] at both sides of the roller [E] help keep the transfer belt [F] in the center, so that it does not run off the rollers. A229D511.WMF A229 2-83...
Page 138: Transfer Belt Cleaning Mechanism
[A]. The gear [C] moves the agitator plate [D] from side to side to transport toner to the toner collection coil [E]. Toner cleaned off the transfer belt is transported to the waste toner collection bottle by the coil. A229 2-84...
Page 139: Toner Collection Mechanism
Transfer belt drive is transmitted to the toner collection coil [A] through idle gears [B]. The toner collection coil [C] transports the collected toner to the toner recycling unit [D] and from there it goes to the waste toner collection bottle. See Drum Cleaning and Toner Recycling for details. A229 2-85...
Page 140: Paper Feed
[B] (550 sheets) and built-in LCT [C] (1500 sheets). Paper can also be fed using the by-pass feed table [D] which has an independent feed mechanism. The by-pass feed table can hold 50 sheets of paper. All feed stations use an FRR feed system. A229 2-86...
Page 141: Drive Mechanism
[F]. The third vertical relay clutch has a one-way-gear [G]. This prevents the clutch from slipping when the knob [H] is turned to remove jammed paper in the paper feed tray and vertical transport area. A229 2-87...
Page 142: Tray Positioning Mechanism - Trays 1 And 2
2.8.3 TRAY POSITIONING MECHANISM – TRAYS 1 AND 2 A229D618.WMF When the tray is placed in the paper feed unit, the lock lever [A] drops behind the lock plate [B] on the support bracket to lock the tray in the proper position. A229 2-88...
Page 143: Paper Lift Mechanism - Trays 1 And 2
[A] turns on. The coupling gear [B] on the tray lift motor engages the pin [C] on the lift arm shaft [D], then it turns the tray lift arm [E] to lift the tray bottom plate [F]. A229 2-89...
Page 144 Then the lift motor turns on again until the lift sensor is activated again. When the tray is drawn out of the feed unit, the lift motor coupling gear [F] disengages the pin [G] of the lift arm shaft [H], then the tray bottom plate [I] drops under its own weight. A229 2-90...
Page 145: Pick-Up And Feed Mechanism - Trays 1 To 3
Then the gear [A] transmits the drive to the pick-up [C], paper feed [D] and separation [E] rollers via gears and the paper feed clutch [F]. The gear [A] also transmits the drive to the vertical transport roller [G] via gears and the vertical relay clutch [H]. A229 2-91...
Page 146: Pick-Up And Feed
When the paper feed sensor [H] detects the leading edge of the paper, the pick-up solenoid de-energizes to lift the pick-up roller [F], and the vertical relay clutch [I] energizes to feed the paper to the vertical paper feed section. A229 2-92...
Page 147: Separation Roller Release Mechanism
After paper feed and the paper feed clutch turns off, the paper feed motor still turns the separation roller [A] in reverse. The separation roller, still contacting the feed roller, turns the feed roller in reverse for 100 ms. Then the separation solenoid turns off. A229 2-93...
Page 148: Paper Skew Prevention Mechanism
PAPER FEED Paper Skew Prevention Mechanism A229D603.WMF The paper press arms [A] on each side press down both sides of the paper, especially if the paper is curled. This helps to prevent paper skew or jams. A229 2-94...
Page 149: Vertical Transport Mechanism
The vertical transport rollers and the idle vertical transport rollers [B], on the inner and outer vertical guide plates, transport the paper up from each feed unit towards the relay and registration rollers. The vertical transport guides [C] can be opened to remove jammed paper in the vertical transport area. A229 2-95...
Page 150: Paper Registration
The registration and relay rollers feed the paper to the image transfer section. The registration sensor is also used for paper misfeed detection. A229 2-96...
Page 151: Registration Drive Mechanism
[E] at the front. There is a paper dust remover [F] at the center of the upper registration roller [D]. This is in line with the feed rollers, where most paper dust is generated. Clean the dust remover every PM visit. A229 2-97...
Page 152: Guide Plate Release Mechanism
The actuator [F] on the guide plate activates the guide plate position sensor [G] when the guide plate opens. To prevent the guide plate from being left open, if the guide plate position sensor is activated, copying is disabled and a caution is displayed on the LCD panel. A229 2-98...
Page 153: Paper Near-End/End Detection - Trays 1 To 3
If there is paper in the tray, the paper end feeler [C] is raised by the paper stack and the paper end sensor [D] is deactivated. When the paper tray runs out of paper, the paper end feeler drops into the cutout [E] in the tray bottom plate and the paper end sensor is activated. A229 2-99...
Page 154: Paper Size Detection - Tray 2
CPU determines the paper size by the combination. Using the asterisk setting (*), a wider range of paper sizes can be used, but the size has to be entered with a UP mode. A229 2-100...
Page 155: Built In Lct
When the paper is present and the tray is up the tray paper set sensor [L] is blocked. When paper runs out and the tray lowers it can not raise again until the tray paper set sensor is unblocked by the addition of paper. A229 2-101...
Page 156: Tray Lock Mechanism
When the bottom plate is lowered to the bottom position, the bottom plate presses down the pin [C] on the lock lever. The opposite end of the lever then moves up, allowing the tray to be pulled out. A229 2-102...
Page 157: By-Pass Feed Table
When there is paper on the by-pass feed table, the paper pushes up the feeler to activate the paper end sensor . The CPU turns off the paper end indicator on the LCD panel and turns the start key from red to green. A229 2-103...
Page 158: Table Open/Close Detection
In this model, opening the by-pass feed table does not shift the copier into interrupt mode. The selected modes and input data before opening the by-pass feed table remain. Also, other paper trays can be selected while the by-pass feed table is open. A229 2-104...
Page 159: Paper Size Detection
A3 length of the exposure glass. However, the registration sensor measures the length of the first sheet of paper (by monitoring the leading and trailing edges). For the second and following copies, the copier uses the correct paper length. A229 2-105...
Page 160: Tandem Feed Tray
[C]. During copying, if there is no paper in the left tray, the left tray is released and can be pulled out to add paper, without interrupting copying from the stack in the right side of the tray. A229 2-106...
Page 161: Side Fence Drive Mechanism
[E] is actuated. Then, a message is displayed advising the user to load some paper into the left side of the tandem tray. A229 2-107...
Page 162: Rear Fence Drive Mechanism
When the actuator on the rear fence activates the return position sensor [D], the rear fence drive motor turns clockwise until the actuator activates the rear fence home position sensor [E]. The whole process takes about 5 seconds. A229 2-108...
Page 163: Tray Lock Mechanism
(no diagram available). Then the stack in the left side of the tray is moved across to the right as described in earlier sections. A229 2-109...
Page 164: Image Fusing
The hooking position of the tension springs [H] on the pressure lever [I] adjusts the roller pressure. The oil supply roller [J] applies a light coat of silicone oil to the hot roller. The oil supply cleaning roller [K] removes the paper dust accumulated on the cleaning roller. A229 2-110...
Page 165: Fusing Entrance Guide
In this model, the transfer belt improves paper transport and the paper path to the fusing entrance is stabilized. This reduces the chance of paper creasing due to paper skew in the fusing unit. A229 2-111...
Page 166: Fusing Drive Mechanism
[C], which drives the hot roller gear [D]. Rotation passes from the gear [C] through the idle gear [E] to the exit roller drive gear [F]. The pressure roller is driven by the friction between the hot and pressure rollers. A229 2-112...
Page 167: Fusing Lamp Control
After this, fusing temperature is kept at 185°C. The CPU changes the fusing lamp on period depending on the temperature measured by the thermistor to keep the fusing temperature as close as possible to the target temperature. A229 2-113...
Page 168: Paper Exit/Duplex
[B] before being fed out. If the user selects duplex mode, the page is directed to the duplex tray [C] after inverting, and back to the machine for printing the second side. A229 2-114...
Page 169: Paper Exit Mechanism
To feed the printed page from the fusing unit straight through to the output tray or finisher, the duplex exit junction gate solenoid [E] energizes to open the junction gate [F]. To feed the page to the inverter and duplex unit, the solenoid stays off. A229 2-115...
Page 170: Duplex Drive Mechanism
The duplex transport clutch [C] transmits this drive to the duplex transport section, and the duplex feed clutch [D] transmits it to the duplex paper feed-out section. The inverter exit roller [E] is driven by the gear [A], and this roller always turns while the fusing/duplex drive motor is on. A229 2-116...
Page 171: Inverter
When the paper is delivered to the jogger fences, the jogger fences move inward to square the paper. After this, the jogger fences move back to the previous position (10 mm away from the paper). A229 2-117...
Page 172: Feed-Out
The paper is fed from the reverse roller to the inverter exit roller [D]. After the paper starts to be fed by the inverter exit roller, the reverse trigger roller moves back up. A229 2-118...
Page 173: Duplex Tray Feed Mechanism
The paper is fed through the duplex tray by duplex transport rollers 1 [C] and 2 [D], and the duplex feed roller [E]. If duplex mode is not selected, the solenoid does not switch the junction gate, and the paper goes to the output tray or finisher face down. A229 2-119...
Page 174: Basic Duplex Feed Operation
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ A229D550.WMF 1. The first 3 sheets are fed and printed. 1) 1st sheet printed (1st page) 2) 2nd sheet printed (3rd page) 3) 3rd sheet printed (5th page) A229D545.WMF A229 2-120...
Page 175 6. The 1st sheet is fed out (1st and 2nd pages printed). 7. The 4th sheet is directed to the duplex unit. 8. The back of the 2nd sheet is printed (4th page). 9. The 5th sheet is fed. A229D548.WMF A229 2-121...
Page 176 18. The 4th and 5th sheets are fed out (pages 7 to 10). 19. The back of the 6th (12th page) and 7th (14th page) sheets are printed. A229D584.WMF 20. The 6th and 7th sheets are fed out (pages 11 to 14). A229 2-122...
Page 177: Longer Than A4 / Letter Lengthwise
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ A229D551.WMF 1. The first 2 sheets are fed and printed. 1) 1st sheet printed (1st page) 2) 2nd sheet printed (3rd page) A229D585.WMF 2. The first 2 sheets go into the duplex unit A229D586.WMF A229 2-123...
Page 178 (4th page) is printed. 7. The 4th sheet (7th page) is fed and printed. A229D588.WMF 8. The 2nd sheet (3rd and 4th pages) is fed out 9. The back of the 3rd sheet (6th page) is printed. A229D589.WMF A229 2-124...
Page 179 PAPER EXIT/DUPLEX 10. The 3rd sheet (5th and 6th pages printed) is fed out. 11. The back of the 4th sheet (8th page) is printed. 12. The 4th sheet (7th and 8th pages) is fed out. A229D590.WMF A229 2-125...
Page 180: Energy Saver Modes
The fusing lamps will always stay on, but the machine will still be able to enter energy saver and low power modes. The way that the machine operates depends on the combination of installed equipment (copier only, copier/printer). A229 2-126...
Page 181: Energy Saver Mode
The recovery time from energy saver to raise the fusing temperature is less than 1 second. NOTE: The polygon motor needs 10 seconds to reach the correct speed. Operation Energy Fusing Main Power Mode System +5V Switch Saver LED Temp. 182 °C Energy Saver A229 2-127...
Page 182: Low Power Mode
The recovery time from low power mode depends on the setting of SP5-920. The default (from 177 °C) is about 20 seconds. System Main Power Recovery Operation Energy Fusing Time Switch Saver LED Temp. About 177 °C 20 seconds A229 2-128...
Page 183: Auto Off Mode
Printing incoming data If the machine receives print data from a PC, the fusing temperature rises to print the data. However, the operation panel stays off. After completing the print job, the machine returns to off mode (sleep mode). A229 2-129...
Page 184: Weekly Timer Off Mode
If a weekly timer code is registered: When print data is sent from a PC, the printer stays off-line. After someone enters the weekly timer code, the printer will go on-line and print the data. A229 2-130...
Page 185: Summary
Low Power Mode Operation Auto off Switch Off Timer Weekly Timer Fusing lamp to low temp. Off Mode Energy Saver LED On System 5V On Weekly Timer Operation Off Time Operation Switch Off A229D649.WMF *Change to: Ready within minutes/seconds A229 2-131...
Page 186: Installation
INSTALLATION...
Page 188: Installation Procedure
Within 5 mm (0.2") of level 1. Front to back: Within 5 mm (0.2") of level 2. Right to left: NOTE: The machine legs may be screwed up or down in order to level the machine. Set a carpenter’s level on the exposure glass. A229...
Page 189: Minimum Space Requirements
1. Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet. 2. Avoid multi-wiring. 3. Do not set anything on the power cord. 120 V/60 Hz: More than 20 A 1. Input voltage level: 220~240 V/50-60 Hz: More than 10 A 2. Permissible voltage fluctuation: A229...
Page 190: Copier (A229)
COPIER (A229) 3.2 COPIER (A229) 3.2.1 ACCESSORY CHECK Check the quantity and condition of the accessories in the box against the following list: Description Q’ty 1. Model Name Decal (-10, -22 machines)......1 2. Operation Instructions – English (-10, -22, -26, -29 machines)..........1 3.
Page 191: Installation Procedure
COPIER (A229) 3.2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CAUTION Rating voltage for Peripherals Make sure to plug the cables into the correct sockets. FINISHER “Rating voltage of Output Connector for Accessory; Max. DC 24 V” “Rating voltage of Output Connector for Accessory; Max. DC 24 V”...
Page 192 COPIER (A229) A229I513.WMF A229I517.WMF A229I518.WMF CAUTION Keep the power cord unplugged when starting the following procedure. NOTE: 1) Keep the shipping retainers after installing the machine. They will be reused if the machine is moved to another location in the future.
Page 193 COPIER (A229) A229I520.WMF A229I102.WMF 4. Open the front cover and remove the strips of tape [A]. 5. Remove the blade release pin [B] together with the transfer belt lock plate [C] (1 screw). 6. Pull out the fusing unit. Lower the lever [D], remove the oil supply unit [E], and remove the front and rear clamps [F].
Page 194 COPIER (A229) A229I515.PCX A229I160.WMF A229I105.WMF 7. Remove the shutter inner cover [A] (1 screw). 8. Remove the screw [B] securing the toner bottle holder. 9. Swing out the toner bottle holder [C]. 10. Remove the screw [D] that holds the drum stay [E].
Page 195 COPIER (A229) A229I501.WMF A229I529.WMF 12. Disconnect two connectors [A]. 13. Pull out the development unit [B] as shown. NOTE: 1) To prevent scratches on the drum, push the development unit to the right while pulling it out. 2) When pulling out the development unit, do not pull the knob [C].
Page 196 COPIER (A229) A229I503.WMF A229I504.WMF A229I505.WMF 16. Pour in one pack of developer [A] while turning the knob [B]. Distribute the developer evenly along the development unit. 17. Attach the toner hopper [C] to the development unit (2 screws). 18. Install the development unit in the machine.
Page 197 COPIER (A229) A229I160.WMF A229I153.WMF 21. Set the toner bottle holder in position (1 screw [A]) and attach the shutter inner cover [B] (1 screw). NOTE: When attaching the shutter cover, make sure that the pin [C] in the shutter engages the stopper [D].
Page 198 COPIER (A229) A229I521.WMF 24. Install the original exit tray [A] (3 screws). 25. Connect the ARDF connector [B] to the socket at the rear of the copier. 26. Attach the face up decal [C] to the feed tray as shown.
Page 199 COPIER (A229) A229I522.TIF A229I523.TIF 29. Select “Copy SP” [A] on the LCD, and perform the initial setting as follows: 1) Enter “2963” using the numeric keys. 2) Press the “Enter” key. 3) Press the “Start” key [B] on the LCD.
Page 200: Paper Size Change
8" x 10" – 8" x 13" – NOTE: When the paper size slider is set at the “ ” position, a wider range of paper sizes can be selected using the System Settings in the User Tools. 3-13 A229...
Page 201: 1,500-Sheet Paper Tray (Tray 3)
2. Change the position of the front and the rear side fences [D] (1 screw each) and the end fence [B] (one screw) to match the required paper size. 3. Remove the protection bracket if the paper size will be larger than A4 sideways. A229 3-14...
Page 202 6. Press the “Paper Size Setting” key [B], then press the “Tray 3: Paper Size Setting” key [C]. Then press the appropriate paper size key. 7. Press the “Exit” key [D] twice to leave UP mode. 8. Check the copy quality and machine operation. 3-15 A229...
Page 203: Tandem Feed Tray Paper Size Change (Tray 1)
2. Remove the rear and front side fences [B] (one screw and one pushlock each) on the right tandem tray. 3. Re-position the end fences [C] on both rear and front side fences (1 screw each) to match the required paper size. A229 3-16...
Page 204 5. Change the position of the front and rear side fences [D] (2 screws each) and end fence [E] (2 screws) on the left tandem tray to match the required paper size. 6. Enter System Settings in User Tools, and select the paper size that you just set the fences up for. 3-17 A229...
Page 205 4. Install both side fences in the appropriate position for the required paper size (one screw and one lock pin for each side fence). NOTE: Support plates [C] are used only for A4, B5, and letter lengthwise sizes. Keep the end fences and support plates for future use. A229 3-18...
Page 206: Optional Lct
[B] (2 screws) of the left tandem tray to match the required paper size. 6. Enter System Settings in User Tools, and select the paper size that you just set the fences up for. 3.3.4 OPTIONAL LCT Refer to Side Fence Position Change in the LCT service manual. 3-19 A229...
Page 207: Changing The Universal Tray Paper Size
2. Change the position of the size sensor slider [B] to the asterisk position. 3. Enter SP mode (No. 5112) and select “Yes” (non-standard paper size can be input for tray 2.) 4. Select the paper size (A5/5 " x 8 " lengthwise paper size) using an UP mode. A229 3-20...
Page 208: Accessory Check
3. Tapping Screw - M4 x 8 ............3 4. Philips Pan Head Screw - M4 x 16........3 5. Philips Pan Head Screw - M4 x 6........1 6. Installation Procedure (English) .......... 1 7. New Equipment Condition Report (Multi-language) .... 1 3-21 A229...
Page 209: Installation Procedure
2. Open the LCT cover [B] and remove the tape [C] that holds the paper trailing edge stopper. 3. Remove the tray cushion [D] and the strips of tape [E]. 4. Remove the LCT connector [F] (3 screws). A229 3-22...
Page 210 A698I506.WMF 5. Remove the feed unit cover [A] (2 screws) and free the LCT connectors [B]. 6. Remove the shipping retainers [C]. 7. Install the LCT feed unit [D] in the copier (3 screws - M4 x 8). 3-23 A229...
Page 211 3) Attach the LCT connector to the copier (3 screws - M4 x 16). 9. Remove the screw that holds the upper cover hinge [E], then slide the LCT cover [F] to the right and remove it (1 screw). 10. Remove the rear upper cover [G] (2 screws). A229 3-24...
Page 212 12. Insert the two pins [C] on the LCT connector into the two holes in the LCT. 13. Secure the LCT to the LCT connector (3 screws). 14. Put the cap [D] in the front screw access hole. 3-25 A229...
Page 213 17. Attach the rear upper cover [B] (2 screws). 18. Attach the LCT cover [C] (1 screw). 19. Plug in the copier and check the machine’s operation. NOTE: The copier automatically recognizes that the LCT has been installed. A229 3-26...
Page 214: 3,000-Sheet Finisher (A697)
11. Cushion ........1 4. Shift Tray ........1 12. Upper Grounding Plate for the A232 copier...........1 5. Exit Guide Mylar for the A229 ..1 13. Lower Grounding Plate....2 6. Shift Tray Guide for the A232..1 14. Installation Procedure (English)...1 7.
Page 215: Installation Procedure
3,000-SHEET FINISHER (A697) 3.5.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE A697I506.WMF A697I507.WMF CAUTION Unplug the main machine’s power cord before starting the following procedure. 1. Unpack the finisher and remove the tapes. A229 3-28...
Page 216 4. Install the front joint bracket [C] and rear joint bracket [D] (2 screws – M4 x 14 each). 5. Peel off the backing of the double-sided tape that is attached to the lower grounding plate [E]. 6. Attach the lower grounding plate to the bottom edge of the paper tray unit as shown. 3-29 A229...
Page 217 13. Install the shift tray [G] (4 screws). 14. Connect the finisher cable [H] to the main machine. 15. Attach the staple position decal [I] to the ARDF as shown. 16. Turn on the main power switch and check the finisher operation. A229 3-30...
Page 218: Punch Unit Installation (A812)
8. Harness – Short ..............1 9. Hopper ................1 10. Punch Position Decal ............1 11. Tapping Screw – M4 x 10 ..........2 12. Screw with Flat Washer – M4 x 6........1 13. New Equipment Condition Report (Multi-language) ..1 3-31 A229...
Page 219: Punch Unit Installation
1. Unpack the punch unit and remove the shipping retainers [A] (4 screws) and [B] (1 screw). 2. Open the front door and remove the hopper cover [C] (2 screws). 3. Remove the rear cover (2 screws) and remove the transport guide plate [D] (4 screws). A229 3-32...
Page 220 (1 mm), because they are used for adjusting the punch hole position. 5. Install the punch unit [B] and secure it with a long stepped screw [C]. 6. Install the punch unit knob [D] (1 screw). 7. Secure the rear of the punch unit (2 screws [E]). 3-33 A229...
Page 221 10. When a three-punch-hole-unit is installed: Change switch 1 of DIP SW 100 on the finisher control board to ON. 11. Slide the hopper [F] into the finisher. 12. Reassemble the finisher and attach it to the copier. Then check the punch unit operation. A229 3-34...
Page 222: Output Tray (A814)
Check the accessories in the box against the following list. Description Q’ty 1. Output Tray ................. 1 2. Tray Paper Limit Sensor Feeler .......... 1 3. Feeler Securing Bracket............1 4. Tapping Screw – M3 x 6 ............. 1 3-35 A229...
Page 223: Output Tray Installation Procedure
1. Remove the left cover [A] (2 screws). 2. Attach the sensor feeler [B] to the feeler securing bracket [C], and install it in the copier as shown (1 screw). 3. Reinstall the left cover and install the output tray [D] as shown. A229 3-36...
Page 224: Key Counter Installation
6. Install the stepped screw [G]. 7. Install the key counter assembly [H] (1 screw). 8. Instruct the user’s key operator to enable the key counter with the User Tools (User Tools – System Settings – Count Manager – Key Counter). 3-37 A229...
Page 226: Service Tables
SERVICE TABLES...
Page 228: General Cautions
If the drum unit is loose, poor contact of the drum connectors may cause electrical noise, resulting in unexpected malfunctions (RAM data change is the worst case). 3. To prevent drum scratches, remove the development unit before removing the drum unit. A229...
Page 229: Transfer Belt Unit
4. Do not touch the glass surface of the polygon mirror motor unit with bare hands. 5. After replacing the LD unit, do the laser beam pitch adjustment. Otherwise, an SC condition will be generated. A229...
Page 230: Charge Corona
9. When replacing the TD sensor, the developer should be replaced and then the TD sensor initial setting procedure (SP 2-801) should be done. A229...
Page 231: Cleaning
4.1.11 USED TONER 1. We recommend checking the amount of used toner at every EM. 2. Dispose of used toner in accordance with local regulations. Never throw toner into an open flame, for toner dust may ignite. A229...
Page 232: Service Program Mode
NOTE: 1) The installed applications appear as Copy SP and Printer SP. If the printer application is not installed, its name does not appear. 2) The meaning of the bottom line is as follows. • “Ver 7.15 uk” is the SBICU board software version. A229...
Page 233 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE 3) Touch the application which you need. Then, the application’s SP mode display will appear, as shown. A229M501.TIF Exiting SP mode 1) Touch the “Exit” keys to return to the standby mode display. A229...
Page 234: Accessing Copy Mode From Within An Sp Mode
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Accessing Copy Mode from within an SP Mode 1) Touch the “Copy Mode” key. A229M502.TIF 2) Select the appropriate copy mode and make trial copies. 3) To return to the SP mode, touch the “SP mode” key. A229M503.TIF A229...
Page 235: Selecting The Program Number
Input the required program number. Touch Panel 1. Touch the 1st level program. A229M501 TIF 2. Touch the 2nd level program. A229M502 TIF NOTE: A “*” mark indicates that there are 3rd level programs. 3. Touch the 3rd level program. A229...
Page 236: Inputting A Value Or Setting For An Sp Mode
NOTE: 1) If you forget to touch the “Start” key or OK key, the previous value remains. 2) To change from “+” to “-“ use the “•” key before entering the required value, to change from - to + use the Clear/Stop key. 3. Exit SP mode. A229...
Page 237: Service Program Mode Tables
(SP2-902-3, No.10). + 0.0 mm Use the “•” key to toggle from + to - and the Clear/Stop key to toggle from - to + before entering the value. The specification is 0 ±2.0 mm. A229 4-10...
Page 238 3: No idling Refer to “Detailed Section Descriptions - Fusing Temperature Control” for more details. 1-104 Fusing Temperature Control Selects the fusing temperature control On/Off mode. control Phase control After changing the setting, turn the main switch off and on. A229 4-11...
Page 239: Drum
ID sensor pattern. Pattern 10 V/step Normally, there is no need to adjust this.. If -650 V the user wants high density copies, the sensor pattern must be lighter, so this voltage must be a higher negative voltage. A229 4-12...
Page 240 1=1.1 µW Do not change the value. LD1 Power Factory use only. Do not use this SP Start mode. Adjustment Stop (Start/End) Factory use only. Do not use this SP LD2 Power Start Adjustment mode. Stop (Start/End) A229 4-13...
Page 241 109-7. After replacing the LD unit, this SP mode must be done. 2-110 Test Mode dpi Designer use only. Do not change this 0: 400 dpi value. 1: 600 dpi 2: 15.4 x 16 3: 16 x 15.4 A229 4-14...
Page 242 2-210 ID Sensor Interval Changes the interval for making the ID 0 ~ 500 1 copy/step sensor pattern (V detection). 50 copies If the user normally makes copies with a high proportion of black, reduce the interval. A229 4-15...
Page 243 The post card mode is selected when the by-pass tray is selected and the width is detected as A6. Between Adjusts the current applied to the transfer 15 ~ 200 1 µA/step Papers belt between the pages. 15 µ µ µ µ A A229 4-16...
Page 244 Example: 10. Trimming Area This SP mode is useful for finding whether the LDDR or the SBICU is defective. If the printout is not OK, the LDDR is defective. 2-906 Vcont Manual Setting Factory use only. 10 V A229 4-17...
Page 245 1 : Yes drum. Toner is applied, and this must be cleaned off the belt. This SP mode determines whether bias is applied to the transfer belt cleaning bias roller at this time. 2-961 Developer Initialization (Factory) Factory use only. A229 4-18...
Page 246 Factory use only Pump Clutch 0 ~ 5 On Time 1 /step Factory use only Pump Motor 0 ~ 20 On Time 1 s/step Return to First Factory use only 0 ~ 50 Toner Waste 1 time/step 30 times A229 4-19...
Page 247 Periodic Auto Process Control Select whether process initial setting is started at periodical interval if the following conditions exist. 1. 24 hours or more have been passed since the last Process Control Initial Setting 2. The copy job is finished. A229...
Page 248 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONAL LEFT BLANK A229...
Page 249 Displays the charge grid voltage which resulted from the latest V adjustment. LD Power Displays the LD power correction value which resulted from the latest V (Correction) adjustment. Displays the latest drum surface voltage measured on the ID sensor pattern. A229 4-20...
Page 250 * Adjusts the right side erase margin for 0.0 ~ 0.9 scanning. 0.1 mm/step 0.5 mm See the comment for SP 4-012-1. 4-013 Scanner Free Run Performs a scanner free run with the 0: Stop exposure lamp on. 1: Start A229 4-21...
Page 251 * Checks the value of the black level for the 0 ~ 255 - O ch ODD channel after adjusting the black level 1/step at power-up. This SP mode is for designer use only. Do not use this SP mode. A229 4-22...
Page 252 This SP mode is for factory use only. Do Adjustment at Factory not use this SP mode. Overflow Flag Checks the overflow flag data during the OFO/SGDO automatic scanner adjustment. = 0000 OFE/SGDO This SP mode is for designer use only. = 0000 A229 4-23...
Page 253 * Selects the MTF filter coefficient in the main 0 ~ 6 (257% ~ 400%) scan direction for 257% ~ 400% 1/step enlargement for text mode. 0:Weak 6:Strong This SP is ignored unless the user selects ‘SP Mode Changed’ in UP mode. A229 4-24...
Page 254 (155% ~ 256%) 1: x 0.5 direction for 155% ~ 256% enlargement for text mode. 2: x 1 3: x 2 4: x 4 This SP is ignored unless the user selects ‘SP Mode Changed’ in UP mode. A229 4-25...
Page 255 * Selects the MTF filter coefficient in the sub 0 ~ 8 Level scan direction for 65% ~ 154% 1/step (65% ~ 154%) magnification for text mode. 0:No filter, 1:Weak 8:Strong This SP is ignored unless the user selects ‘SP Mode Changed’ in UP mode. A229 4-26...
Page 256 257% ~ 400% enlargement in 1: x 0.5 (257% ~ 400%) text mode. 2: x 1 3: x 2 4: x 4 This SP is ignored unless the user selects ‘SP Mode Changed’ in UP mode. A229 4-27...
Page 257 Selects one of the following video data outputs, which will be Path used for printing. 0: After image scanning 1: After image data form application 2: After gradation processing 3: Test pattern 4: Normal video processing Do not change the value. A229 4-28...
Page 258 ‘SP Mode Changed’ in UP mode. 4-907 Text/Photo Auto Separation Method * Selects whether auto text/photo separation 0: No is done before error diffusion in text/photo 1: Yes mode. This SP is ignored unless the user selects ‘SP Mode Changed’ in UP mode. A229 4-29...
Page 259 Image Data Selects one of the following video data outputs, which will be Path - used for application. Application 0: After image scanning 1: After image processing 2: After MSU 3: Normal operation Do not change the value. A229 4-30...
Page 260 At this time, use SP4-911-2. HDD Model Displays the model name of the HDD. Name Display If the HDD is not installed or the HDD connector is not connected, SC360 will be displayed. However, the user can make single copies. A229 4-31...
Page 261 * This SP mode is for designer use only. L. Min. Thresh 0 ~ 255 Level (Sub 1/step Scan) – Half Tone * This SP mode is for designer use only. H. Max. 0 ~ 255 Thresh Level 1/step (Main Scan) – Half Tone A229 4-32...
Page 262 If "1" is selected, the total counter and the current user code counter count up twice when A3/11"x17" paper is used. 5-106 ID Shift Level ADS Level * Selects the image density level that is used 1 ~ 7 Selection in ADS mode. 1 notch /step A229 4-33...
Page 263 0 ~ 255 copies/step 0 k copies When set to "0", the alarm is disabled. 5-504 Jam Alarm Level(RSS function) Jam Alarm * Japanese version only. 0: No Do not change the values. Level 1: L 2: M 3: H A229 4-34...
Page 264 Normally, this SP mode should not be used. It is used only after replacing the NVRAM, or when the copier malfunctions due to a damaged NVRAM. The LCD coordinates are also cleared, see “LCD Touch Panel Calibration”. A229 4-35...
Page 265 Press the “ •” key to input a pause. Press the "Clear modes" key to delete the telephone number. 5-816 CSS Function * Japanese version only. Function Do not change the values. Setting CE Call * Japanese version only. Do not change the values. A229 4-36...
Page 266 See the "System Parameter and Data Lists" section for how to print the lists. Logged Data Prints the machine status history data list. Start See the "System Parameter and Data Lists" section for how to print the lists. A229 4-37...
Page 267 ADF Free Run (Two-sided original) Performs an ADF free run in two-sided original mode. Press “1” to start. This is a general free run controlled from the copier. For more detailed free run modes, see the ‘Test Points/Dip Switches/LEDs’ section. A229 4-38...
Page 268 Original None Wait Time ⇒ 6-901-1 Normal Original Adjust the interval between the original in 500ms~700ms 10mm/step normal original mode. ⇒ 620ms 6-901-2 Thin Original 500ms~700ms Adjust the interval between the original in 10mm/step thin original mode. 520ms A229 4-39...
Page 269 * Displays the total number of prints by paper A5 Sideways * size. B5 Sideways LT Sideways HLT Sideways Other Sizes A4 Lengthwise A5 Lengthwise B5 Lengthwise LT Lengthwise Lengthwise 7-201 Total Scan Count * Displays the total number of scanned originals. A229 4-40...
Page 270 201% ~ 400% Direct Mag. Direct Size Mag. Size Mag. Fixed Mag. 7-304 Total Copies By Copy Mode Letter * Displays the total number of prints by copy Letter/Photo * mode. Photo Generation Pale Punch Multiple Copy Sort Staple A229 4-41...
Page 271 Total Number * Displays the total number of stored originals of Originals in the copy server. Scanned 7-321 Copy Server : Each Size of Original * Displays the total number of stored originals * in the server by size. A229 4-42...
Page 272 * multiple copy quantity, using the copy 1 to 6 ~ 10 * server. 1 to 11 ~ 20 1 to 21 ~ 50 1 to 51 ~ 100 1 to 100 ~ 300 1 to 301 ~ A229 4-43...
Page 273 Combine 1 Side Combine 2 Side Booklet Magazine Batch Mode Mixed Sizes Thin 7-333 Tandem : Copy Number of Each Slave Mode * Japanese version only Original Mode : Text Original Mode : Text/Photo Original Mode : Photo A229 4-44...
Page 274 Total Jam Counter * Displays the total number of copy jams and original jams. 7-502 Total Copy Jam Counter * Displays the total number of copy jams. 7-503 Total Original Jam Counter * Displays the total number of original jams. A229 4-45...
Page 275 * (Duplex Transport Sensor 3) Sensor 3 Duplex Exit * (Not Used) Sensor Entrance Sensor – Fin. Upper Tray Exit Sensor – Fin. Shift Tray Exit Sensor – Fin. Stapler Tray Entrance Sensor – Fin. Stapler Tray Paper Sensor – Fin. A229 4-46...
Page 276 Exit Sensor Duplex Entrance Sensor Duplex Relay * (Duplex Transport Sensor 1) Sensor 1 Duplex Relay * (Duplex Transport Sensor 2) Sensor 2 Duplex Relay * (Duplex Transport Sensor 3) Sensor 3 Duplex Exit * (Not Used) Sensor A229 4-47...
Page 277 6 th Previous 7 th Previous 8 th Previous 9 th Previous Original : Latest Previous 2 nd Previous 3 rd Previous 4 th Previous 5 tht Previous 6 th Previous 7 th Previous 8 th Previous 9 th Previous A229 4-48...
Page 278 Copy Counter Reset - Magnification Resets all counters of SP7-301. Start 7-825 Total Counter Reset Resets the electrical total counter. Start Usually, this SP mode is done at installation. This SP mode works only once when the counter value is negative A229 4-49...
Page 279 Copy Server : Clear Print Job Page Distribution Resets all counters of SP7-325 Start 7-926 Copy Server : Clear Print Job File Distribution Resets all counters of SP7-326 Start 7-927 Copy Server : Clear Print Job Set Distribution Resets all counters of SP7-327. Start A229 4-50...
Page 280: Test Pattern Printing (Sp2-902)
Horizontal Line (2-dot) 16 Grayscales (Vert./Hor Overlay) Grid Pattern (Single-dot) Not used Grid Pattern (Double-dot) Horizontal Line (1-dot) Alternating Dot Pattern Grid Pattern (Single-dot) Full Dot Pattern Grid Pattern (Double-dot) Black Band Alternating Dot Pattern Trimming Area Blank Page A229 4-51...
Page 281: Input Check
Side Fence Positioning Not Detected Fence Sensor Detected Base Plate Down Sensor Not Detected Detected Rear Fence HP Sensor Not Detected At home Position Side Fence Close Sensor Open Closed Rear Fence Return Sensor Not detected Return position A229 4-52...
Page 282 No Paper Detected Not used (Toner Not used Collection) Not used Not used Paper Feed Motor Lock Overload Normal Toner Overflow Switch Full Not full Toner Collection Bottle Set Not set Switch Toner Collection Motor Pulse Pulse Sensor A229 4-53...
Page 283 Not paper LCT Down Sensor Not detected Detect LCT Lift Sensor Layout Not lifted LCT Paper Height 1 Not detected Detected Sensor Fusing Zero Cross Detected Not detected (LCT2) Not Used Front Door Safety Switch Closed Open Not Used A229 4-54...
Page 284: Drum Unit
13” 1/2 ” sideways 8” x 10 1/2” A5 sideways x 10” “ 8K lengthwise 8” x 13” (Taiwan Version only) 16K lengthwise 10” x 14” (Taiwan Version only) 16K sideways 11” x 15” (Taiwan Version only) A229 4-55...
Page 285: Adf Input Check (Sp5-007)
Feed Cover Sensor Close Open Exit Cover Sensor Close Open Bottom Plate HP Sensor At home Not home position position Bottom Plate Position Detected Not detected Sensor Pick-up Roller HP Sensor At home Not home position position Not used A229 4-56...
Page 286: Output Check
Not used Fusing/Duplex Motor Optics Cooling Fan 1st Vertical Relay Clutch Duplex Cooling Fan 2nd Vertical Relay Clutch Exhaust Fan (Low speed) 3rd Vertical Relay Clutch Exhaust Fan (High speed) Not used Fusing Fan Relay Clutch Not used A229 4-57...
Page 287: Adf Output Check (Sp5-008)
5) SP5-990-5 : Copy mode list (UP mode No.10) 6) SP5-990-6 : SP mode data list with a large font size 2. Select the paper size and press "Start" on the display. 3. After printing the list, exit SP mode. A229 4-58...
Page 288: Memory All Clear (Sp5-801)
8. Referring to the SMC data lists, re-enter any values which had been changed from their factory settings. 9. Do SP 3-001-2 (ID Sensor Initial Setting) and SP4-911-1 (HDD media test). 10. Check the copy quality and the paper path, and do any necessary adjustments. A229 4-59...
Page 289: Software Reset
1. Make sure that the machine is in the copier standby mode. 2. Press the User Tools key. 3. Hold down the “#” key and touch “Copy Features” key. 4. A confirmation message will be displayed, then press “Yes”. A229 4-60...
Page 290: Program Download
1. Turn off the main power switch. 2. Remove the flash memory card cover [A]. 3. Plug the flash memory card [B] into the card slot. NOTE: Make sure that the surface printed “A” faces upwards. 4. Turn on the main power switch. A229M507.TIF A229 4-61...
Page 291 SBICU. This takes about 3 minutes. Display during erasing A229M508.TIF Display during writing A229M509.TIF Display when the download is complete If downloading failed, an error message appears on the display. At this time, touch the “OK” key to re-try the download. A229 4-62...
Page 292: Download From Sbicu To Flash Memory Card
5. Touch the “COPY” key. The machine erases the current software, then writes the new software to the flash memory card. This takes about 3 minutes. The display changes in the same way as for “Download from flash memory card to SBICU”. A229 4-63...
Page 293: User Program Mode
By-pass Tray : Special Paper Indication Tray 1 : Special Paper Indication Tray 2 : Special Paper Indication Tray 3 : Special Paper Indication Count Manager LCT : Special Paper Indication Set User Code Key Counter AOF (Keep it on) A229 4-64...
Page 294: Copy Features Table
Shrink & Center Ratio Reproduction Enlarge 1 Ratio 1/2 Enlarge 2 Enlarge 3 Enlarge 4 Enlarge 5 Priority Setting : Enlarge Reproduction Reduce 1 Ratio 1/2 Reduce 2 Reduce 3 Reduce 4 Reduce 5 Reduce 6 Priority Setting : Reduce A229 4-65...
Page 295 Combine : Auto Eject Rotate Sort Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Mode Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Count Manager Check/Rest/Print Copy Counter Print Reset Counter Reset All User Code Register/Change/Delete Register Change Delete User Code Delete All User Code A229 4-66...
Page 296: Image Quality Setting By Up Mode
Magnification Ratio: 32− 64% MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak Normal UP mode Sharp Soft Coefficient Level – Main Scan SP4-903-011 Coefficient Level – Sub Scan SP4-903-041 Strength Level – Main Scan SP4-903-020 Strength Level – Sub Scan SP4-903-050 A229 4-67...
Page 297 Magnification Ratio: 257 − 400% MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak Normal UP mode Sharp Soft Coefficient Level – Main Scan SP4-903-014 Coefficient Level – Sub Scan SP4-903-044 Strength Level – Main Scan SP4-903-023 Strength Level – Sub Scan SP4-903-053 A229 4-68...
Page 298: Text/Photo Mode
Magnification Ratio: 155 − 256% (All Areas: Text Mode) MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak UP mode Letter Normal Mode Coefficient Level SP4-903-017 Magnification Ratio: 257 − 400% (All Areas: Text Mode) MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak UP mode Letter Normal Mode Coefficient Level SP4-903-017 A229 4-69...
Page 299: Photo Mode
SP4-904-003 (Filter Type Selection in Photo Mode) should be “1: Smoothing”. If the user selects “SP Mode Changed” to use an MTF filter setting for photo mode, SP4-904-003 (Filter Type Selection in Photo Mode) should be “0: MTF”. A229 4-70...
Page 300: Pale Mode
Coefficient Level SP4-903-018 Magnification Ratio: 110 − 154% MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak UP mode Sharp Normal Soft Coefficient Level SP4-903-018 Magnification Ratio: 155 − 400% MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak UP mode Sharp Normal Soft Coefficient Level SP4-903-018 A229 4-71...
Page 301: Generation Mode
Coefficient Level SP4-903-019 Magnification Ratio: 110 − 154% MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak UP mode Sharp Normal Soft Coefficient Level SP4-903-019 Magnification Ratio: 155 − 400% MTF Filter Strength Strong Weak UP mode Sharp Normal Soft Coefficient Level SP4-903-019 A229 4-72...
Page 302: Test Points/Dip Switches/Leds
Should be OFF 4.5.4 TEST POINTS I/O Board Number Monitored Signal TP163 TP165 Ground TP167 +24V TP168 TP170 -12V TP171 +12V TP172 5V DC TP173 +24V Paper Feed Board Number Monitored Signal TP102 +24V TP103 Ground TP104 Ground TP105 A229 4-73...
Page 303: Fuses
4.5.6 VARIABLE RESISTORS ADF Main Board Function VR101 Adjusts the original registration for the 1st side of the original. VR102 Adjusts the original stop position against the left scale for the 2nd side of the original. VR103 Not used A229 4-74...
Page 304: Leds
Scanner Positioning Pin (4 pcs/set) 54209516 Test Chart – OS-A3 (10 pcs/Set) A0299387 Digital Multimeter – FLUKE 87 4.6.4 LUBRICANTS Part Number Description Q’ty A0289300 Grease Barrierta JFE 5 5/2 52039502 Silicone Grease G-501 G0049668 Grease: KS660: SHIN ETSU A229 4-75...
Page 305: Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Dry cloth or blower brush Air Filter – Large Air Filter – Small Development Roller Shaft Lubricate with KS660 (G0049668) (Lower) Drive Gears Blower brush Toner Bottle Holder Dry cloth or vacuum cleaner Toner Hopper Entrance Dry cloth A229 4-76...
Page 306: Transfer Belt Unit
Replace if necessary. Pressure Roller Use a suitable solvent. Pressure Roller Bearings Fusing Thermistor Replace if necessary. Hot Roller Strippers Water or alcohol Oil Supply Roller Replace if necessary. Bushings Pressure Roller Cleaning Replace as a set. Roller and Bushings A229 4-77...
Page 307 150k, Separation Roller replace the rollers. After replacing the rollers, reset the counter (SP7-816-5). Bottom Plate Pad Dry or damp cloth Paper Feed Clutch Replace at 1,500k Relay Clutch Replace at 1,500k Pick-up Solenoid Replace at 1,500k A229 4-78...
Page 308 150K 300K 450K NOTE 3,000-SHEET FINISHER Rollers Clean with water or alcohol. Brush Roller Replace if necessary. Discharge Brush Clean with a dry cloth. Sensors Blower brush Jogger Fences Replace if necessary. Punch Waste Hopper Empty the hopper. A229 4-79...
Page 310: Replacement And Adjustment
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT...
Page 312: Exterior
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before attempting any of the procedures in this section. 5.1 EXTERIOR 5.1.1 FRONT Front Door A229R638.WMF 1. Open the front door [A]. 2. Lower the pin [B] to unhook the upper hinge bracket [C]. 3. Unhook the lower pin [D]. A229...
Page 313: Right
Lower Right Cover 1. Remove the paper feed cover [A] (2 screws). 16. Remove the lower right cover [C] (2 screws). NOTE: When re-installing the upper and lower right cover, put the hooks in the holes in the frame. A229...
Page 314: Left
A229R640.WMF Upper Left Cover 1. Remove the upper left cover [A] (2 screws). Lower Left Cover 1. Remover the lower left cover [B] (2 screws). NOTE: When re-installing the covers, put the hooks in the holes in the frame. A229...
Page 315: Rear
3. Remove the upper rear cover [B] (2 screws). Lower Rear Cover 1. Turn off the main switch. 2. Remove the lower rear cover [C] (2 screws). NOTE: When re-installing the upper and lower rear cover, hook the cover onto the frame as shown in the diagram.. A229...
Page 316: Document Feeder
1. Remove the front cover. 2. Remove the grounding wire (1 screw). 3. Remove the left cover [C] (1 screw, 1 connector). Upper Exit Cover Removal 1. Remove the front cover. 2. Remove the upper exit cover [D] (1 screw). A229...
Page 317 2. Remove the original tray. 3. Remove the upper cover [B] (2 screws). Bottom Plate Removal 1. Remove the front and rear covers. 2. Remove the original tray. 3. Remove the bottom plate [C] (1 snap ring, 1 connector). A229...
Page 318: Feed Unit Removal And Separation Roller Replacement
(Pull the feed unit to the front, release the shaft at the rear, and release the front bushing.) 4. Remove the separation roller cover [C]. 5. Remove the snap ring [D]. 6. Remove the torque limiter [E] and separation roller [F]. A229...
Page 319: Feed Belt Replacement
NOTE: The springs [C] come off the feed belt cover easily. 4. Replace the feed belt [D]. NOTE: When reinstalling the pick-up roller unit, make sure that levers [E] and [F] on the front and rear original guides are resting on the pick-up roller unit cover. A229...
Page 320: Pick-Up Roller Replacement
1. Open the left cover. 2. Remove the two snap rings [A]. 3. Remove the two bushings [B]. 4. Replace the pick-up roller [C]. NOTE: When reinstalling the pick-up roller, make sure that the one-way clutch [D] is not at the gear side. A229...
Page 321: Sensor Replacement
2. Remove the guide plate [A] (5 screws). 3. Replace the entrance sensor [B] (1 connector). Registration Sensor 1. Release the transport belt unit [C]. 2. Remove the sensor bracket [D] (1 screw). 3. Replace the registration sensor [E] (1 connector, 1 screw). A229 5-10...
Page 322: Width Sensor
3. Remove the stopper screw [A]. 4. Remove the guide plate [B] (2 screws). 5. Release the front end of the upper transport roller [C] (1 bushing, 1 E-ring). 6. Remove the sensor unit [D] (1 screw). 7. Replace the width sensor. 5-11 A229...
Page 323: Exit Sensor And Inverter Sensor
[D]. Inverter Sensor 1. Remove the front and rear covers. 2. Remove the right lower cover [E] (4 screws). 3. Remove the guide plate [F] (3 screws). 4. Replace the inverter sensor [G] (1 connector). A229 5-12...
Page 324: Transport Belt Replacement
2) When installing the transport belt, make sure that the belt runs under the belt guide spacers [E]. 3) When securing the transport belt assembly with the six screws, make sure to secure the four upper screws first. 5-13 A229...
Page 325: Scanner Unit
2. Remove the rear scale [A] (3 screws). 3. Remove the left scale [B] (2 screws). 4. Remove the exposure glass [C]. NOTE: When reinstalling the exposure glass, make sure that the mark [D] is positioned at the rear left corner, as shown. A229 5-14...
Page 326: Operation Panel
SCANNER UNIT 5.3.2 OPERATION PANEL A229R675.WMF 1. Remove the operation panel [A] (2 screws, 1 connector). 5-15 A229...
Page 327: Lens Block
3. Replace the lens block assembly [B] (2 screws, 3 connectors). 4. Do the scanner and printer copy adjustments. (See Replacement and Adjustment – Copy Image Adjustments.) NOTE: When putting back the lens cover, take care not to pinch the operation panel cable. A229 5-16...
Page 328: Original Size Sensors
1. Remove the exposure glass. (See Exposure Glass.) 2. Remove the original width sensor [A] (1 screw, 1 connector). 3. Remove the lens cover [B] (12 screws). 4. Remove the original length sensors [C] (1 screw and 1 connector each). 5-17 A229...
Page 329: Exposure Lamp
5. Remove the exposure lamp [C] (1 screw, 2 connectors). NOTE: Do not touch the glass surface of the exposure lamp with fingers. NOTE: When reinstalling, make sure that the front side of the lamp [D] is properly positioned on the lamp holder [E] as shown. A229 5-18...
Page 330: Scanner H.p Sensor
2. Open the front door and swing out the toner bottle. 3. Remove the operation panel bottom cover [A] (4 screws – see Scanner Wire). 4. Remove the scanner H.P sensor bracket [B] (1 screw). 5. Remove the scanner H.P sensor [C] (1 connector). 5-19 A229...
Page 331: Scanner Motor/Scanner Motor Drive Board
4. Do the scanner and printer copy adjustments. (See Replacement and Adjustment – Copy Image Adjustments.) Scanner Motor Drive Board 1. Do steps 1 and 2 of the scanner motor removal. 2. Replace the scanner motor drive board [D] (1 screw and 3 connectors). A229 5-20...
Page 332: Scanner Wires
• Exposure glass [A] (See Exposure Glass.) • Operation panel under cover [B] (See Scanner H.P Sensor.) • Scanner rear cover [C] (2 screws) • Original exit tray [D] (3 screws) • Upper right cover [E] (4 screws). 5-21 A229...
Page 333 3. Remove the left upper stay [A] (2 screws). 4. Remove the right upper stay [B] (3 screws). 5. Remove the shutter inner cover (see Development Unit) and swing out the toner bottle holder [C]. 6. Remove the front frame [D] (6 screws). A229 5-22...
Page 334 SCANNER UNIT A229R683.WMF 7. Remove the ARDF support brackets [A] (4 screws each). 8. Remove the scanner upper frame [B] (4 screws). 9. Remove the fan duct [C] (1 screw). 5-23 A229...
Page 335: Rear Scanner Drive Wire
14. Remove the rear scanner wire bracket [no illustration] (1 screw). 15. Remove the cable guide [F] (1 screw). 16. Remove the tension spring [G]. 17. Loosen the screw [H] securing the wire tension bracket [I], and remove the rear scanner wire [J]. A229 5-24...
Page 336: Front Scanner Drive Wire
Then put in a pair of screw drivers [E] in the position shown, to hold the unit open. NOTE: There are cables around the scanner unit. Make sure not to lift up the scanner unit more than necessary. 5-25 A229...
Page 337: Reinstallation
27. Wind the end of the new wire with the ball as shown ( , and 28. Wind the end of the new wire with the ring as shown ( , and 29. Install the tension spring on the tension bracket ( ), and slightly tighten the tension bracket. A229 5-26...
Page 338 33. Remove the positioning tools. After sliding the scanner to the right and left several times, set the positioning tools to check the scanner wire bracket and tension bracket again. 34. Reassemble the scanner and do the scanner and printer copy adjustments (see Replacement and Adjustment – Copy Image Adjustments). 5-27 A229...
Page 339: Optics Dust Filter
SCANNER UNIT 5.3.9 OPTICS DUST FILTER A229R656.WMF 1. Remove the right exit tray [A] (3 screws). 2. Remove the upper right cover [B] (4 screws). 3. Replace the optics dust filter [C]. A229 5-28...
Page 340: Laser Unit
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before attempting any of the procedures in this section. Laser beams can seriously damage your eyes. 5.4.1 CAUTION DECAL LOCATIONS There are three caution decals in the laser section as shown below. CAUTN-V.WMF A229I514.WMF LASER-3.WMF 5-29 A229...
Page 341: Ld Unit Replacement
6. Do SP 2-962 (process control initialization). NOTE: Be sure that the cable does not block LD unit rotation after replacing the LD unit. If the LD unit cannot rotate smoothly to change the resolution, SC329 (LD unit home position error) may occur. A229 5-30...
Page 342: Laser Beam Pitch Adjustment
8. Check this test pattern. If the laser beam pitch is not correct, the image looks like a black vertical stripe pattern. NOTE: If the laser beam pitch is correct, the vertical stripe is not so noticeable. If the value is not correct, the vertical stripe pattern is darker. 5-31 A229...
Page 343 10. After adjusting the laser beam pitch for 400 dpi, adjust the laser beam pitch for 600 dpi, using the same procedure as for 400 dpi (use the SP modes for 600 dpi). Adjustment not complete Adjustment complete Feed Direction Feed Direction A229R533.WMF A229R532.WMF A229 5-32...
Page 344: Polygon Mirror Motor Replacement
NOTE: When reinstalling, make sure that the polygon mirror opening faces the right. Also, do not pull on the LD flat cable. 8. Do the scanner and printer copy adjustments. (See Replacement and Adjustment – Copy Image Adjustments.) 5-33 A229...
Page 345: Laser Synchronization Detector Replacement
4. Replace the laser synchronization detector [B] (1 connector). NOTE: When reinstalling the securing plate, make sure to screw it in only after a clicking sound is heard, which ensures that it is installed in the correct position. A229 5-34...
Page 346 [E]. After installing a new drum, do the following SP modes: 2-001-1 (charge corona voltage – reset to the defaults), then 2-962 (process control initialization). 5-35 A229...
Page 347: Quenching Lamp Replacement
2. Slightly pull up the quenching lamp cable [A], then release the hook [B] at the center of the quenching lamp. NOTE: Do not pull the wire too strongly. 3. Disconnect the connector [A]. 4. Replace the quenching lamp. A229 5-36...
Page 348: Grid Plate/Charge Corona Wire/Wire Cleaner Replacement
3. Remove the front grid terminal [D], then the front end block cover [E]. 4. Remove the terminal spring [F]. 5. Slide the rear grid terminal [G] to the rear and remove it, then remove the rear end block cover [H]. 6. Remove the charge corona wire [I]. 5-37 A229...
Page 349 8. Install the wire cleaner and the charge corona wire. NOTE: Locate the joint part [B] of the wire in the rear end block as shown. After installing new wires, reset SP 2-001-1 and 2-001-4 (corona voltages) to the defaults. Then do SP 2-962 (process control initialization). A229 5-38...
Page 350: Drum Entrance Seal And Drum Potential Sensor Replacement
4. Remove the drum potential sensor [C] and the grounding plate [D] (2 screws). 5. Replace the drum potential sensor [C]. CAUTION After replacing the drum potential sensor, perform the process control data initial setting (SP mode No. 2-962). 5-39 A229...
Page 351: Cleaning
Do not touch the edge of the new cleaning blade. If some setting powder or toner on the blade edge is removed, apply toner at that place. When installing the cleaning blade, do not pinch the side seals. A229 5-40...
Page 352: Cleaning Brush Replacement
4. Pull the cleaning brush shaft to the rear to release the cleaning brush [C], then remove the cleaning brush. NOTE: Do not touch the cleaning brush with bare hands. After replacement, clean the ID sensor surface. Then do SP 3-001-2 to initialize the sensor. 5-41 A229...
Page 353: Pick-Off Pawl Replacement
(as viewed from the front) in order to move up the pick-off pawl. 4. Replace the pick-off pawl [C]. NOTE: Do not forget to hook the tension spring [D]. After replacement, check that the pick-off pawl moves smoothly. A229 5-42...
Page 354: Ozone Filter Replacement
2. Remove the transfer belt unit prop [A] (3 screws). 3. Remove the ozone filter unit [B]. 4. Replace the ozone filter [C]. NOTE: To attach the transfer belt unit prop easily, set the following in order: lower pins [D], drive roller shaft [E], upper pins [F]. 5-43 A229...
Page 355: Drum Motor Replacement
2. Remove the rear cover and the fly wheel. (Refer to Development Motor Replacement.) 3. Loosen the tension brackets [A] (2 screws). 4. Remove the timing belts [B] from the drum motor’s pulleys. 5. Replace the drum motor unit [C] (3 screws, 1 connector). A229 5-44...
Page 356: Toner Output And Recycling Pump Unit Replacement
NOTE: When turning the end of the tube downwards, prevent the toner in it from dropping into the machine. 10. Release the air tube [G]. 11. Remove the toner output and recycling pump unit [H] (2 screws, 1 push pin). NOTE: The lower part of the pin (push lock) drops easily. 5-45 A229...
Page 357: Air Pump And Toner Collection Motor Replacement
4. Remove the air pump unit [C] (1 tube, 1 connector and 2 screws). 5. Remove the toner collection motor [D] (2 connectors, 2 screws). NOTE: When re-installing the toner collection motor, be sure to put the 2 positioning pins in the holes in the machine rear frame. A229 5-46...
Page 358: Development And Toner Supply
2. Open the front doors. 3. Remove the shutter inner cover [A]. (1 screw) 4. Release the shutter lever [B] (fully to the front). NOTE: When attaching the shutter inner cover [A], hang the shutter lever [B] on the hook [C]. 5-47 A229...
Page 359 5) Keep the development unit connector as far as possible away from the development unit when cleaning the unit with a vacuum cleaner. 6) Do not touch the pins of the development unit connector when carrying the development unit away from the main frame or cleaning A229 5-48...
Page 360: Development And Air Dust Filter Replacement
3. Replace the development filter [B]. 4. Remove the front air dust filter cover [C] (1 hook). 5. Replace the front air dust filter [D]. 6. Remove the central air dust filter cover [E]. 7. Replace the central air dust filter [F]. 5-49 A229...
Page 361: Developer Replacement
(The one-way clutch in the knob [D] allows the paddle roller to be turned counterclockwise only.) NOTE: Dispose of used developer in accordance with local regulations. Make sure that no developer remains on the development rollers or in the development unit. A229 5-50...
Page 362 SP mode by pressing the "Quit" key. If this problem occurs, turn the main switch off and on, then perform the initial setting again. If the result is the same, see "SC390" in the troubleshooting section. 5-51 A229...
Page 363: Development Entrance, Front And Rear Side Seals
NOTE: When re-assembling the development unit, use new side seals and align the edges of the side seals with the corner [C] and the edge [D] as shown. There is no need to change the developer with this procedure. A229 5-52...
Page 364: Toner Density Sensor Replacement
TD sensor and the development unit casing. 3. Install the new developer and 4. Perform the developer initial setting (SP2-801) then process control initialization (SP 2-962). NOTE: Do not make any copies before completing the developer initial setting (SP 2-801). 5-53 A229...
Page 365: Toner End Sensor Replacement
2. Remove the rear covers. (Refer to Exterior Cover Removal.) 3. Remove the harness-guide bracket [A] (1 screw). 4. Remove the fly wheel [B] (3 screws). 5. Replace the development motor unit [C] (3 screws, 1 connector, and 1 hook). A229 5-54...
Page 366: Transfer Belt Unit
1. While turning the lever [C] counterclockwise, install the transfer belt unit. NOTE: 1) Insert the gear [D] into the opening [E] in the rear frame. 2) Place the slot [F] in the transfer belt unit on the rail. 5-55 A229...
Page 367 1) The transfer belt unit must move up and down smoothly 2) Part [D] of the transfer belt unit must be behind the drum stay, 3) Part [D] of the transfer belt unit must be set in the indent [E] in the drum unit casing. A229 5-56...
Page 368: Transfer Belt Replacement
1. Take out the transfer belt unit. (Refer to Transfer Belt Unit Removal.) 2. While raising the knob [A], disconnect the two connectors [B]. 3. Turn the transfer belt upper unit [C] 90 degrees counterclockwise, then raise and remove it. 4. Remove the screws [D]. 5-57 A229...
Page 369 • Belt roller [E] • Bias roller [F] 3) Position the transfer belt at the center of the belt roller [E]. (Both marks [H] should be visible.) 4) Set the transfer belt under the bias terminals [B] and [I]. A229 5-58...
Page 370: Bias Roller Cleaning Blade Replacement
[C]. 4. Install the new cleaning blade. NOTE: Do not touch the edge of the cleaning blade. If some of the setting powder on the blade edge is removed, apply setting powder or toner at that place. 5-59 A229...
Page 371: Paper Feed
8. Remove the copier main frame [A] from the paper tray unit [B]. NOTE: When re-installing the copier main frame on the paper tray unit, do not pinch cables between the copier main frame and the paper feed unit. A229 5-60...
Page 372: Paper Tray Removal
[G] (2 screws). NOTE: 1) If the two screws are removed without holding the right tandem tray, the tray will drop out. 2) Be careful not to deform the grounding plate [H] when reinstalling the left tandem tray. 5-61 A229...
Page 373: Universal Tray/Built-In Lct Removal
PAPER FEED Universal Tray/Built-in LCT Removal A229R596.WMF A229R597.WMF 1. Draw out the tray. 2. Remove the tray from both guide rails as shown (4 screws). A229 5-62...
Page 374: Paper Feed Roller Replacement
NOTE: 1) The paper feed (pick-up, feed, separation) rollers used in the 1st ~ 3rd feed units in the paper tray unit are different from the feed rollers used in the by-pass feed table and 3.5 k LCT. 2) Do not touch the surface of the rollers with bare hands. 5-63 A229...
Page 375: Tandem Rear Fence Drive Belt Removal
4. Remove the rear base plate [C] with the rear fence drive motor [D] (3 screws, 1 connector, 1 grounding screw, and 1 grounding plate [E]). 5. Remove the end fence [F] (2 screws). 6. Remove the center bottom plate [G] (2 screws). A229 5-64...
Page 376 7. Disconnect the three connectors [A]. 8. Loosen the screw [B] and unhook the spring [C]. 9. Remove the timing belt [D]. NOTE: When installing the timing belt, hook the spring [C] first, then tighten the screw [B]. 5-65 A229...
Page 377: Tandem Side Fence Motor Removal
5. Remove the side fence motor [G] (2 screws [H], 1 connector). NOTE: When installing the side fence drive motor, move both side fences to the innermost position, then set the motor gear between the two rack gears [I]. A229 5-66...
Page 378: Rd Tray Paper Sensor Removal
2. Remove the front side fence [A] (1 screw). 3. Remove the rear side fence [B] (1 screw). 4. Remove the tray bottom plate [C] (4 screws). 5. Remove the bracket/sensor assembly [D] (1 screw). 6. Remove the paper sensor [E] (1 connector). 5-67 A229...
Page 379: Rd Tray Lift Wire Removal
5.8.7 3RD TRAY LIFT WIRE REMOVAL A229R677.WMF A229R676.WMF 1. Remove the built-in LCT. (Refer to Paper Tray Removal.) 2. Remove the front cover [A] (4 screws, 1 connector, 3 hooks). 3. Remove the 3rd tray lift motor unit [B] (4 screws, 1 connector). A229 5-68...
Page 380 5. Wind the end of wire with marking around the tray lift drive pulley in the correct direction, as shown ( 6. Put the spring back on the wire tension bracket. 7. Wind the new tray lift wire for the other side as well. 5-69 A229...
Page 381: Paper Feed Clutch/Relay Clutch Removal
NOTE: If the LCT is installed, remove it from the copier. 3. Remove the lower right cover. (Refer to Lower Right Cover Removal.) 4. Remove the vertical transport guide [C]. NOTE: When reinstalling the guide, rest it on the upper and lower pins [D]. A229 5-70...
Page 382 6. Pull out all paper trays, then remove the paper tray unit inner cover [D] (2 screws). 7. Remove the two connectors [E]. 8. Remove the support bracket [F] (1 screw). NOTE: The support bracket is used only for the first feed station. 5-71 A229...
Page 383 14. Remove the paper feed clutch [E] (1 hook, 1 connector). 15. Remove the relay clutch [F] (1 connector). NOTE: When re-installing the clutches, put the stopper [G] of each clutch on the correct hook on the bracket. A229 5-72...
Page 384: By-Pass Feed Table Removal
1. Remove the right inner cover. (Refer to Right Inner Cover Removal.) 2. Remove the total counter with bracket [A] (1 screw, 1 connector). 3. Loosen the Allen screw [B] on the hinge. 4. Remove the hinge pin [C] (1 screw). 5. Remove the by-pass feed table (1 connector). 5-73 A229...
Page 385: By-Pass Feed Roller Replacement
LCT are different from the paper feed rollers used in the 1st ~ 3rd feed units in the paper tray unit. They are not interchangeable. 3. Remove the feed unit cover. (Refer to Right Cover Removal.) 4. Replace the separation roller [D] (1 snap ring). A229 5-74...
Page 386: By-Pass Paper Size Board Replacement
2. Open the by-pass table and remove the feed unit cover. (Refer to Right Cover Removal.) 3. While pushing the hook [A] with a flat-head screwdriver as shown, remove the table assembly [B] (2 screws, 1 connector [C]). 4. Remove the by-pass paper size board [D] (2 screws). 5-75 A229...
Page 387 (100mm) sideways position on the paper size decal on the table. Then press "Start" on the operator panel. 2) Enter SP1-904-002 and place the side fence [C] at the A4 sideways position on the paper size decal on the table. Then press "Start" on the operator panel. A229 5-76...
Page 388: By-Pass Feed Motor/Clutch Removal
4. Remove the clutch stopper [C] (1 screw). 5. Remove the by-pass feed clutch [D] (1 connector). NOTE: When re-installing the by-pass feed clutch [D], put the pin [E] on the clutch in the cutout [F] in the stopper. 5-77 A229...
Page 389: Registration Motor Removal
2. Remove the bracket [A] (1 screw). 3. Remove the fly wheel [B] (3 screws). 4. Remove the bracket [C] with the motor (3 screws, 1 connector). 5. Remove the registration motor [D] (3 screws, 1 timing belt, and 1 spring). A229 5-78...
Page 390: Paper Dust Remover Removal
1. Remove the development unit. (Refer to Development Unit Removal.) 2. While pushing down the hook lever [A], remove the paper dust remover [B]. 3. Remove paper dust inside the paper dust remover and clean inside it with a dry cloth or a blower-brush. 5-79 A229...
Page 391: Registration Sensor Removal
2. Remove the registration roller knob [B] (1 screw). 3. Remove the right inner cover [C] (1 screw). 4. Disconnect the connector [D]. 5. Pull out the registration sensor assembly [E]. 6. Clean the sensor [F] with a blower brush. A229 5-80...
Page 392: Copier Feed Unit Removal
Take special care not to misconnect the guide plate solenoid and registration clutch connectors. 5. Remove the upper right cover and the paper feed unit cover. (Refer to Cover Removal.) 5-81 A229...
Page 393 8. Remove the copier feed unit [B] (4 screws). NOTE: When installing the copier feed unit in the copier: 1) Do not pinch the harness. 2) Keep the duplex unit drawn out. 3) Fit the two cutouts [C] on the pins [D]. A229 5-82...
Page 394: Fusing Unit
1. Turn off the main switch. 2. Open the front door. 3. Remove the stopper [A] (1 screw). 4. While releasing the lever [B], pull out the fusing unit as shown. NOTE: Hold the bottom of the fusing unit as shown. 5-83 A229...
Page 395: Fusing Thermistor And Fusing Thermofuse Replacement
1. Remove the fusing unit upper cover [D]. (Refer to Fusing Thermistor Replacement.) 2. Remove the terminal bracket [F] (2 screws). 3. Disconnect the three connectors [G]. 4. Replace the fusing thermofuse [H] (1 screw). NOTE: When re-assembling the fusing unit, secure the harness in the clamps correctly. A229 5-84...
Page 396: Fusing Lamp Replacement
4. Remove the front fusing lamp holder [D] (1 screw) and the rear fusing lamp holder [E] (1 screw). 5. Replace the fusing lamps [F]. NOTE: At the rear terminal, make sure to connect the green connectors [G] and white connector (from the thermofuse) [H] in the correct positions on the terminal. 5-85 A229...
Page 397 ‘NG’ [B]. 3) When re-installing the lamps, check that the grounding brush [C] contacts the hot roller [D]. 4) When re-installing the lamps, check that they are installed correctly, and that they can move slightly from front to rear. A229 5-86...
Page 398: Hot Roller Replacement
A229R507.WMF 1. Remove the fusing lamps. (Refer to Fusing Lamp Replacement.) 2. Lower the fusing exit assembly [A]. 3. Remove the upper stay [B] (4 screws). 4. Lower the lever [C] and remove the oil supply unit [D]. 5-87 A229...
Page 399 2) Lubricate the fusing drive gears and their shafts with G501grease. 3) Peel off 3 cm (1 inch) from both ends of the protective sheet, and install the new hot roller. Before applying fusing pressure, remove the rest of the protective sheet. A229 5-88...
Page 400: Pressure Roller And Bearing Replacement
NOTE: When installing a new pressure roller: 1) Lubricate the roller shaft and the inner surface of the bearings with BARRIERTA L55/2 grease. 2) Lubricate the fusing drive gears and their shafts with G501 grease. 5. Re-assemble the machine. 5-89 A229...
Page 401: Hot Roller Stripper Pawl Replacement
Apply Barrierta L55/2 grease to the inner surfaces of the holder. 2) When re-attaching the upper exit guide, put the hook [H] in the opening in the fusing exit assembly and fit the rib [I] in the rail. A229 5-90...
Page 402: Fusing Pressure Adjustment
3. Wait about 20 seconds, then turn the fusing knob quickly to deliver the paper. 4. Measure the nip band width [A] at the center. 5. If the nip band width is not within 8.8 ± 0.5 mm, change the spring hook position [B]. 5-91 A229...
Page 403: Oil Supply/Cleaning Roller Replacement
9. Install the new cleaning roller [H], and oil supply roller [G]. Then reassemble the unit. NOTE: Assemble the cleaning roller [H], oil supply roller [G], and bushings [F]. Then, install the assembled parts on the bracket [I]. A229 5-92...
Page 404: Pressure Roller Cleaning Roller Replacement
3. Remove the cleaning roller unit [B] (2 screws). 4. (EU only) Remove the cleaning roller brush [C]. 5. Remove the brackets [D] (1 screw each). 6. Remove the bushings [E]. 7. Replace the cleaning roller [F]. 8. Reassemble the unit. 5-93 A229...
Page 405: Paper Exit/Duplex Unit
3. Remove the left cover (see Exterior). 4. Remove the left inner cover [A] (2 screws). 5. Remove the paper exit unit [B] (4 screws, 1 connector). 6. Remove the exit sensor [C] (1 connector). 7. Remove the fusing exit sensor [D] (1 connector). A229 5-94...
Page 406: Jogger Motor
5. Remove the jogger motor [C] (2 screws, 1 connector). 5.10.3 DUPLEX ENTRANCE SENSOR A229R583.WMF 1. Open the front door. 2. Pull out the duplex unit. 3. Remove the sensor bracket [A] (2 screws). 4. Remove the duplex entrance sensor [B] (1 connector). 5-95 A229...
Page 407: Duplex Transport/Duplex Feed Clutches
2. Pull out the duplex unit. 3. Remove the screw [A]. 4. Open the inverter roller unit [B] (pull the jam removal level E4). 5. Remove the guide [C] (2 screws). 6. Remove duplex transport sensor 1 [D] (1 connector). A229 5-96...
Page 408: Duplex Transport Sensors 2 & 3
7. Remove the upper duplex cover [D] (4 screws, 1 connector). 8. Remove duplex transport sensor 2 [E] (1 connector). 9. Remove the duplex transport sensor bracket [F] (1 screw). 10. Remove duplex transport sensor 3 [G] (1 connector). 5-97 A229...
Page 409: Jogger Hp Sensor
1. Open the front door. 2. Pull out the duplex unit. 3. Remove the duplex unit. (See Duplex Transport/Feed Clutch Removal.) 4. Remove the duplex connector bracket [A] (2 screws). 5. Remove the jogger HP sensor [B] (1 connector). A229 5-98...
Page 410: Boards And Other Items
4. Remove the right stay [C] (6 screws). 5. Remove the right inner cover [D] (3 screws). 6. Remove the SBICU board [E] (7 screws, all connectors). 7. Remove the NV-RAM [F] from the old SBICU board and install it on the new board. 5-99 A229...
Page 411: Hard Disk Drive
Remove the hard disk ground plate [A] (3 screws). Replace the hard disk [B] (2 screws, 2 connectors). NOTE: Do not drop the hard disk or shock it violently. After replacing the hard disk, do SP4-911-006 “Bad Sector Information Reset.” A229 5-100...
Page 412: I/O Board
2. Remove the upper rear cover (Refer to Upper Rear Cover Removal.) 3. Disconnect all connectors from I/O Board [A]. 4. Remove the I/O board [A] (6 screws). NOTE: If the screws [B] of the I/O board bracket are removed, the I/O board can be swung out. 5-101 A229...
Page 413: Psu
5.11.5 PAPER FEED CONTROL BOARD (PFC) 1. Turn off the main switch, and unplug the machine. 2. Remove the lower rear cover. (Refer to Lower Rear Cover Removal.) 3. Remove the Paper Feed Control Board [C] (3 screws, All connector). A229 5-102...
Page 414: Copy Image Adjustments: Printing/Scanning
2nd paper feed SP1-002-2 3rd paper feed SP1-002-3 (Optional PFU tray 1), 2 ± 1.5 mm 4th paper feed SP1-002-4 (Optional PFU tray 2) Duplex SP1-002-5 By-pass feed SP1-002-6 A229R633.WMF SP1-002-7 A: Leading Edge Registration B: Side-to-side Registration 5-103 A229...
Page 415 (fixed with four screws), the paper position can be changed to adjust the side-to- side registration. NOTE: Do this mechanical adjustment only if the side-to-side registration cannot be adjusted to within standard using SP mode. In such a case, do the mechanical adjustment first, then adjust with the SP mode. A229D620.WMF A229 5-104...
Page 416: Blank Margin
More than 0.5 mm 3 ± 2 mm Leading edge SP2-101-1 2 ± 1.5 mm Left edge SP2-101-3 A: Trailing Edge Blank Margin B: Right Edge Blank Margin C: Leading Edge Blank Margin D: Left Edge Blank Margin A229R634.WMF 5-105 A229...
Page 417: Parallelogram Image Adjustment
2. Remove the exposure glass (see Replacement and Adjustment – Exposure Glass Removal). 3. Remove the three caps [A]. 4. Make a note of the position of the laser unit using the scale through the hole [B]. 5. Loosen the three screws [C] that hold the laser unit. A229 5-106...
Page 418 NOTE: The laser unit rotates around the point [D]. 7. Tighten the three screws to secure the laser unit. 8. Replace the caps and exposure glass. 9. Print the trimming area pattern to check the image. If it is still skewed, repeat steps 2 to 8. 5-107 A229...
Page 419: Scanning
1. Place the test chart on the exposure glass and make a copy from one of the feed stations. 2. Check the magnification ratio, and adjust it using the following SP mode if necessary. The specification is ±1%. SP mode Scanner Sub Scan Magnification SP4-008 A229 5-108...
Page 420: Adf Image Adjustment
2. Check the registration, and adjust using the following SP modes if necessary. SP mode Side-to-side Registration SP6-006-1 Leading Edge Registration (Thin original SP6-006-2 mode) Leading Edge Registration (Single- SP6-006-3 sided/Duplex: front) Leading Edge Registration (Duplex: rear) SP6-006-4 5-109 A229...
Page 421: Touch Screen Calibration
If it does not, touch “Cancel” on the adjustment screen. Then repeat the calibration procedure. 5. Touch “Ok” on the adjustment screen. 6. Touch “[q] Exit” and “Execute” to exit the self diagnostics menu. A229 5-110...
Page 422: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 424: Service Call Conditions
3) When a Level A or B SC occurs while in an SP mode, the display does not indicate the SC number. If this occurs, check the SC number after leaving the SP mode. This does not apply to Level B’ codes. A229...
Page 425: Sc Code Descriptions
The scanner home position sensor does not detect the off condition during initialization or copying. - Possible causes - • Scanner home position sensor defective • Scanner drive motor defective • Scanner motor drive board defective • Scanner home position sensor connector defective • Scanner drive motor connector defective A229...
Page 426 SC303-01: Charge corona wire cleaner error 1 -Definition- [B] The charge corona wire cleaner does not return to its home position. - Possible causes - • Charge corona wire cleaner motor defective • Charge P.P. defective • IOB defective A229...
Page 427 - Possible causes - • Poor connection between the laser synchronization detector board and the LD unit • Laser synchronization detector board out of position • Laser synchronization detector board defective • LD unit defective A229...
Page 428 The LD unit home position sensor does not detect an off condition when the LD unit moves from its home position. - Possible causes - • LD unit home position sensor defective • LD positioning motor defective • LD unit movement blocked because of incorrect connector routing A229...
Page 429 • ID sensor connector defective • Poor ID sensor connector connection • I/O board (IOB) defective • Charge or development power pack defective • Dirty ID sensor • Defect at the ID sensor pattern writing area of the drum A229...
Page 430 • ID sensor connector defective • Poor ID sensor connector connection • I/O board (IOB) defective • Charge or development power pack defective • Dirty ID sensor • Defect at the ID sensor pattern writing area of the drum A229...
Page 431 • Defective or disconnected interface cable • Defective SBICU SC365: Image storage address error -Definition- [B] The SBICU receives an image data output request signal for data that is not stored in memory. - Possible causes - • SBICU defective A229...
Page 432 • Poor connection between the potential sensor and the I/O board (IOB) • IOB defective • Poor connection between the drum unit and the I/O board (IOB) • Development power pack defective • Dirty or worn charge corona wire A229...
Page 433 - Possible causes - • Potential sensor defective • Poor connection between the potential sensor and the I/O board (IOB) • IOB defective • Poor connection between the drum unit and the I/O board (IOB) • Development power pack defective A229 6-10...
Page 434 2) 2.5V or more when minimum PWM (0) is applied to the TD sensor. - Possible causes - • TD sensor defective • Poor connection between the TD sensor and the I/O board (IOB) • I/O board (IOB) defective 6-11 A229...
Page 435 When finishing the process control initial setting, the drum potential which is detected by the drum potential sensor is out of the normal range. - Possible causes - • Quenching lamp defective • Poor connection between quenching lamp and charge power pack A229 6-12...
Page 436 The toner recycling sensor output signal does not change within 500 ms when the drum motor turns on. - Possible causes - • Too much load on the drive mechanism • Toner recycling clutch defective • Toner recycling clutch connector connection • Toner recycling sensor connector connection 6-13 A229...
Page 437 2) The 2nd lift sensor is already activated when the 2nd tray is placed in the machine. - Possible causes - • 2nd lift sensor defective • 2nd tray lift motor defective • Poor 2nd tray lift motor connection A229 6-14...
Page 438 SC507: LCT motor lock (optional LCT) -Definition- [C] A main motor lock signal is detected for more than 50 ms during rotation. - Possible causes - • LCT motor defective • Too much load on the drive mechanism • Poor motor connector connection 6-15 A229...
Page 439 2) When the side fence motor turns on to close the side fence, the side fence close sensor does not detect an on condition for 2 seconds or more. - Possible causes - • Side fence motor defective • Too much load on the drive mechanism • Poor motor connector connection A229 6-16...
Page 440 When the jogger fence moves to the home position, the jogger HP sensor does not turn on even if the jogger fence motor has moved the jogger fence 153.5 - Possible causes - • Jogger fence motor defective • Too much load on the drive mechanism • Poor motor connector connection 6-17 A229...
Page 441 • IOB defective SC541: Fusing thermistor open -Definition- [A] The fusing temperature detected by the thermistor was below 7°C for 16 seconds. - Possible causes - • Fusing thermistor defective or out of position • Poor thermistor terminal connection A229 6-18...
Page 442 SC546: Fusing ready temperature malfunction -Definition- [A] The fusing temperature goes 20 °C below or 20 °C over the stand-by temperature after warm-up is completed. - Possible causes - • Poor thermistor connector connection • Poor fusing unit connection 6-19 A229...
Page 443 SC602: Communication error between SBICU and HDD controller -Definition- [B] The SBICU cannot communicate with the HDD controller properly. - Possible causes - • Poor connection between the SBICU board and HDD control board • SBICU board defective A229 6-20...
Page 444 The SBICU cannot communicate with the finisher properly. - Possible causes - • Poor connection between the SBICU board and the finisher main board • Finisher main board defective • SBICU board defective • Noise on interface cable 6-21 A229...
Page 445 The pick-up roller H.P sensor signal does not change after the pick-up motor has turned on. - Possible causes - • Pick-up roller H.P sensor defective • Pick-up motor defective • Timing belt out of position • ADF main board defective A229 6-22...
Page 446 - Definition - [B] The stack feed-out belt H.P sensor does not activate within a certain time after the stack feed-out motor turned on. - Possible causes - • Stack feed-out H.P sensor defective • Stack feed-out motor defective 6-23 A229...
Page 447 2) The stapler H.P sensor does not turn on within a certain time after the stapler motor turned on to move the stapler away from home position. - Possible causes - • Stapler motor defective • Stapler H.P sensor defective • Poor stapler motor connection A229 6-24...
Page 448 IPU. - Possible causes - • Software defective SC955: Memory setting error -Definition- [B’] The settings that are required for image processing using the memory are not sent from the IPU. - Possible causes - • Software defective 6-25 A229...
Page 449 - Possible causes - • Software defective SC963: Memory finishing ID error -Definition- [B’] The ID that is sent from the memory when the IPU sent the memory finish signal is incorrect. - Possible causes - • Software defective A229 6-26...
Page 450 - Possible causes - • Software defective • HDD defective SC982: HDD construction error -Definition- [B’] A HDD that does not have the correct specifications has been installed. - Possible causes - • Hard disk defective • Incorrect hard disk type 6-27 A229...
Page 451 NVRAM. These data can be checked by entering SP mode then pressing “0”. Note the above data and the situation in which this SC occurs. Then report the data and conditions to your technical control center A229 6-28...
Page 452: Electrical Component Defects
“Toner End” is not displayed even if there is no toner in the toner hopper. Toner CN268-7 Stays On SC495 is displayed. Collection (PFB) Stays Off SC495 is displayed. Motor (S10) CN207- Stays On SC495 is displayed. Recycle Toner (S11) (IOB) Stays Off SC495 is displayed. 6-29 A229...
Page 453 2nd Near End CN262-5 Stays On “Paper Near End” is not displayed even if (S23) the tray is almost empty. (PFB) Stays Off “Paper Near End” is displayed even if there is enough paper in the paper tray. A229 6-30...
Page 454 “Paper Jam” is displayed even if there is no paper. Duplex CN208- Stays On “Paper Jam” is displayed whenever a copy Transport 2 is made. (S35) (IOB) Stays Off “Paper Jam” is displayed even if there is no paper. 6-31 A229...
Page 455 “Paper Jam” is displayed even if there is no paper. Tray Paper CN204- Stays On Paper jams may occur. Limit (S43) (IOB) Stays Off “Paper Full on Exit Tray” is displayed. NOTE: “Stays on” means that the actuator is in the sensor for a photointerrupter. A229 6-32...
Page 456: Switches
The 3rd tray bottom plate stays at its lowest (SW10) position. (PFB) Shorted The 3rd tray bottom plate stays at its highest position. By-pass Tray CN211- Open “Open the by-pass tray” is displayed even if (SW11) the by-pass tray is open. (IOB) Shorted 6-33 A229...
Page 457: Blown Fuse Conditions
5A/125V 5A/125V No display LCT motor and paper feed solenoid engage. 5VDC FU115 5A/125V 5A/125V SC401-02 is displayed after the Print key is pressed. 5VDC FU116 6.3A/125V 6.3A/125V SC401-02 is displayed after the Print key is pressed. 24VDC A229 6-34...
Page 458: Finisher A697
FINISHER A697...
Page 460: Overall Machine Information
Sets 2 to 9 B5, A4 lengthwise LT lengthwise 10 to 40 150 to 37 2 to 9 A4 sideways LT sideways 10 to 40 250 to 63 2 to 9 Other sizes 10 to 25 150 to 60 A229...
Page 461 (Front, Rear, Rear-Oblique) 2 staple: 1 position Staple Replenishment: Cartridge (5,000 staples) Power Source: 24 Vdc (from copier) Power Consumption: 48 W Weight: 45 kg Size (W x D x H): 625 mm x 545 mm x 960 mm A229...
Page 462: Mechanical Component Layout
4. Tray Junction Gate 13. Positioning Roller 5. 1st Entrance Roller 14. Stack Feed-out Belt 6. Punch Unit 15. Middle Transport Roller 7. 2nd Entrance Roller 16. Shift Tray Exit Roller 8. Punch Waste Hopper 17. Shift Tray 9. Stapler Junction Gate A229...
Page 463: Electrical Component Layout
16. Shift Tray Lower Limit 2 Sensor 35. Shift Tray Upper Limit Switch 17. Stapler Motor 36. Stapler Junction Gate Solenoid 18. Stapler Rotation Motor 37. Upper Tray Paper Limit Sensor 19. Stapler Rotation HP Sensor 38. Upper Tray Exit Sensor A229...
Page 464: Electrical Component Description
Checks for misfeeds at the upper tray. Exit Upper Tray Detects when the paper stack height in the Paper Limit upper tray is at its upper limit. Shift Tray Detects the return position for side-to-side Half-turn movement of the shift tray. A229...
Page 465 Drives the stapler junction gate. SOL2 Junction Gate Positioning Moves the positioning roller against the SOL3 Roller stapling tray. PCBs Main Controls the finisher and communicates with PCB1 the copier. Punch Passes signals between the punch unit and PCB2 the finisher main board. A229...
Page 466: Drive Layout
7. Lower Transport Motor 18. Jogger Motor 8. Middle Transport Roller 19. Jogger Fence 9. Lower Transport Roller 1 20. Stack Feed-out Belt 10. Shift Tray Exit Motor 21. Stapler Motor 11. 2nd Entrance Roller 22. Stapler Rotation Motor A229...
Page 467: Detailed Descriptions
The tray junction gate solenoid and the stapler junction gate solenoid remain off. The copies are sent to the shift tray directly. Staple mode The tray junction gate solenoid remains off and the stapler junction gate solenoid turns on. The copies go downwards to the jogger unit. A229...
Page 468: Jogger Unit Paper Positioning Mechanism
70 ms to move the jogger fences 5 mm towards the paper. After a short time, the jogger motor turns on again approximately for 60 ms for the horizontal paper alignment then goes back to the waiting position. A229...
Page 469: Stapler Unit Movement Mechanism
After the job is completed, the stapler moves back to its home position. This is detected by the stapler HP sensor [C]. Rotation: In the oblique staple position mode, the stapler rotation motor [D] rotates the stapler 45° after it moves to the stapling position. A229 7-10...
Page 470: Stapler
If this condition is detected during a copy job, the indication will appear, but the copy job will not stop. The staple cartridge has a clinch area [I], in which jammed staples are left. Operators can remove the jammed staples from this area. 7-11 A229...
Page 471: Feed-Out Mechanism
600 ms to wait until the exit rollers have completely fed the stapled stack out to the shift tray [E]. Then, the stack-feed-out motor turns on again until the pawl actuates the stack feed-out belt home position sensor [F]. A229 7-12...
Page 472: Shift Tray Up/Down Mechanism
The shift tray upper limit switch [J] prevents the drive gear from being damaged if stack height sensor 1 fails. When the shift tray pushes up the shift tray positioning roller [K], the switch will cut the power to the shift tray lift motor. 7-13 A229...
Page 473: Shift Tray Side-To-Side Mechanism
[F] and the shift motor stops. The next set of copies is then delivered. The motor turns on, repeating the same process and moving the tray back to the previous position. A229 7-14...
Page 474: Punch Unit Drive Mechanism
The home position is detected by the punch HP sensor [C]. When the cut-out on the punch shaft gear disk [D] enters the punch HP sensor, the punch motor stops. The punch position is adjusted as follows: Right to left: SP mode Front to rear: Spacers 7-15 A229...
Page 475: Punch Waste Collection Mechnism
The hopper sensor also works as the hopper set sensor. If the punch waste hopper is not set, the hopper sensor moves away from the hole in the hopper holder [D] and a message is displayed. This message is the same as for the hopper full condition. A229 7-16...
Page 476: Jam Conditions
9. In staple mode, the stapler tray paper sensor does not turn off within 250 pulses of the stack feed-out motor after it starts. 10. In staple mode, the shift tray exit sensor does not turn off within 1,260 ms after the stack feed-out motor starts. 7-17 A229...
Page 477: Timing Charts
(Exit Sensor On) Motor On (Exit Sensor On) Motor Off Finisher > Copier Exit Finisher Entrance Sensor Punch HP Sensor Shift Tray Exit Sensor Punch Motor Upper Transport Motor 7 8 m s Punch Motor Tray Junction Gate Solenoid A697D513.WMF A229 7-18...
Page 478: A4 Sideways (2 Sheets): Sort/Stack And Punch Mode
(Exit Sensor On) Motor Off Finisher > Copier Exit Finisher Entrance Sensor Punch HP Sensor Shift Tray Exit Sensor Shift Tray Half Turn Upper Transport Motor Shift Tray Exit Motor 7 8 m s Punch Motor Shift Motor A697D514.WMF 7-19 A229...
Page 479: A4 Sideways (2 Sheets): Staple And Punch Mode
Stapler Motor Jogger Fence HP Sensor Stapler HP Sensor Stapler Junction Gate Solenoid 40ms Positioning Roller Solenoid Staple Hammer Motor Staple Hammer HP Sensor Stack Feed-out Motor Stack Feed-out Belt HP 100ms Sensor Shift Tray Exit Motor A697D515.WMF A229 7-20...
Page 480: Service Tables
NOTE: Do not use any other settings. 3.2 TEST POINTS Label Monitored Signal TP101 (GND) Ground 3.3 LED Function LED100 Monitors the stack feed-out motor speed. 3.4 VARIABLE RESISTORS Function VR100 Adjust the stack feed-out motor speed. 3.5 FUSES Function FU100 Protects 24 V. 7-21 A229...
Page 481: Replacement And Adjustment
3. Remove the upper bracket [D] (1 screw). 4. Remove the front door [E]. Left Front Cover 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Remove the upper cover. 3. Remove the front door. 4. Remove the left front cover [F] (2 screws). A229 7-22...
Page 482: Shift Tray
Right Cover 1. Remove the right cover [H] (2 screws). Front Shift Tray Cover 1. Remove the front shift tray cover [I] (1 screw). Rear Shift Tray Cover 1. Remove the rear shift tray cover [J] (1 screw). 7-23 A229...
Page 483: Positioning Roller Replacement
POSITIONING ROLLER REPLACEMENT 4.2 POSITIONING ROLLER REPLACEMENT A697R501.WMF 1. Open the front door. 2. Remove the snap ring [A]. 3. Release the rubber belt [B]. 4. Replace the positioning roller [C]. A229 7-24...
Page 484: Alignment Brush Roller Replacement
5. Remove the front side E-ring [E] and bushing [F]. 6. Remove the alignment brush roller assembly. 7. Remove the timing pulley [G] (1 E-ring). 8. Replace the alignment brush roller [H] (1 spacer, 1 bushing). 7-25 A229...
Page 485: Sensor Replacemnt
1. Remove the upper left cover. 2. Remove the upper cover. 3. Remove the sensor feeler [A] (1 screw, 1 connector). 4. Remove the sensor bracket [B] (1 screw). 5. Replace the stack height sensor 1 [C] or 2 [D]. A229 7-26...
Page 486: Upper Tray Paper Limit And Exit Sensor
3. Remove the sensor bracket [A] (1 screw). 4. Replace the upper tray paper limit sensor [B] (1 connector). Upper Tray Exit Sensor 3. Remove the sensor bracket [C] (1 screw). 4. Replace the upper tray exit sensor [D] (1 connector). 7-27 A229...
Page 487: Shift Tray Exit Sensor
4. Open the front door and remove the upper exit guide [A] (1 plastic clip). 5. Remove the guide stay [B] (2 screws). 6. Remove the discharge brush [C] (2 screws). 7. Replace the shift tray exit sensor [D] (1 screw, 1 connector). A229 7-28...
Page 488: Entrance And Stapler Tray Entrance Sensor
2. Remove the sensor bracket [A] (1 screw). 3. Replace the entrance sensor [B] (1 screw, 1 connector). Stapler Tray Entrance Sensor 2. Remove the sensor bracket [C] (1 screw). 3. Replace the stapler tray entrance sensor [D] (1 screw, 1 connector). 7-29 A229...
Page 489: Stapler Rotation Hp Sensor
4.4.5 STAPLER ROTATION HP SENSOR A697R510.WMF 1. Remove the stapler unit. 2. Remove the screw [A] and rotate the stapler bracket [B]. 3. Remove the sensor bracket [C] (1 screw). 4. Replace the stapler rotation HP sensor [D] (1 connector). A229 7-30...
Page 490: Stapler Removal
STAPLER REMOVAL 4.5 STAPLER REMOVAL A697R509.WMF 1. Open the front door and pull out the jogger unit. 2. Move the stapler to the front. 3. Remove the stapler [A] (1 screw, 1 connector). 7-31 A229...
Page 491: Punch Position Adjustment
The optional punch units have the following 3 spacers as accessories. 1 mm thickness: 2 pcs 2 mm thickness: 1 pc The punch position can be adjusted by up to 4 mm by combinations of the 3 spacers. A229 7-32...
Page 492: Stack Feed-Out Motor Speed Adjustment
1. Set the DIP switches on the finisher main board as follows. DIP SW DIP100 DIP101 2. If LED100 remains lit, turn VR100 counterclockwise until LED100 starts blinking. 3. Turn VR100 clockwise until the LED stops blinking and remains lit. 7-33 A229...
Page 494: Large Capacity Tray A698
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY A698...
Page 496: Overall Machine Information
3,500 sheets (80 g/m , 20 lb) Remaining Paper Detection: 4 steps Power Source: 24 Vdc, 5 Vdc (from copier) Power Consumption: 48 W Weight: 22 kg Size (W x D x H): 403 mm x 529 mm x 608 mm A229...
Page 497: Mechanical Component Layout
13. Lift Motor 5. Paper End Sensor 14. Down Sensor 6. LCT Motor 15. Tray Drive Belt 7. Pick-up Roller 16. Paper Position Sensor 8. Paper Near End Sensor 17. Separation Roller 9. Paper Height Sensor 1 18. Relay Roller A229...
Page 498: Electrical Component Layout
7. Feed Unit Cover Switch 1 18. Tray Cover Switch 3 8. Feed Unit Cover Switch 2 19. Down Switch 9. Near End Sensor 20. Paper Position Sensor 10. Paper Height Sensor 1 21. Paper End Sensor 11. Paper Height Sensor 2 A229...
Page 499: Electrical Component Descriptions
Lowers the LCT bottom plate if pressed. Solenoids Pick-up Controls up-down movement of the pick- SOL1 up roller. Magnetic Clutches Paper Feed Drives the paper feed roller. Relay Drives the relay roller. PCBs Controls the LCT and communicates with LCT Interface PCB1 the copier. A229...
Page 500: Drive Layout
DRIVE LAYOUT 1.5 DRIVE LAYOUT A698D103.WMF 1. Relay Roller 6. Lift Motor 2. Paper Feed Roller 7. Tray Drive Shaft 3. Relay Clutch 8. Tray Drive Belt 4. Paper Feed Clutch 9. Pick-up Roller 5. LCT Motor 10. Separation Roller A229...
Page 501: Detailed Descriptions
[G] energize. The pick-up roller touches the paper and feeds it to the copier. When the leading edge of the paper reaches the paper feed sensor, the pick-up solenoid turns off and the pick-up roller lifts away from the paper. A229...
Page 502: Tray Lift Mechanism
Tray lowering conditions In the following conditions, the lift motor lowers the tray bottom plate until the down sensor turns on. • Just after the paper end sensor turns on • Just after the down switch is pressed by the user A229...
Page 503 In this way, the bottom plate lowers 5 cm at each press of the down switch. This allows the customer to replenish paper in convenient amounts and at the same position. A229...
Page 504: Paper Stack Height Detection
1 [A], 2 [B], 3 [C] and near end sensor [D].) Sensor Remaining amount Display Near End Sensor Approx. 80 sheets A698D510.WMF Paper Height 1 Sensor Approx. 300 sheets A698D511.WMF Paper Height 2 Sensor Approx. 1000 sheets A698D512.WMF Paper Height 3 Sensor Approx. 2000 sheets A698D513.WMF A229...
Page 505: Service Tables
TEST POINTS SERVICE TABLES 3.1 TEST POINTS Label Monitored Signal TP100 24 V +24 V TP101 Ground TP102 CGND Ground TP103 +5 V A229 8-10...
Page 506: Replacement And Adjustment
1. Remove the tray cover [A] (1 screw). Right Cover 1. Remove the right cover [B] (2 screws). Front Cover 1. Remove the right cover. 2. Remove the front cover [C] (3 screws). Upper Rear Cover 1. Remove the upper rear cover [D] (2 screws). 8-11 A229...
Page 507: Lower Rear Cover
2. Remove the upper rear cover. 3. Remove the lower rear cover [A] (3 screws). Feed Unit Cover 1. Remove the front cover. 2. Remove the front hinge cover [B] (1 screw). 3. Remove the feed unit cover [C]. A229 8-12...
Page 508: Roller Replacement
2. Open the feed unit cover. Pick-up Roller 3. Replace the pick-up roller [A] (1 snap ring). Paper Feed Roller 3. Replace the paper feed roller [B] (1 snap ring). Separation Roller 3. Replace the separation roller [C] (1 snap ring). 8-13 A229...
Page 509: Paper End Sensor Replacement
NOTE: When reinstalling the stay, make sure that the side-to side registration is correct (make a test copy). If it must be adjusted, move the stay across as shown in the above drawing (an SP can also be adjusted). A229 8-14...
Page 510: Paper Feed Sensor Replacement
PAPER FEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4.4 PAPER FEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT 1. Open the feed unit cover [A]. 2. Remove the paper feed sensor bracket [B] (2 screws). 3. Replace the paper feed sensor [C] (1 screw, 1 connector). 8-15 A229...
Page 511: Paper Position Sensor Replacement
4.5 PAPER POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT A698R108.WMF 1. Remove the LCT. 2. Open the tray cover and feed unit cover. 3. Remove the sensor cover [A] (2 screws). 4. Replace the paper position sensor [B] (1 screw, 1 connector). A229 8-16...
Page 512: Pick-Up Solenoid Replacement
4.6 PICK-UP SOLENOID REPLACEMENT A698R103.WMF 1. Open the feed unit cover. 2. Remove the upper rear cover [A] (2 screws). 3. Remover the solenoid cover [B] (1 screw). 4. Replace the pick-up solenoid [C] (2 screws, 1 connector). 8-17 A229...
Page 513: Lift Motor Replacement
LIFT MOTOR REPLACEMENT 4.7 LIFT MOTOR REPLACEMENT A698R107.WMF 1. Remove the upper and lower rear covers. 2. Replace the lift motor [A] (2 screws, 1 connector). A229 8-18...
Page 514: Side Fence Position Change
3. Open the tray cover. 4. Remove the right cover. 5. Remove the front and rear side fences [A, B] (1 screw each). 6. Install the side fences in the correct position. 7. Input the paper size with SP5-019. 8-19 A229...
Page 516 COPIER CONNECTOR KIT A808...
Page 518: Overview
1.1 OVERVIEW A808V500.WMF This kit connects two A229 copiers. If the user wishes to have two copiers work on one copy job, the user starts the job on one copier. The copy job will also be made on the other copier.
Page 519: Function List
2 sided 8 pages → Combine 2 side 2 sided 16 pages → Combine 2 Side Book Book → 1 sided Book → 2 sided Multi → 2 sided Booklet Magazine Cover / Slip Sheet Front Cover Front / Back Cover A229...
Page 520 If the program contains settings that are not available in “Copy Connect Mode” or the slave unit does not support certain features in the program, they are ignored. Sample Copy Made only by the master unit. Number Clear/Stop Start Display A229...
Page 521 Master Unit : Displays the total copy Number of Copies number or master unit copy number. Press the display to adjust these settings. Slave Unit : Display the slave unit copy number. Number of Originals Master unit only Memory Amount Others Next Job A229...
Page 522: Specifications
Max: 120 cpm (A4 / 8 ½ " x 11" sideways) (One 65 cpm machine and one 55 cpm machine) Max: 110 cpm (A4 / 8 ½ " x 11" sideways) (Two 55 cpm machines) Copy Number Input: 1 to 999 A229...
Page 523: Detailed Descriptions
If more than two copies are made from an original, sometimes will print on different units (in the above example, the 1st copy of the 4th original may be made on the master instead of the slave). A229...
Page 524: Sort, Staple Mode
For example, if paper runs out on one machine, the other machine will continue to work on other sets of copies, but will not complete the unfinished set for the machine that ran out of paper. A229...
Page 525 If the jam is removed before the end of the job, the machine will automatically start. If the machine was part of the way through a set of copies, it will finish that set first. Then, if there are any sets still remaining, they will be re-allocated to both machines. A229...
Page 526: Installation Procedure
NOTE: When reinstalling the exposure glass, make sure that the mark [D] is positioned at the rear left corner as shown. 5. Remove the original exit tray [E] (3 screws). 6. Remove the upper right cover [F] (4 screws). 7. Remove the right stay [G] (5 screws). A229...
Page 527 11. Remove the upper right cover [D] (2 screws). 12. Remove the connector cover [E] from the upper right cover. 13. Cut away the screw hole cover [F] from the upper right cover 14. Remove the connecting plate [G] (3 screws). A229 9-10...
Page 528 19. Install the other copy connection board in the other machine using the same procedure (steps 1 to 18). 20. Connect the two machines with a cable [E] and hold it with a clamp [F] (1 screw) on each machine. 21. Check the operation. 9-11 A229...
Page 529: Service Tables
The master and slave units use the setting of the master unit for SP5-104. There is one new SP mode. Mode No. Function Setting (Class 1,2,3) 6-801 Communication Test Makes a communication test between the Start main and sub unit A229 9-12...
Page 530: User Program Mode
Auto Off Timer Low Power Shift Time Low Power Timer ADF Original Ejection <F/F4> Size Setting Basic 2 Function Priority System Reset Output Priority Function Reset Timer Copy: Output Tray Document Server: Output Tray Printer: Output Tray Interleave Print 9-13 A229...
Page 531 Tray 1 : Special Paper Indication Tray 2 : Special Paper Indication Tray 3 : Special Paper Indication LCT : Special Paper Indication Set User Codes Counter Manager Key Counter Key Operator Code Memory Allocation AOF (Keep it on) A229 9-14...
Page 532: Copy Features Table
Copy Back Cover Í Front Margin : Left/Right Í Back Margin : Left Right Í Front Margin : Top/Bottom Í Back Margin : Top/Bottom Í 1→2 Duplex Auto Margin Adjust Í Ease Border Í Combine Original Shadow Erase 9-15 A229...
Page 533 Platen Mode Exit Í Duplex : Auto Eject Í Combine : Auto Eject Rotate Sort Auto Paper Continue Auto Sort Mode Í Memory Full Auto Scan Restart Count Manager Check/Rest/Print Copy Counter User Code Register/Change/Delete Face-Up/Down Selection in By-pass Mode A229 9-16...
Page 534: Troubleshooting
• Defective SBICU SC366: CRC Error - Definition - Electrical noise causes sent data and received data to differ. A CRC check can detect this error. - Possible cause - • Defective connection board • Defective or disconnected interface cable 9-17 A229...
Page 536 NINE-TRAY MAILBOX AND BRIDGE UNIT G909/G912...
Page 538: Overall Machine Information
BRIDGE UNIT BRIDGE UNIT BRIDGE UNIT TYPE 460 TYPE 460 TYPE 460 NOTE: The installation of the G909 MailBox requires that the A688 Bridge Unit Type 450 and the A682 Paper Tray Unit (PS360) must also be installed. 10-1 A229...
Page 539: Component Layout
7. Proof Tray Paper Overflow Sensor 19. Paper Overflow Sensor 8. Proof Tray Exit Roller 20. Paper Sensor 9. Proof Tray Exit Sensor 21. 9th Tray 10. Proof Tray Junction Gate 22. 1st Tray 11. Entrance Roller 23. Bridge Unit 12. Entrance Sensor A229 10-2...
Page 540: Drive Layout
COMPONENT LAYOUT 1.2.2 DRIVE LAYOUT G909V501.WMF G909V502.WMF G909V503.WMF 1. Proof Tray Exit Roller 5. Entrance Roller 2. Proof Tray Transport Motor 6. Vertical Transport Motor 3. Bridge Exit Roller 7. Tray Feed-out Roller 4. Transport Motor 10-3 A229...
Page 541: Electrical Component Descriptions
Informs the CPU when there is paper on Paper 6 the 6th tray. Informs the CPU when there is paper on Paper 7 the 7th tray. Informs the CPU when there is paper on Paper 8 the 8th tray. A229 10-4...
Page 542 Switches Cuts the +24 V power line and detects Bridge Cover when the bridge cover is opened. Cuts the +24 V power line and detects Front Cover when the front cover is opened. 10-5 A229...
Page 543: Detailed Descriptions
When the proof tray is selected as the output tray, the transport motor and the vertical transport motor energize. Each tray gate [C] is individually controlled by a solenoid. When a solenoid is energized, the tray gate opens and the paper goes into the tray. A229 10-6...
Page 544: Proof Tray Sensors
When this occurs, a message will be displayed on the operation panel and the machine stops printing until the paper stack on the proof tray is removed. 10-7 A229...
Page 545: Tray Sensors
9th tray contains only a phototransistor. The machine detects paper leaving trays 1 to 3 using the sensor above tray 1 and the one on tray 3. When paper passes between those sensors, the light from the LED above tray 1 is interrupted. A229 10-8...
Page 546: Timing Chart And Misfeed Detection
Relay Sensor 100 pulses Vertical Transport Motor 1st Tray Sol. Tray Exit Sensor G909D502.WMF A4 Sideways (to Proof Tray) Transport Motor Proof Transport Motor Entrance Sensor Proof Junction Gate Sol. Relay Junction Gate Sol. Proof Exit Sensor G909D500.WMF 10-9 A229...
Page 547 2. Off check J6: A sensor does de-activate within the specified number of pulses after that sensor has been activated. Number of pulses = Paper length (in the paper feed direction) x 1.5 1 pulse = 0.1707 mm A229 10-10...
Page 548: Installation Procedure
Proof Tray Attachment For A230, A231, and A232 Upper Grounding Plate For A230, A231, and A232 Lower Grounding Plate One for A230, A231, and A232 Two for A229 Cushion Tapping Screw - M4 x 14 Tray Decals Installation Procedure G909I501.WMF 3.1.2 REQUIREMENT OPTIONS FOR MAIN MACHINE...
Page 549: Installation Procedure
4. Peel off the backing of the double sided tape that is attached to the lower grounding plate [D]. 5. Attach one lower grounding plate to the center of the bottom edge of the paper tray unit as shown. Go to step 7. A229 10-12...
Page 550 Attach the cushion to the plate as follows: • Position [G] for A230, A231, and A232 machines. • Position [H] for A229 machines. NOTE: When attaching the cushion to position [H], cut about 40 mm (1.6 inches) off one edge of the cushion.
Page 551 [C]. 13. Install the proof tray attachment on the proof tray. 14. A229 machines only: Install the exit guide mylar [D] on the upper cover just above the anti-static brush. 15. Power on the main switch and check the mailbox operation.
Page 552: Bridge Unit For Mailbox (G912)
Check the accessories in the box against the following list. Description Q’ty Guide Plate Bracket Cable Cover Switch Grounding Bracket Finisher Shielding Plate Screw - M4 x 8 Screw - M4 x 4 Screw - M3 x 6 G912I500.WMF 10-15 A229...
Page 553: Installation Procedure
(A697) will be installed. 2) The 3000 sheet finisher (A697) can be installed only on the A232 and A229 machines. 1. Unpack the bridge unit and remove the shipping retainers [A]. NOTE: Do not remove the protective sheet [B] at this time.
Page 554 8. Route the cable [D] and affix it to the clamp as shown. 9. Connect the cover switch [E] to the cable then install the cover switch (2 screws – M4 x 8). 10. Remove the paper guide plate [F] (2 screws). 10-17 A229...
Page 555 13. Remove the tape [F] of the protective sheet. 14. Open the upper paper guide [G] then pull out the protective sheet [H]. NOTE: Check that all mylars are set into the gap between the paper guides. A229 10-18...
Page 556 If the 3000 sheet finisher (A697) is going to be installed, perform steps 21 to 25. 21. Install the front joint bracket [E] and rear joint bracket [F] which are contained in the finisher’s accessory box. 10-19 A229...
Page 557 24. Attach the shielding plate [C] to the finisher (2 screws – M3 x 8). 25. Attach the finisher to the mailbox (refer to the Finisher Installation Procedure). 26. Power-on the main switch of the main machine and check the bridge unit operation. (Select a copy mode that uses the finisher.) A229 10-20...
Page 558: Replacement And Adjustment
6. Remove the proof tray paper overflow sensor [F]. 4.1.2 PROOF TRANSPORT UNIT 1. Remove the proof tray unit [B] and remove two screws [C]. 2. Carefully turn over the proof tray unit and remove the proof transport unit [G] (2 screws). 10-21 A229...
Page 559: Tray Unit
4. Open the front cover [D] and remove the cover bracket [E] (1 screw), then remove the front cover. 5. Remove the two screws [F] which secure the tray. 6. Remove the tray [G]. (First move the tray to the left and gently flex it, then remove the tray.) A229 10-22...
Page 560: Paper Sensor, Paper Overflow Sensor And Tray Exit Sensor
7. After replacing the tray exit sensor, perform the tray exit sensor adjustment (see Tray Exit Sensor Adjustment). NOTE: After replacing the tray exit sensor, do not put the rear cover back on the mailbox, because the tray exit sensor adjustment must be performed first. 10-23 A229...
Page 561: Main Control Board
G909R508.WMF G909R509.WMF 1. Remove the rear cover [A] (8 screws). 2. Remove the main control board [B] (all connectors). 3. After replacing the main control board, perform the tray exit sensor adjustment procedure (see Tray Exit Sensor Adjustment). A229 10-24...
Page 562: Tray Exit Sensor Adjustment
6. Make sure that the interface cable is connected to the main machine and turn the main switch on. 7. Fully turn the appropriate variable resistor (VR) [D] clockwise, then check that the appropriate LED [E] has turned off (the relationship between tray, VR, and LED are shown in the table below). 10-25 A229...
Page 563 VR No. LED No. TP No. Trays 1 to 3 LED 2 Trays 4 to 6 LED 3 Trays 7 to 9 LED 4 TP13 NOTE: The DIP switches to change are the same regardless of the adjusted sensor. A229 10-26...
Page 564: Service Tables
When the 2nd paper overflow sensor is activated, LED3 will light. When the 3rd paper overflow sensor is activated, LED4 will light. Paper Overflow Sensor When the 4th paper overflow Check (4th to 6th trays) sensor is activated, LED2 will light. 10-27 A229...
Page 565: Variable Resistors
Adjusts the tray exit sensor sensitivity between trays 7 and 9 5.1.3 LEDS Number Monitored Signal LED1 Monitors the software operation. Blinking: Normal operation Others: Abnormal operation LED2 The LED lights when the appropriate sensor is activated. (Refer to the DIP switch table for more details.) LED3 LED4 A229 10-28...
Page 566 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS...
Page 567 Developer and the Drum if a large amount of Developer accumulates near the photoconductor gap. The seal may be pulled out of position by the friction caused by the rotation of the Drum. In the worst case scenario, the seal would peel off. Continued… RICOH GROUP COMPANIES CONTROL NO. 319...
Page 568 Tech Service Bulletin No. A229 – 001 Page 2 of 2 SOLUTION: Production Countermeasure: The lenght of the lower seal will be returned to the original length of 17 mm from 18 mm. Though the 17 mm lower seal may wrap up, the function of this part is not adversely affected. The part number of the new Development Unit Entrance Seal Ass'y will be A2293091.
Page 569 The Service Manual page(s) listed below must be replaced with the page(s) supplied. Each bulletin package contains 1 set of replacement pages. PAGES: The revised areas have been highlighted by an arrow ⇒. • 4-73 – 4-74 Updated Information (I/O BOARD DIP SW101 - Added) RICOH GROUP COMPANIES CONTROL NO. 325...
Page 570: Dip Switches
Should be OFF 4.5.4 TEST POINTS I/O Board Number Monitored Signal TP163 TP165 Ground TP167 +24V TP168 TP170 -12V TP171 +12V TP172 5V DC TP173 +24V Paper Feed Board Number Monitored Signal TP102 +24V TP103 Ground TP104 Ground TP105 A229 4-73...
Page 571 4.5.6 VARIABLE RESISTORS ADF Main Board Function VR101 Adjusts the original registration for the 1st side of the original. VR102 Adjusts the original stop position against the left scale for the 2nd side of the original. VR103 Not used A229 4-74...
Page 572 %FFM#g#NNG NEfFFfMM %440-'%&0)#13()0U ####+)78)82)6#h#GFII ####6-'3,#h#%*-'-3#IIN ####7%:-2#h#MMII(4 SUBJECT: A229 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 65 CPM AND 55 CPM MACHINES GENERAL: The following table shows the differences between the 65 CPM and the 55 CPM machines. Item 65 CPM 55 CPM Copy Speed 65 CPM Maximum...
Page 573 Rev. 2/15/99 4.3.1 UNIQUE UP ................... 9-13 4.3.2 UP MODE TABLE................9-13 System Setting Table ................. 9-13 Copy Features Table................9-15 5. TROUBLESHOOTING............... 9-17 A229 xiii...
Page 574 , 14 ~ 43 lb Duplex copying: 64 ~ 104.7 g/m , 17 ~ 28 lb Reproduction Ratios: 6 reduction and 5 enlargement Metric Version Inch Version Enlargement 400% 400% 200% 200% 141% 155% 122% 129% 115% 121% Full Size 100% 100% Reduction A229...
Page 575 SPECIFICATIONS Rev. 01/99 Zoom: 32 ~ 400% ⇒ Copy Speed: A229 (65 CPM) Max. 65 cpm (A4 / 8 ½” x 11” sideways) A229 (55 CPM) Max. 55 cpm (A4 / 8 ½” x 11” sideways) Resolution: Scanning: 400 dpi...
Page 576 8)',2-'%0#7)6:-')#&900)8-2 &900)8-2#291&)6U %FFM#g#NNH NGfEMfMM %440-'%&0)#13()0U ####+)78)82)6#h#GFJI ####6-'3,#h#%*-'-3#JIN ####7%:-2#h#MMJI(4 SUBJECT: PARTS CATALOG CORRECTION/ADDITIONS GENERAL: The following parts corrections/additions are being issued for all A229 Parts Catalogs. CORRECTIONS: REFERENCE OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM A0963103 A2293092 Entrance Seal...
Page 577 Tech Service Bulletin No. A229 – 004 Page 2 of 2 The illustration on page 14 of the A229 parts catalog have three #17 items illustrated. Please delete the two parts circled as shown below. Please Delete the following parts from your A229 Parts Catalog:...
Page 578 4-19A/B Updated Information (Additional Pages / Service Programs) • 4-21 Updated Information (SP 4-008 Correction) • 4-39 Updated Information (Service Programs Added) • 4-49 Updated information (Service Program 7-823 Deleted / No SP 7-303) RICOH GROUP COMPANIES CONTROL NO. 336...
Page 579 Periodic Auto Process Control Select whether process initial setting is started at periodical interval if the following conditions exist. 1. 24 hours or more have been passed since the last Process Control Initial Setting 2. The copy job is finished. A229...
Page 580 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONAL LEFT BLANK A229...
Page 581 * Adjusts the right side erase margin for 0.0 ~ 0.9 scanning. 0.1 mm/step 0.5 mm See the comment for SP 4-012-1. 4-013 Scanner Free Run Performs a scanner free run with the 0: Stop exposure lamp on. 1: Start A229 4-21...
Page 582 Original None Wait Time ⇒ 6-901-1 Normal Original Adjust the interval between the original in 500ms~700ms 10mm/step normal original mode. ⇒ 620ms 6-901-2 Thin Original 500ms~700ms Adjust the interval between the original in 10mm/step thin original mode. 520ms A229 4-39...
Page 583 Copy Counter Reset - Magnification Resets all counters of SP7-301. Start 7-825 Total Counter Reset Resets the electrical total counter. Start Usually, this SP mode is done at installation. This SP mode works only once when the counter value is negative A229 4-49...
Page 584 A new style Oil Supply Cleaning Roller has been used from first mass-production to prevent black spots from appearing during cold starts with paper that contains high amounts of calcium carbonate. The following Part update is being issued for all A229 Parts Catalogs. REFERENCE OLD PART NO.
Page 585 This means that the toner amount in the development unit is less during the first 1,000 to 2,000 copies after installation and gradually becomes higher. Please adjust the SP modes for the development bias to meet a required level for each customer. Continued… RICOH GROUP COMPANIES CONTROL NO. 343...
Page 586 To make the amount of toner supplied for one time smaller and to make the chargeability of the toner higher. UNITS AFFECTED: All A229 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new factory settings set during production. MODEL NAME...
Page 587 Tech Service Bulletin No. A229 – 007 Page 3 of 5 Field Countermeasure: Adjustment Procedure 1. Auto Image Density Adjustment Mode Start Change SP2967 to ON. Is SP2201-1 set to 550? Change it to 550. Is SP2201-2 set to 390? Change it to 390.
Page 588 Tech Service Bulletin No. A229 – 007 Page 4 of 5 2. Laser Beam Pitch Adjustment (This is to verify that the laser beam pitch is correctly adjusted.) Note: Refer to the SP number outside Start the flow for 600 dpi.
Page 589 Tech Service Bulletin No. A229 – 007 Page 5 of 5 3. Development Bias Adjustment (This is to adjust the development bias to an appropriate level for each customer.) Start Change SP2210 to 10. To change interval of Vsg/Vsp check Change SP2201-4 to 270.
Page 590 Xenon Lamp Flexible Board. Install a new Lower Insulating Sheet at the following visit. Please contact the TSD Hotline if the sheet is missing. REFERENCE PART NUMBER. DESCRIPTION PAGE ITEM A2291806 Lower Insulating Sheet NOTE: Please be advised that a limited quantity of A229’s may exhibit black copies. RICOH GROUP COMPANIES CONTROL NO. 346...

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