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V-C3 Training

V-C3 TECHNICAL TRAINING

FULL COURSE

Slide 1

This course is for technicians who have not worked with the V-C1/V-C2 color

copiers.

Summary of Contents for Ricoh V-C3

Page 1 V-C3 Training V-C3 TECHNICAL TRAINING FULL COURSE Slide 1 This course is for technicians who have not worked with the V-C1/V-C2 color copiers.
Page 2 V-C3 Training Introduction: ! This machine is a high-speed network multi- functional color copier. " Based on the GW Architecture. " Provides the following: » Network Scanning » Local Storage » Copying » Scanning » Fax » Printing Slide 2...
Page 3 V-C3 Training Objectives ! Install the machine and its peripherals in the field. ! Understand how the machine and the peripherals work. ! Understand and perform routine maintenance. " Understand the PM table and counters. " Understand the SP codes.
Page 4 V-C3 Training Course Overview ! Product Outline ! Installation ! Maintenance ! Machine Overview ! Automatic Document Feeder ! Scanner ! Image Processing ! Laser Unit Slide 4 PRODUCT OUTLINE # The model will be introduced. # The optional peripherals will be introduced.
Page 5 V-C3 Training Course Overview ! Processes Around the Drum ! Toner Supply Mechanisms ! Waste Toner Collection ! Process Control ! Paper Feed ! Transfer and Separation ! Fusing ! Paper Exit/Duplex Slide 5 PROCESSES AROUND THE DRUM # This section describes the drum and the processes around it, including quenching, charge corona unit, and drum cleaning.
Page 6 V-C3 Training Course Overview ! Large Capacity Tray (B473) ! A3/DLT Large Capacity Tray (D350) ! A3/DLT Kit for Tandem Tray (B331) ! Cover Interposer (B704) – this has one tray ! Mailbox (B762) ! Cover Interposer (B835) – this has two trays...
Page 7 V-C3 Training Course Overview ! 3,000-sheet Finisher with 100-sheet stapler (B830) ! 2,000-sheet Booklet Finisher (D373) and 3,000- sheet Finisher (D374) ! Ring Binder (D392) ! Fax Unit (D498) Slide 7 3,000-SHEET FINISHER WITH 100-SHEET STAPLER (B830) # This finisher is the same as the one that was used with the B234 series (Katana- C1).
Page 8 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE PRODUCT OVERVIEW Slide 8 PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION # The model will be introduced. # The optional peripherals will be introduced. # The product concept, sales points, and targets will be presented.
Page 9 V-C3 Training Product Overview Overview of the Machine Slide 9 No additional notes...
Page 10 V-C3 Training Target Markets ! This machine is targeted for the office environment, and for the light production market. ! Two basic configurations of options are available to meet each of these needs. Slide 10 No additional notes...
Page 11 V-C3 Training Product Appearance – For the Office Environment Booklet Finisher Slide 11 # Here is a view of the copier with some of the important options attached. # The ADF is a standard part of the machine. # The Booklet Finisher is an option.
Page 12 V-C3 Training Product Appearance – For the Light Production Market Cover LCT (A4) Interposer Finisher with 100-sheet Stapler Slide 12 # Here is a view with a different set of options installed. # There is one limitation for this market: the machine cannot handle 13 inch paper.
Page 13 V-C3 Training Operation Panel ! The operation panel has also been re-designed. Slide 13 No additional notes...
Page 14 V-C3 Training How many models? ! D081: V-C3a SP ! D082: V-C3b SP ! The difference between these models is the output speed. " V-C3a: FC: 60 cpm, B/W: 65 cpm » V-C2a: FC: 55 cpm, B/W: 60 cpm " V-C3b: FC: 70cpm, B/W: 75cpm »...
Page 15 V-C3 Training Product Overview Features Slide 15 No additional notes...
Page 16 V-C3 Training Paper Weights ! Standard Trays 164g/m -216g/m and Bypass/Wide LCT Tray 280 -300 g/m need the following conditions: " All the paper should be stored in Std Tray 52.3-216 the same place where the room 14lbs.Bond ～ 90lbs.Index...
Page 17 V-C3 Training Loading Heavy Paper ! Load paper so that the grain is in the correct orientation. Slide 17 No additional notes...
Page 18 V-C3 Training Improved Thick Paper Handling ! All of the trays can handle paper of weight up to 216 g/m but Tray 3 can handle thicker paper up to 256 g/m " There is a wider gap where the right edge of Tray 3 opens at the bottom of the vertical paper feed path.
Page 19 Improved Thick Paper Handling V-C1, V-C2 V-C3: Tray 3 V-C3: Trays 1 and 2 ! The bend at the exit from the tray is smoother in Tray 3. This allows the tray to feed thick paper 2 without problems. Slide 19...
Page 20 V-C3 Training Copy Speed for each Paper Weight Paper Thickness Model Mode BK CPM FC CPM Thin Paper 52.3~65.9 Plain Paper 66~99.9 Middle Thick 100~127.4 Thick Paper 1 127.5~163.9 37.5 37.5 Thick Paper 2 164~249.9 37.5 37.5 Thick Paper 3...
Page 21 V-C3 Training Short Warm-up Time First Copy Time C3a: Less than 5.7, C3b: Less than 4.9 (seconds) C3a: Less than 7.5, C3b: Less than 6.4 Warm-up Time C3a: Less than 70, C3b: Less than 60 (seconds) EU/Asia/Taiwan Less than 60...
Page 22 V-C3 Training Improved Animation ! Animation helps the user solve problems inside the machine. Slide 22 No additional notes...
Page 23 V-C3 Training High-speed Duplex Scanning ! A CCD (inside the scanner unit, below the ADF) scans the front side, and a CIS (inside the ADF) scans the rear side. ! Scanning speed: " Single-sided: Color 70 ppm, B/W 82 ppm (same as V-C2) "...
Page 24 V-C3 Training Faster Printing for V-C3a ! The gap between sheets has been reduced. V-C2 " The line speed is the Fusing unit Drum same as for V-C2a. Paper ! Printing speeds " V-C2a » B/W: 60 ppm » Full color: 55 ppm "...
Page 25 V-C3 Training Lower Energy Consumption RICOH FUJI XEROX KonicaMinolta SHARP TOSHIBA V-C1a V-C2b ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ V-C3b V-C3b V-C2a V-C3a V-C3a The Lowest TEC level ! ! The typical electricity consumption (TEC) is lower than previous models in this series, and lower than competitors’...
Page 26 V-C3 Training Color Weakness Management Mode Color Barrier-free mgn mode Color Barrier-free mgn mode Adjusted result does not give ＜＜＜＜ doc. appearance for people ＜＜＜＜ doc. appearance for people uncomfortable co lor result to ＜...
Page 27 $ Max length 482.7 mm, max width 330.2 mm $ 13” x 19.2”, A3+ # However, the V-C3 cannot handle the largest paper sizes, so the maximum paper sizes that can be put in this tray are A3 and 12” x 18”...
Page 28 V-C3 Training A3/DLT Large Capacity Tray Option Air Assisted Paper Feed ! Air from two fans float the top sheet of paper. This helps to separate the top sheet from the stack. ! This only works for the following paper types: Thick 2,...
Page 29 V-C3 Training Other Peripherals Cover Interposer Finisher with Multi-folder 100-sheet Unit Stapler ! These three are also used on the B-C4 series. Slide 29 # B-C4 (Katana-C2)
Page 30 V-C3 Training Product Overview Options Slide 30 No additional notes...
Page 31 V-C3 Training Paper Trays ! 11”x17” / A3 Tray Unit " A3/11”x17” Tray Type 2105 " Lets you convert tray 1 from a tandem A4/LT tray to an A3/DLT tray ! Tab Sheet Holder Unit " Tab Sheet Holder Type 3260 "...
Page 32 " Feeds 8.5 x 11” SEF and A4 SEF. Holds 4,000 sheets. ! LCT Adapter " LCT Adapter Type B " Must be used when you install the A4/LT LCT on the V-C3. ! LG Unit for A4/LT LCT " 8.5”x14” Paper Size Tray Type 1075 "...
Page 33 V-C3 Training Finishers ! 3,000-sheet finisher with 50-sheet stapler (D374) " SR4030 " New item, based on the finisher for the V-C2 ! 2,000-sheet finisher with saddle-stitching (D373) " SR4040 " New item, based on the finisher for the V-C2 ! 3,000-sheet finisher with 100-sheet stapler (B830) "...
Page 34 V-C3 Training Options for the D373/D374 Finishers ! Punch Units " Punch Unit Type 3260 NA 3/2, for North America " Punch Unit Type 3260 EU 2/4, for Europe " Punch Unit Type 3260 SC, for Scandinavia ! Jogger Unit "...
Page 35 Options for the B830 Finisher ! Finisher Adapter " Finisher Adapter Type C " Must be used when you install the B830 finisher on the V-C3. ! Punch units " Punch Unit Type PU5000 NA 3/2, for North America " Punch Unit Type PU5000 EU 2/4, for Europe "...
Page 36 V-C3 Training Other Finishing Options - 1 ! 9-bin Mailbox " CS391 " Same as the one used with the V-C2. " Can only be installed with the D373/D374 finishers. Cannot be installed on the same machine as the B830 finisher.
Page 37 V-C3 Training Other Finishing Options - 2 ! Cover Interposer (one tray) " Cover Interposer Tray Type 3260 (B704) " Same as the one used with the V-C2. " Can be installed with the D373/D374 finishers but not with the B830.
Page 38 V-C3 Training Optional Controller ! Fiery controller " Fiery color utilities and advanced PostScript functions ! The GW printer/scanner controller is built-in as standard equipment. Slide 38 No additional notes...
Page 39 V-C3 Training Printer/Scanner Options ! PostScript3 Unit Type C7501: New item ! Interface Units " IEEE1284 Interface Unit Type A: Also used with the V-C2 " IEEE802.11a/g Interface Unit Type J, IEEE802.11g Interface Unit Type K: Also used with the V-C2 "...
Page 40 V-C3 Training Security Options ! Data Overwrite Security System Type H " Also used with the V-C2 ! Copy Data Security Unit Type F " Also used with the V-C2 ! HDD Encryption Unit Type A " Also used with the V-C2...
Page 41 V-C3 Training Fax Board ! Fax Option Type C7501 " New Item ! G3 Interface Unit Type C7500 " Also used with the V-C2 ! Memory Unit Type B 32MB " Used with other models Slide 41 No additional notes...
Page 42 V-C3 Training Memory Options ! There are no memory options. " Memory and hard disks are standard equipment Slide 42 No additional notes...
Page 43 V-C3 Training Heaters ! There is an optional anti-condensation heater. ! The tray heaters for the paper trays are standard components. " For the main copier, these trays must be connected during installation, if the customer wants to use them.
Page 44 V-C3 Training Other Options ! Copy Connector Type 3260 " Also used with the V-C2 ! File Format Converter Type E " Also used with the V-C2 ! Browser Unit Type E " Also used with the Katana-C2 ! Optional Counter Interface Unit Type A "...
Page 45 V-C3 Training Optional USB/SD Card Slot ! USB 2.0/SD Slot Type D (D505) can be installed on the right end of the operation panel. ! This device enables easier access to USB and SD card slots at the front of the main machine.
Page 46 V-C3 Training Optional USB 2.0/SD card slot ! This optional unit allows use of the new Scan to USB and Scan to SD features. ! This allows users to scan documents and save them in electronic format on an SD card and/or USB memory device.
Page 47 V-C3 Training Optional USB 2.0/SD card slot ! Up to 2 GB of data can be saved. " However, depending on the number of files already stored on the removable memory device, new files might not be saved, even if there appears to be sufficient free space.
Page 48 V-C3 Training Optional USB 2.0/SD card slot ! After you install this option, you must enable it with Scanner SP Mode 1013. " Change the SP setting from 0 to 1. Slide 48...
Page 49 V-C3 Training App 2 Me ! App 2 Me is included on the VM card. ! However, it must be enabled at installation. " The procedure is in the field service manual for the main machine. » At the end of the section for installing the main machine, see the ‘Enabling App2 Me on VM/Calypso SD Card’...
Page 50 V-C3 Training SD Card Slots – Upper Slot ! Empty when shipped ! Use for the following options (keep the card in the slot after installation) " Data Overwrite Security Unit " PostScript » If you want to install more than one of these, copy them onto one SD card.
Page 51 V-C3 Training SD Card Slots – Lower Slot ! Contains the VM card (with App 2 Me) when shipped. ! Use this slot for service procedures, such as firmware update and NVRAM backup. ! When doing the above, remove the VM card, do the procedure (see the service manual), then put the VM card back in.
Page 52 V-C3 Training Lower Slot – Important Note (1) ! VM card applications such as App 2 Me must be halted if you need to remove the VM card. " Normally, you need to remove the VM card at these times: »...
Page 53 V-C3 Training Lower Slot – Important Note (2) ! After the firmware update, NVRAM backup, etc, then you have to enable App 2 Me and the other extended features again. To do this: " 1. Put the VM card in its slot.
Page 54 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE INSTALLATION Slide 54 PUROPSE OF THIS SECTION # To learn how to install the machine and peripherals. # There are a lot of notes and cautions for the installation procedures for this model. We will study the important ones before we start to install the machine.
Page 55 V-C3 Training Overview ! Main Copier " Important Notes for Installation " Install the machine ! Options " A3/DLT Tray (goes into tray 1, to replace the tandem tray) " Two LCTs (A4/LT, A3/DLT) " LG/B4 tray for the A4/LT LCT "...
Page 56 V-C3 Training Main Copier Installation Important Points Packing Materials and Retainers Slide 56 # These slides show the most important points of the installation procedure. They are not the full procedure. To do the full procedure, you must use the manual.
Page 57 V-C3 Training Accessories Kit ! If you send PCUs to the factory or warehouse, use these caps to prevent toner from spilling out. " They are not used during installation. ! There is one cap for each PCU. It goes over the toner supply port (see the next slide).
Page 58 V-C3 Training Toner Supply Port ! The toner supply port is here (in the red circle). Slide 58 No additional notes...
Page 59 V-C3 Training Toner and Developer Toner Developer ! The toner for this machine is clearly marked D081/D082. ! The developer for this machine is clearly marked D081. ! Do not use any other types of toner or developer with this machine.
Page 60 V-C3 Training SP Mode Factory Setting List ! This list is under the ADF cover. Remove it. ! Keep it safely for future reference. Do not throw it away. Slide 60 No additional notes...
Page 61 V-C3 Training Remove the Red Paper ! Pull away the white plate and remove the red paper. Slide 61 No additional notes...
Page 62 V-C3 Training Remove These Items Only!! Remove these tapes Remove this sheet of paper DO NOT REMOVE NOW!! Remove this lever and the DO NOT REMOVE NOW!! tape ! Do not remove anything else at this time! " See the next slide for details.
Page 63 ! Remove the tape that holds the transfer belt release lever, and remove the lever. We will use this later during installation. Slide 63 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Internal Tapes and Packing Material # This is what you see when you open the front cover.
Page 64 ! Tray 3 also contains accessories. Unpack them as shown in the manual. Slide 64 # The V-C3 PCU stand is the same as the V-C2 PCU stand. You can use a V-C2 PCU stand if the V-C3 stand is not available.
Page 65 (see the red circle). Slide 65 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Shipping Retainer Removal # Do not use the handles at the top until the final step. If you pull the hopper out of the machine at the start with the handles, the hopper can come off the machine and fall on your feet.
Page 66 V-C3 Training Removing the Faceplate Remove this tag ! Remove the indicated tag. Then disconnect a connector and remove the faceplate. Slide 66 No additional notes...
Page 67 V-C3 Training Do not Remove the PCUs ! For this model, we do not need to remove the PCUs during installation. ! Developer is installed without removing the PCUs as we shall see later. Slide 67 No additional notes...
Page 68 ! Pull the tag by the reinforced ring part. If not, you could pull the wire off. Slide 68 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Shipping Retainer Removal # The rod releases the cleaning blade for the transfer belt. It also protects the ITB...
Page 69 ! Now you can open the drawer unit, and remove the protective sheet of paper from the drawer. " Do this exactly as described in the service manual. Slide 69 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Remove Remaining Retainers and Packing Material...
Page 70 V-C3 Training Instruction Sheet ! This sheet protects the PTR during shipping. ! It also reminds you that the stabilizing rod should have been removed already, If not, do it now, before you remove this sheet. ! Do not slide the drawer back in until after you have removed the rod, or the ITB and PTR will be damaged.
Page 71 V-C3 Training Fusing Unit ! Now remove the protective sheet of paper from the fusing unit. Slide 71 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Remove Remaining Retainers and Packing Material...
Page 72 V-C3 Training Re-attach the Faceplate ! Attach the screws in the correct sequence. Do not tighten them strongly. Slide 72 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Reattach the Faceplate...
Page 73 V-C3 Training Main Copier Installation Important Points Developer Slide 73 # These slides show the most important points of the installation procedure. They are not the full procedure. To do the full procedure, you must use the manual. # First, study these important points. Then install your machines.
Page 74 V-C3 Training Installing Developer Overview ! We do not remove the PCU from the machine, so we do not need the PCU stand. ! First, we install each developer bottle on a port at the front of each PCU. ! Then we remove the seals from each bottle, and make sure that the developer can flow freely from each bottle.
Page 75 V-C3 Training Installing Developer Notes ! Do the procedure in the order described in the service manual. ! Do not turn the machine on or off, or open or close the front door, until you are instructed to do so in the installation procedure.
Page 76 ! Rotate the lever down. ! This separates the transfer belt from the surfaces of the PCU drums. Slide 76 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Filling the PCU Units with Developer # We removed this lever earlier, with all the retainers.
Page 77 Installing Developer 2. Find the Y Developer Bottle ! Make sure that it is marked D081 as shown. " There are two models in the V-C3 series: D081, and D082. For both models, the developer is marked D081. Slide 77...
Page 78 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 3. Loosen the Developer Developer Bottle ! Hold the bottle upside down as shown. ! Shake the bottle up and down 10 to 15 times. " The opening must point up when you do this. Slide 78 # This is necessary because the developer settles and solidifies during transportation and storage.
Page 79 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 4. Mounting the Developer Bottle on the PCU Attach [A] to [B] ! Set the opening of the bottle as shown (1). " Make sure that you attach [A] firmly to [B]. ! Swing the bottle up (2) until it snaps into place (3).
Page 80 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 4. Mounting the Developer Bottle on the PCU ! Rest the neck of the developer bottle on the PCU, as shown in the photo on the left. ! While keeping the contact between the neck of the developer bottle and the PCU, slide the neck upward in the direction of the arrow marked “2”.
Page 81 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 4. Mounting the Developer Bottle on the PCU ! Rotate the developer bottle up in the direction of the arrow marked “3”, and lock the neck of the bottle into the PCU. ! Check the tab and make sure the bottle is locked in place. If it is not locked in place, push the neck of the bottle in the direction of the arrow marked “4”...
Page 82 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 4. Mounting the Developer Bottle on the PCU Catch Engages Here ! [A] Make sure that the neck of each bottle has snapped into place. " If it is out of place, developer will spill out after the seal is removed.
Page 83 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 5. Remove the Seals Pull out Tap the the Seal Bottle ! Pull out all four seals. ! Hold the bottle with one hand and slowly pull out the seal with the other. ! Tap the side of each bottle to make sure that developer flows freely.
Page 84 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 6. Make sure that the Lever is Down ! The lever must be down before you start the SP modes. ! If the lever is up, SP3814 (fill the PCUs with developer from the bottles) will fail.
Page 85 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 7. SP Mode ! CLOSE THE FRONT DOOR, THEN TURN THE MACHINE POWER ON. ! Wait for the machine to beep twice. " This indicates that the fusing unit is ready. " If you do not wait for the beeps, SP3814 (fill the PCUs with developer from the bottles) will fail.
Page 86 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 8. Check Each Bottle ! Even if SP 3815 shows no errors, there may be developer remaining in the bottle. ! Touch Exit twice, then open the front door. ! Shine a light through the neck of the bottle to make sure that the bottle is empty.
Page 87 V-C3 Training Installing Developer 8. Check Each Bottle ! If all bottles are empty, turn the machine power off and disconnect the power cord. ! Remove the empty developer bottles. " It may be necessary to use a small screwdriver to disconnect the bottle at the latch.
Page 88 " Repeat this procedure until the bottle becomes empty. " After 10 attempts if the bottle is still not empty, do the procedure on the next slide. Slide 88 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, PCU, Developer Replacement, Handling Problems with Developer Filling...
Page 89 V-C3 Training If the Bottles are not Empty - 2 ! The developer has probably clogged inside the bottle, so you must remove the developer bottle and the PCU. " Cover the toner bottle with a plastic bag and seal the mouth of the bag with your hand (1).
Page 90 GET AN SC CODE!! Lever Slide 90 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Reinstall the Toner Hopper # If you forget to turn it to the vertical position, you will get an SC code, as shown in the service manual.
Page 91 ! Make sure that the support leg is up and locked before you push the toner hopper into the machine. ! Never press in on the top of the toner hopper. Slide 91 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Reinstall the Toner Hopper...
Page 92 V-C3 Training Install the Toner Hopper ! The transfer belt release lever must be turned up and locked before you install the toner hopper. ! If the transfer belt release lever is down, the toner hopper cannot be closed completely against the faceplate.
Page 93 V-C3 Training Main Copier Installation Important Points Toner Slide 93 # These slides show the most important points of the installation procedure. They are not the full procedure. To do the full procedure, you must use the manual. # First, study these important points. Then install your machines.
Page 94 V-C3 Training Toner Cartridges ! This type of cartridge is called an STC (Soft Toner Cartridge). ! The cartridge walls collapse slowly when toner is used. ! Make sure that the cartridge is marked D081/D082. Do not use another type of toner.
Page 95 V-C3 Training Toner Cartridge ! When you put a cartridge in the hopper and close the cover, a plug opens a port in the bottom of the cartridge, and toner can go out through the bottom. Slide 95 # At elevations 1,000 meters (3,280 ft.) above sea level, the toner cartridge packs may expand, and prevent you from installing them in their bins.
Page 96 " Do not hold the cartridge upside down. ! Make sure that you install the cartridges in the correct bins. " There are decals on each bin. Slide 96 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, STC (Soft Toner Cartridge) Installation...
Page 97 V-C3 Training Main Copier Installation Important Points Initializing Developer and Toner Slide 97 # These slides show the most important points of the installation procedure. They are not the full procedure. To do the full procedure, you must use the manual.
Page 98 V-C3 Training Important Note about Initialization ! When installing this machine, we use SP 3811 to initialize the TD sensor after adding developer. ! SP3811 does a number of things, including initialization of the TD sensor. ! You must not initialize the TD sensor again.
Page 99 V-C3 Training Comparing SPs 3801 and 3811 ! SP 3801 initializes the TD sensor for the new developer. ! SP 3811 does the same, but it also sends toner to the sub hopper of the PCU, covers the drum with a layer of toner (to prevent the cleaning blades from flipping, or damaging the drums), and does process control.
Page 100 " Only use the SP modes for initializing developer at the times stated in the service manual. Slide 100 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Initializing Developer and Toner # This slide shows the important points about initializing the machine.
Page 101 V-C3 Training Initializing Developer and Toner 1. Open the Front Door ! Open the front door, then turn the power on. " Then, the machine will not start the initial process control self-check. " If the front door is not open, the drums will turn with no toner in the PCUs.
Page 102 V-C3 Training Initializing Developer and Toner 2. Wait 2 Minutes ! Wait for the machine to warm up. " This should be about 2 minutes. Slide 102 # Wait until the normal machine ready display appears.
Page 103 V-C3 Training Initializing Developer and Toner 3. SP Modes ! Do SP 3811 001. " This sends toner to the sub hopper of the PCU, covers the drum with a layer of toner (to prevent the cleaning blades from flipping, or damaging the drums), initializes the TD sensor, and does process control.
Page 104 V-C3 Training SPs 3801 and 3811 - Very Important!!!! ! Only initialize the TD sensor at these times: " At installation, exactly as explained in the procedure. " After you replace developer (only initialize the TD sensor for the colour that you replaced) "...
Page 105 V-C3 Training Problems Related to Developer Installation ! The following symptoms are related to developer installation: " 1. Image density is too light " 2. The toner end alert does not turn off after one or more brand-new toner cartridges are installed "...
Page 106 V-C3 Training Main Copier Installation Important Points Completing the Installation Slide 106 # These slides show the most important points of the installation procedure. They are not the full procedure. To do the full procedure, you must use the manual.
Page 107 At this time, please use a standard paper size and move the fences to the correct positions. " Put A3 or DLT paper in one of the trays. We need it for the next step. Slide 107 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Load the Paper Trays...
Page 108 V-C3 Training Notes concerning Trays 2 and 3 ! If the user does not put the fences at the correct position, a jam can occur. ! To use a paper size that is not in this table, select the size with this user tool: System Settings>...
Page 109 ! If the color is not good, do the ACC procedure. " This is described in the installation procedure. Slide 109 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Make a Test Color Print...
Page 110 V-C3 Training Color Registration (MUSIC) ! Do a forced MUSIC adjustment with the following user tool. " User Tools > Maintenance > Color Registration " Touch ‘OK’ to do the procedure. ! If the adjustment is successful, "Color Registration is completed." is displayed. If it does not appear, try again.
Page 111 V-C3 series service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Counter Display Setting # In the V-C2, you cannot change this setting back to ‘developments’ if you change it to ‘pages’, unless you use an SSP mode. # For the V-C3, you can change it again at any time.
Page 112 V-C3 Training SP Settings (1) ! Service Tel. No. Setting: SP5-812-001 through 004 " 001: Service station telephone number " 002: Service station fax number. This number is printed on the counter list when meter charge mode is selected. This lets the user fax the counter data to the service station.
Page 113 V-C3 Training SP Settings (2) ! You must enable USB with SP 5985-2. Slide 113 No additional notes...
Page 114 V-C3 Training Others PCU Stand ! Make the machine level. ! Store the PCU stand inside the machine. " Make sure that the special tool is there. ! Print an SMC report and keep it with the machine. " Keep it with the SP Mode factory Setting sheet you removed earlier.
Page 115 ! If the location has high humidity, you should connect these heaters. ! Ask the customer first. The customer may not want the extra energy expenses. Slide 115 V-C3 series service manual, Installation, Copier, Installation, Connect the Upper and Lower Tray Heaters...
Page 116 V-C3 Training Connecting the Tray Heaters ! Do not connect the connector [A] for the Black PCU Fan Motor. ! This connector is disconnected on purpose, for the following reason: ! A certain amount of toner scatters inside the machine, which is normal.
Page 117 V-C3 Training Inkjet Paper Caution Decals ! Do not use inkjet paper in this machine. ! To remind the user, attach the decals to each paper tray (and for the optional LCTs) as shown in the manual. ! The example above shows where to attach the decal for tray 1 (tandem tray).
Page 118 V-C3 Training Installation Paper Feed Options Slide 118 No additional notes...
Page 119 " The customer cannot do this. ! Select the correct paper size with SP 5959 002. Slide 119 V-C3 series service manual, Installation, LCT (B473)/LCT Adapter (B699) # This is the same LCT as the MT-C2. # But in the V-C1/V-C2, the paper feed slot is at a different position at the side of the machine.
Page 120 ! This lets the LCT feed paper up to LG/B4 size. ! After you install this tray, select the correct paper size with SP 5959 002. Slide 120 V-C3 series service manual, Installation, LG Unit for A4/LT LCT (B474) # This is the same unit as the MT-C2.
Page 121 ! If the customer wants to change the paper size, the fences have to be moved. " This is in the Operating Instructions (Troubleshooting manual). Slide 121 V-C3 series service manual, Installation, LCIT RT4000 (D350) # LCIT: Large Capacity Input Tray...
Page 122 V-C3 Training Tray Heaters for the D350 LCT ! There are two types. " 120V Model: Both connector harnesses are WHITE. " 208V-240V Model: Both connector harnesses are RED. ! Make sure to install the correct heater " Note for –17 copier models: D081 is 120V, D082...
Page 123 ! This converts the tandem tray to an A3/DLT tray. ! After you install the tray, use SP 5959 001 to select the correct paper size. Slide 123 V-C3 series service manual, Installation, A3/11" X 17" Paper Size Tray (B331)
Page 124 V-C3 Training Installing Finishing Options Overview Slide 124 No additional notes...
Page 125 V-C3 Training Two Basic Configurations ! Two basic configurations " Configuration 1: With D373/D374 finisher " Configuration 2: With B830 finisher Slide 125 No additional notes...
Page 126 V-C3 Training Configuration 1 ! The D454 Multi Folder can be used with the D373 Finisher (and the B830 Finisher) but not with the D374 Finisher. ! The Mailbox (B762) and the Cover Interposer (B704; one tray) cannot both be installed on the same machine.
Page 127 V-C3 Training Configuration 1 - Notes ! Install the items in the order shown on the previous slide. " 1. Copier " 2. LCTs – install one of these. » One is a new LCT that can handle larger and thicker paper.
Page 128 V-C3 Training Configuration 2 ! The Ring Binder (D392) can be used with or without the Multi Folder (D454). ! The Ring Binder can be installed only with the Finisher B830 (SR5000). " It cannot be installed with either the Finisher D373 (SR4040) or Finisher D374 (4030).
Page 129 V-C3 Training Configuration 2 - Notes ! Install the items in the order shown on the previous slide. " 1. Copier " 2. LCTs – install one of these. » One is a new LCT that can handle larger and thicker paper.
Page 130 V-C3 Training Docking Brackets Docking Brackets ! Each of the finishing options comes with docking brackets or joint brackets that are used to attach the devices to each other. " The docking procedures are explained in the installation procedures Joint for each device.
Page 131 Install this one ! Many of the peripherals have two entrance guide plates packed with the accessories. ! For the V-C3 series, always use the short one. Slide 131 # The example shown here is the B835 cover interposer.
Page 132 V-C3 Training Installing Finishing Options Installing Configuration 1 Slide 132 No additional notes...
Page 133 V-C3 Training Installing the Mailbox ! Be careful when you move the mailbox. ! Do not damage the corner leaf plate. Slide 133 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Mail Box (B762)
Page 134 ! The sponge strip must be removed from the finisher. Keep it and attach it later to the cover interposer tray. ! Install the cover interposer on the finisher. Slide 134 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Cover Interposer Tray (B704)
Page 135 " The names appear on the screen if they press User Tools – Inquiry. Slide 135 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, 2000/3000 Sheet Finishers (D373/D374) # The support tray makes the outputs flat. This is necessary because if the paper curls in the output tray, then the tray full sensor will turn on too early.
Page 136 V-C3 Training Installing Finishing Options Installing Configuration 2 Slide 136 No additional notes...
Page 137 V-C3 Training Attaching the Mylar and Guide Plate Guide Plate Black Mylar ! Attach the black Mylar (included with the cover interposer to the guide plate of the peripheral to the left of the cover interposer. Slide 137 No additional notes...
Page 138 V-C3 Training Cover Interposer (B835) Tray Unit Transport Unit ! The cover interposer tray contains two units, as shown above " Tray unit " Transport unit Slide 138 No additional notes...
Page 139 " Do not attach the feed unit to the top of the cover interposer until after you dock the next device to the left of the cover interposer. Slide 139 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, Cover Interposer Tray CI5000 (B835)
Page 140 V-C3 Training Important Note about the Cover Interposer ! Always remove the tray unit from the transport unit at the following times: " Before you disconnect either the cover interposer tray or the next peripheral device to the left " Before you do any maintenance on either the cover interposer tray or the next peripheral device to the left.
Page 141 V-C3 Training Multi-folding Unit (D454) ! After you install this unit, do the following: " Make sure that the unit is level and at the correct height. " Test the breaker switch in this unit. " Check for skew and side-to-side registration errors.
Page 142 Do not use this one unless you have no choice. ! Install the punch unit (B831). Slide 142 V-C3 series service manual, Installation, 3000-Sheet Finisher (B830)/Finisher Adapter (D375) # This finisher was designed for a different product. So the finisher adapter is needed.
Page 143 V-C3 Training Installing the B830 Finisher ! Remove these two sheets of paper (in the red circle). Slide 143 # This is a new step in the installation procedure for this finisher.
Page 144 V-C3 Training Finisher Adapter ! This gear and timing belt in the finisher adapter kit mechanically adjusts the finisher to match the paper feed speed of this copier. ! The finisher adapter kit also contains an SD card containing firmware for the finisher.
Page 145 V-C3 Training Finisher Adapter Do not do this ! When installing the D375 finisher adapter, route the harnesses along the green lines in the diagram. ! The harnesses must not touch the motors at [A] and [B]. This will damage the harness,...
Page 146 V-C3 Training Installing Finishing Options Skew and Registration Adjustment Slide 146 Service manual, Installation, Common Adjustments, Skew and Side-to-Side Registration...
Page 147 V-C3 Training Skew and Registration Adjustment ! The paper feed path is extremely long when all the finishing options are installed. ! In such a long path, the cumulative effect of paper skew and deviation in side-to-side registration may require adjustment.
Page 148 V-C3 Training Where Skew and Side-to-Side Registration Are Measured ! At the exit of the copier and some peripherals, you can measure the skew and registration at two locations, as shown above. ! At both locations, use the two scales to measure the amount of skew or deviation in side-to-side registration.
Page 149 V-C3 Training Where Skew and Side-to-Side Registration Are Adjusted ! Both skew and side-to-side registration adjustment are possible at the outputs of these units: " Cover interposer (two trays; B835) " Multi-folder unit " Ring binder Slide 149 No additional notes...
Page 150 V-C3 Training Adjustment Bracket ! There is a bracket like this at the locations mentioned on the previous slides. ! To adjust skew, we can insert spacers under one end of the bracket. ! To adjust registration, we can move the bracket from side to side.
Page 151 V-C3 Training General Rules ! Skew and side-to-side correction can be done only where the unit is docked to the upstream unit with the adjustment bracket (see the previous slide). ! After installing each peripheral device, do some test prints. Check for skew, and check that side- to-side registration is correct.
Page 152 V-C3 Training When Registration Should Be Adjusted Registration shift LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE is less than 2 mm: Do not adjust Registration shift LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE LE/TE is more than 2 mm:...
Page 153 V-C3 Training Adjusting the Registration Scale ! Loosen the screws. ! Remove the ‘cross- shaped’ bracket, turn it Adjustment by 90 degrees, then Bracket tighten the screw to secure this bracket. ! Move the adjustment bracket by the same amount as the registration shift.
Page 154 V-C3 Training When Skew Should Be Adjusted - 1 ! Look at the scale when the leading edge comes by and when the trailing edge comes by. ! Check where the side edge of the paper is on the scale.
Page 155 V-C3 Training When Skew Should Be Adjusted - 2 ! In these examples, skew is present. The machine must be adjusted. " The red diagram on the right shows the type of skew. " The diagram in the middle shows how this type of skew appears on the A3 scale.
Page 156 V-C3 Training Adjusting the Skew Spacer Adjustment Bracket Spacer ! Insert spacers below the adjustment bracket. " The service manual shows you where to find the spacers inside the machine. Slide 156 Service manual, section 1.13.2 # If the trailing edge skews towards the rear, insert the spacer at the rear side of...
Page 157 V-C3 Training Adjusting Registration at the Entrance of the B835 ! Adjust the screw at the side of the tray " Turn clockwise: The tray moves to the front " Turn anti-clockwise: The tray moves to the rear Adjust this...
Page 158 V-C3 Training Installation Connectivity Options Slide 158 No additional notes...
Page 159 ! Study the correct procedure for handling SD cards and DIMMs. " See the service manual. ! Static electricity can damage these components. Be careful when you install them. Slide 159 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, MFP Controller Options, Handling DIMMs and SD Cards...
Page 160 " As the source when merging applications on one SD card. Slide 160 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, MFP Controller Options, Overview # Other cards can be copied to the card in the upper slot. But if Postscript 3 is installed, put the Postscript 3 card in the upper slot and move the other applications to the Postscript card.
Page 161 » For information on how to do this, see the ‘App 2 Me – Important Note’ slide earlier in the course. Slide 161 # Procedure: V-C3 series field service manual, Service Tables, Installation, MFP Controller Options, Moving Applications to One SD Card...
Page 162 ! Keep the copied card in the location shown in the diagram. " This is behind the front door. " Label each card carefully. Slide 162 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, MFP Controller Options, Moving Applications to One SD Card...
Page 163 " IEEE1284 (B679) " File Format Converter (D377) " IEEE802.11a/g (D377) " Bluetooth (B826) ! Slot C: Gigabit Ethernet (D377). " The EFI (Fiery) controller is connected through Gigabit Ethernet. Slide 163 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, MFP Controller Options, Overview...
Page 164 ! Line 2: Line out for an optional G3 Interface Unit ! Line 3: Line out for another optional G3 Interface Unit ! TEL: Telephone connection ! ISDN: ISDN connection (Japan only) Slide 164 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, MFP Controller Options, Overview...
Page 165 V-C3 Training Ethernet/USB Slots ! (a) Built-in for connection of USB devices. ! (b) Standard LAN connection point. ! (c) For future use Slide 165 V-C3 field service manual, Installation, MFP Controller Options, Overview...
Page 166 V-C3 Training Installing The Controller Options - 1 ! General Notes " Unplug the machine's power cord before you install a controller option. " After you install a controller option, check that the machine can detect it. » User Tools > Printer Settings > List Test Print >...
Page 167 V-C3 Training Installing The Controller Options - 2 ! Copy Data Security Unit " Copy Data Security Unit Type F is attached to the IPU inside the controller box. " Set the following user tool to ‘On’: » System Settings > Administrator Tools > Data Security for Copying "...
Page 168 V-C3 Training Installing The Controller Options - 3 ! Data Overwrite Security Unit: Must be type H " Make sure that you have a type H unit. " Before you can install this unit, the customer must store some names and passwords related to authentication.
Page 169 V-C3 Training Installing The Controller Options - 4 ! Browser Unit " During the installation procedure, you must put an SD card with the browser unit firmware into the upper slot. " The machine copies firmware from the SD card to the hard disk during the installation procedure.
Page 170 V-C3 Training Installing The Controller Options - 5 ! IEEE802.11a/g, g interface " Make sure to install the antennas correctly, as described in the manual. Slide 170 No additional notes...
Page 171 V-C3 Training Other SPs ! 5024: mm/inch display ! 5907: Plug and play setting ! 5967: Disables the document server and deletes all images from the temporary area of the hard disk. " User Tools – System Settings – Administrator Tools –...
Page 172 V-C3 Training Updating the Firmware Slide 172 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Firmware Update...
Page 173 V-C3 Training Procedure – Important Notes ! Turn the machine power off. ! Then disconnect the network cable and other interface cables. ! Remove the VM card from the lower slot. " Before you remove the VM card, you must halt the App 2 Me application if it has been enabled.
Page 174 V-C3 Training While the Update Is in Progress… ! Remain with the machine. Do not leave it unattended. ! Do not close the front cover during firmware update. ! The [Start] key flashes RED during firmware update, and then lights GREEN when the update is finished.
Page 175 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE MAINTENANCE Slide 175 PURPOSE OF THE SECTION # This section is about machine PM. In this section, you will learn how to: # Use the PM Table. When you complete this section, you will know the answers to these questions.
Page 176 V-C3 Training PM Interval ! The basic PM interval is 150k. " It is not necessary to replace all the PM parts every 150 K. Many can be replaced at 300k. " A few parts in the PCU have replacement intervals of 200 k or 400 k.
Page 177 ! Never use the previous Setting Powder (54429101) in any service procedure for the V-C3. ! Some procedures require that you use yellow toner as a lubricant. Never use V-C2 or V-C3 yellow toner as a lubricant. " The yellow toner for these models contains carrier, and this will damage the drum and other components.
Page 178 C1 series model. This could contain developer, and will damage the drum and ITB. ! DO NOT USE YELLOW TONER FROM THE V-C2 OR V-C3 SERIES. THIS CONTAINS CARRIER AND WILL DAMAGE THE MACHINE. Slide 178 The next few slides show how to apply the lubricant powder.
Page 179 » This is V-C1 series yellow toner. » Do not use V-C2 or V-C3 yellow toner; this contains developer " 3. Pour the same amount of Zinc Stearate (D0159501) from its bottle onto the paper.
Page 180 V-C3 Training Lubricant Brush Roller Replacement Apply Lubricant Powder - 2 " 4. Mix the G104 Yellow Toner and Zinc Stearate together evenly. Slide 180 No additional notes...
Page 181 " 1. Use a brush to apply the powder if one is available. If a brush is not available, use your finger. " 2. Only use this mixed powder for the PCU lubricant brush roller of the V-C2 or V-C3. Never apply this powder to another part or another model. Slide 181...
Page 182 " The existing types are not conductive. ! This new grease, Grease-KS660B, was specially designed for use on the V-C2, and is compatible with the V-C3. ! NEVER use this new grease on the V-C1 series. Slide 182 No additional notes...
Page 183 V-C3 Training Development Unit Sleeve Shaft - 2 Lubrication Points ! This shows where to apply this new grease. ! The next two slides show close-ups of these lubrication points. Slide 183 No additional notes...
Page 184 V-C3 Training Development Unit Sleeve Shaft - 3 Apply Grease-KS660B here. (Apply a thin layer evenly around this surface). Point [A] ! This shows lubrication point [A]. Slide 184 No additional notes...
Page 185 V-C3 Training Development Unit Sleeve Shaft - 4 Apply Grease-KS660B here. (Apply a thin layer evenly around this surface). Point [B] ! This shows lubrication point [B]. Slide 185 No additional notes...
Page 186 V-C3 Training Charge Corona Unit (K) ! From V-C3, the K corona wire assembly is listed as individual parts in the PM table. " For V-C2, you cannot replace the K corona wire as an individual part, because the grid cannot be removed and replaced.
Page 187 " Lubricate all bearings after replacement of the hot roller, pressure roller, and/or heating roller. " Use Barrierta S552R ! For details, see the V-C3 series field service manual, Preventive Maintenance, Lubrication Points, Fusing Unit. Slide 187...
Page 188 V-C3 Training Reset the Counter ! After you do PM for a part, reset the counter for that part. " See ‘PM counter’ in the Maintenance section of the service manual. ! After you do PM, do the forced MUSIC process (SP 2111).
Page 189 V-C3 Training Used Toner Bottle ! We recommend that you give customers a spare used toner bottle, so that they can replace the bottle when it becomes full. ! The service technician can collect the full bottle at the next scheduled service call.
Page 190 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE MACHINE COMPONENT OVERVIEW Slide 190 PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION # The components will be discussed. # The paper feed path and copying process will be outlined. # The machine's organization and overall PCB structure will also be covered.
Page 191 V-C3 Training Machine Component Overview Machine Layout Slide 191 No additional notes...
Page 192 V-C3 Training Machine Layout - 1 ! The ADF is a standard part of the machine, and not an option. ! Two exposure glasses: One for book/platen mode, and one for ADF mode " The ADF exposure glass is shown in the red circle above.
Page 193 V-C3 Training Machine Layout - 2 Laser Optics PCUs Fusing Unit Duplex ! Four PCUs: Y, C, M, K from left to right. ! The four colors are transferred to the paper at the same time. Slide 193 This is a V-C1 diagram. But the basic layout is the same.
Page 194 V-C3 Training Machine Layout - 3 By-pass Tandem Tray Universal Trays (x 2) Slide 194 This is a V-C1 diagram. But the basic layout is the same. # This shows the paper feed section. # The bypass tray is a standard component, and not an option (100 sheets).
Page 195 V-C3 Training Motors - PCU Front Rear ! Each PCU has 3 motors " 1. Development Motor " 2. Drum Cleaning Motor " 3. Drum Motor " 4. Development Coil Shaft " 5. Drum Cleaning Motor Shaft " 6. Drum Motor Shaft "...
Page 196 V-C3 Training Motors - Other ! 1. ITB Drive Motor ! 2. PTR Motor ! 3. Fusing/Exit Motor ! 4. Paper Transport Belt Drive Shaft ! 5. Fusing Unit Drive Shaft ! 6. Duplex Unit Drive Shaft ! 7. ITB Cleaning Unit Drive Shaft ! 8.
Page 197 V-C3 Training Development Order – V-C1/V-C2/V-C3 PCUs Belt Up/Down Movement (for ITB Rotation ACS) Paper Feed Paper Direction ! Development order is K, M, C, Y ! Yellow on top is best (yellow is more transparent) ! The K drum must be at the right-hand end, or ACS cannot work.
Page 198 V-C3 Training Development Order – J-C1 PCUs ! The K drum must be at the top end, or ACS cannot work. ! Yellow is more transparent. It should be as close to the top as possible. ! For C, and M, the order...
Page 199 V-C3 Training Development Order – Cattleya PCUs (Revolver Mechanism) ITB Rotation Paper Paper Feed Direction ! The revolver mechanism is flexible, and the machine can change the order of development. Slide 199 This shows the Cattleya.
Page 200 V-C3 Training Development Order – Cattleya Copier Mode Paper Printer Mode Paper ! Copier mode: Black-and-white copies are more common. As a result, K must be first. " If another color is first, and black-and-white copies are made, the revolver takes a longer time to get from the standby position, and...
Page 201 V-C3 Training PCB Functions ! VBCU: This is the main board. It controls the engine and contains driver circuits for motors etc. ! Controller: This is a GW controller. It contains sockets for SD cards, and for optional interface kits.
Page 202 V-C3 Training Controller Box Layout - Closed 1. Controller Board 2. IPU 3. VBCU ! The controller board must be removed before the IPU and VBCU can be taken out 4. HDD Unit 5. PFB (Paper Feed Board) 6. HVPS (High Voltage...
Page 203 V-C3 Training Controller Box Layout - Open 6. Charge Roller Power Pack 7. Potential Sensor Power Pack 8. DRB (Motor Drive Board) 9. DTMB (Drum Transfer Motor Board) 10. PSU Slide 203 No additional notes...
Page 204 V-C3 Training Component Differences for Different Power Supplies ! The following components are different, depending on the power supply. " Power supply cord " AC drive board " Fusing unit " Anti-condensation heaters » Paper trays » Paper transfer section »...
Page 205 V-C3 Training Machine Component Overview Heaters Slide 205 No additional notes...
Page 206 V-C3 Training Scanner: Anti-condensation Heater ! This is a service part. Connect this if the user needs it. Slide 206 # Condensation on the mirrors can cause: $ Running, smearing and image borders $ Printing completely black or gray pages # Fans $ The scanner cooling fans (front, rear) pull cool air into the scanner unit.
Page 207 V-C3 Training Paper Trays: Anti-condensation Heaters ! These two heaters must be connected during the installation procedure for the copier, if the customer wants to use them. Slide 207 # Note the locations of these two heaters. # They turn on automatically, at the following times.
Page 208 V-C3 Training Transfer Unit: Anti-condensation Heater ! This is connected at the factory. Slide 208 No additional notes...
Page 209 V-C3 Training Machine Component Overview Ventilation and Cooling Slide 209 No additional notes...
Page 210 V-C3 Training Controller Box ! Four fans Slide 210 No additional notes...
Page 211 V-C3 Training Scanner ! One fan Slide 211 No additional notes...
Page 212 V-C3 Training Air Flow Around the Drum ! The intake fan pulls air into the machine. ! The circulation fan pulls the air through the rear of the machine. ! The PCU fan motors pull the dry air into the PCUs.
Page 213 V-C3 Training Ozone Removal from the PCUs ! The ozone fan at the rear of the machine pulls air through the PCUs, through an ozone filter, and out of the machine. Ozone Filter Slide 213 No additional notes...
Page 214 V-C3 Training Development Unit Cooling ! A fan near the front door draws fresh air into the machine. ! Each development unit has its own separate fan. ! The toner in this machine has a low melting point, so the development units must be kept cool.
Page 215 V-C3 Training Paper Feed Unit ! There is a fan in the paper feed unit. Slide 215 No additional notes...
Page 216 V-C3 Training Image Transfer Belt (ITB) ! Image transfer fan: Cools the top of the ITB. The ITB touches the PCUs at this location. Slide 216 No additional notes...
Page 217 V-C3 Training ITB Cleaning Unit ! An air duct is added to the ITB cleaning unit Slide 217 No additional notes...
Page 218 V-C3 Training Fusing Unit Heat Sink Fusing Unit ! Heat from the fusing unit goes up to the heat sink " The heat sink has pipes containing water (shown in pink in the diagram) ! Two fans send air through the heat sink.
Page 219 V-C3 Training Paper Exit ! One fan Slide 219 No additional notes...
Page 220 V-C3 Training Duplex Unit ! The duplex unit has three fans. Slide 220 No additional notes...
Page 221 V-C3 Training Machine Component Overview Sensors, and Other Components Slide 221 No additional notes...
Page 222 V-C3 Training Temperature/Humidity Sensors ! There are three of these. " Above the magenta PCU (machine internal temperature) » Corrects the charge applied to the charge roller » Adjusts the length of time that the developer is agitated " Near the waste toner bottle motor (room temperature) »...
Page 223 V-C3 Training Machine Component Overview Special Tools for Replacement and Adjustment Slide 223 No additional notes...
Page 224 V-C3 Training Special Tools Developer Replacement Tools ! These tools are included with the PCU stand. " You must make sure that the tools are here during the installation procedure. ! They are used for developer replacement. " They are not used for the installation procedure.
Page 225 V-C3 Training Machine Component Overview Common Procedures During Replacement Slide 225 No additional notes...
Page 226 V-C3 Training Common Procedures ! We will study these procedures from the following section of the service manual: Replacement and Adjustment, Common Procedures " ADF " Toner hopper, faceplate, PCU " Image Transfer Unit " Drawer unit " Controller box cover "...
Page 227 V-C3 Training ! The ADF is heavy. Be careful when you lift it. Slide 227 No additional notes...
Page 228 V-C3 Training Toner Hopper, Faceplate, and PCU Handles Toner Hopper Removal Toner Hopper Support Leg ! First, slowly pull the hopper out on its rails until it stops (hold the bottom front corners of the hopper as shown). " Note: When you pull the hopper out, it can easily slip off the rails.
Page 229 V-C3 Training Toner Hopper, Faceplate, and PCU Toner Hopper Removal ! The hopper is heavy! Lift it carefully, and make sure that it disengages completely from the rails on the left and right (red circle). Slide 229 No additional notes...
Page 230 V-C3 Training Toner Hopper, Faceplate, and PCU Toner Hopper Replacement ! Make sure that the support leg is up and locked before you push the toner hopper into the machine. ! Never press in on the top of the toner hopper.
Page 231 V-C3 Training Toner Hopper, Faceplate, and PCU Faceplate Removal Faceplate Lever ! Turn the transfer belt lever counterclockwise until it stops. Slide 231 No additional notes...
Page 232 V-C3 Training Toner Hopper, Faceplate, and PCU Faceplate Replacement Lever ! When you put the faceplate back, attach the screws in the order that is shown in the manual. " Do not tighten the screws strongly. ! Put the transfer belt release lever back to the vertical position.
Page 233 V-C3 Training Toner Hopper, Faceplate, and PCU PCU Removal - 1 ! Before you start to remove a PCU, turn the main power off and disconnect the power cord. ! The OPC drum is exposed on the bottom of the PCU.
Page 234 PCU stand for the V-C1 series, you will damage the drum. Slide 234 # The V-C3 PCU stand is the same as the V-C2 PCU stand. You can use a V-C2 PCU stand if the V-C3 stand is not available.
Page 235 V-C3 Training Image Transfer Belt Unit - 1 Transfer Belt Release Lever Drawer Unit Lever ! Cover the floor or a table with paper to prepare a place to put the image transfer unit. ! Remove the toner hopper then turn the transfer belt release lever to the left until it stops.
Page 236 V-C3 Training Image Transfer Belt Unit - 2 ! Remove the unit carefully. The image transfer unit is heavy and not attached to the rails with screws. ! Always keep the unit flat. Do not tilt it. Do not stand it on its side.
Page 237 V-C3 Training Drawer Unit ! Turn the lever down and pull the unit out. Then remove the screws that attach it to the rails. ! Be careful. This unit is heavy. ! Push the rails into the machine after you remove the unit.
Page 238 V-C3 Training Opening and Locking the Controller Box ! Use the stopper arm to lock the box in the ‘open’ position. ! Do not touch the fan blades (see the warning decal). " You should turn the power off and disconnect...
Page 239 V-C3 Training SD Cards in the Front Door ! After you copy an SD card, keep the original card here. " The card does not function after you copy it, but you must keep the card as proof of purchase.
Page 240 V-C3 Training Replacing Boards and Motors Slide 240 V-C3 field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, Boards...
Page 241 V-C3 Training Boards ! The AC drive boards of the 120V and 240V machines are different. The boards are clearly marked "120V" or "240V" in the center of the board to prevent installing the wrong type of board. ! The controller board must be removed before the IPU/VBCU boards can be removed.
Page 242 V-C3 Training Controller Box Layout - Closed 1. Controller Board 2. IPU 3. VBCU ! The controller board must be removed before the IPU and VBCU can be taken out 4. HDD Unit 5. PFB (Paper Feed Board) 6. HVPS (High Voltage...
Page 243 V-C3 Training Controller Box Layout - Open 6. Charge Roller Power Pack 7. Potential Sensor Power Pack 8. DRB (Motor Drive Board) 9. DTMB (Drum Transfer Motor Board) 10. PSU Slide 243 No additional notes...
Page 244 V-C3 Training Behind the Left Lower Cover ! AC Drive Board Slide 244 No additional notes...
Page 245 V-C3 Training Controller Replacement - 1 ! Study this procedure: V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, Boards, Controller Board ! Do the procedure if you think that you need to practice. ! Pay attention to all notes, cautions, and warnings in the procedure.
Page 246 V-C3 Training Controller Replacement - 2 ! Before you remove the controller board, you must remove the controller box cover, so that the controller board can be disconnected. ! Never attempt to pull the controller unit out of the machine until you have removed the box cover and disconnected the controller board.
Page 247 V-C3 Training Controller Replacement - 3 ! When you install a new controller board, take the NVRAMs from the old board and install them on the new board. " Before you remove the NVRAM, upload the contents to an SD card if possible ! If there is an HDD encryption unit installed, restore the encryption key.
Page 248 V-C3 Training VBCU Replacement - 1 ! Take the EEPROM (IC2) from the old board and put it on the new board. Slide 248 No additional notes...
Page 249 V-C3 Training VBCU Replacement - 2 ! Make sure that the dip switch settings on the new board are correct, as shown above. Slide 249 No additional notes...
Page 250 V-C3 Training Hard Disk Replacement - 1 ! Study this procedure: V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, Boards, ! Pay attention to all notes, cautions, and warnings in the procedure. " See the next slide for a list of important things to...
Page 251 V-C3 Training Hard Disk Replacement - 2 ! Before you replace the hard disk: " Put an SD card in the lower SD card slot. " Do SP5846 51 to upload the address book data to the SD card. ! Always replace both disks as a unit. Do not replace only one disk.
Page 252 V-C3 Training Hard Disk Replacement - 3 ! After you install the new disk: " Format the hard disk (SP 5832 001). " Do SP5853 to copy the preset stamp data from the firmware to the hard disk. Then turn the main power switch off/on.
Page 253 V-C3 Training Hard Disk Replacement - 4 ! Do not take an old hard disk unit away from the customer, unless the customer gives you permission to do this. " The disk contains the customer’s data. The customer should dispose of the defective disks, to prevent security problems.
Page 254 V-C3 Training AC Drive Board ! Make sure that you have the correct type of board for the machine (100 V or 200 V). Slide 254 # The white rectangle in the the diagram shows where the voltage rating is...
Page 255 ! Study the procedure in the manual. Slide 255 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, Boards, NVRAM # The following items cannot be uploaded from NVRAM to the SD card: Total counter values, the C/O, P/O counter values, the Duplexing, A3/DLT/Over 420 mm counter values, stapler counter values, scanner counter values, and Engine SP settings.
Page 256 V-C3 Training NVRAM Replacement ! If the HDD encryption unit is installed, the user must copy the encryption key from the controller to the new NVRAM. " This is not a service procedure, so it is not in the service manual.
Page 257 V-C3 Training Motors 1. Development Motor 2. Drum Cleaning Motor 3. Drum Motor 4. Fusing/Exit Motor Slide 257 No additional notes...
Page 258 V-C3 Training Motors ! Before you remove a drum motor, it is best to remove the ITB unit. " This is to prevent the tip of the drum motor shaft from scratching the surface of the ITB when the motor is removed or reinstalled.
Page 259 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE DOCUMENT FEEDER Slide 259 # The ADF is a standard component of the machine. It is based on the ADF of the MT-C4 series copiers. # This section of the course will explain the ADF’s mechanisms.
Page 260 V-C3 Training Entrance Roller Overview Feed Belt/Separation Roller Interval Pick-up Roller Sensor Pre-scanning Roller ADF Transport Belt ! No inverter - reverse sides are scanned by a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) built into the ADF Exposure Glass ! Skew correction at two places Slide 260 # The most important points are on the slide.
Page 261 V-C3 Training Pick-up Roller ADF Drive Layout Lift Motor Feed Motor Bottom Plate Motor Exit Motor Transport Motor Slide 261 Pick-up roller lift motor: Drives the pick-up roller lift mechanism. Feed motor: Drives the following: # Pick-up roller and feed belt drive gear # Entrance roller and 1st transport roller Bottom plate motor: Drives the bottom plate lift mechanism.
Page 262 V-C3 Training Pick-up Roller Original Feed Motor Pick-up Roller Motor Lever Pick-up Roller HP Sensor ! Pick-up roller motor: Drops the pick-up roller onto the stack of originals ! Feed motor: Rotates the pick-up roller Slide 262 # Just after the original set sensor detects an original, the pick-up roller motor switches on, to drop the pick-up roller onto the original stack.
Page 263 V-C3 Training Bottom Plate Bottom Plate Lift Lift Motor Bottom Plate Lift Sensor (in this area) Lever ! The bottom plate lift motor lifts the bottom plate at the following times: " Just after the original set sensor detects an original "...
Page 264 V-C3 Training Original Separation Feed Motor Feed Belt Pick-up Roller Separation Sensor Separation Roller ! FRR with feed belt ! Simplified feed path (no inverter mechanism) Slide 264 # This mechanism prevents feeding more than one sheet at a time.
Page 265 V-C3 Training Original Feed-in Feed Motor ! The feed motor turns in the other direction to drive these rollers. Slide 265 # Remember that there is no inverter. The second side is scanned by the CIS, which is near the exit roller.
Page 266 V-C3 Training Skew Correction - 1 Skew Correction Entrance Sensor Roller Feed Roller Interval Sensor Pre-scanning ! First skew correction location: Skew correction sensor/entrance roller Roller Slide 266 # Skew correction is done at the two circled locations. $ Skew correction sensor/entrance roller: When the sensor detects the leading edge of the original, the roller stops for a certain period.
Page 267 V-C3 Training Skew Correction - 2 Skew Correction Entrance Sensor Roller Feed Roller Interval Sensor Pre-scanning ! Second skew correction location: Interval sensor/pre-scanning roller Roller Slide 267 Here is a summary of the skew correction methods. 1. Skew correction sensor/entrance roller...
Page 268 V-C3 Training Original Transport and Exit Transport Motor Exit Motor ! The transport and exit motors control paper feed through this part of the ADF. Slide 268 No additional notes...
Page 269 V-C3 Training Original Size Detection ! Original length and width are read when the original passes the separation sensor Slide 269 # The original width sensors cannot detect the width until the original has passed the entrance roller. # Some small sizes cannot be detected by the sensors (A5SEF, B6SEF, B6LEF), because the sensor outputs for these sizes are identical (all sensors are off).
Page 270 V-C3 Training Original Size Detection ! The machine cannot tell the difference between certain original sizes, such as DLT (11” x 17”) and 11” x 15”. The machine assumes such originals are 11” x 17. ! To change this, use SP 6016 and SP 5126.
Page 271 V-C3 Training ! The CIS scans the reverse side of the original, if two-sided scanning has been selected. " This means that for two-sided scanning, the original feeds though the scanner one time only. ! The resolution is 600 dpi, the same as the CCD.
Page 272 V-C3 Training Feed Timing and Jam Detection Separation Sensor Interval Sensor Registration Sensor Exit Sensor ! Feed timing controlled by the separation and registration sensors ! Jam detection at the skew correction, separation, interval, registration, and exit sensors Slide 272...
Page 273 V-C3 Training Shading Correction Pre-Scanning Roller ADF Transport Belt ADF Exposure Glass Registration Sensor White Roller Exit Roller ! CCD scanning: Uses the white plate above the ADF exposure glass ! CIS scanning: Uses the white roller below the CIS.
Page 274 V-C3 Training ADF Lift Detection ! When you set a thick original, such as a book, the ADF lifts, the actuator leaves the sensor, and the sensor turns off. ! When the sensor is off, the ADF cannot feed any originals.
Page 275 V-C3 Training Dust Detection – Overview ! This function checks the ADF exposure glass for dust that can cause black lines in copies. ! The dust check is done before the first original is scanned. " This is done only once at the beginning of a job.
Page 276 V-C3 Training Dust Detection (SP 4020) ! SP 4020 001: Enable/disable (default – disabled) ! SP 4020 002: Sensitivity adjustment ! SP 4020 003: Adjusts image processing parameters to remove thin vertical lines caused by dust " A speck of dust on the ADF exposure glass causes a thin vertical line on the scanned image.
Page 277 V-C3 Training Dust Detection – Method ! To detect dust on the ADF exposure glass, the ADF feed belt turns and the CCD scans this belt. " No paper is present. The CCD scans the belt. ! The ADF feed belt has four grooves cut across it in the main scan direction.
Page 278 V-C3 Training Dust Detection – Action Taken 0.7 mm 0.7 mm 34 mm ! If dust is detected, the scanner carriage position for ADF scanning is moved by 0.7 mm, in the direction of the left scale. ! The next time that dust is detected, the scanning position is moved again by 0.7 mm, in the direction of the left scale.
Page 279 V-C3 Training Replacement ! The ADF is heavy. Remove it carefully. Slide 279 # The V-C2 has a special tool to adjust the belt tension when you install an ADF transport belt. However, the V-C3 does not have this special tool.
Page 280 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE SCANNER Slide 280 # The scanner mechanism will be discussed in this section. $ It only covers the movable scanner inside the main body of the machine, and not the ADF.
Page 281 V-C3 Training Overview Xenon Lamp ! 600-dpi CCD " Makes three analog signals (one for red, one for green, one for blue) ! Xenon exposure lamp ! Two exposure glasses " Platen mode, ADF mode Slide 281 # This is a typical CCD scanner mechanism.
Page 282 V-C3 Training Original Size Detection DF Position Sensor APS Start Sensor ! 3 length sensors ! 2 width sensors Slide 282 # If the original is small (such as A5-LEF), all sensors are off and the machine shows that the original size cannot be detected. However, you can force the machine to detect A5/HLT in this situation if you adjust SP4303 (there are settings for A5/HLT SEF and A5/HLT LEF).
Page 283 V-C3 Training Drive ! Scanner motor: Drives the scanners ! Scanner home position sensor: Detects when the scanner is at home position Slide 283 # The main points are on the slide. # The scanner speed depends on the reproduction ratio. The speed is double the normal speed when returning to home position.
Page 284 V-C3 Training Replacement ! After you replace the lens block, you must do some adjustments. See the service manual for details. Slide 284 No additional notes...
Page 285 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE IMAGE PROCESSING Slide 285 # This section briefly describes the image processing done inside this machine. # There are not many adjustments, so image processing is not described in detail. We will explain enough to understand the user tool and SP adjustments.
Page 286 V-C3 Training Components ! SBU " Contains the CCD " Sends analog RGB data to the IPU ! IPU " Does the image processing Slide 286 No additional notes...
Page 287 With the default dither matrix With the ‘low halo effect’ dither matrix Slide 287 V-C3 service manual, Troubleshooting, Handling Errors, Special Procedures # Please refer to "Special Procedures" in the Troubleshooting section for troubleshooting procedures.
Page 288 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE LASER UNIT Slide 288 # This section explains how the laser unit converts the image data signal into laser pulses for writing the latent image on the OPC.
Page 289 V-C3 Training Overview ! Four drums ! Four LD units, with two laser diodes for each colour ! One polygon mirror motor " Two mirrors, each has six sides ! 600 dpi " 1200 dpi is available in printing mode...
Page 290 V-C3 Training Overview Four Laser Diode Units C Y K M OPC Drum Two Polygon Mirrors for Yellow Slide 290 # See below for the names of all the components.
Page 291 V-C3 Training Optical Path – LD to F-theta Lens F-theta Lens K: LD unit - LD mirror - Lower polygon mirror - F-theta lens Y: LD unit - LD mirror - Lower polygon mirror - F-theta lens M: LD unit - Upper polygon mirror - F-theta lens...
Page 292 V-C3 Training Optical Path – F-theta Lens to Drum F-theta Lenses ! F-theta Lens → → → → 1st Mirror (C and M only) → → → → WTL → → → → 2nd Mirror → → → → 3rd Mirror →...
Page 293 V-C3 Training Safety Switches ! When the front cover is open, the 5V line to the laser diodes is disconnected. ! There is no shutter mechanism. Slide 293 No additional notes...
Page 294 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) What is Done? ! Three MUSIC sensors read three MUSIC sensor patterns that were made with C, M, Y and K toner on the ITB. ! The machine uses the results to adjust: " Main scan adjustment: The main scan start timing of the laser beam »...
Page 295 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) When is it Done? - 1 ! Immediately after the machine is turned on or returns from an energy saver mode. ! At the start of a job " Only done if the laser unit temperature changed since the end of the previous job by the amount set with SP 2153 020 (Default: 1.5 ºC).
Page 296 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) When is it Done? - 2 ! Every 100 pages during a long job (you can change the interval with SP2153 024) " Only done if the laser unit temperature changed since the end of the previous job by the amount set with SP 2153 020 (Default: 1.5 ºC).
Page 297 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) Important Notes ! Immediately after the machine is turned on, MUSIC requires time to complete processing. But you can do a black-and-white job immediately. ! If a job is started before the MUSIC process has completed, a message ("Now Self Checking") will...
Page 298 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) Location of the Sensors ! A roller opposite the sensors pushes the transfer belt against the sensors. ! This makes sure that the sensors read the patterns accurately. Slide 298 No additional notes...
Page 299 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) Location of the Sensors Rear of Machine Image Transfer Belt ! The sensors are below the ITB (image transfer belt) Slide 299 # The other sensor in this assembly is the ID sensor. We will study this in the...
Page 300 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) MUSIC Pattern Slide 300 # This is the pattern that is made on the ITB.
Page 301 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) MUSIC Pattern – Main Scan Correction ! The MUSIC sensors check for skew in the main scan direction. ! In this example, the red circles show locations where skew is detected in the main scan direction.
Page 302 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) MUSIC Pattern – Main Scan Correction ! This diagram shows a close-up view of the main- scan test pattern. ! K is the reference, and the positions of CMY are adjusted with reference to Target the K pattern.
Page 303 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) MUSIC Pattern – Sub-scan Correction ! The MUSIC sensors check for skew in the sub scan direction. ! The thickness of the patches, and intervals between them is measured in the sub scan detection.
Page 304 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) MUSIC Pattern – Sub-scan Correction ! This diagram shows a close-up view of the sub-scan test pattern. ! K is the reference, and the positions of CMY are adjusted Target with reference to the Actual K pattern.
Page 305 V-C3 Training Image Position Correction (MUSIC) 3rd Mirror Adjustment Mirror for C Mirror for M Mirror for Y ! The 3 mirrors for Y, C, M each have a motor. ! With this motor, the position of a mirror can be adjusted to correct colour registration errors in the main scan direction.
Page 306 V-C3 Training Operation Panel Display during MUSIC ! It is difficult to know what procedure the machine is doing. ! This is because the same message is displayed on the screen for each of these processes: " MUSIC " ACC "...
Page 307 ! Read the service notes for the laser unit in the service manual (Removal and Adjustment, General Cautions). ! Do not touch the paint-locked screws on the lens block. Slide 307 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Laser Unit...
Page 308 ! If the gasket peeled off during removal, install a new gasket aligned with the line on the top cover. Slide 308 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Laser Unit, Polygon Mirror # A replacement gasket is available as a service part.
Page 309 ! The scanner unit is heavy. You must lock it in the ‘open’ position with the support rod, until you finish your work on the laser unit.. Slide 309 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Laser Unit, Laser Unit (step 3)
Page 310 V-C3 Training Lifting the Laser Unit ! Hold the chains when you lift the laser unit out of the machine. Slide 310 No additional notes...
Page 311 V-C3 Training Installing a New Laser Unit ! There are four tapes at the front of the laser unit. When you install them, make sure that you do not tuck them under the laser unit. ! Be sure to reconnect the ground wire at the right rear corner of the machine.
Page 312 " Do the skew adjustment if skew occurs after you install a new laser unit. Slide 312 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Laser Unit, Laser Unit # After you replace a laser unit, the machine does the MUSIC process. This should remove color registration errors.
Page 313 ! Only input the numbers that are explained in the service manual. ! Then print a test sheet (SP 2109-2, pattern 14) to confirm that the machine is working correctly. Slide 313 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Laser Unit, SP Adjustments after Laser Unit Replacement...
Page 314 V-C3 Training Laser Synchronization Detectors ! These cannot be replaced in the field. " This is because factory adjustment is needed after installation of new sensors. This cannot be done in the field. ! If these sensors are defective, you must replace the laser unit.
Page 315 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNITS Slide 315 # This section will explain the mechanisms in the photoconductor units. # The photoconductor units contain the OPC and the development unit. # This section will also explain the toner supply mechanism to the development unit.
Page 316 V-C3 Training PCUs Overview Slide 316 No additional notes...
Page 317 ! The SP modes to be used after replacing components are different from the V-C1 series. Slide 317 # The V-C3 PCU stand is the same as the V-C2 PCU stand. You can use a V-C2 PCU stand if the V-C3 stand is not available.
Page 318 V-C3 Training Development Four PCUs Unit (K) ITB (Image Transfer Belt) Drum Unit (K) PTR Bias Roller ! Four PCUs. Each one contains a drum and a development unit ! The four toner images are transferred to the ITB at the same time.
Page 319 V-C3 Training PCUs Drum Units Slide 319 No additional notes...
Page 320 V-C3 Training Drum Unit Contents - CMY Charge Charge Roller Roller Cleaning Roller OPC Drum Drum Cleaning Unit Slide 320 # The laser hits the PCU at the top, and the image is transferred to the image transfer belt at the bottom.
Page 321 V-C3 Training Drum Unit Contents - K Charge Corona Unit OPC Drum Drum Cleaning Unit Slide 321 # The K unit has a charge corona unit, as explained earlier. # The charge corona unit is a Scorotron type. # Note that there are no ID sensors near the drum. These are near the ITB, and...
Page 322 V-C3 Training Potential Sensor ! Not inside the drum. ! This keeps dust and toner away from the sensor. Slide 322 # In the diagram, the area to the right of the dotted line is inside the PCU. The area...
Page 323 V-C3 Training Drum Cleaning Unit Lubricant Blade Lubricant Brush Roller OPC Drum Lubricant Bar Toner Collection Coil Drum Cleaning Quenching Blade Lamp Drum Cleaning Brush Roller Slide 323 # The cleaning units are the same in each PCU, except for one difference: $ The spring that pushes the lubricant bar against the lubricant brush roller is different for the K unit (more about this later).
Page 324 V-C3 Training Motors in the PCU ! Each PCU has three motors. Slide 324 1. Development Motor 2. Drum Cleaning Motor 3. Drum Motor...
Page 325 V-C3 Training Motors in the PCU Front Rear Slide 325 # Here is a view of the drive gears and shafts that are attached to the motors. $ 1. Development Motor $ 2. Drum Cleaning Motor $ 3. Drum Motor $ 4.
Page 326 V-C3 Training Drum Drive Drum Motor ! Each PCU has three motors. " The drum motor drives the drum. It controls no other component. ! The drum motor connects to the drum through a shaft and a coupling. ! During black-and-white copying and printing, only the black drum (K) rotates.
Page 327 V-C3 Training Drum Charge - CMY Charge Roller Cleaning Roller Charge Roller ! A charge roller charges the drum. ! When the drum turns, a gear turns the charge roller. Slide 327 # The charge is applied to the roller at the rear end of the roller.
Page 328 V-C3 Training Charge Roller Cleaning ! The cleaning roller rotates in the opposite direction to the charge roller. " It is driven by the charge roller. ! SP 2220-2 controls when the charge rollers for C, M, and Y are cleaned.
Page 329 V-C3 Training Why is AC applied to the charge roller? ! There is a gap of 50 µ µ µ µ m between the charge roller and the drum. ! Because of this gap, the ac is applied to the charge roller to get the drum to the target potential more quickly.
Page 330 V-C3 Training Drum Charge - K Charge Corona Unit OPC Drum ! The CGB power pack (a constant dc power pack) applies a high electrostatic charge to the corona wires. Slide 330 # The K unit has a charge corona unit, as explained earlier.
Page 331 V-C3 Training Corona Wire Cleaning Cleaner Motor ! The charge wire cleaning motor moves the charge wire cleaning pad forward and back. This keeps the wires free of dirt and ensures a uniform charge corona. Slide 331 No additional notes...
Page 332 V-C3 Training Corona Wire Cleaning ! SP 2220-1 controls when the wire is cleaned. " 0: OFF " 1: With process control and at intervals selected with SP2221 " 2: At intervals selected with SP2221 only. ! To clean the corona wire at any time, SP 2222-1 can be used.
Page 333 V-C3 Training Drum Cleaning Unit - 1 Drum Drum Cleaning Blade Drum Cleaning Brush Roller Flicker Toner Collection Coil ! This unit removes remaining toner from the drum after image transfer. ! First, the cleaning brush roller removes toner. This toner goes to the waste toner collection coil, and to the waste toner collection bottle.
Page 334 V-C3 Training Drum Cleaning Unit - 2 Lubricant Brush Roller Lubricant Bar Lubricant Blade Drum ! Then, the lubricant blade removes remaining toner after this. ! The lubricant brush roller increases the efficiency of the cleaning blade, and applies lubricant to the drum surface.
Page 335 V-C3 Training PCUs Development Units Slide 335 No additional notes...
Page 336 V-C3 Training Supply Auger Overview Development Excess ! Dual-component Roller Toner Coil development (toner/carrier) ! Development roller with magnetic brush ! The augers mix the developer with the toner from the toner cartridge. " The toner from the toner cartridge contains 10% carrier (by weight).
Page 337 V-C3 Training Installing Developer ! Developer is supplied in a bottle that is attached to a port at the front of the development unit. The bottle is removed and discarded after installation. ! It is not necessary to remove the PCU in order to install developer.
Page 338 V-C3 Training Fresh Toner Contains Developer ! In the V-C1, there is a problem when printing many pages with a high proportion of solid image areas. ! To counteract this, in this new model, fresh developer is always added with fresh toner.
Page 339 V-C3 Training Mixing – 1 Toner Supply Port ! Fresh toner (which contains 10% carrier by weight) comes in at the toner supply port. Slide 339 No additional notes...
Page 340 V-C3 Training Mixing – 2 Supply Development Auger Auger Toner Supply Port ! The development auger mixes this with the developer in the development unit. Then sends it to the supply auger. " This means that there is always fresh developer coming in with the toner, and mixed with the existing developer.
Page 341 V-C3 Training Mixing – 3 Supply Development Auger Auger Toner Supply Port ! The toner/developer mixture is circulated in one direction by the development auger and the supply auger. Slide 341 # The arrows in the three-dimensional part of the diagram show the circulation of...
Page 342 V-C3 Training Development Mixing – 4 Roller Supply Auger ! Toner is supplied from the supply auger to the development roller. Slide 342 No additional notes...
Page 343 V-C3 Training Development Mixing – 5 Roller Doctor Blade Toner Collection Auger ! The doctor blade trims off excess toner from the development roller. The excess toner falls onto the toner collection auger. " This auger sends the excess toner back to the area where fresh toner comes in from the toner supply port.
Page 344 # Fresh developer: pink # Excess toner: pale blue # V-C2/V-C3: Carrier goes to the development sleeve and on to the drum # V-C1 series: Carrier goes to the development sleeve and comes back again. Then it is mixed with fresh developer, but the older carrier has less chargeability,...
Page 345 V-C3 Training Removing Excess Developer Horizontal Waste Used Toner Developer Transport Coils Coil ! Fresh toner contains 10% carrier (by weight) in this model. ! So, developer builds up in the development unit when fresh toner is supplied, and waste developer must be removed.
Page 346 V-C3 Training TD Sensor ! The TD sensor is of new design and extremely sensitive (calibrated at the factory). ! This TD sensor cannot be replaced in the field as an individual part. Slide 346 No additional notes...
Page 347 V-C3 Training PCUs Replacement Procedures Slide 347 # First, we shall study the important points about the replacement procedures. # Then do the procedures.
Page 348 V-C3 Training Replacement - General ! The OPC and development unit must be separated for servicing. ! The K PCU is different from the other PCUs. " Do not install a K PCU in the Y, M, or C position.
Page 349 V-C3 Training SP Modes ! Do the SP modes exactly as explained in the manual. ! If you replace the developer, initialize the TD sensor only for that colour which you replaced. " Use SP 3801 to initialize the sensor.
Page 350 V-C3 Training Lubricant Powder ! When you dust the surface of a new drum, cleaning blade, or transfer belt, use only Lubricant Powder B1329700 (specially designed for this machine). ! After replacing the lubricant brush roller in the PCU, use Zinc Stearate D0159501 to lubricate the new roller.
Page 351 Slide 351 # If a PCU stand for the V-C3 is not available, you can use a PCU stand for the V- C2 (it is identical). But do not use a PCU stand for the V-C1.
Page 352 V-C3 Training PCU Stand ! The PCU stand is stored under the machine. PCU Stand Slide 352 No additional notes...
Page 353 PCU on the PCU stand. ! Do not use the PCU stand for the V-C1. This could damage the drum. ! In the diagram, F is front, and R is rear. Slide 353 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, PCU...
Page 354 V-C3 Training Installing a New PCU - 1 ! Remove the seal with the bar codes. Use these numbers later to input into the SP mode " SP 3010, 3011, 3012, or 3013, depending on the PCU color. " These are TD sensor calibration characteristics.
Page 355 V-C3 Training Installing a New PCU - 2 ! Before you install the new PCU, make sure that you adjust this plate to the correct position. ! In a K PCU, this is always fixed at the K position. ! In a CMY PCU, it is always fixed at the Y position.
Page 356 V-C3 Training Installing a New PCU - 3 ! After you install a new PCU, you must add developer and initialize the TD sensor. " The procedure to follow and SPs to use are the same as when installing the machine. See the Installation section of the service manual for details.
Page 357 V-C3 Training K PCU Charge Wire Replacement ! The main points to remember are as follows. " The corona wires are thin and break easily. If a wire breaks, remove all the pieces from the machine. " Do not use alcohol to clean the charge corona unit.
Page 358 V-C3 Training Charge Roller Replacement ! The Y, M, and C charge rollers should always be replaced together as a set, even if you only have to replace one of them. ! The charge rollers are marked on the tip of one end with a red stamp (1) and with a red ring around the sleeve on the other end (2).
Page 359 ! Do not rotate the drum after you re-install it. ! Use the correct lubricant powders. ! Some SPs must be done. Slide 359 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, PCU, Separating Drum/Cleaning Unit / Removing the OPC Drum V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and...
Page 360 PCU is replaced. Slide 360 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, PCU, Separating Drum/Cleaning Unit / Removing the OPC Drum # The lubricant powder B1329700 is made from zinc stearate. The old setting powder (54429101) has a completely different composition.
Page 361 V-C3 Training Drum and Cleaning Blade Replacement Procedure ! Re-install the front end of the drum first. ! Do not rotate the drum after you re-install it. ! After replacement, do only these SP modes, in this order. " Drum only: 3820-2, 2111-1 "...
Page 362 V-C3 Training Lubricant Bar Unit ! The strength of the spring behind the lubricant bar is different for K than for the YMC units. " The color of the spring for K is different. " The lubricant bar unit for the black PCU is marked ‘K’ as shown above.
Page 363 V-C1 series model. This could contain developer, and will damage the drum and ITB. ! DO NOT USE YELLOW TONER FROM THE V-C2 OR V-C3 SERIES. THIS CONTAINS CARRIER AND WILL DAMAGE THE MACHINE.
Page 364 » This is V-C1 series yellow toner. » Do not use V-C2 or V-C3 yellow toner; this contains developer " 3. Pour the same amount of Zinc Stearate (D0159501) from its bottle onto the paper.
Page 365 V-C3 Training Lubricant Brush Roller Replacement Apply Lubricant Powder - 2 " 4. Mix the G104 Yellow Toner and Zinc Stearate together evenly. Slide 365 No additional notes...
Page 366 " 2. Only use this mixed powder for the PCU lubricant brush roller of the V-C2 or V-C3. Never apply this powder to another part or another model. " 3. Rotate the gear in the direction shown in the diagram.
Page 367 V-C3 Training Developer Replacement ! Developer must be replaced for each PCU every 450K. ! However, developer can be replaced for only one PCU if a problem occurs. " For example, the C_PCU can be replaced if Cyan is too light.
Page 368 PCU stand. " You must check that they are here during the installation Metal procedure. Brown Coupling PCU Stand Slide 368 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, PCU, Developer Replacement # You will need these tools during developer replacement.
Page 369 " The method was explained earlier in this section. ! Cover the drum with paper. Slide 369 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, PCU, Developer Replacement # The next few slides go over the main points of developer replacement.
Page 370 V-C3 Training Developer Replacement – 3 Remove the Filter ! Remove the filter. " The filter must be replaced every time the developer is replaced. Slide 370 No additional notes...
Page 371 V-C3 Training Developer Replacement – 4 Attach the Plug ! Fit the plug into the toner supply port. This prevents toner from spilling out during servicing. ! This plug comes with the accessories that are packed with the machine. Slide 371...
Page 372 ! Attach and rotate the brown coupling as shown to remove the developer. Slide 372 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, PCU, Developer Replacement # This removes most of the developer but not all of it. Do the procedure in the manual to remove all the developer.
Page 373 ! After this, install the new developer. " This was described in the Installation section. Slide 373 V-C3 series field service manual, Replacement and Adjustment, PCU, Developer Replacement # See the installation section if you want to review the installation procedure for new developer again.
Page 374 V-C3 Training Developer Replacement – 7 SP Modes ! After replacement, do only these SP modes, in this order. " Developer only: 3801, 2111-1 " Developer and cleaning blade: 3811, 3812, 2111- " Drum, developer, and cleaning blade: 3811, 3812, 2111-1 "...
Page 375 V-C3 Training TD Sensor Initialization – Very Important!!!! ! Only initialize the TD sensor at these times: " At installation, exactly as explained in the installation procedure. " After you replace developer (only initialize the TD sensor for the colour that you replaced) "...
Page 376 Developer Filling (SP3814). " Developer Setup (SP3811) or TD sensor initialization (SP3801) was done more than once. ! Please refer to "Special Procedures" in the Troubleshooting section. Slide 376 V-C3 service manual, Troubleshooting, Handling Errors, Special Procedures...
Page 377 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE TONER SUPPLY Slide 377 # This section will explain the toner supply mechanism.
Page 378 V-C3 Training Overview Sub Hopper Toner End Sensor Toner Cartridge Development Unit TD Sensor ! A pump in the toner hopper pulls toner from the cartridge. ! The toner supply coils move toner to the development unit. Slide 378 # The sub hopper is shown in the red square in the diagram. Why is this called the ‘sub hopper’? The development unit has a hopper also.
Page 379 V-C3 Training Toner Supply from Cartridge to Dev. Unit Cartridge to Sub Hopper Toner Pump Clutch Toner Pump Flexible Tubing Sub-hopper ! The toner pump pulls toner into the hopper from the toner cartridge, through the flexible tube. ! The toner hopper motor controls the mechanism, through the toner pump clutch.
Page 380 V-C3 Training Toner Supply from Cartridge to Dev. Unit Sub Hopper to Development Unit Toner Hopper Toner Supply Motor Clutch Toner Pump Clutch Development Unit Toner End Sensor ! The toner supply coils move toner from the hopper to the dev. unit.
Page 381 V-C3 Training Toner Cartridge ! When the bin door is closed, the pin pushes the plug. This opens the port (an opening in the pin). The machine can pump toner from the cartridge. ! When the cartridge is removed, the plug covers the port, to prevent leaks.
Page 382 V-C3 Training Toner End Sensors ! There is a toner end sensor on the side of each sub hopper. Slide 382 No additional notes...
Page 383 V-C3 Training Toner Near-end and Toner End Toner Near-end ! When a toner end sensor cannot detect toner in a sub hopper, the toner pump is engaged for 2 seconds, and the machine tries to supply toner from the cartridge.
Page 384 V-C3 Training Toner Near-end and Toner End Toner End ! After a toner near-end alert is output, toner end detected is when one of these conditions occurs: " Page count: After the machine prints 600 pages (SP 3412 003-004). » A minimum of 10 pages at 5% coverage (SP 3412 001- 002) is guaranteed after toner near-end.
Page 385 V-C3 Training Toner Near-end and Toner End Toner End Recovery ! After a new cartridge is installed, the machine supplies toner from the new cartridge to the sub hopper. ! If the toner end sensor detects that toner was supplied, the machine goes out of the toner end condition.
Page 386 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE WASTE TONER COLLECTION Slide 386 # This section will explain the waste toner collection mechanism. # Waste developer collection from the development unit was covered in the PCU section of the course. The waste developer enters the waste toner collection...
Page 387 V-C3 Training Waste Toner Collection Waste toner from the PCU Horizontal Waste Toner Collection Coil Vertical Waste Toner Collection Coil Diagonal Waste Toner Collection Coil Waste toner from the Transfer Belt Waste toner Waste Toner from the Transfer Roller Collection Bottle...
Page 388 V-C3 Training Waste Toner Collection Bottle Vertical Waste Toner ! Toner comes in at the Collection Coil top, through the vertical waste toner collection coil. Waste Toner Bottle ! The waste toner bottle Transport Coil transport coil releases the waste toner into the bottle, at the top of the bottle.
Page 389 V-C3 Training Waste Toner Collection Bottle Bottle Set Sensor Bottle Full Sensor Bottle Near-full ! Set sensor: There is an actuator on the bottle Sensor ! Near-full sensor: The top of the toner pushes an actuator into the sensor ! Full sensor: When the torque on the transport coil is too high, the tab...
Page 390 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE PROCESS CONTROL TONER SUPPLY CONTROL Slide 390 # This section will explain process control briefly. # The course will concentrate on important items, such as the components that are used, and the adjustments that can be made.
Page 391 V-C3 Training Process Control Components used During Process Control Slide 391 No additional notes...
Page 392 V-C3 Training Which Components are Used? ! Potential Sensors " One for each PCU ! ID Sensor " One sensor, near the ITB ! TD Sensors " One in each development unit ! Temperature/humidity sensor " Near the drum potential sensor above the M PCU.
Page 393 Transfer Drawer Connector Roller ! In the V-C3, this is not inside the drum. ! This location keeps dust and toner away from the sensor. Slide 393 # In the diagram, the area to the right of the dotted line is inside the PCU. The area...
Page 394 V-C3 Training ID Sensors Rear of Machine Image Transfer Belt Belt Rotation Direction ! One ID sensor (circled in red) Slide 394 # This is a color ID sensor, containing a direct reflection sensor and a diffused reflection sensor.
Page 395 V-C3 Training TD Sensors ! Each development unit has a TD sensor. ! It does not contact developer/toner mixture directly. Slide 395 No additional notes...
Page 396 V-C3 Training TD Sensors – Old Type Developer/Toner Mixture Bottom of Development Unit TD Sensor ! A hole is cut in the development unit. ! The sensor contacts the developer/toner mixture directly. ! If the sensor is removed, developer comes out.
Page 397 V-C3 Training TD Sensors – V-C1/V-C2/V-C3 Developer/Toner Mixture Bottom of Development Unit TD Sensor ! If this new type of sensor is removed, toner does not come out of the development unit. ! The sensor does not contact the developer directly.
Page 398 V-C3 Training Process Control When is it done? Slide 398 No additional notes...
Page 399 V-C3 Training Overview ! Timing " Initial process control self-check " During a job (default: off) " At the end of a job " After a specified idle time " Before ACC (Auto Color Calibration) " After TD sensor initialization "...
Page 400 V-C3 Training When is Process Control Done? - 1 ! Initial process control self-check " After the machine is turned on, if one or more conditions existed just before the machine was turned off (set with SP3554). " This self-check is not done after the machine is turned on if the front door is open.
Page 401 V-C3 Training When is Process Control Done? - 2 ! After a specified idle time (set by SP 3540-2), if certain conditions are met (controlled by SP 3555) ! Before ACC (Auto Color Calibration) " When the user does the ACC procedure, process control is automatically done before ACC starts.
Page 402 V-C3 Training When is Process Control Done? - 3 ! Forced process control self-check, potential control only " SP3820 001 ! Forced process control self-check, potential control and toner density adjustment " SP3820 002 " Do this after you replace the drum, if you do not replace the developer at the same time "...
Page 403 V-C3 Training Toner Supply Control Slide 403 No additional notes...
Page 404 V-C3 Training What Methods are there? ! PID control: this is the default setting " Uses pixel count " Uses the ID sensor " Uses the TD sensor ! Fixed control " Toner is supplied at a fixed rate each page "...
Page 405 V-C3 Training When is Toner Supply Adjusted? Overview ! At the end of each job, if the number of pages since the previous process control is more than the value of SP 3551 " This is done immediately after potential control, and uses the development gamma calculated during potential control.
Page 406 V-C3 Training When is Toner Supply Adjusted? - 1 ! At the end of each job " Done if the number of pages since the previous process control is more than the value of SP 3551 001 (black-and-white, default 250) or SP 3551 002 (colour, default 250).
Page 407 V-C3 Training When is Toner Supply Adjusted? - 2 ! Every 10 pages using an ID sensor pattern; Vtref adjustment " An ID sensor pattern is made on the ITB (see below) " If the pattern is too dark, Vtref is increased. As a result, toner supply will be decreased, because toner supply is based on Vt –...
Page 408 V-C3 Training When is Toner Supply Adjusted? - 3 ! Every page using the TD sensor; toner supply quantity adjustment " If Vt < Vtref, the toner supply amount is decreased. " If Vt > Vtref, the toner supply amount is increased.
Page 409 V-C3 Training Summary of Toner Supply Control Output of ID sensor (M/A on Vsp pattern) Dark Target Light Pages Output of TD sensor (Vt) Vtref Vtref Slide 409 # This diagram shows how the ID sensor and TD sensor control the toner supply.
Page 410 V-C3 Training Summary of Toner Supply Control Page Interval Process Control (SP3042 001 Vtref Calibration Mode ON) Create ID Sensor Patterns Read ID Sensor Patterns Determine Amount of Toner Compare Reading with Threshold Range for Toner Adjustment Between Pages Toner Supply Control Method:...
Page 411 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE PAPER FEED Slide 411 # Paper feed mechanisms built into the machine will be described in this section. # The optional LCTs will be covered in separate sections.
Page 412 V-C3 Training Overview ! Four trays " Tray 1 - Tandem feed tray (1550 x 2) " Tray 2 - Universal tray (550 sheets) " Tray 3 - Universal tray (550 sheets) " Bypass tray - 100 sheets ! FRR feed system...
Page 413 Improved Thick Paper Handling V-C1, V-C2 V-C3: Tray 3 V-C3: Trays 1 and 2 ! The bend at the exit from the tray is smoother in Tray 3. This allows the tray to feed thick paper 2 without problems. Slide 413...
Page 414 V-C3 Training Drive Upper Relay Roller ! Motors Lower Relay " Trays 1 to 3 - Three Roller paper feed motors, one for each tray " By-pass tray, and upper relay roller - By-pass feed motor (not shown) " Lower relay roller - Lower relay motor "...
Page 415 V-C3 Training Tray Lift (Trays 2 and 3) - 1 ! The tray lift motor lifts the tray. ! The tray lift motor contains a near- end sensor. " The sensor can detect four levels of remaining paper. Slide 415 # The lift motor raises the tray.
Page 416 V-C3 Training Tray Lift (Trays 2 and 3) - 2 ! The lift sensor detects when the tray is at the correct position. ! Then the pick-up solenoid releases the pick-up roller, which falls onto the top of the stack.
Page 417 V-C3 Training Tray Lift (Trays 2 and 3) - 3 ! The bottom plate drops under its own weight when the tray is pulled out of the copier. Slide 417 # Study what happens when you pull out the tray.
Page 418 V-C3 Training Pick-up and Feed Before the first page, and between pages Grip Roller ! First, the feed motor rotates in reverse. The grip roller turns but the feed roller does not. ! The separation roller solenoid is off initially, so the roller is in the down position, and turns freely.
Page 419 V-C3 Training Pick-up and Feed Pick-up and Feed ! Separation roller stays away from feed roller, until Pick-up Solenoid Start key pressed. ! Separation roller solenoid " Lifts the separation roller ! Pick-up solenoid " Drops the pick- up roller...
Page 420 V-C3 Training Pick-up and Feed Separation Roller Release ! Separation roller normally away from feed roller Slide 420 # The separation roller is normally away from the feed roller. # The advantages of this are: $ Reduced wear on rollers – no contact between rollers when another tray is...
Page 421 V-C3 Training Pick-up and Feed Separation Roller Release ! If the feed roller starts to reverse, an arm comes down, which moves the feed roller forward slightly, to pull it away from the separation roller Slide 421 # This new mechanism ensures that the feed and separation rollers do not stick together at the start of a job just after the machine leaves standby mode.
Page 422 V-C3 Training Paper End Detection Slide 422 # When paper runs out, a feeler drops through the cutout in the bottom plate.
Page 423 V-C3 Training Paper Size Detection ! Tray 1 does not have a size sensor. " Input the paper size with SP5959 001. ! Trays 2 and 3: If the correct paper size cannot be detected, or the user wants to use a custom size,...
Page 424 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Overview ! Two paper stacks in one tray ! Paper feeds from the right tray ! When the paper in the right tray runs out, the stack in the left tray is moved across to the...
Page 425 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Tray Lock and Release ! If there is paper in the left tray: The lock holds the two trays together ! If there is no paper in the left tray: Right tray lock solenoid releases the lock "...
Page 426 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray ! Tray connector: Lift Motor Informs when tray has Paper Lift been inserted ! 1st tray lift motor: Lifts the tray " If paper is present in the right tray (detected by right tray paper end...
Page 427 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Remaining Paper ! Paper height and near-end sensors: Detect amount of paper remaining Near End Sensor Paper Height Sensors (x3) Slide 427 # These four sensors detect the amount of remaining paper. # These sensors cannot detect when the tray is empty. When the tray is at the top, the height sensor actuation status is the same for a full tray (the actuator is outside all three sensors).
Page 428 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Paper End Slide 428 # When paper runs out, a feeler drops through the cutout in the bottom plate. This is the same as for trays 2 and 3. # The end sensor under the bottom plate is for other purposes, as explained...
Page 429 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Paper End ! Tray down sensor: Detects when the tray has been lowered all the way Tray Down Sensor Slide 429 # When paper runs out, the tray must be lowered, so that the stack in the left tray can be moved across to the right tray.
Page 430 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Side Fence Drive ! Side fence solenoids " Open and close the fences ! Side fence open/closed sensors " Detect the open and closed positions Slide 430 # The side fences open only when the stack of paper in the left tray is moving across to the right tray.
Page 431 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Rear Fence Drive ! Rear fence drive motor: Pushes the paper stack into the right tray ! Rear fence home position/return sensors: Detect the rear fence home and return positions Slide 431 # If the right tray is empty but the left tray is full, the paper in the left tray is moved across to the right tray.
Page 432 V-C3 Training Tray Positioning Slide 432 # This is the same for all three trays.
Page 433 V-C3 Training By-pass Feed Table Feed Mechanism / Paper End Detection Solenoid Motor Clutch ! FRR mechanism End Sensor ! By-pass feed motor: Drives the rollers ! Pick-up solenoid: Drops the pick-up roller and moves the stopper out of the feed path...
Page 434 V-C3 Training By-pass Feed Table Paper Size Detection ! By-pass paper width sensor: Electrical resistance changes when the guides move to a different position ! Paper length: Detected using the registration sensor and a pulse counter ! When 8.5"-width paper is fed from the by-pass tray, the paper size is first detected as 8.5"...
Page 435 V-C3 Training Paper Registration Overview Slide 435 # The diagram shows the path of paper from all trays, including the duplex unit and optional LCT. # The registration roller is driven by a motor dedicated to this task. # The registration sensor also detects jams.
Page 436 V-C3 Training Paper Registration Registration Drive Mechanism ! The registration motor drives the lower registration roller. Slide 436 # The registration roller has a dedicated motor, instead of a clutch. The shock of a clutch turning on can agitate the toner on the latent image. This causes jitter near the leading edge.
Page 437 V-C3 Training Paper Registration Guide Plate Release Mechanism ! The guide plate opens if the registration sensor Sensor does not detect paper at the correct time. ! The guide plate blocks the paper path and diverts the next sheet of paper into...
Page 438 V-C3 Training Paper Type and Double-feed Detection Sensor Registration Rollers ! Immediately after registration, the sensor measures the light that goes through the paper. ! If the light is not in the correct range for the paper type that is selected by the user, the machine stops the job and a copy jam error is displayed.
Page 439 V-C3 Training Replacement Procedures ! The feed motor cannot be replaced easily. Because of this, an assembly is available as a spare part. ! The FRR rollers for trays 1, 2, and 3 are the same. But the rollers for the bypass tray and the ADF are different from these rollers.
Page 440 V-C3 Training Tandem Feed Tray Side-to-side Registration ! Move the positioning plate. Move this plate Move this screw Loosen this screw Slide 440 # 1. Open the tandem tray. # 2. Remove the front cover of the right tray. # 3. Loosen one screw.
Page 441 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE IMAGE TRANSFER BELT PAPER TRANSFER ROLLER Slide 441 No additional notes...
Page 442 V-C3 Training Transfer Overview Slide 442 No additional notes...
Page 443 V-C3 Training Main Components ITB (Image Transfer Belt) ITB Cleaning Unit PTR (Paper Transfer Roller) PTR Cleaning Unit Slide 443 # The ITB cleaning unit is not shown correctly in this diagram. A correct diagram is shown later in this section.
Page 444 V-C3 Training Transfer Image Transfer Belt (ITB) Slide 444 No additional notes...
Page 445 V-C3 Training ITB Drive Encoder ITB Drive Motor ITB Drive Roller ! The ITB motor turns the ITB drive roller, and this roller turns the ITB. ! All the other rollers turn with the ITB (there are no gears or timing belts).
Page 446 V-C3 Training The Drum is Slower than the ITB ! The drum is 0.3% slower. ! Why? " There is a small amount of friction between the drum and the ITB. " If the drum and ITB are the same speed, toner is not transferred correctly for thin vertical lines in the image.
Page 447 V-C3 Training ITB Speed Control Scale Feedback Sensors ! The feedback sensors do these things: " Measure the speed of the belt. To do this, one of the sensors monitors the scale when the belt turns. " Check for stretches in the belt. The number of marks in the interval between the sensors must be constant.
Page 448 V-C3 Training ITB Lift ITB Lift ITB Lift Sensor Motor ! ITB lift motor: Lifts and lowers the ITB through a cam ! ITB lift sensor: Detects when to stop the motor " Actuator goes in sensor: The belt is up, and touches all four PCUs.
Page 449 V-C3 Training ITB Lift ! Full-colour jobs " The ITB is lifted until it touches all four PCUs. ! Black-and-white jobs " The ITB is lowered until it touches only the K PCU. ! If the job has color pages and black-and-white pages, the ITB operation is controlled by SP 3930.
Page 450 V-C3 Training ITB Cleaning - 1 ! The ITB has: " A cleaning brush Cleaning Blade roller and a cleaning blade (counter blade) » The blade removes toner that is not removed by the brush " A waste toner collection coil »...
Page 451 V-C3 Training Lubricant ITB Cleaning - 2 Blade ! The ITB has: " Lubricant bar: Prevents scratching Lubricant on the ITB surface. Brush Lubricant Slide 451 No additional notes...
Page 452 V-C3 Training Transfer Paper Transfer Roller (PTR) Slide 452 No additional notes...
Page 453 V-C3 Training Paper Transfer P . P Charge is applied here Paper Slide 453 # Charge is applied from above, not at the PTR. $ The roller that is charged is called the ‘ITB Bias Roller’. # This system is better against moisture in the paper.
Page 454 V-C3 Training Lubricant PTR Cleaning Brush Roller Lubricant Cleaning Brush Cleaning Waste Toner Blade ! The PTR has: Collection Coil " A cleaning brush roller and a cleaning blade (counter blade) » The blade removes toner that is not removed by the brush "...
Page 455 V-C3 Training PTR Lift Mechanism ! The mechanism raises the PTR against the ITB for image transfer. ! The mechanism lowers the PTR and pulls it away from the ITB when the machine is not printing. ! The PTR lift motor rotates a cam.
Page 456 V-C3 Training Lift PTR Lift Mechanism Plate Actuator ! The PTR lift motor rotates a cam. The cam raises and lowers the lift plate. ! The PTR lift sensor detects the actuator, and the machine uses this to control the lift mechanism.
Page 457 V-C3 Training Others ! Reverse bias is applied in the intervals between sheets from the PTR. ! The ITB motor can be set to reverse slightly at the end of every job to remove paper dust that may have collected on the belt cleaning blade.
Page 458 V-C3 Training Transfer Power Supply Slide 458 No additional notes...
Page 459 V-C3 Training Power Supply Components Transfer Power Pack Image Transfer Roller ITB Bias Roller ! Image transfer rollers: Power is applied at this roller, below each PCU ! ITB bias roller: Power is applied here, and not at the PTR...
Page 460 V-C3 Training Transfer Power Pack Image Transfer Rollers Transfer Power Pack ITB Bias Roller ! Image transfer rollers: A +ve charge pulls toner from the PCUs to the transfer belt ! ITB bias roller: A –ve charge pushes the toner from the transfer belt to the paper/ "...
Page 461 V-C3 Training Correction for Temperature and Humidity ! There is a temperature/humidity sensor under the waste toner bottle motor. ! The machine uses the readings from this sensor to correct the charge on the ITB and on the PTR. Slide 461...
Page 462 V-C3 Training Transfer Paper Separation Slide 462 No additional notes...
Page 463 V-C3 Training Paper Separation Paper P . P Discharge Plate Paper Slide 463 # The separation power pack supplies ac and dc to the separation plate. # After that, the weight of paper separates the paper from the ITB.
Page 464 V-C3 Training Practical Work PTR Unit Slide 464 No additional notes...
Page 465 V-C3 Training Replacement Procedures – PTR Unit ! After you replace components in this section, you must do the forced MUSIC adjustment with SP 2111 in many cases. Check the manual when you work on the PTR unit. Slide 465...
Page 466 V-C3 Training Practical Work ITB Unit Slide 466 No additional notes...
Page 467 ! Always keep the unit flat. Do not tilt it. Do not stand it on its side. " If you tilt the unit, toner will come out inside the unit. Slide 467 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Common Procedures, Image Transfer Unit...
Page 468 But keep the base of the unit flat. Slide 468 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Image Transfer Unit, Separating the Belt Unit and Belt Cleaning Unit # The base of the ITB is the cleaning unit. It contains waste toner, so be careful not...
Page 469 Install a New Belt - 1 Encoder Strip ! The encoder strip (silver) must be at the rear of the machine. Slide 469 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Image Transfer Unit, Reassembling the Belt Unit and Belt Cleaning Unit...
Page 470 V-C3 Training Install a New Belt - 2 Flange ! The belt flange must not touch the edge of the roller. Slide 470 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Image Transfer Unit, Reassembling the Belt Unit and Belt Cleaning Unit...
Page 471 ! Is the paper damaged? If so, separate the ITB and cleaning unit, and inspect the seal. If the seal is damaged, you must replace it. Slide 471 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Image Transfer Unit, Reassembling the Belt Unit and Belt Cleaning Unit...
Page 472 " This makes sure that the edge of the cleaning blade gets sufficient lubricant. " The cleaning blade removes the powder. Slide 472 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Image Transfer Unit, Reassembling the Belt Unit and Belt Cleaning Unit # The lever should be up for clockwise rotation.
Page 473 V-C3 Training Lubricant Powder ! When you dust the surface of a new drum, cleaning blade, or transfer belt, use only Lubricant Powder B1329700 (specially designed for this machine). ! Do not use the setting powder that was used for previous machines.
Page 474 V-C3 Training Image Transfer Belt Unit Replacement ! Put the unit in the machine slowly and carefully. ! Take care that the belt does not catch on the frame of the machine, or on the toner cap of the yellow PCU on the far left.
Page 475 ! Every 300 k: Items 1 to 3 and the lubricant bar should be replaced together. Slide 475 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Image Transfer Unit, ITB Cleaning Unit # 1. ITB Lubricant Blade # 2. ITB Lubricant Brush Roller # 3.
Page 476 V-C3 Training Belt Position Sensor Replacement ! After you replace this sensor, do the following SPs (press Execute in each case): " SP2912-1 (Encoder Sn:Adj Light) " SP2914-1 (Encoder Sn Get 1st Phase) " SP2111-1 (Forced MUSIC Adjustment) Slide 476...
Page 477 ! After you replace components in this section, you must do the forced MUSIC adjustment with SP 2111 in many cases. Check the manual when you work on the ITB unit. Slide 477 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Image Transfer Unit...
Page 478 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE FUSING Slide 478 No additional notes...
Page 479 V-C3 Training Fusing Unit Mechanisms Slide 479 No additional notes...
Page 480 V-C3 Training Overview Hot Roller Heating Roller ! Fusing belt system ! Four fusing lamps (three lamps in the NA version of V-C3a) " Three in the heating roller (two for V-C3a NA version) " None in the hot roller "...
Page 481 V-C3 Training Hot Roller ! The hot roller [A] is composed of a soft sponge. ! When the pressure roller [B] pushes against the hot roller, the nip is wider that for a hard hot roller. ! The additional curvature of...
Page 482 V-C3 Training Two Types of Fusing Unit ! There are two fusing units: a 120V unit and 240 V unit. ! The fusing lamp connectors of the 120V unit are BLUE, and those of the 240V unit are PINK. ! If the wrong type of fusing unit is installed in the machine, the machine will detect this and issue a warning.
Page 483 V-C3 Training Fusing Lamps Heating Roller Pressure Roller Hot Roller ! Heating roller: " Lamp 1 heats the entire length of the fusing belt. " Lamp 2 heats only the ends of the fusing belt. (Used only for large paper sizes.) "...
Page 484 V-C3 Training Fusing/Exit Motor Drive ! The fusing/exit motor controls the rollers in the fusing unit. ! The speed depends on the paper type. Slide 484 No additional notes...
Page 485 V-C3 Training Stripper Plates Fusing Belt Strippers ! Two strippers. ! For the fusing belt strippers, a new plate- type of design is used, and not pawls. Pressure Roller Strippers Slide 485 # See the next slide for more on the new type of strippers.
Page 486 V-C3 Training Stripper Plates ! The strippers are flat resin plates. ! In older models, the stripper pawls are pointed, and these are more likely to leave marks on the paper. Slide 486 No additional notes...
Page 487 V-C3 Training Lubrication and Cleaning Pressure Roller Fusing Belt Oil Supply Roller Cleaning Roller Oil Supply Roller ! The oil supply roller contains silicone oil. ! It applies silicone oil to the pressure roller. ! The pressure roller pushes up against the fusing belt.
Page 488 V-C3 Training Fusing Temperature Control Heating Roller Heating Roller Thermostats x 2 Thermistors Hot Roller Thermistor Pressure Roller Thermistor Pressure Roller Heating Roller Thermostats Thermistor Slide 488 No additional notes...
Page 489 V-C3 Training Functions disabled during warm-up ! These functions have been disabled during warm-up: " SP3820 (Manual process control) " Auto Color Calibration (User Tools) " Color Registration (User Tools) Slide 489 No additional notes...
Page 490 V-C3 Training Pressure Roller Lift Mechanism Pressure Roller Lift Sensor Pressure Roller Lift Motor Cams ! At the start of a job, the lift motor turns the cam shaft. The cams lift the pressure roller up to the hot roller and fusing belt.
Page 491 V-C3 Training Fusing Unit Replacement Procedures Slide 491 No additional notes...
Page 492 ! These three parts are physically interchangeable with the V-C2 parts. But always use the correct parts for the machine (do not use V-C3 parts in a V-C2, for example). ! If you use the wrong parts, copy quality cannot be guaranteed.
Page 493 V-C3 Training Order the Correct Components ! The following table shows the reasons for the changes. ! Please refer to the parts catalogs for the part numbers. Part Name Reason for Change To extend service life by 150K Hot Roller (φ52)
Page 494 V-C3 Training Order the Correct Components Hot Roller V-C2 V-C3 ! Hot roller " The marks on the ends of the two rollers are different. " The shaft of the V-C2 roller has a hole in the end Slide 494 # The next few slides show how to tell the difference between the old and new components.
Page 495 V-C3 Training Order the Correct Components Pressure Roller V-C2 V-C3 ! Pressure roller " The shapes of the ends of the shafts are different. » V-C2: One step, V-C3: Two steps Slide 495 No additional notes...
Page 496 V-C3 Training Order the Correct Components Pressure Roller Bearing V-C2 V-C3 ! Pressure roller bearing " The V-C3 bearing is blue. Slide 496 No additional notes...
Page 497 Oil Supply Roller V-C2 V-C3 ! Oil supply roller " The numbers printed on the rollers are different. » V-C2: The last two digits are "42" or "90". » V-C3: The last two digits are "15". Slide 497 No additional notes...
Page 498 Then tighten the screw again. " After you reinstall the fusing unit, return the lever to the original position. Slide 498 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Fusing Unit, Removing the Fusing Unit...
Page 499 " After you re-install the fusing unit, do not forget to lock the levers again. Slide 499 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Fusing Unit, Removing the Fusing Unit # See the next slide for more about this lever.
Page 500 " To cure this problem, see the final part of the “Removing the Fusing Unit” procedure. Slide 500 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Fusing Unit, Removing the Fusing Unit # The cam in the pressure roller lift mechanism must be reset. The procedure in...
Page 501 V-C3 Training Oil Supply Roller Oil Supply Roller ! The end with the serial number must be at the front of the cleaning unit. Slide 501 No additional notes...
Page 502 " Streaking caused by fusing belt stripper pawls has been occurring frequently in solid image areas. Slide 502 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Fusing Unit, Fusing Unit Rollers/Fusing Belt, Adjusting the Gap Between Fusing Belt Strippers and Fusing Belt...
Page 503 ! Lubricate all bearings after replacement of the hot roller, pressure roller, and/or heating roller. ! For details on the lubrication points, please refer to ‘Lubrication Points’ in the ‘Preventive Maintenance’ section of the V-C3 series field service manual. Slide 503 No additional notes...
Page 504 V-C3 Training Thermostats ! The old type of thermostat [A] has been replaced with a new type [B]. ! Do not try reset a thermostat with a screw driver, or by smacking it against the table. ! Resetting a thermostat...
Page 505 V-C3 Training Others ! The V-C1 series and V-C2/V-C3 series fusing belts are not interchangeable. The V-C2/V-C3 series belt is longer. Slide 505 No additional notes...
Page 506 ! Make sure that the fusing unit is cool before you start to do work on the machine. Slide 506 V-C3 field service manual, Removal and Adjustment, Fusing Unit Fusing lamps # The connectors and lamps have matching colours. Also, the front and rear terminals of the lamps have different shapes.
Page 507 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE PAPER EXIT AND DUPLEX Slide 507 No additional notes...
Page 508 V-C3 Training Exit from Overview the Machine Fusing Unit Exit from the Duplex Unit, back into the Machine ! Face-up output: The page goes out of the fusing unit to the tray directly. ! Face-down output: The page goes to the inverter before being fed out to the tray.
Page 509 V-C3 Training Exit Slide 509 No additional notes...
Page 510 V-C3 Training Paper Exit - 1 To Output Tray ! When the inverter is not Inverter Junction Gate used (face-up output, or when paper was fed from the bypass tray): " Duplex junction gate solenoid on " Duplex junction gate closed "...
Page 511 V-C3 Training Paper Exit - 2 Inverter ! When the inverter is used Junction Gate (duplex mode, or face-down output): " Inverter junction gate open " Inverter junction gate solenoid off " Paper goes down to the inverter To Inverter...
Page 512 V-C3 Training Paper Exit Drive ! The fusing/exit motor controls this mechanism. ! The knob (in the red circle) is to remove jams in the exit. Slide 512 No additional notes...
Page 513 V-C3 Training De-curling and Heat Removal Heat Pipe Cooling Pipe Roller ! These three rollers remove curl in the paper that comes out of the machine. ! The heat pipe roller also removes heat from the paper. " The fins at the front of the heat pipe roller radiate heat.
Page 514 V-C3 Training Inverter/Duplex Tray Slide 514 No additional notes...
Page 515 V-C3 Training Inverter - Feed-in ! Inverter entrance roller: Feeds paper into the inverter Slide 515 # If the paper exit mechanism directed the paper down towards the inverter, the inverter entrance roller passes it to the jogger unit. # The weight of the paper pushes down the junction gate. A spring lifts the gate...
Page 516 V-C3 Training Inverter - Jogging ! Jogger motor: Moves the jogger fences ! Jogger home position sensor: Detects the jogger fence home position Slide 516 # Jogging ensures that the paper is straight. # The motor and sensor are in the red circle.
Page 517 V-C3 Training Inverter - Feed-out 1 ! Reverse roller solenoid: Lowers the reverse trigger roller Slide 517 # The next two slides show how paper is fed out of the inverter unit.
Page 518 V-C3 Training Inverter - Feed-out 2 ! Reverse roller: Feeds the paper back ! Inverter unit paper exit roller: Feeds the paper upwards Slide 518 # In the red circle, it is not easy to see, but the inverter sensor is just past the inverter roller, so this sensor detects when the paper has just been caught by this roller.
Page 519 V-C3 Training Inverter – Feed-out 3 Duplex Tray Feed Mechanism ! If duplex mode was selected, the machine does not feed the paper out. The duplex inverter solenoid moves the junction gate, and sends the paper down to the duplex tray ! The duplex transport rollers feed the paper through the duplex tray, and back to the registration roller area.
Page 520 V-C3 Training Inverter and Duplex Drive Fusing/Exit Motor Duplex Transport Motor Duplex Inverter Motor Duplex Transport Clutch ! Fusing/exit motor: Drives the inverter ! Duplex inverter and transport motors: Drive the duplex transport rollers ! Duplex transport clutch: Stops the first two transport rollers when...
Page 521 V-C3 Training Interleaving ! For A4/LT LEF or shorter, three pages can be in the machine at the same time. ! For paper longer than A4/LT LEF, two pages can be in the machine at the same time. Slide 521...
Page 522 V-C3 Training Replacement Procedures ! Make sure that the fusing unit is cool before you start to do work on the machine. Slide 522 No additional notes...
Page 523 V-C3 Training V-C3 TRAINING COPIER ENGINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FEATURES Slide 523 No additional notes...
Page 524 V-C3 Training Environmental Conservation Technology for Environmental Conservation Energy Saving Paper Saving Slide 524 # This section explains the technology used in this machine for environmental conservation, and the default settings of related functions.
Page 525 V-C3 Training Technology for Environmental Conservation ◎： New or modified function ○： Has this function Blank： Does not have this function Environmental Technology/Feature Description New model Previous V-C3 model V-C2 ◎ ○ 1. QSU - Reduction of warm-up time (Energy saving) - Reduction of CO2 emissions 2.
Page 526 V-C3 Training Brief Descriptions of the Technologies ! 1. QSU (Quick Start-up) " This technology reduces both the amount of energy consumed while in Standby mode (the Ready condition) is reduced, as well as the time it takes for the machine to warm up to the Read condition.
Page 527 V-C3 Training Brief Descriptions of the Technologies ! 3. IH QSU " This technology incorporates IH (Inductance Heating) technology into conventional QSU technology, which allows the benefits of reduced energy consumption and reduced warm-up time to be extended to color machines.
Page 528 V-C3 Training Brief Descriptions of the Technologies ! 5. High-speed duplex copying " 1) Enables high-speed duplex printing through the utilization of the Duplex Interleaf and high- speed Inverter Transport features. " 2) Enables quick printing of duplex jobs through the use of Duplex Scanning.
Page 529 Brief Descriptions of the Technologies ! 7. PxP (polymerized) toner " "PxP toner" is a fine-particle, polyester resin based toner, manufactured using a Ricoh-original polymerization method instead of the conventional pulverization method. " This allows the toner to fuse at a lower...
Page 530 " 1) Products sold in the EU conform to the RoHS Directive. " 2) Products sold in China conform to China's version of the RoHS Directive. " 3) In addition, Ricoh imposes strict internal standards for limiting the presence of harmful substances. Slide 530...
Page 531 V-C3 Training Brief Descriptions of the Technologies ! 10. Environmentally-friendly toner bottle " A changeover from PS/PP/HDP to PET plastics allows approximately 40 percent by weight of the toner bottle to be recycled, and also reduces CO emissions that occur during the toner bottle manufacturing process.
Page 532 V-C3 Training Quick Start-up ! QSU reduces the operating temperature, because of these improvements in fusing unit technology " The thickness of the metal core in the hot roller has been reduced from 1.5 mm to 1.0 mm. This allows the core to reach the ready temperature much faster.
Page 533 V-C3 Training High-speed duplex copying ! New Duplex Scan feature has been adapted. " A CCD (inside the scanner unit, below the ADF) scans the front side, and a CIS (inside the ADF) scans the rear side. ! This also means that the duplex scan speed is improved.
Page 534 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.1 Overview – 1 Power Consump. Warm-up Operation Mode Ready Mode Panel Off Mode Energy saving!! Low Power　　　　 Mode Off/Sleep　　　　 Mode Plug-in Energy Saver Modes Description Energy Saver Mode The machine is still in the Copy Ready condition.
Page 535 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Overview – 2 (System Settings) Power Consump. Warm-up Operation Mode Ready Mode Panel Off Mode Low Power　　　　 Mode Off/Sleep　　　　 Mode Plug-in 1) Timer settings and recovery time (System settings => Timer setting)
Page 536 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Energy Saver Mode: Condition of LEDs ! Condition of LEDs on the operation panel Mode Operation Switch Energy Saver Main Power Panel off Mode Low Power Mode Off Off/Sleep Mode Slide 536 No additional notes...
Page 537 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Energy Saver Mode: Panel Off Mode – 1 ! The machine enters panel off mode when one of the following is done. " The panel off timer runs out after the last job. » The panel off timer is controlled by User Tools: Timer settings.
Page 538 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Energy Saver Mode: Panel Off Mode – 2 ! Important There are two levels of Panel Off Mode: " Level 1: Panel off only (No recovery time) " Level 2: Panel off and lower the fusing temperature.
Page 539 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Energy Saver Mode: Low Power Mode ! The machine enters low power mode when the energy saver timer runs out after the last job. ! When the machine enters low power mode, the fusing temperature is lowered to the prescribed temperature (below the machine ready temperature).
Page 540 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Energy Saver Mode: Sleep Mode – 1 ! Sleep mode is used instead of auto off mode when a printer/scanner or fax unit is installed. ! The machine enters sleep mode when one of the following is done.
Page 541 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Energy Saver Mode: Sleep Mode – 2 ! The machine recovers to the ready condition: " If data is received » After warm-up, the job starts, but the operation panel stays dark. » Then, after the job is completed, the machine returns to sleep mode immediately.
Page 542 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.2 Energy Saver Mode: Sleep Mode – 3 The machine recovers to the ready condition: " If the operation switch is pressed » The operation panel lights. When warm-up is finished, the machine goes to the ready condition.
Page 543 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.3 Energy Save Effectiveness – 1 ! With the data from SP 8941:Machine Status, and the power consumption values from the specifications, we can estimate the amount of energy that is used by the machine.
Page 544 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.3 Energy Save Effectiveness – 2 (1) At the start of the measurement period, read the values of SP 8941:001-005 (Machine Status). (2) At the end of the measurement period,read the values of SP 8941:001-005 (Machine Status).
Page 545 V-C3 Training 2. Energy Saving 2.3 Energy Save Effectiveness – 3 (5) Multiply this by the power consumption spec for each mode and convert the result to kWh (kilowatt hours) (6) This is a simulated value for power consumed. Example calculations:...
Page 546 V-C3 Training 3. Paper Saving 3.1 Measuring the Paper Consumed – 1 1. Duplex: Reduce paper volume in half! １１ 2. Combine: Reduce paper volume in half! １ 3. Duplex + Combine: Using both features together can further reduce 　...
Page 547 V-C3 Training 3. Paper Saving 3.1 Measuring the Paper Consumed – 2 ! To check the paper consumption, look at the total counter and the duplex counter. " Total counter : SP 8581 001 " Single-sided with duplex mode : SP 8421 001 "...
Page 548 V-C3 Training 3. Paper Saving 3.1 Measuring the Paper Consumed – 3 ! How to calculate the paper reduction ratio, when compared with Single-sided copying, with no 2-in-1 combine mode ! Paper reduction ratio (%) = Number of sheets reduced: A/Number of printed original images: B x 100 "...

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