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SERVICE
MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2023 CANON INC.
Cassette
Feeding Unit-AM1
April 20, 2023
Rev. 5
CANON Cassette Feeding Unit-Am1 Rev. 5 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Cassette Feeding Unit-AM1 SERVICE MANUAL April 20, 2023 Rev. 5 CANON Cassette Feeding Unit-Am1 Rev. 5 PRINTED IN U.S.A. COPYRIGHT © 2023 CANON INC.
  • Page 2 When changes occur in applicable products or in the contents of this manual, Canon will release technical information as the need arises. In the event of major changes in the contents of this manual over a long or short period, Canon will issue a new edition of this manual.
  • Page 3 Introduction Symbols Explanation Symbols Explanation Check. Remove the claw. Check visually. Insert the claw. Check a sound. Push the part. Disconnect the connector. Connect the power cable. Connect the connector. Disconnect the power cable. Remove the cable/wire from the Turn on the power. cable guide or wire saddle.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cassette Pickup Control........................10 Cassette Paper Size Detection......................11 Cassette Detection..........................13 Paper Level/Presence Detection.......................14 3. Periodical Service..................16 Cassette Feeding Unit-AM1 ......................17 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning..............18 List of Parts............................19 Electrical Components List........................19 List of Connectors..........................21 Parts Replacement Procedure......................
  • Page 5 Contents Symbols............................. 45 Unpacking............................46 Checking before Installation......................51 Check Item When Turning OFF the Main Power..................51 Installation Outline Drawing......................... 51 Checking the Contents........................51 Installation Procedure........................52 Setting the Cassette.......................... 61 Adjustment............................63 Margin Adjustment (First side; Mechanical Adjsutment)................. 63 Margin Adjustment (Second side)......................66 APPENDICES......................67 General Circuit Diagram........................68...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Points to Note Before Servicing.... 2 Handling of packaging materials... 2...

  • Page 7: Points To Note Before Servicing

    For Italy, Environmental labelling: For proper recycling of the packaging of our products and articles, please visit. https://www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/packaging/ Per l'Italia , Etichettatura ambientale : per il corretto riciclo degli imballaggi dei nostri prodotti e articoli , visita il sito.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Specifications........4 Parts Name........... 5...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    1. Product Overview Specifications Item Description Pickup method Separation retard method Stacking capacity 550 sheets (80 g/m (1 cassette) 640 sheets (64 g/m Number of cassettes 2 cassettes Paper feed reference Center reference Paper type Thin paper (52 to 63 g/m ), Plain paper (64 to 105 g/m ), Recycled paper (64 to 105 g/m ), Heavy paper (106 to...

  • Page 10: Parts Name

    1. Product Overview Parts Name [11] [10] Name Name Between-cassette Cover Cassette Connector Cover Cassette 3 Front Cover Cassette Cover (Right Rear) Cassette 4 Front Cover Cassette Right Cover (Lower) Cassette Cover (Lower) [10] Cassette Right Door Cassette Cover (Left) [11] Cassette Cover (Right Front) Cassette Cover (Rear)

  • Page 11: Technology

    Technology Overview..........7 Drive Configuration....... 8 Lifter Control..........9 Cassette Pickup Control......10 Cassette Paper Size Detection... 11 Cassette Detection......13 Paper Level/Presence Detection..14...

  • Page 12: Overview

    2. Technology Overview List of Detections/Controls Drive Configuration Lifter control Cassette pickup control Cassette paper size detection Cassette detection Paper level/presence detection...

  • Page 13: Drive Configuration

    2. Technology Drive Configuration M101 M102 M103 M104 Name Name Cassette 3 Pickup Roller M101 Cassette 3,4 Lifter Motor Cassette 3 Feed Roller M102 Cassette 3, 4 Pickup Motor Cassette 3 Separation Roller M103 Cassette 3 Pullout Motor Cassette 3 Pullout Roller M104 Cassette 4 Pullout Motor Cassette 4 Pickup Roller...

  • Page 14: Lifter Control

    2. Technology Lifter Control Paper inside a cassette is lifted up by the Lifting Plate. The Lifting Plate is lifted up by rotating the Cassette 3,4 Lifter Motor (M101). When paper surface reaches the position of the Pickup Roller, the Cassette 3/4 Paper Surface Sensor is turned ON (PS107/ PS108) to detect that the paper has reached the pickup position.

  • Page 15: Cassette Pickup Control

    2. Technology Cassette Pickup Control Rotation of the Cassette Pickup Motor feeds paper to the Cassette Pullout Roller. The Cassette 3/4 Pickup Roller and the Cassette 3/4 Feed Roller are driven by the Cassette 3,4 Pickup Motor (M102) while the Cassette 3,4 Pullout Roller is operated by the rotation of the Cassette 3,4 Pullout Motor (M103/M104).

  • Page 16: Cassette Paper Size Detection

    2. Technology Cassette Paper Size Detection Size detection is performed to paper set in the cassette, and paper size is determined according to the setting of Paper Size Group for Auto Recognition in Drawer (A/B size, Inch size, A/K size). Result of size detec- Paper Size Group for Auto Recognition in Drawer*1 tion in each cassette...
  • Page 17 2. Technology SW101/ SW103 SW102/ SW104 Name Name Trailing Edge Guide Plate SW101 Cassette 3 Size Switch A Link Arm SW103 Cassette 4 Size Switch A Side Guide Plate SW102 Cassette 3 Size Switch B Side Detection Plate SW104 Cassette 4 Size Switch B...

  • Page 18: Cassette Detection

    2. Technology Cassette Detection Cassette is detected by the Cassette Size Switch. When none of the following microswitches of the Cassette Size Switch is pressed, "no cassette" is detected. • Cassette 3: Cassette 3 Size Switch B (SW102) • Cassette 4: Cassette 4 Size Switch B (SW104)

  • Page 19: Paper Level/Presence Detection

    2. Technology Paper Level/Presence Detection The level and presence of paper in the cassette are detected by four sensors. • Paper Level Sensor A • Paper Level Sensor B • Paper Sensor • Paper Surface Sensor The paper level is displayed in four levels in the Control Panel. Level display Level Paper Level Sen-...
  • Page 20 2. Technology Name Name PS106 Cassette 4 Paper Sensor PS112 Cassette 4 Paper Level Sensor B PS109 Cassette 3 Paper Level Sensor A PS107 Cassette 3 Paper Surface Sensor PS111 Cassette 4 Paper Level Sensor A PS108 Cassette 4 Paper Surface Sensor PS107, PS108 PS105,...

  • Page 21: Periodical Service

    Periodical Service Cassette Feeding Unit-AM1 ....17...

  • Page 22: Cassette Feeding Unit-Am1

    3. Periodical Service Cassette Feeding Unit-AM1 Parts counter (Service mode) Parts name Parts number Q'ty Estimated life Remarks Intermediate Sub item item C3-PU-RL Cassette Pickup Roller FL4-0762 500,000 sheets DRBL-2 Replaced based on C4-PU-RL the number of actual- Cassette Feed Roller...

  • Page 23: Parts Replacement And Cleaning

    Parts Replacement and Cleaning List of Parts......... 19 Parts Replacement Procedure.... 23...

  • Page 24: List Of Parts

    4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning List of Parts Electrical Components List PS107 PS105 PS108 SW101 PS106 SW103 PS101 SW102 PS103 SW104 PS102 PS104 Name Name PS101 Cassette 3 Pullout Sensor SW101 Cassette 3 Size Switch A PS102 Cassette 4 Pullout Sensor SW103 Cassette 4 Size Switch A PS103...
  • Page 25 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning M101 SW105 M103 PS109 PS110 M104 M102 PS111 PS112 UN101 Name Name M101 Cassette 3,4 Lifter Motor PS109 Cassette 3 Paper Level Sensor A M102 Cassette 3, 4 Pickup Motor PS110 Cassette 3 Paper Level Sensor B M103 Cassette 3 Pullout Motor PS111...

  • Page 26: List Of Connectors

    4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning List of Connectors J2705 J2708 J2707 J2801 J2706 J2803 J2701 J2802 J2703 J2557 J2702 J2804 J2704 J2406 J2805 J2902 J2710 J2903 J2709 J2712 J2711 J2901 J2009 J2006 J2003 J2005 J2007 J507...
  • Page 27 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning J No. Symbol Name Relay con- J No. Symbol Name Remarks nector J507 AC Driver PCB J2557 Cassette Heater J2003 UN101 Cassette Pedistal Driver J2406 M101 Cassette 3,4 Lifter Motor J2003 UN101 Cassette Pedistal Driver J2301 J2901 M102...

  • Page 28: Parts Replacement Procedure

    4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning Parts Replacement Procedure Preface ■ Outline This chapter describes disassembly and reassembly procedures of the printer. The service technician is to identify the cause of printer failures according to follow the disassembly procedures of each part to replace the defective parts or the consumable parts.
  • Page 29 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning 3. Remove the 2 coin screws [1] with a stubby screwdriver or a coin. 4. Remove the Connector Cover [1]. • 1 Screw [2] 5. Remove the Grounding Wire [1] attached to the back of the Connector Cover. •...
  • Page 30 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning 6. <Old Type (5 Cables) > Disconnect the 5 connectors [1] and remove the 11 Harness Guides [2]. <New Type (4 Cables) > Disconnect the 4 connectors [1] and remove the 11 Harness Guides [2]. 7.
  • Page 31 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning 8. Remove the Cassette Pedestal [2] from the host machine [1]. CAUTION: Points to Note at Installation: • Do not mount the host machine with the cables of the Cassette Pedestal inside the cover. CAUTION: Points to Note at Installation: •...

  • Page 32: Removing The Pickup/Feed/Separation Roller

    4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning Removing the Pickup/Feed/Separation Roller ■ Preparation 1. Open the Cassette Right Lower Cover. 2. Remove the cassette (each paper source). ■ Procedure 1. Move the Pickup Guide Holder [1]. 2. Pull out the Pickup Roller [2]/Feed Roller [3]/Separation Roller [4] while holding down the claw [1]. •...
  • Page 33 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning 2. Remove the Right Front Cover 3. 3. Open the Right Lower Cover. 4. Remove the Cassette Cover (Right Front). 5. Remove the Pedestal Right Cover. 6. Remove the Right Rear Cover 3. 7. Remove the Right Lower Sub Cover 2. 8.
  • Page 34 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning ■ Procedure 1. Remove the plate [1]. • 1 Screw (RS Tightening) [2]...
  • Page 35 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning NOTE: For the following procedures, the Cassette 3 Pickup Unit is used as an example in the description. Be sure to perform the same procedure when removing the Cassette 4 Pickup Unit. 2. Remove the Pickup Unit [1]. •...

  • Page 36: Removing The Cassette Pedestal Driver Pcb

    4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning Removing the Cassette Pedestal Driver PCB ■ Procedure 1. Remove the Connector Cover [1]. • 1 Screw [2] 2. <Old Type (5 Cables) > Disconnect the 5 connectors [1] and remove the 11 Harness Guides [2]. <New Type (4 Cables) >...

  • Page 37: Removing The Cassette Auto Close Unit

    4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning 3. Remove the Pedestal Rear Cover [1]. • 2 Rubber Caps [2] • 3 Screws [3] 4. Remove the Cassette Pedestal Driver PCB [1]. • 7 Connectors [2] • 5 Screws [3] Removing the Cassette Auto Close Unit ■...
  • Page 38 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning 2. <Old Type (5 Cables) > Disconnect the 5 connectors [1] and remove the 11 Harness Guides [2]. <New Type (4 Cables) > Disconnect the 4 connectors [1] and remove the 11 Harness Guides [2]. 3.
  • Page 39 4. Parts Replacement and Cleaning 4. Remove the Cover. 5. Remove the Casette Auto Close Unit (each paper source).

  • Page 40: Adjustment

    Adjustment Image Position Adjustment....36 Margin Adjustment (First side; Mechanical Adjsutment)....40 Margin Adjustment (Second side)..43...

  • Page 41: Image Position Adjustment

    5. Adjustment Image Position Adjustment CAUTION: • By making an adjustment on the 1st side, the margin on the 2nd side is also changed. • If the difference between the 1st and the 2nd sides is +/- 0.5 mm or less, do not adjust the 2nd side. •...
  • Page 42 5. Adjustment 2. Check the value of the scale [1] on the Adjustment Plate. 3. Loosen the Fixation Screw. 4. Move the Adjustment Plate left or right according to the scale [1] value checked in step 2. (As the Adjustment Plate is moved toward the left of the machine by 1 tooth [2], the left edge margin is increased by 0.5 mm.)
  • Page 43 5. Adjustment 5. Tighten the Fixation Screws. NOTE: If you move the Adjustment Plate, it may cause the difference in level of the cassettes. If you are concerned with the difference in level of the cassettes, adjust it by loosening the 2 screws on the side. 6.

  • Page 44: Software Adjustment

    5. Adjustment Software adjustment Use the following service mode to make an adjustment. 1. Leading edge COPIER > ADJUST > FEED-ADJ > Service Mode Items Description of adjustment REGIST 1/1 speed REG-DUP1 1/1 speed, 2nd REG-THCK 1/2 speed REG-DUP2 1/2 speed, 2nd As the input value is changed by 1, the margin on the leading edge of paper is changed by 0.1 mm.

  • Page 45: Margin Adjustment (First Side; Mechanical Adjsutment)

    5. Adjustment Margin Adjustment (First side; Mechanical Adjsutment) NOTE: Make copies using the Cassette 3 and 4, and check that the left edge margin is 2.5 +/- 1.5 mm. Feeding direction of paper image < In Case of Nonstandard > NOTE: •...
  • Page 46 5. Adjustment...
  • Page 47 5. Adjustment NOTE: When the cassette positions are uneven due to the mechanical adjustment, adjust them by loosening the screw on both left and right sides.

  • Page 48: Margin Adjustment (Second Side)

    5. Adjustment Margin Adjustment (Second side) 1. Make 2-sided copies using the Cassette 3 and check that the left edge margin is 2.5 +/- 2.0 mm. Feeding direction of paper image 2. As for nonstandard, change the left edge margin adjustment value for the second side of the 2-sided copy from the Cassette 3.

  • Page 49: Installation

    Installation How to Check the Installation Procedure........45 Unpacking........... 46 Checking before Installation....51 Installation Procedure......52 Setting the Cassette......61 Adjustment.......... 63...

  • Page 50: How To Check The Installation Procedure

    6. Installation How to Check the Installation Procedure Symbols The frequently-performed operations are described with symbols in this procedure. Screw Tighten Loosen Packaged Item Unused Parts Remove Install Harness (Common for Guides Connector Power Cord and Clamps) Connect Disconnect Connect Disconnect Remove Install...

  • Page 51: Unpacking

    6. Installation Unpacking CAUTION: • Hold the left and right of the equipment when taking it out. • Do not hold the front and rear because the cassette may be damaged. NOTE: • Remove all the attached tapes and packaging materials. •...
  • Page 52 6. Installation...
  • Page 53 6. Installation...
  • Page 54 6. Installation NOTE: Perform steps 6 to 8 in each cassette. CAUTION: Do not operate the Trail Edge Guide Plate/Side Guide Plate without pulling out the cassette. Otherwise, it may be damaged. Side Guide Plate Trail Edge Guide Plate NOTE: Remove the tapes from the exterior of this equipment, and remove the packaging materials.
  • Page 55 6. Installation NOTE: Remove all the tapes and packaging materials from the cassette.

  • Page 56: Checking Before Installation

    6. Installation Checking before Installation Check Item When Turning OFF the Main Power Check that the main power of the host machine is OFF. 1. Turn OFF the main power switch of the host machine. 2. Check that the display in the Control Panel and the lamp of the main power are turned off, and then disconnect the power plug.

  • Page 57: Installation Procedure

    6. Installation Installation Procedure NOTE: Although pictures or illustrations used for explanation may differ from the actual things, the procedure is the same. NOTE: If there is a Right Lower Cover (Lower), remove it. CAUTION: Be sure to open the Right Lower Cover when placing the Host Machine; otherwise, it may be damaged.
  • Page 58 6. Installation NOTE: If there are any Handle Covers, remove them. The removed covers will be used in step 14.
  • Page 59 6. Installation CAUTION: Connecting the host machine and this equipment do not mount the host machine with the cables of this equipment inside. CAUTION: • When mounting the host machine to the equipment, be sure to move the host machine parallel and fit the 2 Positioning Pins on top of the equipment into the holes on the Base Plate of the host machine.
  • Page 60 6. Installation NOTE: The removed screw will be used in step 10.
  • Page 61 6. Installation <Old Type (5 Cables) > <New Type (4 Cables) >...
  • Page 62 6. Installation <Old Type (5 Cables) > <New Type (4 Cables) >...
  • Page 63 6. Installation NOTE: Use the screws removed in step 6.
  • Page 64 6. Installation NOTE: Securely tighten the coin screw with a stubby screwdriver or a coin. CAUTION: • When tightening the coin screws, pay attention to plates and parts around the screws. • Be sure to check that the coin screw has been tightened securely.
  • Page 65 6. Installation NOTE: If you have removed the Handle Covers , use the covers removed in step 3. Or, use the parts included in the package of the host machine. NOTE: • Move the host machine to the installation position, and rotate the 4 adjusters clockwise by hand to secure the host machine in place.

  • Page 66: Setting The Cassette

    6. Installation Setting the Cassette NOTE: • Although pictures or illustrations used for explanation may differ from the actual things, the procedure is the same. • Holding the Guide Plate Lever, adjust each Guide Plate to the specified size. • Adjust the position of each Guide Plate according to the paper size. Trail Edge Guide Plate Lever Trail Edge...
  • Page 67 6. Installation NOTE: Although pictures or illustrations used for explanation may differ from the actual things, the procedure is the same. • Although pictures or illustrations used for explanation may differ from the actual things, the procedure is the same. •...

  • Page 68: Adjustment

    6. Installation Adjustment NOTE: • The second side of the 2-sided copy mentioned later means the second side in the image formation order. • With this equipment, the second side in the image formation order at the time of 2-sided copy/print is equivalent to the first side of the original.
  • Page 69 6. Installation NOTE: • Tighten the fixing screw. • Return the cassette to its original position. • Make copies using the Cassette 3 and 4, and check that the left edge margin is 2.5 +/- 1.5 mm.
  • Page 70 6. Installation NOTE: When the cassette positions are uneven due to the mechanical adjustment, adjust them by loosening the screw on both left and right sides.

  • Page 71: Margin Adjustment (Second Side)

    6. Installation Margin Adjustment (Second side) 1. Make 2-sided copies using the Cassette 3 and check that the left edge margin is 2.5 +/- 2.0 mm. Feeding direction of paper image 2. As for nonstandard, change the left edge margin adjustment value for the second side of the 2-sided copy from the Cassette 3.

  • Page 72: Appendices

    APPENDICES General Circuit Diagram......68...

  • Page 73: General Circuit Diagram

    General Circuit Diagram General Circuit Diagram General Circuit Diagram M104 M101 Cassette 4 Cassette 3,4 M102 M103 Pullout Motor Lifter Motor Cassette 3,4 Cassette 3 AC Driver PCB To Host Machine Pickup Motor Pullout Motor J508 J507 J357L J404 J6408 11 10 J2903L J2901...

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