OKICOLOR 8 / OKIPAGE 8c Plus in any manner. [Warning] Many parts of OKICOLOR 8 / OKIPAGE 8c Plus are very sensitive and can be easily damaged by improper servicing. We strongly suggest that OKICOLOR 8 / OKIPAGE 8c Plus be serviced by OKI’s authorized technical service engineers.
CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS .................... 7 Basic System Configuration ..................... 7 Printer Specifications ....................... 8 Option Specifications ....................... 9 Basic Specifications ....................... 10 2. OPERATION ....................12 Main Control Board (PCE PCB) ..................13 Engine Control Board (PX4 PCB) .................. 16 Power/Units ........................
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3.3.19 Hopping Motor ....................66 3.3.20 Gear One-way ....................67 3.3.21 Feeder Unit Front ..................... 68 3.3.22 Manual Feed Hopper Assy ................69 3.3.23 Guide Paper Input Assy ..................70 3.3.24 Two Lever Input Sensors, Lever 2nd Feed Sensor .......... 71 3.3.25 Roller Registration, Roller Assy Hopping ............
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7. WIRING DIAGRAM ..................146 Resistance Check ......................146 Program/Font ROM Location ..................150 8. Parts List ...................... 154 Appendix A CENTRONICS PARALLEL INTERFACE ........175 Appendix B HIGH CAPACITY SECOND PAPER FEEDER ......179 1. OUTLINE ...................... 179 Functions ........................179 External View and Component Names ................
SPECIFICATIONS Basic System Configuration The basic system configuration of OKICOLOR 8 / OKIPAGE 8c Plus is illustrated in Figure 1.1. 41057601TH Rev.1...
Printer Specifications This printer unit is composed with the following hardware. • Electro-photographric processor • Paper feeder • Controller (CU part / PU Part) • Operator panel • Power board (High voltage part / PU part) Figure 1-2 show the printer unit configuration. Stacker Cover Assy Face-up Stacker Assy I/F Cover Assy...
Option Specifications Options available for OKICOLOR 8 / OKIPAGE 8c Plus are as follows. 2nd-Feeder RAM SIMM module (72 pin SIMM, 4MB/8MB/16MB/32MB) * Make sure to use a set of 2 of the same volume size modules. 41057601TH Rev.1...
Basic Specifications Dimensions Width: 18.8" (478mm) Length: 24.5" (622mm) Height: 15.6" (396mm) Weight Approx. 48kg (106lbs) Form Type: Ordinary paper (Hammermill 24lbs) and OHP (Only CG3710) Recommended paper (for color printing) Color laser paper (20lb to 24lbs) Note: The printout color tones are dependent upon the whiteness of the print paper Sizes: Letter, Legal (13"or 14"), Executive, A4, A5, B5, and A6 (1st tray and front feeder)
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(13) Temperatures and relative humidities Temperature Temperature conditions Temperature (in _F) Temperature (in _C) Remarks Operating 50 to 89.6 10 to 32 17_C to 27_C (for assurance of full-color printout quality) Power off Non-operating 32 to 109.4 0 to 43 with drum and toner Storage (1 year max.) 14 to 109.4...
OPERATION OKICOLOR 8 / OKIPAGE 8c Plus is a tandem color electrophotographic page printer, using 4992- LED technologies , OPC, dry single-component non-magnetic developing, roller transfer, heat- compression fixing and so on. The printing method used is a Black Writing method which applies light beams to printout areas.
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The CPU is a 64-bit RISC architecture processor (provided by NEC). It inputs a frequency of 50MHz and runs at 200MHz. It transfers data to and from memory at 50MHz. OTP ROM The otp ROM block consists of four 16Mbit (1M x 16bits) chips and its total size is 8M bytes. The chips are mounted on the PCE-PCB by means of IC sockets and store programs and character fonts.
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(For the electrical/physical characteristics of this interface, see APPENDIX B) (b) HSP interface (Option) This interface (slot) is an OKI unique universal interface that provides the platform to connect various of boards (including those supplied by third venders) such as the LAN connection expansion board and SCSI expansion board.
The engine control block (PU) is controlled by the engine control board (PX4 PCB) which consists of a CPU (MSM65524), general purpose LSI chips, EPROM, EEPROM, pulse motor drivers, and video memory. (See Figure 2.4.) This is an 8-bit CPU (OKI MSM65524) containing the AD converter and controls the whole system. General-purpose LSI...
EPROM This EPROM (27C512-150) has a storage capacity of 512K bits and stores programs for the PU block. EEPROM This EEPROM (NM93C66N-NW) having a storage capacity of 4K bits is mounted on the board by means of IC socket and stores adjustment values etc. Pulse motor drivers These drivers (MTD2005F) drive eight pulse motors for moving up and down the EP and transferring medium.
2.4.1 Electrophotographic processing mechanism Electrophotographic processes Each process of the electrophotographic processing mechanism is outlined below. 1 Paper pickup This process causes the roller to give a DC voltage to the paper to have a negative charge. With this negative charge, the paper is electrostatically attracted to the roller. 2 Charging This process gives a DC voltage to the CH roller so that the OPC drum may have a uniform negative charge on its surface.
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(2) Paper pickup Pickup roller Paper (medium) Conveying belt Conveying belt Driven roller Power supply A DC voltage (0V to 2KV) is applied to the driven roller A to positive charge the lower surface of the paper. The negatively-charged paper is electrostatically attracted to the pickup roller. With this, the paper is in close-contact with the conveying Belt and conveyed steadily.
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Charging This process applies a DC voltage to the charging roller in contact with the surface of the OPC drum. Power supply Charging roller unit OPC drum Exposure The light beams from the LED head are applied to the surface of the OPC drum which is charged negatively.
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Developing This process applies toner to the latent image on the surface of the drum to convey it into a toner image. Developing is carried out on the surface of the OPC drum at which the OPC drum is in contact with the developing roller. 1 The sponge roller transfers toner to the developing roller.
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Transferring The transfer roller made of conductive sponge presses the paper against the surface of the OPC drum so that the paper may be close contact with the surface of the OPC drum. This process fits the paper to the surface of the OPC drum by the transfer roller and applies positive charge (opposite to the charge of the toner) from under the paper.
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Fixing The toner image just transferred to the paper is fused and fixed to the paper while the paper is passing through the gap between the heat roller and the backup roller. The teflon-coated surface of the heat roller is heated up by the 800-watt heater (or a halogen lamp) provided in the heat roller.
2.4.2 Paper running process Figure 2.6 shows how paper moves in the OKICOLOR 8/ OKIPAGE 8c Plus. Figure 2.6 Paper Route 41057601TH Rev.1...
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Paper hopping and transfer and up/down movement of pinch roller 2 Paper is hopped and delivered by the mechanism shown below. This mechanism is driven by a single pulse motor. Resist roller 2 One-way gear C Resist roller 1 Idle gear C One-way gear B Idle gear A Idle gear B...
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(a) Hopping 1 The pulse motor turns in the arrow direction of “a” (counterclockwise) and drives the hopping roller to move the paper until the Entrance sensor turns on. Although the one- way gears B and C are also driven, the resist roller 2 does not turn because the reverse rotations of the one-way clutch gears are not transmitted to the resist roller.
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The hopping operation of the front feeder and the up/down operation of the pinch roller 2 are performed by a single pulse motor, as shown below. One-way clutch gear B Idle gear A Sensor position Up/down Hopping roller From front Pinch roller One-way clutch gear A Idle gear B...
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(a) First and second hopping rollers 1 When the front edge of the paper passes by the pickup roller, the pulse motor of the front feeder turns left (in the direction of “b” to drive the cam. The cam moves up the pinch roller 2.
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(b) Front feeder hopping 1 The pulse motor of the front feeder turns right (in the direction of “a” to drive the hopping roller. The paper is fed until the Entrance sensor 2 turns on. Although the one-way clutch gear B is also rotating, the pinch roller 2 does not drive the up/down cam by means of the one-way clutch.
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Up/down movement of the I/D unit and rotation of the EP drum The up/down movement of the I/D unit and the rotation of the EP drum are performed by a mechanism shown below. (See Figure 2.6-a) This mechanism is driven by a single pulse motor. When the pulse motor turns left (CCW), the up/down gear turns left (in the direction of “a”) and the up/down lever (see Figure 2.6-b) moves up (in the direction of “...
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I/D unit up/down actuator I/D unit Up/down lever Figure 2.6-b I/D unit Up/down lever Figure 2.6-c 41057601TH Rev.1...
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Lubrication and cleaning of fixing, ejecting, and heat rollers The fixing roller, the ejecting roller, and the heat roller are lu- Face-down stacker bricated and cleaned by a single pulse motor. When the heat roller pulse motor turns right (in the direction of “a”), the heat roller and the backup roller turn left (in the direction of Ejection roller...
2.5.2 Other sensors Form end sensor This sensor checks whether the paper cassette is empty. FF form end sensor This sensor checks whether the front feeder has paper. FF home switch This microswitch checks whether the front feeder stage is in the up or down position. EP up/down sensor (one for each color Y, M, C, K) This sensor checks whether the I/D unit is in the up or down position.
Correction of Color Deviation OKIPAGE 8c is equipped with an array of I/D units which cannot be from generation of color deviations. This mechanically caused color deviation is corrected electronically as shown below. Color deviations to be corrected 1 Color deviation in the X axis (Positional error of the LED head) 2 Diagonal color deviation (Positional error of the LED head) 3 Color deviation in the Y axis (Positional errors of the I/D units and light receivers) Method of correction Print out the preset color chart, compare the printed color chart by...
Form Jam Detection OKICOLOR 8/ OKIPAGE 8c Plus checks for a paper jam when the page printer is powered on and during printing. When finding a paper jam, OKICOLOR 8/ OKIPAGE 8c Plus immediately stops the printing process. To recover the printer, open the cover, find and remove the jammed paper, then close the cover.
2.10 Toner Low Detection • Composition The device consists of the stirring gear which rotates at a constant rate, the stirring bar and the magnet on the stirring bar. The stirring bar rotates through the engagement of concave in the stirring gear. Concave Magnet Stirring Bar...
TONER FULL state TNRSNS t1 < 0.74 SEC (Y) t1 < 1.165 SEC (M, C, K) 1.965 SEC. TONER LOW state TNRSNS t1 > 0.74 SEC (Y) t1 > 1.165 SEC (M, C, K) 1.965 SEC. • When the toner low state is detected for 2 times consecutively, Toner Low is established. •...
2.12 Power-on Processing 2.12.1 Self-diagnostic test Initial test The following checks are automatically performed when the OKICOLOR 8 / OKIPAGE 8c Plus page printer is powered on: (a) ROM check (b) RAM check (c) EEPROM check (d) Flash ROM check ROM check (a) Checks ROM by comparing the sum of bits in the received data unit by the number of bits in the transferred data unit.
PARTS REPLACEMENT The section explains the procedures for replacement of parts, assemblies, and units in the field. Only the removal procedures are explained here. Reverse the procedure for the installation. Precautions for Parts Replacement Before starting parts replacement, remove the AC cable and interface cable. (a) Remove the AC cable in the following procedure: Turn off ("o") the power switch of the printer ii) Disconnect the AC inlet plug of the AC cable from the AC receptacle.
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[Service Tools] Table 3-1 shows the tools required for field replacement of printed circuit boards and units. Table 3-1 Service Tools Service Tools Q' ty Place of use Remarks No. 1-100 Philips 2~2.5 mm screws screwdriver No. 2-200 Philips 3~5 mm screws screwdriver, Magnetized No.
3.3.1 Cover Assy Rear Unscrew 2 screws 1 then lift the cover assy rear 2 a little bit, then remove the cover assy rear by releasing the lock of two claws. Figure 3.3.1 Cover Assy Rear 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.2 Motor-Fan (80-25) Remove the cover assy rear. (See 3.3.1) Unscrew 2 screws 1. Detach the motor-fan 2 from the guide with its right side lifted then draw the motor-fan. Unplug the cable 3 then remove the motor-fan 2. Figure 3.3.2 Motor-Fan (80-25) 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.3 Paper Eject Assy The paper eject assy comprises the frame eject assy and the guide paper eject assy. Remove the cover assy rear. (See 3.3.1) Open the top cover. Unscrew 4 screws 1 then remove the frame eject assy 2. Remove the guide paper eject assy 3 by releasing the lock of one claw.
3.3.4 Cover Assy Stacker, Guide Eject FD Assy Remove the belt cassette assy and the heat unit assy. Remove the cover assy rear. (See 3.3.1) Detach the cable from the cable clamp 1 by releasing its lock. Unscrew 8 screws 2 then remove the cover assy stacker. Unscrew 4 screws 4 then remove the guide eject FD assy 5.
3.3.5 Frame Assy Upper Remove the cover assy rear. (See 3.3.1.) Remove the cover assy stacker. (See 3.3.4.) Remove the holder LED assy. (See 3.3.45.) Detach the cable from the cable clamp 1 by releasing its lock. Remove connections of 4 connector cables 2 and 4 cables 3. Unscrew 4 screws 4 then remove the PCB 5.
3.3.6 Plate Support Assy The plate support assemblies are provided right and left. The method of those replacements is the same. Remove the heat unit assy. (See 3.3.40) Remove the cover assy rear. (See 3.3.1) Remove the cover assy stacker. (See 3.3.4) Remove the frame assy upper.
3.3.8 Cover Describes the method of removing the cover assy side (L)/(R), cover assy OP panel, cover front (L)/(R) and the cover rear (L). Remove the belt cassette assy and the heat unit assy. Remove the cover assy rear. (See 3.3.1) Remove the cover assy stacker.
3.3.9 PCB Assy : PCE Remove the belt cassette assy and the heat unit assy. Open the top cover. Unscrew 2 screws 1 to release the lock of the claw by lifting the cover assy side (R) 2 a little bit, then remove the cover assy side (R).
3.3.10 Motor Fan (CU) Open the top cover. Remove the cover assy side (R), frame side (L), cover assy OP panel and the cover front (R). (See 3.3.8) Unplug the cable 1 and unscrew 2 screws 2, 2 collars 4 and then remove the motor fan (CU) 3.
3.3.11 PXF PCB/PX4 PCB Since the PXF PCB and PX4 PCB are connected with each other via the connector, remove them at the same time. Remove the PCB assy : PCE. (See 3.3.9) Unscrew 5 screws 1 then remove the cover CU2. Unplug all the cables 5 connected to the PXF PCB 3 and PX4 PCB 4.
3.3.12 Gear Heat Assy Remove the cover assy side (R), cover assy OP panel, cover front (R) and the cover rear (L). (See 3.3.8) Remove the cover CU then unplug all the cables connected to the PXS PCB and unscrew 3 screws.
3.3.13 Main Motor (A), (B) Assy Remove the PXF PCB and PX4 PCB. (See 3.3.11) Unscrew 4 screws 8 and remove 4 plate-Earth 9 and 4 lever Up/Dn 2 1. Unplug all the cables 2 connected and unscrew 4 screws 3, then remove the main motor (A) assy 4.
3.3.14 Gear One-way (Z30) Four gear one-ways (Z30) are provided but the method of those replacements is the same. Do not disassemble the gear one-ways (Z30) because they are assemblies requires adjustment. Remove the PCB assy : PCM. (See 3.3.9) Remove the cover CU.
3.3.15 Motor Assy BT Remove the main motor (B) assy. (See 3.3.13) Unplug 2 cables 1 connected and unscrew 2 screws 2, then remove the motor assy BT 3. Figure 3.3.15 Motor Assy BT 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.16 Power Supply Unit, Holder Inlet, Sheet Insulation Remove the motor-fan (80-25). (See 3.3.2) Remove the frame side (L), the cover assy side (R) and the cover rear (L). (See 3.3.8) Unplug the cable 1. Remove the holder inlet 3 by unscrewing 2 screws 2, then remove the power switch 4 and unplug the AC socket 5.
3.3.17 Sensor Assy Box Toner Remove the power supply unit. (See 3.3.16) Unscrew the screw 1 then remove the sensor assy box toner 2 together with the bracket Unscrew the screw 4 then remove the sensor assy box toner 2. Figure 3.3.17 Sensor Assy Box Toner 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.18 Square-shaped Connector Remove the heat unit assy. Draw the power supply unit. (See 3.3.16) (Do not remove the power switch and AC socket from the holder inlet.) Unplug the cable 1. Remove cable 2, screw 5 bracket 6 and cable 7 in order and then take off SW from bracket 6 to pull off square-shaped connector 4.
3.3.19 Hopping Motor Remove the cover assy side (R), cover assy OP panel and the cover front (R). (See 3.3.8) Unscrew 2 screws 1 and unplug the cable 2, then remove the bracket hopping motor 3. (Be careful not to lose the gears 5, 6 and 7 which slip off at this time.) Unscrew 2 screws 8 then remove the hopping motor 3.
3.3.20 Gear One-way Remove the bracket hopping motor. (See 3.3.19) Remove the spacer 4 first and release the locks with the shaft by spreading the claws of the gear one-way 1, 2 and 3, then remove the gear one-ways. Claw Figure 3.3.20 Gear One-way 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.21 Feeder Unit Front Remove the cover assy side (R), cover assy OP panel, cover front (R) and the cover front (L). (See 3.3.8.) Remove the cover CU. (See 3.3.11) Unscrew the screw 8 and remove the cable 9. Unplug the cable 1 and unscrew the screw 2, then remove the bracket FF shaft 3. Remove 2 E-rings 4 then remove the feeder unit front 5.
3.3.22 Manual Feed Hopper Assy Open the manual feed hopper assy. Release the engagement between the holder and the link then remove the manual feed hopper assy. (Be careful not to damage the holder.) Link Holder Figure 3.3.22 Manual Feed Hopper Assy 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.23 Guide Paper Input Assy Remove the cover assy OP panel, cover front (R) and the cover front (L). (See 3.3.8) Remove the feeder unit front. (See 3.3.21) Unscrew 4 screws 1 then draw out the guide paper input assy 2 from the left side by rotating its upper part .
3.3.24 Two Lever Input Sensors, Lever 2nd Feed Sensor Remove the guide paper input assy. (See 3.3.23) Release the engagement with the guide by pressing 2 lever input sensors 2 in the arrow direction, then remove them. Release the engagement with the guide by pressing the lever 2nd feed sensor 2 in the arrow direction, then remove the sensor.
3.3.25 Roller Registration, Roller Assy Hopping Remove the guide paper input assy. (See 3.3.23) Remove the bracket hopping motor. (See 3.3.19) Remove the gear one-way. (See 3.3.20) Remove the holder gear toner assy. (See 3.3.30) [Removal of the roller registration] Remove the gear 1 and 2 bushes 2 and 2 bearings 3, then 2 roller registrations 4.
3.3.26 Roller Hopping Remove the roller assy hopping. (See 3.3.25) and remove the 2 sub-roller hopping guide 3 . (Be careful not to lose the knock-pin which slips off together when removing the roller assy hopping.) Detach the roller hopping 2 from the shaft 1. Knock-pin Claw Figure 3.3.26 Roller Hopping...
3.3.27 PXU PCB/PXM PCB, Lever Resist Sensor Since the PXU PCB and PXM PCB are connected with each other via the cable, remove them at the same time. Remove the guide paper input assy. (See 3.3.23) Unscrew 4 screws 1 and unplug the cable 2, then remove the PXU PCB 3 and PXM PCB 4 at the same time.
3.3.28 Paper End Lever Remove the guide paper input assy. (See 3.3.23) Remove the paper end lever 1 by releasing the engagement with the guide. Figure 3.3.28 Paper End Lever 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.29 PCO PCB (Operator Panel) Remove the cover assy side (R) and the cover assy OP panel. (See 3.3.8) Unscrew 4 screws 1 and unplug the operator panel cable 2. Remove the PCO PCB 3 by releasing 6 claws. (Be careful not to drop the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 4 and 5 which are detached together.) Claw (six) Figure 3.3.29 PCO PCB (Operator Panel)
3.3.30 Holder Gear Toner Assy Remove the cover assy side (R), cover assy OP panel, cover front (R) and the cover rear (L). (See 3.3.8) Unplug the cable 1 and unscrew the screw 2, then remove the holder gear toner assy 3. Figure 3.3.30 Holder Gear Toner Assy 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.31 Plate Latch Lever (FD), Spring Latch Lever (FD) Remove the belt cassette assy. Remove the cover assy side (R), cover assy OP panel, cover front (R) and the cover front (L). (See 3.3.8) Open the cover CU. (See 3.3.11) Unplug the cable 1.
3.3.32 Belt Cassette Assy Open the Top cover. Release the lock by drawing the cover knob then open the cover assy side (L). Turn the waste toner box (box toner assy) 1 to the left by pressing it down, then remove it. Draw out the belt cassette assy 2 by lifting it a little bit with its handle.
3.3.33 High Voltage Power Supply Unit, Bracket HV (BT) Assy Remove the belt cassette assy. (See 3.3.32) Unscrew 2 screws 1 with the stacker cover opened, then remove the plate HV 2. Unplug the cable 3 and 7 codes 4. Unscrew 2 screws 5 then remove the high voltage power supply unit 6.
3.3.34 Eraser Bracket Assy, Eraser Bracket (KCM) Assy Remove the belt cassette assy. (See 3.3.32.) Open the stacker cover. Remove four screws 5 and then remove the Plate Blind 6. [Removing the eraser bracket assy] Remove the screw 1 and the connector 2. Release the screw 7 and then remove the eraser bracket assy 3 [Removing the eraser bracket (KCM) assy] Remove the screw 1 and the connector 2.
3.3.35 Shaft Link Remove the eraser bracket assy. (See 3.3.34.) Remove the gear one-way (Z30). (See 3.3.14.) Remove the E-ring 3 by sliding the sensor assy T (KCM) 1 and bracket sensor T (KCM) 2 together in the arrow (A) direction. When removing shaft (K) assy, remove 3 screws then remove the Heat Sink-801 B.
3.3.36 Contact (BL-R) Assy, Contact (CL-R) Assy Remove the gear one-way (Z30). (See 3.3.14) Remove the motor assy BT. (See 3.3.15) Remove the high voltage power supply unit. (See 3.3.33) Remove the shaft link. (See 3.3.35) [Removal of the contact (BL-R) assy] Unscrew 2 screws 1 and unplug the cable 2, then remove the contact (BL-R) assy 3.
3.3.39 PXC PCB Remove the contact (BL-R) assy and contact (CL-R) assy. (See 3.3.36) Remove the contact (BL-L) assy and contact (CL-L) assy. (See 3.3.37) Remove the hopping motor. (See 3.3.19) Remove the motor assy BT. (See 3.3.15) Remove the gear heat assy. (See 3.3.12) Remove the roller assy hopping.
3.3.40 Heat Unit Assy Open the stacker cover. Release the lock by turning down the lever lock heat guides (blue) on both sides, then lift the heat unit assy 1 and remove it. Lever Lock Heat Guide Figure 3.3.40 Heat Unit Assy 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.41 Oil Roller Assy Remove the heat unit assy. (See 3.3.40) Release the lock by turning down the lever in the arrow (A) direction, then slide the oil roller assy 1 with its right side lifted and remove it. Lever Figure 3.3.41 Oil Roller Assy 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.42 Lever Lock Heat (L)/(R), Guide Side Heat, Spring Lock Removing methods for right side and left side of each part are the same. Here describes the method for right side. Remove the heat unit assy. (See 3.3.40) Unscrew 2 screws 1 then remove the guide side heat 2. Remove the E-ring 3 then lever lock heat (R) 4.
3.3.43 PXL PCB Remove the paper eject assy. (See 3.3.3) Remove the belt cassette assy. (See 3.3.32) Remove the heat unit assy. (See 3.3.40) Unplug the cable 1 and the screw 2, then remove PXL PCB 3. Release the lock of the claw then remove the sensor cover 4. Figure 3.3.43 PXL PCB 41057601TH Rev.1...
3.3.44 Heat Unit Guide Assy Remove the cover assy rear. (See 3.3.1) Remove the paper eject assy. (See 3.3.3) Remove the gear heat assy. (See 3.3.12) Remove the belt cassette assy. (See 3.3.32) Open the stacker cover and remove the heat unit assy. (See 3.3.40) Unscrew 4 screws 1 then remove the heat unit guide assy 2.
3.3.45 Holder LED Assy, LED Head Remove the belt cassette assy and the heat unit assy. Unplug the cable 1. Remove the LED head 3 by spreading the holder LED assy 2 a little bit. (Be careful not to lose the spring 4 which slips off together.) Remove the holder LED assy 2 by spreading the A-part of the guide holder a little bit with a flat blade screwdriver.
ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments are carried out by key operations on the operator panel, by software operation panel, and by EEPROM of PU (PX4-PCB) setting. This page printer supports three maintenance modes. Select and set a maintenance mode fit for the adjustment. Maintenance Modes and Their Functions 4.1.1 User maintenance mode...
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User maintenance mode memu system Category Selection DF After pressing After completing the process ENTER MENU MENU MENU RESET RESETTING RESET HEX DUMP ON-LINE HEX DUMP RESOURCE SAVE AUTO 400KB 900KB 1.6MB 2.5MB • • • 19.6MB 22.5MB RECEIVE BUFFER AUTO 100KB 512KB...
4.1.2 System maintenance mode To set the system maintenance mode, turn on the power switch of the page printer while pressing on the Recover key. Note: The system maintenance mode is hidden and not available to the user. To exit this mode, press the ONLINE switch except during rolling ASCII continuous printing. Then the RUN mode is set.
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System Maintenance mode menu system Category Selection DF After pressing After completing the process ENTER PAGE CNT nnnnnn PAGE PRT DISABLE ENABLE CONT PRT CONT PRT CONT PRT PRINTING CANCELLED (ON LINE SW Press) EEPROM EEPROM EEPROM RESET RESETTING RESET HSPERR RECOVER SETTING...
4.1.3 Engine maintenance mode To set the engine maintenance mode, turn on the power switch of the page printer while pressing on the ENTER and FORM FEED keys. The engine maintenance mode is set and “ENG MNT” is displayed on-screen. Note: The engine maintenance mode is hidden and not available to the user.
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Engine maintenance mode memu system (1/2) Category Selection DF After pressing After completing the process ENTER YELLOW LED HEAD No.1 SETTING EEPROM No.2 No.16 No.17 No.32 MAGENTA LED HEAD No.1 SETTING EEPROM No.2 No.16 No.17 No.32 CYAN LED HEAD No.1 SETTING EEPROM No.2 No.16...
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Engine maintenance mode menu system (2/2) Category Selection DF After pressing After completing the process ENTER YELLOW DRMCNT nnnn Yellow DRMCNT T nnnnnnn MAGENTA DRMCNT nnnn Magenta DRMCNT T nnnnnnn CYAN DRMCNT nnnn Cyan DRMCNT T nnnnnnn BLACK DRMCNT nnnn Black DRMCNT T nnnnnnn FUSER COUNT...
4.2.1 Confirm the LED head driving time Note: The OKICOLOR 8/ OKIPAGE 8c Plus, if a new LED HEAD is placed, reads the contents of EEPROM within the LED HEAD, automatically re-setting the drive time. Therefore, the re-setting of drive time is unnecessary, but a confirmation to the drive time re-set is necessary.
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Find a parameter value corresponding to the illumination level of the LED head in the table below. Illumination Level - LED Driving Time table Parameter value Illumination level Parameter value Illumination level (displayed on LCD) of LED head (displayed on LCD) of LED head 53 - 57 145 - 154...
4.2.2 Color deviation correction After replacing a part of the page printer, be sure to check whether colors are matched. If not, correct the deviations. Method of correcting color deviations (a) Enter Menu 2 mode, select the Color Deviation Correction mode (COLOR REG ADJUST EXECUTE), and print out a color chart (PRINT PATTERN).
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MENU PRINT PATTERN PRINT PATTERN COLOR REG ADJUST COLOR REG ADJUST – MENU MENU ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST MENU ADJUST PRINT EXCUTE ADJUST ENTER Press ENTER Key to determine PRINT PATTERN COLOR REG ADJUST PRINT PATTERN EXIT ENTER MENU COLOR BALANCE MENU : Press MENU Key...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodically Replaced Parts We recomend user that as specified, the parts shall be replaced periodically. (If not replaced, the printout quality may not be assured and in extreme cases, the page printer may be in trouble.) Parts Name Display of warning condition Recommend condition for replacement Adjustment after replacement...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Troubleshooting Tips Check the basic check points covered in the user’s manual. Gather as much information on the problem from the customer as possible. Perform inspections in conditions close to those in which the problem had occurred. Points to Check before Correcting Image Problems Is the printer being run in proper ambient conditions? Have the supplies (toner) and the routine replacement part (image drum cartridge) been replaced properly?
Preparation for Troubleshooting Operator panel display The failure status of this printer is displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD) in the operator panel. Take proper corrective action as directed by messages that are displayed on the LCD. Troubleshooting Flow If troubles should develop in this printer, troubleshoot in the following procedure flow: Troubles Troubles...
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Daily status TNR SNS ******* Undefined Indicates that Toner sensor is abnormal when page This massage is cleared when the counter is above thirty. (The LED of the color lights) drum is properly positioned or sensor lever which is exchanged correspond to the LED color lights.
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Paper Jam PAPER FEED JAM Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Blink Indicates that a paper coming out of the tray jammed Check the size of paper in the tray on the paper traveling printer. or whether two or more paper Error CHECK tttttt...
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Controller ERROR Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Blink Code Details of error Remedy (nn) Error Indicates that an error was found Turn on the power of the page printer again. in the program ROM by the pro- If this error still occurs, replace the program gram ROM check.
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Controller ERROR Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Code Details of error Remedy (nn) Error This massage is cleared when the drum is prop- Indicates that Toner sensor is erly positioned or sensor lever which is ex- abnormal when page counter is changed correspond to the LED color lights.
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Controller ERROR Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Blink Code Details of error Remedy (nn) Error Humidity sensor error Make sure that the relative humidity stays 0% < h < 95%. (the subsequent contents are the same as those of [DA]) Waste-toner sensor error Re-mount the waste toner box and re-power...
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Controller ERROR Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Blink Code Details of error Remedy (nn) Error Engine firmware lost control Turn on the power of the page printer again. If this error still occurs, replace the program ROM of the engine board (PX4 PCB) or the engine board.
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Controller ERROR Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Blink Code Details of error Remedy (nn) Error Monitor error (Argument error) Turn on the power of the page printer again. If this error still occurs, replace the program ROM of the main board (PCE PCB) or the main board.
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Category LCD Status Message READY ATTENTION Trouble or Status Remedy Controller ERROR Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Blink Indicates that the controller error has occurred. Turn on the power of the page printer again. The error will be reset. Error CONTROLLER nn-aaaaaaaa Code Details of error...
6.5.2 LCD message troubleshooting If a trouble cannot be repaired according to the LCD message trouble list, troubleshoot according to the troubleshooting chart. Trouble Flowchart Number The printer does not work normally after being turned on. JAM Error Paper Input Jam (1st Tray) Paper Input Jam (Front Feeder) Paper Feed Jam Paper Exit Jam2-4...
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The printer does not work normally after turned on the power of rhe printer. • Turn off the power of the printer, wait a few seconds, then turn on power again. • displayed on the LCD (for about 1 second)? •...
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2-1 Paper input jam (1st tray) • Does the paper reach the FF sensor 1 or 2? • Yes Remove the paper jam. Do the sensor levers (FF sensor 1, FF sensor 2) work right? • Replace the defective sensor lever (FF sensor 1, FF sensor 2). •...
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2-2 Paper input jam (Front feeder) • Is the paper jam immediately occur after the page printer is powered on? • Yes Is the paper jam occur FF sensor 2? Yes Remove the paper jam. • No Do the sensor levers (FF sensor 2) work right? Replace the defective sensor lever (FF sensor 2 ).
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2-3 Paper feed jam • Is the paper jam immediately occur after the page printer is powered on? • Yes Is there jam med paper at the Write sensor? Yes Remove the paper jam. • No Does the lever of the Write sensor work right? Replace the lever of Write sensor.
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• Is the resistance of belt motor about 7.1 ohms? Replace the belt motor. • Yes Check the gear engagement or replace the engine board. • Yes Check the gear engagement or replace the belt cassette Assy. • Does the leading edge of a paper pass by the Exit sensor? •...
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2-4 Paper Exit Jam • Is the paper jam immediately occur after the page printer is powered on? • Yes Is the jammed paper at the Exit sensor? Yes Remove the paper . • No Does the sensor lever work correctly? Replace the defective sensor lever.
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Paper Size Error • Is the paper which being used under the specification? Use paper which is under the specification. Yes Is the paper jam med at the Lever regist sensor or the Write sensor? Yes Remove the paper. • Does the sensor levers (Lever regist sensor ) work correctly? Replace the defective sensor lever (Lever regist sensor).
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Image Drum Unit (IDU) Up/Down Error • Turn off power to the page printer, wait a few seconds, then turn on power again. • Each image drum unit (IDU) motor rotating for printout? • No Is the value of IDU motor resistance about 7.1 ohms? Replace the defective IDU motor.
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Fusing Unit Error • Is the Fusing unit trouble occur immediately after the page printer is powered on? • Yes Is Heat roller thermistor open or shorted? (See Figure 6.1.) (Normal registance and temperature are about between 90 ohms the 700 ohms at room temperature between 0°C the 43°C) •...
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Fan Motor Error • Is the Low-voltage power supply fan rotating after the page printer is powered on? • No Is +32V being supplied on the FU2 of the engine board (PX4 PCB)? • Is +32V being supplied on the power connector of the engine board (PX4 PCB)? 32V: Pin 7, 8, 9, 10 Check the connection of the cable or replace the low-voltage power supply.
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Cannot Receive Data from Parallel Interface. • Is “PARALLEL I/F” (in menu 1) set to “ENABLE”? Set the “PARALLEL I/F” (in menu 1) to “ENABLE.” • Is Parallel interface of the host computer set to “Bidirectional Communication”? Yes Set the “Bidirectional Communication” of “Parallel Interface” (in menu 2) to “ENABLE.” •...
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Cannot Receive Data from HSP Interface. • Is HSP I/F board connected correctly to the main board (PCE PCB)? Connect the HSP I/F board correctly to the main board (PCE PCB). • Is there Any bent or broken pin on the HSP I/F board? Yes Replace the HSP I/F board.
6.5.3 Image troubleshooting When the printout images are not satisfactory as shown below, take the troubleshooting steps given in this paragraph. Printout problem Reference flowchart No. Light or blurred images on the whole printout area (Figure 6.2-A) Dirty stained ground (Figure 6.2-B) No printout data on blank paper (Figure 6.2-C) Black stripe or lines in the vertical direction (Figure 6.2-D) White stripe or lines in the vertical direction (Figure 6.2-F)
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Light or blurred images on the whole printout area • Is toner low? (“TONER LOW” indicator on?) Yes Supply toner. • Specified paper? Use the specified paper. • Is the lens of the LED head dirty? Yes Clean the LED head lens. •...
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• Check the connection of the cables, replace the high-voltage power supply, or belt cassette assembly. Recovered? Yes End • Is Each terminal of each image drum unit connected correctly to the contact assembly? (See Figure 6.2.) Make the terminals be in contact with the contact assembly correctly. •...
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Dirty stained ground (Figure 6.2-B) • Each image drum exposed to external lights for a long time? Yes Replace the image drum unit or put the image drum unit in the printer and close the upper cover and wait for 15min. Note: After replacing the image drum unit, be sure to reset its counter.
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Check the connection of the cables or replace the low-voltage power supply. • Is +32V on pin 2 of the HVOLT connector of the engine board (PX4 PCB) being supplied? Replace the engine board. • Check the connection of the cables or replace the high-voltage power supply or belt cassette assembly.
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Void print out • Is each LED head assembly connected to the junction board (PD6 PCB) correctly? Check whether or not the connection of the cables or connect the LED assembly to the junction board (PD6 PCB) correctly. • Is +3.3V on the following pins of the HEADPOW connector of the junction board (PD6 PCB) being supplied? +3.3V: Pin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 •...
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• Is each terminal of each image drum unit connected to the contact assembly correctly? (See Figure 6.2.) Make the terminals be in contact with the contact assembly correctly. • Replace the the image drum unit. Notes: 1. When replacing the engine board (PX4 PCB), demount the EEPROM chip from the old engine board and remount it on the new one.
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Black stripe or lines in the vertical direction • Is each LED head assembly connected to the junction board (PD6 PCB) correctly? Connect the LED head assembly to the junction board correctly. • Check the connection of the cables or replace the LED head assembly. Is the problem recovered? Yes End •...
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White stripe or lines in the vertical direction • Is each LED head lens contaminated? Yes Clean the LED head lens. • Is each LED head assembly connected to the junction board (PD6 PCB) correctly? Connect the LED head assembly to the junction board (PD6 PCB) correctly. •...
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Poor Fusing (Image are blurred or peeled off when touched with finger.) • Is the paper under specification being used? Use the paper under the specification. • Is contacts of the fusing unit assembly connected correctly? Connect the contacts correctly. •...
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Cyclical printout defects (Figure 6.2-E) Possibly defective part Repairing 94.2 mm Image Drum Replace the image drum unit. 44.0 mm Developing Rooler Replace the image drum unit. 28.3 mm Toner Supply Rooler Replace the image drum unit. 28.3 mm Charging Roller Replace the image drum unit.
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Missing characters or synthesization colors • Is each LED head lens contaminated? Yes Clean the lens of LED head. • Is each LED head assembly connected to the junction board (PD6 PCB) correctly? Check the connection of the cables (between each LED head and the junction board) or connect the LED head cables to the junction board correctly.
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Make the terminals be in contact with the contact assembly correctly. • Replace the the image drum unit. Notes: 1. When replacing the engine board (PX4 PCB), demount the EEPROM chip from the old engine board and remount it on the new one. 2.
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Poor synthesization Colors • Correct color deviations of each LED head by “COLOR REG ADJUST EXECUTE.” Is the problem recoverd? Yes End • Are there any gear broken of the unit (Image drum unit gear assembly, front feeder assembly, belt unit assembly or belt motor assembly, etc.)? Yes Replace the broken gear assembly.
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Printout colors different from original colors • Is each LED head lens contaminated? Yes Clean the LED head lens. • Is each LED head assembly connected to the junction board (PD6 PCB) correctly? Check the connection of the cables (between each LED head and the junction board) or connect the LED head cables to the junction board correctly.
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Make the terminals be in contact with the contact assembly correctly. • Replace the the image drum unit. Notes: 1. When replacing the engine board (PX4 PCB), demount the EEPROM chip from the old engine board and remount it on the new one. 2.
Unit Circuit Diagram Illustration Resistance White White Between pins 1 and 2: 7.1Ω Belt motor Between pins 3 and 4: 7.1Ω White White Yellow Yellow Between pins 1 and 2: 7.1Ω YIDU motor Between pins 3 and 4: 7.1Ω Yellow Yellow Between pins 1 and 2: 7.1Ω...
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Unit Circuit Diagram Illustration Resistance Blue Blue Between pins 1 and 2: 7.1Ω CIDU motor Between pins 3 and 4: 7.1Ω Blue Blue Black Black Between pins 1 and 2: 7.1Ω BIDU motor Between pins 3 and 4: 7.1Ω Black Black Orange Orange...
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Unit Circuit Diagram Illustration Resistance Brown Brown Between pins 1 and 2: 7.1Ω Heater motor Between pins 3 and 4: 7.1Ω Brown Brown White White Between pins 1 and 2: 7.1Ω FF motor Between pins 3 and 4: 7.1Ω White White...
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Unit Circuit Diagram Illustration Resistance +38 V White Fan 1 (To: Low Power FANALM-N supply) Black +38 V White Fan 2 FANALM-N (To: PX4-PCB) Black Thermostat Fusing unit Heater Lower side Between pins c and d: 205kΩ (at 25°C) Between pins e and f: 205kΩ (at 25°C) Fusing Unit Thermistor Between pins a and b: 2.3Ω...
Appendix A CENTRONICS PARALLEL INTERFACE Connector • Printer side : 36-pin receptacle (Female) Type 57RE-40360-830B-D29 (made by Daiichi Denshi) or equivalent • Cable side : 36-pin plug (Male) Type 57-30360 (made by Daiichi Denshi) or equivalent Plug-552274-1 (AMP), 552073-1 (AMP) or equivalent Cable •...
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Table of parallel I/F signals Pin No. Signal name Signal direction Functions → PR DATA STROBE Parallel data sampling strobe DATA BIT - 1 DATA BIT - 2 DATA BIT - 3 → PR DATA BIT - 4 Parallel input data DATA BIT - 5 DATA BIT - 6 DATA BIT - 7...
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Signal level • : 0 V to +0.8 V • HIGH : +2.4 V to +5.0 V Specifications Item Description Mode Compatibility mode, Nibble mode, ECP mode Data bit length 8 bits: Compatibility mode, 4 bits: Nibble mode, 9 bits: ECP mode Input prime Valid/Invalid Receive buffer...
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b) On-line off-line switching timing by ON-LINE SW ON-LINE SW BUSY SELECT 100 ms max. c) Off-line on-line switching by ON-LINE SW ON-LINE SW BUSY SELECT 0 min. ACKNOWLEDGE 100 ms max. 0.5 µs to 10 µs d) nlnit timing (when set to the effective INPUT PRIME signal) 50 µs min.
Appendix B HIGH CAPACITY SECOND PAPER FEEDER OUTLINE Functions The printer is mounted on top of this High Capacity Second Paper Feeder, and it supplies paper automatically through the operation of hopping motor, which is driven by signals sent from the printer.
MECHANISM DESCRIPTION General Mechanicsm The sheet at the very top of the stack in the paper cassette is fed into the printer, one sheet at a time, when the High Capacity Second Paper Feeder receives the signal from the printer. First, the hopping motor rotates in the direction of arrow A.
Hopper Mechanism The hopper automatically feeds the printer with the paper being set, single sheet at a time. When the paper is loaded in the paper cassette, it is then transported by the hopping motor, carrying forward only a single sheet caught by hopping roller at a time. 181/ 41057601TH DRAFT Version...
PARTS REPLACEMENT This section covers the procedures for the disassembly, reassembly and installations in the field. This section describes the disassembly procedures, and for reassembly procedures, basically proceed with the disassembly procedures in the reverse order. Precautions Concerning Parts Replacement Parts replacements must be carried out, by first turning the printer power switch off “O”...
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[Service Tools] Table 3-1 shows the tools required for the replacement of printed circuit boards and units in the field. Table 3-1 Service Tools Service Tools Q'ty Place of use Remarks No. 1-100 Philips screwdriver 2~2.5 mm screws No. 2-100 Philips screwdriver 3~5 mm screws No.
Parts Layout This section describes the layout of the main components. Cover Upper Hopping motor Hopping gear (One-way) Control board (AOLT-PCB) Feed gear Upper plate (One-way) Second side frame (L) Second side frame (R) Roller holder Idle roller Idle roller Hopping roller Feed roller Cover Lower...
Parts Replacement Methods This section describes the parts replacement methods for the components listed in the disassem- bly order diagram below. High Capacity Second Paper Feeder Idle rollers (3.3.1) AOLT-PCB (3.3.2) Hopping motor (3.3.3) Feed roller (3.3.4) Hopping roller (3.3.5) Side frame (L) assy (3.3.6) Side frame (R) assy (3.3.7) 185/...
3.3.1 Idle rollers Remove 13 screws 1 and remove the Cover Upper 2,sliding it. Remove two screws 3 and remove the front panel assy 4. (The earth plate 5 come off at the same time, so be careful not to lose them.) Remove two idle rollers 6.
3.3.2 AOLT-PCB Remove 13 screw 1 and remove the Cover Upper 2, sliding it (See 3.3.1 step1.). Remove three connectors 3 and three screws 4. Remove the AOLT-PCB 5. 187/ 41057601TH DRAFT Version...
3.3.3 Hopping motor Remove the Cover Upper (see 3.3.1 step1). Remove the roller holder assy (see 3.3.1 step2). Remove two connectors 1 and two screws 2, then remove the hopping motor assy 3. Three gears 4 and the connecting lever 5, as well as the wave washer 6 all come off at the same time, so be careful not to lose them.
3.3.4 Feed roller Remove the Cover Upper (see 3.3.1 step1). Remove the roller holder assy (see 3.3.1 step2). Remove the AOLT-PCB (see 3.3.2). Remove the hopping motor assy (see 3.3.3). Remove the latch on the feed roller gear 1 and remove the feed roller gear 1. Remove the latch on the feed roller bearing 2 and remove the feed roller bearing 2.
3.3.5 Hopping roller Remove the feed roller (see 3.3.4). Remove two-E rings 1 and three knock pins 2. (Be careful no to lose knock pins 2.) Remove the latch on the hopping roller gear 3 and remove the hopping roller gear 3. The bearing F 4 comes off at the same time, so be careful not to lose it.
3.3.6 Side frame (L) assy Remove the hopping roller (see 3.3.5). Remove the four screws 1 and remove the Cover Lower. Remove three screws 2 and remove the upper plate 3. Remove the cassette lock spring 4, link 5, pull block 6 (note the directions of the hooks of the cassette lock spring 4).
3.3.7 Side frame (R) assy Remove the hopping roller (see 3.3.5). Remove four screws 1 and remove the Cover Lower. Remove three screws 2 and remove the upper plate 3. Remove the cassette lock spring 4, link 5, pull block 6 and earth plate 7 (note the directions of the hooks of the cassette lock spring 4).
TROUBLESHOOTING Precautions Prior to the Troubleshooting Go through the basic checking items provided in the Operator Guide. Obtain detailed information concerning the problem from the user. Go through the checking in the conditions similar to that in which the problem occurred. Preparations for the Troubleshooting Display on the Operator panel The status of the problem is displayed on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) on the Operator...
Troubleshooting Method When a problem occurs, go through the troubleshooting according to the following procedure. Problem occurs Problem displayed by Troubleshooting Carry out detailed the LCD message according to the LCD troubleshooting Status Message List according to the (see 4.3.1) Troubleshooting Flow (see 4.3.2) 4.3.1...
4.3.2 Troubleshooting Flow • ( JAM error ) Paper Input Jam • Does paper jam occur at the inlet when the power is turned on? • YES Is the paper located above the sensor plate (Inlet)? • YES Remove the paper. •...