Panasonic FP-7818 Service Manual & Parts Manual page 336

(3) Machine malfunctions
• When the CPU P.C.B. can not control the machine or any trouble occurs, the
error code(Exx) appears in the message display of the copier and the machine
will stop.
• To clear Exx, release the sort mode and select the sort mode again.
(a) Sorter failure
Error
Item
code
Communication
E5-22
failure
Bin motor failure
E7-01
E7-07
Stapler swing motor
failure
Stapler drive motor
E7-07
failure
E7-07 Staple guide bar
drive motor failure
5-4
Cause
• Communication between the copier and the sorter
is faulty.
• The reed cam switch is not re-turned ON within a
predetermined time after motor drive signal is
output.
• The bin home position detecting switch is not
turned OFF within a predetermined time after the
bins are lifted up from the bin home position.
• The motor clock signal is not detected within a
predetermined time after the motor drive signal
is output.
• The stapler position detecting sensor is not turned
ON within a predetermined time after motor drive
signal is output.
• The stapler swing home position detecting sensor
is not turned ON within a predetermined time after
motor drive signal is output.
• The stapler unit home position sensor is not
turned ON within a predetermined time after
output of the motor drive signal.
Next, The staple unit home position sensor is not
turned ON within a predetermined time after
output of motor reverse drive signal.
• Staple guide bar home position detecting sensor
is not turned ON within a predetermined time after
output of the motor drive signal.