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[1]
Product Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2]
Consumable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
[3]
External View And Internal Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[4]
Adjustments And Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
[5]
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[6]
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
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Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
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MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[9]
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] VARIOUS STORAGE DATA HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
[11] SERVICE WEB PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
[12] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
[14] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
[15] TOOL LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
Parts marked with "
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specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

SERVICE MANUAL

DIGITAL FULL COLOR
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
MX-1810U/2010U
MX-2310U/3111U
MX-2610N/3110N
MX-3610N
MODEL

CONTENTS

SHARP CORPORATION
CODE: 00ZMX3610/S5E
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    TopPage SERVICE MANUAL CODE: 00ZMX3610/S5E DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM MX-1810U/2010U MX-2310U/3111U MX-2610N/3110N MX-3610N MODEL CONTENTS NOTE FOR SERVICING PRODUCT OUTLINE ..........1-1 CONSUMABLE PARTS .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS NOTE FOR SERVICING FIRMWARE UPDATE 1. Precautions for servicing ......i 1. Outline ........7-1 2.

  • Page 3: General

    Symbols in this manual The lists of symbols used in this manual are shown below. The meaning of each symbol described in the table must be understood for proper servicing. 1. Symbols used for notes and Symbol Meaning OK/GOOD Indicates a correct cautions procedure or result in an adjustment, etc.
  • Page 4 Symbol Meaning (Work content) Symbol Meaning (Work content) Cleaning Indicates that cleaning is Engage the pawl. (Vacuum) performed with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning Indicates that cleaning is Screw lock Indicates that a screw is (Brush) performed with a brush. secured with adhesive. Indicates that oil is Unlock applied to lubricate.

  • Page 5: Note For Servicing

    If toner, developer, or ink enters your eyes, wash it away with water immediately, and consult a doctor if necessary. • The machine has got sharp edges inside. Be careful not to dam- age fingers when servicing. • Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge in a fire. Otherwise, toner may ignite and burn you.
  • Page 6 4. Note for handling PWB and electronic • Place of direct sunlight. parts Plastic parts and ink may be deformed, discolored, or may undergo qualitative change. When handling the PWB and the electronic parts, be sure to It may cause a breakdown or output quality problems. observe the following precautions in order to prevent against dam- age by static electricity.
  • Page 7 Name in the manual Model name When tightening the screws for repair or maintenance, refer to the 18cpm machine MX-1810U table. 20cpm machine MX-2010U However, for the other conditions of tightening screws than speci-...

  • Page 8: Product Outline

    SHARPDESK 100 LICENSE INTERNET FAX EXPANSION KIT MX-AMX2 MX-AMX3 MX-UN01A MX-UN05A MX-UN10A MX-AMX1 Sharp OSA Network Scanner Sharp OSA Network Scanner APPLICATION EXTERNAL ACCOUNT Sharp OSA Network Scanner APPLICATION COMMUNICATION MODULE MODULE Tool 1 License Kit Tool 5 License Kit...
  • Page 9 DATA SECURITY KIT EXPANSION KIT MX-US50 MX-USA0 MX-AMX1 MX-AMX2 MX-AMX3 MX-UN01A SHARPDESK 50 LICENSE SHARPDESK 100 LICENSE APPLICATION EXTERNAL ACCOUNT Sharp OSA Network Scanner APPLICATION COMMUNICATION MODULE MODULE Tool 1 License Kit INTEGRATION MODULE MX-UN05A MX-UN10A MX-UN50A MX-UN1HA MX-SM10 MX-SCX1...
  • Page 10 DATA SECURITY KIT EXPANSION KIT MX-US50 MX-USA0 MX-AMX2 MX-AMX3 MX-UN01A MX-AMX1 SHARPDESK 50 LICENSE SHARPDESK 100 LICENSE APPLICATION EXTERNAL ACCOUNT Sharp OSA Network Scanner APPLICATION COMMUNICATION MODULE MODULE Tool 1 License Kit INTEGRATION MODULE MX-UN05A MX-UN10A MX-UN50A MX-UN1HA MX-SM10 MX-SCX1...
  • Page 11 DATA SECURITY KIT MIRRORING KIT MX-US50 MX-USA0 MX-AMX2 MX-AMX3 MX-UN01A MX-AMX1 SHARPDESK 50 LICENSE SHARPDESK 100 LICENSE APPLICATION EXTERNAL ACCOUNT Sharp OSA Network Scanner APPLICATION COMMUNICATION MODULE MODULE Tool 1 License Kit INTEGRATION MODULE MX-UN05A MX-UN10A MX-UN50A MX-UN1HA MX-KB11 MX-AM10...

  • Page 12: Option List

    SHARPDESK 100 LICENSE KIT MX-AMX1 APPLICATION INTEGRATION MODULE MX-AMX2 APPLICATION COMMUNICATION MODULE MX-AMX3 EXTERNAL ACCOUNT MODULE MX-UN01A Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool 1 License Kit MX-UN05A Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool 5 License Kit MX-UN10A Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool 10 License Kit...

  • Page 13: Consumable Parts

    MX-3610N [2] CONSUMABLE PARTS Service Manual 1. Supply system table A. 18cpm machine (1) Europe Quantity in Item Content Life Model name Remarks collective package Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (Black toner) MX-23GT-BA * Life: A4/Letter size at area (Black) coverage 5% (Reference: 15K for A4/ Letter 6%) Toner cartridge...
  • Page 14 Quantity in Item Content Life Model name Remarks collective package Drum OPC drum 80K (Black) MX-36FR-SA 50K (Color) Drum unit OPC drum unit (Process unit + OPC drum) 80K (Black) MX-36FU-SA Color identification seal (B/C/M/Y) x 1 each 50K (Color) Charger cleaner (4) Taiwan Quantity in...
  • Page 15 Quantity in Item Content Life Model name Remarks collective package Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (Cyan toner) MX-23NT-CA * Life: A4/Letter size at area (Cyan) coverage 5% Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (Magenta toner) MX-23NT-MA * Life: A4/Letter size at area (Magenta) coverage 5% Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (Yellow toner)
  • Page 16 (3) Middle East, Africa Quantity in Item Content Life Model name Remarks collective package Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (Black toner) MX-23FT-BA * Life: A4/Letter size at area (Black) coverage 5% (Reference: 15K for A4/ Letter 6%) Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (Cyan toner) MX-23FT-CA * Life: A4/Letter size at area (Cyan)
  • Page 17 Quantity in Item Content Life Model name Remarks collective package Drum OPC drum 100K (Black) MX-36NR-SA 60K (Color) Drum unit OPC drum unit (Process unit + OPC drum) 100K (Black) MX-36NU-SB Color identification seal (B/C/M/Y) x 1 each 60K (Color) Charger cleaner (2) Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand Quantity in...
  • Page 18 Quantity in Item Content Life Model name Remarks collective package Developer Developer MX-36FV-SA (Cyan/Magenta/ (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: 3 colors/set) Yellow: 3 colors/set) (Developer (each colors)) Drum OPC drum 100K (Black) MX-36FR-SA 60K (Color) Drum unit OPC drum unit (Process unit + OPC drum) 100K (Black) MX-36FU-SA Color identification seal (B/C/M/Y) x 1 each...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Parts List

    Quantity in Item Content Life Model name Remarks collective package Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (Yellow toner) MX-36AT-YA * Life: A4/Letter size at area (Yellow) coverage 5% Developer (Black) Developer (Black developer) 120K MX-36AV-BA Developer Developer MX-36AV-SA (Cyan/Magenta/ (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: 3 colors/set) Yellow: 3 colors/set) (Developer (each colors)) Drum...
  • Page 20 When shipping, the parts are packed in the unit of 10 sets. In the market, however, they are treated in the unit of 1 set. Model name: Composed of the parts of 1 set (2) Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Middle east, Other countries Quantity in Model Item...
  • Page 21 When shipping, the parts are packed in the unit of 10 sets. In the market, however, they are treated in the unit of 1 set. Model name: Composed of the parts of 1 set (2) Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Middle east, Other countries Quantity in Model Item...
  • Page 22 The numbers in the column of "Quantity in collective package" in the above list indicate the quantities for one package shipped from the factory. Since, however, the products are treated as one piece or one set, their model names and necessary quantities must be specified when order- ing.
  • Page 23 Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Primary transfer belt unit MX-230U1 Primary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) — Secondary transfer belt unit MX-230U2 Secondary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) — Fusing unit MX-230FU Fusing unit (For servicing rotation: Heater lamp 230V) —...
  • Page 24 Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Main charger kit MX-230MK Main charger unit Black: 100K Cleaning gum AS AR Color: 60K Cleaning blade AR Staple cartridge MX-SCX1 Staple cartridge 5000 times For MX-FN17 Finish stamp cartridge AR-SV1 Finish stamp cartridge —...
  • Page 25 Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Fusing cleaning kit MX-230CR Lower oil roller 100K Lower CL roller Lower CL roller bearing Lower CL scraper Primary transfer belt kit MX-230B1 Primary transfer belt AR 100K Primary transfer blade kit MX-230TL Primary transfer blade AR 100K...
  • Page 26 (4) Hong Kong Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Fusing belt kit MX-360FB Fusing belt 200K Fuser belt guide collar Pressure roller kit MX-230LH Fusing roller 200K Pressure roller Fusing cleaning kit MX-230CR Lower oil roller 100K Lower CL roller Lower CL roller bearing...
  • Page 27 Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Primary transfer belt unit MX-230U1 Primary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) — Secondary transfer belt unit MX-230U2 Secondary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) — Fusing unit MX-260FU1 Fusing unit (For servicing rotation: Heater lamp 120V) —...
  • Page 28 Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Main charger kit MX-230MK Main charger unit Black: 100K Cleaning gum AS AR Color: 60K Cleaning blade AR Staple cartridge AR-SC3 Staple cartridge 2000 times For MX-FN10 (saddle staple) Staple cartridge MX-SCX1 Staple cartridge 5000 times...
  • Page 29 F. 36cpm machine (1) North America, Middle America, South America Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Fusing belt kit MX-360FB Fusing belt 240K Fuser belt guide collar Pressure roller kit MX-230LH Fusing roller 240K Pressure roller Web cleaning kit MX-360WB Web roller...
  • Page 30 When shipping, the parts are packed in the unit of 10 sets. In the market, however, they are treated in the unit of 1 set. Model name: Composed of the parts of 1 set (3) Asia, Middle East Quantity in Model Item Content...

  • Page 31: Of Developer

    Quantity in Model Item Content Life collective Remarks name package Primary transfer belt unit MX-230U1 Primary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) — Secondary transfer belt unit MX-230U2 Secondary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) — Fusing unit MX-360FU Fusing unit (For servicing rotation: Heater lamp 230V) —...
  • Page 32 C. 23cpm machine E. 31cpm machine Developer/drum counter Developer/drum rpm Developer/drum counter Developer/drum rpm Full color Full color Full color Full color Developer/ 100K 840K 840K Developer/ 100K 840K 840K drum rotations rotations drum rotations rotations Kind of multi Black drum Color drum Kind of multi Black drum...

  • Page 33: Production Number Identification

    4. Production number identification C. Toner cartridge The label indicating the management number is attached to the A. OPC drum side of the toner cartridge. The lot number is comprised of 10 digits. Each digit indicates the content as follows. The number is printed on the flange on the front side.

  • Page 34: External View And Internal Structure

    MX-3610N [3] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE Service Manual 1. External view A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine (2) (3) When a finisher is installed (8) (9) (10) (11) Name Function/Operation Reversing single pass feeder This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both sides of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned. Front cover Open this cover to switch the main power switch to "On"...
  • Page 35 B. 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine (14) When a finisher is installed (15) (13) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Name Function/Operation Reversing single pass feeder This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both sides of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned. Front cover Open this cover to switch the main power switch to "On"...
  • Page 36 C. Automatic document feeder and document glass Name Function/Operation Paper feed roller This roller rotates to automatically feed the original. Document feeding area cover Open this cover to remove an original misfeed or clean the paper feed roller. Original guides These help ensure that the original is scanned correctly.

  • Page 37: Internal Structure

    2. Internal structure (10) (11) (12) (13) Name Function/Operation Note Toner cartridges These contain toner for printing. When the toner runs out in a cartridge, the cartridge of the color that ran out must be replaced. Fusing unit Heat is applied here to fuse the transferred image onto the paper. The fusing unit is hot.

  • Page 38: I/F Connectors

    3. I/F connectors When the fax expansion kit is installed Name Function/Operation USB connector (A type) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed). This is used to connect a USB device such as USB memory to the machine. USB connector (B type) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed). A computer can be connected to this connector to use the machine as a printer.

  • Page 39: Operation Panel

    4. Operation panel A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine (2) (3) (10) (11) (12) (13) JOB STATUS PRINT READY DATA SYSTEM SETTINGS IMAGE SEND LINE DATA LOGOUT HOME (17) (18) (15) (16) (14) Name Function/Operation Touch panel Messages and keys appear in the touch panel display. Touch the displayed keys to perform a variety of operations.
  • Page 40 B. 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine Name Function/Operation Touch panel Messages and keys appear in the touch panel display. Touch the displayed keys to perform a variety of operations. When a key is touched, a beep sounds and the selected item is highlighted. This provides confirmation as you perform an operation.

  • Page 41: Sensors And Detectors

    5. Sensors and detectors A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine (1) 18cpm/20cpm machine SCOV SPED SPPD1 SPLS2 SPLS1 SPPD2 SPWS SOCD SPPD4 SPPD3 OCSW MHPS TFD2 TFD3* POD2 POD3* HPOS (SHPOS)* POD1 PRTPD* APPD1 HLPCD TH_UM_IN DSW_ADU TH_US_IN REGS_F/IMGDS TH_LM_IN REGS_R 1TUD_CL 1TUD_K DHPD_CL DHPD_K APPD2 2TUD...
  • Page 42 (2) 23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine SCOV SPPD1 SPED SPLS2 SPLS1 SPPD2 SPWS SOCD SPPD4 SPPD3 OCSW MHPS TFD2 TFD3 POD2 POD3 HPOS (SHPOS) POD1 PRTPD APPD1 HLPCD TH_US_IN DSW_ADU REGS_F/IMGDS TH_UM_IN TH_LM_IN REGS_R 1TUD_CL 1TUD_K DHPD_CL DHPD_K APPD2 2TUD PPD2 TCS_Y TCS_M TCS_C TCS_K MPLD...
  • Page 43 Signal name Name Type Function/Operation Note CSS11 Paper feed tray size detector Tact switch Detects the paper size. (Paper feed tray 1) Detects closing of the paper feed tray. (Paper feed tray 1) DHPD_CL OPC drum rotation sensor (CL) Transmission type Detects rotation and the phase of the OPC drum (CL).
  • Page 44 B. 36cpm machine SCOV SPED SPPD1 SPLS2 SPLS1 SPPD2 SPWS SOCD SPPD4 SPPD3 OCSW MHPS TFD3 TFD2 POD3 POD2 APPD1 SHPOS PRTPD POD1 HLPCD TH_US_IN DSW_ADU WEBEND TH_UM_IN REGS_F/IMGDS TH_LM_IN REGS_R 1TUD_CL 1TUD_K DHPD_CL DHPD_K APPD2 2TUD MPLD PPD2 TCS_Y TCS_M TCS_C TCS_K...
  • Page 45 Signal name Name Type Function/Operation Note CSS11 Paper feed tray size detector Tact switch Detects the paper size. (Paper feed tray 1) Detects closing of the paper feed tray. (Paper feed tray 1) CSS12 CSS13 CSS14 DHPD_CL OPC drum rotation sensor (CL) Transmission type Detects rotation and the phase of the OPC drum (CL).

  • Page 46: Switches

    6. Switches A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine PWRSW DHSW DSW_F DSW_R Signal name Name Type Function/Operation DHSW Dehumidifier heater switch Seesaw switch Turns ON/OFF the power line of the dehumidifier heater. DSW_F Front door open/close switch Micro switch Detects open/close of the front door. Detects ON/OFF of the power line of the fusing unit, the motors, and the LSU laser.
  • Page 47 B. 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine PWRSW DHSW DSW_F DSW_R Signal name Name Type Function/Operation DHSW Dehumidifier heater switch Seesaw switch Turns ON/OFF the power line of the dehumidifier heater. DSW_F Front door open/close switch Micro switch Detects open/close of the front door. Detects ON/OFF of the power line of the fusing unit, the motors, and the LSU laser.

  • Page 48: Clutches And Solenoids

    7. Clutches and solenoids A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine (1) 18cpm/20cpm machine STMPS SRRC SPRS 1TURC_2 ADUC1 1TURC_1 2TURC MPFS PFC_HPFC CPUC1 CPFC1 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 15...
  • Page 49 (2) 23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine STMPS SRRC SPRS 1TURC_2 1TURC_1 2TURC MPFS PFC_HPFC CPUC1 CPFC1 Signal name Name Type Function/Operation 1TURC_1 Primary transfer separation clutch 1 Magnetic clutch Controls separation of the primary transfer unit. 1TURC_2 Primary transfer separation clutch 2 Magnetic clutch Controls separation of the primary transfer unit.
  • Page 50 B. 36cpm machine STMPS SRRC SPRS 1TURC_2 ADUGS 1TURC_1 WEBS 2TURC MPFS PFC_HPFC CPUC1 CPFC1 Signal name Name Type Function/Operation 1TURC_1 Primary transfer separation clutch 1 Magnetic clutch Controls separation of the primary transfer unit. 1TURC_2 Primary transfer separation clutch 2 Magnetic clutch Controls separation of the primary transfer unit.

  • Page 51: Motors

    8. Motors A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine (1) 18cpm/20cpm machine SPFM TNM_Y OSM* TNM_M TNM_C TNM_K DVM_CL DVM_K CPFM CLUM1 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 18...
  • Page 52 (2) 23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine SPFM SPM (SPUM) TNM_Y TNM_M TNM_C ADUM TNM_K DVM_CL DVM_K CPFM CLUM1 Signal name Name Type Function/Operation ADUM ADU motor Stepping motor Drives the ADU and the transport roller in the right paper exit section. CLUM1 Paper tray lift motor (Paper feed tray 1) DC brush motor Lifts the lift plate of the paper feed tray.
  • Page 53 B. 36cpm machine SPFM SPM (SPUM) TNM_Y TNM_M TNM_C TNM_K DVM_CL ADUM DVM_K CPFM CLUM1 Signal name Name Type Function/Operation ADUM ADU motor Stepping motor Drives the ADU and the transport roller in the right paper exit section. Transfer belt drive motor DC brushless motor Drives the transfer belt.

  • Page 54: Rollers

    9. Rollers A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine (1) 18cpm/20cpm machine 36 34 33 42 41 44 43 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 21...
  • Page 55 23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine 36 34 33 42 41 44 43 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 22...
  • Page 56 Name Function/Operation Transport roller 1 (Idle) Apply a pressure to paper and the transport roller to provide the transport power of the transport roller to paper. Transport roller 1 (Drive) Transports paper fed from the paper feed desk tray to the transport roller 4. Paper pickup roller (No.
  • Page 57 B. 36cpm machine 36 34 33 42 41 44 43 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 24...
  • Page 58 Name Function/Operation Transport roller 1 (Idle) Apply a pressure to paper and the transport roller to provide the transport power of the transport roller to paper. Transport roller 1 (Drive) Transports paper fed from the paper feed desk tray to the transport roller 4. Paper pickup roller (No.

  • Page 59: Lamps

    10. Lamps A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine (1) 18cpm/20cpm machine CL_ON CCFT DL_Y DL_C DL_M DL_BK HL_UM/US HL_LM MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 26...
  • Page 60 (2) 23cpm/31cpm(G) machine CL_ON CCFT DL_Y DL_C DL_M DL_BK HL_UM/US HL_LM Signal name Name Type Function/Operation CCFT LCD backlight LCD backlight CL_ON Scanner lamp Radiates light onto a document for the CCD to scan the document image. DL_BK Discharge lamp (K) Discharges electric charges on the OPC drum (K).
  • Page 61 B. 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine CL_ON CCFT DL_Y DL_C DL_M DL_BK HL_UM/US HL_LM Signal name Name Type Function/Operation CCFT LCD backlight LCD backlight CL_ON Scanner lamp Radiates light onto a document for the CCD to scan the document image. DL_BK Discharge lamp (K) Discharges electric charges on the OPC drum (K).

  • Page 62: Fans And Filter

    11. Fans and filter A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine POFM PSFM POFM2 PROFM FUFM PROFM2 Signal name Name Function/Operation FUFM Fusing cooling fan Cools the fusing section and the paper exit section. POFM Paper exit cooling fan Cools the fusing section and the paper exit section. POFM2 Paper exit cooling fan Cools the fusing section and the paper exit section.
  • Page 63 B. 36cpm machine POFM PSFM POFM2 PROFM FUFM LSUFM PROFM2 Signal name Name Function/Operation FUFM Fusing cooling fan Cools the fusing section and the paper exit section. LSUFM LSU cooling fan Cools the LSU. POFM Paper exit cooling fan Cools the fusing section and the paper exit section. POFM2 Paper exit cooling fan Cools the fusing section and the paper exit section.

  • Page 64: Gates

    12. Gates A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine Name Function/Operation Switchback gate Switchbacks paper to transport it to the ADU section. Paper exit gate Switchbacks paper to transport it to the right paper exit tray. Document reverse gate Reverses a document when scanning images on the back surface. MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 –...
  • Page 65 B. 36cpm machine Name Function/Operation Switchback gate Switchbacks paper to transport to the ADU section or the right paper exit tray. Paper exit gate Selects the paper path: to transport paper to the ADU section or to the right tray. Document reverse gate Reverses a document when scanning images on the back surface.

  • Page 66: Heater

    13. Heater DHT1 Signal name Name Function/Operation Scanner dehumidifying heater Dehumidifies the scanner section to prevent it from dew condensation. DHT1 Paper dehumidifying heater (Paper feed tray 1) Dehumidifies the paper feed tray section to prevent paper from absorbing humidity which causes degraded image quality and paper jams.

  • Page 67: Pwb/Memory Device

    14. PWB/Memory device A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine 25 24 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 34...
  • Page 68 Name Function/Operation MFP control PWB Controls image data (compression, decompression, and filing), and controls the whole machine. Printer control PWB Converts print data (PCL/PS) into image data. PCU PWB Controls the engine section. SCU PWB Controls the scanner and the operation section. Scanner lamp drive PWB Drives the scanner lamp CCD PWB...
  • Page 69 B. 26cpm/31cpm(A) machine 24 23 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 36...
  • Page 70 Name Function/Operation MFP control PWB Controls image data (compression, decompression, and filing), and controls the whole machine. Converts print data (PCL/PS) into image data. PCU PWB Controls the engine section. SCU PWB Controls the scanner and the operation section. Scanner lamp drive PWB Drives the scanner lamp CCD PWB Scans document images and performs A/D conversion of the scanning signal.
  • Page 71 C. 36cpm machine 25 24 MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 38...
  • Page 72 Name Function/Operation MFP control PWB Controls image data (compression, decompression, and filing), and controls the whole machine. Converts print data (PCL/PS) into image data. Right door PWB Interfaces the right door unit signal. PCU PWB Controls the engine section. SCU PWB Controls the scanner and the operation section.

  • Page 73: Fuses And Thermostats

    15. Fuses and Thermostats A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine (1) 18cpm/20cpm machine F101 F001 F003 F401 F204 F202 F201 F205 F203 TS US TS UM TS LM MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 40...
  • Page 74 (2) 23cpm/26cpm/31cpm machine F101 F001 F003 F401 F204 F202 F201 F205 F203 TS_US TS_UM TS LM Signal name Name 100v series 200v series Section Fuse 20A 250V T10AH 250V AC Power PWB Fuse T10AH 250V AC Power PWB F001 Fuse T12AH 250V T6.3AH 250V DC Power PWB...
  • Page 75 B. 36cpm machine F101 F001 F003 F401 F204 F202 F201 F205 F203 TS US TS UM TS LM Signal name Name 100v series 200v series Section Fuse 20A 250V T10AH 250V AC Power PWB Fuse T10AH 250V AC Power PWB F001 Fuse T12AH 250V...

  • Page 76: Lock

    16. Lock Name Function/Operation Scanner lock Fixes the scanner during transit. Paper feed tray lift plate lock Fixes the paper feed tray lift plate during transit. MX-3610N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 3 – 43...

  • Page 77: Adjustments And Settings

    MX-3610N [4] ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS Service Manual 1. General Each adjustment item in the adjustment item list is associated with Unnecessary adjustments can be omitted. Even in this case, how- a specific Job number. Perform the adjustment procedures in the ever, the sequence from the smallest to the greatest Job number sequence of Job numbers from the smallest to the greatest.
  • Page 78 Job No. Adjustment item list Simulation ADJ 10/ Color balance and density Copy / Image send / FAX Document low density image density reproduction 46-32 SET1 adjustment image quality adjustment adjustment in the automatic monochrome (Copy/ (Individual adjustment) Scan/FAX) mode (No need to adjust normally) (Background density adjustment in the scanning section) Copy/Scan low density image density adjustment...

  • Page 79: Details Of Adjustment

    3. Details of adjustment Push the developing doctor in the arrow direction, and tighten the fixing screw of the developing doctor. (Perform the similar procedure for the front frame and the rear frame.) ADJ 1 Adjust the developing unit Adjust the developing doctor gap This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * The developing unit has been disassembled.
  • Page 80 Mark the developing roller surface on the extension line of the Toner density control reference value needle with the needle at 2 - 3mm from the developing roller setting edge. (Never touch the needle tip to the developing roller.) This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * When developer is replaced.
  • Page 81 Close the front cabinet. Select a developing unit to be adjusted. Do not forcibly insert the toner cartridge. When [EXECUTE] key is pressed, it is highlighted. The DV Push it in until the cartridge is securely locked in place. roller rotates, and the toner density sensor detects toner den- sity, and the output value is displayed.
  • Page 82 ADJ 2 Adjusting high voltage values Adjust the main charger grid voltage This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * When the MC/DV high voltage power PWB is replaced. * U2 trouble has occurred. * The PCU PWB has been replaced. * The EEPROM of the PCU PWB has been replaced.
  • Page 83 Adjustment Actual Adjust the developing bias voltage Item/Display (Mode) Content range voltage This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: Developing 0 - 600 –450V 5V * When the MC/DV high voltage power PWB is replaced. SPEED bias voltage DVB_K (Low speed * U2 trouble has occurred.
  • Page 84 Transfer current and voltage adjustment This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * When the TC high voltage PWB is replaced. * U2 trouble has occurred. * The PCU PWB has been replaced. * The EEPROM of the PCU PWB has been replaced. Enter the SIM 8-6 mode.
  • Page 85 18cpm/20cpm/ 26cpm/31cpm 36cpm machine 23cpm machine machine Setting Item/Display Content Actual Actual Actual range Default Default Default output output output value value value value value value TC2 PLAIN CL SPX Secondary Color Standard Front surface 51 - 255 –35A –40A –45A transfer paper...

  • Page 86: Image Density Sensor

    a. Procedure by calibration (SIM44-61) of the color image ADJ 3 Image density sensor density sensor (image registration sensor F) adjustment Enter the SIM44-61 mode. Before executing this adjustment, check to confirm the following items. * Check to confirm that the color image density sensor (image reg- istration sensor F) and the black image density sensor (image registration sensor R) are clean.
  • Page 87 b. Color image density sensor (Image registration sensor F) Install the color image density sensor (image registration sen- calibration (Method by SIM44-13) sor F) calibration jig (UKOG-0318FCZZ) to the sensor housing section. Enter the SIM44-13 mode. Engage the calibration jig with the projection of the sensor housing, and slide it to the rear frame side.

  • Page 88: Ratio Adjustment

    When an error occurs, check the following sections for any abnor- Image density sensor adjustment mality. The image density sensor standard reflection plate and the transfer • Color image density sensor (image registration sensor F) belt surface are used to make the sensitivity adjustment of the color •...
  • Page 89 Select the paper feed tray with paper in it with the key. Press [OK] key. (Any paper size will do.) The adjustment result becomes valid. Press [EXECUTE] key. Print image off-center automatic The adjustment pattern is printed out. adjustment (Print engine) Set the adjustment pattern on the document table.
  • Page 90 Select a paper feed tray to be adjusted. Select [OC ADJ] with the key. Select the paper feed tray with paper in it with the key. (Any paper size will do.) Press [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment pattern is printed out. Set the adjustment pattern on the document table.
  • Page 91 Press [OK] key. RSPF adjustment patterns are loaded into the RSPF. (Set so that the pattern surface faces up.) The adjustment result becomes valid. Copy mode image lead edge position, image loss, void area, image off-center, sub scanning direction image magnification ratio automatic adjustment (Scanner) * By pressing the [REPRINT] key, you can return to the cas- (RSPF mode)
  • Page 92 Press the [EXECUTE] key, and the machine starts loading Print engine image distortion adjustment RSPF adjustment patterns (for the back side). (Manual adjustment) / OPC drum phase * The screen shows a message indicating that the machine is adjustment (Automatic adjustment) / reading RSPF adjustment patterns (for the back side).
  • Page 93 Display/ Content Display Default NOTE Item MAIN F Registration adjustment value main scanning 1.0 - 199.0 direction (Cyan laser writing position F side) Registration adjustment value main scanning 1.0 - 199.0 direction (Magenta laser writing position F side) Registration adjustment value main scanning 1.0 - 199.0 direction (Yellow laser writing position F side) MAIN R...
  • Page 94 Repeat the procedures 2) to 4) again, and check to confirm Check the printed black image for any skew. that C, M, and Y (SKEW) are OK. Use the four cross points printed in black to measure the If any of them is NG, turn the LSU skew adjustment screw of squareness.
  • Page 95 Open the front cover, remove the waste toner box, and turn the Color image shift check C (Image shift fine adjustment four LSU image skew adjustment screws in the same direction scale (Fine adjustment) reference frame) B-sub by the same amount. For the adjustment, remove the front cover and the waste toner box, and turn the skew adjustment screw.
  • Page 96 There are also two kinds of adjustments: the rough adjustment and Color registration offset adjustment the fine adjustment. Perform the rough adjustment then perform the (No need to adjust normally) fine adjustment deliberately. This adjustment is used to set the offset value for the automatic For the main scan direction image registration, the offset on the F color registration adjustment (ADJ 5A).
  • Page 97 (Reference adjustment value) Adjustment Default Display/Item Content 1 scale/1 (When the set value is changed by 1, shift is made by 1 value range value scale.) OFFSET Image registration offset 1 - 199 adjustment value (Main scanning direction) (Magenta) If there is a considerable difference in color shift in the square and (F side) at the center area, perform the adjustment.
  • Page 98 Turn the scanner drive pulley manually and shift the scanner unit B to bring it into contact with the stopper. When the scanner unit B is in contact with the two stoppers on the front and the rear frames simultaneously, the parallelism is proper.
  • Page 99 Set the test chart prepared in the procedure 1) on the docu- Tighten the scanner unit drive pulley fixing screw. ment table. (Shift the test chart edge 30mm from the reference Repeat the procedures 2) - 6) until the condition of the procedure 3) position as shown below.) With the document cover open, is satisfied.
  • Page 100 Change the height balance of the scanner rail on the front Copy the adjustment chart (created in step 1) to A3 (11" x 17") frame side. paper in RSPF duplex mode, and then check the image for skews (Set in the RSPF feed tray so that the mark on the adjustment chart is at the edge).
  • Page 101 Obtain the copy magnification ratio correction ratio in the main ADJ 8 Scan image focus adjustment scanning direction from the following formula. Main scanning direction copy magnification ratio correction This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: ratio = (Original size - Copy image size) / Original size x 100% * The CCD unit has been removed from the machine.
  • Page 102 10) Loosen the CCD unit fixing screws. ADJ 9 Print lead edge image position adjustment (Printer mode) This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * When the registration roller section is disassembled. * When the LSU is replaced or removed. * U2 trouble has occurred.
  • Page 103 Select the set item L with the scroll key, and enter the value Select the adjustment target of the paper feed mode adjust- corresponding to the paper feed tray with A4 (11" x 8.5") paper ment item DENC with the scroll key. in it.
  • Page 104 (Color copy) sheets of white paper on the adjustment pattern in order to pre- Patch 1 is vent back copying and adverse effects of paper wrinkles as far SHARP gray chart slightly copied. SHARP GRAY CHART as possible. (2) Relationship between the servicing job contents and the...
  • Page 105 a. Color copy check items (Check to confirm the following:) There are 12 void areas. The color difference in gray balance between the F and the R sides is not so great. Registrations (one point for the main scanning, and one point for the sub scanning) are not shifted.
  • Page 106 b. Monochrome copy check items (Check to confirm the following:) There are 12 void areas. There are no white and black streaks. The resolution of 4.0 (5 points) can be seen. The background density is not so light. The density difference between the F and the R sides is not so The black low-density gradation is copied slightly.
  • Page 107 (Method 2) (Method 2) Use SIM46-21 to print the color balance adjustment sheet, and When the PCL or the PS printer function is not provided (GDI check each process (CMY) black patch color balance and the black model), use this method for check. patch in order to confirm that the color balance adjustment is Use SIM 67-25 to print the color balance adjustment sheet and proper or not more precisely.
  • Page 108 (2) Adjustment procedures Set the SIT chart (UKOG-0280FCZZ or UKOG-0280FCZ1) to the reference position on the left rear frame side of the docu- Since the SIT chart (UKOG-0280FCZZ or UKOG-0280FC Z1) ment table. is easily discolored by sunlight (especially ultraviolet rays) and humidity and temperature, put it in a bag (such as a dark file) Set the chart so that the lighter density side of the patch is on and store in a dark place of low temperature and low humidity.
  • Page 109 • Relationship between the factory target and the service target and the color balance target for the user color balance adjustment in the copy color balance adjustment (Automatic adjustment) (SIM 46-74/46-24) Color balance target in the copy color balance automatic adjustment (SIM 46-24) Factory color balance Service color balance Factory setting...
  • Page 110 It is recommended to keep the printed adjustment pattern created A color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed by another with SIM 46-21. This adjustment pattern can be used to register the machine can be used. same color balance target to another machine. Set the pattern so that the light density side is on the left side.
  • Page 111 Enter the SIM 63-8 mode. Press [EXECUTE] key. Press [YES] key. The service color balance target and the color balance target for the user color balance adjustment are set to the same color bal- ance as the factory color balance target. SET 1B Printer color balance adjustment target setup •...
  • Page 112 • Factory target in the printer color balance adjustment (Automatic adjustment) (SIM 46-74/67-24) By use of SIM 67-26, one of the following color balances can be set as the factory color balance target. Each of the three color balances cannot be changed. (Fixed) SIM67-28 Factory color balance target (DEF2) = Factory color balance target...
  • Page 113 Enter the SIM 67-27 mode. (Procedures to set the service color balance target and the color balance target for the user color balance adjustment to the same color balance as the factory color balance target) This procedure must not be executed when the copy color balance was adjusted with SIM 67-25 to a unique color balance requested by the user and it was registered as the service color balance tar- get with SIM 67-27.
  • Page 114 b. Adjustment procedures (Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman) Copy/printer color balance and density adjustment (Automatic adjustment) (SIM46-74) procedure flowchart Start Execute ADJ10B Copy color balance and density/Printer color balance and density adjustment (automatic density). (SIM46-74) (Copy color balance and density adjustment (automatic adjustment)) Enter the SIM46-74 mode, and select A4 (11"...
  • Page 115 Enter the SIM46-74 mode. Select [FACTORY] target, and press [EXECUTE] key. When the color balance is customized by the manual color bal- ance adjustment (SIM 46-21) according to the user's request, and the color balance is registered with SIM63-7 as the service target, if the color balance is required to be adjusted, select the [SERVICE] target.
  • Page 116 Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the The printer color balance adjustment (step 1) is automatically procedure 5) on the document table. performed and the color balance check patch image is printed out. Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the procedure 2) on the document table.
  • Page 117 10) When "COMPLETED THIS PROCEDURE" is displayed, the 10-C Copy quality adjustment (Basic adjustment) adjustment operation is completed. This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: Cancel SIM46-74. * When a consumable part (developer, OPC drum, transfer belt) is replaced.
  • Page 118 b. Adjustment procedure (Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman) Copy color balance and density adjustment (Automatic adjustment) (SIM46-24) procedure flowchart Start Execute ADJ10C(1) Copy color balance and density adjustment (automatic density). Enter the SIM46-24 mode, and select A4 (11" x 8.5") paper. (Automatic selection) Press [EXECUTE] key.
  • Page 119 Enter the SIM 46-24 mode. The copy color balance adjustment is automatically executed to print the color balance check patch image. Wait until the operation panel shown in procedure 5) is displayed. High density density Press [EXECUTE] key. (A4/11" x 8.5" or A3/11" x 17" paper is automatically selected.) The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed out.
  • Page 120 Check the color balance and density. 11) Use the servicing color test chart (UKOG-0317FCZZ/UKOG- 0317FC11) in the Text/Printed Photo mode (Manual) to check (Refer to the item of the copy color balance and density the copy color balance/density. (Refer to the item of the copy check.) color balance and density check.) Use SIM44-26 to execute the halftone image correction.
  • Page 121 b. Adjustment procedure Copy color balance and density adjustment (Manual adjustment) procedure flowchart (SIM46-21) Start Execute ADJ10C(2) (Copy color balance and density adjustment) (Manual adjustment). (*1) Enter the SIM46-21 mode, and select A4 (11" x 8.5") paper. (Automatic selection) Press [EXECUTE] key. (The adjustment check pattern is printed.) Refer to the printed adjustment check pattern, and select a target adjustment color with the color keys (C, M, Y, K).
  • Page 122 Enter the SIM46-21 mode. Patch B may not be copied. Patch A must not be copied. When, however, the color balance is adjusted according to a request from the user, there is no need to set to the standard color balance stated above. If the color balance of each patch of the process black (CMY mixed color) is slightly shifted to Magenta, it means that the adjustment is proper.
  • Page 123 (Normal end (Auto transition)) (Normal end (Auto transition)) (Abnormal end (Auto transition)) (Abnormal end (Auto transition)) After completion of the operation, the simulation is canceled. After completion of the operation, the simulation is canceled. Make a copy of the servicing color test chart (UKOG- 0317FCZZ/UKOG-0317FC11) and a user's document accord- ing to necessity in the Text/Printed Photo mode (Manual) and This procedure is to save the copy color balance adjustment...
  • Page 124 10-D Copy / Image send / FAX image quality adjustment (Individual adjustment) a. General This adjustment is used to execute the fine adjustment in each mode only when a satisfactory image quality is not obtained by the basic adjust- ments ADJ 10B and ADJ 10C or there is a request from the user. Normally there is no need to execute this adjustment. In this adjustment, the adjustment result may be applied to the image send mode and the FAX mode as well as the copy mode.
  • Page 125 Copy MODE IMAGE SEND(SCAN) MODE Monochrome Monochrome Color mode Color mode mode mode Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Printer 46-41 FAX send image density adjustment  (Normal text mode) 46-42 FAX send image density adjustment  (Fine text mode) 46-43 FAX send image density adjustment ...
  • Page 126 Select the copy mode to be adjusted with the scroll key. 10-D Color copy density adjustment (for each Setting Display/Item Content Default range color copy mode) (separately for the low- AUTO Auto 1 - 99 density area and the high-density area) HIGH 1 - 99 (No need to adjust normally)
  • Page 127 Enter the adjustment value with 10-key and press [OK] key. Select the copy mode to be adjusted with the scroll key. When adjusting the copy density on the low density part, select Setting "LOW" mode and change the adjustment value. When adjust- Display/Item Content Default...
  • Page 128 Enter the SIM 46-10 mode. Select the copy mode to be adjusted with the mode key. Select a color to change the adjustment value with the color key. Select the density level (point) to be adjusted with the scroll key. Density level Adjustment Item/Display...
  • Page 129 POINT17 Point 17 1 - 999 setting NORMAL Enter the adjustment value with 10-key and press [OK] key. SHARP When the adjustment value is increased, the density is AE_WIDTH AE exposure width FULL FULL increased. When the adjustment value is decreased, the den- PART sity is decreased.
  • Page 130 PRESCAN: 10-D Once the densities on the document surface are scanned, the out- Document low density image density put image density is determined according to the average of the reproduction adjustment in the automatic scanned densities. (The output image density is even for all the surface.) monochrome (Copy/Scan/FAX) mode AE WIDTH FULL:...
  • Page 131 10-D Display/Item Content Default value Copy/Scan low density image density COLOR PUSH: Printed photo 1 - 9 adjustment (for each mode) PRINTED PHOTO (color PUSH) (No need to adjust normally) COLOR PUSH: Photograph 1 - 9 PHOTOGRAPH (color PUSH) This adjustment is used to adjust the image density in the low den- COLOR PUSH: Text/Photograph 1 - 9...
  • Page 132 Select the mode to be adjusted with the scroll key. Enter the SIM 46-27 mode. Adjust- Display/Item Content ment Default (Copy mode) range BLACK TEXT Black character edge 1 - 99 (SLOPE)*1 gamma skew adjustment BLACK TEXT Black character edge 1 - 99 (INTERCEPT)*1 density adjustment...
  • Page 133 Select the mode to be adjusted with the scroll key. 10-D Monochrome (Copy/Scan/FAX) mode color Display/Item Adjustment Content Default (Copy mode) range document reproduction adjustment Gray making setting (R/G) 0 - 99 (No need to adjust normally) Gray making setting (B/G) 0 - 99 Use to adjust the reproducibility for the red image and the yellow Enter the adjustment value with 10-key.
  • Page 134 Select the AUTO MODE or the MANUAL MODE with the mode Display/Item (Copy mode) Select button Content Default key. AUTO AUTO0 (-) LUT2 Auto mode NORMAL Select the mode to be adjusted with the scroll key. judgment 0 (-) LUT1 NOMAL Display/Item (Copy mode) Select button...
  • Page 135 Enter the SIM 46-60 mode. 10-key Select the mode to be adjusted with the scroll key. Display/Item Content Setting range Default NOTE SCREEN FILTER Sharpness (filter) adjustment of dot pattern Strong emphasis 3 (Auto) Apply to auto copy mode LEVEL image in auto copy mode only Soft emphasis...
  • Page 136 Select the item A, B with the scroll key. 10-D (12) Copy high density image density Setting Display/Item Content Default range reproduction setting (Normally CMY engine maximum unnecessary to the setting change) (0:ENABLE density correction mode If a tone gap occurs on part of high density in copy mode, or if there 1:DISABLE) Enable 0 - 1...
  • Page 137 10-D (13) 10-D (14) Copy color balance adjustment RSPF mode (Copy/Scan/FAX) density (Single color copy mode) adjustment (No need to adjust normally) (No need to adjust normally) This setting is normally not required, however, in the following cases, make changes to the setting: This adjustment is used to set the color balance and the density in the single color copy mode to the user's request.
  • Page 138 Enter the adjustment value with 10-key. Select ENABLE or DISABLE with 10-key. In case of increase of image density, input large numeric When disabling, set to "0" (NO). When enabling, set to "1" value. Or in case of diluting the image density, input small (Yes).
  • Page 139 Select item 10-D (16) Content NOTE (Mode/Image) Copy gamma, color balance adjustment for WOVEN1* Adjustment item when adjusting 20cpm/23cpm/ each dither (Automatic adjustment) the watermark density in the 31cpm(G) machine: watermark mode 1 Disable a. General WOVEN2* Adjustment item when adjusting This simulation is used to improve the image quality in a certain the watermark density in the mode.
  • Page 140 10-D (17) Dropout color adjustment (Normally not required.) (26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine) General (Purpose): This adjustment is used to adjust the range of reproduction of color document images as monochrome images in the image send mode (monochrome manual text mode). In other words, it is used to adjust the level of chroma of color images which are reproduced as monochrome images.
  • Page 141 10-D (18) Watermark adjustment (Normally not required) This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: (26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine) * When there is request from the user. (When a satisfactory result General (Purpose): is not obtained from the adjustment in the system setting mode.) This adjustment is used to adjust the reproduction capability of the * When there is request from the user.
  • Page 142 Changing adjustment values of adjustment items A - I and Watermark The watermark color is available in Cyan, Magenta, and trade off color Black. Containing Characters embedded in a watermark, such as "COPY Kinds of characters INHIBITED," are called containing characters. watermarks Adjustment Kinds of...
  • Page 143 Watermark adjustment in the system setting 10-E Printer image quality adjustment System setting  Security setting  Watermark print  (Basic adjustment) Contrast tab Requisite condition before execution of the printer color bal- Watermark kind ance/density adjustment Density Adjustment mode selection Before execution of the printer color balance/density adjustment, Character To increase the...
  • Page 144 b. Adjustment procedure (Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman) Printer color balance and density adjustment (Automatic adjustment) procedure flowchart (SIM67-24) Start Execute ADJ10E(1) (Printer color balance and density adjustment) (Automatic adjustment). Enter the SIM67-24 mode, and select A4 (11" x 8.5") paper. Press [EXECUTE] key.
  • Page 145 Enter the SIM 67-24 mode. The copy color balance adjustment is automatically executed and prints the color balance check patch image. Wait until the operation panel shown in the procedure 5) is displayed. PRINTER CALIBRATION Press [EXECUTE] key. (A4/11" x 8.5" or A3/11" x 17" paper is automatically selected.) The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed out.
  • Page 146 Check the color balance and density. b. Adjustment procedure (Refer to the item of the printer color balance and density Printer color balance and density adjustment (Manual adjustment) procedure check.) flowchart (SIM67-25) When satisfactory color balance and density are not obtained from the automatic adjustment by selecting the factory target in Start procedure 4), change the factory color balance target with SIM...
  • Page 147 Enter the SIM 67-25 mode. Check that the following specification is satisfied or the color balance is satisfactory. If not, execute the following procedures. PRINTER CALIBRATION Low density High density 10-key blend 1) The max. density section is not blurred. 2) Patch C or D of each of Y, M, C, and BK is very slightly copied.
  • Page 148 Check the color balance and density. Enter the adjustment value and press the [OK] key. (Refer to the item of the printer color balance and density In case of increase of the image density on low density part, check.) increase the adjustment value. For diluting the image density on low density part, decrease the adjustment value.
  • Page 149 Press [EXECUTE] key. Setting Display/Item Content Default range The color balance adjustment is automatically performed. MAGENTA MAX Scanner target value for 0 - 999 The adjustment pattern is printed out. Check it for any abnor- TARGET MAGENTA maximum density mality. correction Press [OK] key.
  • Page 150 (Auto color calibration by the user (Auto color balance adjust- 10-F ment)) Automatic color balance adjustment by the user (Printer color balance automatic adjustment ENABLE setting and This adjustment is based on the service target color balance set adjustment) (Normally unnecessary to the with SIM 67-27 or SIM 67-28.
  • Page 151 Enter the SIM 40-2 mode. Open the manual paper feed guide to the maximum width posi- tion. EXECUTE Press [EXECUTE] key. [EXECUTE] key is highlighted. Then it returns to the normal display. The maximum width position detection level of the manual paper feed guide is recognized.
  • Page 152 11-B RSPF paper feed tray document size (width) ADJ 12 Document size detection sensor adjustment adjustment This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * The RSPF paper feed tray section has been disassembled. * When the original size sensor section has been disassembled.
  • Page 153 Check to confirm that there is no shift between the display frame and the detection position when the touch panel is pressed. Adjustment * When pressing the touch panel, never use a sharp tip (such EXECUTE Adjustment completed failed as a needle or a pin).
  • Page 154 Check that the inside dimension of the printed halftone is 240  ADJ 15 Print image position, image 0.5mm. magnification ratio, void area, off-center adjustment (Print engine) (Manual adjustment) Normally if the adjustment is executed by ADJ 4 (automatic adjust- ment), there is no need to execute this adjustment.
  • Page 155 Enter the SIM 50-10 mode. Enter the SIM 50-1 mode. EXECUTE EXECUTE 10-key End of print Set A4 (11 x 8.5") paper to all the paper feed trays. Select an adjustment item of the target paper feed tray among items B - Select an adjustment item (DENA, DENB, FRONT/REAR) with N and enter the adjustment value.
  • Page 156 That is, adjustment value of item (DENB-XXX) fine adjusts to Select the target paper feed tray (MAIN-XX) with the scroll key. adjustment item (DENB) for each paper tray. Display/Item Content Setting range After execution of the above, perform procedures 1) - 4) to Not select check that the void area is within the specified range.
  • Page 157 Loosen the paper feed tray off-center adjustment screws (2 This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: pcs.) at the center section of the lift plate of the paper feed tray, * When the copy magnification ratio in the copy image main scan- and change the gear unit position in the front/rear frame direc- ning direction is not properly adjusted.
  • Page 158 Make a normal copy and obtain the copy magnification ratio. 16-B Scan image magnification ratio adjustment Go to the copy mode, and make a copy. (sub scanning direction) (Manual adjustment) (Document table mode) (Original dimension - Copy dimension) Copy magnifi- 100% cation ratio Original dimension...
  • Page 159 RSPF 16-C Scan image magnification ratio adjustment Setting Default Item Display Content (main scanning direction) range value (Manual adjustment) (RSPF mode) CCD(MAIN) SCAN main scanning 1 - 99 magnification ratio This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: adjustment (CCD) * When the scan control PWB is replaced.
  • Page 160 Make a duplex copy at the normal ratio on A4 paper. Enter an image magnification ratio adjustment value with 10- key, and press [OK] key. Measure the images on the copy paper and the original images. When the adjustment value is increased, the image magnifica- tion ratio is increased.
  • Page 161 Enter the SIM 50-12 mode. Set the adjustment chart to the RSPF. Make a duplex copy in the normal magnification ratio from the manual paper feed tray, and check the image position on the front surface and the back surface of the copy paper. original copy Select the adjustment mode OC with the scroll key.
  • Page 162 SIM50-6 ADJ 18 Copy image position and image Setting Default Item/Display Content loss adjustment range value SIDE1 Front surface 1 - 99 (Manual adjustment) document scan position adjustment (CCD) SIDE2 Back surface 1 - 99 Normally if the adjustment is executed by ADJ 4 (automatic adjust- document scan ment), there is no need to execute this adjustment.
  • Page 163 Enter the SIM 50-1 mode. Setting Default Item/Display Content range value DENB-CS4 Tray 4 correction 1 - 99 scanning value direction DENB-LCC LCC correction 1 - 99 print area value correction DENB-ADU ADU correction 1 - 99 value value DENB-HV Heavy paper 1 - 99 correction value...
  • Page 164 18-B Image scanning position adjustment 18-C Copy image position, image loss, void area (Manual adjustment) (RSPF mode) adjustment (Manual adjustment) (RSPF mode) This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * When the scan control PWB is replaced. This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: * When the EEPROM on the scan control PWB is replaced.
  • Page 165 Make a duplex copy in 100% in the RSPF mode. Check to Setting Default confirm that the lead edge image loss is within 4.0  1.0mm on Item/Display Content range value the front surface and the back surface. The paper lead edge SIDE1 Front surface 1 - 99...
  • Page 166 Enter the adjustment value of TRAIL EDGE (SIDE1/SIDE2) ADJ 19 Finisher and punch unit with 10-key, and press [OK] key. TRAIL EDGE (SIDE 1): adjustments (alignment, punch Rear edge image loss adjustment value (Front surface) hole position, staple position) TRAIL EDGE (SIDE 2): Rear edge image loss adjustment value (Back surface) This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: (When the adjustment value is increased, the rear edge image...
  • Page 167 Select an adjustment target item with the scroll key. Change when the Setting Default Purpose (Case where the Change when the adjustment value is Item/Display Content adjustment range value adjustment is required) increased or decreased value is changed by 1 FRONT Alignment position 2 - 18...
  • Page 168 Purpose Change when Setting Default (Case where the Change when the adjustment value is increased the adjustment Item/Display Content range value adjustment is or decreased value is required) changed by 1 FRONT Alignment position 35 - 65 When the paper F side paper When the adjustment value is 0.2mm...
  • Page 169 Purpose Change when Setting Default (Case where the Change when the adjustment value is increased the adjustment Item/Display Content range value adjustment is or decreased value is required) changed by 1 PUNCH HOLE Punch hole 30 - 60 When the punch Punch position When the adjustment value is 0.2mm...

  • Page 170: Simulation

    MX-3610N [5] SIMULATION Service Manual 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine Double-click the [HOME] key. (Total use quantity/Toner remaining quantity display mode screen) 1. General and purpose The simulation mode has the following functions, to display the machine operating status, identify the trouble position and causes in an earlier stage, and to efficiently setup and adjust the machine for improved serviceability.
  • Page 171 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine START (Copy mode) Press the Program key. Press the asterisk (*) key. Press the clear key. Press the Program key. Standby for entry of Press the SYSTEM SIM code. SETTINGS key Enter the main code of SIM with the 10-key. The main code of SIM is displayed.
  • Page 172 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine START (Copy mode) Double-click the HOME key. Touch the VER display section. Press the sharp (#) key. Press the asterisk (*) key. Press the clear key. Press the Program key. Standby for entry of Press the BACK key SIM code.

  • Page 173: List Of Simulation Codes

    3. List of simulation codes Main Functions Section Used to check the operation of the scanner (reading) unit and the control circuit. Scanner (reading) Used to check the sensors in the scanner (reading) section and the related circuits. Scanner (reading) Used to check the operation of the scanner (reading) unit and the control circuit.
  • Page 174 Main Functions Section Used to display the user data delete history. Used to check the values of the counters related to the scan - image send. Used to display the error code list and the contents. Used to output the various set data lists. Used to output the trouble history list of paper jam and misfeed.
  • Page 175 Main Functions Section Used to set non-detection of communication error (U7-00) with RIC. (FSS function) Used to set the sender's registration number and the HOST server telephone number. (FSS function) Used to set the initial call and toner order auto send. (FSS function) Used to set the machine tag No.

  • Page 176: Firmware Update

    Main Functions Section Used to adjust the copy density in the copy mode. Used to adjust the copy density in the copy mode. Used to adjust the density in the image send mode. Used to adjust the density in the image send mode. Used to adjust the image send mode color balance RGB.
  • Page 177 Main Functions Section Copy image position, image loss adjustment Used to adjust the copy image position and the image loss. (This simulation is a simplified version of SIM 50-1.) (18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine) Used to adjust the print lead edge image position. (PRINTER MODE) Used to adjust the copy image position and the image loss.

  • Page 178: Operation Panel Section

    Main Functions Section Used to adjust the touch panel (LCD display section) detection coordinates. Operation panel section Used to display the touch panel (LCD display section) detection coordinates. Used to check the operation panel key input. Used to display the FAX-related soft SW (2 - 150) on the LCD to allow changing the soft SW while checking with the LCD.

  • Page 179: Details Of Simulation

    4. Details of simulation Purpose Operation test/check Function (Purpose) Used to check the operations of the auto- Purpose Operation test/check matic document feeder and the control cir- Function (Purpose) Used to check the operation of the scanner cuit. (reading) unit and the control circuit. Section RSPF Section...
  • Page 180 Display Content FSLD Staple lead edge detector Purpose Operation test/check FSSHPS Stapler shift home position sensor Function (Purpose) Used to check the operations of the loads FSSS Staple safety sensor in the automatic document feeder and the FSSW Safety switch control circuit.
  • Page 181 Saddle stitch finisher (MX-FN10) Display Content Purpose Operation test/check FDRLM Paper exit roller lift motor Gripper motor Function (Purpose) Used to check the operation of the load in FPAM_F Paper alignment motor F the finisher and the control circuit. FPAM_R Paper alignment motor R Section Finisher...
  • Page 182 Change when the Setting Default Purpose (Case where the Change when the adjustment value is Item/Display Content adjustment range value adjustment is required) increased or decreased value is changed by 1 STAPLE Stapling position 68 - 132 When the staple off-center is Staple When the adjustment value is 0.155mm...
  • Page 183 Purpose Change when Setting Default (Case where the Change when the adjustment value is increased the adjustment Item/Display Content range value adjustment is or decreased value is required) changed by 1 STAPLE REAR Stapling position 45 - 75 When the stapling Stapling position When the adjustment value is 0.2mm...
  • Page 184 Desk Display Content D1LM Tray 1 lift-up motor D1PFC Tray 1 paper feed clutch D2LM Tray 2 lift-up motor Purpose Operation test/check D2PFC Tray 2 paper feed clutch DPFM Desk transport motor Function (Purpose) Used to check the operations of the sen- DPTRC Desk paper transport clutch sors and detectors in the desk/large capac-...

  • Page 185: Paper Exit Section

    Purpose Operation test/check Function (Purpose) Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and the control circuit. Purpose Operation test/check Section Fusing Function (Purpose) Used to check the operations of the load in Operation/Procedure the paper transport system (clutches and Select the item to be operation checked with the touch panel solenoids) and the control circuits.
  • Page 186 Mode Mode select Content NOTE display Purpose Operation test/check button PRINT Print position Print position - Transfer Function (Purpose) Used to check the operations of each fan position - Non-transfer FREE Non-transport motor and its control circuit. position (Repeated in this position Section Others...
  • Page 187 Purpose Setting Function (Purpose) Used to set the operating intermittent aging cycle. Purpose Operation test/check/adjustment Section Function (Purpose) Used to check and adjust the operations of Operation/Procedure the developing voltage in each print mode Enter the intermittent aging operation cycle (unit: sec) with 10- and the control circuit.
  • Page 188 Purpose Operation test/check/adjustment Function (Purpose) Used to check and adjust the operation of the main charger grid voltage in each printer mode and the control circuit. * When the middle speed is adjusted, the low speed are also adjusted simulta- neously.
  • Page 189 18cpm/20cpm/ 26cpm/31cpm 36cpm machine 23cpm machine machine Setting Item/Display Content Actual Actual Actual range Default Default Default output output output value value value value value value TC1 LOW SPEED CL Primary Color Low speed 51 - 255 6A 6A 6A transfer bias TC1 MIDDLE SPEED...
  • Page 190 This simulation must be executed without installing the toner car- tridges. If this simulation is executed with the toner cartridges installed, Purpose Operation test/check toner will be forcibly supplied to the developing unit, resulting in Function (Purpose) Used to check the operations of the sen- overtoner.
  • Page 191 16-- 22-1 Purpose Clear/Cancel (Trouble etc.) Purpose Adjustment/Setting/Operation data output/ Check Function (Purpose) Used to cancel the self-diag "U2" trouble. Function (Purpose) Used to check the print count value in each Section MFP PWB / PCU PWB / SCU PWB section and each operation mode.

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