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PF-770 SERVICE MANUAL Published in April 2011 3NGSM061 Rev.1...
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CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. It may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for proper disposal. ATTENTION IL Y A UN RISQUE D’EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACEE PAR UN MODELE DE TYPE INCORRECT.
Safety precautions This booklet provides safety warnings and precautions for our service personnel to ensure the safety of their customers, their machines as well as themselves during maintenance activities. Service personnel are advised to read this booklet carefully to familiarize themselves with the warnings and precautions described here before engaging in maintenance activities.
Safety warnings and precautions Various symbols are used to protect our service personnel and customers from physical danger and to prevent damage to their property. These symbols are described below: DANGER: High risk of serious bodily injury or death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with warning messages using this symbol.
1. Installation Precautions WARNING • Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections to one outlet: they may cause fire or electric shock. When using an extension cable, always check that it is adequate for the rated current...................... •...
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2. Precautions for Maintenance WARNING • Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before starting machine disassembly....• Always follow the procedures for maintenance described in the service manual and other related brochures............................• Under no circumstances attempt to bypass or disable safety features including safety mechanisms and protective circuits.
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• Do not remove the ozone filter, if any, from the copier except for routine replacement....... • Do not pull on the AC power cord or connector wires on high-voltage components when removing them; always hold the plug itself......................•...
1-1 Specifications 1-1-1 Specifications Item Specifications Paper weight 60 to 300g/m Paper types Plain (80g/m or less), Thick (256g/m or less), recycled Paper size A4, B5,Letter Paper capacity 3000 sheets (80g/m 321 (W) x 504 (H) x 620 (D) mm Dimensions ”...
1-1-2 Parts names Figure 1-1-1 1. Front cover 5. SD paper feed unit 2. Lift plate 6. Rear cover 3. Paper width guide front 7. Electrical wire cover 4. Paper width guide rear 8. Left cover 1-1-2...
1-2 Installation 1-2-1 Installation environment Installation location (Be based on the machine establishment place.) Avoid direct sunlight or bright lighting. Ensure that the photo conductor will not be exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light when removing paper jams. Avoid locations subject to high temperature and high humidity or low temperature and low humidity;...
(2) Remove the tapes and pad Procedure Tape 1. Remove five tapes. Tape Tape Tape Tape Figure 1-2-2 2. Remove two tapes and remove the con- nector wire. Tape Tape Connector wire Figure 1-2-3 1-2-3...
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3. Pull the deck forward. Tape 4. Remove four tapes from the pad. Tape 5. Remove the pad from the deck. 6. Gently push the deck back in. Tape Tape Deck Figure 1-2-4 1-2-4...
1-2-3 Installing the SD cassette heater (Option) Procedure (Side deck side) Rear cover 1. Remove the connector of the paper feeder on the main body side. 2. Remove four screws and then remove the rear cover. Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 1-2-5 3.
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5. Pull the deck forward. Deck Figure 1-2-7 6. Install the SD cassette heater by using two screws on the base. Screw Screw SD cassette heater Figure 1-2-8 1-2-6...
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7. Connect the connector of the SD cas- sette heater to the connector of the inlet SD cassette heater electrical wire. 8. Pass through the wire of the SD cas- sette heater to four wire saddles and the edging saddle. 9.
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12. Connect the connector of the heater Connector of paper feeder outlet assembly to the connector of the paper feeder. 13. Install the heater outlet assembly by using removed two screws. Screw Connector Screw Heater outlet assembly Figure 1-2-11 14. Connect the side deck and the paper feeder by the AC power code and the connector wire.
1-3 Maintenance Mode 1-3-1 Maintenance mode The machine is equipped with a maintenance function which can be used to maintain and service the machine. (1) Executing a maintenance item Start Enter “10871087” using Maintenance mode is entered. the numeric keys. Enter the maintenance item The maintenance item is selected.
(2) Maintenance modes item list Section Item Content of maintenance item Initial setting General U000 Outputting an own-status report U001 Exiting the maintenance mode U019 Displaying the ROM version Drive, U034 Adjusting the print start timing paper feed LSU Out Top 0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0 and paper LSU Out Left...
(3) Contents of the maintenance mode items Item No. Description U000 Outputting an own-status report Description Outputs lists of the current settings of the maintenance items, and paper jam and service call occurrences. Outputs the event log or service status page. Also sends output data to the USB memory.
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Item No. Description U000 Method: Send to the USB memory 1. Press the power key on the operation panel, and after verifying the main power indicator has gone off, switch off the main power switch. 2. Insert USB memory in USB memory slot. 3.
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Item No. Description U000 Detail of event log Items Description Controller BROM version Operation panel mask version Machine serial number Paper Jam Count. Event Remembers 1 to 16 of The total page count Log code (hexadeci- occurrence. If the occur- at the time of the mal, 5 categories) rence of the previous...
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Item No. Description U000 Items Description Paper Jam (d) Detail of paper type (Hexadecimal) cont. 01: Plain 0A: Color 15: Custom 1 02: Transparency 0B: Prepunched 16: Custom 2 03: Preprinted 0C: Envelope 17: Custom 3 04: Labels 0D: Cardstock 18: Custom 4 05: Bond 0E: Coated...
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Item No. Description U000 Items Description Service Call Count. Service Code Remembers 1 to 8 The total page Self diagnostic error code of occurrence of self count at the time of (See page 1-4-3) diagnostics error. If the self diagnostics the occurrence of error.
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Item No. Description U000 Items Description (12) Counter Log (f) Paper jam (g) Self diagnostic (h) Maintenance item error replacing Comprised of Indicates the log Indicates the log Indicates the log coun- three log coun- counter of paper counter of self diag- ter depending on the ters including jams depending on...
Item No. Description U000 Service status page (1) Service Status Page 27/10/2010 12:00 Firmware version 2LC_2000.000.000 2010.10.27 [XXXXXXXX] [XXXXXXXX] [XXXXXXXX] Controller Information Memory status Total Size 2.0 GB (32) FRPO Status Default Pattern Switch Time Default Font Number C5*1000+C2*100+C3 00000 Local Time Zone +01:00 Amsterdam Date and Time...
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Item No. Description U000 Service status page (2) Service Status Page 27/10/2010 12:00 Firmware version 2LC_2000.000.000 2010.10.27 [XXXXXXXX] [XXXXXXXX] [XXXXXXXX] Engine Information Send Information (33) (37) NVRAM Version _1F31225_1F31225 Date and Time 10/10/27 (34) (38) Scanner Version 2LC_1200.001.089 Address (35) FAX Slot1 FAX BOOT Version 2LC_5000.001.001...
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Item No. Description U000 Detail of service status page Description Supplement Firmware version System date Engine soft version Engine boot version Operation panel mask version Machine serial number Total memory size Local time zone Report output date Day/Month/Year hour:minute (10) NTP server name (11) Presence or absence of the...
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Item No. Description U000 Description Supplement (27) Fax kit information This item is printed only when the fax kit is installed. (28) Number of rings 0 to 15 (29) Number of rings before auto- 0 to 15 matic switching (30) Number of rings before connect- 0 to 15 ing to answering machine...
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Item No. Description U000 Description Supplement (43) Life counter (The first line) Machine life/MP tray/Cassette 1/Cassette 2/ Cassette 3/Cassette 4/Duplex (44) Life counter (The second line) Drum unit K/Drum unit C/Drum unit M/Drum unit Y/ Transfer belt unit/Developer unit K/ Developer unit C/Developer unit M/ Developer unit Y/Maintenance kit A/ Maintenance kit B...
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Item No. Description U000 Description Supplement (59) Calibration information Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow (60) Calibration information (61) Calibration information (62) Calibration information (63) Calibration information (64) Calibration information (65) Calibration information (66) Calibration information (67) Calibration information (68) Calibration information (69) RFID information (70) RFID reader/writer version infor- mation...
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Item No. Description U019 Displaying the ROM version Description Displays the part number of the ROM fitted to each PWB. Purpose To check the part number or to decide, if the newest version of ROM is installed. Method 1. Press the start key. The ROM version are displayed. 2.
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Item No. Description U019 Display Description Side paper feeder / Side large capacity feeder ROM PF2 Boot Side paper feeder / Side large capacity feeder booting 1000-sheet finisher / 4000-sheet finisher ROM DF Boot 1000-sheet finisher / 4000-sheet finisher booting Punch unit ROM PH Boot Punch unit booting...
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Item No. Description U034 Adjusting the print start timing Description Adjusts the leading edge registration or center line. Purpose Make the adjustment if there is a regular error between the leading edges of the copy image and original. Make the adjustment if there is a regular error between the center lines of the copy image and original.
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Item No. Description U034 Adjustment: Leading edge registration adjustment 1. Press the system menu key. 2. Press the start key to output a test pattern. 3. Press the system menu key. 4. Select the item to be adjusted. [LSU Out Top] Setting Initial Change in...
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Item No. Description U034 [LSU Out Top B/W] [LSU Out Top 3/4] Setting Initial Change in Display Description range setting value per step MPT(L) Paper feed from MP tray -3.0 to 3.0 0.1 mm (when large size paper is used) Cassette(L) Paper feed from cassette -3.0 to 3.0...
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Item No. Description U034 Adjustment: Center line adjustment 1. Press the system menu key. 2. Press the start key to output a test pattern. 3. Press the system menu key. 4. Select the item to be adjusted. Setting Initial Change in Display Description range...
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Item No. Description U247 Setting the paper feed device Description Turns on motor and clutches of paper feeder device. Purpose To check the operation of motor and clutches of paper feed device. Method 1. Press the start key. 2. Select the paper feed device. Display Description Paper feeder...
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Item No. Description U247 Method: [LCF/Side LCF] 1. Press [Motor], [Clutch] or [Solenoid] and select the item. Display Description Motor PF paper feed motor (PFPFM) is turned off PF paper feed motor (PFPFM) is turned on Clutch PF paper conveying clutch 1 (PFPCCL1) is turned on PF paper conveying clutch 2 (PFPCCL2) is turned on V Feed PF paper conveying clutch 3 (PFPCCL3) is turned on...
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Item No. Description U247 Completion Press the stop key. The screen for selecting a maintenance item No. is displayed. U327 Setting the cassette heater control Description Sets the cassette heater control. Purpose To change the setting according to the machine installation environment. Setting 1.
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Item No. Description U341 Specific paper feed location setting for printing function Description Sets a paper feed location specified for printer output (only if a printer kit is installed). Purpose To use a paper feed location only for printer output. A paper feed location specified for printer output cannot be used for copy output.
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Item No. Description U901 Checking copy counts by paper feed locations Description Displays or clears paper feed counts by paper feed locations. Purpose To check the time to replace consumable parts. Also to clear the counts after replacing the con- sumable parts.
1-4 Troubleshooting 1-4-1 Paper mis feed detection (1) Paper mis feed indication When a paper mis feed occurs, the machine immediately stops printing and displays the paper mis feed mes- sage on the operation panel. To remove paper mis fed in the machine, pull out the cassette, open the paper conveying unit or paper conveying cover.
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Code Contents Conditions location* 0000 Initial jam The power is turned on when a sensor in the con- veying system is on. 0108 Waiting for option package Option package won’t become ready. to become ready 0505 No paper feed from cas- SMT feed sensor (SMTFS) does not turn on during sette 5 paper feed from cassette 5.
1-4-2 Self-diagnostic function (1) Self-diagnostic function This machine is equipped with self-diagnostic function. When a problem is detected, the machine stops print- ing and display an error message on the operation panel. An error message consists of a message prompting a contact to service personnel and a four-digit error code indicating the type of the error.
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Check procedures/ Code Contents Causes corrective measures 1820 Paper feeder communication Improper installa- Follow installation instruction carefully again. error tion paper A communication error from feeder. paper feeder is detected 10 Defective con- Reinsert the connector. Also check for conti- times in succession.
1-4-3 Electric problems If the part causing the problem was not supplied, use the unit including the part for replacement. Troubleshooting to each failure must be in the order of the numbered symptoms. Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Defective connector Reinsert the connector.
1-4-4 Mechanical problems If the part causing the problem was not supplied, use the unit including the part for replacement. Problem Causes/check procedures Corrective measures Check if the surfaces of the following Clean with isopropyl alcohol. No paper feed. rollers are dirty with paper powder. SD forwarding pulley SD paper feed pulley SD separation pulley...
1-5 Assembly and Disassembly 1-5-1 Precautions for assembly and disassembly (1) Precautions Before starting disassembly, press the Power key on the operation panel to off. Make sure that the Power lamp is off before turning off the main power switch. And then unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. When handling PWBs (printed wiring boards), do not touch parts with bare hands.
1-5-2 Paper feed section (1) Detaching and refitting the SD forwarding pulley and SD paper feed pulley. Procedure 1. Remove the screw and then remove the electrical wire cover. Electrical wire cover Screw Figure 1-5-1 2. Remove the connector from the main body.
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6. Remove two stop rings A from the SD Stop rings A paper feed pulley axis. 7. Remove the stop ring B and then slide Stop ring B the joint. Joint SD paper feed pulley axis Figure 1-5-3 8. Slide the two bearings at the both ends Spring Bearing of the paper feed pulley holder.
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10. Remove the stop ring from the paper Stop ring Paper feed pulley axis feed pulley axis. 11. Pull out the paper feed pulley axis and remove the torque limiter, SD paper feed pulley and one way clutch. One way clutch SD paper feed pulley Torque limiter Paper feed pulley holder...
(2) Detaching and refitting the SD separation pulley. Procedure 1. Remove the SD paper feed unit. Spacer (see 1-5-2) 2. Turn the SD paper feed unit inside out. Stop ring 3. Remove the stop ring from the separa- tion pulley axis. 4.
1-5-3 PWBs (1) Detaching and refitting the SD main PWB. Procedure 1. Remove four screws and then remove Rear cover the rear cover. Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 1-5-9 2. Remove all connectors from the SD Hooks main PWB. 3. Remove two screws. 4.
1-5-4 Driving section (1) Detaching and refitting the SD paper feed motor. Procedure 1. Remove the screw and then remove the electrical wire cover. Electrical wire cover 2. Remove the connector of the SD paper feed unit from the main body. 3.
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6. Remove four screws and then remove the SD driving assembly from the main body. SD driving assembly Screw Screw Screw Screw Main body Figure 1-5-13 7. Remove two connectors in clutch side. 8. Remove the electrical wires by releas- ing two hooks from the electrical wire Connectors in clutch side guide.
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10. Remove two stop ring A. 11. Remove the SD paper feed clutch by pulling out to this side. 12. Remove the SD paper conveying clutch Stop ring B by pulling out to this side. 13. Remove two stop ring B. SD paper feed clutch Stop ring B Stop ring A...
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16. Remove the connector from the SD paper feed motor. 17. Remove three screws and then remove the SD paper feed motor assembly. Screw Screw Screw SD paper feed motor assmbly Connector SD paper feed motor Figure 1-5-17 18. Remove two screws and then remove the SD paper feed motor.
(2) Detaching and refitting the SD lift driving unit. Procedure 1. Remove the rear cover. (see 1-5-6) Connector 2. Remove the connector (YC8). Clamp 3. Remove five clamps and remove the Clamp electrical wires. Electrical wires Clamp Clamp Clamp SD lift motor SD lift motor assembly Figure 1-5-19 4.
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2-1 Mechanical construction 2-1-1 Mechanical construction The side deck (SD) is comprised of the paper elevating mechanism; which is activated by winding up of the lift wire using the SD lift motor (SDLM), SD forwarding roller, SD feed roller, paper feeder which is driven by the SD separation roller, and the paper relaying unit which is driven the SD feed roller.
2-2 Electrical Parts Layout 2-2-1 Electrical parts layout (1) PWB and sensors Machine front Machine inside Machine rear Figure 2-2-1 PWB and sensors 1. SD main PWB (SDMPWB) ....Controls electrical parts. 2. SD paper sensor (SDPS)...... Detects the presence of paper in deck. 3.
(2) Motors and others Machine front Machine inside Machine rear Figure 2-2-2 Motor and others 1. SD paper feed clutch (SDPFCL) ... Primary paper feed from deck. 2. SD paper conveying clutch (SDPCCL) . Regulates drive transmission to SD feed roller. 3.
2-3 Operation of the PWBs 2-3-1 SD main PWB YC11 Figure 2-3-1 SD main PWB silk-screen diagram 2-3-1...
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Connector Signal Voltage Description Ground Connected to MC_SW 0/3.3 V DC SDCS: On/Off the SD con- Not used nection 24V1 switch, SD paper feed Not used solenoid, SD Ground paper sensor, RESERVE SD upper limit sensor, SD 24[V] 24 V DC 24 V DC power output to SDPFSOL feed sensor.
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Connector Signal Voltage Description FDD_SW 0/3.3 V DC SDDSW: On/Off Not used OUT2 0/24 V DC(pulse) SDLM2 drive control signal Connected to OUT1 0/24 V DC(pulse) SDLM2 drive control signal the SD lift motor. YC11 Ground Connected to Ground the engine 24V2 24 V DC 24 V DC power input from machine...
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3NG-1 2-4 Appendixes 2-4-1 Appendixes (1) List of maintenance parts Maintenance part name Alternative Part No. part No. Name used in service manual Name used in parts list SD paper feed pulley PULLEY FEED 302K906350 2K906350 SD separation pulley PULLEY RETARD 302K906360 2K906360 SD forwarding pulley...
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