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.
indicates that action is required. The specific action required is shown inside the symbol. General action required. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet. Always ground the copier. 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.
• Always handle the machine by the correct locations when moving it..• Always use anti-toppling and locking devices on copiers so equipped. Failure to do this may cause the copier to move unexpectedly or topple, leading to injury................•...
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•Check that the power cable covering is free of damage. Check that the power plug is dust-free. If it is dirty, clean it to remove the risk of fire or electric shock..................•Never attempt to disassemble the optical unit in machines using lasers. Leaking laser light may damage eyesight.
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• After maintenance, always check that all the parts, screws, connectors and wires that were removed, have been refitted correctly. Special attention should be paid to any forgotten connector, trapped wire and missing screws..................• Check that all the caution labels that should be present on the machine according to the instruction handbook are clean and not peeling.
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190-1 CONTENTS THEORY AND CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1-1 Specifications 1-1-1 Specifications ................1-1-1 1-2 Handling Precautions 1-2-1 Handling and storing the imaging unit ........... 1-2-1 1-2-2 Storing toner .................. 1-2-1 1-3 Mechanical Construction 1-3-1 Parts names and their functions ............ 1-3-1 1-3-2 Machine cross section ..............
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190-1 1-1-1 Specifications Type …………………………… Desktop Copying system ……………… Dry indirect electrostatic system Originals ……………………… Sheet and books Maximum size: A3/11" × 17" Original feed system ………… Fixed Copy paper …………………… Plain paper: 80 g/m (metric) for drawer feed 75 g/m (inch) for drawer feed 45 –...
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Developing system …………… Dry, reverse developing (magnetic brush) Developer: 2-component, ferrite carrier and N26T black toner Toner density control: toner sensor Toner replenishment: toner cartridge replacement Transfer system ……………… Transfer roller Separation system …………… Curvature separation Fixing system ………………… Heat roller Heat source: halogen heater (850 W) Control temperature: 165°C/329°F (at ambient temperature)
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CONTENTS 1-2 Handling Precautions 1-2-1 Handling and storing the imaging unit ..........1-2-1 1-2-2 Storing toner ..................1-2-1 1-1-5...
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1-2-1 Handling and storing the imaging unit Note the following when handling or storing the imaging unit. • When removing the imaging unit, never expose the drum surface to strong direct light. • Keep the unit at an ambient temperature between –20°C/–4°F and 40°C/104°F and at a relative humidity not higher than 85% RH.
CONTENTS 1-3 Mechanical Construction 1-3-1 Parts names and their functions ............1-3-1 1-3-2 Machine cross section ................ 1-3-3 1-3-3 Drive system ..................1-3-4 1-3-4 Mechanical construction ..............1-3-6 (1) Paper feed section ..............1-3-6 (1-1) Paper feed from the drawer ..........1-3-8 (1-2) Paper feed from the bypass table ........
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1-3-1 Parts names and their functions ⁄ & Figure 1-3-1 1 Original holder 8 Fixing unit felt % Front cover 2 Operation panel 9 Contact glass ^ Toner cartridge 3 Main switch 0 Original size indicators & Toner cartridge handle 4 Drawer ! Bypass table * Imaging unit...
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Inch Error Function On-Line Preset Original Paper Size Sort Zoom ( ) Zoom( ) Manual Select Select Copy Half Lighter Darker Tone Start Stop/ Reset Clear 54 6 & Metric 200% 54 6 & Figure 1-3-2 Operation panel 1 Message display 8 Zoom-up key % Half tone key 2 Error indicator...
1-3-3 Drive system ´ · ‚ Œ „ ° ‡ % fl & ‹ ⁄ fi › ¤ As viewed from machine rear Figure 1-3-4 Drive system (copier main body) 1 Drive motor pulley * Joint idle gear 27 2 Main drive belt ( Fixing idle gear 22 3 Idle pulley 110/22 ) Heat roller gear...
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190-1 As viewed from machine front Figure 1-3-5 Drive system (front side of the imaging unit) 4 Cleaning spiral gear 1 Left developing spiral gear 5 Front drum gear 2 Middle developing spiral gear 3 Cleaning idle gear As viewed from machine rear Figure 1-3-6 Drive system (rear side of the imaging unit) 1 Rear drum gear 4 Right developing spiral gear...
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1-3-4 Mechanical construction (1) Paper feed section ¤ ⁄ & › ‹ fl ‡ ° · fi 9 ‚ !7 65 2 Figure 1-3-7 Paper feed section 1 Bypass table ^ Registration spring 2 Bypass lift & Pre-transfer guide 3 Bypass paper feed pulley * Transfer roller 4 Bypass lift cam ( Post-transfer guide...
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The paper feed section consists of the primary feed and secondary feed subsections. Primary feed conveys paper from the drawer or bypass table to the right and left registration rollers, at which point secondary feed takes place and the paper travels to the transfer section in sync with the printing timing.
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(1-1) Paper feed from the drawer The drawer consists of the drawer lift and drawer spring. The drawer can hold up to 250 sheets of paper. Paper is fed from the drawer by the rotation of the paper feed pulley. Print signal: on Start key PVSYNC signal...
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(1-2) Paper feed from the bypass table The bypass table can hold up to 50 sheets of paper. When the start key is pressed, the bypass paper feed clutch (BYPPFCL) turns on and the bypass paper feed pulley rotates to convey the paper on the bypass table to the secondary paper feed section.
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(2) Main charging section The main charging section consists of the drum and main charger. The main charger charges the drum so that a latent image is formed on the surface, the charger grid ensuring that the charge is applied uniformly. Main charger grid Main charger wire Main charger...
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At least 500 ms and after the laser diode is turned on. Start key MC REM 100 ms 100 ms GRID CONT 100 ms 100 ms 150 ms 100 ms DB CONT 150 ms 3800 ms Timing chart 1-3-3 Main charging A At least 500 ms after the drive motor (DM) is turned on by pressing the start key and after the laser diode is turned on, main charging (MC REM) starts.
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(3) Optical section The optical section consists of the scanner, mirror frame and image scanning unit for scanning and the laser scanner unit (LSU) for printing. Figure 1-3-11 Optical section 1 Scanner 8 Image scanning unit 2 Mirror frame 9 Lens 3 Mirror 1 0 Optical rail 4 Mirror 2...
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Original scanning The original image is illuminated by the exposure lamp (EL) and scanned by the CCD PCB (CCDPCB) in the image scanning unit via the three mirrors, the reflected light being converted to an electrical signal. The scanner and mirror frame travel on the optical rails on the front and rear of the machine unit to scan from side to side.
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Scan signal Fwd. rotation 560 – 800 P 992 P 40 ms 100 ms Rev. rotation 2500 P 120 ms 50 ms 20 ms SVSYNC During scan: 446 – 686 pulses During copy: 398 – 638 pulses SHPSW D E F Timing chart 1-3-4 Scanner operation (for an original on the contact glass) A When the start key is pressed and the scan signal turns on, the scanner motor (SM) reverses for 560 to 800 pulses and the exposure lamp (EL) lights to scan the data for...
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Scan signal Fwd. rotation 992 P 560 – 800 P 58 – 154 P Rev. rotation 2500 P 150 P Fwd. rotation 50 ms Rev. rotation 120 ms 50 ms 20 ms SVSYNC During scan: 200 – 520 pulses During copy: 168 – 488 pulses 75 –...
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Image printing The image data scanned by the CCD PCB (CCDPCB) is processed in the engine PCB (EPCB) and transmitted as image printing data to the laser scanner unit (LSU). By repeatedly turning the laser on and off, the laser scanner unit forms a static latent image on the drum surface.
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Drum Figure 1-3-14 Laser scanner unit (2) 1 Laser diode: Generates the laser beam which forms a latent image on the drum. 2 Collimator lens: Collimates the diffused laser beam emitted from the laser diode to convert it into a cylindrical beam. 3 Cylindrical lens: Shapes the collimated laser beam to suit the printing resolution.
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The dimensions of the laser beam are as shown in Figure 1-3-15. 70 µm 65 µm Figure 1-3-15 Scanning in the main direction is provided by the rotating polygon mirror, while scanning in the auxiliary direction is provided by the rotating drum, forming a static latent image on the drum.
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(4) Developing section Toner cartridge Toner hopper spiral Imaging unit Figure 1-3-17 Developing section The developing section consists of the developing roller where a magnetic brush is formed, the doctor blade and the developing spirals that agitate the developer. 1-3-19...
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Magnetic brush forming The developing roller consists of a magnetic roller having five poles and the sleeve roller. The revolution of the sleeve roller around the magnetic roller entrains the developer, which in turn forms a magnetic brush at pole N1 on the magnetic roller. The height of this magnetic brush is regulated by the doctor blade, while the developing result is affected by the positions of the magnet roller poles and the doctor blade.
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TFM1 CN9-18 TFM2 CN9-19 5 V DC CN9-20 CN9-21 CN9-6 Developing bias DB CHG CN8-10 CN1-6 DB CONT CN8-11 CN1-5 EPCB HVTPCB Figure 1-3-19 Developing section block diagram Toner density is detected by the toner sensor (TNS). As the developer passes by the sensor section of the toner sensor, the toner sensor detects the ratio of toner to carrier in the developer and converts it into a voltage.
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Toner density control When the imaging unit is installed, the toner feed motor is turned on and off to control toner density based on the specified toner control voltage. Toner empty in the toner hopper is also detected based on the toner sensor output voltage. Toner empty Toner sensor (toner cartridge replaced)
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E No copying: The toner sensor output voltage is above the no-copying level (3.3 V DC). When the toner sensor output voltage remains above the no-copying level for 540 ms, copying is disabled. F Toner empty exited: The toner sensor output voltage is below the toner empty exit level (2.4 V DC).
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190-1 (5) Transfer section Transfer roller Transfer toner removal blade Figure 1-3-21 Transfer section The transfer section consists of the transfer roller and transfer toner removal blade. A high voltage generated by the transfer high-voltage transformer PCB (HVTPCB) is applied to the transfer roller mounted under the drum. The transfer toner removal blade removes the residual toner on the transfer roller.
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Secondary paper feed start 500 ms 300 ms 5 – 105 ms 130 – 190 ms* 230 – 290 ms* PVSYNC 650 ms 470 ms TC REM *1 During paper feed from the drawer/special cassette *2 During paper feed from the bypass table Timing chart 1-3-6 Transfer A 470 ms after the PVSYNC signal turns on, transfer charging (TC REM) starts.
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(6) Cleaning section Figure 1-3-23 Cleaning section 1 Drum 2 Cleaning blade 3 Cleaning spiral 4 Lower cleaning seal The cleaning section consists of the cleaning blade that removes residual toner from the drum surface after the transfer process and the cleaning spiral that carries the residual toner back to the waste toner tank.
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(7) Charge erasing section Cleaning lamp Figure 1-3-24 Charge erasing section The cleaning lamp (CL) consists of 10 LEDs which remove residual charge from the drum surface. CL REM CN5-17 Drum EPCB Figure 1-3-25 Charge erasing block diagram 1-3-27...
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At least 500 ms and after the laser diode is turned on. Start key MC REM 100 ms 1200 ms GRID CONT 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 150 ms DB CONT 150 ms 3800 ms Timing chart 1-3-7 Charge erasing A After the start key is pressed, the drive motor (DM) turns on and, at the same time, the cleaning lamp (CL) lights to remove the residual charge from the drum surface after the residual toner is removed in the cleaning section.
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(8) Fixing and eject section The fixing and eject section consists of the parts shown in Figure 1-3-26. When paper reaches the fixing section after the transfer process, it passes between the press roller and heat roller, which is heated by the fixing heater (H). Pressure is applied by the fixing pressure springs so that the toner on the paper is melted, fused and fixed onto the paper.
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Heating the heat roller and detecting temperature Figure 1-3-28 Heating the heat roller and detecting temperature 1 Heat roller 2 Fixing heater (H) 3 Fixing unit thermostat 1 (TH1) 4 Fixing unit thermostat 2 (TH2) 5 Fixing unit themistor (FTH) The heat roller is heated by the fixing heater (H) inside it;...
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Fixing temperature control MSW: On 60 s Approx. High 1°C/1.8°F temperature Preheat mode 190°C/374°F Approx. Secondary 1°C/1.8°F stabilization fixing 165°C/329°F Approx. temperature 1°C/1.8°F Preheat 150°C/302°F temperature 120°C/248°F Primary stabilization fixing temperature DB REM 100 ms 100 ms 5 – 15 s Full speed Half speed 0 –...
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Paper separation Paper is separated in the fixing section by the separation claws as shown in Figure 1-3-29. Heat roller separation claws Heat roller Figure 1-3-29 Paper separation 1-3-33...
CONTENTS 2-1 Electrical Parts Layout 2-1-1 Electrical parts layout ................2-1-1 1-1-9...
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2-1-1 Electrical parts layout Machine front Machine inside Machine rear Figure 2-1-1 PCBs 1. Main PCB (MPCB) ..........Controls the other PCBs; modulates and demodulates image signals. 2. Power source PCB (PSPCB) ......Generates 24 V DC, +12 V DC, –12 V DC, 5 V DC and 75 V AC.
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190-1 6 7 8 Machine front Machine inside Machine rear Figure 2-1-2 Switches and sensors 1. Main switch (MSW) ..........Turns the AC power on and off. 2. Safety switch 1 (SSW1) ........Breaks the safety circuit when the front cover is opened; resets paper jam detection.
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11. Bypass paper size switch (BYPPSSW) ....Detects the size of paper on the bypass table. 12. Original detection switch (ODSW) ...... Operates the original size switch. 13. Original size switch (OSSW) ....... Detects the size of the original on the contact glass.
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Machine front Machine inside Machine rear Figure 2-1-3 Motors and clutches 1. Drive motor (DM) ..........Drives the machine. 2. Scanner motor (SM) ..........Drives the scanner. 3. Toner feed motor (TFM) ........Replenishes toner. 4. Cooling fan motor 1 (CFM1) ....... Cools the machine interior. 5.
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Machine front Machine inside Machine rear Figure 2-1-4 Others 1. Exposure lamp (EL) ..........Exposes originals. 2. Cleaning lamp (CL) ..........Removes residual charge from the drum surface. 3. Fixing heater (H) ..........Heats the heat roller. 4. Fixing unit thermostat 1 (TH1) ......Prevents overheating in the fixing section.
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CONTENTS 2-2 Detection of Paper Misfeed 2-2-1 Paper misfeed detection ..............2-2-1 2-2-2 Paper misfeed detection conditions ............ 2-2-2 1-1-11...
2-2-1 Paper misfeed detection When a paper jam occurs, the copier immediately stops copying and displays a message and graphic indicating the jam location on the operation panel. To remove the jammed paper, open the drawer, right side cover or eject cover as necessary. To reset the paper misfeed detection, open and close each cover to turn the safety switch off and on.
2-2-2 Paper misfeed detection conditions • Either the registration switch (RSW) or eject switch (ESW) is on when the main switch is turned on. • The registration switch (RSW) does not turn on within 2000 ms after the paper feed clutch (PFCL) turns on.
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• The eject switch (ESW) does not turn off within 3700 ms after the registration clutch (RCL) turns off. 3700 ms Timing chart 2-2-4 • The registration switch (RSW) does not turn off within the specified time [depending on the paper size (see Table 2-2-1)] after the registration clutch (RCL) turns on. Specified time Timing chart 2-2-5 Table 2-2-1...
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CONTENTS 2-3 Operation of the PCBs 2-3-1 Power source PCB ................2-3-1 2-3-2 Main PCB .................... 2-3-3 2-3-3 Engine PCB ..................2-3-4 2-3-4 Motor PCB ..................2-3-6 2-3-5 Operation unit PCB ................2-3-7 1-1-13...
2-3-1 Power source PCB PSPCB Rectifier circuit 15 V DC 75 V AC 75 V AC output 24 V DC circuit switching 75 V AC IC9, 10 control Noise Switching circuit filter control circuit circuit –12 V DC –12 V DC output circuit +12 V DC...
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The power source PCB (PSPCB) is a switching regulator that generates 5 V DC, ±12 V DC, 24 V DC and 75 V AC (15.3 to 20 Hz) from the AC supply. It consists of the noise filter circuit, rectifier circuit, switching control circuits, –12 V DC output circuit, +12 V DC output circuit, 24 V DC output circuit, 5 V DC output circuit, 24 V DC switching control circuit, 75 V AC output circuit and fixing heater control circuit as shown in Figure 2-3-1.
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190-1 2-3-2 Main PCB Backup battery Backup Lithium Backup Operation circuit 2 battery circuit 1 unit PCB To CPU DRAM Flash SRAM work and memory image memory Memory board (option) 8 bits 4 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 8 bits (AD bus)
2-3-3 Engine PCB Reset RESET circuit IC36 Analog IC34 Address bus circuit Data bus IC24 converter EEP- IC21 Abnormally IC38 high temperature FIFO detection circuit IC35 FIFO Driver Driver MPCB CFM1 IC17 CFM2 IC40 PFCL Driver BYP- PFCL etc. Switches, sensors Figure 2-3-3 Engine PCB block diagram The engine PCB (EPCB) controls the machine drive system and the inputting and printing...
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SHD IC35 and VTC IC40 control the inputting and printing of image data. SHD IC35 generates the CCD drive signal and corrects non-linearity of the CCD output (image data from the CCDPCB) and VTC IC40 controls printing by outputting the binary image data from the main PCB (MPCB) to the laser scanner unit (LSU).
2-3-4 Motor PCB 24 V DC MOTSEL 24 V DC 24 V DC MOT A Stepping MOT _A motor MOT B driver MOT _B SMREF Figure 2-3-4 Motor PCB block diagram The motor PCB consists of the stepping motor driver IC (IC3) and 24 V DC supply circuit with transistors TR1 and TR2.
2-3-5 Operation unit PCB Source Scan signals signals Key switch matrix matrix circuit Return Scan circuit signals signals Address bus Data bus Main RESET Reset signal controller circuit SRAM Negative supply generation circuit IC5 Figure 2-3-5 Operation unit PCB block diagram The operation unit PCB consists of CPU IC1, ROM IC3, LCD controller IC4, SRAM IC6, the LED matrix circuit, the key switch matrix circuit, the reset circuit and the negative supply generation circuit.
3-1-1 Unpacking and installation (1) Installation environment 1. Temperature: 10 – 35°C/50 – 95°F 2. Humidity: 15 – 85% RH 3. Power supply: 120 V AC, 8.3 A 220 – 240 V AC, 2.3 A 4. Power source frequency: 50 Hz ± 0.3%/60 Hz ± 0.3% 5.
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(2) Installation procedure Start Unpack. Remove the pins. Remove the tapes. Remove the drawer spacers. Remove the fixing unit spacers. Install the imaging unit. Install the fixing unit felt. Connect the power plug. Initialize the imaging unit. Install a toner cartridge. Clean the main charger.
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Fixing unit felt Pin holding the scanner Fixing unit spacers Pin holding the mirror frame Drawer spacers Figure 3-1-2 3-1-3...
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Unpack. › & ⁄ ¤ ‹ Figure 3-1-3 Unpacking 1 Front top pads $ Hinge joints 2 Rear top pads % Imaging unit 3 Copier ^ Top spacer 4 Machine cover & Accessory case 5 Operation unit spacer * Power cord 6 Bottom machine cover ( Partition 7 Bottom pads...
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Imaging unit Figure 3-1-4 Unpacking the imaging unit 1 Leaflet 5 Imaging unit 2 Fixing unit felt 6 Bottom pads 3 Upper pads 7 Bar code label 4 Light-proof sheet 8 Case 9 Plastic bag 3-1-5...
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Remove the pins. 1. Remove the tapes and the two pins holding the scanner and the pin holding the mirror frame on the left cover. Pin holding the mirror frame Pins holding the scanner Figure 3-1-5 Remove the tapes. 1. Remove the two tapes holding the front and right covers. 2.
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Remove the drawer spacers. 1. Open the drawer and remove the tape holding the width guide. 2. Remove the tapes and the two drawer spacers. Drawer spacers Tape Drawer Width guide Figure 3-1-7 3. Close the drawer. Remove the fixing unit spacers. 1.
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Install the imaging unit. 1. Take the imaging unit out of the package and remove the light-proof sheet. Imaging unit Light-proof sheet Tapes Figure 3-1-9 2. Open the front cover. 3. Turn the imaging unit release lever to the right. The right side cover opens slightly when the release lever is turned to the right.
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5. Hold the imaging unit handle and upper handle and insert the imaging unit into the copier, aligning it with the guide rail. Imaging unit Figure 3-1-11 6. Lock the imaging unit by turning the imaging unit release lever to the left. 7.
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Install the fixing unit felt. 1. Open the eject cover. 2. Install the fixing unit felt packed with the imaging unit to the fixing section. Fixing unit felt Figure 3-1-13 3. Close the eject cover. Connect the power plug. 1. Connect the power code to the inlet. 2.
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Initialize the imaging unit. Caution: Do not insert the toner cartridge before initialization of the imaging unit completes. 1. Turn the main switch on. Aging starts and, after two minutes, the “IU Initialized. Set Toner Cartridge.” message is displayed. Main switch Figure 3-1-15 Install the toner cartridge.
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3. Insert the toner cartridge completely, aligning it with the guide rail. Figure 3-1-17 Clean the main charger. 1. Hold the main charger cleaning knob and pull and push it back and forth 2 or 3 times. Push the knob back in completely. Figure 3-1-18 2.
3-1-2 Setting initial copy modes Factory settings are as follows: Function Contents Factory setting Switching between double and single counts Double counts Setting auto start Auto start on Setting auto clear time 60 s Setting auto preheat time 15 min. Setting auto shutoff time 30 min.
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3-1-3 Installing the ISU heater (option) ISU heater installation requires the following parts: ISU heater (P/N 35968060) Two cable holders (P/N M2105410) Procedure 1. Remove the contact glass. 2. Keep the scanner and mirror frame at the machine right. 3. Peel the backing off the ISU heater and attach the heater at the machine left as shown in the diagram.
CONTENTS 3-2 Maintenance Mode 3-2-1 Maintenance mode ................3-2-1 (1) Running a test mode..............3-2-1 (2) Maintenance mode items list ............3-2-2 (3) Contents of maintenance functions ..........3-2-5 1-1-17...
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3-2-1 Maintenance mode The copier is equipped with maintenance mode for service and repair of the machine. (1) Executing a maintenance function Start ..Entering maintenance mode Enter 10871087. Enter the function No. to be executed .
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(2) Maintenance function list Function Section Function name List output Outputting the own-status report Completion Exiting maintenance mode Drive, Moving the scanner to the DF scanning position paper feed Checking drive motor operation Checking the switches in the copier conveying Checking clutch operation 1 Checking clutch operation 2 Setting the folio width...
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Function Section Function name Optical Adjusting the magnification in the main scanning direction with (cont.) the original fed from the DF Adjusting the magnification in the auxiliary scanning direction with the original on the contact glass Adjusting the magnification in the auxiliary scanning direction with the original fed from the DF Adjusting detection of the original width Timing...
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Function Section Function name Counts Checking and clearing the waste toner tank count (cont.) Entering the service telephone No. Displaying the ROM version Displaying the engine ROM version Mode Switching between double and single counts settings Setting auto start Setting auto clear time Setting auto preheat time Setting auto shutoff time Setting operation under the toner empty condition...
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190-1 (3) Contents of maintenance functions Function Description Outputting the own-status report Description Outputs the list of settings in maintenance mode. Purpose Used before replacing the main PCB. Method Press the start key. A sheet of the own-status report as in the figure below is output and the current function is exited.
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190-1 Function Description Exiting maintenance mode Description Exits maintenance mode and returns to normal mode. Purpose Used when ending maintenance mode. Method Press the start key. The copier returns to normal mode. 3-2-6 3-2-5-1...
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Function Description Moving the scanner to the DF scanning position Description Moves the scanner and the mirror frame to the DF scanning positions. Purpose Used when the scanner and mirror frames are to be fastened with pins before moving the machine. Method 1.
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Function Description Display (switch name) Status (cont.) B.SIZE (bypass paper size switch) 5: A3/11" 1: B4 3: A4/8 " 7: B5 6: A5/5 " 2: B6 0: A6 (all widthwise) P.E (paper switch) On, off B: A3/11" × 17" SIZE (paper size switch 1/2/3/4) "...
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Function Description Checking clutch operation 1 Description Turns individual clutches on and off. Purpose To check clutch operation. Method 1. Press the start key. 2. Enter the number specified for the clutch to be checked with the numeric keys. The bit on the display corresponding to the clutch being turned on changes from 0 to 1.
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Function Description Checking clutch operation 2 Description Turns individual clutches on and off. Purpose To check clutch operation. Method 1. Press the start key. 2. Enter the number specified for the clutch to be checked with the numeric keys. The bit on the display corresponding to the clutch being turned on changes from 0 to 1.
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190-1 Function Description Setting the folio width Description Changes the image area by setting the width of the folio paper used. Purpose To be set according to the width of the paper; when the setting is shorter than the actual paper used, the right and left sides of the image are not printed.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the amount of slack in the paper of drawer 2 Description Adjusts the amount of slack in the paper when drawer 2 (upper special cassette, optional) is used. Purpose Used when paper from the upper special cassette is missing part of the image or has an irregular image at the leading edge, or when paper is Z-folded.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the amount of slack in the paper of drawer 4 Description Adjusts the amount of slack in the paper when drawer 4 (lower special cassette, optional) is used. Purpose Used when paper from the lower special cassette is missing part of the image or has an irregular image at the leading edge, or when paper is Z-folded.
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Function Description Checking the switches on drawer 2 Description Displays the status of the switches on drawer 2 (upper special cassette, optional). Purpose To check the operation of the switches in the upper special cassette (optional). Method 1. Press the start key. 2.
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Function Description Checking the switches on drawer 3 Description Displays the status of the switches on drawer 3 (middle special cassette, optional). Purpose To check the operation of the switches in the middle special cassette (optional). Method 1. Press the start key. 2.
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Function Description Checking the switches on drawer 4 Description Displays the status of the switches on drawer 4 (lower special cassette, optional). Purpose To check the operation of the switches in the lower special cassette (optional). Method 1. Press the start key. 2.
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190-1 Function Description Checking the operation of the cassette drive motor Description With the special cassette (optional) attached, turns the cassette drive motor and paper feed clutch on. Purpose To check the drive system of the special cassette. Method Press the start key. The cassette drive motor is turned on. Completion Press the all clear/reset key.
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190-1 Function Description Setting the developing bias control voltage Description Sets the developing bias control voltage. Purpose Used when image contrast is incorrect. Method Press the start key. The current setting is displayed. Setting 1. Change the setting using the numeric keys. Initial value Description Setting range...
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the toner control voltage Description Changes the toner control voltage which has been set automatically after replacement (initialization) of the imaging unit. Purpose Used to reset data after the main PCB is replaced or function No. 601 is executed.
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190-1 Function Description Resetting the waste toner tank overflow detection Description Resets the waste toner tank overflow detection which is stored by the main PCB. Purpose Used after the waste toner tank is replaced. Method Press the start key. After resetting, “COMPLETED” is displayed. Completion Press the all clear/reset key.
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190-1 Function Description Resetting the fixing problem detection Description Resets service call code C60 (fixing problem). Purpose Used after the cause of the fixing problem is eliminated. Method Press the start key. After resetting, “COMPLETED” is displayed. Completion Press the all clear/reset key. The current function is exited. Adjusting the ISU gain Description Displays the ISU gain data in real time.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting home position with the DF Description Adjusts the scanner home position when the sheet-through DF (optional) is used. Purpose Do not change the setting; otherwise, the light from the exposure lamp is blocked and image problems, including black lines appearing on the image, may occur.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the magnification in the main scanning direction with the original on the contact glass Adjustment Refer to page 3-3-23. Adjusting the magnification in the main scanning direction with the original fed from the DF Description Adjusts the magnification in the main scanning direction when the sheet- through DF (optional) is used.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the magnification in the auxiliary scanning direction with the original fed from the DF Description Adjusts the magnification in the auxiliary scanning direction when the sheet-through DF (optional) is used. Purpose Used when the magnification in the auxiliary scanning direction is incorrect with the sheet-through DF.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting detection of the original width Description Sets the criteria to be used in detecting each original width. Purpose Used when an original width is not detected correctly. Method Press the start key. Setting 1. Select an original width using the cursor down key and press the start key.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the start position of image printing Adjustment Refer to page 3-3-7. Adjusting the scanning start position of the original on the contact glass Adjustment Refer to page 3-3-21. Adjusting the scanning start position of the original fed from the DF Description Adjusts the start position of original scanning when the sheet-through DF (optional) is used.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the scanning end position of the original fed from the DF Description Adjusts the end position of original scanning when the sheet-through DF (optional) is used. Purpose Used if the trailing edge of the original does not agree with that of the copy image when the sheet-through DF is used.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the centerline of drawer 3 Description Adjusts the image centerline when paper is fed from the middle special cassette (optional). Purpose Used if the centerline of the original does not agree with that of the copy image when paper is fed from the middle special cassette.
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190-1 Function Description Adjusting the centerline of the bypass Method Refer to page 3-3-6. Adjusting the centerline of the original on the contact glass Method Refer to page 3-3-20. Adjusting the DF original centerline Description Adjusts the original scanning centerline when the sheet-through DF (optional) is used.
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Function Description Order of pressing the keys (cont.) Note It is not necessary to press the on-line key if the destination is set to “OEM4”. Order of Display Indicator pressing Function key FUNCTION On-line key ONLINE On-line Preset R/E key PRESET Zoom-down key Zoom-up key...
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190-1 Function Description Lighting all the indicators and display on the operation panel Description Lights the indicators and message display on the operation panel. Purpose Used to check the indicators and display on the operation panel. Method Press the start key. All the indicators on the operation panel light, and all the dots of the message display (LCD) light.
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190-1 Function Description Outputting test patterns Description Outputs test patterns stored in the copier. Purpose Used to check performance after an image printing problem or the position of the laser scanner unit is corrected. Method 1. Press the start key. 2.
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Function Description Outputting VTC patterns Description Outputs VTC patterns stored in the copier. Purpose Used to check for performance after an image printing problem is rectified. Method 1. Press the start key. 2. Select a paper source using the cursor down key. Display Paper feed position Drawer 1...
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190-1 Function Description Setting the copy count for waste toner tank replacement Description Sets the number of sheets of paper to be handled by one waste toner tank. Purpose Used to change the time of replacing the waste toner tank. Method Press the start key.
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190-1 Function Description Checking and clearing the DF original count Description Checks, changes or clears the original feed count of the sheet-through DF (optional). Purpose Used to check the time for replacing maintenance parts. Method 1. Press the start key. 2.
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190-1 Function Description Checking and clearing the printer count Description Checks, changes or clears the printing count of the printer. Purpose Used to check the time for replacing maintenance parts. Method 1. Press the start key. 2. Select either the single counter or the double counter using the cursor down key and press the start key.
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Function Description Checking and clearing the waste toner tank count Description Checks, changes or clears the count of the waste toner tank. Purpose Used when the waste toner tank is replaced. Method Press the start key. The current count is displayed. Setting •...
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190-1 Function Description Entering the service telephone No. Description Registers or deletes the service telephone No. shown when a service call code is triggered. Purpose To set the telephone number for a service call when installing the machine. Method Press the start key. If the telephone No. has already been registered, the current number is displayed.
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190-1 Function Description Displaying the engine ROM version Description Displays the ROM version of the engine PCB. Purpose Used to check the ROM version of the engine PCB. Method Press the start key. The ROM version is displayed. ENGINE ROM VERSION Ver 1.00 Completion Press the all clear/reset key.
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190-1 Function Description Setting auto start Description Turns the auto start function on or off. Purpose No change from the factory default of 1 is necessary. To prevent problems, change the setting to 2. Method Press the start key. The current setting is displayed. COPY AUTO START:1 1:ON 2:OFF...
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190-1 Function Description Setting auto preheat time Description Sets the time to enter preheat/energy saver mode after copying is completed. Purpose When the copier is in frequent use, increase the value to enable copying promptly without the recovery time from preheating; when the copier is not in frequent use, decrease the value to save energy.
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190-1 Function Description Setting operation under the toner empty condition Description Switches between single and continuous copies under the toner empty condition. Purpose To be set by the user based on how frequently continuous or single copies are made. Method Press the start key.
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190-1 Function Description Initializing memory 2 Description Writes the backup data of the engine PCB in the main PCB. Purpose Used after replacing the main PCB. Method 1. Press the start key. The memory is initialized. 2. After initialization, “COMPLETED” is displayed. Completion Press the all clear/reset key.
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Default: 000 If there is no destination data corresponding to the entered code, "NO SUCH CODE " is displayed. 5. Enter the OEM code. Mita: 000 INI. ALL DATA OEM CODE:000 6. Press the start key. Initialization of the Main PCB starts. If there is no OEM data corresponding to the entered code, "NO SUCH CODE "...
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Default: 000 If there is no destination data corresponding to the entered code, "NO SUCH CODE " is displayed. 5. Enter the OEM code. Mita: 000 INI. KEEP DATA OEM CODE:000 6. Press the start key. Initialization of the Main PCB starts. If there is no OEM data corresponding to the entered code, "NO SUCH CODE "...
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Function Description Setting factory defaults Description Initializes data to the factory defaults other than software switches for each destination and OEM, and machine data in SRAM. Purpose Used to initialize the above data to the factory defaults. Method 1. Press the start key. Data initialization starts. To cancel data initialization, press the all clear/reset key.
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Default: 000 If there is no destination data corresponding to the entered code, "NO SUCH CODE " is displayed. 5. Enter the OEM code. Mita: 000 INI. MFP DATA OEM CODE:000 6. Press the start key. Initialization of the Main PCB starts. If there is no OEM data corresponding to the entered code, "NO SUCH CODE "...
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190-1 Function Description Selecting the language group Description Selects the language group to be used on the operation panel. Purpose Used when the operation ROM has been changed to the one for a different destination. Method Press the start key. The current setting is displayed. Setting 1.
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190-1 Function Description Outputting the setting list Description Outputs the list of software switches and ROM versions. Purpose Used when checking the above items to trace the cause. Method Press the start key. A sheet of the setting list as in the figure below is output and the current function is exited.
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190-1 Function Description Outputting the action list Description Outputs the list of service call code detection history, version and other information. Purpose Used when checking the above items to trace the cause. Method Press the start key. A sheet of the action list as in the figure below is output and the current function is exited.
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190-1 Function Description Outputting the monitor list Description Outputs the list of destination codes, OEM codes, counts and ROM versions. Purpose Used when checking the above items to trace the cause. Method Press the start key. A sheet of the monitor list as in the figure below is output and the current function is exited.
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190-1 Function Description Outputting the own-status report Description Outputs the list of settings in maintenance mode. Purpose Used before replacing the main PCB. Method Press the start key. A sheet of the own-status report as shown in function No. 000 is output and the current function is exited. 3-2-50...
CONTENTS 3-3 Assembly and Disassembly 3-3-1 Precautions for assembly and disassembly ........3-3-1 (1) Precautions ................. 3-3-1 (2) Running a maintenance function ..........3-3-2 3-3-2 Paper feed section ................3-3-3 (1) Detaching and refitting the paper feed pulley ......3-3-3 (2) Detaching and refitting the bypass paper feed pulley ....
190-1 3-3-1 Precautions for assembly and disassembly (1) Precautions • Be sure to turn the main switch off and disconnect the power plug before starting disassembly. • When handling PCBs, do not touch connectors with bare hands or damage the board. •...
(2) Running a maintenance function Start Enter 10871087 with the numeric keys....Maintenance mode is entered....The maintenance function Enter the function No.
3-3-2 Paper feed section (1) Detaching and refitting the paper feed pulley Clean or replace the paper feed pulley as follows. Procedure 1. Open the front cover and remove the imaging unit. 2. Detach the right, left and front covers. 3.
190-1 190-2 8. Turn the paper feed assembly over. 9. Remove the E ring and the bushing on the front of the paper feed shaft. 10. Remove the screw holding each paper feed pulley, and pull the pulley off the paper feed shaft.
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190-2 2. Open the paper conveying assembly and remove the drawer. 3. Remove the screw and detach the strap from the paper conveying assembly. 4. Remove the E ring and pin on the machine front holding the paper conveying assembly and detach the assembly from the copier.
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190-1 190-2 7. Remove the screw holding each of the bypass lift cam and the bypass paper feed pulley. 8. Remove the two E rings, the bushing, the bypass lift cam, the two bypass paper feed collars and the bypass paper feed pulley from the bypass shaft. Bypass shaft E ring Bypass lift cam...
190-1 (3) Adjusting the centerline of printing Perform the following adjustment if there is a regular error between the centers of the original and the copy image on paper from a specific paper source. No. 120 No. 126 (p. 3-3-20) Caution: •...
190-1 (4) Adjusting the start position of image printing Perform the following adjustment when changing the leading edge margin. No. 110 No. 106 No. 111 (p. 3-3-23) (p. 3-3-21) Caution: When performing this adjustment, all the above maintenance items must be executed in the order indicated.
190-1 (5) Adjusting the end position of image printing Perform the following adjustment if the trailing edge margin is not within the specified range. No. 110 No. 115 No. 106 No. 111 No. 116 (p. 3-3-7) (p. 3-3-23) (p. 3-3-21) (p.
3-3-3 Optical section (1) Detaching and refitting the exposure lamp Clean or replace the exposure lamp as follows. Procedure 1. Detach the contact glass. 2. Move the scanner to the machine center. 3. Remove the 2-pin connector of the exposure lamp from the inverter PCB. 4.
(2) Detaching and refitting the scanner wires Take the following steps when the scanner wires are broken or to be replaced. After replacing the scanner wires, proceed to (4) Adjusting lateral image squareness (adjusting the installation of the ISU) . (2-1) Detaching the scanner wires Procedure 1.
Wire retainer Scanner wire Round terminal Scanner wire spring Round terminal Screws ISU wire Scanner Mirror frame Figure 3-3-12 Detaching the scanner wire (2-2) Refitting the scanner wires Refitting requires the following tool: Scanner wire drum clip (part No.: 35968110) Procedure At the machine rear: 1.
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190-1 3. Remove the four screws holding the scanner front and rear rails, and the rails. 4. Remove the E rings and the bearings holding the scanner drive shaft at the front and rear. 5. Remove the two screws holding the scanner wire drum and pull the scanner drive shaft off the scanner wire drum.
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10. Refit the scanner wire drum and the scanner drive shaft to the machine and secure them with the E rings. 11. Refit the scanner front and rear rails. 12. Remove the scanner wire drum clip. 13. Place the mirror frame on the scanner rails. 14.
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22. Hold the scanner wires with the wire retainers and tighten the screws. Do not tighten completely. 23. Insert two positioning screws M3 × 16 (part No. B1303160) in the positioning holes in the center of each of the scanner front and rear rails (Figure 3-3-17). Machine rear Wire retainer Positioning screws...
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24. Move the mirror frame until it touches the inner positioning screws (Figure 3-3-17 1). 25. Adjust the wire tension plates so that the scanner wires on the front and rear of the machine are tensioned equally. Machine rear Machine front Wire tension plates Scanner wire Scanner wire...
(3) Detaching and refitting the laser scanner unit Take the following steps when the laser scanner unit is to be checked or replaced. Caution: After replacing the laser scanner unit, proceed to (4) Adjusting lateral image squareness . Procedure 1. Remove the right, left, front and tray covers. 2.
(4) Adjusting lateral image squareness (reference) Make the following adjustment if the copy image is skewed laterally (lateral squareness is not obtained). Caution: To adjust lateral image squareness, adjust the position of the laser scanner unit and check for squareness of the copy image. If squareness is not obtained, adjust the installation of the ISU.
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Adjusting the installation of the ISU Caution: Make a test copy after adjusting the installation of the ISU. If a background appears on the copy image, proceed to (5) Adjusting the angle of mirror 3 . Procedure Start Enter maintenance mode. Enter 400 with the numeric keys and press the start key.
(5) Adjusting the angle of mirror 3 Make the following adjustment if a background appears on the copy image after replacing the scanner wires or mirror 3. Procedure Start Make a test copy using a white Turn the adjusting screw using sheet of original at exp.
190-1 (6) Adjusting the scanning centerline of the original on the contact glass Make the following adjustment when there is a regular error between the centerlines of the copy image and original. No. 120 No. 126 (p. 3-3-6) Caution: • When performing this adjustment, all the above maintenance items must be executed in the order indicated.
190-1 (7) Adjusting the scanning start position of the original on the contact glass Perform the following adjustment when there is a regular error between the leading edges of the copy image and original. No. 110 No. 115 No. 106 No.
190-1 (8) Adjusting the scanning end position of the original on the contact glass Perform the following adjustment when there is a regular error between the trailing edge of the copy image and original. No. 110 No. 115 No. 106 No.
190-1 (9) Adjusting the magnification Perform the following adjustment if the magnification in the main or auxiliary scanning direction is not correct. No. 110 No. 115 No. 106 No. 111 No. 116 (p. 3-3-7) (p. 3-3-8) (p. 3-3-21) (p. 3-3-22) Caution: When performing this adjustment, all the above maintenance items must be executed in the order indicated.
190-1 (10) Adjusting the right and left margins Adjust the printing start or end position in the main scanning direction when the right or left margin is not correct. Precaution: Adjust and make a test copy for each size of paper. Procedure Left margin Right margin...
3-3-4 Imaging unit section (1) Detaching and refitting the drum and the cleaning blade (reference) Perform the following steps when cleaning or replacing the drum and replacing the cleaning blade. Precautions • Avoid direct sunlight and strong lighting when detaching and refitting the drum. •...
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Removing the drum 5. Remove the two rear screws holding the drum shaft, and the shaft. Remove the drum from the IU housing. 6. Replace or clean the drum. Orient the drum correctly during reassembly. IU housing Drum shaft Rear Drum Front Figure 3-3-31 Detaching the drum...
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9. Remove the three screws holding the cleaning blade and detach the blade from the IU housing. 10. Replace the cleaning blade. Caution: During replacement, apply powder to the new cleaning blade. Replace the cleaning unit front, rear and lower seals at the same time. 11.
(2) Cleaning the drum Clean the drum as follows when an image problem occurs or if the drum is dirty. Precautions • Avoid direct sunlight and strong light when cleaning the drum. • Dust in the air and from the cleaning pad may damage the drum during operation. Avoid working in dusty places.
3-3-5 Transfer section (1) Detaching and refitting the transfer roller Take the following steps when the transfer roller is to be cleaned or replaced. Procedure 1. Open the right side cover. 2. Remove the four screws and the transfer wire holding the transfer roller assembly, and then the assembly.
190-1 3-3-6 Fixing and eject section (1) Detaching the fixing unit Take the following steps when cleaning, inspecting or replacing parts in the fixing unit. Procedure 1. Detach the right, left, front, tray and rear covers. 2. Disconnect the 3-pin connectors, remove the two screws holding cooling fan motor 1 on the machine rear, and then fan motor 1.
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4. Remove the 3-pin connector of safety switch 3, the 2-pin connector of the fixing unit thermistor, the 3-pin connector of the eject switch, and the two 1-pin connectors of the fixing heater. 5. Remove the four screws holding the fixing unit on the machine right, and then remove the unit from the machine.
(2) Replacing the fixing heater Take the following steps when replacing the fixing heater. Procedure 1. Remove the fixing unit felt. 2. Remove the two screws holding the fixing unit cover, and then the cover. 3. Remove the 1-pin connector of the fixing heater from fixing unit thermostat 1. 4.
(3) Replacing the fixing unit thermistor Take the following steps when replacing the fixing unit thermistor. Procedure 1. Remove the two screws holding the fixing unit cover, and then the cover. 2. Remove the screw holding the fixing unit thermistor, and then the thermistor. 3.
(4) Replacing fixing unit thermostats 1 and 2 Take the following steps when replacing fixing unit thermostats 1 and 2. Caution: Use the specified thermostat for replacement. Do not substitute a simple wire or similar; otherwise, the machine will be seriously damaged. Procedure 1.
(5) Detaching and refitting the heat and press rollers and the heat roller separation claws Take the following steps when cleaning or replacing the heat and press rollers and the heat roller separation claws. Procedure 1. Remove the fixing heater. (Refer to page 3-3-32.) 2.
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Detaching the press roller 7. Remove the front and rear bearings and the press roller. Bearing Press roller Bearing Figure 3-3-43 Detaching the press roller Detaching the heat roller separation claws 8. Detach the separation claw springs from the catches to remove all the four heat roller separation claws.
190-1 3-3-7 Others (1) Detaching and refitting the waste toner tank Replace the waste toner tank when the message display shows “Time for Maintenance”. Procedure 1. Remove the rear cover (two screws). 2. Open the drawer. 3. Open the front cover and take out the imaging unit. 4.
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190-1 CONTENTS 3-4 PCB Initial Settings 3-4-1 Replacing the main PCB ..............3-4-1 3-4-2 Replacing the engine PCB ..............3-4-3 3-4-3 Adjustment-free variable resisters (VR) ..........3-4-4 1-1-21...
190-1 3-4-1 Replacing the main PCB Before and after replacing the main PCB, perform the steps below. Main PCB replacement requires the following tools: Flash tool assembly (P/N 35968010) Main ROM IC1(P/N 19068150) Main ROM IC2 (P/N 19068160) Procedure • Before removing the old main PCB: 1.
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7. Remove the blanking cover on the rear of the copier and insert the flash tool assembly into the top slot. Flash tool assembly Blanking cover Figure 3-4-2 8. Insert the power plug and turn the main switch on. FLASH PUSH START 9.
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190-1 190-3 11. Turn the main switch off. 12. Remove the flash tool assembly and refit the blanking cover. 13. Turn the main switch on. 14. Enter the maintenance mode. 15. Execute maintenance item 604. 16. Execute the maintenance items in the data recorded on the own-status report output in step 2 to reenter or check the data.
190-1 3-4-3 Adjustment-free variable resisters (VR) The variable resistors listed below are set at the factory prior to shipping and cannot be adjusted in the field. • High-voltage transfer PCB: VR101, VR201, VR301, VR 401 • Engine PCB: VR1, VR2 3-4-4...
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190-1 3-4-3 Adjustment-free variable resisters (VR) The variable resistors listed below are set at the factory prior to shipping and cannot be adjusted in the field. • High-voltage transfer PCB: VR101, VR201, VR301, VR 401 • Engine PCB: VR1, VR2 3-4-4...
3-5-1 Self-diagnosis (1) Self-diagnostic function This unit is equipped with a self-diagnostic function. When it detects a problem with itself, it disables copying and displays the problem as a code consisting of “C” followed by a two- digit number, indicating the nature of the problem. A message, “Call for service,” is also displayed.
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Self diagnostic codes Remarks Code Contents Check procedures/ Causes corrective measures Operation unit PCB com- The connec- Check the connection of con- munication problem tors of the nectors of the wires between There is a communication wires between the main PCB and operation problem between the main the main PCB PCB.
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Remarks Code Contents Check procedures/ Causes corrective measures Exposure lamp problem The connec- Check the connection of the The value of the ASIC ad- tors of the connectors of the exposure dress AGCHMAX is 30 or exposure lamp. less when scanning the lamp make white reference data.
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Remarks Code Contents Check procedures/ Causes corrective measures Main charger output Main charger Check the charger housing problem output leaking. visually and clean it if it is dirty. The MC ALM signal is out- Broken Check the charger wire visually put from the high-voltage charger wire.
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CONTENTS 3-6 Troubleshooting 3-6-1 Image formation problems ..............3-6-1 (1) No image appears (entirely white)..........3-6-3 (2) No image appears (entirely black)..........3-6-4 (3) Image is too light................. 3-6-5 (4) Background is visible..............3-6-5 (5) A white line appears longitudinally..........3-6-6 (6) A black line appears longitudinally.
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(7) The paper feed clutch does not operate........3-6-33 (8) The bypass paper feed clutch does not operate...... 3-6-33 (9) The registration clutch does not operate........3-6-34 (10) The cleaning lamp does not turn on......... 3-6-34 (11) The exposure lamp does not turn on (C10).
3-6-1 Image formation problems (1) No image appears (2) No image appears (3) Image is too light. (entirely white). (entirely black). See page 3-6-3. See page 3-6-4. See page 3-6-5. (4) Background is visible. (5) A white line appears (6) A black line appears longitudinally.
(13) Paper creases. (14) Offset occurs. (15) Image is partly missing. See page 3-6-10. See page 3-6-10. See page 3-6-11. (16) Fixing is poor. (17) Image is out of focus. (18) Image center does not align with the original center. See page 3-6-11.
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(1) No image appears Causes (entirely white). 1. No transfer charging. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. No transfer charging. A. Broken transfer wire. Repair or replace the wire. B. The connector terminals of the Check for continuity across the terminals. If high-voltage transformer PCB none, replace the terminals.
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(2) No image appears Causes (entirely black). 1. Exposure lamp fails to light. 2. No main charging. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Exposure lamp fails to light. A. The connector terminals of the Check for continuity across the terminals. If exposure lamp make poor none, replace the terminals.
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(3) Image is too light. Causes 1. Misadjusted exposure level. 2. Insufficient toner. 3. Deteriorated developer. 4. Dirty or deteriorated drum. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Misadjusted exposure level. Adjust exposure level (see page 3-2-42). 2. Insufficient toner. If the display shows the message requesting toner replenishment, replace the cartridge.
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(5) A white line appears Causes longitudinally. 1. Dirty or flawed charger wire. 2. Foreign matter in the imaging unit. 3. Flawed drum. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Dirty or flawed charger wire. Clean the charger wire or, if it is flawed, replace it.
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(7) A black line appears Causes laterally. 1. Flawed drum. 2. Dirty developing section in the imaging unit. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Flawed drum. Replace the drum (see page 3-3-25). 2. Dirty developing section in the Clean the developing section in the imaging imaging unit.
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(9) Black dots appear on Causes the image. 1. Dirty or flawed drum. 2. Deformed or worn cleaning blade. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Dirty or flawed drum. Clean the drum or, if it is flawed, replace it (see page 3-3-25). 2.
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(11) The leading edge of the Causes image is consistently 1. Misadjusted scanning start position for the original on misaligned with the the contact glass. original. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Misadjusted scanning start Readjust the scanning start position for the position for the original on the original on the contact glass (see page 3-3- contact glass.
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(13) Paper creases. Causes 1. Paper curled. 2. Paper damp. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Paper curled. Check the paper storage conditions. 2. Paper damp. Check the paper storage conditions. (14) Offset occurs. Causes 1. Defective cleaning blade. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1.
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(15) Image is partly missing. Causes 1. Paper damp. 2. Paper creased. 3. Drum condensation. 4. Flawed drum. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Paper damp. Check the paper storage conditions. 2. Paper creased. Replace the paper. 3. Drum condensation. Clean the drum (see page 3-3-28). 4.
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(17) Image is out of focus. Causes 1. Defective image scanning unit. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Defective image scanning unit. Replace the image scanning unit. (18) Image center does not Causes align with the original 1. Misadjusted image center line. center.
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(19) Image is not square. Causes 1. Squareness adjusted (laser scanner unit positioned) incorrectly. 2. Image scanning unit positioned incorrectly. Causes Check procedures/corrective measures 1. Squareness adjusted (laser Adjust the squareness (installation position of scanner unit positioned) the laser scanner unit; see page 3-3-17). incorrectly.
3-6-2 Paper misfeeds Problem Causes/check procedures Corrective measures A piece of paper torn from copy Check visually and remove it, if A paper jam paper is caught around the reg- any. in the paper istration switch. feed or con- Defective registration switch. With 5 V DC present at CN5-10 veying section on the engine PCB, check if...
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Problem Causes/check procedures Corrective measures Check if the paper feed clutch Check and repair if necessary. A paper jam malfunctions. in the drawer Electrical problem with the pa- See page 3-6-33. is indicated per feed clutch. during copy- ing. Check if the bypass paper feed Check and replace the de- A paper jam pulley is deformed.
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Problem Causes/check procedures Corrective measures Check if the heat roller separa- Clean or replace the heat roller A paper jam tion claws are extremely dirty or separation claws (see page in the eject deformed. 3-3-35). section is indi- Check if the upper eject pulley Check and repair if necessary.
190-1 3-6-3 PCB terminal voltages Precautions • When handling the circuit boards, do not touch the components with bare hands. • ICs can be damaged by static discharges. If a PCB contains ICs, do not touch the ICs, cable connectors or edge connectors. •...
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190-1 Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 24 V DC 24 V DC supply for EPCB, output 24 V DC 24 V DC supply, input 24 V DC 24 V DC supply for EPCB, output 24 V DC 24 V DC supply for EPCB, output 5 V DC 5 V DC supply for EPCB, output 5 V DC...
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 5/0 V DC (pulse) EPCB control signal, input (SVCLK) 5/0 V DC (pulse) EPCB control signal, input (SVD0) 5/0 V DC (pulse) EPCB control signal, input (SVD1) 5/0 V DC (pulse) EPCB control signal, input (SVD2) 5/0 V DC (pulse) EPCB control signal, input (SVD3) 5/0 V DC (pulse)
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 5 V DC 5 V DC supply for OPCB, output 5/0 V DC (pulse) OPCB control signal, output (COM) 5/0 V DC (pulse) OPCB control signal, input (STATUS) 5/0 V DC (pulse) OPCB control signal, output (SCLK) 5/0 V DC (pulse) OPCB control signal, input (SIG1) 5/0 V DC (pulse)
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 24 V DC 24 V DC supply, input 24 V DC 24 V DC supply for PSPCB, output 24 V DC 24 V DC supply, input 24 V DC 24 V DC supply, input 21-1 5 V DC 5 V DC supply, input 21-1 5 V DC...
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 21-1 5/0 V DC (pulse) BYPPSSW (1) return signal, input 21-1 5/0 V DC (pulse) BYPPSSW (2) return signal, input 21-1 5/0 V DC (pulse) BYPPSSW (3) return signal, input 24 V DC 24 V DC supply for HVTPCB, output 0/17.7 V DC HVTPCB (MC) on/off, output 0/15.7 V DC...
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 10-3 10-1 0/5 V DC OSSW on/off, input 11-1 21-1 5 V DC 5 V DC supply for FTH, output 11-2 21-1 FTH detection voltage, input 12-1 12-5, -6 24 V DC 24 V DC supply for MOTPCB, output 12-2 12-5, -6 24 V DC...
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 16-5 16-6 5/0 V DC (pulse) CCDPCB control signal, output (CCDCLK1) 16-7 16-8 5/0 V DC (pulse) CCDPCB control signal, output (CCDCLK2) 16-9 16-10 5/0 V DC (pulse) CCDPCB control signal, output [ROG (SH)] 16-11 16-12 5/0 V DC (pulse) CCDPCB control signal, output [S/H (SP1)]...
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 18-23 18-22 0/5 V DC STMOTPCB* (STPSW1) on/off, input 18-24 18-22 0/5 V DC STMOTPCB* (STPSW2) on/off, input 18-25 18-22 0/5 V DC STMOTPCB* (STPSW3) on/off, input 18-26 18-22 0/5 V DC STFSW1* on/off, input 18-27 18-22 0/5 V DC STFSW2* on/off, input...
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 19-42 21-1 5/0 V DC (pulse) MPCB control signal, output (_LSUOUT) 19-44 21-1 5/0 V DC (pulse) MPCB control signal, output (_RSTWR) 21-2 21-1 +12 V DC +12 V DC supply, input 21-3 21-1 –12 V DC –12 V DC supply, input 21-4 21-1...
(4) Motor PCB E C B 494VO BD 3 TR1 R1 E C B LS07 LS04 • • STK8711BMK4 J12 CON1 3592814 REV : 1 3-6-28...
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Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 5/0 V DC DF*/SM selection signal, input (MOTSEL) Motor control voltage, input (SMREF) 5/0 V DC (pulse) Motor coil energization pulse signal, input (MOT _B) 5/0 V DC (pulse) Motor coil energization pulse signal, input (MOT B) 5/0 V DC (pulse) Motor coil energization pulse signal, input (MOT _A)
(5) Operation unit PCB Terminals (CN) Voltage Remarks 24 V DC 24 V DC supply from MPCB, input 5 V DC 5 V DC supply from MPCB, input 5/0 V DC (pulse) MPCB control signal, input (SCLK) 5/0 V DC (pulse) MPCB control signal, input (COM) 5/0 V DC (pulse) MPCB control signal, output (STATUS)
3-6-4 Electrical problems Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures No electricity at the Measure the input voltage. The machine power outlet. does not op- The power cord is Check the contact between the power plug erate when not plugged in and the outlet. the main properly.
Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures Broken scanner Check for continuity across the coil. If none, The scanner motor coil. replace the scanner motor. motor does Poor contact in the Check for continuity across the connector not rotate. scanner motor terminals. If none, replace them. connector termi- nals.
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Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures Broken cooling fan Check for continuity across the coil. If none, Cooling fan motor 2 coil. replace cooling fan motor 2. motor 2 does Poor contact in the Check for continuity across the connector not rotate. cooling fan motor 2 terminals.
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Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures Broken registration Check for continuity across the coil. If none, The registra- clutch coil. replace the registration clutch. tion clutch Poor contact in the Check for continuity across the connector does not op- registration clutch terminals.
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Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures (13) Broken wire in the Check for continuity across the heater. If The fixing fixing heater. none, replace the fixing heater (see page heater does 3-3-32). not turn on Fixing unit thermo- Check for continuity across each thermostat. (C60).
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Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures (16) Broken transfer See page 3-6-3. Transfer wire. charging is Poor contact in the not performed high-voltage trans- (C52). former PCB con- nector terminals. Defective main PCB. Defective engine PCB. Defective high- voltage trans- former PCB. (17) Poor contact in the Check the developing bias wire.
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Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures (19) Original is not Check the original and set it correctly. The original placed correctly. size is not Poor contact in the Check for continuity across the connector detected cor- original size switch terminals. If none, replace them. rectly.
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Problem Causes Check procedures/corrective measures (23) A piece of paper Check and remove if any. A paper jam torn from copy is indicated paper is caught on the mes- around the regis- sage display tration switch or immediately eject switch. after the main Defective registra- With 5 V DC present at CN5-10 on the en-...
3-6-5 Mechanical problems Problem Causes/check procedures Corrective measures Check if the paper feed pulley If dirty, clean with isopropyl al- No primary or bypass paper feed pulley is cohol. paper feed. dirty with paper powder. Check if the paper feed pulley Replace any deformed or worn or bypass paper feed pulley is pulley (see page 3-3-3, 4).
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Problem Causes/check procedures Corrective measures Check if the contact between If there is any problem, repair. Paper jams. the right and left registration rollers is correct. Check if the fixing unit front Repair or replace. guide is deformed. Check if the fixing unit upper Repair or replace.
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190-1 CONTENTS 3-7 Appendixes Timing chart No. 1 ..................3-7-1 Timing chart No. 2 ..................3-7-2 Timing chart No. 3 ..................3-7-3 Power source PCB (120 V area) ..............3-7-4 Power source PCB (220 – 240 V area) ............3-7-4-1 Main PCB 1/25 ....................
Timing chart No. 1 From main switch on to stabilization MSW: ON 60 s Preheat mode High temperature 190°C/374°F Approx. 1°C/1.8°F Secondary stabilization Approx. 1°C/1.8°F 165°C/329°F fixing temperature Preheat temperature 150°C/302°F Approx. 1°C/1.8°F Primary stabilization 120°C/248°F fixing temperature CN1-4 DB REM CN8-9 100 ms 100 ms CN2-1...
Timing chart No. 2 Printing the image onto a sheet of paper fed from the drawer or bypass table START KEY Chatter removal 100 ms 20 ms × 4 50 ms CN17-3 MSYNC CN17-1 CN2-2 100 ms At least 500 ms and after the laser diode has been turned on. DB REM CN8-9 50 ms ×...
Timing chart No. 3 Scanning the image off an original placed on the contact glass SCAN signal 560 – Fwd. SM CN12-7 – 800 P 992 P CN12-12 Rev. 100 ms 40 ms 2500 P EL CN14-1 CN14-2 20 ms 50 ms 120 ms SVSYNC...
Motor PCB MOTSEL CON1-1 PGND CON1-12 CON1-11 PGND CON1-8 PGND CON1-7 PGND CON2-1 CON1-10 CON2-4 CON2-3 ADFM A CON1-9 SGND CON2-2 SGND ADFM A MOT A CON1-6 CON2-6 ADFM B MOT A CON1-5 CON2-5 ADFM B MOT B CON1-4 MOT B CON1-3 CON3-1 CON3-4...
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