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PREFACE This Service Manual describes necessary basic information for field service and maintenance for maintaining the product quality and functions of the Check Reader CR-180. Contents Chapter 1: General description Features, specifications, name of parts, operation method Chapter 2: Functions and operation...
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Four cial fonts called MICR fonts on checks, etc., reading the data thus printed, sorting, and so Five The CR-180 is equipped with a MICR Seven reading function in addition to its image reading function. Eight Nine 2.
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OPERATION below for reference. 1) Scanning Utility for CR-180 For details, refer to user's manuals of the CR-180 and the software to be used. 1. Basic Operation The basic operation for operating the CR-180 is as follows. 1) Turn the CR-180 ON.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION VII.REGULAR INSPECTION BY USERS For details, refer to the CR-180 User's Manual. : Cleaning, ● : Replace, : Lubricate, : Adjust, : Check] Intervals Unit Location/Parts Remarks name As necessary Wipe with cloth slightly mois- Feed unit Rollers tened with water, then wipe dry.
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CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONS & OPERATION 2. CR-180 Configuration Figure 2-102 shows the configuration of the CR-180. This machine (CR-180) Read system Feed system Image reading section MICR reading section Power supply section Feed Image Control processing control system section section...
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CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONS & OPERATION 3. Motor Drive This CR-180 has two motors, a main motor for feeding documents (M1) and a jog motor for the jogger (M2). Control PCB Jog motor Jog roller (1) Jog roller (2) Main motor...
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CIS PCB, lens array, light guide, LEDs (RGB), LED array The read system of the CR-180 consists (W), and a case. The LEDs (RGB) (one of of an image reading section that reads the each color) are mounted on the PCB.
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III. FEED SYSTEM erence for MICR reading, is in contact with the feed plane. 1. Outline The CR-180 comes with a jogger mechanism for lining up documents in the Figure 2-301 shows the sectional view of document setting section. the feed system.
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Read timing and faulty document feed When the power is switched ON, the detection sensors are also provided along CR-180 runs cycles through once, even if the feed path. no documents are set. : Motor gear : Jog roller gear...
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Figure 2-304 shows the sensor layout This mode is used to check the CR- diagram. 180's feed status without using a computer. The CR-180 is provided with a docu- The procedure for entering this mode is ment sensor that detects documents at described below.
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CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONS & OPERATION IV. CONTROL SYSTEM 1. Control PCB Control of the CR-180 is performed by the control PCB. Figure 2-401 shows the block diagram of the control PCB, and Table 2-401 lists the main IC functions. MICR unit...
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Figure 2-402 shows the block diagram of image processing inside the CR-180. CIS unit The read resolution of the CR-180 is 200 × 200 dpi. An analog signal corresponding to the density of each pixel is output from the Analog processor CIS unit to the analog processor of the con- trol PCB.
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Figure 2-404 by this amount. 2) Resolution conversion The resolution of the image data sent from the CR-180 is 200 dpi. Resolution conversion converts the image data to image data of a resolution that matches the set resolution value. 3) Binary conversion...
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+24 V with a DC/DC converter, outputs it to the power PCB. the control PCB. The power PCB is equipped The power PCB of the CR-180 supports with a fuse for overcurrent protection. AC power supply input ranging from 100 V to Only +24 VDC is output from the power 240 V.
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CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONS & OPERATION 2. Power Circuit Protection Function 3. Energy-Saving Mode The power PCB is the switching regulator The CR-180 is designed so that when type. document feed and data transmission are not If, due to an anomaly, the load short-...
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Moreover, items marked as prohibited for use must not be used. The connectors, switches, LEDs, etc., Note:The CR-180 does not have any VRs mounted on the PCB are shown below. (variable resistors) that require adjust- Items not listed in the tables on the next ment in the field.
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Connect the CR-180 to the computer using For details, see the User's Manual. an SCSI cable or USB cable. Note: If using an imprinter, prepare an ink Change the SCSI ID of the CR-180 if nec- cartridge. essary. If documents are jammed in the...
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1. CR-180 Operation Panel Most error messages are related to im- The CR-180 does not have an error dis- proper user operation and document jams. play area, but some errors are indicated by...
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→ Check if the scanner is powered ON. → Check the SCSI or USB cable connection. → Check the SCSI ID. → Power ON the CR-180 and the computer. Scanner cover is open. The door switch cannot detect that the top cover and maintenance cover are closed.
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Display the version of this service tool. 1. Outline 4) Dcon check Check the operation of the hardware The service mode of the CR-180 can be connected to the control PCB (DCON). executed by installing on the service com- puter the service mode software located in 5) Check Device the setup disk provided with the CR-180.
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The procedure for starting up the service the service mode software on the user's mode is described below. computer. 1) Connect the computer with the CR-180 1) Power ON the service computer and using a SCSI cable or a USB cable. start up the OS (Windows).
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CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. All Adjustment Note:After the CR-180 is connected to the computer and the computer is powered This mode is used to adjust all the image ON for the first time, a screen re- sensor units. Be sure to execute this mode if questing installation of "New Hard-...
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9. Imprinter Regist This mode is used to display the version This mode is used to adjust the printing of the devices in the CR-180. Selecting position of the imprinter. Selecting [Imprinter [Check Device] in the service screen dis- Regist] in the service screen displays the plays the display screen.
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12. Service Mode Version This mode is used to change the firm- Select the [About] in the service screen ware of the CR-180. For details, refer to the to display the software version for this serv- service information issued during firmware ice mode.
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CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING III. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING AC power does not come on The Power lamp of the CR-180 does not light. The CR-180 does not go into standby. Cause/Fault Location Step Check Item Result Action Power cord connec- Is power cord correctly...
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Note 1: Image problems may be caused by the display and the printer used by the user. In such a case, the problem cannot be corrected on the CR-180. Note 2: Depending on the type of image and on the setting, document reproducibility is im- paired.
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CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING VI. AFTER REPLACING PARTS Some of the parts used in the CR-180 need to be adjusted following replacement. 1. Control PCB 1) When using the SCSI cable, set the SCSI ID. 2) Perform the following in the service mode.
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APPENDIX III. LIST OF SPECIAL TOOLS The special tools that are required when servicing the CR-180 are listed below. Tool Name Tool No. Dimensions Rank Purpose/Remarks TKM-0335 230 × 120 mm • 10 sheets/set Shading sheet • For image sensor adjustment t = 0.3 mm...
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Prepared by Quality Assurance Center Canon Electronics Inc. 1248 Shimokagemori, Chichibu-shi Saitama 369-1892, Japan FIRST EDITION (SEPT. 2003) [63999]...
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