OKIPAGE 6e/6ex LED Page Printer Maintenance Manual ODA/OEL/INT Approval All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PREFACE This Maintenance Manual describes the field maintenance methods for OKIPAGE 6e and OKIPAGE 6ex LED Page Printers. This manual is written for use by service persons. Please note that you should refer to the Printer Handbook for the handling and operating methods of the equipment.
CONFIGURATION System Configuration OKIPAGE 6e and OKIPAGE 6ex consist of control and engine blocks in the standard configura- tion, as shown in Figure 1-1. In addition, the options marked with asterisk(*) are available. Operator Panel (OKIPAGE 6ex Only) Engine Unit Paper Cassette * Legal/Universal...
Printer Configuration The printer unit consists of the following hardware components: • Electrophotographic Processor • Paper Feeder • Main Control PCB • Operator Panel (OKIPAGE 6ex Only) • Power Supply Unit • PS Board (OKIPAGE 6ex Only) The printer unit configuration is shown in Figure 1-2. Upper cover Operator panel assy Toner cartridge...
Optional Configuration The options shown below are available for use with OKIPAGE 6e and OKIPAGE 6ex. These are available separately from the printer unit. (1) 1MB Memory Expansion Board (OKIPAGE 6e/6ex) (2) SIMM Memory OKIPAGE 6e :1/2/4/8/16 Mbyte OKIPAGE 6ex :1/2/4/8/16/32 Mbyte (3) Legal/Universal Paper Cassette/ Legal/Universal cassette Cassette cover...
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(4) High Capacity Second Paper Feeder (5) Multi-Purpose Feeder 1 - 4...
Specification (1) Type Desktop (2) External dimensions Height 6.3” (160 mm) (excludes protruding Width 12.6” (320 mm) portion) Depth 14.17” (360 mm) (3) Weight 8 kg (4) Developing method Dry electrophotography Exposing method LED stationary head (5) Paper used <Type> •...
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(10) Power input 120 VAC +5.5%, –15% 230 VAC +15 %, –15% (11) Power consumption Peak: Approx. 420W Typical operation: Approx. 160W Idle: Approx. 55W Power save mode: Approx. 15W (12) Temperature and humidity During operation: 50 to 90 F (10 to 32 C) In storage: 14 to 110 F (–10 to 43 C) (13) Noise...
Safety Standards 1.5.1 Certification Label The safety certification label is affixed to the printer at the location described below. OKIPAGE 6e OKIPAGE 6ex 120V OKIPAGE 6e OKIPAGE 6ex 230V 1 - 7...
1.5.2 Warning Label The warning labels are affixed to the sections which may cause bodily injury. Follow the instructions on warning labels during maintenance. 1 - 8...
1.5.3 Warning/Caution Marking The following warning and caution markings are made on the power supply board. CAUTION ENGLISH Heatsink and transformer core present risk of electric shock. Test before touching. FRENCH Le dissipateur thermique et le noyau du transformateur présentent des risques de choc électrique.
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OPERATION DESCRIPTION OKIPAGE 6e, OKIPAGE 6ex consists of a Main Control PCB, a power supply/sensor board, a PostScript board (OKIPAGE 6ex), an operator panel and an electrophotographic process mechanism. The soft operator panel is used for operation and status display of OKIPAGE 6e and OKIPAGE 6ex.
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1MB Memory Board (Option) For optional L5C- or L5D RAM board Resident RAM 1M x 16 DRAM(2M Bytes) Program & Font Resident RAM 256k x 16 DRAM x 2 4MB Mask ROM High Capacity 16 bits (1M Bytes) Multi-Purpose Second Paper DATA Feeder (Option) Feeder (Option)
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LocalTalk I/F (RS422 I/F) PS Board with RAM 1MB Memory Board For optional L6A- RAM board 16 bit 32 bit Program & Font Resident RAM 4MB Mask ROM 1M x 16 DRAM High Capacity DATA (2MB) Multi-Purpose 16 bit Second Paper Feeder (Option) Feeder (Option) EEPROM...
Control Board The control board consists of a single chip CPU, Program & Font ROM's, one or two DRAMs, an EEPROM, a host interface circuit, and a mechanism driving circuit. (1) Single chip CPU The single chip CPU is a custom CPU (32-bit internal bus, 16-bit or 32-bit external bus, 25.54 MHz clock with input frequency from a 12.27 MHz clock) which incorporates the RISC CPU and its peripheral devices, and has the following functions: Built-in device...
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(3) DRAM OKIPAGE 6e/6ex The DRAM is a resident memory (OKIPAGE 6e: 1MB(L5C) or 2MB(L5D)/OKIPAGE 6ex: 2MB) used as a buffer, and it stores edited data, image data, DLL data and macro data. OKIPAGE 6ex with PS Board The DRAM is a resident memory (2MB on the OKIPAGE 6ex main board plus 0.5MB on the PS board) used as a buffer, and it stores edited data, image data, DLL data and macro data.
PS Board (OKIPAGE 6ex option) The PS board consists of two Program & Font ROM's, DRAM's, an EEPROM, and a host interface circuit. (1) Program & Font ROM's The Program & Font ROMs store the PostScript Level II program and its fonts. Mask ROM is used for the Program &...
RAM Board (OKIPAGE 6e/6ex option) The RAM board consists of DRAM's and a SIMM socket. (1) DRAM 1MB of DRAM's reside on the RAM board. (2) SIMM Socket One SIMM socket is mounted on the RAM board. Resident RAM SIMM Socket (1MB) Figure 2-4 RAM Board Block Diagram 2 - 7...
Power Supply Board The power supply board consists of an AC filter circuit, a low voltage power supply circuit, a high voltage power supply circuit, heater drive circuit, and photosensors. (1) Low Voltage Power Supply Circuit This circuit generates the following voltages. Output voltage +5 V Logic circuit supply voltage...
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The sensor layout diagram is shown in Figure 2-3. Exit roller Outlet sensor Heat roller Transfer roller Paper sensor Inlet sensor 1 Paper Toner Inlet end sensor Registration roller sensor sensor 2 Hopping roller Figure 2-5 Sensor Function Sensing state Inlet sensor 1 Detects the leading edge of the paper and gives Paper exists.
Electrophotographic Process 2.5.1 Electrophotographic Process Mechanism This mechanism actuates the printing of image data supplied by the control board on the paper by electrophotographic process. The layout of the electrophotographic process mechanism is shown in Figure 2-6. 2 - 10...
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LED head Heat roller Toner cartridge Developing roller Eject roller assy Charge roller Image drum unit Outlet sensor lever Back-up roller Hopping roller Registration Cleaning roller roller Paper cassette Inlet sensor lever Transfer roller Paper sensor lever...
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(1) Image Drum Unit The image drum unit consists of a sensitive drum, a charger, and a developer. The unit forms a toner image on the sensitive drum, using a electrostatic latent image formed by the LED head. (2) Registration Motor The registration motor is a pulse motor of 48 steps/rotation, that is two-phase excited by the signal from the Main Control PCB.
2.5.2 Electrophotographic Process The electrophotographic processing is outlined below. The electrophotographic printing process is shown in Figure 2-7. 1 Charging The surface of the image drum is charged uniformly with a negative charge by applying the negative voltage to the charge roller. 2 Exposure Light emitted from the LED head irradiates the negatively charged surface of the image drum.
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Paper eject roller Paper Image data eject (Face down) Power LED head supply Charger roller Paper Power supply eject Doctor Toner Power (Bias voltage) Exposure roller blade cartridge supply Charging Paper path Toner Cleaning Developing Paper supply selector roller Developing Cleaning roller roller...
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PRINT-N PRDY-N DM-ON-N RM-ON INSNS OUTSNS-N Feed start Inlet Sensor OFF Outlet Sensor OFF Feed stop...
2.5.3 Process Operation Descriptions (1) Hopping and Feeding Hopping and feeding motions are actuated by a single registration motor in the mechanism as shown below: Idle gear Registration motor Registration roller Hopping roller Registration gear Motor gear Hopping gear The registration motor turning in direction "a" drives the hopping roller. The registration motor turning in direction "b"...
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Hopping For hopping, the registration motor turns in direction "a" (CW direction) and drives the hopping roller to advance the paper until the inlet sensor turns on (in this case, the registration gear also turns, but the registration roller is prevented from turning by the one-way bearing).
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Feeding When hopping is completed, the registration motor turning in direction "b" (CCW direction) drives the registration roller to advance the paper (in this case, the hopping gear also turns, but the hopping roller is prevented from turning by the one-way bearing). The paper is further advanced, synchronization to the print data.
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(2) Charging Charging is actuated by the application of the DC voltage to the charge roller that is in contact with the image drum surface. Power Charge roller supply Image drum The charge roller is composed of two layers, a conductive layer and a surface protective layer, both having elasticity to secure good contact with the image drum.
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(3) Exposure Light emitted by the LED head irradiates the image drum surface with a negative charge. The surface potential of the irradiated portion of the image drum drops, forming an electrostatic latent image associated with the image signal. Charge roller LED head LED head Power...
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The image roller surface is charged to about –750 V by the contact charge of the charge roller. When the light from the LED head irradiates the image drum surface, the light energy generates positive and negative carriers in the CGL. The positive carriers are moved to the CTL by an electrical field acting on the image drum.
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(4) Developing Toner is attracted to the electrostatic latent image on the image drum surface, converting it into a visible toner image. Developing takes place through the contact between the image drum and the developing roller. As the toner supply roller rotates while rubbing on the developing roller, a friction charge is generated between the developing roller and the toner, allowing the toner to be attracted to the developing roller (the developing roller surface is charged positive and the toner, negative).
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Note: The bias voltage required during the developing process is supplied to the toner supply roller and the developing roller, as shown in the diagram below. –450 VDC is supplied to the toner supply roller, –300 VDC to the developing roller. Connected and bias supplied when the cover is closed...
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(5) Transfer The transfer roller is composed of conductive sponge material, and is designed to get the image drum surface and the paper in a close contact. Paper is placed over the image drum surface, and the positive charge, opposite in polarity to that of the toner, is applied to the paper from the reverse side.
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(6) Fusing When the image transfer is completed, the toner image is fused to the paper by heat and pressure as the paper with unfused toner image passes between the heater roller and the back-up roller. The heater roller with Teflon coating incorporates a 400W heater (Halogen lamp), which heats the heat roller.
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(7) Cleaning When the transfer is completed, the residual toner left on the image drum is attracted to the cleaning roller temporarily by static electricity, and the image drum surface is cleaned. Image drum Cleaning roller Power supply Transfer roller (8) Cleaning of rollers The charge, transfer and cleaning rollers are cleaned for the following cases: •...
Paper Jam Detection The paper jam detection function monitors the paper condition when the power is turned on and during printing. When any of the following conditions arises, this function interrupts the printing process. If any of the following errors is encountered, printing can be recovered by removing the jammed paper (by opening the upper cover, removing the jammed paper and closing the upper cover).
Drum motor Paper Paper Registration motor feed feed Hopping Paper end sensor Checking for paper form Inlet sensor Paper size check (paper width) Paper sensor Outlet sensor Monitoring Jam Monitor Monitoring Monitoring paper paper feed jam paper feed jam input jam Top to top Paper size check Top to bottom...
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Paper Feed Check List Error Type of error Monitor Standard value Plus Minus Hopping start 36.0 Paper feed error 72.0 Inlet sensor on Inlet sensor on 20.0 Paper feed jam 20.0 Write sensor on Write sensor on 25.0 Paper feed jam 140.5 Outlet sensor on Inlet sensor on...
Cover Open When the stacker cover is opened, the cover open microswitch on the power/sensor board is turned off to cut +5V supply to the high voltage power supply circuit. This results in the interruption of all high-voltage outputs. At the same time, the CVOPN signal is sent to the control board to notify that the microswitch is off, and the control board carries out the cover open process.
Toner Low Detection • Device The Toner Low Detection device consists of a stirring gear which rotates at a constant rate, a stirring bar and a magnet on the stirring bar. The stirring bar rotation is driven by the link to the protrusion in the stirring gear.
TONER FULL state 240 ms < t1 < 1.5 sec TNRSNS-N 4.875 sec. TONER LOW state t1 > 1.5 sec. TNRSNS-N t1 < 240 ms 4.875 sec. • When the Toner Low state is detected 2 times consecutively, Toner Low is established. •...
PARTS REPLACEMENT The section explains the procedures for replacement of parts, assemblies, and units in the field. Only the disassembly procedures are explained here. For reassembly, reverse the steps of disassembly procedure. Precautions for Parts Replacement (1) Before starting the parts replacement, remove the AC power cord and interface cable. Remove the AC power cord in the following sequence: Turn off ("o") the power switch of the printer.
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[Service Tools] The tools required for field replacement of printed circuit boards and units are listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 Service Tools Service Tools Q' ty Place of use Remarks No. 1-100 Philips 2~2.5 mm screws screwdriver No. 2-100 Philips 3~5 mm screws screwdriver No.
Parts Layout This section describes the layout of main parts of the equipment. [Lower base unit] Stacker cover assy Pulse motor (main) Diselectrification bar View A Eject roller assy Back-up roller Transfer roller Registration roller Pulse motor (registration) Fusing unit Toner cartridge (consumable) Manual feed...
[Base unit] RAM board • LQME-PCB (OKIPAGE 6e/OKIPAGE6ex) Power supply DC fan assy Main Control PCB • L5C or L5D: OKIPAGE 6e • L6A : OKIPAGE 6ex Transformer Contact assy Paper cassette Figure 3-3 3 - 5...
How to Change Parts This section explains how to change parts and assemblies listed in the disassembly diagram below. In the parts replacement procedure, those parts marked with the part number inside with white letters are RSPL parts. Printer unit Upper cover Stacker (3.3.2) (3.3.1)
3.3.1 Upper Cover (1) With the power switch turned off, unplug the AC power cord from the outlet. (2) Disconnect the interface cable 1. (3) Remove the option board D if it is mounted. (4) Lift the left side of the operator panel assy (or logo frame) 4 and remove it. (5) Disconnect the flexible cable 5 from the connector (CN1) 6 of the operator panel PCB 6, and put the cable inside the cover.
3.3.3 LED Head (1) Open the stacker cover. (2) Remove the flexible cable (LED) 1 from the PC connector 2 of the LED head 3. (3) Remove the LED head by prying the left side free from the retaining clip. Note: Be careful to not lose the contact (LED) 4.
3.3.4 Eject Roller Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Press the clamp on the left side of the eject roller assy 1 in the direction of the arrow. Detach the eject roller assy from the lower base unit 2, and remove it. Note: When installing the eject roller, verify the proper engagement with the main unit.
3.3.5 Pulse Motor (Main) (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the connector 3 from (CN2) 2 of the Main Control PCB 1. (3) Remove two screws 4 and remove the pulse motor (main) 6 from the motor bracket 5. View A OKIPAGE 6ex OKIPAGE 6e...
3.3.6 Pulse Motor (Registration) (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the connector 3 from (CN3) 2 of the Main Control PCB 1. (3) Remove two screws 4 and remove the pulse motor (registration) 6 from the motor bracket View A OKIPAGE 6e OKIPAGE 6ex...
3.3.7 Lower Base Unit (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the connecting cables 4 and 5 of the pulse motor from the connectors 2 and 3 of the Main Control PCB 1. (3) Remove the connector 6 of the LED head from the Main Control PCB 1. (OKIPAGE 6e: 1 connector, OKIPAGE 6ex: 2 connectors) (4) Remove seven screws 7, then remove the lower base unit 8.
3.3.8 Motor Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Stand the lower base unit on its side as shown, and unlock two clamp levers, then remove the motor assy 1. Idle gear Idle gear Reduction gear...
3.3.9 Hopping Roller Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Remove the motor assy (see 3.3.8). (4) With the lower base unit 1 standing on its side, remove the one-way clutch gear 2 and the bearing (A) 3, then remove the hopping roller assy 4 and the bearing (B) 5.
3.3.10 Stacker Cover Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the motor assy (see 3.3.8). (3) Remove the reset lever R 1. (4) Detach the reset spring 2 from the lower base unit 3, turn the reset level L 4 in the direction of the arrow until it stops, and remove it in the direction of the arrow (5) Release two pins of the lower base unit 3, then remove the stacker cover assy 5.
3.3.11 Registration Roller (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Remove the motor assy (see 3.3.8). (4) With the lower base unit standing on its side (view A), remove the one-way clutch gear 1. (5) Press the registration roller 2 to the right side (in the direction of the arrow as shown) and lift up the left side.
3.3.12 Transfer Roller (1) With the power switch turned off, unplug the AC power cord from the outlet. (2) Open the stacker cover. (3) Release TR gear 1 by unlocking the latch 4 of the main unit (never apply an excessive force when unlocking the latch).
3.3.13 Fusing Unit Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Remove the stacker cover assy (see 3.3.10). (4) Remove four screws 1 and remove the fusing unit 2. Caution: Fusing unit assy may be hot. Use care when handling. Note: When installing or removing the fusing unit assy, tighten or loosen the screws while holding the fusing unit down with your hand.
3.3.14 Back-up Roller (1) Remove the fusing unit assy (see 3.3.13). (2) Lift the left side of the back-up roller 1, and pull it out to the left side (at this time, two bushings 2, the bias springs 3 and washers 4 and 5 will release themselves). Note: Do not bend or lose springs.
3.3.15 Sensor Plate (Inlet) (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Press the clamps of three sensor plates (inlet) 1, and remove the sensor plates by pressing them upward from the bottom side. Clamp Clamp Paper sensor...
3.3.16 Toner Sensor (Adhesion) (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Press the clamp of the toner sensor 1, and remove the sensor by pushing it up from the bottom. Clamp Clamp 3 - 22...
3.3.17 Sensor Plate (Outlet) (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the eject roller assy (see 3.3.4). (3) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (4) Remove the fusing unit assy (see 3.3.13). (5) Press the clamp of the sensor plates (outlet) 1, and remove the sensor plate by pushing it up from the bottom.
3.3.18 Manual Feed Guide Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Open the manual feed guide assy 1, and release the engagement on both sides with the main unit by carefully bending the manual feed guide assy 1. Note: At the time of mounting, verify the proper the engagements as shown in the diagram.
3.3.19 Sensor Plate (Paper Supply) (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Press the clamp of the sensor plate (paper supply) 1, and remove it from the base plate 2. View A View A 3 - 25...
3.3.20 Main Control PCB Note: When replacing the Main Control PCB, the contents of the EEPROM shall be copied to the new PCB. This process requires a maintenance utility. (See 4.3.1 4 and 4.3.2 4 for details.) • The Main Control PCB is different for each model. OKIPAGE 6e : L5C or L5D OKIPAGE 6ex...
3.3.21 Power Supply Board and Contact Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Remove the Main Control PCB (see 3.3.20). (4) Remove the AC inlet 1 from the inlet holder 2, and remove the connector 3 of the transformer.
3.3.22 Transformer (1) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (3) Remove the connectors (CN1 and CN2). (4) Remove the inlet 3 from the inlet holder 2. (5) Remove two screws 1, and remove the inlet holder 2 and the transformer 4. 3 - 28...
3.3.23 Cassette Guide L (1) Remove the paper cassette. (2) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (3) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (4) Remove the Main Control PCB (see 3.3.20). (5) Remove the power supply board (see 3.3.21). (6) Remove the screw 1, and remove the cassette guide L 2 by shifting it in the direction of the arrow.
3.3.24 Cassette Guide R (1) Remove the paper cassette. (2) Remove the upper cover (see 3.3.1). (3) Remove the lower base unit (see 3.3.7). (4) Remove the Main Control PCB (see 3.3.20). (5) Remove the screw 1, and remove the cassette guide R 2 by shifting it in the direction of the arrow.
ADJUSTMENT Adjustment (OKIPAGE 6e) This chapter describes the adjustment necessary when replacing a part. The adjustment is made by changing the parameter value set in EEPROM on the Main Control PCB by means of a printer driver or by a maintenance utility program. The maintenance utility is designed to be used only by field engineer and it should not be released to the end-users.
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Maintenance utility Maintenance utility has following functions. (1) Engine Menu For setting the engine menu. (2) Engine Counter Reset For resetting the engine counter. (3) Status Monitor For real time display of the printer status. (4) Test print For local print or test print. (5) Reload For reading out the printer setting information.
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2-1 Engine Menu The following functions can be set in the Engine Menu. (1) Print Position For adjusting print start position. (2) LED Head Marking No. For adjusting LED Head marking duration. (3) LED Head Width For stipulating number of LED dots. (4) Optical head The mounting head type is set.
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2-2 Engine Counter The following functions can be set in the Engine Counter. Each item is reset by clicking of the "Reset" button. (1) Drum Count The number of drum revolution of the EP drum unit, counted at the engine block. (2) Total Drum Count The total number of drum revolution of the printer, counted at the engine block.
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(5) Print File It performs a test file print. Printer emulation is stipulated by a file suffix. xxx.HBP (Hiper-W emulation) xxx.BIN (PCL emulation) xxx.PRN (Ditto) xxx.aaa (Ditto: aaa may be any strings other than the above.) Figure 4-3 2-5 Option Menu Button It performs operation selected in the Option Button Menu.
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(4) Product set Product (ID) of the printer is set. Product which is available at present is only MDL (Model). Up to 32 alphanumeric characters can be inputted. The corresponding type is the type supporting the ID down- load command. For an unsupported type, no character can be inputted as light color display.
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2-6 Correspondence to non-corresponding product ID printer When the ID of the printer is not corresponding, a dialog for selecting the corresponding printer name is displayed. When the printer name is set, it is registered in the initialization file and processed as a corresponding printer also for the next and subsequent startup. The following is a display example of a printer set dialog.
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2-7 Reload Button The same setting as in the starting up of an application software can be made. It reads out the settings of the printer being connected. It is used to change the printer while running the same application program on the PC. 2-8 About Button It displays information on the Maintenance Utility and the printer firmware.
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2-10 Setup Dialog The Setup Dialog is displayed when "Setup" is selected from the system menu items on the Main Menu Dialog. In the Setup Dialog, selection of printer languages and printer port is available. Figure 4-7 (1) Printer Port For selecting a printer port.
Adjustment (OKIPAGE 6ex) This chapter describes the adjustment necessary when replacing a part. The adjustment is made by changing the parameter value set in EEPROM on the Main Control PCB. The parameter can be set by the key operation from the operator panel. This printer has three kinds of maintenance modes, and it is necessary to select one of the modes when replacing a part.
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Engine Maintenance Mode Note: This mode is used only by service persons, and it should not be released to the end users. To enter into the engine maintenance mode, turn the POWER switch on while holding the FORM FEED and ENTER keys down. Function There are following functions : •...
Adjustment When Replacing a Part 4.3.1 Adjustment at the Time of Part Replacement (OKIPAGE6e: 300dpi LED head) The following table lists parts that require adjustment after replacement. Parts Required Adjustment LED head LED head drive time Image drum unit Drum counter reset (Refer to the user's manual for details.) Control P.C.B.
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OKIPAGE6e • Setting of LED Head Drive Time Drive time of the LED head is set by setting the parameter of drive time of EEPROM according to the luminous intensity marking on the LED head. a. Corresponding table of luminous intensity marking and drive time parameter Luminous intensity Luminous intensity Drive time parameter...
4.3.2 Adjustment When Replacing a Part (OKIPAGE6ex: 600dpi LED head) Adjustment is necessary when replacing any one of the following parts. Parts Required Adjustment LED head LED head drive time Head Type Image drum unit Drum counter reset (Refer to the User's Manual.) Main Control Board EEPROM data Upload/Download (See 4.3.1 4.) Setting of LED Head Drive Time...
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OKIPAGE6ex • Setting of LED Head Drive Time Drive time of the LED head is set by setting the parameter of drive time of EEPROM according to the luminous intensity marking on the LED head. a. Corresponding table of luminous intensity marking and drive time parameter Luminous intensity Luminous intensity Drive time parameter...
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Setting Example: Method for setting the parameter to 19 (for case where the previous parameter setting was 8). Operation LCD display after operation Turn the POWER switch ENG MNT on while holding the FORM FEED and ENTER keys down. The item of “OPT HEAD” is OPT HEAD always 600-4W when the 600-4W...
4.3.3 Uploading/Downloading EEPROM data When the controller printed circuit board is replaced, the contents of the old EEPROM shall be copied to the new EEPROM on the new board to preserve customer settings. For the purpose, use the EEPROM operation on the Option of the Maintenance Utility. (See Fig. 4-4.) To copy follow the steps below.
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Periodical Replacement Parts The parts are to be replaced periodically as specified below: Part name Condition for replacement Cleaning Remarks • Toner cartridge About 2,000 sheets of • LED head. Consumables paper have been printed. • Image drum About 20,000 sheets of Consumables cartridge...
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(1) Set the LED head cleaner to the LED lens array as shown in the figure, then slide the cleaner back and forth horizontally several times to clean the head. Note: Gently press the LED head cleaner onto the LED lens array. LED head cleaner LED lens array (2) Throw the cleaner away.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Troubleshooting Tips (1) Check the basic check points covered in the user’s manual. (2) Gather as much information about the problem from the customer as possible. (3) Inspect the equipment under the conditions close to those in which the problem had occurred. Check Points before Correcting Image Problems (1) Is the printer being used in proper ambient conditions? (2) Are supplies (toner) and routine replacement parts (image drum unit) being replaced...
Preparation for Troubleshooting (1) PC display (OKIPAGE 6e) The failure status of the printer is displayed by the display of the PC. Take proper corrective action as directed by messages which are being displayed on the display of the PC. There are 4 types of LED display status: On, Normal blinking, Fast blinking and Off.
Troubleshooting Flow Should there be a problem with the printer, troubleshoot according to the following procedure flow: Problems Carry out a detailed Problems Troubleshoot from the status troubleshooting with the indicated by error message list. troubleshooting chart. See message See 6.5.1. 6.5.2.
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Table 6-1 Category Trouble or status Remedy PC display status message Controller errors Controller Error An error occured in the controller. – Normal operation cannot be ensured. Turn the power off, then back on to restart. – If normal operation is not recovered by this restart procedure, replace the Main Control PCB.
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Table 6-1 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy PC display status message Controller errors Optional Software ROM An error was detected by optional Check the optional software ROM Check Error software ROM check. board for proper connection or replace it. Optional RAM Check An error was detected by optional –...
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Table 6-1 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy PC display status message Controller errors Second Tray Timeout I/F timeout occured between the Check the 2nd tray for proper Error Main Control Board and the 2nd connection. Tray. Multipurpose Feeder I/F timeout occured between the Check the multi feeder for proper Timeout Error Main Control Board and the multi...
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Table 6-1 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy PC display status message Jam errors Paper Feed Jam A jam occured during paper feeding – Check the paper in the cassette. after completion of paper hopping Open and then close the cover. from the tray being displayed.
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Table 6-1 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy PC display status message Tray paper out Tray# Paper Out The tray being displayed has run Load paper in the tray. out of paper. Tray# : Standard Tray, Second Tray, Multipurpose Feeder : Executive, Letter, Legal14, Legal13, A4, A5, A6, B5, Monarch, COM-10, COM-9,...
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Table 6-1 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy PC display status message Buffer overflow Send Buffer Overflow The send buffer is overflowing. Normal operation Print Overrun Error The printer overrun because the print data is too complicated to be printed. Daily status Ready Warming Up The printer is warming up.
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Table 6-1 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy PC display status message Daily status Manual Paper In There is a paper on the manual tray. Reset The data which remained unprinted in the buffer is deleted and the printer is initialized to user default settings.
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Table 6-2 Category LCD status message Trouble or status Remedy Controller errors An error occurred in the controller. – Normal operation cannot be n = Exception Code ensured. Turn the power off, aaaaaaa = Error Address then back on to restart. ERROR 0n –...
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category LCD status message Trouble or status Remedy Controller errors Code Error Remedy (nn) ERROR nn A fault occurred in the Replace the Main Control PCB. controller. n = Exception Code An error was detected by Replace the Main Control PCB. program ROM check.
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category LCD status message Trouble or status Remedy Controller errors Code Error Remedy (nn) ERROR nn An error was detected by – Check the optional RAM board optional RAM check. for proper connection. – Check the mounting position of short plugs and additional RAM chips (see 7.4).
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category LCD status message Trouble or status Remedy Controller errors Code Error Remedy (nn) ERROR nn I/F timeout occurred between Check the optional tray for proper the Main Control PCB and connection. the optional tray (2nd tray, envelope feeder, etc.).
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category LCD status message Trouble or status Remedy Jam errors A jam occurred during paper feeding – Open the cover, remove the tray after completion of paper hopping paper, then close the cover. FEED JAM from the tray being displayed. When the cover is closed, recovery printing is carried out tray: TRAY 1, TRAY 2, FEEDER...
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category LCD status message Trouble or status Remedy Size error Loading of paper indicated by the Load the requested paper in the tray second line message to the first tray. #REQUEST line's tray is requested. tray: TRAY 1, TRAY 2, FEEDER LETTER, EXECUTIV, LEGAL 14, LEGAL 13, A4 SIZE, A5 SIZE, A6 SIZE, B5 SIZE, FREE SIZE...
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category LCD status message Trouble or status Remedy Buffer overflow The receive buffer is overflowing. – Press the operator panel REC BUFF RECOVER key to release the OVERFLOW error display. – Change the setting of the host (for OKIPAGE 6ex, in or printer so the host can detect HP 4 mode)
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy LCD status message Daily status The printer is in the off-line mode. Normal operation. OFF-LINE The second line indicates the emulate emulation. emulate: HP4, AdobePS Post Script mode only. PROCS'NG The printer is processing data (OKIPAGE6ex in PS mode) Post Script mode only.
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy LCD status message Daily status The printer is processing data in Normal operation. DATA on-line mode. (for OKIPAGE6ex, in HP 4 mode) Ready ON: The data that is not printed remains in the buffer. Ready flashing: The printer is receiving data.
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy LCD status message Daily status The demo page is being printed. Normal operation. PRINT DEMO When the number of copies being nnn/mmm printed is two or more, the number CPYnn/mm of copies being printed is displayed. (for OKIPAGE6ex, in HP 4 mode) This message is displayed together...
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy LCD status message Daily status Post Script mode only - Press ON-LINE key again RESET The printer goes back to on-line TO FLUSH mode and continues processing This message is displayed when (OKIPAGE6ex in PS mode) the job.
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy LCD status message Daily status This message is displayed when the Normal operation. RESET printer cannot reset automatically to TO SAVE exit from the menu because there (for OKIPAGE6ex, in are data and DLL's and macros HP 4 mode) having temporary attributes when the printer is changed from set...
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Table 6-2 (Cont'd) Category Trouble or status Remedy LCD status message Normal operation. Daily status The printer is in the power-saving mode. PWR SAVE This message is displayed together with other message on the first line. – Check the printer setting of the PostScript mode only host.
6.5.2 Status Message Troubleshooting If the problems are not correctable by using the status message trouble list, follow the troubleshooting flowcharts given here to deal with them. Trouble Flowchart number The printer does not work normally after the power is turned on. 1-1 (OKIPAGE 6e) 1-2 (OKIPAGE 6ex) Jam alarm...
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The printer does not work normally after the power is turned on. (OKIPAGE 6e and OKIPAGE 6ex) • Turn the power off, then back on. • Is LED turned on? • No Is the AC cable being connected properly? • No Connect the connection properly.
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• Take the measurement of the following voltages at connector CN2 on the power supply board: Voltage between pins 1 and 3: ... about 28 V AC Voltage between pins 5 and 6: ... about 10 V AC Are the voltages normal? •...
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The printer does not work normally after the power is turned on. (OKIPAGE 6ex PS mode) • Turn the power off, then back on. • Is all 's message being displayed by the LCD display? • No Is the AC cable being connected properly? •...
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• Yes Replace the Main Control PCB. • Remedy? • Yes End • No • Take the measurement of the following voltages at connector CN2 on the power supply board: Voltage between pins 1 and 3: ... about 28 V AC Voltage between pins 5 and 6: ...
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[JAM error] Paper input jam • Does the JAM error occur when the power is turned on? • Yes Is the paper at the inlet sensor? • Yes Remove the paper. • No Is the operation of the inlet sensor lever normal (moves freely when touched)? •...
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[JAM error] Paper feed jam • Does the paper feed jam occur when the power is turned on? • Yes Is the paper on the paper sensor lever? • Yes Remove the paper. • No Is the operation of the paper sensor lever normal (moves freely when touched)? •...
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2-2-a 2-2-b • Yes Replace the Main Control PCB. • Yes Is the transfer roller rotating? • No Check the gears (TR gear, idle gear and reduction gear). • Yes Is the fuser unit being installed properly? • No Install the fuser unit properly. •Yes Is the image drum unit being set properly? •...
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[JAM error] Paper exit jam • Does the paper exit jam error occur when the power is turned on? • Yes Is the paper on the outlet sensor lever? • Yes Remove the paper. • No In the operation of the outlet sensor lever normal (moves freely when touched)? •...
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Paper size error • Is paper of the specified size being used? • No Use paper of the specified size. • Yes Are inlet sensor levers 1 and 2 operating properly (moves freely when touched)? • No Replace the inlet sensor lever or clean the inlet sensor on the power supply board.
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Fusing unit error (ERROR 71) (ERROR 72) (ERROR 73) • Turn the power off, then back on. • Does the fusing unit error occur immediately? • Yes Is the thermistor open or shorted? Measure the resistance between thermistor contacts (about 220k room temperature) (see Fig.
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Fan error (ERROR 70) • Is the fan rotating? • Yes Replace the Main Control PCB. • No Is connector CN1 on the Main Control PCB being connected? • No Connect connector CN1. • Yes Replace the fan or Main Control PCB (check coil resistance of the fan, See 7.3). 6 - 35...
6.5.3 Image Troubleshooting Procedures for troubleshooting for the cases of abnormal image printouts are explained below. Figure 6-3 below shows typical abnormal images. Problem Flowchart number Images are light or blurred entirely (Figure 6-3, Dark background density (Figure 6-3, Blank paper is output (Figure 6-3, Black vertical stripes (Figure 6-3, Cyclical defect (Figure 6-3, Print voids...
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Images are light or blurred entirely. • Is toner low (is the TONER LOW message displayed)? • Yes Supply toner. • No Is paper of the specified grade being used? • No Use paper of the specified grade. • Yes Is the lens surface of the LED head dirty? •...
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Dark background density • Has the image drum been exposed to external light? • Yes Mount the image drum in the printer and wait about 30 minutes. • No Is the heat roller of the fusing unit dirty? • Yes Clean the heat roller.
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Black vertical belts or stripes • Replace the image drum unit. • Has the problem been removed? • Yes Note: After replacing the image drum unit, set the printer in the user maintenance mode by turning the power on while pressing the MENU key, and reset the drum counter (see User’s Manual).
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Cyclic error Frequency Remedy Image drum 3.71” (94.2 mm) Replace or clean the image drum unit. Developing roller 1.66” (44.4 mm) Replace the image drum unit. Toner supply roller 2.27” (57.8 mm) Replace the image drum unit. Charging roller 1.56” (39.6 mm) Replace the image drum unit.
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Print voids • Is the contact plate of the transfer roller in proper contact with the power supply board (see Fig. 6-5)? • No Adjust the contact plate so that it touches the power supply board and the shaft of the transfer roller properly. •...
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Poor fusing • Is paper of the specified grade being used? • No Use paper of the specified grade. • Yes Is the spring of the back-up roller normal? • No Replace the spring. • Yes Is the contact of the fusing unit assy in proper contact with the contact assy (see Fig.
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White vertical belts or streaks • Are the LED lens dirty? • Yes Clean the LED lens. • No Is the contact plate of the transfer roller in proper contact with the power supply board (see Fig. 6-5)? • No Adjust the contact plate to make a proper contact with the power supply board.
PCB Layout and Connector Signal List (1) Control Board • OKIPAGE 6e : L5C or L5D-PCB • OKIPAGE 6ex : L6A-PCB L6A- L5C- LED head OKIPAGE 6ex OKIPAGE 6e Operator panel Printer front side Contact face Printer front side 6 — 1 LED head 6 —...
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• CN1 Pin Assignment To Fan motor PIN NO. Signal Description FANPOW Power supply for fan driving Opening Ground FANALM-N Fan alarm • CN2 Pin Assignment To Drum motor PIN NO. Signal Description DMPH1-N Coil 1-N DMPH1-P Coil 1-P DMPH2-N Coil 2-N DMPH2-P Coil 2-P...
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• CN3 Pin Assignment To Regist motor PIN NO. Signal Description RMPH1-N Coil 1-N RMPH1-P Coil 1-P RMPH2-N Coil 2-N RMPH2-P Coil 2-P Excitation sequence Step No. PIN NO. Line Color Yellow Black Orange Brown Turning direction Clockwise as viewed from the output axis. 7 - 6...
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• CN4 Pin Assignment To LED head OKIPAGE 6e PIN NO. Signal Description Grount for LED Ground for LED +5V power supply for LED diriving +5V power supply for LED driving Logic ground HDDT0-P Data HDDT1-P Data HDCLK-P Clock HDLD-P Load STB1-N Strobe1...
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• HEAD1 & HEAD2 Pin Assignment To LED head OKIPAGE 6ex HEAD1 PIN NO. Signal Description HDSTB4-N Strobe 4 HDSTB3-N Strobe 3 HDSTB2-N Strobe 2 HDSTB1-N Strobe 1 HDDLD-P Load +5V power supply for LED driving HDD1-P Data 1 HDD0-P Data 0 0VLED Ground for LED...
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• CN6 Pin Assignment To Option feeder PIN NO. Signal Description OPTPSIN-N Paper sense 1 SPTSCLK-N Clock OPTSDR-N Data OPRSDR-N OPT send data ready Analog groud +30V power supply Logic gound +5V power supply 7 - 9...
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• POWER Pin Assignment (To power supply/sensor board) Pin No. Signal Description Pin No. Signal I/O* Description TRSEL1 TR control switch SQCR-N Sequence clear signal of serial I/F THERM-CMP Heater temperature SCLK-N Clock signal of serial I/F CVOPN-N Cover open (+30V) PSIN1 Paper sense DOUT-P...
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• CN8 Pin Assignment Centro Parallel Pin No. I/O* Signal Description Pin No. Signal Description STROBE-N Strobe Ground DATA1-P Data bit 0 Ground DATA2-P Data bit 1 Ground DATA3-P Data bit 2 Ground DATA4-P Data bit 3 Ground DATA5-P Data bit 4 Ground DATA6-P Data bit 5...
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• CN11 Pin Assignment To Option board and PS board Pin No. Signal Description Pin No. Signal Description -8V power supply Logic ground Logic ground Logic ground Logic ground SSTXD-P EEPROM data EEPRMCLK-P EEPROM clock EEPRMCS1-P EEPROM select Logic ground +5V power supply Logic ground INT2-N...
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PS Board (OKIPAGE6ex) • CN1 Pin Assignment To LocalTalk (RS422) PIN NO. Signal Description SYNC Not used TXD- Transmit data - Signal ground RXD- Receive data - TXD+ Transmit data + RXD+ Receive data + 7 - 13...
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PS Board (OKIPAGE6ex) • CN2 Pin Assignment To Main Control PCB Pin No. Signal Description Pin No. Signal Description -8V power input Logic ground Analog ground Logic Ground Logic ground SSTXD-P EEPROM data EEPRMCLK-P EEPROM clock EEPRMCS1-P EEPROM 1 select Logic ground +5V power Input Logic ground...
Resistance Check Unit Circuit Diagram Illustration Resistance Orange Yellow Between pins 1 and 2: 18.6 Registration Between pins 3 and 4: 18.6 motor Brown Black Orange Yellow Main (drum) Between pins 1 and 2: 12.6 motor Between pins 3 and 4: 12.6 Brown Black Thermostat...
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Unit Circuit Diagram Illustration Resistance Primary side White Between pins 1 and 2: 56.8 (OEL) White 14.8 (ODA) Yellow Transformer Secondary side Black Black Between pins 1 and 3: 1.3 Primary side Secondary side Between pins 5 and 6: 1.2 +30 V White FANALM-N...
Short Plug Setting (1) Main Control Board • OKIPAGE 6e : L5C-PCB • OKIPAGE 6ex : L6A-PCB L5C- L6A- • Short plug settings Factory Short plug Plug setting Description setting +5 V is supplied to pin 18 of Centronics parallel I/F connector. A-side High level is supplied to pin 18 Centronics parallel I/F connector.
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• SIMM specification Usable RAM capacity: 1/2/4/8/16/32 Mbytes (Access time 60 ~ 100 ns) • Short Plug Setting Printer Remarks OKIPAGE 6e Side B Side B See remark for SIMM capacity limitation. OKIPAGE 6ex Side A Side A • Relation between the capacity of added SIMM and total effective RAM capacity is shown in table below.
Appendix A CENTRONICS PARALLEL INTERFACE 1) Connector • Printer side 36-pin receptacle (single port) Type 57-40360-12-D56 (made by Daiichi Denshi) or equivalent • Cable side 36-pin plug Type 57-30360 (made by Daiichi Denshi) or equivalent Plug-552274-1 (AMP), 552073-1 (AMP) or equivalent 2) Cable •...
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Table of parallel I/F signals Functions Pin No. Signal Name Signal Direction Logic Compatible Nibble Data Strobe Printer Negative nStrobe Host Clk HostClk Data strobe Data line from/to host Data Bit n Printer Positive Data 1(LSB) ~ 8(MSB) Completion of reception or function Acknowledge Printer Negative...
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• Connector pin arrangement Signal level • Low : 0 V to +0.8 V • High : +2.4 V to 5.0 V Modes IEEE 1284 • Compatible mode • Nibble mode • ECP mode Data bit length 8 bits Receiving buffer Varies depending on option RAM size.
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10) Timing charts a) Data receiving timing • Compatible mode PARALLEL DATA (DATA BITs 1 to 8) 0.5 s min. 0.5 s min. 0.5 s min. DATA STROBE 0.5 s min. 0 min. 0.5 s max. BUSY 0 min. 0 min. ACKNOWLEDGE 0.5 s to 10 s 0 min.
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d) On-line -> off-line switching timing by ON-LINE SW (HP4 emulation) ON-LINE SW BUSY SELECT 50 ms max. e) Off-line -> on-line switching timing by ON-LINE SW (HP4 emulation) ON-LINE SW BUSY SELECT 0 min. ACKNOWLEDGE 100 ms max. 0.5 s to 10 s f) INPUT PRIME timing (when set to the effective INPUT PRIME signal.) 50 s min.
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Interface Parameter Setting (OKIPAGE 6ex) ENTER The following settings are possible by pressing key, after selecting the display Copies NEXT LAST contents of the LCD of the operator panel by using keys. Demo Paper Size Settings are retained even when the printer power is turned off. ON-LINE By pressing key, menu setting mode is completed and the printer returns to ON-...
Appendix B LOCALTALK (RS422) SERIAL INTERFACE 1) Connector • Printer side : 8-pin mini DIN receptacle Type TCS7187-01-201 (made by HOSHIDEN) or equivalent • Cable side : 8-pin mini DIN plug Type TCP7180-01-110 (made by HOSHIDEN) or equivalent 2) Cable •...
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• Connector Pin Arrangement (As viewed from the cable side) 4) Signal level Differential output : Differential input : 5) Interface circuit a) Receiving circuit 26LS30 or equivalent DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT INPUT ENABLE b) Transmitting circuit 26LS32 or equivalent DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT INPUT 6) Receive margin 7) Communication protocol...
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8) Interfacing parameter setting ENTER The following settings are possible by pressing key after selecting the display PowerSave contents of the LCD of the operator panel by using keys. Reset Recover Settings are retained even when the printer power is turned off. By pressing key, menu setting mode is completed and the printer returns to ON-LINE...
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a) LocalTalk RS422 switching OFF-LINE Ready Adobe PS MENU 1 MENU 1 Press key for 2 seconds to enter the menu mode (level 2), then press Menu 2 Menu 2 key, 7 times. ADOBE PS Ready SETUP ENTER Press key. PowerSave JAM RECV Ready...
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b) RS422 I/F parameter setting OFF-LINE Ready Adobe PS MENU 1 Keep key down for more than 2 seconds and bring the printer into menu Menu 2 setting mode (level 2). MENU 1 Next, press key, 8 times. Menu 2 RS422 Ready SERIAL...
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MENU 1 Press key. Menu 2 Item DATABITS Selection Function Ready 8 BITS 8 bit length 7 BITS 7 bit length Factory Setting: 8 bit MENU 1 Press key. Menu 2 Item PARITY Selection Function Ready NONE No parity EVEN Even parity Odd parity Factory Setting: No parity...
Appendix C DIAGNOSTICS TEST Maintenance Modes • The maintenance modes consist of the user maintenance mode opened to the user, and the system and engine maintenance modes for service personnel level. • Press the Menu key to update each category. The operation returns to the first category after updating the last category.
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(4) X-Adjust / Y-Adjust • This function sets the first character printing position on the first line. • The operation mode starts automatically upon completion of resetting. (5) Operator Panel Menu Disable • This function is for enabling and disabling of the operation panel menu functions (Menu 1, Menu 2, Tray Select, Copies and Paper Size).
System Maintenance Mode (1) The system maintenance mode is set when the power is turned ON while keeping the Recover key pressed down. (2) This mode adopts the menu for function selection. (3) The method for exit from this mode depends on the setting. (4) The system maintenance mode provides the following functions: (a) Page count display •...
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• The following items are excluded: Head drive time setting Fine adjustment of printing start position Standard tray paper feed amount setting • Transition to the operation mode occurs upon completion of resetting. • Press the Menu key to update each category. The operation returns to the first category after updating the last category.
Engine Maintenance Mode (1) The engine maintenance mode is activated when the power is turned ON while keeping the Form Feed key and Enter key pressed down. (2) This mode adopts the menu for function selection. (3) The method for exit from this mode depends on the setting. (4) The engine maintenance mode provides the following functions: (a) Head type setting •...
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Standard tray paper feed setting • Do no change its default setting since this is a factory setting and were set at the factory. (k) Second tray paper feed setting • Do no change its default setting since this is a factory setting and were set at the factory.
• Engine maintenance mode menu system LCD display ENG MNT Press the Writing into the EEPROM is carried out OPT HEAD 300-1W * + or - key. after pressing the Enter key. 300-2W 300-1W * ( Note: Be sure to select "300-1W" for OKIPAGE 6e and 600-4W Press the to select "600-4W"...
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Press the Be sure to check that it is set to 0 mm. T2 POS 0 mm * + or - key. 0 mm * + 1 mm Press the + 7 mm Menu key. - 8 mm - 1 mm Press the Be sure to check that it is set to No.
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Factory User Setting Operation • Switching of ODA, OEL, and OKI-INT users settings is possible with the factory user setting operation. • The user factory user setting operation is carried out by turning the power ON while keeping both the Menu key and the NEXT+ or LAST- key pressed down.
MAINTENANCE UTILITY OVERVIEW OVERVIEW A Maintenance Utility for the OKI LED printers (hereinafter referred to as the Maintenance Utility) is an application program that runs on the Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It is a software designed to set various settings such as printer engine menu, counter initialization, etc.
Software Configuration The Maintenance Utility consists of the following files. (1) Maintenance Utility ("MNTDRV.EXE") The Maintenance Utility executable file. It handles user interface (display control) and handling of messages transmitted from the Windows. (2) Initialization File ("MNTDRV.INI") Data such as menu setting of the Maintenance Utility and the command analysis library, etc. The file is used for initialization of the program.
MAIN MENU DIALOG When the Maintenance Utility is triggered, it reads out menu setting, counter data and version data to display on the Main Dialog Box to prompt operator input. Maintenance items are grouped for display in the following manner. (1) Engine Menu Display/Set Engine Menu settings (2) Engine Counter...
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Engine Menu Group In the Engine Menu Group, following items may be set. (1) Print Position Display Print Position Setting item Correct print start position. Setting range –4.00 mm ~ +3.5 mm F/W default 0.00 mm (2) LED Head Drive Time Display LED Head Marking No.
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(5) Optical head Display Optical Head Setting item Setting of mounting head type Setting range D-300-1W(300DPI) / D300-2W(300DPI adjustment) / D D-600-4W(600DPI) F/W default D300-1W(OKIPAGE 6e) / D600-4W(OKIPAGE 6ex) (6) Head type (OKIPAGE 6ex) Display HEAD TYPE Setting item The adjustment method for the adjustment head for 600DPI is set.
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(9) Enter The values set at the time of the clicking of the "Enter" button is entered as a new setting value. (10) Cancel The value set at the time of the clicking of the "Cancel" menu is cleared. Engine Counter Group In the Engine Counter Group, following items may be set.
Status Monitor It monitors the printer status and displays the status in real time. For display messages, refer to the table below. Normal Status Status Message Initializing Initializing On-Line Ready Off-Line Ready Data Exist Data Exist Power save mode Ready Power Saving Print demo Printing Demo Print menu...
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Paper Request Status Message Tray1 paper request Standard Tray Paper# Request Tray2 paper request Second Tray Paper# Request Manual paper request Manual Paper# Request Feeder paper request Multipurpose Feeder Paper# Request Paper#: Message: Exective Executive Paper Letter Letter Paper Legal 14 Legal14"...
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Jam & Size Error Status Message Paper Size Error Paper Size Error Input Jam Paper Input Jam Feed Jam Paper Feed Jam Exit Jam Paper Exit Jam Recoverable Alarm Status Message Page Buffer Overflow Page Buffer Overflow Macro Buffer Overflow Macro Buffer Overflow DLL Buffer Overflow DLL Buffer Overflow...
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Unrecoverable Error Status Message Controller Error Controller Error Program ROM Check Error Program ROM Check Error Font ROM Check Error Font ROM Check Error Resident RAM Check Error Resident RAM Check Error EEPROM Check Error EEPROM Check Error Option ROM Check Error Option Software ROM Check Error Option RAM Check Error Option RAM Check Error...
Test Print Button It diaplys the Test Print Dialog and performs local print or test file print. 2.4.1 Local Print Upon selection of button, it transmits local print command to the printer. Item Print Test Item Menu Status Print Menu Print Demonstration Demo Print Printer Available Font Print...
Option Button It displays the Option Menu Dialog. For details, refer to 3. Option Menu Dialog. About Button It opens the About Dialog box to display information on the Maintenance Utility and the printer firmware. Reload Button It performs the same operation as that of the program start up. It reads out printer menu settings and counter values.
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Exit Button It ends the Maintenance Utility. Before it closes, it shows a dialog box to confirm whether to renew the setting when the menu settings displayed on the Engine Menu and the User Default Environment do not match. When "Yes" is selected: It writes the setting of the Menu in the EEPROM of the printer and terminates the program.
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OPTION MENU DIALOG It displays the Option Menu Dialog and performs functions listed on the menu. Option Menu items are grouped into three categories. (1) EEPROM Operation It displays and sets the Engine menu settings. (2) H/W Check It checks the printer hardware. (3) Product set Product (ID) of the printer is set.
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EEPROM Upload Button It reads out the Engine Menu setting and the Counter data of the printer being connected and store the data in RAM of the PC. When the data is stored in RAM of the PC, "EEPROM Download" button becomes effective. EEPROM Download Button It sends the Engine Menu setting and the Counter setting data to the printer to set EEPROM when the "Upload button"...
SETUP DIALOG The Setup Dialog is displayed upon selection of "Setup" in the Main Menu Dialog. Environment setting language selection and printer port selection are made on the menu. The figure below shows a typical Setup Dialog. (1) Printer Language It designates printer environment setting language.
Appendix E Multi-Purpose Feeder Maintenance E - 1...
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PREFACE This Maintenance Manual is intended for the service person and describes the field maintenance methods for Multi-Purpose Feeder option of OKIPAGE 6e Series LED Page Printer. Refer to the Printer Handbook for equipment handling and operation methods. E - 2...
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CONTENTS OUTLINE ....................E - 4 Functions ..................E - 4 External View and Component Names......... E - 4 MECHANISM DESCRIPTION ..............E - 5 General Mechanism ..............E - 5 Hopper Mechanism ..............E - 5 PARTS REPLACEMENT ............... E - 6 Precautions Concerning Parts Replacement .......
OUTLINE Functions This optional Multi-Purpose Feeder is installed on the front section of the printer, and it supplies paper automatically through the operation of pulse motor, which is driven by signals sent from the printer. The main functions are: • Paper that can be used: [Paper Types] •...
MECHANISM DESCRIPTION General Mechanism The Multi-Purpose Feeder feeds the paper into the printer by receiving the signal from the printer, which drives the pulse motor inside the Multi-Purpose Feeder, and this motion is conveyed to rotate roller-A and B. The paper is delivered from the separator into the printer. Once delivered into the printer, the paper is then controlled and fed through by pulse motor (Registration) of the printer.
PARTS REPLACEMENT This section covers the procedures for the disassembly, reassembly and installations in the field. This section describes the disassembly procedures, and for reassembly procedures, basically proceed with the disassembly procedures in the reverse order. Precautions Concerning Parts Replacement (1) Parts replacements must be carried out, by first turning the printer power switch off “O”...
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[Service Tools] Table 3-1 shows the tools required for the replacement of printed circuit boards and units in the field. Table 3-1 Service Tools Q'ty Place of use Remarks Service tools No. 1-100 Philips 2 ~ 2.5 mm screws screwdriver No.
Parts Layout This section describes the layout of the main components. Upper Frame Stepping Motor Link Roller-A Roller-B OLEV-11 PCB Separator Figure 3-1 E - 8...
Parts Replacement Methods This section describes the parts replacement methods for the components listed in the disassembly order diagram below. Multi-Purpose Feeder Link (3.3.1) Separator (3.3.2) OLEV-11 PCB (3.3.3) Stepping motor (3.3.4) Planet gear (3.3.5) Roller-A (3.3.6) E - 9...
3.3.1 Link (1) Open paper feed cover 1, and disengage the paper feed cover 1 and Link 3, while lifting the paper hold 2. (2) Remove the paper hold 2 off the arm 4. (3) Disengage the link 3 from the arm 4, and remove it. * Be careful not to damage the link and arm.
3.3.2 Separator (1) Turn the power switch off “O” and remove the connector cord. (2) Disengage the link and paper feeder cover (see 3.3.1). (3) Remove the 2 screws 1, disengage the locks at 2 locations on the upper frame 2 with a screwdriver, and remove the upper frame 2.
3.3.3 OLEV-11 PCB (1) Remove the upper frame (see 3.3.2 steps (1) through (3)). (2) Remove the connector 1. (3) Remove the 2 screws 2, and remove the OLEV-11 PCB 3. When mounting the printed circuit board, be careful to make sure that the sensor plate is being set correctly.
3.3.4 Pulse Motor (1) Remove the upper frame (see 3.3.2 steps (1) through (3)). (2) Remove the OLEV-11 PCB (see 3.3.3). (3) Remove the 2 screws 1, and remove the stepping motor 2. E - 13...
3.3.5 Planet Gear (1) Remove the upper frame (see 3.3.2 steps (1) through (3)). (2) Remove the OLEV-11 PCB (see 3.3.3). (3) Remove the 2 screws 1, and remove the motor bracket assembly 2 and planet gear 3. E - 14...
3.3.6 Roller-A and B While only the removal procedure for roller-A is described here, the removal procedure for roller- B is basically same. When removing roller-B, however, be careful not to deform the sensor lever. (1) Remove the upper frame (see 3.3.2 steps (1) through (3)). (2) Remove the separator assembly (see 3.3.2).
TROUBLESHOOTING Precautions Prior to the Troubleshooting (1) Go through the basic checking items provided in the Operator Guide. (2) Obtain detailed information concerning the problem from the user. (3) Go through the checking in the conditions similar to that in which the problem occurred. Preparations for the Troubleshooting (1) Display on the operator panel The status of the problem is displayed on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) on the operator...
Troubleshooting Method When a problem occurs, go through the troubleshooting according to the following procedure. Problem occurs Problem displayed by Troubleshooting Carry out detailed the message according to the troubleshooting Status Message List according to the (see 4.3.1) Troubleshooting Flow (see 4.3.1) 4.3.1 LCD Status Message List...
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• ( JAM error ) Paper Inlet Jam • Does paper jam at the inlet when the power is turned on? • YES Is the paper located above the sensor plate (Inlet)? • YES Remove the paper. • NO Is the sensor plate (Inlet) operating normally? •...
CONNECTION DIAGRAM Interconnection Diagram Stepping motor 2 M-T3 1 M-T4 4 M-T1 3 M-T2 OLEV-11 PCB To the Printer or High Capacity Second Paper Feeder E - 21...
Appendix F High Capacity Second Paper Feeder Maintenance F - 1...
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PREFACE This Maintenance Manual is intended for the service person and describes the field maintenance methods for High Capacity Second Paper Feeder option of OKIPAGE 6e Series LED Page Printer. Refer to the Printer Handbook for the equipment handling and operation methods. F - 2...
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CONTENTS OUTLINE ....................F - 4 Functions ..................F - 4 External View and Component Names......... F - 4 MECHANISM DESCRIPTION ..............F - 5 General Mechanicsm..............F - 5 Hopper Mechanism ..............F - 5 PARTS REPLACEMENT ............... F - 6 Precautions Concerning Parts Replacement .......
OUTLINE Functions The printer is mounted on top of this High Capacity Second Paper Feeder, and it supplies paper automatically through the operation of pulse motor (Hopping), which is driven by signals sent from the printer. The main functions are: •...
MECHANISM DESCRIPTION General Mechanicsm The High Capacity Second Paper Feeder feeds the paper into the printer by receiving the signal from the printer, which drives the pulse motor inside the High Capacity Second Paper Feeder. This motion is converyed to rotate the One-way clutch of the hopping shaft assembly. The paper is delivered from the hopper into the printer through the turning of the hopping shaft assembly.
PARTS REPLACEMENT This section covers the procedures for the assembly, disassembly and installations in the field. This section describes the disassembly procedures, and for assembly procedures, basically proceed with the disassembly procedures in the reverse order. Precautions Concerning Parts Replacement (1) Parts replacements must be carried out, by first turning the printer power switch off “O”...
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[Service Tools] Table 3-1 shows the tools required for the replacement of printed circuit boards and units in the field. Table 3-1 Service Tools Q'ty Place of use Remarks Service tools No. 1-100 Philips 2 ~ 2.5 mm screws screwdriver No.
Parts Layout This section describes the layout of the main components. OLEV-12 PCB Front Support Plate Pulse Motor Hopping Roller Shaft Assembly One-way Cluch Gear Paper Cassette Figure 3-1 F - 8...
Parts Replacement Methods This section describes the parts replacement methods for the components listed in the disassembly order diagram below. High Capacity Second Paper Feeder Pulse motor (hopping) (3.3.1) OLEV-12 PCB (3.3.2) Hopping roller shaft assembly and One-way clutch gear (3.3.3) F - 9...
3.3.1 Pulse Motor (Hopping) (1) Turn the printer power switch off “O” and remove the interface cable. (2) Remove the paper casette 1. (3) Open the Front cover 2, stand the High Capacity Second Paper Feeder vertically and remove the 2 E-clamps 3. (4) Remove the 2 levers 4, and remove the tension springs 5.
3.3.2 OLEV-12 PCB (1) Remove the front support plate (see 3.3.1 steps (1) through (6)). (2) Remove the connector 1, and the 2 screws 2, then remove the OLEV-12 PCB 3. F - 11...
3.3.3 Hopping Roller Shaft Assembly and One-way Clutch Gear (1) Open the front cover 1. (2) Remove the 2 screws 2, and remove the hopping roller frame 3 (be careful not to lose the Springs 4 when you do this, since it comes off). (3) Remove the One-way clutch gear 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING Precautions Prior to the Troubleshooting (1) Go through the basic checking items provided in the Operator Guide. (2) Obtain detailed information concerning the problem from the user. (3) Go through the checking in the conditions similar to that in which the problem occurred. Preparations for the Troubleshooting (1) Display on the Operator panel The status of the problem is displayed on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) on the Operator...
Troubleshooting Method When a problem occurs, go through the troubleshooting according to the following procedure. Problem occurs Problem displayed by Troubleshooting Carry out detailed the message according to the troubleshooting Status Message List according to the (see 4.3.1) Troubleshooting Flow (see 4.3.1) 4.3.1 LCD Status Message List...
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• ( JAM error ) Paper Inlet Jam • Does paper jam at the inlet when the power is turned on? • YES Is the paper located above the sensor plate (Inlet)? • YES Remove the paper. • NO Is the sensor plate (Inlet) operating normally? •...
PARTS LIST Figure 6-1 High Capacity Second Paper Feeder F - 20...
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Table 6-1 High Capacity Paper Feeder Description Oki-J Part No. ODA Part No. Q’ty Remark Hopping roller 3PP4083-6020P1 Same as the printer unit. shaft One-way clutch 4PB4083-6024P1 51228901 Same as the printer unit. gear Pulse motor 4PB4083-6075P1 56510701 OLEV-12 PCB...
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OKI Data Corporation 11-22, Shibaura 4-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108, Japan Tel: +81 (Japan)-3 (Tokyo)-5445-6159 Fax: +81-3-5445-6188 Printed in Japan...
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