Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL PRINTING SOLUTIONS B4500/B4550/B4600 Maintenance Manual 032007A...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Document Revision History Corrected items Person in Rev.No. Date charge Page Description of change 2007-01-17 ISSUE ME2 I.Kitano HP24 Z.Takahashi 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL PREFACE This Maintenance Manual describes the field maintenance methods for B4600 Monochrome 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.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL CONFIGURATION System Configuration B4600 consists of control and engine blocks in the standard configuration, as shown in Figure 1-1. In addition, the options marked with asterisk(*) are available. LCD : 1 LED : 1 Operator Panel SW : 8...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Printer Configuration The printer unit consists of the following hardware components: • Electrophotographic Processor • Paper Feeder • Controller • Operator Panel • Power Supply Unit The printer unit configuration is shown in Figure 1-2. Upper cover...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Optional Configuration The options shown below are available for use with B4600. These are available separately from the printer unit. (1) High Capacity Second Paper Feeder (2) Multi Purpose Feeder (3) RS-232C Serial Interface Board 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL (4) Network Interface Board(Soft NIC CARD) (5) SDRAM DIMM (i) 16MB (ii) 32MB (iii) 64MB (iv) 128MB (v) 256MB (6) Flash DIMM (i) 1MB (ii) 8MB (iii) 16MB (7) Postscript 3 Emulation DIMM 43502101TH Rev.1...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Safety Standards 1.5.1 Certification Label The safety certification label is affixed to the printer in the position described below. ODA AC : 120V model OEL AC : 230V model Serial No. Made In China 1.5.2 Warning Label The warning labels are affixed to the sections which may cause bodily injury.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 1.5.3 Warning/Caution Marking The following warning and caution markings are made on the power supply/sensor board. CAUTION 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.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 disassembly procedure. Precautions for Parts Replacement (1) Before starting to replace parts, remove the AC cord and interface cable.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL [Service Tools] The tools required for field replacement of printed circuit boards, assemblies and units are listed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1 Service Tools Service Tools Q’ ty Application Remarks No. 1-100 Philips screwdriver 2~2.5 mm screws No.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Parts Layout This section explains the layout of main components of the equipment. [Lower base unit] Stacker cover assy Eject roller assy DC motor Back-up roller View A (main/drum) Registration roller Assy Transfer roller Pulse motor Diselectrification bar...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL [Base unit] Operator panel assy Face up stacker assy Power supply/board (Low voltage) High voltage / DC fan assy sensor board Network Interface board Main control board Cassette guide (L) Assy Cassette guide (R) Assy Paper cassette...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 G with white letters are RSPL parts.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.1 Upper Cover Assy (1) With the power switch turned off, unplug the AC power cord from the outlet. (2) Disconnect the interface cable 1. (3) Press the button 2 on right side of the Upper cover and open the stacker cover assy 3.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.2 LED Head (1) Press the button on right side of the upper cover and open the stacker cover assy 1. (2) Open the hook section on the left side of the head holder and remove the LED head 2.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.3 Operator Panel Assy (1) Unlock two latches on the upper cover from the rear side, lift the operator panel assy 1 from the back and remove it. (2) Remove the cable 2 from the connector (CN1) 3.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.4 Lower Base Unit (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.7). (4) Disengage the latch from the paper guide R C and remove the paper guide R C.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.5 Pulse Motor (Main/Drum) (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (3) Remove four screws 1 and remove the pulse motor (main/drum) 2 from the motor bracket 3.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.6 Pulse Motor (Registration) (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (3) Remove two screws 1 and remove the pulse motor (registration) 2 from the motor bracket 3.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.7 CLUTCH (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (3) Remove the plate-FG 1 and remove the clutch 2. (4) To attach the clutch, do the operation in the reverse way of detachment.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.8 Face Up Stacker Assy (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove four screws 1 and remove both the shield plate 2 and face up stacker 3 together.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.9 Eject Roller Assy (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the stacker cover assy (see 2.3.12).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.10 Motor Assy (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (5) Remove the DC Motor (see 2.3.5).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.11 Hopping Roller Shaft Assy (1) Remove the upper cover (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the plate FG1. (3) Release the latch 3 of the hopping roller Assy2, slide the shaft to the direction of the arrow and remove the hopping roller Assy2.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.12 Stacker Cover Assy (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face-up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the motor assy (see 2.3.10). (5) Remove the reset lever R 1.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.13 Registration Roller (1) Remove the upper cover (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (5) Remove the motor assy (see 2.3.10).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.14 Roller Transfer Assy (1) With the power switch turned off, unplug the AC cord from the outlet. (2) Open the stacker cover. (3) Remove two latches from the bearing A on the opposite side of the gear. (When you release a latch, do not add the excess force.)
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.15 Fusing Unit (1) Remove the upper cover (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (5) Remove the stacker cover assy (see 2.3.12).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.16 Back-up Roller (1) Remove the fusing unit assy (see 2.3.15). (2) Lift the left side of the back-up roller 1, and pull it out to the left side (at this time, two bearing Holders (back-up) 2 and the bias springs (back-up) 3and the two ball-bearings 4, washer C 5 will also come off).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.17 Sensor Plate (Inlet) (1) Remove the upper cover (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (5) Press the clamps of three sensor plates (inlet and paper) 1, and remove them by pressing them upward from the bottom.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.18 Sensor Plate (Outlet), Sensor Wire Assy (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the eject roller assy (see 2.3.9). (4) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.19 Manual Feed Guide Assy (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (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.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.20 Sensor Plate (Paper Supply) (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.21 Main control board (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the operator panel assy (see 2.3.3). (3) Remove the face up stacker assy (see 2.3.8). (4) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.22 Power Supply Board and High Voltage/Sensor Board (1) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (2) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (3) Remove two screws 1 and the guide plate 2. (4) Remove the AC inlet 3 from the guide plate 2.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.23 Cassette Guide L Assy (1) Remove the paper cassette. (2) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (3) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (4) Remove two screws 1, and remove the beam plates 2.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2.3.24 Cassette Guide R Assy (1) Remove the paper cassette. (2) Remove the upper cover assy (see 2.3.1). (3) Remove the lower base unit (see 2.3.4). (4) Remove two screws 1, and remove the beam plates 2.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL ADJUSTMENT This chapter provides explanations concerning the adjustment necessary when replacing a part. The adjustment is made by changing the parameter value set in EEPROM on the main control board. 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 any parts.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Category Item Value Functions OP MENU MEMORY ENABLE Sets Category MEMORY MENU Enable/Disable. DISABLE Set to Disable, Category MEMORY MENU of User Menu is not displayed. ADJUST ENABLE Sets Category SYSTEM ADJUST MENU Enable/Disable. DISABLE Set to Disable, Category SYSTEM ADJUST MENU of User Menu is not displayed.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 3.1.2 System Maintenance Mode (System Maintenance Menu) Note: This mode is used only by maintenance personnel and it should not be released to the end- users. The printer enters System Maintenance Menu when the power supply switch is turned ON while the Menu/Item+/Value-/Cancel switches are held down.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Category Item Value Functions EMULATE ENABLE Changes the default PDL for each brand. PDLs that are disabled in this DISABLE menu will not be displayed at EMULATE of User Menu or OP MENU of Admin Menu. (No specific to PCL XL is provided; thus, when DISABLE...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 3.1.3 EEPROM Initial Setting Range for Events As for initialization of EEPROM, ranges differ the whole phenomenon. "O" is initialized. "–" is not initialized. Table 3-1 The Initial-Setting domain of EEPROM CU EEPROM Area PU EEPROM Area...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Adjustment When Replacing a Part Adjustment is necessary when replacing any of the following parts. Part Replaced Adjustment Image Drum Cartridge Reset the image drum counter (refer to User's manual). 49 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Periodical Replacement Parts The parts are to be replaced periodically as specified below: Part name Condition for replacement Cleaning Remarks Toner cartridge 3K About 3,000 sheets of paper have been printed. LED head Consumables (Type 10) Toner cartridge 7K About 7,000 sheets of paper have been printed.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL (1) Before cleaning the LED head, touch the part of the aluminum foil film to eliminate static electricity. Part of the aluminum foil film Note: Do not use solvents such as methyl alcohol or thinner because of causing damage to the LED head.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 4.2.2 Cleaning Page Function There is a charge roller cleaning function with this printer, which can be executed by the user. (1) 1 Press the MENU key several times, and the LCD displays "MAINTE MENU". 2 Press the ITEM key, and the LCD displays "CLEANING PRINT".
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Troubleshooting Tips (1) Check the troubleshooting section in the Printer Handbook. (2) Gather as much information about the situation as possible. (3) Inspect the equipment under the conditions close to those in which the problem had occurred.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Preparation for Troubleshooting (1) Operator panel display The failure status of the printer is displayed by the liquid crystal display (LCD) of the operator panel. Take proper corrective action as directed by messages which are being displayed on the LCD.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL The following are the meaning of the symbols in the LCD display. “TRAY2” is indicated only when the second tray is set, and “MPF” is displayed only when the multipurpose feeder is set. xxxx: Emulation (AUTO, PCL, PSE, PPR, FX)
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Table 5-1 (2/5) Descroption Status level Normal DL MSG Varies The download Message data is being receiving. ACTIVE Normal DL MSG Varies The download Message data is being writing. WRITING Normal DL MSG Varies Writing the download message data succeeded.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Table 5-1 (3/5) Descroption Status level Warning Varies An attempt to write in a write-protected file was made. FILE IS WRITE PROTECTED Because this is a transient warning, it is displayed until the job is completed. then, cleared.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Table 5-1 (4/5) Descroption Status level Error CHECK TONER CARTRIDGE No Light Exceeds a limit of the quantity which a toner cartridge can be used for. TONER SENSOR ERROR Cause-1 : The supplement of the unexpected toner Cause-2 : Toner sensor error.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Table 5-1 (5/5) Descroption Status level Fatal ERR nnn No Light Note: The following error names are not displayed: CU ROM Hash Check Error 1 CU Slot1 DIMM RAM Check Error RAM configration error Slot1 RAM Spec error...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Descroption Status level PU F/W Flash write error (Reserved) PU F/W Flash data missing (Reserved) IMAGE ACK illegal page ID IMAGE SET Trans error (Reserved) No page at DUP IN (Reserved) No page at PPOUT Illegal function call...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 5.5.2 LCD Message Troubleshooting If the problems cannot be corrected by using the LCD status message/problem 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.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL The printer does not work normally after the power is turned on. • Turn the power off, then back on. IIIIIIII • Is all black message being displayed by the LCD display? IIIIIIII • No Is the AC cord being connected properly? •...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL [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 plate normal (moves freely when it is touched)? •...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL [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 plate? • Yes Remove the paper. • No Is the operation of the paper sensor plate normal (moves freely when it is touched)? •...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 2-2-a • No Check the gears (transfer roller gear, drum gear at left side of ID unit). • Yes Is the fusing unit being installed properly? • No Install the fusing unit properly. • Yes Is the image drum cartridge being set properly? •...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Paper size error • Is paper of the specified size being used? • No Use paper of the specified size. • Yes Are inlet sensor plates operating properly (moves freely when they are touched)? • No Replace the inlet sensor plate or clean the inlet sensor on the high voltage/sensor board.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Fusing unit error (ERROR 170) (ERROR 171) (ERROR 172) (ERROR 173) • Turn the power off, then back on again. • Yes Is the thermistor open or shorted? Measure the resistance between thermistor contacts (heater contacts 120V/2Ω or 240V/7Ω, and thermistor contacts 200KΩ at room temperature) (see Figure 5-2).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Synchronous serial I/O error or I/F timeout between printer and optional tray (ERROR 180, 182) • Is an option tray (High Capacity Second Paper Feeder or Multi Purpose Feeder) being used? • Yes Is the cable between the main control board and the optional tray being connected properly? •...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 5.5.3 Image Troubleshooting Procedures for troubleshooting for abnormal image printouts are explained below. Figure 5-3 below shows typical abnormal images. Problem Flowchart number Images are light or blurred entirely (Figure 5-3 Dark background density (Figure 5-3 Blank paper is output (Figure 5-3...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Dark background density • Has the image drum been exposed to external light? • Yes Install the image drum in the printer and wait about 30 minutes. • No Perform the cleaning page function (see Section 4.2.2).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Black vertical belts or stripes • Perform the cleaning page function (see Section 4.2.2). • Has the problem been solved? • Yes End. • No Replace the image drum cartridge. • Has the problem been solved? • Yes Note: After replacing the image drum cartridge, reset the drum counter (see User's Manual).
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Prints voids • Is the contact plate of the transfer roller in proper contact with the high voltage/sensor board (see Figure 5-5)? • No Adjust the contact plate so that it touches the high voltage/sensor board and the shaft of the transfer roller properly.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Poor fusing (images are blurred or peels off when the printed characters and im- ages on the paper are touched by hand) • Is paper of the specified grade being used? • No Use paper of the specified grade.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 high voltage/sensor board (see Figure 5-5)? •...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL PCB Layout and Connector Signal List (1) Main Control Board Printer front side LED Head Operator panel Printer front side Contact face Contact face Printer front side 14 – 1 1– 24 79 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • HEAD Connector Pin Assignment (To LED head) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function Ground for Logic HDCLK-P Clock HDCLK-N Clock Ground for Logic HDLD Load HDSTB1 Hsync/CSN HDDATA3 Data 3 HDDATA2 Data 2 HDDATA1 Data 1 HDDATA0...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • LCDPNL Connector Pin Assignment (To Operator Panel) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function LED-P LED ON SW-DATA1 Switch Data 1 SW-DATA0 Switch Data 0 LCD_D3 LCD Data 3 Ground LCD_D2 LCD Data 2 LCD_D1 LCD Data 1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • 2NDTRAY Connector Pin Assignment (To 2nd Tray) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function OPPAP-N Paper Sensor 1 OPSCK-N Clock OPSD-N Data OPSDP-N OPT send data Analog Ground +38V +38V Logic Ground +5VA * I: In O: Out...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • HVIF Connector Pin Assignment (To High Voltage Unit/Sensor Board) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function WRSNS-N Write Sensor IN1SNS-N Paper Sensor 1 TONER-N Toner Sensor 1-WIRE EEPROM1-wire signal PAPER-N Paper Out Sensor Ground SBPWN-P SB2 Output CB2PWN-P...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • PW_1 Connector Pin Assignment (To Power Supply Unit) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function +38V +24V +38V +24V Analog Ground Analog Ground 0VPHD Ground for LED HEAD 0VPHD Ground for LED HEAD HEAD +5V for LED HEAD...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL (2) High Voltage / Sensor Board 85 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • CN1 Connector Pin Assignment (To Main Control Board) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function WRSNS-N Write Sensor IN1SNS-N Paper Sensor 1 TONER-N Toner Sensor 1-WIRE EEPROM1-wire signal PAPER-N Paper Out Sensor Ground SBPWN-P SB2 Output CB2PWN-P CB2 Output...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • CN2 Connector Pin Assignment (To Thermistor) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function Non Connection THERM Thermistor : In O : Out NC : Non Connection • CN3 Connector Pin Assignment (To EEPROM on the Toner Cartridge) PIN NO.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL (3) Power Supply Board CN101 88 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • CN101 Connector Pin Assignment (To Main Control Board) I/O* Signal Function +5V for LED HEAD +5V for LED HEAD Ground Ground Ground Ground +24V +24V +24V +24V HEATON-N Heater On +5V for Logic +5V for Logic...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • OPTION Connector Pin Assignment (To Option Board [Network or RS232C]) Pin No. I/O* Signal Function Pin No. I/O* Signal Function Ground Ground Ground Ground PPGNT0-N Bus Grant (PCI) PPPERR-N Parity Error (PCI) PPDVSL-N Device select (PCI)
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • USB Connector Pin Assignment (USB I/F) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Description Ground * I: In O: Out C: Common • CENT Connector Pin Assignment (IEEE1284 I/F) Pin No. I/O* Signal Function Pin No. I/O* Signal Function...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • CLT Connector Pin Assignment (To Hopping Clutch) PIN NO. I/O* Signal Function CLTON Power Supply for clutch driving Analog Ground * O: Out C: Common • RM Connector Pin Assignment (To Resistration Motor) PIN NO. I/O*...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • ROM_DIMM Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. I/O* Signal Function Pin No. I/O* Signal Function Ground DBUS0 Data Bus 0 N.C. DBUS7 Data Bus 7 N.C. Ground N.C. Ground N.C. WBEN0 Write Enable N.C. DBUS15 Data Bus 15 N.C.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • RAM_DIMM Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. I/O* Signal Function Pin No. I/O* Signal Function Ground SAD8 Address Bus 8 N.C. SAD13 Address Bus 13 N.C. Ground N.C. Ground N.C. SAD9 Address Bus 9 N.C. SAD12 Address Bus 12 N.C.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX A RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE (option) 1) Connector • Printer side 25-pin receptacle Type DB-25S (made by Canon) or equivalent • Cable side 25-pin plug Type DB-25S (made by Canon) Shell Type DB-C8-J10-F2-1 (made by Nihon Kouku Denshi) or equivalent Note: Plug shall be fixable with a lock screw.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 4) Signal Level • MARK polarity : -3V to -15V (LOGIC = 1) • SPACE polarity : +3V to +15V (LOGIC = 0) 5) Interface Circuit Receiving Circuit 14C232 or equivalent OUTPUT INPUT +12V -12V INPUT Sending Circuit...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 8) Interface Parameter Setting Press MENU key several times. Press ITEM key to display the item on the LCD to set up. Press VALUE key to display the value on the LCD to set up. Press SELECT key, and display "*" mark on the right side of the value: By pressing the ON LINE key, menu setting mode is completed and the printer returns to on- line state.
2) Cable • Cable length 6 ft (1.8 m) max. (A Shielded cable composed of twisted pair wires is recommended for noise prevention.) Note: Cable is not supplied with the printer, and is not available from Oki. 102 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 3) Table of Parallel I/F Signals Pin No. Signal name Signal direction Functions DATA STROBE Parallel data sampling strobe DATA BIT - 1 DATA BIT - 2 DATA BIT - 3 DATA BIT - 4 PR Parallel input and output data...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 4) Signal Level • INPUT Low : 0 V to +0.4 V High : +2.4 V to 5.0 V • OUTPUT Low : 0 V to +0.4 V High : +2.0 V to 5.0 V 5) Specifications...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 7) Timing charts a) Power-ON (Menu Setting: PARALLEL=ENABLE) Power ON Notice of Transition to On-line Printer Power OFF Initializing H/W Initializing F/W Idle Status PError nAck Busy nFault Select b) Power-ON (Menu Setting: PARALLEL=DISABLE) Power ON Printer...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL d) Data Reception (Menu Setting: Ack/Busy Timing=Ack while Busy) nStrobe Busy nAck T(ACK)/2 T(ACK)/2 * The T (ACK) values are the same as those shown in the section c). e) I-Prime (Not at menu-set I-PRIME=DISABLE) I/F Initialization...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL g) Paper-End Notice of Transition to Paper-End Notice of Transition to On-line Printer Idle Paper-End On-line Status Busy PError nFault Select h) Warning (Paper-end state is excluded) Notice of Transition to Warning Notice of Transition to On-line...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Interface Parameter Setting The following settings are possible by pressing the SELECT key, after selecting the display contents of the LCD of the operator panel by using the ITEM+ and ITEM- keys. Settings are retained even when the printer power is turned off.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Item Direction of Data Transfer BI–DIRCT Contents of Display Function Ready Bi-directional data transmission ENABLE Uni-directional data transmission DISABLE Factory Setting: ENABLE Press the ITEM + key. Item ECP Mode Contents of Display Function Ready ENABLE ENABLE...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Item I-PRIME Contents of Display Function I–PRIME Ready 3µ SEC Enabled with the 3µs nlnit signal 50µ SEC Enabled with the 50µs nlnit signal DISABLE DISABLE Factory Setting: DISABLE Press the ITEM + key. Item PARALLEL I/F OFF-LINE RECEIVE...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX C Universal Serial Bus (USB) Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 full speed compliance. Connector • Printer Side : “B” Receptacle (Upstream Input to the USB Device) • Cable Side : Series “B” Plug Cable • Cable Length : Max 2m (A cable must be met USB Spec Rev 2.0 for normal operation)
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Signal Level • Input / Output Level Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units Input Levels : High (driven) High (floating) Output Levels : High (driven) Output Signal Crossover Voltage • Signaling Levels Signaling Levels Bus State Required Acceptable Differential "1"...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Timing Chart a) Packet Voltage Levels VOH (min) VIH (min) VIL (max) VOL (max) Bus Idle First Bit of Packet Bus Driven to Last Bit J State at end of Packet of EOP Floats Portion Bus Idle...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL e) Differential-to-EOP Transition Skew and EOP Width Crossover Point TPERIOD Extended Crossover Points Differential Data Lines TxDEOP = -2ns~5ns Diff. Data-to- SE0 Skew N * TPERIOD + TxDEOP Source EOP Width: TFEOPT (160ns~175ns) Receiver EOP Width: TFEOPR (80ns~)
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Interface Parameter Setting Press MENU key several times. Press ITEM key to display the item on the LCD to set up. Press VALUE key to display the value on the LCD to set up. Press SELECT key, and display "*" mark on the right side of the value: By pressing the ON LINE key, menu setting mode is completed and the printer returns to on- line state.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Item Sets Soft Reset command SOFT RST Contents of Display Function Ready ENABLE ENABLE DISABLE DISABLE Factory Setting: DISABLE Press the ITEM + key. Item USB I/F OFF-LINE RECEIVE OFF REC Contents of Display Function Ready ENABLE...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX D LOOP TEST (RS-232C INTERFACE) 1) Connect the test connector DB-25S made by Cannon or equivalent Test Connector Connection Diagram 2) Select "LOOP Test" in the system maintenance mode. The codes transmitted from the TD signals are comparatively checked with the data received from the RD signals.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX E DIAGNOSTICS TEST Maintenance Modes • The maintenance modes consist of the user maintenance mode which are released to the user, and the system and engine maintenance modes in the maintenance personnel level not released to the user.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Pressing Item+ or Item- key, menu is changed. Press the LCD display Item+ or Item- key. Sets All Category Enable/Disable OP MENU of User Menu. ENABLE * DISABLE Press the Value+ or Value- key. Sets Category INFORMATION INFO.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Pressing Item+ or Item- key, menu is changed. SIDM SIDMMNID Press the Value+ Press the Item+ or Value- key. or Item- key. Specifies MANUAL specified Pn in CFS control command (ESC EM Pn) in FX/PPR Emu. SIDMM2ID Press the Value+ or Value- key.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL System Maintenance Mode • To enter the system maintenance mode, turn the power on while keeping the Menu/ITEM+/VALUE- /CANCEL keys pressed down. • This mode adopts the menu for function selection. • The system maintenance mode provides the following functions: (1) Oki User •...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL LCD display Press the Value+ or Value- key. OKIUSER ODA * Sets brands. Selecting by the Value+ or Value- key. Press the Item+ or Item- key. JPOEM1 JPOEM2 If the Menu key is OEMA pressed menu change.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Pressing Item+ or Item- key, menu is changed. Sets dot shift in the horizontal direction. DOTSHIFT TRAY1 -4.0mm Press the -1.0mm * ˜ Press the Item+ Value+ or -1.5mm or Item- key. Value- key. -1.0mm -0.5mm 0.0mm +0.5mm...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Engine Maintenance Mode • To enter engine maintenance mode, enter system maintenance mode and press the Item+ key when "ENG DIAG" is displayed. • This mode adopts the menu for function selection. • The method for exit from this mode depends on the setting.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL LCD display Press the Value+ or Value- key. Sets the LED head’s drive time.OPT HEAD LED HEAD Press the Value+ or Value- key. ˜ If the Item+ key is pressed menu change. ˜ Sets the strobe time in 600 × 1200DPI mode in the val- STRB TIM 0.50...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL If the Menu key is pressed menu change. Press the Value+ or Value- key. Sets the amount of feeding paper from the 2nd tray. T2 POS 0 mm * (Sets the amount to TOF position). 0 mm...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL CH V MIN Press the Value+ or Value- key. If the Menu key is pressed menu change. Press the Value+ or Value- key. Changes TR1_1’s current for reading the TR resistance TR1 CRNT value. Press the Value+ or Value- key.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL User Factory Set Operation The desired destination can be set by turning the power on while depressing two keys corresponding to the destination according to the following table. Destination Keys to be Depressed AOS (A4) MENU, PAPER SIZE This function shall not be open for users.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX F MULTI PURPOSE FEEDER MAINTENANCE OUTLINE Functions This 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.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL MECHANISM DESCRIPTION General Mechanism The Multi-Purpose Feeder feeds the envelopes and 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 transmitted to rotate roller-A and B. The envelope or paper is delivered from the separator into the printer.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Parts Layout This section describes the layout of the main components. Upper Frame Pulse Motor Link Roller-A Roller-B OLEV-11-PCB Separator Figure 3-1 132 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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) Pulse motor (3.3.4) Planet gear (3.3.5) Roller-A (3.3.6) 3.3.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 3.3.2 Separator (1) Turn the power switch off “O” and remove the connector cable. (2) Disengage the link and paper feeder cover (see 3.3.1). (3) Remove 2 screws 1, disengage the locks at 2 locations on the upper frame 2 with a screwdriver, and remove the upper frame 2.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 2 screws 2, and remove the OLEV-11 PCB 3. When reinstalling the printed circuit board, be careful to make sure that the sensor plate is being set correctly.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 2 screws 1, and remove the pulse motor 2. 136 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 2 screws 1, and remove the motor bracket assembly 2 and planet gear 3.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 plate. (1) Remove the upper frame [ see 3.3.2 steps (1) through (3) ].
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL TROUBLESHOOTING Precautions Prior to the Troubleshooting (1) Go through the basic checking items provided in the Printer Handbook. (2) Obtain detailed information concerning the problem from the user. (3) Go through checking in the conditions similar to that in which the problem occurred.
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 LCD message according to the LCD troubleshooting Status Message List according to the (see 4.3.1)
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • ( 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.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM Interconnection Diagram Pulse 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 PCB Layout OLEV-11-PCB SEN2 142 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL PARTS LIST Figure 6-1 Multi-Purpose Feeder 143 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Table 6-1 Multi-Purpose Feeder Description OKI-J Part No. ODA Part No. Q’ty Remark Roller-A 3PB4083-5514P001 Roller-B 3PB4083-5524P001 Planet gear 4PP4083-5520P001 Link 3PP4083-5540P001 Separator 4PP4083-5544G001 Pulse motor 4PB4083-6075P001 Same as printer unit. OLEV-11-PCB 4YA4121-1014G011 Connector cable 3YS4011-3141P003 ODA (exist the label)
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX G HIGH CAPACITY SECOND PAPER FEEDER OUTLINE Functions The printer is mounted on top of this High Capacity Second Paper Feeder. The High Capacity Second Paper Feeder supplies paper automatically through the operation of pulse motor (hopping), which is driven by signals sent from the printer.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL MECHANISM DESCRIPTION General Mechanism 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, and this motion is transmitted to rotate the one-way clutch of the hopping frame assembly.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 Parts replacements must be carried out, by first turning the printer power switch off “O”...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Parts Layout This section describes the layout of the main components. Cassette Assy Upper Plate Hopping Roller Assy Guide R (2nd) Assy (includes stepping motor and GRT PCB) One-way Clutch Gear Hopping Frame Assy Stepping Motor Guide L (2nd) Assy...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Parts Replacement Methods This section describes the parts replacement methods for the components listed in the disassembly order diagram below. High Capacity Paper Feeder Stepping motor (hopping) (3.3.1) GRT PCB (3.3.2) Hopping roller shaft assy and One-way clutch gear (3.3.3) 149 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 3.3.1 Stepping Motor (Hopping) Turn the printer power switch off, pull out the AC cord from the outlet. Remove the printer off High Capacity Second Paper Feeder. Take the paper cassette assy 1 out of High Capacity Second Paper Feeder.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Remove three screws 9 which are holding the guide R (2nd) assy 0 to the bottom plate A. Remove the screw B which is keeping the rear cover C and guide R (2nd) assy 0. Remove the guide R (2nd) assy 0.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 3.3.2 TQSB-2 PCB Remove the pulse motor (see 3.3.1). Remove the connectors Q, R from the GRT PCB P. Remove the screw S and remove the GRT PCB P. Note : Refer to Detall A in the previous page.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL TROUBLESHOOTING Precautions Prior to the Troubleshooting Go through the basic checking items provided in the Printer Handbook. Obtain detailed information concerning the problem from the user. Go through checking in the conditions similar to that in which the problem occurred.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL 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 LCD message according to the LCD troubleshooting Status Message List according to the (see 4.3.1)
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL • ( 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.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM Interconnection Diagram Stepping motor 2 M-T3 1 M-T4 "MOTOR" 4 M-T1 3 M-T2 GRT PCB "PU" To Printer PCB Layout GRT PCB MOTOR MOTOR CONTROLLER DRIVER SEN2 156 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL PARTS LIST Figure 6-1 High Capacity Second Paper Feeder 157 / 43502101TH Rev.1...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Table 6-1 High Capacity Paper Feeder Description OKI-J Part No. Q’ty Remark Hopping roller shaft assy 3PA4122-1367G001 One-way clutch gear 4PB4122-1382P001 Stepping motor 3PB4122-1399P001 GRT PCB 42372702 Cassette assy (2nd tray) 40056004 DIN8P-DIN8P Connector Cord 42372601 158 /...
Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX H NETWORK INTERFACE (OPTION) Connector • 8-pin modular jack Cable • 10BASE/T Signal Contact No. Plug Jack Polarity Power feeder3 – Power feeder3 – – Send Receive Receive Send Receive Send – Send Receive – Power feeder2 Power feeder2 –...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL List of protocols Protocol Print Configuration Etc. TCP/IP HTTP TCP, IP, ICMP, ARP Telnet SMTP/POP3 NetBEUI HTTP(Except IPP) SNMP DHCP/BOOTP RARP AutoIP UPnP NetBEUI SMB, CIFS WINS NetBIOS NetWare Q-Server over IPX SPX, IPX, SAP, RIP Q-Server over IP...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL b) LPR The LPR is an application to process the print data. The LPR of this system supports multiple clients. Furthermore, it provides multiple connections for one client. Item Factory default Setup range Description Number of clients connected 1 to 8 clients...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL d) Telnet Telnet is an application to reference and change the menu of the Network/Printer. The TELNET of this system supports simultaneous connection of multiple clients for the personal user. Furthermore, it provides multiple connections for one client. But it cannot provide two or more simultanepus connections for super users.
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL Netware a) Support OS Netware File Server 2.2C, 3.X,4.X,5 (Bindery Model/ NDS support) b) R-printer The R-printer is an application to process the print data. The R-printer of this system supports multiple print serves. Furthermore, it provides one connection for one printer server;...
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Oki Data CONFIDENTIAL c) Q-Server The Q-Server is an application to process the print data. The Q-Server of this system supports multiple file serves. Furthermore, it allows connection of multiple print servers for one file server. Shipment from factory Setup range...
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Work Group name Print Server Indicates the NetBIOS Work Group name. 11) OKI Original Port The OKI Original Port provides special processing which is beyond the scope of normal menu operation. Item Description Initial recognition Executes the processing of finding out the printer by the setup utility when the printer is connected to the network.
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Remarks Total number of connections Number of connections for simultaneous use of management APs (Telnet, SMP, Web, OKI Original Port) Number of connections for simultaneous use of printing APs 13) Setup Each setup item can be set by the menu and network management tool.
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Please refer to the "Illustrated Parts Manual" for spare part information.
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