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Dolphin-C2
(Machine Code: B188)

SERVICE MANUAL

Subject to change
Ricoh Technical Service
28 April 2005

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Dolphin-C2 (Machine Code: B188) SERVICE MANUAL Subject to change Ricoh Technical Service 28 April 2005...
  • Page 2 Conventions Used in this Manual This manual uses several symbols. Symbol What it means Refer to section number ☛ See Core Tech Manual for details " Screw Connector E-ring Clip ring &' Clamp LEF (Long Edge SEF (Short Edge Feed) (Sideways) Feed) (Lengthwise)
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Safety Information Always obey the following safety precautions when using this product. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols and notations are used. The following headings provide special information: WARNING AILURE TO OBEY WARNING INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR...
  • Page 4 1.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1.1.1 SERVICE TECHNICIAN Maintenance shall be done only by trained Service Technicians who have completed service training for the machine and all optional devices designed for use with the machine. 1.1.2 REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR MAINTENANCE Maintenance shall be done using the special tools and procedures prescribed for maintenance of the machine described in the reference materials (service manuals, technical bulletins, operating instructions, and safety guidelines for Service...
  • Page 5 1.2 BEFORE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE 1.2.1 SHIPPING AND MOVING THE MACHINE CAUTION 1. Work carefully when lifting or moving the machine. If the machine is heavy, two or more Service Technicians may be required to prevent injuries (muscle strains, spinal injuries, etc.) or damage to the machine if it is dropped or tipped over.
  • Page 6: Special Tools

    1.2.3 INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY, AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION 1. After installation, maintenance, or adjustment, always check the operation of the machine to make sure that it is operating normally. This ensures that all shipping materials, protective materials, wires and tags, metal brackets, etc., removed for installation, have been removed and that no tools remain inside the machine.
  • Page 7: During Maintenance

    1.3 DURING MAINTENANCE 1.3.1 GENERAL CAUTION 1. Before you begin a maintenance procedure: • Switch the machine off. • Disconnect the power plug from the power source. • Allow the machine to cool for at least 10 minutes. 2. Avoid touching the components inside the machine that are labeled as hot surfaces.
  • Page 8: Lithium Batteries

    1.3.3 ORGANIC CLEANERS CAUTION 1. During preventive maintenance, never use any organic cleaners (alcohol, etc.) other than those described in the service manual. 2. Make sure the room is well ventilated before using any organic cleaner. Use organic solvents in small amounts to avoid breathing the fumes and becoming nauseous.
  • Page 9 1.3.6 POWER PLUG AND POWER CORD WARNING 1. Before serving the machine (especially when responding to a service call), always make sure that the power plug has been inserted completely into the power source. A partially inserted plug could lead to heat generation (due to a power surge caused by high resistance) and cause a fire or other problems.
  • Page 10 1.4 AFTER INSTALLATION, SERVICING 1.4.1 DISPOSAL OF USED ITEMS WARNING Never incinerate used toner or toner cartridges. Toner or toner cartridges thrown into a fire can ignite or explode and cause serious injury. At the work site always carefully wrap used toner and toner cartridges with plastic bags to avoid spillage before disposal or removal.
  • Page 11: Moving The Copier

    1.4.2 MOVING THE COPIER B010I521.WMF 1. Open the upper unit [A] 2. Push the pressure lever [B] to the left. This separates the cleaning the blade from the drum so the blade does not damage the drum during shipping. 3. After setting up the printer in its new location, repeat this procedure and push the pressure lever to the right to bring the cleaning blade in contact with the drum.
  • Page 12 1.4.3 POINTS TO CONFIRM WITH OPERATORS At the end of installation or a service call, instruct the user about use of the machine. Emphasize the following points. • Show operators how to remove jammed paper and troubleshoot other minor problems by following the procedures described in the operating instructions. •...
  • Page 13 2. SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TONER This section describes information for users in regard to the use of toner. 2.1 ACCIDENTAL PHYSICAL EXPOSURE CAUTION 1. Work carefully when removing paper jams or replacing toner bottles or cartridges to avoid spilling toner on clothing or the hands. 2.
  • Page 14 2.3 TONER DISPOSAL WARNING 1. Never attempt to incinerate toner, used toner, or empty toner containers (bottles or cartridges). Burning toner can explode and scatter, causing serious burns. 2. Always wrap used toner and empty toner bottles and cartridges in plastic bags to avoid spillage.
  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE........... 1-1 1.1 PREPARATION..................1-1 1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT ................1-1 1.1.2 MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS..........1-2 1.1.3 MACHINE LEVEL ................1-2 1.1.4 POWER SOURCE................1-3 1.2 COPIER (B188) ..................1-4 1.2.1 ACCESSORY CHECK..............1-4 1.2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............1-6 Installing the Copier ................1-6 Testing the Breaker Operation............1-15 Initializing the Developer..............1-16 Emblem Panel (B188-17, -27 Only) ............1-18 Front Copy Tray ..................1-18...
  • Page 16 Seal Check And Removal ..............1-50 Installation Procedure .................1-51 1.6.5 KEY COUNTER................1-53 2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE........... 2-1 2.1 PM TABLE....................2-1 2.1.1 COPIER B188 ..................2-1 2.1.2 ROLL FEEDER (B758) ..............2-3 2.1.3 PAPER CASSETTE (B759)..............2-3 2.2 LUBRICATION POINTS ................2-4 2.2.1 FUSING SECTION ................2-4 2.2.2 DEVELOPMENT SECTION..............2-5 3.
  • Page 17 3.6.9 REGISTRATION CLUTCH .............3-36 3.6.10 REGISTRATION ROLLER ............3-36 3.7 TRANSFER UNIT..................3-37 3.7.1 TRANSFER AND SEPARATION CORONA WIRES ......3-37 3.7.2 TRANSPORT UNIT ................3-38 3.7.3 TRANSPORT BELTS ..............3-39 3.8 FUSING SECTION ..................3-40 3.8.1 FUSING UNIT.................3-40 3.8.2 PAPER JUNCTION GATE SOLENOID/EXIT SENSOR ....3-42 3.8.3 FPDB (FUSING PRESSURE DRIVE BOARD) .......3-42 3.8.4 PRESSURE ROLLER STRIPPERS/PRESSURE MOTORS ..3-43 Pressure roller strippers..............3-43...
  • Page 18 5. To adjust leading edge registration for the printer ......3-69 6. To adjust side-to-side registration for the printer ......3-69 7. To adjust cut length ................3-70 8. To adjust printer/scanner magnification ..........3-70 9. To adjust printer/scanner leading edge registration......3-70 10. To adjust printer/scanner side-to-side registration......3-71 11.
  • Page 19 5.2 USING THE DEBUG LOG.................5-8 5.2.1 SWITCHING ON AND SETTING UP SAVE DEBUG LOG ....5-8 5.2.2 RETRIEVING THE DEBUG LOG FROM THE HDD .......5-11 5.2.3 RECORDING ERRORS MANUALLY ..........5-12 5.2.4 NEW DEBUG LOG CODES ............5-13 SP5857-015: Copy SD Card-to-SD Card: Any Desired Key ....5-13 SP5857-016: Create a File on HDD to Store a Log ......5-13 SP5857-017 Create a File on SD Card to Store a Log .......5-13 5.3 USER TOOLS ..................5-14...
  • Page 20 6.2.4 ORIGINAL FEED SPEED..............6-8 6.2.5 ORIGINAL TEMPORARY DELAY ............6-9 6.2.6 SCANNING MECHANISM..............6-10 6.2.7 AUTO IMAGE DENSITY CORRECTION........6-11 6.2.8 ORIGINAL EXIT SWITCHING MECHANISM .........6-12 6.3 IMAGE PROCESSING ................6-13 6.3.1 GENERAL IMAGE PROCESSING FLOW CHART......6-13 6.3.2 ORIGINAL MODES ................6-14 Overview.....................6-14 1. Drawing Mode ..................6-15 2.
  • Page 21 6.7.5 BY-PASS FEED MECHANISM............6-41 6.7.6 REGISTRATION................6-42 6.7.7 CUTTING MECHANISM..............6-42 6.7.8 ROLL END DETECTION ..............6-43 6.7.9 CONDENSATION PREVENTION...........6-44 6.7.10 PAPER FEED TIMING CHART ............6-45 6.8 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION ........6-46 6.8.1 OVERVIEW ..................6-46 6.8.2 TRANSFER AND SEPARATION TIMING CONTROL....6-46 6.8.3 PICK-OFF PAWL OPERATION............6-47 6.9 PAPER TRANSPORT ................6-48 6.9.1 OVERVIEW ..................6-48 6.10 FUSING UNIT..................6-49...
  • Page 22 PERIPHERALS ................B759-1 1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ..........B759-1 1.1 CASSETTE UNIT ................. B759-1 1.2 CASSETTE FEED MOTOR............B759-4 1.3 PAPER TRANSPORT CLUTCH........... B759-5 1.4 TRAY LIFT MOTORS ..............B759-6 1.5 CASSETTE CONTROL BOARD ..........B759-7 1.6 PICKUP, FEED, REVERSE ROLLERS ........B759-8 1.7 PAPER END SENSOR, FEED SENSOR ........
  • Page 23: Installation Procedure

    28 April 2005 PREPARATION 1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1.1 PREPARATION 1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT CAUTION Never turn off the main power switch when the power LED is lit or flashing. To avoid damaging the hard disk or memory, press the operation power switch on the operation panel to turn the power off, wait for the power LED to go off, then turn the main power switch off.
  • Page 24: Minimum Space Requirements

    PREPARATION 28 April 2005 1.1.2 MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS Back 450 mm Left Right 400 mm 450 mm Front 1,000 mm B010I520.WMF 1. Front: 1,000 mm (39") 2. Back: 450 mm (18") 3. Right: 450 mm (18") 4. Left: 400 mm (16") 5.
  • Page 25: Power Source

    28 April 2005 PREPARATION 1.1.4 POWER SOURCE The machine must be installed in a building /facility equipped with a protective device such as a circuit breaker, as the machine relies on such devices for protection against over-current and short circuits 1.
  • Page 26: Copier (B188)

    COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 1.2 COPIER (B188) 1.2.1 ACCESSORY CHECK Check the accessories and their quantities against the following list: B188I706.WMF Left Right B188I705.WMF...
  • Page 27 28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) Description Q’ty 1. Rear Copy Tray Holder............3 2. Rear Copy Tray ..............3 3. Rear Copy Tray Guide - Small..........2 4. Rear Copy Tray Guide - Large..........1 5. Panel Emblem (B188-17, -27 Only) ........1 6.
  • Page 28: Installation Procedure

    COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 1.2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Installing the Copier B010I103.WMF 1. Unpack the machine box and place the copier onto a flat floor with lifting equipment (a fork lift). CAUTION The machine weighs approximately 230 kg (507 lb). If a fork lift is not available, at least 4 people, one on each corner of the machine, are needed to lift it from the pallet.
  • Page 29 28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) B010I101.WMF CAUTION Before you start this procedure, make sure the machine is unplugged. 2. Remove the upper original tray pack [A] from inside the upper unit. 3. Remove all tape from the locations shown in the above diagram. Important •...
  • Page 30 COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 B010I102.WMF B010I104.WMF 4. Pull out the upper tray [A] and remove strips of tape. 5. Take out the four paper holders [B]. Remove the tapes (x2 each). 6. At the rear, remove two shipping blocks [C] from the original junction gate. 7.
  • Page 31 28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) B010I212.WMF B010I111.WMF 8. At the front, remove the tapes [A], and then from the rear remove the shipping blocks [B] and tape [C]. 9. Open the exit cover [D] and junction gate unit [E], then pull the red ribbon [F] to remove the protection sheet [G].
  • Page 32 COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 B010I108.WMF B010I109.WMF 11. Open the upper unit [A] and remove two strips of tape [B] from the transfer corona unit. 12. At the front, peel off three strips of tape, and take out the drum protection sheet [C] by pulling out the red tape.
  • Page 33 28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) B010I203.WMF B010I518.WMF 14. Open the toner hopper cover. 15. Remove the left exit tray [A]. 16. Remove the strip of tape [B] from the corona wire cleaner, then reinstall the exit tray (! x 2). CAUTION The tape is looped around the corona wire drive screw.
  • Page 34 COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 B188I100.WMF 19. Open the toner hopper cover [A]. 20. Remove the sheet [B] covering the developer entrance. Important • The Lot No. of each package is embossed on the top flap of each package. • You must input the lot number when you initialize the developer. Keep these flaps.
  • Page 35 28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) M041I901.WMF 24. Prepare the toner cartridge for installation. • Shake the cartridge several times and make sure that the toner is moving inside. • Push the cartridge cap [A]. At the same time, tap the bottom of the toner cartridge 4 or 5 times.
  • Page 36 COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 B010I110.WMF 25. Install the toner cartridge [A]. Refer to the decal attached on the left side of the machine. 1) Peel off the green tape [B] from right to left to expose the clear tape and toner supply holes.
  • Page 37: Testing The Breaker Operation

    28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) Testing the Breaker Operation 1. Make sure that the main power switch is off. 2. Check the power cord of the copier and make sure that it is connected to the power source. CAUTION Before you test the breaker, always make sure that the main power switch is off.
  • Page 38: Initializing The Developer

    COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 Initializing the Developer 1. Turn on the main switch. 2. Load some roll paper in the machine. NOTE: For loading instructions, see the decals on the top edge of the roll feeder front cover. 3. Wait for the machine to warm up. 4.
  • Page 39 28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) 13. Open the upper unit [A] and confirm that the drum is covered with toner. 14. Push the pressure lever [B] to the right to push the cleaning blade against the drum, then close the upper unit. 15.
  • Page 40: Emblem Panel (B188-17, -27 Only)

    COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 Emblem Panel (B188-17, -27 Only) B188I110.WMF 1. Attach the emblem [A] and panel [B] to the toner hopper cover [C]. NOTE: Push the panel in until the emblem and panel move into their positions with an audible click. Front Copy Tray 1.
  • Page 41: Stacker Installation

    28 April 2005 COPIER (B188) Stacker Installation B010I105.WMF B010I106.WMF Important • Install these guides and guide trays after you install the Roll Feeder (B758) or the Cassette Tray (B759) 1. Install the original guide tray [A] by using the original guide tray hinges [B] (! x 1 each).
  • Page 42: Trays And Mylars

    COPIER (B188) 28 April 2005 Trays and Mylars B010I206.WMF B010I207.WMF 1. Install the rear copy tray holders [A] (! X 2 each), and insert the rear copy trays [B]. NOTE: The rear copy tray holders must be installed to cover the holes and the bare section of the frame.
  • Page 43: Roll Feeder (B758)

    28 April 2005 ROLL FEEDER (B758) 1.3 ROLL FEEDER (B758) 1.3.1 ACCESSORY CHECK B758I101.WMF 1-21...
  • Page 44 ROLL FEEDER (B758) 28 April 2005 Check the accessories and their quantities against the following list: Description Q’ty 1. Left Slide Rail............... 1 2. Right Slide Rail ..............1 3. Paper Holder ............... 4 4. Positioning Pin ..............2 5. Connector Unit ..............1 6.
  • Page 45: Installation Procedure

    28 April 2005 ROLL FEEDER (B758) 1.3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Installing the Roll Feeder B188I501.WMF B758I100.WMF CAUTION 1. Unplug the main machine power cord before starting the following procedure. 2. Before starting the installation, insert the leveling shoes under the leveling feet, and level the machine. The machine is very heavy.
  • Page 46 ROLL FEEDER (B758) 28 April 2005 B758I113.WMF B758I102.WMF 5. Remove the PSU shield cover [A] (! x4, # x2). 6. Use a marker to mark the Line and Neutral bayonet connectors [B] before you disconnect them from the PSU, • Mark them “L” and “N” to prevent reversing their positions when they are re- attached.
  • Page 47 28 April 2005 ROLL FEEDER (B758) " Left Rail Right Rail B758I104.WMF B758I103.WMF B758I105.WMF B010I507.WMF 8. Install the right [A] and left [B] rails (! x2 stepped, ! x5 ea. M4x6). 9. Install the positioning pins [C] (! x2 ea. tapping M4x6). 10.
  • Page 48 ROLL FEEDER (B758) 28 April 2005 B758I106.WMF B758I107.WMF 12. Install the harness clamp [A] and edging [B]. 13. Remove the cover [C] (! x2) 14. Install the connector [D] (! x4, M4 x 8). 1-26...
  • Page 49 28 April 2005 ROLL FEEDER (B758) B758I108.WMF B758I109.WMF 15. Loosen the three screws that secure the drawer connector [A]. 16. Remove the shipping material from the flat cable [B]. 17. Install the roll feeder [C] on the slide rails, and fit it over the positioning pins [D]. 18.
  • Page 50 ROLL FEEDER (B758) 28 April 2005 " B010I513.WMF B758I110.WMF Upper Lower B010I552.WMF B010I551.WMF 19. Draw out the lower roll feeder and route the flat cable [A] as shown. 20. Loosen the positioning brackets [B] (at the left and at the right) of the lower roll feeder (2 screws each).
  • Page 51 28 April 2005 ROLL FEEDER (B758) B758I111.WMF B010I517.WMF 23. Install the harness clamp [A] and connect the cables [B], [C], [D], and [E]. NOTE: Be sure to clamp cable [C, E] as shown with the pre-installed clamp [F]. 24. Secure the ground (earth) wire [G] (1 screw M4x6 with spring washer). 25.
  • Page 52: Roll Heater Switch

    ROLL FEEDER (B758) 28 April 2005 Roll Heater Switch B758I112.WMF 1. The heater switch [A] for the roll feeder is at the rear left corner of the roll feeder. 2. Switch on the roll heater if the humidity at the installation site is very high. 1-30...
  • Page 53: Cassette Tray B759

    28 April 2005 CASSETTE TRAY B759 1.4 CASSETTE TRAY B759 1.4.1 ACCESSORY CHECK Check the accessories and their quantities against this list: Description 1. Interface Harness..............1 2. Heater Harness..............1 3. Decals (Paper Size) ............... 1 4. Decals (Temperature Cautions) ..........1 5.
  • Page 54: Installation

    CASSETTE TRAY B759 28 April 2005 1.4.2 INSTALLATION Unpacking the Unit B759I002.WMF [A]: Unpack the cassette tray [B]: Remove all tape and packing material CAUTION • Always turn the machine off and unplug the machine before you do any of the following procedures. •...
  • Page 55: Removing The Covers

    28 April 2005 CASSETTE TRAY B759 Removing the Covers B759I003.WMF Remove the covers: [A]: Front lower cover (! x2) [B]: Brackets (! x 1 each) [C]: Right rear cover (! x6) [D]: Right front cover (! x4) [E]: Left front cover (! x4) [F]: Left rear cover (! x6) [G]: Rear right cover (! x5) [H]: Rear left cover (! x5)
  • Page 56: Guide Screws, Caution Decal, Heater Harness

    CASSETTE TRAY B759 28 April 2005 Guide Screws, Caution Decal, Heater Harness 120 mm ± ± ± ± 3mm B759I005.WMF & B759I006.WMF 1. Put the guide screws [A] (! x2) in the holes. 2. Attach the temperature caution decal [B]. 3.
  • Page 57 28 April 2005 CASSETTE TRAY B759 & Left Rear Corner B759I007.WMF 7. At the left rear corner, attach the small harness clamp [A] (# x1). 8. Open the harness clamps %& (# x2). 9. Connect the heater harness [B] (" x2). 10.
  • Page 58: Interface Harness

    CASSETTE TRAY B759 28 April 2005 Interface Harness B759I008.WMF " B759I009.WMF 1. At the right rear corner, attach the large grommet [A]. 2. Thread one end of the interface harness [B] through the hole. NOTE: The white/gray connector pair [C] is at the front end of the cable. 3.
  • Page 59: Inserting And Setting The Cassette Tray

    28 April 2005 CASSETTE TRAY B759 Inserting and Setting the Cassette Tray B759I010.WMF B759I011.WMF 1. Set the cassette tray [A] in front of the copier. 2. Connect the cassette tray interface connector [B] (" x2). 3. With one person on each side of the tray, lift the tray and slide it between the guide pin on the left [C] and on the right [D].
  • Page 60 CASSETTE TRAY B759 28 April 2005 B759I012.WMF Front Left Corner B759I013.WMF 5. At the front left corner of the copier, connect the heater cable [A] to the tray (" 6. Attach the left lock pin [B] and right lock pin [C] in the order that is shown by the numbers (! x2 each).
  • Page 61 28 April 2005 CASSETTE TRAY B759 B759I014.WMF 7. Pull out the roll feeder drawer [A]. 8. Install the left cover plate [B] (! x1). 9. Install the right cover plate [C] (! x1). 10. Close the roller feeder drawer. 11. Open the cassette drawer. 12.
  • Page 62: Tray Cassette Heater Switch

    CASSETTE TRAY B759 28 April 2005 Tray Cassette Heater Switch B759I016.WMF 1. Turn on the tray cassette heater switch [A] if the humidity at the installation site is very high. 2. To turn the cassette tray heater on: • Open the top drawer until you can see the heater switch. •...
  • Page 63: Original Tray (B341)

    28 April 2005 ORIGINAL TRAY (B341) 1.5 ORIGINAL TRAY (B341) 1.5.1 ACCESSORY CHECK Check the accessories and their quantities against the following list: Description Q’ty 1. Base Frame ................. 2 2. Base Stay ................2 3. Middle Frame............... 2 4. Original Tray Stay ..............2 5.
  • Page 64: Installation Procedure

    ORIGINAL TRAY (B341) 28 April 2005 1.5.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE B010I301.WMF B010I302.WMF 1. Snap the casters [A, B] onto the base frames [C]. [A]: Caster – φ40 Stopper [B]: Caster – φ40 2. Install the base stays [D] on the base frames (4 bolts, 4 washers). 3.
  • Page 65 28 April 2005 ORIGINAL TRAY (B341) 34" 36" 44" 48" B010I305.WMF B010I303.WMF B010I304.WMF 7. Install the original tray [A] on the original tray stays (! x 6). 8. Attach the size decals (A1$, A0$, 34"$, 36"$, 44"$, 48"$). 9. Attach the original stoppers [B] and original guides [C]. 1-43...
  • Page 66: Mfp Options

    MFP OPTIONS 28 April 2005 1.6 MFP OPTIONS & B188I301.WMF Here is a list of options that can be installed in the slots. I/F Card Slots Combination Card. Ethernet and USB 2.0 combined on 1 SD I/F card. Not used. IEEE1394 I/F Board Type B (FireWire) IEEE802.11b I/F Board Type H (Wireless LAN) SD Card Slots...
  • Page 67: Scanner Unit Option (B765)

    28 April 2005 MFP OPTIONS 1.6.1 SCANNER UNIT OPTION (B765) Accessories Description Q’ty 1. Ethernet/USB Combination Board ........1 2. SC Card................1 3. Keytop Cover ............... 1 4. Keytop – Scanner ............... 1 5. Keytop – Dummy ..............1 6.
  • Page 68: Installation

    MFP OPTIONS 28 April 2005 Installation 1. Remove the cover [A] of I/F card Slot A (! x2). NOTE: You can discard the cover. 2. Insert the Ethernet/USB combination board [B] in Slot A and attach it (! x2). 3. Wrap the ferrite core [C] around the cable and connect the cable.
  • Page 69 28 April 2005 MFP OPTIONS B188I101.WMF 7. Remove the key top cover [A] on the left side of the operation panel. 8. Remove the key tops [B] and attach them with the key top cover [C]. 9. Attach the Scanner keytop [D] and dummy keytop [E]. 10.
  • Page 70: Ieee1394 I/F Board (B581-01)

    MFP OPTIONS 28 April 2005 1.6.2 IEEE1394 I/F BOARD (B581-01) Accessories Description Q’ty 1. IEEE1394 Interface Board ........... 1 2. IEEE1394 Cable 2M 4-Pin........... 1 3. IEEE1394 Cable 2M 6-Pin........... 1 Important Only one interface slot is available for one of these options. As a result, only one of these options can be installed at the same time: •...
  • Page 71: Ieee802.11B I/F Unit (G813-04, -05)

    28 April 2005 MFP OPTIONS 1.6.3 IEEE802.11B I/F UNIT (G813-04, -05) Accessories Description Q’ty 1. IEEE802.11b Interface Board ..........1 2. LAN Card................1 3. Card Cover ................1 Important Only one interface slot is available for one of these options. As a result, only one of these options can be installed at the same time: •...
  • Page 72: Data Overwrite Security Unit (B735-18)

    MFP OPTIONS 28 April 2005 1.6.4 DATA OVERWRITE SECURITY UNIT (B735-18) Accessory Check Check the accessories and their quantities against this list: Description Q’ty 1. SD Card................. 1 Seal Check And Removal B692I901.WMF B692I903.WMF CAUTION Before you start the installation, you must check the box seals to make sure that they were not removed after the items were sealed in the box at the factory.
  • Page 73: Installation Procedure

    28 April 2005 MFP OPTIONS Installation Procedure CAUTION The machine should always be turned off and its power cord disconnected before you do this procedure. 1. If the machine is on, turn off the main power switch. 2. Disconnect the network cable (if the machine is connected to a network).
  • Page 74 MFP OPTIONS 28 April 2005 11. Turn the machine power on. 12. Go into the User Tools mode, and select System Settings> Administrator> Auto Erase Memory Setting> On. 13. Go out of the User Tools mode. 09/09/2003 14:13 Origi Total Copies B692I904.WMF B692I905.WMF...
  • Page 75: Key Counter

    28 April 2005 MFP OPTIONS 1.6.5 KEY COUNTER B188I900.WMF 1. Remove the right front cover [A] (! x5). 2. Remove the small cover [B] (! x1). 3. Install the key counter holder [C] (! x2, " x1). 4. Reinstall the right rear cover. 5.
  • Page 76 MFP OPTIONS 28 April 2005 7. Do SP5045 002 (Accounting Counter) and select the counter type to set the units for the electrical counter. NOTE: Nine selections are available for this SP, but you must select either "7" (meters) or "8" (yards). 8.
  • Page 77: Preventive Maintenance

    28 April 2005 PM TABLE 2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 2.1 PM TABLE Key for the PM Table Letter Action Adjust Clean Inspect Lubricate Replace NOTE: Units of measure in the PM Interval column: 1 m = 3.28 ft. 2.1.1 COPIER B188 Description Q’ty Comments...
  • Page 78 PM TABLE 28 April 2005 Description Q’ty Comments Interval Around the Drum Charge Corona Wire 10K 32.8K Replace if necessary. Corona Wire Cleaner Pad 10K 32.8K Replace. Charge Corona Casing 10K 32.8K Damp cloth, then dry cloth. Grid Wire 10K 32.8K Damp cloth, then dry cloth.
  • Page 79: Roll Feeder (B758)

    28 April 2005 PM TABLE Description Q’ty Comments Interval Paper Feed Cutter Unit 32.8K Replace if necessary (approx. service life: 12K cuts) Paper Feed / Exit Rollers 32.8K Alcohol, dry cloth Cutting Sensor 65.6K Blower brush Registration Rollers 32.8K Alcohol, dry cloth Registration Sensor 65.6K Blower brush...
  • Page 80: Lubrication Points

    LUBRICATION POINTS 28 April 2005 2.2 LUBRICATION POINTS 2.2.1 FUSING SECTION B188P902.WMF B188P903.WMF [A]: Fusing Gears (Barrieta JFE 55/2) [B]: Fusing Drive Gears (Silicone Grease G501) [C]: Fusing Pressure Screw Shaft (Barrieta JFE 55/2)
  • Page 81: Development Section

    28 April 2005 LUBRICATION POINTS 2.2.2 DEVELOPMENT SECTION B188P904.WMF [A]: Development Unit Gear 1 (Silicone Grease G501) [B]: Development Unit Gear 2 (Silicone Grease G501) NOTE: Development roller gear 1 [A] should be checked every 200 km and replaced if necessary.
  • Page 82: Replacement And Adjustment

    28 April 2005 OPENING AND CLOSING THE MACHINE 3. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING • Before you attempt any procedure described in this section, always switch off the main power switch on the machine and disconnect the machine from the power source. •...
  • Page 83: External Covers

    EXTERNAL COVERS 28 April 2005 3.2 EXTERNAL COVERS 3.2.1 FRONT VIEW B188R701.WMF [A]: Right rear cover (! x 6) [F]: Right inner cover (! x 2) [B]: Right front cover (! x 4) [G]: By-pass feed table (! x 4) [C]: Left rear cover (! x 6) [H]: Left upper unit cover (! x 2) [D]: Left front cover (! x 4)
  • Page 84: Rear View

    28 April 2005 EXTERNAL COVERS 3.2.2 REAR VIEW [A]: Rear copy trays [B]: Copy tray holders (! x2 each) B188R913.WMF [C]: Rear right cover (! x 5) [D]: Rear left cover (! x 5) B188R914.WMF...
  • Page 85: Scanner

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 3.3 SCANNER 3.3.1 OPERATION PANEL [A]: Original roll take-up (! x 2, bracket x 2) B188R915.WMF • Open the operation panel unit. [B]: Left original guide plate (! x 1) [C]: Right original guide plate (! x 1) [D]: Operation panel front plate (! x 4) B188R916.WMF...
  • Page 86 28 April 2005 SCANNER [A]: Operation panel (! x 4, " x 3, Rivet x1) [B]: Upper scanner cover (! x 6) B188R007.WMF [C]: Scanner stop switch (! x 2, " x 1) [D]: Operation switch (! x 2, " x 1) B188R917.WMF...
  • Page 87: Original Size Sensors, Original Set Sensor, Original Registration Sensor

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 3.3.2 ORIGINAL SIZE SENSORS, ORIGINAL SET SENSOR, ORIGINAL REGISTRATION SENSOR • Raise the operation panel unit. • Left, right original guide plates (! x 2) (☛ 0) [A]: Operation panel lower cover (! x 4) [B]: Original path upper bracket (! x 2) B188R918.WMF [C]: Clamp Original Size Sensor B1T...
  • Page 88: White Platen Roller

    28 April 2005 SCANNER 3.3.3 WHITE PLATEN ROLLER [A]: Raise the operation panel unit [B]: Left operation panel unit cover (! x 2) [C]: Right operation panel unit cover (! x [D]: Original table (! x 4) B188R919.WMF [E]: Door switch bracket (! x 1) [F]: Original transport guide (! x 4) B188R004.WMF...
  • Page 89 SCANNER 28 April 2005 B188R005.WMF 1. Loosen solenoid [A]. 2. Pull bracket [B] into the hole. 3. To remove the guide plate [C] (! x7) without removing gasket [D]: • Push the guide plate down at ". • Lift the guide plate slightly #. •...
  • Page 90 28 April 2005 SCANNER B188R005A.WMF [A]: Screw (M40 x 20) [B]: Stopper (Step screw) [C]: White platen roller • Push the white platen roller out to the left to remove it. • Hold it horizontally when you lift it. If not, the stopper or gear will fall off at either end.
  • Page 91 SCANNER 28 April 2005 Reinstallation B188R005C.WMF When you reinstall the lower guide: 1. Insert 5 sheets of A3/DLT paper [A] to push down the feeler [B]. 2. Install the lower guide plate [C] over the paper. 3. Check that the lower guide plate is in the correct position, and remove the paper.
  • Page 92: Original Upper Transport Unit And Exit Sensor

    28 April 2005 SCANNER 3.3.4 ORIGINAL UPPER TRANSPORT UNIT AND EXIT SENSOR Original roll take-up, operation panel, upper scanner cover, lower sensor cover (see Section 3.3.1) • Lower the operation panel frame. [A]: Upper original transport unit (! x 2, "...
  • Page 93: Original Exit Sensor, Exit Roller Thermistor

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 3.3.5 ORIGINAL EXIT SENSOR, EXIT ROLLER THERMISTOR B188R005B.WMF 1. Remove the lower guide plate (! x7). (☛Pg. 3-8) 2. Exit sensor [A] (! x1, " x1). 3. Original exit roller thermistor [B] (! x1, " x1). Reinstallation Before you reinstall the guide plate, insert 5 sheets of A3/DLT paper to push the actuator down.
  • Page 94: Original Transport Roller

    28 April 2005 SCANNER 3.3.6 ORIGINAL TRANSPORT ROLLER • Upper original transport unit (☛3.3.4) [A]: Original transport roller (# x 4) B188R928.WMF 3.3.7 CIS (CONTACT IMAGE SENSOR) • Upper original transport unit (☛3.3.4) • CIS cover (!x 2) (☛3.3.4) [A]: CIS unit (! x 2, " x 3) SP Adjustment After Replacement Scanner Adjustment (see SP4705 002...
  • Page 95: Exposure Glass

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 3.3.8 EXPOSURE GLASS B188R930.WMF • Upper original transport unit (☛3.3.4) [A]: Mark the position of the screws. • Before removing the fixing plate screws, you need to draw circles around the screw heads to guide you when you reinsert the screw heads. [B]: Bracket (! x2) [C]: Exposure glass Important...
  • Page 96: Around The Drum

    28 April 2005 AROUND THE DRUM 3.4 AROUND THE DRUM 3.4.1 VDB (VIDEO DRIVE BOARD) B188R101.WMF • Raise the upper unit, and remove the exit tray if it is attached. • Remove the left and right upper unit cover. (☛3.2.1) •...
  • Page 97: Lph (Led Print Head)

    AROUND THE DRUM 28 April 2005 3.4.2 LPH (LED PRINT HEAD) " B188R555.WMF B188R102.WMF • Remove the left and right copy trays (☛.3.4.1) [A]: LPH connectors ",#,$,% on VDB (" x 4) [B]: LPH (lift as shown) [C]: Three ROMs Important •...
  • Page 98: Charge Corona Wire, Grid Wire, Wire Cleaner

    28 April 2005 AROUND THE DRUM 3.4.3 CHARGE CORONA WIRE, GRID WIRE, WIRE CLEANER " B188R931.WMF • LPH (☛ 3.4.2) [A]: Power pack harnesses (" x2) [B]: Wire cleaner drive motor (! x 2) [C]: Remove the white plastic coupling from the drive screw. CAUTION: To avoid losing this coupling, always remove it before removing the charge corona unit.
  • Page 99 AROUND THE DRUM 28 April 2005 [A]: Grid wire [B]: Right cover [C]: Left cover [D]: Charge corona wire [E]: Shock absorbers B188R932.WMF Reinstallation • Make sure that the grounding plate edge is securely set in the holes. SP Adjustment After Charge Corona Unit Replacement SP2803 Charge Corona Wire Cleaning [A]: Charge corona wire cleaner...
  • Page 100: Quenching Lamps

    28 April 2005 AROUND THE DRUM 3.4.4 QUENCHING LAMPS B188R933.WMF • Charge corona unit (☛3.4.3) [A]: Lamp bracket, left (! x 2, " x 1) [B]: Lamp bracket, right (! x 1, " x 1) [C]: Quenching lamp arrays x 2 3-19...
  • Page 101: Drum And Development Unit

    DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 28 April 2005 3.5 DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3.5.1 BY-PASS FEED SENSOR, REGISTRATION SENSOR B188R935.WMF • Lift the upper unit. [A]: Left upper unit cover (! x 2) [B]: Right upper unit cover (! x 2) [C]: Toner hopper cover (! x 2) [D]: Lower toner hopper cover.
  • Page 102 28 April 2005 DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT B188R304.WMF B188R304A.WMF [A]: Registration bracket (! x 2, " x1) [B]: Registration guide (! x 2) [C]: By-pass feed sensors [D]: Support Plate (! x 6) [E]: Registration sensor 3-21...
  • Page 103: Development Unit

    DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 28 April 2005 3.5.2 DEVELOPMENT UNIT B188R936.WMF Remove (☛3.5.1): • Left, right upper unit covers • Toner hopper cover • Lower toner hopper cover • Registration bracket CAUTION: The development unit weighs 10.4 kg (22.9 lb.) with the toner cartridge installed.
  • Page 104: Developer

    28 April 2005 DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3.5.3 DEVELOPER Remove the toner cartridge (follow the instructions on the decal on the front left side of the machine. To avoid damaging the bias terminal on the left end of the development unit, handle it carefully.
  • Page 105: Toner Supply Clutch

    DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 28 April 2005 3.5.4 TONER SUPPLY CLUTCH [A]: Development unit (☛ 3.5.2) [B]: Toner supply clutch (! x 1, # x 1, bushing x1, bracket x 1) [C]: Impeller NOTE: After re-installing the toner supply clutch, make sure that the clutch pin is inserted correctly in the hopper slot [D] of the hopper.
  • Page 106: Drum Unit, Id Sensor, And Cleaning Blade

    28 April 2005 DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3.5.6 DRUM UNIT, ID SENSOR, AND CLEANING BLADE B188R940.WMF Development unit (☛ 3.5.2) To the right of the drum drive gear, loosen the screw to relieve the tension on the drive belt. [A]: Drum drive gear and belt (! x1, use a hex wrench) [B]: ID sensor connector ("...
  • Page 107 DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT 28 April 2005 B188R202.WMF [A]: Drum unit left side (! x 1, spring x 1, bushing x 1) [B]: Drum unit right side (! x 1, spring x 1, bushing x 1) [C]: OPC drum [D]: Rubber plates When installing a new drum, remove both rubber plates inside the old drum and install them in the new drum.
  • Page 108 28 April 2005 DRUM AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT [A]: Cleaning blade (! x 2) Reinstallation SP Adjustment SP2923 Drum Set Mode – Execute. Applies toner to the drum and blade to reduce friction between the drum and cleaning blade. As a result of this, the blade will not bend and will not scratch the surface of the drum.
  • Page 109: Paper Feed

    PAPER FEED 28 April 2005 3.6 PAPER FEED 3.6.1 CUTTER UNIT [A]: Roll tray cover (! x 2) [B]: Loosen side plate (! x 2). [C]: Guide plate (pressure release). B188R943.WMF [D]: Left cutter HP switch connector (" x 1) [E]: Left spring, hook (! x 1) [F]: Side plate (! x 2) [G]: Right cutter HP switch...
  • Page 110: Cutter Motor, Cutter Hp Switches

    28 April 2005 PAPER FEED 3.6.2 CUTTER MOTOR, CUTTER HP SWITCHES B188R709A.WMF B188R709B.WMF • Remove the cutter unit (☛3.6.1) [A]: Cutter motor (! x2, " x1) [B]: Right cutter HP switch (! x2, " x1) [C]: Right cutter HP switch (! x2, " x1) 3-29...
  • Page 111: Cutting Sensor And Feed Exit Roller

    PAPER FEED 28 April 2005 3.6.3 CUTTING SENSOR AND FEED EXIT ROLLER [A]: Lock plate (! x 2) [B]: Sensor bracket [C]: Cutting sensor (" x 1, ! x 1) B188R945.WMF Left inner cover. (☛ 3.6.4) Right inner cover. (Raise out of position without disconnecting cable.) (☛...
  • Page 112: Roll Tray

    28 April 2005 PAPER FEED 3.6.4 ROLL TRAY CAUTION The roll tray weighs 36 kg (80 lb.) At least two technicians are needed to remove it and re-install lit. Before removing the roll tray, prepare a clean flat surface to set the unit on after removal.
  • Page 113 PAPER FEED 28 April 2005 B188R948.WMF B188R711.WMF [A]: Harness clamps inside ($x 2) [B]: Roll tray (! x 4 with washers) [C]: Pull the connector from the back to the front of the machine. Coil it and then place it inside the roll tray. With a technician on each side of the roll tray, lift it off the rail and set it down on a clean flat surface.
  • Page 114: Paper Feed Drive Motor

    28 April 2005 PAPER FEED 3.6.5 PAPER FEED DRIVE MOTOR The paper feed drive motor is located under the front left corner of the roll tray. B188R712.WMF • Roll tray (☛3.6.4) [A]: Paper feed drive cover, left rear corner (! x 1) [B]: Loosen adjustment screw.
  • Page 115: 1St/3Rd Feed Roller And Clutch

    PAPER FEED 28 April 2005 3.6.6 1ST/3RD FEED ROLLER AND CLUTCH B188R949.WMF • Roll tray (☛3.6.4) [A]: Bushings (# x 2) [B]: First feed roller (% x 1) [C]: Paper feed clutch (" x 1, clamps x 2) SP Adjustments After Replacement Adjust the cut length.
  • Page 116: 2Nd/4Th Feed Roller And Clutch

    28 April 2005 PAPER FEED 3.6.7 2ND/4TH FEED ROLLER AND CLUTCH • Roll tray (☛ 3.6.4) [A]: Bushings (# x 2) [B]: Second feed roller (% x 1) [C]: Paper feed clutch (" x 1, clamps x B188R950.WMF After Replacement Adjust the cut length.
  • Page 117: Registration Clutch

    PAPER FEED 28 April 2005 3.6.9 REGISTRATION CLUTCH • Registration motor bracket (☛ 3.6.8) [A]: Stopper bracket (! x 1) [B]: Registration clutch NOTE: Use the flat head of a small screwdriver to release the lock on the clutch. B188R9521.WMF 3.6.10 REGISTRATION ROLLER •...
  • Page 118: Transfer Unit

    28 April 2005 TRANSFER UNIT 3.7 TRANSFER UNIT 3.7.1 TRANSFER AND SEPARATION CORONA WIRES • Left, right upper unit covers (☛ 3.2.1) • Left inner cover plate (☛ 3.2.1) • Right inner cover plate (☛ 3.2.1) [A]: Loosen (do not remove) (! x 2) [B]: T&S corona unit connectors ("...
  • Page 119: Transport Unit

    TRANSFER UNIT 28 April 2005 3.7.2 TRANSPORT UNIT B188R955.WMF • Drum drive motor (☛ 3.5.5) • Fusing drive motor (☛3.8.10) • Fusing unit (☛ 3.8.1) [A]: Duct vent (! x 2) [B]: Internal duct. Push left and then right to disconnect. [C]: Transport unit (! x 4, "...
  • Page 120: Transport Belts

    28 April 2005 TRANSFER UNIT 3.7.3 TRANSPORT BELTS [A]: Guide plate (! x 2) [B]: Left transport fan motor (! x 2) [C]: Right transport fan motor (! x 2) B188R958.WMF [D]: Arm bushings (! x 3) [E]: Bracket (! x 1) [F]: Bushings x 2 [G]: Drive gear [H]: Drive shaft...
  • Page 121: Fusing Section

    FUSING SECTION 28 April 2005 3.8 FUSING SECTION 3.8.1 FUSING UNIT CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, before removing the fusing unit, switch off the main power, unplug the machine from its power source, and allow the fusing unit to cool. [A]: Fusing lower cover (! x 2) [B]: Connector ("...
  • Page 122 28 April 2005 FUSING SECTION B188R962.WMF [A]: Left connectors (" x 4, $ x1) [B]: Right connectors (" x 5, $ x2) NOTE: Mark the large bayonet connectors before you disconnect them so you can re-connect them in the correct order. [C]: Fusing unit (!x 2) CAUTION: The fusing unit is heavy, about 14 kg (31 lb.) Grasp it carefully at both ends when you remove it from the machine, and place it on a flat clean surface.
  • Page 123: Paper Junction Gate Solenoid/Exit Sensor

    FUSING SECTION 28 April 2005 3.8.2 PAPER JUNCTION GATE SOLENOID/EXIT SENSOR [A]: Grounding wire (! x 1) [B]: Spring [C]: Solenoid arm [D]: Guide plate (! x 4, $ x4) [E]: Solenoid (! x 2, " x1) [F]: Exit sensor (! x 1, " x 1) B188R963.WMF 3.8.3 FPDB (FUSING PRESSURE DRIVE BOARD) [A]: Right FPDB...
  • Page 124: Pressure Roller Strippers/Pressure Motors

    28 April 2005 FUSING SECTION 3.8.4 PRESSURE ROLLER STRIPPERS/PRESSURE MOTORS Pressure roller strippers [A]: Hot roller stripper bracket (! x 4) [B]: Hot roller strippers Right motor [C]: Pressure spring [D]: Pressure motor/bracket assembly (! x 2) [E]: Pressure motor (! x 2, " x 1) Left motor Repeat [C], [D], [E] for the left motor.
  • Page 125: Hot Roller Thermistor, Thermostats

    FUSING SECTION 28 April 2005 3.8.6 HOT ROLLER THERMISTOR, THERMOSTATS B188R508A.WMF [A]: Thermistor (! x1, " x1) [B]: Three thermostats (! x 2 each) • End thermostats: 199 • Center Thermostat: 200 B188R508B.WMF Reinstallation 1. Set the thermostat harness [C]. It must be aligned as shown ("Correct"...
  • Page 126: Fusing Cleaning Roller

    28 April 2005 FUSING SECTION 3.8.7 FUSING CLEANING ROLLER [A]: Cleaning roller unit (! x 4) [B]: Bushings (! x 2) [C]: Fusing cleaning roller B188R966.WMF 3-45...
  • Page 127: Fusing Lamps

    FUSING SECTION 28 April 2005 3.8.8 FUSING LAMPS B188R510.WMF Left end [A]: Fusing lamp harness ! x 1) " [B]: Fusing lamp cover (! x 1) [C]: Left fusing lamp bracket (! x 1) Rotate the rubber cushions until the cutout faces down, then remove B188R511.WMF the harnesses from the...
  • Page 128: Hot Roller, Pressure Roller

    28 April 2005 FUSING SECTION 3.8.9 HOT ROLLER, PRESSURE ROLLER • Fusing cleaning roller unit (☛3.8.7) • Fusing lamps (☛3.8.8) [A]: Wire clamp [B]: Gear [C]: Hot roller bushings [D]: Hot roller B188R967.WMF • Fusing cleaning roller unit (☛ 3.8.7) •...
  • Page 129: After Replacing Hot Roller Or Pressure Roller

    FUSING SECTION 28 April 2005 After Replacing Hot Roller or Pressure Roller Rough Adjustment 1. Execute SP1914 001 (set to On) to ensure that the pressure motors [A] are at the home position. 2. Measure the length of the spring [B] with calipers.
  • Page 130: Fusing Drive Motor

    28 April 2005 FUSING SECTION 3.8.10 FUSING DRIVE MOTOR B188R559.WMF Main unit left covers (☛3.2) Left inner cover (☛3.2) [A]: Fusing drive motor (! x 4, " x1) 3-49...
  • Page 131: Boards

    BOARDS 28 April 2005 3.9 BOARDS 3.9.1 PSU (POWER SUPPLY UNIT) B188R969.WMF B188R901.WMF • Left covers (☛3.2.1) [A]: Shield cover (! x4, $ x2) [B]: PSU (! x4, " x16) NOTE: • Before removing the Neutral and Line bayonet connectors [C], mark them “N” and “L”...
  • Page 132: Bcu, Iob

    28 April 2005 BOARDS 3.9.2 BCU, IOB B188R807.WMF • Rear covers (☛3.2.2) [A]: Connectors (" x3) [B]: Shield cover (! x4) [C]: BCU [D]: IOB (! x6, " x20, $ x6) 3-51...
  • Page 133: Vlb

    BOARDS 28 April 2005 3.9.3 VLB B188R809.WMF B188R810.WMF Remove: • Left rear cover (☛3.2.1) • Rear left cover (☛3.2.2) [A]: Cover (! x2) [B]: SD card slot cover (! x2) [C]: MFP option board (! x2) [D]: VLB. Slide out to disconnect. Do not attempt to pull it out. 3-52...
  • Page 134 28 April 2005 BOARDS B188R811.WMF [A]: MFP option bracket, VLB (! x9) [B]: VLB. Remove it from the MFP option bracket. 3-53...
  • Page 135: Mb, File Format Converter (Mlb), Cnb1, Cnb2

    BOARDS 28 April 2005 3.9.4 MB, FILE FORMAT CONVERTER (MLB), CNB1, CNB2 B188R802.WMF B188R802A.WMF [A]: VLB. Slide out to disconnect it. Do not attempt to pull it out. [B]: Mother board bracket (! x5, " x1) Disassemble the following parts (! x11): After removing all the screws, separate each board.
  • Page 136: Gw Controller, Ipu

    28 April 2005 BOARDS 3.9.5 GW CONTROLLER, IPU B188R802.WMF B188R806.WMF • Remove the VLB (☛3.9.3) [A]: Mother board bracket (! x5, " x1) [B]: GW controller board (! x6, " x2). Important: If you install a new GW controller, remove the NVRAM from the old board and install it on the new board.
  • Page 137: Hdd Replacement

    BOARDS 28 April 2005 3.9.6 HDD REPLACEMENT Before Replacement Explain to the customer that the following information stored on the HDD is lost when the HDD is replaced: • Document server documents • Document server address book • Document stamps created by the user The address book and document server documents (if needed) must be input again.
  • Page 138: Hdd Replacement

    28 April 2005 BOARDS HDD Replacement B188R803.WMF • Right rear covers (☛3.2.2) • Mother board bracket (☛3.9.5) [A]: HDD unit (! x6, $ x3, " x3) [B]: Ground wires, 3 ferrite cores (! x1) [C]: HDD unit cover (! x5) [D]: HDD 1 (! x4, "...
  • Page 139: Important Notes About Hdd Replacement

    BOARDS 28 April 2005 Important Notes About HDD Replacement • Never remove an HDD unit from the work site without the consent of the client. • If the customer has concerns about the security of information on the HDD, the HDD must remain with the customer for disposal or safe keeping.
  • Page 140: Nvram

    28 April 2005 BOARDS 3.9.7 NVRAM To Upload NVRAM to an SD Card 1. Enter the SP mode and do SP5990 002 to print an SMC report. 2. Turn the machine off. 3. Insert the SD card in Slot 1 (the top slot). 4.
  • Page 141: After Replacement

    BOARDS 28 April 2005 After Replacement 1. Turn the machine main power on. 2. Do SP5801 001 (All Clear) to reset all of the NVRAM memory to the defaults. 3. Make sure that the counter is zero (see the User Tools main menu). 4.
  • Page 142: Adjustments

    28 April 2005 ADJUSTMENTS 3.10 ADJUSTMENTS 3.10.1 CIS AND WHITE PLATEN ROLLER ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment after replacing the CIS (Contact Image Sensor) or the white platen roller. This adjustment achieves even image density, even if the image density of the white platen roller is uneven.
  • Page 143: Lph Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS 28 April 2005 3.10.2 LPH ADJUSTMENT Summary Remove the LPH, replace the three ROMs on the VDB, and then install the new LPH. (See section 3.4.2.) Before replacing the right copy tray, read the LPH settings from the labels attached to the LPH.
  • Page 144: Printing And Checking The Test Pattern

    28 April 2005 ADJUSTMENTS Printing and Checking the Test Pattern 1. Feed any wide original 914 mm (36”) wide and at least 297 mm (11”) long. (A blank sheet cut from the roll is sufficient.) After a few seconds, the IPU Test Pattern prints.
  • Page 145 ADJUSTMENTS 28 April 2005 If black or white lines are clearly visible (see the diagram below), the LPH joints are out of adjustment. At LPH1, LPH2 [A] too many LEDs are switched off and the result is a white line. At LPH2, LPH3 [B], too many LEDs are switched on, and the result is a black line.
  • Page 146 28 April 2005 ADJUSTMENTS 3. If the left line is black, adjust SP2952 001 up, and if it is white, adjust it down. 4. If the right line is black adjust SP2952 002 up, and if it is white, adjust it down. •...
  • Page 147: Image Position, Magnification, Margin Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS 28 April 2005 3.10.3 IMAGE POSITION, MAGNIFICATION, MARGIN ADJUSTMENTS Do these adjustments if the customer is unhappy about the above properties of the output. Before you do any measurements, allow the test print output to cool for three minutes. NOTE: Always do these adjustments in the order prescribed below.
  • Page 148: Skew Adjustment For Long Printouts

    28 April 2005 ADJUSTMENTS 1. Skew adjustment for long printouts 1. Set normal weight plain paper (841 mm wide/E size, from roll 1) and print an IPU dot pattern with SP2902-002 (IPU Print Test Pattern – Pattern 8), of length 6 m, and output to the rear exit.
  • Page 149: Printer Sub-Scan Magnification Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS 28 April 2005 2. Printer sub-scan magnification adjustment 1. Set normal weight plain paper (841 mm wide/E size, from roll 1) and print an IPU dot pattern with SP2902-002 (IPU Print Pattern – Pattern 8), of One strip of length 6 m, and output to the rear 20 squares exit.
  • Page 150: To Set The Scanner Mask For The Adjustments

    28 April 2005 ADJUSTMENTS 3. To set the scanner mask for the adjustments 1. Execute SP5990 002 to print the SMC Copy List (a list of the SPs). 2. Set the following SPs to zero to make measurement easier. SP4012-005 Scanner Erase Margin –...
  • Page 151: To Adjust Cut Length

    ADJUSTMENTS 28 April 2005 7. To adjust cut length 1. Using the Preset Cut feature, make standard cuts of plain paper for A4 sideways, A3 sideways, A1 lengthways, and A0, A sideways, B sideways, D lengthways, and E. 2. Measure the cuts and check them against the standards in the table. Less than ±...
  • Page 152: To Adjust Printer/Scanner Side-To-Side Registration

    28 April 2005 ADJUSTMENTS 10. To adjust printer/scanner side-to-side registration 1. Copy an OS-A-1 Test Chart with plain paper (cut sheet or roll). NOTE: Make sure that you execute the copy with manual density set at the operation panel. 2. Measure the side-to-side registration, within 50 mm from the leading edge of the copy .
  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 4.1.1 SUMMARY There are 4 levels of service call conditions. Level Definition Reset Procedure To prevent the machine from being damaged, Enter SP mode, then turn the the SC can only be reset by a service main power switch off and on.
  • Page 154: Sc Code Descriptions

    SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 4.1.2 SC CODE DESCRIPTIONS SC143 Scanner automatic adjustment error • White platen roller dirty or installed At power on the automatic adjustment of the CIS failed incorrectly. after two attempts. • CIS LED malfunction. •...
  • Page 155 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC305 Charge corona wire cleaner error Wire cleaner motor feedback • Wire cleaner motor connector voltage of less than 0.1 V was disconnected. detected for more than 1s. Corona wire cleaning did not • Wire cleaner motor connector complete within 80 s.
  • Page 156 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC351 ID sensor error 2 - Vsg • ID sensor defective Vsg is 0V or more than 2.5 V. During the copy cycle, this SC is • ID sensor connector defective displayed after the copy is •...
  • Page 157 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC401 Transfer corona leak error A transfer corona feedback • T&S power pack defective. voltage of less than 0.25V was • Transfer corona cable defective. detected for more than 200 ms. • Poor transfer corona cable connection. •...
  • Page 158 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC506 Cassette feed motor error • Drive mechanism overload. The cassette feed motor lock signal remains HIGH longer than • Motor driver defective 2 sec. during operation. Note: When this SC occurs, paper feed from the cassette is not possible.
  • Page 159 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC541 Fusing thermistor open The fusing temperature detected • Fusing thermistor defective by the thermistor was below • Thermistor cable disconnected, broken C (55.4 F) 60 times within one 1 s. SC542 Fusing temperature warm-up error After switching on the machine, •...
  • Page 160 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC547 Zero-cross signal malfunction • Electrical noise on the power One of the following conditions has occurred: line. • PSU defective. • Abnormal mains frequency was detected more than 10 times. • No zero-cross signal detected for 3 s while the relay is on.
  • Page 161 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC596 Cutter 2 home position error 3 The home position switch stays off 1 s after • Cutter motor cable the cutter motor turns on. disconnected • Cutter motor overload • Motor defective SC630 RSS communication error •...
  • Page 162: Peripherals

    SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC672 Controller startup error • After power on, the line between • Controller stalled the controller and the operation • Controller installed incorrectly panel did not open for normal • Controller board defective operation. •...
  • Page 163 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC821 Self-diagnostic error 2: ASIC The ASIC provides the central point for the control of bus arbitration for CPU access, for option bus and SDRAM access, for SDRAM refresh, and for management of the internal bus gate. •...
  • Page 164 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC826 Self-diagnostic error 6: NVRAM (RTC/option NVRAM) • NVRAM defective 1501 The RTC 1 second check routine detected a problem with the RTC • NVRAM installed incorrectly device or the NVRAM installation. • Replace RTC device •...
  • Page 165 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC850 Net I/F error • Duplicate IP addresses. • IP address setting incorrect • Illegal IP address. • NIB (PHY) board defective • Driver unstable and cannot be • Controller board defective used on the network. SC851 IEEE 1394 I/F error Driver setting incorrect and cannot...
  • Page 166 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC860 HDD startup error at main power on • HDD is connected but a driver • HDD is not initialized error is detected. • Level data is corrupted • The driver does not respond with •...
  • Page 167 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC868 SD card error 3: SC card access • SD card not inserted correctly An error occurred while an SD card was used. • SD card defective • Controller board defective Note: If you want to try to reformat the SC card, use SD Formatter Ver 1.1.
  • Page 168 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC880 File Format Converter (MLB) error A request to get access to the MLB • MLB defective, replace the MLB was not answered within the specified time. SC900 Electrical total counter error • NVRAM incorrect type The total counter contains something that is not a number.
  • Page 169 28 April 2005 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS SC925 Net File function error • Refer to the four The NetFile file management on the HDD cannot be used, or a NetFile management file is corrupted and procedures below operation cannot continue. The HDDs are defective (Recovery from and they cannot be debugged or partitioned, so the SC925).
  • Page 170 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS 28 April 2005 SC990 Software error 1 • Software defective, re-boot The software performs an unexpected function and the program cannot continue. SC991 Software error 2 • Software defective, re-boot The software performs an unexpected function. However, unlike SC990, recovery processing allows the program to continue.
  • Page 171: Jam Code Table

    28 April 2005 JAM CODE TABLE 4.2 JAM CODE TABLE Printer Unit Code Jam Detection Condition Location* Remarks At power on Not specified Paper did not reach roll lead edge sensor 1. These are jams when paper does Paper did not reach roll lead edge sensor 2. not activate the Paper did not reach roll lead edge sensor 3.
  • Page 172: Cover Open

    COVER OPEN 28 April 2005 4.3 COVER OPEN Location Shut off line Original feed Unit Safety Switch Original feed motor, original exit gate solenoid (DC 24V line) Toner Hopper Cover Open Switch Development drive motor (DC 24V line) Upper Unit Safety Switch Development drive motor, CGB power pack, T&S power pack, registration motor, fusing lamps, drum motor, left fusing pressure motor, right fusing...
  • Page 173: Image Problem Troubleshooting

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 4.4 IMAGE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 4.4.1 FLOW CHART Image Problem VDB Test Problem image LPH Defective pattern output area 1/3 unit. VDB Defective IPU Defective or IPU Test Harness defective pattern output between the IPU and the VDB.
  • Page 174: Scanning

    IMAGE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 28 April 2005 4.4.2 SCANNING 1. No image (blank copy/print, or no image with only vertical black lines on the output) Possible causes: 1) Connection problem between CIS and IPU. 2) CIS defective 2. No image (solid black copy/print, or no image with only B188T902.WMFF vertical white lines on the output) Possible causes:...
  • Page 175: Black Or White Bands With No Image-Width 1/8 A0 (E) Size

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 6. Black or white bands with no image-width 1/8 A0 (E) size Possible causes: 1) Connection problem between CIS and IPU 2) CIS output error 3) IPU board adjustment error B188T907.WMFF 7. White lines every 1mm pitch in halftone areas Possible causes: CIS defective 8.
  • Page 176: Printing

    IMAGE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 28 April 2005 4.4.3 PRINTING 1. No Image (blank copy/print) Possible causes: 1) VDB board defective 2) IPU board defective 3) LPH (LED head) defective B188T908.WMFF 2. Band with no image-width 1/3 of image Possible causes: Connection problem between VDB and LPH B188T909.WMFF 3.
  • Page 177: Horizontal Line Broken At 150 Mm From Center

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Horizontal line broken at 150 mm from center. Possible causes: LPH subscan timing error at joint position (☛ 3.10.2 ) B188T912.WMFF 4-25...
  • Page 178: Service Tables

    28 April 2005 SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS 5. SERVICE TABLES 5.1 SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS CAUTION Never turn off the main power switch when the power LED is lit or flashing. To avoid damaging the hard disk or memory, press the operation power switch on the operation panel to turn the power off, wait for the power LED to go off, then turn the main power switch off.
  • Page 179: Updating The Firmware

    SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS 28 April 2005 5.1.2 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE To upgrade the firmware for this machine, you need the most recent version of the firmware downloaded onto an SD card. The SD card is then inserted into the service slot (Slot 1) of the controller so the firmware can be downloaded from the card to the machine.
  • Page 180: Nvram Upload And Download

    28 April 2005 SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS 5.1.3 NVRAM UPLOAD AND DOWNLOAD An SD card is used to upload and download NVRAM data. Uploading NVRAM Data to an SD Card Important: • Data upload from NVRAM to SD card will fail if the machine serial number of the machine is not registered with SP5811.
  • Page 181: Downloading Nvram Data From An Sd Card

    SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS 28 April 2005 Downloading NVRAM Data from an SD Card Important • Downloading NVRAM data from an SD card may fail if the SD card is defective or if there is poor connection between the controller and the BCU. •...
  • Page 182: Application Merge And Undo

    28 April 2005 SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS 5.1.4 APPLICATION MERGE AND UNDO Overview Only two slots (Slot 2, Slot 3) are available for software applications. Slot 1 cannot hold software applications while the machine is operating. If the customer needs to run three or more applications, then one or more applications must be merged onto one card.
  • Page 183: Application Merge

    SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS 28 April 2005 Application Merge 1. Turn the machine off. 2. Insert the source SD card in Slot 1. This is the card that holds the application that you want to move. 3. Insert the target SD card in Slot 3. This is the card that will receive the application moved from Slot 1 and be used with the machine for daily operation.
  • Page 184: Merge Undo

    28 April 2005 SPECIAL PROCEDURES WITH SD CARDS Merge Undo Follow this procedure to undo a merge if you mistakenly copy the wrong application. 1. Turn the machine off. 2. Insert the SD card with the merged applications in Slot 1. 3.
  • Page 185: Using The Debug Log

    USING THE DEBUG LOG 28 April 2005 5.2 USING THE DEBUG LOG This machine provides a Save Debug Log feature that allows the Customer Engineer to save and retrieve error information for analysis. Every time an error occurs, debug information is recorded in volatile memory but this information is lost when the machine is switched off and on.
  • Page 186 28 April 2005 USING THE DEBUG LOG 4. Next, select the target destination where the debug information will be saved. Under “5857 Save Debug Log”, touch “2 Target”, enter “2” with the operation panel key to select the hard disk as the target destination, then press '. COPY : SP-5-857-002 Save Debug Log Target (2:HDD 3:SD Card)
  • Page 187 USING THE DEBUG LOG 28 April 2005 6. Next, select the one or more memory modules for reading and recording debug information. Touch “5859”. Under “5859” press the appropriate key item for the module that you want to record. Enter the appropriate 4-digit number, then press '. NOTE: Refer to the two tables below for the 4-digit numbers to enter for each key.
  • Page 188: Retrieving The Debug Log From The Hdd

    MB)) to write the debugging data to the SD card. 3. After you return to the service center, use a card reader to copy the file and send it for analysis to Ricoh by email, or just send the SD card by mail. 5-11...
  • Page 189: Recording Errors Manually

    USING THE DEBUG LOG 28 April 2005 5.2.3 RECORDING ERRORS MANUALLY Since only SC errors and jams are recorded to the debug log automatically, for any other errors that occur while the customer engineer is not on site, please instruct customers to perform the following immediately after occurrence to save the debug data.
  • Page 190: New Debug Log Codes

    28 April 2005 USING THE DEBUG LOG 5.2.4 NEW DEBUG LOG CODES SP5857-015: Copy SD Card-to-SD Card: Any Desired Key This SP copies the log on an SD card (the file that contains the information written directly from shared memory) to a log specified by key number. The copy operation is executed in the log directory of the SD card inserted in the same slot.
  • Page 191: User Tools

    USER TOOLS 28 April 2005 5.3 USER TOOLS This is a simple map of the User Tools settings provided for quick reference. For more details about these functions and their settings, please refer to the Operating Instructions. 5.3.1 SYSTEM SETTINGS Key press: [User Tools]>...
  • Page 192 28 April 2005 USER TOOLS System Settings Map (Continued) Timer Settings Auto Off Timer Energy Saver Timer Panel Off Timer System Auto Reset Timer Copier/Document Server Auto Reset Timer Scanner Auto Reset Timer Set Date Set Time Auto Logout Timer Interface Settings IP Address Gateway Address...
  • Page 193 USER TOOLS 28 April 2005 System Settings Map (Continued) File Transfer Delivery Option SMTP Server SMTP Authentication POP Before SMTP POP3 Setting Administrator's E-Mail Address E-Mail Communication Port Default User Name/Password (Send) Program/Change/Delete E-Mail Message Program/Change/Delete Subject Scanner Recall Interval Time Number of Scanner Recalls Auto Specify Sender Name Administrator Tools...
  • Page 194: Copier/Document Server Features

    28 April 2005 USER TOOLS 5.3.2 COPIER/DOCUMENT SERVER FEATURES Key press: [User Tools]> "Copier/Document Server Features" Copier/Document Server Features Map General Feataures Auto Paper Select Priority Auto Tray Switching Original Type Priority Auto Image Density Priority Copy Quality Image Density Change Initial Mode Max.
  • Page 195 USER TOOLS 28 April 2005 Copier/Document Server Features Map (Continued) Stamp Background Numbering Size Density Preset Stamp Stamp Priority Stamp Language Stamp Position: COPY Stamp Position: URGENT Stamp Position: PRIORITY Stamp Position: For Your Info. Stamp Position: PRELIMINARY Stamp Position: For Internal Use Only Stamp Position: CONFIDENTIAL Stamp Position: DRAFT Stamp Format: COPY...
  • Page 196: Scanner Features

    28 April 2005 USER TOOLS Copier/Document Server Features Map (Continued) Page Numbering Stamp Format Font Size Page Numbering in Combine Stamp Position: P1, P2 … Stamp Position: 1/5, 2/5, … Stamp Position: -1-, -2-, … Stamp Position: P.1, P.2, … Stamp Position: 1, 2, …...
  • Page 197: Inquiry

    USER TOOLS 28 April 2005 5.3.4 INQUIRY Key press: [User Tools]> "Inquiry" Machine Maintenance/Repair Telephone No. 123-4564 Serial No. of Machine B188-00137 Sales Representative Telephone No. 123-4564 [Print Inquiry List] To print the Inquiry List, touch "Print Inquiry List", read the displayed message then press [Start] on the operation panel.
  • Page 198: Service Program (Sp) Modes

    28 April 2005 SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES 5.4 SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES 5.4.1 SERVICE MODE LOCK/UNLOCK At locations where the machine contains sensitive data, the customer engineer cannot operate the machine until the Administrator turns the service mode lock off. This function makes sure that work on the machine is always done with the permission of the Administrator.
  • Page 199: Entering Sp Mode

    SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES 28 April 2005 5.4.2 ENTERING SP MODE To enter and leave SP Mode 1. On the operation panel, press ). 2. On the key pad, press #$% 3. Hold down * for 3 seconds. 4. On the touch panel, press Copy SP. -or- 5.
  • Page 200: Switching Between Sp Mode And Copy Mode

    28 April 2005 SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES Switching between SP Mode and Copy Mode Use the Copy Mode and SP Mode buttons on the touch panel to toggle between the Copy Mode screen and the SP Mode screen. 1. Enter the copy SP mode. (☛ 5.4.2) 2.
  • Page 201: Using The Sp Mode

    SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES 28 April 2005 5.4.3 USING THE SP MODE SP mode level The SP (Service Program) are assigned three-level coded numbers. For example, SP2101-002 (Printing Erase Margin – Trailing Edge) where: B188S905.WMF NOTE: For a detailed listing of all SP codes see, refer to the tables later in this chapter.
  • Page 202: To Open Select Sp Codes For Setting

    28 April 2005 SERVICE PROGRAM (SP) MODES To open select SP codes for setting Use one of the following methods to find the entry level of any SP code. Direct Entry. Use this method if you know all the numbers or at least the first four digits.
  • Page 203: To Initialize The Sp Settings

    CALIBRATING THE TOUCH PANEL 28 April 2005 To initialize the SP settings Follow this procedure to initialize the SP settings and restore them to their factory default settings. 1. Enter the SP Mode. (☛ 5.4.2) 2. Print an SMC list (see the procedure above). 3.
  • Page 204: Test Patterns

    28 April 2005 TEST PATTERNS 5.7 TEST PATTERNS Print an IPU Test Pattern if you experience problems with image processing (poor halftones, line widths, etc.) 1. Enter the SP mode. 2. Do SP2902 and select either 001 or 002 to select either an "IPU Scanning Test Pattern"...
  • Page 205: Input Check

    INPUT CHECK 28 April 2005 5.8 INPUT CHECK You can check the sensors and switches with SP5803. • Select one of the modes in the tables. • Each mode displays an 8-digit number, numbered 7~0 reading from left to right. •...
  • Page 206 28 April 2005 INPUT CHECK 004 Cassette Trays Part/Component Status - Not Used - Cassette 2 Paper Near End Sensor 1 Cassette 2 Feed Sensor Cassette 2 Open Switch Not Set - Not Used - Cassette 1 Paper Near End Sensor 1 Cassette 1 Feed Sensor Cassette 1 Open Switch Not Set...
  • Page 207 INPUT CHECK 28 April 2005 008 Unit Set Detection Part/Component Status Reserved for Option Not Set Not Set Not Set Not Set --- Not Used --- --- Not Used --- Not Set Not Set 009 Door/Motor Lock Part/Component Status Exit Motor Rotating Not Rotating Development Motor...
  • Page 208 28 April 2005 INPUT CHECK 012 Original Size Sensors 1 Europe/Asia Part/Component Status Original Size Sensor 660 Original Size Sensor A1 Original Size Sensor B2 Original Size Sensor A2 Original Size Sensor B3 Original Size Sensor A3 Original Size Sensor B4 Original Entrance Sensor (A4) North America Part/Component...
  • Page 209 INPUT CHECK 28 April 2005 014 Original Feed Unit Part/Component Status --- Not Used --- --- Not Used --- Original Registration Sensor Original Lag Detection Original Rear Exit Sensor Original Stop Key Scanner Open Sensor – Left Closed Open Scanner Open Sensor – Right Closed Open 5-32...
  • Page 210: Output Check

    28 April 2005 OUTPUT CHECK 5.9 OUTPUT CHECK You can check the listed parts with SP5804. Item Parts Original Feed Motor Original Feed Clutch Original Junction Gate Solenoid CIS LED 5-10 --- Not Used --- Roll Feed Motor 1: Forward Roll Feed Motor 1: Reverse Roll Feed Motor 2: Forward Roll Feed Motor 2: Reverse...
  • Page 211 OUTPUT CHECK 28 April 2005 Item Parts Potential Measuring Mode (Drum) 57-60 --- Not Used --- Right Fusing Pressure Motor: Home Right Fusing Pressure Motor: Release Left Fusing Pressure Motor: Home Left Fusing Pressure Motor: Release Transport Fan Motor Charge Corona Wire Cleaner Motor Recycle Counter (Mechanical Counter) Dehumidfiers (Tray Heaters) 5-34...
  • Page 212: Sp (Service Program) Mode Tables

    28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5.10 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES SP Table Key Notation What it means [range/step] Example: [-9~+9/0.1 mm]. Setting can be adjusted in the range ±9, and the value can be changed in 0.1 mms with each key press.
  • Page 213: Sp1000 Feed

    SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 SP1000 Feed 1001 Leading Edge Registration 001 1st Roll Adjusts the printing leading edge registration. [+10.0~-10.0/0.1 mm] 002 2nd Roll To delay the starting position of the image, increase 003 3rd Roll/1st Cassette the value.
  • Page 214 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 1103 Fusing Idling Selects the fusing idling time. [0~5/1 min.] If the fusing temperature is below 100 C when the machine is turned on, idling starts as soon as the hot roller reaches the target temperature.
  • Page 215 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 1912 Registration Motor Speed-Up Adj Due to the occurrence of jitter with A0 SEF and other paper, at the trailing edge of the speed of the registration roller motor is increased. The increased speed creates slight buckling between the registration roller and the drum.
  • Page 216 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 1917 Side-to-Side Registration Offset The center of the paper cassette is the reference point for the alignment of all paper sizes in the paper cassettes. However, the amount of skew can be different for some paper sizes due to the positions of the side fences the number of feed rollers that touch the paper.
  • Page 217 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 012 2nd Roll: 841 mm/32" or Adjusts the 841-mm cut length. 34", Plain Paper [-10.0~+10.0/0.1 mm] 013 2nd Roll: 1189 mm/44" or Adjusts the 1189-mm cut length. 48", Plain Paper [-10.0~+10.0/0.1 mm] 014 2nd Roll: 2000 mm/78", Adjusts the 2000-mm cut length.
  • Page 218 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 039 2nd Roll: 297 mm/11" or Adjusts the 297-mm cut length. 12", Translucent [-10.0~+10.0/0.1 mm] 040 2nd Roll: 420 mm/17" or Adjusts the 420-mm cut length. 18", Translucent [-10.0~+10.0/0.1 mm] 041 2nd Roll: 594 mm/22" or Adjusts the 594-mm cut length.
  • Page 219 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 066 1st Roll: 1189 mm/44" or Adjusts the 1189-mm cut length. 48", Film [-10.0~+10.0/0.1 mm] 067 1st Roll: 2000 mm/78", Adjusts the 2000-mm cut length. Film [-15.0~+15.0/0.1 mm] 068 2nd Roll: 210 mm/8.5" or Adjusts the 210-mm cut length.
  • Page 220 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 1921 Cut Length Adjustment 001 1st Roll: 3600 mm/141", Adjusts the 3600-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-30.0~+30.0/0.1 mm] 002 1st Roll: 6000 mm/236", Adjusts the 6000-mm cut length. Plain Paper [-50.0~+50.0/0.1 mm] 003 2nd Roll: 3600 mm/141", Adjusts the 3600-mm cut length.
  • Page 221: Tray Lift Motors

    SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 031 1st Roll: 15000 mm/591", Adjusts the 15000-mm cut length Plain Paper [-100 ~ +100/0.1 mm] 032 2nd Roll: 15000 mm/591", Plain Paper 033 3rd Roll: 15000 mm/591", Plain Paper 034 4th Roll: 15000 mm/591", Plain Paper 041 1st Roll: 15000 mm/591", Tracing Paper...
  • Page 222 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 1950 Paper Exit Control Adjusts the amount of paper grabbed at the edge for feeding. [-50~+50/1 mm] The friction from grabbing the paper 14 mm from the edge of the paper could cause poor image quality where the paper was grabbed.
  • Page 223: Sp2000 Drum

    SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 SP2000 Drum 2001 Charge Corona Adjustment DFU 001 Total Corona Current Adjusts the charge corona output. [900~1500/ 10µA] 002 Grid Voltage for Image Adjusts the charge grid output. Area [500~1000/10V] 003 Grid Voltage for ID Sensor Adjusts the charge grid output for the ID sensor Pattern pattern.
  • Page 224: Details

    28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 2201 Development Bias Adjustment 001 Image Area Sets the development bias voltage to adjust the toner amount for the image area. [100 ~ 1000/10V] 002 ID Sensor Pattern - Low Sets the development bias to adjust the toner amount Duty Copy Jobs for the ID sensor pattern.
  • Page 225 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 2301 Transfer Corona Output DFU These SPs adjust the transfer output power and the transfer output coefficients for the leading edges, central images, and trailing edges. Adjustments can be done for each type of paper.
  • Page 226 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 2401 Separation DC Timing Adj. Adjusts the separation dc timing. DFU [-100~0/1 mm] 2402 Separation AC Current Setting: Adjusts the separation ac voltage setting. DFU 001 Roll Paper [2600~6200/1µA] 002 Cut Paper 2403 Separation DC Voltage Setting DFU 001 Roll Paper: Plain Paper: Leading Edge...
  • Page 227 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 2812 Drum Cleaning Interval The drum reverses after this number of jobs, to clean the tip of the cleaning blade. Set to 0 to disable this feature. [0~5/1Job] 2902 Test Pattern Select the test pattern number, touch [Copy Screen], then push [Start]. 001 IPU Scanning Test Pattern 17 Patterns 002 IPU Printing Test Pattern 9 Patterns...
  • Page 228 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 2926 Used Toner Overflow Detection Enables/disables the used toner full detection. 0: Disable, 1: Enable 2927 Toner (Near) End Detection 001 Near End Level Selects the near end level (Vsp/Vsg). DFU [0.150~0.275/0.025] Higher settings thin toner, lower settings thicken toner.
  • Page 229: Sp3000 Process Control

    SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 SP3000 Process Control 3001 ID Sensor Initial Setting 001 PWM Setting Adjusts PWM. DFU [0~1000/1] 002 Initialization Automatically adjusts the output to 4.0 ±0.2V. During auto adjustment, the voltage applied to the ID Sensor LED depends on the PWM value.
  • Page 230: Sp4000 Scanner

    28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES SP4000 Scanner 4008 Scanner Sub Scan Adjusts the magnification by changing the scanning Magnification speed. [-0.9~+0.9/0.1 %] 4010 Scanner Sub Scan Registration 001 Leading Edge Fine adjusts the time between the sensor-on position and the leading edge of the image.
  • Page 231 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 4020 Scan Glass Dust Check These SP codes adjust the dust check operation at the CIS and white platen roller. Note: Dust that triggers a warning could be removed from the glass by the original in the feed path.
  • Page 232 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 4551 Scanner: Text: OCR Adjusts the MTF level in the main scan direction for the Text (OCR) mode of the scanner application. For each adjustment below: • Weak: Low end of the range (0) •...
  • Page 233 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 4554 Scanner: Drawing Adjusts the MTF level in the main scan direction for the Drawing mode of the scanner application. For each adjustment below: • Weak: Low end of the range (0) •...
  • Page 234 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 4741 CIS White Adjust Loop Displays the number of loops executed during white peak level adjustment for AGC (Automatic Gain Control). This SP is for display only and the value cannot be adjusted. 4745 CIS Adjustment Error Flag Displays the error flag if an error occurred during the last CIS white level check, black...
  • Page 235 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 4901 Scan Correction: Shading Correction: Adjusts the AEREF (Automatic Exposure Reference) setting used for shading correction processing during image scanning and shading data output. 001 Shading Correction: [0~63/1] AEREF Setting Set a low value for weak background erase, a high value for stronger background erase.
  • Page 236 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 4903 Image Quality Adj. These SP codes set the MTF levels for the operation modes. Note: For these settings to take effect, SP5106 (Auto Density Level) must be set to "3". Text Mode Adjusts the sharpness and texture of images processed in Text mode.
  • Page 237 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 Blue Line Sets the level for Blue Line mode. The higher the setting, the stronger the effect. 033 Blue Line (25.0-55%) [0~10/1] 0: Softest 034 Blue Line (55.1-75%) 5: Normal 035 Blue Line (75.1-160%) 10: Sharpest 036 Blue Line (160.1-400%) Independent Dot Erase...
  • Page 238 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 097 Line Width Correction: Drawing: Sub Scan [0~1/1] 0: Off, 1: On 098 Line Width Correction: Patched Original Mode [0~8/1] Select 099 Line Width Correction: Patched Original: Main [0~1/1] Scan 0: Off, 1: On 100 Line Width Correction: Patched Original: Sub [0~1/1] Scan...
  • Page 239 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 4909 Image Processing Through DFU These SPs select the image processing modules for the CIS and SBU. The selections are done by setting the appropriate bit to "1" in the display '(7) 00000000 (1). Press the corresponding key on the operation panel to toggle the setting between "0"...
  • Page 240 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 4962 Original Speed Calibration by Temperature Displays the temperature of the original exit roller. Note: There are two abnormal readings. The thermistor requires servicing if you see either of these readings: • A 100 C reading means the thermistor is disconnected.
  • Page 241 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 4991 Read Shading DFU These SP codes are debugging tools. If the peaking shading data (RI110) read at power on is less than 64 digits, this information is stored in NVRAM. 001 Ech Reads EVEN shading data and stores it if an error occurs.
  • Page 242: Sp5000 Mode

    28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES SP5000 Mode 5024 mm/inch Display Selection Selects the unit. Press mm or inch. 0: Metric, 1: Inch 5045 Accounting Counter Sets the method of accounting for machine usage. Japan Only Selects the unit for the counter (m, ft, yards, m , ft , or yd 0: metres...
  • Page 243 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 5113 Optional Counter Type This SP is used for the key counter only. Default Optional Counter Type Selects the type of counter: 0: None 1: Key card (RK3, 4) Japan only 2: Key card down Japan only 3: Pre-paid card Japan only 4: Coin Lock Japan only 5: MF key card Japan only...
  • Page 244 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5150 Bypass Length Setting DFU Determines whether long paper can be fed from the bypass tray. Normally, only paper up to 600 ms can be fed from the bypass tray. With this SP switched on, however, the bypass tray can feed paper up to 1260 mm long.
  • Page 245 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 5307 Summer Time Lets you set the machine to adjust its date and time automatically with the change to Daylight Savings time in the spring and back to normal time in the fall. This SP lets you set these items: Day and time to go forward automatically in April.
  • Page 246 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5501 PM Alarm PM Alarm Level Sets the count level for the PM alarm. [0~9999/1] 0: Alarm disabled Note: The PM alarm goes off when the print count reaches this value (multiplied by 1,000). Original Count DFU 5504 Jam Alarm...
  • Page 247 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 022 Jam Operation: Determines what happens when continuous paper jams Continuous occur. Count [0~1/1] 0: Automatic Call 1: Audible Warning at Machine 023 Door Determines what happens when the front door remains Operation: open.
  • Page 248 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5802 Engine Free Run Copier Engine Free Run Makes a base engine free run. Note: The machine automatically leaves free run mode after the machine leaves the SP mode or after the machine is cycled off and on. [0~1/1] 0: Disable: Release free run mode 1: Enable: Enable free run mode...
  • Page 249 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 008 RCG Sets the length of time (seconds) for the time-out when the Connect RCG (Remote Communication Gate) connects during a call Timeout via the NRS network. [1~90/1 sec.] 009 RCG Write Sets the length of time (seconds) for the time-out when sent to Timeout data is written to the RCG during a call over the NRS...
  • Page 250 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5828 Network Setting 050 1284 Compatibility Enables and disables bi-directional communication (Centro) on the parallel connection between the machine and a computer. 0: Off 1: On 052 ECP (Centro) Disables and enables the ECP feature (1284 Mode) for data transfer.
  • Page 251 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 5832 HDD Formatting Enter the SP number for the partition to initialize, then press #. When the execution ends, cycle the machine off and on. 001 HDD Formatting (All) 002 HDD Formatting (IMH) 003 HDD Formatting (Thumbnail) 004 HDD Formatting (Job Log) 005 HDD Formatting (Printer Fonts)
  • Page 252 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 074 Reduction for Printer 0:1 1:1/2 2:1/3 3:1/4 Color DFU 075 Reduction for Printer 0 1 1:1/2 2:1/3 3:1/4 6:2/3 B&W DFU 076 Reduction for Printer 1:1/2 3:1/4 4:1/6 5:1/8 B&W HQ DFU 081 Format for Copy Color 0: JFIF/JPEG, 1: TIFF/MMR, 2: TIFF/MH, 3: TIFF/MR...
  • Page 253 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 5839 IEEE 1394 This SP is displayed only when an IEEE 1394 (firewire) card is installed. Host Name Enter the name of the device used on the network. Example: RNP0000000000 Cycle Master Enables or disables the cycle master function for the 1394 bus standard.
  • Page 254 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES Logout Handles the login request of the login initiator for SBP-2. (1-bit) Bit0: Off Bit1: On OFF: Disable (refuse login). Initiator retry during login. Login refusal on arrival of login request (standard operation) ON: Enable (force logout).
  • Page 255 Transfer Rate Sets the speed for USB data transmission. [Full Speed] [Auto Change] Vendor ID DFU Sets the vendor ID: Initial Setting: 0x05A Ricoh Company [0x0000~0xFFFF/1] Product ID DFU Sets the product ID. [0x0000~0xFFFF/1] Device Release No. DFU Sets the device release number of the BCD (binary coded decimal) display.
  • Page 256 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5845 Delivery Server These are delivery server settings. FTP Port No. [0~65535/1] IP Address Use this SP to set the Scan Router Server address. The IP address under the transfer tab can be used with the initial system setting. [0~FFFFFFFF/1] Delivery Error Display Time Use this setting to set the length of time that the message is shown when...
  • Page 257 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 5846 UCS Setting Machine ID (Delivery Server) Displays the unique device ID in use by the delivery server directory. The value is only displayed and cannot be changed. This ID is created from the NIC MAC or IEEE 1394 EUI. The ID is displayed as either 6-byle or 8-byte binary.
  • Page 258 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES Upload All Directory Info. Uploads all directory information to the SD card. Download All Directory Info. Downloads all directory information from the SD card. Update Info Clear Deletes the address book uploaded from the SD card in the slot. Deletes only the files uploaded for that machine.
  • Page 259 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 5848 Web Service 5847 2 sets the 4-bit switch assignment for the access control setting. Setting of 0001 has no effect on access and delivery from Scan Router. 5847 100 sets the maximum size of images that can be downloaded. The default is equal to 1 gigabyte.
  • Page 260 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5856 Remote ROM Update DFU When set to “1” allows reception of firmware data via the local port (IEEE 1284) during a remote ROM update. This setting is reset to zero after the machine is cycled off and on.
  • Page 261 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 Copy SD to SD (Latest 4MB) Copies the last 4MB of the log (written directly to the card from shared memory) onto an SD card. Copy SD to SD (Latest 4MB Any Key) This SP copies the log on an SD card (the file that contains the information written directly from shared memory) to a log specified by key number.
  • Page 262 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5860 SMTP/IMAP4 Partial Mail Receive Timeout [1~168/1] Sets the amount of time to wait before saving a mail that breaks up during reception. The received mail is discarded if the remaining portion of the mail is not received during this prescribed time.
  • Page 263 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 5875 SC Auto Reboot Determines whether the machine reboots automatically when an SC error occurs. 0: The machine reboots automatically when the machine issues an SC error and logs the SC error code. If the same SC occurs again, the machine does not reboot.
  • Page 264 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 5967 Copy Server: Set Function Enables and disables the document server. This is a security measure that prevents image data from being left in the temporary area of the HDD. After changing this setting, you must switch the main switch off and on to enable the new setting.
  • Page 265: Sp7000 Data Log

    SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 SP7000 Data Log 7001 Drum Drive Motor Operation Displays the drum drive motor operation time (for Time checking the print count and drum operation time.) 7003 SC History Displays recent SC error codes. 001 Latest Latest 5 002 Latest 1...
  • Page 266 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 7504 Paper Jam Counter by Location Displays the jam count for each location. For 001~034: Paper fails to activate the sensor (non-feed). 001 At Power On At power on 003 Tray 1: ON Paper did not reach roll lead edge sensor 1.
  • Page 267 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 7506 Copy Jam Counter by Paper Width In the table below, T=SEF (Short Edge Feed) 096 914 mm Displays the jam count for each paper width. 097 A0T/A1 098 A1T/A2 099 A2T/A3 100 A3T/A4 101 A4T 106 B1T/B2...
  • Page 268 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 7508 Original Jam History Original Latest Displays the following items for the Latest 10 original jams: 1) Jam code, 2) Paper size, 3) Total count when jam occurred, Latest 1 4) Date of jam. Latest 2 The “jam codes”...
  • Page 269 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 7836 Total Memory Size Displays the contents of the memory on the controller board. 7852 ADF Scan Glass ADF Scan Glass Displays the count for the number of times the machine has detected dust on the ARDF scanning glass at the beginning of copy jobs.
  • Page 270: Sp8000: Data Log2

    28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES SP8000: Data Log2 Many of these counters are provided for features that are currently not available, such as sending color faxes, and so on. However, here are some Group 8 codes that when used in combination with others, can provide useful information. SP Numbers What They Do SP8211~SP8216...
  • Page 271 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 The Group 8xxx SP codes are limited to 17 characters, forced by the necessity of displaying them on the small LCDs of other machines that use these SP codes. Read over the list of abbreviations below and refer to it again if you see the name of an SP that you do not understand.
  • Page 272 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES ABBREVIATION WHAT IT MEANS Pages. A page is the total scanned surface of the original. Duplex pages count as two pages, and A3 simplex count as two pages if the A3/DLT counter SP is switched ON. PJob Print Jobs Paper...
  • Page 273 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8001 T:Total Jobs These SPs count the number of times each application is used to do a job. 8002 C:Total Jobs [0~9999999/1] 8004 P:Total Jobs Note: The L: counter is the total number of times the 8005 S:Total Jobs other applications are used to send a job to the...
  • Page 274 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8011 T:Jobs/LS These SPs count the number of jobs stored to the document server by each application, to reveal how 8012 C:Jobs/LS local storage is being used for input. 8014 P:Jobs/LS [0~9999999/1] 8015 S:Jobs/LS The L: counter counts the number of jobs stored from...
  • Page 275 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8031 T:Pjob/DesApl These SPs reveal what applications were used to output documents from the document server. 8032 C:Pjob/DesApl [0~9999999/1] 8034 P:Pjob/DesApl The L: counter counts the number of jobs printed from 8035 S:Pjob/DesApl within the document server mode screen at the 8036...
  • Page 276 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8061 T:FIN Jobs [0~9999999/1] These SPs total the finishing methods. The finishing method is specified by the application. 8062 C:FIN Jobs [0~9999999/1] These SPs total finishing methods for copy jobs only. The finishing method is specified by the application.
  • Page 277 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8071 T:Jobs/PGS [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the number of jobs broken down by the number of pages in the job, regardless of which application was used. 8072 C:Jobs/PGS [0~9999999/1] These SPs count and calculate the number of copy jobs by size based on the number of pages in the job.
  • Page 278 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8131 T:S-to-Email Jobs [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the total number of jobs scanned and attached to an e-mail, regardless of whether the document server was used or not. 8135 S:S-to-Email Jobs These SPs count the number of jobs scanned and attached to an e-mail, without storing the original on the document server.
  • Page 279 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8151 T:Deliv Jobs/PC [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the total number of jobs scanned and sent to a folder on a PC (Scan-to-PC). Note: At the present time, SP8151 and SP8155 perform identical counts. 8155 S:Deliv Jobs/PC These SPs count the total number of jobs scanned and sent with Scan-to-PC.
  • Page 280 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8211 T:Scan PGS/LS These SPs count the number of pages scanned into the document server . 8212 C:Scan PGS/LS [0~9999999/1] 8215 S:Scan PGS/LS The L: counter counts the number of pages stored 8216 L:Scan PGS/LS from within the document server mode screen at the...
  • Page 281 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8221 ADF Org Feeds [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the number of pages fed through the ADF for front and back side scanning. 001 Front Number of front sides fed for scanning: With an ADF that can scan both sides simultaneously, the Front side count is the same as the number of pages fed for either simplex or duplex scanning.
  • Page 282 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8241 T:Scan PGS/Org [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the total number of scanned pages by original type for all jobs, regardless of which application was used. 8242 C:Scan PGS/Org [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the number of pages scanned by original type for Copy jobs. 8245 S:Scan PGS/Org [0~9999999/1]...
  • Page 283 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8251 T:Scan PGS/ImgEdt These SPs show how many times Image Edit features have been selected at the operation panel 8252 C:Scan PGS/ImgEdt for each application. Some examples of these 8254 P:Scan PGS/ImgEdt editing features are: 8256 L:Scan PGS/ImgEdt...
  • Page 284 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8311 T:Scan PGS/Rez [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by resolution setting the total number of pages scanned by applications that can specify resolution settings. 8315 S:Scan PGS/Rez [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by resolution setting the total number of pages scanned by applications that can specify resolution settings.
  • Page 285 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8401 T:PrtPGS/LS These SPs count the number of pages printed from the document server. The counter for the 8402 C:PrtPGS/LS application used to print the pages is incremented. 8404 P:PrtPGS/LS The L: counter counts the number of jobs stored 8405 S:PrtPGS/LS from within the document server mode screen at...
  • Page 286 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8421 T:PrtPGS/Dup Comb [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by binding and combine, and n-Up settings the number of pages processed for printing. This is the total for all applications. 8422 C:PrtPGS/Dup Comb [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by binding and combine, and n-Up settings the number of pages processed for printing by the copier application.
  • Page 287 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 Here is a summary of how the counters work for Booklet and Magazine modes: Booklet Magazine Original Original Count Count Pages Pages 8431 T:PrtPGS/ImgEdt [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the total number of pages output with the three features below, regardless of which application was used.
  • Page 288 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8451 PrtPGS/Ppr Tray [0~9999999/1] These SPs count the number of sheets fed from each paper feed station. 001 Bypass Bypass Tray 002 Tray 1 Copier 003 Tray 2 Copier 004 Tray 3 Paper Tray Unit (Option) 005 Tray 4 Paper Tray Unit (Option)
  • Page 289 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8471 PrtPGS/Mag [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by magnification rate the number of pages printed. 001 ~49% 002 50%~99% 003 100% 004 101%~200% 005 201% ~ • Counts are done for magnification adjusted for pages, not only on the operation panel but performed remotely with an external network application capable of performing magnification adjustment as well.
  • Page 290 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8511 T:PrtPGS/Emul [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by printer emulation mode the total number of pages printed. 8514 P:PrtPGS/Emul [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by printer emulation mode the total number of pages printed. 001 RPCS 002 RPDL 003 PS3...
  • Page 291 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8521 T:PrtPGS/FIN [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by finishing mode the total number of pages printed by all applications. 8522 C:PrtPGS/FIN [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by finishing mode the total number of pages printed by the Copy application.
  • Page 292 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8651 T:S-to-Email PGS [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by color mode the total number of pages attached to an e-mail for both the Scan and document server applications. Note: This SP is expanded for color MFP and color LP machines. For this machine, the count is done for black only.
  • Page 293 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8671 T:Deliv PGS/PC [0~9999999/1] These SPs count by color mode the total number of pages sent to a folder on a PC (Scan-to-PC) with the Scan and LS applications. Note: This SP is expanded for color MFP and color LP machines. For this machine, the count is done for black only.
  • Page 294 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8715 S:Scan PGS/Comp [0~9999999/ 1] These SPs count the number of compressed pages scanned by the scan application, counted by the formats slisted below. JPEG/JPEG2000 TIFF (Multi/Single) Other 8741 RX PGS/Port These SPs count the number of pages received by the physical port used to receive them.
  • Page 295 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 28 April 2005 8831 Pixel Cover Ave. Average Pixel Coverage These SPs return information about average pixel coverage per page. Only 001 is used for this machine. 001 Accum. Ave. K 002 Accum. Ave. M 003 Accum.
  • Page 296 28 April 2005 SP (SERVICE PROGRAM) MODE TABLES 8 901 Pixel Coverage: Page Count: Previous Toner Bottle Displays in meters the amount of use for the previous toner cartridge. 8 911 Pixel Coverage: Toner Bottle Before Previous Displays in meters the amount of use for the toner bottle used before the previous toner cartridge.
  • Page 297: Detailed Descriptions

    28 April 2005 OVERVIEW 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS 6.1 OVERVIEW 6.1.1 MACHINE LAYOUT B188D903.WMFF Image Writing Unit Uses an LPH (LED Print Head) capable of 32-level gradation to write 2-bit image data. Scanner Unit Uses a CIS for 256-level scanning. To minimize black lines caused by dust or other particles, the original is scanned from above.
  • Page 298: Mechanical Component Layout

    OVERVIEW 28 April 2005 6.1.2 MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT B188D904.WMFF...
  • Page 299 28 April 2005 OVERVIEW 1. Front Copy Tray 20. Pressure Roller 2. OPC Drum 21. Rear Copy Tray 3. Original Table 22. Transfer & Separation Corona Unit 4. Charge Corona Unit 23. Roll Holder 5. Cleaning Unit 24. 2nd Feed Rollers 6.
  • Page 300: Drive Layout (With Optional Roll Feeder)

    OVERVIEW 28 April 2005 6.1.3 DRIVE LAYOUT (WITH OPTIONAL ROLL FEEDER) B188D905.WMFF 1. Original Feed Motor 5. Roll Feed Motor 1 2. Drum Drive Motor 6. Development Motor 3. Registration Motor 7. Fusing Drive Motor 4. Roll Feed Motor 2...
  • Page 301: Original/Copy Paper Paths

    28 April 2005 OVERVIEW 6.1.4 ORIGINAL/COPY PAPER PATHS B188D909.WMFF Paper path from the by-pass feed table Paper path from the 1st/2nd roll tray Paper path from the 1st/2nd paper tray (option) Original paths...
  • Page 302: Scanner

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 6.2 SCANNER 6.2.1 OVERVIEW Upper exit CIS (Contact Image Upper exit roller Sensor sensor Registration sensor Original feed Original set sensor rollers Exit sensor Exit roller Original size sensors Original feed clutch White platen roller 5. 5 m m 30 m m 23.6 mm 87 mm...
  • Page 303: Original Size Detection

    28 April 2005 SCANNER 6.2.2 ORIGINAL SIZE DETECTION 11 sensors detect the original width; 10 original size sensors and 1 original set sensor. The original set sensor detects A4 or 8½" SEF A size originals. The original size sensors detect larger sizes. TOP VIEW Left: B Sizes Original Set Sensor...
  • Page 304: Original Feed Mechanism

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 6.2.3 ORIGINAL FEED MECHANISM The original feed motor [A] (stepper motor) and timing belt [B] drive all the rollers in the original feed path, including the white platen roller [C]. The original feed clutch [D] controls the original feed roller (on/off timing is based on the output from the original set sensor).
  • Page 305: Original Temporary Delay

    28 April 2005 SCANNER 6.2.5 ORIGINAL TEMPORARY DELAY Inserting the leading edge of the original [A] into the feed slot switches on the original set sensor [B], and brings it into contact with the edge of the original feed roller [C]. The interval between the time the original set sensor switches on until the feed roller starts turning is called Delay 1.
  • Page 306: Scanning Mechanism

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 6.2.6 SCANNING MECHANISM In this machine, the scanning unit [A] is above the original feed path [B]. This eliminates copy quality problems caused by foreign objects falling into the scanner. B188D914.WMFF This machine also uses a contact image sensor [A] (CIS System !), which scans black and white originals up to 926 mm ") wide at 600 dpi.
  • Page 307: Auto Image Density Correction

    28 April 2005 SCANNER 6.2.7 AUTO IMAGE DENSITY CORRECTION Contact Image Sensor (Center) 70 mm 70 mm 5 mm Texture detection Area B188D916.WMFF Auto Image Density Correction corrects the background density. The CIS reads the surface of the white platen roller and uses this reading (white point =0) as a reference point for density correction.
  • Page 308: Original Exit Switching Mechanism

    SCANNER 28 April 2005 6.2.8 ORIGINAL EXIT SWITCHING MECHANISM B188D917.WMFF Original Junction Gate Original Junction Gate Solenoid ON Solenoid OFF An operation panel setting determines whether the original exits the upper exit [A] or rear exit [B]. When the upper exit is selected, the solenoid stays off, and the original exits at the upper exit.
  • Page 309: Image Processing

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROCESSING 6.3 IMAGE PROCESSING 6.3.1 GENERAL IMAGE PROCESSING FLOW CHART The IPU processes images. Seven modes are available for selection from the operation panel: Text, Photo, Text/Photo, Generation, Patched Original, and Background Line. CIS Signal Gradation Processing Scanner Processing Gradation Processing Shading Correction...
  • Page 310: Original Modes

    IMAGE PROCESSING 28 April 2005 6.3.2 ORIGINAL MODES Overview Here is a brief summary of the original modes that the user can select for this machine at the operation panel. NOTE: The condition of the auto image density (ADS) feature is selected automatically after the original mode is selected: •...
  • Page 311: Drawing Mode

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROCESSING 1. Drawing Mode Drawing mode is used to copy drawings, or architectural and design plans with a variety of fine lines. Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes Scanner Image Shading Correction Correction ↓ Pre-Input Background SP4903-075.
  • Page 312: Text Mode

    IMAGE PROCESSING 28 April 2005 2. Text Mode Text mode does not distinguish between areas of the page that contain text, graphics, or photographs; the entire page is processed as a text original. However, straight lines appear sharp in the copies. Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes Scanner Image...
  • Page 313: Text/Photo Mode

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROCESSING 3. Text/Photo Mode Text/Photo mode achieves excellent reproduction of originals with text and photos on the same page. Grayscales are more accurate than those obtained with Text mode. Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes Scanner Image Shading Correction Correction ↓...
  • Page 314: Photo Mode

    IMAGE PROCESSING 28 April 2005 4. Photo Mode Photo mode achieves the best possible copies of photo originals. Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes Scanner Image Shading Correction Correction ↓ Pre-Input Background SP4903-071. Allows adjustment Processing of background erase. Erase ↓...
  • Page 315: Background Line Mode

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROCESSING 5. Background Line Mode Background line mode processing ignores blue and green lines and markings on originals. For example, blue or green grid squares of graph paper or markings with a dropout blue pencils do not appear in copies. However, dark blue and sepia lines will not drop out.
  • Page 316: Patched Original Mode

    IMAGE PROCESSING 28 April 2005 6. Patched Original Mode The patched original mode processing prevents the background of an original from appearing in a copy. Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes Scanner Image Shading Correction Correction ↓ Pre-Input Background SP4903-076. Allows adjustment Processing of background erase.
  • Page 317: Generation

    28 April 2005 IMAGE PROCESSING 7. Generation Processing similar to that of the Text mode, but attempts to reduce the thick characters, restore the thin or broken lines of originals, ignore the background texture, and erase independent dots that tend to appear in copies of originals which are themselves 2nd, 3rd, etc.
  • Page 318: Around The Drum

    AROUND THE DRUM 28 April 2005 6.4 AROUND THE DRUM 6.4.1 OVERVIEW B188D918.WMFF 1. LPH (LED Print Head) 6. Pick-off Pawl 2. Charge Corona Unit 7. Separation Corona Unit 3. Quenching Lamp (LED Array) 8. Transfer Corona Unit 4. Charge Corona Grid Wires 9.
  • Page 319: Drum Drive

    28 April 2005 AROUND THE DRUM 6.4.2 DRUM DRIVE The drum drive motor [A] drives the OPC drum [B] through gears, a timing belt, and the drum drive pulley [C]. The drum drive motor only drives the drum. B188D919.WMFF 6.4.3 CHARGE CORONA UNIT The charge corona unit [A] comprises one gold-plated charge wire (φ80 µm) and 10 grid wires, and employs the Scorotron...
  • Page 320: Cleaning The Drum

    AROUND THE DRUM 28 April 2005 6.4.5 CLEANING THE DRUM This machine uses a counter blade system to clean toner from the photoconductive surface of the drum. ! In a counter blade system, the cleaning blade [A] is mounted opposed to the direction of drum rotation.
  • Page 321: Collecting Used Toner

    28 April 2005 AROUND THE DRUM 6.4.6 COLLECTING USED TONER The toner collection coil [A], driven by the registration motor, collects the used toner from the drum and sends it through a tube [B] to the used toner tank. The toner overflow sensor [C] monitors the level of the toner in the used toner tank [D], and triggers a warning message on the operation panel when the used toner tank...
  • Page 322: Quenching

    AROUND THE DRUM 28 April 2005 6.4.7 QUENCHING This machine uses an LED array [A] for quenching !. This LED uses red light to reduce drum fatigue. B188D925.WMFF 6.4.8 ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATERS There are two anti-condensation heaters [A] below the transfer and separation corona units [B].
  • Page 323: Image Writing

    28 April 2005 IMAGE WRITING 6.5 IMAGE WRITING 6.5.1 LED HEADS This machine uses LED heads [A] that shine light directly onto the OPC to form a latent image with 32 levels of gradation. B188D927.WMFF The A0-size 600-dpi print head is an array of connected self-focusing lenses [A] above an LED array [B] and drive board [C], and mounted in a heat sink [D].
  • Page 324: Development

    DEVELOPMENT 28 April 2005 6.6 DEVELOPMENT 6.6.1 OVERVIEW B188D929.WMFF 1. Development Filter 7. Paddle Roller 2. Auger 8. Development Agitator 3. Doctor Blade 9. Toner Agitator 4. Development Entrance Seal 10. Toner Cartridge 5. OPC Drum 11. Separator 6. Development Roller (with sleeve) This machine uses the dual component development method with toner concentration control !.
  • Page 325: Developer Cross-Mixing

    28 April 2005 DEVELOPMENT 6.6.2 DEVELOPER CROSS-MIXING The doctor blade [A] trims the developer to the specified thickness. The developer then passes to the separator [B]. The separator guides the developer at an angle, so that it cross mixes from left to right.
  • Page 326: Development Bias

    DEVELOPMENT 28 April 2005 6.6.3 DEVELOPMENT BIAS Copying The CBG (Charge, Bias, Grid) power pack applies [A] a negative bias (-680V) to the development roller, slightly higher than the residual charge on the drum. The development bias during copying depends on SP 2201 001. Making ID Sensor Patterns The machine has two ways of making the ID sensor patterns.
  • Page 327: Development Drive Mechanism

    28 April 2005 DEVELOPMENT 6.6.4 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE MECHANISM The development motor [A] drives the development unit through a timing belt [B]. B188D933.WMFF 6.6.5 TONER SUPPLY MECHANISM The toner agitator [A] rotates inside the toner cartridge to move toner to the development unit agitator [B].
  • Page 328: Id Sensor

    DEVELOPMENT 28 April 2005 6.6.6 ID SENSOR The ID sensor [A] checks the density of a temporary image (known as the ID sensor pattern), projected onto the drum with the LED print head. The density is used to determine whether more toner is needed.
  • Page 329: Toner End/Near-End Control

    28 April 2005 DEVELOPMENT 6.6.7 TONER END/NEAR-END CONTROL Near-end Detection Near-end occurs if the ID sensor reads Vsp/Vsg values three times in succession that are larger than the Vend value specified with SP2927 001 (Toner Near End Level),. End Detection/Recovery from Near-end After the machine enters the near-end status, the ID sensor pattern check accelerates from 100 cm to 20 cm intervals.
  • Page 330: Toner End Recovery

    DEVELOPMENT 28 April 2005 6.6.8 TONER END RECOVERY The flowchart below illustrates the toner end recovery cycle. Toner end recovery entails opening the toner hopper cover when the near toner or toner end messages are displayed, then closing the cover after replacing the toner cartridge.
  • Page 331: Toner Density Control

    28 April 2005 DEVELOPMENT 6.6.9 TONER DENSITY CONTROL Overview The machine controls toner density by switching the toner supply clutch on/off, with on/off timing determined by the ID sensor readings from the sensor pattern on the drum. Toner Supply Modes This machine has three toner supply modes.
  • Page 332: Development Timing Chart

    DEVELOPMENT 28 April 2005 6.6.10 DEVELOPMENT TIMING CHART Tray 1 A1 (LEF), one original, two copies, drum speed: 100 mm/s B188D910.BMPP 6-36...
  • Page 333 28 April 2005 DEVELOPMENT B188D911.BMPP 6-37...
  • Page 334: Paper Feed And Registration

    PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 28 April 2005 PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 6.7.1 OVERVIEW B188D937.WMFF 1. Registration Roller 14. 3rd Feed Roller 2. By-pass Feed table 15. 3rd Paper End Sensor 3. Cutting Sensor 1 16. 3rd Roll End Sensor 4. Feed Exit Roller 1 17.
  • Page 335 28 April 2005 PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION The paper feed section consists of two roll trays and the by-pass feed table. Each paper source can be selected from the operation panel. The first roll tray contains two rolls (roll 1 is at the front of the machine, and roll 2 is towards the rear). The second roll tray (optional) contains two rolls (Roll 3 –...
  • Page 336: Paper Holder

    PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 28 April 2005 6.7.2 PAPER HOLDER The racks [A] where the paper rolls are mounted in the paper tray units are adjustable to allow loading paper rolls of different width. B188D938.WMFF To load a paper roll, release the lever [A] on the paper holder [B] then insert the holder into the end of the paper roll [C].
  • Page 337: Paper Width And Media Type Settings

    28 April 2005 PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 6.7.3 PAPER WIDTH AND MEDIA TYPE SETTINGS After a roll has been installed, the width and media type must be selected on the operation panel screen, and special settings input with user tools, before printing from that roll.
  • Page 338: Registration

    PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 28 April 2005 6.7.6 REGISTRATION The registration motor [A] and registration clutch [B] drive the registration roller [C]. When the paper arrives at the registration roller, the registration clutch switches off temporarily in order to remove any skew, and then switches on again to resume feed.
  • Page 339: Roll End Detection

    28 April 2005 PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 6.7.8 ROLL END DETECTION B188D906.WMF Roll end is detected with reflective photosensors that detect the exposed, black core of an empty roll. In the 1st roll tray unit, the photosensors [A] are mounted above the two paper rolls.
  • Page 340: Condensation Prevention

    PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 28 April 2005 6.7.9 CONDENSATION PREVENTION There are two anti-condensation heaters [A] for each paper roll, and a heater switch [B] for each tray. B188D944.WMFF Normally the switch is set to OFF. The anti-condensation heaters are turned off when the main power switch is powered off.
  • Page 341: Paper Feed Timing Chart

    28 April 2005 PAPER FEED AND REGISTRATION 6.7.10 PAPER FEED TIMING CHART Feed timing is controlled by the copy signal (original at the original registration sensor, or when Start is pressed for a multi-copy job). Feed Start Signal from Scanner Feed Gate Signal Paper Roll Pulse Count Starts...
  • Page 342: Image Transfer And Paper Separation

    IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 28 April 2005 6.8 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 6.8.1 OVERVIEW The transfer corona unit [A] uses a tungsten wire (φ80 µm) which at transfer applies about +5.0 kV to transfer toner from the drum to the paper. The separation corona [B] applies about ac 4.5 kV and dc –350V to separate the paper from the drum.
  • Page 343: Pick-Off Pawl Operation

    28 April 2005 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 6.8.3 PICK-OFF PAWL OPERATION The pick-off pawls separate paper from the drum when the separation corona fails. The pick-off pawl solenoid brings the pick- off pawls into contact with the drum. When the leading edge of the paper on the drum enters the separation corona unit with about 198 mm (7.8") of the paper in contact with the drum, the solenoid [A]...
  • Page 344: Paper Transport

    PAPER TRANSPORT 28 April 2005 6.9 PAPER TRANSPORT 6.9.1 OVERVIEW The paper separated from the drum by the separation corona unit goes to the transport belt [A]. Suction from the transport fans [B] below the separation transport tank [C] hold the paper on the belt.
  • Page 345: Fusing Unit

    28 April 2005 FUSING UNIT 6.10 FUSING UNIT 6.10.1 OVERVIEW B188D509.WMFF 1. Hot Roller 7. Pressure Release Lever 2. Fusing Cleaning Roller 8. Pressure Roller 3. Hot Roller Strippers 9. Fusing Lamps 4. Pressure Roller Strippers 10. Thermostat 5. Pressure Roller Thermistor 11.
  • Page 346 FUSING UNIT 28 April 2005 Hot roller Extremely thin (1.6 mm) with two fusing lamps. 120V Ver. 220 ~ 240V Ver. Hot roller: Main 1300W 700W 195°C (383°F) 300W 700W Warm-up Time 110 sec. 125 sec. 155°C (311°F) 120V Version: Both Main (1300W) and Sub (300W) fusing °...
  • Page 347: Fusing Pressure Control Mechanism

    28 April 2005 FUSING UNIT 6.10.2 FUSING PRESSURE CONTROL MECHANISM The spring loaded pressure levers [A] mounted on the pressure roller shaft [B] force the pressure roller [C], a silicone rubber roller, against the hot roller [D] above. The pressure of this spring can be adjusted.
  • Page 348: Temperature And Pressure Control

    FUSING UNIT 28 April 2005 6.10.3 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE CONTROL The fusing pressure is automatically adjusted, so nip-band width is not required. During warmup and during printing, the pressure roller thermistor [A] monitors the temperature of the pressure roller to determine the target control hot roller temperature.
  • Page 349: Table 6-1 (Cont.)

    28 April 2005 FUSING UNIT Table 6-1 (cont.) TRACING PAPER Pressure Comments Target Hot Roller Temp. Roller Temp. Temp. Control 1 Idling: Control temp for pressure Above 841 mm (W) Entire area 205°C roller is 145°C ~ Below 840 mm (W) Below 160°C 205°C 180°C*...
  • Page 350: Table 6-2 Adjustment For Actual/Target Temperature Difference

    FUSING UNIT 28 April 2005 Table 6-2 Adjustment for Actual/Target Temperature Difference If the temperature difference is above 15°C, the machine must make an adjustment to the benchmark pressure settings in Table 6.10.4. The following table showss the required adjustment. Temp.
  • Page 351: Fusing Control Setting Table

    28 April 2005 FUSING UNIT 6.10.4 FUSING CONTROL SETTING TABLE This is a summary of the user tool settings (System Settings> General Feature> Paper Thickness: Paper Tray). Table 1: Plain Paper (Roll Paper, By-pass Feed) Mode 1 (Thick) Mode 2 (Default) Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 (Thin)
  • Page 352: Hot Roller Cleaning

    28 April 2005 FUSING UNIT 6.10.5 HOT ROLLER CLEANING The cleaning roller [A] is diagonally above the hot roller, and presses slightly against the hot roller [B] to maintain constant contact. It is coated with material saturated with silicone oil. To prevent the oil from streaking, at the start of rotation, the hot roller reverses briefly to wipe its surface against the...
  • Page 353: Fusing Unit Drive Mechanism

    FUSING UNIT 28 April 2005 6.10.7 FUSING UNIT DRIVE MECHANISM The fusing motor (a stepper motor) [A] drives the fusing unit, the transport belt, and the paper exit unit via one gear train [B] and two timing belts [C]. B188D954.WMFF 6-54...
  • Page 354: Wrinkle Prevention

    28 April 2005 FUSING UNIT 6.10.8 WRINKLE PREVENTION B188D955.WMFF The speed of the paper at the fusing rollers [A] is slightly faster than at the registration rollers [B] to ensure that the correct amount of tension is maintained on the paper [C] between the registration and fusing rollers. This prevents wrinkling in the fusing unit.
  • Page 355: Paper Exit

    PAPER EXIT 28 April 2005 6.11 PAPER EXIT 6.11.1 OVERVIEW After the paper passes through the fusing unit, it is fed to the paper exit. The paper exit section contains a jam sensor (the exit sensor). 6.11.2 PAPER EXIT DRIVE The paper exit section is driven by the fusing motor [A], gear train [B], and timing belts [C].
  • Page 356: Switching Exits

    28 April 2005 PAPER EXIT 6.11.4 SWITCHING EXITS Paper longer than A1 sideways paper must exit at the rear, because the front paper exit does not have a large tray. Selecting the paper exit on the operation panel switches the paper junction gate solenoid [A] on and off to open and close the junction gate [B], which selects the paper exit path.
  • Page 357: Boards And Breaker Switch

    BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 28 April 2005 6.12 BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH Motor Clutches All Sensors Power Packs and Solenoids Original Paper Cassette Feed Motor Sensor Motor Left Fusing Pressure 2st Tray Sensor, FPDB Option Motor Motor Right Fusing Pressure 1nd Tray Sensor, FPDB RFDB1...
  • Page 358: Bcu

    28 April 2005 BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 6.12.1 BCU The BCU (Base Control Unit) is the main board. It controls the printer engine and all system processing. LED1 LED2 B188D960.WMFF Color Normal Status LED1 GREEN Flashing LED2 ORANGE 6-59...
  • Page 359: Ipu

    BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 28 April 2005 6.12.2 IPU The IPU (Image Processing Unit) conducts image processing. It processes image data from the CIS (Contact Image Sensors), sends it to the VDB (Video Drive Board), and then to the LPH (LED Print Heads). LED1 LED2 LED3...
  • Page 360: File Format Converter (Mlb)

    28 April 2005 BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 6.12.3 FILE FORMAT CONVERTER (MLB) The file format converter (also called the "Media Link Board") provides the following functions. Color Normal Status LED1 GREEN Lights LED2 GREEN Lights LED3 YELLOW Flashes LED4 YELLOW Flashes LED5 YELLOW...
  • Page 361: Iob

    BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 28 April 2005 6.12.4 IOB The IOB (Input/Output Board) controls each sensor, motor, solenoid, and high voltage supply board. It also contains the drive circuits for these components. It also performs process control, transfers serial data between the machine and peripherals, and controls the fusing unit.
  • Page 362: Psu

    28 April 2005 BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 6.12.5 PSU The PSU (Power Supply Unit) supplies dc for every electrical component in the machine, and controls ac input to the fusing lamps and anti- condensation heaters. F101 F002 Fuses B188D964.WMFF Rating Name Connector Load...
  • Page 363: Gw Controller

    BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 28 April 2005 6.12.6 GW CONTROLLER GW (Ground Works) controller architecture allows a basic 600-dpi copier to be upgraded to a full multifunctional product, including printing, Internet, scanning, scan-to-email, and scan-to- folder with ScanRouter. LED11 LED1 Color Normal Status LED1...
  • Page 364: Breaker Switch Unit

    28 April 2005 BOARDS AND BREAKER SWITCH 6.12.11 BREAKER SWITCH UNIT B188D907.WMFF Key to Acronyms Transformer Trip Coil Zero Cross Terminal Resistance Test Switch Load Device Current Leakage The breaker switch mechanism consists of a ZCT (Zero Cross Terminal), a sensor inside the breaker switch unit checks the amplified signals from a detection device.
  • Page 365: Specifications

    28 April 2005 SPECIFICATIONS 1. COPIER ENGINE Configuration: Console Copy Process: Dry electrostatic transfer system Originals: Sheet Original Image Size: Maximum: 914 x 15,000 mm (362" x 600") (W x L) Max. through-put width: 950 mm (37") Minimum: 210 x 182 mm (81/2" x 9") Max Original Width: 950 mm (37.4") Rear Straight:...
  • Page 366 28 April 2005 First Copy Time: Preset Cut A1/D LEF A0/E SEF 1st Feed 15.5 s 21 s 2nd Feed 15.5 s 21 s 3rd Feed 18 s 24 s 4th Feed 18 s 24 s Copy Number Input: Ten-key pad, 1 to 99 (standard sizes only) Copy Paper Capacity: Roll Feed: Max.
  • Page 367 28 April 2005 120V version Power Consumption Full System *¹ Warm-up 1.8 kW Ready *² 1.2 kW During Copying 1.7 kWh Maximum 1.85 kW 220 ~ 240V version Full System *¹ Warm-up 1.7 kW Ready *² 1.6 kW During Copying 1.8 kWh Maximum 1.85 kW...
  • Page 368: Nd Roll Tray (Option)

    28 April 2005 2. 2ND ROLL TRAY (OPTION) Copy Paper Size: (W x L) Maximum: 914 x 6,000 mm (36" x 236") Minimum: 210 x 250 mm (81/2" x 10") Copy Paper Weight 52.3 ~ 104.7g/m² (13.9 ~ 27 lb.) Copy Number Input: Ten-key pad, 1 to 99 (standard sizes only) Roll Feed:...
  • Page 369: Machine Configuration

    28 April 2005 4. MACHINE CONFIGURATION 6, 7 B188V500.WMF Item Machine Code Main Frame B188-17, -21, -27 2nd Roll Tray B758-17, -21, -27 Cassette Tray B759-17, -21, -27 Original Tray B341-17 IEEE802.11b I/F Unit G813-04, -05 IEEE1394 I/F Board B581-01 GW Scanner B765-17, -21, -27 Roll Holder...

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