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Model J-P3
(Machine Code: G106)

SERVICE MANUAL

Subject to change
20 February 2004

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Model J-P3 (Machine Code: G106) SERVICE MANUAL Subject to change 20 February 2004...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Notices

    IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES PREVENTION OF PHYSICAL INJURY 1. Before disassembling or assembling parts of the printer and peripherals, make sure that the printer power cord is unplugged. 2. The wall outlet should be near the printer and easily accessible. 3. If any adjustment or operation check has to be made with exterior covers off or open while the main switch is turned on, keep hands away from electrified or mechanically driven components.

  • Page 3: Laser Safety

    SAFETY AND ECOLOGICAL NOTES FOR DISPOSAL 1. Do not incinerate toner bottles or used toner. Toner dust may ignite suddenly when exposed to an open flame. 2. Dispose of used toner, the maintenance unit which includes developer or the organic photoconductor in accordance with local regulations. (These are non-toxic supplies.) 3.

  • Page 4: Symbols And Abbreviations

    Trademarks Microsoft ® , Windows ® , and MS-DOS ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. ® PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. ® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. ®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INSTALLATION................1-1 1.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS............1-1 1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT ................1-1 1.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL ................1-1 1.1.3 MACHINE SPACE REQUIREMENT..........1-2 Printer ....................1-2 Printer and Finisher................1-2 1.1.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS.............. 1-3 1.2 OPTIONAL UNIT COMBINATIONS............1-4 1.3 PRINTER ....................
  • Page 6 3. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT........3-1 3.1 MODEL J-P3 AND MODEL J-P2 .............. 3-1 3.2 SPECIAL TOOLS ..................3-1 3.3 LASER OPTICS..................3-2 3.3.1 CAUTION DECAL LOCATIONS ............3-2 3.3.2 LASER OPTICS HOUSING UNIT............ 3-3 3.3.3 POLYGON MIRROR MOTOR ............3-7 3.3.4 POLYGON MIRROR MOTOR DRIVE BOARD........
  • Page 7 4.4.3 BLACK OVER PRINT ..............4-20 Black Over Print Enabled ..............4-20 Black Over Print Disabled ..............4-20 4.5 BLOWN FUSE CONDITIONS..............4-21 Main PSU................... 4-21 Sub PSU .................... 4-21 BCU ....................4-21 4.6 LEDS (BCU) ................... 4-22 5. SERVICE TABLES..............5-1 5.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE..............
  • Page 8 5.8 DIP SWITCHES..................5-88 Controller Board ................. 5-88 BCU Board ..................5-88 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS ............6-1 6.1 MODEL J-P3 AND MODEL J-P2 .............. 6-1 6.2 OVERVIEW ....................6-2 6.2.1 COMPONENT LAYOUT ..............6-2 6.2.2 DRIVE LAYOUT................6-3 6.2.3 BOARD STRUCTURE ..............6-4 Overview ....................
  • Page 9 6.6.2 TRANSFER BELT DRIVE.............. 6-17 Drive Motor..................6-17 Rotation Encoder ................6-18 ACS (Auto Color Sensing) Mode............6-19 6.7 FUSING ....................6-20 6.7.1 FUSING TEMPERATURE CONTROL........... 6-20 Fusing Temperatures ................. 6-20 Temperature Corrections ..............6-21 Overheat Protection ................6-21 6.7.2 ENERGY SAVER MODE ............... 6-22 Level 1 Energy Saver Mode ...............
  • Page 10 1.8.2 TRANSPORT ROLLER ............B602-22 1.9 STACK TRAY ................... B602-24 1.9.1 STACK TRAY UPPER ROLLER..........B602-24 1.9.2 STACK TRAY PADDLE ............B602-25 1.9.3 STACK TRAY LOWER ROLLER ..........B602-27 Removal..................B602-27 Reassembly ................. B602-29 1.10 CIRCUIT BOARD................B602-30 1.10.1 CONTROLLER BOARD............B602-30 1.10.2 STAPLER HOME POSITION SENSOR BOARD ....
  • Page 11 3.4.5 PAPER OUTPUT ..............B602-51 Mechanism................... B602-51 Stack-Tray Belt Home Position ............ B602-51 3.5 STAPLING ..................B602-52 3.5.1 OVERVIEW................B602-52 3.5.2 STAPLER................. B602-53 Mechanism................... B602-53 Stapler Switch ................B602-53 Sensors..................B602-53 3.5.3 POSITIONING ................. B602-54 Action and Drive................B602-54 Home Position and Ready Position..........B602-54 Staple Position ................
  • Page 12 3. SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES..............SPEC-5 3.1 PRINTER DRIVERS ..............SPEC-5 3.2 UTILITY SOFTWARE ..............SPEC-5 4. MACHINE CONFIGURATION .............SPEC-6 Controller..................SPEC-7 Others ...................SPEC-7 5. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ..............SPEC-8 5.1 500-SHEET TRAY ...............SPEC-8 5.2 1000-SHEET TRAY ..............SPEC-8 5.3 2000-SHEET LARGE CAPACITY TRAY ........SPEC-8 5.4 TWO-TRAY FINISHER & PUNCH UNIT........SPEC-9 5.5 BOOKLET FINISHER ..............SPEC-10 viii...

  • Page 13: Installation

    20 February 2004 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1. INSTALLATION 1.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT Ambient Humidity (%RH) Recommended conditions: 15 to 25°C 30 to 70%RH 10°C 15°C 25°C 32°C G106I900.WMF 1. Temperature Range: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to 89.6°F) 2. Humidity Range: 15% to 80% RH 3.

  • Page 14: Machine Space Requirement

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 20 February 2004 1.1.3 MACHINE SPACE REQUIREMENT Install the machine near the power source. The diagrams show the necessary space. Printer 575mm A: Over 460 mm (18") B: Over 100 mm (4") ! ! ! ! ! ! C: Over 550 mm (22") ! ! ! D: Over 700 mm (28")

  • Page 15: Power Requirements

    20 February 2004 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.1.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS CAUTION 1. Insert firmly the plug in the outlet. 2. Avoid using an outlet extension plug or cord. 3. Ground the machine. 1. Input voltage level: 120 V, 60 Hz: More than 12 A 220 V ~ 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz: More than 7 A 2.

  • Page 16: Optional Unit Combinations

    OPTIONAL UNIT COMBINATIONS 20 February 2004 1.2 OPTIONAL UNIT COMBINATIONS Options Remarks One-tray paper feed unit You can install one of these three Two-tray paper feed unit Large capacity tray Two-tray finisher One from No. 4 and No. 6; No. 8 necessary Punch kit (3 types) No.

  • Page 17: Printer

    20 February 2004 PRINTER 1.3 PRINTER 1.3.1 POWER SOCKETS FOR PERIPHERALS CAUTION Rating voltage for peripherals. Make sure to plug the cables into the correct sockets. 1. Duplex unit Rating voltage output connector for accessory Max. DC24V 2. Finisher Rating voltage output connector for accessory Max.

  • Page 18: Installation Flow Chart

    PRINTER 20 February 2004 1.3.2 INSTALLATION FLOW CHART The flow chart shows the installation procedure. Start Unpack the printer. The paper feed unit or LCT to be installed? The two-tray finisher or booklet finisher to be installed? Place the printer on the paper feed unit or LCT, and install it.

  • Page 19: Installation And Settings

    20 February 2004 PRINTER 1.3.3 INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS For the installation procedure, see the Operating Instructions. After you install the printer, make the settings that are necessary for the service contract. When you make the settings, use caution: 1. Check the contract type carefully before you do steps 2 and 3. If you make the wrong settings, you cannot change some settings back again.

  • Page 20: Moving The Machine

    PRINTER 20 February 2004 1.3.4 MOVING THE MACHINE CAUTION Make sure that the transfer belt is in its correct position before moving the printer, otherwise the transfer belt and the black PCU may be damaged. NOTE: This section assumes that you manually move the machine to a different floor in the same building.

  • Page 21: Transporting The Machine

    20 February 2004 PRINTER 1.3.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE Read this section when you use transportation equipment to move the machine. When you manually move the machine to a different floor in the same building, see section 1.3.4. After a Machine Test If you install the machine in your office to do a test before you send the machine to the user, do these steps.

  • Page 22: Preparing The Printer

    PRINTER 20 February 2004 Preparing the Printer CAUTION Make sure that the transfer belt is in its correct position before moving the printer, otherwise the transfer belt and the black PCU may be damaged. 1. Check that the transfer belt is in its correct position. 2.
  • Page 23 20 February 2004 PRINTER 9. Turn the release lever [A] counterclockwise to its lowermost position. (The lever does not stay in this position if you do not hold it.) Stick the lever in this position with tape. NOTE: The release lever lifts the transfer belt up and presses it against the black PCU.

  • Page 24: Optional Unit

    OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 1.4 OPTIONAL UNIT 1.4.1 TWO-TRAY FINISHER Accessory Check Check the quantity and condition of the accessories. Description Q’ty 1. Tray.....................2 2. Link-rail holder................1 3. Screw M4 x 8 ................2 4. Screw M4 x 12................6 5. Link rail..................1 6.
  • Page 25 20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT G106I909.WMF G106I912.WMF G106I910.WMF G106I913.WMF G106I911.WMF 1. Remove all tape and packing materials. 1-13...
  • Page 26 OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 2. Fold the external tray [A]. G106I914.WMF 3. Remove the support on the left side [B] (! x 2). G106I916.WMF 4. Set the link rail [C] on the link-rail holder [D]. G106I917.WMF 1-14...
  • Page 27 20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT 5. Install the link-rail holder (with the link rail) [A] on the printer [B] (! x 2). G106I918.WMF 6. Install the duplex-unit support [C] on the duplex unit (! x 3). G106I919.WMF 7. Adjust the position of the connection bracket [D] as necessary (! x 2): •...
  • Page 28 OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 8. Attach the rail [A] to the finisher [B] (! x 1). G106I921.WMF 9. Connect the finisher [C] with the printer [D]. 10. Connect the finisher cable to the connector of the printer. G106I922.WMF 11. Install the two trays [E] (! x 1 for each).
  • Page 29 20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT 12. Extend the external tray [A] of the printer. 13. Turn on the main power switch and check the operation. G106I924.WMF 1-17...

  • Page 30: Punch Unit

    OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 1.4.2 PUNCH UNIT Accessory Check Check the quantity and condition of the accessories. Description Q’ty 1. Punch unit ................1 2. Sensor arm ................. 1 3. Spring.................. 1 4. Screw M3 x 6 ..............2 5.

  • Page 31: Installation Procedure

    20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT Installation Procedure CAUTION Switch off the main machine and unplug its power cord. If the two-tray finisher has been installed, disconnect it and pull it away from the machine. G106I926.WMF G106I927.WMF 1. Unpack the punch unit and remove all tapes and shipping retainers. 2.
  • Page 32 OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 G106I928.WMF G106I929.WMF 4. Remove the hopper cover [A] (! x 2). 5. Install the sensor bracket [B] (stepped ! x 1). 6. Install the spring [C]. 7. Install the 2 mm spacer [D]. 8. Install the punch unit [E] (! x 2, stepped ! x 1). 1-20...
  • Page 33 20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT G106I930.WMF G106I931.WMF 9. Connect the harnesses [A] and clamp them as shown. 10. Slide in the hopper [B]. 11. Fasten the two 1-mm spacers [C] to the rear frame for future adjustment. NOTE: The spacers are used to adjust the horizontal positioning of the punch holes.

  • Page 34: Booklet Finisher

    OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 1.4.3 BOOKLET FINISHER Accessory Check Check the quantity and condition of the accessories. Description Q’ty 1. Regular tray.................1 2. Rail holder ...................1 3. Magnet catch–rear ..............1 4. Magnet catch–front..............1 5. Duplex-unit support ..............1 6. Rail joint ..................1 7.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Height

    20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT Adjusting the Height G106I934.WMF G106I933.WMF 1. Check the type of the optional paper tray: • If the optional two-tray paper feed unit or the optional LCT is installed, go to step 2. • If either of them is not installed, go to “Main Body.” 2.

  • Page 36: Main Body

    OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 Main Body 1. Remove all tape and padding. G106I935.WMF 2. Remove the screw cover [A]. 3. Install the rail joint [B] (! x 4). 4. Reinstall the screw cover. G106I936.WMF 5. Install the regular tray [C] (! x 4). G106I937.WMF 1-24...
  • Page 37 20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT 6. Install the magnet catches [A][B] (! x 2 for each). 7. Install the duplex-unit support [C] (! x 3). G106I938.WMF 8. Remove the support on the left side [D] (! x 2). G106I939.WMF 9. Set the rail [E] through the rail holder [F]. 10.
  • Page 38 OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 11. Connect the booklet finisher unit to the printer (! x 1). G106I941.WMF 12. Install the stapler unit [A]. G106I942.WMF 13. Turn the knob [B] clockwise until the staple-cartridge holder [C] reaches the front-most position. 14.

  • Page 39: Optional Punch Unit

    20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT 1.4.4 OPTIONAL PUNCH UNIT Accessory Check Check the quantity and condition of the accessories. Description Q’ty 1. Punch unit ................1 2. Decal................... 1 3. Screw M4 x 6 (with the base)..........1 4. Cable................... 2 G106I944.WMF Installation Procedure 1.
  • Page 40 OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 G106I946.WMF 2. Remove the joint guard [A] (! x 2). 3. Open the front door [B]. 4. Release the stopper and remove the knob [C]. 5. Remove the front cover [D] (! x 4). 6. Remove the rear cover [E] (! x 3). NOTE: Do not damage the Mylar when you remove the screw.
  • Page 41 20 February 2004 OPTIONAL UNIT 8. Remove the right top cover [A] from the paper entrance cover [B]. G106I947.WMF 9. Install the punch unit [C] (! x 2, 1 screw with the base [D]) G106I948.WMF 10. Install the right top cover [E] (! x 2). G106I949.WMF 1-29...
  • Page 42 OPTIONAL UNIT 20 February 2004 G106I950.WMF 11. Install the cable to the connectors as follows: • J1003 (punch unit) [A] to CN12 (booklet finisher unit) [D] • J1004 (punch unit) [B] to CN14 (booklet finisher unit) [C] G106I951.WMF G106I952.WMF 12. Fasten the cable with the clamps. 13.

  • Page 43: Preventive Maintenance

    NOTE: The yield is calculated for these conditions: A4 (LT) LEF, 5% image coverage ratio, 5 prints per job. PM Alert Display Model J-P3 can show a PM Alert (an error message) when a unit or component must be replaced. The table shows the SPs related to PM Alerts. Service Program Function Meter Charge >...

  • Page 44: Pm Table

    USER MAINTENANCE 20 February 2004 PM Table Symbol key: C: Clean, R: Replace, L: Lubricate, I: Inspect Main Unit Item 100K 150K Remarks Black PCU Color (Y/M/C) PCU Black Development Unit Color (C/M/Y) Development Unit Fusing Unit Oil Supply Unit Waste Toner Bottle Dust Filter Circuit Breaker...

  • Page 45: Service Maintenance

    20 February 2004 SERVICE MAINTENANCE 2.2 SERVICE MAINTENANCE PM Counter Reset Reset the related PM Counter after you replace a unit or component that is not a part of a maintenance kit (☛ 2.1). To do this, use PM Counter Reset (SP7-804). The table shows the service programs that you must use.
  • Page 46 SERVICE MAINTENANCE 20 February 2004 LCT (2000 sheets) Item 100K 150K 500K 1,000K 3,000K Remarks Relay Roller Damp cloth Bottom Plate Pad Damp cloth Pick-up Roller Feed Roller Separation Roller Two-tray Finisher Items 100K 150K 500K 1,000K 3,000K Remarks Rollers Damp cloth Discharge Brush Dry cloth...

  • Page 47: Replacement And Adjustment

    While reading this chapter, keep Model J-P2 Service Manual at hand. This chapter frequently refers to Model J-P2. Model J-P3 and Model J-P2 have common features and components. Model J-P2 Service Manual gives you the information on these features and components. This chapter illustrates the features and components that are supported only by Model J-P3.

  • Page 48: Laser Optics

    LASER OPTICS 20 February 2004 3.3 LASER OPTICS WARNING Turn off the main power switch and unplug the printer before beginning any of the procedures in this section. Laser beams can cause serious eye injury. 3.3.1 CAUTION DECAL LOCATIONS Caution decals are attached as shown below. G106R927.WMF G106R901.WMF G106R928.WMF...

  • Page 49: Laser Optics Housing Unit

    20 February 2004 LASER OPTICS 3.3.2 LASER OPTICS HOUSING UNIT CAUTION: 1) Before installing a new laser optics housing unit, remove the sponge padding and the tag from the new unit. 2) Do not remove the polygon mirror from its base. If you do this, the lubricant on the shaft can leak out after you reassemble the printer.
  • Page 50 LASER OPTICS 20 February 2004 10. Securing screws for the toner supply unit [A] (! x 4) 11. Securing screws for the laser optics housing unit [B] (! x 2) G106R903.WMF ➀, 12. Lift the toner supply unit [C] ➁ lower it NOTE: The pins on the front side [D] and the rear side hold...
  • Page 51 20 February 2004 LASER OPTICS 13. Connector cover [A] (! x 1) 14. Four flat cables [B] 15. Connector [C] G106R904.WMF 16. Flat cable bracket [D] (! x 1) 17. Release the cable from the clamps [E]. G106R936.WMF...
  • Page 52 LASER OPTICS 20 February 2004 G106R906.WMF 18. Duct [A] 19. Securing screws for the laser optics housing unit [B] (! x 2) NOTE: When reassembling, attach the ground cable [C]. 20. Put a sheet of paper [D] between the laser optic housing unit and the machine rear frame.

  • Page 53: Polygon Mirror Motor

    20 February 2004 LASER OPTICS 3.3.3 POLYGON MIRROR MOTOR 1. Laser optics housing unit (☛ 3.3.2) 2. Top cover [A] (! x 4) 3. Flat cable on the polygon- mirror-motor drive-board [B] 4. Eight connectors [C] on the four LD boards G106R921.WMF 5.

  • Page 54: Polygon Mirror Motor Drive Board

    LASER OPTICS 20 February 2004 3.3.4 POLYGON MIRROR MOTOR DRIVE BOARD 1. Laser optics housing unit (☛ 3.3.2) 2. Polygon mirror motor drive board [A] (! x 2, " x 1, 1 flat cable) G106R907.WMF 3.3.5 LASER SYNCHRONIZING DETECTOR BOARDS 1.

  • Page 55: Paper Feed

    20 February 2004 PAPER FEED 3.4 PAPER FEED 3.4.1 REGISTRATION SENSOR AND RELAY SENSORS 1. Right door unit (☛ [P2] 3.6.4) 2. Lift the registration guide [A] (! x 2) NOTE: It is not necessary to fully lift the registration guide.

  • Page 56: By-Pass Feed Clutch

    PAPER FEED 20 February 2004 3.4.2 BY-PASS FEED CLUTCH 1. Right door unit (☛ [P2] 3.6.4) 2. By-pass tray cover [A] (! x 1, 1 hook) 3. Upper guide plate [B] (! x 4) NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the connectors on the bottom side of the upper guide plate.

  • Page 57: Transfer And Paper Transport Unit

    20 February 2004 TRANSFER AND PAPER TRANSPORT UNIT 3.5 TRANSFER AND PAPER TRANSPORT UNIT 3.5.1 TRANSFER UNIT NOTE: When removing or installing the transfer unit, grasp the grip on the front frame and the center of the rear frame. Do not touch the transfer belt [A]. Do not damage the entrance Mylar [B].

  • Page 58: Transfer Belt Cleaning Unit

    TRANSFER AND PAPER TRANSPORT UNIT 20 February 2004 3.5.2 TRANSFER BELT CLEANING UNIT CAUTION: Push the lever [A] and hold it there while you remove or install the transfer belt cleaning unit. The blade [B] can cause damage to the transfer belt if you do not continue to push the lever.
  • Page 59 20 February 2004 TRANSFER AND PAPER TRANSPORT UNIT 3. 3 gears [A] ($ x 1) 4. Lever [B] 5. Gear box [C] (! x 1) G106R913.WMF 6. Cleaning brush gear [D] ($ x 1) 7. Bushing [E] 8. Cleaning brush [F] G106R912.WMF Setting After replacing the cleaning blade, do the forced line position adjustment (SP5-993-...

  • Page 60: Transfer Unit Drive Motor

    TRANSFER AND PAPER TRANSPORT UNIT 20 February 2004 3.5.4 TRANSFER UNIT DRIVE MOTOR 1. Pull out the transfer unit (☛ 3.5.1). 2. Transfer belt cleaning unit (☛ 3.5.2) 3. Release lever [A] (! x 1) 4. Front cover [B] (! x 3) G106R943.WMF 5.

  • Page 61: Id Sensors

    20 February 2004 ID SENSORS 3.6 ID SENSORS G106R945.WMF 1. Transfer unit (☛ 3.5.1). 2. Fusing unit (☛ [P2] 3.9.1) 3. Black PCU (☛ [P2] 3.5) 4. ID sensor bracket [A] (! x 2, " x 1) Reassembling Check that the ID sensor bracket receives the drum-positioning plate correctly. 3-15...

  • Page 62: Fusing

    FUSING 20 February 2004 3.7 FUSING CAUTION 1. Make sure that the fusing unit is sufficiently cool before you touch it. The fusing unit can be very hot. 2. Do not spill the silicone oil. Spilled silicone oil makes the floor slippery and can cause serious accidents.

  • Page 63: Pressure Roller

    20 February 2004 FUSING 3.7.2 PRESSURE ROLLER G106R915.WMF 1. Pressure roller fusing lamp (☛ [P2] 3.9.10) 2. Lower paper guide plate (☛ [P2] 3.9.8) 3. Drive gear holder [A] (! x 1) 4. Drive gear [B] ($ x 1) 5. Lower right cover (☛ [P2] 3.9.9) 6.
  • Page 64 FUSING 20 February 2004 G106R916.WMF 11. Pressure roller gear [A] (C ring x 1) 12. Pressure roller holder [B] (! x 1) 13. Pressure roller [C] (C ring x 1, 2 bushings) 3-18...

  • Page 65: Fusing Unit Fan

    20 February 2004 FUSING 3.7.3 FUSING UNIT FAN CAUTION When reinstalling, make sure that the fan faces to the correct direction. The arrow on the fan [D] and the arrow on the duct [D] must face to the same direction. 1.

  • Page 66: Electrical Components

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 20 February 2004 3.8 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 3.8.1 CONTROLLER AND BCU NOTE: 1) Before replacing the BCU, the controller, or the NVRAM, print out the SMC reports (“SP Mode Data” and “Logging Data”). 2) After replacing the BCU or the controller, remove the NVRAM from the old board and install it on the new board.
  • Page 67 20 February 2004 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 4. Connector cover [A] (! x 1) 5. Four flat cables [B] 6. Connector [C] 7. Cover bracket [D] (! x 5) G106R919.WMF 8. BCU [E] (All "'s, ! x 8) G106R920.WMF CAUTION: 1) When handling NVRAMs, keep them away from any objects that can cause static electricity.

  • Page 68: Nvram Replacement Procedure

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 20 February 2004 3.8.2 NVRAM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Make sure that you have the SMC report (factory settings) that comes with the printer before beginning the following procedure. NVRAM on the BCU For this procedure, you must know the device number and the destination code (☛ step 10).

  • Page 69: Nvram On The Controller

    20 February 2004 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NVRAM on the Controller 1. Start the SP mode. 2. Use SP5-990 to print out the SMC reports (“SP Mode Data” and “Logging Data”) if possible. 3. Use SP5-824 to upload the NVRAM data if possible. 4.

  • Page 70: Nvrams On The Bcu And Controller

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 20 February 2004 NVRAMs on the BCU and Controller For this procedure, you must know the device number and the destination code (☛ step 10). 1. Start the SP mode. 2. Use SP5-990 to print out the SMC reports (“SP Mode Data” and “Logging Data”) if possible.

  • Page 71: High Voltage Supply Board

    20 February 2004 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 3.8.3 HIGH VOLTAGE SUPPLY BOARD 1. Rear cover (☛ [P2] 3.3.1) 2. High voltage supply board [A] (All'", ! x 6) G106R935.WMF 3. Sub power supply unit [B] (" x 2, ! x 4) G106R911.WMF 3-25...

  • Page 72: Circuit Breaker And Psu Fan

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 20 February 2004 3.8.4 CIRCUIT BREAKER AND PSU FAN 1. PSU (☛ [P2] 3.10.6) 2. Circuit breaker bracket [A] (" x 2, ! x 2) 3. Circuit breaker [B] (" x 4) 4. PSU fan bracket [C] (" x 1, ! x 2) 5.

  • Page 73: Development Drive Motor-K

    20 February 2004 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 3.8.6 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE MOTOR-K 1. Fusing fan duct (☛ 3.7.3) 2. Development clutch securing plate (☛ [P2] 3.11.3) 3. Solenoid cover [A] (! x 2) G106R948.WMF G106R949.WMF 4. Development drive motor–K [B] (with the fusing clutch [C]) (! x 4, " x 2) NOTE: When reassembling, remove the bushing [D] and install the development drive motor–K (with the fusing clutch) first.

  • Page 74: Waste Toner Vibrator

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 20 February 2004 3.8.7 WASTE TONER VIBRATOR G106R931.WMF 1. Move out the controller box (☛ [P2] 3.10.1) NOTE: This step is necessary to remove the connector. 2. Transfer unit (☛ 3.5.1) 3. Waste toner vibrator [A] (! x 2, " x 1) 3-28...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    While reading this chapter, keep Model J-P2 Service Manual at hand. This chapter frequently refers to Model J-P2. Model J-P3 and Model J-P2 have common features and components. Model J-P2 Service Manual gives you the information on these features and components. This chapter illustrates the features and components that are supported only by Model J-P3.

  • Page 76: Process Control Self-Check Result

    PROCESS CONTROL ERROR CONDITIONS 20 February 2004 Result Description Possible Cause Action Vt error Vt is less than 1. Check if the drum stay is properly set and secured. 0.78V and “Reset 2. Check if the development unit is properly set. development unit”...

  • Page 77: Line Position Adjustment Result

    20 February 2004 PROCESS CONTROL ERROR CONDITIONS 4.2.3 LINE POSITION ADJUSTMENT RESULT SP5-993-007 (Line Position Adjustment > Result) Result Description Note Successfully Data sampling was correctly done and line position completed adjustment was successfully completed. Out of adjustment The calculated result for line position correction is greater than ±1.4 mm.

  • Page 78: Sc Code Classification

    PROCESS CONTROL ERROR CONDITIONS 20 February 2004 SC Code Classification The table lists the classification of the SC codes: Class 1 Section SC Code Detailed section 100 - Scanner Scanning 190 - Unique for a specific model 200 - Polygon motor 220 - Synchronization control 230 -...

  • Page 79: Sc Table

    20 February 2004 SC TABLE 4.3 SC TABLE For the Service Call Conditions and other SC codes, see Model J-P2 Service Manual. Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type • The polygon mirror motor • Polygon mirror motor SC 201 Polygon motor 1.
  • Page 80 SC TABLE 20 February 2004 Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type • Poor connection (TD SC 374 Vt error [K] During the image 1. Turn the main switch off and on. development, Vt value is less sensor outputs is less 2.
  • Page 81 20 February 2004 SC TABLE Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 480 Waste toner The waste toner bottle does • The waste toner 1. Replace the waste toner bottle. bottle full not push the waste toner 2.
  • Page 82 SC TABLE 20 February 2004 Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 621 Two-tray While the BCU communicates • Cable problems 1. Turn the main switch off and on. finisher/booklet with an optional unit, an SC •...
  • Page 83 20 February 2004 SC TABLE Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 741 Booklet finisher • The paddle home position • Defective paddle 1. Turn the main switch off and on. paddle motor 2. Check that the connection of the sensor does not turn off motor error...
  • Page 84 SC TABLE 20 February 2004 Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 743 Booklet finisher • The front-jogger-fence • Incorrect assembling 1. Turn the main switch off and on. front jogger 2. Check the connection of the front home-position sensor does of the front jogger fence motor...
  • Page 85 20 February 2004 SC TABLE Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 745 Booklet finisher • The stack-tray-belt home- • Defective stack-tray 1. Turn the main switch off and on. stack-tray exit 2. Check the connection of the stack- position sensor does not exit motor motor error...
  • Page 86 SC TABLE 20 February 2004 Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 746 Booklet finisher • The stapler/folder motor • Malfunction of the 1. Turn the main switch off and on. stapler/folder 2. Check the connection of the starts.
  • Page 87 20 February 2004 SC TABLE Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 747 Booklet finisher • The upper limit sensor • Defective paper 1. Turn the main switch off and on. lift motor error 2. Check the connection of the paper detects the regular tray height sensor •...
  • Page 88 SC TABLE 20 February 2004 Related SC No. Item Definition Possible Cause Troubleshooting Procedure Type SC 751 Booklet finisher The paper edge and size • Defective sensors 1. Turn the main switch off and on. punch-unit sensors receive the 2.5-volt •...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting Guide

    20 February 2004 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4.4.1 IMAGE QUALITY The table lists the troubleshooting procedures for some typical problems. For more troubleshooting procedures, see Model J-P2 Service Manual. Subject Symptom Cause Action Symptoms related to color Color Shift Color shift level is out of the The adjustment standard on this product Check the level of the color shifts reported from...

  • Page 90: Color Shift

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 February 2004 4.4.2 COLOR SHIFT For general information and some Start typical symptoms, see Model J-P2 Service Manual. Print out the SMC sheets (SP5-990-002). Set the factory settings in the following SPs: SP2-103-055 (M: [K] 64.3 MHz) is ... 250 or higher SP2-909-001, 002, and 003 SP2-103-055, 056, 057, and 058...
  • Page 91 20 February 2004 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When you have come to Main-scan direction How the lines shift? this step, the lines shift 0.2 mm or less. Sub-scan direction Are the black Which part Whole part lines and color lines parallel? of the lines shift? Leading or trailing edge Check the transfer-belt speed with Adjust the sub-scan...

  • Page 92: Adjustment Standard

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 February 2004 Adjustment Standard The amount of color shift must be 150 µm or less. Some service programs (motor speed, registration, and magnification) can decrease the size of color shifts. But, there is a limit. Preparation The Line Adjustment (SP5-993-002) cannot correct the color shift if the gap between the color lines is 1.4 mm or greater. In this case, restore the factory settings in the following SPs and do the Line Adjustment.
  • Page 93 20 February 2004 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4. Check the tendency of color shift in the grid pattern printed in step 3. Sometimes, a magnification scope must be used to measure the amount of color shift between colors. 5. Take the required action explained in each section depending on the type of color shift. 6.

  • Page 94: Black Over Print

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 February 2004 4.4.3 BLACK OVER PRINT Black Over Print prevents unexpected white lines from appearing when black letters or lines are printed with color background. You can enable or disable this feature from the printer driver (default: enabled). Black Over Print has these bad side effects: •...

  • Page 95: Blown Fuse Conditions

    20 February 2004 BLOWN FUSE CONDITIONS 4.5 BLOWN FUSE CONDITIONS Main PSU The table lists the fuses on the main power supply unit. Rating Symptom when turning on the main Fuse switch 115 V 220 - 240 V 15A/125V — No response (No power is supplied to the electrical components.) —...

  • Page 96: Leds (Bcu)

    LEDS (BCU) 20 February 2004 4.6 LEDS (BCU) Status Blinking Stays OFF or ON LED1 (Yellow) The DSP functions correctly. The DSP does not function correctly. The MUSIC CPU functions The MUSIC CPU does not function LED2 (Green) correctly. properly. The main CPU functions The main CPU does not function LED3 (Red)

  • Page 97: Service Tables

    20 February 2004 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE 5. SERVICE TABLES 5.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE CAUTION Before you start the service program mode, make sure that the printer is not processing data. The Data In LED lights or blinks when the printer is processing data.

  • Page 98: Selecting A Service Program

    SERVICE PROGRAM MODE 20 February 2004 Selecting a Service Program 1. Use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to use one of these: • 1. Service: Gets access to the Controller Service Mode • 2. Engine: Gets access to the Engine Service Mode •...

  • Page 99: Remarks

    20 February 2004 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE 5.1.2 REMARKS Abbreviations and Symbols These are the symbols and abbreviations in the service mode tables. (☛ 5.2.1/5.3.1). Paper Type Line Speed Normal paper 185 mm/s: (Not used in this Thick paper machine.) 162 mm/s Color Mode 62.5 mm/s [Color]...

  • Page 100: Process Speed

    SERVICE PROGRAM MODE 20 February 2004 Process Speed Some service programs are related to the line speed and the print speed. The line speed and the print speed change with the print mode (black & white/color), the resolution, and the paper type as shown in the table. Mode Resolution (dpi) Line speed (mm/s)

  • Page 101: Controller Service Mode

    20 February 2004 CONTROLLER SERVICE MODE 5.2 CONTROLLER SERVICE MODE 5.2.1 SERVICE MODE TABLE 1001 [Bit Switch] 1001 001 Bit Switch 1 *CTL Adjusts bit switch settings. DFU 1001 002 Bit Switch 2 *CTL 1001 003 Bit Switch 3 *CTL 1001 004 Bit Switch 4 *CTL 1001 005 Bit Switch 5...
  • Page 102 CONTROLLER SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 1104 062 Set Yellow 2 *CTL 1104 003 Set Black 3 *CTL [0 to 255 / 48 / 1/step] 1104 023 Set Cyan 3 *CTL 1104 043 Set Magenta 3 *CTL 1104 063 Set Yellow 3 *CTL 1104 004 Set Black 4 *CTL...

  • Page 103: Bit Switch Programming

    20 February 2004 CONTROLLER SERVICE MODE 1105 [ToneCtlSave] Saves the print gamma (adjusted with the Gamma Adj.) as the new Current Setting. Before the machine stores the new “current setting”, it moves the data stored as the “current setting” to the “previous setting” memory-storage location. 1106 [Toner Limit] Adjusts the maximum toner amount for image development.

  • Page 104: Engine Service Mode

    ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5.3 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 5.3.1 SERVICE MODE TABLE SP1-XXX (Feed) 1001 [Lead Edge Reg.] Leading Edge Registration (Paper Type, [Color], Process Speed), Paper Type -> N: Normal, OHP, TH: Thick 1001 001 N [K]: L *BCU Adjusts the leading edge registration.
  • Page 105 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 1004 003 [K]: H *BCU 1004 004 [YMC]: L *BCU [96.00 to 104.00 / 100.00 / 0.05 %/step] 1004 005 [YMC]: M *BCU 1004 006 [YMC]: H *BCU 1004 007 [K]: L: TH *BCU [96.0 to 104.0 / 100.0 / 0.1 %/step] 1005 [Dev.
  • Page 106 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 1008 [Drum STM Speed] Drum STM Speed Adjustment Adjusts the drum speed. This SP does not change the transfer belt speed. 1008 001 [CL]: L *BCU [0 to 10/ 7 / 1 /step] DFU *BCU [0 to 10/ 6 / 1 /step] DFU 1008 002 [CL]: M *BCU [0 to 10/ 5 / 1 /step] DFU...
  • Page 107 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 1105 009 H: N[FC] S: M *BCU [100 to 190 / 185 / 5°C/step] 1105 010 H: N[FC] D: L *BCU [100 to 190 / 140 / 5°C/step] 1105 011 H: N[FC] D: M *BCU [100 to 190 / 180 / 5°C/step] 1105 013 H: OHP *BCU [100 to 190 / 160 / 5°C/step]...
  • Page 108 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 1902 003 Tray 2 A4/LT *BCU [0 or 1 / 0 / -] Alphanumeric 0: A4 lengthwise, 1: LT lengthwise Specifies the paper size for tray 2. This specifies which size is detected for a sensor output of 0110 (see section 6 for details).
  • Page 109 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 1913 [Temp. Cor. 1] Fusing Temperature Correction (Correction Timing) Specifies the number of sheets to determine whether or not to apply the fusing temperature correction. During a multi print job, the fusing temperature tends to slightly overshoot around the 10th sheet and then stabilize.
  • Page 110 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 1916 [Idling Mode] 1916 001 Mode Set *BCU [0 to 1 / 0 / 1 /step] 0: Off, 1: On Executes the extra idling operation after the fusing unit becomes ready just after the main switch has been turned on.

  • Page 111: Sp2-Xxx (Drum)

    20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE SP2-XXX (Drum) 2001 [Charge Bias] Charge Roller Bias (DC or AC component: [Color], Process Speed) U: Upper, L: Lower Adjusts the DC component of the charge roller bias in the various print modes. Charge bias (DC component) is automatically adjusted during process control; therefore, adjusting these settings does not effect while process control mode (SP3-125 Default: ON) is activated.
  • Page 112 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 2103 013 P: [K] 62.5 K *BCU [0 to 1023 / 576 / 1/step] DFU 2103 014 P: [K] 125 K *BCU [0 to 1023 / 576 / 1/step] DFU 2103 015 P: [K] 185 K *BCU [0 to 1023 / 601 / 1/step] DFU 2103 025 P: [0 1] 125 K *BCU [0 to 1023 / 672 / 1/step] DFU...
  • Page 113 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 2112 002 Job End *BCU [0 to 60 / 10 / 1 second/step] 0: Not turned off except for Energy Saver mode The polygon mirror motor turns off if the machine receives no print job for the time specified in this SP mode after the previous job was completed.
  • Page 114 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 2208 009 Upper Limit *BCU Specifies the maximum possible toner supply, expressed as a percentage of the maximum amount of toner that can possibly be supplied for a sheet of paper. If too much toner is supplied to the development unit especially for black or in the low humidity condition, this may cause dirty background due to insufficient agitation.
  • Page 115 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 2212 006 Near [YMC] *BCU detection. The machine detects toner near-end when the following happens 10 times consecutively. Vt > Vref + Threshold [0 to 5.0 / 0.4 / 0.1 V/step] 2212 007 End [K] *BCU Specifies the threshold for toner end detection.
  • Page 116 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 2223 [TD Vcnt] TD Sensor Vcnt Control 2223 001 Initialization *BCU [0 or 1 / 1 / -] Alphanumeric, DFU 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled Enables or disables the Vcnt Auto Adjustment when detecting a new development unit.
  • Page 117 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 2301 009 [FC K] P S: M *BCU [0 to 50 / 18 / 1 µA/step] *BCU [0 to 50 / 7 / 1 µA/step] 2301 010 [FC Y] P S: L *BCU [0 to 50 / 18 / 1 µA/step] 2301 011 [FC Y] P S: M 2301 012 [FC M] P S: L *BCU [0 to 50 / 7 / 1 µA/step]...
  • Page 118 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 2301 065 [FC K] SP D: L *BCU [0 to 50 / 9 / 1 µA/step] *BCU [0 to 50 / 7 / 1 µA/step] 2301 066 [FC Y] SP D: L *BCU [0 to 50 / 7 / 1 µA/step] 2301 067 [FC M] SP D: L 2301 068 [FC C] SP D: L *BCU [0 to 50 / 7 / 1 µA/step]...
  • Page 119 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 2801 [PA Roller Cur.] Paper Attraction Roller Current ([Color], Simplex or Duplex, Process Speed): Current Adjustment (Paper or By-pass): Paper Size Correction Adjusts the paper attraction roller current for color printing. If paper misfeeds occur at the transfer unit in color mode, check and/or adjust the paper attraction roller current.
  • Page 120 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 2802 002 N A5 SEF *BCU [10 to 40 / 20 / 0.1/step] 2802 003 TH LT SEF *BCU [10 to 40 / 15 / 0.1/step] 2802 004 TH A5 SEF *BCU [10 to 40 / 20 / 0.1/step] 2802 005 OHP LT SEF *BCU [10 to 40 / 24 / 0.1/step] 2802 006 OHP A5 SEF...
  • Page 121 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 2916 009 [FC M] 600 *BCU [0 to 20000 / 568 / 1 dot] DFU 2916 010 [FC C] 600 *BCU [0 to 20000 / 2881 / 1 dot] DFU 2919 [MScan Lgth Det] Main- *BCU [0 or 1 / 1 / -] Alphanumeric scan Length Detection...

  • Page 122: Sp3-Xxx (Process)

    ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 SP3-XXX (Process) 3005 [TD Initial] TD Sensor Initialization ([Color]) 3005 001 Initializes the developer. DFU Press the Enter key to execute the initialization 3005 002 after the machine asks “Execute?” 3005 003 3005 004 3005 005 [All Color] 3005 006...
  • Page 123 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 3107 007 Vsg avg bk *BCU [0.00 to 5.00 / - / 0.01V/step] Displays the average black Vsg value of the center ID sensor. 3120 [Dev. g Target] Development Gamma Target ([Color]) Adjusts the development gamma by changing the Vref value used for toner density control.
  • Page 124 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 3125 003 Auto TD Adj. *BCU [0 to 3 / 0 / 1/step] Alphanumeric 0: Disable 1: Initial & Non-use self-check 2: Job end & Non-use self-check 3: Initial & Job end & Non-use self-check Specifies when to perform the Auto Toner Density Adjustment.
  • Page 125 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 3903 [M/A Target] M/A Target ([Color]) Adjusts the M/A (Mass per Area, mg/cm ) value used during the process control self-check. Adjusting this changes the development bias. This causes the solid ID to increase or decrease. If developer capability causes an ID problem, toner density needs to be adjusted with SP3-120-1 to 4, depending on the color.
  • Page 126 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 3906 [PC SelfChk] Process Control Self-checks 3906 001 Job End *BCU [0 to 999 / 200 / 1 print/step] Specifies the execution timing of the job end process control self-check. The job end process control self-check is automatically done after a job is completed when 200 prints have been made since the last self-check.
  • Page 127 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 3913 [T. Supply Time] Toner Supply Time Display ([Color]) 3913 001 *BCU Displays the toner supply clutch on time for the most recent page. 3913 002 *BCU [0 to 5000 / - / 10 ms/step] 3913 003 *BCU 3913 004...
  • Page 128 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 3921 [Forced Tnr Ref] Forced Toner Refresh Perform forced toner refresh mode. When the developer has deteriorated or when prints are made in a very low humidity condition, dirty background may appear continuously. When this kind of dirty background appears, check whether or not the development gamma is within the target (SP3-120 and 121).

  • Page 129: Sp5-Xxx (Mode)

    20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE SP5-XXX (Mode) 5009 [Language] *CTL# [0 to 16 / 2 / 1/step] Selects the language for the control panel. Data Language Data Language No language Norwegian Japanese Danish English Swedish American Polish French Portuguese German Hungarian Italian...
  • Page 130 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5404 [UCodeCtrClr] Use Code Counter Clear Clears all counters for users. 5501* [PM Alarm] *CTL [0 to 9999 / 0 / 1/step] 0: Disables the PM alarm Sets the PM alarm level. A PM alarm is made when this condition occurs: PA x 1000 = PC, where PA is the value set in SP5-501 and PC is the value in the PM counter.
  • Page 131 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 5801 011 NCS Initializes the system default and interface settings (IP address also), SmartNetMonitor for Admin, WebStatusMonitor settings, and the TELNET settings. 5801 014 DCS Setting Resets or deletes the DCS-related data. 5801 015 Clear UCS Setting Resets or deletes the UCS-related data.
  • Page 132 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5816 [Remote Service] Used for NRS only 5816 001 I/F Setting *CTL [0 to 1 / 1 / 1/step] 0: Off 1: Network (The remote service function is on.) 5816 002 CE Call *CTL [0 to 1 / 1 / 1/step] 0: Start, 1: End 5816 003 Function Flag *CTL [0 to 1 / 1 / 1/step]...
  • Page 133 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 5828 [Network] Job spool settings/ Interface selection for Ethernet and wireless LAN 5828 066 HD job Clear *CTL [0 to 1 / 1 / 1/step] 0: Data is cleared 1: Automatically printed Treatment of the job when a spooled job exists at power on. 5828 069 Job Spool (Protocol) *CTL [0 to 1 / 1 / 1/step]...
  • Page 134 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5840 006 Channel Max *CTL [1 to 11 or 13 / 1 / 1 /step] Europe/Asia: 1 to 13 USA: 1 to 11 Note: Do not change the setting Sets the maximum number of channels available for data transmission via the wireless LAN.
  • Page 135 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 5857 [Save Debug Log] 5857 001 On/Off *CTL [0 to 1 / 0 / 1/step] 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled Enables or disables the debug log saving function. 5857 002 Target *CTL [2 to 3 / 2 / 1/step] 2: Hard disk, 3: SD card Sets the storage location for the debug log.
  • Page 136 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 NOTE). When multiple key numbers are assigned, the 5859 003 Key 3 logs are collected in this order: Key 1, Key 2, ..., Key 9, 5859 004 Key 4 Key 10. 5859 005 Key 5 NOTE: The event is set with SP5-857-2.
  • Page 137 5907 [Plug/Play] Plug & Play Name Selection 5907 001 Plug/Play *BCU Specifies the manufacturer and model name. [0 to 7 / 0 / 1/step] FA Model Name NetBeui 0 Ricoh Aficio CL7100 Aficio CL7100 1 Savin CLP35 CLP35 2 Gestetner...
  • Page 138 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 Enables or disables maximum stack mode for the lower shift tray only in staple mode. If this is enabled, the upper tray can be used for stacking 500 sheets but it stays at the upper exit (will not be used for stapling mode), and the lower tray is used for stacking up to 2,000 sheets.
  • Page 139 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 5993 004 Interrupt *BCU [0 or 1 / 1 / -] Alphanumeric 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled Enables or disables the line position adjustment during a print job when the temperature differs by the amount specified in SP5-993-003 from the temperature at the last adjustment.
  • Page 140 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 Specifies the number of sheets to be printed before a line position adjustment is done during a print job. SP 5-993-4 must be enabled. When the temperature difference meets the conditions specified in SP5-993-3, the machine starts counting the number of prints in the job.
  • Page 141 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE This is for the oil supply unit only, and not the fusing unit NOTE: Use this mode as a temporary measure, only when the unit detection mechanism is defective. 5995 [ColorGapAdj2] Color Gap Adjustment 2 *BCU [0 or 1 / 0 / -] 0: Enabled, 1: Disabled...
  • Page 142 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5997 005 Resolution Selects the resolution for making a test print. [0 to 2 / 1 / 1/step] Alphanumeric 0: 600x600 1: 1200x600 2: 1200x1200 5997 006 MLT Paper Size Selects the paper size for making a test pattern from the by-pass table.

  • Page 143: Sp6-Xxx (Peripherals)

    20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE SP6-XXX (Peripherals) 6110 [Punch] Adjusts the punching position. Punch 1 US: 2 punch holes Europe: 2 punch holes North Europe: 4 punch holes Punch 2 US: 3 punch holes Europe: 4 punch holes Increment: Holes move toward the paper center. Decrement: Holes move toward the paper edge.

  • Page 144: Sp7-Xxx (Data Log)

    ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 SP7-XXX (Data Log) 7401 [SC Counter] *CTL [0 to 9999 / 0 / 1/step] Displays the number of SC codes detected. 7403 [Latest10SClog] 7403 001 Latest *CTL Logs the SC codes detected. The 10 most recently detected SC Codes are not 7403 002 Latest 1 *CTL displayed on the screen, but can be seen on the...
  • Page 145 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 7504 104 Finisher Exit *CTL 7504 105 Finisher Drive *CTL 7504 106 Finisher Tray Up/Down *CTL 7504 107 Finisher Jogger *CTL 7504 108 Finisher Staple *CTL 7504 109 Finisher Exit *CTL 7504 110 Finisher Punch *CTL 7504 111 Finisher Jam Clear *CTL...
  • Page 146 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 7803 [PM Counter Display] (Sheets or Rotations, Unit, [Color]) Dev.: Development Unit, PF: Paper Feed Rollers, Oil Supply: Oil Supply Unit, Fusing: Fusing Unit, Transfer: Transfer Unit Displays the number of sheets printed for each current maintenance unit. 7803 001 Paper *BCU [0 to 9999999 / 0 / 1 sheet/step]...
  • Page 147 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE Displays the value given by the following formula: (Current revolution ÷ Target revolution) × 100, where “Current revolution” is the current value for the counter of the part, and “Target revolution” is the values of SP7-803-17 through 27. This shows how much of the unit’s expected lifetime has been used up.
  • Page 148 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 7832 [Diag. Result] Diagnostic Result *CTL Displays the result of the diagnostics. To scroll the return codes, press the up-arrow key or the down-arrow key. 7833 [Coverage] Pixel Coverage Ratio Displays the image coverage ratio for each color of the last output. This SP mode displays the “coverage ratio”...
  • Page 149 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 7905 [Alert Display] 7905 010 Wst Oil: Full *BCU [232 to 464 / 232 / 1 kilo-revolutions/step] Specifies the number of revolutions the development drive motor-K can make after the message, “Waste Oil Bottle is Almost Full”, is displayed. The machine stops after the motor has made the specified number of revolutions.
  • Page 150 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 7907 [Check Sum] 7907 001 Engine Main *BCU Displays the check sum of the firmware. 7907 002 Engine MUSIC *BCU 7910 [Firmware PN] Firmware Part Number Displays the part number of the firmware. 7910 001 System 7910 157 RTIFF 7910 002 Engine 7910 158 PCL...

  • Page 151: Sp8-Xxx (Data Log 2)

    The counters in Data Log 2 are commonly used by multiple machines. Data Log 2 includes the counters of the functions or units that are not supported by Model J-P3. The counters in Data Log 2 are cleared by SP5-801 (Memory Clear) or SP7-808 (Counter Reset).
  • Page 152 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 new remote service; NRS original for scanning OrgJam original jam Palm 2 Print Job Manager/Desk Top Editor (A pair of utility programs that distribute print jobs evenly among the printers on the network and processes files.) personal computer pages (Duplex printing is counted as two.
  • Page 153 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 8061 The number of times the application program uses T: FIN Jobs *CTL the finisher 8064 P: FIN Jobs *CTL [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] 8067 O: FIN Jobs *CTL Sort The number of times the application program starts the sort mode Stack The number of times the application program starts the tack...
  • Page 154 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 8381 The number of sheets that the application program T: Total PrtPGS *CTL tries to print (excluding the pages printed in the SP 8384 P: Total PrtPGS *CTL mode) 8387 O: Total PrtPGS *CTL [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] •...
  • Page 155 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 8 421 T: PrtPGS/Dup *CTL The number of sheets used in binding and combining Comb [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] 8 424 P: PrtPGS/Dup *CTL Comb 8 427 O: PrtPGS/Dup *CTL Comb Simplex> Duplex Simplex Combine Duplex Combine 2>...
  • Page 156 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 8441 The number of sheets of a specific paper size that T: PrtPGS/Ppr Size *CTL the application program uses 8444 P: PrtPGS/Ppr Size *CTL [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] 8447 O: PrtPGS/Ppr Size *CTL Full Bleed Other (Standard) Other (Custom) •...
  • Page 157 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 8471 PrtPGS/Mag *CTL The number of pages magnified or reduced [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] ~49% 101%~200% 50%~99% 201% ~ 100% • Some application programs (on the computer) can specify the magnification setting of the printer driver (e.g., MS Excel). In a case like this, SP8-471 recognizes the setting and increases the corresponding counter.
  • Page 158 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 8521 T: PrtPGS/FIN *CTL The number of pages processed by the finisher [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] 8524 P: PrtPGS/FIN *CTL [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] Sort Z-Fold Stack Punch Staple Other Booklet • Even if the pages are too many for the finisher to staple, all pages are counted (including unstapled pages).
  • Page 159 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 8781 The number of toner bottles (cartridges) already Toner Botol Info. *BCU replaced [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] Toner [BK] Toner [M] Toner [Y] Toner [C] • SP7-833-011 through 014 and SP8-781-001 through 004 display the same results.
  • Page 160 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 8891 The number of sheets output by the scanner PM Counter *BCU application program [0~9999999/ 0 / 1] S: Toner [BK] S: Toner [M] S: Toner [Y] S: Toner [C] 8901 PM Counter: The number of sheets output by the scanner *BCU application program with the previously replaced Previous...

  • Page 161: Memory Clear/Counter Clear

    20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 5.3.2 MEMORY CLEAR/COUNTER CLEAR The table lists the data that is reset or deleted with SP5-801, SP5-998, and SP7- 808. The serial number information, meter charge setting (SP5-930), and meter charge counters (SP8-58x) are not cleared. NOTE: In this section (5.3.2), the letter “x”...

  • Page 162: Input Check Table

    ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5.3.3 INPUT CHECK TABLE When entering the Input Check mode, 8 digits display the result for a section. Each digit corresponds to a different device as shown in the table. Bit No. Result 0 or 1 0 or 1 0 or 1 0 or 1...
  • Page 163 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE SP5-803 Reading Description -XXX Paper Exit Fusing Exit Sensor Paper not detected Paper detected Paper Exit Sensor Paper not detected Paper detected Duplex Exit Sensor 1 Paper not detected Paper detected Duplex Exit Sensor 2 Paper not detected Paper detected Duplex Exit Sensor 3...

  • Page 164: Table 1: Paper Height Sensor

    ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 SP5-803 Reading Description -XXX Mail Box 1 Tray 1 Paper Overflow Sensor Not full Full Tray 1 Paper Sensor Paper not detected Paper detected Tray 2 Paper Overflow Sensor Not full Full Tray 2 Paper Sensor Paper not detected Paper detected Tray 3 Paper Overflow Sensor...

  • Page 165: Table 3: Paper Size (By-Pass Table)

    20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE Table 3: Paper Size (By-pass Table) Models Bit No. North America Europe/Asia 11" x 17" SEF 11" x 17" SEF A3 SEF A3 SEF B4 SEF " x 11" SEF A4 SEF 8" x 13" SEF F SEF A5 SEF "...

  • Page 166: Output Check Table

    ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5.3.4 OUTPUT CHECK TABLE CH: Charge PF: Paper Feed TS: Toner Supply CW: Clockwise CCW: Counterclockwise MB: 4-bin Mailbox DI: Duplex Inverter SP5- Description 804-XXX Lift M UP (1) Tray 1 Lift Motor / UP Lift M DOWN(1) Tray 1 Lift Motor / DOWN Lift M UP(2)
  • Page 167 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE SP5- Description 804-XXX T End Sens [Y] Toner End Sensor - Y T End Sens [M] Toner End Sensor - M T End Sens [C] Toner End Sensor - C T End Sens [K] Toner End Sensor - K PSU Fan PSU Cooling Fan Motor...
  • Page 168 ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 SP5- Description 804-XXX Transfer [Y] Transfer Current for Yellow Transfer [M] Transfer Current for Magenta Transfer [C] Transfer Current for Cyan Transfer [K] Transfer Current for Black Cleaning Bias Transfer Belt Cleaning Roller Bias PA Roller Bias+ Paper Attraction Roller Bias PA Roller Bias-...
  • Page 169 20 February 2004 ENGINE SERVICE MODE SP5- Description 804-XXX PSU M Optional Paper Feed Unit (PSU: Paper Supply Unit) / Motor PF CL PFU (1) Paper Feed Clutch / Optional Paper Feed Unit / Tray 1 PF CL PFU (2) Paper Feed Clutch / Optional Paper Feed Unit / Tray 2 Pick-up SOL PSU Pick-up Solenoid / Optional Paper Feed Unit (PSU:...

  • Page 170: Test Pattern (Sp5-997)

    ENGINE SERVICE MODE 20 February 2004 5.3.5 TEST PATTERN (SP5-997) Test Pattern Selection (SP5-997-002) 0: None 1: 1-dot sub-scan line Test Pattern Printting 2: 2-dot sub-scan line 3: 1-dot main-scan line 4: 2-dot main-scan line Selects the tray in which SP5-997-001 desired paper size is 5: 1-dot grid pattern (fine)

  • Page 171: Firmware Update

    20 February 2004 FIRMWARE UPDATE 5.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE 5.4.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE The table lists the programs used by Model J-P3. Location of Type of firmware Function Message displayed firmware Engine - Main Printer engine control BCU flash ROM Engine...

  • Page 172: File Arrangement

    5.4.3 FILE ARRANGEMENT How the Program Works The firmware-update program of Model J-P3 searches the folder romdata for necessary firmware. When you save the firmware in a SD card, make the folder romdata. You must not make the folder romdata in another folder; but you can make more than one folder in the folder romdata.

  • Page 173: Updating

    20 February 2004 FIRMWARE UPDATE 5.4.4 UPDATING Procedure 1. Turn off the main power switch. 2. Disconnect the printer from the network (☛ 5.4.2). 3. Remove the slot cover [A] from slot 1 (! x 1). 4. Turn the SD card face [B] to the rear side of the printer, and insert it into slot 5.

  • Page 174: Error Handling

    FIRMWARE UPDATE 20 February 2004 13. To start firmware update, push the enter key. While each firmware is downloaded, the underscores on the operation panel are replaced by stars. 14. Wait until the message “Updated” is shown. 15. Turn off the main power switch. 16.

  • Page 175: Nvram Data Upload/Download

    20 February 2004 FIRMWARE UPDATE 5.4.5 NVRAM DATA UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD CAUTION Turn off the main power switch before you insert or remove an SD card. Make sure that the controller and the BCU are correctly connected. Uploading NVRAM Data Copy the data from the NVRAM to an SD card (referred to as “to upload NVRAM data”...

  • Page 176: Downloading Nvram Data

    FIRMWARE UPDATE 20 February 2004 Downloading NVRAM Data Copy the data from the SD card to the NVRAM (referred to as “to download NVRAM data” in this section) after you replace the NVRAM. If you cannot download NVRAM data, manually input the necessary settings. 1.

  • Page 177: Error Code Table

    20 February 2004 FIRMWARE UPDATE 5.4.6 ERROR CODE TABLE These error codes are used by more than one model. Some codes are not used by Model J-P3. Code Cause Solution Cannot map logical address Make sure SD card inserted correctly, or use another SD card.

  • Page 178: Sd Card Appli Move

    SD card to another SD card. There are three SD card slots. Model J-P3 can use slot 2 and slot 3 to store application programs. Slot 1 is for maintenance work only. Because of this, if the ➀...

  • Page 179: Move Exec

    20 February 2004 SD CARD APPLI MOVE 5.5.2 MOVE EXEC The menu “Move Exec” (SP5-873-001) enables you to copy application programs from the original SD card to another SD card. The application programs are copied as follows: • From slot 1 to slot 2 when SD cards are in slots 1 and 2 or in all slots •...

  • Page 180: Undo Exec

    SD CARD APPLI MOVE 20 February 2004 5.5.3 UNDO EXEC The menu “Undo Exec” (SP5-873-002) enables you to copy back application programs from an SD card to the original SD card. You can use this program when, for example, you have mistakenly copied some programs by using Move Exec (SP5-873-001).

  • Page 181: Controller Self-Diagnostics

    20 February 2004 CONTROLLER SELF-DIAGNOSTICS 5.6 CONTROLLER SELF-DIAGNOSTICS 5.6.1 OVERVIEW There are three types of self-diagnostics for the controller. • Power-on self-diagnostics: The machine automatically starts the self-diagnostics just after the power has been turned on. • Detailed self-diagnostics: The machine does the detailed self-diagnostics by using a loop-back connector (P/N G0219350) •...

  • Page 182: Detailed Self-Diagnostics

    CONTROLLER SELF-DIAGNOSTICS 20 February 2004 5.6.2 DETAILED SELF-DIAGNOSTICS This detailed self-diagnostic test requires a loop-back connector (P/N: G0219350). 1. Turn off the machine and attach the loop-back connector to the parallel interface. 2. Turn on the machine while pressing the “On Line” key and “# Enter” key together.

  • Page 183: User Program Mode

    20 February 2004 USER PROGRAM MODE 5.7 USER PROGRAM MODE Starting a User Program 1. Push the menu key to start the user program mode. 2. Use the up arrow key and the down arrow key to select a program. 3.

  • Page 184: Dip Switches

    DIP SWITCHES 20 February 2004 5.8 DIP SWITCHES Controller Board All switches are off. BCU Board DIP Switch Locale North America Europe Asia China Taiwan Korea 5-88...

  • Page 185: Model J-P3 And Model J-P2

    While reading this chapter, keep Model J-P2 Service Manual at hand. This chapter frequently refers to Model J-P2. Model J-P3 and Model J-P2 have common features and components. Model J-P2 Service Manual gives you the information on these features and components. This chapter illustrates the features and components that are supported only by Model J-P3.

  • Page 186: Overview

    OVERVIEW 20 February 2004 6.2 OVERVIEW 6.2.1 COMPONENT LAYOUT G106D907.WMF 1. Fusing Unit 11. Tray 1 2. PCU (one for each color) 12. Waste Oil Bottle 3. Development Unit 13. Waste Toner Bottle 4. Laser Optics Housing Unit 14. Duplex Feed Unit (Optional) 5.

  • Page 187: Drive Layout

    20 February 2004 OVERVIEW 6.2.2 DRIVE LAYOUT G080D935.WMF 1. Development drive motor-K: This drives the development unit for black, the fusing unit, and the paper exit section. 2. Development drive motor-CMY: This drives the color development units (magenta/cyan/yellow), the registration roller, and the waste toner collection coils from the PCUs.

  • Page 188: Board Structure

    OVERVIEW 20 February 2004 6.2.3 BOARD STRUCTURE Overview Ethernet IEEE1284 Standard components IEEE1394 Optional components SD Card IEEE802.11b Controller Bluetooth Memory DIMMs High Voltage Memory Chip Polygon Synch. Clutches Supply Board - T, (Toner Motors LD Boards Motor Detectors PA, CL Cartridge) PCI bus Operation...

  • Page 189: Descriptions

    20 February 2004 OVERVIEW Descriptions BCU (Base Engine Control Unit): The BCU has three CPUs (Main, MUSIC, and DSP). The CPUs control the following components and processes: Main CPU • Engine sequence • Machine and printer engine operation • Peripherals •...
  • Page 190 OVERVIEW 20 February 2004 IEEE 1284 Interface (Optional): This is a parallel printer port. IEEE1394 Interface (Optional): This allows computers to connect to this printer using an IEEE1394 interface. Bluetooth (Optional): Provides radio links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable handheld devices.

  • Page 191: Laser Exposure

    9. Synchronizing detector board-M, C-E 18. LD Mirror-K Model J-P3 has four LD units, two hexagonal mirrors, and one polygon-mirror motor. One hexagonal mirror is on top of the other; the two mirrors are on the same pivot. The polygon-mirror motor drives this pivot, and this turns the two mirrors at the same time.

  • Page 192: Optical Path

    LASER EXPOSURE 20 February 2004 6.3.2 OPTICAL PATH G106D915.WMF The laser beams for cyan [A] and yellow [B] are directed to the upper part of the polygon mirror [C], and those for magenta [D] and black [E] are directed to the lower part of the polygon mirror.

  • Page 193: Ld Safety Switch

    20 February 2004 LASER EXPOSURE 6.3.3 LD SAFETY SWITCH +24V P S U P S U P S U P S U LD B (C ) LD B (C ) LD B (C ) LD B (C ) Front and U pper Lef t C N 260-5 LD 5V C N 229-9...

  • Page 194: Photoconductor Unit

    PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT 20 February 2004 6.4 PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT 6.4.1 OVERVIEW G106D902.WMF 1. Cleaning roller 5. Waste toner collection auger 2. Charge roller (non-contact) 6. Lubricant bar 3. OPC drum 7. Cleaning blade 4. Cleaning brush This machine has four independent PCUs, one for each color. Each PCU consists of an OPC drum, non-contact charge roller, cleaning brush, and cleaning blade.

  • Page 195: Drum Charge And Quenching

    20 February 2004 PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT 6.4.2 DRUM CHARGE AND QUENCHING G106D917.WMF This machine uses a non-contact charge roller [A] to reduce ozone. The non- contact charge roller gives the drum surface a negative charge. The high voltage supply board–C, which is located at the rear of the machine, applies a dc and ac voltage (at a constant voltage which is decided by process control) to the roller.

  • Page 196: Drum Cleaning

    PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT 20 February 2004 6.4.3 DRUM CLEANING G106D903.WMF The cleaning brush [A] spreads out the waste toner remaining on the drum. The cleaning blade [B] then scrapes it off. The toner collection auger [C] transports the toner towards the waste toner collection duct. The lubricant bar [D] is on the cleaning brush.

  • Page 197: Waste Toner Collection

    20 February 2004 PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT 6.4.4 WASTE TONER COLLECTION G106D904.WMF Waste Toner Path The waste toner from the collection augers in the four PCUs drops into the waste toner collection duct from the four openings [F][G][H][I] at the rear of the PCUs. The toner collection coils [J][K][L][M] in the duct transport this waste toner towards the waste toner bottle [A].

  • Page 198: Waste Toner Vibrator

    PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT 20 February 2004 Waste Toner Vibrator The waste toner vibrator contains one motor [N]. The motor operates for about one second at a time. Its vibration prevents the waste toner from clogging the waste toner path. The table lists the conditions under which the motor operates. Machine status Motor operation During machine start (machine...

  • Page 199: Paper Feed Line Speed

    20 February 2004 PAPER FEED LINE SPEED 6.5 PAPER FEED LINE SPEED This machine has three process line speeds (for feed from registration roller to fusing unit) depending on the selected resolution Mode Resolution (dpi) Line speed (mm/s) Print speed (ppm) 600 x 600 1,200 x 600 1,200 x 1,200...

  • Page 200: Image Transfer And Paper Separation

    IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 20 February 2004 6.6 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 6.6.1 OVERVIEW G106D914.WMF 1. Transfer unit drive motor 7. Cleaning blade 2. Transfer belt 8. Toner collection auger 3. Rotation encoder 9. Cleaning brush 4. Paper attraction roller 10.

  • Page 201: Transfer Belt Drive

    20 February 2004 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 6.6.2 TRANSFER BELT DRIVE Drive Motor G106D905.WMF The transfer unit drive motor [A] drives the transfer belt [B] and the cleaning unit via the timing belt and gears. The speed of transfer belt drive depends on the process line speed.

  • Page 202: Rotation Encoder

    IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION 20 February 2004 Rotation Encoder G106D918.WMF An encoder [C] is on one of the rollers. This encoder checks the rotation speed of the transfer belt. The controller analyzes the signals from the encoder, and adjusts the rotation speed of the transfer belt.

  • Page 203: Acs (Auto Color Sensing) Mode

    20 February 2004 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION ACS (Auto Color Sensing) Mode ACS: On Color Color Color K developing Color Developing ACS: Off Color Color Color Color Developing G106D920.WMF The machine can print in the color or monochrome mode (selected with the printer driver).

  • Page 204: Fusing

    FUSING 20 February 2004 6.7 FUSING 6.7.1 FUSING TEMPERATURE CONTROL Fusing Temperatures When the main switch turns on, the CPU turns on the fusing lamp. The lamp stays on until the thermistor detects the standby temperature. Then the CPU raises the temperature to the printing temperature.

  • Page 205: Temperature Corrections

    20 February 2004 FUSING Temperature Corrections To prevent excessive glossiness caused by fusing temperature overshoot, the following SP modes are available: • 1-913: Fusing temperature is reduced after this number of pages during the job. • 1-914: This shows how much the temperature is reduced If a job using OHP or thick paper starts while the fusing unit is still warm, the fusing temperature could be higher than the target for this type of paper, causing marks on the output.

  • Page 206: Energy Saver Mode

    FUSING 20 February 2004 6.7.2 ENERGY SAVER MODE When the machine is not being used, the energy saver feature reduces power consumption by switching off the fusing lamps. This machine has two energy saver modes. Level 1 Energy Saver Mode The default of the level 1 energy saver mode is “Off.”...

  • Page 207: Controller

    20 February 2004 CONTROLLER 6.8 CONTROLLER 6.8.1 OVERVIEW NVRAM NVRAM SD Card 128 KB 32 KB Flash ROM NVRAM I/F NVRAM I/F SD Card I/F SD Card I/F SD Card I/F DIMM 8MB Network Clarinet IEEE 1284 USB I/F IEEE 1394 Controller SDRAM SDRAM...

  • Page 208: Board Layout

    CONTROLLER 20 February 2004 6.8.2 BOARD LAYOUT SRAM DIMM I/F Network ASIC Engine SD Card Slot NVRAM SD Card Slot NVRAM I/F SD Card HDD Power Supply I/F IDE I/F (HDD) G106D913.WMF 6-24...

  • Page 209: Controller Functions

    20 February 2004 CONTROLLER 6.8.3 CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS Paper Output Tray You can select the default output tray with this user tool: Menu > System > Output Tray. If the printer driver does not specify an output tray (or if the driver specifies the default tray), the default output tray is used.

  • Page 210: Punching

    CONTROLLER 20 February 2004 Punching You must install an optional punch unit on the finisher. Each punch unit needs a dedicated punch unit. Note that these punch units are not interchangeable with each other. For example, to make two holes on a sheet of paper, you must install the two-hole type.

  • Page 211: Sort

    20 February 2004 HARD DISK 6.9 HARD DISK An optional 40-GB hard disk is available. Size Volatile/ Area Capacity (MB) Nonvolatile File System 1 Font download, Form registration Nonvolatile File System 2 Job spooling 1000 Volatile 150 jobs Temporary Shared 1700 Volatile 1000 pages...

  • Page 212: General Specifications

    20 February 2004 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Configuration: Desktop Dry electrostatic transfer system Print Process: Printer Languages: RPCS (Refined Printing Command Stream), PCL5c, Adobe PostScript 3 Resolution: True 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi (2 bit) NOTE: The resolution 600 x 600 dpi (2 bit) is supported only by PCL5c.
  • Page 213 44 dB or less Low power mode 40 dB or less NOTE: The above measurements were made in accordance with Ricoh standard methodology. Dimensions (W x D x H): 575 x 678 x 745 mm (22.6" x 26.7" x 29.3") Weight: Less than 85 kg (187 lb.)

  • Page 214: Supported Paper Sizes

    20 February 2004 SPECIFICATIONS 2. SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES 2.1 PAPER FEED North America Europe/Asia By-pass Paper Size (W x L) Tray Tray Tray Tray 1 Tray 1 2/3/4 2/3/4 A3 W 12" x 18" A3 SEF 297 x 420 mm A4 SEF 210 x 297 mm A4 LEF...

  • Page 215: Paper Exit

    SPECIFICATIONS 20 February 2004 2.2 PAPER EXIT Internal Tray External Tray Paper Size (W x L) Finisher Duplex (Face Down) (Face Up) A3 W 12" x 18" A3 SEF 297 x 420 mm A4 SEF 210 x 297 mm A4 LEF 297 x 210 mm A5 SEF 148 x 210 mm...

  • Page 216: Software Accessories

    20 February 2004 SPECIFICATIONS 3. SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES The printer drivers and utility software are provided on one CD-ROM. An auto-run installer allows you to select which components to install. 3.1 PRINTER DRIVERS Printer Windows Windows Windows Windows Macintosh Macintosh Language 95/98/ME NT4.0 2000...

  • Page 217: Machine Configuration

    SPECIFICATIONS 20 February 2004 4. MACHINE CONFIGURATION G106V901.WMF Unit M'Code Diagram Remarks Printer* G106 • Requires ➀ the HDD or 128 MB DIMM memory, ➁ the duplex unit, and ➂ a paper feed unit or Two-Tray Finisher G565 the LCT. •...

  • Page 218: Controller

    20 February 2004 SPECIFICATIONS G106V902.WMF Controller Unit M'Code Diagram Remarks Printer Application Program — 64 MB DIMM Memory G330 128 MB DIMM Memory G331 256 MB DIMM Memory G332 NVRAM Memory G383 IEEE 1284 B679 IEEE 1394 B581 IEEE 802.11b B582 Bluetooth G377...

  • Page 219: Optional Equipment

    SPECIFICATIONS 20 February 2004 5. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 5.1 500-SHEET TRAY Paper Size: Maximum: A3/11" x 17" (SEF) Minimum: A5 (LEF)/8 " x 11" Paper Weight: 60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb.) Tray Capacity: 500 sheets (80 g/m , 20 lb.) Paper Feed System: FRR system Paper Height Detection:...

  • Page 220: Two-Tray Finisher & Punch Unit

    20 February 2004 SPECIFICATIONS 5.4 TWO-TRAY FINISHER & PUNCH UNIT Print Paper Size: No punch mode: A3/11" x 17" to A5 (LEF)/8 " x 11" Punch mode: 2 holes: A3/11" x 17" to A4/8 " x 11" (SEF) A4/8 " x 11" to A5 (LEF) 3 holes: A3, B4, 11"...

  • Page 221: Booklet Finisher

    SPECIFICATIONS 20 February 2004 Staple replenishment: Cartridge (5000 staples) Power consumption: 48 W Dimensions (W x D x H): 680 x 620 x 1030 mm (26.8" x 24.4" x 40.6") Weight Without punch unit: 53 kg (116.9 lb.) With punch unit: 55 Kg (121.3 lb.) 5.5 BOOKLET FINISHER Paper Size:...

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