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The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
General Notice:Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGERSignals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing
procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.
WARNINGSignals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER
SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING
PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO
THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR
REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC
WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECONDSOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.
About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included
herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the
product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by -step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedu res for disassemb ling and assembling
the product.
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:
• Connector pin assignments
• Electric circuit boards components layout
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
• Exploded diagram & Parts List
Symbols Used in this Manual
Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional
information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a
procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read
NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C A U T I O N
C H E C K
P O I N T
W A R N I N G
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition
that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also
provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or
comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
Provides helpful tips and cautions on reassembly procedures, especially
when incorrect reassembling may affect the print quality.
General Precautions
To prevent possible accidents during maintenance work, strictly observe the servicing warnings and cautions described in this manual.
Power Supply
W A R N I N G
Before starting any service procedure, turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
When the power supply cable must be connected, be aware of the potential for electrical shock and do all tasks by following the procedures in this
manual.
Do not touch any live parts unless instructed to do so.
Make sure to ground the printer properly. Otherwise a short circuit may cause an electric fire or shock.
Handle the power cable with care observing the precautions listed below.
• Do not plug too many leads into a single socket.
• Do not damage or tamper with the power cable.
• Avoid putting heavy objects on the cable, plucking it, and bending it forcedly. To do so may damage the cable and cause an electric fire and shock.
• Do not insert or remove the power cable with wet hands to prevent electric shock.
• Never replace the fuse on the Power Supply Board (high pressure/low pressure) under any circumstances.
Mechanical Components
W A R N I N G
When servicing any driving assembly (e.g., gears), turn the power off and unplug the power cord to prevent injuries.
Do not touch the driving part (e.g., gears) while the assembly (printer) is operating.
High Temperature Assembly
W A R N I N G
When working with hot parts (Fuser Unit etc.), turn the power off and unplug the power cord
Make sure to wait the hot section to cool enough especially when accessing near the section
Laser Beam
W A R N I N G
Understand hazardous nature of the laser beam, use extreme caution to avoid injury of yourself and anyone around you. Letting a laser beam get
HIGH
to prevent burns or injuries. After unplugging the power cable, wait until the part or unit
cools down before starting maintenance work.
immediately after printing.
directly into your eyes could result in loss of vision.
Since the laser beam has a narrower frequency band and more coherent phases than any other light (sunlight, electric light), the beam has excellent
monochromaticity and convergence, thus it reaches long distances. Because of these characteristics, the laser beam converges into one point, causing high
density and high temperature, which is harmful to the human bod y.
TEMPERATURE
00000101
Never turn the interlock switch on forcibly while servicing to prevent the laser beam from
emitting accidentally. The interlock switch is designed to be turned off when the cover D is
opened.
When performing maintenance work, be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power
cord.
If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly follow the instructions in this
manual.
Never disassemble the Laser Scanner Unit under any conditions.
Be sure to take off a wristw atch, ring or any ot her metal materials especially when working on
the printer with the power applied.
Cover D
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Handling Parts
W A R N I N G
Be careful not to throw out your back when handling heavy parts while taking care not to drop th ose parts.
Always wear gloves to perform maintenance work since the printer has many sharp edges.
Do not work with wet or oily hands, or may cause you to drop parts or affect the function of the printer.
Use only specified genuine parts for maintenance.
Do not repair or replace the ICs and other electrical components on the power circuit board (including fuse) under any circumstances.
Handling Consumables
W A R N I N G
To avoid dust explosion or ignition, never bring any consumables close to flame or throw them into fire.
Take extra care not to inhale the developing powder (such as toner), and get it into your mouth and eyes. Use extreme caution to avoid injury of yourself
and anyone around y ou.
Before starting your work, spread a sheet of paper over the working place to prevent interior of the product and the place becoming tainted.
If the developer or oil adheres to your skin or clothes, wipe it off thoroughly with dry rags before rinsing with water.
Do not disassemble the toner cartridges.
To prevent ignition, explosion, burn, injury, etc., do not use a general vacuum cleaner for
cleaning dropped toner. (To do so may cause the toner to catch fire by sparks in the vacuum
cleaner.)
Irregular Use of the Printer
W A R N I N G
Cautions when performing work with covers or parts removed
• As a general rule, do not power the printer while covers or parts are removed.
• If you need to remove covers or parts from the printer with power applied, take care o f yo ur fingers and clothes so as not to get entangled by moving
parts such as the driving belt, gears, and fans.
Altering the printer is banned under any circumstances.
This printer is a non-impact color page printer that takes advantage of a laser and
electrophotographic technologies.
It provides 600 dpi of resolution and 7.5 ppm (A4, color printing) or 30 ppm (A4,
monochrome printing) of print speed.
The monochrome model has one black toner cartridge bundled as standard.
Adding three black toner cartridges (option) allows the printer to print up to
20,000 copies. Furthermore, the monochrome model can be upgraded to color
model.
The color model can be operated as monochrome model by replacing the color
toners with black ones or removing them.
Compact and light weight, suitable for desktop placement
Dimension435 mm (W) x 516 mm (D) x 425 mm (H)
Weight35 kg
Paper supply (Maximum of 1150 sheets, 3-bin paper feed is possible)
1.1.2 Controller Features
High speed intelligent controller
CPU:VR5532A (350 MHz)
RAM
Standard RAM:64 MB
Expanded RAM: 512 MB (When two 256 MB DIMMs are installed.)
Support for optional large capacity, 40 GB HDD.
Color technology
nPGI, which allows low price, high quality printing
Wide LCD panel with backlight
The new wide LCD panel supp orting a max imum of 2 2 digits a nd 5 lines (132 x 65
dots) provides improved operation and visibility.
Improved serviceability with the addition of the Help function (with description
and graphics).
Adobe PostScript 3 (17 fonts), PCL6 (monochrome) as standard
ESC/Page Color, PCL5e, FX, LQ, and IBM emulations are also provided
Paper cassette
Standard
OptionPaper cassette unit500 sheets
MP Tray150 sheets
Lower paper cass et t e500 sheets
Maximum1150 sheets
Paper eject capacity is 250 sheets, face-down only.
Printer status and printer environment monitor with use of bi-directional EJL and
MIB
Version upgrade function for engine program ROM
Support for DCC command (DIAG command only)
Support for firmware overwrite using RCC (full or partial overwrite)
Support for manual duplex
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1.2 Basic Specifications
1.2.1 Process Specifications & System
Printing method:Semiconductor laser beam scan and
electrophotography with dry single component system.
Exposure light source:Semiconductor laser
Photoconductor:Organic photoconductor
Charging:Wire electrode scorotron
Development:1-component non-contact development system
Toner:1-component non-magnetic toner
Primary transfer:Intermediate transfer belt method
Fixing:Roller heat fixing system
1.2.2 Printer Basic Specifications
RESOLUTION
600 x 600 dpi
WARMING UP TIME
120 V:80 seconds or less (at 23 °C, 55 % RH, rated voltage)
230 V:80 seconds or less (at 23 °C, 55 % RH, rated voltage)
OPERATION MODE
This engine supports the following operation modes.
B/W mode:Supports Toner cartridge K x 1
4xB/W mode:Supports Toner cartridge K x 4
Color mode:Supports Toner cartridges Y x 1, M x 1, C x 1, and K x 1.
PRINT MODE
Color mode:Color mode using Y, M, C, K toner (color mode only)
Monochrome mode: Normal black and white mode, enabling printing at the
highest speed of the main unit.
PRINTING SPEED MODE
Std. mode (plain paper 1): Makes prints at the maximum speed of the engine.
Std. mode (plain paper 2): This mode is to make prints on papers with less
fixability (such as bond papers) at the maximum speed
of the engine. As the fuser unit takes a substantial
amount of time to increase its temperature for fixing
toner onto the papers firmly, the first print time
becomes slow. When it comes to a continuous printing,
however, the printing can be performed at the
maximum speed of the engine.
Low speed mode 1:Slows down the speed of printing on papers with
thickness of 90 g/m
fixability.
2
(24 lb) or more to sustain the
Low speed mode 2:Slows down the speed of printing on envelopes for the
better fixability or on transparents for the stable
permeability.
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FIRST PRINT TIME
The following table shows the time from receiving a start command to when trailing
edge of the paper leaves the paper eject roller. Note that the time given in the tables
does not apply when the printer is in the conditions described in “1.12 Engine
Restrictions” (p.34).
Monochrome mode*
1
Table 1-2. Monochrome Mode (Unit: Seconds or Less)
This excludes operations that fall under the restrictions on printing speed explained in
“1.12 Engine Restrictions” (p.34).
Monochrome mode
Table 1-4. Monochrome Mode (Unit: PPM)
Simplex printingDuplex printing
Paper size
A4, B5, LT304.22.620
A5, EXE304.22.620
Envelope C6,
MON, DL, C5,
Com-#10
User define d s i z e30
Std. mode
(Plain paper 1, 2)
––2.6–
Low speed mode 1 Low speed mode 2
4.22.6
Std. mode
(Plain paper 1, 2)
–
Color mode
Table 1-5. Color Mode (Unit: PPM)
Simplex printingDuplex printing
Paper size
A4, B5, LT7.52.92.17.5
A5, EXE7.52.92.17.5
Envelope C6,
MON, DL, C5,
Com-#10
User define d s i z e7.52.9
Std. mode
(Plain paper 1, 2)
––2.1–
Low speed mode 1 Low speed mode 2
2.1
Std. mode
(Plain paper 1, 2)
–
Note *1: The above speed are the same for any paper feeder including the option cassette.
*2 : The mode to be used for papers that are hardly fixed.
As the temperature for the f ixation is set h igher than that o f the other modes , it takes relati v ely
long period of time until the t em p. rea ches the required level.
PAPER FEED REFERENCE
Center-line reference for each paper size and for both MP tray and 500-sheet cassette
(optional).
Note 1: SEF (Short Edge Feed): Set paper to be loaded from its short side.
2: The supported sizes differ depending on the destination.
3: For the orientation of envelopes, refer to
4: Curls must be straightened.
“Envelope orientation” (p.18).
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Paper orientation
Paper FeedMP TrayCassette (C1/C2)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Stand alone outline dimensions and weight
Table 1-9. Stand Al one Outline Di m e ns i ons and Weight
Paper Orientation/
Feeding Direction
Place Print Side Down.Place Print Side Up.
Width (mm) Depth (mm) Heigh t (mm) Weight (kg)
Main unit431518425
500-sheet cassette unit (option)
Duplex unit (option)
4084821405
1322822200.9
37*1 / 33*
Envelope orientation
Note : Ma nufacturing tolerance is ± 5 mm in dimensions and ± 0.5 kg in weight.
Note *1: Includes consumables.
Feeding Direction
*2 : Initial condition (exc. Toner Cartridges)
2
01000201
C5
Envelope Types
01000101
MONARCH, DL,
Com- #10, C6
NOTE 1: Place papers in the MP tray with the printable side face down.
2: When the flap is closed, printing on the reverse (flap side) is not
available.
(The flap may adhere to the transfer belt and open, which may
result in paper wrinkles and paper jams.)
3: O nly envelop es without tape or glue can be used.
4: Change the fuser unit lever when printing envelopes.
(For details, refer to “1.14 Notes on Fuser Pressure” (p.35).)
5: Only envelopes with trapezoid shaped flaps can be fed with the
flap opened.
Envelopes with triangular shaped flaps should not be used. (It
may cause a slip off or stack defect.)
PAPER EJECT
Only for face-down (FD) 250 sheets
NOTE: Standard paper: EPSON high quality plain paper (82 g/m
2
)
425 mm
518 mm
431 mm
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Figure 1-1. Dimensions (Main Unit)
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Outline dimensions and weight with options installed
Table 1-10. Outline Dimensions and Weight With Opti ons Installed
Width (mm) Depth (mm) Height (mm) Weight (kg)
Main unit + Optional paper cassette
unit
Main unit + Duplex unit
Main unit + Optional paper cassette
unit + Duplex unit
Note :Manufacturing tolerance is ± 5 mm in dimensions and ± 0.5 kg in wei ght.
Note *: Includes consumables.
431518538
44751842538*
44751853843*
447 mm
431 mm
42*
CONSUMABLES AND PERIODIC REPLACEMENT UNIT
Table 1-11. List of Consumables and Periodic Replacement Unit
ClassificationReplacement unit
Toner cartridge (Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta)
Photoconductor un it
Consumables
Periodic replacement units
Fuser unit
Waste toner collector
Filter
Transfer belt unit (TRANSFER, Assy; ASP)
Cleaning tape (MOUNTING PLATE, ANTI-STATIC; ASP)
Cleaner clutch (CLUTCH, CLEANER)
2nd transfer clutch (CLUTCH, 2ND TRANSFER)
Paper eject roller (COVER Assy., FU; ASP)
Post-fixing roller (COVER Assy., FU; ASP)
Pickup roller (ROLLER ASSY, PICK UP)
425 mm
538 mm
Replacement Unit” (p.30).
POWER SUPPLY
Power supply operating voltage/frequency
NOTE: For detailed specifica tions, refer to “1.9 Consumables/P eri od ic
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Figure 1-2. Dimensions (Including Options)
AC 110 V to 120 V ± 10 %, 50 Hz / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
AC 220 V to 240 V ± 10 %, 50 Hz / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Power supply for the controller
DC 5.0 V ± 5 %, 2A
DC 3.3 V ± 5 %, 5A
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POWER CONSUMPTION
The maximum rated current is measured with all engine options and controller options
installed.
Table 1-12. List of Power Consumption
120V230V
Maximum rated curr ent10 A or less6 A or less
Maximum880 W900 W
Continuous printing average
Average during standby with the heater on96 W99 W
Sleep mode*10 W or less12 W or less
Power consumption
Power supply off0 W0 W
Note *: Refer to “Table 1-13. Operating State” (p.20).
Color335 W332 W
Monochrome567 W583 W
CONSUMPTION CURRENT
500-sheet cassette unit (op tion)
5 V / 0.3 A or less
24 V / 0.35 A or less
Du plex unit (option)
5 V / 0.1 A or less
24 V / 1.0 A or le ss
OPERATING STATE
This printer operates in the following 3 operating states.
Table 1-13. Operating State
Operational modeExplanation
Operating state
Standby state
Sleep state
Performs a print job in va rious printi ng mode upon receiv ing a comma nd
from the controller.
Standby state. Switches to this mode auto matic a lly after comp le tin g a
print job (exits out of the operating state) without receiving any
commands.
Switches to this mode on receiving a comman d from the con trol le r.
Supporting BAM and International Energy Star Program (power
consumption 21W or less within 30 minutes after the printing operation)
PRODUCT LIFETIME
Table 1-14. Product Lifetime
Product lifetime
1
Main unit
Optional paper cassette unit400,000 pages*
Duplex unit600,000 pages*
Note *1: 1,200,000 pages for single color images
*2: 480,000 pages when the ratio of color and monochr ome is 1:1 (1,200,000 images)
*3: 2/3 of the main unit max pages (Monochrome 600,000 pages)
*4: When all of the main unit m a x pages (Monochrome 600,000 pages) are made by
duplexing.
300,000 pages (color*
5 years; whichever comes first.
) or 600,000 pages (monochrome)*2 or
3
4
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EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600Revision A
NOISE
Sound pressure
Table 1-15. Sound Pressure
Operating stateStandby stateSleep state
Main unit
Note : Reference values
Color mode56 dB (A)40 dB (A)
Monochrome mode56 dB (A)40 dB (A)
Background noise
Sound power
Table 1-16. Sound Power
Operating stateStandby stateSleep state
Main unit
With all optional installations
(reference value)
Note *: The method of measu ring and calculation conforms to ISO-7779 and ISO-9296.
Color mode68 dB (A)*52 dB (A)
Monochrome mode66 dB (A)*52 dB (A)
Exceeds the main
unit values by less
than 1 db
(Employing standard values for RAL-UZ85 (BAM standard))
52 dB (A)
Background noise
Note :(A) indicates that the valu e has be en adju sted with c on side ra tio n of hu ma n sen sitiv ity
to frequencies (correction by A characteristic).
EXHAUST GAS
Table 1-17. Exhaust Gas
Value
3
Ozone Concentration0.02 mg/m
Styrene Concentration0.07 mg/m3 or less (the measurin g me thod conforms to BAM)
Fine Particles Concentration 0.075 mg/m
TVOC0.40 mg/m3 or less
or less (the measurin g me thod conforms to BAM)
3
or less (the measuring met hod conforms to BAM)
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1.3 Paper Specifications
1.3.1 Paper Type
Standard paper
RX-80 paper (Monochrome), 4024 paper (20 lb) (Monochrome),
EPSON transparency sheets (A4, LT)
Labels
Thick papers (91 g/m
Envelopes (75 g/m
EPSON coated papers (A4) (Guarantees only the paper feedability)
C H E C K
P O I N T
2
to 90 g/m2 (17 lb to 24 lb)
(General purpose copy papers and recycled papers.)
2
to 163 g/m2)
2
to 105 g/m2)
lb:Ream weight = Total weigh of 500 sheets of 17" x 22"
sized paper
g/m
2
:1 g/m2 = 0.2659763 lb
Before purchasing a large amount of paper, test the paper if it
can be printed normally.
1.3.2 Paper That May Cause Printing Defects, Paper
Jams or Printer Malfunction
Transfer paper (carbon paper, non-carbon paper), thermal paper, impact paper,
acid paper
Paper that is too thin or too thick
Paper that is wet or damp
Paper with special coatings or color printer paper with processed surfaces
Glossy (too slick) paper, or paper with too rough surface
Paper that the roughness is significantly different by side
Paper with punch holes or perforations
Creased, curled or torn paper
Irregularly shaped paper or paper with non-perpendicular corners
Labels that peel off easily
Paper with glue, staples or paper clips attached to it
Special paper for ink jet applications (super-fine, glossy, glossy film, etc.)
Paper previously used in a thermal or ink jet printer
Transparencies for other color laser printers or color photocopiers
Paper that has been already printed with other color/monochrome laser printers or
photocopiers
Sheets of paper stuck together
Postcards for ink jet printers, unofficial postcards, and adhesive postcards
Iron print coated paper (for both ink jet and laser printers)
Paper that is deteriorated or discolored, due to temperatures lower than 235ºC.
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1.3.3 Paper Feed Types
Table 1-18. Paper Feed Types
Special paper
Feeder
MP tray{
Paper
Standard
cassette
Paper
cassette unit
Option
Duplex unit{XXXX
Note :
{ : Paper feed and image quali ty is guaranteed.
: Paper feed and printing is possible. However, this is limited to types of paper for general
applications. Image quality is not guaranteed.
X : Paper feed is impossible.
Standard
paper
{XXXX
{XXXX
Plain
paper
Transpar-
ency
Labels
Thick
paper,
Coated
paper
Envelopes
1.3.4 Printing Area
MAXIMUM PRINTABLE AREA
208 mm (width) x 289 mm (length)
NOTE: Although papers smaller than the maxi mum pr int abl e s ize ca n be printed
without margins, continuous printing on such papers, especially if the
left, right, top, and bottom margins beyond the paper exceed 4 mm,
causes contamination inside the printer and paper jam.
GUARANTEED PRINTING AREA
The guaranteed printing area is sho wn b elow. Th e min imum left, rig ht, to p an d bottom
margins are 4 mm for any type of paper.
4 mm4 mm
4 mm4 mm
Guaranteed
Printing Area
01000501
Figure 1-3. Guaranteed Printing Area
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1.4 Reliability and Serviceability
1.4.1 Reliability
MPBF/MTBF
60, 000 pages or more*
NOTE *1:
Assuming the ratio of color and monochrome is 1:1
*2:
Assuming an average power-on time is 300 hours per month.
Special paper1/25 sheets or less–3/25 sheets or less–
1/1000 sheets or
less
1/500 sheets or
less
Environment A*
1
2/4000 sheets or
less
2/2000 sheets or
less
–
3
/ paper wrinkles / creased corner rate*
Paper Type
1
2/1000 sheets or
less
2/500 sheets or
less
Environment B*
3/4000 sheets or
less
3/2000 sheets or
less
3/100 sheets or
less
Environment B*
3/1000 sheets or
less
3/500 sheets or
less
6/4000 sheets or
less
6/2000 sheets or
less
6/1000 sheets or
less
6/500 sheets or
less
2
–
4
2
Note *1: Conditions for environment A (15 to 28 °C / 35 to 70 % RH)
Paper size:Standard-size
Humidity control: no regulation
*2: Conditions for environment B (10 to 30 °C / 15 to 65, 85 % RH)
Paper size:Standard-size
Humidity control: uncontrolled packed papers
*3 : The multiple sheet feeding rate does not include the performance at the boundary of
the originally loaded papers and additionally replenished papers.
*4: Counts creases more than C1 mm.
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PRINTING START POSITION ACCURACY
Table 1-21. Printing Start Position Accuracy
A4/A3Simplex printingDuplex printing
Main scanning direction Reference point (c)
Sub-scanning direction Reference point (a)± 2.5 mm± 2.5 mm
a
c
Printable Area
± 2.0 mm± 3.0 mm
b
f
Feed Direction
d
e
01000601
Figure 1-4. Printing Start Position Accuracy
HEIGHT OF CURL ON OUTPUT PAPER
Table 1-24. Height of Curl on Output Paper
Paper typeHeight of Curl
Standard paper, P lain paper30 mm or less
Transparency15 mm or less
Other special papersNo regulation
Note 1: The same for simplex and duplex printing
2: Measurement conditions:
Image occupation rate 5 % misaligned monochrome printing, or color
printing with 5 % of each color (total 20 %).
Print 10 sheets of 1p/J intermittent printing, then measure after an
interval of 1 minute.
Differs in accordance with the image occupation rate/array pattern
printing conditions.
Product lifetime 480,000 pa ges as sumin g the ratio of color and mo nochro me
printing i s 1:1; 5 years assuming the usage is 8,000 page/months.
The ratio of color and monochrome printing is 1:1
Color printing only:30,000 pages/month
6,000 pages (MaxPV/day) x 20 day s
1.4.3 Serviceability
Table 1-23. Length Standard of Measurement
A4
Simplex printing
Duplex printing
Main scanning direction (e)208 mm
Sub-scanning direct ion (f)289 mm
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MTTR
Average 30 minutes or less
The MTTR value indicated above represents the time for service personnel to
locate and correct the malfunction only, and the time for ex amining malfunction is
not included.
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1.5 Service Conditions
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Table 1-25. Ambient Temperature and Humidity
Temperature (ºC)Humidity (%RH)Other
Operating1 0 to 3515 to 85
Non-operating0 to 3510 to 85
AIR PRESSURE (ALTITUDE)
76 kPa or more (2,500 m or less)
LEVELNESS
Difference between front and back or left and right should be 1 º or less
No condensation allowed
1.5.1 Space Requirements
In order to ensure that the printer operates properly, provide at least as much space as
shown in the diagram below.
100
100
430
ILLUMINATION
330
3,000 lx or less (do not expose to direct sunlight)
130
Unit: mm
01000701
Figure 1-5. Space Requirements
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1.6 Conditions for Storage and Transport
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS
Table 1-26. Ambient Temperature and Humidity Conditions
ConditionTem perature (°C)
Normal conditions0 to 3515 to 80
Harsh condition s
High35 to 40High80 to 95
Low-20 to 0Low5 to 15
Humidity (%RH)
(No condensation allowed)
RESISTANCE TO AIR PRESSURE (ALTITUDE)
0 to 2,500 m
(However, this is not applicable when pressurized to 70.9275 kPa or more during air
transportation.)
DROPPING
Guarantee
period
12 months after
manufacture
Maximum of
one month
VIBRATION
No damage under the following conditions
Conforms to divisional Assessment Standard of Transport (T-AE-05-001).
Frequency5 to 55 Hz
1.5 G
Acceleration
Direction of application XYZ 3 directions
Frequency sweepLogarithmic sweep 10 minutes one way.
Number of cycles3 cycles for each direction (1 hour each)
(However, constant 7.5 mm double amplitude is assumed between 5
and 10 Hz.)
COMPRESSION
Conforms to divisional Assessment Standard of Transport (T-AE-05-001).
No damage with 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 sides dropping when packed.
Conforms to divisional Assessment Standard of Transport (T-AE-05-001).
Table 1-27. Dropping
Dropping height
StandardMain unit42 cm45.4 kg
Option
Duplex unit82 cm1.7 kg
500-sheet cassette unit82 cm6.8 kg
Package weight
(referential)
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1.7 Electrical Characteristics
NOTE: The following sections do not include any optional units.
ELECTRICAL FAST TRANSIENT /BURSTS (AC LINE NOISE)
Ensure the following conditions using evaluation methods compliant with IEC610004-4.
1 kV:No errors excluding insignificant dot errors
2 kV:No damage to parts
INSTANTANEOUS OUTAGES
No effect on printing quality.
DIP:1 cycle 100 % (at -10 % of rated current)
RESISTANCE TO STATIC ELECTRI CITY
Ensure the following conditions using evaluation methods compliant with IEC610004-2 and CISPR 24.
INSULATION RESISTANCE
10 MΩ or more
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
No dielectric break down during application of the voltages shown below for a one
minute period.
Table 1-28. Withstand Voltage
Model Type
120 VAC 1250 VAC 1000 V
230 VAC 1500 VAC 3000 V
LEAK CURRENT
Between prima ry and s econd ary
supply transformers
Between power supply line and
chassis
120 V: 0.25 mA or less
230 V: 3.5 mA or less
Contact electric discharge 4.5 kV: No error on any device after applying
Aerial electric discharge 8.5 kV:No error on any device after applying
INRUSH CURRENT
100 A and 1/2 cycles or less for a cold start in an atmosphere at 23 ºC or more.
Wave length:770-800 nm
Maximum output r a ting: 15 mW
UL60950 3rd Edition
CSA C22.2 No.60950
ELECTRICAL POWER HIGH FREQUENCY
230V:EN61000-3-3 (Flicker)
POWER CONSUMPTI O N
Conforms to International Energy Star Program standards
MISCELLANEOUS
Toner:Have no affect on the human body (conforms to OSHA,
TSCA, EINECS)
OPC:Have no affect on the human body (conforms to OSHA)
Ozone generation:Conforms to UL478 5th edition
Materials:Does not contain any materials prohibited in each country,
nor harmful substances above the permitted values
EMI STANDARDS
Table 1-31. EMI Standards
Model TypeApplicable Sta nda r ds
120 VFCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B
230 V
EN55022 (CIRSPR Publication 22), Class B
EN61000-3-2 (Harmonics) Class A
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1.9 Consumables/Periodic Replacement Unit
C A U T I O N
The print page-based service life values of the Consumables and
Periodical Replacement Parts are guidelines. The number of
printable pages changes depending on how they are printed. The
number of printable pages decreases depending on the intermittent
printing (where a few pages, one to several pages, are printed each
time), paper size, paper orientation, thick paper print ing, printed
document, frequent power-on/off, etc. Hence, the number of
printable pages of the consumables and periodical replacement
parts may become less than a half depending on the operating
conditions and environment of the user.