Epson EPL-C8200 Service Manual

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Color Laser Printer

EPSON ColorPage -C8200

SEPG99-003

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PRECAUTIONS

Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.

DANGER

WARNING

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performin

Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performin

Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.

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 SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

About this manual

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CAUTIO N

NOTE

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the EPSON EPLC8200. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be precautions on the precedin

page.

iven to the

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

Describes the step-by-step procedur es for disassemblin

CHAPTER 4. DIAGNOSTICS

Provides Epson-approved methods for dia

CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides the step-by-step procedure s for troubleshootin

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicin

APPENDIX

Provides the followin

reference:

• Connector pin assi

• Electric circuit boards components layout

• Exploded dia

• Electrical circuit boards schematics

eneral overview and specifications of the

/assembling and adjusting the product.

nostics.

the product.

additional information for

nments

ram

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specif ic topic or to warn of possible dan present durin they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING

CHECK

PO INT

es.

messa

a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when

Indicates an operatin or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates an operatin or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in dama

May indicate an operatin

practice or condition that is necessar y to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provid e additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved throu

e to, or destruction of, equipment.

h a previous action.

or maintenance procedure, practice

or maintenance procedure, practi ce,

or maintenance procedure,

Abbreviation

ADC = Automatic Density Control AG = Analo ASSY = Assembly AUX. = Auxiliary B/W = Black and White BCR = Bias Char Bk = Black BK = Black BTR = Bias Transfer Roll BUR = Back Up Roll C = Cyan CART. = Cartrid CCW = Counterclockwise CL. = Clutch CLN = Cleanin CLK = Clock CONT. = Controller CR = Char CRU = Customer Replaceable Unit CRUM = CRU Monitor CW = Clockwise DB = Developin DEVE. = Developer DIAG. = Dia dpi = dots per inch DTS = Detach Saw ELEC. = Electric EP = Electrophoto

Ground

e Roll

(or Cleaner)

e Roll

Bias

nostic

raphy

FDR = Feeder FG = Frame Ground FRU = Field Replaceable Unit GND = Ground H/R = Heat Roll Hex = Hexadecimal HVPS = Hi I/F = Interface IBT = Intermediate Belt Transfer ID = Ima L = Left L/H = Left Hand L/P = Low Paper LD = Laser Diode LEF = Lon LVPS = Low Volta M = Ma MAG. = Ma MCU = Machine Control Unit MECH. = Mechanical MOT. = Motor MSI = Multi Sheet Inserter N/F = Normal Force N/P = No Paper NVM = Non Volatile Memory O/H = Option Hin OHP = Overhead Projector (In this manual, OHP means OHP film)

h Voltage Power Supply

e Density (or Identification)

Edge Feed

e Power Supply

enta

netic

OPC = Or P/H = Paper Handlin P/R = Pressure Roll PCDC = Pixel Count Dispense Control Pixel = Picture Cell PPM = Prints Per Minute PV = Print Volume PWB = Printed Wirin R = Ri R/H = Ri REGI. = Re ROS = Raster Output Scanner RTN = Ret urn SEF = Short Ed SG = Si SNR = Sensor SOL. = Solenoid SOS = Start Of Scan SPI = Scans Per Inch SYNC. = Synchronous TC = Toner Concentration TEMP. = Temperature TR = Transfer TRANS. = Transport WDD = Wide Ran XERO. = Xero Y = Yellow YMCBk = Yellow, Ma

anic Photo Conductor

Board

ht Hand

istration

e Feed

nal Ground

e Dynamic Damper

raphic

enta, Cyan, Black

Safety Information

To prevent accidents during a maintenance procedure, strictly observe the Warnin within the scope of this document. Do not do anythin in this manual. In addition to the descriptions below and those this manual, there are many situations and circumstances that are

erous. Be aware of these when you are working with the print e r.

dan

s and Cautions. Do not do anything that is dangerous or not

that is dangerous even if not specifically described

iven in

Power Supply

Before starting any service procedure, switch off the printer power and unplu printer when the power is applied, be aware of the pot ential for el ectrical shock and do all tasks by followin

the power cord from the wall outlet. If you must service the

the procedures in this manual.

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Do not touch any live part unless you are instructed to do so by a service procedure. The LVPS power supply switch/inlet part is li ve even when the power switch has been turned off. Do not touch any live part.

Mechanical Components

Safety Components

If you service a driving assembly (e.g., gears), first turn off the power and unplu

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the power cord. Then manually rotate the assembly.

Do not touch the driving part (e.g., gears) while the assembly (printer) is being driven.

The printer is equipped with safety components (e.g., interlock switches, fuses, thermostat) and safety switches for protectin and service personnel from injury and the equipment from dama

The printer has two interlock switches, two saf ety switches and two interlock connectors that serve as the main safety mechanism.

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Front Cover Switch R This switch is turned off when the Front Cover Assembly is opened. It cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) from the power supply unit to stop all operat ions and di sconnec ts the out put (5VDCLD) circuit from the power supply and stops the laser beam emission. This switch consists of the followin

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A switch that cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) to the control circuits and related parts.

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A switch that directly cuts off the power supply circuit (5VDC-LD) to the laser beam output circuit.

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Front Cover Switch L This is a safety switch. This switch is turned off when the Front Cover Assembly is opened, causin to stop operatin

two switches:

the printer without control units

users

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Top Cover Switch This is an interlock switch that directly cuts off the power supply (5VDC-LD) circuit to the laser beam output circuit. This switch is turned off when the Top Cover Assembly is removed, cuttin output (5VDC-LD) circuit from the power supply unit and stoppin the laser beam emission.

off the

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Exit Chute Switch This switch is a safety switch. Thi s switch i s turned off when t he Exit Upper Assembly (the cover on the upper left side of the printer) is opened.

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P/J91 (Connector that connects the Main Harness Assembly and

istration Harness Assembly)

Re This is an interlock connector that cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) to the control circuit and related parts. This connector is disconnected when the Main P/H Assembly (pullout type unit on the ri the output (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) from the power supply and stoppin the printer operation without control units.

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P/J71 (Connector that connects the Fuser Connector and Fuser Harness Assembly) This is an interlock connector that cuts off the power supply (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) to the control circuit and related parts. This connector is disconnected when the Fuser Assembly (pull-out type unit on the left side of the printer) is pulled out, cuttin output (24VDC, 5VDC-LD) from the power supply and stoppin printer operation without control units.

ht side of the printer) is pulled out, cutting off

off the

the

Laser Beam

The printer has two interlock switches: the Front Cover Switch R and the Top Cover Switch. The purpose of these switches is to turn off the laser beam emission if any of t he pri nter cover s ha ve been op ened; this protects the user or service personnel from exposure to the laser beam from the ROS Assembly.

NOTE:The laser beam has a narrower frequency band and more

coherent phases than any other light (s unlight , electr ic light ). It has excellent monochromaticity and convergence. A thin laser beam reaches long distances. Because of its convergence characteristic, the laser beam converges into one point, causing high density and high temperature. A laser beam is harmful to the human body.

A laser beam may be emitted durin turn on these interlock switches simultaneously under any circumstances except in a normal operation.

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Do not expose yourself to the laser beam to prevent injury (blindness).

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Do not open the cover that has the laser beam warning label.

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If you disassemble or assemble the printer, turn off the power.

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If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly follow the instructions in thi s manual.

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If you have to activate the printer while pressing the Front Cover Switch R by hand or with a tool, remove the Top Cover. (Do not turn on these interlock switches simultaneously under any circumstances except in a normal operation.)

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Understand how the laser beam functions and take maximum precautions not to injure yourself or anyone around you.

a maintenance operation. Do not

NOTE:The laser beam in this printer is invisible.

High Temperature Assembly

Parts

To prevent you from becoming injured or burned, do the following: Before workin Assembly), turn off the power, unplu cools down.

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with a high temperature Assembly (e.g., Fuser

the power cord and wait until it

The high temperature Assembly is very hot immediately after any printer operations. Wait at least 40 minutes before you start working on the printer.

To prevent you from becoming injured, keep the following in mind:

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When handlin posture to protect your back whenever you lift, move or place parts.

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Be careful not to injure yourself with the sharp ed

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Do not work with wet or oily hands-you may drop a part or injure yourself. Dry your hands first.

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When pullin force. Pull out the part carefully and slowly step by step.

Do not lift, move or place heavy parts in a body posture that is likely to cause injury to yourself or cause the part to drop.

heavy parts (including the printer itself), use good

es of the parts.

out a part (including a harness), do not use too much

Consumables

Improper Printer Use

Some parts may cause a particulate explosion or fire if handled improperly. Do not handle these parts near fire or throw into a fire. Some materials (e. Do not swallow or inhale these materials or allow them to come in contact with the eyes. Help to protect those around you and follow the prohibiti ons a swallowin all times. Place a sheet inside or under the printer so that the floor or workbench is protected. If the Developer or Fuser Oi l wash with clean water.

NOTE:The printer has the following consumable parts:

or inhaling those materials. Be caref ul to protect the eyes at

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Drum Cartridge

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Oil Roll Assembly

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Toner Cartridge M

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Toner Cartridge Bk

., Developer or Fuser Oil) may cause bodily injury.

ainst

ets on your clothing, dry it with a c loth and

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Waste Toner Box

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Toner Cartridge Y

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Toner Cartridge C

Modifying, revising, tampering with the printer, especially to the safety mechanism, is strictly prohibited in all circumstances.

Manual Contents

Chapter 1 Product Descriptions Chapter 2 Operating Principles Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly / Adjustment Chapter 4 Diagnostics Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Maintenance Appendix

Revision Status

Revision Issued Date Description

(Preliminar

revision)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

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Tabl e of Co nt en t s

Features.................................................................................................. 1

Specifications........................................................................................ 3

Basic Specifications.......................................................................... 3

Paper Specification......................................................................... .. 8

Reliability and Durability.................................................................. 11

Operating Environment................................................................... 13

Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation............. 14

Electrical Specification.................................................................... 14

Process Specifications .................................................................... 15

Applicable Standards ...................................................................... 16

Options and Consumable Products ................................................ 16

Toner cartridge 17 Drum Cartridge 18 Fuser Oil Roll 18

Waste Toner Box 19

Regularly Replaced Parts ............................................................... 19

Exterior Dimensions........................................................................ 19

Controller Specifications................................................................. 20

Controller Board Jumper Settings................................................... 21

Interface Specifications . ..................................................................... 21

Parallel Interface Specification........................................................ 22

Ethernet Interface........................................................................... 24

Type B Interface.............................................................................. 25

Control Panel....................................................................................... 26

Appearance and Descriptions......................................................... 26

LED Description 27

Button Functions............................................................................. 28

Service Functions................................................................................ 30

Hex Dump Mode............................................................................. 30

Support Mode ................................................................................. 30

EEPROM Initialization..................................................................... 30

Formatting the Flash ROM Module................................................. 31

Updating the Program ROM ........................................................... 31

ROM Module Copy ......................................................................... 31

Panel Setting Initialization............................................................... 31

Maintenance Mode......................................................................... 31

Error Recovery Operation............................................................... 32

Panel Setting........................................................................................ 33

Setting Methods.............................................................................. 33

OneTouch mode 33

Sele cType mode 33

SelecType Setting Menu List. ......................................................... 35

Details of Menus and Settings........................................................ 39

RAM Expansion.............................................................................. 45

EPSON ColorPage EPL-C8200 Revision A

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1.1 Features

64-bit high speed memory: SDRAM DIMM

(Same as EPL-C8000)

The EPSON ColorPage EPL-C8200 is a non-impact color page printer that is designed based on the EPL-C8000. This printer is mainly improved on a controller basis. The main features of the pri n ter are as follows:

Engine features (Same as for EPL-C8000)

1. Designed for performance in true business environments. Supports sizes from A5 to A3W. Printing speed (on A4/Letter) is 4ppm for color printing, 16ppm for monochrome printing.

2. Supports high-resolution full color (True 600dpi).

3. Can generate high-quality prints on special (dedicated) paper.

4. Supports thick sheets and OHP (dedicated OHP sheets).

5. Easy to maintain for a color laser printer.

6. The printer is equipped with the 2 standard paper feed bins; Paper tray (150 sheets; A3W) and standard universal cassett e (250 sheets: A3).

7. Installing an optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit provides 4 bins with a maximum capacity of 900 sheets. With a Large Capacity Paper Unit installed, the printer has 5 bins holding up to 1150 sheets.

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64MB RAM standard: expandable up to 256MB (2 expansion

slots) (Same as EPL-C8000)

2. Color management technology Enhanced ASIC supported

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Color management technology included in hardware for faster image manipulation

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AcuLaser Color Halftoning and CRIT (Color RIT) supported

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New compression technology enables further reduction in RAM use compared to EPL-C8000.

3. Monochrome print technology

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AcuLaser Color Halftoning (for Color Copy Stati on 8200) and RIT supported

4. Two standard interfaces

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Bi-directional parallel I/F: IEEE1284 compliance, ECP

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Ethernet interface (100Base -TX/10Base-T)

5. installation of expansion RAM (DIMMs) improves the fol lowing:

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AcuLaser Color Halftoning drawing area

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Print data processing speed

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Resolution

6. Toner save mode for both black and monochrome prints enabled.

8. Standard paper ejection is face down (up to 250 sheets). Face-up ejection is also available (up to 150 sheets).

Controller features (Specific to EPL-C8200)

1. Newly developed high-speed controller

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New 64-bit RISC CPU: R5000- 200MHz

7. ROM update function with a flash DIMM installed (for RCC)

8. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) can be installed.

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EPSON ColorPage EPL-C8200 Revision A

Software features

1. ESC/Page-Color increases AcuLaser Color Halftoning speed.

2. Bidirectional EJL and MIB can retri eve printer status and mo nitor the printer environment.

3. Remote panel function using the Web browser (for JAVA JSSK1.1)

4. Electrical sort system with an optional HDD Expanded I/F data buffer size (for Ethernet I/ F only) Font registration in the PostScript3 mode

5. Full compatibility with the EPL-N2700:

LJ4, GL2, 1239X, ESC/Page (monochrome)

6. Supports PostScript3 when used with an optional EPSON RIP Station XXXX or Adobe PostScrip 3 Module.

7. Used with SC6000 (optional), color copy (EPSON Color Copy Station) is enabled.

8. Font Management function by the EPSON FONT Manager Supports 96 screen fonts, including 31 fonts suppor ted by the printer.

Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPL-C8200

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EPSON ColorPage EPL-C8200 Revision A

1.2 Specifications

This section describes specifications for this printer.

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

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Method: Semi-conductive laser beam scanning and

dry electrophotographic process

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Resolution: 600 DPI

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Print mode:

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B/W mode: St andard monochrome print mode that

supports the fastest speed.

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Color mode: Color mode which uses the color toner of Y,

M, C, and BK.

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Speed mode:

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Standard mode: Transports paper at the highest speed

supported by the printer.

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Half speed mode: Low speed mode that enables better fusing

for thick paper (over 105 g/m OHP sheet.

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Print speed: See Table 1-1.

) envelopes, and

Table 1-1. Speed Mode

Print mode Speed mode LT/A4 LEF*1 2UP

B/W Standard mode 16 PPM or more 8PPM or more

Half speed mode 2.7 PPM or more 1.3PPM or more

Color Standard mode 4 PPM or more 2PPM or more

half speed mode 1.8 PPM or more 0.9PPM or more

*1: [LEF, or Long Edge Feed]

The longer edge of the paper is the top toward the paper feed direction. [SEF, or Short Edge Feed] The shorter edge of the paper is the top toward the paper feed direction.

*2: In this mode, the printer prints two print images on the IBT bel t and the images

are transferred in seque nc e on to two sh eets of paper. It is available for L T/A4 (LEF) or smaller.

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First print*:

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Face-up: B/W: 20 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)

B(LD)/A3 SEF

Color: 42.6 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)

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Face-down: B/W: 24.9 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)

Color: 47.6 seconds or less (LT/A4 LEF)

NOTE: First print is def ined as the du ration taken a fter receiv ing the

start command until outputting the first pri n t. It is applicable when a feeder is selected in the standard mode. (Not applied during the process control opera ti on.)

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Warm-up time: Within 300 seconds

(at 22

°C, 55% Rh, rated voltage)

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Paper handling: See Table 1-2.

Table 1-2. Paper Feeding

Paper source Available feeder

Standard Tray (MSI)

Cassette Unit*

Standard universal

2 *7

cassette

*1 *6

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Standard feeder 250 sheets

Optional A3W cassette Standard feeder 250 sheets

Optional Large Capacity Paper Unit *

Optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit *

250 x 3 feeder

(option) 250 x 2 feeder

(option)

*1: Change the side guide position in the MSI tray for paper whose width is more than 304.8mm (12”) *2: Each casssettes is equi pped with the side guide a nd end guide that als o serve to detect paper siz e. They are set by the use r. With an optional

Large Capacity Paper Unit installed, 4 cassettes (maximum) can be used and, including a standard tray, up to 1150 sheets can be set.

*3: Composed of 3 p ap er c as set ts (eac h h ol ds 250 sheets). Each pa per cassette unit is c om pa tib le with a standard uni ve rsa l c as sette and can

be set in any slot.

*4: Composed of 2 p ap er c as set ts (eac h h ol ds 250 sheets). Each pa per cassette unit is c om pa tib le with a standard uni ve rsa l c as sette and can

be inserted in any slot.

*5: Note the following points when setting envelopes:

- Open flaps and set them facing to the tailing side.

- Set envelopes with the longer edges first. Length (excluding flap) must be shorter than width.

- The minimum length with a flap open must be 143mm.

- The minimum width must be 90mm. *6: Paper out condition is detected. *7: Paper out and paper near empty conditions are detected for each cassette.

Paper near empty condition: 40 sheets ± 30 sheets (condition: Fuji Xerox L paper, 64g/m

Capacity

(Thickness)

150 sheets

90 x 139.7 - 330.2 x 457.2 mm 60 - 105g/m2, 16 - 20 lb (N ormal

Paper size Available paper thickness

(16mm) 75 sheets 90 x 139.7 - 330.2 x 457.2 mm

OHP sheet/Labels/Thick paper

20 sheets Envelopes

Monarch, C10, DL, C6 B5 LEF, Letter LEF, A4 LEF,

(28mm)

B4, A3, Legal, Executive LEF, Ledger (B)

A3W (304.8 x 420 - 328 x 453

(28mm) 250 sheets

(28mm)

mm) Letter LEF, A4LEF, B4, A3,

Legal LEF, Executive LEF, Ledger (B)

)

paper, Recommended paper) 105 - 220g/m

(Thick paper, Special paper)

60 - 105g/m

(Normal paper,

1.2.2 Paper Specification

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Paper specifications: See Table 1-6.

Table 1-6. Paper Specifications

Paper Type

Recommended paper 4024 paper (B/W), X-pression paper (color) Normal Paper Normal copier paper, Recycled paper,

Special Paper OHP film, Card stock, Labels, Color paper, Thick

NOTE: lb: Ream Weight = lb/500sheets/17” x 22”

g/m

= 0.2659763 lb

NOTE: Before purchasing a large amount of paper, try it ou t and

check that it is properly fed.

NOTE: Avoid using the types of paper listed below to prevent

abnormal printing, paper jam, and printer malfunction.

- C arbon paper, non-carbon paper, thermal paper, impact paper, acidic paper

- Paper that has gone through a thermal or an ink-jet printer.

- Paper that is too thick or thin.

- Wet (damp) paper

- Paper to which a special coating has been applied, or colored paper that has gone through surface process.

- Paper that has been lubricated (too smooth or slippery).

- Paper whose texture is different on the front and back.

- Paper with holes for binders and perforations.

- Paper with irregular shape or not cut with right angles.

- Paper with labels that come off and stick easily.

- Paper with glue, staples, or paper clips attached.

- Special ink-jet paper (Super Fine Paper, glossy film, and so on.)

- OHP sheets for other color laser printers, monochr ome printers, and photocopiers.

- 105g/m2 (16lb - 28lb)

60g/m

paper (105g/m

- 220g/m2), DTP paper, Envelopes

- Paper that has gone through other color laser printers, monochrome printers, and photocopiers.

- Pasted paper

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Paper source classification:See Table 1-7.

Table 1-7. Paper Usability for Each Paper Source

Paper source

Standard (MSI) tray RF P P P P P P Standard universal cassette RF P N N N N N A3W cassette* Large Capacity Paper Unit

500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit

Recommended

paper

RF P NNNNN RF P N N N N N

Normal

paper

OHP

sheet

Postcard Labels

Special paper

Thick

paper*

Envelope

NOTE: RF

*1:

105 - 220g/m

*2:

MON, C10, DL, C6

*3:

Option

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Guaranteed print area: See Figure 1-2.

: Reliable feeding and good image quality, P: Possible, but limited to paper generally available, N: Not supported

4m m 4m m

4m m

G uaranteed print area

4m m

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Maximum guaranteed print area: Area with a margin of 4 mm from each side Applied to a paper size up to 297mm (11.7”) width x 431.8mm (17”) length.

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Maximum printable area: 320mm (12.6”) width x 449.2mm (17.7”) length

Figure 1-2. Guaranteed Print Area

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Printable area: Paper whose width is 304.8mm (12”) or shorter: From the edge

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When the standard universal cassette, Large Capacity Pape r

Unit, or 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit is used. Paper whose width is longer than 304.8mm (12”)*: From the point with a margin of 5mm

* When loading paper whose width is more than 304.8 mm (12”),

4m m

304.8m m (12,6")

296.8m m (11.7")

4m m

the standard cassette (MSI) is shi fted and pri nt positi on starts with a margin of 5 mm from the paper edge (a). This change is applied to paper loaded from the A3W cassette.

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When the standard tray (MSI) or A3W cassette is used.

330.2m m (13")

4m m

457.2m m (18")

(a )

320m m (12,6")

297m m (11.7")

Printable area

Paper feeding direction

457.2m m (18")

431.8m m (17")

Printable area

Paper feeding direction

Side guide position for paper w hose w idth is 304.8 m m (12") or less

M axim um size of paper: 304.8 m m (11.2") w idth x 457.2 m m (18") length Printable area: 296.8 m m (11.7") w idth x 449.2 m m (17.7") length G uaranteed print area: 296.8 m m (11.7") w idth x 431.8 m m (17") length

Figure 1-4. Printable Area 2

Side guide position for paper w hose w idth is 304.8 m m or shorte

Side guide position for paper w hose w idth is m ore than 304.8 m m Length betw een the guides is 12.6m m

M axim um size of paper: 330.2 m m (13") w idth x 457.2 m m (18") length Printable area: 320.0 m m (12.6") w idth x 449.2 m m (17.7") length G uaranteed print area: 297 m m (11.7") w idth x 431.8 m m (17") length

Figure 1-3. Printable Area 1

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Print area

Paper feeding direction

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1.2.3 Reliability and Durability

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MPBF:

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Printer including standard tray (MSI): 38,000 pages or more (95,000 images or more*)

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Printer including optional 250 sheet x 3 feeders: 32,000 pages or more (80,000 images or more*)

Print position accuracy:

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Main scan direction:Reference position (c)

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Sub scan direction:Reference position (a)

± 2.5 mm

± 2.0 mm

See Figure 1-5.

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Paper skew: See Figure 1-5 and Table 1-9.

NOTE: Figured out based on the MPBF in condition that the job

ratio of the color and monochrome prints is 1: 1, since 1 page of color print is formed with 4 images.

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Paper feed reliability: See Table 1-8.

Table 1-8. Paper Feed Reliability

Recommended

paper

Standard paper tray

Paper jam rate 1/500 or less 1/100 or less 1/100 Multiple feeding rate 1/ 80 or less 1/50 or less 1/50

Standard universal cassette / Large Capacity Paper Unit / 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit(option)

Paper jam rate 1/3,000 or less 1/2,000 or less Multiple feeding rate 1/800 or less 1/500 or less

A3W cassette (option)

Paper jam rate 1/2,000 or less Multiple feeding rate 1/500 or less

* Do not feed envelopes at high temperature to avoid adhering. * Statistics for envelopes only apply to front fac e feeding u nder norma l temper-

ature. (back side feeding is not in cluded.)

NOTE: Paper jam or multiple feeding occurred to the top sheet of

Normal paper Special paper *

Figure 1-5. Paper Skew

Table 1-9. Paper Skew

Direction A4 (landscape) A3

Main scan direction (|c-d| ) Sub scan direction (|a-b|)±2.0mm(e=271mm)

1.5mm(f=196mm)

3.0mm(f=406mm)

2.0mm(f=271mm)

an added stack of paper is ignored.

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Durability:

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Printer: 180,000 sheets* (450,000 images) A4 LEF or 5 years, whichever comes first. Parts regularly repl aced by the service is ignored.

* 450,000 sheets if the printer is used for monochrome print only. In

color printing, one page is formed with 4 images, and the value “180,000” sheets is figured out in the condition that the job ratio of monochrome and color printings is 1:1.

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Standard tray (MSI): 72,000 sheets

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250sheets x 3 feeders: 135,000 sheets (45,000 sheets x 3)

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MTTR: Within 30 minutes (average)

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Curl height at ejection:Less than

± 15mm (Color printing with the

image ratio of 5% in non- aligned condition, which varies depending on the image rate and aligning pattern.)

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1.2.4 Operating Environment

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Temperature: 10 to 32°C

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Humidity: 15% to 85% RH (without condensation)

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Air pressure (altitude):760 hPa or more (2500 meters or les s)

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Levelness: Front - rear direction on the table:5mm or less (within 641mm)

Right - left direction on the table:10 mm or less (within 560mm)

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Luminosity: 3000 lux or less (not to exposed to direct

sunlight)

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Surrounding environment:See Figure 1-6.

Ventilation

R equired w hen pullin g out the FU SE R U N IT to remove jammed paper.

* 511 m m w ith a face-up tray installed.

Ventilation

R equired w hen pulling out the paper path unit to rem ove jam m ed paper.

R equired w hen pullin g out the standard paper c a s s e tte u n it to lo a d paper.

Figure 1-6. Space Requirement

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1.2.5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation

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temperature and Humidity:See Table 1-10.

Table 1-10. Environmental Conditions 1

Temperature Humidity Guaranty

Normal condition 0 - 35 Extreme condition High: 35 - 40 °C

*1:

Without condensation.

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Storage air pressure (altitude)

C 15 - 80%RH

Low: -20 - 0

High: 80 - 95%RH* Low: 5 - 15%RH*

0 - 2500 meters (0 up to 15000m is possible during ai r shippi ng, but the air pressure in the cargo room must be 0.7 hPA or more.)

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Drop test: See Table 1-11.

Table 1-11. Drop Test

Height Test times

Bottom: 457 mm (18”) Once

Free drop

Ridge drop 45 7 mm (18”)

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Resistance to vibration

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Frequency: 2 - 500 Hz

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Acceleration: 12.6 m/s

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Direction: 3 directions (X, Y, Z)

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Duration: 30 minutes (single way)

Other than bottom: 305mm (12”)

(on a vibrating board)

*1: Overall rms value *2: Z=vertical, X and Y=horizontal

Once for each surface (total of 5 times)

Once for each side (total of 4 times)

For 12 months One month (Max.)

1.2.6 Electrical Specifications

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AC line noise

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Pulse width: 50 to 1000 ns

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Pulse polarity:

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Repeat: Not synchronized

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Modes: Common/normal

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Voltage: 1kv (However, the parts can withstand up to

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Instant cutoff: DIP 100% (at rated voltage-10%) for one

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Electrostatic durability: No possibility of any error which affects on print quality under the following conditions.

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Atmospheric discharging:

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Contact discharging:

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Rush current: 1/2 cycle, 100A or less

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Insulation resistance: 10 M Ω or more

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Dielectric strength: There is no breakdown when the following voltages are applied for one minute.

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100V/120V model: AC 2000V (Between primary and secondary sides) AC 1000V (Between primary side and chassis)

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220V/240V model: AC 2000V (Between primary and secondary sides) AC 1500V (Between primary side and chassis)

+/−

2kv without damage.)

cycle with normal print quality.

± 8KV

± 6KV

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Leakage current:

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100 V model: 0.5mA or less

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120V model: 3.5mA or less

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220V/240V model: 3.5mmA or less

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Condition: 1.5K Ω, 0.15uF

(between non-metallic parts and frames)

1.2.7 Process Specifications

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Printing method: Dry electrophotographic with 2 ingredients

Using the intermediate belt transfer system

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Light source: Semi-conductive laser beam

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Exposed object: OPC drum (organic photo conductor)

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Charging method: Roller transfer system

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Developing method: Exposed part developing system

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Toner: Single-ingredient nonmagnetic toner with

carrier

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1st transfer: Intermediate belt transfer system

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2nd transfer: Roller transfer system

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Fusing: Heat roller system

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Density adjustment: Automatic (can not be set by user)

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

1.1 Features

1.2 Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

1.2.2 Paper Specification

1.2.3 Reliability and Durability

1.2.4 Operating Environment

1.2.5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation

1.2.6 Electrical Specifications

1.2.7 Process Specifications