Epson SEPG00004 User Manual
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SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICE MANUALSERVICE MANUAL
A4 Color Laser Printer
EPSON AcuLaser Color 2000
SEPG00004
EPSON AcuLaser C2000 Revision C
Contents
Chapter 1 Product Descriptions
1.1 Overview
1.2 Controller Unit Specifications
1.2.1 Controller Basic Specifications .................................................. 15
1.2.2 Engine Specifications ................................................................ 15
1.2.3 Process Specification ................................................................ 20
1.2.4 Paper Specification ................................................................... 21
1.2.5 Sensors ..................................................................................... 23
1.2.6 Reliability, Durability, Serviceability ........................................... 26
1.2.7 Operating Conditions (Including Consumables) ........................ 27
1.2.8 Storage and Transport Environments (Including Consumables) 28
1.2.9 Electrical Characteristics ........................................................... 29
1.2.10 Applicable Standards and Regulations ................................... 30
1.2.11 Consumable Specifications ..................................................... 31
1.2.11.1 Developer cartridges ........................................................ 31
1.2.11.2 Photoconductor kit ............................................................ 32
1.2.11.3 Waste Toner Collector ...................................................... 32
1.2.11.4 Fuser Kit ........................................................................... 33
1.2.11.5 Transfer Belt Unit ............................................................. 33
1.3 Interface Specifications
1.3.1 Parallel Interface Specifications ................................................ 34
1.3.2 Ethernet Interface Specifications ............................................... 35
1.3.3 Optional Interface Specifications ............................................... 35
1.4 Control Panel
1.4.1 Exterior View and Names .......................................................... 37
1.4.1.1 LED Description ................................................................. 37
1.4.2 Button Functions ....................................................................... 38
1.4.3 One Touch Setting Modes ......................................................... 39
1.4.4 Panel Setting Item List .............................................................. 40
1.4.5 Explanation of Each Setting Menu and Items ........................... 47
1.4.5.1 Printing Menu ..................................................................... 47
1.4.5.2 Tray Menu .......................................................................... 48
1.4.5.3 Config Menu ....................................................................... 48
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1.4.5.4 Setup Menu ........................................................................ 50
1.4.5.5 Maintenance Menu ............................................................. 51
1.4.6 Service Operations .................................................................... 52
1.5 About RAM Expansion
1.6 Engine Restrictions
1.6.1 Restriction on Printing Speed .................................................... 54
1.6.1.1 Toner Duty Restrictions ...................................................... 54
1.7 Handling Precautions
1.7.1 Caution when there is a Power Failure ..................................... 55
1.7.2 Caution Regarding High Temperature Parts ............................. 55
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Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 Mechanism Overview
2.1.1 Gear Roller Arrangement .......................................................... 59
2.2 Printing Process
2.2.1 Paper Feed Mechanism ............................................................ 68
2.2.1.1 Tray 1 ................................................................................. 68
2.2.1.2 Tray 2 (Cassette 1) ............................................................. 69
2.2.1.3 Tray 3 (Cassette 2) ............................................................. 69
2.2.1.4 Timing Roller ...................................................................... 70
2.2.2 Charging Process ...................................................................... 70
2.2.3 Exposure Process ..................................................................... 72
2.2.4 Development Process ............................................................... 73
2.2.4.1 Toner Cartridge Rack ......................................................... 73
2.2.4.2 Toner Cartridge .................................................................. 75
2.2.4.3 Names of Unit Contacting Terminals .................................. 78
2.2.5 Transfer Process ....................................................................... 79
2.2.5.1 Mid-Transfer Belt Unit ........................................................ 79
2.2.5.2 Mid-Transfer ....................................................................... 79
2.2.5.3 Paper Transfer ................................................................... 80
2.2.6 Waste Toner Bottle ................................................................... 83
2.2.7 Suction Process ........................................................................ 84
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