Ricoh J-P3, G106 Service Manual

Model J-P3

(Machine Code: G106)

SERVICE MANUAL

Subject to change

20 February 2004

!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.

4. The printer drives some of its components when it completes the warm-up period. Be careful to keep hands away from the mechanical and electrical components as the printer starts operation.

5. The inside and the metal parts of the fusing unit become extremely hot while the printer is operating. Be careful to avoid touching those components with your bare hands.

HEALTH SAFETY CONDITIONS

Toner and developer are non-toxic, but if you get either of them in your eyes by accident, it may cause temporary eye discomfort. Try to remove with eye drops or flush with water as first aid. If unsuccessful, get medical attention.

OBSERVANCE OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY STANDARDS

1. The printer and its peripherals must be serviced by a customer service representative who has completed the training course on those models.

2. The NVRAM module (option) installed on the controller has a lithium battery which can explode if replaced incorrectly. Replace the NVRAM only with an identical one. The manufacturer recommends replacing the entire NVRAM. Do not recharge or burn this battery. Used NVRAM must be handled in accordance with local regulations.

3. The optional fax and memory expansion units contain lithium batteries, which can explode if replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not recharge or burn the batteries. Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local regulations.

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. Dispose of replaced parts in accordance with local regulations.

4. When keeping used lithium batteries in order to dispose of them later, do not put more than 100 batteries per sealed box. Storing larger numbers or not sealing them apart may lead to chemical reactions and heat build-up.

5. Dispose of used fusing oil in accordance with local regulations.

LASER SAFETY

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based optical units in the field. The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.

!WARNING

Use of controls, or adjustment, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

!WARNING

WARNING: Turn off the main switch before attempting any of the

procedures in the Laser Optics Housing Unit section. Laser beams can seriously damage your eyes.

CAUTION MARKING:

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.

PCL

is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Ethernet

is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

PowerPC

is a registered trademark of International Business Machines

Corporation.

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights involved with those marks.

Symbols and Abbreviations

This manual uses the symbols and abbreviations shown below.

Symbol Meaning

☛

Refer to section number

Clip ring

Screw

Connector SEF Short Edge Feed LEF Long Edge Feed

Long Edge Feed (LEF)Short Edge Feed (SEF)

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.................................................................................................. 1-5

1.3.1 POWER SOCKETS FOR PERIPHERALS....................................... 1-5

1.3.2 INSTALLATION FLOW CHART....................................................... 1-6

1.3.3 INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS.................................................... 1-7

1.3.4 MOVING THE MACHINE................................................................. 1-8

1.3.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE................................................... 1-9

After Machine Test............................................................................... 1-9

Transporting Used Machine................................................................. 1-9

Necessary Adjustment ......................................................................... 1-9

Preparing the Printer.......................................................................... 1-10

1.4 OPTIONAL UNIT .................................................................................... 1-12

1.4.1 TWO-TRAY FINISHER.................................................................. 1-12

Accessory Check ............................................................................... 1-12

Installation Procedure ........................................................................ 1-12

1.4.2 PUNCH UNIT................................................................................. 1-18

Accessory Check ............................................................................... 1-18

Installation Procedure ........................................................................ 1-19

1.4.3 BOOKLET FINISHER .................................................................... 1-22

Accessory Check ............................................................................... 1-22

Adjusting the Height........................................................................... 1-23

Main Body .......................................................................................... 1-24

1.4.4 OPTIONAL PUNCH UNIT.............................................................. 1-27

Accessory Check ............................................................................... 1-27

Installation Procedure ........................................................................ 1-27

2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................................................... 2-1

2.1 USER MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 2-1

Maintenance Kit ................................................................................... 2-1

PM Alert Display................................................................................... 2-1

New Unit Detection .............................................................................. 2-1

PM Table.............................................................................................. 2-2

2.2 SERVICE MAINTENANCE....................................................................... 2-3

PM Counter Reset................................................................................ 2-3

PM Table.............................................................................................. 2-3

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................................ 3-8

3.3.5 LASER SYNCHRONIZING DETECTOR BOARDS ......................... 3-8

3.4 PAPER FEED........................................................................................... 3-9

3.4.1 REGISTRATION SENSOR AND RELAY SENSORS ...................... 3-9

3.4.2 BY-PASS FEED CLUTCH ............................................................. 3-10

3.4.3 PAPER FEED MOTOR.................................................................. 3-10

3.5 TRANSFER AND PAPER TRANSPORT UNIT ...................................... 3-11

3.5.1 TRANSFER UNIT .......................................................................... 3-11

3.5.2 TRANSFER BELT CLEANING UNIT............................................. 3-12

3.5.3 CLEANING BLADE AND CLEANING ROLLER............................. 3-12

3.5.4 TRANSFER UNIT DRIVE MOTOR................................................ 3-14

3.6 ID SENSORS.......................................................................................... 3-15

3.7 FUSING .................................................................................................. 3-16

3.7.1 CLEANING UNIT ........................................................................... 3-16

3.7.2 PRESSURE ROLLER.................................................................... 3-17

3.7.3 FUSING UNIT FAN........................................................................ 3-19

3.8 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS............................................................... 3-20

3.8.1 CONTROLLER AND BCU ............................................................. 3-20

3.8.2 NVRAM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ...................................... 3-22

NVRAM on the BCU........................................................................... 3-22

NVRAM on the Controller................................................................... 3-23

NVRAMs on the BCU and Controller ................................................. 3-24

3.8.3 HIGH VOLTAGE SUPPLY BOARD ............................................... 3-25

3.8.4 CIRCUIT BREAKER AND PSU FAN ............................................. 3-26

3.8.5 CHOKE COIL................................................................................. 3-26

3.8.6 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE MOTOR-K.............................................. 3-27

3.8.7 WASTE TONER VIBRATOR ......................................................... 3-28

4. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 4-1

4.1 MODEL J-P3 AND MODEL J-P2.............................................................. 4-1

4.2 PROCESS CONTROL ERROR CONDITIONS ........................................ 4-1

4.2.1 DEVELOPER INITIALIZATION RESULT......................................... 4-1

4.2.2 PROCESS CONTROL SELF-CHECK RESULT .............................. 4-2

4.2.3 LINE POSITION ADJUSTMENT RESULT....................................... 4-3

SC Code Classification ........................................................................ 4-4

4.3 SC TABLE ................................................................................................ 4-5

4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................... 4-15

4.4.1 IMAGE QUALITY........................................................................... 4-15

4.4.2 COLOR SHIFT............................................................................... 4-16

Adjustment Standard.......................................................................... 4-18

Preparation......................................................................................... 4-18

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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................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 HANDLING SERVICE PROGRAM MODE....................................... 5-1

Starting SP Mode................................................................................. 5-1

Selecting a Service Program................................................................ 5-2

Changing a Setting............................................................................... 5-2

Quitting SP Mode................................................................................. 5-2

Enabling Settings ................................................................................. 5-2

Line Position Adjustment...................................................................... 5-2

5.1.2 REMARKS ....................................................................................... 5-3

Abbreviations and Symbols.................................................................. 5-3

Possible Values.................................................................................... 5-3

Process Speed..................................................................................... 5-4

5.2 CONTROLLER SERVICE MODE............................................................. 5-5

5.2.1 SERVICE MODE TABLE................................................................. 5-5

5.2.2 BIT SWITCH PROGRAMMING ....................................................... 5-7

5.3 ENGINE SERVICE MODE........................................................................ 5-8

5.3.1 SERVICE MODE TABLE................................................................. 5-8

SP1-XXX (Feed) .................................................................................. 5-8

SP2-XXX (Drum)................................................................................ 5-15

SP3-XXX (Process)............................................................................ 5-26

SP5-XXX (Mode)................................................................................ 5-33

SP6-XXX (Peripherals) ...................................................................... 5-47

SP7-XXX (Data Log) .......................................................................... 5-48

SP8-XXX (Data Log 2) ....................................................................... 5-55

5.3.2 MEMORY CLEAR/COUNTER CLEAR .......................................... 5-65

5.3.3 INPUT CHECK TABLE .................................................................. 5-66

Table 1: Paper Height Sensor............................................................ 5-68

Table 2: Paper Size Switch (Tray 2)................................................... 5-68

Table 3: Paper Size (By-pass Table) ................................................. 5-69

5.3.4 OUTPUT CHECK TABLE .............................................................. 5-70

5.3.5 TEST PATTERN (SP5-997)........................................................... 5-74

5.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE............................................................................. 5-75

5.4.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE................................................................... 5-75

5.4.2 PRECAUTIONS............................................................................. 5-75

Handling SD Cards ............................................................................ 5-75

Upload or Download........................................................................... 5-75

Network Connection........................................................................... 5-75

5.4.3 FILE ARRANGEMENT .................................................................. 5-76

How the Program Works .................................................................... 5-76

Example ............................................................................................. 5-76

5.4.4 UPDATING .................................................................................... 5-77

Procedure........................................................................................... 5-77

Error Handling.................................................................................... 5-78

Power Failure..................................................................................... 5-78

5.4.5 NVRAM DATA UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD.......................................... 5-79

Uploading NVRAM Data .................................................................... 5-79

Downloading NVRAM Data................................................................ 5-80

5.4.6 ERROR CODE TABLE .................................................................. 5-81

5.5 SD CARD APPLI MOVE......................................................................... 5-82

5.5.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 5-82

5.5.2 MOVE EXEC.................................................................................. 5-83

5.5.3 UNDO EXEC.................................................................................. 5-84

5.6 CONTROLLER SELF-DIAGNOSTICS.................................................... 5-85

5.6.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 5-85

5.6.2 DETAILED SELF-DIAGNOSTICS.................................................. 5-86

5.7 USER PROGRAM MODE....................................................................... 5-87

Starting a User Program .................................................................... 5-87

Quitting a User Program .................................................................... 5-87

Menu List ........................................................................................... 5-87

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 .............................................................................................. 6-4

Descriptions ......................................................................................... 6-5

6.3 LASER EXPOSURE ................................................................................. 6-7

6.3.1 OVERVIEW...................................................................................... 6-7

6.3.2 OPTICAL PATH............................................................................... 6-8

6.3.3 LD SAFETY SWITCH ...................................................................... 6-9

6.4 PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT .................................................................. 6-10

6.4.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 6-10

6.4.2 DRUM CHARGE AND QUENCHING ............................................ 6-11

6.4.3 DRUM CLEANING......................................................................... 6-12

6.4.4 WASTE TONER COLLECTION..................................................... 6-13

Waste Toner Path .............................................................................. 6-13

Waste Toner Vibrator ......................................................................... 6-14

6.5 PAPER FEED LINE SPEED................................................................... 6-15

6.6 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION .................................. 6-16

6.6.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 6-16

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............................................................... 6-22

Level 2 Energy Saver Mode............................................................... 6-22

6.8 CONTROLLER ....................................................................................... 6-23

6.8.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 6-23

6.8.2 BOARD LAYOUT........................................................................... 6-24

6.8.3 CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS......................................................... 6-25

Paper Output Tray.............................................................................. 6-25

Stapling .............................................................................................. 6-25

Punching ............................................................................................ 6-26

6.9 HARD DISK ............................................................................................ 6-27

PERIPHERALS

BOOKLET FINISHER (B602)

1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT..................................B602-1

1.1 REGULAR TRAY................................................................................ B602-1

1.2 COVERS............................................................................................. B602-1

1.2.1 FRONT COVER......................................................................... B602-1

1.2.2 REAR COVER ........................................................................... B602-3

1.2.3 LEFT/RIGHT TOP AND TRAY UPPER COVER........................ B602-3

1.2.4 UPPER RIGHT COVER............................................................. B602-5

1.3 SIDE GUIDE ....................................................................................... B602-6

Removal......................................................................................... B602-6

Reassembly ................................................................................... B602-6

1.4 STAPLER UNIT .................................................................................. B602-7

Removal......................................................................................... B602-7

Adjusting the Stapler Gear Phase................................................ B602-10

1.5 FOLDING UNIT ................................................................................ B602-13

Removal....................................................................................... B602-13

Adjusting the Folding Unit Gear Phase ........................................ B602-15

1.6 STACK TRAY AND JOGGER FENCE.............................................. B602-16

1.6.1 STACK TRAY UNIT................................................................. B602-16

1.6.2 JOGGER FENCE UNIT ........................................................... B602-18

1.7 STAPLER MOTOR UNIT.................................................................. B602-20

1.8 TRANSPORT.................................................................................... B602-22

1.8.1 TRANSPORT MOTOR ............................................................B602-22

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 ................... B602-30

1.11 PUNCH UNIT, MOTORS, AND CONTROLLER ............................. B602-32

1.11.1 PUNCH UNIT AND PUNCH UNIT MOTOR........................... B602-32

1.11.2 REGISTRATION MOTOR...................................................... B602-34

1.11.3 CONTROLLER ...................................................................... B602-35

1.11.4 PHOTO SENSOR BOARD .................................................... B602-35

1.11.5 LED BOARD .......................................................................... B602-36

1.11.6 CHAD BOX FULL SENSOR BOARD AND LED BOARD ...... B602-37

1.11.7 ADJUSTMENT AND INITIALIZATION................................... B602-38

Sensor Voltage............................................................................. B602-38

Punch Type.................................................................................. B602-39

EEPROM...................................................................................... B602-39

2. SERVICE TABLES..............................................................B602-40

2.1 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS.................................................................. B602-40

Punch Controller Board................................................................ B602-40

3. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS ...............................................B602-41

3.1 GENERAL LAYOUT ......................................................................... B602-41

3.2 DRIVE............................................................................................... B602-42

3.3 CONTROLLER ................................................................................. B602-43

3.4 STACK TRAY ................................................................................... B602-44

3.4.1 SIMPLE OUTPUT.................................................................... B602-44

Mechanism................................................................................... B602-44

Stack-Tray Belt............................................................................. B602-44

3.4.2 SORT....................................................................................... B602-45

3.4.3 STACK..................................................................................... B602-46

Paddle.......................................................................................... B602-46

Stack-Tray Stopper ...................................................................... B602-46

Stack-Tray Guide Mechanism...................................................... B602-47

Stack-Tray Guide Mechanism...................................................... B602-48

Home Position.............................................................................. B602-48

Stapler Switch .............................................................................. B602-48

Safety Feature.............................................................................. B602-48

3.4.4 JOGGER FENCE..................................................................... B602-49

Action ........................................................................................... B602-49

Drive............................................................................................. B602-49

Home Position.............................................................................. B602-49

Paper Position.............................................................................. B602-50

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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 ............................................................................. B602-55

3.6 REGULAR TRAY.............................................................................. B602-57

Action and Drive........................................................................... B602-57

Ready Position............................................................................. B602-57

Paper Sensor ............................................................................... B602-58

Paper Full..................................................................................... B602-58

Fail Safe Feature.......................................................................... B602-58

3.7 SADDLE STITCH ............................................................................. B602-59

3.7.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................. B602-59

3.7.2 STACK TRAY .......................................................................... B602-60

3.7.3 STAPLER................................................................................. B602-60

3.7.4 PAPER TRANSPORT.............................................................. B602-61

3.7.5 PAPER OUTPUT..................................................................... B602-62

Folding Plate Mechanism............................................................. B602-62

Folding Plate Home Position........................................................ B602-62

Folder Rollers Mechanism ........................................................... B602-63

Folder Rollers Home Position....................................................... B602-63

Shape of Folder Rollers ...............................................................B602-64

3.8 PUNCH UNIT (OPTIONAL) .............................................................. B602-65

3.8.1 REGISTRATION...................................................................... B602-65

Slide Unit...................................................................................... B602-65

Home Position.............................................................................. B602-65

Registration.................................................................................. B602-65

3.8.2 PUNCH .................................................................................... B602-67

Types of Punch Unit..................................................................... B602-67

Drive............................................................................................. B602-67

Home Position.............................................................................. B602-67

Two Holes and Four Holes........................................................... B602-68

Two or Three Holes...................................................................... B602-69

SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................SPEC-1

2. SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES..............................................................SPEC-3

2.1 PAPER FEED ..............................................................................SPEC-3

2.2 PAPER EXIT................................................................................SPEC-4

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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

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1. INSTALLATION

1.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT

1. Temperature Range: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to 89.6°F)

2. Humidity Range: 15% to 80% RH

3. Ambient Illumination: Less than 2,000 lux (do not expose to direct sunlight)

4. Ventilation: 3 times/hr/person or more

5. Avoid exposing the machine to sudden temperature changes, which include:

1) Direct cool air from an air conditioner

2) Direct heat from a heater

6. Avoid installing the machine in areas that might be exposed to corrosive gas.

7. Install the machine at a location lower than 2,500 m (8,200 ft.) above sea level.

8. Install the machine on a strong, level base (☛ 1.1.2).

9. Avoid installing the machine in areas that may be subjected to strong vibration.

1.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL

Front to back: Within 5 mm (0.2")

Right to left: Within 5 mm (0.2")

G106I900.WMF

Ambient Humidity (%RH)

80%

70%

54%

30%

10°C 15°C25°C 32°C

15%

Recommended conditions:

15 to 25°C 30 to 70%RH

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1.1.3 MACHINE SPACE REQUIREMENT

Install the machine near the power source. The diagrams show the necessary space.

Printer

Printer and Finisher

[A]: Over 460 mm (18") [B]: Over 100 mm (4")

[C]: Over 550 mm (22") [D]: Over 700 mm (28")

! !

575mm

678mm

G106I901.WMF

! !

1450mm

678mm

G106I902.WMF

: Over 460 mm (18") B: Over 100 mm (4") C: Over 550 mm (22") D: Over 700 mm (28")

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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. Permissible voltage fluctuation: ±10%

3. Do not put or place anything on the power cord.

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1.2 OPTIONAL UNIT COMBINATIONS

No. Options Remarks

1 One-tray paper feed unit 2 Two-tray paper feed unit 3 Large capacity tray

You can install one of these three

4 Two-tray finisher One from No. 4 and No. 6; No. 8 necessary 5 Punch kit (3 types) No. 4 necessary; One of the three types 6 Booklet Finisher One from No. 4 and No. 6; No. 8 necessary 7 Punch unit (4 types) No. 6 necessary; One of the four types 8 Duplex unit

9 64 MB memory 10 128 MB memory 11 256 MB memory

You can install one of these three

12 40 GB HDD unit 13 IEEE 1284 14 IEEE 1394 15 IEEE 802.11b 16 Bluetooth

You can install one of these four

17 NVRAM memory

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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.

G106I903.WMF

1. Duplex unit

Rating voltage output connector for accessory Max. DC24V

2. Finisher

Rating voltage output connector for accessory Max. DC24V

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1.3.2 INSTALLATION FLOW CHART

The flow chart shows the installation procedure.

The two-tray finisher and the booklet finisher require ➀ the duplex unit and ➁ an optional paper tray unit or the LCT. Each punch unit is dedicated to the two-tray finisher or the booklet finisher.

Start

The paper feed

unit or LCT to be installed?

Place the printer on the paper feed unit or

LCT, and install it.

Install the controller options.

Install the punch unit.

Install the printer.

Yes

Specify the settings relevant to the

contract (see section 1.3.3).

Unpack the printer.

End

Yes

Install the finisher.

The controller options to be

installed?

The two-tray finisher

or booklet finisher to be

installed?

The punch unit to be installed?

Install the duplex unit.

Yes

The duplex unit to be installed?

G106I904.WMF

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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.

2. You must enable Meter Charge (SP5-930-001) for any meter click counter contract. The default is “OFF” (disabled).

3. If you set Meter Charge to “ON”, you must set Counter Methods (SP5-045) (developments/prints) in accordance with the contract (☛ 5.3.1). If you change the setting from “Prints” (default) to “Developments,” you cannot change the setting back again.

The table shows the SP Mode settings related to service contracts.

Service Program Function

Meter Charge > ON/OFF (SP5-930-001)

Enables or disables the Meter Charge. (Default: OFF [Disabled])

When enabled:

• The Counter menu appears immediately after you push

the Menu key. The Counter Method (SP5-045) sets the type of the counter.

• You can print the counter from the Counter menu.

• When the ACS mode is on, a monochrome page is

counted as such even if it follows a color page.

When disabled:

• The Counter menu is not displayed.

• The total counter starts from 0 (zero).

• When the ACS mode is on, a monochrome page is

counted as a color page if it follows a color page.

Meter Charge > Menu (SP5930-003)

Enables or disables the PM Alert for the PCUs, development units, and fusing unit. (Default: Click 1 [Enabled])

When the PM Alert is enabled, a message is displayed when one of the units needs to be replaced.

Meter Charge > Paper Transfer (SP5-930-005)

Enables or disables the PM Alert for the transfer unit and transfer cleaning unit. (Default: No Alert [Disabled])

Counter Method (SP5-045)

Tells the counter when to count (each development or each print). (Default: 1 [Prints])

Double Count (SP5-104)

Specifies whether the counter increase by +1 or by +2 when the paper size is A3 or 11" x 17". (Default: OFF [by +1])

Telephone Number Setting > Service (SP5-812-001)

Shows or sets the telephone number of the service representative.

Telephone Number Setting > Fax Telephone Number SP5-812-002

Shows or sets the fax number of the service station. The number is printed on the counter list when the Meter Charge is enabled. The user can send a fax message with the counter list.

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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. When using transportation equipment, see section 1.3.5.

The supports on the paper feed unit or LCT make it difficult to move the machine. You can remove them as necessary.

1. Check that the transfer belt is in the correct position.

2. Remove the supports [A] from both sides (! x 2 for each).

CAUTION: After moving the machine, reinstall the supports. Without them, the

machine may tip over when you draw out a paper tray or while you work on the printer.

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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.

1. When you do your tests

• Do not use the oil supply unit that comes as an accessory with the machine.

2. When you send the machine after the tests:

• Remove the oil supply unit that you used for the tests.

If you keep the oil supply unit installed in the machine, the oil supply roller in the fusing unit can move up and down during transportation. As a result, the oil supply roller constantly supplies oil to all the fusing mechanism. This oil can cause damage to the fusing mechanism, especially to the holder at the bottom of the unit.

Transporting a Used Machine

When you move a used machine to a different location, you must discard the oil supply unit (☛ After a Machine Test). After you install the machine at a new location, install a new oil supply unit.

Necessary Adjustment after Transportation

After you install the machine at a new location, do the Line Adjustment (SP5-993-

002) or the Auto Adjustment (Menu > Maintenance > Color Regist. > Auto Adjust).

When you do one of these programs, make sure that the tray fences are set correctly. If not set correctly, tray fences can make color images shift.

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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. Remove the supports (☛ 1.3.4).

3. Remove the toner bottles to prevent toner from flowing into the toner supply tubes during transport. This may cause the tube to be clogged with toner.

4. Put air packing into the toner cartridge holders to shield the toner supply entrances. This prevents toner from flowing out to the toner cartridge holders.

5. Set the lock pin [A] (which comes with the machine) in the transfer belt unit. NOTE: The lower end of the

transfer belt moves. The surfaces of the belt and PCU may be damaged by the friction between them if you transport the machine without locking the belt.

6. Make sure there is no paper left in the paper trays and fix down the bottom plates with a sheet of paper and tape.

7. Empty out the waste toner bottle and attach securing tape to prevent the bottle from coming out.

8. Empty out the waste oil bottle and attach securing tape to prevent the bottle from coming out.

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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. The surfaces of the belt and PCU may be damaged by the friction between them if you transport the machine with the two units in this position.

10. Attach shipping tape to the covers and doors, or shrink-wrap the machine tightly.

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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. Duplex-unit support .....................................................................1

Installation Procedure

!CAUTION

Turn off the main switch of the printer and unplug its power cord before starting the installation procedure.

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1. Remove all tape and packing materials.

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2. Fold the external tray [A].

3. Remove the support on the left side [B] (! x 2).

4. Set the link rail [C] on the link-rail holder [D].

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5. Install the link-rail holder (with the link rail) [A] on the printer [B] (! x 2).

6. Install the duplex-unit support [C] on the duplex unit (! x 3).

7. Adjust the position of the connection bracket [D] as necessary (! x 2):

• Upper position for the printer with

the two-tray paper feed unit or LCT.

• Lower position for the printer with

the one-tray paper feed unit.

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8. Attach the rail [A] to the finisher [B] (! x 1).

9. Connect the finisher [C] with the printer [D].

10. Connect the finisher cable to the connector of the printer.

11. Install the two trays [E] (! x 1 for each).

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12. Extend the external tray [A] of the printer.

13. Turn on the main power switch and check the operation.

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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. Step screw .......................................................................... 2

6. Hopper ................................................................................ 1

7. Spacer (2 mm) .................................................................... 1

8. Spacer (1 mm) .................................................................... 2

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