Ricoh SR500 Technical Bulletin

Technical Bulletin No. RTB-005

SUBJECT: Finisher Version Information DATE: July 15, ’93

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PREPARED BY: H. Kokubo
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CLASSIFICATION:

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Troubleshooting
Retrofit Information

Revision of service manual
Information only
Other

FROM: Copier Technical Support Section

MODEL: F5
(Gestetner 25101/
Nashuatec 53101)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. UNIQUE FUNCTIONS OF THE FINISHER
VERSION MODEL 3

2. FUNCTIONAL DETAILS 3

2.1 COPY MODE 3

1. Simplex original to simplex copy mode ........................................ 4

2. Simplex originals to duplex copy mode ........................................ 4

3. Duplex original to duplex copy mode .......................................... 6

4. Duplex original to simplex copies mode ...................................... 6

2.2 ALTERNATE PAPER FEEDING TIMING CHART 7

2.3 ACCOUNTING MODES 10

1. How to e nter the c opy mod e .......... ........ .......... ........ ........ ........ ... 10

2. How to leave the copy mode in the accounting mode ................. 10

3. How to set the accounting modes ................................................. 10

4. How to enter the copy mode in the accounting mode

for servicing .................................................................................. 10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2.4 COVER SHEET AND CHAPTERING MODES 11

1. How the copies are collated into sets in the duplex

copy mode with the cover or chaptering mode ............................ 11

2. How the designated original is copied in the duplex

original to duplex copy mode ........................................................ 12

2.5 DIFFERENCES IN MECHANISM BETWEEN

THE ADF AND RDH 13

1. Recycle arm solenoid .................................................................... 13

2. Original transport drive motor ........................................................ 13

3. Instruction decal ............................................................................. 13

3. NEW SELF-DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE FINISHER 14

4. MAIN CONTROL BOARD DIP SWITCH SETTING 15

5. MEAN POWER CONSUMPTION DATA 16

6. USER TOOLS 17

1. User tools unique for the finisher version ..................................... 17

2. User utility table (user tool no. 10) ................................................ 18

7. SERVICE TOOLS 19

1. Service tools unique for the finisher version ................................. 19

2. Utility modes unique for the finisher version ................................. 21

3. Utility mode comparison table of the sorter,

sorter/stapler, and finisher ............................................................ 22

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1. UNIQUE FUNCTIONS OF THE FINISHER VERSION MODEL

The major differences between the sorter version and finisher version of the F5 are
as follows:

1. Permits the installation of the optional finisher (with the original recirculating
motion of the RDH).

2. Permits the installation of the optional key counter bracket and printer connector
unit.

3. New or modified user and service tools.

4. Advanced cover and chaptering modes.

5. Enables the use of the normal accounting mode and of the security accounting
mode.

6. Satisfies the German electromagnetic field interference standard (VDE 243).

2. FUNCTIONAL DETAILS

2.1 COPY MODES

There are two copy modes: sort and stack. In the stack mode copies of the same
page are grouped together. When this mode is selected with user tool number 10,
the originals set in the stack original feed table of the RDH are copied just like with
the sorter or sorter/stapler version machine. The originals are fed and returned to
the table just once (ADF mode).

On the other hand, in the sort mode the copies are assembled as sets in
sequential order. This mode is always selected when originals are set in the stack
feed table of the RDH, except when the stack mode is selected. In this mode, the
RDH performs the original recirculating motion (RDH mode).

The following explains the differences in original and copy paper motions when
simplex or duplex copies are made from the simplex or duplex originals in the sort
mode:

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1. Simplex original to simplex copy mode

One original feeding cycle makes one set of copies. To make more sets of copies,
originals recirculate in the RDH accordingly. (Copies are always collated into sets.)

When copy delivery to the finisher is selected, the copies are inverted in the
finisher in order to stack the copies with the image side down on the shift tray. The
copies are stacked in page order.

When one original is set in the stack original feed table, the original is recirculated
once, as usual. Then, the machine detects that only one original has been set.
The original is again fed from the table, then the machine enters the original
non-recirculating mode (ADF mode) to complete copying. The original stays on the
exposure glass until the copy run finishes.

2. Simplex originals to duplex copy mode

In case of the other RDH and finisher systems, usually two cycles of the simplex
original feeding makes one set of duplex copies. The first cycle of the original
feeding is to make copies of the odd pages of originals. The copies are stacked in
the duplex tray. Then, for the second original feeding, the even pages of originals
are copied onto the reverse sides of the copies from the duplex tray. This motion
is repeated until all the desired sets of copies are completed.

For this copier, the alternate paper feeding system is used to speed up the
simplex to duplex copy job. The first original feeding is just like the other RDH and
finisher systems. The odd pages of originals are copied and the copies are
stacked in the duplex tray. However, the second original feeding and the following
steps are different.

Unlike the other RDH and finisher systems, from the second original feeding, both
the odd and even pages of originals are copied in one original feeding cycle. (This
means that originals are copied in sequential order.) The alternate paper feeding
system allows this.

When the odd page of originals is copied, paper is fed from the normal paper tray.
The copy is stacked in the duplex tray. When the next original (the even page of
originals) is copied, the copy, which was made and stacked in the duplex tray
during the previous cycle of the original feeding, is fed from the duplex tray. The
original image is copied onto the reverse side of the copy then the copy is
delivered. The copier repeats feeding the paper from the normal paper tray and
from the duplex tray alternately. This is called the alternate paper feeding. For
more details, refer to the "Alternate Paper Feeding Timing Chart".

The copier repeats the above motion until the desired sets of copies are
completed. (During the final original feeding cycle, only the even pages of originals
are copied and all the copies in the duplex tray are fed out.) As a result, the copier
can complete the copy job in the same number of original feeding cycles as the
desired number of copies, plus one. On the other hand, in the other RDH and
finisher systems, the original feeding cycle is repeated twice the desired number of
copy sets.

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The duplex copies are automatically delivered to the finisher shift tray, not to the
copier copy tray. The copies are stacked in page order on the tray without the
inversion of copies unlike the simplex original to simplex copy mode.

NOTE: When the simplex originals to duplex copy mode is selected, if a margin of 15 mm

or more is entered in the margin adjustment mode, the copying speed is set at 61
cpm, whatever size of original or copy paper is used. Copies are made using the
OPC segment for A3 size copy. (The images of 3 originals are produced for one
rotation of the OPC belt.) If the difference in the selected margin between the front
and reverse side of the copy image is 15 mm or greater, e.g. 5 mm margin at the
left on the front side and 10 mm margin at the right on the reverse side, the
copying speed is also set at 61 cpm.

This is because the originals copied on the front and reverse side are alternately
copied due to the alternate paper feeding system. As the margin can be adjusted
by changing the original flash (exposing) timing, the original stop on the exposure
glass must correspond to the adjusted flash timing. (If a margin is created at the
left, the flash timing is advanced. If a margin is created at the right, it is delayed.)
When the margin is created on the front and rear of copies separately, two
different flash timings alternate with each other. If the difference in the flash timing
between two originals becomes greater, i.e. 15 mm or more in the margin, the
original transportation cannot correspond to the alternate two different flash timings
due to the limit of the original transportation speed.

For example, if a margin is created at the left on the front side of copies, after an
original for which no margin is created, the original which has the margin must be
transported to the exposure glass faster than usual in order to catch up with the
advanced flash timing. If the margin is 15 mm or greater, the original cannot catch
up with the advanced flash timing.

This copier has one more copying speed: 81 cpm. However, this is not used in
case of a slow down in the margin adjustment mode. To enable 81 cpm, the copy
mode for B4 size paper (B4 size copy mode), where the images of 4 originals are
produced for one rotation of the OPC belt, must be used. In the A4 size copy
mode three originals are fed into the RDH from the stack original feed tray before
the first original is flashed. For the B4 size copy mode, it is two originals. Due to
this, the original transport speed in the B4 size copy mode is almost the same as
that in the A4 size copy mode, even though the copying speed of the B4 size copy
mode is 81 cpm. Therefore, even if A4 size copies are made using the B4 size
copy mode, there is not enough margin in the original transportation speed.

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3. Duplex original to duplex copies mode

The front side of originals is copied during one cycle of original feeding. The
copies are stacked in the duplex tray. At the same time the originals are inverted
and returned onto the original table. Due to this, the reverse side of the originals is
copied during the next cycle of the original feeding. The images are copied on the
reverse side of the copies from the duplex tray and the duplex copies are
automatically delivered to the finisher shift tray, not to the copier copy tray. The
copies are stacked in page order on the tray without the inversion of copies as in
the simplex originals to duplex copy mode.

To make more sets of copies, the above motion is repeated. (Copies are always
collated into sets.) This means that the original feeding cycle is repeated twice the
desired number of copy sets.

4. Duplex original to simplex copies mode

One cycle of original feeding makes one set of copies. For each original feeding,
the front side image is copied and the copy is stacked in the duplex tray. Then the
original is inverted in the RDH and the reverse side image is copied onto the copy
from the duplex tray. After the images on both sides of the original are copied, the
original returns to the original table. To make more sets of copies, originals
recirculate in the RDH accordingly. (Copies are always collated into sets.)

When copy delivery to the finisher is selected, the copies are inverted in the
finisher in order to stack the copies with the image side down on the shift tray. The
copies are stacked in page order.

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2.2 ALTERNATE PAPER FEEDING TIMING CHART

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*1 to *8 on the charts in the previous page show the key points for understanding
the alternate paper feeding. Refer to the explanation below for each key point. The
timing charts are based in the following copy mode conditions:

Upper One: Two sets of copies are made from 10 originals in the simplex original
to duplex copy mode.

Lower One: A large number of copy sets are made from 20 originals in the
simplex original to duplex copy mode. The timing chart shows only part of the copy
run.

*1: "Original Feeding Timing" shows when each original feed starts from the stack

original feed table. The numbers 1 to 10 identify the originals. The chart means
that the 10 originals are recirculated three times.

*2: "Paper Feed Timing" shows the timing when each paper is fed from the LCT. The

numbers correspond to the number of the original which will be copied on the front
side of the paper.

The chart shows only odd number because the even numbered originals are
copied on the reverse side of the paper.

The paper feed start timing is different when paper is fed from the LCT, 1st tray,
2nd tray, and 3rd tray. This is because paper transportation takes more time
depending on where the paper feed starts and where images are transferred to the
paper. The time for the LCT is the longest and that for the 3rd tray is the shortest.
If the paper is fed from a station other than the LCT, the paper for the first original
starts being fed as shown in the dotted lines. The following paper feed intervals
are the same as that for the LCT.

*3: "Duplex Tray Entry Timing" shows when the paper activates the duplex entrance

junction sensor and is delivered to the duplex tray. The number on top of each
entry timing corresponds to the number of the original which has been copied on
the front side of the paper.

*4: "Duplex Feed Timing" shows when the paper for each original is fed from the

duplex tray. The number on top of each duplex feed timing correspond to the
number of the original which will be copied on the reverse side of the paper.

As the timing chart shows, during the first original feed cycle only the odd
numbered originals are copied onto the paper fed from the paper tray. During the
2nd cycle the odd numbered originals are copied as in the first cycle, and also
even numbered originals are copied onto the paper fed from the duplex tray.
Copying for the front and reverse sides is done alternately in this period. (This is
the alternate paper feeding.) For the 3rd original feed cycle (i.e. the last original
feed cycle) only the even numbered originals are copied onto the paper from the
duplex tray, completing the copy run (two sets of five duplex copies are completed).

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*5: When the LCT is used the original to be copied starts being fed from the stack

original feed table and the paper for it starts being fed from the LCT right away.
During the first original feeding cycle, the 2nd original (and also the following even

numbered originals) is just fed and returned without being copied. During the 2nd
cycle, all originals are copied. Finally during the last original feed cycle, only the
even numbered originals are copied.

*6: The copy of the first original enters the duplex tray just after the 10th (last) original

starts being fed and before the first original starts being fed for the 2nd feed cycle.
This duplex tray entry timing for the first copy does not depend on the paper being
fed from the LCT, first tray, 2nd tray, or 3rd tray. This is because the time for the
paper to enter the duplex tray after images are transferred to the paper is constant
no matter where paper is fed from.

Just after the 3rd paper has entered the duplex tray, the paper which first entered
in the duplex tray starts being fed from the duplex tray in order to match with the
copying for the 2nd original during the 2nd feeding cycle.

*7:‘ The 2nd copy of the first original enters the duplex tray just before the first original

starts being fed for the last original feed cycle. When this happens, the last copy in
the duplex tray just starts being fed. This means that

a) when the first copy made during the next original feed cycle enters
the duplex tray and
b) if the number of originals is 10 or less (as in this case) then
c) the duplex tray is empty even in the alternate paper feeding motion.

*8: The lower timing chart shows simplex original to duplex copying using 20 originals.

There are copies remaining in the duplex tray (approximately 6 copies in this case)
when the first copy made during the next original feed cycle enters the duplex tray.

This chart also shows that the copy of the first original enters the duplex tray just
after the 10th original starts being fed, as in the upper timing chart.

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2.3 ACCOUNTING MODES

There are two types of accounting mode: security accounting mode and (normal)
accounting mode. In the normal accounting mode, all of the operators can use the
user access code mode in user tool number 9. In the security accounting mode,
only key operators whose user access codes are registered by their service
representative can use all the user access code mode. (For the user access code
mode, refer to the operating instructions.)

1. How to enter the copy mode in the accounting mode

Enter one of user access codes by pressing the Number keys.

2. How to leave the copy mode in the accounting mode

Press the Clear/Stop key while pressing the Clear Modes key.

3. How to set the accounting modes

1. Normal Accounting Mode
Press the "Access Code" key in service tool 2-08. Then enter appropriate user
access codes with user tool number 9.

2. Security Accounting Mode
(1) Be sure that the "Free Use" key is selected with service tool 2-08. Then enter
an appropriate user access code with user tool number 9. The user access codes
entered in this condition will be the codes for the key operator.

(2) Press the "Access Code/Super User Mode" key with service tool 2-08. Then
return to the normal screen.

(3) Enter appropriate user access codes with user tool number 9. This will be the
codes for normal operator.

4. How to enter the copy mode in the accounting mode for servicing

The accounting mode is canceled when DIP switch 101- 2 on the main control
board is ON. Note that DIP switch 101-2 is commonly used to enable accessing
the service tool password "999900." DIP switch 101, 102, and 103 on the main
control board must be kept at the initial setting, except 101-1 and 101-2 which
have the same functions as the sorter and sorter stapler versions.

CAUTION: When the main control board is replaced with a new one, all data in
user tool number 9 must be cleared in order to reset RAM on the main control
board and start up the use of the user access code mode. (This is the same as
the data in service tools 3-01 to 3-07. All data must be cleared when the main
control board is replaced.)

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2.4 COVER SHEET AND CHAPTERING MODES

The following are different from the cover sheet and chaptering modes of the
sorter stapler version model. They are features unique to the finisher version
model.

1. With user tool number 8 " Select Special Tray," the 1st paper tray can be
designated as only for the cover sheet, and one of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd paper tray
can be designated as only for the slip sheet for the chaptering mode. Two paper
trays can be designated separately for the cover and slip sheets at the same time.

When no paper tray is designated, the paper in the 1st paper tray is automatically
used for the cover and slip sheets, just like in the sorter stapler version model.

2. In the chaptering mode with the simplex originals to duplex copies mode, the
original designated as the first page of each chapter is automatically copied onto
the front side of the copy. For example, when the 4th original is designated, the
reverse side of the 2nd copy will be blank and the 4th original is copied onto the
front side of the 3rd copy.

In this mode, users can select to have the designated original copied onto special
paper (slip sheet) or normal paper.

3. When the back cover is selected in the cover mode, it can be selected with user
tool number 10 "User Utility/Reverse Back Cover Sheet." In this case, the setting
decides if the image of the back cover faces inside of the copy set (normal) or
outside.

4. In the chaptering mode, up to 15 originals can be designated by pressing the
"Next" key, although for the sorter stapler version model, up to 10 can be.

5. Even in the duplex copy mode, the copy for the original which is designated as
the cover and slip sheets does not enter the duplex tray. This is to enable the use
of copy paper up to 163 g/m2 of paper weight. It is usually up to 120 g/m2 for
duplex copies. Therefore, the cover and slip sheets have images only on one side.
Refer to the following explanation for understanding how this is done. (In the
chaptering mode with the simplex originals to duplex copies mode, if the copy for
the designated original to normal paper is selected, the copy will enter the duplex
tray and have images on both sides as usual.)

1. How the copies are collated into sets in the duplex copy mode with the
cover or chaptering mode

In the simplex originals to duplex copy mode, the original next to the designated
one is copied on the front of the copy next to the cover or slip sheet, resulting in
having the reverse side of the cover and slip sheets blank. In the duplex original to
duplex copy mode, the reverse side of the designated original is not copied,
resulting in having the reverse side of the cover and slip sheets blank. (Therefore,
the reverse side of the designated original should be blank.)

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In the simplex or duplex original to duplex copy mode, the duplex copies are
automatically delivered to the finisher shift tray, not to the copier copy tray. The
copies are stacked in page order on the shift tray without being inverted. However,
as the copy image on the cover and slip sheets is made while the reverse side
copies are made, in order not to enter the cover and slip sheets into the duplex
tray, only the cover and slip sheets are inverted in the finisher to stack all copies in
page order.

2. How the designated original is copied in the duplex original to duplex
copy mode

In the duplex original to duplex copy mode, although the original designated with
the cover or chaptering mode is always copied on the front side of the cover or slip
sheet, it is copied during the second original feeding cycle, not during the first one.
This is because the cover or slip sheet must enter the duplex tray if the designated
original is copied during the first original feeding cycle. To allow this, the original
recirculating motion in this mode is different from that in the duplex original to
duplex copy mode without the cover or chaptering mode, as follows:

1. During the 1st Original Feeding Cycle: The front side of the originals set in the
RDH is copied as usual. However, the designated original is not copied during this
cycle. Before the designated original feeds out to the stack feed table, it is not
inverted. As a result, the front side (image side) of the designated original only
faces the direction of the reverse side of the other originals and stacked in the
stack feed table.

2. During the 2nd and the Following Original Feeding Cycle: During the 2nd cycle,
the reverse side of the originals is copied. The designated original is copied during
this cycle. The completed duplex copies are delivered to the shift tray. As the copy
image on the cover or slip sheet is made while the reverse side of the other
originals is copied, only the cover or slip sheet is inverted in the finisher to stack all
copies in page order.

For the following cycles, both sides of the originals, including the designated
original, are copied as usual in the duplex original to duplex copy mode until all the
desired copy sets complete. Even during this period, only the cover or slip sheet is
inverted in the finisher to stack all copies in page order.

3. During the Last Original Feeding Cycle: After completing the copy run, one more
original feeding is done. This is to return the designated original, which had been
made side down during the first original feeding cycle, into the original setting.
(The designated original is inverted before it feeds out to the stack feed tray, and
the other originals are not.)

As a result, the original feeding is twice the desired number of copy sets plus, one.

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2.5 DIFFERENCES IN MECHANISM BETWEEN THE ADF AND RDH

[ADF Type]

1. Recycle Arm Solenoid

The ADF feeds originals just once for each copy job. On the other hand, the RDH
recirculates originals according to the desired copy set number. Due to this, in the
RDH, the recycle arm is repeatedly placed on the original stack and repeatedly
returned for each copy set. If the existing type of the solenoid is used, it will
malfunction due to heat generated by the repeated on and off operation.

To cope with this, a new solenoid has been used to operate the recycle arm. It is a
two-way solenoid, which is the same as the one used for the finisher junction gate,
and once the position of the solenoid plunger is changed according to the signal
from the CPU, this solenoid keeps its position until a different signal is generated.
This works using a permanent magnet installed in the solenoid.

2. Original Transport Drive Motor

[RDH Type]

There are three dc motors (#AX060027) to drive the original transport rollers. In
the RDH, the motors have been changed to more durable ones. There is a groove
for an E-ring in the shaft of the existing motor, but the motor for the RDH
(#59365501) does not have such a groove.

3. Instruction Decal

There is a decal (#AA000114), which instructs how originals are set, in the stack
original feed table. There is no problem with the ADF system, but it has been
found that electrostatic charges are generated in the decal due to the recirculating
motion of originals. As a result, the bottom original stacked in the original table
tends to stick to the decal and misfeed.

To cope with this situation, the decal has been moved to the right end of the
original table cover.

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3. NEW SELF-DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE FINISHER

The following Error reset status codes have been added for the finisher
self-diagnostics:

NOTE: There are two types of self-diagnostics: one is "Service call" and the other is "Error

reset." A Service call occurs when a problem that may cause serious damage to
the machine is detected.

Classification

Finisher SC93 Wait/busy

Status

Code

SC94 Signal

SC95 Motor drive

SC96 Motor drive

SC97 Motor drive

Item Symptom Possible Cause Remarks

signal error

transmission
error from
the finisher

error 1

error 2

error 3

A wait or busy
signal from the
finisher stays
generated for more
than 25 seconds.
After the copier CPU
sends a status
request signal to the
finisher, there is no
response signal
from the finisher for
more than 10
seconds.
A status that the
finisher cannot
make copies in both
shift tray and staple
modes due to a
defective motor is
detected.
A status that the
finisher cannot
make copies in shift
tray mode due to a
defective shift motor
is detected.
A status that the
finisher cannot
make copies in
staple mode due to
a defective motor is
detected.

Defective finisher or
inverter control board.

Optics fiber cable
disconnected, or
defective copier main,
finisher, or inverter
control board.

Defective inverter or
finisher transport
motor, shift tray lift
motor, exit drive
motor, stopper drive
motor, or their related
sensor.
Defective shift motor
or shift tray half turn
sensor.

Defective jogger,
stapler drive, staple,
stack feed-out, or
inverter stopper drive
motor, or their related
sensor.

Service call
indication
appears in
the
operation
display
when these
symptoms
are
detected.

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4. MAIN CONTROL BOARD DIP SWITCH SETTING

As the main control board has been changed, the new one has three dipswitches.
Each function is as follows:

Dipswitch No. Function at ON Function at OFF

Allows the use of the service

DPS101-1

DPS101-2

DPS101-3 Not used. Not used. OFF
DPS102-1
DPS102-2 Not used. Not used. OFF

DPS102-3 Not used. Not used. OFF
DPS103-1

DPS103-2
DPS103-3 Not used. Not used. OFF

tool access code which is
entered with service tool "1-02."

1) Allows the use of the initial
service tool access code: 99900.

2) Allows the operation of the
copier without entering any user
codes, even in the normal and
security accounting modes.

Japanese version (destination
identification).

Production use only. (Must be
ON.)
Production use only. (Must be
OFF)

Disables the service tool access
code which is entered with service
tool "1-02. "

1) Disables the initial service tool
access code: 99900.

2) Allows the selection of the
normal and security accounting
modes with service tool "2-08."

Overseas version. ON

Production use only. (Must be ON.) ON

Production use only. (Must be
OFF)

Default
Setting

OFF

OFF

OFF

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5. MEAN POWER CONSUMPTION DATA

Mean Power Consumption

Copier only Copier + LCT Copier + LCT + Finisher

During copying

During warm-up

During stand-by

(Fusing Lamp OFF)

Main switch OFF

(During first 30min.)

Main switch OFF

(After 30 min.)

3.10 kW (380 V)

3.27 kW (400 V)

3.43 kW (415 V)

2.32 kW (380 V)

2.46 kW (400 V)

2.61 kW (415 V)

0.25 kW (380 V)

0.25 kW (400 V)

0.25 kW (415 V)

0.11 kW (380 V)

0.12 kW (400 V)

0.13 kW (415 V)

0.07 kW (380 V)

0.07 kW (400 V)

0.07 kW (415 V)

3.12 kW (380 V)

3.28 kW (400 V)

3.44 kW (415 V)

2.33 kW (380 V)

2.48 kW (400 V)

2.62 kW (415 V)

0.26 kW (380 V)

0.26 kW (400 V)

0.26 kW (415 V)

0.11 kW (380 V)

0.12 kW (400 V)

0.13 kW (415 V)

0.07 kW (380 V)

0.07 kW (400 V)

0.07 kW (415 V)

3.45 kW (380 V)

3.60 kW (400 V)

3.70 kW (415 V)

2.40 kW (380 V)

2.55 kW (400 V)

2.69 kW (415 V)

0.32 kW (380 V)

0.32 kW (400 V)

0.32 kW (415 V)

0.11 kW (380 V)

0.12 kW (400 V)

0.13 kW (415 V)

0.07 kW (380 V)

0.07 kW (400 V)

0.07 kW (415 V)

NOTE: The mean power consumption data for the "Copier only" and "Copier +
LCT" are the same as those of the sorter version machine.

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SUBJECT: Finisher Version Information DATE: July 15, ’93

PAGE: 17 of 23

6. USER TOOLS

The following are the new user tools for the finisher version model:

1. User Tools Unique for the Finisher Version

Item

(Menu No.)

Disable
Display

(6)

Disable Unit

(7)

Select
Special
Tray

(8)

User
Access
Code

(9)

Description

1) The option installation (system setup) function has been moved to service tool
1-08.

2) The "Staple" key used for the sorter stapler version model has been removed.

3) The other functions are the same.
A "Finisher" key for disabling the finisher has been added instead of the "Sorter
1 to 3" keys.
The 1st paper tray can be designated as only for cover sheets. One of the 1st,
2nd, and 3rd paper trays can be separately designated as only for slip sheets.
The designated paper tray will also have the same features as the special tray
that is set with service tool 2-12.

Menu number 8 "Sorter Stack Face Up/Down" used in the sorter stapler version
has been removed. (The "Select face up/down in stack mode" has been added
to user tool number 10 "User Utility" instead.)
When the accounting mode (the "access code" key) or security accounting mode
(the "Access Code/Super User Mode" key) is selected with service tool 2-08, the
following are available with this function:

1) Up to 500 user codes can be registered.

2) The registered user codes can be changed or deleted.

3) The number of copies made using each user code can be displayed. The data
can also be printed if the optional printer and printer connector unit are installed.
NOTE: The DIP switch setting (the printer side) is different from that for the
F200. The data bit length for the F200 is 7-bit, and that for the F5 is 8-bit.

4) When the security accounting mode is selected, selected only key operators
can use the above features. Other operators can only check the number of
copies made using their own user codes.

User Utility

(10)

For understanding how to use this mode, refer to the operating instructions.
Some functions in the service tools have become available in the user tools. In
addition, some new functions have been added. For details, refer to the "User
Utility Table" below.

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2. User Utility Table (User Tool No. 10)

Item Description

Select the finisher mode The sort or stack mode can be selected. (Default: Sort)
Staple in stack mode Stapling with the stack mode is available. (Default: No, not

effective) This function is the same as service tool utility (4-05)
13-5-9.

Auto tray switching This function is the same as service tool 2-10. The title has been

changed from "Limitless Paper Feed." (Default: Yes, the default has
been changed from that for the sorter stapler version.)

3-side full image copy A new key, beside the Check modes key, to select the 3-side full

image copy mode can be used. This function is the same as
service tool utility (4-05) 7-5-0. The title has been changed from
"No Erase Copy." (Default: No)

The 3-side full image mode is selected at power on when "Yes" is

selected with service tool 2-09 "3-side Full Image"
Select count up or down
mode

Display the number of
originals

Exit originals to tray A new key, beside the Check modes key, to select the original tray

Select face up/down in
stack mode

Reverse back cover sheet This is a new function. When the back cover is selected in the

Copy onto slip sheets This is a new function. When copies are made in the chaptering

NOTE: For functions which can be set with both the user utility and service tools, if the

data is changed with one, the data in the other will be changed automatically.

Adding each copy or subtracting each copy for the copy number

counter can be selected. This function is the same as service tool

2-01. (Default: Up)

The number of originals copied in the stack original feed mode is

displayed in the message area after copying. This function is the

same as service tool 2-11 "Original Count Display." (Default: No)

exit mode can be used. This function is the same as service tool

utility (4-05) 4-1. (Default: No)

Copies made in the stack mode can be delivered face up (image

side up) to the shift tray. This function is the same as user tool

number 8 "Sorter Stack Face Up/Down" used in the sorter stapler

version. (Default: No)

cover mode, users can select to have the image of the back cover

face inside of the copy set or outside. (Default: Yes, It faces

outside.)

mode, users can be select to have the image of the designated

original copied on the slip sheet or not. (Default: Yes)

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PAGE: 19 of 23

7. SERVICE TOOLS

The following are the new service tools for the finisher version model:

1. Service Tools Unique for the Finisher Version

Item

(Menu No.)

1 System Set-up
Option
Installation

(1-08)

2 User Functions
Maximum
Copy Number

(2-06)

Staple Copy
Limit

(2-07)

Free/User
Access Code
Operation

(2-08)

3 Data Logging
Duplex/
Finishing
Copies (3-02)
Supply
Yield/Forming

(3-04)

RDH/Finisher
Misfeeds

(3-06)

The option installation (system setup) function, which is in user tool number 6
"Disable display" for the sorter stapler version, has been moved.

To install the LCT, finisher, and key counter, this function must be used.

The maximum copy set number can be changed within a range of 1 to 9999.
(Default: 9999)

The selection of the maximum copy set number for the sort mode has been
removed because this is only for the ADF and sorter system.
The maximum staple capacity in the staple mode can be changed within a
range of 40 to 50 sheets. (Default: 50)

The "sorter bin copy limit" function used in this position of the sorter and sorter
stapler versions has been removed.
This is a new function. The accounting mode and security accounting mode can
be set. Press the "Access Code" key for the accounting mode and the "Access
Code/Super User Mode" key for the security accounting mode. Press "Free
Use" key to cancel these mode. (Default: Free Use) For the accounting and
security accounting modes, refer to the "2.2 ACCOUNTING MODES."

The "dual sort" function used in this position of the sorter and sorter stapler
versions has been removed.

The number of sheets entered into the finisher is displayed by paper size,
instead of that for the sorter. The number of the sheet entered into the duplex
tray is also displayed as in the sorter and sorter stapler versions.
In addition, the number of used staple is displayed. (In sorter stapler version, it
was displayed separately for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd sorters.)

Paper misfeeds in the finisher is accumulated and displayed by location and
type: Inverter On Check, Inverter Off Check, and Finisher On check, instead of
that for the sorter. Original misfeeds in the RDH is also accumulated and
displayed as in the sorter and sorter stapler versions.

Description

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Item

(Menu No.)

4 Process Control
Utility

(4-05)

5 System Test
Set Staple
Position
(5-07)
6 Print Out

(6)

Description

Some new functions have been added. For details, refer to the "Utility Modes
Unique for the Finisher Version" below.

This is a new function. The staple positions on the copy paper can be
adjusted by following the instructions on the screen.

This is a new function. The following data can be printed If the optional
printer and printer connector unit are installed.

NOTE:

(1) A printer with a standard RS232C interface is required. Use the printer
with functions as follows:
Mode: Asynchronous
Data format: Start/Stop/Data bit: 1 bit each
Data bit length: 8 bits
Parity permission: With
Parity setting: Even parity
Baud rate setting: 1,200 bps
Connector: 25 pins, D-connector
(2) If a Seiko printer DPU-411 is used, the dip switch settings are as follows
(note that the setting of DIP02 SW1 is different from that for the F200. The
data bit length for the F200 is 7 bits, and that for the F5 is 8 bits):
SW1 to 8 of DIP01: OFF/OFF/OFF/ON/ON/OFF/ON/ON
SW1 to 6 of DIP02: ON/OFF/OFF/OFF/ON/ON
(3) This function can be used without the optional printer connector unit if the
interface board (P/N A112 5060), harness between the interface board and
printer (P/N A531 5420), harness between the main control board and
interface board (P/N A112 7120), and 2 connector joint studs (P/N 1102

4139) are available, so that the printer can be connected to CN101 on the
main control board. The parts will be included in the copier from the June ’93
production. (For details, refer to MB no. 5.)

Process Control: Data for service tool 4-01 to 4-03.
Copies: Data for service tool 3-01 to 3-04.
Misfeeds: Data for service tool 3-05 and 3-06.
Service Ca lls: Data for service tool 3-07.
Operation Time: Data for service tool 3-08.
System Setup: Data for user tool no. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, service tool 1-01 to

1-08, 2-01 t o 2-16, 4-04 , 4-05, 5- 02, 5-03 , 5-07.

All Items: All data for the above items.

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PAGE: 21 of 23

2. Utility Modes Unique for the Finisher Version

Mode No.

Set No. of

Mode No. 5

0 to 7

8

9
10 6-5-10 7-5-10 8-5-10 9-5-10 11-5-10
11
12
13
14
15

NOTE: (1) "6-5-10" means that mode number 6, which can be turned ON or OFF, is ON

when mode number 5, which can be set at 0 to 15, is set at 10.

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

(2) The utility modes common with the sorter and sorter stapler versions are not
listed.

(3) Utility 2-10 "Duplex Speed-up Mode" is still valid when the stack mode, not sort
mode, is selected.

(4) Utility 1-8, 1-9, 2-8, 2-9, 7-5-9, and14-5-9 are not valid for the finisher version.

6-5-10: Automatic Staple Mode Selection

Users can select to have the auto staple mode (1 upper staple) or shift tray ON
mode selected when the Finishing key in the free operator screen is selected.
(Default: OFF, The shift tray ON mode is selected.)

7-5-10: Reverse Back Cover Sheet

This mode is the same as that in the user tool number 10 "User Utility."

8-5-10: Copy onto Slip Sheet

This mode is the same as that in the user tool number 10 "User Utility."

9-5-10: Manual Staple Mode

Enables the use of the manual staple mode when originals are set in the single
original feed mode or on the exposure glass. For understanding how to use the
manual staple mode, refer to the operating instructions. (Default: OFF, The manual
staple is not effective.)

11-5-10: Automatic Paper Feed Out in Manual Staple Mode

While copies are made in the manual staple mode, when this mode is selected
and the number of the copies stacked in the staple tray of the finisher exceeds the
stack capacity set with service tool 2-07, the copies are automatically fed out from
the jogger tray. (Default: OFF, This mode is not effective and the copies are
stacked in the jogger tray until the "#" key is pressed.)

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3. Utility Mode Comparison Table of the Sorter, Sorter/Stapler, and Finisher Versions

Mode

No.

1

2

3 8 Paper Size Erase Mode 0 0 0
4 1 Original Tray Exit Mode 0 0 0

5

Set No. Mode Name

8 Original Count Indication
9

10

12

8 Continues Duplex Copying
9

10

0 SADF 50 cpm
1 SADF 34 cpm
2 SADF 25 cpm
3 SADF 20 cpm

Combination of "1-8" and
"1-10"
Disables Paper Near-end
Indication
Clears All Stored User
Programs

Combination of "2-8" and
"2-10"
Duplex Speed-up Mode

Default Setting for Each Mode No.

Sorter Sorter/Stapler Finisher

00

10 10

000

NOTE: "1-8"

and "1-9" are

not effective.

1) "2-8" and

"2-9" are not

2) "2-10" is

effective in the

stack mode

0

10

NOTE:

effective.

only.

Mode

No. (6

to 14)

6
7 No Erase Copy Mode OFF OFF OFF
8 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF

9 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF
10 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF
11 Automatic Dual Sort Mode OFF Not valid Not valid
12 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF

13
14 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF

Setting

of

Mode

No. 5

0 to 7

Mode Name

Automatic Sort Selection ON ON OFF

Margin Adjustment Present
Memory

Default Setting for Each Mode No.

Sorter Sorter/Stapler Finisher

OFF OFF OFF

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Mode

No. (6

to 14)

6

7 Automatic APS Selection ON ON ON

8 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF

9 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF
10 Disable Flash Life Notice OFF OFF OFF

11

12

13 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF
14 Valid Pre-heat Key OFF OFF OFF

6

7 Pause Stapling Not valid ON Not valid

8

9
10 Valid 81/2"x13" key ON ON ON

11 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF
12
13 Stapling with Stack mode Not valid OFF OFF
14

6

7 Reverse Back Cover Sheet Not valid Not valid ON

8 Copy onto Slip Sheet Not valid Not valid ON

9 Manual Staple Mode Not valid Not valid OFF
10 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF

11
12 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF

13 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF
14 Not used Must be OFF Must be OFF Must be OFF

Setting

of

Mode

No. 5

8

9

10

Mode Name

Fusing Jam Indication OFF OFF OFF

Fusing Rush Current
Prevention
Sorter/Sorter-stapler System
Switching

A3 Double Copy Count OFF: Double

Duplex Tray Maximum Limit OFF: 40 (A3)/

Automatic Staple Mode
Selection

Disable Cover/Chaptering
Modes

Sort Copies in Reverse
Order
Automatic Staple Mode
Selection

Automatic Paper Feed Out
in Manual Staple Mode

ON ON ON

ON (Must be
OFF to use
the sorter)

Count Mode

80(A4)
Not valid OFF Not valid

Not valid OFF OFF

Not valid OFF Not valid

Not valid Not valid OFF

Not valid Not valid OFF

Default Setting for Each Mode No.

Sorter Sorter/Stapler Finisher

ON Not valid

OFF: Double
Count Mode

OFF: 40 (A3)/
80(A4)

OFF:Double
Count Mode

OFF: 40 (A3)/
80(A4)

Technical Bulletin No. RTB-032

Non-operation side

SUBJECT: Jams at the Finisher Entrance (R5 Jams) DATE: Feb. 15, ’95

PAGE: 1 of 2

PREPARED BY: H. Kokubo
CHECKED BY: S. Hamano

CLASSIFICATION:

Action Required
Troubleshooting
Retrofit Information

Revision of service manual
Information only
Other

FROM: 2nd Technical Support Section

MODEL: F5
(Ricoh FT9101/
nashuatec 53101/
Gestetner 25101)

SYMPTOM

Paper misfeeds frequently occur at the finisher entrance area. (Jam location "R5" is
indicated.) At other times, paper skew may occur at this area.

Shipping Tape

Magnet
Catch

Feeler

CAUSE

The clearance is too small for paper to pass between the upper and lower entrance paper
guide plates (the curved paper guide plates).

Normally, there is a gap between the upper and lower guide plates because of the magnet
catches on both operation and non-operation sides. The magnet catch is composed of a
plastic case and a magnet sandwiched between two metal plates. The metal plates and
magnet are pushed up by the two feelers which are parts of the plastic case. (See the
above illustration.)

For shipment and storage, the magnet catch on the operation side is taped at the factory.
Due to this, the metal plates remain under pressure and the feelers are deformed during
shipment and storage. As a result, when the tape is removed at installation, the feelers
cannot push up the metal plates and magnet as shown above. If the metal plates are not
pushed up, the proper gap is not created between the upper and lower entrance paper
guide plates on the operation side, causing paper jams or skew.

Operation side

Metal Plate (and Magnet)

Technical Bulletin No. RTB-032

SUBJECT: Jams at the Finisher Entrance (R5 Jams) DATE: Feb. 15, ’95

PAGE: 2 of 2

Magnet Catch Bracket
Enlarged Part (1.5 mm)

13.5 mm 13.5 mm

Magnet Catch Bracket

SOLUTION

If this problem is found, replace the magnet catch (P/N - AG07 0004). The magnet catches
used for the finisher right and left front doors are the same type as this, so you can use
one of these. (The defective magnet catch can be used on one of the doors, which do not
have this problem.)

From the January 1995 production, a cushion has been used between the paper guide
plates with the shipping tape to prevent the feelers of the magnet catch from being
deformed.

As a permanent solution, the magnet catch brackets (P/N - A461 2145) will be enlarged
(the shaded area in the illustration) to ensure the correct gap between the paper guide
plates. The new part number and cut-in serial number will be informed by a Modification
Bulletin.