Parts marked with “” are important for maintaining the safety of the machine. Be sure to replace these parts
with the replacement parts specified to maintain the safety and performance of the machine.
This document has been published to be used
SHARP CORPORATION
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040 of the CDRH standard and
IEC825. This means that this machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. The use of controls,
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
This laser radiation is not a danger to the skin, but when an exact focusing of the laser beam is achieved
on the eye’s retina, there is the danger of spot damage to the retina.
The following cautions must be observed to avoid exposure of the laser beam to your eyes at the time of
servicing.
1) When a problem in the laser optical unit has occurred, the whole optical unit must be exchanged as a
unit, not as individual parts.
2) Do not look into the machine with the main switch turned on after removing the developer unit, toner
cartridge, and drum cartridge.
3) Do not look into the laser beam exposure slit of the laser optical unit with the connector connected
when removing and installing the optical system.
4) The middle frame contains the safety interlock switch.
Do not defeat the safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into the switch slot.
LASER WAVE – LENGTH : 770 ~ 795nm
Pulse times : 11.82µs/7mm
Out put power : 0.17mW
± 0.01mW
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION,
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VARO !
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS
OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ
KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF
FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR
STRÅLNING.
VARNING !
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. – STRÅLEN ÄR
FARLIG.
At the production line, the output power
,
of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.57
MILLI-WATT PLUS 20 PCTS and is
maintained constant by the operation of
the Automatic Power Control (APC).
Even if the APC circuit fails in operation
for some reason, the maximum output
power will only be 15 MILLI-WATT 0.1
MICRO-SEC. Giving and accessible
emission level of 42 MICRO-WATT
which is still-less than the limit of
CLASS-1 laser product.
Caution
This product contains a low power laser
device. To ensure continued safety do not
remove any cover or attempt to gain access
to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution label on the unit
The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following:
: Caution, risk of danger
: Caution, hot surface
The foregoing is applicable only to the 220V
model
230V model and 240V model.
VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA
KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA
TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING - OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT
SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING
SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS
FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
* Since only XP is subject to WHQL, XP will be supported to obtain WHQL.
Setting range: 50 - 9600dpi (Preview resolution is fixed at 75dpi)
Original position: Left Center
6. SPF
2
Original capacity30 sheets (52 to 90g/m
Original sizeA4 to A5/10" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
Original replacement speed12CPM(A4/8-1/2" x 11"Landscape)(15CPM model)
Original placementFace up
Original weight52 to 90g/m
Mixed feeding(Paper size)Performance Degraded
Original which cannotThermal papers, originals with punch holes for files, be used folded paper, transparent originals such as OHP films,
stapled or clip used originals with cover up liquid used, Originals with tape sealed, originals with high level frictional
coefficient such as photos or catalogs.
2
(14 - 23.9lbs.)
)(14 to 23.9 lbs.)
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[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
Common to all destinations
No.NameContentLifeProduct namePackage
1 Develop cartridge (Black) x 1Toner/developer cartridge x 1
(Toner: Net weight 124g) (Developer: Net weight 190g)4K(5% document)
2 Drum cartridgeDrum cartridge18KAL-100DR5
2. Environmental
The environmental conditions for assuring the copy quality and the machine operations are as follows:
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(1) Normal operating condition
Temperature: 20 - 25°C
Humidity: 65 ± 5%RH
(2) Acceptable operating condition
Humidity (RH)
85%
60%
20%
10˚C30˚C 35˚C
(3) Optical condition
Humidity (RH)
90%
60%
(4) Supply storage condition
Humidity (RH)
90%
20%
–5˚C45˚C
15%
–25˚C30˚C40˚C
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3. Production control number (lot No.)
identification
<Developing cartridge>
Production month
Production day
Destination code
(Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.)
Production place
(SOCC: Fixed to B.)
End digit of year
Version No.
* Destination
DivisionNo.
EX DestinationA same packG
B same packH
Option DestinationAP
BQ
<Drum cartridge>
The label on the drum cartridge shows the date of production.
(SOCC production)
Production control
label attachment position
<JAPAN production>
DivisionNo.
Ex production1
Option2
Same pack3
Production month
Production day
Destination code
(Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.)
Production place
(SOCC: Fixed to B.)
End digit of year
Version No.
X000119Ver.A1
Production month
(1 - 9 = Jan. - Sep. 0 = Oct. X = Nov. Y = Dec.)
Serial number of month
Fixed to 1.
Pack division
(See table below)
End digit of year
Version No.
Production control
label attachment position(*1)
*1 The production control label is not attached to the cartridge of a
China product.
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[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance
SPF (AL-1457)
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(AL-1217)
11
12
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
17
18
Single bypass
7
1 Original table2Operation panel3Front cover
4 Paper tray5Side cover6Side cover open button
7 Bypass paper guides8Multi-bypass tray9Document feeder tray
10 SPF exit area11 Original guides12 Feeding roller cover
13 Original cover14 Paper output tray15 Paper output tray extension
16 Power switch17 Handle18 Power cord socket
2. Internal
2
1
1 Front cover2TD cartridge3Drum cartridge
4 Side cover5Fusing unit release lever6Transfer charger
7 Charger cleaner
3
4
5
6
7
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3. Operation panel
12345 678 91011
12 1314151617
Inch system
6
(AL-1457)
1Exposure mode selector key and indicators
Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or
PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator.
5SPF misfeed indicator (AL-1457)6Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio indicators
7Copy ratio display (%) key8Display
9SCANNER key and indicator *3, *410 ONLINE key / indicator
11 Power save indicator
Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode.
13 Tray select key (AL-1457)
Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray or bypass tray).
15 Copy quantity keys
• Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
• Use to make user program entries.
17 Print key and ready indicator
• Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
• Use to set a user program.
• Press to start copying
*1. Photoreceptor Cartridge Replacement indicator
After making 17,000 copies, the indicator will be “ON”, and after
1,000 copier more are made, the indicator starts blinking and
machine will hard-stop (after current job) until a new cartridge is
installed. End life of photoreceptor cartridge displays 3-digits x 2line (total 6-digits) by pressing CLEAR key for five seconds in user
simulation.
2Light and dark keys and exposure indicators
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level.
Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator.
Use to start and terminate user program setting.
4SPF indicator (AL-1457)
Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios.
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator.
Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program
code, and error code.
Lights up when the machine is used as a printer and scanner. *3
12 Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper feed station.
14 Zoom keys / indicator
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to
400% in 1% increments.
16 Clear key
• Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate
copying.
• Press and hold down during standby to display the total number
of copies made to date.
*2. Toner Developer Cartridge Replacement
When toner density is lower than a specified level, the TONER
DEVELOPER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT indicator lights up to
warn the user. If the Toner Developer Cartridge is not replaced in
that time, the Ready Lamp changes to blinking and then start to
supply the toner after around 10 copies. (Cartridge replacement
lamp continues to light.) If toner density is not back to specific level
after two minutes, the READY indicator goes out and Toner Developer indicator starts blinking, and the copier stops.
AL-1457 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 2
*3. Indicators on the operation panel
The ON LINE indicator and the start () indicator indicate the
state of the printer or scanner.
Start indicator
On:Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is
being performed.
Blinking: Indicates that an interrupt print job is in progress, or that
the unit is initializing (the cover has been opened and
closed or the power turned off and on).
Off:Indicates copying or scanning is being performed or the
unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.
SCANNER indicator
ON LINE indicator
Start indicator
Power save indicator
ON LINE indicator
The ON LINE key is pressed and on line and off line are changed.
On:Indicates the unit is ready for printing or scanning is
being performed. (On line)
Blinking: Printing or data is being received from a computer.
Off:Copying is being performed. (Off line)
Power save indicator
On:Indicates the unit is in a power save mode.
Scanner indicator
On:The SCANNER () key has been pressed and the unit
is in scanner mode.
Blinking: A scan job is being executed from the computer, or scan
data is stored in the unit's memory.
Off:The unit is in the copy mode.
*4. Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning
This scanning method can only be used if the Button Manager has
been installed using the installer. To scan using this method, you
must first complete the settings in Button Manager in your computer. For more information on Button Manager, see the online
manual or the help file for Button Manager.
Note:
• Scanning is not possible during a copy job.
• If the unit is used to begin a scan job during a print job using the
parallel interface connection or the USB interface connection,
the scan job will be stored and scanning will begin when the print
job is completed.
• When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF/
RSPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using
Sharpdesk.
1) Press the SCANNER () key.
The unit enters scan mode.
2) Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/
RSPF.
For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL
PLACEMENT".
3) Press the right copy quantity key to display the number of the
application that you wish to use for scanning.
The application numbers are initially as follows.
The application numbers are initially as follows.
Application
number
Application launched
SC1Sharpdesk (if installed)
SC2E-mail (your standard e-mail program in the
Windows OS you are using)
SC3Fax (if a fax program is installed)
SC4OCR (if an OCR program is installed)
SC5Microsoft Word (if installed)
SC6Any application set in Button Manager
4) Press the start () key.
The selected application launches and scanning begins.
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4. Motors and solenoids
9
212
8
11
10
4
1
5
3
No.Part nameControl signalFunction / Operation
1 Main motorMMDrives the copier.
2 Scanner motorMRMTDrives the optical mirror base (scanner unit).
3 Toner motorTMSupplies toner.
4 Cooling fan motorVFMCools the optical section.
5 Resist roller solenoidRRSResist roller rotation control solenoid
6 Paper feed solenoidCPFS1Cassette Paper feed solenoid 1
7 Multi paper feed solenoidMPFSMulti manual pages feed solenoid
8 SPF motorSPFMDrives the single pass feeder
9 Duplex motorDMTDevices the duplex paper transport section
10 Original feed solenoidSPUSOriginal feed solenoid
11 Original resist roller solenoidSRRCOriginal resist roller solenoid
12 Original paper feed solenoidSPFSOriginal paper feed solenoid
7
6
AL-1457 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 4
5. Sensors and switches
11
1
2
9
10
3
4
5
6
8
No.NameSignalTypeFunctionOutput
1Scanner unit home position
sensor
2POD sensorPODTransmission sensorPaper exit detection"H" at paper pass
3PPD2 sensorPPD2Transmission sensorPaper transport detection 2"L" at paper pass
4Cassette detection switchCED1Micro-switchCassette installation detection"L" at cassette insertion
5Manual feed detection
switch
6PPD1 sensorPPD1Transmission sensorPaper transport detection 1"L" at paper pass
7Door switchDSWMicro-switchDoor open/close detection
8Drum reset switchDRSTMicro-switchNew drum detection switchInstantaneously "L" at insertion of new
9SPF sensorSPID/
10 SPPD sensorSPPDTransmission sensorPaper transport detection"L" at paper pass
11 SDOD sensorSDODTransmission sensorSPF open/close detection Book
MHPSTransmission sensorScanner unit home position detection "H" at home position
MFDTransmission sensorManual feed paper detection
Transmission sensorPaper entry detection
SD SW
(single only)
(safety switch for 24V)
Cover open/close detection
sensor
7
"L" at paper detection
1 or 0V of 24V at door open
drum
"L" at paper pass
"L" at paper pass
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6. PWB unit
9
5
2
1
8
6
4
3
7
No.NameFunction
1 Exposure lamp invertor PWBExposure lamp (CCFL) control
2 Main PWB (MCU)Copier control
3 Operation PWBOperation input/display
4 Power PWBAC power input, DC voltage control, High voltage control
5 CCD sensor PWBFor image scanning
6 LSU motor PWBFor polygon motor drive
7 TCS PWBFor toner sensor control
8 LSU PWBFor laser control
9 I/F PWBScanner/GDI Printer control (parallel I/F, USB I/F)
AL-1457 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 6
7. Cross sectional view
17
3
5
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2
4
16
1
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
No.Part nameFunction and operation
1Scanner unitIlluminates the original with the copy lamp and passes the reflected light to the lens unit(CCD).
2Exposure lampExposure lamp (CCFL) Illuminates original
3LSU (Laser unit)Converts the original image signal into laser beams and writes onto the drum.
4Paper exit rollerRoller for paper exit
5Main chargerProvides negative charges evenly to the drum surface.
6Heat rollerFuses toner on the paper. (Teflon roller)
7Pressure rollerFuses toner on the paper. (Silicon rubber roller)
8DrumForms images.
9Transfer unitTransfers images onto the drum.
10 Pickup rollerPicks up the manual feed paper. (In multi feed only)
11 Manual paper feed trayTray for manual feed paper
12 Manual paper feed rollerTransport the paper from the manual paper feed port.
13 PS roller unitTakes synchronization between the lead edge and the rear edge of the paper.
14 Pickup rollerPicks up documents.
15 Separation rollerSeparates documents to feed properly.
16 PS rollerFeeds documents to the scanning section.
17 Paper exit rollerDischarges documents.
AL-1457 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 7
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Copier installation
Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following
during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved.
Caution: If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place,
condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this
condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions.
Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours
before use.
Do not install your copier in areas that are:
• damp, humid, or very dusty
• exposed to direct sunlight
2. Cautions on handling
Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier.
Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any
object.
Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight.
Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge,
causing poor print quality.
• poorly ventilated
• subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an
air conditioner or heater.
The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy
connection.
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets
the specified voltage and current requirements.
Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing
and proper ventilation.
Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a
dark place without removing from the package before use.
If they are exposed to direct sunlight, poor print quality may result.
Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge.
Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing poor print
quality.
3. Checking packed components and
accessories
Open the carton and check if the following components and accessories are included.
Operation manual
Drum cartridge
(installed in unit)
4"
(10cm)
8" (20cm)
4"
(10cm)
8"(20cm)
TD cartridge
AL-1457 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 1
Power cord
4. Unpacking
6. Installing the TD cartridge
Be sure to hold the handles on both sides of the copier to unpack the
copier and carry it to the installation location.
5. Removing protective packing materials
1) Remove pieces of tape and protective cover. Then open the original cover and remove protective materials (a) and (b).
The TD cartridge replacement required () indicator will light up
when toner is needed. If copying is continued while the indicator is
lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the
indicator begins blinking. Replace the old TD cartridge by following the
procedure given below.
Note:
• After the copier stops, it may be possible to make a few more copies
by taking the TD cartridge out of the copier, shaking it horizontally,
then reinstalling it. If copying is not possible after this operation,
replace the TD cartridge.
• During long copy run of a dark original, the ready () indicator may
blink, the indicator may light up, and the copier may stop, even
though toner cartridge is not empty. The copier will feed toner up to 2
minutes and then the ready () indicator will light up. Press the
print () key to restart copying.
1) Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover
by pressing the open button on the side cover.
2) Remove the CAUTION tape from the front cover and remove the
two protective pins from the fusing unit by pulling the strings
upward one at a time.
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2) Release the scan head locking switch.
Grasp here and turn in
the direction of the arrow.
LockUnlock
Protective pins
CAUTION tape
3) Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.
4) Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective
paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally
four or five times.
4 or 5 times
AL-1457 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 2
5) Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab to remove the
cover.
6) Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place.
7) Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the
round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.
Note: When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover
securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed
in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.
Paper
guide (B)
5) Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges
go under the corner hooks.
Note: Do not load paper above the maximum height line ().
Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed.
6) Gently push the paper tray back into the copier.
Note: After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking "H" without
restarting copying, press the clear () key. The "P" in the
display will go out and the ready () indicator will light up.
Paper
guide (A)
7. Loading copy paper
Note: This copier is equipped with two paper trays. Load copy paper
into the two paper trays.
1) Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until
it stops.
2) Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate lock in
the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the
pressure plate of the paper tray.
3) Store the pressure plate lock that was removed in step 2 and the
screw that was removed when unpacking the machine in the front
of the paper tray. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock
to fix it on the relevant location.
4) Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width
and length.
Squeeze the lever of paper guide (A) and slide the guide to match
with the width of the paper.
Move paper guide (B) to the appropriate slot as marked on the
tray.
8. Power to copier
1) Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position.
Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the
rear of the copier.
2) Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.
9. Software for the SHARP personal MFP
series
The supplied CD-ROM includes software for this unit.
MFP driver
Scanner driver
Permits you to operate scanning function of this unit with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant application.
Printer driver
Enables you to use the printer function of this unit with your computer.
Print Status Window
The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the
status monitor window.
Sharpdesk
An integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and image files and launch applications.
Button Manager
Button Manager enabling the SCANNER key located on the unit.
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(Hardware and software requirements)
Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to
install the software.
Computer typeIBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with
a USB1.1
*1
or bi-directional parallel interface
(IEEE 1284)
Operating
*2
system
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows
NT Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later)
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Professional
*3
, Windows XP Home Edition*3
*3
,
Display800 x 600dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or
better)
Hard disk free
150MB or more
space
Other
requirement for
An environment on which any of the operating
systems listed above can fully operate
hardware
*1: Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Profes-
sional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition
preinstalled model with USB interface equipped as standard.
*2: Printing is unavailable in MS-DOS mode.
*3: The administrator's authorization is required to install this software
using this installer.
(Before installation)
The following table shows the drivers and software that can be
installed for each version of Windows and interface connection
method.
MFP Driver
Printer
driver/
Print Status
Scanner
driver
Window
Users of Windows
98/Me/2000/XP
who will use the
Available Available Available
USB interface
connection
Users of Windows
98/Me/2000/XP
who will use the
parallel interface
connection
Available
*1
Not
Available
Windows 95/NT 4.0
users
*1: When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Sta-
tus Window can only be used when the parallel port is set to ECP
mode. To set the parallel port mode, refer to your computer manual
or ask the manufacturer of your computer.
*2: Sharpdesk can be installed when using a parallel interface connec-
tion, however, the unit's scanner function cannot be used.
• If you are using some of your computer's memory as a RAM drive,
the printer driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case, reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use
the RAM disk. Please refer to your Windows documentation for further information.
• Is there another GDI printer driver or a Windows Printing System
printer driver already installed? If installed, change the printer port
setting. For the change of the printer port setting, see "USING
OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS".
Button
Manager
Not
Available
Sharpdesk
Available
*2
(Flow of installation)
Refer to the following table and then begin installation
Operating
system
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows
2000
Windows 95/
NT 4.0
InterfaceReference pages for how to install
USB/
Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel
interface)
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB
USB
interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
2000 (Parallel interface)
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB
USB
interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
2000 (Parallel interface)
Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB
USB
interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
2000 (Parallel interface)
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
2000 (Parallel interface)
(Installing the software)
The following term is used in this section.
MFP
Means the unit as a printer and scanner.
• For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for
right hand operation.
• To print or scan, the MFP must be in the online state.
• The scanner feature only works when using a USB interface cable.
• If any error message appears, solve the problem following the
instructions on the screen. After your problem is solved, the installing
procedure will be continued. Depending on your problem, you may
have to exit the installer. In this case, click the "Cancel" button to exit
the installer. After solving your problem, reinstall the software from
the beginning.
A. Windows XP (USB/parallel interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface
cable is not connected to the MFP.
1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2) Click the "start" button, click "My Computer", and then double-click
the CD-ROM icon.
• When any of "Found New Hardware Wizard" messages appear
during the software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button.
3) Double-click the "Setup" icon.
If the language selection screen appears after you double click the
"Setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click the
"Next" button. (Normally, the correct language is selected automatically.)
4) Select the software packages to be installed, and then click the
"Next" button.
The software packages with checkmark on the list on the screen
will be installed.
Click the "Display README" button to show the information on the
selected package.
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• If you are using the parallel interface connection, do not select
the Button Manager checkbox because this feature is not supported with the parallel interface.
• If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the
contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION", and then select only
appropriate the software packages to be installed.
5) Review the software packages to be installed on the screen, and
then click the "Start" button.
The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the
screen. If inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back"
button to select appropriate packages again.
6) Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup
(This step will start if it was selected in step 4).
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click
the "Next" button.
2. A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the USB or paral-
lel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that
the interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button.
3. Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to install the MFP driver
or Cancel to quit the installation.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
If the following screen appears while the files are being copied
(the message may appear more than once), click "Continue
Anyway".
8) Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was
selected in step 4).
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk
installation" window, click the "Next" button.
2. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click
the "Next" button.
3. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click
the "Next" button.
4. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the
"Next" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using
Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip"
appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.
5. Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that
Setup is complete.
9) Click the "Close" button when the message informs you that "Setup
has finished". When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to
the PC" dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.
• After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.
• For parallel interface connection ensure that your computer and
MFP are turned off before connecting the cable.
4. When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box
appears, click the "OK" button.
The Button Manager installer will start.
7) Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it was
selected in step 4).
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click
the "Next" button.
2. Read the message in the "Please read the following informa-
tion." window, and then click the "Next" button.
3. When a message appears that lets you specify the location for
the software to be installed, click the "Next" button.
4. If the program displays, "Do you want the Button Manager
added to Windows Startup?", check "Yes" and click the "OK"
button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
5. Click the "Finish" button when the message informs you that
setup is successful.
The Sharpdesk installer will start.
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10) Connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable (see
page 5-8).
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will
appear. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go
to step 12.
11) Begin installation of the scanner driver.
1. "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your
MFP) will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog
box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button.
2. The "Install hardware" dialog box will appear. Click the "Con-
tinue Anyway" button.
3. When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish"
button to finish the scanner driver installation.
12) Begin installation of the printer driver.
1. "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your
MFP) will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog
box. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click the "Next" button.
2. The "Hardware Installation" dialog box will appear. Click the
"Continue Anyway" button.
3. When installation of the driver is completed, click the "Finish"
button to finish the printer driver installation.
You have completed the installation of all the software.
B. Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB interface cable is
not connected to the MFP.
1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2) Double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM
icon.
• When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wiz-
ard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure
to click the "Cancel" button.
3) Double-click the "Setup" icon.
• If the language selection screen appears after you double click
the "Setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click
the "Next" button. (Normally, the correct language is selected
automatically.)
4) Select the software packages to be installed, and then click the
"Next" button.
The software packages with checkmark on the list on the screen
will be installed. Click the "Display README" button to show the
information on the selected package.
• If the following screen appears, click the "OK" button. Review the
contents in "BEFORE INSTALLATION", and then select the
appropriate driver software packages to be installed.
5) Review the software packages to be installed on the screen, and
then click the "Start" button.
The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the
screen. If inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back"
button to select appropriate packages again.
6) Copying files for MFP driver installation.
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click
the "Next" button.
2. A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the interface
cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that the interface
cable is not connected and click the "Next" button.
3. Click the "Next" button in the dialog box showing the files to be
copied for installation of the MFP driver.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears while the files
are being copied (the message may appear more than once),
click "Yes" in Windows 2000.
4. The following screen appears when all of the files for the USB
interface connection have been copied. If you are not using a
parallel interface cable for connection to the MFP, please click
the "No" button.
5. When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box
appears, click the "OK" button.
The Button Manager installer will start.
7) Begin installation of the Button Manager (This step will start if it was
selected in step 4).
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click
the "Next" button.
2. Read the message in the "Please read the following informa-
tion." window, and then click the "Next" button.
3. When a message appears that lets you specify the location for
the software to be installed, click the "Next" button.
4. If the program displays, "Do you want to add Button Manager to
Startup program?", check "Yes" and click the "OK" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
5. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the
completion of the installation appears.
The Sharpdesk installer will start.
8) Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was
selected in step 4).
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk
installation" window, click the "Next" button.
2. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click
the "Next" button.
3. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click
the "Next" button.
4. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the
"Next" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using
Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip"
appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.
5. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the
completion of the installation appears.
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9) Click the "Close" button when the message to inform you of the
completion of the installation appears. When the "Now connect the
MFP interface cable to the PC. This will finalize the drivers installation and settings." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.
• After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.
10) Connect the USB interface cable (see page 5-8).
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will
appear.
11) Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that appears in
your version of Windows to begin the installation.
You have completed the installation of the software.
C. Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000 (Parallel interface)
Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface
cable is not connected to the MFP.
1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2) Double-click "My Computer", and then double-click the CD-ROM
icon.
• When any of "Hardware Found", or "Found New Hardware Wiz-
ard" messages appear during the software installation, be sure
to click the "Cancel" button.
3) Double-click the "Setup" icon.
• If the language selection screen appears after you double click
the "Setup" icon, select the language you wish to use and click
the "Next" button. (Normally, the correct language is selected
automatically.)
4) Select the software packages to be installed, and then click the
"Next" button.
The software packages with checkmark on the list on the screen
will be installed.
Click the "Display README" button to show the information on the
selected package.
6) Check the contents of the package on the screen, and then click
the "Start" button.
The software packages to be installed will be displayed on the
screen. If inappropriate packages are displayed, click the "Back"
button to select only appropriate software packages.
7) Copying files for MFP driver installation and parallel interface setup
(This step will start if it was selected in step 4).
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click
the "Next" button.
2. A dialog box appears asking you to verify that the USB or paral-
lel interface cable is not connected to the MFP. Make sure that
the interface cable is not connected and click the "Next" button.
3. Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to install the MFP driver
or Cancel to quit the installation.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
In Windows 2000, if the following screen appears while the files
are being copied (the message may appear more than once),
click "Yes" in Windows 2000.
4. The following screen appears. Click the "Yes" button, and then
the Model screen will appear. Select the model number that is
the same as the model name of your MFP and click the "Next"
button.
Be sure to select the displayed model number that is the same
as the MFP's model name. If they are not the same, the driver
will not be installed correctly.
5. Establish the printer settings and click the "Next" button.
Select "LPT1" for the port to be used. If "LPT1" does not appear,
it is likely that another printer or peripheral device is using
"LPT1". Check your other printers and peripheral devices, and
change the port setting as needed so no device is using "LPT1".
If you wish the MFP to be your default printer, select "Yes". If
not, select "No".
• In Windows 95/NT 4.0, "Button Manager" does not appear. In
Windows 98/Me/2000, do not select the "Button Manager"
checkbox. because this is not supported when using the parallel
interface.
5) The next screen appears. Make sure that the parallel interface
cable is not connected, and click "OK".
Windows 95/NT 4.0Windows 98/Me/2000
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6. When the "Setup has completed gathering all necessary installation information" dialog box appears, click the "Yes" button.
The parallel interface driver is installed.
7. When the "The MFP driver installation is complete." dialog box
appears, click the "OK" button.
The Sharpdesk installer will start.
8) Begin installation of the Sharpdesk (This step will start if it was
selected in step 4).
1. After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk
installation" window, click the "Next" button.
2. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click
the "Next" button.
3. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click
the "Next" button.
4. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the
"Next" button.
The setup program will start to copy the files.
If the dialog box asking "If you have TIFF files saved using
Photo-Shop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip"
appears. Answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation.
Connecting the parallel interface cable
1) Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable.
2) Ensure that your computer and unit are turned off.
3) Insert the cable into the parallel interface connector located on the
rear of the unit, and fasten with clasps.
5. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the
completion of the installation appears.
9) Click the "Close" button when the message to inform you of the
completion of the installation appears.
• After the installation, a message to restart your computer may be
displayed. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer.
10) Connect the parallel interface cable.
You have completed the installation of all the software.
• For parallel interface connection ensure that your computer and
MFP are turned off before connecting the cable (see page 5-8).
10. Connecting the interface cable
This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors.
Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not
included with this unit.
Caution:
• If you intend to use the unit as a scanner, it must be connected to
your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner function cannot be used if the unit is connected with a parallel cable.
• USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP
Home Edition preinstalled.
• Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver.
The interface cable should be connected during installa-tion of the
MFP driver.
Connecting the USB interface cable
1) Obtain a shielded USB interface cable.
2) Insert the cable into the USB interface connector located on the
rear of the unit.
4) Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your
computer.
11. Parallel interface
This printer uses a bi-directional parallel interface. Use the supplied
interface cable.
Connector
36-pin ACON RBE42-36K1153 female connector or equivalent connector
Cable
Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface For best results, use a
printer interface cable which is IEEE1284 compliant.
Pin configuration
The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table.
18
3619
Pin
No.
1STB
2DATA120GND (DATA1 RET)
3DATA221GND (DATA2 RET)
4DATA322GND (DATA3 RET)
5DATA423GND (DATA4 RET)
6DATA524GND (DATA5 RET)
7DATA625GND (DATA6 RET)
8DATA726GND (DATA7 RET)
9DATA827GND (DATA8 RET)
10ACKNLG
11BUSY29GND (BUSY RET)
12PE (Paper End)30GND (PE RET)
13SLTC31INPRM
14AUTO LF
15(NC)33(NC)
16GND (0 V)34(NC)
17FG35+5 V
18+5 V36SLTC IN
Signal name
Pin
No.
19GND (STB RET)
28GND (ACKNLG RET)
32FAULT
1
Signal name
3) Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your
computer, or the USB hub connected to your computer.
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12. USB interface
13. Moving
Connector
4-pin ACON UBR23-4K2200
Type-B connector
Cable
Shielded twisted pair cable
(2 m (6 feet) Max.: high-speed transmission equivalent)
Pin configuration
The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table.
Pin No.Signal name
1+5V
2-DATA
3+DATA
4GND
2
1
Moving instructions
When moving the unit, follow the procedure below.
Note: When moving this unit, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in
advance.
1) Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
2) Open the side cover and front cover, in that order. Remove the TD
cartridge and close the front cover and side cover, in that order.
To open and close the side cover and front cover, and to remove
the TD cartridge, see "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT".
3) Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it
stops.
4) Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks in place
and lock the plate using the pressure plate lock which has been
stored in the front of the paper tray.
5) Push the paper tray back into the unit.
6) Lock the scan head locking switch.
Note: When shipping the unit, the scan head locking switch must be
locked to prevent shipping damage.
7) Close the multi-bypass tray and the paper output tray extension,
and attach the packing materials and tape which were removed
during installation of the unit. See "PREPARING THE UNIT FOR
INSTALLATION".
8) Pack the unit into the carton. See "CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES".
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[6] COPY PROCESS
1. Functional diagram
An OPC drum is used for the photoconductor.
(Structure of the OPC drum layers)
This printer is a non-impact printer that uses a semiconductor laser
and electrostatic print process. This printer uses an OPC (Organic
Photo Conductor) for its photoconductive material.
First, voltage from the main corona unit charges the drum surface and
a latent image is formed on the drum surface using a laser beam. This
latent image forms a visible image on the drum surface when toner is
applied. The toner image is then transferred onto the print paper by the
transfer corona and fused on the print paper in the fusing section with
a combination of heat and pressure.
Step-1: Charge
Step-2: Exposure
*Latent image is formed on the drum.
Step-3: Developing
Latent image formed on the drum is then changed into visible
image with toner.
Step-4: Transfer
The visible image (toner image) on the drum is transferred
onto the print paper.
Step-5: Cleaning
Residual toner on the drum surface is removed and collected
by the cleaning blade.
Step-6: Optical discharge
Residual charge on the drum surface is removed, by
semiconductor laser beam.
3. Actual print process
Step-1: DC charge
A uniform negative charge is applied over the OPC drum surface by
the main charging unit. Stable potential is maintained by means of the
Scorotron charger.
Positive charges are generated in the aluminum layer.
Step-2: Exposure (laser beam, lens)
A Laser beam is generated from the semiconductor laser and
controlled by the print pattern signal. The laser writes onto the OPC
drum surface through the polygon mirrors and lens. The resistance of
the OPC layer decreases for an area exposed by the laser beam
(corresponding to the print pattern signal). The beam neutralizes the
negative charge. An electrostatic latent image is formed on the drum
surface.
Semiconductor laser
Exposure
(semiconductor laser)
OPC layer
Pigment
layer
Aluminum
drum
Drum surface charge
after the exposure
OPC layer
Pigment
layer
Aluminum
Non-image area Image area
layer
About
DC5.5KV
( 580V/ 390V)
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Step-3: Developing (DC bias)
A bias potential is applied to the MG roller in the two component
magnetic brush developing method, and the toner is charged negative
through friction with the carrier.
Non-image area of the drum surface charged with negative potential
repel the toner, whereas the laser exposed portions where no negative
charges exist, attract the toner. As a result, a visible image appears on
the drum surface.
:Carrier (Magnetized particle)
:Toner (Charge negative by friction)
(N) (S) Permanent magnet
(provided in three locations)
N
S
N
Step-4: Transfer
The visible image on the drum surface is transferred onto the print
paper by applying a positive charge from the transfer corona to the
backside of the print paper.
About DC 5.2kV
DC
400V 8V
Toner is attracted over the shadowed area because of the developing
bias.
MG roller
Step-5: Separation
Since the print paper is charged positively by the transfer corona, it is
discharged by the separation corona. The separation corona is
connected to ground.
Step-6: Cleaning
Toner remaining on the drum is removed and collected by the cleaning
blade. It is transported to the waste toner collecting section in the
cleaning unit by the waste toner transport roller.
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Step-7: Optical discharge (Semiconductor laser)
Before the drum rotation is stopped, the semiconductor laser is
radiated onto the drum to reduce the electrical resistance in the OPC
layer and eliminate residual charge, providing a uniform state to the
drum surface for the next page to be printed.
When the electrical resistance is reduced, positive charges on the
aluminum layer are moved and neutralized with negative charges on
the OPC layer.
Semiconductor laser
Charge by the Scorotron charger
Function
The Scorotron charger functions to maintain uniform surface potential
on the drum at all times, It control the surface potential regardless of
the charge characteristics of the photoconductor.
Basic function
A screen grid is placed between the saw tooth and the
photoconductor. A stable voltage is added to the screen grid to
maintain the corona current on the photoconductor.
As the photoconductor is charged by the saw tooth from the main
corona unit, the surface potential increases. This increases the current
flowing through the screen grid. When the photoconductor potential
nears the grid potential, the current turns to flow to the grid so that the
photoconductor potential can be maintained at a stable level.
Start
1) Because the grid potential is at a low level, the drum potential is at
about -400V. (Carrier may not be attracted though the carrier is
pulled towards the drum by the electrostatic force of -400V.
2) Developing bias (-400V) is applied when the photoconductor
potential is switched from LOW to HIGH.
3) Once developing bias (-400V) is applied and the photo conductor
potential rises to HIGH, toner will not be attracted to the drum.
Stop
The reverse sequence takes place.
Retaining developing bias at an abnormal occurrence
Function
The developing bias will be lost if the power supply was removed
during print process. In this event, the drum potential slightly abates
and the carrier makes deposits on the drum because of strong static
power. To prevent this, the machine incorporates a function to retain
the developing bias for a certain period and decrease the voltage
gradually against possible power loss.
Basic function
Normally, the developing bias voltage is retained for a certain time
before the drum comes to a complete stop if the machine should stop
before completing the normal print cycle. The developing bias can be
added before resuming the operation after an abnormal interruption.
Therefore, carrier will not make a deposit on the drum surface.
Process controlling
Function
The print pattern signal is converted into an invisible image by the
semiconductor laser using negative to positive (reversible) developing
method. Therefore, if the developing bias is added before the drum is
charged, toner is attracted onto the drum. If the developing bias is not
added when the drum is charged, the carrier is attracted to the drum
because of the strong electrostatic force of the drum.
To avoid this, the process is controlled by adjusting the drum potential
and the grid potential of the Scorotron charger.
Basic function
Voltage added to the screen grid can be selected, high and low. To
make it easily understood, the figure below shows voltage transition at
the developer unit.
STARTSTOP
0
Toner attract
potentia l
2)
3)
1)
Low
Print potential
Develop ing bias
4)
High
Time
Drum potential
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[7] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Outline of operation
The outline of operation is described referring to the basic configuration.
(Basic configuration)
Scanner section
Operation
section
Printer section
CCD
MCU (Main control/image process section)
LSU (Laser unit)
Laser diode, Polygon mirror lens
Laser beam
Process section
Cassette paper
feed section
Paper exit
Fusing section
Paper transport section
Manual paper
feed section
Printer/
Scanner I/F
Note: The scanner function is effective
USB or Parallel
only by USB connection.
PC
(Outline of copy operation)
Setting conditions
1) Set copy conditions such as the copy quantity and the copy density
with the operation section, and press the COPY button. The
information on copy conditions is sent to the MCU.
Image scanning
2) When the COPY button is pressed, the scanner section starts
scanning of images.
The light from the copy lamp is reflected by the document and
passed through the lens to the CCD.
Photo signal/Electric signal conversion
3) The image is converted into electrical signals by the CCD circuit
and passed to the MCU.
Image process
4) The document image signal sent from the CCD circuit is processed
under the revised conditions and sent to the LSU (laser unit) as
print data.
Electric signal/Photo signal (laser beam) conversion
5) The LSU emits laser beams according to the print data.
(Electrical signals are converted into photo signals.)
6) The laser beams are radiated through the polygon mirror and
various lenses to the OPC drum.
Printing
7) Electrostatic latent images are formed on the OPC drum according
to the laser beams, and the latent images are developed to be
visible images(toner images).
8) Meanwhile the paper is fed to the image transfer section in
synchronization with the image lead edge.
9) After the transfer of toner images onto the paper, the toner images
are fused to the paper by the fusing section. The copied paper is
discharged onto the exit tray.
(Outline of printer operation)
The print data sent from the PC are passed through the I/F and the
MCU to the LSU. The procedures after that are the same as above 5)
and later.
(Outline of scanner operation)
The scan data are passed through the MCU and the I/F to the PC
according to the conditions requested by the PC or set by the operations with the operation panel.
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2. Scanner section
A. Scanner unit
The scanner unit in the digital copier scans images.
It is composed of the optical unit and the drive unit. The optical unit
performs scanning in the main scan direction with the light receiving
elements (color CCD). The drive unit performs scanning in the sub
scanning direction by moving the optical unit.
B. Optical system
Two white lamps are used as the light source.
Light radiated from the light source is applied to the document on the
document table. The reflected light from the document is reflected 5
times by No. 1 - No. 3 mirrors and passed through the reduction lens to
form images on the light-receiving surface of 3-line CCD.
The light-receiving surface of the color CCD is provided with 3 line
scanning sections for RGB. Separate images scanned in each color
section are overlapped to complete color scanning. (When PC scanning)
The resolution is 600dpi.
When copying, only the green component is used to print with the
printer.
The color component for printing can be switched to red or blue by the
service simulation.
The drive system is composed of the scanner motor, the pulley gear,
the idle pulley, the idle gear, the belt 473, the belt 190, and the shaft.
The motor rotation is converted into reciprocated movements of the
belt 473 through the idle gear, the pulley gear, the belt 190, and the
idle pulley to drive the optical unit.
1Scanner motor2Pulley gear3Idle pulley
4Belt 4735Belt 1906Optical unit
7Shaft8Idle gear9
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3
3. Laser unit
The image data sent from the MCU (image process circuit) is sent to
the LSU (laser unit), where it is converted into laser beams.
A. Basic structure
The LSU unit is the writing section of the digital optical system.
The semiconductor laser is used as the light source, and images are
formed on the OPC drum by the polygon mirror and fθ lens, etc.
The laser beams are passed through the collimator lens, the cylindrical
lens, the polygon mirror, the fθ lens, and the mirror to form images on
the OPC drum in the main scanning direction. The laser emitting PWB
is provided with the APC (auto power control) in order to eliminate fluctuations in the laser power. The BD PWB works for measurement of
the laser writing start point.
Polygon motor section: Brushless motor 20.787rpm
No. of mirror surfaces: 6 surfaces
4. Fuser section
a ≠ b ≠ c
ab c
d = e = f
def
f θ LENS
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A. General description
General block diagram (cross section)
Separator pawl
Paper guide
Thermistor
Top view
Heat roller
Thermal fuse
Heat roller
Thermistor
PPD2
Thermal fuse
Heater lamp
Pressure roller
2) The surface temperature of the upper heat roller is set to 165 190°C. The surface temperature during the power save mode is
set to 100°C.
3) The self-check function comes active when one of the following
malfunctions occurs, and an "H" is displayed on the multicopy
window.
a. When the heat roller surface temperature rises above 240°C.
b. When the heat roller surface temperature drops below 100°C during
the copy cycle.
c. Open thermistor
d. Open thermal fuse
e. When the heat roller temperature does not reach 190°C within 27
second after supplying the power.
(4) Fusing resistor
Fusing resistor
This model is provided with a fusing resistor in the fusing section to
improve transfer efficiency.
Since the upper heat roller is conductive, when using copy paper that
contains moisture and the distance between the transfer unit and the
fusing unit is short, the transfer current may find a path to ground via
the copy paper, the upper heat roller and the discharging brush.
5. Paper feed section and paper transport
section
A. Paper transport path and general operations
Separator pawl
(1) Heat roller
A Teflon roller is used for the heat roller and a silicone rubber roller is
used for the lower heat roller for better toner fusing performance and
paper separation.
(2) Separator pawl
Three separator pawls are used on the upper heat roller. The separator pawls are Teflon coated to reduce friction with the roller and prevent
a smear on the paper caused by the separator pawl.
(3) Thermal control
1) The heater lamp, thermistor, main PWB, DC power supply PWB,
and triac within the power supply unit are used to control the
temperature in the fuser unit.
To prevent against abnormally high temperature in the fuser unit, a
thermal breaker and thermal fuse are used for safety purposes.
Heated by the heater
lamp. (950W)
Safety device
(thermal breaker, thermal
fuse)
The surface temperature
of the upper heat roller is
sensed by the thermistor.
543
2
1
6
7
8
9
10
11121314
1Scanner unit8Drum
2Copy lamp9Transfer unit
3LSU (Laser unit)10Pickup roller
4Paper exit roller11Manual paper feed tray
5Main charger12Manual paper feed roller
6Heat roller13PS roller unit
7Pressure roller14Paper feed roller
Paper feed is made in two ways; the tray paper feed and the manual
paper feed. The tray is of universal-type, and has the capacity of 250
sheets.
The front loading system allows you to install or remove the tray from
the front cabinet.
The general descriptions on the tray paper feed and the manual paper
feed operation are given below.
Triac (in the
power supply unit)
Level of the thermistor is
controlled by the main PWB.
With the signal from the
main PWB, the triac is
controlled on and off.
(power supply PWB)
AL-1457 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 4
(1) Cassette paper feed operation
1) The figure below shows the positions of the pick-up roller, the
paper feed clutch sleeve, and the paper feed latch in the initial
state without pressing the COPY button after lighting the ready
lamp.
The paper feed latch is in contact with the projection of the clutch
sleeve.
2) When the COPY button is pressed, the main drive motor starts
rotating to drive each drive gear.
The pick-up drive gear also is driven at that time. Since, however,
the paper feed latch is in contact with the projection of the clutch
sleeve, rotation of the drive gear is not transmitted to the pick-up
roller, which does not rotate therefore.
5) At this time, the paper is fed passed the paper entry detection
switch (PPD1), and detected by it. After about 0.15 sec from
detection of paper by PPD1, the tray paper feed solenoid (PFS)
turns on so that the clutch sleeve projection comes into contact
with the paper feed latch to stop the pick-up roller. Then the pickup roller rotates for about 0.15 sec so that the lead edge of the
paper is evenly pressed on the resist roller, preventing against
skew feeding.
PFS
RRS
ON
OFF
PFS
RRS
OFF
OFF
3) After about 0.1 sec from when the main motor start rotating, the
tray paper feed solenoid (PFS) turns on for a moment.
This disengages the paper feed latch from the projection of the
clutch sleeve, transmitting rotation of the pick-up drive gear to the
paper feed roller shaft, rotating the pick-up roller to feed the paper.
PFS
RRS
OFF
OFF
6) To release the resist roller, the tray paper feed solenoid and the
resist solenoid are turned on by the paper start signal to disengage
the resist start latch from the clutch sleeve, transmitting rotation of
the resist drive gear to the resist roller shaft. Thus the paper is
transported by the resist roller.
7) After the resist roller starts rotating, the paper is passed through
the pre-transfer guide to the transfer section. Images are
transferred on the paper, which is separated from the OPC drum
by the drum curve and the separation section.
PFS
RRS
OFF
ON
8) The paper separated from the drum is passed through the fusing
paper guide, the heat roller (fusing section), POD (paper out
detector) to the copy tray.
4) After more than half rotation of the pick-up roller, the paper feed
latch is brought in contact with a notch on the clutch sleeve,
stopping rotation of the pick-up roller.
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(2) Manual multi paper feed operation
1) Before paper feed operation, the manual paper feed solenoid
(MPFS) is turned OFF as shown in the figure below.
3) When pawl C of the manual paper feed clutch sleeve is engaged
with the manual feed latch, the manual feed stopper falls and the
manual take-up roller rises. At that time, the manual paper feed
roller is rotating.
A
OF
C
F
MPFS
2) When the PRINT button is pressed, the manual paper feed
solenoid (MPFS) turns on to disengage the manual paper feed
latch.
A from the manual paper feed clutch sleeve A, rotating the manual
paper feed roller and the manual take-up roller. At the same time,
the manual paper feed stopper opens and the manual take-up
roller is pressed to the surface of the paper to start paper feeding.
A
C
ON
MPFS
4) The lead edge of the transported paper is pressed on the resist
roller by the transport roller. Then the paper is stopped temporarily
to allow synchronization with the lead edge of the image on the
OPC drum.
From this point, the operation is the same as the paper feed
operation from the tray. (Refer to A-5 - 8.)
5) The solenoid turns off to close the gate and return to the initial
state.
ON
MPFS
C
A
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OF
F
MPFS
A
C
(3) Conditions of occurrence of paper misfeed
a. When the power is turned on:
PPD or POD is ON when the power is turned on.
b. Copy operation
a PPD1 jamPPD1 does not turn off within 4 sec after turning
on the resist roller.
b PPD2 jamPPD2 is off immediately after turning on the
resist roller.
PPD2 does not turn off within 1.2 sec after
turning off the resist roller.
c POD jam POD does not turn on within 2.9 sec after turning
on the resist roller.
POD does not turn off within 1.5 sec - 2.7 sec
after turning off PPD2.
6. Process unit new drum detection
mechanism
1) When the power is turned on, the detection gear 38T is rotated in
the arrow direction by the detection gear 20T to push the microswitch (process detection switch) installed to the machine sensor
cover, making a judgement as a new drum.
2) When the detection gear 38T turns one rotation, there is no gear
any more and it stops.
The latch section of the 38T gear is latched and fixed with the
projection of the process cover.
Gear notch
Gear pawl
Projection
Gear notch
Gear 20T
Gear 38T
Process detection switch
Projection
Gear pawl
7. SPF section
A. Outline
The SPF (Single Path Feeder) is installed to the AL-1225 as a standard provision, and it automatically copies up to 30 sheets of documents of a same size. (Only one set of copies)
B. Document transport path and basic composition
12
1
2
3
11
4
5
6
10
7
8
9
1 Pickup roller2Sheet of document for
3 Set detection ACT4Paper stopper
5 Document feed roller6Separation sheet
7 Paper entry sensor8 PS roller D
9 Transport follower roller10 Paper exit roller
11 Paper exit follower roller12 Document tray
AL-1457 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 7
paper feed
C. Operational descriptions
Time chart (Tray feed)
Document set
SPID ON
Document set sensor
Document feed unit lamp ON
Copy start
The scanner is shifted
to the exposure position.
(SPF side)
SPFM rotation
(Copier side)
MM rotation
CPFS ON
PSW ON
MIRM rotation
Main motor rotation
Paper feed
PPD ON
RRC ON
Synchronization
Paper transport
(Transfer)
(Fusing)
(Document exit)
POD ON
(Paper exit)
In the zooming mode, the magnification ratio in the sub
scanning direction (paper transport direction) is adjusted
by changing the document transport speed.
SPUS ON
SPPD ON
(Exposure)
SPF motor rotation
Document feed
Document transport sensor
Document transport
PSW
MIRR M
SPF M
CL
SPUS
SPPD
SCANST
MAIN M
CPFS1
RRS
PPD1
PPD2
POD
625msec
756msec
752msec
D. Cases where a document jam is caused
1) When SPPD is ON (document remaining) when the power is
turned on.
2) When SPPD is not turned ON within about 1.5 sec (at 100% copy)
after starting the document feed operation.
3) When SPPD is not turned on within about 4.7 sec (at 100% copy)
after turning on SPPD.
4) When the SPF document jam release door or the OC cover is
opened during document transport (SPF motor rotating).
AL-1457 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 8
[8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Before disassembly, be sure to disconnect the power cord for
safety.
1. Do not disconnect or connect the connector and the harness
during the machine is powered. Especially be careful not to
disconnect or connect the harness between the MCU PWB
and the LSU (MCU PWB: CN119) during the machine is
powered. (If it is disconnected or connected during the
machine is powered, the IC inside the LSU will be destroyed.)
2. To disconnect the harness after turning on the power, be
sure to turn off the power and wait for at least 10 sec before
disconnection. (Note that a voltage still remains immediately
after turning off the power.)
The disassembly and assembly procedures are described for the following sections:
1. High voltage section
2. Operation panel section
3. Optical section
4. Fusing section
5. Tray paper feed/transport section
6. Manual paper feed section
7. Rear frame section
8. Power section
9. SPF section
2) Push up the lock pawls (2 positions) of the side cover, and remove
the transfer charger.
Lock pawl rear
1)
2)
1. High voltage section
A. List
No.Part name Ref.
1Transfer charger unit
2Charger wire
B. Disassembly procedure
1) Press the side cover open/close button and open the side cover.
1)
2)
Transfer
charger
1)
Lock pawl front
C. Assembly procedure
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
D. Charger wire cleaning
1) Remove the charger cleaner from the manual paper feed unit.
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 1
1)
2) Set the charger cleaner to the transfer unit, and move it recipro-
1)
1)
1)
1)
2)
3)
cally a few times in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure
below.
3)
4)
2)
1)
2. Operation panel section
A. List
No.Part name Ref.
1Operation panel unit
2Operation PWB
B. Disassembly procedure
1) Open the side door, and Open the front cover.
1)
2)
E. Charger wire replacement
1) Remove the TC cover and remove the screw.
2) Remove the spring and remove the charger wire.
3) Install a new charger wire by reversing the procedures (1) and (2).
At that time, be careful of the following items.
• The rest of the charger wire must be within 1.5mm. Refer to Fig.1
• The spring hook section (charger wire winding section) must be in
the range of the projection section.
• Be careful not to twist the charger wire.
3)
1)
Charger wire
1)
2)
2) Remove the screws (4 pcs.), the harness, and the operation panel
unit.
1mm
Protrusion
1.5mm
Fig.1
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 2
3) Remove four screws, and remove the operation cabinet.
4) Remove four screws, and remove the operation PWB.
1)
2)
1)
3)
3)
1)
3)
4)
1)
2) Remove the connector and the clamp, and remove the SPF unit.
5)
2)
Note that there are 10 pawls
C. Assembly procedure
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure
3. Optical section
A. List
NO.Part name Ref.
1Copy lamp unit
2Copy lamp
3Lens unit
B. Disassembly procedure
1) Remove four screws, and remove the rear cabinet and the rear
cabinet cover.
1)
1)
4)
3) Remove the four screws, remove the operation unit, and disconnect the connector.
4) Remove the right cabinet.
5) Remove the left cabinet.
6) Remove the screw, and remove the rear cover.
7) Remove the table glass.
1)
5)
3)
3)
1)
6)
7)
8)
4)
1)
1)
2)
1)
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 3
1)
2)
1)
8) Move the carriage to the position indicated on the figure.
9) Loosen the screw which is fixing the tension plate.
10) Move the tension plate in the arrow direction to release the tension, and remove the belt.
3)
2)
11) Remove the screw, and remove the rod stopper.
12) Remove the rod.
4)
1)
C. Assembly procedure
CCD core
1) Pass the core through the CCD-MCU harness.
2) Insert the CCD-MCU harness into the CCD PWB connector of the
carriage unit.
3) Move the core which was passed through the CCD-MCU harness
near the CCD PWB connector as shown in the figure below, and fix
it with a filament tape (19mm wide, 40mm long). For the attachment reference, refer to the figure below. Clean and remove oil
from the attachment section.
4) Attach the CCD-MCU harness to the duplex tape on the back of
the carriage unit.
5) Attach the PWB holder to the position specified in the figure below.
6) Pass the core through the FFC and the PWB holder, and fix the
core.
Note: Attach the FFC to the base
plate securely with duplex tape to
prevent against coming loose.
3)
2)
1)
13) Lift the rear side of the carriage, remove the belt and the connector, and remove the carriage.
1)
4)
2)
Note: Attach the FFC
to fit with the marking line.
Scan inclination classification 3: –0.5 – –0.26 (White marking on
the left of the production number label)
LSU spacer not required
Machine front side
Add one LSU spacer.
Machine rear side
Add one LSU spacer.
4)
2)
1)
1)
4)
2)
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 10
3)
Addition of the spacer
Scan inclination classification 1: Add the LSU spacer to the rear
side of the machine.
Scan inclination classification 2: No need to add the spacer.
Scan inclination classification 3: Add the LSU spacer to the front
side of the machine.
<Machine rear side>
Fit the holes and attach.
Insert into the
positioning boss.
[Note for assembling the LSU]
When installing the LSU, turn the LSU clockwise and fix with
screws in order to provide an attachment backlash in the proper
direction.
Observe the following sequence of fixing screws.
1
24
3
5
6
16) Remove each pawl, and remove the paper exit tray.
<Machine front side>
Insert into the
positioning boss.
2)
Fit the holes and attach.
3)
1)
Machine front side
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 11
17) Remove two screws and remove the fusing connector.
18) Remove five screws and the connector, and lift the intermediate
frame unit to remove.
3)
4)
2)
2)
21) Remove three screws and remove the TC front paper guide.
1)
2)
22) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the PPD1 sensor PWB.
1)
19) Remove the screw and the E-ring, and remove the PS semi-circular earth plate and the PS roller unit.
20) Remove the E-ring and remove the spring clutch from the PS roller
unit.
5)
5)
4)
4)
PS roller unit
PS roller unit
4)
4)
PS semi-circuler
PS semi-circular
earth plate
earth plate
2)
2)
1)
1)
1)
2)
3)
3)
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 12
23) Remove two E-rings and remove the paper feed roller.
24) Remove three E-rings and remove the clutch unit.
5)
Clutch unit
Paper feed
roller
4)
3)
1)
B. Disassembly procedure
Single unit
1) Remove the screw and remove the single upper cover.
Back
1)
4)
2)
Front
2)
C. Assembly procedure
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
6. Manual paper feed section
A. List
No.Part name Ref.
1Manual transport roller
2Cassette detection switch
3PPD1 sensor PWB
4Side door detection unit
2) Remove the screw and remove the side door detection unit.
2)
1)
BackWire treatment
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 13
3) Remove three screws and remove the single manual feed upper
frame.
1)
5) Remove the E-ring and remove the manual paper feed transport
roller.
4)
2)
4) Remove the PPD1 sensor PWB.
1)
3)
3)
1)
2)
6) Remove the cassette detection switch.
1)
3)
Wire treatment
3)
1)
2)
2)
Wire treatment
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 14
7) Remove the multi cover.
Multi cover
2) Remove the screw and remove the side door detection unit.
2)
1)
BackWire treatment
Multi unit
1) Remove the screw and remove the multi upper cover.
1)
2)
3) Remove three screws and remove the multi paper feed upper
frame.
1)
1)
2)
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 15
4) Remove two screws and remove the multi feed bracket unit from
the multi paper feed upper frame.
2)
6) Remove the pick-up roller.
1)
1)
1)
2)
5) Remove three E-rings and remove the manual paper feed roller
B9.
1)
1)
1)
2)
7) Cut the binding band and remove the multi paper feed solenoid.
1)
Multi paper feed
solenoid
3)
2)
2)
3)
C. Assembly procedure
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
O
C
L
K
T
O
K
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 16
D. Pressure plate holder attachment
1) Attach the pressure plate holder so that the resin section is not
covered with the seal M1-N.
Seal M1-N
2) Disconnect the connector.
3) Remove two screws, and remove the scanner motor.
Pressure plate
holder
Attachment
reference
Attachment
reference
7. Rear frame section
A. List
No.Part name Ref.
1Mirror motor
2Main motor
3Exhaust fan motor
B. Disassembly procedure
1) Remove four screws, and remove the rear cabinet and the rear
cabinet cover.
1)
3)
4) Remove two screws and one harness, and remove the main
motor.
5) Remove two screws and one connector, and remove the exhaust
fan motor.
1)
2)
3)
1)
2)
1)
1)
3)
2)
1)
1)
2)
C. Assembly procedure
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 17
8. Power section
A. List
No.Part name Ref.
1Noise filter PWB
2Power PWB
B. Disassembly procedure
Noise filter PWB
1) Disconnect the connector at two positions.
2) Remove the screw, and remove the noise filter PWB unit.
2)
1)
3)
9. SPF section (SPF model only)
No.Part name Ref.
ASensor PWB
BPickup solenoid
CClutch
DManual paper feed roller, pickup roller
EBelt
FSPF motor
GPaper entry sensor
HPS roller
IPaper exit roller
Pickup unit removal
1) Remove three fixing pawls from the bottom of the machine.
2) Remove the front cover and the rear cover.
2
1)
Power PWB
1) Disconnect each connector.
2) Remove the screw, and remove the earth line.
3) Remove two screws, and remove the power PWB unit.
4)
1)
1)
2)
3)
1)
1)
1)
2
1
1) Remove the belt, the paper feed frame Spring, and two harnesses.
2) Remove the pickup unit.
1
1
2
3
4
3
5)
4)
C. Assembly procedure
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
* When installing the parts, be careful of the hole position of the paper
frame Spring.
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 18
1
1
A. Sensor PWB
1) Remove two screws from the bottom of the pickup unit.
2) Remove the upper cover.
2
C. Clutch
1) Remove the E-ring.
2) Remove the pulley and bush.
3) Slide the bush in the arrow direction.
4) Lift the clutch, and 5) remove the clutch.
1
1) Remove two screws.
2) Remove the sensor PWB.
3) Remove the harness.
1
2
2
1
5
1
3
1
3
1) Remove the E-ring.
2) Remove the parts.
1
4
B. Pickup solenoid
1) Remove two screws.
2) Remove the pickup solenoid
2
* When installing, hang iron core A on the solenoid arm.
1
A
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 19
2
D. Manual paper feed roller, pickup roller
1) Lift the paper stopper.
2) Slide the take-up roller unit.
3) Slide the bushing in the direction of the arrow.
4) Remove the take-up roller unit.
E. Belt
1) Remove the belt.
A
1
2
4
3
* When installing the take-up roller, hang the projection of the take-up
roller unit on the solenoid arm.
1) Remove the parts.
2) Remove the manual paper feed roller.
3) Remove the pickup roller.
4) Remove the parts.
4
3
1
1
F. SPF motor
1) Remove the harness.
2) Remove four screws.
3) Remove the drive unit.
4) Remove the belt.
5) Remove two screws.
6) Remove the SPF motor.
5
1
1
2
3
6
2
1
Transport unit removal
1) Remove two screws.
2) Remove the document tray unit.
3) Remove five screws.
4) Remove the transport unit.
3
3
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
4
5
2
3
4
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 20
G. Paper entry sensor
1) Loosen the screw.
2) Open the paper exit paper guide.
3) Remove the paper entry sensor.
4) Remove the harness.
3
H. PS roller
1) Remove the parts.
2) Remove the paper supply roller.
4
1
2
1
I. Paper exit roller
1) Remove the parts.
2) Remove the paper exit roller.
1
1
1
2
2
AL-1457 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 21
[9] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Optical section
A. Copy magnification ratio adjustment
The copy magnification ratio must be adjusted in the main scanning
direction and in the sub scanning direction. To adjust, use SIM 48-1.
(1) Outline
The main scanning (front/rear) direction magnification ratio adjustment
is made automatically or manually.
Automatic adjustment: The width of the reference line marked on the
shading correction plate is scanned to perform the main scanning
(front/rear) direction magnification ratio adjustment automatically.
Manual adjustment: The adjustment is made by manual key
operations. (In either of the automatic and manual adjustments, the
zoom data register set value is changed for adjustment.)
The magnification ratio in the sub scanning direction is adjusted by
changing the carriage (scanner) scanning speed.
(2) Main scanning direction magnification ratio adjustment
a. Cases when the adjustment is required
1) When the main PWB is replaced.
2) When the EEPROM in the main PWB is replaced.
3) When "U2" trouble occurs.
4) When repairing or replacing the optical section.
b. Necessary tools
• Screwdriver (+)
• Scale
c. Adjustment procedure
1) Set the scale vertically on the document table. (Use a long scale
for precise adjustment.)
5) Calculate the main scanning direction magnification ratio.
Main scanning direction magnification ratio
Copy image dimensions
=
Original dimension
(When a 100mm scale is used as the original.)
mm
20
10
1/2mm
Paper feed
direction
mm
1/2mm
Reference
1020
X 100 (%)
100110120130
100
Comparison point
JAPAN
JAPAN
110
120130
140
140
Original (Scale)
HARDENED
STAINLESS
150
Shizuoka
HARDENED
STAINLESS
150
Shizuoka
Copy
110
6) Check that the copy magnification ratio is within the specified
range. If it is not within the specified range, perform the following
procedures.
7) Execute SIM 48-1 to select the main scanning direction copy
magnification ratio adjustment mode.
To select the adjustment mode, use the copy mode select key.
In the case of the automatic adjustment, when the PRINT switch is
pressed, the mirror base unit moves to the white plate for shading to
scan the width of the reference line, calculating the correction value
and displaying and storing this value.
After execution of the automatic adjustment, go out from the simulation
mode and make a copy to check the magnification ratio.
If the magnification ratio is not in the specified range (100±1.0%),
manually adjust as follows.
Adjustment modeLighting lamp
Main scanning direction auto copy
Auto exposure lamp ON
magnification ratio adjustment
Main scanning direction manual copy
Manual exposure lamp ON
magnification ratio adjustment
Sub scanning direction copy
Photo exposure lamp ON
magnification ratio adjustment
SPF mode scanning direction
magnification ratio adjustment
Auto, Manual, Photo lamp
ON
2) Set the copy magnification ratio to 100%.
3) Make a copy on A4 or 81/2" x 11" paper.
4) Measure the length of the copied scale image.
8) Set the adjustment mode to Manual with the copy mode select key.
9) Enter the new set value of main scanning direction copy
magnification ratio with the copy quantity set key, and press the
COPY button.
10) Change the set value and repeat the adjustment until the ratio is
within the specified range.
When the set value is changed by 1, the magnification ratio is
changed by 0.1%.
(3) Sub scanning direction copy magnification ratio
a. Cases when the adjustment is required
1) When the scanner unit drive section is disassembled or the part is
replaced.
2) When the main PWB is replaced.
3) When the EEPROM in the main PWB is replaced.
4) When "U2" trouble occurs.
b. Necessary tools
• Scale
AL-1457 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 1
c. Adjustment procedure
1) Set the scale on the document table as shown below. (Use a long
scale for precise adjustment.)
2) Set the copy magnification ratio to 100%.
3) Make a copy on A4 or 81/2" x 11" paper.
4) Measure the length of the copied scale image.
5) Calculate the sub scanning direction copy magnification ratio
using the formula below.
Copy image dimensions
=
Original dimension
X 100 (%)
110
Original (Scale)
HARDDENCD
mm
1/2mm
mm
1/2mm
Reference
1020
10
100
20
100
Comparison point
JAPAN
110120130
JAPAN
110120
130
STAINLESS
140
150
Shizuoka
HARDDENCD
STAINLESS
140
150
Shizuoka
Copy
Paper feed
direction
6) Check that the actual copy magnification ratio is within the
specified range. (100 ± 1.0%).
If it is not within the specified range, perform the following
procedures.
7) Execute SIM 48-1 to select the sub scanning direction copy
magnification ratio adjustment mode.
To select the adjustment mode, use the copy mode select key.
(Photo exposure lamp ON)
8) Enter the new set value of sub scanning direction copy
magnification ratio with the copy quantity set key, and press the
COPY button.
B. Image position adjustment
There are following five kinds of image position adjustments, which are
made by laser control except for the image scan start position
adjustment. For the adjustments, SIM 50 - 01, 50 - 10, 50 - 18 and SIM
50 - 19 are used.
To select the adjustment mode with SIM 50 - 01, use the copy mode
select key.
The relationship between the adjustment modes and the lighting lamps
are as shown in the table below.
Adjustment modeLamp ON
Print start position (Main cassette paper
AE, main cassette lamp
feed)
Print start position (2nd cassette paper
AE, 2nd cassette lamp
feed)
Print start position (Manual paper feed) AE, manual feed lamp
Image lead edge void quantityTEXT lamp
Image scan start positionPHOTO lamp
Image rear edge void quantityAE, TEXT, PHOTO
lamp
SPF image scan start positionAE, TEXT lamp
: Supported for the installing model and skipped for non-installing
mode.
To select the adjustment mode with SIM 50 - 10, use the copy mode
select key.
The relationship between the adjustment modes and the lighting lamps
are as shown in the table below.
Machine with the multi manual paper feed unit
Adjustment modeLamp ON
Print center offset (Main cassette paper
AE, main cassette lamp
feed)
Print center offset (Manual paper feed) AE, manual paper feed lamp
OC/document center offsetAE, TEXT lamp
Machine with the single manual paper feed unit
Adjustment modeLamp ON
Print center offset (Main cassette paper
AE, main cassette lamp
feed)
Print center offset (Manual paper feed) AE, manual paper feed lamp
OC/document center offsetAE, TEXT lamp
50 - 18
Repeat procedures 1) - 8) until the sub scanning direction actual copy
magnification ratio in 100% copying is within the specified range.
When the set value is changed by 1, the magnification ration is
changed by 0.1%.
AL-1457 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 2
(1) Lead edge adjustment
1) Set a scale to the center of the paper lead edge guide as shown
below, and cover it with B4 or 8 1/2" x 14" paper.
2) Execute SIM 50 - 01
3) Set the print start position (AE lamp ON) (A), the lead edge void
amount (TEXT lamp ON) (B), and the scan start position (PHOTO
lamp ON) (C) to 0, and make a copy of a scale at 100%.
4) Measure the image loss amount (R mm) of the scale image.
Set C = 10 X R (mm). (Example: Set the value of C to 30.)
When the value of C is increased by 10, the image loss is
decreased by 1mm. (Default: 50)
5) Measure the distance (H mm) between the paper lead edge and
the image print start position.
Set A = 10 X H (mm). (Example: Set the value of A to 50.)
When the value of A is increased by 10, the image lead edge is
shifted to the paper lead edge by 1mm. (Default: 50)
6) Set the lead edge void amount to B = 50 (2.5mm).
When the value of B is increased by 10, the void amount is
increased by about 1mm. For 25 or less, however, the void amount
becomes zero. (Default: 50)
(Example)
Distance between paper lead
edge and image: H = 5mm
Image loss:
R = 3mm
5mm
(2) Image rear edge void amount adjustment
1) Set a scale to the rear edge section of A4 or 11" x 8 1/2" paper size
as shown in the figure below, and cover it with B4 or 8 1/2" x 14"
paper.
B4 or 8 1/2″× 14″ paper
A4 size rear edge
2) Execute SIM 50 - 01 to select the image rear edge void amount
adjustment mode.
The set adjustment value is displayed on the copy quantity display.
3) Make a copy and measure the void amount of image rear edge.
Void amount (Standard value: 2 3mm)
Scale image
Paper rear edge
4) If the measurement value is out of the specified range, change the
set value and repeat the adjustment procedure.
The default value is 50.
Note: The rear edge void cannot be checked with the first sheet after
entering the simulation mode, the first sheet after turning off/on
the power, or the first sheet after inserting the cassette. Use the
second or later sheet to check the rear edge void.
(3) Center offset adjustment
1) Set the self-made test chart for the center position adjustment so
that its center line is aligned with the center mark of the document
guide.
• Test chart for the center position adjustment.
Draw a line at the center of A4 or 8 1/2" x 11" paper in the paper
transport direction.
Document guide
10mm
2) Execute SIM 50 - 10 to select the print center offset (cassette
paper feed) adjustment mode.
The set adjustment value is displayed on the copy quantity display.
AL-1457 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 3
Center
Copy paper
(A4 or 8 1/2″× 11″)
3) Make a copy and check that the copied center line is properly
positioned.
The standard value is 0 ±2mm from the paper center.
(Copy A)
(Copy B)
2.0mm or less
Shift
2.0mm or less
Copy image
Copy paper
folding line
Copy image
Test chart comparison table
UKOG0162FCZZ
DENSITY
12345678910W
No.
UKOG0089CSZZ
DENSITY
0.10.20.30.5 1.90
No.
KODAK
GRAY
123419A
SCALE
Shift
(Paper feed direction)
Copy paper
folding line
4) If the measured value is out of the specified range, change the set
value and repeat the adjustment procedure.
When the set value is increased by 1, the copy image is shifted by
0.1mm toward the rear frame.
• For the manual paper feed, change the manual paper feed
adjustment mode and perform the similar procedures.
• Since the document center offset is automatically adjusted by the
CCD which scan the reference lines (F/R) on the back of document
guide, there is no need to adjust manually.
2. Copy density adjustment
A. Copy density adjustment timing
The copy density adjustment must be performed in the following cases:
• When maintenance is performed.
• When the developing bias/grid bias voltage is adjusted.
• When the optical section is cleaned.
• When a part in the optical section is replaced.
• When the optical section is disassembled.
• When the OPC drum is replaced.
• When the main control PWB is replaced.
• When the EEPROM on the main control PWB is replaced.
• When the memory trouble (U2) occurs.
B. Note for copy density adjustment
1) Arrangement before execution of the copy density adjustment
• Clean the optical section.
• Clean or replace the charger wire.
• Check that the voltage at the high voltage section and the
developing bias voltage are in the specified range.
C. Necessary tool for copy density adjustment
• One of the following test charts:
UKOG-0162FCZZ, UKOG-0089CSZZ, KODAK GRAY SCALE
• B4 (14" x 8 1/2") white paper
• The user program AE setting should be "3."
110
23456789
W
D. Features of copy density adjustment
For the copy density adjustment, the image data shift function provided
in the image process LSI is used.
List of the adjustment modes
Auto ModeBrightness 1 step only
Manual ModeBrightness 5 steps. Adjustment of only the center
brightness is made.
Photo ModeBrightness 5 steps. Adjustment of only the center
brightness is made.
Manual T/S
mode
Brightness 5 steps. Adjustment of only the center
brightness is made.
T/S Auto modeBrightness 1 step only
E. Copy density adjustment procedure
Use SIM 46 - 01 to set the copy density for each copy mode.
For selection of modes, use the copy mode select key.
(1) Test chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) setting
1) Place the test chart so that its edge is aligned with the A4 (Letter)
reference line on the document table. Then place a A4 (14" x
8 1/2") white paper on the test chart and close the document cover.
White paper
Test chart
AL-1457 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 4
(2) Perform the adjustment in each mode.
1) Execute SIM 46-1.
2) Select the mode to be adjusted with the exposure mode select key.
Set the exposure level to 3 for all adjustment. (Except for the auto
mode.)
(1)
(2)
(1) Mode select key/display
lamp
(2) Exposure level select
key/display lamp
Adjustment mode
Exposure mode
display lamp
Auto modeAuto lamp ON"3" is slightly copied.
Manual modeManual lamp ON"3" is slightly copied.
Photo modePhoto lamp ON"3" is slightly copied.
Manual T/S mode Manual lamp/Photo lamp ON"3" is slightly copied.
Auto T/S modeAuto lamp/Photo lamp ON "3" is slightly copied.
3) Make a copy.
Check the adjustment level (shown in the above table) of the
exposure test chart (Sharp Gray Scale).
Sharp Gray Scale adjustment level
Non toner
save mode
110
23456789
Sharp gray chart
adjustment level
W
3. High voltage adjustment
A. Main charger (Grid bias)
Note:
• Use a digital multi meter with internal resistance of 10MΩ or more
measurement.
• After adjusting the grid LOW output, adjust the HIGH output. Do not
reverse the sequence.
Procedures
1) Set the digital multi meter range to DC700V.
2) Set the positive side of the test rod to the connector CN11-3
(GRID) of high voltage section of the power PWB and set the
negative side to the frame ground (power frame).
3) Execute SIM 8-3. (The main charger output is supplied for 30 sec
in the grid voltage LOW output mode.)
Adjust the control volume (VRG2) so that the output voltage is
4)
–390 ±20V.
5) Execute SIM 8-2. (The main charger output is supplied for 30 sec
in the grid voltage HIGH output mode.)
6) Adjust the control volume (VRG1) so that the output voltage is 580
±12V.
VRG1
VRG2
Slightly copied.
Not copied.
Toner save
mode
110
23456789
Slightly copied.
Not copied.
W
(When too bright): Decrease the value displayed on the copy quantity
display.
(When too dark): Increase the value displayed on the copy quantity
display.
* The value can be set in the range of 1 - 99.
B. DV bias check
Note: • A digital multi meter with internal resistance of 1GΩ must be
use for correct check.
• The adjustment volume is locked, and no adjustment can be
made.
Procedures
1) Set the digital multi meter range to DC500V.
2) Set the positive side of the test rod to the connector CN-10-1 (DV
BIAS) and set the negative side to the frame ground (power
frame).
3) Execute SIM 25-1 to output the developing bias for 30sec, and
check that the output is –400 ±8V.
VRDV
AL-1457 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 5
[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES
1. Entering the simulation mode
To enter the serviceman simulation mode, press the keys as follows:
Clear → Density select → Clear→ Density select
To cancel the simulation mode, press the clear key.
Flow chart of entering the simulation mode
1
The current set adjustment
value and the counter
value are displayed on the
COPY QUANTITY
displayed Sensor check,
etc. are displayed by the
alarm lamps, etc.
To change the current set
values, enter with the COPY
QUANTITY key.
10th digit:
1st digit:
Count up of values:
COPY QUANTITY key
Count down of values:
Zoom key + COPY
QUANTITY key
The entered value
is displayed on the
COPY QUANTITY
display.
Press the COPY
key.
Is there a sub
code ?
NO
Press the COPY
key.
Is it the
simulation for
operation
check?
YES
Perform the operation
according to the
simulation number.
Is another
simulation to be
performed ?
NO
Press the clear key.
All displays on the
operation panel go off,
and the machine enters
the ready state for
entering the main code.
YES
YES
Press the COPY key.
The COPY QUANTITY
display blinks to indicate
"00" and the machine
enters the ready
state for sub code input.
Enter the sub code with
the COPY QUANTITY key.
10th digit
1st digit:
Count up of values:
COPY QUANTITY key
Count down of values:
Zoom key + COPY
QUANTITY key
Press the COPY key.
Is the
main code the
same ?
NO
Is the
sub code
displayed ?
YES
Press the clear key.
The COPY QUANTITY
display blinks to indicate
the previously set sub
enters the ready 7 state for
sub code input.
code, and the machine
YES
Press the clear key.
NO
Enter the new main
code.
The main code is
displayed on the
COPY QUANTITY
display.
Start
Press the clear key.
Within 1sec
Press the exposure
mode selector key.
Within 1sec
Press the clear key.
Within 1sec
Press the exposure
mode selector key.
All displays on the
operation panel go off,
and the machine enters
he ready state for entering
he main code.
Enter the main code with
the COPY QUANTITY key.
10th digit:
1st digit:
Count up of values:
COPY QUANTITY key
Count down of values:
Zoom key + COPY
QUANTITY key
The main code is
displayed on the
COPY QUANTITY
display.
The entered value
is registered.
1
Press the clear key.
End
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 1
2. List of simulations
Sim
No.
01Optical system01Mirror scan operation
02SPF Individual
05Lamp ON
06Machine
07Aging01Warm-up display and aging with jam
08High voltage
10OtherNone Toner motor aging
14Trouble resetNone Cancel of troubles other than U2
16U2 trouble
22Counter
24Special
25Main motor
Kind of
main code
load operation
check
individual load
operation
output check
reset
display
counter clear
ON
Sub
code
06Aging of mirror scanning
02SPF sensor status display
03Motor ON
04Paper feed solenoid ON
01Operation panel display check
02Fusing lamp, cooling fan operation
check
03Copy lamp ON
01Paper feed solenoid ON
02Resist solenoid ON
06Intermittent aging
01Developing bias
02Main charger (Grid high)
03Grid voltage (Low)
06Transfer charger
None Cancel of U2 trouble
04JAM total counter display
05Total counter display
08SPF counter display
12Drum counter display
14P-ROM version display
17Copy counter display
18Printer counter display
19Scanner mode counter display
21Scanner counter display
22SPF JAM counter display
01JAM total counter clear
04SPF counter clear
07Drum counter clear
08Copy counter clear
09Printer counter clear
13Scanner counter clear
14SPF JAM total counter clear
15Scanner mode counter clear
01Main motor operation check (Cooling
fan motor rotation check)
10Polygon motor ON
Operation
Sim
No.
26Various setup01Manual feed setup
30Sensor
43Fusing
46Exposure
48Magnification
4901Flash ROM program writing mode
50Lead edge
51Timing
5308SPF scan position automatic
61Laser system
63Shading01Shading check
64Self print 01Self print
Kind of
main code
operation
check
(Standard
provision)
temperature
setup
adjustment
ratio correction
adjustment
adjustment
operation
Sub
code
02(R) SPF setup
03Second cassette setup
04Machine duplex setup
06Destination setup
07Machine conditions check
20Rear edge void setup
30CE mark support control ON/OFF
38Cancel of stop at drum life over
39Memory capacity check
40Polygon motor OFF time setup
(Time required for turning OFF after
completion of printing)
1. When this simulation is executed, the mirror home position is detected.
Sensor nameDisplay lamp
Mirror home position sensorOPC drum cartridge replacement lamp
2. When the _START key is pressed, scanning is executed at the speed corresponding to the currently set copy magnification ratio.
The copy magnification ratio can be arbitrarily set with the magnification ratio select key/zoom key.
06Aging of mirror scanning
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the mirror base performs full scan at the speed of the set magnification ratio. After 3 sec, the mirror
case performs full scan again. These procedures are repeated until the clear key is pressed. (When the PRINT switch is pressed once,
the ready lamp keeps OFF.)
The status of the mirror home position sensor is displayed with the photoconductor cartridge lamp. (The lamp is ON when the mirror is
at the home position.)
During aging, the copy lamp keeps ON.
0202SPF sensor status display
0501Operation panel display check
0601Paper feed solenoid ON
ON/OFF of the sensors in the SPF can be checked with the following lamps.
Developer cartridge replacement lampDocument set detection (SPID)
Jam lampSPF document transport detection (SPPD)
Photoconductor cartridge replacement lampSPF cover open/close detection (SDOD)
SPF jam lampSPF open/close detection (SDSW)
03Motor ON
(Operation/Procedure)
When the start key is pressed, the SPF motor rotates for 10 sec at the speed corresponding to the currently set magnification ratio.
04Paper feed solenoid ON
(Operation/Procedure)
When the start key is pressed, the SPF paper feed solenoid repeats ON (500 ms) and OFF (500 ms) 20 times.
• When the PRINT switch is pressed, all LEDs (including 7-segment LEDs) on the operation panel are lighted. (LED check mode)
• When 1Up key is pressed, the LEDs on the operation panel are lighted individually from the top left to the bottom right in sequence.
After completion of all individual lighting, all LEDs are lighted simultaneously. (The 7-segment LED lights the three-digit sections at
the same time.)
Individual lighting frequency ON: 300ms, OFF: 20ms
• When the CLEAR key is pressed, this simulation is terminated.
• When the PRINT switch is pressed in the LED check mode, the machine enters the Key input check mode.
“Key input check mode”
When the machine enters the Key input check mode, the value display section indicates “– – –.” Every time any key on the operation
panel is pressed, the entered value is added and displayed on the value display section. However, the keys that were pressed once are
not counted again.
• When the PRINT switch is pressed, the entered value is added and displayed for 3 sec and all the LEDs are lighted. (LED lighting
check mode)
(Note for Key input check mode)
• Press the PRINT switch at the end. (If it is pressed in the middle of the process, the entered value up to that moment is displayed for
3 sec and the machine enters the LED lighting check mode. (ALL the LEDs are lighted.))
• Multiple key inputs are ignored.
02Fusing lamp, cooling fan operation check
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the fusing lamp repeats operations of 500ms-ON and 500ms-OFF 5 times. During that time, the
cooling fan motor rotates.
03Copy lamp ON
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the copy lamp is lighted for 5 sec.
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the paper feed solenoid selected by the tray select key repeats ON (500ms) and OFF (500ms) 20
times.
02Resist solenoid ON
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the resist solenoid (RRS) repeats ON (500ms) and OFF (500ms) 20 times.
DisplaySensor
Content
FAX document size detection
Paper size detection
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 3
Main
Sub
code
code
0701Warm-up display and aging with jam
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When the simulation is executed, warming up is started.
2. Warm-up time is counted and displayed every second on the copy quantity display.
3. After completion of warm-up, the time count is stopped and the ready lamp is lighted.
4. Press the clear key to clear the warm-up time display, set the copy quantity, and press the START key, and the machine will copy
the set quantity repeatedly.
This simulation is canceled by turning off the power or executing any simulation which performs hardware reset.
06Intermittent aging
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When the simulation is executed, warming up is started.
2. After completion of warm-up, the ready lamp is lighted.
3. Set the copy quantity and press the START key, and the machine will copy the set quantity repeatedly.
4. After 3 sec of the interval time from completion of copying the set quantity, the machine will resume copying.
5. The above operation 4 is repeated.
This simulation is canceled by turning off the power or executing any simulation which performs hardware reset.
0801Developing bias
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the developing bias is outputted for 30 sec.
02Main charger (Grid high)
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the main charger output is supplied for 30 sec in the grid voltage HIGH mode.
03Grid voltage (Low)
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the main charger output is supplied for 30 sec in the grid voltage LOW mode.
06Transfer charger
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the transfer charger output is supplied for 30 sec.
10None Toner motor aging
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the toner motor output is supplied for 30 sec.
14None Cancel of troubles other than U2
(Operation/Procedure)
After canceling the trouble, the simulation is also automatically canceled.
16None Cancel of U2 trouble
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When the START key is pressed, the EEPROM total counter check sum is rewritten and the trouble is canceled.
2. After canceling the trouble, the simulation is also automatically canceled.
2204JAM total counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
05Total counter display
The total count value is displayed in 3 digits X 2 times repeatedly.
<Display example: 12345>
Content
012 → Blank → 345 → Blank → 012
0.7s 0.3s 0.7s 1.0s 0.7s
08SPF counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
12Drum counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
14P-ROM version display
The main code and the sub code of the P-ROM version is displayed on the value display section in 2 digits alternately.
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
17Copy counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
18Printer counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
19Scanner mode counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
21Scanner counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
22SPF JAM counter display
The display method is the same as the total count value display.
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 4
Main
Sub
code
code
2401JAM total counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the JAM total count value is reset to 0.
04SPF counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the SPF count value is reset to 0.
07Drum counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the drum count value is reset to 0.
08Copy counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the copy count value is reset to 0.
09Printer counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the printer count value is reset to 0.
13Scanner counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the scanner count value is reset to 0.
14SPF JAM total counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the SPF JAM total count value is reset to 0.
15Scanner mode counter clear
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the scanner mode counter is reset to 0.
2501Main motor operation check (Cooling fan motor rotation check)
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the main motor (as well as the duplex motor in the duplex model) is operated for 30 sec. If the
developing unit is installed at that time, the developing bias, the main charger, and the grid are outputted together in order to avoid
toner consumption. Since, in this case, laser discharge is required when stopping the motor, the polygon motor is rotated at the same
time. If the developing unit is not installed, the above high voltage is not outputted and only the motor is rotated.
: Do not execute this simulation by forcibly turning ON the door ON/OFF switch.
10Polygon motor ON
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, the polygon motor is operated for 30 sec.
2601Manual feed setup
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set bypass code number is displayed.
2. Enter the code number corresponding to the bypass and press the START key, and the setting will be changed.
Content
Code numberBypass
0Single bypass
1Multi bypass
02(R) SPF setup
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the SPF code number is displayed. Enter the code number corresponding to the
SPF and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup.
Code numberSPF
0SPF not installed
1SPF installed
2RSPF installed
03Second cassette setup
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number of the second cassette is displayed.
2. Enter the code number and press the start key. The setting is changed.
Code numberSecond cassette
0Without second cassette
1With second cassette
04Machine duplex setup
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set duplex code number is displayed.
2. Enter the code number corresponding to the duplex and press the ENTER key, and the setup will be changed.
Code numberDuplex
0Without Duplex
1With Duplex
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 5
Main
Sub
code
code
2606Destination setup
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the destination code number is displayed. Enter the code number corresponding
to the destination and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup.
Code numberDestination
0Inch series
1EX JAPAN AB series
2JAPAN AB series
3China (EX JAPAN AB series + Chinese paper support)
07Machine conditions check
When this simulation is executed, the current machine setup is displayed.
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the rear edge void code number is displayed. Enter the code number
corresponding to the rear edge void and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup.
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the CE mark support code number is displayed. Enter the code number
corresponding to the CE mark support setup and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup.
Code numberCE mark support setup
0CE mark support control OFF * Default (100V series)
1CE mark support control ON
The default for CE-support 200V series is “1.”
38Cancel of stop at drum life over
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT
switch to enable the setup.
Code numberSetup
0Stop at drum life over * Default (AL model)
1Cancel of stop at drum life over
39Memory capacity check
When this simulation is executed, the current memory capacity is displayed.
Code numberSetup
88 Mbyte
1616 Mbyte
40Polygon motor OFF time setup (Time required for turning OFF after completion of printing)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT
switch to enable the setup.
Code numberSetup
00 sec
130 sec * Default
260 sec
390 sec
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 6
Main
Sub
code
code
2642Transfer ON timing control setup
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed.
2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed. (For any number different from the following
ones, the default time is automatically set.)
When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. Enter the desired code number and press the START
key, and the display will be changed. The document rear edge scanning area in SPF reduction (less than 100%) copy is changed.
The code number is changeable in the range of 0 – 8.
The default value is 4, and 2 mm of the document rear edge is cut.
When the value is changed by 1, the area is changed by 1 mm.
62Energy-save mode copy lamp setup
Used to set half-ON (50%)/OFF of the copy lamp in the pre-heat mode.
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT
switch to enable the setup.
Code numberSetup
0Copy lamp half-ON (50%) * Default
1Copy lamp OFF
63Fan control select setup
Used to set the cooling fan operation mode.
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT
switch to enable the setup.
Code numberSetup
11-speed fan control
22-speed fan control * Default when starting mass production
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 7
Main
Sub
code
code
3001Paper sensor status display
Indicates the paper sensor status using the lamps on the operation panel.
Sensor nameDisplay lamp
Before-resist paper sensor (PPD1)Developer cartridge replacement lamp
Fusing section paper sensor (PPD2)JAM lamp
Paper exit sensor (POD)Photoconductor cartridge replacement lamp
2nd CS paper sensor (PPD3)2nd cassette lamp
New drum cartridge sensor (PUIS)Zoom lamp
Single manual feed paper sensor (MFD)AE lamp
Content
4301Fusing temperature setup (Normal copy)
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed.
2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed.
Code numberSet temperature (°C)
0175
1180
2185
3190
4195 (* Default)
5200
04Fusing temperature setup 2
(Operation/Procedure)
1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed.
2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed.
Code numberSet temperature (°C)
0155
1160
2165
3170 (* Default)
4175
5180
05Fusing temperature setup in duplex copy
In duplex copy, this setup value is added to the fusing temperature of single copy. When this simulation is executed, the current setup
of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup.
Used to set the copy density in each mode.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, warm-up and shading operations are performed and the current setup is displayed in two digits
(default: 50).
Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys. Press the PRINT switch and a copy is made according to the new setup.
The greater the setup value is, the darker the copy is. The smaller the setup value is, the brighter the copy is. Only EXP.3 copy is made
in this simulation. When set to a darker level, Exp.1 and Exp.5 copies also become darker. When set to a brighter level, Exp.1 and
Exp.5 copies also become brighter. Press the CLEAR key to save the setup and exit from the simulation mode.
Use the copy mode select key to select a copy mode . The setup value of the selected copy mode is displayed on the copy quantity
display.
(adjustment range: 0 – 99)
Used to set the copy density in each mode.
(Operation/Procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the machine performs warm-up and shading, and the current setup value is displayed in two digits.
(Default: 50)
Use the copy quantity key to change the setup value, and press the PRINT switch to make a copy with the new setup.
The greater the setup value is, the darker the copy is, and vise versa. Only EXP.3 copy is made. If it is set to a darker density, EXP.1
and EXP.5 copies also become darker. If it is set to a brighter density, they also become brighter.
When the CLEAR key is pressed, the entered setup value is saved and the simulation is terminated.
Any copy mode can be selected with the copy mode select key. The setup value of the selected copy mode is displayed on the copy
quantity display.
(Setup range: 0 – 99)
Used to set the image contrast in each mode.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, warm-up and shading operations are performed and the current setup value is displayed in two digits.
(Default: 50)
Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys. Press the PRINT switch and a copy is made according to the new setup. The
greater the setup value is, the higher the contrast is. The smaller the setup value is, the lower the contrast is. Though only EXP.3 copy
is made in this simulation, the contrast levels in EXP.1 and EXP.5 are also changed. Press the CLEAR key to save the setup and exit
from the simulation mode.
Use the copy mode select key to select a copy mode . The setup value of the selected copy mode is displayed on the copy quantity
display.
(adjustment range: 0 – 99)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the gamma table code number is displayed. (Default: Japan = 1, EX Japan = 2)
Enter the code number corresponding to desired gamma table, and press the PRINT switch or the copy mode select key to enable the
setup.
When the copy mode select key is pressed during setup of the gamma table, the mode is switched to the AE operation setup mode and
the current setup of the AE operation mode code number is displayed. (Default: 0) Enter the code number corresponding to your
desired AE operation mode, and press the PRINT switch or the copy mode select key to switch the setup. (When the copy mode select
key is pressed, the mode is returned to the gamma table setup mode.)
Code numberAE operation mode
0Fixed process * Default
1Real time process
20SPF exposure correction
Used to adjust the exposure correction quantity in the SPF mode by adjusting the differential of Vref voltage for the OC mode.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup is displayed. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT key
to enable the setup and make a copy.
When the CLEAR key is pressed, the entered value is saved and the simulation mode is terminated.
∗ The greater the value is the darker the exposure is.
The smaller the value is, the brighter the exposure is.
29Image contrast adjustment (600dpi)
Used to set the contrast in each mode.
(Operation/Procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the machine performs warm-up and shading, and the current setup value is displayed in two digits.
(Default: 50)
Use the copy quantity keys to change the setup value, and press the PRINT switch to make a copy with the new setup.
The greater the setup value is, the greater the contrast is, and vise versa. Only EXP.3 copy is made, however, EXP.1 contrast and
EXP.5 contrast are also changed accordingly.
When the CLEAR key is pressed, the entered setup value is saved and the simulation is terminated.
Any copy mode can be selected with the copy mode select key. The setup value of the selected copy mode is displayed on the copy
quantity display.
(Setup range: 0 – 99)
Used to adjust the clear/shading-off of an image in each mode.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, warm-up and shading operations are performed and the current setup value is displayed. (Default: 1)
Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys. Press the PRINT switch and a copy is made according to the new setup. When the
clear key is pressed, the entered setup value is saved and the simulation is terminated.
Setup valueImage quality
0Shading off
1Standard * Default
2Clear
Any desired copy mode can be selected with the copy mode select key. The code number of the selected copy mode is displayed on
the copy quantity display.
0Purple/Blue/RedYellow/Green/Light blue
1Light blue/Green/BluePurple/Red/Yellow
2Yellow/Red/GreenBlue/Light blue/Purple
∗ This setup does not affect black-and-white copies.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number for each copy mode is displayed. (Default: 0)
Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys and press the Print switch. A copy will be made according to the setup. At that time,
the color component used for copying is changed.
When the clear key is pressed, the entered code number is saved and the simulation mode is terminated.
Any desired copy mode can be selected with the copy mode select key. The selected copy mode is displayed on the copy quantity
display.
4801Front/rear (main scanning) direction and scan (sub scanning) direction magnification ratio adjustment
(1) Front/rear direction magnification ratio auto correction: The width of the reference line marked on the shading correction plate is
scanned to perform automatic correction of the front/rear (main scanning) direction magnification ratio as well as automatic setup of
the OC/document center offset value and of the image scan start position.
The OC/document center offset value and the image scan start position automatically set in this simulation, can be checked by the
respective manual setup simulation for each adjustment shown below.
OC/document center offset→Sim50-10 Center offset adjustment
Image scan start position→Sim50-01 Lead edge image position
(2) Front/rear direction magnification ratio manual correction: By key operations, the front/rear (main scanning) direction magnification
ratio is set by changing the setup value of the ZOOM DATA register to AISC.
(3) Scan direction magnification ratio correction: The scan direction magnification ratio in the OC mode is set by changing the scan
speed.
(4) SPF mode scan direction magnification ratio correction: The SPF mode scan direction magnification ratio is set by changing the
scan speed.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed in two digits. (Center value: 50) Press the copy mode select key
to select each setup mode and the setup display will change accordingly. In the case of the front/rear direction automatic adjustment,
when the PRINT switch is pressed, the mirror base unit moves to the shading white board, and the width of the reference line is
scanned, and the correction value is calculated, and the value is saved.
For manual adjustment, enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, the set value will be saved and a copy
will be made. When the clear key is pressed, the value entered will be saved and the simulation will be terminated. (Increasing the
setup value by 1 increases 0.1%.)
Adjustment modeLamp ON
Front/rear direction magnification ratio automatic correctionAE lamp
Front/rear direction magnification ratio manual correctionTEXT lamp
Scan direction magnification ratio correctionPHOTO lamp
SPF mode scan direction magnification ratio correctionAE, TEXT, PHOTO lamps
In the front/rear direction magnification ratio automatic correction
(1) When the calculated value of the scan correction value is within ±5%, “– –” is displayed.
(Cause) Erroneous position of the reference line on the white board, improper installation of the lens unit, etc.
(2) In case of a scan error of the reference line, the jam lamp lights up.
(Cause) CCD error, no white board installed.
∗ If the automatic correction of the magnification ratio cannot provide a satisfactory result, use the manual correction.
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 11
Main
Sub
code
code
4901Flash ROM program writing mode
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, “d” is displayed on the display and the machine enters the Flash ROM program writing mode.
Use the writing tool to write the program from PC. During writing, the display indicates as shown below. After completion of
downloading, turn OFF/ON the power to reset.
StatusDisplayPre-heat lampReady lamp
Download data reception“d” ONONOFF
Data erase start“d” ONOFFON
Data writing (Boot section)“d” ONBlinkOFF
Data writing (program section)“d” ONBlinkBlink
Sum check“d” ONONON
Download complete“0FF” ONOFFOFF
Error state“E *” ONOFFOFF
∗ “*” in an error display indicates the error position.
1Data reception error
2Loader function transfer
3FLASH ROM delete
4FLASH ROM writing (Boot section)
5FLASH ROM writing (Program section)
6Sum check (Loader section)
7Sum check (Boot section)
8Sum check (Program section)
5001Lead edge image position
Used to adjust the copy image position and the lead edge void quantity on the copy paper. The adjustment is made by adjusting the
image scan start position and the print start position (resist roller ON timing) at 100%.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed the current setup value is displayed in two digits. (Center value:
50) Press the copy mode select key to select your desired coy mode, and the display will change. Enter the adjustment value with the
10-key and press the PRINT switch, and the setup value will be saved and a copy will be made. Press the clear key to save the setup
value and exit from the simulation mode. When the adjustment is made for the main cassette feed, all the adjustment values at all the
paper feed ports become the same. (Increasing the setup value by 1 corresponds to about 0.1mm shift.)
Content
Adjustment modeLamp ON
Print start position (Main cassette paper feed)AE, main cassette lamp
Print start position (2nd cassette paper feed)AE, 2nd cassette lamp
Print start position (Manual paper feed)AE, manual feed lamp
Image lead edge void quantityTEXT lamp
Image scan start positionPHOTO lamp
Image rear edge void quantityAE, TEXT, PHOTO lamp
SPF image scan start positionAE, TEXT lamp
: Supported if the model is installed and skipped if it is not installed.
(Adjustment procedure)
AE ONTEXT ONPHOTO ON
↓↓↓
1. Set the print start position (A), the lead edge void quantity (B) and the scan start position (C) to 0, and make a copy at 100%.
2. Measure the image loss quantity (R mm) of the scale.
Set C = 10 × R (mm) (Example: Set 40.)
When the value C is increased by 10, the image loss is decreased by 1mm.
(Default: 50)
3. Measure the distance (H mm) from the paper lead edge to the image print
start position.
Set A = 10 × H (mm) (Example: set 50)
When the value A is increased by 1mm, the image lead edge is shifted to
(Example)
Distance from the paper lead edge
to the image lead edge: H = 5mm
Image loss:
R = 4mm
5mm
the paper lead edge by 1mm. (Default: 50)
4. Set the lead edge void quantity to B = 50 (2.5mm). (Default: 50)
When the value B is increased by 10, the void is increased by about 1mm.
10mm
(When set to 25 or less, the void becomes zero.)
∗ The SPF adjustment is performed by adjusting the SPF image scan start position.
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 12
Main
Sub
code
code
5010Center offset adjustment
Used to adjust the copy image position on the copy paper and the center offset position when scanning a document.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT
switch, and the entered value will be saved and a copy will be made. When the clear key is pressed, the entered value will be saved
and the simulation will be terminated. (When the setup value is increased by 1, shift is increased by 0.1mm.)
Adjustment modeLamp ON
Print center offset (Main cassette paper feed)AE, main cassette lamp
Print center offset (2nd cassette paper feed)AE, 2nd cassette lamp
Print center offset (Manual paper feed)AE, manual paper feed lamp
OC/document center offsetAE, TEXT lamp
SPF/RSPF (front) document center offsetAE, TEXT, PHOTO lamp
: Supported only for installing models, and skipped for not-installing models.
∗ When the setup value is too great, outside of the shading area may be read, and black streaks may be produced on the edges.
When the adjustment value is increased, the image is shifted to the left.
When the adjustment value is decreased, the image is shifted to the right.
5102Resist quantity adjustment
Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper against the machine resist roller and the RSPF resist roller.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed.
Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, the entered set value will be saved and a copy will be made.
When the clear key is pressed, the entered value will be saved and the machine will exit from the simulation mode.
Adjustment modeLamp ON
Main cassette paper feedAE, main cassette lamp
2nd cassette paper feedAE, 2nd cassette lamp
Manual paper feedAE, manual paper feed lamp
RSPF document feed (front)AE, TEXT, PHOTO lamp
RSPF document feed (back)AE, TEXT lamp
duplex backTEXT, PHOTO lamp
: Supported only for installing models, and skipped for not-installing models.
5308SPF scan position automatic adjustment
Place a black chart so that it covers the SPF scan glass and the OC glass, and execute the simulation with the OC cover open, the
mirror unit scans from the home position to the SPF scan position to identify the SPF glass cover edge position by the difference in the
CCD output levels of the SPF glass cover edge and the OC side document glass.
Default is 50. Adjustment range is 0 – 99. Adjustment increment: 1 = about 0.127mm
If this adjustment is performed properly, the adjustment value is displayed. If it is abnormal, the jam lamp lights up. If the adjustment is
not made properly, “– –” is displayed.
6103Polygon motor check (HSYNC output check)
(Operation/Procedure)
When the START key is pressed, HSYNC is performed and the polygon motor is rotated for 30 sec.
At that time, the Zoom lamp is lit for 100msec for every 3 times that the HSYNC is detected.
6301Shading check
Used to display the detection level of the white board for shading.
(Operating procedure)
When the PRINT switch is pressed, the mirror base unit moves to the white board for shading to light the copy lamp. Under this state,
the level of one pixel at the CCD center which is not corrected for 10sec in 1 sec, and the result is displayed on the value display
section.
6401Self print
Print of one page is made regardless of the status of the optical system.
(Operating procedure)
When this simulation is executed, warm-up is performed and the ready lamp is lighted. Enter the code number with the 10-key, and
select the cassette with the cassette select key and press the PRINT switch, and paper feed operation will be made from the selected
cassette and printing of the selected pattern will be made. Printing is in 1by2 mode, or grid pattern.
H2 00 Thermistor open detection The fusing thermistor is open.
H3 00 Heat roller abnormally high
H4 00 Heat roller abnormally low
L1 00 Feeding is not completed
L3 00 Return is not completed
L4 01 Main motor lockWhen the main motor encoder pulse is not detected for 100 msec.
L6 10 Polygon motor lockThe lock signal (specified rpm signal) does not return within a certain time (about 20 sec) from starting the
U2 01 Counter sum check errorWhen the counter check sum value stored in the EEPROM is abnormal.
04 EEPROM serial
Trouble contentDetail of trouble
setup error, memory notdetected error
(White correction)
trouble
temperature
temperature
within the specified time
after starting feeding.
(The scan head locking
switch is locked)
within the specified time.
communication error
The memory is not set properly or the memory capacity is not set to the duplex setup (6M).
Cancel method: Set SIM 26-39 code number to 2.
LSU drive circuit (ASIC) trouble
Copy lamp lighting trouble (Copy lamp, inverter PWB)
Dirt on white plate for scanning white level
The fusing temperature does not reach 185°C within 27 sec of turning on the power, or the fusing
temperature keeps at 140°C.
The white area and the black marking on the shading plate are used to obtain the difference in the CCD
level values for judgment of lock. When the difference in the levels of which and black is small, it is judged
that the black mark could not be scanned by lock and the trouble code “L1” is displayed.
When the mirror base is returned for the specified time (6 sec) in mirror initializing after turning on the
power, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not turn ON. Or when the mirror base is returned for
the specified time (about 6 sec) after start of copy return, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not
turn ON.
polygon motor rotation
When a communication trouble occurs with the EEPROM.
AL-1457 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 14
[11] USER PROGRAMS
The conditions of factory setting can be changed according to the use conditions.
1. Functions that can be set with user programs
FunctionContentsFactory setting
Auto clear• When a certain time is passed after completion of copying, this function returns to the initial state
Pre-heat• When the copier is left unused with the power ON, the power consumption is automatically reduced to
Auto shut off passing
time
Stream feedingOnly models with SPFSet
Auto shut off setting• Used to set or cancel this function.Set
Auto/Manual mode
resolution setup
* Note: The power consumption values in pre-heat and auto shut off may be varied depending on the use conditions.
2. Change the setting
automatically. The time to reach the initial state can be set in the range of 30 sec to 120 sec by the unit
of 30 sec. This function can be disabled.
about 40Wh/H (* Note).The time to start this function can be set in the range of 30 sec to 90 sec by the
unit of 30 sec. This function cannot be disabled.
• When this function is operated, the pre-heat lamp on the operation panel lights up. To return to the
initial state, press any key on the operation panel. (When the COPY button is pressed, a copy is made
after returning to the initial state.)
• When the copier is left unused with the power ON, the power consumption is automatically reduced to
about 18Wh/H (* Note). The time to start this function can be set in the range of 2 min to 120 min.
• When this function is operated, all the lamps except for the pre-heat lamp on the operation panel turn
off. To return to the initial state, press the COPY button.
• Used to set the resolution in the auto/manual mode. The speed priority (300dpi) and the resolution
priority (600dpi) are effective for fine text and ultra fine text.
60 sec
30 sec
5 min
300 dpi
Example: Changing the time to operate the auto clear function
(Change from 60 sec to 90 sec)
1) Press the right and the left exposure adjustment keys simultaneously to start setting.
• Keep pressing the keys for 5 sec.
• Display lamps (, , ) blink simultaneously and " -- " is dis-
played on the copy quantity display.
2) Select the function code with the 10-digit key (copy quantity set
key).
• The number of the selected function blinks on the digit of 10 on the
copy quantity display.
• For auto clear, select " 1. "
• For setting, refer to the following function codes.
Function nameFunction code
Auto clear1
Pre-heat2
Auto shut off passing time3
Stream feeding4*
Auto shut off setting5
Auto/Manual mode resolution setup6
[Cancel] If a wrong code is entered, press the clear key and enter the
correct function code.
* SPF only
3) Press the COPY button.
• The number blinking on the digit of 10 of the copy quantity display is
lighted.
• The number of the current set code blinks on the digit of 1.
4) Select the setting code with 1-digit key (copy quantity set key).
• To set to 90 sec, select " 4. "
• For setting, refer to the following set codes.
Function nameSet code
Auto clear0 (OFF)
1 (10 sec)
2 (30 sec)
*3 (60 sec)
4 (90 sec)
5 (120 sec)
Pre-heat*0 (30 sec)
1 (60 sec)
2 (90 sec)
Auto shut off0 (2 min)
*1 (5 min)
2 (15 min)
3 (30 min)
4 (60 min)
5 (120 min)
Stream feeding0 (Cancel)
*1 (Setting)
Auto shut off setting0 (Cancel)
*1 (Setting)
Auto/Manual mode resolution setup*0 (300 dpi)
1 (600 dpi)
* Factory setting
• The number blinking on the digit of 1 of the copy quantity display is lit
up. This means the setting is completed.
[Cancel] When a wrong number of the function code is set, press the
clear key and perform the procedure again from step 2.
5) Press the COPY button.
• The number blinking on the digit of 1 of the copy quantity display is lit
up. This means the setting is completed.
Note: To set another function, press the clear key after completion of
this operation and perform the procedure from step 2.
6) Press either one of the exposure adjustment keys ( or ) to
complete the setting.
• Display lamps (, , ) go off and the copy quantity display
returns to the normal state.
AL-1457 USER PROGRAMS 11 - 1
3. Density level adjustment
4. Toner save mode setup and cancel
A. AE level adjustment (OC mode)
[Input procedure]
When the density select key is pressed and held for 5 sec after turning
on the [PHOTO] mode lamp, the [AUTO] mode lamp blinks and the
current setup of the density level is displayed.
[Adjustment]
The adjustment is made in 5 steps by pressing the density adjustment
key.
[Terminating procedure]
When the density select key is pressed, the mode display is changed
from blinking to lighting, and the AE level setup is completed.
• In the AE level adjustment mode, all the keys except for the [Density
select] key, the [Density adjustment] keys ([>] key and [< ] key) are
disabled.
• In the AE level adjustment mode, the ready lamp and the online
lamp are turned off.
• The auto mode level adjustment is applied only for the auto mode.
• When the machine enters the exposure adjustment mode of OC
once, the adjustment mode is not changed though a document is set
on the SPF until the setup is completed.
B. AE level adjustment (SPF mode)
[Input procedure]
With the SPF mode lamp ON, when the density select key is pressed
and held for 5 sec after turning on the [PHOTO] mode lamp, the
[AUTO] mode lamp blinks and the current setup of the density level is
displayed.
[Adjustment]
The adjustment is made in 5 steps by pressing the density adjustment
key.
[Terminating procedure]
When the mode select key is pressed, the mode display is changed
from blinking to lighting, and the AE level setup is completed.
• During the AE level adjustment mode, all the keys except for the
[Density select] key, the [Density adjustment] keys ([ >] key and [ <]
key) are disabled.
• During the AE level adjustment mode, the ready lamp and the online
lamp are turned off.
• The auto mode level adjustment is applied only for the auto mode.
• When the machine enters the SPF exposure adjustment mode once,
the adjustment mode is not changed though a document is removed
from the SPF until the setup is completed.
• This function is not available for the OC model.
[Input procedure]
When the density select key is pressed and held for 5 sec after turning
on the [TEXT] mode lamp, the [PHOTO] mode lamp blinks and the current setup of the density level is displayed.
[Setup/Cancel]
When the density adjustment key [<] is pressed, Level 1 is lighted and
the toner save mode is set.
When the density adjustment key [>] is pressed, Level 5 is lighted and
the toner save mode is canceled.
[Terminating procedure]
When the density select key is pressed, the mode display is changed
from blinking to lighting, and the setup is completed.
• During the toner save mode setup, all the keys except for the [Density select] key, the [Density adjustment] keys ([ > ] key and [<] key)
are disabled.
• During the toner save mode setup, the ready lamp and the online
lamp are turned off.
• The toner save mode is applied in the auto mode and the manual
mode.
AL-1457 USER PROGRAMS 11 - 2
[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION
Clock,Data,
LATCH
MCU PWB UNIT
I2C Bus
A[16..0]
A[19..0] D[15..0]
A[19
0]
D[15
0]
Power Reset
3.3V
3.3V/5V/
5VEN/12V
24V
EEPROM
(2Kb)
Reset IC
SRAM
(1Mb x 1)
1.Block diagram
A. Overall block diagram
ROM
(4Mb)
Power Supply Unit
(Low Power/High Power)
D[15 8]
Carriage Unit
Lamp
Inverter
CCFL
8bits MSB/LSB)
AD
M
P
A
G
X
C
VCL
16bits
SELin
Kin
PSW
Operation PWB
ADCCLK
BSAMP, VSAMP
SDRAM
(8MB/16MB)
3.3V
SDI, SCLK, LOAD
OSC
(24MHz)
OSC
3.3V
ASIC Reset
ASIC
(13.9867MHz)
CPU
H8S/2320
CPU
H8S/2320
0]
1]
A[9
D[15
(19.6608MHz)
MMD
VFM
Laser
LSU UNIT
DMT0/1/2/3
TM+, TM–
PMD
Polygon Motor
SPMT0/1/2/3
Duplex Motor
SPF Motor
(Duplex model only)
PMCLK
CCD PWB
C
D
S
AFE(AD9826)
B
R
G
12V
CCD
( uPD8861)
CCD Driver
5VEN
1, 2, TG, TG2, TG3
RB, CLB, 1L
USB I/F
USB1.
1
I/F PWB
(Optional)
I/F PWB
(Optional)
IEEE128
IEEE 1284 I/F
4
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 1
Main Motor
<ASIC I/O>
Other Loads
CPFS2Toner MotorScanner Motor
SRRC SPUS SPPS
TC GRIDL MC BIAS
MPFS,RRS,HL,PRFAN Motor
SGS
MPFS
CPFS1
SPPD
MHPS
Other Inputs
CPU INTERRUPT
CPU I/O
MultiPlexed
RTH
PPD1, POD, MFD, CED1, TCS,
DVS1, PPD2, PPD3, CED2, DSWS
SDSW, SPID, SDOD, DRST
B. MCU PWB unit
DV UNIT
HIGH VOLTAGE
CONTROL UNIT
POWER
SUPPLY
Interface
PWB
Copy
Lamp
Heater Lamp
DVSEL
5VIN
3.3VIN
12VIN
24VIN
/POFF
Et c
HL OUT
VPOUT
VM OUT
Etc
PARAD0 – 7
USBI N
VPI N
VM IN
Et c
THERMISTOR
CN106
CN101
CN104
I C125
PPD2
CN120
I C124
I C119
I C121
SDOD
CN109
I C117
Cassette
I C115
Detect
CN108
I C114
MFD
CN123
POD
CN114
I C106
PPD1
VFM OUT
CN111
I C121
CN112
CN107
/VFM CNT
FAN
Motor
Main
Motor
I C125
I C115
CN124
Toner
I C129
I C127
TMA _O MMLD /MMD
CN103
TMB _O
Motor
Scanner
Motor
HG73C119HF
ASIC
OUT_A+ – B-
I C125
Et c
/SYNC
I C124
LSU UNI T
(Polygon Motor)
I C113
CN119
/VIDE O MPRDY
/LDEN
Et c
SHOL D
Inverter
PWB
CCD
PWB
Operation
PWB
NewDrum
Detect
AFE_DB0 – 7
AFE_CL K
OP_CLK
PSW
I C131
I C124
SPF/DSPF
DSPF
Model Onl y
Model Onl y
SPF
I C128
MT_AT_H OME
Et c
I C113
CN105
AD_CLK
VCL
Et c
I C116
I C103
CPU(H8S / 2320)
I C118
I C126
CN122
SPMT_0 – 3 /DMT_0 – 3
CN114
Et c
Motor
Duple x
Motor
I C114
OP_LATCH
OP_DATA
Et c
I C115
CN102
KI N1
KI N2
Et c
CN123 I C121
MPFS
CN117
RRS
CN110
CPFS
CN116
Interlock SW
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 2
2.Circuit descriptions
A. Main PWB (MCU)
(1) General
The MCU PWB is composed of:
• CPU peripheral sections which perform mechanical sequence
control and function job management
• Image process ASIC which performs image process, CCD control,
LSU control, and print control
• Motor control circuit
• Mechanical load, sensor I/O circuit
It controls the processes for copying, the transport loads, fusing, the
optical system, the operation panel, and the option PWB.
(2) CPU signal table (HD6412320F)
PIN
No.
10GNDDGND
11A4OutputAddress bus
12A5OutputAddress bus
13A6OutputAddress bus
14A7OutputAddress bus
15A8OutputAddress bus
16A9OutputAddress bus
17A10OutputAddress bus
18A11OutputAddress bus
19GNDDGND
20A12OutputAddress bus
21A13OutputAddress bus
22A14OutputAddress bus
23A15OutputAddress bus
24A16OutputAddress bus
25A17OutputAddress bus
26A18OutputAddress bus
27A19OutputAddress bus
28GNDDGND
29A20Pull-Up
30PSWInterruption
31SPPDInterruption
32CCD_TGInterruption
33Mt_at_homeInterruption
34/CPUSYNCInterruption
35GNDDGND
36GNDDGND
37FWInterruption
38ARB_INTInterruption
39VccCPU3.3V
40D0Data I/OData bus
41D1Data I/OData bus
42D2Data I/OData bus
43D3Data I/OData bus
44GNDDGND
Signal code
1/CS1OutputSRAM chip select
2/CS0OutputFlash ROM chip select
3GNDDGND
4GNDDGND
5VccCPU3.3V
6A0OutputAddress bus
7A1OutputAddress bus
8A2OutputAddress bus
9A3OutputAddress bus
Input/
Output
level input
level input
level input
level input
level input
level input
level input
Operating
Print SW
SPF paper sensor
CCD horizontal sync signal
Mirror Home Position
Horizontal sync (ASIC)
Zero cross signal
ASIC interruption
PIN
No.
100GNDDGND
101SCLOutputEEPROM clock
102DSDAData I/OEEPROM Data bus
103AVccCPU3.3V
104VrefCPU3.3V
105RTHAnalog
45D4Data I/OData bus
46D5Data I/OData bus
47D6Data I/OData bus
48D7Data I/OData bus
49D8Data I/OData bus
50D9Data I/OData bus
51D10Data I/OData bus
52D11Data I/OData bus
53GNDDGND
54D12Data I/OData bus
55D13Data I/OData bus
56D14Data I/OData bus
57D15Data I/OData bus
58VccCPU3.3V
59ONLOutputOnline LED control
60TxD1OutputFor debug
61D_CONTOutputUSB Pull-Up control
62BEOOutputOPE LED control
63RESETOUT1OutputASIC Reset signal
64CL_ResetOutputCopy lamp control
65GNDDGND
66/DREQ0Pull-Up
67GNDDGND
68GNDDGND
69RY/BYInputFlash Busy signal
70KIN1InputHC151 selector detection
71KIN2InputHC151 selector detection
72TMCLKOutputToner motor lock
73TMENOutputToner motor enable
74POFFOutputShut off control
75PMCLKOutputPolygon clock
76DMT0OutputDuplex Motor signal
77DMT1OutputDuplex Motor signal
78DMT2OutputDuplex Motor signal
79DMT3OutputDuplex Motor signal
80WDTOVFOutputNC Pull-Up
81/RESInputReset
82NMIOutputNC Pull-Up
83STBYOutputNC Pull-Up
84VccCPU3.3V
85XTALInputClock
86EXTALOutputClock
87GNDDGND
88CPUCLKOutputNC
89VccCPU3.3V
90Reset OUTNC
91/RDOutputRead signal
92/HWROutputWrite signal (High address)
93/LWROutputWrite signal (Low address)
94SELIN3OutputHC151 select signal
95SELIN2OutputHC151 select signal
96SELIN1OutputHC151 select signal
97FAXSTSNC
98FAXCMDNC
99GNDDGND
Output
input
input
Input/
Operating
Fusing thermistor
NC Pull-Up
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 3
PIN
No.
Signal code
Input/
Output
Operating
110USBINInputIF PWB detection signal
111InputNC
112InputNC
113AvssDGND
114GNDDGND
115/SCANSPOutputScan STOP signal
116/SCANSTOutputScan START signal
117/TRANSSTOutputASIC transfer signal
118/PRINTSTOutputPrint Start signal
119SPMT3OutputSPF motor signal
120SPMT2/MIRCNT Output/
Input
SPF motor signal/mirror
counter
121SPMT1OutputSPF motor signal
122SPMT0OutputSPF motor signal
123GNDDGND
124GNDDGND
125VccCPU3.3V
126PSLOutputPower save LED control
127NC
128/CS2OutputASIC chip select
(3) Image process ASIC (HG73C119HF)
a. General
The ASIC is composed of the three major blocks: the image process
section, the print control section, and the I/F section.
Image process section:
With image data from the CCD PWB in the operation mode determined by the register setup, shading, AE process, input γ correc-
tion, area separation, filter process, resolution conversion, zoom
process, output γ correction, binary conversion (error diffusion,
dither method, simple binary conversion) are performed.
Print control section:
When copying, the image-processed data are outputted to the LSU
according to the LSU writing timing. When scanning, the image
data are made into 8bit width and outputted to the I/F section
(USB).
I/F section:
Controls the DRAM which is the image data buffer, and processes
data send/receive between the USB I/F and the IEEE1284 I/F.
The ASIC is controlled by writing the operation mode and the necessary setup values of the operation mode into the ASIC control register
before starting each operation. (For ASIC Pin configuration, refer to the
table at the end of this document.)
Scan start
CCD
PWB
Shading
ASIC
Image process section
CCD drive
Resolution conversion,
Zooming, lmage
process circuit
AE
b. ASIC (Signal table)
PIN
Signal NameIN/OUT
No.
Connected
to
Description
1cpu_ad7INCPUCPU address bus
2cpu_ad6INCPUCPU address bus
3cpu_ad5INCPUCPU address bus
4cpu_ad4INCPUCPU address bus
5VCC(CORE/DC)
Power
3.3V
6cpu_ad3INCPUCPU address bus
7cpu_ad2INCPUCPU address bus
8GND(CORE/DC) Power
9cpu_ad1INCPUCPU address bus
10 sgsOUTTr array IC SPF/RSPF gate
solenoid control signal
"H":ON
Print control section
Print data process circuit
DRAM control
I/F section
DRAM
8MB or 16MB
PIN
No.
11 srrcOUTTr array IC SPF/RSPF resist roller
12 spusOUTTr array IC SPF/RSPF document
13 spfsOUTTr array IC SPF/RSPF document
14 mrps1OUTTr array IC SPF/RSPF motor
15 mrps2OUTTr array IC SPF/RSPF motor
PRINT control
ASIC control resistor
Signal NameIN/OUT
To CPU bus
Connected
to
LSU
HSYNC
VSYNC
Description
clutch control signal
"H":ON
feed solenoid control
signal "H":ON
transport solenoid
control signal "H":ON
current control signal
current control signal
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 4
PIN
Signal NameIN/OUT
No.
16 ope_latchOUTTr array IC Operation circuit latch
17 op_dataOUTTr array IC Operation circuit data
18 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
19 op_clkOUTTr array IC Operation circuit clock
20 vfmcntOUTTr array IC Ventilation fan rotation
21 GND(AC)Power
22 vfmOUTTr array IC Ventilation fan control
23 tcOUTTr array IC Transfer charger
24 gridlOUTTr array IC Main charger grid
25 mcOUTTr array IC Main charger control
26 mrps3OUTTr array IC SPF/RSPF motor
27 mm_y3OUTTr array IC Carriage motor current
28 biasOUTTr array IC DV bias control signal.
29 ldenOUTTr array IC Laser circuit control
30 pmdOUTTr array IC Polygon motor control
31 GND(CORE/DC) Power
32 mmdOUTTr array IC Main motor control
33 GND(CORE/DC) Power
34 VCC(CORE/DC)
3.3V
35 mpfsOUTTr array IC Manual feed solenoid
36 cpfs2OUTTr array IC Second cassette
37 cpfs1OUTTr array IC Cassette paper feed
38 poffr(Not used)
39 rrsOUTTr array IC Resist roller solenoid
40 prOUTTr array IC Power relay control
41 hlOUTTr array IC Heater lamp control
42 TMONOUTTr array IC (Not used)
43 TM_OUTBuffer ICToner motor control
44 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
45 TMOUTBuffer ICToner motor control
46 mironOUTBuffer ICSPF scanner select
47 GND(AC)Power
48 spfonOUTBuffer ICSPF ON signal
Power
Connected
to
Description
signal. Data take-in at
"L"
signal
signal
speed control signal.
"H": High speed, "L":
Low speed
/STB signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
/AUTOFD signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
/SLCTIN signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
/INIT signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
SLCT signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
PE signal (IEEE1284
communication port)
BUSY signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
/ACK signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
/FAULT signal
(IEEE1284
communication port)
111 GND(CORE/DC) Power
112 ram_data7IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
113 ram_data15IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
114 ram_data14IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
115 VCC(CORE/DC)
3.3V
116 ram_data13IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
117 ram_data12IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
Power
Power
Connected
to
connector
connector
connector
connector
connector
connector
connector
connector
Description
DATA bus (IEEE1284
communication port)
SUSPEND signal
(USB communication
port)
VMIN signal (USB
communication port)
VPIN signal (USB
communication port)
RCV signal (USB
communication port)
OEN signal (USB
communication port)
VMOUT signal (USB
communication port)
VPOUT signal (USB
communication port)
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
PIN
Signal NameIN/OUT
No.
118 GND(CORE/DC) Power
119 ram_data11IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
120 ram_data10IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
121 VCC(CORE/DC)
3.3V
122 ram_data9IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
123 ram_data8IN/OUT SDRAMSDRAM (Image
124 GND(AC)Power
125 ram_clkOUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
126 ram_ckeOUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
127 xram_wdeOUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
128 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
129 GND(CORE/DC) Power
130 xram_casOUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
131 xram_rasOUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
132 xram_csOUTSDRAM (Image
133 VCC(CORE/DC)
3.3V
134 ram_banks0OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
135 ram_banks1OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
136 GND(CORE/DC) Power
137 ram_dqm0OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
138 ram_dqm1OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
139 ram_mad12OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
140 VCC(CORE/DC)
3.3V
141 ram_mad11OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
142 ram_mad9OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
143 GND(AC)
144 ram_mad8OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
Power
Power
Connected
to
Description
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) data bus
process page
memory) CLK signal
process page
memory) CKE signal
process page
memory) WDE signal
process page
memory) CAS signal
process page
memory) RAS signal
process page
memory) CS signal
process page
memory) BANK signal
process page
memory) BANK signal
process page
memory) DQM signal
process page
memory) DQM signal
process page
memory) address bus
process page
memory) address bus
process page
memory) address bus
process page
memory) address bus
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 6
PIN
Signal NameIN/OUT
No.
145 ram_mad7OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
146 VCC(AC)
147 ram_mad6OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
148 ram_mad5OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
149 GND(CORE/DC)
150 ram_mad4OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
151 ram_mad10OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
152 ram_mad0OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
153 VCC(CORE/DC)
154 ram_mad1OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
155 ram_mad2OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
156 ram_mad3OUTSDRAMSDRAM (Image
157 d_s_ATDO_B(Not used)
158 clOUTLogic ICCopy lamp control
159 VCC(CORE/DC)
3.3V
160 afp_oeb(Not used)
161 ccd_tgOUTCCD PWB CCD control signal
162 GND(CORE/DC) Power
163 afp_vsmpOUTCCD PWB AFE control signal
164 ccdrsOUTCCD PWB CCD control signal
165 ccdcpOUTCCD PWB CCD control signal
166 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
167 afp_bsmpOUTCCD PWB AFE control signal
168 ccd_ph2OUTCCD PWB CCD control signal
169 afp_afesdiOUTCCD PWB AFE control signal
170 GND(AC)Power
171 ccd_ph1OUTCCD PWB CCD control signal
172 VCC(CORE/DC)
173 afp_adcclkOUTCCD PWB AFE control signal
174 afp_afesenOUTCCD PWB AFE control signal
175 GND(CORE/DC) Power
176 afp_afesckOUTCCD PWB AFE control signal
177 mtr_at_homeINCCD PWB Carriage home
178 VCC(CORE/DC) Power
179 afp_data7INCCD PWB Image scan data
180 afp_data6INCCD PWB Image scan data
181 afp_data5INCCD PWB Image scan data
182 GND(CORE/DC) Power
183 afp_data4INCCD PWB Image scan data
184 afp_data3INCCD PWB Image scan data
185 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
186 afp_data2INCCD PWB Image scan data
187 afp_data1INCCD PWB Image scan data
188 GND(AC)Power
210 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
211 xsyncINLSUHorizontal sync signal
212 xldOUTLSULaser drive signal
213 GND(AC)Power
214 xlendOUTLSULaser APC signal
215 xcpuwrINCPUCPU write signal
216 xcpurdINCPUCPU read signal
217 scanstopINCPUScan stop signal
218 scanstINCPUScan start signal
219 transstINCPUData transfer start
220 printstINCPUPrint start signal
221 tmenINCPUToner motor clock
222 testpin4(Not used)
223 VCC(CORE/DC)
3.3V
224 testpin3(Not used)
225 tmclkINToner motor clock
226 GND(CORE/DC) Power
227 testpin2(Not used)
228 testpin1(Not used)
229 testpin0(Not used)
230 cpudata15IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
231 cpudata14IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
232 cpudata13IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
233 cpudata12IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
234 cpudata11IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
Power
Power
Power
Connected
to
driver
driver
driver
driver
driver
driver
driver
driver
Description
control signal
Carriage motor control
signal
Carriage motor control
signal
Carriage motor control
signal
Carriage motor control
signal
Carriage motor control
signal
Carriage motor control
signal
Carriage motor control
signal
Carriage motor control
signal
control signal
from LSU (/SYNC)
(/VIDEO)
(/LEND)
signal
enable signal
signal
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 7
PIN
Signal NameIN/OUT
No.
Connected
to
Description
235 cpudata10IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
236 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
237 cpudata9IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
238 cpudata8IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
239 GND(CORE/DC) Power
240 cpudata7IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
241 cpudata6IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
242 cpudata5IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
243 cpudata4IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
244 VCC(CORE/DC)
Power
3.3V
245 cpudata3IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
246 cpudata2IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
247 cpudata1IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
248 cpudata0IN/OUT CPUCPU data bus
249 VCC(AC) 3.3VPower
250 xcpucsINCPUCS signal
251 mem_intr(Not used)
252 GND(AC)Power
253 arb_intrOUTCPUINTR signal
254 cpusyncOUTCPUCPU SYNC signal
255 cpu_ad9INCPUCPU address bus
256 cpu_ad8INCPUCPU address bus
(3) Reset circuit
This circuit detects ON/OFF of power to control start/stop of each circuit. The 3.3V voltage of the main PWB is detected by the reset IC to
generate the reset signal.
When the power voltage reaches the specified level, the circuit operations are started. Before the power voltage falls below the specified
level, the circuit operations are stopped to prevent against malfunctions.
CPU
P34
/RES
VCC3VCC3
R114
11kF
IC104
1
NC
2
VCC
IN
3
NC
OUT
4
GND
R117
10kF
M51957BFP
Reset _OUT(ASIC Reset)
R115
10kJ
C124
0.1u
C125
22000p
8
NC
7
6
5
Cd
ASIC
(4) Heater lamp control circuit
a. Outline
The heater lamp control circuit detects the heat roller surface temperature and converts in into a voltage level. The converted voltage is
inputted to the CPU analog input pin.
12VVCC3
VCC3
R156
R155
(9-C2)
RTH_IN
R154
1kF
D101
MA700
R158
10kF
VCC3VCC3
D102
2
3
1
DA204K
or KDS226
C197
22000p
12
1MF
R171
1.2kF
R173
10kF
7.5kF
R159
4.3kF
3
+
2
-
12V
3
+
2
-
12VVCC3
5
+
6
-
84
IC120A
NJM2903
or KIA393F
84
IC122A
LM358
or KIA358F
84
IC120B
NJM2903
or KIA393F
R157
1kJ
1
12V
C196
0.1u
D103
2
3
1
DA204K
or KDS226
R169
R170
300J
12V
R172
10kJ
C200
22000p
C199
0.1u
100J
1
5V
7
The CPU converts the inputted analog voltage into a digital signal level
and compares it with the set value of the simulation to control on/off the
heater lamp according to the level, maintaining the heat roller surface
temperature at a constant level.
SW5V
AK
D103
1SS133
GND
Q205
OUT
240J
R274
R280
To AC circuit
(Heater lamp
Control)
240J
C198
0.1u
(3-3B) HL
HT EMP
FTH
RTH
THOPEN
(5-B2)
(1-A3)
(4-A3)
IC205
I11O1
I22O2
3
I3
4
I4
5
I5
6
I6
7
I7
8
COM
TD62503F
DTA143XKA
IN
16
15
14
O3
13
O4
12
O5
11
O6
10
O7
9
NC
/HL
CPU
AN0
HLOUT (10-3A)
t
Thermistor
Heat Roller
The lower the heat roller surface temperature is, the greater the thermistor resistance is, and vise versa.
Therefore, the lower the heat roller surface temperature is, the higher
the thermistor terminal voltage is, and vise versa. The thermistor terminal voltage is inputted to the CPU analog port.
The CPU controls ON/OFF of the heater lamp by this input voltage
level.
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 8
[High temperature protect circuit in case of CPU hung up]
For IC120 3pin (reference voltage), +3.3V is divided by the resistor.
The thermistor terminal voltage is inputted to IC120 2pin.
When, the voltage at 2pin becomes lower than the voltage at 3pin
(when the heat roller temperature is about 220 – 230°C), IC120 1pin
becomes HIGH, and the HL signal is lowered to the GND potential
through IC124, stopping generation of the heater lamp ON signal.
(IC120 1pin is normal LOW.)
[When the heat roller surface temperature is lower than the set
level]
1) Since the thermistor terminal voltage is higher than the set level,
the HL signal from the CPU becomes HIGH.
2) The HL signal is turned to be the HLOUT signal through IC124 protect circuit, and inputted to the photo triac coupler on the power
PWB.
3) When the internal triac turns on, a pulse is applied to the gate of the
external triac. Consequently a current flow from the power source
through the heater lamp to the triac, lighting the heater lamp.
[When the heat roller surface temperature is higher than the set
level]
1) Since the thermistor terminal voltage becomes lower than the set
value, the HL signal from the CPU becomes LOW.
2) The HL turns LOW, the photo triac coupler on the power PWB turns
OFF, the external triac turns OFF, and the heater lamp turns OFF.
[In case of the thermistor open]
The voltage at IC120 6pin over the voltage at 5pin to drive the output
THOPEN at 7pin to LOW. This is passed to the CPU and the trouble
code "H2" is displayed.
(6) Toner supply motor drive circuit
The IC129 is the motor control IC, which generates the pseudo AC
waveform with the pulse signals (TM, TM-) outputted from ASIC, driving the toner supply motor.
(5) Driver circuit (Solenoid)
a. Outline
Since the load signal from the CPU or the ASIC cannot drive the load
directly, it is passed through the driver IC to drive the load.
b. Operation
The driver circuit forms a Darlington circuit with transistors. Therefore a
large drive current is obtained from a small current (ASIC output current). When the driver input voltage (base resistance input) is HIGH
(+3.3V), the transistor turns ON to flow a current in the arrow direction,
operating the load. When the driver is ON, the driver output terminal
voltage is 0V.
+24V
ASIC/CPU
OUT PUT
LOAD
LOAD
R187
(4-D3)
(4-D3)
(TM)
(TM_)
R204
47kJ
R205
47kJ
PGND
1kJ
R188
1kJ
(7) Main motor drive circuit
The main motor is driven by the MMD signal from ASIC. While the
main motor is rotating, the MMD signal is driven to HIGH and passed
through IC125 to the control circuit in the main motor to rotate the main
motor. When the main motor speed reaches the specified rpm, the
MMLD signal is turned LOW and passed through IC115 to the CPU.
24V
C212
10u/35V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
IC201
I1
I2
I3
I4
I5
I6
I7
COM
TD62503F
PGND
O1
O2
O3
O4
O5
O6
O7
NC
IC129
19
PSAVE
20
Rin
18
Fin
21
VREF
1
NC
2
NC
3
NC
4
NC
7
NC
10
NC
11
NC
12
NC
13
NC
BA6920FP
Vcc
OUT1
OUT2
RNF
GND
FIN
17
16
VM
9
5
6
8
FIN
25
NC
24
NC
23
NC
22
NC
15
NC
14
NC
PGND
MMD MMD
C213
+
0.1u/50V
TMB_O
(9-A1)
TMA_O
(9-A1)
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
/MMD
9
Main Motor
Control
Circuit
( Main Motor)
ASIC
MMLD
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 9
CPU
(8) Mirror motor control circuit, Duplex motor control circuit
Stepping motors are employed for the mirror motor, the SPF motor,
and the duplex motor. The driver for IC127 (for mirror motor) is the
bipolar drive L6219DS, and the driver for IC128 (for SPF) is the unipolar drive IC MTD1361F. For control, the SPF outputs the drive signal
from the CPU to the IC, and the mirror outputs the drive signal to the IC
with the ASIC. They drive each motor in 1-2 phase excitement or 2phase excitement.
Each motor switches the motor current value in each magnification
ratio.
• SPF motor drive circuit
PGND
C215 OPEN
R197 1J 2W
R198 2.4kJ
R203 2.4kJ
R206 1J 2W
C232 OPEN
(4-D2)
(4-D2)
(4-D2)
(4-D2)
(SPMT2)
(SPMT0)
(SPMT3)
(SPMT1)
R195
1kJ
C218
2200p
C222
2200p
R207
1kJ
C217
47u/16V
R199
R200
620J
R201
1.2kJ
(5-C2)
(5-C2)
(5-C2)
MRPS_1
MRPS_2
MRPS_3
300J
• Mirror motor drive circuit
PGND
5V
R196
+
750J
R202
100J
PGND
C220
0.1u
PGND
C219
+
47u/16V
PGND
C211 2200p
R191 7.5kJ
R194 7.5kJ
C214 2200p
C216
OPEN
C227
OPEN
23
20
25
24
19
12
18
26
27
17
16
3
IC128
CrA
CrB
VsA
RsA
VrefA
VrefB
RsB
VsB
In /A
In A
In /B
In B
MTD1361/F
24VM
22
Vmm
1
OUT /A
4
OUT A
14
OUT /B
11
OUT B
15
PG
28
PG
PGNDPGND
D112OPEN
D113OPEN
¢UT
D114OPEN
D115OPEN
SPMT_2
SPMT_0
SPMT_3
SPMT_1
(9-E1)
(9-D1)
(9-D1)
(9-E1)
(8-C3)
(8-C3)
(8-C3)
(8-C3)
OUT_AOUT_A+
OUT_B+
OUT_B-
(5-C1)
(5-C1)
(5-C1)
MMref0
MMref1
MMref2
D105OPEN
D106OPEN
R184
2kJ
D107OPEN
D108OPEN
PGNDPGND
5V
R181
1kJ
R186
R185
510J
1kJ
C205
0.1u
R178
0.68J
1W
C202
820p
PGND
(2-A3)
(2-A3)
(2-A3)
R180
1.5kJ
MM_BI0
MM_BI1
MM_PH_B
C203
820p
PGND
IC127
1
OUT 1A
2
OUT 2A
3
SENSE 2
4
COMP 2
5
OUT 2B
6
GND
7
GND
8
I02
9
I12
10
PHASE 2
11
VREF 2
12
RC 2
L6219DS
PGNDPGND
5V
C206
+
1u/16V
PGND
C207
0.1u
R182
30kJ
SENSE 1
COMP 1
OUT 1B
GND
GND
PHASE 1
VREF 1
RC 1
VSS
VS
I01
I11
24VM
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
24VM
5V
R183
30kJ
CP201
0603FA1.5A
CP101
ICP-N38
C209
0.1u/50V
MM_AI0
MM_AI1
MM_PH_A
PGND
R179
1.5kJ
C204
820p
(2-A3)
(2-A3)
(2-A3)
C210
0.1u/50V
C201
820p
R177
0.68J
1W
24V
PGND
PGND
+
C208
47u/35V
CP202
0603FA1.5A
CP102
ICP-N38
24Vdup
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 10
(9) Operation circuit
a. General
The operation circuit is composed of the key matrix circuit and the display matrix circuit.
b. Key matrix circuit
Select signals SELIN 1 – 3 are sent from the CPU of the MCU to the
selector in the operation circuit.
The signals detecting OFF/ON of the key are sent to the CPU as KIN 1
– 2.
c. Display circuit
The display is controlled by sending the data signal from the CPU of
the MCU, the clock signals, and the latch signals from the ASIC to the
LED driver in the operation circuit.
∗ The basic circuitry is the same as that of Puma.
(10) I/F circuit
a. General
The I/F circuit is composed of the USB driver and the IEEE1284 driver,
and performs hard interface with the ASIC (MCU PWB).
b. USB circuit
With the USB driver, the differential signals (analog) of USB are converted into digital signal, which are sent to the ASIC. In the reverse
procedure, interface between the ASIC (engine) and the host is performed.
ASIC
OE, RCV, VP, VM
Suspend, VMO
VPO
D+
USB driver
IC401
D-
USB
connector
c. IEEE1284 circuit
The IEEE1284 driver is used to perform interface between the ASIC
(engine) and the host.
ASIC
IEEE1284
driver
IC403
Centronics
connector
(11) Carriage unit
a. General
The carriage unit is provided with the CCD PWB, the inverter PWB,
and the lamps. It scans documents and transfers AD-converted image
data to the ASIC.
b. CCD PWB
The CCD on the CCD PWB employs the color image sensor uPD8861
of 5400 pixels x 3 lines, and scans documents in the main scanning
direction in the resolution of 600dpi/US letter size.
Image data scanned by the CCD are inputted to the AFE (AD9826),
and subject to CDS, amplification, and AD-conversion. Then digital
data are outputted to the MCU PWB and to the ASIC, which performs
image process of the digital data.
c. Lamp inverter PWB
The transformer is controlled by the lamp control signal from the MCU
PWB. The transformer output controls lighting of the cool cathode ray
tube.
B. DC power circuit
The DC power circuit directly rectifies the AC power and performs
switching-conversion with the DC/DC converter circuit, and rectifies
and smoothes again to generate a DC voltage.
The constant voltage control circuit is of +5VEN. +24V and +12V are of
the non-control system by winding from the +5VEN winding. As shown
in fig (1), +24V, +12V, and +5V are provided with the ON/OFF function
by external signals. +3.3V is outputted from +5VEN to the regulator IC.
Refer to the block diagram, fig (1).
Noise filter
circuit
Rush current
prevention circuit
Rectifying/
smoothing
circuit
Overcurrent
protection circuit
Inverter circuit
(Flyback converter system)
Control
circuit
fig (1) Block diagram
Rectifying/
smoothing circuit
Rectifying/
smoothing circuit
Rectifying/
smoothing circuit
Constant-voltage
detection circuit
(Semiconductor switch)
+12V regulator IC
(with ON/OFF function)
(Semiconductor switch)
+3.3V
regulator IC
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 11
(1) Noise filter circuit
The filter circuit is composed of L and C. It reduces common noises
and normal mode noises generated from the AC line.
The common noise means that generated in each line for GND. Its
noise component is delivered through C001, C003, and C007 to GND.
The normal noise means that overlapped in the AC line or the output
line. It is attenuated by C002, L001, C006, and L002. Refer to fig (2).
(3) Inverter and control circuit (Flyback converter system)
D103
T001
R109R111
PC002IC102
C010
Q001
fig (2) Noise filter circuit
(2) Rush current prevention circuit and rectifying/
smoothing circuit
R013
R012
R006R005
C013
R016
876
IC002
1234
5
PC002
AC
R012
fig (4) Inverter and control circuit
This circuit is one-stone separate excitation DC-DC converter called
flyback converter, as shown in fig (4).
When an electromotive voltage of IC is applied through D012, R005,
and R006 to IC002, IC002 oscillates to conduct Q001.
As a result, a voltage is applied to the primary winding of the converter
transformer (T001) and at the same time a voltage is generated in the
driving winding of IC002 to operate IC002. Then IC002 turns ON/OFF
Q001 at the frequency of about 70KHz determined by R016.
Under the ON state, the voltage in the secondary winding is reversed
to the diode D103 and no current flows through the secondary winding
of T001.
Under the OFF state, the current flowing through the primary winding is
in the same direction as the primary winding, conducting D103 and
transmitting energy to the secondary winding. Refer to fig (4).
fig (3) Rush current prevention, rectifying/smoothing circuit
Since the AC power is directly rectified, if there were not this rush current prevention resistor (TH001), an extremely large rush current
would flow due to a charging current flowing through the smoothing
capacitor C010 when turning on the power.
To prevent against this, the rush current prevention resistor TH001 is
provided between the rectifying diode D002 and the smoothing diode
C010, suppressing a rush current.
The rectifying/smoothing circuit rectifies a 50/60Hz AC voltage with the
rectifying circuit, and smoothes it with the smoothing capacitor C010.
secondary
winding
voltage
fig (5) Operation waveform of the flyback converter
AL-1457 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 12
The control circuit is subject to negative feedback from the secondary
side as shown in fig (4). A photo coupler (PC002) is employed to insulate between the primary side and the secondary side to feed back the
control signal to the primary side.
When the output voltage is increased by energy transmission from
T001, the voltage detected by R109 and R111 is compared with the
reference voltage of IC102. When it exceeds the reference voltage, the
current flowing through IC102 (that is, the photo diode current of
PC002) is increased and transmitted to the primary side. Then the
potential at the feedback pin (2 pin) of IC102 is decreased to control
Q001. Therefore, the change in the output voltage on the secondary
side is passed through IC102 and PC002 to control Q001, stabilizing
the output voltage.
(4) Overcurrent protection circuit (Primary side)
The inverter circuit of the primary side is connected with the current
detection resistor R102. When an overcurrent occurs in the secondary
side, the current flowing through the primary side inverter Q001 is
increased. The current is detected by R012, and passed through R013
to IC701 overcurrent restricting pin (3 pin) to turn OFF Q002, shutting
off all power. To resupply the power, turn off and on the power. Refer
to fig (4).
(5) Rectifying/smoothing circuit (+5V)
fig (6) Rectifying/smoothing circuit
The high frequency pulse generated by the inverter circuit is
decreased by the converter transformer, rectified by the high frequency
diode D103, and smoothed by C103 and C104.
Voltage waveform
Voltage waveform
fig (7) +5V rectifying/smoothing circuit voltage waveform