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information contained herein.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE SERVICE FOR
e-STUDIO181/211
The installation and service should be done by a qualified service
technician.
1) Transportation/Installation
-When transporting/installing the equipment, remove the drawer, employ two persons and be sure
to hold the positions as shown in the figure.
The equipment is quite heavy and weighs approximately 34 kg (74.96 lb), therefore pay full attention when handling it.
-Be sure not to hold the movable parts or units (e.g. the control panel, ADU or RADF) when trans-
porting the equipment
-Be sure to use a dedicated outlet with AC 110 V / 13.2 A, 115 V or 127 V / 12 A, 220-240 V or 240
V / 8 A for its power source.
-The equipment must be grounded for safety.
-Select a suitable place for installation. Avoid excessive heat, high humidity, dust, vibration and
direct sunlight.
-Provide proper ventilation since the equipment emits a slight amount of ozone.
-To insure adequate working space for the copying operation, keep a minimum clearance of 80
cm (32”) on the left, 80 cm (32”) on the right and 10 cm (4”) on the rear.
-The equipment shall be installed near the socket outlet and shall be easily accessible.
-Be sure to fix and plug in the power cable securely after the installation so that no one trips over
it.
-When the equipment is used after the option is removed, be sure to install the parts or the covers
which have been taken off so that the inside of the equipment is not exposed.
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2) General Precautions at Service
-Be sure to turn the power OFF and unplug the power cable during service (except for the service
should be done with the power turned ON).
-Unplug the power cable and clean the area around the prongs of the plug and socket outlet once
a year or more. A fire may occur when dust lies on this area.
-When the parts are disassembled, reassembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise
noted in this manual or other related documents. Be careful not to install small parts such as
screws, washers, pins, E-rings, star washers in the wrong places.
-Basically, the equipment should not be operated with any parts removed or disassembled.
-The PC board must be stored in an anti-electrostatic bag and handled carefully using a wristband
since the ICs on it may be damaged due to static electricity.
Caution: Before using the wristband, unplug the power cable of the equipment and
make sure that there are no charged objects which are not insulated in the
vicinity.
-Avoid expose to laser beam during service. This equipment uses a laser diode. Be sure not to
expose your eyes to the laser beam. Do not insert reflecting parts or tools such as a screwdriver
on the laser beam path. Remove all reflecting metals such as watches, rings, etc. before starting
service.
-Be sure not to touch high-temperature sections such as the exposure lamp, fuser unit, damp
heater and areas around them.
-Be sure not to touch high-voltage sections such as the chargers, developer, high-voltage trans-
former and power supply unit. Especially, the board of these components should not be touched
since the electric charge may remain in the capacitors, etc. on them even after the power is
turned OFF.
-Make sure that the equipment will not operate before touching potentially dangerous places (e.g.
rotating/operating sections such as gears, belts pulleys, fans and laser beam exit of the laser
optical unit).
-Be careful when removing the covers since there might be the parts with very sharp edges
underneath.
-When servicing the equipment with the power turned ON, be sure not to touch live sections and
rotating/operating sections. Avoid exposing your eyes to laser beam.
-Use designated jigs and tools.
-Use recommended measuring instruments or equivalents.
-Return the equipment to the original state and check the operation when the service is finished.
3) Important Service Parts for Safety
-The breaker, door switch, fuse, thermostat, thermofuse, thermistor, batteries, IC-RAMs including
lithium batteries, etc. are particularly important for safety. Be sure to handle/install them properly.
If these parts are short-circuited and their functions become ineffective, they may result in fatal
accidents such as burnout. Do not allow a short-circuit and/or do not use the parts not recommended by Toshiba TEC Corporation.
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4) Cautionary Labels
-During servicing, be sure to check the rating plate and cautionary labels such as “Unplug the
power cable during service”, “CAUTION. HOT”, “CAUTION. HIGH VOLTAGE”, “CAUTION.
LASER BEAM”, etc. to see if there is any dirt on their surface and if they are properly stuck to the
equipment.
Certification label (For UC)
Explanatory label
Identification label
For UC
For EU
For others
Warning for high-temperature areas (ventilation holes
Warning for high-temperature areas (fuser unit
)
)
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5) Disposal of the Equipment, Supplies, Packing Materials, Used Batteries and IC-RAMs
-Regarding the recovery and disposal of the equipment, supplies, packing materials, used batter-
ies and IC-RAMs including lithium batteries, follow the relevant local regulations or rules.
Caution:
Dispose of used batteries and IC-RAMs including lithium batteries according to this manual.
Attention:
Se débarrasser de batteries et IC-RAMs usés y compris les batteries en lithium selon ce manuel.
Vorsicht:
Entsorgung der gebrauchten Batterien und IC-RAMs (inclusive der Lithium-Batterie) nach diesem Handbuch.
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ALLEGEMEINE SICHERHEITSMASSNAHMEN IN BEZUG
AUF DIE WARTUNG FÜR e-STUDIO181/211
Die Installation und die Wartung sind von einem qualifizierten ServiceTechniker durchzuführen.
1) Transport/Installation
-Zum Transportieren/Installieren des Gerätes werden 2 Personen benötigt. Die Kassette zuerst
herausnehmen und nur an den in der Abbildung gezeigten Stellen tragen.
Das Gerät ist sehr schwer und wiegt etwa 34 kg; deshalb muss bei der Handhabung des Geräts
besonders aufgepasst werden.
-Beim Transportieren des Geräts nicht an den beweglichen Teilen oder Einheiten halten.
-Eine spezielle Steckdose mit Stromversorgung von AC 110 V / 13.2 A, 115 V oder 127 V / 12 A,
220-240 V / 8 A als Stromquelle verwenden.
-Das Gerät ist aus Sicherheitsgründen zu erden.
-Einen geeigneten Standort für die Installation wählen. Standorte mit zuviel Hitze, hoher Luft-
feuchtigkeit, Staub, Vibrieren und direkter Sonneneinstrahlung sind zu vermeiden.
-Für ausreichende Belüftung sorgen, da das Gerät etwas Ozon abgibt.
-Um einen optimalen Kopierbetrieb zu gewährleisten, muss ein Abstand von mindestens 80 cm
links, 80 cm rechts und 10 cm dahinter eingehalten werden.
-Das Gerät ist in der Nähe der Steckdose zu installieren; diese muss leicht zu erreichen sein.
-Nach der Installation muss das Netzkabel richtig hineingesteckt und befestigt werden, damit nie-
mand darüber stolpern kann.
2) Allgemeine Sicherheitsmassnahmen in bezug auf die Wartung
-Während der Wartung das Gerät ausschalten und das Netzkabel herausziehen (ausser Wartung,
die bei einem eingeschalteten Gerät, durchgeführt werden muss).
-Das Netzkabel herausziehen und den Bereich um die Steckerpole und die Steckdose die Umge-
bung in der Nähe von den Steckerzacken und der Steckdose wenigstens einmal im Jahr reinigen. Wenn Staub sich in dieser Gegend ansammelt, kann dies ein Feuer verursachen.
-Wenn die Teile auseinandergenommen werden, wenn nicht anders in diesem Handbuch usw
erklärt, ist das Zusammenbauen in umgekehrter Reihenfolge durchzuführen. Aufpassen, dass
kleine Teile wie Schrauben, Dichtungsringe, Bolzen, E-Ringe, Stern-Dichtungsringe, Kabelbäume nicht an den verkehrten Stellen eingebaut werden.
-Grundsätzlich darf das Gerät mit enfernten oder auseinandergenommenen Teilen nicht in
Betrieb genommen werden.
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-Das PC-Board muss in einer Anti-elektrostatischen Hülle gelagert werden. Nur Mit einer Man-
schette bei Betätigung eines Armbandes anfassen, sonst könnte es sein, dass die integrierten
Schaltkreise durch statische Elektrizität beschädigt werden.
Vorsicht: Vor Benutzung der Manschette der Betätigung des Armbandes, das Netzkabel
des Gerätes herausziehen und prüfen, dass es in der Nähe keine geladenen
Gegenstände, die nicht isoliert sind, gibt.
-Setzen Sie sich während der Wartungsarbeiten nicht dem Laserstrahl aus. Dieses Gerät ist mit
einer Laserdiode ausgestattet. Es ist unbedingt zu vermeiden, direkt in den Laserstrahl zu
blicken. Keine reflektierenden Teile oder Werkzeuge, wie z. B. Schraubendreher, in den Pfad des
Laserstrahls halten. Vor den Wartungsarbeiten sämtliche reflektierenden Metallgegenstände, wie
Uhren, Ringe usw., entfernen.
-Auf keinen Fall Hochtemperaturbereiche, wie die Belichtungslampe, die Fixiereinheit, die
Heizquelle und die umliegenden Bereiche, berühren.
-Auf keinen Fall Hochspannungsbereiche, wie die Ladeeinheiten, die Entwicklereinheit, den
Hochspannungstransformator, und das Netzgerät, berühren. Insbesondere sollten die Platinen
dieser Komponenten nicht berührt werden, da die Kondensatoren usw. auch nach dem Ausschalten des Geräts noch elektrisch geladen sein können.
-Vor dem Berühren potenziell gefährlicher Bereiche (z. B. drehbare oder betriebsrelevante Bere-
iche, wie Zahnräder, Riemen, Riemenscheiben, Lüfter und die Laseraustrittsöffnung der optischen Lasereinheit) sicherstellen, dass das Gerät sich nicht bedienen lässt.
-Beim Entfernen von Abdeckungen vorsichtig vorgehen, da sich darunter scharfkantige Kompo-
nenten befinden können.
-Bei Wartungsarbeiten am eingeschalteten Gerät dürfen keine unter Strom stehenden, drehbaren
oder betriebsrelevanten Bereiche berührt werden. Nicht direkt in den Laserstrahl blicken.
-Ausschließlich vorgesehene Werkzeuge und Hilfsmittel verwenden.
-Empfohlene oder gleichwertige Messgeräte verwenden.
-Nach Abschluss der Wartungsarbeiten das Gerät in den ursprünglichen Zustand zurück
versetzen und den einwandfreien Betrieb überprüfen.
3) Sicherheitsrelevante Wartungsteile
-Der Leistungsschutzschalter, der Türschalter, die Sicherung, der Thermostat, die Ther-
mosicherung, der Thermistor, die IC-RAMs einschließlich der Lithiumakkus usw. sind besonders
sicherheitsrelevant. Sie müssen unbedingt korrekt gehandhabt und installiert werden. Wenn
diese Teile kurzgeschlossen und funktionsunfähig werden, kann dies zu schwerwiegenden
Schäden, wie einem Abbrand, führen. Kurzschlüsse sind zu vermeiden, und es sind ausschließlich Teile zu verwenden, die von der Toshiba TEC Corporation empfohlen sind.
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4) Warnetiketten
-Im Rahmen der Wartung unbedingt das Leistungsschild und die Etiketten mit Warnhinweisen
überprüfen [z. B. „Unplug the power cable during service“ („Netzkabel vor Beginn der Wartungsarbeiten abziehen“), „CAUTION. HOT“ („VORSICHT, HEISS“), „CAUTION. HIGH VOLTAGE“
(„VORSICHT, HOCHSPANNUNG“), „CAUTION. LASER BEAM“ („VORSICHT, LASER“) usw.],
um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht verschmutzt sind und korrekt am Gerät angebracht sind.
Certification label (For UC)
Explanatory label
Identification label
For UC
For EU
For others
Warning for high-temperature areas (ventilation holes
Warning for high-temperature areas (fuser unit
)
)
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5) Entsorgung des Geräts, der Verbrauchs- und Verpackungsmaterialien, alter Akkus und IC-RAMs
-In Bezug auf die Entsorgung und Wiederverwertung des Geräts, der Verbrauchs- und Verpack-
ungsmaterialien, alter Akkus und IC-RAMs, einschließlich Lithiumakkus, sind die einschlägigen
nationalen oder regionalen Vorschriften zu befolgen.
Caution:
Dispose of used batteries and IC-RAMs including lithium batteries according to this manual.
Attention:
Se débarrasser de batteries et IC-RAMs usés y compris les batteries en lithium selon ce manuel.
Vorsicht:
Entsorgung der gebrauchten Batterien und IC-RAMs (inclusive der Lithium-Batterie) nach diesem Handbuch.
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•Laseremissionseinheit
Diese Einheit besteht aus der Laserdiode, dem Fokussierungsobjektiv, der Blende und dem Zylinderobjektiv.
-Laserdiode
Diese Laserdiode zeichnet sich durch eine geringe Regeldifferenz, eine kleine Laservariation und
einen niedrigen Schwellenstrom aus.
Die Blende der Laseremissionseinheit ist unter dem Fokussierobjektiv angeordnet, um die Form der
Laserstrahlen in der primären und sekundären Scanrichtung festzulegen.
Die Laserdiode gibt Laserstrahlen als Reaktion auf die Signale der Laseremissionssteuerung (ein/
aus) von der Lasertreiber-PC-Platine (LDR) aus. Die durch das Fokussierobjektiv geführten Laserstrahlen werden auf die Trommeloberfläche fokussiert.
-Vorsichtsmaßnahmen im Zusammenhang mit Lasern
Dieses Gerät enthält eine Laserdiode, die einen unsichtbaren Laserstrahl emittiert.
Da man diesen Laserstrahl nicht sehen kann, ist bei der Handhabung der Komponenten der optischen Lasereinheit, bei der Durchführung von Arbeiten und bei der Justierung des Laserstrahls
äußerste Vorsicht geboten. Arbeiten dürfen niemals anhand anderer als den vorgeschriebenen
Anleitungen durchgeführt werden; andernfalls kann es zu einer Schädigung Exposition durch Laserstrahlung kommen.
Die Lasereinheit ist vollständig mit einer Schutzabdeckung versiegelt. Solange ausschließlich die
Arbeitsschritte der vorgeschriebenen Anleitungen durchgeführt werden, tritt der Laserstrahl nicht
aus, und es besteht keine Gefahr, der Laserstrahlung ausgesetzt zu werden.
Das folgende Laser-Warnetikett ist an der Abdeckung vorne rechts angebracht.
•Warnhinweise:
-Setzen Sie sich während der Wartungsarbeiten nicht dem Laserstrahl aus.
Dieses Gerät ist mit einer Laserdiode ausgestattet. Es ist unbedingt zu vermeiden, direkt in den
Laserstrahl zu blicken. Keine reflektierenden Teile oder Werkzeuge, wie z. B. Schraubendreher,
in den Pfad des Laserstrahls halten. Vor den Wartungsarbeiten sämtliche reflektierenden Metallgegenstände, wie Uhren, Ringe usw., entfernen.
-Bei Wartungsarbeiten am eingeschalteten Gerät dürfen keine unter Strom stehenden, drehbaren
oder betriebsrelevanten Bereiche berührt werden. Nicht direkt in den Laserstrahl blicken.
-Im Rahmen der Wartung unbedingt das Leistungsschild und die Etiketten mit Warnhinweisen
überprüfen [z. B. „Unplug the power cable during service“ („Netzkabel vor Beginn der Wartungsarbeiten abziehen“), „CAUTION. HOT“ („VORSICHT, HEISS“), „CAUTION. HIGH VOLTAGE“
(„VORSICHT, HOCHSPANNUNG“), „CAUTION. LASER BEAM“ („VORSICHT, LASER“) usw.],
um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht verschmutzt sind und korrekt am Gerät angebracht sind.
Values in [ ] are for e- STUDIO211 in case that the specification is different among e-STUDIO181
and e-STUDIO211.
Copy processIndirect electrophotographic process (dry)
TypeDesktop type
Original tableFixed type (the left rear corner used as guide to place originals)
Accepted originalsSheet, book and 3-dimensional object. The automatic document feeder
(ADF) only accepts paper which are not pasted or stapled. (Single-sided
originals: 50 to 127 g/m
either.
Maximum size: A3/LD
Copy speed (Copies/min.)
e-STUDIO181
Paper sizeDrawer
A4, B5, LT18161116
A5-R, ST-R-1611-
A4-R, B5-R, LT-R15.515.51115.5
B4, LG, FOLIO, COMPUTER13131113
A3 , L D11111111
2
/13 to 34 lb. Bond) Carbon paper are not acceptable
Bypass feed
Size specifiedSize not specified
PFU
1
e-STUDIO211
Paper sizeDrawer
A4, B5, LT21201120
A5-R, ST-R-2011-
A4-R, B5-R, LT-R15.515.51115.5
B4, LG, FOLIO, COMPUTER13131113
A3 , L D11111111
Size specifiedSize not specified
Bypass feed
PFU
*“–” means “Not acceptable”.
*The copy speed in the above table are available when originals are manually placed for single side,
multiple copying.
*When the ADF is used, the copy speed of 16[20] sheets per minute is only available under the
following conditions:
•Original/Mode:Single side original/A4/LT size. APS/automatic density are not selected.
Transfer charger wire cleaner
(installed inside of the transfer cover)
Drum (installed inside of the equipment)1 pc.
Developer material1 pc.
Nozzle1 pc. (for NAD)
Toner cartridge1 pc.
Warranty sheet1 pc. (for NAD and CND)
Setup report1 set (for NAD, MJD and CND)
Customer satisfaction card1 pc. (for MJD)
Packing list1 pc. (for CND)
Customer survey sheet1 pc. (for CND)
Certificate of conformance1 pc. (for CND)
1 pc.
*Machine version
NAD:North America
ASD:Hong Kong / Latin America
AUD:Australia
MJD:Europe
ASU:Asia / Saudi Arabia
SAD:Saudi Arabia
ARD:Latin America
CND:China
TWD:Taiwan
KRD:Korea
JPD:Japan
This system consists of the following including the MAIN board as a main board.
Control panel
LPNL
Toner cartridge
CTRGCTIF
Laser optical unit
LDR
SNS
AC input
Scanner unit
CIS
FUS
PS-ACC
Main switchCover opening/closing
SRAM
HVPS
LVPS
interlock switches
:
DC power supply line
:
AC power supply line
:
Signal line
MAIN
Fig. 2-11
[ 2 ] Function of each board
•MAIN board:
This is the board taking the leading part in all systems. It consists of the SoC, ASIC, memory
(SDRAM, Flash ROM), etc. In the SoC (System control), which is a core of this MAIN board, the
functions of the CPU, image processing, page memory control, CODEC, external interface (USB)
control, etc. are embedded and performed by one chip.
Based on the data input from the control panel, the SoC controls each system, such as the ASIC,
each memory, CIS unit and laser optical unit, and thus permitting the scanning of originals and the
printing of data.
•SRAM board:
This is the board on which the SRAM for storing the user's setting information and counter value and
its backup function are mounted. When the MAIN board is replaced, attaching this board to the new
MAIN board can assume the data of the previous equipment.
•LPNL board:
This is the board on which each button switch and LED on the control panel are mounted.
•CTRG board:
This is the board on which the IC chip for storing information about the toner cartridge (number of
prints, identification data, etc.) is mounted.
•CTIF board:
This is the interface board with the CTRG board in the toner cartridge. Information written in the IC
chip on the CTRG board is read into the SoC on the MAIN board through this board.
•LDR board:
This is the board on which the laser diode and the ASIC are mounted. The laser is emitted based on
the image data signal output from the SoC on the MAIN board.
•SNS board:
This is the board on which the light sensor for detecting the radiating position of the laser is
mounted. It outputs the H-sync signal to the SoC on the MAIN board.
•PS-ACC:
This is the unit to generate each DC (high/low) voltage, which is used in the equipment, from the
external AC electric power input. This is then provided to each electric part.
•FUS board:
This is the board to provide AC electric power for driving the damp heater.
* Optional for NAD/MJD/CND model, standard for other models.
•CIS:
This is the unit witch performs optical-to-electrical conversion to convert the light reflected by the
original into the electrical signals. It consists of a light source (LEDs), optical system, CCD sensor,
etc.
If the PC board has to be replaced due to an operational defect, this may have been caused by a
contact failure of the connector. Before replacing the board, disconnect and then reconnect the
connector to check if this action eliminates the operational defect.
2.6.1MAIN board (MAIN)
(1) Take off the rear cover.
P.2-21 "2.5.10 Rear cover"
(2) Disconnect 15 connectors.
Note:
Connect the flat harness to the MAIN board
with its erectrode side down. An error “CA2”
will be displayed if the connection is
incorrect.
Fig. 2-23
(3) Remove 6 screws and take off the MAIN
board.
Notes:
1. When replacing the MAIN board, also
attach the SRAM board to the new MAIN
board from the old MAIN board.
2. Be sure to perform “08-389” after the
SRAM board has been replaced.
3. Be sure to perform "05-310" with the
platen cover or the ADF closed after
replacing the MAIN board.
This fuse PC board is copacked with the damp heater unit. (The damp heater unit is optional for
NAD, CND and MJD.)
(1) Take off the rear cover.
P.2-21 "2.5.10 Rear cover"
(2) Remove 2 screws and take off the cover.
Cover
Fig. 2-27
(3) Disconnect 2 connectors, remove 1 screw,
and then take off the fuse PC board by lifting
it up.
2.6.4Switching regulator unit (PS)
Note:
When the fuse PC board is installed as
options, remove the rear cover ( P. 2 - 2 1
"2.5.10 Rear cover") and disconnect
connectors before performing the
procedure below.
Connect the connectors to the correct faston
terminals on the switching regulator board.
ConnectorHarness
F. Red-Black-thick
E. Blue-White-thick
D. White-Black-thin
C. White-Red-thin
B. White-Red-thick
A. White-White-thick
(3) Remove 2 screws, slide the switching
regulator unit with the whole case slightly to
the front, and then lift it up to take it off.
The photoconductive drum consists of two layers.The outer layer is a photoconductive layer made of
an organic photoconductive carrier (OPC), and the inner layer is an aluminum conductive base in a
cylindrical form. The photoconductor has the following property: when it is exposed to light, the
electrical resistance it possesses increases or decreases according to the strength of the light.
Example:
-Strong light
Resistance is decreased (works as a conductor.)
-Weak light
Resistance is increased (works as an insulator.)
Photoconductive layer
Base
Structure of the photoconductive drum
(
Example of OPC
Fig. 3-2
[Formation of electrostatic latent image]
In the processes of charging, data reading, data writing, discharging described later, negative
potential of the areas on the drum corresponding to black areas of the original are eliminated, while
the areas on the drum corresponding to white areas retains the negative charge.
As this image on the drum formed by the negative potential is not visible, it is called an “electrostatic
latent image.”
2. Charging
Charging is the process to apply charge evenly on the drum surface.
The needle electrode produces negative corona discharge is controlled by the grid, allowing the
drum surface to be evenly charged with the negative potential.
The surface potential on the drum is determined by the grid potential and is controlled to a certain
value by the grid control circuit.
Main charger
Drum rotation
Grid control circuitHigh-voltage
transformer
Fig. 3-4
3. Data reading (scanning)
Data reading is the process of illuminating the original with light and converting the reflected light
into electrical signals.
This equipment uses the CIS (Contact Image Sensor) for data reading.
The optical image information read by the CIS is converted into electrical signals (image signals),
which are then transmitted to the image processing section.
3
CIS
Image processing
Fig. 3-5
section
(Example)
Light
receiving
amount
Light
Dark
Value of image
signals to be
output
255
Difference between
"light " and "dark" is
divided into 256 steps.
4. Data writing
Data writing is the process of converting the image signals sent from the image processing section
into optical signal and exposing the drum surface with the light.
Semiconductive laser element converts image signals transmitted from the image processing
section into optical signal (laser emission) to expose the drum surface and form an electrostatic
latent image on it.
5. Development
Development is the process of making the electrostatic latent images visible to the eye (visible
images).
Developer material is supplied to the photoconductive drum surface by the magnetic roller.
The toner in the developer material adheres to the areas on the drum surface where the potential is
lower than the developer bias which is applied to the magnetic roller (reverse development method).
Magnetic roller
Fig. 3-8
Drum
Magnetic roller
Bias voltage
- 357 VDC
Photoconductive
drum
White background
Magnet
Halftone
Fig. 3-9
Toner
Carrier (always attracted
onto the magnet
Toner
Toner
Photoconductive layer
Aluminum base
Solid
3
)
White background
The (-) potential of
the photoconductive
drum is higher than
the developer bias.
The (-) potential of
the photoconductive
drum is lower than
the developer bias.
- 440V
- 340V
- 300V
- 200V
- 100V
0
Fig. 3-10
Image not developed
Image developed by
toner
Bias
potential
-Charging AC bias
To obtain the stable development characteristics, AC bias (approx. 1,100 V) is charged to the
development bias (DC bias).
The developer material consists of a mixture of the toner and carrier. The toner is charged to the
negative polarity and the carrier to positive polarity due to the friction with each other caused by
mixing.
Toner:Mainly consists of the resin and carbon.
Carrier:Consists of the ferrite and resin coating on
its surface to provide consistent frictional
electrification.
Note:
If the developer material is used for a long time (beyond its normal
life span), the toner is caked onto the carrier.
The charging performance of the carrier is lowered.
Symptom:1. Image density is lowered.
2. Toner scattering occurs.
3. Background fogging occurs.
Solution: Replace the developer material.
Resin (90-95%
[
Toner
Carbon
(
5-10%
approx. 12.5 μm
)
]
[
Carrier
Fig. 3-11
Toner
)
Ferrite
approx. 65 μm
]
Carrier
No frictional electrification
occurs on the area where the
toner is caked.
Magnetic brush development
The south and north poles are arranged inside the magnetic roller as shown in the right figure.
The developer material forms a brush-like fluff which contacts the photoconductive drum surface.
This is caused by the magnetic force lines between the south and north poles.
The life of the toner cartridge (number of output pages) varies depending on the following
conditions.
Coverage of originals (printing image ratio of the original size) and density of original background
Size and density of originals
The existence of solid black when making prints (when a book is copied and the original cover is
partially opened)
Temperature and humidity in the room when making prints.
Prints density and image quality mode
As indicated in the figure below, the life of the toner cartridge varies depending on the copy mode
and coverage of originals.
Is this graph, the toner consumption for copying in TEXT/PHOTO mode using chart “A” is defined
as 100%.
6. Transfer
Transfer is the process of transferring the toner image (visible image) formed on the drum surface
onto paper.
Method:A paper passing the side of the drum is
charged to the opposite polarity to the that of
toner by the corona discharge of the transfer
charger.
The toner moves from the drum surface onto
the paper.
Drum
Transfer
charger
Fig. 3-15
-For smooth transfer
In the transfer bias processing of this equipment, bias voltage (+565 VDC) is applied to the
registration roller and transfer unit transport guide to prevent the charge produced by the transfer
charger from flowing into the transfer unit transport guide through the paper.
Output is controlled as follows to realizes the desirable transfability.
Paper position against transfer pointTransfer output
7. Separation
Separation is the process of separating paper which is temporarily adhering to the drum due to the
static electricity during the transfer process.
Method:Apply negative DC bias to the separation
charger.
The positive charge on the paper is decreased.
The electrostatic adherence force between the
Drum
rotation
paper and drum becomes weak.
The paper is separated from the drum by its
own stiffness.
Separation charger
Direction of
transportation
Fig. 3-17
-Output is controlled as follows to realizes the desirable separability.
Paper position against transfer pointSeparation output
Leading adge-107 µADC
Middle (leading edge side)-70 µADC
Middle (trailing edge side)-107 µADC
Trailing edge -70 µADC
Paper may not be separated from the drum surface because of moisture or malfunction of the
transfer/separation charger during printing. As the result, the paper enters into the cleaner and
causes jamming. To prevent this, a separation finger is used to forcibly separate the paper which
was left around the drum.
8. Fusing
Fusing is the process of melting the toner on the paper and fixing it firmly on the paper.
Method:The melting point of the toner (main
ingredient: resin) is 90-100°C.
(Heat)Toner is melted by the heat of the surface of
the fuser roller.
+
(Pressure) The pressure roller is pressed against the
fuser roller by the springs to increase the
adherence of the melted toner onto the
paper.
Heat and pressure are applied to the paper
when it passes between the fuser roller and
pressure roller.
(Fusing)The toner is fused on the paper.
Fuser roller
Separation finger
Fuser roller
Heater lamp
Paper
movement
Paper
Fig. 3-19
Fig. 3-20
Pressure
(
Pressure
Pressure roller
3
)
9. Cleaning
Cleaning is the process of removing the residual toner from the photoconductive drum.
The edge of the urethane rubber cleaning blade is pressed against the photoconductive drum
surface to scrape off the residual toner on it. The toner is then caught by the recovery blade.
10.Discharging
Discharging is the process of eliminating the negative charge remaining on the photoconductive
drum before the next charging process.
If the residual charge is not eliminated, the following phenomenon occurs:
Negative charge remaining on the
photoconductive drum surface causes ungiven
application of the charge for the next printing.
The next print will have a double image. (The
preceding image appears.)
Solution:
The entire surface of the photoconductive drum
is illuminated with light by the discharge LED
array.
The photoconductive drum becomes electrically
conductive.
All of the negative charge remaining on the
photoconductive drum is conducted to the
ground.
One magnetic roller
Magnetic bridge-circuit method
Toner cartridge
Density detection method
T-1640, T-1640E, T-1640D
T-1640C, T-1640T
D-2320, D-2320C
DC-340 V Adjustable output
(during printing)
AC 1100 V (Adjustment not required,
during printing)
No DC+ (positive) output
Adjustable output (Constant current)
+565 V (Adjustment not required)
(Constant current)
Exposure after cleaning
Red LED
Cleaning blade
Reuse (There is the recovered toner
supply mechanism.)
→ Heater lamp ON
→ Set number “0” reproduction ratio “100%” are displayed (LED “START” OFF)
→ Fan motors ON
→ Initialization of scanning system
-The CIS unit moves to the home position.
-The CIS unit moves to the peak detection position.
-The LED of CIS is turned ON.
-Peak detection (white color is detected by the shading correction plate)
-The LED of CIS is turned OFF.
-The CIS unit moves to the home position.
→ Ready state (LED “START” ON)
2. Pre-running operation (Only when the temperature is at 16 °C or less)
The pre-running operation is started when the temperature of the fuser roller surface reaches a
certain temperature.
→ The main motor is turned ON.
-Fuser roller rotated
-Drum rotated
→ Pre-running operation stops after 15 seconds.
3. When the surface temperature of the fuser roller becomes sufficient for fusing,
→ Ready state (LED “START” ON)
4.2.2Ready state (ready for copying)
Buttons on the control panel enabled
→ When no button is pressed for a certain period of time,
- Set number “1” is displayed. Equipment returns to the normal ready state.
→LED “START” ON → OFF
→ CIS LED ON
→ Scan motor ON → CIS unit move forward
→ Polygonal motor rotates in high speed
→ Main motor ON
-The drum, fuser unit, developer unit and exit roller are driven.
2. Drawer paper feeding
→ Main charger, developer bias and discharge LED ON. Fans are rotated in high speed. Pickup
solenoid ON.
-Pickup roller start to rotate.
→ Pickup solenoid OFF after a certain period of time
→ Paper reaches the registration roller.
-The registration sensor is turned ON and aligning is performed.
3. After the scanning operation:
→ Registration clutch ON after a certain period of time paper is transported to the transfer area.
→ Copy counter operates
4. After the registration clutch is turned ON:
→ Transfer charger ON after a certain period of time
→ Copy counter operates
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5. Completion of scanning
→ Scan motor OFF
→ CIS LED OFF
→ Registration clutch OFF (after the trailing edge of the paper passed the registration roller)
→ Ready state
6. Paper exit
→ Exit sensor detects the trailing edge of the paper
→ Main charger, developer bias and discharge LED OFF
→ Polygonal motor and main motor OFF
→ Drum, fuser unit and developer unit stop
→ Fans return to the ready rotation
→ LED “START” ON and the equipment enters the ready state
7. Timing chart for copying one A4 size sheet fed from the drawer
1. Insert a sheet of paper into the bypass tray.
→ Bypass paper sensor ON
-Bypass feed priority state
2. Press the [START] button
→ LED “START” ON → OFF
→ CIS LED ON
→ Scan motor ON CIS unit move forward
→ Polygonal motor rotates in high speed
→ Main motor ON
-The drum, fuser unit, developer unit and exit roller are driven.
3. Bypass feeding
→ Main charger, developer bias and discharge LED ON. Fans are rotated in high speed.
→ Bypass pickup solenoid ON
-The bypass pickup roller start to rotate.
-The bypass pickup roller is lowered.
-The bypass feed roller start to rotate.
→ Paper reaches the registration roller
→ Aligning operation
→ After a certain period of time, the bypass pickup solenoid OFF
4. Hereafter, the operation 3) through 6) of P.4-3 "4.2.3 Drawer feed copying" is repeated.
4.2.5Interruption copying
1. Press the [INTERRUPT] button
→ LED “INTERRUPT” ON
→ Copying operation in progress is temporarily stopped. CIS unit return to appropriate positions.
→ Automatic density and reproduction ratio 100% are set (The set number remains the same)
2. Select the desired copy condition
3. After the interruption copying is finished:
→ LED “INTERRUPT” OFF by pressing the [INTERRUPT] button
→ Equipment returns to the status before the interruption
4. Press the [START] button
→ The copying operation before the interruption is resumed.
When something abnormal has occurred in the equipment, the symbols corresponding to the type of
abnormality are displayed.
4.3.1Types of abnormality
1. Abnormality cleared without turning OFF the door switch
(A) Add paper
(B) Pick-up failure in bypass
2. Abnormality not cleared without turning OFF the door switch
(C) Misfeed in equipment
(D) Replace the toner cartridge
(E) Developer unit not installed properly
3. Abnormality not cleared without turning OFF the main switch
(F) Call for service
•Exit sensor detects jamming of the leading edge of paper.
Registration clutch ON
Less than the regulation time.
Registration clutch
ON
Exit sensor ON
If the exit sensor is not turned ON after the
regulation time.
Paper jam (E01) The copying operation is
stopped.
•Exit sensor detects jamming of the tailing edge of paper.
Registration clutch OFF
Less than the regulation time.
Registration clutch
Exit sensor OFF
If the exit sensor is not turned OFF after the
regulation time.
Paper jam (E02) The copying operation is
stopped.
Exit sensor
Timer
Exit sensor
Timer
0
Fig. 4-1
Fig. 4-2
Regulation time
Paper jam (E01)
OFF
ON
0
Paper jam (E02)
Regulation time
ON
4
•Immediately after the power ON
Any of all sensors on paper transport path detects paper (ON)
Paper jam (E03)
•Front cover is opened during copying
Paper jam (E41)
•Registration sensor detects jamming of the leading edge of paper:
Registration sensor is not turned ON in a fixed period of time after the feeding starts.
Paper jam (E12, E13 and E21: Error code differs depending on the paper source.) Refer to the
error code table in Service Handbook.
•The PFU paper feed sensor is not turned ON in a fixed period of time after the pickup solenoid is
turned ON
Paper jam (E14)
(D) Replace the toner cartridge
•Toner density becomes low
Auto-toner sensor detects the absence of the toner
Control circuit The toner lamp brinks: the copying operation disabled
Solution: Open the front cover and replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
Toner is supplied copying operation enabled.
(E) Developer unit not installed properly
•Disconnection of the connectors of the developer unit
The equipment enters the following state:
The toner lamp brinks, the start lamp is turned OFF and all buttons disabled.
Solution: Connect the connectors of the developer unit and close the front cover.
(F) Call for service
Error code is displayed instead of the set number by pressing the [CLEAR] button and [8] button
simultaneously when the service call lamp is blinking.
Refer to the error code table in the Service Handbook.
The control panel consists of button switches to operate the equipment and select various modes, and
LEDs to display codes, values and the states (including each mode) of the equipment. The button
switches and the LEDs are mounted on the control panel PC board (LPNL) and are installed the inside
of the control panel.
The following items are displayed in the 7-segment LED at the center of the control panel:
1. Copy quantity
The number of copies set (= copy quantities) is displayed in the normal state.
2. Reproduction ratio
The display switches from the copy quantities to the reproduction ratio of a job by pressing [%]
button.
When the [25%] and [100%] buttons are pressed simultaneously, the reproduction ratio is instantly
set at 25%. When the [200%] and [100%] buttons are pressed simultaneously, the reproduction ratio
is instantly set at 200%.
3. Total counter
The total counter value is displayed by pressing the [#] button more than 2 seconds. The total 8
digits can be displayed; the first 2 digits of the value are displayed at first, then the next 3 digits, and
then the last 3 digits are displayed in order.
e.g.) 12345678: 12345678
When the [25%] button is pressed, the digits shift to the 3 digits of next higher order. When the
[200%] button is pressed, they shift to the 3 digits of next lower order.
4. ROM version
A ROM version is displayed by pressing the [*] key, the [#] key and the [START] button
simultaneously. The total 8 digits can be displayed; the first 2 digits of the ROM version are
displayed at first, then the next 3 digits, and then the last 3 digits are displayed in order.
e.g.) 12345678: 12345678
When the [25%] button is pressed, the digits shift to the 3 digits of next higher order. When the
[200%] button is pressed, they shift to the 3 digits of next lower order.
5. Error code
When a paper jam or a service call has occurred, its error code is displayed in 3 digits by pressing
the [CLEAR/STOP] button and the [8] key simultaneously.
6. Auto Power Save Mode / Auto Shut Off Mode
“ALP” (Auto Low Power) is displayed during the Auto Power Save Mode, and “SLP” (Sleep) is
displayed during the Auto Shut Off Mode.
7. Setting mode
When the equipment is in each setting mode, “Fnc” is displayed in the 7-segment LED.
•Paper size setting mode
The size of the copy paper in the drawer is set in this mode.
The equipment enters into the paper size setting mode by pressing the [COPY] and [DRAWER]
buttons simultaneously more than 2 seconds. Press the [DRAWER] button to select the drawer.
Then press the [COPY] button to select the paper size, and then press the [START] button to
perform the setting. When the setting needs to be canceled halfway, press the [FUNCTION CLEAR]
button.
When a size other than the ones indicated on the control panel needs to be set, press the
[DRAWER] button to select the drawer, and then press the [COPY] button to select “OTHER”, and
then key in a code for the desired size as shown below. Then press the [START] button to perform
the setting. When the setting needs to be canceled halfway, press the [FUNCTION CLEAR] button.
Paper sizeCodePaper sizeCode
A301LT-R11
A402ST-R12
A4-R03FOLIO13
B404COMPUTER14
B505
B5-R0613”LG16
*1
A5-R
LD08
LG09
LT1 0
07
Postcard *
8K
16K
16K-R
2
*3
*3
*3
15
17
18
19
5
*1 *2: These codes can be set only when the bypass tray is used.
*2:This code can be set only for JPD models.
*3:These codes can be set only for CND models.
•Operation sound setting mode
The operation (beep) sound of this equipment is set on or off in this mode.
When the density adjustment button “light” and “dark” are pressed simultaneously more than 2
seconds, the equipment enters into the operation sound setting mode. The on or off of this operation
sound is switched by pressing the [AUTO] button. When the sound is on, all of the 7 density
adjustment lamps are turned on. When the sound is off, all of these lamps are turned off. When the
on or off of the sound has been switched, press the [START] button to perform the setting. When the
setting needs to be canceled halfway, press the [FUNCTION CLEAR] button.
The control panel is controlled by the serial data input/output to the SoC on the MAIN board.
The input status of each button is output to the SoC as serial data by the parallel-serial conversion IC
and detected. Each LED is controlled to be lit by the LED driver based on the information of the serial
data output from the SoC.
5.4.2LED display circuit
<Example> Lighting circuit method of “Cover open lamp”
+5V
5
C0
LEDM12
Low
Cover open lamp
(LED22)
Low
Fig. 5-2
Q2
Current
R
FET (Q2) is turned ON when the FET control signal (C0) becomes “L” level.
Then when the control signal (LEDM12) of the LED driver changes to “L” level, the current flows to the
cover open lamp (LED22) to turn ON the LED.
Conditions to turn ON the LED
The LED is turned ON only when the two conditions below are met.
In the scanning section, this equipment uses a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) for scanning the image.
The surface of an original is irradiated with light from the LED array mounted on the CIS unit and the
reflected light is scanned by the CCD where the optical image data are converted into an analog
electrical signal, and then transmitted to the MAIN board. After the binarization and the various image
processing operations necessary for image formation are performed on the MAIN board, the data are
transmitted to the writing section.
1. Original glass
This is a glass for placing original. Original (image) placed on the original glass is scanned by the
CIS. The ADF original glass is used when original is read with the Automatic Document Feeder.
Original is transported on the ADF original glass by the Automatic Document Feeder, and the
transported original is read under the ADF original glass by the CIS. Do not use such solvents as
alcohol when cleaning the surface of the ADF original glass, because it is coated so as not to be
scratched by originals.
2. CIS unit (CIS)
The CIS unit (CIS) is a sensor unit which consists of an LED array, lens array and CCD array of the
same length as that of the original width in the primary scanning direction closely attached and
unified. The original is irradiated at one time with the LED light source which consists of LEDs of
RGB colors (one for each color), light guiding tube to lead each light to the original and a YG-LED
array, and then the reflected light is scanned by the CCD.
In the CCD method (reduction optical method), the reflected light of the exposure lamp is LED
through mirrors, lens and slit to the CCD where the optical-to-electrical conversion for scanned data
is performed. In contrast, in the CIS method (close-contact sensor method), those operations are
processed only by the CIS unit. The CIS has characteristics of shallow depth of focus and high
lightsensitivity.
Micro-lens array
ADF original glass
Shading correction plate
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CIS unit
RGB light guiding tubeYG-LED arrayCCD
Fig. 6-2
Original glass
-CCD
Scans the light reflected from an original and converts it to an electrical signal.
In order to realize the same-to-scale optical system of A3 width and 7084 image pixels, the
equipment uses 11 CCDs (each CCD has 644 image pixels per line) to make up a CIS sensor of
600x600 dpi resolution for scanning.
-YG-LED array
Works as an assistant light for the RGB light guiding tube. This YG-LED array is used to reduce
the shadow of the original when scanning is performed. This LED array produces the output
power of 7.68W.
A light from the LED array mounted on the CIS unit (CIS) goes through the original glass and
lights the original. Then, the reflected light from the original is scanned by the CCD. By adjusting
each amount of R, B and YG-LED light with reference to the amount of G-LED light, it is possible
to attain a light color which has nearly the same color effect as that of the YG xenon light for the
light sensitivity of the CCD.
This LED array produces the output power of 0.125W X 3.
3. Scan motor (M1)
This is a two-phase stepping motor which drives the CIS unit (CIS). The rotation of the motor is
transmitted to the CIS unit through the timing belt to move the unit in the secondary scanning
direction.
4. CIS home position sensor (S1)
This sensor detects if the CIS unit is at its home position.
•Scanning an original on the original glass
The rotation of the scan motor (M1) is transmitted to the CIS unit through the timing belt to move the
unit to the home position. The home position is detected when the actuator installed on the CIS case
passes the CIS home position sensor (S1).
When the [START] button is pressed, the CIS unit starts scanning the original.
•Scanning an original on the ADF
The CIS unit (CIS) stops and stays at the shading position during the shading correction, and at the
scanning position during the scanning operation.
The cell guide mounted on the contact image sensor (CIS) unit is the main light source of the red/green/
blue LEDs and is used to expose originals. Also mounted is the LED array which is the subsidiary light
source of the yellow-green LEDs.
Turning each light source ON/OFF is controlled by the control signal (SCNLEDR/G/B/ASTOFF-1)
output from the ASIC on the MAIN board. According to the amount of each light source, white standard
generation is performed (reading the reflected light amount of the white shading correction plate). Black
standard generation is also performed (reading the light amount when the light source is turned off),
and according to the result, adjustment by the light amount adjustment signal (SCNLEDVR1/2/3-1)
output through the D/A converter from the SoC is made. However, the light amount of the green light
source is not changed because it is the standard value of the adjustment. The other light amount is
changed based on the green light source; in this way the total light amount is adjusted.
On the contact image sensor (CIS) unit, CCD (Charge Coupled Device) are mounted as the
optoelectronic element for converting the light reflected on the original into electrical signals (analog
signals). CCD is driven by the clock signals output from the SoC on the MAIN board, and then it divides
the photoelectric-converted analog signals into four output signals and outputs to the AFE. The AFE
converts the analog signals into 8-bit digital signals and outputs to the SoC.
Optoelectronic conversion
The CCD of the contact image sensor (CIS) unit in this equipment performs photoelectronic conversion
and charge transfer by a combination of its shift register and photodiodes (light-receiving sensors) to
output signals for a primary scanning direction.
Each light-receiving sensor photoelectonically converts the received light into charge and transfers this
to each shift register. These shift registers then transfer the charge in the direction of the arrows in the
figure at the timing of the transfer clocking. This transfer clock pulse is equally input into every chip, and
thus all the shift registers are driven at the same timing. The charge transferred into each chip is then
combined into each channel, and then output in a time division system. Furthermore, the 4 channels
simultaneously perform this process to output the scanning signals of multiple systems in parallel.
Shading correction
A variation is caused by the following factors in the CCD output.
1. The light source has a variation in its light distribution.
2. Each element varies in photoelectronic conversion efficiency.
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These differences need to be corrected and this correction is referred to as a shading correction. The
shading correction is performed by applying a normalization process using the following formula on the
black data and the white data obtained in advance to correct the lighting variance and element variation
of the image data.
x
(S-K)
(W-K)
I = k
k: Coefficient
S: Image data before correction
K: Black data (stored in "Black" memory)
W: White data (stored in "White" memory)