General Precautions for Installation/Servicing/Maintenance for the MR-2012
The installation and service should be done by a qualified service technician.
1.When installing the MR-2012 to the Plain Paper Copier , be sure to follow the instructions described in
the “Unpacking/Set-Up Procedure for the MR-2012” booklet which comes with each unit of the
MR-2012.
2.The MR-2012 should be installed by an authorized/qualified person.
3.Before starting installation, servicing or maintenance work, be sure to turn off and unplug the copier
first.
4.When servcing or maintaining the MR-2012, be careful about the rotating or operation sections such
as gear, pulleys , sproc k ets, cams , belts, etc.
5.When parts are disassembled, reassembly is basically the reverse of disassemb ly unless otherwise
noted in this manual or other related materials. Be careful not to reassemble small parts such as
screws, washers, pins, E-rings, toothed washers to the wrong places .
6.Basically, the machine should not be operated with any parts removed or disassembled.
7.Delicate parts for preventing safety hazard problems (such as breakers, thermofuses, fuses, door
switches, sensors, etc. if any) should be handled/installed/adjusted correctly .
8.Use suitable measuring instruments and tools.
9.During servicing or maintenance work, be sure to check the serial No. plate and other cautionary
labels (if any) to see if they are clean and firmly fixed. If not, take appropriate actions.
10. The PC board must be stored in an anti-electrostatic bag and handled carefully using a wristband,
because the ICs on it may be damaged due to static electricity . Before using the wrist band, pull out
the power cord plug of the copier and make sure that there is no uninsulated charged objects in the
vicinity.
11. For the recovery and disposal of used MR-2012, consumable par ts and packing materials, it is
recommended that the relevant local regulations/rules should be follo wed.
12. After completing installation, servicing and maintenance of the MR-2012, return the MR-2012 to its
original state, and check operation.
Function: Auto document feeder
No. of originals loaded : Up to 50 originals (13 to 29 lb)
Document size: A5-R (Min.) to A3 (Max.)
Dimensions: 530 (W) x 450 (D) x 120 (H) mm
Weight: Approx. 5.4 kg
Pow er supply: 5V, 24V (Supplied from copier)
The ADF is an auto document feed unit capable of accommodating a maximum of 50 originals. The
originals loaded are fed and scanned one by one and stacked on the e xit tray. The ADF has a mechanical
section for document transport, sensors to detect the position of document, etc., and a motor for transport. It also has one PWA where comparator IC’s only are installed and the other signals simply pass.
For this reason, all control and processing are performed by the scanner PWA.
When the ADF top cover is opened, the contact of the ADF top cover open switch changes to cut the
supply of 24V to the motor and sends a cover open detection signal to the scanner PWA.
3.3.2 Feeder jam detection
The number of pulses (time) equivalent to the distance () from the document set position to the ADF
registration sensor ON position plus 300 mm is regarded as timing for detecting a jam. When the time
from the moment of starting paper feed to the moment when the ADF registration sensor is turned ON
exceeds that value, a jam in the feeder will be detected.
3.3.3 ADF registration sensor stay jam detection
The number of pulses (time) equivalent to the distance obtained by subtracting 115 mm ( + ) from
the document length plus 30 mm (1115 mm for long mode) is regarded as timing for detecting a jam.
When the time from the moment when the ADF exit sensor is turned ON to the moment when the ADF
registration sensor is turned OFF exceeds that value, a ADF registration sensor stay jam will be detected.
3.3.4 ADF read sensor unreached jam detection
The number of pulses (time) equivalent to the distance () from the ADF registration sensor to the ADF
read sensor plus 30 mm is regarded as timing for detecting a jam. When the time from the moment of
starting the transport of the document having reached the ADF registration sensor to the moment when
the ADF read sensor is turned ON exceeds that value, an ADF read sensor unreached jam will be
detected.
3.3.5 ADF read sensor stay jam detection
The number of pulses (time) equivalent to the distance () from the ADF registration sensor to the ADF
read sensor plus 30 mm is regarded as timing for detecting a jam. When the time taken after the end of
the document passes the ADF registration sensor exceeds that v alue , an ADF read sensor stay jam will
be detected.
3.3.6 ADF exit sensor unreached jam detection
The number of pulses (time) equivalent to the distance () from the moment when the ADF read sensor
is turned ON to the moment when the exit sensor is turned ON plus 35 mm is regarded as timing for
detecting a jam. When the time tak en after the top of the document passes the ADF read sensor exceeds
that value, an ADF exit sensor unreached jam will be detected.
Transport of Document
When a document is placed in the tray, the document empty sensor detects the presence of a document.
When the Start button is pressed on the copier while in ADF mode, the ADF motor operates to lower the
pickup roller and pull in the document. Where there are more than one document, they are separated by
the separation pad under the feed roller and transported one by one.
The document transported by the feed roller is detected by the ADF registration sensor and then stopped
when the leading edge of the document reaches the registration roller after being fed f or a certain distance.
This feed amount can be adjusted by the aligning amount adjustment (05-354).
Then, the read roller rotates and the scanner starts scanning when the document reaches the ADF read
sensor.
The scanned document passes over the ADF exit sensor, then is ejected by the exit roller.
The size of document is found by detecting the document width by the document width sensor, and the
document length by the document length sensor. When documents of different sizes are placed in the
tray, this detection method allows the maximum size of the documents to be detected. The document
size is detected according to the timing with which the document empty sensor is turned ON, the timing
with which the document width sensor changes, and the timing with which the document length sensor
changes. The detected size is sent to the copier.
When the ADF is on standby or the document empty sensor is ON, the document width sensor is
checked e very 100 ms and the value obtained is compared with that of the last time. If the value is found
changed as a result of the comparison, the document size will be detected and sent to the copier when
in ADF active mode. When this unit receives a command accompanied by a document size notice
request from the copier, it will also detect and send the document size to the copier.
Document empty
sensor
Document width
sensor
Document length
sensor
ADF as viewed from top
The detection results of the document size sensors are listed below . (Unit: mm)
A4 series
Document widthDocument length sensor (*1)
OFFON
129.40 - 165.99A5R (148 x 210)
166.00 - 196.99B5R (182 x 257)
197.00 - 233.99A4R (210 x 297)FOLIO (210 x 330)
234.00 - 277.99B5 (257 x 182)B4 (257 x 364)
278.00 - 310.00A4 (297 x 210)A4 (297 x 420)
(*1: ON for a document length of 306 mm)
The driving force of the ADF motor is transmitted to each roller through the gears and belts. It is transmitted to the feed rollers through the timing belt and gears (3 pcs.) and further transmitted to the pickup roller
through the timing belt. The driving f orce is transmitted to the read roller through the two timing belts and
the gears connecting them. The shaft part of the read roller is provided with a one-way clutch allo wing the
driving force of the ADF motor to be transmitted only in the transport direction (counterclockwise) for
rotation.
Document Feed
The document is fed as the ADF motor turns clockwise as viewed from the front (in the direction of the
black arrow). When the ADF motor turns clockwise, the pickup roller lowers to pull in the document. At
this time, the read roller does not turn due to the function of the one-way clutch.
Document Transport
The document is transported as the ADF motor turns counterclockwise as viewed from the front (in the
direction of the white arrow). When the ADF motor turns counterclockwise, the pickup roller ascends
causing the spring clutch mounted on the feed roller shaft to slip so that the driving force is no longer
transmitted.
The ADF top cover open s witch detects the open or close state of the ADF top cov er. 24V is supplied to
the motor when the cover is closed, and switches to the tr ansistor Q1 side when open. The output of Q1
turns to “Low” level when the cover is open and the detection signal is sent to the scanner PWA from
CN1.
The document width sensor uses a variable resistor for its detection element. It divides the v oltage of 5V
through the variable resistor and sends the output to the scanner PW A. The scanner PW A A-D conv erts
the input voltage to calculate the document width.
The outputs of the ADF exit sensor, ADF registration sensor, ADF open sensor, and document length
sensor each are input to the IC1 comparator. The reference voltage obtained by dividing 5V though R2
and R4 is input to the other input of the comparator. The detection level of each sensor is stabilized
according to this reference voltage value and output from the comparator. Since the document empty
sensor does not require accuracy for detecting the presence of a document, its output signal simply
passes through the ADF PWA.
The ADF read sensor input circuit is installed on the scanner PWA. The ADF PWA only allo ws the signal
+
IC7
6
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3
+
IC7
2
-
R23
7
IC8
R18
7
1
5
+
6
-
R22
C19
Q2
R19
R17
C16C17
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only to pass through. Therefore, this section describes the ADF read sensor input circuit on the scanner
PWA.
The ADF read sensor is a mirror reflective type sensor and consists of a pair of a infrared LED and a PTr
(phototransistor) each having an optical axis in the same direction. A mirror is provided on an extended
line of the optical axis of the sensor. When there is no document between the sensor and the mirror, an
infrared light emitted from the LED is reflected to PTr at high reflectance. When there is a document
between them, the emission to the mirror and the reflected light from the mirror are obstructed by the
document so that the reflected light incident on PTr becomes extremely low. When a quantity of light
incident on PTr is large (no document present), photoelectric current flowing through PTr increases and
a drop in voltage due to R17 causes the voltage at pin 6 of IC8 to rise.
IC8 is a comparator which compares the reference voltage input to pin 5 (non-inverting input) with the
signal voltage at pin 6 (inv erting input). When the voltage at pin 6 is higher , the output (pin 7 of IC8) turns
to “Low” level. Conversely, when a quantity of light incident on PTr is small (a document present), the
voltage at pin 6 of IC8 becomes low and as a result pin 7 of IC8 turns to “High” level.
An automatic sensitivity adjusting function is also provided to control variations in sensor sensitivity.
When the sensor sensitivity adjust mode is selected, the automatic adjustment measures the output
voltage (analog value) of PTr at the A-D input terminal on the scanner side, changes the D-A output
voltage on the scanner side to make the PTr output voltage become the required v oltage, and adjusts the
LED current through the voltage-current conversion circuit consisting of IC7, Q2, R20, etc.
The ADF motor operates according to the driving signals from the scanner PWA. The signals only pass
ADF top cover open switch
1,2
3
CN6
CN1
5
9
6
11
CN2
21
ADF PWA
1,2
ADF motor
3
CN3
4
5
6
A
/A
B
/B
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through the ADF PWA. Therefore, this section describes the ADF motor drive circuit on the scanner
PWA.
The ADF motor is driven by amplifying the pulse motor driving pattern signals output from the gate array
through the IC10 motor driver. These signals control the motor rotational direction and speed. The PWM
signal is input to APWM and converted to a certain voltage through the resistor and capacitor. The
voltage is input to IC10 (pins 3 and 14) to set the current value for the motor.
The current value for the motor can be set as desired b y changing the duty of the PWM signal. AENB is
a signal to control the output of the motor driver. When the signal is at “High” level, the output of the driver
becomes effective.
Detects the open/close state
of the top cover during jamming processing, etc.
Detects the open/close state
of the ADF unit.
Detects the length of document.
Detects the width of document.
Detects the loading of document.
Detects the aligning position
of document.
Detects the document scanning start position.
Detects the ejection of document.
Status
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Low: Open
Low: Document present
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Low: Document present
Low: Document present
Low: Document present
Low: Document present
Note
Microswitch
Photo sensor
Photo sensor
Variable resistor
Photo sensor
Photo sensor
Photo sensor
Photo sensor
The ADF top cover open s witch detects the open or close state of the cover and uses a 2-circuit microswitch.
24V is supplied to the motor when the cover is closed, and cut when open.
The ADF open sensor detects the open/close state of the ADF unit. A photo sensor is used for the
sensor.
The document length sensor detects the length of the document placed in the document tray. A photo
sensor is used for the sensor. It turns ON when the document length exceeds 306 mm.
The document width sensor detects the width of the document. A v ariable resistor is used f or the sensor.
The resistive value changes as the document width guide is slid.
The ADF empty sensor detects the document placed in the document tray. A photo sensor is used for
the sensor.
The ADF registration sensor detects the document position in the transport path. A photo sensor is used
for the sensor. It detects a paper jam in combination with other sensors.
The ADF read sensor detects the document scanning start position. A mirror reflective type photo
sensor is used for the sensor. It detects the presence or absence of a document according to the
strength of reflected light from the mirror.
The document exit sensor detects the ejection of a document. A photo sensor is used for the sensor.