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SERVICE MANUAL

Theory of Operation

750/600
Main body

2005.08 Ver. 1.0

SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS


Read carefully the Safety and Important Warning Items described below to understand them before doing service work.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Because of possible hazards to an inexperienced person servicing this product as well as the risk of damage to the product, Konica Minolta Business Technologies, INC. (hereafter called the KMBT) strongly recommends that all servicing be performed only by KMBTtrained service technicians. Changes may have been made to this product to improve its performance after this Service Manual was printed. Accordingly, KMBT does not warrant, either explicitly or implicitly, that the information contained in this Service Manual is complete and accurate. The user of this Service Manual must assume all risks of personal injury and/or damage to the product while servicing the product for which this Service Manual is intended. Therefore, this Service Manual must be carefully read before doing service work both in the course of technical training and even after that, for performing maintenance and control of the product properly. Keep this Service Manual also for future service.

DESCRIPTION ITEMS FOR DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION


In this Service Manual, each of three expressions " DANGER", " WARNING", and " CAUTION" is defined as follows together with a symbol mark to be used in a limited meaning. When servicing the product, the relevant works (disassembling, reassembling, adjustment, repair, maintenance, etc.) need to be conducted with utmost care. DANGER: Action having a high possibility of suffering death or serious injury WARNING: Action having a possibility of suffering death or serious injury CAUTION: Action having a possibility of suffering a slight wound, medium trouble and property damage Symbols used for safety and important warning items are defined as follows: :Precaution when using the copier. :Prohibition when using the copier. :Direction when using the copier.

General precaution
General prohibition General instruction

Electric hazard

High temperature

Do not touch with wet hand Unplug

Do not disassemble Ground/Earth

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SAFETY WARNINGS
[1] MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Konica Minolta brand products are renowned for their high reliability. This reliability is achieved through high-quality design and a solid service network. Product design is a highly complicated and delicate process where numerous mechanical, physical, and electrical aspects have to be taken into consideration, with the aim of arriving at proper tolerances and safety factors. For this reason, unauthorized modifications involve a high risk of degradation in performance and safety. Such modifications are therefore strictly prohibited. The points listed below are not exhaustive, but they illustrate the reasoning behind this policy.

Prohibited Actions DANGER


Using any cables or power cord not specified by KMBT.

Using any fuse or thermostat not specified by KMBT. Safety will not be assured, leading to a risk of fire and injury. Disabling fuse functions or bridging fuse terminals with wire, metal clips, solder or similar object. Disabling relay functions (such as wedging paper between relay contacts)

Disabling safety functions (interlocks, safety circuits, etc.) Safety will not be assured, leading to a risk of fire and injury. Making any modification to the product unless instructed by KMBT Using parts not specified by KMBT

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

[2] POWER PLUG SELECTION


In some countries or areas, the power plug provided with the product may not fit wall outlet used in the area. In that case, it is obligation of customer engineer (hereafter called the CE) to attach appropriate power plug or power cord set in order to connect the product to the supply.

Power Cord Set or Power Plug WARNING


Use power supply cord set which meets the following criteria: - provided with a plug having configuration intended for the connection to wall outlet appropriate for the product's rated voltage and current, and - the plug has pin/terminal(s) for grounding, and - provided with three-conductor cable having enough current capacity, and - the cord set meets regulatory requirements for the area. Use of inadequate cord set leads to fire or electric shock. Attach power plug which meets the following criteria: - having configuration intended for the connection to wall outlet appropriate for the product's rated voltage and current, and - the plug has pin/terminal(s) for grounding, and - meets regulatory requirements for the area. Use of inadequate cord set leads to the product connecting to inadequate power supply (voltage, current capacity, grounding), and may result in fire or electric shock. Conductors in the power cable must be connected to terminals of the plug according to the following order: Black or Brown: White or Light Blue: Green/Yellow: L (line) N (neutral) PE (earth)
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Wrong connection may cancel safeguards within the product, and results in fire or electric shock.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

[3] CHECKPOINTS WHEN PERFORMING ON-SITE SERVICE


Konica Minolta brand products are extensively tested before shipping, to ensure that all applicable safety standards are met, in order to protect the customer and CE from the risk of injury. However, in daily use, any electrical equipment may be subject to parts wear and eventual failure. In order to maintain safety and reliability, the CE must perform regular safety checks. 1. Power Supply

Connection to Power Supply WARNING


Check that mains voltage is as specified. Connection to wrong voltage supply may result in fire or electric shock.

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Connect power plug directly into wall outlet having same configuration as the plug. Use of an adapter leads to the product connecting to inadequate power supply (voltage, current capacity, grounding), and may result in fire or electric shock. If proper wall outlet is not available, advice the customer to contact qualified electrician for the installation. Plug the power cord into the dedicated wall outlet with a capacity greater than the maximum power consumption. If excessive current flows in the wall outlet, fire may result. If two or more power cords can be plugged into the wall outlet, the total load must not exceed the rating of the wall outlet. If excessive current flows in the wall outlet, fire may result. Make sure the power cord is plugged in the wall outlet securely. Contact problems may lead to increased resistance, overheating, and the risk of fire.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

Connection to Power Supply WARNING


Check whether the product is grounded properly. If current leakage occurs in an ungrounded product, you may suffer electric shock while operating the product. Connect power plug to grounded wall outlet.

Power Plug and Cord WARNING


When using the power cord set (inlet type) that came with this product, make sure the connector is securely inserted in the inlet of the product. When securing measure is provided, secure the cord with the fixture properly. If the power cord (inlet type) is not connected to the product securely, a contact problem may lead to increased resistance, overheating, and risk of fire. Check whether the power cord is not stepped on or pinched by a table and so on. Overheating may occur there, leading to a risk of fire.

Check whether the power cord is damaged. Check whether the sheath is damaged. If the power plug, cord, or sheath is damaged, replace with a new power cord or cord set (with plug and connector on each end) specified by KMBT. Using the damaged power cord may result in fire or electric shock. Do not bundle or tie the power cord. Overheating may occur there, leading to a risk of fire.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

Power Plug and Cord WARNING


Check whether dust is collected around the power plug and wall outlet. Using the power plug and wall outlet without removing dust may result in fire. Do not insert the power plug into the wall outlet with a wet hand. The risk of electric shock exists. When unplugging the power cord, grasp the plug, not the cable. The cable may be broken, leading to a risk of fire and electric shock.

Wiring WARNING
Never use multi-plug adapters to plug multiple power cords in the same outlet. If used, the risk of fire exists.

When an extension cord is required, use a specified one. Current that can flow in the extension cord is limited, so using a too long extension cord may result in fire. Do not use an extension cable reel with the cable taken up. Fire may result.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS 2. Installation Requirements

Prohibited Installation Places WARNING


Do not place the product near flammable materials or volatile materials that may catch fire. A risk of fire exists. Do not place the product in a place exposed to water such as rain. A risk of fire and electric shock exists.

When not Using the Product for a long time WARNING


When the product is not used over an extended period of time (holidays, etc.), switch it off and unplug the power cord. Dust collected around the power plug and outlet may cause fire.

Ventilation CAUTION
The product generates ozone gas during operation, but it will not be harmful to the human body. If a bad smell of ozone is present in the following cases, ventilate the room. a. When the product is used in a poorly ventilated room b. When taking a lot of copies c. When using multiple products at the same time

Fixing CAUTION
Be sure to lock the caster stoppers. In the case of an earthquake and so on, the product may slide, leading to a injury.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

Inspection before Servicing CAUTION


Before conducting an inspection, read all relevant documentation (service manual, technical notices, etc.) and proceed with the inspection following the prescribed procedure in safety clothes, using only the prescribed tools. Do not make any adjustment not described in the documentation. If the prescribed procedure or tool is not used, the product may break and a risk of injury or fire exists. Before conducting an inspection, be sure to disconnect the power plugs from the product and options. When the power plug is inserted in the wall outlet, some units are still powered even if the POWER switch is turned OFF. A risk of electric shock exists. The area around the fixing unit is hot. You may get burnt.

Work Performed with the Product Powered On WARNING


Take every care when making adjustments or performing an operation check with the product powered. If you make adjustments or perform an operation check with the external cover detached, you may touch live or high-voltage parts or you may be caught in moving gears or the timing belt, leading to a risk of injury. Take every care when servicing with the external cover detached. High-voltage exists around the drum unit. A risk of electric shock exists.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

Safety Checkpoints WARNING


Check the exterior and frame for edges, burrs, and other damages. The user or CE may be injured. Do not allow any metal parts such as clips, staples, and screws to fall into the product. They can short internal circuits and cause electric shock or fire. Check wiring for squeezing and any other damage. Current can leak, leading to a risk of electric shock or fire. Carefully remove all toner remnants and dust from electrical parts and electrode units such as a charging corona unit. Current can leak, leading to a risk of product trouble or fire. Check high-voltage cables and sheaths for any damage. Current can leak, leading to a risk of electric shock or fire.

Check electrode units such as a charging corona unit for deterioration and sign of leakage. Current can leak, leading to a risk of trouble or fire. Before disassembling or adjusting the write unit (P/H unit) incorporating a laser, make sure that the power cord has been disconnected. The laser light can enter your eye, leading to a risk of loss of eyesight. Do not remove the cover of the write unit. Do not supply power with the write unit shifted from the specified mounting position. The laser light can enter your eye, leading to a risk of loss of eyesight.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

Safety Checkpoints WARNING


When replacing a lithium battery, replace it with a new lithium battery specified in the Parts Guide Manual. Dispose of the used lithium battery using the method specified by local authority. Improper replacement can cause explosion. After replacing a part to which AC voltage is applied (e.g., optical lamp and fixing lamp), be sure to check the installation state. A risk of fire exists. Check the interlock switch and actuator for loosening and check whether the interlock functions properly. If the interlock does not function, you may receive an electric shock or be injured when you insert your hand in the product (e.g., for clearing paper jam). Make sure the wiring cannot come into contact with sharp edges, burrs, or other pointed parts. Current can leak, leading to a risk of electric shock or fire. Make sure that all screws, components, wiring, connectors, etc. that were removed for safety check and maintenance have been reinstalled in the original location. (Pay special attention to forgotten connectors, pinched cables, forgotten screws, etc.) A risk of product trouble, electric shock, and fire exists.

Handling of Consumables WARNING


Toner and developer are not harmful substances, but care must be taken not to breathe excessive amounts or let the substances come into contact with eyes, etc. It may be stimulative. If the substances get in the eye, rinse with plenty of water immediately. When symptoms are noticeable, consult a physician.

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SAFETY AND IMPORTANT WARNING ITEMS

Handling of Consumables WARNING


Never throw the used cartridge and toner into fire. You may be burned due to dust explosion.

Handling of Service Materials CAUTION


Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Drum cleaner (isopropyl alcohol) and roller cleaner (acetone-based) are highly flammable and must be handled with care. A risk of fire exists. Do not replace the cover or turn the product ON before any solvent remnants on the cleaned parts have fully evaporated. A risk of fire exists. Use only a small amount of cleaner at a time and take care not to spill any liquid. If this happens, immediately wipe it off. A risk of fire exists. When using any solvent, ventilate the room well. Breathing large quantities of organic solvents can lead to discomfort.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. This copier is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Since radiation emitted inside this copier is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of normal user operation.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

INDICATION OF WARNING ON THE MACHINE


Caution labels shown below are attached in some areas on/in the machine. When accessing these areas for maintenance, repair, or adjustment, special care should be taken to avoid burns and electric shock. For metric area:

DO NOT INSERT your finger into the two EDH hinge portions; otherwise you may be injured.

DO NOT put your hand between the main body and developing fixing unit; otherwise you may be injured.

High voltage is present around this part. Do not touch this part in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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SAFETY INFORMATION For inch area:

DO NOT INSERT your finger into the two EDH hinge portions; otherwise you may be injured.

DO NOT put your hand between the main body and developing fixing unit; otherwise you may be injured.

High voltage is present around this part. Do not touch this part in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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CAUTION: You may be burned or injured if you touch any area that you are advised by any caution label to keep yourself away from. Do not remove caution labels. And also, when the caution label is peeled off or soiled and cannot be seen clearly, replace it with a new caution label.

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MEASURES TO TAKE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT

MEASURES TO TAKE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT


1. If an accident has occurred, the distributor who has been notified first must immediately take emergency measures to provide relief to affected persons and to prevent further damage. 2. If a report of a serious accident has been received from a customer, an on-site evaluation must be carried out quickly and KMBT must be notified. 3. To determine the cause of the accident, conditions and materials must be recorded through direct on-site checks, in accordance with instructions issued by KMBT. 4. For reports and measures concerning serious accidents, follow the regulations given in "Serious Accident Report/Follow-up Procedures."

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MEASURES TO TAKE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT

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Composition of the service manual


This service manual consists of the following sections and chapters: <Theory of Operation section> OUTLINE: System configuration, product specifications, unit configuration, and paper path COMPOSITION/OPERATION: Configuration of each unit, explanation of the operating system, and explanation of the control system This section gives, as information for the CE to get a full understanding of the product, a rough outline of the object and role of each function, the relationship between the electrical system and the mechanical system, and the timing of operation of each part. <Field service section> OUTLINE: MAINTENANCE: System configuration, and product specifications Service schedule *, maintenance steps, list of service tools and directions for use *, firmware version up method *, and removal/reinstallation methods of major parts ADJUSTMENT/SETTING: TROUBLESHOOTING*: Utility mode *, service mode *, security and mechanical adjustment List of jam codes, their causes, operation when a jam occurs and its release method, and list of error codes, their causes, operation when a warning is issued and estimated abnormal parts. APPENDIX*: Parts layout drawings, connector layout drawings, timing chart, overall layout drawing This section gives, as information required by the CE at the site (or at the customer's premise), a rough outline of the service schedule and its details, maintenance steps, the object and role of each adjustment, error codes and supplementary information. The details of items with an asterisk "*" are described only in the service manual of the main body.

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Notation of the service manual


A. Product name In this manual, each of the products is described as follows: (1) IC board: (2) bizhub 750/600: (3) PS-502 PostScript3 Option: (4) Microsoft Windows 95: Microsoft Windows 98: Microsoft Windows Me: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0: Microsoft Windows 2000: Microsoft Windows XP: Standard printer Main body PS3 Option Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows NT 4.0 or Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0/2000 Windows NT/2000/XP Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

When the description is made in combination of the OS's mentioned above:

B. Brand name The company names and product names mentioned in this manual are the brand name or the registered trademark of each company.

C. Electrical parts and signals Those listed by way of example below are not exhaustive, but only some instances among many.
Classification Load symbol IN PS Sensor PS Door PS1 SIG 102 PS 24V Solenoid SD DRV SOL 24V Clutch CL DRV SOL Power to drive the solenoid Drive signal Power to drive the clutch Drive signal Sensor detection signal Ex. of signal name Description

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Classification Load symbol

Ex. of signal name 24V CONT

Description Power to drive the motor Drive signal

Motor

DRV1 DRV2 D1 D2 _U _V _W DRV1 DRV2 DRV3 D1 D2 D3 D4 DRV A DRV A DRV B DRV B A Drive signals (control signals) of four kinds Motor, phases A and B control signals Drive signals (control signals) of three kinds Drive signals of two kinds

Motor

/A B /B AB BB CLK, PLL LCK, Lock, LD FR EM, Lock, LCK, LD BLK P/S S/S SS CW/CCW, F/R ENB TEMP_ER 24V PLL control signal PLL lock signal Forward/reverse rotation signal Motor lock abnormality Drive brake signal Power/stop Operating load start/stop signal Rotational direction switching signal Effective signal Motor temperature abnormality detection signal Power to drive the fan motor Drive signal Speed control signal (2 speeds) Detection signal Analog signal

Fan

FM

CONT, DRIVE HL EM, Lock, LCK, FEM

Others

TH1.S, ANG

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Classification Load symbol Ground

Ex. of signal name SG, S.GND, S_GND PG, P.GND DCD SIN SOUT DTR GND Signal ground Power ground

Description

Data carrier detection Serial input Serial output Data terminal operation available Signal ground (earth) Data set ready Transmission request signal Consent transmission signal Ring indicator Serial transmission data Serial reception data

Serial communication

DSR, DSET RTS CTS RI TXD RXD

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Revision history
After publication of this service manual, the parts and mechanism may be subject to change for improvement of their performance. Therefore, the descriptions given in this service manual may not coincide with the actual machine. When any change has been made to the descriptions in the service manual, a revised version will be issued with a revision mark added as required.

Revision mark: To indicate clearly a section revised, show 1 to the left of the revised section. A number within 1 represents the number of times the revision has been made. To indicate clearly a section revised, show 1 in the lower outside section of the corresponding page. A number within 1 represents the number of times the revision has been made. NOTE Revision marks shown in a page are restricted only to the latest ones with the old ones deleted. When a page revised in Ver. 2.0 has been changed in Ver. 3.0: The revision marks for Ver. 3.0 only are shown with those for Ver. 2.0 deleted. When a page revised in Ver. 2.0 has not been changed in Ver. 3.0: The revision marks for Ver. 2.0 are left as they are.

2005/08 Date

1.0 Service manual Ver.

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CONTENTS

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OUTLINE
1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. UNIT CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4. PAPER PATH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

COMPOSITION/OPERATION
5. OVERALL CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 Time chart when the power is turned ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Control block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4 7.1 7.2 Scan/exposure lamp control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Original size detection control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 AE control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Image processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6. SCANNER SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7. WRITE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2.4 8.1 8.2 Laser beam path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Write control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Polygon control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Image stabilization control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

8. PHOTO CONDUCTOR SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.3 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.3.3 8.3.4 9.1 9.2 9.3 Drum drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Drum claw drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Image creation control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Drum claw control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cooling around the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Image stabilization control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9. CHARGING SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 9.3.1 9.3.2 9.3.3 Charging control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Wire cleaning control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Erase lamp control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

10. TRANSFER/SEPARATION SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 10.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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10.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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10.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 10.3.1 Transfer guide control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 10.3.2 Transfer/separation control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 10.3.3 Transfer exposure lamp control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 10.3.4 Wire cleaning control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 11. DEVELOPING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 11.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 11.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 11.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.3.1 Conveyance of developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.3.2 Developing bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 11.3.3 Developing suction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 11.3.4 Image stabilization control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 12. TONER SUPPLY SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 12.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 12.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 12.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 12.3.1 Toner remaining detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 12.3.2 Toner supply control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 12.3.3 Toner conveyance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 13. CLEANING/TONER RECYCLE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 13.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 13.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 13.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 13.3.1 Toner guide roller control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 13.3.2 Other controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 13.3.3 Image stabilization control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 14. PAPER FEED SECTION (trays 1 and 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 14.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 14.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 14.2.1 Paper feed drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 14.2.2 Tray lift drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 14.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 14.3.1 Up/down control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 14.3.2 Paper feed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 14.3.3 Paper empty detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 14.3.4 Remaining paper detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 14.3.5 Horizontal conveyance control (tray 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 15. PAPER FEED SECTION (trays 3 and 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 15.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.2.1 Paper feed drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 15.2.2 Tray lift drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 15.3.1 Up/down control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 15.3.2 Paper feed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 15.3.3 Paper size detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 15.3.4 Paper empty detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 15.3.5 Remaining paper detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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15.3.6 Dehumidification heater control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 16.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 16.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 16.2.1 Paper feed drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 16.2.2 Tray lift drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 16.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 16.3.1 Up/down control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 16.3.2 Paper size detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 16.3.3 Paper feed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 16.3.4 Paper empty detection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 16.3.5 Remaining paper detection control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 17. VERTICAL CONVEYANCE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 17.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 17.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 17.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 17.3.1 Conveyance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 18. REGISTRATION SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 18.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 18.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 18.2.1 Registration drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 18.2.2 Loop roller drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 18.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 18.3.1 Loop control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 18.3.2 Paper mis-centering correction control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 19. HORIZONTAL CONVEYANCE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 19.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 19.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 19.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 19.3.1 Conveyance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 19.3.2 Thick paper support mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 20. ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 20.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 20.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 20.2.1 ADU conveyance roller drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 20.2.2 ADU reverse roller drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 20.2.3 ADU pre-registration roller drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 20.2.4 Reverse/exit roller drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 20.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 20.3.1 Conveyance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 21. FUSING SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 21.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 21.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 21.2.1 Fusing drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 21.2.2 Cleaning web drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 21.2.3 Reverse/exit switching gate drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 21.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 21.3.1 Web solenoid control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 21.3.2 Fusing temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 21.3.3 Protection against abnormality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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22. REVERSE/EXIT SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 22.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 22.2 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 22.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 22.3.1 Conveyance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 23. INTERFACE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 23.1 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 23.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 23.2.1 Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 24.1 Outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 24.2 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 24.2.1 Image stabilization control flow when the power switch (SW2) is ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 24.2.2 Image stabilization control flow while in the print and after completion of the print. . . . . . . . . . . 91 25. IMAGE PROCESSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 25.1 Image processing in the scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 25.1.1 Shading correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 25.1.2 AE processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 25.1.3 Area discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 25.1.4 Brightness/density conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 25.1.5 Filter/magnification and contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 25.1.6 Density gamma (conversion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 25.1.7 Tilt adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 25.1.8 Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 25.1.9 Storage of image data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 25.2 Image processing in the write section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 25.2.1 Elongation/rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 25.2.2 1dotPWM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 25.2.3 Frequency conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 26. OTHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 26.1 Fan control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 26.1.1 Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 26.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 26.2 Counter control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 26.2.1 Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 26.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 26.3 Parts that operate when the power switch is turned ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 26.3.1 Parts that operate when the power cord is plugged into the power outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 26.3.2 Parts that operate when the main power switch (SW1) is turned ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 26.3.3 Parts that operate when the power switch (SW2) is turned ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A. System configuration

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50 sheet staple flat stapling finisher (FS-504) Stitch-and-fold finisher (FS-602) Key counter Local connection kit (EK-701) Image controller (IC-202) Extended memory: 256 MB (EM-701) Paper exit tray Hard disk (HD-503)

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1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION B. Configuration for optional device connection

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NOTE For machines equipped with ZU-601/602, the function of PK-502/503/504/505 is not available when PI-501 is not equipped. Any combination other than those listed below is not available.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FS-504/FS-602 FS-504/FS-602 FS-504/FS-602 ZU-601/ZU-602 ZU-601/ZU-602 ZU-601 *2 ZU-602 *2

Combinations of finishing FS-504/FS-602 SF-601 PI-501 PK-502/PK-503/PK-504/PK-505 PI-501 FS-504/FS-602 FS-504/FS-602 FS-504/FS-602 PI-501 PI-501 PK-502/PK-503/PK-504/PK-505 FS-504/FS-602 PI-501 *1 PK-504 *2 PK-502/PK-503/ PK-505 *2

AC power to be connected to

External (ZU-601/ZU-602) External (ZU-601/ZU-602) External (ZU-601) External (ZU-602)

*1 *2

Paper fed from PI-501 cannot be punched. Paper fed from PI-501 is punched by PK-502/503/504/505. And paper fed from those other than PI-501 is punched by ZU-601/602.

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2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
A. Type Type Copying method Original stand Original alignment Photosensitive material Sensitizing method Paper feed trays Console type (floor-mount type) Indirect electrostatic method Fixed Left rear standard OPC Laser writing Four trays (1,500 sheets x1, 1,000 sheets x 1, 500 sheets x 2: 80 g/m2) Bypass feed (100 sheet x 1: 80 g/m2) LU-401 (5,000 sheet x 1: 64 g/m2) *1 LU-402 (4,500 sheet x 1: 64 g/m2) *1 *1 LU-401 and LU-402 are optional.

B. Functions Original Max. original size Copy size Sheet, book, solid object A3 or 11 x 17 Trays 1 and 2 Trays 3 and 4 Inch: Inch: 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5, A4, B5, A5 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5, 8.5 x 14, 8 x 13, 8.12 x 13.2, 8.25 x 13, 8.5 x 13, A3 to A5, wide paper (up to 314 mm x 458 mm) Metric: A3 wide to A5, 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5, 8.5 x 14, 8 x 13, 8.12 x 13.2, 8.25 x 13, 8.5 x 13, 16k, 8k, wide paper (up to 314 mm x 458 mm) Bypass feed Inch: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5, 8.5 x 14, 8 x 13, 8.12 x 13.2, 8.25 x 13, 8.5 x 13, A3 to B6, A6, wide paper (up to 314 mm x 458 mm) Metric: A3 wide to B6, A6, 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5, 8.5 x 14, 8 x 13, 8.12 x 13.2, 8.25 x 13, 8.5 x 13, 16k, 8k, wide paper (up to 314 mm x 458 mm) ADU Inch: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5, 8.5 x 14, 8 x 13, 8.12 x 13.2, 8.25 x 13 8.5 x 13, A3 to B5, A5, wide paper (up to 314 mm x 458 mm) Metric: A3 wide to B5, A5, 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5, 8.5 x 14, 8 x 13, 8.12 x 13.2, 8.25 x 13, 8.5 x 13, wide paper (up to 314 mm x 458 mm) Metric: A4, B5, A5, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5, 16k

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2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Magnification Fixed magnification Inch:

Theory of Operation Ver1.0 Aug.2005 x 1.000, x 1.214, x 1.294, x 1.545, x 2.000, x 0.785, x 0.772, x 0.647, x 0.500 Metric: x 1.000, x 1.154, x 1.224, x 1.414, x 2.000, x 0.866, x 0.816, x 0.707, x 0.500 Special magnification setting Optional magnification setting Zoom magnification Vertical magnification Horizontal magnification x 0.250 to x 4.000 (at the step of 0.1%) x 0.250 to x 4.000 (at the step of 0.1%) x 0.250 to x 4.000 (at the step of 0.1%) Less than 300 sec. (at temperature of 20C, at rated voltage) 600 Less than 270 sec. (at temperature of 20C, at rated voltage) Less than 3.0 sec. Less than 3.5 sec. 75 copies/min. (for A4/8.5 x 11) 60 copies/min. (for A4/8.5 x 11) 3 types x 0.930 (can be changed between x 0.900 and x 0.999)

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Warm-up time

750

First copy out time Continuous copy speed Continuous copy count Original density selection Resolution Memory Interface section

750 600 750 600 Up to 9,999 sheets

Auto density selection, manual (9 steps), optional density (9 steps) Scan Write Standard Maximum 600 dpi x 600 dpi 1,200 dpi (equivalent) x 600 dpi 256 MB 512 MB

RJ45 Ethernet, Serial port (RS232-C), Serial port (USB TypeB)

Theory of Operation Ver1.0 Aug.2005 C. Type of paper Plain paper *2 Special paper *3 High quality paper of 60 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 Bypass feed only All trays *2 Standard specified paper Inch: *3

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

OHP film, label paper *4, blueprint master paper *4, TAB paper High quality paper of 50 g/m2 to 59 g/m2 (thin paper) High quality paper of 91 g/m2 to 200 g/m2 (thick paper)

Hammermill Tidal MP (75 g/m2), Whyerhaeuser Recycled Laser Copy

Metric: Konica Minolta Profi (80 g/m2), Konica Minolta Original (80 g/m2), Classic White Special paper/recommended paper Thick paper: Inch: HM-Cover65lb (176 g/m2), HM-Laser, Print (32lb) Xerox-Exclusive (110 g/m2), Xerox-3R92990 (200 g/m2) Thin paper: Label paper: Inch: Inch: Domter16lb AVERY 5160, 5352, 944410 HP92296T AVERY 7103 Metric: Clair Mail (60 g/m2) Metric: AVERY DSP24 Blue print master: Inch: OHP: TAB paper: *4 Inch: Inch: Metric: Transparent paper Metric: Konica 40200 Metric: RX 3R90947 Label paper and blueprint master are loaded and fed one sheet at a time. Metric: RDEREY200 (200 g/m2), Xerox3R91798 (160 g/m2),

D. Maintenance Maintenance Machine service life Every 250,000 prints 750,000 prints or 5 years (whichever earlier)

E. Machine data Power source Power consumption: Weight Dimensions 100V AC 10%, 50 Hz/60 Hz in common 1,500 W or less (full option) Approx. 222 kg Main body + DF-604 Main body + DF-604 + FS-504 + LU-401 W 650 mm x D 791 mm x H 1,140 mm W 1,874 mm x D 791 mm x H 1,140 mm

F.

Operating environment 10C to 30C 10% RH to 80% RH

Temperature Humidity NOTE

The information herein may be subject to change for improvement without notice.

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3. UNIT CONFIGURATION

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3. UNIT CONFIGURATION
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[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Photo conductor section Toner supply section Developing unit Registration section Bypass tray Horizontal conveyance section Vertical conveyance section Transfer/separation section ADU [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

[8]
Paper feed section (trays 3, 4) Paper feed section (trays 1, 2) Paper reverse/exit section Fusing section Cleaning/toner recycle section Charging section Scanner section Writing section

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4. PAPER PATH

4. PAPER PATH
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[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Tray 1 paper feed Tray 2 paper feed Tray 4 paper feed Tray 3 paper feed Reverse conveyance Reverse paper exit

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4. PAPER PATH

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5. OVERALL CONFIGURATION

5. OVERALL CONFIGURATION
5.1 Time chart when the power is turned ON
[1]
Item Time (sec)
Forward Reverse

[3] [4] [2]


30 60 90 120 150

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[6]
180

Scanner motor (M1) Exposure lamp (L1)

Fusing heater lamp /1, /2 (L2, L3) Fusing heater lamp /3 (L4) Maximum density correction Gamma correction Fusing motor (M4) Drum motor (M2) Developing motor (M3) Polygon motor (M15) Laser (LDB) Charging cleaning motor (M14) Transfer/separation cleaning motor (M10)
Forward Reverse Forward Reverse

Transfer/separation cleaning home sensor (PS52)

Transfer/separation cleaning limit sensor (PS53)

Paper lift motor /1 (M16) Upper limit sensor /1 (PS2) Paper lift motor /2 (M17) Upper limit sensor /2 (PS8) Paper lift motor /3 (M18) Upper limit sensor /3 (PS14) Paper lift motor /4 (M19) Upper limit sensor /4 (PS20)
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[1] [2] [3] NOTE

Power switch (SW2) ON Thermistors /1 (TH1) and /2 (TH2) get to the specified temperature OS start-up completed

[4] [5] [6]

Home position search/shading correction Image stabilization control Warm-up completed

Each operation varies with the software DIPSW setting in the service mode and the environmental conditions. The power is turned ON with DF closed. The power is turned ON with the tray lift plate brought down.

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5.2

Control block diagram


CCD HDD OB
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RS232C I/F

LAN I/F

PCI I/F

IPB

SCB

Write Section

FM

CL

SD

PS

PRCB M SDB M APS DF ADUDB SD CL LU FS/SF HV

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[1] [2] [3] [4] Image bus Parallel bus

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[2]

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Other buses Individual signal line IDE

Clock synchronization serial bus UART bus

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6. SCANNER SECTION

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6. SCANNER SECTION
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6.1

Composition
Shading correction plate Exposure unit Mirror unit CCD unit

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6.2

Drive
[3] [4] [5]

[2]
[1] [2] [3] Scanner wire /Fr V-mirror unit Scanner motor (M11) [4] [5]

[1]
Scanner wire /Rr Exposure unit

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6.3
6.3.1

Operation
Scan/exposure lamp control

A. Operation when the power is turned ON The home position varies depending on whether DF is open or closed. When DF is open, the home position is at the platen APS read position and when it is closed, the DF read position becomes the home position. When the power is turned ON, a search is made with the APS read position as the home position regardless of whether DF is open or not. While the power switch (SW2) is ON, the exposure unit conducts the home position search and the shading correction. (1) Home position search The home position search varies depending on whether the scanner home sensor (PS61) [2] is turned ON or OFF. Home position search when the scanner home sensor (PS61) is turned OFF

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Position at which the platen APS is read

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Scanner home sensor (PS61)

Home position search when the scanner home sensor (PS61) is turned ON

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Position at which the platen APS is read

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After completion of the home position search [4], the exposure unit conducts shading corrections. For shading corrections, there are the following types of corrections: white correction 1 [5], white correction 2 [6], and black correction [7]. For the shading correction at the time of the power ON, these corrections are carried out in a series of operations. And after completion of the corrections, the exposure unit returns to the position at which the platen APS is read [1]. When DF is open, the exposure unit stands by at the APS read position. And when it is closed, however, the unit conducts the home position search to the position [3] at which DF is read.

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Position at which the platen APS is read Scanner home sensor (PS61) Position at which DF is read Completion of the home position search White correction 1

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White correction 2 Black correction Home position search when DF is closed Exposure lamp (L1) on Movement of the exposure unit

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operation, the shading correction is carried out first. However, unlike the operation when the power is turned ON, the exposure unit proceeds to the original read operation with the exposure lamp (L1) left on, and therefore, the black correction is not conducted. (1) When the platen is in use (when DF is open) When the platen is in use and the start button is turned ON, the operation varies depending on whether AE is selected or not. While in the AE copy

When the start button is turned ON [3] while in the AE copy, the exposure unit conducts the white correction 1 [4] and the white correction 2 [5] before the AE scan [6] is made. And then the exposure scan [7] is carried out. After completion of the exposure scan, the home position search [8] is made.

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Position at which the platen APS is read Scanner home sensor (PS61) Start button ON White correction 1 White correction 2

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AE scan Exposure scan Home position search Exposure lamp (L1) on Movement of the exposure unit

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The operation when the start button is turned ON varies depending on whether DF is open or closed. In either

6. SCANNER SECTION While in the manual copy

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When the start button is turned ON [3] while in the manual copy, the exposure unit conducts the white correction 1 [4] and the white correction 2 [5] before the exposure scan [6] is made. After completion of the exposure scan, the home position search [7] is carried out.

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Position at which the platen APS is read Scanner home sensor (PS61) Start button ON White correction 1 White correction 2

[6] [7] [8] [9]

Exposure scan Home position search Exposure lamp (L1) on Movement of the exposure unit

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rection 2 [6] before moving to the original read position [3]. The same operation is made when AE is selected. The exposure unit stops at the original read position to read the original [7]. After completion of reading of the original, the exposure unit conducts the home position search [8] to the position at which the platen APS is read [1]. And then, it also conducts the home position search [9] to the position at which DF is read [3].

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Position at which the platen APS is read Scanner home sensor (PS61) Position at which DF is read Start button ON White correction 1 White correction 2 Original is read

[8] [9] [10] [11]

Home position search (position at which the platen APS is read) Home position search (position at which DF is read) Exposure lamp (L1) on Movement of the exposure unit

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When the start button is turned ON [4], the exposure unit conducts the white correction 1 [5] and the white cor-

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A. Detection method The detection method of the original size varies with the DF mode and the platen mode. (1) DF mode See DF-604. (2) Platen mode In the main scan direction Read is made by the CCD sensor. In the sub scan direction Detection is made by the combination of the APS sensors /1 (PS63), /2 (PS64) and /3 (PS65) that turn ON and OFF.

Original size Minimum size B5R B5 B4 A4R A4 A3 8.5 x 11R 8.5 x 11 8.5 x 14 11 x 17

PS65 ON/OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON

PS63 ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

PS64 ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

B. Detection timing The detection timing of the original size varies with the DF mode and the platen mode. (1) DF mode See the DF-604. (2) Platen mode When the APS timing sensor (PS51) turns on with the DF closed, the exposure lamp (L1) turns ON and the CCD sensor and the APS sensor /1 (PS63), /2 (PS64) and /3 (PS65) detect the original size.

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sity. The sampling area of the original density in the AE control varies with the platen mode and the DF mode. (1) AE sampling area in the platen mode While in the normal copy

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While in the auto erasure outside the original mode Entire original area detected by the original area discrimination scan (pre-scan)

(2) AE sampling area in the DF mode

[3]

[3] [2]
[1] [2] 2 mm 2 mm

[1]
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Image processing

There are following items for the image processing. For particulars, see "25. IMAGE PROCESSING.") AOC (Auto offset control) AGC (Auto gain control) Shading correction

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When AE is selected, the density level of the original is detected to adjust it automatically to an appropriate den-

7. WRITE SECTION

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7.1

Composition
Index board (INDEXB) Laser drive board (LDB) CY1 lens CY2 lens

Collimator lens unit

Polygon mirror

f lens

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7.2.1

Operation
Laser beam path

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[5] [4] [2]

[3]

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Write mirror CY2 lens Drum f lens

[5] [6] [7] [8]

Polygon mirror CY1 lens Collimator lens Laser diode

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to decide a reference position for writing in the direction of the drum shaft (main scan direction) and control the starting position of the laser irradiation on the drum according to the paper edge detected by the centering sensor (PS66). 7.2.3 Polygon control

The polygon mirror is driven by the polygon motor (M15) and the number of its rotations changes according to the process speed that varies with the type of paper. A. In the case of bizhub 750 Type of paper Regular Thick paper NOTE The number of rotations of the polygon mirror for the thick paper is the same as that for the regular paper. However, to comply with the reduction in the process speed (to as much as 50%), every other plane of the six reflection planes of the polygon mirror is used to scan the laser beam. B. In the case of bizhub 600 Type of paper Regular Thick paper NOTE The number of rotations of the polygon mirror for the thick paper is faster than that for the regular paper. However, to comply with the reduction in the process speed, every other plane of the six reflection planes of the polygon mirror is used to scan the laser beam. 7.2.4 Image stabilization control Process speed 300 mm/s 178.5 mm/s No. of rotations 35433.07 rpm 42165.35 rpm (Note) Process speed 357 mm/s 178.5 mm/s No. of rotations 42165.35 rpm 42165.35 rpm (Note)

There are following items for the image stabilization control. For particulars, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." MPC (Maximum power control) APC (Auto power control) Dot diameter adjustment control

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To prevent the mis-centering of written images, the INDEX signal detected by the index board (INDEXB) is used

8. PHOTO CONDUCTOR SECTION

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Composition
Drum Toner control sensor board (TCSB)

Suction duct

Drum claw
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8.2
8.2.1

Drive
Drum drive

[5]

[6]

[1]

[4] [3]
[1] [2] [3] Toner guide roller (TGR) Toner conveyance screw Drum motor (M2) [4] [5] [6]

[2]
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Separation guide plate assembly Drum Toner recycle clutch (CL14)/toner conveyance screw

8.2.2

Drum claw drive

[1]

[2]

[3]

[5]
[1] [2] [3] Drum claw oscillation cam Drum claw solenoid (SD1) Drum claw

[4]
[4] [5]

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Separation guide plate assembly Gear (drive input for oscillation)

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Operation

8.3.1 Image creation control When the print start signal turns ON [1], various types of motors turn ON to make each of the units operative. At this time, the erase lamp (EL) also turns ON to start to neutralize [2] the drum. And a specified period of time after this signal is sent, a high voltage impression is made on the charging [3], the developing bias [4], the transfer guide [5] and the toner guide roller (TGR) [7] to form images on the drum surface by the laser irradiation and the developing. In parallel with the operation above, a specified period of time after completion of the formation of a loop on the paper [6] supplied in the registration roller section, a drum ready signal [8] is generated. With this as a starting point, the registration clutch (CL1) turns ON. When CL1 turns on, the drive force of the registration motor (M5) is transmitted to the registration roller to start the registration conveyance [9] of the 1st sheet of paper that has formed the loop. At this time, when the paper is fed from the trays 1 to 4, LU or ADU (only while in the double sided copy mood), the loop motor (M6) that drives the loop roller and the ADU pre-registration roller changes the line speed into a low speed to assist [10] the loop. With this conveyance, the paper edge sensor (PS43) detects the leading edge of the paper and turns ON [11]. And a specified period of time after that, it turns on successively the transfer exposure lamp [12], the high voltage impression ON the separation [13] and the transfer [14], and the drum claw solenoid [15]. In due course of time, the paper passes through the drum and at this time, the images formed on the drum are transferred to the paper, and then finally the paper is separated from the drum. A series of these operations is realized by the continuous conveyance of paper, and when PS43 detects the trailing edge of paper and it turns OFF [16], each of the operations is also turned OFF a specified period of time after that. However, while in the print of two or more sheets of paper, some of the operations continue for a specified period of time after PS43 detects the trailing edge of the last sheet of paper and turns OFF [21]. Paper the transfer of which has been completed is conveyed to the fusing section through the conveyance section. M5 and the fusing motor (M4) that have a bearing on the drive in this conveyance path continue to operate until the paper exit sensor (PS37) detects the trailing edge of the last paper and turns OFF [22].

[1] [2] [3][4] [5] [6] [8] [9] [10] [13] [14] [17] [18] [19] [20]
Drum motor (M2) Developing motor (M3) Fusing motor (M4) Registration motor (M5) Loop motor (M6) H L Registration clutch (CL1) Erase lamp (EL) Charging Transfer Separation Developing bias Transfer guide Toner guide roller (TGR) Transfer exposure lamp (TSL) Drum claw solenoid (SD1) Loop sensor (PS36) Registration sensor (PS44) Paper edge sensor (PS43) Paper exit sensor (PS37)

[7] [11] [12] [15] [16]


[17] [18] [19] [20] * Drum Ready signal of the last sheet of paper Loop assist of the last sheet of paper Registration conveyance of the last sheet of paper High voltage impression for the transfer of the 1st sheet of paper [21] [22]

[21]

[22]

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Detection of the trailing edge of the last sheet of paper by PS43 Detection of the trailing edge of the last sheet of paper by PS37

Refer to the descriptions in the text for the items [1] through [16].

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To prevent the occurrence of a drum wrap jam, 3 drum claws are employed to prevent the drum from being wrapped with the paper. The contact and the release of contact of the drum claws onto the drum is made by turning on and off the drum claw solenoid (SD1). B. Oscillating operation To prevent the paper from getting soiled in certain areas and the drum from being damaged, the drum claw conducts the oscillation of about 8 mm on the drum surface. There is a projection on the rear side of the separation guide plate assembly to which the drum claw is installed. A cam provided on the gear presses this projection to push the separation guide plate assembly to the front side. When the cam is released by the rotation of the gear, the separation guide plate assembly is brought back to its former position by the spring. Repeating this operation oscillates the drum claws. 8.3.3 Cooling around the drum

The duct [3] is provided in the main scan direction of the drum [4] to exhaust heat and ozone around the drum by the developing suction fan (FM4) [1]. To prevent toner and dust contained in the exhaust from escaping into the environment, the developing suction filter is provided between the developing suction fan [FM4] and the duct. And also, the developing cooling fan (FM12) is employed to cool down the underside of the developing unit to improve the performance of the developer.

[4]

[5] [1] [3]

[2]
[1] [2] [3] Developing suction fan (FM4) Developing suction filter Duct [4] [5] Drum Developing cooling fan (FM12)

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There are following items for the image stabilization control. For particulars, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." Environmental decision control Maximum density control Gamma correction control

A. Environmental decision control The temperature of the environment in which the main body is installed is detected by the thermistor provided on the toner control sensor board (TCSB), and the environmental humidity is detected by the humidity sensor mounted on the back of the main body. Data thus detected are used as information to keep the image quality at a fixed level. For particulars, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." (1) Detection timing When the prescribed conditions are met with the power switch (SW2) ON.

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9. CHARGING SECTION

9. CHARGING SECTION
9.1 Composition
Charge cleaning block /Up Charge wire Charge control plate

Charge cleaning block /Lw

Erase lamp (EL) Erase lamp (EL) Back plate


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9.2

Drive
[5]

[4]
[1] [2] [3] Charge cleaning block /Lw Charge cleaning block /Up Charge wire

[3]
[4] [5]

[2]
Charge control plate

[1]

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Charge cleaning motor (M14)

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Operation
Charging control

A. Charge wire The high voltage unit (HV) pressurizes 24V DC to impress a minus (-) DC voltage to the charging wire for discharge. Charging output range: -600 A to -1200 A B. Charge grid To make the discharge of the charging wire uniform, a minus (-) high voltage is impress from the high voltage unit (HV) to the charging grid. Charging grid voltage output range: -500 V to -1000 V 9.3.2 Wire cleaning control

A. Purpose The wire is cleaned periodically to prevent the deterioration of the discharge characteristics caused by soil adhered to the charging wire. B. Timing While in the print, executes after completion of a job for every specified number of prints. When the environmental condition meets the prescribed condition, executes according to the predetermined condition. NOTE When the environmental condition meets the specified condition with the power on, no cleaning is made. While in the print, the cleaning operation varies with the setting of the software DIPSW in the service mode. For particulars, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." 9.3.3 Erase lamp control

A. Purpose To neutralize the residual potential on the drum surface and make the potential on the drum surface uniform, the erase lamp (EL) is illuminated on the drum before charging. B. Timing for the erase lamp to be turned on A start signal turns ON the erase lamp (EL), and it is turned OFF a specified period of time after the last paper is detected by the paper leading edge sensor (PS43).

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10. TRANSFER/SEPARATION SECTION

10. TRANSFER/SEPARATION SECTION


10.1 Composition
Separation cleaning assembly Transfer guide plate Transfer cleaning assembly Transfer charge wire

Wire guide /2

Wire guide /1 Back plate Separation charge wire

Transfer exposure lamp (TSL)

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10.2 Drive
[3]

[2]

[1]
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Transfer/separation cleaning motor (M10) Transfer charge wire and separation charge wire

[3]

Transfer cleaning assembly and separation cleaning assembly

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10.3.1 Transfer guide control A. Purpose To prevent the transfer guide from getting soiled, a minus (-) DC voltage is impressed from the high voltage unit (HV). Impressed voltage: -500 V B. Timing The impression of voltage onto the transfer guide plate is turned ON a specified period of time after a start signal is sent, and it is turned OFF a specified period of time after the trailing edge of the last paper is detected by the paper leading edge sensor (PS43). 10.3.2 Transfer/separation control

A. Transfer The high voltage unit (HV) pressurizes 24V DC to impress a plus (+) DC voltage onto the transfer wire for discharge. Transfer DC output range: 50 A to 600 A B. Separation For separation, an AC high voltage and a minus (-) DC voltage are used. The high voltage unit (HV) impresses 2 separation wires for discharge. Separation AC output range: 4 kV to 5.7 kV Separation DC output range: 0 A to -400 A 10.3.3 Transfer exposure lamp control

A. Purpose The transfer exposure lamp (TSL) is turned on to secure the transferability and to prevent the reverse charge to the drum. B. Timing The transfer exposure lamp turns ON a specified period of time after the paper leading edge sensor (PS43) in the registration section turns ON, and it turns OFF a specified period of time after PS43 detect the trailing edge of the paper.

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To prevent the deterioration of the discharge characteristics caused by soil adhered to the transfer wire and the separation wire, the wire is cleaned periodically. B. Timing While in the print, executes after completion of a job for every specified number of prints. When the environmental condition meets the prescribed condition, executes according to the predetermined condition. NOTE When the environmental condition meets the specified condition with the power on, no cleaning is made. While in the print, the cleaning operation varies with the setting of the software DIPSW in the service mode. For particulars, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." C. Cleaning operation The home position of the cleaning member is provided on the front side of the machine. It operates as shown below.

[1] [3] [4]

[2]

[5] [6]
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[1] [2]

Transfer/separation cleaning limit sensor (PS53) Transfer/separation cleaning home sensor (PS52)

[3] [4] [5] [6]

Cleaning (going) Cleaning (returning) Home search (going) Home search (returning)

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11.1 Composition
Developer Developer regulation blade

Agitator plate

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11.2 Drive
[5] [6] [7]

[4]

[3]

[2]

[1]

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[1] [2] [3] [4]

Gear for the agitator screw Gear for the agitator plate Gear for the developing roller Developing motor (M3)

[5] [6] [7]

Coupling for developing drive Developing input gear Developing idler gear

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11.3 Operation
11.3.1 Conveyance of developer Developer in the developing unit is supplied to the developing roller [3] by the agitator plate [2]. And developer that adheres to the developing roller is kept at a fixed thickness by the developer regulation blade [5]. Developer that remains on the developing roller is returned to the agitator screw [1].

[4]

[5]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] Agitator screw Agitator plate Developing roller [4] [5]

[2]
Drum

[1]

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Developer regulation blade

11.3.2

Developing bias

A. Purpose During developing, a developing bias voltage is impressed onto the developing roller [1] so that toner is ready to adhere to the drum. A developing bias voltage is sent from the high voltage unit (HV) to the developing bias contact [4] to be supplied to the developing roller [1] from the developing bias spring /Rr [3] through the bearing [2].

[4]
[1] [2] Developing roller Bearing

[3]

[2]
[3] [4]

[1]
Developing bias spring /Rr Developing bias contact

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To prevent unnecessary carriers from adhering to the drum, the developing bias turns ON a specified period of time after a print start signal is sent, and it turns OFF a specified period of time after the trailing edge of the last paper is detected by the paper leading edge sensor (PS43). 11.3.3 Developing suction control

A. Purpose The developing suction fan (FM4) exhausts heat around the drum and the developing roller to suck in toner scattered around by the rotation of the developing roller and improve the durability of developer. For the exhaust path, see "8.3.3 Cooling around the drum." B. Developing suction fan control The developing suction fan (FM4) turns ON when the drum motor (M2) turns ON, and it turns OFF when the M2 turns OFF. 11.3.4 Image stabilization control

A. Toner density control The toner density control detects the patch density in the latent image and the developed image created under a fixed condition and controls either the number of rotations of the developing roller or the toner supply time depending on the findings obtained by comparing it to the reference value. For particulars, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." (1) Execution timing Once every specified number of prints after the power switch (SW2) is turned ON. B. Maximum density control The maximum density control is a control in which the patch in the latent images written under a fixed condition is developed while changing the number of rotations of the developing roller to obtain the number of rotation of the developing roller the density of which is the same as the reference density. For particular, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." (1) Execution timing While in the print, executed after completion of a job under the specified condition (the number of prints, and developing theta). NOTE Not executed when the environmental condition meets the specified condition with the power switch ON. C. Gamma correction control The gamma correction control detects the patch density in the latent image and the developed image created under a fixed condition to correct the amount of laser beam while in the write depending on the findings obtained by comparing the patch density with the reference density. For particular, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." (1) Execution timing While in the print, executed after completion of a job under the specified condition (the number of prints, and developing theta). NOTE Not executed when the environmental condition meets the specified condition with the power switch ON.

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12. TONER SUPPLY SECTION

12. TONER SUPPLY SECTION


12.1 Composition
Toner bottle

Toner hopper

Agitator plate

Toner remaining sensor (PZS)

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12.2 Drive
[6]

[7]

[5]

[3] [2] [4] [1] [1]


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[1] [2] [3] [4]

Front Toner supply motor (M12) Toner conveyance screw Rear

[5] [6] [7]

Toner bottle motor (M13) Toner bottle Toner conveyance screw

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12.3.1 Toner remaining detection control A. Toner remaining detection control The toner remaining in the toner hopper is detected by the toner remaining sensor (PZS). When the toner remaining in the toner hopper gets below the specified amount, a toner supply signal is output to the printer control board (PRCB). This signal is sent to the operation board /1 (OB1) through the image processing board (IPB) and the system control board (SCB). As a result, OB1 displays a message on LCD on the LCD board (LCDB). B. Detection timing When the power switch (SW2) is ON. When the front doors /Lt and /Rt are opened and closed. When the drum motor (M2) starts to rotate. When the toner supply door is opened and closed. Toner supply control

12.3.2

A. Purpose When it is determined that the toner supply is required as a result of the toner density control, toner is supplied. For the toner density control, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." B. Operation When the toner supply is required as a result of the toner density control, the toner supply motor (M12) turns ON to supply toner from the toner hopper to the developing unit. C. Timing Toner is supplied when the trailing edge of paper in printing is detected. And the toner supply time varies depending on the result of the toner density control and the paper size. This is normally controlled between 0 to 1.49 sec. The table shown below shows the relationship between the paper size and the toner supply time. Paper size A3 B4 8 x 13 A4 B5 B5R A5 11 x 17 8.5 x 14 8.5 x 11 5.5 x 8.5 Toner supply time (sec.) 1.42 1.24 1.14 0.71 0.60 0.89 0.50 1.49 1.21 0.71 0.46

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To convey toner in the toner bottle to the toner hopper. B. Operation The toner bottle set to the toner supply section is rotated when the toner bottle motor (M13) turns ON. When the toner bottle rotates, toner is guided to the exit [1] of the bottle along the spiral groove carved on the surface of the toner bottle. When the exit of the bottle turns to the bottom, toner flows into the toner hopper [2].

[1]

[3]

B
[2]

A
[1] [2] Exit of the bottle Into the toner hopper [3] Rotate by 90

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13. CLEANING/TONER RECYCLE SECTION

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13.1 Composition
Toner recycle pipe Cleaning blade Toner guide roller (TGR)

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13.2 Drive
[4] [5] [1]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] Drum Toner conveyance screw Drum motor (M2) [5] [4]

[2]
Toner recycle clutch (CL14) / toner conveyance screw Toner guide roller (TGR)

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13.3 Operation
13.3.1 Toner guide roller control A. Operation To improve the cleaning performance of toner, a fixed voltage is impressed on the toner guide roller (TGR) [1]. A voltage impressed on the TGR is sent to the cleaner power supply shaft /Rr [3] from the high power unit (HV) to be supplied to TGR [1] through the power supply pin [2]. Toner guide roller (TGR) output range: 0 to 50 A

[3]
[1] [2]

[2]
[3]

[1]
Cleaner power supply shaft /Rr

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Toner guide roller (TGR) Power supply pin

B. Timing The impression of a voltage on the toner guide roller (TGR) turns ON a specified period of time after the start signal is output, and it turns OFF a specified period of time after the trailing edge of the last paper is detected by the paper leading edge sensor (PS43). 13.3.2 Other controls

Blade set mode As an operation conducted after replacing the cleaning blade for the maintenance purpose, there is a blade set mode in the service mode. Executing the blade set mode prevents the curling-up of the cleaning blade by cleaning the drum with the cleaning blade after letting toner adhere to the drum. 13.3.3 Image stabilization control

A. Black belt creation control In order to stabilize the cleaning blade pressure while in the low coverage, and to prevent the trampling of paper dust, the laser is turned ON to create black band patters on the drum. For particular, see "24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL." B. Execution timing Once every 3 prints. However, this can be changed by the software DIPSW in the service mode. For particular, see "10.9.1 Software DIPSW setting" in Field Service.

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14.1 Composition
Horizontal conveyance section Pre-registration roller

Tray /1

Lift plate Feed roller

Tray /2

Pick-up roller Feed roller

Separation roller

Pre-registration roller

Horizontal conveyance section

Pick-up roller

Pre-registration roller Feed roller Separation roller Separation roller Lift plate Tray /1 Lift plate Pick-up roller
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14.2 Drive
14.2.1 Paper feed drive

[11] [12] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

[13] [14]

[15] [16]

[17]

[1]

[4]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

[3]
Paper feed motor (M1)

[2]
[10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

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Pre-registration clutch /1 (CL4), /2 (CL6) Coupling shaft /1 Belt Horizontal conveyance roller /Lt Horizontal conveyance clutch /Lt (CL15) Horizontal conveyance clutch /Rt (CL16) Horizontal conveyance roller /Rt Coupling shaft /2

Separation clutch /1 (CL21), /2 (CL22) Separation roller Tray 1 and 2 Pick-up roller Feed roller Paper feed clutch /1 (CL3), /2 (CL5) Coupling Pre-registration roller

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[4]

[2]

[3]

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[1] [2] [3]

Paper lift motor /1 (M16) Paper lift motor /2 (M17) Lift wire

[4] [5]

Lift wire Lift plate

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14.3 Operation
14.3.1 Up/down control A. Up operation The paper lift motors /1 (M16) and /2 (M17) cause the lift wires to be taken up by the pulley to raise the lift plate. B. Down operation When the tray is pulled out, the coupling shaft [2] of the tray is disengaged from the coupling gear [4] of the paper lift motors /1 (M16) and /2 (M17) [3]. This bring up the lift plate [1] to release the drive force of the M16 or M17 and the lift plate goes down by its own weight.

[3]

[4] [1]

[2]
[1] [2] Lift plate Coupling shaft [3] [4]

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Paper lift motor /1 (M16), /2 (M17) Coupling gear

C. Operation timing When the tray is set, the paper lift motors /1 (M16) and /2 (M17) turn ON to bring up the lift plate. When the lift plate goes up and the upper most paper on the plate turns ON the upper limit sensors /1 (PS2) and /2 (PS8), M16 and M17 turn OFF to stop the up operation. While in the print operation, when PS2 and PS8 are turned OFF from ON by the paper feed operation, M16 and M17 turn ON again to raise the lift plate. When PS2 and PS8 are turned ON again by this operation, M16 and M17 turn OFF to stop the up operation.

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A. Pick-up control The up operation of the lift plate causes the paper and the pick-up roller come into contact. At this time, the pick-up roller pressurizes the paper by its own weight. When the print start signal [1] turns ON [2] the paper feed clutches /1 (CL3) and /2 (CL5), the pick-up roller that pressurized the paper is rotated by the rotational drive that is transmitted from the paper feed motor (M1) to pick up the paper and convey it to the feed roller. The feed roller rotates together with the pick-up roller and the paper is conveyed to the pre-registration roller. When the paper feed sensors /1 (PS1) and /2 (PS7) positioned short of the pre-registration roller turn ON [3], the CL3 and CL5 turn OFF [4] a specified period of time after this to stop the rotation of the feed roller and the pick-up roller. When the 1st sheet of paper passes through PS1 and PS7 and they turn OFF [5], CL3 and CL5 turn ON [6] again to pick up the 2nd sheet of paper.

[1]
Paper feed motor (M1) Paper feed clutches /1, /2 (CL3, 5) Paper feed sensors /1, /2 (PS1, 7)

[2]

[4]

[6]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] Print start signal Pick-up of the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper

[5]
[4] [5] [6]

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Completion of the feed of the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the trailing edge of the 1st sheet of paper Pick-up of the 2nd sheet of paper

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limiter [1]. However, it is pressed against the feed roller [8] by the working pressure generated by the pressure [9] of the spring [3] and the torque of the torque limiter. This working pressure of the feed roller, the separation roller and the torque limiter becomes a limit torque for the double feed prevention of paper. When no paper is conveyed or when only one sheet of paper is convey between the separation roller and the feed roller, the frictional force is greater than the limit torque and the separation roller is driven by the feed roller to be rotated [5]. When 2 or more sheets of paper are conveyed between the separation roller and the feed roller, the limit torque is greater than the frictional force of these sheets of paper and the separation roller rotates in the reverse direction [2] to push back the lower paper [7] in contact with the separation roller in the direction [6] of the tray, thus separating the paper. And, the separation clutch is provided on the same shaft of the torque limiter, and to reduce the load of the torque limiter on the paper feed motor (M1), it turns ON only when paper is being fed.

[8]

[9]

[10]

[7]

[6]

[5] [4]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Torque limiter Rotation in the direction for separation Spring Separation roller Driven for rotation [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

[2]

[1]

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The separation roller [4] is driven in the direction opposite [2] to the paper conveyance [10] through the torque

14. PAPER FEED SECTION (trays 1 and 2) C. Paper loop mechanism

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Paper that passed through the feed roller [5] and the separation roller [3] is sent out to the pre-registration roller [7]. The paper thus sent out presses the actuator [1] to turn ON the paper feed sensors /1 (PS1) and /2 (PS7) [6]. By stopping the paper feed roller a specified period of time after PS1 and PS7 turn ON, the paper forms a loop [2] short of the pre-registration roller to correct the skew of paper.

[4]

[5]

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[7]

[1] [3]
[1] [2] [3] [4] Actuator Paper loop Separation roller Pick-up roller

[2]
[5] [6] [7] Feed roller

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Paper feed sensors 1/ (PS1), /2 (PS7) Pre-registration roller

D. Pre-registration control The pre-registration roller is driven by the paper feed motor (M1) through the pre-registration clutches /1 (CL4) and /2 (CL6). Turning ON and OFF the CL4 and CL6 transmits and shuts off the drive force to rotate and stop the motor. From the moment when the paper feed sensors /1 (PS1) and / (PS7) turn ON [2] until the paper feed clutches /1 (CL3) and /2 (CL5) turn OFF [3] while in the pick-up control, CL4 and CL6 turn OFF and the pre-registration roller stops. In this way, the paper thus conveyed from the feed roller hits against the pre-registration roller and a loop is formed to correct the skew of paper. After formation of the loop, CL4 and CL6 turn ON [4] a specified period of time after a print start signal [1] is output to rotate the pre-registration roller for pre-registration. At the same time, CL3 and CL5 turn ON [5] for a short period of time to rotate the feed roller and assist the conveyance until the pre-registration roller nips the paper securely. When the 1st sheet of paper passes through PS1 and PS7 and they turn OFF [6], CL4 and CL6 also turn off to complete the pre-registration of the 1st sheet of paper. This timing becomes a starting point for the pick-up of the 2nd sheet of paper [7] and the control of the pre-registration [8].

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Paper feed motor (M1) Paper feed clutches /1, /2 (CL3, 5) Pre-registration clutches /1, /2 (CL4, 6) Separation clutches /1, /2 (CL21, 22) Paper feed sensors /1, /2 (PS1, 7)

[2]
[1] [2] [3] [4] 14.3.3 Print start signal Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper Formation of the loop of the 1st sheet of paper Pre-registration of the 1st sheet of paper Paper empty detection control

[6]
[5] [6] [7] [8]

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Assist of the conveyance of the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the trailing edge of the 1st sheet of paper Pick-up of the 2nd sheet of paper Pre-registration of the 2nd sheet of paper

The paper empty detection in the tray is made by the paper empty sensors /1 (PS3) and /2 (PS9). 14.3.4 Remaining paper detection control

The remaining paper in the tray is detected according to the time required for the lift plate to be brought up by the paper lift motors /1 (M16) and /2 (M17) when the tray is set. The time required for this up operation (operating time of M16 and M17) is stored in the printer control board (PRCB) and the remaining paper after that is detected by subtracting a value shown on the paper feed counter. The paper remaining thus detected is shown on the operation panel in 5 steps. 14.3.5 tion. The horizontal conveyance rollers /Lt and /Rt are driven by the paper feed motor (M1) through each of the horizontal conveyance clutches /Lt (CL15) and /Rt (CL16). When the pre-registration of the 1st sheet of paper is made, CL15 turns ON a specified period of time after the print start signal [1] is sent. In this manner, the horizontal conveyance roller /Lt rotates [2] to convey the paper sent out by the pre-registration roller to the horizontal conveyance roller /Rt. When the horizontal conveyance sensor /Rt (PS6) detects the leading edge of the paper and turns ON [3], the horizontal conveyance roller /Rt rotates a specified period of time after that to convey [4] the paper to the vertical conveyance section. CL16 turns OFF [5] a specified period of time after PS6 detects the trailing edge of the paper, and then it turns OFF a specified period of time after that to complete the horizontal conveyance. The conveyance [7] of the 2nd sheet and the succeeding sheets of paper is made when CL16 turns ON a specified period of time after the drum ready signal [6] is sent. Horizontal conveyance control (tray 1)

Paper fed from the tray 1 is conveyed to the vertical conveyance section through the horizontal conveyance sec-

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[3] [4] [5]

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[8]

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Paper feed motor (M1) Horizontal conveyance clutch /Lt (CL15) Horizontal conveyance clutch /Rt (CL16) Horizontal conveyance sensor /Lt (PS5) Horizontal conveyance sensor /Rt (PS6) Registration sensor (PS44)

[2]

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[7]

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[1] [2] [3] [4] Print start signal Rotation of the horizontal conveyance roller /Lt Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper Rotation of the horizontal conveyance roller /Rt for the 1st sheet of paper [5] [6] [7]

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Detection of the trailing edge of the 1st sheet of paper Drum ready signal Rotation of the horizontal conveyance roller /Rt for the 2nd sheet of paper

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15. PAPER FEED SECTION (trays 3 and 4)


15.1 Composition
Pick-up roller Pre-registration roller

Lift plate Dehumidification heater /1 (HTR1) Dehumidification heater /2 (HTR2) Feed roller Separation roller
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15.2 Drive
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15.2.1 Paper feed drive

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[4]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Coupling shaft /3 Belt Coupling shaft /4 Paper feed motor (M1) Separation clutch /3 (CL17), /4 (CL18) Separation roller Trays 3 and 4 [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] Pick-up roller Feed roller

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Paper feed clutch /3 (CL7), /4 (CL9) Coupling Pre-registration roller Pre-registration clutch /3 (CL8), /4 (CL10)

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[5]

[4] [1]

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[3]
[1] [2] [3] Paper lift motor /3 (M18) Paper lift motor /4 (M19) Lift wire [4] [5] Lift plate Lift wire

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15.3.1 Up/down control A. Up operation The paper lift motors /3 (M18) and /4 (M19) cause the lift wires to be taken up by the pulley to raise the lift plate. B. Down operation When the tray is pulled out, the coupling shaft [2] of the tray is disengaged from the coupling gear [4] of the paper lift motors /3 (M18) and /4 (M19) [3]. This brings up the lift plate [1] to release the drive force of the M16 or M17 and the lift plate goes down by its own weight.

[3]

[4] [1]

[2]
[1] [2] Lift plate Coupling shaft [3] [4]

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Paper lift motor /3 (M18), /4 (M19) Coupling gear

C. Operation timing When the tray is set, the paper lift motors /3 (M18) and /4 (M19) turn ON to bring up the lift plate. When the lift plate goes up and the upper most paper on the plate turns ON the upper limit sensors /3 (PS14) and /4 (PS20), M18 and M19 turn OFF to stop the up operation. While in the print operation, when PS14 and PS20 are turned OFF from ON by the paper feed operation, M18 and M19 turn on again to raise the lift plate. When PS14 and PS20 are turned ON again by this operation, M18 and M20 turn OFF to stop the up operation. 15.3.2 Paper feed control

See "14.3.2 Paper feed control."

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15. PAPER FEED SECTION (trays 3 and 4)

The size detection of paper in the main scan direction is made according to the position of the guide plate connected to the paper size VR/1 (VR3) and /2 (VR4). B. Size detection in the sub scan direction The size detection of paper is made by the combination of the paper size sensors /Fr1 (PS17) and /Fr2 (PS23) and the paper size sensors /Rr1 (PS18) and /Rr2 (PS24) that turn ON and OFF. Original size 8.5 x 11 or less A4R to B5R 8 x 13 or more PS17, PS23 ON/OFF OFF ON ON PS18, PS24 ON/OFF OFF OFF ON

15.3.4

Paper empty detection control

The paper empty detection in the tray is made by the paper empty sensors /3 (PS15) and /4 (PS21). 15.3.5 Remaining paper detection control

The remaining paper in the tray is detected according to the time required for the lift plate to be brought up by the paper lift motors /3 (M18) and /4 (M19) when the tray is set. The time required for this up operation (operating time of M18 and M19) is stored in the printer control board (PRCB) and the remaining paper after that is detected by subtracting a value shown on the paper feed counter. The paper remaining thus detected is shown on the operation panel in 5 steps. 15.3.6 Dehumidification heater control

A. Purpose To keep the humidity in the tray at a fixed state, the dehumidification heaters /1 (HTR1) and /2 (HTR2) are provided. B. Operation timing The dehumidification heaters /1 (HTR1) and 2 (HTR2) operate when the dehumidification heater switch (SW3) is ON and the power switch (SW2) is OFF.

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A. Size detection in the main scan direction

16. BYPASS TRAY

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16.1 Composition
Paper feed roller Pick-up roller

Separation roller

Lift plate
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16.2 Drive
16.2.1 Paper feed drive

[4]

[5]

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[3]
[1] [2] [3]

[2]
Separation roller Belt Loop motor (M6) [4] [5] Paper feed roller Pick-up roller

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Tray lift drive

[2] [1]

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Lift plate

[2]

Bypass tray lift motor (M20)

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16.3 Operation
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16.3.1 Up/down control A. Up operation The bypass tray lift motor (M20) drives the fan-shaped gear to bring up the lift plate. B. Down operation The bypass tray lift motor (M20) drives the fan-shaped gear to bring down the lift plate. C. Operation timing (1) Up operation A print start signal rotates the bypass tray lift motor (M20) in the normal direction to bring up the lift plate. When the lift plate goes up and the upper most paper on the lift plate turns ON the upper limit sensor/bypass (PS34), M20 turns OFF to stop the up operation. When PS34 is turned OFF from ON by the paper feed operation, M20 turns ON again to bring up the lift plate. When PS34 is turned ON by this operation, M20 turns OFF to stop the up operation. (2) Down operation When there remains no paper in the bypass tray and the paper empty sensor/bypass (PS33) turns OFF, the bypass tray lift motor (M20) rotates in the reverse direction to bring down the lift plate. When the lift plate goes down and the lower limit sensor/bypass (PS35) turns ON, M20 turns OFF to stop the down operation. 16.3.2 Paper size detection control

A. Size detection in the main scan direction The size detection of paper in the main scan direction is made according to the position of the guide plate connected to the paper size VR/BP (VR5). B. Size detection in the sub scan direction The size detection of paper is made by the combination of the paper size sensors /Fr3 (PS31) and the paper size sensors /Rr3 (PS32) that turn ON and OFF. Paper size 8.5 x 11 or less A4R to B5R 8 x 13 or more PS31 ON/OFF OFF ON ON PS32 ON/OFF OFF OFF ON

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The up operation of the lift plate causes the paper and the pick-up roller to come into contact. At this time, the pick-up roller pressurizes the paper by its own weight. When a print start signal [1] turns ON [2] the loop motor (M6), the pick-up roller that pressurized the paper rotates and pick up the paper to convey it to the paper feed roller. The feed roller rotates together with the pickup roller and the paper is conveyed to the registration roller. When the registration sensor (PS44) provided short of the registration roller turn ON [3], M6 turns OFF [4] a specified period of time after that to stop the rotation of the feed roller and the pick-up roller. When the 1st sheet of paper passes through PS44 and they turn OFF [5], M6 turns ON [6] again to pick up the 2nd sheet of paper.

[1]
Loop motor (M6) Registration sensor (PS44)

[2]

[4]

[6]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] Print start signal Pick-up of the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper [4] [5] [6]

[5]

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Completion of the feed of the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the trailing edge of the 1st sheet of paper Pick-up of the 2nd sheet of paper

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A. Pick-up control

16. BYPASS TRAY B. Separation mechanism

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The separation roller [4] is driven in the direction opposite [1] to the paper conveyance [8] through the torque limiter [6]. However, it is pressed against the feed roller [10] by the working pressure generated by the pressure [9] of the spring [5] and the torque of the torque limiter. This working pressure of the feed roller, the separation roller and the torque limiter becomes a limit torque for the double feed prevention of paper. When no paper is conveyed or when only one sheet of paper is convey between the separation roller and the feed roller, the frictional pressure is greater than the limit torque and the separation roller is driven by the feed roller to be rotated [3]. When 2 or more sheets of paper are conveyed between the separation roller and the feed roller, the limit torque is greater than the frictional force of these sheets of paper and the separation roller rotates in the reverse direction [7] to push back the lower paper [2] in contact with the separation roller in the tray direction [1], and the paper is thus separated.

[10]

[9]

[2] [8] [7]


[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] To the tray 2nd sheet of paper Driven for rotation Separation roller Spring

[1]

[6]

[5]

[4]

[3]
[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Torque limiter

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Rotation in the direction for separation Paper conveyance direction Pressurization of the separation roller Feed roller

16.3.4

Paper empty detection control

The paper empty detection in the tray is made by the paper empty sensor/bypass (PS33). 16.3.5 Remaining paper detection control

When the paper empty sensor/bypass (PS33) turns OFF, a warning that there is no paper loaded on the bypass tray is displayed on the operation panel.

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17. VERTICAL CONVEYANCE SECTION


17.1 Composition
Vertical conveyance sensor /1 (PS25)

Vertical conveyance roller /1 Vertical conveyance sensor /2 (PS26)

Vertical conveyance door Vertical conveyance roller /2 Vertical conveyance sensor /3 (PS27)

Vertical conveyance roller /3

Vertical conveyance sensor /4 (PS28)

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[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

[7]
[1] [2] [3] [4] Vertical conveyance roller /1 Vertical conveyance clutch /1 (CL11) Vertical conveyance clutch /2 (CL12) Vertical conveyance roller /2 [5] [6] [7] Belt Vertical conveyance roller /3 Paper feed motor (M1)

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17.3 Operation
17.3.1 Conveyance control A. Outline of the operation In the vertical conveyance section, the vertical conveyance roller /1, /2 and /3 conveys paper supplied from the trays 2, 3 and 4 to the loop roller. Paper fed from the tray 1 is also conveyed to the loop roller through the vertical conveyance section. However, the drive of this paper is made by the conveyance rollers /1 and /2 with the vertical conveyance roller having nothing to do with the conveyance drive. B. Vertical conveyance of the tray 1 paper Paper sent out from the horizontal conveyance section is conveyed to the loop roller through the upper most section of the vertical conveyance section. The vertical conveyance sensor /1 (PS25) is provided on the conveyance path to detect a jam. While in the vertical conveyance from the trays 2, 3 and 4, PS25 is also used to detect a jam. C. Vertical conveyance of the tray 2 paper When the paper feed operation turns ON [2] the paper feed sensor /2 (PS7), the vertical conveyance clutch /1 (CL11) is turned ON to transmit the drive force of the paper feed motor (M1) to the vertical conveyance roller /1. In this manner, the paper sent out by the pre-registration roller of the tray 2 is conveyed [3] to the loop roller by the vertical conveyance roller /1. When the registration sensor (PS44) detects the leading edge of the paper and turns ON [4], CL11 turns OFF a specified period of time after that to complete the vertical conveyance of the 1st sheet of paper. The conveyance [7] of the 2nd sheet and the succeeding sheets of paper is made by turning ON [6] CL11 a specified period of time after the drum ready signal [5] is sent.

[1]
Paper feed motor (M1) Vertical conveyance clutch /1 (CL11) Paper feed sensor /2 (PS7) Registration sensor (PS44)

[3]

[5] [6] [7]

[2]
[1] [2] [3] [4] Print start signal Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper Rotation of the vertical conveyance roller /1 for the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper

[4]
[5] [6] [7] [8]

[8]
Drum ready signal

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17. VERTICAL CONVEYANCE SECTION D. Vertical conveyance of the tray 3 paper

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(1) Conveyance of small size paper The vertical conveyance clutch /2 (CL12) turns ON [2] a specified period of time after a print start signal [1] is sent. In this manner, CL12 transmits the drive force of the paper feed motor (M1) to the vertical conveyance roller /2. Paper sent out from the pre-registration roller of the tray 3 is conveyed to the vertical conveyance roller /1 by the vertical conveyance roller /2 after passing through the vertical conveyance sensor /3 (PS27). When the vertical conveyance sensor /2 (PS26) detects the leading edge of paper and turns ON [3], the vertical conveyance clutch /1 (CL11) turns ON to transmit the drive force of M1 to the vertical conveyance roller /1. In this way, the paper is conveyed from the vertical conveyance roller /1 to the loop roller. When the registration sensor (PS44) detects the leading edge of the paper and turns ON [5], CL11 turns OFF a specified period of time after that to complete the vertical conveyance [4] of the 1st sheet of paper. While in the paper feed of the 2nd sheet and the succeeding sheets of paper, CL12 turns OFF at once when PS26 turns ON and stops once at the vertical conveyance section. And then, a specified period of time after a drum ready signal [6] is sent, CL11 and CL12 turn ON [7] to convey the paper to the loop roller.

[1] [2]
Paper feed motor (M1) Vertical conveyance clutch /1 (CL11) Vertical conveyance clutch /2 (CL12) Paper feed sensor /3 (PS13) Vertical conveyance sensor /3 (PS27) Vertical conveyance sensor /2 (PS26) Registration sensor (PS44)

[4]

[6] [7] [8]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Print start signal Rotation of the vertical conveyance roller /2 Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper Rotation of the vertical conveyance roller /1 for the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper

[5]
[6] [7] [8] [9]

[9]
Drum ready signal

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ever, in the same manner as with the vertical conveyance clutch /1 (CL11), the vertical conveyance clutch /2 (CL12) turns OFF a specified period of time after the registration sensor (PS44) detects the leading edge of the paper and turns ON [5]. While in the paper feed of the 2nd sheet and succeeding sheets of paper, CL12 turns ON a specified period of time after a drum ready signal [6] and the vertical conveyance roller /2 conveys [7] the 2nd sheet of paper to the vertical conveyance roller /1. In this manner, when vertical conveyance sensor /2 (PS26) detects the leading edge of the paper and turns ON [8], CL12 turns OFF to stand by for paper at the position short of PS26. And a specified period of time after a drum ready signal is sent, CL11 and CL12 turn ON to resume the vertical conveyance [9] of the end sheet of paper.

[1] [2]
Paper feed motor (M1) Vertical conveyance clutch /1 (CL11) Vertical conveyance clutch /2 (CL12) Paper feed sensor /3 (PS13) Vertical conveyance sensor /3 (PS27) Vertical conveyance sensor /2 (PS26) Registration sensor (PS44)

[4]

[6]

[7]

[9]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Print start signal Rotation of the vertical conveyance roller /2 Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper Rotation of the vertical conveyance roller /1 for the 1st sheet of paper Detection of the leading edge of the 1st sheet of paper

[5]
[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

[8]

[10]

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E. Vertical conveyance of the tray 4 paper (1) Conveyance of small size paper Same as "(1) Conveyance of small size paper" of "D. Vertical conveyance of the tray 3 paper." However, the vertical conveyance clutch /2 (CL12) turns ON a specified period of time after the vertical conveyance sensor /4 (PS28) turns ON. (2) Conveyance of large size paper Same as "(2) Conveyance of large size paper" of "D. Vertical conveyance of the tray 3 paper." However, while in the conveyance of the 1 sheet of paper, the vertical conveyance clutch /2 (CL12) turns ON a specified period of time after the vertical conveyance sensor /4 (PS28) turns ON.

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18.1 Composition
Pre-transfer roller /Up Pre-transfer roller /Lw

Centering sensor (PS66)

Registration roller
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18.2 Drive
18.2.1 Registration drive

[6]

[5] [4]

[1]

[2]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] Registration clutch /1 (CL1) Front Registration motor (M5) [4] [5] [6] Registration roller Pre-transfer roller /Lw Pre-transfer roller /Up

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Loop roller drive

[1] [3]
[1] [2]

[2]
Loop roller Belt [3] Loop motor (M6)

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18.3.1 Loop control A. Registration path When paper supplied from the trays 1 to 4 [2], LU [1], the bypass tray [14] and ADU [5] hits against the registration roller [7], a loop [12] is formed until the roller provided just in front of the registration roller on each conveyance path turns OFF. And a paper skew is adjusted by this loop. The rollers provided just in front of the registration rollers on each of the conveyance paths are as shown below: Trays 1 to 4: Loop roller [3] LU: Loop roller [3] Bypass tray: Feed roller [13] for bypass feed ADU: ADU pre-registration roller [4]

Each of these rollers is driven by the loop motor (M6) and the paper loop is controlled by the registration sensor (PS44) [6] provided just in front of M6 and the registration roller.

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[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

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[7]

[6]

[5]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] LU paper conveyance path Trays 1 to 4 paper conveyance path Loop roller ADU pre-registration roller ADU paper conveyance path Registration sensor (PS44) Registration roller

[4]
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[3]

[2]

[1]

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A specified period of time after the print start signal [1] is sent, the loop motor (M6) turns ON to drive [2] the loop roller and the ADU pre-registration roller at a high process speed. The registration sensor (PS44) detects the leading edge of paper conveyed from each of the rollers and turns ON [3]. And a specified period of time after that, M6 turns OFF. At this time, the paper is conveyed for a specified period of time after it hits against the registration roller and a loop [4] is formed to correct the skew of the paper. When a drum ready signal [5] is generated, the registration clutch (CL1) turns ON to transmit the drive force of the registration motor (M5) to the registration roller. At the same time, M6 also turns ON. However, the process speed is the same low speed as that of the registration roller to drive each of the rollers. In this way, the registration [8] of the paper is made by the registration roller while receiving a loop assist [6] from each of the rollers. And the moment the print start signal is sent, M5 turns ON and drive the pre-transfer rollers /Up and /Lw at all times. Paper sent out from the registration roller is conveyed to the drum by these rollers. When, the registration let the loop sensor (PS36) or ADU pre-registration sensor (PS50) detect the trailing edge of paper and turns OFF [7], M6 changes the rotation from low speed to high speed to feed [9] the next paper. And when PS44 detects the trailing edge of paper and turns OFF [10], M6 and CL1 also turns OFF a specified period of time after that to complete the registration operation.

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Registration motor (M5) Loop motor (M6) High speed Low speed

[2]

[4] [5]

[6]

[8]

[9]

Registration clutch (CL1) Loop sensor (PS36) ADU pre-registration sensor (PS50) Registration sensor (PS44)

[3]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Print start signal High speed drive of the loop roller/ADU preregistration roller Detection of the leading edge of paper Loop Drum ready signal [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

[7]
Loop assist

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Detection of the trailing edge of paper Registration Paper feed of the next paper Detection of the trailing edge of paper

(2) While in the paper feed from the bypass tray While in the paper feed from the bypass tray, the loop motor (M6) drives the feed roller at the process speed for the bypass tray. The registration operation is the same as that of "(1) While in the paper feed from the trays 1 to 4, LU and ADU." However, to comply with the paper feed of special paper, no loop assist is made. And while in the postcard mode and the thick paper mode, the process speed varies with the registration roller and the pre-transfer rollers /Up and /Lw that are driven by the registration motor (M5).

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(1) While in the paper feed from the trays 1 to 4, LU and ADU

18. REGISTRATION SECTION 18.3.2 Paper mis-centering correction control

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To detect the mis-centering of paper after the registration, the paper leading edge sensor (PS43) and the centering sensor (PS66) are provided at the exit of the registration roller. PS43 detects the positional information in the sub scan direction and PS66 detects it in the main scan direction. The positional information obtained by these sensors is processed at the image processing section and adjusted prior to writing so that the image data corresponds to the position.

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19. HORIZONTAL CONVEYANCE SECTION

19. HORIZONTAL CONVEYANCE SECTION


19.1 Composition
Transfer/separation suction fan (FM3)

Thick paper support belt

Conveyance belt

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19.2 Drive
[4]

[3]

[1]

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[1] [2] Registration motor (M5) Front [3] [4] Thick paper support belt Conveyance belt

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19.3.1 Conveyance control A. Conveyance suction The duct [3] provided at the center of the conveyance section sucks paper passing through the conveyance section to convey it. The suction opening [4] is provided at the lower section of each conveyance belt [2] and the suction is made by the transfer/separation suction fan (FM3) [1] connected to the duct.

[4]

[1]

[3]

[2]

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Transfer/separation suction fan (FM3) Conveyance belt

[3] [4]

Duct Suction opening

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lower section of the conveyance section. FM3 sucks through the duct and discharges the exhaust into the main body.

[1]

[3]

[2]

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Transfer/separation suction fan (FM3) Conveyance section

[3]

Duct

C. Fan control The transfer/separation suction fan (FM3) turns ON and OFF in accord with the ON and OFF operation of the drum motor (M2).

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The duct [3] in the conveyance section [2] is connected to the transfer/separation suction fan (FM3) [1] at the

19. HORIZONTAL CONVEYANCE SECTION 19.3.2 Thick paper support mechanism

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In order to support the conveyance of the thick paper, the thick paper support belt [11] is provided. The thick paper support belt is normally [3] set at the same position in height as the conveyance belt [2]. When the set lever [5] is changed over to the thick paper mode side [4] by the manual operation, the edge of the thick paper support belt is raised. In this way, the drive force can be transmitted to the trailing edge of paper while in the conveyance of the thick paper.

[1]

[5] [2]

[4] [3]
[1] [2] [3] Thick paper support belt Conveyance belt Normal position [4] [5]
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Position in the thick paper mode Set lever

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20. ADU

20. ADU
20.1 Composition
ADU conveyance roller /1 ADU conveyance roller /2

Reverse/exit gate Reverse/exit roller ADU gate ADU reverse roller

ADU pre-registration roller ADU conveyance roller /4 ADU conveyance roller /3


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20.2 Drive
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20.2.1 ADU conveyance roller drive

[8] [7]

[6] [1] [2] [3] [4]


[1] [2] [3] [4] Registration motor (M5) ADU deceleration clutch (CL2) ADU conveyance clutch (CL13) Front [5] [6] [7] [8] ADU conveyance roller /1 ADU conveyance roller /2 ADU conveyance roller /3 ADU conveyance roller /4

[5]

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20.2.2

ADU reverse roller drive

[3] [2]

[1]

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Front ADU reverse motor (M9)

[3]

ADU reverse roller

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[2]
[1]

[1]
ADU pre-registration roller [2] Loop motor (M6)

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20.2.4

Reverse/exit roller drive

[1] [3] [2]

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[1] [2]

Reverse/exit roller Front

[3]

Reverse/exit motor (M8)

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20.3.1 Conveyance control A. Conveyance path While in the double sided print mode, paper that has been printed on the front side passes through the reverse/ exit switching gate [5], and then it is conveyed to the ADU reverse roller [1] through the underside of the reverse/ exit gate [4], the reverse/exit roller [3] and the ADU gate [2]. When the reverse/exit sensor (PS46) [7] detects the trailing edge of paper, the ADU reverse roller rotates in the reverse direction to send back the paper. At this time, the ADU gate is closed and the paper passes through the upper side of this gate to be conveyed to the ADU conveyance roller /1 [6]. In this way, the paper is turned over without being stacked in the ADU. The paper thus turned over is conveyed to the ADU pre-registration roller [12] by the ADU conveyance rollers /1, /2 [8], /3 [9] and /4 [10].

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[4]

[3] [2]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] ADU reverse roller ADU gate Reverse/exit roller Reverse/exit gate Reverse/exit switching gate ADU conveyance roller /1

[1]
[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] Reverse/exit sensor (PS46) ADU conveyance roller /2 ADU conveyance roller /3 ADU conveyance roller /4

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ADU pre-registration sensor (PS50) ADU pre-registration roller

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and turns ON [2], the ADU deceleration clutch (CL2) turns OFF a specified period of time after this to shut off the drive force of the registration motor (M5) that has been transmitted to the ADU pre-registration roller 13 and 14. At this time, the loop motor (M6) that drives the ADU pre-registration roller is turned OFF. In this way, the paper hits against the ADU pre-registration roller to form a loop. And the skew of the paper is corrected by this loop.

[1]
Registration motor (M5) ADU deceleration clutch (CL2) Loop motor (M6) ADU pre-registration sensor (PS50)

[3]

[2]
[1] [2] Conveyance of the rear side of paper Detection of the leading edge of paper [3] Loop

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In the double sided print mode, when the ADU pre-registration sensor (PS50) detects the leading edge of paper

21. FUSING SECTION

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21. FUSING SECTION


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21.1 Composition
Fusing roller /Up Fusing claw /Up

Fusing roller /Lw

Fusing heater lamp /2 (L3)

Fusing heater lamp /1 (L2)

Decurler roller

Cleaning web

Fusing heater lamp /3 (L4)

Fusing claw /Lw


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21.2 Drive
21.2.1 Fusing drive

[5]

[6]

[4]

[3]
[1] [2] [3] Fusing motor (M4) Fusing roller /Lw Decurler roller

[2]
[4] [5] [6] Fusing exit roller Fusing roller /Up Fusing input gear

[1]

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21.2.2

Cleaning web drive

[5]

[1]

[2] [4] [3]

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Web solenoid (SD2) Ratchet mechanism Front

[4] [5]

Cleaning web wind-up shaft Cleaning web unwinding shaft

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21. FUSING SECTION 21.2.3 Reverse/exit switching gate drive

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[1]

[2]
[1] Reverse/exit switching gate [2] Reverse/exit solenoid

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21.3 Operation
21.3.1 Web solenoid control A. Cleaning web mechanism Turning ON and OFF the web solenoid (SD2) [1] rotates in the ratchet mechanism section [2]. The drive force thus generated is transmitted to the cleaning web wind-up shaft [3] through the gear to wind up the cleaning web. The cleaning web contains silicone oil and the pressure roller [4] allows it to come into contact with the fusing roller /Up to clean the roller surface. The feed per revolution of the cleaning web is about 0.04 to 0.05 mm/ print.

[5]

[1]

[4] [2] [3]

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Web solenoid (SD2) Ratchet mechanism Cleaning web wind-up shaft

[4] [5]

Pressure roller Cleaning web unwinding shaft

B. Operation timing The web solenoid (SD2) turns ON and OFF based on the turning ON of the fusing exit sensor (PS30) when the paper passes through it. However, in order to make the wind-up amount of the cleaning web per print at a fixed rate, the number of prints is changed, which operates according to the print count value by cleaning web parts that are required to be replaced. The following shows the count value of the cleaning web and the number of operations of the SD2. Count value of the cleaning web 1 to 350,000 350,000 or more * Stops. Number of operations of SD2 Operates according to the prescribed table values.

* Be sure to replace the cleaning web at the number of 250,000 prints. The performance of the cleaning web is not necessarily guaranteed up to 350,000 prints.

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21. FUSING SECTION 21.3.2 Fusing temperature control

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The heating of the fusing roller /Up is made by the fusing heater lamp/1 (L2) and /2(L3) and the heating of the fusing roller /Lw by the heater lamp/3 (L4). The surface temperature of the fusing roller /Up is detected by the thermistors /1 (TH1) [2] and /2 (TH2) [1]. Temperature of the fusing roller/Lw is not specifically detected. For TH1 of these thermistors, an NC sensor superior in the speed of detection is employed. The printer control board (PRCB) controls the fusing temperature as the DC power source/1 (DCPS1) turns L2 and L3 ON or OFF based on the surface temperature of the fusing roller/Up detected by TH1.

[1]

[2]

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Thermistor /2 (TH2)

[2]

Thermistor /1 (TH1)

A. Warm-up While in the warm-up, the fusing heater lamp/1 (L2), /2 (L3), and /3 (L4) are turned ON. They are turned OFF when the fusing roller/Up surface temperature reaches the specified value. However, L2, L3 and L4 are not turned ON at the same time to prevent flickering. B. While in the print or while in the stand-by The setting temperature of the fusing roller /Up varies with the type of paper, its size, the print mode or other conditions. A control is made by turning on and off the fusing heater lamp /1 (L2) and /2 (L3) so that a prescribed temperature can be obtained at all times. However, L2, L3 and L4 are not turned ON at the same time to prevent flickering. C. Power save mode There are 2 modes available for the power save mode: sleep mode and low power mode. In the sleep mode, the power is not supplied to the fusing heater lamp/1 (L2), /2 (L3) and /3 (L4). In the low power mode, a control is made by turning L2, L3 and L4 ON/OFF so that the temperature is kept at a prescribed set temperature lower than that seen while in the stand-by mode. However, L2, L3 and L4 are not turned ON at the same time to prevent flickering.

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ing heater lamp/1 (L2) and /2 (L3) is cut off to turn off L2 and L3. When the temperature to detect the thermostat /4 (TS4) [2] reaches 110 10C, the AC power line to the fusing heater lamp/3 (L4) is cut off to turn L4 OFF. The thermistors /1 (TH1) [4] and /2 (TH2) [3] detect the temperature of the fusing roller/Up at the center and on both ends at a specified interval. When an abnormal temperature is detected, the power supply to L2, L3 and L4 is turned off with a trouble cord displayed on the operation panel. For details of the abnormality detected, see the trouble codes.

[3]

[4]

[1]

[2]

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Thermostat /3 (TS3) Thermostat /4 (TS4)

[3] [4]

Thermistor /2 (TH2) Thermistor /1 (TH1)

RL1 CBR1 TS3 L2 L3 TS4 L4 AC drive section RL1

CBR2

DCPS1

TH1 Control section TH2

AC control section

RL drive section

ADUDB

PRCB
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When the temperature detected by the thermostats /3 (TS3) [1] gets to 180 7C, the AC power line to the fus-

21. FUSING SECTION 21.3.4 Fusing conveyance mechanism

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A. Decurler roller Paper guided by the reverse/exit switching gate [4] passes through between the decurler roller [2] and the restriction shaft [3] for decurl.

[4]

[3]

[2]
[1] [2] Fusing exit roller Decurler roller [3] [4]

[1]
Restriction shaft Reverse/exit switching gate

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B. Reverse/exit switching gate The reverse/exit switching gate is driven by the reverse/exit solenoid (SD7) to switch over the exit path for paper sent out from the fusing exit roller.

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22. REVERSE/EXIT SECTION

22. REVERSE/EXIT SECTION


22.1 Composition
Reverse/exit switching gate Paper exit conveyance roller Main body paper exit roller

Main body paper exit roller Reverse/exit gate Fusing exit roller
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Paper exit conveyance roller

Decurler roller

22.2 Drive
[3] [1]

[2]

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Paper exit motor (M7) Paper exit conveyance roller

[3]

Main body paper exit roller

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22.3.1 Conveyance control A. Reverse/exit switching gate The reverse/exit switching gate is turned ON and OFF by the reverse/exit solenoid (SD7) to switch the conveyance path for paper exited from the fusing exit roller over to either the straight paper exit or the reverse paper exit. B. Conveyance path (1) Straight paper exit While in the straight paper exit, the reverse/exit switching gate [2] is closed when the reverse/exit solenoid (SD7) turns ON. So, paper exited from the fusing exit roller [1] is conveyed to the main body paper exit roller [3] passing over the reverse/exit switching gate.

[3] [2]

[1]
[1] [2] Fusing exit roller Reverse/exit switching gate [3] Main body paper exit roller

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reverse/exit solenoid (SD7) turns OFF. Paper exited from the fusing exit roller [2] is conveyed to the reverse/exit gate [6] of ADU by the decurler roller [3] passing through the underside of the reverse/exit switching gate. The reverse/exit gate is normally closed. However, the elasticity of paper opens it to convey the paper to the reverse/ exit roller [4] and the ADU reverse roller [1]. While in the ADU paper exit, paper is conveyed until the trailing edge of paper passes through the reverse/exit roller. When the paper reverse sensor (PS42) [5] detects the trailing edge of paper and turns OFF, the reverse/exit roller and the ADU reverse roller rotate in reverse to send the paper back to the reverse/exit gate side. At this time, the reverse/exit gate is closed and the paper is conveyed to the paper exit conveyance roller [7] side, not to the decurler side. In this way, the paper is turned over to be exited from the main body paper exit roller [8].

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[8] [7] [2] [3] [6] [5] [4] [1]

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[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

ADU reverse roller Fusing exit roller Decurler roller Reverse/exit roller Paper reverse sensor (PS42)

[6] [7] [8] [9]

Reverse/exit gate Paper exit conveyance roller Main body paper exit roller Reverse/exit switching gate

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While in the reverse paper exit and the ADU paper feed, the reverse/exit switching gate [9] is opened when the

23. INTERFACE SECTION

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23. INTERFACE SECTION


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23.1 Composition
Serial port (RS-232C) Compact flash card

Serial port (RS-232C)

RJ45 Ethernet connector Serial port (RS-232C) USB port (USB TypeB)

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23.2 Operation
23.2.1 Interface specifications Item Serial port (RS-232C) Compact flash card Serial port (RS-232C) RJ45 Ethernet connector Serial port (RS-232C) USB port (USB TypeB) Specifications/mechanism For service of system control board For storage of firmware For service of image processing board PS JobEditor D-SUB 9-pin connector, for hyper terminal For ISW of copier/printer

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24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL

24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL


24.1 Outline
In order to realize the top quality print images at all times, this machine conducts various types of control for image stabilization. The operation of the image stabilization control varies depending on whether the power switch (SW2) is turned ON and the print is in operation.

24.2 Operation flow


24.2.1 Image stabilization control flow when the power switch (SW2) is ON The following shows the operation flow of the image stabilization control when the power switch (SW2) is turned ON. However, this flow indicates an example in bizhub 750 in which the warm-up is made for 180 sec. in the prescribed environment.

Power on

F. Environmental decision

A. Charge cleaning

B. Pre-rotation of the drum

C. MPC/APC

D. Maximum density correction

E. Gamma correction

NOTE Depending on the environmental condition, the cleaning of the charge and the transfer/separation charge is made. Charge cleaning cycle varies with the number of prints set of the DIPSW2-4 and 2-5. A. Charge cleaning (1) Execution timing When the specified conditions are met upon the power ON, the charge and transfer/separation charge are cleaned. B. Pre-rotation of drum control (1) Purpose To prevent the drum charge leak such as an image flow while in the high humidity. When left at a low or normal humidity, to prevent an uneven density due to the difference in sensitivity between the areas facing the cleaner and developing unit of the drum and other areas. (2) Execution timing When the environmental condition at the time of the power switch (SW2) being turned ON meets the prescribed condition, rotate the drum for a specified period of time after starting the OS.

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24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL C. Maximum density correction

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(1) Purpose According to "24.2.2 Image stabilization control flow while in the print and after completion of the print.."

(2) Execution timing After completion of the preliminary rotation of the drum

D. Gamma correction (1) Purpose According to "24.2.2 Image stabilization control flow while in the print and after completion of the print.."

(2) Execution timing After completion of the maximum density adjustment

E. Environmental decision control (1) Purpose To detect the ambient temperature and humidity and feed back the findings to the various types of controls to maintain the image at a fixed quality. (2) Method The temperature sensor is provided on the toner control sensor board (TCSB) and the humidity sensor (HUM) provided at the bottom of the printer control board (PRCB). (3) Execution timing With the power switch (SW2) ON, when the time the machine is left unused after SW2 was turned OFF last time is more than the specified period of time and the fusing temperature meets the prescribed condition, the environmental condition is decided based on the measurement values of the sensors.

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Image stabilization control flow while in the print and after completion of the print.

Print start signal

Start of signal

A. Toner density control

B. Black belt creation control

End of print

C. Charge cleaning

D. Dot diameter correction control

E. Maximum density control

F. Gamma correction control

Stand-by a: After completion of the last job for each specified prints and when the developing theta gets to the reference value. b: After completion of the last job other than the above.

A. Toner density control (1) Method Develop a toner patch on the drum once for every 6 prints after the power switch (SW2) turns ON, and read the patch density with the maximum density sensor. When the patch density is lower than the reference value, the operation varies depending on the developing theta (developing roller line speed/drum line speed). a. When the developing theta is lower than the reference value: Increase the number of rotations of the developing roller for control according to the patch density. b. When the developing theta is at the reference value: Drive the toner supply motor (M12) only for the period of time calculated based on the patch density and the paper size to replenish toner.

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The following shows the flow of the image stabilization controls taken while in the print and after completion of

24. IMAGE STABILIZATION CONTROL B. Black belt creation control

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(1) Purpose To stabilize the load on the cleaning blade, coat the entire drum image area with toner before cleaning the cleaning blade. (2) Method Create a black belt of 0.5 mm in width on the drum corresponding to the position about 20 mm from the leading edge of the preceding paper. (3) Execution timing Create once for every 3 prints. The execution timing can be changed with DIPSW12-0.

C. Charge cleaning (1) Execution timing When the print count after the previous cleaning has exceeded the specified value upon the power switch (SW2) ON. Cleaning is executed after completion of a job for every specified number of print count during the printing operation. D. Dot diameter correction control (1) Purpose To prevent the laser 1 dot diameter from changing due to the write system being stained or the change in the developing performance, and to obtain a stable image quality for a long period of time. (2) Method Create multiple dot pattern patches of a fixed density on the drum by changing the laser power value. At this time, create the patches while changing the MPC value with the laser PWM maximum. Read this dot pattern patch with the gamma sensor and store as the MPC value the laser power value obtained when the sensor output gets to the prescribed value. Until the next adjustment, use this setting as the MPC value. (3) Execution timing Execute each time the prescribed number of prints is made in the PM counter and after completion of the job when the developing theta gets to the reference value. E. Maximum density control (1) Purpose To maintain the image at a fixed maximum density without being negatively affected by the environmental condition and the number of prints. (2) Method Create multiple toner patches on the drum while changing the rotation of the developing roller. At this time, create patches with the laser exposure time per dot (laser PWM) maximum. Read this patch with the maximum density sensor and store the number of rotations of the developing roller when the sensor output gets to the prescribed value, and use this number of rotations to create the image. (3) Execution timing Execute each time the prescribed number of prints is made in the PM counter and after completion of the job when the developing theta gets to the reference value.

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To maintain the image at a fixed gradation without being negatively affected by the environmental condition and the number of prints. (2) Method Create multiple toner patches on the drum while changing the laser PWM. At this time, create patches with the number of rotations of the developing roller decided at the maximum density control. Read this patch with the gamma sensor and create a gamma curve by calculation.

(3) Execution timing Executed after completion of the job each time the specified number of prints are made in the PM counter and also when the developing theta gets to the reference value.

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(1) Purpose

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25.1 Image processing in the scanner section


A. Shading correction

B. AE correction

C. Area discrimination

D. Brightness/density conversion

E. Filter /magnification and contraction

F. Density gamma (conversion)

G. Tilt adjustment

H. Compression

I. Storage of image data

25.1.1

Shading correction

This is a measure to obtain an even distribution of light of the CCD. The following corrections are made at the prescribed timing. A. White correction The output voltage of each pixel of the CCD sensor when the white reference plate is exposed to the exposure lamp (L1) is stored as the maximum output value of the pixel. B. Black correction The output voltage of each pixel of the CCD sensor when the exposure lamp (L1) is turned off is stored as the minimum output value of the pixel. C. Shading correction Based on the difference between the white data and black data for each pixel stored in the white correction and the black correction, the result of calculation that the image data read from the original falls on what step in this range is output in the 10 bits accuracy.

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A. Sampling area (1) While in the platen mode While in the normal copy

[2]

[2]

[1]
[1] 30 mm [2] 10 mm

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While in the auto erase outside original mode Entire original area detected by the original area discrimination scan (pre-scan)

(2) While in the DF mode

[3]

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[1] [2] 2 mm 2 mm

[1]
[3] 10 mm

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B. Execution timing While in the platen print: At the time of the pre-scan before the actual scan when the print or the read starts. While in the DF print: At the same time as when the original is read.

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The AE control selects automatically a density suitable for the original density and the copy is made properly.

25. IMAGE PROCESSING 25.1.3 Area discrimination

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To make a copy of the original under the appropriate condition (to make an appropriate filter processing), check the read section to see if it is a character or a dot picture, and use the results in the image processing section at the later stage. 25.1.4 Brightness/density conversion

The signal obtained after the shading correction is a signal corresponding to the light reflected from the original, and this is normally called a brightness signal. In this brightness/density conversion section, the brightness signal of 1024 stages is converted into the density of 225 stages. 25.1.5 Filter/magnification and contraction

A. Filter processing An appropriate filter processing is made according to the type of the original and the magnification selected. Character: Make the shading of the original conspicuous. Dot section: Suppress moire. Picture: Increase the reproducibility of gradation.

B. Magnification and contraction For this machine, the magnification and contraction in the sub scan direction is made by the scan speed of the exposure unit (in the platen mode) or the conveyance speed of DF (in the DF mode), and the magnification and contraction in the main scan direction is made by processing images electrically. 25.1.6 Density gamma (conversion)

To the data obtained after the filter/magnification and contraction processing, select a density curve corresponding to the density button selected on the operation panel. An appropriate density curve is provided for each of the character/picture/character and the picture/thin character modes. 25.1.7 Tilt adjustment

Detect an uneven original skew amount for each DF original with the DF original conveyance sensor (PS306) and the original skew sensor (PS307), and adjust the skew amount detected with the sensors while shifting the image data in the image processing. 25.1.8 pressed. The memory of 256 MB is equipped as a standard. However, this can be expanded up to 512 MB by installing EM-701 optionally. 25.1.9 Storage of image data Compression

To store more image data, data is stored temporarily in the image memory after the images have been com-

The image/setting of the originals read by the scanner or the images sent from the IC can be stored as a file in the optional hard disc.

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25. IMAGE PROCESSING

25.2 Image processing in the write section


A. Elongation/rotation bizhub 750/600

B. 1dotPWM

C. Frequency conversion

25.2.1

Elongation/rotation

When outputting images from the memory, elongate the compressed data to restore them to their original state. Rotate the image in the direction of 90 degrees or 180 degrees as required. 25.2.2 1dotPWM

While in the normal mode, the laser writing is made in 1bitED (2-value error diffusion). 25.2.3 Frequency conversion

Write in the memory once the data obtained after the PWM conversion, and read it in accordance with the write clock signal of the printer.

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26.1 Fan control


26.1.1 Composition

[10] [9]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14] [15]

[1]

[8] [2]

[3]

[7] [6]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Developing suction fan (FM4) Developing cooling fan (FM12) Power supply cooling fan /1 (FM16) Power supply cooling fan /2 (FM15) Exhaust fan /Rr (FM19) Transfer/separation suction fan (FM3) ADU cooling fan (FM10) Suction fan /Fr (FM6)

[5]
[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

[4]
Cleaner cooling fan (FM5) Polygon cooling fan (FM2) Scanner cooling fan (FM9) Paper exit fan (FM8) Cooling fan /1 (FM1)

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HDD cooling fan (FM21): optional CPU cooling fan (FM20)

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(1) Purpose To exhaust around the drum and the fusing section. (2) ON timing While in the warm-up, turns ON (rotates at a low speed) in accord with the drum motor (M2). While in the idle, turns ON at all times. While in the print, rotates at a high speed in accord with M2, and rotates at a low speed a specified period of time after completion of the print. (3) OFF timing While in the warm-up, turns OFF in accord with M2. After completion of the warm-up, does not turn OFF until the power switch (SW2) is turned OFF.

B. Polygon cooling fan (FM2) control (1) Purpose To cool down around the polygon motor (M15) and the write section. (2) ON timing Turns ON (rotates at a low speed) in accord with the polygon motor (M15). While in the warm-up and during idling, turns ON (rotates at a low speed) at all times. While in the print, rotates at a high speed in accord with the fusing motor (M4) and rotates at a low speed when the drum motor (M2) turns OFF. (3) OFF timing After completion of the warm-up, does not turn OFF until the power switch (SW2) is turned OFF. C. Transfer/separation suction fan (FM3) control (1) Purpose To exhaust around the transfer/separation corona unit and the conveyance section. (2) ON timing While in the warm-up and the print, turns ON in accord with the drum motor (M2).

(3) OFF timing While in the idle, turns OFF at all times. While in the warm-up and the print, turns OFF in accord with the turning-OFF of M2.

D. Developing suction fan (FM4) control (1) Purpose To collect toner scattered from the developing unit into the developing suction filter. (2) ON timing While in the warm-up and the print, turns ON in accord with the drum motor (M2).

(3) OFF timing While in the idle, turns OFF at all times. While in the warm-up, in the print and after completion of print, turns OFF in accord with the turning-OFF of M2.

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A. Cooling fan /1 (FM1) control

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(1) Purpose To cool down around the cleaning section. (2) ON timing Turns ON a specified period of time after the power switch (SW2) turns ON. (3) OFF timing Not to turn OFF until the power switch (SW2) is turned OFF. F. Suction fan /Fr (FM6) control

(1) Purpose To cool down around the paper exit section and the fusing section with suction. (2) ON timing Turns ON in accord with the drum motor (M2) only when the 1st sheet of paper is fed. While in the print, turns ON if it is in the single sided print mode when the fusing exit sensor (PS30) turns ON for detection. (3) OFF timing Turns OFF a specified period of time after the paper exit sensor (PS37) turns OFF. G. Exhaust fan /Rr (FM19) control (1) Purpose To cool down around the paper exit section and the fusing section with exhaust. (2) ON timing While in the print, turns ON if it is in the double sided print mode with the temperature inside the machine in excess of a fixed temperature when the fusing exit sensor (PS30) turns ON for detection. (3) OFF timing Turns OFF a specified period of time after the paper exit sensor (PS37) turns OFF. H. Paper exit fan (FM8) control (1) Purpose To cool down around the paper exit section with exhaust. (2) ON timing While in the print, turns on in accord with the drum motor (M2). (3) OFF timing Turns OFF a specified period of time after the paper exit sensor (PS37) turns OFF. I. Scanner cooling fan (FM9) control

(1) Purpose To cool down around the exposure lamp (L1) and the scanner. (2) ON timing Turns ON in accord with the turn ON of the exposure lamp (L1).

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ADU cooling fan (FM10) control

(1) Purpose To cool down around the ADU reverse motor (M9) and the ADU reverse section. (2) ON timing Turns ON in accord with the turn ON of the ADU reverse motor (M9). (3) OFF timing Turns OFF in accord with the turn OFF of the ADU reverse motor (M9). K. Developing cooling fan (FM12) control (1) Purpose To cool down around the developing unit with suction. (2) ON timing While in the print, turns ON when it is in the double sided print mode or mixed with the single sided print and double sided print. (3) OFF timing Turns OFF in accord with the turn OFF of the drum motor (M2). L. Power supply cooling fan /2 (FM15) control

(1) Purpose To cool down the DC power source /1 (DCPS1) with exhaust. (2) ON timing Turns ON a specified period of time after the power switch (SW2) turns ON. While in the warm-up and in the print, rotates at a high speed. While in the idle and in the low power mode, rotates at a low speed.

(3) OFF timing Turns OFF in accord with the turning-OFF of SW2. While in the sleep mode, turns OFF.

M. Power supply cooling fan /1 (FM16) control (1) Purpose To cool down the DC power supply /1 (DCPS1) with suction. (2) ON timing Turns ON a specified period of time after the power switch (SW2) turns ON. While in the warm-up and in the print, rotates at a high speed. While in the idle and in the low power mode, rotates at a low speed.

(3) OFF timing Turns OFF in accord with the turning-OFF of SW2. While in the sleep mode, turns OFF.

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Turns OFF in accord with the turn OFF of the exposure lamp (L1).

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(1) Purpose To cool down the system control board (SCB) with suction. (2) ON timing While in the print, rotates at a high speed. While in the idle, and while in the low power mode and the normal sleep mode, changes over between the high speed rotation and the low speed rotation according to the temperature detected by the CPU. (3) OFF timing While rotating at a low speed, turns OFF when the temperature detected by the CPU gets below the prescribed temperature. O. HDD cooling fan (FM21) control (1) Purpose To cool down the HD-503 with suction. (2) ON timing Turns ON while in the idle and the print. (3) OFF timing Turns OFF while in the low power mode and the sleep mode.

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26.2 Counter control


26.2.1 Composition

SCB

IPB

OB1

PRCB

LCDB

CNT1

CNT2

PS37
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26.2.2

Operation

A. Paper exit counter Item Total counter (CNT1) Specifications/mechanism

Displays the cumulative number of prints in all print modes. Mechanical counter driven by the electronic signal. Counts up for each paper exit signal. Displays the cumulative number of prints on the operation panel. Data collection *1 Counts up for each paper exit signal. Counter that disables the copy operation when the specified number of
copies is made. (Can be removed.)

Electronic counter

Key counter (CNT2) optional

Mechanical counter driven by the electronic signal.


*1: The following data are collected.

Service total By modes Trouble (SC) Fixed parts PM Reuse Fax communications errors ADF passage count JAM Optional parts Warning Coverage block data Time series jam Time series (SC) High coverage data Block jam occurrence Block trouble (SC) occurrence

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The following shows the specifications of the connecting connector. Connector Pin No. 36 1 Signal name Paper feed motor (M1) signal 2 Paper feed signal Description Output from the start button being turned ON up to the completion of paper exit Output each time paper is supplied L output each time paper is supplied from each tray 3 4 5 6 7 Paper size signal (0) Paper size signal (1) Paper size signal (2) Paper size signal (3) Double sided copy selection signal 8 9 10 *1 CPF signal (0) CPF signal (1) PGND Signal output while in the double sided copy Signal output by CPF modes Ground While in the selection of the double sided copy While in the selection of the CPF mode Signal output by paper sizes *1 When the paper size is changed Output timing L output while in the copy operation Type of signal Open collector output

Output signals by paper sizes Size (3) Paper size signal (2) L L H L H L H L L H L L L (1) H L H H L L L H L H H H L (0) L L L L L L H H H H H L H L L L H L H L L L L H L H

A3 B4 A4 A4R B5 B5R Special 11 x 17 8.5 x 14 8.5 x 11 8.5 x 11R 5.5 x 8.5/A5 F4

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26.3 Parts that operate when the power switch is turned ON


26.3.1 Parts that operate when the power cord is plugged into the power outlet. A. Composition

SW3 SW1

RL2

CBR1

NF CBR2

Coil/2

DCPS1

LU HTR101

HTR2

HTR1

T1

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B. Operation When the dehumidification heater switch (SW3) is turned ON, when the power cord is plugged into the power outlet, the dehumidification heaters /1 (HTR1) and /2 (HTR2), and the dehumidification heater (HTR101) of LU are turned ON. The AC line is provided with the circuit breakers /1 (CBR1) and /2 (CBR2) which cut off the AC line by themselves immediately when an excessive current flows due to a short circuit while plugging the power cord into the power outlet. And, noises that enter through the power line are reduced by the noise filter (NF).

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A. Composition

Coil/1

EU only

CBR1

SW1

NF CBR2

Coil/2

DCPS1
12VDC

PRCB
SW2

DCPS2
5VDC

IPB

SCB

OB1

OB2

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B. Operation Turning on the main power switch (SW1) supplies the AC power source to the DC power sources /1 (DCPS1) and /2 (DCPS2). In this manner, DCPS2 generates 5 VDC to supply it to the image processing board (IPB) and the printer control board (PRCB). IPB sends this DC power source to the status management control section of the system control board (SCB) to stand by for the turn-on of the power switch (SW2). And, SCB sends this DC power source to the operation board /2 (OB2) through the operation board /1 (OB1) to turn on the power source lamp. And also, when the network setting: set, inputting the AC power source allows DCPS1 to generate 12 VDC to supply it to the IPB and HD-503 (optional). DCPS that generates 5 VDC is provide with a power save mechanism so that it consumes less power while in the stand-by.

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RL1 L2 CBR1 SW1 DCPS1


5VDC 12VDC 24VDC

L3 L4

NF CBR2

Coil/2

RL1 SW2

PRCB

IPB

SCB

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B. Operation When the power switch (SW2) is turned ON with the main power switch (SW1) ON, the DC power source /1 (DCPS1) supplies the 24V DC power source system for the drive of various types of load in addition to the power source systems that have been supplied so far. And also, it also supplies the AC power source to the fusing heater lamp /1 (L2), /2 (L3), and /3 (L4) when the main relay (RL1) turns on. In this manner, each of the boards are supplied with the power source to start the initial operation of the main body.

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