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Document Centre 236/286

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Training Material
Draft Version Issued on :2004.02.10 Company
First Edition:2004.05.14 Name
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Training Material
Course Guide
Module 1 / 17
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CONTENTS
Module1 Introduction .................................................................................. 1-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Time table ........................................................................................................................................1-2
Document Centre 236/286 Training Material i

ii Document Centre 236/286 Training Material
Module1 Introduction
Overview
Purpose of the Training Text
The purpose of this training text aims to enable you to carry out maintenance
and technical services on Sheeta product in the field.
This training text describes only the changes for trainees who have finished
the training course on Sheeta product.
Other Material and Manuals Required

User Guide
Edoc for PWS
Service Manual (PDF)
Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 1-1

Time table
Agenda
See attached detail course schedule.
1-2 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material


Training Material
Copy Process
Module 2 / 17
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CONTENTS
Module2 Copy Process .................................................................................. 2-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 2-1
System Overview ................................................................................................................. 2-2
Copy Process ....................................................................................................................... 2-3

Module2 Copy Process
Outline
This module provides an overview of the system and copy process of the
Document Centre 236/286.

System Overview
The Document Centre 236/286 consist of IIT, IOT, Control Panel, Controller,
and Fax units. These units are briefly discussed below.
• IIT
The IIT (Image Input Terminal) reads a document during copying, fax
transmission, or scanning.
The resolution is 600 dpi in both main scan and sub-scan directions.
Major processes are performed by the IIT/IPS PWB.
• IOT
The IOT (Image Output Terminal) prints image data on paper during
copying, fax reception, or printing.
It employs a laser xerography system and can print on a maximum of
A3/11”x17”paper. The resolution can be toggled between 600 dpi and
1200 dpi.
Major processes are performed by the MCU PWB.
• Control Panel
The Control Panel supports various settings, instructions, and error
displays in copying, faxing, scanning, or printing.
• Controller
The Controller includes the controller that controls the entire system and
the controller that controls the printer.
The Printer controller processes the data sent from the host computer.
Major processes are performed by the ESS PWB.
• FAX (WCM123/WCM128 only)

The FAX transmits images read from the IIT, image data from the Printer
(for direct faxing) or facsimile data from a different model (for transfer).

Copy Process
This section explains the copy process. Figure 2-1 shows the main parts for
the copy process.
Figure 2-1

(1) Before image exposure, the Drum surface is evenly charged.
The Drum is rotated and its surface is charged evenly with negative
charge by discharge from the Bias Charge Roll (BCR).
(2) A document image scanned and exposed under the Exposure Lamp is
read by the Charge Coupled Device (CCD) and converted into image
data by the IIT/IPS PWB.
The read image data is sent to the ESS PWB.
(3) Image data is sent from the ESS PWB to the ROS. The ROS generates
a laser beam in response to the control signal from the MCU PWB. The
drum surface charged negatively is scanned with the laser beam,
forming an invisible electrostatic latent image on the drum surface.
(4) Toner is supplied from the Toner Cartridge to the Developer in the
Xero/Deve Cartridge, where it is mixed with carrier with the agitator
called an Auger. When toner and carrier are stirred, they are
friction-charged (toner is negative and carrier is positive) and electrically
attracted to each other. Then, toner is supplied to the Magnet Roll
installed near the drum surface.
(5) The toner charged with negative charge is attracted only from the
Magnet Roll to a part of less negative charge (electrostatic latent image)
on the Drum surface to form a toner image on the Drum.
(6) The Bias Transfer Roll (BTR) transfers the toner image formed on the
drum to paper.
The BTR is a conductive roller that receives high voltage from the HVPS.
When paper passes between the BTR and the Drum, the BTR gives
positive charge to the back of paper. The toner image on the Drum
surface is attracted by the positive charge of the paper and transferred
from the Drum to the front of paper.
(7) Because of the positive charge given by the BTR, the paper is attracted
by the negative charge on the Drum. The Detach Saw (DTS) eliminates
the positive charge from the back of paper to reduce the force of paper
attracted to the Drum.
The Finger physically prevents thin paper from being rolled in.
(8) The Cleaning Blade removes non-transferred toner left on the Drum.
(9) The Fuser melts toner on the paper and fixes the toner image on the
paper by pressure. Then the paper is sent to the paper ejection section.

Training Material
Diagnostics
Module 3 / 17
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Module3 Diagnostics..................................................................................... 3-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Entering/Exiting the Diagnostic Mode...............................................................................................3-2
Diagnostic Menu Tree ......................................................................................................................3-3
Diagnostic Functions........................................................................................................................3-4

Module3 Diagnostics
Outline
This module provides an overview of the usage of the diagnostic mode of
the Document Centre 236/286.

Module3 Diagnostics
Entering/Exiting the Diagnostic Mode
Entering the Diagnostic Mode
The procedure for entering the diagnostic mode is as follows:

(1) Keep pressing the “0” key for 5 seconds or longer, and then press the
“Start” key with the “0” key pressed.
(2) When the password input screen appears, enter the password “6789.”
(3) The screen on the control panel is displayed in reverse video to indicate
that you have entered the diagnostic mode.
To conduct diagnoses, perform the following steps:

(4) Press the “Log In/Out” button.
(5) Press the ”System Settings” button on the LCD touch panel.
(6) Press the “Common Settings” button on the LCD touch panel.
(7) Press the “Maintenance/Diagnostics” on the LCD touch panel.
(8) Various diagnostic menus appear.
Exiting the Diagnostic Mode
To exit the diagnostic mode, press the “0” key and the “Start” key at the
same time.
The screen on the control panel is displayed in normal video to indicate that
you have exited the diagnostic mode.

Module3 Diagnostics
Diagnostic Menu Tree
After the “Maintenance/Diagnostics” button is pressed, menus will appear as

shown in Figure 3-1.
NVM Read / Write
Component Control
Sub System Initialize Hard Disk
Delete All Data
Software Options
Fax Diagnostics
Print Test Pattern
Initialize NVM
Adjustment / Others Machine ID / Billing Data
Initialize HFSI Counter
Adjust Toner Density
Tray5(Bypass) Guide Adjustment

Preliminary diagnosis (Tray5 MSI)
request
(Not provided for the machine for XC)
EP-DX setting report

(Not provided for the machine for XC)
Figure 3-1

Module3 Diagnostics
Diagnostic Functions
Diagnostic functions of the Document Centre 236/286 are available in two

types: PC diagnostic functions performed a PSW connected and UI
diagnostic functions performed from the control panel. (Only UI diagnostic
functions are provided for the machine for XC.)
Table Table 3-1 summarizes PC and UI diagnostic functions.
Table 3-1
DC No Function name Description PC UI Remarks
DC003 Preliminary Sends NR data from the This function is not

diagnosis request machine to the EP host provided for the
computer using an EPSV machine for XC.
function to ask the EP host
computer to diagnose the
machine status.
DC004 U-product recovery Issues a replaced U-product x This function is not
request recovery request via the EPSV provided for the
using the EPSV function. machine for XC.
DC011 Report read Collects report data for x This function is
problem analysis using the PC. performed in the
normal mode, not the
diagnostic mode.
DC118 Jam Counters Displays counts of jams. x With the UI diagnostic
function, a report can
be output.
DC120 Fail Counters Displays counts of faults other x With the UI diagnostic
than jams. function, a report can
be output.
DC122 Shutdown History Displays the information about x With the UI diagnostic
the 20 latest faults about each function, a report can
of four categories provided that be output.
the information about the 40
latest faults is displayed for
the ”last 40 faults” category:
1 Document Jam History
<<when DADF is
installed>>
2 Paper Jam History
3 History of Faults other than
jams
4 Last 40 Faults
DC125 Active Fault display Displays the current fault in the x
M/C.
DC131 NVM Read/Write References/updates relevant
NVM data to make various
adjustments/settings.

Module3 Diagnostics
DC132 Billing data Assigns the serial number of

matching & M/C the replaced PWB to the new
serial No. setting PWB to prevent a missing
serial number.
When values of the three
billing meters do not match,
sets the correct value for the
billing meter indicating a wrong
value.
DC135 HFSI Counter Displays the current HFSI use With the UI diagnostic
status value and the function, a report can
replacement interval value. be output.
When the HFSI is replaced, the
current value can be reset and
the reason for replacement can
be entered. The replacement
interval value can be set to a
desired value.
DC140 Analog Monitor Performs monitoring and x
output to check analog
components.
DC301 NVM Initialize Restores the NVM
corresponding to the specified
unit/category.
DC305 UI Component Checks whether the hardware x
Check of the UI subsystem is
operating properly.
DC330 Component Control Monitors the Input
Components or checks
whether the Output
Components are operating
properly.
Input Components can be
checked easily in units of part
group.
DC355 Hard Disk Diag Performs initialization, fault
Program forecasting, and security
formatting at the time of hard
disk replacement and
examination.
DC361 NVM Save/Restore Reconfigures the NVM data x
accurately and quickly at the
time of NVM data handover
(after PWB replacement) or
NVM trial initialization (after
troubleshooting).
DC527 Document feeder Detection size automatic x
solo operation compensation function:
Automatically corrects the
document size detected by the
DADF to the target document
size.

Module3 Diagnostics
DC612 Test Pattern Print Prints the test pattern output

from the Pattern Generator of
the IOT/IIT/Controller to
facilitate locating of imaging
machine troubles.
DC740 MSI guide Sets/verifies the detected size
adjustment compenstaion value for the
MSI guide.
DC945 IIT calibration Adjusts IIT white reference, x
performs CCD calibration, and
compensates for the optical
axis shift.
DC991 Tone Up/Down Calculates the increase/
decrease in the amount of
toner (Tone UP/Down sheet
count) from the difference
between the ATC Sensor input
value and the reference value
to perform tone up/down
operation for the calculated or
specified number of sheets.
- UI Alignment Compensates for the touch x This function is not
panel grid coordinates to keep performed in the
up the proper positional diagnostic mode, but it
relationship between the UI can be performed in
touch panel and the LCD. the following manner:
Turn on the power with
the “0,” “1,” and “3”keys
pressed down.
: Provided. : Restrictions placed on functions. x: Not provided.

Training Material
Cain 1 Standby Power
Module 4 / 17
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Module4 Chain1 Standby Power ................................................................... 4-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Power Supply Voltage .......................................................................................................... 4-2
Names and Functions of Parts .........................................................................................................4-2
Power Supply Control ......................................................................................................................4-4
Power Saving...................................................................................................................................4-5
Interlock ................................................................................................................................ 4-7
Machine Actions Taken when Interlock Opens .................................................................................4-9

Module4 Chain1 Standby Power
Outline
This module provides an overview of the names, locations, functions, and
operation of the components of the Chain1 Standby Power of the Document
Centre 236/286.
Main functions of the Chain1 are as follows:
(1) Turns on/off the AC power.

(2) Converts the AC power to the DC power.
(3) Checks the machine interlock status.

Power Supply Voltage
Names and Functions of Parts
Instruction
Confirm locations of the parts shown in Figure 4-1 on the actual machine
and in the BSD.
Main Switch
Power Unit
AC Outlet 2
GFI Breaker
AC Outlet 1
Figure 4-1

(1) GFI Breaker

The GFI breaker turns off the main power to protect the machine when
electric leakage is detected.
(2) Main Switch

The Main Switch is used to supply or shut off the main power.
(3) Power Unit

The Power Unit produces operating voltages +3.3 VDC, +5 VDC, and
+24 VDC from the main power. It incorporates the Fuser Relay to turn
on/off the AC power to the Fuser Heater Rod.
(4) AC Outlet 1
Plug in the power cable of the Finisher.
(5) AC Outlet 2
AC Outlet 2 supplies PSW power directly from the main power supply.

Power Supply Control
For details about power supply control, refer to BSD 1.1 “MAIN POWER ON”
and BSD 1.2 “DC POWER DISTRIBUTION.”
Power-on
The AC power is supplied from the GFI breaker to the Power Unit through
the Main Switch.
The Power Unit generates DC voltages (+24 VDC, 5V DC, +3.3 VDC),
which are to be supplied to PWBs, from the AC power. It supplies the AC
voltage to the Fuser without transformation.
The +3.3 VDC is supplied over two power supply lines, 3.3 VDC (STBY) and
+3.3 VDC (MAIN) lines. The +3.3 VDC (STBY) is constantly supplied to the
ESS PWB while the Main Switch is on. Supply and shut-off of the +3.3 DC
(MAIN), +5 DC, and +24 VDC is controlled with the MAIN POWER ON(H)
+3.3 VDC signal supplied from the ESS PWB to the Power Unit.
The +3.3 VDC (MAIN), +5 VDC, and +24 VDC are supplied to the ESS PWB,
IIT/IPS PWB, MCU PWB, Exit PWB, and FAX PWB. They are to be
supplied to the DADF PWB through the IIT/IPS PWB and to the Tray Module
PWB and Duplex PWB through the MCU PWB.
Power-off
The Main Switch status is reported from the Power Unit, through the ESS
PWB, to the HDD with the MAIN SWITCH STATUS signal. When the Main
Switch is turned off, its status (OFF) is reported to the HDD with the MAIN
SWITCH STATUS signal. After a predetermined period of time, the RELAY
OFF (L) +5 VDC signal is sent from the HDD, through the ESS PWB, to the
Power Unit to shut off the AC power supply.
The main switch status is reported from the power unit, through the ESS
PWB, to the HDD Unit with the MAIN SWITCH STATUS signal. When the
Main Switch is turned off, its status (OFF) is reported to the HDD Unit and
ESS PWB with the MAIN SWITCH STATUS signal. After completion of the
SW shutdown process or lapse of the time (30 seconds) set by the timer for
HDD Unit shutdown, whichever is earlier, the RELAY OFF (L) +5 VDC signal
is sent from the HDD Unit, through the ESS PWB, to the Power Unit to shut
off the AC power supply.
When no HDD Unit is installed, the AC power is shut off immediately.

Power Saving
The power saving function is available in two modes, the Low Power Mode
and the Sleep Mode in which only standby power is consumed.
Transition to the Power Saving mode takes place automatically (auto power
saving).
Comparison between Low Power Mode and Sleep Mode
The following table summarizes power supply to every unit in the Low Power
Mode and Sleep Mode:
Low Power Mode Sleep Mode

ESS PWB
Only +3.3VDC
(STBY) is
supplied.
Controller
HDD
Driven with the Driven with the
+3.3VDC (STBY). +3.3VDC (STBY).
Spindle motor stops.
x x
Power Save button Power Save
and Power Save LED button and Power
UI
are supplied with
Save LED are
power. supplied with
power.
IIT x x
MCU PWB x
Fuser Fan (Low speed) x
ROS Fan x x
IOT ROS Motor x x
Fuser Low temperature x
temperature control
control
Only
FAX
+3.3VDC(STBY)
is supplied.
* : Power is supplied.
: Power is supplied partly.
x: Power is shut off.

Transition to and Exit from Low Power Mode
The machine in the Standby Mode enters the Low Power Mode when the
following conditions is met:
• Auto power saving

The machine has not been used for a preset period of time.
The time can be set between 2 minutes and 60 minutes.
The machine in the Low Power Mode returns to the normal mode when
either of the following conditions is met:
• The machine is used.

• The Power Save button is pressed.
When the machine is in the Low Power Mode, the Power Save LED
stays lit. When the Power Save button is pressed, the Power Save LED
goes out.
Transition to and Exit from Sleep Mode
If the machine has not been used for a preset period of time after transition
to the Low Power Mode or the machine has been in the Standby Mode (Low
Power = OFF) without being used for a preset period of time, it enters the
Sleep Mode.
“Low Power = OFF” means that the time until transition to the Low Power
Mode is the same as the time until transition to the Sleep Mode.
The time can be set between 2 minutes and 60 minutes.
By default, the time until transition to the Low Power Mode and the time until
transition to the Sleep Mode are both 2 minutes. That is, if the Standby Mode
continues for two minutes, then the machine will enter the Sleep Mode.
The machine in the Sleep Mode returns to the normal mode when either of
the following conditions is met (same as in the Low Power Mode):
• The machine is used.

• The Power Save button is pressed.
When the machine is in the Low Power Mode, the Power Save LED
stays lit. When the Power Save button is pressed, the Power Save LED
goes out.

Interlock
Instructions
and in the BSD.
Front Cover Interlock Switch
DADF Interlock Switch
Exit2 Interlock Switch
Face Up Detect Switch
L/H Cover Interlock Switch
Duplex Open Switch
L/H Lower Cover Interlock Switch
Tray Module Left Cover Interlock Switch
Xero Interlock Switch
Figure 4-2

(1) L/H Cover Interlock Switch

The L/H Cover Interlock Switch is turned off when the L/H Cover opens,
shutting off +24 VDC supplied to every parts.
(2) Front Cover Interlock Switch

The Front Cover Interlock Switch is turned off when the Front Cover
opens, shutting off the +24 VDC supplied to every parts.
(3) Xero Interlock Switch

The Xero Interlock Switch is turned off when the Xero/Deve Cartridge is
removed, shutting off the +5 VDC supplied to the LD PWB of the ROS
Unit.
(4) L/H Lower Cover Interlock Switch

The L/H Lower Cover Interlock Switch detects the open/close status of
the L/H Lower Cover.
(5) Tray Module Left Cover Interlock Switch (Option)

The Tray Module Left Cover Interlock Switch detects the open/close
status of the Tray Module Left Cover.
(6) Exit2 Interlock Switch (Option)

The Exit2 Interlock Switch detects the open/close status of the Exit
Cover.
(7) Duplex Open Switch (Option)

The Duplex Open Switch detects the open/close status of the Duplex
Cover.
(8) DADF Interlock Switch (Option)

DADF Interlock Switch detects the open/close status of the DADF Top
Cover.
(9) Face Up Detect Switch (Option)

The Face Up Detect Switch detects whether the Face Up Tray is open
or closed.

Machine Actions Taken when Interlock Opens
Shut-off of +24VDC
The L/H Cover Interlock Switch and the Front Cover Interlock Switch are
connected in series. Therefore, if either of these switches is turned off
when the relevant cover is opened, the +24 VDC supplied to the HVPS and
Main Drive Assembly (Main Motor/ Drum Motor) is shut off.
(Refer to BSD Chain1.3 “Power Interlock Switch.”)
Shut-off of +5VDC
The +5 VDC (for driving the ROS LD) is supplied to the LD PWB in the ROS
Unit through the connector that connects the Xero Interlock Switch and
Xero/Deve Cartridge to the main unit.
Accordingly, disconnecting the Xero/Deve Cartridge shuts off the +5VDC
supplied to the LD PWB.
Figure 4-3

Training Material
Chain 2 Mode Selection
Module 5 / 17
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Module5 Chain2 User Interface....................................................................... 5-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 5-1
UI Configuration ................................................................................................................... 5-2
Control Panel Overview ...................................................................................................................5-3
Control Panel Control.......................................................................................................................5-4

Module5 Chain2 User Interface
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain2 User Interface of the Document
Centre 236/286.
(1) Stores the data selected by pressing the button on the Control Panel or
the data touched on the Touch Panel.
(2) Displays the machine status with LEDs and the LCD.

UI Configuration
Instruction
Confirm the location of the Control Panel shown in Figure 5-1 on the actual
machine and in the BSD.
Control Panel
Figure 5-1
(1) Control Panel

The Control Panel consists of buttons, LEDs, an LCD, and a buzzer.

Control Panel Overview
The configuration of the Control Panel is shown below.
Figure 5-2

Control Panel Control
The Control Panel is controlled with the following parts:
Control Panel PWB
Touch Panel
FAX Control Panel PWB
UI PWB
Inverter PWB LCD Assembly
Figure 5-3
(1) UI PWB
The UI PWB controls various switches, LEDs, LCD, and other controls
on the control panel according to the data received from the ESS PWB.
(2) FAX Control Panel PWB

The FAX Control Panel PWB has keys necessary for the FAX function.
This PWB is also used to adjust the LCD intensity.
(3) Control Panel PWB

Keys and LEDs necessary for operating the machine are arranged on
the Control Panel PWB.
(4) LCD Assembly

The LCD Assembly displays setting data and so on.
(5) Touch Panel

The Touch Panel allows you to make settings by pointing to objects on
the LCD screen.
(6) Inverter PWB

The Inverter PWB illuminates the LCD with a lamp.

Training Material
Chain 3 Machine Run Control
Module 6 / 17
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CONTENTS
Module6 Chain3 Machine Run Control........................................................... 6-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Self-test of Machine ............................................................................................................. 6-2
Billing Counters ................................................................................................................... 6-4
Billing Management..........................................................................................................................6-4
Billing Counter Types .......................................................................................................................6-5
Objects to be Counted .....................................................................................................................6-6
Count-up of Counter Values .............................................................................................................6-7
Counter Value Check and Correction ...............................................................................................6-8

Module6 Chain3 Machine Run Control
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain3 Machine Run Control.of the
This module focuses on the DC machine (digital copier).
(1) Conducts the self-test of the machine.

(2) Records the number of copies. (Billing counter)

Self-test of Machine
Instruction
Confirm the locations of the parts shown in Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2 on the
actual machine and in the BSD.
IIT/IPS PWB
DADF PWB
Finisher PWB
MCU PWB
ESS PWB
Tray Module PWB

Figure 6-1
Duplex PWB
Exit PWB
Figure 6-2

(1) MCU PWB

The MCU PWB controls the IOT.
When optional modules are connected, the Tray Module PWB, Duplex
PWB, Exit PWB, and Finisher PWB are connected to the MCU PWB to
control the optional modules.
(2) ESS PWB

The ESS PWB controls the entire system including the UI.
The ESS PWB is connected to the MCU PWB and IIT/IPS PWB to
control the entire machine.
(3) IIT/IPS PWB

The IIT/IPS PWB controls the IIT/IPS.
When an optional DADF module is connected, the DADF PWB is
connected to the IIT/IPS PWB to control the DADF module.
(4) Tray Module PWB

The Tray Module PWB controls an optional 2-tray module or tandem
tray module.
(5) Finisher PWB

The Finisher PWB controls the optional Finisher.
(6) Duplex PWB

The Duplex PWB controls the optional Duplex unit.
(7) Exit PWB

The Exit PWB controls the optional Exit2 unit.

Billing Counters
Billing counters of the Document Centre 236/286are soft meters.
The count range is between 0 and 9,999,999 (7 digits).
Billing Management
Billing counters are provided in the following three places, and consideration
is given not to lose data.
• Master counter : ESS PWB (SRAM)

• Backup counter 1 : ESS PWB (EEPROM)
• Backup counter 2 : MCU PWB

Billing Counter Types
Table 6-1 lists three types of billing counters managed by the Document
Centre 236/286 and the objects (print types) counted with these billing
counters.
Table 6-1
Counter type Object counted
Print Service: B & W Normal print
Print made in toner save mode
Report print
Print made in diagnosis mode
Copy Service: B & W Copy
FAX Service: B & W Fax reception
Internet fax reception
Accumulated document print
On the Control Panel, the values of three billing counters “Print service: B &
W” counter, “Copy Service: B & W” counter, and “FAX Service: B & W” are
displayed with them added to the readings of the three meters (meter 1,
meter 2, and meter 3) included in the meter check menu displayed by
pressing the Machine Status button.
The relationships between the three meters and the types of the counters
whose values are to be added to the meter readings can be changed for
different billing meter types. A billing meter type can be specified for NVM
adjustment in Diag mode. Table 6-2 explains the NVM Chain - Link code.
Table 6-2
Chain Link Item Initial Setting Range
720 045 Billing meter type 0 0
1
720 002 Billing meter type Billing1 Billing1 Billing2
<Billing meter type 1>

Meter 1: Print Service: B & W + Copy Service: B & W +
FAX Service: B & W
Meter 2: None
Meter 3: None
<Billing meter type 2>

Meter 1: Print Service: B & W + Copy Service: B & W +
FAX Service: B & W
Meter 2: Copy Service: B & W + FAX Service: B & W
Meter 3: Print Service: B & W
The above billing meter types can be changed following the procedure below.
Billing meter types must be changed at the Sales Department’s request.
They should not be changed on CSE’s own judgment.
To change a billing type, change the NVM (720-045) value to 1 and set the
NVM (720-002).

Objects to be Counted
Objects to be counted up are summarized below.
Object Count-up Description

Normal print y
(Print/Report/Copy/FAX)
Inserted paper (without n Print & Copy Service: Paper inserted
image) by the OHP transparency function
Front cover (without n Print & Copy Service: Front cover
image) without image (blank page)
Front cover (with image) y Print & Copy Service: cover with
image (In duplex printing, the front
cover consists of the first two pages.)
Blank page inserted (by n Copy Service: Blank page inserted by
user instruction) the Build Job function
Blank page inserted (by n Blank page added on the back of an
system) odd-numbered page in duplex
printing
Blank page y Page subjected to printed but printed
out with no data on it is subject to
billing.
Misprint caused by y Incorrect setting of system data for
improper operation paper size specification, improper
(Paper size mismatch) positioning of tray guide, mismatched
size of paper on bypass tray
If the machine stops before printing
starts, the page is not subject to
billing.
Misprint caused by y Printing with the specified quality of
improper operation paper. The print is subject to billing
(Paper quality mismatch) irrespective of the print quality.
Anti-counterfeit print y Copy Service: When a
(daubing) copy-prohibited object is detected, it
is daubed.
Abnormal print n Page ejected with no image printed
(judged by system) on it because the system judged that
normal printing of the image was not
assured due to a problem.
Gray level Other n A test pattern for gray level correction
correction than CE is printed.
chart Mode
CE y
Mode
Other reports y Information generated by the system
is printed. (Report Service)

Count-up of Counter Values
Three types of counters are counted up in the manners specified for

individual types. In this case, the master counter is counted up in sync with
the two backup counters.
Count-up Timing
Simplex print and second page of duplex print:

• The counter value is incremented when the trail edge of the normally
printed paper passes the Fuser Exit Sensor.
(No option)
printed paper passes the Exit2 Sensor.
(Ejection to optional Exit2)
printed paper passes the Compile Entrance Sensor.
(Ejection to optional Finisher)
First page of duplex print:

• The counter value is incremented when the trail edger of the normally
printed paper passes the Fuser Exit Sensor during paper inversion.
Count-up and Compensation during Recovery
When a duplex print is recovered after occurrence of a trouble, the first page
is counted again. When a job cannot be restarted at the page where the job
was interrupted due to a trouble, billing counter values are not decremented
for compensation.
• If the second page of a duplex print cannot be printed due to a trouble
after the first page has already been counted up, the print is recovered.
In this case, printing always starts at the first page of the duplex print
and this page is counted again (it was already counted up before
occurrence of the trouble).
• When a job cannot be restarted at the page where the job was
interrupted due to a trouble, the already printed pages are judged as
being normal prints. In this case, billing counter values are not
decremented for compensation.

Counter Value Check and Correction
The machine has three billing counters, one main counter and two backup
counters.
Values of these three counters are compared. If they do not match, they are
corrected or an action against failure is taken.
Counter Value Check Timings
Counter values are checked at the following timings:
• At power-on (including software reset)

• At cancellation of sleep mode
• After IOT cycle down
The same product numbers and the same serial numbers are also stored in
three places to be compared just like the billing counter values.
The product number and serial number check is performed before the
counter value check. If mismatch of any product number or serial number is
detected, a system failure occurs and the billing counter check is not
performed.
Automatic Correction of Counter Value
If the value of only one billing counter does not match the value of other two
counters, the value of the former counter is corrected the value of the latter
counters.
Manual Correction of Counter Values
Correct counter values manually in the following cases:

• When the printer function stops with a failure report displayed because
values of three billing counters are different from each other
• When the ESS PWB or MCU PWB has been replaced with a new one
To correct counter values manually, use the Diag “DC132: Billing Data
Matching & Serial No. Setting.”

Training Material
Chain 4 Start Power
Module 7 / 17
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CONTENTS
Module7 Chain4 Start Print Power.................................................................. 7-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Drive ...................................................................................................................................... 7-2
Main/Drum Motor Drive Route..........................................................................................................7-3
Fine Tuning of Main/Drum Motor Speeds .........................................................................................7-4
Fail Detection ...................................................................................................................................7-4
Moving Parts of Motors ....................................................................................................................7-5

Module7 Chain4 Start Print Power
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain4 Start Print Power of the
(1) Controls the speeds of the Main Motor and Drum Motor.
(2) Drives the moving parts of the machine with the Main Motor and Drum
Motor.
All motor-driven parts of the Document Centre 236/286 are listed below.

Drive
Instruction
Confirm the location of the part shown in Figure 7-1 on the actual machine
and in the BSD.
Main Drive Assembly
Figure 7-1
(1) Main Drive Assembly

The Main Drive Assembly consists of a Main Motor and Drum Motor.
The Main Motor, a DC brushless motor, drives the Exit Roll, Fuser, Regi
roll, Takeaway Roll, and MSI.
The Drum Motor, a DC brushless motor, drives the Drum (Xero/Deve
Cartridge), Mag roll (Xero/deve cartridge), and BTR.

Main/Drum Motor Drive Route
The Main/Drum Motor drives parts along the route shown in Figure 7-2.
Exit1 Roll
Fuser
Main Motor
Drum
Mag Roll
BTR
MSI Feed Roll
Regi Roll
Drum Motor
Takeaway Roll
Figure 7-2

Fine Tuning of Main/Drum Motor Speeds
Motor speeds can be tuned finely using NVMs.

NVMs are available in two types: an NVM used to fine-tune the main motor
speed in conjunction with the drum motor speed and an NVM used to
fine-tune the main motor speed only. An NVM used to fine-tune the drum
motor only is not available.
The “Chain-Link” codes of motor speed fine-tuning NVMs are summarized in
Table 7-1.
Table 7-1
Chain Link Item Max Initial Min Step
741 1 Fine-Tuning of 53 24 0 1
Main and Drum Motor Speed (2.9%) (0%) (-2.4%) (0.1%)
751 511 Fine-Tuning of 75 30 0 1
Main Motor Speed (1.8%) (0%) (-1.2%) (0.04%)
Fail Detection
Main Motor Fail Detection
The Main Motor is sending an Encoder signal (M/C CLOCK signal; See BSD
4.1), pulses with a frequency proportional to the motor speed, to the MCU
PWB during rotation. The MCU PWB checks this Encoder signal, causing
following fail if no pulse is detected:
042-325: Main Motor rotation error
Drum Motor Fail Detection
The Drum Motor fail ca be detected by checking the Lock signal (DRUM
MOTOR FAIL(H) + 5 VDC signal; See BSD 4.1). While the Drum Motor is
rotating, the Lock signal level is Low. When abnormality is detected, the Lock
signal level goes High, causing the following fail:
042-323: Drum Motor rotation error

Moving Parts of Motors
Table 7-2 lists motors used in the Document Centre 236/286 and the parts
driven by these motors.
Table 7-2
Reference
No Motor name Moving parts
BSD
Takeaway Roll
MSI Feed Roll
1 Main Motor CH4.1 Regi Roll
Fuser Unit
Exit1 Roll
Drum (Xero/Deve Cartridge)
Mag Roll
2 Drum Motor CH4.1
(Xero/Deve Cartridge)
BTR (rotated with Drum)
3 DADF Nudger Motor CH5.2 DADF Nudger Roll
DADF Feed Roll
4 DADF Feed Motor CH5.5
DADF Takeaway Roll
DADF Regi Roll
5 DADF Regi Motor CH5.5 DADF Out Roll
DADF Exit Roll
Full Rate Carriage Assembly
6 Carriage Motor CH6.3
Half Rate Carriage Assembly
Tray1 Feed Roll
7 Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor CH7.7
Tray1 Nudger Roll
Tray2 Feed Roll
8 Tray2 Feed/Lift Up Motor CH7.8
Tray2 Nudger Roll
CH7.9 Tray3 Feed Roll
9 Tray3 Feed/Lift Up Motor
CH7.11 Tray3 Nudger Roll
CH7.10 Tray4 Feed Roll
10 Tray4 Feed/Lift Up Motor
CH7.12 Tray4 Nudger Roll
Tray3 Takeaway Roll
11 2TM Takeaway Motor CH8.4
Tray4 Takeaway Roll
Tray3 Takeaway Roll
12 TTM Takeaway Motor CH8.6
Tray4 Takeaway Roll
13 Dispense Motor CH9.3 Toner Cartrigde
Exit2 Roll
14 Exit2 Motor CH10.4
Invert Roll
15 Duplex Motor CH10.5 Duplex Roll(3)
16 Offset Motor1 CH10.6 Exit1 Roll (traverse movement)
17 Offset Motor2 CH10.7 Exit2 Roll (traverse movement)
18 H-Transport Motor CH12.2 H-Transport
Transport Roll
19 Finisher Drive Motor CH12.3
Compile Paddle
20 Front Tamper Motor CH12.4 Front Tamper
21 Rear Tamper Motor CH12.4 Rear Tamper
22 Staple Move Motor CH12.5 Staple Unit
23 Eject Motor CH12.7 Eject Roll
24 Stacker Motor CH12.8 Elevator

Training Material
Chain 5 DADF
Module 8 / 17
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CONTENTS
Module8 Chain5 Document Transportation ................................................... 8-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................8-2
Parts Layout.....................................................................................................................................8-4
Document Setting ................................................................................................................ 8-5
Operation Performed when Document is Set ...................................................................................8-6
Preparation for Feed ........................................................................................................................8-7
Document Size Detection.................................................................................................................8-7
Document Feed .................................................................................................................... 8-9
Name and Functions of Parts...........................................................................................................8-9
Document Feed Control .................................................................................................................8-11
Document Size Detection of Mixed-size Document ........................................................................8-18

Module8 Chain5 Document Transportation
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain5 Document Transportation of the
The main purpose of Chain5 is to feed a document continuously to read

images.
The Sheeta uses the DADF (Duplex Auto Document Feeder) as a document
feeder that can invert a document to scan images on both sides.
The DADF employs a CVT (Constant Velocity Transport) system.

With the CVT system, the Lamp Carriage of the IIT is fixed at the specified
position (Scan Position) where images are scanned with document sheets
fed at a constant speed.

Specifications
Setting Document Sheets
Set document sheets with the image side up using the center regi.
If a document contains sheets of different sizes, adjust the document guide
to the maximum document size. Place the document sheets against the
rear (inboard) document guide.
Maximum Number of Document Sheets that Can be Set
Document sheet that can be fed:

Simplex Mode: 38 - 128gsm
Duplex Mode: 50 - 128gsm
Number of document sheets that can be set on document tray:
80gsm or less: 75 sheets
More than 80gcm: 50 sheets
Document Feed Sequence
Document sheets are fed beginning with the top sheet of the sheet stack.
Document Feed Modes
The machine has four document feed modes.
(1) Same-size simplex mode

Document sheets of the same size are fed in the simplex mode.
(2) Same-size duplex mode

Document sheets of the same size are fed in the duplex mode. First
Side 1 (top surface of the document sheet set on the tray) is scanned
and then Side 2 (bottom surface of the document sheet set on the tray)
is scanned.
(3) Mixed-size simplex mode

Document sheets of the different sizes are fed in the simplex mode.
Document sheets are fed in the same manner as in (1) except for the
document size detection method.
(4) Mixed-size duplex mode

Document sheets of different sizes are fed in the duplex mode. First
Side 1 (top surface of the document sheet set on the tray) is scanned
and then Side 2 (bottom surface of the document sheet set on the tray)
is scanned.
Document sheets are fed in the same manner as in (1) except for the
document size detection method.

Document Scan Speed
When a document image is scanned at the scan position, the document feed
speed is varied according to the scan magnification.
When the image is enlarged, the speed is reduced. When the image is
reduced, the speed is the same as that for normal-size copy.
Table 8-1 summarizes the relationship between the scan magnification and
the document feed speed.
Table 8-1
Scan magnification (%) Feed speed (mm/s)
Copy 25.0 - 100.0 150.0
Scan 100.1 - 150.0 100.0
150.1 - 200.0 75.0
200.1 - 300.0 50.0
300.1 - 400.0 37.5
Fax 25.0 - 100.0 300.0
100.1 - 150.0 200.0
150.1 - 200.0 150.0
200.1 - 300.0 100.0
300.1 - 400.0 75.0

Parts Layout
Figure 8-1 shows the layout of the DADF parts used for document feed.
Feed Roll
DADF Document Set Sensor

DADF Nudger Sensor
Nudger Roll
Exit Roll
DADF Feed Out Sensor
DADF Tray Set Guide Sensor1 3
DADF Pre Regi Sensor
DADF APS Sensor1 3
Takeaway Roll
DADF Regi Sensor
Regi Roll
Invert Gate
Scan Position
DADF Invert Sensor
DADF Tray Size1 Sensor
Out Roll DADF Tray Size2 Sensor
Figure 8-1

Document Setting
Instruction
Confirm the parts shown in Figure 8-2 on the actual machine and in the
BSD.
DADF Nudger Motor
DADF Document Set Sensor
DADF Tray Set Guide Sensor1
DADF Nudger Sensor

Figure 8-2

(1) DADF Tray Size1 Sensor

This sensor detects the document length in the subscan direction.
(2) DADF Tray Size2 Sensor

(3) DADF Tray Set Guide Sensor1

This sensor detects the document length in the main scan direction
according to the position of the tray guide used to position a document.


(6) DADF Document Set Sensor

This sensor detects presence or absence of a document on the DADF
Document Tray.
(Presence: Beam is unshielded(unblocked). Absence : Beam is
shielded(blocked).)
(7) DADF Nudger Motor

This is a stepping motor that moves the Nudger Roll vertically.
(8) DADF Nudger Sensor

This sensor detects the Nudger Roll position.
(9) DADF Document Set LED

This LED lights when a document is set on the DADF Document Tray.
Operation Performed when Document is Set
When a document is set on the document tray and the lead edge is pushed
into the tray until it stops, an actuator (Set) moves to place the DADF
Document Set Sensor in the unshielded(unblocked) state. The machine
recognizes that the document has been set properly, turning on the DADF
Document Set LED.

Preparation for Feed
Pressing the Copy Start button with the document set in the document tray
will start feeding the document.
First the Nudger Roll moves down and presses the document on the
document tray to enable document feed.
The Nudger Roll moves down with the normal rotation of the DADF Nudger
Motor and it moves up with the reverse rotation of the DADF Nudger Motor.
Upon completion of document feed, the Nudger Roll returns to the normal
(raised) position.
Document Size Detection
The document size is determined with a combination of the DADF Tray Set
Guide Sensors 1-3 used to detect the document width (in the main scan
direction) and the DADF Tray Size Sensors 1 and 2 used to detect the
document length (in the subscan direction).
The document width is detected with DADF Tray Set Guide Sensors 1-3 that
are shielded(blocked) or unshielded(unblocked) by the Rack Gear And
Actuator moving in conjunction with the document tray.
The document length is detected with DADF Tray Size Sensors 1 and 2 that
are shielded(blocked) or unshielded(unblocked) by the document set on the
document tray.
When a stack of document sheets of different sizes are set, the
document size is detected according to the combination of the maximum
width and length of the document.
Rack Gear And Actuator
Figure 8-3

Table 8-2 summarizes combinations of document sizes and sensors.
Table 8-2
Document Width Document Length
Document size
(Main scan direction) (Subscan direction)
(Document
(DADF Tray Set Guide Sensor) (DADF Tray Size Sensor)
guide)
1 2 3 1 2
5.5 x 8.5 SEF
OFF OFF ON ON OFF
A5 SEF
B5 SEF
16-kai SEF
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
8 x 10 SEF
8 x 10.5 SEF
A5 LEF OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF
A4 SEF ON OFF
5.5 x 8.5 LEF OFF OFF
8.5 x 11 SEF ON OFF
OFF ON ON
8.5 x 13 SEF
ON ON
8.5 x 14 SEF
8 x 10 LEF ON OFF
B5 LEF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
B4 SEF ON ON
8 x 10.5 LEF ON OFF
Executive LEF
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
16-kai LEF
8-kai SEF ON ON
8.5 x 11 LEF ON OFF
11 x 15 SEF ON ON OFF
ON ON
11 x 17 SEF
A4 LEF ON OFF
ON ON ON
A3 SEF ON ON

Document Feed
Name and Functions of Parts
Instruction
BSD.
DADF Feed Motor DADF Pre Regi Sensor
Stamp Solenoid
DADF Feed Out Sensor
DADF Regi Motor
DADF Regi Sensor
DADF Invert Sensor
DADF APS Sensor1
DADF APS Sensor2 Exit Nip Release Solenoid
DADF APS Sensor3
Figure 8-4

(1) DADF APS Sensor1

This sensor detects the document width in the main scan direction.


(4) DADF Feed Out Sensor

The DADF Feed Out Sensor is installed immediately after the Feed Roll
to detect completion of document feed. (Document is present:
Shielded(Blocked) Document is absent: Unshielded(Unblocked))
(5) DADF Pre Regi Sensor

The DADF Pre Regi Sensor is installed immediately before the
Takeaway Roll. It detects that the preceding document sheet has left the
Takeaway Roll, triggering start of pre-feed of the next document sheet.
(6) DADF Regi Sensor

The DADF Regi Sensor is installed before the Regi Roll. It detects that
the preceding document sheet has left the Regi Roll, triggering the
pre-registration of the next document sheet.
(7) DADF Invert Sensor

The DADF Invert Sensor is installed immediately after the Out Roll. It
detects ejection of a document sheet.
(8) DADF Feed Motor

The DADF Feed Motor is a stepping motor that rotates the Nudger Roll
and Feed Roll in the reverse direction (CCW direction) and rotates the
Takeaway Roll in the normal direction (CW direction).
When this motor rotates in the reverse direction, the Takeaway Roll
stops.
(9) DADF Regi Motor

The DADF Regi Motor is a stepping motor that rotates the Regi Roll, Out
Roll, and Exit Roll in the reverse direction (CCW direction) and rotates
the Exit Roll in the normal direction (CW direction).
When this motor rotates in the normal direction, the Regi Roll and Out
Roll run idle.
(10) Stamp Solenoid

This Solenoid affixes a stamp on the document. (Option : AP/FX)
(11) Exit Nip Release Solenoid

This solenoid nips or releases the Exit roll and Exit Pinch Roll.
Normally, the Exit Roll and Exit Pinch Roll are nipped.
ON: Release OFF: Nip

Document Feed Control
A document sheet set in the document tray is fed through the Feed Roll,
Takeaway Roll, and Regi Roll. The document image is scanned at the scan
position, and the document sheet is ejected through the Out Roll and Exit
Roll. For a duplex document sheet, the image on Side 1 is scanned at the
scan position and then the document sheet is inverted, being fed to the
Takeaway Roll again.
In the document feed control flow mentioned above, “prefeed,”

“preregistration,” “read control,” and “inversion” are performed sequentially.
Prefeed
In the prefeed step, a document sheet is fed from the Feed Roll to the
Takeaway Roll, where Side1 of the document sheets is reversed and Side2
is pressed against the stationary Takeaway Roll to correct the skew.
With the Nudger Roll at the down position (see “Preparation for Feed”), the
Feed Motor rotates in the reverse direction (CCW direction) to drive the
Nudger Roll and Feed Roll. The Nuder Roll feeds the top document sheet
on the document tray toward the Feed Roll. The Feed Roll nipped by the
Retard Roll feeds the document sheets (from the Nudger Roll) one by one.
When the Feed Out Sensor detects a document sheet, the machine
recognizes that feed of the first document sheet is complete.
When the Pre Regi Sensor detects a document sheet, the Feed Motor slows
down. As the result, the document sheet stops against the Takeaway Roll,
correcting the skew.
Figure 8-5
Feed of the second document sheet starts when the trail edge of the first
document sheet passes the Pre Regi Sensor.

Preregistration
In the preregistration step, the document sheet (fed to the Takeaway Roll in
the prefeed step) is fed to the Regi Roll and then the lead edge of the
document sheet is from the Regi Roll to the scan feed reference position
before the scan position, stopping the document sheet there. Thus,
registration of the lead edge of the document is performed.
When the document sheet is fed to the Takeaway Roll, the Feed Motor
changes its rotational direction to the normal direction (CW direction) to drive
the Takeaway Roll. The Takeaway Roll feeds the document sheet toward
the Regi Roll. When the Pre Regi Sensor detects the document sheet, the
Regi Motor rotates in the reverse direction (CCW direction) to drive the Regi
Roll, Out Roll, and Exit Roll. The Regi Roll feeds the document sheet (fed
from the Takeaway Roll) to the scan feed reference position.
When the Regi Sensor detects the document sheet, the Feed Motor slows
down. The Feed Motor and Regi Motor slow down continuously to stop the
document sheet after predetermined amount of time. At this point, the
document sheet stops with its lead edge nipped about 15 mm by Regi Roll.
This is the timing of the stop of the document sheet at the scan feed
reference position.
Figure 8-6

Scan Control
Scan control is performed to control scanning of the image illuminated with

the Exposure Lamp of the IIT Lamp Carriage by changing the feed speed
according to the copy magnification. (See “Document Scan Speed.”)
The document sheet stopping at the scan feed reference position is then fed
to the scan position when a scan signal is received from the main unit of the
machine after a predetermined period of time has lapsed since the Regi
Sensor detected the document sheet. Upon receipt of the scan signal, the
Feed Motor rotates in the normal direction (CW direction) to drive the
Takeaway Roll and the Regi Motor rotates in the reverse direction (CCW
direction) to drive the Regi Roll, Out Roll, and Exit Roll. Each motor
gradually accelerates up to the specified speed. When the document sheet
passes the scan position at the specified speed, the image on the document
sheet is scanned with the Exposure Lamp of the IIT Lamp Cartridge.
When the predetermined period of time has lapsed since the document
sheet left the Pre Regi Sensor, the Feed Motor stops.
When the predetermined period of time has lapsed since the document
sheet passed the Invert Sensor, the Regi Motor stops.

Inversion
In the inversion step, the document sheet is inverted at the Invert Gate and
fed to the Takeaway Roll again. When the document sheet stops against
the stationary Takeaway Roll, skew of the inverted document sheet is
corrected.
This enables scanning of a duplex document.
After a predetermined period of time has lapsed since the document sheet
passed the Invert Sensor, the Regi Motor starts rotating in the normal
direction (CW direction) to drive the Exit Roll in the direction opposite to the
exit direction. Thus, the document sheet is inverted and fed to the Takeaway
Roll again.
When the Pre Regi Sensor detects the document sheet, the Regi Motor
decelerates until it stops.
The Invert Gate is so designed that the document sheet fed toward the exit
can pass through it smoothly. When the trail edge of the document sheet
has passed through the Invert Gate, it closes the exit-directional document
feed path. When the document sheet is fed backward, it is fed over the
Invert Gate up to the Takeaway Roll, thereby inverting the document sheet.
(See Figure 8-7.)
Invert Gate Document

sheet
Figure 8-7

Simplex Document
Two simplex document sheets are fed in the following manner:
(1) The first document sheet is fed to the Takeaway Roll. (See “Prefeed.”)
(2) The document is fed to the Regi Roll, and then fed to the scan feed
reference position. (See “Preregisrtation.”)
(3) The document sheet is fed at the feed speed corresponding to the
selected magnification, and the image on it is scanned with the
Exposure Lamp at the scan position. (See “Scan Control.”)
(4) During scanning of the image, the document sheet is fed and ejected by
the Out Roll and Exit Roll that are driven by the Regi Motor turning in the
reverse direction (CCW direction).
(5) When the trail edge of the first document sheet has passed the Pre Regi
Sensor, feed of the second document sheet starts.
Figure 8-8
(6) The subsequent steps are the same as those for the first document
sheet.

Duplex Document
The DADF scans the image on Side 1 (top surface of the document sheet
set on the tray), inverts the document sheet, scans the image on Side 2
(bottom surface of the document sheet set on the tray), and then ejects the
document sheet while inverting it.
The duplex document sheet is ejected with Side 2 up just like the simplex
document sheet.
Two duplex document sheets are fed in the following manner:
(1) The first document sheet (Side 1) is fed to the Takeaway Roll. (See
“Prefeed.”)
(2) The document sheet (Side 1) is fed to the Regi Roll and then fed to the
scan feed reference position. (See “Preregistration.”)
(3) The document sheet (Side 1) is fed at the feed speed corresponding to
the selected magnification, and the image is scanned with the Exposure
Lamp at the scan position. (See “Scan Control.”)
(4) During scanning of the image, the document (Side 1) is fed by the Out
Roll and Exit Roll that are driven by the Regi Motor rotating in the
reverse direction (CCW direction). When the trail edge of the document
has passed the Invert Sensor, the Regi Motor changes its rotational
direction to the normal direction (CW direction) to drive the Exit Roll in
the opposite direction. Thus, the document sheet is inverted and fed to
the Takeaway Roll again.
(5) When the Pre Regi Sensor detects the lead edge of the document sheet
(Side 2), the Exit Nip Release Solenoid is turned on, thus releasing the
nipped Exit Roll and Exit Pinch Roll. If these rolls are not released, the
lead edge of the document sheet (Side 2) reaches the Exit Roll before
the trail edge of the document sheet (Side 2) leaves the Exit Roll when
the document sheet (Side 2) is long in the subscan direction.
Figure 8-9

(6) The document sheet (Side 2) is fed to the Regi Roll and then fed to the
scan feed reference position. (See “Preregistration.”)
(7) The document sheet (Side 2) is fed at the feed speed corresponding to
the selected magnification, and the image on it is scanned with the
Exposure Lamp at the scan position. (See “Scan Control.”)
(8) When the trail edge of the document sheet (Side 2) passes the Pre Regi
Sensor, the Exit Nip Release Solenoid is turned off to nip the Exit Roll
and Exit Pinch Roll.
(9) During scanning of the image, the document sheet (Side 2) is fed by the
Out Roll and Exit Roll that are driven by the Regi Motor turning in the
reverse direction (CCW direction). When the trail edge of the document
sheet (Side 2) passes the Invert Sensor, the Regi Motor changes its
rotational direction to the normal direction (CW direction) to drive the
Exit Roll in the opposite direction. Thus, the document sheet (Side 2) is
inverted and fed toward the Takeaway Roll again.
(10) At the same time, the Feed Motor rotates in the normal direction (CW
direction) to drive the Takeaway Roll, thus feeding the document sheet
(Side 1) toward the exit.
(11) When the Pre Regi Sensor detects the lead edge of document sheet
(Side 1), the Exit Nip Release Solenoid is turned on to release the
nipped Exit Roll and Exit Pinch Roll and the Regi Motor decelerates and
stops.
(12) After lapse of a predetermined time, the Regi Motor starts rotating in the
reverse direction (CCW direction) to drive the Regi Roll and Out Roll in
the exit direction in order to feed the document sheet (Side 1).
(13) When the trail edge of the document sheet (Side 1) passes the Pre Regi
Sensor, the Exit Nip Release Solenoid is turned off to nip the Exit Roll
and Exit Pinch Roll, thereby ejecting the document sheet with the Exit
Roll.
At this timing, feed of the second document sheet starts.
(14) The subsequent steps are the same as those for the first document
sheet.

Document Size Detection of Mixed-size Document
Subscan Direction
To detect the document length in the subscan direction, the Feed Motor
pulses are counted from the moment the Regi Sensor detects the lead edge
of the document sheet to the moment the trail edge of the document sheet
passes the DADF feed out sensor.
Main Scan Direction
When a stack of document sheets of different sizes are placed against the
document tray guide, the maximum width and length of the document are
detected. When document sheets are fed, DADF APS Sensors 1-3 arranged
after the Takeaway Roll detect sizes of document sheets.
Table 8-3
Document DADF APS Sensor Document size
guide 1 2 3 (by document type)
5.5 x 8.5 SEF
- - - Same as document guide size
A5 SEF
B5 SEF
16-kai SEF
8 x 10 SEF - - - Same as document guide size
8 x 10.5 SEF
A5 LEF (*1) A5 SEF/ B5 SEF/16-kai SEF
OFF - -
A4 SEF (*2) 5.5 x 8.5 SEF/ A5 SEF
(*1) A5 LEF/ A4 SEF
ON - - (*2) 8.5 x 11 SEF /
8 x 10 SEF/ 8 x 10.5 SEF
5.5 x 8.5 LEF (*1) A5 SEF/ B5 SEF/16-kai SEF
OFF - -
8.5 x 11 SEF (*2) 5.5 x 8.5 SEF/ A5 SEF
8.5 x 13 SEF (*1) A5 LEF/ A4 SEF/
8.5 x 14 SEF 8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
ON - - (*2) 5.5 x 8.5 LEF /8.5 x 11 SEF /
8 x 10 SEF/ 8 x 10.5 SEF
8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
8 x 10 LEF (*1) A5 SEF/ B5 SEF/16-kai SEF
B5 LEF A5 LEF/ A4 SEF/
B4 SEF 8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
- OFF - (*2) 5.5 x 8.5 SEF/ A5 SEF
5.5 x 8.5 LEF /8.5 x 11 SEF /
8 x 10 SEF/ 8 x 10.5 SEF
8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
(*1) B5 LEF/16-kai LEF
B4 SEF/8-kai SEF/11 x 17 SEF
- ON -
(*2) 8.5 x 11 LEF /
8 x 10 LEF/ 8 x 10.5 LEF

Document DADF APS Sensor Document size
guide 1 2 3 (by document type)
8 x 10.5 LEF (*1) A5 SEF/ B5 SEF/16-kai SEF
Executive LEF A5 LEF/ A4 SEF/
16-kai LEF 8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
8-kai SEF OFF OFF - (*2) 5.5 x 8.5 SEF/ A5 SEF
5.5 x 8.5 LEF /8.5 x 11 SEF /
8 x 10 SEF/ 8 x 10.5 SEF
8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
ON OFF - None
ON ON -
(*2) 8.5 x 11 LEF /
8 x 10 LEF/ 8 x 10.5 LEF
8.5 x 11 LEF (*1) A5 SEF/ B5 SEF/16-kai SEF
11 x 15 SEF A5 LEF/ A4 SEF/
11 x 17 SEF 8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
OFF - - (*2) 5.5 x 8.5 SEF/ A5 SEF
5.5 x 8.5 LEF /8.5 x 11 SEF /
8 x 10 SEF/ 8 x 10.5 SEF
8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
8.5 x 11 LEF
ON - -
(*2) 8.5 x 11 LEF /
8 x 10 LEF/ 8 x 10.5 LEF
11 x 15 SEF/11 x 17 SEF
A4 LEF (*1) A5 SEF/ B5 SEF/16-kai SEF
A3 SEF A5 LEF/ A4 SEF/
8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
OFF OFF OFF (*2) 5.5 x 8.5 SEF/ A5 SEF
5.5 x 8.5 LEF /8.5 x 11 SEF /
8 x 10 SEF/ 8 x 10.5 SEF
8.5 x 13 SEF/8.5 x 14 SEF
ON OFF OFF
(*2) 8.5 x 11 LEF /
8 x 10 LEF/ 8 x 10.5 LEF
8.5 x 11 LEF
ON ON OFF
(*2) 8.5 x 11 LEF /
8 x 10 LEF/ 8 x 10.5 LEF
11 x 15 SEF/11 x 17 SEF
ON ON ON (*0) A4 LEF / A3 SEF
(*0) Same irrespective of selection of size table
(*1) When the mm-size table is selected

(*2) When inch-size tale is selected

Training Material
Chain 6 Imaging
Module 9 / 17
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CONTENTS
Module9 Chain6 Imaging............................................................................. 9-1
Outline................................................................................................................................... 9-1
IIT........................................................................................................................................... 9-2
Overview of Document Read ...........................................................................................................9-5
Overview of Document Scan Position ..............................................................................................9-6
Document Size Detection.................................................................................................................9-8
Platen Document Scanning............................................................................................................9-11
DADF Document Scanning ............................................................................................................9-13
Document Scanning Steps .............................................................................................................9-15
Image Data Flow............................................................................................................................9-17
ROS ..................................................................................................................................... 9-18
Names and Functions of Parts .......................................................................................................9-18
Internal Structure of ROS ...............................................................................................................9-19
Laser Beam Flow ...........................................................................................................................9-21
LD Light Quantity Setting ...............................................................................................................9-22
ROS Motor Control.........................................................................................................................9-23
Document Centre 236//286 Training Material i

Module9 Chain6 Imaging
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain6 Imaging of the Document Centre
236/286.
Chain6 consists of the IIT (document scan) and the ROS (image data
exposure). Main functions are as follows:
(1) The document is scanned with the Exposure Lamp, read with the CCD
image sensor, and photoelectrically converted image data.
(2) The image data is then sent to the Controller ((ESS PWB).
The above functions (1) and (2) are supported by the IIT.
(3) A laser beam is generated according to the image data from the
Controller.
(4) Raster scanning is performed with the laser beam to form an
electrostatic latent image of the image data on the Drum.
The above functions (3) and (4) are supported by the ROS.

IIT
Main functions of the IIT (Image Input Terminal) are as follows:
• Initialization at power-on
• Detection of document size
• Document scanning (read of image on platen)
Instruction
Confirm the parts shown in
Figure 9-1 on the actual machine and in the BSD.

Carriage Motor
Lamp Ballast PWB APS Sensor1
APS Sensor2 (XC
Platen Angle Sensor
IIT Regi Sensor
IIT Heater
Exposure Lamp
Lens Kit Assembly
IIT Heater
Platen Open Switch
Figure 9-1
Document Centre 236//286 Training Material 9-3

(1) APS Sensor1

(2) APS Sensor2 (XC only)

(3) Platen Open Switch

This switch detects whether the Platen Cover or DADF is open and
determines the platen document size read timing.
(4) Platen Angle Sensor

This sensor detects the Platen Cover or DADF open angle and
determines the platen document size read timing.
(5) Carriage Motor

This is a stepping motor that drives the Full Rate Carriage and the Half
Rate Carriage.
(6) IIT Regi Sensor

This sensor detects the position of the Full Rate Carriage control regi.
The lower portion at the rear of the Full Rate Carriage (portion A shown
in Figure 9-2) functions as an actuator that shields the IIT Regi Sensor
for detection.
(7) Exposure Lamp

This is a xenon lamp with which the document is exposed.
(8) Lamp Ballast PWB

This PWB turns on or off the Exposure Lamp in response to the signal
from the IIT/IPS PWB.
(9) Lens Kit Assembly

This kit consists of a lens used to read the document and a CCD image
sensor used to photoelectrically convert the image data read from the
document.
(10) IIT Heater (Option)

The IIT Heater heats inside IIT to prevent internal condensation.

Overview of Document Read
No.3 Mirror
Half Rate Carriage No.2 Mirror
No.1 Mirror
Exposure Lamp
Lens Kit Assembly
IIT Regi Sensor
Carriage Motor
A
Full Rate Carriage Rear
Figure 9-2
The Full Rate Carriage and Half Rate Carriage move to read the document.
The Exposure Lamp is installed on the Full Rate Carriage. As the Full Rate
Carriage moves, the document on the Platen Glass is scanned and exposed
with the Exposure Lamp.
The Half Rate Carriage moves in conjunction with the Full Rate Carriage by
one half of the stroke of the Full Rate Carriage.
The optical image of the exposed document is reflected by the No.1 Mirror of
the Full Rate Carriage and the No.2 and No.3 Mirrors of the Half Rate
Carriage, thus arriving at the Lens Kit Assembly.
The image data is read with the CCD sensor, a component of the Lens Kit
Assembly.

Overview of Document Scan Position
The Full Rate Carriage moves to perform the IIT operations discussed
below.
Figure 9-3 shows the positions where the machine with a platen performs
individual operations. Figure 9-4 shows the positions where the machine with
a DADF performs individual operations.
Machine with a platen

White reference plate position
Startup position 1
Control regi position
Document size
Startup position 2
Platen regi position detection position
White reference plate
IIT Regi Sensor

Full Rate Carriage
Figure 9-3
Machine with a DADF
Control regi position

Platen regi position
White reference plate position
CVT read position Document size

detection position

Full Rate Carriage
IIT Regi Sensor
Figure 9-4

Initialization
Carriage initialization is performed immediately after power-on or exiting the

power save mode.
The initialization flow is as follows:
Power-on
Carriage Initialization
Carriage initialization When the Full Rate Carriage is on
Full Rate Carriage is the left side of the control regi
positioned at White reference (near the startup position):
plate position The Full Rate Carriage is
temporarily moved to the
position on the right side of the
Exposure Lamp ON control regi, and then positioned
at the white reference plate
position.
AGC is performed.
When the Full Rate Carriage is on
the right side of the control regi
Exposure Lamp OFF (document size detection position):
The Full Rate Carriage is
temporarily moved to the white
reference position, moved to the
AOC is performed. position on the right side of the
control regi, and then is moved
leftward to the white reference
Exposure Lamp ON plate position.
Shading compensation data is

acquired.
White compensation reference

data is acquired.
Exposure Lamp OFF
Carriage movement
Full Rate Carriage moves to
Document detection position.
Standby status
Figure 9-5

Document Size Detection
The width (main-scan-directional size) of the document sheet on the Platen

Grass is detected with the CCD Image Sensor, and the length
(subscan-directional size) is detected with the APS Sensor.
Document Size Detection Timing
The size of the document sheet on the Platen Grass is detected at the
following timings:
• When the Platen Cover is closed
• When the START button is pressed with the Platen Cover open
Identification of Standard Sizes
The width of the document sheet is detected in millimeters with the CCD
Image Sensor, thus determining the main-scan-directional size. The
document size (e.g., A4LEF or A3SEF) is determined according to whether
document sheets of the same main-scan-directional size exist at the APS
sensor positions.
The machines for XC (inch13-1, inch13-2, and inch14 in Table 9-1) are
provided with two APS sensors to distinguish among 8.5"×11"SEF,
8.5"×13"SEF, and 8.5"×14"SEF.
Figure 9-6 shows the relationships between the detection position of the
CCD Image Sensor and the positions of APS Sensors 1 and 2.
Subscan
Main scan CCD read (detection) position
Figure 9-6

Standard paper sizes that can be detected with the IIT of the Document
Centre 236/286 vary with the customer. Table 9-1 lists detectable standard
paper sizes by customer.
Table 9-1
AP/ XE/
Size (mm) JP DMO-W XC
Paper Size GCO DMO-E
Width Length mm mm-2 inch13-1 inch13-2 inch14
A5 SEF 148 210 0A 0A 0A 0A X
A5 LEF 210 148 X
5.5"x8.5" LEF 215.9 139.7 X X X
5.5"x8.5"SEF 139.7 215.9 X X X X 0A
B5 SEF 182 257 X X
B5 LEF 257 182 X X
A4 SEF 210 297 X
A4 LEF 297 210
8.5"x11" SEF (Letter) 215.9 279.4 X - X
8.5"x11" LEF (Letter) 279.4 215.9 X
8.5"x13" SEF (Legal) 215.9 330.2 X X 0B X
8.5"x14" SEF (Legal) 215.9 355.6 X X B X
B4 SEF 257 364 X X
16K SEF 194 (195) 267 (270) X X X X
16K LEF 267 (270) 194 (195) X X X X
8K SEF 267 (270) 388 (390) X X X X
A3 SEF 297 420
11"x17" SEF 279.4 431.8 X
Executive SEF 184.2 266.7 X X X X X
Executive LEF 266.7 184.2 X X X
C4 SEF 229 324 X X X X X
C5 LEF 229 162 X X X X X
COM10 LEF 241.3 104.8 X X X X X
DL LEF 220 110 X X X X X
Monarch LEF 190.5 98.4 X X X X X
Horizontal No.3 LEF 235 120 X X X X X
A6 SEF 105 148 X
A6 LEF 148 105 X X X X X
Japanese post card SEF 100 148 X X X X X
Japanese post card LEF 148 100 A A X X X
post card LEF 152.4 101.6 X X A A A
post card SEF 101.6 152.4 X X X X X
A both-way J post card 200 148 X X X X X
LEF
3.5"x5.5" SEF 88.9 139.7 X X X X X
B6 LEF 182 128.5 X X X X X
B6 SEF 128.5 182 X

Either 0A or A and either 0B or B can be selected in the table. Sizes can be

selected with the DIAG function “NVM adjustment.”
Table 9-2 summarizes the NVM Chain-Link numbers.
Table 9-2
Chain Link Item Initial Remarks
715 305 8.5"X13"/8.5"X14" 0 0: Default in Table
detection mode 1: 12.4inch
selection 2: 13inch
(0B or B) 3: 14inch
715 308 5.5"X8.5"/Post card 0 0: Default in Table
detection mode 1: A5 SEFor5.5"X8.5"SEF
selection 2: Japanese post card LEF or
(0A or A) Post card LEF

Platen Document Scanning
Upon receipt of a document scan request after document size detection,

scanning is carried out.
Flow to Document Scanning
Completion of size detection
Carriage movement
position.
Acquisition/setting of black
variation compensation data
Exposure Lamp ON
Acquisition/setting of white
Startup position varies depending

Carriage movement
on the scan mode.
100/150/200/300/400%:
startup position.
Startup position 1
Special mode in FAX Scan-In:
Carriage stop Startup position 2
Full Rate Carriage is held at
startup position for specified
period of time.
Image scanning
end of image area.
Exposure Lamp OFF
Return after image scanning

After specified period of time,
Full Rate Carriage returns to
white reference plate position.
Operation after document

scanning
Figure 9-7

Operation after Document Scanning
The flow after document scanning is as follows:
End of scanning
Has scanning ended No

within specified time
since the last shading
compensation?
AGC is performed.
Yes
AOC is performed.
Acquisition of shading compensation

data
Acquisition of white variation
compensation data
Carriage movement
document detection position.
Standby status
Figure 9-8

DADF Document Scanning
When document scanning is performed using the DADF, the Full Rate
Carriage moves as mentioned below. (For details on the DADF operation,
refer to Chain 5 “DDF” in Module 7.)
Flow to Document Scanning
Completion of size detection by

DADF
Carriage movement
position.
Exposure Lamp ON
Exposure Lamp OFF
Carriage movement
CVT read position.
Acquisition/setting of black
Exposure Lamp ON
CVT image read (DADF)
Exposure Lamp OFF
Next document?
Yes
No
Operation after document

scanning
Figure 9-9

Operation after Document Scanning
The flow after document scanning is as follows:
End of CVT image read

control regi position
Has image read ended No

within specified time
since the last shading
compensation?
Carriage movement
Yes
AGC is performed.
AOC is performed.
Acquisition of shading compensation

data
Acquisition of white variation
compensation data
Carriage movement
document detection position.
Standby status
Figure 9-10

Document Scanning Steps
The CCD Image Sensor is used to read image data from the document. The
CCD Image Sensor output is adjusted to read data stably, and the read data
is compensated for.
The CCD Image Sensor output is adjusted with the gain/offset voltage of the
amplifier in the analog circuit. This adjustment includes AGC and AOC.
In addition, reference data is collected and compensation values are
calculated to compensate for the read image data. This compensation
includes shading compensation, white variation compensation, and black
variation compensation. These adjustment and compensation steps are
described below.
AGC (Auto Gain Control): white level coarse adjustment
AGC is the function that adjusts the gain so that the CCD Image Sensor
output becomes as specified when the Exposure Lamp is on. AGC adjusts
the white level of image coarsely. AGC is performed at initialization.
(1) The Exposure Lamp is turned on, and one line of image data on the
white reference plate is read in the main scan direction with the CCD
Image Sensor.
(2) The average of read values is obtained and it is compared with the
target AGC value.
(3) If the average is not within spec, the gain is adjusted and then the above
operations are performed until the average is within spec.
AOC Auto Offset Control
AOC is the function that adjusts the offset voltage so that the CCD Image
Sensor output becomes as specified when the Exposure Lamp is off. AOC
adjusts the black level of image. AOC is performed at initialization.
(1) The Exposure Lamp is turned off, and several lines of image data on the
white reference plate are read in the main scan direction with the CCD
Image Sensor.
(2) The difference between the average of the read values and the target
AOC value is calculated as the offset voltage.

Shading Compensation
Shading compensation is the function that compensates for variation in CCD

Image Sensor pixel sensitivity as well as variation in CCD Image Sensor
pixel output value that is caused by non-uniform illumination in the main
scan direction of the optical system.
Shading compensation is performed at initialization.
(1) The Exposure Lamp is turned on, and several lines of image data on the
white reference plate are read in the main scan direction with the CCD
image sensor.
(2) A shading compensation value is calculated based on the read image
data.
White Variation Compensation
White variation compensation is performed to compensate for variation in

light quantity of the Exposure Lamp.
White variation compensation includes two processes: acquisition of white
variation compensation reference data during initialization and white
variation compensation during document scanning.
Acquisition of white variation compensation reference data:
Image Sensor.
(2) The average of the read values is calculated as the white variation
compensation reference data.
White variation compensation:
Image Sensor.
(2) The average of the read values is compared with the white variation
compensation reference data to calculate the white level compensation
factor.
For the machine with a DADF, white variation compensation is performed at
both the white reference plate position of the platen and at the white
reference plate of the CVT read position.
Black Variation Compensation
Black variation compensation is performed to compensate for variation in

black level that is caused by the temperature drift of the CCD Image Sensor
and analog circuit.
Black variation compensation is performed during document scanning.
(1) The Exposure Lamp is turned off, and several lines of image data on the
Image Sensor.
(2) The black variation compensation factor is calculated from the average
of the read values.
For the machine with a platen, black variation compensation is performed at
the white reference plate position of the platen. For the machine with a
DADF, black variation compensation is performed at the CVT read position.

Image Data Flow
The document image data read with the CCD Image Sensor is converted to
electric signals and sent from the CCD PWB to the IIT/IPS PWB.
In the IIT/IPS PWB, the image data is compensated for using the
compensation values obtained through shading compensation, white
variation compensation, and black variation compensation.
Next, the compensated data is sent to the ESS PWB.

ROS
The ROS (Raster Output Scanner) makes the LDs (Laser Diodes) to
illuminate according to the image density data from the Controller (ESS
PWB) and performs raster scanning with the two laser beams, forming an
electrostatic latent image on the Drum surface.
The ROS of the Document Centre 236/286 allows the resolution to be

switched between 600 dpi and 1200 dpi. The Polygon Mirror has six planes.
WARNING
The laser beam is invisible and hazardous to human body. Before observing
the mechanism, be sure to check that the machine is not powered.
Instruction
Confirm the location of the part shown in Figure 9-11 on the actual machine
and in the BSD.
ROS Fan
ROS Unit
Figure 9-11
(1) ROS Unit

The ROS Unit incorporates the LD PWB, ROS Motor, and SOS PWB.
(2) ROS Fan

This fan cools the ROS Unit.

Internal Structure of ROS
Figure 9-12 shows the internal structure of the ROS.
CAUTION
Because high mechanical precision is required of the ROS, no internal
adjustment is allowed. Never open the Cover. If the ROS Unit becomes
faulty, assembly replacement is required.
SOS Mirror
LD PWB
Window
Collimate Lens SOS PWB
Slit
Cylinder Lens
Polygon Mirror
ROS Motor Lens L2
Lens L1
Rear
Figure 9-12

(1) LD PWB
On this PWB, are installed two LDs, LD1 and LD2. This PWB controls
two these LDs.
The LD PWB is connected to the ESS PWB and MCU PWB. It received
image data from the ESS PWB and control signals from the MCU PWB.
(2) ROS Motor

This motor drives the Polygon Mirror.
(3) SOS PWB

On this PWB is installed an SOS sensor.
The SOS sensor issues an SOS (Start Of Scan) signal to determine the
exposure start reference position in the main scan direction.

Laser Beam Flow
The laser beam emitted from the LD is expanded a little by the Collimate
Lens.
The expanded laser beam passes though the Slit and Cylinder Lens, being
emitted to the Polygon Mirror. The Cylinder Lens is used to condense the
laser beam onto the Polygon Mirror.
The Polygon Mirror having six planes is driven at high speed by the ROS
Motor. The incident angle and reflection angle change with the rotation of
the polygon mirror, emitting the laser beam in the axial direction of the drum.
The laser beam reflected by the Polygon Mirror passes through Lens L1,
Lens L2, and then Window, reaching the drum surface.
Among the laser beams emitted to the drum surface, the forefront beam is
reflected by the SOS Mirror to be lead to the SOS Sensor.
Upon detection of the laser beam, the SOS Sensor issues an SOS signal.

LD Light Quantity Setting
The LD PWB supports a function to compensate for the LD light quantity

automatically. LD light quantity automatic compensation is also called APC
(Adaptive Predictive Coding).
The target value of LD light quantity is set, and the LD light quantity is
automatically adjusted to the target value during printing. For the target
value calculation method, refer to Chain 9 Xerographics in Module 12.
APC includes initial APC and inter-image APC.
Initial APC
Initial APC is performed to stabilize the LD power output and prolong the life
of the LD.
Initial APC is performed at the following timings:

• At power-on
• When the interlock is opened or closed
• When printing starts
• When resolution is changed
The target value of LD light quantity is set with the ROS VREF OUT signal,
and the LASER DIODE ENABLE ON (L) +5VDC signal is turned on. When
this signal is turned on, LD PWB starts driving the LD to emit the laser
beams to the drum.
The LD2 light quantity is compensated for with the POWER CONTOROL2
ON (L) +5VDC signal. If no failure occurs, the LD1 light quantity is
compensated for with the POWER CONTOROL1 ON (L) +5VDC signal.
In the case printing starts, the LASER DIODE ENABLE ON (L) +5VDC signal
is held on. In other cases, the signal is turned off.
(For details on signal lines, refer to 6.4 “LASER CONTROL AND

SCANNING” in the BSD.)
Inter-image APC
Inter-image APC is performed to stabilize the LD power output.
Inter-image APC is performed at the beginning of the inter-image (between

prints made in succession). The target value of LD light quantity is set with
the ROS VREF OUT SIGNAL.

ROS Motor Control
This ROS Motor drives the Polygon Mirror and is controlled by the MCP
PWB.
The ROS Motor is turned on and off at the following timings:
ON timing:
• Upon receipt of a start instruction from the Controller (ESS PWB)
• At the start of printing
OFF timing:
• When a print start instruction has not been issued within 30 seconds
since the start instruction was issued from the Controller
• When a predetermined period of time has lapsed since printing ended

Training Material
Chain 7 Paper Supplying
Module 10 / 17
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CONTENTS
Module10 Chain7 Paper Supply.................................................................. 10-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 10-1
Configuration..................................................................................................................................10-2
Paper Path Layout.............................................................................................................. 10-3
Tray Operation.................................................................................................................... 10-6
Paper Size Detection in Trays (Standard Tray and 2TM) ................................................................10-9
Paper Size Detection in Tray (TTM) .............................................................................................10-11
Lifting up of Tray...........................................................................................................................10-13
Detection of Remaining Amount of Paper.....................................................................................10-14
Multiple Sheet Inserter (MSI) ........................................................................................... 10-15
Names and Functions of Parts .....................................................................................................10-15
MSI Paper Size Detection ............................................................................................................10-16

Module10 Chain7 Paper Supply
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain 7 Paper Supply of the Document
Centre 236/286.
Main functions of Chain 7 are as follows:
(1) Detects the size of the paper loaded in each tray or MSI (Multiple Sheet
Inserter).
(2) Lifts up a tray.

Configuration
Figure 10-1 shows the configuration of the paper loading section and paper
feed section of the Document Centre 236/286.
Finisher is connected.
Figure 10-1
The machine in the standard configuration has tray 1, tray 2, and MSI.
A 2Tray module (2TM) and a Tandem Tray Module (TTM) are available as
optional tray modules, and either one can be attached to the machine.
Table 10-1 summarizes tray specifications.

Table 10-1
Tray Standard/Optional Number of Universal feature*
loadable
sheets
Tray1 Standard 500 Available
Tray2 Standard 500 Available
Tray3 (2TM) Optional 500 Available
Tray4 (2TM) Optional 500 Available
Tray3 (TTM) Optional 800 Unavailable
Tray4 (TTM) Optional 1200 Unavailable
MSI Standard 100 Available
*: The universal feature allows you to use non-standard-size paper simply

by specifying its size (width and length in mm).

Paper Path Layout

Figure 10-2and Figure 10-3show the layout of paper path components.
Figure 10-2

To Tray2
Figure 10-3 TTM
Names of parts shown in Figure 10-2and Figure 10-3are as follows.
IOT section
(1) Offset Motor1
(2) Drum Motor
(3) Main Motor
(4) Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor
(6) Regi Clutch
(7) Take Away Roll Clutch
(8) Offset Home Sensor1
(9) Fuser Exit Sensor
(10) Regi Sensor
(11) Tray1 Paper Size Switch
(12) Tray1 No Paper Sensor
(13) Tray1 Level Sensor
(17) Tray2 Feed Out Sensor

Exit2 Unit section (Option: See “Module14 Chain10 Copy Transportation”.)
(18) Offset Motor2

(19) Exit2 Motor
(20) Exit Gate Solenoid
(21) Offset Home Sensor2
(22) Exit2 Sensor
(23) Face Up Gate Solenoid
Duplex Unit section (Option: See “Module14 Chain10 Copy Transportation”.)
(24) Duplex Motor

(25) Duplex Sensor
MSI section
(26) MSI Feed Solenoid

(27) MSI Paper Size Sensor
(28) MSI No Paper Sensor
2TM section (Option)
(29) 2TM Take Away Motor

(32) 2TM Take Away Roll Clutch
TTM section (Option)
(41) TTM Take Away Motor

(44) TTM Take Away Roll Clutch

Tray Operation
Trays of the 2TM are similar to the standard tray. The shape, types of
loadable media, and number of loadable sheets of the trays of the TTM are
different from those of the standard tray; however, the lift-up mechanism of
the trays of the TTM is similar to that of the standard tray.
Instruction
Confirm the parts shown in Figure 10-4, Figure 10-5, and Figure 10-6on the
Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor
Tray1 Level Sensor

Tray1 Paper Size Switch
Tray1 No Paper Sensor
(Functions of standard trays 1 and 2 and 2TM trays 3 and 4 are the same,
so components of only Tray1 are described.)
Figure 10-4


Tray3 Level Sensor
Figure 10-5 TTM (Tray3)
Tray4 Level Sensor

Figure 10-6 TTM (Tray4)


The Tray Paper Size Switch detects whether the tray is inserted and the
size of the paper loaded in the tray.

The Tray No Paper Sensor detects whether paper exists in the tray.

The Tray Level Sensor detects that the paper in the tray has been lifted
up to the position where the paper can be fed.

The Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor turns in the reverse direction (CCW) to
drive the Lift Up Shaft via gears, lifting up the Bottom Plate. This motor
turns in the normal direction (CW) to turn the Nudger Roll and Feed Roll.

Paper Size Detection in Trays (Standard Tray and 2TM)
The size of the paper loaded in the tray is judged according to the
combination of ON/OFF states of S/W1 to S/W5 in the Tray Paper Size
Switch section.
The protrusion at the rear of the tray changes with the movement of the
paper guide of the tray, changing the combination of ON/OFF states of S/W1
to S/W5.
Tray Paper Size Switch
Interlocked
Paper feed direction
Slides
Front
Figure 10-7
The MCU PWB detects the paper size according to the ANALOG signal and
DIGITAL signal from the Tray Paper Size Switch section.
The ANALOG signal notifies the MCU PWB of the amount of change in
output voltage.
If the combination of ON/OFF states of S/W1 to S/W4 changes, the internal
resistance of the Tray Paper Size Switch section also changes, changing the
output voltage from the Tray Paper Size Switch section.
The DIGITAL signal notifies the MCU PWB of only the ON/OFF state of
S/W5 regardless of the internal resistance of S/W1 to S/W4.
The Tray Paper Size Switch section uses +5VDC (Standard Tray1 and
Tray2) or +3.3 VDC (2TM Tray3 and Tray4).
The paper size is detected at predetermined intervals after power-on.
Figure 10-8

Table 10-2 summarizes the relationship between the ON/OFF states of S/W1
to S/W5 and the paper sizes.
The paper size “Tray In” listed in Table 10-2 indicates a non-standard pattern
that is not detected automatically.
The paper size erased with a double line indicates a non-standard paper
size.
Table 10-2
Paper Size ANALOG DIGITAL Output Voltage(V)
S/W1 S/W2 S/W3 S/W4 S/W5 +5VDC +3.3VDC
No Tray OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
4.66±0.05 3.06±0.05
Tray In OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
Tray In OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
4.33±0.05 2.85±0.05
Tray In OFF OFF OFF ON ON
5.5”x8.5”SEF/A5 SEF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
4.01±0.05 2.65±0.05
Tray In OFF OFF ON OFF ON
Tray In OFF OFF ON ON OFF
3.69±0.05 2.45±0.05
B5 SEF/ISO B5 SEF OFF OFF ON ON ON
Tray In OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
3.38±0.05 2.25±0.05
Tray In OFF ON OFF OFF ON
8.5”x13”SEF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
3.07±0.05 2.05±0.05
8.5”x14”SEF OFF ON OFF ON ON
A4 SEF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
2.75±0.05 1.85±0.05
8.5”x11”SEF/9”×11”SEF OFF ON ON OFF ON
8.5”x12.4”SEF OFF ON ON ON OFF
2.44±0.05 1.65±0.05
8”x10”SEF OFF ON ON ON ON
Tray In ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
2.15±0.05 1.46±0.05
12.6”x19.2”SEF/13”x19”SEF ON OFF OFF OFF ON
Tray In ON OFF OFF ON OFF
1.83±0.05 1.26±0.05
13”x18”SEF/12”x18”SEF/SRA3 ON OFF OFF ON ON
A4 LEF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
1.52±0.05 1.07±0.05
Tray In ON OFF ON OFF ON
A3 SEF ON OFF ON ON OFF
1.21±0.05 0.87±0.05
Tray In ON OFF ON ON ON
Tray In ON ON OFF OFF OFF
0.91±0.05 0.68±0.05
B5 LEF/ Executive LEF ON ON OFF OFF ON
8K SEF (TFX/GCO)/11”x15”SEF ON ON OFF ON OFF
0.60±0.05 0.49±0.05
B4 SEF ON ON OFF ON ON
8.5”x11”LEF ON ON ON OFF OFF
0.30±0.05 0.29±0.05
16K LEF(TFX/GCO) ON ON ON OFF ON
9”x11”LEF ON ON ON ON OFF
0.00±0.05 0.10±0.05
11”x17”LEF ON ON ON ON ON
The width of non-standard-size paper is detected according to the ON/OFF

pattern of S/W1 and S/W. Table 10-3summarizes the relationship between
ON/OFF patterns and paper widths.
Table 10-3
S/W1 S/W2 Paper Width (mm)
ON OFF 279.5 to 330.2
ON ON 228.7 to 296.9
OFF ON 182.1 to 256.9
OFF OFF 139.7 to 203.1

Paper Size Detection in Tray (TTM)
The size of the paper loaded in the tray is judged according to the
combination of ON/OFF states of S/W1 and S/W3 in the Tray Paper Size
Switch section.
The protrusion at the rear of the tray changes with the movement of the
paper guide of the tray, changing the combination of ON/OFF states of S/W1
and S/W3.
Tray Paper Size Switch
Interlocked
Paper feed direction
Front
Figure 10-9
The MCU PWB detects the paper size according to the ANALOG signal from
the Tray Paper Size Switch section.
The ANALOG signal notifies the MCU PWB of the amount of change in
output voltage.
If the combination of ON/OFF states of S/W1 and S/W3 changes, the
internal resistance of the Tray Paper Size Switch section also changes,
changing the output voltage from the Tray Paper Size Switch section.
The Tray Paper Size Switch section uses +3.3 VDC as the power supply
voltage.
The paper size is detected at predetermined intervals after power-on.
Figure 10-10

Table 10-4 summarizes the relationship between the ON/OFF states of S/W1
and S/W3 and the paper sizes.
Table 10-4
Paper Size ANALOG Output Voltage
S/W1 S/W2 +3.3VDC
No Tray OFF OFF 3.06±0.03
B5L/7.25"×10.5"L OFF ON 2.61±0.03
8.5"×11"L ON OFF 1.41±0.03
A4L ON ON 1.00±0.03

Lifting up of Tray
The feed side of the tray’s Bottom Plate is lifted up to the position where the
paper edge can be fed.
The tray is lifted up to accomplish the following purposes:
• Lifts up paper to the position where it can be fed

• Detects No Paper in the tray
• Detects the remaining amount of paper while the tray is being lifted up
Drawing out the optional tray releases gears, allowing the bottom plate to
moving down mechanically.
Lift-up Operation
• Figure 10-11 shows a schematic drawing of the tray that is not lifted up.
Tray Level Sensor: OFF (unshielded)
Tray Level
Sensor
Nudger Roll
Paper
Tray Feed/Lift MOT

Up Motor
Lift Up Shaft Bottom Plate
Figure 10-11
• Figure 10-12 shows a schematic drawing of the tray that is lifted up.
Tray Level Sensor: ON (shielded)
Tray Level Nudger Roll

Sensor
Paper
Tray Feed/Lift MOT

Up Motor
Lift Up Shaft Bottom Plate
Figure 10-12

Let’s take a look at the lift-up operation performed at the following timings:
(1) At power-on and interlock closing

Step 1
The Tray Level Sensor is checked.
When the Tray Level Sensor is OFF, Step 2 is executed.
When the Tray Level Sensor is ON, the procedure goes to Step 3.
Step 2
The Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor rotates counterclockwise (CCW) to lift the
Bottom Plate by the Lift Up Shaft.
When Tray Level Sensor ON is detected, the Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor
stops. After the Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor stops, the option tray is
mechanically held at the lifted position.
Step 3
The Feed Ready state is assumed and the option tray is not lifted.
(2) When the tray is inserted

Insertion of the tray is detected with the Tray Paper Size Switch section.
The tray is lifted up in the same step when the power is turned on or the
interlock is closed as mentioned above.
(3) During feed

When Tray Level Sensor OFF is detected during paper feed, the Tray
Feed/Lift Up Motor starts rotating counterclockwise (CCW) in a specified
time after feed is completed (because the Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor
rotates clockwise (CW) during feed) to lift the option tray.
Lift-up Prohibition Conditions
The tray cannot be lifted up in the following cases:
• When a Fail(71 210,72 210,73 210,74 210: Tray Lift Up error)

occurs
• When a jam occurs
• The interlock is released (Open).
• When the Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor of a tray is rotating, other trays are
not lifted.
Detection of Remaining Amount of Paper
The current amount of paper remaining in the tray is detected while the tray
is being lifted up.
When each tray is inserted, the time from the instance the Tray Feed/Lift Up
Motor is turned on to the instance the Tray Level Sensor is turned on
(shielded) is measured to determine the remaining amount of paper in four
steps, 25%, 50%, 75%, and full.

Multiple Sheet Inserter (MSI)

The naximum paper stack height of MSI is 10 mm.
(Reference: About 100 sheets of 4200 3R2047 20lb or about 95 sheets of
Business 80 ECF)
The MSI lifts the Retard Pad by spring force.
Therefore, the MSI does not have a Lift Up Motor to lift the Bottom Plate to
the feed height, like the one attached to a tray.
Instruction
Confirm the parts shown in Figure 10-13on the on the actual machine and in
the BSD.
MSI No Paper Sensor

MSI Paper Size Sensor
Figure 10-13
(1) MSI Paper Size Sensor

The MSI Paper Size Sensor detects the width (size in the main scan
direction) of paper loaded on the MSI.
(2) MSI No Paper Sensor

The MSI No Paper Sensor detects whether or not paper is loaded on the
MSI.

MSI Paper Size Detection
The MSI Paper Size Sensor detects the MSI paper size in the main scan
direction at the start of a print job that transports paper.
The MSI paper size in the subscan direction is detected by the time from
when the Regi Clutch becomes ON until when the trail edge of paper passes
the Regi Sensor.
MSI paper size detection in the main scan direction
The variable resistance of the MSI Paper Size Sensor is interlocked with the
MSI paper guide. Moving the guide changes the variable resistance value.
When the variable resistance is changed, the voltage from the MSI Paper
Size Sensor changes and affects the analog value. This enables the MCU
PWB to judge the paper size.
Table 10-5 shows the relationship between the paper size, the voltage at
each paper width, and the analog value.
Table 10-5
Paper Size Width (mm) Feed Length (mm) Voltage (V) Analog Value
Side guide stopper (MIN) 84 - 4.72 966
Paper detection range (MIN) 88.2 - 4.72 966
3.5”x8.5”SEF 88.9 215.9 4.71 963
Post Card SEF 101.6 152.4 4.48 916
5.5”x8.5”SEF 139.7 215.9 3.79 775
Postcard LEF 148 100 3.64 745
A6 LEF 148 105 3.64 745
A5 SEF 148 210 3.64 745
Post Card LEF 152.4 101.6 3.56 728
B6LEF 182 128.5 3.03 619
B5SEF 182 257 3.03 619
Monarch LEF 190.5 98.4 2.87 588
A5 LEF 210 148 2.52 516
A4 SEF 210 297 2.52 516
5.5”x8.5”LEF 215.9 139.7 2.41 494
5.5”x11”SEF(Letter) 215.9 279.4 2.41 494
5.5”x13”SEF(Legal) 215.9 330.2 2.41 494
5.5”x14”SEF(Legal) 215.9 355.6 2.41 494
DL LEF 220 110 2.34 479
C5 LEF 229 162 2.18 445
C4 SEF 229 324 2.18 445
Vertical (Long size) No.3 LEF 235 120 2.07 423
Com10LEF 241.3 104.8 1.95 400
B5 LEF 257 182 1.67 342
B4 SEF 257 364 1.67 342
Executive LEF 266.7 184.2 1.50 306
16K LEF TFX(PRC) 267(270) 194(195) 1.49(1.44) 305(294)
8K SEF TFX(PRC) 267(270) 389(390) 1.49(1.44) 305(294)
8.5”x11”SEF(Letter) 279.4 215.9 1.27 259
11x17”LEF 279.4 431.8 1.27 259
A4 LEF 297 210 0.95 194
A3 SEF 297 420 0.95 194
Stopper (MAX) 303 - 0.84 172

MSI paper size detection in the subscan direction
Table 10-7 shows the relationship between the paper size and the time from
when the Regi Clutch becomes ON until when the trail edge of paper passes
the Regi Sensor.
If the difference between the size of the transported paper in the subscan
direction and the paper size specified at the User Interface (UI) is not within
the allowable range (-13 to +10mm), the machine judges a size mismatching
error and stops after ejecting the paper under feed.
Table 10-6
Paper Size Width (mm) Feed Length Time (ms)
(mm)
3.5”x8.5”SEF 88.9 215.9 2399
Post Card SEF 101.6 152.4 1693
5.5”x8.5”SEF 139.7 215.9 2399
Postcard LEF 148 100 1111
A6 LEF 148 105 1166
A5 SEF 148 210 2333
Post Card LEF 152.4 101.6 1129
B6LEF 182 128.5 1428
B5SEF 182 257 2856
Monarch LEF 190.5 98.4 1093
A5 LEF 210 148 1650
A4 SEF 210 297 3633
5.5”x8.5”LEF 215.9 139.7 1552
5.5”x11”SEF(Letter) 215.9 279.4 3104
5.5”x13”SEF(Legal) 215.9 330.2 3669
5.5”x14”SEF(Legal) 215.9 355.6 3951
DL LEF 220 110 1222
C5 LEF 229 162 1800
C4 SEF 229 324 3600
Vertical (Long size) 235 120 1333
No.3 LEF
Com10LEF 241.3 104.8 1164
B5 LEF 257 182 2022
B4 SEF 257 364 4378
Executive LEF 266.7 184.2 2047
16K LEF TFX(PRC) 267(270) 194(195) 2156(2167)
8K SEF TFX(PRC) 267(270) 389(390) 4311(4333)
8.5”x11”SEF(Letter) 279.4 215.9 2733
11”x17”LEF 279.4 431.8 5133
A4 LEF 297 210 2333
A3 SEF 297 420 4667

Training Material
Chain 8 Paper Transportation
Module 11 / 17
TSC SDEG
CONTENTS
Module11 Chain8 Paper Feed and Transportation ..................................... 11-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 11-1
Paper Feed from Trays....................................................................................................... 11-2
Feed Operation of Trays ................................................................................................................11-5
MSI Feed ........................................................................................................................... 11-12
Names and Functions of Parts ..................................................................................................... 11-12
Paper Feed from MSI................................................................................................................... 11-13
Registration ...................................................................................................................... 11-16

Module11 Chain8 Paper Feed and Transportation
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain 8 Paper Feed and Transportation
of the Document Centre 236/286.
Main functions of Chain8 are as follows:
(1) Feeds paper from the tray or MSI(Multiple Sheet Inserter) to the
registration section.
(2) Controls the registration section.

Paper Feed from Trays

Let’s take a look at how paper is fed from the standard trays (Tray1 and
Tray2), 2Tray Module (2TM), and Tandem Tray Module (TTM) (Tray3 and
Tray 4) to the Regi Roll.
Instruction
BSD.
Regi Sensor
Regi Clutch
Take Away Roll Clutch
Tray2 Feed Out Sensor
Figure 11-1

2TM Take Away Roll Clutch
2TM Take Away Motor
Figure 11-2
TTM Take Away Roll Clutch
TTM Take Away Motor
Figure 11-3

(1) Regi Sensor

The Regi Sensor installed before the Regi Roll detects whether paper
exists in the Regi path.
(2) Regi Clutch

When ON, the Regi Clutch transmits the drive force of the Main Motor to
the Regi Roll.

The Tray2 Feed Out Sensor installed immediately after the Take Away
Roll detects whether paper exists here.
(4) Take Away Roll Clutch

When ON, the Take Away Roll Clutch transmits the drive force of the
Main Motor to the Take Away Roll
(5) Tray3 Feed Out Sensor (2TM)

The Tray3 Feed Out Sensor is installed immediately after the 2TM Take
Away Roll in the transport section of Tray3 and detects whether paper
exists on the 2TM path.
(6) Tray4 Feed Out Sensor (2TM)

Tray4 Feed Out Sensor is installed immediately after the 2TM Take
Away Roll in the transport section of Tray4 and detects that paper has
been transported from Tray4.
(7) 2TM Take Away Roll Clutch (2TM)

When ON, the 2TM Take Away Roll Clutch transmits the drive force of
the 2TM Take Away Motor to the 2TM Take Away Roll each in the
transport section of Tray3 and Tray4.
(8) 2TM Take Away Motor (2TM)

The 2TM Take Away Motor drives the 2TM Take Away Roll each in the
transport section of Tray3 and Tray4.
(9) Tray3 Feed Out Sensor (TTM)

Tray3 Feed Out Sensor installed immediately after the TTM Take Away
Roll detects whether paper exists in the TTM path.
(10) Tray4 Feed Out Sensor (TTM)

The Tray4 Feed Out Sensor installed immediately after the TTM Take
Away Roll, which is in the feed section of Tray4, detects whether paper
has been fed from Tray4.
(11) TTM Take Away Roll Clutch (TTM)

When ON, the TTM Take Away Roll Clutch transmits the drive force of
the TTM Take Away Motor to the TTM Take Away Rolls in the feed
sections of Tray3 and Tray4.
(12) TTM Take Away Motor (TTM)

The TTM Take Away Motor drives the TTM Take Away Rolls in the feed
sections of Tray3 and Tray4.

Feed Operation of Trays
Paper Supply System of Trays
The standard trays, 2TM, and TTM employ the basic paper supply system.
A tray consists of the Nudger Roll and the Tray Feed Roll that feed out paper,
the Retard Roll that is pressed against the Tray Feed Roll, the Support
Assembly linked to the Retard Roll to generate a certain amount of braking
torque, a spring that presses the Retard Roll against the Tray Feed Roll via
the Support Assembly, and others.
The Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor rotates in the normal direction (CW) to rotate
the Nudger Roll and Tray Feed Roll. Thus, the Nudger Roll comes in contact
with the paper, feeding the paper to the tapping section.
If only one sheet enters the tapping section, the friction force from the Tray
Feed Roll is applied in the paper feed direction and the retarding force from
the Retard Roll is applied in the opposite direction.
Since the friction force from the Tray Feed Roll is greater than the retarding
force from the Retard Roll, paper is fed in the paper feed direction.
Retarding force from Retard Roll
Friction force from Tray Feed Roll

Tray Feed Roll
Nudger Roll
Paper
Retard Roll
Support
Assembly Spring
Bottom Plate
Figure 11-4

When two sheets enter the paper tapping section, the friction force from the
Tray Feed Roll is applied to the first sheet in the paper feed direction and the
friction force between sheets is applied in the opposite direction.
Since the friction force from the Tray Feed Roll is greater than the friction
force between sheets, the first sheet is fed in the paper feed direction.
Friction force between sheets
Friction force from Tray Feed Roll

Tray Feed Roll
Nudger Roll
Paper
Retard Roll
Support
Assembly Spring
Bottom Plate
Figure 11-5
For the second sheet, the friction force between sheets is applied in the
paper feed direction and the retarding force from the Retard Roll is applied in
the opposite direction. Since the retarding force is greater than the friction
force between sheets, the second sheet is prevented from being fed in the
paper feed direction.
Retarding force from Retard Roll

Tray Feed Roll
Friction force
between sheets Nudger Roll
Paper
Retard Roll
Support
Assembly Spring
Bottom Plate
Figure 11-6

Timing of Paper Feed from Tray1
(1) First sheet feed control
• Feed on timing
After lapse of predetermined time since job generation, the Tray1
Feed/Lift Up Motor starts running in the normal direction. As the Tray1
Feed/Lift Up Motor runs in the normal direction, the Nudger Roll and
Tray1 Feed Roll rotate and at the same time the Nudger Roll comes in
contact with the paper, thus feeding the paper to the Regi Roll.
• Feed off timing

After lapse of predetermined time since detection of the fed paper by the
Regi Sensor, the Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor starts decelerating to a halt.
Figure 11-7
(2) Feed control of second and subsequent sheets
• Feed on timing
After lapse of predetermined time since start of feed of the first sheet
toward the transfer position (the Regi Clutch is engaged (energized)),
the Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor starts running in the normal direction.
The timing the Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor starts running in the normal
direction depends on the paper size.
• Feed off timing

The feed off timing is the same as that of the first sheet.
(3) Pushing Control (Tray 1 only)

This applies to a 298mm-or-more paper feed length.
• Feed On timing
A specified time after the first/second sheet feed on timing, Tray1
Feed/Lift Up Motor is driven forward.
• Feed Off timing

A specified time after the feed on timing, Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor is
decelerated. After then, Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor is turned off.
The timing for turning off Tray1 Feed/Lift Up Motor depends on the
paper size.

Timing of Paper Feed from Tray2
(1) First sheet feed control
• Feed on timing
After lapse of predetermined time since job generation, the Tray2
Feed/Lift Up Motor starts running in the normal direction. As the Tray2
Feed/Lift Up Motor runs in the normal direction, the Nudger Roll and
Tray2 Feed Roll rotate and at the same time the Nudger Roll comes in
contact with the paper, thus feeding the paper.
After lapse of the predetermined time since start of feed, the Take Away
Roll Clutch is engaged to transmit the drive force of the Take Away
Motor to the Take Away Roll, feeding the paper to the Regi Roll.
• Feed off timing

Tray2 Feed Out Sensor, Tray2 Feed/Lift Up Motor starts decelerating to
a halt.
Regi Sensor, the Take Away Roll Clutch is released. (The Take Away
Roll Clutch release timing depends on the paper size. Only for the last
sheets fed from Tray2 to Tray4, the Take Away Roll Clutch is released
after the trail edge of each sheet has passed the Tray2 Feed Out
Sensor.)
Figure 11-8
(2) Feed control of second and subsequent sheets
• Feed on timing
When feeding the second or later sheet from the Tray2, the Tray2
Feed/Lift Up Motor starts rotating clockwise after a specified time from
when the previous sheet has started moving to the transfer position (the
Regi Clutch becomes ON).
The clockwise rotation start timing of the Tray2 Feed/Lift Up Motor
differs depending on the paper size.
• Feed off timing

The feed off timing is the same as that (for) of the first sheet.

2TM (Tray3/4) feed timing
(1) Feed control for the first sheet
• Feed ON timing
When feeding the first sheet from 2TM (Tray3/4), the 2TM Take Away
Motor is switched ON before feed operation.
After a specified time from when a job has occurred, the Tray Feed/Lift
Up Motor of the paper feed tray starts rotating clockwise. When the Tray
Feed/Lift Up Motor rotates clockwise, the Nudger Roll and Tray Feed
Roll turn and the Nudger Roll contacts the paper to transport.
After a specified time from the start of paper feed, the 2TM Take Away
Roll Clutch is switched ON. When the 2TM Take Away Roll Clutch is
switched ON, driving force from the 2TM Take Away Motor is conveyed
to the 2TM Take Away Roll each in the transport section of Tray3 and
Tray4.
After a specified time from when the Tray3 Feed Out Sensor has
detected the transported paper, the Take Away Roll Clutch is switched
ON.
When the Take Away Roll Clutch is switched ON, driving force from the
Main Motor is conveyed to the Take Away Roll to transport the paper to
the Regi Roll.
• Feed OFF timing

After a specified time from the start of paper feed, the rotation speed of
the Tray Feed/Lift Up Motor of the paper transport tray is reduced.
If the paper has been transported from Tray3, the Tray3 Feed Out
Sensor detects the paper and the Tray3 Feed/Lift Up Motor stops.
If the paper has been transported from Tray4, the Tray4 Feed Out
Sensor detects the paper and the Tray4 Feed/Lift Up Motor stops.
After a specified time from when the Tray3 Feed Out Sensor has
detected paper from Tray3 or Tray4, the 2TM Take Away Roll Clutch is
switched OFF.
After a specified time from when the Regi Sensor has detected the
transported paper, the Take Away Roll Clutch is switched OFF. (The
Take Away Roll Clutch OFF timing differs depending on the paper size.
Only when the last sheet is fed from the Tray2/3/4, the Take Away Roll
Clutch is switched OFF after the trail edge of the sheet passes the Tray2
Feed Out Sensor.)
The 2TM Take Away Motor or Take Away Motor is switched OFF after
the trail edge of the last sheet passes the Regi Sensor.

Figure 11-9
(2) Feed control for the second or later sheet
• Feed ON timing
When feeding the second or later sheet from the 2TM (Tray3/4), the
Feed/Lift Up Motor of the tray starts rotating clockwise after a specified
time from when the previous sheet has started moving to the transfer
position (the Regi Clutch becomes ON).
• Feed OFF timing

The feed OFF timing is the same as for the first sheet.

Timing of Paper Feed from TTM (Tray3 and Tray4)
Figure 11-10 shows the paper feed route. The paper feed operation is the
same as that of the 2TM.
Figure 11-10

MSI Feed
This section explains paper transportation from the MSI to Regi Roll.
Instruction
BSD.
MSI Feed Solenoid
Figure 11-11
(1) MSI Feed Solenoid

When ON, the MSI Feed Solenoid conveys driving force from the Main
Motor to the MSI Feed Roll.

Paper Feed from MSI
Paper feed system of MSI
The MSI consists of MSI Feed Roll to feed out paper, Plate Bottom and
Spring NF to press paper against MSI Feed Roll, and Retard Pad and Spring
Pad to prevent multi-feed. The Pad Bottom attached to the Plate Bottom
prevents the last sheet from deviating.
For the MSI, the MSI Feed Solenoid is switched ON and driving force from
the Main Motor is conveyed to the MSI Feed Roll to transport the paper to
the readying section.
If only one sheet enters the readying section, it receives friction force from
the MSI Feed Roll in the feed direction and inhibition force from the Retard
Pad in the reverse feed direction.
In this case, the paper is transported in the feed direction because the
friction force from the MSI Feed Roll is greater than the inhibition force from
the Retard Pad.
Friction force from

MSI Feed Roll Inhibition force
from Retard Pad
MSI Feed Roll
Paper
Retard Pad
Spring Pad
Plate Bottom
Spring NF Pad Bottom
Figure 11-12

If two sheets enter the readying section, the first sheet received friction force
from the MSI Feed Roll in the feed direction and inter-paper friction force in
the revere feed direction.
The first sheet is transported in the feed direction because the friction force
from the MSI Feed Roll is greater.
Friction force
MSI Feed Roll
Inter-paper
MSI Feed Roll friction force
Paper
Retard Pad
Spring Pad
Plate Bottom
Figure 11-13
The second sheet receives inter-paper friction force in the feed direction and
inhibition force from Retard Pad in the reverse feed direction. The second
sheet can be prohibited from transportation in the feed direction because the
inhibition force from the Retard Pad is greater than the inter-paper friction
force.
Inter-paper
friction force
Inhibition force
MSI Feed Roll from Retard Pad
Paper
Retard Pad
Spring Pad
Plate Bottom
Figure 11-14

Feed timings of MSI tray
(1) Feed control for the first sheet
• Feed ON timing
When feeding the first sheet from the MSI, the MSI Feed Solenoid is
switched ON after a specified time from when a job has occurred.
When the MSI Feed Solenoid is switched ON, driving force from the
Main Motor is conveyed to the MSI Feed Roll to transport the paper to
the Regi Roll through the MSI Take Away Roll.
• Feed OFF timing

After a specified time from when the MSI Feed Solenoid has been
switched ON, the MSI Feed Solenoid is switched OFF.
(2) Feed control for the second or later sheet
• Feed ON timing
When feeding the second or later sheet, the MSI Feed Solenoid is
switched ON after a specified time from when the previous sheet has
started moving to the transfer position (the Regi Clutch becomes ON).
The MSI Feed Solenoid ON timing differs depending on the paper size.
• Feed OFF timing

After a specified time when the MSI Feed Solenoid has been switched
ON, the MSI Feed Solenoid is switched OFF.
Regi Clutch MOT Main Motor

Regi Roll
Regi Sensor
MSI Feed Solenoid
MSI Feed Roll
MSI MSI Take Away

Roll
Figure 11-15

Registration
Once transported to the Regi Roll, paper is hit against the Regi Roll to align
the lead edge of the paper with that of the image. Hitting against the Regi
Roll loops the paper. This loop is to true up the lead edges of paper.
Regi Clutch ON timing
After a specified time after the Regi Sensor has detected paper, the Regi
Clutch is switched ON.
The Regi Clutch ON timing differs depending on the paper size and Duplex
mode.
When the Regi Clutch is switched ON, driving force from the Main Motor is
conveyed to the Regi Roll to transport the paper to the transfer position.
Regi Clutch OFF timing
After a specified time from when the trail edge of the transported paper has
passed the Regi Sensor, the Regi Clutch is switched OFF.

Training Material
Chain 9 Xerographics
Module 12 / 17
TSC SDEG
CONTENTS
Module12 Chain9 Xerographics..................................................................... 12-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 12-1
CRUM Control..................................................................................................................... 12-2
Theory of Operation of Wireless CRUM .........................................................................................12-4
CRUM Read-Write Timings ............................................................................................................12-5
Detection of CRU Replacement .....................................................................................................12-6
Xerographics/Developer .................................................................................................... 12-7
Charging ........................................................................................................................................12-9
Development................................................................................................................................12-10
Transfer........................................................................................................................................ 12-11
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................12-11
Toner Dispenser ............................................................................................................... 12-12
Process Control ............................................................................................................... 12-14
Schematic Function Block Diagram..............................................................................................12-14
About Sensors .............................................................................................................................12-15
Potential Control ..........................................................................................................................12-16
ROS LD Light Quantity Control ....................................................................................................12-16
Toner Dispensing .........................................................................................................................12-17
No-toner State Detection ..............................................................................................................12-18
Toner Recovery............................................................................................................................12-19

Module12 Chain9 Xerographics
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain9 Xerographics of the Document
Centre 236/286.
Major functions of Chain 9 are as follows:
(1) Controls the CRUM (Customer Replaceable Unit Memory).

(2) Controls drum charging, development, transfer, and cleaning.
(3) Supplies toner from the Toner Cartridge to the Xero/Deve Cartridge.
(4) Provides process control.
Figure 12-1 shows the layout of the Xerographics section.
Cleaning Blade
BCR
DTS
Laser Beam
BTR
Magnet Roll
Drum
Paper
Figure 12-1

CRUM Control
The Document Centre 236/286 uses a wireless CRUM (Customer
Replaceable Unit Memory).
The Xero/Deve Cartridge and Toner Cartridge have a CRU(Customer
Replaceable Unit) respectively.
Functions of the CRUM are as follows:
• Storing the Drum/Toner characteristics to ensure the number of prints in

performance specifications
• Storing the Drum& ATC Sensor characteristics to ensure the image
quality
• Storing the Drum/Toner characteristics to detect the end of life
• Storing the mechanical characteristics and holding the history of use for
survey at collection
• Preventing the erroneous insertion of a CRU for different destination
• Managing the CRU reuse count
• Check CRU replacement.

Instruction
Confirm the part shown in Figure 12-2 on the actual machine and in the
BSD.
Xero CRUM PWB

Toner CRUM PWB
Xero CRUM Tag
Toner CRUM Tag
Figure 12-2
(1) Xero CRUM PWB

The Xero CRUM PWB is a board for communication with the Xero
CRUM Tag on the Xero/Deve Cartridge.
(2) Xero CRUM Tag

The Xero CRUM Tag is a nonvolatile read-write memory board mounted
on the Xero/Deve Cartridge and stores information of the Xero/Deve
Cartridge.
(3) Toner CRUM PWB

The Toner CRUM PWB is a board for communication with the Toner
CRUM Tag on the Toner Cartridge.
(4) Toner CRUM Tag

The The Toner CRUM Tag is a non-volatile read-write memory board
mounted on the Toner Cartridge and stores information of the Toner
Cartridge.

Theory of Operation of Wireless CRUM
Document Centre 236/286 uses the wireless technology for communication

with the CRU.
The non-contact data authentication system using the wireless technology is
called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
A modem circuit and a reader antenna coil are placed on the CRUM PWB
and a Tag device is placed on the Cartridge side for non-contact data
transmission and reception. Figure 12-3 shows a configuration outline of the
RFID application.
Cartridge
Tag antenna coil
CRUM Tag
Tag device
Leader antenna coil
MCU PWB CRUM PWB
Modem circuit
Transmit circuit Tuning capacitor
Receive circuit
Figure 12-3

If a carrier wave is emitted from the Leader antenna coil on the CRUM PWB,
an electromagnetic induction effect induces electromotive force in the Tag
antenna coil. This induced electromotive force can operate the Tag device.
The leader antenna coil receives modulated waveform data from the Tag
device.
Since the Tag device does not have power to transmit data to the CRUM
PWB, a technology called load modulation is used for data transmission from
the Tag device.
The load modulation system synchronizes transmission data with the
information of 1s and 0s on the Tag device side to change the Tag device
load impedance.
With changes of the Tag device load impedance, the leader circuit current
changes. The CRUM PWB demodulates the fine circuit current changes to
read the Tag device data.
CRUM Read-Write Timings
The CRUM PWB reads data from the CRUM Tag when one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
• Both the Left Cover Interlock Switch and Front Cover Interlock Switch
are closed
• Initialization is completed after engine reset.
The CRUM PWB writes data into the CRUM Tag when all of the following
conditions are satisfied:
• All the machine motors are off.

• The HVPS is off.
• The Front Cover Interlock Switch is closed.
• The Left Cover Interlock Switch is closed.
More specifically, data is written into the CRUM Tag at the following timings:
• A job is finished and the motors and HVPS have stopped.

• The machine has stopped due to a jam or another failure.

Detection of CRU Replacement
The IOT retains “Previous replacement information”.

The CRUM Tag reports “1” to the process controller when the CRU is
replaced; “0” when the CRU is not replaced.
When the CRU is replaced, the CRUM Tag reports “1” to the process
controller. Immediately after this, the process controller writes “1” in
“Previous replacement information”.
When recovery is completed, “0” is written in “Previous replacement
information”
If the power is turned off or the Front Cover Interlock Switch or Left Cover
Interlock Switch is activated before the recovery is completed, “1” is held set
in “Previous replacement information,” allowing the CRU to start recovery
when the power is turned on next time. (For details on the recovery, refer to
“Xero/Deve Cartridge recovery.”)

Xerographics/Developer
This section explains drum charging, development, transfer, and cleaning.
Instruction
BSD.
DTS
BTR
Cleaning Blade
Finger
BCR
Magnet Roll
HUM and TAMP Sensor
Xero/Deve Cartridge
Auger HVPS
Thermostat
Drum Heater
Figure 12-4

(1) Xero/Deve Cartridge

The Xero/Deve Cartridge mainly consists of the following components:
• Drum
The Drum has a photoconductive layer (insulator under no light and
conductor under light) outside and a conductive layer (aluminum
cylinder) inside.
This photoconductor holds charge on the surface in a dark place and
conducts it when exposed to light.
• BCR (Bias Charge Roll)

The BCR charges the Drum surface evenly with negative charge.
• Auger
The Auger is a spiral agitator to stir toner supplied from the Toner
Cartridge and carrier in the Xero/Deve Cartridge.
• Magnet Roll
The Magnet Roll holds a thin layer of developer on its surface and
transports the toner to the gap between the Drum and the Magnet Roll.
• Finger
The Finger physically prevents paper from being rolled in.
• Cleaning Blade
The Cleaning Blade scrapes the toner remaining after the transfer step
from the Drum surface.
(2) HVPS (High Voltage Power Supply)

The HVPS generates power to the BCR, Magnet Roll, and BTR.
(3) HUM (Humidity) and TAMP (Temperature) Sensor

The HUM and TAMP Sensor detect the humidity and temperature in the
machine.
(4) BTR (Bias Transfer Roll)

The BTR is a conductive roller that transfers a toner image from the
Drum surface to paper.
(5) DTS (Detach Saw)

The Detach Saw (DTS) eliminates the positive charge from the back of
paper to reduce the force of paper attracted to the Drum.
(6) Drum Heater (Option FX)

The Drum Heater keeps the Drum at a certain temperature or higher to
prevent problems at a low temperature.
(7) Thermostat (Option FX)

The Thermostat turns off the Drum Heater circuit when the Drum Heater
has reached a certain temperature or higher.

Charging
The Drum is rotated and its surface is charged evenly with negative charge
by discharge from the BCR.
The BCR always contacting the Drum surface follows the Drum rotation.
The BCR is a conductive roll receiving discharge voltage from the HVPS and
outputs discharge from negative DC voltage superposed with AC voltage.
BCR discharge is output at small spacing near the contact section with the
Drum.
Photoconductive
layer
Conductive
layer
- BCR HVPS
-
-
Drum
- - - - -
+++++
Potential on
Drum surface
Drum
- - - - - -
- - - - - - -V
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
0
Figure 12-5

Development
Toner is electrically deposited to an invisible electrostatic latent image on the

Drum surface to form a visible toner image.
Toner is supplied from the Toner Cartridge and agitated with carrier by a
spiral agitator called Auger in the Xero/Deve Cartridge.
Agitation gives negative charge to the toner and positive charge to the
carrier by friction charging to make them electrically adsorb each other.
Since the carrier is a magnetic substance, it is attracted to the Magnet Roll
having magnetic force and forms an even layer when passing the Trimmer.
The Magnet Roll is covered with a thin conductive sleeve.
To this conductive sleeve, the HVPS supplies Deve Bias that is negative DC
voltage.
The Deve Bias enables the Magnet Roll to keep negative constant voltage
against the photoconductive layer of the Drum. Compared with the Magnet
Roll, the potential is lower where the negative charge is not reduced on the
Drum surface and higher where the negative charge is reduced on the Drum
surface.
Therefore, the toner charged with negative charge is attracted only from the
Magnet Roll to a part of less negative charge (electrostatic latent image) on
the Drum surface to form a toner image on the Drum.
When the toner is deposited, the negative charge increases at the deposited
part and the potential decreases to reduce the toner attraction force.
Drum surface
+ Positive charge
- - - - - -
Toner image
+
- - - - - -
- - Negative charge - - - - - -
Toner - - - - - -
-
+
- - - - - -
+ --
Carrier - - - - - -
+
- - - - - -
Trimmer
Drum + --
+ -
-
-
+
-
-
Auger
--
+
-
- HVPS Potential on
++
-
- - -
- Drum
-
-
- -
-
-V
-
Developing
Magnet Roll bias
-
-
Figure 12-6

Transfer
The Bias Transfer Roll (BTR) transfers a toner image form on the Drum to
paper.
The BTR is a conductive roller that receives high voltage from the HVPS.
When paper passes between the BTR and the Drum, the BTR gives positive
charge to the back of paper.
The toner image on the Drum surface is attracted by the positive charge of
the paper and transferred from the Drum to the front of paper.
Because of the positive charge given by the BTR, the paper is attracted by
the negative charge on the Drum. The Detach Saw (DTS) eliminates the
positive charge from the back of paper to reduce the force of paper attracted
to the Drum. The Finger physically prevents paper from being rolled in.
Finger + Positive charge Drum surface

Paper - Negative charge
-
- - - - - -
-
Toner
-
- - - - - -
+
-
DTS
+
- - - - - -
- -
- - - - - -
++
- -
Non-transferred
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
toner
- - -
+++
- - - - - -
++
BTR
- - -
+++
Drum
Potential on
+++
- - -
+
Drum
++
HVPS -V
-- -
+
-
+
-
+
+
- -
0
-
-
Figure 12-7
Cleaning
The Cleaning Blade removes non-transferred toner left on the drum.

When negative high voltage (opposite to the voltage at the transfer step) is
given to the BTR, the toner deposited on the BTR is transferred to the Drum
to clean the BTR surface.

Toner Dispenser
This section explains the mechanism of toner supply from the Toner
Cartridge to the Xero/Deve Cartridge.
Instruction
BSD.
Dispense Motor
Agitator
Conveyor Auger
ATC Sensor
Figure 12-8

(1) Dispense Motor

The Dispense Motor drives the Agitator in the Toner Cartridge to stir the
toner and also drives the Conveyor Auger to send the toner to the
Xero/Deve Cartridge.
(2) ATC Sensor

The Automatic Toner Control (ATC) Sensor is mounted on the
Xero/Deve Cartridge to detect the toner concentration.
In the Document Centre 236/286, the Toner Cartridge and Xero/Deve

Cartridge are separate but connected through a transport path.
When the Dispense Motor rotates, the toner is transported from the
Toner Cartridge to the developing unit in the Xero/Deve Cartridge. The
toner concentration is detected in the developing unit.

Process Control
The Process Controller protects the image quality from temperature or
humidity change or transition in the machine to provide always stable image
quality.
To prevent the deterioration of image quality, the potentials (BCR) and the
light quantity of ROS LD are controlled.
The correction items of Document Centre 236/286 against the deterioration

of image quality are not only the temperature and humidity but also the
cumulative number of drum rotations.
If the cumulative number of drum rotations increases, the film on the drum
surface is worn and the image quality deteriorates.
Toner control for toner dispensing, no-toner state detection, and toner
recovery are also explained here.
Schematic Function Block Diagram
ATC Target
Temperature
Humidity ATC
(PR_cyc)
ICDC ATC
Image Count ATC Sensor
Image ROS Drum Development Transfer Fuser
LD light qty. Charge Toner Cartridge

(BCR) ATC
ICDC UI Display:
Temperature
Humidity (Pre Near)
Temperature Dispense (Empty)
PR_cyc Humidity disp time
ATC (Dispense Motor)
PR_cyc
M/C:
ATC Stop/Recovery
ICDC
Temperature
Hum And Temp Sensor
Humidity
Figure 12-9

About Sensors
The Process Controller executes various operations with temperature,

humidity, and toner concentration data. The HUM and TEMP Sensor check
the temperature and humidity in the machine and the ATC Sensor checks
the toner concentration in the developing unit. The developing unit and ATC
Sensor are contained in the Xero/Deve Cartridge.
HUM and TEMP Sensor Check
The HUM and TEMP Sensor check the temperature and humidity
independently.
When the power is ON, the HUM and TEMP Sensor values are always
monitored to measure the temperature and humidity in the machine.
The temperature measuring method is as follows:

(1) The HUM and TEMP Sensor values are read 10 times at equal intervals
in one second.
(2) The 8-point values excluding the maximum and minimum are averaged.
(3) The current temperature is calculated from the average value according
to the temperature conversion table.
The humidity measuring method is similar to the above.

The temperature and humidity in the machine are updated every second.
ATC Sensor Check
At power on and return from power save mode, the ATC Sensor executes a
fault check. If a fault is detected when the Xero/Deve Cartridge is not new,
the UI displays the fault and the machine stops.
The ATC Sensor checks the toner concentration in the developing unit at
every print when the developing unit (Magnet Roll) is driven. If the
developing unit stops, this check is suspended.
The measuring method is as follows:

(1) The ATC Sensor value is read several times at 12 ms intervals.
(2) The read values excluding a few from the maximum and also from the
minimum are averaged.
(3) The difference between maximum and minimum is also calculated.
(4) The average read value is corrected to determine the ATC output value
(current toner concentration).
(5) If the difference between maximum and minimum is beyond the
prescribed value and the ATC output value is not between the upper and
lower threshold values, the UI displays a warning.
After an ATC Sensor check, the ATC target value is calculated.

For calculating the ATC target value, the temperature and humidity
correction values calculated from the temperature and humidity in the
machine and the developing material deterioration correction value
calculated from the cumulative drum rotation time are added to the standard
ATC target value.

Potential Control
For Document Centre 236/286 potential control, the charge voltage (output
from the BCR) is corrected.
Correction factors by temperature and humidity in the machine and the

cumulative number of drum rotations are added to calculate the charge
voltage correction values.
Potential control is executed at the following timings:

• At power on
• At return from Power Save Mode
• At the start of a print job
ROS LD Light Quantity Control
Correction factors by temperature and humidity in the machine, the

cumulative number of drum rotations, and no-toner state detection are added
to calculate the quantity of ROS LED light for image exposure to the drum.
The quantity of ROS LD light is controlled at the following timings:

• At power on
• At return from Power Save Mode
• At the start of a print job
• When the number of prints has reached the level of changing the LD
quality in a print job.

Toner Dispensing
This control function supplies toner from the Toner Cartridge to the
developing unit in the Xero/Deve Cartridge to keep optimum toner
concentration in the developing unit.
The Document Centre 236/286 calculates the dispensing time using ICDCs
concomitantly(together) with ATC.
ATC Dispensing
The dispensing time is calculated from the toner concentration in the

developing unit.
The difference between ATC target value and ATC output value is calculated
(see "ATC Sensor Check"). From this difference, the AC dispensing time is
calculated.
ICDC Dispensing
The dispensing time is calculated from the number of pixels in image data.
From each print, pixels of image per page are counted. From the ICDC count,
the dispensing time per sheet is calculated.
Dispense Motor Drive
The Dispense Motor is driven for the dispensing time calculated from ATC
and ICDC.
The calculated dispensing time is accumulated as the dispense buffer time.

If the dispense buffer time becomes longer than the prescribed time, the
Dispense Motor is driven for the unit dispensing time. Then the Dispense
Motor drive time is subtracted from the dispense buffer time.
The actual Dispense Motor drive time is added to determine the cumulative
Dispense Motor rotation time.

No-toner State Detection
In the Document Centre 236/286, the Toner Cartridge and developing unit
are separate but connected through a transport path.
When the Dispense Motor rotates, the toner is transported from the Toner
Cartridge to the developing unit. The toner concentration is controlled in the
developing unit.
A no-toner state is detected when all the toner in the Toner Cartridge has
been consumed and the toner concentration in the developing unit has
become low.
A no-toner state is Pre Near, Near Empty, and Empty.

For Pre Near, the UI displays a warning.
Near Empty is only stored in memory as an internal state and the UI displays
nothing.
For Empty, the UI displays a failure message and the machine stops.
Pre Near
The Toner Cartridge is getting short of toner but there is still toner on the
toner transport path.
This state is detected when the remaining toner in the Toner Cartridge has
become approx.25% or less. The remaining toner quantity is calculated from
the cumulative Dispense Motor rotation time.
Near Empty
There is no more toner in the Toner Cartridge or on the toner transport path
and the toner concentration in the developing unit is going down.
Empty
There is no more toner in the Toner Cartridge or on the toner transport path
and the toner concentration in the developing unit is so low that prints cannot
be output.
If the cumulative ICDC count (see "ICDC Dispensing") becomes greater than
the prescribed value in the Near Empty state, the Empty state is judged.

Toner Recovery
Toner recovery can be classified into Toner Cartridge recovery and

Xero/Deve Cartridge recovery.
Toner recovery operation is executed at the following timings:

• When toner recovery is judged to be necessary, turn power on, or
recover from Power save mode.
• When the Empty state is judged
If a failure occurs at the above timings, toner recovery is not executed.
If toner recovery is executed, it takes long until the toner concentration in the
developing unit returns to the printing level. Therefore, printing during toner
recovery can be enabled for NVM adjustment in DIAG mode.
Table 12-1explains the NVM Chain- Link code.
Table 12-1
Chain Link Item Initial Setting Range
0: No toner recovery before job
Enable or
Enables printing during recovery.
disable toner
753 717 0 1: Toner recovery before job
recovery before
Disables printing during recovery.
job
2: R&D section Only(Not used in field)
Toner Cartridge Recovery
If the Empty state is judged, the UI displays a message to prompt the

replacement of Toner Cartridge. If the Toner Cartridge is replaced in this
state, toner recovery is executed. Intensive toner supply from the Toner
Cartridge restores the toner concentration in the developing unit and
stabilizes the image quality.
Xero/Deve Cartridge Recovery
As the Xero/Deve Cartridge becomes close to the end of life, the UI displays
a message to prompt the replacement of Xero/Deve Cartridge. If the
Xero/Deve Cartridge is replaced in this state, Xero/Deve Cartridge recovery
is executed. The Drum in the Xero/Deve Cartridge and the Magnet Roll are
rotated to form an even layer of developer on the Magnet Roll (Xero/Deve
Cartridge Recovery 1). At the same time, the toner in the developing unit
may be replenished from the Toner Cartridge (Xero/Deve Cartridge
Recovery 5).

Relationship between Pre-replacement Cartridge Statuses and

Toner Recovery Operation
Table 12-2 gives the relationship between the statuses of the Xero/Deve
Cartridge and Toner Cartridge before replacement and the recovery
operation.
Table 12-2
Xero/Deve Toner Replacement Recovery
Cartridge Cartridge
Status Status
Replace Toner No recovery
Cartridge only. operation
Replace Xero/Deve Xero/Deve Cartridge
Cartridge only. Recovery 1
Pre Near
Replace Toner Xero/Deve Cartridge
Cartridge and Recovery 1
Xero/Deve Cartridge
together.
Near End
Replace Toner Toner Cartridge
Cartridge only. Recovery
Empty
Xero/Deve Cartridge
together.
Replace Toner M/C still stops.
Cartridge only.
Pre Near
Xero/Deve Cartridge
together.
End
Replace Toner M/C still stops.
Cartridge only.
Empty
Xero/Deve Cartridge
together.

Training Material
Chain 10 Fuser
Module 13 / 17
TSC SDEG
CONTENTS
Module13 Chain10 Fuser............................................................................. 13-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 13-1
Fusing of Toner .................................................................................................................. 13-2
Details about Fuser Unit.................................................................................................................13-3
Fuser Temperature Control ............................................................................................................13-5
Warm Up........................................................................................................................................13-6
Standby..........................................................................................................................................13-8
Low Power Mode .........................................................................................................................13-10
Print .............................................................................................................................................13-11
Anti-flickering Measures...............................................................................................................13-13
Fail...............................................................................................................................................13-13
Feed of Print ..................................................................................................................... 13-14
Ejection of Completed Print..........................................................................................................13-15
Fuser Fan Control ........................................................................................................................13-15

Module13 Chain10 Fuser
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain 10 Fuser of the Document Centre
236/286.
Main functions of Chain10 Fuser are as follows:
(1) Fuses the unfixed toner image, which has been transferred to the paper
with BTR, to the paper by applying heat and pressure to make a
completed print.
(2) Ejects the completed print.

Fusing of Toner
Let’s take a look at the mechanism that fuses an unfixed toner image to the
paper by applying heat and pressure.
Instruction
BSD.
Fuser Unit
Figure 13-1
(1) Fuser Unit

The main body of the Fuser that consists of the Heat Roll, Pressure Roll,
Heater Rod, Thermostats, and Thermistors.

Details about Fuser Unit
Internal Structure of Fuser Unit
Rear Thermistor
Center Thermistor
Pressure Roll
Main Heater Rod Hear Roll
Thermostat
Sub Heater Rod
Figure 13-2
(1) Heat Roll

This roll applies heat to paper to fuse toner.
(2) Pressure Roll

This roll applies pressure to paper in combination with the Heat Roll.
(3) Main Heater Rod

This is a heating element that heats the entire Heat Roll.
(4) Sub Heater Rod

This is a heat element that heats the central part of the Heat Roll.
(5) Thermostat
The thermostat turns off the Main Heater Rod and Sub Heater Rod
when the Heat Roll temperature rises above the limit.
(6) Center Thermistor

The Center Thermistor monitors the surface temperature of the paper
passage of the Heat Roll to control the ON/OFF operation of the Main
Heater Rod and Sub Heater Rod.
(7) Rear Thermistor

The Rear Thermistor monitors the rear side surface temperature of the
Heat Roll to control the ON/OFF operation of the Main Heater Rod and
Sub Heater Rod.

Fuser Configuration (Side)
Thermostat
Center Thermistor
Rear Thermistor
Main Heater Rod
Sub Heater Rod

Hear Roll
Figure 13-3
Fuser Configuration (Cross Section)
Paper feed
direction
Main Heater Rod
Pressure Roll
Hear Roll
Sub Heater Rod
Figure 13-4

Fuser Temperature Control
The Fuser has the Warm Up, Ready, Standby, Print, and Low Power states.
Depending on the Heat Roll surface temperature and machine status, the
Fuser changes to one of the five states.
Various control target temperatures are set for each state. The Fuser detects
the Heat Roll surface temperature (Fuser temperature) with the Center/Rear
Thermistor and controls the Main/Sub Heater Rod to the target temperature
by turning the circuit ON/OFF.
Figure 13-5 shows a general diagram of Fuser temperature control.
[Set temperature]
Fuser status
IOT status
Y: Print count (Changeable in DIAG for NVM adjustment)
Figure 13-5
Fuser temperature control begins when the Fuser Relay (BSD 10.1 Fusing
Heat Control) in the Power Unit has become ON after a prescribed time of
power ON.
In case of a failure, the Heater Rod is turned OFF first. Then the Fuser Relay
is turned OFF to stop Fuser temperature control.

Warm Up
Warm-up is Fuser temperature control performed until the Fuser temperature

reaches the “Ready” temperature.
During the warm-up, the Fuser temperature is detected with the center
thermistor.
Transition to Warm-up state
Warm-up starts in the following cases:
• At Power ON
• When the interlock is opened or closed
• When a jam is cleared
• When retuned from the Low Power mode
Warm-up ends in the following cases:
• When the “Ready” temperature is reached

• When a failure occurs
• At transition to DIAG
Warm-up temperature control
Warm-up is performed in three ways depending on the initial fuser

temperature.
Operation 1: Lower than 80°C /176°F
(1) After temperature of fuser reached to T1,the Fuser unit idles until the
fuser temperature rises from T1 to the “Ready” temperature (T-ready).
(2) When the “Ready” temperature is reached after the Fuser unit has idled
for a required period of time, the Fuser unit stops idling.
Fuser unit idling time

Figure 13-6

Operation 2: 80°C/176°F or higher, but lower than T4
(1) When the fuser temperature rises to TR, the Fuser unit starts idling.
(2) When the fuser temperature rises to T4, the Fuser unit becomes Ready
and stops idling.
Fuser unit idling time

Figure 13-7
Operation 3: T4 or higher
• The Fuser unit becomes Ready immediately without idling.
Diagnostic Codes for Temperature Control
The control temperature can be changed in DIAG for NVM adjustment. Table
13-1 lists NVM Chain-Link code.
Table 13-1
Chain Link Item Initial Min Max
35
744 43 FSR C1 Rdy Tmp (T-Ready) 0 70
(165°C/329°F)

Standby
After the Fuser unit becomes Ready, control is performed to keep the
“Standby” temperature.
When the Fuser unit is standby, the fuser temperature is detected with the
Center Thermistor.
Transition to Standby state
The fuser unit enters the Standby state in the following cases:
• When warm-up is complete

• When a job ends
The Fuser unit exists the Standby state in the following cases:
• When a job starts

• When entering the Low Power Mode
• At transition to DIAG
Temperature Control in Standby state
In the Standby state, the fuser temperature is between T4 and T9. When the
fuser temperature lowers below T4, the Heater Rod is turned on. When the
fuser temperature rises above T9, the Heater Rod is turned off, thus keeping
the fuser temperature between T4 and T9.
Figure 13-8

Exceptional Standby Temperatures
When the temperature at the start of warm-up is T70°C or lower, Standby

control is performed with respect to the “Standby” temperature, T71 to T72,
until a predetermined period of time lapses after the Fuser unit becomes
Ready or until the job starts, whichever is reached earlier, after completion of
warm-up.
13-2 lists NVM Chain-Link codes.
Table 13-2
45
744 6 FSR Stby Lamp ON Temp (T4) 0 99
(175°C/347°F)
20
744 10 FSR Stby Lamp OFF Temp (T9) 0 99
(180°C/356°F)
0
744 133 FSR WU STRT T70 (For SB2) 0 99
(80°C/176°F)
69
744 134 FSR Stby2 On Temp (T71) 0 70
(199°C/390.2°F)
50
744 135 FSR Stby2 Off Temp (T72) 0 70
(200°C/392°F)

Low Power Mode
When the IOT enters the Low Power mode, the fuser temperature is
controlled in the Low Power mode.
When the Fuser unit is in the Standby state, the fuser temperature is
detected with the Center Thermistor.
Transition to Low Power Mode
The Low Power mode starts in the following cases:
• When the IOT enters the Low Power mode

(See “Power Saving” in Module 4 Chain 1 Standby Power.))
The Low Power mode ends in the following case:

• When the Low Power Mode is cancelled
Temperature control of Low Power Mode
A temperature of Fuser on condiction of Low Power Mode is same as

Standby condition.

Print
The fuser temperature is controlled so that the optimum fusing result can be
obtained according to the paper size, print type (one-sided or two-sided),
and number of prints.
During printing, the fuser temperature is detected with the Center Thermistor
and Rear Thernistor.
Transition to Printing Temperature Control State
Print temperature control starts in the following case:
• When the Fuser unit stops idling after the start of the job
Print temperature control ends in the following case:
• When a job ends

• When sagging (the Heat Roll temperature is lowered by the running
paper) occurs
Temperature control under Print control
The target Fuser temperature under Print control depends on the number of
prints.
The Heater Rod is turned ON and OFF to keep the Center
Thermistor-detected Fuser temperature at the target temperature.
Basic control (for simplex printing on plain paper) is as follows:
(1) From the start of printing until page 10, the Fuser is controlled at target
temperature T2.
(2) From page 10 until page Y, the target temperature is lowered 1 C/33.8 F
every four pages.
(3) For page Y and later, the Fuser is controlled at target temperature T5.
Figure 13-9

Exceptional Printing Temperatures
In the following modes, the abovementioned control is performed with the

target temperature changed.
• Thin Paper mode: Fusing temperature for plain paper - T42
• OHP mode: Fusing temperature for plain paper - T43
13-3 lists NVM Chain-Link codes.
Table 13-3
15
744 61 FSR Low Run Temp (T42) 40
(15°C /59°F)
0
744 63 FSR OHP Run Temp (T43) 40
(0°C /32°F)
Idling of Fuser
The machine keeps optimum fusing temperature according to the paper size,
paper quality, and number of prints, the machine is idled at the start of a job
as follows:
• PRECYCLE1
In PRECYCLE1, the machine idles at the start of a job in Thick Paper 1
(106–169 g/m²), Thick Paper 2 (170–216 g/m²), Label Paper, or Thin
Paper.
The machine does not idle for plain paper. For a restart without stopping
the Main Motor, the machine does not idle even when the paper is Thick
Paper 1 in the previous job and Thick Paper 1 of the same size in the
next job.
When the Fuser has reached the temperature corresponding to the
paper type, the machine changes to the Print control state.

Anti-flickering Measures
When the Heater Rod of the Fuser is turned ON, the indoor fluorescent
lamps may flicker momentarily because the power is consumed drastically.
To prevent this, the Document Centre 236/286 perform wave number control
for both the Main Heater Rod and Sub Heater Rod.
When the Heater Rod of Fuser is turned ON, the MCU PWB supplies a
current non-continuously to the Heater Rod for a prescribed time and then
makes the supply continuous.
Fail
Fault of Fuser are shown in below Table 13-4.
Table 13-4
Code Name and Description Release Method
Name
10-327 - Fuser On Time Fail-The
heater ON signal remained on - Enter DIAG Mode and
longer than the prescribed change Chain-Link 744-220
time. from 3 to 0 to cancel the
- At warm-up, the heater fault status.
temperature did not reach the - According to the UI
READY temperature within message, wait for the
the prescribed time. prescribed time and turn the
power off and on.
10-320 Over Heat Temp Fail
- The thermistor temperature - Enter DIAG Mode and
exceeded 250 C/482 F. change Chain-Link 744-220
from 1 to 0 to cancel the
fault status.
10-313 FS1 Thermistor Disconnect Fail
- Center Thermistor is - Turn the power OFF and
disconnected. ON again.
10-314 FS2 Thermistor Disconnect Fail
- Rear Thermistor is - Turn the power OFF and
disconnected. ON again.

Feed of Print
The paper to which toner has been fused is fed.
Instruction
BSD.
Fuser Fan
Fuser Exit Sensor
Figure 13-10
(1) Fuser Fan

The Fuser Fan expels the hot air around the Fuser and Drum
(specifically, the toner collection section) to the outside of the machine.
(2) Fuser Exit Sensor

This sensor detects that the paper has passed the Fuser.

Ejection of Completed Print
The completed print that passed the Fuser is monitored with the Fuser Exit
Sensor and fed to the exit sections.
For the paper flow after the Fuser Exit Sensor, refer to “Module14 Chain10
Copy Transportation.”
Fuser Fan Control
The Fuser Fan expels the hot air around the Fuser and Xero/Deve Cartridge
(specifically, the toner collection section) to the outside of the machine.
It runs at either of the following speeds:
• HIGH SPEED: +24 VDC for high-speed run

• LOW SPEED: +10 VDC for low-speed run
To run the Fuser Fan at the low speed, the voltage is lowered.
MCU PWB Fuser Fan

FUSE6
+24VDC
HIGH SPEED
HIGH SPEED ON ON+24VDC
DC COM LOW SPEED FUSER FAN

LOW SPEED ON ON+10VDC POWER
DC COM MOT
DC COM
+5VDC
FUSER FAN
MONITOR SIGNAL
Figure 13-11

Fuser Fan Operation
At initialization after power ON, the Fuser Fan rotates at HIGH SPEED for 5
seconds and then changes to LOW SPEED.
When the Main Motor rotates clockwise (CW), the Fuser Fan rotates at
HIGH SPEED.
In 15 seconds after Main Motor OFF, the Fuser Fan changes to LOW
SPEED. The moment the machine changes to Low Power Mode, the Fuser
Fan stops.
Figure 13-12
Fuser Fan Fault Detection
The MCU PWB checks the FUSER FAN MONITOR SIGNAL output from the
Fuser Fan every at one-second intervals.
The FUSER FAN MONITOR SIGNAL is checked for 60 seconds after the
signal level becomes High. If the Low level is not detected more than 30
times, Fail (10-398: Fuser Fan Fail) is generated and the machine stops.

Training Material
Chain 10 Copy Transporation
Module 14 / 17
TSC SDEG
CONTENTS
Module14 Chain10 Copy Transportation....................................................... 14-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 14-1
Paper Ejection .................................................................................................................... 14-2
Simplex Mode ................................................................................................................................14-4
Duplex Mode..................................................................................................................................14-7
Offsetting .....................................................................................................................................14-12
Paper Types That Can Be Ejected ...............................................................................................14-14

Module14 Chain10 Copy Transportation
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain 10 Copy Transportation of the
Major functions of Chain 10 are as follows:
(1) Feeds the paper, which has been fed to the Fuser, to the selected exit.
(2) Selects an exit.
Face Down Tray (Standard)
Duplex Unit (Option)
Exit2 Face Down Tray (Option)
Exit2 Face Up Tray (Option AP/FX)
(3) Ejects paper with it shifted (offsetting).

Paper Ejection
Instruction
BSD.
Exit2 Motor
Exit Gate Solenoid
Face Up Roll
OCT Home Sensor2
Exit2 Sensor
Offset Motor2
Exit2 Roll
Face Up Gate Solenoid
Face Up Gate
OCT Home Sensor1
Offset Motor1
Exit1 Roll
Invert Roll
Duplex Sensor
Exi1 Gate
Duplex Motor Duplex Roll1
Duplex Roll2
Duplex Roll3
Figure 14-1

(1) Exit2 Motor

The Exit2 Motor is a stepping motor that turns the invert roll and exit 2
roll.
When the motor turns in the normal direction (CW), the Invert Roll and
Exit2 Roll rotate in the direction that ejects paper toward the Exit2 Unit.
When the motor turns in the reverse direction (CCW), the Invert Roll
rotates in the direction that feeds paper toward the Duplex Unit.
(2) Duplex Motor

The Duplex Motor is a stepping motor that turns Duplex Rolls 1, 2, and 3.
(3) Duplex Sensor

The Duplex Sensor installed immediately after Duplex Roll1 detects
whether paper exists in the Duplex path.
(4) Offset Motor1

Offset Motor1 is a stepping motor that moves the Exit1 Roll frontward or
rearward.
When the motor turns in the normal direction (CW), the Exit1 Roll moves
frontward.
When the motor turns in the reverse direction (CCW), the Exit1 Roll
moves rearward.
(5) OCT Home Sensor1

OCT Home Sensor2 detects the home position of the Exit1 Roll during
offset paper ejection.
(6) Offset Motor2

Offset Motor2 is a stepping motor that moves the Exit2 Roll frontward or
rearward.
When the motor turns in the normal direction (CW), the Exit2 Roll moves
frontward.
When the motor turns in the reverse direction (CCW), the Exit2 Roll
moves rearward.
(7) OCT Home Sensor2

OCT Home Sensor2 detects the home position of the Exit2 Roll during
offset paper ejection.
(8) Exit Gate Solenoid

The Exit Gate Solenoid drives the Exit1 Gate.
When the solenoid is turned off, paper is ejected toward the Exit1 Roll.
When the solenoid is turned off, paper is ejected toward the Invert Roll.
(9) Face Up Gate Solenoid

The Face Up Gate Solenoid switches the Face Up Gate.
Turn the Solenoid OFF to switch the paper transport path for ejection to
Exit2 Roll or ON for ejection to Face Up Roll.

Simplex Mode
Let’s take a look at how paper is ejected in the simplex mode (one-sided
printing).
Ejection to Face Down Tray (Standard)
Normally, the Exit1 Gate is positioned as shown in Figure 14-2.

The paper that passed the Fuser is ejected to the Face Down Tray with the
Exit1 Roll driven by the Main Motor.
Figure 14-2

Ejection to Exit2 Face Down Tray
When a prescribed time has passed after paper registration started (the Regi
Clutch was engaged (energized)), the Exit Gate Solenoid is turned on to
drive the Exit1 Gate in the direction shown in Figure 14-3. When the lead
edge of paper is detected by the Fuser Exit Sensor, the Exit2 Motor starts
turning in the normal direction (CW) to drive the Invert Roll and Exit2 Roll,
ejecting paper to the Exit2 Face Down Tray.
When a prescribed time has passed after the trail edge of paper passed the
Exit2 Sensor, the Exit2 Motor stops.
Figure 14-3

Ejection to Exit2 Face Up Tray
When a prescribed time has passed after paper registration started (Regi
Clutch ON timing), the Exit Gate Solenoid is turned ON to drive the Exit1
Gate in the direction shown in Figure 14-4. When the lead edge of paper is
detected by the Fuser Exit Sensor, the Exit2 Motor starts turning forward
(clockwise) to drive the Invert Roll and Face Down Roll. After a prescribed
time, the Face Up Gate Solenoid is turned ON to drive the Face Up Gate in
the direction shown in Figure 14-4 to drive the Invert Roll and Face Down
Roll, ejecting paper to the Exit2 Face Up Tray.
Exit2 Sensor, the Face Up Gate Solenoid is turned OFF to stop the Exit2
Motor.
Figure 14-4

Duplex Mode
This section explains paper ejection in Duplex mode (two-sided printing).
The Duplex mode is classified into the SDSD mode and SSDSDD mode by
the paper ejection method. Available modes vary depending on the paper
size.
SDSD Mode
One sheet is printed in order of Side 1 and Side 2 and then ejected.
Paper Paper Paper Paper

1 1 2 2
Side1 Side2 Side1 Side2
Paper 1 Paper 2
ejection ejection
Figure 14-5
Paper fed from the tray is printed on Side 1, inverted (reversed), printed on
Side 2, and ejected.

SSDSDD Mode
Before a two-sided print is ejected, the next paper is fed from the tray to
save the continuous printing time. Therefore, this mode supports short paper
only.
SSDSDD Mode has the following two patterns:
Pattern 1:
Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper Paper

1 2 1 3 2 4 3 4
Side1 Side1 Side2 Side1 Side2 Side1 Side2 Side2
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4

ejection ejection ejection ejection
Figure 14-6
The first sheet from the tray paper is printed on Side 1 and inverted. When
the sheet is being transferred in the Duplex Unit, the second sheet is fed and
printed on Side 1. Then the first sheet is printed on Side 2 and ejected.
According to the pattern shown in Figure 14-6, printing and ejection are
repeated. Lastly, the two sheets are printed on Side 2 and ejected.
Pattern 2:
Paper Paper Paper Paper

1 2 1 2
Side1 Side1 Side2 Side2
Paper 1 Paper 2
ejection ejection
Figure 14-7
The first sheet from the tray is printed on Side 1 and inverted. Then the
second sheet is fed, printed on Side 1, and inverted. The first and second
sheets are successively transported in the Duplex Unit. Before the third
sheet is fed, the first and second sheets are printed on Side 2 and ejected.

Paper sizes by mode
Table 14-1 lists groups of paper size supported by the modes.

The paper sizes are classified by the paper size in the subscan direction into
four groups. Table 14-2 prescribes which group a paper size belongs to.
Table 14-1
Size Group
Mode 8.5” ×11” A4 B4 11×17”
LEF-G SEF-G SEF-G SEF-G
SDSD O O O O
SSDSDD
O × × ×
O: Supported ×: Not supported
Table 14-2
Size Group Regular/Irregular Size Input Mode Regular Size Paper Auto Detection
8.5” ×11” LEF-G 98mm to 216mm 87mm to 226mm
A4SEF-G Over 216mm to 297mm Over 226mm to 308mm
B4SEF-G Over 297mm to 364mm Over 308mm to 375mm
11×17” SEF-G Over 364mm to 432mm Over 375mm to 442mm

Paper ejection in Duplex Mode
This section explains SDSD that is the basic paper ejection mode.
When a prescribed time has passed after paper registration started (the Regi
Clutch was engaged), the Exit Gate Solenoid is turned on to drive the Exit1
Gate in the direction shown in Figure 14-8.
When the lead edge of paper is detected by the Fuser Exit Sensor, the Exit2
Motor starts turning in the normal direction (CW) to drive the Invert Roll,
ejecting paper to the Exit2 Unit.
Fuser Exit Sensor, the Exit2 Motor stops temporarily and then starts running
in the reverse direction (CCW), driving the Invert Roll in the reverse
direction.
At this time, the Duplex Motor also runs to drive Duplex Rolls 1, 2, and 3.
When the lead edge of paper comes about 15 mm out of the Invert Roll, the
paper is fed backward, pulling the paper toward the Duplex Unit.
When a prescribed time has passed after the trail edge of the paper (Side 2)
moving backward passed the Exit2 Sensor, the Exit2 Motor stops. When a
prescribed time has passed after Side2 of the paper is detected by the Regi
Sensor, the Duplex Motor stops.
The succeeding operation is the same as in the Simplex mode.
Figure 14-8


Offsetting
Offsetting is to eject sheets with them shifted to the front or rear for sorting.
Stacks of paper are ejected to the front end rear alternately.
Both the Face Down Tray of the standard tray and the Face Down Tray of
the optional Exit2 Unit are provided with an offset mechanism. The offset
mechanisms of these two Face Down Trays are almost the same.
Initializing
Initializing is to return the Exit Roll to the home position.

The OCT Home Sensor detection status for the first sheet at the start or
restart of a job is monitored and the Exit Roll is returned to the home
position.
• OCT Home Sensor OFF (the baffle on the optical axis)

A prescribed time after the start of registration (Regi Clutch ON), the
Offset Motor is rotated clockwise (CW) to put (shift) the Exit Roll the
front. When the OCT Home Sensor has become ON, the Offset Motor
stops rotating clockwise (CW).
If the OCT Home Sensor does not become ON even after the prescribed
time, the Offset Motor stops rotating clockwise (CW) and the Offset
Motor is immediately rotated counterclockwise (CCW). When the OCT
Home Sensor has become ON, the Offset Motor stops rotating
counterclockwise (CCW). If the OCT Home Sensor does not become
ON even after the prescribed time, Fail (47 211: OCT1 fail, 47 212:
OCT2 fail) is generated.
• OCT Home Sensor ON (the baffle not on the optical axis)

The Exit Roll is assumed at the home position and not initialized. Home
Offsetting to the rear
Paper offset to the rear is about 3 mm.
• Offsetting
The Offset Motor is rotated counterclockwise (CCW) a prescribed time
after the trail edge of paper to be ejected passes the sensor (*).
The Offset Motor is rotated counterclockwise (CCW) to shift the paper
about 3 mm to the rear by the Exit Roll. Then the Offset Motor stops
rotating counterclockwise (CCW).
• Return to the home position after offsetting

The Offset Motor is rotated clockwise (CW) a prescribed time after the
sensor (*) detects the lead edge of the next sheet to be ejected after the
offset one.
The Offset Motor is rotated clockwise (CW) to shift the Exit Roll about 3
mm to the front and return it to the home position. After this return, the
Offset Motor stops rotating clockwise (CW).
When the final ejected sheet has been offset, the Exit Roll is returned to
the home position a prescribed time after the trail edge of the final
ejected sheet passes the sensor (*).

Offsetting to the front
Paper offset to the front is about 23 mm.

Before offsetting to front, the Exit Roll is shifted to the prescribed offset start
position (about 10 mm to the rear from the home position).
• Shift to the offset start position

For the first sheet after the start of a job, the Offset Motor is rotated
counterclockwise (CCW) a prescribed time after the sensor (*) detects
the lead edge of paper to be ejected to shift and stop the Exit Roll at the
offset start position.
For the second or later sheet after the start of offsetting, the Exit Roll is
returned to the home position after offsetting of the previous sheet. After
a prescribed time, the Offset Motor is rotated counterclockwise (CCW)
to shift and stop the Exit Roll at the offset start position.
• Offsetting
The Offset Motor is rotated clockwise (CW) a prescribed time after the
trail edge of paper to be ejected passes the sensor (*).
The Offset Motor is rotated clockwise (CW) to shift the paper about 23
mm to the front by the Exit Roll. Then the Offset Motor stops rotating
clockwise (CW).
• Return to the home position after offsetting

The Offset Motor is rotated counterclockwise (CCW) a prescribed time
after the sensor (*) detects the lead edge of the next sheet to be ejected
after the offset one.
The Offset Motor is rotated counterclockwise (CCW) to shift the Exit Roll
about 13 mm to the rear and return it to the home position. After this
return, the Offset Motor stops rotating counterclockwise (CCW).
When the final ejected sheet has been offset, the Exit Roll is returned to
the home position a prescribed time after the trail edge of the final
ejected sheet passes the sensor (*).
(*) OCT1 (Standard): Fuser Exit Sensor

OCT2 (Exit2 Unit): Exit2 Sensor

Paper Types That Can Be Ejected
The Duplex and Offset ejection functions do not support some sizes and
types of paper.
(O: Supported, ×: Not supported, : Supported with no warranty)
Table 14-3 lists the supported paper sizes.
Table 14-3
Offset
Paper Size Specification Duplex
Ejection
A5 • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
(148 mm × 210 mm, (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
5.8 × 8.3inches) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF, 500 sheets maximum O
O
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper. Only SEF
• MSI: Load LEF or SEF, 50 sheets maximum
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
5.5 × 8.5 inches • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
Statement Paper (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
(139.7mm × 215.9mm) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF, 500 sheets O
O
maximum (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper. Only SEF
• MSI: Load LEF or SEF, 50 sheets
maximum (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
B5 • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
(182 × 257 mm, 7.2 × (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
10.1 inches) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF 500 sheets maximum
O O
A4 • Tray 1: Load LEF or SEF, 250 sheets maximum
(210 × 297 mm, 8.3 × (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
11.7 inches) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load LEF or SEF, 500 sheets
O O
maximum (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
8.5 × 11 inches Letter • Tray 1: Load LEF or SEF, 250 sheets maximum
Paper (80 g/m² or 20 lb) paper.
(215.9 × 279.4 mm) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load LEF or SEF, 500 sheets
O O
maximum (80 g/m² or 20 lb) paper.
(80 g/m² or 20 lb) paper.
8.5 × 13 inches Legal • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
Paper (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
(215.9 × 330.2 mm) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF, 500 sheets maximum
O O
• MSI: Load SEF, 50 sheets maximum
8.5 × 14 inches Legal • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
Paper (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
(215.9 × 355.6 mm) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF, 500 sheets maximum
O O

Table 14-3 (Continued)
Offset
Ejection
B4 • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
(257 × 364 mm, 10.1 × (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
14.3 inches) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF, 500 sheets maximum
O O
A3 • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
(297 × 420 mm, 11.7 × (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
16.5inches) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF, 500 sheets maximum
O O
11 × 17 inches • Tray 1: Load SEF, 250 sheets maximum
(279.4 × 413.8mm) (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
• Trays 2, 3, 4: Load SEF, 500 sheets maximum
O O
Executive • Tray 1: Load LEF, 250 sheets maximum
(184.2 × 266.7 mm,7.2 (80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.
× 10.5 inches) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Load LEF, 500 sheets maximum O
O
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper. Only LEF
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
C4 • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
(229 × 324 mm, 9.0 × • Trays 2, 3, 4: Do not use in these trays.
12.8 inches) ×
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
C5 • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
9.0 inches) ×
• MSI: Load LEF, 50 sheets maximum
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
Com 10 • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray
(104.8 × 241.8 mm, • Trays 2, 3, 4: Do not use in these trays.
4.1× 9.5 inches) ×
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
DL • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
8.7 inches) ×
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
Monarch • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
(98.4 × 190.5 mm, 3.9 • Trays 2, 3, 4: Do not use in these trays.
×7.5 inches) ×
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
A6 • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
5.9 inches) × O
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1

Table 14-3 (Continued)

Offset
Ejection
Post card • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
(152.4 × 101.6 mm, • Trays 2, 3, 4: Do not use in these trays. × O
6.0× 4.0 inches) • MSI: Load LEF, up to 10 mm in height.*1
3.5 × 5.5 inches • Tray 1: Do not use in this trays.
(88.9 × 139.7 mm) • Trays 2, 3, 4: Do not use in these trays.
×
(80 g/ m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
B6 • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
(128.5 × 182 mm, 5.1 × • Trays 2, 3, 4: Do not use in these trays.
7.2 inches) ×
• Bypass Tray: Load LEF or SEF, 50 sheets
maximum (80 g/m² or 20 lb) paper.*1
Custom Size Paper • Tray 1: Do not use in this tray.
(98–432 ×89–297 mm, • Trays 2, 3, 4: Do not use in these trays.
3.5–11.7 × 3.9–17.0 • × O
Bypass Tray: Load LEF or SEF, 50 sheets
inches) maximum (80 g/m² or 20 lb) paper.
*1: Valid when handled as custom size paper.
Table 14-4 lists the supported types.

Table 14-4
Paper Tray Offset
Paper Type Duplex
Tray1 Tray 2–4 MSI Ejection
Plain O O O O O
Recycled O O O O O
Transparency × O O ×
Label × O O ×
Lightweight
× O O ×
Heavyweight 1
× O O × ×
(106–169 g/ m²)
Heavyweight 2
× O O × ×
(170–216 g/ m²)

Training Material
Finisher
Module 15 / 17
TSC SDEG
CONTENTS
Module15 Chain12 Finisher......................................................................... 15-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 15-1
Specifications .................................................................................................................................15-2
Parts Layout...................................................................................................................................15-3
Power Supply and Interlock .............................................................................................. 15-5
Power Supply Control ....................................................................................................................15-6
Paper Feed.......................................................................................................................... 15-7
Paper Feed up to Compiler Tray ..................................................................................................15-10
Paper Feed up to Stacker Tray..................................................................................................... 15-11
Limit of Number of Sheets in Compiler Tray .................................................................................15-12
Tamper Operation............................................................................................................. 15-13
Tamping Modes............................................................................................................................15-15
Tamping .......................................................................................................................................15-18
Offset ...........................................................................................................................................15-20
Stapling ............................................................................................................................. 15-21
Specifications of Stapling..............................................................................................................15-22
Initial Operation of Stapler ............................................................................................................15-24
Execution of Stapling....................................................................................................................15-26
Principle of Operation...................................................................................................................15-27
Set Ejection....................................................................................................................... 15-28
Set Ejection Overview ..................................................................................................................15-30
Eject Clamp Operation .................................................................................................................15-31
Ejection of Sheets to Stacker Tray................................................................................................15-31
Stacker Tray ...................................................................................................................... 15-32
Stacker Tray’s Up/Down ...............................................................................................................15-34
Full Stack Detection .....................................................................................................................15-35
Number of Sheets that can be contained in Stacker Tray .............................................................15-36

Module15 Chain12 Finisher
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain12 Finisher of the Document
Centre 236/286.
(1) Feeds the sheets (ejected from the IOT) to the Finisher. (H-transport
section)
(2) Squares up the edges of sheets in the Compiler Tray. (Finisher section)
(3) Staples sheets as specified. (Finisher section)
(4) Ejects sheets to the Stacker Tray. (Finisher section)
Figure 15-1 shows the system configuration. The Finisher section is

illustrated with bold lines.
H-Transport
Stapler
Stacker Tray
Finisher
Stand
Figure 15-1

Specifications
Paper Sizes
The Finishers of the Document Centre 236/286 do not accept some sizes of
paper that can be used with the IOT.
Table 15-1 lists sizes of paper that can be handled by the above Fnishers.
Table 15-1
Paper Size Acceptable ( )
or
unacceptable
(×)
A5 LEF x
B5 LEF
Exective LEF
A4 LEF
8.5x11 LEF
16-kai LEF
Postcard SEF x
B6 SEF x
A6 SEF x
A5 SEF x
B5 SEF x
A4 SEF
B4 SEF
A3 SEF
5.5x8.5 SEF x
8x10 SEF x
8.5x11 SEF
8.5x13 SEF
8.5x14 SEF
8-kai SEF
11x17 SEF
12x18 SEF x
12.6x18 SEF x
Paper Weight
The paper weight that can be handled by the Finisher is as follows:
• 64 - 105 gsm

Parts Layout
Figure 15-2 Figure 15-3 Figure 15-4 show the layout of the components of
Finishers of the Document Centre 236/286.
Top Cover Interlock Switch

Eject Motor
Eject Clamp Home Sensor Stack Height Sensor
Compile Entrance Sensor

Set Clamp Home Sensor
Finisher Drive Motor
Stacker No Paper Sensor
Staple Head Home Sensor Set Clamp Clutch
Stacker Upper Limit Sensor
Stacker Stack A Sensor

Low Staple Sensor
Stacker Stack B Sensor
Staple Motor Stacker Motor

Staple Ready Sensor
Compile Paper Sensor
Figure 15-2 Front view

H-Transport Interlock Sensor

H-Transport Entrance Sensor H-Transport Motor
H-Transport Exit Sensor
Figure 15-3 H-Transport
Rear Tamper Home Sensor
Staple Move Motor
Rear Tamper Motor
Staple Move Sensor Paper feed

direction
Front Tamper Motor
Staple Front Corner Sensor
Front Cover Interlock Switch Front Tamper Home Sensor
Figure 15-4 Top view

Power Supply and Interlock
Instructions
and in the BSD.
Top Cover Interlock Switch
Front Door Interlock Switch
LVPS
Figure 15-5
(1) LVPS
The LVPS produces the Finisher operating voltage +24 VDC from the
main power.
The +24 VDC is turned on/off with the signal from the IOT.
(2) Top Cover Interlock Switch

The Top Cover interlock switch is turned off when the Top Cover opens,
shutting off the+24 VDC supplied to every part of the Finisher.
(3) Front Door Interlock Switch

The Front Door Interlock Switch is turned off when the Front Door opens,
shutting off the+24 VDC supplied to every part of the Finisher.

Power Supply Control
The Finishers of the Document Centre 236/286 are powered from the main
unit.
Figure 15-6 shows the schematic diagram of power control.
Figure 15-6
The main power supplied from the main unit supplies to the LVPS.
The LVPS generates +24 VDC and supplies it to the Finisher PWB.
The Finisher PWB generates +5 VDC from the +24VDC and supplies it to
sensors and switches.
The +24 VDC from the Finisher PWB is supplied to motors and clutches
through the Top Cover Interlock Switch and Front Door Interlock Switch
which are connected in series.
Accordingly, supply of the +24 VDC to the relevant parts is shut off when
either of the Top Cover Interlock Switch or Front Door Interlock Switch is
turned off with the opening of the Top Cover or Front Door.
The +24 VDC is turned on/off with the signal from the IOT under the control
of the Controller.
When the power saving function is used (refer to Module4 Chain1 Standby
Power) and the machine is in the Low Power mode or Sleep mode, the
LVPS is turned off to shut off the power supplied to the Finisher.

Paper Feed
Let’s take a look at the flow of paper from the IOT, through the Finisher, to
the Stacker Tray.
Instructions
Confirm locations of the parts shown in Figure 15-7 and Figure 15-8 on the
H-Transport Belt
H-Transport Entrance Sensor
H-Transport Motor
H-Transport Interlock Sensor
H-Transport Exit Sensor
Shaft Assembly (Right)
Figure 15-7

(1) H-Transport Interlock Sensor

This sensor detects whether the H-Transport Top Door is open.
High (unshielded): The H-Transport Top Door is open.
(2) H-Transport Entrance Sensor

This sensor detects that paper has been fed from the IOT into the
H-Transport.
High (unshielded): Paper is detected.
(3) H-Transport Exit Sensor

This sensor detects that paper has passed the H-Transport.
High (unshielded): Paper is detected.
(4) H-Transport Motor

This is a stepping motor that drives the H-Transport Belt via the Shaft
Assembly.

Transport Roll
Finisher Drive Motor
Compile Entrance Sensor
Paddle Gear Shaft
Exit Shaft
Figure 15-8
(5) Compile Entrance Sensor

This sensor detects that paper has been fed from the H-transport into
the Finisher.
High (unshielded): Paper is present.
(6) Finisher Drive Motor

This is a DC motor that drives the Transport Roll, Exit Shaft, and Paddle
Gear Shaft.

Paper Feed up to Compiler Tray
Figure 15-9 shows the paper feed route up to the Compiler Tray with a
dashed line.
Transport Roll
Exit Shaft
H-Transport
H-Transport Belt
Paddle Gear Shaft
IOT
Finisher
End Guide
Compiler Tray
Figure 15-9
Paper Feed from IOT to Finisher
The paper ejected from the IOT is then fed to the H-Transport.
In the H-Transport, paper is fed to the Finisher with the H-Transport belt.
Paper Feed to Compiler Tray
The paper fed to the Finisher is then fed toward the Compiler Tray with the
Transport Roll and the Exit Shaft driven by the Finisher Drive Motor. After
passing the Exit Shaft, the paper falls into the Compiler Tray.
At this time, the Paddle Gear Shaft driven by the Finisher Drive Motor
positions the paper in the Compiler Tray in such a manner that the paper is
pressed against the End Guide. The Paddle Gear Shaft turns to draw in
paper toward the End Guide.

Paper Feed up to Stacker Tray
The paper fed to the Compiler Tray is ejected to the Stacker Tray through the
following steps:
Paper Feed to Compiler Tray
Tamping
See “Tamper Operation.”
Paper is tamped in Compiler Tray.
Stapling
See “Stapling.”
(when stapling is specified)
Offset
Paper ejection position is shifted. See “Tamper Operation.”
(when offset is specified)
Eject Clamp middle down

See “Set Ejection.”
Eject Clamp is lowered half.
Eject Clamp down

Paper in Compiler Tray is See “Set Ejection.”
clamped.
Ejection See “Set Ejection.”

Paper is ejected to Stacker Tray.
Figure 15-10

Limit of Number of Sheets in Compiler Tray
Limit
The number of sheets that can be contained in the Compiler Tray is limited.
The limit varies depending on the paper size and whether sheets are stapled.
The setting can be changed using the NVM Adjustment in DIAG mode.
Table 15-2 summarizes Chain-Link codes of NVM.
Table 15-2
Chain Link Item Max Initial Min
764 102 Upper limit of number of sheets that can be 100 50 10
compiled (when stapled)
764 104 Upper limit of number of small-sized sheets 100 50 10
(smaller than 8.5×13SEF) (when not stapled)
764 103 Upper limit of number of large-sized sheets 100 25 10
(8.5×13SEF or larger) (when not stapled)
When a set of large-sized sheets are ejected without being stapled, sheets in
the set may be shifted depending on the paper type. This is the reason why
small values are specified by default.
Ejection to Stacker Tray When Limit is Exceeded
When the limit of number of sheets in the Compiler Tray is exceeded, the
sheets are forcibly ejected to the Stacker Tray without compiling. When this
problem occurs, the IOT retards the feed of the succeeding sheets into the
Finisher.
Even if stapling is specified, sheets are not stapled until they have been
ejected. The reason is that the Staple Assembly must be protected against
damage.
Ejection to Stacker Tray When Paper Sizes are Mixed
If sheets in the Compiler Tray are different in size but their widths are the
same, (e.g., A4L and A3S), they are compiled in the same bundle and
ejected to the Stacker Tray.
If their widths are different, all sheets remaining in the Compiler Tray are
ejected to the Stacker Tray when the width changes.
If both large- and small-sized sheets with the same width are in the Compiler
Tray, they are forcibly ejected to the Stacker Tray according to the limit of
number of large-sized sheets. Examples are given below (assuming that the
limit is set to the Initial value).
• When one A3S sheet is compiled with 30 A4L sheets contained in the
Compiler Tray, 30 A4L sheets are ejected to the Stacker Tray with one
A3S1 sheet on top of them.
• When five A3S sheets are compiled with 20 A4L sheets contained in the
Compiler Tray, they are forcibly ejected to the stacker tray.

Tamper Operation
Tampers perform two types of operation, that is, they tamp the sheets drawn
in the Compiler Tray and shift the ejection position of the sheets to be fed to
the Stacker Tray (offset operation).
Instructions
Confirm locations of the parts shown in Figure 15-11 on the actual machine and in
the BSD.
Compile Paper Sensor
Front Tamper Home Sensor

Rear Tamper
Rear Tamper Motor
Front Tamper Motor
Front Tamper
Figure 15-11

(1) Compile Paper Sensor

This sensor detects whether paper is present in the Compile Tray.
High (unshielded): Paper is present.
(2) Front Tamper Home Sensor

This sensor detects the home position of the Front Tamper.
High (shielded): The Front Tamper is at the home position.
(3) Rear Tamper Home Sensor

This sensor detects the home position of the Rear Tamper.
High (shielded): The Rear Tamper is at the home position.
(4) Front Tamper Motor

This is a stepping motor that moves the Front Tamper. When this motor
rotates in the normal direction (CW direction), the Front Tamper moves
rearward. When this motor rotates in the reverse direction (CCW
direction), the Front Tamper moves frontward.
(5) Rear Tamper Motor

This is a stepping motor that moves the Rear Tamper. When this motor
rotates in the normal direction (CW direction), the Rear Tamper moves
rearward. When this motor rotates in the reverse direction (CCW
direction), the Rear Tamper moves frontward.

Tamping Modes
In the step of tamping, the Front Tamper or Rear Tamper wiggles to align the
sheets in the Compiler Tray in position.
Tamping is performed in one of the following three modes depending on

which staple mode and paper size are selected:
Front Tamping
Only the Rear Tamper operates with the Front Tamper fixed, thus lining up
the sheets at the front.
Front tamping is performed in the following cases:
• When stapling is not required
• When sheets are stapled at the front
• When sheets with the following size are stapled at the rear
B5L, B4S, A4L, A3S, 8.5x11L, 11x17S, 16-kai L, or 8-kai S
Figure 15-12 shows the positions of tampers in the front tamping mode.
Front Tamper Motor

Rear Tamper
Front Tamper
Rear Tamper Motor
Figure 15-12
(1) Front Tamper home position (Front Tamper Home Sensor position)
(2) Front Tamper size position
(3) Front Tamper offset position
(4) Rear Tamper home position (Rear Tamper Home Sensor position)
(5) Rear Tamper standby position
(6) Rear Tamper tamping position
(7) Rear Tamper offset position

Rear Tamping
Only the Front Tamper operates with the Rear Tamper fixed, thus lining up
the sheets at the rear.
Rear tamping is performed in the following case:
• When dual stapling is performed
Figure 15-13 shows the positions of tampers in the rear tamping mode.
Front Tamper Motor Rear Tamper

Front Tamper
Rear Tamper Motor
Figure 15-13
(2) Front Tamper tamping position
(5) Rear Tamper size position

Center Tamping
Both tampers operate to align the sheet almost at the center.

Center tamping is performed in the following case:
• When sheets with the following size are stapled at the rear:
A4S, 8.5x11S, 8.5x13S, or 8.5x14S
Figure 15-14 shows the positions of tampers in the center tamping mode.
Front Tamper Motor

Rear Tamper
Front Tamper Rear Tamper Motor
Figure 15-14
(2) Front Tamper standby position
(3) Front Tamper tamping position
(6) Rear Tamper standby position
(7) Rear Tamper size position

Tamping
Let’s take a look at the three main operations performed during tamping.
Movement of Tampers to Their Home Positions
The Front and Rear Tampers are moved to their home positions to prevent
the tampers from moving to wrong positions during tamping.
This operation is performed at the start of the job that ejects sheets to the
Finisher.
The Front Tamper is driven by the Front Tamper Motor, and its home position
is detected when the Front Tamper Home Sensor is shielded(blocked). The
Rear Tamper is driven by the Rear Tamper Motor, and its home position is
detected when the Rear Tamper Home Sensor is shielded(blocked).
Movement of Tamper to Tamping Standby Position
Tampers are moved to the tamping standby positions according to the paper
size and staple mode selected. This operation is performed after the
tampers have moved to their home positions.
The tamping standby positions and the tamper to be moved differ depending
on which staple mode and paper size are selected. Table 15-3 summarizes
the relationships among the paper size, staple mode, tamper positions, and
others.
Table 15-3
Front Tamper
Tamping Rear Tamper
Paper size Staple mode Tamper to be
mode position
position moved
B5L No Stapling Front Home Standby Rear
B4S Front Staple Tamping
16-kai L Rear Staple Front Size Home Front
8-kai L Tamping position
Dual Staple Rear Home Size position Rear
Tamping
A4L No Stapling Front Home Home None
A3S Front Staple Tamping
Rear Staple Front Home Home None
Tamping
Dual Staple Rear Home Home None
Tamping
8.5x11L No Stapling Front Home Standby Rear
11x17S Front Staple Tamping
Rear Staple
Dual Staple Rear Home Size position Rear
Tamping
A4S No Stapling Front Home Standby Rear
8.5x11S Front Staple Tamping
8.5x13S Rear Staple Center Standby Standby Front
8.5x14S Tamping Rear
8x10S

Tamping Operation
Tamping starts when a specified period of time has lapsed since the sheets
fed to the Finisher were detected by the Compile Entrance Sensor.
The tampers move to their standby positions shown in Table 15-3, where
they start tamping.
The tamper moved during tamping differs depending on which tamping mode
is selected; however, tamping is performed in the same manner irrespective
of which tamping mode is selected.
• When sheets are not ejected as a set

The relevant tamper moves to the tamping position to align sheets, and
then returns to the original position.
• When sheets are stapled and ejected as a set

The relevant tamper moves to the tamping position to align sheets,
returns to the original position, and then moves to the tamping position
again, where the sheets are stapled and the relevant tamper returns to
the original position.
• When sheets are ejected as a set without stapling

The relevant tamper moves to the tamping position to align sheets,
where the Eject Clamp moves down and then the relevant tamper
returns to the original position.

Offset
Tampers shift the ejection position of the sheets to be fed to the Stacker Tray
in units of job or set of document, allowing different sets of sheets to be
identified.
Offset Direction
Sheets are shifted rearward or frontward in relation to the non-offset position.

In the front tamping mode, sheets are shifted rearward. In the rear tamping
mode and center tamping mode, sheets are shifted frontward.
Offset Operation
The timing of shifting sheets differs among staple modes.
• Unstaple
When the Eject Clamp has moved down to the middle position
• Front Staple/Rear Staple

When a prescribed period of time has lapsed since stapling started
• Dual Staple
When the second stapling is complete
The tamper moved to perform offset operation differs depending on the

offset direction; however, tamping is performed in the same manner as
mentioned below irrespective of which tamper is moved.
The relevant tamper moves in the offset direction to shift sheets. Then, the
Eject Clamp moves down to return the tamper to the original position.

Stapling
The sheets ejected to the Compiler Tray are stapled when stapling is
specified.
Instructions
and in the BSD.
Staple Assembly
Staple Move Motor
Plate notch
Staple Move Sensor

Figure 15-15
(1) Staple Move Motor

This is a stepping motor that moves the Staple Assembly.
When the Staple Move Motor turns in the normal direction (CW
direction), the Staple Assembly moves frontward. When the Staple
Move Motor turns in the reverse direction (CCW direction), the Staple
Assembly moves rearward.
(2) Staple Move Sensor

This sensor triggers determination of the position of dual stapling or rear
stapling.
The Staple Move Sensor moves along with the Staple Assembly. It is
shielded(blocked) by the notch in the plate, determining the position to
which the Staple Assembly moves.
High (shielded): The notch is detected.
(3) Staple Front Corner Sensor

This sensor triggers movement of the Staple Assembly to the home
position.
High (shielded): Home position (at the front corner)
(4) Staple Assembly

The Staple Assembly performs stapling.

Specifications of Stapling
Stapling Positions
Stapling can be performed in three modes: front staple mode, rear staple
mode, and center staple mode.
Only front corner stapling can be performed in the front staple mode, and
only rear straight stapling can be performed in the rear staple mode as
shown in Figure 15-16.
Rear Rear Rear
Front Front Front
Front corner Rear straight Dual
Process direction
Figure 15-16

Sizes of Paper that can be Stapled
The size of paper that can be stapled depends on the stapling position. Table
15-4 shows the relationship between the paper size and the stapling
position.
Table 15-4
Paper size Front Rear Dual
B5 LEF
Exective LEF
A4 LEF
8.5x11 LEF
16-kai LEF
A4 SEF x
B4 SEF
A3 SEF
8.5x11 SEF x
8.5x13 SEF x
8.5x14 SEF x
8-kai SEF
11x17 SEF
When Only One Sheet is in the Compiler Tray
If only one sheet is contained in the Compiler Tray when stapling is specified,
the sheet is fed to the Stacker Tray without being stapled.
When Sheets of Different Sizes are in the Compiler Tray
Sheets of different sizes are stapled as mentioned below.
• Mixed-size sheets with the same width

The sheets are complied, stapled, and ejected to the Stacker Tray
assuming that are the one set.
• Mixed-size sheets with different widths

When a sheet with a different width is drawn in the Compiler Tray, the
sheets that are already in the Compiler Tray are ejected to the Stacker
Tray without stapling.

Initial Operation of Stapler
The Staple Assembly moves to the standby position according to the paper
size and staple mode selected.
Staple Assembly Position
Figure 15-17 shows the Staple Assembly position.
Rear Tamper
Staple Move Motor
Staple Move Sensor
Front Tamper
Figure 15-17
(1) Front Staple position

(2) Dual Staple1 position
(3) Dual Staple2 position
(4) Rear Staple position

Movement of Stapler to Home Position
The Staple Assembly moves to the home position at the following timings:
• When the power is turned on

• When the interlock is closed
• When the job starts
The Staple Assembly is driven by the Staple Move Motor, and the home
position is detected when the Staple Front Corner Sensor is shielded by the
notch in the Staple Assembly bracket.
Movement of Stapler to Size Position
The Staple Assembly moves to the standby position according to the staple
mode and paper size selected.
This movement takes place after the stapler has moved to its home position
at the start of the job that ejects sheets to the Finisher.
The stapler moves in three staple modes as discussed below.
• Unstaple/Front Staple
The Staple Assembly moves rearward by the specified number of Staple
Move Motor pulses.
• Dual Staple
The Staple Assembly moves rearward and stops when the Staple Move
Sensor detects the first notch in the plate.
• Rear Staple
The Staple Assembly moves rearward and stops when the Staple Move
Sensor detects the second notch in the plate.

Execution of Stapling
The Staple Assembly moves to staple sheets. Its operation depends on

which staple mode is selected.
Front Staple
Front stapling is performed when a predetermined period of time has lapsed

since the sheet fed to the Finisher is detected by the Compile Entrance
Sensor.
A brief overview of the operation is as follows:

(1) The Staple Assembly moves to the front side and stops when the Staple
Front Corner Sensor actuates.
(2) Stapling is performed when completion of tamping of the last sheet of
the relevant sheet set has been recognized.
(3) After lapse of the predetermined period of time, the Staple Assembly
moves rearward by the specified number of Staple Move Motor pulses.
Dual Staple
Dual stapling is performed when completion of tamping of the last sheet of

A brief overview of the operation is as follows:

(1) Stapling is performed.
(2) The Staple Assembly moves rearward and stops when the Staple Move
Sensor detects the second notch in the plate.
(3) Second stapling is performed.
(4) The Staple Assembly moves frontward and stops when the Staple Move
Sensor detects the first notch in the plate.
Rear Staple
Rear stapling is performed when completion of tamping of the last sheet of

Stapling is performed immediately.

Principle of Operation
Stapling is carried out by closing the Staple Head in the Staple Assembly.
The Staple Head is driven by the Staple Motor in the Staple Assembly.
Normally, the Staple Head staples sheets with the normal rotation (CW
direction) of the Staple Motor and then returns to the home position.
If the Staple Head has failed in stapling, it returns nearly to the home position
with the reverse rotation (CCW direction) of the Staple Motor.
Figure 15-18 shows the internal structure of the Staple Assembly.
Staple Head Home Sensor
Staple Ready Sensor
Low Staple Sensor
Staple Motor
Figure 15-18
(1) Staple Motor

This is a DC motor that drives the Staple Head to perform stapling.
(2) Low Staple Sensor

This sensor detects that staples are running out, staples have run out, or
the Staple Cartridge has been removed.
High: Low Staple
(3) Staple Head Home Sensor

This sensor detects the home position of the Staple Head.
Low (shielded): Home position
(4) Staple Ready Sensor

This sensor detects that staples have reached the front end of the
Staple Head (Ready status).
Low (shielded): Ready status

Set Ejection
Sheets aligned in the Compiler Tray are ejected to the Stacker Tray.
Instructions
and in the BSD.
Eject Clamp Home Sensor
Set Clamp Home Sensor
Eject Clamp
Set Clamp (Eject Roll)
Set Clamp Clutch
Eject Motor
Figure 15-19

(1) Eject Motor

This is a stepping motor that moves the Eject Clamp vertically (up and
down).
It also turns the Eject Roll via the Set Clamp Clutch.
The Eject Motor rotates in the normal direction (CW direction) or reverse
direction (CCW direction). Relationship between rotative directions and
movements of the Eject Clamp and Eject Roll are as follows:
Normal direction (CW direction): Vertical movement of Eject Clamp and
rotation of Eject Roll
Reverse direction (CCW direction): Reverse Ascending of Eject Clamp
(2) Eject Clamp Home Sensor

This sensor detects the home position of the Eject Clamp.
When the Eject Clamp is at the home position, it is in the upper position
and not nipped with the Eject Roll.
(3) Set Clamp Home Sensor

This sensor detects the home position of the Set Clamp (Eject Roll).
(4) Set Clamp Clutch

This is an electromagnetic clutch that transmits the driving force of the
Eject Motor to the Eject Roll.

Set Ejection Overview
Figure 15-20 shows locations of the parts in the set ejection section.
Eject Clamp
Pinch Roll
Eject Roll Cam
Set Clamp (Paddle)
Stacker Tray
Eject Motor
Figure 15-20
While sheets are being tamped in the Compiler Tray, the Eject Clamp is at
the home position (upper position) (indicated by dashed lines).
When sheets aligned in the Compiler Tray have been stapled as specified,
the Eject Clamp descends to hold sheets between its Pinch Roll and the
Eject Roll. As the Eject Roll rotates, the sheets are ejected to the Stacker
Tray.

Eject Clamp Operation
The Eject Clamp performs the following three types of operation:
Detection of Home Position of Eject Clamp
This operation is performed at the start of the job that feeds sheets to the
Finisher.
The Eject Clamp is moved vertically by the cam driven by the Eject Motor.
When the Eject Clamp Home Sensor is shielded by the notch in the cam, the
home position of the Eject Clamp is detected.
Eject Clamp Middle Down
The Eject Motor is driven for a predetermined period of time to lower the
Eject Clamp from the home position to the middle position.
The timing of this operation depends on whether stapling is required and

whether offset is required.
• No Stapling/No Offset
This operation is performed when tamping of the last sheet drawn in the
Compiler Tray is complete.
• No Stapling/Offset
When offset operation is complete.
• Stapling
When stapling is complete.
Eject Clamp Down
The Eject Motor is driven for a predetermined period of time to lower the
Eject Clamp to the position where its Pinch Roll is nipped with the Eject Roll.
This operation is performed when the Eject Clamp has descended down to
the middle position.
Ejection of Sheets to Stacker Tray
The Eject Roll consists of a shaft and a roll and paddle.

The Set Clamp Clutch is turned on to transmit the driving force of the Eject
Motor to the Eject Roll. The paddle rotates along with the Eject Roll,
pushing out the bundle of sheets to the Stacker Tray.

Stacker Tray
Instructions
and in the BSD.
Stack Height Sensor
Stacker No Paper Sensor
Stacker Upper Limit Sensor
Actuator
Stacker Stack A Sensor
Stacker Stack B Sensor Stacker Motor
Figure 15-21

(1) Stack Height Sensor

This sensor detects the Stacker Tray position at the start of the job.
When the sensor signal level changes from high to low, the Stacker Tray
is at the reference height.
High (shielded): The Stacker Tray is higher than the reference height.
(2) Stacker Upper Limit Sensor

This sensor detects abnormal rise of the Stacker Tray.
High (shielded): Abnormal rise
(3) Stacker Stack A Sensor

This sensor detects the quantity of the paper in the Stacker Tray.
(4) Stacker Stack B Sensor

This sensor detects the quantity of the paper in the Stacker Tray.
(5) Stacker No Paper Sensor

This sensor detects whether paper is present in the Stacker Tray.
High (shielded): Paper is present.
(6) Stacker Motor

This motor moves the Stacker Tray vertically.
The Stacker Tray ascends with the normal rotation (CW direction) of the
Stacker Motor and descends with the reverse rotation (CCW direction)
of the Stacker Motor.

Stacker Tray’s Up/Down
Figure 15-22 shows the structure of the Stacker Tray.
Stack Height Lever

Stacked sheets
Stack Height Sensor
Stacker Tray
Drive Belt (Elevator section)
Stacker Motor
Figure 15-22
The Stacker Tray descends to an appropriate position according to the

number of ejected sheets, allowing sheets to be stacked up to the full stack
position.
Stacker Tray Adjustment
The Stacker Tray position is determined before sheets are ejected to the
Stacker Tray.
When sheets are stacked, the stacker tray is lowered so that sheets can be
ejected. If sheets are not stacked, the tray is raised.
The tip of the Stack Height Lever is positioned above the Stacker Tray. As
sheets are stacked, the tip of the Stack Height Lever moves up. When the
tip moves up to the predetermined height, the other end of the Stack Height
Lever shields the Stack Height Sensor.
The Stacker Tray descends from the position where the Stack Height Sensor
was shielded by the predetermined distance.
If the Stack Height Sensor is not shielded, the Stacker Tray temporarily
moves up to the position where this sensor is shielded, and then the Stacker
Tray moves down by the predetermined distance.

Full Stack Detection
When sheets are stacked and the Stacker Tray lowers, the Actuator installed
at the front of the Stacker Tray shields the Stacker Stack A Sensor and
Stacker Stack B Sensor against light, allowing the machine to detect the full
stack status.
The position where the stack becomes full varies depending on the size of
the stacked paper. The Stacker Tray position is determined by the
combination of the High (shielded)/Low (unshielded) states of the Stacker
Stack A Sensor and Stacker Stack B Sensor.
Table 15-5 summarizes the relationships between stacked paper sizes, full
stack positions, and sensor states.
Table 15-5
Stacker Tray Stacker Stack A Stacker Stack B
Stacked Paper
position Sensor Sensor
High Low
Mixed stack*1 High
(shielded) (unshielded)
High High
Large-sized paper*2 Middle
(shielded) (shielded)
Low High
Small-sized paper*2 Low
(unshielded) (shielded)
*1 For the mixed stack condition, refer to “Number of sheets that can be
contained in Mixed Stack”
*2 For categories of large-sized paper and small-sized paper, refer to
“Number of sheets that can be contained in Stacker Tray when Stapling
is Not Required”
When the full stack status is detected, the following warning appears:
• 24 – 980: Stacker Tray Full (No Mix)

Large-sized paper, small-sized paper
• 24- 916: Stacker Tray Full (Mix Size)
Mixed stack

Number of Sheets that can be contained in Stacker Tray
The number of sheets that can be contained in the Stacker Tray depends on
the paper size and whether stapling is required.
Number of sheets that can be contained in Stacker Tray when

Stapling is Not Required
Table 15-6 summarizes the relationship between the paper size and the
number of sheets that can be contained in the Stacker Tray.
Table 15-6
Paper size Number of Large size/small
sheets size
B5 LEF 1000 Small size
Exective LEF 1000 Small size
A4 LEF 1000 Small size
8.5x11 LEF 1000 Small size
16-kai LEF 1000 Small size
A4 SEF 1000 Small size
B4 SEF 500 Large size
A3 SEF 500 Large size
8.5x11 SEF 1000 Small size
8.5x13 SEF 500 Large size
8.5x14 SEF 500 Large size
8-kai SEF 500 Large size
11x17 SEF 500 Large size
Number of sets that can be contained in Stacker Tray when

Stapling is Required
The number of sets that can be contained in the Stacker Tray when stapling
can be changed using the NVM Adjustment in DIAG mode.
Table 15-7 summarizes the Chain-Link code of NVM.
Table 15-7
Chain Link Item Max Initial Min
764 101 Upper limit of number of sets that can be 100 50 10
stapled

Number of sheets that can be contained in Mixed Stack
For mixed stack, you can specify whether the number of sheets that can be
contained in the Stacker Tray is to be limited using the NVM Adjustment in
DIAG mode.
Table 15-8 shows the Chain-Link code of NVM.
Table 15-8
Setting
Chain Link Item Initial
range
764 100 Limitation of number of sheets in mixed Limited Limited/
stack Unlimited
When “Limited” is specified, about 300 sheets can be contained in the

Stacker Tray.
A mixed stack is generated in the following cases:
• When a larger sheet (in main scan or subscan) is ejected on top of the
ejected sheets
• When the staple mode has been changed to eject sheets with a width of
11 inches or less
• When a sheet is loaded in the empty Stacker Tray
• When the Stacker Tray already contains sheets at power-on
• When the machine has exited from the sleep mode into which the
machine entered with mixed-size sheets contained in the Stacker Tray

Training Material
Printer(ESS)
Module 16 / 17
TSC SDEG
CONTENTS
Module16 Chain16 Printer ............................................................................ 16-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 16-1
Printer.................................................................................................................................. 16-2
Printer Functions............................................................................................................................16-4
Hardware Configuration .................................................................................................................16-5
Hardware Specifications.................................................................................................................16-6

Module16 Chain16 Printer
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain16 Printer in Document Centre
236/286.

Printer
Instruction
BSD.
FMO PWB
Accessory IF PWB
DDR DIMM (Option)
PS DIMM
DDR DIMM (Standard)
Printer PWB
ESS PWB HDD
Figure 16-1

(1) ESS PWB

This PWB controls the printer functions.
It also controls the entire system.
(2) FMO PWB

This PWB provides an interface with the Fax unit. The FMO PWB and
the Fax unit are connected with a USB1.1 interface.
(3) Printer PWB

This PWB provides an interface with the host computer.
It has IEEE1284, Ethernet, and USB2.0 interface connectors.
(4) DDR DIMM (Standard)

This is a DRAM (memory) used to store image data.
A 128MB DRAM is installed.
(5) DDR DIMM (Option)

This is a 128MB or 256MB additional DRAM (memory) used to store
image data.
The WCM123/WCM128 comes standard with a 128MB DRAM.
(6) HDD (Option)

This is a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) used to store image data.
(7) PS DIMM (Option)

This is a program/font ROM for PS (Post Script) option.
(8) Accessory IF PWB Option for XC

This PWB provides an interface with an external accessory.

Printer Functions
Table 16-1 summarizes the Printer functions of the Document Centre

236/286.
Table 16-1
Item Function Remarks
Print resolution 600/1200dpi (Full Speed)
PDL ART-EX /
(Page Description Language) PS3 (Option)
PCL5e/PCL6 AP/XC
Emulation ESC/P/HPGL2/ Available only
201H (option) in Japan
Maximum memory capacity 512MB
Interface IEEE1284/USB2.0/
10BaseT/100BaseTX
Protocol TCP/IP/IPX/SPX/EtherTalk/
SMB/IPP/Salutation/
NetBEUI/RFC1867/
Port9100
IPX/SPX (option) Other than XC
Confidential/Sample print Yes
Scheduled printing Yes
Diskless Scan Yes
IP print reception restriction Yes
Printer Audtiron Yes
EWS Yes
FTP/HTTP transfer Yes
Internet FAX / Yes Advanced
Mailbox distribution “Scan to Email”
function
Address book: Yes
LDAP-compatible
Scan File Format TIFF/PDF/JPEG
XDW Other than XC

Hardware Configuration
Figure 16-2 shows the hardware block diagram of the Printer unit.
IIT
UI IPS
ESS PWB Standard Additional

CDI I/F
Printer PWB
DDR DDR
SDRAM SDRAM
Max256MB Max256MB
(100pin DDR DIMM) (100pin DDR DIMM)
NOAH Memory Bus

Core CPU: 32bit/120MHz
603e@ SEEPROM
300MHz Prg. ROM
16MB
SDRAM Font ROM

SEEPROM DAM 16MB
4kbit 32MB
onboard PWBA
Flex Bus MAGNUM
32bit/30MHz
USB 1.1(Host) Font ROM
8or16MB
CPLD Prg. ROM (On Board)
Parallel I/F 16MB
FMO PWB
Ethernet I/F NvRAM SDRAM
(10/100Base-TX) 512KB
FontROM NvRAM
PCI Bus
32bit/30MHz U2PCI USB Rev2.0
(Target)
Parallel I/F
USB 1.1 Mugello PWBA RISER Phy Ethernet I/F

(Target) FCW (10/100Base-TX)
Debug
Serial TOKEN
Debug
RING
PSW Serial
(USB) Accessory I/F
Accessory IF
USB 1.1(Host)
PWB
CDI I/F
LUKE
FAX HDD
Module
IOT
Figure 16-2

Hardware Specifications
Specifications of PWBs are summarized in the following tables:
Table 16-2 ESS PWB
Function Specification Installation Features Remarks

type
CPU NOAH Onboard -Core frequency: 300MHz Core CPU
MPC603e
Standard DRAM MAX256Mbyte 100pin -PC266/333-compatible 128/256Byte
DDR-DIMM DDR SDRAM DIMM-comp
1slot -2.5V atible
-32bit bus
Additional DRAM MAX256Mbyte 100pin -PC266/333-compatible 128/256Byte
DDR-DIMM DDR SDRAM DIMM-comp
1slot -2.5V atible
-32bit bus
Standard 16Mbyte Onboard -3.3V 64Mbit(X16)
Program -64Mbit (X16) flash Flash
ROM memories (2) memory
compatible
Standard 512kByte Onboard -Data retention period: 5.5
NVRAM years
-Lithium battery
-8bit bus
SEEPROM 4kbit Onboard -I2C I/F
-Device No.4
-3.3V operation
Video I/F CDI I/F Onboard -Cable connection IOT
(TypeD:Dual) connection
Scan I/F DAM I/F Onboard -FFC cable connection IIT
connection
PSW I/F 1ch Onboard -USB Rev.1.1-compliant PSW
-Type-B connector X1 connection
Real Time Clock 1ch Onboard -Data retention period: 8
years
-Lithium battery
-I2C I/F

Table 16-3 Printer PWB
Function Specification Installation Features Remarks

type
Standard Font 4 32MByte Onboard -Via extended Printer Kit Japan: 8MB
ROM -16Mbit(X16)P2ROMs (2) 2Byte regions:
-3.3V operation 16MB
Other regions:
4MB
Additional ROM 144pin -Via extended Printer Kit
Program MAX32Mbyte DIMM 1slot -Program Flash Memory
ROM MAX32Mbyte -Font: Mask/OTP ROM
Font ROM 2KB -SEEPROM: Used for
SEEPROM NetWare license key
Ethernet I/F 1ch Onboard -Via extended Printer Kit
-10Bace-T/100Base-TX-com
patible
Parallel I/F 1ch Onboard Via extended Printer Kit
IEEE1284-compliant
Type-B connector X1
USB I/F 1ch Onboard Via extended Printer Kit
USB Rev.2.0-compliant
Type-B connector X1

Training Material
FAX
Module 17 / 17
TSC SDEG
CONTENTS
Module17 Chain17 FAX................................................................................... 17-1
Outline................................................................................................................................. 17-1
FAX ...................................................................................................................................... 17-2
FAX Functions................................................................................................................................17-4

Module17 Chain17 FAX
Outline
operation of the components of the Chain 17 Fax of the Document Centre
236/286.

FAX
Instruction
Confirm the parts shown in
Figure 17-1 the actual machine and in the BSD.

EMB PWB
EXT PWB G4/ISDN PWB
MJB PWB G3 PWB
FCB PWB
Figure 17-1

(1) FCB PWB (XC/AP/FX)

The FCB PWB controls the fax functions.
This PWB is connected to the FMO PWB (refer to Module16 Chain16
Printer) with the USB cable (USB1.1 interface) to send/receive data
to/from the ESS PWB.
Power-supply voltages +24 VDC, +5 VDC, and +3.3 VDC are directly
supplied from the Power Unit (refer to Module4 Chain1Stand by Power).
(2) EMB PWB (AP/FX)

The EMB PWB adds an extension slot for connecting the G3 PWB,
G4/ISDN PWB, or another additional board.
(3) G3 PWB (AP/FX)

The G3 PWB adds a port for G3 communication through a telephone
network (PSTN interface).
(4) G4/ISDN PWB (FX)

The G4/ISDN PWB adds a port for G4 communication through an ISDN
interface.
(5) EXT PWB (FX)

The EXT PWB adds a port for extension communication.
(6) MJB PWB (FX)

The MJB PWB provides a function make a connected handset (Option)
available as a built-in telephone.

FAX Functions
Table 17-1 summarizes the fax functions the Document Centre 236/286.
Supported functions differ depending on the customer (XC, AP, and FX).
Table 17-1
Function Description Remarks XC AP FX
Telephone Call Function
An optional
The built-in telephone can be used as an
Built-in telephone handset is x x
ordinary telephone set.
required.
NA/
A commercially available telephone set can DM
External telephone
be connected. O-
W
only
To make
two-way call,
A call can be made from the built-in an optional
Telephone functions telephone through use of the on-hook and handset or an
off-hook dials. external
telephone set
is required.
1ch
An appropriate line can be selected when
Auto line selection onl
multiple lines are accommodated. y
Called party A designated party can be called in the
designation off-hook or on-hook status.
DTMF can be output with numeric keys
Tone output
while talking with the remote party.
Fax transmission can be started in
Manual accordance with user’s instruction when the
communication remote terminal has moved from the talk
mode to the fax mode.
The optional
handset allows “Po “Po “Po
you to answer wer wer wer
This machine can be used as an ordinary
a call. Sav Sav Sav
telephone set using the handset or e” e” e”
Power failure The external
telehphone set connected to the standard mus mus mus
measures telephone set
channel even when the machine power is t be t be t be
allows you to set set set
off (power failure).
make a phone to to to
call and OFF OFF OFF
answer a call. . . .
Communication Characteristics
Faxes can be transmitted/received in the G3
G3 protocol
mode.
Faxes can be transmitted/received in the G4
G4 protocol x x
mode.
Performance such as main scan resolution,
Performance
sub-scan resolution, and paper size can be
declaration
declared.
G3 ECM The process to be performed after
transmission error occurrence of a transmission error can be
handling selected.

Line Connection Functions
A communication mode (G3 auto,
international communication, or G4 auto) in
which a call is originated (including polling G3 G3
Communication mode reception) can be selected. When a call onl onl
terminates, the communication procedure y y
(G3/G4) is automatically selected according
to the performance of the called party.
When multiple lines are accommodated, the
line and communication module that are
Auto line selection x
suitable for the user-specified function can
be selected automatically.
A PSTN line can be automatically or
manually selected from two PSTN lines For use only in
PSTN line selection x x
accommodated in one G3 board, providing Japan
communication and telephone functions.
A full telephone number or abbreviated
Called party
number of a designated remote party can
designation
be dialed automatically.
A selection signal output method can be
provided for the exchange that does not
output a dial tone, the exchange that does
Selection signal output
not output a detectable dial tone, or the
exchange that outputs a detectable dial
tone. (Network)
Data effective at the time of dialing can be
Dial data
defined.
Various service signals (tones) from the
network (exchange) can be detected
Tone detection
automatically, providing an efficient auto dial
function.
For use only in
F-net connection The NTT’s F Net service can be used. x x
Japan
L-line connection G3 communication can be performed in an
For use only in
(cable direct environment where there is no exchange x x x
Japan
connection) (demonstration or evaluation).
Automatic line selection function can be
Port-designated disabled when a communication request is
communication issued at the time of automatic call
origination.
Call origination from and termination at the
designated lines can be inhibited when
Call restriction
multiple lines are accommodated.
Restricts the scope of use of lines.
When automatic call origination fails
because the called party is busy, automatic
calling of the terminal with the same number
Control of call
can be suppressed for a predetermined
origination to the
period of time.
same destination
This function is performed separately from
the redial control function and
communication interval function.
The time from release of the line to the next
Communication
automatic call origination can be reserved in
interval
order to answer calls.

When the remote party is busy and does not
answer, it can be automatically called again,
Redial
avoiding the trouble of calling the remote
party manually.
Eitehr fax or the telephone can be selected
Fax/telephone auto
automatically when there is a (terminating)
selection
call from the network (exchange).
This machine can communicate with the G4
G4 T.70NL/ISDN machine connected to the digital line
ﾗﾗ
56kbps compatible switched network (ACCUNET by AT&T) in
North America.
Password A confidential fax can be sent along with a
transmission password.
Faxes from undesignated machines can be
DM prevention
rejected in the auto reception mode.
This machine can flexibly respond to the
Control of call multiple subscriber number (MSN) service
termination by ISDN and sub-addresses available over the ISDN ﾗﾗ
ID network (can perform various call
termination control).
This machine can determine whether the
ISDN number output calling party number is to be output at the ﾗﾗ
time of ISDN call origination.
This machine can detect whether the line
(PSTN or ISDN) is connected to the
Line disconnection
machine. x x x
detection
If line is not connected, notifies the operator
to that effect (warning).
Call origination and answer by the remote
terminal can be confirmed with an audible
Line monitor
tone, providing handy means for notifying
machine actions.
The user can be notified of call termination
Ringtone
by sounding the speaker.
This machine can provides services using
the NTT-provided caller ID service (number
For use only in
Caller ID reception display service). Various functions are x x
Japan
implemented through use of the caller
telephone number.
This machine can provides services using
the NTT-provided dial-in service. Various For use only in
Called ID reception x x
functions are implemented through use of Japan
the called party telephone number.
F-code communication defined by the
F-code
Communications Industry Association of
communication
Japan (CIAJ) can be carried out.
Communication triggered by the call from an
Password reception
unexpected party can be blocked.
Received Document Print Functions
The document received by fax can be
Basic specifications
printed on paper of an appropriate size.

The size of the received document is
determined by the main-scan-directional
size and the sub-scan-directional length to
Auto paper selection
select paper of the optimum size. Then, the
printing scale is determined by the received
documnt size and the selected paper size.
The exit tray used to print the document
Exit tray selection received by fax or the document stored in
the confidential box can be specified.
Edges of binary images can be smoothed
when the resolution of the received
Smoothing
document is converted to 600 PPI (IOT
recording density) before printing.
The fax communication start time, sender
Reception header station information, and page numbers can
be printed on the received document.
Two contiguous pages can be printed on
Page integration(2UP)
one sheet.
A long size document (e.g., banner) can be
Long size printing
printed on multiple sheets.
Contents of the document waiting to be Mainbox print
Confirmative printing
transmitted can be printed. function
The document stored in the Malbox can be
Mailbox reception Mainbox print
printed in accordance with user’s
printing function
instruction.
The document stored in the Mailbox can be
Mailbox printing
printed manually.
Transmission/Reception Function
The scale of the document to be transmitted
can be automatically changed according to
Transmission scale the scale of the stored document and the
reception capacity (paper size) of the
remote machine.
The resolution of the document to be
transmitted can be changed if the remote
Resolution change machine does not have the reception
capacity that can cope with resolution of the
stored document.
The coding system used at transmission
can be automatically changed according to
Code conversion the coding system used at storage and the
reception capacity (coding system) of the
remote machine.
Reception paper The reception capacity (paper size) can be
declaration declared for the sending machine.
All the contents of the document sheets on
the platen and in the DADF are stored in the
memory and transmitted to the remote
Auto transmission
terminal in the specified mode in response
to the transmission start insturction given
after input of the called party information.

All the contents of the document sheets on
the platen and in the DADF are transmitted
to the remote terminal in the specified mode
Manual transmission
in response to the transmission start
insturction given after disconnection of the
line.
The date and time, sender name,
Sender information destination name, G3/G4 ID, and page
recording number can be printed at the top of each
page as the sender information.
A document can be faxed with a front cover
Transmission sheet (transmission sheet) attached in accordance
with user’s instruction.
When different documents are scheduled to
be transmitted to the same destination, they
Batch transmission
can be transmitted with one call to reduce
the communication cost.
When a problem occurs during transmission
of a document, the remaining document can
be retransmitted starting at the page where
the problem occurred, thus ensuring reliable
transmission of document without operator
Auto page
intervention. “Retransmission” refers to retry
retransmission
of document transmission interrupted due to
the error that has occurred after
establishment of the connection to the
remote machine. It is different from
“redialing.”
When the remote machine declares use of
cut sheets in the G3 protocol, the document
Cut sheet compatible can be transmitted with it divided according
to the reception capacity of the remote
machine.
When called by the remote terminal, this
Auto reception
machine can answer automatically.
Manual After talking with the remote party or after
reception/Manual confirming that the remote party is a fax, the
polling user can start reception/polling.
The documjent to be transmitted can be
temporarily stored in the memory so that it
Polling transmission can be transmitted later in response to the
polling request issued by the remote
machine.
The document stored in the remote station
Auto polling can be fetched through automatic call
origination and connection.
The user can select “Manual Reception”
Manual polling and press the Start key for reception or × × ×
polling.
Scheduled The user can specify the communication
communication start time in advance.

The image data scanned once and stored in
the memory can be transmitted to multiple
Broadcasting/Concent
destinations. Documents can be received
ration
from multiple destinations by a single
operation.
When stations are distant from the station
Relay
designating relay broadcasting, the relay
broadcasting/Remote
station pefrorms broadcasting to reduce the
relay broadcasting
communication charge.
Confidential A document can be transmitted to the
communication specified Mailbox of the remote party.
Exceptional processes
Exceptional processes related to
related to
communication.
communication
The sender can specify the number of
copies to be printed at the remote terminal
to avoid the trouble of sending the same
Remote sort copy
document by calling the remote terminal
more than once, saving the
communication time.
The specified transmission/polling is given
proority over the previously scheduled
Priority transmission transmission/polling. If there is no unused
line, the specified transmission/polling will
start as soon as any line becomes available.
The transmission order is changed by
Transmission order
changing the prioity of previouly scheduled
change
transmission.
Some of transmission parameters (including
storage parameters) can be assigned to
Transmission
abbreviated numbers in addition to the
parameters
parameters selected from the menus
displayed on the panel.
Received documents can be distributed to
Distribution to boxes
storage boxes.
Fax communication results can be
Communication result recorded. They can be printed as reports or
recording displayed on the panel to show the
communication results and status clearly.
If the Store and Forward control cannot be
Immediate performed due to the insufficient memory,
x x
communication the remaining memory space is used
resourcefully to continue communicaton.
Report Functions
The user can be notified of the results of the
latest 100 faxes.
This report indicates the results of
transmitted faxes and the results of received
Communication
faxes separately (a total of 100 faxes). The
management report
result of call origination is indicated for each
transmitted fax, and the result of call
termination is indicated for each received
fax.

The user can be notified of success in fax
transmission.
Monitor report
The fax transmission result (success) is
output along with the send image.
The user can be norified of failure in fax
Transmission failure transmission.
report The fax transmission result (failure) is
output along with the send image.
The user can be notified of success of
Broadcasting report failure of broadcating. The fax broadcasting
result is output along with the send image.
The user can be notified of success of
Relay broadcasting failure of relay broadcating. The fax relay
report broadcasting result is output or transmitted
along with the send image.
Report comes from Inform to User whenever stored any
Confidential box documents in confidential box
The user can be notified of success or
Concentration report failure of concentration.
The fax concentration result is output.
The history of command transmission to
and reception from the remote mchine can
be displayed to facilitate troubleshooting.
Protocol monitor This reports indicates the reception time,
remote party, document contents, document
size, and number of pages for each
document number.
The debug message stored in the NV
memroy can be printed to reduce the CE’s
Debug log report burden during failure reocovery.
The output format and number of pages are
not defined.
Other Functions
Remote maintenance (maintenance of a
facsimile is performed via a communication
line) and remote center call (various data is
EP-DX x x
sent to the EP-Front via a communication
line with the called originated by the
machine) can be performed.
The fax board is provided with a failure
diagnosis function to locate the failure,
Failure diagnosis alowing the defective part (PWBA) to be
function replaced. The self-diagnosis function starts
in response to the instruction from the host,
allowing the faulty part to be located.
Software can be downloaded to the
S/W download
standard and optional FROMs in
function
accordance with the host’s instruction.

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Document Centre 236/286

Draft Version Issued on :2004.02.10 Company

First Edition:2004.05.14 Name

Draft Version Issued on :2004.02.10 Company

First Edition:2004.05.14 Name

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material i

Other Material and Manuals Required

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 1-1

See attached detail course schedule.

1-2 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 1-3

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material i

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 2-1

• FAX (WCM123/WCM128 only)

2-2 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 2-3

2-4 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material i

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 3-1

Entering/Exiting the Diagnostic Mode

Entering the Diagnostic Mode

The procedure for entering the diagnostic mode is as follows:

To conduct diagnoses, perform the following steps:

Exiting the Diagnostic Mode

3-2 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material

Diagnostic Menu Tree

After the “Maintenance/Diagnostics” button is pressed, menus will appear as

NVM Read / Write

Sub System Initialize Hard Disk

Delete All Data

Print Test Pattern

Adjustment / Others Machine ID / Billing Data

Initialize HFSI Counter

Adjust Toner Density

Tray5(Bypass) Guide Adjustment

EP-DX setting report

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 3-3

Diagnostic functions of the Document Centre 236/286 are available in two

DC No Function name Description PC UI Remarks

DC003 Preliminary Sends NR data from the This function is not

3-4 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material

DC No Function name Description PC UI Remarks

DC132 Billing data Assigns the serial number of

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 3-5

DC No Function name Description PC UI Remarks

DC612 Test Pattern Print Prints the test pattern output

: Provided. : Restrictions placed on functions. x: Not provided.

3-6 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material

Cain 1 Standby Power

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material i

Main functions of the Chain1 are as follows:

(1) Turns on/off the AC power.

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 4-1

Power Supply Voltage

Names and Functions of Parts

4-2 Document Centre 236/286 Training Material

(1) GFI Breaker

(2) Main Switch

(3) Power Unit

Document Centre 236/286 Training Material 4-3