CHAPTER 4

IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

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1. Outline of Processes
1.1 Outline
The functions and methods used in the machine's image formation system are as follows:

Item Function/method
Photosensitive drum Amorphous silicon (80-mm dia.)
Cleaning method: blade
Developing assembly Developing cylinder (24.5-mm dia.)
Developing method: dry, 1-component, toner projection
Toner: magnetic, negative
Pre-exposure Array of 63 LEDs
Turning on/off the Pre-exposure LED Array.
Potential sensor Potential Control
[1] Setting the primary current
[2] Setting the laser output
[3] Setting the developing bias (DC)
Wire auto cleaning [1] Primary charging wire
[2] Pre-transfer charging wire
[3] Transfer charging wire
[4] Separation charging wire
Primary charging control DC constant current control: set by potential control
Grid bias control DC constant voltage control: fixed by varistor
Control value: 850 V (approx.)
Developing bias control AC constant voltage control: on/off control only
Voltage: 1500 Vp-p (approx.)
Frequency: 2.7 kHz (approx.)
DC constant voltage control: set by potential control
Control value: 0 to 600 V (approx.)
Dust-collecting roller bias DC non-control
control Voltage: -1000 V (approx.)
Pre-transfer charging con- AC constant voltage control: fuzzy by environment sensor
trol DC constant current control: on/off control only
Transfer charging control DC current control: fuzzy control by environment sensor
Separation charging control AC constant voltage control
DC constant current control: fuzzy control by environment
sensor and to suit density of original (drum surface potential)

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The image formation system is constructed as follows:

Primary charging
assembly Potential sensor
Pre-exposure
Cleaner unit

Developing assembly

Dust-collecting roller

Pre-transfer charging
assembly

Separation charging assembly Transfer guide

Transfer charging
assembly

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1.2 Basic Sequence of Operations (image formation system)

• at power-on, 1 original, 2 prints

Main power Control panel Fixing assembly

switch ON power switch ON temperature 195˚C 200˚C Start key ON
SLEEP WMUP WMUPR STBY INTR

[1] [2]
Main motor (M2)

Drum motor (M1)

Laser activation

Pre-exposure LED

Primary charging
Grid bias
Developing clutch
(CL4)
Developing bias
(AC)
Developing bias
(DC)
Dust-collecting roller
bias (DC)
Pre-transfer charging
bias (AC)
Pre-transfer charging
bias (DC)
Transfer charging
Separation charging
bias (AC)
Separation charging
bias (DC)

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Note the following about the sequence:

[1] potential control for copying
[2] potential control for printing

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• during printing, 1 original, 2 prints

Start key ON

STBY INRT PRINT LSTR STBY

[1] [2] [3]

Main motor (M2)

Drum motor (M1)

Laser activation
Pre-exposure
LED

Primary charging
Grid bias
Developing
clutch (CL4)
Developing bias
(AC)
Developing bias
(DC)
Dust-collecting
roller bias (DC)
Pre-transfer
charging bias (AC)
Pre-transfer
charging bias (DC)
Transfer charging
Separation
charging bias (AC)
Separation
charging bias (DC)

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Note the following about the sequence:

[1] executes a series of charging operations before the formation of images, thereby stabiliz-
ing the drum potential.
[2] executes image formation 1.
[3] executes image formation 2.

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2. Potential Control
2.1 Outline
The functions and control mechanisms related to the potential control system are as fol-
lows:
1. Controlling potential for the copier/printer
2. Correcting power (APC, i.e., Auto Power Control)
3. Determining primary current (VD control)
4. Determining laser output (VL control)
5. Determining developing bias (DC; VDC control)
The control system related to potential control is designed as follows:
Laser driver PCB

Laser light
Determining laser output

Control signal Primary charging wire

Potential sensor
DC controller PCB

High-voltage PCB

Determining primary current

Control signal

l
signa
ntion
Developing
cylinder
Dete
Potential control PCB

J103 Determining developing bias(DC) J3

0V
B4 1
B3 POT-DT [1]
2
POT-ON [2]
B2 3
B1 24V 4

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The signals used are as follows:

[1] POT-DT: drum surface potential measurement value.
[2] POT -ON: when ‘1’, the potential sensor turns on.

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2.1.1 Controlling Potential for Printing/Copying

The machine's potential control consists of potential control for printing and level of po-
tential control for copying.
The mechanism used to control potential for printing uses a standard target potential (VD)
of 420 V to ensure the reproduction of line widths.
Its mechanism used to control potential for copying uses a standard target level of poten-
tial (VD) of 370 V to help limit the consumption of toner.
The potential is controlled at such times as shown below and is of the nature described:

Warm-up
Purpose To control potential for copier/printer
mode.
To set coefficient between copier and
printer modes
Conditions If the fixing temperature is 150°C or lower
when the main power switch is on.
Duration About 10 sec during warm-up
Service May be turned on/off:
Mode COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-CNT
Default ON (potential control for both copier and
printer modes)

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As part of making service mode settings, potential control may be enabled or disabled; it
may be set for execution 10 min and 60 min after the main power switch is turned on to the
following specifics:

10 and 60 min after main power switch is turned on

Purpose Sensitivity potential control in keeping with
changes in drum temperature.
To suit changes in the efficiency of charg-
ing.
Conditions At the start of the first job 10 and 60 min
after the main power switch is turned on.
Duration OFF: not executed (default)
Reduced mode: 5 sec (approx.)
Standard mode: 10 sec (approx.)
Service May be turned off or set to reduced or
Mode standard:COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-
CNTMD
Default OFF

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• The sequence of operations is as follows during warm-up.

Fixing assembly temperature 195˚C 200˚C

WMUP WMUPR STBY
Potential control for copying [1] Potential control for printing [2]

Drum motor (M1)

Primary charging
Laser
Potential sensor VD VD VD VL1 VL1 VL2 VDVD VD VL1 VL1 VL2

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Note the following about the sequence:

[1] Potential control for copying; potential is measured as follows: of VD, 8 times max; of
VL1, 8 times max; of VL2, once.
[2] Potential control for printing; potential is measured as follows: of VD, 8 times max; of
VL1, 8 times max; of VL2, once.

COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-CNT (turning on/off potential control)

0: potential control OFF
1: potential control ON

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• Any of the following three may be selected for potential control executed 10 and 60 min
after the main power switch is turned on (COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-CNTMD):
[1] OFF (default); no potential control is executed.
[2] Reduced mode; reduces the duration by assuming the potential of the other mode after
potential control.
[3] Standard mode; executes potential control for both copying and printing in succession.

• Reduced Mode (selected in service mode)

One of the two types of potential control is selected, while assuming the control value of
the other mode.
During warm-up after power-on, the primary current, laser output, and developing bias
DC value are determined for copying and printing, and the ratio is stored in memory.
When potential is controlled again after power-on, potential control for the preceding
mode used is executed; for the other, the ratio obtained at power-on is used.
The following shows the sequence of operations for reduced mode:

10 min later to 60 min and later

before 60 min
Numeric constant set for control Assumes the control Assumes the control
value (for copying and printing) value of the other value of the other from
from potential control potential control used for
Potential Potential used for copying or copying or printing
control for control for Start key printing
copying printing ON Potential control Potential control

Fixing assembly temperature

(end of fixing assembly warm-up)
Start key ON
Control panel power switch ON

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• Standard Mode (selected in service mode)

The two types of potential control (for copying and printing) are executed in succession:

10 min later to 60 min and later

before 60 min
Potential control Potential control
for copying and for copying and
Potential Potential printing during printing during
control control Start key the first job the first job
for copying for printing ON Potential control Potential control

Fixing assembly temperature195˚C

(end of fixing assembly warm-up)

Control panel power switch ON Start key ON

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COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-CNT (turning on/off potential control)

0: potential control OFF
1: potential control ON (default)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-CNTMD (selecting potential control
mode)
0: 10 min, 60 min potential control OFF (default)
1: 10 min, 60 min reduced mode
2: 10 min, 60 min normal mode
COPIER>OPTION>TEMPO>F-POT-SW
If transfer separation faults occur because of a fault (error) in the potential
sensor, enter ‘1’.
Use it as an emergency remedy until the potential sensor is replaced.
COPIER>OPTION>TEMPO>F-POT-D
It becomes valid when ‘1’ is set to COPIER>OPTION>TEMPO>F-POT-
SW.
0: for text-oriented users (originals with low image ratio; default)
1: for photo-oriented users (originals with high image ratio)
2: to prevent re-transfer (white spots near 50 mm of leading edge)
COPIER>OPTION>TEMPO>F-HUM-SW
Enter ‘1’ if the environment sensor is faulty (out of order).
Use it as an emergency remedy until the environment sensor is replaced.
COPIER>OPTION>TEMPO>F-HUM-D
It becomes valid when ‘1’ is set to COPIER>OPTION>TEMPO>F-HUM-
SW.
Enter the humidity reading of the site of installation. (adjustment range:
30% to 99%; default: 35%)

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COPIER>FUNCTION>DPC>DPC (forced execution of potential con-

trol)
ON: executes potential control
COPIER>ADJUST>V-CONT>EPOTOFST (entering offset value for
potential sensor)
COPIER>ADJUST>V-CONT>DE-OFST (adjusting Vdc for copying)
COPIER>ADJUST>V-CONT>VD-OFST (entering offset value for VD
target potential for copying)
COPIER>ADJUST>V-CONT>DE-OFS-P (adjusting Vdc for printing)
COPIER>ADJUST>V-CONT>VD-OFS-P (entering offset value for
VD target potential for printing)
COPIER>FUNCTION>DPC>OFST (adjusting potential sensor off-
set)
Enter the value indicated on the service label if the RAM on the DC con-
troller PCB has been replaced.
For adjustment, see “Standards and Adjustments” in Chapter 2 of
Troubleshooting

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2.2 Determining Primary Current

To measure the dark area potential (VD) for the first time after the power switch is turned
on, the current used during previous measurement is let to flow, and the potential sensor is
used to measure the surface potential of the drum.
The DC controller PCB compares the surface potential of the drum against the target po-
tential; if the measured potential is ±6 V or higher than the target value, the primary current
is corrected, and the potential is measured once again. The potential is measured as many as
eight times, and the primary charging current is corrected as many as eight times.

VD
VD
Target +6V
VD -6V
VD
Previous
potential
Fixing assembly temperature195˚C 200˚C
WMUP WMUPR STBY

VD VD VD VD VD Target VD
Potential sensor

Grid bias
Primary charging
Vpc Vpc Vpc Vpc

Potential Correction
control control
sequence start sequence start

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2.3 Determining the Laser Output

To measure the light area potential (VL1) after the power switch is turned on, the poten-
tial based on the previous laser output (LP0) is let to flow, and the surface potential of the
drum is measured by the potential sensor.
The DC controller PCB compares the surface potential of the drum against the target po-
tential; if the measured potential is ±6 V or higher, the potential of the laser output is cor-
rected, and the potential is corrected once again.
The potential is measured as many as eight times, and the laser output is corrected as
many as eight times. In addition, the developing bias for light area (VL2) is measured under
the corrective conditions used to determine the laser output (LP) needed for target potential.

VL1
VL1
+6V
Target VL1
-6V
VL1 VL1
Previous potential
Fixing assembly
temperature 195˚C 200˚C
WMUP WMUPR STBY

VL1 VL1 VL1 VL1 VL1 TargetVL1 VL2

Potential sensor
Developing bias
(DC)
Laser
LP0 LP0 LP0 LP0 LP0 LP

Potential control Correction control

sequence start sequence start

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2.4 Determining the Developing Bias

The developing bias (Vdc) is determined as follows based on the drum surface potential
(VL2):
Vdc = VL2 + Vdc
In terms of copying potential, Vdc = 110 V
In terms of printing potential, Vdc = 85 to 110 V
(The potential for printing varies in keeping with the reading of the environment sensor to
ensure the reproduction of appropriate line widths.)

Potential sensor

Vpc
VD
Vdc

Photosensitive drum Developing

cylinder

Fixing assembly temperature 195˚C 200˚C

WMUP WMUPR STBY

VD VL1 VL2
Potential sensor
Primary current Laser output
level determined determined
Laser

Primary charging

Vpc Vpc LP0 LP Vdc

Selected potential

Potential control sequence start

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2.5 APC Correction

The surface potential fluctuates in keeping with the increase/decrease in the laser output
caused by changes in laser temperature. To maintain the surface potential to a specific level,
the control value of the laser output is corrected.
The following shows the types of correction used for the laser output:

[1] Sheet-to-Sheet APC Control

Purpose: To maintain a specific level of surface potential without lowering productivity
when executing jobs in succession, the potential after laser output is measured between
sheets, ultimately correcting the control value of the laser output.
Timing: The control is executed during the first sheet-to-sheet interval each minute from the
start of continuous printing.
Potential measurement: The drum potential shows a discrepancy around the drum periphery
so that the average of potential levels is obtained. Based on the result, an appropriate correc-
tive value is obtained for the laser output. If measurement is not possible for some difficulty
(as in measuring between sheets), the attempt at measurement is continued for a further 1
min.

Continuous printing
1 min later 1 min later
Potential Potential
control for control for Start key
Main power
copying printing ON
switch ON

Fixing assembly temperature

(end of fixing assembly warm-up) Correction of Correction of
laser output laser output
Control panel power switch ON

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[2] Initial Rotation APC Control

Purpose: To make up for the change in VL potential in the laser output caused by changes in
temperature after a while, the surface potential of the drum is measured, and the control
value of the laser output is corrected.
Timing: The control is executed during initial rotation for the first job 60 min after the end
of jobs.
Potential measurement: The drum potential shows a discrepancy around the drum periphery
so that the average of potential levels is obtained. Based on the result, an appropriate correc-
tive value is obtained for the laser output.

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[3] Last Rotation APC Control

Purpose: If intermittent printing is repeated in a short period of time, the absence of poten-
tial control will change the VL potential of the laser output. To make up for the change, an
appropriate correction value is obtained for the laser output control value, and the updated
value is used for the next job.
Timing: During last rotation for the first job 30 min after the laser output correction.
Potential measurement: The drum potential shows a discrepancy around the drum periphery
so that the average of potential levels is obtained. Based on the result, an appropriate correc-
tive value is obtained for the laser output.

COPIER>OPTION>BODY>LAPC-SW (switching laser APC correc-

tion)
0: ON (executes APC if left alone for 10 min)
1: ON (default; executes initial rotation APC if left alone for 60 min.)
2: ON (executes initial rotation APC if left alone for 120 min.)
3: ON (turns off initial rotation APC only)
4: OFF

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2.6 Density Adjustment in Each Mode

For the following operation modes, the developing bias determined during potential con-
trol is corrected, and the result is used as the target value in each specific mode for density
adjustment.

[1] Density Adjustment in Copying

Purpose: Density adjustment is executed to obtain a level of density suited to the needs of
the user.
Correction: The developing bias is corrected in keeping with the F value setting, and it is
also performed as part of image processing.

[2] Density Adjustment During Printing

Purpose: Density adjustment is executed to obtain a level of density suited to the needs of
the user.
Correction: The developing bias is corrected in keeping with the F value setting, and it is
also performed as part of image processing.

2.6.1 Density Adjustment During Copying

The developing bias is raised to decrease the copy density. Too high a developing bias
will result in hazy images, while too low a bias will result in foggy images.
To avoid these problems, the changes in the developing bias are corrected and correction
is also executed as part of image processing (binary density processing) near the upper and
lower limits of the bias.

F value Developing DC bias Shift Image processing Image density

standard value (V) (V)
1 240 60 Yes Lighter
2 220 40 No
3 180 0 No
4 140 -40 No
5 120 -60 Yes Darker

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2.6.2 Density Adjustment During Printing

The developing bias is raised to decrease the print density. Too high a developing bias,
however, will result in hazy images. Near the lower limit of the developing bias, the changes
in the developing bias are corrected and correction is also executed as part of image process-
ing (thickening).

F value Developing DC bias Shift Thickening*1 Image density

standard value (V) (V)
1 203 48 No Lighter
2 190 35 No
3 179 24 No
4 167 12 No
5 155 0 No
6 138 -17 No
7 122 -33 No
8 105 -50 No
9 105 -50 Yes Darker

*1: All may be set to ‘yes’ using ‘fine line correction’ in user mode.

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COPIER>OPTION-BODY>CNT-W/PR (turning on/off variable density

mode during printing)
1: corrects target value to enable changing of density during printing
(default).
0: disables changing of density during printing.

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3. Controlling Charging
3.1 Controlling Pre-Exposure LED
3.1.1 Outline
The machine is equipped with a pre-exposure LED array to prevent adhesion of excess
toner to the photosensitive drum because of residual charge, and its system of control serves
the following functions:

1. Turning On/Off the Pre-Exposure LED Array

J103A
1
2 24V
3
Pre-exposure lamp
PEXP* [1]
4
DC controller PCB

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

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The system uses the following signals:

[1] pre-exposure LED control signal: when ‘0’, LED turns on.

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3.2 Controlling Primary Charging

3.2.1 Outline
The primary charging control system serves the following functions:
1. Turning on/off the primary corona current.
2. Controlling the primary corona current to a specific level.
3. Controlling the grid bias to a specific level (fixed to 850 V by varistor).
The system used to control primary charging is constructed as follows:

The primary charging bias

changes as follows in keeping
with the potential of HV-PR.

Primary corona
1400µA
J102A J4502
600µA
1

charging
16
2 15
3 14 3V 11V12V
High-voltage PCB

4
PR-LEAK-DETECT [1] 13 HV-PR
DC controller PCB

5 12
6 11 Primary charging wire
7 10 T4506
8 9
Grid wire
9 8
10 7
11 PR-CNT [2]
6
J4507
12 5
13 4
14 3
15 2
PR/TR-REMOTE [3]
16 1

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The following signals are used:

[1] primary charging leakage detection signal; ‘0’ upon detection of an excessively high or
low level of current.
[2] primary corona current control signal; the output of the primary corona current turns
ON when the voltage is about 3 V or higher or lower than 11 V; it turns OFF when the
level is about 12 V or higher.
[3] high-voltage remote signal; turns on/off the output of primary corona current.

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3.2.2 Primary Charging Assembly Cleaning Mechanism

The system used to clean the primary charging wire is turned on at such times as follows,
and the system is constructed as shown in the following figure:

Timing of Cleaning
1. If the temperature of the fixing roller is 100°C or lower at power-on.
2. If wire cleaning is executed in user mode.
3. At the end of making 2000 prints*1 after the end of cleaning.
*1: Default; may be changed in service mode: COPIER>OPTION> BODY>W-CLN-P.

J103A
1
•• •9
DC controller PCB

PCLM1 [1]
5
PCLM2 [2]
6
•• •• •• •1

15 Wires Re
ar

Primary
Fro charging
nt wire cleaning
motor (M6)

Primary charging assembly

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The following signals are used:

[1] primary charging wire cleaning motor CCW drive signal 1; when ‘1’, the wire cleaner
moves to the rear.
[2] primary charging wire cleaning motor CW drive signal 2; when ‘1’, the wire cleaner
moves to the front.

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3.2.3 Others

COPIER>ADJUST>HV-PRI-GRID (entering output adjustment value

for grid bias)
Enter the value indicated on the service label if the RAM on the DC con-
troller PCB has been replaced.
COPIER>FUNCTION>CLEANING>WIRE-CLN
Execute auto cleaning if (five round trips) the primary charging wire or the
transfer charging wire has been replaced.
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>W-CLN-P
Set the intervals at which auto cleaning of the primary charging wire is ex-
ecuted in terms of the number of prints.

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3.3 Dust-Collecting Roller Bias

3.3.1 Outline
The machine is equipped with a dust-collecting roller for collection of stray toner occur-
ring after development. The toner found on the surface of the dust-collecting roller is re-
moved by a scraper.
The dust-collecting roller bias is controlled for the following:
1. Turning on/off the dust-collecting roller bias.

The system used to control the dust-collecting roller is constructed as follows:

J102A J4502

1 16
2 15
3 14
4 13
J4506
5 12 DC -1000V
High-voltage PCB

1
DC controller PCB

6 11
HV-CR-REMOTE [1] Dust-collecting
7 10
8 9 roller
9 8
10 7
11 6
12 5
13 4 Scraper
14 3
15 2
16 1

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The following signal is used for the system:

[1] dust-collecting roller bias remote signal; if ‘1’, the dust-collecting roller bias turns on.

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3.4 Controlling the Pre-Transfer Charging

3.4.1 Outline
The system used for pre-transfer charging serves the following functions:
1. Controlling the DC bias to a specific level of current.
2. Controlling the AC bias to a specific level of voltage.
3. Controlling the output to suit the environment (fuzzy control).

The system used to control the pre-transfer charging is constructed as follows:

The level of current of the

pre-transfer bias varies as follows
in keeping with the potential of
PT-SP-CNT.
-300µA

J510A J4502 3V 11V12V

1 16 PT/SP-CNT
2 15
3 14
4 13
Pre-transfer charging wire
5 12
DC controller PCB

High-voltage PCB

PT/SP-LEAK-DETECT [1]
6 11
7 10
8 9
9 8
10 7
11 6
12 5
PT/SP-CNT [2] J4505
High-voltage AC

13 4 AC+DC
14 3 3
transformer

PT/SP-REMOTE [3] 2
15 2 T4501
1
16 1

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The following signals are used:

[1] pre-transfer/separation charging leakage detection signal: ‘0’ when an excessively high
or low level of current is detected.
[2] pre-transfer charging control signal; the output of pre-transfer current turns ON when
the voltage is about 3 V or more and less than 11 V; it turns OFF when the voltage is
about 12 V or more.
[3] pre-transfer/separating charging remote signal; turns on/off the output of the pre-trans-
fer/separation current.

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3.4.2 Controlling the Output to Suit the Environment (fuzzy control)

The pre-transfer charging current is optimized in relation to the site conditions (i.e., base
on the data from the environment sensor).

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Pre-transfer
current

-10

Low humidity‹ fiHigh humidity

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COPIER>OPTION>BODY>FUZZY (turning on/off fuzzy control)

0: fuzzy control ON (default)
1: low humidity mode (uses a lower-than-standard pre-transfer charging
current)
2: normal humidity mode
3: high humidity mode (use higher-than-standard pre-transfer charging
current)
Setting it to ‘1’ through ‘3’ will make the control independent of the read-
ing from the environment sensor.

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3.4.3 Cleaning Mechanism for the Pre-Transfer Charging Assembly

The pre-transfer charging wire is cleaned at such times as shown below, and its cleaning
mechanism is constructed as follows:

Timing of Cleaning
1. If the temperature of the fixing roller is 100°C or lower at power-on.
2. When wire cleaning is executed in user mode.
3. At the end of last rotation for printing of each 2000 prints*1.
*1: Default; may be changed in service mode: COPIER>OPTION>BODY>W-CLN-P.
J103A
PTRCLM1 [1]
1
2 PTRCLM2 [2]
1
DC controller PCB
•• •• •• •• •• •• •

Re
ar

Fro
nt
15

Wire Pre-transfer
charging
wire cleaning
motor (M7)
Wire cleaner

Pre-transfer charging assembly

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The following signals are used:

[1] pre-transfer charging wire cleaning motor CW drive signal; when ‘1’, the wire cleaner
moves to the rear.
[2] pre-transfer charging wire cleaning motor CCW drive signal; when ‘1’, the wire moves
to the front.

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3.4.4 Others

COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>PRE-TR (entering the output adjustment

value of pre-transfer charging wire current)
Enter the value indicated on the service label if the RAM on the DC con-
troller PCB has been cleared.
COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>H-PRE-TR (entering the offset value of
pre-transfer high-voltage output for high-voltage unit)
Enter the value indicated on the label attached to the new high-voltage unit
if the RAM on the DC controller PCB has been cleared or the high-voltage
unit has been replaced.
COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>D-PRE-TR (entering offset value of pre-
transfer high-voltage output of DC controller PCB)
Enter the value indicated on the label attached to the new DC controller
PCB if the RAM on the DC controller PCB has been cleared or the DC
controller PCB has been replaced.
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>W-CLN-P
Set the intervals at which auto cleaning of the primary charging wire is ex-
ecuted in terms of the number of prints

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3.5 Controlling Transfer Charging

3.5.1 Outline
The system used to control transfer charging serves the following functions:
1. Controlling the DC bias to a specific level of current.
2. Controlling the output to suit the environment (fuzzy control).
The following shows the construction of the control system related to the transfer charg-
ing control system.

The transfer current varies

as follows in keeping with
the potential of TR-CNT.
400µA

J102A J4502
100µA
1 16
3V 11V 12V
2 15
TR -CNT
3 14
4 13
DC controller PCB

High-voltage PCB

TR-LEAK-DETECT [1]
5 12
6 11
7 10
8 9
9 8
10 7
11 6
TR-CNT [2]
12 5
13 4
T4505
14 3
15 2 Transfer
PR/TR-REMOTE [3]
16 1 charging wire

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The system uses the following signals:

[1] transfer charging leakage detection signal; ‘0’ when an excessively high or low current
is detected.
[2] transfer charging current control signal; when about 3 V or higher and lower than 11 V,
the output of the transfer current turns ON; when about 12 V or higher, it turns OFF.
[3] high-voltage remote signal; turns on/off the transfer current output.

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3.5.2 Controlling the Output to Suit the Environment (fuzzy control)

The output of the transfer current is optimized to suit the environment (identified using
data from the environment sensor).

380

Transfer
current

240

Low humidity High humidity

F04-305-02

COPIER>OPTION>BODY>FUZZY (turning on/off; fuzzy control)

0: fuzzy control ON (default)
1: low humidity environment mode (pre-transfer charging current lower
than standard)
2: normal humidity environment mode
3: high humidity environment mode (pre-transfer charging current higher
than standard)
Setting it to ‘1’ through ‘1’ will make control independent of the environ-
ment sensor.

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3.5.3 Cleaning Mechanism for the Transfer Charging Assembly

The transfer charging wire is cleaned at such times as follows, and its control mechanism
is constructed as follows:
Timing of Cleaning
1. If the temperature of the fixing roller is 100°C or lower at power-on.
2. When cleaning is executed in user mode.
3. At the end of making 2,000 prints*1 after cleaning
*1: Default; may be changed in service mode: COPIER>OPTION>BODY>W-CLN-P.

Wires
Wire cleaner
Transfer charging assembly

Transfer/separation charging
Separation Re wire cleaning motor (M8)
DC controller PCB

charging ar
assembly

Fro
nt

20 J106A
•••

T/SCLM1 [1]
8
T/SCLM2 [2]
7
•••

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The system uses the following signals:

[1] transfer charging wire cleaning motor CW drive signal; when ‘1’, the wire cleaner
moves to the rear.
[2] transfer charging wire cleaning motor CCW drive signal; when ‘1’, the wire cleaner
moves to the front.

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3.5.4 Others

COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>TR-N1
(Use it to adjust the output of the transfer charging current for the first side
of a double-sided print or for a single-sided print of plain paper.)
COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>TR-N2
(Use it to adjust the output of the transfer charging current for the second
side of a duplexing print of plain paper.)
Enter the value indicated on the service label if the RAM on the DC con-
troller PCB has been cleared.
COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>HVT-TR
(Use it to enter the offset value for the transfer high-voltage output of the
high-voltage unit.)
Enter the value indicated on the label attached to the new high-voltage unit
if the RAM on the DC controller PCB has been cleared or the high-voltage
unit has been replaced.
COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>D-HV-TR
(Use it to enter the offset value for the thermistor high-voltage output of the
DC controller PCB.)
Enter the value on the label attached to the DC controller PCB if the RAM
on the DC controller PCB has been cleared or the DC controller PCB has
been replaced.
COPIER>FUNCTION>CLEANING>WIRE-CLN
Execute auto cleaning of the charging wire (five round trips) if the primary
charging wire or the transfer charging wire has been replaced.
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>W-CLN-P
Set the interval at which auto cleaning of the charging wire is executed in
terms of the number of prints.

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COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-C1
(Use it to switch the transfer/separation output value for pickup from the
right deck.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-C2
(Use it to switch the transfer/separation output for pickup from the left
deck.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-C3
(Use it to switch the transfer/separation output value for pickup from the
cassette 3.)
COPIER>OPTON>BODY>TR-SP-C4
(Use it to switch the transfer/separation output value for pickup from the
cassette 4.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-MF
(Use it to switch the transfer/separation output for pickup from the manual
feed tray.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-DK
(Use it to switch the transfer/separation output for pickup from the side pa-
per deck.)
The transfer/separation output value is switched for pick up from each re-
spective source of paper with the aim of responding to various problems:
0: normal (default)
1: prevents double transfer
2: prevents separation faults
3: prevents transfer faults

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3.6 Controlling Separation Charging

3.6.1 Outline
The system used to control separation charging serves the following functions:
1. Controlling the DC bias to a specific level of current.
2. Controlling the AC bias to a specific level of voltage.
3. Corrects the output to suit the environment and the density of the original used (sur-
face potential of the drum; fuzzy control).

The system used to control separation charging is constructed as follows:

The level of current of the DC bias

varies as follows in keeping with
the potential of SP-CNT.
100µA

-500µA

3V 11V 12V
SP-CNT

J102A J4502
1 16
2 15
3 14 Separation
4 13 charging wire
5 12
DC controller PCB

High-voltage PCB

PT/SP-LEAK-DETECT [1]
6 11
7 10
8 9
9 8
10 7
11 6
AC transformer

12 5 T4501
High-voltage

J4505
PT/SP-REMOTE [2]
13 4 1
SP-CNT [3] AC+DC
14 3 2
15 2 3
16 1
The level of voltage of the
AC bias varies as follows
in keeping with the potential
of SP-CNT.
12KVPP

8KVPP

3V 11V 12V
HV-CNT

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The following signals are used:

[1] separation charging leakage detection signal; ‘0’ when an excessively high or low level
of current is detected.
[2] separation charging current control signal; when about 3 V or higher and lower than 11
V, the output of the separation current turns ON; when about 12 V or higher, it turns
OFF.
[3] separation charging remote signal; turns on/off the output of the separation current.

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3.6.2 Correcting the Output to Suit the Environment and the Density of the
Original Used
The output of separation current is optimized to suit the environment (identified by data
from the environment sensor) and the density of the original used (surface potential of the
drum); the control is in the three levels of High, Medium, and Low.

[2]
(-)
Separation current (µA)

[1] Drum surface potential: high

Drum surface potential: medium
Drum surface potential: low

[3]

Low humidity ¬ ®High humidity

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[1] In a low humidity environment, paper becomes dry, tending to become charged (high
resistance); the output is decreased to make up for this.
[2] If the potential of the drum is low, increase the output to prevent separation faults.
[3] If the potential of the drum is high, decrease the level of current to prevent double trans-
fer.

COPIER>OPTION>BODY>FUZZY (turning on/off fuzzy control)

0: fuzzy control ON (default)
1: low humidity mode (uses a lower-than-standard level of pre-transfer
charging current)
2: normal humidity environment mode
3: high humidity environment mode (uses a higher-than-standard level of
transfer charging current)
Setting to ‘1’ through ‘3’ makes the mechanism independent of the environ-
ment sensor.

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3.6.3 Others

COPIER>ADJUST>HV-SP>SP-N1 (Use it to adjust the output for the

first side of a double-side print or for a single-sided print of plain paper.)
COPIER>ADJUST>HV-SP>SP-N2 (Use it to adjust the output of the
second side of a double-sided print of plain paper.)
If the RAM on the DC controller PCB has been cleared, enter the value in-
dicated on the service label.
COPIER>AJDUST>HV-SP>HVT-SP (Enter the offset value for the sepa-
ration high-voltage output of the high-voltage unit.)
Enter the value indicated on the label attached to the new high-voltage unit
if the RAM on the DC controller PCB has been cleared or the high-voltage
unit has been replaced.
COPIER>ADJUST>HV-SP>D-HV-SP (Use it to enter the offset for the
separation high-voltage of the DC controller PCB.)
Enter the value indicated on the new DC controller PCB if the RAM on the
DC controller PCB has been cleared or the DC controller PCB has been re-
placed.

COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-C1 (Use it to switch the transfer/

separation output value for pickup from the right deck.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-C2 (Use it to switch the transfer/
separation output value for pickup from the left deck.)
COPIER>OPTON>BODY>TR-SP-C3 (Use it to switch the transfer/sepa-
ration output value for pickup from the cassette 3.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-C4 (Use it to switch the transfer/
separation output for pickup from the cassette 4.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-MF (Use it to switch the transfer/
separation output for pickup from the manual feed tray.)
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>TR-SP-DK (Use it to switch the transfer/
separation output for pickup from the side paper deck.)
The transfer/separation output value is switched for each source of paper to
prevent various problems:
0: normal (default)
1: prevents double transfer
2: prevents separation faults
3: prevents transfer faults

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4. Hopper/Developing Assembly
4.1 Outline
The following component parts are associated with the developing assembly:

Hopper stirring motor Hopper supply motor

M9 M10

Angled feed screw

Toner feed screw

Feed screw

Toner supply

Stirring rod Toner sensor (TS2)

Toner feed screw

Developing assembly toner sensor (TS1)

Developing cylinder

M1 CL1
Developing assembly clutch
Main motor

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4.2 Controlling the Drive to the Hopper/Developing Assembly

The system used to control the drive of the developing assembly is constructed as follows:

1 J103B
24V
5 M10ON*[1]
6 Hopper supply motor
24V Hopper stirring motor
7
M9ON* [2]
8
DC controller PCB

M9 M10

J108B
24V
1
DEVCD* [3]
2
J108A
1
M1_LCK
9
M1_ON
10 M1 CL1
5V
11
0V Developing assembly clutch
12

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The following signals are used:

[1] hopper stirring motor drive signal; when ‘0’, the motor rotates to stir the toner.
[2] hopper supply motor drive signal; when ‘0’, the motor rotates to supply toner.
[3] developing assembly clutch drive signal; when ‘0’, the developing assembly clutch turns
on.

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4.3 Controlling the Developing Bias

The system used to control the developing bias serves the following functions:
[1] Controlling the DC bias to a specific level of voltage.
[2] Controlling the AC bias to a specific level of voltage.

AC output 1500Vpp

J102A J4502
1 16 J4504
2 15
3 14
4 13

High-voltage PCB
5 12
6 11
DC controller PCB

7 10
DEV-DC-CNT [1]
8 9
9 DEV-AC-REMOTE [2] 8 Developing cylinder
10 7
11 6
12 5
13 4 The developing DC bias varies as
14 3 follows in keeping with the potential
15 2 of DEV-DC-CNT.
16 1
Developing DC bias

600V
Image area
Non-image area

3V 11V 12V
DEV-DC-CNT

F04-403-01

The following signals are used:

[1] developing DC bias current control signal; if about 3 V or higher and lower than 11 V,
the output of developing DC bias current turns ON; if about 12 V or higher, it turns
OFF.
[2] developing DC bias remote signal; turns on/off the output of developing DC bias cur-
rent.

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COPIER>ADJUST>DEVELOP>BIAS
(Use it to enter the adjustment value for developing bias.)
Enter the value indicated on the service lable if the RAM on the DC con-
troller PCB has been cleared (from 0 to obtain darker images to 600 to ob-
tain lighter image).
COPIER>ADJUST>DEVLEOP>HVT-DE
(Use it to enter the offset value for the output of developing high voltage
for the high-voltage unit.)
Enter the value indicated on the label attached to the new high-voltage unit
if the RAM on the DC controller PCB has been cleared or the DC controller
PCB has been replaced (from 100 to obtain lighter images to +100 to obtain
darker images).
COPIER>ADJUST>DEVELOP>D-HV-DE
(Use it to enter the offset value for the output of developing high voltage of
the DC controller PCB.)
Enter the value indicated on the label attached to the DC controller PCB if
the RAM on the DC controller PCB has been cleared or the DC controller
PCB has been replaced. (from -100 to obtain lighter images to +100 to ob-
tain darker images).
COPIER>ADJUST>V-CONT>DE-OFST
(adjusting Vdc for copying)
COPIER>ADJUST>V-CONT>DE-OFST-P
(adjusting Vdc for printing)
Enter the value indicated on the service label if the RAM on the DC con-
troller PCB has been cleaned.

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4.4 Detecting the Level of Toner and Controlling the Supply of

Toner
The following component parts are associated with the toner supply system:

J103A

1
DC controller PCB

···

5V
7
DTEP [1]
8
0V
9
TS2

J103B
1
···

5V
9
TEP [2]
10
0V
11
1
TS

F04-404-01

The following signals are used:

[1] developing assembly toner level detection signal; when the absence of toner is detected,
‘0’.
[2] hopper toner level detection signal; when the absence of toner is detected, ‘0’.

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4.4.1 Sequence of Operations (toner supply)

The toner inside the developing assembly is monitored by the developing assembly toner
sensor (TS1); when it drops below a specific level, the developing assembly toner level sig-
nal goes ‘0’ and is sent to the DC controller PCB.
When the DC controller PCB detects the developing assembly toner level signal for 0.3
sec or more, the hopper motor drive signal will be issued so that the hopper will start to sup-
ply toner.
The supply of toner stops when the toner inside the developing assembly reaches a spe-
cific level and, as a result, the developing assembly toner level signal ‘1’ is detected for 0.7
sec or more.
The level of toner inside the hopper is monitored by the hopper toner sensor while toner
is supplied by the hopper motor or toner is being stirred.
When the toner inside the hopper drops below a specific level, the hopper toner level de-
tection signal goes ‘0’. When the DC controller PCB detects the signal for 1.9 sec or more,
the machine will indicate the Add Toner message on its control panel.
The following shows the sequence of operations used by the hopper to supply the devel-
oping assembly with toner.

Toner supply sequence start

Toner supply STBY

Developing
assembly toner In 120sec or more, ‘020’ indicated
sensor (TS1)
Hopper supply motor 2 sec 1 sec
(M10)
Hopper Supply Supply Supply
toner sensor In1.9sec or more, ‘Add’ Toner indicated
(TS2)

F04-404-02

E020 (toner supply error)

It is indicated when the toner sensor (TS1) inside the developing assembly
detects the absence of toner for 120 sec or more.

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5. Drum Cleaner Unit

5.1 Outline
The following component parts are associated with the drum cleaner unit:

Pre-exposure lamp (LED)

Cleaning blade

Auxiliary roller Separation claw

Waste toner Magnet roller
feedscrew

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5.2 Detecting the Waste Toner

The system used to detect waste toner (full condition) is constructed as follows:

1 J108A
···

M1_LCK
9 M1_ON
10 5V
11 M1 Main motor
12 0V

Waste toner feedscrew

lock detection
(MSW1)

(front)
DC controller PCB

J107
1
···

WT-RCK
17 0V To MSW1
18

Waste toner bottle

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E013 (waste toner lock)

It is indicated when the waste toner lock sensor (MSW2) remains on for 4
sec or more.

The waste toner bottle is capable of holding as much toner as may be used
for a maximum of about 500,000 prints.
Memo

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6. Controlling the Drum Heater

6.1 Outline
The system used to control the drum heater is constructed as follows:

Environment switch
(SW3)

J2053
J102B
3
1
J2052 J2002
···

0V HT-TEMP [2]

Drum heater control PCB

7 1 W1 1
DRUM HT ON [1]
8 2 J2053 2
DC controller PCB

AC
9 3 2 W2 3 Thermistor
AC driver PCB

10 4 4
11 5 5
12 6 6
13 7 Drum heater
14 8 (H3)
15
Controlled
16 to 43˚C

F04-601-01

The following signals are used:

[1] drum heater drive control signal; when ‘1’, AC power is supplied to the drum heater
control PCB.
[2] thermistor temperature detection signal; feeds voltage of a level suited to the detected
temperature.

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• Turning On/Off the Drum Heater

Environment sensor (SW3) Drum heater (H3)

ON Half wave
Power OFF OFF OFF
ON Full wave
Main motor (M2) OFF OFF Full wave
Wait ON Half wave (full wave if 120/230 V)
Main motor (M2) ON OFF Half wave (full wave if 120/230 V)
ON Half wave (full wave if 120/230 V)
Printing OFF Half wave (full wave if 120/230 V)
ON Full wave
Standby, Jam, Front cover open OFF Full wave
ON Full wave
Power save mode OFF Full wave

T04-601-01

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The drum heater is controlled to 43°C by the drum heater control PCB.
When wear of the drum or parts associated with charging assemblies advances, halftone
images can become distorted if printed in a high temperature/humidity environment (much
moisture in the air).
To prevent distortion, SW2001-1 on the drum heater control PCB may be turned on to
change from 43°C to 47°C (default: OFF, control at 43°C).
If the switch is turned on (controlled to 47°C) in a low temperature/humidity environment
(little moisture in the air), however, printing of halftone images can cause fusion, requiring
the operation of the switch to suit the environment as follows:

1. Remove the drum heater control PCB. (See p. 4-51P.)

2. Shift SW2001-1 on the drum heater control PCB to ON (controlled to 47°C).

SW2001
J2001 ON 12

F04-601-02

SW2001-1 SW2001-2
ON (controlled to 47°C) Not used
OFF (default: controlled
to 43°C)
T04-601-02

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7. Disassembly and Assembly

The machine’s mechanical characteristics and features are as described herein, and the
machine may be disassembled or assembled as instructed while keeping the following in
mind:

1. The power plug must be disconnected for the work.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, the machine may be assembled by reversing the steps used
to disassemble it.

3. The screws must be identified by type (length, diameter) and location.

4. The mounting screw of the grounding wire and the varistors is equipped with a toothed
washer to ensure electrical continuity. They must not be left out when fitting the screws.

5. As a rule, the machine must not be operated with any of its parts removed.

6. The front door switch or the main power switch must be turned off before sliding out
the duplex unit or the fixing/feeding unit.

7. Toner must not be thrown away into fire to avoid explosion.

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7.1 Pre-Exposure Lamp Unit

7.1.1 Removing the Pre-Exposure Lamp Unit
1) Open the front cover, and slide out the
hopper unit to draw out the fixing/feed-
ing unit.
2) Take out the process unit. (See p. 4-
54P.) [1] [2]
[1]
3) Remove the primary charging assembly.
4) Remove the potential sensor unit.
5) Remove the two mounting screws [1],
and remove the potential sensor rail stay
[2].
6) Disconnect the connector [3], and re-
move the two mounting screws [4];
then, detach the pre-exposure lamp unit
[5].
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[3]
[4]

[5]

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7.2 Photosensitive Drum

Points to Note When Handling the Photosensitive Drum

The machine’s photosensitive drum is made of high-sensitivity amorphous
silicon, and its sensitivity can start to deteriorate depending on how and
where it is placed, requiring the following:
1. Whenever the process unit is removed from the machine or the photo-
sensitive drum is removed from the process unit, be sure to protect the
photosensitive drum against light. Use the photosensitive drum protec-
tive sheet or wrap six or more sheets of A3 or larger copy paper.
2. Do not place the process unit or the photosensitive drum in an area sub-
ject to the direct rays of the sun.
3. Do not place the process unit or the photosensitive drum in an area sub-
ject to high or low temperature or humidity or where temperature or hu-
midity tend to fluctuate rapidly.
4. Do not place the process unit or the photosensitive drum in an area sub-
ject to dust, ammonium gas, or organic solvent/gas.
The foregoing requirements commonly apply to all photosensitive
drums.

7.2.1 Removing the Drum Unit

1) Open the front cover, and slide out the
hopper unit. [1]
2) Remove the process unit. (See p. 4-
54P.)
3) Remove the primary charging assembly [2]
and the pre-transfer charging assembly.
4) Remove the potential sensor assembly.
5) Remove the potential sensor rail stay. [1]
6) Remove the three mounting screws [1],
and detach the gear plate [2].
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7) Remove the two mounting screws [3], [3] [4] [3]

and detach the front side stay [4].

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8) Holding it as indicated, detach the pho-
tosensitive drum [5].

Take care not to damage the

photosensitive drum when re-
moving it. The bearing at the
rear and the gear at the front of
the drum need not be removed.

[5]

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If the temperature of the fixing
assembly is 150°C or higher
when replacing the drum unit,
be sure to execute the following
in service mode; otherwise, po-
tential control will not be ex-
ecuted:
COPIER>FUNCTION>DPC>DPC.

7.2.2 Replacing the Drum Heater

1) Remove the photosensitive drum from
the process unit. [2]
2) Remove the two mounting screws [1], [1]
and detach the flange [2] from the front.

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Protect the removed photosensi-

tive drum against dirt and
scratches with five to six sheets
of copy paper or with the drum
protective sheet stored near the
waste toner case.

3) Remove it from the rear together with

the drum heater control PCB [3].
4) Disconnect the connector [4], and de- [4]
tach the drum heater [5] from the photo-
sensitive drum.

[5]

[3]

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7.2.3 Mounting the Photosensitive Drum

Mount the photosensitive drum by reversing the steps used to remove it; however, be sure
not to soil or scratche the drum and not to trap the cable of the drum heater.

7.2.4 Setting the DIP Switch for the Drum Heater Control PCB
1) Remove the drum heater assembly. (See
p. 4-52P.)
SW2001 [3]
2) Disconnect the connector [1], and de- ON 1 2
tach the drum heater assembly [2].
3) Set the DIP switch (SW2001-1) [3] on
the drum heater control PCB. [1]

[2]

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7.3 Process Unit

7.3.1 Removing the Process Unit
[2]
1) Open the front cover.
[3] [3]
2) Remove the developing assembly. (See
p. 4-73P.)
3) Remove the hopper assembly. (See p. 4-
78P.)
4) Remove the primary charging cooling
fan.
5) Slide out the fixing/feeding assembly,
and place the drum protective sheet [1]
on the registration roller assembly.
6) Disconnect the four connectors [2], and [1]
remove the two mounting screws [3].
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7) Insert the drum rotating tool [4] into the

slot [5] in the drum shaft. While keep-
ing the drum in place so that it will not
rotate counterclockwise, insert a screw-
driver into the center opening [6] in the
drum rotating tool to remove the drum [5] Drum shaft
fixing screw.

If the drum is let to rotate coun-

terclockwise, the cleaning blade
will not come into contact with
the drum correctly, leading to
cleaning faults. Be sure to fix [4]
the drum in place first before
removing the drum fixing screw [6]
to avoid the problem.
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If the hopper assembly is re-
leased but not removed, be sure
REF. to open the right upper door and
the right lower door so that
there will be space.

8) Slide out the process unit [7] until it

stops. [7]

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9) Holding the grip [8] of the process unit [8]

as indicated, take it out.

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7.3.2 Mounting the Process Unit
Mount the process unit by reversing the steps used to remove it with the following in
mind:
1) On the left rail, place the process rail [1] [2]
along the guide plate [1] at the front/
rear of the rail.
On the right rail [2], place the process
unit on the L-shaped stay.

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2) After sliding the process unit into the
machine, match the slot in the drum [3]
shaft and the slot in the drum using the [5] [4]
drum rotating tool [3]. Then, insert the
drum fixing tool [4], and fit the mount-
ing screw [5] into the center opening of
the drum rotating tool; then, tighten the
mounting screw.

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7.4 Potential Sensor/Potential Control PCB

7.4.1 Removing the Potential Sensor/Potential Control PCB

Be sure to replace the potential

sensor and the potential control
PCB at the same time.
[1] [2]
[3]
1) Open the front cover, and slide out the
hopper unit.
2) Remove the developing assembly and
the primary cooling fan.
3) Disconnect the connector [1], and re-
move the screw [2]; then, detach the po-
tential sensor assembly [3].

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4) Remove the three screws [4], and detach [5]

the front door switch cover [5].

[4]
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5) Free the cable [6] from the cable guide. [7] [6]
6) Remove the six screws [7], and detach
the door switch assembly [8]. [8]

[7]

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7) Remove the two screws [9], and detach [10]

the potential control PCB together with
[9]
the mounting base [10].

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8) Remove the four screws [11] and three [11]

connectors [12], and detach the poten-
tial control PCB [13].

[12]

[13]

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7.4.2 Adjusting the Potential Sensor

The potential sensor and the po-

tential control PCB are adjusted
in a pair, requiring simultaneous [2]
replacement.

1) Start service mode, and set ‘0’ to the

following to disable potential control:
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-CNT.
2) Replace the potential control PCB.
3) Connect the connector of the potential
sensor to the connector of the machine.
4) Fit the potential checking electrode
(FY9-3012) [2] to the potential sensor
[1]. [1]

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When fitting the checking elec-

trode to the potential sensor [2],
be sure that the magnet of the
checking electrode does not
come into contact with the po-
tential sensor cover.
[3]
5) Connect the clip [3] of the checking
electrode to the frame of the machine
(GND).

Be sure to keep the clip [3] fully

away from the sensor and not to
bring it in contact with the cover
of the sensor.

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6) Insert the door switch actuator into the

door switch assembly.
7) Connect the power plug to the power
outlet, and turn on the main power
switch.
8) Execute the following in service mode:
COPIER>FUNCTION>DPC>OFST.
9) Record the setting of <OFST> on the
service label.
10) Start service mode, and set ‘1’ to the
following to enable potential control:
COPIER>OPTION>BODY>PO-CNT.
11) Check to make sure that the data lamp
in the control panel is off; then, turn off
the main power switch.
12) Disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet.
13) Remove the checking electrode from
the potential sensor.
14) Mount the potential sensor.

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7.5 Primary Charging Assembly

7.5.1 Removing the Primary Charging Assembly
1) Open the front cover, and slide out the
hopper assembly. [3] [4] [1] [2]
2) Loosen the mounting screw [1], and
slide up the fixing member [2] to secure
the fixing member in place.
3) Disconnect the connector [3], and re-
move the primary charging assembly
[4].

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If you have replaced the primary

charging wire or the primary
charging assembly, be sure to
execute the following in service
mode to clean the wire:
COPIER>FUNCTION>
CLEANING>WIRE-CLN.
Further, be user to use a
strengthened polishing pad
(blue holder) as the cleaning
pad.

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7.6 Pre-Transfer Charging Assembly

7.6.1 Removing the Pre-Transfer Charging Assembly
1) Open the front cover, and slide out the
hopper assembly.
2) Remove the mounting screw [1], and
disconnect the connector [2]; then, de-
tach the pre-transfer assembly [3].

[1] [3] [2]

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When you have mounted the

pre-transfer charging assembly,
be sure to execute ‘wire clean-
ing’ in user mode. (If the sur-
face temperature of the fixing
upper roller is 100°C or lower,
you need not execute this, as the
wire will be cleaned automati-
cally.

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7.7 Transfer/Separation Charging Assembly

7.7.1 Removing the Transfer/Separation Charging Assembly
1) Open the front cover, and slide out the
fixing/feeding unit.
2) Remove the feeding right front cover. [1]
3) Remove the mounting screw [1], and
detach the fixing guide [2].

[2]

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4) Disconnect the connector [3], and slide [4] [3]

out the transfer/separation charging as-
sembly [4] to the front; then, detach it
by pulling it up at an angle.

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7.7.2 Mounting the Transfer/Separation Charging Assembly

Mount the transfer/separation charging assembly by reversing the steps used to remove it
while keeping the following in mind.
1) Make sure that the four protrusions [1] [1] [1]
on the transfer/separation charging as-
sembly are correctly fitted into the cut-
offs [2] in the fixing/feeding unit.

[1] [1]

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2) Make sure that the leaf spring [3] of the [2]

fixing/feeding unit comes in contact
with the frame of the transfer/separation
charging assembly (slide from the [3]
front).

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[2]
[2]

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3) Mount the fixing guide plate [4] with a
mounting screw [5].

[5]

[4]

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4) If you have replaced the transfer charg-

ing wire or the transfer/separation
charging assembly be sure to execute
the following in service mode to clean
the wire:
COPIER>FUNCTION>CLEANING>
WIRE-CLN.
If you have replaced the separation
charging wire or the separation charging
assembly, be sure to execute ‘wire
cleaning’ in user mode. (If the surface
temperature of the fixing upper roller is
100°C or lower, you need not execute
this mode, as the wire will be cleaned
automatically.)

Further, be sure to use a

strengthened polishing pad
(blue holder) as the cleaning
pad.

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7.8 Charging Wire

7.8.1 Outline
The photosensitive drum is surrounded by three charging wires (for primary charging,
pre-transfer, and transfer/separation).
These charging wires are newly adopted brown wires (0.06 mm in diameter). Do not use a
gold-plated wire, which has been used in the past; otherwise, image faults may occur.
Further, be sure to use a strengthened polishing pad (in a blue holder) as the cleaning pad
for the primary charging assembly and the transfer charging assembly.

7.8.2 Removing the Wire Cleaner of the Primary Charging Assembly

1) Pick the wire cleaner, and disengage the
hook with a flat-blade screwdriver.

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7.8.3 Routing the Charging Wire
All charging wires (except the grid wire) are routed more or less in the same way; the fol-
lowing cites the primary charging assembly:
1) Remove the shielding plate (left, right)
of the charging assembly. To prevent
deformation (slack) in the primary
charging assembly, be sure to work
separately for the left shielding plate
and the right shielding plate (i.e., do not
loosen the mounting screws [1] of both
shielding plates at the same time).
2) Remove the wire cleaner. [1]

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For other charging assemblies,

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3) Free a length of about 5 cm of charging

wire from the charging wire reel (0.06
mm in diameter), and form a loop at its
end with a diameter of about 2 mm.

To form a loop, wind the charg-

ing wire around a hex key once,
REF. and turn the hex key three to
four times; then, twist the charg-
ing wire.

4) Cut the end (excess) of the twisted

charging wire.
Stud Reel Charging electrode
5) Hook the loop on the stud.

(front) Charging wire (rear)

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6) At the rear, hook the charging wire on

the charging wire positioner; then, hook
the charging wire tension spring on the
charging wire where indicated to F04-
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7) Cut off the excess of the charging wire

with nippers.
8) Pick the end of the charging wire ten-
sion spring with tweezers, and hook it
on the charging power supply electrode.
In the case of the pre-transfer charging
assembly, hook the spring on the pin at
the front.
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Make sure of the following:

• The charging wire must not
be bent or twisted.
• The charging wire must be Correct Wrong
fitted in the V-groove of the
charging wire positioner.
Grid side

Correct Wrong

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9) Attach a cushoin in front of the charg-

ing wire. (This does not apply to the
primary charging assembly.)
10) Mount the shielding plate (left, right).

For other charging assemblies,

mount the two lids.

11) Mount the wire cleaner. At this time,

pay attention to make sure that the wire
cleaner is oriented correctly.
12) Wipe the charging wire with lint-free
paper moistened with alcohol.

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7.8.4 Routing the Grid for the Primary Charging Assembly

1) Loosen the two mounting screws used Screws
to secure the left and right shielding
plates in place.
2) Loosen the three mounting screws used
to secure the motor unit in place at the
front.

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3) Loosen the mounting screw, and move

it in the direction indicated; then, fix it Screw
in place temporarily.
4) Free a length of about 5 cm of charging
wire from the charging wire reel (0.1
mm in diameter), and form a loop at its
end with a diameter of about 2 mm.

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To form a loop, wind the charg-

ing wire around a hex key once,
REF. and turn the hex key three to
four times; then, twist the charg-
ing wire.

5) Cut the twisted charging wire (excess)

with nippers. Stud A
6) Hook the loop on stud A.
7) After routing the wire for 31 runs, lead
it through section B, and give it a half
turn; then, put it between the washer Screw B
and the motor unit, and wind it once
around the mounting screw (clockwise),
and secure it in place with a mounting
screw.
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8) Cut the excess of the charging wire with

nippers.
9) Tighten the mounting screw loosened in
step 3).
Keep tightening until the tension of the
grid wire is even.
Be sure to pay attention to avoid defor-
mation (slack) of the charging assembly
(as by tightening the mounting screw
found on the front of the left/right
shielding plate early).
10) Tighten the mounting screws loosened
in steps 1) and 2).
11) Wipe the grid wire with lint-free paper
moistened with alcohol.

1. Check to make sure that the

grid wire is free of bending
and twisting.
2. Be sure that the runs are laid
at equal intervals (i.e., the
wire is in the groove of the
block).

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7.8.5 Adjusting the Height of the Charging Wire

Charging assembly Height of charging wire Tolerance

Primary

±1mm
7.5 +1.5 7.5 +1.5 A
- 0 mm - 0 mm

Pre-transfer No height adjusting

mechanism

10.06±0.3 mm B

Transfer

9.5±0.5mm
±2mm

Separation

16.0±0.5mm ±2mm
14.9±0.5mm
D

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The height (position) of the pri-

mary charging wire and the
REF. transfer charging wire may be
adjusted by turning the screw
found at the back of the charg-
ing assembly; a single turn
changes the position of the
charging wire by about 0.7 mm.

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7.8.6 Cleaning the Primary Anti-Stray Sheet

1) Open the front cover.
[1]
2) Remove the developing assembly. [2] [1]
3) Remove the hopper assembly.
4) Remove the process unit. (See p. 4-
54P.)
5) Remove the two screws [1], and remove
the potential sensor rail stay [2].

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6) Clean the primary anti-stray sheet [3].

[3]

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7.9 Developing Assembly

The machine’s developing as-

sembly is not equipped with a
cover to protect the developing
cylinder.
If you must remove the develop-
ing assembly, be sure to exer-
cise care not to damage the de-
veloping cylinder.
When the developing assembly
is outside the machine, be sure
not to mount the developing as-
sembly locking assembly. The
toner collecting in the path from
the hopper to the developing as-
sembly can start to move astray
because of the vibration occur-
ring during inspection or repair
work.

7.9.1 Removing the Developing Assembly from the Machine

1) Open the right upper cover, and remove
the mounting screw; then, detach the
door stopper tape.
2) Remove the mounting screw [1], and
push the developing locking assembly
[2] in the direction of the arrow to de-
tach.

[1] [2]
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3) Disconnect the connector [3], and take [4]
the developing assembly [4] out of the
machine slowly.

[3]
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7.9.2 Removing the Blade Unit

1) Take the developing assembly out of the [2]
[1] [1]
machine.
2) Remove the two mounting screws [1],
and detach the developing assembly
cover [2].

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3) Place a newspaper on the floor or a
desk, and pour out the toner onto the [3] [4] [3]
newspaper from the developing assem-
bly.
4) Remove the two mounting screws [3],
and detach the blade unit [4] together
with its mounting base.

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The blade must be mounted

with a high accuracy. Do not
remove it on its own in the field
(i.e., be sure to remove it intact
with its mounting base).

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7.9.3 Mounting the Blade

Mount the blade by reversing the steps used to remove it.
1) Push the blade mounting base against
the developing assembly, and tighten
the two mounting screws.
When mounting the blade, place copy
paper on the developing cylinder first to
protect the developing cylinder.

7.9.4 Removing the Developing Cylinder/Magnetic Seal

1) Remove the developing assembly from
the machine.
2) Remove the blade unit.
3) Remove the two mounting screws [1],
and detach the gear unit [2] together
with the gear.

[1] [2] [1]

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When removing the gear unit,

be sure to take care, as the gear
attached to the screw will be-
come free.

4) Remove the grip ring [3] mounted to

the cylinder shaft at the rear; then, re-
move the gear [4], parallel pin [5], and
push-on roll [6].

[6]
[5]

[4]
[3]

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5) Remove the two mounting screws [7], [7]

and detach the electrode plate [8].

[8]

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6) Remove the mounting screw [9], and

detach the magnetic positioning plate
[10].

[9]
[10]

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7) Remove the grip ring [11] mounted to

the cylinder shaft at the front, and de-
tach the push-on roll [12].
[11]

[12]

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8) Remove the two mounting screws [13], [13] [14] [13]

and detach the blade [14] together with
its mounting plate.

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9) Remove the bearing [15] at the front

and the rear, and detach the developing
cylinder [16].

[15] [16] [15]

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Do not leave fingerprints or oils

on the surface of the developing
cylinder. Otherwise, dry wipe it
with lint-free paper. (Do not use
solvent.)

7.9.5 Cleaning the Developing Anti-Stray Sheet

1) Remove the developing assembly, and
clean the developing anti-stray sheet
[1].

[1]

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7.10 Hopper Assembly

7.10.1 Removing the Hopper Assembly from the Machine
1) Slide out the hopper assembly to the
[2] [1]
front. (See p. 3-11P.)
2) Remove the mounting screw [1], and
detach the hopper assembly [2].

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7.11 Drum Cleaner

7.11.1Construction

Cleaning blade

Separation claw
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7.11.2 Removing the Cleaning Blade

1) Slide out the process unit from the ma- [3] [2] [1]
chine. (See p. 4-54P.)
2) Remove the primary charging assembly.
3) Disconnect the connector [1] of the AC
line of the drum heater.
4) Remove the four mounting screws [2],
and detach the cleaning blade assembly
[3].
F04-711-02

5) Remove the E-ring [4] from under the [5]

cleaning blade assembly, and detach the [4]
pressure spring [5].

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6) Disconnect the connector [6], and re-

[8]
move the two screws [7]; then, detach
the pre-exposure LED assembly [8].

[7]

[6]

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7) Loosen the five mounting screws [9],

and detach the blade support plate from
the cleaning blade.

[9]

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7.11.3 Mounting the Cleaning Blade

When mounting the cleaning blade, be sure that the side with the marking [1] will be the
face.
1) Push in the cleaning blade [2] until it
butts slightly again the rear. No gap Blade retaining
[1] plate
[2]

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2) Tighten the five mounting screws [2] [2]

lightly, stopping to turn them when re-
sistance is felt.
3) Turn the screws tightened lightly in step
2) about 20° to 30° in the order indi- 5 3 1 2 4
cated, tightening them fully.
Order of tightening

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After mounting the cleaning

blade, check to make sure that
the edge of the blade is not ap-
preciably bent.
Further, be sure to clean the
groove in the blade support
plate before mounting the blade,
as toner or the like in the groove
can start to bend the blade.

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7.11.4 Mounting the Side Seal

1) Mount the side seal [1] to the cleaner
housing where indicated (both ends).
AT this time, be sure that the edge of
the side seal is positioned as follows:
[3] [2]
• When replacing the side seal [1] at
the front, push the magnet roller [2]
toward the rear and then make sure
that the inner end of the side seal is
within the area [3] of the washer.
• When replacing the side seal [1] at
the rear, push the magnet roller [2] [1] [4] :0 to 0.5mm
toward the front and then make sure
that the inner end of the side seal is
within the area [3] of the washer.
2) The bottom end of each side seal [1]
must be 0 to 0.5 mm from the corner of
the cleaner hosing; i.e., point of refer-
ence [3].
3) Attach the side seal [1] at the front and
the rear to the cleaner housing while [1]
making sure its position is as indicated.

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7.11.5 Cleaning the Cleaner Side Scraper

Perform the following when replacing the cleaning blade (every 500,000 sheets).
1) Remove the cleaning blade.
2) Remove any paper lint collecting at the tip of the side scarper (A, i.e., between magnet
roller and toner guide roller) using tweezers or the like.
3) Remove the toner from the surface of the magnet roller. (Roll copy paper into a U to
scoop it up.)

Side scraper (rear)

Remove waste toner Toner guide roller Magnet roller

4 to 8mm
30 to 40mm

(front)

30 to 40mm
A

(rear)

4 to 8mm
Toner guide roller
Side scraper (front) Remove waste toner

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4) Turn the magnet roller clockwise (viewing from the front).

5) Repeat steps 3) through 5) until the area from which toner was removed in step 3) is
once again coated with an even layer of toner.

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7.12 Separation Claw/Separation Claw Drive Assembly

7.12.1 Removing from the Drum Unit
1) Remove the process unit from the ma-
[2] [1]
chine. (See p. 4-54P.)

[3]
[4]

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[Link] care not to break the

separation claw.
[Link] care not to damage the
photosensitive drum.

2) Remove the screw [1], and detach the

cover [2].
3) Remove the two screws [3], and detach
the claw holder [4].

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