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Machine Design > Optical section
3 - 6 Optical section
The optical section consists of the image scanner section for scanning and the laser scanner section for printing.
(1) Image scanner section
The original image is illuminated by the exposure lamp and scanned by the CCD image sensor in the CCD PWB via the
three mirrors and ISU lens, the reflected light being converted to an electrical signal.
If a document processor is used, the image scanner unit stops at the position of the DP contact glass and scans
sequentially one row of the image on the original in synchronization with the moving timing of the original in the sub scan
direction by driving the DP.
1. Contact glass 3. DP contact glass 5. Scanner motor
2. Original size indicator plate 4. Scanner frame 6. Scanner wire
1. Mirror frame A 5. Mirror A 9. ISU lens
2. LED drive PWB 6. Mirror frame B 10. CCD PWB
3. Light guide holder 7. Mirror B 11. Scanner cover
4. Light guide 8. Mirror C
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(2) Laser scanner section
The charged surface of the drum is then scanned by the laser beam from the laser scanner unit. The laser beam is
dispersed as the polygon motor revolves to reflect the laser beam over the drum. Various lenses and mirror are housed
in the laser scanner unit, adjust the diameter of the laser beam, and focalize it at the drum surface. Also the LSU
cleaning motor is activated to conduct automatically cleaning of the LSU dust shield glass.
1. Polygon motor 3. f lens A 5. LSU dust shield glass
2. Polygon mirror 4. f lens B
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Machine Design > Transfer/Separation section
3 - 7 Transfer/Separation section
The transfer and separation section consists mainly of the transfer roller, separation electrode and drum separation
claws.
A high voltage generated by the high voltage PWB is applied to the transfer roller for transfer charging.
Paper after transfer is separated from the drum by applying separation charging that is output from the high voltage
PWB to the separation electrode.
1. Transfer roller 3. Separation needle holder
2. Separation needle 4. Paper chute guide
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Machine Design > Fuser section
3 - 8 Fuser section
The paper sent from the transfer/separation section is interleaved between the heat roller and the press roller. The heat
roller is heated by the fuser heater, and the toner is fused by heat and pressure and fixed onto the paper because the
press roller is pressed by the fuser press spring. The surface temperature of heat roller is detected by the fuser
thermistor and controlled by the engine PWB. If the fuser section shows extremely high temperature, the power line will
be shut off and the fuser heater is forced to turn off.
1. Heat roller 5. Fuser thermistor 1 9. Fuser paper guide
(contact / edge)
2. Press roller 6. Thermopile 10. Discharging plate
3. Fuser heater 1 7. Fuser thermostat
4. Fuser heater 2 8. Actuater (exit sensor)
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Machine Design > Eject/Feedshift section
3 - 9 Eject/Feedshift section
The paper eject/feedshift section consists of the conveying path which sends the paper that has passed the fuser
section to the inner tray, the job separator tray or the duplex conveying section.
1. Exit roller A 4. Exit pulley B 7. Actuator
(JS paper full sensor)
2. Exit pulley A 5. Feed-shift guide 8. Actuator (JS paper sensor)
3. Exit roller B 6. Actuator (paper full sensor)
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Machine Design > Duplex conveying section
3 - 10 Duplex conveying section
The duplex conveying section consists of conveying path which sends the paper sent from the eject/feedshift section to
the paper feed/conveying section when duplex printing.
1. Right cover 1 4. DU conveying roller B 7. DU conveying pulley C
2. DU conveying roller A 5. DU conveying pulley B 8. Actuater(DU sensor)
3. DU conveying pulley A 6. DU conveying roller C
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Maintenance > Precautions for the maintenance
4Maintenance
4 - 1 Precautions for the maintenance
(1) Precautions
Before starting disassembly, press the Power key on the operation panel to [Link] sure that the Power lamp is off
before turning off the main power [Link] the power cable from the wall outlet.
When the fax kit is installed, be sure to disconnect the modular code before starting disassembly.
When handling PWBs (printed wiring boards), do not touch parts with bare hands. The PWBs are susceptible to static
charge.
Do not touch any PWB containing ICs with bare hands or any object prone to static charge.
When removing the hook of the connector, be sure to release the hook.
Take care not to get the cables caught.
To reassemble the parts, use the original screws. If the types and the sizes of screws are not known, refer to the PARTS
LIST.
(2) Storage and handling of the drum
Note the following when handling or storing the drum unit.
When removing the drum unit, never expose the drum surface to strong direct light.
Keep the place where an ambient temperature is between -20°C/-4°F and 40°C/104°F and at a ambient humidity is not
higher than 85% RH. Avoid abrupt changes in temperature and humidity.
Avoid exposure to any substance which is harmful to or may affect the quality of the drum unit.
Do not touch the drum surface with any object. Do not touch the bare hand and glove etc. When touch the surface of the
drum by hand or adhere to the oil etc, make sure to clean it.
(3) Storage of the toner container
Store the toner container in a cool, dark place.
Avoid direct light and high humidity.
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