C279

SERVICE MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRODUCT INFORMATION ........................................................... 1-1

1.1 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2.1 COMPONENT LAYOUT ................................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT ............................................ 1-3
1.2.3 DRIVE LAYOUT ............................................................................. 1-11
1.3 MACHINE CODES AND PERIPHERALS CONFIGURATION ................. 1-12
1.4 GUIDANCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH PREDECESSOR
PRODUCTS ................................................................................................... 1-13

2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE..................................................... 2-1

2.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 OPTIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION .................................... 2-1
2.1.2 ENVIRONMENTS TO AVOID ........................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 POWER CONNECTION ................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4 MACHINE ACCESS.......................................................................... 2-1
2.1.5 POWER SOCKETS FOR PERIPHERALS ........................................ 2-2
2.2 OPTIONAL UNIT COMBINATIONS ........................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 MACHINE OPTIONS ........................................................................ 2-4
2.3 MACHINE INSTALLATION ........................................................................ 2-5
2.3.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ...................................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ........................................................ 2-6
2.3.3 BRAND SETTING ........................................................................... 2-13
2.4 PLATEN COVER (D593) ......................................................................... 2-14
2.4.1 ACCESSORY CHECK .................................................................... 2-14
2.4.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...................................................... 2-14
2.5 AUTO DOCUMENT FEEDER (D578) ...................................................... 2-18
2.5.1 ACCESSORY CHECK .................................................................... 2-18
The Aim of Anti-tip Components and Precautions .............................. 2-19
2.5.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...................................................... 2-19
2.5.3 ADF STABILIZER INSTALLATION ................................................. 2-21
2.5.4 CONFIGURATION OF OPTIONS ................................................... 2-21

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 SP6-2 Main-scan position - ADF ........................................................ 2-21
SP6-4 Scan start position – ADF........................................................ 2-22
2.6 TAPE DISPENSER (C651) ...................................................................... 2-23
2.6.1 ACCESSORY CHECK .................................................................... 2-23
2.6.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...................................................... 2-24
2.7 NETWORK CONTROLLER (C654) ......................................................... 2-26
2.7.1 ACCESSORY CHECK .................................................................... 2-26
2.7.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...................................................... 2-28
Prepare to install the board: Stage 1 .................................................. 2-28
Install the controller in the main machine ........................................... 2-29
2.8 OPTIONAL DRUMS (C618/C619/C620) .................................................. 2-31

3. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE..................................................... 3-1

3.1 MAINTENANCE TABLES .......................................................................... 3-1

4. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 4-1

4.1 BEFOREHAND .......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 SPECIAL TOOLS ....................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................. 4-3
4.3.1 SP6-10: MASTER WRITING SPEED ............................................... 4-3
4.3.2 SP6-100 TO 107: PAPER REGISTRATION ..................................... 4-4
4.3.3 SP6-05, 6-06: SCANNING SPEED – PLATEN, ADF ........................ 4-4
4.3.4 SP6-03, 6-04: SCANNING START POSITION – PLATEN, ADF ...... 4-4
4.3.5 SP6-01, 6-02: MAIN SCAN POSITION – PLATEN, ADF .................. 4-5
4.3.6 SP6-20: STANDARD WHITE EXECUTION ...................................... 4-5
4.4 COVERS AND BOARDS ........................................................................... 4-6
4.4.1 FRONT COVER, OPERATION PANEL ............................................ 4-6
4.4.2 RIGHT COVER ................................................................................. 4-8
4.4.3 LEFT COVER ................................................................................... 4-9
4.4.4 REAR COVER ................................................................................ 4-10
4.4.5 FRONT DOOR SAFETY SWITCH .................................................. 4-11
4.4.6 MPU ................................................................................................ 4-12
4.4.7 PSU ................................................................................................ 4-14
4.5 SCANNER UNIT ...................................................................................... 4-15
4.5.1 EXPOSURE GLASS ....................................................................... 4-15
4.5.2 ORIGINAL LENGTH SENSORS ..................................................... 4-17
4.5.3 EXPOSURE LAMP ......................................................................... 4-18
Reassembling .................................................................................... 4-20
4.5.4 SCANNER MOTOR ........................................................................ 4-21

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 4.5.5 SENSOR BOARD UNIT (SBU) ....................................................... 4-22
4.5.6 EXPOSURE LAMP STABILIZER .................................................... 4-22
4.5.7 SCANNER HP SENSOR ................................................................ 4-23
4.5.8 PLATEN COVER SENSOR ............................................................ 4-24
4.5.9 FRONT SCANNER WIRE............................................................... 4-25
Reinstalling the Front Scanner Wire ................................................... 4-27
4.5.10 REAR SCANNER WIRE ............................................................. 4-29
Reinstalling the Rear Scanner Wire ................................................... 4-29
4.6 MASTER EJECT UNIT ............................................................................ 4-31
4.6.1 MASTER EJECT UNIT ................................................................... 4-31
Master Eject Safety Switch................................................................. 4-32
Eject Box Set Switch .......................................................................... 4-33
4.7 MASTER FEED ....................................................................................... 4-37
4.7.1 MASTER MAKING UNIT ................................................................ 4-37
4.7.2 PLOTTER SAFETY SWITCH ......................................................... 4-37
4.7.3 THERMAL HEAD ............................................................................ 4-38
Installation .......................................................................................... 4-40
4.7.4 DUCT PLATE HP SENSOR, DUCT PLATE MOTOR ..................... 4-41
4.7.5 CUTTER UNIT ................................................................................ 4-43
4.7.6 THERMAL HEAD DRIVING UNIT................................................... 4-43
4.7.7 DUCT JAM SENSOR ADJUSTMENT............................................. 4-44
4.7.8 MASTER EDGE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT ..................................... 4-45
4.7.9 2ND DRUM MASTER SENSOR ADJUSTMENT ............................ 4-46
4.7.10 MASTER END SENSOR ADJUSTMENT ................................... 4-47
4.7.11 THERMAL HEAD VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT ............................. 4-48
4.8 PAPER FEED .......................................................................................... 4-49
4.8.1 PICK-UP ROLLER, PAPER FEED ROLLER, FRICTION PAD ....... 4-49
4.8.2 PAPER FEED SAFETY COVER .................................................... 4-50
4.8.3 PAPER SEPARATION PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ...................... 4-53
4.8.4 PAPER WIDTH DETECTION BOARD............................................ 4-54
4.9 PRINTING ................................................................................................ 4-55
4.9.1 PRESS ROLLER ............................................................................ 4-55
4.9.2 PRESS ROLLER RELEASE LEVER ADJUSTMENT ..................... 4-56
4.9.3 PRINTING PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 4-57
4.10 DRUM ................................................................................................ 4-58
4.10.1 PREPARATION .......................................................................... 4-58
4.10.2 CLOTH SCREEN ........................................................................ 4-58
Installation .......................................................................................... 4-59

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 4.10.3 CLAMPER, METAL SCREEN ..................................................... 4-60
Installation .......................................................................................... 4-61
4.10.4 MYLAR SEAL ............................................................................. 4-62
4.10.5 INK PUMP ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 4-63
4.10.6 INK ROLLER UNIT, INK ROLLER ONE-WAY CLUTCH ............ 4-65
4.10.7 IDLING ROLLER MOTOR, IDLING ROLLER HP SENSOR ....... 4-66
4.10.8 DOCTOR ROLLER GAP ADJUSTMENT ................................... 4-67
4.10.9 INK DETECTION ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 4-68
4.10.10 MAIN MOTOR PULLEY POSITION .......................................... 4-68
4.10.11 MAIN DRIVE TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT ............................ 4-69
4.11 PAPER DELIVERY ............................................................................ 4-70
4.11.1 PAPER DELIVERY UNIT............................................................ 4-70
4.11.2 FAN MOTOR, EXIT SENSOR .................................................... 4-71
4.11.3 EXIT PAWL ADJUSTMENT........................................................ 4-72
Timing Adjustment.............................................................................. 4-72
Clearance Adjustment ........................................................................ 4-73
4.11.4 AIR PUMP ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 4-74
4.11.5 CHOCKS .................................................................................... 4-75
4.12 NETWORK PRINTER CONTROLLER ............................................... 4-76
4.12.1 PRINTER BOARD ...................................................................... 4-76
4.13 SOUND-PROOFING CUSHIONS ...................................................... 4-78
4.13.1 PAPER FEED LEFT, PAPER FEED RIGHT............................... 4-78
4.13.2 PAPER EXIT............................................................................... 4-79
4.13.3 MASTER EJECT COVER ........................................................... 4-79
4.13.4 BASE .......................................................................................... 4-80
4.14 FUSE, LED, VR, DIP-SW, AND TP TABLES ..................................... 4-81
4.14.1 BLOWN FUSE CONDITIONS..................................................... 4-81
PSU .................................................................................................... 4-81
4.14.2 LED’S ......................................................................................... 4-82
MPU ................................................................................................... 4-82
Controller Board ................................................................................. 4-82
4.14.3 VR’S ........................................................................................... 4-83
MPU ................................................................................................... 4-83
PSU .................................................................................................... 4-83
Ink detection board ............................................................................. 4-83
4.14.4 DIP SWITCHES .......................................................................... 4-84
Ink detection board ............................................................................. 4-84
Controller Board ................................................................................. 4-84

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 4.14.5 TEST POINTS ............................................................................ 4-85
MPU ................................................................................................... 4-85
PSU .................................................................................................... 4-85

5. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REFERENCE ..................................... 5-1

5.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE .................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 USING SERVICE PROGRAM MODES ............................................ 5-1
How to Select a Program Number ........................................................ 5-1

6. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 6-1
6.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................ 6-1
6.1.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE ...................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 6-2
6.1.3 PREPARING TO DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE .................................... 6-3
6.1.4 DOWNLOAD MAIN/ADF FIRMWARE .............................................. 6-5
6.1.5 DOWNLOAD FV-LT FIRMWARE ..................................................... 6-6
6.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DEFECTS ................................................... 6-8
6.2.1 SENSORS ........................................................................................ 6-8
6.2.2 SWITCHES ..................................................................................... 6-16
6.2.3 POWER SUPPLIES ........................................................................ 6-18
6.2.4 CONTROLLER ............................................................................... 6-19

7. ENERGY SAVING ......................................................................... 7-1

7.1 ENERGY SAVE ......................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 ENERGY SAVE ................................................................................ 7-1
Timer Settings ...................................................................................... 7-1
Recommendation ................................................................................. 7-2
7.2 PAPER SAVE ............................................................................................ 7-3
7.2.1 EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMBINE FUNCTION ......................... 7-3
Combine mode ..................................................................................... 7-3
Recommendation ................................................................................. 7-3
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Important Safety Notices

Responsibilities of the Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Maintenance shall be done only by trained customer engineers who have completed service
training for the machine and all optional devices designed for use with the machine.

Reference Material for Maintenance

 Maintenance shall be done using the special tools and procedures prescribed for
maintenance of the machine described in the reference materials (service manuals, technical
bulletins, operating instructions, and safety guidelines for customer engineers).
 In regard to other safety issues not described in this document, all customer engineers shall
strictly obey procedures and recommendations described the "CE Safety Guide".
 Use only consumable supplies and replacement parts designed for use of the machine.

Before Installation, Maintenance

Shipping and Moving the Machine

 Work carefully when lifting or moving the machine. If the machine is heavy, two or more
customer engineers may be required to prevent injuries (muscle strains, spinal injuries,
etc.) or damage to the machine if it is dropped or tipped over.
 Personnel moving or working around the machine should always wear proper clothing
and footwear. Never wear loose fitting clothing or accessories (neckties, loose sweaters,
bracelets, etc.) or casual footwear (slippers, sandals, etc.) when lifting or moving the
machine.
 Always unplug the power cord from the power source before you move the product.
Before you move the product, arrange the power cord so it will not fall under the product.
Power

 Always disconnect the power plug before doing any maintenance procedure. After
switching off the machine, power is still supplied to the main machine and other devices.
To prevent electrical shock, switch the machine off, wait for a few seconds, then unplug
the machine from the power source.
 Before you do any checks or adjustments after turning the machine off, work carefully to
avoid injury. After removing covers or opening the machine to do checks or adjustments,
never touch electrical components or moving parts (gears, timing belts, etc.).
 After turning the machine on with any cover removed, keep your hands away from
electrical components and moving parts. Never touch the cover of the fusing unit, gears,
timing belts, etc.

Installation, Disassembly and Adjustments

 After installation, maintenance, or adjustment, always check the operation of the machine
to make sure that it is operating normally. This ensures that all shipping materials,
protective materials, wires and tags, metal brackets, etc., removed for installation, have
been removed and that no tools remain inside the machine. This also ensures that all
release interlock switches have been restored to normal operation.
 Never use your fingers to check moving parts causing spurious noise. Never use your
fingers to lubricate moving parts while the machine is operating.

Special Tools

 Use only standard tools approved for machine maintenance.

 For special adjustments, use only the special tools and lubricants described in the service
manual. Using tools incorrectly, or using tools that could damage parts, could damage the
machine or cause injuries.
During Maintenance

General

 Before you begin a maintenance procedure:

 1) Switch the machine off
 2) Disconnect the power plug from the power source.

Safety Devices

 Never remove any safety device unless it requires replacement. Always replace safety
devices immediately.
 Never do any procedure that defeats the function of any safety device. Modification or
removal of a safety device (fuse, switch, etc.) could lead to a fire and personal injury.
Always test the operation of the machine to ensure that it is operating normally and safely
after removal and replacement of any safety device.
 For replacements use only the correct fuses or circuit breakers rated for use with the
machine. Using replacement devices not designed for use with the machine could lead to
a fire and personal injuries.

Organic Cleaners

 During preventive maintenance, never use any organic cleaners (alcohol, etc.) other than
those described in the service manual.
 Make sure the room is well ventilated before using any organic cleaner. Use organic
solvents in small amounts to avoid breathing the fumes and becoming nauseous.
 Switch the machine off, unplug it, and allow it to cool before doing preventive
maintenance. To avoid fire or explosion, never use an organic cleaner near any part that
generates heat.
 Wash your hands thoroughly after cleaning parts with an organic cleaner to
contamination of food, drinks, etc. which could cause illness.
 Clean the floor completely after accidental spillage of silicone oil or other materials to
prevent slippery surfaces that could cause accidents leading to hand or leg injuries. Use
dry rags to soak up spills.
Power Plug and Power Cord

 Before serving the machine (especially when responding to a service call), always make
sure that the power plug has been inserted completely into the power source. A partially
inserted plug could lead to heat generation (due to a power surge caused by high
resistance) and cause a fire or other problems.
 Always check the power plug and make sure that it is free of dust and lint. Clean it if
necessary. A dirty plug can generate heat which could cause a fire.
 Inspect the length of the power cord for cuts or other damage. Replace the power cord if
necessary. A frayed or otherwise damaged power cord can cause a short circuit which
could lead to a fire or personal injury from electrical shock.
 Check the length of the power cord between the machine and power supply. Make sure
the power cord is not coiled or wrapped around any object such as a table leg. Coiling the
power cord can cause excessive heat to build up and could cause a fire.
 Make sure that the area around the power source is free of obstacles so the power cord
can be removed quickly in case of an emergency.
 Make sure that the power cord is grounded (earthed) at the power source with the ground
wire on the plug.
 Connect the power cord directly into the power source. Never use an extension cord.
 When you disconnect the power plug from the power source, always pull on the plug, not
the cable.

After Installation, Servicing

Points to Confirm with Operators
At the end of installation or a service call, instruct the user about use of the machine. Emphasize
the following points.
 Show operators how to remove jammed paper and troubleshoot other minor problems by
following the procedures described in the operating instructions.
 Point out the parts inside the machine that they should never touch or attempt to remove.
 Confirm that operators know how to store and dispose of consumables.
 Make sure that all operators have access to an operating instruction manual for the machine.
 Confirm that operators have read and understand all the safety instructions described in the
operating instructions.
 Demonstrate how to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not
the cord) if any of the following events occur: 1) something has spilled into the product, 2)
service or repair of the product is necessary, 3) the product cover has been damaged.
 Caution operators about removing paper fasteners around the machine. They should never
allow paper clips, staples, or any other small metallic objects to fall into the machine.
Safety Instructions for this Machine
Prevention of Physical Injury
1. Before disassembling or assembling parts of the machine and peripherals, make sure that the
machine and peripheral power cords are unplugged.
2. The plug should be near the machine and easily accessible.
3. If any adjustment or operation check has to be made with exterior covers off or open while the
main switch is turned on, keep hands away from electrified or mechanically driven
components.
4. The inside and the metal parts of the fusing unit become extremely hot while the machine is
operating. Be careful to avoid touching those components with your bare hands.
5. To prevent a fire or explosion, keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases, and
aerosols.

Health Safety Conditions

If you get ink in your eyes by accident, try to remove it with eye drops or flush with water as first
aid. If unsuccessful, get medical attention.
If you ingest ink by accident, induce vomiting by sticking a finger down your throat or by giving
soapy or strong salty water to drink.

Observance of Electrical Safety Standards

 The machine and its peripherals must be installed and maintained by a customer service
representative who has completed the training course on those models.

Safety and Ecological Notes for Disposal

 Dispose of replaced parts in accordance with local regulations.
Used ink and masters should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in
accordance with local regulations.

The Aim of Anti-tip Components and Precautions

 The anti-tip components are necessary for meeting the requirements of IEC60950-1, the
international standard for safety.
 The aim of these components is to prevent the products, which are heavy in weight, from
toppling as a result of people running into or leaning on the products, which can lead to
serious accidents such as persons becoming trapped under the product. (U.S.: UL60950-1,
Europe: EN60950-1)
 Therefore, removal of such components must always be with the consent of the customer. Do
not remove them at your own judgment.
Symbols and Trademarks
Symbols
This manual uses several symbols. The meanings of those symbols are as follows:

See or Refer to

Clip ring

E-ring

Screw

Connector

Clamp

[A]: Short Edge Feed (SEF)

[B]: Long Edge Feed (LEF)

Trademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®, and MS-DOS® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and /or other countries.
PostScript® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
PCL® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
PowerPC® is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights involved with those marks.
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1. PRODUCT INFORMATION

Information
Product
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS

See "Appendices" for the following information:

 Main Frame
 Supported Paper Sizes
 Software Accessories
 Optional Equipment

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1.2 OVERVIEW

1.2.1 COMPONENT LAYOUT

1. Scanner HP sensor
16. Paper table
2. 2nd carriage
17. Registration rollers
3. 1st carriage
18. Doctor roller
4. Original length sensor
19. Ink roller
5. Lens
20. Press roller
6. Blower fan motor
21. Idling roller
7. Reverse roller
22. Exit pawl
8. SBU
23. Transport belts
9. Tension roller
24. Vacuum fan motor
10. Master set roller
25. Paper delivery table
11. Platen roller
26. Air knife fan motors
12. Master roll
27. Master eject rollers
13. Thermal head
28. Master eject box
14. Paper separation roller
29. Vacuum fan motor
15. Paper feed roller

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1.2.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT

Information
Product

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C279 1-4 SM
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Information
Product
Boards

No. Component Function

6 CCD and SBU Outputs a video signal to the MPU.

Paper Width Detection Board Sends data about the paper width on the paper
18
table to the MPU.

30 Ink Detection Board Checks if there is ink in the drum.

36 Operation Panel Boards These boards control the operation panel.

37 Power Supply Unit (PSU) Provides dc power to the machine.

54 Main Motor Board Controls the main motor speed.

Main Processing Unit (MPU) Controls all machine functions, both directly and
62
through other boards.

70 Lamp Stabilizer This supplies power to the exposure lamp.

Motors

No. Component Function

5 Scanner Motor Drives the scanner.

23 Master Feed Motor Feeds the master to the drum.

24 Table Motor Raises and lowers the paper table.

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No. Component Function

28 Printing pressure motor Raises and lowers the pressure roller.

31 Ink Pump Motor Drives the ink pump.

45 Master Eject Motor Sends used masters into the master eject box.

46 Air Knife Fan Motor 1

Rotates the fan to provide air to separate the
47 Air Knife Fan Motor 2
leading edge of the paper from the drum.
48 Air knife fan motor 3

Provides suction so that paper is held firmly on the

50 Vacuum Fan Motor
transport belt.

40 Paper Delivery Motor Feeds out the printed paper.

53 Pressure Plate Motor Raises and lowers the pressure plate.

57 Main Motor Rotates the drum.

Feeds the paper to align it with the master on the

59 Registration Motor
drum.

61 Paper Feed Motor Feeds the paper from the paper table.

67 Clamper Motor Opens or closes the master clamper on the drum.

Opens or closes the duct plate at entrance of the

72 Duct plate motor
duct.

74 Cutter Motor Cuts the master.

79 Duct fan motors Provides suction to guide the master into the duct.

81 Master Feed Motor Feeds the master to the drum.

83 Thermal head driving motor Raises and lowers the thermal head.

84 Blower fan motor Provides air to separate the master.

Presses or releases the drum idling roller against

91 Idling roller motor
the drum screen.

96 Ink Pump Motor Drives the ink pump.

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Sensors

Information
Product
No. Component Function

Detects when the image sensor is at home

1 Scanner HP Sensor
position.

Detects whether the platen cover is open or

3 Platen Cover Sensor
closed.

Detect the length of the original on the exposure

4 Original length sensor 1, 2
glass.

13 Master Set Cover Sensor Checks if the master set cover is properly set.

Detects when the master making unit runs out of

14 Master End Sensor
master roll.

Detects when the paper table reaches the paper

17 Paper Height Sensor
feed position.

19 Paper Length Sensor Detects when long paper is on the paper table.

20 Paper End Sensor Detects when the paper table runs out of paper.

21 Registration Sensor Detects paper approaching the registration roller.

26 2nd drum master sensor Detects if there is a master on the drum.

Detects when the printing pressure is at the home

29 Printing pressure HP sensor
position.

39 Front Door Switching Sensor Detects if the Front Cover is in the closed position.

41 Master Eject Sensor Detects used master misfeeds.

42 Drum Master Sensor Detects if there is a master on the drum.

Detects when the pressure plate is at the home

43 Pressure Plate HP Sensor
position.

Detects when the pressure plate is in the lowest

44 Pressure Plate Limit Sensor
position.

49 Paper Exit Sensor Detects paper misfeeds at the exit.

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No. Component Function

Determines the paper misfeed check timing at the

55 2nd Feed Timing Sensor
paper registration area.

58 Feed Start Timing Sensor Determines the paper feed start timing.

Detects when the paper table is at its lower limit

60 Table Lower Sensor
position.

Master Eject Position (Drum Detects when the drum is at the master eject
63
HP) Sensor position.

64 Paper Exit Timing Sensor Determines the paper exit misfeed check timing.

65 Clamper Closed Sensor Detects if the clamper is in the closed position.

66 Clamper Open Sensor Detects if the clamper is in the open position.

Detects when the duct plate is at the home

71 Duct plate HP sensor
position.

73 Cutter HP Sensor Detects when the cutter is at the home position.

76 Master Set Cover Sensor Checks if the master set cover is properly set.

Detects when the master making unit runs out of

77 Master End Sensor
master roll.

80 Duct jam sensor Detects when a master remains in the duct.

Detects when the thermal head is at the home

82 Thermal head HP sensor
position.

85 Master edge sensor Detects the leading edge of the master.

94 Ink idling roller HP sensor Detects when the idling roller is at home position.

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Solenoids

Information
Product
No. Component Function

Front Pressure Release Releases the press roller to apply printing

27
Solenoid pressure.

Rear Pressure Release Releases the press roller to apply printing

56
Solenoid pressure.

Switches

No. Component Function

Master Making Unit Set

16 Checks if the master making unit is installed.
Switch

22 Table Lowering Switch Lowers the paper table.

32 Door Safety Switch Checks whether the front door is properly closed.

35 Main Switch Turns the power on or off.

Checks if the master making unit is installed.

38 Plotter Safety Switch Note: The master making unit is sometimes
called the ‘plotter unit’.

52 Eject Box Set Switch Checks if the master eject box is installed.

68 Auto Off Switch Turns the power off automatically.

69 Master Eject Safety Switch Checks if the master eject unit is installed.

78 Lower master tray set switch Checks if the lower master tray is installed.

Counters

No. Component Function

33 Paper Counter Keeps track of the total number of copies.

34 Master Counter Keeps track of the total number of masters made.

SM 1-9 C279
Overview

Others

No. Component Function

2 Exposure Lamp (Xenon Lamp) Applies light to the original for exposure.

15 Thermal Head Burns the image onto the master.

Drum home position indicator LEDs that indicates the drum position.
25
(LEDs)

Drum thermistor Detects the temperature inside the drum to adjust

92
various processes.

93 Ink detection pins Detect if ink is present in the drum

C279 1-10 SM
 Overview

1.2.3 DRIVE LAYOUT

Information
Product
1. Pressure plate motor 7. Table motor
2. Clamper motor 8. Paper feed motor
3. Paper delivery motor 9. Duct plate motor
4. Printing pressure motor 10. Thermal head driving motor
5. Main motor 11. Master feed motor
6. Registration motor 12. Scanner motor

SM 1-11 C279
Machine Codes and Peripherals Configuration

1.3 MACHINE CODES AND PERIPHERALS

CONFIGURATION

No Item Machine Code Remarks

C279
1 Mainframe -11/-17/-27/-29
-61/-65

2 Platen Cover D593

One from No.2 or No.3
3 Auto Document Feeder D578

4 Network Controller C654

5 Tape Dispenser C651

6 Optional Drum C618/C619/C620

C279 1-12 SM
 Guidance for Those Who are Familiar with Predecessor Products

1.4 GUIDANCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH

Information
Product
PREDECESSOR PRODUCTS

Machine C279 is a successor model to Machine C264. If you have experience with the
predecessor products, the following information will be of help when you read this manual.
Different Points from Predecessor Products

C279 C264

Universal color Yes No

Three new language Traditional Chinese, Russian,

-
selections added *1 Turkish

New user modes Fine mode

-
added Protect code

New SP mode added Refer to the SP table section -

Controller FV-Lt (RPCS driver) VC-20 (Windows GDI)

@Remote Yes *2 No

Original size sensor Yes No

Firmware Update SD card IC card

 *1. Because of the increased number of languages, one firmware module cannot contain
all the languages, so the firmware is divided into two (depending on the model). When
you update the firmware, chose the right type of firmware.
 *2. Auto meter reading and Fleet report only. Printer controller is required.

SM 1-13 C279
 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 Installation Requirements

2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Carefully select the installation location because environmental conditions greatly affect machine

Installation
Procedure
performance.

2.1.1 OPTIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

1. Temperature: 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F)
2. Humidity: 20 to 90 %RH
3. Install the machine on a strong and level base. The machine must be level within 5mm (0.2")
both front to rear left to right.

2.1.2 ENVIRONMENTS TO AVOID

1. Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light (more than 1,500 lux).
2. Dusty areas
3. Areas containing corrosive gases.
4. Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or reflected heat from a space
heater. (Sudden temperature changes from low to high or vice versa may cause
condensation within the machine.)

2.1.3 POWER CONNECTION

1. Securely connect the power cord to a power source.
2. Make sure that the wall outlet is near the machine and easily accessible.
3. Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.
4. Avoid multi-wiring
5. Do not pinch the power cord.

2.1.4 MACHINE ACCESS

Place the machine near a power source, providing clearance as shown below.

SM 2-1 C279
Installation Requirements

2.1.5 POWER SOCKETS FOR PERIPHERALS

 Rating Voltage for Peripherals

 Make sure to plug the cables into the correct sockets.

C279 2-2 SM
 Installation Requirements

Installation
Procedure

SM 2-3 C279
Optional Unit Combinations

2.2 OPTIONAL UNIT COMBINATIONS

2.2.1 MACHINE OPTIONS

No. Options Remarks

1 Platen Cover (D593)

One from No.1 or No.2
2 Auto Document Feeder (D578)

3 Tape Dispenser (C651)

4 Network Controller (C654)

5 Optional Drums (C618/C619/C620)

C279 2-4 SM
 Machine Installation

2.3 MACHINE INSTALLATION

2.3.1 ACCESSORY CHECK

Installation
Procedure
Make sure that you have all the accessories listed below:

No. Description Quantity

1 Master Spool 2

2 Carrying Handle Stoppers 4

3 Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) 1

4 Easy Operation Guide 1

5 Manuals & Safety Information for this machine 1

6 NECR 1

7 Emblem Cover 1

8 Emblem (RICOH) 1

9 Operation Panel Logo Plate (RIC/SAV/LAN) 1×3

10 Sheet & Pocket for the Exposure Glass 1

11 Power Cable 1

SM 2-5 C279
Machine Installation

2.3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Unpack the box. When installing the optional table, mount the machine as shown (there are 2
screws [A] packed with the table).

 Only lift with the carrying handles on the bottom corners of the machine.
 Secure the machine on the table with the 2 screws [A] provided. This prevents the
machine from falling from the table when the platen cover is open.
 Lock the casters of the table as shown [B], to prevent the machine from moving (e.g.
when the drum is set).

C279 2-6 SM
 Machine Installation

Installation
Procedure
2. Push the carrying handles [C] into the machine, and attach the carrying handle stoppers[D].

SM 2-7 C279
Machine Installation

3. Remove the filament tape and string securing the covers and units as shown above.

C279 2-8 SM
 Machine Installation

Installation
Procedure
4. Remove the front tape [A], the tag [B], and the rear tape [C].

 To remove the rear tape, pull the portion shown in the diagram toward the front of the
machine.

5. Pull out the master making unit, and take out the accessory bag [A].

SM 2-9 C279
Machine Installation

6. Insert both spools into a new master roll.

7. Install the master roll as shown above.

8. Insert the leading edge of the master roll under the platen roller. The arrows [A] indicate the
correct position of the master leading edge.

C279 2-10 SM
 Machine Installation

9. Close the cover [A] using both hands.

10. Set the master-making unit.

Installation
Procedure
11. Open the door, and insert a new ink cartridge [A].

12. Open the paper table, and load a stack of paper.

13. Make sure that the side plates [A] touch the paper gently. Shift the lock lever [B] in the
direction of the arrow.

14. Raise the paper delivery table [A] slightly, then gently lower it.
15. Lift the side plates and the end plate, and adjust them to the paper size.
16. Firmly insert the power plug in the outlet.
17. Make sure that the wall outlet is near the machine and easily accessible.

SM 2-11 C279
Machine Installation

18. Turn on the main switch [A].

19. Press the “Economy mode” key while holding down the “0” key, to supply ink inside the drum.
20. Make some test copies.

C279 2-12 SM
 Machine Installation

2.3.3 BRAND SETTING

If the machine was not set with the correct brand in the factory, you need to do this now.

Installation
Procedure
1. Install your brand emblem [A] and emblem cover [B].

 When you set up the Ricoh brand model, install the emblem plate insted of the
emblem and emblem cover.
2. Select your brand in the SP mode.
Access SP2-7 (Vendor Selection) and choose your brand. ( Appendices – Main SP Tables)

SM 2-13 C279
Platen Cover (D593)

2.4 PLATEN COVER (D593)

2.4.1 ACCESSORY CHECK

Check the quantity and condition of the accessories in the box against the following list:

No. Description Quantity

1 Stepped Screw 2

2 Guard Rail Filler 1

2.4.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the strips of tape.

C279 2-14 SM
 Platen Cover (D593)

Installation
Procedure
2. Insert the two stepped screws [A] on the top of the machine.

3. Peel off the double sided tape from the guard rail filler [A] and place it by the platen cover
sensor [B].

SM 2-15 C279
Platen Cover (D593)

4. Mount the platen cover [A] by aligning the screw keyholes over the stud screws.
5. Slide the platen cover toward the right of the machine.

6. Remove the platen sheet [B] from the platen cover [A].
7. Place the platen sheet on the exposure glass.
8. Slowly close the platen cover, gently pressing it against the platen sheet so that the sheet
sticks to the cover.
9. Open the platen cover again and lightly hold the Velcro part.

C279 2-16 SM
 Platen Cover (D593)

 When placing the platen sheet on the exposure glass, make sure to align it with the
front left corner.
10. Turn on the main switch.
11. Place an original on the exposure glass and confirm that it can be printed properly.

Installation
The SMC sheet is contained in the front cover[C].

Procedure


SM 2-17 C279
Auto Document Feeder (D578)

2.5 AUTO DOCUMENT FEEDER (D578)

2.5.1 ACCESSORY CHECK

Check the quantity and condition of the accessories in the box against the following list:

No. Description Quantity

1 Stepped Screw 2

2 Screw 2

3 Thumbscrew 4

4 Stabilizer Bracket 2

5 ADF exposure glass cleaning decal 1

6 EMC ADDRESS:RIC 1

C279 2-18 SM
 Auto Document Feeder (D578)

The Aim of Anti-tip Components and Precautions

The anti-tip components are necessary for meeting the requirements of IEC60950-1, the
international standard for safety.
The aim of these components is to prevent the products, which are heavy, from toppling as a
result of people running into or leaning on the products, which can lead to serious accidents such
as persons becoming trapped under the product.

Installation
Procedure
(U.S.: UL60950-1, Europe: EN60950-1)
Therefore, removal of such components must always be with the consent of the customer.
Do not remove them at your own judgment.

2.5.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the strips of tape.

 When unloading the ADF from a pallet, hold the front and rear sides of the ADF .

SM 2-19 C279
Auto Document Feeder (D578)

2. Insert the two stud screws [A] on the top of the machine.

3. Mount the ADF [A] by aligning the screw keyholes [B] of the ADF support plate over the stud
screws.
4. Slide the ADF toward the front of the machine.
5. Secure the ADF with the two knob screws [C].
6. Attach the interface cable [D] to the inlet of the machine.

C279 2-20 SM
 Auto Document Feeder (D578)

7. Attach the original setting and ADF exposure glass cleaning decal [A] to the top cover as
shown.
8. Plug in and turn on the main power switch, and then check the ADF operation.

2.5.3 ADF STABILIZER INSTALLATION

Installation
Procedure
1. Attach the two stabilizer brackets [A] to the back of the table using the thumbscrews ( x 4).

 This procedure must be done to prevent the machine from falling backwards when the
ADF is open.

2.5.4 CONFIGURATION OF OPTIONS

SP6-2 Main-scan position - ADF

Adjust the image position of the ADF in the main scanning direction.
1. Make a copy in platen mode at 90 rpm (speed 3).
2. Measure the difference between the center of the main-scan on the original and on the print.
3. Access SP6-02, input the value and press the Enter key. (If you input a positive value, the
image moves towards the operation side.)
4. Repeat the procedure to make sure that there is no difference.

SM 2-21 C279
Auto Document Feeder (D578)

SP6-4 Scan start position – ADF

1. Input SP8-10 (Test patterns) and enter “6”, then press the start key.
2. Exit the SP mode, then make copies of the test pattern printed, in platen mode at 90 rpm
(speed 3). Use the 10th print for the adjustment.
3. The length of the 8 squares in the feed direction should be 130 mm.
4. If it is not, calculate the reproduction ratio using the following formula.{(130 - Value) / 130} x
100 = ± X.X % (Round off to one decimal place) Example: If the value is 133, {(130 - 133) /
130} x 100 = - 2.3 %
5. Access SP6-06, input the calculated ratio, and press the Enter key.
6. Check again to make sure that the ratio is correct.

C279 2-22 SM
 Tape Dispenser (C651)

2.6 TAPE DISPENSER (C651)

2.6.1 ACCESSORY CHECK

Check the quantity and condition of the accessories in the box against the following list:

Installation
Procedure
No. Description Quantity

Knob Screw (For C210, C217, C218, C219, C222, C223, C225, 2
1 C228, C238, C237, C238, C248, C249, C264, C267, C272, C276,
C278, and C279)

Screw M4 x 25 (For C211, C212, C213, C214, C216, C224, and 2

2
C226)

Hexagon Nut M4 (For C211, C212, C213, C214, C216, C224, and 2
3
C226)

4 Auxiliary Bracket (For C226 and C267) 1

5 Auxiliary Bracket (For C238, C247 and C249) 1

6 Auxiliary Bracket (For C269) 1

7 Auxiliary Bracket (For C264 C272, C276, C278, and C279) 1

Screw M4 x 8 (For C226, C238, C247, C249, C264, C267 C272, 4

8
C276, C278, and C279)

9 Lock Washer (For C226 only) 1

10 Lock Washer (For all except C267) 1

11 Tape 1

SM 2-23 C279
Tape Dispenser (C651)

2.6.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn off the main switch and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the paper delivery plate.
3. Install the auxiliary bracket [B] on the tape dispenser[A] with M4 x 8 screws (accessories).
4. Cut off the cover [C] in the rear cover, as shown.
5. Remove the connecter cover [D].
6. Remove the screw that is beside the connector [E].
7. Install the tape dispenser on the main body with two knob screws (accessories) in the two
outer holes in the tape dispenser bracket.

 Install the lock washer (accessories) with the lower of the two knob screws.
 Tighten the knob screws with a screwdriver to prevent them from coming loose.
8. Reinstall the paper delivery plate.

C279 2-24 SM
 Tape Dispenser (C651)

Installation
Procedure
9. Open the tape dispenser cover [A]. Then, insert the leading edge of the tape into the tape
entrance until it stops as shown in the illustration [B].

 Be sure that the tape is installed in the proper direction. If it is not, the tape marker
will not work correctly.
10. Turn on the main switch of the main body.

11. Turn on the tape dispenser switch [A].

12. Press the tape cut button [A] to cut off the leading edge of the tape.
13. Check the tape dispenser operation using the Memory/Class modes of the main body.

SM 2-25 C279
Network Controller (C654)

2.7 NETWORK CONTROLLER (C654)

2.7.1 ACCESSORY CHECK

Check the quantity and condition of the accessories in the box against the following list:

No. Description Quantity

1 ACU Board (with Case) 2

2 Top Right Bracket 2

3 Bottom Bracket 2

4 Top Left Bracket 1

5 Short Harness 1

6 Long Harness 1

7 Ground Cable 1

C279 2-26 SM
 Network Controller (C654)

No. Description Quantity

8 Cover 1

9 Ferrite Core 1

10 Screw: M3x4 5

Installation
Procedure
11 Screw: M3x6 4

12 Clamp 1

13 Attachment Kit for HP4R2.5*1 1

*1This item is not used for this machine.

 This circuit operates on a +5V circuit.

SM 2-27 C279
Network Controller (C654)

2.7.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Prepare to install the board: Stage 1

1. Attach the three brackets [A], [B], [C] ( ×3).

2. Install the clamps [D] ( × 3).
3. Attach the harness [E] ( × 2, × 1).
Prepare to install the board: Stage 2
1. Check whether the “mm/inch” setting in the User Tools (System – mm/inch) is set to the
correct value. If necessary, change it to the correct “mm/inch” setting.
2. Check whether “SP2-7” (Vendor Selection) is set to the correct value. If necessary, change it
to the correct vendor setting. ( Appendices – Main SP Tables)

C279 2-28 SM
 Network Controller (C654)

Install the controller in the main machine

1. Rear cover. ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

Installation
Procedure

2. Open the two clamps to release this part of the harness [A], which will be connected to the
controller.
3. Remove the bracket [B] ( × 1).

SM 2-29 C279
Network Controller (C654)

4. Attach the board [A] ( × 3).

5. Connect the harness [A][B] ( × 2, × 3).

 After installing the printer controller unit, make sure that the board and the cable are
securely connected.

C279 2-30 SM
 Optional Drums (C618/C619/C620)

2.8 OPTIONAL DRUMS (C618/C619/C620)

Installation
Procedure
There are three types of optional drum units:
A3 Size: Color drum
B4 Size: Color drum
A4 Size: Black drum (Black ink only)
1. Remove the protective sheet [A] and the lock [B] from the drum unit.
2. Remove the tape securing the ink holder.
3. Attach a color indicator decal to the drum case. The decal must be the same color as the ink
in use.
4. Remove the drum unit.
5. Leave the master wrapped around the removed drum to protect the drum from dust and from
drying.
6. Keep the removed drum unit in the drum case.
7. Install the drum unit.

 The color drum indicator (or A4 drum indicator) on the operation panel stays lit when
a drum is mounted in the machine.
8. Remove the ink cartridge cap.
9. Insert the ink cartridge in the ink holder.

SM 2-31 C279
 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 Maintenance Tables

3. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

3.1 MAINTENANCE TABLES

See “Appendices” for the following information.

 Appendix: PM Tables
 Appendix: Service Call Conditions
 Appendix: Service Program Mode

Maintenance
Preventive
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 Beforehand

4. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

4.1 BEFOREHAND

 Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before attempting any of the
procedures in this section.
Before you start to work on the machine, please do the following:
If there are printer jobs in the machine, print out all jobs in the printer buffer.
Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord and the network cable.

Replacement

Adjustment
and

SM 4-1 C279
Special Tools

4.2 SPECIAL TOOLS

The following are the special tools used for service.

Part Number Description Quantity

B645 5010 SD Card 1

B645 6705 PCMCIA Card Adapter 1

B645 6830 USB Reader/Writer 1

A006 9104 Scanner positioning pins (4 pins as a set) 1

A0699502 Alvania 2 Grease 1

C279 4-2 SM
 Image Adjustment

4.3 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts the image position on prints by changing the SP settings.

Adjust the following in the given order.
SP6-10: Master writing speed
SP6-100 to 107: Paper registration
SP6-05: Scanning speed - platen
SP6-06: Scanning speed - ADF mode
SP6-03: Scan start position - platen
SP6-04: Scan start position - ADF
SP6-01: Main scan position - platen
SP6-02: Main scan position - ADF
SP6-20: Standard white execution (CCD calibration)
When correcting errors made when printing with the controller, use only the first two steps.
When correcting errors made when printing with scanned originals, do all adjustments in the given

Replacement

Adjustment
order.

and
4.3.1 SP6-10: MASTER WRITING SPEED

1. Input SP8-10 (Test patterns) and enter “6”, then press the Start key.
2. Exit the SP mode, then print 10 copies at 90 rpm (speed 3). Use the 10th print for the
adjustment.
3. The length of the 8 squares in the feed direction should be 130 mm, as shown above.
4. If it is not, calculate the reproduction ratio using the following formula.
{(130 - Value) / 130} x 100 = ± X.X % (Round off to one decimal place)
Example: If the value is 133, {(130 - 133) / 130} x 100 = - 2.3 %
5. Access SP6-10, input the calculated ratio, and press the Enter key.

SM 4-3 C279
Image Adjustment

6. Repeat the procedure to make sure that the ratio is correct.

4.3.2 SP6-100 TO 107: PAPER REGISTRATION

1. Input SP8-10 (Test patterns) and enter “6”, then press the Start key.
2. Exit the SP mode, then print 10 copies at 90 rpm (speed 3). Use the 10th print for the
adjustment.
3. The space between the leading edge and the next line should be 8 mm, as shown above.
4. If it is not, access SP6-100 to 107, input the difference and press the Enter key.
Example: If the value is 7 mm, 7 - 8 = -1.0
5. Repeat the procedure to make sure that the gap is correct.

4.3.3 SP6-05, 6-06: SCANNING SPEED – PLATEN, ADF

1. Make copies of the test pattern printed during the previous adjustments ( p.4-3 "Image
Adjustment"), in platen mode at 90 rpm (speed 3). Use the 10th print for the adjustment.
2. The length of the 8 squares in the feed direction should be 130 mm.
3. If it is not, calculate the reproduction ratio using the following formula.
{(130 - Value) / 130} x 100 = ± X.X % (Round off to one decimal place)
Example: If the value is 133, {(130 - 133) / 130} x 100 = - 2.3 %
4. Access SP6-05, input the calculated ratio, and press the Enter key.
5. Check again to make sure that the ratio is correct.
6. Make copies of the test pattern in ADF mode and repeat the process using SP6-06.

4.3.4 SP6-03, 6-04: SCANNING START POSITION – PLATEN, ADF

1. Make copies of the test pattern printed during the previous adjustments ( p.4-3 "Image
Adjustment"), in platen mode at 90 rpm (speed 3). Use the 10th print for the adjustment.
2. The space between the leading edge and the next line should be 8 mm.
3. If it is not, access SP6-03, input the gap value and press the Enter key.
Example: If the value is 7 mm, 7 - 8 = -1.0
4. Repeat the procedure to make sure that the gap is correct.
5. Make copies of the test pattern in ADF mode and repeat the process using SP6-04.

C279 4-4 SM
 Image Adjustment

4.3.5 SP6-01, 6-02: MAIN SCAN POSITION – PLATEN, ADF

1. Make a copy in platen mode at 90 rpm (speed 3).
2. Measure the difference between the center of the main-scan on the original and on the print.
3. Access SP6-01, input the gap value and press the Enter key. (If you input a positive value, the
image moves towards the operation side.)
4. Repeat the procedure to make sure that there is no difference.
5. Make a copy in ADF mode and repeat the process using SP6-02.

4.3.6 SP6-20: STANDARD WHITE EXECUTION

Do this after one of the following is replaced:
 RAM on the MPU
 White plate located behind the original scale.
Do it at the end of the image adjustment procedure
1. Place a stack of 10 sheets of paper on the exposure glass.

Replacement
2. Access SP6-20 and then press the Enter key to start the auto calibration.

Adjustment
and

SM 4-5 C279
Covers and Boards

4.4 COVERS AND BOARDS

4.4.1 FRONT COVER, OPERATION PANEL

1. Right cover ( p.4-8 "Right Cover")
2. Left cover ( p.4-9 "Left Cover")

3. Remove the screws on the front door [A] ( x 2).

C279 4-6 SM
 Covers and Boards

Replacement

Adjustment
and
4. Remove the screws on the operation panel [A] and the connectors on the backside of the
operation panel. ( ×2 × 4)

 It might be difficult to remove the panel due to projections inside the front cover. Be
careful not to damage the cover or other parts when removing the cover from inside
the front cover.

SM 4-7 C279
Covers and Boards

4.4.2 RIGHT COVER

1. Rear cover. ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

2. Master Making Unit ( p.4-37 "Master Making Unit")

3. Right cover [A]. ( × 2)

C279 4-8 SM
 Covers and Boards

4.4.3 LEFT COVER

1. Rear cover. ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

2. Left cover [A]. ( × 2)

Replacement

Adjustment
and

SM 4-9 C279
Covers and Boards

4.4.4 REAR COVER

[A]: Rear cover ( × 8)

C279 4-10 SM
 Covers and Boards

4.4.5 FRONT DOOR SAFETY SWITCH

1. Front Cover. ( p.4-6 "Front Cover, Operation Panel")
2. Front Door Safety Switches. ( × 3, × 2)

Replacement

Adjustment
and

SM 4-11 C279
Covers and Boards

4.4.6 MPU
1. Rear cover. ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

2. MPU [A] ( × 25, × 11, × 9)

C279 4-12 SM
 Covers and Boards

Replacement

Adjustment
and

3. NVRAM [A]

 Adjust the master end sensor, duct jam sensor, master edge sensor, and 2nd drum
master sensor ( Master Feed –p.4-44 "Duct Jam Sensor Adjustment", p.4-45 "Master
Edge Sensor Adjustment", p.4-46 "2nd Drum Master Sensor Adjustment" and p.4-47
"Master End Sensor Adjustment") after installing the new MPU.
 If you install a new RAM, you must do the image adjustments ( p.4-3 "Image
Adjustment").

SM 4-13 C279
Covers and Boards

4.4.7 PSU
1. Left cover ( p.4-9 "Left Cover")
2. Master eject unit ( p.4-31 "Master Eject Unit")

[A]: PSU ( × 5, × 2, × 2)
When the PSU is replaced, the thermal head voltage returns to the default. Adjust the thermal
head voltage ( p.4-48 "Thermal Head Voltage Adjustment") after installing the new board.

C279 4-14 SM
 Scanner Unit

4.5 SCANNER UNIT

4.5.1 EXPOSURE GLASS

1. Open the ADF or platen cover.

2. Glass cover [A] ( × 4)

Replacement

Adjustment
and
3. Disconnect the DF I/F cable [A]

4. ADF exposure glass [A]

SM 4-15 C279
Scanner Unit

 Position the white marker [B] at the rear left corner when you reattach the ADF
exposure glass.

5. Rear scale [A] ( × 3)

6. Exposure glass [A] with left scale

 Position the marker at the front left corner when you reattach the exposure glass.

C279 4-16 SM
 Scanner Unit

4.5.2 ORIGINAL LENGTH SENSORS

1. Exposure glass with left scale ( p.4-15 "Exposure Glass")

2. SBU cover [A] ( × 6)

 The three screws [B] do not need to be fully removed. Just loosen them to remove
the SBU cover.

Replacement

Adjustment
and
3. Original length sensors [A] (hooks, ×1, × 1 each)

SM 4-17 C279
Scanner Unit

4.5.3 EXPOSURE LAMP

1. Rear cover( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
2. Operation panel ( p.4-6 "Front Cover, Operation Panel")
3. Exposure glass ( p.4-15 "Exposure Glass")

4. Scanner rear cover [A] ( × 1)

5. Disconnect the connector [A] from the lamp stabilizer [B].

6. Move the carriage unit [A] to the cutout position [B].

C279 4-18 SM
 Scanner Unit

7. Cable guide [A] (hooks)

 Keep the cable guide for reassembling.

8. Adjustor clamp [B] ( × 1)
9. Pulley [C]

Replacement

Adjustment
and
10. Release the cable clamp [A] (one hook under the cable clamp) at the rear edge of the
exposure lamp.
11. Hold down the snap [B], and then slide the exposure lamp [C] to the front side.

12. Exposure lamp [C]

SM 4-19 C279
Scanner Unit

Reassembling

Run the cable so there is no slack. Slide the adjustor clamp [A] to adjust the cable slack.

 [B]: Good
 [C]: Not good

C279 4-20 SM
 Scanner Unit

4.5.4 SCANNER MOTOR

1. Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

2. Scanner motor assembly [A] ( × 2, spring × 1, × 1, timing belt × 1)

Replacement

Adjustment
and
3. Scanner motor [A] ( × 2, ground plate [B] × 1)

 Make sure that the ground plate [B] is attached when installing the scanner motor in the
scanner motor bracket.
 Do the scanner image adjustment after replacing the scanner motor

SM 4-21 C279
Scanner Unit

4.5.5 SENSOR BOARD UNIT (SBU)

1. Exposure glass ( p.4-15 "Exposure Glass")
2. Original length sensor assembly ( × 2, ×2, × 2)

3. Sensor board unit [A] ( × 4, ground screw × 1, × 2)

4.5.6 EXPOSURE LAMP STABILIZER

1. Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

2. Exposure lamp stabilizer assembly [A] ( × 2, × 2)

C279 4-22 SM
 Scanner Unit

4.5.7 SCANNER HP SENSOR

1. Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
2. Scanner rear cover ( p.4-18 "Exposure Lamp")

3. Move the 1st scanner carriage [A] to the right side by rotating the scanner motor [B]
clockwise.

Replacement

Adjustment
and
4. Remove the mylar [A].
5. Remove the scanner HP sensor [B] ( × 1, hooks).

SM 4-23 C279
Scanner Unit

4.5.8 PLATEN COVER SENSOR

1. Scanner rear cover ( p.4-18 "Exposure Lamp")

2. Holder bracket [A] ( × 1)

3. Platen cover sensor [B] ( × 1)

C279 4-24 SM
 Scanner Unit

4.5.9 FRONT SCANNER WIRE

1. Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
2. Operation panel ( p.4-6 "Front Cover, Operation Panel")
3. Exposure glass ( p.4-15 "Exposure Glass")
4. Left cover ( p.4-9 "Left Cover")

Replacement

Adjustment
and
5. Scanner left stay [A] ( × 3)
6. Scanner front frame [B] ( × 5, × 3)

7. Take aside the connector bracket [A] ( × 2).

8. Scanner rear frame [B] ( × 8, × all, × all)
9. Scanner motor assembly ( p.4-21 "Scanner Motor")

SM 4-25 C279
Scanner Unit

10. Rear scanner drive pulley [A] ( × 1)

11. Front scanner wire clamp [A]

12. Loosen the front scanner wire bracket [B] ( × 1)
13. Front scanner wire.
14. Move the shaft [C] in the red arrow direction ( × 1: at front), and remove the scanner drive
pulley [D] ( × 1).

C279 4-26 SM
 Scanner Unit

Reinstalling the Front Scanner Wire

1. Position the center ball [A] in the middle of the forked holder.
2. Pass the right end (with the ball) [B] through the square hole. Pass the left end (with the ring)

Replacement
through the notch.

Adjustment
3. Wind the right end counterclockwise (shown from the machine’s front) five times. Wind the left

and
end clockwise three times.

 The two green marks [C] come together when you have done this. Stick the wire to
the pulley with tape. This lets you easily handle the assembly at the time of
installation.

4. Install the drive pulley on the shaft [A] ( × 1, × 1).

 Do not attach the pulley to the shaft with the screw at this time.

SM 4-27 C279
Scanner Unit

5. Insert the left end into the slit [B]. The end should go via the rear track of the left pulley [C] and
the rear track of the movable pulley [D].

6. Hook the right end onto the front scanner wire bracket [A]. The end should go via the rear
track of the right pulley [B] and the rear track of the movable pulley [C].

 Do not attach the scanner wire bracket with the screw at this time.
7. Remove the tape from the drive pulley.

8. Insert a scanner positioning pin [A] through the 2nd carriage hole [B] and the left holes [C] in
the front rail. Insert another scanner positioning pin [D] through the 1st carriage hole [E] and
the right holes in the front rail [F].
9. Insert two more scanner positioning pins through the holes in the rear rail.

C279 4-28 SM
 Scanner Unit

10. Screw the drive pulley to the shaft [G].

11. Screw the scanner wire bracket to the front rail [H].
12. Install the scanner wire clamp [I].
13. Pull out the positioning pins.

 Make sure the 1st and 2nd carriages move smoothly after you remove the positioning
pins. Do steps 8 through 13 again if they do not.

4.5.10 REAR SCANNER WIRE

1. Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
2. Operation panel ( p.4-6 "Front Cover, Operation Panel")
3. Exposure glass ( p.4-15 "Exposure Glass")
4. Left cover ( p.4-9 "Left Cover")
5. Scanner front frame( p.4-25 "Front Scanner Wire")
6. Scanner left stay ( p.4-25 "Front Scanner Wire")
7. Scanner rear frame ( p.4-25 "Front Scanner Wire")

Replacement

Adjustment
8. Follow steps 10 through 14 in the Front Scanner Wire procedure. You can remove the rear

and
scanner wire in the same way as replacing the front scanner wire.

Reinstalling the Rear Scanner Wire

1. Position the center ball [A] in the middle of the forked holder.
2. Pass the left end (with the ball) [B] through the drive pulley notch. Pass the right end (with the
ring) through the drive pulley hole.
3. Wind the left end [B] clockwise (shown from the machine’s front) five times. Wind the right end
counterclockwise three times.

SM 4-29 C279
Scanner Unit

 The two green marks [C] come together when you do this. Attach the wire to the
pulley with tape. This lets you easily handle the assembly at the time of installation.
4. Install the drive pulley on the shaft.

 Do not attach the pulley on the shaft with the screw at this time.
5. Install the wire.

 The winding of the wire on the three pulleys at the rear of the scanner should be the
same as the winding on the three pulleys at the front. This must show as a mirror
image.
Example: At the front of the machine, the side of the drive pulley with the three windings must face
the front of the machine. At the rear of the machine, it must face the rear.
Do steps 7 through 13 from the "Reinstalling the Front Scanner Wire"( p.4-25 "Front Scanner
Wire")

 When removing the rear scanner wire, removing the timing pulley [A] is required before
moving the shaft ( × 1).

C279 4-30 SM
 Master Eject Unit

4.6 MASTER EJECT UNIT

4.6.1 MASTER EJECT UNIT

Replacement

Adjustment
and
[A]: Master eject unit ( ×1, × 2, × 1)

SM 4-31 C279
Master Eject Unit

Master Eject Safety Switch

1. Master Eject Unit( p.4-31 "Master Eject Unit").

2. Remove the Master Eject Safety Switch. ( × 1, × 1)

C279 4-32 SM
 Master Eject Unit

Eject Box Set Switch

1. Remove the Master Eject Unit. ( p.4-31 "Master Eject Unit").

Replacement

Adjustment
and
2. Remove the cover. ( × 4)

SM 4-33 C279
Master Eject Unit

3. Remove the face plates ( × 5)

4. Remove the Air Knife Fan [A]. ( × 1, × 2)

C279 4-34 SM
 Master Eject Unit

5. Remove the plate [A].( × 1)

Replacement

Adjustment
and
6. Remove the Eject Box Set Switch( × 1, × 1).

SM 4-35 C279
Master Eject Unit

C279 4-36 SM
 Master Feed

4.7 MASTER FEED

4.7.1 MASTER MAKING UNIT

[A]: Master making unit ( × 2)

Replacement

Adjustment
4.7.2 PLOTTER SAFETY SWITCH

and
1. Master Making Unit ( p.4-37)
2. Remove the Plotter safety switch. ( × 4, × 1)

SM 4-37 C279
Master Feed

4.7.3 THERMAL HEAD

1. Remove the master making unit ( p.4-37 "Master Making Unit")

2. Open the platen roller unit [1].

3. Remove the following:
[A]: T/H upper cover ( × 2)
[B]: T/H side cover ( × 1)

4. Close the platen roller unit [1].

5. Remove the thermal head [C] ( × 2).

C279 4-38 SM
 Master Feed

6. Turn the thermal head clockwise and remove a tab (1).

7. Turn the thermal head counterclockwise, and remove a tab (2).

Replacement

Adjustment
and
8. Remove the thermal head slowly.

 If you cannot access SP modes, open the master making unit and loosen the 2
screws [D].

SM 4-39 C279
Master Feed

Installation

1. Insert the tabs (1) at the operation side and the middle.
2. Turn the thermal head counterclockwise and insert the tab (2) at the front.
3. Turn the thermal head clockwise and insert the tab (3) at the non-operation side.
Make sure to follow the above procedure or the thermal head will not be installed correctly.

 Fit the base’s springs [A] over the protrusions [B] on the underside of the thermal head (6
points).
 While fitting the tops of the springs [A] over the protrusions on the underside of the
thermal head, make sure that all protrusions are properly fitted into the springs.

 Adjust the thermal head voltage ( p.4-48 "Thermal Head Voltage Adjustment") after
installing the new thermal head

C279 4-40 SM
 Master Feed

4.7.4 DUCT PLATE HP SENSOR, DUCT PLATE MOTOR

1. Master making unit ( p.4-37 "Master Making Unit")

Replacement

Adjustment
and
2. Remove the cover [A] ( × 2, × 2)

3. Remove the duct plate HP sensor ( × 1)

SM 4-41 C279
Master Feed

4. Remove the rear rail bracket [A] ( × 2, × 1)

C279 4-42 SM
 Master Feed

5. Remove the duct plate motor [A] ( × 3, × 2, × 2)

4.7.5 CUTTER UNIT

[A]: Cutter unit ( × 1, × 1)

Replacement

Adjustment
4.7.6 THERMAL HEAD DRIVING UNIT

and

 Thermal head ( p.4-38 "Thermal Head")

 Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
 Cutter unit ( p.4-43 "Cutter Unit")
[A]: Anti-static roller
[B]: Thermal head driving unit ( × 2, × 2)

SM 4-43 C279
Master Feed

4.7.7 DUCT JAM SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Ensures that the sensor detects when a master remains in the duct.

Standard: 0.5 volts (within “+0.1” and “-0.1”volts)

Tools: Circuit tester
 Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
1. Check if a master remains in the duct. If a master remains in the duct, remove the master
from the duct.
2. Connect the terminals of a circuit tester to TP102 and a grounded place (e.g. iron base)
3. Connect the power plug, and turn on the main switch to access SP mode.
4. Select SP6-52 (Duct jam sensor voltage).
5. Press the Print Start key.
6. Measure the voltage with the circuit tester, and turn VR102 until the value becomes between
“-0.1” and “+0.1” volts from the standard value (0.5 volts)

 When the voltage cannot be adjusted to the standard value, adjust the threshold level of
the duct jam sensor. (SP6-52: Duct jam sensor voltage)

Standard Value Standard Value

Threshold level (SP6-52)
Master present Master not present

Above 2.0V 2.0V 0.5 +-0.1V

C279 4-44 SM
 Master Feed

4.7.8 MASTER EDGE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Ensures that the sensor detects the leading edge of the master.

Standard: 2.0 volts (within “+0.1” and “-0.1”volts)

Tools: Circuit tester
 Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

Replacement

Adjustment
1. Connect the terminals of a circuit tester to TP103 and a grounded place (e.g. iron base)

and
2. Connect the power plug, and turn on the main switch to access SP mode.
3. Select SP6-51 (Master edge sensor voltage).
4. Remove the lower master tray.
5. Pull out the master-making unit from the machine and open the master set cover.
6. Insert the leading edge of the master under the master tension roller, then close the master
set cover and reinstall the master-making unit in the machine.
7. Measure the voltage with the circuit tester, and turn VR103 until the value becomes between
“-0.1” and “+0.1” volts from the standard value (3.0 volts).

 When the voltage cannot be adjusted to the standard value, adjust the threshold level of
the master edge sensor. (SP6-51: Master edge sensor voltage)

Standard Value Standard Value

Threshold level (SP6-51)
Master present Master not present

3.0V+-0.1V 2.8V Above 3.0V

SM 4-45 C279
Master Feed

4.7.9 2ND DRUM MASTER SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Ensures that the sensor detects if there is a master on the drum.

Standard: 2.2 volts (within “+0.1” and “-0.1”volts)

Tools: Circuit tester
 Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
1. Check that there is a master wrapped on the drum.
2. Connect the terminals of a circuit tester to TP104 and a grounded place (e.g. iron base)
3. Connect the power plug, and turn on the main switch to access SP mode.
4. Select SP6-53 (2nd drum master sensor voltage) and press the master-making key.
5. Measure the voltage with the circuit tester, and turn VR104 until the value becomes between
“-0.1” and “+0.1” volts from the standard value (2.2 volts).
6. Turn off the main switch, then remove the master that is wrapped around the drum and install
the drum in the main body.
7. Turn on the main switch to access SP mode.
8. Select SP6-53 (2nd drum master sensor voltage) and press the master-making key.
9. Check if the value of the voltage becomes below 0.8 volts.
10. If the voltage is not correct, clean the black patch [A] on the screen.

 When the voltage cannot be adjusted to the standard value, adjust the threshold level of
the 2nd drum master sensor. (SP6-53: 2nd drum master sensor voltage)

Standard Value Standard Value

Threshold level (SP6-53)
Master present Master not present

2.2V+-0.1V 1.0V Below 0.8V

C279 4-46 SM
 Master Feed

4.7.10 MASTER END SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Ensures that the sensor detects the end mark (a solid black area) on the master roll.
Standard: 1.8 volts (within “+0.1” and “-0.1” volts)
Tools: Circuit tester, the core of a used master roll (the core has no master)

Replacement

Adjustment
 Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

and
1. Connect the terminals of a circuit tester to TP101 and to a grounded place (e.g. iron base).
2. Put a piece of master [A] on the used master roll.
3. Place the core of the used master roll inside the master-making unit, and close the
master-making unit.

 Insert the core so that the piece of master [A] faces towards the master end sensor.
4. Connect the power plug, and turn on the main switch.
5. Measure the voltage with the circuit tester, and turn VR101 until the value becomes between
“-0.1” and “+0.1” volts from the standard value (1.8 volts).

 Please refer to the following table for the standard voltages.

 If the voltage cannot be adjusted to the standard value, do not change the threshold
level using SP6-50 (Master end sensor voltage).

Standard value
When set a new roll
Master end (4 layers of End mark only
(master present)
master on the core)

Above 3.0V Below 2.0V Below 0.8V

SM 4-47 C279
Master Feed

4.7.11 THERMAL HEAD VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

 This adjustment is always required when the thermal head or PSU has been replaced.
Purpose: To maintain master making quality and extend the lifetime of the thermal head.
Standard: Refer to the voltage value (X) printed on the thermal head. The value varies from one
thermal head to another.
The adjustment voltage should be between X and X - 0.1 V.
Tools: Circuit tester

 Left cover ( p.4-9 "Left Cover")

 Read the voltage value on the decal on the thermal head.
1. Slide out the master making unit.

 Never turn VR1 clockwise rapidly while the master making unit is connected. The
T/H will be damaged if too much voltage is supplied suddenly.
2. Connect the positive terminal of a circuit tester to TP701 and the negative terminal to TP702.

 If the output and ground terminals touch each other, the board will be damaged.
3. Connect the power plug, and turn on the main switch to access SP mode.
4. Select SP5-12 (VHD signal).
5. Press the Start key. Power is continuously supplied to the thermal head, so press the Stop
key if you cannot finish the adjustment quickly.
6. A beeper sounds while the power is being supplied.
7. Measure the voltage, and turn RV1 so that the value becomes between “+0” and “-0.1” volts
from the value on the thermal head decal.

C279 4-48 SM
 Paper Feed

4.8 PAPER FEED

4.8.1 PICK-UP ROLLER, PAPER FEED ROLLER, FRICTION PAD

Replacement

Adjustment
and
 Lower the paper table.
[A]: Pick-up roller ( × 1)
[B]: Paper guide ( × 1)
[C]: Feed roller ( × 1)
[D]: Friction pad

SM 4-49 C279
Paper Feed

4.8.2 PAPER FEED SAFETY COVER

1. Pick-Up Roller. ( p.4-49 "Pick-Up Roller, Paper Feed Roller, Friction Pad")
2. Paper Feed Roller. ( p.4-49 "Pick-Up Roller, Paper Feed Roller, Friction Pad")
3. Friction Pad. ( p.4-49 "Pick-Up Roller, Paper Feed Roller, Friction Pad")
4. Rear Cover. ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
5. MPU. ( p.4-12 "MPU")

6. MPU Cover. ( ×7)

C279 4-50 SM
 Paper Feed

Replacement

Adjustment
and
7. Remove the Wire [A].
8. Remove the Pulley [B]( ×1)

9. Loosen the screws [A].

10. Remove the Shaft [B] by sliding it to the right.

SM 4-51 C279
Paper Feed

11. Remove the paper feed safety cover. ( ×2)

C279 4-52 SM
 Paper Feed

4.8.3 PAPER SEPARATION PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

Purpose: To ensure that the friction pad exerts sufficient pressure for smooth printing paper

Replacement

Adjustment
separation.

and
Default: The next position to the top.
Adjust the separation pressure by loosening and moving the screw [A] up or down.
 Moving up the screw Increases the paper separation pressure
 Moving down the screw Decreases the paper separation pressure
Tighten the screw after the adjustment

SM 4-53 C279
Paper Feed

4.8.4 PAPER WIDTH DETECTION BOARD

 Lower the paper table.

[A]: Paper table ( × 1, × 2)
[B]: Table cover ( ×5, 3 washers)
[C]: Sensor cover ( × 2)
[D]: Paper width detection board ( × 1, × 1)

C279 4-54 SM
 Printing

4.9 PRINTING

4.9.1 PRESS ROLLER

Replacement

Adjustment
 Take care to avoid possible injury. If the printing pressure release arms disengage, the

and
press roller will be pulled upwards suddenly
 Remove the drum.
[A]: Press roller ( × 1)
The bearings on the rear and front differ. During installation, ensure that the bearing with the
stopper [B] is positioned towards the rear of the machine.

SM 4-55 C279
Printing

4.9.2 PRESS ROLLER RELEASE LEVER ADJUSTMENT

Purpose: To maintain the correct clearance between the press roller arms and press roller lock
levers. This ensures that the press roller is correctly released and pressed against the drum when
the press roller release solenoid is energized.
Standard: 0.6 to 1.2 mm
Tools: A thickness gauge

 Front cover ( p.4-6 "Front Cover, Operation Panel")

 Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
1. Turn the drum manually until the drum master clamper on the drum moves into the lowest
position. (This is when the high points of the cams on the drum flanges meet with the cam
followers on both ends of the press roller.)
 To find out the correct position of the drum for the adjustment, look at the rear end of the
drum shaft. The recess on the drum drive gear meets the hole [A] in the bracket when the
drum is in the correct position.
2. Using a thickness gauge, measure the clearance [B] between the press roller arm [C] and the
press roller lock lever [D] (rear side). It should be between 0.6 and 1.2 mm.
3. If it is not correct, adjust the position of the press roller lock lever after loosening the two
screws [E].
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the front side.

C279 4-56 SM
 Printing

4.9.3 PRINTING PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

Improves print results without decreasing the run length.
Standard: Within 17 +-0.2 mm

Paper delivery unit ( p.4-70 "Paper Delivery ")

Replacement


Adjustment
1. Adjust the distance [A] to 17 +-0.2 mm by turning the adjusting bolt [B].

and
2. Repeat the same procedure for the printing pressure spring at the non-operation side.

 This is the adjustment for the standard printing pressure.

 If print density is incorrect, you can also adjust printing pressure with SP 2-35 or SP 6-70
to 6-87 ( Appendices – Main SP Tables).

SM 4-57 C279
Drum

4.10 DRUM

4.10.1 PREPARATION
Before attempting any of the procedures in this section, wipe off the ink around the ink roller. To do
this, set SP2-10 (ink detection board) to OFF, and feed paper until ink ends.
After finishing the required procedures in this section, do not forget to return SP2-10 to the default
(Ink detection board ON).

4.10.2 CLOTH SCREEN

 Remove the drum.

1. Remove the drum upper bracket ( × 4).
2. Release the stopper [A], then rotate the drum until the master clamper faces top.
3. Remove the cloth screen [B] ( × 4).

C279 4-58 SM
 Drum

Installation

Replacement

Adjustment
 Do not scratch the cloth screen or metal screen.

and
 Properly insert the edge of the belt cloth [A] on the cloth screen under the mylar [B] on the
metal screen, as shown above. Otherwise, ink will leak from the trailing edge of the master on
the drum during a long printing run.
 Make sure that the correct side of the screen is facing up. In addition, make sure that the
stays for securing the cloth screen are positioned correctly. (Refer to the upper right
illustration.)
 When replacing the cloth screen, spread the screen around the metal screen while strongly
pulling the stay [C]. Adjust the stay so that it is parallel to the master clamper, then tighten the
screws.
 Make sure that the cloth screen is not wrinkled while spreading it around the drum.

SM 4-59 C279
Drum

4.10.3 CLAMPER, METAL SCREEN

 Remove the drum

Cloth screen ( p.4-58 "Cloth Screen")
[A]: Clamper lever (1 hexagon screw)
[B]: Clamper - open the clamping plate [C], then remove the clamper.

 Do not allow ink to get on the inside of the clamping plate [C]. If it is dirty with ink, the
master may slip off and the image position on the prints will move toward the trailing edge
of the prints during a printing run.
 Use a cloth dampened with water to clean the inside of the clamping plate [C]. Never use
alcohol or other solvents. The clamping force of the magnet will be weakened.
[D]: Tape (do not lose it)
[E]: Metal screen ( × 12)

C279 4-60 SM
 Drum

Installation

 Make sure that the correct end of the metal screen is overlapping. (The right side overlaps, as
viewed from the non-operation side, as shown above.)

Replacement
 The 4 screws holding the drum master clamper are longer than the 12 screws holding the

Adjustment
metal screen, although they are similar in appearance. Be careful not to mix them up or use

and
the wrong screws.
 When installing the metal screen, secure the trailing edge first with the 2 screws. Then,
tighten the other screws while removing the slack from the screen. Make sure that the gap
between the drum flanges and the screen is 0.3 mm or less, as shown above. (The two holes
[A] on the trailing side are round holes and the other holes are long holes, to allow for the
removal of the slack.)
 Do not scratch the cloth screen or metal screen.
 If there is no filament tape [B] where the metal screen is overlapping, replace the filament
tape. (W: 19mm × L: 355mm)

SM 4-61 C279
Drum

4.10.4 MYLAR SEAL

[A]: -0.5 to 0.5 mm

[B]: 5.6 to 7.2 mm
[C]: 4.9 to 6.5 mm
Attach the mylar seal at the attachment position on the metal screen as shown above.

 Clean the attachment position using isopropyl alcohol.

C279 4-62 SM
 Drum

4.10.5 INK PUMP ADJUSTMENT

Purpose: To ensure the smooth operation of the ink pump plunger by properly positioning its
holder.

Replacement

Adjustment
and
 Remove the drum
[A]: Lower pump cover ( × 2)
[B]: Upper pump cover ( × 3)

1. Remove the E-ring [C] to free the plunger from the pump drive slider [D].
2. Loosen the two screws securing the holder [E]. (Do not remove the holder.)
3. Push the plunger [F] until it reaches the bottom.

 The end of the plunger [F] must not stick out from the holder [E].

SM 4-63 C279
Drum

4. Check that the piston motion is smooth.

5. If the motion is stiff, loosen the pump screws [G] and adjust the pump position.
6. After tightening, repeat step 4 and step 3.

7. Re-tighten the two screws [H].

8. Check that the piston motion is smooth.
9. Reinstall the E-ring [C].

C279 4-64 SM
 Drum

4.10.6 INK ROLLER UNIT, INK ROLLER ONE-WAY CLUTCH

 Metal screen ( p.4-60 "Clamper, Metal Screen")

Replacement

Adjustment
 Pump covers ( p.4-63 "Ink Pump Adjustment")

and
[A]: Board cover ( × 2)
[B]: Front stay ( × 2, × 3)
[C]: Front flange

[D]: Rear stay ( × 2)

[E]: Rear stoppers ( × 1)
[F]: Ring
[G]: Rear flange

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Drum

[H]: Ink roller unit

[I]: Ink roller one-way clutch

4.10.7 IDLING ROLLER MOTOR, IDLING ROLLER HP SENSOR

 Cloth Screen ( p.4-58 "Cloth Screen")

 Clamper, Metal Screen ( p.4-60 "Clamper, Metal Screen")
[A]: Idling roller HP sensor ( × 1, × 1)
[B]: Idling roller motor ( × 1, × 2)

C279 4-66 SM
 Drum

4.10.8 DOCTOR ROLLER GAP ADJUSTMENT

Controls ink thickness around the ink roller.
Standard: 0.07 mm gauge passes, 0.09 mm gauge does not.
Tools: Thickness gauge

 Normally, the doctor roller gap is not adjusted or changed. It tends to be difficult to
change in the field. If the gap is too narrow, an uneven image may appear on the prints. If
it is too wide, too much ink will be applied to the drum screens, resulting in ink leakage
from the drum.

Replacement

Adjustment
and
 Ink roller unit ( p.4-65 "Ink Roller Unit, Ink Roller One-Way Clutch")
1. Make sure that a 0.07 mm gap gauge goes through the gap [A] between the ink and doctor
rollers, and that a 0.09 mm gap gauge does not.

 The gap should be checked at both ends of the doctor roller. Insert a gap gauge at
each end of the roller. The gap tends to be larger for the center.
 While the gap gauge is inserted, hold the doctor and ink rollers with your fingers in
order to stop the rollers from rotating.
 While the gap gauge is inserted, hold the end of the gap gauge
2. If the gap is out of the standard, loosen the screw [B] and adjust the gap by turning the cam
bushing [C] for the front and for the rear.

 Make sure to repeat the adjustment for both ends of the rollers.

SM 4-67 C279
Drum

4.10.9 INK DETECTION ADJUSTMENT

Purpose: To ensure that the CPU detects a no-ink condition.

 Before attempting this procedure, wipe off the ink around the ink roller. To do this, set
SP2-10 (ink detection board) to OFF, and feed paper until ink ends.
 After finishing this procedure, do not forget to return SP2-10 to the default (ink detection
board on).
 SP6-40 Ink detection adjustment ( Appendices - Main SP Tables)

4.10.10 MAIN MOTOR PULLEY POSITION

After putting the pulley back on the main motor shaft, refer to the above illustration for the correct
position of the pulley.

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 Drum

4.10.11 MAIN DRIVE TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT

Replacement

Adjustment
Purpose: After the timing belt is replaced, correct belt tension must be applied.

and
 Rear covers ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")
 MPU ( p.4-12 "MPU")
1. Loosen the screws [A], [B], and [C].
2. Move the tension roller [D] to the right with a screwdriver [E] as shown.
3. Tighten the screws [A], [B], and [C].
4. Remove the screwdriver.

SM 4-69 C279
Paper Delivery

4.11 PAPER DELIVERY

4.11.1 PAPER DELIVERY UNIT

[A]: Paper delivery cover ( ×4)

[B]: Paper delivery unit ( × 3, × 2)

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 Paper Delivery

4.11.2 FAN MOTOR, EXIT SENSOR

 Paper delivery unit ( p.4-70 "Paper Delivery ")

[A]: Paper guide ( × 2)
[B]: Delivery belts
[C]: Vacuum fan motor ( × 1, × 4)
[D]: Paper exit sensor ( × 1)

Replacement

Adjustment
and

SM 4-71 C279
Paper Delivery

4.11.3 EXIT PAWL ADJUSTMENT

Ensures that the exit pawls can move out of the way of the drum master clamper while the drum is
rotating.

Timing Adjustment

 When releasing the stoppers from the brackets, note that the press roller goes up quickly.
1. Turn the drum manually until the recess in the drum drive gear meets the positioning hole[A]
in the bracket, as shown.
2. Release the stopper at the operation side [B] from the pressure arm [C].

 Slide the stopper [B] to the left, and then lift the pressure arm [C].
3. Loosen screws [D] and [E]. Then measure the gap between the cam follower and cam face
(front drum flange). It should be 0 to 0.5 mm. Then re-tighten the two screws while pushing
the cam follower against the cam face.
4. Lock the stopper on the operation side with the lock bracket to keep the press roller in its
correct position.
5. Do the clearance adjustment (see the next page).

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 Paper Delivery

Clearance Adjustment
 Do this after the timing adjustment.

Standard: Within 0.80 +- 0.15 mm

 Front cover ( p.4-6 "Front Cover, Operation Panel")

Replacement

Adjustment
1. Release the stopper at the operation side [A] from the pressure arm [B].

and
 Slide the stopper [A] to the left, and then lift the pressure arm [B].
2. Using a gap gauge, measure the clearance [C] between the drum surface and the exit pawls.
It should be 0.80 +-0.15 mm.
3. If the clearance is not correct, adjust the clearance by turning the bolt [D].
4. Lock the stopper on the operation side with the lock bracket to keep the press roller in its
correct position.

SM 4-73 C279
Paper Delivery

4.11.4 AIR PUMP ADJUSTMENT

Purpose: To ensure that the exit pawl produces a jet of air at the proper time.

 Rear covers ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

1. Check the recess in the drum drive gear meets the positioning hole [A] in the bracket, as
shown.
2. Check whether the hole [B] in the pump drive gear is aligned with the hole [C] in the air pump
unit bracket.
3. If the alignment is incorrect, remove the air pump unit and re-position the gear.

C279 4-74 SM
 Paper Delivery

4.11.5 CHOCKS

Replacement

Adjustment
and

[A]: Chocks ( × 2)
[B]: Buffer fin bracket ( × 2 [C]) – Normally, do not disassemble parts [B] to [E] in the field.
[D]: Buffer fin
[E]: Buffer fin link

SM 4-75 C279
Network Printer Controller

4.12 NETWORK PRINTER CONTROLLER

4.12.1 PRINTER BOARD

1. Rear cover ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

2. Remove the printer board with case. ( × 3, × 2, × 3).

C279 4-76 SM
 Network Printer Controller

Replacement

Adjustment
and
3. Remove the printer board [A] from the case ( × 7, × 1).

 Remove the SD card [B] before you remove the printer board, if there is an SD card
in the board.
 When you replace the printer board, remove the NVRAM [C] from the old printer
board and install it on the new printer board. Otherwise, all the controller settings
(such as the IP address) will be lost.

SM 4-77 C279
Sound-proofing Cushions

4.13 SOUND-PROOFING CUSHIONS

The following are the attachment positions of the soundproofing cushions.

4.13.1 PAPER FEED LEFT, PAPER FEED RIGHT

[A]: 10.0 mm to 12.0 mm

[B]: 0.0 mm

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 Sound-proofing Cushions

4.13.2 PAPER EXIT

Replacement

Adjustment
and
[C]: 0.0 mm

4.13.3 MASTER EJECT COVER

Master eject cover ( × 4)

[D]: 0.0mm to 2.0mm

SM 4-79 C279
Sound-proofing Cushions

4.13.4 BASE
Paper delivery cover ( × 4) ( p.4-70 "Paper Delivery ")

 Insert the soundproofing cushion from the paper delivery side, and push it towards the
inside of the machine.
 The cushion has a short side and a long side, as shown above. Insert the cushion from
the short side, and secure the cushion inside the machine at [E].
 The soundproofing for the base does not have double-sided tape.

C279 4-80 SM
 Fuse, LED, VR, DIP-SW, AND TP Tables

4.14 FUSE, LED, VR, DIP-SW, AND TP TABLES

4.14.1 BLOWN FUSE CONDITIONS

PSU

No. Rate Symptom

FU700 6.3 A The machine does not turn on

E-41 is displayed, and the output mode in SP

FU701, 6.3 A mode does not turn anything on except the main
motor.

E-12 is displayed, and the output mode in SP

FU702 6.3 A mode does not turn anything on except the main

Replacement

Adjustment
motor.

and
FU703, 704 6.3 A E-06 is displayed.

SM 4-81 C279
Fuse, LED, VR, DIP-SW, AND TP Tables

4.14.2 LED’S

MPU

No. Function

Monitors the paper feed circuit in the MPU. Usually, this

LED1
LED is blinking at intervals of 2 seconds.

Monitors the OPU2:FPGA. Usually, this LED is blinking

LED2
at intervals of 1 second.

Monitors the CPU operation. Usually, this LED is

LED3
blinking at intervals of 1 second.

Monitors the master end sensor. When the sensor

LED4 detects a master, this LED is lit. ( p.4-47 "Master End
Sensor Adjustment")

Monitors the master edge sensor. When the sensor

LED5 detects a master, this LED is lit. ( p.4-45 "Master
Edge Sensor Adjustment")

Monitors the duct jam sensor. When the sensor detects

LED6 a master, this LED is lit. ( p.4-44 "Duct Jam Sensor
Adjustment")

LED7 Not used.

Monitors the GATC2:FPGA. Usually, this LED is blinking

LED8
at intervals of 1 second.

Controller Board

No. Function

Monitor the CPU operation. This LED is blinking in the

LED1
normal condition.

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 Fuse, LED, VR, DIP-SW, AND TP Tables

4.14.3 VR’S

MPU

No. Function

VR101 Adjusts the master end sensor ( p.4-47 "Master End Sensor Adjustment")

VR102 Adjusts the duct jam sensor ( p.4-44 "Duct Jam Sensor Adjustment")

Adjusts the master edge sensor ( p.4-45 "Master Edge Sensor

VR103
Adjustment")

Adjusts the 2nd drum master sensor ( p.4-46 "2nd Drum Master Sensor
VR104
Adjustment")

Replacement

Adjustment
and
PSU

No. Function

Adjusts the thermal head voltage. ( p.4-48 "Thermal Head Voltage

RV1
Adjustment")

Ink detection board

No. Function

VR1 Adjustment for the ink detection. ( p.4-63 "Ink Pump Adjustment")

SM 4-83 C279
Fuse, LED, VR, DIP-SW, AND TP Tables

4.14.4 DIP SWITCHES

Ink detection board

No. Normal drum Color drum A4 black drum

SW1 OFF OFF ON

SW2 OFF ON OFF

SW3 OFF OFF OFF

SW4 OFF OFF OFF

Controller Board

SW2 OFF ON

1 ROM boot SD card boot

2 Normal machine operation Boot only ROM monitor

3 Not used Not used

4 Not used Not used

Number SW Setting

When the main switch is turned on while pushing

Push
SW3 SW3, the controller board will go to the detailed
Switch
self-check mode.

C279 4-84 SM
 Fuse, LED, VR, DIP-SW, AND TP Tables

4.14.5 TEST POINTS

MPU

No. Function

Measures the master end sensor voltage. ( p.4-47 "Master End Sensor
TP101
Adjustment")

Measures the duct jam sensor voltage. ( p.4-44 "Duct Jam Sensor
TP102
Adjustment")

Measures the master edge sensor voltage. ( p.4-45 "Master Edge

TP103
Sensor Adjustment")

Measures the 2nd drum master sensor voltage. ( p.4-46 "2nd Drum
TP104
Master Sensor Adjustment")

Replacement

Adjustment
and
PSU

No. Function

TP701 Measures the thermal head voltage. ( p.4-48 "Thermal Head Voltage
TP702 Adjustment")

SM 4-85 C279
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REFERENCE
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 Service Program Mode

5. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REFERENCE

5.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE

 Make sure that the data-in LED ( ) is not on before you go into the SP mode. This LED
indicates that some data is coming to the machine. When the LED is on, wait for the
copier to process the data.

5.1.1 USING SERVICE PROGRAM MODES

Use the service program modes (SP modes) to check electrical data, change operating modes,
and adjust values.

 The Service Program Mode is for use by service representatives only so that they can
properly maintain product quality. If this mode is used by anyone other than service
representatives for any reason, data might be deleted or settings might be changed. In
such case, product quality cannot be guaranteed any more.

How to Select a Program Number

Maintenance
Reference
System

1. Using the number keys [A] or the keys [B] or the zoom keys [C], enter the desired main
menu number (listed below), then press the Enter key [D] or the OK key [E].

SM 5-1 C279
Service Program Mode

Main menu number list:

1. Copy data, 2. Basic settings, 3. System settings, 4. Input mode
5. Output mode, 6. Adjustment, 7. Memory clear, 8. System test
2. Using the number keys or the keys or the zoom keys, enter the desired sub-menu
number, then press the Enter key or the OK key.
3. Enter the desired value or mode using the number keys (SP modes are listed in the service
program tables).

 Use the Memory/Class [F] key to toggle between “+” and “-“.
 To enter a decimal place, you do not have to enter a decimal point. For example, to
enter “1.5” just press “1“ and “5“ keys.
4. Press the Enter key or the OK key to store the displayed setting.
5. Follow the “Change Adjustment Values or Modes” procedure below.

 To cancel the SP mode, press the Clear Modes/Energy Saver key [G] or the Cancel key
[H]

C279 5-2 SM
 TROUBLESHOOTING
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 Firmware Update

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE

To update the firmware for the machine, you must have the new version of the firmware.
There are three types of firmware: Main, ADF and controller (FV-Lt).

6.1.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE

There are two types of main firmware. One type is for A3 models, and the other is for B4 models.
Download the firmware that corresponds to the model you are using.

Type of firmware Function Location of firmware

Main firmware (A3 model) Engine Main board (MPU)

Main firmware (B4 model) Engine Main board (MPU)

ADF firmware Engine Main board (MPU)

Controller (FV-Lt) firmware Printer Controller Printer board

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ng

SM 6-1 C279
Firmware Update

6.1.2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN

An SD card is a precision device. Always observe the following precautions when you handle SD
cards:
 Always switch the machine off before you insert an SD card. Never insert the SD card into the
slot with the power on.
 Do not remove the SD card from the slot after the power has been switched on.
 Never switch the machine off while the firmware is downloading from the SD card.
 Keep SD cards in a safe location where they are not exposed to high temperature, high
humidity, or exposure to direct sunlight.
 Always handle SD cards with care. Do not bend or scratch them. Do not let the SD card get
exposed to shock or vibration.
 Make sure that the write protection of an SD card is unlocked when you download an
application to it.
Keep the following points in mind when you use the firmware update software:
 “Download” means to send data from the SD card to the machine.
 Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the network to prevent a print job for
arriving while the firmware update is in progress before you start the firmware update
procedure.

C279 6-2 SM
 Firmware Update

6.1.3 PREPARING TO DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE

1. Create a folder named “romdata” on the SD card (this step is only necessary when the SD
card is used for the first time).
2. Create one of the following folders inside the “romdata” folder. Make sure to create the correct
folder for the model you are using.
Main or ADF
 A3 model: “C279” folder
 B4 model: “C277” folder
Controller(FV-Lt)
 “C654” folder

 The SD card can be shared with other files (firmware for other duplicators, MFPs,
etc.).
 The speed of displaying the right firmware on the operation panel will slow down if
there are many files in the SD card.
3. Store the firmware in the “C279” ,“C277”,or “C654” folder.
File storage location

Type of firmware File name File storage location

Main firmware (A3) C279****X_#_sd.bin /romdata/C279

Main firmware (B4) C276****X_#_sd.bin /romdata/C277

ADF (A3) /romdata/C279

D5785390X.fwu
ADF (B4) /romdata/C277 Troubleshooti
ng
Controller(FV-Lt) C654****X_#_sd.bin /romdata/C654

SM 6-3 C279
Firmware Update

***: Part number X: suffix #: version No.

4. Wait until the data is transferred completely.

 Do not remove the SD card from the PC until after all data is transferred (at this time,
the PC says that it is safe to remove the card).
5. Compare the size of the file on the PC and the file on the SD card. If the sizes are different,
the data was not transferred completely.

 Do not take out the SD card until after you turn off the PC or disconnect the USB
Reader/Writer.

C279 6-4 SM
 Firmware Update

6.1.4 DOWNLOAD MAIN/ADF FIRMWARE

Updates the main firmware using an SD card.
1. Before downloading new firmware, check the firmware version number(Main) with SP1-70 or
file suffix number (ADF) with SP 1-78 ( Appendices - Main SP Tables).
2. Prepare an SD card with the latest firmware.
3. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord.

4. Remove the rear card cover.

5. Plug the SD card into the connector on the MPU.
6. Connect the power cord, then turn on the main switch.
7. Access SP8-1(ADF: SP8-2) and press the OK key. Press the “Enter(#)” key.
8. Press the Enter key. (It takes about 2.0 minutes to complete.)

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9. Check that “Completed” is displayed.
10. Turn off the main switch, and remove the SD card. ng
11. After downloading the firmware, turn on the main power and enter SP mode to confirm that
the download is complete.

SM 6-5 C279
Firmware Update

6.1.5 DOWNLOAD FV-LT FIRMWARE

1. Before downloading new firmware, check the firmware version number with SP9-5
( Appendices - Main SP Tables).
2. Turn off the main switch.

3. Rear Cover. ( p.4-10 "Rear Cover")

4. Put the SD card in the slot of the ACU board.
5. Turn on the main switch again.
6. Enter the SP mode (SP9-40: Load Program – System).

On the left [B], you can see the firmware version that is now in the machine.
On the right [C], you can see the firmware version on the SD card.
More than one version can be stored on the card. Use the Image Chg button “ ” to select the
version that you want to download.
After selecting, push the ‘#’ button to start downloading.

C279 6-6 SM
 Firmware Update

The approximate downloading time is 10 minutes.

 The number of “ ” signs [D] increases during the downloading.

 If the downloading did not finish correctly, an error message will be shown on the
operation panel.
 If an error occurred during the download, do the download again when the display
panel shows the SP mode screen. If this is not possible, the ACU board (Printer
controller board) must be replaced.

7. Turn off the main switch after the operation panel changes from “Executing” to “Completed”.
8. Take out the SD card if you finished downloading.
9. After downloading the firmware, turn on the main power and enter SP mode to confirm that
the download is complete.

 Do not insert or extract the SD card when the machine power is on.
 Do not shut off the power when the firmware is downloading.

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ng

SM 6-7 C279
Electrical Component Defects

6.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DEFECTS

Jams which occur because of a sensor error are shown below.

error jam

Paper feed error “A” jam

Drum error “B” jam

Paper Exit error “C” jam

2nd drum error “D” jam

Eject Box error “E” jam

ADF error “P” jam

6.2.1 SENSORS

Component Condition Symptom

Master Eject Position (HP) Open E-23 is displayed whenever the drum
Sensor rotates.
Shorted

Paper Exit Timing Sensor Open E-21 is displayed whenever the drum
rotates.
Shorted

Feed Start Timing Sensor Open E-24 is displayed whenever the drum
rotates.
Shorted

C279 6-8 SM
 Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

2nd Feed Timing Sensor Open E-22 is displayed whenever the drum
rotates.
Shorted

No display even if the drum is extracted and

Connect E-06 is displayed when printing or master

Drum Sensor (connecter) making.

“No drum” is displayed when initialization

OPEN
is finished.

The print images blur because the ink pump

ON
is not ON.

“Ink end” is displayed when printing or

Drum Ink Sensor (Detection master making, and cannot be canceled.
pin) No Ink LED is on.
OFF
Ink leak occurs in the drum because ink
supply is performed every time the door is
door opened and closed.

E-17 is displayed whenever the start button

Shorted
Drum Ink Temperature Sensor is pushed.

(Harness) Wire E-18 is displayed whenever the start button

Snapping is pushed.

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Pressure Plate Limit Sensor Open “Master eject is full” is displayed.
ng
Shorted E-12 is displayed.

Pressure Plate HP Sensor Open E-12 is displayed when the pressure plate
is activated.
Shorted

Drum Master Sensor There is a The master eject does not occur and the
master on “D” jam indicator is lit whenever a master is
the drum. made.

SM 6-9 C279
Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

The “No master” indicator is not lit if there is

no master.
No master The “B” jam indicator is lit and is not
cancelled when a master is not on the drum
and master making is started.

2nd Feed Sensor reflected The “C” jam indicator is lit.

light /
There is a
paper

The “B” jam indicator is lit whenever a copy

No paper
is made.

Master Eject Sensor Open The “B” jam indicator is lit.

Shorted The “BE” jam indicator is lit.

Clamper Open Sensor E-00 is displayed whenever the clamper

Open
operates.

Shorted E-00 is displayed

Clamper Close Sensor Open E-00 is displayed

E-00 is displayed whenever the clamper

Shorted
operates.

Table Lower Sensor The paper table goes down below the
Open
sensor, and E-02 is displayed.

Shorted The paper table doesn’t go down.

Platen Cover Sensor The image is treated using center/edge

Open
erase mode.

The master is made normally if the Start

Shorted
button is pushed twice.

Reflected If paper which should not be detected by

Original Length Sensor
light the sensor is set, it will be detected.

C279 6-10 SM
 Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

Depending on the set paper when a master

No
is made in this state, there may be a size
reflected
disagreement warning, auto rotation or
light
Reduce/Enlarge.

Scanner HP Sensor E-13 is displayed when scanner HP is

Open
running.

E-13 is displayed when the start button is

Shorted
pushed and the scanner returns to HP.

Original Length / Width Sensor ON The correct original size is undetectable if

original does not match the sensor pattern
of the original size.
Depending on the set paper when a master
OFF is made in this state, there may be a size
disagreement warning, auto rotation or
Reduce/Enlarge

Master Set Cover Sensor The “D” jam indicator is lit and cannot be
Open
canceled.

The “D” jam indicator is lit when the Master

Shorted
Set Cover is open.

Master End Sensor The “D” jam indicator is lit when there is no

Troubleshooti
master. The Jam LED is on. Cannot detect
There is a
Master End. Roll-up jam, image, solid ng
master on
image, dirty press roller occurred when the
the drum.
master was torn off the master roll and it
was twisted around the drum.

The “load new master roll” indicator is lit

No master
and the “load new master roll” LED is on.

Paper Height Sensor The paper table goes up over the sensor,
Open
and E-02 is displayed

The “A” jam indicator is lit whenever a copy

Shorted
is made.

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Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

Registration Sensor reflected The “A”,”B” jam indicator is lit and cannot be
light / canceled.
There is a
paper

The “A” jam indicator is lit whenever a copy

No paper
is made.

Paper End Sensor reflected Printing can begin even if there is no paper,
light / but the “A” jam indicator will be lit.
There is a
paper

The “load more paper” indicator is lit. The

No paper paper table moves down to the lower
position, if it is not at the lower position.

Cutter HP Sensor ON E-01 is displayed.

OFF

ON The correct paper size is undetectable if

paper does not match the paper size sensor
pattern.
A size different from the set paper or "*" is
Paper Size Sensor
OFF displayed.
When a master is made in this state, there
may be a size disagreement warning or
solid image.

Paper Length Sensor If paper which should not be detected by

the sensor is set, it is detected, and a size
Reflected
different from the set paper is displayed.
light
The press roller becomes dirty whenever
the paper is shorter than the image.

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 Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

If the paper detected by the sensor is set, it

will not be detected, and a size different
No paper from the set paper is displayed.
length Long images will be cut because the
machine does not detect the presence of
long paper sizes on the table.

ON E-41 is displayed.
Ink Idling Roller HP Sensor
OFF

Printing Pressure HP Sensor Open E-43 is displayed.

Shorted

Reflected
light / Even if a clamp error occurs, the Master
There is a Push Mylar is pressed and becomes dirty.

2nd Drum Master Sensor master on The “D” jam indicator is lit.
the drum.

The Master Push Mylar is not pressed. Cut

No master
errors cannot be detected.

Duct Jam Sensor There is a The “D” jam indicator is lit.

master on
the drum.
Troubleshooti
There is a master in the lower master tray, ng
but the duct jam sensor does not detect a
No master
master, the master vacuum fans do not pull
the master, and E-01 is displayed.

Duct Plate HP sensor ON E-42 is displayed.

OFF

Master Edge Sensor There is a The “D” jam indicator is lit.

master on
the drum.

No master

SM 6-13 C279
Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

Thermal Head HP Sensor increase E-47 is displayed.

the
pressure

release
the
pressure

E-09 is displayed whenever the start

Open
Thermal Head Temperature button is pushed.

Sensor E-04 is displayed whenever the start

Shorted
button is pushed.

The original is fed even if the ADF does

not have an original. Therefore the “P”
jam indicator is lit
Open
The Jam LED is ON. The machine cannot
shift to the energy-saving mode at the

ADF Original Detection correct time.

The Platen Cover is scanned even if the

ADF has an original
Shorted Even if the original is set in the ADF in
energy-saving mode, it cannot return from
energy-saving mode.

ON:
reflected The “P” jam indicator is lit.
light
ADF Skew Correction
OFF: No
The “P” jam indicator is lit when paper is
reflected
fed-in from ADF.
light

ON:
ADF Registration reflected The “P” jam indicator is lit.
light

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 Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

OFF: No
The “P” jam indicator is lit when paper is
reflected
fed-in from ADF.
light

ON:
reflected The “P” jam indicator is lit.
light
ADF Org Exit
OFF: No
The “P” jam indicator is lit when paper is
reflected
fed-in from ADF.
light

Open The “close the ADF cover” indicator is lit.

ADF Org Feed Cover The original is fed, even if the ADF cover
Shorted is open. Therefore the “P” jam indicator is
lit

The Platen Cover is read even if the ADF

Open
has an original and the ADF is not lifted.

ADF Lift Up The original is fed, even if the ADF cover

Shorted is open. Therefore the “P” jam indicator is
lit

Troubleshooti
ng

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Electrical Component Defects

6.2.2 SWITCHES

Component Condition Symptom

Front Door Safety Switch The “open cover” indicator is lit. The “open
Open
cover” LED is on.

Main unit error (“A”,”B”,”C” jam and No

ink) cannot be canceled.
Drum information is not updated even if
drums are exchanged with the main
Close switch on.
An SC occurs if you make a master.
The Interlock SW (door cover side) is OFF
when the door cover is open, and an SC
will occur when a master is made.

Main Switch OFF The machine does not turn on.

The machine does not turn off.

ON E-61 is displayed when you shut off the
machine.

Master Making Unit Set Switch The “Lower Master Tray is Open” indicator
Connect is lit; even though, the master making unit
is not set. Cannot be canceled.

The “No Master Making Unit” indicators

Open
are lit and cannot be canceled.

Eject Box Set Switch The master is fed to the eject box, even if
ON
there is no eject box.

The “No eject box” indicators are lit and

OFF
cannot be canceled.

Master making begins, but the lower

master tray is open, the master vacuum
Lower Master Tray Set Switch ON
fans do not pull the master, and E-01 is
displayed.

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 Electrical Component Defects

Component Condition Symptom

The “Lower Master Tray is Open” indicator

OFF
is lit.

Can operate the Vacuum fan, clamper,

ON Blower fan motor, Eject roller, Pressure
plate and drum if there is no Eject box.
Interlock Switch
An SC is displayed for the clamper,
OFF pressure plate, or drum when the main
switch is turned on.

Troubleshooti
ng

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Electrical Component Defects

6.2.3 POWER SUPPLIES

Component Condition Symptom

+5v (CN102-4) No supply The machine does not turn on.

+5v (CN102-2, 3) No supply The machine does not turn on, but LED103
on the MPU blinks.

+12v (CN102-9) No supply Black stripes in the image.

-12v (CN102-8) No supply The LCD/LEDs on the operation panel do

not indicate.

+24v (CN111-3, 4, 5, 6) No supply E-47 is displayed, and the output mode in

SP mode does not turn anything on except
the main motor.

+24v (CN111-1) No supply E-12 is displayed, and SP5-13, 14, 15

(master eject motor/ pressure plate motor
output mode) do not turn the motor on.

Motor drive board FUSE FUSE The “open cover” indicator is lit.

FU700(PSU) FUSE The machine does not turn on.

E-41 is displayed, and the output mode

FU701 (PSU) FUSE in SP mode does not turn anything on
except the main motor.

E-12 is displayed, and the output mode

FU702(PSU) FUSE in SP mode does not turn anything on
except the main motor.

FU703,FU704(PSU) FUSE E-06 is displayed.

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 Electrical Component Defects

6.2.4 CONTROLLER

Component Condition Symptom

CPU Count Registration Error CPU error

Cashless error

TLB error

ASIC DMA error ASIC error

Timer error

Registration error

SDRAM ROM monitor usage area RAM error

error

1 bit shift error

All area error

SSCG ACK error ASIC error

NVARM ROM monitor using area NVRAM error

error

All area error

NIC NIC error NIC error Troubleshooti

ng
Interrupt ASIC interrupt registration CPU error
check error

ROM ROM monitor CRC error ROM error

Kernel CRC error

ROMFSCRC error

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 ENERGY SAVING
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
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 Energy Save

7. ENERGY SAVING

7.1 ENERGY SAVE

7.1.1 ENERGY SAVE

Customers should use energy saver modes properly, to save energy and protect the environment.

The area shaded grey in this diagram represents the amount of energy that is saved when the
timers are at the default settings. If the timers are changed, then the energy saved will be different.
For example, if the timers are all set to 120 min., the grey area will disappear, and no energy is
saved before 120 min. expires.

Timer Settings
The user can set these timers with User Tools (System settings)
 Energy saver timer (1 – 120 min): Low Power Mode. Default setting: 1 minute
 Auto off timer (1 – 120 min): Off
Default settings:

C279 1min.

 The energy saver timer and the auto off timer cannot be used at the same time. Only one
is available.
Energy
Saving

SM 7-1 C279
Energy Save

Recommendation
We recommend that the default settings should be kept.
 If the customer requests that these settings should be changed, please explain that their
energy costs could increase, and that they should consider the effects on the environment of
extra energy use.
 If it is necessary to change the settings, please try to make sure that the Auto Off timer is not
too long. Try with a shorter setting first, such as 30 min., then go to a longer one (such as 60
min.) if the customer is not satisfied.
 If the timers are all set to the maximum value, the machine will not begin saving energy until
120 minutes has expired after the last job. This means that after the customer has finished
using the machine for the day, energy will be consumed that could otherwise be saved.

C279 7-2 SM
 Paper Save

7.2 PAPER SAVE

7.2.1 EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMBINE FUNCTION

The combine function reduces the amount of paper used. This means that less energy overall is
used for paper production, which improves the environment.

Combine mode
Reduce paper volume in half!

Recommendation
Please explain the above features to the customers, so that they can reduce their paper usage.

C279
The following table shows paper savings and how the counters increase for some simple
examples of single-sided jobs.
If combine mode is used, the total counters work in the same way as explained previously. The
following table shows paper savings and how the counters increase for some simple examples of
combine jobs.

Originals Simplex Sheet used Paper Saved

1 2 0

1 2 1
Energy
Saving

SM 7-3 C279
 C279
SERVICE MANUAL APPENDICES
 C279 APPENDICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. APPENDIX: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 1-1

1.1 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 MAIN FRAME ................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES ........................................................... 1-5
Paper Feed (mainly Europe and Asia) ................................................. 1-5
Paper Feed (mainly North America) ..................................................... 1-6
1.1.3 SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES ........................................................... 1-7
Printer Drivers ...................................................................................... 1-7
Utility Software ..................................................................................... 1-8
1.1.4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 1-9
Auto Document Feeder ........................................................................ 1-9
Tape Dispenser .................................................................................... 1-9
Network Printer Controller (Printer Unit Type 4545A)......................... 1-10

2. APPENDIX: PM TABLES .............................................................. 2-1

2.1 PM TABLES ............................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 OTHER YIELD PARTS ..................................................................... 2-3
ADF (D578) .......................................................................................... 2-3

3. APPENDIX: SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS ................................... 3

3.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS ......................................................................3
3.1.1 SERVICE CALL ....................................................................................3
3.1.2 PROGRAM DOWNLOAD ERROR CODES ..........................................7

4. APPENDIX: SERVICE PROGRAM MODE TABLES .................... 11

4.1 SP TABLE ....................................................................................................11
4.1.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE .............................................................11
Reading SP mode tables........................................................................11
4.1.2 SP MODE TABLES.............................................................................11
1X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................11
2X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................16
3X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................26
4X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................28

SM Appendix i C279
 5X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................32
6X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................37
7X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................53
8X SP Mode Tables ...............................................................................54
91X SP Mode Tables .............................................................................57

C279 ii SM Appendix
 APPENDIX:
SPECIFICATIONS
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 Specifications

1. APPENDIX: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications
Appendix:
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1 MAIN FRAME

Configuration: Stand-alone

Digital with 400 dpi thermal head

Master Process:
(Fine mode: 400 × 600 dpi)

Scanning (Pixel 600 × 400 dpi

Density): (Fine mode: 600 × 600 dpi)

Originals: Sheet/Book

Printing process: Fully automatic one-drum stencil system

Original Size: Maximum 297 × 432 mm / 11.7" × 17.0"

Maximum: 297 × 432 mm / 11.7" × 17.0"

Copy Paper Size:
Minimum: 70 × 148 mm / 2.8" × 5.8"

Copy Paper
47.1 – 209.3 g/m 2, 12.5 – 55.6 lb.
Weight:

A3 drum: 290 × 410 mm / 11.4" × 16.1"

Printing Area: B4 drum: 251 × 355 mm/ 9.9" × 14"
A4 black drum: 200 × 290 mm / 7.9" × 11.4"

60, 75, 90, 105, 130 sheets/minute (5 steps)

*A6 SEF, A5 LEF, and indeterminate forms
Printing Speed:
(length of 170 mm or less) can be processed
at rates of 60, 75, 90, and 105 sheets/minute.

65 masters (A3, B4 drum)

Master Eject Box
70 masters (A4 drum)
Capacity:
*Normal conditions

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Specifications

3 enlargements and 4 reductions

A3 version DLT version

141% 155%
Enlargement 122% 129%
Reproduction 115% 121%
Ratios:
Full Size 100% 100%

93% 93%
87% 77%
Reduction
82% 74%
71% 65%

Zoom: 50 to 200%, in 1% steps

America: 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Source:
Europe, Asia: 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Noise Emission

Sound Power Operating Position Sound

Level Power Level

Not more than 45

Standby: Not more than 31 dB (A)
dB (A)

Copying 60 Not more than 73

Not more than 59 dB (A)
rpm: dB (A)

Copying 90 Not more than 76

Not more than 62 dB (A)
rpm: dB (A)

Copying Not more than 81.5

Not more than 66 dB (A)
130 rpm: dB (A)

 The above measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 standard.

C279 1-2 SM Appendix

 Specifications

Tables closed: 805 × 705 × 638 mm (31.7" × 27.8" × 25.1")

Specifications
Appendix:
Tables opened: 1370 × 705 × 638 mm (53.9" × 27.8" ×
25.1")
Dimensions (W x D x H)
 Measurement Conditions
 1) Without the ADF
 2) Without the table

America, Europe, Asia (Except for Chinese Version): 87 kg

(191.8 lb)
Weight:
China: 89 kg (196.21 lb)
(Excluding ADF, platen cover, ink, and master)

Less than 23 seconds (A4 copying)

Less than 27 seconds (A3 copying)
Less than 26 seconds (B4 machine)
Less than 24 seconds (B4 machine-A4 copying)
Master Process Time:

 Measurement Conditions
1. 100% size
2. Normal mode (Not fine mode)

Paper Table Capacity: 1,000 sheets (64 g/m 2, 17 lb)

Paper Delivery Table

1,000 sheets (64 g/m 2, 17 lb)
Capacity:

Leading Edge Margin: 5 ± 3 mm

Trailing Edge Margin: 2 mm

Side Registration
± 10 mm
Adjustable Range:

Vertical Registration
± 15 mm
Adjustable Range:

SM Appendix 1-3 C279

Specifications

Thermal master roll type:

320 mm width, 110 m/roll (A3 master roll)
280 mm width, 110 m/roll (B4 master roll)
Yield:
Master Type:
200 masters/roll (A3 Drum)
220 master/roll (B4 Drum)
315 masters/roll (A4 Drum)
Maximum run length per master: 4,000 prints

Temperature: 0 to 40 °C
Humidity: 10 to 95% RH
Master Storage Conditions: Recommended maximum storage period: One year after
production date
Note: Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight.

600 ml cartridge type

Available colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Purple,
Ink Type:
Yellow, Navy, Maroon, Orange, Teal, Gray, Reflex blue,
Hunter green, Burgundy, and Violet

Temperature: -5 to 40 °C (Optimal conditions: 15 to 25 °C)

Humidity: 10 to 95% RH (Optimal conditions: 20 to 70%
RH)
Ink Storage Conditions:
Recommended maximum storage period: 18 months after
production date
Note: Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight.

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 Specifications

1.1.2 SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES

Specifications
Appendix:
Paper Feed (mainly Europe and Asia)

Size
Paper sizes
(W × L)

A3 SEF 297 × 420 mm

B4 JIS SEF
257 × 364 mm
(Japanese Industrial Standard)

A4 LEF 297 × 210 mm

A4 SEF 210 × 297 mm

B5 JIS LEF 257 × 184 mm

B5 JIS SEF 184 × 257 mm

A5 SEF 148 × 210 mm

B6 JIS SEF 128 × 182 mm

A6 SEF 105 × 148 mm

F LEF 13" × 8"

Vertical: 148 - 432 mm,

Others
Horizontal: 70 - 297 mm

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Specifications

Paper Feed (mainly North America)

Size
Paper sizes
(W x L)

Ledger 17" × 11"

Legal LEF 14" × 8.5"

Letter LEF 11" × 8.5"

Letter SEF 8.5" × 11"

Half Letter LEF 8.5" × 5.5"

Half Letter SEF 5.5" × 8.5"

Vertical: 5.8" - 17",

Others
Horizontal: 2.8" - 11.7"

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 Specifications

1.1.3 SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES

Specifications
Appendix:
The printer drivers and utility software are provided.

Printer Drivers
The following OS are supported (Only 32 bit)
 Windows XP Professional Edition (*)
 Windows XP Home Edition
 Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition (*)
 Windows 2003 Web Edition (*)
 Windows 2003 R2 (*)
 Windows Vista Home Basic
 Windows Vista Home Premium
 Windows Vista Home Enterprise (*)
 Windows Vista Home Ultimate (*)
 Windows Server 2008 (*)
 Windows Server 2008 R2 (*)
 Windows 7 Starter
 Windows 7 Home Premium
 Windows 7 Professional
 Windows 7 Ultimate
(*)Exclude Cluster and Terminal

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Specifications

Utility Software

Software Description

 Switch to / come out of Energy Saver mode

 Monitor multiple printers in use / Create groups
Smart Device  Display the printer status / settings
Monitor for Admin  Make printer settings
 Check print job histories of documents identified by user
codes

 Display the printer status / settings

 Check print job status and history, or deleting the print job
Web Image Monitor  Make printer settings
 Network protocol settings
 Security settings

 Peer-to-Peer print function

Desktop Binder –
 Display an error / a completion message
Smart Device
 Monitor multiple printers in use
Monitor
 Display up to 100 print jobs

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 Specifications

1.1.4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Specifications
Appendix:
Auto Document Feeder

Size A3 to A5, DLT to HLT

Paper Size/Weight:
Weight 40 to 128 g/m 2 (10 to 34 lb.)

Table Capacity: 50 sheets (80 g/m 2, 20 lb)

Power Consumption: 50W

DC24V±10%, DC5V±5%, DC5VE±5% From

Power Source
mainframe

Dimensions (W x D x H): 550 × 496 × 120 mm (21.7" × 19.5" × 4.7")

Weight: 10 kg (22 lb.)

Tape Dispenser

250 mm
Tape feed length
9.8 inch

100 mm/s
Tape feed speed
3.9 inch/s

Power Consumption 15W

Power Source From mainframe

155 × 105 × 60mm

Dimension(WxDxH)
6.1" × 4.1" × 2.4"

700 g
Weight
1.5lb

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Specifications

Network Printer Controller (Printer Unit Type 4545A)

Printer language RPCS

Host interface USB 2.0

Network interface 100Base-TX/10Base-T

Protocol TCP/IP

Engine interface LUVI

On board memory 64MB

Optional PostScript Not available

Supported resolutions 400 dpi

Job history check By user ID identified on printer driver

Web Image Monitor Available

C279 1-10 SM Appendix

 APPENDIX:
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TABLES
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 PM Tables

2. APPENDIX: PM TABLES

2.1 PM TABLES

The following items should be maintained periodically. There are two sets of intervals - one based

Maintenance
Preventive
Appendix:
on time and the other based on print count. For maintenance items with entries in both of them,

Tables
use whichever comes first.
C: Clean, R: Replace, L: Lubricate

Time
Interval
Print Any EM NOTE
Item 6M 1Y
Counter time

Scanner

Exposure Glass C C C Dry Cloth

Exposure Lamp Dry Cloth

Master Feed

Thermal Head C Cloth and alcohol

Cutter Unit

Original Feed
Roller

Damp cloth (water) and dry

Platen Roller C
cloth

Drum Master Damp cloth (water) and dry

C
Sensor cloth

Drum

Ink container Damp cloth (water) and dry

C
cradle cloth

Drum Master
C Dry cloth
Sensor

SM Appendix 2-1 C279

 Time
Interval
Print Any EM NOTE
Item 6M 1Y
Counter time

Drum Master
Sensor C C C Dry cloth
Black Decal

Ink Roller One-way

clutch

Drum Removable
L
Gear

Paper Feed

Feed Start Timing

C C Alcohol and dry cloth
Sensor

Registration Roller C C Alcohol and dry cloth

Separation Pad C C/R 1200k Alcohol and dry cloth

Paper Table C C C Alcohol and dry cloth

Paper Pick-up
Roller/ Paper Feed C C/R 1200k C Dry cloth
Roller [A]

Paper Exit

Paper Exit Sensor C C Dry cloth

Printing Pressure

Damp cloth (water) and dry

cloth
Press Roller (R) 1200k C
(R): If continuously printing
the same small size

Drive Unit

Drum Drive Gears L

C279 2-2 SM Appendix

 PM Tables

2.1.1 OTHER YIELD PARTS

The parts mentioned in these tables have a target yield. However, the total copy/print volume
made by the machine will not reach the target yield within the machine’s targeted lifetime if the
machine is used under the target usage conditions (ACV, color ratio, P/J, and C/O). So, these
parts are categorized not as PM parts but as yield parts (EM parts).

Maintenance
Preventive
Appendix:
ADF (D578)

Tables
80K
Item EM NOTE
(Original)

Pick-up Roller C R Clean with water

Feed Belt C R Clean with water

Separation Roller C R Clean with water

Other Rollers C C Clean with water

Gears L Lubricate, if necessary

Platen Sheet C C Clean with water or alcohol

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 APPENDIX:
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
Pag e Date Ad d ed / Upd ated / New
None
 Service Call Conditions

3. APPENDIX: SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS

3.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS

3.1.1 SERVICE CALL

No. Symptom Possible cause

E-00 Clamper error Clamper drive

Service Call
The MPU cannot detect the clamper position sensor Clamper sensors

Conditions
Appendix:
signal (open or closed) within 3.0 seconds after the Clamper motor
clamper motor turns on.

E-01 Cutter error Cutter drive

The cutter HP sensor does not turn on within 3.0 Cutter switch
seconds after the cutter motor turns on. Cutter motor

E-02 Paper Table Drive error Table Drive

The paper height sensor or the table lower limit sensor Table motor
does not turn on within 7.5 seconds after the table Table height sensor
motor turn on. Table lower sensor

E-04 Thermal Head Overheat Overheat (wait for the

The temperature of the thermal head is grater than thermal head to cool
54C when the Start key is pressed. down)
Thermal head

E-06 Main Motor error Main motor drive

The CPU cannot detect the master eject position Main motor
sensor (drum HP) signal within 5.0 seconds after the Motor drive board
main motor turn on. Master eject position
sensor

E-09 Thermal Head Thermistor Open Thermal head

The thermistor output voltage is over 2.82 volts. thermistor
Thermal head
connector

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Service Call Conditions

No. Symptom Possible cause

E-10 Thermal Head Energy Pulse error Thermal head

The CPU detects an abnormal ID signal from the connector
thermal head energy control pulse. Thermal head
MPU

E-12 Pressure Plate error Pressure plate drive

The pressure plate home position sensor signal is not Pressure plate motor
detected within 6.0 seconds after the pressure plate Plate position sensors
motor turn on.

E-13 Scanner error Scanner drive

The scanner HP sensor does not turn on within 15.0 Scanner HP sensor
seconds after the main switch turns on. Scanner motor
On the Initial Movement, the Scanner HP sensor does
not turn off when the scanner moves 22.2 mm towards
the scanning position.
On the Initial Movement, the scanner HP sensor does
not turn on within 2.0 seconds after the main switch
turns on.

E-14 SBU Error SBU

SBU errors are most often caused by a SBU element
or lamp that is in poor condition.

E-17 Drum Thermistor Open Thermistor connector

The thermistor output voltage is over 2.67 volts. Thermistor

E-18 Drum Overheat Drum overheat

The temperature of the drum is greater than 54C when Thermistor
the Start key is pressed.

E-21 Paper Exit Timing Sensor error Drum sensors

The paper exit timing sensor does not activate before Feeler
the master eject position sensor activates.

E-22 2nd Feed Timing Sensor error Drum sensors

nd
The 2 feed timing sensor does not activate before the Feeler
paper exit timing sensor activates.

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 Service Call Conditions

No. Symptom Possible cause

E-23 Master Eject Position Sensor (Drum HP) error Drum sensors
The master eject position sensor does not activate Feeler
before the feed start timing sensor activates.

E-24 Feed Start Timing Sensor error Drum sensors

The feed start timing sensor does not activate before Feeler
the 2nd feed timing sensor activates.

E-40 Thermal Head ID error Thermal head

The CPU detects an abnormal ID signal from the MPU

Service Call
Conditions
Appendix:
thermal head. Thermal head
connector disconnected

E-41 Ink Idling roller HP sensor remains on or off Idling roller HP sensor
The idling roller HP sensor does not change status Ink idling motor
within 4.0 seconds after the idling roller motor on signal
is generated.

E-42 Duct plate error Duct plate HP sensor

The duct plate HP sensor does not change status Duct plate motor
within 4.0 seconds after the duct plate motor on signal
is generated.

E-43 Printing Pressure error Printing pressure HP

The printing pressure HP sensor does not change sensor
status within 4.0 seconds after the printing pressure Printing pressure motor
motor on signal is generated.

E-44 MSU error MPU

When error signal is received from the MPU board.

E-47 Thermal head driving error Thermal head HP

The thermal head HP sensor does not change status sensor
within 4.0 seconds after the thermal head driving motor Thermal head driving
on signal is generated. motor

E-50 Insufficient NVRAM data NVRAM (MPU)

The data in the NVRAM is not the expected data for
this machine (version update error)

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Service Call Conditions

No. Symptom Possible cause

E-51 Flash ROM error Flash ROM (MPU)

Data cannot process correctly when the firmware is
downloaded or an original is stored in the machine.

E-52 Registration motor Drive IC error Registration motor

If the Driver IC detects an over-current or overheating MPU
condition, the machine outputs the FAULT signal.
If the FAULT signal is detected, this SC appears on the
display.
If the same SC repeatedly appears on the display, the
Driver IC may be damaged.

E-53 Paper feed motor Paper feed motor

If the Driver IC detects an over-current or overheating MPU
condition, the machine outputs the FAULT signal.
If the FAULT signal is detected, this SC appears on the
display.
If the same SC repeatedly appears on the display, the
Driver IC may be damaged.

E-54 Ri2000A Configuration error MPU

Turn on the Main switch, come out of Enegry Saving

E-55 GATC2 (FPGA) Configuration error MPU

E-56 GATC2 (FPGA) Configuration writing error MPU

*See: Error Code
(Display:E42)

E-61 Auto Off Switch error Auto off switch

The main switch does not turn off for more than 6.0 Auto off switch
seconds. connector disconnected

E-70 DF Gate network error Network

10 seconds have passed since the original moved from
the registration position, but the DF gate signal has not
turned on.
Note: DF gate has nothing to do with the DF (document
feeder)

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 Service Call Conditions

No. Symptom Possible cause

E-71 DF connect error Harness

ADF model code that is different from the code for this Main board
machine is received."

(*) OPU2 (FPGA) Configuration error MPU

Configuration does not end normally when the main
switch is turned on.

(*)When this error occurs, the Energy Saving mode LED blinks at intervals of 0.1 seconds. An

Service Call
error code is not displayed.

Conditions
Appendix:
3.1.2 PROGRAM DOWNLOAD ERROR CODES

Display Symptom Possible cause

E24 SD Card Access error. 1. Re-insert the SD card

2. Replace the SD card

E35 Does not match the module.

E36 Other reasons, the module does not exist. Rewrite the correct ROM data in
the SD card.

E40 Engine download execution failure(main) Replace the MPU

E41 Engine download execution failure(sub) Replace the MPU

E42 Engine download execution failure Replace the MPU

(FPGA Configuration error)

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 APPENDIX:
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE TABLES
R E V I S I O N H I S T O RY
P a ge Date A d de d /U pd at e d /N ew
1~ 50 7/19/2013 Corrected all page numbers
44 7/19/2013 SP 6-170 – 6-180
 SP Table

4. APPENDIX: SERVICE PROGRAM MODE TABLES

4.1 SP TABLE

4.1.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE

Reading SP mode tables

SP table reads as follows.

SP name
SP No
Detailed explanation of SP No.

Branch Menu item Category* [Max to Min / Default / variation]

number Detailed explanation of branch number.

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
Service
ƒ "Categories" on the right of the asterisk (*) SP have been described, the settings are
stored in NVRAM.
ƒ "SP name" and "Menu item" after the (SSP) SP has been described as the super-service
mode is SP.

4.1.2 SP MODE TABLES

1X SP Mode Tables

Copy data
1
Display data log such as number of prepress numbers and printing.

1-1 Total master counter

1-20 Total print counter

1-21 C/O 1

1-22 C/O 2 to 3

1-23 C/O 4 to 5

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1-24 C/O 6 to 10

1-25 C/O 11 to 20

1-26 C/O 21 to 50

1-27 C/O 51 to 70

1-28 C/O 71 to 100

1-29 C/O 101 to 200

1-30 C/O 201 to 500

1-31 C/O 501 to 1000

1-32 C/O 1001 to 2000

1-33 C/O 2001 to 3000

1-34 C/O 3001 to 4000

1-35 C/O 4001 to

D - master clamp jam

1-50
Display frequency and incidence.

E - master eject jam

1-51
Display frequency and incidence.

E - master compressing jam

1-52
Display frequency and incidence.

A - paper non-feed jam

1-53
Display frequency and incidence.

A - paper registration jam

1-54
Display frequency and incidence.

B - paper wrapping jam

1-55
Display frequency and incidence.

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C - paper delivery jam

1-56
Display frequency and incidence.

P - original feed-in jam

1-57
Display frequency and incidence.(Using ADF)

P - original feed-out jam

1-58
Display frequency and incidence.(Using ADF)

D - master feed jam

1-59
Display frequency and incidence.

D - master cut jam

1-60
Display frequency and incidence.

Mode Tables
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D - mater duct jam

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1-61
Display frequency and incidence.

Main firmware part number

1-70
Displays the main firmware parts number and the suffix.

1-72 Serial number

1-73 Main firmware version

1-75 Serial number (Factory)

1-78 ADF ROM part number

Error code history

1-80
Displays the latest 40 SC codes. Use the key to view the records.

1-81 Telephone number display

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SBU hard error location display

This function shows where a SBU error has occurred.

ƒ bit 7: 0 (not used)
ƒ bit 6: 0 (not used)

1-83 ƒ bit 5: GASBU-N Id error

ƒ bit 4: VSP5100 reset error
ƒ bit 3: GASBU-N reset error
ƒ bit 2: Serial communication error
ƒ bit 1: Power ON/reset clear error
ƒ bit 0: Connect detection error

SBU adjust error location

1-84
display

This function shows where a SBU error has occurred.

ƒ bit 7: 0 (not used)
ƒ bit 6: 0 (not used)
ƒ bit 5: Re error (Gain error)
ƒ bit 4: Ro error (Gain error)
ƒ bit 3: Ge error (Gain error)
ƒ bit 2: Go error (Gain error)
ƒ bit 1: Be error (Gain error)
ƒ bit 0: Bo error (Gain error)

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SBU level error location display

This function shows where a SBU error has occurred.

ƒ bit 15: Ge error(Lamp error) ƒ bit 7: 0 (not used)

ƒ bit 14: Go error (Lamp error) ƒ bit 6: 0 (not used)
1-85 ƒ bit 13: 0 (not used) ƒ bit 5: 0 (not used)
ƒ bit 12: 0 (not used) ƒ bit 4: 0 (not used)
ƒ bit 11: 0 (not used) ƒ bit 3: Ge error (White level error)
ƒ bit 10: 0 (not used) ƒ bit 2: Go error (White level error)
ƒ bit 9: Ge error (Black level error) ƒ bit 1: 0 (not used)
ƒ bit 8: Go error (Black level error) ƒ bit 0: 0 (not used)

1-160 Not used

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
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1-161 Key counter setting check

1-162 Key card setting check

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Basic setting

2 Set the initial value of printing speed, ink detection, and international machine
settings.

Default print speed [1 to 5 / 3 / 1]

Set the initial value of printing speed when you turn on and mode clear.
ƒ 1: 1st Point(60rpm)
2-1 ƒ 2: 2nd Point(75rpm)
ƒ 3: 3rd Point(90rpm)
ƒ 4: 4th Point(105rpm)
ƒ 5: 5th Point(130rpm)

Default image position [-15.0 to 15.0 / 0.0 / 0.1 mm]

2-2 Set the initial value of "top-and-bottom position" when you turn on and mode

clear.

Destination code [0 to 9,- / - / -]

2-4
Set the Destination code.

Not used [0 to 2 / 0 / -]
2-5

Image position display [0 to 2 / 1 / 1]

When the user moves the image position on the operation panel, this SP
controls the length of time that the adjustment value is shown on the display

2-6 before the screen goes back to the previous display.

'Slow' means that the display is shown for the longest time possible.
ƒ 0:SLOW(1.5 seconds)
ƒ 1:NORMAL (1.0 second)
ƒ 2:FAST(0.5 second)

2-7 Vendor Selection [*1 / *2 / Ricoh]

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Brands depend on the destination.

*1 Displays only brand that can be set.
RICOH / TTEC / KMBJ / NRG / Nashuatec /RexRotary / Gestetner / Lanier /
Savin / Standard
*2 If the model code has not been set, if there are multiple brands of a single
model code, "RICOH" has been set.

Ink detection board [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

Sets whether to detect the ink in the drum.

2-10 ƒ ON: Detect the ink.

ƒ OFF: The ink is considered always exist.

("OFF" is used in the test or if the ink be removed from the drum..)

Paper end sensor [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

Mode Tables
Appendix:

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2-11 Set whether to detect the presence of the paper.
ƒ ON: Detect the presence of the paper.
ƒ OFF: The paper is considered always exist.(Used in the test)

Drum master sensor [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

2-12 Set whether to detect the presence of the drum master.

ƒ ON: Detect the presence of the drum master.
ƒ OFF: The drum master is considered always exist.(Used in the test)

Platen cover sensor [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

2-13 Set whether to detect the presence of the platen cover.

ƒ ON: Detect the presence of the platen cover.
ƒ OFF: The platen cover is considered always exist.(Used in the test)

Paper length sensor [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

Set whether to detect the presence of the paper length sensor on the master

2-15 feed unit.

ƒ ON: Detect the presence of the paper length sensor.
ƒ Always assumed to be the largest(mm:420mm, inch:432mm).
(Used in the test)

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Ink setting [0 to 1 / 0 / 1]
2-21

Double count-up (A3) [0 to 2 / 0 / 1]

When using A3 Drum, electromagnetic counter (master, paper) count up every 2

2-22 / print.
ƒ 0: As usual, one count increase.
ƒ 1: Two counts increase only master. Paper increase one count.
ƒ 2: Two counts increase both master and the paper.

Key card count setting [0 to 2 / 0 / 1]

This function is used to specify the number of sheets to be printed per Key Card

2-23 counter count.

ƒ 0:Master
ƒ 1:Only Print number(Master revision)
ƒ 2: Only Print number(Number conversion)

Key card master count conv. [0 to 20 / 1 / 1Print]

This function is valid only if the key card count setting is 1.

2-24 Example: If this SP is set to 20 (in other words, if you decide that the cost of one

master is 20 times the cost of one print), every time one master is made, the
print count increases by 20.

Key card print count setting [0 to 3 / 1 / 1Print]

2-25 This function is valid only if the key card count setting is 2.

The number of sheets to be printed per print counter count.

Idling after less than 3 prints [YES - NO / NO / -]

Ensures that the first print has sufficient ink density if the machine was not used
for a long time. Also, when the customer continuously prints small numbers (1 to

2-28 3 prints), ink leaks occur from the trailing edge of the drum.
When SP 2-38 is on, the idling roller motor turns to press the drum idling roller
against the inner surface of the drum screen after printing. Then, the idling motor
turns to remove the ink leaks. The idling motor action depends on the settings of
SP 2-28 and 2-29.

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Idling after how many prints [1 to 5 / 3 / 1 Print]

ƒ If SP 2-28 is set to 'YES', the idling motor turns if 3 or more prints were
2-29 made.
ƒ If SP 2-28 is set to 'NO', the idling motor turns if the number of prints made
is the same as or more than the setting of SP 2-29.

2-31 Ink Auxiliary Supply [0:After 1:Before 2:No / 0:After / - ]

Ink supply after trial [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

2-32
Ink is detected and supplied after the trial print when this SP is on.

Re-Feeding setting [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

When the machine performs re-feeding, the paper registration position can be

2-33 up to 5mm out of range. If this position is not acceptable to the customer,

Mode Tables
Appendix:
change this SP mode to "OFF".

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ƒ ON: Re-feeding is on (factory setting).
ƒ OFF: Re-feeding is off.

Slow starting mode [30rpm / 45rpm / 45rpm /-]

Increase the image density of trial prints.

The figures below are drum-rotating speeds. A setting of "30rpm" will increase
the image density of trial prints.
This mode was added because trial print images are lighter than with other
models.

2-34 <30rpm> <45rpm>

ƒ Trial Print: 30rpm ƒ Trial Print: 45rpm
ƒ 1st Print: 45rpm ƒ 1st Print: 60rpm
ƒ 2nd Print: 60rpm ƒ 2nd Print: 75rpm
ƒ 3rd Print: 75rpm ƒ 3rd Print: 90rpm
ƒ 4th Print: 90rpm ƒ 4th Print: 105rpm
ƒ 5th Print: 105rpm ƒ 5th Print: 130rpm
ƒ 6th Print: 130rpm ƒ 6th Print: 130rpm

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Print pressure fixing mode [ON - OFF / ON / -]

This function is used to specify whether the print pressure point is set to

2-35 automatic or fixed.

ƒ Auto: Decide on Sp6-70 to 87
ƒ Fixed: Decide on SP2-36
SP2-37setting is not reflected.

2-36 Print pressure in fixing mode [1 to 5 / 4 / 1]

When the print pressure point for SP2-35 is set to fixed, this field is used to
specify the value at which it is fixed.

2-37 Printing pressure adjust [-2 to 2 / 0 / 1]

Changes the printing pressure of all printing speeds (60 to 130 rpm).
When you adjust printing pressure for each printing speed or temperature, use
SP6-70 to 87.

2-38 Ink idling roller setting [0 to 2 / 1 / 1]

Ensures that the first print has sufficient ink density if the machine was not used
for a long time.
The idling roller motor turns to press the drum idling roller against the inner
surface of the drum screen.
ƒ 0: OFF
ƒ 1: The machine enters the drum idling mode after the master is ejected.
ƒ 2: The machine enters the drum idling mode after the master is made.

Paper delivery motor speed [-55 to 55% / 0 / 1%]

2-39
Feeding 15rpm,30rpm,45rpm will only affect.

Idling after print [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

2-40 Set whether to detect the idling after printing

ƒ ON: To the idling(To press the idling roller)
ƒ OFF: Don't idling(Not to press the idling roller)

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T/H control by temp: color [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

2-41 Set the ink temperature compensation when use color ink.
whether to detect the idling after printing
ƒ OFF: Temperature inside the drum takes a constant value irrespective.

T/H control by temp: black [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

2-42 Set the ink temperature compensation when use black ink.

ƒ OFF: Temperature inside the drum takes a constant value irrespective.

T/H energy control [0 to 50% / 7 / 1%]

2-43 The default is 7%. This means that during normal printing mode, the thermal

head energy is 93% of the maximum possible (100 – 7).

T/H energy control - eco [0 to 50% / 15 / 1%]

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2-44 The default is 10%. This means that in economy printing mode, the thermal
head energy is reduced by another 10%. With the default settings, this means
that the thermal head energy is 83% of maximum power (100-7-10).

T/H control by temp: A4 [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

2-45 Set the ink temperature correction in the A4 drum.

ƒ OFF: Temperature inside the drum takes a constant value irrespective.

T/H energy control: A4 drum [0 to 50% / 12 / 1%]

2-46 Initial value is 12%.In this case, that means thermal head energy can be up to

88% in printing mode (100-12=88%).

T/H energy control: A4 eco [0 to 50% / 15 / 1%]

2-47 Initial value is 15%.In this case, in economy printing mode (A4) means that an
additional 15% reduction will be thermal head energy. Thermal head energy in
78% maximum. (100-7-15=78%)

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T/H swinging mode [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

2-50 Sets whether to enable the shift of the thermal head writing position.

ƒ ON: Shift the values specified in the SP2-51(T/H swinging quantity).

T/H swinging quantity [±1 to 5mm / 2 / -]

2-51
Set the shift amount of the thermal head writing position.

T/H Control by Temp: Color

[ ON-OFF / ON / -]
(Fine)
2-52
Set the ink temperature correction in the color ink density mode.
ƒ OFF: Temperature inside the drum takes a constant value irrespective.

T/H Control by Temp: Black

[ ON-OFF / ON / -]
(Fine)
2-53
Set the ink temperature correction in the black ink density mode.
ƒ OFF: Temperature inside the drum takes a constant value irrespective.

T/H Energy Control: (Fine) [ 0 to 50% / 7 / 1%-]

2-54 Initial value is 7%.In this case, that means thermal head energy can be up to

93% in printing mode(density) (100-7=93%).

T/H Energy Control -Eco (Fine) [0 to 50 / 15 / 1%]

2-55 Initial value is 15%.In this case, in economy printing mode (density) means that
an additional 15% reduction will be thermal head energy. Thermal head energy
in 78% maximum. (100-7-15=78%)

T/H Control by temp: A4 (Fine) [ ON-OFF / ON / -]

2-56 Set the ink temperature correction in the A4 drum density mode.

ƒ OFF: Temperature inside the drum takes a constant value irrespective.

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T/H Energy Control: A4 (Fine) [0 to 50 / 7 / 1%]

2-57 Initial value is 7%.In this case, that means thermal head energy can be up to

93% in printing mode(A4 density) (100-7=93%).

T/H Energy Control: Eco: A4

[0 to 50 / 15 / 1%]
(Fine)

2-58 Initial value is 15%.In this case, in economy printing mode (A4 density) means

that an additional 15% reduction will be thermal head energy. Thermal head
energy in 78% maximum. (100-7-15=78%)

Bold letter mode [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

2-60
Makes a bold outline of a letter-mode image.

Mode Tables
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Scanning shade on margin adj [0 to 1 / 0 / 1]

This function specifies whether to remove shades from the original when
scanning.

2-61 ƒ 0: If an original is scanned while it is being pressed, This produces the same
level of image quality as when the predecessor unit is used.
ƒ 1: If an original is scanned while it is not being pressed, shades are output.
This produces the same level of image quality as when the predecessor unit
is used.

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Paper table standby pos [fall slightly/ normal / normal / -]

High: The paper table after printing is moved to a higher position than the
standard position. This will reduce the time for starting the first print when
continuously making masters.
Low: The standard position

2-95 If SP2-95 is "high", the machine goes to the standard position in the following
situations.
ƒ When the master end indicator lights and a message is displayed
ƒ When a master eject jam (B jam location indicator) is displayed
ƒ When a master feed jam (D jam location indicator) is displayed
ƒ When the paper height sensor is actuated immediately after the main switch
is turned on.

2-100 Master making without printing [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

This function wraps a blank master around the drum. The ink on the drum may
dry up at the following times:
ƒ The machine is not used for a long time.
ƒ The customer changes to a color drum that has not been used recently.
This might affect the print quality (Poor image: ghost image of the previous
print).
Wrap a blank master around the drum after you print, to prevent ghost images of
previous prints when the machine is not used for a long time.
1. Access SP2-100 (Make master without printing). Then press "OK".
2. Press the "Start" key while holding down the "#" key.

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Drum Master Out&wrap Setting [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

This function allows users to remove and wrap the master on the drum. The
following keypad operations become available.
2-101 Remove: Press the "Reset key" for more than three seconds

Wrap: Press the "Master Making" key while pressing the "#" key.
Do not leave the drum without a master for more than a day, or the surface of
the drum will become dry.

Set whether to detect the presence of the master feed time.

ƒ OFF: Master feed time is invalid
ƒ ON: Master feed time is enable.

Reg Improvement for 1st Prt [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

Mode Tables
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Appendix:

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Master Compression Time - A3 [ 0-3 / 0 / -]
2-120

Master Compression Time - B4 [ 0-3 / 0 / -]

2-121

Master Compression Time - A$ [ 0-3 / 0 / -]

2-122

5th Speed Paper Limit [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

This function is used to suppress printing at the 5th speed if the feed direction
length of the paper is less than 170 mm.
2-130 ƒ ON: Suppress printing at the 5th speed if the feed direction length of the

paper is less than 170 mm.

ƒ OFF: Don't suppress at the 5th speed by the paper size. The accuracy of
the image is degraded.

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System settings
3
Set the time, key card/key counter settings.

Input the present time [yy.mm.dd hh.mm.ss / - / -]

Input the year, the month / date, and the time in the following order. Press the
Enter (#) key between each one.
1. Input the last two digits of the present year (two-digit number).
2. Input the present month (two-digit number).
3. Input the present date (two-digit number).
4. Input the present hour (two-digit number).

3-1 5. Input the present minute (two-digit number).

6. Input the present second (two-digit number).
Example: 2003/January/27th/13:00:00
1. Input 03 then press Enter (#).
2. Input 01 then press Enter (#).
3. Input 27 then press Enter (#).
4. Input 13 then press Enter (#).
5. Input 00 then press Enter (#).
6. Input 00 then press OK

Input Tel number [0 to 9(19-digit) / 0 / -]

3-2
Input the phone number to display when service call

Input serial number [0 to 9, A to Z(19-digit) / 0 / -]

Input the machine number.

3-3 ƒ 0 to 9: Numeric key

ƒ A to Z: Print speed key

ƒ - :Memory/Class key

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Input installation date [yy.mm.dd / 00.1.1 / -]

Input the installation date as shown below. Press the Enter (#) key between
each one.
1. Input the last two digits of the present year (two-digit number).

3-4 2. Input the present month (two-digit number).

3. Input the present date (two-digit number).
Example: 2003/January/27th/13:00:00
1. Input 03 then press Enter (#).
2. Input 01 then press Enter (#).
3. Input 27 then press OK

3-9 Key counter setting [ YES - NO / NO / -]

Mode Tables
Set whether connect the key counter.

Appendix:

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Key card setting [ YES - NO / NO / -]
3-10
Set whether connect the key card.

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Input mode
4
Checks the input of sensors.

4-1 Scanner HP sensor

4-2 Platen cover sensor

4-3 Original Length Sensor1

4-4 Original Length Sensor2

4-5 Thermal head HP sensor

4-6 Master making unit set SW

4-7 Master set cover sensor

4-8 Cutter HP switch

4-9 Master end sensor

4-10 Master edge sensor

4-11 Duct plate HP sensor

4-12 Lower master tray switch

4-13 Duct jam sensor

4-14 Eject box set switch

4-15 Master eject sensor

4-16 Pressure plate HP sensor

4-17 Pressure plate limit SN

4-18 Ink detection signal

4-19 Color drum signal

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4-20 A4 drum signal

4-21 Drum set signal

4-22 Clamper open sensor

4-23 Clamper close sensor

4-24 Drum master sensor

4-25 Master eject position SN

4-26 Paper exit timing sensor

4-27 Printing pressure HP sensor

4-28 2nd drum master sensor

Mode Tables
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4-30 Table lowering switch

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4-31 Table lower sensor

4-32 Paper height sensor

4-33 Paper end sensor

4-34 Paper length sensor

4-35 Paper width signal 0

4-36 Paper width signal 1

4-37 Paper width signal 2

4-38 Paper width signal 3

4-39 Paper width signal 4

4-40 Paper width signal 5

4-41 Registration sensor

4-42 Feed start timing sensor

4-43 2nd feed timing sensor

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4-44 Paper exit sensor

4-50 Door safety sensor

4-51 Main motor error signal

4-70 Key counter signal

4-71 Key card signal

4-90 Ink idling roller HP sensor

4-91 Ink temperature

4-120 ADF Original Length 1 (B5)

4-121 ADF Original Length 2 (A4)

4-122 ADF Original Length 3 (LG)

4-123 ADF Original Width S

4-124 ADF Original Width M

4-125 ADF Original Width L

4-126 ADF Original Width LL

4-127 ADF Original Detection

4-128 ADF Rear Edge Detection

4-129 ADF Skew Correction

4-130 ADF Registration

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4-131 ADF Org Exit

4-132 ADF Org Feed Cover

4-133 ADF Lift Up

Mode Tables
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Output mode

5 Checks the output of motors.

Check the output of the selected operation is performed while pressing the Start
key.

5-1 Exposure lamp (xenon lamp)

5-2 Scanner motor - scan

5-3 Scanner motor - return

5-4 Scanner to HP

5-5 Duct plate motor - close

5-6 Duct plate motor - open

5-7 Duct plate motor: to HP

5-8 Duct fan motor

5-9 Blower fan motor

5-10 Master feed motor-Forward

5-11 Master feed motor Backward

5-12 VHD signal

5-13 Cutter motor - forward

5-14 Cutter motor - reverse

5-15 Master re-setting

5-16 Master push Mylar - push

5-17 Master push Mylar - free

5-18 T/H driving motor - up

5-19 T/H driving motor - down

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5-20 Master eject motor

5-21 Pressure plate motor:limit

5-22 Pressure plate motor:to HP

5-23 Main motor: 15 rpm

5-24 Main motor: 30 rpm

5-25 Main motor: 45 rpm

5-26 Main motor: 60 rpm

5-27 Main motor: 75 rpm

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5-28 Main motor: 90 rpm

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5-29 Main motor: 105 rpm

5-30 Main motor: 130 rpm

5-31 Main motor to HP

5-32 Main motor to Master clamp

5-33 Clamper motor: to open

5-34 Clamper motor: to close

5-35 Ink pump motor

5-36 Pressure release solenoids

5-37 Ink idling motor

5-38 Ink idling roller: down

5-39 Ink idling roller: up

5-40 Table motor - down

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5-41 Table motor - up

5-42 Paper feed motor: 15 rpm

5-43 Paper feed motor: 30 rpm

5-44 Paper feed motor: 45 rpm

5-45 Paper feed motor: 60 rpm

5-46 Paper feed motor: 75 rpm

5-47 Paper feed motor: 90 rpm

5-48 Paper feed motor: 105 rpm

5-49 Paper feed motor: 130 rpm

5-50 Registration motor: 15 rpm

5-51 Registration motor: 30 rpm

5-52 Registration motor: 40 rpm

5-53 Registration motor: 60 rpm

5-54 Registration motor: 75 rpm

5-55 Registration motor: 90 rpm

5-56 Registration motor: 105rpm

5-57 Registration motor: 130rpm

5-58 Air knife fan motors

5-59 Vacuum fan motor

5-60 Paper delivery motor - low

5-61 Paper delivery motor - middle

5-62 Paper delivery motor - high

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5-63 Paper counter

5-64 Master counter

5-65 Key counter signal

5-66 Key card signal

5-80 Printing pressure motor HP

5-81 Move to pressure 1

5-82 Move to pressure 2 (HP)

5-83 Move to pressure 3

Mode Tables
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5-84 Move to pressure 4

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5-85 Move to pressure 5

5-100 All indicators on the panel

5-101 Drum Home Position LED

5-111 Auto OFF solenoid

5-120 ADF Feed Motor Forward

5-121 ADF Feed Motor Reverse

5-122 ADF Transfer Motor Forward

5-123 ADF Transfer Motor Reverse

5-124 ADF Feed Clutch

5-125 ADF Feed Solenoid

5-126 ADF Reverse Solenoid

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5-128 ADF FGATE ON

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Adjustment
6
Adjust the threshold and operation of the sensors.

Main-scan position -platen [-5.0 to 2.0 mm / 0.0 / 0.1mm]

6-1
Adjust the image position of the scanner to the main scanning direction.

Main-scan position - ADF [-5.0 to 5.0 mm / 0.0 / 0.1mm]

Adjust the image position of the ADF to the main scanning direction.
Main Scan Position - Platen, ADF
1. Make a copy in platen mode at 90 rpm (speed 3).

6-2 2. Measure the difference between the center of the main-scan on the original
and on the print.
3. Access SP6-01, input the gap value and press the Enter key. (If you input a

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positive value, the image moves towards the operation side.)
4. Repeat the procedure to make sure that there is no difference.
5. Make a copy in ADF mode and repeat the process using SP6-02.

Scan start position-platen [-2.0 to 5.0 mm / 1.0 / 0.1mm]

6-3
Adjust the scan start position of the scanner.

Scan start position - ADF [-5.0 to 5.0 mm / 0.0 / 0.1mm]

6-4
Adjust the scan start position of the ADF

1. Make copies of the test pattern printed during the previous adjustments
( previous page), in platen mode at 90 rpm (speed 3). Use the 10th print for
the adjustment.
2. The length of the 8 squares in the feed direction should be 130 mm.
3. If it is not, calculate the reproduction ratio using the following formula.{(130 -
Value) / 130} x 100 = ± X.X % (Round off to one decimal place) Example: If
the value is 133, {(130 - 133) / 130} x 100 = - 2.3 %
4. Access SP6-05, input the calculated ratio, and press the Enter key.
5. Check again to make sure that the ratio is correct.
6. Make copies of the test pattern in ADF mode and repeat the process using
SP6-06.

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Scanning speed - platen [-5.0 to 5.0 % / 0.5 / 0.1%]

6-5
Adjust the scanning speed of the scanner.

6-6 Scanning speed - ADF mode [-5.0 to 5.0 % / 0.0 / 0.1%]

Adjust the scanning speed of the ADF.

Scanning speed (platen/ADF)
1. Make copies of the test pattern printed during the previous adjustments
( previous page), in platen mode at 90 rpm (speed 3). Use the 10th print for
the adjustment.
2. The length of the 8 squares in the feed direction should be 130 mm.
3. If it is not, calculate the reproduction ratio using the following formula.{(130 -
Value) / 130} x 100 = ± X.X % (Round off to one decimal place) Example: If
the value is 133, {(130 - 133) / 130} x 100 = - 2.3 %
4. Access SP6-05, input the calculated ratio, and press the Enter key.
5. Check again to make sure that the ratio is correct.
6. Make copies of the test pattern in ADF mode and repeat the process using
SP6-06.

Skew Correction - ADF [-5.0 to 5.0 mm / 0.0 / 0.1mm]

6-7
Adjust the skew correction of the ADF.

Scale shadow mask -platen [2.0 to 10.0 mm / 2.0 / 0.1mm]

6-8
Adjust the scale shadow mask of the scanner.

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Master writing speed [-5.0 to 5.0 % / -0.4 / 0.1%]

1. Input SP8-10 (Test patterns) and enter "6", then press the Start key.
2. Exit the SP mode, then print 10 copies at 90 rpm (speed 3). Use the 10th
print for the adjustment.
3. The length of the 8 squares in the feed direction should be 130 mm, as
6-10 shown above.
4. If it is not, calculate the reproduction ratio using the following formula.{(130 -
Value) / 130} x 100 = ± X.X % (Round off to one decimal place)
Example: If the value is 133, {(130 - 133) / 130} x 100 = - 2.3 %
5. Access SP6-10, input the calculated ratio, and press the Enter key.
6. Repeat the procedure to make sure that the ratio is correct.

Master writing length [-5.0 to 5.0 % / 0.0 / 0.1%]

6-11
Adjust the whiting length of the master making unit.

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
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Registration buckle 60 to
[0 to 100 / 18 / PLS]
105rpm

6-12 Adjust the flexible volume of the paper feed. The larger the number, the greater
the amount of deflection flexible volume.
ƒ ON: Detection of the ADF.
ƒ OFF: The ADF is considered always exist.(Used in the test)

Registration buckle 130rpm [0 to 100 / 1 / PLS]

Adjust the flexible volume of the paper feed. The larger the number, the greater
6-13 the amount of deflection flexible volume.

ƒ ON: Detection of the ADF.

ƒ OFF: Always be considered the maximum. (Used in the test)

6-14 Paper regist position 60rpm [-5.0 to 5.0mm / 1.0 / 0.5mm]

6-15 Paper regist position 75rpm [-5.0 to 5.0mm / 1.0 / 0.5mm]

6-16 Paper regist position 90rpm [-5.0 to 5.0mm / 1.0 / 0.5mm]

6-17 Paper regist position 105rpm [-5.0 to 5.0mm / 1.0 / 0.5mm]

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6-18 Paper regist position 130rpm [-5.0 to 5.0mm / 2.0 / 0.5mm]

Paper regist position adjusting of the use of adjusted values 60rpm

(Preliminary).
1. The space between the leading edge and the next line should be 8 mm.If
you have missed, access SP mode, and adjust within the range of ± 5.0mm
displacement minutes.
Example: If the value is 16mm, 16-8=8
2. Exit the SP mode. Reproduct and check the test patterns(SP8-10 "6"
cross") again

Assist pulse 130rpm [1 to 120PLS / 80 / PLS]

6-19 Adjust the number of the assist pulse.

When paper registration is not good, then adjust this.
The larger the number, the greater the amount of paper feed motor feed.

Standard white execution

6-20 Adjust the standard white execution.

Press the Enter key to start the adjustment.
Results after adjustment (success / failure) are displayed.

Standard white confirmation

6-21 Check the adjustment of the standard white execution.

Press the Enter key to start the check.
Results after adjustment (success / failure) are displayed.

Standard white adjusted value [-128 to 127PLS / 0 / -]

6-22 Display/Change the standard white adjusted value.

Display the adjustment results to the range of failure (-512 to 511).

6-23 Master making density-Pencil

6-24 Master making density-Tint

[0 to 2 / 1 / -]
6-25 Master making density-Photo

6-26 Master making density-LtrPht

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6-27 Master making density-Letter

6-28 MTF filter - Letter:M [0 to 7 / 1 / -]

6-29 MTF filter - Letter:S [0 to 7 / 1 / -]

6-30 MTF filter -Letter/Photo:M [0 to 7 / 4 / -]

6-31 MTF filter -Letter/Photo:S [0 to 7 / 4 / -]

6-32 MTF filter - Photo:M [0 to 7 / 1 / -]

6-33 MTF filter - Photo:S [0 to 7 / 1 / -]

Sharpens the image, but moiré can become more apparent.

Refer to the following table for the relationship between this SP mode value and

Mode Tables
Appendix:
filter strength (the relationship is not linear).

Program
Service
ƒ 0:*0
ƒ 1:*1/32
ƒ 2:*1/16
ƒ 3:* 1/8
ƒ 4:* 1/4
ƒ 5:* 1/2
ƒ 6:* 2
ƒ 7:* 4

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Ink detection adjustment

With no ink drum, the drum and adjust VR to adjust the display to be 6.7(6.7us).
When the drum has ink inside, the machine displays "----".
ƒ Before running this mode, please wipe off the ink around the ink roller.
ƒ Before attempting this procedure, wipe off the ink around the ink roller. To
do this, set
ƒ SP2-10 (ink detection) to OFF, and feed paper until ink ends.
ƒ After finishing the procedure, do not forget to return SP2-10 to the default
(ink detection on)

6-40

Access SP6-40, and open the door cover. Then turn VR1 on the ink detection
board until the display becomes "3.0 u" (3 us).

6-50 Master end sensor voltage [0.5 to 3.5 / 1.90 / V]

6-51 Master edge sensor voltage [1.5 to 3.5 / 2.80 / V]

6-52 Duct jam sensor voltage [0.5 to 3.5 / 2.00 / V]

6-53 2nd drum master sensor voltage [0.5 to 3.5 / 1.00 / V]

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Master returning value [0 to 200 / 100 / 0.1mm]

The auto adjustable master set mechanism automatically moves the leading
edge of the master to the correct position after the user installs a master roll.
6-60 This position can be adjusted with SP 6-60. This SP adjusts the amount that the

machine feeds the master after it detects the leading edge of the master.
Bigger number: increases feeding
Smaller number: decreases feeding

6-61 Master length - A3 drum [4200 to 6000 / 5400 / 0.1mm]

6-63 Master length - A4 drum [3000 to 6000 / 3400 / 0.1mm]

Master pushing value [0 to 100 / 50 / pulse]

Mode Tables
Appendix:
6-64 This adjusts the pressure between the master push Mylar and the drum.

Program
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Bigger number: increases the pressure
Smaller number: decreases the pressure

6-70 Trial pressure:low temp [1 to 5 / 2 / -]

6-71 60 rpm pressure:low temp [1 to 5 / 1 / -]

6-72 75 rpm pressure:low temp [1 to 5 / 3 / -]

6-73 90 rpm pressure:low temp [1 to 5 / 4 / -]

6-74 105rpm pressure:low temp [1 to 5 / 5 / -]

6-75 130rpm pressure:low temp [1 to 5 / 5 / -]

Adjust the pressure each print speed in low temperature (below 15 °C).

6-76 Trial pressure:normal temp [1 to 5 / 2 / -]

6-77 60rpm pressure:normal temp [1 to 5 / 1 / -]

6-78 75rpm pressure:normal temp [1 to 5 / 2 / -]

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6-79 90rpm pressure:normal temp [1 to 5 / 3 / -]

6-80 105rpm pressure:normal temp [1 to 5 / 4 / -]

6-81 130rpm pressure:normal temp [1 to 5 / 5 / -]

Adjust the pressure each print speed in normal temperature (15 to 28 °C).

6-82 Trial pressure:high temp [1 to 5 / 2 / -]

6-83 60 rpm pressure:high temp [1 to 5 / 1 / -]

6-84 75 rpm pressure:high temp [1 to 5 / 1 / -]

6-85 90 rpm pressure:high temp [1 to 5 / 2 / -]

6-86 105rpm pressure:high temp [1 to 5 / 3 / -]

6-87 130rpm pressure:high temp [1 to 5 / 5 / -]

Adjust the pressure each print speed in high temperature (over 28 °C).

6-90 Analog Gain Adjustment:RED [0 to 7 / 0 / -]

Analog Gain
6-91 [0 to 7 / 0 / -]
Adjustment:GREEN

6-92 Analog Gain Adjustment:BLUE [0 to 7 / 0 / -]

Display the SBU adjustment(AGC)result when turn on.

6-93 Digital Gain Adjustment:RE [0 to 1023 / 81 / -]

6-94 Digital Gain Adjustment:RO [0 to 1023 / 81 / -]

6-95 Digital Gain Adjustment:GE [0 to 1023 / 70 / -]

6-96 Digital Gain Adjustment:GO [0 to 1023 / 70 / -]

6-97 Digital Gain Adjustment:BE [0 to 1023 / 73 / -]

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6-98 Digital Gain Adjustment:BO [0 to 1023 / 73 / -]

Display the SBU adjustment(AGC)result when turn on.

6-100 Paper registration 15rpm

6-101 Paper registration 30rpm

6-102 Paper registration 45rpm

6-103 Paper registration 60rpm

[-40 to 40 / 0 / pulse]
6-104 Paper registration 75rpm

6-105 Paper registration 90rpm

6-106 Paper registration 105rpm

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
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6-107 Paper registration 130rpm

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Paper registration
1. Set SP2-34 (Printing pressure adjust) to a value of "30 rpm" (print from 30 rpm).
2. Set SP8-10 (Test patterns) to a value of "6", then press the Start key.
3. Access SP4-91 (Ink temperature), and check the ink temperature.
4. Make 6 copies at speed 5 (finishing with 130 rpm). Perform the adjustment below for
all 6 copies.
Trial print: 30 rpm -> 1st print: 45 rpm -> 2nd print: 60 rpm ->3rd print: 75 rpm
-> 4th print: 90 rpm -> 5th print: 105 rpm -> 6th print: 130 rpm
When the ink temperature is low (below 15 degrees) or high (28 degrees or above),
you can adjust the machine to make only 6 copies (change SP 8-23 to 'On'). Then,
the 2nd print will not be made, because it is the same speed as the first print.
Trial print: 30 rpm ->1st print: 45 rpm ->2nd print: 45 rpm ->3rd print: 60 rpm
->4th print: 75 rpm ->5th print: 90 rpm ->6th print: 105 rpm ->7th print: 130 rpm
5. The distance between the leading edge and first line should be 8mm, as shown
below.
6. If this distance is not 8 mm, access SP6-101 to 107 and then input a value to adjust
the distance (range: -40 to 40, step: 1) for each of 6 copy samples.
The higher the value, the narrower the distance between the leading edge and 1st
line becomes (and vice-versa). Also, each step corresponds to approximately
0.58mm. Input the value that will bring the distance to 8mm.
7. Perform the adjustment again for any of the samples that are still outside the 8mm
standard.
8. Return SP2-34 (Printing pressure adjust) to the value it was at before the
adjustment.

6-108 Paper Regist:skip:15rpm

6-109 Paper Regist:skip:30rpm

6-110 Paper Regist:skip:45rpm

6-111 Paper Regist:skip:60rpm

[-40 to 40 / 0 / mm]
6-112 Paper Regist:skip:75rpm

6-113 Paper Regist:skip:90rpm

6-114 Paper Regist:skip:105rpm

6-115 Paper Regist:skip:130rpm

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6-116 Paper middle bulge: 15rpm

6-117 Paper middle bulge: 30rpm

6-118 Paper middle bulge: 45rpm

6-119 Paper middle bulge: 60rpm

[-100 to 100 / 0 / mm]
6-120 Paper middle bulge: 75rpm

6-121 Paper middle bulge: 90rpm

6-122 Paper middle bulge: 105rpm

6-123 Paper middle bulge: 130rpm

Paper middle bulge

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
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Adjusts doubled [A] or blurred [B] images (e.g. bold lines, text) for each printing speed
(15, 30, 60,75, 90, 105, 130 rpm), by changing SP settings.
1. Set SP2-34 (Printing pressure adjust) to a value of "30 rpm" (print from 30rpm).
2. Set SP8-10 (Test patterns) to a value of "6", then press the Start key.
3. Access SP4-91 (Ink temperature), then check the ink temperature.
4. Make 6 copies at speed 5 (finishing with 130 rpm). Perform the adjustment below for
all 6 copies.
Trial print: 30 rpm -> 1st print: 45 rpm -> 2nd print: 60 rpm ->3rd print: 75 rpm
-> 4th print: 90 rpm -> 5th print: 105 rpm -> 6th print: 130 rpm
When the ink temperature is low (below 15 degrees) or high (28 degrees or above),
you can adjust the machine to make only 6 copies (change SP 8-23 to 'On'). Then,
the 2nd print will not be made, because it is the same speed as the first print.
Trial print: 30 rpm ->1st print: 45 rpm ->2nd print: 45 rpm ->3rd print: 60 rpm
->4th print: 75 rpm ->5th print: 90 rpm ->6th print: 105 rpm ->7th print: 130 rpm
5. Check the area from the leading edge to about 50 to 200 mm down for any doubled
or blurred images.
6. If any are present, access SP6-117 to 123 and then input a value to adjust the
doubled or blurred images (range: -100 to 100, step: 1) for each of 6 copies samples
To adjust the distance for 30 cpm, use SP 6-117.
To adjust the distance for 45 cpm, use SP 6-118.
To adjust the distance for 60 cpm, use SP 6-119.
To adjust the distance for 75 cpm, use SP 6-120.
To adjust the distance for 90 cpm, use SP 6-121.
7. Perform the adjustment again where necessary.
8. Return SP2-34 (Printing pressure adjust) to the value it was at before the
adjustment.

6-124 Paper front bulge: 15rpm

6-125 Paper front bulge: 30rpm

6-126 Paper front bulge: 45rpm

[-90 to 8 / 0 / mm]
6-127 Paper front bulge: 60rpm

6-128 Paper front bulge: 75rpm

6-129 Paper front bulge: 90rpm

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6-130 Paper front bulge: 105rpm

6-131 Paper front bulge: 130rpm

Paper front bulge

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
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1. Set SP2-34 (Printing pressure adjust) to a value of "30 rpm" (print from 30rpm).
2. Set SP8-10 (Test patterns) to a value of "6", then press the Start key.
3. Access SP4-91 (Ink temperature), then check the ink temperature.
4. Make 6 copies at speed 5 (finishing with 130 rpm). Perform the adjustment below for
all 6 copies.
Trial print: 30 rpm -> 1st print: 45 rpm -> 2nd print: 60 rpm ->3rd print: 75 rpm
-> 4th print: 90 rpm -> 5th print: 105 rpm -> 6th print: 130 rpm
When the ink temperature is low (below 15 degrees) or high (28 degrees or above),
you can adjust the machine to make only 6 copies (change SP 8-23 to 'On'). Then,
the 2nd print will not be made, because it is the same speed as the first print.
Trial print: 30 rpm ->1st print: 45 rpm ->2nd print: 45 rpm ->3rd print: 60 rpm
->4th print: 75 rpm ->5th print: 90 rpm ->6th print: 105 rpm ->7th print: 130 rpm
5. Check the area from the leading edge to about 30mm down for any doubled or
blurred images.
6. If any are present, access SP6-125 to 131 and then input a value to adjust the
doubled or blurred images (range: -90 to 8, step: 1) for each of 6 copies samples
To adjust the distance for 30 cpm, use SP 6-125.
To adjust the distance for 45 cpm, use SP 6-126.
To adjust the distance for 60 cpm, use SP 6-127.
To adjust the distance for 75 cpm, use SP 6-128.
To adjust the distance for 90 cpm, use SP 6-129.
To adjust the distance for 105 cpm, use SP 6-130.
To adjust the distance for 130 cpm, use SP 6-131.
Higher values ([C]): Blurred images improve, doubled images tend to be more
noticeable.
Lower values ([D]): Doubled images improve, blurred images tend to be more
noticeable.
7. Perform the adjustment again where necessary.
8. Return SP2-34 (Printing pressure adjust) to the value it was at before the
adjustment.

6-132 Paper Regist:A4drum:15

6-133 Paper Regist:A4drum:30

[-40 to 40 / 0 / pulse]
6-134 Paper Regist:A4drum:45

6-135 Paper Regist:A4drum:60

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6-136 Paper Regist:A4drum:75

6-137 Paper Regist:A4drum:90

6-138 Paper Regist:A4drum:105

6-139 Paper Regist:A4drum:130

6-140 Paper Regist:skip:A4:15

6-141 Paper Regist:skip:A4:30

6-142 Paper Regist:skip:A4:45

6-143 Paper Regist:skip:A4:60

[-40 to 40 / 0 / pulse]
6-144 Paper Regist:skip:A4:75

6-145 Paper Regist:skip:A4:90

Mode Tables
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6-146 Paper Regist:skip:A4:105

Program
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6-147 Paper Regist:skip:A4:130

6-148 Paper middle bulge:A4:15

6-149 Paper middle bulge:A4:30

6-150 Paper middle bulge:A4:45

6-151 Paper middle bulge:A4:60

[-100 to 100 / 0 / mm]
6-152 Paper middle bulge:A4:75

6-153 Paper middle bulge:A4:90

6-154 Paper middle bulge:A4:105

6-155 Paper middle bulge:A4:130

6-156 Paper front bulge:A4:15

6-157 Paper front bulge:A4:30

6-158 Paper front bulge:A4:45 [-90 to 8 / 0 / mm]

6-159 Paper front bulge:A4:60

6-160 Paper front bulge:A4:75

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6-161 Paper front bulge:A4:90

6-162 Paper front bulge:A4:105

6-163 Paper front bulge:A4:130

⇒ SP6-170: Displays the detection results of original length sensors 1 and 2.

6-170 APS Operation Check - ON/OFF

⇒ SP6-171-179: Displays the detection results of the width sensors.

6-171 Scan Size Detect Value (S1 R) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-172 Scan Size Detect Value (S1 G) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-173 Scan Size Detect Value (S1 B) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-174 Scan Size Detect Value (S2 R) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-175 Scan Size Detect Value (S2 G) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-176 Scan Size Detect Value (S2 B) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-177 Scan Size Detect Value (S3 R) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-178 Scan Size Detect Value (S3 G) 0 0~255 (digit)
6-179 Scan Size Detect Value (S3 B) 0 0~255 (digit)

⇒ SP6-180: Adjusts the timing for turning the lamp ON when detecting the size of the original
6-180 Lamp ON: Delay Time 40 0~200 (msec)

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7X SP Mode Tables

Memory clear
7
Date clear and Initialization performs.

Factory settings clear

7-1 Done just prior to shipment from the factory.

Disappear while pressing the o key and # key pressing.

Total counter clear

7-3
Clear the total print counter of prepress numbers and printing numbers.

Jam/Error data clear

Mode Tables
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Clears all of the transport number of misses.

Program
Service
7-4 Regist jam(A)
Resist remainig jam(A+B)
Curling jam(B)
Eject jam(C)

Protect Code Clear

7-11 Default setting 5-7 "Default setting protect" Default: OFF

Default setting 5-8 "Protect password" Default: OFF

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8X SP Mode Tables

System test
8
Program download test, Reproduction test pattern.

Download main firmware

8-1 Download the program from the SD card into the machine.

Start by pressing the "# "key.

8-2 Download DF firmware

Download the program from the SD card into the machine.

8-3 Report(LOG DATA/SC/JAM)

8-4 Report(BASIC SETTING

Report(ADJUSTMENT
8-5
VALUES)

Report(INPUT/OUTPUT
8-6
TESTS)

Test patterns [ 1 to 9 / 6 / 1]

Makes prints without using the scanner.

8-10 Access SP8-10 and select the number "6", then press the "Enter(#)" key.
Other numbers are as shown below, but do not use them except for number "6".
1: Grid, 2: Vertical, 3: Horizontal gray, 4: Vertical gray, 5: 16 grays,
6: Cross, 7: Diagonal grid, 8: 256 grays, 9: 64 grays

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Temporary security off [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

This function cancels "Security Mode" when the engineer repairs/inspects the
machine.
The technician must cancel security mode in order to take out the drum.
It is not necessary to cancel security mode in order to make prints; put an
original on the exposure glass and make a new master. But if the customer does
not want you to waste a master, and is not concerned about security for the
master on the drum, then you can cancel security mode and make prints with
the master that is on the drum.

8-18 When this SP8-18 is "ON", security mode is cancelled and the drum rotates to
the home position. You can pull the drum unit out of the machine. At this time,
the display on the operation panel is reversed (see the illustration below).
"Security Mode" is used to prevent others from accessing the master on the
drum and making prints of confidential documents.

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
Service
When you set "Security Mode":
ƒ You cannot press the "Proof" key or the "Start" key while the previous
master is on the drum.
ƒ You cannot pull out the drum unit when the machine is in standby mode.
ƒ Printing will not start until you set a new original and press the "Start" key.
ƒ You cannot clear "Security Mode" by turning off the main switch.

Free run - ADF [50 to 200 / 100 / 1%]

8-19
Free running the ADF.

Free run - scanner [50 to 200 / 100 / 1%]

8-20
Free running the scanner.

Paper feed at 15 rpm [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

Feeds paper at the lowest speed (15 rpm), and applies printing pressure.
1. Set a stack of paper on the paper feed table.
8-21 2. Access SP8-21 and press the OK key.
3. Exit the SP mode and enter the number of sheets that you want to feed.
4. Press the Start key.
5. To exit this mode, turn off the main switch.

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Free run-Paper feed(15rpm) [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

Drives the paper feed mechanism at the lowest speed (15 rpm) without paper.
1. Access SP8-22 and press the OK key.
8-22 2. Exit the SP mode and enter the number of times that you want to repeat the
paper feed cycle.
3. Press the Start key.
To exit this mode, turn off the main switch.

30->45->60 rpm print mode [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

This SP affects the operation of SP 6-100-107, SP 6-116-123, and SP

8-23 6-124-131, if the temperature is low (below 15 degrees) or high (28 degrees or

above).
SP 8-23 automatically goes back to 'Off' after you turn the main switch off/on.

8-30 All indicators on the panel

Perform all of the LED lights on the control panel.

All control panel lights up each time you press the Enter key.
Off when released.

LCD data download setting [ ON-OFF / OFF / -]

8-31

8-902 Download main firmware

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9X SP Mode Tables

Print controller
9
To set the printer controller.

[Normal-Hexdump-SDcard / Normal
9-1 Output Data Print
/ -]

In normal operation, an image that is sent from the computer is printed out. But
with this SP mode, the
image is changed to hex data and then output on paper or to an SD card.
There are three settings:
ƒ O: Normal (Default setting)
ƒ 1: Hex Dump
ƒ 2: SD card
Hex Dump

Mode Tables
Appendix:

Program
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The image is changed to hex data, and the hex data is printed out on paper.
This mode continues until main power is shut off.
In some cases, there will be a large quantity of data, and many masters will
be consumed to print out the hex dump. Be careful when you use this mode.
SD Card
The image is changed to hex data, and the hex data is transferred to an SD
card.
Procedure:
1. Turn off the main switch.
2. Put the SD card in the SD card slot.
3. Turn on the main switch.
4. Set SP 9-1 to "1: SD card" and get out from the SP mode.
5. Send the data from the computer
6. The 'data in' LED on the machine blinks during the data transfer, and the
LED turns off when the data transfer is finished (the transfer takes a few
seconds).
7. Set SP 9-1 to "0: Normal".
8. Turn off the main switch.
9. Remove the SD card from the machine.
Do not take out the SD card before you turn off the main switch and set the
SP Mode to "Normal".

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Service Summary Print

9-2
Print the summary service.

NIB Summary Print

9-3
Print the network information.

Firmware part number

9-4
Display the firmware numbers on the operation panel.

Firmware version
9-5
Display the firmware versions on the operation panel.

Clear Printer setting

9-30
Initialization the printer system settings.

Clear NIB NVRAM setting

9-31
Initialization the NIB NVRAM setting.

Load Program - system

9-40
Select and run programs that can be downloaded from the SD card.

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