C-304

SERVICE MANUAL
 CONTENTS
GENERAL, MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL

1. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-1
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-2
3. CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-3
4. DRIVE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-4
5. ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-5
6. PAPER PLATE DRIVE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-6
6-1. Paper Plate Lifting Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-6
6-2. Paper Top Level Correction Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-8
6-3. Elevator Motor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-8
6-4. Paper Supply Level Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-9
7. PAPER TAKE-UP AND FEEDING SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . .M-10
7-1. Paper Take-Up and Feeding Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . .M-10
7-2. Paper Separating Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-10
7-3. Double Feed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-11
7-4. Feed Interval Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-12
7-5. Paper Feed Motor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-12
7-6. Paper Empty Detecting Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-13
8. MISCELLANEOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-14
8-1. Tray Locking Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-14
8-2. Paper Dehumidifier Heaters (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-14
8-3. Sensor Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M-15

DIS / REASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT

1. DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
1-1. Removal of the Paper Take-Up Roll and
Paper Feed Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
1-2. Removal of the Paper Separator Roll Assy . . . . . . . . . .D-2
2. ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-3
Adjustment of Paper Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-3
3. MISCELLANEOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-5
Conversion of Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-5

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 CONTENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING

1. PAPER MISFEED DETECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-1

1-1. Misfeed Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-1
1-2. Misfeed Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-1
2. MALFUNCTION DETECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-3
2-1. Malfunction Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-3
2-2. Malfunction Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .T-4

APPENDED DIAGRAMS
◆ WIRING DIAGRAM / CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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 GENERAL,
MECHANICAL/
ELECTRICAL
 1 SPECIFICATIONS
Name : Large Capacity Tray C-304
Installation : Fixed to the copier using a dedicated Base with Slide Rails
Type of Paper : Plain paper, recycled paper
Size of Paper : A4 Crosswise, B5 Crosswise, Letter Crosswise
2
Weight of Paper : 60 to 90 g/m or 16 to 24 lbs.
Reference
Position of Feed : Center
Capacity : Inch Area : 3,400 sheets (when paper weighing 20 lbs is used)
2
Metric Area : 3,000 sheets (when paper weighing 80 g/m is used)
Power Supply : DC24V, 5V (supplied from the copier)
Power Consumption : 30 W or less
Dimensions : 287 mm or 11-1/4" (Width) × 446 mm or 17-1/2" (Depth)
× 500 mm or 19-3/4" (Height)
Weight : 14.2 kg or 31-1/4 lbs. (including mounting brackets)

Environmental Requirements: Same as the copier

M-1
 2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION

8 6

7
4431M001AA

10

11

13

12
4431M002AA

1. Front Cover 8. Support Base

2. Paper Plate Descent Switch (S1B) 9. Tray Unlocking Lever
3. Top Cover 10. Paper Transfer Port
4. Cassette Door 11. Tray Latches
5. Door Unlocking Lever 12. Rear Cover
6. Edge Guide 13. Relay Cord
7. Paper Plate

M-2
3 CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW

Paper Take-Up Roll

Paper Raised Position Sensor (PC1)

Paper Feed Roll Paper Empty Sensor (PC2)

Paper Plate

Paper Separator Roll

4431M003AA

M-3
4 DRIVE SYSTEM

Paper Feed Drive Section

Paper Plate Drive Section

4483M019AA

M-4
5 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT

PC4 PC3
PC2
M1
PC1

PWB-B (S1B)

M2

H1

PBW-A
R1

PC5

PC6
4483M020AB

Symbol Name Symbol Name

PWB-A Drive Control Board PC1 Paper Plate Raised Position Sensor
PWB-B Paper Plate Descent Switch Board PC2 Paper Empty Sensor
S1B Paper Plate Descent Switch PC3 Set Sensor
H1 Paper Dehumidifying Heater (Option) PC4 Paper Feed Sensor
M1 Elevator Motor PC5 Tray Door Sensor
M2 Paper Feed Motor PC6 Paper Plate Lowered Position Sensor
R1 Paper Supply Level Register

M-5
 6 PAPER PLATE DRIVE SECTION
6-1. Paper Plate Lifting Mechanism
• The Paper Plate is moved up/down by the Chains on both sides of the C-304 which are driven by the
Elevator Motor (M1).

◆ Paper Plate Ascent/Descent Timing

• Ascent: ➀ The Paper Tray Door is closed (when the Paper Raised Position Sensor (PC1) is
deenergized).
➁ PC1 is deenergized during a feed cycle (paper top level correction).

• Ascent stop: ➀ The Paper Tray Door is opened.

➁ PC1 is energized.
➂ The Paper Plate Descent Switch (S1B) is turned ON (note that the Paper Plate
descends after a stop).

• Descent: ➀ Paper Empty is detected.

(With the Stacker Door Closed.)
➁ S1B is turned ON.

• Descent stop: ➀ The Paper Tray Door is opened.

➁ The Paper Plate Lowered Position Sensor (PC6) is energized.
➂ S1B is turned ON.

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◆ Operation During Paper Plate Ascent/Descent Motion

• Ascent The Paper Plate ascent conditions are met.

Paper Raised Position Sensor ↓
Paper Feed Roll The Elevator Motor (M1) rotates forward.
S4 ↓
The Sprocket (S1) turns clockwise via the gears.
↓
The Shaft transmits the turn to the opposite
Sprocket (S4).
↓
The Chains (C1, C2) are driven.
S1 ↓
C1 The Paper Plate ascends.
↓
The Paper Take-Up Roll is lifted up by the Paper
C2
Plate.
↓
C1 The Paper Raised Position Sensor (PC1) is ener-
gized.
4449M0080A
↓
Elevator Motor The Elevator Motor (M1) stops the ascent.

• Descent The Paper Plate descent conditions are met.

S4 ↓
M1 rotates backward.
↓
The Sprocket (S1) turns counterclockwise via the
S1
gears.
C2 ↓
The Shaft transmits the turn to the opposite
C1 Sprocket (S4).
↓
The Chains (C1, C2) are driven.
↓
The Paper Plate descends.
↓
The Paper Plate Lowered Position Sensor (PC6)
is energized.
Paper Plate Lowered 4449M0090A
↓
Position Sensor
M1 stops the descent.

M-7
6-2. Paper Top Level Correction Mechanism
• As sheets of paper are taken up and fed in, the top level of the paper stack goes down. This weakens
the pressure being applied between the top sheet of paper and the Paper Take-Up Roll, causing a
misfeed.

The top level of the paper is therefore corrected as necessary to keep constant the pressure between
the paper and Paper Take-Up Roll, thereby ensuring positive paper take-up and feeding.

◆ Operation in Top Level Correction

As sheets of paper are taken up, the top level of
Paper Take-Up Roll the paper stack on the Paper Plate goes down.
Paper Raised ↓
Position Sensor Descent of the paper top level lowers the Actuator
of the Paper Raised Position Sensor, deenergizing
the Paper Raised Position Sensor (PC1) (the sen-
sor is unblocked).
↓
The Elevator Motor (M1) rotates forward.
Pivot Paper Plate ↓
The Chains turn clockwise via the Gears. The
Paper Plate ascends, causing the paper to lift up
Pivot Paper Raised Position Sensor
the Paper Take-Up Roll.
↓
The Actuator of the Paper Raised Position Sensor
is lifted, energizing PC1 (the Sensor is blocked).
↓
M1 stops rotating.
↓
End of Paper Top Level Correction
Elevator Motor

6-3. Elevator Motor Control

• The Elevator Motor (M1) is rotated forward (counterclockwise as viewed from the motor output shaft),
rotated backward, and stopped under the control of the signals from pins 42 and 43 of IC1A on PWB-
A as listed below:
HMOT Paper Plate IC1A-42 IC1A-43 PJ5A-1 PJ5A-3
Forward
Ascent High Low Approx. DC24V Approx. DC0V
rotation
Backward
Descent Low High Approx. DC0V Approx. DC24V
rotation
Stop − Low Low Approx. DC0V Approx. DC0V

M-8
6-4. Paper Supply Level Detection
• The copier shows the paper level on the Touch Panel according to the signals applied.
• The paper supply level of the LCT is detected by inputting to pin 9 of IC5A the signals generated from
the Paper Supply Level Resister (R1) mounted on the front frame next to the drive chain.

Paper Supply Level Register (R1)

4483M024AA

M-9
 7 PAPER TAKE-UP AND FEEDING SECTION
7-1. Paper Take-Up and Feeding Mechanism
• The Paper Take-Up Roll and Paper Feed Roll are driven by the Paper Feed Motor (M2) via the Timing
Belts (B1, B2) to take up the top sheet of the paper stack.

B1
Paper Feed Motor

Paper Feed Roll

Paper Separator Roll

B2 Paper Feed Sensor

Paper Take-Up Roll

4483M021AA

7-2. Paper Separating Mechanism

• When two or more sheets of paper are taken up by the Paper Take-Up Roll, the paper separating
mechanism prevents the 2nd and subsequent sheets of paper from being fed together with the first
one. This mechanism consists of the Paper Feed Roll, Paper Separator Roll and Torque Limiter.
• When only one sheet of paper is taken up, the rotational torque of the Paper Feed Roll is transmitted
to the Paper Separator Roll via the sheet of paper fed, but the rotational torque of the Paper Feed Roll
is greater than the static torque of the Paper Separator Roll (Torque Limiter). This causes the Paper
Separator Roll to be rotated by the Paper Feed Roll, thereby transporting the sheet of paper.
• When there are two or more sheets of paper taken up at the same time, the friction between the first
and 2nd sheets of paper is small. Hence, the static torque of the Torque Limiter keeps the Paper Sep-
arator Roll stationary, which stops the 2nd and subsequent sheets of paper from being fed in, causing
only the top sheet of paper to be fed.

<Single-Sheet Feed> <Multiple-Sheet Feed>

Paper Feed Roll Top sheet of paper Paper Feed Roll

Paper Separator Roll

Paper Paper
2nd and
Separator Roll
subsequent
sheets of paper

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7-3. Double Feed Control
• A sheet of paper fed together with a preceding sheet of paper in a paper feed cycle is not treated as a
misfeed but is used as the next sheet of paper to be fed (double feed function). This function reduces
the number of misfeeds that would otherwise be caused by double feeding.
• If a sheet of paper fed with a preceding sheet of paper is stopped while blocking Paper Feed Sensor
PC4 by the time the trailing edge of the preceding sheet of paper moves past Paper Leading Edge
Sensor PC2 (unblocked), it is detected as a double fed sheet of paper. When this is detected, double
feed control is carried out.
• Note that this function is not activated for a double fed sheet of paper that has reached Paper Leading
Edge Sensor (PC2) since it will be transported by the Rolls. Such a sheet of paper will be detected as
a misfeed or fed together with the preceding sheet of paper.
• Double feed control increases the feeding interval and therefore increases spacing between sheets of
paper, reducing copy productivity.

4483M023CA

Double Feed Control Timing Chart

19ms
Paper Feed Motor ON
(M2) OFF

Paper Feed Sensor H

(PC4) L

Paper Leading Edge H

Sensor (PC2) L
4483T06MCA

M-11
7-4. Feed Interval Control
• When the Paper Separating Roll cannot separate sheets of paper well and a 2nd sheet of paper has
passed the Paper Separating Roll (but it has not reached the Paper Feed Sensor (PC4)), starting the
2nd feed cycle will decrease the feeding interval and may result in a misfeed. To prevent this, the LCT
exercises the feed interval control as described below to keep the feed interval appropriate.
• If the elapsed time from when the Paper Feed Motor (M2) is energized to when PC4 is unblocked (the
Sensor output goes High) is 156 msec. (ordinary time) or less, M2 is deenergized. In an appropriate
period of time, M2 is re-energized to keep the feed interval constant.

Feed Interval Control Timing Chart

4483T05MCB

7-5. Paper Feed Motor Control

• A stepping motor is used as the Paper Feed Motor (M2). The rotation, stop and speed of the Motor
are controlled by the output signals from pins 1, 2, 17 and 4 of IC2A which are transmitted from the
Master PWB (PWB-A) of the copier via the Drive Board (PWB-A) of the LCT.
• The Motor is turned by changing the sequence of outputting the signals from pins 1, 2, 17 and 4 of
IC2A according to the clock frequency from steps 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 as listed below. Hence, the speed
can be changed according to the clock frequency.

IC2A Operation Sequence Clock Frequency

Output
Terminals Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Pin 1 L L H H

Pin 2 H L L H

Pin 17 H H L L

Pin 4 L H H L

Motor rotates

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7-6. Paper Empty Detecting Mechanism

Paper Empty Sensor (PC2)

Paper Raised Paper Feed Roll Paper
Position
Sensor (PC1)

Paper present: OFF Paper absent: ON

Paper Raised Position

Sensor (PC1)

Paper Take-Up Roll

Paper Empty Sensor (PC2)

Top level detected: ON Top level not detected: OFF

4431M016AA

◆ Paper Empty Detection Timing

• As sheets of paper are taken up, the Paper Plate is raised by the paper top level correction mecha-
nism. When the Paper Plate runs out of paper, the Actuator of the Paper Empty Sensor (PC2) drops
into the notch in the Paper Plate. This causes both the Paper Empty Sensor (PC2) and Paper Raised
Position Sensor (PC1) to be energized and a paper empty message to be displayed on the copier
panel.
• The paper empty message is also displayed on the copier panel when:
➀ The Paper Tray Door is opened;
➁ The Paper Plate Descent Switch is pressed in a feed-ready state; or
➂ The Tray is not attached to the copier.

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 8 MISCELLANEOUS
8-1. Tray Locking Mechanism
The Tray Unlocking Lever and Latches are connected by a wire. By holding down the Unlocking
Lever, the Latches are disengaged from the Locking Pins in the copier, unlocking the Tray from the
copier.

<Locked State> <Unlocked State>

Locking Pins in copier

Latch

Unlocking Lever
Set Sensor (PC3): Light blocked
Set Sensor (PC3): Light allowed

◆ Locked State Detection

• The Set Sensor (PC3) and its Actuator are provided near the Tray Latch to detect whether the Tray is
locked or unlocked from the copier. When the cassette is locked, the Sensor is blocked.

8-2. Paper Dehumidifier Heaters (Option)

• The Paper Dehumidifier Heaters are optionally provided to dehumidify paper loaded in the Tray.
• Each of the two Paper Dehumidifier Heaters is rated at DC24V 10W.

◆ Paper Dehumidifier Heater ON Timing

Paper Dehumidifier Switch ON
Power cord Plugged in Power Switch ON *During a copy cycle
H1 ON ON ON

M-14
8-3. Sensor Check
• The LCT allows the energization / deenergization of the sensors to be checked in the Tech. Rep.
Mode of the copier for use in troubleshooting, etc.

◆ Sensor Checking Procedure

1. Access the Tech. Rep. Mode Screen and select "I/O Check" mode.
2. Press the "Next" key to access the screen which includes the item of "LCT". (Refer to the
SWITCHES ON PWBs / TEST MODE Section of the copier manual.)
3. Refer to the following table and ensure the state of the Sensor to be checked.
4. Change the state of that Sensor with a finger, sheet of paper or the like.
5. The Sensor is normal if its state has changed. If its state remains unchanged, the Sensor itself or the
Board may be faulty.

- Corresponding Panel Display and Sensors -

Panel Display Symbol Sensor Sensor State
Paper Plate Raised Position Paper Plate raised position: 0
Raised Position PC1
Sensor Otherwise: 1
Paper Plate Lowered Position Paper Plate lowered position: 0
Lowered Position PC6
Sensor Otherwise: 1
Paper present: 0
Take-Up PC4 Paper Feed Sensor
Paper absent: 1
Door closed: 0
Door PC5 Tray Door Sensor
Door open: 1
ON: 0
Descent SW S1B Paper Plate Descent Switch
OFF: 1
LCT locked: 0
Set PC3 Set Sensor
Unlocked: 1
Empty: 0
Paper Empty PC2 Paper Empty Sensor
Otherwise: 1

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 DIS/REASSEMBLY,
ADJUSTMENT

Precautions for Disassembly, Reassembly and Adjustment

1. Before attempting to disassemble the LCT, always make sure that no power is being sup-
plied from the copier.
2. While power is being supplied to the LCT, do not attempt to remove/install the print jacks
from/to the PWBs or unplug/plug in the connectors.
3. If the LCT is run with its Covers removed, use care not to allow your clothing to be caught
in revolving parts.
4. The basic rule is do not run the LCT any time during dis/reassembly.
5. A toothed washer is used with the screw that secures the ground wire to ensure positive
conduction. Do not forget to include this washer at reassembly.
6. To reassemble the LCT, reverse the order of disassembly unless otherwise specified.
 1 DISASSEMBLY
1-1. Removal of the Paper Take-Up Roll and Paper Feed Roll

1. Loosen four screws, unplug the Connector, and remove

the Top Cover.

2. Remove two screws and the Paper Feed Roll Unit.

4483D023AA

3. Snap off one C-clip, remove the bushing, and the Paper
Feed Roll Assy.

4483D024AA

4. Remove one C-clip each from the Paper Feed Roll

Shaft and Paper Take-Up Roll Shaft.

4483D025AA

5. Slide off the bushings, the Paper Feed Roll and Paper
Take-Up Roll.

4483D026AA

D-1
1-2. Removal of the Paper Separator Roll Assy

1. Remove the two springs in the Paper Separator Roll

Unit.

2. Remove two screws and the Paper Separator Roll Unit.

3. Remove two E-rings and the Paper Separator Roll

Assy.

4483D027AA

D-2
 2 ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment of Paper Registration

1. Set the Copier into the Tech. Rep. mode by pressing the following keys in this order.
• With the Meter Count screen opened from Utility, press the following keys in this order.
Stop Key 0 0 Stop Key 0 1

2. Enter the Adjust Mode by pressing the following keys in this order.

Stop Key Start Key

3. Access the CD Registration Adjustment screen and the select the LCT by pressing the following
keys in the order.

1155P010CA 1155P011CA

1155P012CB

4. Press the Start Key.

5. Measure the white space from the edge of the copy.

Tolerance Range : 3 ± 2mm

b
a 4483U003AA

D-3
6. If the space is out of the tolerance range, use the 10-key pad to input the necessary value within the
range.
NOTE
• If you want to reduce the space (toward a), input a “– value” into the LCT column and input a “+
value” to increase the space (toward b).
• Pressing the ID key can change the “+” or “–” sign.

ID

4483D028AA

7. Make one more copy and check the image registration.

NOTE
• If the registration cannot be adjusted by the above procedure, slide the Large Capacity Tray away
from the copier, loosen two screws securing the Support Stand toward the front or rear of the
copier as necessary.

4431U012TA

D-4
 3 MISCELLANEOUS
Conversion of Paper Size
[A4 (Crosswise), B5 (Crosswise), Letter (Crosswise) Only]

1. Press the Paper Plate Descent Switch to lower the

Paper Plate to its lowermost position.

2. Turn OFF the Power Switch of the copier and unplug

the power cord of the copier from the outlet. Then,
press the Tray Unlocking Lever and slide the cassette
away from the copier.

3. Open the Tray Door, loosen four screws, unplug the

connector, and remove the Top Cover.

4. Remove the screws for the Front and Rear Edge

Guides.

5. Remove the Front and Rear Edge Guides.

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 6. Referring to the following table and illustration, fit the
Front and Rear Edge Guides into the top and bottom
slots corresponding to the paper size to be loaded.

Top
Paper Size Slot
A4 (Crosswise) Outer slots
B5 (Crosswise) Inner slots
Bottom
Letter (Crosswise) Center slots

7. Secure the Edge Guides with the two screws.

8. In the Tech. Rep. Mode of the copier, input the new
paper size.

For the paper size input procedure, see the copier's

Service Manual.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING

General Precautions
1. When servicing the LCT with its covers removed, use utmost care to prevent your hands,
clothing and tools from being caught in revolving parts.
2. Before attempting to replace parts and unplugging connectors, make sure that no power
is being supplied from the copier.
3. In whatever situations, terminals and PWB patterns other than connectors specified in
the text must not be shorted.
4. When creating a closed circuit and measuring a voltage across connector pins specified
in the text, be sure to use the green wire (GND).
5. Keep all disassembled parts in good order and keep tools under control so that none will
be lost or damaged.

Reading the Text

1. If a component on a PWB or any other functional unit including a motor is defective, the
text only instructs you to replace the whole PWB or functional unit and does not give
troubleshooting procedure applicable within the defective unit.
2. The text assumes that there are no breaks and shorts in the harnesses and all connec-
tors are plugged into the right positions.
3. The text basically provides for malfunctions that occur due to defective parts and does
not deal with faults caused by external noises, etc.
 1 PAPER MISFEED DETECTION
1-1. Misfeed Detection
• Any of the following paper misfeeds in the cassette can be detected and the corresponding misfeed
message displayed on the copier panel.
Check Item Detection Timing
Remaining paper misfeed Paper Feed Sensor PC4 is unblocked (H) when the
(Unremoved paper misfeed) Power Switch is turned ON or a malfunction is reset.
Paper take-up failure detection PC4 is not unblocked (H) even after the lapse of approx.
0.7 sec. after Paper Feed Motor M2 has been energized
for the third retry take-up sequence.
Paper take-up trailing edge detection PC4 is not blocked (L) even after the lapse of approx.
Tsec.* after PC4 is unblocked (H).
Leading edge detection by Vertical trans- PC10 is not blocked (L) even after the lapse of approx.
port Sensor 1 PC10 0.5 sec. after PC4 has been unblocked (H).

* Depends on the paper size (1.33 sec. for A3 lengthwise).

• To reset the misfeed, unlock the cassette.

1-2. Misfeed Troubleshooting Procedures

• The Tray has two main types of misfeeds detected, misfeeds which occur before the start of a copy
cycle, and misfeeds that occur after the start of a copy cycle. To remedy these misfeeds, use the fol-
lowing procedures.

1) Misfeed occurring before copy start

Step Check Item Result Remedy
Is there a sheet of paper being fed in the Remove the paper being fed.
1 Tray and is the Paper Feed Sensor (PC4) YES
unblocked?
Does the Actuator of PC4 operate prop- Check that PC4 is installed in the
erly? proper position and that the Actuator
2 NO
is free from deformation, foreign mat-
ter, etc.
Does PWB-A receive the output signal of YES Change PWB-A.
PC4 properly?
Check the wiring between PWB-A
* Is the voltage across PJ2A-2B and GND
3 and PC4. If normal, change PC4.
approx. DC0V? Also, when PC4 is NO
unblocked, does the voltage change to
approx. DC5V?

* If this misfeed is not remedied after PWB-A has been changed, check the copier.

T-1
2) Misfeed occurring after copy start
Step Check Item Result Remedy
1 Does the Paper Feed Motor (M2) rotate? NO Go to Step 9.
Does the paper used conform to the speci- Ask the user to use paper conform-
2 NO
fications? ing to the specifications.
Is the paper curled, wavy, damp, etc.? Change the paper.
3 YES Instruct the user in the right way to
keep paper.
Has the paper reached the Paper Feed Go to Step 6.
4 YES
Sensor (PC4)?
Is the Paper Take-Up Roll, Paper Feed Roll Clean or change the corresponding
5 or Paper Separator Roll dirty, deformed, YES Roll.
worn, etc.?
Is the paper path deformed, dirty, etc.? Clean, repair or change the Guides,
6 YES
etc.
Does the Actuator of PC4 operate prop- Check that PC4 is installed in the
erly? proper position and that the Actuator
7 NO
is free from deformation, foreign mat-
ter, etc.
Does PWB-A receive the output signal of YES Change PWB-A.
PC4 properly?
Check the wiring between PWB-A
* Is the voltage across PJ2A-2B and GND
8 and PC4. If normal, change PC4.
approx. DC0V? Also, when PC4 is NO
unblocked, does the voltage change to
approx. DC5V?
Is drive from M2 transmitted smoothly? Check the drive transmission section
9 NO from M2 (check for foreign matter,
deformation, damage, etc.).
Is wiring between PWB-A and M2 proper? YES Change PWB-A or M2.
10
NO Correct the wiring.

* If this misfeed is not remedied by the above procedure, check the Master PWB (PWB-A) in the copier.

T-2
 2 MALFUNCTION DETECTION
2-1. Malfunction Detection
• When a malfunction is detected in the tray at any of the timings described below, the copier disables
the control panel from selecting the paper in the tray and the Paper Plate from ascending/descending.
However, the corresponding malfunction code is not displayed and a copy cycle is not inhibited
(because paper can be fed from another port).
• The malfunction code of the tray is displayed on the "Machine Status" screen in the Tech. Rep. mode.
When this screen is being displayed, open and close the copier Front Door to reset the malfunction. (If
a malfunction reset is made with an ordinary screen being displayed, the malfunction of the tray can-
not be reset.)
Malfunction Code Detection Timing
(For upward motion)
• The Paper Raised Position Sensor (PC1) is not blocked (the Sensor
output does not go Low) 12 sec. after the Elevator Motor (M1) is
energized.
C09C0 • PC1 is not blocked (the Sensor output does not go Low) 3 sec. after
Elevator Ascent/ M1 is energized and the Paper Empty Sensor (PC2) is
Descent Fault
unblocked (PC2 output goes High).
(For downward motion)
• The Paper Plate Lowered Position Sensor (PC6) is not blocked (the
Sensor output does not go Low) 12 sec. after M1 is energized.

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2-2. Malfunction Troubleshooting Procedures
1) For upward motion
Step Check Item Result Remedy
After resetting the malfunction, does open- Go to Step 4.
1 ing/closing the Tray Door cause the Paper NO
Plate to ascend?
Does the Actuator of PC1 or PC2 operate Check that PC1 or PC2 is installed in
properly? the proper position and that the Actu-
2 NO
ator is free from deformation, foreign
matter, etc.
Does PWB-A receive the output signal of YES Change PWB-A.
PC1 properly?
Check the wiring between PWB-A
* When PC1 is unblocked, does the volt-
NO and PC1. If normal, change PC1.
age across PJ2A-8A and GND change
from approx. DC0V to approx. DC5V?
3
Does PWB-A receive the output signal of YES Change PWB-A.
PC2 properly?
Check the wiring between PWB-A
* When PC2 is unblocked, does the volt-
NO and PC2. If normal, change PC2.
age across PJ2A-8B and GND change
from approx. DC0V to approx. DC5V?
Is the drive transmission from M1 normal? Check the drive transmission section
4 NO from M1 (check for foreign matter,
deformation, damage, etc.).
Is the M1 drive voltage output from PWB- Check the wiring between PWB-A
YES
A? and M1. If normal, change M1.
* After resetting the malfunction, does
Change PWB-A.
5 opening/closing the Cassette Door
cause the voltage across PJ5A-1 and NO
GND to change from approx. DC0V to
approx. DC24V?

* If this malfunction is not remedied by the above procedure, check the Master PWB (PWB-A) in the
copier.

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2) For downward motion
Step Check Item Result Remedy
After resetting the malfunction, does Go to Step 4.
1 pressing the Paper Plate Descent Switch NO
cause the Paper Plate to descend?
Are the Paper Plate Lowered Position Sen- Check that PC6 is installed in the
sor (PC6) and the blocking plate fitted to proper position and that the blocking
2 NO
the chain in the proper positions to inter- plate is free from deformation, for-
act? eign matter, etc.
Does PWB-A receive the output signal of YES Change PWB-A.
PC6 properly?
Check the wiring between PWB-A
3 * When PC6 is unblocked, does the volt-
NO and PC6. If normal, change PC6.
age across PJ2A-5A and GND change
from approx. DC5V to approx. DC0V?
Is the drive transmission section from M1 Check the drive transmission section
4 normal? NO from M1 (check for foreign matter,
deformation, damage, etc.).
Is the M1 drive voltage output from PWB- Check the wiring between PWB-A
YES
A? and M1. If normal, change M1.
* After resetting the malfunction, does
Change PWB-A.
5 pressing the Paper Plate Descent Switch
cause the voltage across PJ5A-3 and NO
GND to change from approx. DC0V to
approx. DC24V?

* If this malfunction is not remedied by the above procedure, check the Master PWB (PWB-A) in the
copier.

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