Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
July 2001
Page 2
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1. DOCUMENTATIONS OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1. Printed manual Online help.............................................................................................. 7
1.1.2. File name conventions........................................................................................................ 7
1.2. SAFETY REGULATIONS.............................................................................................................. 8
1.2.1. Accident and Damage Prevention.......................................................................................8
1.3. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................... 11
2. MAIN MODULE.............................................................................................................................. 13
2.1. REVISION LEVELS.................................................................................................................. 13
2.2. CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................... 13
2.3. ERROR MESSAGES................................................................................................................ 14
2.3.1. Current Error Messages.................................................................................................... 14
2.3.2. Suppressing Error Messages............................................................................................ 14
2.4. OPERATOR PANEL MENU........................................................................................................ 15
2.4.1. Paper................................................................................................................................. 15
2.4.2. Image................................................................................................................................ 17
2.4.3. Printer................................................................................................................................ 21
2.5. NVRAM............................................................................................................................... 23
2.5.1. Reading / Writing NVRAM.................................................................................................23
2.5.2. Backup NVRAM................................................................................................................ 23
2.5.3. Restore NVRAM................................................................................................................ 23
2.6. PORT SIGNALS...................................................................................................................... 24
2.7. READING / CHANGING COUNTERS........................................................................................... 24
2.8. COUNTER DEFAULTS.............................................................................................................. 24
2.9. COLD START......................................................................................................................... 25
2.10. DE FIRMWARE VERSION....................................................................................................... 25
3. CHECK- AND TEST FUNCTIONS................................................................................................26
3.1. PAPER TRANSPORT................................................................................................................ 27
3.1.1. Revision Levels................................................................................................................. 27
3.1.2. Setting Parameters........................................................................................................... 27
3.1.3. Reading Parameters......................................................................................................... 28
3.1.4. Complex Functions........................................................................................................... 30
3.2. BASIC UNIT........................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.1. Revision Levels................................................................................................................. 31
3.2.2. Configuration of the Developer Station.............................................................................31
3.2.3. Aggregates........................................................................................................................ 32
3.2.4. Call Switches / Values....................................................................................................... 33
3.2.5. Complex Functions........................................................................................................... 39
3.2.6. Color Verification............................................................................................................... 44
3.2.7. TREK Board...................................................................................................................... 44
3.3. FUSER STATION / STACKER..................................................................................................... 45
3.3.1. Revision Levels................................................................................................................. 45
3.3.2. Reading Fuser / Stacker Signals.......................................................................................45
3.3.3. Set / Reset........................................................................................................................ 48
3.3.4. Reading Analogous Signals..............................................................................................49
3.3.5. Setting Analogous Values.................................................................................................. 50
3.3.6. Complex Functions........................................................................................................... 51
3.4. CONVEYOR............................................................................................................................ 56
3.4.1. Revision Levels................................................................................................................. 56
3.4.2. Loop Puller........................................................................................................................ 56
3.4.3. Vacuum............................................................................................................................. 57
3.4.4. Paper Width Adjustment................................................................................................... 58
3.4.5. Sensors............................................................................................................................. 59
1. Introduction
Welcome to
LPMW - Printer Maintenance for OPS Printers
LPMW is a diagnosis and maintenance program for OPS high performance printers.
With a revision level 3.00 or higher the program is a true 32 bit application and will run on
any PC with Windows95. It is furnished on CDROM exclusively by the software logistics
of Oc Printing Systems.
L P M W for Pagestream supports
general
Function extent:
RDC Functions:
Retrieve and display error statistics (frequency, chronology)
Read out revision levels and counters directly out of sub modules
and so on.
User interface:
Menu driven, handle with keyboard or mouse
Batch processing
GOAL:
Hint:
L P M <t> <l> M A N . D O C
l = language: E = English, D = German
t = type:
P = Pagestream/NDZ, M = PS88, F = PS158,
E = PS200/210, W = LPMW-Base programme
The documents are in the file format of Word for Windows (Office 97).
The printing system may only be operated by trained and authorized personnel.
Read the entire operating manual before beginning work on and with the printing system. If there
is anything in the manual that you do not understand, ask service personnel or someone with the
requisite knowledge in your company.
The printing system must not be operated by persons under influence or drugs or alcohol, or by
persons taking medication such as psychotropic drugs.
In cases of emergency (e.g. damage to the housing, power cable or operating controls, ingress
of fluids or foreign bodies) switch the device off immediately (for the position of the main power
switch, see figure: Operating the printing system, overview on page 23) and inform the
appropriate service point.
Any unauthorized removal of safety covers, manipulated of safety switches such as those
monitoring that the safety covers are closed and improper handling (i.e. work not intended to
be carried out by operators) is strictly prohibited. Such action can cause accidents and may in
addition damage the printing system.
Correct handling (i.e. handling that complies with the intended purpose of the printing system) is
guaranteed only when the outer paneling is fully mounted. Only if paneling is affixed correctly in
position are you assured protection against:
- Electrical shocks
- Injury due to mechanical parts, e.g. cuts, crushing
- The spread of fire
- Inadequate cooling of the printing system
Observe all warning and information signs both on and inside the printing system
The fusing station reaches very high temperatures during print operation. Before you do any
work on or around the fusing station, always let the station cool down for the specified length of
time. Always wear heat-proof safety gloves.
With any drive mechanism, unprotected hair and loosely hanging items of clothing, such as ties,
belt ends, necklaces, bracelets and rings, can cause accidents if caught in the mechanism.
Improper handling of the printing system - in the paper transport areas, for example can cause
injury. Tie back hair and remove ties and jewelry.
Make sure that no objects (jewelry chains, paper clips, coins, etc.) or liquids get into the interior
of the device, since this may result electric shocks or short circuits. Also do not place containers
with fluid (such as drink bottles, glasses, cups or vases) on top of or in the immediate vicinity of
the printing system.
Should the printing system emit any unusual or noticeable noises or smells, power down the
printing system and contact your service engineer.
Observe the instructions for cleaning the printing system. The vacuum cleaner must be an
industrial cleaner with grounded suction tube. For vacuuming large quantities of toner spill (e.g.
one bottle), the cleaner must be explosion-proof. Otherwise, there can be a high buildup of static
charge when vacuuming toner spill. Always use recommended cleaning agents and materials.
Do not obstruct the cooling ducts, since this may result in overheating or combustion while the
device is in operation.
The operating and service clearance areas may not be obstructed in any way.
Keep all doors, flaps and covers closed while the printing system is in operation. this ensures
that optimum levels are maintained for radio interference suppression and operating noise.
Toner
Developer
Fine filter
Fusing oil
Make sure there is an adequate supply of fresh air and cooling air to the room in which the
printing system is located
Never look directly down a glass fiber cable or cable connection. The laser beams in fiber
optic devices can damage your eyes.
The printing system must have a dedicated electrical connection or type B plug connection
(complying with VDE directives, EN60950).
Do not route the lines and cables in such a way that they can be trodden on or tripped over.
All printing system accessories and options must comply with statutory regulations and
directives for safety, radio interference suppression, telecommunications terminal device, as well
as with the specifications published by Oce Printing Systems GmbH. The installation of other
accessories may constitute a violation of these requirements and directives, and may in addition
damage the printing system. Please consult service personnel for details on which accessories
and options are permitted for the printing system.
With the exception of beam waveguide connections, all data, signalling, process and control
lines and holding wires linking the printing system with other devices must be properly grounded.
Data transmission lines should neither be connected up nor disconnected during electrical
storms.
1.2.1.4. Transport
-
The printing system may only be transported by service personnel or authorized transport
companies.
When the printing system is standing or being moved on its own rollers, all doors must be closed
firmly and secured to prevent unintentional opening. Otherwise the printing system could be
damaged. A printing system designed for printing in two colours can overbalance if the center
rear door holding the toner supply canisters opens while the printing system is being moved on
its rollers.
1.2.1.5. Repairs
-
Repairs to the device must only be carried out by service personnel. Access to locked areas and
areas which can be opened with special tools is reserved for service personnel. Opening the
device without authorization and improperly effected repairs may put operating personnel at
considerable risk.
1.2.1.6. Fire
-
Fire can cause gaseous emissions and toxic arsenic gas to develop on the photoconductor drum
(as is the case with many types of office equipment). There is a particular danger of this
happening if a large stock of photoconductor drums is kept. For this reason, firefighters must
wear special protective suits and use breathing apparatus.
1.2.1.7. Disposal
Oce operates a system by which used parts and consumables can be returned for environmentally
sound disposal.
-
Collect all parts and consumables that are to be returned for disposal. these will be picked up by
service personnel or by a commissioned shipping company. Oce Printing Systems GmbH or a
contracted disposal company the recycles the parts or consumables or disposes of the
appropriately.
Should there be flaking of the photosensitive coating on the drum, carefully collect the
flakes or fragments of coating.
Store the photoconductor drum and any flakes of coating in the original drum packaging.
Keep the original carton with the photoconductor drum and flakes of coating for collection by
service personnel or contracted shipping company.
For further information see the Safety Information for Oce Printing Systems.
No. U27874-J-Z246-1
AT T E N T I O N
Actuation of many functions in the printer, for example various drives, direct access to the
printer controller, sometimes inactivating internal control mechanisms. The application of
this program and the consequences (personal or property damage) are in the responsibility
of the user. Adequate safety measures, e.g. barriers or visual control, are required.
Important: During operation via modem activated test functions might continue running after
the connection breaks down.
Printer ED1
This is the main menu of the printer specific program part for the printer ED1. From here you can
select all controller- and test functions.
Attention:
Depending on the selected printer and its configuration there are grey-coloured menus,
which are not available in the program. Within the help, however, these menus are always
available.
2. Main Module
2.1. Revision Levels
Here, the revision levels of all boards of an individual sub-module is read out.
2.2. Configuration
At this position the information about the configuration bytes of the printer may be read out from the
NV-RAM or it may be changed. Each modification of these values requires a turning off / on the
printer. The byte marked by the menu bar is decoded in single bits. The description of the individual
bits is automatically given when a certain bit is selected by the return key.
Configuration Byte 1
This byte informs the controller, which options the printer features. '1' is displayed when the
respective option is installed. The control and the error monitoring for the option are activated in this
case. In case of a cold start (with empty NV-RAM), this byte is set automatically to 00h.
Configuration Byte 2
This byte serves to define the character generator type of the printer. In case of a cold start (with
empty NV-RAM), this byte is set automatically to 00h.
Configuration Byte 3
This byte informs the controller about the options of the fuser station. '1' is displayed when the
corresponding option is installed. The control and the error monitoring for the option are activated in
this case. In case of a cold start (with empty NV-RAM), this byte is set to 00h automatically.
Configuration Byte 4
This byte informs the controller which printer type is concerned. In case of a cold start (with empty
NV-RAM), this byte is initialised at 02h (ED1) automatically.
Configuration Byte 5
This byte informs the controller, which controller options are installed. In case of a cold start (with
empty NV-RAM), this byte is initialised at 00h automatically.
- Button.
Suppressing an error message is done by the cursor keys and the Space-bar. The Del-key unlocks
all suppressed error messages. The Trouble Shooting Guide to an individual error code is called by
the Enter-key.
The Trouble Shooting Guide is closed by the menu File Quit or the
- Button.
However, even if an error message is suppressed nevertheless it will be written into the errorlog-file.
The total of all suppressed error messages is displayed in the menu head line. All error messages
are unlocked after turning off and on the printer.
Attention!
Suppressing some error messages at the printer may cause unpredictable results or
damages of the printer. Using a printer with suppressed error messages is allowed only a
maintenance technical expert.
one-web
6,49 - 18,25
164,9 - 463,6
1558 - 4380
1948 - 5475
3896 - 10950
two-webs
6,49 - 9,5
164,9 - 241,3
1558 - 2280
1948 - 2850
3896 - 5700
The paper width defined in the operator panel is compared with the current, automatically measured
paper width
- after power-on the printing system ( if paper is inserted)
- after inserting paper
- after entering the changed paper width
2.4.1.6. Calibrator
Here, the calibrator adjustment in the menu is pre-selected. If selected
ON: Status message 11.00 CALIBRATOR UNLOCKED is displayed,
OFF: Warning W.0B CALIBRATOR UNLOCKED is displayed.
2.4.1.9. Decurler
As a result of the thermal-mechanical load of the paper during the run through the fuser station, the
paper may become "curled" more or less, depending on the used paper. The decurler smoothes the
paper by curling it in the opposite paper path direction. The grade of this decurling effect can be
adjusted in five levels: 2 (weak) .. 6 (strong), 0 = off. The adjustment 1 is not available.
The grade of decurling that should be selected depends on how strong the paper that leaves the
stacker is curled. The adjustment must be made by in such a way that the curling is nearly "ironedout" and that the paper does not begin to become curled in the other direction. In any case, it must
be tried which selection gives the best results.
NOTE: The adjustment on the operator panel may differ from the physical adjustment.
2.4.2. Image
2.4.2.1. Horizontal Shift
Here, you may enter the horizontal print image shift depending on the selected operation mode in
the previously selected measuring unit.
Boot-Mode
I
P
E+C
PCL
inches
from - to
-2.0 +2.0
0.0 +0.17
-2.0 +2.0
-5.0 +5.0
mm
from - to
-50.8 +50.8
0.0 +4.2
-50.8 +50.8
-127 +127
Inches
from - to
-2.0 +2.0
-0.17 +0.17
-0.17 +0.17
-5.0 +5.0
mm
from - to
-50.8 +50.8
-4.2 +4.2
-4.2 +4.2
-127 +127
inches
from - to
-2.0 +2.0
0.0 +0.17
-2.0 +2.0
-5.0 +5.0
mm
from - to
-50.8 +50.8
0.0 +4.2
-50.8 +50.8
-127 +127
Inches
from - to
-2.0 +2.0
-0.17 +0.17
-0.17 +0.17
-5.0 +5.0
mm
from - to
-50.8 +50.8
-4.2 +4.2
-4.2 +4.2
-127 +127
2.4.2.5. Contrast
Here, you can select the toner density of the printout: ECONOMY, LIGHT, NORMAL, DARK. With
color only the adjustment NORMAL is possible.
P,E+C
-0,5 ... +0,5
-12,7 ... +12,7
-120 ... +120
-
I
-0,5 ... +0,5
-12,7 ... +12,7
-120 ... +120
-150 ... +150
-300 ... +300
- 0
- 90
- 180
- 270
Print direction in
E+C-Mode:
- 0
- 90
- 180
- 270
- 90 toggle
- 180 toggle
- software rotated
0
0
0
to
to
to
+2,0
+50,8
+480
0
0
0
to
to
to
+2,0
+50,8
+480
2.4.2.13. Unit
Here, the measuring units mm, inch or pels for the printout shift is selected.
2.4.3. Printer
2.4.3.1. Configuration
Stacker Height
Enter the maximum permitted height of the output stack:
- 105 mm
- 165 mm
- 225 mm
- 285 mm
- 345 mm
When there is a decurler installed on the stacker, the maximum stack height is 225 mm.
Auto Eject
Turn the automatic paper eject function on or off.
Error Recovery
Distance between stacker upper part and the end of the postprint processing device.
2.5. NVRAM
The NV-RAM is a not volatile memory in the printer. There, the most important data are stored, for
example the serial number, the configuration bytes, the pages counters and various printer
adjustments. The contents are kept even after turning off the printer.
With the following sub-menus, you can read or write NVRAM contents. Moreover you can store
complete NVRAM contents as files to your PC, or transfer it into the printer memory.
3.1.2.2. CORTIME
This parameter sets the monitoring time of the transfer corotron movement in steps of 50 ms.
3.1.2.3. LOCHNO
Monitoring of the paper path: the parameter determines the monitoring threshold for the motion
sensor in steps of 1/6 inch (default value: 0Fh = 15 corresponds 2.5 inches, i.e. 5 hole distances).
3.1.2.4. EMITVLOCH
Threshold for the evaluation of the monitor sensor voltage in 256 steps from 2.0 to 4.0V linear
(default value: 99h = 153 corresponds to 3.0 V).
3.1.3.3. Calibrator
When the paper is fed into the printer it passes through a calibrator gap which is designed, above all
to prevent a multiple paper feed, in order to protect the PCD from mechanic destruction. When the
calibrator level is switched from on to off, the calibrator gap is widened, and thus allows the use of
special paper types. The micro-switch S49 (closing contact 1-3) sends the calibrator switch position
to sub-module 1. The error display 11.00 CALIBRATOR UNLOCKED depends on the operator panel
adjustment.
Adjustment in menu
Adjustment at switch
Calibrator on
Calibrator off
Calibrator on
no display
no display
Calibrator off 11.00 CALIBRATOR UNLOCKED
W.0B CALIBRATOR UNLOCKED
3.1.3.5. EMITVLT
The sensor monitors whether the tractor pins transport the paper. EMITVLT shows the value of the
motion sensor voltage in linear steps from 0.0 V to 5.0 V. The test result is only sensible when no
paper is inside the printer and the flaps are closed.
3.1.3.6. CORTIME
The monitoring time of the transfer corotron movement is read out.
3.1.3.7. LOCHNO
Monitoring of the paper path: the parameter determines the monitoring threshold for the motion
sensor in steps of 1/6 inch (default value: 0Fh = 15 corresponds to 2.5 inches, i.e. 5 hole distances.)
3.1.3.8. Emitvloch
Threshold for the evaluation of the motion sensor voltage in linear steps from 2.5 to 4.8 V (default
value: 99h = 153 corresponds to 3.0 Volt).
3.1.4.5. Swivel
On-Off Evaluation
The swivel flaps are moved to a search run between two limits (sensors). The number of full steps to
the motor is counted. The test result is the number of these steps.
Filling Station:
Toner Type:
(Counter:
3.2.3. Aggregates
ATTENTION !!!
The following test commands allow to switch on/off the various basic unit drives. Neither errors nor
time limits are monitored, i.e. the test person must care that no damage is done to persons or the
device. The move commands for the corotron slide motors which are switched off automatically via
hardware make an exception. All switched on devices are marked with a '*'.
NOTE: You can't leave the menu 'Basic Unit: Aggregates' if any device is switched on.
Exhauster motor
Toner box valve(s)*
Vibrator(s)*
Toner feed*
Developer station motor
Green light
Red light
Drum
Charge corotron print position
Charge corotron change position
Discharge corotron print position
Discharge corotron change position
Bias voltage
Charge voltage
Discharge voltage
Transfer voltage
moving the metal bow manually and observing the red LED when doing so. This LED only becomes
visible through a mirror at a metal part behind the sensor. The sensor signal can be adjusted by a
potentiometer besides the red LED.
Tonermark
Background - Dot Pattern - Filled Area
Measure input only for experts for electro-photography, not useful for standard maintenance.
Transfer Voltage
After command SWON sub-module 2 switches on all units required for printing. After approx. 5 sec.
HV monitoring is activated. If a line breakage or a defective plug occur, error message TRANSOV is
set. If a short circuit occurs in the line, error message TRANSUV is set.
PRINT
vertical
actuated
CHANGEDEV = 0V
0V
SERVICE
horizontal
not actuated
CHANGEDEV = 5V
0V
Two positions can be set with the alteration switch in the vacuum system:
PRINT => normal position during printing
SERVICE => air flap position for suction of developer mixture
The switch is on the reverse side of the device above the cyclone filter. The micro-switch S 20
(closing contact 1-3) forms the signal VALVEOPEN-L, which is evaluated by sub-module 2.
Switch position
PRINT:
Switch S 20
not actuated
Signal VALVEOPEN-L = 5 V
SERVICE:
actuated
=0V
Drum Charge
During preparation (PCD stands still) the voltage on the analogous port of the processor of submodule 2 is measured by the TREK probe via TREK PCB. The measurement is at 0 .. +10 mV. After
5 seconds a second measurement is carried out. The error message 9B.00 CHARGE REGULATION
ERROR is issued if these measurements differ a lot. This function offers the PCD charge / 1000 in a
range from 0 to 1.2 volts.
Drum Temperature
Designed for measuring the drum temperature. There are no exact instruction values. Expected
values:
70H if printer is cold
90H if printer is warm.
Red Light
This function offers the measuring value for the current of the red LED-bar in a range from 0 to 5
volts. In case the red light sensor has not enough light intensity, a too low analogous voltage value is
measured by the REDLIGHT-H signal on the analogous port of processor PCB BUM**. The voltage
value is 1.2 - 1.3 V. The preparation is terminated in case a calibration error is noticed during
preparation. Error message: 97.00 RED LIGHT LED NOT SHINING
Green Light
This function offers the measuring value for the current of the green LED-bar in a range from 0 to 5
volts. In case the green light sensor has not enough light intensity, a too low analogous voltage value
is measured by the GREENLIGHT-H signal on the analogous port of the processor PCB BUM**. The
voltage value is 0.65 - 0.75 V. The preparation is terminated in case a calibration error is noticed
during preparation. Error message: 97.01 GREEN LIGHT LED NOT SHINING.
Pressure
The voltage of the differential pressure sensor (fine filter monitoring) is in a range of 0 to 12 volts.
The PCB BUM** reports a 63.00 PRESSURE ERROR in case the vacuum is beyond the permitted
range.
PLL Control Voltage
Measurement exit for development department / check field informative; irrelevant for printer
maintenance.
Sensor Display
DOORCLOSED-L:
VALVEOPEN-L:
Thermal Switch
TONER FEED BLOWER: Turns off in case of over-temperature.
Sense Signals
TONERCYC-L
The signal indicates whether a Toner Recycling Unit is installed.
39h :
39h :
40h :
50h :
01h :
filter ok
filter replacement warning
filter replacement error
vacuum error (max.)
vacuum error (min.)
3.2.5.12. LTM-Control
In this menu item the toner control is displayed.
Requirements
Hardware: BU D1008
Firmware: BU FW 6.016 or higher
Source
For data input you can select either the printer itself or a protocol. A protocol is a file containing data
of a previous regulation. When protocol is selected a file input window is opened. The filenames
have the extension 'LTM'. We recommend to use the same extension when you create further
measurements.
Web
If using 2 webs, you can select either web A or web B. In the other case there is only web B.
Left Diagram
When the LTM control is active a diagram is created by up to 24 toner mark signals. The offset value
is taken into consideration.
Right Diagram
In this diagram the control threshold RS and the last measured actual value LTM-Diff are displayed.
the x-axis is the time axis, the y-axis corresponds to the binary values 00h ... FFh (decimal 0 .. 255).
Lower Diagram
In this diagram you can see two digital signals: the red line corresponds to the READY- / NOT
READY state (high signal = READY) of the printer, the yellow one indicates toner feed cycles.
Signals in Diagram
RS+DK
= control threshold + cold start delta
DE
= actual value TM-Diff
RS
= control threshold (nominal data)
OFFSET
= offset of TM-Sensor
LTM
= (large) toner mark
TF
= toner feed cycle
READY
= printer state READY / NOT READY
The procedure has to be performed for 2 Adjustment points (180V and 250V).
3.3.2.3. Stacker
STACKERFULL-P, STACKEREND-P, STACKERLOW-P
These 3 sensors (micro-switches) give a code for stacker positions STACKERFULL, STACKERLOW
and STACKEREND. STACKERFULL is a status message displayed if during Print or Eject the
stacker height adjusted on the operator panel is reached or if the Stacker Full Position (= max.
stacker height) is reached. The stacker positions between Stacker Low and Stacker Full are detected
by the Stacker-Pos-Sensor. The printer will be stopped properly aligned and the stacker
automatically moves to the top Stacker End Position. You can only restart after pressing the
STACKER DOWN key.
RIGHTP-N, LEFTP-N
The right-(left-)paddle-sensor (1 Hall switch and 4 magnets) sends alternating pulses as long as the
right paddle shaft rotates. The paper stack gets so high during printing that the paddle shaft is
blocked. The upper part of the stacker rises in small steps until the paddle shaft is able to rotate
again. The error 7D.00 RIGHT PADDLE SENSOR DEFECTIVE is issued if the right paddle sensor
sends no RIGHTPAD-pulses; the signal can always be high or low; after xx-times calling the rise
cycle (upper part of stacker).
RIGHT(LEFT)PAD L-H
RIGHT(LEFT)PAD L-L
FOLD-N, FOLD2-N
These signals are transmitted by 2 sensors (reflexion light barrier) indicating the paper fold direction
of the paper running into the stacker. If no paper is in the light barrier, the signals are set to LOW. An
error is set and the printer is stopped with correct forms position in case pulses of the light barrier
are missing.
OILEMPTY-P
This signal is transmitted by a sensor (optical-electronic sensor) to sub-module 3, and indicates an
empty fuser oil container. The operator is informed to insert a new fuser oil container. After paper
end you cannot restart unless a new container is inserted.
3.3.2.5. Cooling
COOLINGSADDLE-N
This signal is generated by the Hall-Sensor X42W, which is activated by swivelling on the cooling
saddle. The switch position is registered in the signal processor SPUAL and transmitted to the main
module.
3.3.2.7. Tempguard
PRETEMPGUARD/H-H; PRETEMPGUARD/W-H and TEMPGUARD-H
The over-temperature switches (bimetal switch) of the heating saddle, the preheat saddle or the
fuser roller are actuated in case of over-temperature (>160C at the heating and preheat saddle, >
260C at the fuser roller); this way the main contactor K10 is cut off. The 5V power supply remains
switched on.
Measuring Routine
The position of the on and off sensors is determined by the counted step motor clocks.
Half-automatic test procedure:
1. The swivel motor is turned off automatically.
2. Swivel off the heating saddle by hand from stud and swivel it back
3. Press ESC-key; the measuring routine is started; wait until the measuring is finished
4. The number of counted steps is displayed.
If the number of counted steps is not within the threshold, undo the screw "J" (Tx20) and shift the
board support H1 (see Adjustment below); tight the screw and repeat the measuring run.
Nominal Values:
Given in menu.
Adjustment:
If the number of steps is greater, shift the support to the right. If the number of steps is too small,
shift the board support to the left.
- the position signal of the paper edge sensor as voltage between 2.5 .. 7.5 V
- the motor position of the paper edge controlling
- information about sensor adjustment and the corresponding shift value
3.4. Conveyor
3.4.1. Revision Levels
Here, the revision levels of the conveyor boards are read out.
3.4.2.2. Limits
Here, the several loop puller limits for the control of the speed of the fuser roller are displayed. The
upper position (HIGHPOS) is set to 00h during the preparation of the printer after reading out the
calibration offset. The maximum control range is LOWPOS to HIGHPOS.
Following values are displayed:
3.4.3. Vacuum
3.4.3.1. Calibration Parameters
For an optimum controlling of the vacuum a calibration search run of the vacuum valves is
necessary. For that purpose the main blower is switched on with covered paper webs (DIN-A4
duplex) und the vacuum valves are turned more than 360 degrees. The result is displayed for both
vacuum valves (REAR and FRONT).
3.4.5. Sensors
3.4.5.1. Clutch
Test for the clutch-sensors (Hall sensor between loop pullers). Possible results:
3.5.2.3. Temperature
This procedure transmits temperature values of the 3 sensors on the array. The reported parameters
give the sensor temperature at TEMPSENSE1-H, TEMPSENSE2-H and TEMPSENSE3-H. There is
a linear relation between the two limit values.
00H: corresponds to 10 C
FFH: corresponds to 60 C
3.5.3.5. Check
The measuring process serves to gather the brightness values of all LEDs of the character
generator. For this measurement, the following prerequisites have to be fulfilled:
1) The new functions are only implemented from a firmware level of the D736 equal or larger than
11. It has to be read out before calling the measuring process by way of the menu item "read
revision level".
2) The new functions are only performed for character generators without movable cover and with
measuring carriage (refer to configuration bytes).
3) Before starting the measuring process, the LED array has to be cleaned by using the SELFOC
cleaning unit.
This function starts all processes necessary for the gathering of the measuring value in the character
generator (e.g. complete initialisation of the character generator). The following analysis of the LED
array produces as result either 'test successful' or an explaining error message (severe errors or
functional disorders). The measuring process may last up to 3 minutes!
Measuring Results
Mean value of brightness in delivery condition (HS)
Current mean value of brightness (HA)
Resolution of character generator:
0 - 600 dpi
1 - 240 dpi
2 - 300 dpi
Number of LED arrays: 72 at 240 dpi, 84 at 300 dpi, 600 dpi
Number of LEDs which exceed the tolerance range of 25% by HA or which are saturated
Number of LEDs with total failure or in saturation range
Number of neighbouring LED pairs which differ by more than 25 % from the HA or are saturated
Severe Errors
If one of the status codes 21H to 24H occurs, the tested character generator has to be replaced. In
case of the error message 25H the correction value EPROM of the LED array has to be exchanged.
Status code
21H: Current mean value of the LED brightness HA differs by more than 25 % from the mean
value at delivery of the character generator HS.
22H: Too many LEDs exceed the tolerance range of 25% by HA or are saturated.
23H: Total failure of one or several LEDs resp. LED arrays or one or several LEDs are saturated.
24H: The brightness of one or several neighbouring LED pairs differs by more than 25 % from HA
or the LED pairs are saturated.
25H: The check sum of correction value EPROM is wrong.
Functional Disorders
These acknowledgements are codes of errors which have occurred due to functional errors during a
measuring process. After a reset of the character generator the printer is still serviceable. In this
case, the character generator has only to be replaced if bad printing quality is caused by the
character generator.
Code
Description
Possible cause
0BH:
ZG power supply (logic) is not switched on
0CH:
ZG power supply (logic) is not switched off
0DH:
ZG power supply (driver) is not switched on
0EH:
ZG power supply (driver) is not switched off
31H:
Hardware error of controller PC assy
32H-34H: carriage does not find garage
33H:
carriage does not leave garage
36H:
No LED on the first two LED arrays lights up
37H:
Sensor finds threshold value before or behind the first
40H:
3.5.3.6. Reset
All error messages in the character generator controller are reset, the measuring carriage is moved
form the active range of the character generator into garage position and the logic and driver
voltages are switched off.
After calling this function, the printer can also continue printing if the measuring process was
terminated with an error message. If the measuring carriage does not move any longer due to a
mechanical defect in the measuring carriage drive or due to a failure of a component on the PC assy
or the power supply, error 32H is set. In this case - after unsuccessful repetition of the command one of the following components has to be replaced in the sequence listed below:
1) PC assy.
2) power supply
3) LED array
WARNING: Wait up to 1 minute for the acknowledgement. If no acknowledgement is given due to
disturbances in the communication lines, the printer should be switched on and off again.
3.5.3.7. Reading Data
The number of LED failures per LED-Chip is read out.
3.5.3.8. Alignment
At the time function not supported by the firmware.
3.6.4. Temperature
This procedure transmits temperature values of the 3 sensors on the array.
The error messages 21H..24H are arranged in ascending priority. Only the error with the highest
priority is reported.
If one of the status codes 21H to 24H occurs, the technical expert has to start an alignment.
Functional Errors
These acknowledgements are codes of errors which have occurred due to functional errors during a
measuring process. In this case, the character generator has to be reset.
Code
0BH:
0CH:
0DH:
0EH:
31H:
32H,
34H:
33H:
41H:
42H:
43H:
74H:
75H:
76H:
86H:
87H:
88H:
90H:
Description
ZG power supply (logic) is not switched on
ZG power supply (logic) is not switched off
ZG power supply (driver) is not switched on
ZG power supply (driver) is not switched off
Hardware error of controller PC assy
Possible cause
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy
3.6.12. Alignment
The character generator is initialised and the alignment is started. Depending on the result of the
first measuring process new correction values are calculated, loaded into the character generator
and the measuring process is started again until all measuring values are inside 3% of the nominal
data or the maximum number of iterations was reached. Max. execution period: 30 min. The result is
reported by the cyclical STATUS command.
Messages:
00H: command executed
FDH: command not practicable, no measuring slide
Using the STATUS command the following codes may be reported:
00H:
01H:
21H:
22H:
23H:
24H:
26H:
27H:
The error messages 21H..24H are arranged in ascending priority. Only the error with the highest
priority is reported.
If one of the status codes 21H to 24H occurs, the technical expert has to start an alignment.
Functional Errors
These acknowledgements are codes of errors which have occurred due to functional errors during a
measuring process. In this case, the character generator has to be reset.
Code
0BH:
0CH:
0DH:
0EH:
31H:
32H,
34H:
33H:
41H:
42H:
43H:
74H:
75H:
76H:
86H:
87H:
88H:
90H:
Description
ZG power supply (logic) is not switched on
ZG power supply (logic) is not switched off
ZG power supply (driver) is not switched on
ZG power supply (driver) is not switched off
Hardware error of controller PC assy
Possible cause
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy, power supply, cable
PC assy
3.6.14. Reset
All error messages in the character generator controller are reset, the measuring carriage is moved
into garage position and the driver voltages are switched off. If RESET is called while a measuring
process or an alignment is running, these processes are stopped. The printer is ready for operation
even if the measuring process was terminated with an error message. The KL-file created before
calling the alignment process is used. Max. execution period: 90 s
The result of the process is reported from the cyclical STATUS request.
Possible message from STATUS:
00H : Character generator is reset
32H : Measuring slide cannot find garage position
3.6.15. Status
This function reports the current test condition as well as the results of the tests for cleaning the
SELFOC, measuring slide -> garage, measuring process, alignment, unexpected light test and
RESET.
the printer has released the last page of the stack. The additional device can
be operated as long as paper is available.
FORMSEJECT-H:
HIGH:
paper advance with correct forms position caused by:
actuation of EJECT or NPRO on printer operator panel
low signal from additional device at input ADEJECT.
automatic PAPEREJECT at paper end.
When this signal is active (low), the printer advances paper in correct forms
position. Signal FEJECT is returned within this period (high)
ADEVRDY-N:
LOW:
additional device is ready for operation.
HIGH: error occurred at additional device. The printer stops with correct forms position and the
error message '42.00 BURSTER INOP' is displayed on the operator panel. To make the
device ready for operation again, first eliminate the error on the additional device and then
press READY at the operator panel.
ADEVCONN-N:
LOW:
an additional device is connected to the printer. The stacker of the printer moves to the top
position; 'FOLD ERROR' detection and paddle wheels are out of order.
Exception: When the printer is turned on with a connected post-print processing interface
(ADCONN-L = low), the stacker moves downwards by approx. 2 cm during the search routine and
then moves back to the top position. During this stacker movement the paddle wheels are actuated
too. If the stacker is moved into the top position manually, the 'FOLD ERROR' detection and the
paddle wheels are active again and work as usual.
ADEVSTOP-N:
LOW:
the printer stops with correct forms position, however it stays ready for operation. The
message 'ADEVSTOP' is displayed and the SEQUENCE LED is lit.
HIGH: the printing process is continued automatically.