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General Precautions for Installation/Servicing/Maintenance for the Finisher MJ-1027/1028 The installation and service should be done by a qualified service technician. 1. When installing the Finisher MJ-1027/1028 to the equipment, be sure to follow the instructions described in the “Unpacking/Set-Up Procedure for the MJ-1027/1028”...
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INTRODUCTION This Service Manual contains basic data and figures for the Finisher (MJ-1027)/Saddle Stitch Finisher (MJ-1028) needed to service the machine in the field. This manual comprises the following chapters: Chapter 1 “General Description” introduces the finisher’s features, specifications, and names of parts, and shows how to operate the finisher.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION FEATURES ........1-1 E. Supplying the Saddle Stitcher II. SPECIFICATIONS ....... 1-2 Unit with Staples A. Specifications ......1-2 (Saddle Stitch Finisher) ..1-15 B. Cross Section ......1-7 F. Removing Staple Jams from the III.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION ....3-1 C. Controlling the Movement of A. Outline ........3-1 Sheets ........3-21 B. Electrical Circuitry ....3-2 D. Aligning the Sheets ....3-23 C. Inputs to and Outputs from the E.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ADJUSTMENTS ......6-1 A. Finisher Unit ......6-7 A. Electrical System B. Saddle Stitcher Unit ....6-14 (finisher unit) ......6-1 C. Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) B. Electrical System and Check Pins by PCB ..6-20 (saddle stitcher unit) ....6-5 III.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION FEATURES ........1-1 E. Supplying the Saddle Stitcher II. SPECIFICATIONS ....... 1-2 Unit with Staples A. Specifications ......1-2 (Saddle Stitch Finisher) ... 1-15 B. Cross Section ......1-7 F. Removing Staple Jams from the III. Using the Machine ....... 1-9 Saddle Stitcher Unit A.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION FEATURES Accommodates large quantities of sheets Normally, the finisher holds a stack of sheets 250 mm in height in its two bins (small-size ● paper: equivalent to 2000 sheets)/140 mm in height (large-size paper: equivalent to 1000 sheets) Has high paper transportation performance The finisher is capable of handling papers between 60 and 256 gm/m...
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Finisher Unit Item Description Stacking method Tray-1 and -2: by lifting tray Stacking orientation Face-down Stacking size AB: A3, A4, A4-R, A5-R, B4, B5, B5-R, FOLIO Inch: LD, LG, LT, LT-R, ST-R, COMPUTER Paper weight 60 to 256 g/m (16 lb.
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616 × 630 × 1023 mm/24.25 × 24.88 × 40.38 in (W × D × H) 740 × 630 × 1023 mm/29.25 × 24.88 × 40.38 in (sub-tray extended) Weight Finisher (MJ-1027): 43 kg/94.80 lb Saddle stitch finisher (MJ-1028): 63 kg/138.89 lb Power supply From host machine (DC 24V ±...
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Stapling Positions (finisher unit) 1-point stapling (rear) 1-point stapling 1-point stapling (diagonal; front) (diagonal; rear) 30˚ 30˚ 4.4±4mm/ Specified paper width 6±4mm/ Specified paper width 6±4mm/ 0.17±0.16in 0.24±0.16in 0.24±0.16in 2-point stapling A3 and A4 B4, B5 and LD and LT COMPUTER 83±4mm/...
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Saddle Stitcher Unit Item Description Stapling method Center binding (double folding) Folding position See Figure 1-202. Paper size A3, B4, A4-R, LD, LT-R, LG Capacity With binding : 1 sheet Without binding (including single cover page) : 2 to 15 sheets (60 ~ 80 g/m / 16~21.3 lb.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Staple and Folding Position (saddle stitcher unit) A4-R Staple position Edge Edge of of staple staple 83±4mm/ 63±4mm/ 39.5±4mm/ 3.27±0.16in 2.48±0.16in 1.56±0.16in 203±4mm/ 183±4mm/ 159.5±4mm/ 8.0±0.16in 7.20±0.16in 6.28±0.16in Stack front edge LT-R 74±4mm/ 42±4mm/ 42±4mm/ 2.91±0.16in 1.65±0.16in 1.65±0.16in 194±4mm/...
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3) Open the upper cover, and check the in- III. Using the Machine side of the finisher. Removing Paper Jams from the Finisher Unit If the host machine indicates the finisher paper jam message, perform the following to remove the jam.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6) Return the buffer roller and the buffer roller Supplying the Finisher cover to their original positions, and close Unit with Staples the upper cover. If the host machine indicates the finisher unit staple supply message, perform the fol- lowing to supply it with staples.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4) Hold the empty staple case on its sides, and 6) Pull the length of tape (used to hold the slide it out. staples in place) straight out. Figure 1-311 Figure 1-313 5) Set a new staple case. 7) Push in the stapler unit until the green le- ver returns to its original position.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4) When the staple cartridge has slightly slid Removing Staple Jams out, hold and pull it out. from the Finisher Unit If the host machine indicates the finisher unit staple jam message, perform the follow- ing to remove the jam. 1) Remove the stack waiting to be stapled from the delivery tray.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 7) Return the tab on the staple cartridge to its Removing Paper Jams original position. from the Saddle Stitcher Unit (Saddle Stitch Fin- 8) Return the staple cartridge to its original isher) position, and close the front cover. If the host machine indicates the saddle stitcher unit paper jam message, perform the following to remove the jam.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3) Turn the knob on the left side. 6) Open the inlet cover, and remove the jam. Figure 1-325 Figure 1-328 4) Turn the knob on the right side while push- 7) Close the front lower cover. ing it in.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3) Pull the stitcher unit to the front once, and Supplying the Saddle then shift it up. Stitcher Unit with Staples (Saddle Stitch Finisher) If the host machine indicates the saddle stitcher unit staple supply message, perform the following to supply it with staples.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6) Pull the stitcher to the front once, and then Removing Staple Jams return it to its original position. from the Saddle Stitcher Unit (Saddle Stitch Fin- isher) If the host machine indicates the saddle stitcher unit staple jam message, perform the following to remove the jam.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4) Hold the cartridge on its sides, and remove 7) Return the cartridge to its original position. Figure 1-343 Figure 1-340 8) Pull the stitcher of the stitcher unit to the 5) Push down on the area identified as A, and front once, and then return it to its original pull up the tab identified as B.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE USER Maintenance by the User Item Timing Replacing the staple cartridge (finisher unit) When the appropriate indication is made on Replacing the staple cartridge (saddle stitcher the host machine’s display. unit) Caution: The finisher unit and the saddle stitcher unit use different cartridge types.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 1. This chapter discusses the purpose and role of each of the finisher’s functions, and the prin- ciples of operation used for the finisher mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains the timing at which these systems are operated.The symbol in drawings indicates transmission of mechanical drive, and signals marked by together with the signal name indicates the...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Outline The finisher is designed to deliver copies arriving from its host machine, and its modes of (Note) delivery include simple stacking, job offset , and staple. All operations involved in these modes are controlled by the finisher controller PCB, according to the appropriate commands from the host machine.
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Outline of Electrical Circuitry The finisher’s sequence of operation is controlled by the finisher controller PCB. The finisher controller PCB is a 16-bit microprocessor (CPU), and is used for communication with the host machine (serial) in addition to controlling the finisher’s sequence of operations. The finisher controller PCB responds to the various commands coming from the host machine through a serial communications line to drive solenoids, motors, and other loads.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Finisher controller Motor Saddle stitcher PCB communication controller PCB (Saddle Stitch Finisher) Solenoid Switch EEP-ROM Punch driver PCB (Puncher unit (option)) Sensor EP-ROM Host machine (DC controller PCB CPU) IC6/IC7 Regulator IC Connecting with inserter Finisher controller Motor Saddle stitcher...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inputs to and Outputs from the Finisher Controller PCB Inputs to the Finisher Controller PCB Finisher controller PCB J106-3 J17-7 +5V When the sensor detects PENT Inlet sensor paper, “1”. J134-1 J11-3 When the sensor detects Delivery sensor PDEL paper, “1”.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inputs to the Finisher Controller PCB Finisher controller PCB PI10 J120-1 J9A-9 +5V Delivery motor While the delivery motor DELCLK is rotating, alternately clock sensor between “0” and “1”. PI11 J201-3 J25-1 +5V Tray-1 paper When paper is present on FSTTRAY* sensor...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inputs to the Finisher Controller PCB Finisher controller PCB PI20 J125-1 J9B-5 Swing motor When the swing motor is SWGCLK clock sensor rotating, alternately between “0” and “1”. PI25 J135-3 J14-1 When the tray-2 is home Tray-2 home TRYHP2 position, “1”.
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inputs to and Outputs from the Finisher Controller PCB Stapler unit Finisher controller PCB When a staple is at the edge of Staple edging the stapler, “0”. sensor Staple home When the stapler is at the home position sensor position, “0”.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Outputs from the Finisher Controller PCB Finisher controller PCB +24V Flapper solenoid J12A-7 When "0", the solenoid turns on. FLPSL* +24V Buffer inlet solenoid J12B-9 When "0", the solenoid turns on. ENTSL* +24V Buffer outlet solenoid J24-7 When "0", the solenoid turns on.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Outputs from the Finisher Controller PCB Finisher controller PCB Stapler shift motor J8A-14 According to rotation direction/speed, changes between + and - in sequence. Staple motor J8A-1,2,3 According to rotation direction/speed, changes between + and -. Tray-1 lift motor J25-12 UPTRY-M-ON...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION FEED/DRIVE SYSTEM Outline The finisher is designed to operate according to the commands from its host machine to deliver arriving copies to trays in the appropriate mode: simple stacking, job offset, stapling. See Figure 2-201 for a diagram of the three modes of delivery (four for the Saddle Stitch Finisher).
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Normal Delivery Simple Stacking The finisher delivers copies directly to the tray. Tray Tray Copies Copies Feed roller 1 Delivery roller Feed roller 2 Figure 2-203 2-11...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Job Offset The finisher forwards all copies of each sort job to the stapling tray. The first sort job on the stapling tray is delivered with a shift to the front of about 30 mm, and the second sort job is deliv- ered without being shifted.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Stapling The finisher stacks copies arriving from its host machine on the stapling tray. Then, it staples and delivers the copies to the appropriate tray. Tray Copies Staple Swing guide Stopper Stapling tray Delivery roller Feed roller 1 Figure 2-207 Paper width/2...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Saddle Stitch Delivery (Saddle Stitch Finisher) A copy arriving in the finisher from the host machine is routed to the saddle stitcher by the paper deflecting plate. The saddle stitcher executes stitching and saddling operations on the copy and then delivers it to the saddle stitcher tray.
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Type of Delivery Paths The finisher has three different paper paths for delivery, each selected to suit paper size and delivery mode. Straight Path When stacking copies shown in Table 2-201, the copies pass under the buffer roller. Copy size Length or width 182 mm or less Typical copy examples...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Buffer Paper Path 2 This is the paper path when copy sizes shown in Table 2-203 are stacked. A maximum of three copies (three originals or more in the staple mode) are wrapped round the buffer roller, during which job offset and stapling are performed on the stapling tray.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 3) The second copy is laid over the first copy and, at the same time, the third copy arrives from the host machine. First copy Second copy Third copy Figure 2-214 4) The first, second and third copies are simultaneously pulled into the stapling tray. Second copy Third copy First copy...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Feeding and Delivering Outline The finisher moves copies arriving from the host machine to the delivery tray, stapling tray, or the saddle stitcher unit (Saddle Stitch Finisher) according to the mode of delivery. On the stapling tray, the copies are subjected to job offset or stapling as instructed by the host machine.
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Job Offset Outline In the job offset mode, sort jobs and entire copy groups are shifted to the front for delivery to the tray, and other copies are delivered to the tray without a shift. The copies are shifted by the alignment plate.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Alignment plate Guide plate Alignment plate home position sensor (PI6) Alignment motor (M3) Paper Escape solenoid (SL6) Figure 2-218 Sequence of Operation (job offset) Start signal Host machine delivery signal Inlet sensor (PI1) Delivery sensor (PI3) Inlet feed motor (M9) First feed motor (M1) Second feed motor (M8)
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Flow of Job Offset Operations 1) The swing guide moves up and, at the same time, the feed belts move the sheet to the stapling tray. Swing guide Offset sheet Feed roller 2 Knurled belts Tray-1/-2 Delivery roller...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Staple Operation Outline The stapler unit staples a stack of as many sheets as specified. The stapling position differs according to the selected staple mode and paper size. The stapler unit is checked by the stapler shift home position sensor (PI7) to find out whether it is at the home position.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Paper width/2 2-point stapling Front diagonal stapling Rear 1-point stapling Rear diagonal stapling Figure 2-224 2-25...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION First Sheet The finisher controller PCB stops the delivery motor (M2) as soon as the trailing edge of the first sheet has moved past the feed roller 2. Then, it rotates the delivery motor clockwise to switch the gear drive to the swing motor (M7), causing the swing guide to move up.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Swing guide Swing guide open sensor (PI18) Swing guide closed Delivery roller detecting switch 1,2 (MS2/MS6) Swing motor clock sensor (PI20) Delivery motor clock sensor (PI10) Swing motor (M7) Delivery motor (M2) Figure 2-226 2-27...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Second and Subsequent Sheets The finisher controller PCB turns on the belt escape solenoid (SL7) before the trailing edge of the second and subsequent sheets have moved past the feed roller 2 to make the knurled belt escape. This operation is performed to reduce the time it takes for the trailing edge of the paper to fall on the stapling tray, and to improve the product duty.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Knurled belts Escape direction Belt escape solenoid (SL7) Figure 2-228 Paddles Paddles Paddle solenoid (SL5) Second and subsequent sheets First sheet Stapler Second feed motor Stopper Figure 2-229 2-29...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Last Sheet When the last sheet has been put in order, the finisher controller PCB turns on the alignment motor (M3) to move the alignment plate to the alignment position (to butt the plate against the stack).
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Swing guide Delivery roller Swing motor (M7) Delivery motor (M2) Figure 2-231 2-31...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Stapler Unit Stapling is executed by the staple motor (M6). A single rotation of the cam by the motor results in one stapling operation. The cam is checked by the staple home position sensor (PI22) to find out whether it is at the home position.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION tart signal Host machine delivery signal tacking tapling Delivery First sheet econd sheet Inlet sensor (PI1) Delivery sensor (PI3) Inlet feed motor (M9) First feed motor (M1) econd feed motor (M8) Delivery motor (M2) tapling tray sensor (PI4) Alignment motor (M3) Alignment guide home...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Shifting the Stapler Unit The stapler unit is moved by the stapler shift motor (M4). Its home position is detected by the stapler shift home position sensor (PI7). When the start signal arrives from the host machine, the stapler moves to the center of its movement range.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Rear 1-Point Stapling The stapler is kept in wait at the center position. The stapler is moved to and from the stapling position for each stapling operation. Stopper Stapling position Wait position Stapling tray delivery direction Stapler Stopper...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 2-Point Stapling The stapler is kept in wait at the center of the paper. Stapling occurs at two points, first at the rear and then at the front. Stopper Stapling position Wait position Stapler Stapling tray delivery direction Stapling position...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Tray Operation The finisher has two delivery trays. The upper tray is called tray-1 and lower tray is called tray-2. The tray-1 and tray-2 move up and down independently. Tray-1 is moved up and down by the tray-1 lift motor (M5), and tray-2 by the tray-2 lift motor (M10).
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Tray-1 lift motor Tray coming close detection switch Rack Tray-2 lift motor Figure 2-239 2-39...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Detecting the Height of Stack on the Tray Outline The number of sheets delivered to the tray and the number of sets (number of stapling opera- tions) are stored in memory by the finisher controller PCB. The height of the stack is checked by the height sensor (PS1).
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Height sensor (PS1) Paper Figure 2-240 2-41...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Shutter Operation When the tray-1 passes the delivery slot, the finisher controller PCB closes the shutter mounted on the delivery slot before moving the tray, preventing the existing stack on the tray by the delivery slot and intrusion of the hands.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION The tray-1,-2 lift motor rotates, and the new tray moves to the stacking lower limit. The dis- tance of movement is detected by1 the tray-1 lift motor clock sensor 1/2 (PI9/19) or tray-2 lift motor clock sensor 1/2 (PI22/PI24).
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 4) The tray lift motor rotates, and the tray moves to suit the height of the stack. The appropriate height in relation to the existing stack is checked by the height sensor (PS1). Height sensor (PS1) Tray-2 lift motor Figure 2-244 Claw...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Sequence Operations (shutter drive) Move from Tray-1 to Tray-2 Tray moved Shutter Shutter closed opened Second feed motor (M8) Tray-1 lift motor (M5) Tray-2 lift motor (M10) Shutter closed detecting switch (MS4) Shutter open sensor (PI5) Correct height detected Height sensor (PS1)
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Buffer Path Operation Outline This machine is provided with a buffer paper path for continuously receiving paper from the host machine during stapling and job offset operation on the stapling tray. A maximum of three copies (three originals or more in the staple mode) are wrapped around the buffer roller.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 3) When the leading edge of the sheet has moved past the buffer path paper sensor (PI14), the buffer roller stops and waits for the second sheet. First sheet Second sheet Buffer path paper sensor (PI14) Figure 2-249 4) When the second sheet arrives and its leading edge reaches the inlet sensor (PI1), the buffer...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 5) The buffer roller continues to rotate, and the second sheet overlaps the first sheet. Second sheet First sheet Figure 2-251 6) When the trailing edge of the second sheet has moved past the buffer path paper sensor (PI14), the buffer roller stops and waits for the third sheet.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 7) When the third sheet arrives and its leading edge reaches the inlet sensor (PI1), the buffer roller starts to operate once again. Second sheet First sheet Third sheet Inlet sensor (PI1) Figure 2-253 8) When the leading edge of the third sheet reaches the inlet sensor (PI1), the buffer outlet sole- noid (SL3) turns off so that the path is directed in the direction of delivery.
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 9) The buffer roller continues to rotate, the third sheet overlaps the first and second sheets, and the three sheets are fed together towards the delivery roller. Figure 2-255 2-50...
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION K. Detecting Jams The following sensors are used to detect the presence/absence of paper and to make sure that sheets are moved properly: Inlet sensor (PI1) ● Delivery sensor (PI3) ● Stapling tray sensor (PI4) ●...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inlet Sensor Delay Jam The inlet sensor does not detect paper when feeding an equivalent of 400 mm from when the host machine delivery signal has been issued. Host machine delivery signal Host machine delivery signal Equivalent of 400 mm Equivalent of 400 mm Jam check...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Buffer Path Paper Sensor Stationary Jam The sheet does not move past the buffer inlet sensor when an equivalent of twice the feeding length of the sheet has been fed after the sensor turned on. Equivalent of size x 2 Equivalent of size x 2 Jam check...
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Buffer Path The delivery sensor does not detect paper when an equivalent of 772 mm has been fed after the inlet sensor turned on. Equivalent of 772 mm Equivalent of 772 mm Jam check Jam check Normal Inlet sensor (PI1)
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CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Stapling Tray Sensor Stationary Jam The sheet does not move past the stapling tray sensor 1 sec after the delivery motor (M2) turned 1 sec 1 sec Jam check Jam check Normal Stapling tray Stapling tray sensor (PI4) sensor (PI4)
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM Outline The finisher controller PCB is supplied with 24 VDC power (and 5 VDC power) when the host machine is turned on. 24 VDC one is used to drive the motor solenoids, while 5 VDC is used for sensors and ICs on PCBs.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 1. This chapter discusses the purpose and role of each of the stitcher’s functions, and the prin- ciples of operation used for the stitcher mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains the timing at which these systems are operated. symbol in drawings indicates transmission of mechanical drive, and signals marked together with the signal name indicates the flow of electrical signals.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Outline The unit “stitches” (2 points) a stack of sheets delivered by the finisher unit and folds it in two for delivery. All these operations are controlled by the saddle stitcher controller PCB in response to commands from the host machine via the finisher unit.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Electrical Circuitry The sequence of operations used for the saddle stitcher is controlled by the saddle stitcher controller PCB. The saddle stitcher controller PCB has a microprocessor. This microprocessor is used to control the sequence of operations and to handle serial communications with the finisher controller PCB, driving solenoids and motors in response to the various commands from the fin- isher controller PCB.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inputs to and Outputs from the Saddle Stitcher Controller PCB Inputs to the Saddle Stitcher Controller PCB Saddle stitcher controller PCB PI1S J107-1 J11-15 Paper pushing When the paper pushing plate LUNGECLK plate motor motor is rotating, alternately clock sensor between “1”...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inputs to the Saddle Stitcher Controller PCB Saddle stitcher controller PCB PI8S J105-3 J6-1 +5V Paper positioning When paper is present at the PPOSPAR plate paper sensor paper positioning plate, “1”. PI9S J124-3 J10-6 +5V When the inlet cover is Inlet cover sensor...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inputs to the Saddle Stitcher Controller PCB Saddle stitcher controller PCB Paper sensor PCB PI18S No.1 paper sensor When paper is present at J123-5 J10-1 the No.1 paper sensor, “1”. PI19S 1STPA When paper is present at 2NDPA No.2 paper sensor the No.2 paper sensor, “1”.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Outputs from the Saddle Stitcher Controller PCB Saddle stitcher controller PCB +24V No.1 paper deflecting plate solenoid J15-1 When “0”, the solenoid turns ON. SL1S FLPSL1* +24V No.2 paper deflecting plate solenoid J15-3 When “0”, the solenoid turns ON.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Outputs from the Saddle Stitcher Controller PCB Saddle stitcher controller PCB Stitcher unit (front) J315-4 J8-4 The states (+ and -) change according to the rotation of the motor. Stitcher motor (front) Stitcher unit (rear) J316-4 J8-11 The states (+ and -) change...
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION FEEDING/DRIVE SYSTEM Outline The stitcher unit aligns the sheets coming from the finisher unit and stitches the resulting stack for delivery to the delivery tray according to the commands coming from the finisher controller PCB.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Receiving Sheets The stitcher unit receives sheets from the finisher unit and outputs them inside the vertical path in vertical orientation. The vertical path, while sheets are being output, is configured by two paper deflecting plates. The position of the sheets being output is set by the paper positioning plate so that the center of the stack matches the stapling/folding position.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Aligning the Sheets The alignment plates operate to put the sheets in order each time a sheet of paper is output to the vertical path assembly. The alignment plates are mounted at the edge of the vertical path assem- bly.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Stitching When all sheets have been output, the two stitchers stitch the stack. The stitchers are positioned so that they face the center of a stack. The two stitchers are not operated simultaneously so as to prevent the paper from wrinkling between two staples and to limit the load on the power supply.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Feeding the Stack The unit folds the stitched stack of sheets, and then feeds it to the point of delivery. This point is where the center of the stack, i.e., stapling position, matches the height of the paper pushing plate and the paper folding roller nip.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Folding/Delivering the Stack The paper pushing plate pushes against the center of the stack to move it in the direction of the paper folding rollers. In response, the paper folding rollers pick the stack along its center and fold it in two.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION III. PAPER OUTPUT MECHANISM Outline The paper output mechanism serves to keep a stack of sheets coming from the finisher in place for the next steps (stapling, folding). The paper inlet is equipped with the No.1 flapper and the No.2 flapper, which operate to con- figure the paper path to suit the size of paper.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Controlling the Inlet Flappers Outline The two flappers mounted at the paper inlet are operated to configure the feed path according to the size of paper. The flappers are used to enable the following: 1.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION A3/LD Paper Path (3 sheets) No.1 paper sensor Passage of paper PI18 No.1 paper deflecting solenoid Non-passage of paper No.2 paper sensor PI19 No.2 paper deflecting solenoid Non-passage of paper No.3 paper sensor PI20 Top edge PI18...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION B4/LG Paper Path (3 sheets) Passage of paper No.1 paper sensor PI18S SL1S No.2 paper sensor Passage of paper PI19S SL2S No.3 paper sensor Non-passage of paper PI20S PI18S PI19S Top edge PI20S PI18S PI19S PI20S...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION A4-R/LT-R Paper Path (3 sheets) No.1 paper sensor Passage of paper PI18S SL1S No.2 paper sensor Passage of paper PI19S SL2S No.3 paper sensor Passage of paper PI20S PI18S PI19S PI20S Top edge PI18S PI19S PI20S...
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Controlling the Movement of Sheets When the leading edge of a sheet has moved past the inlet flapper, the intermediate feed roller and the crescent roller start to move the sheet forward. The intermediate feed roller is normally not in contact with the path bed. When the leading edge of a sheet reaches the intermediate feed roller contact section, the feed plate contact solenoid (SL4S) causes the roller to come into contact with the path bed so as to move the sheet.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 2) The solenoid turn OFF when the paper butts against the paper positioning plate. The feed motor continues to rotate. SL4S Figure 3-307 3) The solenoid turns ON when the next sheet arrives, and the feed plate comes into contact. SL4S Figure 3-308 3-22...
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Aligning the Sheets The alignment motor (M5S) drives the alignment plates each time a sheet is output, putting both left and right edges of the sheet in order. The alignment plate motor is a 4-phase stepping motor.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 3) The alignment plates escape to points 10 mm from the edge of the stack. Figure 3-311 4) When the following stack arrives, steps 1 through 3 above are repeated. 5) The alignment plates butt against the stack once again, during which stitching takes place. Figure 3-312 6) The alignment plates escape to points 10 mm from the edges of the stack, after which folding and delivery take place.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION In case of 2 sheets: Entry of Entry of 1st sheet of follow- 1st sheet 2nd sheet ing stack entry [2] [3] [4] Alignment plate home position sensor (PI5S) Alignment motor (M5S) Paper positioning plate motor (M4S) : Alignment : Escape...
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Controlling the Phase of the Crescent Roller Outline If alignment was executed with the crescent roller in contact with the stack of sheets, the result- ing friction against the roller causes the stack to move inappropriately (Figure 3-317). To prevent this problem, the phase of the roller is identified and used to determine the timing of alignment.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Alignment plates Crescent roller phase sensor(PI12S) Sensor flag Crescent roller If the crescent roller was in contact with the stack, alignment opera- tion could be obstruct- Figure 3-318 Alignment operation is started when the flag has covered the sensor and the crescent roller is away from the stack.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION IV. STITCHING SYSTEM Outline The stitching system “stitches” the center of an output stack with staples. To enable stitching at two locations on a stack, two stitcher units (front, rear) are used. Each stitcher unit is equipped with a stitcher motor (M7S, M6S) for drive, a stitcher home position sensor (MS7S, MS5S) for detection of position and a staple sensor (MS6S, MS4S) for detection of the presence/absence of staples.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Stitcher Unit Operation The stitcher base unit consists of two stitchers and stitcher bases. The stitchers are fixed in position, and are not designed to slide or swing. Stitching is executed by driving the rotary cam by the stitcher motor (M7S, M6S). The front and rear stitcher units are operated with a time delay so as to prevent wrinkling of paper and to limit the load applied to the power supply.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Mount Figure 3-404 3-30...
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION FOLDING/DELIVERY SYSTEM Outline The paper folding mechanism consists of a guide plate, paper folding rollers, paper pushing plate, and paper positioning plate. The guide plate is used to cover the folding rollers while sheets are output so as to prevent sheets from coming into contact with the folding rollers during output.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Controlling the Movement of Stacks When a stack has been stitched (2 points), the paper positioning plate lowers so that the stack will move to where the paper folding rollers come into contact with the stack and where the paper pushing plate is located.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Folding a Stack A stack is folded by the action of the paper folding rollers and the paper pushing plate. The paper pushing plate pushes against the center of a stack toward the roller contact section. The paper pushing plate starts at its home position and waits at the leading edge position until the stack has been drawn to the paper folding roller and is gripped for a length of 10 mm.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Paper pushing plate home Paper pushing plate top position sensor position sensor (PI14S) (PI15S) Sensor flag Paper folding home position sensor (PI21S) Paper pushing plate Paper pushing plate motor Paper folding motor Figure 3-503 [Paper folding start position] Stack of sheets Paper pushing plate...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION [Paper folding roller stop position] Delivery outlet Paper feed inlet Sensor flag Paper folding home position sensor (PI21S) Paper folding/feeding is performed. Paper feeding is performed. Figure 3-505 Paper folding motor (M2S) Paper pushing plate motor (M8S) Paper pushing plate home...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Double Folding a Stack To fold a stack consisting of 10 or more A4-R or LT-R sheets, folding is executed twice for the same sheet. The paper folding rollers rotate in reverse for an equivalent of 20 mm after gripping the stack for a length of 20 mm, enabling the paper folding rollers to apply an increased degree of pressure along the crease on the stack.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION 3) The paper folding rollers rotate in reverse, pushing back the stack for a length of about 20 mm (reverse feeding). Paper folding motor Figure 3-509 4) The paper folding rollers rotate again, feeding out the stack. The paper pushing plate returns to its home position.
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION VI. CHECKING FOR A JAM Checking for a Jam The saddle stitcher unit identifies any of the following conditions as a jam, and sends the jam signal to the host machine. In response, the host machine may stop copying operation and indicate the presence of a jam on its control panel.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Inlet Delay Jam The No.1 paper sensor (PI18S) on the paper sensor PCB does not turn ON for a specific period of time after the inlet sensor (PI1) of the finisher turned ON. Inlet sensor (PI1) Inlet sensor (PI1) No.1 paper...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION B4/LG Stack No.1 paper sensor Normal No.1 paper sensor (PI18S) (PI18S) No.2 paper sensor No.2 paper sensor Normal (PI19S) (PI19S) Feed motor Feed motor Load stops T: feeding of (paper length x 1.5) mm T: feeding of (paper length x 1.5) mm Note: The diagram shows two sensors checking for jams.
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION Delivery Delay Jam By delivery sensor The delivery sensor (PI11S) does not turn ON within a specific period of time after the paper pushing plate top position sensor has turned ON. Paper pushing plate top Paper pushing plate top Normal position sensor...
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CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION By delivery sensor The delivery sensor (PI11S) does not turn OFF within a specific period of time (feeding) after it has turned ON. Normal Delivery sensor Delivery sensor Paper folding motor Paper folding motor Load stops Paper length Paper length...
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION VII. POWER SUPPLY Outline When the host machine power switch is turned ON, 24V and 5V power lines are supplied by the finisher controller PCB. The 24V power is used to drive solenoids. The 24V power from the finisher controller PCB to solenoids does not pass through any protective mechanisms (microswitches, or the like).
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION This chapter describes the mechanical features and operations, and disassembly and assembly procedures. Be sure to observe the following points when disassembling and assembling the machine: Before performing disassembly and assembly, be sure to unplug the power plug for safety’s sake.
CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION FINISHER UNIT Externals and Controls [1] Upper door [2] End cap [3] Front door [4] Front lower door [5] Tray-1 [6] Tray-2 [7] Grate-shaped upper guide (6) [8] Grate-shaped lower guide (6) [9] Saddle Stitcher delivery tray [10] Sub-support upper cover (2) [11] Sub-support lower cover (2) [12] Rear cover (3)
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Removing the Front Door Assembly 1) Open the front door assembly [1]. 2) Remove the screw [2], and remove the bush- ing [3] (center). 3) Remove the screw [4], and remove the bush- ing (top) [5]. Then, remove the front door assembly.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Removing the Upper Door Assembly 1) Open the upper door assembly [1]. 2) Remove the two claws [2], and remove the upper door assembly. Figure 4-105 Removing the Front Cover 1) Open the front door assembly [1]. 2) Remove the screw [2], and remove the front cover [3].
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION How to Lower the Tray -1/-2 Unit 1) Insert a screwdriver or similar object into the hole [2] while supporting the tray as- sembly [1]. 2) Release the tray lift motor one-way gear, and lower the tray -1/-2 unit. Figure 4-107 Removing the Tray-1 Unit 1) Open the upper cover, and then remove the...
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Removing the Tray-2 Unit 1) Remove the tray-1 unit. 2) Disconnect the harness band [1] of the tray- 2 from the bracket [2]. 3) Disconnect 1 connector [3] and remove 1 screw [4]. 4) Lift the tray-2 unit to remove. Figure 4-110 Removing the Tray-1 and -2 Lift Motor...
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 6) Disconnect the connector [1] and remove 4 screws [2] to take off the tray-1 and -2 lift motor [3]. Figure 4-113 Removing the Grate-Shaped Upper Guide 1) Remove the slide guide [1] and end caps [2].
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 10. Removing the Grate-Shaped Lower Guide 1) Remove the tray assembly. 2) Remove the five screws [1] (M4), and re- move the front sub-support [2]. 3) Remove the three screws [3] (M4). 4) Remove the three screws [4] (M3), and open the grate-shaped lower guide [5] to the front.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 11. Installing the Rear Sub-Support 1) Install the front sub-support [1]. Loosely fasten the rear sub-support [2]. 2) Install tray-2. Fasten the rear sub-support so that the tray drive gear [3] is placed at the center of the rack gear [4] of the rear sub-support when tray-2 is at the upper limit position and the lower limit position.
CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION FEEDING SYSTEM Removing the Swing Unit 1) Remove the tray assembly (see I-A-5). 2) Remove the grate-shaped upper guide (see I-A-6). 3) Remove the grate-shaped lower guide (see I-A-7). 4) Remove the harness from the two harness stops [1], and disconnect the four connec- tors [2].
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION [7b] Figure 4-121b Removing the Feed Drive Unit 1) Remove the finisher controller PCB (see I- C-1). 2) Remove the ground lead [1] and the three screws [2], and pull down PCB base [3] to- wards you. Figure 4-122 3) Remove the harness leads [5] from the two edge saddles [4], and remove the PCB base.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 4) Remove the three screws [6], and remove the feed drive unit [7]. Figure 4-124 Caution: Before re-attaching the removed feed drive unit back on the finisher unit, loosen the move gear stop screw [8] to relieve the tension, and then fasten the screw after attaching the feed drive unit.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 4) Remove the front cover (see I-A-4). 5) Remove the screw [4], and remove the guide support plate assembly [5]. Then, remove the buffer roller assembly [6]. Figure 4-127 Removing the Stapler 1) Open the front cover, and move the stapler assembly to the front.
CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 4) Remove the two screws [6] from the sta- pler cover [5], and remove the stapler. Figure 4-130 PCBs Removing the Finisher Controller 1) Remove the rear cover. 2) Disconnect the 17 connectors [1]. 3) Remove the four screws [2], and remove the finisher controller PCB [3].
CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION SADDLE STITCHER UNIT Externals and Controls Removing the Front Lower Door Assembly 1) Open the front lower door assembly [1]. 2) Remove the screw [2] and remove the bush- ing [3], and then remove the front lower door assembly.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Removing the Front Inside Cover 1) Open the front lower door assembly [1]. 2) Remove the screw [2], and remove the fold- ing roller knob [3]. 3) Remove the five screws [4], and remove the front inside cover [5]. Figure 4-203 Removing the Saddle Stitcher Delivery Tray Assembly...
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 3) Remove the harness leads from the harness stop [5] and edge saddle [6]. 4) Disconnect the two connectors [7], and re- move the saddle stitcher delivery tray as- sembly [8]. Figure 4-206 Removing Upper Delivery Guide Assembly 1) Remove the grate-shaped lower guide (see I-A-10).
CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION SADDLE STITCHER UNIT Removing the Saddle Stitcher Unit 1) Remove the grate-shaped lower guide (see I-A-7). 2) Remove the right guide assembly (see I-A- 3) Remove the front lower door assembly (see II-A-1). 4) Remove the rear lower cover (see II-A-2). 5) Remove the front inside cover (see II-A-3).
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 11) Remove the screw [5]. Figure 4-211 12) Remove the two screws [6], and remove the saddle stitcher unit [7] by moving it in the pick-up direction. Figure 4-212 Caution: When removing the saddle stitcher unit from the finisher unit body, prevent the timing belt [8] from catching on the communications cable bracket [9].
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Removing the Paper Folding Roller 1) Remove the front lower door assembly (see II-A-1). 2) Remove the front inside cover (see II-A-3). 3) Remove the upper delivery guide (see II- A-5). 4) Remove the PCB cover (see II-A-6). 5) Disconnect the two connectors [1].
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 7) Remove the tension springs (front [5], rear [6]). Figure 4-216 Figure 4-217 4-20...
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 8) Remove the two C-rings [7], and remove the sensor flag [8] and two bearings [9] at the rear. Figure 4-218 9) Remove the two C-rings [10], and remove the two gears [11] at the front. [11] [10] Figure 4-219...
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 10) Remove the two bearings [12]. [12] Figure 4-220 [16] 11) Open the saddle stitcher delivery tray as- sembly [13]. 12) Remove the two screws [14], and remove the two alignment plates [15]. 13) Slide the paper folding roller [16] to the front, and pull it out in the delivery direc- tion.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Removing the Stitcher Mount Unit 1) Remove the front inside cover (see II-A-3). 2) Remove the E-ring [1], and remove the roll [2] and the shaft [3]. Figure 4-223 3) Pull out the stitcher mount unit [4] to the front.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 6) Remove the stitcher positioning tool [3] from the back of the cover. Figure 4-226 7) If you must adjust the front stitcher, remove the center guide plate [5] and front guide plate [4] (one screw each). If you must ad- just the rear stitcher, remove the center guide plate [5] and the rear guide plate [6] (one screw each).
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION 9) Insert the tool [10] into the staple slot of the stitcher [9]. [10] Figure 4-229 10) Shift down the stitcher, and turn the stitcher gear so that the boss on the tool [11] and the recess of the mount match. Then, tighten the screws [12] on the mount to fix the two in place.
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CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Removing the No.1 and No.2 Paper Deflecting Plates 1) Remove the rear cover (see I-A-2). 2) Remove the lower rear cover (see II-A-2). 3) Remove the claw [1] of the No.1 deflecting plate bushing, and pull out the No.1 deflect- ing plate shaft [2] toward the rear.
CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Accessory Support tray Install the support tray (accessory) to the suddle delivery tray when the paper stacking on the saddle stitcher delivery tray is signifi- cantly deteriorated, causing paper to drop, etc. * 2 screws are needed to install the support tray. * Refer to the pats list for the parts numbers and so on.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PERIODICALLY REPLACED A. Finisher Unit ....... 5-2 PARTS ......... 5-1 B. Saddle Stitcher Unit ....5-2 A. Finisher Unit ....... 5-1 III. PERIODICAL SERVICING ..5-2 B. Saddle Stitcher Unit ....5-1 IV. FIRMWARE UPDATING ....5-3 CONSUMABLES AND A.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PERIODICALLY REPLACED PARTS Finisher Unit The finisher unit does not have parts that must be replaced on a periodical basis. Saddle Stitcher Unit The saddle stitcher unit does not have parts that must be replaced on a periodical basis.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CONSUMABLES AND DURABLES Some of the parts of the machine may need to be replaced one or more times because of wear or tear during the machine’s warranty period. Replace them as necessary. Finisher Unit Name Q’ty Estimated Life...
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IV. FIRMWARE UPDATING Finisher Unit (1) Install the ROM to the download jig. Make sure the direction and the type of ROM are correct. [Download jig: K-PWA-DLM-320] Identification for the ROM Connector installation direction (2) Turn OFF the power of the equipment. (3) Connect the finisher to the equipment after the finisher rear cover is removed.
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION (5) Turn ON the power while pressing [0] and [8] simultaneously. The update starts automatically and LED on the download jig lights. (6) After the update is completed properly, the LED on the download jig blinks slowly. The LED starts blinking in approx.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Saddle Stitcher Unit (1) Install the ROM to the download jig. Make sure the direction and the type of ROM are correct. [Download jig: K-PWA-DLM-320] Identification for the ROM Connector installation direction (2) Turn OFF the power of the equipment. (3) Remove the PCB cover on the saddle stitcher.
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION (5) Turn ON the power while pressing [0] and [8] simultaneously. Updating starts automatically and the LED on the download jig lights. (6) After the update is completed properly, the LED on the download jig blinks slowly. The LED starts blinking in approx.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ADJUSTMENTS ......6-1 A. Finisher Unit ....... 6-7 A. Electrical System B. Saddle Stitcher Unit ....6-14 (finisher unit) ......6-1 C. Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) B. Electrical System and Check Pins by PCB ... 6-20 (saddle stitcher unit) ....6-5 III.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Alignment Position If you have replaced the finisher control- ler PCB or if an alignment fault occurs, adjust Note as follows. Performing the steps will affect Before performing each adjustment, make all paper sizes. sure that all covers (incl.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4) Turn the host machine ON while [0] but- Alignment plate ton and [8] button are pressed simultane- Shift by SW2 ously. 5) If you are using A4 paper, press SW1 on Shift by SW1 A4/LT paper the finisher controller PCB.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 7) If the stapling position is correct, set all Adjusting the Buffer Roller Wind- bits on SW3 to OFF to end the adjust- ing Amount ments. If you need to change the stapling Perform this adjustment in the following position, on the other hand, go to the next instances: step.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 7) Measure the winding amount (shift) of 12) Turn the host machine OFF, and then set the stack of sheets, and compare this SW3 on the finisher controller PCB as amount with the standard amounts. indicated. • This amount should be measured at the center of the paper leading edge.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Electrical System (saddle Mark stitcher unit) Adjusting the Folding Position The folding position is adjusted by changing the settings of bits 6 through 8 of DIPSW1 on the saddle stitcher control- ler PCB to match the stitching position (i.e., adjusting the distance over which the paper positioning plate is moved to the folding po- sition from the stitching position.)
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 10) Measure the distance (L) between the 11) Change the settings of bits 6 through 8 on stitching position and the folding posi- DIPSW1 referring to Table 8-102 below. tion. Then, perform “positive width ad- • If the width adjustment is “0”, justment”...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Name Notation Function Photointerrupter Detects paper in the inlet area Detects paper in the delivery area Detects paper on the stapling tray Detects the state (open) of the shutter Detects alignment plate at home position Detects the stapler at home position Detects the tray at home position PI10 Detects delivery motor clock pulses...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Microswitches Figure 6-202 Name Notation Function Microswitches Detects the state (open) of the front door and the upper door Detects the state (closed) of the swing guide 1 Detects the safety range Detects the state (closed) of the shutter Detects the state (closed) of the swing guide 2 Detects the cartridge (inside stapler) Detects the presence/absence of staples (inside stapler)
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Motors Figure 6-203 Name Notation Function Motor First Feed motor Delivery motor Alignment motor Stapler shift motor Tray-1 lift motor Staple motor Swing motor Second feed motor Inlet feed motor Tray-2 lift motor Table 6-203 6-...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Solenoids Figure 6-204 Name Notation Function Solenoid Flapper solenoid Buffer inlet solenoid Buffer outlet solenoid Paddle solenoid Escape solenoid Belt escape solenoid Table 6-204 6-2...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Name Notation Function Photointerrupter PI1S Detects clock pulses from the paper pushing plate motor PI2S Detects the state (open) of the front door PI3S Detects the state (open) of the delivery cover PI4S Detects clock pulses from the paper folding motor PI5S Detects the alignment plates at home position PI6S...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Microswitches MS1S MS4,5S MS6,7S MS2S MS3S Figure 6-207 Name Notation Function Microswitches MS1S Detects the state (open) of the inlet door MS2S Detects the state (open) of the front door MS3S Detects the state (open) of the delivery door MS4S Detects the presence of staples (rear) MS5S...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Motors Figure 6-208 Name Notation Function Motor Feed motor Paper folding motor Guide motor Paper positioning plate motor Alignment motor Stitcher motor (rear) Stitcher motor (front) Paper pushing plate motor Table 6-208 6-7...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Solenoids SL1S SL2S SL4S Figure 6-209 Name Notation Function Solenoid SL1S No. 1 paper deflecting plate solenoid SL2S No. 2 paper deflecting plate solenoid SL4S Feed plate contact solenoid Table 6-209 6-8...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PCBs Figure 6-20 Reference Name Saddle stitcher controller PCB Paper sensor PCB Table 6-20 6-9...
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) and Check Pins by PCB This section discusses the LED s and check pins used in the machine that are needed in the field. Caution: The VRs and check pins not discussed in this section are for factory use only. Making adjustments and checks using these will require special tools and instruments and adjustments must be to high accuracy.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Saddle Stitcher Controller PCB Figure 6-26 Switch Function DIPSW1 (bits 1-2) Starts correction of discrepancy between stitching position and folding position. DIPSW1 (bits 6-8) Stores corrected settings for stapling position and folding position. Starts correction of discrepancy between stitching position and folding position. Table 6-26 6-2...
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING III. TROUBLESHOOTING Finisher Unit Fault in communication with host machine Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Finisher controller PCB, Turn the host machine OFF End. Host machine DC then ON. Is the problem controller PCB corrected? Wiring Is the wiring between the Correct it.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Faulty height sensor (communication) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Finisher controller PCB Turn the host machine OFF End. then ON. Is the problem corrected? Wiring Is the wiring between the Correct the wiring. finisher controller PCB and the sensors normal? Power supply Measure the voltage between...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Faulty height sensor (adjustment) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Adjustment Try making adjustments using End. the DIP switch once again. Is the problem corrected? Wiring Is the wiring between the Correct the wiring. finisher controller PCB and sensors normal? Power supply Measure the voltage between...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Faulty alignment motor Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Alignment plate home Check the alignment plate Replace the sensor. position sensor (PI6) home position sensor. Is it normal? Wiring Is the wiring between the Correct the wiring. finisher controller PCB and the alignment plate motor normal? Alignment plate...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 10. Faulty stapler shift motor Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Stapler shift home Check the stapler shift home Replace the sensor. position sensor (PI7) position sensor. Is the sensor normal? Wiring Is the wiring between the Correct the wiring. finisher controller PCB and the stapler shift motor normal?
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 12. Faulty swing motor (related to PI18) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Swinging mechanism Turn the delivery motor in Correct the swinging reverse by hand. Does the mechanism. swing guide move up and down? Swing guide open sensor Is the swing guide open Replace the sensor.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 14. Faulty swing motor (related to PI20) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Swing motor clock Check the swing motor clock Replace the sensor. sensor (PI20) sensor. Is the sensor normal? Finisher controller PCB Does the voltage of the swing Replace the finisher motor between J11-6 and -7 controller PCB.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 17. Faulty tray-1 motor (related to M5) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Does the tray-1 move up/ Go to step 2. down? Go to step 4. Is the motor supplied Go to step 3. withpower by the finisher controller PCB as soon as the Finisher controller PCB Replace the finisher...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 20. Faulty second feed motor (related to PI5) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Second feed motor (M8) Does the second feed motor in Replace the second reverse at a specific timing? feed motor or the finisher controller PCB.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 22. Faulty second feed motor (related to MS3) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Safety range switch Check the safety range Replace the switch. (MS3) switch. Is the switch normal? Is the safety range detection Correct mechanical switch passed correctly? operation.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Saddle Stitcher Unit Faulty paper positioning plate Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Paper positioning plate Check the paper positioning Replace the sensor. home position sensor plate home position sensor. Is (PI7S) the sensor normal? Saddle stitcher controller Do the paper positioning Replace the saddle plates operate at a specific...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Faulty guide motor Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Guide home position Check the guide home Replace the sensor. sensor (PI13S) position sensor. Is the sensor normal? Saddle stitcher controller Does the guide motor operate Replace the saddle at a specific timing? stitcher controller PCB.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Faulty stitcher Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Stitcher (installation) Are the front and rear Install them correctly. stitchers and bases installed correctly? Stitching home position Is the stitching home position Replace the front or switch (MS7S/MS5S) switch of the front and the rear stitcher.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Faulty paper pushing plate motor (related to PI15S) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Paper pushing top Check the paper pushing plate Replace the sensor. position sensor (PI15S) top position sensor. Is the sensor normal? Saddle stitcher controller Does the paper pushing plate Replace the saddle motor operate at a specific...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnected sensor connector (related to PI13S) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Guide home position Are the connectors of the Connect the sensor (PI13S; guide home position sensor connectors. disconnected) and the saddle stitcher controller PCB connected correctly? Wiring Is the wiring between the Correct the wiring.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 11. Disconnected sensor connector (PI15S) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Paper pushing plate Are the connectors of the Connect the home position top paper pushing plate top connectors. position sensor (PI15S; position sensor and the saddle disconnected) stitcher controller PCB connected correctly? Wiring...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 13. Faulty microswitch (related to MS2S) Cause Step Checks Yes/No Action Switch actuator Check the switch actuator of Correct the the front door. Do the switch mechanism. and the sensor operate correctly? Front door switch Check the front door switch. Replace the switch.
APPENDIX A. FINISHER UNIT GENERAL D. FINISHER UNIT CIRCUIT TIMING CHART ......A-1 DIAGRAM ......... A-14 B. SADDLE STITCHER UNIT E. SADDLE STITCHER UNIT GENERAL TIMING CHART ..A-2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ....A-18 C. SIGNAL AND ABBREVIATIONS ....... A-3...
A. FINISHER UNIT GENERAL TIMING CHART A4, 2 Sheets, 1-Point Stapling (rear), 1 Set Operation start signal Host machine delivery signal Operation Inlet sensor (PI1) Delivery sensor (PI2) Inlet feed motor (M9) First feed motor (M1) Second feed motor (M8) Delivery motor (M2) Staple tray sensor (PI4) Alignment motor (M3)
C. SIGNAL AND ABBREVIATIONS The following presents the abbreviations of signals used in this manual and in drawings, and the mean- ings of each signal. Reference: Signals enclosed by brackets [ ] are electrical signals. However, the state “1” or “0” of these analog signals cannot be indicated.
D. FINISHER UNIT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM SWING_GUIDE_UNIT SWING_UNIT FEED_UNIT PI10 PI20 Swing guide Swing guide PI18 Stapling tray sensor Alignment plate Alignment motor Delivery motor Swing motor Swing motor clock sensor Delivery sensor closed detecting closed detecting Safety zone switch Door swich Delivery motor home position sensor Swing guide open sensor...
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SHUTTER_UNIT FEED_UNIT BUF_P_UNIT ENT_FEED_UNIT Stapler shift home PI16 position sensor Height sensor Belt escape solenoid Buffer inlet solenoid Door open sensor PI15 Inlet feed motor PI14 PI17 Shutter closed Inlet sensor Flapper solenoid detecting swich Joint sensor Buffor path Buffer path inlet Buffer outlet Shutter open sensor solenoid...
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UPTRY_UNIT PI25 LOWTRY_UNIT Tray-2 home Tray-1 home position sensor position sensor PI12 PI11 J135 Tray-1 lift motor J130 Tray-1 paper sensor Tray-2 paper 03XR-6Y-P 03XR-6Y-P sensor Tray-2 lift motor Staple switch J201 J115 J8010 8-292112-3 PHNR-9-H 8-292112-3 J116 J138 PHNR-9-H 1-172075-1 CABLE_UPTRY J222L...