Epson C1100 - AcuLaser Color Laser Printer, Service Manual

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EPSON AcuLaser C1100 Revision B
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1.16.4 Warning Messages and Troubleshooting.................................................. 62
1.16.5 Service Call Error Messages..................................................................... 63
1.17 Expanding the RAM.......................................................................................... 65
1.18 Handling Precautions......................................................................................... 66
1.18.1 Precautions When Turning Off the Power................................................ 66
1.18.2 Precautions for High Temperature Parts................................................... 66
1.19 Status Sheet ....................................................................................................... 67
1.20 Engine Status Sheet ........................................................................................... 70
1.21 Recommended Operating Environment
(Host PC) .................................................................................................................. 71
1.22 Paper Handling Algorithm ................................................................................ 72
Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Print Process ........................................................................................................ 75
2.1.1 Print Process Overview............................................................................... 75
2.1.2 Print Process Diagram ................................................................................ 76
2.1.3 Technical Explanation of Print Process ...................................................... 77
2.2 Flow of Print Data ............................................................................................... 86
2.2.1 Data Flow.................................................................................................... 86
2.3 Drive Transmission Path .................................................................................... 87
2.3.1 DRIVE ASSY FEED .................................................................................. 87
2.3.2 MOTOR ASSY P/R, DRIVE ASSY PRO ................................................. 88
2.3.3 MOTOR ASSY MAG, MOTOR ASSY ROT............................................ 89
2.3.4 MOTOR ASSY DUP.................................................................................. 90
2.3.5 MOTOR ASSY FSR................................................................................... 91
2.3.6 MOTOR-PH ............................................................................................... 92
2.4 Paper Feed ........................................................................................................... 93
2.4.1 MSI (Multi Sheet Inserter).......................................................................... 94
2.4.2 Registration & FUSER ............................................................................... 95
2.4.3 500 Paper Feeder ........................................................................................ 97
2.4.4 Duplex......................................................................................................... 99
2.5 Xerographic ....................................................................................................... 100
2.5.1 ROS........................................................................................................... 101
2.5.2 Photoconductor Unit ................................................................................. 102
2.5.3 Development............................................................................................. 104
2.5.4 Second BTR & FUSER ............................................................................ 106
2.6 Electrical............................................................................................................ 107
2.7 Operating Modes ............................................................................................... 109
2.8 Control............................................................................................................... 110
2.8.1 Paper size control...................................................................................... 110
2.8.2 Control of laser radiation .......................................................................... 110
2.8.3 Process control.......................................................................................... 110
2.8.4 Belt position control ................................................................................. 113
2.8.5 Adjustment of the FUSER fixing temperature ......................................... 113
2.8.6 FUSER safety circuit ................................................................................ 113
2.8.7 Detection of service life of consumables and periodical replacement parts....
113
2.9 Flying-start printing........................................................................................... 114
2.10 Detection Mechanisms .................................................................................... 115
2.11 Principle of Electric Circuit Operation............................................................ 117
2.11.1 Main Features ......................................................................................... 117
2.11.2 Outline Specifications............................................................................. 117
Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Procedure for troubleshooting ........................................................................... 120
3.1.1 Procedure for troubleshooting .................................................................. 120
3.1.2 Checking Installation Status ..................................................................... 120
3.1.3 Precautions in Performing Troubleshooting Work................................... 121
3.1.4 Notes on Using FIP................................................................................... 122
3.1.5 Warming-Up Flowchart at Power-ON ..................................................... 123
3.2 FIP ..................................................................................................................... 124
3.2.1 Outline ...................................................................................................... 124
3.2.2 FIP Procedure ........................................................................................... 124
3.3 FIP according to the printer message ................................................................ 125
3.3.1 List of Errors and Warnings ..................................................................... 125
3.3.2 List of Service Request............................................................................. 130
3.3.3 Error Code FIP.......................................................................................... 134
3.4 Printing Quality-related Trouble ....................................................................... 242
3.4.1 Printing-quality troubleshooting Entry Chart ........................................... 242
3.4.2 Printing quality-related FIP ...................................................................... 244
3.5 Abnormal Noise-related Trouble....................................................................... 267
3.5.1 Abnormal noise-related troubleshooting entry chart ................................ 267
3.5.2 Abnormal Noise-related FIP..................................................................... 268
3.6 Test Print ........................................................................................................... 274
3.6.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 274