Xerox DocuColor 12/DCCS50, Service Manual

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Overview
Principles of Operation
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Overview
This chapter describes the electrical and mechanical components of the Mailbox/Sorter and
Offset Catch Tray optional accessories. The Mailbox/Sorter is a single set of hardware whose
functionality is determined by the configuration of the machine to which it is connected.
The Mailbox/Sorter performs these primary functions:
•
Decurls finished copies for easier paper stacking and handling
• When attached to the DocuColor 12/Document Centre Color Series 50 (DC) it:
–
Collates finished copies by stacking them into bins
– Collates finished copies by sorting into bins
– Stacks into one pile or into an offset pile finished copies onto an Offset Catch Tray
(OCT)
• When attached to the Digital Networked Copier/Printer (DC/P) or the Digital Networked
Printer (PR), the Mailbox/Sorter can function as:
–
A printer, stacking finished copies into bins (mailboxes) assigned by a user
– A copier/printer, stacking finished copies onto the Offset Catch Tray (OCT) in one
pile or in offset piles
The Mailbox/Sorter, shown in Figure 1 , always includes a Decurler Assembly and a Mailbox/
Sorter Assembly.
The Offset Catch Tray (OCT) is another optional accessory that can be used with a machine
alone or combined with the Mailbox/Sorter.
This Chapter will cover the following:
•
Overview
• Mailbox/Sorter Electrical Connections
• Mailbox/Sorter PWBAs
• Print Transport through the Mailbox/Sorter
• Offset Catch Tray (OCT)
• Mailbox/Sorter Operation.
The Mailbox/Sorter is an optional accessory to the DC, CP and LP machines. It connects to the
right (output) side of the machine using a sliding rail which attaches to the lower front frame of
the machine. This rail provides a sliding track that allows for 300 mm of separation between the
Mailbox/Sorter and the machine for clearing of paper jams.
Figure 1 Mailbox/Sorter attached to the machine
This same hardware accessory can function either as a Sorter or as a Mailbox. The function of
this accessory is determined by the type of machine and the software configuration installed.
Table 1 shows the different types of machine configurations, which then determines the type of
function for the Mailbox/Sorter accessory.
Table 1 Machine Configurations for Mailbox/Sorter
Machine
Type
Machine
Configuration
Sorter / Mailbox
Function
Digital Copier (DC) Image Input Terminal (IIT) Sorter
Digital Network Printer (PR) Digital Front End (DFE) Mailbox
Digital Copier (DC)
and
Digital Network Printer (PR)
Image Input Terminal (IIT)
and
Digital Front End (DFE)
Mailbox
Mailbox/Sorter Assembly
Decurler
Offset Catch Tray
(OCT)
Mailbox/Sorter Bins (1-10)