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Ricoh Aficio 250 Service Manual
Ricoh Aficio 250 Service Manual
SERVICE MANUAL
000846MIU
RICOH GROUP COMPANIES
RICOH GROUP COMPANIES
A250/B001
SERVICE MANUAL
A250/B001
SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING
The Service Manual contains information
regarding service techniques, procedures,
processes and spare parts of office equipment
distributed by Ricoh Corporation. Users of this
manual should be either service trained or
certified by successfully completing a Ricoh
Technical Training Program.
Untrained and uncertified users utilizing
information contained in this service manual to
repair or modify Ricoh equipment risk personal
injury, damage to property. or loss of warranty
protection.
Ricoh Corporation
000845MIU
LEGEND
DOCUMENTATION HISTORY
REV. NO. DATE COMMENTS
* 7/99 Original Printing
1/00 B001 Addition
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERALL INFORMATION
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
SM i A250
2.5 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION .................................. 2-44
2.5.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 2-44
2.5.2 TRANSFER CURRENT SETTINGS .............................................. 2-45
2.5.3 TRANSFER ROLLER CLEANING ................................................. 2-46
2.6 PAPER FEED ......................................................................................... 2-47
2.6.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 2-47
2.6.2 BUILT-IN TRAY ............................................................................. 2-48
2.6.3 BY-PASS TRAY............................................................................. 2-51
2.6.4 PAPER REGISTRATION ............................................................... 2-53
2.6.5 MISFEED DETECTION ................................................................. 2-54
2.7 IMAGE FUSING...................................................................................... 2-57
2.7.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 2-57
2.7.2 FUSING UNIT DRIVE .................................................................... 2-58
2.7.3 PRESSURE ROLLER/PAPER EXIT .............................................. 2-59
2.7.4 FUSING UNIT DRIVE RELEASE................................................... 2-59
2.7.5 FUSING TEMPERATURE CONTROL ........................................... 2-60
2.7.6 OVERHEAT PROTECTION........................................................... 2-63
2.7.7 ENERGY SAVER MODE ............................................................... 2-63
INSTALLATION
3. INSTALLATION........................................................................... 3-1
3.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL ............................................................................ 3-2
3.1.3 MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 3-3
3.1.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS.............................................................. 3-4
3.2 COPIER INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 3-5
3.2.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ..................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2 COPIER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................................... 3-6
3.3 ADF INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 3-10
3.3.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ................................................................... 3-10
3.3.2 ADF INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................................. 3-11
3.4 PAPER TRAY UNIT (1 TRAY) INSTALLATION ..................................... 3-14
3.4.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ................................................................... 3-14
3.4.2 PAPER TRAY UNIT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE..................... 3-15
3.5 PAPER TRAY UNIT (2 TRAYS) INSTALLATION ................................... 3-18
3.5.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ................................................................... 3-18
3.5.2 PAPER TRAY UNIT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE..................... 3-19
3.6 1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION ............................................................ 3-23
3.6.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ................................................................... 3-23
3.6.2 1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE............................ 3-24
3.7 PLATEN COVER INSTALLATION.......................................................... 3-29
3.7.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ................................................................... 3-29
3.7.2 PLATEN COVER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................... 3-29
3.8 EXTENDED MEMORY BOARD INSTALLATION ................................... 3-30
3.8.1 ACCESSORY CHECK ................................................................... 3-30
A250 ii SM
3.8.2 EXTENDED MEMORY BOARD INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 3-31
3.9 DRUM HEATER INSTALLATION (OPTION) .......................................... 3-32
3.10 OPTICS ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATER INSTALLATION
(OPTION).............................................................................................. 3-33
3.11 TRAY HEATER INSTALLATION .......................................................... 3-34
SERVICE TABLES
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
SM iii A250
Rev. 10/99
SERVICE TABLES
SM iii A250
5.1 PM TABLE ................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 HOW TO CLEAR THE MAINTENANCE COUNTER ................................ 5-2
A250 iv SM
Rev. 05/2000
TROUBLESHOOTING
7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 7-1
7.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1 SUMMARY....................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 SC CODE DESCRIPTIONS............................................................. 7-2
7.2 BLOWN FUSE TABLE............................................................................ 7-10
7.3 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DEFECTS................................................ 7-10
7.3.1 SWITCHES .................................................................................... 7-10
7.3.2 SENSORS ..................................................................................... 7-11
7.4 COPY QUALITY ..................................................................................... 7-12
7.4.1 LOW IMAGE DENSITY.................................................................. 7-12
7.5 FIRMWARE HISTORY ........................................................................... 7-14
7.5.1 A250 FIRMWARE MODIFICATION HISTORY .............................. 7-14
SM v A250
Rev. 05/2000
A250 vi SM
3.8 PAPER END SENSOR REPLACEMENT ............................................... 9-20
3.9 VERTICAL TRANSPORT SENSOR REPLACEMENT ........................... 9-20
3.10 PAPER SIZE SWITCH REPLACEMENT.............................................. 9-21
SM vii A250
AND SWAPFTL
SWAPBOX INSTALLATION MANUAL
4. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................ 12-7
4.1 SWAPBOX RESOURCE CONFLICT ...................................................... 12-7
4.11 IRQ AND I/O ADDRESS ................................................................. 12-7
4.1.2 MEMORY ADDRESS...................................................................... 12-7
4.2 FAILED TO OPEN PCCARD ERRORS................................................... 12-8
4.2.1 TIMELAG TO LOADING DRIVER................................................... 12-8
4.2.3 RESOURCE CONFLICT................................................................. 12-8
4.3 INVALID DYNAMIC LINK CALL FROM SWAPENUM ERROR .............. 12-9
4.4 SWAPFTL PROBLEM WITH NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS ...................... 12-9
4.4.1 WINDOWS AND PC CARD DRIVER VERSION............................. 12-9
4.4.2 SYSTEM SUMMERY ...................................................................... 12-9
4.5 COMPLETE UNINSTALL ...................................................................... 12-10
BINARY UTILITY OPERATION MANUAL
SWAPFTL
2. OPERATION............................................................................... 13-2
2.1 PROGRAMMING A FLASH MEMORY CARD ......................................... 13-2
2.1.1 GETTING A SOURCE FILE............................................................ 13-2
2.1.2 PROGRAMMING A CARD WITH THE SOURCE ........................... 13-2
2.2 DOWNLOADING TO A MACHINE........................................................... 13-4
2.3 SAVING DATA TO A FILE....................................................................... 13-4
A250 viii SM
3.1.3 FILE – SAVE................................................................................... 13-5
3.14 FILE – SAVE AS .............................................................................. 13-6
3.2 VIEW MENU ............................................................................................ 13-6
3.2.1 VIEW – TOOLBAR.......................................................................... 13-6
3.2.2 VIEW – STATUS BAR .................................................................... 13-6
3.3 IMAGE MENU.......................................................................................... 13-7
3.3.1 IMAGE – ERASE ............................................................................ 13-7
3.3.2 IMAGE – READ .............................................................................. 13-8
3.3.3 IMAGE – WRITE............................................................................. 13-9
3.3.4 IMAGE – VERIFICATION ............................................................. 13-10
3.4 HELP MUNU.......................................................................................... 13-11
3.4.1 HELP – ABOUT SWAPUTI ........................................................... 13-11
SM ix A250
A250 x SM
FAX UNIT A891
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. INSTALLATION........................................................................... 3-1
3.1 FAX UNIT ................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 EXFUNC BOARD (FAX FUNCTION UPGRADE) ................................... 3-10
SM i A250
3.3 PCFE UNIT (PC-FAX EXPANDER UPGRADE) ..................................... 3-12
3.4 HANDSET (USA MODELS ONLY) ......................................................... 3-15
3.5 EXMEM BOARD (EXPANSION MEMORY)............................................ 3-16
A250 ii SM
Rev. 02/2000
7. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................. 7-1
7.1 ERROR CODES ....................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 FAX SC CODES ..................................................................................... 7-10
7.2.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 7-10
7.2.2 SC1201 .......................................................................................... 7-10
7.2.3 SC1207 .......................................................................................... 7-10
7.2.4 FAX SC CODE TABLE .................................................................. 7-11
7.3 ROM HISTORY....................................................................................... 7-12
7.3.1 ROM HISTORY – A891 ................................................................. 7-12
SM iii A250
A250 iv SM
ISDN UNIT A890
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INSTALLATION........................................................................... 1-1
1.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................................. 1-1
1.2 USER LEVEL PROGRAMMING ............................................................... 1-3
1.3 SERVICE LEVEL PROGRAMMING ......................................................... 1-4
3. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 3-1
3.1 ERROR CODES ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 D-CHANNEL LAYER MANAGEMENT............................................. 3-2
3.1.2 D-CHANNEL, LAYER 1 ................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 D-CHANNEL LINK LAYER .............................................................. 3-2
3.1.4 D-CHANNEL NETWORK LAYER .................................................... 3-3
3.1.5 B-CHANNEL LINK LAYER............................................................... 3-3
3.1.6 B-CHANNEL NETWORK LAYER .................................................... 3-4
3.1.7 TRANSPORT LAYER ...................................................................... 3-4
3.1.8 SESSION LAYER ............................................................................ 3-5
3.1.9 DOCUMENT LAYER........................................................................ 3-6
3.1.10 PRESENTATION LAYER .............................................................. 3-6
3.2 G4CCU STATUS CODES ........................................................................ 3-7
3.2.1 LAYER 1 (PHYSICAL LAYER) ........................................................ 3-7
3.2.2 LAYER 2 (LINK LAYER) .................................................................. 3-7
3.2.3 NETWORK LAYER (LAYER 3)........................................................ 3-8
3.2.4 TRANSPORT LAYER (LAYER 4) .................................................... 3-8
3.2.5 SESSION LAYER, SESSION CONTROL LAYER
(LAYER 5)........................................................................................ 3-8
3.2.6 SESSION LAYER, DOCUMENT CONTROL LAYER
(LAYER 5)........................................................................................ 3-8
3.3 LEDS ........................................................................................................ 3-9
3.4 BACK-TO-BACK TEST........................................................................... 3-10
SM i A250
A250 ii SM
PRINTER CONTROLLER B305
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SM i A250
Rev. 04/2000
6. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 6-1
6.1 SC CODES ............................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 ERROR CODES ....................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 LED DISPLAY........................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.1 LOCATION....................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.2 FATAL ERROR................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 ROM HISTORY......................................................................................... 6-5
6.4.1 ROM HISTORY – B305 .................................................................... 6-5
A250 ii SM
Rev. 05/2000
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................ 2-1
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................2-1
2.2 UTILITY SOFTWARE SETUP ...................................................................2-1
2.2.1 PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMIN..................................................2-1
2.2.2 WEB STATUS MONITOR ................................................................2-2
2.3 SETTING UP THE NIB FOR VARIOUS NETWORKS...............................2-2
2.3.1 NETWARE NETWORKS ..................................................................2-3
2.3.2 TCP/IP NETWORKS ........................................................................2-3
Possible Problems with DHCP Parameter Settings ..............................2-4
2.3.3 NETBEUI NETWORKS ....................................................................2-4
2.3.4 APPLETALK (ETHERTALK) NETWORKS ........................................2-5
SM i A250
Rev. 01/00
OVERALL INFORMATION
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
SERVICE TABLES
TROUBLESHOOTING
4. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 4.1
4.1 SC CODE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 4-1
ROM HISTORY
SM i A250/B001
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES
PREVENTION OF PHYSICAL INJURY
1. Before disassembling or assembling parts of the copier and peripherals,
make sure that the copier power cord is unplugged.
2. The wall outlet should be near the copier and easily accessible.
3. Note that some components of the copier and the paper tray unit are
supplied with electrical voltage even if the main power switch is turned off.
4. If any adjustment or operation check has to be made with exterior covers off
or open while the main switch is turned on, keep hands away from electrified
or mechanically driven components.
5. If the “Start” key is pressed before the copier completes the warm-up period
(the “Start” key starts blinking red and green alternatively), keep hands away
from the mechanical and the electrical components as the copier starts
making copies as soon as the warm-up period is completed.
6. The inside and the metal parts of the fusing unit become extremely hot while
the copier is operating. Be careful to avoid touching those components with
your bare hands.
LASER SAFETY
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of
laser-based optical units in the field. The optical housing unit can only be repaired
in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is
replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not
repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all
chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement of
the optical subsystem is required.
WARNING
Use of controls, or adjustment, or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
POSITION 1
OVERALL INFORMATION
TAB
PAPER TRAY UNIT A860
Binary Utility
SwapFTL
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
POSITION 2
TAB
PAPER TRAY UNIT A861
B001 SERVICE MANUAL
INSTALLATION
POSITION 3
TAB
1-BIN SORTER A869
SERVICE TABLES
POSITION 4
TAB
FAX UNIT A891
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
POSITION 5
TAB
ISDN UNIT A890
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSITION 7
TAB
Information
Machine
Overall
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration: Desktop
Copy Process: Dry electrostatic transfer system
Originals: Sheet/Book
Original Size: Maximum A3/11" x 17"
Copy Paper Size: Maximum
A3/11" x 17"
Minimum
A5/81/2" x 51/2" sideways (Paper tray)
B6 lengthwise/51/2" x 81/2" (By-pass)
Custom sizes in the by-pass tray:
Width: 90 ~ 305 mm (3.5" ~ 12.0")
Length: 148 ~ 1,260 mm (5.8" ~ 49.6")
Copy Paper Weight: Paper Tray:
60 ~ 90 g/m2, 16 ~ 24 lb
By-pass:
60 ~ 162 g/m2, 16 ~ 43 lb
Reproduction Ratios: 3 Enlargement and 3 Reduction
SM 1-1 A250
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption:
NOTE: 1) Full system: Mainframe + ADF + 1-bin Sorter + Paper Tray Unit
2) Without the optional heaters, fax unit, and printer controller
A250 1-2 SM
SPECIFICATIONS
Information
Machine
Overall
Copying Speed in Multicopy mode (copies/minute):
A4 sideways/
A3/11" x 17" B4/81/2" x 14"
11" x 81/2"
Non-memory copy mode 15 10 11
Memory copy mode 18 10 12
SM 1-3 A250
SPECIFICATIONS
A250 1-4 SM
MACHINE CONFIGURATION
Information
Machine
Overall
A C
A250V501.WMF
SM 1-5 A250
PAPER PATH
3
A250V000.WMF
1. Optional ADF
2. By-pass feed tray
3. Optional paper tray (1 tray)
4. Paper tray
5. Optional 1-bin sorter
A250 1-6 SM
MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
Information
Machine
Overall
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21
11
20
12
13
14
15
16
19 18 17
A250V561.WMF
SM 1-7 A250
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
Magnetic Clutches
MC1 Paper Feed Starts paper feed from the tray. 14
MC2 By-pass Feed Starts paper feed from the by-pass table. 15
MC3 Vertical Transport Drives the vertical transport rollers. 18
MC4 Registration Drives the registration rollers. 13
Switches
Main Provides power to the machine. If this is
SW1 off, there is no power supplied to the 40
machine.
SW2 Right Door Switch 1 Cuts the +5 V LD dc power line. 30
Right Door Switch 2 Detects if the front door is open or not, and
SW3 cuts the +24 V dc power line for the main 31
motor and power pack.
Vertical Transport Detects if the front door is open or not, and
SW4 Cover Switch cuts the +24 V dc power line for the vertical 25
transport clutch.
SW5 Paper Size Detects paper size. 24
Sensors
Scanner HP Informs the CPU when the 1st and 2nd
S1 3
scanners are at home position.
Original Width Detects original width. This is one of the
S2 37
APS (Auto Paper Select) sensors.
Original Length 1 Detects original length. This is one of the
S3 6
APS (Auto Paper Select) sensors.
Original Length 2 Detects original length. This is one of the
S4 6
APS (Auto Paper Select) sensors.
S5 Toner Near-End Detects toner near-end. 21
Paper End Informs the CPU when the tray runs out of
S6 23
paper.
Paper Near-End Informs the CPU when the paper in the
S7 tray is almost finished. The printer 19
controller uses this sensor.
A250 1-8 SM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
Information
By-pass Tray Paper Informs the CPU that there is paper in the
Machine
Overall
S8 16
by-pass feed table.
S9 By-pass Paper Size Detects the paper size in the by-pass tray. 20
S10 Vertical Transport Detects misfeeds. 22
Registration Detects misfeeds and controls registration
S11 17
clutch off-on timing.
S12 Fusing Exit Detects misfeeds. 35
Exit Tray Paper Detects if there is paper on the exit tray or
S13 27
not.
Platen Cover Informs the CPU that the platen cover is in
S14 the up or down position (related to the 5
APS/ARE functions).
S15 AIO Set Informs the CPU that an AIO is installed. 33
PCBs
BICU Controls all base engine functions both
PCB1 44
directly and through other control boards.
PSU Provides dc power to the system and ac
PCB2 39
power to the fusing lamp and heaters.
IOB Controls the fusing lamp and the
PCB3 45
mechanical parts of the machine.
SBU Contains the CCD, and outputs a video
PCB4 8
signal to the BICU board.
PCB5 Lamp Stabilizer Stabilizes the power to the exposure lamp. 7
PCB6 LD Unit Controls the laser diode. 26
PCB7 Operation Panel Controls the operation panel. 36
PCB8 Memory (Option) Expands memory capacity. —
Printer Controller Receives print data from a PC.
PCB9 42
(Option)
FCU (Option) Controls all fax communications and fax
PCB10 43
features, in cooperation with the BICU.
NCU (Option) Switches the analog line between the fax
PCB11 47
unit and the external telephone.
Lamps
Exposure Lamp Applies high intensity light to the original
L1 2
for exposure.
L2 Fusing Lamp Heats the hot roller. 10
Heaters
Anti-condensation Turns on when the main switch is off to
H1 (Option) prevent moisture from forming on the 1
optics.
Drum (Option) Turns on when the main switch is off to
H2 prevent moisture from forming around the —
drum.
SM 1-9 A250
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
A250 1-10 SM
DRIVE LAYOUT
Information
Machine
Overall
5
3
4
A250V109.WMF
SM 1-11 A250
COPY PROCESS
6
1
OPC
–600 V 5
2
–100 V
–400 V
A250V507.WMF
1. DRUM CHARGE
In the dark, the charge roller gives a negative charge of –600 volts to the
organic photo-conductive (OPC) drum. The charge remains on the surface of
the drum because the OPC layer has a high electrical resistance in the dark.
2. LASER EXPOSURE
The processed data, scanned from the original, is retrieved from the memory
and transferred to the drum by a laser beam which forms an electrical latent
image on the drum surface. The amount of charge remaining as a latent image
on the drum depends on the laser beam intensity, about –100 volts, which is
controlled by the BICU board.
3. DEVELOPMENT
The development roller charges the toner with a negative bias of –400 volts.
Toner particles jump across to the drum and electrostatically attach to the
areas of the drum surface where the laser reduced the negative charge on the
drum.
A250 1-12 SM
COPY PROCESS
4. IMAGE TRANSFER
Information
Machine
Paper is fed to the area between the drum surface and the transfer roller at the
Overall
proper time for aligning the copy paper and the developed image on the drum
surface. Then, the transfer roller applies a high positive charge to the reverse
side of the paper. This positive charge pulls the toner particles from the drum
surface onto the paper. At the same time, the paper is electrostatically attracted
to the transfer roller.
5. PAPER SEPARATION
Paper separates from the drum as a result of the electrostatic attraction
between the paper and the transfer roller. The discharge plate helps separate
the paper from the drum.
6. CLEANING
The cleaning blade removes any toner remaining on the drum surface after the
image transfers to the paper.
7. QUENCHING
There is no quenching lamp. The power supply board applies 1.6 kVp-p (1.05
mA) 1 kHz AC to the charge roller. This current removes any remaining voltage
on the drum surface.
SM 1-13 A250
BOARD STRUCTURE
Scanner
Motor Flat Cable SBU
Scanner Sensors
LDD Photo
Harness Circuit Diode
Board
DF
Motor
DF
Drive
PCB IOB Polygon
Harness Mirror
DF Sensors, Motor
Solenoids
BICU
Laser Printer
Sensors, Solenoids,
Motors, Clutches Laser Synchronization
Signal = Fibre Optic Cable
PSU
EMB
Peripheral Sensors,
Motors, Solenoids,
Clutches
Flat Cable
A250V504.WMF
A250 1-14 SM
BOARD STRUCTURE
1.8.2 DESCRIPTION
Information
Machine
Overall
1. BICU (Base Engine and Image Control Unit)
The main board controls the following functions:
• Engine sequence
• Scanner, laser printer engine
• Timing control for peripherals
• Image processing, video control
• Operation control
• Various application boards (fax, printer)
• Machine control, system control
SM 1-15 A250
DETAILED SECTION DESCRIPTIONS
SCANNING
Descriptions
[E] [A] [D] [C]
Detailed
[G] [F] [B]
A250D003.WMF
An exposure lamp [A], a xenon lamp in this model, illuminates the original. The 1st,
2nd, 3rd mirrors, and lens [B] reflect the image onto the CCD (charge coupled
device) [C]. The SBU (Sensor Board Unit) consists of the CCD and the lens.
The 1st scanner [D] consists of the exposure lamp, a reflector [E], and the 1st
mirror [F].
The exposure lamp is energized by a DC supply to avoid uneven light intensity as
the 1st scanner moves in the sub-scan direction. The entire exposure lamp surface
is frosted to ensure even exposure in the main scan direction.
The light reflected by the reflector is of almost equal intensity to the light from the
exposure lamp, to reduce shadows on pasted originals.
An optics anti-condensation heater [G] is available as an option. It can be installed
on the left side of the scanner unit. It turns on whenever the power cord is plugged
in and the machine is in off condition.
SM 2-1 A250
SCANNING
[A]
[E]
[D]
[C]
[B] [D]
A250D001.WMF
The scanner drive motor [A] (a stepper motor) drives the 1st and 2nd scanners [B,
C] through the timing belts [D], scanner drive pulley [E], and the Accuride rail at the
rear.
Book Mode
The main CPU controls and operates the scanner drive motor. In full size mode,
the 1st scanner speed is 92 mm/s during scanning. The 2nd scanner speed is half
that of the 1st scanner.
In reduction or enlargement mode, the scanning speed depends on the
magnification ratio (M: 0.5 to 2.00). The returning speed is always the same,
whether in full size or magnification mode.
Changing the scanner drive motor speed changes the magnification in the sub-
scan direction. Use SP mode (SP4-101) to adjust this.
In the main scan direction, magnification is done by image processing on the BICU
(Base Engine Image Control Unit) board. Adjust magnification in the main scan
direction with SP4-008.
ADF Mode
The scanners remain in their home position (the scanner H.P sensor detects the
1st scanner) to scan the original. The ADF motor feeds the original through the
ADF.
In reduction/enlargement mode, changing the ADF motor speed adjusts the image
length in the sub-scan direction (adjust with SP6-007). The BICU board adjusts the
magnification in the main scan direction, in the same way as in book mode (adjust
with SP4-008).
A250 2-2 SM
SCANNING
[B]
[B]
Descriptions
Detailed
[A]
A250D526.WMF
[A] [C]
A250D002.WMF
In the optics cavity, there are four reflective sensors in the 115 V machines, and six
reflective sensors in the 230 V machines. These are the original width sensors [A]
and the original length sensors [B], and they detect the length and width of the
original. They are also known as the APS (Auto Paper Selection) sensors.
While the main switch is on, these sensors are active and the original size data is
always sent to the CPU. However, the CPU checks the data only when the platen
cover is opened.
The main CPU takes the original size data when the platen cover sensor [C]
activates. This is when the platen is about 15 cm above the exposure glass. At this
time, only the sensor(s) located underneath the original receive the reflected light
and switch on. The other sensor(s) remain off. The main CPU can recognize the
original size from the on/off signals from the APS sensors.
If the copy is made with the platen fully open, the main CPU decides the original
size from the sensor outputs when the Start key is pressed.
SM 2-3 A250
SCANNING
A250 2-4 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Data from SBU
Detailed
IPU
LD Unit
Magnification
FCI
Filtering
Printer Gamma VCU
Correction
ID Gamma
Correction
LD Controller
A250D500.WMF
The CCD generates an analog video signal. The SBU (Sensor Board Unit)
converts the analog signal to an 8-bit digital signal, then it sends the digital signal
to the BICU (Base-engine and Image Control Unit) board.
The BICU board is divided into two image processing blocks; the IPU (Image
Processing Unit), and memory.
• IPU: Auto shading, filtering, magnification, gamma (γ) correction, and
gradation processing
Finally, the BICU board sends the video data to the LD unit at the correct time.
LD unit is divided into two blocks, VCU (Video Control Unit) and LD controller.
• VCU: FCI (Fine Character Image) – Smoothing, Printer gamma (γ)
correction
• LD controller: LD print timing control
SM 2-5 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
The user can select the mode that best suits their original with the following user
tool: User Tools - General Features - 08. Image Adjustment.
Notice that there is a “Service Mode” for each of the text, text/photo, and photo
original modes. This is a customizable mode, with a range of SP modes that can
be adjusted to meet user requirements that are not covered by the other original
modes.
For details of the SP modes that can be used to adjust the image quality for all the
original modes, see the Image Processing Summary section.
A250 2-6 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Detailed
EVEN
Z/C
A/D IPU
AGC Vin
Reference
ref
Controller
Analog
Processing IC
A250D502.WMF
The CCD converts the light reflected from the original into an analog signal. The
CCD line has 7,450 pixels and the resolution is 600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm).
The CCD has two output lines, for odd and even pixels, to the analog processing
IC. The analog processing IC does the following to the signals from the CCD:
1. Z/C (Zero Clamp):
Adjusts the black level reference for even pixels to match the odd pixels.
2. Signal Composition:
A switching device merges the analog signals for the odd and even pixels from
the CCD.
3. Signal Amplification:
Operational amplifiers in the AGC circuit amplify the analog signal. The CPU on
the BICU board controls the maximum gains of the operational amplifiers.
After the processing mentioned above, the A/D converter converts the analog
signals to 8-bit signals. This gives a value to each pixel on a scale of 256 grades.
Then, the digitized image data goes to the BICU board.
SM 2-7 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
[A]
A250D004.WMF
In the SBU
ADS prevents the background of an original from appearing on copies.
The copier scans the image density area [A] detected by the ADS sensoras shown
in the diagram. This corresponds to a few mm at one end of the main scan line. As
the scanner scans down the page, the IPU on the BICU detects the peak white
level for each scan line. The IPU determines the reference value for the A/D
conversion for a particular scan line using the peak white level for that scan line.
Then, the IPU sends the reference value to the reference controller circuit on the
SBU.
When scanning an original with a gray background, the density of the gray area is
the peak white level density. Therefore, the original background will not appear on
copies. ADS corrects for any changes in background density down the page,
because peak level data is taken for each scan line.
As with previous digital copiers, the user can select manual image density when
selecting auto image density mode and the machine will use both settings when
processing the original.
In the IPU
After the SBU process, the IPU board removes more background by adjusting the
white level.
If the user selects a “Service Mode” original type with the user tools, these two
ADS process can be either enabled or disabled (SP4-936, SP4-937), and the
amount of white level change can be adjusted (SP4-938).
A250 2-8 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Detailed
• Magnification
• Filtering (MTF and smoothing)
• ID gamma (γ) correction
• Binary picture processing
• Error diffusion
• Dithering
• Video path control
• Test pattern generation
The image data then goes to either the LD controller or the FCI depending on the
selected copy modes.
Auto Shading
A250D517.WMF
As with previous digital copiers, there are two auto shading methods. One is black
level correction and the other is white level correction. Auto shading corrects errors
in the signal level for each pixel.
SM 2-9 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
A250 2-10 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
and with 08. Image Adjustment in the user tools). If the user selects one of the
Detailed
original modes known as “Service Mode”, the gamma curve can be selected with
SP4-928.
If “0” is selected with SP 4-928, the scanner gamma curve is either AE or NAE,
depending on the selected original mode (text, photo, etc.).
The four gamma (γ) correction curves and their characteristics are as follows:
• Non Auto Exposure ID linear (NAE): Corrects the image data in proportion to the
original density.
• Auto Exposure ID linear (AE): Removes the background from the image data to
some extent and corrects the rest of the image data in proportion to the original
density.
• Reflection Ratio ID Linear (Linear): Uses the image data without correction.
• Removed background (SP): Removes the background area completely and
corrects the rest of the image data in proportion to the original density.
NAE
AE
SP
Original Density
Removed Background
A250D550.WMF
SM 2-11 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
[A]
A250D504.WMF
When making a copy using the ADF, the magnification circuit creates a mirror
image. This is because the scanning starting position in the main scan direction is
at the other end of the scan line in ADF mode (compared with platen mode). In
platen mode, the original is placed face down on the exposure glass, and the
corner at [A] is at the start of the main scan. The scanner moves down the page. In
ADF mode, the ADF feeds the leading edge of the original to the DF exposure
glass, and the opposite top corner of the original is at the main scan start position.
To create the mirror image, the CPU stores each line a LIFO (Last In First Out)
memory.
A250 2-12 SM
Rev. 12/99 IMAGE PROCESSING
Filtering
Image adjustment (08) in the user tools
Mode Default
Text Toner Saving Normal Sharp (Service Mode)
Text/Photo — Photo Priority Text Priority (Service Mode)
Photo Coarse Press Print Glossy Print (Service Mode)
Descriptions
Detailed
Overview
There are some software filters for enhancing the desired image qualities of the
selected original mode. These filters are the MTF filter, the smoothing filter, and
independent dot erase.
The MTF filter emphasizes sharpness and is used in Text and Text/Photo modes.
The smoothing filter is used in Photo mode, except for Glossy Photo mode (Glossy
Photo mode is one of the photo modes that can be selected with User Tools -
General Features - 08. Image Adjustment). In Glossy Photo mode, the MTF filter is
used.
Independent dot erase removes unwanted dots from the image.
SM 2-13 A250
1. Text in Service Mode
A250
Level Week Strong
SP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Main Scan: Filter Confficient 0 1 3 1 3 1 3 3 4 1 3 15 3 1 1 15 4 15 3 3 3 15 3 3
Sub-scan: Filter Confficient 0 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 4 2 2 11 3 1 2 11 4 13 2 8 3 13 2 3
Main Scan: Filter Strength 0 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 5 0 0 3 5 3 0 0 0 3 0 0
Sub-scan: Filter Strength 0 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 3 5 6 0 3 5 3 0 5 0 4 6 6
IMAGE PROCESSING
2-14
Sub • Strength: 4-916-006 5
(126% ~ 159%)
Main • Confficient: 4-915-003
•3
Sub • Confficient: 4-915-007 3
Main • Strength: 4-916-003 5
Sub • Strength: 4-916-007 5
(160% ~ 200%)
Main • Confficient: 4-915-004
•4
Sub • Confficient: 4-915-008 4
Main • Strength: 4-916-004 5
Sub • Strength: 4-916-008 5
A250D601.WMF
SM
SM
2. Text/Phot in Service Mode
Level Week Strong
SP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Main Scan: Filter Confficient 0 1 3 1 3 1 3 3 4 1 3 15 3 1 1 15 4 15 3 3 3 15 3 3
Sub-scan: Filter Confficient 0 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 4 2 2 11 3 1 2 11 4 13 2 8 3 13 2 3
Main Scan: Filter Strength 0 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 5 0 0 3 5 3 0 0 0 3 0 0
Sub-scan: Filter Strength 0 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 3 5 6 0 3 5 3 0 5 0 4 6 6
Text in Service Mode
(50% ~ 89%)
Main • Confficient: 4-915-009
•3
Sub • Confficient: 4-915-014 3
Main • Strength: 4-916-009 3
Sub • Strength: 4-916-014 3
(90% ~ 95%)
Main • Confficient: 4-915-010
•3
Sub • Confficient: 4-915-015 3
Main • Strength: 4-916-010 3
2-15
Sub • Strength: 4-916-015 3
(96% ~ 125%)
Main • Confficient: 4-915-011
•1
Sub • Confficient: 4-915-016 2
Main • Strength: 4-916-011 5
Sub • Strength: 4-916-016 5
(126% ~ 159%)
Main • Confficient: 4-915-012
•1
Sub • Confficient: 4-915-017 2
Main • Strength: 4-916-012 5
Sub • Strength: 4-916-017 5
(160% ~ 200%)
Main • Confficient: 4-915-013
•1
Sub • Confficient: 4-915-018 2
Main • Strength: 4-916-013 5
Sub • Strength: 4-916-018 5
A250D602.WMF
IMAGE PROCESSING
A250
Detailed
Descriptions
IMAGE PROCESSING
When the user selects “Service Mode” for Photo original type (User Tools - General
Features - 08. Image Adjustment), the smoothing filter can be changed with SP4-
927. A stronger smoothing filter makes the image more blurred (1: Weak ~ 8:
Strong).
Normally, independent dot erase is done in the filtering stage. However, when the
user selects “Service Mode” for Text original type (User Tools - General Features -
08. Image Adjustment), independent dots may reappear in the image after the
binary picture processing. These independent dots are erased after gradation
processing.
SP4-939 changes the filter that is used for this process, and it can be also used to
disable this feature. A smaller matrix is more likely to remove dots.
A250 2-16 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Text/Photo — Photo Priority Text Priority (Service Mode)
Detailed
Photo Coarse Press Print Glossy Print (Service Mode)
Gradation Processing
Image adjustment (08) in the user tools
Mode Default
Text Toner Saving Normal Sharp (Service Mode)
Text/Photo — Photo Priority Text Priority (Service Mode)
Photo Coarse Press Print Glossy Print (Service Mode)
Overview
The 8-bit image data is converted into 1-bit data (there is no 8-bit greyscale
processing, only the 1-bit process known as binary picture processing).
However, different techniques are used, depending on the selected original type
(text, text/photo, photo) and user tool Image Adjustment setting.
These techniques are simple binary picture processing, error diffusion, and
dithering. To see which process is used, see the flow charts in the Image
Processing Summary section.
• Simple binary picture processing: Each video signal pixel is converted from 8-bit
to 1-bit (black and white image data) in accordance with a threshold value.
• Error diffusion: Error diffusion is a more complex process using a threshold value
and the values of nearby pixels in an 8 x 8 matrix. In text/photo mode, error
diffusion reduces the difference in contrast between light and dark areas of a
halftone image. In text mode, it prevents parts of low contrast text from
disappearing from the copy.
• Dithering: Each pixel is compared with a pixel in a dither matrix.
SM 2-17 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
In error diffusion or simple binary picture processing, there are two possible types
of threshold: constant threshold, and dynamic threshold.
• The type that is used depends on the selected original type (text, text/photo,
photo) and user tool Image Adjustment setting.
• However, if the user selects “Service Mode” for either Text or Text/Photo original
type (User Tools - General Features - 08. Image Adjustment), the thresholding
type can be changed with SP4-922.
Dithering is only used in Photo mode (except for Glossy Photo, in which error
diffusion is used).
A250 2-18 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
appear. However, a low ID contrast image cannot be copied.
Detailed
When used with error diffusion (Normal Text)
After error diffusion processing, dynamic thresholding uses 64 threshold values in
an 8 x 8 matrix. This process prevents low contrast text from disappearing.
If the user selects “Service Mode” for Text/Photo original type and the thresholding
type is changed from constant to dynamic, an error diffusion filter can be selected
with SP4-929-1 (No.1: 4 x 4 matrix and No.2: 8 x 8 matrix). The two selections are
prepared for future use to match original types which are not supported currently.
Therefore, at this moment SP4-929-1 should not be used.
Dithering
If the user selects “Service Mode” for Text/Photo original type, the dither matrix can
be selected with SP4-929-2. A larger value for this SP mode increases the number
of gradations. However, the image will not have much contrast.
SM 2-19 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
Optional
IPU DRAM
(48 MB)
Memory
Controller
CPU BUS
DRAM
BICU (16 MB)
A250D528.WMF
The BICU consists of the memory controller and the DRAM. The functions of each
device are as follows.
The data goes to the memory controller after binary picture processing. The data is
first compressed and then stored in the DRAM. When printing, the data from the
DRAM goes back to the memory controller, where it is decompressed and image
editing is done (e.g., image rotation, repeat image).
The memory capacity changes after installing optional memory on the BICU board,
as follows.
16 MB + Optional
Standard (16 MB)
(64 MB total)
A4 6% 80 99
Number of pages
ITU-T#4 (12% black) 35 99
A250 2-20 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Smoothing
Descriptions
Detailed
Main Scan Direction
4/4 3/4 2/4 1/4 0
Sub Scan
Direction
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
A250D554.WMF
SM 2-21 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
When toner saving in text mode is selected in the image adjustment sub-menu (08)
of the user tools menu, an 8 x 8 matrix filter reduces the number of black dots in
the image. As a result, less toner is used to create the latent image on the drum.
A250 2-22 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Detailed
Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes
ADS
MTF (Medium)
Filtering
I D G a m m a Correction
ID Control (Normal Text)
Printer
Gamma Printer Gamma Correction
Correction (Text)
A250D605.WMF
The “Toner Saving” setting uses the above processes, and also uses the toner
saving matrix.
SM 2-23 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
Text (Sharp)
This mode prevents the rear side of a thin original from being visible, and the copy
will have a lot of contrast.
Recommended Originals: Newspaper, originals through which the rear side is
visible.
ADS
MTF (Strong)
Filtering
I D G a m m a Correction
ID Control (Sharp Text)
Printer
Gamma Line Width Correction
Correction,
and Others
A250D606.WMF
A250 2-24 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Detailed
Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes
ADS • SP4-936-1
• SP4-937-1
• SP4-938-1
I D G a m m a Correction • SP4-940-1
ID Control (Sharp Text)
• SP4-939
Independent Dot Erase • SP4-935-1
Printer Line Width Correction
Gamma
Correction
and Others
Printer Gamma Correction
(Text)
A250D607.WMF
SM 2-25 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
ADS
MTF (Weak)
Filtering
I D G a m m a Correction
ID Control (Photo Priority)
Error Diffusion
Gradation (Constant Threshold)
Printer
Gamma Printer Gamma Correction
Correction (Text/Photo)
A250D608.WMF
A250 2-26 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Detailed
Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes
ADS
MTF (Medum)
Filtering
I D G a m m a Correction
ID Control (Text Priority)
Error Diffusion
Gradation (Constant Threshold)
Printer
Gamma Printer Gamma Correction
Correction (Text)
A250D609.WMF
SM 2-27 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
ADS • SP4-936-2
• SP4-937-2
• SP4-938-2
I D G a m m a Correction • SP4-940-2
ID Control (Text Priority)
A250D610.WMF
A250 2-28 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Detailed
Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes
• Auto Shading
• White/Black Line Erase • SP4-942, 4-943
Scanning Correction
Image • Scanner Gamma
Correction Correction (Non-ADS)
• Small Smoothing Filter
I D G a m m a Correction
ID Control (Coarse Print)
Dithering
Gradation (Matrix 53 Lines)
Printer
Gamma Printer Gamma Correction
Correction (Photo)
A250D611.WMF
SM 2-29 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
• Auto Shading
Scanning • White/Black Line Erase • SP4-942, 4-943
Image Correction
Correction • Scanner Gamma
Correction (Non-ADS)
I D G a m m a Correction
ID Control (Press Print)
Dithering
Gradation (Matrix 105 Lines)
Printer
Gamma Printer Gamma Correction
Correction (Photo)
A250D612.WMF
A250 2-30 SM
IMAGE PROCESSING
Descriptions
Detailed
Image Processing Flow Related SP Modes
• Auto Shading
Scanning • White/Black Line Erase • SP4-942, 4-943
Image Correction
Correction • Scanner Gamma
Correction (Non-ADS)
I D G a m m a Correction
ID Control (Glossy Photo)
Printer
Gamma Printer Gamma Correction
Correction (Photo)
A250D613.WMF
SM 2-31 A250
IMAGE PROCESSING
ADS • SP4-936-3
• SP4-937-3
Scanning • SP4-938-3
Image
Correction • Auto Shading
• White/Black Line Erase • SP4-918-3, 4-919-3
Correction
• Scanner Gamma • SP4-928-3
Correction (ADS or Non-
ADS by key selection of
the image density mode)
I D G a m m a Correction • SP4-940-3
ID Control (Coarse Print)
Dithering • SP4-929-2
Gradation (Matrix 105 Lines)
A250D614.WMF
A250 2-32 SM
LASER EXPOSURE
Descriptions
Detailed
[A]
[C]
[B]
A250D000.WMF
This machine uses a laser diode to produce electrostatic images on the OPC drum
[A] in the all-in-one cartridge [B]. The laser diode unit [C] converts image data from
the BICU board into laser pulses, and the optical components direct these pulses
to the drum.
Laser beam exposure on the drum creates the latent image. The laser beam
makes the main scan while drum rotation controls the sub-scan.
SM 2-33 A250
LASER EXPOSURE
[J]
[H]
[G] [D]
[F]
A250D306.WMF
The optical path from the laser diode to the drum is shown above.
The LD drive board [C] outputs the laser beam to the polygonal mirror [A] through
the cylindrical lens [B], which focus the laser beam.
The laser beam goes to the F-theta mirror [F], 1st mirror [H] and BTL [G]. Then, the
beam reaches the drum [D] through the toner shield glass [J].
The beam reflected by the polygonal mirror writes the pixels of the latent image on
the drum. The F-theta mirror [F] ensures constant intervals between the pixels. The
BTL [G] corrects for irregularities in the polygonal mirror faces.
The laser synchronization detector [I] synchronizes the start of the main scan.
A250 2-34 SM
LASER EXPOSURE
LD Drive Board
5V
Descriptions
Detailed
LD PD
VCC
LEVEL
LD Driver
VIDEO
LD MODE
LD OFF
A250D308.WMF
To prevent the intensity of the laser beam from changing because of the
temperature, the machine monitors the laser beam with a photodiode (PD). The PD
is enclosed in the laser diode. The PD passes an electrical current to the LD driver
IC and this IC adjusts its output level to keep the laser diode output constant.
The laser diode power level is adjusted on the production line.
CAUTION: Do not touch the variable resistors on the LD unit in the field.
SM 2-35 A250
LASER EXPOSURE
LD PD
LD Driver
+5V
Right Door
Switch 1
A250D555.WMF
A250 2-36 SM
ALL-IN-ONE CARTRIDGE (AIO CARTRIDGE)
Descriptions
Detailed
[C]
[D]
[E]
[I] [H] [G] [F]
A250D509.WMF
The AIO cartridge (all-in-one cartridge) consists of the components shown above. It
contains the OPC drum and the toner cassette, and includes the mechanisms for
drum charge, development, and cleaning. The drum is 30 mm in diameter.
The main motor drives the rollers in the AIO cartridge. The charge roller [A]
charges the drum [C]. Monocomponent toner is used. The cleaning blade [B]
cleans the drum surface.
SM 2-37 A250
ALL-IN-ONE CARTRIDGE (AIO CARTRIDGE)
2.4.2 DRIVE
[C] [A]
[D]
[B]
A250D510.WMF
The main motor [A] drives the drum [B], the development roller [C], and agitators
[D] through a series of gears. The BICU controls the main motor speed.
A250 2-38 SM
ALL-IN-ONE CARTRIDGE (AIO CARTRIDGE)
[A]
Descriptions
Detailed
[D]
[B]
[C]
[E] A250D511.WMF
This machine uses a drum charge roller instead of a scorotron corona wire to
charge the drum. The drum charge roller [A] is always in contact with the surface of
the drum [B] because of the charge roller pressure springs [C], and it gives a
negative charge to the drum surface. While the drum is rotating, the drum charge
roller also turns because of friction between the roller and the drum.
The drum charge roller system generates less ozone than a scorotron corona wire
charge. Consequently, this machine does not have an ozone filter.
The power supply board supplies a negative DC voltage to the drum charge roller
through the charge roller terminal [D], pressure spring [C], and bushing [E]. This
gives the drum surface a negative charge (–600 V).
To remove any remaining voltage on the drum surface, the laser diode periodically
discharges the OPC drum. The interval can be changed with SP2-901. The default
setting is every 25 pages; the machine will wait until the current job is finished.
The power supply board also applies AC voltage (1.6 kVp-p 1 kHz) to the charge
roller. This AC removes any remaining voltage on the drum.
The AIO cartridge does not have a cleaning pad, temperature control, or a contact
mechanism for the drum charge roller. The material the drum charge roller is made
of enables the AIO cartridge to be a simple mechanism. The drum charge roller is
part of the AIO cartridge, so when the toner runs out, the drum charge roller is
changed at the same time. This happens before the drum charge roller gets dirty.
SM 2-39 A250
ALL-IN-ONE CARTRIDGE (AIO CARTRIDGE)
2.4.4 DEVELOPMENT
Overview
[A] [D]
[E]
[F]
[G] [B] [C]
A250D509.WMF
This machine uses monocomponent toner. There are two agitators [A] in the AIO
cartridge (shown above).
The agitator(s) [A] and the mixing blade [B] mix the toner in the AIO cartridge and
transport it to the development roller [C]. Friction between the transported toner
and the doctor blade [D] gives the toner a negative charge.
Internal permanent magnets in the development roller attract the toner to the
development roller sleeve. The doctor blade trims the toner to the desired
thickness on the development roller sleeve. The development roller does not
contact the drum [E]. There is a small gap between the toner on the surface of the
development roller sleeve and the drum. Toner jumps across this gap to develop
the latent image.
The development bias consists of AC and DC components. The AC component
improves the transfer of toner.
The transfer blade [F] is charged to the same voltage as the development bias.
This helps to keep the toner on the drum.
The toner near-end sensor [G] is located under the toner cartridge.
A250 2-40 SM
ALL-IN-ONE CARTRIDGE (AIO CARTRIDGE)
High
Descriptions
Detailed
Low
5s [D] [E]
[F]
A250D666.WMF
There is no toner end sensor in this machine. Instead, toner end is detected using
the toner near-end sensor.
When the toner near-end sensor detects a low toner condition for five seconds
continuously [A], the machine starts the toner near-end copy counter.
From this point, toner near-end/end detection depends on the settings of SP2-213
and 2-214. The following describes what happens with the default settings.
If the toner concentration is still low after 210 copies, the machine detects a toner
near-end condition [B]. The number of copies between starting the counter and
toner near end [D] can be changed with SP2-214.
If the toner concentration is still too low 150 copies after toner near-end was
determined, the machine detects a toner end condition [C]. If toner end is detected,
the machine stops and copying/printing is disabled. The number of copies between
toner near-end and toner end [E] can be changed with SP2-213.
The total number of copies between starting the copy counter and toner end [F]
depends on the SP2-214 and SP2-213 settings. The default is 150 + 210 = 360
copies.
SM 2-41 A250
ALL-IN-ONE CARTRIDGE (AIO CARTRIDGE)
The following table shows how the two SP modes can be used to customize the
toner near-end and end intervals.
SP2-214 setting
SP2-213 setting
(count start to near-end)
(near-end to end)
0: Normal 1: Low 2: High
Start → near-end: 210 Start → near-end: 350 Start → near-end: 0
0: 150 sheets Near-end → end: 150 Near-end → end: 150 Near-end → end: 150
Total: 360 Total: 500 Total: 150
Start → near-end: 310 Start → near-end: 450 Start → near-end: 70
1: 50 sheets Near-end → end: 50 Near-end → end: 50 Near-end → end: 50
Total: 360 Total: 500 Total: 120
Start → near-end: 110 Start → near-end: 250 Start → near-end: 0
2: 250 sheets Near-end → end: 250 Near-end → end: 250 Near-end → end: 250
Total: 360 Total: 500 Total: 250
Toner Supply
The AIO cartridge agitators and mixing blade mix the toner in the AIO cartridge.
The toner near-end sensor is not used to control toner supply. When the machine
is turned on or the right door is closed, the agitators and the mixing blade rotate to
mix the toner for a brief period.
Development Bias
The high voltage supply unit gives the development roller a charge of –400 V DC
and an AC component of 1.6 kVp-p 1 kHz. To prevent toner from transferring to
non-image areas on the drum, the development bias is different for image and non-
image areas.
A250 2-42 SM
ALL-IN-ONE CARTRIDGE (AIO CARTRIDGE)
[D]
[C]
[A]
Descriptions
Detailed
[B]
A250D512.WMF
The cleaning blade [A] removes any toner remaining on the drum after the image is
transferred to the paper. The cleaning blade scrapes off the remaining toner on the
drum automatically transferring it to the collection area. The mylar sheet [B]
prevents the toner from dropping out of the cleaning unit.
The toner cartridge in the AIO cartridge has a toner collection coil [C] and scraper
[D]. These improve the collection of waste toner.
There is no toner recycling mechanism.
SM 2-43 A250
IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION
[C]
[A]
[B]
A250D513.WMF
The machine uses a transfer roller [A], which touches the surface of the drum [B].
The Power Pack - B/C/T supplies a positive current to the transfer roller, which
attracts the toner from the drum onto the paper. The current depends on the paper
width, paper type, and paper feed tray.
Drive from the drum through a gear turns the transfer roller. The antistatic brush [C]
helps the paper to separate from the drum. The antistatic brush is grounded.
Use SP2-301 to adjust the transfer current. Note that when adjusting SP2-301-2
(by-pass tray), the transfer currents for both normal and thick paper are changed
(but not the setting for “Special” paper - adjust that with SP2-301-5).
A250 2-44 SM
IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION
Descriptions
A4/81/2 x 11”sideways
Detailed
B4 11 µA 25 µA 13 µA 5 µA 25 µA
A4/11” x 81/2 lengthwise,
11 µA 25 µA 14 µA 7 µA 25 µA
A5/51/2 x 81/2 sidewise
A5/81/2 x 51/2 lengthwise,
11 µA 25 µA 17 µA 17 µA 25 µA
A6 sideways
Be careful when increasing the transfer current. This might cause a ghosting effect,
in which part of the image at the top of the page is repeated lower down the page
at a lower density. It may also damage the OPC drum in the worst case.
SM 2-45 A250
IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION
A250 2-46 SM
PAPER FEED
Descriptions
[D]
Detailed
[A]
[B]
[C]
[E]
A250D201.WMF
There is a built-in paper tray (tray 1) [A] and a by-pass tray [B].
The paper tray holds 250 sheets. The by-pass tray can hold 100 sheets of paper.
The paper feed roller [C] drives the top sheet of paper from the paper tray to the
registration rollers [D].
The paper tray has a friction pad [E] that allows only one sheet to feed at a time.
When the paper tray is closed after the paper is loaded, the paper size actuator
(behind the paper size indicator located at the front right of the tray) pushes the
tray paper size switch. This informs the CPU that the tray is in place and what
paper size is in the tray.
SM 2-47 A250
PAPER FEED
[A] [D]
[E]
[B]
[C]
A250D104.WMF
A250 2-48 SM
PAPER FEED
[E]
[F]
Descriptions
[A]
Detailed
[B]
[C]
[D]
A250D518.WMF
The main motor drives the pick-up and feed mechanism. The tray paper feed clutch
[A] transfers drive from the main motor to the paper feed roller [B].
This machine uses a feed roller and friction pad mechanism. The friction pad [C]
only allows the top sheet to feed. Therefore, during paper feed, the top sheet of
paper is separated from the stack and fed to the registration rollers [D].
When the paper actuates the registration sensor [E], the tray paper feed clutch
turns off. When the paper reaches a certain position, the registration clutch [F]
turns on to transfer drive from the main motor to the registration rollers. Then the
registration rollers feed the paper to the image transfer area.
SM 2-49 A250
PAPER FEED
[A]
[B]
A250D108.WMF
The paper size switch [A] includes three sensors (microswitches). Actuators on a
dial [B] behind the paper size indicator plate actuate the sensors.
Each paper size has its own actuator, with a unique combination of notches. To
determine the paper size, the CPU reads which switches the actuator has turned
off.
The CPU disables paper feed from a tray if the paper size cannot be detected. If
the paper size actuator is broken, or if there is no tray installed, the printer control
board recognizes that the paper tray is not installed.
When the paper size actuator is at the “4” mark, the paper tray can be set up to
accommodate one of a wider range of paper sizes by using a user tool at the
machine’s operation panel.
A250 2-50 SM
PAPER FEED
[A]
[B]
Descriptions
Detailed
[E]
[C]
[D] A250D999.WMF
When paper is placed on the tray, the by-pass tray paper feeler [A] is pushed up
and the actuator leaves the by-pass tray paper sensor [B].
The by-pass tray paper feed clutch [C] transfers drive from the main motor to the
by-pass feed roller [D].
This machine uses a feed roller and friction pad mechanism, with drive from the
main motor transmitted when the by-pass feed clutch turns on. The friction pad
only allows the top sheet to feed to the registration rollers.
When the paper leading edge activates the registration sensor, the registration
clutch [E] turns on.
SM 2-51 A250
PAPER FEED
[A]
A250D107.WMF
The by-pass feed paper width sensor [A] monitors the paper width. The side fence
is connected to the terminal plate gear. When the side fences move to match the
paper width, the circular terminal plate rotates over the wiring patterns on the
rectangular part of the width sensor. The patterns for each paper width on the
paper width detection sensor are unique.
North America
CN No. (IOB) DLT LG 8" x 13" HLTR
CN 321-1 H H L L
CN 321-2 H H H H
CN 321-3 (GND) L L L L
CN 321-4 L H H H
CN 321-5 L or H L L H
Europe
CN No. (IOB) A3 B4 A4R 8" x 13" A5R
CN 321-1 H H H L L
CN 321-2 H H H H H
CN 321-3 (GND) L L L L L
CN 321-4 L L H H H
CN 321-5 H L L L H
A250 2-52 SM
PAPER FEED
[B]
[A]
[D]
Descriptions
Detailed
[C]
A250D518.WMF
SM 2-53 A250
PAPER FEED
Registration sensor
A250D603.WMF
Vertical
Operation Right Optional 1 bin sorter
Misfeed transport
panel cover paper unit door
cover
Registration sensor ON check
(By-pass feed, 1st tray)
A
Registration sensor OFF check B
Paper stuck at the registration sensor B
Fusing exit sensor ON check C
Fusing exit sensor OFF check C
Paper stuck at the fusing exit sensor C
Registration sensor ON check
(2nd, 3rd tray)
Y1
Vertical transport sensor OFF check
(when feeding from the 2nd tray)
Y1
Vertical transport sensor ON check
(when feeding from the 2nd tray)
Y1
Paper stuck at the vertical transport
sensor
Y1
Vertical transport sensor OFF check
(when feeding from the 3rd tray)
Y2
Vertical transport sensor ON check
(when feeding from the 3rd tray)
Y2
Vertical transport sensor (optional
PFU) OFF check
Y2
Vertical transport sensor (optional
PFU) ON check
Y2
Paper stuck at the optional paper
sensor
Y2
Exit tray paper sensor ON check R
Exit tray paper sensor OFF check R
Paper stuck at the exit tray paper
sensor
R
Y1: Y jam displayed and the 2nd tray LED blinks : Open this cover to clear the jam
Y2: Y jam displayed and the 3rd tray LED blinks
A250 2-54 SM
PAPER FEED
Descriptions
During multi-page printing, the registration sensor is not turned off by the trailing
Detailed
edge of the current page after the paper feed clutch turns on to feed the next page.
After the registration sensor turns on, it does not turn off within 0.8 seconds after
the expected time, which is calculated from the paper length.
SM 2-55 A250
PAPER FEED
A250 2-56 SM
IMAGE FUSING
8 9 10
Descriptions
Detailed
6
5 1
4 3
A250D508.WMF
SM 2-57 A250
IMAGE FUSING
[D]
[A]
[C]
[B] A250D503.WMF
After the image has been transferred, the paper enters the fusing unit. The image
is fused to the paper by applying heat and pressure through the combined use of
the hot roller [A], fusing lamp [B], and pressure roller.
The CPU monitors the hot roller temperature through the fusing thermistor [C],
which is in contact with the hot roller surface. The thermofuse [D] protects the
fusing unit from overheating.
[B]
[A]
A250D556.WMF
The main motor drives the hot roller [A] through a train of gears.
The hot roller drives the exit roller [B] through a gear.
A250 2-58 SM
IMAGE FUSING
[C] [B]
Descriptions
Detailed
[A]
A250D505.WMF
During printing, the pressure roller [A] is pressed against the hot roller [B] by
springs.
The hot roller strippers [C] separate the paper from the hot roller and direct it to the
exit roller. Then the exit roller feeds the paper to the paper tray.
[A]
A250D331.WMF
When the pressure roller release levers [A] are pushed down, the pressure roller
moves away so jammed paper can be removed.
SM 2-59 A250
IMAGE FUSING
[B]
[A]
A250D328.WMF
Initializing
Sampling cycle: 1 second
Soft start setting: 6 cycles
Current minus Target
-3°C or –2°C or +1°C or +3°C or
Previous minus Current 0
more –1°C +2°C more
-3°C or more 100% 50% 0% 0% 0%
–2°C or –1°C 100% 50% 0% 0% 0%
0 100% 50% 0% 0% 0%
+1°C or +2°C 100% 50% 0% 0% 0%
+3°C or more 100% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Ratio (%): The proportion of time that the fusing lamp power is on
A250 2-60 SM
IMAGE FUSING
Descriptions
more –1°C +2°C more
Detailed
-3°C or more 100% 100% 100% 100% 0%
–2°C or –1°C 100% 70% 70% 70% 0%
0 100% 50% 30% 30% 0%
+1°C or +2°C 100% 30% 0% 0% 0%
+3°C or more 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Ratio (%): The proportion of time that the fusing lamp power is on
Standby
Sampling cycle: 1 second (Europe model: 3 seconds)
Soft start setting: 6 cycles (Europe model: 20 cycles)
Current minus Target
-3°C or –2°C or +1°C or +3°C or
Previous minus Current 0
more –1°C +2°C more
-3°C or more 100% 100% 0% 0% 0%
–2°C or –1°C 100% 100% 0% 0% 0%
0 100% 100% 0% 0% 0%
+1°C or +2°C 100% 100% 100% 0% 0%
+3°C or more 100% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Ratio (%): The proportion of time that the fusing lamp power is on
SM 2-61 A250
IMAGE FUSING
A250D888.WMF
A250 2-62 SM
IMAGE FUSING
Descriptions
Detailed
reaches 169°C, the thermofuse opens, removing power from the fusing lamp. At
this time, the printer stops.
Copier
Main Energy Fusing System
Mode Note
Switch Saver LED Lamp +5 V
Energy Saver The machine returns to
On On 140°C On
Level 1 standby mode if the
Energy Saver ADF/Platen is lifted or an
On On 80°C On original is placed in the ADF.
Level 2
Auto Shut Off The machine returns to
Mode Off Off Off Off standby mode only if the main
switch is turned on.
Fax, Printer
Main Energy Fusing System
Mode Note
Switch Saver LED Lamp +5 V
Energy Saver The machine returns to
On On 140°C On
Level 1 standby mode if the
Energy Saver ADF/Platen is lifted or an
On On 80°C On original is placed in the ADF.
Level 2
Auto Shut Off The machine returns to
Mode On Off Off On standby mode only if the
operation switch is turned on.
SM 2-63 A250
IMAGE FUSING
A250 2-64 SM
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
3. INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Before installing options, do the following:
1. If there is a fax unit in the machine, print out all messages stored in the
memory, the lists of user-programmed items, and the system parameter
list.
2. If there is a printer option in the machine, print out all data in the printer
buffer.
3. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord, the telephone
line, and the network cable.
Installation
3.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1.1 ENVIRONMENT
Humidity
80%
54%
Operation range
15%
Temperature
10°C 27°C 32°C
(50°F) (80.6°F) (89.6°F)
A250I502.WMF
SM 3-1 A250
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
3. Ambient Illumination: Less than 1,500 lux (do not expose to direct sunlight.)
4. Ventilation: Room air should turn over at least 30 m3/hr/person
5. Ambient Dust: Less than 0.10 mg/m 3 (2.7 x 10-6 oz/yd3)
6. Avoid areas exposed to sudden temperature changes. This includes:
1) Direct exposure to cool air from an air conditioner.
2) Direct exposure to heat from a heater.
7. Do not place the machine in an area where there are corrosive gasses.
8. Do not install the machine at any location over 2,000 m (6,500 ft.) above sea
level.
9. Place the copier on a strong and level base. (Inclination on any side should be
no more than 5 mm.)
10. Do not place the machine where it may experience strong vibrations.
A250 3-2 SM
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
B D
Installation
A
A250I145.WMF
NOTE: 1) The 750 mm recommended for the front space is for pulling out the
paper tray only. If an operator stands in front of the copier, more space
is clearly necessary.
2) The 20 mm recommended for the left space is when the user does not
use A3/11" x 17" paper . If a user uses A3/11" x 17" paper with optional
1-bin sorter, more than 60 mm of space is necessary.
3) The 10 mm recommended for the right space is for installation only. If an
operator fixes a paper jam, uses the by-pass tray, or changes the AIO,
more space is necessary.
SM 3-3 A250
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: 1) Make sure that the wall outlet is near the copier and easily
accessible. Make sure the plug is inserted firmly in the outlet.
2) Avoid multi-wiring.
3) Be sure to ground the machine.
A250 3-4 SM
COPIER INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
1. Operation Instructions - System Setting .................................... 1
2. Operation Instructions - Copy Reference .................................. 1
3. Operation Instructions - Copy Quick Guide ............................... 1
Installation
4. User Survey Card (-17 machine) ............................................... 1
5. NECR - English (-17 machine) .................................................. 1
6. NECR - Multi-language (-19, -27, -29, -69)................................ 1
7. Model Name Decal (-10, -15, -22) ............................................. 1
SM 3-5 A250
COPIER INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Rating voltage for peripherals
1. ADF
1. Rating voltage output
connector for accessory Max.
DC24 V
A250I209.WMF
A250 3-6 SM
COPIER INSTALLATION
Installation
A250I210.WMF
NOTE: Since the installation procedure is not a copier accessory, always bring this
manual with you.
CAUTION
When installing the copier, make sure to keep the power cord unplugged.
1. Remove the tape strips.
SM 3-7 A250
COPIER INSTALLATION
[B]
[A] [D]
A250I501.WMF
[C] A250I500.WMF
2. Pull the paper tray [A] out and turn the paper size dial [B] to select the
appropriate size. Adjust the side guides [C] and end guide [D] to match the
paper size.
A250 3-8 SM
COPIER INSTALLATION
[B]
Installation
A250I189.WMF [A] A250I190.WMF
[C] [D]
A250I191.WMF A250I192.WMF
SM 3-9 A250
ADF INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
1. Stepped Screw .......................................................................... 2
2. Knob Screw ............................................................................... 2
3. Driver Tool ................................................................................. 1
4. DF Exposure Glass ................................................................... 1
5. Decal - Exposure Glass ............................................................. 1
6. Decal - Scale - mm .................................................................... 1
7. Decal - Scale - inch ................................................................... 1
8. Scale Guide ............................................................................... 1
9. Installation Procedure ................................................................ 1
A250 3-10 SM
ADF INSTALLATION
Installation
A859I101.WMF
SM 3-11 A250
ADF INSTALLATION
[A]
[H]
A859I111.WMF
[G]
[F]
[E]
[I]
[D]
[B]
[C]
A859I110.WMF
A250 3-12 SM
ADF INSTALLATION
[A]
Installation
A859I102.WMF
SM 3-13 A250
PAPER TRAY UNIT (1 TRAY) INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
1. Screw - M4 x 10......................................................................... 4
2. Joint Bracket.............................................................................. 2
3. Installation Procedure ................................................................ 1
A250 3-14 SM
PAPER TRAY UNIT (1 TRAY) INSTALLATION
Installation
A861I159.WMF
SM 3-15 A250
PAPER TRAY UNIT (1 TRAY) INSTALLATION
[A]
A861I172.WMF
[B]
[C]
[D]
A861I157.WMF
[E]
A861I163.WMF
2. Remove the cover [A] (1 screw) and pull out the cable [B].
3. Set the copier [C] on the paper tray unit [D].
NOTE: When installing the copier, be careful not to pinch the cable [B].
4. Remove the 1st cassette tray [E].
A250 3-16 SM
PAPER TRAY UNIT (1 TRAY) INSTALLATION
[A]
A861I152.WMF
Installation
[B]
A861I162.WMF
[C]
A861I164.WMF
SM 3-17 A250
PAPER TRAY UNIT (2 TRAYS) INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
1. Screw - M4 x 10......................................................................... 4
2. Screw - M4 x 5........................................................................... 8
3. Joint Bracket.............................................................................. 2
4. Unit Holder................................................................................. 4
5. Installation Procedure ................................................................ 1
A250 3-18 SM
PAPER TRAY UNIT (2 TRAYS) INSTALLATION
Installation
A860I158.WMF
SM 3-19 A250
PAPER TRAY UNIT (2 TRAYS) INSTALLATION
[A]
A860I172.WMF
[B]
[C]
[D]
A860I156.WMF
[E]
A860I163.WMF
2. Remove the cover [A] (1 screw) and pull out the cable [B].
3. Set the copier [C] on the paper tray unit [D].
NOTE: When installing the copier, be careful not to pinch the cable [B].
4. Remove the 1st cassette tray [E].
A250 3-20 SM
PAPER TRAY UNIT (2 TRAYS) INSTALLATION
[A]
A860I151.WMF
Installation
[B]
A860I162.WMF
SM 3-21 A250
PAPER TRAY UNIT (2 TRAYS) INSTALLATION
[A]
A860I164.WMF
[B]
A860I007.WMF
A250 3-22 SM
1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
1. Screw - M3 x 6........................................................................... 1
2. Installation Procedure ................................................................ 1
Installation
SM 3-23 A250
1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION
[A]
A869I173.WMF
A250 3-24 SM
1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION
[B]
[C]
[F]
[A]
[E]
Installation
[B]
A869I117.WMF
[D]
A869I105.WMF
SM 3-25 A250
1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION
[B]
A869I136.WMF [A]
[C]
[D]
A869I106.WMF
A250 3-26 SM
1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION
[A]
[B]
Installation
A869I107.WMF
[C]
[D]
A869I108.WMF
8. Connect the connector [A] for the 1-bin sorter unit [B], as shown.
NOTE: Before installing the 1-bin sorter unit, check that the component under
the connector [A] is not bent.
9. Set the pins [C] for the 1-bin sorter unit and secure the unit with the screw from
the accessories [D].
SM 3-27 A250
1-BIN SORTER INSTALLATION
[A]
A869I109.WMF
[B]
A869I174.WMF
A250 3-28 SM
PLATEN COVER INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
1. Stepped Screw .............................................................................. 2
Installation
3.7.2 PLATEN COVER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
[A]
A250I111.WMF
SM 3-29 A250
EXTENDED MEMORY BOARD INSTALLATION
Description Quantity
1. Screw - M3 x 6 (two of these are not for use with A250)................ 4
2. Bracket (not for A250).................................................................... 1
3. Installation procedure..................................................................... 1
A250 3-30 SM
EXTENDED MEMORY BOARD INSTALLATION
[B]
[A]
Installation
A887I176.WMF
A887I113.WMF
CAUTION
Before installing this option, do the following:
1. If there is a fax unit in the machine, print out all messages stored in the
memory, the lists of user-programmed items, and the system parameter
list.
2. If there is a printer option in the machine, print out all data in the printer
buffer.
3. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord, the telephone
line, and the network cable.
NOTE: If a printer unit, fax unit, or ISDN G4 unit was installed, remove them before
installing the extended memory board.
1. Remove the left cover [A], as shown (1 screw).
2. Install the extended memory board [B] (2 screws).
3. Re-install the left cover.
SM 3-31 A250
DRUM HEATER INSTALLATION (OPTION)
[E]
[G]
[D]
[C]
[F]
[B] [A]
A250I001.WMF
1. Remove the left cover, copy tray, and front cover. (See Exterior Removal,
section 6.1.)
2. Remove the AIO cartridge.
3. Remove the fusing unit. (Refer to Fusing Unit Removal, section 6.5.1.)
4. Pass the connector [A] through the opening [B] under the LD unit.
5. Install the anti-condensation heater [C] (2 screws - M3 x 6).
6. Remove the cable [D] from the clamp [E], then join the connectors [A, F].
7. Clamp the cable to the clamp [G].
8. Re-install the fusing unit, AIO cartridge, left cover, copy tray and front cover.
A250 3-32 SM
OPTICS ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATER INSTALLATION (OPTION)
[C]
[A]
[B]
Installation
[D]
A250I002.WMF
1. Remove the exposure glass. (See Exposure Glass Removal, section 6.2.1.)
2. Remove the rear cover. (See Rear Cover Removal, section 6.1.1.)
3. Pass the connector [A] through the opening [B].
4. Install the optics anti-condensation heater [C], as shown.
5. Join the connectors [A, D].
6. Re-install the exposure glass.
SM 3-33 A250
TRAY HEATER INSTALLATION
[A]
A250I202.WMF
1. Remove the rear cover for the paper tray unit [A] (2 screws).
A250 3-34 SM
TRAY HEATER INSTALLATION
Installation
[B]
A250I007.WMF
[A]
[B]
A250I004.WMF
SM 3-35 A250
TRAY HEATER INSTALLATION
[B]
- 1-tray paper feed unit -
[A]
[C]
A250I009.WMF
[A]
[C]
A250I005.WMF
A250 3-36 SM
TRAY HEATER INSTALLATION
[A]
Installation
[B]
A250I008.WMF
[B]
[B]
[A]
A250I006.WMF
SM 3-37 A250
TRAY HEATER INSTALLATION
[A]
- 2-tray paper feed unit -
A250I150.WMF
[A]
A250I149.WMF
9. Remove the two screws [A] from the rear side of the paper feed unit.
A250 3-38 SM
TRAY HEATER INSTALLATION
[B]
[A]
Installation
A250I003.WMF
SM 3-39 A250
SERVICE TABLES
GENERAL CAUTION
4. SERVICE TABLES
4.1 GENERAL CAUTION
Do not turn off the main switch while any of the electrical components are active.
Doing so might cause damage to units, such as the AIO, when they are pulled out
of or put back into the copier.
Service
Tables
4.1.2 TRANSFER ROLLER UNIT
1. Clean the exposure glass with alcohol or with glass cleaner to reduce the
amount of static electricity on the surface of the glass.
2. Use a blower brush or a cotton pad with water to clean the mirrors and lens.
3. Do not bend or crease the exposure lamp flat cable.
4. Do not disassemble the lens unit. Doing so will throw the lens and the copy
image out of focus.
5. Do not turn any of the CCD positioning screws. Doing so will throw the CCD out
of position.
SM 4-1 A250
GENERAL CAUTION
1. Do not loosen the screws that secure the LD drive board to the laser diode
casing. Doing so would throw the LD unit out of adjustment.
2. Do not adjust the variable resistors on the LD unit, as they are adjusted in the
factory.
3. The polygon mirror and F-theta mirror are very sensitive to dust.
4. Do not touch the glass surface of the polygon mirror motor unit with bare
hands.
1. After installing the fusing thermistor, make sure that it is in contact with the hot
roller and that it rotates freely.
2. Be careful not to damage the edges of the hot roller strippers or their tension
springs.
3. Do not touch the fusing lamp and rollers with bare hands.
4. Make sure that the fusing lamp is positioned correctly and that it does not touch
the inner surface of the hot roller.
4.1.7 OTHERS
1. If the optional tray, drum, and optics anti-condensation heaters have been
installed, keep the copier power cord plugged in, even when the copier main
switch is turned off. This keeps the heaters energized.
A250 4-2 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
→→
→→F
• Hold the F (Clear/Stop) key for more than 3 seconds.
Service
Tables
Accessing Copy Mode from within an SP Mode
1. Press the N (Interrupt) key.
2. Select the appropriate copy mode and make trial copies.
3. To return to SP mode, press the N (Interrupt) key again.
SM 4-3 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
A250 4-4 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Side-to-Side Regist. Adjusts the printing side-to-side +9 ~ –9
(1st Paper Feed) registration from the 1st paper feed 0.1 mm/step
station using the Trimming Area +0.0 mm
Pattern (SP5-902, No.10).
1 Use the
key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Side-to-Side Regist. Adjusts the printing side-to-side +9 ~ –9
(2nd Paper Feed) registration from the 2nd paper feed 0.1 mm/step
station using the Trimming Area +0.0 mm
Pattern (SP5-902, No.10).
2 Use the
key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
1-002*
Side-to-Side Regist. Adjusts the printing side-to-side +9 ~ –9
(3rd Paper Feed) registration from the 3rd paper feed 0.1 mm/step
Service
Tables
station using the Trimming Area +0.0 mm
Pattern (SP5-902, No.10).
3 Use the
key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Side-to-Side Regist. Adjusts the printing side-to-side +9 ~ –9
(By-pass Feed) registration from the by-pass paper 0.1 mm/step
feed station using the Trimming Area +0.0 mm
Pattern (SP5-902, No.10).
4 Use the
key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Paper Feed Timing Adjusts the paper feed clutch timing 0 ~ 30
1 (1st Paper Feed) at registration. The paper feed clutch 1 mm/step
timing determines the amount of 7 mm
Paper Feed Timing paper buckle at registration. (A 0 ~ 30
2 (2nd Paper Feed) larger setting leads to more 1 mm/step
buckling.) 8 mm
1-003*
Paper Feed Timing 0 ~ 30
3 (3rd Paper Feed) 1 mm/step
8 mm
Paper Feed Timing 0 ~ 30
4 (By-pass Feed) 1 mm/step
11 mm
By-pass Paper Size Displays the by-pass paper width
1-007
Display sensor output.
SM 4-5 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Fusing Idling Selects whether fusing idling is done 0: No
or not. 1: Yes
Normally disabled in this machine.
However, if fusing is incomplete on
1-103* the 1st and 2nd copies, switch it on.
This may occur if the room is cold.
Refer to “Detailed Section
Descriptions - Fusing Temperature
Control” for more details.
Fusing Temp. Adj. Adjusts the fusing temperature for 100 ~ 190
1 (Stand-by) standby mode. 1°C/step
180°C
Fusing Temp. Adj. Adjusts the fusing temperature for 0 ~ 140
1-105*
(Energy Saver Level 2) energy saver level 2. 1°C/step
2 With a lower value, the machine 80°C
takes more time to reach the ready
condition.
Fusing Temp. Display Displays the fusing temperature.
1-106 Press the (Clear Modes) key to
exit the display.
Fusing Soft Start Adjusts the number of zero-cross 0: 6 times
Adjustment cycles of the fusing lamp ac supply 1: 10 times
needed for the fusing lamp power to 2: 20 times
reach 100%. Use a higher number if
the customer complains about
sudden power dropouts.
See “Detailed Descriptions - Fusing
Unit” for details on SP1-107.
Models other than European
models
Fusing Soft Start Adjusts the number of zero-cross 0: 6 times
Adjustment cycles of the fusing lamp ac supply 1: 10 times
(Stand-by) needed for the fusing lamp power to 2: 20 times
reach 100% when raising the
temperature to the standby
1 temperature. Use a higher number if
1-107*
the customer complains about
sudden power dropouts.
See “Detailed Descriptions - Fusing
Unit” for details on SP1-107.
European model only
Fusing Soft Start Adjusts the number of zero-cross 0: 6 times
Adjustment cycles of the fusing lamp ac supply 1: 10 times
(Copying) needed for the fusing lamp power to 2: 20 times
reach 100% when raising the
temperature during copying. Use a
2 higher number if the customer
complains about sudden power
dropouts.
See “Detailed Descriptions - Fusing
Unit” for details on SP1-107.
European model only
A250 4-6 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Fusing Soft Start Setting Selects whether the fusing 0: 1 sec
temperature control cycle is 1 or 3 1: 3 sec
seconds.
1-108* If this is “1”, the power supply
fluctuates less when the fusing lamp
turns on. See “Detailed Descriptions
- Fusing Unit” for details.
Auto Re-start Interval Adjusts the auto re-start time. 0 ~ 9999
1-901 Do not change the value. 1 s/step
0s
AC Frequency Display Displays the fusing lamp power
control frequency which is detected
1-902 by the zero cross signal generator.
Under “54” equals 50 Hz. Otherwise,
60 Hz.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(N Size Back Time - 1) If a middle size threshold is not 1 ms/step
stored with SP1-908-9, this SP 300 ms
adjusts the upper lift motor reverse
time for paper sizes larger than the
small size threshold set with
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1 SP1-908-8.
If a middle size threshold is stored
with SP1-908-9, then this SP adjusts
the motor reverse time for sizes
larger than the middle size.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(S Size Back Time - 1) Adjusts the upper lift motor reverse 1 ms/step
time for paper of the same size as or 600 ms
1-908* smaller than the small size threshold
2
set with SP1-908-8.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(M Size Back Time - 1) Adjusts the upper lift motor reverse 1 ms/step
time for paper sizes larger than the 100 ms
small size threshold set with
SP1-908-8, up to and including the
middle size threshold set with
3
SP1-908-9. If a middle size threshold
is not stored with SP1-908-9, this SP
is not used (with the default settings,
this SP is not used in this machine).
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
SM 4-7 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 03/2000
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(S Size Comeback T - 1) Adjusts the upper lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper of the same 300 ms
size as or smaller than the small size
threshold set with SP1-908-8. The
4
motor rotates forward when the
remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP1-908-6.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(M Size Comeback T - 1) Adjusts the upper lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper sizes larger 0 ms
than the small size threshold set with
SP1-908-8, up to and including the
middle size threshold set with
SP1-908-9.
The motor rotates forward when the
5 remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP1-908-7.
If a middle size threshold is not
stored with SP1-908-9, this SP is not
used (with the default settings, this
SP is not used in this machine).
1-908* See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(S Size Ret. Amount - 1) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
6 limit for use with SP1-908-4. 1: Near End
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for 2: 25%
details on SP1-908. 3: 75%
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Ret. Amount - 1) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
limit for use with SP1-908-5. 1: Near End
7 With the default settings, this SP is 2: 25%
not used in this machine. 3: 75%
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
⇒
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(S Size Setting - 1) Selects the small size threshold for (Not use)
the upper tray. 1: HLT/A5
“0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
NOTE: The “T” after A4 used. 3: LG, LTT
8 and LT refer to length- 4: DLT, LT
The size used by SP1-908 is
wise feeding direction. determined by paper width. See 5: A3,A4
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
A250 4-8 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
⇒
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Setting - 1) Selects the middle size threshold for (Not use)
the upper tray. 1: HLT/A5
NOTE: The “T” after A4 “0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
and LT refer to length- used. 3: LG, LTT
wise feeding direction. With the default settings, this SP is 4: DLT, LT
9 not used in this machine. 5: A3, A4
The value must be larger than the
small size threshold (SP1-908-8).
The size used by SP1-908 is
determined by paper width. See
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(N Size Back Time - 2) If a middle size threshold is not 1 ms/step
stored with SP1-908-18, this SP 300 ms
adjusts the lower lift motor reverse
time for paper sizes larger than the
small size threshold set with
10 SP1-908-17.
If a middle size threshold is stored
Service
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with SP1-908-18, then this SP
adjusts the motor reverse time for
1-908* sizes larger than the middle size.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(S Size Back Time - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor reverse 1 ms/step
time for paper of the same size as or 600 ms
11 smaller than the small size threshold
set with SP1-908-17.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(M Size Back Time - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor reverse 1 ms/step
time for paper sizes larger than the 100 ms
small size threshold set with
SP1-908-17, up to and including the
middle size threshold set with
12 SP1-908-18.
If a middle size threshold is not
stored with SP1-908-18, this SP is
not used (with the default settings,
this SP is not used in this machine).
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
SM 4-9 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 03/2000
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(S Size Comeback T - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper of the same 300 ms
size as or smaller than the small size
threshold set with SP1-908-17. The
13
motor rotates forward when the
remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP1-908-15.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(M Size Comeback T - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper sizes larger 0 ms
than the small size threshold set with
SP1-908-17, up to and including the
middle size threshold set with
SP1-908-18.
The motor rotates forward when the
14 remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP 1-908-16.
If a middle size threshold is not
stored with SP1-908-18, this SP is
not used (with the default settings,
this SP is not used in this machine).
1-908* See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(S Size Ret. Amount - 2) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
15 limit for use with SP1-908-13. 1: Near End
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for 2: 25%
details on SP1-908. 3: 75%
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Ret. Amount - 2) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
limit for use with SP1-908-14. 1: Near End
16 With the default settings, this SP is 2: 25%
not used in this machine. 3: 75%
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
⇒ (S Size Setting - 2) Selects the small size threshold for
the lower tray.
(Not use)
1: HLT/A5
NOTE: The “T” after A4 “0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
and LT refer to length- used. 3: LG, LTT
17 4: DLT, LT
wise feeding direction. The size used by SP1-908 is
determined by paper width. See 5: A3, A4
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
A250 4-10 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
⇒
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Setting - 2) Selects the middle size threshold for (Not use)
the lower tray. 1: HLT/A5
“0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
NOTE: The “T” after A4 used. 3: Lg, LTT
and LT refer to length- With the default settings, this SP is 4: DLT, LT
1-908* 18 wise feeding direction. not used in this machine. 5: A3, A4
The value must be larger than the
small size threshold (SP1-908-17).
The size used by SP1-908 is
determined by paper width. See
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
Tray Motor Reverse Adjusts the tray motor reverse time. 0 ~ 9000
Time The tray motor reverses when the 1 ms/step
tray is pulled out. The tray can be 1700 ms
1-909* put back in the machine without
damage while the motor reverses.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Charge Roller Bias Adjusts the voltage applied to the 0 ~ –1500
Service
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2-001* Adjustment charge roller. 1 V/step
Do not change the value. –600 V
Erase Margin Adjusts the leading edge erase 0~9
Adjustment margin. 1 mm/step
1 (Leading Edge) The specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See 2 mm
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Erase Margin Adjusts the trailing edge erase 0~9
Adjustment margin. 1 mm/step
(Trailing Edge) The specification is more than 0.5 3 mm
2
mm. See “Replacement and
Adjustment - Copy Adjustment” for
2-101*
details.
Erase Margin Adjusts the left edge erase margin. 0~9
3
Adjustment The specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See 1 mm/step
(Left Side) “Replacement and Adjustment - 2 mm
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Erase Margin Adjusts the right edge erase margin. 0~9
Adjustment The specification is more than 0.5 1 mm/step
4 (Right Side) mm. See “Replacement and 2 mm
Adjustment - Copy Adjustment” for
details.
LD Power Adjustment Adjusts the LD power. 0 ~ 255
2-103* Do not change the value. 1 /step
129
ID Adj. for Test Pattern Adjusts the image density level for 0 ~ 255
2-106* black pixels on test pattern printouts 1 /step
(patterns are made with SP5-902). 255
SM 4-11 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Development Bias Adjusts the development bias during 0 ~ –1000
Adjustment copying. 1 V/step
2-201* This can be adjusted as a temporary –400 V
measure if faint copies appear due
to an aging drum.
Copies after Near End Selects the number of copies after 0: 150 pages
toner near-end has been detected. 1: 50 pages
2-213*
See Detailed Descriptions - 2: 250 pages
Development for details.
Copies before Near End Selects the number of copies before 0: Normal
toner near-end has been detected. 1: Low
2-214* The value depends on the setting of 2: High
SP2-213. See Detailed Descriptions
- Development for details.
Transfer Current Adjusts the current applied to the 0: –2 µA
(Paper Tray Feed) transfer roller during copying from 1: 0 µA
paper tray when the user uses the 2: +2 µA
1 “Normal” paper setting. 3: +4 µA
If the user normally feeds thicker
paper from the paper tray, use a
higher setting.
Transfer Current Adjusts the current applied to the 0: –2 µA
(By-pass Feed) transfer roller during copying from 1: 0 µA
by-pass tray when the user uses the 2: +2 µA
2 “Normal” or “Thick” paper setting. 3: +4 µA
If the user normally feeds thicker
paper from the by-pass tray, use a
higher setting.
Transfer Current Adjusts the current applied to the 0 ~ –10
2-301*
(Cleaning) transfer roller during roller cleaning. 1 µA/step
3
If toner remains on the roller after –3 µA
cleaning, increase the current.
Transfer Current This is for the designer’s test 0 ~ 30
4 (Input) purposes. 1 µA/step
Do not change the value. 0 µA
Transfer Current Adjusts the current applied to the 0: 25 µA
(Special Paper) transfer roller during copying on 1: 22 µA
“special” paper. 2: 20 µA
If the user selects “Dry” paper with
5 User Tools - System Settings - 17.
Paper Status, the current set with
this SP mode is used. If there are
white spots on the copy, use a
higher setting if possible.
LD Discharge Interval Selects the interval at which the LD 0: 25 pages
discharges the OPC drum. 1: 50 pages
2-901*
See “Detailed Descriptions - AIO 2: 100 pages
cartridge” for details.
FCI Smoothing Selects whether the FCI smoothing 0: No
function to remove jagged edges is (Disabled)
2-902* enabled or disabled. 1: Yes
FCI smoothing is only used with the (Enabled)
Sharp Text setting in text mode.
A250 4-12 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Gradation Type This is for the designer’s test
2-905* purposes.
Do not change the value.
Transfer Roller Cleaning Determines how often the transfer 0: No
roller is cleaned. 1: Yes
0: The machine cleans the transfer
2-910 roller every 10 copies (it waits for
the job to finish).
1: The machine cleans the transfer
roller after every job.
Polygon Motor Idling Selects the polygon motor idling 0: Non
Time time. 1: 15 sec
If the user sets original, touches a 2: 25 sec
key, or opens the platen cover/DF,
the polygon motor starts idling to
make a faster first copy. However,
with the default (25 s), the motor
2-915* stops if the user does nothing for 25
s, and stops 25 s after the end of a
job.
Service
If set at “0”, the polygon motor never
Tables
turns off during stand-by. However,
when the machine goes into energy
saver mode, the polygon motor turns
off regardless of this timer.
Printer Main Adjusts the magnification in the main – 0.5 ~ + 0.5
Magnification scan direction for the printer. 0.1 %/step
Use the ! key to toggle between + 0.0%
2-998* and - before entering the value. The
specification is ± 0.5%. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Main Scan Magnification Adjusts the magnification in the main – 1.0 ~ + 1.0
scan direction for scanning. 0.1 %/step
Use the ! key to toggle between + 0.0%
⇒ 4-008* and - before entering the value. The
specification is ± 0.5%. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Leading Edge Adjusts the leading edge registration
Registration for scanning in platen mode. – 2.0 ~ + 9.0
0.1 mm/step
⇒ (–): The image moves in the
direction of the leading edge.
0.0 mm
4-010* Use the ! key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
SM 4-13 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Side-to-side Registration Adjusts the side-to-side registration – 9.0 ~ + 6.0
for scanning in platen mode. 0.1 mm/step
(–): The image disappears at the left 0.0 mm
side.
(+): The image appears.
4-011*
Use the key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Erase Margin Adjusts the leading edge margin for 0 ~ 9.0
(Leading Edge) scanning. 0.1 mm/step
Do not adjust this unless the user 1.0 mm
1
wishes to have a scanner margin
that is greater than the printer
margin.
Erase Margin Adjusts the trailing edge margin for 0 ~ 9.0
(Trailing Edge) scanning. 0.1 mm/step
Do not adjust this unless the user 1.0 mm
2
wishes to have a scanner margin
that is greater than the printer
margin.
4-012*
Erase Margin Adjusts the left side margin for 0 ~ 9.0
(Left Side) scanning. 0.1 mm/step
Do not adjust this unless the user 1.0 mm
3
wishes to have a scanner margin
that is greater than the printer
margin.
Erase Margin Adjusts the right side margin for 0 ~ 9.0
(Right Side) scanning. 0.1 mm/step
Do not adjust this unless the user 1.0 mm
4
wishes to have a scanner margin
that is greater than the printer
margin.
Scanner Free Run Performs a scanner free run with the 0: No
exposure lamp on. 1: Yes
After selecting “1”, press “OK” or the
4-013
key twice to start this feature.
Press the F (Clear/Stop) key to
stop.
White Plate Scanning Adjusts the scanning start position – 3.0 ~ + 3.0
(Start Position) on the white plate for auto shading. 0.1 mm/step
The default is 6 mm from the leading 0.0 mm
4-015* 1
edge. The setting specifies how far
scanning starts from the default
position.
A250 4-14 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
White Plate Scanning Adjusts the width of the area on the – 3.0 ~ + 3.0
(Scanning Area) white plate (in the sub scan 0.1 mm/step
direction) that is scanned for auto 0.0 mm
4-015* 2 shading.
The default is 5 mm. The current
setting specifies the difference from
this default.
Sub Scan Magnification Adjusts the magnification in the sub – 0.9 ~ + 0.9
scan direction for scanning. If this 0.1%/step
value is changed, the scanner motor 0.0%
speed is changed.
4-101* Use the
key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is ± 0.5%. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
APS Data Display Displays the status of the APS
sensors and platen/DF cover sensor.
4-301 See “APS and Platen/ADF Cover
Sensor Output Display” after the SP
Service
mode table.
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APS Small Size Original Selects whether the copier 0: No
determines that the original is A5 (Not
size when the APS sensor cannot detected)
detect the size. 1: Yes
If “A5 lengthwise” is selected, paper (A5
4-303*
sizes that cannot be detected by the lengthwise)
APS sensors are regarded as A5
lengthwise. If “Not detected” is
selected, “Cannot detect original
size” will be displayed.
Image Mode Selection This is for the designer’s test 0: No
4-403* purposes. 1: Yes
Do not change the value.
IPU Image Data Path Selects one of the following video data outputs,
which will be used for printing.
0. N: Normal video processing
1. S: After auto shading processing
4-412* 2. M: After magnification processing
3. F: After MTF processing
4. G: After gamma correction
5. T: Data straight through (no video processing)
Do not change the value.
SM 4-15 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
IPU/SBU Test Pattern Prints test patterns from the IPU or SBU video data
outputs. (1 ~ 13: IPU, 14 ~ 16: SBU)
0. No Print
1. Vertical Line - 1 dot
2. Horizontal Line - 1 dot
3. Vertical Line - 2 dot
4. Horizontal Line - 2 dot
5. Alternating Dot Pattern
6. Grid Pattern - 1 dot
7. Vertical Bands
4-417 8. Grayscale - Horizontal
9. Grayscale - Vertical
10. Patch Pattern
11. Cross Pattern
12. Slant Pattern
13. Trimming Area
14. Vertical Line - 2 dot
15. Grid Pattern - 2 dot
16. 16-grayscale
Change to the copy mode display by pressing the
N (Interrupt) key, then print the test pattern.
Exposure Lamp ON Turns on the exposure lamp. 0: No (Off)
4-902 To turn off the exposure lamp, select 1: Yes (On)
“0”.
SBU Gain Adjustment Checks the difference value of the 0 ~ 255
(EVEN) black level for the EVEN channel 1/step
after adjusting the black level at 40
power-up.
1*
Do not change the value.
However, after performing the
memory all clear (SP5-801), use it to
re-input the previous value.
SBU Gain Adjustment Checks the difference value of the 0 ~ 255
(ODD) black level for the ODD channel after 1/step
adjusting the black level at power- 40
up.
2*
Do not change the value.
4-904 However, after performing the
memory all clear (SP5-801), use it to
re-input the previous value.
SBU Gain Adjustment Checks the difference value of the 0 ~ 255
(Adjusted EVEN) black level for the EVEN channel 1/step
3 after adjusting the black level at SBU 40
Auto Adjustment (SP4-908).
Do not change the value.
SBU Gain Adjustment Checks the difference value of the 0 ~ 255
(Adjusted ODD) black level for the ODD channel after 1/step
4 adjusting the black level at SBU Auto 40
Adjustment (SP4-908).
Do not change the value.
A250 4-16 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
SBU DC Cont Adjusts the coefficient of the D/A 0 ~ 255
Adjustment converter for the AGC gain curve for 1/step
(EVEN) DC cont for the EVEN channel. 25
1 Do not change the value.
However, after performing the
memory all clear (SP5-801), use it to
re-input the previous value.
4-905*
SBU DC Cont Adjusts the coefficient of the D/A 0 ~ 255
Adjustment (ODD) converter for the AGC gain curve for 1/step
DC cont for the ODD channel. 25
2 Do not change the value.
However, after performing the
memory all clear (SP5-801), use it to
re-input the previous value.
SBU Ref. Value Adjusts the coefficient of the D/A 0 ~ 255
Adjustment converter for the AGC gain curve for 1/step
1 147
(Current Value) scanning the white plate.
Do not change the value.
4-906
SBU Ref. Value Displays the number of 0 ~ 255
Adjustment (Loop) convergences for SBU reference 1/step
2
Service
control. 147
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Do not use in the field.
SBU Offset Value Adjusts the coefficient of the D/A 0 ~ 255
Adjustment (EVEN) converter for the offset (Z/C) for the 1/step
analog image data processing for 180
EVEN.
1
Do not change the value.
However, after performing the
memory all clear (SP5-801), use it to
re-input the previous value.
4-907*
SBU Offset Value Adjusts the coefficient of the D/A 0 ~ 255
Adjustment (ODD) converter for the offset (Z/C) for the 1/step
analog image data processing for 180
ODD.
2
Do not change the value.
However, after performing the
memory all clear (SP5-801), use it to
re-input the previous value.
SBU Auto Adjustment Performs the auto scanner 0: No
adjustment. (Normal
Using this SP mode after replacing operation)
the white plate or erasing the 1: Yes
4-908 (Start the
memory on the BICU board. See
“Replacement and Adjustment - adjustment)
Standard White Density Adjustment”
for details on how to do this.
SBU AE Cont Adjusts the background density 0 ~ 255
4-909 Adjustment when ADS mode is not being used. 1/step
Do not change the value. 209
SM 4-17 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Scanner Motor Control Selects the scanner motor control 0: Normal
method. 1: Special
If “1” is selected, the current for the
scanner motor will be reduced and
4-910*
jitter copy image problems will be
alleviated. However, copy speed will
be reduced.
Normally do not change the value.
DF Shading Interval Adjusts the interval for shading 0 ~ 60
Time processing in DF mode. 1 s/step
Light and heat may affect the 30 s
scanner response. If copy quality
4-913* indicates that white level is drifting
during a DF copy job, reduce this
setting. This setting is only effective
when the setting of SP4-950 is
“ADAM”.
P - MTF Coefficient This adjustment is only effective 0 ~ 15
1 (Text Main 50%~95%) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
type setting. 1
P - MTF Coefficient Selects the MTF filter coefficient. 0 ~ 15
2 (Text Main 96%~125%) See “Detailed Descriptions - Image 1/step
Processing” for details. 1
P - MTF Coefficient T/P: Text/Photo 0 ~ 15
3 (Text Main 126%~159%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 15
4 (Text Main 160%~200%) 1/step
4
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 13
5 (Text Sub 50%~95%) 1/step
2
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 13
6 (Text Sub 96%~125%) 1/step
2
4-915*
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 13
7 (Text Sub 126%~159%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 13
8 (Text Sub 160%~200%) 1/step
4
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 15
9 (T/P Main 50%~89%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 15
10 (T/P Main 90%~95%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 15
11 (T/P Main 96%~125%) 1/step
1
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 15
12 (T/P Main 126%~159%) 1/step
1
A250 4-18 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
P - MTF Coefficient This adjustment is only effective 0 ~ 15
4-915* 13 (T/P Main 160%~200%) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
type setting. 1
P - MTF Coefficient Selects the MTF filter coefficient.0 ~ 13
14 (T/P Sub 50%~89%) See “Detailed Descriptions - Image 1/step
Processing” for details. 3
P - MTF Coefficient T/P: Text/Photo 0 ~ 13
15 (T/P Sub 90%~95%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 13
16 (T/P Sub 96%~125%) 1/step
2
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 13
17 (T/P Sub 126%~159%) 1/step
2
P - MTF Coefficient 0 ~ 13
18 (T/P Sub 160%~200%) 1/step
2
P - MTF Strength This adjustment is only effective 0~7
1 (Text Main 50%~95%) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
Service
type setting. 4
Tables
P - MTF Strength Selects the MTF strength using 0~7
2 (Text Main 96%~125%) grayscale processing. See “Detailed 1/step
Descriptions - Image Processing” for 5
P - MTF Strength details. 0~7
3 (Text Main 126%~159%) Weak Strength 1/step
1-2-3-4-5-0(x1)-6-7 5
P - MTF Strength T/P: Text/Photo 0~7
4 (Text Main 160%~200%) 1/step
5
P - MTF Strength 0~7
5 (Text Sub 50%~95%) 1/step
4
P - MTF Strength 0~7
4-916* 6 (Text Sub 96%~125%) 1/step
5
P - MTF Strength 0~7
7 (Text Sub 126%~159%) 1/step
5
P - MTF Strength 0~7
8 (Text Sub 160%~200%) 1/step
5
P - MTF Strength 0~7
9 (T/P Main 50%~89%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Strength 0~7
10 (T/P Main 90%~95%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Strength 0~7
11 (T/P Main 96%~125%) 1/step
5
SM 4-19 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
P - MTF Strength This adjustment is only effective 0~7
12 (T/P Main 126%~159%) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
type setting. 5
P - MTF Strength Selects the MTF strength using 0~7
13 (T/P Main 160%~200%) grayscale processing. See “Detailed 1/step
Descriptions - Image Processing” for 5
P - MTF Strength details. 0~7
14 (T/P Sub 50%~89%) Weak Strength 1/step
1-2-3-4-5-0(x1)-6-7 3
P - MTF Strength T/P: Text/Photo 0~7
4-916* 15 (T/P Sub 90%~95%) 1/step
3
P - MTF Strength 0~7
16 (T/P Sub 96%~125%) 1/step
5
P - MTF Strength 0~7
17 (T/P Sub 126%~159%) 1/step
5
P - MTF Strength 0~7
18 (T/P Sub 160%~200%) 1/step
5
P - Independent Dot This adjustment is only effective 0~7
1
Erase (Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
P - Independent Dot type setting. 3
Erase (Text/Photo) Selects the independent dot erase
level. See “Detailed Descriptions -
Image Processing” for details.
4-917* With a larger SP setting, more dots
2 are detected as independent dots
and erased. However, dots in mesh-
like images may be detected as
independent dots mistakenly. If “0” is
selected, independent dot erase is
disabled.
P - White Line Erase This adjustment is only effective 0: No
1
(Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1: Yes
P - White Line Erase type setting.
4-918* 2 Selects whether or not white line
(Text/Photo)
P - White Line Erase erase is done. See “Detailed
3 (Photo) Descriptions - Image Processing” for
details.
P - Black Line Erase This adjustment is only effective 0: Disable
1
(Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1: Strong
P - Black Line Erase type setting. 2: Weak
4-919* 2 Selects the black line erase level.
(Text/Photo)
P - Black Line Erase See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
3 Processing” for details.
(Photo)
A250 4-20 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
P - Smoothing - Main This adjustment is only effective 0: Pat-1
1
Scan (Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1: Pat-2
P - Smoothing - Main type setting. 2: Pat-3
Scan (Text/Photo) Selects the smoothing pattern for the 3: Through
small filter used to remove moiré. (0: (Disable)
4-921*
Weak, 1: Normal, 2: Strong, 3:
2 Disabled). See “Detailed
Descriptions - Image Processing” for
details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - Binary Selection This adjustment is only effective 0: Dynamic
1
(Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1: Static
P - Binary Selection type setting. 0: Dynamic
(Text/Photo) Selects the thresholding type used 1: Static
4-922* during gradation processing
2 (dynamic or constant). See “Detailed
Description - Image Processing” for
details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - Binary Threshold Adjusts the constant threshold used 0 ~ 255
during gradation processing. 1/step
Service
Tables
This adjustment is only effective 96
for the “Text - Service Mode”
4-923* original type setting.
If “Static” is selected with SP4-922-1,
this SP is effective. See “Detailed
Descriptions - Image Processing” for
details.
P – Binary Adjusts the maximum value of the 0 ~ 255
Threshold - MAX dynamic binary threshold used 1/step
during gradation processing. 160
This adjustment is only effective
for the “Text - Service Mode”
4-924*
original type setting.
If “Dynamic Binary” is selected with
SP4-922-1, this SP is effective. See
“Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
P – Binary Adjusts the minimum value of the 0 ~ 255
Threshold - MIN dynamic binary threshold used 1/step
during gradation processing. 96
This adjustment is only effective
for the “Text - Service Mode”
4-925*
original type setting.
If “Dynamic Binary” is selected with
SP4-922-1, this SP is effective. See
“Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
SM 4-21 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
P - Binary Threshold - Adjusts the threshold in dynamic 0 ~ 255
Center binary mode for pixels not on edges 1/step
of text/graphic elements. 96
This adjustment is only effective
4-926* for the “Text - Service Mode”
original type setting.
If “Dynamic Binary” is selected with
SP4-922-1, this mode is enabled.
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
P - Smoothing Filter This adjustment is only effective 0~8
1
(50%~89%) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
P - Smoothing Filter type setting for Photo mode. 7
2 Adjusts the smoothing filter level. If
(90%~95%)
P - Smoothing Filter “0” is selected, smoothing is 1: Weakest
4-927* 3 disabled. See “Detailed Descriptions 8: Strongest
(96%~125%)
P - Smoothing Filter - Image Processing” for details.
4
(126%~159%)
P - Smoothing Filter
5
(160%~200%)
P - Scanner Gamma This adjustment is only effective 0: By key
(Text) for the “Service Mode” original (as selected)
type setting. 1: ADS
1
Selects the scanner gamma curve. If 2: Non-ADS
“0” is selected, the scanner gamma 3: Linear
curve is either ADS or Non ADS, 4: SP
P - Scanner Gamma depending on the selected original 0: By key
(Text/Photo) mode (text, photo, etc.). See (as selected)
“Detailed Descriptions - Image 1: ADS
4-928* 2 Processing” for details. 2: Non-ADS
Normally do not change the value. 3: Linear
4: SP
P - Scanner Gamma 0: By key
(Photo) (as selected)
1: ADS
3
2: Non-ADS
3: Linear
4: SP
P - Matrix Filter Selects the error diffusion matrix 6: No.1
(Text/Photo) filter in text/photo mode (this SP is 7: No.2
used only with dynamic
thresholding).
This adjustment is only effective
4-929* 1
for the “Service Mode” original
type setting.
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
A250 4-22 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
P - Matrix Filter (Photo) Selects the dither matrix filter in 0: 53
photo mode. A larger number 1: 105
increases the number of gradations, 2: 143
but may reduce the contrast. 3: 210
5: Error diffusion (same as matrix No 4: 270
1 in 4-929-1) - reproduction of fine 5: H
4-929* 2
lines is emphasized
This adjustment is only effective
for the “Service Mode” original
type setting.
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
P - Edge Threshold - Adjusts the threshold for edge 0 ~ 255
Vertical detection in the vertical direction for 1/step
dynamic thresholding. 63
This adjustment is only effective
for the “Text - Service Mode”
4-931* original type setting.
If “Dynamic Binary” is selected with
SP4-922-1, this SP mode is
effective. See “Detailed Descriptions
Service
Tables
- Image Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - Edge Adjusts the threshold for edge 0 ~ 255
Threshold - Horizontal detection in the horizontal direction 1/step
for dynamic thresholding. 63
This adjustment is only effective
for the “Text - Service Mode”
4-932* original type setting.
If “Dynamic Binary” is selected with
SP4-922-1, this SP mode is
effective. See “Detailed Descriptions
- Image Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - Edge Adjusts the threshold for edge 0 ~ 255
Threshold - Right detection in the diagonal direction 1/step
from top right to bottom left (for 63
dynamic thresholding).
This adjustment is only effective
for the “Text - Service Mode”
4-933*
original type setting.
If “Dynamic Binary” is selected with
SP4-922-1, this SP mode is
effective. See “Detailed Descriptions
- Image Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
SM 4-23 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
P - Edge Adjusts the threshold for edge 0 ~ 255
Threshold - Left detection in the diagonal direction 1/step
from top left to bottom right (for 63
dynamic thresholding).
This adjustment is only effective
4-934* for the “Text - Service Mode”
original type setting.
If “Dynamic Binary” is selected with
SP4-922-1, this SP mode is
effective. See “Detailed Descriptions
- Image Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - Line Width Correction This adjustment is only effective 0~7
1 (Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
type setting. 0
P - Line Width Correction Adjusts the line width (1: Produces 0~7
4-935* 2 (Text/Photo) the thinnest lines, 7: Produces the 1/step
thickest lines) If “0” is selected, this 6
P - Line Width Correction mode is disabled. See “Detailed 0~7
3 (Photo) Descriptions - Image Processing” for 1/step
details. 0
P - SBU ADS Setting This adjustment is only effective 0: By key
1
(Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1: ON
P - SBU ADS Setting type setting. 2: OFF
2 Selects whether the SBU ADS
(Text/Photo)
P - SBU ADS Setting process is done. If “0” is selected, it
4-936*
(Photo) depends on whether the user selects
ADS at the operation panel.
3 See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - IPU ADS Setting This adjustment is only effective 0: By key
1
(Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1: ON
P - IPU ADS Setting type setting. 2: OFF
2 Selects whether the IPU ADS
(Text/Photo)
P - IPU ADS Setting process is done. If “0” is selected, it
(Photo) depends on whether the user selects
4-937*
ADS at the operation panel. The
value of SP4-938 is subtracted from
3 the white video level.
See “Detailed Description - Image
Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
A250 4-24 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
P - IPU ADS Adjustment This adjustment is only effective 0 ~ 15
1
(Text) for the “Service Mode” original 1/step
P - IPU ADS Adjustment type setting. 8
2 Decides how much is subtracted
(Text/Photo)
P - IPU ADS Adjustment from the white video level. In SP4-
(Photo) 937, if “By key” is selected and the
4-938*
user selects ADS mode, or if “ON” is
selected, this value is subtracted
3 from the white video level.
See “Detailed Description - Image
Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - Binary Filter Selects the binary filter for the 0: Non
independent dot erase that is done 1: 3 x 3
after image processing in text mode. 2: 4 x 4
This adjustment is only effective 3: 5 x 5
4-939* for the “Service Mode” original
type setting for text mode.
If “0” is selected this mode is
disabled. See “Detailed Descriptions
- Image Processing” for details.
Service
Tables
P - ID Gamma Selects the ID gamma curve. 0: B&W
Adjustment (Text) This adjustment is only effective (Sharp text)
for the “Service Mode” original 1: Linear
1 type setting. (Normal text)
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - ID Gamma Selects the ID gamma curve for error 1: Norm (Text)
Adjustment (Text/Photo) diffusion. 2: ch
This adjustment is only effective (Text Priority)
for the “Service Mode” original 3: ph
2 type setting. See “Detailed (Photo
4-940*
Descriptions - Image Processing” for Priority)
details. 4: ph2
Normally do not change the value. (Glossy
Photo)
P - ID Gamma Selects the ID gamma curve for 5: 53
Adjustment (Photo) dithering. (Coarse Print)
This adjustment is only effective 6: 105
for the “Service Mode” original (Press Print)
3
type setting. See “Detailed
Descriptions - Image Processing” for
details.
Normally do not change the value.
P - Positive/Negative This is for the designer’s test 0: No
1
(Text) purposes. 1: Yes
P - Positive/Negative Do not change the value.
4-941* 2
(Text/Photo)
P - Positive/Negative
3
(Photo)
SM 4-25 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 12/99
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
White Line Erase Selects whether or not white line 0: Normal
erase is done (without “Service 1: Disable
4-942* Mode”).
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
Black Line Erase Selects the black line erase level 0: Strong
(without “Service Mode”). 1: Disable
4-943*
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image 2: Weak
Processing” for details.
Independent Dot Erase Selects whether or not independent 0: Normal
dot erase is done (without “Service 1: Disable
4-944* Mode”).
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
Shading Mode Selection Selects the scanner shading method in DF mode.
1. Stinger (Do the shading every page.)
2. ADAM (Do the shading at the time specified by
SP4-913.)
4-950* 3. None (This is for the designer’s test purposes. Do
not select this value.)
This is for the designer’s test
purposes.
Do not change the value.
All Indicators On Turns on all indicators on the
operation panel.
5-001 Press “OK” or the ! key to check.
Press the " (Clear Modes) key to
exit this SP mode. The LCD blinks
all on and all off every 2 seconds.
Auto Paper Tray Shift Selects whether or not auto paper 0: No
5-103*
tray shift is done. 1: Yes
A3/DLT Double Count Specifies whether the counter is 0: No
doubled for A3/11" x 17" paper. 1: Yes
5-104* If “Yes” is selected, the total counter
(mechanical counter) and the current
user code counter counts up twice
when A3/11" x 17" paper is used.
ADS Level Selection Selects the image density level that 1 ~ 7
5-106* is used in ADS mode. 1 notch/step
4
Option Counter Type Selects the optional counter type. 0: Non
5-113* After installing the optional key 1: Key
counter, this SP must be set to “1”. Counter
⇒ 5-116*
Key Counter Up Timing Determines whether the key counter 0: Feed In
counts up at paper feed-in or at 1: Exit
paper exit.
Opt. Counter Reset This SP is for Japan only. Do not 0: Yes
5-120* Setting change the value. 1: Stand-by
2: Non
A250 4-26 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
User Code Mode Selects whether the user code 0: No
(Copier) feature is enabled in copy mode or 1: Yes
1 not.
If this value is changed, the user tool
setting is also changed.
⇒
User Code Mode (Fax) This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-401* change the value.
2
If this value is changed, the user tool
setting is also changed.
User Code Mode This SP is for Japan only. Do not
(Printer) change the value.
3
If this value is changed, the user tool
setting is also changed.
Jam Alarm Setting This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-504*
change the value.
Paper/Toner Alarm This SP is for Japan only. Do not
1
(Paper) change the value.
5-507*
Paper/Toner Alarm
2
(Toner)
Service
Tables
1 CE Call (Jam Level 1) This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-508* 2 CE Call (Jam Level 2) change the value.
3 CE Call (Door Open)
Memory All Clear Resets all software counters. Also,
returns all modes and adjustments to
the default settings.
See the “Memory All Clear” section
for how to use this SP mode
correctly.
5-801
Normally, this SP mode should
not be used.
It is used only after replacing the
NVRAM or when the copier
malfunctions due to a damaged
NVRAM.
Free Run Performs a free run for both the 0: No
scanner and the printer. 1: Yes
5-802 After selecting “1”, press “OK” or the
! key twice to start this feature.
Press the " (Clear/Stop) key to
stop.
Input Check Displays signals received from
sensors and switches.
5-803 Press the # (Clear Modes) key to
exit the program. See the “Input
Check” section for details.
Output Check Turns on electrical components
individually for test purposes.
5-804 See the “Output Check” section for
details.
SM 4-27 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 12/99
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Display Language Selects the display language.
5-808*
See “Display language” for details.
mm/inch Selection Selects whether mm or inches are 0: mm
used in the display. (Europe/Asia
model)
5-809*
1: inch
(American
model)
SC Code Reset Resets the service call condition of 0: No
Level “A” (see “Troubleshooting - 1: Yes
Service Call Conditions”). After
performing this SP mode, turn the
machine main switch off and on.
⇒ 5-810 See “Troubleshooting - Service Call
Conditions” for how to use this
mode. If the reset was successful,
the beeper will sound 5 times. If it
failed, the beeper will sound only
twice.
Serial Number Input Use to input the machine serial
number. (Normally done at the
factory.)
5-811 This serial number will be printed on
the system parameter list. See the
“Serial Number Input” section for
details.
Service Telephone Use this to input the telephone
Number (Telephone) number of the service representative
(this is displayed when a service call
condition occurs).
1
Press the ! key if you need to input
a pause (–). Press the "
(Clear/Stop) key to delete the
telephone number.
5-812*
⇒
Service Telephone Use this to input the fax number of
Number (Facsimile) the service representative
(Displayed in the SMC and counter
printouts).
2
Press the ! key if you need to input
a pause (–). Press the "
(Clear/Stop) key to delete the
telephone number.
CSS Function This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-816*
change the value.
CE Start/Finish Call This SP is for Japan only. Do not
1
(CE Start Call) change the value.
5-817
CE Start/Finish Call
2
(CE Finish Call)
CSS-PI Device Code This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-821
change the value.
A250 4-28 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
NVRAM Data Upload Uploads SP and UP mode data 0: No
(except for counters and the serial 1: Yes
number) from the flash memory on
the BICU board to a flash memory
5-824 card.
This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
machine. See the “NVRAM Data
Upload” section for details.
NVRAM Data Download Downloads SP mode data from a 0: No
flash memory card to the flash 1: Yes
memory on the BICU board.
5-825 This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
machine. See the “NVRAM Data
Download” section for details.
Program Upload Uploads the system program from 0: No
the flash memory on the BICU board 1: Yes
to a flash memory card.
5-826 This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
Service
Tables
machine. See the “Program Upload”
⇒ Program Download
section for details.
Downloads the system program from 0: No
a flash memory card to the flash 1: Yes
memory on the BICU board.
5-827 This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
machine. See the “Program
Download” section for details.
Printer Free Run Performs a printer free run. 0: No
After selecting “1”, press “OK” or the 1: Yes
5-901 ! key twice to start this feature.
Press the " (Clear/Stop) key to
stop.
Test Pattern Print Prints a test pattern.
See the “Test Pattern Printing”
section for how to print a test
5-902 pattern.
Change to the copy mode display by
pressing the # (Interrupt) key,
then print out the test pattern.
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD on 0~7
5-903* Adjustment the operation panel. 1 /step
3
Auto Off Timer Setting Adjusts the auto off mode timer. 1 ~ 240
5-904* If this value is changed, the user tool 1 min/step
setting is also changed. 30 min
CSS 25 Hours Off This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-905*
Detection change the value.
SM 4-29 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 03/2000
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Exhaust Fan Control Inputs the fan control timer for 30 ~ 120
Timer energy saver mode. 1 s/step
The fan slows down after this time 30 s
has passed since the end of a job.
5-906* The fan stops after this time has
passed since any of the following
conditions occurred:
After entering sleep mode
(fax/printer installed)
After entering an SC condition.
Plug & Play Setting Selects the brand name and the production name for
the Plug and Play function of Windows 95/98.
These are registered in the NVRAM. If the NVRAM is
defective, these names should be registered again.
5-907
⇒ Press the “Photo mode” key and then the “OK” key
or ! key at the same time to register the setting. If
the setting was successful, the beeper will sound 5
times. If it failed, the beeper will sound only twice.
Maintenance LED Selects whether the maintenance 0: No
Display LED blinks when the PM interval 1: Yes
expires.
5-908* When installing the machine, if the
customer requires that the
maintenance LED blinks, select
“Yes”. The PM alarm interval is set
with SP5-912.
APS A4/LT Sideways Specifies whether the machine 0: No
Priority selects LT sideways paper if the 1: Yes
original is A4.
In inch models, if “Yes” is selected,
LT sideways is selected
5-911* automatically when the APS sensors
detect an A4 sideways original.
In mm models, if “Yes” is selected,
A4 sideways is selected
automatically when the APS sensors
detect an LT sideways original.
Maintenance Alarm Inputs the PM alarm interval. 1 ~ 255
Interval When the machine reaches the 1k
5-912* value, the Maintenance LED will light sheets/step
to inform the user. The value is used 100 k sheets
SP5-908.
UP Mode Data Reset Resets the user tool data. 0: No
Except for the user codes, key 1: Yes
5-913
operator code, and key operator
printer counter.
Printer Counter Display Selects whether the printer counter 0: No
is displayed in the LCD or not. 1: Yes
5-914*
If this is “0”, it does not display or
print out in the counter print out.
5-925 Serial Number Display Displays the serial number.
A250 4-30 SM
Rev. 02/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Fax Forwarding Selects whether the fax mode key is accepted 0: No
Mode when an SC has occurred. 1: Yes
When an SC occurs while there are received fax
5-930* messages in the SAF memory, change the
value to “1”. Then access facsimile mode. Then
forward the incoming data to another fax
machine by using the fax mode bit switches.
Image Rotation Selects whether the image can be rotated or not. 0: Enabled
5-940*
Mode 1: Disabled
APS Mode Selects whether APS mode is selected as the 0: Disabled
5-944*
Setting power-up default. 1: Enabled
Auto Off Selects whether auto shut off is disabled when 0: No
Disabling there are sheets in the exit tray. 1: Yes
If the LED does not light when paper enters the
tray, the user cannot see easily if paper is there
or not.
5-946* 1: For machines with no fax/printer option, the
machine does not do auto shut off (with the
fax/printer option, the machine will go to sleep
Service
mode but the LED still works).
Tables
0: For machines with a fax/printer option, the
machine does not light the exit tray LED even
in sleep mode.
By-pass LG Selects whether the machine can detect LG 0: No
5-950*
Size Detection paper or not in the by-pass tray. 1: Yes
Inter Leaves Selects the interleave count when interleave 1 ~ 20
Count Setting mode is selected with User Tool (System 1
5-951* Settings - Print Priority).In interleave mode, the pages/step
machine will print 5 pages of one job, then 5 5 pages
pages of the other job, and so on.
8K/16K Specifies whether the machine selects 8K paper 0: No
Detection if the original is A3 or B4. If “Yes” is selected, 8K 1: Yes
1
(A3/B4 → 8K) is selected automatically when the APS sensors
detect an A3 or B4 original.
8K/16K Specifies whether the machine selects 16K 0: No
Detection lengthwise paper if the original is B5 or A4 1: Yes
⇒ 5-955
2 (B5T/A4T →
16KT)
lengthwise. If “Yes” is selected, 16K lengthwise
is selected automatically when the APS sensors
detect a B5 or A4 lengthwise original.
8K/16K Specifies whether the machine selects 16K 0: No
Detection sideways paper if the original is B5 or A4 1: Yes
3 (B5Y/A4Y → sideways. If “Yes” is selected, 16K sideways is
16KY) selected automatically when the APS sensors
detect a B5 or A4 sideways original.
VRAM Data This is for the designer’s test purposes. 0: No
5-991
Download Do not change the value. 1: Yes
SMC Printing Prints the machine status history data list. See 1: SP
the “System Parameter And Data Lists” section 2: UP
5-992 for how to print the lists. 3: Log
“5” is for facsimile transmission. 4: All
5: Big Font
SM 4-31 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
ADF Registration Adjusts the side-to-side registration –5.5 ~ +9.5
(Side-to-Side) in the ADF mode. 0.1 mm/step
Use the
key to toggle between + 0.0 mm
1 and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
ADF Registration Adjusts the leading edge registration –5.0 ~ +5.0
(Leading Edge) in the ADF mode. 0.1 mm/step
6-006*
Use the
key to toggle between + 0.0 mm
2 and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
ADF Registration Adjusts the trailing edge erase –3.0 ~ +3.0
(Trailing Edge) margin in the ADF mode. 0.1 mm/step
3
Use the
key to toggle between + 0.0 mm
and - before entering the value. The
specification is more than 0.5 mm.
See “Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
ADF Sub-scan Adjusts the magnification in the sub- –0.9 ~ +0.9
Magnification scan direction for ADF mode. 0.1%/step
6-007* Use the
key to toggle between + 0.0%
and - before entering the value. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
ADF Free Run Performs an ADF free run. 0: No
After selecting “1”, press “OK” or the 1: Yes
6-009 key twice to start this feature.
Press the F (Clear/Stop) key to
stop.
Stamp Position Adjusts the stamp position in the –10 ~ +10
6-010* Adjustment sub-scan direction in fax mode. 1 mm/step
0 mm
ADF APS Data Display Displays the status of the original
size sensors in the ADF.
6-901
See the “DF APS Original Sensor
Output Display”section.
ADF Scanning Method Selects the original scanning method 0: Doc
in ADF mode. (original)
6-902* Do not change the setting. 1: Mag (copy
paper size +
magnification)
ADF/Printer Free Run Performs both an ADF and a printer 0: No
free run. 1: Yes
After selecting “1”, press “OK” or the
6-910
key twice to start this feature.
Press the F (Clear/Stop) key to
stop.
A250 4-32 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Binding Hole Range Adjusts the maximum binding hole 0 ~ 20
size for originals. If the original set 1 mm/step
6-911* sensor in the ADF detects a gap 12 mm
wider than this, it assumes that a
new page has just started to feed in.
Total Operation Time Displays the total operation time
7-001*
(total drum rotation time).
Total Original Counter Displays the total number of
1
(All Modes) scanned originals (all modes).
Total Original Counter Displays the total number of
7-002* 2
(Copier) scanned originals (copy mode only).
Total Original Counter Displays the total number of
3
(Fax) scanned originals (fax mode only).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
1
(All Modes) (all modes).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
2
⇒
(Copier) (copier mode).
7-003* Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
3
(Fax) (fax mode).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
4
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(Printer) (printer mode).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
5
(A3/DLT) (A3/11" x 17" mode).
CE Counter Reset This SP is for Japan only. Do not
7-004*
change the value.
Copy Counter - Paper Displays the total number of copies
1
Size (A3) by paper size.
Copy Counter - Paper
2
Size (B4)
Copy Counter - Paper
3
Size (A4)
Copy Counter - Paper
4
Size (B5)
Copy Counter - Paper
7-101* 5
Size (DLT)
Copy Counter - Paper
6
Size (LG)
Copy Counter - Paper
7
Size (LT)
Copy Counter - Paper
8
Size (HLT)
Copy Counter - Paper
9
Size (Others)
Copy Counter - By-pass Displays the total number of copies
1
(Special Paper) made from the by-pass tray, by
7-102*
Copy Counter - By-pass paper type.
2
(Thick Paper)
Total Scan Counter Displays the total number of
7-201*
scanned originals.
SM 4-33 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Copy Counter - Paper Displays the total number of copies
1
Tray (1st) fed from each paper feed tray.
Copy Counter - Paper
2
Tray (2nd)
7-204*
Copy Counter - Paper
3
Tray (3rd)
Copy Counter - Paper
4
Tray (By-pass)
Total ADF Counter Displays the total number of originals
7-205*
fed by the ADF.
Copy Counter - Mag. Displays the total number of copies
1
(50%~99%) by reproduction ratio.
Copy Counter - Mag.
7-301* 2
(Full Size)
Copy Counter - Mag.
3
(101%~200%)
Copy Counter - Mag. Displays the total number of copies
7-301* 4
(Auto Reduce/Enlarge) for auto reduce/enlarge mode.
Copy Counter - Copy Displays the total number of copies
1
Mode (Text) by copy mode.
Copy Counter - Copy
2
Mode (Text/Photo)
Copy Counter - Copy
3
Mode (Photo)
Copy Counter - Copy
4
7-304* Mode (ADF)
Copy Counter - Copy Displays the total number of copies
5
Mode (Series Copy) by image editing mode.
Copy Counter - Copy
6
Mode (Sort)
Copy Counter - Copy
7 Mode
(Combine Originals)
Copy Counter - Copy Displays the total number of series
1
Q’ty (1 to 1) copies.
Copy Counter - Copy
2
Q’ty (1 to 2 ~ 5)
Copy Counter - Copy
7-305* 3
Q’ty (1 to 6 ~ 10)
Copy Counter - Copy
4
Q’ty (1 to 11 ~ 20)
Copy Counter - Copy
5
Q’ty (1 to 20 ~ 99)
Total SC Counter Displays the total number of service
7-401*
calls that have occurred.
Each SC Code Counter Displays the total number of each 0: No
7-402*
service call that has occurred. 1: Yes
7-501* Total Jam Counter Displays the total number of jams.
Total Paper Jam Counter Displays the total number of paper
7-502*
jams.
Total Original Jam Displays the total number of original
7-503*
Counter jams.
A250 4-34 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Total Jams by Location Displays the total number of paper
1
(A Jam) jams by location.
Total Jams by Location
2
(B Jam)
Total Jams by Location
3
(C Jam)
Total Jams by Location
4
(R Jam)
7-504*
Total Jams by Location
5
(Y Jam)
Total Jams by Location
6
(1st)
Total Jams by Location
7
(2nd)
Total Jams by Location
8
(3rd)
Total Jams by Location Displays the total number of paper
7-504* 9
(By-pass) jams by location.
ROM Displays the ROM version.
1 Version/Connection
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(Main Control)
ROM
2 Version/Connection
(BiCU)
ROM
3 Version/Connection
(FAX Control)
ROM
4 Version/Connection
(Printer Control)
ROM
7-801
5 Version/Connection
(ADF Control)
ROM Displays the whether an option is
6
Version/Connection (PI) connected or not.
ROM NOTE: SP7-801-6 is used only for
7 Version/Connection the Japanese version.
(Memory)
ROM
8 Version/Connection
(1 Bin Tray)
ROM
9 Version/Connection
(Paper Tray Unit)
SC/Jam Counter Reset Resets the SC and jam counters. 0: No
Press down the “Photo mode” key 1: Yes
⇒ 7-807
and then the “OK” or ! key at the
same time to reset the counters. If
the reset was successful, the beeper
will sound 5 times. If it failed, the
beeper will sound only twice.
SM 4-35 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 03/2000
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Resets Counters Resets the counters except for the 0: No
total counter (SP7-003) and the 1: Yes
timer counter (SP7-991).
⇒
Press the “Photo mode” key and
7-808 then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counters. If the
reset was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Key Operator Code Resets the key operator code. 0: No
Reset Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒ 7-810
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the code. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Total Counter Reset Resets the electrical total counter. 0: No
Usually, this SP mode is done at 1: Yes
installation. This SP mode is
effective only once, when the
⇒ 7-825
counter has a negative value.
Press the “Photo mode” key and
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
SC History Display Displays the last twenty SC codes 0: No
7-901*
that have occurred. 1: Yes
SC History Clear Resets the SC history. 0: No
1: Yes
⇒
Press the “Photo mode” key and
7-902 then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Copy Jam History Displays the copy jams that have 0: No
7-903*
Display occurred. 1: Yes
Copy Jam History Clear Resets the copy jam history. 0: No
Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒ 7-904
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Orig. Jam History Displays the original jams that have 0: No
7-905
Display occurred. 1: Yes
A250 4-36 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Orig. Jam History Clear Resets the original jam history. 0: No
Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒ 7-906
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Timer Counter Reset Resets the timer counter (SP7-991). 0: No
Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
7-907 time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Maintenance Count. Displays the value of the
7-908* Display maintenance counter (number of
copies since the last PM).
Maintenance Count. Resets the maintenance counter. 0: No
Reset Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
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7-909 time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Timer Counter Display Displays the total time that the main
7-991*
switch has been turned on.
SM 4-37 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
1. Input the level 3 number for the test pattern you need.
2. Press the N (Interrupt) key on the display to access the copy mode display.
3. Select the required copy features such as paper size, image density, and
reproduction ratio.
4. Press the E key to print the test pattern.
5. After checking the test pattern, exit copy mode by pressing the N (Interrupt)
key again.
6. Exit SP mode.
A250 4-38 SM
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[Serviceman P-Mode]
Input Check
Code: 5
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5. The LCD panel will display “00H” or “01H”. The meaning of the display is as
follows.
SM 4-39 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Reading
Number Description
00H 01H
28 ~ 30 Not used
31 Paper end sensor Paper not detected Paper detected
32 Not used
33 Paper size switch See Table 1
34 Not used
35 Paper near-end sensor See Table 4
36 ~ 40 Not used
Upper paper end sensor
41 Paper not detected Paper detected
(Optional paper tray unit)
Lower paper end sensor
42 Paper not detected Paper detected
(Optional paper tray unit)
Upper paper size switch
43 See Table 2
(Optional paper tray unit)
Lower paper size switch
44 See Table 2
(Optional paper tray unit)
Upper paper height sensor
45 See Table 5
(Optional paper tray unit)
Lower paper height sensor (Optional
46 See Table 5
paper tray unit)
Upper lift sensor
47 Down Up
(Optional paper tray unit)
Lower lift sensor
48 Down Up
(Optional paper tray unit)
Paper sensor
49 Paper not detected Paper detected
(Optional 1-bin sorter)
50 Exit tray paper sensor Paper not detected Paper detected
51 ~ 54 Not used
Paper tray unit set sensor
55 See Table 6
(Optional paper tray unit)
56 Not used
57 1-bin sorter installed Not installed Installed
58 BICU installed Not installed Installed
59 ~ 62 Not used
63 Fusing unit installed Not installed Installed
64 ~ 65 Not used
66 AIO set sensor Not set Set
67 Not used
68 Toner near end sensor Toner near end Toner remains
69 ~ 70 Not used
71 Main motor lock Off On
72 Polygonal mirror motor lock Off On
Tray motor lock
73 Off On
(Optional paper tray unit)
74 ~ 75 Not used
76 Total counter installed Not installed Installed
77 Key card installed (Optional key card) Not installed Installed
A250 4-40 SM
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Reading
Number Description
00H 01H
Key counter installed
78 Not installed Installed
(Optional key counter)
79 ~ 89 Not used
90 DF open sensor (Optional ADF) Closed Opened
Feed cover open sensor
91 Closed Opened
(Optional ADF)
92 Original set sensor (Optional ADF) Paper not detected Paper detected
93 Registration sensor (Optional ADF) Paper not detected Paper detected
Original trailing edge sensor
94 Paper not detected Paper detected
(Optional ADF)
95 ~ 98 Not used
99 Platen cover sensor Closed Opened
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SW No. 1 2 3
A250M001.WMF
Paper Size
Number SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 SP Value
inches mm
0 0 0 00H —
0 0 1 04H 81/2" x 14" A5 Sideways
0 1 0 02H 81/2" x 13"
0 1 1 06H * (Asterisk)
31
1 0 0 01H A4 Sideways
1 0 1 05H 11" x 81/2"
1 1 0 03H 81/2" x 11" A4 Lengthwise
1 1 1 07H 11" x 17" A3
1: Pushed
SM 4-41 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
SW No. 1 2 3 4
A250M002.WMF
Paper Size
Number SP Value
mm inches
01H A3 11" x 17"
03H — 11" x 17"
02H A4 Lengthwise 81/2" x 11"
27 06H 8" x 13" —
04H A5 Lengthwise 51/2" x 81/2"
0CH — —
08H — —
A250 4-42 SM
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SM 4-43 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
[Serviceman P-Mode]
Output Check
Code: 0 Data: 0
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Number Description
30 Lower lift motor (Up) (Optional paper tray unit)
31 Upper lift motor (Down) (Optional paper tray unit)
32 Lower lift motor (Down) (Optional paper tray unit)
33 ~ 48 Not used
49 Exit tray LED
50 1-bin tray LED
51 Polygonal mirror motor
52 Polygonal mirror motor and laser diode
53 Laser diode
54 Junction gate solenoid (Optional 1-bin Sorter)
55 ~ 77 Not used
78 Key counter count up (Optional Key Counter)
79 ~ 89 Not used
90 DF transport motor (Optional ADF)
91 DF feed clutch (Optional ADF)
92 DF pick-up solenoid (Optional ADF)
93 Stamp solenoid (Optional ADF)
94 ~ 99 Not used
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SM 4-45 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
2 3 4 5
[Serviceman P-Mode]
1 Jam rev.01 10:09:17:36
Code: 070 J a m B F e e d 3 A4
6
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NOTE: The NVRAM can store data for up to 10 copy jams. If more than 10 copy
jams occur, the oldest data is erased.
A250 4-46 SM
10 June 1999 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
2 3 4 5
[Serviceman P-Mode]
1 Jam rev.01 0:06:55:51
Code: 210 Org. Size: A4
6
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3. Hour
4. Minute
5. Second
6. Jam code (see the table below)
7. Original size
NOTE: The NVRAM can store data for up to 10 copy jams. If more than 10 copy
jams occur, the oldest data will be erased.
SM 4-47 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev.12/99
⇒ 1. Access SP mode 5-992 and select the number corresponding to the list that
you wish to print.
2. Press the N (Interrupt) key on the operation panel to access the copy mode
display.
3. Select the paper size.
4. Press the E (Start) key on the operation panel to print the list.
5. After printing the list, exit copy mode by pressing the N (Interrupt) key on the
operation panel.
6. Exit SP mode.
A250 4-48 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
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(If the operation was successful, the beeper will sound 5 times. If it failed, the
beeper will sound only twice.)
5. Turn the main switch off and back on.
6. Download the NVRAM data from a flash memory card (see NVRAM Data
Download).
SM 4-49 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
[A]
[B]
A250M211.WMF
A250 4-50 SM
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A250M505.WMF
A250M506.WMF
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A250M507.WMF
SM 4-51 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
[A]
[B]
A250M211.WMF
A250 4-52 SM
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[A]
[B]
A250M211.WMF
SM 4-53 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
A250 4-54 SM
Rev. 02/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
L 1 L2 L3 L 4
S1
S2
A250M604.WMF
1 2 3
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0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 1/2 " x 14"!
L3 L1 S1
L4 L2 S2
NOTE: The length sensors L1 and L2 are used only for A4/A3 version machines.
SM 4-55 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
A250M600.WMF
Large Small
W1 0 0 1 1
W2 0 1 0 1
1 2 3
0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 8 1/2 " x 14"
W 1 L1
W 2 L2
Paper Size
L1 L2 W1 W2
inches mm
0 0 0 0 81/2" x 11" Sideways A4 Sideways
0 0 0 1 - B5 Sideways
0 0 1 0 81/2" x 51/2" Sideways A5 Sideways
0 0 1 1 51/2" x 81/2" Lengthwise A5 Lengthwise
1 0 1 0 81/2" x 11" Lengthwise A4 Lengthwise
1 0 1 1 - B5 Lengthwise
1 1 0 0 11" x 17" A3
1 1 0 1 10" x 14" B4
1 1 1 0 81/2" x 14" 81/2" x 13"
1: Detected
A250 4-56 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
⇒ US/Asia
Europe
(standard)
Europe
(option 1)
Europe
(option 2)
0 NA UK UK UK
1 FR DE DE DE
2 ES FR FR FR
3 IT IT IT
4 ES ES ES
5 NL SE CZ
6 NO PL
7 DK PT
8 FI HU
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HU: Hungarian PL: Polish PT: Portuguese
1st digit 2nd digit 3rd digit
4th digit 5th digit 6th digit
7th digit 8th digit 9th digit
L
10th digit 11th digit (Not used)
SM 4-57 A250
USER TOOLS
A250 4-58 SM
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SM 4-59 A250
LEDS
4.4 LEDS
BICU
Number Function
Monitors the +5 V line for the slave CPU.
LED 101
Usually, this LED is blinking.
Monitors the +5 V line.
LED 102
Usually, this LED is lit.
IOB
Number Function
Monitors the connection between the IOB and the BICU.
LED 100
Usually, this LED is blinking.
4.5.2 LUBRICANTS
A250 4-60 SM
Rev. 02/2000 ROM HISTORY
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printing
3. If a jam occurs while printing out a counter report,
the jam indication is displayed but soon disappears.
The machine then returns to the counter display
screen. In addition, if the paper end condition
occurs while the paper is being fed (after the start
key is pressed), the machine returns to the counter
display screen without properly displaying "Set A4
(81/2 X 11) paper in tray".
4. When a printer sort job and counter list job overlap
each other the counter list is not printed out.
5. When the memory becomes full during a copy job
using the "combine" function, the image being
printed at that time will contain errors.
6. After setting several originals in the ADF and
scanning a fax cover sheet using Auto Document,
the operator exits the mode but cannot make copies
using the ADF.
7. Abnormal image occurs when an A5 sideways
original is enlarged to 8K (tray 3) using Auto-
Enlarge. A5 lengthwise prints out normally.
1. When using 8k or 16k sized paper, the logging data 2.21 H Aug. ’99 Prod.
report (SMC) is printed out in Japanese.
2. Both edges of the hot roller may be hot when the
machine has been running for an extended time in
thick paper mode.
SM 4-61 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 02/2000
A250 4-62 SM
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
PM TABLE
PAPER FEED
Paper feed roller R R R
Friction pad R R R
Bottom plate pad R R R
Maintenance
Preventive
Registration rollers C C C C Clean with water or alcohol.
Relay rollers C C C C Dry cloth
Paper feed guides C C C C Dry cloth
Paper dust mylar C C C C Dry cloth
FUSING UNIT
Hot roller R R R
Pressure roller R R R
Hot roller bushing -
R R R
front
Hot roller bushing -
R R R
rear
Pressure roller
R R R
bushing - front
Pressure roller
R R R
bushing - rear
Hot roller strippers R R R
Upper exit roller R R R
OTHERS
Transfer roller R R R
SM 5-1 A250
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The PM interval for the ADF is the number of prints (as for other units), not the
number of originals.
A250 5-2 SM
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
EXTERIOR REMOVAL
[B]
[A]
[C]
A250R112.WMF
Adjustment
and
6.1.2 COPY TRAY
SM 6-1 A250
EXTERIOR REMOVAL
[A]
A250R105.WMF
[B]
A250R907.WMF
1. Remove the copy tray. (Refer to Copy Tray Removal, section 6.1.2.)
2. Remove the small front cover [A] (1 screw).
3. Remove the front cover [B], as shown.
A250 6-2 SM
EXTERIOR REMOVAL
[A]
[C]
[B]
A250R908.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
6.1.6 LOWER RIGHT COVER
and
1. Remove the upper right cover.
2. Remove the lower right cover [B] (1 screw).
SM 6-3 A250
EXTERIOR REMOVAL
[A]
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A250 6-4 SM
SCANNER
6.2 SCANNER
6.2.1 EXPOSURE GLASS REMOVAL
Platen Cover Model
[C]
[B]
[A]
[D]
A250R009.WMF
Adjustment
3. Remove the exposure glass [C].
and
NOTE: When re-installing the exposure glass, place it so that the mark [D] is in
the right front position.
SM 6-5 A250
SCANNER
ADF Model
[D]
[A]
[B]
[C]
A250R010.WMF
1. Remove the upper right cover. (See Upper Right Cover Removal, section
6.1.5.)
2. Remove the two screws [A].
3. Remove the rear scale [B] (3 screws).
4. Remove the exposure glass [C] with left scale.
NOTE: When re-installing the exposure glass, make sure that the left scale is
inserted into the two pegs [D] on the edge holder.
A250 6-6 SM
SCANNER
[A]
[D] [B]
[C]
A250R005.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
4. Remove the lens block [D] (4 screws).
and
SM 6-7 A250
SCANNER
[F]
[C]
[B]
[E]
[A]
[D]
A250R001.WMF
A250 6-8 SM
SCANNER
[B]
[A]
[C]
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A250R007.WMF
Adjustment
screws).
3. Remove the operation panel (5 screws and 1 connector). and
4. Move the 1st scanner to the opening in the center of the frame.
5. Remove the screw securing the flat cable of the exposure lamp, and disconnect
the exposure lamp connector.
6. Remove the 1st scanner (2 screws).
7. Position the 1st scanner bracket [A] so that the positioning tool [B] can fit
smoothly into the holes as shown. Mark the position of the 1st scanner bracket
and remove the tool.
8. While keeping the 1st scanner bracket in the same position, set the 1st scanner
on the 1st scanner bracket and adjust the 1st scanner alignment so that the
positioning tool fits smoothly into the front hole.
9. Secure the two screws [C] to fix the 1st scanner position.
SM 6-9 A250
SCANNER
[D] [E]
[C]
[A]
[B]
A250R888.WMF
A250 6-10 SM
LASER UNIT
Replacement
Adjustment
and
A250R999.WMF
SM 6-11 A250
LASER UNIT
[B]
[A] A250R501.WMF
A250 6-12 SM
LASER UNIT
[C]
[B]
[A]
A250R502.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
6.3.4 EXIT TRAY PAPER SENSOR REMOVAL
and
1. Remove the paper exit tray (2 screws).
2. Remove the exit tray paper sensor [C] (1 screw and 1 connector).
SM 6-13 A250
LASER UNIT
[A]
[B]
A250R503.WMF
A250 6-14 SM
LASER UNIT
[A]
[D] [C]
[B]
A250R889.WMF
Paper Feed
Direction
Trim Pattern
Replacement
Adjustment
A250R890.WMF
and
SM 6-15 A250
IMAGE TRANSFER
[B]
[A] A250R703.WMF
A250 6-16 SM
FUSING
6.5 FUSING
6.5.1 FUSING UNIT REMOVAL
Preparation
1) Turn off the main switch.
2) Open the right side cover.
CAUTION
Be careful when removing the fusing unit, because it could be very hot.
[C]
[B]
[A]
A250R117.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
and
1. Remove the two screws [A].
2. Release the levers as shown [B].
3. Remove the fusing unit [C].
SM 6-17 A250
FUSING
[A]
[B]
[C] A250R551.WMF
A250 6-18 SM
FUSING
[E]
[F]
[G]
[H]
[D]
A250R553.WMF
5. Disconnect the hot roller stripper pawl springs (see Hot Roller Stripper Pawl
Removal, section 6.5.5.)
6. Remove the hot roller grounding terminal [D] (1 screw).
Replacement
Adjustment
7. Remove the two screws securing the fusing lamp terminals [E].
and
8. Replace the hot roller [F].
9. Replace the fusing lamp [G].
10. Replace the thermofuse [H] (2 screws).
NOTE: 1) Do not touch the hot roller with your bare hands.
2) Do not touch the fusing lamp with your bare hands.
SM 6-19 A250
FUSING
[B]
[F]
[A]
A250R505.WMF
[D]
[E]
[C]
A250R552.WMF
[G]
A250R506.WMF
A250 6-20 SM
FUSING
[B]
[A]
[D]
[C]
A250R504.WMF
Adjustment
2. Remove the cable cover (1 screw) [B].
NOTE: When reinstalling the cable cover, secure the cable under the cover and
correctly.
3. Replace the drawer connector (1 screw) [C] and fusing thermistor (1 screw) [D].
SM 6-21 A250
FUSING
[B]
[C]
[A]
[D]
A250R507.WMF
A250 6-22 SM
PAPER FEED
[C] [B]
[A]
A250R706.WMF
Adjustment
3. While releasing the spring mechanism [B], remove the paper feed roller [C].
and
NOTE: Do not touch the paper feed roller with your bare hands.
SM 6-23 A250
PAPER FEED
[B]
[A]
A250R701.WMF
A250 6-24 SM
PAPER FEED
[C]
[A]
[B]
A250R707.WMF
1. Remove the paper feed roller. (Refer to Paper Feed Roller Replacement,
section 6.6.1.)
Replacement
Adjustment
2. While unhooking the hook [A], pull the shaft [B] out to the left.
and
3. Replace the tray paper feed clutch [C] (1 connector on the engine control
board).
NOTE: Do not remove the bushing for the paper feed roller shaft at the rear,
because it may not be possible to reinstall it.
SM 6-25 A250
PAPER FEED
[A]
[B]
[C] [E]
A250R708.WMF
[D]
A250R709.WMF
A250 6-26 SM
PAPER FEED
[C]
[B] [A]
A250R705.WMF
[E]
[D]
A250R704.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
and
1. Remove the rear right cover.
2. Remove the AIO cartridge and the fusing unit.
3. Release the by-pass feed sensor feeler [A] by pushing the left side of the feeler
shaft, as shown.
4. While releasing the hook [B] at each side, remove the by-pass feed roller cover
[C], as shown.
NOTE: Remove the by-pass feed roller cover carefully (it is attached tightly).
Otherwise, the feeler [A] may be damaged.
5. Remove the by-pass feed clutch [D] (1 snap ring).
6. Remove the by-pass feed roller [E], as shown.
NOTE: Do not touch the by-pass feed roller with your bare hands.
SM 6-27 A250
PAPER FEED
[B]
[A]
A250R714.WMF
1. While unhooking the hooks [A], remove the friction pad [B], as shown.
NOTE: Be sure to unhook the hooks or they may break.
A250 6-28 SM
PAPER FEED
[A]
A250R711.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
and
SM 6-29 A250
PAPER FEED
[A]
[B]
A250R715.WMF
[D]
[C]
A250R716.WMF
1. Open the vertical transport cover and remove the pin [A].
2. Remove the front right cover [B] (1 screw).
3. Disconnect the by-pass tray sensor connector [C].
4. While lifting the hook [D] upward, lower the by-pass tray and remove it as
shown.
NOTE: Be sure to unhook the hooks or they may break.
A250 6-30 SM
PAPER FEED
[B]
[A]
A250R717.WMF
[C]
Replacement
Adjustment
A250R718.WMF
and
SM 6-31 A250
PAPER FEED
[A]
[C]
[B] A250R712.WMF
A250 6-32 SM
PAPER FEED
[A]
A250R713.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
and
SM 6-33 A250
PAPER FEED
[A]
A250R702.WMF
A250 6-34 SM
OTHERS
6.7 OTHERS
6.7.1 MAIN MOTOR/GEAR BOX REPLACEMENT
Preparation
1) Remove the rear cover.
2) Remove the by-pass feed roller (refer to By-pass Feed Roller Replacement,
section 6-6-5).
[D]
[A]
[C]
[E] [B]
A250R901.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
1. Remove the flywheel [A] (3 screws). and
SM 6-35 A250
OTHERS
[A]
A250R906.WMF
1. Replace the input output board [A] (4 screws and all connectors).
A250 6-36 SM
OTHERS
[A]
A250R905.WMF
1. Remove the base-engine image control unit [A] (6 screws and all connectors).
2. Re-install the NVRAM from the old board in the socket on the new board.
Replacement
Adjustment
and
SM 6-37 A250
OTHERS
[A]
A250R904.WMF
[D]
[C]
[B]
A250R903.WMF
A250R902.WMF
[C]
A250 6-38 SM
STANDARD WHITE DENSITY ADJUSTMENT
Procedure:
1. Place 10 sheets of new A4 sideways or A3 paper on the exposure glass and
close the platen cover or the ADF.
2. Enter SP4-908 and select “1: YES”. The standard white density is automatically
adjusted.
Replacement
Adjustment
and
SM 6-39 A250
COPY ADJUSTMENT PRINTING/SCANNING
6.9.1 PRINTING
NOTE: 1) Make sure the paper is installed correctly in each paper tray before you
start these adjustments.
2) Use the trimming area pattern (SP5-902, No.10) to print the test pattern
for the following procedures.
3) Set SP 5-902 to 0 again after completing these printing adjustments.
A250R512.WMF
A250 6-40 SM
COPY ADJUSTMENT PRINTING/SCANNING
Blank Margin
NOTE: If the leading edge/side-to-side registration cannot be adjusted within the
specifications, adjust the blank margin for the leading/left side edge.
1. Check the trailing edge and blank margin for the right side edge. Adjust them
using the following SP modes.
SP mode Specification D
Trailing edge SP2-101-2 More than 0.5 mm
Right side edge SP2-101-4 More than 0.5 mm
C
Leading edge SP2-101-1 2 ± 1.5 mm
Left side edge SP2-101-3 2 ± 1.5 mm
A250R513.WMF
Replacement
Adjustment
and
A250R524.WMF
SM 6-41 A250
COPY ADJUSTMENT PRINTING/SCANNING
6.9.2 SCANNING
NOTE: 1) Before doing the following scanner adjustments, check and adjust the
printing registration/side-to-side adjustment and the blank margin
adjustment,
2) Use an OS-A3 test chart to perform the following adjustments.
A250R515.WMF
A250 6-42 SM
COPY ADJUSTMENT PRINTING/SCANNING
Magnification
NOTE: Use an OS-A3 test chart to perform the following adjustment.
A
B A: Main scan magnification
B: Sub-scan magnification
A250R517.WMF
Sub-scan Magnification
1. Place the test chart on the exposure glass and make a copy from one of the
feed stations.
Replacement
Adjustment
2. Check the magnification ratio, and adjust it using the following SP mode if
and
necessary. The specification is ±0.5%.
SP mode
Sub-scan magnification SP4-101
SM 6-43 A250
COPY ADJUSTMENT PRINTING/SCANNING
A250R516.WMF
A250R515.WMF
NOTE: Make a temporary test chart as shown above using A3/11" x 17" paper.
1. Place the temporary test chart on the ADF and make a copy from one of the
feed stations.
2. Check the registration, and adjust it using the following SP modes if necessary.
SP mode
Side-to-side registration SP6-006-1
Leading edge registration SP6-006-2
Blank margin for the trailing edge SP6-006-3
Sub-scan Magnification
A: Sub-scan magnification
A250R526.WMF
NOTE: Make a temporary test chart as shown above using A3/11" x 17" paper.
1. Place the temporary test chart on the ADF and make a copy from one of the
feed stations.
2. Check the registration, and adjust using SP 6-007 if necessary. The
specification is ±0.5%.
A250 6-44 SM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
7.1.1 SUMMARY
There are 4 levels of service call conditions
Level Definition Reset Procedure
To prevent the machine from being Enter SP mode, then turn the main
damaged, the SC can only be reset by a power switch off and on.
A
service representative (see the notes
below). The copier is not operational.
Turning the main power switch off and on Turn the operation switch or main
can reset the SC if incorrect sensor power switch off and on.
B detection caused the SC. Turning the main power switch off
and on can only reset a level B
SC.
The copier works normally except for the Turn the operation switch off and
C
unit related to the service call. on.
The SC history is updated. The machine The SC is not displayed. All that
D operates as usual. happens is that the SC history is
updated.
NOTE: 1) If the problem concerns electrical circuit boards, first disconnect then
reconnect the connectors before replacing the PCBs.
2) If the problem concerns a motor lock, first check the mechanical load
before replacing motors or sensors.
⇒ 3) To reset a level “A” SC, enter SP5-810 (SC code reset) and select “1”.
Next, depress the “Photo mode” key. While depressing the “Photo
mode” key, depress the ! key at the same time and hold both keys for
at least 3 seconds (it is not necessary to turn the main switch off and
on). If the machine beeps 5 times, the reset was successful. If it only
beeps twice, the reset failed, and you need to try the reset procedure
again.
4) When a level A or B SC occurs while in SP mode, the display does not
indicate the SC number. If this occurs, check the SC number after
exiting SP mode. This does not apply to level B codes.
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SM 7-1 A250
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
A250 7-2 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
The level of the white standard pattern detected by the IPU (on the BICU
board) is too low.
Possible Causes:
• Exposure lamp defective
⇒ • BICU board defective
• Incorrect position of the white standard pattern
• Dirty white plate
• SBU board defective
SM 7-3 A250
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
A250 7-4 SM
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
SM 7-5 A250
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
SC506: Paper Tray Motor Lock (Optional Paper Tray Unit Only)
Definition: [C]
A motor lock signal is not detected for more than 1.5 s after the motor starts
rotation, or the lock signal is not detected for more than 1.0 s after the last lock
signal detection.
Possible Causes:
• Paper tray motor defective
• Too much load on the drive mechanism
A250 7-6 SM
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
SC630: [D] CSS (RSS) Communication Error between Line Adapter and
CSS Center
Japanese version only
SM 7-7 A250
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS Rev. 02/2000
A250 7-8 SM
Rev. 02/2000 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
SM 7-9 A250
BLOWN FUSE TABLE
A250 7-10 SM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DEFECTS
7.3.2 SENSORS
Symbol Description CN No. Condition Symptom
Scanner HP Open SC194 is displayed.
S1 327-8
Short SC120 is displayed.
S2 Original Width 320-8, 9 Open The CPU cannot detect proper original
S3 Original Length 1 320-3, 4 size.
S4 Original Length 2 324-3, 4 Short
Toner Near-End Toner end is displayed even if there are
Open
toner in the AIO cartridge.
S5 322-2
Toner near end condition cannot be
Short
detected in toner near end condition.
Paper End Paper end condition even if paper is
Open
loaded in the tray.
S6 325-2 Paper end condition cannot be
Short detected even if there is no paper in the
tray, paper jam occurs.
By-pass Tray Paper Paper cannot be detected when paper
Open
S8 309-5 is placed in the by-pass table.
Short By-pass paper misfeed occurs.
By-pass Paper Size Open The CPU cannot detect proper paper
S9 321-2, 4, 5
Short size in the by-pass tray.
Vertical Transport Misfeed is detected after paper pass
Open
through the vertical transport sensor.
S10 321-7
Misfeed is detected even if there is no
Short
paper.
Registration Misfeed is detected after paper pass
Open
through the registration sensor.
S11 309-2
Misfeed is detected even if there is no
Short
paper.
Fusing Exit Misfeed is detected after paper pass
Open
through the fusing exit sensor.
S12 303-6
Misfeed is detected even if there is no
Short
paper.
Exit Tray Paper Exit tray LED does not turn on even if
Open
there is paper left in the exit tray.
S13 321-10
Exit tray LED turns on even if there is
Short
no paper in the exit tray.
Platen Cover Open Original size cannot be detected.
S14 327-5 The correct original size may not be
Short
detected.
AIO Set “Reset the toner cartridge” is displayed
Open
S15 323-6 even if the AIO cartridge is installed.
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SM 7-11 A250
COPY QUALITY
BACKGROUND:
The A250 represents one of the latest shifts in technology for Ricoh family products. An extensive
market investigation of print requirements was performed during the design phase of the A250.
Market research defined a need for an economical copier product that had increased gray scale and
graphic capability due to the market’s movement toward documentation with increased usage of
photographs, charts, clips, etc. The result was the A250. The A250 is based on a printer engine
technology, with certain unique print characteristics. The A250 image output has been created to
maximize the overall appearance of the document. The A250 processes the image differently from
past analog copiers, (as explained in the technical portion of this document) and produces an image
with modified features.
Since the A250 has certain unique output appearances and characteristics, it is important that
Service Technicians are educated on and made aware of the differences of the A250 so that they
can properly evaluate the output of the A250. The Service Technician should not expect or compare
the output of an analog product with the A250, using typical comparisons and black fill
characteristics. The A250 uses different parameters in image capture from analog copiers. It is
important that the design criteria are kept in mind when comparing the A250 output with that of
analog products. The current test charts may not adequately demonstrate the print quality features
and benefits of the A250. The Technical Support Division is currently investigating the possibility of
creating a new test chart that highlights the improved characteristics of the Digital Products.
Unfortunately, the A250 has been released without enough emphasis or explanation to the Service
Technician of the differences in the copy appearance. The result has been numerous concerns on
the part of Service Technicians at the time of installation. This information has been created to
address those concerns, provide a better understanding of the A250 output and to correct
misconceptions of the A250 output and to further educate the Service Technician on the A250.
SYMPTOM:
1. The image density is relatively low when a sky-shot copy is made in default, Auto Exposure
mode.
2. The overall image density is initially low.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS:
1. The Auto Exposure mode of the A250 is aimed at producing copies “true to the original”. The
machine will attempt to not only reproduce the image on the original, but also any dust or other
particles present on the platen glass. In order to produce a copy true to the original, the background
value used for the copy is derived from the scanned ‘white data’ (or whitest area on the original).
With a sky-shot copy, the machine views any dust or particles on the contact glass as this white
data (i.e. whitest areas). The value obtained from scanning these small white areas is selected as
the background density level and the black areas on the image are then output accordingly.
Therefore, with sky-shot copies, the image density of the main black area may appear lighter than
expected and white spots may be very visible (as the machine has set this
white data value as the background). Further, when making copies from an original, the machine
will also attempt to reproduce any small, white spots present inside the black areas.
For the purpose of confirming the image quality of black areas, please do not use the sky-shot copy.
However, if producing a sky shot becomes necessary, the Manual Image Density (Non Auto
Exposure) mode should be used (which turns off the background removing function). The image
density of black areas in Manual Image Density mode is higher than that of Auto Exposure mode.
Also, dust or other particles present on the contact glass will not result in white spots on the copy.
A250 7-12 SM
COPY QUALITY
2. This symptom is also related to the mono-component toner developing system used by the
A250.
A. Image density is determined by the amount of charge that the toner holds. However, regardless
of whether the charge held by the toner is too low or too high, the resulting image density will
drop. If the charge is too low, the necessary static electricity and therefore the amount of toner
used will also be low, causing a lower image density. If the charge is too high, the developed
toner will neutralize the charged image on the OPC drum causing the static charge necessary
for development will be relatively low. This will cause the amount of toner used to be low,
resulting in lower image density.
The reason for the initial low image density is therefore not related to the dual-component
development system. Rather, it results from a low initial static charge on the toner due to the
use of a development system where the uncharged toner is directly supplied to the development
roller.
B. Generally, toner is initially supplied to the development roller starting with the smallest particles.
If the particles are relatively small, the image density will be relatively low not only because the
toner density is visibly low, but also because the amount of charge in the toner is higher. In the
A250, image density begins to increase after the smallest toner particles have been used up,
approximately 100 to 250 copies. This symptom is not limited to the A250, and is present in
machines of other companies that employ the same type of development system.
It has been proposed that in order to increase the image density (i.e. improve the initial performance
of the toner), the development roller should be run idle. However, since the toner is not being used
(as there are no copies being made), the same toner will remain on the roller as it turns, subjecting
the toner to stress (which will cause the image density to drop). Therefore, although the symptom
produces copies with slightly low image density, it is limited to the first 100 to 250 copies, after
which the image quality will improve.
A countermeasure will therefore not be applied to these symptoms. In addition, a test for image
density was performed using a new cartridge (AIO) followed by 10 days of no use. After testing, no
change in image density was observed.
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SM 7-13 A250
FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2000
A250 7-14 SM
Rev. 05/2000 FIRMWARE HISTORY
• When using 8k or 16k sized paper, the A2505532 H August 1999 2.21
logging data report (SMC) is printed out Production
in Japanese.
• When the Energy Saver Mode key is A2505532 J October 1999 2.27
pressed while a print job is being done in Production
the background, the machine will go into
Energy Saver Mode. However when the
operator releases the mode and returns
to the system settings or copy features
(both inside user tools), a message is
displayed asking the operator to wait and
the machine returns to the main copy
screen (although it is still in user tools).
The LED for the user tools key is lit, and
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SM 7-15 A250
FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2000
A250 7-16 SM
Rev. 05/2000 FIRMWARE HISTORY
• The detection conditions for SC546 have A2505532 K May 2000 2.33
been changed as follows: Production
• Old:
1. Detection during warm-up, standby
and Energy Saver Mode.
2. After the fusing lamp has been on for
8 seconds, the fusing temperature fails
to rise 3 •C or more within any of the 5-
second detection intervals.
• New:
1. Detection during warm-up only.
2. After the fusing lamp has been on for
8 seconds, the fusing temperature fails
to rise 3°C or more within any of the 10-
second detection intervals.
• There are two detection’s for SC546. A2505532 L May 2000 2.34
Production
• 1. After the Fusing Lamp has been on for
8 seconds, the fusing temperature fails
to rise 3 •C or more within any of the 10-
second detection intervals.
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SM 7-17 A250
DOCUMENT FEEDER A859
SPECIFICATIONS
1. OVERALL INFORMATION
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Original Size: Standard Size (Single-sided Mode only):
A3 to A5, DLT to HLT
Non-standard Size (Single-sided Mode only):
Max. width 297 mm
Min. width 105 mm
Max. length 1,260 mm
Min. length 128 mm
Original Weight: 40 ~ 128 g/m2 (10 ~ 34 lbs.)
Table Capacity: 50 sheets (80 g/m2, 22 lbs.)
Original Standard Position: Center
Separation: FRR
Original Transport: Roller transport
Original Feed Order: From the top original
Reproduction Range: 50 ~ 200%
Power Source: 24 & 5 VDC from the copier
Power Consumption: 25 W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 550 mm x 470 mm x 130 mm
Weight: 9 kg or less
Document
Feeder
A859
SM 8-1 A250
MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
2 3 4 5
8 7 6
A859V101.WMF
A250 8-2 SM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
1 2
13 3
12
4
11 5
6
10
9 8 A859V102.WMF
SM 8-3 A250
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Sensors
DF Open Informs the CPU of the DF when the DF is
S1 6
opened and closed (for platen mode).
Registration Detects the leading edge of the original to
determine when to turn off the DF transport
S2 13
motor and expose the original, and checks
for original misfeeds.
Feed Cover Open Detects whether the feed-in cover is open or
S3 2
Sensor not.
S4 Original Width Detects the original width. 3
S5 Original Length 1 Detects the original length. 8
S6 Original Length 2 Detects the original length. 7
S7 Original Set Detects the original is on the feed table. 11
Original Trailing Detects the trailing edge of the last original to
Edge stop copy paper feed and to turn off the
S8 12
transport motor, and checks for original
misfeeds.
Solenoids
DF Pick-up Controls the up-down movement of the
SOL1 4
original table.
SOL2 Stamp Energizes the stamp to mark the original. 10
Clutches
DF Feed Transfers transport motor drive to the pick-up
MC1 1
roller and feed belt.
PCBs
DF Drive Interfaces the sensor signals with the copier,
PCB1 and transfers the magnetic clutch, solenoid, 5
and motor drive signals from the copier.
A250 8-4 SM
DRIVE LAYOUT
8 1
7
6 2
4
3
A859V103.WMF
Document
Feeder
A859
SM 8-5 A250
ORIGINAL SIZE DETECTION
[D]
[A]
[B]
[C]
A859D104.WMF
The DF has one width sensor [A] to detect the original width and two original length
sensors (-1 [B] and -2 [C]) to detect the original length. The DF detects the original
size through the combination of inputs from those sensors as shown in the table on
the next page.
When using an original of a non-standard size, the user needs to input the original
length at the operation panel.
The original width sensor [A] has four possible outputs (P1 to P4). The output
depends on the position of the sliding electrode on the original rear fence.
During one-to-one copying, copy paper is fed to the registration roller in advance,
to increase the copy speed. The original exit trailing edge sensor monitors the
stack of originals in the feeder, and detects when the trailing edge of the last page
has been fed in. This stops the ADF from feeding an unwanted extra sheet of copy
paper.
A250 8-6 SM
ORIGINAL SIZE DETECTION
Original Original
NA EU P1 P2 P3 P4
Length 1 Length 2
1 A3 L (297 x 420) P ON ON — — — ON
2 B4 L (257 x 364) P ON ON — — ON —
3 A4 L (210 x 297) P ON — — ON — —
4 A4 S (297 x 210) P — — — — — ON
5 B5 L (182 x 257) P ON — ON — — —
6 B5 S (257 x 182) P — — — — ON —
7 A5 L (148 x 210) P — — ON — — —
8 A5 S (210 x 148) P — — — ON — —
11 11" x 17" L (DLT) O 1 ON ON — — — ON
12 11" x 15" L P 1 ON ON — — — ON
13 10" x 14" L P ON ON — — ON —
14 81/2" x 14" L (LG) O ON ON — ON — —
O
2
O
P1, 1: If the original is 11" x 15" L, it will always be detected as 11" x 17" L (DLT).
O
P2, 2: In North American models, if the original is 8" x 13" L (F size), it will always
be detected as 81/2" x 14" L (LG).
O
P3, 3: If the original is 10" x 8" L, it will always be detected as 81/2" x 11" L (LT).
O
P4, 4: In Europe/Asia models, if the original is 8" x 13" L (F size), it will always be
detected as 81/2" x 13" L (F4 size).
NA: North America, EU: Europe
Ground
Width size 1
Width size 2
Side fence P4 P3 P2 P1
position
A3·A4S B4·B5S A4L·A5S B5L·A5L
A859D512.WMF
Document
Feeder
A859
SM 8-7 A250
PICK-UP AND SEPARATION
[C] [B]
[A]
A859D105.WMF
[F]
[D]
[F]
[G]
[H]
A859D106.WMF
When the print key is pressed, the DF pick-up solenoid [A] turns on and the
entrance guide [B] lifts up the originals to the pick-up roller [C]. At the same time,
the DF feed clutch [D] turns on.
200 ms after this, the DF transport motor [E] turns on. The original is fed to the
paper feed belt [F] from the top page. The pages are separated by the separation
roller [G] and the top sheet of the original is fed to the 1st transport roller [H]. The
original separation system uses an FRR system.
A250 8-8 SM
ORIGINAL TRANSPORT AND EXIT MECHANISM
[D]
[A]
When the leading edge of the original reaches the registration sensor [A], the DF
transport motors turn off. After a short time the DF transport motors turn on again.
The original is fed past the DF exposure glass [B], where it is scanned. The original
is fed through to the 2nd transport roller [C] and fed out by the exit roller [D].
The DF transport motor speed, while feeding the original to the registration sensor,
is constant. However, when the motor turns on again to feed the original to the
exposure glass, the speed depends on the selected reproduction ratio. At 100%, it
is 90 mm/s.
Document
Feeder
A859
SM 8-9 A250
STAMP
2.4 STAMP
[C]
[A]
[B]
A859D504.WMF
This function is only for fax mode. The fax unit includes the stamp.
There is a stamp [A] between the 2nd transport roller [B] and the exit roller [C], and
the copier controls this solenoid directly.
When the original reaches the stamp position, the DF transport motor stops. 300
milliseconds after stopping the DF transport motor, the stamp solenoid turns on if
the page was sent successfully (immediate transmission) or stored successfully
(memory transmission). After stamping, the DF transport motor starts again to feed
out the document, and its speed is about 1.3 times the normal speed.
Adjusting SP6-010 can change the stamping position on the original.
A250 8-10 SM
SM
Feed, Feed, Feed,
Feed
Scanning, Scanning, Scanning,
Exit Exit Exit
RXD
TXD
MAX
2.5 TIMING CHARTS
CW
Transport READ
Motor OFF 168.1ms
50ms 50ms 50ms 50ms
JAM1 *1
200ms
8-11
117.6ms 117.6ms 117.6ms
Pick-up ON
Solenoid OFF
Original Set ON
Original ON
Exit Sensor OFF
JAM2, 3, *1 JAM4 *1
31.2mm
Registration ON
Sensor OFF
FGATE ENABLE
*2 F Gate: This signal goes high when the laser starts to write a page to the drum.
DISABLE
210 mm *2
A859D510.WMF
TIMING CHARTS
A250
Document
Feeder
A859
A250
Scanning, Stamp Scanning, Stamp
Feed Position Stop Stamp Exit Position Stop Stamp Exit
RXD
TIMING CHARTS
TXD
MAX
CW
READ
Transport
Motor OFF
50ms 50ms 168.1ms
50ms 50ms 50ms
JAM1A *1
200ms 200ms
DF Feed ON
Clutch OFF
8-12
OFF
2.5.2 A4 SIDEWAYS, STAMP MODE
Solenoid
Original Set ON
OFF
Sensor JAM4 *1
ENABLE
FGATE DISABLE
210mm *2
*2 F Gate: This signal goes high when the laser starts to write a page to the drum.
ON 200ms 200ms
Stamp
OFF
A859D511.WMF
SM
JAM DETECTION
JAM 2: If the registration sensor does not turn off within x2 ms since the DF
transport motor turned on to feed the original from the original tray.
x2 = (original length/original speed) + 2,000 ms
JAM 3: If the registration sensor turns off while the original is being scanned.
JAM 4: If the original has not passed the scanning position, although the leading
edge of the next original has been detected and has stopped at the
registration sensor (F gate still off).
JAM 5: If the cover is opened or DF is lifted up during a DF job.
Document
Feeder
A859
SM 8-13 A250
OVERALL ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
DF
Copier IOB Transport
Board DF Drive Board
Motor
Driver M
DF Connection
5 V
Sensors
Clutch
and
Solenoids
A859D509.WMF
The copier directly controls the DF pick-up solenoid, stamp solenoid, and DF feed
clutch through the DF drive board. The sensor signals are directly sent to the
copier through the DF drive board. The DF drive board has a driver for the DF
transport motor and the drive signals are sent from the copier.
When the DF connector is connected to the copier IOB board, the DF connection
signal to the copier goes to 5 V. Then the copier detects that the DF is connected.
A250 8-14 SM
FEED UNIT REMOVAL
[B]
[A]
A859R102.WMF
[B]
[A]
A859R105.WMF
SM 8-15 A250
PICK-UP ROLLER REPLACEMENT
[B]
[A]
A859R103.WMF
[I]
[G]
[H]
[F]
[C]
[B]
[E]
[A] [D] A859R104.WMF
A250 8-16 SM
ORIGINAL SET SENSOR REPLACEMENT
[A]
[B]
[C]
A859R106.WMF
Document
Feeder
A859
SM 8-17 A250
ORIGINAL WIDTH/LENGTH/TRAILING EDGE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
[A]
[D] [B]
[C]
[E]
A859R107.WMF
[F] A859R108.WMF
A859R113.WMF
A250 8-18 SM
ORIGINAL EXIT TRAY/FRONT COVER/REAR COVER REMOVAL
[B]
[A] [C]
A859R101.WMF
[B]
A859R159.WMF
SM 8-19 A250
FEED CLUTCH/PICK-UP SOL/TRANSPORT MOTOR REPLACEMENT
[B]
[A]
[C]
[D]
A859R109.WMF
- Feed Clutch -
2. Replace the feed clutch [A] (1 E-ring and 1 connector).
- Pick-up Solenoid -
3. Replace the pick-up solenoid [B] (3 screws and 1 connector).
- Transport Motor -
4. Remove the transport motor bracket [C] (2 screws).
5. Remove the transport motor [D] (2 screws, 1 connector).
A250 8-20 SM
DF FEED COVER REMOVAL
[D]
[A]
[B]
[D]
[C]
[B]
A859R110.WMF
1. Remove the front cover (2 screws) and the rear cover (2 screws).
2. Remove the turn guide [A] (2 screws [B]).
3. Remove the DF feed cover [C] (2 screws [D]).
[B]
[A]
A859R111.WMF
1. Remove the front cover (2 screws) and the rear cover (2 screws).
2. Remove the transport guide [A].
Document
Feeder
A859
SM 8-21 A250
STAMP SOLENOID REPLACEMENT
[A]
[C]
[B]
A859R112.WMF
A250 8-22 SM
PAPER TRAY UNIT A860
SPECIFICATIONS
Paper Tray
Unit A860
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Paper Size: A5 to A3
HLT lengthwise to DLT
Paper Weight: 60 ~ 105 g/m2, 16 ~ 28 lbs.
Tray Capacity: 500 sheets (80 g/m2, 20 lbs.) x 2 trays
Paper Feed System: Feed roller and friction pad
Paper Height Detection: 4 steps (100%, 70%, 30%, Near end)
Power Source: 24 VDC, 5 VDC (from the copier)
120 Vac:
120 V version, from the copier when the optional
tray heater is installed
220 ~ 240 Vac:
230 V version, from the copier when the optional
tray heater is installed
Power Consumption: Max: 30 W (Copying)
23 W (Optional Tray Heater On)
Average: 17 W (Copying)
15 W (Optional Tray Heater On)
Weight: 25 kg
Size (W x D x H): 550 mm x 520 mm x 271 mm
SM 9-1 A250
MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
5
1
2
3
7 6
A860V101.WMF
A250 9-2 SM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
Paper Tray
Unit A860
1
2
20
3
4
19 6
18 7
17 10
16 11
12
15 13
14 A860V102.WMF
SM 9-3 A250
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Sensors
Upper Lift Detects when the paper in the upper tray is at
S1 2
the correct feed height.
Lower Lift Detects when the paper in the lower tray is at
S2 19
the correct feed height.
Upper Paper End Informs the copier when the upper tray runs out
S3 13
of paper.
Lower Paper End Informs the copier when the lower tray runs out
S4 14
of paper.
S5 Vertical Transport Detects misfeeds. 12
Upper Paper Detects the amount of paper in the upper tray.
S6 5
Height 1
Upper Paper Detects the amount of paper in the upper tray.
S7 4
Height 2
Lower Paper Detects the amount of paper in the lower tray.
S8 11
Height 1
Lower Paper Detects the amount of paper in the lower tray.
S9 10
Height 2
Switches
SW1 Tray Cover Detects whether the tray cover is opened or not. 8
SW2 Upper Paper Size Determines what paper size is in the upper tray. 15
SW3 Lower Paper Size Determines what paper size is in the lower tray. 16
Magnetic Clutches
Upper Paper Starts paper feed from the upper tray.
MC1 6
Feed
Lower Paper Starts paper feed from the lower tray.
MC2 9
Feed
MC3 Relay Drives the relay rollers. 7
PCBs
Tray Main Controls the paper tray unit and communicates
PCB1 1
with the copier.
Others
Optional Tray Removes humidity from the paper in the trays.
H1 17
Heater
A250 9-4 SM
DRIVE LAYOUT
Paper Tray
Unit A860
1
3
8
7
A860V103.WMF
SM 9-5 A250
PAPER FEED AND SEPARATION MECHANISM
2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
2.1 PAPER FEED AND SEPARATION MECHANISM
[A] [B]
[C]
A860D104.WMF
The paper tray holds 500 sheets. The paper feed roller [A] drives the top sheet of
paper from the paper tray to the copier. The friction pad [B] allows only one sheet
to feed at a time. The friction pad applies pressure to the feed roller with a spring
[C].
A250 9-6 SM
PAPER LIFT MECHANISM
Paper Tray
Unit A860
[B]
[A]
[D]
[C]
[F]
[K] [G]
A860D106.WMF [H]
[A]
[E]
[B]
[I]
[J]
[C]
[D]
[E]
A860D107.WMF
The paper size switch detects when the tray is pushed in.
When the paper tray is pushed into the machine, the pin [A] for the lift motor
pressure shaft engages the lift motor coupling [B] and the pin [C] for the bottom
plate lift shaft in the tray engages the bottom plate pressure lever coupling [D]. The
pin [E] on the rear of the tray pushes the lock lever so that the lift motor can lift the
bottom plate pressure lever.
The lift motor turns on, and turns clockwise as viewed on the diagram. The main
pressure spring [K] pulls the bottom plate pressure lever, and this lifts the tray
bottom plate.
When the top of the stack touches the feed roller, the motor cannot pull up the
plate any more, so it pulls the actuator [G] into the lift sensor [F].
The pressure of the feed roller on the paper is now too high, so the lift motor
reverses to reduce this pressure. It reverses for 300 ms or 600 ms, depending on
the paper size. For smaller paper, it reverses the larger amount (600 ms) to reduce
the pressure more.
SM 9-7 A250
PAPER LIFT MECHANISM
The paper size thresholds for this feature depend on SP1-908-8, 9, 17, and 18.
(Note that there are two paper size thresholds for each tray: small and middle.
Some models only use the small threshold.) The amount of reverse depends on SP
1-908-1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12. (See the table later in this section for details of how
these SP modes work.)
For A4-width paper or wider, a projection [H] on the side fence engages the
secondary pressure spring [J] through a lever [I] . Then, the secondary pressure
spring [J] applies paper feed pressure in addition to the main pressure spring [K], to
ensure that extra pressure is applied to wider paper.
As stated earlier, various SP modes control this mechanism. The following table
summarizes them.
Amount of reverse:
Tray 1: 1-908-2
Tray 2: 1-908-11
When the paper tray is pulled out, the pins [A, C] disengage from the couplings [B,
D], and the bottom plate drops. To make it easier to push the tray in, the lift motor
rotates backwards 1.7 seconds to return the bottom plate pressure lever coupling
[D] to the original position.
A250 9-8 SM
PAPER END DETECTION
Paper Tray
Unit A860
[A]
[B]
[C]
A860D105.WMF
If there is some paper in the paper tray, the paper stack raises the paper end feeler
[A] and the paper end sensor [B] is deactivated.
When the paper tray runs out of paper, the paper end feeler drops into the cutout
[C] in the tray bottom plate and the paper end sensor is activated.
When the paper tray is drawn out with no paper in the tray, the shape of the paper
end feeler causes it to lift up.
SM 9-9 A250
PAPER HEIGHT DETECTION
[B]
[A]
[C]
[C]
A860D107.WMF
The amount of paper in the tray is detected by the combination of on/off signals
from two paper height sensors [A] and [B].
When the amount of paper decreases, the bottom plate pressure lever [C] moves
the actuator up.
The following combination of sensor signals is sent to the copier.
When the tray contains paper of a small width, the paper feed pressure may
become too low when the thickness of the remaining stack of paper has
decreased. The lift motor rotates forward 300 ms after the sensor detects a certain
amount of paper remaining in the tray to increase paper feed pressure, simulating
the pressure generated by a full tray.
A250 9-10 SM
PAPER HEIGHT DETECTION
The amount of remaining paper depends on SP modes 1-908-6, 7, 15, and 16. The
Paper Tray
Unit A860
amount of forward rotation depends on SP1-908-4, 5, 13, and 14. Note that there
are two paper size thresholds for each tray: small and middle (this is the same as
for the paper lift mechanism described earlier). Some models only use the small
threshold. The paper size thresholds depend on SP1-908-8, 9, 17, and 18.
The following table summarizes how these SP modes work.
SM 9-11 A250
PAPER SIZE DETECTION
SW
[B]
1 2 3 4
Size
A3, F (81/2" x 13") O O O P
A4 Lengthwise O P O P
A4 Sideways O P P P
A5 Sideways,
11" x 17"
O O P P
B4, 81/2" x 14" P O P P [A]
B5 Sideways,
81/2" x 11"
P P P P
B5 Lengthwise,
11" x 81/2"
P P O P
* (Asterisk) P P O O
O: ON (Not pushed)
P: OFF (Pushed)
A860D108.WMF
There are four paper size microswitches [A] on the front right plate of the paper tray
unit. The switches are actuated by a paper size actuator [B] behind the paper size
indicator plate, which is on the front right of the tray.
Each paper size has its own actuator, with a unique combination of notches. To
determine which size has been installed, the CPU reads which microswitches the
actuator has switched off.
The CPU disables paper feed from a tray if the paper size cannot be detected. If
the paper size actuator is broken, or if there is no tray installed, the Add Paper
indicator will light.
When the paper size actuator is at the “*” mark, the paper tray can be set up to
accommodate one of a wider range of paper sizes by using user tools. If the paper
size for this position is changed without changing the user tool setting, a paper jam
will result.
A250 9-12 SM
SIDE AND END FENCES
Paper Tray
Unit A860
[A]
[D]
[B]
A860D110.WMF
[C]
A860D109.WMF
Side Fences
If the tray is full of paper and it is pushed in strongly, the fences may deform or
bend. This may cause the paper to skew or the side-to-side registration to be
incorrect. To correct this, each side fence has a stopper [A] attached to it. Each
side fence can be secured with a screw [B], for customers who do not want to
change the paper size.
End Fence
As the amount of paper in the tray decreases, the bottom plate [C] lifts up
gradually. The end fence [D] is connected to the bottom plate. When the tray
bottom plate rises, the end fence moves forward and pushes the back of the paper
stack to keep it squared up.
SM 9-13 A250
FEED ROLLER REPLACEMENT
[C]
[B]
[A]
A860R107.WMF
A250 9-14 SM
TRAY MAIN BOARD REPLACEMENT
Paper Tray
Unit A860
[A]
A860R101.WMF
[B]
[C]
A860R103.WMF
SM 9-15 A250
RELAY CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
[A]
[B]
A860R101.WMF
[D]
[C]
[E]
[F]
A860R102.WMF
A250 9-16 SM
UPPER PAPER FEED CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
Paper Tray
Unit A860
[A]
A860R101.WMF
[B]
[F]
[D]
[C]
[E]
A860R102.WMF
SM 9-17 A250
LOWER PAPER FEED CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
[A]
A860R101.WMF
[C]
[B] A860R102.WMF
A250 9-18 SM
LIFT MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Paper Tray
Unit A860
[A]
A860R101.WMF
[C]
[D]
[B]
[E]
A860R104.WMF
SM 9-19 A250
PAPER END SENSOR REPLACEMENT
[C]
[B]
[A]
A860R105.WMF
[D]
[B]
[A]
A860R105.WMF
A250 9-20 SM
PAPER SIZE SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Paper Tray
Unit A860
[B]
[A]
A860R108.WMF
SM 9-21 A250
PAPER TRAY UNIT A861
SPECIFICATIONS
Paper Tray
Unit A861
Tray Capacity: 500 sheets (80 g/m2, 20 lbs. ) x 1 tray
Paper Feed System: Feed roller and friction pad
Paper Height Detection: 4 steps (100%, 70%, 30%, Near end)
Power Source: 24 VDC and 5VDC (from the copier):
120 Vac:
120 V version, from the copier when the optional
tray heater is installed
220 ~ 240 Vac:
230 V version, from the copier when the optional
tray heater is installed
Power Consumption: Max: 20 W (Copying)
23 W (Optional Tray Heater On)
Average: 13 W (Copying)
15 W (Optional Tray Heater On)
Weight: 12 kg
Size (W x D x H): 550 mm x 520 mm x 134 mm
SM 10-1 A250
MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
3
1
4 A861V101.WMF
A250 10-2 SM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
1
2
3
Paper Tray
Unit A861
4
10
8
9
A861V102.WMF
SM 10-3 A250
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Sensors
Lift Detects when the paper in the tray is at the
S1 2
correct feed height.
Paper End Informs the copier when the tray runs out of
S2 8
paper.
S3 Paper Height 1 Detects the amount of paper in the tray. 5
S4 Paper Height 2 Detects the amount of paper in the tray. 4
Switches
SW1 Tray Cover Detects whether the tray cover is opened. 7
SW2 Paper Size Determines what paper size is in the tray. 9
PCBs
Tray Main Controls the paper tray unit and communicates
PCB1 1
with the copier.
Others
Optional Tray Removes humidity from the paper in the tray.
H1 10
Heater
A250 10-4 SM
DRIVE LAYOUT
Paper Tray
Unit A861
1
A861V103.WMF
SM 10-5 A250
PAPER FEED AND SEPARATION
2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
2.1 PAPER FEED AND SEPARATION
[A]
[B]
[C]
A861D103.WMF
The paper tray holds 500 sheets. The paper feed roller [A] drives the top sheet of
paper from the paper tray to the copier. The friction pad [B] allows only one sheet
to feed at a time. The friction pad applies pressure to the feed roller with a spring
[C].
A250 10-6 SM
PAPER LIFT MECHANISM
[D]
Paper Tray
Unit A861
[C]
[F]
[K] [G]
[H]
A861D106.WMF
[A]
[E]
[B]
[I]
[J]
[C]
[D]
[E]
A861D107.WMF
The paper size switch detects when the tray is pushed in.
When the paper tray is pushed into the machine, the pin [A] for the lift motor
pressure shaft engages the lift motor coupling [B] and the pin [C] for the bottom
plate lift shaft in the tray engages the bottom plate pressure lever coupling [D]. The
pin [E] on the rear of the tray pushes the lock lever so that the lift motor can lift the
bottom plate pressure lever.
The lift motor turns on, and turns clockwise as viewed on the diagram. The main
pressure spring [K] pulls the bottom plate pressure lever, and this lifts the tray
bottom plate.
When the top of the stack touches the feed roller, the motor cannot pull up the
plate any more, so it pulls the actuator [G] into the lift sensor [F].
The pressure of the feed roller on the paper is now too high, so the lift motor
reverses to reduce this pressure. It reverses for 300 ms or 600 ms, depending on
the paper size. For smaller paper, it reverses the larger amount (600 ms) to reduce
the pressure more.
SM 10-7 A250
PAPER LIFT MECHANISM
The paper size thresholds for this feature depend on SP1-908-8 and 9. (Note that
there are two paper size thresholds: small and middle. Some models only use the
small threshold.) The amount of reverse depends on SP 1-908-1, 2, and 3. (See
the table later in this section for details of how these SP modes work.)
For A4-width paper or wider, a projection [H] on the side fence engages the
secondary pressure spring [J] through a lever [I] . Then, the secondary pressure
spring [J] applies paper feed pressure in addition to the main pressure spring [K], to
ensure that extra pressure is applied to wider paper.
As stated earlier, various SP modes control this mechanism. The following table
summarizes them.
Amount of reverse:
1-908-2
When the paper tray is pulled out, the pins [A, C] disengage from the couplings [B,
D], and the bottom plate drops. To make it easier to push the tray in, the lift motor
rotates backwards 1.7 seconds to return the bottom plate pressure lever coupling
[D] to the original position.
A250 10-8 SM
PAPER END DETECTION
[A]
Paper Tray
Unit A861
[B]
[C]
A861D105.WMF
If there is some paper in the paper tray, the paper stack raises the paper end feeler
[A] and the paper end sensor [B] is deactivated.
When the paper tray runs out of paper, the paper end feeler drops into the cutout
[C] in the tray bottom plate and the paper end sensor is activated.
When the paper tray is drawn out with no paper in the tray, the shape of the paper
end feeler causes it to lift up.
SM 10-9 A250
PAPER HEIGHT DETECTION
[B]
[A]
[C]
[C]
A861D107.WMF
The amount of paper in the tray is detected by the combination of on/off signals
from two paper height sensors [A] and [B].
When the amount of paper decreases, the bottom plate pressure lever [C] moves
the actuator up.
The following combination of sensor signals is sent to the copier.
When the tray contains paper of a small width, the paper feed pressure may
become too low when the thickness of the stack of remaining paper has
decreased. The lift motor rotates forward 300 ms after the sensor detects a certain
amount of paper remaining in the tray to increase paper feed pressure, simulating
the pressure generated by a full tray.
The amount of remaining paper depends on SP modes 1-908-6 and 7. The amount
of forward rotation depends on SP1-908-4 and 5. Note that there are two paper
size thresholds: small and middle (this is the same as for the paper lift mechanism
described earlier). Some models only use the small threshold. The paper size
thresholds depend on SP1-908-8 and 9.
A250 10-10 SM
PAPER HEIGHT DETECTION
Paper Tray
Unit A861
Amount of forward rotation: Amount of forward rotation:
None None
Paper width: Paper width:
1-908-8 or less More than 1-908-8, up to and
(Default: HLT or narrower) including 1-908-9
SM 10-11 A250
PAPER SIZE DETECTION
SW
[B]
1 2 3 4
Size
A3, F (81/2" x 13") O O O P
A4 Lengthwise O P O P
A4 Sideways O P P
A5 Sideways,
11" x 17"
O O P P
B4, 81/2" x 14" P O P P [A]
B5 Sideways,
81/2" x 11"
P P P P
B5 Lengthwise,
11" x 81/2"
P P O P
* (Asterisk) P P O O
O: ON (Not pushed)
P: OFF (Pushed)
A861D108.WMF
There are four paper size microswitches [A] on the front right plate of the paper tray
unit. The switches are actuated by a paper size actuator [B] behind the paper size
indicator plate, which is on the front right of the tray.
Each paper size has its own actuator, with a unique combination of notches. To
determine which size tray has been installed, the CPU reads which microswitches
the actuator has switched off.
The CPU disables paper feed from a tray if the paper size cannot be detected. If
the paper size actuator is broken, or if there is no tray installed, the Add Paper
indicator will light.
When the paper size actuator is at the "*" mark, the paper tray can be set up to
accommodate one of a wider range of paper sizes by using user tools. If the paper
size for this position is changed without changing the user tool setting, a paper jam
will result.
A250 10-12 SM
SIDE AND END FENCES
[A]
Paper Tray
Unit A861
[D]
[B]
A861D110.WMF
[C]
A861D109.WMF
Side Fences
If the tray is full of paper and it is pushed in strongly, the fences may deform or
bend. This may cause the paper to skew or the side-to-side registration to be
incorrect. To correct this, each side fence has a stopper [A] attached to it. Each
side fence can be secured with a screw [B], for customers who do not want to
change the paper size.
End Fence
As the amount of paper in the tray decreases, the bottom plate [C] lifts up
gradually. The end fence [D] is connected to the bottom plate. When the tray rises,
the end fence moves forward and pushes the back of the paper stack to keep it
squared up
SM 10-13 A250
FEED ROLLER REPLACEMENT
[C]
[B]
[A]
A861R723.WMF
A250 10-14 SM
TRAY MAIN BOARD REPLACEMENT
Paper Tray
Unit A861
[A]
A861R151.WMF
[B]
[C]
A861R103.WMF
SM 10-15 A250
TRAY MOTOR REPLACEMENT
[B]
[A]
A861R102.WMF
A250 10-16 SM
LIFT MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Paper Tray
Unit A861
[A]
A861R102.WMF
[C]
[D]
[B]
[E]
A861R104.WMF
SM 10-17 A250
PAPER END SENSOR REPLACEMENT
[C]
[B]
[A]
A861R106.WMF
[E]
[B]
[C]
[A]
A861R101.WMF
A250 10-18 SM
1-BIN SORTER A869
SPECIFICATIONS
1. OVERALL INFORMATION
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Paper Size: Standard Size:
A5 to A3
HLT to DLT
Non-standard Size:
Paper Width: 90 ~ 297 mm
Paper Length: 148 ~ 432 mm
Paper Weight: 60 ~ 105 g/m², 16 ~ 28 lbs.
Tray Capacity: 125 sheets (80 g/m², 20 lbs.)
1-Bin Sorter
Power Source: 5 VDC, 24 VDC (from the copier)
A869
Power Consumption: 17 W
Weight: 1.5 kg
Size (W x D x H): 447 mm x 456 mm x 122 mm
SM 11-1 A250
MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
1 5
1
A869V102.WMF
3 2
A869V101.WMF
SM 11-2 A250
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT
5
2
1-Bin Sorter
A869
4
A869V103.WMF
A869V174.WMF
SM 11-3 A250
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Solenoids
SOL1 Junction Gate Directs paper to the 1-bin tray.
Sensors
S1 Exit Checks for misfeeds. 6
S2 Paper Detects whether there is paper on the tray. 5
Switches
SW1 Tray Open Detects whether the bin tray is open. 4
PCBs
1 Bin Sorter Controls the 1-bin sorter and communicates
PCB1 2
with the copier.
LEDs
1 Bin Exit Tray Indicates when there is paper in the tray. This
LED1 7
sensor is located in the copier.
Solenoid
SOL1 Junction Gate Directs paper to the bin tray. 3
SM 11-4 A250
BASIC OPERATION
[A]
[G]
[A]
1-Bin Sorter
[G]
A869
[C] [D]
A869V103.WMF
[E]
[B] A869D101.WMF
[F]
A869D174.WMF
At the appropriate time, after the leading edge of the first sheet of copy paper
reaches the copier’s registration roller, the tray motor [A] starts and the junction
gate solenoid [B] turns on to direct the paper to the tray [C].
The junction gate solenoid turns off at the appropriate time after the paper is
directed to the tray. The tray motor stops after the final sheet passes through the
bin exit sensor [D].
The paper sensor [E] turns on when there is paper in the tray, and the paper
indicator [F] turns on.
The tray can be opened for easier jam removal by swinging the tray to the left. The
tray open switch [G] detects whether the bin tray is opened.
SM 11-5 A250
BASIC OPERATION
[A]
[B]
A869R102.WMF
[D]
A869R101.WMF
[F]
[E]
A869R103.WMF
SM 11-6 A250
SwapBOX and SwapFTL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRECAUTIONS
1.1.1 SWAPBOX AND SOFTWARE
If you purchase SwapBox from an authorized SCM Microsystems dealer, do not
use the software enclosed with the SwapBox. You need to purchase the required
software and license additionally from Ricoh.
The software part number is: A2309353
SwapFTL
And
SM 12-1 A250
INTRODUCTION
Check the Windows 95 version first, just by clicking the “System” icon in the
Windows Control Panel. If you see 4.00.950 in the box shown below, though the
example version is 4.00.950a, install “Service Pack 1” into the current Windows
operating system. Refer to the next page for how to get “Service Pack 1”.
4.00.950a
A250 12-2 SM
INTRODUCTION
The service pack file can be downloaded from the following Internet location.
Choose the one that is suitable for your Windows version.
SwapFTL
And
SM 12-3 A250
SWAPBOX INSTALLATION
2 SWAPBOX INSTALLATION
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CAUTION: 1) Before installing the SwapBox in a computer, turn off the computer
and disconnect the power cable.
2) This manual does not explain how to install an ISA board in your
computer. Refer to your computer’s users manual for how to do it.
CAUTION: 1) Do not use the software disks that are enclosed with the SwapBox.
2) Ensure that you have Windows 95 - 4.00.950a or a later version
installed in your computer. (Refer to section 1.4 for more details.)
A250 12-4 SM
SWAPBOX INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the SwapBox has been installed and configured under the
Windows 95 environment.
2. Insert the software diskette in the floppy disk drive.
3. Choose “Run” from the Start menu.
4. Type “A:\setup” and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on the display.
6. Reboot the computer after installation has finished.
3.2 VERIFICATION
3.2.1 SOFTWARE VERSION
SwapFTL
And
SM 12-5 A250
SWAPBOX INSTALLATION
1. Insert the 4MB flash memory card supplied from Ricoh into a card slot.
2. Windows 95 automatically detects the card, if this is the first time a flash card
has been used, Windows 95 installs the necessary drivers, and the “Found new
hardware” dialog box should appear automatically.
3. Wait about 30 s, then choose “SwapFTL Binary Utility” from the
“SCMSwapFTL” program group.
A250 12-6 SM
TROUBLESHOOTING
4 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 SWAPBOX RESOURCE CONFLICT
An ISA device must not share resources (IRQ, I/O address, and memory address)
with another device.
ISA plug and play BIOS automatically assigns necessary resources to ISA boards.
However, this could cause a problem if an ISA board requires specific resources.
The SwapBox requires a specific memory address range to activate card services.
So, if another ISA device or PCI device occupies this memory address range, the
SwapBox and SwapFTL will not work.
4.1.1 IRQ AND I/O ADDRESS
To identify whether an IRQ or I/O address has a conflict with another device, check
the SwapBox properties in the Windows device manager. If you find a conflict,
follow the instructions given by Windows Help.
4.1.2 MEMORY ADDRESS
The SwapBox and card services require a memory Window between 0xC8000 to
0xD3FFF.
The SwapBox properties do not tell you if the memory address is in conflict with
others. To identify whether the memory address is in conflict with another device,
do the following:
SwapFTL
SM 12-7 A250
TROUBLESHOOTING
Either remove the ISA device that is in conflict with the SwapBox to change its
jumper settings, or run the setup utility of the device to change the setting.
A250 12-8 SM
TROUBLESHOOTING
SwapFTL
5. Choose the PostScript printer using the “Setup” button, choose “All devices and
And
system summary” as the report type, and check the “Print to file” box.
6. Click OK to make a PostScript print file.
SM 12-9 A250
TROUBLESHOOTING
A250 12-10 SM
SwapFTL Binary Utility
OPERATION MANUAL
OVERVIEW
1. OVERVIEW
Binary Utility
SwapFTL
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
SwapBox and SwapFTL are trademarks of SCM Microsystems Inc.
4MB
3. You carry the programmed card to a machine
MEMO
site and download the ROM data from the card
to the machine’s internal flash ROM.
4MB Flash Memory
SM 13-1 A250
OPERATION
2. OPERATION
2.1. PROGRAMMING A FLASH MEMORY CARD
2.1.1 GETTING A SOURCE FILE
You can (or will be able to) obtain the source firmware file(s) in one of the following
ways.
• Notes mail or through a Notes database
• Internet-mail
• BBS
• Floppy disk
• Flash memory card (you need to save the data on the card as a file on a PC
before using the data.)
• Others (as yet unspecified)
Copy/Fax
Fax only Or
Or Copy/Printer
[Hex] Copy only Printer only combined [Hex]
4MB 3FFFFF 3FFFFF
Fax Fax
(FCU) (FCU)
200000 200000
2MB
1FFFFF 1FFFFF
Copy Copy
(BICU) (BICU)
000000 000000
A250 13-2 SM
OPERATION
Binary Utility
SwapFTL
Fax Modem Firmware and Fax SRAM Backup
Modem
Program modem firmware using the address and length settings as shown below.
You cannot program other data on the card once the modem firmware has been
programmed.
SRAM
Using Fax SP mode, you can make a backup of SRAM data onto the 4MB flash
memory card. This will help you set up multiple machines with fax options with the
same settings, or will help you restore user data if the SRAM data has been erased
accidentally.
To save the SRAM backup data from a fax unit on a 4MB flash memory card as a
file, or to program a backup file from a PC onto a 4MB flash memory card, use the
address and length settings as shown below.
SRAM SRAM
[Hex] Modem [Hex]
(FCU) (FCU+EXSAF)
4MB 3FFFFF 3FFFFF
2A0000 h
240000 h
SRAM
220000 h (FCU+EXSAF)
Modem
200000 SRAM (FCU) 200000
2MB
1FFFFF 1FFFFF
000000 000000
SM 13-3 A250
OPERATION
A250 13-4 SM
FUNCTIONS
3. FUNCTIONS
Binary Utility
SwapFTL
3.1 FILE MENU
3.1.1 [FILE] – [OPEN]
An 8-bit checksum is displayed at the lower left corner of the opened file.
3.1.2 [FILE] – [CLOSE]
This closes an active file that has been opened.
SM 13-5 A250
FUNCTIONS
This saves an active file with a different name from the original.
A250 13-6 SM
FUNCTIONS
Binary Utility
SwapFTL
3.3.1 [Image] – [Erase]
Field Description
Source Card slot number that has a flash memory card currently installed.
Start Address A “0 (zero)” appears at default.
To erase the whole card, do not change the setting
Length Hexadecimal length of the card appears at default.
To erase the whole card, do not change the setting
Base of Address/ Do not change the settings.
Length The default setting is “Hex”.
NOTE: If the specified start address and length do not coincide with block
boundaries on the flash memory card, the message below appears.
SM 13-7 A250
FUNCTIONS
Field Description
Source Card slot number that has a flash memory card currently installed.
Start Address A “0 (zero)” appears at default.
Change this setting if necessary.
Length Hexadecimal length of the card appears at default.
Change this setting if necessary.
Base of Address/ Do not change the settings.
Length The default setting is “Hex”.
A250 13-8 SM
FUNCTIONS
Binary Utility
SwapFTL
Field Description
Source Source file name that is currently active in the application.
Target Card slot number that has a flash memory card currently installed.
Card erase If this is checked, the application erases the whole card before writing
before write data from the source file.
The default setting is checked (= erase).
Start Address A “0 (zero)” appears at default.
Change this setting if necessary.
Length Hexadecimal length of the source file appears at default.
Do not change the setting.
Base of Address/ Do not change the settings.
Length The default setting is “Hex”.
After writing the data to a flash memory card, an 8-bit checksum ① pops up, so that
you can compare it with the checksum ② of the source file.
SM 13-9 A250
FUNCTIONS
Field Description
Source Source file name that is currently active in the application.
Target Card slot number that has a flash memory card currently installed.
Start Address A “0 (zero)” appears at default.
Change this setting if necessary.
Length Hexadecimal length of the source file appears at default.
Do not change the setting.
Base of Address/ Do not change the settings.
Length The default setting is “Hex”.
A250 13-10 SM
FUNCTIONS
Binary Utility
SwapFTL
3.4 HELP MENU
3.4.1 [HELP] – [ABOUT SWAPUTI…]
SM 13-11 A250
FAX UNIT A891
CAUTION
The danger of explosion exists if batteries on the FCU and EXMEM boards
are incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
CE 0682 X
The interface complies with the requirements for Council Decision 98/482/EC.
98/482/EC:
Council Decision of 20 July 1998 on a common technical Regulation for the
requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks
(PSTNs) of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice
telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if provided, is by
means of dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signaling.
Network compatibility declaration for the EU.
Fax Option Type 185 is designed to work on all EU networks.
SPECIFICATIONS
FAX UNIT
A891
Scan Width Protocol
210 mm [8.3 ins] ± 1% (A4) Group 3 with ECM
216 mm [8.5 ins] ± 1% (8.5" x 11") Group 4 (ISDN unit required)
256 mm [10.1 ins] ± 1% (B4) Modulation
279 mm [11.0 ins] ± 1% (11" x 17") V.34, V.33, V.17 (TCM), V.29 (QAM),
297 mm [11.7 ins] ± 1% (A3) V.27ter (PHM), V.8, V.21 (FM)
Resolutions Data Rate (bps)
8 x 3.85 lines/mm (G3 only) G3:
8 x 7.7 lines/mm (G3 only) 33600/31200/28800/26400/24000/21600/
8 x 15.4 lines/mm (G3 only) 19200/16800/14400/12000/9600/7200/4800
16 x 15.4 lines/mm (G3 only) /2400, Automatic fallback
200 x 100 dpi G4 (option): 64 kbps/56 kbps
200 x 200 dpi
400 x 400 dpi I/O Rate
With ECM: 0 ms/line
Note: Without ECM: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, or 40 ms/line
To use the 8 x 15.4 lines/mm, 16 x 15.4
lines/mm and 400 x 400 dpi resolutions, an Transmission Time
optional EXMEM is required. G3: 3 s at 28800 bps; Measured with G3
ECM using memory for an ITU-T #1 test
document (Slerexe letter) at 8 x 3.85 l/mm
resolution
G4 (option): 3 s at 64 kbps; Measured with
an ITU-T #1 test document (Slerexe letter)
at 200 x 200 dpi resolution
SM 1-1 A250
FEATURES
1.2 FEATURES
1.2.1 FEATURES LIST
KEY: Communication Features - User
O = Used, X = Not Used, Selectable
(A = Optional EXMEM required) 90° Image Rotation before tx O
B = Optional EXFUNC required Action as a transfer X
C = Optional PCFE required broadcaster
D = Optional ISDN unit required AI Redial (last ten numbers) O
(only available in the Europe) Answering machine interface X
Authorized Reception O
Auto Document O
Video Processing Features Automatic dialing O
Automatic image density O (pulse or DTMF)
selection Automatic Voice Message X
Contrast O Batch Transmission O
Halftone O Book Original tx O
(Basic & Error Diffusion)
Broadcasting O
JBIG compression B
Chain Dialing O
MTF O
Communication Record Display O
Reduction before tx O
Confidential ID Override O
Scanning Resolution – O
Confidential Reception O
Standard
Confidential Transmission O
Scanning Resolution – Detail O
Direct Fax Number Entry O
Scanning Resolution – Fine A
Economy Transmission O
Scanning Resolution – A
Superfine Fax on demand X
Smoothing to 400 x 400 dpi O Forwarding O
when printing Free Polling O
Groups (Standard: 9 groups) O
Hold X
Communication Features – ID Transmission O
Automatic Immediate Redialing O
Automatic fallback O Immediate Transmission O
Automatic redialing O ISDN D
(Memory tx only)
Keystroke Programs O
Dual Access O
Memory transmission O
Length Reduction O
Multi-step Transfer X
Resolutions available for
Non-standard original size O
reception
transmission
Detail O
Fine A OMR X
Superfine A On Hook Dial O
Substitute reception O Ordering Toner X
V34 communication O Page Count O
Page separation mark O
Parallel memory transmission O
Partial Image Area Scanning X
A250 1-2 SM
FEATURES
FAX UNIT
File Retention Time O
A891
Speed Dial O
(Standard: 100 stations) File Retransmission O
Stamp O Function Programs (F1 – F4) O
Telephone Directory O Hard Disk Filing System X
Tonal Signal Transmission O ID Code O
Transfer Request O Label Insertion ("To xxx") O
Transmission Deadline (TRD) O Language Selection SP
Turnaround Polling X mode
Two in one O Memory Lock X
Voice Request X Modifying a memory file (tx) O
(immed. tx only) Multi Sort Document Reception X
Own telephone number O
Print density control X
Communication Features - RDS on/off O
Service Selectable Reception Mode Switching X
AI Short Protocol O Timer
Auto-reduction override option O Reception time printing O
Busy tone detection O Remaining memory indicator O
Cable Equalizer O Reverse Order Printing O
Closed Network O RTI, TTI, CSI O
Continuous Polling Reception O Service Report Transmission O
Dedicated tx parameters O Speaker volume control O
ECM O Specified Cassette Selection O
EFC X Substitute reception on/off O
Inch-mm conversion before tx O Telephone line type O
Length Reduction O Toner Saving Mode X
Page retransmission times O TTI/CIL on/off O
SM 1-3 A250
FEATURES
A250 1-4 SM
FEATURES
With optional
Item Standard function board
(EXFUNC)
Maximum number of memory files 200 1000
Maximum number of destinations per file 232 500
Maximum number of destinations overall 300 2000
Maximum number of pages overall 400 3000
Number of Quick Dials 32 32
Number of Speed Dials 100 1000
Number of Groups 9 30
Maximum number of destinations per 232 500
Group
Maximum number of destinations dialed 100 1000
from the ten-key pad overall
Maximum number of programs 32 32
FAX UNIT
(programmed in 32 (programmed in 32
A891
Quick Dial keys) Quick Dial keys)
Maximum number of Auto Documents 6 18
(programmed in 6 (programmed in 18
Quick Dial keys) Quick Dial keys)
Maximum number of communication 100 900
records for the TCR (Journal) stored in
the memory
Maximum number of addresses specified 30 50
for features such as Authorized
Reception and Specified Cassette
Selection
Maximum number of user function keys 4 4
Maximum number of personal codes 20 50
SM 1-5 A250
OVERALL MACHINE CONTROL
ISDN
FCU
SRAM Flash ROM
(128kB) (2MB)
CPU BUS
FACE
V.34 MODEM
CPU (RU30) DCR VIF BiCU
Analog Circuit
DMA BUS
DRAM
NCU
(8MB)
Monitor
Speaker EXFUNC EXMEM
Board Board
(512kB) (32MB)
Bus Interface
Parallel Interface
A891V500.WMF
A250 1-6 SM
OVERALL MACHINE CONTROL
The basic fax unit consists of two PCBs: an FCU and an NCU.
The FCU controls all the fax communications and fax features, in cooperation with
the base copier's main board, the BiCU. The NCU switches the analog line
between the fax unit and the external telephone.
Fax Options
1. EXFUNC board: JBIG compression becomes available. In addition, this
expands the system's SRAM capacity to hold programmed telephone numbers,
communication records, etc.
2. PC fax expander: Class 2 fax communication from a PC and local printing from
a PC fax application become available (PC fax application required). Also, local
scanning from the machine’s scanner using TWAIN API becomes available
(CFM Twain driver required).
3. ISDN unit (Europe model only): This allows the fax unit to communicate over an
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) line.
4. EXMEM board: This expands the SAF memory capacity. Also, this expands the
page memory capacity to enable 400 dpi communications.)
FAX UNIT
A891
The FCU power is supplied from the base copier's BiCU (+24V, +12V, -12V, and
+5V). Refer to the base copier's service manual for details.
SM 1-7 A250
VIDEO DATA PATH
Immediate Tx
Memory Tx Auto Shading
Auto Shading Gamma Correction
Gamma Correction MTF
MTF Graduation Processing
Graduation Processing
BiCU Main Scan Reduction
Main Scan Reduction - 400 to 200 dpi
- 400 to 200 dpi - Inch-mm Conversion
Thresholding - A3 to B4, A3 to A4, B4 to A4
Thresholding
FACE
(VIF)
Memory Tx
Memory Tx
without image Immediate Tx
with Image Rotation
rotation
FACE FACE
FACE
(DCMMR)
Page Memory
Page Memory
(Rotation)
FACE FACE
FCU (DCMMR) (DCR)
Compression
SAF Memory
Decompression JBIG
Compression Compression
(Main Scan Reduction)
EXFUNC board
FACE
QM-CODER
(DCR)
(Optional)
Modem
A891V501.WMF
A250 1-8 SM
VIDEO DATA PATH
Immediate Transmission
The base copier's scanner scans the original at the resolution agreed with the
receiving terminal. The BiCU video processes the data and transfers it to the FCU.
NOTE: When scanning a fax original, the BiCU uses the MTF and thresholding
FAX UNIT
parameter settings programmed in the fax unit’s scanner bit switches,
A891
not the copier's SP modes.
Then the FCU stores the data in page memory, and compresses the data for
transmission. Either the NCU or CiG4 (optional) transmits the data to the line.
JBIG Transmission
• Memory transmission: With memory transmission, if the receiver has JBIG
compression, the data goes from the FACE (DCR) to the EXFUNC for JBIG
compression. Then either the NCU or CiG4 (ISDN G3) transmits the data to the
line.
• Immediate transmission: With immediate transmission, if the receiver has JBIG
compression, the data goes from the page memory to the EXFUNC for JBIG
compression. Then either the NCU or CiG4 (ISDN G3) transmits the data to the
line.
SM 1-9 A250
VIDEO DATA PATH
1.4.2 RECEPTION
FCU Modem
SAF Memory
EXFUNC Board
FACE QM-CODER FACE
Decompression
(DCR) (Optional) (DCR)
JBIG
compression
FACE
(VIF)
BiCU
Printer
A891V502.WMF
First, the FCU stores the data from either an analog line or an ISDN line to the SAF
memory. (The data goes in parallel to the FACE, and is checked for error
lines/frames.)
The FCU then decompresses the data and transfers it to page memory. If image
rotation is possible, the image is rotated in the page memory. The data is
transferred to the BiCU.
JBIG Reception
When the machine receives data compressed with JBIG, the data is sent to
EXFUNC for decompression. Then the data is stored in the page memory, and
transferred to the BiCU.
A250 1-10 SM
VIDEO DATA PATH
DCR
IBM Compatible
A891V503.WMF
The host computer sends commands and image data to the machine through the
DIU during transmission.
NOTE: 1) Group dials programmed in the machine cannot be used.
2) T.30 optional protocols (e.g., BFT) are not supported by class 2 fax
communication.
3) ISDN G4 numbers programmed in quick or speed dials cannot be used.
(Only for Europe model)
4) If ISDN is selected for G3 communication (system switch 0A, bit 6), the
FAX UNIT
A891
G3 numbers must have been programmed in quick or speed dial.
(Only for Europe model)
Memory transmission
FCU
SAF
DCR
IBM Compatible
A891V504.WMF
The host computer sends destination number(s) and image data to the machine
through the DIU during transmission. The machine stores the image in the SAF
memory, then makes a fax transmission.
NOTE: 1) If the memory overflows while storing the first page into SAF memory,
the machine does not start the transmission.
2) If the memory overflows while storing the second or subsequent page
into SAF memory, the machine transmits all the successfully stored
pages.
3) When fax numbers programmed in the machine’s quick or speed dials
are specified using the PC fax application, all the specified numbers
must have been programmed in the fax machine.
4) T.30 optional protocols (e.g., BFT) are not supported by class 2 fax
communication.
SM 1-11 A250
VIDEO DATA PATH
Direct reception
FCU
SAF
DCR
IBM Compatible
A891V505.WMF
The machine transfers received image data directly to the host PC without storing it
into SAF memory.
NOTE: 1) If the host PC is not ready to receive a fax message, the machine
receives the message into SAF memory.
2) Even if the SAF memory is full, the machine starts fax reception.
However, the machine will not continue reception if the host computer is
not ready to receive a message.
3) The “Number of rings to answer” parameter in the PC fax application
must not exceed 4.
Memory reception
FCU
SAF
DCR
IBM Compatible
A891V506.WMF
The machine receives a fax message in the SAF memory, then transfers data to
the host computer after the reception has finished. The machine prints the received
message after transferring data to the host if user parameter 21 – bit 2 is set to “1:
Print”.
NOTE: 1) If an error occurs due to cable disconnection, the PC fax application
must be restarted to receive the message.
2) Memory reception is not possible when forwarding is enabled.
3) Manual reception from the PC fax application is not supported.
4) The “Number of rings to answer” parameter in the PC fax application
must not exceed 4.
A250 1-12 SM
VIDEO DATA PATH
Application
FCU
Page Memory
Twain Driver
IBM Compatible
A824D005.WMF
The machine scans an original into page memory, then transfers the data to the
host PC. The data is sent to the application through the CFM Twain driver.
NOTE: 1) The maximum resolution is 200 x 200 dpi.
PRINTING
Printer Engine
FAX UNIT
A891
FCU
Page Memory
IBM Compatible
A824D006.WMF
The machine receives print data into SAF memory as fax image data, then prints it
after all the data has been transferred from the host PC.
The destination number “0000” informed from the host PC identifies a print job.
NOTE: 1) If SAF memory runs out while receiving print data, the machine prints up
to the successfully received data.
2) The machine cannot receive print data while printing a message from
the SAF memory. The data will be received after printing.
3) If a fax destination is specified together with the print destination “0000”,
the destinations specified after “0000” will be delayed until the machine
prints all pages in the message.
SM 1-13 A250
AUTOMATIC SERVICE CALLS
FAX UNIT
680DCD 3rd SC code - Low byte (BCD) 65
A891
error
680DCE 4th SC code - High byte (BCD) 05 548
680DCF 4th SC code - Low byte (BCD) 48 Fusing unit installation
error
680DD0 5th SC code - High byte (BCD) 06 630
680DD1 5th SC code - Low byte (BCD) 30 CSS communication error
Japan only
680DD2 6th SC code - High byte (BCD) 09 9AA
680DD3 6th SC code - Low byte (BCD) AA From 900 to 999
680DD4 7th SC code - High byte (BCD) Not Programmed
to to FF(H)
680DEF 20th SC code - Low byte (BCD)
To add additional SC codes, program them in the blank addresses.
Wild Cards
This function allows ’A’ or ’a’, to be used as a wild card instead of numbers from 0
to 9. For example, ‘1AA’ or ‘1aa’ means all the SC codes from 100 to 199, and
‘39A’ or ‘39a’ means all the SC codes from 390 to 399.
The fax unit cannot make an automatic service call when a Fax SC code condition
has occurred. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for Fax SC code details.
Manual Service Call
If the service station needs a report, the user can make a service call manually, by
changing bit 7 of User Parameter 14 (0E) to ’1’.
SM 2-1 A250
AUTOMATIC SERVICE CALLS
Jam Location
A891D500.WMF
A250 2-2 SM
AUTOMATIC SERVICE CALLS
To change these settings after programming, change the call interval. The machine
then automatically changes the remaining parameters by referring to the interval
and the current date and time.
2.1.3 PM CALL
If PM alarm is enabled with the base copier’s SP mode and PM call is enabled with
system switch 01, the machine will make an automatic service call when the base
copier’s PM counter reaches the PM interval.
FAX UNIT
A891
Cross reference
• PM service call on/off: System switch 01, bit 0
• PM alarm setting: SP mode 5-912 (default: 80K)
SM 2-3 A250
SCANNING FEATURES
1
U se r pa ra m e te r sw itch 06 ,
b it6= 1 (D e fau lt) 2
2
U se r pa ra m e te r sw itch 06 ,
B it6= 0 1
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This function allows a B4, A4/8.5 x 11", or A3/11 x 17" size book original to be sent
as two separate pages.
When this function is selected, the machine scans the original twice and transmits
the pages in the same sequence as they were scanned.
With the default setting, the right page is sent first, then the left page is sent. If the
setting is changed, the order is reversed.
Cross Reference
• Scanning start page – User parameter switch 06, bit 6
• Default setting is 1. (Start scan from the right)
NOTE: 1) This function is only possible when sending a book original from the
exposure glass.
2) If this function is used for an A3 or 11 x 17" original, the pages may be
transmitted in a lengthwise direction, depending on the setting of "Image
Rotation before Transmission" (see the next page).
A250 2-4 SM
SCANNING FEATURES
1st Pixel
Sub Scan
(< 210mm/8.5")
1st Line
(297mm/11")
Main Scan
°
90
Original Scanned Image Transmitted Image
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FAX UNIT
A891
A4 or 8.5 x 11” sideways
This function avoids the unintentional reduction of an A4 or 8.5 x 11” sideways
original. When the machine detects a sideways A4 or 8.5 x 11" original in the ADF
or on the exposure glass, the fax unit rotates the scanned image clockwise by 90
degrees before transmission, as shown above.
A5 or HLT lengthwise
This function avoids a blank space in the main scan direction. When the machine
detects an A5 or HLT original placed lengthwise in the ADF or on the exposure
glass, the fax unit rotates the scanned image clockwise by 90 degrees before
transmission, as shown above.
SM 2-5 A250
SCANNING FEATURES
A250 2-6 SM
PRINTING FEATURES
FAX UNIT
A891
Image Rotation Before Printing
If the machine has the same size paper as the received fax image size, but in
sideways orientation, the fax unit rotates the image by 90 degrees clockwise, and
prints it sideways.
This feature is only possible when the received fax image is one of the following
sizes: A4 lengthwise, 8.5 x 11" lengthwise, B5 lengthwise
NOTE: This function can not be disabled.
SM 2-7 A250
PRINTING FEATURES
The 2 mm gaps at the leading and trailing edges depend on the leading
and trailing edge margin settings.
Paper length - 4 mm
Paper length - 14 mm
Paper length - 4 mm
Within
Paper length +6 mm
Not printed
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A250 2-8 SM
PRINTING FEATURES
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NOTE: The upper limit (page length + 20 mm) is adjustable between 0 and 155
mm. Refer to Printer Switch 04, bits 0 to 4 for more details.
If the FCU detects that the image must be separated into more than one page after
reduction, what happens to the data depends on the Reduction Rate Equalization
setting (Printer Switch 0E, bit 7).
FAX UNIT
A891
- Reduction Rate Equalization Off (Example Diagram: Two-page Printout) -
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SM 2-9 A250
PRINTING FEATURES
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1. The machine determines how many pages will be needed to print the message,
taking the following into account:
The final page (n) is such that the received image length is within (paper length x n)
+ 20 mm
The data must be reduced to fit on pages of length (paper length - 4 mm), with an
equal reduction rate for each page.
The last 10 mm of the previous page will be repeated at the top of the next page
(this length can be adjusted or repetition can be disabled).
2. The machine prints all the pages, at the same reduction rate.
If the customer does not want to receive a fax message on separate pages, page
separation can be disabled. However, once it has been disabled, the machine does
not print the received fax message until a paper size which can hold the received
fax image on one page is set in a cassette. Keep page separation enabled if the
customer expects to receive fax messages longer than the installed paper.
Cross Reference
Parameter Switch Default Setting
Reduction in sub-scan direction Printer Switch 03, bit 0 Enabled
on/off (except Germany)
Equalizing reduction rate among Printer Switch 0E, bit 7 Enabled
separated pages
Page separation threshold when Printer Switch 03, bits 4-7 6 mm
reduction is disabled
Page separation threshold when Printer Switch 04, bits 0-4 20 mm
reduction is enabled
Page separation on/off Printer Switch 0E, bit 2 Enabled
Page separation mark on/off Printer Switch 00, bit 0 Enabled
Image duplication with page Printer Switch 00, bit 1 Enabled
separation, on/off
Length of the repeated image on Printer Switch 04, bits 5-6 10 mm
the next page
A250 2-10 SM
PRINTING FEATURES
Page Reduction
This function allows a received fax image to be printed on paper with less width
than the fax image.
Received Image
Printed Image
FAX UNIT
A891
Page Reduction Sub-Scan Reduction
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First, the received image is reduced by a fixed reduction rate in the main and sub-
scan directions. The available reduction rates are as follows:
• 84% - A3 to B4 reduction
• 82% - B4 to A4 lengthwise reduction
Then, the reduced image is further reduced (if necessary) in the sub-scan direction
so that it can be printed on one page. However, if the FCU detects that the image
does not fit on one page after sub-scan reduction, the FCU cancels the page
reduction, but uses normal sub-scan reduction on the received fax image.
NOTE: 1) Sub-scan reduction is automatically enabled when Page Reduction is
enabled.
2) A3 to A4 reduction is not available.
Cross Reference
• Page reduction on/off - User parameter 10 (0A), bit 3 (Default: Disabled)
SM 2-11 A250
PRINTING FEATURES
Examples
1. When printing a B4 size fax image on 8.5" x 11" lengthwise paper
• Fax image size: 256 x 364 mm (10.7 x 14.3")
• Paper size: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11")
• Reduction rate used: 82%
• Page separation threshold: 20 mm
The received image is printed on one 8.5 x 11" sheet, because the image length
after page reduction (364 mm x 82% = 298.5 mm) is shorter than the paper length
(279 mm) plus 20 mm.
2. When printing a non-standard size (256 x 400 mm) fax image on 8.5 x 11"
lengthwise paper
• Fax image size: 256 x 400 mm (10.7 x 15.7")
• Paper size: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11")
• Reduction rate used: 82%
• Page separation threshold: 20 mm
The received fax image is printed on two 8.5 x 11" sheets after page separation
and image rotation, because the image length after page reduction (400 mm x 82%
= 328 mm) is longer than the paper length (279 mm) plus 20 mm.
Two In One
This function allows two small pages to be printed on one sheet of paper. However,
this function only works when the machine does not have the following size of
paper in the cassette.
• The same size of paper as the received image
• Paper which has the same width and sufficient length
Cross Reference
• Two in one on/off - User parameter 10 (0A), bit 1 (Default: Disabled)
A250 2-12 SM
PRINTING FEATURES
NOTE: 1) Example:
A: The machine has A4 (lengthwise) and B4.
B: The A4 paper tray is empty
C: The machine receives an A4 (lengthwise) size message.
When just size printing is disabled, the machine prints the received
image on B4 paper. When just size printing is enabled, the machine
will not print on B4 paper. If the machine has A4 (sideways), the
machine prints using image rotation.
2) When the paper tray with the highest priority paper size is empty, the
machine displays ‘Paper designated to print Fax/lists are empty.
Refill -- size’.
3) When both page reduction and just size printing are enabled, page
reduction is given priority
Cross Reference
FAX UNIT
• Just size printing on/off – User parameter switch 05, bit 5
A891
Default setting is 0: Just size printing is disabled
• Just size printing while a paper cassette is pulled out – Printer switch 06, bit 0
Default setting is 0: Printing will not start
SM 2-13 A250
FAX COMMUNICATION FEATURES
The ITU-T recommendation only clarifies transmission requirements, and does not
specify reception requirements. How the receiving terminal treats these signals
varies with receiver terminal and manufacturer.
This machine is capable of sending SEP, SUB, PWD and SID codes in
transmission or for polling reception, but it is not capable of receiving PWD and SID
codes. If the machine receives one of these frames, the machine disconnects.
A250 2-14 SM
FAX COMMUNICATION FEATURES
Tx Rx
CED
NSF
DIS
SEP
NSC or DTC
NSS or DCS
TCF
FAX UNIT
CFR
A891
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Sub-address (SUB)
Tx Rx
CED
NSF
DIS
SUB
NSS or DCS
TCF
CFR
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SM 2-15 A250
FAX COMMUNICATION FEATURES
BIH
BID
(Bi-Level Image
(Bi-Level Image Data)
Header)
A250 2-16 SM
FAX COMMUNICATION FEATURES
Shift-down Conditions
TX RX N eor
33.6kbps Fax data 9 (default)
1st block P P S - N U L L
FAX UNIT
PPR 8
A891
33.6kbps Fax data
PPS-NULL
PPR 7
33.6kbps Fax data Shift-down
PPS-NULL request
MPh
MPh MCF 9
31.2kbps Fax data
2nd block PPS-MPS
MCF 9
31.2kbps Fax data
2nd page PPS-EOP
MCF 9
DCN
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The diagram shows the protocol used by this model acting as the receiving
terminal.
If the machine has sent two PPRs for one ECM block, it will request the sending
terminal to make a one-step shift-down in the next control channel.
N eor : Number of frame re-transmissions remaining until the Tx terminal sends
DCN to terminate the communication. This is fixed at “9”, and is not adjustable.
SM 2-17 A250
FAX COMMUNICATION FEATURES
TX RX
Shiftdown MPh
MPh
MCF/
PPR
28.8kbps Fax data
MCF
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The diagram shows the protocol used by this model acting as the sending terminal.
If this machine has received four PPRs for one ECM block, it will request the
receiving terminal to accept a two-step shift-down in the next control channel.
A250 2-18 SM
FAX COMMUNICATION FEATURES
TX RX
MCF 1
MCF 2
MPh Shiftup
MPh
MCF
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FAX UNIT
A891
The diagram shows the protocol used by this model acting as the receiving
terminal.
If this machine has sent two consecutive MCFs and it could detect good line
condition, it will request the sending terminal to make a one-step shift-up in the
next control channel
SM 2-19 A250
LINE TYPE CHANGE
Procedure:
1) Change the data in the following RAM addresses.
68E8E4(H) - Current line type setting.
68E8E5(H) - Line type to be used after this procedure.
The default setting for the above addresses are FF(H).
2) Turn the main switch off and on.
Then, the machine checks all phone numbers stored in Quick Dials, Speed
Dials, AI Redial, and Forwarding Stations. If the communication mode and
the port setting for a number is the same as specified for the “current setting”
in the above address, the machine changes these to the new setting.
3) After this procedure, the data programmed automatically returns to FF(H).
Setting:
Bit 0 and 1: Communication mode
Bit 1 0 Setting
0 0 G3
0 1 G4
1 0 Not used
Bit 2 to 4: Communication port
Bit 4 3 2 Setting
0 0 0 PSTN
0 0 1 Not used
0 1 1 ISDN
1 0 0 Any available port
(This setting can be used only when an optional G3 or G4 unit is
installed in the machine.)
Other settings - Not used
Bit 5 to 7: Not used
Example:
If you wish to change the port setting from PSTN G3 to ISDN G3,
change the data to 00(H) (0000 0000) in the address 68E8E4(H)
change the data to 0C(H) (00001100) in the address 68E8E5(H)
Do not use this procedure if there are any files stored in the memory awaiting
transmission.
A250 2-20 SM
PCBS
2.6 PCBS
2.6.1 FCU
ISDN
FCU
SRAM Flash ROM
(128kB) (2MB)
CPU BUS
FACE
V.34 MODEM
CPU (RU30) DCR VIF BiCU
Analog Circuit
DMA BUS
FAX UNIT
A891
DRAM
NCU
(8MB)
Monitor
Speaker EXFUNC EXMEM
Board Board
(512kB) (32MB)
Bus Interface
Parallel Interface
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The FCU (Facsimile Control Unit) controls fax communications, the video interface
to the base copier’s engine, and all the fax options.
FACE
• CPU
• Data compression and reconstruction (DCR)
• DMA control
• Clock generation
• DRAM backup control
• Ringing signal/tone detection
• Video and command interface to the BiCU (VIF)
SM 2-21 A250
PCBS
ROM
• 2MB (16 Mbit) flash ROM for system software storage
DRAM
• The 8 MB of DRAM is shared between SAF memory, ECM buffer, page
memory, working memory, line buffer, and so on.
• The SAF memory (2MB) is backed up by a rechargeable battery.
SRAM
• The 128 KB SRAM for system and user parameter storage is backed up by a
lithium battery.
Switches
Item Description
SW1 Switches the data transfer direction between the FCU and the flash memory
card
SW2 Reset switch, to reboot the FCU board
SW3 Switches the SRAM backup battery on/off
A250 2-22 SM
PCBS
JP7
JP8
Current
Sensor
NCU OHDISW
CMLSW
Hook0
Hook1
ExRing
T1 Ring
Noise Detection
Filter Circuit
T2
FAX UNIT
A891
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Jumpers
Item Description
JP7 These jumpers should be shorted when the machine is connected to a
JP8 dry line.
DB1 Also remove DB1 when the machine is connected to a dry line.
SM 2-23 A250
PCBS
SHUNT Noise
CML Relay Filter DCLSW
T1 Filter
(16Hz)
TIP DO Sw.
RING TRXD
Current
R1 Sensor DC-
GS Loop
OHDI Sw.
DOSW
OHDISW
GS Sw.
CMLLSW
Hook0
SHUNT Hook1
T1 GSSW
TIP Noise
Filter Ring CSEL
R1
Detection
GS Circuit RSEL
ExRing
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A250 2-24 SM
PCBS
EXFUNC BOARD
SRAM QM-CODER_1 QM-CODER_2
FCU Interfac e
DMA BUS
PAL_1
PAL_2
FAX UNIT
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A891
The EXFUNC board allows JBIG compression and some additional features
become available. In addition, this board expands the SRAM capacity.
QM Coder
• 2 QM coders for JBIG compression.
PAL (PALCE16V8H-15PC)
• 2 PALs make a strobe control signal. This is used for DMA selection.
SRAM
• 512KB SRAM for telephone numbers and other user parameters.
Lithium battery
• Backs up the SRAM.
Switches
Item Description
SW1 Switches the backup battery on/off
SM 2-25 A250
FAX UNIT
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 FAX UNIT
NOTE: 1) Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2) Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
3) Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4) Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5) Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
6) If there is a gas leak, do not use the telephone in the vicinity of the leak
to report it.
CAUTION
1. Before installing the fax unit, switch off the main power and operation
switches, and disconnect the power cord.
FAX UNIT
2. The fax unit contains a lithium battery. The danger of explosion exists if
A891
a battery of this type is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
SM 3-1 A250
FAX UNIT
[A]
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CAUTION
Before installing this option, do the following:
1. If there is a printer option in the machine, print out all data in the printer
buffer.
2. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord and the LAN
cable.
If a printer unit was installed, remove it before installing the fax unit.
1. Remove the current NCU cover [A] from the copier rear cover.
A250 3-2 SM
FAX UNIT
[A]
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FAX UNIT
A891
[B]
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SM 3-3 A250
FAX UNIT
[A]
[B]
[D]
[B]
[C]
[E]
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[H]
[G]
[F]
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A250 3-4 SM
FAX UNIT
[B]
[A]
[C]
[E]
[D]
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FAX UNIT
A891
[F]
[G]
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8. Connect the NCU connector [A] (CN605), FCU connector [B] (CN651), and flat
cable [C] (CN650) to the FCU board [D].
9. Turn on the FCU battery switch (SW3) [E].
10. Install the cable [F] (CN607) and the speaker assembly [G] (1 screw and 1
connector), and secure the cables to the clamps, as shown.
11. Re-install the rear and left covers.
SM 3-5 A250
FAX UNIT
[A]
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[B]
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A250 3-6 SM
FAX UNIT
[A]
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[C]
[B]
FAX UNIT
A891
[D]
A891I525.WMF
SM 3-7 A250
FAX UNIT
[I]
[C] [F]
[E]
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[G]
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A250 3-8 SM
FAX UNIT
[A]
A891I554.WMF
[B]
FAX UNIT
A891
[D]
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[C]
A891I501.WMF
SM 3-9 A250
EXFUNC BOARD (FAX FUNCTION UPGRADE)
[A] [D]
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[C]
[B]
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CAUTION
Before installing this option, do the following:
1. Print out all messages stored in the memory, the lists of user-
programmed items, and the system parameter list.
2. If there is a printer option in the machine, print out all data in the printer
buffer.
3. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord, the telephone
line, and the LAN cable.
NOTE: 1) If a printer unit was installed, remove it before installing the EXFUNC
board.
2) After installing or removing the EXFUNC board, the following message
will appear: ‘Adding FAX Feature Expander causes data loss. Turn Main
Power Switch off and remove it to avoid loss. To continue, press yes.’ If
the customer does not wish to lose the data stored in the machine so far
(such as Speed Dials), do the following:
a) Do not press Yes. Switch off and take out the EXFUNC card.
b) Copy the SRAM settings to a flash card (see Removal and
Adjustment – SRAM Data Backup and Restore).
c) Put the EXFUNC card back in and switch on the machine.
d) When the message appears again, press Yes.
e) Restore the SRAM settings from the flash card.
3-10
17 May, 1999 EXFUNC BOARD (FAX FUNCTION UPGRADE)
SM 3-11 A250
PCFE UNIT (PC-FAX EXPANDER UPGRADE)
[B]
[A]
[C]
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CAUTION
Before installing this option, do the following:
1. Print out all messages stored in the memory, the lists of user-
programmed items, and the system parameter list.
2. If there is a printer option in the machine, print out all data in the printer
buffer.
3. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord, the telephone
line, and the LAN cable.
If a printer unit was installed, remove it before installing the PC fax expander.
1. Remove the two screws [A].
2. Install the bracket [B] (4 screws [A] and [C]).
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17 May, 1999 PCFE UNIT (PC-FAX EXPANDER UPGRADE)
[B]
[A]
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[C]
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[D]
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SM 3-13 A250
PCFE UNIT (PC-FAX EXPANDER UPGRADE)
[A]
[B]
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→→
→→F
11. Enter “2” (select “Fax”).
12. Enter “01” (select “Bit Switches”).
13. Enter “1” (select “System Switch”).
14. Press the “↑ Switch” key several times and select “Switch 1C”.
15. Enter “0” and change bit 0 from 0 to 1.
16. Exit SP mode and turn the main switch off/on.
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[C]
[B]
[A]
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[D]
[E]
[F]
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3-15
EXMEM BOARD (EXPANSION MEMORY)
[A]
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A250 3-16 SM
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
4. SERVICE TABLES
4.1 SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
4.1.1 HOW TO ENTER AND EXIT THE FAX SERVICE MODE
To Enter Fax Service Mode:
1. Ensure that the machine is in standby
mode.
FAX UNIT
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1. Press or ‘PrevMenu’ until the SP
mode main menu appears.
2. Press the key.
SM 4-1 A250
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
Example:
1. Press .
2. Scroll through the bit switches.
To increment the bit switch number: A233M505.tif
press ‘↓ Switch’.
To decrement the bit switch number:
press ‘↑ Switch’.
Example:
To display bit switch 03: Press ‘↓
Switch’ 3 times.
3. Adjust the bit switch.
Example:
To change the value of bit 7, press 7.
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4. To adjust more bit switches, go to step 2.
To finish, press ‘OK’ then ‘PrevMenu’.
5. Exit the service mode.
NOTE: After changing any of the G4 bit switches, be sure to turn the main power
switch off and back on to activate the new settings.
A250 4-2 SM
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
CCU TX ERROR
FAX UNIT
* * * SYSTEM PARAMETER LIST (Date and Time) * * *
A891
1)TTI 1
2)TTI 2
Task Status
ID TASK PRI STS ISP START SP PC
00 idle 20 RDY 0x00800A5E 0x00004530 0x00800A5E 0x00004530
01 : : : : : : :
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SM 4-3 A250
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
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A250 4-4 SM
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
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3. Press . then !
4. Exit the service mode.
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FAX UNIT
3. Press /
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4. Press one of the following numbers as
required:
. – D + Bch
/ – Dch A233M516.tif
0 – Bch1 Link
1 – Dch Link
5. Exit the service mode.
SM 4-5 A250
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
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A250 4-6 SM
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
5. Press !
6. Exit the service mode.
FAX UNIT
A891
4.1.13 RAM CLEAR (FUNCTION 07)
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3. Press one of the following numbers, as required:
. Initializes the data in the SRAM, files in the SAF memory, and the
clock.
/ Erases all the files stored in the SAF memory.
0 Resets the bit switches and the user parameters.
1 Initializes the data in the SRAM and files in the SAF memory.
4. The machine automatically returns to standby mode after self-initialization.
SM 4-7 A250
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
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3. Press one of the following numbers:
. – Modem test (analog line)
0 – Modem test (ISDN line: Europe
model only)
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A250 4-8 SM
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
3. Press 1
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A891
4.1.19 DTMF TEST (FUNCTION 11)
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SM 4-9 A250
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
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3. Press .
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4. Press 0 then !
To stop the test, press $
5. Exit the service mode.
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A250 4-10 SM
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
NOTE: Do not use this function, unless the customer is having trouble printing
confidential messages or recovering from a memory lock status.
FAX UNIT
communication records on the report. The
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maximum is 100 records, or 900 records
if the optional EXFUNC board is installed.
Specify a date - The machine prints all
communication records after the specified
date.
4. Exit the service mode.
SM 4-11 A250
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
A250 4-12 SM
BIT SWITCHES
NOTE: Default settings for bit switches are not listed in this manual. Refer to the
System Parameter List printed by the machine.
FAX UNIT
A891
e.g. 0000 32V34 288/264 L01000304
(1) (2)(3) (4) (5) (6) (7)(8)
(1): EQM value (Line quality data). The left hand figure is the high byte and the
right hand figure is the low byte. A larger number means more errors.
(2): Symbol rate (V.34 only)
(3): Final modem type used
(4): Starting data rate (for example, 288 means 28.8 kbps)
(5): Final data rate
(6): Rx revel (refer to the note after this table for how to read the rx level)
(7): Total number of error lines that occurred during non-ECM reception.
(8): Total number of burst error lines that occurred during non-ECM reception.
Note:
EQM and rx level are fixed at ”FFFF” in tx mode.
The seventh and eighth numbers are fixed at “00” for transmission records and
ECM reception records.
Rx level calculation
The four-digit hexadecimal value (N) after “L” indicates the rx level.
The high byte is given first, followed by the low byte. Divide the decimal value of N
by -16 to get the rx level.
SM 4-13 A250
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 00
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
6 Protocol dump list output after This is only used for communication
each communication troubleshooting. It shows the content of the
0: Off transmitted facsimile protocol signals. Always
1: On reset this bit to 0 after finishing testing.
The setting of system switch 09 bit 6 determines
the types of communication that the list is printed
after.
7 Amount of protocol dump data Change this bit to 1 if you want to have a protocol
in one protocol dump list dump list of the last communication only.
printout operation If bit 6 is turned on, the machine prints a protocol
0: Up to the limit of the dump list for the last communication only,
memory area for protocol regardless of this bit setting.
dumping If system switch 09 bit 6 is at ‘1’, the list is only
1: Last communication only printed if there was an error during the
communication
G3 Communication Parameters
Modem rate 336: 33600 bps 168: 16800 bps
312: 31200 bps 144: 14400 bps
288: 28800 bps 120: 12000 bps
264: 26400 bps 96: 9600 bps
240: 24000 bps 72: 7200 bps
216: 21600 bps 48: 4800 bps
192: 19200 bps 24: 2400 bps
Resolution S: Standard (8 x 3.85 dots/mm)
D: Detail (8 x 7.7 dots/mm)
F: Fine (8 x 15.4 dots/mm)
SF: Superfine (16 x 15.4 dots/mm)
21: Standard (200 x 100 dpi)
22: Detail (200 x 200 dpi)
44: Superfine (400 x 400 dpi)
Compression MMR: MMR compression
mode MR: MR compression
MH: MH compression
JBO: JBIG compression (Optional mode)
JBB: JBIG compression (Basic mode)
Communication ECM: With ECM
mode NML: With no ECM
Width and A4: A4 (8.3”), no reduction
reduction B4: B4 (10.1”), no reduction
A3: A3 (11.7”), no reduction
I/O rate 0: 0 ms/line 10: 10 ms/line
25: 2.5 ms/line 20: 20 ms/line
5: 5 ms/line 40: 40 ms/line
Note:
“40” is displayed while receiving a fax message using AI short
protocol.
A250 4-14 SM
BIT SWITCHES
G4 Communication Parameters
Compression MMR: MMR compression
mode MR: MR compression
MH: MH compression
Resolution 21: Standard (200 x 100 dpi)
22: Detail (200 x 200 dpi)
44: Superfine (400 x 400 dpi)
Width and A4: A4 (8.3”), no reduction
reduction B4: B4 (10.1”), no reduction
A3: A3 (11.7”), no reduction
Transfer T: Transfer
- : Other
Confidential C: Confidential
- : Other
Other parameters The following information is shown in 6-bit format. Bit 1 is the first
bit from the left, and bit 6 is at the right end.
Bit 1 - Smoothing 0: Off, 1: On
(Smoothing is disabled in halftone mode.)
Bit 2 - CIL printing 0: On, 1: Off
Bit 3 - Not used
Bit 4 - mm/inch conversion 0: Off, 1: On
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Bit 5 - Engine type 0: mm, 1: inches
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Bit 6 - Document resolution unit 0: mm, 1: inches
System Switch 01
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Automatic Service Call at PM This bit switch determines whether the machine
0: Disabled will send an Auto Service Call to the service
1: Enabled station when it is time for PM.
Cross reference
Auto service calls: Section 2.1
1-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
SM 4-15 A250
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 02
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-3 Not used Do not change the settings.
4 File retention time 1: A file that had a communication error will not
0: Depends on User be erased unless the communication is
Parameter 24 [18(H)] successful.
1: No limit
5 Not used Do not change the settings.
6 Memory read/write by RDS (0,0): All RDS systems are always locked out.
7 Bit 7 6 Setting (0,1), (1,0): Normally, RDS systems are locked
0 0 Always disabled out, but the user can temporarily switch RDS on
0 1 User selectable to allow RDS operations to take place. RDS will
1 0 User selectable automatically be locked out again after a certain
1 1 Always enabled time, which is stored in System Switch 03. Note
that if an RDS operation takes place, RDS will not
switch off until this time limit has expired.
(1,1): At any time, an RDS system can access the
machine.
System Switch 03
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Length of time that RDS is 00 - 99 hours (BCD).
to temporarily switched on when
7 bits 6 and 7 of System Switch This setting is only valid if bits 6 and 7 of System
02 are set to “User selectable” Switch 02 are set to “User selectable”.
The default setting is 24 hours.
System Switch 04
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-2 Not used Do not change the settings.
3 Printing dedicated tx 1: Each Quick/Speed dial number on the list is
parameters on Quick/Speed printed with the dedicated tx parameters (8 bytes
Dial Lists each).
0: Disabled The last 10 bytes of data are the programmed
1: Enabled dedicated tx parameters; 32 bytes of data are
printed (the other 22 bytes have no use for
service technicians).
4 Not used Do not change the settings.
A250 4-16 SM
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 04
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
5 Memory file transfer operation If the machine is unable to print fax messages
0: User level due to a mechanical problem, change this bit to 0
1: Service level to transfer all messages in the memory (including
confidential rx messages) to an another terminal.
Always reset this bit to 1 after transfer. However,
this bit can be left at 0, if the customer’s key-
operators want to transfer the files themselves.
Procedure
1. Enter service mode and change this bit to 0.
2. Exit the service mode.
3. Enter the key-operator mode, and select ‘Key-
operator settings’.
4. Choose ‘03’ and specify a destination for the
machine to transfer all the files to.
5. Press ‘Start’.
6. After the machine transfers the memory files,
enter the service mode and reset this bit to 1.
Otherwise, anybody who knows how to enter the
key-operator mode can transfer confidential
messages.
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6 G3 CSI/G4 Terminal ID 1: The CSI and Terminal ID can only be
programming level programmed by a technician (in the user tools).
0: User level The Terminal ID can only be programmed if a
1: Service level Group 4 option is installed.
7 Telephone line type 1: Telephone line type selection (choosing tone
programming mode dial or pulse dial) can only be programmed by a
0: User level technician (in the user tools).
1: Service level
System Switch 05
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-1 Not used Do not change the settings.
2 Display of both RTI and CSI 1: An RTI will be displayed until phase B of the
on the LCD protocol sequence, and a CSI will be displayed
0: Disabled after phase C.
1: Enabled
3-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
System Switch 06
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Margin setting for Create 71 to 99 (BCD) %. This setting determines the
to Margin Transmission reduction ratio when the user uses the Create
7 Margin Transmission option.
Default setting:1001 0011 (93%)
SM 4-17 A250
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 07 - Not used (Do not change the factory settings.)
System Switch 08 - Not used (Do not change the factory settings.)
System Switch 09
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Addition of image data from If this feature is enabled, the top half of the first
confidential transmissions on page of confidential messages will be printed on
the transmission result report transmission result reports.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
1 Inclusion of communications 0: Communications that reached phase C
on the Journal when no image (message tx/rx) of the T.30 protocol are listed on
data was exchanged. the Journal.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled 1: Communications that reached phase A (call
setup) of T.30 protocol are listed on the Journal.
This will include telephone calls.
2 Automatic error report printout 0: Error reports will not be printed.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled 1: Error reports will be printed automatically after
failed communications.
3 Printing of the error code on 1: Error codes are printed on the error reports.
the error report
0: No 1: Yes
4 Not used Do not change the settings.
5 Power failure report 1: A power failure report will be automatically
0: Disabled 1: Enabled printed after the power is switched on if a fax
message disappeared from the memory when the
power was turned off last.
6 Conditions for printing the This switch becomes effective only when system
protocol dump list switch 00 bit 6 is set to 1.
0: Print for all communications 1: Set this bit to 1 when you wish to print a
1: Print only when there is a protocol dump list only for communications with
communication error errors.
7 Priority given to various types This bit determines which set of priorities the
of remote terminal ID when machine uses when listing remote terminal names
printing reports on reports.
0: RTI > CSI > Dial label > In G4 communication, G4_TID (Terminal ID) is
Tel. number used instead of RTI or CSI. (G4 is for the Europe
1: Dial label > Tel. number > model only.)
RTI > CSI
Dial Label: The name stored, by the user, for the
Quick/Speed Dial number.
A250 4-18 SM
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 0A
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-2 Not used Do not change the settings.
3 Continuous polling reception This feature allows a series of stations to be
0: Disabled 1: Enabled polled in a continuous cycle. This will continue
until the polling reception file is erased.
The dialing interval is the same as memory
transmission.
4 Dialing on the ten-key pad 0: Prevents dialing from the ten-key pad while the
when the external telephone external telephone is off-hook. Use this setting
is off-hook when the external telephone is not by the
0: Disabled 1: Enabled machine, or if a wireless telephone is connected
as an external telephone.
1: The user can dial on the machine’s ten-key pad
when the handset is off-hook.
5 On hook dial 0: On hook dial is disabled.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
6 Line used for G3 transmission If an ISDN unit has been installed, this bit
0: PSTN 1: ISDN determines whether G3 transmissions go out over
ISDN: Europe model only the PSTN or the ISDN.
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7 Line used when the machine This bit switch has no effect if Communication
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falls back to G3 from G4 if the Switch 07 bit 0 is set to 0.
other end is not a G4 machine
0: PSTN 1: ISDN
ISDN: Europe model only
System Switch 0B - Not used (Do not change the factory settings.)
System Switch 0C - Not used (Do not change the factory settings.)
System Switch 0D - Not used (Do not change the factory settings.)
System Switch 0E
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-2 Not used Do not change the settings.
3 Action when the external 0: Manual tx and rx are possible while the
handset goes off-hook external handset is off-hook. But, memory tx is
0: Manual tx and rx operation not possible.
1: Memory tx and rx operation 1: The display stays in standby mode even when
(the display remains the the external handset is used, so that other people
same) can use the machine for memory tx operation.
Note that manual tx and rx are not possible with
this setting.
4-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
SM 4-19 A250
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 0F
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Country code for functional This country code determines the factory settings
to settings (Hex) of bit switches and RAM addresses. However, it
7 has no effect on the NCU parameter settings and
00: France 10: Not used communication parameter RAM addresses.
01: Germany 11: USA
02: UK 12: Asia Cross reference
03: Italy 13: Japan NCU country code: Function 06, parameter C.C.
04: Austria 14: Hong Kong
05: Belgium 15: South Africa
06: Denmark 16: Australia
07: Finland 17: New Zealand
08: Ireland 18: Singapore
09: Norway 19: Malaysia
0A: Sweden 1A: China
0B: Switz. 1B: Taiwan
0C: Portugal 20: Turkey
0D: Holland 21: Greece
0E: Spain
0F: Israel
System Switch 10
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Threshold memory level for Threshold = N x 128 kbytes + 256 kbytes
to parallel memory transmission N can be between 00 - FF(H)
7 Default setting: 02(H) = 512 kbytes
System Switch 11
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 TTI printing position Change this bit to 1 if the TTI overprints
0: Superimposed on the page information that the customer considers to be
data important (G3 transmissions).
1: Printed before the data
leading edge
1 TSI (G3) or CIL/TID (G4) Change this bit to 1 if the TSI (G3) or CIL/TID
printing position (G4) overprints information that the customer
0: Superimposed on the page considers to be important.
data
1: Printed before the data G4: Europe model only
leading edge
2 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
3 TTI used for broadcasting 1: The TTI (TTI_1 or TTI_2) which is selected with
0: The TTIs selected for each user switch 01 bit 6 is used for all destinations
Quick/Speed dial are used during broadcasting.
1: The same TTI is used for
all destinations
A250 4-20 SM
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 11
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
4 Type of TTI used for 1: The machine uses TTI_2 when the user dials
transmission using the ten- the destination using the ten-key pad. It is also
key pad used for polling transmission and manual
0: TTI_1 transmission using the handset.
1: TTI_2
5-6 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
7 Use of parallel memory This determines whether parallel transmission
transmission with G4 can be used with a G4 transmission or not.
transmission Note that this bit is only effective if Parallel
0: Disabled 1: Enabled Memory transmission is enabled (User Parameter
G4: Europe model only 07 - bit 2).
System Switch 12
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 TTI/CIL printing position in the TTI/CIL: 08 to 64 (BCD) mm
to main scan direction Input even numbers only.
7 This setting determines the print start position for
CIL: Command Information the TTI and CIL from the left edge of the paper. If
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Line (Group 4) the TTI is moved too far to the right, it may
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overwrite the file number which is on the top right
G4: Europe model only of the page. On an A4 page, if the CIL is moved
over by more than 60 mm, it may overwrite the
page number.
System Switch 15
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Not used Do not change the settings.
1 Going into the Night mode 1: The machine will restart from the Energy Saver
automatically mode quickly, because the +5V power supply is
0: Enabled active even in the Energy Saver mode.
1: Disabled
2 Protocol dump data backup 1: The machine backs up the protocol dump data
0: Disabled for approximately one hour when the main switch
1: Enabled is turned off, in the same way as image data.
3-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
SM 4-21 A250
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 16
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Parallel Broadcasting 1: When the G4 unit is installed, the machine
0: Disabled sends messages simultaneously using both
1: Enabled available ports (PSTN/ISDN) for broadcasting, if
the job contains both PSTN and ISDN
destinations.
This is available for the European model only.
1-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
System Switch 19
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Key acknowledgement tone This controls the volume of this tone when the
to volume adjustment machine is in fax mode (it has no effect on the tone
2 000 (Min.: OFF)-111 (Max.) when the machine is in copier or printer mode).
Default setting – 011
3-6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 Special Original mode 1: If the customer frequently wishes to transmit a
0: Disabled form or letterhead which has a colored or printed
1: Enabled background, change this bit to “1”. “Special
Original” can be selected in addition to the “Text”,
“Text/Photo” and “Photo” modes.
When this mode is selected, the “Text/Photo” and
“Photo” LEDs are both lit.
Cross reference
Type of special original mode – Scanner switch
00 bit 0.
A250 4-22 SM
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 1C
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 PC-Fax Expander option Change this bit to 1 when installing the PC-Fax
0: Not installed Expander.
1: Installed
1 To omit the PSTN access 1: The machine does not dial the PSTN access
code during a PC-Fax code programmed in the PC-Fax application
transmission during PC-Fax memory transmission.
0: Disabled This function becomes effective only when the PC
1: Enabled fax application dials using a Quick/Speed/Group
Dial stored in the fax machine.
The machine will not omit dialing the PSTN
access code when a destination number is
programmed manually.
2 Not used Do not change the settings.
3 Deleting the file when an error This function is effective for PC memory
occurs during PC data transmission.
storage to the SAF 0: The pages stored in the SAF will be transmitted
0: Not cleared from the machine.
1: Cleared 1: All data is cleared when an error occurs.
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However, if the SAF memory becomes full during
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data storage, the setting of system bit switch 1E
bit 1 determines how data is treated.
This function is also effective for PC printing.
4 Resolution unit used for PC- This bit determines the resolution unit used for PC
Fax communication fax communication.
0: mm This is because the PC fax application cannot
1: inches automatically adjust the resolution unit.
This setting is also effective for PC scanning.
5-6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 PC protocol dump list output 1: This is only used for PC communication
after each PC communication troubleshooting.
0: Off Communications between the DIU (PCFE
1: On board) and a host PC are logged on the PC
dump list.
The setting of system switch 09 bit 6
determines the types of communication that
the list is printed after.
PC scan and PC print are printed on the
Journal.
The Data-in LED turns on while data is coming
in and going out to the PC.
Be sure to reset this bit to “0” after a test.
SM 4-23 A250
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 1E
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Communication after the This setting is effective only when Automatic
Journal data storage area has Journal printout is enabled.
become full 0: If the buffer memory of the communication
0: Possible records for the Journal is full, fax communications
1: Impossible are still possible. But the machine will overwrite
the oldest communication records.
1: If the buffer memory of the communication
records for the Journal has become full, fax
communications will become impossible, to
prevent overwriting the communication records
before the machine prints them out.
Cross Reference
Automatic Journal output - User switch 03 bit 7
Number of communication records for the
Journal:
100 records (standard)
900 records (with the EXMEM board installed)
1 Action when the SAF memory 0: If the SAF memory becomes full during
has become full during scanning, the successfully scanned pages are
scanning transmitted.
0: The current page is erased. 1: If the SAF memory becomes full during
1: The entire file is erased. scanning, the file is erased and no pages are
transmitted.
A250 4-24 SM
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 1E
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
7 RAM initialization after the When the machine detects that an EXFUNC
optional EXFUNC board is board has been installed or removed, the
installed or removed machine shows the following message on the
0: Enabled display for the customer.
1: Disabled
“Adding/Removing FAX Feature Expander causes
data loss. Turn Main Power Switch off and
remove/replace it to avoid loss. To continue,
press Yes.”
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machine initializes the RAM if Yes is pressed. The
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amount of data lost depends on whether the
board is in or out. To avoid losing data, the user
must switch off immediately and put the board
back in.
1: When the above message is displayed, the
machine does not initialize the RAM even if Yes is
pressed. However, the fax unit cannot be used
until the user switches off, puts the board back in,
then switches back on. No data is lost.
SM 4-25 A250
BIT SWITCHES
System Switch 1F
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Not used Do not change the settings.
1 Report printout after an 0: When an original jams, or the SAF memory
original jam during SAF overflows during scanning, a report will be
storage or if the SAF memory printed.
fills up Change this bit to “1” if the customer does not
0: Enabled want to have report in these cases.
1: Disabled Memory tx – Memory storage report
Parallel memory tx – Transmission result report
2 Not used Do not change the settings.
3 Received fax print start timing 0: The machine prints each page immediately
(G3 reception) after the machine receives it.
0: After receiving each page 1: The machine prints the complete message
1: After receiving all pages after the machine receives all the pages in the
4 Received fax print start timing memory.
(G4 reception)
0: After receiving each page
1: After receiving all pages
5-6 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
7 Action when a fax SC has 0: When the fax unit detects a fax SC code other
occurred than SC1201, the fax unit automatically resets
0: Automatic reset itself.
1: SC code display 1: When the fax unit detects any fax SC code, the
fax unit displays the SC code and stops.
Cross Reference
Fax SC codes - See “Troubleshooting”
A250 4-26 SM
BIT SWITCHES
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Scanner Switch 01
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Scan density step value When scan density is adjusted manually away
to (Text mode) from the Normal setting, the threshold value for
4 binary picture processing changes for each step
from the value specified by Scanner Switch 02, by
the amount programmed here.
For example, with the default setting (14), the
threshold value changes as follows.
+3 (Darkest) : 77 (= 91 – 14)
+2 : 91 (= 105 – 14)
+1 : 105 (= 119 – 14)
0 (Normal) : 119 (Scanner Switch 02 setting)
-1 : 133 (= 119 + 14)
-2 : 147 (= 133 + 14)
-3 (Lightest) : 161 (= 147 + 14)
The value can be between 00 and 1F(H) [=
31(D)].
For a darker threshold, input a lower value.
5-7 Not used. Do not change the settings.
Scanner Switch 02
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Binary picture processing: This setting determines the threshold value for
to Threshold for Text mode - binary picture processing in Text mode (when the
7 Normal setting (center scan density setting is at the center).
position) The value can be between 01 and FF. For a
darker threshold, input a lower value.
Default setting: 77(H) = 119(D)
SM 4-27 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Scanner Switch 03
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Binary picture processing: This setting determines the threshold value for
to Threshold for Photo and binary picture processing in Text/Photo mode
7 Text/Photo mode - Normal (when the scan density setting is at the center).
setting (center position) The value can be between 01 and FF. For a
darker threshold, input a lower value.
Default setting: 23(H) = 35(D)
Scanner Switch 06
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 MTF filter level (Text mode)
to The value can be between 0(Off) and F. For a weaker threshold, input a lower
3 value.
Default setting: 7
This setting is independent from the threshold specified by copier SP mode 4-916.
4 MTF filter level (Text/Photo mode)
to The value can be between 0(Off) and F. For a weaker threshold, input a lower
7 value.
Default setting: 7
This setting is independent from the threshold specified by copier SP mode 4-916.
Scanner Switch 07
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Smoothing filter level (Photo The value can be between 0(Off) and 7. For a
to mode) weaker threshold, input a lower value.
2 Default setting: 2
This setting is independent from the threshold
setting specified by the copier’s SP mode 4-927.
3-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
Scanner Switch 0A
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Isolated dot elimination level The value can be between 0(Off) and 4.
to (Text modes) For a higher threshold, input a higher value.
2 Default setting: 2
This setting is independent from the threshold
setting specified by the copier’s SP mode 4-917.
3-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
A250 4-28 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Scanner Switch 0B
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Scan margin setting (top and bottom margin in book scan mode, and top margin in
to ADF mode)
3 The setting can be between 0 and F (H) (in mm).
Default setting: 3 mm
If the scanned image margin is still incorrect after adjustment, the base copier’s SP
mode settings may be incorrect. Check and adjust SP modes 4-012-1 and 6-006-
2.
4 Scan margin setting (bottom margin in ADF mode)
to The setting can be between 0 and 7 (H) (in mm).
6 Default setting: 2 mm
If the scanned image margin is still incorrect after adjustment, the base copier’s SP
mode settings may be wrong. Check and adjust SP modes 4-012-1 and 6-006-2.
7 Not used Do not change the settings.
Scanner Switch 0C
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
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0 Action when an original jam This bit is only effective when parallel memory tx
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has occurred while scanning is disabled (user parameter 07 - bit 2).
the original into memory for If parallel memory tx is enabled, the machine
memory tx always erases the scanned pages when an
0: Continues scanning after original jam occurs. The machine then asks the
recovery user to retry from the first page, even if the
1: Stops scanning and erases parallel memory tx is not actually used.
all scanned pages for that job
0: The machine displays a message asking the
user to put the jammed page back into the original
stack, and continues scanning.
The message is displayed for the time period
specified by scanner switch 0E, bit 2.
1: The machine erases all the scanned pages and
asks the user to retry from the first page.
1 Setting when an original size When both bits are set to “0”, the machine
to cannot be recognized recognizes an original size depending on SP4-
2 Bit 2 1 Setting 303 copier’s service mode.
0 0 Depending on the
copier’s setting
0 1 A5
1 0 A5
1 1 No original
3-5 Not used Do not change the settings.
6 Scan width used for a This bit is set at “1” when the country code is set
document set in the ADF to the US.
when the width is less than
230 mm.
0: A4 (210 mm),
1: LT (216 mm)
7 Not used Do not change the settings.
SM 4-29 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Scanner Switch 0D
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Scan magnification ratio fine tuning (Main scan direction)
1 0 1 0 1
= 0%, =− 1.5%, =+ 1.5%, =Do not use this setting
0 0 1 1
The actual magnification ratio is the sum of the SP mode 4-008 setting and this
setting.
2 Scan magnification ratio fine tuning (Sub scan direction)
3 0 1 0 1
=0%, =− 1.5%, =+ 1.5%, =Do not use this setting
0 0 1 1
The actual magnification ratio is the sum of the SP mode 4-101 setting and this
setting.
4-6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 Scan width for A5 lengthwise 0: The machine scans the original as 210 mm
or B5 lengthwise originals (8.5”) width. The transmitted image has a blank
0: 210 mm (8.5”) area on the right.
1: Original width 1: The machine scans 148 mm (A5) or 182 mm
(B5) and centers the scanned data on a 216 mm
width transmitted image.
Scanner Switch 0E
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Wait time for the next page This bit determines how long the machine waits
when scanning a book original for the next page when scanning a book original
into memory for memory transmission. If this timer expires, the
0: 60 s machine transmits all the pages scanned so far
1: 30 s as one document.
Note: In immediate tx or parallel memory tx, the
wait time for the next page is 10 s.
1 Scan resolution unit This bit determines which resolution unit will be
(except standard resolution in used for scanning a fax message.
book scan mode)
0: mm Default setting: mm
1: inches
2 ADF jam alarm display time The bit is only effective when bit 0 of scanner bit
0: 60 s switch 0C is ‘0’.
1: 30 s This bit determines how long the machine
displays the ADF jam alarm after a jam occurred.
3-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
A250 4-30 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Scanner Switch 0F
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Image rotation before This bit determines whether the machine rotates
transmission (A4/LT the scanned image by 90 degrees before
sideways) transmission.
0: Disabled If this bit is set at 1, A4 (LT) sideways images
1: Enabled (297 mm width in the protocol) will be transmitted
as A4 (LT) lengthwise images (216 mm width in
the protocol).
Refer to Image Rotation Before Transmission in
chapter 2 for more details.
1 Not used Do not change the settings
2 Image rotation before This bit determines whether the machine rotates
transmission (A5/HLT the scanned image by 90 degrees before
lengthwise) transmission.
0: Disabled If this bit is set at “1”, A5 (HLT) lengthwise images
1: Enabled will be transmitted as A4 (LT) width images (216
mm width in the protocol).
Refer to Image Rotation Before Transmission in
chapter 2 for more details.
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3-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
SM 4-31 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Printer Switch 01
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-2 Not used Do not change the settings.
3 Maximum print width used in the setup protocol
4
A250 4-32 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Relationship between available paper sizes and printer width used in the
setup protocol
Available Paper Size Printer width used in the Protocol (NSF/DIS)
A4 or 8.5 x 11” 297 mm width
B5 256 mm width
A5 or 8.5 x 5.5” 216 mm width
No paper available (Paper end) 216 mm width
Printer Switch 02
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 1st paper feed station usage 0: The paper feed station can be used to print fax
for fax printing messages and reports.
0: Enabled
1: Disabled 1: The specified paper feed station will not be
1 2nd paper feed station usage used for printing fax messages and reports.
for fax printing
0: Enabled Note: Do not disable usage for the paper feed
1: Disabled station which has been specified by User
2 3rd paper feed station usage Parameter Switch 0F (15), or which is used for
FAX UNIT
for fax printing the Specified Cassette Selection feature.
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0: Enabled
1: Disabled
3-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
Printer Switch 03
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Length reduction of received 0: Incoming pages are printed without length
data reduction.
0: Disabled (Page separation threshold: Printer Switch 03,
1: Enabled bits 4 to 7)
1: Incoming page length is reduced when printing.
(Maximum reducible length: Printer Switches 04,
bits 0 to 4)
Page separation and data reduction: Section 2
1-3 Not used Do not change the settings
SM 4-33 A250
BIT SWITCHES
4 Page separation threshold (with reduction disabled with switch 03-0 above)
to
7 If the incoming page is up to x mm longer than the length of copy paper, the
excess portion will not be printed. If the incoming page is more than x mm longer
than the length of copy paper, the excess portion will be printed on the next page.
The value of x is determined by these four bits.
Default setting: 6 mm
Cross reference
Page separation and data reduction: section 2
Length reduction On/Off: Printer Switch 03, Bit 0
Printer Switch 04
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Maximum reducible length when length reduction is enabled with switch 03-0
to above.
4 <Maximum reducible length> = <Paper length> + (N x 5mm)
‘N’ is the decimal value of the binary setting of bits 0 to 4.
Bit 4 3 2 1 0 Setting
0 0 0 0 0 0 mm
0 0 0 0 1 5 mm
0 0 1 0 0 20 mm (default setting)
1 1 1 1 1 155 mm
A250 4-34 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Printer Switch 06
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Printing while a paper Refer to Just Size Printing in section 2 for details.
cassette is pulled out, when
the Just Size Printing feature Cross reference
is enabled. Just size printing on/off – User switch 05, bit 5
0: Printing will not start
1: Printing will start if another
cassette has a suitable size of
paper, based on the paper
size selection priority tables.
1-7 Not used. Do not change the settings.
Printer Switch 07
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Reduction for Journal printing 1: The Journal is reduced to 91% to ensure that
0: Off there is enough to space in the left margin for
1: On hole punches or staples.
2-3 Not used. Do not change the settings.
FAX UNIT
4 List of destinations in the 1: Only destinations where communication failure
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Communication Failure occurred are printed on the Communication
Report for broadcasting Failure Report.
0: All destinations
1: Only destinations where
communication failure
occurred
5-7 Not used. Do not change the settings.
Printer Switch 0E
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Paper size selection priority 0: A paper size that has the same width as the
0: Width received data is selected first.
1: Length 1: A paper size which has enough length to print all
the received lines without reduction is selected first.
1 Paper size selected for This switch determines which paper size is
printing A4 width fax data selected for printing A4 width fax data, when the
0: 8 x 11” size machine has both A4 and 8” x 11” size paper.
1: A4 size
SM 4-35 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Printer Switch 0F
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Smoothing feature (0, 0) (0, 1): Disable smoothing if the machine
to Bit 1 Bit 0 Setting receives halftone images from other
1 0 0 Disabled manufacturers fax machines frequently.
0 1 Disabled
1 0 Enabled
1 1 Not used
2-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
A250 4-36 SM
BIT SWITCHES
FAX UNIT
5 JBIG compression method: Change the setting when communication
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Reception problems occur using JBIG compression.
0: Only basic supported
1: Basic and optional both
supported
6 JBIG compression method: Change the setting when communication
Transmission problems occur using JBIG compression.
0: Basic mode priority
1: Optional mode priority
7 Closed network (reception) 1: Reception will not go ahead if the ID code of
0: Disabled the other terminal does not match the ID code of
1: Enabled this terminal. This function is only available in
NSF/NSS mode.
Communication Switch 01
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 ECM If this bit is set to 0, ECM is switched off for all
0: Off 1: On communications.
In addition, V.8 protocol and JBIG compression
are switched off automatically.
1 Not used Do not change the setting.
SM 4-37 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Communication Switch 01
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
2 Wrong connection prevention (0,1) - The machine will disconnect the line
to method without sending a fax message, if the last 8 digits
3 Bit 3 Bit 2 Setting of the received CSI do not match the last 8 digits
0 0 None of the dialed telephone number. This does not
0 1 8 digit CSI work when manually dialed.
1 0 4 digit CSI (1,0) - The same as above, except that only the
1 1 CSI/RTI last 4 digits are compared.
(1,1) - The machine will disconnect the line
without sending a fax message, if the other end
does not identify itself with an RTI or CSI.
(0,0) - Nothing is checked; transmission will
always go ahead.
Communication Switch 02
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Burst error threshold If there are more consecutive error lines in the
0: Low 1: High received page than the threshold, the machine
will send a negative response.
The Low and High threshold values depend on
the sub-scan resolution, and are as follows.
Resolution 100 dpi 200 dpi 400 dpi
3.85 l/mm 7.7 l/mm 15.4 l/mm
Low settings 6 12 24
High settings 12 24 48
1 Acceptable total error line If the error line ratio for a page exceeds the
ratio acceptable ratio, RTN will be sent to the other
0: 5% 1: 10% end.
2 Treatment of pages received 0: Pages received with errors are not printed.
with errors during G3
reception
0: Deleted from memory
without printing
1: Printed
A250 4-38 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Communication Switch 02
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
3 Hang-up decision when a 0: The next page will be sent even if RTN or PIN
negative code (RTN or PIN) is is received.
received during G3 immediate 1: The machine will send DCN and hang up if it
transmission receives RTN or PIN.
0: No hang-up, 1: Hang-up
This bit is ignored for memory transmissions or if
ECM is being used.
4-6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 Method of total error rate 0: Error rate is calculated by dividing the number
calculation of total lines by the number of error lines.
0: Normal method 1: Error rate is calculated by dividing the number
1: French PTT requirement of total plus error lines by the number of error
lines.
Communication Switch 03
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Maximum number of page 00 - FF (Hex) times.
to retransmissions in a G3 This setting is not used if ECM is switched on.
FAX UNIT
7 memory transmission Default setting - 03(H)
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Communication Switch 04 - Not used (do not change the settings)
Communication Switch 05 - Not used (do not change the settings)
Communication Switch 06
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Dialing requirements: These switches are automatically set to the
Germany settings required by each country after the
0: Disabled 1: Enabled country code (System Switch 0F) is programmed.
1 Dialing requirements: Austria
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
2 Dialing requirements: Norway
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
3 Dialing requirements:
Denmark
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
4 Dialing requirements: France
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
5 Dialing requirements:
Switzerland
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 Carrier drop display This is an European PTT requirement.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled This bit is available only for the European models.
SM 4-39 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Communication Switch 07
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Fallback from G4 to G3 if the Also see system switch 0A bit 7.
other terminal is not a G4 Refer to the ISDN G4 option service manual (G4
terminal Internal Switches 17, 18, 1A, 1B, and 1C) for the
0: Disabled CPS code set (Cause Value set) that determines
1: Enabled G4 to G3 fallback.
G4: Europe model only
1 Not used Do not change the setting.
2 Use of the date and time 0: The date and time programmed in the receiving
provided from the network for terminal is used in the CIL.
the CIL 1: The date and time informed in the document
0: Disabled layer from the remote terminal (through the
1: Enabled network) is used in the CIL.
G4: Europe model only
3 Fallback from G4 to G3 0: If a communication falls back from G4 to G3,
reflected in programmed the machine will always start transmission with
Quick/Speed dials G3 from the next communication.
0: Fallback enabled 1: The machine will always start to transmit with
1: Always start with G4 G4.
G4: Europe model only
4 Fallback from G4 to G3 when 1: Enable this switch only when G4
G4 communication fails on the communication errors occur because the
ISDN B-channel exchanger connects G4 calls to the PSTN.
0: Fallback disabled This problem occurs with some types of
1: Fallback enabled exchanger. (Europe model only)
5-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
Communication Switch 0A
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Point of resumption of 0: The transmission begins from the page where
memory transmission upon transmission failed the previous time.
redialing 1: Transmission begins from the first page, using
0: From the error page normal memory transmission.
1: From page 1
1-6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 Emergency calls using 999 If this bit is at 1, the machine will not allow you to
0: Enabled 1: Disabled dial 999 at the auto-dialer. This is a PTT
requirement in the UK and some other countries.
A250 4-40 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Communication Switch 0D
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 The available memory 00 to FF (Hex), unit = 4 kbytes
to threshold, below which ringing (e.g., 06(H) = 24 kbytes)
7 detection (and therefore One page is about 24 kbytes.
reception into memory) is
disabled The machine refers to this setting before each fax
reception. If the amount of remaining memory is
below this threshold, the machine cannot receive
any fax messages.
If this setting is kept at 0, the machine will detect
ringing signals and go into receive mode even if
there is no memory available. This will result in
communication failure.
Communication Switch 0E
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Minimum interval between 06 to FF (Hex), unit = 2 s
to automatic dialing attempts (e.g., 06(H) = 12 s)
FAX UNIT
7 This value is the minimum time that the machine
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waits before it dials the next destination.
Communication Switch 0F
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Minimum number of times that 01 - FE (Hex) times
to a destination will dialed when
7 TRD is being used TRD: Transmission Deadline
Communication Switch 10
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Memory transmission: 01 - FE (Hex) times
to Maximum number of dialing
7 attempts to the same
destination
Communication Switch 12
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Memory transmission: Interval 01 - FF (Hex) minutes
to between dialing attempts to
7 the same destination
SM 4-41 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Communication Switch 14
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Inch-to-mm conversion during 0: In immediate transmission, data scanned in
transmission inch format are transmitted without conversion.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled In memory transmission, data stored in the SAF
memory in mm format are transmitted without
conversion.
Note: When storing the scanned data into SAF
memory, the fax unit always converts the data
into mm format.
Communication Switch 16
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-1 Not used Do not change the settings.
2 Optional ISDN unit Change this bit to 1 when installing the optional
0: Not installed ISDN unit.
1: Installed G4: Europe model only
3-5 Not used Do not change the settings.
6 G4 Dual communication 1: The machine uses only one B channel for
0: Enabled communication. This enables a customer to
1: Disabled occupy another B channel for other purposes
such as internet communication.
G4: Europe model only
7 Not used Do not change the settings.
A250 4-42 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Communication Switch 17
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 SEP reception 0: Polling transmission to another maker’s
0: Disabled machine using the SEP (Selective Polling) signal
1: Enabled is disabled.
1 SUB reception 0: Confidential reception to another maker’s
0: Disabled machine using the SUB (Sub-address) signal is
1: Enabled disabled.
2-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
FAX UNIT
Communication Switch 1E
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No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Extension access code (0 to If the PABX does not support V.8/V.34 protocol
1 7) to turn V.8 protocol On/Off procedure, set this bit to “1” to disable V.8.
2 0: On Example: If “0” is the PSTN access code, set bit
3 1: Off 0 to 1. When the machine detects “0” as the first
dialed number, it automatically disables V.8
4
protocol. (Alternatively, if “3” is the PSTN access
5 code, set bit 0 to 1.)
6
7
Communication Switch 1F
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Extension access code (8 and Refer to communication switch 1E.
1 9) to turn V.8 protocol On/Off Example: If “8” is the PSTN access code, set bit
0: On 0 to 1. When the machine detects “8” as the first
1: Off dialed number, it automatically disables V.8
protocol.
2-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
SM 4-43 A250
BIT SWITCHES
4.2.5 G3 SWITCHES
G3 Switch 00
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Monitor speaker during (0, 0): The monitor speaker is disabled all through
1 communication (tx and rx) the communication.
Bit 1 Bit 0 Setting (0, 1): The monitor speaker is on up to phase B in
0 0 Disabled the T.30 protocol.
0 1 Up to Phase B (1, 0): Used for testing. The monitor speaker is on
1 0 All the time all through the communication. Make sure that
1 1 Not used you reset these bits after testing.
2 Monitor speaker during 1: The monitor speaker is enabled during memory
memory transmission transmission.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
3-6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 Back to back test Set this bit to 1 when you wish to do a back to
0: Disabled 1: Enabled back test.
115 V model: Be sure to connect jumpers JP5
and JP6 on the NCU before doing the test.
220 V model: Be sure to apply dc voltage
between wires L1 and L2 on the NCU.
10 µF 1 0µF
FA X FA X
10 µF 10 µF
A891M603.WMF
Back-to-Back Connection:
The dc power supplies should be adjusted so that the line current to the NCU is
about 30mA.
G3 Switch 01
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-3 Not used Do not change the settings.
4 DIS frame length 1: The bytes in the DIS frame after the 4th byte
0: 10 bytes 1: 4 bytes will not be transmitted (set to 1 if there are
communication problems with PC-based faxes
which cannot receive the extended DIS frames).
5 Not used Do not change the setting.
6 CED/ANSam transmission Do not change this setting, unless the
0: Disabled communication problem is caused by the
1: Enabled CED/ANSam transmission.
7 Not used Do not change the setting.
A250 4-44 SM
BIT SWITCHES
G3 Switch 02
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 G3 protocol mode used Change this bit to 1 only when the other end can
0: Standard and non-standard only communicate with machines that send T.30-
1: Standard only standard frames only.
1: Disables NSF/NSS signals (these are used in
non-standard mode communication)
1-4 Not used Do not change the settings.
5 Use of modem rate history for 0: Communications using Quick/Speed Dials
transmission using always start from the highest modem rate.
Quick/Speed Dials 1: The machine refers to the modem rate history
0: Disabled for communications with the same machine when
1: Enabled determining the most suitable rate for the current
communication.
6 AI short protocol Refer to Appendix B in the Group 3 Facsimile
(transmission and reception) Manual for details about AI Short Protocol.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
7 Short preamble Refer to Appendix B in the Group 3 Facsimile
0: Disabled 1: Enabled Manual for details about Short Preamble.
FAX UNIT
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G3 Switch 03
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 DIS detection number 0: The machine will hang up if it receives the
(Echo countermeasure) same DIS frame twice.
0: 1 1: Before sending DCS, the machine will wait for
1: 2 the second DIS which is caused by echo on the
line.
1 V.8 protocol in manual 0: The machine sends CED instead of ANSam
reception when starting a manual reception.
0: Disabled 1: The machine sends ANSam during manual
1: Enabled reception.
2 V.8 protocol 0: V.8/V.34 communications will not be possible.
0: Disabled Note:
1: Enabled Do not set to 0 unless the line condition is always
bad enough to slow down the data rate to 14.4
kbps or lower.
3 ECM frame size Keep this bit at “0” in most cases.
0: 256 bytes
1: 64 bytes
SM 4-45 A250
BIT SWITCHES
G3 Switch 03
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
4 CTC transmission conditions 0: When using ECM in non-standard (NSF/NSS)
0: After one PPR signal mode, the machine sends a CTC to drop back the
received modem rate after receiving a PPR, if the following
1: After four PPR signals condition is met in communications at 14.4, 12.0,
received (ITU-T standard) 9.6, and 7.2 kbps.
G3 Switch 04
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Training error detection 0 - F (Hex); 0 - 15 bits
to threshold If the number of error bits in the received TCF is
3 below this threshold, the machine informs the
sender that training has succeeded.
4-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
A250 4-46 SM
BIT SWITCHES
G3 Switch 05
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Initial Tx modem rate These bits set the initial starting modem rate for
to Bit 3 2 1 0 Setting (bps) transmission.
3 0 0 0 1 2.4 k
0 0 1 0 4.8 k Use the dedicated transmission parameters if you
0 0 1 1 7.2 k need to change this for specific receivers.
0 1 0 0 9.6 k
0 1 0 1 12.0 k If a modem rate 14.4 kbps or slower is selected,
0 1 1 0 14.4 k V.8 protocol should be disabled manually.
0 1 1 1 16.8 k
1 0 0 0 19.2 k Cross reference
1 0 0 1 21.6 k V.8 protocol on/off - G3 switch 03, bit2
1 0 1 0 24.0 k
1 0 1 1 26.4 k
1 1 0 0 28.8 k
1 1 0 1 31.2 k
1 1 1 0 33.6 k
Other settings - Not used
4 Initial modem type for 9.6 k or These bits set the initial modem type for 9.6 and
FAX UNIT
to 7.2 kbps. 7.2 kbps, if the initial modem rate is set at these
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5 Bit 5 Bit 4 Setting speeds.
0 0 V.29
0 1 V.17
1 0 Not used
1 1 Not used
6-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
G3 Switch 06
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Initial Rx modem rate These bits set the initial starting modem rate for
to Bit 3 2 1 0 Setting (bps) reception.
3 0 0 0 1 2.4 k
0 0 1 0 4.8 k Use a lower setting if high speeds pose problems
0 0 1 1 7.2 k during reception.
0 1 0 0 9.6 k
0 1 0 1 12.0 k If a modem rate 14.4 kbps or slower is selected,
0 1 1 0 14.4 k V.8 protocol should be disabled manually.
0 1 1 1 16.8 k
1 0 0 0 19.2 k Cross reference
1 0 0 1 21.6 k V.8 protocol on/off - G3 switch 03, bit2
1 0 1 0 24.0 k
1 0 1 1 26.4 k
1 1 0 0 28.8 k
1 1 0 1 31.2 k
1 1 1 0 33.6 k
Other settings - Not used
SM 4-47 A250
BIT SWITCHES
4 Modem types available for The setting of these bits is used to inform the
to reception transmitting terminal of the available modem type
7 Bit 7 6 5 4 Setting for the machine in receive mode.
0 0 0 1 V.27ter
0 0 1 0 V.27ter, V.29 If V.34 is not selected, V.8 protocol must be
0 0 1 1 V.27ter, V.29 disabled manually.
V.33
0 1 0 0 V.27ter, V.29, Cross reference
V.17/V.33 V.8 protocol on/off - G3 switch 03, bit2
0 1 0 1 V.27ter, V.29,
V.17/V33,
V.34
Other settings - Not used
G3 Switch 07
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 PSTN cable equalizer Use a higher setting if there is signal loss at
to (tx mode: Internal) higher frequencies because of the length of wire
1 Bit 1 Bit 0 Setting between the modem and the telephone
0 0 None exchange.
0 1 Low Use the dedicated transmission parameters for
1 0 Medium specific receivers.
1 1 High
Also, try using the cable equalizer if one or more
of the following symptoms occurs.
• Communication error
• Modem rate fallback occurs frequently.
A250 4-48 SM
BIT SWITCHES
G3 Switch 08
FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 PABX cable equalizer Use a higher setting if there is signal loss at
(tx mode) higher frequencies because of the length of wire
1 Bit 1 Bit 0 Setting between the modem and the telephone
0 0 None exchange.
0 1 Low Use the dedicated transmission parameters if
1 0 Medium you need to change this for specific receivers.
1 1 High Also, try using the cable equalizer if one or more
of the following symptoms occurs:
• Communication error
• Modem rate fallback occurs frequently.
Note: This setting is ineffective in V.34
communications.
2 PABX cable equalizer Use a higher setting if there is signal loss at
(rx mode) higher frequencies because of the length of wire
3 Bit 3 Bit 2 Setting between the modem and the telephone
0 0 None exchange.
0 1 Low
1 0 Medium Also, try using the cable equalizer if one or more
1 1 High of the following symptoms occurs:
FAX UNIT
• Communication error with error codes such as
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0-20, 0-23, etc.
• Modem rate fallback occurs frequently.
Note: This setting is ineffective in V.34
communications.
4 PABX external cable equalizer Set this bit to 0 when line quality is good.
(V.17, V.8 rx mode) (e.g. for a digital PABX)
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
5 PABX external cable equalizer Set this bit to 0 when line quality is good.
(V.34 rx mode) (e.g. for a digital PABX)
0: Disabled 1: Enabled The V.34 modem rate may decrease if the
equalizer is over-corrected.
6-7 Not used Do not change these settings.
SM 4-49 A250
BIT SWITCHES
G3 Switch 09
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 ISDN cable equalizer Use a higher setting if there is signal loss at
to (tx mode: Internal) higher frequencies because of the length of wire
1 Bit 1 Bit 0 Setting between the modem and the telephone
0 0 None exchange.
0 1 Low Use the dedicated transmission parameters for
1 0 Medium specific receivers.
1 1 High
Also, try using the cable equalizer if one or more
ISDN: Europe models only of the following symptoms occurs.
• Communication error
• Modem rate fallback occurs frequently.
A250 4-50 SM
BIT SWITCHES
G3 Switch 0A
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Maximum allowable carrier These bits set the acceptable modem carrier drop
1 drop during image data time.
reception Try using a longer setting if error code 0-22 is
Bit 1 Bit 0 Value (ms) frequent.
0 0 200
0 1 400
1 0 800
1 1 Not used
2-3 Not used Do not change the settings.
4 Maximum allowable frame This bit set the maximum interval between EOL
interval during image data (end-of-line) signals and the maximum interval
reception. between ECM frames from the other end.
0: 5 s 1: 13 s Try using a longer setting if error code 0-21 is
frequent.
5 Not used Do not change the settings.
6 Reconstruction time for the When the sending terminal is controlled by a
first line in receive mode computer, there may be a delay in receiving page
0: 6 s 1: 12 s data after the local machine accepts set-up data
FAX UNIT
and sends CFR. This is outside the T.30
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recommendation. But, if this delay occurs, set this
bit to 1 to give the sending machine more time to
send data.
Refer to error code 0-20.
ITU-T T.30 recommendation: The first line should
come within 5 s of CFR.
7 Not used Do not change the settings.
G3 Switch 0B
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Protocol requirements: The machine does not automatically reset these
Europe bits for each country after a country code (System
0: Disabled 1: Enabled Switch 0F) is programmed.
1 Protocol requirements: Spain Change the required bits manually at installation.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
2 Protocol requirements:
Germany
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
3 Protocol requirements: France
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
4 PTT requirements: Germany
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
5 PTT requirements: France
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 DTS requirements : Germany Change this bit manually if required.
0: Disabled 1: Enabled
SM 4-51 A250
BIT SWITCHES
G3 Switch 0C
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Pulse dialing method P = Number of pulses sent out, N = Number
1 Bit 1 Bit 0 Setting dialed.
0 0 Normal
(P=N)
0 1 Oslo
(P=10 - N)
1 0 Sweden
(N+1)
1 1 Not used
2-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
G3 Switch 0D
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-1 Not used Do not change the settings.
2 Data rate threshold during The machine changes the modulation parameters
to V.34 reception in the MPh signal to lower the initial modem rate
5 Bit 5 4 3 2 Setting during V.34 reception. If this switch is set to
0 0 0 0 Normal “0111”, the machine lowers the initial speed one
: step, for example, from 28,800 to 26,400 bps.
0 1 1 1 Lower by This switch reduces transmission time if the
one step machine frequently sends PPR signals during
: V.34 reception.
1 1 1 1 Lower by
two steps
6 Not used Do not change the settings.
7 B signal detection time for Change this switch only when there are
V.34 polling transmission communication errors during V.34 polling
0: 75 ms (default setting) transmission to a machine with a Panasonic
1: 65 ms modem.
G3 Switch 0F
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Alarm when an error occurred If the customer wants to hear an alarm after each
in Phase C or later error communication, change this bit to “1”.
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
1 Alarm when the handset is If the customer wants to hear an alarm if the
off-hook at the end of handset is off-hook at the end of fax
communication communication, change this bit to “1”.
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
2-7 Not used Do not change the settings.
A250 4-52 SM
NCU PARAMETERS
FAX UNIT
Italy 03 03
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Austria 04 04
Belgium 05 05
Denmark 06 06
Finland 07 07
Ireland 08 08
Norway 09 09
Sweden 10 0A
Switzerland 11 0B
Portugal 12 0C
Holland 13 0D
Spain 14 0E
Israel 15 0F
USA 17 11
Asia 18 12
Hong Kong 20 14
South Africa 21 15
Australia 22 16
New Zealand 23 17
Singapore 24 18
Malaysia 25 19
China 26 1A
Taiwan 27 1B
Greece 33 21
680401 Line current detection time 20 ms Line current detection is
680402 Line current wait time disabled.
680403 Line current drop detect time Line current is not
detected if 680401
contains FF.
SM 4-53 A250
NCU PARAMETERS
A250 4-54 SM
NCU PARAMETERS
FAX UNIT
680426 PABX busy tone frequency upper Hz (BCD) If both addresses
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limit (high byte) contain FF(H), tone
680427 PABX busy tone frequency upper detection is disabled.
limit (low byte)
680428 PABX busy tone frequency lower Hz (BCD) If both addresses
limit (high byte) contain FF(H), tone
680429 PABX busy tone frequency lower detection is disabled.
limit (low byte)
68042A Busy tone ON time: range 1 20 ms
68042B Busy tone OFF time: range 1
68042C Busy tone ON time: range 2
68042D Busy tone OFF time: range 2
68042E Busy tone ON time: range 3
68042F Busy tone OFF time: range 3
680430 Busy tone ON time: range 4
680431 Busy tone OFF time: range 4
680432 Busy tone continuous tone
detection time
SM 4-55 A250
NCU PARAMETERS
Tolerance (±)
Bit 1 0
0 0 75% Bits 2 and 3 must always
0 1 50% be kept at 0.
1 0 25%
1 1 12.5%
A250 4-56 SM
NCU PARAMETERS
FAX UNIT
(parameter 13).
A891
68044D Time between final OHDI relay 1 ms See Notes 6.
closure and DO relay opening or Function 06-2
closing (parameter 14).
This parameter is only
valid in Europe.
68044E Minimum pause between dialed 20 ms See Note 3. Function
digits (pulse dial mode) 06-2 (parameter 15).
68044F Time waited when a pause is Function 06-2
entered at the operation panel (parameter 16).
680450 DTMF tone on time 1 ms Function 06-2
(parameter 17).
680451 DTMF tone off time Function 06-2
(parameter 18).
680452 Tone attenuation level of DTMF -dBm x 0.5 Function 06-2
signals while dialing (parameter 19).
See Note 5.
680453 Tone attenuation value difference -dBm x 0.5 Function 06-2
between high frequency tone and (parameter 20).
low frequency tone in DTMF The setting must be less
signals than –5dBm, and should
not exceed the setting
at 680452h above.
See Note 5.
680454 PSTN: DTMF tone attenuation -dBm x 0.5 Function 06-2
level after dialling (parameter 21). See
Note 5.
680455 ISDN: DTMF tone attenuation level -dBm x 0.5 See Note 5
after dialling
SM 4-57 A250
NCU PARAMETERS
A250 4-58 SM
NCU PARAMETERS
FAX UNIT
(LOW) (parameter 09).
A891
68047A Ringing signal detection reset time Function 06-2
(HIGH) (parameter 10).
68047B Not used Do not change the
to settings.
680480
680481 Interval between dialing the last 20 ms Factory setting: 500 ms
digit and switching the Oh relay
over to the external telephone
when dialing from the operation
panel in handset mode.
680482 Bits 0 and 1 - Handset off-hook detection time
Bit 1 0 Setting
0 0 200 ms
0 1 800 ms
Other Not used
SM 4-59 A250
NCU PARAMETERS
A250 4-60 SM
NCU PARAMETERS
FAX UNIT
6804C8 Not used Do not change the
A891
to settings.
6804D9
6804DA T.30 T1 timer 1s
6804E0 Maximum wait time for post 0: 12 s 1: Maximum wait time
bit 3 message 1: 30 s for post message
(EOP/EOM/MPS) can
be changed to 30 s.
Change this bit to “1” if
communication errors
occur frequently during
V.17 reception.
SM 4-61 A250
NCU PARAMETERS
NOTES
1. If a setting is not required, store FF in the address.
2. Italy and Belgium only
RAM address 68045E: the lower four bits have the following meaning.
Bit 2 - 1: International dial tone cadence detection enabled (Belgium)
Bit 1 - Not used
Bit 0 - 1: PSTN dial tone cadence detection enabled (Italy)
If bit 0 or bit 2 is set to 1, the functions of the following RAM addresses are
changed.
680408 (if bit 0 = 1) or 680438 (if bit 2 = 1): tolerance for on or off state
duration (%), and number of cycles required for detection, coded as in address
680433.
68040B (if bit 0 = 1) or 68043B (if bit 2 = 1): on time, hex code (unit = 20 ms)
68040C (if bit 0 = 1) or 68043C (if bit 2 = 1): off time, hex code (unit = 20 ms)
3. Pulse dial parameters (addresses 68044A to 68044F) are the values for 10
pps. If 20 pps is used, the machine automatically compensates.
4. The first ring may not be detected until 1 to 2.5 wavelengths after the time
specified by this parameter.
5. The calculated level must be between 0 and 10.
The attenuation levels calculated from RAM data are:
High frequency tone: - 0.5 x N680452/680454/680455 dBm
Low frequency tone: - 0.5 x (N680452/680454/680455 + N680453) dBm
Note: N680452, for example, means the value stored in address 680452(H)
6. 68044A: Europe - Between Ds opening and Di opening, France - Between Ds
closing and Di opening
68044D: Europe - Between Ds closing and Di closing, France - Between Ds
opening and Di closing
7. Tone signals which frequency is lower than 1500Hz (e.g., 800Hz tone for AI
short protocol) refer to the setting at 6804B5h. Tones which frequency is higher
than 1500Hz refer to the setting at 6804B6h.
A250 4-62 SM
DEDICATED TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
1. Make sure the machine is in ‘Facsimile’ mode. Press ‘User Tools’ key then
choose ‘Fax’.
2. Press ., then either choose ‘Registering Quick Dial’ or ‘Registering Speed
Dial’.
Example: Change the Parameters in Quick Dial 10.
3. Press Quick Dial key 10.
NOTE: The selected Quick or Speed Dial must be programmed beforehand.
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4. When the programmed dial number is displayed, press S - V - C using Quick
Dial keys, then press ‘Start’.
5. The settings for byte 0 are now displayed. Press a number from 0 to 7
corresponding to the bit that you wish to change.
Example: Change bit 7 to 1: Press 7
6. To scroll through the parameter bytes, either:
Select the next byte: press ‘↓ Switch’
or
Select the previous byte: press ‘↑ Switch’ until the correct byte is displayed.
Then go back to step 6.
7. After the setting is changed, press OK.
8. To finish, press ‘User Tools’.
SM 4-63 A250
DEDICATED TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
4.4.2 PARAMETERS
The initial settings of the following parameters are all FF(H) - all the parameters are
disabled.
Switch 01
FUNCTION AND COMMENTS
ITU-T T1 time (for PSTN G3 mode)
If the connection time to a particular terminal is longer than the NCU parameter setting,
adjust this byte. The T1 time is the value stored in this byte (in hex code), multiplied by 1
second.
Range:
0 to 120 s (00h to 78h)
FFh - The local NCU parameter factory setting is used.
Do not program a value between 79h and FEh.
Switch 02
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Tx level If communication with a particular remote terminal
to Bit 4 3 2 1 0 Setting often contains errors, the signal level may be
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 inappropriate. Adjust the Tx level for
0 0 0 0 1 -1 communications with that terminal until the results
0 0 0 1 0 -2 are better.
0 0 0 1 1 -3
0 0 1 0 0 -4 If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the NCU parameter 01
: setting is used.
:
0 1 1 1 1 -15 Note: Do not use settings other than listed on the
1 1 1 1 1 Disabled left.
5 Cable equalizer Use a higher setting if there is signal loss at
to Bit 7 6 5 Setting higher frequencies because of the length of wire
7 0 0 0 None between the modem and the telephone exchange
0 0 1 Low when calling the number stored in this
0 1 0 Medium Quick/Speed Dial.
0 1 1 High
1 1 1 Disabled Also, try using the cable equalizer if one or more
of the following symptoms occurs.
• Communication error with error codes such as
0-20, 0-23, etc.
• Modem rate fallback occurs frequently.
A250 4-64 SM
DEDICATED TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
Switch 03
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Initial Tx modem rate If training with a particular remote terminal always
to Bit 3 2 1 0 Setting (bps) takes too long, the initial modem rate may be too
3 0 0 0 0 Not used high. Reduce the initial Tx modem rate using
0 0 0 1 2,400 these bits.
0 0 1 0 4,800
0 0 1 1 7,200 For the settings 14.4 or kbps slower, Switch 04 bit
0 1 0 0 9,600 4 must be changed to 0.
0 1 0 1 12,000
0 1 1 0 14,400 Note: Do not use settings other than listed on the
0 1 1 1 16,800 left.
1 0 0 0 19,200
1 0 0 1 21,600 If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the bit switch setting is
1 0 1 0 24,000 used.
1 0 1 1 26,400
1 1 0 0 28,800
1 1 0 1 31,200
1 1 1 0 33,600
1 1 1 1 Disabled
FAX UNIT
Other settings: Not used
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4-5 Not used Do not change the settings.
6 AI short protocol Refer to Appendix B in the Group 3 Facsimile
0: Off Manual for details about AI Short Protocol.
1: Disabled If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the bit switch setting is
used.
7 Not used Do not change the settings.
Switch 04
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Inch-mm conversion before tx The machine uses inch-based resolutions for
1 Bit 1 Bit 0 Setting scanning. If “inch only” is selected, the printed
0 0 Inch-mm copy may be slightly distorted at the other end if
conversion that machine uses mm-based resolutions.
available
0 1 Inch only If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the bit switch setting is
1 0 Not used used.
1 1 Disabled
2 DIS/NSF detection method (0, 1): Use this setting if echoes on the line are
to Bit 3 Bit 2 Setting interfering with the set-up protocol at the start of
3 0 0 First DIS or transmission. The machine will then wait for the
NSF second DIS or NSF before sending DCS or NSS.
0 1 Second DIS or
NSF If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the bit switch setting is
1 0 Not used used.
1 1 Disabled
SM 4-65 A250
DEDICATED TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
Switch 04
No FUNCTION COMMENTS
4 V.8 protocol If transmissions to a specific destination always
0: Off end at a lower modem rate (14,400 bps or lower),
1: Disabled disable V.8 protocol so as not to use V.34
protocol.
0: V.34 communication will not be possible.
If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the bit switch setting is
used.
5 Compression modes available This bit determines the capabilities that are
in transmit mode informed to the other terminal during
0: MH only transmission.
1: Disabled If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the bit switch setting is
used.
6 ECM during transmission For example, if ECM is switched on but is not
7 Bit 7 Bit 6 Setting wanted when sending to a particular terminal, use
0 0 Off the (0, 0) setting.
0 1 On Note that V.8/V.34 protocol and JBIG
1 0 Not used compression are automatically disabled if ECM is
1 1 Disabled disabled.
If the setting is ‘Disabled’, the bit switch setting is
used.
A250 4-66 SM
DEDICATED TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
FAX UNIT
A891
SM 4-67 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
A250 4-68 SM
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
FAX UNIT
Bit 7: Settings return to home position after scanning 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
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6800C2(H) - User parameter switch 02 (SWUSR_02)
Bit 0: Forwarding mark printing on forwarded messages 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
Bit 1: Center mark printing on received copies
(This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
Bit 2: Reception time printing
(This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
Bit 3: TSI print on received messages 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
Bit 4: Checkered mark printing
(This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
Bit 5: CIL printing (G4) 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
Bit 6: TID printing (G4) 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
Bit 7: Not used
6800C3(H) - User parameter switch 03 (SWUSR_03: Automatic report
printout)
Bit 0: Transmission result report (memory transmissions) 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 1: Not used
Bit 2: Memory storage report 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 3: Polling reserve report (polling reception) 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 4: Polling result report (polling reception) 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 5: Transmission result report (immediate transmissions) 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 6: Polling clear report 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 7: Journal 0: Off, 1: On
SM 4-69 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
A250 4-70 SM
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
FAX UNIT
A891
Bit 1 0 Setting
0 0 PSTN
0 1 Loop start
1 0 Ground start
1 1 Flash start
Bits 2 to 4: Not used
Bit 5: Action when receiving a SETUP signal containing no called number and the
G4 subscriber number was programmed in this machine.
0: Respond to the call, 1: Do not respond to the call
Bit 6: Action when the received HLC (Higher Level Capabilities) is Tel or BC
(Bearer Capabilities) is Speech.
0: Do not respond to the call, 1: Respond to the call
This switch determines which information transfer capabilities the machine can
accept when receiving a call.
1: When the received HLC is Tel (digital telephone) or BC is Speech (voice), the
machine responds to the call. In short, the machine receives every call.
This switch is useful for communication problems when the other terminal informs
the above transfer capabilities although it is a fax machine.
Bit 7: Not used
6800CE(H) - User parameter switch 14 (SWUSR_0E)
Bit 0: Message printout while the machine is in Night Timer mode 0: On, 1: Off
Bit 1: Maximum document length detection (Well log)
0: Double letter, 1: 1200 mm (Memory transmission)
Bit 2: Batch transmission 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 3: Setting before mode key (Copy/Fax/Printer) is pressed
0: Not cleared, 1: Cleared
Bits 4 to 6: Not used
SM 4-71 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
Bit 7: Manual service call (sends the system parameter list to the service station)
0: Off, 1: On
A250 4-72 SM
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
FAX UNIT
Bit 2: Inclusion of the “Add” button when a sequence of Quick/Speed dials is
A891
selected for broadcasting
0:Not needed, 1: Needed
Bits 3 to 7: Not used
6800D2(H) - User parameter switch 18 (SWUSR_12)
Bit 0: TTI date 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 1: TTI sender 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 2: TTI file number 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 3: TTI page number 0: Off, 1: On
Bit 4 to 7: Not used
6800D3(H) - User parameter switch 19 (SWUSR_13)
Bit 0: Not used
Bit 1: Journal format
0: The Journal is separated into transmissions and receptions
1: The Journal is separated into G3 communications and G4 communications
Bit 2: Action when the paper cassette, which was selected by the specified
cassette selection feature, becomes empty.
(This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
0: The machine will not print any received files until the paper is added.
1: The machine will use other cassettes to print received files that are not
specified by this feature.
Bit 3: 90° image rotation during B5 portrait Tx
(This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
0: Off, 1: On
Bit 4: Reduction of sample images on reports to 50% in the main scan and sub-
scan directions. (This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
0: Off, 1: On
SM 4-73 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
A250 4-74 SM
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
FAX UNIT
A891
Bits 0 to 3: Not used
Bit 4: RDS operation 0: Not acceptable
1: Acceptable for the limit specified by system switch 03
Note: This bit is only effective when RDS operation can be selected by the user.
Bits 5 and 6: Not used
Bit 7: Daylight saving time 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled
6800DA(H) - User parameter switch 26 (SWUSR_1A)
(This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
Bit 0: Not used
Bit 1: Dialing type 0: Pulse dialing (10 pps), 1: Tone (DTMF) dialing
Bits 2 to 7: Not used
6800DB(H) - User parameter switch 27 (SWUSR_1B)
PSTN access code from behind a PABX
(This switch is not printed on the user parameter list.)
Access number Hex value to program (BCD)
0 F0
Ø Ø
0 F0
00 00
Ø Ø
99 99
6800DC(H) to 6800DF - User parameter switch 28 to 31 (SWUSR_1C to 1F)
Bits 0 to 7: Not used
6800E0 to 6800EF(H) - G4 Parameter Switches
(Refer to the ISDN G4 option service manual for details.)
SM 4-75 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
A250 4-76 SM
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
FAX UNIT
A891
680305 to 680309(H) - CiG4 board ROM information (Read only)
680305(H) - Suffix
680306(H) - Version (BCD)
680307(H) - Year (BCD)
680308(H) - Month (BCD)
680309(H) - Day (BCD)
680314 to 680319(H) - Modem ROM version (Read only)
680314(H) - Part number (low)
680315(H) - Part number (high)
680316(H) - Control (low)
680317(H) - Control (high)
680318(H) - DSP (low)
680319(H) - DSP (high)
68037E(H) - Time for economy transmission (hour in 24h clock format - BCD)
68037F(H) - Time for economy transmission (minute - BCD)
68039A(H) - Transmission monitor volume 00 - 07(H)
68039B(H) - Reception monitor volume 00 - 07(H)
68039C(H) - On-hook monitor volume 00 - 07(H)
68039D(H) - Dialing monitor volume 00 - 07(H)
68039E(H) - Buzzer volume 00 - 07(H)
6803A1 to 6803A5(H) - Periodic service call parameters
Parameters Address (H)
Call interval: 01 through 15 month(s) (BCD) 6803A1
00: Periodic service call disabled
Date and time of the next call Day: 01 through 31 (BCD) 6803A4
Hour: 01 through 24 (BCD) 6803A5
SM 4-77 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
A250 4-78 SM
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
68E8E4 to 68E8E5(H) - Line type change (refer to section 2 for more details)
68E8E4(H) - Current line type setting
68E8E5(H) - Line type to be used after the procedure
FAX UNIT
:
A891
64th error record start address – 69CBF8(H)
The format is as follows:
1st byte - Minute (BCD)
2nd byte - Hour (BCD)
3rd byte - Day (BCD)
4th byte - Month (BCD)
5th byte - Error code – low (BCD) [If the error code is 1-23, 23 is stored here.]
6th byte - Error code – high (BCD) [If the error code is 1-23, 01 is stored here.]
7th byte - Communication line (Hex)
PSTN: 00(H), PABX: 02(H), ISDN G3: 0C(H), ISDN G4: 0D(H)
8th byte - Not used
SM 4-79 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
A250 4-80 SM
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
FAX UNIT
Bit 4 1 0 1 0 1
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Bit 5 0 V .34 1 V .34 1 V .34 0 V .34 0 V .34
Bit 6 = 0 :2400 baud 0 :3000 baud 0 : 3200 baud 1 : 2800 baud 1 :3429 baud
Bit 7 1 1 1 1 1
18th to 20th byte - Not used
21st to 44th byte - Remote terminal’s ID (RTI, TSI or CSI) (ASCII)
45th byte - Communication mode #1
Bits 0 - 1: Network
Bit 0 1 0
= :PSTN :ISDN
Bit1 0 1
Bit 2: Communication protocol 0: G3, 1: G4
Bit 3: ECM 0: Off, 1: On
Bits 4 to 7: Communication mode used
Bit 4 0 1
Bit 5 0 0
=
Bit 6 1 :Forwarding1 :Automatic Service Call
Bit 7 0 0
SM 4-81 A250
SERVICE RAM ADDRESSES
7644F0 to 76B56F(H) - Dedicated tx parameters for Speed Dial #100 - #999, when
the optional EXFUNC board is installed.
There are 32 bytes for each Speed Dial. Only the 23rd to 32nd bytes are used.
764506 to 76450F(H) - Dedicated tx parameters for Speed #100
764526 to 76452F(H) - Dedicated tx parameters for Speed #101
764546 to 76454F(H) - Dedicated tx parameters for Speed #102
Ø
76B566 to 76B56F(H) - Dedicated tx parameters for Speed #999
A250 4-82 SM
SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS
5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
5.1 SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS
• Flash/SRAM data copy tool (P/N: A1939353)
• Flash Memory Card – 4MB (P/N: A2309352)
• Card Case (P/N: A2309351)
5.2 PM TABLE
No PM necessary for the fax option.
FAX UNIT
A891
SM 5-1 A250
PRECAUTION
FAX UNIT
A891
[B]
[A]
A891R504.WMF A891R501.WMF
SM 6-1 A250
FCU 17 May, 1999
6.3 FCU
6.3.1 REMOVAL
Note: If the machine has an optional printer controller installed, remove it before
starting the following procedure.
[A]
A891R503.WMF
A891R502.WMF
A250 6-2 SM
FCU
[B]
SW1
A891R507.WMF
NOTE: 1) The switch on the data copy tool must be OFF.
2) SW1 below the card slot must be OFF.
3) Do not turn off the battery switch on the old FCU.
FAX UNIT
A891
6. Turn on the machine, and enter the fax service mode.
7. Press . 3 then /.
A891R510.TIF
8. Press ..
A891R511.TIF
A891R514.TIF
SM 6-3 A250
FCU 17 May, 1999
10. Turn off the main power switch then disconnect the tools.
11. Install the EXFUNC and EXMEM boards if they were present.
12. Turn the machine back on.
13. Print the system parameter list to check if the previous settings have been
successfully recovered.
A250 6-4 SM
FCU
7. Press . 3 then /.
A891R511.TIF
8. Press 0.
If the switch settings are correct, either of the messages below appears.
A891R515.TIF A891R516.TIF
Refer to the table below for which type of backup must be used, depending on
the presence of an EXFUNC board.
Type of backup
EXFUNC board FCU SRAM FCU and EXFUNC SRAM
Not present OK Do not use.
FAX UNIT
Present Do not use. OK
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9. Press either of the following:
. – Standard SRAM only
A891R517.TIF
A693R518.TIF
A891R519.TIF
12. Turn off the main power switch then disconnect the card.
13. Turn the machine back on.
SM 6-5 A250
FIRMWARE UPDATE 17 May, 1999
14. Print the system parameter list to check if the previous settings have been
successfully recovered.
[B]
[A]
SW1
A891R505.WMF
2. Connect the flash memory card [B] to the card slot as shown.
A891R521.TIF
5. Press ..
If the switch setting is correct, the message
on the right appears.
Then go to the next step. A891R522.TIF
A250 6-6 SM
Rev. 12/99 FIRMWARE UPDATE
A891R525.TIF
After the machine updates the ROM data,
the message on the right appears.
FAX UNIT
A891R526.TIF
disconnect the flash memory card.
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⇒ 9. Turn SW1 off.
10. Turn the machine back on.
11. Print the system parameter list to check if the new ROM version is printed.
SM 6-7 A250
FIRMWARE UPDATE 17 May, 1999
[B]
[A]
SW1
A8913R506.WMF
2. Connect the flash memory card [B] to the card slot as shown.
A891R521.TIF
5. Press /.
If the switch setting is correct, the message
on the right appears.
Then go to the next step.
A891R527.TIF
A250 6-8 SM
FIRMWARE UPDATE
A891R523.TIF
7. Press Start.
A891R524.TIF
A891R525.TIF
FAX UNIT
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SM 6-9 A250
SRAM DATA BACKUP AND RESTORE 17 May, 1999
[B]
[A]
SW1
A891R506.WMF
2. Connect the flash memory card [B] to the card slot as shown.
A250 6-10 SM
SRAM DATA BACKUP AND RESTORE
4. Press . 3 then /.
A891R511.TIF
5. Press /.
A891R536.TIF
6. Press Start.
A891R537.TIF
FAX UNIT
flash card, the message on the right
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appears.
A891R538.TIF
7. Turn off the main power switch then disconnect the flash memory card.
8. Turn the machine back on
The data in the flash card can be copied to a PC for safe keeping. This data can
then be uploaded from the PC to a flash memory card if the SRAM data has to be
restored later.
Refer to the SwapFTL manual for details about how to copy files from flash card to
PC and vice versa.
SM 6-11 A250
ERROR CODES
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 ERROR CODES
If an error code occurs, retry the communication. If the same problem occurs, try to
fix the problem as suggested below. Note that some error codes appear only in the
error code display and on the service report.
FAX UNIT
communication.
A891
0-03 Incompatible modem at the • The other terminal is incompatible.
other end
0-04 CFR or FTT not received • Check the line connection.
after modem training • Check the NCU - FCU connectors.
• Try changing the tx level and/or cable
equalizer settings.
• Replace the FCU or NCU.
• The other terminal may be faulty; try sending to
another machine.
• If the rx signal is weak or defective, there may
be a bad line.
Cross reference
• Tx level - NCU Parameter 01 (PSTN)
• Cable equalizer - G3 Switch 07 (PSTN)
• Dedicated Tx parameters - Section 4
0-05 Unsuccessful after modem • Check the line connection.
training at 2400 bps • Check the NCU - FCU connectors.
• Try adjusting the tx level and/or cable
equalizer.
• Replace the FCU or NCU.
• Check for line problems.
Cross reference
• See error code 0-04.
SM 7-1 A250
ERROR CODES
A250 7-2 SM
ERROR CODES
FAX UNIT
Stop key.
A891
0-20 Facsimile data not received • Check the line connection.
within 6 s of retraining • Check the FCU - NCU connectors.
• Replace the NCU or FCU.
• Check for line problems.
• Try calling another fax machine.
• Try adjusting the reconstruction time for the
first line and/or rx cable equalizer setting.
Cross reference
• Reconstruction time - G3 Switch 0A, bit 6
• Rx cable equalizer - G3 Switch 07 (PSTN)
0-21 EOL signal (end-of-line) • Check the connections between the FCU,
from the other end not NCU, & line.
received within 5 s of the • Check for line noise or other line problems.
previous EOL signal • Replace the NCU or FCU.
• The remote machine may be defective or may
have disconnected.
Cross reference
• Maximum interval between EOLs and between
ECM frames - G3 Bit Switch 0A, bit 4
SM 7-3 A250
ERROR CODES
A250 7-4 SM
ERROR CODES
FAX UNIT
0-80 The line was disconnected
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due to a timeout in V.34 phases. Serious noise, narrow bandwidth, or
phase 2 – line probing. low signal level can cause these errors.
0-81 The line was disconnected If these errors happen at the transmitting terminal:
due to a timeout in V.34 • Try making a call at a later time.
phase 3 – equalizer • Try using V.17 or a slower modem using
training. dedicated tx parameters.
0-82 The line was disconnected • Try increasing the tx level.
due to a timeout in the • Try adjusting the tx cable equalizer setting.
V.34 phase 4 – control
If these errors happen at the receiving terminal:
channel start-up.
• Try adjusting the rx cable equalizer setting.
0-83 The line was disconnected
due to a timeout in the • Try increasing the tx level.
V.34 control channel • Try using V.17 or a slower modem if the same
restart sequence. error is frequent when receiving from multiple
senders.
0-84 The line was disconnected • The signal did not stop within 10 s.
due to abnormal signaling • Turn off the machine, then turn it back on.
in V.34 phase 4 – control • If the same error is frequent, replace the FCU.
channel start-up.
0-85 The line was disconnected • The signal did not stop within 10 s.
due to abnormal signaling • Turn off the machine, then turn it back on.
in V.34 control channel • If the same error is frequent, replace the FCU.
restart.
0-86 The line was disconnected • The other terminal was incompatible.
because the other terminal • Ask the other party to contact the
requested a data rate manufacturer.
using MPh that was not
available in the currently
selected symbol rate.
SM 7-5 A250
ERROR CODES
A250 7-6 SM
ERROR CODES
FAX UNIT
A891
possible
5-10 DCR timer expired
5-20 Storage impossible • Temporary memory shortage.
because of a lack of • Test the SAF memory.
memory • Replace the FCU or optional EXMEM board
5-21 Memory overflow
5-22 Mode table overflow after • Wait for the messages which are currently in
the second page of a the memory to be sent or delete some files
scanned document from memory.
5-23 Print data error when • Test the SAF memory.
printing a substitute rx or • Ask the other end to resend the message.
confidential rx message • Replace the FCU or optional EXMEM board.
5-24 Memory overflow after the • Try using a lower resolution setting.
second page of a scanned • Wait for the messages which are currently in
document the memory to be sent or delete some files
from memory.
5-25 SAF file access error • Replace the FCU or EXMEM board.
6-00 G3 ECM - T1 time out • Try adjusting the rx cable equalizer.
during reception of • Replace the FCU or NCU.
facsimile data
6-01 G3 ECM - no V.21 signal
was received
6-02 G3 ECM - EOR was
received
SM 7-7 A250
ERROR CODES
A250 7-8 SM
ERROR CODES
FAX UNIT
• Add optional page memory.
A891
22-01 Memory overflow while • Wait for the files in the queue to be sent.
receiving • Delete unnecessary files from memory.
• Transfer the substitute reception files to an
another fax machine, if the machine’s printer is
busy or out of order.
• Add an optional SAF memory card or hard
disk.
22-02 Tx or rx job stalled due to • The job started normally but did not finish
line disconnection at the normally; data may or may not have been
other end received fully.
• Restart the machine.
22-04 The machine cannot store • Update the ROM
received data in the SAF • Replace the FCU.
23-00 Data read timeout during • Restart the machine.
construction • Replace the FCU
25-00 The machine software • Update the ROM
resets itself after a fatal • Replace the FCU.
transmission error occurred
F0-xx V.34 modem error • Replace the FCU.
SM 7-9 A250
FAX SC CODES
7.2.2 SC1201
When the FCU detects an unrecoverable error in the SRAM, which requires a
complete SRAM initialization, the fax unit displays this SC Code and stops.
There is no way to recover from this error condition without a complete SRAM
initialization (all the user and service programmed data will be erased).
The possible causes are:
• SRAM backup battery defect, or SW1 on the FCU is at the “OFF” position
• SRAM on the FCU has a physical defect
• Flash memory card or data copy tool connection was loose
7.2.3 SC1207
This is the same as SC1201 except the error location is the SRAM on the EXFUNC
board.
The possible causes are:
• SRAM backup battery defect, or SW1 on the EXFUNC board is at the “OFF”
position.
• SRAM on the EXFUNC has a physical defect.
• The EXFUNC connection was loose.
A250 7-10 SM
FAX SC CODES
FAX UNIT
error unit.
A891
1303 Software error Initialize the fax
1304 unit.
1305
1306
1308
1313
1314
1316
1318
1323
1324
1326
1328
1334
1338
1401 Command timeout Initialize the fax
error - after scanning unit.
1402 Software error Initialize the fax
1403 unit.
1404
1405 Command timeout Check the
error - during storage connection for
the FCU.
1406 Command timeout Initialize the fax
error - original feed out unit.
1410 Software error Initialize the fax
unit.
SM 7-11 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 02/2000
SW15
Setting
2 3
1 0 40 sec.
0 1 50 sec.
1 1 60 sec.
0 0 32 sec.
A250 7-12 SM
ISDN UNIT A890
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. INSTALLATION
1.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
CAUTION
Before installing this option, do the following:
1. Print out all messages stored in the memory, the lists of user-
programmed items, and the system parameter list.
2. If there is a printer option in the machine, print out all data in the printer
buffer.
3. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord, the telephone
line, and the LAN cable.
[A]
ISDN UNIT
A890
A890I575.WMF
[B]
A890I576.WMF
[C]
A890I581.WMF
If a printer unit was installed, remove it before installing the ISDN G4 kit.
1. Remove the rear cover [A] (5 screws).
2. Remove the left cover [B], as shown (1 screw).
3. Remove the cover [C] from the left cover.
SM 1-1 A250
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 17
[D]
[E]
[F]
A890I586.WMF A890I585.WMF
→→
→→F
11. Enter “2” (select “Fax”).
12. Enter “01” (select “Bit Switches”).
13. Enter “4” (select “Communication Switch”).
14. Press the “↑ Switch” key several time and select “Switch 16”.
15. Press “2” to change bit 2 from 0 to 1.
16. Exit SP mode and turn the main switch off/on.
A250 1-2 SM
USER LEVEL PROGRAMMING
ISDN PSTN
Item Remarks
G4 G3 G3
Transfer report: ✔ Used for transfer request
G3 direct number operations in G3 PSTN
communications
Transfer report: ✔ ✔ Used for transfer request
G4 fax number operations in ISDN
communications
G3 analog line: ✔ Used to identify the terminal in G3
CSI DIS/DCS communications over the
PSTN.
G3 digital line: ✔ When not using MSN* service:
Own fax number1 Program the ISDN subscriber
G3 digital line: ✔ number here. If an another
Own fax number2 terminal is on the same bus from
the DSU, identify the terminals
using a sub-address.
When using MSN* service:
Program the dedicated ISDN
number for the terminal as the 1st
ISDN subscriber number. If the
customer wishes the machine to
ISDN UNIT
answer calls to two different
A890
numbers, program the second
number as the 2nd subscriber no.
G3 digital line: ✔ Program a sub-address to identify
Sub-address the terminal, if two or more
terminals answer the call to the
same subscriber number for G3
fax.
G3 digital line: ✔ Used to identify the terminal in G3
CSI communications over an ISDN.
G4 digital line: ✔ When not using MSN* service:
Own fax number1 Program the ISDN subscriber
G4 digital line: ✔ number here. If an another
Own fax number2 terminal is on the same bus from
the DSU, identify the terminals
using a sub-address.
When using MSN* service:
Program the dedicated ISDN
number for the terminal as the 1st
ISDN subscriber number. If the
customer wishes the machine to
answer the calls to two different
numbers, program the second
number as the 2nd subscriber no.
SM 1-3 A250
SERVICE LEVEL PROGRAMMING 17
After changing any setting, make sure to turn off the machine, wait for 5 or more
seconds, then turn it back on, so that the new settings take effect.
A250 1-4 SM
SERVICE LEVEL FUNCTIONS
ISDN UNIT
A890
SM 1-5 A250
BIT SWITCHES
NOTE: After changing any of the switches below, turn off the machine, wait for 5
seconds or more, and turn it back on, so that the new settings take effect.
Note: In Germany, use the UK setting for the Euro ISDN lines.
A250 1-6 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Bit Switch 03
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Amount of protocol dump Change this bit to 0 if you want to have a protocol
data in one protocol dump dump list of the last communication only.
list This bit is only effective for the dump list #2 (D +
0: Last communication only Bch1).
1: Up to the limit of the
memory area for protocol
dumping
1-7 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
Bit Switch 04
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0-4 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
5 RCBCTR This bit is used in Germany; set it to 1 for German
0: Not valid 1: Valid PTT approval tests.
1: RCBCTR counts consecutive R:RNR signals. If
the counter reaches the value of N2, the link is
disconnected.
6-7 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
Bit Switch 05
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Not used Do not change the factory setting.
1 Logical channel number This bit is normally 0. However, some networks
ISDN UNIT
(LCN) may require a fixed LCN. In such cases, this bit
A890
0: Not controlled should be 1, and you may have to set a different
1: Fixed at 01 value for the LCN using G4 Parameter Switch 0A.
2 Protocol ID check The Protocol ID is in the CR packet.
0: Yes 1: No
3-7 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
Bit Switch 06
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Inclusion of the DTE When the CR packet format matches ISO8208
address in the S:CR packet protocol, some networks may require this bit to be
0: No 1: Yes set at 1.
This bit is only effective if bit 0 of G4 Parameter
switch 06 is at 0.
1 Calling and called DTE This is only for packet networks. The CR packet
addresses should contain the rx side's DTE address, but
0: Not used 1: Used does not have to include the tx side's; it can
include it as an option.
2-7 Not used Do not change the factory setting.
SM 1-7 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Bit Switch 09
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Not used Do not change the factory setting.
1 New session within the 0: If a new R:CSS is received, the machine sends
same call back S:RSSN.
0: Not accepted 1: If a new R:CSS is received, the machine sends
1: Accepted back S:RSSP. Set this bit to 1 for German PTT
approval tests.
2-7 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
A250 1-8 SM
BIT SWITCHES
ISDN UNIT
G3 for ISDN G3 transmission. This switch is effective
A890
0: Refer to bit 4 in coping with communication problems with
1: Not attached some types of T/A and PBX which do not respond
to Higher Layer Capability “G3.”
When this bit is set to 0, the setting depends on
the setting of bit 4.
7 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
SM 1-9 A250
BIT SWITCHES
A250 1-10 SM
BIT SWITCHES
ISDN UNIT
which does not accept a 56 kbps data transfer
A890
rate as a bearer capability.
6-7 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
SM 1-11 A250
BIT SWITCHES
A250 1-12 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Bit Switch 19
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Permanence of the link This bit is normally 0, depending on network
0: Set/released each LAPD requirements.
call
1: Permanent
1 Channel used in ISDN L2 When making an IDSN L2 back-to-back test, you
(64k) mode can select either the B1 or B2 channel with this bit
0: B1 1: B2 switch.
2 SPID procedure (L2) This is normally fixed at 0.
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
3 G4 SPID procedure (L2) This is normally fixed at 0.
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
4-7 Not used Do not change the factory settings.
ISDN UNIT
Bit Switch 1B: CPS Code Used for G4 to G3 Fallback - 4
A890
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Condition for fallback from G4 to G3
to See the explanation for bits 0 to 6 of bit switch 17
6
7 Not used. Do not change the setting.
Bit switches 1D to 1F are not used. Do not change any of the factory settings.
SM 1-13 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Parameter Switch 01
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Voice coding 0: This setting is used in Japan, Taiwan, and the
0: µ law USA.
1: A law 1: This setting is used in Europe and Asia.
1 Action when a [SETUP] If there are several TEs on the same bus and the
signal without HLC is machine responds to calls for another TE, the call
received may be without HLC information.
0: Respond to the call Identify the type of calling terminal and change
1: Do not respond to the this bit to 1 if the caller is not a fax machine.
call
2-3 Not used Do not change the default settings.
4 Signal attenuation level for G3 fax signals received from the ISDN line.
5 If an analog signal comes over an digital line, the signal level after decoding by
6 the TE is theorically the same as the level at the entrance to the digital line.
However, this sometimes causes the received signal level to be too high at the
received end. In this case, adjust the decoded signal's attenuation level using
these switches.
The values in the “Codec” column below show the attenuation level at the G4
interface board. The values in the “Modem” column show the actual attenuation
level at the modem, because the signal is attenuated again on the FCU by -6dB.
A250 1-14 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Parameter Switch 02
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Data rate (kbps) Other settings: Not used
1 Bit 1 0 Setting
0 0 64 kbps
0 1 56 kbps
2-3 Not used Do not change the default settings.
4 Transmission mode Other settings: Not used
5 Bit 5 4 Mode
0 0 CS
6-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
Parameter Switch 03
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Link modulus This setting determines whether protocol frame
0: 8 1: 128 numbering is done using 3 bits (0 to 7 then start
again at 0) or 7 bits (0 to 127 then start again at
0). Set this bit switch to match the network's
specifications.
1-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
Parameter Switch 04 is not used. Do not change any of the default settings.
Parameter Switch 05
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
ISDN UNIT
0 Link timer (D-channel layer The link timer is the maximum allowable time
A890
1 2 T1 timer) between sending a protocol frame and receiving a
2 Bit 3 2 1 0 Value response frame from the remote terminal.
3 0 0 0 0 0s
0 0 0 1 1s
0 0 1 0 2s
and so on until
0 0 1 0 10 s
4-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
Parameter Switch 06
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Layer 3 protocol Set this bit to match the type of layer 3 signalling
0: ISO8208 used by the ISDN.
1: T.70NULL The dedicated parameters have the same setting
for specific destinations.
1-3 Not used Do not change the default settings.
4 Packet modulus Do not change the default setting, unless the
0: 8 1: 128 machine is experiencing compatibility problems.
5-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
SM 1-15 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Parameter Switch 07
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Packet size This value is sent in the CR packet. This value
1 Bit 3 2 1 0 Value must match the value stored in the other terminal,
2 0 1 1 1 128 or communication will stop (CI will be returned). If
3 1 0 0 0 256 the other end returns CI, check the value of the
1 0 0 1 512 packet window size with the other party.
1 0 1 0 1024 Note that this value must be the same as the
1 0 1 1 2048 value programmed for the transport block size
(G4 Parameter Switch B, bits 0 to 3).
Normally, do not change the default setting.
4-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
Parameter Switch 08
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Packet window size This is the maximum number of unacknowledged
1 Bit 3 2 1 0 Value packets that the machine can send out before
2 0 0 0 1 1 having to pause and wait for an
3 0 0 1 0 2 acknowledgement from the other end.
and so on until
1 1 1 1 15 This should be kept at 7 normally.
Parameter Switch 09
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 LCGN Keep the value of the LCGN at 0.
1 Bit 3 2 1 0 Value
2 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 2
and so on until
1 1 1 1 15
4-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
A250 1-16 SM
BIT SWITCHES
Parameter Switch 0A
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 LCN Normally, keep at the value of the
1 Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Value LCN at 1.
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3
5 and so on until
6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 255
7
Parameter Switch 0B
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Transport block size This value must match the value set in the other
1 Bit 3 2 1 0 Value terminal. Note that this value must be the same
2 0 1 1 1 128 as the value programmed for the packet size (G4
3 1 0 0 0 256 Parameter Switch 7, bits 0 to 3). Also, the
1 0 0 1 512 transport block size is limited by the amount of
1 0 1 0 1024 memory in the remote terminal.
1 0 1 1 2048
4-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
Parameter Switch 0C is not used. Do not change any of the default settings.
ISDN UNIT
Parameter Switch 0D
A890
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Back-to-back test mode When doing a back-to-back test or
1 Bit 1 0 Setting doing a demonstration without a
0 0 Off line simulator, use these bits to set
0 1 Not used up one of the machines in TE
1 0 ISDN L2 test mode (TE mode) mode, and the other in NT mode.
1 1 ISDN L2 test mode (NT mode) After the test, return both bits to 0.
See "Back-to-back Testing" in the
Troubleshooting section for full
details.
2-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
SM 1-17 A250
BIT SWITCHES
Parameter Switch 0E
No. FUNCTION COMMENTS
0 Troubleshooting mode - real If this is switched on, the status codes will be
time status codes display displayed in the lower two lines of the LCD.
0: Off 1: On Change this bit back to 0 after testing.
1 Saving frames to the Keep this bit at 1 normally.
protocol dump list
0: Off 1: On
2-7 Not used Do not change the default settings.
A250 1-18 SM
DEDICATED TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
Switch 07
No. FUNCTION
0 Data rate Bit 3 2 1 0 Setting
1 0 0 0 0 64 kbps
2 0 0 0 1 56 kbps
3 1 1 1 1 As in Parameter Switch 2, bits 0 and 1
Other settings: Not used
4-7 Not used
Switch 08
No. FUNCTION
0 Link modulus Bit 3 2 1 0 Setting
1 0 0 0 0 Modulo 8
2 0 0 0 1 Modulo 128
3 1 1 1 1 As in Parameter Switch 3, bit 0
Other settings: Not used
4-7 Not used
ISDN UNIT
A890
Switch 09
No. FUNCTION
0 Layer 3 protocol Bit 3 2 1 0 Setting
1 0 0 0 0 IS8208
2 0 0 0 1 T.70 NULL
3 1 1 1 1 As in Parameter Switch 6, bit 0
Other settings: Not used
4 Packet modulus Bit 7 6 5 4 Setting
5 0 0 0 0 Modulo 8
6 0 0 0 1 Modulo 128
7 1 1 1 1 As in Parameter Switch 6, bit 4
Other settings: Not used
SM 1-19 A250
ERROR CODES 17 May, 1999
3. TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 ERROR CODES
The tables on the following pages show the error codes that will be printed on the
Service Monitor Report. See the service manual for the base fax unit for
instructions on how to print this report.
The meaning of the numbers in the Action column is as follows.
1. Check Layer 1 signaling with a protocol analyzer to determine the cause of the
problem. This may require assistance from a G4 specialist.
2. Repeat the communication. If the problem does not repeat itself, the problem
was a temporary one caused by the user connecting the machine to another
interface. However, if the problem remains, there is a network problem.
3. There is a network problem.
4. There is a network problem. Do the following:
• Check the error bit rate of the network. If it is high, contact the network and
ask them to improve the line.
• Check the network speed (is it 56 or 64 kbps), and make sure that the bit
switch setting is correct. You may also use the dedicated transmission
parameters if this problem only occurs when dialing certain numbers.
• Check that the user dialed the correct number.
5. There is a network problem, or a problem in the machine at the other end.
6. There is a problem in the machine at the other end; ask a technician to check it.
7. The machine at the other end is not a Group 4 fax terminal.
8. The machine is not compatible with the machine at the other end. A
compatibility test is needed.
Error codes related to the errors detected by the FCU are listed in the service
manual for the main fax unit.
A250 1-20 SM
ERROR CODES
ISDN UNIT
7-22 At TEI release, the machine received an unsolicited UA (F=1) 2
A890
7-23 At the start of link set-up, the machine received an unsolicited DM 2
(F=0)
7-24 At TEI release, the machine received an unsolicited UA (F=0) 2
7-25 SABME received at the start of network link set-up No
error
7-26 N200 retransmission error for SABME 2
7-27 N200 retransmission error for DISC 2
7-28 N200 retransmission error for situation enquiry (RR) 2
7-29 N(R) sequence number error 3
7-30 N(S) sequence number error 3
7-31 FRMR received 3
7-32 Non-standard frame received 3
7-33 Abnormal frame length 3
7-34 N201 error; information field N in the I frame exceeded N201 3
7-35 T201 timeout; timeout while waiting for checking 3
7-36 T202 timeout; timeout while waiting for ID assignment 3
SM 1-21 A250
ERROR CODES 17 May, 1999
A250 1-22 SM
ERROR CODES
ISDN UNIT
A890
Code Probable Cause Action
8-00 Invalid block received 8
8-01 TCC block received 8
8-02 TBR block received 8
8-05 TCR block; block format error 8
8-06 TCR block; block size parameter LI error 8
8-07 TCR block; extended addressing LI error 8
8-08 TCR block; block size length error 8
8-10 TCA block; block format error 8
8-11 TCA block; Tx origin reference data in TCR disagreed with the 8
address reference data in TCA
8-12 TCA block; octet 7 did not equal 0 8
8-13 TCA block; extended addressing LI error 8
8-14 TCA block; block size exceeded that set by TCR 8
8-15 TCA block; block size parameter LI error 8
8-20 TDT block; block format error 8
8-21 TDT block; octet 3 did not equal either 00 or 80(H) 8
8-22 TDT block; the end indicator was “Continue” even though there was 8
no field data
SM 1-23 A250
ERROR CODES 17 May, 1999
A250 1-24 SM
ERROR CODES
ISDN UNIT
8-81 PV error in session user data 8
A890
8-82 PI error in session user data 8
8-83 The capabilities in the session user data of CDS/CDC were not the 8
same as those in RDCLP
8-84 X.209 coding error in the DP (LI error) 8
8-85 X.209 coding error in the SLD (document descriptor/page 8
descriptor) (LI error)
8-86 SLD object type absent 8
8-87 PI error in the SLD (document descriptor/page descriptor) 8
8-88 The capabilities in the SLD (document descriptor/page descriptor) 8
are duplicated or are not the same as those in RDCLP
8-89 No document descriptor at the start of the document 8
8-90 No page descriptor at the start of the page 8
8-91 Page descriptor PV error 8
8-92 X.209 coding error in the TU (LI error) 8
8-93 The TU was absent 8
8-94 PV error in the TU 8
8-95 TI error 8
8-96 X.209 coding nest level >> 8, or an LI form error 8
8-97 CDPB/CDE received while TU/TI not yet completed, or an 8
unexpected PDU was received while analyzing an SLD
SM 1-25 A250
G4CCU STATUS CODES 17 May, 1999
A250 1-26 SM
G4CCU STATUS CODES
ISDN UNIT
50 S: CSS, or R: CSS 56 S: RSUI, or R: RSUI
A890
51 S: RSSP, or R: RSSP A0 S: CSA, or R: CSA
52 S: RSSN, or R: RSSN A1 S: RSAP, or R: RSAP
53 S: CSCC, or R: CSCC A2 S: CSE, or R: CSE
54 S: RSCCP, or R: RSCCP A3 S: RSEP, or R: RSEP
SM 1-27 A250
LEDS 17 May, 1999
3.3 LEDS
There are six LEDs on the G4 Interface board, as shown below.
LED 5 LED 6
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4
These LEDs give the following information about the status of the machine.
Initial Settings O=ON, --=OFF
Power-up/Reset O O
-- -- -- --
Layer 2 set -- --
O O -- --
B channel released -- --
O O -- --
Layer 2 released -- --
O -- -- --
Layer 1 deactivated -- --
-- -- -- --
A250 1-28 SM
BACK-TO-BACK TEST
1 1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6 6
7 7 7
8 8 8
ISDN UNIT
Machine A Machine B
A890
Both resistors must be
Cross Resette between 50 and 100 Ω.
A890T501.WMF
SM 1-29 A250
PRINTER CONTROLLER B305
31 May, 1999 OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 1-1 A250
SPECIFICATIONS
Keys:
Y Supported. The paper size sensor detects this paper size.
Y# Supported. The user has to select the correct paper size for the tray.
YC Supported. The user has to enter the width and length of the paper.
N Not supported.
A250 1-2 SM
31 May, 1999 OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION
NOTE: 1) The printer drivers for Windows NT 4.0 are only for the Intel x86
platform. There is no Windows NT 4.0 printer driver for PowerPC, Alpha,
or MIPS platforms.
2) The PS3 drivers are all genuine AdobePS drivers. A PPD file for each
operating system is provided with the driver.
3) The PS3 drivers for Macintosh support Mac OS 7.1 or later versions.
4) The PS3 drivers for Windows 3.1x and Windows NT4.0 do not support
the “Proof Print” function.
Controller
Multi-Direct Print A utility for peer-to-peer printing over a NetBEUI or TCP/IP Printer
B305
(Win95/98, NT4) network.
SM 1-3 A250
MACHINE OVERVIEW
[A]
[D]
[E]
B305V501.WMF
A250 1-4 SM
31 May, 1999 OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION
Controller BiCU
SDRAM DIMM
(Option) CPU
32MB or 64MB NEC VR4310
167MHz
Mother Board
ASIC
Rocky-R
SDRAM Parallel I/F
(16MB) Controller
IEEE1284 Port
(ECP)
DATA/ADDRESS BUS
B305V502.WMF
Controller
Printer
B305
The controller board contains a CPU (NEC VR4310) and an ASIC (Rocky-R). The
ASIC controls the main memory (SDRAM), engine interface, ROM interface,
IEEE1284 parallel interface, two option bus interfaces for the NIB and HDD, and an
IC card interface for upgrading firmware.
There is one optional memory socket that can have either a 32MB or a 64MB
SDRAM DIMM module to increase RAM capacity and enable RAM collation. With
the 64MB SDRAM module, the RAM capacity is increased to 80MB. There is
another memory socket for the optional PS3 DIMM.
The two option bus interfaces allow the user to install an Ethernet NIB and a hard
disk drive (allows the Proof Print, Disk Collation, and font and form download
features).
The flash memory card interface allows the firmware for the controller, PostScript,
and NIB to be updated.
SM 1-5 A250
DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: “[User Tools] – [System Settings] – [Print Priority]” indicates that you press
the System Tools key, select System from the menu, then select “Print
Priority” from the next menu.
Display Priority
A print request from the application (copy, fax, or printer) now displayed on the
LCD has the highest priority. For example, the machine is in the middle of a large
copy run, and a user wants to print a document from a computer immediately. In
this case, pressing the Printer key to switch the LCD display to Printer mode will
interrupt the copy run and print the document from the computer, and the copy run
will resume after the document has been printed. If the LCD display stays in Copy
mode, the user will have to wait until the copy run finishes.
Note that the Interrupt key on the operation panel does not work like the Printer key
in the above example. The Interrupt key is for interrupting a copy run to do another
Controller
copy operation. Printer
Copier, Fax or Printer B305
The selected application has the highest priority, regardless of which mode the
LCD is in. If there are multiple print requests to the print engine, the selected
application will print first. Other applications have to wait until the selected
application finishes printing.
SM 2-1 A250
ENGINE FUNCTIONS 31 May, 1999
Interleave
All the applications have the same priority. An application can print even while
another application is using the printer engine. If there are multiple print requests to
the print engine, the engine will adjust its print priorities and the sequence of
printed pages.
For example, if a received fax message and a copy job are waiting for printing, the
machine prints 5 pages of the fax, then 5 pages of the copy job, then the next 5
pages of the fax, and so on.
Copier SP mode 5-951 determines the number of pages that are printed from one
job before switching over to the next. The default is 5 pages.
NOTE: Using the Interleave function is not recommended if the machine does not
have multiple output trays. This is because the printouts from copy, fax,
and printer applications may be mixed up in a single output tray if the
Interleave function is enabled.
A250 2-2 SM
DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS
Tray 2 (optional)
Tray 3 (optional)
B305D501.WMF
The controller searches for the specified paper size, starting from Tray 1, and uses
the first tray that has the specified paper size. If the selected tray is pulled out or
paper runs out during printing, the controller searches for another tray with the
specific paper size and if found, automatically switches to it. If the controller cannot
find another paper tray with the specified paper size, printing stops and the LCD
displays the message “Add Paper to Tray 1”.
Controller
Printer
B305
Tray 1
Tray 3 (optional)
B305D502.WMF
When the printer driver specifies a tray, the selected tray becomes the first tray
checked at the start of the tray search. If the selected tray does not have the size of
paper specified by the driver, the controller searches the other trays for the same
paper size.
NOTE: Tray Priority in the Job Control menu does not specify the start of the tray
search, but specifies the paper size in the selected tray as the default
paper size.
SM 2-3 A250
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS 31 May, 1999
Tray Lock
If Tray Lock is enabled for a tray, the controller does not use the “locked” tray in the
tray search process. If a tray has, for example, coloured A4 size paper for fax
prints, enable tray lock for that tray so that the controller does not select the tray for
printing.
If the printer driver selects a “locked” tray, the controller uses the tray for printing
only when the specified paper size matches the actual paper size in the tray.
By-pass Tray
The by-pass tray is not part of the automatic tray search. To print from the by-pass
tray, the user has to select the by-pass tray. Even if the by-pass tray is empty, the
controller will not switch to another tray; the message on the LCD asks the user to
add paper to the by-pass tray.
NOTE: Collation is disabled when the by-pass tray is selected.
A250 2-4 SM
DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 2-5 A250
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS 31 May, 1999
HDD
Controller
Collate Partition
RIP 1
1 2 Proof Partition
Host Computer
3
Engine
B305D503.WMF
The Proof Print function gives users a chance to check the print results before
starting a multiple-set print run.
When printing from a host computer, a print job is sent to the controller with a user
ID and the current time. Then the controller executes raster image processing
(RIP), stores the image data onto the collation partition of the hard disk, and prints
one set of the document (step [1] in the above diagram). Then the controller moves
the raster image file to the proof print partition of the hard disk (step [2] in the
above diagram).
After the user checks that the print result is OK, the user selects the file using the
machine’s operation panel, and print the rest of the sets (step [3] in the above
diagram). After all sets have been printed, the controller deletes the file
automatically.
If the proof print result is not OK, the user must delete the file manually.
If there is no available space for a new file in the proof print partition, the controller
deletes the file from the collation partition after printing the first set, even though it
cannot copy the file to the proof print partition..
A250 2-6 SM
DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS
System Reset
This initializes the collation data, proof print data, fonts and macros downloaded to
the RAM. The menu settings, NIB settings, system log data, and error codes
remain unchanged.
NOTE: Do not use this when the controller is receiving a print job.
Menu Reset
This resets all the menu settings to their default values, including the NIB settings.
Collation Partition
500 MB
Font/Macro Storage
Controller
500 MB Printer
B305
B305D504.WMF
SM 2-7 A250
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
3.1 PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Before installing this option, do the following:
1. Ensure that an appropriate Plug&Play name has been programmed for
the machine using SP5-907.
2. If the data-in lamp on the operation panel is blinking or lit, wait until a
document or report is printed, then turn off the machine.
3. If there is a fax unit in the machine, print out all messages stored in the
memory, the lists of user-programmed items, and the system parameter
list.
4. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power cord, the telephone
cable(s), and the Ethernet cable.
5. If a fax unit, PC fax expander, or ISDN G4 kit is installed, remove them
before installing the printer controller.
Controller
Printer
B305
[A]
[B]
B305I175.WMF
B305I115.WMF
SM 3-1 A250
PRINTER CONTROLLER
CN115
CN287
[A]
[D]
B305I176.WMF
[E]
[F]
[C]
[H]
[G] [B]
B305I127.WMF
A250 3-2 SM
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
[B] [F]
[G]
[A]
[C]
B305I138.WMF
[D]
[E]
[H]
B305I177.WMF B305I139.WMF
Controller
Printer
10. Remove the covers [A] and [B] from the operation panel. B305
11. Install the switch cover [C] on the operation panel.
12. If the machine has the fax unit option, install the keys [D] and the decal (instead
of the basic decal) [E] as shown. The decal [E] has “Copy”, “Printer”, and
“Facsimile” on it.
If the machine does not have the fax unit option, install the keys [F] and the
decal [G] as shown. The decal [G] has “Copy” and “Printer” on it.
13. Install the main switch cover [H].
14. Turn on the machine and print the Printer Configuration Page ([User Tools] –
[Printer] – [List Print]).
Ensure that the all the installed options are listed on the Configuration Page.
SM 3-3 A250
HARD DISK (HDD)
[B]
[A]
[C]
G690I128.WMF
G690I180.WMF
3. Remove the printer controller [A] (3 screws) and cover bracket [B] (2 screws).
4. Attach the hard disk drive [C] to either CN506 or CN507 on the controller, as
shown (2 screws removed in step 4, and 1 connector).
NOTE: The controller can have only one optional HDD.
5. Re-install the printer controller.
6. Turn on the machine and print the Printer Configuration Page ([User Tools] –
[Printer] – [List Print]). Verify that “Printer Hard Disk Drive” is listed.
A250 3-4 SM
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
[B]
[A]
[C]
B308I128.WMF
B307I179.WMF
Controller
Printer
B305
3. Remove the printer controller [A] (3 screws) and cover bracket [B] (2 screws).
4. Attach the network interface board [C] to either CN506 or CN507 on the
controller, as shown (2 screws removed in step 4, and 1 connector).
NOTE: The controller can have only one optional NIB.
5. Re-install the printer controller.
SM 3-5 A250
NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD (NIB)
[A]
B307I187.WMF
6. Attach the core [A] to the Ethernet cable, as shown. Then connect it to the NIB.
NOTE: 1) An Ethernet cable is not supplied with the NIB option.
2) A STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable, category 5 or better, must be used
to meet electromagnetic radiation standards.
3) If the ISDN G4 option is installed, make sure not to connect the Ethernet
cable to the ISDN port by mistake.
7. Turn on the machine and ensure that the first and the third LEDs from the top
are both lit.
8. Print the Printer Configuration Page ([User Tools] – [Printer] – [List Print]) and
confirm that “Network Interface Board” is on the list.
9. Print the NIB configuration sheet by pressing the black button on the NIB for 2
seconds.
For more information about NIB setup, refer to the NIB service manual and the
operating instructions.
A250 3-6 SM
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
[A]
[B]
B308I129.WMF
B308I178.WMF
Controller
4. Attach the PostScript kit [B] to the printer controller. Printer
SM 3-7 A250
POSTSCRIPT DIMM
[A]
B308I130.WMF
A250 3-8 SM
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
[A]
G688I129.WMF
[B]
G688I178.WMF
B305
5. Re-install the printer controller.
6. Turn on the machine and print the Printer Configuration Page ([User Tools] –
[Printer] – [List Print]). Verify that the total memory has increased.
SM 3-9 A250
SERVICE TABLES
4. SERVICE TABLES
4.1 PRECAUTION
Do not turn off the machine, or switch the controller off-line, while the data-in LED
is blinking or lit. Some data that the controller has received for raster image
processing may be lost.
Check with the customer before maintenance to avoid such data loss.
Controller
C BitSw#3 Set Printer
B305
D BitSw#4 Set Note: The bit switches are not used at the moment.
E NVRAM Clear 1 Initializes the controller NVRAM except bit switches,
NIB settings, and log data.
F NVRAM Clear 2 Initializes the NVRAM on the controller.
G NVRAM Clear 3 Initializes the NVRAM on the NIB.
H Counter Clear Initializes all counters to zero.
I Diag. Error Displays diagnostics error codes on the LCD.
K Service Print Prints the service summary sheet.
SM 4-1 A250
SERVICE MENU
SERVICE TOOLS
Title Description
H HDD Test Verifies the FAT and directory entries on the HDD.
I HDD Format Partitions and formats the HDD.
L NIB Read/Write Backs up the NIB NVRAM and restores it.
BIT SWITCHES
Note: The bit switches are not used at the moment.
A250 4-2 SM
SERVICE TABLES
CAUTION
Print the service summary report, controller configuration page, and NIB
configuration page before resetting the NVRAM(s).
Controller
Printer
1. Enter the Printer SP mode, and select “1. Service Menu”.
2. Select “G. NVRAM Clear 3”, then press [Enter]. B305
3. Ensure that you have printed the NIB configuration page, then press [Enter].
4. Press [Enter] to execute. Or press [Cancel] to exit.
COUNTER RESET
This initializes all the print counters in the controller NVRAM. Refer to the service
summary report for the counters in the controller NVRAM.
1. Enter the Printer SP mode, and select “1. Service Menu”.
2. Select “H. Counter Clear”, then press [Enter].
3. Press [Enter] to reset all the print counters.
4. Press [Enter] to execute. Or press [Cancel] to exit.
SM 4-3 A250
SERVICE MENU
Program List
Lists the firmware module version.
Bit Switch
List the current bit switch settings.
Note: The bit switches are not actually used at the moment.
Counter
List all the counters in the controller.
NOTE: Some counters listed in the report are not actually used.
For example, “Duplex Page Count” is listed, but not available.
Exception Information
Lists CPU exception error information. Designer use only.
Option
Lists all the installed optional components.
A250 4-4 SM
SERVICE TABLES
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 4-5 A250
SERVICE TOOLS
A250 4-6 SM
SERVICE TABLES
7. Turn on the machine, and ensure that the target NIB is correctly installed.
8. Enter the Printer SP mode, and select “2. Service Tool”.
9. Select “NIB read/write”, then press [Enter].
10. Select the data copy direction “CTL -> NIB”, then press [Enter].
• [UP] [DOWN]: Select a data copy direction.
• [Cancel]: Exit.
• [Enter]: Copy the NIB NVRAM to the controller.
Note: Once data copying has started, it cannot be cancelled.
11. Check the result, then do the following:
• If the result is OK, press [Enter] to exit.
• If the result is NG, check the error message, then press [Enter] to exit.
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 4-7 A250
FIRMWARE UPDATE
CAUTION
Do not turn off the machine while downloading the firmware.
A250 4-8 SM
SERVICE TABLES
Error Messages
Message Description Controller NIB PS3
Erasing Failed ADRS: Test the on-board flash ROM and Yes Yes Yes
xxxxxx retry the download.
Writing Failed ADRS: Yes Yes Yes
xxxxxx
Memory Insufficient Reset the controller and try again. Yes Yes Yes
Melting Failed The firmware file used to program Yes Yes No
the card may be damaged. Get a
new firmware file and store it on
the card.
DIMM – installable Wrong type of firmware on the No No Yes
program cannot find card.
CRC error: Please The firmware file used to program No No Yes
retry install the card may be damaged. Get a
new firmware file and store it on
the card.
NIB board is not Install a NIB on the controller, then No Yes No
equipped try again.
Initialization failed Retry the download. No Yes No
Download mode is Retry the download. No Yes No
disabled
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 4-9 A250
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Error Messages
Message Description
Compressing failed Retry the upload.
Card capacity Use the correct IC card.
insufficient
Card error Use the correct IC card. The card may be damaged.
A250 4-10 SM
SERVICE TABLES
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 4-11 A250
POWER-ON SELF TEST
NOTE: Do not use the loop-back connector (P/#: G0109350). This loop-back
connector causes the “Timeout error”.
1. Turn off the machine and attach the loop-back connector to the Centronics
parallel interface.
2. Turn on the machine.
• Regardless of the test result, the controller starts up as normal.
3. Enter the SP mode and check the “Diag. Error” for the error codes 1101 or
1102.
• Refer to the section 4.3.3 for how to check the error codes.
• Refer to the section 6.2 for the details of error codes.
A250 4-12 SM
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
5.2 CONTROLLER
Controller
Printer
NOTE: 1) When replacing the controller board, remove the NVRAM (IC26) from
B305
the defective board, then install the NVRAM on the new board.
2) If the controller does not start up after a firmware update, try to boot
from the IC card and download the firmware. If that does not work, you
may need to replace the controller board. Refer to section 4.5.3 (Error
Recovery) for details.
1. Remove the covers.
2. Remove the controller (3 screws).
3. Remove the optional component(s) and the NVRAM from the controller, then
install them on the new controller.
4. Install the new controller.
5. Turn on the machine and print the Printer Configuration Page ([User Tools] –
[Printer] – [List Print]).
Ensure that all the controller settings are restored.
SM 5-1 A250
NIB
5.3 NIB
NOTE: 1) Before replacing the NIB, back up the NIB NVRAM to the controller
using the “NIB read/write” service tool. Then, replace the NIB. Then
restore the NIB NVRAM using the “NIB read/write” service tool. Refer to
section 4.4.3 for details.
2) If the NIB does not start up after a firmware update using the NBTFTP
utility, try downloading the firmware from an IC card.
1. Back up the NIB NVRAM to the controller using [Service Tool] – [NIB
read/write].
2. Remove the covers.
3. Remove the controller (3 screws).
4. Replace the NIB (2 screws).
5. Put back the controller.
6. Turn on the machine and restore the NIB NVRAM using the [Service Tool] –
[NIB read/write].
7. Turn off the machine and turn it back on. Then, print the Printer Configuration
Page ([User Tools] – [Printer] – [List Print]).
Ensure that all the controller settings are restored.
A250 5-2 SM
SC CODES
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 SC CODES
SC No. Description Required Action
2001 Power-on Self-Diagnostics Error Check the error code using [Service
Menu] – [Diag. Error].
2002 FGATE error Check any SC errors for the engine.
SM 6-1 A250
LED DISPLAY Rev. 03/2000
⇒ 3003
or
A damaged cluster was found on
the HDD.
The damaged cluster is automatically
marked as “bad”.
3004 If this error is frequent, format the HDD.
47xx Controller ASIC error. Replace the controller.
LED 2
LED 1
B305T501.WMF
A250 6-2 SM
LED DISPLAY
ON
OFF
B305T502.WMF
Turn off the machine and turn it back on. If the controller detects the same error,
download new firmware from a IC card (refer to section 4.5.3). If the problem still
remains, replace the controller.
SDRAM Error
LED2
(Upper)
LED1
(Lower)
ON
OFF
B305T503.WMF
Turn off the machine and turn it back on. If the controller detects the same error,
replace the controller.
CPU Error
LED2
(Upper)
Controller
LED1
Printer
B305
(Lower)
ON
OFF
B305T504.WMF
Turn off the machine and turn it back on. If the controller detects the same error,
replace the controller.
SM 6-3 A250
LED DISPLAY
ASIC Error
LED2
(Upper)
LED1
(Lower)
ON
OFF
B305T505.WMF
Turn off the machine and turn it back on. If the controller detects the same error,
replace the controller.
ON
OFF
B305T506.WMF
Turn off the machine, check the connection to the optional components, and turn
on the machine. If the controller detects the same error, replace the controller or
optional HDD/NIB.
APIP Error
LED2
(Upper)
LED1
(Lower)
ON
OFF
B305T507.WMF
Turn off the machine, check the connection to the BiCU, then turn on the machine.
If the controller detects the same error, replace the motherboard, controller, or
BiCU.
A250 6-4 SM
Rev. 04/2000 ROM HISTORY
SM 6-5 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 04/2000
A250 6-6 SM
Rev. 05/2000 ROM HISTORY
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 6-7 A250
NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD B307
OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION
Software Description
NBTFTP An NIB firmware update utility for use on a NetBEUI network.
This utility is not on the Driver and Utilities CD-ROM; it is
issued separately as a service tool.
SM 1-1 A250
BLOCK DIAGRAM
CPU
Flash ROM
MC68340PV
2MB
25.166MHz
Network
SRAM
MAC PHY
RJ-45
OPTION Am79C971 ICS1890
EEPROM
I/F
Controller
Board
B307V501.WMF
• The Flash ROM contains NIB firmware. The firmware can be upgraded over the
network or from an IC card connected to the controller.
• The EEPROM holds all the NIB settings. Before replacing the NIB, the EEPROM
data can be backed up in the controller memory, and restored to the new NIB
after replacement.
A250 1-2 SM
OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION
Front Rear
DRAM
Flassh
Flassh
ROM
ROM
CPU ASIC
MC68340PV DISCII
MAC
Am79C971
PHY
Bridge
ICS1890
AG1001V
SRAM SRAM
RJ-45
EEPROM
Board B307
Interface
Network
SM 1-3 A250
INSTALLATION
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Refer to the base engine or printer controller installation instructions for how to
install the network interface board.
The machine does not print a NIB status sheet automatically. Print the NIB status
sheet by pressing the push switch (SW1) on the NIB after installation.
NOTE: 1) Use Printer User Tools at the machine’s operation panel to assign an IP
address.
2) Help for the Web Status Monitor is on the Drivers and Utilities CD-ROM.
Board B307
Interface
After you can access the NIB web server, set up the “Help URL”
Network
SM 2-1 A250
SETTING UP THE NIB FOR VARIOUS NETWORKS
NOTE: 1) ‘Remote printer number’ is necessary only when the “Operation Mode”
is “Remote Printer”.
2) ‘Print server name’ is necessary only when the “Operation Mode” is
“Print Server”. The default name is “RNPxxxxxx” (xxxxxx is the lower 6
digits of the MAC address).
3) The preferred NDS context must be typed in without a starting dot ( . ).
– OU=Development.O=Corp [OK]
– .OU=Development.O=Corp [NG]
– Development.Corp [OK]
– .Development.Corp [NG]
4) The following utilities can be used to change the settings.
– Printer Manager for Admin
– Web Status Monitor
– (Telnet)
A250 2-2 SM
INSTALLATION
Parameter Description
Protocol Disable this if TCP/IP is not used.
(Default = Enabled)
IP Address IP address of the NIB (required)
(Default = 11.22.33.44)
Subnet Mask Subnet mask for the subnet (required)
(Default = 0.0.0.0)
Default Gateway Default gateway of the subnet. This is required when the
(Default = 0.0.0.0) NIB is accessed from a host in a different subnet.
Access Control Address These two parameters are used to allow access to the NIB
Access Control Mask only to the hosts in the specified subnet.
For example, if the Access Control Address is set to
“128.1.2.3”, access to the NIB is restricted as follows:
• When Access Control Mask is “255.0.0.0”, hosts in the
128.0.0.0 subnet can access the NIB.
• When Access Control Mask is “255.255.0.0”, hosts in
the 128.1.0.0 subnet can access the NIB.
• When Access Control Mask is “255.255.255.0”, hosts in
the 128.1.2.0 subnet can access the NIB.
• When Access Control Mask is “255.255.255.255”, only
the host that has the IP address 128.1.2.3 can access
the NIB.
Network Boot Use “NONE” when an IP address is specified manually
(default), or use “DHCP” if the NIB receives an IP address
from a DHCP server.
All the other settings may not be used, unless the NIB is
installed in, for example, a UNIX network.
• RARP + TFTP
• BOOTP
• RARP + BOOTP
• ARP + PING
• ARP & RARP
• ARP & BOOTP
• ARP & RARP & BOOTP
Frame Type Ethernet II is always used.
Board B307
Interface
Network
SM 2-3 A250
SETTING UP THE NIB FOR VARIOUS NETWORKS
Parameter Description
Protocol Disable this if NetBEUI is not used.
(Default = Enabled)
Workgroup Name The name of the workgroup to which the NIB belongs in
(Default = WORKGROUP) the Microsoft Windows network.
Computer Name This appears in, for example, the Network Neighborhood”
window to which the printer is connected.
Comment Comment for the host.
Share Name The Plug&Play name specified with SP5-907 appears
here. This cannot be changed with the utility software.
Notify Print Completion Enable this if notification is needed after printing (the
(Default = Disabled) controller notifies the NIB, then the NIB notifies the client
PC).
A250 2-4 SM
INSTALLATION
Parameter Description
Protocol Disable this if AppleTalk is not used.
(Default = Enabled)
Network No. The network number of the AppleTalk network to which the
NIB is connected is displayed.
Printer Name The Plug&Play name specified with SP5-907 appears
here. This can be changed using the Apple Printer Utility.
Printer Type “LaserWriter” is always displayed.
AppleTalk Zone The default AppleTalk zone name of the network is
displayed. This can be changed by sending the ZoneName
PS file to the NIB.
Board B307
Interface
Network
SM 2-5 A250
SERVICE TABLES AND PROCEDURES
failed, the previous settings remain. Repeat the above procedure until the old
settings have been cleared.
SM 3-1 A250
TROUBLESHOOTING
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 LED INDICATIONS
LED1
LED3
LED4
B307T501.WMF
Board B307
Interface
Network
SM 4-1 A250
FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2000
A250 4-2 SM
Rev. 05/2000 TROUBLESHOOTING
Board B307
Interface
Network
SM 4-3 A250
B001
SERVICE MANUAL
1. OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION
1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Only items marked ∗ are different from the A250, base copier.
∗Power Source: 120 V, 60Hz
Service
Manual
B001
More than 10 A (for North America/Latin
America/Canada)
220 ~ 240 V, 50/60 Hz
More than 6 A (for Europe/Hong Kong/
Latin America)
∗Noise Emission (Sound Power Level):
Stand-by (Mainframe only): 29 dB(A)
Operating (Mainframe only): 59 dB(A)
Operating (Full System): 63 dB(A)
Off Mode: 29 dB(A)
NOTE: 1) The above measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779.
2) Full System: Mainframe + ADF
∗Coping Speed in Multicopy mode (copies/minute)
A4 sideways/ B4/81/2” x
A3 11” x 17”
11” x 81/2” 14”
Non-memory copy 15 10 10 11
mode
Memory copy 15 11 10 12
mode
SM 1-1 B001
Optional Equipment: l Platen cover
l Auto document feeder
l Tray heater
l Optics anti-condensation heater
l Drum heater
l Copier feature expander (48 MB memory)
Copy Capacity: Copy Tray: 250 sheets
B001 1-2 SM
∗1-3. PAPER PATH
Service
Manual
B001
2
1. Optional ADF
2. By-pass feed tray
3. Paper tray
SM 1-3 B001
1-4. ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
The following items are not included in this machine.
Index
Symbol Name Function
No.
MC4 Registration Drives the registration rollers 13
Detects if the front door is open or not, and cuts
Vertical Transport
SW4 the +24 V DC power line for the vertical transport 25
Cover Switch
clutch.
S10 Vertical Transport Detects misfeeds. 22
Controls all fax communications and fax features,
PCB10 FCU (Option) 43
in cooperation with the BICU.
Switches the analog line between the fax unit and
PCB11 NCU (Option) 47
the external telephone.
LED1 Exit Tray Indicates if there is paper on the exit tray. 32
Indicates if there is paper on the 1-bin sorter. 1-
LED2 1-bin Sorter 34
bin sorter is option.
SP1 Speaker Turns on during fax communication. 41
B001 1-4 SM
1-5. DRIVE LAYOUT
Service
Manual
B001
4
3 2
SM 1-5 B001
2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
2-1. MISFEED DETECTION
The following checks are not included in this machine.
l Vertical transport sensor ON check
Service
Manual
B001
l Vertical transport sensor OFF check
l Vertical transport sensor (Optional PFU) ON check
l Vertical transport sensor (Optional PFU) OFF check
l 1 bin tray exit sensor ON check
l 1 bin tray exit sensor OFF check
SM 2-1 B001
3. SERVICE TABLES
3-1. SERVICE PROGRAM MODE TABLES
The following modes are not included in this machine.
Mode No. Mode No.
Service
Manual
B001
Class Class Class Class
1 and 2 3 1 and 2 3
Side-to-Side Regist. (2nd Fax Forwarding Mode
2 5-930
Paper Feed)
1-002
Side-to-Side Regist. (3rd 3 Total Print Counter
3 7-003
Paper Feed) (Fax)
Paper Feed Timing (2nd 2 Copy Counter – Paper
2
Paper Feed) Tray (2nd)
1-003 7-204
Paper Feed Timing (3rd 3 Copy Counter – Paper
3
Paper Feed) Tray (3rd)
Paper Tray Adj. 4 Total Jams by
1-908 1 ~ 18
Location (R Jam)
Tray Motor Reverse Time 5 Total Jams by
1-909
Location (Y Jam)
7-504
Auto Paper Tray Shift 7 Total Jams by
5-103
Location (2nd)
User Code Mode (Fax) 8 Total Jams by
5-401 2
Location (3rd)
SM 3-1 B001
Number Description Number Description
42 Lower paper end sensor 57 1-bin sorter installed
(Optional paper tray unit)
43 Upper paper size switch 73 Tray motor lock (Optional paper tray
(Optional paper tray unit) unit)
Copy Setting
4. R.Srt.Aut Pap.
5. Sort
B001 3-2 SM
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
4-1. SC CODE DESCRIPTIONS
The following SC codes are not included in this machine.
SC502: 2nd Tray Lift Malfunction
Service
Manual
B001
SC503: 3rd Tray Lift Malfunction
SC506: Paper Tray Motor Lock
SC691: Communication Error between BICU and Fax Controller Unit
SM 4-1 B001
Rev. 02/2000
5. ROM HISTORY
5-1. ROM HISTORY
Description (P/N B001 5532) Version Production
SM 5-1 B001
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250 - 001 09/21/99
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218
RICOH – AFICIO 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
BACKGROUND:
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COPY QUALITY
The A250 represents one of the latest shifts in technology for Ricoh family products. An extensive market
investigation of print requirements was performed during the design phase of the A250. Market research
defined a need for an economical copier product that had increased gray scale and graphic capability due to
the market’s movement toward documentation with increased usage of photographs, charts, clips, etc. The
result was the A250. The A250 is based on a printer engine technology, with certain unique print
characteristics. The A250 image output has been created to maximize the overall appearance of the
document. The A250 processes the image differently from past analog copiers, (as explained in the technical
portion of this document) and produces an image with modified features.
Since the A250 has certain unique output appearances and characteristics, it is important that Service
Technicians are educated on and made aware of the differences of the A250 so that they can properly
evaluate the output of the A250. The Service Technician should not expect or compare the output of an
analog product with the A250, using typical comparisons and black fill characteristics. The A250 uses
different parameters in image capture from analog copiers. It is important that the design criteria are kept in
mind when comparing the A250 output with that of analog products. The current test charts may not
adequately demonstrate the print quality features and benefits of the A250. The Technical Support Division
is currently investigating the possibility of creating a new test chart that highlights the improved
characteristics of the Digital Products.
Unfortunately, the A250 has been released without enough emphasis or explanation to the Service
Technician of the differences in the copy appearance. The result has been numerous concerns on the part of
Service Technicians at the time of installation. This bulletin has been created to address those concerns,
provide a better understanding of the A250 output and to correct misconceptions of the A250 output and to
further educate the Service Technician on the A250.
SYMPTOM:
1. The image density is relatively low when a sky-shot copy is made in default, Auto Exposure mode.
2. The overall image density is initially low.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS:
1. The Auto Exposure mode of the A250 is aimed at producing copies “true to the original”. The machine will
attempt to not only reproduce the image on the original, but also any dust or other particles present on the
platen glass. In order to produce a copy true to the original, the background value used for the copy is
derived from the scanned ‘white data’ (or whitest area on the original). With a sky-shot copy, the machine
views any dust or particles on the contact glass as this white data (i.e. whitest areas). The value obtained
from scanning these small white areas is selected as the background density level and the black areas on
the image are then output accordingly. Therefore, with sky-shot copies, the image density of the main black
area may appear lighter than expected and white spots may be very visible (as the machine has set this
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white data value as the background). Further, when making copies from an original, the machine will also
attempt to reproduce any small, white spots present inside the black areas.
For the purpose of confirming the image quality of black areas, please do not use the sky-shot copy.
However, if producing a sky shot becomes necessary, the Manual Image Density (Non Auto Exposure)
mode should be used (which turns off the background removing function). The image density of black areas
in Manual Image Density mode is higher than that of Auto Exposure mode. Also, dust or other particles
present on the contact glass will not result in white spots on the copy.
2. This symptom is also related to the mono-component toner developing system used by the A250.
A. Image density is determined by the amount of charge that the toner holds. However, regardless of
whether the charge held by the toner is too low or too high, the resulting image density will drop. If the
charge is too low, the necessary static electricity and therefore the amount of toner used will also be low,
causing a lower image density. If the charge is too high, the developed toner will neutralize the charged
image on the OPC drum causing the static charge necessary for development will be relatively low. This
will cause the amount of toner used to be low, resulting in lower image density.
The reason for the initial low image density is therefore not related to the dual-component development
system. Rather, it results from a low initial static charge on the toner due to the use of a development
system where the uncharged toner is directly supplied to the development roller.
B. Generally, toner is initially supplied to the development roller starting with the smallest particles. If the
particles are relatively small, the image density will be relatively low not only because the toner density is
visibly low, but also because the amount of charge in the toner is higher. In the A250, image density
begins to increase after the smallest toner particles have been used up, approximately 100 to 250
copies. This symptom is not limited to the A250, and is present in machines of other companies that
employ the same type of development system.
It has been proposed that in order to increase the image density (i.e. improve the initial performance of the
toner), the development roller should be run idle. However, since the toner is not being used (as there are no
copies being made), the same toner will remain on the roller as it turns, subjecting the toner to stress (which
will cause the image density to drop). Therefore, although the symptom produces copies with slightly low
image density, it is limited to the first 100 to 250 copies, after which the image quality will improve.
A countermeasure will therefore not be applied to these symptoms. In addition, a test for image density was
performed using a new cartridge (AIO) followed by 10 days of no use. After testing, no change in image
density was observed.
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SYMPTOM:
Paper mis-feed at Exit Guide Plate.
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MECHANICAL
CAUSE:
The Exit Cover [A] was reinstalled without first pushing up on the Exit Guide Plate [B], causing the Exit
Guide Plate to become caught between the Exit Cover and the copier. This causes paper to mis -feed when
exiting.
SOLUTION:
When reinstalling the Exit Cover, hold up the Exit Guide Plate so that it will be positioned above the Exit
Cover.
[A]
[B]
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MANUAL
SERVICE
GENERAL:
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
SERVICE TABLES
SM iii A250
Rev. 10/99 1999
21 October ROM HISTORY
Service
Tables
auto-enlarge / auto-reduce is performed.
2. When the machine goes into low power mode while
warming up, the temperature of the fusing unit does
not drop as it should.
3. When clearing the NV-RAM memory, the setting for
the polygon motor idling time (SP2-915) is 15 sec
(1), although it should be 25 sec (2).
4. The firmware was changed so that a SC620 is
displayed when an ADF from another machine is
installed.
1. The default setting for the maintenance LED (SP5- 2.12 C H1790500301
908) has been changed to 1 (Yes) from 0 (No).
2. When the value of the total counter is over 9999 or a
negative value, the SC history is displayed
incorrectly (out of order).
3. If the machine receives a fax during a print or copy
job (with rotate-sort), the polygon motor does not
stop after the job is completed.
4. The machine occasionally required the Interrupt key
to be depressed more then once to produce a
response.
Initial Production 2.09 A H1790400001
SM 4-61 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250 - 004 11/22/99
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218
RICOH – AFICIO 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
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UPDATE 1: SPRINGS and MAGNET – To improve the Vertical Transport, the Springs and
Magnet have been changed. The following parts updates are being issued for
PARTS
all A250 Parts Catalogs. Please update your Parts Catalogs with the following
information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
A2502772 A2502780 Spring 2 1 29 8
AG070012 A2502783 Magnet 1 1 29 5
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Springs and
Magnet installed during production.
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OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
AW020086 A2504069 Photointerrupter 1 1 21 14
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Photointerrupter
installed during production.
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
0 NEW machines. 2 OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
1 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. 3 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
3/S previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250 - 005 12/06/99
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER - 3218
RICOH – Aficio 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
GENERAL:
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The Service Manual page(s) listed below must be replaced with the page(s) supplied.
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Each bulletin package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
MANUAL
SERVICE
PAGES:
• 2 -- 13 Updated Information
• 4 – 13 Updated Information
• 4 – 26 Updated Information
• 4 – 28 Updated Information
• 4 -- 29 Updated Information
• 4 – 30 Updated Information
• 4 – 33 Updated Information
• 4 – 48 Updated Information
• 4 – 57 Updated Information
• 7–3 Updated Information
CONTROL NO.xxx
RICOH GROUP COMPANIES
Rev. 12/99 IMAGE PROCESSING
Filtering
Image adjustment (08) in the user tools
Mode Default
Text Toner Saving Normal Sharp (Service Mode)
Text/Photo — Photo Priority Text Priority (Service Mode)
Photo Coarse Press Print Glossy Print (Service Mode)
Descriptions
Detailed
Overview
There are some software filters for enhancing the desired image qualities of the
selected original mode. These filters are the MTF filter, the smoothing filter, and
independent dot erase.
The MTF filter emphasizes sharpness and is used in Text and Text/Photo modes.
The smoothing filter is used in Photo mode, except for Glossy Photo mode (Glossy
Photo mode is one of the photo modes that can be selected with User Tools -
General Features - 08. Image Adjustment). In Glossy Photo mode, the MTF filter is
used.
Independent dot erase removes unwanted dots from the image.
SM 2-13 A250
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Gradation Type This is for the designer’s test
2-905* purposes.
Do not change the value.
Transfer Roller Cleaning Determines how often the transfer 0: No
roller is cleaned. 1: Yes
0: The machine cleans the transfer
2-910 roller every 10 copies (it waits for
the job to finish).
1: The machine cleans the transfer
roller after every job.
Polygon Motor Idling Selects the polygon motor idling 0: Non
Time time. 1: 15 sec
If the user sets original, touches a 2: 25 sec
key, or opens the platen cover/DF,
the polygon motor starts idling to
make a faster first copy. However,
with the default (25 s), the motor
2-915* stops if the user does nothing for 25
s, and stops 25 s after the end of a
job.
Service
If set at “0”, the polygon motor never
Tables
turns off during stand-by. However,
when the machine goes into energy
saver mode, the polygon motor turns
off regardless of this timer.
Printer Main Adjusts the magnification in the main – 0.5 ~ + 0.5
Magnification scan direction for the printer. 0.1 %/step
Use the L key to toggle between + 0.0%
2-998* and - before entering the value. The
specification is ± 0.5%. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Main Scan Magnification Adjusts the magnification in the main – 1.0 ~ + 1.0
scan direction for scanning. 0.1 %/step
Use the L key to toggle between + 0.0%
⇒ 4-008* and - before entering the value. The
specification is ± 0.5%. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Leading Edge Adjusts the leading edge registration
Registration for scanning in platen mode. – 2.0 ~ + 9.0
0.1 mm/step
⇒ (–): The image moves in the
direction of the leading edge.
0.0 mm
4-010* Use the L key to toggle between +
and - before entering the value. The
specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
SM 4-13 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 12/99
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
White Line Erase Selects whether or not white line 0: Normal
erase is done (without “Service 1: Disable
4-942* Mode”).
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
Black Line Erase Selects the black line erase level 0: Strong
(without “Service Mode”). 1: Disable
4-943*
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image 2: Weak
Processing” for details.
Independent Dot Erase Selects whether or not independent 0: Normal
dot erase is done (without “Service 1: Disable
4-944* Mode”).
See “Detailed Descriptions - Image
Processing” for details.
Shading Mode Selection Selects the scanner shading method in DF mode.
1. Stinger (Do the shading every page.)
2. ADAM (Do the shading at the time specified by
SP4-913.)
4-950* 3. None (This is for the designer’s test purposes. Do
not select this value.)
This is for the designer’s test
purposes.
Do not change the value.
All Indicators On Turns on all indicators on the
operation panel.
5-001 Press “OK” or the key to check.
Press the (Clear Modes) key to
exit this SP mode. The LCD blinks
all on and all off every 2 seconds.
Auto Paper Tray Shift Selects whether or not auto paper 0: No
5-103*
tray shift is done. 1: Yes
A3/DLT Double Count Specifies whether the counter is 0: No
doubled for A3/11" x 17" paper. 1: Yes
If “Yes” is selected, the total counter
5-104*
(mechanical counter) and the current
user code counter counts up twice
when A3/11" x 17" paper is used.
ADS Level Selection Selects the image density level that 1 ~ 7
5-106* is used in ADS mode. 1 notch/step
4
Option Counter Type Selects the optional counter type. 0: Non
5-113* After installing the optional key 1: Key
counter, this SP must be set to “1”. Counter
Key Counter Up Timing Determines whether the key counter 0: Feed In
⇒ 5-116* counts up at paper feed-in or at
paper exit.
1: Exit
A250 4-26 SM
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 12/99
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Display Language Selects the display language.
5-808*
See “Display language” for details.
mm/inch Selection Selects whether mm or inches are 0: mm
used in the display. (Europe/Asia
model)
5-809*
1: inch
(American
model)
SC Code Reset Resets the service call condition of 0: No
Level “A” (see “Troubleshooting - 1: Yes
Service Call Conditions”). After
performing this SP mode, turn the
machine main switch off and on.
⇒ 5-810 See “Troubleshooting - Service Call
Conditions” for how to use this
mode. If the reset was successful,
the beeper will sound 5 times. If it
failed, the beeper will sound only
twice.
Serial Number Input Use to input the machine serial
number. (Normally done at the
factory.)
5-811 This serial number will be printed on
the system parameter list. See the
“Serial Number Input” section for
details.
Service Telephone Use this to input the telephone
Number (Telephone) number of the service representative
(this is displayed when a service call
condition occurs).
1
Press the L key if you need to input
a pause (–). Press the F
(Clear/Stop) key to delete the
telephone number.
5-812*
⇒
Service Telephone Use this to input the fax number of
Number (Facsimile) the service representative
(Displayed in the SMC and counter
printouts).
2
Press the L key if you need to input
a pause (–). Press the F
(Clear/Stop) key to delete the
telephone number.
CSS Function This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-816*
change the value.
CE Start/Finish Call This SP is for Japan only. Do not
1
(CE Start Call) change the value.
5-817
CE Start/Finish Call
2
(CE Finish Call)
CSS-PI Device Code This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-821
change the value.
A250 4-28 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
NVRAM Data Upload Uploads SP and UP mode data 0: No
(except for counters and the serial 1: Yes
number) from the flash memory on
the BICU board to a flash memory
5-824 card.
This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
machine. See the “NVRAM Data
Upload” section for details.
NVRAM Data Download Downloads SP mode data from a 0: No
flash memory card to the flash 1: Yes
memory on the BICU board.
5-825 This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
machine. See the “NVRAM Data
Download” section for details.
Program Upload Uploads the system program from 0: No
the flash memory on the BICU board 1: Yes
to a flash memory card.
5-826 This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
Service
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machine. See the “Program Upload”
⇒ Program Download
section for details.
Downloads the system program from 0: No
a flash memory card to the flash 1: Yes
memory on the BICU board.
5-827 This SP can be used when a flash
memory card is plugged into the
machine. See the “Program
Download” section for details.
Printer Free Run Performs a printer free run. 0: No
After selecting “1”, press “OK” or the 1: Yes
5-901 ! key twice to start this feature.
Press the " (Clear/Stop) key to
stop.
Test Pattern Print Prints a test pattern.
See the “Test Pattern Printing”
section for how to print a test
5-902 pattern.
Change to the copy mode display by
pressing the # (Interrupt) key,
then print out the test pattern.
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD on 0~7
5-903* Adjustment the operation panel. 1 /step
3
Auto Off Timer Setting Adjusts the auto off mode timer. 1 ~ 240
5-904* If this value is changed, the user tool 1 min/step
setting is also changed. 30 min
CSS 25 Hours Off This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-905*
Detection change the value.
SM 4-29 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 12/99
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
⇒
Exhaust Fan Control Inputs the fan control timer for 30 ~ 120
Timer energy saver mode. 1 s/step
The fan slows down after this time 30 s
has passed since the end of a job.
The fan stops after this time has
5-906*
passed since any of the following
conditions occurred:
After entering sleep mode
(fax/printer installed)
After entering an SC condition.
Plug & Play Setting Selects the brand name and the production name for
the Plug and Play function of Windows 95/98.
These are registered in the NVRAM. If the NVRAM is
defective, these names should be registered again.
5-907
Press down the “Photo mode” key and the “OK” key
or ! key at the same time to register the setting. If
the setting was successful, the beeper will sound 5
times. If it failed, the beeper will sound only twice.
Maintenance LED Selects whether the maintenance 0: No
Display LED blinks when the PM interval 1: Yes
expires.
When installing the machine, if the
5-908*
customer requires that the
maintenance LED blinks, select
“Yes”. The PM alarm interval is set
with SP5-912.
APS A4/LT Sideways Specifies whether the machine 0: No
Priority selects LT sideways paper if the 1: Yes
original is A4.
In inch models, if “Yes” is selected,
LT sideways is selected
5-911* automatically when the APS sensors
detect an A4 sideways original.
In mm models, if “Yes” is selected,
A4 sideways is selected
automatically when the APS sensors
detect an LT sideways original.
Maintenance Alarm Inputs the PM alarm interval. 1 ~ 255
Interval When the machine reaches the 1k
5-912* value, the Maintenance LED will light sheets/step
to inform the user. The value is used 100 k sheets
SP5-908.
UP Mode Data Reset Resets the user tool data. 0: No
Except for the user codes, key 1: Yes
5-913
operator code, and key operator
printer counter.
Printer Counter Display Selects whether the printer counter 0: No
is displayed in the LCD or not. 1: Yes
5-914*
If this is “0”, it does not display or
print out in the counter print out.
5-925 Serial Number Display Displays the serial number.
A250 4-30 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Binding Hole Range Adjusts the maximum binding hole 0 ~ 20
size for originals. If the original set 1 mm/step
6-911* sensor in the ADF detects a gap 12 mm
wider than this, it assumes that a
new page has just started to feed in.
Total Operation Time Displays the total operation time
7-001*
(total drum rotation time).
Total Original Counter Displays the total number of
1
(All Modes) scanned originals (all modes).
Total Original Counter Displays the total number of
7-002* 2
(Copier) scanned originals (copy mode only).
Total Original Counter Displays the total number of
3
(Fax) scanned originals (fax mode only).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
1
(All Modes) (all modes).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
2
⇒
(Copier) (copier mode).
7-003* Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
3
(Fax) (fax mode).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
4
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(Printer) (printer mode).
Total Print Counter Displays the total number of prints
5
(A3/DLT) (A3/11" x 17" mode).
CE Counter Reset This SP is for Japan only. Do not
7-004*
change the value.
Copy Counter - Paper Displays the total number of copies
1
Size (A3) by paper size.
Copy Counter - Paper
2
Size (B4)
Copy Counter - Paper
3
Size (A4)
Copy Counter - Paper
4
Size (B5)
Copy Counter - Paper
7-101* 5
Size (DLT)
Copy Counter - Paper
6
Size (LG)
Copy Counter - Paper
7
Size (LT)
Copy Counter - Paper
8
Size (HLT)
Copy Counter - Paper
9
Size (Others)
Copy Counter - By-pass Displays the total number of copies
1
(Special Paper) made from the by-pass tray, by
7-102* paper type.
Copy Counter - By-pass
2
(Thick Paper)
Total Scan Counter Displays the total number of
7-201*
scanned originals.
SM 4-33 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev.12/99
⇒ 1. Access SP mode 5-992 and select the number corresponding to the list that
you wish to print.
2. Press the N (Interrupt) key on the operation panel to access the copy mode
display.
3. Select the paper size.
4. Press the E (Start) key on the operation panel to print the list.
5. After printing the list, exit copy mode by pressing the N (Interrupt) key on the
operation panel.
6. Exit SP mode.
A250 4-48 SM
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
⇒ US/Asia
Europe
(standard)
Europe
(option 1)
Europe
(option 2)
0 NA UK UK UK
1 FR DE DE DE
2 ES FR FR FR
3 IT IT IT
4 ES ES ES
5 NL SE CZ
6 NO PL
7 DK PT
8 FI HU
Service
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HU: Hungarian PL: Polish PT: Portuguese
1st digit 2nd digit 3rd digit
4th digit 5th digit 6th digit
7th digit 8th digit 9th digit
L
10th digit 11th digit (Not used)
SM 4-57 A250
Rev. 12/99 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
The level of the white standard pattern detected by the IPU (on the BICU
board) is too low.
Possible Causes:
• Exposure lamp defective
⇒ • BICU board defective
• Incorrect position of the white standard pattern
• Dirty white plate
• SBU board defective
SM 7-3 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250 - 006 12/06/99
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER - 3218
RICOH – Aficio 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
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PARTS
GENERAL:
To improve vertical transport, the Magnet Brackets will be modified.
The following Parts Correction is being issued for all Aficio 180 Parts Catalogs.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G6971261 A2502782 Bracket : Magnet 2 1 29 4
UNITS AFFECTED:
All copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Magnet Brackets
installed during production
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
0 OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and 2 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
NEW machines. OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
1 NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. 3 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
3/S Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
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STRIPPER PAWLS - To prevent the five Stripper Pawls from leaving marks
on copies, the mechanism has been modified so the Stripper Pawls apply
PARTS
pressure uniformly across the copy. The following parts updates are being
issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs. Please update your Parts Catalogs with
the following information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G0294151 Stripper Pawl Stopper 5 - 21 40
G0294134 Spring Plate 2 - 21 54
G0294176 Turn Roller – Exit Sub-Unit 2 - 21 49
H3062138 Roller – Stripper Pawls 5 3/S 21 57 *
H3062139 Stopper – Stripper Pawls –1 5 3/S 21 58 *
* Denotes new item number.
NOTE: If any of the three items in illustration A above (40, 54, or 49) need replacement, they must be
removed together and replaced with the two components labeled in illustration B above (57 and 58).
Continued…
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Roller – Stripper
Pawls and Stopper – Stripper Pawls installed during production.
• UPDATE 2: SPRING – FUSING - EXP – The tension of the Pressure Roller Springs
have been increased to ensure that copies are properly fed through the
Heat and Pressure Rollers. The following parts update is being issued for
all A250 Parts Catalogs. Please update your Parts Catalogs with the
following information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
A2504150 A2504156 Spring – Fusing – Exp 2 1 21 5
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new Spring – Fusing - Exp
installed during production.
Continued…
Tech Service Bulletin No. A250/B001 – 007
Page 3 of 3
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
A2502910 A2502920 Friction Pad – Manual Feed 1 1 23 23
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new Friction Pad – Manual
Feed installed during production.
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
0 NEW machines. 2 OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
1 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. 3 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
3/S previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 – 008 01/11/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218
RICOH – AFICIO 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
SERVICE
MANUAL
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
Service
Tables
printing
3. If a jam occurs while printing out a counter report,
the jam indication is displayed but soon disappears.
The machine then returns to the counter display
screen. In addition, if the paper end condition
occurs while the paper is being fed (after the start
key is pressed), the machine returns to the counter
display screen without properly displaying "Set A4
(81/2 X 11) paper in tray".
4. When a printer sort job and counter list job overlap
each other the counter list is not printed out.
5. When the memory becomes full during a copy job
using the "combine" function, the image being
printed at the time contains errors.
6. After setting several originals in the ADF and
scanning a fax cover sheet using Auto Document,
the operator exits the mode but cannot make copies
using the ADF.
7. Abnormal image occurs when an A5 sideways
original is enlarged to 8K (tray 3) using Auto-
Enlarge. A5 lengthwise prints out normally.
1. When using 8k or 16k sized paper, the logging data 2.21 H H1790900321
report (SMC) is printed out in Japanese.
2. Both edges of the hot roller may be hot when the
machine has been running for an extended time in
thick paper mode.
SM 4-61 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 01/2000
A250 4-62 SM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 – 009 01/11/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER –3215S
RICOH – AFICIO 150
SAVIN –2015DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
MANUAL
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
SERVICE
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
OVERALL INFORMATION
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
SERVICE TABLES
TROUBLESHOOTING
4. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 4.1
4.1 SC CODE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 4-1
ROM HISTORY
SM i A250/B001
Rev. 01/2000
⇒ 5. ROM HISTORY
5-1. ROM HISTORY
Description (P/N B001 5532) Version Serial #
Initial Production 1.01 B 1st Production
SM 5-1 B001
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 - 010 01/17/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218
RICOH – AFICIO 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
Note: This copy is intended as a master original
!
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
PARTS
UPDATE 1: LAMP STABILIZER – The Lamp Stabilizer has been reduced in size to aid
installation. The following part update is being issued for all A250 Parts
Catalogs. Please update your Parts Catalogs with the following information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
A2505735 A2505736 Xenon Lamp Stabilizer 1 0 13 8
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Xenon Lamp
Stabilizer installed during production.
Continued…
• UPDATE 2: COVER CUSHION – 5mm – Part of the Bottom Plate Lever Tray was hitting
the Front Cover when the Tray was closed. A Cushion has been attached to
the Front Cover to prevent any damage. The following part update is being
issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs. Please update your Parts Catalogs with
the following information.
REFERENCE
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY PAGE ITEM
A2501058 Cover Cushion – 5mm 1 41 31 *
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Cover Cushion
– 5mm installed during production.
Continued…
Tech Service Bulletin No. A250/B001 – 010
Page 3 of 4
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G0291080 G0291089 Grounding Plate (Charge) 1 1 25 7
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Grounding Plate
(Charge) installed during production.
Continued…
Tech Service Bulletin No. A250/B001 – 010
Page 4 of 4
• UPDATE 4: SHEET – BYPASS FEED TABLE – The Harness can become caught
between the Main Frame and the Bypass Feed Table. The shape of the
Sheet for the Bypass Feed Table has been changed to prevent this. The
following part update is being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs. Please
update your Parts Catalogs with the following information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
A2502958 A2502962 Sheet – Bypass Feed Table 1 1 29 27
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new Sheet - Bypass Feed
Table installed during production.
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
0 NEW machines. 2 OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
1 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. 3 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
3/S previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/BOO1 – 011 02/02/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218
RICOH – AFICIO 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
PARTS
GENERAL:
To prevent dislodging the Exit Sensor, a Retaining Plate and Screw were added to hold the Exit Sensor in
place. The following updates are being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs.
04503008B A2504131
REFERENCE
PART NUMBER. DESCRIPTION QTY PAGE ITEM
A2504131 Plate – Exit Sensor 0-1 21 55∗
∗ Denotes new item
UNITS AFFECTED:
All copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style plate and screw
installed during production.
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
GENERAL:
PARTS
The following parts corrections are being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs.
22
13
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY PAGE ITEM
A2501470 A2505190 PCB Operation Panel 1 11 13
A2501490 LCD 1 11 22∗
04513008B 04503008B Tapping Screw – M3x8 1 15 102
∗ Denotes new item
UNITS AFFECTED:
GENERAL:
!
PARTS
The following Corrections are being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs.
• UPDATE 1: Discharge Brush – The Discharge Brush part number has changed due
to a change in the vendor.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G0293863 G0293967 Discharge Brush 1 0 33 16
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new Discharge Brush
installed during production.
Continued…
• UPDATE 1: Lower Holder – Printer – The bracket has been changed to reduce the
possibility of noise due to vibration.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
A2501039 A2501050 Lower Holder – Printer 1 1 41 8
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Lower Printer
Holder installed during production.
!
SYMPTOM:
MECHANICAL
The screw holes in the Pressure Roller Case are stripped after rebuilding the Fusing Unit.
CAUSE:
The Fusing Unit Base is made of plastic. If too much torque is applied to the screws that secure the
Pressure Roller Case and Hot Roller Unit, the plastic mountings for the screw holes will become stripped.
SOLUTION:
Since the screw holes in the Pressure Roller Case are now stripped, larger screws need to be used. Replace
the Tapping Screws M3x10 with Tapping Screws M3x14 (P/N 04503014B) and apply only sufficient torque to
the Screws M3x14 when tightening or loosing them. The metal screws tend to grind or strip the plastic screw
holes. Therefore, be careful to apply a gentile amount of torque to these screws.
GENERAL:
!
PARTS
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
The Screw for the Thermistor has been modified and given a new part number. The Screw was modified
because the screw insert was changed from a molded to a metal type. Because of this modification, the
Thermistor Shield is no longer required and has been deleted. The following parts updates are being issued
for all A250 Parts Catalogs. Please update your Parts Catalogs with the following information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G0294159 G0294158 Screw – M3x3 1 1 21 51
G0294154 Delete Thermistor Shield 1→0 - 21 13
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Screw – M3x3
installed during production and the Thermistor Shield not installed.
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
0 NEW machines. 2 OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
1 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. 3 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
3/S previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
MANUAL
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin package
SERVICE
contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Fax Forwarding Selects whether the fax mode key is accepted 0: No
Mode when an SC has occurred. 1: Yes
When an SC occurs while there are received fax
5-930* messages in the SAF memory, change the
value to “1”. Then access facsimile mode. Then
forward the incoming data to another fax
machine by using the fax mode bit switches.
Image Rotation Selects whether the image can be rotated or not. 0: Enabled
5-940*
Mode 1: Disabled
APS Mode Selects whether APS mode is selected as the 0: Disabled
5-944*
Setting power-up default. 1: Enabled
Auto Off Selects whether auto shut off is disabled when 0: No
Disabling there are sheets in the exit tray. 1: Yes
If the LED does not light when paper enters the
tray, the user cannot see easily if paper is there
or not.
5-946* 1: For machines with no fax/printer option, the
machine does not do auto shut off (with the
fax/printer option, the machine will go to sleep
Service
mode but the LED still works).
Tables
0: For machines with a fax/printer option, the
machine does not light the exit tray LED even
in sleep mode.
By-pass LG Selects whether the machine can detect LG 0: No
5-950*
Size Detection paper or not in the by-pass tray. 1: Yes
Inter Leaves Selects the interleave count when interleave 1 ~ 20
Count Setting mode is selected with User Tool (System 1
5-951* Settings - Print Priority).In interleave mode, the pages/step
machine will print 5 pages of one job, then 5 5 pages
pages of the other job, and so on.
8K/16K Specifies whether the machine selects 8K paper 0: No
Detection if the original is A3 or B4. If “Yes” is selected, 8K 1: Yes
1
(A3/B4 → 8K) is selected automatically when the APS sensors
detect an A3 or B4 original.
8K/16K Specifies whether the machine selects 16K 0: No
Detection lengthwise paper if the original is B5 or A4 1: Yes
⇒ 5-955
2 (B5T/A4T →
16KT)
lengthwise. If “Yes” is selected, 16K lengthwise
is selected automatically when the APS sensors
detect a B5 or A4 lengthwise original.
8K/16K Specifies whether the machine selects 16K 0: No
Detection sideways paper if the original is B5 or A4 1: Yes
3 (B5Y/A4Y → sideways. If “Yes” is selected, 16K sideways is
16KY) selected automatically when the APS sensors
detect a B5 or A4 sideways original.
VRAM Data This is for the designer’s test purposes. 0: No
5-991
Download Do not change the value. 1: Yes
SMC Printing Prints the machine status history data list. See 1: SP
the “System Parameter And Data Lists” section 2: UP
5-992 for how to print the lists. 3: Log
“5” is for facsimile transmission. 4: All
5: Big Font
SM 4-31 A250
Rev. 02/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
L 1 L2 L3 L 4
S1
S2
A250M604.WMF
1 2 3
Service
Tables
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 1/2 " x 14"!
L3 L1 S1
L4 L2 S2
NOTE: The length sensors L1 and L2 are used only for A4/A3 version machines.
SM 4-55 A250
Rev. 02/2000 ROM HISTORY
Service
Tables
printing
3. If a jam occurs while printing out a counter report,
the jam indication is displayed but soon disappears.
The machine then returns to the counter display
screen. In addition, if the paper end condition
occurs while the paper is being fed (after the start
key is pressed), the machine returns to the counter
display screen without properly displaying "Set A4
(81/2 X 11) paper in tray".
4. When a printer sort job and counter list job overlap
each other the counter list is not printed out.
5. When the memory becomes full during a copy job
using the "combine" function, the image being
printed at that time will contain errors.
6. After setting several originals in the ADF and
scanning a fax cover sheet using Auto Document,
the operator exits the mode but cannot make copies
using the ADF.
7. Abnormal image occurs when an A5 sideways
original is enlarged to 8K (tray 3) using Auto-
Enlarge. A5 lengthwise prints out normally.
1. When using 8k or 16k sized paper, the logging data 2.21 H Aug. ’99 Prod.
report (SMC) is printed out in Japanese.
2. Both edges of the hot roller may be hot when the
machine has been running for an extended time in
thick paper mode.
SM 4-61 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 02/2000
A250 4-62 SM
SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS Rev. 02/2000
A250 7-8 SM
Rev. 02/2000 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
SM 7-9 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 - 017 02/18/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3215S
RICOH – AFICIO 150
SAVIN – 2015DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
MANUAL
The Service Manual page listed below must be replaced with the page supplied. Each bulletin package
SERVICE
contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
5. ROM HISTORY
5-1. ROM HISTORY
Description (P/N B001 5532) Version Production
SM 5-1 B001
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 - 018 03/21/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218
RICOH– AFICIO 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
GENERAL:
PARTS
To eliminate Toner Marks, the Fusing Unit has been modified so that the paper enters at a reduced angle
(changed from 20 degrees to 5 degrees). The following Parts modifications are being issued for all A250
Parts Catalogs..
Continued…
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G0294106 A2504105 Pressure Roller Case 1 3/S 21 8
G0294064 A2504064 Fusing Entrance Guide 1 3/S 21 7
G0294116 A2504116 Ground Plate 1 3/S 21 17
G0294135 A2504135 Pressure Roller Lever 2 3/S 21 6
A2504136 A2504138 Pressure Release Lever – Rear 1 3/S 21 9
A2504137 A2504139 Pressure Release Lever – Front 1 3/S 21 12
G0294150 A2504150 Pressure Spring 2 3/S 21 5
G0294174 Pressure Roller Bushing 2 3/S 21 10
A2504177 Pressure Roller Bushing – Front 1 3/S 21 10
A2504178 Pressure Roller Bushing – Rear 1 3/S 21 56
G0294187 A2504187 Exit Guide Plate 1 3/S 21 21
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style parts installed during
production.
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
0 OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and 2 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
NEW machines. OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
1 NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. 3 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
3/S Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 – 019 03/28/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218/3215S
RICOH – AFICIO 180/150
SAVIN – 9918DP/2015DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
SERVICE
MANUAL
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
• 4-8, 9, 10, 11, 27, 30, 35, 36 and 37 Updated Information (SP Tables)
• 4-49 Updated Information (Memory All Clear)
• 7-1 Updated Information (Troubleshooting)
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(S Size Comeback T - 1) Adjusts the upper lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper of the same 300 ms
size as or smaller than the small size
threshold set with SP1-908-8. The
4
motor rotates forward when the
remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP1-908-6.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(M Size Comeback T - 1) Adjusts the upper lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper sizes larger 0 ms
than the small size threshold set with
SP1-908-8, up to and including the
middle size threshold set with
SP1-908-9.
The motor rotates forward when the
5 remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP1-908-7.
If a middle size threshold is not
stored with SP1-908-9, this SP is not
used (with the default settings, this
SP is not used in this machine).
1-908* See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(S Size Ret. Amount - 1) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
6 limit for use with SP1-908-4. 1: Near End
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for 2: 25%
details on SP1-908. 3: 75%
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Ret. Amount - 1) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
limit for use with SP1-908-5. 1: Near End
7 With the default settings, this SP is 2: 25%
not used in this machine. 3: 75%
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
⇒
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(S Size Setting - 1) Selects the small size threshold for (Not use)
the upper tray. 1: HLT/A5
“0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
NOTE: The “T” after A4 used. 3: LG, LTT
8 and LT refer to length- 4: DLT, LT
The size used by SP1-908 is
wise feeding direction. determined by paper width. See 5: A3,A4
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
A250 4-8 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
⇒
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Setting - 1) Selects the middle size threshold for (Not use)
the upper tray. 1: HLT/A5
NOTE: The “T” after A4 “0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
and LT refer to length- used. 3: LG, LTT
wise feeding direction. With the default settings, this SP is 4: DLT, LT
9 not used in this machine. 5: A3, A4
The value must be larger than the
small size threshold (SP1-908-8).
The size used by SP1-908 is
determined by paper width. See
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(N Size Back Time - 2) If a middle size threshold is not 1 ms/step
stored with SP1-908-18, this SP 300 ms
adjusts the lower lift motor reverse
time for paper sizes larger than the
small size threshold set with
10 SP1-908-17.
If a middle size threshold is stored
Service
Tables
with SP1-908-18, then this SP
adjusts the motor reverse time for
1-908* sizes larger than the middle size.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(S Size Back Time - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor reverse 1 ms/step
time for paper of the same size as or 600 ms
11 smaller than the small size threshold
set with SP1-908-17.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(M Size Back Time - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor reverse 1 ms/step
time for paper sizes larger than the 100 ms
small size threshold set with
SP1-908-17, up to and including the
middle size threshold set with
12 SP1-908-18.
If a middle size threshold is not
stored with SP1-908-18, this SP is
not used (with the default settings,
this SP is not used in this machine).
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
SM 4-9 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 03/2000
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(S Size Comeback T - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper of the same 300 ms
size as or smaller than the small size
threshold set with SP1-908-17. The
13
motor rotates forward when the
remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP1-908-15.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0 ~ 9000
(M Size Comeback T - 2) Adjusts the lower lift motor forward 1 ms/step
rotation time for paper sizes larger 0 ms
than the small size threshold set with
SP1-908-17, up to and including the
middle size threshold set with
SP1-908-18.
The motor rotates forward when the
14 remaining paper is lower than the
value of SP 1-908-16.
If a middle size threshold is not
stored with SP1-908-18, this SP is
not used (with the default settings,
this SP is not used in this machine).
1-908* See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(S Size Ret. Amount - 2) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
15 limit for use with SP1-908-13. 1: Near End
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for 2: 25%
details on SP1-908. 3: 75%
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Ret. Amount - 2) Selects the remaining paper amount (Empty)
limit for use with SP1-908-14. 1: Near End
16 With the default settings, this SP is 2: 25%
not used in this machine. 3: 75%
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
⇒ (S Size Setting - 2) Selects the small size threshold for
the lower tray.
(Not use)
1: HLT/A5
NOTE: The “T” after A4 “0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
and LT refer to length- used. 3: LG, LTT
17 4: DLT, LT
wise feeding direction. The size used by SP1-908 is
determined by paper width. See 5: A3, A4
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
A250 4-10 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
⇒
Paper Tray Adj. Optional Paper Tray Unit Only: 0: Non
(M Size Setting - 2) Selects the middle size threshold for (Not use)
the lower tray. 1: HLT/A5
“0” means that this setting is not 2: A4T
NOTE: The “T” after A4 used. 3: Lg, LTT
and LT refer to length- With the default settings, this SP is 4: DLT, LT
1-908* 18 wise feeding direction. not used in this machine. 5: A3, A4
The value must be larger than the
small size threshold (SP1-908-17).
The size used by SP1-908 is
determined by paper width. See
“Option - Paper Tray Unit” for details
on SP1-908.
Tray Motor Reverse Adjusts the tray motor reverse time. 0 ~ 9000
Time The tray motor reverses when the 1 ms/step
tray is pulled out. The tray can be 1700 ms
1-909* put back in the machine without
damage while the motor reverses.
See “Option - Paper Tray Unit” for
details on SP1-908.
Charge Roller Bias Adjusts the voltage applied to the 0 ~ –1500
Service
Tables
2-001* Adjustment charge roller. 1 V/step
Do not change the value. –600 V
Erase Margin Adjusts the leading edge erase 0~9
Adjustment margin. 1 mm/step
1 (Leading Edge) The specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See 2 mm
“Replacement and Adjustment -
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Erase Margin Adjusts the trailing edge erase 0~9
Adjustment margin. 1 mm/step
(Trailing Edge) The specification is more than 0.5 3 mm
2
mm. See “Replacement and
Adjustment - Copy Adjustment” for
2-101*
details.
Erase Margin Adjusts the left edge erase margin. 0~9
3
Adjustment The specification is 2 ± 1.5 mm. See 1 mm/step
(Left Side) “Replacement and Adjustment - 2 mm
Copy Adjustment” for details.
Erase Margin Adjusts the right edge erase margin. 0~9
Adjustment The specification is more than 0.5 1 mm/step
4 (Right Side) mm. See “Replacement and 2 mm
Adjustment - Copy Adjustment” for
details.
LD Power Adjustment Adjusts the LD power. 0 ~ 255
2-103* Do not change the value. 1 /step
129
ID Adj. for Test Pattern Adjusts the image density level for 0 ~ 255
2-106* black pixels on test pattern printouts 1 /step
(patterns are made with SP5-902). 255
SM 4-11 A250
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
User Code Mode Selects whether the user code 0: No
(Copier) feature is enabled in copy mode or 1: Yes
1 not.
If this value is changed, the user tool
setting is also changed.
⇒
User Code Mode (Fax) This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-401* change the value.
2
If this value is changed, the user tool
setting is also changed.
User Code Mode This SP is for Japan only. Do not
(Printer) change the value.
3
If this value is changed, the user tool
setting is also changed.
Jam Alarm Setting This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-504*
change the value.
Paper/Toner Alarm This SP is for Japan only. Do not
1
(Paper) change the value.
5-507*
Paper/Toner Alarm
2
(Toner)
Service
Tables
1 CE Call (Jam Level 1) This SP is for Japan only. Do not
5-508* 2 CE Call (Jam Level 2) change the value.
3 CE Call (Door Open)
Memory All Clear Resets all software counters. Also,
returns all modes and adjustments to
the default settings.
See the “Memory All Clear” section
for how to use this SP mode
correctly.
5-801
Normally, this SP mode should
not be used.
It is used only after replacing the
NVRAM or when the copier
malfunctions due to a damaged
NVRAM.
Free Run Performs a free run for both the 0: No
scanner and the printer. 1: Yes
5-802 After selecting “1”, press “OK” or the
! key twice to start this feature.
Press the " (Clear/Stop) key to
stop.
Input Check Displays signals received from
sensors and switches.
5-803 Press the # (Clear Modes) key to
exit the program. See the “Input
Check” section for details.
Output Check Turns on electrical components
individually for test purposes.
5-804 See the “Output Check” section for
details.
SM 4-27 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 03/2000
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Exhaust Fan Control Inputs the fan control timer for 30 ~ 120
Timer energy saver mode. 1 s/step
The fan slows down after this time 30 s
has passed since the end of a job.
5-906* The fan stops after this time has
passed since any of the following
conditions occurred:
After entering sleep mode
(fax/printer installed)
After entering an SC condition.
Plug & Play Setting Selects the brand name and the production name for
the Plug and Play function of Windows 95/98.
These are registered in the NVRAM. If the NVRAM is
defective, these names should be registered again.
5-907
⇒ Press the “Photo mode” key and then the “OK” key
or ! key at the same time to register the setting. If
the setting was successful, the beeper will sound 5
times. If it failed, the beeper will sound only twice.
Maintenance LED Selects whether the maintenance 0: No
Display LED blinks when the PM interval 1: Yes
expires.
5-908* When installing the machine, if the
customer requires that the
maintenance LED blinks, select
“Yes”. The PM alarm interval is set
with SP5-912.
APS A4/LT Sideways Specifies whether the machine 0: No
Priority selects LT sideways paper if the 1: Yes
original is A4.
In inch models, if “Yes” is selected,
LT sideways is selected
5-911* automatically when the APS sensors
detect an A4 sideways original.
In mm models, if “Yes” is selected,
A4 sideways is selected
automatically when the APS sensors
detect an LT sideways original.
Maintenance Alarm Inputs the PM alarm interval. 1 ~ 255
Interval When the machine reaches the 1k
5-912* value, the Maintenance LED will light sheets/step
to inform the user. The value is used 100 k sheets
SP5-908.
UP Mode Data Reset Resets the user tool data. 0: No
Except for the user codes, key 1: Yes
5-913
operator code, and key operator
printer counter.
Printer Counter Display Selects whether the printer counter 0: No
is displayed in the LCD or not. 1: Yes
5-914*
If this is “0”, it does not display or
print out in the counter print out.
5-925 Serial Number Display Displays the serial number.
A250 4-30 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Total Jams by Location Displays the total number of paper
1
(A Jam) jams by location.
Total Jams by Location
2
(B Jam)
Total Jams by Location
3
(C Jam)
Total Jams by Location
4
(R Jam)
7-504*
Total Jams by Location
5
(Y Jam)
Total Jams by Location
6
(1st)
Total Jams by Location
7
(2nd)
Total Jams by Location
8
(3rd)
Total Jams by Location Displays the total number of paper
7-504* 9
(By-pass) jams by location.
ROM Displays the ROM version.
1 Version/Connection
Service
Tables
(Main Control)
ROM
2 Version/Connection
(BiCU)
ROM
3 Version/Connection
(FAX Control)
ROM
4 Version/Connection
(Printer Control)
ROM
7-801
5 Version/Connection
(ADF Control)
ROM Displays the whether an option is
6
Version/Connection (PI) connected or not.
ROM NOTE: SP7-801-6 is used only for
7 Version/Connection the Japanese version.
(Memory)
ROM
8 Version/Connection
(1 Bin Tray)
ROM
9 Version/Connection
(Paper Tray Unit)
SC/Jam Counter Reset Resets the SC and jam counters. 0: No
Press down the “Photo mode” key 1: Yes
⇒ 7-807
and then the “OK” or ! key at the
same time to reset the counters. If
the reset was successful, the beeper
will sound 5 times. If it failed, the
beeper will sound only twice.
SM 4-35 A250
SERVICE PROGRAM MODE Rev. 03/2000
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Resets Counters Resets the counters except for the 0: No
total counter (SP7-003) and the 1: Yes
timer counter (SP7-991).
⇒
Press the “Photo mode” key and
7-808 then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counters. If the
reset was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Key Operator Code Resets the key operator code. 0: No
Reset Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒ 7-810
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the code. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Total Counter Reset Resets the electrical total counter. 0: No
Usually, this SP mode is done at 1: Yes
installation. This SP mode is
effective only once, when the
⇒ 7-825
counter has a negative value.
Press the “Photo mode” key and
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
SC History Display Displays the last twenty SC codes 0: No
7-901*
that have occurred. 1: Yes
SC History Clear Resets the SC history. 0: No
1: Yes
⇒
Press the “Photo mode” key and
7-902 then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Copy Jam History Displays the copy jams that have 0: No
7-903*
Display occurred. 1: Yes
Copy Jam History Clear Resets the copy jam history. 0: No
Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒ 7-904
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Orig. Jam History Displays the original jams that have 0: No
7-905
Display occurred. 1: Yes
A250 4-36 SM
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Mode No.
Class Class Function Settings
1 and 2 3
Orig. Jam History Clear Resets the original jam history. 0: No
Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒ 7-906
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Timer Counter Reset Resets the timer counter (SP7-991). 0: No
Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
7-907 time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Maintenance Count. Displays the value of the
7-908* Display maintenance counter (number of
copies since the last PM).
Maintenance Count. Resets the maintenance counter. 0: No
Reset Press the “Photo mode” key and 1: Yes
⇒
then the “OK” or ! key at the same
Service
Tables
7-909 time to reset the counter. If the reset
was successful, the beeper will
sound 5 times. If it failed, the beeper
will sound only twice.
Timer Counter Display Displays the total time that the main
7-991*
switch has been turned on.
SM 4-37 A250
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Service
Tables
(If the operation was successful, the beeper will sound 5 times. If it failed, the
beeper will sound only twice.)
5. Turn the main switch off and back on.
6. Download the NVRAM data from a flash memory card (see NVRAM Data
Download).
SM 4-49 A250
Rev. 03/2000 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS
7.1.1 SUMMARY
There are 4 levels of service call conditions
Level Definition Reset Procedure
To prevent the machine from being Enter SP mode, then turn the main
damaged, the SC can only be reset by a power switch off and on.
A
service representative (see the notes
below). The copier is not operational.
Turning the main power switch off and on Turn the operation switch or main
can reset the SC if incorrect sensor power switch off and on.
B detection caused the SC. Turning the main power switch off
and on can only reset a level B
SC.
The copier works normally except for the Turn the operation switch off and
C
unit related to the service call. on.
The SC history is updated. The machine The SC is not displayed. All that
D operates as usual. happens is that the SC history is
updated.
NOTE: 1) If the problem concerns electrical circuit boards, first disconnect then
reconnect the connectors before replacing the PCBs.
2) If the problem concerns a motor lock, first check the mechanical load
before replacing motors or sensors.
⇒ 3) To reset a level “A” SC, enter SP5-810 (SC code reset) and select “1”.
Next, depress the “Photo mode” key. While depressing the “Photo
mode” key, depress the ! key at the same time and hold both keys for
at least 3 seconds (it is not necessary to turn the main switch off and
on). If the machine beeps 5 times, the reset was successful. If it only
beeps twice, the reset failed, and you need to try the reset procedure
again.
4) When a level A or B SC occurs while in SP mode, the display does not
indicate the SC number. If this occurs, check the SC number after
exiting SP mode. This does not apply to level B codes.
shooting
Trouble-
SM 7-1 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 – 020 03/28/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218/3215S
RICOH – AFICIO 180/150
SAVIN – 9918DP/2015DP
!
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
PARTS
The tension of the Pickoff Pawl Spring has been increased to prevent the copy from being mis-fed at the
Fusing Unit. The following part update is being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs. Please update your
Parts Catalogs with the following information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G0294143 A2504143 Pickoff Pawl Spring 1 1 21 31
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Pickoff Pawl
Spring installed during production.
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GENERAL:
PARTS
The following Parts Updates are being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs.
• UPDATE 1: A250 Registration Frame – Please add the Registration Frame section to
your parts catalog.
REFERENCE
NEW PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY PAGE ITEM
A2501164 Frame Registration 1 23 30
Continued…
• UPDATE 2: Paper Tray – Due to a vender changed for the Paper Tray and Tray Lift
Shaft the part number have also changed.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY PAGE ITEM
A2502815 A2502828 Lift Tray Shaft 1 27 17
A2502800 A2502830 Paper Tray 1 27 8
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new Paper Tray and Tray
lift Shaft installed during production.
!
GENERAL:
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PARTS
To prevent the Registration Feeler from becoming dislodged, a new style Registration Feeler is now
available. The following part update is being issued for all A250/B001 Parts Catalogs. Please update your
Parts Catalogs with the following information.
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
G0292556 A2502659 Registration Feeler 1 1 23 21
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250/B001 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style
Registration Feeler installed during production.
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GENERAL:
PARTS
The following parts updates are being issued for all A250/B001 Parts Catalogs.
• UPDATE 1: Gear: C-6 – Gear C-6 has been modified to prevent abnormal sounds.
The following part update is being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs.
Please update your parts catalog with the following information.
Continued…
• UPDATE 2: Tapping Screw – M3x14 – To prevent damage to the plastic screw holes, the
length of the Tapping Screw has been increased from 10 to 14 mm. The
following part update is being issued for all A250/B001Parts Catalogs. Please
update your parts catalog with the following information.
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250/B001 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Tapping
Screw – M3x14 installed during production.
Continued…
Tech Service Bulletin No. A250/B001 – 023
Page 3 of 3
• UPDATE 3: Positioning Bracket – The shape of the Positioning Bracket has been modified
to facilitate assembly. The following part update is being issued for all A250
Parts Catalogs. Please update your parts catalog with the following information.
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250/B001 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style
Positioning Bracket installed during production.
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
0 NEW machines.
2 OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
1 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. 3 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
3/S previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A250/B001 - 024 05/15/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – 3218
RICOH – AFICIO 180
SAVIN – 9918DP
GENERAL:
To prevent the scraping / deformation of the Pressure Release Lever tip, the following part has changed.
!
The following part corrections are being issued for all A250 Parts Catalogs.
PARTS
REFERENCE
OLD PART NO. NEW PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY INT PAGE ITEM
A2504017 A2504018 Fusing Unit – 120V 1 0 21 1
A2504027 A2504028 Fusing Unit – 220V 1 0 21 1
UNITS AFFECTED:
All A250 copiers manufactured after the Serial Numbers listed below will have the new style Fusing Unit
installed during production.
INTERCHANGEABILITY CHART:
OLD and NEW parts can be used in both OLD and NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
0 NEW machines. 2 OLD parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines.
NEW parts can be used in OLD and NEW machines. OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines.
1 OLD parts CAN NOT be used in NEW machines. 3 NEW parts CAN NOT be used in OLD machines.
Must be installed as a set on units manufactured prior to the S/N cut-in. On units manufactured after the S/N cut-in or
3/S previously modified, use the new part numbers individually.
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin package
!
contains 1 set of replacement pages.
MANUAL
SERVICE
PAGES:
TROUBLESHOOTING
7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 7-1
7.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1 SUMMARY....................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 SC CODE DESCRIPTIONS............................................................. 7-2
7.2 BLOWN FUSE TABLE............................................................................ 7-10
7.3 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DEFECTS................................................ 7-10
7.3.1 SWITCHES .................................................................................... 7-10
7.3.2 SENSORS ..................................................................................... 7-11
7.4 COPY QUALITY ..................................................................................... 7-12
7.4.1 LOW IMAGE DENSITY.................................................................. 7-12
7.5 FIRMWARE HISTORY ........................................................................... 7-14
7.5.1 A250 FIRMWARE MODIFICATION HISTORY .............................. 7-14
SM v A250
Rev. 05/2000
A250 vi SM
FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2000
A250 7-14 SM
Rev. 05/2000 FIRMWARE HISTORY
• When using 8k or 16k sized paper, the A2505532 H August 1999 2.21
logging data report (SMC) is printed out Production
in Japanese.
• When the Energy Saver Mode key is A2505532 J October 1999 2.27
pressed while a print job is being done in Production
the background, the machine will go into
Energy Saver Mode. However when the
operator releases the mode and returns
to the system settings or copy features
(both inside user tools), a message is
displayed asking the operator to wait and
the machine returns to the main copy
screen (although it is still in user tools).
The LED for the user tools key is lit, and
shooting
Trouble-
SM 7-15 A250
FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2000
A250 7-16 SM
Rev. 05/2000 FIRMWARE HISTORY
• The detection conditions for SC546 have A2505532 K May 2000 2.33
been changed as follows: Production
• Old:
1. Detection during warm-up, standby
and Energy Saver Mode.
2. After the fusing lamp has been on for
8 seconds, the fusing temperature fails
to rise 3 •C or more within any of the 5-
second detection intervals.
• New:
1. Detection during warm-up only.
2. After the fusing lamp has been on for
8 seconds, the fusing temperature fails
to rise 3°C or more within any of the 10-
second detection intervals.
• There are two detection’s for SC546. A2505532 L May 2000 2.34
Production
• 1. After the Fusing Lamp has been on for
8 seconds, the fusing temperature fails
to rise 3 •C or more within any of the 10-
second detection intervals.
shooting
Trouble-
SM 7-17 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: A891 – 001 12/23/99
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – FAX OPTION for 3218
RICOH – FAX OPTION for AFICIO 180
SAVIN – FAX OPTION for 9918DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
The Service Manual page listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
SERVICE
MANUAL
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
A891R525.TIF
After the machine updates the ROM data,
the message on the right appears.
FAX UNIT
A891R526.TIF
disconnect the flash memory card.
A891
⇒ 9. Turn SW1 off.
10. Turn the machine back on.
11. Print the system parameter list to check if the new ROM version is printed.
SM 6-7 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: B305 – 001 12/23/99
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – PRINTER OPTION for 3218
RICOH – PRINTER OPTION for AFICIO 180
SAVIN – PRINTER OPTION for 9918DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
The Service Manual page listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
SERVICE
MANUAL
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
6. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................. 6-1
6.1 SC CODES ............................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 ERROR CODES ....................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 LED DISPLAY........................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.1 LOCATION....................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.2 FATAL ERROR................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 ROM HISTORY......................................................................................... 6-4
A250 ii SM
Rev. 12/99 ROM HISTORY
SM 6-5 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 12/99
A250 6-6 SM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: B305 – 002 02/22/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – PRINTER OPTION for 3218/3215S
RICOH – PRINTER OPTION for AFICIO 180/150
SAVIN – PRINTER OPTION for 9918DP/2015DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
The Service Manual page listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
SERVICE
MANUAL
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
SM 6-5 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 02/2000
A250 6-6 SM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: B305 - 003 03/27/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – PRINTER CONTROLLER for 3218
RICOH – PRINTER CONTROLLER for AFICIO 180
SAVIN – PRINTER CONTROLLER for 9918DP
!
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
MANUAL
SERVICE
GENERAL:
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the page supplied. Each bulletin package
contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
⇒ 3003
or
A damaged cluster was found on
the HDD.
The damaged cluster is automatically
marked as “bad”.
3004 If this error is frequent, format the HDD.
47xx Controller ASIC error. Replace the controller.
LED 2
LED 1
B305T501.WMF
A250 6-2 SM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: B305 – 004 04/20/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
GESTETNER – PRINTER OPTION for 3218
RICOH – PRINTER OPTION for AFICIO 180
SAVIN – PRINTER OPTION for 9918DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
The Service Manual page listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin
SERVICE
MANUAL
package contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
6. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 6-1
6.1 SC CODES ............................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 ERROR CODES ....................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 LED DISPLAY........................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.1 LOCATION....................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.2 FATAL ERROR................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 ROM HISTORY......................................................................................... 6-5
6.4.1 ROM HISTORY – B305 .................................................................... 6-5
A250 ii SM
Rev. 04/2000 ROM HISTORY
SM 6-5 A250
ROM HISTORY Rev. 04/2000
A250 6-6 SM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: B305 - 005 05/17/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
MODEL:
GESTETNER – PRINTER CONTROLLER for 3222/3227
RICOH – PRINTER CONTROLLER for AFICIO 180/150
SAVIN – PRINTER CONTROLLER for 9918DP/2015DP
!
FIRMWARE
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
BACKGROUND:
This bulletin is to inform you of the possibility of compatibility issues with the Printer Hard Disk Type 185
(G690). The production of 1.6 GB Hard Disk Drives (HDD) will be discontinued in March 2000 and a new 6.0
GB HDD will be used in production starting in April 2000. When the new style 6.0 GB HDD is installed in the
machine using Controller Firmware prior to version 1.2.9, an error may occur.
NOTE: Controller Firmware has been modified from January 2000 production, therefore these B305’s are
compatible with both the old style 1.6 GB and the new style 6.0 GB Hard Disk Drives.
SYMPTOM:
The B305 may not be able to detect the HDD during the power on Self-Diagnostic Test. A SC2001 3003
(HDD Error) will be displayed.
TEMPORARY SOLUTION:
Turn the Main Switch off and then on. If the problem persists, try turning off and on again. Once the
machine detects the HDD properly (No error message is displayed), there are no problems related to the
HDD of the B305.
PERMANENT SOLUTION:
The Controller Firmware revision F (file name B305_136.EXE) can be downloaded through the Ricoh
Technical Services FTP Site http://tsc.ricohcorp.com.
NOTE: Refer to Facts Line Bulletin # FL002 for more information about the FTP Internet Web Site.
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin package
!
contains 1 set of replacement pages.
MANUAL
SERVICE
PAGES:
Controller
Printer
B305
SM 6-7 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: B307 – 001 05/19/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
MODEL:
GESTETNER – NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD for 3218/3215S
RICOH - NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD for AFICIO 180/150
SAVIN - NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD for 9918DP/2015DP
GENERAL:
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!
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MANUAL
contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................ 2-1
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................2-1
2.2 UTILITY SOFTWARE SETUP ...................................................................2-1
2.2.1 PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMIN..................................................2-1
2.2.2 WEB STATUS MONITOR ................................................................2-2
2.3 SETTING UP THE NIB FOR VARIOUS NETWORKS...............................2-2
2.3.1 NETWARE NETWORKS ..................................................................2-3
2.3.2 TCP/IP NETWORKS ........................................................................2-3
Possible Problems with DHCP Parameter Settings ..............................2-4
2.3.3 NETBEUI NETWORKS ....................................................................2-4
2.3.4 APPLETALK (ETHERTALK) NETWORKS ........................................2-5
SM i A250
FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2000
A250 4-2 SM
Rev. 05/2000 TROUBLESHOOTING
Board B307
Interface
Network
SM 4-3 A250
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
BULLETIN NUMBER: B307 – 002 05/19/2000
APPLICABLE MODEL:
MODEL:
GESTETNER – NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD for 3222/3227
RICOH - NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD for AFICIO 220/270
SAVIN - NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD for 9922DP/9927DP
GENERAL:
for reproduction of additional bulletins.
!
The Service Manual pages listed below must be replaced with the pages supplied. Each bulletin package
SERVICE
MANUAL
contains 1 set of replacement pages.
PAGES:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................ 2-1
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................2-1
2.2 UTILITY SOFTWARE SETUP ....................................................................2-1
2.2.1 PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMIN...................................................2-1
2.2.2 WEB STATUS MONITOR .................................................................2-1
2.3 SETTING UP THE NIB FOR VARIOUS NETWORKS................................2-2
2.3.1 NETWARE NETWORKS ...................................................................2-2
2.3.2 TCP/IP NETWORKS .........................................................................2-3
Possible Problems with DHCP Parameter Settings ..............................2-4
2.3.3 NETBEUI NETWORKS .....................................................................2-4
2.3.4 APPLETALK (ETHERTALK) NETWORKS ........................................2-5
i
FIRMWARE HISTORY Rev. 05/2000
A265/A267 4-2 SM
Rev. 05/2000 TROUBLESHOOTING
Board B307
Interface
Network
SM 4-3 A265/A267