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Contents
Initialization Operations ................................................................................................................. 16-2
1. Overall Initialization Operation .......................................................................................... 16-2
2. Individual Initialization Operations .................................................................................... 16-3
[Thermal Print Head Initialization Operation] ............................................................. 16-3
[Master Compression Plate Initialization Operation] .................................................. 16-4
[Paper Ejection Wing Initialization Operation] ............................................................ 16-5
[Clamp Unit Home Positioning Operation] ................................................................. 16-6
[Vertical Printing Position Initialization Operation] ...................................................... 16-6
[Pressure Initialization Operation] .............................................................................. 16-7
Printing Operations ........................................................................................................................ 16-9
1. Normal Overall Printing Operation .................................................................................... 16-9
2. Individual Printing Operations ......................................................................................... 16-10
[Print Start Operation] .............................................................................................. 16-10
[Print In Progress - End Operation] ......................................................................... 16-12
[Three-Cycle No-Paper Pickup Operation] .............................................................. 16-14
3. Elevator Operations ........................................................................................................ 16-16
[Elevator Raise Operation] ...................................................................................... 16-16
[Elevator Lower Operation] ...................................................................................... 16-17
[Elevator Servo Operation] ...................................................................................... 16-18
4. Print Drum Peripheral Operations .................................................................................. 16-19
[Clamp Release] ...................................................................................................... 16-19
[Master Clamp Operation] ....................................................................................... 16-20
[Inking Operation (No Ink Detection)] ...................................................................... 16-21
[Inking Operation (Overflow Detection)] ................................................................... 16-21
[Print Drum Solenoid Lock Release] ........................................................................ 16-22
5. Print Adjustment Operations ........................................................................................... 16-23
[Print Speed Change] .............................................................................................. 16-23
[Print Density Change] ............................................................................................. 16-23
[Vertical Print Positioning Operation] ....................................................................... 16-24
Master Removal Operations ........................................................................................................ 16-25
1. Overall Timing in Normal Master Making ........................................................................ 16-25
2. Individual Master Removal Operations ........................................................................... 16-26
[Removed Master Vertical Transport Operation] ...................................................... 16-26
[Disposed Master Compressing Operation] ............................................................. 16-27
Master Making Operation ............................................................................................................. 16-28
1. Overall Timing in Normal Master Making ........................................................................ 16-28
2. Individual Master Making Operation ............................................................................... 16-29
[Thermal Print Head Compression Operation] ......................................................... 16-29
[Thermal Print Head Release Operation] ................................................................. 16-29
[Master Positioning Operation] ................................................................................ 16-30
[Master Cutting Operation] ...................................................................................... 16-31
[Master Making Operation] ...................................................................................... 16-32

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Initialization Operations
1. Overall Initialization Operation
Returns the following items to their home positions when the power is switched on or when everything is
reset.

Initialization start Initialization end

Scanner

Thermal print head

Master compression plate

Paper ejection wing

Vertical/horizontal printing position is not

Clamp unit initialized if clamping error occurs. (Error: T03)

Vertical printing position

Pressure control

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2. Individual Initialization Operations

[Thermal Print Head Initialization Operation]

Start 1 Start 2 End

ON
TPH pressure sensor (1) OFF: Start 2
OFF

Release
Thermal pressure motor OFF (3)
(2)
Compress 100 ms
Max 2 s (Error: 207)
(4)
Max 2 s (Error: 208)

1602

When ON: TPH pressure sensor: Blocked

(1) The TPH pressure sensor is checked on starting, and the operation starts from Start 1 if it is ON,
and from Start 2 if it is OFF. At Start 1, the thermal pressure motor operates in the compressing
direction until the TPH pressure sensor goes OFF.
(2) A time-out occurs at 2 seconds here, and error message [T19-207] is displayed.
(3) The thermal pressure motor operates in the release direction until the TPH pressure sensor goes
ON.
A time-out occurs at 2 seconds here, and error message [T19-208] is displayed.
(4) Initialization ends once the TPH pressure sensor goes ON.

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[Master Compression Plate Initialization Operation]

Start 1 Start 2 End

(4)

ON
Master compression sensor (1) ON: Start 2
OFF
Compress
Master compression motor OFF (2)
Return
Max 800 ms
Max 400 ms: 100 ms 100 ms To return process 100 ms
Start 2 (3)
Max 7 s (Error: 305)

1603

When ON: Master removal sensor: Open, Master compression sensor: Open, Disposal box full sensor:
Open

(1) The master compression sensor is checked on starting, and the operation starts from Start 1 if it is
ON, and from Start 2 if it is OFF. At Start 1, the master compression motor operates in the
compressing direction until the master compression sensor goes OFF.
A time-out occurs at 400 ms here, and the process moves to Start 2.
(2) The master compression motor operates in the return direction until the master compression sensor
goes ON.
(3) A time-out occurs at 7 seconds here, and error message [T12-305] is displayed.
(4) Initialization ends once the master compression sensor goes ON and the master compression
motor stops.

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[Paper Ejection Wing Initialization Operation]

Start 1 Start 2 End

ON
Wing HP sensor (1) ON: Start 2
OFF
CW
Paper ejection wing motor OFF (4)
CCW (3) (6)
50 ms (2) Max 7 s 20 100 ms (5) Max 7 s 68 50 ms
(Error: 415) pulses (Error: 414) pulses

1604

When ON: Wing HP sensor: Blocked

(1) The wing HP sensor is checked at startup; operation starts from Start 1 if it is ON, and from Start 2 if
it is OFF. At Start 1, the paper ejection wing motor operates in the clockwise direction until the wing
HP sensor turns OFF.
(2) A timeout occurs at 7 seconds here and an error message [T20-415] is displayed.
(3) After the wing HP sensor switches from ON to OFF, the paper ejection wing motor operates for 20
pulse revolutions and stops.
(4) After 100 ms, the paper ejection wing motor rotates in the counterclockwise direction until the wing
HP sensor turns ON.
(5) A timeout occurs at 7 seconds here and an error message [T20-414] is displayed.
(6) After the wing HP sensor switches from OFF to ON, the paper ejection wing motor operates for 68
pulse revolutions and stops. This completes the initialization operation.

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[Clamp Unit Home Positioning Operation]

Start End
(1) (3)

ON
Clamp sensor A
OFF
ON
Clamp sensor B
OFF
Forward
Clamp motor OFF (2) Max 3 s
Reverse (Error: 501) 320 ms 100 ms
(4)
Max 13 s (Error: 502)

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When ON: Clamp sensor A: Blocked, Clamp sensor B: Blocked

(1) On starting, the system checks that clamp sensor A and clamp sensor B are both OFF. If either is
ON, clamp initialization is performed.
(2) If the clamp sensors do not change even after the clamp motor operates, a time-out occurs at 3
seconds, and the error message [T03-501] is displayed.
(3) Initialization ends once both clamp sensor A and clamp sensor B are OFF.
(4) A time-out occurs at 13 seconds if both the sensors do not go OFF after the clamp motor operates,
and error message [T03-502] is displayed.

[Vertical Printing Position Initialization Operation]

Start 1 Start 2 End

(5)
ON (1) On: Start 2
Vertical centering sensor
OFF
UP
Print positioning pulse motor OFF (3)
DOWN
(2) 100 ms (4) 100 ms A
Max 18 mm Max 18 mm
(Error: 603) (Error: 604)

1606

When ON: Vertical centering sensor: Blocked

(1) The vertical centering sensor is checked on starting, and the operation starts from Start 1 if it is
OFF, and from Start 2 if it is ON. At Start 1, the print positioning pulse motor operates in the upward
direction until the vertical centering sensor goes ON.
(2) A time-out occurs at 18 mm here, and error message [T05-603] is displayed.
(3) The print positioning pulse motor operates in the downward direction until the vertical centering
sensor goes OFF.
(4) A time-out occurs at 18 mm here, and error message [T05-604] is displayed.
(5) The print positioning pulse motor operates in the upward direction once again, and then moves the
equivalent of A mm after the vertical centering sensor goes ON, before stopping. (A = 0.5 mm +
value set in Test Mode No. 680)

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[Pressure Initialization Operation]

Start 1 Start 2 End

(5)
ON (1) ON: Start 2
Print pressure control sensor
OFF
Compress
Pressure control motor OFF (3)
Release
(2) 100 ms (4) Max 3200 pulses 100 ms B
Max 3200 pulses
(Error: 600) (Error: 601)

1607

When ON: Print pressure control sensor: Blocked

(1) The print pressure control sensor is checked on starting, and the operation starts from Start 1 if it is
OFF, and from Start 2 if it is ON. At Start 1, the pressure control motor operates in the direction of
compression until the print pressure control sensor goes ON.
(2) A time-out occurs at 3200 pulses here, and error message [T11-600] is displayed.
(3) The pressure control motor operates in the release direction until the print pressure control sensor
goes OFF.
(4) A time-out occurs at 3200 pulses here, and error message [T11-601] is displayed.
(5) The pressure control motor operates in the direction of compression once again, and then moves
the equivalent of B pulses after the print pressure control sensor goes ON, before stopping. (B = 10
pulses + value set in Test Mode No. 682)

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Printing Operations
1. Normal Overall Printing Operation

Elevator Servo operation

Wing
Paper ejection wing adjustment

(Waiting until the Master

Print drum conditions are met) check

Ink Inking, overflow detection

Vertical printing position Reset Vertical adjustment (single operation)

Adjustment due to speed/temperature variations

Print pressure change and intensity adjustment

Print start

Printing in progress

End of printing

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2. Individual Printing Operations

[Print Start Operation]

To printing-in-
Print start progress process

0 40 A C 180 D 0
Print drum angle (degree)

Paper detection Paper detected

at press section No paper
ON
Position A sensor
OFF
ON
Paper sensor (1) (5)
OFF
ON
Paper receiving sensor (1) (6)
OFF
ON
Paper detection sensor (3)
OFF
ON
Main motor (1)
OFF

ON
Paper feed clutch (3) (4)
OFF
B

ON
Pressure solenoid (2)
OFF
ON
Paper ejection motor (1)
OFF
ON
Suction fan (1)
OFF
ON
Separation fan (1)
OFF
ON
Copy count signal
OFF

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When ON: Position A sensor: Blocked, paper sensor: Blocked, Paper ejection sensor: Open, Paper
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(1) The paper receiving sensor is checked on starting printing, and error message [A09-417] is
displayed if it is ON (paper jam from start).
The paper sensor is checked on starting printing, and error message [A07-418] is displayed if it is
ON (paper jam from start).
On starting printing, the main motor, paper ejection motor, suction fan, and separation fan are
switched ON.
The print drum initially rotates at speed 1 here, and increments by one speed level at the drum
angle of 220° for each sheet printed.
(2) The pressure solenoid is activated at the drum angle of 40°, and subsequently remains ON until
printing ends.
(3) The paper detection sensor is checked at the drum angle of A°, and the paper feed clutch is
activated if paper is present.
Error message [C04-402] is displayed if no paper is present.
A = a + values set in Test Modes Nos. 495 through 498
a: 65° (NORMAL), 67° (CARD), 65° (THIN), 67° (CUSTOM)
(4) The paper is transported, and the paper feed clutch is deactivated once the print drum has rotated
B° from when the paper is detected by the paper sensor.
B = b + values set in Test Modes Nos. 482 through 485 + the correction value for the
corresponding print-drum rotation speed
b: 21° (NORMAL), 41° (CARD), 21° (THIN), 21° (CUSTOM)
(5) If the paper sensor does not detect the paper by the time the print drum has rotated to angle C, it
determines that no paper has been picked up, and moves to the three-cycle no-paper pickup
operation.
C = 143° + value set in Test Mode No. 486 + value set in Test Modes Nos. 495 through 498
(6) If the paper receiving sensor does not detect the paper by the time the print drum has rotated to
angle D, it determines that a paper jam has occurred, and moves to the print-end operation.
The paper sensor is checked at 180° before the print drum stops, error message [A07-409] is
displayed if paper is present, and [A08-410] is displayed if there is no paper.
D = 350° + value set in Test Mode 487

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Paper detection Paper detected

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No paper
ON
Position A sensor
OFF
ON
Paper sensor (5) (3) (4)
OFF
ON
Paper receiving sensor (6) (4) (6)
OFF
[Print In Progress - End Operation]

ON

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OFF
ON
Main motor
OFF
30 rpm 10 rpm

ON (2)
Paper feed clutch

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ON (7)
Pressure solenoid
OFF
ON
Paper ejection motor
OFF
ON
Suction fan
OFF
ON
Separation fan
OFF
ON
Copy count signal
OFF
150 ms 150 ms

Printing operation Printing completion operation

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(1) The paper detection sensor is checked at the drum angle A, and the paper feed clutch is activated if
paper is present.
Error message [C04-402] is displayed if no paper is present.
A = a + values set in Test Modes Nos. 495 through 498
a: 65° (NORMAL), 67° (CARD), 65° (THIN), 67° (CUSTOM)
(2) The paper is transported, and the paper feed clutch is deactivated once the print drum has rotated
B° from when the paper is detected by the paper sensor.
B = b + values set in Test Modes Nos. 482 through 485 + the correction value for the
corresponding print-drum rotation speed
b: 21° (NORMAL), 41° (CARD), 21° (THIN), 21° (CUSTOM)
(3) If the paper sensor does not detect the paper by the time the print drum has rotated to angle C, it
determines that no paper has been picked up, and moves to the three-cycle no-paper pickup
operation.
C = 143° + value set in Test Mode No. 486 + value set in Test Mode Nos. 495 through 498
(4) If the paper receiving sensor does not detect the paper by the time the print drum has rotated to
angle D, it determines that a paper jam has occurred, and moves to the print-end operation.
The paper sensor is checked at 180° before the print drum stops, error message [A07-409] is
displayed if paper is present, and [A08-410] is displayed if there is no paper.
D = 350° + value set in Test Mode No. 487
(5) If the paper does not pass beyond the paper sensor by the time the print drum has rotated to 100°, it
determines that a paper jam has occurred, and moves to the print-end operation. Error message
[A07-413] is displayed.
(6) The paper receiving sensor is checked at the drum angle, E. If the paper is still present, it
determines that a paper jam has occurred, moves to the print-end operation, and error message
[A09-411] is displayed. If normal, the copy count is incremented.
E = 250° + value set in Test Mode No. 488
(7) On completion of printing, the pressure solenoid is deactivated when the print drum has rotated to
angle C.
(8) For the final revolution, the print-drum speed decreases to 30 rpm at a print-drum angle of 20°, and
to 10 rpm at 270°. The main motor, paper ejection motor, suction fan, and separation fan stop when
the print drum is detected at Position A.

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Print drum angle (degree) 0 A 100 C 180 E 0 40 A C 180 0 40 A C 180 0

Paper detection Paper detected

at press section No paper
ON
Position A sensor
OFF
ON
Paper sensor (1) (2) (3)
OFF
ON
Paper receiving sensor

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OFF
ON
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Paper detection sensor

OFF
ON
Main motor
OFF
ON
Paper feed clutch

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ON
Pressure solenoid
OFF
ON
Paper ejection motor
OFF
ON
Suction fan
OFF
ON
Separation fan
OFF
ON
Copy count signal
OFF
150 ms

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(1) If the paper sensor does not detect the paper by the time the print drum has rotated to angle C, it
determines that no paper has been picked up, and moves to the three-cycle no-paper pickup
operation.
C = 143° + value set in Test Mode No. 486 + value set in Test Mode Nos. 495 through 498
(2) The paper feed operation is performed a second time, and returns to the normal operation if the
paper sensor detects the paper by the time the print drum has rotated to angle C.
(3) The paper feed operation is performed a third time, and returns to the normal operation if the paper
sensor detects the paper by the time the print drum has rotated to angle C. If paper is not detected,
it moves to the print-end operation, and error message [A07-412] is displayed.

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3. Elevator Operations
[Elevator Raise Operation]

Start End

ON (1)
Upper limit sensor
OFF
(2) Upper/lower limit sensors both ON (Error: 400)

ON
Lower limit sensor
OFF

Elevator motor overload ON (3) ON 50 times in succession (Error: 401)

current OFF
20 ms 20 ms 20 ms

ON
Paper detection sensor (4) ON twice in succession (Error: 402)
OFF

Paper feed tray safety ON

switch OFF 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms (5) ON twice in succession (Error: 403)

Raise
Elevator motor OFF (6)
Max 2 s (Error: 404)
Lower (7)
Max 12 s (Error: 405)

1612

When ON: Upper limit sensor: Blocked, Lower limit sensor: Blocked, Paper detection sensor: Open

(1) The operation ends if the upper limit sensor is ON from the start.
If the upper limit sensor is OFF, the elevator operates until the upper limit sensor goes ON.
(2) Error message [T02-400] is displayed if both the upper and lower limit sensors are ON at the start.
(3) The elevator motor overload current is continually monitored at 20 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [T02-401] is displayed if an overload current is detected 50 times in
succession.
(4) The paper detection sensor is continually monitored at 100 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [C04-402] is displayed if no paper is detected twice in succession.
(5) The paper feed tray safety switch is continually monitored at 100 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [A06-403] is displayed if it is detected as OFF twice in succession.
(6) If the lower limit sensor takes more than 2 seconds to go OFF after the elevator starts, a time-out
occurs, and error message [T02-404] is displayed.
(7) If the upper limit sensor takes more than 12 seconds to go ON after the elevator starts, a time-out
occurs, and error message [T02-405] is displayed.

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[Elevator Lower Operation]

Start End
(1)

ON
Upper limit sensor
OFF
ON
Lower limit sensor
OFF

Elevator motor overload ON (2) ON 50 times in succession (Error: 401)

current OFF
20 ms 20 ms 20 ms

Paper feed tray safety ON

switch OFF 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms (3) ON twice in succession (Error: 403)

Raise
Elevator motor OFF
Lower
(4)
Max 2 s (Error: 406)
(5)
Max 12 s (Error: 407)

1613

When ON: Upper limit sensor: Blocked, Lower limit sensor: Blocked, Paper feed tray safety switch:
Depressed

(1) The operation ends if the lower limit sensor is ON from the start.
If the lower limit sensor is OFF, the elevator operates until the lower limit sensor goes ON.
(2) The elevator motor overload current is continually monitored at 20 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [T02-401] is displayed if an overload current is detected 50 times in
succession.
(3) The paper feed tray safety switch is continually monitored at 100 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [A06-403] is displayed if it is detected as OFF twice in succession.
(4) If the upper limit sensor takes more than 2 seconds to go OFF after the elevator starts, a time-out
occurs, and error message [T02-406] is displayed.
(5) If the lower limit sensor takes more than 12 seconds to go ON after the elevator starts, a time-out
occurs, and error message [T02-407] is displayed.

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[Elevator Servo Operation]

Start End

ON (1)
Upper limit sensor
OFF
(8) OFF more than 2 s in succession
(Error: 408)
ON
Lower limit sensor
OFF

Elevator motor overload ON (2) ON 50 times in succession (Error: 401)

current OFF
20 ms 20 ms 20 ms

ON
Paper detection sensor (3) ON twice in succession (Error: 402)
OFF

Paper feed tray safety ON

switch OFF 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms (4) ON twice in succession (Error: 403)

Raise (6)
Elevator motor OFF (5)
Lower
100 ms 100 ms Controlled by H/W

At start of printing Elevator servo

1614

When ON: Upper limit sensor: Blocked, Lower limit sensor: Blocked, Paper detection sensor: Open,
Paper feed tray safety switch: Depressed

(1) The operation ends if the upper limit sensor is ON from the start.
If the upper limit sensor is OFF, the elevator operates until the upper limit sensor goes ON.
(2) The elevator motor overload current is continually monitored at 20 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [T02-401] is displayed if an overload current is detected 50 times in
succession.
(3) The paper detection sensor is continually monitored at 100 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [C04-402] is displayed if no paper is detected twice in succession.
(4) The paper feed tray safety switch is continually monitored at 100 ms intervals while the elevator is
operating, and error message [A06-403] is displayed if it is detected as OFF twice in succession.
(5) If the upper limit sensor goes ON, the elevator briefly descends until the upper limit sensor goes
OFF.
(6) The elevator then rises until the upper limit sensor goes ON again.
(7) The elevator servo operation is subsequently performed.
(8) If the upper limit sensor remains OFF for more than 2 seconds during the elevator servo operation,
error message [T02-408] is displayed.

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4. Print Drum Peripheral Operations

[Clamp Release]

Start End

ON
Clamp sensor A
OFF
ON
Clamp sensor B
OFF
(2) Max 1 s (3) Max 0.5 s (3) Max 3 s
(4)
(Error: 503) (Error: 504) (Error: 504) 280 ms

Forward
Clamp motor OFF (1)
100 ms
Reverse

1615

When ON: Clamp sensor A: Blocked, Clamp sensor B: Blocked

(1) The clamp motor operates in the forward direction on starting.

(2) A time-out occurs and error message [T03-503] is displayed if clamp sensor B does not go ON
within 1 second of the clamp motor starting.
(3) A timeout occurs and an error message [T03-504] is displayed if the clamp sensor A does not turn
ON within 0.5 seconds after the clamp sensor B switches from OFF to ON, or if the clamp sensor B
does not turn OFF within 3 seconds after the clamp sensor A switches from OFF to ON.
(4) When clamp sensor B goes OFF with clamp sensor A ON, the clamp motor operates for a further
280 ms before stopping.

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[Master Clamp Operation]

Start Waiting for the loading of a master Restart End

(4)

ON
Clamp sensor A
OFF
ON
Clamp sensor B
OFF
(2) Max 1 s (3) Max 1 s (5) Max 1.5s
(4) (6)
(Error: 505) (Error: 506) 250 ms (Error: 502) 320 ms

Forward
Clamp motor OFF (1) (5)
100 ms 100 ms
Reverse

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(1) The clamp motor operates in the forward direction on starting.

(2) A time-out occurs and error message [T03-505] is displayed if clamp sensor B does not go ON with
1 second of the clamp motor starting.
(3) A timeout occurs and an error message [T03-506] is displayed if the clamp sensor A does not turn
OFF within 1 second after the clamp sensor B switches from OFF to ON.
(4) With the clamp sensor B ON, when the clamp sensor A switches from ON to OFF, the clamp motor
rotates for 250 ms, stops, and waits for the loading of a master.
(5) After a master is loaded, the clamp motor rotates again in the forward direction. If the clamp sensor
B does not turn OFF within 1.5 seconds in this process, an error message [T03-502] is displayed.
(6) With the clamp sensor A ON, when the clamp sensor B switches from ON to OFF, the clamp motor
rotates for 320 ms and then stops to complete the operation.

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[Inking Operation (No Ink Detection)]

ON
Position A sensor
OFF
ON
Ink sensor
OFF

500 ms 500 ms 500 ms 500 ms 500 ms 500 ms 500 ms

(2) OFF for A s in

succession (Error: 512)

ON
Main motor (1)
OFF
ON
Inking motor
OFF

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(1) Inking is performed with the main motor ON.

(2) The ink sensor is monitored at 500 ms intervals, and if it is detected as OFF, the inking motor is
activated until the ink sensor goes ON. A time-out occurs at A s here, and the ink cartridge is
determined as empty. Error message [C01-512] is displayed.
Normally: A = Value set in Test Mode No. 583 (initially 20 s)
After ink replacement: A = Value set in Test Mode No. 584 (initially 40 s)

[Inking Operation (Overflow Detection)]

Position A sensor

ON (1)
Overflow sensor
OFF

100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms

(2) ON for B times in succession (Error: 513)

ON
Main motor
OFF
ON
Inking motor
OFF

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(1) The overflow sensor is monitored at 100 ms intervals, and if it is detected as ON, the inking motor is
stopped for period (2) irrespective of the ink sensor status.
(2) If the overflow sensor is detected as ON B times in succession, an overflow is determined to have
occurred, and error message [T04-513] is displayed.
B = Value set in Test Mode No. 585 (initially 50 times)

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[Print Drum Solenoid Lock Release]

Start End

(2)
ON
Position A sensor
OFF
ON
Print drum set sensor
OFF
100 ms 100 ms 100 ms

ON
Print drum release switch
OFF
ON
Front cover switch
OFF
20 ms 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms 20 ms

ON
Print drum lock solenoid (3)
OFF (4)
Max 30 s
Print drum release switch ON
(3)
LED OFF

1619

(1) The print-drum set sensor is monitored at 100 ms intervals, while the print-drum release switch and
front cover switch are monitored at 20 ms intervals.
(2) If the print drum release switch is detected as having been depressed five times in succession, or if
the print drum front cover is detected as having been depressed three times in succession, the
position A sensor is checked. If the position A sensor is OFF, the print drum rotates to position A. (In
this process, the print drum release switch LED blinks.)
(3) The print drum lock solenoid and print drum release switch LED are switched ON until the print
drum set sensor goes OFF (until the print drum is removed) to allow the print drum to be removed at
position A.
(4) If the print drum is left at the removal position without being removed, a time-out occurs at 30
seconds, and the print drum lock solenoid and print drum release switch LED are switched OFF.

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5. Print Adjustment Operations

[Print Speed Change]

Print drum angle (degree) 220 220 220 220 220

ON
Position A sensor
OFF
UP
Print speed adjustment
OFF
key (1) (2)
DOWN
ON
Main motor
OFF
Speed 3 Speed 4 Speed 3 Speed 2 Speed 3

1620

(1) If the print speed adjustment key is pressed, the speed does not change immediately, but rather at
the next time the print drum reaches the 220° position.
(2) If the print speed adjustment key is pressed twice, the speed only changes by one level per
revolution, and so two revolutions are required to reach the specified speed.

[Print Density Change]

Print drum angle (degree) 150 150 150 150 150

ON
Position A sensor
OFF
UP
Print intensity adjustment (2)
OFF (1)
key
DOWN

Increase
Pressure control motor OFF
Decrease

1621

(1) If the print desity adjustment key is pressed, the print density does not change immediately, but
rather at the next time the print drum reaches the 150° position.
(2) Likewise, when the print density adjustment key is pressed twice, the intensity changes as specified
the next time the print drum reaches the 150° position.

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[Vertical Print Positioning Operation]

Print position adjustment ON

key OFF
1s
Within 1 s Within 1 s (Operation ignored)

Print positioning pulse ON

motor OFF
0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm

1622

(1) If the print position adjustment key is pressed once (within 1 second), the position is immediately
changed 0.5 mm.
(2) If the print position adjustment key is pressed twice (within 1 second), the second press is ignored if
pressed while the position is being moved for the first press.
(3) If the print position adjustment key is pressed for more than 1 second, the position is moved 0.5 mm
for the first 1 second pressed, and then continuously in 0.5 mm increments for as long as the key is
pressed.

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Master Removal Operations

1. Overall Timing in Normal Master Making

Start End

Image scanning

Master making

Master loading

Master setting

Thermal print head Compress Release Compress Release

Master cutting

Removed master vertical

transport

Master compressing

Paper feed tray elevator

Paper Ejection Wing

Position A Home position

Clamp Release
adjustment reset

Print drum

Master check
Only when master on print drum is
unconfirmed

Print pressure change

Proof-read print

End of printing

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2. Individual Master Removal Operations

[Removed Master Vertical Transport Operation]

Start End

0 20 A B 180 320 0
Print drum angle (degree)

ON
Position A sensor
OFF (7)
ON
ON
(Error: 304)
Master removal sensor OFF OFF-OFF (4)
(Error: 303)
ON
Master compression sensor (1)
OFF
ON (6)
Main motor (2)
OFF (3) (5)
10 rpm C rpm 10 rpm
ON
Master removal motor (2)
OFF (6)
D ms

1624

When ON: Position A sensor: Blocked, Master removal sensor: Open, Master compression sensor:
Open

The removed master vertical transport operation starts after the print drum clamp plate releasing
operation ends.
(1) The master compression sensor is checked on starting, and the master compression plate is
initialized if it is OFF.
(2) The main motor and master removal motor are operated to vertically transport the removed master
while rotating the print drum.
(3) The main motor operates at 10 rpm until it reaches a print drum angle of 20º, and then rotates at C
rpm thereafter.
C = value set in Test Mode No. 387 (initially 15 rpm)
(4) The progress of the removed master is checked twice by the master removal sensor at print drum
angles A° and B°, and is judged to be normal if the sensor is ON at both points. If it is OFF at one
point, error message [A04-303] is displayed.
A = value set in Test Mode No. 380 (initially 70°)
B = value set in Test Mode No. 381 (initially 90°)
(5) At a print-drum angle of 320°, the main-motor speed changes from C rpm to 10 rpm.
(6) The main motor stops when the Position A sensor turns ON, then the master removal motor stops
after D ms.
(7) In this process, the master jam sensor is checked. If it is ON, an error message [A04-304] is
displayed.
D = value set in Test Mode No. 382 (initially 0 s)

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[Disposed Master Compressing Operation]

Start End

ON
Master compression sensor (1) (4) (8)
OFF
ON
Disposal box full sensor (3)
OFF
Compress
Master compression
OFF
motor
Release (6)
(2) (7)
Max 400 ms Max 3 s
(Error: 306) 100 ms Fs (Error: 309) 100 ms
Max 11 s (5) Max 7 s (9)
(Error: 307) (Error: 305)

1625

When ON: Master compression sensor: Open, Disposal box full sensor: Open

The disposed master compressing operation starts after the removed master vertical transport operation
ends.
(1) At startup, the master compression sensor is checked. If it is ON, the master compression motor
rotates in the compression direction. If it is OFF, the master compression plate is initialized.
(2) The master compression sensor temporarily goes OFF. A time-out occurs here at 400 ms, and error
message [T12-306] is displayed.
(3) The master disposal box full sensor switches from OFF to ON, then to OFF again.
(4) The master compression motor stops once the master compression sensor goes back ON again.
(5) A time-out occurs at 11 seconds after the start of master compression here, and error message
[T12-307] is displayed.
Similarly, if (3) is not detected, the disposal box is judged to be full, and error message [C03-313] is
displayed.
(6) The master compression motor reverses F s after the motor stops.
F = value set in Test Mode No. 384 (initially 1 second)
(7) The master compression sensor goes OFF while the master compression motor operates in
reverse.
A time-out occurs here at 3 seconds after reversing, and error message [T12-309] is displayed.
(8) The master compression motor stops once the master compression sensor goes back ON.
(9) A time-out occurs here at 7 seconds after reversing, and error message [T12-305] is displayed.

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Master Making Operation

1. Overall Timing in Normal Master Making

Start End

Image scanning

Master making

Master loading

Master setting

Thermal print head Compress Release Compress Release

Master cutting

Removed master vertical

transport

Master compressing

Paper feed tray elevator

Paper Ejection Wing

Position A Home position

Clamp Release
adjustment reset

Print drum

Master check
Only when master on print drum is
unconfirmed

Print pressure change

Proof-read print

End of printing

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2. Individual Master Making Operation

[Thermal Print Head Compression Operation]

Start End

ON
TPH pressure sensor (3)
OFF

Release
Thermal pressure motor OFF (1)
Compress
(2) 100 ms
Max 2 s (Error: 216)
(4)
Max 2 s (Error: 217)

1627

When ON: TPH pressure sensor: Blocked

(1) At startup, the thermal pressure motor rotates in the compression direction until the TPH pressure
sensor turns temporarily OFF and then back ON again.
(2) If the TPH pressure sensor does not switch from ON to OFF after 2 seconds from startup, an error
message [T19-216] is displayed.
(3) When the TPH pressure sensor switches from OFF to ON, the thermal pressure motor stops and
ends the compression operation.
(4) A timeout occurs at 2 seconds from startup, and an error message [T19-217] is displayed.

[Thermal Print Head Release Operation]

Start End

ON
TPH pressure sensor (3)
OFF

Release
Thermal pressure motor OFF (1)

Compress
(2) 100 ms
Max 2 s (Error: 207)
(4)
Max 2 s (Error: 208)

1628

(1) At startup, the thermal pressure motor rotates in the pressure-release direction until the TPH
pressure sensor turns temporarily OFF and then back ON again.
(2) If the TPH pressure sensor does not switch from ON to OFF after 2 seconds from startup, an error
message [T19-207] is displayed.
(3) When the TPH pressure sensor switches from OFF to ON, the thermal pressure motor stops and
ends the pressure-release operation.
(4) A timeout occurs at 2 seconds from startup and an error message [T19-208] is displayed.

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[Master Positioning Operation]

Start End

ON
Master positioning sensor
OFF
ON
Master detection sensor (1) OFF (Error: 210)
OFF
10ms 10ms 10ms (2) ON twice in succession (Error: 200)
ON
Master end sensor
OFF
(4) Max 3 s
Approx. 1 mm +B mm (5)
Feed 100 ms 50 ms (Error: 202) B mm 50 ms
Write pulse motor OFF
Return
Feed
Load pulse motor OFF (3) Max A mm
Return 50 ms (Error: 201) 50 ms

1629

When ON: Master positioning sensor: Open, Master detection sensor: Open, Master end sensor:
Blocked

The master-positioning operation starts after the master-loading unit is set or the master is cut during the
master-making process.
(1) The master detection sensor detects whether a master is present on starting. If the master detection
sensor is OFF, error message [D05-210] is displayed.
(2) The master end sensor is checked at 10 ms intervals, and if an end mark is detected twice in
succession, error message [C02-200] is displayed.
(3) The write pulse motor and load pulse motor operate in the feed direction until the master positioning
sensor goes ON. A time-out occurs here when it has fed 80 mm when setting the master loading
unit and 30 mm when inching after cutting, and error message [A01-201] is displayed.
(4) The write pulse motor and load pulse motor operate in the return direction until the master
positioning sensor goes OFF. A time-out occurs here when it has fed 3 s + B mm, and error
message [A01-202] is displayed.
(5) The master is moved a further B mm in the return direction after the master positioning sensor goes
OFF, and then motor then stops, ending the master positioning operation.
B = value set in Test Mode No. 280

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[Master Cutting Operation]

Start End 1 End 2

(1)

ON (6)
Master positioning sensor (5)
OFF
Print drum Print drum
rotates 15°. rotates 15°.

Cutter home position ON

switch OFF
ON (2)
Cutter motor
OFF (3)
Max 450 ms Max 450 ms
(Error: 204) (Error: 204)

(4)
Max 450 ms (Error: 203) Max 450 ms (Error: 203)

1630

When ON: Master positioning sensor: Open, Master end sensor: Blocked

When the master making operation starts, the cutter home position switch is checked at the start of the
master cutting operation. Error message [A17-209] is displayed if it is ON.
(1) The Master cutting operation starts after the print drum stops at angle A during master loading.
A = 220° + value set in Test Mode No. 284
(2) The cutter motor operates. When the cutter HP switch turns ON temporarily and then OFF again,
the motor stops.
(3) A time-out occurs at 450 ms before the switch goes ON, and error message [T13-203] is displayed.
(4) Likewise, a time-out occurs at 450 ms before the switch goes back OFF again, and error message
[T13-204] is displayed.
(5) The print drum rotates, and the master positioning sensor is checked when the print drum reaches
the 15° position.
If the master positioning sensor is OFF, the process is normal, and master cutting ends.
If the master positioning sensor is ON, master cutting is repeated.
(6) The print drum rotates, and the master positioning sensor is rechecked when the print drum
reaches the 15° position.
If the master positioning sensor is OFF, error message [A03-206] is displayed.
If the master positioning sensor is ON, error message [T13-205] is displayed.

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[Master Making Operation]

Start End

Master positioning ON
sensor OFF
ON
Master detection sensor (1)
OFF
ON 10 ms 10 ms (2) ON twice in succession (Error: 200)
Master end sensor
OFF
ON (7)
Read/Write signal (4)
OFF
C mm
Write operation for the effective printing area
Feed
Write pulse motor OFF
Return 50 50
ms ms

Feed
Load pulse motor OFF
Return 50 50 50 50 50 50
(3)
ms ms ms ms ms ms
Max A mm
(Error: 201) (5)
D mm
(6)
E mm

Master Start from the master Loading possible Clamp position

creation standby position
possible
1631

When ON: Master positioning sensor: Open, Master detection sensor: Open, Master end sensor:
Blocked

The master loading and master making operation start once the thermal print head compressing is
complete.
(1) The master detection sensor checks for the presence of a master on starting.
(2) The master end sensor is checked at 10 ms intervals during the master transport operation, and if
the end mark is detected twice in succession, error message [C02-200] is displayed.
(3) The write pulse motor and load pulse motor operate in the feed direction until the master positioning
sensor goes ON. A time-out occurs here when the master is fed A mm, and error message [A01-
201] is displayed.
A = 2 mm + value set in Test Mode No. 280
(4) When the clamp-release operation for master removal ends, the write pulse motor operates to send
the master to the printing start position, and then the write operation begins.
C = 7.5 mm + value set in Test Mode No. 281
(5) The load pulse motor operates to transport the leading edge of the master to the master loading
position.
D = 90 mm
(6) Once the removed master vertical transport ends and the print drum position A adjustment is
complete, the load pulse motor operates to transport the leading edge of the master to the clamp
position.
E = 132.6 mm + value set in Test Mode No. 283
(7) Master creation ends once master creation is complete for the effective printing area.

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