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2.15. MAINTENANCE ITEMS AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS
2.15.1. OUTLINE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ARE PERFORMED USING THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
1. Periodic maintenance
Inspect the equipment periodically and if necessary, clean any contaminated parts.
2. Check for breakdowns
Look for problems and consider how they arose.
If the equipment can be still used, perform copying, self testing or communication testing.
3. Check equipment
Perform copying, self testing and communication testing to determine if the problem originates from the transmitter, receiver or
the telephone line.
the telephone line.
4. Determine causes
Determine the causes of the equipment problem by troubleshooting.
5. Equipment repairs
Repair or replace the defective parts and take appropriate measures at this stage to ensure that the problem will not recur.
6. Confirm normal operation of the equipment
After completing the repairs, conduct copying, self testing and communication testing to confirm that the equipment operates
normally.
normally.
7. Record keeping
Make a record of the measures taken to rectify the problem for future reference.
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2.15.2. MAINTENANCE CHECK ITEMS/COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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2.15.2.1. MAINTENANCE LIST
NO.
OPERATION
CHECK
REMARKS
1
Document Path
Remove any foreign matter such as paper.
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2
Rollers
If the roller is dirty, clean it with a damp cloth then dry
thoroughly.
thoroughly.
Refer to MAINTENANCE(P.24).
3
Platen Roller
If the platen is dirty, clean it with a damp cloth then dry
thoroughly. Remove the paper and film cartridge before
cleaning.
thoroughly. Remove the paper and film cartridge before
cleaning.
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4
Thermal Head
If the thermal head is dirty, clean the printing surface with a
cloth moistened with denatured alcohol (alcohol without
water), then dry thoroughly.
cloth moistened with denatured alcohol (alcohol without
water), then dry thoroughly.
Refer to MAINTENANCE(P.24).
5
Sensors
Hook switch (SW101), Paper top sensor (PS501), Film
end/Cover open switch (SW501), Document top switch
(SW353), Document set switch (SW352). Confirm the
operation of the sensors.
end/Cover open switch (SW501), Document top switch
(SW353), Document set switch (SW352). Confirm the
operation of the sensors.
See MAINTENANCE CHECK
ITEMS/COMPONENT
LOCATIONS/(P.22) and HOW TO
REMOVE THE ANALOG, DIGITAL
AND POWER BOARDS AND AC
INLET (P.110).
ITEMS/COMPONENT
LOCATIONS/(P.22) and HOW TO
REMOVE THE ANALOG, DIGITAL
AND POWER BOARDS AND AC
INLET (P.110).
6
Glass
If the glass is dirty, clean them with a dry soft cloth.
Refer to MAINTENANCE(P.24).
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Abnormal, wear and tear
or loose parts
or loose parts
Replace the part. Check if the screws are tight on all parts.
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2.15.2.2. MAINTENANCE CYCLE
No.
Item
Cleaning Cycle
Replacement
Cycle
Procedure
1
Separation Roller (Ref. No. 117)
3 months
7 years*
(31,500 documents)
(31,500 documents)
Refer to HOW TO REMOVE THE
SEPARATION ROLLER(P.113).
SEPARATION ROLLER(P.113).
2
Separation Rubber (Ref. No. 5)
3 months
7 years (31,500 documents)
Refer to MAINTENANCE CHECK
ITEMS/COMPONENT
LOCATIONS/(P.22).
ITEMS/COMPONENT
LOCATIONS/(P.22).
3
Feed Rollers (Ref. No. 4)
3 months
7 years (31,500 documents)
Refer to DISASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS(P.106).
INSTRUCTIONS(P.106).
4
Thermal Head (Ref. No. 33)
3 months
7 years (31,500 documents)
Refer to HOW TO REMOVE THE
TERMAL HEAD(P.115).
TERMAL HEAD(P.115).
5
Platen Roller (Ref. No. 93)
3 months
7 years (31,500 documents)
Refer to HOW TO REMOVE THE
PLATEN ROLLER, BACK
COVER(P.116).
PLATEN ROLLER, BACK
COVER(P.116).
6
Pickup Roller (Ref. No. 72)
3 months
7 years (31,500 documents)
Refer to HOW TO REMOVE THE
PICKUP ROLLER(P.117).
PICKUP ROLLER(P.117).
* These values are standard and may vary depending on usage conditions.
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2.15.3. MAINTENANCE
2.15.3.1. CLEANING THE DOCUMENT FEEDER UNIT
If misfeeding occurs frequently or if dirty patterns or bands appear on a transmitted document or on the original of a copied
document, clean the document feeder.
document, clean the document feeder.
1. Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
2. Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.
3. Clean the document feed rollers and rubber flap with a cloth
moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let all parts dry
thoroughly.
thoroughly.
4. Clean the glass with a soft dry cloth.
5. Close the front cover securely.
6. Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
Caution:
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•
Do not use paper products, such as paper towels
or tissues, to clean the inside of the unit.
or tissues, to clean the inside of the unit.
2.15.3.2. CLEANING THE THERMAL HEAD AND BLACK BAR
If dirty patterns or black or white bands appear on a copied or received document, clean the thermal head.
1. Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
2. Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.
3. Open the back cover by pushing the back cover open button.
4. Clean the thermal head with a cloth moistened with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol, and let it dry thoroughly.
5. Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted
area at both ends. Close the front cover securely.
6. Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
Caution:
•
•
To prevent a malfunction due to static electricity,
do not use a dry cloth and do not touch the thermal
head directly with your fingers.
do not use a dry cloth and do not touch the thermal
head directly with your fingers.
2.15.3.3. CLEANING THE PICKUP ROLLER
Refer to HOW TO REMOVE THE PICKUP ROLLER.(P.117)
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