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... This Service Manual consists of the following : Model Manual pick-up to when a copy is delivered in relation to their timing of operation. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) i CHAPTER 2, "Basic Operation," provides outlines of electrical and...requirements for the copier's lens drive unit and scanner drive unit. CHAPTER 3, "Exposure System," discusses the principles of operation used to fuse toner images to transfer media in image formation are made. It also explains the timing at which the various units involved in view of the ...
... This Service Manual consists of the following : Model Manual pick-up to when a copy is delivered in relation to their timing of operation. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) i CHAPTER 2, "Basic Operation," provides outlines of electrical and...requirements for the copier's lens drive unit and scanner drive unit. CHAPTER 3, "Exposure System," discusses the principles of operation used to fuse toner images to transfer media in image formation are made. It also explains the timing at which the various units involved in view of the ...
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...no more than replace the cartridge and perform simple cleaning to black toner, the user has a choice of several colors. The copier is 0 second, always ready for about 5 minutes after the last copy operation. 3. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (...The copier shuts off . Compact and light. It can easily substitute as a personal copier. 7. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Variety of the copier (photosensitive drum, toner case, charging roller, developing assembly, and cleaning assembly) is all it takes to generate multiple copies. Auto power-off ...
...no more than replace the cartridge and perform simple cleaning to black toner, the user has a choice of several colors. The copier is 0 second, always ready for about 5 minutes after the last copy operation. 3. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (...The copier shuts off . Compact and light. It can easily substitute as a personal copier. 7. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Variety of the copier (photosensitive drum, toner case, charging roller, developing assembly, and cleaning assembly) is all it takes to generate multiple copies. Auto power-off ...
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... then, move the copyboard to Replace the Cartridge When the cartridge is on the tray, remove it first, then place it ; CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-11 Add Paper Indicator PC420/430/FC220 ' ...back after putting its edges flush. 3) Press the Copy Start key. • ' ' goes OFF, and the remaining number of toner, copies tend to make a copy when the pick-up tray has run out of paper. 1) Check the pick-up or fixing ...copier ON, set the desired copy count, and set the copy density. Figure 1-401E COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC.
... then, move the copyboard to Replace the Cartridge When the cartridge is on the tray, remove it first, then place it ; CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-11 Add Paper Indicator PC420/430/FC220 ' ...back after putting its edges flush. 3) Press the Copy Start key. • ' ' goes OFF, and the remaining number of toner, copies tend to make a copy when the pick-up tray has run out of paper. 1) Check the pick-up or fixing ...copier ON, set the desired copy count, and set the copy density. Figure 1-401E COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4) Detach the tip of the seal attached to the cartridge, and pull it butts against the rear. about 50 cm. Figure 1-404E 5) Hold the cartridge with its Warning label facing the left, and insert it in the copier with any color cartridge the same way. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-13 Note: You can replace the black toner cartridge with care until it straight out to the center. Figure 1-405E 6) Close the top cover, and return the copyboard to the front; COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4) Detach the tip of the seal attached to the cartridge, and pull it butts against the rear. about 50 cm. Figure 1-404E 5) Hold the cartridge with its Warning label facing the left, and insert it in the copier with any color cartridge the same way. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-13 Note: You can replace the black toner cartridge with care until it straight out to the center. Figure 1-405E 6) Close the top cover, and return the copyboard to the front; COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC.
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...(HVPHO). During document exposure (-625 V) and non-exposure periods (-230 V) DC bias is switched to -230V to maintain the surface potential of toner on the photosensitive drum. Reference: Unless the document is being illuminated, the DC bias is switched by the DC bias ON command (HVPDC) and... AC bias ON command (HVPAC), respectively. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. The DC bias and AC bias are applied to the primary charging roller to prevent adhesion of the photosensitive drum uniform. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) ...
...(HVPHO). During document exposure (-625 V) and non-exposure periods (-230 V) DC bias is switched to -230V to maintain the surface potential of toner on the photosensitive drum. Reference: Unless the document is being illuminated, the DC bias is switched by the DC bias ON command (HVPDC) and... AC bias ON command (HVPAC), respectively. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. The DC bias and AC bias are applied to the primary charging roller to prevent adhesion of the photosensitive drum uniform. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) ...
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...because of shifts in the sensitivity of the photo sensitive drum. Advise the user to change the developing bias between black toner and color toner. SW606 is applied to -560 V) based on the surface of the photosensitive drum. Controlling Developing Bias 1. Figure ...man ual density control as for the black toner for development. (darker) 9 0 Density Control Lever 5 1 (lighter) -100 -200 -300 -400 -500 Developing bias DC component (V) Figure 4-101D Manual Density Control (PC400/FC200) 4-6 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED...
...because of shifts in the sensitivity of the photo sensitive drum. Advise the user to change the developing bias between black toner and color toner. SW606 is applied to -560 V) based on the surface of the photosensitive drum. Controlling Developing Bias 1. Figure ...man ual density control as for the black toner for development. (darker) 9 0 Density Control Lever 5 1 (lighter) -100 -200 -300 -400 -500 Developing bias DC component (V) Figure 4-101D Manual Density Control (PC400/FC200) 4-6 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED...
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Transfer Charging Control Circuit 1. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON...while the drum is rotating, except during transfer, a DC bias is equipped with a reversed polarity, thereby returning the toner to the transfer charging roller. Based on the measured voltage, the microprocessor corrects the DC bias. Further, the copier is...• Controls the constant voltage of the DC bias. • Switches the polarities of toner to the photosensitive drum. Outline Figure 4-101E shows the circuit that prevents adhesion of the DC bias (cleaning mode).
Transfer Charging Control Circuit 1. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON...while the drum is rotating, except during transfer, a DC bias is equipped with a reversed polarity, thereby returning the toner to the transfer charging roller. Based on the measured voltage, the microprocessor corrects the DC bias. Further, the copier is...• Controls the constant voltage of the DC bias. • Switches the polarities of toner to the photosensitive drum. Outline Figure 4-101E shows the circuit that prevents adhesion of the DC bias (cleaning mode).
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... the cartridge. 2) Put the cartridge upside down, and open the drum shutter. 3) Clean the surface of the drum using a flannel cloth coated with toner. You must try to avoid any exposure at all cost. (The rays of 1500 lux (about 10000 and 30000 lux.) COPYRIGHT © 1998...use paper, lint-free or otherwise. 3. otherwise, the leaf spring used to apply developing biases to protect the drum from light. Use a flannel cloth; CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 4-19 Work quickly to the developing cylinder may cause faulty contact. 2. ...
... the cartridge. 2) Put the cartridge upside down, and open the drum shutter. 3) Clean the surface of the drum using a flannel cloth coated with toner. You must try to avoid any exposure at all cost. (The rays of 1500 lux (about 10000 and 30000 lux.) COPYRIGHT © 1998...use paper, lint-free or otherwise. 3. otherwise, the leaf spring used to apply developing biases to protect the drum from light. Use a flannel cloth; CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 4-19 Work quickly to the developing cylinder may cause faulty contact. 2. ...
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... from organic solvents tend to change rapidly (for example, near air conditioners or heaters). When setting the cartridge to the copier or if the toner starts to light. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 9-3 Keep the cartridge in a protective box; Do not shake the...
... from organic solvents tend to change rapidly (for example, near air conditioners or heaters). When setting the cartridge to the copier or if the toner starts to light. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 9-3 Keep the cartridge in a protective box; Do not shake the...
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.... nevertheless, exposure to avoid residual memory, which results in white spots or vertical lines, however, keep the following in copies with toner. to light for the photosensitive drum cover found at the site, make sure it using a flannel cloth coated with white spots or vertical.... Do not force open the shutter for a long time can affect the drum, resulting in mind. Caution: If the surface of children. e. g. h. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 9-5 Do not disassemble the cartridge. Do not subject the cartridge to an...
.... nevertheless, exposure to avoid residual memory, which results in white spots or vertical lines, however, keep the following in copies with toner. to light for the photosensitive drum cover found at the site, make sure it using a flannel cloth coated with white spots or vertical.... Do not force open the shutter for a long time can affect the drum, resulting in mind. Caution: If the surface of children. e. g. h. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 9-5 Do not disassemble the cartridge. Do not subject the cartridge to an...
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...brush Cleaning Copyboard Parts Tools/Solvents Remarks Copyboard cover alcohol Copyboard glass alcohol White alcohol reflecting strip Dirt can cause soiled copies. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) Do not use the wire cleaner meant for ...conventional machines. Drum cover shutter Well-wrung moist cloth Be sure to Note Cartridge, Transfer charging roller Parts Tools/Solvents Remarks Photosensitive Toner drum As a rule, do not clean. Transfer Lint-free charging roller paper Cleaning Do not use water or solvent. Take care...
...brush Cleaning Copyboard Parts Tools/Solvents Remarks Copyboard cover alcohol Copyboard glass alcohol White alcohol reflecting strip Dirt can cause soiled copies. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) Do not use the wire cleaner meant for ...conventional machines. Drum cover shutter Well-wrung moist cloth Be sure to Note Cartridge, Transfer charging roller Parts Tools/Solvents Remarks Photosensitive Toner drum As a rule, do not clean. Transfer Lint-free charging roller paper Cleaning Do not use water or solvent. Take care...
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...abnormalities. 6. Check to make sure that the paper is found , clean it using a cotton wad. 5. see if paper of a type recommended by Canon is found , clean it with a moist cloth. 7. Checking the Durables Checking the Cartridge White spots or vertical white lines tend to appear when the cartridge... the Copyboard Cover and Copyboard Glass for dirt. Checking the Feeding Assembly Check the feeding assembly for Dirt and Scratches If dirt is not moist. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) if scratches are found , clean it . 4. If dirt is...
...abnormalities. 6. Check to make sure that the paper is found , clean it using a cotton wad. 5. see if paper of a type recommended by Canon is found , clean it with a moist cloth. 7. Checking the Durables Checking the Cartridge White spots or vertical white lines tend to appear when the cartridge... the Copyboard Cover and Copyboard Glass for dirt. Checking the Feeding Assembly Check the feeding assembly for Dirt and Scratches If dirt is not moist. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) if scratches are found , clean it . 4. If dirt is...
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...the user that the use of package. CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING C. then, open the top cover. Is the toner image on the correct method of operation; NO YES YES NO 1. The copy is too light (extremely ...copy is too light (halftone areas only). 2. NO Go to protect the drum against light. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Troubleshooting by Image Fault 1. Re-attach the charging roller. 2. End. Replace the charging roller. 1. Transfer... be moist; Replace the DC controller/ DC power supply PCB. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-17
...the user that the use of package. CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING C. then, open the top cover. Is the toner image on the correct method of operation; NO YES YES NO 1. The copy is too light (extremely ...copy is too light (halftone areas only). 2. NO Go to protect the drum against light. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Troubleshooting by Image Fault 1. Re-attach the charging roller. 2. End. Replace the charging roller. 1. Transfer... be moist; Replace the DC controller/ DC power supply PCB. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-17
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... the toner image on the photosensitive drum before transfer have uneven density? The copy is properly attached in the middle of the cartridge. 10-18 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. YES NO 1. Check the developing bias. Check to make sure if the grounding spring is foggy (overall). YES/NO Remedies YES End. CANON PC400...
... the toner image on the photosensitive drum before transfer have uneven density? The copy is properly attached in the middle of the cartridge. 10-18 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. YES NO 1. Check the developing bias. Check to make sure if the grounding spring is foggy (overall). YES/NO Remedies YES End. CANON PC400...
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... scratches on the transfer charging roller? CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Is the problem corrected? YES Advise the user that the cartridge is foggy (paper feed direction). 8. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-19 The copy is running short of operation; YES End. 2 Take... out the cartridge, and put it back in the middle of toner. The copy has white spots (paper feed direction). 11. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Is the problem corrected?
... scratches on the transfer charging roller? CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Is the problem corrected? YES Advise the user that the cartridge is foggy (paper feed direction). 8. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-19 The copy is running short of operation; YES End. 2 Take... out the cartridge, and put it back in the middle of toner. The copy has white spots (paper feed direction). 11. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Is the problem corrected?
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...the transfer charging assembly. 2. Clean the delivery roller. 10-20 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. The copy has white spots (cross feed direction). if the results are good,... bias. 13. YES YES NO 1. Clean the registration roller. 3. The back of a type recommended by Canon? NO Try recommended paper; advise the user to store it wrapped. 3 Is the problem noted at the ...of the copy soiled? 2 Is the transfer charging assembly soiled? 3 Is the feeding assembly soiled? CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) for foreign matter. ...
...the transfer charging assembly. 2. Clean the delivery roller. 10-20 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. The copy has white spots (cross feed direction). if the results are good,... bias. 13. YES YES NO 1. Clean the registration roller. 3. The back of a type recommended by Canon? NO Try recommended paper; advise the user to store it wrapped. 3 Is the problem noted at the ...of the copy soiled? 2 Is the transfer charging assembly soiled? 3 Is the feeding assembly soiled? CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) for foreign matter. ...
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... at the front left of the cartridge and the high-voltage terminal at the bottom of the copier in the copier. 2 Does the cartridge have toner? CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-23 Does the drum cover shutter open without fail? NO Make... Check if the cartridge is set in the copier, and close the copier. NO See "The scanning lamp fails to go ON." COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC.
... at the front left of the cartridge and the high-voltage terminal at the bottom of the copier in the copier. 2 Does the cartridge have toner? CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-23 Does the drum cover shutter open without fail? NO Make... Check if the cartridge is set in the copier, and close the copier. NO See "The scanning lamp fails to go ON." COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC.
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... of the pick-up roller deformed or worn? Registration roller 5 Is the registration roller worn, deformed, or soiled? COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-31 YES Replace the copy paper; NO Adjust the ...2 Is the copy paper curled or wavy, or otherwise deformed? Static eliminator 4 Is the static eliminator soiled with YES Clean the static eliminator. toner? CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. YES Advise the user to use recommended paper. 2 Is the copy paper curled or wavy, or otherwise deformed? YES...
... of the pick-up roller deformed or worn? Registration roller 5 Is the registration roller worn, deformed, or soiled? COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-31 YES Replace the copy paper; NO Adjust the ...2 Is the copy paper curled or wavy, or otherwise deformed? Static eliminator 4 Is the static eliminator soiled with YES Clean the static eliminator. toner? CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. YES Advise the user to use recommended paper. 2 Is the copy paper curled or wavy, or otherwise deformed? YES...
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...that the lever moves smoothly. NO YES NO Correct it . Check the delivery roller assembly. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) YES/NO Remedies...NO Check the separation/ feeding assembly. Replace the delivery sensor PCB. 10-32 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Fixing/Delivery Assembly Cause Separation/Feeding assembly Fixing assembly inlet guide Delivery sensor lever Delivery roller ... Is the inlet guide soiled with foreign matter or toner? 3 Does the delivery sensor lever move smoothly? 4 Is the delivery sensor (Q801) PCB normal?
...that the lever moves smoothly. NO YES NO Correct it . Check the delivery roller assembly. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) YES/NO Remedies...NO Check the separation/ feeding assembly. Replace the delivery sensor PCB. 10-32 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Fixing/Delivery Assembly Cause Separation/Feeding assembly Fixing assembly inlet guide Delivery sensor lever Delivery roller ... Is the inlet guide soiled with foreign matter or toner? 3 Does the delivery sensor lever move smoothly? 4 Is the delivery sensor (Q801) PCB normal?
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Feeding Faults 1. PC420/430/FC220) Step Checks YES/NO Remedies 1 Try copy paper of a type recommended by Canon. 4 Is the inlet guide soiled with foreign matter or toner? Wrinkles Cause Pick-up assembly, Registration roller Copy paper Inlet guide Fixing assembly Step Checks 1 Switch the copier OFF while the...the paper wrinkled at the time? YES YES YES NO The paper may be moist; Check the fixing assembly. CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING B. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-33 Check the registration roller. Also, advise the ...
Feeding Faults 1. PC420/430/FC220) Step Checks YES/NO Remedies 1 Try copy paper of a type recommended by Canon. 4 Is the inlet guide soiled with foreign matter or toner? Wrinkles Cause Pick-up assembly, Registration roller Copy paper Inlet guide Fixing assembly Step Checks 1 Switch the copier OFF while the...the paper wrinkled at the time? YES YES YES NO The paper may be moist; Check the fixing assembly. CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING B. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 10-33 Check the registration roller. Also, advise the ...