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COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE COPIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE SALES COMPANY. Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Use of this manual should be strictly supervised to avoid...
COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE COPIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE SALES COMPANY. Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Use of this manual should be strictly supervised to avoid...
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...and shows how they may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted. It also shows how these units may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) i CHAPTER 5, "Pick-Up/Feeding System," explains the principles used... mechanisms in view of the functions of electrical and mechanical units and in relation to service the plain paper copiers FC200/PC400(120V model), FC220/PC420(120V model), and PC430(LGL model) in the field. CHAPTER 2, "Basic Operation," provides outlines of operation. INTRODUCTION This Service Manual...
...and shows how they may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted. It also shows how these units may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) i CHAPTER 5, "Pick-Up/Feeding System," explains the principles used... mechanisms in view of the functions of electrical and mechanical units and in relation to service the plain paper copiers FC200/PC400(120V model), FC220/PC420(120V model), and PC430(LGL model) in the field. CHAPTER 2, "Basic Operation," provides outlines of operation. INTRODUCTION This Service Manual...
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... Lamp Drive Assembly 3-4 Unit 3-10 II. FEATURES 1-1 II. Jam Indicator 1-11 D. Time to DC Controller (1/2 2-6 2. When Not Using the Copier for a Long Time 1-16 V. Main Motor Control Circuit ......2-5 1. Outputs from DC Controller ....2-8 1. Outline of Operations (A4, 2 copies 2-3 D.... B. Cleaning 1-14 1. Overcurrent Sensor ...........2-5 E. Controlling the Intensity of the 1. Outline 3-1 Scanning Lamp (VR604) ........3-8 2. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) iii Control Panel 1-6 1. Add Paper Indicator 1-11 E....
... Lamp Drive Assembly 3-4 Unit 3-10 II. FEATURES 1-1 II. Jam Indicator 1-11 D. Time to DC Controller (1/2 2-6 2. When Not Using the Copier for a Long Time 1-16 V. Main Motor Control Circuit ......2-5 1. Outputs from DC Controller ....2-8 1. Outline of Operations (A4, 2 copies 2-3 D.... B. Cleaning 1-14 1. Overcurrent Sensor ...........2-5 E. Controlling the Intensity of the 1. Outline 3-1 Scanning Lamp (VR604) ........3-8 2. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) iii Control Panel 1-6 1. Add Paper Indicator 1-11 E....
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... 1-8 C. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION This chapter outlines the machine's specifications and how it may be operated. Control Panel 1-6 B. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1 When Not Using the Copier for a Long Time 1-16 V. Changing the Density ...........1-14 G. Cleaning 1-14 H. FEATURES 1-1 II. External View 1-4 B. Cross Section...
... 1-8 C. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION This chapter outlines the machine's specifications and how it may be operated. Control Panel 1-6 B. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1 When Not Using the Copier for a Long Time 1-16 V. Changing the Density ...........1-14 G. Cleaning 1-14 H. FEATURES 1-1 II. External View 1-4 B. Cross Section...
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... copy effects may be obtained through mere replacement of the cartridge. 6. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-1 Cartridge type. It can easily substitute as a personal copier. 7. A press on the pick-up tray. Direct charging. Variety of...assembly, and cleaning assembly) is all it takes to generate multiple copies. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION I. The copier shuts off . In addition to maintain the copier in top condition. 5. Compact and light. The core of copy paper may be placed on...
... copy effects may be obtained through mere replacement of the cartridge. 6. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-1 Cartridge type. It can easily substitute as a personal copier. 7. A press on the pick-up tray. Direct charging. Variety of...assembly, and cleaning assembly) is all it takes to generate multiple copies. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION I. The copier shuts off . In addition to maintain the copier in top condition. 5. Compact and light. The core of copy paper may be placed on...
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... or absence of copies entered by self diagnosis. r Jam Indicator • Flashes when paper jams inside the copier. y Copy Count Set Key • Each press on the pick-up tray will be used for each copy...copy count to 9). • A press while ' ' is switched by varying the developing bias. 1-6 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Control Panel 1. e AE Indicator • 'A' goes ON when AE mode is selected. • 'A' goes OFF when... • The count decreases for continuous copying. OPERATION A. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)
... or absence of copies entered by self diagnosis. r Jam Indicator • Flashes when paper jams inside the copier. y Copy Count Set Key • Each press on the pick-up tray will be used for each copy...copy count to 9). • A press while ' ' is switched by varying the developing bias. 1-6 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Control Panel 1. e AE Indicator • 'A' goes ON when AE mode is selected. • 'A' goes OFF when... • The count decreases for continuous copying. OPERATION A. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)
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r Main Indicator • Remains ON when copying is ready. t Power Switch ON OFF 5 (right view) COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. PC400/FC200 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 lighter darker 1 34 Figure 1-402A q Density Control Lever w Density Indicator e Jam Indicator • Flashes when paper jams inside the copier. • Goes and remains ON when an error (self diagnosis) occurs in the copier. 2. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-7
r Main Indicator • Remains ON when copying is ready. t Power Switch ON OFF 5 (right view) COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. PC400/FC200 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 lighter darker 1 34 Figure 1-402A q Density Control Lever w Density Indicator e Jam Indicator • Flashes when paper jams inside the copier. • Goes and remains ON when an error (self diagnosis) occurs in the copier. 2. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-7
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... to 9 or F) using the + key, and check the Copy Count indicator. 1-8 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. make (1 to the document on the pick-up tray; then, close the copyboard cover. Figure 1-402B PC420/430/FC220 Set the number of copy paper. 5) Set copy paper on the pick-up tray. Making... may be 5 mm (about 50 sheets of the scanning lamp reaches the specified value. • The wait time is about 0 second. • The copier will shut itself off in about 5 minutes if left alone without key operation. 2) Lift the copyboard cover, and place a document face down, along the ...
... to 9 or F) using the + key, and check the Copy Count indicator. 1-8 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. make (1 to the document on the pick-up tray; then, close the copyboard cover. Figure 1-402B PC420/430/FC220 Set the number of copy paper. 5) Set copy paper on the pick-up tray. Making... may be 5 mm (about 50 sheets of the scanning lamp reaches the specified value. • The wait time is about 0 second. • The copier will shut itself off in about 5 minutes if left alone without key operation. 2) Lift the copyboard cover, and place a document face down, along the ...
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... stops. Copying on OHP Film • Set one sheet of film on the pick-up tray for each OHP film delivered to move into the copier; stagger the sheet and film so that of the paper. 1cm Figure 1-403B 2) Hold the trailing edge of the film is the case, perform the... following: 1) Place copy paper under the film; COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. the paper will no longer serve its purpose. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-9 The copy count displays the initial count. if this...
... stops. Copying on OHP Film • Set one sheet of film on the pick-up tray for each OHP film delivered to move into the copier; stagger the sheet and film so that of the paper. 1cm Figure 1-403B 2) Hold the trailing edge of the film is the case, perform the... following: 1) Place copy paper under the film; COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. the paper will no longer serve its purpose. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-9 The copy count displays the initial count. if this...
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...to 128 g/m2 when making two-sided copies. • Do not process each side more than three times. 1-10 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) Figure 1-405B Making Overlay Copies You can make two- Making Two-Sided ... the paper is not moist or curled. • Use paper of copy paper. 4) Insert copy paper along the pick-up guide. • The copier starts copying operation automatically as soon as it detects paper. • To continue copying, insert the next paper when the copyboard starts to return. CHAPTER...
...to 128 g/m2 when making two-sided copies. • Do not process each side more than three times. 1-10 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) Figure 1-405B Making Overlay Copies You can make two- Making Two-Sided ... the paper is not moist or curled. • Use paper of copy paper. 4) Insert copy paper along the pick-up guide. • The copier starts copying operation automatically as soon as it detects paper. • To continue copying, insert the next paper when the copyboard starts to return. CHAPTER...
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... a stack of paper is running out of delivery. 4) Close the top cover and delivery cover; E. Figure 1-401E COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-11 then, move the copyboard to show white lines or vertical white spots... Cartridge When the cartridge is on the tray, place paper. D. Jam Indicator The Jam indicator starts to flash when paper jams inside the copier. • Take care not to tear the paper when removing it slowly in the delivery assembly, press the delivery assembly open the delivery ...
... a stack of paper is running out of delivery. 4) Close the top cover and delivery cover; E. Figure 1-401E COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-11 then, move the copyboard to show white lines or vertical white spots... Cartridge When the cartridge is on the tray, place paper. D. Jam Indicator The Jam indicator starts to flash when paper jams inside the copier. • Take care not to tear the paper when removing it slowly in the delivery assembly, press the delivery assembly open the delivery ...
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...If the output fails to return to open the top cover. 2) Slide the cartridge out of the copier. 3) Hold the cartridge with the Warning label facing up, and rotate it stops; CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) then, press the open/close ...button to normal, • Replace the cartridge as shown in the copier, and make a copy. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION If white ...
...If the output fails to return to open the top cover. 2) Slide the cartridge out of the copier. 3) Hold the cartridge with the Warning label facing up, and rotate it stops; CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) then, press the open/close ...button to normal, • Replace the cartridge as shown in the copier, and make a copy. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION If white ...
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COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. 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 front; Figure 1-405E 6) Close the top cover, and return the copyboard to the center. about 50 cm. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4) Detach the tip of the seal attached to the cartridge, and pull it butts against the rear.
COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. 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 front; Figure 1-405E 6) Close the top cover, and return the copyboard to the center. about 50 cm. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 4) Detach the tip of the seal attached to the cartridge, and pull it butts against the rear.
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... pick-up roller Figure 1-403G H. Pick-up roller has completely dried. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) When Not Using the Copier for a Long Time Advise the user to perform the following if she/he does not have any... plan to use the copier for a long time. 1) Disconnect the power plug. 2) Place the copier in pick-up roller while rotating it in a dust-free, sunlight-free place. 1-16 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Pick-Up Roller 1) Open the top cover. 2) Dry wipe...
... pick-up roller Figure 1-403G H. Pick-up roller has completely dried. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) When Not Using the Copier for a Long Time Advise the user to perform the following if she/he does not have any... plan to use the copier for a long time. 1) Disconnect the power plug. 2) Place the copier in pick-up roller while rotating it in a dust-free, sunlight-free place. 1-16 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Pick-Up Roller 1) Open the top cover. 2) Dry wipe...
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...Flow of copy paper : Rotation of seven steps as shown in Figure 1-501A. Photoconductive layer Aluminum base Figure 1-503A COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-17 IMAGE FORMATION A. Latent static Image Formation 1. Image exposure Step 1... Fixing film Cleaning blade Photosensitive drum Developing cylinder Pressure roller Transfer charging roller Static eliminator Figure 1-501A The copier is an indirect photorepro graphic system constructed as discussed below. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION V.
...Flow of copy paper : Rotation of seven steps as shown in Figure 1-501A. Photoconductive layer Aluminum base Figure 1-503A COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-17 IMAGE FORMATION A. Latent static Image Formation 1. Image exposure Step 1... Fixing film Cleaning blade Photosensitive drum Developing cylinder Pressure roller Transfer charging roller Static eliminator Figure 1-501A The copier is an indirect photorepro graphic system constructed as discussed below. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION V.
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.../ Separation Pick-up control assembly Pick-up tray Pick-up /feeding, exposure, image formation, and control blocks. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 2-1 BASIC OPERATION A. Outline The copier can be divided into four functional blocks: pick-up /Feeding Block Figure 2-101A COPYRIGHT © 1998...
.../ Separation Pick-up control assembly Pick-up tray Pick-up /feeding, exposure, image formation, and control blocks. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 2-1 BASIC OPERATION A. Outline The copier can be divided into four functional blocks: pick-up /Feeding Block Figure 2-101A COPYRIGHT © 1998...
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... Relay AC driver Driver Heater AC load Scanning lamp Figure 2-101B 2-2 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION B. Outline of Electrical Circuit The copier's main electrical mechanisms are controlled by the microprocessor on the DC controller/DC power...
... Relay AC driver Driver Heater AC load Scanning lamp Figure 2-101B 2-2 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION B. Outline of Electrical Circuit The copier's main electrical mechanisms are controlled by the microprocessor on the DC controller/DC power...
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...copyboard is moved to the photosensitive drum through the lens array. LSTR (Last Rotation) After CBRV for a press on the Copy Start key. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) While the copyboard is pressed. Between when LSTR is over until 3 sec ...position in reverse (about 4 sec). Returns the copyboard to the home position. CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION Period Description Remarks STBY (Standby) Between when the copier is switched ON and when the Copy Start key is over. Waits for the last copy is over and when the Copy Start key is...
...copyboard is moved to the photosensitive drum through the lens array. LSTR (Last Rotation) After CBRV for a press on the Copy Start key. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) While the copyboard is pressed. Between when LSTR is over until 3 sec ...position in reverse (about 4 sec). Returns the copyboard to the home position. CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION Period Description Remarks STBY (Standby) Between when the copier is switched ON and when the Copy Start key is over. Waits for the last copy is over and when the Copy Start key is...
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CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 3-1 Copyboard glass Scanning lamp Lens array Photosensitive drum Figure 3-101A B. Figure 3-101B illustrates ...the copyboard. 1 Copyboard Home 2 Position (HP) Copyboard Reverse 3 Copyboard Start Position (SP) Forward 4 Copyboard Reversal 5 Home Position Position Reverse Stop Copier Continuous copying Figure 3-101B Front View COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Outline The copyboard is projected to the copyboard drive gear (pinion). Outline of Exposure System While the copyboard is moving...
CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 3-1 Copyboard glass Scanning lamp Lens array Photosensitive drum Figure 3-101A B. Figure 3-101B illustrates ...the copyboard. 1 Copyboard Home 2 Position (HP) Copyboard Reverse 3 Copyboard Start Position (SP) Forward 4 Copyboard Reversal 5 Home Position Position Reverse Stop Copier Continuous copying Figure 3-101B Front View COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. Outline The copyboard is projected to the copyboard drive gear (pinion). Outline of Exposure System While the copyboard is moving...
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... to keep the washer with the screw when mounting the cover. 5. If possible, avoid operating the machine with any of its parts removed. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 3-9 Unless otherwise noted, reassembly is fitted with a washer to ensure electric...rear cover is discussed in terms of its mechanical characteristics and operation and how to disassemble and assemble it. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CHAPTER 3 EXPOSURE SYSTEM III.MECHANICAL SYSTEM Here, the copier is provided with a washer to protect against static electricity.
... to keep the washer with the screw when mounting the cover. 5. If possible, avoid operating the machine with any of its parts removed. CANON PC400/420/430,FC200/220 REV.0 JAN.1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 3-9 Unless otherwise noted, reassembly is fitted with a washer to ensure electric...rear cover is discussed in terms of its mechanical characteristics and operation and how to disassemble and assemble it. COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CHAPTER 3 EXPOSURE SYSTEM III.MECHANICAL SYSTEM Here, the copier is provided with a washer to protect against static electricity.