DEClaser 1100 Series Printer Service Guide EK–DCL11–SV.
First Printing, December 1990 Revised, November 1992 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
FCC NOTICE: 115 Volt model only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii 1 Physical and Functional Description 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.11.1 1.11.2 Description of the DEClaser 1100 Series Printers . . . . Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Feeders and Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tray Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.10.1 2.10.2 2.10.3 2.11 2.11.1 2.11.2 2.11.3 2.11.4 2.11.5 2.11.6 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i/f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . baud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rsmode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dtr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xon/xoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etx/ack . . .
5 DEClaser 1152 Printer Test Prints 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 DEClaser DEClaser DEClaser DEClaser 1152 1152 1152 1152 Printer Printer Printer Printer Test Print . . . . . . . . . . . . PCL Emulator Test Page . Cleaning Test Page . . . . . Engine Test Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 5–4 5–6 5–8 6 Control Panel Messages FIPs 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Control Panel Messages . . . . . . . Status Messages . . . . . . . . . .
9 Recommended Spares List and Parts Locator 9.1 9.2 Recommended Spares List (RSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1 9–3 10 Removal and Replacement Procedures and RSL 10.1 Rear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.2 Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3 Right and Left Side Covers . .
A General Information A.1 A.2 A.2.1 A.3 A.3.1 A.3.2 A.3.3 A.3.4 A.3.5 A.4 Extended Service Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macro Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Examples Using the Macro Feature . . . . . . . . . . . Interface Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEClaser 1100 Video Port . . . .
Index Figures 1–1 1–2 1–3 1–4 1–5 1–6 1–7 1–8 1–9 1–10 1–11 1–12 1–13 1–14 1–15 2–1 2–2 2–3 3–1 3–2 4–1 4–2 4–3 4–4 5–1 5–2 5–3 5–4 8–1 9–1 9–2 9–3 10–1 x Components: Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Components: External Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . Components: Internal Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . Components: Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tray Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . .
–2 10–3 Laser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–28 10–31 Tables 1–1 1–2 1–3 1–4 1–5 2–1 2–2 2–3 3–1 3–2 3–3 3–4 3–5 3–6 3–7 3–8 3–9 3–10 3–11 4–1 5–1 6–1 6–2 6–3 6–4 6–5 7–1 7–2 8–1 Printer Components: Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Components: External Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Components: Internal Rear View . . . . . . . . .
9–1 9–2 9–3 9–4 10–1 A–1 A–2 A–3 A–4 A–5 A–6 A–7 A–8 A–9 A–10 A–11 A–12 A–13 A–14 B–1 B–2 B–3 B–4 D–1 D–2 xii DEClaser 1100/1152 Printers Recommended Spares List (RSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Locator 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Locator 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feeder Parts Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical Cavity . . . . .
Preface This book is intended to assist the service engineer to repair and service the DEClaser 1100 series printer in the field environment. Before attempting to use the book, you must attend the specific DEClaser Educational Services training course and all other prerequisite training courses. Section D.1 lists all recommended courses. Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this service guide: Convention Description Note: Notes provide additional information.
About This Service Guide This service guide contains the following information: This Chapter Describes Chapter 1 The physical and functional components of the printer and all available printer options. Chapter 2 The DEClaser 1100 control panel operation and setup menus. Chapter 3 The DEClaser 1152 printer features and control panel. Chapter 4 The DEClaser 1100 test prints. Chapter 5 The DEClaser 1152 test prints. Chapter 6 Control Panel messages, Operator Call messages, and Service messages.
1 Physical and Functional Description This chapter provides a physical and functional description of the DEClaser 1100 series printer. 1.1 Description of the DEClaser 1100 Series Printers The DEClaser 1100 series printers are compact, low-cost, desktop printers capable of printing high-quality text or graphics at speeds up to 4 pages per minute on a variety of typical media, including paper, envelopes, and transparencies. Appendix B contains printer and media specifications.
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1.2 Printer Components Table 1–1 Printer Components: Front View ! " # $ % & ' Component Function Control panel The control panel has a message display, indicator lights, and a keypad. See Chapter 2 for additional information on using the control panel. Font cartridge slots These two slots accept the optional font or program cartridges. For example, the PostScript cartridge is a program cartridge. See Section 2.17 for more information.
1.2 Printer Components Figure 1–2 identifies the components on the back of the DEClaser 1100 series printers. The DEClaser 1152 printer has a DEC423 serial and LocalTalk connector; it does not have a video interface. Table 1–2 describes each numbered component.
1.2 Printer Components Table 1–2 Printer Components: External Rear View ! " # $ % & ' ( Component Function Facedown tray and adjustable paper stop Paper is stacked in facedown orientation. Rear cover Remove the access cover to install the optional 1- or 2-Mb RAM expansion memory. Power cord connector This receptacle accepts the ac line power cord. Parallel (Centronics) interface connector Accepts a 32-pin cable and is used for parallel interfacing to a host computer system.
1.2 Printer Components Figure 1–3 has numbered callouts to identify the location of the operational components that are visible when the rear cover is open. For a description of each component, see Table 1–3. Figure 1–3 Components: Internal Rear View Note: The interface board shown here is for the DEClaser 1100 printer.
1.2 Printer Components Table 1–3 Printer Components: Internal Rear View ! " # Component Function TEST PRINT button This button prints the Engine Test print. Use a pencil or suitable tool to press it. See Section 5.4 for information about the Engine Test print. Interface board On the DEClaser 1100 and 1150 printers, this panel holds the interface board and the parallel, video, and serial input ports. On the DEClaser 1152 printer, the interface board is similar in form and function.
1.2 Printer Components Figure 1–4 has numbered callouts to identify the location of the operational components inside the printer. See Table 1–4 for a description of each component.
1.2 Printer Components Table 1–4 Printer Components: Internal View ! " # $ % & ' ( ) Component Function Release button Press the green release button when the EP-L cartridge sticks in the printer. When the button is pressed, a ratchet mechanism moves the gear that drives the OPC drum in the EP-L cartridge. Serial number The internal serial number template is attached to the plastic bulkhead behind the EP-L cartridge. The location of the external serial number template can be found in Table 1–2.
1.3 Media Feeders and Paper Paths 1.3 Media Feeders and Paper Paths The DEClaser printer picks up and feeds media into its paper path from the front paper tray or from the optional cassette feeder. 1.3.1 Tray Paper Path The paper tray is the primary device for feeding media into the DEClaser printer. Acceptable media includes envelopes, transparencies, and cut sheets of paper. The size of the printed image when the tray is used is set by the host or from the control panel.
1.3 Media Feeders and Paper Paths From the fixing unit, the paper is directed to the faceup stack or around the bend to the delivery rollers . The delivery rollers push the paper into the facedown stack. ' 1.3.2 Optional Cassette Paper Path The optional cassette feeder mounts underneath the printer and holds the drawer-style cassette. The cassette holds up to 250 sheets of paper or 20 envelopes. The paper size and cassette type are fixed and cannot be altered.
1.3 Media Feeders and Paper Paths Table 1–5 Cassette Size-Sensing Cassette Paper Size Sensing Switches Size SW901 SW902 SW903 Executive ON ON ON Envelope ON ON OFF B51 ON OFF ON Legal ON OFF OFF A4 OFF ON ON Feeder not installed OFF ON OFF Letter OFF OFF ON Cassette not installed OFF OFF OFF 1 Cassette size not available from Digital.
1.4 Switches, Sensors, and Solenoids 1.4 Switches, Sensors, and Solenoids Figure 1–7 shows the location of each switch, sensor, and solenoid in the DEClaser 1100 series printer. See Section 9.2, Parts Locator, to find the locations of FRUs. Figure 1–7 Switches, Sensors, and Solenoids Switches: ! The HV door switch is a safety feature. See Section 1.11. The following switches and designations are referred to in Figure 1–7 and on the wiring diagrams in Section 1.8.
1.4 Switches, Sensors, and Solenoids • SW101, the LVPSA door switch, is mounted inside the LVPSA and interrupts the fixing heater current and +24 Vdc motor current. (See Section 1.9.) • SW11 turns the ac power on and off. Sensors: The following sensors are designated and referred to in Figure 1–7 and on the wiring diagrams in Section 1.8. • TH1 is the thermistor in the fixing unit. (See Section 1.10.) • PS11 is the EP-L and front door open sensor.
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1.6 Interface Board 1.6 Interface Board The interface board can connect to a host system through the following interfaces. • Serial RS232C • DEC423 (Adaptor to the RS232 is required with the DEClaser 1100 and 1150 printers.) • Parallel 8-bit Centronics • Video (DEClaser 1100 and 1150 printers only) • LocalTalk (DEClaser 1152 printer only) Data passes directly through the interface board. See Section A.3 for pin-out and connector information.
1.7 DEClaser 1100 and 1150 Printer Video Control Board Figure 1–9 The DEClaser 1100 and 1150 Video Control Board A16-32 EEPROM M-CPU AD0-15 Expansion ROM GA2 Font 0 Cartridges 1 S-CPU DC Control Board GA1 MD 0-15 Internal ROM I/O Board Control Panel Indicators Display Keys DRAM MD0-15 MLO-004912 The main central processing unit (M–CPU) is a 32-bit microprocessor that controls all activity on the video control board.
1.7 DEClaser 1100 and 1150 Printer Video Control Board The DRAM is divided into the following three fields (the size is adjustable through the control panel setup menu): • The page (input) buffer contains data received from the host system. • The page memory contains the image data bitmap or dot pattern data. • The font cache memory contains processed fonts.
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1.8 DC Control Board Signals Figure 1–11 (Cont.
1.9 LVPSA, Main Motor, and Interlock Diagram 1.9 LVPSA, Main Motor, and Interlock Diagram Figure 1–12 shows the major sections of the low-voltage power supply assembly (LVPSA).
1.10 Fixing Heater Control Circuit 1.10 Fixing Heater Control Circuit The fixing unit heater is maintained at a temperature of 120°C (248°F) in the standby mode. When a print command is received, the temperature is raised to the 150°C (302°F) operating temperature. Figure 1–13 shows an overall diagram of the fixing unit control circuits.
1.10 Fixing Heater Control Circuit The TP1 and TP2 thermoswitches are mounted above the heat roller and are in series with the heater element. If the temperature of the heat roller goes too high, one or both of the thermoswitches will open. When the fixing temperature cools, TP1 and TP2 should close. A capacitor (not shown in Figure 1–13) on the DC control board keeps the error message on the display and the fixing current off until the printer power has been off for longer than 3 minutes.
1.11 HVPSA Density Circuits 1.11 HVPSA Density Circuits The HVPSA and density adjustment assemblies are replaced as FRUs. There are no internal field adjustments. 1.11.1 Density Adjustment The density adjustment lets the user choose lighter or darker printing. The default shown in Figure 1–14 is the recommended normal position for the sliding adjuster. Figure 1–14 Density Adjustment Default MLO-006063P As shown in Figure 1–15, VR701 is the density adjustment potentiometer.
1.11 HVPSA Density Circuits 1.11.2 HVPSA Circuits Figure 1–15 gives signal names, connector numbers, and shows the circuitry that drives and loads the HVPSA. Figure 1–15 HVPSA Image Circuits HVPSA DC Control Board J206 6 HVDC J601 J602-1 VR 3 HVAC Primary 7 HVT1 + 10 HVT3 _ 9 HVT2 Trans TB601 HVAC 8 HVD 4 VR J602-2 VR HV Door Switch Develop +12 V VR701 Density Adjustment MLO-006187 The HVPSA is operated by the DC control board.
2 DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel This chapter describes the operational modes, keys, and indicators of the DEClaser 1100 printer. 2.1 Control Panel Modes The DEClaser 1100 printer runs in either the online Ready or offline Ready mode of operation. The online indicator shows the online or offline status. The text 00 READY is displayed when the printer is ready to receive commands. The online Ready mode means that the printer is ready to receive commands, text, or font files from the host system.
2.2 DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicators 2.2 DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicators Figure 2–1 shows the location of the DEClaser 1100 printer control panel indicators and keys. Table 2–1 describes how they work.
2.2 DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicators Table 2–1 (Cont.) DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel Indicators and Keys $ Indicator 1 Function Data Indicates the condition of the data in the buffer memory. The indicator is either flashing, off, or on. If flashing, the buffer is receiving print data from the host system. If off, the buffer is empty. If on, there is print data in the buffer. online1 The indicator is either on, off, or flashing. If on, the printer is online.
2.2 DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel Keys and Indicators Table 2–1 (Cont.) DEClaser 1100 Printer Control Panel Indicators and Keys +@ +A 3 See Indicator Function Menu > 3 Causes the printer to enter the Setup menu and redefines the function of the dual-labeled keys. Section 2.3 gives more information about the setup menus. Pressing and holding Menu for longer than 3 seconds causes the printer to enter the Port and Emulation Selection menu. See Section 2.17 for more information.
2.3 Navigating Through the Setup Menu 2.3 Navigating Through the Setup Menu Figure 2–2 shows the format of the Setup menu. Press menu.
2.4 Setup Menu Format 2.4 Setup Menu Format Figure 2–3 shows the format of the horizontal Setup menu. Press the scrolling keys to move through the selections. The selected text is left-justified and indicated by an underline cursor. Ignore any text, separated by a space, on the right of the display. Figure 2–3 Setup Menu Display Text ..
2.5 Moving, Selecting, and Saving Values Table 2–3 Setup, Feature, and Value Menus Setup Feature Value For more information FONT/FEED feeder Cass. =Tray Section 2.6 LAYOUT autoNL =ON OFF Section 2.7 COPY/OVERLAY copy =01–99 Section 2.8 COMMAND message English =Finnish French German Italian Japan Norway Port. Spanish Swedish Danish Dutch Section 2.9 INITIAL macro1 =000–999 Section 2.10.1 paint =Partial Full Dual Section 2.10.2 paper Letter =A4 Section 2.10.
2.5 Moving, Selecting, and Saving Values Table 2–3 (Cont.) Setup, Feature, and Value Menus Setup Feature Value For more information rsmode 2 8S 8SS =7OS 7ES 7OSS 7ESS 8OS 8ES Section 2.11.3 dtr2 READY–H =Fix–H Section 2.11.4 =ON OFF Section 2.11.5 etx/ack2 =ON OFF Section 2.11.6 SAVE–>RAM — – Section 2.12 SAVE–>NVRAM – – Saves values for power failure. Section 2.13 LOAD<–ROM — – Loads factory values. Section 2.14 xon/xoff 2 2 This value appears only if you select RS232C.
2.7 LAYOUT 2.7 LAYOUT The following feature and values are available from the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) LAYOUT Setup menu: autoNL ON OFF Comments: Determines if the line of text is truncated or wrapped at the right margin. When set to ON, the printer automatically inserts a carriage return and line feed character to wrap the text on the next line. When set to OFF, the printer truncates the line at the right margin. 2.
2.9 COMMAND message English Finnish French German Italian Japan Norway Port. Spanish Swedish Danish Dutch Comments: Status, operator call, and other error messages are displayed in the selected language. Setup menus and service messages are always displayed in English. 2.10 INITIAL The following features and values are available from the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) INITIAL Setup menu: macro 000–999 paint Partial Dual Full paper Letter A4 2.10.
2.10 INITIAL 2.10.2 paint The following values are displayed for the paint feature of the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) INITIAL menu: • Partial • Full • Dual Which values are displayed depends on the amount of available memory: • If the minimum amount of memory is installed (512 KB), you can only select the Partial value; Full and Dual are not displayed. • If the 1-MB optional memory is installed, you can select Partial or Full; Dual is not displayed.
2.11 INTERFACE 2.11 INTERFACE The following features are available from the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) INTERFACE Setup menu: • i/f • baud • rsmode • dtr • xon/xoff • etx/ack 2.11.1 i/f The following values are available from the i/f feature of the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) INTERFACE menu: • RS232C • CENTRO When you select CENTRO from the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) INTERFACE menu, the parallel 8-bit Centronics port is activated.
2.11 INTERFACE 2.11.2 baud The following values are available from the baud feature of the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) INTERFACE menu: 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 The baud selection establishes the baud rate of the serial port. The printer’s baud rate must match the baud rate of the host system or data communication equipment where the serial port is connected. 2.11.
2.11 INTERFACE 2.11.6 etx/ack The following values are available from the etx/ack feature of the DEClaser 1100 printer (PPL3) INTERFACE menu. Selecting ON, enables ETX/ACK. ON OFF 2.12 SAVE–>RAM SAVE–>RAM writes the selected values of feeder, autoNL, and copy into RAM. There are no features or values associated with this setup. The message "OK" is displayed to show that the function is accomplished. 2.13 SAVE–>NVRAM SAVE–>NVRAM writes all the selected values into NVRAM.
2.15 Control Representation Mode 2.15 Control Representation Mode The Control Representation or Character Dump mode is used to print out raw (unprocessed) data or commands sent from the host computer. When the mode is activated and the printer is online, the printer prints all the normally invisible control characters, such as carriage returns and line feeds.
2.16 Tray (Page Format) Size Menu 2.16 Tray (Page Format) Size Menu The Page Format Size menu sets the size of the printed image when tray feeding is selected. The page format or tray image size is set by: • Host-transmitted escape sequences • Page Format menu • Power-up default When the power is turned off then on, any value previously selected by the Page Format menu is lost and one of two power-up values are loaded.
2.17 Emulation and Video Mode Menu 2.17 Emulation and Video Mode Menu The DEClaser 1100 printer can be programmed to emulate several printing protocols. The emulation affects the entire operation of the printer. When DEC 00 is displayed, the resident Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol level 3 (DEC PPL3) emulator is invoked. See Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and Digital ANSICompliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement for more information.
3 DEClaser 1152 Printer Control Panel This chapter describes the keys, indicators, and operational modes of the DEClaser 1152 printer control panel. The DEClaser 1152 printer runs in either the online Ready or offline Ready mode of operation. The On Line indicator shows the online or offline status. The text PS READY/IDLE is displayed when the printer is ready to receive commands. The online Ready mode means that the printer is ready to receive commands, text, or font files from the host system.
3.1 DEClaser 1152 Control Panel Keys and Indicators 3.1 DEClaser 1152 Control Panel Keys and Indicators Figure 3–1 shows the location of the DEClaser 1152 control panel indicators and keys. Table 3–1 describes how they work. Figure 3–1 DEClaser 1152 Printer Control Panel Indicators Ready Alarm On Line Data Test / Font Reset Enter Menu Feeder Select Table 3–1 DEClaser 1152 Control Panel Indicators and Keys Indicator 1 Function Ready The indicator is either on, off, or flashing.
3.1 DEClaser 1152 Control Panel Keys and Indicators Table 3–1 (Cont.) DEClaser 1152 Control Panel Indicators and Keys Indicator Function Reset Enter The following reset functions are performed automatically at powerup or when Reset is pressed: Menu Feeder Select • Clears the data from the buffer memory (DRAM). • Selects the values stored in RAM as current settings. Causes the printer to enter Menu mode. Section 3.2 gives more information about the Menu mode.
3.2 Navigating Through the Setup Menus 3.2 Navigating Through the Setup Menus Figure 3–2 shows how to proceed through the Setup menus in Menu mode. Press Menu to enter Menu mode. Figure 3–2 DEClaser 1152 Keypad Operation Setup Menus Enter Features Enter Values Enter Enters Values in NVRAM and Current Memory MLO-005697P The scrolling keys are activated when the control panel enters Menu mode. Table 3–2 describes the action of the scrolling keys.
3.3 Menu Descriptions 3.3 Menu Descriptions This section describes the menus, features, and values of the printer. The main menu choices for the DEClaser 1152 printer are as follows: INTERFACE PS PCL SETUP PAPER HANDLING MISCELLANEOUS Table 3–3, Table 3–8, Table 3–10, and Table 3–11 show the features and values for these main menu choices. 3.3.1 Interface Selection This feature selects the interface(s) used to communicate with the host computer(s).
3.3 Menu Descriptions Although the SERIAL menu item and the SERIALB menu item share the same parameters and values, they are separate interfaces. Changing the settings in one does not change the same settings in the other. Use Table 3–3 as a reference for the features and values used by the SERIAL and the SERIALB menu items. Note: SERIAL is enabled by default, SERIALB is not.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–3 (Cont.
3.3 Menu Descriptions 3.3.2.1 I/F: SERIAL (I/F: SERIALB) Menu Table 3–4 contains the values to use to set the serial communication features of the printer. Default values are shown in uppercase in the ‘‘Values’’ column. Table 3–4 I/F: SERIAL (I/F: SERIALB) Menu Feature Values SER: ENABLED Description Determines whether data arriving on the serial interface port should be considered as a job to be scheduled for execution. ENA: YES Data to the serial port is accepted as a job.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–4 (Cont.) I/F: SERIAL (I/F: SERIALB) Menu Feature Values SER: BAUD RATE RATE: RATE: RATE: RATE: RATE: RATE: RATE: RATE: Description 300 baud 600 baud 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 BAUD 19.2K baud 38.4K baud SER: PARITY Sets the transmit and receive speed the printer uses to communicate with the host computer. A part of the data format the printer uses to communicate with the host computer. The printer looks for the type of parity checking bit in each character.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–4 (Cont.) I/F: SERIAL (I/F: SERIALB) Menu Feature Values Description SER: FLOW CONTROL FLOW: XON/XOFF Uses software to control the flow of data to the input buffer of the printer. It is sometimes referred to as software handshaking protocol, a method the printer and the host computer use to exchange xon /xoff signals. These signals prevent the input buffer from overflowing with data.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–4 (Cont.) I/F: SERIAL (I/F: SERIALB) Menu Feature SER: CHECKPARITY Values Description STOP BITS: ONE One stop bit is used in the data format. This setting is valid with the following combinations: 7 data bits and even or odd parity, 8 data bits and any parity. STOP BITS: two Two stop bits are used in the data format. This setting is valid with the following combinations: 7 data bits and even or odd parity, 8 data bits and no parity.
3.3 Menu Descriptions 3.3.2.2 I/F: PARALLEL Menu Table 3–6 contains the values to use to set the parallel (Centronics) communication features of the printer. Default values are shown in uppercase in the ‘‘Values’’ column. Table 3–6 I/F: PARALLEL Menu Feature Values PAR: ENABLED Description Determines whether data arriving on the parallel (Centronics) interface port should be considered as a job to be scheduled for execution by the PostScript interpreter or an emulator.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–6 (Cont.) I/F: PARALLEL Menu Feature Values Description PAR: OUTPUTDEVICE OUT: serial OUT: serialb OUT: NONE The parallel (Centronics) interface cannot send data back to the host computer. OUTPUTDEVICE allows PostScript to send back channel messages on an alternate return channel. Note: If the selected output device is not enabled, back channel data will be lost. 3.3.2.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–8 contains the values to use to set the PCL4 features of the printer. Default values are shown in uppercase in the ‘‘Values’’ column. Table 3–8 PCL4 SETUP Menu Feature Values Description PCL: COPIES COPIES: 11 to COPIES: 99 Specifies the number of copies to print from 1 to 99. PCL: ORIENTATION ORIENT: PORTRAIT Sets the printing so that the characters are parallel to the short edge of the paper. This page is printed in portrait orientation.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–8 (Cont.) PCL4 SETUP Menu Feature Values Description PCL: SYMBOL SET SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: SYM: A symbol set is collection of glyphs.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–8 (Cont.) PCL4 SETUP Menu Feature Values 2 Description PCL: FONT FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: FONT: PCL: FONT SIZE SIZE: 8 to SIZE: 90 SIZE: 121 Specifies the font size for the printed page. PCL: FONT PITCH PITCH: 4 cpi to PITCH: 20 cpi PITCH: 10 cpi1 Specifies the font pitch for the printed page.
3.3 Menu Descriptions 3.3.3.1 Selecting Fonts You can use the features and values in Table 3–9 to access the fonts in any font cartridge you install in the DEClaser 1152 printer. Default values are shown in uppercase in the ‘‘Values’’ column. Table 3–9 Selecting Fonts Feature Value Description FONT: FACE NUMBER1 FACE #: 0-255 This is an integer assigned to a particular typeface by HewlettPackard Company. For example, typeface 3 is Courier. The default typeface is Courier.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–9 (Cont.) Selecting Fonts Feature Value 1 FONT: WEIGHT WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: WEIGHT: 1 Not Description ultrathin extrathin thin ex-light light demilight semilight MEDIUM semibold demibold bold extrabold black ex-black ultrblack Selects the weight of the printed characters. all typefaces are available from this printer.
3.3 Menu Descriptions 3.3.4 PAPER HANDLING Menu Table 3–10 contains the values to use to set the paper handling features of the printer. Default values are shown in uppercase in the ‘‘Values’’ column. Table 3–10 PAPER HANDLING Menu Menu Item Values DEFAULT FEEDER FEED: CASSETTE1 Selects the paper cassette to automatically feed paper into the printer. FEED: front FRONT PAGE SIZE Description Selects the multipurpose tray.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–10 (Cont.) PAPER HANDLING Menu Menu Item Values Description 3 ENV. CASS. SIZE The following values specify envelope sizes used with the envelope cassette. ENV: 4.125X9.54 2 2 To Specifies 4.125 in. x 9.5 in. ENV: a5 Specifies A5 size (148 mm x 210 mm) ENV: c5 Specifies C5 size (162 mm x 229 mm) ENV: dl Specifies DL size (C5/6) (110 mm x 220 mm) ENV: 3.875x7.5 Specifies 3.875 in. x 7.5 in. ENV: halfletter Specifies half letter size (5.5 x 8.5 in.) paper.
3.3 Menu Descriptions 3.3.5 MISCELLANEOUS Menu Table 3–11 contains the values to use to set the following printer features: Default values are shown in uppercase in the ‘‘Values’’ column. • Do start page • Do jam recovery • Wait timeout • Language • Job reset • Set factory defaults Table 3–11 MISCELLANEOUS Menu Features Values Description DO START PAGE START PAGE: YES Generates the PostScript startup page each time the PostScript interpreter is initialized.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–11 (Cont.) MISCELLANEOUS Menu Features Values Description RECOVER JAM: NO Disables the guarantee of complete jam recovery. However, the printer attempts to recover jams when possible. Choose this value if you want to ensure the best possible throughput speed from the printer. WAIT TIMEOUT LANGUAGE The WAIT TIMEOUT feature (if not set to infinite) limits the time the printer waits to receive additional input for a job that is in progress.
3.3 Menu Descriptions Table 3–11 (Cont.) MISCELLANEOUS Menu Features Values Description JOB RESET RESET: YES Allows resetting of the current job from the front panel. RESET: no Disables the resetting of the current job from the front panel. A SETTING Sets all features of the printer to their factory default settings using letter size paper. b setting Sets all features of the printer to their factory default settings using A4 size paper. SET FACTORY DEFS 3.
4 DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Prints This chapter explains how to print and use the following test prints on the DEClaser 1100 printer: • Test Print A • Test Print B • Font List A • Cleaning test • Engine test print DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Prints 4–1
4.1 DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Print A 4.1 DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Print A Figure 4–1 is an example of Test Print A. To print Test Print A, press and release Test/Font briefly. TEST PRINT A is displayed during the printing process. Table 4–1 lists a brief description of each item in the TEST PRINT block. Table 4–1 DEClaser 1100 Test Print Block Version Line lists the current revision level of the printer firmware. Total Ram Lists the amount of random-access memory (RAM) available in the printer.
4.1 DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Print A Figure 4–1 DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Print A T E S T Version Total Ram Font Card : : : Free Ram P R I N T X0.3-03 / 19900905 512 ( 512 + 0 ) K byte NONE 000320 K bytes Current Settings FEEDER feeder =Cass.
4.2 DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Print B 4.2 DEClaser 1100 Printer Test Print B Test print B, shown in Figure 4–2, consists of an incrementing alphanumeric test pattern. To print TEST PRINT B, press and hold Test/Font for about 5 seconds or until the 01 TEST PRINT B message is displayed. The printer then continuously prints the test pattern until you press Test/Font or On Line .
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4.3 DEClaser 1100 Printer Font List A 4.3 DEClaser 1100 Printer Font List A Font List A is a list of internal, cartridge, and downline loaded fonts. Press Test/Font twice to print font list A. The text 06 FONT LIST A is displayed while the font list is printing. Fonts are selected by escape sequences sent from the host computer. You cannot select a font from the control panel.
4.4 DEClaser 1100 Printer Cleaning Test 5. The message 08 CLEANING is displayed as the sheet passes through and cleans the paper path rollers. No printing is done during the second pass. Figure 4–3 DEClaser 1100 Printer Cleaning Test Print CLEANING PAPER 1. Position this page facing this side up in the multi-purpose tray. 2. Press the TEST/FONT key. For details, refer to the "Maintenance" chapter in your Operator’s Manual.
4.5 DEClaser 1100 Printer Engine Test Print 4.5 DEClaser 1100 Printer Engine Test Print Figure 4–4 is an example of the Engine Test print. Figure 1–3 shows the location of the TEST PRINT button. Use a pencil or other suitable tool to press it and the printer will respond as follows: 1. If the printer is on line and printing, the current job finishes printing. 2. The On Line indicator goes off. 3. The orange Alarm indicator lights. 4. The 15 ENGINE TEST message is displayed. 5.
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5 DEClaser 1152 Printer Test Prints This chapter explains how to print and use the following test prints on the DEClaser 1152 printer: • Test Print • PCL Emulator Test Page • Cleaning test • Engine test print DEClaser 1152 Printer Test Prints 5–1
5.1 DEClaser 1152 Printer Test Print 5.1 DEClaser 1152 Printer Test Print Figure 5–1 shows a sample test print. A Test Print shows the current printer settings. Use the following procedure to print a Test Print: 1. Press to put the printer off line. On Line 2. Press and release Test/Font Note: Holding down paper to print. . Test/Font for 3 seconds or longer causes a cleaning The test print prints. 3. Press On Line . Table 5–1 describes the items on the Test Print page.
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5.2 DEClaser 1152 Printer PCL Emulator Test Page 5.2 DEClaser 1152 Printer PCL Emulator Test Page Figure 5–2 shows a sample PCL Emulator Test Page, which lists the internal, cartridge, and downline loaded fonts. To print the PCL Emulator Test Page, using the following procedure: 1. Enter Menu mode. 2. Select PS PCL SETUP. 3. Select PCL: FONT PAGE. 4. Press ENTER . EXECUTE? displays on the front panel. 5. Press ENTER .
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5.3 DEClaser 1152 Printer Cleaning Test Page 5.3 DEClaser 1152 Printer Cleaning Test Page Figure 5–3 shows a Cleaning Test page. The two-pass cleaning test cleans the fixing unit rollers. Perform the cleaning test when: • Installing a new EP-L cartridge • Staining occurs at the top or bottom of transparencies • Paper frequently jams in the fixing unit Note: Always use plain white paper to generate the cleaning paper. It can be A4-size, letter-size, or legal-size paper.
5.3 DEClaser 1152 Printer Cleaning Test Page Figure 5–3 DEClaser 1152 Printer Cleaning Test Print CLEANING PAPER 1. Position this page facing this side up in the multi-purpose tray. 2. Press the TEST/FONT key. For details, refer to the "Maintenance" chapter in your Operator’s Manual.
5.4 DEClaser 1152 Printer Engine Test Print 5.4 DEClaser 1152 Printer Engine Test Print Figure 5–4 is an example of the Engine Test print. Figure 1–3 shows the location of the TEST PRINT button. Press the TEST PRINT button with a pencil or other suitable tool to print an engine test print.
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6 Control Panel Messages FIPs Chapter 6 describes the control panel messages of the DEClaser 1100 and 1152 printers. 6.1 Control Panel Messages Use the following list for directions to the tables that interpret the control panel display text and provides troubleshooting information. All control panel messages are displayed with the Alarm indicator, except 00 READY DEC. • Status messages, Table 6–1 • Operator call messages, Table 6–3 • Functional messages, Table 6–4 • Service messages, Table 6–5 6.
6.2 Status Messages Table 6–1 (Cont.) DEClaser 1100 Printer Status Messages Number Message Description and Action 02 WARMING UP The printer is waiting for the fixing unit to reach operating temperature. If the fixing unit fails to reach the correct operating temperature, the 50 SERVICE message is displayed. 03 RESET This message is displayed for about four seconds to confirm that the reset function is completed. Pressing Reset or transmitting a SET command from the host initiates the reset function.
6.2 Status Messages Table 6–2 (Cont.) DEClaser 1152 Status Messages Message Description and Action PS WAIT FOR IDLE This message displays when job reset is set to no on the front panel and the user presses ONLINE while a job was printing. PS TEST PRINT This message appears while processing and printing the test page. The control panel keys are buffered during the test print. You cannot perform a control panel reset of the test print.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 Operator Call Messages Number Message 10 CHECK PAPER Description and Action This message indicates a feeding problem from the selected input device and is caused by bad media or a circuit malfunction of the feed roller solenoid. Troubleshooting: Respond to this error with the following steps. 1. Remove the paper and perform the following checks: • Inspect the paper for static electricity, adhesive contamination, or damage.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 (Cont.) Operator Call Messages Number Message Description and Action Paper check errors when feeding from the paper tray. 3. Perform the following steps if the problem occurs when feeding from the paper tray: 11 PAPER OUT1 • Open the front door and inspect the condition of the solenoid (SL501) that actuates the tray feed clutch. Fix or replace any damaged FRU that you find. • Inspect the 9-pin plug connecting to J209 on the DC control board.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 (Cont.) Operator Call Messages Number Message 11 TRAY PAPER xx Description and Action xx indicates the paper size. This message prompts you to load the empty tray with a specific size paper. The tray must be selected. The paper size is determined by the Page Format menu, as shown in Section 2.16. When the tray is empty, the lever of the paper out tray sensor (PS501) drops down.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 (Cont.) Operator Call Messages Number Message 12 PRINTER OPEN Description and Action 2 Any one of the following causes this message to appear: • The front door of the printer is open. • The fixing door is open. • No EP-L cartridge is installed. • The cooling fan is not turning. The door sensor is actuated by the tang on the shutter of the EP-L cartridge. When the front door is closed, a gear rack on the end of the door rod flips up the shutter lever.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 (Cont.) Operator Call Messages Number Message 12 PRINTER OPEN (Cont.) Description and Action 2 Troubleshooting: Do the following to fix a 12 PRINTER OPEN malfunction: 1. Carefully inspect the operation of each door. Fix or replace any components that are damaged. 2. If the fan blades are not turning or turn slowly, replace the fan. 3.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 (Cont.) Operator Call Messages Number Message Description and Action 2 13 PAPER JAM This message is displayed when paper is jammed in the printer paper path and the DC control board inhibits printer operation. The jam display message clears when you open and close the front door or fixing door, or when you press Error Skip . At power up or before the printer goes on line, the rollers turn for a time to eject any stalled paper from the paper path.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 (Cont.) Operator Call Messages Number Message PT LOAD A4 PT LOAD B5 PT LOAD LETTER PT LOAD LEGAL PT LOAD EXEC LOAD PAPERnn Description and Action This message is displayed when the host system sends a command to change the size of the paper in the tray. The tray may or may not be empty. The printer goes off line waiting for the paper tray sensor to detect paper. After you load the paper, the printer goes on line and starts to print.
6.3 Operator Call FIP Table 6–3 (Cont.) Operator Call Messages Number Message PC PC PC PC PC PC LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD Description and Action A4 B5 LETTER LEGAL EXEC PAPER nn This message1 is displayed when the host system sends a command to change the size of the installed cassette. Install the requested size cassette and press On Line or Error Skip to continue. nn is a user defined number in the range of 80–99 that is transmitted from the host system.
6.4 DEClaser 1100 Printer Functional FIP 6.4 DEClaser 1100 Printer Functional FIP The DEClaser 1100 printer functional error messages are firmware errors as opposed to hardware errors. They are set when resident firmware detects an error condition such as a memory checksum, memory overflow, or communication errors. The error condition can be caused by incorrect operation or by a malfunctioning control board in the printer.
6.4 DEClaser 1100 Printer Functional FIP Table 6–4 (Cont.) DEClaser 1100 Printer Functional Messages Number Message 22 LINE ERROR Description and Action The host is sending data when the printer is in the busy state. This causes an overflow of the receive buffer memory. Press Error Skip , then On Line to continue. The overflow data does not print.
6.4 DEClaser 1100 Printer Functional FIP Table 6–4 (Cont.) DEClaser 1100 Printer Functional Messages Number Message 25 VECTOR REJ Description and Action Vector graphics commands from the host system cannot be used because the printer is not in full paint mode. You have two possible actions: • Press Error Skip , then On Line to continue printing. Subsequent vector graphics commands are treated as text and printed.
6.5 Service FIP 6.5 Service FIP A service message is displayed to indicate a hardware malfunction. When it occurs, the printer is disabled. To clear the service error, the printer must be powered off, then on. Table 6–5 lists all service error messages, explains the message, and provides troubleshooting information if the message faults. Table 6–5 Service Messages Number Message 50 SERVICE Description and Action This message indicates a malfunctioning fixing unit temperature. Section 1.
6.5 Service FIP Table 6–5 (Cont.) Service Messages Number Message 51 SERVICE Description and Action This message is displayed when the video control board fails to detect the beam detect (BD) signal from the DC control board. The DC control board monitors the intensity of the laser beam light through the fiber optic cable and generates the BD signal to indicate the start of a scan line. Troubleshooting: Perform the following steps: 1.
6.5 Service FIP Table 6–5 (Cont.) Service Messages Number Message 52 SERVICE Description and Action The scanner motor is not up to speed. Check the scanner assembly electrical connectors for good connections. Troubleshooting: Perform the following steps: 1. Inspect the 6-pin J203 and J301 plugs connecting the DC control board to the scanner assembly. 2. Swap the scanner assembly. 3. Swap the DC control board. 4. Swap the LVPSA. SERVICE 53–59 Not used.
6.5 Service FIP Table 6–5 (Cont.) Service Messages Number Message 75 SERVICE 80 SERVICE 81 SERVICE 82 SERVICE 83 SERVICE 84 SERVICE 85 SERVICE 86 SERVICE 87 SERVICE A0–FF SERVICE Description and Action This range of numbers indicates a failure of an electronic on-board component or the failure of a connection or communication pathway between components. The errors are detected by the on-board CPUs. See Section A.1, Extended Service Messages, for more information on this range of error messages.
7 Paper Jam FIPs This chapter describes jam and image defect sections of the DEClaser 1100 series printer fault isolation procedures (FIPs). Power down the printer before removing jammed paper. Note: Before servicing a DEClaser 1100 printer, do the following: • Remove any installed font cartridge. • Make sure the DEC 00 emulation is selected, as shown in Section 2.17. • Make sure RS232C value is selected from the i/f feature of the interface menu, as shown in Table 2–3.
7.1 Jams and Paper Misfeeding 7.1 Jams and Paper Misfeeding FIP Note: This section is the FIP for troubleshooting paper jamming or paper feeding problems. Chapter 6, Control Panel Messages FIPs, verifies the malfunction and points you to the next troubleshooting section. 1. Inspect and clear any paper from the paper path. Power on the printer. What message is displayed? If the Message Is... Then Do This... 13 Paper Jam Go to the power up jam, Section 7.3. 00 Ready or PS Ready Idle Go to the step 2.
7.1 Jams and Paper Misfeeding 4. Determine where the jam first occurs. Does....... If No... If Yes... The sheet feed, the tray pickup lift, the pickup roller turn? Go to the jam entry submenu, Section 7.1.1. Check if the leading edge actuates the paper feed sensor. If it doesn’t, go to the tray area jam, Section 7.4. If it does, go to fixing and delivery area jam, Section 7.6. 5. Print many copies of the test print from the cassette and tray. If Jams Occur... If Jams Do Not Occur...
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7.2 Detecting and Clearing Jams Press Error Skip or open and close the front or fixing door to clear a 13 PAPER JAM message. The following rounding cycle happens as the jams detection circuits clear: • The main motor runs. • Any paper caught in the paper path is ejected. • If the pickup rollers are not parked at the home position, they will rotate and feed the top sheet of paper. 7.
7.4 Tray Area Pickup Jams 7.4 Tray Area Pickup Jams FIP Note: Paper fails to feed from the paper tray or multiple feeds occur. Table 7–1 Tray and Pickup Jams Symptoms Action Tray pickup roller fails to turn. Pickup roller fails to push leading edge to paper paper pickup (PS13) sensor. Open the door, remove the pickup roller, and do the following: • Inspect the condition of the surface of the tray pickup roller. Surface should be free of dirt, pliable, and not cut or worn.
7.4 Tray Area Pickup Jams Table 7–1 (Cont.) Tray and Pickup Jams Symptoms Action Shingle or multiple feeding from paper tray. Shingle feeding occurs when the leading edge and trailing edges overlap. Inspect the condition of the separation pad, the pickup clutch and the solenoid (SL501) that operates the pickup clutch. Swap the following parts: 1. Separation pad 2. Tray pickup roller 3. DC control board 4.
7.5 Cassette Area Pickup Jams 7.5 Cassette Area Pickup Jams Paper feeds successfully from the tray but jams occur when feeding from the cassette. Use the following list to inspect the cassette, paper feeder, and paper supply. If you find any damaged components in the paper feeder, replace the entire feeder assembly. 1. Make sure the cassette is and can be fully pushed in. 2.
7.5 Cassette Area Pickup Jams 4. Swap the feeder unit. 5. Swap the DC control board. 6. Swap the video controller board. 7.6 Fixing and Delivery Area Jams FIP Note: Paper jams occur in the paper path after a successful pick up and feed from the paper tray. If the jam involves multiple sheet feeding or other pickup failures, go to Section 7.4. The paper may be sitting in the paper path undamaged or may be folded up around an obstruction.
7.6 Fixing and Delivery Area Jams Troubleshooting: Match the type of jam in the symptom column and perform the action. Table 7–2 Fixing and Delivery Jams Symptom Action Paper stops under the pickup sensor and/or before the exit sensor or fixing rollers. Caused by a malfunction of the sensor circuit or feed rollers. Because the pickup was successful, the feed roller drive gears and shaft are most likely working satisfactory. Swap the following components: 1. Feed rollers and pickup sensor assembly 2.
7.6 Fixing and Delivery Area Jams Table 7–2 (Cont.) Fixing and Delivery Jams Symptom Action Sheet jams after the exit sensor. The sheet actuates the exit sensor, then either stops or folds up in the fixing exit or delivery rollers. Inspect, fix, or swap the following components: 1. Linkage that actuates the exit sensor 2. Exit sensor 3. Density adjustment board 4. DC control board 5. Fixing unit 6.
8 Image Defects FIPS This chapter describes the image defect fault isolation procedures (FIPS) for the DEClaser 1100 series print engine. 8.1 Image Defects FIP Caution: Refilled EP-L cartridges may work well but can cause minor image defects or serious damage to the printer. Look for the refill plug to determine if you have a refilled cartridge. You must evaluate the quality of the printed image whenever you service the DEClaser 1100 printer. Inspect test prints for satisfactory print image quality.
8.1 Image Defects FIP Table 8–1 Image Defect Lookup Table Image Defect See Section Light printing 8.2 Dark printing 8.3 Sheet is completely blank 8.4 Sheet is all black 8.5 In-line vertical spots 8.6 Toner on reverse side of paper 8.7 Vertical black streaks 8.8 Black, irregular, and smudged vertical bands 8.9 Black, irregular, and smudged horizontal bands 8.10 Blank spots in dark areas 8.11 Solid white vertical lines in dark areas 8.12 Bad leading edge registration 8.
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8.2 Light Printing 8.2 Light Printing The text and dark areas of the printed image are too light. Light printing or low density can be caused by the toner or paper supply, or by a malfunction of the high-voltage supplies or of the transfer circuits. Perform the following steps and checks: • The normal position for the density adjuster is the second detent position from the left, as shown in Figure 1–14. • Try new paper from a different source. Use a recommended paper.
8.3 Dark Printing 8.3 Dark Printing The printed text is too dark and heavy. Inspect the following elements and replace if damaged: • Density adjustment may be set too dark. Figure 1–14 shows the correct setting. • High-voltage connectors of the HVPSA and EP-L cartridge • 10-pin J206 plug that connects to the DC control board • 10-pin J601 plug that connects to the HVPSA Swap the following FRUs to correct the problem: 1. EP-L cartridge 2. Density adjustment board 3. DC control board 4. HVPSA 8.
8.4 Sheet Is Completely Blank 3. Video control board 4. HVPSA 5. DC control board 8.5 Sheet Is All Black Inspect the connectors of the HVPSA and EP-L cartridge for dirt or damage. Swap the following FRUs to correct the problem: 1. EP-L cartridge 2. HVPSA 3. DC control board 8.6 In-line Vertical Spots Inspect the high-voltage HVPSA connectors and the ground connections of the static eliminator. Do the following: 1. Clean the static charge eliminator. 2. Replace the transfer charging roller. 3.
8.7 Toner on Reverse Side of Paper • Fixing unit pressure roller 3. Inspect the EP-L cartridge for signs of leaking toner. 4. Swap the fixing unit. 8.8 Vertical Black Streaks The symptoms are caused by a dirty primary charge roller, by failure of the OPC drum, or by failure of the fixing unit. Lift the drum shield. If you can see the streaks on the surface of the OPC drum, replace the EP-L cartridge. If you can see the streaks on the surface of the fixing unit, replace the fixing unit.
8.11 Blank Spots in Dark Areas 8.11 Blank Spots in Dark Areas The dark areas of the paper have large splotchy white spots. Damp toner or paper or an over-exposed OPC drum can cause these symptoms. Storing the EP-L cartridge in cold temperatures or high humidity makes the toner damp and causes caking. Prolonged exposure to room level lighting will damage the OPC drum. Perform the following steps: 1. Inspect the condition of the high-voltage connectors that connect the EP-L cartridge to the HVPSA. 2.
8.13 Bad Leading Edge Registration 8.13 Bad Leading Edge Registration The registration is factory set and should require no adjustment in the field. Use the following procedure to verify correct registration: 1. Use the following procedure to measure the leading edge registration: a. Print one sheet of the Engine Test print, as shown in Section 5.4. b. Use a metric ruler to measure the distance between the leading edge of the paper and the start of the vertical bars. c.
8.14 Bad Fixing 4. Clean the fixing unit rollers using the procedure shown in Section 4.4. Perform two or three cleaning passes if necessary. Replace the fixing unit if the rollers cannot be cleaned. 5. Swap the fixing unit. 6. Swap the DC control board. 8.15 Wrinkled and Torn Paper The paper feeds and prints without jamming but wrinkles or skews (turns) in the paper path. Inspect the following and fix, swap, or replace any damaged or worn components: 1. Try some paper from a different source.
8.16 Background Staining on Envelopes 8.16 Background Staining on Envelopes Light background staining occurs in white areas of envelope. Staining is not noticeable when printing cut sheets. • Is the density adjustment set too light? Try moving the density adjuster to the darker setting. This should decrease the amount of background staining. See Section 1.11 for more information. Swap the following FRUs to correct the problem: 1. EP-L cartridge 2. HVPSA 3. DC control board 4.
9 Recommended Spares List and Parts Locator 9.1 Recommended Spares List (RSL) Table 9–1 identifies the spare parts that are stocked for servicing the printer. If you need a part that is not on the RSL, consult the DEClaser 1100 Printer Illustrated Parts Breakdown for the part number or order information.
9.1 Recommended Spares List (RSL) Table 9–1 (Cont.
9.2 Parts Locator 9.2 Parts Locator Figure 9–1 shows the locations of some of the major parts. Table 9–2 identifies the part and the section number of its removal and replacement procedure. The EP-L cartridge and drum drive assembly are not shown.
9.2 Parts Locator Table 9–2 Parts Locator 1 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) +> +? +@ Component Procedure Rear cover Section 10.1 Video control board and optional RAM Section 10.20.1 Upper cover Section 10.2 VCU Section 10.20 Density adjustment board Section 10.17 Exit and door/EP-L sensors Section 10.24 Front cover (door) unit Section 10.5.1 Transfer charging roller Section 10.14 Tray pickup roller Section 10.10 Fixing unit Section 10.15 Fan Section 10.7 Right side cover Section 10.
9.2 Parts Locator Figure 9–2 shows the locations of some of the major parts. Table 9–3 identifies the part and the section number of its removal and replacement procedure. The EP-L cartridge and drum drive assembly are not shown.
9.2 Parts Locator Table 9–3 Parts Locator 2 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) +> +? Component Procedure Interface board Section 10.18 Laser and scanner Section 10.12.1 and Section 10.12.2 HVPSA Section 10.21 DC control board Section 10.19 Main motor Section 10.9 Control panel Section 10.6 Drive assembly Section 10.16 Separation pad Section 10.11 Feed rollers and paper pickup sensor (PS13) assembly Section 10.25 Door rod assembly Section 10.23 LVPSA Section 10.
9.2 Parts Locator Figure 9–3 shows the location of the major assemblies of the paper feeder. Table 9–4 identifies the part and gives the page number of its removal and replacement procedure, if a procedure exists. FRU swapping is the recommended repair procedure for most of the feeder malfunctions.
9.2 Parts Locator Table 9–4 Feeder Parts Locator ! " # $ % & Component Procedure Cassette feeder board Section 10.22 Feed roller shaft No removal and replacement procedure Cassette No removal and replacement procedure Pickup roller shaft No removal and replacement procedure Optional paper feeder unit Section 10.
10 Removal and Replacement Procedures and RSL This chapter contains the recommended spares list (RSL) and the removal and replacement procedures for the field replaceable units (FRUs) of the DEClaser 1100 series printer. To remove an FRU, you find the procedure and then follow the steps. To replace an FRU, you reverse the procedure, unless otherwise noted. The removal of most FRUs requires the removal of other components. For that reason, a procedural step can refer you to another procedure.
10.1 Rear Cover 10.1 Rear Cover Use the following procedure to remove and replace the rear cover from the DEClaser 1100 printer: 1. Move the printer so the rear cover hangs over the edge of the table or desk. 2. Loosen the two captive screws that hold the top of the rear cover to the bulkhead. 3. Open the rear cover. ! and pull the rear cover away from the 4. Press down the two hinge tabs printer to disengage the rear cover hinges. Caution: Handle the hinge clips gently.
10.2 Upper Cover 10.2 Upper Cover Use the following procedure to remove and replace the upper cover from the DEClaser 1100 printer: 1. Loosen the two top screws and open the rear cover, as shown in Section 10.1. 2. Open the front door. 3. Remove the two screws that hold the upper cover to the chassis flanges.
10.2 Upper Cover 4. Lift the upper cover to gain access to the control panel connector. 5. Unplug the control panel connector from the video control board. 6. Remove the upper cover.
10.3 Right and Left Side Covers 10.3 Right and Left Side Covers Use the following procedure to remove and replace the right and left side covers: 1. Remove the upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2. 2. Wiggle the side covers to disengage the hook ! and remove the side covers.
10.4 Optional Paper Feeder Unit 10.4 Optional Paper Feeder Unit Use the following procedure to remove and replace the paper feeder unit. 1. Remove the EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13. 2. Remove the cassette from the paper feeder. 3. Lay the printer on its upper cover. 4. Remove the four thumb screws that hold the feeder to the printer bulkhead. Arrows are embossed into the sheet metal to mark the location of each screw. 5. Pry up one side of the feeder unit to disconnect the 9-pin connector.
10.5 Front (Multipurpose) Tray 10.5 Front (Multipurpose) Tray Use the following procedure to remove and replace the front tray from the front door of the DEClaser 1100 printer. The front tray is also referred to as the multipurpose tray. 1. Remove the paper feeder unit, if installed, as shown in Section 10.4. 2. Move the printer so the tray is hanging over the edge of the desk. 3. Press each side, as shown, slightly bending the tray, until the hooks disengage from the door. ! 4.
10.5 Front (Multipurpose) Tray 10.5.1 Front Cover (Door) Unit Use the following procedure to remove and replace the front cover (door). Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a. Front (multipurpose) tray, as shown in Section 10.5 b. EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13 c. Fixing unit, as shown in Section 10.15 d. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 e.
10.5 Front (Multipurpose) Tray 4. Unplug the 10-pin J209 connector ! from the DC control board. 5. Remove the single screw that holds the braided ground clip to the baseplate. 6. Using a suitable tool, pry out the center pin restraint. " from the lower cable 7. Remove the wires from the restraints.
10.5 Front (Multipurpose) Tray 8. Use a small screwdriver to gently unsnap and remove the cable cover.
10.5 Front (Multipurpose) Tray 9. Restrain the top of the door rod with one hand. When you remove the screw in the next step, the spring-loaded door rod can loudly snap back and surprise you. 10. Hold the door rod and remove the screw that holds the door rod to the door. Allow the door rod to gently retract.
10.5 Front (Multipurpose) Tray 11. Move the printer till the door hangs over the front edge of the table. 12. Use a small screwdriver to pry loose the plastic hinge pins 13. Remove the two hinge pins. 14. Remove the front door. 006052s. 10–12 Removal and Replacement Procedures and RSL #.
10.6 Control Panel 10.6 Control Panel Use the following procedure to remove and replace the control panel: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2. Place the upper cover down on a work surface. 2. Remove the two screws that hold the control panel plate to the upper cover.
10.6 Control Panel 3. Unsnap and lift the control panel plate. 4. Unplug the 2-pin beeper connector ! and remove the control panel plate.
10.6 Control Panel 5. Remove the three screws that hold the control panel to the upper cover. When replacing the control panel, make sure to correctly configure the mounting and ground clips. # $ 6. Remove the control panel.
10.7 Fan 10.7 Fan Use the following procedure to remove and replace the fan (FM1) from the DEClaser 1100 printer: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2. 2. Remove the left side cover, as shown in Section 10.3. 3. Use small diagonal cutters to cut the plastic cable tie. 4. Unplug the 3-pin connector from J701 ! on the density adjustment board. 5. Tilt, lift, and remove the fan.
10.8 Low-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (LVPSA) 10.8 Low-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (LVPSA) The LVPSA consists of the ac input, low-voltage power supplies, and the high-current controller for the heater in the fixing unit. Use the following procedure to remove and replace the low-voltage power supply assembly (LVPSA): Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a.
10.8 Low-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (LVPSA) 5. Unplug the 4-prong connector ! from the ac power switch. 6. Use the following procedure to unclip the stake that holds the wire tie the baseplate. " to • If a cassette is installed, remove it. • Lift the rear of the printer to gain access to the stake. • Use needlenose pliers to pinch the clips and push the stake through the baseplate hole. 7. Remove the screw that holds the foot of the LVPSA to the printer baseplate.
10.8 Low-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (LVPSA) 8. Unplug the 9-pin J212 connector from the DC control board. 9. Unclip and remove the power supply cable. 10. Remove the power supply cable from the its restraints #. 006059s.
10.8 Low-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (LVPSA) 11. Pinch the locking tab and unplug the 2-pin connector J101 from the LVPSA. 12. Remove the screw that holds the LVPSA to the printer baseplate. 13. Lift and remove the LVPSA.
10.9 Stepping (Main) Motor 10.9 Stepping (Main) Motor Use the following procedure to remove and replace the stepping motor: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 b. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 c. VCU, as shown in Section 10.20 d. DCU, as shown in Section 10.19 2.
10.10 Paper Tray Pickup Roller 10.10 Paper Tray Pickup Roller Use the following procedure to remove and replace the pickup roller from the front door: 1. Open the front door and remove the EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13. 2. Remove the three screws that hold each end of the pickup roller shaft to the front door.
10.10 Paper Tray Pickup Roller ! 3. Lift and disengage the shaft from the ground saddle . When replacing the pickup roller, make sure the shaft is in the ground saddle and each end bearing is correctly seated. Caution: Do not disassemble the pickup roller assembly. A special tool and alignment procedures are necessary to replace components on the pickup roller shaft. 4. Remove the pickup roller from the front door.
10.11 Separation Pad 10.11 Separation Pad Use the following procedure to remove and replace the separation pad: 1. Open the front door and remove the EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13. 2. Pull on the plastic tab to unsnap and loosen the separation pad from the bulkhead of the printer chassis. 3. Remove the separation pad. Caution: Do not touch the surface of the separation pad with your fingers. Finger oil can contaminate the surface and decrease the service life of the pad.
10.12 Handling the Optical Components 10.12 Handling the Optical Components If the optical components of the printer are mishandled, image defects or beam detection errors can result. Beam detection errors are immediately detectable, but image defects may go unnoticed and show up later as a problem. Replace any component that you suspect is damaged.
10.12 Handling the Optical Components Table 10–1 Optical Cavity ! " # $ % Component Description Scan lens The scan lens adjusts the scan to assure correct linearity of the beam on the surface of the drum. Scanning assembly The high-speed mirror causes the laser light to scan through the scan lens. Laser assembly Generates an invisible beam of infrared light and focuses the light onto the surface of the scanning mirror.
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10.12 Handling the Optical Components 10.12.1 Laser Assembly Figure 10–2 shows the laser assembly: • • ! is the laser diode housing. " is the lens housing. Caution: If the lens and diode housings are disassembled, do not use the scanner assembly. The laser diode is very sensitive to static electricity. Use the static mat and wristband and avoid excessive handling.
10.12 Handling the Optical Components Use the following procedure to remove and replace the laser assembly: Warning: Use of procedures other than those specified here can result in hazardous laser light exposure to yourself or to other persons in the room. Before servicing the optical components, you must have attended the training specified in Section D.1. 1. Make sure the power is off and the ac line cord is unplugged. 2. Remove the following components: a. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 b.
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10.12 Handling the Optical Components 10.12.2 Handling the Scanner Assembly Figure 10–3 shows the laser scanner assembly and the location of the mirrored surfaces . A strong mechanical shock in the axial direction causes damage to the armature and bearings. ! Caution: Do not use an assembly that has been dropped, abused, or has had the mirrored surface touched.
10.12 Handling the Optical Components 10.12.2.1 Lens and Scanner Assembly This procedure consists of two parts. To remove and replace the lens assembly, perform steps 1–5. Perform all steps to remove and replace the scanner assembly. Use the following procedure to remove and replace the lens or scanner assembly: Caution: Use the static mat and wristband and avoid excessive handling. 1. Make sure the power is off and the ac line cord is unplugged. 2. Remove the following components: a.
10.12 Handling the Optical Components Warning: Use of procedures other than those specified here can result in hazardous laser light exposure to yourself or to other persons in the room. Before servicing the optical components, you must have attended the training specified in Section D.1. 3. Remove the screw that holds the top of the optical cavity. 4. Release the four clips and remove the top of the optical cavity.
10.12 Handling the Optical Components 5. Remove the three screws that hold the plastic lens assembly. Caution: Be careful when handling the scanner lens. Do not drop the assembly or touch the surface of the lens. 6. Lift the lens assembly off the alignment pins and remove the lens assembly. If your intention is to replace the lens assembly, stop the procedure at this point. Continue the procedure to replace the scanner assembly.
10.12 Handling the Optical Components 7. Disconnect the 6-pin J301 connector from the scanner assembly. 8. Remove the three screws that hold the scanner assembly. The scanner assembly screws are noticeably longer than the lens assembly screws. 9. Lift and remove the scanner assembly from the laser cavity. 006071s.
10.13 EP-L Cartridge 10.13 EP-L Cartridge Use the following procedure to remove and replace the EP-L cartridge: Caution: Do not attempt to disassemble the EP-L cartridge. Refilled EP-L cartridges may work well but can cause minor image defects or serious damage to the printer. Look for the refill plug to determine if you have a refilled cartridge. Caution: The EP-L cartridge is not light proof.
10.13 EP-L Cartridge 3. If installing a new EP-L cartridge, pull the orange tab to release the toner supply.
10.14 Transfer Charging Roller 10.14 Transfer Charging Roller Use the following procedure to remove and replace the transfer charging roller from the front cover: Caution: Do not touch the surface of the transfer roller with your fingers. Finger oil can contaminate the surface causing image defects and a decrease of the service life. 1. Open the front cover of the printer. ! of the transfer roller shaft. Disengage the ground saddle " from the shaft of the pickup roller and 2. Unhook each end 3.
10.14 Transfer Charging Roller 4. Unhook each end of the transfer roller shaft from the guide.
10.15 Fixing Unit 10.15 Fixing Unit Use the following procedure to remove and replace the fixing unit: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13. 2. Remove the five shoulder screws that hold the fixing unit to the front cover. 3. Open the jam clearance plate !.
10.15 Fixing Unit 4. Use the following procedure to unhook the left and then the right end of the fixing unit: Use your fingers and thumb to slightly bend the edge of the front cover and lift the fixing unit. When the cover bends, it unhooks from the fixing unit, allowing you to remove the fixing unit.
10.15 Fixing Unit 5. Lift, unplug, and remove the fixing unit from the front cover.
10.16 Drive Assembly 10.16 Drive Assembly The drive assembly transfers mechanical power from the motor to all mechanical components of the printer. Use the following procedure to remove and replace the drive assembly: Caution: Make sure you do not overtighten the screws that screw directly into the plastic bulkhead. 1. Remove the following components: a. EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13 b. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 c. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 2.
10.16 Drive Assembly 4. Remove the wires from the cable clip. 5. Remove the screw holding the ground strap to the chassis. 6. Remove the three screws that hold the drive assembly to the bulkhead of the printer. 7. Remove the drive assembly.
10.16 Drive Assembly 10.16.1 Drum Drive Unit Use the following procedure to remove and replace the drum drive unit gears: Caution: Make sure you do not overtighten the screws that screw directly into the plastic bulkhead. 1. Remove the following components: a. EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13 b. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 c. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 d. Drive assembly, as shown in Section 10.16 2.
10.17 Density Adjustment Board 10.17 Density Adjustment Board Use the following procedure to remove and replace the density adjustment board: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a. EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13 b. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 c. VCU, as shown in Section 10.20 2. Unplug the 9-pin J215 connector 3. Unclip the wire harness clips ".
10.17 Density Adjustment Board 5. Remove the two screws that hold the sensor bracket to the plastic bulkhead. 6. Lift the sensor bracket and unplug the 3-pin connectors from the door and paper exit sensors.
10.17 Density Adjustment Board 7. Unplug the 3-pin J701 fan connector from the density adjustment board. 8. Remove the two screws that hold the density adjustment board to the plastic chassis. 9. Remove the density adjustment board.
10.18 Interface Board 10.18 Interface Board Use the following procedure to remove and replace the interface board: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Unscrew the two captive screws and open the rear panel. 006085s Note: The illustration shows the interface board of the DEClaser 1100 printer. Although the interface board for the DEClaser 1152 printer is different, its removal and replacement procedure is the same.
10.18 Interface Board 2. Remove the two screws that hold the interface board shield to the printer bulkhead. 3. Pull the handle assembly.
10.19 DC Control Unit (DCU) or DC Control Board 10.19 DC Control Unit (DCU) or DC Control Board This procedure is in three parts. • Part 1 shows how to disconnect the DC control board connectors. • Part 2 shows how to remove and replace the DCU. • Part 3 shows how to remove and replace the DC control board. Part 1, The Connectors Use the following procedure to disconnect the DC control board. Turn to one of the following two procedures to remove or replace the DCU or DC control board.
10.19 DC Control Unit (DCU) or DC Control Board 2. Remove the four screws that hold the end plate to the printer chassis. 3. Remove the end plate.
10.19 DC Control Unit (DCU) or DC Control Board 4. Unplug the following connectors: ! J212 & J205 " J213 ' J206 # J202 ( J208 $ J203 ) J209 % J204 +> J210 5. Turn the page to part 2 or part 3. • Part 2 for removing and replacing the DCU. • Part 3 for removing and replacing the DC control board.
10.19 DC Control Unit (DCU) or DC Control Board Part 2, The DCU Use the following procedure to remove and replace the DC control unit (DCU): 6. Perform part one of this procedure to disassemble the printer and to disconnect the DC control board. 7. Remove the wires from the cable clamps. 8. Remove the LVPSA cable from the metal restraints !. 9. Remove the two screws that hold the front of the DCU to the plastic bulkhead. 10.
10.19 DC Control Unit (DCU) or DC Control Board Part 3, The DC Control Board Use the following procedure to remove and replace the DC control board: 6. Perform part one of this procedure to disassemble the printer and to disconnect the DC control board. 7. Open the restraint clip and remove the wires. 8. Remove the four screws that hold the DC control board to the chassis of the printer. 9. Remove the DC control board.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) The VCU consists of the video control board and the EMI shielded box. Remove the VCU to gain access to the components that reside under the VCU, for example, the DC control board, scanning unit, HVPSA, or LVPSA. Note: The following illustrations show the VCU for the DEClaser 1100 printer. Although the video control board for the DEClaser 1152 printer is different, its removal and replacement procedure is the same.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) Use the following procedure to remove and replace the video control unit (VCU): Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 b. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 c. Interface unit, as shown in Section 10.18. Do not disassemble the interface assembly. 2. Unplug the 4-pin connector from the VCU. 3.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 4. Remove the two screws that hold the metal shield of the VCU to the right side of the printer.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 5. Remove the recessed screw that holds the bottom of the VCU to the printer.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 6. Remove the screw that holds the VCU tab to the chassis tab of the printer. 7. Lift, unplug, and remove the VCU from the printer.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 10.20.1 Video Control Board Use the following procedure to remove and replace the video control board: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 b. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 c. Interface unit, as shown in Section 10.18 d. If installed, the optional RAM memory board, as shown in Section 10.20.2 2.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 4. Remove the two screws from the rear of the VCU. 5. Remove the two screws from the side of the VCU. 6. Lift and remove the metal shield from the VCU.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 7. Remove the four screws that hold the video control board to the bottom of the VCU. 8. Rock, lift, and disconnect the video control board.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 10.20.2 Optional RAM and Expansion Memory Use the following procedure to remove and replace the optional RAM memory and the expansion memory boards from the DEClaser 1100 printer: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Open the rear cover and remove the interface board, as shown in Section 10.18. 2. Pull back firmly on the molded handle and remove the optional RAM memory board.
10.20 Video Control Unit (VCU) 3. Unclip the expansion board from both restraining posts. Use a small needlenose pliers to pinch together the two clips, while gently prying the board up the post. 4. Lift, unplug, and remove the expansion option.
10.21 High-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (HVPSA) 10.21 High-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (HVPSA) Use the following procedure to remove and replace the high-voltage power supply assembly: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 b. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 c. VCU, as shown in Section 10.20 d. LVPSA, as shown in Section 10.
10.21 High-Voltage Power Supply Assembly (HVPSA) 2. Unplug the single prong connector charge. ! that connects the transfer roller 3. Remove the previously unplugged wire from the cable restraints. 4. Pull out the HVPSA to gain access to the connector. " connector from the HVPSA. Disconnect the 10-pin J601 # connector. 5. Disconnect the 3-pin J602 6. 7. Slide the HVPSA out and remove it.
10.22 Cassette Paper Feeder Board 10.22 Cassette Paper Feeder Board Use the following procedure to remove and replace the cassette paper feeder control board from the cassette paper feeder: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13. 2. Remove the paper feeder unit from the printer, as shown in Section 10.4. 3.
10.22 Cassette Paper Feeder Board 4. Lift the mounting bracket and unplug the 7-pin connector from J902 on the paper feeder board. ! Caution: When you replace the mounting bracket, make sure the tab on the bracket engages the slot on the bottom of the bulkhead. If the bracket is incorrectly mounted, the feeder size-sensing switches may work incorrectly or can produce intermittent errors. 5. Remove the bracket assembly and place on a work surface. 6.
10.23 Door Rod Assembly 10.23 Door Rod Assembly Use the following procedure to remove and replace the door rod assembly: 1. Remove the following components: a. EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13 b. Fixing unit, as shown in Section 10.15 c. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 d. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 Caution: This note affects replacement of the rod assembly only. Before you replace the components, close the front door to align the hook with the rack .
10.23 Door Rod Assembly 2. Restrain the top of the door rod with one hand. When you remove the screw in the next step, the spring-loaded door rod can loudly snap back and surprise you. 3. Hold the door rod and remove the screw that holds the door rod to the door. Allow the door rod to gently retract.
10.23 Door Rod Assembly 4. Remove the two screws that hold the rod assembly to the plastic chassis. 5. Lift the rod assembly off the alignment pins and remove the assembly.
10.24 Paper Exit and Door/EP-L Sensor 10.24 Paper Exit and Door/EP-L Sensor Use the following procedure to remove and replace the bracket that holds the paper exit and door/EP-L sensor from the DEClaser 1100 printer: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13. 2. Remove the upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2. 3.
10.25 Feed Roller and Paper Pickup Sensor (PS13) Assembly 10.25 Feed Roller and Paper Pickup Sensor (PS13) Assembly Use the following procedure to remove and replace the feeder assembly rollers: Caution: Use the standard antistatic equipment and procedures when you handle this sensitive electronic component. 1. Remove the following components: a. EP-L cartridge, as shown in Section 10.13 b. Upper cover, as shown in Section 10.2 c. Right and left side covers, as shown in Section 10.3 d.
10.25 Feed Roller and Paper Pickup Sensor (PS13) Assembly 4. Open the sensor cover and unplug the connector sensor. ! from the paper pickup 5. Remove the two screws with a short screwdriver. 6. Withdraw the feed roller unit through the front of the printer.
A General Information This appendix contains general information that you may find useful. A.1 Extended Service Messages Table A–1 lists all service error messages and gives a brief description of the error. For troubleshooting information, turn to Table 6–5 in Chapter 6. Table A–1 Service Messages Number Message Description 50 SERVICE Fixing unit malfunction. 51 SERVICE The video control board fails to detect the beam detect (BD) signal from the DC control board.
A.1 Extended Service Messages Table A–1 (Cont.) Service Messages Number Message Description 75 SERVICE A signaling or communication problem has occurred between the DC and video control boards. 80 SERVICE No STATUS signal after the COMMAND signal. 81 SERVICE A COMMAND or STATUS signal parity error is detected. 82 SERVICE Bit 3 of the printer status bit is a 1. 83 SERVICE Bit 7 of the printer status bit is a 1. 84 SERVICE This is a time-out error. 85 SERVICE This is a time-out error.
A.2 Macro Numbers Table A–2 User Preference Character Set User Preference Character Set Value DEC Supplemental 001 ISO Latin-1 Supplemental 10 JIS Katakana 20 ISO Latin-Hebrew Supplemental 30 DEC Latin-Hebrew Supplemental 40 DEC 7-Bit Hebrew 50 DEC Technical 60 1 Factory default setting The initialization message is sent to connected devices (when the printer is powered on or reset from the control panel) to indicate that the printer is reinitializing.
A.2 Macro Numbers Table A–4 Device Identification Device ID Value Digital ANSI-compliant level 3 device 001 LN03 01 1 Factory default setting A.2.1 Examples Using the Macro Feature The examples in Table A–5 demonstrate how to determine the macro value.
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A.3 Interface Interconnections A.3.2 Serial Port The serial port is EIA–232–D (RS232C) compatible and connects through a 25pin connector. Table A–8 lists the pin numbers, signal names, signal direction, and wiring connections inside a null modem cable. Pin numbers that are not mentioned are not used. Note: The pin out information presented here refers to equipment manufactured by Digital only. For connection to other equipment, consult the manufacturer’s documentation.
A.3 Interface Interconnections A.3.3 DEClaser 1100 Video Port Table A–10 gives the pin assignment, direction of travel, and signal names of the 37-pin video connector. The information complies with Canon’s LBP–LX video interface specification.
A.3 Interface Interconnections A.3.4 DEClaser 1152 LocalTalk Interface Specifications Table A–11 lists the pin signals for the LocalTalk interface connector. Table A–11 DEClaser 1152 LocalTalk Interface Pin Assignments Pin Signal Direction 1 Unused None 2 Input handshake/external clock In 3 Transmit Data (-) Out 4 Ground None 5 Receive Data (-) In 6 Transmit Data (+) Out 7 Unused None 8 Receive Data (+) In A.3.
A.4 Interface Cables and Adapters A.4 Interface Cables and Adapters Table A–13 lists the cables and adapters you need to connect equipment manufactured by Digital to the DEClaser 1100 and DEClaser 1152 printers. These cables and adapters may not work when connected to equipment made by other computer or peripherals manufacturers.
A.4 Interface Cables and Adapters Table A–13 (Cont.) DEClaser 1100 Cables and Adapters System or Connector Cable or Printer Adapters 9-Pin Plug Devices (IBM PC/AT Type) DECstation 210, 212 DECstation 316, 320 IBM PC/AT H8571–J BC16E1 H8571–E1 Use data transmit ready (DTR) flow control. Refer to the DEClaser 1100 Printer Operator’s Guide.
A.4 Interface Cables and Adapters Table A–14 DEClaser 1152 Printer Cables and Adapters Host Interfaces DEC423 DECstation 3xx DECstation 4xx IBM PC H8571-J and BC16E 1 DECstation VAXstation BC16E Macintosh N/A DECserver 90L+ LATprint BC16E VT3xx VT4xx BC16E VT2xx 1 This EIA-232 Parallel LocalTalk BC22D BC19M-10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Apple Part Number: M2068 1 N/A N/A N/A 1 N/A N/A N/A H8571-J and BC16E 1 N/A N/A N/A 1 interface cable comes with the DEClaser printer.
B DEClaser 1100 Series Printers Specifications This appendix gives general specifications for the media and operation of the DEClaser 1100 series printers. B.1 Print Media The types of print media described in this section are paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes. For additional information about print media, consult the Digital Laser Printers Guide to Paper and Other Media, available from DECdirect. B.1.
B.1 Print Media Paper Storage Be aware of the following considerations when storing paper: • Do not unwrap paper until you are ready to load the cassette. The wrapping protects the paper against humidity. • Do not store paper directly on the floor because floors are generally very damp. • Lay paper on a flat surface to prevent in-ream paper curl. B.1.2 Available Standard Size Cassettes Table B–1 lists cassettes that are available for use in the DEClaser 1100 series printers.
B.1 Print Media Special Considerations When Printing on Paper Use caution when you print on the following types of papers: • The ink from some printed papers, such as those with a company letterhead, can cause smearing and, in some extreme cases, can damage the fixing unit heat roller. • Some colored papers use an applied coating of ink or other coloring agent. The coating can come off and contaminate the fixing unit rollers. • Do not use thermal papers. • Do not use carbon papers.
B.1 Print Media B.1.4 Transparencies Table B–3 contains information on the sizes of transparencies that can be used in the DEClaser 1100 printers. Table B–3 Transparency Sizes Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm (8.26 in x 11.69 in) Letter 215 mm x 279.4 mm (8.5 in x 11.0 in) Table B–4 lists the specifications of transparencies that can be used with the DEClaser 1100 printers.
B.2 Labels B.2 Labels A label consists of a face sheet, an adhesive sheet, and a carrier sheet. The face sheet (or printing surface) is usually composed of photocopying paper and should meet the same specifications for paper, as described in Table B–1. The carrier sheet and adhesive used for the labels must also be able to meet the heat tolerance specification of 150°C (302°F) for at least 0.1 second. Do not expose the adhesive on the labels. Doing so could cause damage to the printer.
B.3 Operating Specifications Front Output Tray Capacity: 20 sheets (faceup stacking) Paper Weight Range Cassette Feed: 60 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 basis weight (16 lb to 24 lb) Paper Weight Range Paper Tray Feed: 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 basis weight (16 lb to 28 lb) Built-in Font Files: (DEClaser 1100 printer) The DEClaser 1100 printer has 36 built-in font files. The font files consist of four fonts and nine character sets. These fonts are: • Courier 10-point normal1 portrait • Courier 10.
B.3 Operating Specifications Built-in Font Files: (DEClaser 1152 printer) The DEClaser 1152 printer has the following font files: • Courier — Oblique, Bold, and Bold Oblique • Helvetica — Oblique, Bold, and Bold Oblique • Times — Italic, Bold and Bold Italic • Helvetica Narrow — Oblique, Bold, and Bold Oblique • Symbol Font Cartridges: Capacity for two optional font cartridges Built-in RAM: (DEClaser 1100 printer) 512 KB, expandable to 2.
B.3 Operating Specifications Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz Line Current: 4.8 A at 115 Vac 2.
C Total Call Concept C.1 Performing Total Call Concept The total call concept (TCC) procedure is performed whenever a service engineer is called to repair or service a printer. Always repair the printer first and then perform the TCC procedure. C.2 Maintenance Log You must keep an accurate maintenance history to ensure the long life and reliability of the DEClaser 1100 printers.
C.3 Preventive Maintenance Procedure • Every 60 months or 150,000 pages, replace the following parts: – 29–29007–01, Separation pad – 29–29005–01, Tray pickup roller assembly – 29–29014–01, Fixing unit assembly, 115 Vac – 29–29020–01, Fixing unit assembly, 240 Vac – 29–28994–01, Transfer charging roller C.4 TCC Procedure When you perform the TCC procedure you enhance the reliability of the printer and reduce the number of service calls that are required to support the printer.
C.4 TCC Procedure • Facedown and faceup stacking tray • Walls and floor of the empty EP-L cavity. • Inside the printer. Look for toner spills, paper dust, or foreign objects. Inspect the surface condition of the pickup roller and separation pad. Do not contaminate the surface of the roller or pad with grease from your fingers. Press Test/Font to print several copies of TEST PRINT B while you are filling out service call paperwork.
D Training, Tools, and Documentation This appendix contains information on training, tools, and documentation. D.1 DEClaser Training Before attempting to use this book and repair the printer, you must attend the specific Digital Education training course and all other prerequisite training courses. The following table gives the ordering numbers and information about the courses.
D.2 Tools D.2 Tools Table D–1 lists the ordering number of the tools that are needed to service the DEClaser 1100 printer in the field.
D.3 Documentation Ordering Information Table D–2 (Cont.
Index A Adjustments density, 8–5, 8–11 registration, 8–9 ANSI, 2–4, 2–17 B Baud rate, 2–13 C Cables, A–10 Cassette size-sensing, 1–11 CB101, 1–7 Character Dump mode, 2–15 Cleaning test, 4–6 Cleaning the printer, C–2 COMMAND menu, 2–9 Communication error, A–2 ports or connectors, 1–5, A–4 Control panel modes, 2–1, 3–1 port selection menu, 2–4, 2–17 Control panel display, 2–2 Control panel messages extended service, A–1 functional, 6–13 jams, 7–4 operator, 6–3 service, 6–17 status, 6–1 Control Representati
F H Features macro, 2–7, 2–10 paint, 2–7, 2–11, 6–15 Feeder functional, 1–1 location of, 9–8 operator call messages, 6–5, 6–11 paper paths, 1–11 part number, 9–1 physical, 1–11 remove and replace, 10–6 FEEDER SELECT , 3–23 FIP functional messages, 6–13 image defects, 8–1 jams, cassette feeding, 7–8 jams, fixing and delivery area, 7–9 jams, power up, 7–5 jams, tray area, 7–6 operator call messages, 6–3 service messages, 6–17 status messages, 6–1 FIP note, xiii jams, 7–6, 7–9 Fixing unit control, 1–22 funct
J J101 location of, 10–8 Jam areas; sensing; detection, 7–4 fixing and delivery FIP, 7–9 sensors (PS12 and PS13), 1–14 L Labels, B–5 Laser safety information, xiv LAYOUT menu, 2–9 LOAD<–ROM, setup procedure, 2–14 LocalTalk interface specifications, A–9 LVPSA, 1–22 CB101, 1–7, 1–22 fixing heater control, 1–22 location of J101, 10–20 safety switch, 1–9, 1–14 M Macro feature, 2–7, 2–10, A–2 device identification, A–3 examples, A–4 initialization message, A–3 invoking, 2–3, 3–3 user preference character set,
Program cards, 2–17 PS12 and PS13 See alsoJam FRU location, 9–6 FRU part number, 9–1 location of, 1–14 operation of, 7–5 R RAM option functional error message, 6–13 location of, 1–5, 9–4 paint feature, 2–11 part numbers, 9–2 remove and replace, 10–64 total RAM, 4–2 Ready modes See Control panel modes Refilled EP-L cartridges, 8–1, 10–36 Registration adjustment, 8–9 Related documentation, D–2 Removing and replacing FRUs, 10–1 Required training, D–1 Reset, 2–16 Character Dump, 2–15 invoking setup values, 2–7
V Video connector or port, 1–5 Video connector pin assignments, 2–17, A–8 Video Control board functional description of, 1–16 M–CPU, S–CPU, 1–17, A–1 part number, 9–4 printing without, 4–8, 5–8 remove and replace, 10–61 Video Control unit (VCU), 10–1 about, 10–56 part number, 9–4 remove and replace, 10–57 VR201 registration adjustment, 8–9 Index–5
