Canon PC300 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual contains fundamental facts and figures about the plain paper copier
PC300/320/325/FC210/230, and is intended as a reference for service work.
For a quick comparison of the models, see the table that follows.
Model Manual feed | Multifeed
PC320/325/FC230 No Yes
The manual consists of the following:
In CHAPTER 1, “GENERAL DESCRIPTION,” a brief discussion of the copier’s features,
diagrams of its parts, and an explanation of its operation are given.
CHAPTER 2, “COPYING PROCESS,” deals with the inner workings of the copier
associated with the generation of copies.
CHAPTER 3, “OPERATIONS AND TIMING,” explains how the copier’s electrical and
mechanical systems are related to each other with respect to functions and timing of
operations.
In CHAPTER 4, “MECHANICAL SYSTEM,” the copier’s mechanical system is discussed
as to its operation, disassembly, reassembly, and adjustment.
CHAPTER 5, “INSTALLATION,” gives step-by-step instructions for installing the copier
together with checks to make for each step.
CHAPTER 6, “MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING,” contains tables of replacement parts,
durables, and consumables.
In addition to the above chapters, this manual contains a set of appendixes consisting of a
general timing chart and general circuit diagrams.
A separate document entitled SERVICE HANDBOOK is also available for troubleshooting
problems in the copier.
Note: /
The contents of this manual may be updated from time to time to reflect improvements
rendered to the copier; a Service Information Bulletin will be issued as necessary to cover
major changes. ee
All service persons are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the information contained in
this manual, Service Handbook, and Service Information Bulletins, for quick response to
the user’s needs.
COPYRIGHT © 1994 CANON INC. CANON: PC300'320/225, FC210290 REV.O JULY 1904 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON)

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ll. SPECIFICATIONS... we 1-2 IV. OPERATION
I. BASIC OPERATIONS ...........:0000 3-1 V. POWER SUPPLY .........ececesseserees 3-43
ll. EXPOSURE/COPYBOARD Vi. STANDARDS AND
DRIVE SYSTEM........sccssssseessssees 3-10 ADJUSTMENTS. ......ccsssesssssneeeenses 3-45
lll. IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM... 3-15 VIL SELF DIAGNOSIS.........cccecceseees 3-49
IV. PICK-UP/FEEDING SYSTEM... 3-31
I. EXTERNALS .........sccscssssseeeeenenes 41 V. CHARGING, DEVELOPING,
ll. DRIVE SYSTEM......... we 45 AND CLEANING SYSTEMS ....... 4-10
ill. FEEDING SYSTEM....... w- 4-6 VI. FIXING SYSTEM... c.csscsscseeessnee 4-13
IV. EXPOSURE SYSTEM..........00 4-9 - VIL. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............4 4-16
|. SELECTING THE SITE.............. 5-1 I. RELOCATING THE MACHINE... 5-5
ll. UNPACKING AND ;
INSTALLATION...........:sscseseseseeees 5-2
COPYRIGHT © 1994 CANON INC. CANON PC300320/825, F0210'200 REVO JULY 1904 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON)

CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
PERIODICALLY
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GENERAL TIMING CHART ........ A-1
SIGNALS/ABBREVIATIONS
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GENERAL CIRCUIT DAIGRAM.. A-5
DC CONTROLLER/DC POWER
SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT
DIAGRAM. .......ccessssecessesescesssereees A-7
CONTROL PANEL CIRCUIT
DIAGRAM. ........ssscesessssessesersesssaee A-15
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DELIVERY DETECTION PCB
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM..............c000 A-17
COPYBOARD POSITION
DETECTION PCB CIRCUIT
MOTOR ROTATION DETECTION
PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM............
SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE...
SOLVENTS/OILS TABLE
CANON PC300/820/325, FC210/290 REV. JULY 1904 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON}

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
1.
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COPYRIGHT
©
1904
CANON
INC.
CANON
PCgong20%25,
F210290
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1904
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(IMPRIME
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«GENERAL DESCRIPTIO
1. Direct charging.
The
charging
roller
directly
charges
paper,
significantly
reducing
ozone
emission.
2. Auto power-off.
The
copier
shuts
off
automatically
when
left
alone
for
about
5
minutes
after
the
last
copy
operation.
3. Quick start.
The
copier's
wait
time
is
0
second,
always
ready
for
quick
copying
work.
4, Cariridge type.
The
core
of
the
copier
(photosensitive
drum,
toner
case,
charging
roller,
developing
assem-
bly,
and
cleaning
assembly)
is
integrated
into
a
single
cartridge.
The
user
need
no
more
than
replace
the
cartridge
and
perform
simple
cleaning
to
maintain
the
copier
in
top
condition.
5. Variety of copy effecis.
In
addition
to
black
toner,
the
user
has
a
choice
of
several
colors.
Taking
advantage
of
overlay
copying,
various
copy
effects
may
be
obtained
through
mere
replacement
of
the
car-
tridge.
6. Compact and light.
The
copier
is
compact
and
light,
providing
good
portability.
It
can
easily
substitute
as
a
per-
sonal copier.
7. Multifeeding (PC320/325/FC230).
A
stack
of
copy
paper
may
be
placed
on
the
pick-up
tray.
A
press
on
the
Copy
Start
key
is
all
it
takes
to
generate
multiple
copies.
COPYRIGHT
©
1964
CANON
INC.
CANON
Pcs00a20i%25,FC210290
REV.O
JULY
1904
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IN
JAPAN
(IMPRINE
AU
JAPON)
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION :
HN.
SPECIFICATIONS
PC300/FC210
PC320/325/FC230
Body
{Portable
(w/
grips)
és
Copyboard
|
Moving
=|
Light
source
{Tungsten
lamp
of
fuse
type
Lens Lens array
_|
Photosensitive
medium
OPC
(24
dia.)
Copying
Indirect
electrostatic
[Charging
Roller
(direct
charging)
Exposure
Slit
(moving
copyboard)
&
|
Copy
density
adjustment
|
Manual
[Automatic
(AE)
or
Manual
z
Development
Dry
Pick-up
Manual
tray
Multifeeder
Separation
Curvature
+
Static
eliminator
Cleaning
|
Blade
Fixing
Plane
heater
Document
type
Sheet,
Book,
3-D
o
Maximum
document
size
|
LTR/A4;
LGL*
Reproduction
ratio
1:1
(41.2%)
Wait
time
0
sec
(approx.;
at
20°C/68°F)
Continuous
copying
Not
available
1
to
9
copies
or
F
Copying
speed
4
copies/min
(approx.;
A4R/LTR-R
|
4
copies/min
(A4R/LTR-R
or
or
smaller) smaller)
3
copies/min
(LGL)
bject (2 kg/4.4 Ib max.)
8
|
Copy
size
~
|
A4/LTR;
LGL*
max.;
postcard
min,
oO
E
|
Copy
paper
type
~
[50
to
128
g/m2,
Tracing
paper,
Colored
paper,
OHP
film,
Postcard
-
(vertical),
Labels,
Wrapping
paper
(63
g/m?)
©
|
Two-sided
copying
»
Same
edge
orientation.
»
Paper
of
60
to
128
g/m2.
*
Copying
on
each
side
no
more
{_
than
twice.
Overlay
copying
»
Paper
of
60
to
128
g/m2.
*
Copying
on
each
side
no
more
than
three
times.
Multifeeder
tray
5mm
deep
(about
50
sheets
of
A4,
80
g/m?
[ee
_|
no
)
Copy
tray
i
9
copies
(approx.;
A4/LTR,
80
g/m?)
Non-image
width
2mm
(leading
edge)
A4:
0
mm
(left/right)
LT
R/LGL:
2
mm
(left/right)
Auto power-off
*PC325 only.
Available (5 min, approx.)
1-2
COPYRIGHT
©
1994
CANON
INC.
CANON
PC300/3207326,
FC210230
REV.O
JULY
1994
PRINTED
IN
JAPAN
(MPRIME
AU
JAPON)

115V, 60Hz
Power
supply
220/240V, 50Hz
Standby
Standby
Dimensions | Depth
Height
Ozone
¢ GENERAL DESCRIPTIO:
NCW XXxXXx (PC300)
NDG XXXXxX (PC300)
NTT XXXxXx (PC300)
NCX XXXXX (PC320)
NDH XXXxXx (PC320)
NTU XXXXX (PC320)
NGY XXXxxX (PC325)
NDJ XXXXX (PC325)
NTV XXxXXX (PC325)
UTF XXXXxX (FC230)
PTD XXXxXX (FC210)
RTC XXXXX (FC210)
RTE XXXXX (FC210)
UTE XXXxXX (FC210)
0.6 kW or less
0.1 W (approx.; 5 min; reference only)
Continuous 0.2 kWh (reference only)
Copying 71 dB Sound power level
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0.01 ppm or less (average over 8 hr)
14.1 in./359 mm
15.7 in./398:mm 15.6 in./397 mm
4.1 in./104 mm
Weight (excluding cartridge)
Cartridge
16.6 Ib/7.5 kg (approx.); for PC325, 17.2 Ib/7.8 kg (approx.)
Copy paper Keep wrapped to protect against humidity.
Consumables
See CHAPTER 6. .
Specifications subject to change without notice.
COPYRIGHT © 41994 1995 CANON INC.
CANON PC300220/025, FC210230 REV.1 FEB.1995 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 1-3

00 GENERAL DESCRIPTION eG
lil. NAMES OF PARTS
A. Exterior View
(PC320/325/FC230) (PC300/FC210)
@ ®
® © © C)
Copyboard cover ® Delivery assembly cover
Copyboard glass open/close button
Pick-up tray © Delivery assembly cover
Open/Close button @ Copy tray
Figure 1-1
@ Upper cover
@ Pick-up guide
@ Density correction switch
@ Power switch
® Cartridge
Figure 1-2
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