Canon STAPLER SORTER-L1/MS-C1 User manual

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STAPLER SORTER-L1
MS-C1

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THIS DOCUMENTATION IS PUBLISHED BY CANON INC., JAPAN, TO SERVE AS A SOURCE
OF REFERENCE FOR WORK IN THE FIELD.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN MAY VARY SLIGHTLY
FROM ACTUAL MACHINE VALUES OR THOSE FOUND IN ADVERTISING AND OTHER
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Prepared by
OFFICE IMAGING PRODUCTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT 1
OFFICE IMAGING PRODUCTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION
CANON INC.
5-1, Hakusan, 7-chome, Toride-City, Ibaraki-Pref., 302-8501, Japan

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This Service Manual provides basic facts and figures needed to service the Stapler
Sorter-L1/MS-C1 in the field and consists of the following:
Chapter 1 "General Descriptions" shows features, specifications, and names of
external parts and how to operate the sorter.
Chapter 2 "Operations and Timing" discusses the sorter's mechanical and
electrical systems by function and various timing of operation.
Chapter 3 "Mechanical System" shows how to disassemble, assemble, and
adjust the sorter.
Chapter 4 "Maintenance and Inspection" gives lists of periodically replaced parts
and consumables/ durables and a scheduled servicing chart.
Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting" shows how to troubleshoot possible faults and gives
electrical parts arrangement diagrams, LED/check pin diagrams by
PCB, and self diagnosis tables.
In addition to the above chapters, this Service Manual contains an Appendix
consisting of a general timing chart, a signals/abbreviations list, communications signals
list, a General circuit diagram controller circuit diagrams.
For installation, see the Installation Procedure that comes with the mounting kit for the
Stapler Sorter-L1 and MS-C1. (Hereafter, the Stapler Sorter-L1 will be referred to as the
"stapler sorter" and the MS-C1, "non-staple sorter.")
INTRODUCTION
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The following rules apply throughout this Service Manual:
1. Each chapter contains sections explaining the purpose of specific functions and
the relationship between electrical and mechanical systems with reference to the
timing of operation.
In the diagrams, represents the path of mechanical driveÑwhere a signal
name accompanies the symbol , the arrow indicates the direction of the
electric signal.
The expression "turn on the power" means flipping on the power switch, closing
the front door, and closing the delivery unit door, which results in supplying the
machine with power.
2. In the digital circuits, '1' is used to indicate that the voltage level of a given signal is
"High," while '0' is used to indicate "Low." (The voltage value, however, differs from
circuit to circuit.)
In practically all cases, the internal mechanisms of a microprocessor cannot be
checked in the field. Therefore, the operations of the microprocessors used in the
machines are not discussed: they are explained in terms of from sensors to the
input of the DC controller PCB and from the output of the DC controller PCB to the
loads.
The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for
product improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be communicated in the
form of Service Information bulletins.
All service persons are expected to have a good understanding of the contents of this
Service Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins and be able to identify and
isolate faults in the machine.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
I. FEATURES..................................1-1
II. SPECIFICATIONS.......................1-2
III. NAMES OF PARTS.....................1-5
A. EXTERNAL VIEW .......................1-5
B. CROSS SECTION ......................1-6
IV. OPERATION................................1-7
A. OPERATION PANEL ...................1-7
B. STAPLING...................................1-8
C. RESUPPLY OF STAPLES TO
STAPLER ................................. 1-10
D. REMOVING A STAPLE JAM.... 1-12
E. REMOVING PAPER
CLOGGING.............................. 1-13
CHAPTER 2 OPERATIONS AND TIMING
I. CONSTRUCTION .......................2-1
A.
FUNCTIONAL CONSTRUCTION . 2-1
B. ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY .........2-2
C. SORTER CONTROLLER INPUT/
OUTPUT......................................2-3
D. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
COPIER AND SORTER..............2-6
II. BASIC OPERATIONS .................2-7
A. OUTLINE.....................................2-7
B. BASIC OPERATIONS .................2-9
III. FEED DRIVE SYSTEM............ 2-19
A. OUTLINE.................................. 2-19
B. CONTROLLING THE FEED
SPEED ..................................... 2-21
C. OVERSTACK CONDITION ...... 2-22
D. JAM .......................................... 2-24
IV. STAPLER UNIT DRIVE
SYSTEM................................... 2-26
A. OUTLINE.................................. 2-26
B. STAPLER UNIT........................ 2-28
C. CONTROLLING THE SWINGING
MOVEMENT OF THE STAPLER
UNIT ......................................... 2-33
D. HOLDING THE PAPER............ 2-37
E. STAPLING OPERATION TIMING
(3 DOCUMENTS, NO. OF
SHEETS OF PAPER: 3) ........... 2-38
V. BIN UNIT DRIVE SYSTEM...... 2-39
A. OUTLINE.................................. 2-39
B. BIN UNIT.................................. 2-40
C. CONTROLLING THE GUIDE
BAR .......................................... 2-45
D. SENSORS INSIDE BIN UNIT .. 2-48
E. OTHER SENSORS.................. 2-49
VI. POWER SUPPLY ..................... 2-50
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CHAPTER 3 MECHANICAL SYSTEM
I. EXTERNALS...............................3-1
A. EXTERNAL COVERS .................3-1
II. BIN UNIT.....................................3-2
A. REMOVING THE BIN UNIT ........3-2
B. REMOVING THE BIN..................3-4
C. REMOVING THE BIN SHIFT
MOTOR (M4)...............................3-5
D. LEAD CAM..................................3-5
E. REMOVING THE GUIDE SWING
MOTOR (M3)...............................3-7
III. FEEDING GUIDE UNIT ..............3-8
A. REMOVING THE FEEDING
GUIDE UNIT ...............................3-8
B. REMOVING THE FEED
MOTOR (M2)...............................3-8
C. REMOVING THE FEED
ROLLER......................................3-9
IV. STAPLER UNIT........................ 3-10
A. REMOVING THE STAPLER
UNIT ......................................... 3-10
V. STAPLER SWING UNIT........... 3-11
A. REMOVING THE STAPLER
UNIT SWING MOTOR (M1) ..... 3-11
B. REMOVING THE STAPLER
SWING UNIT............................ 3-11
CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
I. PERIODICALLY REPLACED
PARTS.........................................4-1 II. CONSUMABLES.........................4-1
III. PERIODICAL SERVICING..........4-1
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
I. STANDARDS AND ADJUSTMENT... 5-1
A. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..............5-1
B. MECHANICAL SYSTEM.............5-8
II. TROUBLESHOOTING ............. 5-12
A. PROCEDURE .......................... 5-12
III. ELECTRICAL PARTS LAYOUT
DIAGRAM................................. 5-16
A. SENSORS................................ 5-16
B. MOTORS, SWITCHES, PCBS. 5-17
IV. PCB .......................................... 5-18
A. DIP SWITCH FUNCTION LIST 5-19
V. SELF DIAGNOSIS ................... 5-21
A. STACK OVER ALARM ............. 5-21
B. STAPLER ALARM.................... 5-21
C. JAM .......................................... 5-22
D. ERROR .................................... 5-23
APPENDIX
A. TIMING CHART ......................... A-1
B. SIGNAL NAME/ABBREVIATION
LIST............................................ A-5
C. LIST OF COMMUNICATION
DATA/SIGNAL WITH COPIER...
A-17
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
I. FEATURES..................................1-1
II. SPECIFICATIONS.......................1-2
III. NAMES OF PARTS.....................1-5
A. External view..........................1-5
B. Cross section .........................1-6
IV. OPERATION................................1-7
A. Operation panel .....................1-7
B. Stapling ..................................1-8
C. Resupply of staples to
stapler ................................. 1-10
D. Removing a staple jam ....... 1-12
E. Removing paper clogging ... 1-13

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I. FEATURES
1. Light-weight, compact design
Compared with the existing 10-bin stapler sorters, an appreciable reduction has been made in
the number of parts, resulting in better stacking performance, higher reliability, and improved
serviceability.
2. High performance Stapler Unit
The use of a newly designed stapler enabled stapling as many as 30 sheets (instead of 20),
while making removal of staple jams easier.
3. Applicable to multiple types of copiers
The machine uses a straight path mechanism for its passage of paper. It also uses a DIP switch
to allow switching between new and old modes of IPC communication, supporting various types
of copiers.

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II. SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Loading
Types of copy paper
No. of bins
Copacity per bin: *1
equivalent to 80g/m2
Bin return time
(from 10th to 1st bin)
Bin designation function
Control panel*3
Display panel*3
Stapling*3
Copy paper size for auto
stapling*3
Spec.
Face up, bin shift and open
Plain paper: A3*2, 11"x17" ~ A5, STMT (64
~ 200g/m2)
Special paper: Tracing paper, OHP, Postcard, Label
10
Non sort mode:
less than 100 copies
100 copies (A4, LTR,
B5, A5, STMT, A4R,
LTRR, B5R, A3*2,
B4, LGL, 11"x17")
more than 101 copies 200 copies (A4, LTR,
B5, A5, STMT, A4R,
LTRR, B5R)
150 copies (A3*2, B4, LGL, 11"x17")
Sort mode: 30 Copies (A4, LTR, B5, A5,
STMT, A4R,
LTRR, B5R)
25 Copies (B4, LGL)
15 Copies (A3*2, 11"x17")
Staple sort mode*3:
30 Copies (A4, LTR, B5, A4R,
LTRR)
25 Copies (B4, LGL)
15 Copies (A3*2, 11"x17")
Group mode:20 Copies (A4, LTR, B5, A5,
STMT, A4R,
LTRR, B5R)
15 Copies
(A3*2, B4, LGL, 11"x17")
Stream sorting
30 Copies
(A4, LTR, B5, A5,
STMT, A4R, LTRR,
B5R)
25 Copies (B4, LGL)
15 Copies (A3*2, 11"x17")
Approx 10 sec.
Available (A bin may be specified (by the
host copier.))
STAPLE key
STAPLE RESUPPLY indicator, MANUAL
STAPLE indicator
Rotating cam
A3*2, A4, B4, B5, A4R, LGL, 11"x17",
LTR, LTRR
Remarks
Same as the host copier.
1st bin only
Special paper
10 copies/bin
Cascade stack
20 copies/bin
15 copies/bin
Unavailable to B5R,
STMT, A5
*1 Capacity per bin may vary depending on restrictions on the host copier.
*2 If stacking is not proper because of downward curling in staple sort mode, change the feeding
speed. (See CHAPTER 5.Dip switch function list)
*3 Stapler sorter only.
*4
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Item
Size of copies*3 (for manual
stapling by key operation
after copying process)
Size of copies*3 (for manual
insertion and stapling by
user)
Automatic
stapling
Manual
stapling
Manual
insert
stapling
Staple*3
No staple detection*3
Automatic staple feeding*3
Temperature
Humidity
Power supply
Max. power consumption
Serial No.
Weight
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Spec.
A3*2, A4, B4, B5, A4R, LGL, 11"x17",
LTR, LTRR
Any size
30 copies: A4, LTR, B5, A4R, LTRR
25 copies: B4, LGL
15 copies: A3*2, 11"x17"
30 copies: A4, LTR, B5, A4R, LTRR
25 copies: B4, LGL
15 copies: A3*2, 11"x17"
30 copies: any size
Staple for specific use (refilling type, 3,000
staples)
Available (when remaining staples are below
40 after the stapling process, NO STAPLE
indicating lamp lights up)
Unavailable
As per copier
As per copier
24V (from copier)
Stapler sorter: Approx. 45W
Non-staple sorter: Approx. 30W
Stapler sorter: ZQQxxxxx
Non-staple sorter: ZQRxxxxx
Stapler sorter:
Approx. 12kg (Notincluding mounting kit.)
Non-staple sorter:
Approx. 10kg (Not including mounting kit.)
Stapler sorter:
390 x 555 x 390 [mm]
(Not including mounting kit.)
Non-staple sorter:
390 x 512 x 390 [mm]
(Not including mounting kit.)
Remarks
28 copies of 80 g/m2
paper + 2 copies of
200g paper or bundle
of paper below 3.5mm
in thickness
28 copies of 80 g/m2
paper + 2 copies of
200g paper or bundle
of paper below 3.5mm
in thickness
No. of
copies*3,4
(for stapling
paper
equivalent to
80 g/m2)
Operating
environment
*1 Capacity per bin may vary depending on restrictions on the host copier.
*2 If stacking is not proper because of downward curling in staple sort mode, change the feeding
speed. (See CHAPTER 5.Dip switch function list)
*3 Stapler sorter only.
*4 The number of sheets that may be stapled is subject to change depending on the limits imposed by
the copier. Specifications are subject to change with product modification.

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Item
Staple position*1
Spec.
*1 Stapler sorter only.
Feed direction
5.5 2.0mm
6.0 2.0mm

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III. NAMES OF PARTS
A. External view
[1] Bin unit
[2] Stapler unit cover*1
[3] Stapler unit*1
[4] Feed guide unit
*1 Stapler sorter only.
Figure 1-301
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
*1
*1

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B. Cross section
Figure 1-302
[1] Bin unit
[2] Guide bar*1
[3] Roll
[4] Stapler unit*1
[5] Feed roller
*1 Stapler sorter only.
[3]
[1]
[2]
[5]
[4]
*1
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IV. OPERATION
A. Operation panel (Stapler sorter only)
Figure 1-401
No.
1
2
Name of key
Staple key
STAPLE
RESUPPLY
indicator
Function
Press "Manual Staple" or "Manual Insert
Staple" at the start. (The indicator turns on when
stapling is ready.)
If the key is pressed during the stapling process,
the process is discontinued.
The lamp blinks when the staple jam occurs in
the stapler.
The lamp lights up when the staples in the
stapler have exhausted.
The indicator turns on in the absence of a staple
cartridge.
Remarks
The process cannot
be discontinued
during the manual
insertion/stapling
process
When remaining
staples after the
stapling process are
below 40.
Table 1-401
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B. Stapling (Stapler sorter only)
Depending on the modes selected on the copier or the presence/absence of a document feeder,
the copies delivered into the bins are stapled as follows:
Table 1-402
1. Auto stapling
The copies delivered to the bins with DF will be stapled automatically.
When a document is set to the document plate, manual stapling is possible after completion of
copying.
2. Manual staple
The Staple key will turn on if a copying run is executed by selecting non-sort mode, or sort
mode. Press the Staple key so that the copies in the bins will be stapled in sequence.
Mode
w/ DF used
w/o DF
Non sort
Auto/Manual
Manual
Sort
Auto/Manual
Manual
Group Stack
Figure 1-402
Reference:
To stop the stapling operation, press the MANUAL STAPLE key again.

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3. Manual insert stapling
Copies may be stapled by inserting them into the top bin and pressing the MANUAL STAPLE
key.
1) Remove all copies from the bin unit.
• The bin unit returns to the home position.
2) Check that the bin unit is at the home position.
nOtherwise, switch the copier OFF and then ON.
3) Insert the copies into the top bin of the bin unit along the guide plate.
• The MANUAL STAPLE key blinks.
nMake sure that no more than 30 copies (equivalent to paper of 80 g/m2)
4) Press the MANUAL STAPLE key.
Figure 1-403
Bring paper into contact

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C. Resupply of staples to stapler (Stapler sorter only)
When staples in the staple cartridge have exhausted, the STAPLE RESUPPLY LED blinks.
Then fill the stapler with new staples in the following procedure.
Caution:
Installing and removing the staple cartridge repeatedly may cause a staple jam. Therefore,
advise customers not to remove the staple cartridge except when resupplying staples or at the
time of staple jam.
1) Open the stapler unit cover.
2) Remove the staple cartridge.
Figure 1-404
3) Remove the emptied staple case.
Figure 1-405

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4) Set new staples correctly to the cartridge.
nDo not peel off the seal to which the staples are attached before setting the staples to the
cartridge.
Figure 1-406
5) Pull out the seal attached with staples straight.
Figure 1-407
6) Set the staple cartridge.
Figure 1-408
7) Close the stapler unit cover.

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D. Removing a staple jam (Stapler sorter only)
When a staple jam occurs in the stapler, remove it in the following procedure:
1) Open the stapler unit cover.
2) Remove the staple cartridge.
3) Push down the face plate, and remove all staple jams.
Figure 1-409
4) Close the face plate and set the staple cartridge.