Canon Image Reader-A1 User manual

FY8-13HH-000
JUNE 2001
Image Reader-A1
iR5000i/iR6000i
REVISION 0
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or Warning.
1.Symbols Used
This documentation uses the following symbols to indicate special information:
Symbol Description
Indicates an item requiring care to avoid combustion (fire).
Indicates an item prohibiting disassembly to avoid electric shocks or problems.
Indicates an item requiring disconnection of the power plug from the electric
outlet.
Indicates an item intended to provide notes assisting the understanding of the
topic in question.
Memo
Indicates an item of reference assisting the understanding of the topic in ques-
tion.
REF.
Provides a description of a service mode.
Provides a description of the nature of an error indication.
Refers to the Copier Basics Series for a better understanding of the contents.
Indicates an item requiring care to avoid electric shocks.

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2.Outline of the Manual
This Service Manual contains basic information needed to service the Image Reader-A1/
iR5000i/iR6000i and its accessories (i.e., side paper deck, shift tray) in the field, conducted
for the purpose of maintaining its product quality and a specific level of performance. A
separate Service Manual is made available for each of its accessories (except for the side pa-
per deck and shift tray); for details, refer to the appropriate manual.
This Service Manual consists of the following chapters:
1. System Unit
Chapter 1 Introduction: features, specifications, names of parts, func-
tions, operation, system configuration, rou-
tine maintenance by the user
Chapter 2 Main Controller: functional construction, outline of electrical
circuitry, principles of operation of the image
processing system, power supply
Chapter 3 Installation: site conditions and installation procedure,
relocation of the machine, installation of ac-
cessories
2. Reader Unit
Chapter 1 Basic Operation: functional construction, outline of electrical
circuitry, basic sequence of operations
Chapter 2 Original Exposure System: principles of operation of the exposure sys-
tem, timing of operation, disassembly/assem-
bly and adjustment
Chapter 3 Image Processing System: principles of operation of the image process-
ing system, timing of operation, disassembly/
assembly and adjustment
3. Printer Unit
Chapter 1 Introduction: safety of the laser, image formation, auxiliary
processes
Chapter 2 Sequence of Operations: basic operations, outline of electrical cir-
cuitry, basic sequence of operations
Chapter 3 Laser Exposure System: principles of operation of the laser exposure
system, timing of operation, disassembly/
assembly and adjustment
Chapter 4 Image Formation System: principles of operation of the image forma-
tion system, timing of operation, disassem-
bly/assembly and adjustment
Chapter 5 Pickup/Feeding System: principles of operation of the pickup/feeding
system, timing of operation, disassembly/
assembly and adjustment

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Chapter 6 Fixing System: principles of operation of the fixing system,
timing of operation, and disassembly/assem-
bly and adjustment
Chapter 7 Externals and Controls: principles of operation of the externals/con-
trols, timing of operation, disassembly/as-
sembly and adjustment
Chapter 8 Paper Deck: principles of operation, timing of operation,
disassembly/assembly and adjustment
Chapter 9 Shift Tray: principles of operation, timing of operation,
disassembly/assembly adjustment
4. Troubleshooting
Chapter 1 Maintenance and Inspection: table of periodically replaced parts, table of
consumables/durables, scheduled servicing
chart
Chapter 2 Image Adjustment Basic Procedure:
basic procedure for image adjustment
Chapter 3 Standards and Adjustments: standards and adjustments
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Image Faults/Malfunctions:
troubleshooting image faults/malfunctions
Chapter 5 Service Mode: how to use service mode, list of service
modes
Chapter 6 Self Diagnosis: codes, causes of errors, timing chart
Appendix: general timing chart, general circuit diagrams
The descriptions are updated from time to time to reflect product improvements, and ma-
jor changes are communicated in the form of Service Information bulletins.
All service persons are expected to familiarize themselves with the contents of this Ser-
vice Manual and Service Information bulletins and acquire a level of knowledge and skill
required to promptly respond to the needs of the field.

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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 re-
lationship between electrical and mechanical systems with reference to the timing of
operation.
In the diagrams, represents the path of mechanical drive; where a signal name
accompanies the symbol , the arrow indicates the direction of the electric sig-
nal.
The expression “turn on the power” means flipping on the power switch, closing the
front cover, and closing the delivery unit cover, 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 addition, the asterisk (*) as in “DRMD*” indicates that the
DRMD signal goes on when ‘0’.
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 ma-
chines 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 Ser-
vice Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins and be able to identify and isolate
faults in the machine.

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System Configuration
The iR5000i/iR6000i may be configured with the following accessories for a fully inte-
grated system:
[1]
[2]
[7]
[4]
[3]
[5]
[6]
[1] Finisher-F1/Saddle Finisher-F2
[2] Copy Tray-C1
[3] Shift Tray-B1
[4] DADF-D1 (standard)
[5] Paper Deck-G1
[6] Puncher Unit-B1/C1/D1
[7] Image Reader-A1
Figure 1

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[1] Execution/Memory lamp
[2] Main power switch
[3] Cassette heater switch
[4] Environment switch
Figure 2 Arrangement of the Switches
Important!
Be sure to turn off the main power switch and disconnect the power plug before starting
to disassemble the machine; in addition, keep the following in mind for the work:
1. In printer mode, turning off the main power switch can result in the loss of data being
processed. Check to make sure that the Execution/Memory lamp on the control panel
is off before operating the main power switch.
2. Do not turn off the main power switch while downloading is taking place. Otherwise,
the machine may become disabled.
3. The cassette heater and the drum heater remain powered as long as the environment
switch and the heater switch are on (even when the main power switch is off).
4. Not all power is removed when the front cover is opened if the main power switch is
on, requiring care.
[2]
[4] [3]
Display Contrast
Counter
Check
ON/OFF
Reset
Guide
Clear
Power
Error
Processing
/Data
Start
Energy Save
Stop
Additional Function
123
456
789
0C
ID
[1]

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 2 MAIN CONTROLLER
1. Basic Operations ............................2-1S
1.1 Functional Construction ..........2-1S
1.2 Outline of Electrical Circuitry .2-2S
1.2.1 Outline ...............................2-2S
1.2.2 Main Controller PCB.........2-2S
1.2.3 Hard Disk Drive.................2-2S
1.3 Start-Up Sequence ...................2-4S
1.3.1 Outline ...............................2-4S
1.3.2 Start-Up Sequence .............2-5S
1.4 Inputs to and Outputs from
the Major PCBs........................2-7S
1.4.1 Wiring Diagram of the
Major PCBs .......................2-7S
2. Digital Image Processing ................2-8S
2.1 Outline ......................................2-8S
2.2 Input Image Processing ............2-9S
2.2.1 Image Data from the
Reader Unit ........................2-9S
2.2.2 Enlargement/Reduction
(main scanning direction) ...2-9S
2.2.3 Edge Emphasis ...................2-9S
2.2.4 Editing ................................2-9S
2.2.5 Density Conversion (LUT) 2-9S
1. Features ..........................................1-1S
1.1.1 High Speed, High Image
Quality ...............................1-1S
1.1.2 Hard Disk ..........................1-1S
1.1.3 Stackless, Duplexing
Mechanism .........................1-1S
1.1.4 Large-CapacityPaper
Source ................................1-1S
1.1.5 Variety of Delivery Processing
(with accessories) ..............1-1S
1.1.6 Printer Type .......................1-1S
1.1.7 Addition of the Differential
PCB....................................1-1S
2. Specifications .................................1-2S
2.1 Copier.......................................1-2S
2.1.1 Type ...................................1-2S
2.1.2 Method...............................1-2S
2.1.3 Functions ...........................1-3S
2.1.4 Others ................................1-8S
2.2 Paper Deck-G1.......................1-11S
2.3 Shift Tray-B1 .........................1-12S
3. Names of Parts .............................1-13S
3.1 External View .........................1-13S
3.2 Cross Section (Printer unit) ...1-15S
3.3 Cross Section (Reader unit) ...1-17S
4. Using the Machine .......................1-19S
4.1 Turning On the Power
Switches .................................1-19S
4.2 Control Panel ..........................1-20S
4.3 Extension Mode .....................1-21S
4.4 User Mode .............................1-22S
5. System Construction.....................1-26S
5.1 Functional Construction .........1-26S
5.2 OutlineofElectrical Circuitry .1-27S
5.2.1 ConstructionofElectrical
Circuitry...........................1-27S
5.3 Inputs to and Outputs from
the Major PCBs......................1-28S
5.3.1 Wiring Diagram of the
Major PCBs .....................1-28S
6. Routine Maintenance by the User .1-29S
6.1 Cleaning .................................1-29S
6.2 Inspection ...............................1-32S
6.2.1 Making a Check ...............1-32S

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2.2.6 Binary Processing (error
diffusion; T-BIC) ...............2-9S
2.2.7 Binary Processing (dither
screen)..............................2-10S
2.3 Controlling the Image
Memory ..................................2-11S
2.3.1 Compression/Decompression,
Rotation,Enlargement/
Reduction .........................2-11S
2.3.2 SDRAM ..........................2-11S
2.3.3 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ..2-11S
2.4 Output Image Processing .......2-11S
2.4.1 Smoothing ........................2-11S
2.4.2 Thickening
(PDL output only) ............2-11S
2.4.3 Binary-Binary Density
Conversion (read image
output only) ......................2-11S
3. Flow of Image Data ......................2-12S
3.1 Flow of Image Data During
Copying..................................2-12S
3.1.1 Local Copying..................2-12S
3.1.2 Remote Copying ..............2-13S
3.1.3 Tandem Copying ..............2-14S
3.2 Transmission ..........................2-15S
3.2.1 Outline..............................2-15S
3.2.2 Flow of Image Data
(during transmission).......2-16S
3.3 Print........................................2-17S
3.3.1 Flow of Print Jobs ............2-17S
3.3.2 TCP/IP..............................2-18S
3.3.3 NetWare............................2-19S
3.3.4 AppleTalk .........................2-20S
3.3.5 Processing Print Data .......2-21S
4. Soft Counter .................................2-22S
5. Controlling the Power Supply......2-24S
5.1 Outline ...................................2-24S
5.2 Power Supply Mode ..............2-24S
5.3 Standby Mode
(normaloperation) ..................2-24S
5.4 Power Save Mode ..................2-24S
5.5 Low Power Mode ..................2-25S
5.5.1 Shift from Standby Mode
(standby →low-
power) ..............................2-25S
5.5.2 Shift to Standby Mode
(low power → standby) ...2-25S
5.6 Sleep Mode ............................2-25S
5.6.1 Shift from Standby Mode
(standby → sleep) ............2-25S
5.6.2 Shift from Low Power Mode
(low power
mode → sleep) .................2-25S
5.6.3 Return to Standby Mode
(sleep →standby) ............2-25S
5.7 Off Mode................................2-26S
5.7.1 Shift from Standby Mode
(standby → off mode) .....2-26S
5.7.2 Shift from Low Power
Mode (low power
mode →off mode) ...........2-26S
5.7.3 Return to Standby Mode
(off mode → standby) ....2-26S
5.8 Power Off Mode ....................2-26S
6 User Software ...............................2-27S
6.1 Outline ...................................2-27S
6.2 Printer Drivers........................2-27S
6.3 Utilities...................................2-27S
6.3.1 Netspot .............................2-27S
6.3.2 JBIG Viewer .....................2-27S
6.3.3 Network ScanGear
(Windows only) ...............2-27S

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1. Selecting the Site............................3-1S
2. Unpacking and Installation ............3-3S
2.1 Before Starting the Work .........3-3S
2.2 Installation ...............................3-4S
2.3 Unpacking ................................3-5S
2.4 Installing the Image
Reader-A1 ................................3-7S
2.5 Mounting the Fixing
Assembly ...............................3-12S
2.6 Checking the Charging
Assemblies .............................3-14S
2.7 Mounting the Developing
Assembly ...............................3-17S
2.8 Mounting the Pickup
Assembly ...............................3-18S
2.9 Mounting the Deck Locking
Plate (left deck) .......................3-19S
2.10 Supplying Toner .....................3-20S
2.11 Setting the Cassette .................3-21S
2.12 Changing the Paper Size for the
Front Deck (right/left) ............3-22S
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
2.13 Installing the DADF-D1 ........3-22S
2.14 Checking Images/Operations
and User Mode .......................3-23S
2.15 CheckingtheEnvironment
Switch ....................................3-25S
2.16 Installing the Machine ............3-26S
2.17 Connecting to the Network .....3-26S
2.18 Checking the Connection to
the Network ............................3-27S
2.19 Troubleshooting the
Network .................................3-28S
3. Relocating the Machine .................3-29S
4. Mounting the Delivery Tray .........3-30S
5. Mounting the Original Holder ......3-32S
6. Installing the Card
Reader-C1 (option) .......................3-33S
7. Installing the NE
Controller-A1 ...............................3-34S
7.1 Installation ..............................3-34S

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1.Features
1.1.1 High Speed, High Image Quality
Copying speed: 50 copies/min (iR5000i; 1-on-N; from cassette/deck)
60 copies/min (iR6000i; 1-on-N; from cassette/deck)
Reading resolution: 600 × 600 dpi
Printing resolution: 1200* × 600 dpi (copier mode; smoothing ON; varies by model)
2400* × 600 dpi (printer mode)
*Equivalent.
1.1.2 Hard Disk
The machine comes with a hard disk as standard, enabling memory-based sorting. The
machine is capable of making multiple copies by reading the original once.
1.1.3 Stackless, Duplexing Mechanism
The machine moves paper seamlessly when making double-sided copies without any
waste as by stacking it in a duplexing unit.
1.1.4 Large-Capacity Paper Source
The addition of an accessory will enable accommodation of as many as 7650 sheets of pa-
per (80 g/m2).
Right front paper deck: 1500 sheets
Left front paper deck: 1500 sheets
Cassette 3: 550 sheets (if 64 g/m2, 600 sheets)
Cassette 4: 550 sheets (if 64 g/m2, 600 sheets)
Multifeeder: 50 sheets
Paper Deck-G1 (accessory): 3500 sheets
1.1.5 Variety of Delivery Processing (with accessories)
Finishing: 1-point or 2-point stapling (Finisher)
Saddle stitching: middle binding and folding for delivery (Saddle Finisher-F2 only)
Punching: making binding holes for delivery (Puncher Unit)
1.1.6 PrinterType
The machine possesses printer functions from the printer mechanisms of the iR5000/
6000; when combined with the Image Reader-A1, it provides functions expected of conven-
tional copiers.
1.1.7 Addition of the Differential PCB
The differential PCB is an addition provided to send signals from the image reader to the
main controller of the machine.

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2.Specifications
2.1 Copier
2.1.1 Type
T01-201-01
2.1.2 Method
T01-201-02
Specifications
Separate reader/printer
Fixed
Xenon tube
Lens array (F3.7)
Amorphous silicon drum (80-dia.)
Item
Body
Copyboard
Light source
Lens
Photosensitive medium
Item
Reproduction
Charging
Exposure
Copy density adjustment
Development
Pickup
Transfer
Separation
Cleaning
Fixing
Auto
Manual
Specifications
Indirect statophotography
Corona
Laser
Auto or manual
Dry, 1-component toner production
Front paper deck (2 holders)
Front cassette (2 holders)
Manual feed tray
(5.5 mm deep; about 50 sheets of 80 m2paper)
Corona
Corona (static separation)
Blade
Heat roller
100 V: 700 W (main) + 470 W (sub)
120/230 V: 600 W (main) + 600 W (sub)

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2.1.3 Functions
T-01-201-03
AB
Inch
AB
Inch
Postcard min.
(vertical)
STMT min.
(vertical)
A5 min.
(vertical)
STMT min.
(vertical)
A3 max.
279.4 × 431.8 mm
(11"×17") max.
A3 max.
279.4 × 431.8 mm
(11"×17") max.
Specifications
Sheet, book, 3-D object (2 kg max.)
A3/279.4×431.8 mm (11"×17")
Direct 1: 1
Reduce I 1: 0.250
Reduce II 1: 0.500
Reduce III 1: 0.611
Reduce IV 1: 0.707
Reduce V 1: 0.816
Reduce IV 1: 0.865
Enlarge I 1: 0.154
Enlarge II 1: 1.224
Enlarge III 1: 0.414
Enlarge IV 1: 2.000
Enlarge V 1: 4.000
Zoom 1: 0.250 to 4.00 (in 1% increments)
iR5000i: 5 min or less (at 20°C/168°F)
iR6000i: 6 min or less (at 20°C/168°F)
5.1sec (stream reading, right deck, Direct, A4/LTR,
non-AE, straight delivery)
3.8 sec (book mode, right deck pickup, Direct, A4/LTR,
non-AE, straight delivery)
999 prints max.
Single-sided
Duplexing
Item
Original type
Maximum original size
Reproduction ratio
Wait time
First copy time
Continuous reproduction
Print size

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T-01-201-04
Pickup
Right deck
Left deck
Cassette 3
Cassette 4
Manual feed tray
Paper type
Plain paper (64 to 80 g/m2)
A4, B5, LTR
Tracing paper
A4, B5
Colored paper (Canon-recommended)
A4
Thick paper (90 to 200 g/m2)
A4, B5, LTR
Plain paper (64 to 80 g/m2)
A3, B4, A4, B5, A5R, A4R, B5R
279.4×431.8 mm (11" × 17"), LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMT
(vertical feeding)
Tracing paper
B4, A4, A4R
Colored paper (Canon-recommended)
(vertical feeding) (64 to 80 g/m2)
A3, B4, A4, B5, A5R, A4R, B5R
279.4×431.8 mm (11" × 17"), LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMT (vertical feed-
ing)
Tracing paper
A3, B4, A4, B5, A4R, B5R
Transparency (Canon-recommended)
A4, A4R, LTR, LTRR
Colored paper (Canon-recommended)
B4, A4, A4R
Postcard (vertical feeding only)
Postcard, 2-in-1 postcard (vertical feeding only),
4-in-1 postcard (horizontal feeding only)
Label sheet (Canon-recommended)
B4, A4, A4R, LTR, LTRR
Thick paper (90 to 200 g/m2)
A3, B4, A4, B5, A4R, B5R, LTR, LTRR