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OKIPAGE8c
LED Page Printer
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
ODA/OEL/INT
1998,7,6

PREFACE
Thismaintenancemanualprovidesproceduresandtechniquesforthetroubleshooting,maintenance,and
repair of OKIPAGE 8c.
Thismanualiswrittenformaintenancepersonnel,butitshouldalwaysbeaccompaniedwiththeOKIPAGE
6cUser’sManualforproceduresforhandlingandoperatingOKIPAGE8c.Forrepairingeachcomponent
of OKIPAGE 8c, see the Troubleshooting manual.
[Notices]
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Althoughreasonableeffortshavebeentakeninthepreparation of this manual to assure its accuracy, this
manual may still contain some errors and omissions. OKI will not be liable for any damage caused or
alleged to be caused, by the customer or any other person using this maintenance manual to repair,
modify, or alter OKIPAGE 8c in any manner.
[Warning]
Many parts of OKIPAGE 8c are very sensitive and can be easily damaged by improper servicing. We
strongly suggest that OKIPAGE 8c be serviced by OKI’s authorized technical service engineers.

CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Basic System Configuration ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Printer Specifications ................................................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Option Specifications ................................................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................... 1-4
2. OPERATION................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Main Control Board (PCR PCB)................................................................................. 2-2
2.2 Engine Control Board (PX4 PCB) .............................................................................. 2-5
2.3 Power/Board .............................................................................................................. 2-6
2.4 Mechanical Processes ............................................................................................... 2-7
2.4.1 Electrophotographic processing mechanism................................................ 2-8
2.4.2 Paper running process ................................................................................. 2-14
2.5 Sensors...................................................................................................................... 2-23
2.5.1 Paper related sensors .................................................................................. 2-23
2.5.2 Other sensors ............................................................................................... 2-24
2.6 Correction of Color Deviation ..................................................................................... 2-25
2.7 Transfer Control according to Environmental Changes
(Room Temperatures and Relative Humidities)......................................................... 2-25
2.8 Form Jam Detection................................................................................................... 2-26
2.9 Cover Opening........................................................................................................... 2-26
2.10 Toner Low Detection.................................................................................................. 2-27
2.11 Page Size Detection .................................................................................................. 2-28
2.12 Power-on Processing................................................................................................. 2-29
2.12.1 Self-diagnostic test ....................................................................................... 2-29
3. PARTS REPLACEMENT............................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Precautions for Parts Replacement ........................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Parts Layout............................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 How to Change Parts................................................................................................. 3-7
3.3.1 Cover Assy Rear .......................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.2 Motor -Fan (80-25) ....................................................................................... 3-9
3.3.3 Paper Eject Assy .......................................................................................... 3-10
3.3.4 Cover Assy Stacker, Guide Eject FD Assy................................................... 3-11
3.3.5 Frame Assy Upper........................................................................................ 3-12
3.3.6 Plate Support Assy ....................................................................................... 3-13
3.3.7 Limmiter 2way (L), (R)/Plate Guide (L), (R).................................................. 3-14
3.3.8 Cover ............................................................................................................ 3-15
3.3.9 PCB Assy : PCR........................................................................................... 3-16
3.3.10 Motor Fan (CU)............................................................................................. 3-17
3.3.11 PXF PCB/PX4 PCB ...................................................................................... 3-18
3.3.12 Gear Heat Assy ............................................................................................ 3-19
3.3.13 Main Motor (A), (B)Assy ............................................................................... 3-20
3.3.14 Gear One-way (Z30)..................................................................................... 3-21
3.3.15 Motor Assy BT .............................................................................................. 3-22
3.3.16 Power Supply Unit, Holder Inlet, Sheet Insuration ....................................... 3-23
3.3.17 Sensor Assy Box Toner................................................................................ 3-24

3.3.18 Square-shaped Connector ........................................................................... 3-25
3.3.19 Hopping Motor.............................................................................................. 3-26
3.3.20 Gear One-way .............................................................................................. 3-27
3.3.21 Feeder Unit Front ......................................................................................... 3-28
3.3.22 Mannual Feed Hopper Assy......................................................................... 3-29
3.3.23 Guide Paper Input Assy................................................................................ 3-30
3.3.24 Lever Input Sensor ....................................................................................... 3-31
3.3.25 Roller Registration, Roller Assy Hopping ..................................................... 3-32
3.3.26 Roller Hopping.............................................................................................. 3-33
3.3.27 PXU PCB/PXM PCB, Lever Regist Sensor .................................................. 3-34
3.3.28 Paper End Lever........................................................................................... 3-35
3.3.29 PCO PCB (Operator Panel).......................................................................... 3-36
3.3.30 Holder Gear Toner Assy............................................................................... 3-37
3.3.31 Plate Latch Lever (FD), Spring Latch Lever (FD) ......................................... 3-38
3.3.32 Belt Cassette Assy ....................................................................................... 3-39
3.3.33 High Voltage Power Supply Unit, Bracket HV (BT) Assy ............................. 3-40
3.3.34 Eraser Bracket Assy, Eraser Bracket(KCM) Assy........................................ 3-41
3.3.35 Shaft Link...................................................................................................... 3-42
3.3.36 Contact (BL-R) Assy, Contact (CL-R) Assy.................................................. 3-43
3.3.37 Contact (BL-L) Assy, Contact (CL-L) Assy................................................... 3-44
3.3.38 Contact SB Assy........................................................................................... 3-45
3.3.39 PXC PCB...................................................................................................... 3-46
3.3.40 Heat Unit Assy.............................................................................................. 3-47
3.3.41 Oil Roller Assy.............................................................................................. 3-48
3.3.42 Lever Lock Heat (L) / (R), Guide Side Heat, Spring Lock............................. 3-49
3.3.43 PXL PCB ...................................................................................................... 3-50
3.3.44 Heat Unit Guide Assy ................................................................................... 3-51
3.3.45 Holder LED Assy, LED Head........................................................................ 3-52
4. ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Maintenance Modes and Their Functions.................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 User maintenance mode .............................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 System maintenance mode.......................................................................... 4-5
4.1.3 Engine maintenance mode........................................................................... 4-7
4.2 Adjustments after Parts Replacement ....................................................................... 4-10
4.2.1 Confirm the LED head driving time............................................................... 4-10
4.2.2 Color deviation correction............................................................................. 4-12
5. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Periodically Replaced Parts ....................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Cleaning the LED Lens Array .................................................................................... 5-1
5.4 Cleaning the Pickup Roller......................................................................................... 5-1
6. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ...................................................... 6-1
6.1 Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Points to Check before Correcting Image Problems.................................................. 6-1
6.3 Tips for Correcting Image Problems .......................................................................... 6-1
6.4 Preparation for Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 6-2

6.5 Troubleshooting Flow................................................................................................. 6-2
6.5.1 LCD status message/trouble list................................................................... 6-2
6.5.2 LCD message troubleshooting ..................................................................... 6-15
6.5.3 Image troubleshooting .................................................................................. 6-28
7. WIRING DIAGRAM..................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Resistance Check ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Program/Font ROM Location .....................................................................................7-5
8. PARTS LIST ................................................................................................ 8-1
Appendix A ....................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B ....................................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C ....................................................................................................... C-1

1. SPECIFICATIONS

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MMMM M MM M
LED head Discharging indicators
Centronics interface
OKI HSP Controller Junction board Pulse motors
Engine controller
Low-voltage
power unit
Fixing unit
High-voltage
power unit Second tray
Belt unit
<Sensors, switches, and thermistors>
Paper width sensor Form size detector (4 bits) Form end sensor FF form end FF home switch Form feed sensor 1 Form feed sensor 2 Write sensor Ejection sensor Toner Low (Y.M.C.K) EP Up/Down (Y.M.C.K) Waste toner sensor Resist Up/Down Cover open switch (High-voltage interlock switch) Heater temperature thermistor Backup temperature thermistor Environment temperature sensor Environment humidity sensor Oil Roller switch Fixing unit interlock switch Waste toner box switch
Y-EP unit M-EP unit C-EP unit B-EP unit
PSIMM
x2
interface
SIMM
x2
interface
Y EP M EP C EP K EP BELT HEATER REGIST FF
Operator panel
1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Basic System Configuration
The basic system configuration of OKIPAGE 8c is illustrated in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1

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1.2 Printer Specifications
This printer unit is composed with the following hardware.
• Electro-photographric processor
• Paper feeder
• Controller (CU part / PU Part)
• Operator panel
• Power board (High voltage part / PU part)
Figure 1-2 show the printer unit configuration.
Figure 1.2
Face-up Stacker Assy
Stacker Cover Assy
Rear Cover
Side Cover (L) Assy
Base Unit Operator Panel Assy
I/F Cover Assy

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1.3 Option Specifications
Options available for OKIPAGE 8c are as follows.
(1) 2nd-Feeder
(2) RAM SIMM module (72 pin SIMM, 4MB/8MB/16MB/32MB)
* Make sure to use a set of 2 of the same volume size modules.

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1.4 Basic Specifications
(1) Dimensions
Width: 18.8" (478mm) Length: 24.5" (622mm) Height: 15.6" (396mm)
(2) Weight
Approx. 48kg (106lbs)
(3) Form
Type: Ordinary paper (Hammermill 24lb) and OHP (Only CG3710)
Recommended paper (for color printing)
Color laser paper (20lb to 24lb)
Note: The printout color tones are dependent upon the whiteness of the print
paper
Sizes: Letter, Legal (13"or 14"), Executive, A4, A5, B5, and A6 (1st tray and front feeder)
Reams: 1st tray 20lbs to 28lbs
2nd tray 20lbs to 28lbs
Front feeder 20lbs to 44lbs
(5) Printing speed
8 pages per minute (5 pages per minute: OHP/ 34lb ~44lb, 123g/m2~166g/m2)
(6) Resolution
600 dots per inch x 600 dots per inch
(7) Input voltage
120VAC +5.5%, -15%
230VAC to 240VAC +10%, -14%
(8) Power consumption
Peak: Typical operation
Idle: Power-save mode
(9) Frequency
50Hz or 60Hz +2%, -2%
(10) Noises
Operating: 54dB (without 2nd tray), 55dB (with 2nd tray)
Standby: 45dB
Power-saving: 43dB
(11) Expendibles and service life
Toner cartridge: Approx. 1800 pages (5% duty) (each of Y, M, C, and K)
Image drum: Up to 12,000 pages (5% duty, continuous) (each of Y, M, C, and K)
Waste Toner Box: Up to 25,000 Sheets
(under typical printout conditions: Single images of 5% density,
equivalent to printout using 14 toner cartridges)
Oil Roller Unit: Up to 10,000 sheets (Life defined in the number of actually printed
paper sheets)
(12) Periodically-replaced parts
Heat Unit Assy: 60,000 pages
Belt Cassette Assy: 50,000 pages

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(13) Temperatures and relative humidities
Temperature Temperature conditions
Temperature (in _F) Temperature (in _C) Remarks
50 to 89.6
32 to 109.4
-14 to 109.4
-20 to 122
-20 to 122
10 to 32
0 to 43
-10 to 43
-29 to 50
-29 to 50
Operating
Non-operating
Storage (1 year max.)
Delivery (1 month max.)
Delivery (1 month max.)
17_C to 27_C (for assurance
of full-color printout quality)
Power off
with drum and toner
without drum and toner and
Belt Cassette Assy
with drum and toner
(14) Printer life
3,000,000 (A4) pages or 5 years
Humidity Humidity condition
Relative humidity (%) Wet-bulb temperature Remarks
20 to 80
10 to 90
10 to 90
10 to 90
25
26.8
35
40
Operating
Non-operating
Storage
Delivery
50% to 70% (for assurance of
full-color printout quality)
Power off
for the packed unit only

2. OPERATION DESCRIPTION

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2. OPERATION
OKIPAGE 8c is a tandem color electrophotographic page printer, using 4992-LED technologies
, OPC, dry single-component non-magnetic developing, roller transfer, heat-compression fixing
and so on. The printing method used is a Black Writing method which applies light beams to
printout areas.
Figure 2.1 shows the functional block diagram of OKIPAGE 8c.
Figure 2.1
AC-IN AC switch
Crimp-style terminal
PXL board
PXL
Ejection sensor
LED head: Y M C K
Discharging lamp: Y M C K
Heat roller
thermistor
Backup roller
thermistor
Heater unit
SUMi card x 4 PD6 board
Y600 14P YPOW 12P M600 14P
MPOW 12P C600 14P
CPOW 12P K600 14P
KPOW 12P
HEAD1 13P HEAD2 14P HEADPOW 12P HEAD3 15P
FF form
sensor Toner sensor x 4
ID sensor x 4
Low-voltage power supply
6P 6P'
JST3P
FAN 1
FAN 2
3P
Oil PAD MSW
FF
motor
Paper supply sensor board
FF Pos MSW
PXM board
40095001YU
REG.POS
sensor
Resist
motor Y-IDU
motor M-IDU
motor C-IDU
motor K-IDU
motor Belt
motor Heat
motor
PXF board
JODEN 8P FSENS 8P
TONER
14P
PXFIF 30P
OPTION 7P
PENDTNR 6P
PX4 board
2nd tray
(option) Form end
sensor Waste toner
sensor
YIDREG
8P MCKID
12P HETBELT
8P HEAD3
15P HEAD2
14P HEAD1
13P HEADPOW
12P
FF 12P
PXFIF 30P HVOLT 16P COVOPN 2P PSIZE 6P
High-voltage power supply PXC board Form size detector
Cover open
MSW
PCR
Operator
panel
PCO
board
CM
6P
PU 40P
72PX2
PS SIMM 72PX2
D-RAM SIMM 64P
OKI HSP 36P
Parallel
CUIF 40P
POWER 30P
THE.RM 6P
RSENS 7P
Interlock switch
UPDOWN
12P

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2.1 Main Control Board (PCR PCB)
The control board consists of a CPU (NR4700) block, a memory control LSI block, an interface
control LSI block, a DRAM block, an EEPROM block, a mask ROM block, and an interface block.
Figure 2.2 shows the functional block diagram of the main control board (PCR PCB).
Figure 2.2
(Not installed)
External Agent
MPU Memory controller ROM, Flash Max 32M
D-RAM Max 80M
EE-PROM #1
74ACT1284 Bi-Centro
OKI HSP
Host I/F(Not installed)
(TE6135 (6137), 16550, 53C80)
74ALS244
Engine
Interface controller Operator
panel
OSC
Reset circuit
DIP SW
SysAD
SysCmd
Control
NMI
INTO
ExtReg
INT1
INT2
Reset
ColdReset
VCCOK
ModeIn
ModeClock
MasterClock
SysAD
SysCmd
Control
INT
REQ
ACK
AUX
CLK
RST
NR4700
LMQ-100
64
9
5
22
64
11
11
64
25
8
4
4
9
4
1
1
1
1
8
7
4
16
18
12
10
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
64
9
5
1
1
BusReq
BusAck
AUX
CLK
RSTIN
M
Reset
uPU66044
GN-014-LMU
SysAD
SysCmd
Control
ExtReq
INT
SysAD
SysCmd
Control
NMI
INT
CLK
RST
PU I/F
OP I/F
A
D
Control
A
D
Control
WDATA
FSYNC
Control
WDATA
ESYNC
Control
EEPD
EEPCLK
EEPCS0
DI
CLK DO
CS
DI
CLK DO
CS
EEPCS1
PD
PCO
PCI
D
A
C
ColdReset
VCCOK
ModeIn
ModeClk
uPD94704
S1-001-F6
EE-PROM #2 PS -SIMM

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(1) CPU
The CPU is a 64-bit RISC architecture processor (provided by NKK). It inputs a frequency
of 50MHz and runs at 100MHz. It transfers data to and from memory at 50MHz.
(2) Mask ROM
ThemaskROMblockconsistsoffour16Mbit(1Mx16bits)chipsanditstotalsizeis8Mbytes.
The chips are mounted on the PCR-PCB by means of IC sockets and store programs and
character fonts.
(3) DRAM
The DRAM block consists of eight 16Mbit (1M x 16bits) chips and its total size is 16M bytes.
The chips are mounted on the PCR-PCB and can be expanded up to 80M bytes by adding
the 32M byte SIMMs to the SIMM slots on the PCR-PCB.
(4) EEPROM
TheEEPROMblockconsistsof1K-bitchipsmountedonaboardbymeansofICsocketsand
stores the following:
- Menu data
- Counter values
- Adjustment values
(5) Flash ROM
The Flash ROM block consists of four 4M bit (256K x 16bits) chips and its total size is 2M
bytes. The chips are mounted on the PCR-PCB and are used for storing fonts, macro and
demo pages.
(6) Memory control LSI
This block mainly consists of memory control, CPU control, compression and decompres-
sion, and video interface functions.
(7) Interface control LSI
Thisblockmainlyconsistsof PUinterfacecontrol,operatorpanelinterfacecontrol,EEPROM
control, parallel interface control, and HSP control functions.
(8) Host interface
This printer has the following interfaces to the host.
• Centronics bidirectional parallel interface
• OKI HSP interface (Option)
The single effective interface or the automatic interface select mode can be selected using
the menu. If the busy state of the printer continues for a long time period, the buffer near-full
control releases the busy status at constant intervals even if the host side is busy so as not
to cause interface time-out at the host side.
(a) Centronics bidirectional parallel interface
This is an interface conforming to IEEE-1284 and provides either unidirectional and
bidirectional communications according to each of the following communication modes.
• Compatibility mode
Unidirectional communications from the host to the printer.
• Nibble mode
This mode transfers 4-bit wide data from the printer to the host. In this mode, each
bitof1-bytedataistransmitsintheformoftwonibblesusingERROR,BUSY,FAULT,
and SELECT signal leads. This mode can provide bidirectional operation in
combination with the compatibility mode.

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• Basic specificaton
- Type: 72 pins SIIM (32 bits buss width)
- Access time: 60ns, 70ns, 80ns
- Capacity: 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64MB
- Parity: None
(For the electrical/physical characteristics of the OKI HSP interface, see the OKI HSP
interface technical manual.)
(8) RAM module
• Pin layout
• ECP mode
This mode provides the asynchronous bidirectional interface and transmits and
receives 1-byte data using eight data signal leads under semi-duplex control by the
host.
When the power is turned on, the compatibility mode is automatically selected. The
change to another mode from the compatibility mode is made through negotiation.
(WhentheBIDIRECTIONissettoENABLEinthemenu,thischangecanbeperformed.)
(For the electrical/physical characteristics of this interface, see APPENDIX B)
(b) OKI HSP interface (Option)
This interface (slot) is an OKI unique universal interface that provides the platform to
connect various of boards (including those supplied by third venders) such as the LAN
connection expansion board and SCSI expansion board.
Any expansion boards compatible with this interface can be mounted on the Control
boardinthepiggybackboardfromwithoutmodifyingtheprogramattheprinterside. The
conceptual diagram of the OKI HSP interface is shown in Fig. 2-3.
Figure 2.3
Printer
Control board LAN
expansion board
OKI HSP
interface
Network, etc.
1363772

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Figure 2.4
Theenginecontrolblock (PU) iscontrolledbytheenginecontrol board (PX4PCB)whichconsists
of a CPU (MSM65524), general purpose LSI chips, EPROM, EEPROM, pulse motor drivers, and
video memory. (See Figure 2.4.)
(1) CPU
This is an 8-bit CPU (OKI MSM65524) containing the AD converter and controls the whole
system.
(2) General-purpose LSI
This LSI (MB87D113PFV) is provided in the printer engine control block and has controller-
engine video interface, LED interface, motor control, sensor input, video memory control,
main scanning color correction, skew correction, high-voltage power control, and OST-EX2
functions.
2.2 Engine Control Board (PX4 PCB)
Y HEAD I/F (3.3V)
M HEAD I/F (3.3V)
C HEAD I/F (3.3V)
B HEAD I/F (3.3V)
MT DRIVER
MTD2005F
MT DRIVER
MTD2005F
MT DRIVER
MTD2005F
PULSE MOTOR x 8
LSI
MB87D
113PFV
ANALOG INPUT
(Heater temperatures and envirnment humidity and temperature)
HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY
SERIAL INTERFACE (2 channels)
GENERAL INPUT PORT GENERAL OUTPUT PORT
RESET
OSC 28MHz
VIDEO MEM
HM658512
VIDEO I/F
CPU BUS
EEPROM
NM93C66N-NW ROM 27512
CPU
MSM65524
(containing AD converter)
INT

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Output voltage Use
+3.3 V CU Unit CPU, LED HEAD
+5 V Logic circuit supply voltage
+32 V Motor and fan drive voltage and source voltage for high-voltage supply, discharge lamp
+12 V HSP, OP Amp, high voltage power supply
–12 V HSP
Output Voltage Use Remarks
CH -1.35 KV ± 50V Voltage applied to charging roller
DB Normal paper Voltage applied to developing roller
Y. M. C. K : -250V/+300V, -232V/+300V(First paper. Y only)
K : -270V/+300V
Transparency
Y. M. C. : -200V/+300V, K. : -250V/+300V
SB Y. M. C.K : -650V/0V Voltage applied to toner supply roller
TR 0 to 4 KV Voltage applied to transfer roller Variable
FIX 0 to 2.5 KV Voltage applied to transfer roller Variable
(2) High voltage power supply circuit
This circuit generates the following voltages necessary for electro-photographic processing
from+32Vinaccordancewiththecontrolsequencefromthecontrolboard. Whencoveropen
state is detected, +32 V supply is automatically interrupted to stop the supply of all the high-
voltage outputs.
2.3 Power/Board
The power board consists of an AC filter circuit, a low voltage power supply circuit, a high voltage
power supply circuit, and heater drive circuit, and photo sensors.
(1) Low voltage power supply circuit
This circuit generates the following voltages.
(3) EPROM
ThisEPROM(27C512-150)hasa storage capacity of 512K bits and stores programs for the
PU block.
(4) EEPROM
This EEPROM (NM93C66N-NW) having a storage capacity of 4K bits is mounted on the
board by means of IC socket and stores adjustment values etc.
(5) Pulse motor drivers
These drivers (MTD2005F) drive eight pulse motors for moving up and down the EP and
transferring medium.
(6) Video memory
This SRAM receives print data through video interface and stores it.

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2.4 Mechanical Processes
Figure 2.5 shows the mechanical processes of OKIPAGE 8c.
Figure 2.5
Paper
ejection
roller
Paper
ejection
(Face down)
Power
supply
Charging
roller
Cleaning
blade
Paper
path
selection
Heat roller
Ejection
roller Fixing
Backup roller
Control signal
LED head
Developing
roller
Power
supply
Toner
cartridge
Transfer
roller
Paper
resist
Resist roller 1
Paper
feed
Hopping
roller
Power
supply Resist
roller 2
Paper ejection Fixing Cleaning Transferring Paper pickup Paper conveying Paper hopping
Movement of paper Rotation of OPC drum
Transferring
Charging
Exposure
Developing
Cleaning
Paper ejection
sensor Form feed sensor 1
Paper
ejection
(Face up)
Form feed sensor 2
Front
feeder
Paper
cassette
Paper
resist
Paper
pickup
(FF, 1ST, 2ND)
Write sensor
x 4 Y M C K