Ricoh MP C307 Quick start guide

MP C307/C407
Machine Code: D296/D297/D298/D299
Field Service Manual
Ver 1.0
Latest Release: Nov, 2017
Initial Release: Nov, 2016
Copyright (c) 2016 Ricoh Co.,Ltd.

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Symbol What it means
Clip ring
Screw
Connector
Clamp
E-ring
Flat Flexible Cable
Timing Belt
SEF Short Edge Feed
LEF Long Edge Feed
K Black
C Cyan
M Magenta
Y Yellow
B/W, BW Black and White
FC Full color
[A] Short Edge Feed (SEF)
[B] Long Edge Feed (LEF)

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Table of Contents
1. Product Information .............................................................................................................................................12
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Machine Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Main Unit........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Controller Options............................................................................................................................................. 14
Machine Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Paper Path.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Drive Layout...................................................................................................................................................... 18
2. Installation............................................................................................................................................................19
Installation Requirements...................................................................................................................................... 19
Environment...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Machine Level................................................................................................................................................... 19
Machine Space Requirements........................................................................................................................... 20
Machine Dimensions......................................................................................................................................... 20
Power Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Mainframe Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Installation Flowchart........................................................................................................................................ 23
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................... 23
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................ 26
Language Selection........................................................................................................................................... 43
Brand Plate, Decals ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Settings Relevant to the Service Contract......................................................................................................... 45
Transporting the Machine................................................................................................................................. 48
Instructions for the Customers.......................................................................................................................... 50
Security Setting...................................................................................................................................................... 51
Security Function Installation........................................................................................................................... 51
Data Overwrite Security.................................................................................................................................... 52
HDD Encryption................................................................................................................................................ 54
Paper Feed Unit PB1080 (D573-57), Paper Feed Unit PB1080TE (D573-13).................................................... 59
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................... 59
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................ 59
1-Bin Tray BN1030 (D574-58)............................................................................................................................. 63
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................... 63
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................ 64
Optional Counter Interface Unit Type M12 (B870-21)........................................................................................ 76
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................... 76

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Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................ 76
Anti-condensation Heater (Mainframe)................................................................................................................ 80
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................... 80
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................ 81
Anti-condensation Heater (for Mainframe Paper Tray)........................................................................................ 86
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................... 86
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................ 87
Anti-condensation Heater (Optional Paper Feed Unit)......................................................................................... 92
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................... 92
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................ 94
Enhanced Security HDD Option Type M10 (D792-09)..................................................................................... 104
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................. 104
Installation Procedure...................................................................................................................................... 104
IC Card Reader (External Option)....................................................................................................................... 108
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................. 108
Installation Procedure...................................................................................................................................... 108
NFC Card Reader Type M13 (D3AC-21)........................................................................................................... 113
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................. 113
Installation Procedure...................................................................................................................................... 114
Page Keeper Type M28 (D3DQ-17)................................................................................................................... 118
Accessory Check............................................................................................................................................. 118
Installation Procedure...................................................................................................................................... 118
Controller Options............................................................................................................................................... 128
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 128
SD Card Appli Move....................................................................................................................................... 128
PostScript3 Unit Type M28 (D3E6-26, -27, -28)........................................................................................... 132
Adobe PS vs. Clone PS................................................................................................................................... 136
Camera Direct Print Card Type M26 (D3D8-13)........................................................................................... 147
OCR Unit Type M13 (D3AC-23, -24, -25) .................................................................................................... 147
XPS Direct Print Option Type M28 (D3E6-02, -19, -20) .............................................................................. 149
Data Overwrite Security Unit Type M19 (D3BS-03)..................................................................................... 150
File Format Converter Type M19 (D3BR-04)................................................................................................ 153
IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type M19 (D3C0-17) ........................................................................................ 154
IEEE 802.11a/g/n Interface Unit Type M19 (D3BR-01) ............................................................................... 155
USB Device Server Option Type M19 (D3BC-28, -29) ................................................................................ 159
Extended USB Board Type M19 (D3BS-01) ................................................................................................. 167
Check All Connections.................................................................................................................................... 168
3. Preventive Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................169
Maintenance Tables............................................................................................................................................. 169

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PM/Yield Parts Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 170
Replacement Procedure of the PM/Yield Parts .............................................................................................. 170
After Installing the New PM Parts.................................................................................................................. 174
Preparation before Operation Check............................................................................................................... 175
Operation Check.............................................................................................................................................. 176
4. Replacement and Adjustment ............................................................................................................................177
Notes on the Main Power Switch........................................................................................................................ 177
Push Switch..................................................................................................................................................... 177
Beforehand........................................................................................................................................................... 179
Special Tools ....................................................................................................................................................... 180
Image Adjustment................................................................................................................................................ 181
How to Use the Color Charts.......................................................................................................................... 181
Scanning.......................................................................................................................................................... 186
ADF Adjustment............................................................................................................................................. 187
Registration ..................................................................................................................................................... 189
Erase Margin Adjustment................................................................................................................................ 191
Color Registration ........................................................................................................................................... 192
Printer Gamma Correction.............................................................................................................................. 192
Color Skew Adjustment.................................................................................................................................. 197
Exterior Covers.................................................................................................................................................... 199
Front Cover...................................................................................................................................................... 199
Upper Left Cover............................................................................................................................................. 200
Left Cover........................................................................................................................................................ 200
Rear Cover....................................................................................................................................................... 201
Right Rear Cover............................................................................................................................................. 202
Paper Exit Tray................................................................................................................................................ 202
Scanner Inner Cover........................................................................................................................................ 202
Ozone Filter..................................................................................................................................................... 205
Operation Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 206
Operation Panel............................................................................................................................................... 206
Internal Parts.................................................................................................................................................... 209
ADF ..................................................................................................................................................................... 210
ADF Unit......................................................................................................................................................... 210
ADF Rear Cover.............................................................................................................................................. 213
ADF Front Cover............................................................................................................................................. 214
Original Feed Unit........................................................................................................................................... 215
Pickup Roller, Feed Roller.............................................................................................................................. 216
ADF Friction Pad ............................................................................................................................................ 218
ADF Relay Board............................................................................................................................................ 218

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Top Cover Set Sensor, Original Set Sensor.................................................................................................... 219
ADF Drive Motor............................................................................................................................................ 219
ADF Feed Clutch............................................................................................................................................. 220
ADF Registration Sensor ................................................................................................................................ 220
ADF Feed Sensor ............................................................................................................................................ 221
CIS Unit........................................................................................................................................................... 224
Scanner................................................................................................................................................................. 230
Scanner Unit.................................................................................................................................................... 230
Scanner Unit with the ADF............................................................................................................................. 231
ADF Set Sensor............................................................................................................................................... 235
Scanner Front Cover........................................................................................................................................ 237
Scanner HP Sensor.......................................................................................................................................... 237
Scanner Motor................................................................................................................................................. 239
Scanner Carriage ............................................................................................................................................. 241
Laser Optics......................................................................................................................................................... 245
Caution Decal Location................................................................................................................................... 245
Laser Units....................................................................................................................................................... 245
LD Unit Cooling Fan....................................................................................................................................... 247
PCDU, Toner Supply........................................................................................................................................... 249
PCDU (Photo Conductor and Development Unit).......................................................................................... 249
Toner Bottle Detection Board......................................................................................................................... 250
Toner Supply Motors ...................................................................................................................................... 251
Toner Transport Section.................................................................................................................................. 252
Waste Toner......................................................................................................................................................... 255
Waste Toner Bottle.......................................................................................................................................... 255
Waste Toner Full Sensor................................................................................................................................. 256
Waste Toner Bottle Set Switch....................................................................................................................... 256
Image/Paper Transfer .......................................................................................................................................... 258
ITB (Image Transfer Belt) Unit ...................................................................................................................... 258
ITB Contact Motor.......................................................................................................................................... 260
ITB Contact HP Sensor................................................................................................................................... 261
ID Sensor......................................................................................................................................................... 262
ID Sensor Shutter Solenoid............................................................................................................................. 264
Paper Transfer Roller Unit.............................................................................................................................. 265
Drive .................................................................................................................................................................... 267
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 267
Development Motor (CMY) ........................................................................................................................... 267
Drum Motor (CMY)........................................................................................................................................ 268
Drum Motor (K).............................................................................................................................................. 268

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Development Clutch (K)................................................................................................................................. 268
Drive Unit........................................................................................................................................................ 269
Tray Lift Motor ............................................................................................................................................... 270
Fusing Motor................................................................................................................................................... 271
Paper Transport Motor.................................................................................................................................... 272
Duplex Clutch, Bypass Feed Clutch, Registration Clutch, Paper Feed Clutch.............................................. 273
Fusing................................................................................................................................................................... 275
Fusing Unit...................................................................................................................................................... 275
Fusing Upper Cover........................................................................................................................................ 275
Fusing Lower Cover........................................................................................................................................ 276
Fusing Entrance Guide Plate........................................................................................................................... 276
Fusing Thermostat........................................................................................................................................... 277
Fusing Thermistor (NC Sensor)...................................................................................................................... 277
Fusing Pressure Roller Thermistors................................................................................................................ 278
Pressure Roller ................................................................................................................................................ 279
Fusing Sleeve Belt Assembly.......................................................................................................................... 280
Fusing Entrance Sensor................................................................................................................................... 284
Fusing Exit Sensor .......................................................................................................................................... 285
Fusing Thermopile .......................................................................................................................................... 285
New Fusing Unit Detection Fuse.................................................................................................................... 286
Actions When SC544-00 or SC554-00 Occurs .............................................................................................. 287
Paper Feed ........................................................................................................................................................... 289
Paper Feed Roller, Friction Pad (Standard Tray)............................................................................................ 289
Registration Sensor, Paper Feed Sensor......................................................................................................... 290
Tray Paper End Sensor.................................................................................................................................... 292
Tray Lift Sensor............................................................................................................................................... 293
Draw-in Unit.................................................................................................................................................... 293
Bypass.................................................................................................................................................................. 295
Bypass Tray..................................................................................................................................................... 295
Bypass Feed Unit............................................................................................................................................. 296
Bypass Paper End Sensor................................................................................................................................ 297
Bypass Paper Width Sensor............................................................................................................................ 299
Bypass Feed Roller.......................................................................................................................................... 301
Bypass Lift Sensor .......................................................................................................................................... 306
Bypass Lift Clutch........................................................................................................................................... 307
Paper Exit............................................................................................................................................................. 309
Paper Exit Unit................................................................................................................................................ 309
Paper Exit Sensor ............................................................................................................................................ 309
Exit Junction Gate Solenoid............................................................................................................................ 310

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Paper Exit Clutch, Reverse Clutch.................................................................................................................. 311
Duplex.................................................................................................................................................................. 314
Duplex Unit..................................................................................................................................................... 314
Duplex Entrance Sensor.................................................................................................................................. 318
Duplex Exit Sensor.......................................................................................................................................... 319
Right Cover Switch......................................................................................................................................... 321
Electrical Components......................................................................................................................................... 322
Electrical Components Overview ................................................................................................................... 322
HDD ................................................................................................................................................................ 323
Controller Board.............................................................................................................................................. 324
BiCU................................................................................................................................................................ 328
Controller Box................................................................................................................................................. 330
PSU (AC), PSU (DC)...................................................................................................................................... 334
AC Detection Board........................................................................................................................................ 337
Power Pack (Development)............................................................................................................................. 337
Power Pack (Transfer)..................................................................................................................................... 339
PSU Fan........................................................................................................................................................... 339
PCDU Cooling Fan ......................................................................................................................................... 340
Fusing Fan....................................................................................................................................................... 341
Temperature/Humidity Sensor........................................................................................................................ 342
Image Creation Temperature Sensor............................................................................................................... 342
Interlock Switches........................................................................................................................................... 343
DC Switch ....................................................................................................................................................... 344
5. System Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................346
Service Program Mode........................................................................................................................................ 346
SP Tables......................................................................................................................................................... 346
Firmware Update (SD Card) ............................................................................................................................... 347
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 347
Firmware Type................................................................................................................................................ 347
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................... 349
Error Screens During Updating....................................................................................................................... 352
Firmware Update (Remote Firmware Update).................................................................................................... 358
RFU Performable Condition........................................................................................................................... 358
Firmware Update (Smart Firmware Update) ...................................................................................................... 359
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 359
Immediate Update........................................................................................................................................... 360
Update at the Next Visit (Reserve)................................................................................................................. 362
Update via SD card ......................................................................................................................................... 368
Firmware Update (Auto Remote Firmware Update) .......................................................................................... 371

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Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 371
Downloading and Updating Process............................................................................................................... 372
Checking the ARFU Result............................................................................................................................. 376
Checking the Result Using the Logging Data................................................................................................. 376
Related SP ....................................................................................................................................................... 376
Updating JavaVM................................................................................................................................................ 380
Creating an SD Card for Updating.................................................................................................................. 380
Capturing the Device Logs.................................................................................................................................. 383
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 383
Retrieving the Device Logs via Operation Panel............................................................................................ 384
Retrieving the Device Logs via Web Image Monitor..................................................................................... 387
NVRAM Data Upload/Download....................................................................................................................... 390
Uploading Content of NVRAM to an SD card............................................................................................... 390
Downloading an SD Card to NVRAM........................................................................................................... 391
Address Book Upload/Download........................................................................................................................ 392
Information List............................................................................................................................................... 392
Download ........................................................................................................................................................ 392
Upload............................................................................................................................................................. 393
SMC List Card Save Function............................................................................................................................. 394
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 394
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................... 394
File Names of the Saved SMC Lists............................................................................................................... 396
Error Messages................................................................................................................................................ 397
UP/SP Data Import/Export.................................................................................................................................. 398
UP Data Import/Export................................................................................................................................... 398
SP Data Import/Export.................................................................................................................................... 400
Possible Solutions for Import/Export Problems ............................................................................................. 402
Test Pattern Printing............................................................................................................................................ 405
Card Save Function ............................................................................................................................................. 406
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 406
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................... 406
Error Messages................................................................................................................................................ 408
6. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................409
Self-Diagnostic Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 409
Service Call Conditions................................................................................................................................... 409
SC Logging...................................................................................................................................................... 410
SC Automatic Reboot...................................................................................................................................... 410
SC Manual Reboot .......................................................................................................................................... 412
SC1xx: Scanning................................................................................................................................................. 414

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SC2xx: Exposure................................................................................................................................................. 421
When SC285-00 (MUSIC error) Is Displayed................................................................................................ 425
SC3xx: Image Processing.................................................................................................................................... 428
SC4xx: Image Processing.................................................................................................................................... 433
SC5xx: Paper Feed and Fusing............................................................................................................................ 436
SC6xx: Communication ...................................................................................................................................... 450
SC7xx: Peripherals.............................................................................................................................................. 462
SC8xx: Overall System ....................................................................................................................................... 463
SC9xx: Others...................................................................................................................................................... 494
Process Control Error Conditions........................................................................................................................ 499
Developer Initialization Result ....................................................................................................................... 499
Process Control Self-Check Result................................................................................................................. 499
Line Position Adjustment Result .................................................................................................................... 502
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................................................ 503
Line Position Adjustment................................................................................................................................ 503
Problem at Regular Intervals........................................................................................................................... 508
Blank Print....................................................................................................................................................... 508
All-Black Print ................................................................................................................................................ 508
Missing CMY Color........................................................................................................................................ 509
Light Print........................................................................................................................................................ 509
Repeated Spots or Lines on Prints .................................................................................................................. 509
Dark Vertical Line on Prints........................................................................................................................... 510
White Horizontal Lines or Bands.................................................................................................................... 510
Missing Parts of Images.................................................................................................................................. 510
Dirty Background............................................................................................................................................ 510
Partial CMY Color Dots.................................................................................................................................. 511
Dark Irregular Streaks on Prints...................................................................................................................... 511
CMY Color Irregular Streaks.......................................................................................................................... 511
Ghosting .......................................................................................................................................................... 511
Unfused or Partially Fused Prints ................................................................................................................... 511
Image Skew..................................................................................................................................................... 511
Background Stain............................................................................................................................................ 512
No Printing on Paper Edge.............................................................................................................................. 512
Image Not Centered When It Should Be ........................................................................................................ 512
Jam Detection ...................................................................................................................................................... 514
Paper Jam History ........................................................................................................................................... 514
Jam Codes and Display Codes........................................................................................................................ 514
Electrical Component Defects............................................................................................................................. 518
Sensors............................................................................................................................................................. 518

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Fuse Location.................................................................................................................................................. 520
Other Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................... 522
When You Cannot Open the Right Door........................................................................................................ 522
When Fluorescent or LED Lamps Flicker...................................................................................................... 524
When Abnormal Noise Occurs....................................................................................................................... 525
7. Detailed Descriptions.........................................................................................................................................528
Differences between MP C307/C407 and C306/C406....................................................................................... 528
ADF Unit ............................................................................................................................................................. 531
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 531
Original Transport Drive................................................................................................................................. 532
Original Set Detection..................................................................................................................................... 533
Original Transport Path................................................................................................................................... 533
Double-feed Detection (Optional)................................................................................................................... 535
Scanner Unit........................................................................................................................................................ 537
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 537
Light Source and Exposure............................................................................................................................. 537
Scanner Carriage Drive................................................................................................................................... 538
Improved Tolerance to Black Lines When Paper Passes through ADF......................................................... 539
Laser Unit ............................................................................................................................................................ 541
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 541
Laser Synchronizing System........................................................................................................................... 542
Line Scanning Mechanism.............................................................................................................................. 543
Image Skew Adjustment................................................................................................................................. 543
Dust Shield Glass ............................................................................................................................................ 544
LD Safety Switch............................................................................................................................................ 544
PCDU................................................................................................................................................................... 546
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 546
OPC Drum....................................................................................................................................................... 547
Development Unit........................................................................................................................................... 549
Drum/Development Drive............................................................................................................................... 550
Toner Supply Section .......................................................................................................................................... 551
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 551
Toner Supply and Transport Mechanism........................................................................................................ 552
Toner Bottle Set Sensor Mechanism............................................................................................................... 553
Toner Near End and Toner End ...................................................................................................................... 553
Toner Supply Unit........................................................................................................................................... 554
ID Chip............................................................................................................................................................ 554
Waste Toner Collection....................................................................................................................................... 556
Waste Toner Transport Mechanism................................................................................................................ 556

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Waste Toner Collection Mechanism............................................................................................................... 557
Waste Toner Full Detection............................................................................................................................ 557
ITB/ Paper Transfer............................................................................................................................................. 559
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 559
Differences from the Predecessor Models...................................................................................................... 559
Transfer Movement and Image Transport...................................................................................................... 560
Transfer Bias ................................................................................................................................................... 561
ITB Contact..................................................................................................................................................... 562
ITB Cleaning................................................................................................................................................... 563
Image Position Correction............................................................................................................................... 563
Process Control and MUSIC............................................................................................................................... 565
Process Control................................................................................................................................................ 565
MUSIC ............................................................................................................................................................ 571
Fusing................................................................................................................................................................... 573
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 573
Fusing Mechanism .......................................................................................................................................... 574
Fusing Temperature Control........................................................................................................................... 575
Fusing Drive.................................................................................................................................................... 575
Paper Feed and Registration................................................................................................................................ 578
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 578
Paper Feed, Registration, and Bypass Feed Drive.......................................................................................... 578
Tray Lift Mechanism....................................................................................................................................... 579
Bypass Tray Bottom Plate Lift Mechanism.................................................................................................... 580
Paper Size Detection and Paper End Detection.............................................................................................. 581
Tray Auto-close Mechanism........................................................................................................................... 581
Paper Exit and Inverter........................................................................................................................................ 583
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 583
Paper Exit Operation....................................................................................................................................... 583
Inverter Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 584
Duplex.................................................................................................................................................................. 586
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 586
Duplex Mechanism ......................................................................................................................................... 587
Interleaving...................................................................................................................................................... 588
Electrical Parts..................................................................................................................................................... 589
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................ 589
Board Outline.................................................................................................................................................. 589
Machine Ventilation............................................................................................................................................ 591
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 591
Machine Ventilation........................................................................................................................................ 591

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Operation Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 593
Energy Save......................................................................................................................................................... 594
Energy Saver Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 594
Power States of this Machine.......................................................................................................................... 596
Verification of Up Time for each Energy Saving State.................................................................................. 598
Checking the Up time by Device State........................................................................................................... 598
Recommendation............................................................................................................................................. 599
Paper Feed Unit PB1080/PB1080TE (Optional) ................................................................................................ 600
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 600
Paper Transport Drive..................................................................................................................................... 602
Sensors and Friction Pad................................................................................................................................. 603
Tray Lifting up Mechanism ............................................................................................................................ 604
Preventing Theft of Paper (Only PB1080TE)................................................................................................. 604
1 Bin Tray BN1030 (Optional)............................................................................................................................ 606
Overview......................................................................................................................................................... 606
Electrical Components.................................................................................................................................... 606
Paper Exit from 1-Bin Tray Unit .................................................................................................................... 607

Specifications
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1. Product Information
Specifications
See "Appendices" for the following information:
•Specifications
•Supported Paper Sizes
•Software Accessories
•Optional Equipment

Machine Configuration
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Machine Configuration
Main Unit
•NA= North America, EU = Europe,AA= Asia-Pacific, CHN = China, TWN = Taiwan, KOR = Korea
Item Machine Code Remarks New Option?
Mainframe D298 MP C307SP for EU/AA -
D297 MP C307SPF for NA/EU/AA/TWN -
D299 MP C407SP for AA/CHN/KOR -
D296 MP C407SPF for NA/EU/AA/TWN -
1 Bin Tray BN1030 [1] D574 - Yes
Page Keeper Type M28 [2] D3DQ Only for NA/EU Yes
Handset Type C5502 [3] D645 Only for NA
Requires the Fax Option.
No
Paper Feed Unit PB1080 [4] D573 Up to 2 can be stacked No
Paper Feed Unit PB1080TE [4] D573 Only for NA Yes

Machine Configuration
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Controller Options
Item Machine Code Remarks New
Option?
Fax Option Type M28
[1]
D3E7-02 (EU,
AA,KOR)
D3E7-03 (CHN)
Standard: NA, TWN
Option: EU, AA, CHN, KOR
Yes
Fax Connection Unit
Type M28
D3E7-00 Only for machines equipped with a fax unit. Yes
Enhanced Security HDD
Option Type M10 [2]
D792-09 (NA,
EU)
- No
IEEE1284 Interface
Board Type M19 [3]
D3C0-17 One from these cards can be installed at the same
time.
No
IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Interface Unit Type M19
[3]
D3BR-01 (NA,
EU, AA)
No
File Format Converter
Type M19 [3]
D3BR-04 No
USB Device Server
Option Type M19 [3]
D3BC-28 (NA)
D3BC-29 (EU,
AA, KOR)
No
Extended USB Board
Type M19 [3]
D3BS-01 No
Camera Direct Print Card
Type M26 [4]
D3D8-13 If multiple applications are required, merge all
applications into one SD card with the SP mode. (SD
Card Appli Move)
No
XPS Direct Print Option
Type M28 [4]
D3E6-02 (NA)
D3E6-19 (EU)
Yes