CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYSTEM |. OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS.....9-1 Il DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY A. Outline o4 A. Fixing Assembly B. Fixing Drive Assembly 93 B. Fixing Cleaner Assembly C. Controlling the Fixing C. Fixing Assembly Inlet Temperature 96 Solenoid Assembly D. Protective Mechanism for the D. Fixing Drive Assembly Fixing System 9-10 E. Fixing Cleaning Belt E. Upper Fixing Roll Bias ......9-12 Solenoid ‘COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 400290 REV. JAN. 1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON)CHAPTER® FIXING SYSTEM mm |. OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS A. Outline Table 9-101 shows the major func ons of the fixing assembly, whileg Figure 9-101 shows the ‘major parts of the assembly Trem Description Method Hating roller Fixing drive Fixing motor (M2) Fixing heater Main heater: 700 W Sub heater:600 W Fixing temperature detection ‘By main thermistor (THT) and sub thermistor (TH2) Cleaner Cleaning belt + good for 160,000 sheets (A4, LTR) + driven by the cleaning belt drive solenoid (SLS) Activation timing: every time the trailing edge of paper passes through the fixing roller assembly Operations: 3 times for A4/LTR or less (including A4/LTR) 4 times for paper lager than AG/LTR. Protective functions [Error detection is executed by the following, and the power to the fix is shut down upon detection, + Thermal switch + SSR short cireuit + Main thermistor (TH1) temperature + Sub thermistor (TH2) temperature ig heater Exror code 15000 Main thermistor overheating detection E001 Sub thermistor overheating/open circuit det. 002 ig temperature failing to reach a spec 8003 ig temperature falling to an abnormal level E004 SSR short cireuit 00S Absence of the cleaning belt E014 Fixing motor rotation fault Service mode (major) DISPLAY>ANALOG>FIX-C__ fixing temperature DISPLAY>FRROR error history display FUNCTION>FIXING>NIP-CITK nip measurement FUNCTION>CLEAR>FRROR etfor initialization OPTION>BODY>TEMPCOM? thick paper temperature control mode switch OPTION>USER>WER-DISP cleaning belt alarm display switeh COUNTER>MISC>FIX-WEB cleaning belt counter reading initialization COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON Table 9-101 Major Functions of the Fixing Unit INc. CANON imageRUNNER 400290 REV. JAN 199 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) QoMm CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYST Main ‘ermstor ey ~ alox Cleaning’bett a Zo aa rN ‘itch Cleaning belt Se rive solenoid 1 AE ° Main heater yee PS SS supneater \ | SONS : Upper fixing roller SX S35. Locking lever L- Ree TPT Figure 9-101 Parts of the Fixing Assembly Functions 9-2 copvRIGHr © 1888 CANON INC, CANON inayeRUNNER 40198 REV. JAN. 1988 PRINTED IN JAPAN (PRIME AU JAPON)NNN CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYSTEM mm B. Fixing Drive Assembly Figure 9-102 shows the drive system of the fixing assembly. Image processor PCB DC-CPU DC controler PCB u1ts.aa | SL5D° 115.07 OFA OFA Cleaning belt take-up arm sis a . Cteaningbot = 3 dive solenoid s Cleaning bet St Upper fixing roller Fixing motor -s00v Or sis ’ Inletguide king assembly inet Lower fing roller pada omen 220 Composite power supply Figure 9-102 Fixing Assembly Drive System ‘COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON inageRUNNER 40033 REV. JAN. 1999 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) 9-3Mm CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYST 4. Cleaning Belt Drive Solenoid (SL5) The cleaning belt drive solenoid is driven a specific period of time after the registration paper sensor turns on, and it operates each time the trailing edge of paper moves past the fixing assembly. The number of times it turns on varies according to the size of paper, and the resulting number cenables the detection of the length of the cleaning belt (indicated by two different messages). a. Warning Indication Tem Description Display timing When the cleaning belt count reaches 360,000 (as detected by the DC-CPU; equivalent of 1450,000 sheets of Ad). Display When the copier enters servile mode while the display is on, itbrings up the Warning sereen, which may be closed by pressing the OK key Operate as follows to enable display of the Warning message switeh on the User sereen! ‘OPTIONS USER-WER-DISP 0: Disable display of the warning on the User screen. (default) 1: Enable display of the warning on the User sereen, + For the service person, "Replace the Cleaning Belt + For the user, "The Belt Is Out." Remaining length | The length of the cleaning belt at time of the warning is good for about 15,000, copies of Ad, Remedy [Replace the cleaning belt as needed. Be sure to initialize the cleaning belt reading after replacement (COUNTER>MISC> FIX-WEB). Note: The cleaning belt counter operates as part ofthe software, requiring initialization only after replacement of the cleaning belt b. Error Code E005 The copier remains not ready while this code is indicated, requiring immediate servicing. Tem Description Display timing When the cleaning belt count reaches 480,000 (as detected by the DC-CPU: equivalent of about 160,000 of Ad), Remedy Replace the cleaning belt. iter replacement, be sure to initialize the cleaning belt count (COUNTER>MISC>FTX- WEB). 9-4 copyRIGHr © 1888 CANON INC, CANON inaysRUNNER 409390 REVO JAR. 1 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON)NNN CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYSTEM mm 2. Main Heater (H1) and Sub Heater (H2) Main heater (1) ‘Sub heater (13) Heat distribution High in the middle Tigh at ends | Power consumption 700W 00W 3. Fixing Assembly Inlet Solenoid (SL6) The copier adjusts the height of the fixing assembly inlet guide to suit the selected paper size using the fixing assembly inlet solenoid to improve feeding. (Figure 9-102) Fixing assembly inlet solenoid (SL6) | Height ofthe iin BSR (exclusive) to The solenoid drive signal turns on only when Down posteard size the height of the fixing assembly inlet guide needs to be changed. +A specific period of time after the registration clutch turns on (immediately before paper moves into the assembly), » SL6 pull signal turns on. ‘+ When the tailing edge of paper leaves the internal delivery sensor » SL6 back signal turns on, ‘AS to SR (inclusive) (Off (normal Up COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 400299 REV. JAN. 1999 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) 9-5Mm CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYST C. Controlling the Fixing Temperature 4. Outline The temperature of the copier's upper fixing roller is monitored by the main thermistor (TH1) and the sub thermistor (TH2), and is controlled by the DC-CPU®, which varies the main heater drive signal (H1-D) and the sub heater drive signal (H2-D) according to the levels of TH1 and TH2. Door ith Tnage processor PGB | [DC controlerPos |__RLD a switch Hes swt m™ enor [+ 2 setecton wacra] SSR (t wD, | —\ Figure 9-103 Major Parts Used for Fixi 1g Temperature Control 9-6 copvmicHt © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 400530 REV.O JAN. 1898 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON)NNN CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYSTEM mm 2. Details of Temperature Control The copier executes temperature control as follows according tot the environmental conditions at main power -on and the type of transfer medium. The following table shows the control temperature and printing conditions in each mode Outline of Temperature Control Normal Mode Control temperature Effective Remarks Standby [Printing | temperature ‘Atpower [Normal] 190°C | _ 195) 190°C | When the temperature ofthe fixing on(main | mode roller has reached 190°C, initial power) | (18°C or ‘multiple rotation is executed for $ more) see, enabling printing operation TL mode* When the temperature of the fixing (less than roller has reached 190°C, initial 18°C) ‘multiple rotation is executed for 20 see, enabling printing operation Daring | Normal iemperatue | mode contol Thick T95°C_| For each job, initial multiple rotation paper mode is executed during the petiod from (manual 190°C to 195°C. (Thick paper mode feed) may be selected on the sereen designed for the selection of manual feed paper size.) * Ifthe ambient temperature when the main power is tamed on is 18°C or less m_ OPTION>BODY>TEMCON2=2 (Enhanced fixing is selected.) Conirol temperature | Eifecive Remarks Standby [Printing | temperature ‘At power: | Normal T9HC 300°C | 195°C | When the temperature of the fixing fon (main | mode roller has reached 190°C, initial power) | (18°C or ‘multiple rotation is executed for § more) sec, enabling printing operation Te mode When the temperature of the fixing (less than roller has reached 190°C, initial 18°C) ‘multiple rotation is executed for 20 see, enabling printing operation Daring | Normal temperature | mode control Thick For each job, initial multiple rotation paper mode is executed during the petiod from (manual 190°C to 195°C. (Thiek paper mode Teed) may be selected on the screen designed for the selection of manual feed paper size.) COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 400299 REV. JAN. 1909 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) 9-7Mm CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYST 1 OPTION>BODY>ELC-PW (The down sequence will be as follows; this mode is valid in 120-V areas only. and is invalid in 230-V areas.) Conirol temperature | Effective | Number of Remarks Standby [Printing | temperature | copies 20min | Environment [190°C [195 190°C [#0epm/ | When the temperature after temperature 33epm | of the fixing roller has power-on | 18°C ot reached 190°C, initial (main | higher ‘multiple rotation is power) executed for 20 see, enabling printing operation, Environment T3tepm | When the temperature temperature 240/ of the fixing roller has is12COPTION>BODY>TEMPCON2 2. Set thick paper on the multifeeder tray. and select ‘Thick Paper. Related service mode: COPIER>ADJUST>HV-TR>TR-SPP COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 40020 REV. JAN, 1999 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) 9-9Mm CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYST D. Protective Mechanism for the Fixing System To prevent overheating of the fixing heater, the copier is equipped with the protective mechanisms shown in Table 9-102. The DC-CPU* checks for an error in each assembly; and, upon detection of an erro, it will cutoff the relay RL1 and, atthe same time, indicate an error code on the Leb. If the fax function board is installed, however, the copier will not tur off the main power, since doing so would erase image data, To reset the copierin response to any of the following error codes, execute error clear in servi mode (FUNCTION>CLAER>ERROR) * CPU for the DC controller PCB (on the image processor PCB). Tem Error code Description The main thermistor E000 The main thermistor temperature reaching fails to (THI) temperature reach 53°C 45 see after the main power switch has reading does not been turned on, The main thennistor 15002 The oulput of the thermistor meets the following: (THI) temperature + 31 sec or mote after detection of 40°C to dose not increase after detection of 75°C a specific period of + 23 sec or mote after detection of 75°C to time. detection of 100°C. + 19 sec or mote after detection of 100°C 10 detection of 120°C. + 19 sec or mote after detection of 120°C 10 detection of 140°C. + 19 sec or mote after detection of 140°C 10 detection of 160°C. + 15 sec or mote after detection of 160°C 10 detection of 170°C. The main thennistor E001 This error is identified when the output of the main (THI) detects thermistor exceeds 220°C: in response, the relay overheating, drive signal (RL-D) will be tumed off to shut off the relay (RLI), The sub thermistor E001 This error is identified when the output of the sub (THD) detects thermistor exceeds 235°C: in response, the relay overheating has an drive signal (RL-D) will be tumed off to shut off open circuit. the relay (RL). Overheating is detected by the sub thermistor, and the sub thermistor is checked for an ‘open circuit. The thermistor (TH £003 The thermistor detects a drop below 100. «Calter TH2) detects an the wait period, abnormal drop in temperature. The SSR has a short E004 This ervor is detected when any of the following circuit. ‘occurs as a result ofa short citcuit in the SSR; in response, the relay drive signal (RL-D) will be turned off to shut off the relay (RL): + The fixing heater continues to remain on, +The fixing temperature increases abnormally Table 9-102 Protective Mechanisms 9-10 copyRicht © 1888 CANON INC, CANON imaysRUNNER 409390 REVO JAR. 1 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON)NNN CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYSTEM mm DC controller circuit fe Na Terns Ovateaing Dacton Bock Bagram v arty of ral (htt ony fing omouaie eee ee cpu oe | feo ceu | TS-BT] Brenan (cance fre ea THt Tra] 230°C My ls sub Terms Oveeaing/Open Ci Detection ck Diagram nee Phase signal Marsa sional? ron ret econ: 8 amar err ra Pee Teoe-cru; ——_ > Ovateaugdeeaon nt | ToDC-CPU sd oastenu 23'|, [oatemg La} Fins te spendasn ||. I emurcrt =) toy Eo ee Ty Sus | Ag Jn SSR sho rut Detection Block Diagram Tae } nasi af me Har lay of signal 9 (SR eno sa) swans] [isi Toocee soe [TERR secson + Tp) frie ret sinaets| | Shion HERR Sancse on Mainheater NH t206-CPU L_» subneatron: # — woc-cru Figure 9-104 Error Monitoring Block of the Fixing Heater ‘COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 40029 REV. JAN. 1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) 9-14Mm CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYST E. Upper Fixing Roll Bias Description Purpose To Timi offset of toner tothe upper fixing roller. Sequence “Applies a bias only when paper moves through the fixing rollers. Bias Negative DC bias (900 V) Contact Metal core ofthe upper fixing roller Figure 9-105) Contact ——_‘High-voltage cable (red) Metal core ofthe upper fixing roller A Figure 9-105 Bias Contact of the Upper Fixi 9-12 copyRichr © 1988 CANON INC, CANON inayeRUNNER 409190 REV JAN. 1988 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)CHAPTER® FIXING SYSTEM mm Il. DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Be sure to observe the following when dis ssembling/assembling the parts: 1. Ai The power plug must be disconnected before starting the work The steps used to disassemble the parts must be reversed when assembling them, unless otherwise noted. 3. The screws must be identified by type (length, diameter) and location 4. ‘The washer used with a specific mounting screw (e.g. for grounding wire and varistor) must not be left out to ensure electric conductivity The screws that are paint-locked in place must not be removed during disassembly work. 6. The machine must not be operated with any ofits parts removed, unless otherwise required. {COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 40029 REV. JAN. 1999 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) 9-43;Mm CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYST A. Fixing Assembly 1. Removing the Fixing Assembly 1) Open the front door. 2) Remove the screw [2], and detach the fixing assembly knob, Figure 9-201 3) Remove the screw [3] (Figure 9-202). ing delivery connector ~S Lift to detach, NN — SS «a | oN Eva Figure 9-202 1g the connector cover. e so that its bottom will not ith the spring shown in the will not interfere with the spring, displacing the spring. Figure 9-202-2 9-14 copvRicht © 1888 CANON IC, CANON imayeRUNNER 409998 REV JAN. 1988 PRINTED IN JAPAN (PRIME AU JAPON)NNN CHAPTER 9 FIXING SYSTEM mm 5) Remove the delivery assembly 8) Disconnect the connector [9], and remove 6) Disconnect the two connectors [5], and the two serews [10]: then, slide out the detach the high-voltage eable [6] (red fixing assembly. cable), (19) Figure 9-205 Figure 9-203 7) Remove the screw [7], and detach the fixing assembly outlet Sensor connector cover [8] Figure 9-204 COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON imageRUNNER 40029 REV. JAN, 1999 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON) 9-15;