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ApplicationThis manual has been issued by Canon Inc. for qualified persons to learn technical theory, installation, maintenance, and repair of products. This manual covers all localities where the products are sold. For this reason, there may be information in this manual that does not apply to your locality.

CorrectionsThis manual may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors due to improvements or changes in products. When changes occur in applicable products or in the contents of this manual, Canon will release technical information as the need arises. In the event of major changes in the contents of this manual over a long or short period, Canon will issue a new edition of this manual.

The following paragraph does not apply to any countries where such provisions are inconsistent with local law.

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(C) CANON INC. 2009

CautionUse of this manual should be strictly supervised to avoid disclosure of confidential information.

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Explanation of SymbolsThe following symbols are used throughout this Service Manual.

Symbols Explanation Symbols Explanation

Check. Remove the claw.

Check visually. Insert the claw.

Check the noise. Use the bundled part.

Disconnect the connector. Push the part.

Connect the connector. Plug the power cable.

Remove the cable/wire from the cable guide or wire saddle.

Turn on the power.

Set the cable/wire to the cable guide or wire saddle.

Remove the screw.

Tighten the screw.

The following rules apply throughout this Service Manual:

1. Each chapter contains sections explaining the purpose of specific functions and the relationship between electrical and mechanical systems with reference to the timing of operation.

In the diagrams, represents the path of mechanical drive; where a signal name accompanies the symbol, the arrow indicates the direction of the electric signal. The expression "turn on the power" means flipping on the power switch, closing the front door, and closing the delivery unit door, which results in supplying the machine with power.

2. In the digital circuits, '1' is used to indicate that the voltage level of a given signal is "High", while '0' is used to indicate "Low". (The voltage value, however, differs from circuit to circuit.) In addition, the asterisk (*) as in "DRMD*" indicates that the DRMD signal goes on when '0'.

In practically all cases, the internal mechanisms of a microprocessor cannot be checked in the field. Therefore, the operations of the microprocessors used in the machines are not discussed: they are explained in terms of from sensors to the input of the DC controller PCB and from the output of the DC controller PCB to the loads.

The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for product improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be communicated in the form of Service Information bulletins.All service persons are expected to have a good understanding of the contents of this Service Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins and be able to identify and isolate faults in the machine

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Contents0 Safety Precautions

CDRH Act --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0-14Laser Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0-14Handling of Laser System ------------------------------------------------ 0-14Turn power switch ON ----------------------------------------------------- 0-15Power Supply ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0-15Safety of Toner --------------------------------------------------------------- 0-16

About Toner ------------------------------------------------------------------------0-16Toner on Clothing or Skin -------------------------------------------------------0-16

Notes When Handling the Lithium and Ni-MH Batteries ---------- 0-16Notes Before it Works Serving ------------------------------------------- 0-16

1 Product OverviewProduct Lineup -----------------------------------------------------------------1-2

Host machine ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2Host machine configuration -------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2Model type ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-2

Option --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3Pickup delivery / image reading options ---------------------------------------------- 1-3Function expanding option --------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4

Feature --------------------------------------------------------------------------1-5Product feature --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-5

Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------1-6Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-6Weight / Size ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-7Productivity (Print speed) -------------------------------------------------------- 1-8Paper type --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-8

Pickup ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-8Name of Parts ------------------------------------------------------------------1-9

External View ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9Cross Sectional View (550-sheet 1st cassete model) -------------------1-10

Cross Sectional View (250-sheet 1st cassette model) ------------------ 1-11Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12

Power Switch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12Description of Control Panel ------------------------------------------------------------1-12

2 TechnologyBasic Configuration -----------------------------------------------------------2-2

Functional Configuration --------------------------------------------------------- 2-2Basic sequence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2

Original Exposure System --------------------------------------------------2-3Construction ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3

Specifications/controls/functions -------------------------------------------------------- 2-3Major Components ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3Reader relay PCB -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-4

Basic Sequence -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-5Basic Sequence at Power-On ----------------------------------------------------------- 2-5Basic Sequence at Start Key ON (book mode/1 original) ------------------------ 2-5Basic Sequence at Start Key ON (ADF mode/1 original) ------------------------- 2-6

Controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-7Controlling the Scanner Drive System ------------------------------------------------ 2-7Contact Image Sensor (CIS) ------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8Enlargement/Reduction ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-9Detecting the Size of Originals ---------------------------------------------------------2-10Dirt Sensor Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-12Image Processing -------------------------------------------------------------------------2-14

Service Operations --------------------------------------------------------------2-16Action to take when replacing parts ---------------------------------------------------2-16Consumables -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-16Service precautions -----------------------------------------------------------------------2-16

Controller System ----------------------------------------------------------- 2-17Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-17

Functional Configuration -----------------------------------------------------------------2-17Controls -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-19

Flow of Image Data -----------------------------------------------------------------------2-19Construction of the Image Processing Module -------------------------------------2-19Reader Unit Input Image Processing -------------------------------------------------2-20Compressio/ Extesion/ Editing Block -------------------------------------------------2-20

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Printer unit Output Image Processing ------------------------------------------------2-21Flow of Image Data According to Copy Functions --------------------------------2-21Flow of Image Data for the SEND Function ----------------------------------------2-22Flow of Image Data for the Fax Transmission --------------------------------------2-22Flow of Image Data for the Fax Reception Function -----------------------------2-23Flow of Image Data for the PDL Function -------------------------------------------2-23Software counter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2-24Fan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-24Power supply -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-25

Service Operations ---------------------------------------------------------------2-27Action to take when replacing parts ---------------------------------------------------2-27Consumables ------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-27Service precautions -----------------------------------------------------------------------2-27

Laser Exposure System --------------------------------------------------- 2-28Construction ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-28

Specifications/Controls/Functions -----------------------------------------------------2-28Main Configuration Parts ----------------------------------------------------------------2-28Control System Configuration ----------------------------------------------------------2-29

Basic Sequence -------------------------------------------------------------------2-30Basic Sequence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-30

Various Controls -------------------------------------------------------------------2-31Controlling the Laser Activation Timing ----------------------------------------------2-31 Controlling the Intensity of Laser Light ----------------------------------------------2-32Controlling the Laser Scanner Motor -------------------------------------------------2-32Controlling the Laser Shutter -----------------------------------------------------------2-32

Image Formation System ------------------------------------------------- 2-33Basic Configuration ---------------------------------------------------------------2-33

Specifications of Image Formation System -----------------------------------------2-33Major Components of Image Formation System ----------------------------------2-34Image Formation Process ---------------------------------------------------------------2-35

Basic Sequence -------------------------------------------------------------------2-36Sequence of Operation (initial rotation) ----------------------------------------------2-36Sequence of Operation (printing) ------------------------------------------------------2-36Sequence of Operation (last rotation) ------------------------------------------------2-36

Controls -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-37Drum Unit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-37Developing Unit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-38Toner Container ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-39

Transfer Unit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-40Waste Toner Box ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2-41

Work of Service -------------------------------------------------------------------2-42When Replacing the Components ----------------------------------------------------2-42Periodical Service -------------------------------------------------------------------------2-42Points to Note about Service -----------------------------------------------------------2-42

Fixing System ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2-43Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-43

Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-43Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-43Major parts configuration ----------------------------------------------------------------2-44

Controls -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-45Fixing temperature control: overview -------------------------------------------------2-45Standby temperature control------------------------------------------------------------2-46Print temperature control ----------------------------------------------------------------2-46Down sequence control ------------------------------------------------------------------2-48User mode related to fixing grade -----------------------------------------------------2-50Paper loop amount control before fixing ---------------------------------------------2-51Protection features ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-52

Pickup Feed System ------------------------------------------------------- 2-53Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-53

Specification --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-53Parts Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-53Diagram of Paper Paths (w/ 2 Way Unit/ inaner 2 way tray) --------------------2-57Diagram of Paper Paths (w/o 2 Way Unit) ------------------------------------------2-58

Controls -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-60Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-60Cassette Pickup Assembly (550-sheet 1st cassette model) --------------------2-60Cassette Pickup Assembly (250-sheet 1st cassette model) --------------------2-64Multi-Purpose Pickup Assembly -------------------------------------------------------2-67Fixing / Registration Assembly ---------------------------------------------------------2-68Duplex / Delivery Assembly -------------------------------------------------------------2-69Detecting Jams -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-69

Work of Service -------------------------------------------------------------------2-70Periodical ServicePeriodical Service -------------------------------------------------2-70Consumables -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-70Periodically Servicing ---------------------------------------------------------------------2-70

Embedded RDS ------------------------------------------------------------- 2-71

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Product Overview -----------------------------------------------------------------2-71Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-71Features and benefits --------------------------------------------------------------------2-71

E-RDS Setup -----------------------------------------------------------------------2-72Advance preparations --------------------------------------------------------------------2-72Network settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2-72Steps to E-RDS Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------2-75Communication log ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-76Initializing E-RDS settings ---------------------------------------------------------------2-76

FAQ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-77Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------2-78

Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-78Error code and strings --------------------------------------------------------------------2-79Com-Log Report ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2-82

Service cautions -------------------------------------------------------------------2-82

3 Periodical ServiceConsumable Parts and Cleaning Parts ----------------------------------3-2Cleaning Parts -----------------------------------------------------------------3-5

4 Parts Replacement and CleaningList of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------4-2

List of Covers ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2List of Main Units / Parts --------------------------------------------------------- 4-4List of PCBs ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5List of Solenoids -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-6List of Sensors ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-7List of Motors ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-9List of Fans -------------------------------------------------------------------------4-10List of Switches -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-11List of Clutches --------------------------------------------------------------------4-12Other ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-13

External Covers ------------------------------------------------------------- 4-14Removing the Reader Left Cover ---------------------------------------------4-14Removing the Reader Front Cover -------------------------------------------4-14Removing the Support Cover --------------------------------------------------4-14

Removing the Delivery Tray ----------------------------------------------------4-15Removing the Front Cover -----------------------------------------------------4-15Removing the Lower Left Cover ----------------------------------------------4-16Removing the Left Cover -------------------------------------------------------4-16Removing the Inside Base Cover ---------------------------------------------4-17Installing the Inside Base Cover ----------------------------------------------4-18Removing the Left Rear Cover ------------------------------------------------4-18Removing the Toner Supply Cover -------------------------------------------4-19Removing the Reader Right Cover -------------------------------------------4-20Removing the Platen Glass ----------------------------------------------------4-20Removing the Reader Rear Cover -------------------------------------------4-20Removing the Rear Cover (Right) --------------------------------------------4-21Removing the Rear Cover (Left) ----------------------------------------------4-22Removing the Rear Right Cover (Upper) -----------------------------------4-22Removing the Rear Right Cover (Lower) -----------------------------------4-22Removing the Lower Rear Cover ---------------------------------------------4-22Removing the Cassette 2 Rear Cover ---------------------------------------4-23

Main Units/Parts ------------------------------------------------------------- 4-24Removing the Right Cover Assembly ----------------------------------------4-24Removing the Cassette Pickup Assembly (550-sheet 1st Cassette Model) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-26Removing the Cassette Pickup Assembly (250-sheet 1st cassette Model) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-27Removing the Laser Scanner Unit --------------------------------------------4-28

Action to Take after Replacing the Laser Scanner Unit --------------------------4-29Removing the Toner Supply Unit ----------------------------------------------4-29

Action to Take after Replacement -----------------------------------------------------4-30Removing the CIS Unit ----------------------------------------------------------4-31

Action to Take When Replacing the CIS Unit ---------------------------------------4-32Removing the Platen Glass ----------------------------------------------------4-32

Action to Take after Replacing the Platen Glass -----------------------------------4-33Removing the ADF Scan Glass -----------------------------------------------4-33

Action to Take after Replacing the ADF Scan Glass ---------- 4-34Removing the Control Panel Assembly -------------------------------------4-34Removing the Multi Pickup Assembly ---------------------------------------4-35

Consumable Parts Requiring Periodic Replacement -------------- 4-37

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Removing the Transfer Roller --------------------------------------------------4-37Removing the Separation Static Charge Eliminator----------------------4-37Removing the Waste Toner Container ---------------------------------------4-37Removing the Drum Unit --------------------------------------------------------4-38Removing the Developing Assembly -----------------------------------------4-39Removing the Manual Feed Pickup Roller ---------------------------------4-39Removing the Manual Feed Separation Pad ------------------------------4-40Removing the Fixing Unit -------------------------------------------------------4-41Removing the Cassette Pickup Roller (250-sheet 1st cassette Model) ---4-41Removing the Roller Cassette Separation Pad (250-sheet 1st cassette Model) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-42Removing the Cassette Pickup Roller (550-sheet 1st cassette Model) ---4-42Removing the Cassette Feed Roller (550-sheet 1st cassette Model) -----4-42Removing the Cassette Separation Roller (550-sheet 1st cassette Model) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-43Removing the Idler Gear (Only for 550-sheet 1st cassette Model for China) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-43

PCB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-44Removing the Main Controller PCB ------------------------------------------4-44

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-44Action to Take after Replacement -----------------------------------------------------4-44

Removing the Reader Relay PCB --------------------------------------------4-44Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-44

Removing the Power Supply PCB --------------------------------------------4-45Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-45

Removing the DC Controller PCB --------------------------------------------4-45Before Replacement/RAM Clearing---------------------------------------------------4-45Action to Take after Replacement/RAM Clearing ----------------------------------4-45

Removing the HVT PCB --------------------------------------------------------4-46Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-46

Removing the Option Power Supply PCB ----------------------------------4-46Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-46

Removing the Heater PCB -----------------------------------------------------4-47

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-47Removing the RAM PCB --------------------------------------------------------4-48

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-48No. 1 Delivery Reversal Solenoid (SL3) ------------------------------------4-50

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-50Removing the Main Motor (M1) -----------------------------------------------4-53

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-53Removing the Fixing Motor (M2) ----------------------------------------------4-53

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-53Removing the Cassette 1 Pickup Motor (M3) ------------------------------4-54

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-54Removing the Reversal Motor (M10) ----------------------------------------4-55

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-55Removing the Scanner Motor (M31) -----------------------------------------4-55

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-55Removing the Power Supply Cooling Fan (FAN6) -----------------------4-56

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-56Removing the Front Door Switch (SW2) ------------------------------------4-57

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-57Removing the Cassette Size Detection Switch (SW6/SW7) -----------4-58

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-58Removing the Clutch (CL1/CL2/CL3/CL4) ---------------------------------4-60

Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-60OTHER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-61

Removing the Fixing Film Unit -------------------------------------------------4-61Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-61

Removing the Pressure Roller -------------------------------------------------4-66Replacement Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------4-66

5 AdjustmentOutline ---------------------------------------------------------------------------5-2

Adjustment when replacing parts ---------------------------------------------- 5-2Image position adjustment ------------------------------------------------------- 5-2

Adjustment when replacing parts -----------------------------------------5-3Scanning System ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-3

Action to Take after Replacing the CIS Unit ------------------------------------------ 5-3Action to Take after Replacing the Platen Glass ------------------------------------ 5-3

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Action to Take after Replacing the ADF Scan Glass ------------------------------- 5-4Controller System ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-4

Action to Take after Replacing theMain Controller PCB -------------------------- 5-4Action to Take when Replacing the DC Controller PCB -------------------------- 5-4Action to Take after Replacing the RAM ---------------------------------------------- 5-5

Laser Exposure System ---------------------------------------------------------- 5-5Action to Take after Replacing the Laser Scanner Unit --------------------------- 5-5

Image position adjustment --------------------------------------------------5-6Margin Along the Leading Edge ------------------------------------------------ 5-6Left Image Margin ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5-6Leading Edge Non-Image Width ----------------------------------------------- 5-6Left Non-Image Width ------------------------------------------------------------ 5-7

6 TroubleshootingUpgrading Targets and Procedure ----------------------------------------6-2

Outline -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-2Procedure ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-3

Initial Check --------------------------------------------------------------------6-6Initial check items list ------------------------------------------------------------- 6-6

Test Print ------------------------------------------------------------------------6-7Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-7Select the test print TYPE ------------------------------------------------------- 6-7

Troubleshooting items -------------------------------------------------------6-8Troubleshooting items list -------------------------------------------------------- 6-8Image Faults ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6-8

Paper Reverse Side Stained with Toner ---------------------------------------------- 6-8Stained Leading/Trailing Edge of Paper --------------------------------------------- 6-8Image Transfer Wrong/Text Void -------------------------------------------------------- 6-9Image Deletion/Blur/Dew Condensation ---------------------------------------------- 6-9Too Large Curl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------6-10Thin Paper Jam (63g/cm2 or Less) ---------------------------------------------------6-10Paper Jam due to Solid Image Printed on Paper with Small Leading-Edge Margin (1-4 mm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------6-10Cannot Turn the Toner Bottle Set Lever or Hard to Turn it ----------------------6-10Abnormal Noise During Multi-Feed Peration --------------------------------------6-11

7 Error Code

Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------7-2Outline -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-2

Error Code ----------------------------------------------------------------------7-3Error Code Details ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7-3FAX Error Codes ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-8

Outline ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-8User Error Code ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-8Service Error Code ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-9

Jam Code --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-11Main Unit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-11DADF-AB1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------7-13Inner Finisher-B1 ------------------------------------------------------------------7-14

Alarm Code ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-15Alarm Code Details ---------------------------------------------------------------7-15

8 Service ModeOutline ---------------------------------------------------------------------------8-2

Outline of Service Mode ---------------------------------------------------------- 8-2Using the Mode --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-3Setting of Bit Switch --------------------------------------------------------------- 8-3

Outline ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-3Back-Up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8-4Service Label ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-4

Details of Service Mode -----------------------------------------------------8-5#SSSW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-5

SSSW Composition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8-5Details ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-5

#MENU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-13Menu Switch Composition ---------------------------------------------------------------8-13Deatails ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-13

#NUMERIC -------------------------------------------------------------------------8-14Numerical Parameter Composition----------------------------------------------------8-14Details ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-15

#SCAN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-19Setting of Scanner Functions (SCANNER) -----------------------------------------8-19Numeric Parameter Settings (Numeric Prama.) -----------------------------------8-21READER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-22

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#PRINT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-26Numerin Parameter Settings (Numeric Prama). -----------------------------------8-26Service Soft Switch Settings (PRINTER) --------------------------------------------8-27List of Functions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------8-28List of Functions(PRINT CST) ----------------------------------------------------------8-31

#NETWORK ------------------------------------------------------------------------8-33Confirmation of contents of CA certificate -------------------------------------------8-33

#CODEC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------8-33Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-33Details ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-33

#SYSTEM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------8-33Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-33Details of Bit Switch -----------------------------------------------------------------------8-33Details of System Numeric --------------------------------------------------------------8-34

#ACC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-34Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-34

#COUNTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------8-35Counters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-35Clearing Counters -------------------------------------------------------------------------8-35

#LMS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-36Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-36Outline ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-36Details ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-36Method of confirming license option --------------------------------------------------8-37Inactivity of the transmitted license----------------------------------------------------8-37Erasing a License--------------------------------------------------------------------------8-38

#E-RDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-39Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-39

#REPORT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------8-40Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-40Details ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-40

#DOWNLOAD ---------------------------------------------------------------------8-44Download ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-44

#CLEAR -----------------------------------------------------------------------------8-45Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-45

#DISPLAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------8-45Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-45

#ROM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-46

Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-46#TEST MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------8-46

Outline ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-46Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-46Details ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8-47

9 InstallationHow to check this Installation Procedure -------------------------------9-2

When Using the parts included in the package ---------------------------- 9-2Symbols in the Illustration ------------------------------------------------------- 9-2

Making Pre-Checks -----------------------------------------------------------9-2Selecting the Site of Installation ------------------------------------------------ 9-2

Points to Make Before Installation ----------------------------------------9-3Option Installation Sequence ----------------------------------------------9-3Checking the Contents ------------------------------------------------------9-4Unpacking and Installation Procedure -----------------------------------9-6

Unpacking the Machine and Removing the Packaging Materials ----- 9-6Installing the Toner Bottle -------------------------------------------------------- 9-8Installing the Drum Unit ---------------------------------------------------------- 9-9Connecting the cord -------------------------------------------------------------- 9-11Stirring Toner -----------------------------------------------------------------------9-12Installing Trays ---------------------------------------------------------------------9-12Setting the Cassettes ------------------------------------------------------------9-13Installing Other Parts -------------------------------------------------------------9-14Checking the Print Image ------------------------------------------------------9-17Checking the Connection to the Network -----------------------------------9-17Setting the Date and Time ------------------------------------------------------9-17Setting the Cassette Heater (if equipped with the cassette heater) --9-17

Document Tray-J1 Installation Procedure ---------------------------- 9-18Points to Note before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-18Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-18Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------9-19

In case of iR 2545/2535 Series --------------------------------------------------------9-19In case of iR 2530/2525/2520 Series -------------------------------------------------9-20When installing with USB Application 3-Port Interface Kit-A1 simultaneously -9-20

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Card Reader Installation Procedure ------------------------------------ 9-21Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-21Points to Note Before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-22

Turning Main Power OFF ---------------------------------------------------------------9-22Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------9-22Registering the Card IDs --------------------------------------------------------9-29

Serial Interface Kit-J2 Installation Procedure --------------------------30Checking the Contents ------------------------------------------------------------ 30Points to Note before Installation ----------------------------------------------- 30

Turning OFF the Host Machine ---------------------------------------------------------- 30Installation Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------- 31

Control Interface Cable-A1 Installation Procedure ----------------- 9-34Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-34Points to Note Before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-34

Turning Main Power OFF ---------------------------------------------------------------9-34Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------9-35

System Upgrade RAM-C1 Installation Procedure ------------------ 9-38Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-38Points to Note Before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-38


System Upgrade SD CARD-A1Installation Procedure ------------ 9-42Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-42Points to Note before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-42

Turning OFF the Host Machine --------------------------------------------------------9-42Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------9-43Checking after Installation ------------------------------------------------------9-43

Cst Heater Kit-J1 Installation Procedure ----------------------------- 9-44Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-44Points to Note Before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-44


Reader Heater Unit-H1 Installation Procedure ---------------------- 9-52Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-52Points to Note Before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-52

Turning Main Power OFF ----------------------------------------------------------------9-52

Confirmation of Heater Driver PCB ---------------------------------------------------9-52Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------9-53

Installation of Reader Harness ---------------------------------------------------------9-53Removal of Parts from Reader ---------------------------------------------------------9-56Installation of Reader Heater (for iR2530/2525/2520 series) -------------------9-56Installation of Reader Heater (for iR2545/2535 series) --------------------------9-57

Cassette Heater Unit 37 --------------------------------------------------- 9-59Points to Note before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-59Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-59Turning OFF the Host Machine------------------------------------------------9-60Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------9-60

In case of 550 Sheets Cassette Model -----------------------------------------------9-60In case of 250 Sheets Cassette Model -----------------------------------------------9-63In case of 1-Cassette Unit ---------------------------------------------------------------9-68In case of 2-Cassette Unit ---------------------------------------------------------------9-72

Drum Heater-C1 Installation Procedure ------------------------------- 9-74Checking the Contents ----------------------------------------------------------9-74Points to Note Before Installation ---------------------------------------------9-74

Turning Main Power OFF ----------------------------------------------------------------9-74Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------9-75

Relocating the Machine --------------------------------------------------- 9-85Required Articles ------------------------------------------------------------------9-85Preparation for Relocating the Machine -------------------------------------9-85Work Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------------9-85

AppendixService Tools ----------------------------------------------------------------------ii

Special Tools ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ iiOils and Solvents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ii

General Circuit Diagram ------------------------------------------------------- iiiGeneral Circuit Diagram (550-sheet 1st cassette type) --------------------- iii

General Circuit Diagram (1/7) --------------------------------------------------------------iiiGeneral Circuit Diagram (2/7) -------------------------------------------------------------- vGeneral Circuit Diagram (3/7) --------------------------------------------------------------viGeneral Circuit Diagram (4/7) -------------------------------------------------------------viiGeneral Circuit Diagram (5/7) ------------------------------------------------------------ viiiGeneral Circuit Diagram (6/7) --------------------------------------------------------------ix

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General Circuit Diagram (7/7) -------------------------------------------------------------- xGeneral Circuit Diagram (250-sheet 1st cassette type) ---------------------xi

General Circuit Diagram (1/7) --------------------------------------------------------------xiGeneral Circuit Diagram (2/7) -------------------------------------------------------------xiiGeneral Circuit Diagram (3/7) ------------------------------------------------------------ xiiiGeneral Circuit Diagram (4/7) ------------------------------------------------------------ xivGeneral Circuit Diagram (5/7) -------------------------------------------------------------xvGeneral Circuit Diagram (6/7) ------------------------------------------------------------ xviGeneral Circuit Diagram (7/7) ----------------------------------------------------------- xvii

CDRH ActLaser SafetyHandling of Laser SystemTurn power switch ONPoints to Note About Turning Off the Main Power SwitchSafety of TonerNotes When Handling a Lithium BatteryNotes Before it Works Serving

Safety Precautions

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CDRH ActThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the US Food and Drum Administration put into force regulations concerning laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured on and after August 1, 1976, and the sale of laser products not certified under the regulations is banned within the Untied States. The label shown here indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations, and its attachment is required on all laser products that are soled in the United States.

CANON INC.

MANUFACTURED:

30-2,SHIMOMARUKO,3-CHOME,OHTA-KU,TOKYO,JAPAN

THIS PRODUCT CONHORMS WITH DHHS RADIATIONPERFORMANCE STANDARD 21CFR CHAPTER 1SUBCHAPTER J.

A different description may be used for a different product.

Laser SafetyWhen servicing the area around the laser assembly, be sure to turn off the main power.The machine's covers that can reflect laser light are identified by means of a warning label (Figure). If you must detach a cover showing the label, be sure to take extra caution during the work.

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Handling of Laser SystemWhen servicing the area around the laser assembly, be sure to turn off the main power.The machine's covers that can reflect laser light are identified by means of a warning label (Figure). If you must detach a cover showing the label, be sure to take extra caution during the work.

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Turn power switch ONThe machine is equipped with 2 power switches: main power switch and control panel power switch.The machine goes on when the main power switch is turned on (i.e., other than in low power mode, sleep mode).

Main power switch

Control panel power switch

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Power Supply

1. As a general rule, do not use extension cords. Using an extension cord may result in a fire or electrical shock. If an extension cord must be used, however, use one for local rated voltage and over, untie the cord binding, and insert the power plug completely into the extension cord outlet to ensure a firm connection between the power cord and the extension cord.

2. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Safety of Toner

About TonerThe machine's toner is a non-toxic material made of plastic, iron, and small amounts of dye.

Do not throw toner into fire. It may cause explosion.

Toner on Clothing or SkinIf your clothing or skin has come into contact with toner, wipe it off with tissue; then, wash it off with water.Do not use warm water, which will cause the toner to jell and fuse permanently with the fibers of the cloth.Tonner is easy to react with plastic material, avoid contact with plastic.

Notes When Handling the Lithium and Ni-MH Batteries

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

The following warnings are given to comply with Safety Principles (EN60950).

Wenn mit dem falschen Typ ausgewechselt, besteht Explosionsgefahr.

Gebrauchte Batterien gem der Anleitung beseitigen.

Notes Before it Works Serving

At servicing, be sure to turn OFF the power source according to the specified steps and disconnect the power plug.

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Product Lineup

Host machine

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Host machine configurationHost machine configuration

Reader+DADF(standard or optional)+Printer

Model typeimageRUNNER 2530 imageRUNNER 2525 imageRUNNER 2520

Print Speed 30ppm 25ppm 20ppmPositioning Target machine: imageRUNNER 2025/2022/2018 Series

imageRUNNER 2530 / 2525 / 2520Underlined (2-digit) numeric figures indicate print speed (ppm: print per minute).

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OptionPickup delivery / image reading options

[4]

[2][1]

[3]

[5]

[6]

[7][8]

[11]

[9]

[10]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[16]

[17]

[18][20]

[19]

[21]

[22]

[23]

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No. Product name Remarks and condition1 imageRUNNER 2530i/2530/2525i/2525/2520i/25202 imageRUNNER 2530i/2530/2525i/25253 DADF-AB14 Inner Finisher Additional Tray-B15 Inner Finisher-B1 Built-in finisher

Power Supply Unit-U1 is required.

6 Reader Heater Unit-H1 Cst Heater Kit-J1 is required.7 Platen Cover Type P8 Document Tray-J19 FL Cassette-AJ1

10 FL Cassette-AK111 FL Cassette-AL112 Cassette Heater Unit-37 Cst Heater Kit-J1 is required.13 Cassette Module-W1 Cassette Spacer-A1 is required

when installing to 250 Sheets Cassette Model.

14 CST. Feeding Unit-AE1 Cassette Spacer-A1 is required when installing to 250 Sheets Cassette Model.

15 Envelope Feeder Attachment-D116 Cassette Spacer-A117 Inner 2Way Tray-G1 For host machine delivery

additional tray.18 Cst Heater Kit-J119 Drum Heater-C1 Cst Heater Kit-J1 is required.20 Power Supply Unit-U121 ADF Access Handle-A122 2 Way Unit-B123 Stamp Unit-B1

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Function expanding option

[1][2]

[3]

[4]

[5][6]

[7]

[8]

[9][10][11][12][13]

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No. Product name Remarks and condition1 Card Reader-E1 Card Reader Attachment-D3 is

required.2 Card Reader Attachment-D33 Super G3 Fax Board-AG14 USB Application 3-Port Interface Kit-A15 Serial Interface Kit-J26 System Upgrade RAM-C17 System Upgrade SD Card-A18 Copy Control Interface Cable-A19 Barcode Printing Kit-B1 PCL Printer Kit-AF1 is required.

10 PCL Printer Kit-AF1 System Upgrade RAM-C1 is required.

11 PS Printer Kit-AF1 System Upgrade RAM-C1 is required.

12 Color Send Kit-Y1 System Upgrade RAM-C1 is required.

13 Color Send Searchable PDF Kit-C1 System Upgrade RAM-C1 is required.

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Feature

Product feature

Developing unit- Highly-durable OPC drum is adopted.

High image qualityLaser scanner unit- Capable of 1200 dpi

Waste toner container- User replaceable

Low running cost

High image quality Low running cost

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Specifications

Specifications

Item SpecificationsCopyboard Stream reading, original fixed readingBody DesktopLight source type LED (RGB)Photosensitive medium OPC drum (30 mm dia)Image reading method CISReproduction method Indirect electrostatic methodExposure method Laser exposure systemCharging method Roller chargeDevelopment method Dry single component projection developingTransfer method By transfer rollerSeparation method Curvature and static eliminatorPickup method 550 sheets cassette: Retard separation method

250 sheets cassette: Pad separation method Manual feed pickup tray: Pad separation method

Fixing method On demandDelivery method Face down delivery (in-body delivery)Reproduction ratio 25% to 400%Drum cleaning method By cleaning bladeToner type Magnetic negative charge tonerToner replenish method Toner cartridgeToner level detection function YesTop margin 2.5 -/+ 1.5 mmLeft margin 2.5 -/+ 1.5 mmNon-image width (leading edge) 2.5 -/+ 1.5 mmNon-image width (left edge) 2.5 -/+ 1.5 mm

* Using the feeder: 2.5 -/+ 2.0 mmWarm-up time At power ON: 30 sec or lessNumber of gradations 256 gradationsReading resolution 600 dpi x 600 dpiWriting resolution 1200 dpi x 1200 dpiFirst print time imageRUNNER 2530i/2530/2525i/2525: 5.4 sec or less

imageRUNNER 2520i/2520: 6.4 sec or lessPaper type (Cassette 1/3/4) Weight: 64 g/m2 to 90 g/m2

Type: Plain, Recycled, Color (64 g/m2 to 80 g/m2), 3-hole punchPaper type (Cassette 2) Weight: 64 g/m2 to 90 g/m2

Type: Plain, Recycled, Color (64 g/m2 to 80 g/m2), 3-hole punch, Envelopes* (No.10 (COM10), ISO-B5, Monarch, ISO-C5, DL) * The optional Envelope Feeder Attachment-D1 is required.

Item SpecificationsPaper type (Manual feed pickup tray)

Weight: 64 g/m2 to 128 g/m2 Type: Plain, Recycled, Color (64 g/m2 to 80 g/m2), 3-hole punch, Bond (75 g/m2 to 90 g/m2), Heavy Paper 1 (81 g/m2 to 90 g/m2), Heavy Paper 2 (91 g/m2 to 105 g/m2), Heavy Paper 3 (106 g/m2 to 128 g/m2), Transparencies, Labels, Envelopes (No.10 (COM10), ISO-B5, Monarch, ISO-C5, DL)

Paper size (Cassette 1/3/4) Standard size (A4, A4R, A3, A5R, B4, B5, B5R, LTR, LTTR, LG, 11" x 17", STMTR)

Paper size (Cassette 2) Standard size (A4, A4R, A3, A5R, B4, B5, B5R, LTR, LTTR, LG, 11"" x 17"", STMTR) Envelopes* (No.10 (COM10), ISO-B5, Monarch, ISO-C5, DL) * The optional Envelope Feeder Attachment-D1 is required.

Paper size (Manual feed pickup tray)

Standard size (A4, A4R, A3, A5R, B4, B5, B5R, LTR, LTTR, LG, 11"" x 17"", STMTR) Free size (99 mm x 297 mm to 148 mm x 432 mm) Envelopes (No.10 (COM10), ISO-B5, Monarch, ISO-C5, DL)

Pickup capacity 550 sheets cassette: 550 sheets (80g/m2) 550 sheets cassette: 250 sheets (80g/m2) Manual feed pickup tray: 100 sheets (80g/m2)

Duplex method Through path duplexAcoustic noise imageRUNNER 2530i/2530:

operation: 69.50 dB or less *1 / stand-by: 43.00 dB or less *2 imageRUNNER 2525i/2525: operation: 67.75 dB or less *1 / stand-by: 43.00 dB or less *2 imageRUNNER 2520i/2520: operation: 66.00 dB or less / stand-by: 43.00dB or less *2 *1 Except for china model. China model: 66.00 dB or less (operation) *2 Except for china model. China model: 43.00 dB or less (stand-by)

Ozone Max: 0.035 ppm or lessPower supply rating imageRUNNER 2530/2525 (US):

120 - 127 V AC, 50Hz/60Hz, 6.9 A imageRUNNER 2520 (US): 120 - 127 V AC, 50Hz/60Hz, 6.2 A imageRUNNER 2530i/2530/2525i/2525/2520i/2520 (Except US): 220 - 240 V AC, 50Hz/60Hz, 3.3 A

Maximum power consumption 120 - 127 V model: Approx. 1.473 kW220 - 240 V model: Approx. 1.542 kW

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Item SpecificationsDimensions (W x D x H) imageRUNNER 2530i/2530/2525i/2525:

565mm x 680mm x 806mm (with the platen cover) 565mm x 693mm x 896mm (with the feeder) imageRUNNER 2520i/2520: 565mm 680mm 681mm (with the platen cover and single cassette) 565mm 693mm 771mm (with the feeder and single cassette) 565mm 680mm 806mm (with the platen cover and double cassette) 565mm 693mm 896mm (with the feeder and double cassette)

Weight Max (with the feeder, double cassette and 2 way unit): Approx. 77.5 kg Min with the platen cover and single cassette): Approx. 50.5 kg

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Weight / SizeProduct name Width

(mm)Depth (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight Approx. (kg)

imageRUNNER 2530i/2530/2525i/2525(with the platen cover)

565 680 806 50.5* with the single cassette

imageRUNNER 2530i/2530/2525i/2525 (with the feeder)

565 693 896 77.5* with the double cassette and 2 way unit

imageRUNNER 2520i/2520 (with the platen cover)

565 680 681 50.5* with the single cassette

imageRUNNER 2520i/2520 (with the feeder)

565 693 771 77.5* with the double cassette and 2 way unit

DADF-AB1 565 544 126 7Inner Finisher-B1 416 554 350 12.52 Way Unit-B1 444 550 236 2.5Cassette Module-W1 565 680 97 12.8CST. Feeding Unit-AE1 565 680 248 24Inner 2Way Tray-G1 426 413 109 0.6Card Reader-E1 88 100 32 0.295

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Productivity (Print speed)Size Mode Paper

typePaper basis

weight (g/m2)

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Cassette Manual feed

pickup tray


pickup tray


pickup tray

A4 1-sided Plain paper

64-90 30 30 25 25 20 20

Heavy Paper

91-105 - 25 - 25 - 20106-128 - 7 - 7 - 7

2-sided (with the 2 way unit)

Plain paper

64-90 28 28 23 23 18 18

Heavy Paper

91-105 - - - - - -106-128 - - - - - -

2-sided (without the 2 way unit)

Plain paper

64-90 19 19 16 16 13 13

Heavy Paper

91-105 - - - - - -106-128 - - - - - -

A3 1-sided Plain paper

64-90 15 15 15 15 15 15

Heavy Paper

91-105 - 12 - 12 - 12106-128 - 6 - 6 - 6

2-sided (with the 2 way unit)

Plain paper

64-90 14 14 14 14 14 14

Heavy Paper

91-105 - - - - - -106-128 - - - - - -

2-sided (without the 2 way unit)

Plain paper

64-90 9 9 9 9 9 9

Heavy Paper

91-105 - - - - - -106-128 - - - - - -

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Paper typeFor free size paper, refer to the table below.

Type Feeding direction (mm) Width direction (mm)Free size 148 to 432 99 to 297

PickupUsable paper types are shown.

Paper type (g/m2)

Size Manual feed

pickup tray

Cassette 1

Cassette 2 Cassette 3

Cassette 4with the

envelope feeder

without the

envelope feeder

- Plain (64 to 90) - Color (64 to 90) - Recycled (64 to 90) - Bond (75 to 90)

A4, A4R, A3, A5R, B4, B5, B5R, LTR, LTTR, LGL, 11" x 17", STMTR

Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

- Heavy Paper (91 to 128)"

A4, A4R, A3, A5R, B4, B5, B5R, LTR, LTTR, LGL, 11" x 17", STMTR

Yes No No No No No

- Labels A4, B4, LTR Yes No No No No No- Transparencies A4, LTR Yes No No No No No- 3-hole punch LTR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes- Envelopes No.10

(COM10), ISO-B5, Monarch, ISO-C5, DL

Yes No Yes No No No

- Free size 99 mm x 297 mm to 148 mm x 432 mm

Yes No No No No No

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Name of Parts

External View

[1] [4]

[7]

[5]

[13][12]

[16]

[14]

[15]

[2] [3]

[6]

[17] [18] [19]

[20]

[21]

[26][27]

[23][22]

[24]

[25]

[8][9][10][11]

[28]

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[1] Reader left cover [15] Rear left cover[2] DADF (standard or optional) [16] Toner supply cover[3] Reader front cover [17] Reader right cover[4] Control panel [18] Platen glass[5] Support cover [19] Reader rear cover[6] Delivery tray [20] Rear cover (right)[7] Front cover [21] Rear cover (left)[8] Cassette 1 [22] Right cover (upper rear)[9] Cassette 2 (standard or optional) [23] Right cover (lower rear)

[10] Cassette 3 (option) [24] Manual feed pickup tray[11] Cassette 4 (option) [25] Right cover[12] Lower left cover [26] Lower rear cover[13] Left cover [27] Cassette 2 rear cover[14] Inside base cover [28] Main power switch

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Cross Sectional View (550-sheet 1st cassete model)

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11][12]

[13][14]

[15]

[16][17]

[18][19][20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[24][25]

[29] [28] [27] [26]

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[1] CIS unit [16] Registration roller[2] ADF reading glass [17] Manual feed pickup roller[3] Platen glass [18] Pickup roller (cassette 1)[4] Toner bottle [19] Vertical path roller 1[5] Drum unit [20] Feed roller (cassette 1)[6] Drum cleaning unit [21] Separation roller (cassette 1)[7] Delivery roller [22] Vertical path roller 2[8] 2 way unit [23] Feed roller (cassette 2)[9] Fixing outlet roller [24] Separation roller (cassette 2)

[10] Fixing film unit [25] Pickup roller (cassette 2)[11] Pressure roller [26] Primary charging roller[12] Duplex feed roller 1 [27] Developing unit[13] Photosensitive drum [28] Sub hopper[14] Duplex feed roller 2 [29] Laser scanner unit[15] Transfer roller

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Cross Sectional View (250-sheet 1st cassette model)

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11][12]

[13][14]

[15]

[16][17]

[18]

[19]

[20]

[21]

[22][23]

[27] [26] [25] [24]

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[1] CIS unit [15] Transfer roller[2] ADF reading glass [16] Registration roller[3] Platen glass [17] Manual feed pickup roller[4] Toner bottle [18] Pickup roller (cassette 1)[5] Drum unit [19] Vertical path roller 1[6] Drum cleaning unit [20] Vertical path roller 2[7] Delivery roller [21] Feed roller (cassette 2)[8] 2 way unit [22] Separation roller (cassette 2)[9] Fixing outlet roller [23] Pickup roller (cassette 2)

[10] Fixing film unit [24] Primary charging roller[11] Pressure roller [25] Developing unit[12] Duplex feed roller 1 [26] Sub hopper[13] Photosensitive drum [27] Laser scanner unit[14] Duplex feed roller 2

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OperationPower Switch

Types of power switch

Main power switch

Control panel power switch

This machine is equipped with the Main Power Switch and Control Panel Power Switch.

[1] Main Power SwitchThis switch is used to turn OFF / ON the power of host machine.

[2] Control Panel Power SwitchThis switch is to shift the machine to power-save mode or to restore it to normal mode.

How to turn ON / OFF the power and points to note- To turn off the power, turn off the Main power Switch. (Conventional shutdown sequence operation is not required.)- After power-off (After the Main power Switch is turned off), do not reactivate the Main power Switch until a screen disappears.- do not turn off the power while download is processing.

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Description of Control Panel

Control Panel[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

[6]

[7]

[8][9][10][11]

[12]

[15][16]

[13][14]

[17][18]

[1] Touch panel display [10] Stop key[2] Display Contrast dial [11] Start key[3] COPY key [12] Main Power Indicator[4] SEND key [13] Error Indicator[5] SCAN/OPTIONS key [14] Processing/Data Indicator[6] Control Panel Power Switch (Sub

Power Supply)[15] Clear key

[7] Additional Function key [16] Log in/Out key[8] Volume Control key [17] Numeric keys[9] Counter Check key [18] Reset key

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Main MenuFunctions Key Location

Copy COPY keyControl PanelSend or Fax SEND key

Remote Scan SCAN/OPTIONS keySystem Monitor [System Monitor] Touch Panel Display

* The Send function is available only when the Color Send Kit-Y1 is activated.* The Fax function is available only when the Super G3 Fax Board-AG1 is activated.

Difference of main menuimageRUNNER 2030/2025/2022/2018 Series imageRUNNER 2530/2525/2520 Series

Copy CopySend or Fax Send or FaxScan Scan or Direct printSystem Monitor System Monitor

Settings / Registration menu

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[1] Common Settings [6] Copy Settings[2] Timer Settings [7] Communications Settings[3] Adjustment/Cleaning [8] Printer Settings[4] Report Settings [9] Address Book Settings[5] System Settings

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Common Settings Common SettingsTimer Settings Timer SettingsAdjustment/Cleaning Adjustment/CleaningReport Settings Report SettingsSystem Settings System SettingsCopy Settings Copy SettingsCommunications Settings Communications SettingsPrinter Settings Printer SettingsAddress Book Settings Address Book Settings

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TechnologyBasic ConfigurationOriginal Expusure SystemController SystemLaser Exposure SystemImage Formation SystemFixing SystemPickup Feed SystemE-RDS

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Basic Configuration

Functional ConfigurationThe machine may broadly be divided into the following functional system blocks; document exposure system block, controller system block, laser exposure system block, image formation system block, fixing system block and pickup/feed system block.

Flow of paperFlow of signalLaser beam

Reader relay PCB CIS Exposure lamp

Document exposure system

Maincontroller

DCcontroller

Optionboard

Controller system

Duplexingfeed

Delivery

Transfer

Pickup

Fixing

Fixingsystem

Imageformationsystem

Pickup/feedsystem

Laser exposure system

Cassette 2

Cassette 1

Laser scanner unit

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Basic sequence

Sequence at Power-OnReader

Backwarding

Main power switchON

SREADY STBY

Scanner motor

LED

CIS HP sensor

Shadingposition

Shadingposition

Forwarding

Print sequenceReader (Book mode, 1 original)

Backwarding

Start keyON

SCRWSCFWSTBY STBY

Scanner motor

LED

CIS HP sensor

Black shading/White shading

Leading edgeof original

Shadingposition

Shadingposition

Trailing edgeof original

ForwardingBackwarding

ForwardingLight-ON

ON ON

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Original Exposure System

ConstructionSpecifications/controls/functions

The major specifications, controls and functions of the original exposure system are described

below.

Item Specification/functionOriginal exposure LEDOriginal scan In book mode Original scan is performed by moving the contact image sensor

(CIS).In ADF mode Original stream reading is performed with the contact image

sensor(CIS) fixed.

Read resolution B/W: 600 dpi (main scanning) x 600 dpi (sub scanning)(Color SEND): 300 dpi (sub scanning)

Gradation 256 gradationCarriage position detection Contact image sensor (CIS) HP sensor (S31)Magnification 25% to 200%

Main scanning direction

Image is processed on main controller PCB

Sub scanning direction

In book mode: speed change by carriage travel, image process on main controller PCB *1In ADF mode: original feed speed change, image process on main controller PCB *1

Lens Rod lens arrayCMOS sensor Number of lines:1

Number of pixels: Total 7488 (incl. 7276 effective pixels)Maximum original scan width: 297mm

CIS drive control Drive control by reader motor (M31)Original size detection

In book mode Main scanning direction: by reflection sensor (AB/INCH)

Sub scanning direction: by reflection sensor (AB/INCH)

In ADF mode Main scanning direction: by photo interrupter on DADF

Sub scanning direction: by photo interrupter on DADF

*1 Controls differ depending on magnifications. Refer to [Magnifications] for more information.

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Major ComponentsFollowing shows major components of document exposure system.

M31S36(2B)S36(2A)

S37

S35

S34

PCB2

S33

S32

H5

H5

S31

CIS

Item Notation Specification/functionScanner motor M31 Pulse motor: controls the carriage driveCIS HP sensor S31 Detects CIS home positionCopyboard Cover Open/Closed Sensor 0

S32 Ends original size identification with the copy board cover at 5 deg

Copyboard Cover Open/Closed Sensor 1

S33 Detects the copyboard cover open/close. Starts original size identification with the copy board cover at 30 deg.

Original Size Sensor 0 S34 Helps identify original size (AB, INCH/AB/K, INCH/A)Original Size Sensor 1 S35 Helps identify original size (AB, INCH/AB/K, A)Original Size Sensor 2A S36 Helps identify original size (AB, INCH/AB/K, A)

Original Size Sensor 2B S36 Helps identify original size (INCH/A)Original Size Sensor 3 S37 Helps identify original size (AB, INCH/AB/K, INCH/A,

A)CIS unit - Indirect exposure by LED (LED & photoconductive

body)Reader Heater H5 Prevents condensation on the copyboard glassReader relay PCB PCB2 Controls the reader unit drive and image process

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Reader relay PCBThe function configuration of reader relay PCB is described below.

J551

J560 J559

J552

J562J561

J553J554

J555

IC2 IC7

J557

J558

J563J556

Jack No DescriptionJ551 Receives power from the machine (printer unit)J552 Communication with main controller PCBJ553 Communication with main controller PCBJ554 Communication with main controller PCBJ555 Connection to copyboard cover open/close sensorJ556 Connected to the contact image sensor (CIS) HP sensor.J557 Connection to original size sensor (2A/2B/3)J558 Connected to the contact image sensor (CIS) sensor.J559 Connection to Scanner motorJ560 Power supply to DADFJ561 Communication with DADFJ562 Communication with DADFJ563 Connection to original size sensor (0/1)

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Basic SequenceBasic Sequence at Power-On

: Backward movement: Forward movement

Main power switchON

SREADY STBYScanner motor (M31)LED

CISHP sensor(S31)

Shadingposition

Shadingposition

Shadingposition


1. CIS position check

CISHPsensor

HP

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Basic Sequence at Start Key ON (book mode/1 original)


Start keyON

SCRWSCFWSTBY STBYScanner motor (M31)LED

CISHP sensor(S31)

Black shading/White shading


Shadingposition

Shadingposition


Original glass readingstart position

1. Moves to the start positionafter black shading/white shading.

3. Moves to the standby position2. Original scan

Shadingposition



CISHPsensor

HP

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Basic Sequence at Start Key ON (ADF mode/1 original)


Black shading/White shadingStart keyON

SCFWSCRWSTBY STBYScanner motor (M31)LED

CISHP sensor(S31)

Stream readingposition


Shadingposition

Shadingposition

Shadingposition

Stream readingstart position

1. Black shading/White shading/Original scan

CS HPsensor

HP

Original glass reading start

position

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ControlsControlling the Scanner Drive System

OverviewParts configuration of scanner drive is described below.

Forwardmovement

Backwardmovement

Sensorshadingplate

Carriage

CISHP sensor (S31)

Scanner motor (M31)

Contact imagesensor (CIS)

Original glasscover open/close sensor (rear) (S33)

Original glasscover open/closesensor (front) (S32)

Guide shaft

Carriage drive belt

Reader relay PCB (PCB2)

- Scanner motor (M31) drive signal Turns on/off the motor and controls its direction/speed of rotation.

- Contact image sensor (CIS) HP sensor (S31) signal Detects that the contact image sensor (CIS) is at the home position.

- Copyboard cover open/closed sensor (front: S32/rear: S33) detection signal Detects the open/close status of the copyboard cover

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Scanner Motor ControlScanner motor driver turns on/off the motor and controls its direction/speed of rotation according to the signals from CPU.

Reader relay PCB5V +24V

RTP3APWN

RTP3BPWN

RTP3A

RTP3B

MO_ACTIVE

+5V

J559 B*BAA*

IC2 Motordriver

1234

M31

MEMO:The scan speed of this machine is as follows:Copy (100%): 123 mm/secColor send (300 dpi x 300 dpi): 123 mm/sec or 61.5 mm/sec

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1) Forward Movement during Image ScanDuring image scan, operation of the contact image sensor (CIS) is controlled by controlling the motor as shown below.

Startposition

Acceleration


Constant speed

Trailing edge of original Stop

Movementspeed

Movement distance

[1] [2] [3] [4]

[1] Acceleration area: The motor accelerates to the speed specified for each mode.[2] Runup area: A margin to stabilize the speed.[3] Image read area: The image is read at a constant speed.[4] Deceleration area: Upon detection of the trailing edge, the motor decelerates rapidly and stops.

Deceleration

2) Backward Movement after Image ScanAfter image scan, the carriage moves back to the contact image sensor (CIS) shading position at the constant speed (123 mm/sec).

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Contact Image Sensor (CIS)

OutlineThe original is exposed to light and read using the contact image sensor (CIS) to read the image on a line-by-line basis.

LED (R/G/B)

LED (R/G/B)

LED

CCD

Light guideLight guide Rod lens array

Light guide

CMOS sensor array

Rod lens array

Image read line

Original glass

Scan direction

Component FunctionLED Illuminates the original.Light guide Illuminates the entire image line with the LED light.Rod lens array Collects the light reflected by the original.CMOS sensor array Receives the light that passed through the rod lens array.

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Analog Control Performed by the CISThe flow of analog image processing performed by the contact image sensor (CIS) is as follows:

a. The light reflected by the original is collected by the rod lens array.b. The light is received by the CMOS sensor array.c. The CMOS sensor array converts the received light to an electric signal and outputs it.

The CMOS sensor array consists of four channels (units).Each channel is provided with an output correction table to output an image signal after performing gain correction for the input brightness signal.

Driver

circuit

4

CMOS sesor channel x 43

2

1

1872 pi

xels

7488 pi

xels

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Enlargement/Reduction

Magnification Change in Vertical Scan DirectionIn the Book mode or when the ADF is usedIn the vertical scan direction, the image is read at 100%. Magnification is changed by processing data on the main controller PCB.

Magnification Change in Horizontal Scan DirectionIn the horizontal scan direction, magnification is changed as follows depending on the selected magnification rate:1) When magnification is reduced to 50-99%

a. In the Book modeData is processed on the main controller PCB with the original scan speed held at 61.5 mm/sec or 123 mm/sec.b. When the ADF is usedThe original feed speed is changed within the range of 61.5 mm/sec or 123 mm/sec to 246 mm/sec depending on the selected magnification rate. Data is not processed on the main controller PCB.

2) When magnification is increased to 100-200%The original scan speed (in the Book mode)/original feed speed (when the ADF is used) is changed within the range of 123 mm/sec to 61.5 mm/sec depending on theselected magnification rate. Data is not processed on the main controller PCB.

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Detecting the Size of Originals

OverviewThe original size is identified by the combination of presence and absence of output levels of the reflection type sensors as summarized in the tables below.- Absence of paper: The light reflected from the reflection type sensor changes when the copyboard cover is open/close.

- Presence of paper: The light reflected from the reflection type sensor does not change when the copyboard cover is open/close.

This machine is provided with the following sensors. Locations of the sensors are shown below.- Vertical scan direction: Reflection type photo sensors (2 locations for AB; 1 location for Inch)- Horizontal scan direction: Reflection type photo sensors (2 locations for AB; 2 locations for

Inch)

B5

A4R

A4

STMT-R

LTR-R

LTR 11"17"

LGL

B5R

Index plate

Original sensor 3

B4

A3

AB-Configration

Inch-Configration

Original sensor 2B

Upper left cornerof original

Upper left cornerof original

Vertical scan direction

Vertical scan direction

Horizontal scan direction

Horizontal scan direction

Original sensor 0

Original sensor 1

Original sensor 2A

Original sensor 3

Original sensor 0

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Outline of Original Size Detection- In the BOOK mode

One sheet of original (A4R) is set and the copyboard cover (or ADF ) is closed.

1) Standby stateOriginal sensor: Turns off.

Reader unit

Copyboard cover

Original sensor 3

Copyboard glass

Original sensor 2A

Original sensor 1Original sensor 0

2) The copyboard cover opens (at an angle of more than 30 deg).Original sensor: Turns off.

Original sensor 3Original sensor 2A


3) The copyboard cover is closed (at an angle of 30 deg).Original sensor: Turns on and original size identification process 1 is performed.

30


Original (A4R)

Original sensor 2A/3 Original sensor 0/1

Original sensor 2AOriginal sensor 3

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4) The copyboard cover is closed (at an angle of more than 5 deg but less than 30 deg)Original sensor: Turns on and original size identification process 2 is performed.

5


Original (A4R)

Original sensor 2A/3 Original sensor 0/1

Original sensor 3Original sensor 2A

5) The original cover is closed (at an angle of 5 deg or less)The original size is identified.Original sensor: Turns off.In identifying the original size, the data obtained in the original size identification process 1 is compared with the data obtained in the original size identificationprocess 2 to check whether these two pieces of data are identical.Note that a wrong original size may be identified because the sensor output level does not change in the following cases:- When the original is A3-sized black- When the original is a book (its thickness does not allow the copyboard cover to close

fully, making it difficult to detect the sensor level change).- When the copyboard cover is not closed fully (the sensor level change is not detected

after lapse of the above time-out time)

Change absentChange present


Original (A4R)

Original sensor 2AOriginal sensor 3

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Before original size identification processes 1 and 2 are performed, the original size is detected with original sensors as follows:

AB-Configration

A3

A4

B4(8K)*1B5(16K)*1A4R

B5R(16K)*1No original

Originalsize

Originalsensor 0

Originalsensor 1

Originalsensor 2A

Originalsensor 3

Inch-Configration

11"X17"

LTR

LGL

LTR-R

No original

Originalsize

Originalsensor 0

Originalsensor 2B

Originalsensor 3

:No original:Change absent

*1: For Chinese paper, the following sizes are detected: 8K:Equivalent to B4 size 16K:Equivalent to B5 size

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Dirt Sensor Control

OverviewThe machine changes the original read position or corrects the read image depending on the presence/absence of dust on the stream reading glass or ADF platenroller, thus preventing dust from showing up in the image. This control is performed only when the ADF is used and it is closed.

[Control Timing]- At job end- Immediately before scanning (one sheet at a time)

Main powerswitch

ON

Dust detection controlDust detection control

STBYWMUPR

Start keyON

1stSCAN

2ndSCAN

Dust detection control

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[Description of Control]- At job end (Dust detection)

The contact image sensor (CIS) checks the light reflected by the ADF platen roller surface at the read position for presence/absence of dust. After completion of a job,dust detection is performed in the positions A, B and C without concern of presence/absence of dust.1) Dust detection is performed once at position A.2) CIS moves to the position B and dust detection is performed once. 3) CIS moves to the position C and dust detection is performed once.

4-a) CIS moves to the position where there is no dust, with priority for the detecting position; A>B>C.

4-b) If dust is detected at all points A, B, and C, move back to position A and the original is scanned at position A.

A B C

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- Immediately before scanning (one sheet at a time)The contact image sensor (CIS) does not move to detect dust.The original is read at the position determined at job end or start. If presence of dust is detected there, the read image is corrected.

Point DescriptionA Read reference positionB About 0.5 mm from the reference position to the inside of the rollerC About 1.0 mm from the reference position to the inside of the roller

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Image Processing

OverviewMajor specifications and functions of the image processing system are as follows:

- CMOS (image sensor) Number of lines: 1Number of pixels: Total 7488 (incl. 7176 effective pixels)Pixel size: 32 x 46.9 um

- Shading correction Shading correction: Made for each job.Shading adjustment: Made in the Service mode.

Reader relay PCB

CMOSsensor

Analog image processor Digital image processor

Shadingprocessing

Analogimage

processingA/D

conversion

Contact imagesensor (CIS)

Controller

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Functions of the image processing system are summarized below.

- Reader relay PCB:CMOS sensor drive, analog image processing, A/D, conversion, and shading correction

The reader relay PCB is used to process images on a line-by-line basis. Its major functions are as follows:1)Analog image processing

- CMOS sensor drive- CMOS sensor output gain correction and offset correction- CMOS sensor output A/D conversion

2)Digital image processing- Shading correction

Targetvalue

CMOS sensor (1 line)

Analog image signal

Analog imageprocessing

- Gain correction- Offset correction

A/Dconversion

CMOS sensordrive control

CMOS sensorcontrol signalGain

correctiondata

Digitalimagesignal

IC1

10

Digital imagesignal

8

Reader relay PCB

Contact image sensor (CIS)

J554

RAM

Shading correction

IC2

Serial communication

I/F

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CMOS Sensor DriveThe CMOS sensor used in this machine is a 1-line linear image sensor consisting of 7488 photocells. After completion of photoelectric conversion in the lightreceiving block, the signals are output to the AP circuit in the reader relay PCB in parallel for each channel (total four channels) of the CMOS sensor array.

CMOS sensor 1CMOS sensor 4 CMOS sensor 3

HL L HH L HL H H L output

Light receiving block

CMOS Sensor Output Gain Correction and Offset CorrectionThe analog video signals output from the CMOS sensor are corrected so that they will have a specific gain level (gain correction), and the output voltages generated in the absence of incident light are also corrected so that they it will have a specific offset level (offset correction).

CMOS Sensor Output A/D ConversionAfter completion of the above corrections, the analog video signals are converted to digital signals corresponding to individual pixel voltage levels by the A/D converter.

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Shading Correction (Outline)The CMOS sensor outputs are necessary even for the following reasons even when the density of the original is uniform:(1) Variation in sensitivity among CMOS sensor pixels(2) Variation in light intensity of rod lens arrayThe machine performs shading correction to even out the CMOS sensor output.There are two types of shading correction: shading adjustment performed in the Service mode and shading correction performed for each job.

Shading AdjustmentThe machine measures the density of the standard white plate, and stores the measured density data. It then processes the stored data to use it as the target value for shading correction.

Shading CorrectionThe machine performs shading correction for each scan. It measures the density of the standard white plate, and compares the measured value with the target value stored in the shading correction circuit to use the difference between the two as the shading correction value. The machine uses this shading correction value to correct the variation among CMOS sensor pixels when scanning the original, thus evening out the image density level.

CMOSsensoroutput

Original densityStandard white plate

Characteristicsbefore correction

Targetval

ir2530_2525_2520-sm

Documents

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applicationthis manual

power cable

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technical information

power means

power switch