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Maintenance mode functions for service personnel
1.4.8 Check sensor operation
This function is to check whether the sensors or electromagnetic clutch are operating
normally. While sensor operation is being checked, the Ready LED flashes one to three times
each time the sensor or switch status changes from ON to OFF or OFF to ON.
Operate the sensor
OFF to ON
as below to check the operation of the corresponding solenoid
or clutch.
<Operation Procedure>
Activate the sensors or electromagnetic clutch shown in the illustration below, and check that
the Ready LED flashes. When the status changes consecutively, the Ready LED also flashes
consecutively. When checking of the T2 paper feed sensor and new toner sensor is
completed, the Toner LED lights.
Location of sensors
Fig. 5-12
Sensor operation Solenoid/clutch operation
Change T1 paper feed sensor from OFF to
ON.
The T1 clutch remains ON for the specified time.
Change MP paper empty sensor from OFF
to ON.
The MP solenoid remains ON for the specified
time.
Change registration front sensor from OFF
to ON.
The duplex solenoid remains ON for the specified
time.
Change registration rear sensor from OFF to
ON.
The registration clutch remains ON for the
specified time.
Change new toner sensor from OFF to ON. The develop clutch 51R remains ON for the
specified time.
Registration rear actuator
New toner actuator
Eject sensor
Toner sensor
Registration front/rear sensor
Registration front actuator
T1 paper feed actuator
MP paper
empty sensor
Back cover
sensor
New toner sensor
T1 paper feed sensor
Front cover sensor
MP paper empty actuator 2
MP paper empty
actuator 1