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INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual contains fundamental facts and figures about the plain paper copier
PC300/320/325/FC210/230, and is intended as a reference for service work.
For a quick comparison of the models, see the table that follows.
Model Manual feed | Multifeed
PC320/325/FC230 No Yes
The manual consists of the following:
In CHAPTER 1, “GENERAL DESCRIPTION,” a brief discussion of the copier’s features,
diagrams of its parts, and an explanation of its operation are given.
CHAPTER 2, “COPYING PROCESS,” deals with the inner workings of the copier
associated with the generation of copies.
CHAPTER 3, “OPERATIONS AND TIMING,” explains how the copier’s electrical and
mechanical systems are related to each other with respect to functions and timing of
operations.
In CHAPTER 4, “MECHANICAL SYSTEM,” the copier’s mechanical system is discussed
as to its operation, disassembly, reassembly, and adjustment.
CHAPTER 5, “INSTALLATION,” gives step-by-step instructions for installing the copier
together with checks to make for each step.
CHAPTER 6, “MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING,” contains tables of replacement parts,
durables, and consumables.
In addition to the above chapters, this manual contains a set of appendixes consisting of a
general timing chart and general circuit diagrams.
A separate document entitled SERVICE HANDBOOK is also available for troubleshooting
problems in the copier.
Note: /
The contents of this manual may be updated from time to time to reflect improvements
rendered to the copier; a Service Information Bulletin will be issued as necessary to cover
major changes. ee
All service persons are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the information contained in
this manual, Service Handbook, and Service Information Bulletins, for quick response to
the user’s needs.
COPYRIGHT © 1994 CANON INC. CANON: PC300'320/225, FC210290 REV.O JULY 1904 PRINTED IN JAPAN (MPRIME AU JAPON)