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Epson AcuLaser C8500 Service Manual (570 pages)

Color Laser Page Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 16.15 MB

About this Manual
4
Manual Configuration
4
Symbols Used in this Manual
4
Power Supply
6
Safety Information
6
Mechanical Components
7
Safety Components
7
Manual Contents
13
Table of Contents
15
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

22
- Features
  
  22
- Specifications
  
  23
  - Basic Specifications
    23
  - Paper Specifications
    31
    
    Paper Source Classification
    31
    
    Paper Types
    31
    
    Printable Area
    32
  - Reliability and Durability
    34
  - Operating Environment
    36
  - Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation and Consumables)
    37
  - Electrical Specifications
    38
  - Process Specifications
    39
  - Applicable Standards
    39
  - Options and Consumable Products
    40
  - Regularly Replaced Parts
    42
  - Exterior View and Parts
    43
  - Controller Specifications
    46
  - Controller Configuration
    47
- Interface Specifications
  
  48
  - Parallel Interface Specifications
    48
  - Ethernet Interface
    50
  - Type B Interface
    51
- Control Panel
  
  52
  - Appearance and Descriptions
    52
    
    LED Description
    54
  - Button Functions
    54
- Service Functions
  
  56
  - Hex Dump Mode
    56
  - Support Mode
    56
  - EEPROM Initialization
    56
  - Panel Setting Value Initialization
    57
  - Formatting the Flash ROM Module
    57
  - Program ROM Update
    57
  - ROM Module Copy
    57
  - Maintenance Mode
    57
  - Error Recovery Operation (CPU Reset)
    57
- Panel Setting
  
  58
  - Setting Methods
    58
    
    Onetouch Mode
    58
    
    Selectype Mode
    59
  - Selectype Setting Menu List
    59
  - Details of Menus and Settings
    66
    
    Printing Menu
    66
    
    Tray Menu
    66
    
    Config Menu
    67
    
    Setup Menu
    67
    
    Support Menu
    68
    
    Toner Transfer Menu
    68
    
    Maintenance Menu
    69
- RAM Expansion
  
  71
- Dimensions
  
  71
- Engine Restrictions
  
  72
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

78
- Print Process
  
  79
  - Print Process Overview
    79
  - Total Print Process Schematic Diagram
    80
  - Print Process Technical Explanation
    81
    
    Electrification
    81
    
    Exposure
    82
    
    Developing
    83
    
    Primary Transfer (Drum --> Belt)
    85
    
    Cleaning (Drum)
    86
    
    Repeat (Complete Toner Image Forming)
    87
    
    Secondary Transfer (Belt --> Paper)
    88
    
    Electrical Discharge
    89
    
    Cleaning (Belt)
    90
    
    Fixing
    90
- Print Data Flow
  
  91
  - Data Flow
    91
- Drive Transmission Route
  
  92
  - Process Drive Assy
    92
  - Fuser Motor Assy
    92
  - P/H Motor Assy
    93
  - Rotary Motor Assy
    93
  - INV MOTOR ASSY (Option Duplex)
    94
  - Gear Layout
    95
    
    Printer
    95
    
    Option Duplex
    96
Paper Feed

97
Function of Main Working Parts

100
- Paper Cassette
  100
- Paper Feeder
  101
- Msi/Paper Transportation I
  103
- Msi/Paper Transportation II
  105
- Xerographics I
  106
- Xerographics II
  107
- Development
  109
- Ibt I
  111
- Ibt II
  112
- Fusing I
  114
- Fusing II
  115
- Paper Exit
  116
- Drive
  117
- Electrical
  119
- Option Duplex
  121
Operation Mode

125
Control

126
- Paper Size Control
  126
- Cassette 2/Cassette 3 Paper Size Control
  127
- Paper Supply Unit Selection Control
  128
- OHP Front/Back Detection Control
  128
- ROS Control
  129
  - Scanner Motor Operation
    129
  - ROS Warm-Up
    129
  - Quantity of Light Control
    129
- Process Control
  130
  - Potential Control
    130
  - Toner Concentration Control (PCDC)
    131
  - Toner Concentration Control (ADC)
    131
  - ADC Solenoid Operation
    132
  - XERO. Control
    133
    
    DRUM CARTRIDGE Life Detection Control
    133
    
    Operation When DRUM CARTRIDGE Is Replaced
    133
    
    WASTE TONER BOX Full Detection Control
    134
  - DEVE. Control
    136
    
    Home Position Detection Operation
    136
    
    Developing Position
    137
    
    Toner Cartridge New/Old Detection Position
    137
    
    Toner Cartridge Presence Detection Position
    137
    
    Detection Method Accompanying DEVE. Control
    138
  - IBT Control
    140
    
    Primary Transfer (Drum --> Belt)
    140
    
    Secondary Transfer (Belt-->Paper)
    141
    
    Belt Cleaning
    143
    
    IBT-Related Life Detection Control
    144
  - Transfer Layout Control
    145
  - FUSER Control
    147
    
    Control for WARM up Mode
    147
    
    Control in PRINTING Mode
    147
    
    Fuser Control Method
    147
    
    READY / LIGHT SLEEP / DEEP SLEEP Modes Control
    147
    
    FUSER Skidding
    148
    
    MAIN FUSER ASSY Life Detection Control
    148
    
    Prevention of a FUSER NIP Scar
    148
- Controller Operating Principles
  
  149
Chapter 3 Disassembly/Assembly/Adjustment

153
- Overview
  
  154
- Disassembly/Assembly Procedures
  
  155
  - Exterior View and Part Names
    157
  - Removing/Replacing the Consumables
    158
  - Updating the Main Controller Program ROM
    158
    
    Updating the ROM Using a Standard Parallel Interface
    158
    
    Updating by Copying from the FLASH ROM Module
    159
    
    Formatting the FLASH ROM Module
    160
  - Updating the MCU PWB (Mechanical Controller) Firmware
    161
  - Cover
    162
    
    FRONT COVER ASSY (PL1.1.1) Removal
    162
    
    FRONT MID COVER (PL1.1.6) Removal
    162
    
    FRONT LOWER COVER (PL1.1.5) Removal
    163
    
    TOP COVER ASSY (PL1.1.20) Removal
    164
    
    L/H INNER COVER ASSY (PL1.1.10) Removal
    165
    
    IBT INNER COVER ASSY (PL1.1.14) Removal
    166
    
    R/H INNER COVER ASSY (PL1.1.15) Removal
    167
    
    REAR COVER ASSY (PL1.1.30) Removal
    168
    
    FILTER ASSY (PL1.1.32) Removal
    169
    
    LEFT LOWER COVER (PL1.1.40) Removal
    169
    
    OPERATION PANEL (PL1.1.60) Removal
    170
    
    RIGHT COVER ASSY (PL1.1.51) Removal
    170
    
    RIGHT LOWER COVER (PL1.1.50) Removal
    171
  - Paper Tray
    172
    
    UNIVERSAL CASSETTE (PL2.1.1) Removal
    172
    
    FRONT SNUBBER (PL2.1.9) Removal
    173
    
    END GUIDE (PL2.1.16), SECTOR GEAR (PL2.1.18) Removal
    174
  - Paper Feeder
    176
    
    TURN in CHUTE (PL3.1.21) Removal
    176
    
    TURN ROLL ASSY (PL3.1.23) Removal
    178
    
    FEED ROLL (PL3.1.31) Removal
    179
    
    FEED SOLENOID (PL3.1.35) Removal
    180
    
    FEED ROLL ASSY (PL3.1.29) Removal
    181
    
    SIZE SWITCH ASSY (PL3.1.5) Removal
    182
    
    CASSETTE N/P SENSOR ASSY (PL3.1.30) Removal
    183
    
    LOW PAPER SENSOR (PL3.1.18) Removal
    184
    
    TRAY no PAPER SENSOR (PL3.1.9) Removal
    184
  - Msi/Paper Transportation
    185
    
    MSI GUIDE SWITCH (PL4.1.18) Removal
    185
    
    MSI/REGI HIGH ASSY (PL4.1.5) Removal
    185
    
    MSI ASSY (PL4.1.6) Removal
    186
    
    MSI BASE ASSY (PL4.1.20) Removal
    187
    
    MSI FEED ASSY (PL4.1.30) Removal
    187
    
    BOTTOM PLATE SENSOR (PL4.2.10) Removal
    188
    
    MAIN P/H FRAME ASSY (PL4.1.40) Removal
    188
    
    EMPTY SENSOR (PL4.3.5) Removal
    189
    
    LIFT up FRAME ASSY (PL4.2.20) Removal
    189
    
    MSI FEED FRAME ASSY (PL4.3.20) Removal
    190
    
    PITCH SENSOR (PL4.3.6) Removal
    190
    
    LEVEL SENSOR (PL4.3.23) Removal
    191
    
    P/REGI ROLL ASSY (PL4.4.3) Removal
    192
    
    PRE REGI CLUTCH ASSY (PL4.4.49) Removal
    192
    
    REGI CLUTCH ASSY (PL4.4.5) Removal
    193
    
    REGI RUBBER ROLL ASSY (PL4.4.7) Removal
    194
    
    REGI METAL ROLL (PL4.4.8) Removal
    195
    
    IBT REGI CHUTE (PL4.4.14) Removal
    196
    
    REGI SENSOR (PL4.4.24) Removal
    197
    
    OHP SENSOR (PL4.4.25) Removal
    198
  - Xerographics
    199
    
    DRUM CARTRIDGE (PL6.1.10) Removal
    199
    
    WASTE TONER BOX (PL6.1.12) Removal
    200
    
    ROS ASSY (PL6.1.1) Removal
    201
    
    ADC SENSOR ASSY (PL6.1.20) Removal
    202
    
    XL RAIL ASSY (PL6.1.40) Removal
    203
    
    TONER BOX SENSOR (PL6.1.43) Removal
    204
    
    WASTE TONER SENSOR (PL6.1.42) Removal
    204
    
    ERASE LAMP ASSY (PL6.1.30) Removal
    205
  - Development
    206
    
    Toner Cartridge (PL7.1.1, PL7.1.2, PL7.1.3, PL7.1.4) Removal
    206
  - DEVELOPER ASSY (PL7.1.10, PL7.1.20, PL7.1.30, PL7.1.40) Removal
    207
    
    ROTARY SENSOR (PL7.2.22) Removal
    209
    
    ROTARY FRAME ASSY (PL7.2.2) Removal
    210
    
    CARTRIDGE SENSOR (PL7.2.26) Removal
    212
  - Ibt
    213
    
    TENSION LEVER (PL8.1.21) Removal
    213
    
    TRANSFER HIGH ASSY (PL8.1.20) Removal
    214
    
    BELT CLEANER ASSY (PL8.1.23) Removal
    215
    
    2ND BTR ASSY (PL8.1.22) Removal
    216
    
    2ND BTR CAM ASSY (PL8.1.1) Removal
    217
    
    AUGER HIGH ASSY (PL8.1.6) Removal
    218
    
    IBT BELT ASSY (PL8.2.2) Removal
    219
    
    BTR CAM CLUTCH (PL8.3.4) Removal
    221
    
    TR0 SENSOR (PL8.2.33) Removal
    221
  - Fusing
    222
    
    FUSER ASSY (PL9.1.1) Removal
    222
    
    MAIN FUSER ASSY (PL9.1.2) Removal
    223
    
    UPPER GUIDE ASSY (PL9.2.20) Removal
    224
    
    FUSER UPPER ASSY (PL9.2.30) Removal
    225
    
    H/R HEATER (PL9.2.37) Removal
    226
    
    P/R HEATER (PL9.2.38) Removal
    227
    
    FUSER EXIT SENSOR-1 (PL9.2.3) Removal
    228
    
    LOWER GUIDE ASSY (PL9.2.13) Removal
    228
    
    FUSER EXIT SENSOR-2 (PL9.2.4) Removal
    229
    
    HEAT ROLL (PL9.2.25) Removal
    230
    
    PRESSURE ROLL (PL9.2.10) Removal
    231
    
    TEMP. SENSOR ASSY (PL9.2.6) Removal
    232
    
    EXCHANGE CHUTE (PL9.3.17) Removal
    233
    
    EXCHANGE SOLENOID (PL9.3.22) Removal
    234
    
    CLEANER CAM SOLENOID (PL9.4.24) Removal
    235
    
    CLEANER CAM ASSY (PL9.4.25) Removal
    236
    
    EXIT-1 ROLL ASSY (PL9.3.14) Removal
    237
    
    FUSER in SENSOR (PL9.4.4) Removal
    238
    
    FUSER CHUTE FAN (PL9.4.10) Removal
    239
    
    FUSER BAFFLE ASSY (PL9.2.41) Removal
    240
  - Paper Exit
    240
    
    EXIT TRAY ASSY (PL10.1.10) Removal
    241
    
    EXIT UPPER ASSY (PL10.1.2) Removal
    241
    
    EXIT LOWER ASSY (PL10.1.1) Removal
    242
    
    ROLL ASSY (PL10.2.5) Removal
    242
    
    FUSER FAN-1 (PL10.2.15) Removal
    243
    
    ROLL ASSY (PL10.2.6) Removal
    243
    
    EXIT CHUTE SWITCH (PL10.2.13) Removal
    244
    
    TOP EXIT SENSOR (PL10.2.12) Removal
    244
  - Drive
    244
    
    P/H DRIVE ASSY (PL11.1.1) Removal
    245
    
    FUSER DRIVE ASSY (PL11.1.2) Removal
    246
    
    FUSER MOTOR ASSY (PL11.1.4) Removal
    247
    
    P/H MOTOR ASSY (Pl11.1.5) Removal
    247
    
    DRIVE MOTOR PWB (PL11.1.6) Removal
    248
    
    PROCESS DRIVE ASSY (PL11.1.10) Removal
    248
    
    ROTARY MOTOR ASSY (PL11.1.20) Removal
    249
    
    ROTARY MOTOR DRIVE PWB (PL11.1.21) Removal
    249
    
    DEVE. CLUTCH ASSY (PL11.1.23) Removal
    250
    
    DISPENSE CLUTCH ASSY (PL11.1.22) Removal
    250
  - Frame
    251
    
    DEVE. TIE PLATE (PL12.1.3) Removal
    251
    
    Electrical
    252
    
    LVPS (PL13.1.1) Removal
    252
    
    HVPS (PL13.1.2) Removal
    253
    
    DEVE. FAN (PL13.1.5) Removal
    254
    
    TOP COVER SWITCH (PL13.1.3) Removal
    254
    
    MCU PWB (PL13.2.1) Removal
    255
    
    FRONT COVER SWITCH R (PL13.2.3) Removal
    256
    
    FRONT COVER SWITCH L (PL13.2.4) Removal
    257
    
    ENVIRONMENT SENSOR (PL13.2.5) Removal
    258
    
    Controller
    259
    
    CONTROLLER PWB (PL14.1.10) Removal
    259
    
    CONTROLLER FAN (PL14.1.2) Removal
    261
    
    CONT. CHASSIS ASSY (PL14.1.1) Removal
    262
    
    Lithium Battery Removal
    263
- Adjustment
  
  264
  - NIP Pressure of the MAIN FUSER ASSY
    264
  - Development
    265
Chapter 4 Diagnostics

269
- Diagnostics by the Diagnostic Commander
  
  270
  - Overview
    270
  - Method of Printing Test Prints
    270
  - Test Print Patterns
    272
- Diagnostics Commander
  
  273
  - Overview
    273
    
    Configuration
    273
    
    Overview of the DIAG. PWB
    274
    
    Overview of the Diagnostic Commander
    274
  - Preparation
    275
    
    Installation of the Diagnostics Commander
    275
    
    Personal Computer
    275
    
    Connection of the Diagnostics Tools (MCU PWB)
    276
    
    Uninstalling the Diagnostics Commander
    276
    
    Connection of the Diagnostics Tools (Option Connector)
    277
  - Commands / Statuses
    277
    
    Overview of Commands and Statuses
    277
    
    Categories of Commands / Statuses
    278
    
    Data Format
    278
  - Operating the Diagnostics Commander
    279
    
    Communications Connection
    279
    
    Starting up the Diagnostics Commander
    279
    
    Log Display
    280
    
    Manual] Tab Operation
    281
    
    Auto] Tab Procedures
    283
  - Diagnostics Execution
    290
    
    Diagnostics Execution Procedures
    290
    
    Diagnostics Types
    290
    
    Test Print
    291
    
    Digital Input Test
    292
    
    Digital Input Test Device Code
    292
    
    Digital Output Test
    298
    
    Digital Output Test Device Code
    299
    
    Analog Input Test
    308
    
    Analog Input Test Device Code
    309
    
    Analog Output Test
    311
    
    Analog Output Test Device Code
    312
    
    EEPROM Read
    314
    
    EEPROM Write
    317
    
    EEPROM Initialize
    320
    
    NVM List
    321
  - Count Accumulation Value Read/Write
    335
    
    Read
    336
    
    Write
    337
  - Command/Status List
    338
    
    Paper, Media & Output Control
    338
    
    Printing/Status Control
    342
    
    Parameter Control
    348
    
    Diagnostics Control
    351
  - Error / Status Code
    352
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

353
- Overview
  
  354
  - Troubleshooting Procedure
    354
  - Preliminary Checks
    354
  - Precautions When Performing Work
    355
  - Self-Diagnostic Function by LCD Message
    356
    
    Status Message
    359
    
    Error Message
    361
    
    Warning Message
    367
    
    Service-Call Error Messages
    371
- Level 1 FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure)
  
  373
  - Precautions When Using FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure)
    373
  - FIP Entry Chart
    374
- Level 2 FIP
  
  432
- Picture Image Trouble
  
  472
  - Picture Image Troubleshooting Entry Chart
    472
- Picture Quality FIP
  
  472
Chapter 6 Maintenance

485
- Maintenance Menu
  
  486
  - Entry to the Maintenance Menu
    487
  - Engine Status Sheet
    488
- Consumable Replacement
  
  492
  - TONER CARTRIDGE Replacement
    493
  - PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT Replacement
    496
  - WASTE TONER BOX Replacement
    498
- Regularly Replaced Parts Replacement
  
  500
- Main After-Sales Parts Replacement
  
  500
- Installation
  
  500
Chapter 7 APPENDIX

503
- Overview
  
  504
- Parts List and Exploded Diagrams
  
  504
  - How to Use the Parts List and Exploded Diagrams
    504
  - Parts List Tables
    505
  - Exploded Diagrams
    509
- Wiring Diagrams
  
  521
  - P/J Locations
    521
  - Plug and Jack (P/J) Location Tables
    525
- Wiring Diagrams and Signal Information
  
  530
  - Wiring and Signal Descriptions between Components
    532
    
    Configuration
    532
  - Notation on the Diagrams for the Wiring and Signal Descriptions be
    534
Component Layout

561
Circuit Diagrams

563

Epson AcuLaser C8500 Setup Manual (84 pages)

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Where to Find Information
2
Setup Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Safety Instructions

7
2 System Requirements

12
- For Windows
  12
- For Macintosh
  13
3 Assembling the Printer

14
4 Installing the Options

23
5 Testing and Connecting the Printer

54
- Plugging in the Printer
  54
- Testing the Printer
  55
  - Loading Paper
    55
  - Printing a Status Sheet
    56
- Connecting to the Computer
  57
- Binding Your Cables
  58
6 Installing the Printer Software

60
- About the Printer Driver
  61
- For Windows Users
  61
  - Installing the Printer Driver
    61
  - Installing the EPSON Font Manager
    65
- For Macintosh Users
  66
- For DOS Programs
  68
7 Accessing Online Help

69
- Accessing from the Printer Driver
  69
8 How to Print

71
- Starting to Print
  71
- Canceling Printing
  73
9 After this

74
- What to Do Next
  74
- Using the Online Guide
  74
10 Safety Information

76
- ENERGY STAR Compliance
  79
- For United Kingdom Users
  79
Index

81

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Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Features

Specifications

Interface Specifications

Control Panel

Service Functions

Panel Setting

RAM Expansion

Dimensions

Engine Restrictions

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

Print Process

Print Data Flow

Drive Transmission Route

Paper Feed

Function of Main Working Parts

Operation Mode

Control

Controller Operating Principles

Chapter 3 Disassembly/Assembly/Adjustment

Overview

Disassembly/Assembly Procedures

Adjustment

Chapter 4 Diagnostics

Diagnostics by the Diagnostic Commander

Diagnostics Commander

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Overview

Level 1 FIP (Fault Isolation Procedure)

Level 2 FIP

Picture Image Trouble

Picture Quality FIP

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Maintenance Menu

Consumable Replacement

Regularly Replaced Parts Replacement

Main After-Sales Parts Replacement

Installation

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

Overview

Parts List and Exploded Diagrams

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Wiring Diagrams and Signal Information

Component Layout

Circuit Diagrams

Epson AcuLaser C8500 Setup Manual (84 pages)

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2 System Requirements

3 Assembling the Printer

4 Installing the Options

5 Testing and Connecting the Printer

6 Installing the Printer Software

7 Accessing Online Help

8 How to Print

9 After this

10 Safety Information

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