G176/G177/G176L

SERVICE MANUAL
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G176/G177/G176L
SERVICE MANUAL
G176/G177/G176L
SERVICE MANUAL

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processes and spare parts of office equipment
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PRODUCT CODE COMPANY
GESTETNER LANIER RICOH SAVIN
G176 P7031n LP131n SP 4100N MLP31n
G177 P7035n LP136n SP 4110N MLP36n
G176L P7031nL LP131nL Aficio SP 4100NL MLP31nL

DOCUMENTATION HISTORY
REV. NO. DATE COMMENTS
* 03/2007 Original Printing
1 5/2008 G176L Addition
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALLATION .......................................................................1-1
1.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................1-1
1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL ........................................................................1-2
1.1.3 REQUIRED SPACE .....................................................................1-2
1.1.4 POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................1-2
1.2 MACHINE INSTALLATION ...................................................................1-3
1.3 DATA OVERWRITE SECURITY UNIT INSTALLATION .......................1-4
1.3.1 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................1-4
1.3.2 CHECKING AND COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION ..............1-5

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ...............................................2-1

2.1 USER MAINTENANCE .........................................................................2-1
2.2 SERVICE MAINTENANCE ...................................................................2-2

REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

3. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ....................................3-1

3.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 PRECAUTIONS ON DISASSEMBLY ..........................................3-1
3.1.2 RELEASING PLASTIC LATCHES ...............................................3-2
3.1.3 AFTER SERVICING THE MACHINE ...........................................3-3
3.2 SPECIAL TOOLS..................................................................................3-4
3.3 COVERS...............................................................................................3-5
3.3.1 FRONT COVER...........................................................................3-5
3.3.2 UPPER COVER...........................................................................3-5

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 3.3.3 BY-PASS TRAY UNIT .................................................................3-6
3.3.4 EXTERIOR COVERS ..................................................................3-6
3.4 LASER UNIT .........................................................................................3-7
3.4.1 CAUTION DECAL LOCATIONS ..................................................3-7
3.4.2 POLYGON MIRROR MOTOR .....................................................3-7
3.4.3 LASER SYNCHRONIZATION DETECTOR .................................3-8
3.4.4 LASER UNIT................................................................................3-9
3.4.5 LASER DIODE UNIT .................................................................3-10
3.4.6 LASER BEAM PITCH ADJUSTMENT .......................................3-10
3.5 TRANSFER ROLLER .........................................................................3-13
3.6 TONER END SENSOR.......................................................................3-14
3.7 FUSING ..............................................................................................3-15
3.7.1 FUSING UNIT ............................................................................3-15
3.7.2 HOT ROLLER AND FUSING LAMP ..........................................3-16
3.7.3 PRESSURE ROLLER ................................................................3-18
3.7.4 THERMISTOR AND THERMOSTAT .........................................3-18
3.7.5 HOT ROLLER STRIPPERS.......................................................3-19
3.8 PAPER FEED .....................................................................................3-20
3.8.1 PAPER FEED ROLLER .............................................................3-20
3.8.2 FRICTION PAD..........................................................................3-21
3.9 BY-PASS TRAY ..................................................................................3-22
3.10 PRINTER CONTROLLER BOARD ...................................................3-23
3.11 ENGINE BOARD...............................................................................3-24
3.12 MAIN MOTOR...................................................................................3-25
3.13 CLUTCHES.......................................................................................3-26
3.14 PSU, HVPS.......................................................................................3-27
3.15 COOLING FAN .................................................................................3-28

TROUBLESHOOTING

4. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................4-1
4.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS .............................................................4-1
4.1.1 SUMMARY...................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 SC CODE DESCRIPTIONS.........................................................4-2
4.2 ERROR MESSAGES ..........................................................................4-18
4.3 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................4-25

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 4.3.1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................4-25
Registration Adjustment ................................................................4-25
Parallelogram Image Adjustment ..................................................4-25
4.3.2 ELECTRICAL DEFECTS ...........................................................4-26
Fuses ............................................................................................4-28
4.3.3 SKEW ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................4-29
4.3.4 STREAKS IN THE SUB SCAN DIRECTION..............................4-29
4.3.5 MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS................................................4-30

SERVICE TABLES

5. SERVICE TABLES...................................................................5-1
5.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE ...............................................................5-1
5.1.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE: OVERVIEW.................................5-1
Entering the Service Mode ..............................................................5-1
Setting a Service Program...............................................................5-2
Exiting Service Mode.......................................................................5-2
5.2 PRINTER CONTROLLER SERVICE MODE ........................................5-3
5.2.1 SERVICE MODE MENU ("1. SERVICE MENU").........................5-3
5.2.2 BIT SWITCH PROGRAMMING ...................................................5-3
5.3 PRINTER ENGINE SERVICE MODE ...................................................5-4
5.3.1 SERVICE MODE TABLE .............................................................5-4
SP1-xxx: Feed.................................................................................5-4
SP2-xxx: Drum ..............................................................................5-10
SP3-xxx: Process ..........................................................................5-12
SP5-xxx: Mode ..............................................................................5-14
SP7-xxx: Data Log ........................................................................5-56
SP8XXX: Data Log 2.....................................................................5-71
5.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE .........................................................................5-82
5.4.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE ...............................................................5-82
5.4.2 PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................5-82
Handling SD Cards........................................................................5-82
Upload/Download ..........................................................................5-83
Network Connection ......................................................................5-83
5.4.3 MACHINE FIRMWARE UPDATE ..............................................5-83
5.5 NVRAM DATA UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD...............................................5-85

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 5.5.1 UPLOADING NVRAM DATA .....................................................5-85
5.5.2 DOWNLOADING NVRAM DATA ...............................................5-86
5.6 SD CARD APPLICATION MOVE........................................................5-88
5.6.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................5-88
5.6.2 MOVE EXEC..............................................................................5-88
5.6.3 UNDO EXEC..............................................................................5-89
5.7 CONTROLLER SELF TEST AT POWER-ON .....................................5-91
5.8 MENU MODE......................................................................................5-92
5.9 CONTROLLER BOARD DIP SWITCHES ...........................................5-98

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS

6. DETAILS ..................................................................................6-1
6.1 OVERVIEW...........................................................................................6-1
6.1.1 MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT ......................................6-1
6.1.2 PAPER PATH ..............................................................................6-2
6.2 BOARD STRUCTURE ..........................................................................6-3
6.2.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM .......................................................................6-3
6.2.2 CONTROLLER BOARD...............................................................6-4
6.3 PRINTING PROCESS ..........................................................................6-6
6.3.1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................6-6
6.3.2 LASER EXPOSURE ....................................................................6-7
Overview .........................................................................................6-7
Automatic Power Control (APC) ......................................................6-8
LD Safety Mechanisms ...................................................................6-9
6.3.3 CARTRIDGE OVERVIEW..........................................................6-10
6.3.4 DRUM CHARGE........................................................................6-10
6.3.5 DEVELOPMENT........................................................................6-11
Toner Supply and Development ....................................................6-11
Toner Density Control ...................................................................6-12
6.3.6 TONER END DETECTION ........................................................6-13
Overview .......................................................................................6-13
Toner End Sensor .........................................................................6-13
Main Motor Rotation Count............................................................6-14
Toner Overflow Prevention............................................................6-14
Summary .......................................................................................6-15

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 6.4 PAPER FEED .....................................................................................6-18
6.4.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................6-18
6.4.2 PAPER TRAY ............................................................................6-20
Tray Extension ..............................................................................6-20
Paper Lift .......................................................................................6-21
Paper Feed and Registration.........................................................6-21
Paper Size Detection.....................................................................6-22
Paper End Detection .....................................................................6-23
Remaining Paper Detection...........................................................6-23
6.4.3 BY-PASS TRAY.........................................................................6-24
6.5 IMAGE FUSING AND PAPER EXIT ...................................................6-25
6.5.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................6-25
6.5.2 FUSING DRIVE .........................................................................6-26
6.5.3 FUSING ENTRANCE AND GUIDE SHAFT ...............................6-26
6.5.4 PRESSURE ROLLER ................................................................6-27
6.5.5 NEW FUSING UNIT DETECTION .............................................6-28
6.5.6 FUSING TEMPERATURE CONTROL .......................................6-29
Overheat Protection ......................................................................6-30
6.5.7 PAPER EXIT..............................................................................6-31
6.5.8 ENERGY SAVER MODE ...........................................................6-32
6.6 CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS..............................................................6-33

SPECIFICATIONS

7. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................7-1
7.1 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................7-1
7.1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................7-1
7.1.2 EXTERNAL OPTIONS .................................................................7-4
7.1.3 PAPER SIZES .............................................................................7-5
Plain Paper......................................................................................7-5
Envelope .........................................................................................7-6
Custom ............................................................................................7-6
Envelopes........................................................................................7-7
7.1.4 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ....................................................7-8
7.1.5 OPERATION PANEL LED SPECIFICATIONS ..........................7-10
7.2 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................7-11

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 7.2.1 CONTROLLER BOARD.............................................................7-11
7.2.2 PRINTING FUNCTIONS ............................................................7-12
7.2.3 PRINTER DRIVERS ..................................................................7-13
7.2.4 SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENTS...............................................7-16
Windows Environments .................................................................7-16
Notes.............................................................................................7-17
Mac OS Environments ..................................................................7-17
Notes.............................................................................................7-17
UNIX Environment.........................................................................7-18
Novell Netware ..............................................................................7-18
SAP R/3 Environment ...................................................................7-19
7.2.5 CONTROLLER INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ......................7-20
7.2.6 SUPPORTED UTILITIES ...........................................................7-22
Bundled Utilities.............................................................................7-22
Optional Utilities ............................................................................7-22
7.3 MACHINE CONFIGURATION ............................................................7-23
7.3.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS..........................................................7-23

G893 DUPLEX UNIT AD1000

SEE SECTION G893 FOR DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS

G894 PAPER FEED UNIT TK1030 &

G362 ENVELOPE FEEDER TYPE 400
SEE SECTION G894/G362 FOR DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INSTALLATION

POSITION 1
TAB
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

POSITION 2
TAB
G894 PAPER FEED UNIT TK1030/G362 ENVELOPE
FEEDER TYPE 400

REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

POSITION 3
TAB
TROUBLESHOOTING

POSITION 4
TAB
SERVICE TABLES

POSITION 5
G893 DUPLEX UNIT AD1000

TAB
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
POSITION 6
TAB

SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION 7
TAB
POSITION 8
TAB
Read This First
Safety, Conventions, Trademarks
Safety
PREVENTION OF PHYSICAL INJURY
1. Before disassembling or assembling parts of the printer and peripherals, make sure
that the printer power cord is unplugged.
2. The wall outlet should be near the printer and easily accessible.
3. Note that some components of the printer and the paper tray unit are supplied with
electrical voltage even if the main power switch is turned off.
4. If any adjustment or operation check has to be made with exterior covers off or open
while the main switch is turned on, keep hands away from electrified or mechanically
driven components.
5. The inside and the metal parts of the fusing unit become extremely hot while the printer
is operating. Be careful to avoid touching those components with your bare hands.
6. To prevent a fire or explosion, keep the machine away from flammable liquids, gases,
and aerosols.

HEALTH SAFETY CONDITIONS

Toner and developer are non-toxic, but if you get either of them in your eyes by accident, it
may cause temporary eye discomfort. Try to remove with eye drops or flush with water as
first aid. If unsuccessful, get medical attention.

OBSERVANCE OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY STANDARDS

The printer and its peripherals must be installed and maintained by a customer service
representative who has completed the training course on those models.

SAFETY AND ECOLOGICAL NOTES FOR DISPOSAL

1. Do not incinerate toner bottles or used toner. Toner dust may ignite suddenly when
exposed to an open flame.
2. Dispose of used toner, developer, and organic photoconductors in accordance with
local regulations. (These are non-toxic supplies.)
3. Dispose of replaced parts in accordance with local regulations.
4. When keeping used lithium batteries in order to dispose of them later, do not put more
than 100 batteries per sealed box. Storing larger numbers or not sealing them apart
may lead to chemical reactions and heat build-up.
 ! The controller board in this machine contains a lithium battery.
! The danger of explosion exists if a battery of this type is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or an equivalent type of battery recommended by the
manufacturer.
! Dispose of batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local
laws and regulations.

LASER SAFETY
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based
optical units in the field. The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a
location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a
qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer
engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or
service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.

! Use of controls, or adjustment, or performance of procedures other than those

specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

! Turn off the main switch before attempting any of the procedures in the Laser Unit
section. Laser beams can seriously damage your eyes.

Caution Labels
Conventions and Trademarks

Conventions

Symbol What it means

Refer to section number

! See Core Tech Manual for details

" Screw

# Connector

$ E-ring

% C-ring

The following notations are used in text to describe the direction of paper feed: lengthwise
and sideways. The annotations SEF and LEF denote Short Edge Feed and Long
Edge Feed". (The arrows indicate the direction of paper feed.)

Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and /or other countries.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights involved with
those marks. This manual uses several symbols and some simple abbreviations.
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 Installation Requirements

Installation
1. INSTALLATION

1.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 ENVIRONMENT

Temperature/Humidity Acceptable: 10C (50F) 15% to 27C (80.6F) 80%

Ranges: Recommended (Office): 15C (59F) 30% to 25C (77F) 70%

Ambient Illumination: Less than 2000 lux (do not expose to direct sunlight).

Ventilation: 3 times/hr/person

1. Avoid areas that are exposed to sudden temperature changes. This includes:
Areas directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner.
Areas directly exposed to heat from a heater.
2. Do not install this machine in an area where it will be exposed to corrosive gases.
3. Do not install the machine at locations over 2,500 m (8,125 ft.) above sea level.
4. Put the machine on a strong and level base. Inclination on any side should not exceed
5 mm.
5. Do not put the machine where it may be subjected to strong vibrations.

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Installation Requirements

1.1.2 MACHINE LEVEL

Front to back: Within 5 mm. (0.2 inches) of level.

Right to left: Within 5 mm. (0.2 inches) of level.

1.1.3 REQUIRED SPACE

Place the machine near the power source, providing the clearance as shown below:

A: Over 10 cm (4 inches)
B: Over 10 cm (4 inches)
C: Over 40 cm (15.8 inches)
D: Over 10 cm (4 inches)
1.1.4 POWER SUPPLY

Make sure the plug is firmly inserted in the outlet.

Avoid multi-wiring.
Be sure to ground the machine.

NA: 120 volts, 60 Hz

Input voltage level
EU: 220-240 volts, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Permitted voltage Fluctuation: 10 %

Never place anything on the power cord.

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 Machine Installation

Installation
1.2 MACHINE INSTALLATION

Refer to the following sections of the Operating Instructions for installation details for all
models.

Installing the Printer Unit: Quick Installation Guide.

Main unit
Connecting the machine to a computer: Quick Installation Guide

Paper Feed Unit G894

Envelope Feeder G362

Duplex Unit G893

Memory Unit Type C 128 MB G331

Memory Unit Type C 256 MB G332

Hardware Guide,
Hard Disk Drive Type 2650 M311
Section 2
Options
IEEE 802.11b interface Unit Type H G813 *1

IEEE 802.11b Interface Unity Type I G874 *1

Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A G874 *1

VM Card Type D G874

Data Storage Card Type A G874

Data Overwrite Security Unit Type E G874 See next section of this
manual.

For more about drivers and other software, see Section 1 of the Software
Drivers
Guide.

*1 These units cannot be installed at the same time.

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Data Overwrite Security Unit Installation

1.3 DATA OVERWRITE SECURITY UNIT

INSTALLATION

1.3.1 INSTALLATION

The correct number and type for this installation is Type E. Do not attempt to install
any other type (Type C, Type D, for example).
The SD card that holds the DOS application must always reside in SD card slot C2.
(This can be the original SD or another SD card where the DOS (Data Overwrite
Security) application has been moved with SP5873.)
1. If the machine is on, turn off the main power switch.
2. Disconnect the network cable.
3. Turn the main power switch on.
4. Turn the operation switch and main power switch off.

5. Remove the SD card slot cover (x1).

6. Insert the DOS SD card into Slot 2.
7. Reconnect the network cable, if the network is connected to the copier.
8. Turn the main power switch on.
9. Enter the SP mode and do SP5878 and push [#Enter] to enable the DOS application.
10. Go out of the SP mode, turn the operation switch off, then turn the main power switch
off.

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 Data Overwrite Security Unit Installation

Installation
1.3.2 CHECKING AND COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
Do this procedure to confirm that the data overwrite security feature is enabled and
operating.
1. Turn the machine power on.
2. Do SP5990 005 (Diagnostic Report) to print the diagnostic report.
3. Check the diagnostic report.
Under [ROM No./Firmware Version] you should see "B7355060/0.03" displayed
for "HDD Format Option".
Under [Loading Program] you should see "GW1a_zoffy:B7355060/0.03"
Important
The numbers in the diagnostic report must match. (The ROM number and
firmware version number change after the firmware has been upgraded.)
If the ROM numbers or version numbers do not match, this means that the DOS
unit type was incorrect (not "Type E"),
If this occurs:

(1) Obtain the Type E DOS unit card or confirm that the DOS unit is Type E.

(2) Replace the NVRAM on the controller board.

(3) Insert the Type E DOS unit SD card in Slot 2.

(4) Do the DOS unit installation procedure again.

4. Push and release in this order: [#Enter]> [Escape]> [Menu].

5. Push [%] or [#] to display "Maintenance" then push [#Enter].
6. Push [%] or [#] to display "Memory Erase" and "Erase All Mem."
7. If you see "Memory Erase" and "Erase All Mem." in the selections, then the DOS
application has been enabled and is operating.

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 User Maintenance

2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

2.1 USER MAINTENANCE

Maintenance
Preventive
The customer can replace all PM items with the Maintenance Kit.
The user can maintain this machine. For more see "Printer Engine Service Mode".
The operation panel shows Replace Maintenance Kit when the PM counter reaches 90K.
After the user replaces the fusing unit in the maintenance kit, the machine automatically
resets the PM counter.

Item Quantity Remarks

Fusing unit 1

Transfer roller 1

Paper feed roller 3 For standard and optional tray(s)

Friction pad 3 For standard and optional tray(s)

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Service Maintenance

2.2 SERVICE MAINTENANCE

To enable the machine for maintenance by the service technician, the meter-charge mode
must be set to enabled with SP5930.
The table below shows the PM items serviced by the service technician.
After completing a PM procedure, reset the PM counter for the replaced part with SP7-804.
Symbol key:
C: Clean
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
I: Inspect
Main unit

Item 90K EM Quantity Remarks

Paper Feed

Paper Feed Roller R C 1 Clean with water

Friction Pad R C 1 Clean with water

Registration Roller C C 1 Clean with water

Bottom Plate Pad C C 1 Clean with water

Around the Drum

Transfer Roller R 1

Fusing Unit and Paper Exit

Hot Roller R 1

Pressure Roller R 1

Hot Roller Strippers R 3

Clean with alcohol if

Fusing Thermistor R C 1
necessary.

Bushings - Hot Roller R 2

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 Service Maintenance

Item 90K EM Quantity Remarks

Bushings - Pressure Roller R 2

Fusing Entrance and Exit Guide Clean with water or

C 1 each

Maintenance
Plates alcohol

Preventive
Fusing Unit Ass'y 110V/220 V R 1

Paper Tray Unit

90K EM Quantity NOTE

Paper Feed Roller R C 1 Clean with water

Friction Pad R C 1 Clean with water

Bottom Plate Pad C C 1 Clean with water

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 General

3. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 PRECAUTIONS ON DISASSEMBLY

Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before attempting
any of the procedures in this section.

Replacement

Adjustment
Use extreme caution when removing and replacing components. The cables in the

and
machine are located very close to moving parts; proper routing is a must.
After components have been removed, any cables that have been displaced during the
procedure must be restored as close as possible to their original positions. Before
removing any component from the machine, note any cable routings that may be affected.
Before servicing the machine:
1. Verify that documents are not stored in memory.
2. Remove the print cartridge before you remove parts.
3. Unplug the power cord.
4. Work on a flat and clean surface.
5. Replace with authorized components only.
6. Do not force plastic material components.
Make sure all components are returned to their original positions.
Laser Unit
1. Do not loosen or adjust the screws securing the LD drive board on the LD unit. Doing
so will throw the LD unit out of adjustment.
2. Do not adjust the variable resistors on the LD unit, as these are permanently adjusted
at the factory. If replacement of the LD drive board is necessary, replace the entire LD
unit.
3. Keep the polygon mirror and toroidal lens free of dust. Laser performance is very
sensitive to dust on these components.
4. Do not touch the shield glass or the surface of the polygon mirror with bare hands.
5. Do not adjust the Laser Synchronization detector on the LD unit, as these are
permanently adjusted at the factory. If the position of the Laser Synchronization
detector has changed from the factory set position, SC 322 will be shown.

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General

Transfer Roller
1. Never touch the surface of the transfer roller with bare hands.
2. Be careful not to scratch the transfer roller, as the surface is easily damaged.
Fusing
1. After installing the fusing thermistor, make sure that it is in contact with the hot roller
and that the roller can rotate freely.
2. Be careful to avoid damage to the hot roller stripper pawls and their tension springs.
3. Do not touch the fusing lamp and rollers with bare hands.
4. Make sure that the fusing lamp is positioned correctly and that it does not touch the
inner surface of the hot roller.
Paper Feed
1. Do not touch the surface of paper feed rollers.
2. To avoid misfeeds, the side and end fences in each paper tray must be positioned
correctly so as to align with loaded paper size.
3.1.2 RELEASING PLASTIC LATCHES

Many of the parts are held in place with plastic latches. The latches break easily, so release
them carefully. To release a latch, press the hook end of the latch away from the part to
which it is latched.

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 General

3.1.3 AFTER SERVICING THE MACHINE

1. Make sure all parts that require grounding are properly grounded.
2. Make sure the interlock switch is functioning.
3. Do not leave unused solder or parts inside the machine.
4. Do not leave any tools inside the machine.
5. Make sure all wires are properly connected and routed.
6. Make sure wires are not jammed between parts of the machine.

Replacement

Adjustment
and

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Special Tools

3.2 SPECIAL TOOLS

Part No. Description Qty Remarks

1 B6455010 SD Card 1 Common

2 B6456700 PCMCIA Card Adapter 1 Common

3 B6456800 USB Reader/Writer 1 Common

4 VSSM9000 Digital Multimeter FLUKE 187 1 Common

5 A0069104 Scanner Positioning Pin (4pcs/set) 1 Common

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(Support Tool Ver. 2)

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version

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G176/G177/G176L 3-4 SM
 Covers

3.3 COVERS

3.3.1 FRONT COVER

Replacement

Adjustment
and
To open the front cover, gently push the cover inward (hooks x2).
3.3.2 UPPER COVER

[A] Open the front cover.

[B] Open the rear cover, then remove the AIO.
[C] Open the exit guide plate.
[D] Operation panel (2 hooks)
[E] Upper cover (x4, x1)

Remove the exit guide plate after you have removed the upper cover.

SM 3-5 G176/G177/G176L
Covers

3.3.3 BY-PASS TRAY UNIT

Remove the by-pass tray unit before removing the exterior covers.
Remove the paper tray.
Remove the by-pass tray unit before removing the exterior covers.
[A] By-pass tray unit (hooks x2)
3.3.4 EXTERIOR COVERS

To remove the left or right cover, separate the machine from the optional paper tray unit
first.
[A] Left cover (x 2)
[B] Front cover (= x3, x2)
[C] Right cover (hooks x3, fan cover x1)

Pull out the standard paper tray before removing the front cover.

G176/G177/G176L 3-6 SM
 Laser Unit

3.4 LASER UNIT

Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before attempting any of
the procedures in this section. Laser beams can seriously damage your eyes.
3.4.1 CAUTION DECAL LOCATIONS

Replacement

Adjustment
and
3.4.2 POLYGON MIRROR MOTOR

Turn off the main switch and unplug the machine before attempting any of the
procedures in this section. Laser beams can seriously damage your eyes.

SM 3-7 G176/G177/G176L
Laser Unit

Upper cover ( See "Upper Cover")

[A] Polygon mirror cover ( x 2)
[B] Polygon mirror motor ( x 4, x 1)

Never touch the surface of the mirror with bare hands.

3.4.3 LASER SYNCHRONIZATION DETECTOR

Upper cover (See "Upper Cover")

By-pass tray unit (See "Bypass Tray Unit")
Exterior covers (See "Exterior Covers")
[A] Laser synchronization detector ( x1)

G176/G177/G176L 3-8 SM
 Laser Unit

3.4.4 LASER UNIT

Replacement

Adjustment
and
Upper cover (See "Upper Cover")
Exterior covers (See "Exterior Covers")
[A] Clip
[B] Laser unit ( x 4, 1 flat cable,  x 2)
When reinstalling the laser unit.

Use the scanner positioning pins (P/N: A0069104) to reinstall the unit.
Set the positioning pins as shown above. Then secure the laser unit.

SM 3-9 G176/G177/G176L
Laser Unit

3.4.5 LASER DIODE UNIT

Laser Unit (See "Laser Unit")

[A] Spring
[B] LD unit holders (x 2)
[C] Loosen the screw
[D] Nut
[E] LD Unit

Do not remove the screws that secure the LD board.

Do not touch any variable resistors on the LD board.
Reinstallation:
Tighten the screw [C] until the unpainted portion of the screw is not visible.
After installing the LD unit, check the test pattern for the final adjustment (see the
following procedure).
3.4.6 LASER BEAM PITCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Print out the following test patterns cross-stitch pattern and two-dot argyle pattern.
Select the test pattern with SP 2902.
After selecting a pattern, the display automatically goes to SP 5902. Use SP
5902-1 to print one test pattern.
After completing the adjustment, reset SP 2902 to no specified.

G176/G177/G176L 3-10 SM
 Laser Unit

2. Check these test patterns. If the laser beam pitch is not correct, the images are as
follows.
Cross-stitch pattern: Vertical black strips seem to appear.
Argyle pattern: The density of the diagonal lines is light or the lines have
disappeared.
3. Adjust the LD unit holder position: Tighten or loosen the screw [C] (see the previous
page) until the printout appears as follows.
Cross-stitch pattern: The thin lines are of uniform thickness (no striping effect

Replacement
should appear on the printout).

Adjustment
Grid pattern: The diagonal lines appear clearly and are of normal density.

and

SM 3-11 G176/G177/G176L
Laser Unit

G176/G177/G176L 3-12 SM
 Transfer Roller

3.5 TRANSFER ROLLER

Replacement

Adjustment
and
Remove the AIO.
[A] Transfer roller

Do not touch the transfer roller surface.

SM 3-13 G176/G177/G176L
Toner End Sensor

3.6 TONER END SENSOR

Remove the AIO.

[A] Toner end sensor (hooks x4, x 1)

G176/G177/G176L 3-14 SM
 Fusing

3.7 FUSING

Allow time for the unit to cool before doing the following procedure.
3.7.1 FUSING UNIT

Replacement

Adjustment
and
[A] Rear cover
[B] Fusing unit hooks [C] (x2).

Lift both hooks before attempting to remove the fusing unit from the machine.

SM 3-15 G176/G177/G176L
Fusing

3.7.2 HOT ROLLER AND FUSING LAMP

Fusing Unit (See "Fusing Unit")

[A] Left cover ( x 1)
[B] Plate ( x 2)
[C] Upper fusing unit assembly ( x 4, Springs x2)
[D] Right cover ( x 1)
[E] Lamp holders ( x 1 each)

Remove both springs before taking apart the fusing unit assembly. The reason for
this is to relieve pressure on the unit.
When reinstalling the fusing unit assembly, install both springs last. The reason for
this is to reset the springs back to their default position.

G176/G177/G176L 3-16 SM
 Fusing

Replacement

Adjustment
and
[A] Fusing Lamp ( x2)

The colored cable must be at the hot roller gear side.

[B] Guide plate (3 hooks)
[C] Hot roller strippers (1 spring each)
[D] Hot roller (2 C-rings, 1 gear, 2 bushings)

Before removing the hot roller from the unit, remove the gear and the pin first,
Use a small screwdriver to separate the guide plate from the unit.
Before installing the new hot roller, peel off 3 cm (1 inch) from both ends of the
protective sheet on the new hot roller. Be sure to remove the remaining paper
before starting the machine.

SM 3-17 G176/G177/G176L
Fusing

3.7.3 PRESSURE ROLLER

Fusing Unit (See "Fusing Unit")

Hot roller and fusing lamp (See "Hot Roller and Fusing Lamp")
[A] Pressure roller
[B] Bushing
[C] Pressure roller lever
[D] Spring
3.7.4 THERMISTOR AND THERMOSTAT

Hot roller and fusing lamp (See "Hot Roller and Fusing Lamp")
[A] Wire cover ( x 1)
[B] Grounding plate ( x 2, 1 wire)
[C] Fusing unit connector ( x 6, x1, 2 hooks)
[D] Thermistor ( x 1, x1)
[E] Thermostat ( x 1)

G176/G177/G176L 3-18 SM
 Fusing

When removing the thermistor, remove the entire unit first and then separate it into
two parts.
Do not touch the thermostat with your hands.
3.7.5 HOT ROLLER STRIPPERS

Replacement

Adjustment
and
Hot roller and fusing lamp (See "Hot Roller and Fusing Lamp")

Two extra hot roller strippers A, B are installed for a better grip on narrow paper.
This prevents paper from curling around the hot roller. When installing the extra
hot roller strippers, insert them in the two slots using a small pair of pliers until they
snap into place.

SM 3-19 G176/G177/G176L
Paper Feed

3.8 PAPER FEED

3.8.1 PAPER FEED ROLLER

Pull out the paper tray before removing the paper feed roller.
[A] Paper feed roller

G176/G177/G176L 3-20 SM
 Paper Feed

3.8.2 FRICTION PAD

Replacement

Adjustment
and
Remove the paper tray unit from the machine before removing the friction pad.
[A] Friction pad (2 hooks, 1 spring)
When reinstalling the friction pad follow this order
1. Replace the spring.
2. Insert the right side of the friction pad first followed by the left side.
3. Gently push the friction pad down into the slot and then pull forward very slightly.

SM 3-21 G176/G177/G176L
By-pass Tray

3.9 BY-PASS TRAY

Left Cover (See "Exterior Covers")

Front Cover (See "Exterior Covers")
Remove the AIO.
[A] Paper guide ( x 2)
[B] Actuator
[C] Clutch ( x1)
[D] By-pass feed roller
When reinstalling the paper guide.
1. Set the paper guide on the bushing.
2. Install the right part of the actuator on the paper guide.
3. Install the left part of the actuator in the machine.
4. Install the paper guide.
5. Check that the actuator moves smoothly and swings freely.

G176/G177/G176L 3-22 SM
 Printer Controller Board

3.10 PRINTER CONTROLLER BOARD

Replacement

Adjustment
and
[A] Printer controller board ( x 2)
[B] NVRAM
Remove the NVRAM from the old printer controller board and insert it on the new
board.

The screws on the printer controller board are hand screws. Gently turn these
screws when removing the printer control board.
Pull on the handle to remove the printer controller board from the machine.

SM 3-23 G176/G177/G176L
Engine Board

3.11 ENGINE BOARD

Left cover (See "Exterior Covers")

Printer controller board (See "Printer Controller Board")
[A] Bracket ( x7, 1 grounding wire)

Be careful not to damage the flat cable.

[B] Clip
[C] Engine board ( x4, all connectors)

Remove the NVRAM [D] from the old engine board and insert it on the new board.

G176/G177/G176L 3-24 SM
 Main Motor

3.12 MAIN MOTOR

Replacement

Adjustment
and
Left cover (See "Exterior Covers")
[A] Main motor ( x4, x 1)

SM 3-25 G176/G177/G176L
Clutches

3.13 CLUTCHES

Left cover (See "Exterior Covers")

[A] By-pass feed clutch ( x 1) with clutch bracket , holder
[B] Stopper ( x 1)
[C] Relay clutch ( x 1, x 1)
[D] Paper feed clutch ( x 1)
Main motor (See "Main Motor")
[E] Registration clutch (x 1, x 1)

G176/G177/G176L 3-26 SM
 PSU, HVPS

3.14 PSU, HVPS

Replacement

Adjustment
Left cover. See "Exterior Covers" and
Fusing unit. See "Fusing Unit"
[A] PSU cover ( x 2)
[B] PSU assembly ( x 7, all connectors)
[C] High voltage supply board ( x 4)
[D] 230-volt machine only: Choke coil ( x 2 x 1)
[E] PSU (x 5)

SM 3-27 G176/G177/G176L
Cooling Fan

3.15 COOLING FAN

Right cover (See "Exterior Covers")

[A] Cooling fan (x 2, x1)

The cooling fan must be reinstalled in its original position. Do not reinstall the
cooling fan opposite to the original position.

G176/G177/G176L 3-28 SM
 TROUBLESHOOTING
SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING (SC CODES) REVISION HISTORY

Page Date Added/Updated/New

17 07/31/2009 SC998
6 ~ 17 10/27/2009 Added & deleted SCs
 Service Call Conditions

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

4.1 SERVICE CALL CONDITIONS

4.1.1 SUMMARY
There are 4 levels of service call conditions

Level Definition Reset Procedure

1. Do SP5810 and press [#Enter].

Fusing unit SCs shown on the
2. When "execute" is displayed, press
operation panel. The machine is
A [#Enter] again.
disabled. The user cannot reset the
3. Press [Escape].
SC.

shooting
Trouble-
4. Turn the machine power off/on.

These SCs disable only the features

that use the defective item. The
user does not see these SCs in Set the main power switch to off then
B
usual conditions. But, they are to on.
shown on the operation panel when
the defective feature is used.

SCs that are not shown on the

C operation panel. They are recorded Recorded only.
internally.

These SCs are shown on the

operation panel. To reset these
SCs, turn the operation switch or Set the operation switch or the main
D
main power switch off and on. power switch to off then to on.
These SCs are shown again if the
error occurs again.

SM 4-1 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions

If the problem is with electrical circuit boards, disconnect the connectors first. Then
reconnect the connectors before you replace the PCBs.
If the problem is with a motor lock, first examine the mechanical load. Then
replace motors or sensors.
4.1.2 SC CODE DESCRIPTIONS

Charge roller current leak Cartridge (charge roller)

defective
302 B The PWM duty output exceeded 60% High voltage supply board
for longer than 200 ms., indicating a defective
leak in the charge roller current. Defective cartridge connection

Polygon motor error

The polygon motor did not enter the

lock state within 20 sec. after it
switched on.
-or-
Polygon motor
320 B Once the polygon motor was detected
Polygon motor cable
in the lock state after started to rotate,
within 0.6 sec. it entered the unlock
state..
-or-
After the polygon motor switched off, it
did not enter unlock state within 20 sec.

G176/G177/G176L 4-2 SM
 Service Call Conditions

1st beam laser synchronization error Laser synchronization

detector board out of position
Laser synchronization
With all doors closed the polygon motor detector board or cable
322 B is locked and not rotating, or the laser defective
synchronization detector could not Laser synchronization mirror
detect 1st beam laser detection signal out of position
within 5 ms.. LD unit defective
Engine board defective

LD drive current exceeded

323 B LD unit defective
The LD driver detected an error for 500

shooting
Trouble-
ms.

2nd beam laser synchronization error

Laser synchronization
With all doors closed the polygon motor
detector board out of position
326 B is locked and not rotating, or the laser
LD unit defective
synchronization detector could not
Engine board defective
detect 2nd beam laser detection signal
within 500 ms.

Development bias leak High voltage supply board

391 B defective
A development bias leak signal was
Defective cartridge connection
detected for 200 ms.

Main motor error

Main motor defective
500 B A main motor lock signal was not Mechanical overload on the
detected within 700 ms after the main drive mechanism
motor started to rotate.

SM 4-3 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions

Fusing thermistor error Thermistor disconnected,

defective
The fusing temperature did not rise
Fusing lamp disconnected,
higher than 20oC within 11 sec. after
defective
541 A the main motor switched off.
Fuse blown
-or-
Power supply board defective
The fusing temperature was detected
Fusing unit connected
lower than 0oC for over 1 sec. after the
improperly
power relay switched on.

Fusing temperature warm-up error

Just before reaching warm-up

temperature, the fusing temperature
did not rise above 80oC within 17.5 sec.
Thermistor defective
after the power relay switched on.
Fusing lamp open
Note:
Fusing thermostat open
542 A The machine starts to test the
Power supply board Defective
temperature 2 sec. after the
Defective connection of the
machine powers on if the machine
fusing unit
temperature is above 45oC.
If the machine temperature is
below 45oC, the temperature is not
sampled until the machine
temperature reaches 45oC.

Fusing overheat error software

The fusing temperature was detected

higher than 245oC for longer than 200
ms while the main motor was on or Fusing thermistor defective
543 A
within 60 sec. after the main motor Power supply board defective
switched off. -or-
The fusing temperature was detected
higher than 235oC for longer than 200
ms at any other time.

G176/G177/G176L 4-4 SM
 Service Call Conditions

Fusing lamp remains on

Fusing thermistor defective
The fusing lamp remained on longer Power supply board defective
545 A
than 12 sec. after the fusing unit Defective connection of the
reached optimum temperature and the fusing unit
main motor switched off.

Unstable fusing temperature

During standby, the fusing temperature

went below 60 C twice or went above Fusing thermistor defective

60 C three times within 500 ms. Power supply board defective

546 A
Defective connection of the
A 60C increase in fusing temperature
fusing unit
was detected at five 1-sec. intervals

shooting
Trouble-
within 60 to 90 sec. before reaching
fusing temperature.

Zero cross signal error

Zero cross signals of wavelength 50-60

Power supply board defective
Hz were not detected within 5 sec after
547 B Defective mains power supply
the fusing relay switched on.
condition
-or-
Zero cross interrupts did not issue at
the prescribed 1 sec. intervals.

559 A Fusing unit jam

Three consecutive paper lag jams

(paper failed to arrive) were detected in Fusing unit installed
the fusing unit. -or- incorrectly
During printing of the 1st side during Fusing unit defective
duplexing, the paper did not arrive at
the duplex entrance sensor three
times.

SM 4-5 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions Rev. 10/27/2009

Note: SP1913 determines whether SC559 is issued. The default is off.

SC559 is not issued after three consecutive jams in the paper unit. If
SP1913 is set to on, turning the machine power off/on does not reset the jam
counter.

Fan motor error

Fan motor disconnected,
The machine detected an error in the defective
590 B fusing unit fan or the PSU fan. Either Fan motor harness loose,
or both fan motors started to rotate broken, defective
within 10 sec. after power on.

Communication error - duplex unit

The engine board could not Defective connection between

communicate with the duplex unit. engine board and duplex unit
610 B (The duplex unit did not respond Engine board defective
within 1 sec. to a status request.) Duplex control board defective
Note: This SC is logged, not
displayed.

Communication error GAVD I2C

The engine board detected an unknown

device on the I2C I/F bus (internal bus on

650 B the engine control board). Engine board defective

The engine board detected an I2C I/F bus
error.
The number of devices connected to the
I2C bus exceeded 12.

G176/G177/G176L 4-6 SM
 Service Call Conditions
Rev. 10/27/2009

651 Communication error FCI I2C

The engine board detected an unknown

device on the I2C I/F bus (internal bus on

B the engine control board). Engine board defective

The engine board detected an I2C I/F bus
error.
The number of devices connected to the
I2C bus exceeded 12.

Engine startup error

Connections between BCU and

670 D The BCU failed to respond with the controller board are loose,

shooting
Trouble-
prescribed time when the machine disconnected, or damaged
was turned on. Replace the BCU
Replace the controller board

671 Engine board mismatch

Wrong engine board installed.

Wrong controller board
installed.
Engine board and controller
Check the type of engine board
mismatch detected.
and controller board.
1. Replace the engine board.
2. Replace the controller board.

818 System timeout error

Defective controller
Replace the controller if it occurs
frequently.

SM 4-7 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions Rev. 10/27/2009

819 Fatal kernel error

Due to a control error, a RAM

System program defective
overflow occurred during system
Controller board defective
processing. One of the following
Optional board defective
messages was displayed on the
Replace controller firmware
C operation panel.

0x696e init died

0x766d vm_pageout: VM is full

4361 Cache Error

Other

For more details about this SC code error, execute SP5990 to print an SMC report so you
can read the error code. The error code is not displayed on the operation panel.

Self-Diagnostic Error: CPU Controller board

820 D The central processing unit returned an error defective

during the self-diagnostic test. Software defective

Self-diagnostic error 2: ASIC

The ASIC provides the central point

for the control of bus arbitration for
821 D CPU access, for option bus and ASIC (controller board
SDRAM access, for SDRAM refresh, defective)
and for management of the internal
bus gate.

For more details about this SC code error, execute SP5990 to print an SMC report so you
can read the error code. The error code is not displayed on the operation panel.

G176/G177/G176L 4-8 SM
Rev. 10/27/2009 Service Call Conditions

822 B Self-diagnostic error 3: HDD

Check performed when HDD is

installed:
HDD device busy for over HDD defective
31 s. HDD harness
After a diagnostic command is set for disconnected,
3003
Sthe HDD, but the device remains defective
busy for over Controller board
6 s. defective
A diagnostic command is issued to the
HDD device but the result is an erro

No response to the self-diagnostic HDD defective

3004

shooting
Trouble-
command from the ASIC to the HDDs

Self-diagnostic Error: NIC

The network interface board Network interface board defective

823 B
returned an error during the Controller board defective

self-diagnostic test.

Self-diagnostic error 4: NVRAM

NVRAM defective
824 D NVRAM device does not exist,
Controller board defective
NVRAM device is damaged,
NVRAM backup battery exhausted
NVRAM socket damaged
NVRAM socket damaged

Self-diagnostic Error:
NVRAM/Optional NVRAM Make sure NVRAM is seated
correctly in its socket
826 D The NVRAM or optional NVRAM Replace the NVRAM on the
returned an error during the controller board
self-diagnostic test.

SM 4-9 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions Rev. 10/27/2009

Self-diagnostic Error: RAM

The resident RAM returned a Update controller firmware again

827 D
verify error during the Replace RAM DIMM

self-diagnostic test.

Self-diagnostic error 7: ROM

Measuring the CRC for the boot

monitor and operating system
828 D Software defective
program results in an error.
Controller board defective
A check of the CRC value for
ROM defective
ROMFS of the entire ROM area
results in an error.

For more details about this SC 833, SC834 error, execute SP5990 to print an SMC report
so you can read the error code. The error code is not displayed on the operation panel. The
additional error codes (0F30, 0F31, etc. are listed in the SMC report.

Self-diagnostic Error: Optional RAM Replace the optional memory

829 B The optional RAM returned an error board

during the self-diagnostic test. Controller board defective

IEEE 1394 I/F error

851 B NIB (PHY), LINK module defective;

Driver setting incorrect and
change the Interface Board
cannot be used by the 1394 I/F.
Controller board defective

Wireless LAN Error 1

During machine start-up, the machine can

853 B get access to the board that holds the Wireless LAN card missing
wireless LAN, but not to the wireless LAN (was removed)
card (802.11b or Bluetooth).

G176/G177/G176L 4-10 SM
Rev. 10/27/2009 Service Call Conditions

854 Wireless LAN Error 2

During machine operation, the

B machine can get access to the

Wireless LAN card missing (was
board that holds the wireless
removed)
LAN, but not to the wireless LAN
card (802.11b or Bluetooth).

Wireless LAN error 3

855 B An error was detected on the Wireless LAN card defective

wireless LAN card (802.11b or Wireless LAN card connection
Bluetooth). incorrect

shooting
Trouble-
Wireless LAN error 4

856 B An error was detected on the Wireless LAN card defective

wireless LAN card (802.11b or PCI connector (to the mother board)
Bluetooth). loose

USB I/F Error

857 B The USB driver is not stable and Bad USB card connection
caused an error. Replace the controller board

HDD startup error at main power on

HDD is connected but a driver

860 B HDD is not initialized
error is detected.
Level data is corrupted
The driver does not respond with
HDD is defective
the status of the HDD within 30 s.

SM 4-11 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions Rev. 10/27/2009

861 HDD re-try failure

At power on the HDD was

detected. Power supply to the Harness between HDD and
HDD was interrupted after the controller board disconnected,
D system entered the energy save defective
mode, but after the HDD was HDD power connector disconnected
awakened from the energy save HDD defective
mode it did not return to the Controller board defective
ready status within 30 sec.

HDD data read failure

HDD defective
Note: If the bad sectors are generated at
The data written to the HDD
863 D the image partition, the bad sector
cannot be read normally, due to
information is written to NVRAM, and the
bad sectors generated during
next time the HDD is accessed, these
operation.
bad sectors will not be accessed for
read/write operation.

HDD data CRC error

During HDD operation, the HDD cannot

864 D respond to an CRC error query. Data transfer
HDD defective
did not execute normally while data was being
written to the HDD.

HDD access error

865 D HDD responded to an error during operation for

HDD defective.
a condition other than those for SC863, 864.

G176/G177/G176L 4-12 SM
Rev. 10/27/2009 Service Call Conditions

866 SD card error 1: Confirmation

The machine detects an electronic license error in the application on the SD

card in the controller slot immediately after the machine is turned on. The
B program on the SD card contains electronic confirmation license data. If the
program does not contain this license data, or if the result of the check
shows that the license data in the program on the SD card is incorrect, then
the checked program cannot execute and this SC code is displayed.

Program missing from the SD card

Download the correct program for the machine to the SD card

SD card error 2: SD card removed

shooting
Trouble-
The SD card in the boot slot
867 D when the machine was turned on Insert the SD card, then turn the
was removed while the machine machine off and on.
was on.

SD card error 3: SC card access

SD card not inserted correctly

868 D An error occurred SD card defective

while an SD card was Controller board defective
used. Note: If you want to try to reformat the SC
card, use SD Formatter Ver 1.1.

SM 4-13 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions
Rev. 10/27/2009

870 Address book data error

Address book data on the hard disk HDD defective.

was detected as abnormal when it Initialize the HDD with
was accessed from either the SP5832. If this does not solve
B operation panel or the network. The the problem, replace the HDD
address book data cannot be read and initialize with SP5832.
from the HDD or SD card where it is Note: If you turn off the machine
stored, or the data read from the while the HDD is being accessed,
media is defective. this can damage the HDD.

HDD mail receive data error

HDD defective.
The machine detected that the
Initialize the HDD with SP5832. If
HDD was not operating correctly
this does not solve the problem,
872 B at power on.
replace the HDD and initialize with
The machine detected that the
SP5832.
HDD was not operating correctly
Note: If you turn off the machine while
(could neither read nor write)
the HDD is being accessed, this can
while processing incoming email
damage the HDD.

HDD mail send data error

HDD defective.
Initialize the HDD with SP5832. If
An error was detected on the
this does not solve the problem,
873 B HDD immediately after the
replace the HDD and initialize with
machine was turned on, or power
SP5832.
was turned off while the machine
Note: If you turn off the machine while
used the HDD.
the HDD is being accessed, this can
damage the HDD.

G176/G177/G176L 4-14 SM
 Rev. 10/27/2009 Service Call Conditions

874 Delete All error 1: HDD

A data error was detected for the Turn the main switch off/on and try
HDD/NVRAM after the Delete All the operation again.
D option was used. Install the Data Overwrite Security
Note: The source of this error is Unit again. For more, see section 1.
the Data Overwrite Security Unit Installation.
B660 running from an SD card. HDD defective

Delete All error 2: Data area

An error occurred while the

machine deleted data from the
875 D HDD. Turn the main switch off/on and try

shooting
Trouble-
Note: The source of this error is the operation again.
the Data Overwrite Security Unit
B660 running from an SD card.

876 D Log data abnormal

An error was detected in the

handling of the log data at power Software error. Update the firmware

on or during machine operation. NVRAM defective

This can be caused by switching HDD defective

the machine off while it is

operating.

877 HDD Data Overwrite Security SD

card error Defective SD card.

The 'all delete' function cannot

SD card not installed
1. Replace the NVRAM and then install
be executed but the Data the new SD card.
Overwrite Security Unit is 2. Check and reinstall the SD card.
installed and activated.

SM 4-15 G176/G177/G176L
Service Call Conditions
Rev. 10/27/2009

900 Electrical total counter error

NVRAM incorrect type

D NVRAM defective
The total counter contains
NVRAM data scrambled
something that is not a number.
Unexpected error from external
source

Printer error 1

920 B An internal application error Software defective; turn the machine

was detected and operation off/on, or change the controller firmware
cannot continue. Insufficient memory

921 Printer font error

A necessary font is not found in the SD
card.
A necessary font is not
The SD card data is corrupted.
found in the SD card.
Check that the SD card has the correct
data.

Software error 1

990 D The software performs an

unexpected function and the Software defective, re-boot*1
program cannot continue.

G176/G177/G176L 4-16 SM
 Rev. 10/27/2009 Service Call Conditions

991 Software error 2

The software performs an

C unexpected function. However,

unlike SC990, recovery Software defective, re-boot*1
processing allows the program to
continue.

*1: In order to get more details about SC990 and SC991:

1. Execute SP7403 or print an SMC Report (SP5990) to read the history of the 10 most
recent logged errors.
2. If you press the zero key on the operation panel with the SP selection menu displayed,
you will see detailed information about the recently logged SC990 or SC991, including
the software file name, line number, and so on. 1) is the recommended method,

shooting
Trouble-
because another SC could write over the information for the previous SC.

Printer font error

A necessary font is not found in the

992 SD card.
A necessary font is not found in
The SD card data is corrupted.
the SD card.
Check that the SD card stores
correct data.

998 Loose connection of

Application start error RAM-DIMM, ROM-DIMM

Defective controller
Software problem
1. Check if the RAM-DIMM and
ROM-DIMM are correctly connected.
No applications start within 60
2. Reinstall the controller system
seconds after the power is turned on.
firmware.
3. Replace the controller board.

SM 4-17 G176/G177/G176L
Error Messages

4.2 ERROR MESSAGES

Here is a list of common error messages, a description of the problems, and their solutions.
This is just a reference information.

1st/2nd Message Problem/Solution

Cannot check, Signal in Ad hoc Disable Ad hoc in the Comm. Mode settings.

Duplexing prohibited from specified tray.

Cannot duplex Tray #/ Press
Cancel duplex mode
Form Feed or reset the Job
Press [Form Feed] or [Job Reset].

SD card contains a DOS (Data Overwrite Security)

program that has already been installed for another
Cannot install from this SD card
machine.
Contact system administrator.

Automatic certificate renewal has failed.

Certificate auto renewal failed
Call your service provider.

The paper size/paper type settings in the application

program and printer driver do not match.
Change Setting Change the paper type on the paper type setting
Tray #/Paper Size:, Paper Type: menu on the machine operation panel
Push [Form Feed]
Cancel the print job.

The paper size/paper type settings in the application

program and printer driver do not match.
Do one of the following:
Load the tray with the correct paper
Change Setting
Change the paper size using the dial or the
Tray #/ Paper Size:, Paper Type:
special paper size setting menu on the operation
panel.
Push [Form Feed]
Cancel the print job.

G176/G177/G176L 4-18 SM
 Error Messages

1st/2nd Message Problem/Solution

The duplex unit cover is open.

Close Duplex Unit Cover
Close the duplex unit cover.

The front cover is open.

Close Front Cover
Close the front cover.

The paper output tray cover or the rear cover is open,

Close Rear/Paper Exit Cover or both covers are open.
Check the covers, make sure they are closed.

DHCP has been enabled to assign network

addresses of: IP address, subnet mask, gateway
DHCP assigned, Cannot change address.

shooting
Trouble-
Disable DHCP in host interface network setup to
change any of these addresses.

Number of hex characters entered for the WEP key is

Error: Enter 10, or 26 Characters incorrect.
Enter correct number of characters.

Number of ASCII characters entered for the WEP key

Error: Enter 5, or 13 Characters is incorrect.
Enter correct number of characters.

Machine detected an Ethernet error.

Hardware Problem, Ethernet
Replace controller board.

Machine identified a HDD Board error.

Hardware Problem, HDD
Replace HDD board.

Machine detected an optional RAM error.

Hardware Problem, Option RAM
Replace optional RAM.

Machine failed self-diagnostic test due to a loop back

error.
Hardware Problem, Parallel I/F
If parallel I/F is in use, replace the IEEE1284
interface board.

SM 4-19 G176/G177/G176L
Error Messages

1st/2nd Message Problem/Solution

Problem with machine font file.

Hardware Problem, Printer Font
Replace print module.

Machine detected a USB I/F board error.

Hardware Problem, USB
Replace the USB I/F board.

Access to the IEEE 802.11b board was possible, but

an error has been detected.
Hardware Problem, Wireless
Machine can access IEEE802.11b board but an error
Board
was detected.
Confirm that the board is installed correctly.

Hardware Problem, Wireless Machine failed to access IEEE 802.11b board.

Card Confirm that the board is installed correctly.

Machine has received spurious data.

Invalid Data, Power Off On
Turn the printer off/on.

The invalid password was entered and Locked Print

or Saved File Print is not applicable.
Invalid password entered, Locked Print or Saved File
Invalid Password, Try again Print cannot apply.
Printer displays this message for 4 sec., then returns
to previous display.
Enter correct password.

Size of paper selected does not match size selected

with dial on paper tray.
Load Correct Size Paper/ Paper
Use the dial to select the correct paper size.
Size:, Paper Type:
-or-
Press [Form Feed].

The specified tray is out of paper.

Load Paper: Tray# or Form Feed
Load paper in the specified tray.

G176/G177/G176L 4-20 SM
 Error Messages

1st/2nd Message Problem/Solution

The operation panel has been digitally locked,

Menu Protected, Cannot change settings cannot be changed. Message displays for 5
sec., returns to previous display.

Misfeed: Duplex Check paper

Paper fed from bypass tray jammed in duplex unit.
size/ Open Duplex Unit cover

Misfeed: Internal, Check paper

Paper fed from bypass tray jammed in duplex unit.
size/ Open Front Cover

Misfeed: Ppr, Exit Check paper

Paper fed from bypass tray jammed in duplex unit.
size/ Open Paper Exit Cover

Misfeed: Ppr. Tray, Check paper

shooting
Trouble-
Paper is jammed in the duplex unit.
size/ Pull out Tray

No files available for deleting or printing. This error

No Files exist displays for 3 sec., then machine returns to previous
display.

Requested paper size does not match dial setting on

Press # to continue/ Paper Size:,
the paper tray.
Paper Type:
Press [#] to start printing.

Proxy user name and password are incorrect.

Proxy User Name, Password
Change current user name and password to the
error
correct user name and password.

1) Proxy address port No. is invalid, 2) proxy is not

active, 3) invalid center URL is set, 4) center is not
Proxy setting or connection error active, 5)
proxy is not set.
Check all proxy settings.

SM 4-21 G176/G177/G176L
Error Messages

1st/2nd Message Problem/Solution

Cannot communicate with remote communication

gate.
RC Gate, Connection error
Check printer connection.
Check remote communication gate.

The printer is waiting for updated data. The image file

will be downloaded from an Internet Web site. The
ROM Update, Waiting for Data image data will overwrite previous ROM , engine
firmware, PS DIMM, and other data on the machine.
No action required.

The printer is receiving updated data.

ROM Update:, Waiting for Data
No action required.

Paper is jammed under the paper exit cover.

Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit/ Remove and re-install the duplex unit.
Open Duplex Unit cover Remove any jammed paper from the duplex unit
and under the rear cover.

Paper is jammed in the specified input paper feed

Remove Misfeed Internal Path/ tray.
Open Front Cover Open the front and rear cover.
Remove jammed paper.

Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Paper is jammed in the specified input paper tray.
Cover/ Open Paper Open the front and rear cover
Exit Cover Remove jammed paper.

Paper is jammed in the specified input paper tray.

Remove paper from the input paper tray.
Remove Misfeed Paper Tray/ Pull
Reload paper.
out Tray
Open and close front cover to extinguish
message.

The standard output tray is full.

Remove Paper Standard Tray
Remove paper from output tray.

G176/G177/G176L 4-22 SM
 Error Messages

1st/2nd Message Problem/Solution

It is time to replace: feed roller, transfer unit, fusing

Replace Maintenance Kit
unit, development unit.

Replace Print Cartridge Print cartridge requires replacement.

Replace Print Cartridge Print cartridge requires replacement (out of toner).

Print cartridge requires replacement (used toner tank

Replace Print Cartridge
full).

The print cartridge is out of toner or has reached the

Replace Print Cartridge soon end of its service life. Print cartridge requires
replacement.

shooting
Trouble-
Fusing unit not set correctly, or incorrect type
installed.
Reset Fusing Unit correctly
Check the type of fusing unit installed.
Confirm that unit is installed correctly.

AIO unit not installed or is not installed correctly.

Reset Print Cartridge Insert AIO.
Check that it is inserted properly.

Specified paper input tray is not set correctly. (Current

Reset Tray # or Form Feed resident printer languages only).
Set input tray correctly.

Actual paper type and size do not match the paper

tray size and type setting.
Load the indicated tray with the correct paper.
Reset the Job or Form Feed/
Or, change the paper size using tray dial or
Paper Size:, Paper Type:
operation panel.
Or, push [Form Feed] to print on current paper.
Or, cancel job.

SM 4-23 G176/G177/G176L
Error Messages

1st/2nd Message Problem/Solution

Authentication from the SD card failed.

SD authentication failed
Turn the machine off/on.

SD card not set, Contact admin. The SD card for DOS is not set.

This message confirms that no ID has been entered.

SSID not entered
Enter correct ID

Supply order Call for supply order has failed.

failed. Confirm the setting of @Remote.

The printer has failed to restart the update.

Update Mode Err, Power Off On
Turn the machine off/on.

G176/G177/G176L 4-24 SM
 General Troubleshooting

4.3 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

4.3.1 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

Registration Adjustment
The registration is adjusted in the user mode (Maintenance-Registration). For details, see
the Printer Reference operation manual.

Parallelogram Image Adjustment

shooting
Trouble-
Do the following procedure if a parallelogram is printed while adjusting the printing
registration using a trimming pattern.

Use the scanner positioning pin (P/N: A0069104) for this adjustment.
1. Remove the upper cover (See "Upper Cover")
2. Put a positioning pin in one of the holes
3. Loosen four screws and move the laser unit.
4. Tighten the laser unit.
5. Print the trimming area pattern to check the image. If it is still the same, repeat steps 3
to 5.

SM 4-25 G176/G177/G176L
General Troubleshooting

4.3.2 ELECTRICAL DEFECTS

Sensors

The "CN" numbers describe the connector number on the engine board.

CN Component Condition Symptom

The Paper Jam indicator will light

Open
whenever a print is made.
17-5 Paper Exit
The Paper Jam indicator lights even if
Shorted
there is no paper.

The paper overflow message is not

Open displayed even when a paper overflow
17-8 Paper Overflow condition exists.

The paper overflow message is

Shorted
displayed.

The Paper Jam indicator will light

Open
whenever a print is made.
6-A2 Registration
The Paper Jam indicator lights even if
Shorted
there is no paper.

The Paper End indicator lights even if

Open
paper is placed in the 1st paper tray.
Remaining paper
6-A5
sensor 1 The Paper End indicator does not light
Shorted even if there is no paper in the 1st
paper tray.

G176/G177/G176L 4-26 SM
 General Troubleshooting

CN Component Condition Symptom

Remaining paper Open The machine cannot determine the

6-A8
sensor 2 paper near-end condition properly.
Shorted

Toner near-end (toner end) is not

High
4-3 Toner End detected.

Low The add toner message is displayed.

Switches

The "CN" numbers describe the connector number on the engine board (except
for the main switch).

shooting
Trouble-
CN Component Condition Symptom

103-1.3 (PSU 120V) Open The machine does not turn on.
Main
101-1.2 (PSU 230V)
Shorted The machine does not turn off.

The Front Cover Open message

Open is not displayed even if the front
Front Cover cover is opened.
11-1
Safety
The Front Cover Open message
Shorted is displayed even if the front
cover is closed.

The Rear Cover Open message

is not displayed even if the rear
Open
cover or paper exit cover is
Rear Cover opened.
18-3
Safety
The Rear Cover Open message
is displayed even if the rear
Shorted
cover or paper exit cover is
closed.

SM 4-27 G176/G177/G176L
General Troubleshooting

Fuses
North America

Fuse Current Voltage

FU1 15.0 A AC 100V/120V

FU2 5.0 A AC 100V/120V

FU3 4.0 A DC 5V

FU4 4.0 A DC 5V

Europe

Fuse Current Voltage

FU1 6.3 A AC 220V-240V

FU2 3.15 A AC 220V-240V

FU3 4.0 A DC 5V

FU4 4.0 A DC 5V

G176/G177/G176L 4-28 SM
 General Troubleshooting

4.3.3 SKEW ADJUSTMENT

Follow the instructions in this flowchart to correct image skew.

shooting
Trouble-
4.3.4 STREAKS IN THE SUB SCAN DIRECTION
If you see streaks or lines at a regular interval in the sub scan direction:
1. Measure the width of the interval between the streaks.
2. Identify the component in the table below that is causing the problem (based on the
size of the measured interval), then inspect that component.

Interval Width (approx.) Check:

94 mm OPC Drum (diameter 30 mm)

50 mm Transfer Roller (diameter 16 mm)

105 mm Fusing Roller (diameter 33 mm)

100 mm Pressure Roller(diameter 32 mm)

SM 4-29 G176/G177/G176L
General Troubleshooting

4.3.5 MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS

Here is a summary of some problems, what causes them, and how they can be solved.

Problem Probable Cause/Solution

Black spots at approximately 94 AIO is defective, transfer roller is dirty.

mm intervals. Replace AIO
Clean the transfer roller

Spurious noise during printing Relay clutch defective.

Replace relay clutch

Vertical positioning of printed Registration clutch defective

image is not consistent (sub scan Replace registration clutch
direction)

Multiple vertical stripes appear in NIC defective

areas of black coverage Replace NIC

Entire page appears gray, text Synchronization defective.

appears light and enlarged Replace main (engine) board

Frequent paper jams, or message Registration sensor defective, registration sensor

prompts to load correct paper size actuator defective. (High usage can foul the actuator
and type. with paper dust.)
Replace registration sensor
Replace registration sensor actuator

HDD unit not recognized The HDD unit of another machine cannot be used.
Replace the HDD unit with the new HDD.

G176/G177/G176L 4-30 SM
 SERVICE TABLES
SECTION 5 SERVICE TABLES (SP MODES) REVISION HISTORY

Page Date Added/Updated/New

65 01/02/2008 SP7931-005
78 12/12/2008 Removed SP8781
 Service Program Mode

5. SERVICE TABLES

5.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE

Before calling for service, first, confirm that there is no print data in the printer
buffer (the Data-in LED should not be lit or blinking). If the LED is blinking, this
means there is data in the buffer. Wait until all data has been printed.
5.1.1 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE: OVERVIEW
Entering the Service Mode

Service
Tables
There are two ways to enter the service mode.
Method 1: Fast Start (Power Off)
Use this method to open the SP mode when you are turning the machines power on. This
method bypasses the warm-up time.
1. Hold down [On Line] and [Escape] together, then turn the machine on.
2. Hold down both keys until 1. Service Menu appears on the display.
Method 2: Normal Start (Power On)
Use this method to enter the SP mode with the machine on.
1. With the machine on, press [%] [#] together and hold them down for about 5 sec.
2. Press [Enter]. "1. Service Menu" appears on the screen.

SM 5-1 G176/G177/G176L
Service Program Mode

Setting a Service Program

1. Enter the service program mode as explained above.
2. The setting that appears on the display is the current setting.
Select the required setting using the Up/Down arrow keys,
3. Press the [Enter] key. The previous value remains if the [Enter] key is not pressed.

Exiting Service Mode

Select 3. End from the service mode main menu, then press the Enter key.

G176/G177/G176L 5-2 SM
 Rev. 10/2008 Printer Controller Service Mode

5.2 PRINTER CONTROLLER SERVICE MODE

5.2.1 SERVICE MODE MENU ("1. SERVICE MENU")

SPMode Description Function

1001 Bit switch Adjusts bit switch settings.

1003 Clear Setting Initializes settings in the System menu of the user mode.

Print Prints the service summary sheet (a summary of all the

1004
summary controller settings).

1005 Disp Version Displays the version of the controller firmware.

5.2.2 BIT SWITCH PROGRAMMING

1. Enter the sp mode, select Service Menu, then press [Enter] twice.
2. Select the desired bit switch, then press [Enter].
[#] [%]: Move to the next switch.
3. Adjust the bit switch using the following keys.
[#] [%]: Move to the next bit.

Service
Tables
[Escape]: Exit without saving changes.
[Enter]: Exit and save changes.
The left digit on the display is bit 7 and the right digit is bit 0.
4. Press [Enter] to save changes and exit.
Bit Settings
Title Explanation
Sw 8 0 1 Default

6 [PS]: Orientation Automatically chooses page orientations of

Auto Detect PostScript jobs (Landscape or Portrait) Enabled Disabled 0
Function based on the content.

7 [PDF]: Orientation Automatically chooses page orientations of

Auto Detect PDF jobs (Landscape or Portrait) based on Enabled Disabled 0
Function the content.

To access Orientation Auto Detect, update the Printer firmware to v1.09 or later.

SM 5-3 G176/G177/G176L
Printer Engine Service Mode

5.3 PRINTER ENGINE SERVICE MODE

5.3.1 SERVICE MODE TABLE

Notation What it means

Example: [-9 to +9/+3.0/0.1 mm step]. The setting can be

adjusted in the range 9, value reset to +3.0 after an NVRAM
[range/default/step]
reset, and the value can be changed in 0.1 mm steps with
each key press.

DFU Denotes Design or Factory Use. Do not change this value.

SP1-xxx: Feed

Lead Edge Regist Leading Edge Registration

Adjusts the printing leading edge registration for feeding from the trays and
1001
duplex tray using the trimming area pattern (SP2-902 No. 12).]
Push [#] or [%] to select the settings (plus or minus).
The specification is 42 mm

1001 001 Bypass Tray Plain

1001 002 Bypass Tray Thick

1001 003 Main Tray Plain

[-40 to +40/0/1]
1001 004 Main Tray Thick

1001 005 Optional Tray

1001 006 Duplex

G176/G177/G176L 5-4 SM
 Printer Engine Service Mode

Side to Side Reg Side-to-Side Registration

Adjusts the printing side-to-side registration from the 1st paper feed station
1002
using the trimming area pattern (SP2-902 No.12).
Push [#] or [%] to select the settings (plus or minus).
Specification: 0 2.0 mm.

1002 001 Cassette

1002 002 Multi Tray

1002 003 Duplex Tray [-40 to +40/0/1]

1002 004 Bypass Tray

1002 005 Duplex

Regist sag Registration Buckle Adjustment

1003 Adjusts the relay clutch timing at registration. Relay clutch timing
determines the amount of paper buckle at registration. (A + setting causes

Service
Tables
more buckling.)

1003 001 Cassette [8 mm to+8 mm/0/2 mm step]

1003 002 Multi Tray [8 mm to+8 mm/0/2 mm step]

1003 003 Duplex Tray [8 mm to+8 mm/0/2 mm step]

Fusing control Normal, Phase control

Use phase control if the room lights flicker when the fusing lamp starts.
1104
Off: Normal
On: Phase Control
Defaults: NA Off (Normal), EU On (Phase Control)

SM 5-5 G176/G177/G176L
Printer Engine Service Mode

Fusing Temp DFU

1105
Adjusts the fusing temperatures for printing and standby mode.

Adjusts the fusing temperature for printing on normal

1105 001 Fusing Temp paper.
[150 to 195/180/5 deg.]

Adjusts the fusing temperature for standby mode.

1105 002 Fusing T Stand
[140 to 185/168/1 deg.]

1106 Fusing T Disp(lay)

Displays the current fusing temperature.

OP LoopBack Check
1901
Do the loop-back check to test the operation of the optional tray and
duplexer.

Displays a bit array to indicate the status of the engine

components. "000" indicates all normal. A "1" indicates a
problem at the component designated by its position in
the array.

1901 001 Summary Bit What It Means If "1" Appears

0 Bank problem (optional tray)

1 Bin problem (Ignore, not used for this machine)

2 Duplexer problem

G176/G177/G176L 5-6 SM
 Printer Engine Service Mode

If SP1901 001 indicates a problem by displaying a "1" at

the 1st bit, do this SP to show more details

No. What It Means

0 Normal

1 D5 did not go HIGH

2 D5 did not go LOW

3 X2FCL did not go ON

4 X2FCL did not go OFF

1901 002 Optional Tray
5 X2MOTOR did not go ON

6 X2 MOTOT did not go OFF

7 X3FCL did not go ON

8 X3FCL did not go OFF

9 X3MOTOR did not go ON

Service
Tables
10 X3MOTOR did not go OFF

11 D4 did not go LOW

255 Tray is not connected

If SP1901 001 indicates a problem by displaying a "1" at

the 3rd bit, do this SP to show more details

No. What It Means

1901 004 Duplex 0 Normal

1 Serial signal failure

2 DPXSET did not go LOW

255 Duplexer not connected

SM 5-7 G176/G177/G176L
Printer Engine Service Mode

OHP Clutch Rt OHP Clutch Rotations

Selects the number of rotations for the bypass feed roller when the paper
1902
type is set for Transparencies. Change this setting to "2" if jams occur
frequently when feeding transparencies from the bypass tray.
1 = 1 rotation, 2 = 2 rotations

Fusing Start DFU

Roller Turn: Warms up the fusing unit for 20 sec. just after the power switch
has been turned on or when the machine warms up from energy saver
1910
mode.
Normal: There is no 20 sec. warm-up period. However, just after the main
power switch is turned on, the motor rotates to clean the drum.
Normal, Roller Turn

Curl Control

Thin paper has a tendency to jam or wrinkle, especially during duplex

printing. When this SP code is switched on:
The machine ignores the fusing temperature set for SP1105.
1911 When the machine is powered on or recovers from the low power mode
the machine requires about 20 sec. to warm up (this is longer than
normal).
[0 to 1/0/1]
0: Normal
1: Curl Control

G176/G177/G176L 5-8 SM
 Printer Engine Service Mode

1913 SC559 Detect Fusing Jam SC Setting

This SP setting determines whether SC559 is issued after three paper late
jams occur in the fusing unit. After this SP code is turned on, a counter
monitors the number of paper late jams that occur in the fusing unit. After
the 3rd occurrence of a fusing jam, SC559 is issued and the machine
cannot be used until the service technician releases the error.
Note: Switching the machine off/on does not reset this jam counter. The
counter is reset after the cause of the jam has been removed and a sheet of
paper successfully passes the fusing exit sensor.
[0~1/0/1]
0:OFF
1:ON

Service
Tables

SM 5-9 G176/G177/G176L
Printer Engine Service Mode

SP2-xxx: Drum

Charge Rol Bias DFU

2001
Adjusts the voltage applied to the charge roller for printing.
[-2000 to 1000/1670/10V step]

Mainscan Mag Main Scan Magnification

2112
Adjusts the main scan magnification.
[-0.5% to 0.5%/0/0.1% step]

Subscan Mag Sub Scan Magnification

2113
Adjusts the sub scan magnification.
[-0.5% to 0.5%/0/0.1% step]

Developer Bias
2201
Adjusts the development bias for printing.
[200 to 800/750V/10V step] DFU

Toner End Count

2213 Adjusts the number of prints the machine can make after it detects toner
near-end.
[50 to 200/200/50 sheets/step]

Transfer Curr Transfer Current

2301
Adjusts the correction current applied to the transfer roller.
[-2 to +4/0/2 mu A/step]

G176/G177/G176L 5-10 SM
 Printer Engine Service Mode

Test Pattern

Selects a printer test pattern.

1. After selecting the pattern, the display automatically goes to SP 5902.
2. Use SP 5902 to print either one test pattern (5902-1) or more than one
pattern. (5902-2).
3. Reset SP 2902 to Not Specified after printing the test pattern.
Note: If SP2902 is not reset to "Not Specified", the pattern will continue to
print on every page of every page printed by the operator.

Pattern

2902 Not Specified

Checker Flag

Cross-Stitch

2Dot Argyle (Use for SP1001, SP1002)

1Dot Argyle

Service
Tables
2Dot Trim

2Dot Grid

1Dot Grid

Thermistor Adj DFU Thermistor Adjustment

2910 If this is Yes, the machine automatically adjusts the charge roller voltage
and transfer current in response to the temperature in the machine.
Yes/No

Waste Toner Cnt Used Toner Count

2980
Displays the waste toner count.

SM 5-11 G176/G177/G176L
Printer Engine Service Mode

SP3-xxx: Process

Cartridge Stop

Determines whether the machine stops printing after the cartridge counter
3923 reaches a set number of main motor rotations.
[No/Yes]
No: Does not stop after the number of rotations is exceeded.
Yes: Stops after the number of rotations is exceeded.

3924 Toner End Sensor

Threshold adjustment for toner near-end detection.

3924 001 Toner Near-end
[100 to 1000/200/100 ms step]

Threshold adjustment for toner end detection.

3924 002 Toner End
[100 to 1000/550/100 ms step]

Prevention of fi Prevention of Filming

No, Yes
If set to Yes: This is done every 50 prints, for 0.2 s, to lubricate the
cleaning blade. The charge roller voltage is cut, and toner is transferred to
3926 the cleaning blade. If the 50-print interval is reached during a job, printing
stops and this process is done.
Set this to yes to prevent the following:
Grey banding parallel to the paper feed direction
Cleaning blade flipping due to friction between blade and drum
Noise due to friction between blade and drum

G176/G177/G176L 5-12 SM
 Printer Engine Service Mode

TonerEndJudg

This SP code determines whether the machine disables printing when the
machine detects toner end.
Even when toner end is detected, there is a small amount of toner left in
the AIO. If a user wants to print with the AIO until all toner is used up,
3927
then set this SP to 1. But then, there is no toner end detection, and the
user must watch the print quality and change the AIO when prints
become too pale.
[0 to 1/0/1]
0: Printing stops when toner end is detected
1: Printing can continue even after toner end is detected

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SP5-xxx: Mode

mm/inch Display Selection

5024 Selects the unit of measurement.

After selection, turn the main power switch off and on.
0: Europe/Asia (mm), 1: North America (inch)

Toner Refill Displ Toner Refill Detect Display

This SP switches on/off the message that prompts the operator when it is
5051
necessary to replenish toner in the machine.
0: enable (Message displayed (Default))
1: disable (Message not displayed)

Display IP add Display IP Address

Switches the banner display of the IP address off and on.

[0-1/0/1] 0= No, 1= Yes
5055
For example, if this SP is switched on, the IP address will be displayed below
"Ready" while the printer is in standby mode:
Ready
169.254.187.055

Non-Std Paper Non-Standard Paper

Determines whether a non-standard paper size can be input for the universal
cassette trays (Tray 2, Tray 3)
5112 [0 to 1/0/1]
0: No
1: Yes.
If 1 is selected, the customer will be able to input a non-standard paper size
using the UP mode.

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5302 Set Time

Time Difference

Sets the time clock for the local time. This setting is done at the factory
before delivery. The setting is GMT expressed in minutes.
[1440 to 1440 / - / 1 min.]
Japan: +540 (Tokyo)
002
NA: -300 (NY)
EU: +60 (Paris)
CH: +480 (Peking)
TW: +480 (Taipei)
AS: +480 (Hong Kong)
KO: +540 (Korea)

5307 Summer Time

Lets you set the machine to adjust its date and time automatically with the
change to Daylight Savings time in the spring and back to normal time in the fall.

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This SP lets you set these items:
Day and time to go forward automatically in April.
Day and time to go back automatically in October.
Set the length of time to go forward and back automatically.
The settings for 002 and 003 are done with 8-digit numbers:

Digits Meaning

Month. 4: April, 10: October (for months 1 to 9, the first digit of 0

1st, 2nd cannot be input, so the eight-digit setting for 002 or 003 becomes a
seven-digit setting)

3rd Day of the week. 0: Sunday, 1: Monday

The number of the week for the day selected at the 3rd digit. If 0 is
4th selected for Sunday, for example, and the selected Sunday is the
start of the 2nd week, then input a 2 for this digit.

5th, 6th The time when the change occurs (24-hour as hex code).

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Example: 00:00 (Midnight) = 00, 01:00 (1 a.m.) = 01, and so on.

7th The number of hours to change the time. 1 hour: 1

If the time change is not a whole number (1.5 hours for example),
8th
digit 8 should be 3 (30 minutes).

Enables/disables the settings for 002 and

003.
001 Setting [0 to 1/1]
0: Disable
1: Enable

003 Rule Set (Start) The start of summer time.

004 Rule Set (End) The end of summer time.

UCodeCtrClr User Code Count Clear

5404
Clears the counts for the user codes assigned by the key operator to restrict
the use of the machine. Press [#Enter] to clear.

PM Alarm

5501 [0 to 9999/0/1 step]

0: Alarm off
1 to 9999: Alarm goes off when Value (1 to 9999) PM counter

Jam Alarm

Sets the alarm to sound for the specified jam level (document misfeeds are
not included).
5504 [0 to 3/3/1 step]
0: Zero (Off)
1: Low (2.5K jams)
2: Medium (3K jams)
3: High (6K jams)

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Error Alarm DFU

5505
Sets the error alarm level.
[0to255/30/100 copies per step]

5507 Supply Alarm

Switches the control call on/off for the paper

supply. DFU
0: Off, 1: On
5507 001 Paper Supply Ala(rm) 0: No alarm.
1: Sets the alarm to sound for the specified
number transfer sheets for each paper size
(A3, A4, B4, B5, DLT, LG, LT, HLT)

When switched on this function informs the

@Remote supply center that the
5507 004 MaintenanceKit A
maintenance kit requires servicing.
[OFF/ON]

When switched on this function informs the

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@Remote supply center that the toner
5507 009 Cartridge Alarm
cartridge is almost empty (near-end).
[OFF/ON]

5507 128 Interval: Others The Paper Supply Call Level: nn SPs
specify the paper control call interval for the
5507 132 Interval: A3
referenced paper sizes. DFU
5507 133 Interval: A4 [00250 to 10000/1000/1 Step]

5507 134 Interval: A5

5507 141 Interval: B4

5507 142 Interval: B5

5507 160 Interval: DLT

5507 164 Interval: LG

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5507 166 Interval: LT

5507 172 Interval: HLT

SC/Alarm Setting

Determines whether an SC call is issued when an SC error occurs while

5515 either CSS or @Remote is enabled:
[0 to 1/1/1]
1: An SC call is issued when an SC error occurs.
0: An SC call is not issued when an SC error occurs.

Memory Clear
5801
Resets NVRAM data to the default settings. Before executing any of these
SP codes, print an SMC Report.

5801 001 All Initializes items 2 to 15 below.

Initializes all registration settings for the engine and

5801 002 Eng Memory Clr
process settings.

Initializes default system settings, SCS (System

5801 003 SCS Control Service) settings, operation display
coordinates, and ROM update information.

Initializes the image file system.

5801 004 IMH
(IMH: Image Memory Handler)

Initializes the automatic delete time setting for stored

5801 005 MCS documents.
(MCS: Memory Control Service)

Initializes the printer defaults, programs registered,

5801 008 PRT the printer SP bit switches, and the printer CSS
counter.

Deletes the Netfile (NFA) management files and

5801 010 WebService
thumbnails, and initializes the Job login ID.

G176/G177/G176L 5-18 SM
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Netfiles: Jobs to be printed from the document server

using a PC and the DeskTopBinder software

Initializes the system defaults and interface settings

(IP addresses also), the SmartNetMonitor for Admin
5801 011 NCS settings, WebStatusMonitor settings, and the
TELNET settings.
(NCS: Network Control Service)

5801 014 DCS Setting Initializes the DCS (Delivery Control Service) settings.

Initializes the UCS (User Information Control Service)

5801 015 Clr UCS Setting
settings.

Initializes the MIRS (Machine Information Report

5801 016 MIRS Setting
Service) settings.

Initializes the CCS (Certification and Charge-control

5801 017 CCS
Service) settings.

5801 018 SRM Initializes information in non-volatile RAM.

5801 019 LCS Setting Initializes information in non-volatile RAM.

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Free Run

The machine performs a free run.

5802 Press [#Enter] to start.
Press [#Enter] to stop.
Please note that the machine will not stop immediately after the [#Enter] key
is pressed.

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Input check
5803
Displays signals received from sensors and switches.
SP Modes other than those listed in this table, are not used in the machine.

Operation Panel Component Name

5803 001 Front Cover Front cover safety switch

5803 002 Main Moter CLK Main Motor Lock

5803 003 PollyMoter CLK Polygon Motor Lock

5803 005 Duplex Cover Duplex Unit cover switch

5803 006 Duplex UnitSet Duplex Unit

5803 007 Fuser UnitSet Fusing Unit

New Fusing Unit Detection

Note: The fusing unit included in maintenance kit
5803 008 Fuser New has a detection sensor. This SP displays the signal
received from new fusing unit after it has been
replaced.

5803 011 Paper Full Sens Paper Overflow Sensor

5803 016 Regist Sens Registration Sensor

5803 017 Exit Sens Paper Exit Sensor

5803 018 Dplx Turn Sens Duplex Inverter Sensor

5803 019 Dplx Ent Sens Duplex Entrance Sensor

5803 020 Dplx Exit Sens Duplex Exit Sensor

5803 021 Mlt PaperEnd Bypass paper sensor

5803 022 Tray1 PaperEnd Paper end sensor, Standard Tray

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5803 023 Tray1 PSize Paper size switch, Standard tray

5803 024 Tray1 RestSens Remaining paper sensor-Standard tray

5803 026 Tray2 PaperEnd Paper end sensor, 1st Opt. Paper Tray

5803 029 Tray3 PaperEnd Paper end sensor, 2nd Opt. Paper Tray

5803 030 Tray3 PSize Paper size switch, 2nd Opt. Paper Tray

5803 031 Tray3 RestSens Remaining paper sensor, 2nd Opt. Paper Tray

5803 032 No2 Carry Sens Paper feed sensor, 1st Opt. Paper Tray

5803 033 No3 Carry Sens Paper feed sensor, 2nd Opt. Paper Tray

5803 034 Tray2 PSize Paper size switch, 1st Opt. Paper Tray

5803 036 Tray2 RestSens Remaining paper sensor, 1st Opt. Paper Tray

Output check
5804
Turns on electrical components individually for test purposes.

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SP Modes other than those listed in this table, are not used in the machine.

Operation Panel Component Name

5804 001 Main Motor Main Motor

5804 002 Middle CL Relay Clutch

5804 003 Regist CL Registration Clutch

5804 005 No1 CL Paper Feed Clutch

5804 006 Multi SOL Bypass Feed Clutch

5804 011 Fan High Exhaust fan

5804 012 Fan Low Exhaust fan

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5804 013 Fuser Re Fusing Lamp Relay

5804 019 Poly + LD1 Both Polygon Motor + LD 1

5804 020 LD2 Compulsion Force Test LD 2

5804 021 Poly + LD Both Polygon Motor + LD 1 + LD 2

5804 022 Polygon Motor Polygon Motor

5804 023 Pol + LD Polygon Motor and Laser Diode

5804 026 No2 CL Paper Feed Clutch-1st Opt. Paper Tray

5804 027 Bank2 Motor Paper Tray Motor-1st Opt. Paper Tray

5804 028 No3 CL Paper Feed Clutch-2nd Opt. Paper Tray

5804 029 Bank3 Motor Paper Tray Motor-2nd Opt. Paper Tray

5804 041 Dplx Mt Normal Duplex Inverter Motor-forward

5804 042 Dplx Mt Revers(e) Duplex Inverter Motor-reverse

5804 043 Dplx Mt Long Duplex Transport Motor

5804 044 Dplx Split SOL Inverter Gate Solenoid

5804 047 Charge Bias Charge Bias

5804 048 Developer Bias Developer Bias

5804 049 Transfer Plus Transfer Plus

5804 050 Transfer minus Transfer minus

Fusing Err Clr

5810
Resets an SC code for a fusing unit error.
After using this SP mode, turn the main switch off and on.

G176/G177/G176L 5-22 SM
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5811 Machine No. Sett DFU

Used to input the machine serial number. This is normally done at the
factory.

Tel. No. Setting

5812
Use these SP modes to input service and support telephone numbers. Enter
the number and press [#Enter].

Use this to input the telephone number of the CE printed on

5812 1 Service
the SP print mode printout.

Use this to input the fax number of the CE printed on the SP

5812 2 Fax Tel No.
print mode printout.

5816 Remote Service

I/F Setting

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Selects the remote service setting.
5816 001 [0 to 2 / 2 / 1 /step]
0: Remote service off
1: CSS remote service on
2: @Remote remote service on

CE Call

Performs the CE Call at the start or end of the service.

5816 002 [0 or 1 / 0 / 1 /step]
0: Start of the service
1: End of the service
NOTE: This SP is activated only when SP 5816-001 is set to 2.

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Function Flag

Enables or disables the remote service function.

5816 003
[0 to 1 / 0 / 1 /step]
0: Disabled
1: Enabled

SSL Disable

Uses or does not use the RCG certification by SSL when calling the RCG.
5816 007
[0 to 1 / 0 / 1 /step]
0: Uses the RCG certification
1: Does no use the RCG certification

RCG Connect Timeout

5816 008
Specifies the connect timeout interval when calling the RCG.
[1 to 90 / 10 / 1 second /step]

RCG Write Timeout

5816 009
Specifies the write timeout interval when calling the RCG.
[1 to 100 / 60 / 1 second /step]

RCG Read Timeout

5816 010
Specifies the read timeout interval when calling the RCG.
[1 to 100 / 60 / 1 second /step]

Port 80 Enable -

Enables/disables access via port 80 to the SOAP method.

5816 011
[0 or 1 / 0 / ]
0: Disabled
1: Enabled

5816 012 @Remote Service 1

Enables/disables @Remote service.

[0 or 1 / 1 / ]
0: Disabled, 1: Enabled

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RCG-C Registed

5816 021 This SP displays the embedded RCG installation end flag.
0: Installation not completed
1: Installation completed

RCG-C Regist Det

This SP displays the external RCG installation status.

5816 022
0: External RCG not registered
1: External RCG registered
2: Device registered

Type (N/M)

This SP displays and selects the embedded RCG connection method.

5816 023
[0 or 1 / 0 / 1 /step
0: Internet connection
1: Dial-up connection

Cert Expire Tim(ing)

5816 061 Proximity of the expiration of the certification.

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DFU

This SP setting determines if the proxy server is

used when the machine communicates with the
service center.
5816 062 Use HTTP Proxy
[0 or 1 / 0 / 1 /step]
0: HTTP Proxy not used
1: HTTP Proxy used

HTTP Proxy (Host)

This SP sets the address of the proxy server used for communication
between embedded RCG-N and the gateway. Use this SP to set up or
5816 063 display the customer proxy server address. The address is necessary to set
up embedded RCG-N.
Note: The address display is limited to 128 characters. Characters beyond
the 128 character are ignored.
This address is customer information and is not printed in the SMC report.

SM 5-25 G176/G177/G176L
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Proxy Port Number

This SP sets the port number of the proxy server used for communication
5816 064 between embedded RCG-N and the gateway. This setting is necessary to
set up embedded RCG-N.
Note: This port number is customer information and is not printed in the
SMC report.

Proxy/User Name

This SP sets the HTTP proxy certification user name.

5816 065 Note:
The length of the name is limited to 31 characters. Any character
beyond the 31st character is ignored.
This name is customer information and is not printed in the SMC report.

Proxy Password

This SP sets the HTTP proxy certification password.

5816 066
The length of the name is limited to 31 characters. Any character
beyond the 31st character is ignored.
This name is customer information and is not printed in the SMC report.

Cert: Vp State

Displays the status of the certification update.

0 The certification used by embedded RCG is set correctly.

The certification request (setAuthKey) for update has been received

1
from the GW URL and certification is presently being updated.
5816 067
The certification update is completed and the GW URL is being
2
notified of the successful update.

The certification update failed, and the GW URL is being notified of the
3
failed update.

The period of the certification has expired and new request for an
4
update is being sent to the GW URL.

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A rescue update for certification has been issued and a rescue

11
certification setting is in progress for the rescue GW connection.

The rescue certification setting is completed and the GW URL is being

12
notified of the certification update request.

The notification of the request for certification update has completed

13 successfully, and the system is waiting for the certification update
request from the rescue GW URL.

The notification of the certification request has been received from the
14
rescue GW controller, and the certification is being stored.

The certification has been stored, and the GW URL is being notified of
15
the successful completion of this event.

The storing of the certification has failed, and the GW URL is being
16
notified of the failure of this event.

The certification update request has been received from the GW URL,
the GW URL was notified of the results of the update after it was
17

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completed, but an certification error has been received, and the
rescue certification is being recorded.

The rescue certification of No. 17 has been recorded, and the GW

18
URL is being notified of the failure of the certification update.

CERT:Error

Displays a number code that describes the reason for the request for update
of the certification.

0 Normal. There is no request for certification update in progress.

5816 068

Request for certification update in progress. The current certification

1
has expired.

An SSL error notification has been issued. Issued after the certification
2
has expired.

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Notification of shift from a common authentication to an individual

3
certification.

4 Notification of a common certification without ID2.

5 Notification that no certification was issued.

6 Notification that GW URL does not exist.

5816 069 Cer Updt ID The ID of the request for certification.

5816 083 Firm Up Status Displays the status of the firmware update.

This setting determines if the firmware can be

updated, even without the HDD installed.
5816 084 Non-HDD Firm Up
0: Not allowed update
1: Allowed update

This SP setting determines if the operator can

confirm the previous version of the firmware before
the firmware update execution. If the option to
5816 085 Firm Up User Che(ck) confirm the previous version is selected, a
notification is sent to the system manager and the
firmware update is done with the firmware files
from the URL.

Allows the service technician to confirm the size of

5816 086 Firmware Size the firmware data files during the firmware update
execution.

Displays the macro version of the @Remote

5816 087 CERT: Macro Ver.
certification.

Displays the PAC version of the @Remote

5816 088 CERT: PAC Ver.
certification.

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Displays ID2 for the @Remote certification.

Spaces are displayed as underscores (_).
5816 089 CERT: ID2Code
Asteriskes (***) indicate that no @Remote
certification exists.

Displays the common name of the @Remote

certification subject. CN = the following 17 bytes.
5816 090 CERT: Subject
Spaces are displayed as underscores (_).
Asterisks (***) indicate that no DESS exists.

Displays serial number for the @Remote

5816 091 CERT: SerialNo. certification. Asterisks (***) indicate that no DESS
exists.

Displays the common name of the issuer of the

@Remote certification. CN = the following 30
5816 092 CERT: Issuer
bytes. Asteriskes (***) indicate that no DESS
exists.

Displays the start time of the period for which the

5816 093 CERT: Valid Start

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Displays the end time of the period for which the
5816 094 CERT: Valid End
current @Remote certification is enabled.

Manual Polling

25816 200 Executes manual polling. Cumin periodically polls the @Remote Gateway
by HTTPS. This is called "center polling". Use this SP at any time to poll the
@Remote supply center.

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Regist Status

Displays a number that indicates the status of the @Remote service device.
0: Neither the registered device by the embedded RCG nor embedded RCG
device is set.
1: The embedded RCG device is being set. Only Box registration is
5816 201 completed. In this status the external RCG unit cannot answer a polling
request.
2: The embedded RCG device is set. In this status the external RCG unit
cannot answer a polling request.
3: The registered device by the embedded RCG is being set. In this status
the embedded RCG device cannot be set.
4: The registered module by the embedded RCG has not started.

Allows entry of the number of the request needed

5816 202 Letter Number
for the embedded RCG device.

Executes the inquiry request to the @Remote

5816 203 Confirm Execute
GateWay URL.

Confirm Result

Displays a number that indicates the result of the inquiry executed with
SP5816 203.
0: Succeeded
1: Inquiry number error
2: Registration in progress
5816 204
3: Proxy error (proxy enabled)
4: Proxy error (proxy disabled)
5: Proxy error (Illegal user name or password)
6: Communication error
7: Certification update error
8: Other error
9: Inquiry executing

G176/G177/G176L 5-30 SM
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Confirm Place

5816 205 Displays the result of the notification sent to the device from the GW URL in
answer to the inquiry request. Displayed only when the result is registered
at the GW URL.

5816 206 Register Execute Executes Embedded RCG Registration.

Register Result

Displays a number that indicates the registration result.

0: Succeeded
2: Registration in progress
3: Proxy error (proxy enabled)
5816 207
4: Proxy error (proxy disabled)
5: Proxy error (Illegal user name or password)
6: Communication error
7: Certification update error
8: Other error
9: Registration executing

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Error Code

Displays a number that describes the error code that was issued when
either SP5816-204 or SP5816-207 was executed.

Cause Code Meaning

-11001 Chat parameter error

Illegal Modem
5816 208 -11002 Chat execution error
Parameter

-11003 Unexpected error

Inquiry, registration attempted without

-12002
acquiring device status.
Operation Error,
Incorrect Setting Attempted registration without execution
-12003 of an inquiry and no previous
registration.

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Attempted setting with illegal entries for

-12004
certification and ID2.

Attempted dial up overseas without the

-2385 correct international prefix for the
telephone number.

-2387 Not supported at the Service Center

-2389 Database out of service

-2390 Program out of service

Error Caused by -2391 Two registrations for same device

Response from GW
-2392 Parameter error
URL
-2393 External RCG not managed

-2394 Device not managed

-2395 Box ID for External RCG is illegal

-2396 Device ID for External RCG is illegal

-2397 Incorrect ID2 format

-2398 Incorrect request number format

Releases the machine from its embedded RCG

5816 209 Instl Clear
setup.

5816 250 Comm Log Print Prints the communication log.

Note: The proxy number, user name, and password comprise proprietary customer
information required by the service technician to do the necessary settings for Cumin-N. To
prevent unauthorized access this information, these SP settings do not appear in the SMC
report.

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5821 Remote Service A(ddress)

Sets the PI device code. After changing this

5821 1 CSS-PI Device Co(de) setting, you must switch the machine off and
on.

Sets the IP address of the RCG (Remote

Communication Gate) destination for call
5821 2 RCG IP Address
processing at the remote service center.
[00000000h to FFFFFFFFh/00000000h/

Paper Supply for DFU

An @Remote setting. Not required for service technician.

1: Bypass
5823
2: Tray 1
3: Tray 2
4: Tray 3
5: Tray 4

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NVRAMUpload

Uploads the UP and SP mode data (except for counters and the serial
5824
number) from NVRAM on the control board to a flash memory card.
While using this SP mode, always keep the front cover open. This prevents
a software module accessing the NVRAM during the upload.

NVRAMDownload
5825
Downloads the content of a flash memory card to the NVRAM on the control
board.

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Network

5828 This machine supports both Internet Protocols IPv4 and IPv6. IPv6 is the next
generation protocol designed by the IETF to replace IPV4. IPv6 adds many
improvements such as routing and network auto-configuration.

This SP allows you to confirm and reset the IPv4 address

for Ethernet and a wireless LAN (802.11b):
5828 001 IPv4 Address aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
For example, if the 8-bit entry is "192.168.000.001" this is
read "0C0A80001h"

This SP allows you to confirm and reset the IPv4 subnet

mask for Ethernet and a wireless LAN (802.11b):
IPv4 Subnet
5828 002 aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
Mask
For example, if the 8-bit entry is "255.255.255.00" this is
read "FFFFFF00h".

This SP allows you to confirm and reset the IPv4 default

gateway used by the network for Ethernet and wireless
LAN (802.11b):
5828 003 IPv4 DefaultGate
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
For example, if the 8-bit entry is "192.169.000.001" this is
read "0C0A80001h"

This SP code allows you confirm and change the setting

that determines whether the IP address is used with
DHCP on an Ethernet or wireless (802.11b) LAN network.
5828 006 DHCP
[0~1/1/0]
0: Not used (manual setting)
1: Used

This SP allows you to confirm the IPv4 address that was

used when the machine started up with DHCP. For
5828 021 ActIPv4Add
example, if the the setting of the the IPv4 address is
"0C0A80001h " this is displayed as "192.169.000.001".

5828 045 Bi Direct Centro Enables and disables the Centro communication.

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[0to1/1]
0:Off, 1: On

Enables and disables bi-directional communication on the

parallel connection between the machine and a computer.
5828 050 1284 Compatible [0~1/1]
0:Off
1: On

Disables and enables the ECP feature (1284 Mode) for

data transfer.
5828 052 ECP [0~1/1]
0: Disabled
1: Enabled

Switches job spooling spooling on and off.

5828 065 Job Spool
0: No spooling 1: Spooling enabled

This SP determines whether the job interrupted at power

off is resumed at the next power on. This SP operates only
5828 066 HD job Clear when SP5828 065 is set to 1.

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1: Resumes printing spooled jog.

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0: Clears spooled job.

This SP determines whether job spooling is enabled or

disabled for each protocol. This is a 8-bit setting.

0 LPR 4 BMLinks (Japan Only)

5828 069 JobSpool Protocl
1 FTP (Not Used) 5 DIPRINT

2 IPP 6 Reserved (Not Used)

3 SMB 7 Reserved (Not Used)

Disables or enables Telnet operation. If this SP is

disabled, the Telnet port is closed.
5828 090 TELNET [0~1/1]
0: Disable
1: Enable

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Disables or enables the Web operation.

[0~1/1]
5828 091 Web
0: Disable
1: Enable

This is the IPv6 local address referenced on the Ethernet

or wireless LAN (802.11b) in the format:
"Link-Local address" + "Prefix Length"
5828 145 ActIPv6LinkLocal The IPv6 address consists of a total 128 bits configured in
8 blocks of 16 bits each. These notations can be
abbreviated. See "Note: IPV6 Addresses " below this
table.

5828 147 ActIPv6Sttles1

These SPs are the IPv6 stateless addresses (1 to 5)
5828 149 ActIPv6Sttles2 referenced on the Ethernet or wireless LAN (802.11b) in
the format:
5828 151 ActIPv6Sttles3
"Stateless Address" + "Prefix Length"

5828 153 ActIPv6Sttles4 The IPv6 address consists of a total 128 bits configured in
8 blocks of 16 bits each.
5828 155 ActIPv6Sttles5

This SP is the IPv6 manually set address referenced on

the Ethernet or wireless LAN (802.11b) in the format:
IPv6Manual "Manual Set Address" + "Prefix Length"
5828 156
Address The IPv6 address consists of a total 128 bits configured in
8 blocks of 16 bits each. These notations can be
abbreviated. See "Note: IPV6 Addresses" below this table.

This SP is the IPv6 gateway address referenced on the

Ethernet or wireless LAN (802.11b). The IPv6 address
5828 158 IPv6 Gateway consists of a total 128 bits configured in 8 blocks of 16 bits
each. These notations can be abbreviated. See "Note:
IPV6 Addresses " below this table.

Enables or disables the IPv6 Stateless Auto setting on the

IPv6 Statelss
5828 161 Ethernet or wireless LAN (802.11b).
Auto
0: Off, 1: On

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Note: IPV6 Addresses

Ethernet and the Wireless LAN (802.11b) reference the IPV6 "Link-Local address + Prefix
Length". The IPV6 address consists of 128 bits divided into 8 blocks of 16 bits:
aaaa:bbbb:cccc:dddd:eeee:ffff:gggg:hhhh:
The prefix length is inserted at the 17th byte (Prefix Range: 0x0~0x80). The initial setting is
0x40(64).
For example, the data:
2001123456789012abcdef012345678940h
is expressed:
2001:1234:5678:9012:abcd:ef01:2345:6789: prefixlen 64
However, the actual IPV6 address display is abbreviated according to the following rules.
Rules for Abbreviating IPV6 Addresses
1. The IPV6 address is expressed in hexadecimal delmited by colons (:) with the
following characters:
0123456789abcdefABCDEF
2. A colon is inserted as a delimiter every 4th hexadecimal character.
fe80:0000:0000:0000:0207:40ff:0000:340e
3. The notations can be abbreviated by elminating zeros where the MSB and digits
following the MSB are zero. The example in "2" above, then, becomes:
fe80:0:0:0207:40ff:0:340e

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4. Sections where only zeros exist can be abbreviated with double colons (::). This
abbreviation can be done also where succeeding sections contain only zeros (but this
can be done only at one point in the address). The example in "2" and "3" above then
becomes: fe80::207:40ff:0:340e (only the first null sets zero digits are abbreviated as
"::")
-or-
fe80:0:0:0:207:40ff::340e (only the last null set before "340e" is abbreviated as "::")

HDD Init.
5832
Initializes the hard disk and clears all data. Use this only if there is a hard disk
error.

Prog Checksum
5837
Displays the checksum for the engine firmware.

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5840 IEEE 802.11b

Channel Max

5840 006 Sets the maximum range of the bandwidth for the wireless LAN. This
bandwidth setting varies for different countries.
[1 to 14/1]

Channel Min

5840 007 Sets the minimum range of the bandwidth for operation of the wireless LAN.
This bandwidth setting varies for different countries.
[1 to 14/1]

WEP key number

Determines how the initiator (SBP-2) handles subsequent login requests.

[00 to 11/00/1]
5840 011 Note: There are four settings (binary numbers): 00, 01, 10, 11. These
settings are possible only after the wireless LAN card has been installed.
00: 1st key. If the initiator receives another login request while logging in, the
request is refused.
01, 10, 11: 2nd, 3rd, 4th keys are "Reserved".

NFA analysis DFU Netfile Analysis

Bit Groups

0 System & other groups (LSB)

1 Capture related
This is a debugging tool. It sets
5842 the debugging output mode of 2 Certification related
each Net File process.
3 Address book related
Bit SW 0011 1111
4 Machine management related

5 Output related (printing, delivery)

6 Repository related

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5844 USB

Transfer Rate
001
Sets the speed for USB data transmission.
[Full Speed or Auto Change]

Vendor ID

002 Sets the vendor ID:

Initial Setting: 0x05A Ricoh Company
[0x0000 to 0xFFFF/1] (DFU)

Product ID
003
Sets the product ID.
[0x0000 to 0xFFFF/1] (DFU)

Device Release No.

Sets the device release number of the BCD (binary coded decimal) display.
004
[0000 to 9999/1] (DFU)
Enter as a decimal number. NCS converts the number to hexadecimal

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number recognized as the BCD.

Delivery Srv
5845
Provides items for delivery server settings.

Determines the time interval between retries before

the machine returns to standby after an error occurs
5845 003 Retry Interval during an image transfer with the delivery scanner
or SMTP server.
[60 to 900/300/1]

Determines the number of retries before the

machine returns to standby after an error occurs
5845 004 No. of Retries during an image transfer with the delivery or SMTP
server.
[0 to 99/3/1]

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5845 022 InstantTrans Off

Switches instant transmission off/on.

[0 to 1/1/1]
0: Off. Instant transmission not possible with network setting errors.
1: On. Instant transmission possible with network setting errors.
Note:
The machine will continue to transmit over the network, even if the
network settings are incorrect. (This causes multiple errors, of course.)
With this SP off, the machine will stop communicating with the network
if the settings are wrong. This reduces the amount of spurious network
traffic caused by errors due to incorrect settings.

5846 UCS Setting

AddB Media

Displays the location of the address book currently in use.

0: Not specified
5846 043
1: SD Card Slot 1
2: SD Card Slot 2
20: HDD
30: None

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Init All Set&Dir Initialize Address Book Settings & Directories

The SP clears all the setting information managed in UCS and address
book information (local, delivery, LDAP) and restores these settings to their
default values. Use this SP to initial the account information (user codes
and passwords) for system managers and users as well.
Note:
Be sure to cycle the machine off and on after you execute this SP code.
5846 046 Once this SP has been executed, a message on the screens of
applications that use the address book will prompt users that the
address book is being updated. This prevents the machine from issuing
SC870.
The machine initializes to determine if the address book is stored on the
HDD or on an SD card. In order for the machine to determine whether
to recognize an address book on the HDD or the SD card, the machine
must be cycled off and on once more to determine whether the machine
should recognize the address book on the HDD or the SD card.

Init Local Add B

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5846 047
Clears all of the address information from the local address book of a
machine managed with UCS.

Init All Dir

5846 050 Clears everything (including users codes) in the directory information
managed by UCS. However, the accounts and passwords of the system
administrators are not deleted.

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Search Option

This SP uses bit switches to set up the fuzzy search options for the UCS
local address book.

Bit Meaning

0 Checks both upper/lower case characters

1
5846 060
2 Japan Only

4 --- Not Used ---

5 --- Not Used ---

6 --- Not Used ---

7 --- Not Used ---

Complexity Opt1

Use this SP to set the conditions for password entry to access the local
address book. Specifically, this SP limits the password entry to upper case
and sets the length of the password.
5846 062
[0 to 32/1]
Note:
This SP does not normally require adjustment.
This SP is enabled only after the system administrator has set up a
group password policy to control access to the address book.

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Complexity Opt 2

Use this SP to set the conditions for password entry to access the local
address book. Specifically, this SP limits the password entry to lower case
and defines the length of the password.
5846 063
[0 to 32/1]
Note:
This SP does not normally require adjustment.
This SP is enabled only after the system administrator has set up a
group password policy to control access to the address book.

Complexity Opt 3

Use this SP to set the conditions for password entry to access the local
address book. Specifically, this SP limits the password entry to numbers and
5846 064 defines the length of the password.
[0 to 32/1]
Note: This SP does not normally require adjustment. It is enabled only after
the system administrator has set up a group password policy to control
access to the address book.

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Complexity Opt 4

Use this SP to set the conditions for password entry to access the local
address book. Specifically, this SP limits the password entry to symbols and
5846 065 defines the length of the password.
[0to32/1]
Note: This SP does not normally require adjustment. It is enabled only after
the system administrator has set up a group password policy to control
access to the address book.

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5848 WebService

5848 004 ac:ud

Switches access control on and off.
5848 009 ac:jc
0000: OFF, 0001: ON

5848 011 ac:dm

Log Type:Job 1 DFU

5848 210
[0 to 0xFFFFFFFF/0/1]

Log Type:Job 2 DFU

5848 211
[0 to 0xFFFFFFFF/0/1]

Log Type Access DFU

5848 212
[0 to 0xFFFFFFFF/0/1]

5848 213 PrimarySrv DFU

5848 214 Secondary Srv DFU

Note: These SP codes are for display
StartTime DFU
only; they cannot be changed.
5848 215
[0 to 0xFFFFFFFF/0/1]

IntervalTime DFU
5848 216
[1 to 100/1/1]

Timing DFU

[0 to 2/0/1]
5848 217
0: Transmission off
1: Transmission 1 by 1
2: Periodic transmission

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Installation Date
5849
Displays or prints the installation date of the machine.

Determines whether the installation date is printed

on the printout for the total counter.
5849 002 Switch to Print [0 to 1/1]
0: No Print
1: Print

The Counter Clear Day has been changed to

Installation Date or Inst. Date.
5849 003 Total Counter
0: Japan
1: Outside Japan

Bluetooth
5851 0: Public
1: Private

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Remote Update

Allow ROM Update from Remote Source

When set to 1 allows reception of firmware data via the local port (IEEE 1284)
5856 during a remote ROM update. This setting is reset to zero after the machine is
cycled off and on.
[0~1 / 0 / 1]
0: Not allowed
1: Allowed

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5857 Save Debug Log

On/Off

Switches on the debug log feature. The debug log cannot be captured until
5857 001 this feature is switched on.
[0 to 1/1]
0: OFF
1: ON

Save to SD
5857 006
Saves the debug log of the input SC number in memory to SD card.

Erase SD Log

Erases all debug logs on the SD Card. If the card contains only debugging
5857 012
files generated by an event specified by SP5858, the files are erased when
SP5857 010 or 011 is executed.
To enable this SP, the machine must be cycled off and on.

FreeSpaceonSD
5857 013
Displays the amount of space available on the SD card.

SD to SD (4MB)
5857 014
Copies the last 4MB of the log (written directly to the card from shared
memory) onto an SD card.

SD to SD (Any)
5857 015
This SP copies the log on an SD card (the file that contains the information
written directly from shared memory) to a log specified by key number.

Make SD LogFile
5857 017
This SP creates a 4 MB file to store a log on an SD card.

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Debug Save When

5858
These SPs select the content of the debugging information to be saved to
the destination. Refer to Section 4 for a list of SC error codes.

Stores SC codes generated by copier engine

5858 001 EngineSC Error
errors.

Stores SC codes generated by GW controller

5858 002 SystemSC Error
errors.

5858 003 Any SC Error [0 to 65535/0/1]

5858 004 Jam Stores jam errors.

5859 LogSaveKey No.

5859 001 Key 1

5859 002 Key 2

5859 003 Key 3

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5859 004 Key 4
These SPs allow you to set up to 10 keys for log
5859 005 Key 5 files for functions that use common memory on the
controller board.
5859 006 Key 6
[-9999999 to 9999999/0/1]
5859 007 Key 7

5859 008 Key 8

5859 009 Key 9

5859 010 Key 10

SM 5-47 G176/G177/G176L
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5860 SMTP/POP3/IMAP

5860 002 SMTP SW Port No. Input the SMTP server port number

SMTP authentication enable/disable.

[0-1/0/2]
5860 003 SMTP Auth
0: Disable
1: Enable

Encryption mode for SMTP authentication

enable/disable (Only valid if 5860 3 is set to
enable)
5860 006 SMTP Auth Encryp [0-2/0/1]
0: Automatic
1: No encryption
2: Encrypt

Enable/disable POP before SMTP. If the SMTP

server does not have authentication, you can
enable POP before SMTP, them POP
5860 007 POP Before SMTP authentication is available (SP 5860 13)
[0-1/0/1]
0: Disable
1: Enable

When using POP before SMTP, this SP mode

determines the maximum wait time between
5860 008 POP to SMTP Wait POP authentication and connection with SMTP.
Communication stops if this time is exceeded.
[0-3000/300]

This SP specifies POP3 protocol or switches off

receiving.
0: No receiving
5860 009 Rcv Protocol
1: POP3
2: IMAP4
3: SMTP

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5860 SMTP/POP3/IMAP

If POP before SMTP is enabled, then you can

use this SP to enable or disable encryption
mode for POP authentication.
5860 013 POP Auth Encrypt [0-2/0/1]
0: Automatic
1: No encryption
2: Encrypt

5860 014 POP Srv Port No. Input the POP server port number

This SP sets the number of the IMAP4 server

5860 015 IMAP Srv Port No port.
[1~65535/143/1]

This SP sets the number of the port that receives

5860 016 SMTP Rcv Port No SMTP mail.
[1~65535/25/1]

This SP sets the timing for mail received at

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regular intervals.
5860 017 Receive Interval [2~1440/3/1 min.]
Note: Setting this SP to "0" switches off receiving
mail at timed intervals.

This SP setting determines whether received mail

is stored on the server.
0: Received mail not stored
5860 019 Mail Keep Setting
1: All received mail stored
2: Stores only mail that generated errors during
receiving

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5860 SMTP/POP3/IMAP

ParMail RectOut

[1 to 168/72/1]
5860 020
Sets the amount of time to wait before saving a mail that breaks up during
reception. The received mail is discarded if the remaining portion of the mail is
not received during this prescribed time.

MDN Res RFC2298

Determines whether RFC2298 compliance is switched on for MDN reply mail.

5860 021
[0 to 1/1]
0: No
1: Yes

SMTPAut FieldRep

Determines whether the FROM item of the mail header is switched to the
5860 022 validated account after the SMTP server is validated.
[0 to 1/1]
0: No. From item not switched.
1: Yes. From item switched.

SMTP Auth Direct

Occasionally, all SMTP certifications may fail with SP5860 006 set to "2" to
enable encryption during SMTP certification for the SMTP server. This can
occur if the SMTP server does not meet RFC standards. In such cases you
can use this SP to set the SMTP certification method directly. However, this
5860 025
SP can be used only after SP5860 003 has been set to "1" (On).
Bit0: LOGIN
Bit1: PLAIN
Bit2: CRAM_MD5
Bit3: DIGEST_MD5
Bit4 to Bit 7: Not Used

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E-Mail Report
5866
This SP controls operation of the email notification function.

Disables and re-enables the email notification feature.

[0~1/0/1]
5866 001 E-Mail Validity
0: Enable
1: Disable

Disables and re-enables the addition of a date field to

5866 005 ForceDateField the email notification.
[0~1/0/1]

5869 RAM Disk Setting

This SP enables and disables email sending and receiving. This setting
determines the size of the RAM disk (MB) that the machine uses to manage
email sending and receiving.
5869 001
[0 to 1/0/1]
0: Use. Allocates 46 MB for sending and 8 MB for receiving.
1: Do not use

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Adjusts the RAM Disk size for the PDL storage.
5869 002
[0 to 255 / 4 / 1]

Common KeyInfo W(riting)

Writes to flash ROM the common proof for validating the device for
@Remote specifications.
5870 Note:
These SP settings are required to connect @Remote or must also be
set after the board is replaced.
Even if @Remote is not connected, these settings are used for Web
validation, so at least SP5870 003 must be enabled.

5870 001 Writing Writes the authentication data (used for NRS) in the memory.

5870 003 Initialize Initializes the authentication data in the memory.

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SDCardAppliMove
5873
Allows you to move applications from one SD card another. For more,
please refer to the "SD Card Application Move section.

5873 001 MoveExec Executes the move from one SD card to another.

5873 002 UndoExec This is an undo function. It cancels the previous execution.

Security Clear DFU

5876
This SP code clears all security data, only security data in the NCS area, or
only security data in the UCS area.

5876 001 All Clear

5876 011 Clear NCS Sec.

Clr UCS
5876 015
Sercurity

Option Setup Data Overwrite Security (DOS) Setup

5878
Press [#Enter] to initialize the Data Overwrite Security option.

ROM update
5886
The setting of this SP allows or prohibits updating the ROM.
0:Yes, 1:No

GetSDCounter

5887 This SP outputs a text file ( .txt) that lists the counts for the application SD card
inserted into the SD service slot. Before executing this SP, you must first create
a folder entitled "SD_COUNTER" in the root directory of the SD card.

G176/G177/G176L 5-52 SM
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Test Print
5902
Prints the test pattern that you selected with SP 2902.

1 Sheet Test
5902 001
Prints one test pattern

Cont Test
5902 002
Prints consecutive copies of the test pattern

Plug / Play

Sets the brand name and the production name for Windows Plug & Play.
5907 This information is stored in NVRAM. If the NVRAM is defective or has been
replaced, these names should be registered again.
To set the plug and play model name, enter the model number, and then
press [#Enter].

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5930 Meter Charge

Meter Charge

Switches the meter-click charge mode on and off.

[No], [Yes]
Important: Turn the main switch off/on after changing this setting.
No: Meter charge mode disabled (default). This setting is for machines were
the operator is responsible for replacing the AIO and the Maintenance Kit.
Alert messages are displayed on the operation panel when the AIO
or PM parts reach the limit of their yield.
5930 001
The PM counter resets automatically after the user replaces the
fusing unit.
Yes: Meter charge mode enabled. This setting is for machines where the
service technician has responsibility for servicing the machine.
Alert messages are not displayed when the AIO or PM parts reach
the limits of their yield.
Pressing the [Menu] button displays the meter charge count.
The service technician must reset the PM counter after completing
machine maintenance.

M C Display

Switches the PM alerts on and off.

[No], [Yes]
No: Maintenance Kit alerts will not display.
5930 002 Yes: Maintenance Kit alerts will display.
Important:
The setting of SP5930 002 is ignored unless SP5930 001 is set to
"Yes".
In order for the PM alerts to display both SP5930 001 and SP5930 002
must be set to "Yes".

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Pcon. Life Alert

This SP switches the near-end and end alerts on/off for the service life of
the OPC (not toner), based on the accumulated operation time of the main
motor.
Note: "Pcon" (photoconductor) means OPC drum.
[No], [Yes]
5930 003
No: Near-end and end alerts will not display.
Yes: Near-end and end alerts will display.
Important:
The setting of SP5930 003 is ignored unless SP5930 001 is set to
"Yes".
In order for the OPC alerts to display (near-end, end of service life) for
the AIO, both SP5930 001 and SP5930 003 must be set to "Yes".

5990 SP Print Mode

5990 001 All (Data List)

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5990 002 SP (Mode Data Li(st)

5990 004 Logging Data Prints the summary sheet for the item
selected.
5990 005 Diagnostic Repor(t)

5990 006 Non-Default

5990 007 NIB Summary

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SP7-xxx: Data Log

Operation Time

Displays the total number of engine rotation cycles made so far.

7001 Note:
One cycle is calculated as 3.9 sec. of drum rotation.
However, this counter also includes idle rotations.
This counter is not reset at PM.

Displays the total number of service calls that

7401 SC Counter have occurred.
Display range: 0000 to 9999

7403 Latest10SCLog

7403 001 Latest

7403 002 Latest 1

7403 003 Latest 2

7403 004 Latest 3

7403 005 Latest 4 Displays the most recent service calls

successive groups of 10.
7403 006 Latest 5

7403 007 Latest 6

7403 008 Latest 7

7403 009 Latest 8

7403 010 Latest 9

Displays the total number of jams.

7502 Total Jam
Display range: 0000 to 9999

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Jam Location

Displays the total number of jams by location.

A Paper Late error occurs when the paper fails to activate the sensor at
the precise time. A Paper Lag paper jam occurs when the paper remains
at the sensor for longer than the prescribed time.
Display range: 0000 to 9999

Error No. Error

1 At Power On

17 Off-1 VerticalSN

18 Off-2 VerticalSN

19 Off-RegistBypass

20 Off-Regist Tray1

7504 21 Off-Regist Tray2

22 Off-Regist Tray3

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23 Off-RegistDuplex

24 On-Regist SN

25 Off-Exit SN

32 On-Exit SN

49 Off-Duplex Exit

50 On- Duplex Exit

51 Off-Dup Inverter

52 On- Dup Inverter

53 Off-Duplex Exit

54 On- Duplex Exit

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7506 Paper Size

7506 006 A5 LEF

7506 044 HLT LEF

7506 133 A4 SEF

7506 134 A5 SEF

7506 142 B5 SEF Displays the total number of jams by paper size

7506 164 LG SEF

7506 166 LT SEF

7506 172 HLT SEF

7506 255 Others

Jam History

Displays the copy jam history in groups of 10, starting with the most recent
10 jams. Display contents are as follows:
7507
CODE is the SP7-504-nnn number.
SIZE is the ASAP paper size (hexadecimal).
TOTAL is the total jam error count (SP7-003)
DATE is the date the jams occurred.

7507 001 Latest Sample Display:

CODE: 007
7507 002 Latest 1
TOTAL: 0000334
7507 003 Latest 2

7507 004 Latest 3

7507 005 Latest 4

7507 006 Latest 5

7507 007 Latest 6

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7507 008 Latest 7

7507 009 Latest 8

7507 010 Latest 9

Paper Size Code (hex) Paper Size Code (hex)

A4 LEF 05 B4 SEF 8D

A5 LEF 06 B5 SEF 8E

B5 LEF 0E DLT SEF A0

LT LEF 26 LG SEF A4

HLT LEF 2C LT SEF A6

A3 SEF 84 HLT SEF AC

A4 SEF 85 Others FF

A5 SEF 86

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PM Counter

Displays the PM counter. This is not a page counter. It estimates the page
7803
count using the engine rotation cycle count. It counts up one page when the
engine has made the average number of rotations that is required for one
page of a three-page job.

7803 001 Paper

7803 002 Transfer Rol(ler)

7803 003 Paper Feed Rol(ler)

7803 004 Fusing Unit

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PM Counter Reset
7804
Resets the PM counter. To reset, press [#Enter].

7804 001 Paper

7804 002 Transfer Rol(ler)

7804 003 Paper Feed Rol(ler)

7804 004 Fusing Unit

SC/Jam Clear
7807
Resets the SC and jam counters. To reset, press [#Enter].
Note: This SP does not reset the jam history counter: SP7-507

DiagResult
7832
Press [#Enter] to display a list of error codes. Nothing is displayed if no
errors have occurred.

TotalMemorySize
7836
Displays the memory capacity of the controller system.

7901 Assert Info

7901 001 File Name

Records the location where a problem is detected in the
7901 002 # of Lines program. The data stored in this SP is used for problem
analysis.
7901 003 Location

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7910 ROM No.

7910 001 System

7910 002 Engine

7910 013 Duplex

7910 018 NIB

7910 132 Netware Opt.

7910 150 RPCS

7910 151 PS

7910 158 PCL

7910 159 PCLXL

7910 180 FONT

7910 181 FONT1

7910 182 FONT2

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7910 183 FONT3

7910 200 Factory

7910 202 Net File

7910 204 Printer

7910 209 Test Suite

7910 210 MIB

7910 211 Web System

7910 213 SDK1

7910 214 SDK2

7910 215 SDK3

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7911 Firmware Version

7910 001 System

7910 002 Engine

7910 013 Duplex

7910 018 NIB

7910 132 Netware Opt.

7910 150 RPCS

7910 151 PS

7910 158 PCL

7910 159 PCLXL

7910 180 FONT

7910 181 FONT1

7910 182 FONT2

7910 183 FONT3

7910 200 Factory

7910 202 Net File

7910 204 Printer

7910 209 Test Suite

7910 210 MIB

7910 211 WebSystem

7910 213 SDK1

7910 214 SDK2

7910 215 SDK3

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7931 Cartridge info

Displays information about the cartridge.

Returns a value of "0" if the number stored in the cartridge is not
recognized.
This is information on the AIO ID Chip so if the cartridge is not installed,
if the AIO is not set properly, or if the front door is open, no value will be
displayed because the machine cannot communicate with the AIO.

7931 001 Machine ID Identification number of the machine (Model Name)

7931 002 Version Cartridge version number

Acquires value at "01H" on the AIO ID chip and for the

OEM brand displays:
1: Ricoh
7931 003 Brand ID
2: NRG
3: Komachi
4: Fujitsu

Acquires value at "03H" on the AIO ID chip and

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1: DOM (Japan
7931 004 Area ID
2: NA (North America)
3: EU (Europe)
4: Asia

7931 005 Acquires value at "04H" on the AIO ID chip and for the

Kind ID
part code number displays:
1: 6K
3: 15K

Acquires value at "05H" on the AIO ID chip and

7931 006 Color ID displays "1" for the color of the toner (Black). This is the
only setting for this machine.

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Acquires value at "06H" on the AIO ID chip and

displays:
7931 007 Maintenance ID 1: Printer (no maintenance contract)
3: Accessories
99: AIO

Acquires value at "08H" on the AIO ID chip and

displays:
7931 008 New AIO
0: Normal
64: New AIO

Acquires value at "09H" on the AIO ID chip and

7931 009 Recycle Count
displays 0 to 3.

Acquires value at "0FH" on the AIO ID chip and

7931 010 EDP Code displays the toner order code. The code is a string of
ASCII characters.

Acquires values at "10H" to "17H" on the AIO ID chip

and displays an ASCII string that identifies the
manufacturer.
Note:
This data is originally entered as BCD and
7931 011 Maker ID
changes into a 16-character string in order to
convert it to ASCII.
However, only 10 bytes can be used to
communicate with the controller, so the 16 bytes
are truncated to 10 bytes.

Acquires the value at the AIO ID Chip address "2CH"

7931 012 Remaining Toner and displays "0" to "100" (the percentage of toner
remaining in the cartridge.

Acquires the value at the AIO ID Chip address "2DH"

and displays:
7931 013 Toner End
N: Toner near end
E: Toner end

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Acquires the values at the AIO ID Chip addresses

7931 014 Refill Flag "2EH" to "2FH" and displays "RF" when the cartridge
requires refilling.

Acquires the values at the AIO ID Chip addresses

"30H" to "3BH" and displays a number in the range "0"
7931 015 R:Total Counter
to "99999999". This is the total count at time of
installation.

Acquires the values at the AIO ID Chip addresses

7931 016 E:Total Counter "38H" to "33H" and displays a number in the range "0"
to "99999999". This is the total count at toner end.

Acquires the values at the AIO ID Chip addresses

"40H" to "43H" and displays a number in the range "0"
7931 017 Unit Counter to "99999999". This is the total number of pages output
by the AIO unit. Counter adds once for each sheet
output.

Acquires the values at the AIO ID Chip addresses

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7931 018 Install Date installation for the AIO unit. This setting updates
automatically through a serial interface with the
machine when the new unit is installed.

SM 5-65 G176/G177/G176L
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Acquires the values at the AIO ID Chip addresses

7931 019 Toner End Date "5CH" to "5FH" and displays Year-Month-Date when
toner end occurred.

7931 020 Conductor Time1 Acquires the values at 68H, 69H displays a number in
the range "0" to "00000000". This is the count for OPC.
7931 021 Conductor Time2
Note:
This information resides at four locations (020,
021, 022, 023. The recycle count determines
where the value is written.
7931 022 Conductor Time3 The counter increments by "1" for every 6 sec. of
drum rotation time.
To calculate the actual time in sec., multiply the
displayed value by 6.

7931 023 Conductor Time4

CartRidge Life

Displays information about the cartridge service life.

Returns a value of "0" if the number stored in the cartridge is not
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recognized.
This is information on the AIO ID Chip so if the cartridge is not installed,
if the AIO is not set properly, or if the front door is open, no value will be
displayed because the machine cannot communicate with the AIO.

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7932 001 ConductorTime The is the same information retrieved from 68H,
69H of the AIO ID Chip with SP7931 (see 7931
020to023 above), but the value displayed here
calculated with the rotation time numbers at 46H,
47H of the EEPROM (sec.)
Conductor Time. Rotation count of the OPC
presently installed.

7932 002 PreConductTime PreConduct Time. Rotation count of the

previous OPC.
Note:
The counter increments by "1" for every 6
sec. of drum rotation time.
To calculate the actual time in sec., multiply
the displayed value by 6.

Displays a 6-bit array that provides information

about toner, used toner, and OPC service life of the
cartridge presently installed in the machine.
Note: "000000" indicates "Normal". A "1" indicates

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that a change has occurred for the in the alert status
at one or more of the bit positions below.

Bit What It Means

7932 003 Cart Alert
0 Toner near-end

1 Toner end

2 Used toner near-end

3 Used toner end

4 OPC service life near-end

5 OPC service life end

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Displays a 6-bit array that provides information

about toner, used toner, and OPC service life of the
cartridge previously installed in the machine.
Note: "000000" indicates "Normal". A "1" indicates
that a change has occurred for the in the alert status
at one or more of the bit positions below.

Bit What It Means

7932 04 Pre Cart Alert
0 Toner near-end

1 Toner end

2 Used toner near-end

3 Used toner end

4 OPC service life near-end

5 OPC service life end

This is the same type of information read with

SP7931 005 from the AIO ID Chip for the cartridge
presently installed in the machine. However, this SP
7932 005 VarietyID displays the value read from 4CH of the EEPROM.
1: 3K
2: 6K
3: 15K

G176/G177/G176L 5-68 SM
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This is the same type of information read with

SP7931 005 from the AIO ID Chip for the cartridge
presently installed in the machine, but this SP
displays the value read from 4CH of the EEPROM
7932 006 Pre VarietyID for the previously installed cartridge.
1: 3K
2: 6K
3: 15K
4: 20K

This SP saves the rotation count (sec.) for the OPC

when a re-filled cartridge is detected. When a
re-filled cartridge is detected, the value for the OPC
rotation count is copied from the AIO ID Chip and
saved this SP.
Note:
If the cartridge is not installed, if the AIO is not
7932 007 RFConductTime
set properly, or if the front door is open, no value
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communicate with the AIO.
The counter increments by "1" for every 6 sec.
of drum rotation time.
To calculate the actual time in sec., multiply the
displayed value by 6.

SM 5-69 G176/G177/G176L
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This SP displays the length of the service life that

remains for the OPC.
The value is read from the AIO ID Chip.
The number displayed indicates as a
percentage the amount of time remaining for the
OPC based on the number of drum rotations.
7932 008 RemainingCart If the cartridge is not installed, if the AIO is not
set properly, or if the front door is open, no value
will be displayed because the machine cannot
communicate with the AIO.
Important Note: This SP reads only the engine
information. This information is not sent to the
controller.

7993 Total counter

Displays the engine total counter. It counts up for all prints, including service
reports.

G176/G177/G176L 5-70 SM
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SP8XXX: Data Log 2

The SPs in this group are prefixed with a letter that indicates the mode of operation. The
mode of operation is referred to as an application. Before reading the Group 8 Service
Tables, make sure that you understand what these prefixes mean.

Prefix Application What It Means

Grand total of the items counted for all applications (C, F,

T: Total
P, etc.).

Totals (pages, jobs, etc.) executed for each application

P: Print
when the job was not stored on the document server.

Other applications (external network applications, etc.).

Refers to network applications such as Web Image
O: Other
Monitor. Utilities developed with the SDK (Software
Development Kit) are also counted.

Group 8 SP codes are limited to 17 characters, forced by the necessity of displaying them
on the small LCDs of printers and faxes that also use these SPs.

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All of the Group 8 SPs are reset with SP5 801 1 Memory All Clear.

8381 T:2-2-01 These SPs count the number of pages printed by the customer.
The counter for the application used for storing the pages
8384 P:2-2-01
increments.
8387 O:2-2-01 [0 to 9999999/0/1]

When the A3/DLT double count function is switched on with SP5104, 1 A3/DLT page is
counted as 2.
When several documents are merged for a print job, the number of pages stored are
counted for the application that stored them.
These counters are used primarily to calculate charges on use of the machine, so the
following pages are not counted as printed pages:
Blank pages in a duplex printing job.
Reports printed to confirm counts.

SM 5-71 G176/G177/G176L
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All reports done in the service mode (service summaries, engine maintenance reports,
etc.)
Test prints for machine image adjustment.
Error notification reports.
Partially printed pages as the result of a jam.

T:2-2-02 Large Size Pages Printed

8391
These SPs count pages printed on paper sizes A3/DLT and larger.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

T:2-2-04 Total Duplex Pages Printed

8411 This SP counts the amount of paper (front/back counted as 1 page) used for
duplex printing. Last pages printed only on one side are not counted.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

T:2-2-05 Total Simplex/Duplex Pages

8421 These SPs count by binding and combine, and n-Up settings the number of
pages processed for printing. This is the total for all applications.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

P: 2-2-05 Total Simplex/Duplex Pages

8424 These SPs count by binding and combine, and n-Up settings the number of
pages processed for printing by the printer application.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

O: 2-2-05 Total Simplex/Duplex Pages

8427 These SPs count by binding and combine, and n-Up settings the number of
pages processed for printing by Other applications
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

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842x 1 Simplex> Duplex

842x 4 Simplex Combine

842x 5 Duplex Combine

842x 6 2> 2 pages on 1 side (2-Up)

842x 7 4> 4 pages on 1 side (4-Up)

842x 8 6> 6 pages on 1 side (6-Up)

842x 9 8> 8 pages on 1 side (8-Up)

842x 10 9> 9 pages on 1 side (9-Up)

842x 11 16> 16 pages on 1 side (16-Up)

842x 12 Booklet

842x 13 Magazine

These counts are especially useful for customers who need to improve their

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compliance with ISO standards for the reduction of paper consumption.
Pages that are only partially printed with the n-Up functions are counted as 1 page.

T:2-2-07 Total Printed/Paper Size: All Applications

8441 These SPs count by print paper size the number of pages printed by all
applications.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

P: 2-2-07 Total Printed/Paper Size: Printer Application

8444 These SPs count by print paper size the number of pages printed by the
printer application.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

SM 5-73 G176/G177/G176L
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O: 2-2-07 Total Printed/Paper Size: Other

8447 These SPs count by print paper size the number of pages printed by Other
applications.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

844x 1 A3

844x 2 A4

844x 3 A5

844x 4 B4

844x 5 B5

844x 6 DLT

844x 7 LG

844x 8 LT

844x 9 HLT

844x 10 Full Bleed

844x 254 Other (Standard)

844x 255 Other (Custom)

These counters do not distinguish between LEF and SEF.

2-2-08 Printed Pages/Paper Tray

8451
These SPs count the number of sheets fed from each paper feed station.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

001 Bypass Tray Bypass Tray

002 Tray 1 Main Machine

003 Tray 2 Main Machine

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004 Tray 3 Paper Tray Unit (Option)

005 Tray 4 Paper Tray Unit (Option)

006 Tray 5 LCT (Option)

007 Tray 6

008 Tray 7
Currently not used.
009 Tray 8

010 Tray 9

T:2-2-09 Printed Pages/Paper Type

[0 to 9999999/0/1]
These SPs count by paper type the number pages printed by all applications.
These counters are not the same as the PM counter. The PM counter is
8461
based on feed timing to accurately measure the service life of the feed
rollers. These counts are based on output timing.
Blank sheets (covers, chapter covers, slip sheets) are also counted.

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During duplex printing, pages printed on both sides count as 1, and a
page printed on one side counts as 1.

P: 2-2-09 [0 to 9999999/0/1]
8464
These SPs count by paper type the number pages printed by the printer
application.

846x 1 Normal

846x 2 Recycled

846x 3 Special

846x 4 Thick

846x 5 Normal (Back)

846x 6 Thick (Back)

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846x 7 OHP

846x 8 Other

T:2-2-15 Total Pages/Finish

8521 [0 to 9999999/0/1]
These SPs count by finishing mode the total number of pages printed by all
applications.

P: 2-2-15 Total Pages/Finish

8524 These SPs count by finishing mode the total number of pages printed by the
Print application.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

852x 1 Sort

852x 2 Stack

852x 3 Staple

852x 4 Booklet

852x 5 Z-Fold

852x 6 Punch

852x 7 Other

If stapling is selected for finishing and the stack is too large for stapling, the unstapled
pages are still counted.
The counts for staple finishing are based on output to the staple tray, so jam recoveries
are counted.

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T:2-2-26 Total Counter: Breakdown

These SPs count the total output broken down by color output, regardless of
8581
the application used. In addition to being displayed in the SMC Report, these
counters are also displayed
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

O: 2-2-26 Total Counter: Other

These SPs count the totals for A3/DLT paper used, number of duplex
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pages printed, and the number of staples used. These totals are for Other
(O:) applications only.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

8591 001 A3/DLT

8591 002 Duplex

T:2-2-28 Coverage Counter

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8601
These counts correspond to the total counts recorded with the mechanical
counter.

8601 001 Cvg: BW % Coverage: BW Pages

8601 011 Cvg: BW Pages Coverage: BW Percent

3-0-01 Dev Counter

8771
This SP counts the number of development roller rotations for development.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

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8781 3-0-03 Pixel Coverage Ratio

Not Used

3-0-05 Toner Remain

This SP displays (as a percentage) the amount of toner remaining. This precise
8801
method of measuring remaining toner supply (1% steps) is better than other
machines in the market that can only measure in increments of 10 (10% steps).
[0 to 100/0/1]

3-2-03 Toner Coverage 0-10%

8851
These SPs count the percentage of dot coverage for K toner.
[0 to 9999999]

8851 011 0 ~ 2%:BK

8851 021 3 ~ 4%:BK

8851 031 5 ~ 7%:BK

8851 041 8 ~ 10%:BK

3-2-04 Toner Coverage 11-20%

8861 This SP counts the number of prints that had a percentage of black dot
coverage in the range 11-20%.
[0 to 9999999]

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3-2-05 Toner Coverage 21-30%

8871 This SP counts the number of prints that had a percentage of black dot
coverage in the range 21-30%.
[0 to 9999999]

3-3-06 Toner Coverage 31 -%

8881 This SP counts the number of prints that had a percentage of black dot
coverage in the range above 31%.
[0 to 9999999]

8891 3-2-07 Coverage Display (Current)

8901 3-2-08 Coverage Display (Previous)

8911 3-2-09 Coverage Display (Before Previous)

3-2-10 Dot Coverage Count Total

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8921
These counters count the percentage of dot coverage for K toner. (This
machine uses only black toner)

8921 001 Coverage (%):BK

8921 011 Coverage/P:BK

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3-6-01 Machine Status

These SPs count the amount of time the machine spends in each operation
8941
mode. These SPs are useful for customers who need to investigate machine
operation for improvement in their compliance with ISO Standards.
[0 to 9999999/0/1]

Engine operation time. Does not include time while

8941 001 Operation Time controller is saving data to HDD (while engine is not
operating).

Engine not operating. Includes time while controller

8941 002 Standby Time saves data to HDD. Does not include time spent in
Energy Save mode.

Includes time while the machine is performing

8941 003 Energy Save Time
background printing.

Includes time in Energy Save mode with Engine on.

8941 004 Low Power Time Includes time while machine is performing background
printing.

Includes time while machine is performing background

8941 005 Off Mode Time printing. Does not include time machine remains
powered off with the power switches.

8941 006 SC Total down time due to SC errors.

8941 007 PrtJam Total down time due to paper jams during printing.

8941 008 OrgJam Total down time due to original paper jams.

8941 009 PM Unit End Total down time due to toner end.

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AdminCounter Machine Administration Counter

This SP displays the counts for the items listed below. Use this SP as a
8999 quick reference to see the total counts of the corresponding SP codes listed
below.
Note: This machine supports K printing only, so the counts for 015 and 017
are identical.

8999 001 Total (SP8381 001) Total output (sheets fed out)

8999 007 Printer: BW Total output for black & white

8999 013 Duplex (SP8411 001) Total output of duplexed sheets

8999 015 Cvg:BW% (SP8601 001) Total output of K pages

8999 017 Cvg:BW Pages (SP8601 011) Total output of K pages

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SM 5-81 G176/G177/G176L
Firmware Update

5.4 FIRMWARE UPDATE

Never turn off the machine while downloading the firmware.

5.4.1 TYPE OF FIRMWARE
The table lists the firmware programs used by the machine. All programs can fit on one SD
card.

Program What It Updates

Engine Printer engine control

Network DocBox Document server firmware

Printer Printer feature applications

System Printer management

Network Support Network application

Update Mode Err. Displays if an error occurs.

Verify Data Verifies that the update executed successfully.

5.4.2 PRECAUTIONS
Handling SD Cards
Observe these precautions when handling SD cards:
Always turn off the main power switch before you insert or remove an SD card. Data on
an SD card can be corrupted if you insert or remove an SD card while the main power
switch is on.
Never turn off the main power switch during downloading.
Keep SD cards in a safe location. Never store SD cards in locations where they will be
exposed to:
High temperature, high humidity
Direct sunlight
Strong vibrations
Magnetic fields generated by machines or electronic devices
Handle SD cards carefully to avoid dropping them, bending, scratching, etc.

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Upload/Download
In this service manual, upload and download have these meanings:
Upload: Copying data from the printer to the SD card
Download: Copying data from the SD card to the printer

Network Connection
A print job sent to the machine during firmware update will interrupt the procedure. Before
you start the firmware update procedure tell the operator:
The machine must be disconnected from the network.
The machine cannot be used during firmware update.
5.4.3 MACHINE FIRMWARE UPDATE
Each program must be updated one a time. Follow the procedure below to update one
program.
1. Prepare a card that contains the required program.
2. If the machine is on, switch it off.

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3. Remove the SD card cover (x1).

4. Insert the SD card into Slot 1.
5. Turn on the power. The screen remains blank for about 20 to 30 sec., "Please Wait"
appears, then you will see "Engine", the first item available for selection.

The first selection "Engine" will appear about 1 min. after switching the power
on.

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6. Scroll to the program to upgrade, then press [#Enter].
7. Press the [Online] to start the upgrade. You will see a series of messages. If you
selected "Engine", for example", you would see:

ROM Update
*****************

Updating
*****************

Updated
Power Off On

The "Power Off On" message appears after about 90 sec.

8. Turn off the power, remove the SD card from Slot 1, and turn on the power.
-or-
If you intend to update another program, leave the SD card in Slot 1 and turn on the
power.

The firmware has not updated successfully if the Power Off On message
does not appear. If this occurs, turn the machine power off/on and repeat the
procedure.

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5.5 NVRAM DATA UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD

5.5.1 UPLOADING NVRAM DATA

Follow this procedure to upload the NVRAM data to an SD card.

If the NVRAM data cannot be uploaded successfully before NVRAM replacement,

you must manually input the required settings after the NVRAM has been replaced.
For this reason, you should always print an SMC report before NVRAM
replacement.
1. Enter the SP mode and do SP5990 1 (All) to print the SMC Report.
2. Exit the SP mode.
3. Turn off the main power switch.

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4. Remove the SD card slot cover.

5. Insert an SD card into Slot 1.
6. Turn on the main power switch.
7. Enter the SP mode and do SP5824 (NVRAM Upload).
8. Push [#Enter].

<NVRAM Upload>
execute?

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9. Push [#Enter].
10. You will see "Processing". Then when you see "result=OK" the NVRAM data has been
uploaded successfully.
This procedure creates an NVRAM folder on the SD card with one file that holds the
NVRAM data. The file name is the serial number and the file extension is *.nv.
Example: G1772700016.nv,
11. Exit the SP mode.
12. Turn off the main power switch.
13. Remove the SD card.
14. Mark the SD card with the machine code for later reference. You will need this SD card
to download NVRAM to the new NVRAM.

One SD card can store the NVRAM data of two or more machines.
5.5.2 DOWNLOADING NVRAM DATA
Follow this procedure to download the data from the SD card to the NVRAM, after the
NVRAM has been replaced.

If the NVRAM data file cannot be downloaded successfully, the settings must be
restored manually using the SMC report that was printed before NVRAM
uploading.
1. Confirm that the main power switch is off.
2. Confirm that you have the SD card that contains the proper NVRAM data for the
machine.

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3. Remove the SD card slot cover.

4. Insert the SD card into Slot 1.
5. Turn on the main power switch.
6. Enter the SP mode and do SP5825 (NVRAM Download).
7. Push [#Enter].

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8. Push [#Enter].
You will see "Processing". Then when you see "result=OK", the NVRAM data has been
downloaded successfully.

The machine cannot do the download if the file name SD card name is
different from the printer serial number.
9. Exit the SP mode.
10. Turn off the main power switch.
11. Remove the SD card.
12. Turn on the main power switch.

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5.6 SD CARD APPLICATION MOVE

5.6.1 OVERVIEW
The service program SD Card Appli Move (SP5873) moves application programs from
one SD card to another.
Obey these precautions during the SD Card Appli move procedure:
The authentication data is moved with the application program from an SD card to the
other SD card. Authentication fails if you try to use the SD card after you move the
application program from this card to another SD card.
Do not use an SD card if it has been used for some other work, for example, on a
computer. Normal operation is not guaranteed when such SD card is used.
Store the original SD card in a safe location after the procedure. The original SD card
cannot be used but it must be saved because (1) the original card is the only proof that
the user is licensed to use the application program, and (2) you may need to check the
SD card and its data to solve a problem in the future.
5.6.2 MOVE EXEC
Move Exec (SP5873 1) moves application programs from the original SD card to another
SD card. The application programs are moved from Slot 1 to Slot 2.
1. Turn off the main power switch.

2. Remove the SD card slot cover.

3. Insert the original SD card with the application in Slot 1.
4. Insert the SD card to receive the application in Slot 2.

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5. Turn on the main power switch.
6. Enter the SP mode and do SP5873 1 Move Exec.
7. Follow the messages on the operation panel to complete the procedure.
8. Exit the SP mode.
9. Turn off the main power switch.
10. Remove the original SD card from Slot 1.
11. Leave the other SD card in Slot 2.
12. Turn on the main power switch.
13. Confirm that the application program runs normally.
14. Tell the customer to store the original SD card in a safe place.
5.6.3 UNDO EXEC
Undo Exec (SP5873 2) restores an application to its original SD card. The application is
moved from Slot 2 to Slot 1.
1. Turn off the main power switch.

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2. Remove the SD card slot cover.

3. Insert the SD card that currently holds the application in Slot 2.
4. Insert the original SD card to receive the restored application in Slot 1.
5. Turn on the main power switch.
6. Enter the SP mode and do SP5873 Undo Exec.
7. Follow the messages on the operation panel to complete the procedure.
8. Exit the SP mode.
9. Turn off the main power switch.
10. Remove both SD cards.

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11. Insert the SD card with the restored application in Slot 2.
12. Turn on the main power switch.
13. Confirm that the application operates normally.

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5.7 CONTROLLER SELF TEST AT POWER-ON

There are two types of self-diagnostics for the controller:

Power-on self-diagnostics: The machine automatically starts the self-diagnostics just
after the power has been turned on.
SC detection: The machine automatically detects SC conditions at power-on or during
operation.
The following flowchart shows flow of the power-on self-diagnostic test

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Menu Mode

5.8 MENU MODE

There are two menu modes:

User menu mode
System administrator menu mode
To enter and use the user menu mode:
1. Press [Menu]
2. Press [%] or [#] to scroll through the menu listing.
3. To return to the previous level, press [Escape].
4. After changing the settings, press [On Line] to return to standby mode
To enter and use the system administrator menu mode:
1. Push and release in order: [#Enter]> [Escape]> [Menu]
2. Press [%] or [#] to scroll through the menu listing.
3. To return to the previous level, press [Escape].
4. After changing the settings, press [On Line] to return to standby mode

The user menu list shown below can be printed: [Menu]> "List/Test Print"> [%]
4 times> "Menu List"> [#Enter].
The first four items (Sample, Locked, Hold, Stored Print) are not included in
the printed list.
Menu Mode Tree
Here is quick summary of the menus. The system administrator mode menus have some
additional items that are not displayed in the user menu mode.

The items that are displayed only in the system administrator menu mode are
enclosed in square brackets in the table below.

1st Level 2nd Level

Sample Print Print One File

Print All Files

Delete One File

Del. All Files

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1st Level 2nd Level

Error File(s)

Locked Print Print One File

Print All Files

Delete One File

Del. All Files

Error File(s)

Hold Print Print One File

Print All Files

Delete One File

Del. All Files

Error File(s)

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Stored Print Print One File

Print All Files

Delete One File

Del. All Files

Error File(s)

Paper Input Bypass Size

Tray Paper Size

Paper Type

Aut. Tray Select

Tray Priority

List/Test Print Multiple Lists

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1st Level 2nd Level

Config. Page

Error Log

Network Summary

Menu List

PCL Config. Page

PS Config. Page

PDF Config. Page

Hex Dump

Maintenance Image Density

Registration

Curl Prevention

Del. All Temp

Del. All Stored

HD Format

Date/Time

[Network Security]

Key Repeat

Panel Key Sound

Warm-Up Beeper

[Menu Protect]

[List Print Lock]

[Ppr. Size Err.]

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1st Level 2nd Level

[File Locking]

[Memory Erase]

[Erase All Memory]

[Log Transfer]

[@Remote Service]

System Print Err. Report

Auto Continue

Memory Overflow

Copies

Printer Lang

Sub Paper Size

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Page Size

Edge-Edge Print

Def. Print Lang.

Blank Pages

Rotate 180 Deg.

Energy Saver

Auto Reset Time

Auto Del. Temp

Auto Del. Stored

Memory Usage

Unit of Measure

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1st Level 2nd Level

Edge Smoothing

Toner Saving

Spool Printing

Letterhead Mode

Bypass Priority

Auto Tray SW

Auto Email Ntfy

Host Interface I/O Buffer

I/O Timeout

Network Setup

[USB Speed]

Fixed USB Port

PCL Menu Orientation

Form Lines

Font Source

Font Number

Point Size

Font Pitch

Symbol Set

Courier Font

Ext. A4 Width

Append CR to LF

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1st Level 2nd Level

Resolution

PS Menu Data Format

Resolution

PDF Menu PDF: Change PW

PDF Group PW

Resolution

Language (Select 1 of 14 available languages)

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5.9 CONTROLLER BOARD DIP SWITCHES

The controller board DIP switches must always be set as shown below.
Controller Board Default DIP SW Settings

DIP SW Setting

1 ON

2 OFF

3 OFF

4 OFF

Do not change these settings.

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 DETAILS
SECTION 6 DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS REVISION HISTORY

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 Overview

6. DETAILS

6.1 OVERVIEW

6.1.1 MECHANICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT

1. Laser unit
2. Cartridge (AIO-type)
3. Charge roller
4. Development roller
5. By-pass feed tray
Details
6. By-pass feed roller
7. Paper feed roller
8. Friction pad
9. Registration roller
10. Transfer roller
11. Drum
12. Pressure roller
13. Hot roller
14. Paper exit roller
15. Quenching lamp

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Overview

6.1.2 PAPER PATH

[A] Optional duplex unit

[B] Standard paper tray unit
[C] Optional paper tray unit

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 Board Structure

6.2 BOARD STRUCTURE

6.2.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM

The engine board controls all the mechanical components.

The printer controller board connects to the engine board through a PCI bus.

The IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit (G813/B874) and Gigabit Ethernet Board (G874)
cannot be installed at the same time. Details

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6.2.2 CONTROLLER BOARD

The controller controls all applications. Optional features can be added by inserting
application an SD card into the controller SD slot.

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ASIC. Contains the dedicated GW controller chips of the shared resources (the CPU,
memory, and HDD hardware) for the copying and printing functions.
CPU. The central processing unit that controls the operation of the controller board.
SD Card Slot. Service slot for firmware version updates, moving applications to other
SD cards, and downloading/uploading NVRAM contents.
SDR SDRAM. The image memory for the printer functions where image compression,
image rotation and other operations are done.
Board Option Slots. One slot (CN714) is available for the optional HDD unit and
another slot (CN704) is available for either the IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit or Gigabit
Ethernet Board.
Flash ROM. Stores the program. Maximum capacity: 32 MB.
USB. The interface for USB 2.0. Supports both low-speed and high-speed modes.
USB support is built into the controller. No installation is required for the USB function.
NIB. The Ethernet interface connection. Ethernet support is built into the controller. No
installation is required for the Ethernet function.
EEPROM. Stores the data for the SP code settings.
NVRAM. The memory that stores the system configuration and other information.

Details

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Printing Process

6.3 PRINTING PROCESS

6.3.1 OVERVIEW

1. Drum Charge: The charge roller gives the drum a negative charge.
2. Laser Exposure: A laser beam writes the print data on the drum.
3. Development: The development roller moves toner to the latent image on the drum
surface.
4. Image Transfer: The transfer roller moves the toner from the drum to the paper.
5. Separation: The separation plate helps to remove the paper from the drum.
6. Cleaning: The cleaning blade removes remaining toner on the drum surface after the
image moved to the paper.
7. Quenching: The light from the quenching lamp cancels the charge that stays on the
drum.

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6.3.2 LASER EXPOSURE

Overview

1. LD unit
7. Synchronization detector
2. Laser shutter
8. Toroidal lens
3. Shield glass Details
9. 1st mirror
4. Polygon mirror
10. 2nd mirror
5. F-Theta lens
11. Detector mirror
6. Drum

Synchronization detector: The 1st mirror, 2nd mirror, and the detector mirror reflect
the beam from the LD unit to the synchronization detector.
Two laser beams: The LD unit writes two lines at the same time.
LD safety shutter: When the user opens the front cover, the shutter closes and blocks
the laser beam path.

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After you replace the LD unit, adjust its position (see Replacement and Adjustment).
The thermistor next to the laser unit (not shown) checks the temperature inside the
machine. The machine automatically corrects the charge roller and transfer voltages for
this temperature.

Automatic Power Control (APC)

The LD control IC on the engine board automatically controls power for the laser diodes.
The laser diode power is adjusted in the factory.

Never touch the variable resistors on the LD unit in the field.

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LD Safety Mechanisms

Laser Safety Switch

There are safety switches on the front and rear covers. These switches stop the laser
while the cover is open. If the user opens one of these covers, the +5VLD power to the
laser diodes is stopped.

Laser Shutter

Details

The laser shutter [A] is for back-up safety. If the switches do not work, the +5VLD power
gets to the laser diodes if the cover is open.
The laser shutter cuts the laser beam when the front cover is open.

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6.3.3 CARTRIDGE OVERVIEW

1. Charge roller 6. Drum

2. Developer tank 7. Drum shutter
3. Toner tank 8. Waste toner tank
4. Reverse roller 9. Toner collection roller
5. Development roller 10. Cleaning blade

This type of cartridge is known as the All-in One (AIO) cartridge.

6.3.4 DRUM CHARGE

[A] Charge roller

[B] Cleaning pad
The charge roller [A] gives the drum surface a negative charge of approximately 900 V.
The cleaning pad [B] touches the charge roller to clean the surface.

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6.3.5 DEVELOPMENT
Toner Supply and Development

1. Toner tank 5. Drum

2. Agitator 6. Doctor blade
3. Pre-doctor blade 7. Reverse roller
4. Development roller 8. Developer tank

Toner Supply
The agitator [2] mixes toner and sends it to the development roller.
Development Unit
This machine uses a one-roller development system. The high voltage supply applies
-700V to the development roller.
When the user removes the developer seal, the developer falls and the magnetic reverse Details

roller [7] mixes the developer.

This machine does not use a TD sensor or ID sensor to control toner density. The
pre-doctor blade [3] and the doctor blade [6] control the toner density.

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Toner Density Control

More toner is fed when the Less toner is fed when the toner
toner coating on the coating on the development roller
development roller is thin is thick

[A]: Pre-doctor blade

[B]: Doctor blade
[C]: Circulation of developer
A mixture of toner and developer circulates at the pre-doctor blade [A].
When the toner on the development roller decreases, the circulating region [C] gets smaller
to let more toner get to the development roller.
When the toner on the development roller increases, the circulating region [C] gets bigger
to let less toner get to the development roller.
Development Bias

Toner transfers from the development roller to the areas on the drum that were exposed to
the laser.

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6.3.6 TONER END DETECTION

Overview
This machine uses two methods to detect toner near-end and toner end:
A toner-end sensor, mounted below the print cartridge, monitors the level of the toner
in the cartridge.
The machine monitors the length of time the main motor has been running with the
same AIO cartridge.
Note that print quality between toner near-end and toner end cannot be guaranteed. This is
because toner end is not detected directly; it is automatically detected 200 pages after
near-end (or, in the case of main motor rotation count, after the motor rotates enough to
print an additional 200 A4 pages at 2 pages/job). Toner can run out more quickly than this,
if the coverage ratio is high.

Toner End Sensor

Details

[A] Toner tank

[B] Toner end sensor
The toner end sensor detects toner near-end by the voltage output. When the output from
the toner end sensor is below a given level, the machine displays Low on Toner.
After toner near-end, the machine can print approximately 200 additional pages. At this
time, the Replace Printer Cartridge Soon message appears.
After the additional pages have printed, printing stops and then the Replace Printer
Cartridge message remains in the display.

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The 200 page limit for after the near-end alert appears can be adjusted with
SP2213. However, the print quality of these pages cannot be completely
guaranteed. This is because the 200-page limit is calculated for A4, with a 5%
coverage ratio (depending on the coverage ratio of these 200 pages, toner could
run out before the 200 pages are made).

Main Motor Rotation Count

The time to replace the AIO cartridge can also be determined by the length of time the main
motor has been rotating.
When toner end is detected, Replace Print Cartridge is displayed alternately with Ready.

The servicing alert messages are not displayed when SP5930 001 (meter click
charge) is set to "Yes". The default setting of SP 5930 001 is No. For more,
please refer to "5. Service Tables".
At about 200 pages before this (based on A4 prints at 2 pages/job), the machine detects
toner near-end. At this time, Replace Print Cartridge Soon is displayed.
Note that toner can run out more quickly 200 pages after near-end, if the coverage
ratio is high. Because of this, after toner near-end, printing quality cannot be
guaranteed.

Toner Overflow Prevention

With the main motor rotation count feature, the machine can be set to stop printing after the
print total exceeds a certain set value. If the print count exceeds this value, then Replace
Print Cartridge remains in the display. Then a new AIO cartridge must be installed.
This feature is a safety measure to prevent the used toner tank from becoming full (there is
no toner overflow detection mechanism).
To enable this feature, you must set SP3923 (Cartridge Stop) to "Yes".

Why do we need this feature?

Normally, the AIO is replaced by the user at about 15k. But some users will refill the old
AIO with toner, and use the same AIO again. If this occurs, the used toner tank will not be
emptied. So there must be a way to stop users from repeatedly filling the old AIO with
fresh toner. If you enable SP 3923, then after a certain number of prints are made with
the same AIO, the machine prevents printing, and a completely new AIO must be
installed. If you try to print again by removing/replacing the old AIO or adding new toner
or other trickery, there will be no printing.

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How does the machine know if the AIO is a new one?

The AIO has serial number information on a chip. The machine checks this number when
the AIO is placed in the machine.

Why is this feature disabled?

Ricoh does not support the practice of refilling old AIOs with fresh toner, so the feature is
disabled by default. But if field service stations know that this practice occurs in their
region, or they know a customer who is doing this, then they can enable the feature.

Summary
In the illustration below [A], [B], and [C] have these meanings:

[A] Heavy usage (jobs that require large amounts of toner)

Toner coverage is 5% more than normal. The machine detects toner near end
[B] based on main motor rotation before the toner end sensor detects that toner is
low.

Toner coverage is 5% lower than normal. The machine detects toner near end
based on main motor rotation before the toner end sensor detects that toner is
[C]
low. The toner overflow prevention mechanism is triggered before toner is
completely exhausted.

Details

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Displays at toner near-end (based on the toner end sensor), or

Replace Print when the print cartridge is near the end of its service life
Cartridge Soon (based on main motor rotation).
Printing can continue but print quality is not guaranteed.

The print cartridge is at the end of its service life (about 200
pages or more after near end is detected by main motor
rotation) but some toner still remains (toner end sensor did not
Replace Print
detect toner end).
Cartridge flashes
Printing can continue but print quality is not guaranteed.
and alternates with
This condition will occur if an old AIO is refilled with toner. The
"Ready".
grey area in the diagram is marked out of guaranteed range
because Ricoh cannot guarantee the operation of the machine
if an old AIO is refilled with toner.

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Toner is exhausted (200 pages after the toner end sensor

Replace Print detects near end), or the toner overflow prevention
Cartridge remains mechanism is triggered (based on main motor rotation).
in the display Printing cannot continue and "Replace Print Cartridge" will
remain in the display until the AIO unit is replaced.

The following items have been added to the SMC Report (printed with SP5990).
1. Previous Running Time
2. Previous Number of Alerts
3. Previous AIO Type (Accessory or 15 K)
4. Present Running Time
5. Present Number of Alerts
6. Present AIO Type (Accessory or 15 K)
7. Running Time When AIO Replaced
8. Current Running Time Remaining (%)

Details

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Paper Feed

6.4 PAPER FEED

6.4.1 OVERVIEW

1. Registration Roller
2. Relay Roller
3. By-pass feed roller
4. By-pass friction pad
5. Paper end sensor
6. Friction pad
7. Feed roller
8. Paper tray
9. Remaining paper sensors (1 and 2)

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Paper Tray

Paper Feed System: Feed roller and friction pad

Paper Lift Mechanism: Tray arm and spring

Remaining paper sensors

Paper End Detection:
Paper end sensor

Paper Size Detection: Paper size switch

Tray Capacity: 500 sheets

Tray Extension: Available

By-pass Tray

Paper Feed System: Feed roller and friction pad

Paper Lift Mechanism: Cams and springs

Paper Detection: By-pass tray paper sensor

Paper Size Detection: None

Tray Capacity: 100 sheets

Details

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6.4.2 PAPER TRAY

Tray Extension

The user can extend the tray manually to hold paper longer than A4/Letter size.
To use longer paper:
Release the two locks [A]
Extend the tray and close the locks.
These paper sizes can be used:
Paper Sizes

Tray Mode Possible Paper Sizes

Short (default) A5 (LEF/SEF), B5 (SEF), A4 (SEF), LT (SEF)

Long LG (SEF), 8.5" x 13" (SEF), 8" x 13" (SEF), 8.25" x 13" (SEF)

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Paper Lift

When the user puts the tray [A] in the machine, the bottom plate [B] lifts as follows.
The slopes on the guide blocks [C] on the machine lift the tray arms [D] up.
The springs [E] between the tray arms and bottom plates lift the plate.
The springs [E] keep the top sheet of the paper at the correct height.

Paper Feed and Registration

Details

1. Registration Roller 2. Relay Roller

3. By-pass feed roller 4. By-pass friction pad
5. Paper end sensor 6. Friction pad
7. Feed roller 8. Paper tray
9. Remaining paper sensors (1 and 2)
The friction pad cannot be adjusted.
The machine makes a paper buckle at the registration roller to correct paper skew.
The paper buckle can be adjusted with engine SP 1003.

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Paper Size Detection

[A] Paper size switch

[B] Paper size dial

Paper Size Detection Table

Size SW1 SW2 SW3

A4 SEF ON ON OFF

A5 SEF ON OFF ON

B5 SEF OFF ON OFF

Custom Size ON OFF OFF

LG SEF OFF OFF OFF

LT SEF OFF OFF ON

HLT SEF OFF ON ON

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Paper End Detection

When there is no paper in the tray, the feeler [A] falls into the cutout in the bottom plate,
and the paper end sensor comes on.

Remaining Paper Detection

Details

Remaining paper is detected by the combination of the remaining paper sensor signals.
The signals from the sensors indicate whether there are 500, 450, 250, or 50 sheets
remaining.
[A] Remaining paper sensor 1
[B] Remaining paper sensor 2

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Amount of paper Rem. paper sensor 1 Rem. paper sensor 2

1-50 sheets (10%) OFF OFF

51-250 sheets (50%) OFF ON

251-450 sheets (90%) ON ON

451-500 sheets (100%) ON OFF

6.4.3 BY-PASS TRAY

The by-pass paper sensor [A] detects when paper is placed on the tray.
The CPU energizes the by-pass clutch [B]. Then the by-pass feed roller [C] starts to feed
paper to the registration roller [D] through the relay roller [E].
The by-pass feed roller shaft has two cams , . These cams release the bottom plate
to press the stack of paper against the feed roller. There is no width sensor.

To prevent bad effects from too much friction between the feed roller and friction
pad, the feed roller contains a metal plate.

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6.5 IMAGE FUSING AND PAPER EXIT

6.5.1 OVERVIEW

1. Paper exit roller

2. Hot roller strippers
3. Thermostat
4. Thermistor
5. Fusing lamp
6. Hot roller Details
7. Fusing pressure roller
8. Pressure spring
9. Fusing exit roller
10. Paper exit sensor

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6.5.2 FUSING DRIVE

The main motor [A] drives the fusing unit through a gear train.
6.5.3 FUSING ENTRANCE AND GUIDE SHAFT

The entrance guide [A] is adjustable for paper thickness to prevent creasing.
If creasing occurs frequently in the fusing unit, remove all screws ( ) and slide the
entrance guide to the right. Replace the two end screws only. Do not replace the middle
screw. This procedure allows paper to have more direct access to the gap between the hot
roller and the pressure roller.

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6.5.4 PRESSURE ROLLER

To change the applied pressure (for example, if the customer complains of insufficient
fusing), adjust the position of the pressure springs [B]. The factory setting for the spring
position is at the top (minimum pressure).

Details
The envelope lever [A] is used by the operator to adjust the size of the gap between the
pressure roller and hot roller. A larger gap is needed for envelopes, which are thicker than
paper.
Raise the lever to increase the size of the gap between the hot roller and pressure
roller. This prevents jams and wrinkling when printing on envelopes.
Lower the lever to reduce the gap for all other print jobs. Normally this lever should
be down.

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6.5.5 NEW FUSING UNIT DETECTION

There are two types of fusing unit: Service part, and Maintenance Kit part.
Only the fusing unit in the maintenance kit has the detection mechanism.
In the maintenance kit fusing unit, the looped wire on the fusing unit connector contains a
fuse [A]. When power is switched on after installing a new fusing unit, the engine board
detects the fusing unit through the looped wire. However, the fuse opens very shortly
afterwards.
What happens next depends on the setting of engine SP mode 5930 (Meter Charge):
If Meter Charge Mode is enabled, after the technician replaces the fusing unit, the
maintenance counter must be reset with SP mode 7804.
If Meter Charge Mode is disabled (default), after the fusing unit has been replaced: (1)
the CPU detects the new unit, (2) the Replace Maintenance Kit message disappears
automatically, and (3) the maintenance counter resets automatically.

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6.5.6 FUSING TEMPERATURE CONTROL

When the main switch turns on, the CPU turns on the fusing lamp using the soft start
process. (The soft start process prevents the room lights from flickering.) The lamp stays
on until the thermistor detects the standby temperature. Then the CPU maintains this
temperature using on-off control. To start printing, the CPU raises the temperature to the
printing temperature.

Details

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Image Fusing and Paper Exit
The fusing temperature for each mode is as follows:

Condition Temperature (oC)

Standby Mode 135

Ready to Print 168

Printing

Charge Paper Feed Start-30 0.5-2min. 2-4min 4-6min. 6min.-

Thermistor s

Plain, OHP Bypass 190 185 180 175 170

Bypass,
Env. 195 195 190 190 190
o
<15 C Env. Feeder

Postcard Bypass 195 195 190 190 190

Thick Bypass 195 195 190 190 190

>15oC Plain, OHP Bypass 180 180 175 170 170

Env. Bypass, 190 190 190 190 190

Env. Feeder

Postcard Bypass 190 190 190 190 190

Thick Bypass 190 190 190 190 190

Overheat Protection
If the hot roller temperature becomes greater than 245 C, the CPU cuts off the power to
the fusing lamp. At this time, SC543 will be generated.
If the thermistor overheat protection fails, there is a thermostat in series with the common
ground line of the fusing lamp. If the temperature of the thermostat becomes greater than
210 C, the thermostat opens, removing power from the fusing lamp. At this time, the
machine stops operation.

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6.5.7 PAPER EXIT

[A] Paper overflow detection

sensor
[B] Paper exit sensor

When the paper overflow detection sensor [A] is activated, the machine detects that the
paper stack height has exceeded a certain limit and stops printing.
The paper exit sensor [B] detects paper misfeeds.

Details

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6.5.8 ENERGY SAVER MODE

When the machine is not being used, the energy saver feature reduces power consumption
by switching off the fusing lamp.
Entering Energy Saver Mode
Energy saver mode starts after the machine has been idle for a specified time. The
operator can set the time on the System menu. ([Menu]> "System"]. Several settings are
available: Off, 1, 5, 15, 30, 45, 60 min (Default: 5 min.)
When the machine is in energy saver mode, the CPU turns off the fusing lamp. The +5VE
(power enabled in energy saver mode) line is active in energy saver mode; however, the
+24V and +5V lines are not active.
Leaving Energy Saver Mode
The machine leaves energy saver mode when one of the following events occur:
Print command received from the PC
Any cover opened and closed
Any operation panel keys pressed

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6.6 CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS

Meter-charge Counter Display

When meter charge mode is switched on with SP5930-001, the meter-charge counter
menu is the first item shown on the user menu:

Menu:
Counter

(The Sample Print menu appears first when the meter-charge mode is switched off.)
PM Warning Display
When meter charge mode is switched on with SP5930, Replace Maintenance Kit will not
be displayed at 90k prints. The default setting for this machine is meter-charge mode off.

Item Meter-charge On Meter-charge Off Remarks

Meter-charge Shown as the first

Not shown User menu
counter item in the user menu

Replace
PM Warning Not shown Maintenance Kit
displayed at 90k prints

PM Service Customer
Details
Automatically reset
Printer engine
when the fusing unit is
PM Counter Reset manually service mode PM
replaced using the
counter
maintenance kit

The meter-charge counter is not the same as the PM counter because the meter-charge
counter does not count up in the following cases:
Blank rear side during duplex printing
Blank page when using the Cover Page or Two in One features
Service reports

The meter-charge counter cannot be reset.

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SECTION 7 SPECIFICATIONS REVISION HISTORY

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 Basic Specifications

7. SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

7.1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type Desktop

Laser beam scanning & Electro photographic printing and

Technology
Dual-component toner development

8 keys, 4 LEDs
Operation Panel
2-line display (2 lines x 16 characters/line)

Resolution (dpi ) 1,200 x 600 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 300 x 300 dpi

G176/G176L 31 ppm, G177 36 ppm (plain paper, A4/LT SEF)

Printing Speed
Note: 31 ppm/36 ppm applies to both simplex and duplex printing.

First Print 6.9 sec or less (A4/LT, SEF, Std. Tray)

Duplex Printing A4/LT Approx. 100% productivity (from the standard tray)

388 x 450 x 345 mm

Standard
15.3 x 17.8 x 13.6 in.

388 x 455 x 345 mm

With back cover
15.3 x 18.0 x 13.6 in.

388 x 509 x 345 mm

LG Mode
Dimensions 15.3 x 20.1 x 13.6 in.
(WxDxH)
388 x 543 x 345 mm
With duplex attached
15.3 x 21.4 x 13.6 in.

388 x 450 x 477 mm

With Opt. Tray (x1 500)
15.3 x 17.8 x 18.8 in.
Specifications

388 x 450 x 609 mm

With Opt. Trays (x2)
15.3 x 17.8 x 24.0 in.

SM 7-1 G176/G177/G176L
Basic Specifications

17.5 kg / 38.6 lb. (with std. tray and AIO)

Weight
15.5 kg / 34.2 lb. (without AIO)

Std Tray 500 sheets (75g/m2, 20 lb.)

Standard
Bypass tray 100 sheets (75g/m2, 20 lb.)
Input capacity
Op. Paper Tray PFU 500 sheets x 2 (75g/m2, 20lb)

Max 1600 sheets (75g/m2, 20 lb.)

Standard Tray
Output capacity 250 sheets (A4/LT, 75g/m2, 20lb)
Face down

A4 SEF-A5 SEF, LG SEF-A5 SEFB, Width 98 to

Std. Tray 216 mm - Length 140 to 356 mm
(Width 3.9 to 8.5 in - Length 5.6 to 14 in.)

A4 SEF-A6 SEF, LG SEF-A6 SEF, Width 64 to

Input Paper Size Bypass Tray 216 mm - Length 140 to 356 mm
(Width 2.6 to 8.5 in - Length 5.6 to 14 in.)

A4 SEF-A5 SEF, LG SEF-A5 SEF, Width 98 to

Opt. Tray 216 mm - Length 160 to 356 mm
(Width 3.9 to 8.5 in - Length 6.3 to 14 in.)

Std./Opt. Tray,
Plain Paper, Thick Paper, Recycled Paper
Duplex Unit

Media Type Plain Paper, Thick Paper, Transparency,

Bypass tray
Recycled Paper, Envelope

Env. Feeder Envelope

Standard Tray 60-130g/m2, 16-34 lb.

Paper Weight Op. Paper Tray 60-130g/m2, 16-34 lb.

Bypass tray 60-162g/m2, 16-43 lb.

G176: 34 sec or less, 12 sec or less recovery from sleep mode

Warm-up Time
G176L: 19 sec or less, 12 sec or less recovery from sleep mode

G176/G177/G176L 7-2 SM
 Basic Specifications

Toner (AIO) 15K prints. Starter: 6K prints

Maint. Kit 90K prints

Note:
Target Yield
1) A4 (8.5x11)/ 5% Chart is used to measure the above yield.
2) The condition is standard temperature and humidity.
3) This yield number may change depending on the circumstances
and printing conditions.

5 min (default)
Environment Energy Star Mode
Selectable: 1, 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, Off

US: UL60950, CUL

Safety Standard
EU: CE Marking, TUV(EN60950), ICE60950

US: Energy Star

Environmental Standard
EU: BAM specifications

Total counter Electric Counter

NRS Supported

DESS Supported

HDD 40 GB

Standard 192 MB
RAM
Maximum 384 MB
Specifications

SM 7-3 G176/G177/G176L
Basic Specifications

7.1.2 EXTERNAL OPTIONS

Paper Tray (500 x1)

Paper Size A4 SEF-A5 SEF, LG SEF-A5 SEF

Paper Weight 60-130g/m2, 16-34 lb.

Paper capacity 500 sheets x 2 tray ( 2 unit installable )

Dimensions(w x d x h) 388 x 496 x 140 mm (1.53 x 1.96 x 0.56 in.)

Weight 6.0 kg or less, 13.3 lb. or less

Envelope Feeder

Crane Crest Com#10, Strathmore Writing Com#10,

Paper Size
Neenah Classic Crest Com#10, C5,C6, DL

Paper capacity 60 Envelopes

Dimensions (w x d x h) 534 464 180 mm, 2.1 x 1.83 x 0.71 in.

Weight 1.7 kg or less, 3.75 lb or less

Duplex Unit (G893)

Paper Size A4 SEF-A5 SEF, LG SEF-A5 SEF

Paper Weight 64-105g/m2, 17-28 lb.

Dimensions (w x d x h) 340 x 380 x 250 mm, 1.34 x 1.50 x 0.99 in.

Weight 6.0 kg or less, 13.3 lb or less

G176: 31 ppm
Printing Speed
G177: 36 ppm

G176/G177/G176L 7-4 SM
 Basic Specifications

7.1.3 PAPER SIZES

Plain Paper

Std. Opt.
Type Orient Size Bypass Env. Feed Dup.
Tray Tray

A4 SEF 210x297 mm D D C N A

B5 SEF 182x257 mm D D C N A

A5 SEF 148x210 mm D D C N A

LEF 210x148 mm B N C N A

B6 SEF 128x182 mm N N N N N

A6 SEF 105x148 mm N N C N N

Legal SEF 8 1/2x14 mm D D C N A

Letter SEF 8 1/2x11 mm D D C N A

HLT SEF 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 D D C N A

LEF 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 B N C N A

Exec SEF 7 1/4x10 1/2 N B C N A

F SEF 8 x 13 B B C N A

Foolscap SEF 8 1/2 x 13 B B C N A

Folio SEF 8 1/4 x 13 B B C N A

Specifications

SM 7-5 G176/G177/G176L
Basic Specifications

Envelope

Std. Opt.
Type Orient Size Bypass Env. Feed Dup.
Tray Tray

Com10 SEF 4 1/8 x 9 N N C C N

Monarch SEF 3 7/8 x 7 N N C C N

C6 SEF 114 x 162 mm N N C C N

C5 SEF 162 x 229 mm N N C C N

DL Env SEF 110 x 220 mm N N C C N

Custom

Std. Opt. Env.

Bypass Dup.
Tray Tray Feed

Width 98-216 mm (3.9-0.8.5 in.) B B / N N

140-356 mm (5.5-14 in.)

Length B B / N N
160-356 mm (6.3-14 in.) Opt. Tray

Width 64-216 mm (2.5-8.5 in.) / / C N N

Length 140-356 mm (5.5-14 in. in.) / / C N N

A Supported and the size is automatically detected.

B Need to select paper size by operation panel after the dial is set to

C Need to input paper size by operation panel and driver.

D Need to specify paper size by using dial.

N Not supported.

/ Does not apply

G176/G177/G176L 7-6 SM
 Basic Specifications

The printable area may vary depending on paper size, printer language and printer
driver settings.

Envelopes

Specifications

SM 7-7 G176/G177/G176L
Basic Specifications

7.1.4 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

North America: 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Source
Europe: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

North America Main Unit Full System

Maximum 930 W or less 960 W or less

Printing 630 W or less 630 W or less

Power Consumption
(North America) Energy Saver
4.5 W or less 10 W or less
G176/G176L

Energy Saver
4.5 W or less 10 W or less
G177

Europe Main Unit Full System

Maximum 970 W or less 990 W or less

Printing 630 W or less 630 W or less

Power Consumption
(Europe) Energy Saver
6.5 W or less 12.5 W or less
G176/G176L

Energy Saver
6.5 W or less 12.5 W or less
G177

G176/G176L Main Unit Full System

Printing 65 dB or less 69 dB or less

Noise Emission Standby 42 dB or less 42 dB or less

(All Models)
G177 Main Unit Full System

Printing 67 dB or less 71 dB or less

Standby 42 dB or less 42 dB or less

G176/G177/G176L 7-8 SM
 Basic Specifications

G176/G176L Main Unit Full System

Printing 59 dB or less 63 dB or less

Sound Pressure
Level Standby 36 dB or less 36 dB or less
(All Models)
G177 Main Unit Full System
(Operating Position)
Printing 61 dB or less 65 dB or less

Standby 36 dB or less 36 dB or less

Specifications

SM 7-9 G176/G177/G176L
Basic Specifications

7.1.5 OPERATION PANEL LED SPECIFICATIONS

LED Color Appearance Meaning

Off Power off or in Energy Saver mode

Power Green Flashing Warming up

On Power on and not in Energy Saver mode

Off No data

Data being received or processed or the printer

Flashing
Data In Green is spooling

Data being received or processed; more data

On
coming

Off Printer off-line

Online Green Flashing Going off-line

On Ready to print

No messages or error conditions requiring

Off
Error Red attention

On Printer requires service

G176/G177/G176L 7-10 SM
 Controller Specifications

7.2 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

7.2.1 CONTROLLER BOARD

Specifications

SM 7-11 G176/G177/G176L
Controller Specifications

1. SDRAM DIMM I/F

2. Engine I/F
3. PCI Option
4. HDD I/F
5. IEEE1284 I/F
6. SD Card I/F (Slots x2)
7. USB I/F
8. LAN I/F

7.2.2 PRINTING FUNCTIONS

Job Spool Y*

Adjustment Registration Y

Adjustment Image Density Y

* With HDD

G176/G177/G176L 7-12 SM
 Controller Specifications

7.2.3 PRINTER DRIVERS

PostScript3

Windows Mac
Item PCL5e/6 RPCS

2000/ OS
9x/Me NT4 OSX
XP 8.6-9.2

Job Binding N Y N N N N N

Send to Document
N N N N N N N
Server

Sample Print Y Y Y Y Y Y Y*3

Locked Print Y Y Y Y Y Y Y*3

Reduce/Enlarge
N Y Y Y Y Y Y
(Scaling)

Reduce/Enlarge
Y Y N N N N N
Centering

Collate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Layout (N-up) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Poster N Y N N N Y N

Duplex Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Booklet1 N Y N N N N N

Booklet2 (Magazine) Y Y N N N N N

Non-Reduction Booklet N Y N N N N N

Punch N N N N N N N
Specifications

Staple N N N N N N N

Front Cover Sheet Y Y N N N Y*1 Y*1

SM 7-13 G176/G177/G176L
Controller Specifications

Front and Back Cover

N N N N N N N
Sheets

Slip Sheet Y Y Y N N N N

Chaptering (Page
N N N N N N N
Layout)

Chaptering (Single Page

N N N N N N N
Insert)

Chaptering (Page Block

N N N N N N N
Insert)

User Defined Pages Y N N N N N N

Tab Stock Printing N N N N N N N

Mirror Image Print N N Y Y Y Y N

Negative Image Print N N Y Y Y Y N

Dithering Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Image Smoothing / / Y Y Y Y Y

Edge Smoothing Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Toner Saving Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Watermark Y Y Y Y*2 Y*2 Y Y*2

Form Overlay N Y N N N N N

Header/Footer N Y N N N N N

Adjust image position N Y N N N N N

Binding Margins N Y N N N N N

User ID Y Y Y Y Y Y Y*3

User Code Y Y Y Y Y Y Y*3

G176/G177/G176L 7-14 SM
 Controller Specifications

Rotate Print Y Y Y Y Y N N

Reverse Order Print N Y N N Y Y Y

Do not print Blank pages N Y N N N N N

Edge to Edge Print Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y*3: After Mac OSX10.2

Specifications

SM 7-15 G176/G177/G176L
Controller Specifications

7.2.4 SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENTS

Windows Environments

Windows OS Type PCL5e PCL6 RPCS PS3

Win 9x/Me - Yes Yes Yes Yes

Win NT*7 WorkStation 4.0 Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *2

Server 4.0 Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *2

Server 4.0 TSE (*5) Yes *2 Yes *2 Yes *2 Yes *2

Server 4.0 Enterprise Ed. No No No No

Win 2000 Professional Yes Yes Yes Yes *3

Server (*5) Yes Yes Yes Yes *3

Advanced Server (*5) Yes Yes Yes Yes *3

Datacenter Server No No No No

Win XP Professional Yes Yes Yes *4 Yes *3

Professional x64 Ed. Yes*7 Yes*7 Yes *4*8 Yes *3*7

Home Ed. Yes Yes Yes *4 Yes *3

Win Server
Standard Yes Yes Yes Yes *3
2003/2003R2

Enterprise Yes Yes Yes Yes *3

Datacenter Ed. No No No No

Standard x64 Ed. Yes*7 Yes*7 Yes*8 Yes *3 *7

Enterprise x64 Ed. Yes*7 Yes*7 Yes*8 Yes *3 *7

Datacenter x64 Ed. No*7 No*7 No*8 No*7

Web Ed. No No No No

G176/G177/G176L 7-16 SM
 Controller Specifications

Notes

*1 Service Pack 6a or Later is required

*2 Service Pack 6 or Later is required

Adobe does not release PS driver for Windows 2000 and XP. Only MS-PostScript
*3
driver is available and PPD file for MS-PS is included in the Driver CD.

*4 RPCS driver does not support "Fast User Switching" function of Windows XP.

*5 See "Point & Print" and "Terminal Service and Citrix Metaframe"

*6 NT4 drivers are not included in driver CD-ROM and are provided by web site.

64bit drivers are not included in driver CD-ROM and are provided by web
*7
site(English only)

*8 RPCS64bit driver is in the progress of release schedule.

Mac OS Environments

Mac OS PS3 Printer Utility for MAC

Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2.X (OS X Classic) Y Y

Mac OS X Native (v. 10.1 or Later) *1 Y Y*2

Notes

Mac OS X v.10.0.X is not supported. Plug-in function for "Sample Print", "Locked
*1
Print" and "User Code" is supported from Mac OS X 10.2 and later.

*2 Mac OS X v.10.2.0 is not supported.

Specifications

SM 7-17 G176/G177/G176L
Controller Specifications

UNIX Environment

Supported Platforms Network Installation Device Option Support*

Sun Solaris 2.6 / 7 / 8/ 9 /10 2.6 / 7 / 8/ 9 / 10

HP-UX 10.X / 11.X / 11iv2 10.X / 11.X / 11iv2

SCO OpenServer 5.07 , 6.0 5.07 , 6.0

6.X / 7.X / 8.X / 9.X /

RedHat Linux 6.X / 7.X / 8.X / 9.X / Enterprise
Enterprise

V4.3 / 5L V5.1 / 5L V5.2 / 5

IBM AIX V4.3 / 5L V5.1 /5L V5.2 / 5L V5.3
L V5.3

Data Stream PostScript, PCL, ASCII

Localization English only

* Device Option feature is not supported in PCL.

Novell Netware

Supported
Netware 3.12, 3.2, 4.1, 4.11, 5.0, 5.1, 6 , 6.5
Version
Netware Server
Windows 95 /98 /Me, NT4.0 / 2000,
Client OS
XP(Professional)

Supported NetWare 5.1with SP7 or later, 6.0 with SP4 or later,

Server OS 6.5

Microsoft Windows 95/98 with Novell Client 3.32 or

NDPS Gateway later Microsoft Windows NT4.0/2000/XP
Supported
(V4 Release) Professional with Novell Client 4.83 or later
Client OS
*Windows Me/XP Home Edition is not supported
since Novell Client does not support this OS.

Localization English, German, French, Italian, Spanish

G176/G177/G176L 7-18 SM
 Controller Specifications

SAP R/3 Environment

3.x or later (4.x = Supported, 3.x, 6.x =

R/3 version
Compatible)

Platform Independent
Supported
PDL PCL5e
environment

Latin 1(Western European), Latin 2

Character Set
(Eastern European)

Localization English only

i.e: Input/Output Bin, Duplex, Stapling, Punching, Resolution,

Supported
Collation, EconoMode/TonerSaving, Smoothing, Page Protect, Auto
features
Tray Change/Opt Tray select

Code 128, Code 39, Code 93,

Supported Barcode Fonts (Support
Codebar, 2 of 5 interleaved/Industrial/Matrix,
Barcode & OCR Latin 1 only)
MSI, USPS, UPC/EAN
Fonts*
OCR Fonts OCR A, OCR B

* Need to purchase Barcode & OCR Package

Specifications

SM 7-19 G176/G177/G176L
Controller Specifications

7.2.5 CONTROLLER INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

Network Interface (Standard)

Data Transmission Speed 10M bps, 100 Mbps

Protocol TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMB, AppleTalk

Supported OS Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP, Mac OS

Distance between devices 100m

USB 2.0 Interface (Standard)

480 Mbps (High Speed:USB 2.0), 12 Mbps (Full

Data Transmission Speed
Speed)

Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP (USB 1.1),

Supported OS
Windows 2000/XP (USB 2.0)

IEEE 1284 Interface (Standard)

Data Transmission Speed Compatible/Nibble/Byte/ECP mode

Windows 9x/ Me/ NT4.0/ 2000 /XP /Server2003,

Supported OS
Mac OS

Distance between devices 2.5m

Wireless LAN Interface (Option)

Data Transmission Speed 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps

Protocol TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMB, AppleTalk

Supported OS Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP, Mac OS

140m (11M bps), 200m (5.5 Mbps), 270 m (2

Distance between devices
Mbps), 400 m (1 Mbps)

Frequency From 2,400 MHz to 2,497 MHz

G176/G177/G176L 7-20 SM
 Controller Specifications

Channel 1-11 ch (US model), 1-13 ch (EU model)

Ad hoc mode, 802.11b Ad hoc mode,

Type of connection
Infrastructure mode, WPA

Gigabit Ethernet (Option)

Data Transmission Speed 10M bps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps

Protocol TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMB, AppleTalk

Supported OS Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP, Mac OS

Distance between devices 100m

Specifications

SM 7-21 G176/G177/G176L
Controller Specifications

7.2.6 SUPPORTED UTILITIES

Bundled Utilities

No. Utility Name Supported?

1 SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin YES

2 Printer Utility for Mac YES*1,*2

3 DeskTopBinderLite SmartDeviceMonitor for Client YES

4 Font Manager 2000 YES

5 WebImageMonitor (embedded web server) YES

*1Mac OS X v.10.0.x is not supported.

*2Mac OS X v.10.2.0 is not supported

Optional Utilties

No. Utility Name Supported?

1 DeskTopBinder Professional YES

2 Web Smart Device Monitor YES

G176/G177/G176L 7-22 SM
 Machine Configuration

7.3 MACHINE CONFIGURATION

7.3.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

All the options listed below can be installed by the customer, except the Data Overwrite
Security Unit.

Main

Mainframe (31 ppm) G176/G176L 31 ppm

Mainframe (36 ppm) G177 36 ppm

Options

Paper Feed Unit TK1030 G894 1 or 2 trays can be installed.

Duplex Unit AD1000 G893

If 2 PFUs are installed, the

Envelope Feeder Type 400 G362 envelope feeder must go in the
top tray.
Specifications

SM 7-23 G176/G177/G176L
Machine Configuration

Internal Options

Memory Unit Type C 128 MB G331

Memory Unit Type C 256 MB G332

Hard Disk Drive Type 2650 M311

IEEE 802.11b interface Unit Type H G813

IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type I G874

Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A G874

VM Card Type D G874

Data Storage Card Type A G874

Must be installed by a
Data Overwrite Security Unit Type E G874
technician.

G176/G177/G176L 7-24 SM
 G893
DUPLEX UNIT AD1000
G893 DUPLEX UNIT AD1000 REVISION HISTORY
Page Date Added/Updated/New
None
 G893
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT .......................................1

1.1 COVERS..................................................................................................1
1.2 DUPLEX BOARD AND SENSORS ..........................................................2
1.3 INVERTER MOTOR.................................................................................3

2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS.......................................................4
2.1 OVERVIEW..............................................................................................4
2.1.1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS......................................................4
2.1.2 DRIVE COMPONENTS ..................................................................5
2.1.3 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS .......................................................5
2.2 DUPLEXING ............................................................................................7
2.2.1 A4 LEF/LT LEF AND LONGER PAPER..........................................7
2.2.2 PAPER SMALLER THAN A4 LEF/LT LEF......................................7
2.2.3 FEED IN AND EXIT MECHANISM .................................................9
2.3 SAFETY FUSE.......................................................................................10

SM i G893
Covers

1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

1.1 COVERS

Duplex Unit
AD1000
G893
! Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before
attempting any of the procedures in this section.
! Remove the duplex unit from the main unit.
! Open the upper cover [A]
[A] Upper cover (!x 2)
[B] Right cover (!x 2)
[C] Left cover (!x 1)
[D] Front cover (!x 2)

SM 1 G893
1.2 DUPLEX BOARD AND SENSORS

! Remove front cover (see previous section).

[A] Duplex board bracket (! x2)
[B] Duplex board (! x4)
[C] Inverter sensor (" x1)
[D] Entrance sensor (" x1)
[E] Exit sensor (" x1)

G893 2 SM
Inverter Motor

1.3 INVERTER MOTOR

! Remove the motor bracket before removing the inverter motor.

[A] Inverter motor (Timing belts x2, # x1, Gear x1)

Duplex Unit
AD1000
G893

SM 3 G893
2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS

2.1 OVERVIEW

2.1.1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

1. Junction gate
2. Entrance sensor
3. Inverter rollers
4. Transport rollers
5. Transport sensor
6. Exit sensor

G893 4 SM
Overview

2.1.2 DRIVE COMPONENTS

1. Transport motor
2. Transport rollers
3. Inverter motor
4. Inverter rollers

2.1.3 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Duplex Unit
AD1000
G893

1. Entrance sensor
2. Duplex board
3. Inverter motor

SM 5 G893
4. Junction gate solenoid
5. Inverter sensor
6. Exit sensor
7. Transport motor
8. Cover switch

G893 6 SM
Duplexing

2.2 DUPLEXING

2.2.1 A4 LEF/LT LEF AND LONGER PAPER

The duplex unit can store only one sheet of paper.
Example: 8 pages. The center number (not circled) in the illustration shows the
page order in the job. The circled numbers show the printing order (white circles:
1st side, black circles: 2nd side).

Duplex Unit
AD1000
G893

2.2.2 PAPER SMALLER THAN A4 LEF/LT LEF

The duplex unit can store three sheets of paper.
Example: 8 pages. The center number (not circled) in the illustration shows the
page order in the job. The circled numbers show the printing order (white circles:
1st side, black circles: 2nd side).

SM 7 G893
G893 8 SM
Duplexing

2.2.3 FEED IN AND EXIT MECHANISM

Feed:

Duplex Unit
AD1000
The junction gate solenoid [A] turns on to open the junction gate [B].

G893
The paper fed from the main frame is sent to the inverter section [C].
Inversion and Exit:
After the trailing edge of the paper passes the inverter sensor [D], the inverter
roller [E] changes its rotation direction and the paper goes to the transport area
[F].
The transport rollers [G] send the paper to the registration rollers in the main
frame.

SM 9 G893
2.3 SAFETY FUSE

Name Rating Manufacturer Type No.

FU500 DC50V/1.5A ROHM CO .,LTD ICP-N38

G893 10 SM
 G894 PAPER FEED UNIT TK1030
&
G362 ENVELOPE FEEDER TYPE 400
G894 PAPER FEED UNIT TK1030
& G362 ENVELOPE FEEDER TYPE 400 REVISION HISTORY
Page Date Added/Updated/New
None
 G894/G362
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................1

1.1 PAPER FEED UNIT ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 PAPER FEED ROLLER ................................................................................ 2
1.3 FRICTION PAD............................................................................................. 3
1.4 PAPER FEED CLUTCH, MOTOR................................................................. 4
1.5 PAPER TRAY BOARD.................................................................................. 5
1.6 PAPER SIZE SWITCH.................................................................................. 6

2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS............................................................7
2.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS........................................................... 7
2.1.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ............................................................ 7
2.2 PAPER FEED AND SEPARATION............................................................... 8
2.3 PAPER LIFT ................................................................................................. 9
2.4 PAPER END DETECTION.......................................................................... 10
2.5 REMAINING PAPER DETECTION ............................................................. 11
2.6 PAPER SIZE DETECTION ......................................................................... 12
2.7 SAFETY FUSE............................................................................................ 13

3. ENVELOPE FEEDER.....................................................................14
3.1 ENVELOPE FEEDER (G362) ..................................................................... 14

SM i G894/G362
Paper Feed Unit

1. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

1.1 PAPER FEED UNIT

G894 Paper
Feed Unit

Envelope
Feeder
G362
&
! Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before attempting any of
the procedures in this section.

1. Remove the paper tray unit from the main unit.

2. Pull out the paper tray.
3. Before removing the paper feed unit, turn the main unit over.
4. Remove the paper feed unit [A] (! x10)

SM 1 G894/G362
 Paper Feed Roller

1.2 PAPER FEED ROLLER

1. Pull out the paper tray.

2. Pull lever [B] to remove the paper feed roller [A].

G894/G362 2 SM
Friction Pad

1.3 FRICTION PAD

G894 Paper
Feed Unit

Envelope
Feeder
G362
&
1. Pull out the paper tray
2. Remove friction pad [A].

SM 3 G894/G362
 Paper Feed Clutch, Motor

1.4 PAPER FEED CLUTCH, MOTOR

[A] Bracket (! x1)

[B] Paper feed clutch (" x1, gear x1)
[C] Paper feed gear (" x1)
[D] Feed motor bracket (! x3, # x2)
[E] Feed motor (! x2, Timing belt x1, # x1)

G894/G362 4 SM
Paper Tray Board

1.5 PAPER TRAY BOARD

G894 Paper
Feed Unit

Envelope
Feeder
G362
&
[A] Paper tray board (Hooks x3, # x2)

SM 5 G894/G362
 Paper Size Switch

1.6 PAPER SIZE SWITCH

[A] Paper size switch (Hook x1, # x1)

G894/G362 6 SM
Overview

2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS

2.1 OVERVIEW

G894 Paper
Feed Unit

Envelope
Feeder
2.1.1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

G362
&
1. Paper feed roller
2. Friction pad
3. Bottom plate

2.1.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

1. Paper tray board 5. Paper end sensor

2. Paper feed clutch 6. Paper feed sensor
3. Paper size switch 7. Remaining paper sensor 1
4. Paper feed motor 8. Remaining paper sensor 2

SM 7 G894/G362
 Paper Feed and Separation

2.2 PAPER FEED AND SEPARATION

The paper tray holds 500 sheets of paper

The paper feed unit uses the feed roller and friction pad method to separate paper.
[A] Paper feed roller
[B] Friction pad
[C] Pressure spring
[D] Paper feed sensor

G894/G362 8 SM
 Paper Lift

2.3 PAPER LIFT

Paper lift is the same as for the main unit.

When the user puts the tray [A] in the machine, the bottom plate [B] lifts as follows.
! The slopes on the guide blocks [C] on the machine lift the tray arms [D] up.
! The springs [E] between the tray arms and bottom plates lift the plate.
! The springs [E] keep the top sheet of the paper at the correct height.

SM 9 G894/G362
 Paper End Detection

2.4 PAPER END DETECTION

When the paper tray runs out of paper, the feeler [A] drops into the cutout in the bottom
plate to actuate the remaining paper sensor.

G894/G362 10 SM
 Remaining Paper Detection

2.5 REMAINING PAPER DETECTION

[A] Remaining paper sensor 1

[B] Remaining paper sensor 2

Remaining
Remaining Paper
Amount of paper Paper
Sensor 2
Sensor 1

0 sheets (0%) On On

50 sheets (10%) On On

250 sheets (50%) On Off

450 sheets (90%) Off Off

500 sheets (100%) Off On

OFF: Actuator Out, ON: Actuator In

SM 11 G894/G362
 Paper Size Detection

2.6 PAPER SIZE DETECTION

[A] Paper size switch

[B] Paper size dial

Paper Size SW1 SW2 SW3

A4 SEF ON ON OFF

A5 SEF ON OFF ON

B5 SEF OFF ON OFF

Custom Size ON OFF OFF

LG SEF OFF OFF OFF

LT SEF OFF OFF ON

HLT SEF OFF ON ON

ON (Not pushed)
OFF (Pushed)
The machine disables paper feed from a tray if the paper size cannot be detected (if the
paper size actuator is broken or no tray is installed)
When the paper size dial is at the * mark, the paper tray can be set up to accommodate
one of a wider range of paper sizes by using a User Tool at the machines operation panel
(Paper Input menu Tray Paper Size).

G894/G362 12 SM
 Safety Fuse

2.7 SAFETY FUSE

Name Rating Manufacturer Type No.

FU500 DC50V/1.5A ROHM CO .,LTD ICP-N38

SM 13 G894/G362
 Envelope Feeder (G362)

3. ENVELOPE FEEDER

3.1 ENVELOPE FEEDER (G362)

This envelope feeder is a tray that slides into the optional paper feed unit, replacing the
paper tray. If two optional trays have been installed, the envelope feeder must go into the
top tray.
The layout is the same as the paper tray:
! The tray pushes down and locks the mechanism in place
! The paper size can be fixed using the end fence.
! The end fence prevents the envelopes from overflowing and spilling out of the
envelope unit.

G894/G362 14 SM