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SERVICE MANUAL

C-101
 CONTENTS
GENERAL, MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... M-1
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................... M-1
3. CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW ............................................................................ M-2
4. DRIVE SYSTEM .............................................................................................. M-3
5. ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT ........................................................... M-4
6. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................... M-5
6-1. Mechanical Operation and Control of Paper Plate Lifting ........................ M-5
6-2. Mechanical Operation and Control of Paper Take-Up, Separation,
and Transport .......................................................................................... M-7
6-3. Paper Empty Detecting Mechanism ........................................................ M-9
6-4. Paper Dehumidifier Heater ...................................................................... M-10

DIS/REASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT
1. DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................... D-1
2. PAPER WIDTH CONVERSION ....................................................................... D-3
3. IMAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT .................................................................. D-5

MISFEED DETECTION&
MALFUNCTION DETECTION
1. PAPER MISFEED DETECTION ...................................................................... T-2
1-1. Misfeed Detection Timing ........................................................................ T-2
1-2. Misfeed Troubleshooting Procedures ...................................................... T-2
2. MALFUNCTION DETECTION ......................................................................... T-4
2-1. Malfunction Detection Timing .................................................................. T-4
2-2. Malfunction Troubleshooting Procedures ................................................ T-4

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 GENERAL,
MECHANICAL/
ELECTRICAL
 1 SPECIFICATIONS

Name : C-101
Type : Cassette type large capacity tray
Installation : Fixed to the copier using a dedicated Base with Slide Rails
Type of Paper : Plain paper weighing 60 to 90 g/m2
Size of Paper : A4 crosswise, B5 lengthwise, B5 crosswise, Letter
crosswise
Capacity : 1,000 sheets
Power Supply : DC5V, DC24V (supplied from the copier)
Power Consumption : 30W or less
Dimensions : 358 (W) x 446 (D) x 289 (H) mm
Weight : 10.7 kg (main body + rails)

Environmental Requirements: Same as the copier

2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION

3 4 5
2 6
1

4605M006AA
4605M007AA
9 8 10

1. LCT Door 6. Paper Plate Descent Switch S1B

2. Edge Guide 7. Front Cover
3. Top Cover 8. Relay Cord
4. Paper Plate 9. Door Unlocking Lever
5. Paper Transport Port 10. Rear Cover

M-1
 3 CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW

Paper Plate Upper Position Sensor PC2

Paper Empty Sensor PC3 Paper Feed Roll

LCT Door

Paper Separator
Roll
Paper Take-Up Roll

Paper Plate

Edge Guide

4605M008AA

M-2
 4 DRIVE SYSTEM

4605M009AA

A : Paper Take-Up Motor M2 : Drives the Paper Take-Up, Feed, and Separator Rolls.
B : Elevator Motor M1 : Moves the Paper Plate up and down.

M-3
5 ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LAYOUT

M2

PC2
PC5

PC3 PWB-B
PC6

PC1
PWB-A
S1B
PC4 M1

H1

PC7

4605M010AA

Symbol Name Symbol Location

PWB-A Master Board PC1 Elevator Pulse Sensor
PWB-B Paper Plate Descent Switch PC2 Paper Plate Upper Position
Board Sensor
M1 Elevator Motor PC3 Paper Empty Sensor
M2 Paper Take-Up Motor PC4 Paper Plate Lower Position
H1 Paper Dehumidifier Heater Sensor
S1B Paper Plate Descent Switch PC5 Paper Take-Up Sensor
PC6 LCT Set Detecting Sensor
PC7 LCT Door Open/Close Detecting
Sensor

M-4
 6 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTIONS

6-1. Mechanical Operation and Control of Paper Plate Lifting

• The Paper Plate is moved up and down by the chains and gears which are driven by Ele-
vator Motor M1.

<M1 Turning Forward = Ascent>

Paper Plate Upper Position Sensor PC2

Elevator Motor M1

4605M011AA

<M1 Turning Backward = Descent>

Paper Plate
Lower Position
Sensor PC4

4605M012AA

M-5
<Mechanical Operation>

- Ascent Motion -
The LCT Door is closed.
(LCT Door Open/Close Detecting Sensor PC7 is blocked L.)

Elevator Motor M1 turns forward. (The Paper Plate starts its ascent motion.)

The Paper Plate moves up and the paper stack blocks L Paper Plate
Upper Position Sensor PC2.

M1 is deenergized. (The Paper Plate completes its ascent motion.)

- Paper Take-Up Sequence -

Sheets of paper are taken up.

The Paper Take-Up Roll gradually lowers to eventually unblock H PC2.

M1 turns forward to raise the Paper Take-Up Roll, thus blocking L PC2.

M1 is deenergized.
✽ This sequence of operations is repeated to maintain a given pressure
between the paper stack and Paper Take-Up Roll.

- Descent Motion -
Paper Plate Descent Switch S1B is actuated or paper runs out.

M1 turns backward. (The Paper Plate starts its descent motion.)

The Paper Plate lowers to block L Paper Plate Lower Position Sensor PC4.

M1 is deenergized. (The Paper Plate completes its descent motion.)

<Control>
• M1 is turned forward, backward, stopped, and braked by the signals output from IC1A-42
and 43 on Master Board PWB-A.

IC1A
M1
Pin 42 Pin 43
Forward (Ascent) H L
Backward (Descent) L H
Stopped H H
Braked L L

M-6
6-2. Mechanical Operation and Control of Paper Take-Up, Sep-
aration, and Transport
<Paper Take-Up Mechanical Operation>

The Start key is pressed. (The copy cycle is started.)

Paper Take-Up Motor M2 is energized.

Drive from M2 is transmitted via gears and belt.

The Paper Feed, Separator, and Take-Up Rolls turn counterclockwise.

Paper is transported through the LCT.

Paper Take-Up Motor M2

4605M013AA

Paper Feed Roll

Paper Separator Roll

Paper Take-Up Roll

4605M002AA

M-7
<Paper Separation Mechanical Operation>

• When two or more sheets of paper are taken up by the Paper Take-Up Roll, the paper
separating mechanism prevents the second and subsequent sheets of paper from being
fed together with the first one. The mechanism consists of the Paper Feed Roll, Paper
Separator Roll, and torque limiter.

• When only one sheet of paper is taken up:

The turning torque of the Paper Feed Roll is transmitted to the Paper Separator Roll via
the sheet of paper being fed in; however, it is greater than the static torque of the Paper
Separator Roll (torque limiter), which causes the Paper Separator Roll to be turned by
the Paper Feed Roll, thus transporting the sheet of paper.
• When two or more sheets of paper are taken up at the same time:
The coefficient of friction between the first sheet and the second and subsequent sheets
of paper is small and the static torque of the torque limiter keeps the Paper Separator
Roll stationary.This stops the second and subsequent sheets of paper from being fed in,
allowing only the first sheet of paper to be fed in.

- Single-Sheet Feed - - Multiple-Sheet Feed -

1285M012
1285M013

<Paper Take-Up Control>

• Rotation of Paper Take-Up Motor M2 is controlled by the pulse signals output from IC2A-
1, 2, 4, and 17 of Master Board PWB-A.

IC2A Rotation
1 L L H H
2 H H L L
17 L H H L
4 H L L H

M-8
6-3. Paper Empty Detecting Mechanism

<Paper Empty Detection Timing>

1. The LCT Door is opened.
2. Paper Plate Descent Switch S1B is pressed under normal operating conditions.
3. Paper Empty Sensor PC3 is blocked.

If Paper Plate Upper Position Sensor PC2 is unblocked when PC3 is blocked, the Paper
Plate is then lowered until Paper Plate Lower Position Sensor PC4 is blocked.

<Resetting Paper Empty Condition>

1. Close the LCT Door.
2. Add paper (if the LCT has run out of paper).

Paper Plate Upper Position Sensor PC2

1258M020AA

Paper Empty Sensor PC3

M-9
<Paper Empty Sensor PC3>

When Paper is Present When Paper in not Present

4605M003AA 1258M021AA

Paper Plate Upper Position Sensor PC2

When Top Level is Detected When Top Level is not Detected

4605M004AA 4605M005AA

6-4. Paper Dehumidifier Heater

• When paper in the LCT grows damp, its electrical resistance is decreased, which aggra-
vates the image transfer efficiency resulting in void image and other image problems.
The Paper Dehumidifier Heater (20W) is provided to prevent this problem.

• The heater is turned ON when the power cord of the copier is plugged in, and kept ON at
all times except while the copier Main Motor M1 remains energized.

M-10
 DIS/REASSEMBLY,
ADJUSTMENT

Precautions for Disassembly, Reassembly, and Adjustment

1. Before attempting to disassemble the LCT, always make sure that no power is being
supplied from the copier.
2. While power is being supplied to the LCT, do not attempt to remove/install the print
jacks from/to the PWBs or unplug/plug in the connectors.
3. If the LCT is run with its covers removed, use care not to allow your clothing to be
caught in revolving parts.
4. The basic rule is do not run the LCT with any of its parts removed.
5. A toothed washer is used with the screw that secures the ground wire to ensure positive
conduction. Do not forget to include this washer at reassembly.
6. To reassemble the LCT, reverse the order of disassembly unless otherwise specified.
7. Do not attempt to remove or loosen the screws to which red paint has been applied.
8. Screws to which blue paint has been applied may be removed; however, be sure to
make an adjustment after reinstalling the screws.

Purpose of Application of Red Paint

Red paint is applied to the screws of parts that cannot be readjusted, set, or reinstalled in
the field.
 1 DISASSEMBLY

Important
The Paper Plate must be lowered before attempting to start the disassembly procedures.

1. Removal of the Paper Take-Up/Feed Rolls

1. Remove the Top Cover.

NOTE:
Unplug the connector for Paper Plate Descent
Switch S1B.

4605D001AA

2. Snap off the C-clip from the Paper Feed Roll shaft
and remove the timing belt.

4605D002AA

3. Unhooking the springs in the Paper Separator Roll

unit, slide the Paper Take-Up Roll Assy and
remove the bushing to remove the Paper Take-Up
Roll Assy.

NOTE:
When the Paper Take-Up Roll Assy, use care not to
allow it to hit against Paper Plate Upper Position Sen-
4605D003AA sor PC2.

4. Remove the Paper Feed Roll and one-way clutch.

4605D004AA

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 5. Snap off the C-clip and pull out the Paper Take-Up
Roll shaft to remove the Paper Take-Up Roll.

4605D005AA

2. Removal of the Paper Separator Roll

1. Remove one screw that secures the Paper Separa-

tor Roll Assy.

4605D006AA

2. Unhooking the springs in the Paper Separator Roll

unit, remove the Paper Separator Roll Assy.

4605D007AA

3. Snap off the E-rings and remove the bushings on

both ends. Then, remove the Paper Separator Roll
shaft.

1258D013AA

4. Snap off the E-ring and remove the Paper Separa-

tor Roll.

4605D008AA

D-2
2 PAPER WIDTH CONVERSION

1. Bring the Paper Plate to its uppermost position.

Slide the LCT away from the copier and remove the LCT
Door.

4605U011AA

2. Loosen the two screws. Then, with the Top Cover

slightly raised, unplug the connector of Paper Plate
Descent Switch S1B.
Remove the Top Cover.

4605U012AA

3. Remove the positioning screws of Edge Guides.

4605U013AA

4. Remove the Edge Guides.

4605U014AA

D-3
AC D D C A 5. Fit the Edge Guides into the slots corresponding to
the paper size to be used.
- Slot-to-Paper-Size Correspondence -
A ... A4 crosswise
B ... Letter crosswise
C ... B5 crosswise
D ... B5 lengthwise
B B
4605U015AA

6. Slightly raising the Edge Guides, tighten the posi-

tioning screws.

4605U013AA

7. Connect the Top Cover connector and reinstall the

Top Cover.

4605U012AA

8. Reinstall the LCT Door.

4605U011AA

D-4
3 IMAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT

1. Set the copier into the Service mode and select

“Machine Adjust.”

4605D021CA

2. Select “PRT Area.”

4605D022CA

3. Select “Left Margin.”

4605D023CA

4. Select “LCT” and press the Start key to let the

copier start a test print cycle.

4605D024CA

D-5
 5. Measure the void image width on the test print.

Specifications.....3 mm±1.5 mm

4605D024CA

6. If the measurement falls outside the specified

Feeding Direction range, adjust the void image width using ▲or
▼key.
Make a test print again to check for correct adjust-
ment.

4605D020AA

7. If the void image width does not fall within the

specified range even through these adjustments on
the Touch Panel, move the Rail Assy to the rear or
front to make a mechanical adjustment.

4605D019AA

D-6
 MISFEED DETECTION&
MALFUNCTION DETECTION

General Precautions
1. When servicing the LCT with its covers removed, use utmost care to prevent your
hands, clothing and tools from being caught in revolving parts.
2. Before attempting to replace parts and unplugging connectors, make sure that no
power is being supplied from the copier.
3. In whatever situations, terminals and PWB patterns other than connectors specified in
the text must not be shorted.
4. When creating a closed circuit and measuring a voltage across connector pins speci-
fied in the text, be sure to use the green wire (GND).
5. Keep all disassembled parts in good order and keep tools under control so that none
will be lost or damaged.
Reading the Text
1. If a component on a PWB or any other functional unit including a motor is defective, the
text only instructs you to replace the whole PWB or functional unit and does not give
troubleshooting procedure applicable within the defective unit.
2. The text assumes that there are no breaks and shorts in the harnesses and all connec-
tors are plugged into the right positions.
 - Sensor Check Procedure -

<Procedure>
1. When a paper misfeed or malfunction occurs, identify the possibly defective controlled
part or parts on the circuit diagram.
2. Open the “State Confirm” screen, as selected from the Service Mode menu. Then,
show the screen that contains the part or parts picked out in step 1) from among Switch
1 (Paper) or Switch 2 (Option).
3. Force to change the status of the sensor selected and check at that time that the signal
state changes on the screen.

Example
If Paper Take-Up Sensor PC5 is considered defective when a paper misfeed occurs:

<Procedure>
1. Remove the sheet of misfed paper.
2. Select “Switch 2 (Option)” of “State Confirm” available from the Service mode.

4605D025CA

3. Check that Pap. Trans is Off on the screen.

4. Move the PC5 actuator with a sheet of paper to block PC5.
5. Check that the state of Pap. Trans. has changed to On from Off.
On: PC5 is operational. Off: PC5 is defective

Set : LCT-to-copier connector

Path Set : LCT Set Detecting Sensor PC6
Cover Open : LCT Door Open/Close Detecting Sensor PC7
Pap. Empty : Paper Empty Sensor PC3
Upr. Limit : Paper Plate Upper Position Sensor PC2
Lwr. Limit : Paper Plate Lower Position Sensor PC4
Pap. Trans : Paper Take-Up Sensor PC5

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 1 PAPER MISFEED DETECTION

1-1. Misfeed Detection Timing

Type Detection Timing

Paper left When the copier Power Switch is turned ON or a paper misfeed
or malfunction is reset, Paper Take-Up Sensor PC5 or Trans-
port Roller Sensor PC19 is unblocked (H).
Paper take-up failure PC5 is not unblocked (H) even after the lapse of about 1 sec.
detection after Paper Take-Up Motor M2 has been energized.
Paper take-up trailing PC5 is not blocked (L) even after the lapse of about 4.5 sec.
edge detection after it has been unblocked (H).

1-2. Misfeed Troubleshooting Procedures

1. Misfeed Before Start of Copy Cycle (Paper Left)
Step Check Item Result Action
1 Is there a sheet of paper being fed YES Remove the sheet of paper being
in the LCT, blocking the sensor? fed.
LCT paper take-up section: Paper
Take-Up Sensor PC5
2 Is PC19 or PC5 mounted in a cor- NO Check the mounting position or
rect position, or does the sensor actuator.
actuator move correctly?
3 Does PWB-I receive the output sig- YES Replace PWB-A (C-101) or PWB-I
nal of PC19 or PC5 properly? (copier).
PC19: PWB-I on copier NO Check the wiring between PWB-I
PC5: PWB-I on copier and sensor and, if it is intact,
PC19: If “Front Mid” fully opera- change PC19 or PC5.
tional when checked with Switch 1
(Paper)?
PC5: If “Pap. Trans.” fully opera-
tional when checked with Switch 2
(Option)?

T-2
2. Misfeed After Copy Cycle Has Been Started
Step Check Item Result Action
1 Does the paper being used meet NO Instruct the user to use paper that
product specifications? meets product specifications.
2 Is the paper curled, waved, or YES Change the paper. Instruct the
damp? user in how to store the paper.
3 Does Paper Take-Up Motor M2 turn YES Check each part for possible over-
when the Start key is pressed? load.
4 Is a drive voltage output from PWB- YES Check the wiring between PWB-A
A to M2? and M2 and, if it is intact, change
Does the voltage across PJ6A-4 M2.
and GND change from approx. NO Change PWB-A.
DC0V when a paper misfeed is
reset and Start key pressed?
5 Is the Paper Take-Up/Feed/Separa- YES Clean or change the defective roll.
tor Roll dirty, worn, or deformed?
6 Is the guide plate along the paper YES Clean, correct, or change the
path dirty or deformed? defective guide plate.
7 Is Transport Roller Sensor PC19 or NO Check the mounting position or
PC5 mounted at the correct posi- actuator.
tion? Does the sensor actuator
make a correct motion?
8 Does PWB-I receive the output sig- YES Replace PWB-A (C-101) or PWB-I
nal of PC19 or PC5 properly? (copier).
PC19: PWB-I on copier NO Check the wiring between PWB-I
PC5: PWB-I on copier and sensor and, if it is intact,
PC19: If “Front Mid” fully opera- change PC19 or PC5.
tional when checked with Switch 1
(Paper)?
PC5: If “Pap. Trans.” fully opera-
tional when checked with Switch 2
(Option)?

✽ : If these procedures do not remedy the problem, check the copier. (See TROUBLE-
SHOOTING of the copier service manual.)

T-3
 2 MALFUNCTION DETECTION

2-1. Malfunction Detection Timing

Malfunction Code Malfunction Detail Detection Timing

Paper Plate Upper • PC2 is not blocked (L) even after the lapse of
Position Sensor PC2 10 sec. after Elevator Motor M1 has been
is not activated. energized.
C0
C09XX • PC2 is not blocked (L) even after the lapse of
Elevator 3 sec. after Paper Empty Sensor PC3 has
malfunction been unblocked (H).
Paper Plate Lower • PC4 is not blocked (L) even after the lapse of
C2 Position Sensor PC4 10 sec. after M1 has been energized.
is not activated.

2-2. Malfunction Troubleshooting Procedures

1. C09C0
Step Check Item Result Action
1 Does the Paper Plate lower after the NO Go to step 5.
malfunction has been reset?
2 Is PC2 or PC3 mounted at the correct NO Check the mounting position or
position? Does the sensor actuator actuator.
make a correct motion?
3 PC2: If “Upr. Limit” fully operational YES Change PWB-A (C-101) or
when checked with Switch 2 (Option)? PWB-I (copier).
NO Check the wiring between
PWB-I and sensor and, if it is
intact, change PC2.
4 Does PWB-I receive the output signal YES Change PWB-A (C-101) or
from PC3 correctly? PWB-I (copier).
Does the voltage across PJ4A-8B and NO Check the wiring between
GND change from DC0V to DC5V PWB-I and sensor and, if it is
when PC3 is unblocked? intact, change PC3.
5 Does the drive transmission mecha- NO Check the drive transmission
nism from M1 remain intact? mechanism (gears, chains,
etc.) from M1.
6 Is a signal output from PWB-A to M1? YES Check the wiring between
Does the voltage across ✽ and GND PWB-A and sensor and, if it is
change from DC0V to DC24V when intact, change M1.
the malfunction is reset and the copier NO Change PWB-A.
Front Door opened and closed?
✽ During ascent: PJ2A-2
During descent: PJ2A-1

✽ : If these procedures do not remedy the problem, check the copier. (See TROUBLE-
SHOOTING of the copier service manual.)

T-4
2. C09C2
Step Check Item Result Action
1 Does the Paper Plate lower after the malfunction NO Go to step 5.
has been reset?
2 Is PC4 mounted at the correct position? Does NO Check the mounting
the sensor actuator make a correct motion? position or actuator.
3 PC4: If “Lwr. Limit” fully operational when YES Change PWB-A.
checked with Switch 2 (Option)? NO Check the wiring
between PWB-A and
sensor and, if it is
intact, change PC2.
4 Does the drive transmission mechanism from NO Check the drive trans-
M1 remain intact? mission mechanism
(gears, chains, etc.)
from M1.
5 Is a signal output from PWB-A to M1? Does the YES Check the wiring
voltage across ✽ and GND change from DC0V between PWB-A and
to DC24V when the malfunction is reset and the sensor and, if it is
copier Front Door opened and closed? intact, change M1.
✽ During ascent : PJ2A-2 NO Change PWB-A.
During descent : PJ2A-1

✽ : If these procedures do not remedy the problem, check the copier. (See TROUBLE-
SHOOTING of the copier service manual.)

T-5
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1998 MINOLTA CO., Ltd.
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