Copier Connections

2012-02-28T11:36:00.000-08:00

Let's bring our co-fellow Copier technicians here.

This blogs is for Copier Technicians (Office Equipment Technician) / Operators as well, who are dealing on Troubleshooting, Repairing, Connectivity on Digital Copiers.

Merging ideas is good... so let's work as a team.

Tips from Co-fellow technicians are very much welcome, please do post your comment, post reply, enlighten your co-fellow technician simply by sharing your tips.

just leave your comment and suggestion.
thanks...
or Post the problem you encounter....

@your service.. your co-technician.

We talked about it ... we share about it ... we even chat about it .... we work on it and together we solve the problem. And here we are ... we blog it !
The post messages and opinions of an individual are purely based on their experience in regards to their expertise. The purpose of this blog is to educate us and expand the potential of oneself, Replies may differ from another point of view, and it does not suggest that it is the solution thereon. This blog is not a technical manual/service manual... this blog is simply sharing technicians know-how experiences.

WELCOME to my blog.

Get Connected tru your Smartphone!

2012-02-27T11:16:00.000-08:00

Going out for service... Get connected with Copier Connections.
This works on any kind of smartphone like Samsung, iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia and many more.


Android

This blog will serve as a Quick Reference Guide.

Bookmark on your browser www.thedigitalcopiers.blogspot.com

(we are constantly updating this blog and the pages as well, re-arranging it so that it will be easier to view on any smartphone).

Please take note, charges may apply by your local service provider on using the mobile internet.

The content of this blogs are compiled notes from technicians (who are expert in their fields) This does not serve as technical manuals or service manuals.

Post and Replies by individual does not necessarily suggest for a solution to a case problem.

Sharp AR 235 / 275 Error Codes

2012-02-23T10:45:00.000-08:00

Sharp AR 235 Digital Laser Copier Printer

Most Common Error Codes that you may encounter.


Sharp AR 235

Error Codes Sharp AR-235 / 275

Trouble Codes for Sharp Copier Machines.. comes with Main Code and Sub Code

E1 00 IMC Board Communication Problem (all other sub codes for E1 is related to this problem
E7 02 LSU problem
F1 02 Related to Finisher problem; i.e. finisher communication problem, jogger shift trouble, shift motor problem
F5 02 Copy lamp or Exposure lamp problem
H2 00 Fixing Error i.e. Thermistor is defective
H3 00 Fixing Error i.e. Heat roller abnormally temperature
H4 00 Fixing Error i.e. Heat roller abnormally low temperature
L1 00 Scanner feed trouble
L3 00 Scanner Return trouble
L4 01 Main Motor lock trouble
L6 10 Polygon motor lock trouble

Canon Copiers Error Codes

2012-02-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

Canon IR 2022 is a multifunctional device designed to offer small business and home offices.
With 22 copies per minute, black and white, laser printer and network ready -- this device is reliable when it comes to demands of print job for small office.

Error Codes for Canon Copiers

E000 Fuser Problem, Fuser Film, Failure of thermistor
E001 Abnormal temperature in Fuser unit -- temperature is too high
E007 Fuser Film Rotation problem.
E010 Driving problem due to failure of Drive Motor, or Gears broken/defective
E019-0000 Waste Toner Full Detection
E014-0000 Fuser Motor problem
E110-0000 Laser Motor Problem
E202-0001 Scan problem, Scan home position not in place, scan motor problem
E220-0001 Exposure Lamp inverter problem
E808-0000 Fixing Drive Circuit Failure
and many more....


Canon iR 2022

Feel free to post your technical problem for Canon Copiers.

Preventive Measures to keep your Copier Up and Running.

2012-02-17T11:01:00.000-08:00

For Copier owners.
A Copier is the most important equipment in an office.
Once it breakdowns, believe me your day will be a disaster.

Just to let things Easy..... I will simply just outline what measures has to be taken in order for your machine to be on top condition.

First Rule:
First thing and foremost... and remember this. Use Only Original Consumables for your Copier Machine. (regardless of what brand you have -- best advise to use Original Consumables for your machine.

Let us highlight the importance of the First Rule!

Using non-original Supplies proves that it will cost you more. The use of non-original or the so called "replacement toner" will definitely diminish the lifetime of the component of your expensive consumables such as Drum, Fusing units. Eventually, you will be replacing it in no time without reaching the lifetime of consumables.
Using non-original Supplies will give you a poor copy qualities. Such as light copies or background copies/dirty copies. --- who needs Bad Copy Quality?
Common problem that exist are the result of using Duplicates Consumables.

Second Rule:
Know more about your machine.

Third Rule:
Once a problem occurs, DO NOT OPEN / DISMANTLE / or try to Fix it by yourself. There are some guidelines for operators on what is to be done like resetting and removing Jam papers/Stuck paper and thats all there is. (see your owners guide manual)

REPORT YOUR PROBLEM to your Distributor. (from where you purchase).

An Easy Way to Do First when a Problem occurs?

Identify What is the Problem. By understanding what is the message in the Panel Display.

Top Common Problem that you will be seeing are the following:

Paper Jam -- The beauty of digital copiers now these days is that, the information of the exact problem when a jam occurs will tell you exactly the location of the paper jam with figures and on some models, an animation guide step by step on what is to be done... so this is EASY. But remember to be very careful in doing so. After removing the Paper Jam.. Re-fix everything and your machine is ready to Go.

Error Codes appears on the Screen of your machine -- Some can be reset by turning OFF/ON. If the problem persist, then that the time you will be reporting your problem to your dealer. And for the summary of the trouble codes, I will be updating this blog. So keep in touch.

Toshiba Copiers Error Messages

2012-02-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

Toshiba Copiers Error Messages.
Applicable to the following models
Toshiba E160; E200
Toshiba E16; E20; E25

The Service Call sign which usually appears as "Wrench" image on the panel board, means the machine has a problem. Identifying the Error codes press "8" and "Clear/Stop" keys simultaneously to read for the Error.

NOTE: All error codes can be reset by turning Off and On of your machine except for the Fixing or Fuser problem codes.

And these are the details of the Error codes.

C01 Main Motor Problem
C04 PFP Main Drive Problem on Tray 3
C21 Scan Problem
C26 Exposure Lamp
C38 Replace Process Unit Error
C41 Fixing thermistor/low temperature
C43 Fixing temperature problem even after warm up has completed
C45 Fixing Thermistor defective

Kyocera

2012-02-09T09:50:00.000-08:00

Kyocera Copiers

For download of printer drivers you can visit the main site

Download here for Kyocera Printer Driver

Kyocera Press Release

January 24, 2012
Kyocera Mita America Multifunctional Products and Printers Named Winter 2012 Pick Winners by Buyers Lab
TASKalfa 7550ci Color MFP, TASKalfa 6550ci Color MFP and TASKalfa 4550ci Color MFP, and FS-C2626MFP/FS-C2526MFP Color Multifunctional Printers Earn BLI Awards for Robustness, Reliability and Excellent Value...........read more

Ineo Develop

2012-02-09T09:39:00.000-08:00

Ineo photo copy machine

Download Printer Driver

Press Release
Small in size, big in features DEVELOP ineo 163/213 read more....

Tips in Buying a Copier!

2012-01-28T12:01:00.000-08:00

Tips on What Copiers To Buy.

I will make it simple...

1st Question will be... what is it that you require? You have to consider always how are you going to use the machine, will it be low copy volume, average copy volume or high copy volume per month?

If your office is a small one, a 15 cpm to 25cpm will be perfect for your office.
If your office is having more users and from time to time need some print outs or copies, then settle for a medium machine which will be from 25cpm up to 40cpm.
If your using it as commercial purposes such as Copy Centers, or big corporations, I suggest a high end Copiers should be used from 40cpm above.

2nd Question will be... Ask for some technical specification such as Lifetimes of Consumables. Consumables are Drum, Developers, Toners. (Some brands are no longer or not using Developer.-- this machine are called Mono-Component).

2012-01-17T11:50:00.000-08:00

Kyocera KM series
Kyocera FS series
Error Codes!!! What does it Means?!.

Problem Codes or Error Codes that appears on your Copier Machine means something. And this information is very important when you will log a service request to your supplier. But what does it means?

FYI... Error codes are Self Diagnostic Function in a copier machine so that the problem can be identified easily. Thus reporting the corresponding Error Codes, or Problem Codes will help. This will diminish the service breakdown of the machine. Error codes has a corresponding section in a machine, your service technican can bring the necessary parts that the machine might need.

I will be posting the most common problem or TOP 5 common problem on KM series. And to start with,

KM series machine Top 5 Problem

C 6000. Technically speaking, this problem is the Fixing Unit, wherein the thermistor of the unit is defective. But the most common to this problem is due to fluctuation of current. Or worst, when your machine is using a 220 volts and you fix it on 110 volts line.

... stay tuned....

2011-12-30T08:46:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to Each and Everyone!

Sending you this Greetings to bring you Hope and Joy on this Joyous occasion.

Wishing you a Happy New Year

2011-12-30T03:14:00.000-08:00

The Copiers!

From small offices, to medium scale business to large scale businesses, Copiers are the most common catch of the eye. And when it breaks down, believe me you will burst up high because when you need it the most... your machine could be not functioning properly.

And the quickest way you can do is to dial the hotline service number of your service provider. And let the expert do the job.

But what about if the problem is just as simple as ABC.

The Easy Way -- is to check it out what can we do first.

First things first... Identify the problem that you encounter. (Don't panic) It could be a minor thing only.

In identifying your Copier problem... have a look at the panel board. Now these days copiers are built with large screen and touch screen (not on all models). And with a wizard screen on what is to be done.. that's the cool part. You will see it at ease on the panel.

Most Common Problem to Copiers. Which can be Fix by YOU or your operator or anyone else in your office. This is as easy as ABC.

Paper Jam

Locate the paper jam (see the panel board, RED LED's blinking and the location is indicated where is the Jam Paper.
Open the cover/front or left/right accordingly and Remove the Jam paper as illustrated in the Panel Board.
Close the cover and your machine should be working in good order. EASY!

Toner Empty

Replace toner. EASY! It is advisable to have a spare of Toner for your machine. Don't wait for the machine to be out of order due to Toner. These are consumables.
WARNING!!! Always buy ORIGINAL TONER for your machine (please check from your supplier). Using Duplicate toner will only worsen the condition of your Photo-copier and will cost you more when you use a duplicate toner.

Call For Service

This "Call For Service" is definitely for Copier Techinicians, you are thereby advise to call your Service Representative to deal with this problem and to inform what kind of Service Code appearing on the Panel Board.
The Easy Way to resolve the problem .... is to RESET your machine by Turning it OFF/ON ... Digital machine now these days can be reset and will conduct Self Test. If the problem persist, thats the time you have to call your Service Representatives

These are the common problems that arise with customer, and I will be posting some more tips ... do come back for more. We are currently improving this site.. your comment, reply, and suggestion will be very helpful.

2011-12-30T02:59:00.000-08:00

Greetings to my fellow Copier Technicians who are working around the globe. Let us enrich our knowledge by sharing our ideas.

I have created this blog for us to interact. Perhaps its time for us to get along and share some tips and ideas to our fellow technicians who are in need as well. After all, they can help us somehow in their expertise.

But I will start with the blog on Customers or Operators in regards to the use of their Digital Copiers. Like what are the common problem that they encounter. And what can they do before dialing the Hot Line for their Service Center (in their respective area/country).

So lets start blogging our ideas and tips...