Canon Unit-AE1 User manual

Brand: Canon

Model: Unit-AE1

Type: User manual

The Canon Unit-AE1 is a versatile cassette feeding unit designed to enhance your printing experience with its advanced features and user-friendly design. With a paper storage capacity of up to 680 sheets, it allows for efficient handling of large print jobs. The unit supports a wide range of paper sizes, including A3, B4, A4, and B5, making it compatible with various printing needs. Additionally, it features a size auto-detection function, eliminating the need for manual size adjustment.

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Cassette Feeding Unit-AE1

Service Manual

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Specications

Installation

Technology

Parts Replacement Procedure

Maintenance

Appendix

Contents

Safety Precautions

Notes Before it Works Serving ---------------------------------------------0-2

Specications

Specication --------------------------------------------------------------------1-2

Specications ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2

Specications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2

Names of Parts --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2

External View -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2

Cross-Section View ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-2

Installation

How to Check this Installation Procedure --------------------------------- 2

When using the parts included in the package -------------------------------- 2

Symbols in the illustration ----------------------------------------------------------- 2

Points to Note at Installation ------------------------------------------------- 2

Checking the Contents -------------------------------------------------------- 3

CST. Feeding Unit-AE1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Contents of Cassette Spacer-A1 ---------------------------------------------------------- 3

Turning OFF the Host Machine ---------------------------------------------- 5

Unpacking ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Installation Procedure ---------------------------------------------------------- 6

Setting the Cassette -----------------------------------------------------------12

Adjustment -----------------------------------------------------------------------13

Adjustment of Margin (1st side) ---------------------------------------------------------- 13

Technology

Function -------------------------------------------------------------------------3-2

Basic Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2

Sensor / Solenoid --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2

Pickup/Feed System -------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2

Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2

Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-3

Paper Size Detection ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-3

Paper level sensor-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-5

JAM Detection ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-7

Delay JAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-7

Stationary JAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-7

Power ON JAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-7

Door open JAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-7

Power supply ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-8

Power connection with each option ---------------------------------------------------- 3-8

Parts Replacement Procedure

Parts Replacement -----------------------------------------------------------4-2

Remove from the host machine ------------------------------------------------ 4-2

Removing the Cassette Feed Roller ------------------------------------------ 4-5

Removing the Separation Roller ----------------------------------------------- 4-5

Removing the Pickup Roller ----------------------------------------------------- 4-6

Removing the Pickup Assembly Idler Gear --------------------------------- 4-6

Removing the Cassette 3 Pickup Unit ---------------------------------------- 4-7

When Connecting to 1-Cassette Unit -------------------------------------------------- 4-8

Removing the Cassette Size Detection Unit -------------------------------4-10

Removing the Pickup Motor ----------------------------------------------------4-10

Removing the Cassette Right Lower Cover --------------------------------4-12

Maintenance

Maintenance --------------------------------------------------------------------5-2

Periodical maintenance ---------------------------------------------------------- 5-2

Periodically replacement parts ---------------------------------------------------------- 5-2

Consumables -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-2

Adjustment --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-2

Margin Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-2

Parts Conguration / Role ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5-4

Appendix

Service Tools -------------------------------------------------------------------6-2

Special Tools ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6-2

General Circuit Diagram (1/3) -------------------------------------------------- 6-3

General Circuit Diagram(2/3) --------------------------------------------------- 6-4

General Circuit Diagram(3/3) --------------------------------------------------- 6-5

Safety Precautions

Notes Before it Works Serving

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Safety Precautions > Notes Before it Works Serving

Notes Before it Works Serving

Caution

At servicing, be sure to turn off the power source according to the specied steps and

disconnect the power plug.

Caution

Do not turn off the power switch (of the host machine) when downloading is under way.

Turning off the main power switch while downloading is under way can disable the

machine.

Specications

Names of Parts

1-2

Specications > Specication > Names of Parts > Cross-Section View

Specication

Specications

Item Specication Remarks

Paper storage method Front loading method

Pickup method Separation retard method

Paper stack capacity 550sheets (80g/m

paper),

680sheets (64g/m

paper)

Cassette 2

Paper feed reference Center reference

Paper Type 64g/m

~90g/m

Paper size Standard (universal) A3,B4,A4,B5,

LDR,LGL,LTR,A4R,B5R,LTRR, A5R,EX

EC,STMTR,12"x18",8K,16K,16KR

Paper grammage 64 to 90g/m

Paper size switch Size auto detection

Control Panel None (Use the key on the host

machine)

Display None (Use the key on the host

machine)

Environmental measure Heater for paper humidity adjustment Cassette heater is available

as an option

Power supply No Option power supply of the

host machine

Size 565(W) - 650(D) - 248(H) [mm]

Weight 27.5kg

Max. power consumption 100W

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Names of Parts

External View

External Cover

[1] Left cover [6] Right lower cover

[2] Upper tray cover [7] Right rear cover

[3] Lower tray cover [8] Rear cover

[4] Right front cover [9] Connector cover

[5] Pedestal right cover

[2]Upper tray cover

[3]Lower tray cover

[1]Left cover

[9]Connector cover

[8]Rear cover

[7]Right rear cover

[4]Right front cover

[6]Right lower cover

[5]Cassette right

lower cover

Cross-Section View

Lifter

Pickup Roller 3

Pickup Roller 4

Feed Roller 3

Detachment Roller 3

Vertical path Roller 3

Feed Roller 4

Detachment Roller 4

Vertical path Roller 4

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Installation

How to Check this

Installation Procedure

Checking the Contents

Installation Procedure

Adjustment

Installation > Points to Note at Installation

How to Check this Installation Procedure

When using the parts included in the package

A symbol is described on the illustration in the case of using the parts included in the package

of this product.

Packaged Item

Symbols in the illustration

The frequently-performed operations are described with symbols in this procedure.

Connector

Disconnect

Screw

Tighten Remove Connect

Secure Free

Harness

Push

Insert

Plug in

Turn on

Sound CheckCheck Visual Check

Claw

Remove

Checking instruction

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Points to Note at Installation

In the case of connecting to the 250 Sheets Cassette Model, the Cassette Spacer-A1 is

required.

To enable function of the heater, "Cst Heater Kit-J1" and "Cassette Heater Unit-37" must be

installed.

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Installation > Checking the Contents

Checking the Contents

CST. Feeding Unit-AE1

[1] Cassette Feeding Unit x 1 [2] Positioning Pin x 2 [3] Connecting Fixture x 1 [4] Connector Cover x 1

[5] Size Plate x 2 [6] Screw

(RS Tightening; M3X8.5) x 5

< CD/Guides >

FCC/IC Sheet

Contents of Cassette Spacer-A1

MEMO:

Use the Cassette Spacer-A1 when connecting to the 250 Sheets Cassette Model.

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Installation > Checking the Contents

[1] Cassette Spacer x 1 [2] Positioning Pin (Long) x 2

[3] Connecting Fixture x 1 [4] Connector Cover x 1

*; Not use with this procedure.

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Installation > Unpacking

Turning OFF the Host Machine

Turn OFF the main power switch on the host machine, and then remove the power plug from the outlet.

Unpacking

1) Remove the container box. 2) Open the plastics, and remove the 2 pads by lifting the rear side of the

equipment. Then, move the plastics toward the pads at the front side.

Plastic

Pad

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3) Remove the 2 remaining pads and the plastics by lifting the front side

of the equipment.

Plastic

Pad

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4) Lift the equipment and unload it from the pallet.

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5) Remove all tapes afxed on the outside of the equipment.

6) Remove the all tapes on the cassette and packing materials.

Installation > Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

MEMO:

Be sure to execute the following step 1) to 3) only when connecting with the 250-sheet cassette model.

1) When connecting with the 250-sheet cassette model, loosen the 2 Positioning Pins which were installed to the Cassette Feeding Unit. (The removed Positioning Pins are no longer used.)

4 Screws (The removed screw will be used in step 2).)

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2) Install the 2 Positioning Pins (Long) packaged with Cassette Spacer-A1.

4 Screws (Use the screws removed in step 1).)

x2 x2

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Installation > Installation Procedure

3) When connecting to the 250 Sheets Cassette Model, install the

Cassette Spacer included in the Cassette Spacer-A1 by inserting it

into the 2 Positioning Pins.

Positioning Pin

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4) In the case that the Cassette Module (1- Cassette Unit) is

installed, remove it with a at-blade screwdriver.

Claw

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5) In the case that the Grip Covers are installed, release the claws

with a at-blade screwdriver and remove the Grip Covers.

Claw

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6) Open the Right Lower Cover of the Cassette Feeding Unit.

7) Hold the 4 Grips on the host machine, and mount the host machine while aligning the right and left corners of the front of the host machine and the front of the Cassette

Feeding Unit.

CAUTION:

When mounting the host machine on the

equipment, be sure to t the holes on

the bottom of the host machine into the 2

Positioning Pins on the top of the equipment.

The host machine weighs maximum approx.

50 to 79 kg.

It is recommended to lift it with 2 people

or more. However, if there is a standard to

handle a heavy load in each sales company,

follow it for operation.

Also, make sure to lift the machine with

keeping it level at operation.

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Grip

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8) Close the Cassette Right Lower

Cover.

9) Remove the cassettes to which

the Connecting Fixture will be

installed in a later step.

Installation > Installation Procedure

10) Install the Connecting Fixture.

1 Screw (RS Tightening; M3 x 8.5)

< When Connecting to 550 Sheets Cassette Model >

To install the Connecting Fixture, insert it into the hole on

the host machine and hook the tab of it to the plate on the

host machine.

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Screw

< When Connecting to 250 Sheets Cassette Model >

To install the Connecting Fixture, insert it included in the

Cassette Spacer-A1 into the hole on the host machine,

and hook the tab of it to the plate on the host machine.

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Screw

< When Connecting to Cassette Module (1- Cassette Unit) >

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Installation > Installation Procedure

11) Remove the Connector Cover. (The removed cover will not be used.)

1 Screw (The removed screw will be used in step 14).)

< In the Case of Host Machine > < In the Case of Cassette Module (1- Cassette Unit) >

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12) Put the 3 cables of the Cassette Feeding Unit through the guide, and connect the 3 connectors to the host machine.

MEMO:

Connect the connector with black color tube to "Cst Heater Kit-J1" (option).

CAUTION:

When securing the 3 cables in place with the guide, be sure to place one

cable to one groove of the guide.

Be sure to tuck the extra slack of the cable to the host machine side.

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< When Connecting to 550 Sheets Cassette Model >

< When Connecting to 250 Sheets Cassette Model >

< When Connecting to Cassette Module (1- Cassette Unit) >

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Installation > Installation Procedure

13) Loosen the screw on the Connector Cover included in the package, and install the grounding wire between it and the toothed washer.

Screw

Round Shape

Terminal

Toothed Washer

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CAUTION:

Be sure to pay attention to

the installation orientation

of the grounding wire.

Install from the direction of

the arrow marked on the

Plate

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Installation > Installation Procedure

14) Install the Connector Cover.

1 Screw (Use the screw removed in step 11).)

CAUTION:

Be sure not to trap the cable.

< When Connecting to Host Machine > < When Connecting to Cassette Module (1- Cassette Unit) >

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15) Turn the 4 Adjusters clockwise 4 times, and secure the equipment in place rmly.

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16) Install the removed covers.

Grip Cover

Right Lower Sub Cover (In the case that the Cassette

Module (1- Cassette Unit) is installed.)

17) Return the cassette of the host machine.

18) Plug the power plug of the host machine to the

outlet.

19) Turn ON the main power switch.

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Installation > Setting the Cassette

Setting the Cassette

1) Hold the Side Guide Plate Lever and set the Side Guide Plate to

the specied size.

At this time, set the Side Guide Plate to the click position (the

position where you feel a click) by moving the Side Guide Plate

while using the size index (label) of the sheet size to be set as a

measure.

2) Hold the Trailing Edge Guide Plate Lever and set the Trailing

Edge Guide Plate to the specied size.

At this time, set the Trailing Edge Guide Plate to the click position

(the position where you feel a click) by moving the Trailing Edge

Guide Plate while using the size index (label) of the sheet size to

be set as a measure.

Side Guide Plate Lever

Side Guide Plate

Trail Edge Guide Plate

Trail Edge Guide Plate Lever

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3) Set papers.

4) Open the cover at the Size Plate insertion area.

Paper

Cover

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5) Cut the 2 places of the Size Plates with nippers.

Cut

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6) Insert the Size Plate in accordance with the paper size being set.

(Lump the Size Plates not in use together and store them at the

rear.)

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7) Close the cover at the Size Plate insertion area, and return

the cassette to the equipment.

MEMO:

The paper size setting is recognized automatically.

Installation > Adjustment

Adjustment

Adjustment of Margin (1st side)

MEMO:

As for the adjustment method, the same procedure is applied to the Cassette

3 and 4.

1) Make a copy from the Cassette 3 and 4, and check that the left edge margin is 2.5+/-1.5mm.

Feed direction

of paper

image

MEMO:

In the case of out of specication, execute step 2) through 8) indicated below.

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2) Pull out the cassette.

3) Check the 2 scale positions of the Adjustment Plate.

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4) Loosen the 3 Fixation Screws.

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