Pi3500 Service Manual

Pi3500
SERVICE MANUAL
FrameMaker Ver.5.5(PC) Pi3500
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CONTENTS
GENERAL, MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... M-1
1-1. Controller Specifications .......................................................................... M-1
1-2. Supporting Client Specifications .............................................................. M-3
(1) IBM PC and Compatible Computers ............................................... M-3
(2) Apple Macintosh Computers ........................................................... M-3
1-3. Applicable Browser Specifications ........................................................... M-3
(1) Utility Functions ............................................................................... M-3
2. APPEARANCE ................................................................................................ M-4
2-1. Product Appearance ................................................................................ M-4
2-2. Installation on the Copier ......................................................................... M-4
3. COMPONENT LAYOUT .................................................................................. M-5
4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................... M-6
5. CONTROLLER START-UP ............................................................................. M-7
5-1. Controller Start-up Processing ................................................................. M-7
6. LEDs ON THE MAIN BOARD .......................................................................... M-8
6-1. LED Operation at Start-up ....................................................................... M-8
6-2. LED Display During Communication with Copier .................................... M-9
7. SWITCH ON PWB ........................................................................................... M-10
7-1. Switch on the Main Board ........................................................................ M-10
8. NIC BOARD (OPTION) .................................................................................... M-11
8-1. Description of Display of LEDs on the NIC Board
(10/100 BaseT, 10 BaseT/2) .................................................................... M-11
8-2. Jumpers on the NIC Board ...................................................................... M-12
DIS/REASSEMBLY
1. DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ...................................................................... D-1
1-1. Remove from the Copier .......................................................................... D-1
1-2. Removal of the Cover .............................................................................. D-2
1-3. Removal and Replacement of a SIMM .................................................... D-2
1-4. Removal and Replacement of a DIMM .................................................... D-3
1-5. Removal of the NIC Board (Option) ......................................................... D-3
1-6. Removal of the HDD (Option) .................................................................. D-5
1-7. Removal of the Main Board ..................................................................... D-6
1-8. Installation of the Ferrite Cores ................................................................ D-8
(1) Hookup Cable with Ferrite Core ...................................................... D-8
(2) Ferrite Core for Printer Cable .......................................................... D-9
(3) Ferrite Core for Network Cable (Option) .......................................... D-9
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. T-1
1-1. General Precautions ................................................................................ T-1
1-2. Reading the Text ..................................................................................... T-1
1-3. Network Problems ................................................................................... T-1
2. ERRORS DURING INITIAL SEQUENCE ........................................................ T-2
2-1. On-Board DRAM Test Results Error ........................................................ T-2
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2-2. ROM Check Error and Monitor Program Loading Error ........................... T-2
2-3. Controller Program Loading Error ............................................................ T-2
2-4. Controller Program Fault Detected .......................................................... T-2
3. MALFUNCTION CODES ................................................................................. T-3
3-1. Initialization Stage Notification (1810 to 1814) ........................................ T-3
3-2. Cautionary Notification (1820 to 1823) .................................................... T-3
3-3. Warning Notification (1840 to 1842) ........................................................ T-4
3-4. Failure Notification (1880 to 18FF) .......................................................... T-4
4. REMEDIAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................ T-5
4-1. Printing is Not Possible Via Parallel Port ................................................. T-5
(1) Checking cables for connection ....................................................... T-5
(2) Checking the Main Board Switch and Connectors .......................... T-5
4-2. Printing is Not Possible Via Network ....................................................... T-6
(1) Checking cables and connectors ..................................................... T-6
(2) Checking LEDs on the NIC Board ................................................... T-6
5. CONTROLLER WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................ T-7
6. MAIN BOARD COMPONENT LAYOUT .......................................................... T-8
7. FORMATTING THE HARD DISK .................................................................... T-9
7-1. Formatting the Hard Disk (HDD) .............................................................. T-9
(1) Ordinary Formatting ......................................................................... T-9
(2) Forced Formatting ........................................................................... T-9
8. INSTALLING THE FIRMWARE (F/W) ............................................................. T-10
8-1. Installation from the Parallel Port ............................................................. T-10
(1) Installing the Firmware .................................................................... T-10
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GENERAL,
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
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1 SPECIFICATIONS
1-1. Controller Specifications
Name : Pi3500
Type : Printer controller mounted externally on back of copier
Printer Language : PCL5e
PCL6
PostScript Level 2 Emulation
Print Speed : Di350: 35ppm (A4C/LetterC)
Di250: 25ppm (A4C/LetterC)
CPU : PowerPC 603e (100MHz)
ASIC : IBM printer ASIC
ROM : Capacity: 8 MB (Flash ROM), mounted by SIMM (includ-
ing alphabet fonts, PCL program and PS program)
RAM : Standard 16 MB [8 MB (on-board) + 8 MB (DIMM)]
(expandable up to 72 MB)
HDD : 2.5” IDE interface (option)
Host Interface : Centronics
Copier Interface : Minolta’s unique 8-bit parallel
Network type : Print Server Card
Network Protocol : IPX/SPX: NetWare 3.1x & 4.x
TCP/IP: Ipr/Ipd (Windows)
AppleTalk: (Macintosh) Supporting EtherTalk only
Network Management : SNMP compatible
To be controlled by a Web browser
Network Connection : 10Base-T/2 (Option)
10/100BaseT (Option)
Token Ring (Option)
Printer controller to NIC : DP0
interface
Applicable paper sizes : Max. standard paper size A3, Ledger
Transfer Image Density : 600 × 600dpi
Power : 5 V ±5%, 6 A max. (supplied from copier)
Maximum Power : 30W or less
Consumption
Weight : 1.8 kg (for standard configuration)
Exterior Dimensions : 264 (W) × 80 (D) × 204 (H) mm
PC Board : 233 mm × 192 mm, 6 layers, glass epoxy (94V-0)
Operating Environmental : Temperature 10 to 35 °C
Conditions Humidity 15 to 85%RH
Fonts : PCL5e/PCL6
• Agfa Intellifont 35
• True Type font 10
Postscript Level 2 Emulation
Type 1 font 35
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Standard Accessories : <CD-ROM>

PCL5e
• U.S. version Windows 3.1 printer driver
• U.S. version Windows 95 printer driver
• U.S. version Windows NT 3.51 printer driver
PCL6
• U.S. version Windows 3.1 printer driver
• U.S. version Windows 95 printer driver
PostScript
• U.S. version Windows 3.1 PS printer driver
• U.S. version Windows 95 PS printer driver
• U.S. version Windows NT 3.51 PS printer driver
• U.S. version Windows NT 4.0 PS printer driver
• PPD file for U.S. version Mac OS System 7.x or later
printer driver
<Engine Interface Cables>
• 30 cm (in compliance with 1284 B-connector and C-con-
nector specifications) Minolta’s Unique Cables
<Ferrite Cores> (Except the U.S.A. and Canada)
• Between copier and 2nd cassette (hookup cable with
core)
• For printer cable (split core)
• Tie Band (two)
Option : <Hard Disk Drives>
For PS font download (Only Macintosh)
• 2.5”, 2.1-GB, IDE interface specifications
• Mounting bracket
• IDE interface cable
<Network Cards (10BaseT/2)>
• 10BaseT/2 (95 × 125)
• NIC interface cables
• Spacer (two)
• Ferrite Core
• Tie Band (two)
<Network Cards (10/100BaseT)>
• 10/100BaseT (95 × 125)
• NIC interface cables
• Spacer (two)
• Ferrite Core
• Tie Band (two)
<Add-on Memories>
• 32MB DIMM (168-pin SDRAM)
• 64MB DIMM (168-pin SDRAM)
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1-2. Supporting Client Specifications
(1) IBM PC and Compatible Computers
CPU : i486DX or more

Memory : 8MB or more
OS : U.S. version Windows 3.1/95
U.S. version Windows NT 3.51/4.0
Miscellaneous : Should have sufficient memory and resources in the above
Windows and other applications used.
(2) Apple Macintosh Computers
CPU : PowerPC, 680x0

Memory : 16MB or more
OS : Mac OS System 7 or later
1-3. Applicable Browser Specifications

(1) Utility Functions
• Netscape version 3.x and 4.x recommended.
• Internet Explorer version 3.x and 4.x recommended.
• Mandatory is a browser of HTML 3.0 or higher.
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2 APPEARANCE
2-1. Product Appearance
4608D018AB
2-2. Installation on the Copier
4608D017AB
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3 COMPONENT LAYOUT
Layout of Components in the Controller
8MB DIMM
32MB DIMM (OPTION)
64MB DIMM (OPTION)
HDD (Option)
HDD Cable
(Option)
NIC Cable NIC Board (Option) 8MB SIMM

(Option)
Main Board
Power Supply Harness 4608D023AA
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4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Controller System Configuration
PC
Windows 3.1/95
Windows NT 3.51/4.0
Apple Macintosh
PCL5e
Print Drive
PCL6
Print Drive
PS
PS Print Drive
Print Drive PPD File
Ethernet
Centronics
PJL NIC Board (DPI.Co)
PCL5e Emulation PS Core
Device Driver Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
OS
Minolta’s Unique Interface
Di250/Di350
Definitions
PS : Abbreviation for PostScript, a page description language devel-
oped by Adobe Systems, Inc.
Centronics : A parallel interface standard for connecting printers.
Ethernet : A data transfer protocol used in information networks.
PJL : Abbreviation for Print Job Language, a system that interprets the
language used by the input signal.
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5 CONTROLLER START-UP
5-1. Controller Start-up Processing

Turning ON the power switch of the copier with the controller power cable connected to the
copier lets the controller perform the start-up procedures.
1. Standard RAM check
Detects the RAM capacity and makes a read/write check of the memory.
2. ROM check
Makes a ROM check and loads the program from ROM.
3. Add-on RAM check
Detects the RAM capacity and makes a read/write check of the memory.
4. System initialization
Initializes the system.
5. HDD (option) diagnostics and initialization
Checks and initializes the HDD (option) when it is connected.
6. Network Board (option) initialization
Initializes the Network Board (option) when it is connected.
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6 LEDs ON THE MAIN BOARD
LEDs
4608D022AA
6-1. LED Operation at Start-up

LEDs D4, D5, D6, and D7 light up, go out, and blink in the following order when the control-
ler is started. If an error occurs, the LEDs give indication and the controller stops.
✽ LED Condition: ❍ -OFF, ● -ON, -Blinking
Type Details D4 D5 D6 D7
1. Completing the various settings for PrinterASIC ❍ ● ❍ ●
2. Setting DBAT/IBAT and enabling MMU DBAT/IBAT
● ❍ ❍ ❍
conversion
3. Initializing and enabling the cache ❍ ● ❍ ❍
4. Testing the on-board DRAM (8-MB) ● ● ❍ ❍
Error Faulty test results ● ● ● ●
5. Jumping to the primary boot loader
❍ ❍ ● ❍
6. Loading monitor while checking ROM
Error Loading failure (faulty ROM contents) ❍ ● ● ●
7. Completing loading ● ❍ ● ❍
8. Starting monitor ❍ ❍ ❍ ●
❍ ❍ ● ❍
❍ ● ❍ ❍
● ❍ ❍ ❍
9. Loading the Controller program ❍ ❍ ❍ ●
Error Loading failure ❍ ❍ ❍
10. Jumping to the Controller program ❍ ❍ ❍
Error Fault detected (monitor execution) ❍ ❍ ❍
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6-2. LED Display During Communication with Copier

The LEDs light up or remain off as detailed below in different communication modes with
the copier.
Details D4 D5 D6 D7
Data being transmitted to the copier ❍ ● ❍ ❍
Data being received from the copier ● ❍ ❍ ❍
Image being transmitted to the copier ● ● ❍ ❍
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7 SWITCH ON PWB
7-1. Switch on the Main Board

When the keys on Switch S1 are set to the following positions and when the copier is
turned ON, then the corresponding operations are performed as detailed below.
DIP SW (S1)
4608D021AA
Details Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4

Initializes, and then starts, the controller.
ON
(Clearing NVRAM and forcibly formatting HDD)
Runs the analysis monitor program ON
Runs the controller board memory check program ON ON ON ON
NOTE
These are the only possible combinations of DIP switch settings. Never attempt to make
any other combination.
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8 NIC BOARD (OPTION)

✽ For the explanation on the Token Ring Board and other NIC Boards, refer to the Guide
and CD-ROM furnished with the board.
8-1. Description of Display of LEDs on the NIC Board

(10/100 BaseT, 10 BaseT/2)
Amber LED
Green LED
4608D019AA
Operating
LED Patterns And the printer is... Then the NIC...
Condition
First powered on. Is performing self-tests. Normal
Green LED is ON steady.
Awaiting print jobs. Is functioning properly. Normal
Green LED - blinks 3
Finished with self-tests. Prints out status report. Normal
times and stays on.
Green LED blinks rapidly. Performing self-tests. Detects bad RAM chip. Error
Failed the Ethernet
Green LED blinks rapidly
Performing self-tests. hardware self-test. Error
4 times then pauses.
Check the network.
Amber LED blinks rapidly Did not pass the check-
for 10 seconds. Amber sum test. Unit automati-
Performing flashmem-
LED goes off and the cally goes into Error
ory self-tests.
Green LED blinks contin- download mode and
uously. awaits flash update.
Awaiting print jobs
Has a printer interface
Green LED blinks slowly. sometime after power- Error
error.
on completes.
Has lost its NetWare
Green LED blinks rapidly. Awaiting print jobs. connection to file Error
server.
Has been reset to fac-
tory defaults.
Green LED alternately Finished with power-on
Power off and move Error
blinks with amber LED. sequence.
jumper JP2 to OFF
position.
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8-2. Jumpers on the NIC Board
BYPASS
P.ACK
TEST
FACT
T.B.
ON
ON
CS1
JP2
OP1
OP6
OP2
OP3
OP4
OP5
OP7
CS2
10/100BaseT
OP1 TEST
OP6 BYPASS
CUS FACT
P.W. P.ACK
S.R. T.B.
OFF ON
OFF ON
AUTO MAN
CS1 JP3
JP4
10BT THIN
JP2
CS2
10BaseT/2 4608D024AB
NOTE
NEVER change the positions of pins shown in black in the above figures (initial settings).
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DIS/REASSEMBLY
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIS/REASSEMBLY

• Be sure to unplug the power cord of the copier before attempting to disassemble the con-
troller.
• Never attempt to connect or disconnect a cable or plug in or unplug a connector while the
controller is ON.
• If the controller is energized with its cover open, use care not to touch the board inside it.
• The basic rule is not to run the controller with any of its parts removed.
• A toothed washer is used with the screw that secures the ground wire to ensure positive
conduction. Do not forget to insert this washer at reassembly.
• To reassemble the controller, reverse the order of disassembly unless otherwise speci-
fied.
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1 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
1-1. Remove from the Copier

Remove the controller from the copier, as it is impossible to disassemble it when it is
mounted on the copier.
NOTE
Whenever attempting to remove the controller from the copier, be sure to unplug the power
cord of the copier.
1. Disconnect the engine interface cable.
4608D003AA
2. Remove six screws, unplug the power connector, and remove the controller.
4608D004AA
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1-2. Removal of the Cover

Remove 14 screws and the cover.
4608D005AB
1-3. Removal and Replacement of a SIMM

1. Remove 14 screws and the cover. (See 1-2.)
2. Pull the tabs on both ends of the mounting bracket outward.
3. Slightly tilt the SIMM and pull it upward.
NOTE
• A SIMM has a unique orientation at installation. Note that the cutout in the SIMM is
located as illustrated below.
• Static electricity can destroy electronic components. Touch a metal or similar object with
your hand before starting the procedure.
➁
➀
4608D009AB
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1-4. Removal and Replacement of a DIMM

2. Push the levers on both sides down.
3. Pull the DIMM straight upward.
NOTE
• A DIMM has a unique orientation at installation. Note that the cutout in the DIMM is
located as illustrated below.
• Be sure to insert the board until it locks into position.
• Static electricity can destroy electronic components. Touch a metal or similar object with
your hand before starting the procedure.
➀
➁
➀
4608D010AC
1-5. Removal of the NIC Board (Option)

2. Disconnect the connector that is connected to the NIC board.
3. Remove four screws and the NIC Board.
NOTE
When removing the NIC Board, use care not to touch the ICs and patterns on the board.
4608D006AA
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4. Turn and remove the two card spacers.
4608D007AB
5. Unplug the connector that is connected to the Main Board and remove the NIC Board
cable.
4608D008AC
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1-6. Removal of the HDD (Option)

2. Remove four screws and the NIC Board. (See 1-5.)
3. Unplug the HDD cable from the connector (J9) on the Main Board.
4608D011AA
4. Remove four screws and the HDD mounting bracket.
4608D012AA
5. Unplug the HDD cable.

6. Remove four screws and the HDD.
4608D013AC
NOTE
When plugging in the HDD cable, note that there are four pins which have no mating parts
on the HDD side.
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1-7. Removal of the Main Board

2. Remove four screws and the NIC Board. (See 1-5.)
3. Remove four screws and the HDD mounting bracket. (See 1-6.)
4. Remove two screws from the Engine Interface connector.
5. Remove two screws from the parallel connector.
4608D015AB
6. Remove six screws and the Main Board.
4608D016AA
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7. Unplug the power supply harness from the connector (J10) on the Main Board.
NOTE
When unplugging the harness, push the lock release.
4608D014AB
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1-8. Installation of the Ferrite Cores

(1) Hookup Cable with Ferrite Core
1. Remove the screw from the back side of the copier and remove the connector cover
from the Paper Take-Up Unit.
4608U034AA
2. Disconnect the PJ1 harness.
4608U035AA
3. Connect the Hookup Cable with Ferrite Core to the PJ1 harness as illustrated.
4608U036AA
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4. Using one screw, reinstall the connector cover to the Paper Take-Up Unit.
NOTE
Use care to prevent the wiring from being caught between the copier frame and connector
cover.
4608U037AA
(2) Ferrite Core for Printer Cable

Attach the Ferrite Core to the printer cable as illustrated and attach the tie bands so that the
Ferrite Core cannot be moved further away from the connector.
150
mm
Ferrite Core
4608D027AB
Tie Band
(3) Ferrite Core for Network Cable (Option)

Attach the Ferrite Core to the network cable as illustrated and attach the tie bands so that
the Ferrite Core cannot be moved further away from the connector.
Tie Band
50mm Ferrite Core

4608U040AA
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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1 INTRODUCTION
1-1. General Precautions

• When replacing a part or plugging or in unplugging a connector, always make sure that
the power cord of the copier has been unplugged.
• Never create a closed circuit across connector pins except those specified in the text and
on the printed circuit.
• When energizing the controller with its cover removed, use utmost care not to touch a
board or any other component inside it.
• The basic rule is not to run the controller with any of its parts removed.
• When the user is using a word processor or personal computer from the power outlet of
the same line, take necessary steps to prevent the circuit breaker from opening due to
overloads.
• Keep all disassembled parts in good order and keep tools under control so that none will
be lost or damaged.
1-2. Reading the Text

• If a component (except fuses) on a PWB or any other functional unit including the HDD is
defective, the text only instructs you to replace the whole PWB or functional unit and
does not give troubleshooting procedures applicable within the defective unit.
• All troubleshooting procedures contained herein assume that there are no breaks in the
harnesses and cords and all connectors are plugged into the right positions.
• For the removal procedures of covers and parts, see DIS/REASSEMBLY.
• The procedures preclude possible malfunctions due to noise and other network prob-
lems.
1-3. Network Problems

• Any problem that occurs in conjunction with the operation of the controller over a network
should be directed to the network administrator for check and repair. The servicemen
should never attempt to make network-related settings or repair network-related prob-
lems.
• The user should only ask for a check on network-related wiring from the network to the
controller and should never attempt to check it out him/herself.
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2 ERRORS DURING INITIAL SEQUENCE

This section contains the remedial procedures for errors that can occur during the initial
sequence that follows a power-up sequence. The details of each error are indicated by the
LEDs (D4 to D7) on the Main Board. At this time, the printer controller is stopped.
(For more details, see “6-1. LED Operation at Start-up,” GENERAL, MECHANICAL/ELEC-
TRICAL.)
2-1. On-Board DRAM Test Results Error

The On-Board DRAM (8 MB) is faulty.
D4 D5 D6 D7 Action
● ● ● ● • Change the Main Board.
2-2. ROM Check Error and Monitor Program Loading Error

Loading is faulty with an error found in the ROM contents.
D4 D5 D6 D7 Action
❍ ● ● ● • Check the SIMM ROM socket.
• Change SIMM ROM.
2-3. Controller Program Loading Error

The DIP switch settings are made for the monitor program mode or there is an error in the
ROM contents.
D4 D5 D6 D7 Action
❍ ❍ ❍ • Check the DIP switch settings.
• Change SIMM ROM.
2-4. Controller Program Fault Detected

A fault is found in the Controller program.
D4 D5 D6 D7 Action
❍ ❍ ❍ • Change the Main Board.
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3 MALFUNCTION CODES
If the controller is in a state in which it can communicate with the copier as it detects an
error, it notifies the copier of a code corresponding to the error (1810 to 18FF).
3-1. Initialization Stage Notification (1810 to 1814)

The controller notifies the copier of the specific stage of the controller until it becomes
ready for operation after power-up.
Code Description
1810 Parallel interface being initialized
1811 NIC interface being initialized
1812 Controller’s internal circuitry being initialized
1813 Printer functions being started
1814 Salutation being started
3-2. Cautionary Notification (1820 to 1823)

The controller notifies the copier that some of the functions are currently disabled because
of a fault it has detected.
Code Description Action
1820 NVRAM error: Reset
There is a fault found in retention of the setting values stored in the
controller NVRAM.
1821 Parallel interface error: Reset
The parallel interface in the controller is faulty.
1822 NIC functional level error: Reset
The NIC interface that runs the network utility or salutation is faulty.
1823 NIC error: Reset
It is not confirmed that NIC has been connected properly or the con-
troller has failed in initializing the NIC.
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3-3. Warning Notification (1840 to 1842)
Code Description Action

1840 Flash ROM update data being loaded: —
A flash ROM update data request has been received and the update
data is being downloaded. The controller has suspended some of its
functions and the job being processed can be terminated or dis-
carded.
✽ The power should not be shut down while this notification is being
issued.
1841 Flash ROM update data being written: —
The update data is being written in the flash ROM.
✽ The power should not be shut down while this notification is being
issued.
1842 Flash ROM update completed: Reset
The writing of update data in the flash ROM is completed.
1843 Flash ROM update data loading failure: Reset
The area required for downloading the update data is not available or
there is an error in the update data.
1844 Flash ROM update data writing failure: Reset
The controller has failed in writing update data in the flash ROM.
✽ The data in the ROM might have been nullified and it is likely that
the controller cannot recover.
3-4. Failure Notification (1880 to 18FF)

The controller notifies the copier that some of the functions are currently disabled because
of a fatal error it has detected. It requires a resetting procedure for recovery.
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4 REMEDIAL PROCEDURES
• The basic repair procedure for the controller is to replace the defective PC board or other
unit with a new one.
• First, identify the faulty symptom and replace the defective part to restore the controller to
the normal operating condition.
4-1. Printing is Not Possible Via Parallel Port
Printing is not possible via the parallel port.
NG
1. Check cables for connection Reconnect the cables and turn ON the
copier again.
OK
NG
2. Check the Main Board switch and Correct the defective part and turn ON
connector. the copier again.
OK
Replace the Main board.
(1) Checking cables for connection

After turning the copier power OFF, check the power cable, engine cable, and printer cable
for good connection to the controller. Then, turn the copier power ON again.
Printer cable
Power cable
Engine cable
4608D020AA
(2) Checking the Main Board Switch and Connectors

(See “3. COMPONENT LAYOUT” and “7. SWITCH ON PWB” of “General, Mechanical/
Electrical.”)
• Bits 1 to 4 of S1 should be in the OFF position.
• SIMM: Plugged properly into the socket.
• DIMM: Plugged properly into the socket.
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4-2. Printing is Not Possible Via Network
Printing is not possible the network.
NG
1. Check cables and connectors for Reconnect the cables and connectors
connection. (NIC Board) and turn ON the copier again.
OK
NG
2. Check LEDs on the NIC Board. Replace the NIC Board
OK
NG
Check for printing via parallel port. See “4-1. Printing is Not Possible via
Parallel Port.”
OK
Replace the NIC Board.
(1) Checking cables and connectors

• Check the network cables for connection and then turn ON the power switch of the
copier.
(2) Checking LEDs on the NIC Board

• Check that the green LED is lit.
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5 CONTROLLER WIRING DIAGRAM
Controller
SIMM ROM (72-pin) 1
Main Board
J3 Parallel
Port
DIMM RAM (168-pin)
36
1 1
1
Option: NIC Board J6
J10
60 60 J7 Engine
Port
DC5V
DC5V
GND
GND
J9
1 44 36
1 2 3 4
G
G
Y
Y
1 44 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Option: HDD
4608D025AB
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6 MAIN BOARD COMPONENT LAYOUT
J1 U3
U4
C5
U7 U8
C20
U9
J4
C24
C30 U13 U14 U15 U16 Y1 U19 U12 U11
U10 J3
U17
D4 C40
D5 U21 U22 U23 C42 C38
D6
U20
D7 U24
U30
U25 U26 U27 U28 C49
S1 U35 U36 U37 U33
C53 U41
U38 U39 U32
J5
U42 U45 U50 U51
J6
U48
U53 U54
U58 U59 U60 U52
U70 C60
U66 U67 U68 U69 J7
U71 U72
C67
C70 F3 C68
J8
U78 F2
U76 U77 U73 U74 U75
J9 VR1 J10
J11
4608D026AA
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7 FORMATTING THE HARD DISK
7-1. Formatting the Hard Disk (HDD)

(1) Ordinary Formatting
If the HDD is connected when the copier power is turned ON, the controller attempts to
load the file system.
• It performs formatting automatically if the HDD is yet to be formatted.
• It forcibly formats the HDD again if the previous formatting sequence has been abnor-
mally terminated (due to a power shutdown or program error).
• The controller loads the HDD if it has been formatted and the write complete flag is nor-
mal.
(2) Forced Formatting

Flipping DIP SW-1 on the Main Board to the ON position starts the formatting sequence,
forcibly formatting the HDD and EEPROM.
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8 INSTALLING THE FIRMWARE (F/W)
8-1. Installation from the Parallel Port
NOTES
• After the power has been turned ON, install the firmware without running a print cycle.
(1) Installing the Firmware

1. Check that the machine power is OFF.
2. Remove 14 screws and the cover. (see D: 1-2.)
3. If a Network Interface Card is mounted, remove the NIC cable that connects the Net-
work Interface Card to the printer controller board. (See D: 1-5.)
4. Check that key 1 of the DIP switch is in the OFF position. (See M: 7-1.)
5. Using the printer cable with a ferrite core, connect the printer controller to the computer.
6. Turn ON the machine power.
7. Turn ON the computer.
8. When the computer is started, insert the floppy disk into the computer.
9. Start the MS-DOS prompt and, using the copy command, install the firmware.
<Format>
copy /b [Update file name] [port name]
10. When the installation is completed, the controller is automatically restarted.

11. Make sure that the machine has completed its warm-up cycle and then check that the
D6 LED of the printer controller is blinking. Next, turn OFF the machine.
12. Flip key 1 of the DIP switch to the ON position.
13. Turn ON the machine.
14. Make sure that the machine has completed its warm-up cycle and then check that the
D6 LED of the printer controller is blinking. Next, turn OFF the machine.
15. Flip key 1 of the DIP switch to the OFF position.
16. If a Network Interface Card is mounted, connect the NIC cable that connects the Net-
work Interface Card to the printer controller board.
17. Reinstall the printer controller cover.
T-10
Copyright
1999 MINOLTA Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan
Use of this manual should

be strictly supervised to
avoid disclosure of
confidential information.
MINOLTA Co., Ltd. 4608-7991-11 99064500

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1-1. Controller Specifications

Standard Accessories : <CD-ROM>

CPU : i486DX or more

(2) Apple Macintosh Computers

CPU : PowerPC, 680x0

1-3. Applicable Browser Specifications

2-1. Product Appearance

2-2. Installation on the Copier

NIC Cable NIC Board (Option) 8MB SIMM

Power Supply Harness 4608D023AA

PJL NIC Board (DPI.Co)

PCL5e Emulation PS Core

Device Driver Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Minolta’s Unique Interface

5-1. Controller Start-up Processing

6 LEDs ON THE MAIN BOARD

6-1. LED Operation at Start-up

6-2. LED Display During Communication with Copier

7-1. Switch on the Main Board

Details Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4

8 NIC BOARD (OPTION)

8-1. Description of Display of LEDs on the NIC Board

8-2. Jumpers on the NIC Board

PRECAUTIONS FOR DIS/REASSEMBLY

1-1. Remove from the Copier

1. Disconnect the engine interface cable.

1-2. Removal of the Cover

1-3. Removal and Replacement of a SIMM

1-4. Removal and Replacement of a DIMM

1-5. Removal of the NIC Board (Option)

4. Turn and remove the two card spacers.

1-6. Removal of the HDD (Option)

4. Remove four screws and the HDD mounting bracket.

5. Unplug the HDD cable.

1-7. Removal of the Main Board

6. Remove six screws and the Main Board.

1-8. Installation of the Ferrite Cores

2. Disconnect the PJ1 harness.

(2) Ferrite Core for Printer Cable

(3) Ferrite Core for Network Cable (Option)

50mm Ferrite Core

1-1. General Precautions

1-2. Reading the Text

1-3. Network Problems

2 ERRORS DURING INITIAL SEQUENCE

2-1. On-Board DRAM Test Results Error

2-2. ROM Check Error and Monitor Program Loading Error

2-3. Controller Program Loading Error

2-4. Controller Program Fault Detected

3-1. Initialization Stage Notification (1810 to 1814)

3-2. Cautionary Notification (1820 to 1823)

3-3. Warning Notification (1840 to 1842)

Code Description Action

3-4. Failure Notification (1880 to 18FF)

4-1. Printing is Not Possible Via Parallel Port

Printing is not possible via the parallel port.

Replace the Main board.

(1) Checking cables for connection

(2) Checking the Main Board Switch and Connectors

4-2. Printing is Not Possible Via Network

Printing is not possible the network.

Replace the NIC Board.

(1) Checking cables and connectors