This machine has a detection mechanism for lubricant end in the drum cleaning unit, in order to prevent the drum cleaning unit from deteriorating due to lubricant depletion.
Lubricant End Detection Details
State | Descriptions |
|---|---|
Lubricant Near-end | At each end of the lubricant bar, there is a near-end detection mechanism. As lubricant is consumed gradually, a tab in the lubricant holder shifts. When lubricant decreases to a certain amount, the tab touches the feeler and near-end is detected. When either of the lubricant end sensors is triggered, a "Near End" alert message is displayed. The machine can still be used, but a drum rotation counter begins. |
Lubricant End | At 12 km of drum rotation after near-end detection, an "End" alert message is displayed. At this time, the machine stops and cannot be used until the lubricant bar is replaced. This corresponds to about 25.3k sheets (Black) / 22 sheets (Full Color) for MP C6503/C8003 (5P/J), or about 30.2k sheets (Black) / 29.9 sheets (Full Color) for Pro C5200S/C5210S (25P/J). |
Lubricant End Detection Details
Lubrication end detectors [A] are on the rear of the lubricant blade on the upper side of the drum cleaning unit.
Two harnesses [A] from each lubrication end detector are connected to the drum cleaning unit. The drum cleaning unit is connected to the main machine with four harnesses. The harnesses of each detector come from electrode plate A [B] and electrode plate B [C] within each detector.