INTRODUCTION
COPYRIGHT© 2001 CANON INC. 2000 2000 2000 2000 CANON iR8500/7200 REV.1 AUG. 2001
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2 Outline of the Manual
This Service Manual provides basic facts and figures about the iR8500 series and the side
paper deck designed as an option to the copier; use the information for servicing the ma-
chine in the field, thus ensuring the initial product quality.
For the DADF and other options, separate service manuals are made available for infor-
mation, refer to their respective manuals.
This Service Manual consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 1 Introduction:
features, specifications, names of parts, operation of the ma-
chine
Chapter 2 New Functions:
differences from the GP605 in terms of various mechanisms,
disassembly/assembly of mechanical systems.
Chapter 3 Main Controller: outline of the main controller
Chapter 4 Installation:
requirements for the site of installation, installation procedure,
relocation procedures, and installation of options
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Inspection:
periodically replaced parts, consumables and durables tables,
scheduled servicing chart
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting: standards, adjustments, arrangement of electrical components,
troubleshooting image faults, troubleshooting malfunctions,
upgrading
Appendix:
general timing chart, general circuit diagram
Service Modes
Error Codes
The contents of this Service Manual are subject to change for product improvement, and
major changes will be communicated in the form of Service Information bulletins.
All service persons are expected to be familar with the contents of this Service Manual
and the Service Information bulletins, equipping themselves with the ability to isolate and
correct possible faults in the machine.