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SERVICE MANUAL
PS-P61 Punch Staple
510 Kuze Ooyabu-cho Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8206, Japan Phone:+81-75-934-6700, Fax:+81-75-934-6708, www.horizon.co.jp
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FOREWORD
Punch Staple
Model PS-P61
This manual is designed to help you to keep the machine in a good operating condition. Read, study and keep this manual in a safe and convenient place.
Do not perform any maintenance until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
If you have questions regarding maintenance or this publication, please contact our service division.
The machine design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
030701/PSP61/03E/DV
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Safety Instruction
- Read and understand all safety instructions with a signal WARNING, CAUTION. If safety instructions are ignored, personal injury will and result.
- HORIZON INTERNATIONAL INC. cannot anticipate every possible situation that might involve a potential hazard. The instruction in this manual are therefore not all inclusive.
- Be sure to unplug the power cord when replacing the parts or repairing the machine.
- Take care with the rotating parts when the machine is operated with the covers being opened.
- Use the original HORIZON spare parts when replacing the parts.
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I Necessary Tool for Maintenance and Repair
Use the following tools for maintenance and repair.
Screw Driver Screw Driver Allen Wrenches Open-ended Wrench Box Wrench Snap-ring Expander
No. 2 6 to 7 mm 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm 5.5 x 7 mm 8 x 10 13 x 17 5.5 mm
II Signs and Abbreviations in This Manual
- The following signs in this manual represent wire color.
- The following abbreviations in this manual represent electronic and electrical parts.
Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Gray White Black Transparent
CL BK SW mSW M LED VR RY
Clutch Brake Switch Microswitch Motor Light Emitted Diode Potentiometer Relay
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Contents
FOREWORD .......................................................................................................................... I Safety Instruction ................................................................................................................... II I Necessary Tool for Maintenance and Repair ................................................................... III II Signs and Abbreviations in this manual ........................................................................... III
- PS-P61 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 1
- Operation Overview ........................................................................................................ 2
- Sheet Flow ........................................................................................................................ 3
- How to Remove Cover .................................................................................................... 4
- Sensors and Electronic Parts Descriptions ................................................................... 5
- Sensor Location and Descriptions ................................................................................. 6
- Transport Belt Drive Descriptions ................................................................................ 7
- Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 8
- LED and ConnectorDescriptions on P.C.B. .................................................................. 11
- Power & Signal Line Diagram ..................................................................................... 12
- Panel Sensor Line Diagram .......................................................................................... 13
- Staple Unit Inside Line Diagram ................................................................................. 14
- Power Supply Line Diagram ........................................................................................ 15
- Punch Unit and Sensor ................................................................................................. 16
- Timing Chart 1 .............................................................................................................. 17
- Timing Chart 2 .............................................................................................................. 18
- Timing Chart 3 .............................................................................................................. 19
- Check Mode ................................................................................................................... 20
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- PS-P61 Specifications
Staple and Punch Unit for QC-P8/P10
QC-P8, QC-P10
A4 : Corner Staple, Top Staple, and other Side Corner Staple A3: Corner Staple NOTE - Only corner staple can be done with optional punch.
- Two hole punch (option) can be performed only on A4 size.
Sheet Size with Operation Panel A4 and A3
NOTE - Sheet size must be within +,-0.5 mm.
Width : Maximum 298 mm (11.8") Minimum : 182 mm (7.2") Length : Maximum 432 mm (17") Minimum : 257 mm (10.2") NOTE - Other side corner staple and top staple are limited in size.
Stapling and Punching Thickness 10 Sheets of 135 gsm (36# Bond)
53 to 135 gsm (16# Bond to 36# Bond)
Optional Punch Capacity Up to 105 gsm of normal paper
25 Sets/min. (Corner Staple)
15 Sets/min. (Top Staple, Other Side Corner Staple and Staple with Punch)
Connecting Section : Roller Transport Producing Section : Belts Transport
Sheet Jam, No Staple, Door, Staple Trouble, Punch Trouble, and Full Tray (LEDs illuminate on operation panel.)
4 digits (For Maintenance)
DC Motor : 3 x 24 V DC Solenoid : 4 x 24 V/35 W
DC Motor : 1 x 24 V (with Punch)
100 V 50/60 Hz, 115 V 60 Hz, 230 V 50 Hz
Power Consumption 150 W
Machine Dimensions Tray Open : 1,115 x 562 x 582 mm (43.9" x 22.2" x 22.9") (WxDxH) Tray Close : 775 x 562 x 580 mm (30.6" x 22.2" x 22.9")
77 kg (170 lb)
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2. Operation Overview
1. Pile sheets into bins and turn on power switch.
- Staple unit will be reset if staple unit is not at home position before power is on.
- LED conditions of operation panel Jog Guide Illuminates at the current position. Not illuminates when irregular sheets are used. Staple Mode Illuminates at the angled side staple position. Punch Not illuminates. Jog Time 1 time lamp illuminates.
- Press option button on collator.
- Option LED illuminates.
- Gate in collator moves.
- Set jog guides according to sheets.
- LED in the selected sheet size illuminates.
- Select required mode with staple mode button.
- LED illuminates in different position as staple button is pressed. Staple unit moves to set position a few seconds after staple mode is selected.
NOTE
- In the case of other side corner staple or top staple, staple mode cannot be selected because of limited sheet size.
- In the case of staple with punch, staple mode cannot be selected because of limited sheet size.
- Set receiving tray and receiving tray guide according to sheet size.
- Press check button of collator twice. As collator starts, transport unit will transport a set of sheets. The set is stapled and/or punched and delivered to receiving tray.
- Press start button of collator. Collator starts collating and sets of sheets are produced.
When miss/double or other troubles happen on collator, collating job stops with LED illuminated.
Collator's Error : Sheet jam, misfeed, and double feed are indicated on panel of collator. PS-P61's Error : QC-P10 : Option error message is indicated on collator. QC-P8 : Receiving tray lamp illuminates on collator. PS-P61 : Monitor lamp illuminates.
- When preset counter reaches to set number, collating stops and then transport unit stops.
- In the case of the number of sets are not input in preset counter, collator stops because sheets run out, or because receiving tray of PS-P61 is full.
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3. Sheet Flow
A. Corner Staple with A4 and A3 Sheet Size (8.5" x 11"/11" x 17")
1. A set of collated sheets are delivered to transport unit.
2. A set of sheets are transported by transport rollers and pass sheet feed detector.
3. Transport belt and forward roller transport a set of sheets to stopper.
4. Transport belt stops.
5. Jog solenoids is activated and jog sheets.
6. Stapler staples sheets.
7. Delivery roller lowers and transport belt delivers a set of sheets to receiving tray.
B. Top Staple with A4 Sheet Size (8.5" x 11")
Staple unit moves to top staple position and is ready to staple. The procedures 1 to 6 are the same as A.
7. Delivery roller lowers and transport belt delivers a set to the second staple position.
8. Jog solenoids is activated and jog sheets.
9. Stapler staples sheets.
10. Transport belt delivers a set of sheets to receiving tray.
C. Other Side Corner Staple with A4 Sheet Size (8.5" x 11")
Staple unit moves to the other side corner staple position and is ready to staple. The rest procedures are the same as A.
The procedures 1 to 6 are the same as A.
- Punch punches sheets.
- Delivery roller lowers and transport belt delivers a set to receiving tray.
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- Sensors and Electronic Parts Descriptions
S/N 001001 to 099001
S/N 002901 to 008917
Transport Unit Open Sensor
Power Supply Box (Switch, Power Supply (5 V and 24 V), Breakers)
Punch Unit (Motor and Reset Sensor)
Staple Unit (Motor, Reset Sensor and No Staple Sensor )
Door Open Sensor Switch
Full Tray (Receiver) P.C.B. (QPP-263A)
Full Tray (Projector) P.C.B.(QPP-263A)
From S/N 100001
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- Sensor Location and Descriptions
Jog Guide 1 Position Sensor
Staple Home Position Sensor
Jog Guide 2 Position Sensor
Sketch of Staple Cabinet
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7. Transport Belt Drive Descriptions
(1) Applied Serial Number : S/N from 002901 to 008917
Sketch of Inside of Staple Unit
- Applied Serial Number : S/N 001001 or up
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8. Troubleshooting
A. Staple position (top staple) varies by more than 10 mm.
(Cause) Delivery roller does not lower enough and not deliver a set of sheets. Transport belt is dirty. Clearance between clutch and brake gets wider.
(Remedy 1) Adjust delivery roller so that it lowers enough.
- Adjust solenoid so that delivery roller touches transport belt and spring is compressed about 1 mm when solenoid activates.
(Remedy 2) Clean transport belt with alcohol soaked cloth.
(Remedy 3) Check the clearance between clutch and brake. Standard clearance is 0.15 (+,-0.05) in both clutch and brake. Applied Serial Number : S/N from 002901 to 008917
- When sheet jam 1 lamp illuminates.
(Cause) (Remedy) Sheets are jammed in transport Open transport unit and remove jammed sheets. And unit or transport unit is open. close transport unit firmly.
- When sheet jam 2 lamp/ sheet jam 3 lamp illuminates.
(Cause) Sheets are jammed in staple cabinet.
(Remedy 1) Press eject button.
(Remedy 2) Pull out staple cabinet and remove jammed sheets. In the case sheet jam 3 lamp illuminates, lift support guide unit and remove jammed sheets.
- When punch trouble lamp flashes.
(Cause) Punch unit is locked.
Attention Punch Capability: up to 10 sheets of 105 gsm normal paper.
(Remedy) Turn off power switch of collator, then turn on again after a few seconds. Press eject button, open staple cabinet and remove jammed sheets.
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8. Troubleshooting
E. When no staple/staple trouble lamp illuminates.
(Cause 1) Out of staples.
(Remedy 1) Refill staples.
(Cause 2) Staple unit head is not set on the proper position.
(Remedy 2) Press eject button to reset staple unit.
- When no staple/staple trouble lamp flashes.
(Cause) (Remedy) Staple unit is locked because of Turn off power switch of collator, then open staple staple jam. cabinet and remove jammed sheets or staples. Close staple cabinet, turn on power switch of collator and press eject button. Staple unit will be reset. Check for proper stapling by collating several sets (7 to 8 sets).
- When door lamp illuminates.
(Cause) Staple cabinet or rear cover is open.
(Remedy) Close staple cabinet or rear cover.
- When receiving tray lamp illuminates.
(Cause) Receiving tray is full, or sheets are not delivered completely.
(Remedy) Remove sheets from receiving tray, or delivery area.
I. When sheets are delivered without stapling. (Collating Continues.)
(Cause) Staples are not fed to stapling position in staple unit.
(Remedy 1) Set unnecessary sheets on bin, and check for proper stapling by collating several sets (7 to 8 sets).
(Remedy 2) Open staple unit, pull up and release staple cartridge and clean staple feed roller with alcoholic soaked cloth.
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- Troubleshooting
J. When sheets are delivered without stapling. (Collating stops.)
(Cause) Collated sheets are not jogged neatly.
(Remedy 1) Open staple cabinet and check whether jog guide is positioned to sheet size properly.
(Remedy 2) Straighten curled sheets, and fan them well.
(Remedy 3) Press jog switch and select 2-time jog.
K. When circuit breaker trips.
(Remedy) Turn off power switch of collator. Check inside of collator for obvious problems such as jammed sheets. If there is a problem, remove the cause. Reset circuit breaker a few minutes after turning off power switch. Push two left breakers to reset. Push up two right breakers to reset.
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- LED and Connector Descriptions on P.C.B.
CON8
CON10
CON1
CON5
CON3
CON9
CON12
CON7
CON6
CON4
CON2
CON11
Control P.C.B. QPW457
Illuminates at the reset position.
Illuminates when staples remain in cartridge.
Illuminates at the home position.
Illuminates when PS-P61 cannot start.
Illuminates when punch is selected.
Illuminates at home position.
Transport Unit Open Sensor
Illuminates when no sheets under sensor.
Illuminates when no sheets over sensor.
Illuminates when no sheets over stopper.
Staple Cabinet Rear Cover Open
Illuminates when cover is open.
Illuminates when button is pressed.
Illuminates when button is pressed.
Illuminates when button is pressed.
Illuminates when button is pressed.
Illuminates when transport unit is closed.
CON1
CON7
CON2
To Sheet Size Sensor and Panel P.C.B.
CON8
To Connector which connects Collator
CON3
To Solenoids and Transport Motor
CON9
To Power Supply 5V 24V
CON4
CON10
To Panel P.C.B Switch
CON5
To Transport Roller Solenoid and B4 Stopper
CON11
CON6
To Indicate Panel P.C.B LED
CON12
To Staple Motor, Clutch, Blake and Pulse Sensor
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CON7
CON3
CON5
CON6
CON4
CON2
CON1
QPW 457
CON7
CON8
CON1
CON5
CON3
CON9
Sheet Jog Solenoid 1
Staple Cabinet Rear Cover Open Sensor
Sheet Jog Solenoid 2
CON12
CON10
Full Tray Sensor (Receiver)
CON4
CON11
Staple Home Position Sensor
CON2
Transport Unit Open Sensor
QPW 457
Applied Serial Number : S/N from 002901 to 008917
Full Tray Sensor (Projector)
CON6
- Power & Signal Line Diagram
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CON7
CON3
CON5
CON4
CON6
CON2
CON1
QPW457
B4 Stopper Solenoied
Motor Driver P.C.B.
CON7
CON8
CON1
CON5
CON3
CON9
Sheet Jog Solenoid 1
CON12
Sheet Jog Solenoid 2
CON10
Staple Cabinet Rear Cover Open Sensor
CON6
CON4
CON11
Full Tray Sensor (Receiver)
Staple Home Position Sensor
CON2
Full Tray Sensor (projector)
QPW457
Power Sopply Unit
Applied Serial Number :
Sheet Feed Sensor
- Power & Signal Line Diagram S/N 001001 or up
Staple Unit
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B5 Longer Edge Size Sensor
B5 Shorter Edge Size Sensor
A4 Longer Edge Size Sensor
A4 Shorter Edge Size Sensor
B4 Longer Edge Size Sensor
B4 Shorter Edge Size Sensor
A3 Longer Edge Size Sensor
A3 Shorter Edge Size Sensor
- Panel Sensor Line Diagram
To Control P.C.B. QPW457
CON7
CON3
CON5
CON4
CON6
CON2
CON1
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- Staple Unit Inside Line Diagram
No Staple
View from Arrow Mark (Leading Cable)
Side View of Staple Unit
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- Transport Belt Motor Driver Wiring
Function Select Switch
Applied Serial Number : S/N 001001 or up
CN2
CN1
To Transport Belt 1 Green
Black Blue Red Yellow White
CN2 S/N099999 or before To MotorTo Control P.C.B. 1 To Connector 4-10
2 To Connector 3-10 3 None 4 None 5 None 6 None 7 None 8 None 9 None 10 None 11 To Connector 3-9 12 To Connector 11-4
None To Connector 4-10 To Connector 3-10 None None None None None None To Connector 3-9 To Connector 11-4
The following list is shown the function select switch position in normal operation condition. The machines having S/N 007006 or up equip with ver. 3.03 rom.
Normal Position Another Position Normal Position Normal Position
1.Automatic Current Reducing Function
OFF
OFF
0.9゜ / stp
OFF
OFF
3.Input Pulse Select Switch
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
4.Power Voltage Select Switch ON
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Noise Filter
SUP-B3G-ER
Receptacle
WCF1041B
G3NE-205T-DC5V
NRF110-2A
NRF-110-3A
Power Supply
Power Supply
+24V COM
+24V COM
5V COM
Remote +
Remote -
- Power Supply Line Diagram
NRF1100-1A SD
NRF1100-3A AD
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- Punch Unit and Sensor
SMR-08V-B
Sheet Sensor EE-SPY-302 Stopper Sensor Y G B
SMR-03V-B
+5V OUT COM
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Side Staple Correct Function
Unneatly Jogged Sheets / Option Error
Sheet Jog Solenoid 2
Unneatly Jogged Sheet Check
Sheet Jog Condition Check
Sheet Jog Solenoid 1
- Timing Chart 1
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Sheet Jog Solenoid 2
Sheet Jog Solenoid 1
Top Staple Correct Function
When staple lock timer is not reset in one second or punch is not reset in two seconds, each motor stops and nostaple monitor flashes.
No staple monitor illuminates.
Punch Lock / Option Error
The timig is different according to sheet size.
Sheet Jog Condition Check
- Timing Chart 2
(Applied Serial Number : S/N from 002901 to 008917)
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Top Staple Correct Function
The timing is different according to sheet size.
When staple lock timer is not reset in one second or punch is not reset in two seconds, each motor stops and nostaple monitor flashes.
No Staple monitor illuminates.
Punch Lock / Option Error
Sheet Jog Solenoid 2
Sheet Jog Condition Check
Sheet Jog Solenoid 1
For ROM ver. 3.21 or above, transport roller does not hold the sheets before second stitching.
- Timing Chart 2
( Applied Serial Number : S/N 001001 or up )
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- Timing Chart 3
(Applied Serial Number : S/N from 002901 to 008917)
Sheet Jog Solenoid 1
Sheet Jog Solenoid 2
B4 Other Side Corner Staple Correct Function
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- Timing Chart 3
(Applied Serial Number : S/N 001001 or up )
Sheet Jog Condition Check
Sheet Jog Solenoid 1
Sheet Jog Solenoid 2
B4 Other Side Corner Staple Correct Function
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22. Check Mode
1. Staple Unit Check Mode
- Turn on power with eject button pressed.
- Every time eject button is pressed, staple works.
- Lock sensor works during check mode. If staple lock continues for more than 1 second, staple motor stops and staple trouble lamp on monitor flashes
- Punch Unit Check Mode
- Turn on power with eject button pressed.
- Press staple mode switch to select "corner staple 0˚".
- Every time eject button is pressed, punch works.
NOTE
- Operate punch unit with 3 to 4 seconds intervals. Otherwise, motor or controller may be broken. Lock sensor works during check mode. If punch lock continues for more than 2 seconds, punch motor stops and punch trouble lamp on monitor flashes.
- Check on Complete Functions
- Turn on power with staple mode button and eject button pressed at the same time. And complete function of PS-P61 will work successively except punch.
NOTE
- Operating PS-P61 with staple cartridge in check mode may cause staple jam. When operating in check mode, remove staple cartridge or insert sheets into staple section.
- When each of monitor lamp flashes, PS-P61 does not work. Turn off power and turn on again.
- Check mode does not reset until power is turned off. Turn on again when collating job is started.
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Quick start
- Load and power on: Pile the sheets into the bins and turn on the power switch.
- Press the option button: Press the option button on the collator. The option LED lights and the gate in the collator moves.
- Set the jog guides: Set the jog guides to match the sheets. The LED for the selected sheet size lights.
- Pick the staple mode: Choose the mode with the staple mode button. The staple unit moves to the set position a few seconds later.
- Set the receiving tray: Set the receiving tray and receiving tray guide to the sheet size.
- Press check twice: Press the check button of the collator twice. The collator transports one set, which is stapled and/or punched and delivered to the tray.
- Start collating: Press the start button of the collator. Sets of sheets are produced until the preset counter is reached.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Top staple position varies by more than 10 mm | The delivery roller does not lower enough, the transport belt is dirty, or the clearance between the clutch and brake has widened. | Adjust the delivery roller so it lowers enough. Clean the transport belt with an alcohol-soaked cloth. Check the clutch and brake clearance. Page 14 |
| Sheet Jam 1 lamp illuminates | Sheets are jammed in the transport unit, or the transport unit is open. | Open the transport unit and remove the jammed sheets. Close the transport unit firmly. Page 14 |
| Sheet Jam 2 or Sheet Jam 3 lamp illuminates | Sheets are jammed in the staple cabinet. | Press the eject button. Pull out the staple cabinet and remove the jammed sheets. For the Jam 3 lamp, lift the support guide unit and remove the sheets. Page 14 |
| Punch Trouble lamp flashes | The punch unit is locked. Punch capability is up to 10 sheets of 105 gsm normal paper. | Turn off the collator power, then turn it on again after a few seconds. Press the eject button, open the staple cabinet and remove jammed sheets. Page 14 |
| No Staple / Staple Trouble lamp illuminates | The machine is out of staples, or the staple unit head is not in the proper position. | Refill the staples. Press the eject button to reset the staple unit. Page 15 |
| No Staple / Staple Trouble lamp flashes | The staple unit is locked because of a staple jam. | Turn off the collator power, open the staple cabinet and remove jammed sheets or staples. Close the cabinet, turn the power on and press the eject button. Check stapling by collating 7 to 8 sets. Page 15 |
| Sheets are delivered without stapling while collating continues | Staples are not being fed to the stapling position in the staple unit. | Collate several sets (7 to 8) to check stapling. If it persists, open the staple unit, pull up and release the staple cartridge, and clean the staple feed roller with an alcohol-soaked cloth. Page 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the door lamp mean?
The staple cabinet or rear cover is open. Close it. See page 15.
What do I do when the receiving tray lamp comes on?
The receiving tray is full, or sheets were not fully delivered. Remove the sheets from the receiving tray or delivery area. See page 15.
How many sheets can the punch unit handle?
Punch capability is up to 10 sheets of 105 gsm normal paper. See page 14.
What do I do if the circuit breaker trips?
Turn off the collator power and check inside for obvious problems such as jammed sheets. Remove the cause, then reset the breaker a few minutes after turning the power off. See page 16.
What can I do if collating stops and sheets come out unstapled?
The sheets may not be jogged neatly. Check the jog guide matches the sheet size, straighten and fan curled sheets, and set the jog switch to 2-time jog. See page 16.
