Vous êtes sur la page 1sur 156

REVISION 0

AUGUST. 1998

QY8-1359-000

COPYRIGHT 1998 CANON INC. CANON BJC-5000 0898 SC 0.55-0 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)

www.denom.com

www.denom.com

Application
This manual has been issued by Canon Inc. for qualified persons to learn technical theory,
installation, maintenance, and repair of products. This manual covers all localities where the
products are sold. For this reason, there may be information in this manual that does not apply to
your locality.

Corrections
This manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors due to improvements or
changes in the products. When changes occur in applicable products or in the content of this
manual, Canon will release technical information as the need arises. In the event of major
changes in the contents of this manual over a long or short period, Canon will issue a new editions of
this manual.

The following paragraph does not apply to any countries where such provisions are
inconsistent with local law.
Trademarks
The product names and company names described in this manual are the registered trademarks of
the individual companies.

Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not
be copied, reproduced or translated into another language, in whole or in part, without the written
consent of Canon Inc., except in the case of internal business use.

Copyright 1998 by Canon Inc.


CANON INC.
BJ Products Technical Support Dept
16-1, Shimonoge 3-chome, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 213, Japan

This manual was produced on an Apple Macintosh Power Mac 8500/180 personal computer and
Apple LaserWriter16/600PS-J laser beam printer; final pages were printed on Varityper 5300 with
4000-J RIP. All graphics were produced with MACROMEDIA FREEHAND 7.0J.
All documents and all page layouts were created with QuarkXPress 3.3J.

www.denom.com

I. ABOUT THIS MANUAL


This manual is divided into four sections, and contains information required for
servicing the unit.

Part 1: Safety and Precautions


This section tells you how to service the unit safely. It is very important, so please
read it.

Part 2: Product Specifications


This section outlines and specification.

Part 3: Operating Instructions


This section explains how to operate the unit properly. Information required about
installation and service made.

Part 4: Technical Reference


This section outlines the way the unit operates so you can understand it technically.

Part 5: Maintenance
This section explains how to maintain the unit. Descriptions of assembly/disassembly,
adjustment for assembly, troubleshooting procedures, and wiring/circuit diagrams
are given.

REF.

Procedures for assembly/disassembly are not given in this manual.


See the illustrations in the separate Parts Catalog.

I
www.denom.com

II. TABLE OF CONTENTS


Page
1- 1
1- 1
1- 2
1- 2
1- 3
1- 4
1- 5
1- 5
1- 5
1- 5
1- 6
1- 6
1- 6
1- 7
1- 7
1- 7
1- 8
1- 8
1- 8
1- 9
1 -10
1 -10
1 -11
1 -12
1 -12

Part 1: Safety and Precautions


1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 Moving Parts
1.2 Ink Stains
1.2.1 Ink path
1.2.2 Ink mist
1.3 BJ Cartridge Heat-Up
2. MACHINE PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Handling BJ Cartridges
2.1.1 Unpacking the BJ cartridge
2.1.2 Preventing clogged nozzles
2.1.3 Power on/off
2.1.4 When not using the printer
2.1.5 Ink electroconductivity
2.2 Handling Ink Cartridges (Color BJ Cartridge)
2.2.1 Unpacking the ink cartridge
2.2.2 Protecting the ink cartridge
2.3 Printer Precautions
2.3.1 Preventing deformation of the spur tip
2.3.2 Static electricity damage prevention
2.3.3 Ink leakage prevention
3. MAINTENANCE SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
3.1 EEPROM Data Precautions
3.2 Static Electricity Precautions
3.3 Disassembly and Assembly Precautions
3.4 Built-In Self-Diagnosis

Part 2: Product Specifications


2- 1
2- 1
2- 2
2- 3
2- 3
2- 3
2- 4
2- 4
2- 5
2- 5
2- 6
2- 6
2- 6
2- 7
2- 7
2- 9
2- 9
2- 9
2 -10
2 -11
2 -12

1. PRODUCT OUTLINE
1.1 Product Outline
1.2 Features
1.3 BJ Cartridge
1.3.1 Color BJ cartridge (BC-21e)
1.3.2 Black BJ cartridge (BC-23)
1.3.3 Black BJ cartridge (BC-20) (reference)
1.3.4 Photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo)
1.4 Dual Cartridge System
1.5 BJ Cartridge Container
1.6 Consumables
1.6.1 BJ cartridge (Black, Color, Photo)
1.6.2 Ink cartridge (BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge only)
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Printer Specifications
2.2 Paper Specifications
2.2.1 Paper size
2.2.2 Paper type
2.2.3 Cut sheet feeder sheet loading capacity
2.2.4 Printing area
2.3 Interface Specifications

II
www.denom.com

Page
3- 1
3- 1
3- 2
3- 3
3- 3
3- 3
3- 4
3- 4
3- 7
3- 8
3- 9
3- 9
3- 9
3 -10
3 -11
3 -12
3 -13
3 -13
3 -13
3 -14
3 -14
3 -16
3 -17
3 -18
3 -20
3 -20
3 -20

Part 3: Operating Instructions


1. PRINTER SETUP
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection
1.2 Site Selection
1.3 Setup Procedure
1.3.1 Connecting the interface cable
1.3.2 Connecting the AC power cord
1.3.3 Turning on the printer
1.3.4 Installing the BJ cartridge
1.3.5 Replacing the ink cartridge
1.3.6 BJ cartridge container
1.4 Turning the Printer On/Off
1.4.1 Turning the printer on
1.4.2 Turning the printer off
1.5 Paper Settings
1.6 Banner Print
1.7 Names of Parts and Their Functions
2. TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER
2.1 Carrying the Printer
2.2 Transporting the Printer
3. PRINTER SERVICING FUNCTION
3.1 Error Indications
3.2 Cleaning the BJ Cartridge
3.3 Self-Test Printout
3.4 Service Mode
3.5 Service Mode Print Sample
3.5.1 Ripple pattern
3.5.2 Service information printing

Part 4: Technical Reference


4- 1
4- 1
4- 2
4- 3
4- 3
4- 3
4- 4
4- 4
4- 6
4- 7
4- 7
4- 7
4- 8
4- 9
4 -11
4 -11
4 -11
4 -11
4 -11
4 -13
4 -13
4 -13
4 -14
4 -14

1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Printer Block Diagram
1.2 Initialization Sequence Flowchart
1.3 Print Signal Flow
1.3.1 Data between host computer and printer
1.3.2 Print signal flow in the printer
1.4 Print Drive
1.4.1 Print drive control
1.5 Power-Off Sequence Flowchart
2. FIRMWARE
2.1 Interface
2.1.1 Compatible mode
2.1.2 Nibble mode
2.1.3 ECP mode
2.2 Printing System
2.3 Printing Modes
2.3.1 Printing mode
2.3.2 Photo print mode
2.3.3 Multi-drop print mode
2.4 Cartridge Automatic Adjustment Function
2.4.1 Automatic correction of head nozzle alignment
2.4.2 Automatic density correction of left/right cartridge
2.5 Data Separation Function
2.6 Ink Smear Control

III
www.denom.com

Page
4 -14
4 -14
4 -15
4 -15
4 -15
4 -17
4 -17
4 -18
4 -19
4 -20
4 -26
4 -26
4 -27
4 -29
4 -29
4 -30
4 -32
4 -32
4 -34
4 -36
4 -36
4 -37
4 -37
4 -38
4 -41
4 -41
4 -41
4 -42
4 -42
4 -42
4 -42
4 -42
4 -42
4 -43

2.7 Head Overheating Protection Control


2.8 Auto Power-Off
3. PRINTER MECHANICAL SYSTEM
3.1 Overview
3.1.1 Mechanical components
3.2 BJ Cartridge
3.2.1 Black BJ cartridge structure
3.2.2 Color BJ cartridge structure
3.2.3 Photo BJ cartridge structure
3.2.4 Bubble head unit structure
3.3 Purge Unit
3.3.1 Purge unit functions
3.3.2 Purge unit structure
3.4 Carriage
3.4.1 Carriage function
3.4.2 Carriage structure
3.5 Paper Feed/Cut Sheet Feeder
3.5.1 Paper feed/cut sheet feeder function
3.5.2 Sheet feeder structure
4. PRINTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4.1 Overview of Printer Electrical System
4.2 Logic Section
4.2.1 Logic section block diagram
4.2.2 Logic section components
5. SENSOR FUNCTIONS
5.1 Pick-Up Roller Sensor
5.2 Paper End Sensor
5.3 Home Position Sensor
5.4 Purge Sensor
5.5 Cover Open Sensor
5.6 Printer Temperature Sensor
5.7 Head Temperature Sensor
5.8 Auto-Alignment Sensor
5.9 Waste Ink Amount Detection

Part 5: Maintenance
5555555555555555-

1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
6
6
6
7

1. Maintenance
1.1 Parts for Regular Replacement
1.2 Consumables
1.3 Periodic Maintenance
2. SERVICE TOOLS
2.1 List of Tools
3. GREASE APPLICATION
4. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
4.1 Disassembly and Reassembly
4.2 Disassembly and Reassembly Cautions
4.2.1 Fastening screws of idler pulley assembly
4.2.2 Carriage guide frame installation
4.2.3 Unlocking the carriage lock
4.3 Logic Board and Waste Ink Absorber Replacement Cautions
4.3.1 Logic board replacement cautions
4.3.2 Cautions after replacing the waste ink absorber

IV
www.denom.com

Page
5- 8
5- 8
5- 8
5- 8
5- 9
5- 9
5 -10
5 -12
5 -12
5 -12
5 -12
5 -14
5 -14
5 -17
5 -34
5 -34
5 -37
5 -37
5 -37
5 -39

5. ADJUSTMENTS
5.1 Adjustment Point
5.2 When Adjustment is Required
5.2.1 Tools required for adjustment
5.3 Adjustment Procedure
5.3.1 Preparation
5.3.2 Adjustment
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Troubleshooting
6.1.1 Overview
6.1.2 Troubleshooting cautions
6.2 Error Condition Diagnostics
6.2.1 Diagnostic flowcharts
6.2.2 Error recovery
7. LOCATION AND SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
7.1 Logic Board
8. CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
8.1 Parts Layout
8.1.1 Logic board
8.2 Circuit Diagrams

V
www.denom.com

III. ILLUSTRATION INDEX


Page
1- 1
1- 2
1- 3
1- 3
1- 4
1- 5
1- 6
1- 7
1- 7
1- 8
1- 8
1- 9
1 -11
1 -12
2- 1
2- 3
2- 3
2- 4
2- 4
2- 5
2- 6
2- 8
2 -11
2 -17
2 -18
2 -18
2 -19
3- 1
3- 2
3- 3
3- 3
3- 4
3- 5
3- 5
3- 7
3- 7
3- 8
3- 9

Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure

1- 1
1- 2
1- 3
1- 4
1- 5
1- 6
1- 7
1- 8
1- 9
1- 10
1- 11
1- 12
1- 13
1- 14
2- 1
2- 2
2- 3
2- 4
2- 5
2- 6
2- 7
2- 8
2- 9
2- 10
2- 11
2- 12
2- 13
3- 1
3- 2
3- 3
3- 4
3- 5
3- 6
3- 7
3- 8
3- 9
3- 10
3- 11

3 -11
3 -12
3 -13
3 -14
3 -17
3 -20
3 -20
4- 1
4- 2
4- 3
4- 4
4- 5

Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure

3- 12
3- 13
3- 14
3- 15
3- 16
3- 17
3- 18
4- 1
4- 2
4- 3
4- 4
4- 5

Moving Parts of the Printer


Ink Path
Ink Path of the BJ Cartridge
Ink Mist
BJ Cartridge Aluminum Plate
Removing the Head Cap and Protective Tape
BJ Cartridge
Removing the Ink Cartridge Cap
Ink Outlets (Ink Cartridge)
Spurs
Electrical Contacts of Carriage Ribbon Cable
Capping Position
Electrical System of Printer
Releasing the Plastic Hooks
Printer Appearance
Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21e)
Black BJ Cartridge (BC-23)
Black BJ Cartridge (BC-20 [reference])
Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22e Photo)
BJ Cartridge Container
BJ Cartridges
Ink Cartridges
Printing Area
Timing Chart (Compatible Mode)
Timing Chart (Nibble Mode)
Timing Chart (ECP Mode)
Timing Chart (ECP Mode/Reverse Mode)
Unpacking
Printer Site Selection Dimensions
Connecting the Interface Cable
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Removing the BJ Cartridge Protectors
BJ Cartridge Handling Precautions
Installing the BJ Cartridge
Removing the Ink Cartridge
Removing the Ink Cartridge Cap
BJ Cartridge Container
Caution! Do not unplug the AC power cord
without pressing the POWER button first
Banner Print
Names of Parts and Their Functions
Carriage Capping Position
Control Panel
Self-Test Printout (Sample)
Ripple Pattern Sample
Service Information Printing Sample
Printer Block Diagram
Initialization Sequence Flowchart
Print Signal Flow
Printing Sequence (Black BJ Cartridge/Standard Mode)
Print Signals

VI
www.denom.com

Page
4- 6
4- 7
4- 8
4- 9
4 -10
4 -15
4 -17
4 -18
4 -19
4 -20
4 -21
4 -21
4 -23
4 -23

Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure

4- 6
4- 7
4- 8
4- 9
4- 10
4- 11
4- 12
4- 13
4- 14
4- 15
4- 16
4- 17
4- 18
4- 19

4 -28
4 -29
4 -31
4 -32
4 -33
4 -35
4 -36
4 -37
4 -37
4 -40
4 -41
5- 3
5- 4
5- 5
5- 6
5- 7
5- 8
5- 9
5 -10
5 -11
5 -34
5 -37
5 -38

Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure

4- 20
4- 21
4- 22
4- 23
4- 24
4- 25
4- 26
4- 27
4- 28
4- 29
4- 30
5- 1
5- 2
5- 3
5- 4
5- 5
5- 6
5- 7
5- 8
5- 9
5- 10
5- 11
5- 12

Power-Off Sequence Flowchart


Interface Timing (Compatible Mode)
Interface Timing (Nibble Mode)
Interface Timing (ECP Mode)
Timing Chart (ECP Mode/Reverse Mode)
Mechanical System of Printer
Black BJ Cartridge Structure
Color BJ Cartridge Structure
Photo BJ Cartridge Structure
Bubble Jet Nozzles (Partial View)
Nozzle Arrangement
Contact Pad
Bubble Jet Head Driver Block Diagram (Black BJ Cartridge)
Bubble Jet Head Driver Block Diagram
(Color/Photo BJ Cartridge) (Multi-Drop)
Purge Unit
Carriage
Paper Feed Motor Power Switching
Paper Feed
Automatic Printhead and Paper Clearance Adjustment
Paper Separator
Printer Electrical System
Logic Board Block Diagram
Printer Block Diagram
Motor-Driving Circuit
Sensors
Grease Application Points
Idler Pulley Assembly
Carriage Guide Frame
Unlocking the Carriage Lock
Waste Ink Absorber
Head Gap Adjustment
Adjustment Preparation
Head Gap Adjustment (1)
Head Gap Adjustment (2)
Logic Board
Logic Board (Top View)
Logic Board (Bottom View)

VII
www.denom.com

IV. TABLE INDEX


Page
3 -10
3 -14
3 -18
4 -12
4 -22
4 -25
4 -26
4 -43
5 -8

Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table

3- 1
3- 2
3- 3
4- 1
4- 2
4- 3
4- 4
4- 5
5- 1

Printer Paper Setting


Error Indications
Service Mode
Printing Modes and Driving Method
List of BJ Cartridge Signal Contacts
Head Installation Status and Signal Detection
Ink Consumption During Cleaning (as a Guideline)
List of Sensor Functions
Tools Required for Head Gap Adjustment

VIII
www.denom.com

Part 1
SAFETY AND
PRECAUTIONS

Page
1- 1
1- 1
1- 2
1- 4
1- 5
1- 5
1- 7
1- 8
1 -10
1 -10
1 -11
1 -12
1 -12

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 Moving Parts
1.2 Ink Stains
1.3 BJ Cartridge Heat-Up
2. MACHINE PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Handling BJ Cartridges
2.2 Handling Ink Cartridges (Color BJ Cartridge)
2.3 Printer Precautions
3. MAINTENANCE SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
3.1 EEPROM Data Precautions
3.2 Static Electricity Precautions
3.3 Disassembly and Assembly Precautions
3.4 Built-In Self-Diagnosis

www.denom.com

www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 Moving Parts
Be careful not to get fingers, hair, clothing, or personal accessories caught in the
moving parts of the printer. There are several moving parts, driven by the carriage
motor and by the paper feed motor.
Moving parts driven by the carriage motor:
Carriage belt, idler pulley, and carriage.
Moving parts driven by the paper feed motor:
Feed roller, pressure rollers, spurs, pick-up roller, slow down gear, eject roller, and
transmission roller.
Also note that the spurs are made of metal and have sharp edges. Do not touch the
spurs, especially with bare hands. Serious injury could be caused by touching the
spurs unintentionally.

Pick-Up Roller

Idler Pulley

Paper Feed Motor


Slow Down Gear
Carriage Belt

Carriage Motor
Carriage
Pressure Rollers
Spurs
Eject Roller
Feed Roller
Transmission Roller

Figure 1-1 Moving Parts of the Printer


1-1
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

1.2 Ink Stains


1.2.1 Ink path
Do not touch the ink path during repairs or maintenance to avoid getting ink stains on
the printer, work table, hands, and clothing.
The ink flow path consists of the BJ cartridge nozzles, head cap, head wiper,
maintenance jet receiving section, waste ink tube, and waste ink absorber.
The ink flow path of the color BJ cartridges consists of ink outlets and joint pipes. Do
not touch the ink flow path also, to avoid ink stains.
When the purge unit is removed, waste ink could spill out from the units waste ink
flow path. When repairing or replacing this unit, stop up the waste ink flow path with
a paper towel to prevent the ink from spilling out.

Caution!
Although the ink is non-toxic, it contains organic solvents.
BC-23: Diethylenglycol 111-46-5, glycerin 56-81-5
BC-21e: Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0, glycerin 56-81-5
BC-22e Photo: Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0, glycerin 56-81-5, ethylenglycol 107-21-1
BC-20 (reference): Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0, glycerin 56-81-5, ethylenglycol107-21-1
Never get ink in your eyes and mouth. If any ink should get into your eyes, wash
them out with plenty of water and consult a doctor. If a large quantity of ink is
swallowed accidentally, consult a doctor immediately. Provide the doctor with the
information printed on the BJ cartridge package or label. Since the ink contains
dyes, any ink stain on clothing, etc. shall be permanent.

BJ Cartridge
Carriage
Maintenance Jet
Receiving Section
Head Wiper

Waste Ink Tube

Purge Unit

Waste Ink Absorber

Figure 1-2 Ink Path


1-2
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

Black BJ Cartridge

Color BJ Cartridge
Joint Pipe

Ink Outlet
Nozzles
Ink Outlet

Joint Pipe

Nozzles

Nozzles

Figure 1-3 Ink Path of the BJ Cartridge


1.2.2 Ink mist
The BJ cartridge ejects ink onto the paper to print. During prolonged or heavy-duty
use of the printer, small amounts of ink mist which splatter off the printing paper
during printing can be deposited on the inside of the front cover and platen. Ink on
these parts can cause stains on the printing paper, hands, or clothing. Wipe the ink
off these parts periodically with a soft moist cloth.

Front Cover

Platen

Figure 1-4 Ink Mist


1-3
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

1.3 BJ Cartridge Heat-Up


Do not touch the aluminum plate of the BJ cartridge. This aluminum plate heats up
during printing. It will become very hot during prolonged and continuous printing
sessions or when printing is attempted even after the cartridge has run out of ink.

Aluminum Plate

Caution! High Temperature!


Figure 1-5 BJ Cartridge Aluminum Plate

NOTE

REF.

This printer is provided with a protective mechanism for the overheating of


the BJ cartridge. A head temperature (diode) sensor in the BJ cartridge
detects the temperature levels for activating the protection mechanism.
To prevent the user from touching the hot aluminum plate of the head
when the head temperature becomes high, the carriage will not move to
the cartridge replacement position even when the user opens the front
cover. During this time, the printer beeps 5 times and the indicator lights
in orange. If this happens, wait for a while and then either press the
RESUME button or close the front cover once and open it again.
If the head temperature increases further, printing will be stopped due to
the head temperature error.

When the printer stops printing due to a head temperature error, follow the
required troubleshooting procedure in Part 5: 6, TROUBLESHOOTING (page
5-12).

1-4
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

2. MACHINE PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Handling BJ Cartridges
2.1.1 Unpacking the BJ cartridge
Do not unpack the BJ cartridge until it is ready to be used. Before installing the BJ
cartridge in the printer, remove the protective head caps from the nozzles and peel off
the protective tape as shown in the figure below.
Never re-use the removed protective head caps and protective tape. This could cause
printing troubles.

Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21e)

Black BJ Cartridge
(BC-23/BC-20 [reference])

Cap

Tape

Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22e Photo)

Figure 1-6 Removing the Head Cap and Protective Tape


2.1.2 Preventing clogged nozzles
Never touch the nozzles of the BJ cartridge or wipe them with tissue paper. Any
foreign substance could easily clog the nozzles. Also, handle the inner joint pipe of the
color BJ cartridge carefully to avoid clogging it and thus blocking the ink feed.
To prevent clogging the nozzles with foreign substances and dried-out ink, install the
BJ cartridge in the printer after the head cap and protective tape are removed (so that
the printer caps the nozzles). When storing the BJ cartridge, make sure the nozzles of
the cartridge are capped or store the cartridge in the BJ cartridge container. Foreign
substances on the nozzles or dried up ink will result in poor ink suction. Never
disassemble or assemble the BJ cartridge and do not wash it.

NOTE

When the nozzles are clogged, white streaks will appear across the printed
areas periodically. If this problem persists even after cleaning, replace the
BJ cartridge with a new one.

1-5
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

Black BJ Cartridge

Color BJ Cartridge
Joint Pipe

Ink Outlet
Nozzles

Joint Pipe

Ink Outlet

Nozzles

Nozzles

Figure 1-7 BJ Cartridge


2.1.3 Power on/off
When the printer is turned off with the POWER button, the printer automatically caps
the nozzles of the BJ cartridge for their protection and to prevent ink leakage.
If the AC power cord of the AC adapter is unplugged unintentionally and the printer is
turned off without pressing the POWER button, the nozzles may not be capped. In
such cases, plug in the AC power cord of the AC adapter, turn on the power of the
printer, and then press the POWER button to turn it off again.

CAUTION

If the nozzles are not capped properly, the ink may either dry out and clog
the nozzles or leak out.

2.1.4 When not using the printer


Leave the BJ cartridge in the printer or store it in the BJ cartridge container when the
printer is not in use. Also keep the BJ cartridge installed in the printer or store it in
the BJ cartridge container while carrying, transporting, or storing the printer.

CAUTION

If the BJ cartridge is removed from the printer and left lying about,
printing defects may occur when it is used again due to clogging of nozzles
and dried-out ink. If the BJ cartridge is removed to relocate the printer,
ink could leak out from the cap section.

2.1.5 Ink electroconductivity


The ink in the BJ cartridge is electroconductive. If the ink leaks into the printers
mechanical parts, use a paper towel to wipe off completely. If the ink leaks into the
printers electrical parts, use a tissue paper to wipe off completely. If ink is spilled
under the IC chips on the printed circuit board (PCB) and is difficult to clean, replace
the PCB.

CAUTION

Do not connect the AC power cord when ink has leaked into the electrical
parts. This could damage the circuitry.

1-6
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000
2.2 Handling Ink Cartridges (Color BJ Cartridge)
2.2.1 Unpacking the ink cartridge

Do not unpack an ink cartridge until it is ready to be used. Before installing it in the
color BJ cartridge, remove the ink cartridge from its package and remove the cap that
covers the ink outlets.
Cap

Figure 1-8 Removing the Ink Cartridge Cap


2.2.2 Protecting the ink cartridge
To prevent poor ink suction due to the attachment of foreign substances to the joint
pipes connected to the BJ cartridge, never touch the ink outlets of the ink cartridge.
After removing the cap from the ink cartridge, immediately install the ink cartridge in
the BJ cartridge to prevent the nozzles from clogging due to dried-out ink. Do not
remove an ink cartridge from the BJ cartridge unless it needs to be replaced.

Color Ink Cartridge


Yellow Ink Outlet
(Joint Pipe Contact)
Magenta Ink Outlet
(Joint Pipe Contact)

Black Ink Cartridge

Cyan Ink Outlet


(Joint Pipe Contact)

Black Ink Outlet


(Joint Pipe Contact)

Figure 1-9 Ink Outlets (Ink Cartridge)

1-7
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

2.3 Printer Precautions


2.3.1 Preventing deformation of the spur tip
Do not touch the tips of the spurs. The spurs transfer and eject the paper after
printing. They have a delicate structure and could be easily deformed. Since the tip
of the spurs have a very small contact surface with the paper, the ink adhering to the
spurs is minimal. The spur cleaner wipes off the adhered ink from the spurs to
prevent smudges on the paper. If the spurs are touched and the tip of the spurs
become deformed, the contact surface with the paper might increase, causing more
ink to adhere to each spur. As a result, should the spur cleaner fail to wipe the ink
from the spurs completely, a dotted-line smear may be printed on the paper or a trace
may be produced. If this happens, replace the spur unit with a new one.

Spur Cleaners

Spurs

Figure 1-10 Spurs


2.3.2 Static electricity damage prevention
Never touch the electrical contacts to the cartridge of the carriage ribbon cable. Any
static electricity produced by clothing and friction could damage the electrical
components or change their electrical characteristics.

Contact Points

Figure 1-11 Electrical Contacts of Carriage Ribbon Cable


1-8
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000
2.3.3 Ink leakage prevention

Transport, pack, or store the printer with the BJ cartridge installed in the printer.
Otherwise, the ink in the purge unit could flow backward and spill out inside the
printer. Before packing the printer, make sure the carriage is at the capping position
(the right end of the carriage shaft).
The nozzles of the BJ cartridge are automatically capped when the printer is turned off
by pressing the POWER button. Do not unplug the AC power cord of the AC adapter
before turning off the printer with the POWER button. Otherwise, the printer will be
stopped without capping the nozzles, which could cause ink leaks and ink bonding.
In case this happens, plug in the AC power cord, turn on the printer by pressing the
POWER button, turn it off by pressing the POWER button, and then unplug the AC
power cord again.

BJ Cartridge

Head Cap

Figure 1-12 Capping Position

1-9
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

3. MAINTENANCE SERVICE PRECAUTIONS


3.1 EEPROM Data Precautions
This printer keeps track of various function settings, the total number of sheets printed,
and the total waste ink amount. Such information is stored in the EEPROM on the
logic board. Heed the following precautions during maintenance servicing.
1) Before servicing
Check the data stored in the printer with a test print (only for the total number of
sheets printed) and a service information print in the Service Mode. The total
number of sheets printed can provide an idea of how much the printer has been
used.
2) When the logic board (EEPROM) is replaced or if the memory data was unintentionally reset
Check the waste ink absorbers, replace them if necessary, and set the total waste ink
amount counter according to instructions in Part 5: 4.3, Logic Board and Waste Ink
Absorber Replacement Cautions (page 5-6). The waste ink counter total can be set to
0% (clearing the data), 25%, 50%, and 75%. If this task is neglected, a waste ink
full error may not occur even when the waste ink amount exceeds the full capacity
and waste ink may start leaking, depending on the waste ink amount already
absorbed by the waste ink absorbers.
The memory data in the replacement logic board (EEPROM) is not defined. After
replacing the logic board (EEPROM), reset the EEPROM. Check the above waste ink
absorbers and set the total waste ink amount counter. After resetting the EEPROM,
install the black BJ cartridge and calibrate the auto-alignment sensor. If the
calibration is not performed, an EEPROM error will occur when the printer is turned
on.
3) After waste ink absorber replacement
If the waste ink absorbers are replaced when the waste ink full error or another
error occurs, reset the total waste ink amount counter of the EEPROM.

CAUTION

Once the memory data of EEPROM is reset, the data cannot be checked by
a test print in the Service Mode. To check the stored data, be sure to
execute a test print in the Service Mode before resetting the EEPROM.
When the EEPROM is reset, all data including the various settings, total
number of sheets printed, and total waste ink amount are reset. The total
number of sheets printed cannot be incremented using the control panel.

1-10
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

REF.

This printer keeps track of the estimated waste ink amount based on the
condition of printer usage immediately after the printer is started. To
prevent ink leakage due to the waste ink absorption capacity being
exceeded, the printer stops printing and displays an error when the waste
ink amount nears the full waste ink absorption capacity. The printer
operation can be restarted by pressing the RESUME button. If the printer is
used in this condition, the waste ink full error is displayed. See Part 3:
3.4 Service Mode (page 3-18) for information about checking the memory
data using a test print or the Service Mode and for resetting procedure.
If the printer operation stops due to waste ink full or other errors, follow
the required troubleshooting procedure in Part 5: 6, TROUBLESHOOTING
(page 5-12).

3.2 Static Electricity Precautions


Static electricity produced by friction of clothing could damage the electrical parts or
change their electrical characteristics. Before disassembling the printer to perform any
servicing, touch a metallic object that is properly grounded to discharge any built-up
static electricity. For example, a wrist strap can be used to discharge built-up static
electricity.
Before discharging built-up static electricity, do not touch electrical parts such as the
logic board and contacts to the BJ cartridge of the carriage ribbon cable while the
carriage ribbon cable is connected to the logic board (see Figure 1-11).

Logic Board

AC Adapter

Figure 1-13 Electrical System of Printer

1-11
www.denom.com

Part 1: Safety and Precautions

BJC-5000

3.3 Disassembly and Assembly Precautions


The printer has a large number of plastic parts. When you disassemble the printer, be
very careful not to break or bend the plastic hooks.

CAUTION

Some plastic parts are made of highly rigid material containing glass fibers
to improve precision. Such material have low viscosity, however, and the
plastic hooks can break easily. When you disassemble the printer, use a
screwdriver and do not apply excessive force on the plastic hooks.

Hook

Never apply excessive force


to release a hook.

Figure 1-14 Releasing the Plastic Hooks


3.4 Built-in Self-Diagnosis
The printer is provided with a self-diagnosis feature which analyzes hardware defects.
The results of the self-diagnosis are shown by the indicators and the beeper. See Part
3: 3.1, Error Indications (page 3-14) for more information.

1-12
www.denom.com

Part 2
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS

Page
2- 1
2- 1
2- 2
2- 3
2- 5
2- 5
2- 6
2- 7
2- 7
2- 9
2 -12

1. PRODUCT OUTLINE
1.1 Product Outline
1.2 Features
1.3 BJ Cartridge
1.4 Dual Cartridge System
1.5 BJ Cartridge Container
1.6 Consumables
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Printer Specifications
2.2 Paper Specifications
2.3 Interface Specifications

www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

1. PRODUCT OUTLINE
1.1 Product Outline
This desktop color printer achieves high-speed printing by means of a dual cartridge
system. It also realizes maximum 1440 (vertical) x 720 (horizontal) dpi high-resolution
printing by using the printer driver to perform the main data processing.
Moreover, this printer achieves high image printing by adopting a drop modulation
technology in the color BJ cartridge and photo BJ cartridge. High-density
monochrome printing is offered with a black BJ cartridge that adopts a newly developed
ink. The reproduction of color graduations has been improved through the combined
use of these cartridges.
In addition, the printing environment is further expanded by the possibilities of printing
on up to A3-size paper and banner (long paper) printing by manual feeding. This is a
high-performance standard machine.

Operation Panel

Paper Guide

Paper Support

Front Cover

Cut Sheet Feeder

BJ Cartridge Container

Interface Connector
Paper Output Tray
Paper Output Tray Extension Guide

Manual Feeding Slot

AC Adapter

Figure 2-1 Printer Appearance

2-1
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

1.2 Features
1. High-speed printing by dual cartridge system
2. High-resolution printing of maximum 1440 (vertical) x 720 (horizontal) dpi
3. Easy-to-replace, high-speed and high-quality printing-compliant BJ cartridge
Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21e): Adopts a drop modulation technology. Has separate
ink tanks (Bk) (Y+M+C) and head with 136 nozzles in a
vertical line; 64 nozzles (Bk) + 24 nozzles x 3 (Y, M, C).
Black BJ Cartridge (BC-23): 128-nozzle and head single unit type (high-density
type)
Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22e Photo): Drop modulation technology has been adopted.
136-nozzle and head single unit type
Black BJ Cartridge (BC-20 [reference]): 128-nozzle and head single unit type
Ink cartridge: Black ink cartridge and tricolor (Y, M, C) ink cartridge (3-color ink
single unit)
(The previous model Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21) and Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22
Photo) that are not compliant with the drop modulation technology cannot be
used.)
4. The auto-alignment function which corrects the printing position displacement of
the left and right cartridges and printing direction displacement caused by bidirectional printing has been provided to achieve image maintenance.
5. Exclusive Windows machine using a dedicated driver. Emulation is not supported.
6. A BJ cartridge container is supplied with the printer for storing the removed BJ
cartridge.
7. ECP mode compliant.
8. Banner printing capabilities.
9. Built-in automatic cut sheet feeder without paper lever.
10. Improved operability. Provides an automatic head-to-paper distance adjustment
mechanism (no paper thickness adjustment lever). Also, the cartridge comes to the
replacement position when the cover is opened (no cartridge button).
11. Built-in AC adapter for power supply. (Assembled at the factory before shipment.)
12. Can print on up to A3-size paper by manual feed. (Up to A4/LTR-size full bleed
with ASF.) When printing on A3-size paper, only the left BJ cartridge is used.
(Either monochrome or color printing is enabled and photo printing is disabled
when using A3-size paper.)
13. The printer driver supports an automatic power off feature.
14. The printer can achieve high resolution printing because the main data processing
is performed by the printer driver. Note on the other hand that this printer
requires a more advanced host computer operating environment.
1) Windows95/98
2) CPU: Min. 166MHz
3) RAM: Min. 16MB
4) HDD: Min. 40MB of free space
5) Printer port: ECP/DMA

2-2
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000
1.3 BJ Cartridge
1.3.1 Color BJ cartridge (BC-21e)

The color BJ cartridge BC-21e for color printing is disposable. The color BJ cartridge
has a printhead with 136 nozzles and a replaceable ink cartridge (two types, black and
color).
When the ink runs out or more than 6 months have elapsed since the cartridge was
removed from the package, or if the print quality does not improve even after cleaning
the head five times or more, replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
Also, if the print quality does not improve following replacement of the ink cartridge
and after cleaning the head five times or more, replace the BJ cartridge. Since the
three color inks are integrated, the entire color ink cartridge must be replaced when
one color ink runs out.
The drop modulation technology minimizes print graininess by using small-size dots
for printing in low density areas. On the other hand, it maintains the printing speed
and achieves high-quality printing by using large-size dots effectively in high density
areas. A total of 136 head nozzles are provided in a row: 24 nozzles for yellow ink, 24
nozzles for magenta ink, 24 nozzles for cyan ink, and 64 nozzles for black ink.
The printer can print out approximately 225 sheets with black ink (1500-character
standard text pattern in the Standard mode) and approximately 100 sheets with color
ink (7.5% duty per color pattern in the Standard mode).

Figure 2-2 Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21e)


1.3.2 Black BJ cartridge (BC-23)
The black BJ cartridge BC-23 for ultra-high-speed monochrome printing is disposable.
The cartridge consists of a printhead with 128 nozzles and an ink cartridge.
When the ink runs out or more than 6 months have elapsed since the cartridge was
removed from the package, or if the print quality does not improve even after cleaning
the head five times or more, replace the BJ cartridge with a new one.
High-density monochrome printing is enabled with the black BJ cartridge which uses
a newly developed ink. The printer can print approximately 900 sheets with the black
BJ cartridge (1500-character standard text pattern in the Standard mode).

Figure 2-3 Black BJ Cartridge (BC-23)


2-3
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

1.3.3 Black BJ cartridge (BC-20) (reference)


The black BJ cartridge (BC-20) for ultra-high-speed monochrome printing is
disposable. The cartridge consists of a printhead with 128 nozzles and an ink
cartridge.
When the ink runs out or more than 6 months have elapsed since the cartridge was
removed from the package, or if the print quality does not improve even after cleaning
the head five times or more, replace the BJ cartridge with a new one.
The printer can print approximately 900 sheets with the black BJ cartridge (1500character standard text pattern in the Standard mode).

Figure 2-4 Black BJ Cartridge (BC-20 [reference])


1.3.4 Photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo)
The photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo) for photo printing is disposable. The photo BJ
cartridge consists of a printhead with 136 nozzles and an ink cartridge.
When the ink runs out or more than 6 months have elapsed since the cartridge was
removed from the package, or if the print quality does not improve even after cleaning
the head five times or more, replace the BJ cartridge with a new one. Since the four
color inks are integrated, the entire photo BJ cartridge must be replaced when one
color ink runs out.
The drop modulation technology minimizes graininess by using the small-size dots for
printing in low density areas. On the other hand, it maintains the printing speed and
achieves high-quality printing by using the large-size dots effectively in high density
areas. A total of 136 head nozzles are provided in a row: 24 nozzles for yellow ink, 24
nozzles for magenta ink, 24 nozzles for cyan ink, and 64 nozzles for black ink.
The printer can print approximately 50 sheets with the photo BJ ink cartridge (Photo
Standard mode). Use high resolution paper for printing.

Figure 2-5 Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22e Photo)

2-4
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000
1.4 Dual Cartridge System

This printer has two BJ cartridges installed on the carriage to minimize the moving
distance of the carriage during printing and thus improving printing speed. This
system is called the dual cartridge system. The BJ cartridge can be used with the
following combinations.
1) BC-23 & BC-23 (BC-20 & BC-20 [reference]): Head configuration to achieve the
highest speed during monochrome printing.
Resolution: Plain paper (High Mode: 720x720dpi, Standard Mode:
360x360dpi)
Resolution: Other specified papers (High Mode: 1440x720dpi, Standard
Mode: 720x720dpi)
2) BC-21e & BC-21e: Head configuration to achieve the highest speed during color
printing.
Resolution: Plain paper (High Mode: 720x720dpi, Standard Mode:
360x360dpi)
Resolution: Other specified papers (High Mode: 1440x720dpi, Standard
Mode: 720x720dpi)
3) BC-21e & BC-23 (BC-21e & BC-20 [reference])*: Head configuration to achieve the
optimal balance in monochrome and color printing.
Resolution: Plain paper (High Mode: 720x720dpi, Standard Mode:
360x360dpi)
Resolution: Other specified papers (High Mode: 1440x720dpi, Standard
Mode: 720x720dpi)
4) BC-21e & BC-22e Photo*: Head configuration to obtain the highest print quality.
Resolution: Plain paper (High Mode: 1440x720dpi, Standard Mode:
720x720dpi)
Resolution: Other specified papers (High Mode: 1440x720dpi, Standard
Mode: 720x720dpi)
*: The BJ cartridge combinations 3) and 4) can be used by installing the BC-21e
cartridge on the left side of the carriage. The BC-23, BC-21e, and BC-20 (reference)
cartridges can be installed independently on the left side of the carriage for printing.
If the right BJ cartridge ink run-out is detected when Auto Head Alignment is executed
from the printer driver, printing is performed using the left BJ cartridge. When printing
on A3-size paper, only the left BJ cartridge is used for printing.

1.5 BJ Cartridge Container


The BJ cartridge container is used for storing the BJ cartridge when it is removed from
the printer. When you store a BJ cartridge in the container, be sure to close the cover
tightly.
A single BJ cartridge container can store either of the following cartridges: BJ cartridge
(BC-23) or black BJ cartridge (BC-20 [reference]), color BJ cartridge (BC-21e), or photo
BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo). Store the color BJ cartridge with the ink cartridge is
installed in it. The BJ cartridge containers can be coupled together.

Figure 2-6 BJ Cartridge Container


2-5
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

1.6 Consumables
1.6.1 BJ cartridge (Black, Color, Photo)
The consumable black BJ cartridge (BC-23 and BC-20 [reference]), color BJ cartridge
(BC-21e), and photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e) available in the market are identical to
those supplied with the printer. Only their packages are different.

Color BJ Cartridge

Black BJ Cartridge

Photo BJ Cartridge

Figure 2-7 BJ Cartridges


1.6.2 Ink cartridge (BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge only)
The two types of consumable ink cartridges available in the market are the black ink
cartridge and color ink cartridge. They are identical to those mounted in the color BJ
cartridge (BC-21e). Either cartridge can be used for half a year after the seal is
opened. The number of sheets that can be printed are as follows.
Black ink cartridge: Approx. 225 sheets (Standard mode) (1500-character standard
text pattern)
Color ink cartridge: Approx. 100 sheets (Standard mode) (7.5% duty per color pattern)

Color Ink Cartridge

Black Ink Cartridge

Figure 2-8 Ink Cartridges

2-6
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Printer Specifications
1. Type
Desktop serial color bubble jet printer
2. Paper feeding method
Auto feeding and manual feeding
3. Cut sheet feeder capacity
Plain paper:
64g/m2
High resolution paper:
OHP film:
Back print film:
Envelopes:

Max. thickness 13 mm (Approx. 130 sheets of


paper)
Max. 100 sheets
Max. 30 sheets
Max. 10 sheets
Max. 15 envelopes (Commercial number-10 and
European DL-size envelopes)
Glossy photo paper:
1 sheet
T-shirt transfers:
1 sheet
Fabric sheet:
1 sheet
A3-size paper can be loaded 1 sheet at a time through the manual feeding slot.
Two to six sheets of banner paper can be loaded from the manual feeding slot.

4. Paper weight
Automatic feeding:
Manual feeding:

64 to 105g/m2 (17 lbs to 28 lbs)


64 to 550g/m2 (17 lbs to 146 lbs), Max. thickness 0.8 mm

5. Printing speed (burst speed)


Monochrome printing (BC-21e 2):
360cps (10 cpi)
Monochrome printing (BC-20 2/BC-23 x 2):
720cps (10 cpi)
6. Printing direction
Bi-directional and uni-directional (The print direction is automatically changed
according to the print mode.)
7. Max. printing width
ASF:
Manual feeding:

215.9 mm (8.5)
290.2 mm (11.4)

8. Line feed speed


Approx. 120ms/line (128/360 line)
9. Built-in printing control mode
Canon extended (native) mode
10. Line feed pitch (n: programmable)
n/360, n/720, n/1440
11. Buffer
Print buffer: Approx. 512kB

2-7
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

12. Interface
IIEEE 1284-compatible bi-directional parallel interface
(Compatible/nibble/ECP modes are supported.)
13. BJ cartridge
Color BJ cartridge (BC-21e)
Type:
Color BJ cartridge with separate ink tanks
Printhead: 136 nozzles (vertically-lined), Blk (64 nozzles) + Y, M, C (24 nozzles 3)
Ink colors: Black, cyan, magenta, yellow
Service life: Approx. 225 sheets (in the standard mode with 1500-character
pattern) with a black cartridge
Approx. 100 sheets (in the standard mode) with a color cartridge (7.5%
duty per color pattern)
Weight:
Approx. 85g (3.0 oz) (including black and color ink tanks)
Black BJ cartridge (BC-23 and BC-20 [reference])
Type:
Black BJ cartridge with ink tank inside
Printhead: 128 nozzles (vertically-lined)
Ink colors: Black
Service life: Approx. 900 sheets (in the standard mode) per cartridge
Weight:
Approx. 85g (3.0 oz)
Photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo)
Type:
Color BJ cartridge with ink tanks inside
Printhead: 136 nozzles (vertically-lined), Blk (64 nozzles) + Y, M, C (24 nozzles 3)
Ink colors: Black, cyan, magenta, yellow
Service life: Approx. 50 sheets (in the photo standard mode) per cartridge
Weight:
Approx. 80g (2.8 oz)
14. Sensor functions
Paper run-out:
Provided
Installation of cartridge:
Provided
Cartridge identification:
Provided
Waste ink amount:
Provided
Cover open:
Provided
Ink run-out:
Provided*
Paper width:
None
*A function is provided to determine whether the ink has run out by a specific
pattern printed from the driver. There is no function, however, to notify the run out
of ink during a normal printing operation.
15. Acoustic noise level
Approx. 48 dB(A)/standard mode (Sound pressure level: Compliant with ISO 9296)
16. Environmental conditions
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity:
Storage temperature:
Storage humidity:

5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F)
10% to 90% RH (no condensation)
0 C to 35 C (32 F to 95 F)
5% to 90% RH (no condensation)

2-8
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000
17. Power source
USA/Canada
UK/Australia
Europe

Voltage/Frequency
AC 120V 60 Hz
AC 240V 50 Hz
AC 230V 50 Hz

Power consumption

Stand-by status

Max. 40 W

Approx. 6 W

18. Dimensions
498 mm (W) 280 mm (D) 222 mm (H)
19. Weight
Approx. 5.3kg (11.6 lbs) (including two BJ cartridges)

2.2 Paper Specifications


2.2.1 Paper size
A3 (297 mm 420 mm)
A4 (210 mm 297 mm)
A4+ (224 mm 336 mm)
A5 (148 mm 210 mm)
B4 (257 mm 364 mm)
B5 (182 mm 257 mm)
Letter (216 mm 279 mm)
Letter+ (229 mm 338 mm)
Legal (216 mm 356 mm)
Commercial number 10 envelope (241 mm 105 mm)
European DL-size envelope (220 mm 110 mm)
Banner Paper (210 mm 297 mm, 216 mm 279 mm)
Tabloid (279 mm 432 mm)

2.2.2 Paper type


Plain paper (Letter, Legal, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5)
Color bubble jet paper (Canon Bubble Jet Paper LC-301/Letter, Legal, A3, A4)
High resolution paper (Canon High Resolution Paper HR-101/Letter, A3, A4)
Glossy photo paper (Canon Glossy Photo Paper GP-201/Letter, A4)
High gloss film (Canon High Gloss Film HG-201/Letter, A3, A4)
OHP film (Canon Transparency Film CF-102/Letter, A4)
Back print film (Canon Back Print Film BF-102/Letter, A3, A4)
Fabric (Canon Fabric Sheet FS-101/Legal)
Banner (Canon Banner Paper BP-101/Letter, A4)
Envelopes (Commercial Number-10 or European DL-size envelopes)
T-shirt transfers (Canon T-Shirt Transfers TR-201/Letter, Tabloid)

2-9
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

2.2.3 Cut sheet feeder sheet loading capacity


Plain paper:
High resolution paper:
OHP film:
Back print film:
Envelopes:
Glossy photo paper:
T-shirt transfers:
Fabric:

NOTE

Max. 13 mm (Approx. 130 sheets of 64g/m2 paper)


Max. 100 sheets
Max. 30 sheets
Max. 10 sheets
Max. 15 envelopes
1 sheet
1 sheet
1 sheet

A3-size paper can be loaded from the manual feeding slot 1 sheet at a
time. Two to six sheets of banner paper can be loaded from the manual
feeding slot.

2-10
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000
2.2.4 Printing area

A4+ size, Letter+ size

A3, A4, A5, B5 size


(1)16.0mm

28.0mm

3.0mm

29.3mm

(2)20.5mm

20.5mm

16.5mm
3.4mm

5.1mm

3.4mm

Letter, Legal, Tabloid size

5.1mm

Commercial Number-10 and European DL-size


(1)16.0mm
(2)20.5mm
(3)12.0mm
(4)21.0mm

3.0mm

29.3mm

28.0mm

3.0mm

20.5mm

20.5mm

16.5mm

6.4mm

11.3mm

: Guaranteed printing area


(1)20.5mm
(3)21.6mm
(4)12.6mm

16.5mm

6.4mm

: Possible printing area

6.4mm

Banner paper

16.5mm

3.1mm
3.4mm (A4)
6.4mm
(LTR)

3.4mm (A4)
6.4mm
(LTR)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

*: When printing 6 pages

20.5mm

40mm*

Printed with the black BJ cartridge


Printed with the color BJ cartridge or the photo BJ cartridge
Printed with the black BJ cartridge on Legal-size paper
Printed with the color BJ cartridge or the photo BJ cartridge on Legal-size paper

Figure 2-9 Printing Area


2-11
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

2.3 Interface Specifications


1) Interface type
IEEE1284-compatible bi-directional parallel interface
2) Data transfer
8-bit parallel transfer (Supports the Compatible mode/Nibble mode/ECP mode.)
3) Signal voltage levels
Low: 0.0V to +0.8V
High: +2.4V to +5.0V
4) Input/output
Each signal pulled up with +5V.
5) Interface cable
Type:
Twisted-pair double shielded cable
Material: American Wire Gauge (AWG) No. 28 or larger
Length: Max. 2.0m (6.6 feet)
6) Interface connectors
On printer:
Amphenol 57-40360 (or equivalent)
On cable:
Amphenol 57-30360 (or equivalent)
7) Input/output signals and pin assignment
Compatible mode
No.

Signal

I/O

No.

Signal

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

STROBE
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
DATA8
ACKNLG
BUSY
P.E.
SELECT
AUTO FEED XT
N.C*2
GND
GND
+5.0V*4

IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
...
IN
...
...

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

STROBE-RET
DATA1-RET
DATA2-RET
DATA3-RET
DATA4-RET
DATA5-RET
DATA6-RET
DATA7-RET
DATA8-RET
ACKNLG-RET
BUSY-RET
INIT-RET
INIT
ERROR
GND
N.C*2
+5.0V*3
SELECT IN

*1. All-RETs are connected to GND.


*2. N.C means no connection.
*3. The level is pulled up with +5.0V through 3.3k resistor.
*4. The level is pulled up with +5.0V through 390 resistor.

2-12
www.denom.com

I/O
*1

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
IN
OUT
...
...
...
IN

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000
Nibble mode
No.

Signal

I/O

No.

Signal

I/O

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

HostClk
Data1
Data2
Data3
Data4
Data5
Data6
Data7
Data8
PtrClk
PtrBusy
AckDataReq
Xflag
HostBusy
Not Defined
Gnd
Gnd
Vcc

IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
...
...
...
...

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
INIT
DataAvail
Not Defined
Not Defined
Not Defined
1284Active

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
IN
OUT
...
...
...
IN

ECP mode
No.

Signal

I/O

No.

Signal

I/O

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

HostClk
Data1
Data2
Data3
Data4
Data5
Data6
Data7
Data8
PeriphClk
PeriphAck
AckReverse
Xflag
HostAck
Not Defined
Gnd
Gnd
Vcc

IN
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
...
...
...
...

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
Signal Gnd
ReverseReq
PeriphReq
Not Defined
Not Defined
Not Defined
1284Active

...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
IN
OUT
...
...
...
IN

2-13
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

8) Input/output signals
Compatible Mode
STROBE [Input]
This signal is used to read Data1 to Data8. This signal becomes valid after the
BUSY signal goes from HIGH to LOW and the printer outputs an ACKNLG signal.
This signal is normally HIGH and the printer receives data after the signal goes
LOW.
DATA1 to 8 [Input]
The printer receives data on the STROBE signal. The status of each bit of this
signal must be maintained for at least 280 ns from the leading edge of the STROBE
signal.
ACKNLG [Output]
This signal is a response signal to the STROBE signal. The host computer cannot
output the next STROBE signal until this signal is output. When the power is
turned on or when the BUSY goes from HIGH to LOW for the input of the INIT
signal, this signal is sent regardless of the STROBE signal.
BUSY [Output]
When this signal is HIGH, the printer is BUSY; when it is LOW, the printer is
READY. This signal goes from LOW to HIGH when data is received or when an error
occurs (paper-out, paper jam).
P.E. [Output]
If the printer is unable to feed paper even when the feeding operation is executed by
the printer, this signal goes from LOW to HIGH. At this time, the BUSY signal goes
HIGH and the SELECT and ERROR signals go LOW. The signal goes LOW when the
paper is set and fed. At this time, the ERROR and SELECT signals go from LOW to
HIGH.
SELECT [Output]
When the printer is READY, this signal goes HIGH. This signal goes LOW when an
error occurs (paper-out, paper jam).
AUTO FEED XT [Input]
When this signal is LOW, the automatic line feed mode (Carriage Return and Line
Feed) is effective. The printer can read this signal only when the printer is turned
on or is initialized by the INIT signal.
INIT [Input]
When this signal goes LOW, the printer is put on BUSY. The printer is reset when
the signal goes from LOW to HIGH.
The pulse width of this signal must be at least 50 s at the printer side.
ERROR [Output]
This signal goes LOW when the printer detects an error and thus notifies the host
computer that the printer is put in the error status (paper-out, paper jam).
SELECT IN [Input]
When this signal is HIGH, the printer is put in the online status.
Nibble Mode
Host Clk [Input]
STROBE signal to read Data 1 to Data 8.
Negotiation phase:
Trigger signal to send the compatible protocol to the printer.
Data 1 to Data 8 [Input]
The printer receives data on the Host Clk signal. The state of each bit of this signal
must be maintained for at least 0.5 s from the leading edge of the Host Clk signal.

2-14
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

Ptr Clk [Output]


Reverse data transmission phase:
The printer requests the host computer to read the data after the Ptr Clk signal
goes HIGH to LOW. After reading the data, the host computer notifies the printer of
completion of data receiving by making the Host Busy signal go LOW to HIGH.
Ptr Busy [Output]
Reverse data transmission phase:
Used for bit 3 and bit 7 of the transmission data.
Ack Data Req [Output]
Reverse data transmission phase:
Used for bit 2 and bit 6 of the transmission data.
Negotiation phase:
Used for the trigger signal to inform the host computer of the printer conditions
(whether it supports the nibble mode or not, whether the reverse transmission
data is present or not, etc.).
Xflag [Output]
Reverse data transmission phase:
Used for bit 1 and bit 5 of the transmission data.
Negotiation phase:
Informs the host computer whether the printer supports the nibble mode or not.
Indicates that the printer supports nibble mode when this signal is LOW,
synchronizing with the leading edge of the Ack Data Req signal.
Host Busy [Input]
Reverse data transmission phase:
Indicates that the host computer is already receiving data from the printer when
this signal is LOW. After that, when the Ptr Clk signal in the received data goes
HIGH to LOW, this signal synchronizes with the Ptr Clk signal and goes to HIGH.
Reverse standby phase:
This signal goes LOW to HIGH after the Ptr Clk signal goes HIGH to LOW, and
enters the reverse data transmission phase again.
INIT [Input]
When this signal goes HIGH to LOW, the printer is put in the BUSY status and
reset after INIT goes LOW to HIGH. This signal is normally HIGH and the pulse
width must be at least 0.5 s at the printer side.
DataAvail [Output]
Reverse data transmission phase:
Used for bit 0 and bit 4 of the transmission data.
Negotiation phase:
Informs the host computer whether there is reverse transmission data or not.
Synchronizes with the falling edge of the LOW pulse of the Ack Data Req signal
which is the timing indicating that there is reverse transmission data.
1284 Active [Input]
This signal confirms whether the printer is a 1284-compatible device when this
signal is HIGH and the Host Busy signal is LOW. It goes HIGH to LOW with the
termination phase.

2-15
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

ECP Mode
Host Clk [Input]
This signal handshakes with the PeriphAck (BUSY) signal when data is transferred
from the host computer to the printer. When this signal goes HIGH to LOW, it
means that the data is output on the data buses (Data 1 to Data 8). The signal
goes LOW to HIGH in response to the leading edge of the PeriphAck (BUSY) signal.
Reverse data transmission phase:
This signal remains HIGH.
Data 1 to Data 8 [Input/Output]
This signal is used as an input signal when data is transferred from the host
computer to the printer.
Reverse data transmission phase:
This signal is used as an output signal and the printer outputs data to the host
computer using these data buses.
Periph Clk [Output]
This signal remains HIGH when data is transferred from the host computer to the
printer.
Reverse data transmission phase:
This signal goes HIGH to LOW to indicate that data is output to the host computer.
The signal goes LOW to HIGH in response to the leading edge of HIGH pulse of the
HostAck (AUTO FEED XT) signal of the host computer.
Periph Ack [Output]
This signal goes HIGH to LOW when the printer is ready to receive data from the
host computer while transferring the data from the host computer to the printer. It
goes LOW to HIGH when the printer receives data from the host computer.
Reverse data transmission phase:
Indicates whether the data sent from the printer to the data bus is a command or
data. (LOW: Command, HIGH: Data)
Ack Reverse [Output]
This signal remains HIGH when data is transferred from the host computer to the
printer.
Reverse data transmission phase:
This signal remains LOW.
The Reverse Req (INIT) signal is a switching request from the host computer which
goes HIGH to LOW to request a switch from the forward data transmission phase to
the reverse data transmission phase. In response to the falling edge of the Reverse
Req signal, Ack Reverse signal goes HIGH to LOW to indicate that the switching
request has been accepted.
When the switching from the reverse data transmission phase to the forward data
transmission phase takes place, Ack Reverse signal goes LOW to HIGH to indicate
that the switching request has been accepted, in response to the leading edge of the
Reverse Req (INIT) signal which is a switching request from the host computer.
X flag [Output]
This signal remains HIGH in the ECP mode.
Host Ack [Input]
This signal goes from LOW to HIGH when data is transferred from the host
computer to the printer.
Reverse data transmission phase:
This signal handshakes with the Periph Clk (ACKNLG) signal. When the host
computer is ready to receive data from the printer, this signal goes HIGH to LOW.
After the data is received, the signal goes LOW to HIGH.

2-16
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

Reverse Req [Input]


This signal goes HIGH to LOW to perform a recovery process (data re-transmission)
during data transmission from the host computer to the printer. (Win 95 LPT. VXD
does not perform a recovery process.) In response to the falling edge of the Ack
Reverse (PE) signal, this signal goes LOW to HIGH. When switching from the idle
state of the forward data transmission phase to the reverse data transmission
phase, this signal goes HIGH to LOW (during data transmission from the printer to
the host computer).
Periph Req [Output]
If a reverse data transmission is requested by the printer during forward data
transmission, this signal goes HIGH to LOW. When the host computer switches
from forward data transmission to reverse data transmission, this signal goes LOW
to HIGH together with the Ack Reverse (PE) signal, in response to the falling edge of
the Reverse Req (INIT) signal which is a switching request from the host computer.
1284 Active [Input]
This signal goes LOW to HIGH when the negotiation phase starts. It remains HIGH
during the ECP mode to indicate that the operation is performed in the bidirectional mode. To quit ECP, this signal goes HIGH to LOW to enter the
termination phase.
9) Timing

DATA 1 to 8
BUSY
STROBE

300ns
300ns

ACK

750ns-500s

2.5s

Figure 2-10 Timing Chart (Compatible Mode)

2-17
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

1284 Active
Ack Data Req
Data (1 to 8)

Bit2
0000 0000

Bit6

Unknown

Host Busy
Host Clk
Ptr Clk
Ptr Busy

Printer Busy Status

Data Avail

Printer Host

Bit3

Bit7

Bit0

Bit4

Bit1

Bit5

Data

Xflag

Nibble mode
supported

TP

TP

TP

Figure 2-11 Timing Chart (Nibble Mode)


1284 Active
Ack Reverse
Data (1 ~ 8)

0001 0000

Host Ack

Byte0

Byte1

nCmd

nCmd

Host Clk
Periph Clk
Periph Ack
Periph Req
Xflag

ECP mode supported

TP

TP

TP

TP
TP: Min. setting

Figure 2-12 Timing Chart (ECP Mode)

2-18
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

1284 Active
nAck Reverse
Data(1~8)

Byte0

Byte1

nCmd

nCmd

Host Ack
Host Clk
Periph Clk
Periph Ack
nPeriph Request
XFlag

nPeripheralRequest
ECP Mode Supported

nReverseRequest

Figure 2-13 Timing Chart (ECP Mode/Reverse Mode)

2-19
www.denom.com

Part 2: Product Specifications

BJC-5000

This page intentionally left blank

2-20
www.denom.com

Part 3
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

Page
3- 1
3- 1
3- 2
3- 3
3- 9
3 -10
3 -11
3 -12
3 -13
3 -13
3 -13
3 -14
3 -14
3 -16
3 -17
3 -18
3 -20

1. PRINTER SETUP
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection
1.2 Site Selection
1.3 Setup Procedure
1.4 Turning the Printer On/Off
1.5 Paper Settings
1.6 Banner Print
1.7 Names of Parts and Their Functions
2. TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER
2.1 Carrying the Printer
2.2 Transporting the Printer
3. PRINTER SERVICING FUNCTION
3.1 Error Indications
3.2 Cleaning the BJ Cartridge
3.3 Self-Test Printout
3.4 Service Mode
3.5 Service Mode Print Sample

www.denom.com

www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

1. PRINTER SETUP
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection
After unpacking the printer, make sure the items below are included.

BJ Cartridge
Users Manual
Printer Driver, etc.

Packing

BJ Cartridge

Packing

BJ Cartridge Container
Packing
Packing

Box

Packing

Tape

Tape
Tape

Tape

Figure 3-1 Unpacking


3-1
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

1.2 Site Selection


Set up the printer in a place with enough room for easy operation. The dimensions of
the printer when it is set up are shown below.
For banner printing, leave a space about the size of an A4-size paper between the edge
of the desk and the printer. Also, leave enough space at the back of the printer to set
the banner paper.

304 mm

663 mm

498 mm

Figure 3-2 Printer Site Selection Dimensions

NOTE

Operate the printer under the following environmental conditions:


Ambient temperature: 5 C to 35 C
Relative humidity:
10% to 90% (no condensation)
Do not place the printer in direct sunlight.
Do not set up the printer in a place where the temperature changes
suddenly, such as near air conditioners.
Do not leave the printer in a place where the temperature goes up
rapidly, such as inside a car.
Do not expose the printer to dust and sea breeze which carries salt.
Do not set up the printer near electrical products that contain a magnet
or generate a magnetic field.
Set up the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
Do not set up the printer in a place subject to vibration.

3-2
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000
1.3 Setup Procedure
Use the following procedure to set up the printer.

1.3.1 Connecting the interface cable


1) Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.
2) Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel interface connector on the
back of the printer.
After connecting the cable, fasten the locking clips to secure it.
3) Connect and fix the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on
the computer.

1
2

Figure 3-3 Connecting the Interface Cable


1.3.2 Connecting the AC power cord
Plug the AC power cord into the AC power jack on the printer. (The AC adapter is
installed in the printer at the factory prior to shipment.)

Figure 3-4 Connecting the AC Power Cord


3-3
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

1.3.3 Turning on the printer


Before turning on the printer, first turn on the computer and other peripheral
equipment (if any). Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in properly, and then
press the POWER button to turn on the printer. When the printer is turned on, it runs
the initializing operations and the carriage moves to the cartridge replacement
position (printer center). At this time, the indicator blinks in green to indicate that the
printer is ready for the BJ cartridge installation.

1.3.4 Installing the BJ cartridge


Four types of cartridges can be installed in the printer: Black BJ Cartridges (BC-23
and BC-20 [reference]), Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21e), and Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22e
Photo).
See "Part 2: 1.4 Dual Cartridge System" (page 2-5) for the combinations of cartridges
which can be installed on both sides of the carriage.
1) Removing the BJ cartridge protectors
Take out the BJ cartridge from its package and remove the head cap and tape on the
nozzles as shown in the figure.

Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21e)

Black BJ Cartridge
(BC-23/BC-20 [reference])

Cap

Tape

Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22e Photo)

Figure 3-5 Removing the BJ Cartridge Protectors

CAUTION

Do not reuse the protective head cap and tape. Any foreign substance on
the cap or tape could mix with the ink and cause printer trouble.
Carefully peel off the protective tape on the printer head without touching
the head. If the head is damaged or if foreign substances stick to the
head, printing errors could occur.
Do not shake the BJ cartridge after removing the head cap and protective
tape. Shaking the cartridge will cause the ink to splatter.

3-4
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

Figure 3-6 BJ Cartridge Handling Precautions


2) Installing the BJ cartridge
Open the front cover of the printer and flip up the cartridge lock lever. Insert the BJ
cartridge into the carriage and push down the cartridge lock lever to lock the
cartridge in place. When you close the front cover, the carriage moves to the capping
position.

NOTE

If the BJ cartridge is not installed properly when you close the front cover,
the carriage will not return to the capping position. If the front cover is not
closed properly, the carriage will not return to the home position either.

When the BJ cartridge is installed


on the right side of the carriage

When the BJ cartridge is installed


on the left side of the carriage

Figure 3-7 Installing the BJ Cartridge


3-5
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

3) Replacing the BJ cartridge


Open the front cover of the printer. The carriage moves to the replacement position
(printer center). Flip up the cartridge lock lever and remove the BJ cartridge. Install
another cartridge using the procedure in the previous section 2). Store the BJ
cartridge (Color, Black, and Photo) removed from the printer in the supplied BJ
cartridge container.

CAUTION

If the printer has been operating for a prolonged period, the aluminum
plate of the BJ cartridge will get very hot. If it is hot, opening the front cover
will activate the protective function. The beeper will sound five times and
the carriage will not move the cartridge replacement position. Wait a few
minutes before attempting to replace the BJ cartridge. The carriage will
not move to the replacement position even if you open the front cover
during an ongoing printing operation or error occurrence.

3-6
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000
1.3.5 Replacing the ink cartridge

When a color BJ cartridge is used, the ink cartridge must be replaced. Use the
following procedure to replace the ink cartridge.
1) When to replace the ink cartridge
When the ink runs out or more than 6 months have elapsed since the cartridge was
removed from the package, or if the print quality does not improve even after
cleaning the head five times or more, replace the ink cartridge with a new one. Since
the three color inks are integrated, the entire color ink cartridge must be replaced
when one color ink runs out.
If the print quality does not improve following replacement of the ink cartridge and
after cleaning the head five times or more, replace the color BJ cartridge.
2) Removing an ink cartridge
Open the front cover to move the carriage to the cartridge replacement position. Flip
up the cartridge lock lever as described in 1.3.4-3), Replacing the BJ cartridge (page 36). Then, pull out the upper portion of the ink cartridge to be replaced to remove it
as shown in the figure below. There will be ink on and around the ink outlets of the
ink cartridge. Remove the ink cartridge carefully to avoid smears on hand and
machine.

Figure 3-8 Removing the Ink Cartridge


3) Installing an ink cartridge
Take out the new ink cartridge (option) from its package and remove the cap
covering the ink outlets as shown in the figure below. Install the ink cartridge by
following the removal procedure in reverse. After installing the ink cartridge, close
the front cover to return the carriage to the capping position.

Cap

Figure 3-9 Removing the Ink Cartridge Cap


3-7
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

1.3.6 BJ cartridge container


A BJ cartridge container for storing the BJ cartridge is supplied with the printer. Be
sure to store a BJ cartridge in this container after it is removed from the printer. The
container can store any one of the black BJ cartridges (BC-23 and BC-20 [reference]),
color BJ cartridge (BC-21e) and photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo).

NOTE

Store the color BJ cartridge (BC-21e) without removing the black and
color ink cartridges inside it.
Do not shake or drop the BJ cartridge container. Ink could leak out.

Open

Close

Push

Storing the Color BJ Cartridge

Storing the Black or Photo BJ Cartridge

Figure 3-10 BJ Cartridge Container


3-8
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000
1.4 Turning the Printer On/Off
1.4.1 Turning the printer on

With the printer plugged in to a power source, press the POWER button to turn on the
printer. When the printer turns on, it starts the initializing operation.
If a BJ cartridge is not installed, the indicator blinks in green to indicate that the
printer is ready to have the BJ cartridge installed and the carriage will move to the
cartridge replacement position. If a BJ cartridge is already installed, the indicator will
light in green to indicate that the printer is in standby status.
When the printer is turned on after more than 72 hours have passed since the last
head cleaning (the first head cleaning is performed 24 hours after a color BJ cartridge
is installed), it automatically carries out head cleaning. The indicator blinks in green
while head cleaning is performed.

1.4.2 Turning the printer off


Press the POWER button to turn off the printer.
When the printer is turned off, it executes a power-off sequence operation to cap the
nozzles of the BJ cartridge for their protection and to prevent ink leakage. The
indicator blinks in green to indicate that the power-off sequence is under progress.
When the power-off sequence is complete, the indicator goes out. Make sure the
indicator is off first before unplugging the AC power cord.

CAUTION

Never turn off the printer by unplugging the AC power cord before
pressing the POWER button. This will cause the printer to turn off before it
can cap the BJ cartridge and as a result the ink will leak out or dry out
and clog the nozzles.

If the AC power cord has been unplugged to turn off the printer, plug in the AC power
cord, press the POWER button to turn on the printer, and then turn it off again.
If the POWER button is pressed while the head is being cleaned, the indicator continues
blinking in green until the head cleaning is completed. After cleaning is completed,
the BJ cartridge is capped and the printer turns off. Any error occurring after the
power-off sequence starts is ignored and the printer is turned off.

Figure 3-11 Caution! Do not unplug the AC power cord


without pressing the POWER button first
3-9
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

1.5 Paper Settings


To achieve optimal print quality according to the paper to be used, use either automatic
feeding using the sheet feeder or manual feeding by feeding paper from manual feeding
slot at the back of the printer. This printer has no mechanical paper selection lever
and paper-pitch adjustment lever. If the paper meets the required specifications, it can
be fed in accordance with the paper thickness without carriage position adjustment
and so on.

Table 3-1 Printer Paper Setting


Media

Size

Feed Method

Sheet Feeder
Loading
Capacity

Plain paper

Weight 64 to 105 g/m2

A3/A4/A5/LTR/LGL

Auto/Manual

Max. 13 mm

Bubble Jet Paper

LC-301

A3/A4/LTR/LGL

Auto/Manual

Max. 13 mm

High Resolution

HR-101

A3/A4/LTR

Auto/Manual

Glossy photo paper

GP-201

A4/LTR/A4+/LTR+

Auto/Manual

Max. 100
sheets
1 sheet

High gloss film

HG-201

A3/A4/LTR

Manual

OHP film

CF-102

A4/LTR

Auto/Manual

Back print film

BF-102

A4/LTR

Auto/Manual

Max. 10
sheets

Fabric sheet

FS-101

Auto/Manual

1 sheet

Envelopes

COM#10

Auto/Manual

Max.15
sheets

Auto/Manual
Manual

Max. 15
sheets
--

Manual

--

Vertical 241 x
Horizontal 356 mm
Vertical 241.3 x
Horizontal 105 mm
Vertical 220 x
Horizontal 110 mm
A4/LTR

DL-size
Banner paper

BP-101

Thick paper

Weight 106 to 550 g/m


(Thickness: Max. 0.8 mm)
2

Vertical 210 to 420 x


Horizontal 150 to 297 mm

A3-size paper can be loaded only through the manual feeding slot.
Banner paper can be loaded for 2 to 6 sheets.

3-10
www.denom.com

-Max. 30
sheets

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000
1.6 Banner Print

When printing on banner paper, after cutting the paper to the appropriate length (2-6
sheets) set the paper to move in a direct path though the printer using the manual
feed slot on the printer rear side, not the ASF.
Each top margin for banner printing is set to 0 mm at the start of printing. To avoid
printing on the platen, however, printing will start 3 mm from the initial top margin.
Set an extra sheet at the end in case the bottom edge is not printed on the last page.
Banner printing uses a large quantity of ink. To avoid ink run out in the middle of
printing, it is recommended to use a new ink cartridge right from the start of banner
printing.

Banner Paper

Output Tray

Figure 3-12 Banner Print

3-11
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

1.7 Names of Parts and Their Functions


The names of the printer parts and their functions are described below.
Paper Support
Supports a stack of paper loaded in the cut sheet
feeder. Pull it out to support the paper in accordance
with the paper size.

Cut Sheet Feeder


Holds a stack of paper. The number of sheets to
be set varies depending on the thickness and type
of the paper.

Paper Guide
Set the paper guide flush against the left edge of the
cut sheets in the cut sheet feeder so that the paper
can be fed straight.

Control Panel
See the figure below.

Front Cover
Open the front cover to replace the BJ cartridge and
ink cartridge, or remove jammed paper.

Output Tray
Extension
Guide

Paper Output Tray


The printed sheets are output to this tray. To receive
a long printed paper, pull out the out put tray
extension guide before starting the printing operation.
The paper delivery flaps stand up automatically
when the paper output tray is pulled out.

Manual Feeding Slot

Insert paper into this slot to feed the paper manually.

Parallel Interface Connector


Connect the interface cable here.

Control Panel
POWER Button
Turns the printer on or off.

Indicator

Indicates the power on and off statuses of the printer.


This indicator lights or blinks in green while the printer
receives data from the host and when it is warming-up.
It lights and blinks in orange when an error occurs.

RESUME button
Press this button to recover from an operator error. Also, press this button
for two seconds or more to start the head cleaning.

Figure 3-13 Names of Parts and Their Functions


3-12
www.denom.com

Paper
Delivery
Flap

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

2. TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER


To carry or transport the printer, keep the BJ cartridge installed in the printer or stored
in the BJ cartridge container. This will prevent printing defects caused by ink leakage or
dried out ink on the nozzles of the BJ cartridge.

2.1 Carrying the Printer


Follow the procedure below to move the printer.
1) Press the POWER button to turn off the printer. When the power is turned off, the
indicator goes out.
2) Disconnect the interface cable.
3) Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
4) Make sure that the BJ cartridge is at the capping position (the right end of the
printer). If the cartridge is not at the capping position, move the carriage to the
capping position by hand. (See Part 5: 4.2.3 Unlocking the carriage lock on page 5-6 for
details on the manual capping method.)

CAUTION

Never turn off the printer by unplugging the AC power cord without first
pressing the POWER button. Otherwise, the printer is turned off before it
can cap the BJ cartridge. Also, do not carry a BJ cartridge removed from
the printer by itself. If the BJ cartridge is not capped, the ink may leak or
dry out in the nozzles.

2.2 Transporting the Printer


Follow the procedure below to transport the printer.
1) Disconnect the interface cable and unplug the AC power cord as described in 2.1,
Carrying the Printer.
2) Make sure that the carriage is locked at the capping position (the right end of the
printer). If the carriage is not at the capping position, move the carriage to the
capping position by hand (See Part 5: 4.2.3 Unlocking the carriage lock on page 5-6 for
locking of the carriage.)
3) Repack the printer in its original box and packing materials.

Figure 3-14 Carriage Capping Position

NOTE

If the original packing materials are not available, use a sufficient amount
of shock-absorbent material to pack the printer.

3-13
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

3. PRINTER SERVICING FUNCTION


3.1 Error Indications
This printer notifies errors with the indicator lamp and beeper.
Indicator

POWER button

RESUME button

Figure 3-15 Control Panel


Table 3-2 Error Indications
State
[Errors that can be corrected by a user]
Feed paper error/paper jam error
Left-head recognition error
Right-head recognition error
High head temperature warning
(during head replacement)
Waste ink full warning
[Errors that cannot be corrected by a user]
Home position error
Cleaning error
Sheet feeder error
Temperature sensor error
Waste ink full error
Head temperature error
Sub-heater error
BJ cartridge not found error
EEPROM error
ROM error
RAM error

Indicator

Beeper

Lights in orange
Lights in orange
Lights in orange

Twice
3 times
4 times

Lights in orange
Lights in orange

5 times
6 times

Alternately blinks in green once and orange twice.


Alternately blinks in green once and orange 3 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 4 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 5 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 6 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 7 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 8 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 9 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 10 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 11 times.
Alternately blinks in green once and orange 12 times.

7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times
7 times

3-14
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000
The errors listed in Table 3-2 are described below.

Errors that can be corrected by a user


1) Feed paper error
The paper cannot be fed properly even by the paper feed operation.
Corrective action: Load the paper and press the RESUME button.
2) Paper jam error
The paper cannot be ejected even by the paper eject operation.
Corrective action: Remove the paper and press the RESUME button.
3) Left-head recognition error
Left side BJ cartridge failure or incompatible BJ cartridge.
Corrective action: Install the designated BJ cartridge.
4) Right-head recognition error
Right side BJ cartridge failure or incompatible BJ cartridge.
Corrective action: Install the designated BJ cartridge.
5) High head temperature warning (during head replacement)
The head temperature is found to be too high when BJ cartridge replacement is
attempted. (At this time, the carriage will not move to the replacement position.)
Corrective action: Leave the printer to cool down for a while and then press the
RESUME button. Or, close the front cover once and then open it again.
6) Waste ink full warning
The total waste ink amount recorded by the EEPROM is approaching the specified
limit.
Errors that cannot be corrected by a user
Corrective action: Press the POWER button and turn off the printer.
7) Home position error
The home position of the carriage cannot be detected.
8) Cleaning error
The head cleaning or capping detection at the capping position is irregular.
9) Sheet feeder error
The initial position of the pick-up roller cannot be detected.
10) Temperature sensor error
The reading of the temperature sensor (TH1) on the logic board is irregular.
11) Waste ink full error
The total waste ink amount recorded by the EEPROM has exceeded the specified
limit.
12) Head temperature error
The temperature in the BJ cartridge has exceeded the specified limit.
13) Sub-heater error
The sub-heater in the BJ cartridge is not operating properly.
14) BJ cartridge not found error
The printer cannot detect the BJ cartridge. Only the BJ cartridge replacement
operation is detected.
15) EEPROM error
The EEPROM check has recognized some kind of irregularity.
16) ROM error
The ROM check fails when the AC power cord is plugged in (during the initializing
operation). (At this time, the indicator may not light to indicate the error.)

3-15
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

17) RAM error


The RAM check fails when the AC power cord is plugged in (during the initializing
operation). (At this time, the indicator may not light to indicate the error.)

3.2 Cleaning the BJ Cartridge


When a print quality problem such as blurred or white lines on the printout occurs,
execute a self-test printout to check whether the nozzles on the BJ head are clogged.
If they are clogged, use the following procedure to clean the BJ cartridge to recover the
clogged nozzles. (See 3.3, Self-Test Printout on page 3-17 for the self-test printout
procedure.)
1) Turn on the printer. Press and hold the RESUME button for 2 seconds or more.
The cleaning starts. (The indicator blinks in green during cleaning.)
2) When the cleaning is completed, the indicator stops blinking and lights in green.
(The cleaning time varies depending on the type and the number of BJ cartridges,
and takes approximately 35 to 75 seconds.) After the cleaning, execute a self-test
printout again to make sure that the nozzles on the BJ head are cleaned.
The printer automatically executes the cleaning operation at the following times:
1) When the printer is turned on by pressing the POWER button for the first time after
connecting the AC power cord.
2) After a BJ cartridge or ink cartridge is replaced.
3) When the printer is turned on after more than 72 hours have passed since the
head cleaning was performed last.
4) When the printer starts printing after more than 72 hours have passed since the
head cleaning was performed last.
5) After printing a prescribed number of dots when the cleaning operation is not been
executed during this time.
6) When the cartridge is left at the cartridge replacement position for more than 10
minutes.
7) When the printer is turned on while the nozzles of the BJ cartridge are not capped.
8) After more than 24 hours have passed since the color BJ cartridge or photo BJ
cartridge was replaced.

3-16
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000
3.3 Self-Test Printout

This printer provides a self-test printout function which can be executed without
connecting the printer to a computer.
After turning on the printer, press and hold down the POWER button. When the beeper
sounds once, release the POWER button. The self-test printout will start. To end the
self-test printout function, press either the RESUME button or the POWER button to turn
off the printer. The printing stops and the printed paper is ejected.
If you continue to hold down the POWER button until the beeper sounds twice when you
turn on the printer, the self-test printout function will not be executed and the printer
starts in the normal operation mode.
The self-test printout prints the following information on 1 page.
ROM version
Total number of pages passed
Nozzle check pattern
After printing the above information, the printer returns to normal printing standby
status.

Use A4/LTR-size paper for the self-test printouts. The self-test printout
function requires the A4/LTR-size paper width. If you use narrower
paper, ink will be smeared on the platen.

NOTE

Control ROM Version No.

Ver X.XX
XXXXXXXX
Total number of pages passed

Printed with the first nozzle.

Printed with the first nozzle.


Printed with
the right-side
cartridge

128

Yellow 24 nozzles
Magenta 24 nozzles
Cyan
24 nozzles
64 nozzles
Black

24
24
24
64

Printed with the 128th nozzle.


Printed with the 136th nozzle.
Printed with the left-side cartridge

Black BJ Cartridge

Color/Photo BJ Cartridge

Figure 3-16 Self-Test Printout (Sample)

3-17
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

3.4 Service Mode


The printer starts the service mode when the control buttons are pressed. To avoid
data loss by misoperation, use the service mode only when necessary.
Use the following procedure to start the service mode.
1) Press and hold down the RESUME button, and then press the POWER button. The
indicator starts blinking in green.
2) While the indicator is blinking, press the RESUME button twice. After the initializing
operation, the beeper sounds once to indicate that the service mode has started.
3) After the indicator stops blinking and lights in green, press the RESUME button for the
specified number of times depending on the function you wish to perform (see Table
3-3 Service Mode below). (Every time you press the RESUME button, the beeper
sounds once. The indicator lights in green and orange alternately.)
4) Press the POWER button to execute the specified function. (Excluding the First Time
Flag ON/OFF function.)

Table 3-3 Service Mode


Function

No. of times
RESUME is
pressed

Indicator

Remarks

(Enters the normal


operation mode.)

0 times
(RESUME is
not pressed.)

Lights in green

Beeper sounds twice and printer enters


the normal operation mode.

Ripple pattern print

Once

Lights in orange

Continuous printing in A4-size paper


width. Stops printing when the printer is
turned off.

Service information
print

Twice

Lights in green

After printing the pattern, the printer is


automatically turned off.

Auto alignment
sensor calibration

3 times

Lights in orange

After printing the pattern, the printer is


automatically turned off. (Black BJ
cartridge must be installed.)

Waste ink counter


data clear

4 times

Lights in green

After executing the function, the printer is


automatically turned off.

Waste ink counter


setting 25%

5 times

Lights in orange

After executing the function, the printer is


automatically turned off.

Waste ink counter


setting 50%

6 times

Lights in green

After executing the function, the printer is


automatically turned off.

Waste ink counter


setting 75%

7 times

Lights in orange

After executing the function, the printer is


automatically turned off.

First Time Flag


ON/OFF

8 times

Lights in green

See the note below.*

Carriage/LF
operation test

9 times

Lights in orange

The test stops when the printer is turned


off.

EEPROM all clear

10 times

Lights in green

After executing the function, the printer is


automatically turned off.

*: When you press the POWER button in step 4 of the above operation, the indicator
lights in orange if the First Time Flag is set to ON, and it lights in green if the flag is
set to OFF. After this operation, when the RESUME button is pressed, the ON and
OFF setting is switched, and then the printer is turned off automatically. If you
press the POWER button, not the RESUME button, the printer will turn off
automatically without changing the ON/OFF setting.

3-18
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

CAUTION

Do not execute EEPROM all clear function unnecessarily. The EEPROM


stores data such as the various settings, total number of pages passed,
number of times the BJ cartridge was replaced, and total waste ink
amount. Once the EEPROM is cleared, all the data will be lost and cannot
be reset excepting the waste ink counter. Execute the EEPROM all clear
function only when it is necessary and you are absolutely sure.
After executing the EEPROM all clear function, always execute the Auto
alignment sensor calibration function. Unless you execute this function,
an EEPROM error will occur when the printer is turned on.
Also, after executing the EEPROM all clear function, check the waste ink
amount and either replace the waste ink absorber or set the waste ink
counter to 25%, 50%, or 75%, depending on the condition. Check the ink
penetration rate for the entire waste ink absorber as a guideline to
determine the waste ink counter setting value.

3-19
www.denom.com

Part 3: Operating Instructions

BJC-5000

3.5 Service Mode Print Sample


3.5.1 Ripple Pattern
Regardless of the BJ cartridge installed, the same pattern is printed repeatedly. When
you press the POWER button, the printer finishes printing. When you press the
RESUME button, the printer stops printing temporarily. To resume printing, press the
RESUME button again.

Figure 3-17 Ripple Pattern Sample


3.5.2 Service Information Printing
Prints the nozzle check pattern and printer setting conditions/operating status. The
nozzle check pattern on the left is printed with the BJ cartridge installed on the right
side of the carriage, and the pattern on the right is printed with the BJ cartridge
installed on the left side of the carriage.

Figure 3-18 Service Information Printing Sample


3-20
www.denom.com

Part 4
TECHNICAL
REFERENCE

Page
4- 1
4- 1
4- 2
4- 3
4- 4
4- 6
4- 7
4- 7
4 - 11
4 - 11
4 - 13
4 - 14
4 - 14
4 - 14
4 - 14
4 - 15
4 - 15
4 - 17
4 - 26
4 - 29
4 - 32
4 - 36
4 - 36
4 - 37
4 - 41
4 - 41
4 - 41
4 - 42
4 - 42
4 - 42
4 - 42
4 - 42
4 - 42
4 - 43

1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Printer Block Diagram
1.2 Initialization Sequence Flowchart
1.3 Print Signal Flow
1.4 Print Drive
1.5 Power-Off Sequence Flowchart
2. FIRMWARE
2.1 Interface
2.2 Printing System
2.3 Printing Modes
2.4 Cartridge Automatic Adjustment Function
2.5 Data Separation Function
2.6 Ink Smear Control
2.7 Head Overheating Protection Control
2.8 Auto Power-Off
3. PRINTER MECHANICAL SYSTEM
3.1 Overview
3.2 BJ Cartridge
3.3 Purge Unit
3.4 Carriage
3.5 Paper Feed/Cut Sheet Feeder
4. PRINTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4.1 Overview of Printer Electrical System
4.2 Logic Section
5. SENSOR FUNCTIONS
5.1 Pick-Up Roller Sensor
5.2 Paper End Sensor
5.3 Home Position Sensor
5.4 Purge Sensor
5.5 Cover Open Sensor
5.6 Printer Temperature Sensor
5.7 Head Temperature Sensor
5.8 Auto-Alignment Sensor
5.9 Waste Ink Amount Detection

www.denom.com

www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Printer Block Diagram

BJ Cartridge LEFT
Home Position Sensor

BJ Cartridge RIGHT
Auto Alignment Sensor

Carriage
Paper Feed Motor
Purge Sensor
Carriage Motor
Logic Board
J6

J7

Paper Feed
Motor Driver

J4

Vcc(+5VDC)

J1

J2

Carriage Motor
Driver

MPU & Printer Controller

J5

J3

VH(+24.0VDC)
VM(+24.0VDC)

Control ROM

Figure 4-1 Printer Block Diagram

4-1
www.denom.com

DRAM

EEPROM

I/F

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

1.2 Initialization Sequence Flowchart


The flowchart below shows the initialization process from when the printer is turned on
to when it goes online.

Connect AC plug.
(Hardware power-on)

Connect the AC plug to the AC outlet.

Software initialization

MPU and printer controller initialization


ROM/RAM/EEPROM check

Press the POWER button.


(Softpower-on)

Turn on the printer.

Indicator blinks
(green).

Cartridge detection

Drives the paper feed motor.


Capping operation

Purge unit
initialization

Temperature sensor
(TH1) check

The temperature sensor on the logic board


checks the machine temperature.

Carriage position
control

Drives the carriage motor.


Moves the carriage to the home position.

Paper feed
motor initialization

Drives the paper feed motor drives.


Sets the pickup roller and paper lifting plate to the
initial position.

Automatic cleaning
operation

Waste ink check

When the automatic cleaning is not performed,


operates the maintenance jet.

Checks the waste ink counter in EEPROM.

Indicator lights
(green).

Figure 4-2 Initialization Sequence Flowchart

4-2
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
1.3 Print Signal Flow
1.3.1 Data between host computer and printer

Conventionally, control functions were provided by a printer's firmware. For this


printer, however, these control functions are processed by the printer driver on the
computer.
Conventional printers receive the image data in the raster direction (horizontal
direction data) which is created on the printer driver. The printer converts the raster
direction image data it receives into column data (vertical direction data) and then
executes printing.
The printer driver on the host computer handles all processes until column data
creation and their the printer receives this column data and prints it. Thus, high
speed printing is realized because the printer does not need to convert the raster data
into column data before printing.

1.3.2 Print Signal Flow in the Printer


The print signal flow from when the printer receives the print data to when printing is
executed is described below.
a) The printing information (column data matching with the nozzle arrangement of
the built-in printhead) including control signals output by the host computer is
loaded through the parallel interface into the MPU & printer controller on the logic
board. The printing information is separated into control commands and print
data based on the data stored in the control ROM. The control commands are
processed in the MPU & printer controller. The print data is stored in the DRAM
print buffer.
b) The MPU & printer controller outputs the print data to the bubble jet head in the
form of print signals. In the bubble jet head, the print data is converted from serial
signals to parallel print data for each printed line. Printing is performed as the
MPU & printer controller is controlled by the print control signals.
c) The MPU & printer controller monitors the status of the bubble jet head and
printer and uses the control ROM and motor drivers to manage all printing driver
controls.

Host
Computer

DRAM

a
b

MPU &
Printer Controller

Print Buffer

Logic Board
a

Control ROM

BJ Head
c

: Print signal
: Control signal

Figure 4-3 Print Signal Flow


4-3
www.denom.com

Motor Drivers

Sensors

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

1.4 Print Drive


To discharge ink from the head for printing, the printer outputs control signals from
the printer controller to the BJ head.
The control signals consists of the drive control signal for discharging ink from the
heads nozzles and the temperature control signal for adjusting the heads temperature
so that the ink discharge is uniform.
To achieve best printing results, both these control signals are optimized by the MPU &
printer controller and sent from the carriage ribbon cables signal contacts to the BJ
head.
The drive frequency varies depending on the printing mode and installed BJ cartridge.

1.4.1 Print drive control


a) Black BJ cartridge drive control
The black BJ cartridge drive control is performed by dividing the heads 128 nozzles
into 8 blocks (16 nozzles per block). These blocks are further divided into odd and
even blocks (8 nozzles per odd/even block). Ink is simultaneously discharged either
from all odd block nozzles or from all even block nozzles. Control signals for the odd
block nozzles are block enable signals 1, 2, and 3 (BENB 1, 2, 3). Control signals for
the even block nozzles are the even/odd enable signals (Even/Odd ENB).
Heat enable 0 and 1 (HENB 0, 1), which are the heater drive control signals for
discharging the ink, are comprised of a pre-pulse and main pulse. To achieve
optimum ink discharge constantly, internal conditions such as the heads rank,
printer temperature, and head temperature are monitored and the heater drive pulse
width is varied before the pulse is output. Furthermore, the print drive signal from
the printer controller is transferred to the shift resistor in the BJ head according to
the HLATCH timing. When the print drive signal (HDATA) is latched and the print
control and heater drive control signals are output together, the heater for the
corresponding nozzles is driven and ink is discharged.

BE2
BE3
BE4
BE5
BE6
BE7
BE8

O
E
O
E
O
E
O
E
O
E
O
E
O
E
O
E

B
A

A
B

A
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

B
A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

:
:

BE1

BE1 to BE8: Block Enable 1 to 8


E: Even Enable
O: Odd Enable
A: Heat Enable 0
B: Heat Enable 1

Figure 4-4 Printing Sequence (Black BJ Cartridge/Standard Mode)


b) Color BJ cartridge (multi-drop) drive control
The printhead of the multi-drop type color BJ cartridge has 136 nozzles and each
nozzle has two heater boards at the front and back. The multi-drop drive is
performed by appropriately using these front and back heaters.
The sequence of ink discharge is as follows. The 136 nozzles in the head are divided
into 8 blocks (16 nozzles per block) and each block is separated into two functional
units (8 nozzles per unit). Ink is sequentially discharged from each unit. The
nozzles for discharging ink are selected by block enable signals (BENB 1, 2, 3) and

4-4
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

even/odd enable signals (Even/Odd ENB). The heat enable signals (HENB 0, 1, 2, 3)
are the heat drive control signals for the heater boards.
In the drop modulation mode, the HENB0 signals drive the heater at the back of the
black nozzles; the HENB1 signals drive the heater in the front of the black nozzles;
the HENB2 signals drive the heater in the front of the color nozzles; and the HENB3
signals drive the heater at the back of the color nozzles.
The heat enable signals are comprised of a pre-pulse and main pulse. To achieve
optimum ink discharge constantly, internal conditions such as the heads rank,
printer temperature, and head temperature are monitored and the heater drive pulse
width is varied before the pulse is output.
154 s (6.51kHz)
154 s (6.51kHz)
100 s (10kHz)

Standard
Graphics
High

HLATCH
HDATA

128 or 136
0

Data transfer to shift register

HCLOCK
Odd ENB
Even ENB
1(0)

BENB 0

0(1)

1(0)

0(1)

BENB 1

1(0)

0(1)

BENB 2

1(0)

0(1)

Head driving in high mode (divided into 16)

HENB 0,1,2
HENB 3
1 Block
Odd ENB
Even ENB
BENB 0
BENB 1

1(0)

0(1)

1(0)

1(0)

0(1)

1(0)

BENB 2

0(1)

1(0)

0(1)

1(0)

1(0)

0(1)

Head driving in standard mode (divided into 8)

0(1)

0(1)

Variable Pulse
Width

HENB 0,1,2

Pre-Pulse
Main Pulse

HENB 3
1 Block

The signals HENEB 0, 1, 2, and 3 are driven independently


when the multi-drop type color BJ cartridge is used.
The names of signals for the LEFT and RIGHT BJ cartridges are different.
LEFT BJ cartridge: HENB 0L, 1L, 2L, 3L
RIGHT BJ cartridge: HENB 0R, 1R, 2R, 3R

Figure 4-5 Print Signals

4-5
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

1.5 Power-Off Sequence Flowchart


Press the POWER button.
(Soft power-off)

Indicator blinks.
No
Capping?
Yes
Cap off

Detection of heads

Paper output operation

Detection of carriage
in home position

Auto cleaning if needed

Capping

Indicator turns off.

End

Figure 4-6 Power-Off Sequence Flowchart

CAUTION

Never turn off the printer by unplugging the AC power cord or AC adapter
before pressing the POWER button. This will cause the printer to interrupt
the power-off sequence and turn off before it can cap the BJ cartridge
head. If the AC power cord or AC adapter has been unplugged to turn off
the printer, plug it in again, press the POWER button to turn on the printer,
and turn it off. Then, unplug the AC power cord or AC adapter.

4-6
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

2. FIRMWARE
2.1 Interface
This printer supports the compatible mode, nibble mode, and ECP mode which are
compliant with the bidirectional Centronics interface standard (IEEE P1284).
The compatible mode is the same as the conventional Centronics interface-compliant
protocol. When the printer operates as a printer, data is transferred in the compatible
mode or ECP mode. The nibble mode is used for transferring status data such as the
device ID and printer status to the host computer during printer operation. To use the
nibble mode or ECP mode, the setting in the host computer must either be the nibble
mode or ECP mode.

2.1.1 Compatible mode


The parallel interface for the compatible mode transfers data in 8-bit blocks. Data is
transferred with the STROBE, BUSY, and ACKNLG handshake signals.
When the printer receives the data (Data 1 to 8) and STROBE signal from the host
computer, the printer controller which is controlling the parallel interface outputs the
BUSY signal and latches the data at the falling edge of the STROBE signal. After the
BUSY signal is output, the printer controller loads the latched data from the DRAM
bus into the receive buffer of the DRAM. After the printer controller finishes writing
data in the receive buffer of the DRAM, it outputs the ACKNLG signal and makes the
BUSY signal LOW. Then, it waits for the next data input from the host computer.

DATA 1 to 8
BUSY
STROBE

300ns
300ns

ACKNLG

750ns-500s
2.5s

Figure 4-7 Interface Timing (Compatible Mode)

4-7
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

2.1.2 Nibble mode


In the nibble mode, the printer transfers data twice to the host computer in 4-bit
blocks. The data is transferred with the PtrClk signal and HostBusy signal
handshakes.
After the printer confirms the falling edge of the HostBusy signal, it prepares the 8-bit
data, makes the PtrClk signal go from HIGH to LOW, and outputs the lower 4 bits on
the control signal line. After the PtrClk signal goes from HIGH to LOW, the host
computer loads the data and makes the HostBusy signal go from LOW to HIGH. After
the printer confirms the falling edge of the HostBusy signal for the second time, it
outputs the higher 4 bits on the control signal line.
If there is no data to be sent to the host computer after the HostBusy signal goes from
LOW to HIGH, the printer makes the DataAvail signal go from LOW to HIGH and is
put on standby status for the next data transfer. (The falling edge indicates a LOW
and the rising edge indicates a HIGH.)

Max. 35ms
HostBusy
Max. 35ms

PtrClk
Min. 45ms

DataAvail

Bit0

Bit4

Xflag

Bit1

Bit5

AckDataReq

Bit2

Bit6

PtrBusy

Bit3

Bit7

Figure 4-8 Interface Timing (Nibble Mode)

4-8
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
2.1.3 ECP mode

In the ECP mode, the printer transfers 8-bit data all at once and therefore it can send
and receive data in high speed. This mode is suitable for sending and receiving large
volumes of data.
When the AckReverse signal goes from HIGH to LOW in response the ReverseReq
signal going from HIGH to LOW, the data bus direction changes from forward data
transfer (which sends data from host computer to printer) to reverse data transfer
(which sends data from printer to host computer).
During the reverse data transfer phase, the printer makes HostAck go from HIGH to
LOW when it detects the rising edge of PeriphClk.
When the host computer is able to receive data from the printer, HostAck goes from
HIGH to LOW; and when it receives data, HostAck goes from LOW to HIGH.
(The falling edge indicates a LOW and the rising edge indicates a HIGH.)

1284 Active
Ack Reverse
Data(1~8)

0001 0000

Host Ack

Byte0

Byte1

nCmd

nCmd

Host Clk
Periph Clk
Periph Ack
Periph Req
Xflag

ECP mode support

TP

TP

TP

TP
TP: Minimum setting

Figure 4-9 Interface Timing (ECP Mode)

4-9
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

1284 Active
nAck Reverse
Data(1~8)

Byte0

Byte1

nCmd

nCmd

Host Ack
Host Clk
Periph Clk
Periph Ack
nPeriph Request
XFlag

nPeripheralRequest
ECP Mode Supported

nReverseRequest

Figure 4-10 Timing Chart (ECP Mode/Reverse Mode)

4-10
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
2.2 Printing System

Control functions are provided by conventional printers. In this printer, however, these
control functions are mostly processed by the printer driver of the host computer.
With conventional printers, image data in the raster direction (horizontal direction data)
is created on the printer driver and the printer side receives this data. Consequently,
the image data in raster direction received by the printer is converted into column data
(vertical direction data) by the printer and the printing is executed.
The printer driver on the host computer handle all processes until the creation of
column data matching the printhead installed in the printer. Then, the printer receives
this column data and prints it. (The printer reads the printhead ID and automatically
notifies the host computer of the printhead configuration.) Thus, this printer achieves
high speed printing because it does not need to convert raster data into column data
and can print the data as it is.

2.3 Printing Modes


2.3.1 Printing mode
This printer varies the printing method, such as carriage movement and bubble jet
head driving frequency, in accordance with the cartridge installed, the selected
medium, the selected printing mode, the resolution, and the print data in order to
achieve high-quality printing without any bleeding or shifting in the printout.
When color printing is performed using a single pass, the different colors printed at
the same time overlap, often causing the colors to run. By printing with two or more
delayed passes, there is less color bleeding because the color printed immediately
before is relatively stable by the time the next color is printed over it.
When print data is processed internally by the printer, the data is recognized and the
number of ink nozzles to be used by the black ink is automatically changed.
Characters are printed by taking preventive measures for bleeding and white mist
which are generated at the borders because the characteristics of the color and black
inks differ. This process is carried out as follows: During internal processing by the
printer, the borders where the color and black inks meet are identified. Cyan and
black ink are mixed in the printed black portion to suit the distance and density of
the black and color dots.

2.3.2 Photo print mode


The photo print mode can be used to obtain a print quality with rich gradation that
reduces granularity by printing several times on the same dot using the Photo BJ
cartridge which contains a light density ink.
The printer driver divides the pixel data into 4 values (not printed, print 1 dot, print 2
dots, and print 3 dots) enabling each pixel to be printed using up to 4 gradations.
When the color cartridge and photo auto cartridge are installed, high-quality print is
achieved by using 7 types of inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, photo cyan, photo
magenta and photo black). In addition, an improved gray color reproduction has been
provided by the use of 2 types of black inks.

2.3.3 Multi-drop print mode


The color cartridge uses drop modulation technology to print large and small dots
efficiently so that the granularity of low density portions can be reduced. The photo
cartridge of this machine prints small dots only.

4-11
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

Table 4-1 Printing Modes and Driving Method


Head Combination
Left Right

Print Mode
Media
Standard

BC-23
None
(BC-20)

Plain Paper

Other Paper

BC-23
BC-23
(BC-20) (BC-20)

Plain Paper

Other Paper

BC-21e

None

Plain Paper

Other Paper

BC-21e

BC-21e

Plain Paper

Other Paper

BC-21e

BC-23
(BC-20)

Plain Paper

Other Paper

BC-21e

BC-22e

Plain Paper

Other Paper

Graphics

High

Photo Standard Photo/High

360 x 360 dpi


1 pass
Bi-directional
6.51kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
360 x 360 dpi
1 pass
Bi-directional
6.51kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
360 x 360 dpi
1 pass
Bi-directional

360 x 360 dpi


1 pass
Uni-directional
6.51kHz
N/A

720 x 720 dpi


2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
1440 x 720 dpi
4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
1440 x 720 dpi
4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

6.51kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
360 x 360 dpi
1 pass
Bi-directional
6.51kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
360 x 360 dpi
1 pass
Bi-directional
6.51kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
360 x 360 dpi
1 pass
Bi-directional
6.51kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz

6.51kHz
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

720 x 720 dpi


2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz

1440 x 720 dpi


4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
1440 x 720 dpi
4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz

360 x 360 dpi


1 pass
Uni-directional
6.51kHz
N/A

360 x 360 dpi


1 pass
Uni-directional

360 x 360 dpi


1 pass
Uni-directional
6.51kHz
N/A

360 x 360 dpi


1 pass
Uni-directional
6.51kHz
N/A

360 x 360 dpi


1 pass
Uni-directional
6.51kHz
N/A

10kHz
1440 x 720 dpi
4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
1440 x 720 dpi
4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
1440 x 720 dpi
4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
720 x 720 dpi
2 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz
1440 x 720 dpi
4 pass
Uni-directional
10kHz

4-12
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
2.4 Cartridge Automatic Adjustment Function

When the installed printhead is changed, the printer notifies the printer driver of the
new printhead configuration.
The printer driver displays a pop-up message which advises a user to perform the head
alignment before starting the printing. When the maintenance tab on the driver Align
Printheads is selected, the printer prints the automatic head alignment pattern and
corrects the print position automatically.
While printing the automatic head alignment pattern, the printer detects run-out of
ink, displacements of the left and right cartridges which could occur due to the dual
cartridge system, and density errors using the auto-alignment sensor on the carriage.
The printer sends the detected information to the printer driver of the host computer.
The printer driver performs an automatic adjustment of the head nozzle alignment and
automatic density correction of the left and right heads based on the information sent
from the printer and controls the printing accordingly. When ink runs out, the
message is displayed on the printer driver.

2.4.1 Automatic correction of head nozzle alignment


The printer driver receives and interprets the information about the correlation
between the print data and head nozzle. With this information, head characteristics
can be corrected by the printer driver. The following adjustments are performed.
a) Alignment of vertical and horizontal directions
When printing is performed with dual cartridges, the auto-alignment sensor detects
the displacement of the dot alignment in the vertical and horizontal directions of
both heads, and the printer driver corrects it.
b) Alignment of printing direction
When bi-directional printing is performed, the print position when the head prints in
the forward direction tends to differ from the print position when the head prints in
the backward direction. This displacement could result in a poor print image. The
printer driver corrects the print position error in the horizontal direction which is
detected by the auto-alignment sensor so that high quality can be maintained, even
during high-speed bi-directional printing.

2.4.2 Automatic density correction of left/right cartridge


When the left and right cartridges are the same, if the auto-alignment sensor of the
printer driver detects a difference in the density during a printing operation between
the left and right cartridges, the printer driver automatically corrects the density
based on the detection result.
If the ink of the right printhead has run out, the printer prints using only the left
printhead.

4-13
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

2.5 Data Separation Function


The data separation function is available only when printing is performed using the
dual cartridge system where 2 cartridges are installed on the carriage and the same
cartridge is installed in both heads. This function determines whether the left or right
head is used for printing each pixel. This function efficiently divides the area printed
by the left and right cartridges, and achieves the proper gradation by printing over
several times at the borders between both cartridges where print quality tends to vary.

2.6 Ink Smear Control


Immediately after a printed sheet is ejected from the printer, the ink dries in a natural
state on the paper output tray. If the next printed sheet is ejected before the ink dries
properly, the ink may be smeared. To prevent ink smears, a wait period is applied
during printing so that the ejection of every sheet is delayed to allow more time for the
ink on the preceding sheet to dry.
When a black BJ cartridge (whose printing speed is faster) is used and high duty
printing is performed, the printer automatically determines the high duty printing
position and the time elapsed from the start of printing.
The ink smear control is not performed when a color BJ cartridge is used for printing.

2.7 Head Overheating Protection Control


If the ink runs out and the printing operation is continued, the bubble jet head can
become extremely hot. If the head temperature sensor in the bubble jet head detects a
temperature higher than the designated temperature limit, head overheating control is
executed.
Protection level 1:
This level prevents the user from touching the aluminum plate of the bubble jet head
when the bubble jet head is replaced. This protection function does not allow cartridge
replacement for a set period of time.
Protection level 2:
If a still higher temperature is detected, the carriage is returned to the home position
every time one line is printed and the printer is put in standby state for 3.5 seconds to
control the temperature increase. This control continues for 20 seconds or more.
Protection level 3:
If the temperature continues to increase, a head temperature error occurs. This stops
the printing operation.

2.8 Auto Power-Off


This printer provides an auto power-off function which automatically turns off the
printer when print signals are not sent from the host computer for over a preset idle
period. These settings can be made from the printer driver.
When the auto power-off function is set to enable, the printer is turned off if print
data is not sent from the host computer for over a preset idle period. The idle period
settings available are 10, 30, and 60 minutes.

4-14
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

3. PRINTER MECHANICAL SYSTEM


3.1 Overview
This section describes the printers mechanical components.

BJ Cartridge
Sheet Feeder

Purge Unit

Carriage

Paper Feed Section

Figure 4-11 Mechanical System of Printer


3.1.1 Mechanical components
1) BJ cartridge
A user replaces and installs the BJ cartridges as required. The black and photo BJ
cartridges are integrated and use the same head. The color BJ cartridge has
separate replaceable ink cartridges.
2) Purge section
The purge section helps maintain high-quality printing by capping and wiping the
face of the BJ cartridge. The absorption function recovers the conditions that allow
the ink in the nozzles to be discharged easily.
The purge section consists of the purge unit and wiper unit.
The purge unit is driven by the paper feed motor. It absorbs the ink of the BJ
cartridge and removes the ink in the cap. When the printer is not in use, the purge
unit caps the nozzles of the BJ cartridge for protection.
The wiper unit provides a wiping function to wipe the head face and the
maintenance jet receiving function.
3) Carriage
The carriage is moved horizontally back and forth across the paper by the carriage
belt driven by the carriage motor. The print signals from the logic board are
transmitted to two BJ cartridges installed on the carriage via the carriage cable.
The carriage performs switching control of the paper feed motor (control of the stay
units slide lock lever) to switch the motors drive between the paper feed/purge unit
and the sheet feeder.

4-15
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

4) Paper feed mechanism and sheet feeder


The built-in sheet feeder is driven by the paper feed motor and each paper sheet
loaded in the sheet feeder is picked up and fed into the paper feed mechanism.
The paper feed mechanism driven by the paper feed motor turns the feed rollers to
feed the paper vertically.

4-16
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
3.2 BJ Cartridge
3.2.1 Black BJ cartridge structure

The black BJ cartridge has a 128-nozzle printhead. The printhead and ink cartridge
are assembled in a single cartridge body.
1) Cartridge cover
A plastic cover is attached to the cartridge body to prevent ink from leaking inside
the cartridge.
As the ink is consumed, the pressure inside the cartridge decreases relative to the
atmospheric pressure. This makes it harder for the ink to be supplied to the head.
To prevent this, the cartridge cover is provided with a pressure adjusting hole for
maintaining constant pressure inside the cartridge body.
2) Ink sponge
The sponge is soaked with black ink. It is compressed and stored in the cartridge
body.
3) Cartridge body
The plastic case connects the ink sponge with the bubble jet head unit via the ink
filter.
4) Bubble jet head unit
Ink is discharged through 128 bubble jet nozzles in accordance with the print
signals received through the signal contact.

Cartridge Cover
Ink Sponge

Ink Filter
Label
Pressure Adjusting Hole

Cartridge Body

Aluminum Plate

Joint Pipe

Signal Contact

128 Bubble Jet Nozzles


Faceplate

Bubble Jet Head Unit

Figure 4-12 Black BJ Cartridge Structure

4-17
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

3.2.2 Color BJ cartridge structure


The color BJ cartridge is attached to a printhead with 136 nozzles (including 24
nozzles each for yellow, magenta, and cyan inks and 64 nozzles for black ink). The
ink cartridge (one cartridge for black, and one cartridge for yellow, magenta, and cyan
inks) is replaceable by separating it from the printhead.
1) Pressure adjusting plate
As the ink is consumed, the pressure inside the cartridge decreases relative to the
atmospheric pressure. This makes it more difficult for the ink to be supplied to the
head. To prevent this, the BJ cartridge provides an air hole for maintaining
constant pressure inside the cartridge body.
2) Ink sponge
Each ink color (black, cyan, yellow, magenta) is soaked in its own separate sponge.
The cyan, yellow, and magenta sponges are compressed and stored in the same color
ink cartridge body.
3) Ink suppliers
The ink suppliers supply ink from the ink sponges to the joint sections of the
cartridge at a constant pressure.
4) Ink cartridge body
The plastic case connects the ink sponges with the color BJ cartridge via the ink
suppliers.
5) Rubber sheet
The rubber sheet seals the joint sections between the ink cartridge and BJ cartridge.
6) Ink passage section
This is a passage through which ink flows from the ink cartridge to the Bubble Jet
head unit.
7) Bubble jet head unit
The inks of the four colors are supplied separately from the ink cartridges to the 136
bubble jet nozzles. Ink for each color is discharged through the 136 nozzles in
accordance with the print signals received through the signal contacts.
Pressure Adjusting Plates
Cartridge Cover

Rubber Sheets
Ink Filter

Ink Sponges

Cartridge Body

Ink Suppliers
Label

Label

Cartridge Cover
Ink Sponge

Ink Passage Section

Holder

Ink Supplier

Aluminum Plate
Signal Contact

136 Bubble Jet Nozzles


Faceplate

Bubble Jet Head Unit

Label
Ink Cartridge Body

Figure 4-13 Color BJ Cartridge Structure


4-18
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
3.2.3 Photo BJ cartridge structure

The photo BJ cartridge is attached to a printhead with 136 nozzles (including 24


nozzles each for yellow, magenta, and cyan inks and 64 nozzles for black ink). The
ink cartridge (one cartridge for black, and one cartridge for yellow, magenta, and cyan
inks) is replaceable by separating it from the printhead.
1) Pressure adjusting plate
As the ink is consumed, the pressure inside the cartridge decreases relative to the
atmospheric pressure. This makes it harder for the ink to be supplied to the head.
To prevent this, the BJ cartridge provides an air hole for maintaining constant
pressure inside the cartridge body.
2) Ink sponge
Each ink color (black, cyan, yellow, magenta) is soaked in its own separate sponge.
The cyan, yellow, and magenta sponges are compressed and stored in the same color
ink cartridge body.
3) Cartridge body
The plastic case connects the ink sponge with the bubble jet head unit via the ink
filter.
4) Ink passage section
This is a passage through which ink flows from the ink cartridge to the head unit.
5) Bubble jet head unit
The inks of the four colors are supplied separately from the ink cartridges to the 136
bubble jet nozzles. Ink for four colors is discharged through the 136 nozzles in
accordance with the print signals received through the signal contacts.

Pressure Adjusting Plate


Ink Sponge

Ink Filter

Ink Sponge

Ink Passage Section


Aluminum Plate

136 Bubble Jet Nozzles


Faceplate

Signal Contact
Bubble Jet Head Unit

Figure 4-14 Photo BJ Cartridge Structure


4-19
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

3.2.4 Bubble head unit structure


1) Bubble jet nozzles
The ink held by the ink sponge goes through a mesh-type ink filter and flows to the
bubble jet nozzles via the ink passage of the cartridge body.
When the head-drive current is supplied to the heater board, the ink boils and
produces several ink bubbles. Eventually, only one ink bubble is formed by boiling.
The head-drive current is turned off before an ink droplet leaves the nozzle. The
bubbling, however, continues with the residual heat of the heater and causes ink
droplets to be discharged from the tips of the nozzles.
After an ink droplet is discharged, the nozzle is replenished with more ink from the
ink sponge.

NOTE

The heater board of the printhead holds the heater and its circuits which
are formed on a silicon plate using semiconductor technology. The silicon
plate which contains these electrical circuits is bonded to an aluminum
base. A plastic cover molded to fit the nozzles is also provided.

Signal Circuit
Print Board
Extra-fine Wire
Connecting Section
Protective Bond of Wire
Connecting Section
Silicon Plate
Aluminum Plate
Heater Plate
Bubble Jet Nozzle
Ink passage from ink sponge

1 Turning on the heater


2 While heater is on

Ink Filter

3 Turning off the heater


4 Bubble shrinkage,
ink droplet formation
5 Ink droplet discharge

Joint Pipe
Plastic Cover
Common Ink Chamber

Faceplate (Part of plastic cover)

Figure 4-15 Bubble Jet Nozzles (Partial View)

4-20
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

2) Nozzle arrangement
The bubble jet nozzles are placed 1/360 inch apart in a vertical array.
The black BJ cartridge has 128 nozzles. On the color and photo BJ cartridges, the
first 24 nozzles are used for yellow ink, the second 24 nozzles for magenta ink, the
third 24 nozzles for cyan ink, and the remaining 64 nozzles for black ink. The color
and photo BJ cartridges have a total of 136 nozzles.

Black BJ Cartridge

Color BJ Cartridge
Nozzle 1

Nozzle 1

Yellow Nozzles 1 to 24
Magenta Nozzles 25 to 48
Cyan Nozzles 49 to 72
Black Nozzles 73 to 136
Nozzle 136

Nozzle 128

Photo BJ Cartridge

Figure 4-16 Nozzle Arrangement


3) Signal contact (contact pad)
BJ Cartridge

29 28

20
27

26 25 24
21 22 23

19 18 17 16

15
3

11 12 13 14
10

9
4

8 7
6 5
2 1

Figure 4-17 Contact Pad

4-21
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

Table 4-2 List of BJ Cartridge Signal Contacts


No.
1, 2
3
4
5, 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
27
18
16
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
28
29

Signal
VHG
HT0
HT1
HVH

Description
GND for head driver voltage VH
Temperature control heater drive signal
Temperature control heater drive signal
Head drive voltage (ink discharge heater, temperature control
heater, sub-heater driver)
W-HT
OUT
Sub-heater drive signal
INKS1
...
Not used
TOP
IN
Rank resistance detection signal
DIODEA
OUT
Head temperature sensor (diode) anode
ID0
IN
BJ cartridge recognition signal
ID1
IN
BJ cartridge recognition signal
INKS2
IN/OUT BJ cartridge recognition signal
HVss
GND
GND for printhead logic driver voltage HVdd
HENB0
OUT
Heat enable
HENB1
OUT
Black BJ cartridge: Uses only pin Nos. 15 and 17.
Color/photo BJ cartridge: Uses all pins.
HENB2
OUT
HENB3
OUT
Even ENB OUT
Heat enable for even-number nozzles
Odd ENB
OUT
Heat enable for odd-number nozzles
BENB1
OUT
Signal used for generating output signal of block enable
decoder
BENB2
OUT
Signal used for generating output signal of block enable
decoder
BENB3
OUT
Signal used for generating output signal of block enable
decoder
HVdd
OUT
IC driver voltage (+5V)
HCLK
OUT
Print data transfer signal
HLATCH
OUT
Timing signal for latching print data of shift resistor
HRES
OUT
Latch reset signal
HDATA
OUT
Print data
DIODEK
IN
Head temperature sensor (diode) cathode

NOTE

Type
GND
IN
IN
OUT

Pin Nos. 1 to 29 are connected to the BJ cartridge (same for left and right
cartridges). Pin Nos. 30 to 32 of the left cartridge are connected to the
home position sensor of the carriage. Pin Nos. 30 to 32 of the right
cartridge are connected to the auto-alignment sensor of the carriage.

4-22
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
4) Circuit diagram
HTO
HVH
HTI
TOP
VHG
W-HT

Temperature Control Heater x 2


Rank Resistor
Sub-heater x 2

HENB <0>
<1>
Odd ENB
Even ENB

Heater 1

1
2

1
2

<0>
BENB <1>
<2>

3
4

Block Enable Decoder


8
128-bit Shift
Resistor

128-bit Latch

16
Delay

17

16
128
HDATA

128-bit
Tr.
Array

113
114
127
128

HCLOCK
HRES
HLATCH
HVdd
HVss
DIODE A
DIODE K
ID0
ID1
INKS2

Delay
11
11
11

Head
Temperature
Sensor

11
Heater
128

127
128

BC-23 only

Figure 4-18 Bubble Jet Head Driver Block Diagram (Black BJ Cartridge)
Temperature Control Heater x 2

HT0
HVH
HT1
INKS2

HTA
HTB

HENB<1>
HENB<2>
HENB<3>

Heater 1A
Heater 1B
HTC

HENB<0>
Odd ENB
Even ENB

Heater 2A

HTD

Heater 2B

272-bit
Tr.
Array

SEL1
SEL2

BENB3

BE0
BE1

BENB1
BENB2

2-4 Block Enable Decoder


136-bit Shift
Resistor

Heater 3B
Heater 4A

BE2

Heater 3A

Heater 4B

BE3

136-bit Latch

Heater 8A

1
2
3
4

Heater 8B

8
9

Heater 9B

16
17

Heater 16A

Heater 9A

Heater 16B
72
73

Heater 17A
Heater 17B

135
136

HDATA
HCLK
HRES
HLATCH
DIODE A
DIODE K
HVdd
GNDL

Heater 72A
Heater 72B
Heater 73A

Head
Temperature
Sensor

Heater 73B

Heater 135A
Heater 135B
Heater 136A

ID0
ID1

Color BJ Cartridge
(Multi-drop)

ID0
ID1

Photo BJ Cartridge
(Multi-drop)

Heater 136B

TOP
VHD
W-HT

Color BJ cartridge (Multi-Drop) and photo BJ cartridge (Multi-Drop) have


the same circuit configuration except for the ID1 connection.

Figure 4-19 Bubble Jet Head Driver Block Diagram


(Color/Photo BJ Cartridge) (Multi-Drop)
4-23
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

128-bit/136-bit shift resistor


Stores the print data (HDATA) transferred from the logic board using the HCLOCK
timing.
128-bit/136-bit latch
Latches the print data (HDATA) converted by the 128-bit/136-bit shift resistor.
Block enable decoder
After the BENB (block enable) 1, 2, and 3 code signals are input, the specified heat
timing signal is output. The heat timing signal is divided into eighths.
Heater (1 to 128 and 1 to 136)
The heater boils the ink to produce bubbles required for the nozzles to discharge
ink. The heater heats the bubble jet nozzles. Heating is performed with the timing
signal produced by the block enable decoder, the even number nozzle heat enable
(EvenENB), odd number nozzle heat enable (OddENB), and heat enable (HENB0 to 3)
signals.
Sub-heater
This heater maintains optimum conditions in the nozzle for discharging ink.
Temperature control heater
This heater controls the head temperature to stabilize the ink discharge amount.
Rank resistor
To perform optimum ink discharge control, manufacturing inconsistencies in the
heater characteristics of each BJ cartridge are categorized into 13 types which are
identified by changing the rank resistance value. The printer receives the
differences in the rank resistance as voltage values from the analog port of the MPU,
and detects them after analog to digital conversion. The heaters characteristics are
thus recognized.
Head temperature sensor
The temperature changes occurring in the heaters of the nozzles are detected by the
diode to prevent the bubble jet head from overheating.
Cartridge ID
The BJ cartridge type is recognized through combinations of ID0, ID1, and INKS2.

4-24
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

5) Ink cartridge detection and identification feature


This printer detects the presence of a BJ cartridge by the two resistance values of
TOP (pin 9) and DIODEA (pin 10) of the cartridge signal contacts. When the
resistance value of TOP is 750 or less and that of DIODEA is not 0 , the printer
decides that the cartridge is installed. When the resistance values of these pins do
not comply with the above values, the printer decides that the cartridge is not
installed.
When the printer detects the BJ cartridge, the installed BJ cartridge is identified
(black, color, or photo BJ cartridge) based on ID0 (pin 11), ID1 (pin 12), and INKS2
(pin 13) of the cartridge signal contacts.
If the printer is turned on without the BJ cartridge (for example, if a user turns on
the printer immediately after unpacking the printer), the carriage automatically
moves to the cartridge replacement position regardless of its previous position. Also,
if the printer is on and the cartridge is removed without replacement, an BJ
cartridge not installed error will occur.

Table 4-3 Head Installation Status and Signal Detection


ID0
Black BJ cartridge (BC-23)
Low
Photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo)
Low
Color BJ cartridge (BC-21e)
High
Black BJ cartridge (BC-20 [reference]) Low
High: Signal detected
Low: No signal detection (by printer)

4-25
www.denom.com

ID1
Low
High
Low
Low

INKS2
TOP
Low
Min. 60
Low

Low
High

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

3.3 Purge Unit


3.3.1 Purge unit functions
The purge unit of this printer has two caps: the left cap performs both cleaning and
capping and the right cap is used exclusively for capping.
1) Capping function
The capping function prevents the nozzles from drying out and ink from leaking by
pressing the cap of the purge unit against the face of the printhead.
If print data is not received for 60 seconds during a printing operation, the purge
unit wipes the printhead face.
If the printer is turned on but not in printing status, the purge unit will cap the
printhead if print data is not received for 5 seconds to 2 minutes, or if the POWER
button is pressed to turn off the printer,.
2) Cleaning function
The cleaning function maintains the high print quality of the printhead by cleaning
the printhead under the conditions given in Table 4-4.
The cleaning operation includes: 1) wiping of paper shreds and ink residue from the
printhead face plate, 2) absorption to suck out ink from the printhead to refresh the
inside of the nozzles with fresh ink, and 3) maintenance jet to prevent
inconsistencies in printing caused by unused nozzles.
Since only the left cap performs cleaning, clean BJ cartridges individually when 2 BJ
cartridges are installed on the carriage. Note also that you cannot clean only one of
the BJ cartridges.

Table 4-4 Ink Consumption During Cleaning (as a Guideline)


When the Black BJ Cartridge is installed
During BJ cartridge replacement
Power on for the first time after connecting the AC power cord
Power on after 72 hours or more since last cleaning
When the printed dot count exceeds designated number of dots
Button pressed for cleaning

Approximate Ink Consumption


Approx. 0.2 g
Approx. 0.2 g
Approx. 0.2 g
Approx. 0.2 g
Approx. 0.2 g

When the Color/Photo BJ Cartridge is installed


During BJ cartridge replacement
Power on for the first time after connecting the AC power cord
Power on after 72 hours or more since last cleaning
During ink cartridge replacement
When cartridge is left at cartridge replacement position for over
10 minutes
When cartridge is at cartridge replacement position and the
printer is turned off
When the printed dot count exceeds designated number of dots
Button pressed for cleaning
24 hours or more after the BJ cartridge or ink cartridge was replaced

Approximate Ink Consumption


Approx. 0.4 g
Approx. 0.4 g
Approx. 0.4 g
Approx. 0.4 g
Approx. 0.4 g

4-26
www.denom.com

Approx. 0.4 g
Approx. 0.4 g
Approx. 0.4 g

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
3.3.2 Purge unit structure

1) Purge drive gear


The feed roller driven by the paper feed motor operates the purge drive gear via the
transmission gear. The purge drive gear in turn operates the cam which controls
capping. The position of the cam is transmitted by the purge sensor flag and
detected by the purge sensor.
2) Wiper unit
When the carriage moves from left to right, the wiper unit retracts to a position
where it does not come in contact with the head. When the carriage moves from
right to left, however, the wiper unit wipes ink from the BJ cartridge faceplate under
the following conditions: 1) when the printer is turned on and off, 2) once every 60
seconds (or after discharging more than the designated number of dots) during
printing, 3) after the paper feed operation, 4) after a cleaning operation, and 5)
when the cap is opened or closed.
3) Capping unit
The purge unit of this printer is equipped with two caps: the left cap which performs
both ink absorption and capping, and the right cap which is used exclusively for
capping.
After the carriage moves to the capping position, the capping unit presses the cap of
the purge unit against the face of the printhead to cap the printhead when the purge
drive gear is driven.
The left cap is equipped with a waste ink tube and sucks ink from the BJ cartridge
during cleaning by means of a pumping operation. The sucked ink is sent to the
waste ink absorber of the base unit. After ink is sucked, the carriage is moved to
the left from the capping position and the pumping operation is performed again to
discharge the waste ink accumulated in the rubber cap and waste ink tube to waste
ink absorbers.
4) Maintenance jet receiving section
The maintenance jet receiving section takes in ink (for test discharge to maintain the
nozzles working condition) discharged from the BJ cartridge.
5) Pump unit
This unit features a tube pump system which sucks ink by using a rotational roller
to apply pressure to the waste ink tube and thus generating negative pressure. The
waste ink tube is connected to the left cap only.
6) Slide lock pin
The slide lock pin is interlocked with the transmission arm and switches the motor
of the paper feed motor.
When the carriage moves farther right from the home position, the hook provided at
the back of the carriage slides the slide lock pin toward the right to unlock the
transmission arm.
The use of the transmission gear motor is switched between the purge drive or sheet
feeder drive depending on the direction of rotation of the paper feed motor when the
transmission arm is unlocked.
7) Carriage lock pin
The carriage lock pin is assembled with the capping unit in a single unit. It fixes the
carriage from the underside so that the carriage does not move toward either side
from the capping position when the cap is pressed against the BJ cartridge face.

4-27
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

Slide Lock Pin

Wiper Unit

Purge Unit

Waste Ink Tube

Carriage Lock Pin

Slide Lock Pin

Cap
(Used for capping)
Purge Drive Gear

Pump Unit
Purge Sensor Flag
Cap
(Used for sucking
and capping)

Maintenance Jet Receiving Section

Figure 4-20 Purge Unit


4-28
www.denom.com

Wiper Unit

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
3.4 Carriage
3.4.1 Carriage function

1) printhead installation
The BJ cartridge is fixed mechanically to the carriage and connected to the logic
board with the carriage ribbon cable.
2) Carriage driver
The carriage motor and carriage belt moves the carriage horizontally across the
paper.
3) Paper feed motor driver switching
When the carriage moves farther right from the capping position, the transmission
arm is unlocked by sliding the slide lock pin of the purge unit. The paper feed
motor used for feeding paper during printing can be switched to drive the purge unit
and sheet feeder.
Carriage Guide Frame
Carriage Ribbon Cable
Carriage
Locking Lever
Home Position Sensor
Contact

Carriage Shaft
Home Position Edge

Head Holder

Carriage Belt

Carriage Motor
BJ Cartridge

Auto-Alignment Sensor
Paper Feed Motor Driver Switching Section
Slide Lock Pin

Figure 4-21 Carriage

4-29
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

3.4.2 Carriage structure


1) BJ cartridge attachment section
Two BJ cartridges can be installed on the carriage of this printer.
The two cartridge holders on both sides move with the locking lever which fixes the
BJ cartridge to the carriage.
When a BJ cartridge is fixed to the carriage, the carriage ribbon cable signal
contacts are pressed against the bubble jet head signal contacts and the printing
signal is transmitted from the logic board.
2) Carriage driver section
The stepping-type carriage motor drives the carriage horizontally across the paper
with the carriage belt. The photo interrupters home position sensor provided at the
back of the carriage detects the home position edge as the initial position. Then, the
carriage is controlled by a stepping pulse sent to the carriage motor.
The nozzles of the BJ cartridge are positioned at the maintenance jet receiving
section when the carriage is located at the home position.
3) Paper feed motor switching section
The paper feed motor drives either the purge unit, paper feed, or sheet feeder
according to the position of the carriage. When the carriage is not at the extreme
right end position of the printer, the slide lock pin of the purge unit will lock the
transmission arm operation.
When the carriage is moved farther right from the capping position (extreme right
end position of the printer), the slide lock pin is unlocked. Switching of the rotation
direction of the paper feed motor in the unlocked state selects whether the purge
unit or sheet feeder is driven by the paper feed motor. If the feed roller turns in the
feed direction while the slide lock pin is unlocked, the transmission arm gear is
rotated until it reaches the sheet feeder drive gear, and the paper feed motor drives
the sheet feeder.
If the feed roller is rotated in the direction opposite of feeding while the slide lock pin
is unlocked, the transmission arm gear is rotated until it reaches the purge drive
gear, and the paper feed motor drives the purge unit.

4-30
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

Top View

When the sheet


feeder is driven

Slide Lock Pin


Transmission Arm
Paper Feed Roller
Transmission Roller

Sheet Feeder
Drive Gear

Eject Roller

Transmission
Arm Gear

Paper Feed Roller Gear


Idle Gear

Sheet Feeder Unit

Purge Drive Gear

Purge Unit
Top View

During paper feed

Top View

When the purge unit is driven

Figure 4-22 Paper Feed Motor Power Switching

4-31
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

3.5 Paper Feed/Cut Sheet Feeder


3.5.1 Paper feed/cut sheet feeder function

Paper
Pick-Up Roller Sensor
Pick-up Roller

Pressure Roller

BJ Cartridge

Paper End Sensor

Spur
Eject Roller

Transmission Roller

Sensor Flag
Paper Feed Roller

Pick-Up Guide

Figure 4-23 Paper Feed


4-32
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

1) Paper feed mechanism


The paper feed mechanism can supply paper in two ways: automatically from the
cut sheet feeder and manually from the manual feeding slot. The built-in cut sheet
feeder is driven by the paper feed motor. Paper is stacked in the sheet feeder and
fed automatically. Even postcards and envelops can be fed automatically without
mechanical operation (a user does not have to operate the paper selection lever).
When paper is loaded in both the cut sheet feeder and manual feeding slot, priority
is given to the manual feeding slot.
When the paper is sensed by the paper end sensor of the photo interrupter, it is fed
automatically by the paper feed roller until it reaches the starting position for
printing on the platen.
The paper feed is controlled during printing by controlling the rotation speed of the
paper feed roller.
After printing, the paper is delivered out by the eject roller.
2) Automatic printhead and paper clearance adjustment function
The paper feed roller and eject roller are pulled up by the coil spring from a lower
position to a higher position toward the pressure roller and spur respectively, a
consistent clearance is maintained between the printhead face and paper regardless
of the paper thickness.
As a result this printer allows a user to print without switching the carriage position
according to the print paper thickness.

Carriage Shaft
Pressure Roller
Paper Feed Roller
Carriage
Platen

Spur

Sheet Feeder

Spur Cleaner
Eject Roller
Transmission Roller
Paper Feed Roller Bearing

Coil Spring

Figure 4-24 Automatic Printhead and Paper Clearance Adjustment

4-33
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

3.5.2 Sheet feeder structure


This printer has no mechanical paper selection lever on the cut sheet feeder. If the
paper meets the required specifications, it can be fed without carriage position
adjustment etc. according to the paper thickness.
The paper is loaded in the cut sheet feeder under the condition where the two leading
edge positions and left corner are caught by the pick-up corner and pick-up hook.
The pick-up roller starts rotating when the paper feed motor drives the sheet feeder
gear and the printer starts printing.
Paper such as plain paper is fed when it is caught by the pick-up corner and pick-up
hook and then pushed into the paper feed section. When thick paper such as
envelopes and postcards is fed, the paper is stiffer than the return force of the pick-up
hook spring and pick-up corner spring. Therefore, the pick-up hook and pick-up
corner are pressed down to feed the paper.
Initial position of the pick-up roller is detected when the flag is sensed by the pick-up
roller sensor of the photo interrupter on the logic board.
When paper is sensed by the paper end sensor, it is fed automatically until it reaches
the print starting position.
If paper is not sensed even when the paper feed operation is executed, a paper not
loaded or paper jam error will occur.
During manual feeding, a user must insert a paper through the manual feeding slot
until it reaches the position where the paper end sensor detects the paper. In the
manual feed mode, the paper passes through a different paper path from that used by
the automatic paper feed mode of the cut sheet feeder. This makes it possible to give
priority to manually fed paper, even when paper is loaded in the cut sheet feeder.
Paper pushed into the paper feed section is fed to the print starting position after it
has been sensed by the paper end sensor.

4-34
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

Pick-up Roller

Paper

Pick-up Hook

Pick-up Corner

Paper loaded status

Paper
Manual paper feed mode

When plain paper is fed

When envelope/postcard is fed

Figure 4-25 Paper Separator

4-35
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

4. PRINTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


4.1 Overview of Printer Electrical System
The electrical system functions are handled by the logic section or power supply.
The logic section converts data from the interface into print signals or printer operation
signals, drives the BJ cartridge and motors, and monitors the sensor statuses.
The power supply unit converts the AC input power supply into DC driving power for
the logic board, motor, head and other parts.
When AC power is being supplied to the printer, all printer hardware components are
active except for the following: heater power supply VH and Vcc of the head; power
supply of photo interrupters (5) total; and head rank circuit.

J2

J1

J6

J7
Resume Button

Carriage Motor

Power Button
Control ROM
MPU & Printer Controller
Cover Open Sensor
DRAM
J3

Pick-Up Roller Sensor

J4

Paper End Sensor

J5

Carriage Motor Driver


Buzzer

Paper Feed Motor


Paper Feed Motor Driver
AC Adapter

Figure 4-26 Printer Electrical System

4-36
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
4.2 Logic Section
4.2.1 Logic section block diagram

Address Bus A1 to A20


25MHz

DRAM Bus

DRAM
4-Mbit

RA0*8
RA0*8
PWRSW(P60)

Reset Switch

RSMSW(P74)

Transistor
ERROR Indicator
POWER Indicator

ERRLED(P61)
PWRLED(P60)

Transistor
Buzzer

BUZZER

BZ

Multiplexer

Auto-Alignment Sensor

Printer Temperature
Sensor (TH1)

A0*8

RAMD0*15

MPU & Printer Controller

Power Switch

8-Mbit

I/O 1 *16

RAMD0*15
EECS, EECLK
EEDO, EEDI

EEPROM

1 Kbit

CRAPWM
CRA, CRA
CABPWM
CRB, CRB

Driver IC

PM

Carriage Motor

LFAP, LFA0, LFA1


LFBP, LFB0, LFB1

Driver IC

PM

Paper Feed Motor

PESNS(PB2)

Paper End Sensor PS1

ASFSNS(PB3)

Pick-Up Roller Sensor

HPSNS(PA1)

Home Position Sensor

AN 0*2

MUXSEL(P64)
UIO2(PB6)

Purge Sensor

DRSW(P76)

Cover Open Sensor

RANKR, DSR
RANKL, DSL
DTRST, EVENB
DCLK, DTLD
BENB0*2, ODENB
SUBHL, MCH0L*1L
ID0L*1L, IDATAL
HENB0L*3L, ODENB

SUBHR, MCH0R*1R
ID0R*1R, IDATAR
HENB0R*3R, ODENB

BJ Cartridge
LEFT

BJ Cartridge
RIGHT

Black BJ Cartridge
Heater (128 Nozzles)
Color/Photo BJ
Cartridge Heater
(136 Nozzles)
Sub-heater
Temperature
Control Heater
Head Temperature
Sensor
Rank Resistance

Black BJ Cartridge
Heater (128 Nozzles)
Color/Photo BJ
Cartridge Heater
(136 Nozzles)
Sub-heater
Temperature
Control Heater
Head Temperature
Sensor
Rank Resistance

Figure 4-27 Logic Board Block Diagram


Paper Feed Roller

Cut-Sheet
Feeder
Pick-Up
Roller
Sensor

BJ Cartridge LEFT
Home Position Sensor

Purge Unit
Purge Sensor

Carriage Motor

J1

J3

J2

Mechanism Control

J4

Vcc (+5VDC)
Power Supply Unit

BJ Cartridge RIGHT
Auto-Alignment Sensor

Carriage

Paper Feed Motor


Paper
End
Sensor

A0*19

CE

Control ROM

A1*20

D0*15

X1
X2

RESET

Parallel Interface

ROMCS

D0*15

Data Bus D0 to D15

Reset IC

VH (+24.0VDC)

Logic Board

J6

J7

Carriage Control

Printer
Temperature
Sensor
(TH1)

VM (+24.0VDC)
Interface Control

Indicator Control

Switch Detection

J5

Indicator

Control Button

Electrical Section

Figure 4-28 Printer Block Diagram


4-37
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

4.2.2 Logic section components


1) MPU & printer controller
The MPU contains a 16-bit CPU, 512K-byte work RAM, 24-bit address bus port, 16bit data bus port, stepping motor controller, A-D converter, interface controller,
printhead controller, buffer controller, DRAM controller, EEPROM controller, I/O
ports, and other components.
Built-in CPU
The 16-bit CPU operation is synchronized with a 25MHz external clock input.
Address bus
Bits A1 to A20 of the 24-bit address bus port are connected to an 8M-bit control
ROM (the 4 bits from A21 to A23 and A0 are not used). Chip selection of the control
ROM is performed by the read signal output by the MPU & printer controller.
Data bus
Like the address bus, the 16-bit data bus port is also connected to the 8M-bit
control ROM.
Stepping motor controller
The stepping motor controller outputs the two-phase excitation drive signals of the
carriage motor and paper feed motor.
A-D converter
The following analog signals are detected after they pass through the built-in A-D
converter:
AN0: The printer's internal temperature, print position information, and ink
reflection density are detected by the thermistor on the logic board selected by the
multiplexer, and the auto-alignment sensor on the carriage.
AN1: The head temperature and head rank in the RIGHT BJ cartridge are detected
by the rank resistor and head temperature sensor in the RIGHT BJ cartridge
selected by the multiplexer.
AN2: The head temperature and head rank in the LEFT BJ cartridge are detected by
the rank resistor and head temperature sensor in the LEFT BJ cartridge selected by
the multiplexer.
Interface controller
The interface controller receives, from the computer, 8-bit parallel data which is
synchronized with the data strobe pulse (STROBE) through the BUSY/ACKNLG
handshake. It also controls other interface signals.
Data received through the interface is stored in the DRAMs receive buffer and
analyzed by the MPU & printer controller.
When the printer initialization signal INIT is input through the interface to the MPU
& printer controller, the MPU & printer controller output a BUSY signal. Also, after
the print data in the print buffer is printed, the printer is initialized.

4-38
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

DRAM controller
The DRAM controller controls the 9-bit address/16-bit data bus of the 4M-bit
DRAM, and also performs the read/write control, RAS/CAS control, and refresh
control.
Buffer controller
The buffer controller automatically writes and reads the print buffer in the DRAM,
manages the remaining capacity of the print buffer, and clears the data after it is
read.
Printhead controller
The printhead controller sends the print data read from the print buffer in the
DRAM to the printhead. At the same time, the printed dots are counted for variable
control of the HeatENB signal pulse width (Pre/main pulse width).
The head-driving signals consist of block enable signals (BENB 0, 1, 2) and
odd/even enable signals (ODENB/EVENB) which are used in common for both LEFT
and RIGHT BJ cartridges, and heat enable signals (HENB0L, 1L, 2L, 3L for LEFT;
HENB0R, 1R, 2R, 3R for RIGHT) which are used separately for the LEFT and RIGHT
BJ cartridges. The block enable signals and odd/even enable signals specify the
block for the time-shared drive. The heat enable signals control the conduction time
of the eject heater.
I/O port
Signals for the setting statuses determined by the POWER button, RESET button,
auto-alignment sensor, head temperature sensor, head ID, paper end sensor, home
position sensor, pick-up roller sensor, and purge sensor are input through the input
ports.
Signals for operations such as POWER indicator, ERROR indicator, buzzer, BJ
cartridge detection, and head-driving voltage control are output from the output
ports.
3) Control ROM (U2)
The 8M-bit control ROM contains the printer control program.
4) DRAM (U11)
Controlled by the MPU & printer controller, the 4M-bit control DRAM is used as a
print buffer and working area.
5) Reset IC (U6)
This IC detects the power voltage when power is turned on or during an
instantaneous power failure and resets the MPU & printer controller.
6) EEPROM (U10)
Controlled by the MPU & printer controller, the 1K-bit Electrically Enable and
Programmable ROM (EEPROM) stores various function settings, the total count of
printed sheets, and total waste ink amount.

4-39
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

7) Multiplexer (U3)
Triple 2-channel Analog Multiplexer. It has three identical circuits which select and
output either one of the 2 analog inputs made by the MUXSEL output from the MPU
& printer controller.
When MUXSEL is Low, inputs X0, Y0, Z0 are selected; and when MUXSEL is
High, inputs X1, Y1, Z1 are selected. These inputs are then output to AN0, AN1,
and AN2 respectively.
X0: Auto-alignment sensor on the carriage
X1: Thermistor on the logic board
Y0: Head temperature sensor in the RIGHT BJ cartridge
Y1: Rank resistor in the RIGHT BJ cartridge
Z0: Head temperature sensor in the LEFT BJ cartridge
Z1: Rank resistor in the LEFT BJ cartridge
8) Paper feed motor driver (U9)
Controlled by the MPU & printer controller, the paper feed motor driver drives the
paper feed motor (controlled by the two-phase exciter) with a constant-voltage
bipolar drive. The driving IC contains two identical driving circuits.
9) Carriage motor driver (U5)
Controlled by the MPU & printer controller, the carriage motor driver drives the
carriage motor (controlled by two-phase exciter) with a constant-voltage bi-polar
drive. The peak current value is set and driven in accordance with the switching
signal from the MPU & printer controller. The driving IC contains two identical
driving circuits.
VM

F1
ICP-N25

C13
0.1mF,50V

+ C62
100mF,35V

VCC
C10

VSS
VREF1
VREF2

CRAP
CRA0
CRA1

16
20
17

PHASE
I01
I11

CRBP
CRB0
CRB1

10
8
9

0.1mF

R93
1K,
1/16W,
1%

U5

13
15
11

VCC

R41
1.5K,
1/16W,
1%

VS
OUT1A
OUT1B
OUT2A

OUT2B
PHASE2
I02
COMP1
I12

14
RC1
C15

SENSE1

R58
56K,
1/16W

470pF

COMP2

CNCR
J2
CON4 Carriage Motor

24
1

CRA+
CRA
CRB+
CRB

21
2
5

1
2
3
4

APPROX.10.5 /
phase
C11

22
R42
23

R56 1 OHM,1/4W,1%

820PF

1K,1/16W
C14

R53 1 OHM,1/4W,1%
R57 1 OHM,1/4W,1%

R52
820PF

12
C36

6
7

R92
56K,
1/16W

470pF

RC2

SENSE2

GND
GND

GND
GND

1K,1/16W
R55 1 OHM,1/4W,1%

19
18

L6219
F2
ICP-N25

Carriage Motor Driver

VCC

U9

C12
VCC
0.1mF

R54
1.8K,
1/16W,
1%

R4
2K,
1/16W,
1%

LFAP
LFA0
LFA1
LFBP
LFB0
LFB1

13
15
11

VSS
VREF1
VREF2

16
20
17
10
8
9

PHASE
I01
I11

14
C65
470pF

470pF

R51
56K,
1/16W

J3

VS
OUT1A
OUT1B
OUT2A

SENSE2

GND
GND

GND
GND

C80

C81

C82

1000PF 1000PF 1000PF 1000PF

RC1

RC2

C79

21

23

COMP2

6
7

22

SENSE1

CON4
LFA+ 1
LFA 2
LFB+ 3
LFB 4

24

OUT2B
PHASE2
I02
COMP1
I12

R50
56K,
1/16W
12

C66

CNLF

Paper Feed
Motor Driver

C63
R44
1K, 1/16W
C64

4
R45
3

R48 10HM,1/4W

820PF
R46 10HM,1/4W
R49 10HM,1/4W

820PF

1K, 1/16W

19
18

R47 10HM,1/4W

L6219

Paper Feed Motor Driver

Figure 4-29 Motor-Driving Circuit


4-40
www.denom.com

Paper Feed
Motor
APPROX.
2.7/phase

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

5. SENSOR FUNCTIONS
The printer has a pick-up roller sensor, paper end sensor, home position sensor, purge
sensor, cover open sensor, printer temperature sensor, head temperature sensor, and
auto-alignment sensor.
The printer is also provided with a waste ink absorption amount detection function
which counts and stores the waste ink absorption amount in the EEPROM and issues an
error signal when the waste ink absorber becomes full.
Printer Temperature Sensor (TH1)

Home Position

TH1

Cover Open Sensor

Paper End Sensor (right)


Pick-Up Roller Sensor (left)

Head Temperature Sensor


(contact point)

Purge Sensor

Auto-Alignment Sensor

Figure 4-30 Sensors


5.1 Pick-Up Roller Sensor
The photo interrupter-type pick-up roller sensor detects the initial position of the sheet
feeder pick-up roller. When the initial position is detected, the flag interrupts the
sensor and the sensor detection status is activated.

5.2 Paper End Sensor


The photo interrupter-type paper end sensor uses the paper sensor arms flag to detect
the presence of paper when the front edge of the paper sheet passes through the paper
feeding mechanism. The sensor is closed by the paper sensor arm when there is no
paper, and opened (paper is recognized) when paper is detected.

4-41
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000

5.3 Home Position Sensor


The photo interrupter-type home position sensor senses the home position edge and
detects the carriage position. After the edge is detected, the carriage moves to the right.
The position where the maintenance jet is executed becomes the home position.

5.4 Purge Sensor


The photo interrupter-type purge sensor uses a flag in the purge unit to detect the
capping position. When the capping position is detected, the sensor is interrupted and
the sensor detection status is activated.

5.5 Cover Open Sensor


The photo interrupter-type cover open sensor detects the front cover open/close status.
When the front cover is closed, a flag interrupts the sensor and the sensor detection
status is activated.

5.6 Printer Temperature Sensor


The printer temperature sensor on the control board is a thermistor which detects the
printers internal temperature. The thermistor resistance fluctuates with any
temperature change. This change in resistance is detected as a change in the voltage
by the MPU & printer controller. The analog value input to the MPU & printer
controller is converted into a digital value by the internal A-D converter to detect the
temperature. After the printer temperature is detected, the head-driving control and
head temperature adjustment signals control are performed accordingly.

5.7 Head Temperature Sensor


The head temperature sensor in the printer is a diode sensor which detects the heads
internal temperature. Temperature changes in the printer are detected by the MPU &
printer controller as voltage-level changes.
The analog value input to the MPU & printer controller is converted into a digital value
by the internal A-D converter. The digital value is used for stopping the head operation
if the head temperature increases abnormally.

5.8 Auto-Alignment Sensor


The auto-alignment sensor consists of the LED and photo diode. The light of LED is
reflected on a printing paper and read by the photo diode. The auto-alignment sensor
detects the ink density difference between LEFT and RIGHT printheads and print
position (vertical, horizontal, skew) by the changed amount of reflection density while
printing the auto-head alignment pattern. This information is also used by the printer
driver for automatic adjustment during printing. The sensor detects the run-out of the
printhead ink, though only when the auto-head alignment pattern is printed.

4-42
www.denom.com

Part 4: Technical Reference

BJC-5000
5.9 Waste Ink Amount Detection

Waste ink is discharged during head maintenance and absorbed by the waste ink
absorber. If the amount of waste ink discharged exceeds the absorption capacity of the
waste ink absorber, ink might leak from the printer. To prevent ink from leaking, the
waste ink absorber capacity is estimated and detected when full.
The waste ink is discharged during the maintenance jet and cleaning operations. The
amount of waste ink discharged by the maintenance jet and cleaning operations is
estimated by the count value of the ink dot counter. Then the waste ink amount is
calculated, taking into consideration the amount of evaporated ink. When the
calculated waste ink amount approaches the preset full capacity of the waste ink
absorber, a waste ink alarm occurs; if it exceeds the full capacity of the waste ink
absorber, a waste ink-full error occurs.

Table 4-5 List of Sensor Functions


Sensor Function
Paper detection
Paper width detection
Home position detection
Cover open detection
Cartridge detection
Ink cartridge detection
BJ cartridge identification
Waste ink amount detection
Printhead LEFT/RIGHT
print position detection

Printhead LEFT/RIGHT ink


density difference detection

No ink detection

Description
Detected by the paper sensor.
N.A.
Detected by the home position sensor.
Detected by the cover open sensor.
Detected by the head rank resistance and
head temperature sensor.
N.A.
Identified by the head's ID0, ID1, and
INKS2.
Calculated with the maintenance jet dot
count.
Detected by the auto-alignment sensor
during printing Provided of auto-head
alignment pattern (and making
adjustment).
Detected by the auto-alignment sensor
during printing Provided of auto-head
alignment pattern (and automatic
adjustment).
Detected by the auto-alignment sensor
during printing Provided of the auto-head
alignment pattern only.

4-43
www.denom.com

Status
Provided
Not provided
Provided
Provided
Provided
Not provided
Provided
Provided
Provided

Provided

Provided

Part 5
MAINTENANCE

Page
5- 1
5- 1
5- 1
5- 1
5- 2
5- 2
5- 3
5- 4
5- 4
5- 4
5- 6
5- 8
5- 8
5- 8
5- 9
5 -12
5 -12
5 -14
5 -34
5 -34
5 -37
5 -37
5 -39

1. Maintenance
1.1 Parts for Regular Replacement
1.2 Consumables
1.3 Periodic Maintenance
2. SERVICE TOOLS
2.1 List of Tools
3. GREASE APPLICATION
4. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
4.1 Disassembly and Reassembly
4.2 Disassembly and Reassembly Cautions
4.3 Logic Board and Waste Ink Absorber Replacement Cautions
5. ADJUSTMENTS
5.1 Adjustment Point
5.2 When Adjustment is Required
5.3 Adjustment Procedure
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Troubleshooting
6.2 Error Condition Diagnostics
7. LOCATION AND SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
7.1 Logic Board
8. CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
8.1 Parts Layout
8.2 Circuit Diagrams

www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

1. MAINTENANCE
1.1 Parts for Regular Replacement
Level
User
Service personnel

Part
None
None

1.2 Consumables
Level
User

Service personnel

Consumable
Black BJ cartridge (BC-23 and BC-20 [reference])
Color BJ cartridge (BC-21e)
Photo BJ cartridge (BC-22e Photo)
Ink cartridge (BCI-21 Black/BCI-21 Color)
None

1.3 Periodic Maintenance


Level
User
Service personnel

Periodic Maintenance
None
None

5-1
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

2. SERVICE TOOLS
2.1 List of Tools
Ordinary Tool
Phillips screwdriver
Blade screwdriver
Tweezers
Multi-meter

Use
For removing screws
For removing plastic parts
For installing and removing coil springs
For troubleshooting

Special Tool (Parts Number)


Gap gauge 1.9mm
(QY9-0038-000)
Tension spring
(QY9-0039-000)
Black BJ cartridge

Use
For adjusting the head gap

Grease MOLYKOTE PG641


(CK-0562-000)

For adjusting the carriage belt tension


Procure as special servicing tool. Do not use the black
BJ cartridge of a user
Apply to the specified place as shown in Figure 5-1

5-2
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

3. GREASE APPLICATION
Use the special tool to apply the grease at the points and amounts shown below.
Sliding Section of Platen Gear
(Approx. 22 to 46mg)

Cross-Sectional View of
Gear and Sliding Section
(Approx. 22 to 46mg)

Shaft Sliding
Section Surface
(Approx. 12mg)

Carriage Guide Frame Rear Surface


(Evenly apply 30 to 50mg of
grease on the entire surface.)
Carriage Shaft
(Evenly apply 300 to 500mg of grease
on the entire surface.)

Sliding Section of
Slide Lever
(Approx. 18 to 36mg
each at 2 locations)
Sliding Section of
Purge Unit
(Approx. 40 to 60mg)

Sliding Section
with LF Roller
(Approx. 20mg)

Sliding Section with Chassis


(Approx. 20 to 40mg)

Sliding Section
with Chassis
(Approx. 20mg)

Sliding Section with Feed Roller


(Approx. 20 to 40mg)

Figure 5-1 Grease Application Points

5-3
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

4. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY


4.1 Disassembly and Reassembly
When disassembling or reassembling the printer, refer to the parts catalog. The figure
numbers in the parts catalog are provided in the order of disassembly. Close-up
diagrams are also provided for parts where you need to exercise caution during
disassembly and reassembly.

4.2 Disassembly and Reassembly Cautions


When disassembling or reassembling the printer, heed the following cautions.

4.2.1 Fastening screws of idler pulley assembly


When the screws of the idler pulley assembly are loosened during removal of the
carriage or other maintenance services, be sure to use the tension spring (QY9-0039000) listed as a special tool for the installation procedure.
Before fixing the screws, move the carriage 3 times sideways to stabilize the belt
tension. After fixing the screw, be sure to remove the tension spring.

Carriage Belt
Idler Pulley Assembly

Screw
Tension Spring
(QY9-0039-000)

Figure 5-2 Idler Pulley Assembly

5-4
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
4.2.2 Carriage guide frame installation

The carriage guide frame adjusts the head gap between the BJ cartridge nozzles and
platen to obtain optimum printing quality. It is mounted on the printer frame.
The head gap must be adjusted only when the carriage guide frame position on the
printer frame is changed.
The screws fastening the carriage guide frame are painted red so that they are not
loosened during servicing. If the carriage guide frame position is changed
unintentionally, follow the procedure in 5. ADJUSTMENTS (page 5-8) to adjust the
head gap.
Carriage Guide Frame

Screw

Screw

Figure 5-3 Carriage Guide Frame

5-5
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

4.2.3 Unlocking the carriage lock


The carriage is normally locked at the capping position when the printer is turned off.
This feature is provided by the carriage lock mechanism in the purge unit. It prevents
the carriage from moving from the capping position during transportation or being
moved by hand to assure that normal printhead protection (capping) is performed.
If the carriage moves when the printer turned on during servicing, unplug the AC
power cord to unlock the carriage. If the printer is not turned on or the carriage does
not move, follow the procedure below to unlock the carriage lock manually.
You can also lock the carriage manually when you transport the printer.

3
2
1

Figure 5-4 Unlocking the Carriage Lock


4.3 Logic Board and Waste Ink Absorber Replacement Cautions
4.3.1 Logic board replacement cautions
The logic boards EEPROM stores the various settings, waste ink amount, total count
of printed sheets, and other data related to the printer. The data stored in the logic
boards EEPROM, excepting the total waste ink amount setting (25%, 50%, 75%),
cannot be rewritten into the new EEPROM after the logic board is replaced.
The data in the EEPROM installed on a replacement logic board is unclear. After the
logic board/EEPROM is replaced, clear the EEPROM. After clearing the EEPROM,
calibrate the auto-alignment sensor as described in Part 3: 3.4 Service Mode (page 318).
When replacing the logic board (clearing the EEPROM), visually check the amount of
waste ink in the waste ink absorber. Replace the waste ink absorber or set the total
waste ink amount as required. Depending on the amount of waste ink already
absorbed in the waste ink absorber, ink may leak from the printer even before a waste
ink-full warning or waste ink-full error is output. (See Part 3: 3.4 Service Mode on
page 3-18 for setting the waste ink amount.)
However, it is not necessary to replace the waste ink absorber or set the waste ink
amount if the printer has been in use for less than 2 weeks and less than 50 pages
have been printed out.

5-6
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

NOTE

The waste ink absorber consists of three layers. When the printer is first
used, most of the waste ink is absorbed by the lower waste ink absorber
layer. The amount of waste ink in the upper layer of the waste ink
absorber rises as the waste ink amount increases.

Absorber Cover
Waste Ink Absorber

**

Figure 5-5 Waste Ink Absorber


4.3.2 Cautions after replacing the waste ink absorber
After a waste ink-full error (warning) occurs and the waste ink absorber is replaced,
reset the waste ink counter in the Service Mode. (See Part 3: 3.4 Service Mode on page
3-18.)

NOTE

When a waste ink-full error (warning) occurs, it can be assumed that the
printer has printed more sheets than its service life called for. However,
this also depends on how many times the cartridge has been replaced and
the usage conditions. When a color/photo BJ cartridge is used, more ink
is consumed due to head maintenance compared to a black BJ cartridge.
Therefore, the waste ink amount will also be more.

5-7
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

5. ADJUSTMENTS
5.1 Adjustment Point
Only the distance (head gap) between the BJ cartridges nozzles and platen needs to be
adjusted to the designated value (approximately 1.9mm) to ensure optimum printing
quality. This adjustment is done by moving the cartridge guide frame fixing position
forward or backward.
The adjustment is necessary only when loosening the red screw which secures the
carriage guide frame.

Carriage Guide Frame

Screw

BJ Cartridge

Head Gap

Platen

Figure 5-6 Head Gap Adjustment


5.2 When Adjustment is Required
If the carriage guide frame fixed to the printer frame is repositioned, the head gap must
also be adjusted. The fixing screws are painted red so that they are not loosened
unintentionally.

5.2.1 Tools required for adjustment


Table 5-1 Tools Requied for Head Gap Adjustment
Tool
Gap gauge 1.9 mm
(QY9-0038-000)
Black BJ cartridge

Use
For adjusting the head gap
Procure as special servicing tool. Do not use the black BJ
cartridge of a user.

5-8
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
5.3 Adjustment Procedure
5.3.1 Preparation

1) Remove the upper case unit.


2) Turn on the printer under the condition where no BJ cartridge is installed in the
carriage. (At this time, the carriage will move to position A.)
3) Disconnect the power cord.
4) Push in the carriage guide frame as indicated by arrows in Figure 5-7 and lightly
fix the frame with screws A and B.
5) Install a black BJ cartridge (procured for servicing) on the left of the carriage.

CAUTION

Before making the adjustment, make sure that the gap gauge is not
deformed and there are no foreign particles on it and the platen.
The platen has a structure which enables it to move up and down
vertically while maintaining a fixed distance between the head and paper
depending on the paper thickness. When the printer is turned on and
initialization starts, the LF motor rotates in the normal direction. This
operation will set the platen in the normal position of no paper loaded
condition. Do not press the platen down during adjustment.

Carriage Guide Frame

Carriage Belt
Screw A

Screw B

Black BJ Cartridge

Position A
Platen

Figure 5-7 Adjustment Preparation

5-9
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

5.3.2 Adjustment
1)
2)
3)
4)

5)
6)

Place the gap gauge at position B.


Move the carriage to position B.
Gradually loosen screw A until the carriage guide frame moves forward under its
own weight using screw B as a pivot.
Lightly push the screw A end of the carriage guide frame once or twice and check
that the carriage guide frame pivots around the screw B as indicated by arrows in
Figure 5-9.
If it does not return to the original position, you have fixed screw B too tight. If
the screw B end moves as well, then screw B is too loose. Fix the carriage guide
frame lightly again and repeat the procedure from step 1).
Lightly fix screw A.
Lightly push the screw A end of the carriage guide frame once or twice and check
that the carriage guide frame moves around screw B as shown by the arrows
figure 5-9.
If it does not return to the original position, screw B is too tight. And if the screw
B end moves as well, then the screw B is too loose. Refasten the carriage guide
frame lightly again and repeat the procedure from step 1).

Carriage Guide Frame


Carriage Belt
Screw A

Screw B
Position B

Position A

Position C

Nozzle Section
Paper Guide

Grade Difference

Position B

Gap Gauge

Position C

Figure 5-8 Head Gap Adjustment (1)


5-10
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
6)
7)
8)
9)

10)
11)
12)
13)

Move the carriage to position A, and then place the gap gauge at position C.
Move the carriage to position C.
Gradually loosen screw B until the carriage guide frame moves forward under its
own weight using screw A as a pivot.
Lightly push the screw B end of the carriage guide frame once or twice and check
that the carriage guide frame pivots around screw A as indicated by the arrows
shown in Figure 5-9.
If it does not return to the original position, you have fixed screw A too tight. If
the screw A end moves as well, then screw A is too loose. Fix the carriage guide
frame lightly again and repeat the procedure from step 1).
Lightly fix screw B.
After moving the carriage to position A, place the gap gauge at position B.
Repeat the procedure from 2) to 13) twice.
Gradually tighten screws A and B alternately.

Figure 5-9 Head Gap Adjustment (2)

CAUTION

Do not use move the carriage by hand. It may cause the carriage guide
frame to shift. To move the carriage, move the carriage belt manually
instead.

5-11
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Troubleshooting
6.1.1 Overview
This chapter consists of the following two sections on subsequent pages: Error
condition diagnosis for diagnosing a problem when the cause is unknown and
Symptoms for resolving problems whose causes are known.
In the case of an unknown problem, diagnose the problem. If the cause is known,
follow the corrective actions to resolve the problem.

6.1.2 Troubleshooting cautions


1. Before troubleshooting, make sure the connectors and ribbon cable are properly
connected. Especially if a problem occurs at random, be sure to check the
connections thoroughly.
2. When servicing the printer with its outer casing removed and the AC adapter
connected, beware of electrical shocks and PCB short circuiting.
3. Troubleshooting is described in flowchart form. The following symbols are used in
the flowcharts.

Start/End

Procedure

Judgement

Action/Replace

Jump

Stop

4. If there is a problem with the printing quality or paper feeding, first check whether
the installation site and paper meet the required specifications. Also check
whether the printer settings are correct and paper is loaded properly.
5. After replacing parts or repairing the printer, be sure to make a test print to
confirm that the problem has been fixed. If the problem still persists, troubleshoot
again without the steps already executed.
Example 1

Print defects ?

No

Yes

END

1. Replace the ink


cartridge
2. Replace the BJ
cartridge

Print defects
even after
cartridge
replacement?

No

END
Yes

5-12
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

6. In some cases, several corrective actions are successively indicated in Error


condition diagnosis and Symptoms. These are steps that must be followed to
resolve the problems. After you perform each corrective action step, make a test
print to confirm whether the problem has been fixed. If the problem persists,
perform the next step.
Example 2
Corrective action 1: After replacing the BJ cartridge, execute a test printout to check
whether the problem has been fixed. If the problem persists, perform the next step
(corrective action 2), which calls for replacement of the logic board.

Remove and reinstall


the BJ cartridge

Printer
recognizes the
cartridge ?
Yes

No
1. Replace the
BJ cartridge

BJ Cartridgeis faulty
Check the BJ cartridge

2. Replace the
logic board

MPU is faulty

END

7. Ink cartridge replacement as a corrective action is only applicable when the color
BJ cartridge has produced the Symptom. When using the black BJ cartridge for
troubleshooting, advance to the next step.
8. After finishing troubleshooting, be sure to reconnect connectors and tighten any
loosened screws.

CAUTION

When replacing the control board, be sure to execute the EEPROM all
clear and AA sensor calibration and check the waste ink absorption
amount of the waste ink absorber. In addition, replace the waste ink
absorber or set the waste ink amount according to the requirement. Refer
to Part 3: 3.4 Service Mode (page 3-18) and Part 5: 4.3 Logic Board and Waste
Ink Absorber Replacement Cautions (page 5-6).

5-13
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

6.2 Error Condition Diagnostics


6.2.1 Diagnostic flowcharts
Power ON Sequence Flowchart

Start

Connect power cable of


AC adapter to wall outlet.
(Hard power ON)

ROM/RAM/EEPROM
Check

Turn Power ON.


(Soft power ON)

ROM/RAM/EEPROM
OK?

No

Yes

ROM error

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks 11 times (orange)

RAM error

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks 12 times (orange)

EEPROM error

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks 10 times (orange)

Paper jam error

Beeper: Sounds twice


Indicator: Lights (orange)

Indicator blinks
(green).

Paper check
(Paper end sensor)

Is paper out?

Yes

No

Detection of Heads

5-14
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

OK?

No

Yes

Left-head
recognition error

Beeper: Sounds 3 times


Indicator: Lights (orange)

Right-head
recognition error

Beeper: Sounds 4 times


Indicator: Lights (orange)

Sub-heater error

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks 8 times (orange)

Cleaning error

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks 3 times (orange)

Temperature sensor error

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks 5 times (orange)

Purge unit initialization

OK?

No

Yes

Temperature sensor check

OK?

No

Yes
Detection of carriage
in home position

OK?

No

Yes

Home position error

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks twice (orange)

Auto sheet feeder


initialization

OK?

Yes

No

Sheet feeder error

5-15
www.denom.com

Beeper: Sounds 7 times


Indicator: Blinks 4 times (orange)

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

Auto cleaning if needed

Waste ink check

OK?

Yes

No

Waste ink full warning


Waste ink full error

Indicator lights
(green).

End

5-16
www.denom.com

Beeper: Sounds 6 times


Indicator: Lights (orange)
Beeper: Sounds 7 times
Indicator: Blinks 6 times (orange)

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
6.2.2 Error recovery
a) Error display

<Cause> During initialization, the contents in the ROM cannot

1. ROM Error

2. RAM Error

be read.

<Suspected Parts> Control ROM


<Corrective Action> Replace the logic board.
<Cause> RAM reading and writing is not being performed
properly.

<Suspected Parts> DRAM


<Corrective Action> Replace the logic board.

3. EEPROM Error

CAUTION

<Cause> EEPROM reading and writing is not being performed


properly.
The auto alignment sensor has never been calibrated.
<Suspected Parts> EEPROM
<Corrective Action> Replace the logic board.
Calibrate the auto-alignment sensor.

When a RAM error or ROM error occurs, the exact error may not be
displayed correctly. When replacing the logic board, execute the
EEPROM all clear function in Service mode, then calibrate the auto
alignment sensor. In addition, check the amount of waste ink absorbed by
the waste ink absorber in the bottom case unit. If necessary, also replace
the waste ink absorber or set the waste ink counter value in Service mode.
(See Part 5, 4.3 Logic Board and Waste Ink Absorber Replacement Cautions.)

5-17
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

4.Home Position
Error

<Cause> The home position cannot be detected.


<Suspected Parts> Home position sensor, carriage motor,
logic board, carriage ribbon cable,
carriage belt, carriage shaft, idler pulley

<Corrective Action>
Visual check of carriage
drive mechanism

Correct ?

Check for any paper jams, carriage belt wear/deterioration/


dislocation, deformation of the carriage or carriage guide frame,
scratching or bending in the carriage shaft, deterioration/damage
of idler pulley, etc.
Move the carriage with your hands and check to see if it moves
smoothly. (See 4.2.3 Unlocking the Carriage for how to unlock the carria
Check that there is no abnormal noise.

No

Yes

Repair/replace
a faulty part(s).
Does it turn during initialization?
Is it out of synchronization?

Carriage motor
operation check

Correct ?

No

Yes

Carriage motor check


Measuring
Pin No. Normal reading
points
1-2
J2
Approximately10.5
3-4
No

Correct ?
Yes

Replace
the carriage motor.

Replace
the logic board.
Measuring Pin No. Sensor
points
Open
J6
30
Closed

Home position
sensor check

Normal reading
Low level
High level (Home position sensed)

While the power is on, manually move the carriage and check
to see if it is sensed at the home position.
Correct ?
Yes

Replace
the logic board.

No
Replace
the carriage unit

The home position sensor is faulty


The carriage ribbon cable is broken.

The MPU and printer controller are faulty.

5-18
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

<Cause> Cleaning or capping is not executed properly or not

5.Cleaning Error

detected.

<Suspected Parts> Purge unit, purge sensor, purge sensor


cable, paper feed motor, paper feed
drive power transmission section, logic
board

<Corrective Action>
During initialization, do the paper feed motor, feed roller,
eject roller, etc., rotate? Any abnormal noises?
Is the paper feed motor out of synchronization?

Visual check of paper


feed system operation

Correct ?

No

Yes

1. Repair/Replace a
faulty part(s).
2. Replace the logic
board.

Check to see if the purge sensor cable connectors


(which are located at both the purge sensor and
the logic board) are connected properly and check
the joint cable conductivity.

Purge sensor
cable check

Correct ?

No

Yes

Re-connect/Replace
the purge sensor cable.
Remove the purge unit from the printer, and fully rotate
the drive gear by hand in both directions to check that
it moves smoothly.
Check the purge sensor.

Purge unit check

Measuring
Pin No. Sensor
points
Open
J1
2, 3
Close

Correct ?
Yes

Check/Repair
the paper feed
motor drive switching
mechanism

No

Normal reading
Low level
High level

While the power is on, remove the purge unit,


then check the measuring points by rotating
the drive gear manually to open and close the
sensor.
Replace
the purge unit.

Check to see if each gear or slide lock lever is deformed


or damaged and if any spring is dislocated.
See Part 4 3.4.2 Paper Feed Motor Drive Switching
Section on page 4-29.

5-19
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
<Cause> The home position of the pick-up roller cannot be

6.Sheet Feed
error

detected.

<Suspected Parts> Sheet feeder unit, pick-up roller, paper


feed motor drive transmission sensor,
slide lock lever, logic board

<Corrective Action>
Remove the sheet feeder unit, then manually rotate the
drive gear fully to check to see if the parts such as
the pick-up roller operate smoothly.

Check the sheet


feeder unit operation.

Correct ?
Yes

No
Repair/Replace
the sheet feeder unit.

With your eyes, check the appearance and movement of


the paper feed roller, which is the drive transmission section
Check the paper feed
of the paper feed motor, and the gear which is located on the
motor drive transmission
drive switching mechanism.
gear located at the

At
the same time, check to see if the slide lock lever which
platen section.
locks the drive switching section operates smoothly. See Part 4
3.4.2 Paper Feed Motor Drive Switching Section on page 4-29.
No
Correct ?
Yes

Repair/Replace
a faulty part(s).

Replace
the logic board.
The pick-up roller sensor is faulty.
The MPU and printer controller are faulty.

5-20
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

<Cause> The thermistor is abnormal.


<Suspected Parts> Thermistor
<Corrective Action> Replace the logic board.

7.Machine
Temperature
Error

8.Waste Ink-Full
Warning/Error

<Cause> The waste ink absorbers estimated waste ink amount


has reached 95% (Warning) or 100% (Error).

<Suspected Parts> Waste ink absorbers, logic board

<Corrective Action>
Visual check of the
waste ink absorber

Waste
ink absorbed is
75 % or more of
the limit ?
Yes

Check to see how much ink the waste ink


absorber has absorbed.
(Check the rate of ink penetration for the entire
waste ink absorber as a guideline to determine
the waste ink counter setting value.)
No
1. Reset the waste
ink amount in the
EEPROM.

0% (clear), 25%, 50% or 75%


(See Part 3 3.4 Service Mode.)

2. Replace the logic


board.
Replace the waste
END
ink absorber.

Clear the total of the waste ink amount


saved in the EEPROM.

5-21
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

9.Head
Temperature
Error

<Cause> The head temperature is abnormally high.


<Suspected Parts> BJ cartridge, logic board

<Corrective Action>
When you use two BJ cartridges on both the right and left sides, follow the flow below for each BJ
cartridge.
Turn off the power with
the POWER button,
and wait several
minutes.

Since the head temperature may be very high,


do not touch the carriage.

Remove/install
the BJ cartridge.

Power on

Error
displayed ?

No

Yes

END
Faulty BJ cartridge connection

1. Replace
the ink cartridge.

2. Replace
the BJ cartridge.

Check the
connector cable.

Correct ?
Yes

Carriage ribbon cable

No
Replace
the carriage unit.

Replace
the logic board.

5-22
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

<Cause> The sub heater which is located inside the BJ cartridge

10. Sub Heater


error

cannot be driven.

<Suspected Parts> BJ cartridge, logic board, carriage unit

<Corrective Action>
When you use two BJ cartridges on both the right and left sides, follow the flow below for each BJ
cartridge.
Remove/install
the BJ cartridge.

Error
displayed?

No

Yes

END
If the BJ cartridge or carriage contact side is soiled
with ink mist and the like, clean or replace it.

Clean the contacts.

Check the BJ cartridge


conductivity.

14

2 1

Pin 1, 2, 14: GND terminals


Pin 7: Sub heater drive signal terminal

Correct ?
Yes

No
Replace
the BJ cartridge.

1. Replace the logic


board.

2. Replace the
carriage unit.

5-23
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
<Cause> The BJ cartridge is off from a position where the

11. Cartridge
Displaced
Error

cartridge may not be replaced.

<Suspected Parts> BJ cartridge, logic board, carriage unit

<Corrective Action>
When you use two BJ cartridges on both the right and left sides, follow the flow below for each BJ
cartridge.
Remove/install the
BJ cartridge.

Error
displayed ?

No

END
Yes
1. Replace the BJ
cartridge.
2. Replace the logic
board.
3. Replace the
carriage unit.

5-24
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

<Cause> The paper feed operation is executed but the paper

12. Paper Feed


Error/Paper
Jam

is not fed.
The paper eject operation is executed but the
paper is not ejected.
<Suspected Parts> Sheet feeder unit, pick-up roller sensor,
paper end sensor, logic board.

<Corrective Action>
With your eyes, check for paper jams.
Check for gear deformation or damage.

Visual check of the


paper feed mechanism

Correct ?

No
Repair/replace
a faulty part(s).

Yes

During initialization, do the paper feed motor,


pick-up roller, feed roller, eject roller, etc., rotate?
Any abnormal noises?
Is the paper feed motor out of synchronization?

Check the paper feed


operation.

No
Correct ?
Repair/replace
a faulty part(s)

Yes

Replace the logic board.

Is the paper fed properly from the sheet feeder


when the pick-up roller rotates?

Check the paper feed


operation.

Correct ?
Yes

No

Check the sheet feeder unit.


Remove the sheet feeder unit,
and operate it with your hands
to check. Check any
contamination, wear or
deterioration of the rubber
ring or separation sheet
of the pick-up roller, and
deformation or damage
of a gear, etc.
No
Correct ?
Replace the
sheet feeder unit.

Yes

Next
Page

Check/Replace the paper Check for deformation or damage


feeder motor drive
of each gear and the slide lock lever,
switching section.
and removed springs. See Part 4
3.4.2 Paper Feed Motor Power Switching
Section on page 4-29.

5-25
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

Pick-Up Roller Sensor

Previous
Page

Check the pick-up


roller sensor flag

Correct ?

Paper

Check for pick-up


roller sensor flag
deformation or
damage.

Measuring
points

Yes

3 and 4

NO.3

Replace the
logic board.
Does it move smoothly when
you move it with your hands?
Is it deformed or damaged?
No
Replace the paper
end sensor flag or
repair/replace a
faulty part(s).

Yes

Correct ?

Normal reading

No

Check the paper


end sensor flag.

Check the
paper sensor.

Sensor

Pin No.

Open
Low level
High level (Initial position)
Close
Remove the logic board, then turn on the
PS2
NO.4
power to check the rear of the sensor.

Yes

Correct ?

Paper End Sensor


Sensor Flag

Replace the
pick-up roller.

PS2

Correct ?

Pick-Up Roller

No

Yes

Check the pick-up


roller sensor.

Pick-Up Roller
Sensor Flag

Measuring
Pin No.
points

Sensor

Normal reading

Low level (with paper)


Open
Close
High level (no paper)
Remove the logic board, then turn on the
PS1
power to check the rear of the sensor.
PS1

3 and 4

No

NO.4
NO.3

Replace the
logic board.

END

5-26
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

<Cause> 1. The BJ cartridge recognition ID error is detected.

13 Right Head
Recognition
Error

2. The rank resistance error of the head is detected.


3. The resistance error of the head temperature
sensor is detected.
<Suspected Parts> BJ cartridge, carriage unit, carriage
cable, logic board

14. Left Head


Recognition
Error
<Corrective Action>
The right head recognition error is not displayed in the same manner as the left head recognition error
is (see Part 3, 3.1 Error Indications). Check to see on which head the error occurred, then follow the
flow below to perform the corrective action of the appropriate head.
Is the combination of the installed cartridges appropriate?
(See the table below.)
Are the cartridges installed properly?

Check how the BJ


cartridge is.

Correct ?

Left BJ cartridge
BC-23
BC-20 (reference)
BC-21e
BC-21e

No

Yes
Remove the
BJ cartridge.
Is any ink or foreign
substance stuck to
Check the BJ cartridge
the cartridge?
contact section
Is the contact
(cartridge and both
ends of the carriage).
section deformed
or positioned
improperly?
No
Correct ?
Yes

Clean the
contact section.
Re-install the
BJ cartridge.

Replace the
BJ cartridge.

Does
the same error
occur again ?
Yes

BC-21e
BC-23
BC-20 (reference)
BC-21e

No
END

1. Replace the
carriage unit.
2. Replace the logic
board.

5-27
www.denom.com

Right BJ cartridge
BC-23
BC-20 (reference)
BC-21e
BC-23
(BC-20 as reference)
BC-22e Photo
None
None
None

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

Symptoms
<Symptom> The power does not turn on even though you

1. The Power
Does Not Turn
On

press the POWER button.

<Cause> The AC adapter and/or logic board is (are) faulty.

<Corrective Action>
START

Check the DC plug


and output voltage.
DC+5V(Vcc)

DC+24V(VM)
DC+24V(VH)

VHPWR

GND GND GND


Does
the DC plug
output the proper
voltage ?

GND

No
Replace the
AC adapter.

Yes
Replace the
logic board.

5-28
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

<Symptom> The cartridge installed is not recognized.

2.The Printer
Does Not
Recognize The
Cartridge

The cartridge installed is recognized incorrectly.

<Cause> Faulty contact between the cartridge and carriage.


The cartridge, carriage cable and/or logic board is
(are) faulty.
The combination of the right and left BJ cartridges
installed is incorrect.

<Corrective Action>
When you install two BJ cartridges on the right and left sides, follow the flow below to perform the
corrective action for each cartridge respectively.
Check to see how the Is the combination of the installed cartridges appropriate?
BJ cartridge is installed. (See the table below.)
Are the cartridges installed properly?
Correct ?

Left BJ cartridge
BC-23
BC-20 (reference)
BC-21e
BC-21e

No

Yes
Remove/install
the cartridge.

Does
the printer
recognize the
cartridge ?
Yes

END

Re-install the cartridge.


BC-21e
BC-23
BC-20 (reference)
BC-21e

Right BJ cartridge
BC-23
BC-20 (reference)
BC-21e
BC-23
(BC-20 as reference)
BC-22e Photo
None
None
None

No
1. Replace the
cartridge.

The cartridge is faulty.


Check the cartridge.

2. Replace the
logic board.

The MPU and printer controller


are faulty.

3. Replace the
carriage unit.
To check to see if the cartridge is recognized properly,
check for conductivity at the check points indicated
in the diagram below.
29 28

20
27

26 25 24
21 22 23

19 18 17 16

15
3

11 12 13 14
10

9
4

8 7
6 5
2 1

Black BJ Cartridge (BC-23)


Measuring points
Normal reading
11-14
Approximately 0
Pin No. 12-14
Approximately 0
13-14
1-9
Approximately 60 to 750

Color BJ Cartridge (BC-21e)


Measuring points
Normal reading

11-14
12-14
Approximately
0
Pin No.
13-14
Approximately 0
1-9
Approximately 60 to 750

Photo BJ Cartridge (BC-22e Photo)


Measuring points
Normal reading
11-14

Pin No. 12-14


13-14
Approximately 0
1-9
Approximately 60 to 750

Black BJ Cartridge (BC-20 [reference])


Measuring points
Normal reading
11-14
Approximately 0
Pin No. 12-14
13-14

1-9
Approximately 60 to 750

Pins No.10-29 should not be 0 . (This applies to all BJ cartridges.)

5-29
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
<Symptom> The printer does not print at all.

3. Faulty Printing
<1>: No
Printing

<Cause>

Printing stops halfway.


Only a certain color is not printed.
The ink has run out or the BJ cartridge is faulty.
The logic board, carriage cable and/or purge unit is
(are) faulty.

<Corrective Action>
When you install two BJ cartridges on the right and left sides, follow the flow below to perform the
corrective action for each cartridge respectively.
Check how the BJ
cartridge is installed.

Remove/install
the BJ cartridge.
Execute a test print.

Is the
printing result
defective ?

Is the combination of the installed cartridges appropriate?


(See the table below.)
Are the cartridges installed properly?
Left BJ cartridge
Right BJ cartridge
BC-23
BC-23
BC-20 (reference) BC-20 (reference)
BC-21e
BC-21e
BC-21e
BC-23
(BC-20 as reference)
BC-21e
BC-22e Photo
BC-23
None
BC-20 (reference)
None
BC-21e
None
While the printer is turned on, hold down the
POWER button for one beep. Then release
the POWER button to print out the test pattern.
No

Yes

END

1. Replace the ink


cartridge.
2. Replace the BJ
cartridge.

Is the
printing result
still defective even
after cartridge
replacement ?

No

END
Yes
1. Replace the logic
board.
2. Replace the
carriage unit.

The carriage cable is faulty.

3. Replace the purge


unit.

The purge unit is faulty.

5-30
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
<Symptom> There is blotching.

4.Faulty Printing
<2>: Stripes
Appear

<Cause>

There are white stripes on the printed paper.


There are certain dots not printed.
The BJ cartridge or cartridge contacts is/are faulty.
The carriage cable is faulty.
The purge unit is faulty.

<Corrective Actions>
White stripe sample
Check the
environment and
paper specifications.

Do they
meet the required
specifications ?

Troubleshooting consists of error condition


diagnosis, which is required if the cause of an error
is unknown, and error recovery, which is performed
if the cause of an error is known. If the cause of
an error is unknown, perform the error condition
diagnosis, and if it is known, perform error
recovery.

No

Use paper which


meets the
specifications.

Yes
Remove and re-install
the BJ cartridge.

While the printer is turned on, hold down


the POWER button for one beep.
Then release the POWER button
to print out the test pattern.

Execute a test print.

Is the
printing result
defective ?

No

Yes

END

1. Replace the ink


cartridge.
2. Replace the BJ
cartridge.

Do
blotches and/or
stripes still appear on the
printed paper even
after cartridge
replacement ?

No

END

Yes
Check the carriage
cable conductivity.

Conduction
cutoff ?
Yes
Replace the
carriage unit.

No
Replace the
purge unit.

5-31
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

5 Faulty Printing
<3>: Other
Print Problems
Symptom
Paper contamination

Check item
Ink mist on the platen
Ink has dried up around the
head nozzles. (No paper stain
occurs by paper feeding or
ejecting but occurs during
printing only.)
Ink has clogged or paper bits
have stuck around the head
wiper or head capping area of
the purge unit.
Ink has adhered to the paper
transport system (Paper is
already contaminated before
it reaches the platen.)

Spur tracks appear.

Lines are not ruled


properly.

Corrugated printing

Print quality is not


uniform.

Ink has adhered to the spurs.


The spurs are deformed.
The BJ cartridge has been
installed incorrectly.
The head is not aligned
properly.
The problem occurs when
your BJ cartridge (which may
cause this problem) is
installed in a normallyoperating printer.
The head gap has not been
adjusted to the regulated
value (You cannot check to
see if this gap is
appropriate*).
The carriage guide frame is
deformed.
Frictional wear between the
carriage base and the carriage
shaft.
The head has not been
aligned properly.
Insufficient cleaning / Ink
run-out / Faulty BJ cartridge

The printout is either


too light or too dark.
The printing darkness
is unbalanced.

Check the printing mode.


The BJ cartridge is faulty.
The head has not been
aligned properly.

Corrective action
Use a piece of soft cloth
lightly damped with water to
clean the platen.
Clean the head nozzles and
their surroundings several
times. If the problem
persists, replace the BJ
cartridge.
Replace the purge unit or
wiper unit.
Disassemble the paper
transport system, then use a
piece of soft cloth lightly
damped with water to clean
the platen.
Use a soft toothbrush to clean
the spurs.
Replace the spurs.
Reinstall the BJ cartridge
correctly.
Use the printer driver to
perform the automatic head
alignment operation.
Replace the BJ cartridge.

Adjust the head gap (See 5.


Adjustments on page 5-8).

Replace the carriage guide


frame.
Replace the carriage unit.
Use the printer driver to
perform the automatic head
alignment operation.
Perform the cleaning
operation several times, then
execute a test print.
Replace the BJ cartridge.
Set the desired printing mode.
Replace the BJ cartridge.
Use the printer driver to
perform the automatic head
alignment operation.

* It is difficult to check the head gap. Readjust the head gap, then check whether it fixes this problem.

5-32
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
<Symptom> No printing.

6.Faulty Interface

An unspecified color is printed.

<Cause> The printer driver is not set properly.


The interface cable is faulty.
The logic board located at the printer is faulty.

<Corrective Action>
Execute a test print.

Is the
test pattern printed
normally ?

While the printer is on, hold down the


POWER button for one beep. Then release
the POWER button to print the test pattern.
No
Replace the
logic board.

Yes
Check the printer
driver settings.

Correct ?
Yes

No
Reset the printer
driver.

1. Replace the
interface cable.
2. Replace the
logic board.

The interface connector is faulty.


The MPU and printer controller are faulty.

5-33
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

7. LOCATION AND SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT


7.1 Logic Board
1

J1
1

31

J7

3 32

J2

31

4
32

J6

1
2

J4
8

J3

1
4

1
1
19

J5
18

36

Figure 5-10 Logic Board


J6 (Carriage cable connector)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Signal name
VHGND
VHGND
MCH0
MCH1
VH
VH
SUBH
RSV1
RANK
DIA
ID0
ID1
IND
LGND
HENB0
EVENB
HENB1
HENB3
ODENB
BENB0

IN/OUT
...
...
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
...
IN
OUT
IN
IN
...
...
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT

21

BENB1

OUT

22

BENB2

OUT

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

VCC
DCLK
DTLD
DTRST
HENB2
IDATA
DIK
HPO
HHPG
HPA

OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
...
OUT

Description
GND for the head drive voltage VH
GND for the head drive voltage VH
Driver signal for the temperature control heater
Driver signal for the temperature control heater
Head drive voltage
Head drive voltage
Sub heater drive signal
Not used
Detection signal for rank resistance
Head temperature sensor (diode) anode
Cartridge detection signal
Cartridge detection signal
Cartridge detection signal
GND for the head logic drive voltage HVdd
Heat enable (Y)
Even nozzle heat enable
Heat enable (M)
Heat enable (Black)
Odd nozzle heat enable
Signal for generating the block enable decoder output
signal
Signal for generating the block enable decoder output
signal
Signal for generating the block enable decoder output
signal
IC drive voltage (+ 5V)
Print data transfer signal
Timing signal for print data to be latched
Latch reset signal
Heat enable (C)
Printing data
Head temperature sensor (diode) cathode
Home position sense signal High (sense)/Low
GND
Photo LED drive signal

5-34
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000
J7 (Carriage cable connector)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Signal name
VHGND
VHGND
MCH0
MCH1
VH
VH
SUBH
RSV1
RANK
DIA
ID0
ID1
IND
LGND
HENB0
EVENB
HENB1
HENB3
ODENB
BENB0

IN/OUT
...
...
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
...
IN
OUT
IN
IN
...
...
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT

21

BENB1

OUT

22

BENB2

OUT

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

VCC
DCLK
DTLD
DTRST
HENB2
IDATA
DIK
AAO
AAA
AAG

OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
...

Description
GND for the head drive voltage VH
GND for the head drive voltage VH
Driver signal for the temperature control heater
Driver signal for the temperature control heater
Head drive voltage
Head drive voltage
Sub heater drive signal
Not used
Detection signal for rank resistance
Head temperature sensor (diode) anode
Cartridge detection signal
Cartridge detection signal
Cartridge detection signal
GND for the head logic drive voltage HVdd
Heat enable (Y)
Even nozzle heat enable
Heat enable (M)
Heat enable (Black)
Odd nozzle heat enable
Signal for generating the block enable decoder output
signal
Signal for generating the block enable decoder output
signal
Signal for generating the block enable decoder output
signal
IC drive voltage (+ 5V)
Print data transfer signal
Timing signal for print data to be latched
Latch reset signal
Heat enable (C)
Printing data
Head temperature sensor (diode) cathode
AA sensor sense signal (Analog input)
Photo LED drive signal
GND

J1 (Purge sensor connector)


Pin No.
1
2
3

Signal name
PSVCC
GND
U102(PB6)

IN/OUT
OUT
...
IN

Description
Photo LED drive signal
GND
Purge sensor sense signal High (sense) / Low

J2 (Carriage motor connector)


Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Signal name
CRA+
CRACRB+
CRB-

IN/OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT

Description
Carriage motor phase A+
Carriage motor phase A Carriage motor phase B +
Carriage motor phase B -

J3 (Paper feed motor connector)


Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Signal name
LFA+
LFALFB+
LFB-

IN/OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT

Description
Paper feed motor phase A +
Paper feed motor phase A Paper feed motor phase B +
Paper feed motor phase B -

5-35
www.denom.com

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

J4 (DC power connector)


Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Signal name
VH
GND
VM
GND
VCC
GND
VHPWR

IN/OUT
IN
...
IN
...
IN
...
OUT

GND

...

Description
+24 VDC
GND
+24 VDC
GND
+5 VDC
GND
VH power supply for the print head heater, ON
(High)/OFF signal
GND

J5 (Interface connector)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Signal name
STB
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
DATA8
ACK
BUSY
PE
SLCT
AFXT
N.C.
S-GND
F-GND
+5 V
STB-GND
D1-GND
D2-GND
D3-GND
D4-GND
D5-GND
D6-GND
D7-GND
D8-GND
ACK-GND
BUSY-GND
INT-GND
INT
FAULT
S-GND
N.C.
+5 V PU
SELIN

IN/OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
IN
OUT
...
...
...
IN

Description
See Part 2 for details.

5-36
www.denom.com

1
8

PS3

19

S1
POWER
B

U2

J1

C62

J7

J4

32

Q22
B

U11

D4
53

208

D5

D9

D8

QH1-9002-01
QG8-8002

D7

C76
R

U5

SCE -4 T

J3
1

157

104

105

156

INDX

FNCK
18

DAY

U9

PS2
PS1

D6
4

36

D11

J5

D10

ZD2

D12

F2

32

F1

ZD1

U12

X1

J6

31

52

C77

C71

D3

J2

5-37

Figure 5-11
Logic Board (Top View)
www.denom.com

Q23

1
31

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BJC-5000

S2
RESET

8. CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

8.1 Parts Layout


8.1.1 Logic board

D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13

BZ1

Part 5: Maintenance

Part 5: Maintenance

C78

R40
R132

R131
R32
FB55
R81
R140
FB54
R149
R148
R21 R141
R146
R145
R91
R142
R139
R24

R29

R95
LED2
LED3

R70

R69
R68
R191

FB61

R23
R22

R1

FB62

C8

R64

Q10

Q27

Q26

Q9

R28
R74
R77
R31
R27
R73
R76
R30

FB1

FB3

R39
Q8

R60

C46

Q25

Q24

R94

R133

R134

R33
C70
C49
FB52
R79
R137
FB51
R159
R157
R136
R155
R154
R90
R152
R138
R99
R123
R103

C86

R153
R156
R151
FB53
R158
R75
R80
R129
R35
R34
R128

R26

R16

R61
C39
R144
R147
R143
FB56
R150
R78
R82
R130
R37
R36
R127

R8

C19

R11

C44

C43

C18

FB7
FB8
FB9
FB10
FB11
FB12
FB13
FB14
FB58
FB59
FB60
FB23
FB24
FB25

C48

FB26
FB28

Q14
R98
R122
R101
R104
R100

Q19

R96

U14

R118

R119
R113
R116
R121
R117
R126
R111
R109
R107

C51

TP4
C5 C40

R97

C17
FB22
FB21
FB20
FB19
FB18
FB17
FB16
FB57
FB4
FB31
FB30
FB29
FB27
C47

C79
C80
C81
C82

R114
R120
R115
R7
R110
R108
R106

R52

R43

C27

C28

R13
R10

C26

C42

R45 C64

R49

R47

R48

R46

R44 C63

C14

R71
C7
C52
C53
C54
R38
TH1
C16

R59

R41

C11

R53
R57
R56 R55

TP56

C45

Q17
C13

R72
C84

TP27
FB34

R4

R51
C66
C65
R50
C12
R54

5-38

R63
R66
R20
C68
R62
R65
R19
C67

R93
R92
C36
C15
R58
C10

TP34

R67
R25
C69

ZD3

ZD12

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Q7
Q4

FB35

TP32

TP18

R105

R112 TP33

C85
U3
TP19

C37
TP7
U6

Q11
U10
R88

98 M
A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 XYZ

TP5
TP25
TP26
TP22
TP23
R83

R42
TP10
Q6
R89

C83
D2

C4
TP3
R86

R170

TP57

Q13
R124

U15
TP30
C22
C25

R125

Q15
Q18
R5
TP21
TP20
R9
R12
R17
C21
C9
FB15
R6
R174
R85
R173
R172

R102
C55
C20
C6
C24
C23
R14
R15
R169

TP2
TP15
TP14
TP17

C56
TP8
TP9
VH

TP13
TP16
R163
R164
R162
R165
R161

R38
GND

R167
R190
R84
R168
R171
R87

VM

TP58

C61

Figure 5-12www.denom.com
Logic Board (Bottom View)

GND

TP12
R166
R160

FB32
FB50
FB49
FB48
FB46
FB47
FB45
FB44
FB33
FB37
FB36
FB38
FB39
FB42
FB43
FB40
FB41
R189

C87
C72
R185
R184
R186
R187
C74
C75
R188
C73
VCC
GND

TP11
GND

TP31

Q3
LED1
Q2
TP6
R175
R176
R177
R178
R179
R180
R181
R182
R183

BJC-5000

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

<03-E7>

<03-C8> ACK

IFD[0....7]

157

IFD7 158
IFD6 159
IFD5 160
IFD4 161
IFD3 162
IFD2 163

VCC
TP22
INT

TP23 TP25 TP26


SLIN STB AFXT

C22

C25

1000PF

0.1mF

164
165
IFD1 166
IFD0 167
168
169
170
171
RA3 172
RA2 173
RA1 174
RA0 175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
RA8 202
RA7 203
RA6 204
RA5 205
RA4 206
207
208

AFXT
<03-C8>
<03-D8> STB
SLIN
<03-C8>
<03-B8> INT

BK1608LM152
<01-B8> RAS
<01-B8> WE

FB4
FB57

VCC
VCC

VCC

R15
10K,1/16W

R14
10K,1/16W

RA[0....8]

DRAM(4Mbit)
U11
TC514260C-70JS
BK1608LM152
26
RA8
FB23
25
RA7
FB24
24
RA6
FB25
23
RA5
FB26
22
RA4
FB28
19
RA3
FB27
18
RA2
FB29
17
RA1
FB30
16
RA0
FB31
13
14
29
28
27

TP13 TP15 TP17


OE LCAS WE
TP14 TP16
UCAS RAS

1
6
20

<01-D7> WE
<01-D7> RAS
<01-C6> LCAS
<01-C6> UCAS
<01-C6> OE

I/O16
I/O15
I/O14
I/O13
I/O12
I/O11
I/O10
I/O9
I/O8
I/O7
I/O6
I/O5
WE
RAS I/O4
LCAS I/O3
UCAS I/O2
I/O1
OE

A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0

VCC VSS
VCC VSS
VCC VSS

TP34
VH

VH
TP4
VCC

0.1mF

TP35
VM

TP6
VCC

TP30
GND

TP31
GND

1000PF

C8

1000PF

0.1mF

TP33
MGND

TP11
RD

R1
MT2
1

Linking mounting
pads to GND

<01-B5> RD

C24

1000PF

0.1mF
VCC

(8Mbit)

VCC
ROMCS
<01-B4>
FB62
FB61

BK1608HS330

U2
UPD23C8000
XCZ-187

A[1....20]

VCC
MT1

C23

Control ROM VCC

C47

TP32
GND

FB58
FB59
FB60

BK1608LM152
VCC

C45

VM
TP5
VCC

<01-B8> LCAS
<01-B8> UCAS
<01-B8> OE

VCC

VCC

C17

RAMD15
RAMD14
RAMD13
RAMD12
RAMD11
RAMD10
RAMD9
RAMD8

BK1608LM152
39 FB7
RAMD15
RAMD14
38 FB8
RAMD13
37 FB9
RAMD12
36 FB10
34 FB11
RAMD11
33 FB12
RAMD10
32 FB13
RAMD9
31 FB14
RAMD8
10 FB15
RAMD7
9
RAMD6
FB16
8
RAMD5
FB17
7
RAMD4
FB18
5
RAMD3
FB19
4
RAMD2
FB20
3
RAMD1
FB21
2
RAMD0
FB22
40
35
21

RAMD7
RAMD6
RAMD5
RAMD4
RAMD3
RAMD2
RAMD1
RAMD0

ACK
IFD7
IFD6
IFD5
IFD4
IFD3
IFD2
VSS
VDD
IFD1
IFD0
AFXT
STB
SLIN
INIT
RA3
RA2
RA1
RA0
RAS
WE
NMI
RAMD7
RAMD6
RAMD5
RAMD4
RAMD3
RAMD2
RAMD1
RAMD0
PB0
PB1(INT5)
RAMD15
RAMD14
RAMD13
RAMD12
RAMD11
RAMD10
RAMD9
RAMD8
LCAS
UCAS
OE
VSS
VDD
RA8
RA7
RA6
RA5
RA4
TDI(SCANIN)
TDOI(SCANOUT)

22
A20
A19
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1

42
1
2
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
32

4.7K,1/16W

11
13
12
31

VCC
A19
A18
D15
A17
D14
A16
D13
A15
D12
A14
D11
A13
D10
A12
D9
A11
D8
A10
D7
A9
D6
A8
D5
A7
D4
A6
D3
A5
D2
A4
D1
A3
D0
A2
A1
A0
BYTE / VPP
CE
OE
VSS
VSS

R11
10K,1/16W

D15
D14
D13
D12
D11
D10
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0

CRBP
<03-E3>
CRB1 <03-E3>
CRA1 <03-F3>
CRAP <03-F3>
<03-F3>
<03-F3>

C28

ID1L <02-D8>
ID0L
<02-D8>

VCC
1

VCC

C43

C18

IDATAL
HENB2L
HENB3L
HENB1L
HENB0L
INDL
SUBHL

<02-D8>
<02-C7>
<02-C7>
<02-C7>
<02-C7>
<02-B6>
<02-F7>

MCH1L
MCH0L

<02-E8>
<02-E8>

1000PF

0.1mF

VCC
<01-B3> PWRLED 2

R69
150 OHM,1/4W

Indicators
Q2
FAIL4P

R68
150 OHM,1/4W

VCC

<01-B3> ERRLED 2

R191
180 OHM,1/4W

LED3
ORENGE LED
LED1
GREEN LED

0.1mF

1000PF

R70
180 OHM,1/4W

<01-F3>
LED2
ORENGE LED

C6

0.1mF

1000PF

BUZZER

<01-F5>

C68
100PF

R64
390 OHM,1/10W

R67
39K,1/16W
R25

DRSW

10K,1/16W

PS3
TLP832

<01-C3>

C69
100PF

VCC
TP7
RESET

TP3
VCC

Reset IC
U6

VCC

R5
1K,1/16W

PST592EMT
1

C5

C55

GND 2

VCC

0.1mF

OUT VOC
MARES
GND

3
4

C4

C40

0.1mF 1000PF

15PF

RESET

VCC

S2
C61

R22
10K,1/16W
R71
1.5K,1/16W
Q11
FAIL4M

ASFSNS

10K,1/16W

PS2
TLP832

CST25.0MX040

R24
10K,1/16W

R21
10K,1/16W

BZ1
CD11PA-Z

R20

TP2
X2

15PF

Beeper

R66
39K,1/16W

Pick-UP
Roller
Sensor
1

C20

C67
100PF

Cover Open
Sensor
1

VCC

Q3
FAIL4P

PESNS <01-F5>

10K,1/16W

R63
390 OHM,1/10W

C56
C44

R19

VCC

3 OUT OUT

C19

Oscillator
X1

VCC

R65
39K,1/16W

Paper End
Sensor 3
1
PSI
GP1SQ59C

R8
1M,1/16W

1000PF

PSVCC <02-A6>

TP21
ID0C

TP12
X1

C86

1000PF

R62
390 OHM,1W

R9
IDATAR <02-D4>
10K,1/16W
HENB2R <02-C4>
HENB3R
<02-C4>
HENB1R <02-C4>
HENB0R <02-C4>
INDR
<02-B3>
SUBHR <02-F4>
MCH1R <02-E4>
MCH0R <02-E4>
ID1R
<02-D4>
ID0R
<02-D4>
DTRST <02-D7,02-D4>
DTLD
<02-D7,02-D4>
DCLK
<02-D8,02-D4>
BENB2 <02-C7,02-C4>
BENB1 <02-C7,02-C4>
BENB0 <02-C7,02-C4>
EVENB <02-D7,02-D4>
ODENB <02-C7,02-C4>
MUXSEL <01-E7>
DRSW <01-C1>

A[1....20]
TP9
WR

C85
R59
47K,1/16W

R12
10K,1/16W

OPTIONAL
DO NOT INSTALL

OPTIONAL
DO NOT INSTALL

1000PF

R 17 VCC VCC VCC


10K,1/16W

TP20
ID1C

Q6
FAIL4P

C9

0.1mF
104
103
102
101
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53

<01-A4>
<01-A5>

TP8
HWR

<01-F4> PSPWR

C21

IDATAL
HENB2L
HENB3L
HENB1L
HENB0L
INDL
SUBHL
VDD
VSS
MCH1L
MCH0L
IDATAC
HENB2C
HENB3C
HENB1C
HENB0C
INDC
SUBHC
MCH1C
MCH0C
ID1C(P85)
ID0C(P84)
IDATAR
HENB2R
HENB3R
HENB1R
HENB0R
INDR
SUBHR
MCH1R
MCH0R
ID1R(P81)
ID0R(P80)
DTRST
DTLD
DCLK
BENB2
BENB1
BENB0
EVENB
ODENB
MUXSEL(P64)
DRSW(P76)
VDD
VSS
RESET
X2
X1
WAIT
INT6
INT7
INT0

T5L25

C27

1000PF 0.1mF

ID1L
ID0L

BUZZER
AALED

VCC

MPU & Printer Controller


U12

VCC

EEDO
EEDI

6
5

0.1mF

VCC

D[1....15]
30
28
26
24
21
19
17
15
29
27
25
23
20
18
16
14

3
4

TP10
EEDO

8
7

NC
NC
VCC GND
CS
DO
DI
SK

www.denom.com

VEE
GND

TP27
EEDI

AT93C46R-10SC

C16

7
8

LOGIC BOARD 01

U10

TP19
EECLK

1
2

BUZZER
<01-A4>
AALED
<02-A2>

PSPWR <01-E2>
IFPWR
RNKPWR
VDDPWR
VHPWR
CRBP
CRB1
CRA1
CRAP
CRB0
CRA0

INH
A
B
C

LFA0 <03-D3>
LFAP <03-D3>
HPSNS <02-A6>
<01-D1>
<01-D1>

EEPROM(1Kbit)

EECS
EECLK

C51
51PF

TP18
EECS

R43
3.3K,1/16W

C83
1000PF

0.01mF

C52
51PF

BUSY
PE
SLCT

<01-C3>
R38
68K,1/16W,0.5%

C53
51PF

LFA1
LFBP
LFB0
LFB1
FAULT
SLCT
PE
BUSY

BLMHA1218
<01-A7> RD
FB3
<01-A7> RMOCS
FB1
WR
HWR

MUXSEL

6
11
10
9

<03-D3>
<03-D3>
<03-C3>
<03-C3>
<03-C8>
<03-C8>
<03-C8>
<03-C8>

AN3
AN2
AN1
AN0

Z0
Z1

4 AN2

5
3

VCC

J1

IFPWR
<03-F8>
RNKPWR <02-B8,02-B4>
VDDPWR <02-E3,02-E6>
VHPWR <03-B1>

Y0
Y1

<02-A8> DSL
<02-B8> RANKL

OPTIONAL
DO NOT INSTALL

R13
10K,1/16W

15 AN1

FAULT

2
1

1000PF

LFB1
LFB0
LFBP
LFA1

<02-A4> DSR
RANKR
<02-B4>

VCC
R10

C46

14 AN0

X0
X1

1000PF

1
2
3

156
155
154
153
152
151
150
149
148
147
146
145
144
143
142
141
140
139
138
137
136
135
134
133
132
131
130
129
128
127
126
125
124
123
122
121
120
119
118
117
116
115
114
113
112
111
110
109
108
107
106
105

THR

0.1mF

2
CNPG(for Purge Sensor)

BUSY
PE
SLCT
FAULT
LFPWR
LFB1/SMC ST0
LFB0/SMC ST1
LFBP/SMC ST2
LFA1/SMC ST3
VREF
AN3
AN2
AN1
AN0
AGND
LFA0/SMC ST4
LFAP/SMC ST5
HPSNS(PA1)/SMC WR
ASFSNS(PB3)/SMC RD
PESNS(PB2)/SMC CS
WDTOUT/SMC TEST
A0/SMC GDIS
CLK/SMC DTAD
U1O2(PB6)/SMC EMPTY
U1O1(P77)/SMC FULL
U1O0(P65)/SMC TO
PSPWR(P63)/SMC INTP
IFPWR(P62)/SMC WAIT
RNKPWR(P55)/SMC OE
VDDPWR(P54)/SMC D0
VHPWR(P53)/SMC D1
CRBPWM(T03)/SMC D2
CRB(PG03)/SMC D3
CRB(PG01)/SMC D4
CRAPWM(TO1)/SMC D5
CRA(PG02)/SMC D6
CRA(PG00)/SMC D7
VSS
TEST0
TEST1
TEST2
EEDO/EA
VDD
EEDI/AM816
EECS/SMC A0
EECLK/SMC A1
BUZZER/SMC A2
AALED/SMC A3
ASYNC DIS
SCAN ENA
ID1L(P83)
ID0L(P82)

C54

12
13

<02-A3> AASENS

C42

PSVCC R40 390,1/16W

NANDTREE
D11
D4
D3
D12
D10
D5
D2
D13
VDD
D9
D6
D1
D14
VSS
D8
D7
D0
D15
RD
ROMCS
WR
HWR
A17
A1
A16
A2
A15
A3
A14
A4
A13
A5
A12
A6
A11
A7
VSS
A10
A8
A9
A18
VDD
A20
A19
A21
A22
A23
ERRLED(P61)
PWRLED(P60)
PWRSW(P74)
RSMSW(P75)

NTCCM20124AG473HC

VCC

R16
10K,1/16W

C26

3
R39 39K,1/16W

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
D9
12
D6
13
D1
D14 14
15
16
D8
17
D7
18
D0
D15 19
20
21
22
23
24
A17
A1
25
A16
26
27
A2
28
A15
29
A3
30
A14
A4
31
32
A13
33
A5
34
A12
35
A6
36
A11
A7
37
38
39
A10
40
A8
A9
41
42
A18
43
44
A20
45
A19
A21 46
A22 47
A23 48
ERRLED 49
PWRLED 50
PWRSW 51
RSMSW 52

16

THI

VCC

4053

0.1mF

Multiplexer
U3

C7

Temperature
Senser

D11
D4
D3
D12
D10
D5
D2
D13

VCC

VCC

LFA0
LFAP
HPSNS
ASFSNS
PESNS

8.2 Circuit Diagrams


8

Control Buttons

0.022mF

POWER
R23
10K,1/16W

C78

S1

0.022mF

5-39

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

3 D7

SUBH

MCH0

Q24
25K1772

MCH0R

R76
100 1/16W

1
3

<01-D3>

R156

HENB3L

R136

VCC
<01-E3>

U14A

<01-C3,02-C4>

11

LM324

<01-C3,02-C4>

28 IDATA

25 DTLD

R158
R159

R75

Q14
FAIL4M

R114
100K,1/16W
0.5%

R112
12K,1/16W 0.5%

_ U14C
9
+

D12
2

R106
180K,
1/16W
0.5%

R108
7.5K,
1/16W
0.5%
<01-E1>

<01-F8> RANKR

R147

HENB3R

R141

29 DIK

R7
1K,1/16W
0.5%
VCC

30 HPO
R134

PSVCC

<01-F5> HPSNS

R133
39K, 1/16W

32 HPA

R149

R78

14

+ 12
CM324

R116
100K,1/16W
0.5%

31 HHPG

C70

C49
1000PF

25 DTLD
15 HENB0

17 HENB1

27 HENB2

20

22

VCC
R97
750 OHM,
1/10W 0.5W

Q18
FAIL4M

Q19
FAIL4M

R127
10K,
1/16W

R91

<01-D3> INDR

100,1/16W

VCC

100 OHM,
1/16W 0.5%

_ U15C
9
+

D18

R107
180K,
1/16W
0.5%

B
9
RANK
8
RSV1
13
IND
10
DIA

HZM6.8FA

29

10

LM324

R113
12K,1/16W 0.5%

BENB2

VCC

R130
10K,1/16W

VCC

R111

BENB0

19 ODENB

VCC

R99
39K,
1/16W
0.5%

21 BENB1

HZM6.8FA

18 HENB3

R123
56K,
1/16W
0.5%

+ 5

DCLK

D17

R119
33K 1/16W
0.5%
VCC
R117
U15D 100K,1/16W
0.5%
_ 13

ID0

VCC

R103
100K,1/16W
0.5%
VCC

DTRST

28 IDATA

HZM6.8FA

<01-F8> AASENS

390 OHML 1/10W


R33
10K, 1/16W
100PF

<01-F8> DSR

11

HZM6.8FA
R150

510K,1/16W 1%
R102
VCC
100K,1/16W
0.5%
U15B
_ 6

VCC

D15

R148

BENB2

16 EVENB

24

FB54
FB55
BLM11A601S

R121
470K,1/16W 1%

HZM6.8FA

D16

BENB1

R105

LM324

4
1

HZM6.8FA

100 1/16W

<01-F4,02-B8> RNKPWR

10

LM324

<01-D3> HENB2R

<01-C3,02-C7>

23

<01-C3,02-C7> ODENB

9 RANK
8 RSV1
13 IND
10 DIA

100,1/16W

100 OHM,
1/16W 0.5%

R128
10K,
1/16W

R90

INDL
<01-E3>

VCC

<01-D3> HENB1R

R146

<01-C3,02-C7>

VCC

R129
10K,1/16W

VCC

R110

LM324

19 ODENB

3
3

+ 12

22 BENB2

Q15
FAIL4M

R145

R96
750 OHM,
1/10W 0.5W

2
R98
39K,
1/16W
0.5%

MCH1

12 ID1

<01-D3> HENB0R

<01-C3,02-C7> BENB0

21 BENB1

VCC

11

R118
33K 1/16W
0.5%
VCC
R115
U14D 100K,1/16W
0.5%
_ 13
11

20 BENB0

VCC

R120
470K,1/16W 1%

CM324

D11

U15A

_ 2

HENB3

100 1/16W

100 1/16W
R140

<01-C3,02-D7> DTLD

18

HZM6.8FA

R122
56K,
1/16W
0.5%

11

R101
100K,1/16W
0.5%
VCC

D14

R82
100 1/16W

R144

<01-D3> IDATAR

HENB0

HZM6.8FA

LM324

MCH0

14 LGND

R143

<01-C3,02-D8> DCLK

27 HENB2

+ 5

R142

<01-D3>

VCC

510K,1/16W 1%
R100
VCC
100K,1/16W
0.5%
U14B
_ 6

R139

17 HENB1

R104

15

100 1/16W

<01-F4,02-B4> RNKPWR

14

HZM6.8FA

R157

BENB2

<01-C3> ID0R
<01-C3> ID1R

<01-C3,02-C4> ODENB

RANKL

BENB1

ID0
ID1

R36 <01-C3,02-D7> EVENB


10K,1/16W

D9

D10

<01-C3,02-C4> BENB0

_ 2

www.denom.com

<01-E3> HENB2L

SUBH

26

VCC

R37
10K,1/16W

EVENB

24 DCLK

FB51
FB52
BLM11A601S

DTRST

<01-C3,02-D7>

VCC

R109
7.5K,
1/16W
0.5%

R126
1K,1/16W
0.5%
VCC

30
32

R32
10K,1/16W
C39
0.1mF

R131
22K, 1/16W

DIK

AAO

AAG

Q10

VCC

R132
1 FN1A4P3
2

11

Q9
BLM11A601S
FN1A4P
FB56

2
<01-F4,02-E6> VDDPWR

R155

VCC

16

Q27
23K1772

R81
100 1/16W

12

<01-E3> HENB1L

VHGND
VHGND

3
1

HZM6.8FA

R154

<01-E3> HENB0L

<01-F7> DSL

100 1/16W
R137

<01-C3,02-D4> DTLD

<01-F7>

100 1/16W

R153

IDATAL
<01-E3>

R80
100 1/16W

R151

DCLK

26 DTRST
D14

R152

1
2

D13

R61
47K,1/16W

11

R138

ID1L

5 HZM27FA

LGND

<01-C3,02-D4>

ID0L

R31
10K,1/16W

11

<01-F3>

R77
100 1/16W

23 VCC

14

R79
100 1/16W

<01-F3>

<01-D3> MCH1R

<01-C3,02-D4> EVENB
R34
10K,1/16W

R35
10K,1/16W

MCH1

11

<01-C3,02-D4> DTRST

VH
VH

Q26
25K1772

Q8
BLM11A601S
FN1A4P
FB53
R60
47K,1/16W

VCC

VCC

2
<01-F4,02-E3> VDDPWR

R28
10K,1/16W

VCC

4
Q25
23K1772

5
6

R30
10K,1/16W

R74
100 1/16W

2
4

R27
10K,1/16W
MCH1L

Q17
FAIL4M

R29
12K,1/10W

Q23
25B1443

SUBHR
<01-D3>

2
3

VHGND
VHGND

HZM27FA
1

R73
100 1/16W

1
2

Q13
FAIL4M

2.7K,
R125
3.9K,1/4W 1/16W

3
1

R95

Q22
25B1443

SUBHL

R26
12K,1/10W

2200mF,35V

LOGIC BOARD 02

J7

C38
0.1mF,50V

0.1mF,50V

C77
VH
VH

5
6

R94
2.7K,
R124
3.9K,1/4W 1/16W

<01-E3>

CNH (for Right Printhead)

J6

C37

2200mF,35V

MCH0L

CNH (for Left Printhead)


C76

<01-E3>

3
VH

VH

<01-E3>

11

31 AAA

180 OHM, 1/4W

<01-F3> AALED

5-40

Part 5: Maintenance

BJC-5000

VM

LOGIC BOARD 03

F1
ICP-N25

<01-F4>

+ C62

C13

Carriage Motor
Driver

VCC
1

0.1mF,50V

VCC

R83
100,
1/16W

IFD[0....7]

CNIF (for Interface)

R169

R161

R165

R162

R164

R163

R160

0.1mF
R166

D2

U5

FCN-684J036-L/U#

<01-E6>

FB32

BLM11A601S

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

D3
3

10 OHM,1/16W
IFD0 R175

Q4
FAIL3M

BLM11A601S

FB50

IFD2 R177

BLM11A601S

FB49

IFD3 R178

2
4

IFD1 R176

R93
1K,
1/16W,
1%

HZM6.8FA

D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8

CRAP
<01-F4>
CRA0
<01-F4>
CRA1
<01-F4>

16
20
17

CRBP
CRB0
CRB1

10
8
9

<01-F4>
<01-F4>
<01-F4>

R41
1.5K,
1/16W,
1%

STB

FB46

4
1

IFD6 R181
IFD7 R182

BLM11A601S

FB45

5
HZM6.8FA

<01-F6>
<01-E6>
<01-F6>

BUSY
ACK
PE

R85
1K,1/16W

FB37

SLCT

<01-F6>

FAULT
SLIN

<01-D7>

R185
FB38

FB39

10 OHM,1/16W
R187
C73
470PF

R188
FB40

R189

AFXT

FB41
C74
470PF
FB42
R84

BLM11A601S

18 +5V
35 +5V PU
19 STB -GND
20 D1-GND
21 D2-GND
22 D3-GND
23 D4-GND
24 D5-GND
25 D6-GND
26 D7-GND
27 D8-GND
28
29 ACK-GND
BUSY-GND
30 INT-GND
33 S-GND
16 S-GND
17 F-GND

HZM6.8FA

BLM11A601S

BLM11A601S

BLM11A601S

BLM11A601S

1K,1/16W
C14

R53 1 OHM,1/4W,1%
R57 1 OHM,1/4W,1%

R52

RC2

SENSE2

GND
GND

GND
GND

1K,1/16W
R55 1 OHM,1/4W,1%

19
18

R4
2K,
1/16W,
1%

LFAP

<01-F5>
LFA0
<01-F5>
LFA1
<01-F6>

LFBP
<01-F6>
LFB0
<01-F6>
<01-F6> LFB1

13
15
11
16
20
17
10
8
9
14

C65
470pF

U9

470pF

R51
56K,
1/16W

VSS
VREF1
VREF2
PHASE
I01
I11

6
7

VS
OUT1A
OUT1B
OUT2A

24
1
2

RC1

23

COMP2

RC2

SENSE2

GND
GND

GND
GND

C80

C81

Paper Feed
Motor
APPROX.
2.7/phase

C82

1000PF 1000PF 1000PF 1000PF

5
22

SENSE1

C79

21

OUT2B
PHASE2
I02
COMP1
I12

R50
56K,
1/16W
12

C66

J3

CON4
LFA+ 1
LFA 2
LFB+ 3
LFB 4

C63
R44
1K, 1/16W
C64

4
R45
3

R48 10HM,1/4W

820PF

R46 10HM,1/4W
R49 10HM,1/4W

820PF

1K, 1/16W
R47 10HM,1/4W

19
18

L6219

HZM6.8FA

10 OHM,
1/16W

OPTIONAL
DO NOT INSTALL
FB43
BLM11A601S

C75
470PF

R72

R168

R167

R170

R171

R172

C84
R173

INT

R174

<01-D7>

0.1mF

D6

R190
<01-E7>

VCC

R54
1.8K,
1/16W,
1%

23

R56 1 OHM,1/4W,1%

820PF

CNLF

VCC

R184

R186
<01-F6>

BLM11A601S

D5

R42

Paper Feed
Motor Driver

C12

10 OHM,1/16W
R183

C11

22

SENSE1

APPROX.10.5 /
phase

L6219

BLM11A601S
FB33
BLM11A601S
FB36

1K,1/16W

1
2
3
4

F2
ICP-N25

ZD12
RD6.8SB

R6

COMP2

6
7

R92
56K,
1/16W

470pF

BLM11A601S

FB44

<01-E7>

BUSY
ACK
PE
SLCT
FAULT
SELIN
AFXT
INT
15 N.C.
34 N.C.

BLM11A601S

FB47

IFD5 R180

STB
C72
470PF

11
10
12
13
32
36
14
31

D4
2

OUT2A

820PF

C36
10 OHM,1/16W
IFD4 R179

CRA+
CRA
CRB+
CRB

21

OUT1B

OUT2B
PHASE2
I02
COMP1
I12

12

BLM11A601S

OUT1A

R58
56K,
1/16W

470pF

CNCR
J2
CON4 Carriage Motor

24

VS

PHASE
I01
I11

RC1

BLM11A601S

FB48

VSS
VREF1
VREF2

14
C15

U5

13
15
11

VCC

3.3K,1/16W

RB4

100mF,35V
C10

Q7
FN1A4P

www.denom.com

IFPWR

VHPWR
C87
1000PF

1K,1/16W

<01-F4>

1000PF
C71

3.3K,1/16W

CNPS

C48

+
100mF, 1000PF
35V

ZD3
RD6.2SB2
VCC

J4

CON8
R88
390 OHM,1/10W

GND
VHPWR
VCCGND
VCC(+5V)
VHGND
VM(+24V)
VHGND
VH(+24V)

FB35
BLM11A601S

R89
3.3K,1/16W

FB34
BLM11A601S

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

ZD1
VM
RD36EB

R86 0OHM,1/16W
R87 0OHM,1/16W

ZD2
VH
RD36EB

5-41

The printing paper contains


70% waste paper.

PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)

CANON INC.

www.denom.com

Vous aimerez peut-être aussi