A few months ago, we learned about how to
use the Input Component Control Codes to test
sensors & switches and such. This article will
revisit how to use the diagnostics and we'll list
the Output Component Control codes (for testing
motors, solenoids, clutches, etc.)
The
Service Manual tells how to get into the "UI"
(User Interface) Diagnostics from the Control
Console, and you can also read about how to get to
the Component Control screen. Unfortunately the
service manual stops short of including a list of
which codes do what. If you happen to be blessed
with access to one of the PWS's (Portable Work
Stations) with this machine's diagnostic program
on it, and you went into the Component Control
screen, you would be treated to a full list of
codes to scroll through (complete with
descriptions). Without that fancy PWS, you need to
know the codes to be able to test anything.
We'd better review how to get into
Diagnostics. The procedure for entering UI
Diagnostic Mode varies by model. For
DC240/242/250/252/260: Hold down the '0' button
for 5 full seconds and then, while still holding
the '0', press 'Start'. A prompt for a password
will show up (the 'CE Access Number' screen). Use
the default password '6789' followed by 'Confirm'.
For most WC-7655/7665/7675's (some early ones
work like the DC250 above; also probably true for
the 7755/7765/7775): Hold down together '*', '#',
& 'Stop' until the password prompt shows up. Then
use the '6789' default password followed by
'Confirm'. Next press the 'Log-in / Log-out'
button.
Once you're in UI Diagnostic Mode,
choose 'System Settings', then choose 'Common
Settings', followed by 'Maintenance /
Diagnostics'. Scroll down and choose 'IO Check'
and finally, select 'Component Control'.
From the Component Control screen, you'll enter
the 'Chain' (the first 3 digits of the code)
followed by the 'Function' (the second 3 digits of
the code). Press 'Start' to activate the test. For
the Output Component Tests, you will be able to
see on-screen the status of the component (H for
high or L for low)… you will watch the component
to see if it actuates or if it runs. Most
components time out after a few seconds. Press
'Start' again to run it some more. Press the
'Stop' button to stop the current test. When
you're done, press 'Close' to leave the Component
Control screen.
Below is a list of the Output
Component Codes. The list is followed by a quick
run-down of what some of the acronyms stand for.
Output Component Codes:

Acronym
interpretations:
BCR = Bias Charge Roll (from
color drum cartridge)
BTR = Bias Transfer Roll
CC = charge Corona (on black drum cartridge)
CCD = Charge Coupled Device
CVT = Constant
Velocity Transport
DADF = Duplexing Automatic
Document Feeder
HCF = High Capacity Feeder
IBT = Image Belt Transfer
IIT = Image Input
Terminal (scanning section of machine)
IOT =
Image Output Terminal (printing section of
machine)
IPS = Image Processing System
J-
tra = 'J' Transport
MOB = Marks On Belt
MSI
= Multiple Size Input (Bypass Tray)
OCT =
Oscillating Catch Tray
V-tra = Vertical
Transport
That about wraps up the Output
Components. Eventually we'll need to revisit this
series yet again to offer up the NVM (Non Volatile
Memory) settings.
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