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ST-206/S-205
SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
GENERAL, MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
1. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-1
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-3
3. CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-4
4. DRIVE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-5
5. OUTLINE OF OPERATION IN EACH MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-6
5-1. Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-6
5-2. Non-Sort Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-6
5-3. Sort Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-8
5-4. Group Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-10
5-5. Sort Staple Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-11
5-6. Manual Staple Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-12
5-7. Hole Punch Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-13
5-8. Bin Movement After the End of Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-14
6. OPERATION OF EACH MECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-15
6-1. Paper Transport Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-15
6-2. Punch Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-19
6-3. Paper Aligning Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-24
6-4. Bin Moving Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-28
6-5. Paper Clamping Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-34
6-6. Paper Detection at Stapling Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-42
6-7. Stapling Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-43
6-8. Sorter Set Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-55
6-9. Bin Empty Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-56
7. S-205: OPERATION IN EACH MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-57
7-1. Non-Sort Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-57
7-2. Sort Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-58
7-3. Group Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-59
8. ST-206: OPERATION IN EACH MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-60
8-1. Non-Sort Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-60
8-2. Sort Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-62
8-3. Group Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-64
8-4. Sort Staple Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-66
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CONTENTS
SWITCHES ON PWB, TEST MODE
1. SWITCHES ON PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1
2. TEST MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-2
DIS/REASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT
1. DIS/REASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
1-1. Removal of the External Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
1-2. Removal of the Punch Trash Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
1-3. Removal of the Punch Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
1-4. Removal of Bin Moving Motor M1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
1-5. Removal of the Staple Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
1-6. Removal of the Paper Clamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
1-7. Removal of the Bins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5
2. ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-8
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. MISFEED DETECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-1
1-1. Misfeed Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-1
1-2. Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-1
2. MALFUNCTION DETECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-3
2-1. Malfunction Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-3
2-2. Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-5
◆ ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
◆ ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
◆ ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LAYOUT
◆ FUNCTIONS OF SENSORS/SWITCHES
◆ CONNECTORS LAYOUT
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GENERAL,
MECHANICAL/
ELECTRICAL
1 SPECIFICATIONS
Type : 20-Moving-Bin Sorter (S-205)
20-Moving-Bin Sorter with Automatic Stapler (ST-206)
Installation : Freestanding
Bins : Non-Sort Bin + 20 Sort Bins
Modes : Non-Sort
Sort
Group,
Sort Staple
Manual Staple ST-206 only
Hole Punch
(with Non-Sort/Sort/Group/Sort Staple)
In the Non-Sort Mode

Copy Medium : Plain paper weighing 60 to 90 g/m 2 or 16 to 24 lbs.,
translucent paper, transparencies, heavy paper (91 to
157 g/m2 or 25 to 41 lbs.)
Size : A5 lengthwise to A3, 5-1/2" × 8-1/2" to 11" × 17"
Max. Capacity : Plain paper (80 g/m2 or 22 lbs.): 50 sheets per Bin
Plain paper (80 g/m2 or 22 lbs.): Total: 1050 sheets or
Plain paper (80 g/m2 or 22 lb.): Total: 600 sheets ∗
∗1050 sheets: only with A4,
∗1050 sheets: 8-1/2" × 11" or smaller
600 sheets: with sizes greater
600 sheets: than A4, 8-1/2" × 11"
: Transparencies: 10 (max. size: A4 or 8-1/2" × 11")
: Other special paper: 10
In the Sort/Group/Sort Staple Mode
Sort/Group Mode Sort Staple Mode

Copy Medium Plain paper weighing 60 to 80 g/m 2 16 to 22 lbs.
A5 lengthwise to A3, A4 to A3, 8-1/2" × 11" to
Size
5-1/2" × 8-1/2" to 11" × 17" 11" × 17"
50 sheets of 80 g/m2 or 22 lbs. paper per Bin
Max. Capacity
Total: 1000 sheets or 600 sheets ∗
∗1000 sheets (50 × 20 Bins): only with A4, 8-1/2" × 11" or smaller
600 sheets (50 × 12 Bins to 30 × 20 Bins): with sizes greater than A4, 8-1/2" × 11"
2
No. of Copies That Can be Stapled: 2 to 50 copies of 80 g/m or 22 lbs. paper
M-1
In the Hole Punch Mode
Size : A4 crosswise or A3, 11" × 8-1/2" crosswise or 11" × 17"
No. of Holes : 3 for Inch Area
2 or 4 for Metric Area
Power Requirement : DC24 V (supplied from copier)
Power Consumption : 72 W or less
Dimensions : Width - 425 mm or 16-3/4"
Depth - 605 mm or 23-3/4"
Height - 960 mm or 37-3/4"
Weight : S-205 - 39.5 kg or 87 lbs. (excl. Mounting Bracket)
ST-206 - 44.5 kg or 98 lbs. (excl. Mounting Bracket)
Environmental : Same as copier
Requirements
M-2
2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2
4
5
1 2
12 7
8
9
10
11
∗1. Stapler Cover 7. Right Door

2. Sorter Lock Lever ∗8. Punch Trash Guide
3. Sorter Lock Release Lever ∗9. Puncn Trash Box
4. Entrance Guide 10. Lower Right Cover
5. Hookup Connector ∗11. Stapler Knob
6. Sorter Set Detector ∗12. Stapler Knob Coupling
∗ST-206 Only
M-3
3 CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW
4
3
7 6
8
10
2 9
12
11
13
1 14
15
16
18 17
1. Sort (1st to 20th) Bin ∗10. Punch Unit

2. Non-Sort Bin ∗11. Punch Trash Guide
3. Spiral Cam 12. Clutch Roller
4. Bin Empty Sensor LED Board 13. Sort Exit Sensor PC2
PWB-B 14. Exit Roller
5. Bin Upper Limit Interlock ∗15. Punch Trash Box
Switch S1 16. Bin Lower Limit Interlock
6. Entrance Roller Switch S2
7. Punch Registration Sensor 17. Bin Empty Sensor PQ Board
PC11 PWB-C
8. Sorter Lock Lever 18. Bin Lower Limit Position
9. Registration Roller Sensor PC4
∗ST-206 Only
M-4
4 DRIVE SYSTEM
P6∗
P4 P5
Belt 3
P3
Belt 2
∗Belt 4
GP2
P2
Roll
Belt 1 G2
P1
GP1 GP3
G1
G5
G6
Belt 5
G4
G3
P8
P11 P9 ∗
Belt 6 ∗
∗P10
P7∗
∗ST-206 Only
Symbol Length Gear/Pulley: Pulley:
Symbol Symbol
No. of Teeth No. of Teeth
Belt 1 522 mm
G1 31 P1 28
Belt 2 264 mm
G2 19 P2 28
Belt 3 224 mm
G3 50 P3 28
Belt 4 1707 mm
G4 50 P4 14
Belt 5 1050 mm
G5 36 P5 72
Belt 6 162 mm
G6 72 P6 22
GP1 31/28 P7 22
GP2 20/15 P8 24
GP3 44/33 P9 22
P10 22
P11 24
M-5
5 OUTLINE OF OPERATION IN EACH MODE
5-1. Initial Operation
When the Sorter Set Switch (S3) is turned ON for the first time after the
Power Switch of the copier has been turned ON, the following operations are
performed in sequence. Note that the S-205 carries out only steps ➀ and ➄.
➀ Transport Section drive check (for details, see page M-17.)
➁ Paper Aligning Bar home position detection
(for details, see page M-25.)
➂ Paper Clamp Unit home position check
* When the Unit is not at the home position, home position detecting
operation is performed. (For details, see page M-38.)
➃ Stapler home position check
* When the Stapler is not at the home position, home position
detecting operation is performed. (For details, see page M-46.)
➄ Bin reference position detection (for details, see page M-31.)
5-2. Non-Sort Mode

Without being sorted or grouped, all copies are ejected onto the Non-Sort
Bin. Note that if the number of copies has exceeded the capacity of the Bin
(50 copies) and there are no copies in the Sort Bins (the 1st and subsequent
Bins), the Bins are moved to locate the next Bin at the copy receiving
position in sequence, i.e. 1st Bin, 2nd Bin.....
Example: When the number of copies set to be made is 80
Copies
Bin
Ejected
Non-Sort Bin 50
1st Bin 30
M-6
Outline of Operation
number of copies set Ejection from the copier
Transport in the Sorter

Repeated for the
Ejected to the Non-Sort Bin

to be made
Bin capacity exceeded
Paper alignment … ST-206 Bin movement

… only
End of Operation Paper alignment
M-7
5-3. Sort Mode
● Multiple copies made from each original are sorted and ejected into the
Sort Bins. At this time, the copies are sorted in two directions. Those
corresponding to the originals of odd pages are sorted in the direction
from the 1st to 20th Bins (the Bins move up) and those corresponding to
the originals of even pages are sorted in the direction from the 20th to 1st
Bins (the Bins move down).
Example: When 20 copies have been set to be made from each of 3 originals
Moving direction of
the Bins for the 1st
and 3rd originals
1st Bin 20th Bin
20th Bin Moving direction

of the Bins for the
2nd original
● If 50 copies has been loaded in each of the corresponding Bins, the

"Remove all the copies from the Sorter bins" message is displayed and
copying is disabled. However, when the 11th and subsequent Bins are not
being used (the number of copies set to be made is 10 or less), the copier
does not display the above message and goes into the Auto Dual Mode.
In this mode, sorting is resumed from the 11th Bin and the operation
continues until the capacity of the Bin is exceeded again or copying ends.
Copies
Bin Original
Ejected
1st
2nd 1st to 50th 50
3rd
11th
12th 51st to 60th 10
13th
M-8
● When the number of copies set to be made is 21 or more in the Sort
Mode, pressing the Start Key causes the total set number of copies to
change to "20" and the Sort Mode to be executed.
● If the copy paper size is larger than A4 (including the Mixed Original
Detection Mode), the feeding of the 600th copy paper causes the
"Remove all the copies from the Sorter bins" message to be displayed.
Note that if all the set number of copies has not yet been made from any
of the originals, the above message is displayed after all the set number
of copies has been made from that original.
Example: When 19 copies of B4 size have been set to be made from each of
33 originals
When the copying (19 copies) of the 32nd original is over,

"Remove all the copies from the Sorter bins" is displayed (the total
number of copies: 608).
Ejection from the copier

Repeated for the number of

copies set to be made
After ejection of the

Ejection into the Sort Bin final paper
Bin movement Paper alignment
… ST-206 End of Operation

Paper alignment … only
M-9
5-4. Group Mode
● Copies made are grouped and ejected into the Sort Bins in the order of
the originals. When the number of copies set to be made is more than 50,
the 51st and subsequent copies are ejected into the next Bin.
Copies
Bin Original
Ejected
1st 50
1st
2nd 10
3rd 50
2nd
4th 10
● If the copy paper size is larger than A4 (including the Mixed Original
Detection Mode), the feeding of the 600th copy paper causes the
"Remove all the copies from the Sorter bins" message to be displayed.

number of copies set

Repeated for the
When all copies have

Ejection into the Sort Bin been made from one
to be made
original
… ST-206
Paper alignment … only Bin movement
End of Operation Paper alignment
M-10
5-5. Sort Staple Mode (ST-206 only)
● After copies made from each original are sorted and ejected into the Sort
Bins (ejected as in the Sort Mode), the copies loaded in the Bins are
stapled automatically.
● If put into the Auto Dual Mode during the copy operation, the copier
cancels stapling and goes into the Sort Mode.
● Stapling starts at the Bin which received the last copy. Since the stapling
position is one step higher than the copy receiving position, stapling starts
after the Bin which received the last copy is moved one step higher.
Stapling Bin
position
Staple unit position
Paper ejected
Paper receiving position
Ejection from the
copier
Transport in the
Repeated for the number of
Sorter
copies set to be made
Ejection into the

Sort Bin After ejection of the
last copy
Bin movement Paper alignment
Paper alignment Movement of the

Bin one step higher
number of Bins in use
Clamping
Repeated for the
Stapling After end of the last

stapling
Bin movement End of Operation
M-11
● If copying is started in the Sort Staple Mode, stapling is disabled (copy
cycle is performed) when:
➀ Copies are in the Bins at power-on;
➁ The copies stapled are left in the Bins;
➂ Sheets of paper have been inserted from outside the Sorter;
➃ There is only one copy in the Bin after the end of ejection;
➄ The copies ejected are different in crosswise length; or
➅ Copies made were not transferred to the stapling position due to
misclamping, etc. (Stapling of copies in the next Bin is started.)
5-6. Manual Staple Mode (ST-206 only)

In the Manual Staple Mode, either of the following operations may be
performed:
• At the end of copying in the Sort or Group Mode, press the Manual Staple
Key on the copier Control Panel to staple two or more copies ejected into
the Bin. (The stapling operation and stapling disable conditions are the
same as in the Sort Staple Mode.).
• When there are no copies made in the Bins, load sheets of paper into the
1st Bin from outside the Sorter and press the Manual Staple Key on the
copier Control Panel to staple the sheets of paper. At this time, paper
alignment is not made.
Operation
Press the Manual Staple Key on the copier Control Panel.
Bins are moved to locate the 2nd ... The 1st Bin moves
Bin at the copy receiving position. ... to one step above
... the copy receiving
... position.
Clamping
Stapling
End of Operation
The copies made are not stapled if they are not transferred to the stapling
position due to misclamping, etc.
M-12
5-7. Hole Punch Mode (ST-206 only)
● A copy being transported in the Sorter is stopped instantaneously and
punched automatically before it is ejected into the corresponding Bin. The
Hole Punch Mode may be activated in any of the Finishing Modes
(Non-Sort, Sort, Group and Sort Staple).
* The transport of a copy is stopped so long as it does not affect the
copying speed of the copier.
Copy being transported is stopped instantaneously.
Trailing edge of the copy is punched.
The copy is transported and ejected into the Bin.
● When the paper size selected is other than A4 crosswise, A3, 11" × 8-1/2"
crosswise and 11" × 17", the Hole Punch Mode is not accepted. Also, the
Hole Punch Mode cannot be used with the Mixed Original Detection Mode
(copying is disabled).
● To avoid scattering, punch trash is guided through the Punch Trash Guide
down into the Punch Trash Box.
Punching Section
Punch Trash Guide
Punch Trash Box
M-13
5-8. Bin Movement after the End of Copying
If the 1st Bin is not in the copy receiving position at the end of copying, the
Bins are moved to locate the 1st Bin at the copy receiving position 2
seconds after the copies made have been removed from the Bins, thereby
preparing for the next copying operation. This Bin movement is performed
under "Bin Moving Control" (for details, see page M-31).
M-14
6 OPERATION OF EACH MECHANISM
6-1. Paper Transport Mechanism
● Paper Transport Path
A sheet of paper entering the Sorter from the copier is transported by the
Rollers driven by the Transport Motor (M5) and is ejected into the
corresponding Bin. At this time, the Punch Registration Sensor (PC11)
and Sort Exit Sensor (PC2) are unblocked ( H ) by the leading edge of
the paper in sequence, and blocked ( L ) when the trailing edge passes
them. The transport path of the paper remains the same as shown below
independent of the mode selected.
Paper entry
PC11
Registration Rollers Entrance Rollers
Clutch Rollers
PC2
Paper ejection
Exit Rollers
Drive Section Viewed from the Machine Rear
*ST-206 only
Entrance Roller Drive
M5
Registration Roller Drive
CL1∗
Clutch Roller Drive
Exit Roller Drive Torque Limiter∗
M-15
● Control of the Transport Motor (M5)
The DC motor used as the Transport Motor (M5) is energized and
deenergized under the control of the output from IC1A-pin 3. M5 only
turns in one direction.
IC1A-5 M5
L Energized
H Deenergized
The speed of M5 is controlled by the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

system. (In the PWM system, the width of a voltage pulse applied to the
motor is changed to control the motor speed.)
Also, the Transport Motor Pulse Sensor (PC9) is fitted to the pulse disc of
M5 to detect the motor speed according to the cycle of a pulse signal into
which the number of revolutions of the motor shaft has been converted.
The drive pulse applied to the motor is controlled in accordance with the
output signal from PC9 to keep the speed of M5 constant.
PC9
M5
● Timing of energizing/deenergizing M5
• When the scan of the first copy is started on the copier, M5 is energized.
• 380ms after the Sort Exit Sensor (PC2) is blocked ( L ) by the passage
of the trailing edge of the last sheet of paper, M5 is deenergized.
M-16
● Confirmation of Transport Section drive in the initial operation
When the Sorter Set Switch (S3) is turned ON for the first time after the
Power Switch of the copier has been turned ON, the Transport Motor (M5)
is run at a given speed for a given period of time to check the motor
speed according to the pulse output from the Transport Motor Pulse
Sensor (PC9). The checking operation differs between the S-205 and
ST-206 because of the absence/presence of the Punch Unit.
= S-205 =
M5 is energized by a given drive pulse (approx. 50% of the maximum

applied voltage).
In about 600ms
The motor speed ➀ is then checked for 100ms.∗
M5 is deenergized.
∗ If ➀ is less than the given value, malfunction detection code "C0b00" or

"C0b01" (page T-3) is displayed.
= ST-206 =
M5 is energized by a given drive pulse (approx. 50% of the maximum

applied voltage).
In about 600ms
The motor speed ➀ is then checked for 100ms and stored into memory∗.
The Punch Solenoid (SL2) is activated and the 100ms motor speed ➁ is
again checked and stored into memory.
In 150ms
M5 is deenergized. ➀ is compared with ➁∗∗.
∗ If ➀ is less than the given value, malfunction detection code "C0b00" or
"C0b01" (page T-3) is displayed.
** If the difference between ➀ and ➁ is more than the given value,
∗∗ malfunction detection code "C0b70" (page T-4) is displayed.
M-17
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M-18
6-2. Punch Mechanism (ST-206 only)
● A copy being transported in the Sorter is stopped instantaneously and
punched by the Punch Unit.
● Paper transport stop mechanism
Causes the paper being transported to be instantaneously stopped at the
punching position.
Operation
A copy is transferred into the Sorter and its trailing edge passes the Punch
Registration Sensor (PC11).
The Punch Registration Clutch (CL1) is activated.

= When normally-closed CL1 is activated, the drive force of the Transport
Motor is not transmitted to the Clutch Rollers, stopping the transport of the
paper at the position of the Clutch Rollers. However, the trailing edge of
the paper is still transported by the Registration Rollers, causing the paper
to form a loop between the Registration Rollers and Clutch Rollers. When
the trailing edge of the paper leaves the nip of the Registration Rollers, the
strength of the paper itself and the elasticity of the loop cause the trailing
edge of the paper to be pressed against the nip of the Registration Rollers
and located at the punching position.
The Punch Unit punches the trailing edge of the paper.
CL1 is deactivated to transmit the drive force to the Clutch Rollers, thereby
transporting the paper and ejecting it into the corresponding Bin.
Note: For A3L or 11" × 17" size paper, its leading edge has already
passed the nip of the Exit Rollers when CL1 is activated. Hence, the
Torque Limiter is fitted to the Exit Roller Drive Gear to prevent the
Exit Rollers from idling.
PC11
Entrance Rollers
Machine rear
Punch Unit
Registration Rollers
Punching position
CL1
Paper
Clutch Rollers
Exit Rollers
Torque Limiter
M-19
● Description of the Punch Unit
The Punch Unit consists of Guides A, B, Punch Bars, Eccentric Cams,
Drive Shaft, 1-Revolution Clutch, Punch Solenoid (SL2) and Gear C.
Guide A
Punch Bars
Guide B
Gear C
Drive Shaft
Eccentric Cam
Drive Shaft
1-Revolution
Clutch Punch Bar
Guide A
Pitch Ring SL2
Guide B
M-20
● Drive of the Punch Unit
When the Transport Motor (M5) turns, Gear C of the Punch Unit is turned
via the Punch Unit Drive Gear (G2). However, since the 1-Revolution
Clutch is locked by the Punch Solenoid (SL2) which is normally
deactivated, the motor rotation is not transmitted to the Drive Shaft.
(The engaged gap between Gear C and G2 is determined by the Pitch
Rings.)
M5
Punch Unit Drive
Gear (G2)
Drive Shaft
1-Revolution
Clutch
SL2 Gear C
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Pitch Rings
When SL2 is activated, the 1-Revolution Clutch is unlocked to transmit
the rotation of Gear C to the Drive Shaft, turning the Drive Shaft. (SL2 is
activated instantaneously. When the 1- Revolution Clutch turns one turn,
it is locked again to stop the Drive Shaft.)
When the Drive Shaft turns one turn, the Punch Bars are pushed by the
Eccentric Cams and move forward and back once horizontally to punch
the paper.
Drive Shaft Punch Bar
Paper
Eccentric Cam
SL2
M-21
● Description of Punching Operation
The Punch Registration Sensor (PC11) is unblocked ( H ) by the

Repeated for the number of copies set to be made
leading edge of the paper ejected by the copier.
PC11 is blocked ( L ) when the trailing edge of the paper passes it.
In 125ms
The Punch Registration Clutch (CL1) is activated.
(The Clutch Rollers stop turning to stop the paper at the punching
position.)
In 130ms
The Punch Solenoid (SL2) is activated.
(The Punch Unit is driven to punch the paper.)
In 62ms
SL2 is deactivated.
(Stops the Punch Unit.)
In the single copy mode or when the
paper punched is the last one, the
operation proceeds to ➀
(where CL1 operation is checked).
In 390ms
CL1 is deactivated.
(The transport of the paper is resumed and the paper is ejected into
the corresponding Bin.)
(CL1 operation check)

➀
A4 crosswise or A3 or 11" × 17"
11" × 8-1/2" crosswise
In 390ms In 2497ms ∗
CL1 is deactivated. CL1 is deactivated.
(The transport of the paper (The transport of the paper is resumed and
is resumed.) the paper is ejected into the corresponding
Bin.)
The Sort Exit Sensor (PC2) is unblocked ( H ) by the leading edge of the
paper.
CL1 is activated.
In 2353ms∗
CL1 is deactivated and the paper is ejected into the corresponding Bin.
∗ If PC2 is blocked ( L ) during this period, malfunction code "C0b71" (page

T-4) is displayed to indicate that the CL1 operation is faulty (the Clutch
Rollers do not stop).
M-22
4427C02MAA
M-23
6-3. Paper Aligning Mechanism (ST-206 only)
● The Paper Aligning Mechanism presses the copies fed into the Bins up
against the Aligning Reference Plate so that they can be aligned in the
crosswise direction. This mechanism will operate only with B5
Lengthwise, 8" × 10" Lengthwise or greater size.
● The copies are aligned by the Paper Aligning Bar which is moved by
Paper Aligning Motor M3 turning forward or backward. The movement of
the Paper Aligning Bar differs depending on the paper size.
Paper Aligning Home
Position Sensor PC5
Spiral Shaft
M3 Turning
Backward
M3 Turning
Forward
Aligning
M3 Reference
Plate
Paper Aligning
Bar Spiral Shaft 4427M020AA
● Paper Aligning Motor M3

Paper Aligning Motor M3 is a two-phase stepping motor. The output
pulses from pins 12 to 15 of IC1A are applied via IC9A and IC8A to M3 to
control the direction and distance of movement of the Paper Aligning Bar.
Each output pulse from IC1A turns M3 one angular increment, or a step,
which is 7.5°. This is equivalent in the movement of the Paper Aligning
Bar to approx. 0.3 mm. The number of output pulses from IC1A therefore
controls the distance of movement of the Paper Aligning Bar. The output
sequence of pulse signals (steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 or steps 4, 3, 2, and 1), on
the other hand, determines the direction of rotation of M3.
Step
IC1A (Pin No.)
1 2 3 4
12 L L H H
13 H H L L
14 H L L H
15 L H H L
Output Sequence M3 Turning Forward

M3 Turning Backward
M-24
● Paper Aligning Bar Home Position Detection
The home position of the Paper Aligning Bar is where the Light Blocking
Plate fitted to the Paper Aligning Bar has just blocked Paper Aligning
Home Position Sensor PC5 ( L ). This position serves as the reference
point, based on which the number of output pulses from IC1A is
calculated for different paper sizes.
Operation When Paper Aligning Bar is Detected at its Home Position

➀ M3 is turned backward until
Paper Aligning Bar PC5 is blocked.
Home Position
PC5: PC5:
Blocked Unblocked When PC5 is ➁ M3 is turned forward until
1
unblocked PC5 is unblocked.
( H ):
2
➂ M3 is turned backward by one
pulse until PC5 is blocked, at
3
which time M3 is
deenergized. (See NOTE
Rear of ST-206
below.)
1 Step 1 Step
➀ M3 is turned forward until
1
PC5 is unblocked.
2 When PC5 is
blocked ➁ M3 is turned backward by one
( L ):
pulse until PC5 is blocked, at
which time M3 is
M3 Turning deenergized. (See NOTE
Forward below.)
M3 Turning
Backward
4428F06MCA
NOTE: CPU checks whether PC5 is blocked or unblocked each time M3 is

energized for one pulse.
The home position of the Paper Aligning Bar is detected under any of the
following timings:
• When Sorter Set Switch S3 is turned ON.
• At the end of each mode (when the last copy has been aligned).
M-25
● Outline of Paper Aligning Bar Operation
Home Position
…… The Bar is located near, but not in contact

Standby Position
with, the copy. (See NOTE below.)
…… The Bar presses the copy up against the

Aligning Position
Aligning Reference Plate. (See NOTE below.)
➀
➁
Home Position
NOTE: Varies for different paper sizes.
➀ During a multi-copy cycle, the Paper Aligning Bar repeatedly

moves between the standby and aligning position until it
completes aligning the last copy.
➁ The Paper Aligning Bar returns to the home position when it
has completed aligning the last copy.
● Number of Pulses (Paper Aligning Bar Movement) for Different Paper

Sizes
Predetermined No. of Pulses
Paper Size From Home to From Standby to
Standby Position Aligning Position
A3 0 61
11" × 17" 56 61
8-1/2" × 11"L 259 61
A4L 278 61
L: Lengthwise
M-26
● Aligning Operation
Paper Aligning Bar at home position
60 msec. after Sort Exit Sensor PC2 has
been unblocked ( H ) as the leading edge
of the copy fed out of the copier reaches it
Paper Aligning Motor M3 turns forward for the predetermined number of
pulses corresponding to the paper size, thereby moving the Paper Aligning
Bar to the standby position.
430 msec. after PC2 has been blocked

( L ) as the trailing edge of the copy
moves past it
M3 turns forward for the predetermined number of pulses (61), which
moves the Paper Aligning Bar to the aligning position to align the copy.
80 msec. later
In a single-copy cycle or at the end
In a multi-copy cycle
of aligning the last copy
M3 turns backward for the M3 turns backward and the Paper
predetermined number of pulses Aligning Bar is detected at its home
(61) to return the Paper Aligning position.
4427C03MAA
M-27
6-4. Bin Moving Mechanism
● The Non-Sort Bin and Sort Bins (1st to 20th Bins) are held by the grooves
of the Side Plate and the channels of the Spiral Cams. When the Bin
Moving Motor (M1) turns the Spiral Cams one turn, all the Bins move one
step up or down (depending on the direction of Spiral Cam rotation)
simultaneously along the channels of the Spiral Cams.
Bin Upper Limit

Interlock Switch (S1)
Non-Sort Bin
Sort Bins
(1st to 20th Bins)
Bin Lower Limit

M1
Bin Lower Limit

Position Sensor
(PC4)
M-28
Bin Upper Limit
Spiral Cam (Rear)
Spiral Cam (Front)
Bin Lower Limit

Bin Lower Limit

Position Sensor (PC4)
M1
Bins up
Bins down
Drive Transmission Belt Bin Positioning

Sensor (PC3)
Bin Support Unit
● Description of the Bin Moving Motor (M1)

A DC motor is used as the Bin Moving Motor (M1). The
energization/deenergization and rotation direction of M1 is under the
control of the outputs of IC1A-pins 5, 6 entered into the motor via IC9A.
IC1A-5 IC1A-6 Direction of M1 Rotation
L L Forward rotation (Bins move up)
L H Reverse rotation (Bins move down)
H — Stop
When M1 runs at maximum speed, the Bins oscillate greatly during

movement, making operating noise. Hence, the PWM system is used to
control the speed of M1 to reduce the oscillation and noise during Bin
movement. Also, containing a revolution detector, M1 outputs a pulse to
IC1A-pin 73 when the motor turns. IC1A detects the M1 speed according
to the cycle of the pulses entered.
M-29
● Bin Support Unit ..... Auxiliary Bin Moving Mechanism
As more copies are ejected onto the Bins, the load during the upward
movement of the Bins increases. To ensure that the Bins move smoothly
if the number of copies increases, the Auxiliary Bin Moving Mechanism
using a Recoil Spring is installed.
The upper end of the Recoil Spring is secured to the top of the Support
Unit and its lower end is hooked at the Gear. This Gear is coupled with
the Gear of the front Spiral Cam and is set to wind up the Recoil Spring
when the Spiral Cam turns counterclockwise (the Bins move down).
Therefore, when the Non-Sort Bin is in the copy receiving position, the
Recoil Spring is wound tightly. The recoil force of this tightly wound Recoil
Spring supports the load when the Bins move up.
Also, when the Bins move down (the Spiral Cam turns counterclockwise),
the recoil force of the Recoil Spring increases the movement load to
brake the Bins (especially when the number of copies is large).
Downward Bin movement
Upward Bin movement
Bin Support Unit
Recoil Spring Spiral Cam (front)
Wind
Unwind/Recoil
M-30
● Bin Reference Position Detection
The reference position of the Bins is where the 1st Bin is located to
receive copies fed out of the copier. Movement of each Bin is controlled
with this position as the reference. The Bin reference position is detected
by Bin Positioning Sensor PC3 and Bin Lower Limit Position Sensor PC4.
PC3 is blocked ( L ) and unblocked ( H ) by a Light Blocking Plate which
turns in phase with the Spiral Cam. It is unblocked when any of the Bins is
located to receive the copy. PC4 is normally kept blocked ( L ) by a Light
Blocking Plate. However, when the Non-Sort Bin is located lower than the
level to receive the copy, the 20th Bin pushes the Light Blocking Plate,
which unblocks PC4 ( H ).
Spiral Cam
(Front)
PC3
Light Blocking PC4 20th Bin
Plate 4427M024AA Light Blocking Plate 4427M025AA
Operation of Bin Reference Position Detection

➀ M1 is turned backward
until PC4 is unblocked.
➁ M1 is turned forward and

is deenergized as soon
as PC3 is unblocked for
the second time. (This is
where the 1st Bin
4427T11MCA receives the copy.)
The Bin reference position is detected under the following timing:
• Sorter Set Switch S3 is turned ON for the first time after the Power
Switch of the copier has been turned ON.
● Bin Moving Control

After the Bin reference position is detected, at which time the 1st Bin is
located to receive the copy, movement of the Bins is controlled by the
direction of M1 rotation and the number of times PC3 is blocked and
unblocked.
4427T12MCA
M-31
● Bin Upper Limit Interlock Switch S1 and Bin Lower Limit Interlock
Switch S2
For a mechanical or electrical failure, Bin Moving Motor M1 can keep on
turning even when it should remain stationary. Bin Upper Limit Interlock
Switch S1 and Bin Lower Limit Interlock Switch S2 are installed to shut
down the DC24V power supply to M1, thereby bringing it to a stop if such
trouble occurs.
Bin Upper Limit Interlock Switch S1
Actuator If, during the upward motion of the Bins,

the Bins continue moving upward above
the upper limit position (which is where
the 20th Bin is located at the stapling Bin
position), the Actuator is swung by the
Non-Sort Bin as shown on the left,
actuating S1 to cut off the power supply
Non-Sort to M1.
Bin
S1 4427M026AA
Bin Lower Limit Interlock Switch S2
S2 If, during the downward motion of the

Bins, the Bins continue moving
downward, having moved past the level
which unblocks Bin Lower Limit Position
Sensor PC4, the Light Blocking Plate of
PC4 actuates S2 as shown on the left,
thus shutting down the power supply to
M1.
20th Bin
PC4
Light Blocking 4427M027AA
Plate
M-32
4427C04MAA
M-33
6-5. Paper Clamping Mechanism (ST-206 only)
● The Clamping Mechanism moves copies on the corresponding Bin to the
stapling position before the start of stapling, and returns them into the Bin
after the end of stapling.
● To perform the clamping operation, the Paper Clamp Motor (M2) turns to
move the Paper Clamp Unit and Paper Aligning Reference Plate. The
Paper Clamp Solenoid (SL1) is activated or deactivated to clamp or
unclamp the copies.
Paper Clamp Unit
Paper Clamp Frame
Paper Clamp Paper

Home Aligning
Position Reference
Sensor (PC7) Plate
M2
SL1
M-34
● Outline of clamping operation
The Paper Clamp Unit and Paper Aligning

Reference Plate are at their home positions.
The Paper Clamp Unit moves to the clamping

position.
Copies in the Bin are clamped.

Reference Plate move to the stapling position.
At the end of stapling
The copies are unclamped.

Reference Plate return to their home positions.
* After the end of stapling, the copies are returned into the Bin by the Paper
Aligning Reference Plate.
● Description of the Paper Clamp Motor (M2)

The DC motor used as the Paper Clamp Motor (M2) is energized and
deenergized under the control of the output from IC1A-pin 17. M2 turns
only in one direction.
IC1A-17 M2
L Energized
H Deenergized
M-35
● Moving mechanism of the Paper Clamp Unit and Paper Aligning
Reference Plate
The Paper Clamp Unit and Paper Aligning Reference Plate are each held
by four rolls, which move under the guidance of the rails provided on the
Paper Clamp Frame. Also, the Paper Clamp Unit and Paper Aligning
Reference Plate are each fitted with the Cam Slider, which links with the
Paper Clamp Motor (M2) via the Cam. When M2 turns the Cams one turn:
• The Paper Clamp Unit moves from the home position to the clamping
position to the stapling position to the home position.
• The Paper Aligning Reference Plate moves from the home position to
the stapling position to the home position.
Because of the shapes of the corresponding Cam Sliders, the Paper

Clamp Unit keeps moving in time with the rotation of the Cam, but the
Paper Aligning Reference Plate remains still while the Cam moves
through area A of the Cam Slider (while the Paper Clamp Unit moves
from the home position to the clamping position).
Rolls Paper Clamp Unit
Paper Clamp Frame

Paper Clamp Unit
Drive Cam
Cam
Slider
M2
Rolls
➀ Cam Slider
➂
➀
➂
➁
➁
M-36
Paper Aligning
Paper Clamp Frame
Reference Plate
Paper Aligning Reference

Plate Drive Cam
M2
A
B C
M-37
● Detection of Paper Clamp Unit position
The home position of the Paper Clamp Unit is the midway point in the
movement of the Paper Clamp Unit from the stapling position to the
clamping position. This position is detected by the Paper Clamp Home
Position Sensor (PC7). PC7 detects the position when it is blocked ( L )
by portion A of the Paper Clamp Unit. However, since PC7 is also blocked
midway through the movement of the Paper Clamp Unit from the clamping
position to the stapling position, the Paper Clamp Positioning Sensor
(PC6) is used with PC7 to detect the home position. PC6 is blocked ( L )
and unblocked ( H ) by the semi-circular Blocking Plate which is
synchronized with the rotation of the Cam and detects the clamping
position and stapling position on the unblocked ( H ) edge and blocked
( L ) edge, respectively.
Unblocked edge: the blocked sensor is unblocked = clamping position
Blocked edge: the unblocked sensor is blocked = stapling position
Blocking Plate
Paper
Aligning
Reference
Plate Drive
Cam Paper Clamp
A Unit Drive Cam
PC6
4427M034AA
Blocking Plate
PC7
PC6
Home Clamping Stapling
position position position
4427M035AA
Under the condition that the Sorter Set Switch (S3) is turned ON the first
time after the copier Power Switch has been turned ON, the Paper Clamp
Unit is checked whether or not it is at the home position (both PC6 and
PC7 are blocked). When the Unit is not at the home position, the Paper
Clamp Motor (M2) is energized, and when PC7 is blocked after the
stapling position has been detected on the blocked edge of PC6, the
Motor is stopped (home position detecting operation).
4427T13MCA
M-38
● Paper Clamping Mechanism
• After the Paper Clamp Motor (M2) has turned to move the Paper Clamp
Unit to the clamping position, the Paper Clamp Solenoid (SL1) is
activated.
When SL1 is activated, the Lower Clamp Jaw is raised via the Lower
Arm. At the same time, the Upper Arm, i.e. the Upper Clamp Jaw, is
lowered to clamp the copies, since the Tension Spring forces the Upper
and Lower Arms to pull each other at portions A.
• When stapling is over, SL1 is deactivated.
When SL1 is deactivated, the Torsion Spring raises the Upper Arm and
portion A of the Lower Arm at the same time, returning the Clamp Jaws
to their original positions.
= SL1 activated = = SL1 deactivated =
Tension Spring
Upper Torsion
Clamp Jaw Spring
A Upper
Arm
Lower A
Arm
Lower
Clamp Jaw
SL1
M-39
● Description of clamping operation
Paper Clamp Unit and Paper Aligning Reference Plate at home positions
The Paper Clamp Motor (M2) is energized to move the Paper Clamp Unit in
the direction of the clamping position.
M2 stops on the unblocked ( H ) edge of the Paper Clamp Positioning

Sensor (PC6).
In 80ms
The Paper Clamp Solenoid (SL1) is activated to cause the Clamp Jaws to
clamp the copies.
In 210ms
M2 is energized to move the Paper Clamp Unit and Paper Aligning
Reference Plate in the direction of the stapling position.
M2 stops on the blocked edge of PC6.

In 80ms
(The copies are stapled. See Section 6-7, Stapler Mechanism.)
In 80ms
SL1 is deactivated to open the Clamp Jaws, thereby unclamping the copies.
In 80ms
Reference Plate in the direction of the clamping position.
M2 stops at a position where the Paper Clamp Home Position Sensor (PC7)
is blocked ( L ).
The Paper Aligning Reference Plate returns to the home position to return
the stapled copies into the Bin.
M-40
4427C05MAA
M-41
6-6. Paper Detection at Stapling Mechanism (ST-206 only)
In the beginning of a stapling sequence, the copy set in the Bin is moved to
the stapling position by the Paper Clamp Unit. Paper Clamping Sensor PC8
is used to check whether the copy set has been properly moved to the
stapling position before each stapling action occurs. If PC8 is not blocked
( H ) by the copy set even when the Paper Clamp Unit has moved to the
stapling position because of a clamp failure or other reason, the stapling
action for that particular Bin is canceled and the sequence is started for the
stapling action for the next Bin.
PC8
Copy Set
4427C06MAA
M-42
6-7. Stapling Mechanism (ST-206 only)
● When the Stapling Motor (M4) turns, the Stapler Unit moves the Stapler
Arm up/down to drive a staple into copies and also moves the Clinch
Lever up/down to clinch the staple driven.
Knob
Staple Cartridge
Plunger Guide
M4
Reverse Feed
Check
Staple Table
Clinch Wing
Clinch Lever Stapler Arm
● Description of the Stapling Motor (M4)

The DC motor used as the Stapling Motor (M4) is energized and
deenergized under the control of the output from IC1A-pin 20. M4 turns
only in one direction.
IC1A-20 M4
L Energized
H Deenergized
M-43
● Stapler Arm moving mechanism
The cam slot in the Stapler Arm engages the Roll on Gear E. When the
Stapling Motor (M4) turns Gear E one turn via the Gears A, B, C and D (C
and D are in the same axis), the Roll on Gear E causes the Stapler Arm
to move forward and back once between the upper limit position and
lower limit position.
Upper limit position (Home position) Moving down

Stapler Arm
M4
Gear A
Gears C, D
Gear B
Gear E
Cam slot Roll
Moving up Lower limit position
M-44
● Clinch Lever moving mechanism
One end of the L-shaped Clinch Lever is in contact with the Cam on the
inside of Gear E. When the Stapling Motor (M4) turns Gear E one turn,
the Cam on the inside of Gear E causes the Clinch Lever to move forward
and back once between the lower limit position and upper limit position.
Lower limit position (Home Position) Moving up
Gear E
Cam
Staple
Table
Clinch Lever
Plate Spring
Moving down Upper limit position
M-45
● Detection of the Stapler home position
The home position of the Stapler is detected when the Stapler Home
Position Detecting Switch (S4) is turned ON/OFF by portion A of the Cam
on Gear E. The output of S4 is entered into IC1A-pin 1.
S4 IC1A-1
At home
ON L
position
During drive OFF H
=S4: ON=
S4
Gear E
A
S4
Cam
Cam
=S4: OFF=
Gear E
4427M044AA
Under the condition that the Sorter Set Switch (S3) is turned ON the first
time after the copier Power Switch has been turned ON, the Stapler is
checked whether or not it is at the home position. When the Stapler is not
at the home position (S4 is OFF), the Stapling Motor (M4) is energized,
and when S4 is turned ON, the motor is stopped (home position detecting
operation).
M-46
● Description of the Staple Forming/Driving Section
The Staple Forming/Driving Section consists of four parts: Guide Plate,
Former, Driver and Face Plate.
Guide Plate Former Plunger Guide Body

(Front sheath)
Driver
A Face Plate
Bending
Block 4427M045AA
Staple sheet
• The Guide Plate holds the Former and Driver to serve as a guide. The
Bending Block of the Guide Plate acts as a stopper of a staple sheet fed
and holds the first staple of the staple sheet in the groove indicated by A.
• The Former forms into a shape the first staple of the staple sheet held
by the Bending Block.
• The Driver secured to the Plunger Guide separates the formed staple from
the staple sheet and drives it into the copies.
• The Face Plate secured to the Body holds down the copies when the staple
is driven.
● Description of the Clinch Section

By moving the Clinch Lever up/down, the Clinch Section operates the
Clinch Wings to clinch the staple driven into the paper by the
Forming/Driving Section, thereby completing stapling.
Clinch Wing
Clinch Lever
M-47
● Description of operations in the Staple Forming/Driving Section and
Clinch Section
M4 1. The Stapling Motor (M4) turns

to lower the Stapler Arm.
Pushed by the Plunger Guide,
the Body also moves
Stapler Arm downward.
2. On reaching the copies, the
Body Body stops. The copies are
held down by the Face Plate.
Copies
Staple Table
Plunger Guide
3. Since the Stapler Arm
(Plunger Guide) further
continues lowering, Catches B
of the Driver force the Former
Driver to move downward, forming
into a shape the first staple
B of the staple sheet held by the
Bending Block.
Former
Bending Block
Guide 4. Guided by Projections C of the

Plate Guide Plate, Catches B of the
Driver slip behind the Former
Driver and reach the first staple of the
Driver staple sheet. (At this time, the
Bending Block is pushed by
C B the front end of the Driver in
the direction of arrow D,
Staple releasing the first staple held.)
sheet
D
Bending Former
Block
M-48
5. On reaching the copies, the
Former comes to a stop, but
Driver the Driver further moves
downward, separates the
formed staple from the staple
Copies sheet and drives it into the
copies.
Former
6. Pushed by the Cam, the Clinch

Staple Lever moves upward to pull
Copies
the Clinch Wings up, which
clinch the staple driven in the
copies.
Clinch Wing
Clinch Lever
4427M052AA
7. The Clinch Lever moves

downward to push the Clinch
Wings down.
4427M053AA
M-49
At the same time, the Stapler Arm
Plunger Guide (Plunger Guide) moves upward
Moves upward
jointly with the from the lower limit position. The
Driver. Driver moves upward.
8. Since Projection F of the

Former is lifted by the end face
of Hole E in the Driver, the
F
E Former moves upward jointly
with the Driver.
Former Driver
Moves upward 9. Since the end face of Hole G in

jointly with the the Face Plate is lifted by
Driver and Former. Projection F of the Former, the
Body also moves upward.
Body
Face Plate
S4 10. The Cam turns ON the

Stapler Home Position
Gear E Detecting Switch (S4) to stop
the Stapling Motor (M4),
completing the stapling
operation.
Cam
4427M056AA
M-50
● Moving Stapler Arm Pivot Axis
The lower limit position of the Stapler Arm varies depending on the
number of sheets of paper to be stapled together. Since the Roll on Gear
E fits into the cam slot in the Stapler Arm, however, the Stapler Arm at its
cam slot end can move along only a given trajectory.
The pivot axis of the Arm is therefore made movable, thereby

compensating for the varying lower limit positions of the Arm depending
on the number of sheets of paper to be stapled together.
Pivot Axis
More Sheets of
Paper
More Sheets of Paper
Less Sheets of Paper
Stapler Arm
Less
Sheets of
Paper
M-51
● Staple Sheet Feed Mechanism
The staple sheet is fed one staple at a time onto the Bending Block by the
Feed Spring fitted to the Feeder.
Staple Feeding
When a Staple Cartridge is placed in position, tension is applied to the
Feeder in the direction of the arrow by the Cartridge, meaning that the
Feeder is pressed against the Driver.
Feeder
Driver
Cartridge
4427M058AA
Bending Block
Feed Spring Staple Sheet
When the Driver and Former move down as the Stapler Arm moves down,
protrusion F of the Former pushes the Feeder back in the direction of the
arrow, moving the Feed Spring one staple backward. (Because of the
Reverse Feed Check of the Staple Cartridge, the staple sheet is not
moved backward by the Feed Spring at this time.)
Former
Reverse Feed Check 4427M059AA
When the Stapler Arm moves up after a staple has been driven into the
copy set, the Driver and Former move up. As a result, the Feeder is no
longer pushed by protrusion F of the Former and, instead, it is again
pushed toward the Driver. Since the Feed Spring moves in the direction of
the arrow at this time, the staple sheet is fed one staple to the Bending
Block.
4427M060AA
M-52
● Staple Sheet Empty Detection
Staple Empty Detecting Sensor PC10 is used to detect whether there is a
staple sheet or not in the Staple Cartridge. PC10 is a reflector-type
photosensor. When there is a staple sheet, the light from PC10 LED is
reflected by the staple sheet, turning ON the PC10 phototransistor. This
results in a LOW signal being input to pin 62 of IC1A. If there is no staple
sheet, the LED light is not reflected, which turns OFF the phototransistor.
At this time, a HIGH signal is input to pin 62 of IC1A and the Add Staple
Indicator lights up on the copier control panel.
Staple Sheet IC1A-62

Present L
Not Present H
Staple Sheet
Body
PC10
• A staple-sheet-empty condition is detected when there are about 60

staples remaining in the Staple Cartridge.
• If a staple-sheet-empty condition is detected during a stapling action, that
particular stapling sequence is continued until it is completed. After the
sequence has been completed, the Add Staple Indicator lights up.
• Immediately after a new Staple Cartridge has been installed, the Stapler is
operated to complete four consecutive stapling sequences (it is stopped
when Stapler Home Position Detecting Switch S4 is actuated a fourth
time). This is done to prevent a "dummy run" (an operation of the Stapler
without actually driving a staple into the paper) immediately following the
replacement of the Cartridge.
M-53
● Stapling Operation Sequence
The Paper Clamp Unit moves the copy set in the Bin to the stapling
position.
Paper Clamping Sensor PC8 is blocked ( H ) by the copy set moved into
the stapling position.
A LOW signal is output from pin 20 of IC1A to energize Stapling Motor M4.
The Stapler Arm moves down and then up, also the Clinch Lever moves
up and then down. (This completes the stapling of the copy set.)
Stapler Home Position Detecting Switch S4 is actuated.
A HIGH signal is output from pin 20 of IC1A to deenergize M4.
The Paper Clamp Unit and Aligning Reference Plate return the stapled
copy set back into the Bin.
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M-54
6-8. Sorter Set Switch
● Sorter Set Switch S3 is used to detect whether or not the ST-206/S-205 is
locked to the copier. When the ST-206/S-205 is locked to the copier, the
Sorter Set Pin fixed to the copier actuates S3. The output from S3 is
detected by pin 2 of IC1A.
S3 IC1A-2
When Connected ON L
Sorter Set Pin
S3
● When S3 is turned ON, the DC24V power of the copier is supplied to the
ST-206/S-205.
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M-55
6-9. Bin Empty Detection
● Bin Empty Sensor LED Board PWB-B and Bin Empty Sensor PQ Board
PWB-C work as a pair to detect a sheet of paper present in any of the
Bins. Depending on whether there is a sheet of paper present in the Bin,
PWB-B is blocked or unblocked, changing the output from pin 2 of IC1C
on PWB-C as follows.
Paper in Bin IC1C-2

Present H
Not Present L
PWB-B
PWB-C
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● Pin 4 of IC1C outputs pulses which repeatedly turn ON and OFF LED1B.
A bin-empty condition is detected by whether a light strikes IC1C in phase
with the pulses output from pin 4.
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M-56
7 S-205: OPERATION IN EACH MODE
7-1. Non-Sort Mode
When the 1st Bin is in the copy receiving position, the Bin Moving Motor
(M1) turns in the reverse direction from when the copier Start Key is pressed
until when the Bin Positioning Sensor (PC3) is blocked ( L ) and then
unblocked ( H ), thereby moving the Bins to locate the Non-Sort Bin at the
copy receiving position where the 1st Bin had been.
As soon as the copier starts a scan cycle, the Transport Motor (M5) is
energized to turn the Transport Rollers.
The Punch Registration Sensor (PC11) is unblocked ( H ) by the leading

edge of the paper.
paper.
PC2 is blocked ( L ) when the trailing edge of the paper moves past it.
When the capacity of

the Bin is exceeded
In 380ms
M1 turns in the forward direction until
PC3 is blocked and then unblocked,
thereby moving the Bins to locate the
1st Bin at the copy receiving position
where the Non-Sort Bin had been.
PC2 is unblocked by the leading edge of the next sheet of paper.
PC2 is blocked when the trailing edge of the last sheet of paper moves past
it.
In 380ms
The Transport Motor (M5) is deenergized to stop the Transport Rollers.
Example: Making 51 copies
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M-57
7-2. Sort Mode
Example: When 2 copies have been set to be made from each of 2
originals
As soon as the copier starts the scan cycle of the first original, the Transport
Motor (M5) is energized to turn the Transport Rollers.

edge of the first sheet of paper.
first sheet of paper.
PC2 is blocked ( L ) when the trailing edge of the first sheet of paper moves
past it.
In 380ms
The Bin Moving Motor (M1) turns in the forward direction until the Bin
Positioning Sensor (PC3) is blocked ( L ) and then unblocked ( H ),
thereby moving the Bins to locate the 2nd Bin at the copy receiving position
where the 1st Bin had been.
PC2 is unblocked by the leading edge of the second sheet of paper.
PC2 is blocked when the trailing edge of the second sheet of paper moves
past it.
PC2 is unblocked by the leading edge of the first sheet of paper for the
second original.
PC2 is blocked when the trailing edge of the first sheet of paper for the
second original moves past it.
In 380ms
M1 turns in the reverse direction until PC3 is blocked and then unblocked,
thereby moving the Bins to locate the 1st Bin at the copy receiving position
where the 2nd Bin has been.
PC2 is unblocked by the leading edge of the second sheet of paper for the
second original.
PC2 is blocked when the trailing edge of the second sheet of paper for the
In 380ms
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M-58
7-3. Group Mode
originals

past it.
past it.
In 380ms
where the 1st Bin had been.
second original.
PC2 is unblocked by the leading edge of the second sheet of paper for the
second original.
In 380ms
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M-59
8 ST-206: OPERATION IN EACH MODE
8-1. Non-Sort Mode
When the 1st Bin is in the copy receiving position, the Bin Moving Motor
(M1) turns in the reverse direction from when the copier Start Key is pressed
until when the Bin Positioning Sensor (PC3) is blocked ( L ) and then
unblocked ( H ), thereby moving the Bins to locate the Non-Sort Bin at the
copy receiving position where the 1st Bin had been.
As soon as the copier starts a scan cycle, the Transport Motor (M5) is
energized to turn the Transport Rollers.

edge of the paper.
paper.
In 60ms
The Paper Aligning Motor (M3) turns in the forward direction for the specified
number of pulses (depending on the paper size) to move the Paper Aligning
PC2 is blocked ( L ) when the trailing edge of the paper moves past it.
When the capacity of
the Bin is exceeded
In 430ms In 380ms
M3 turns in the forward M1 is turns in the forward direction
direction for the specified until PC3 is blocked and then
number of pulses to cause the unblocked, thereby moving the
Paper Aligning Bar to align the Bins to locate the 1st Bin at the
paper ejected. copy receiving position where the
Non-Sort Bin had been.
In 80ms
M3 turns in the reverse direction for the specified number of pulses to
return the Paper Aligning Bar to the standby position.
PC2 is unblocked by the leading edge of the next sheet of paper.
PC2 is blocked when the trailing edge of the last sheet of paper moves past
it.
In 430ms In 380ms
M3 turns in the forward direction The Transport Motor (M5) is
for the specified number of pulses deenergized to stop the Transport
to cause the Paper Aligning Bar to Rollers.
align the paper ejected.
In 80ms
M3 turns in the reverse direction
and the home position of the
Paper Aligning Bar is detected.
M-60
Example: Making 51 copies
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M-61
8-2. Sort Mode
originals

In 60ms
past it.
In 380ms In 430ms
The Bin Moving Motor (M1) turns M3 turns in the forward direction
in the forward direction until the for the specified number of pulses
Bin Positioning Sensor (PC3) is to cause the Paper Aligning Bar to
blocked ( L ) and then unblocked align the paper ejected.
( H ), thereby moving the Bins to In 80ms
locate the 2nd Bin at the copy M3 turns in the reverse direction
receiving position where the 1st for the specified number of pulses
Bin had been. to return the Paper Aligning Bar to
the standby position.
past it.
In 430ms
M3 turns in the forward direction for the specified number of pulses to cause
the Paper Aligning Bar to align the paper ejected.
In 80ms
M3 turns in the reverse direction for the specified number of pulses to return
the Paper Aligning Bar to the standby position.
second original.
To ➀ on the next page
M-62
➀
In 380ms In 430ms
M1 turns in the reverse direction M3 turns in the forward direction
until PC3 is blocked and then for the specified number of pulses
unblocked, thereby moving the to cause the Paper Aligning Bar to
Bins to locate the 1st Bin at the align the paper ejected.
copy receiving position where the In 80ms
2nd Bin had been. M3 turns in the reverse direction
for the specified number of pulses
to return the Paper Aligning Bar to
The Sort Exit Sensor (PC2) is unblocked by the leading edge of the second
sheet of paper for the second original.
In 430ms In 380ms
The Paper Aligning Motor (M3) The Transport Motor (M5) is
turns in the forward direction for deenergized to stop the Transport
the specified number of pulses to Rollers.
cause the Paper Aligning Bar to
In 80ms
M3 turns in the reverse direction and the home position of the Paper Aligning
Bar is detected.
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M-63
8-3. Group Mode
originals

In 60ms
The Paper Aligning Motor (M3) turns in the forward direction by the specified
past it.
In 430ms
In 80ms
PC2 is blocked when the trailing edge of the second sheet of paper goes
past it.
In 380ms In 430ms
The Bin Moving Motor (M1) turns M3 turns in the forward direction
in the forward direction until the for the specified number of pulses
Bin Positioning Sensor (PC3) is to cause the Paper Aligning Bar to
blocked ( L ) and then unblocked align the paper ejected.
( H ), thereby moving the Bins to In 80ms
locate the 2nd Bin at the copy M3 turns in the reverse direction
receiving position where the 1st for the specified number of pulses
Bin had been. to return the Paper Aligning Bar to
second original.
In 430ms
In 80ms
M-64
➀
The Sort Exit Sensor (PC2) is unblocked by the leading edge of the second
sheet of paper for the second original.
In 430ms In 380ms
The Paper Aligning Motor (M3) The Transport Motor (M5) is
turns in the forward direction for deenergized to stop the Transport
the specified number of pulses to Rollers.
cause the Paper Aligning Bar to
In 80ms
M3 turns in the reverse direction
and the home position of the
Paper Aligning Bar is detected.
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M-65
8-4. Sort Staple Mode
originals
All copies have been ejected and the Transport Motor (M5) is deenergized.
(Copies are ejected in the same way as in the Sort Mode.)
In 430ms after the Sort Exit Sensor (PC2) is blocked when the
trailing edge of the last sheet of paper has moved past it
number of pulses to cause the Paper Aligning Bar to align the paper ejected.
In 80ms
In 10ms
The Bin Moving Motor (M1) turns in the reverse direction until the Bin
where the 1st Bin had been. The 1st Bin is moved to the stapling position.
In 10ms
M3 turns in the forward direction for the specified number of pulses to move
the Paper Aligning Bar to the aligning position.
In 85ms
The Paper Clamp Motor (M2) is energized to move the Paper Clamp Unit to
the clamping position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (A)
M2 stops on the unblocked ( H ) edge of the Paper Clamp Positioning

Sensor (PC6).
In 80ms
The Paper Clamp Solenoid (SL1) is activated to cause the Clamp Jaws to
clamp the copies.
In 210ms
Reference Plate in the direction of the stapling position. (The copies are
carried to the stapling position.) When the copies
are clamped
successfully,
M2 stops on the blocked ( L ) The Paper Clamping Sensor (PC8)
edge of PC6. is blocked ( H ).
In 80ms
The Stapling Motor (M4) is energized to start stapling. (Stapling is performed
only when PC8 is blocked.)
When the Stapler Home Position Detecting Switch (S4) which is ON turns
OFF and then turns ON, M4 stops to terminate the stapling of the copies.
In 80ms
SL1 is deactivated to open the Clamp Jaws, thereby unclamping the copies.
In 80ms
M-66
➀
Reference Plate in the direction of the clamping position.
The Paper Clamp Motor (M2) stops at a position where the Paper Clamp
Home Position Sensor (PC7) is blocked ( L ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (B)
The Paper Aligning Reference Plate returns to the home position to return
the stapled copies into the Bin.
In 85ms
thereby moving the Bins to locate the 3rd Bin at the copy receiving position
where the 2nd Bin had been. The 2nd Bin is moved to the stapling position.
In 80ms
Operations (A) through (B) are performed to complete the stapling of copies
on the 2nd Bin.
As soon as PC7 is blocked, the Paper Aligning Motor (M3) turns in the
reverse direction and the home position of the Paper Aligning Bar is
detected.
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M-67
DIS/REASSEMBLY,
ADJUSTMENT
* The text contained herein is based on the ST-206. In the text, there may appear
some parts which you will not find in the S-205.
* Precautions for Disassembly, Reassembly, and Adjustment

1. Before attempting to disassemble the ST-206/S-205, always make sure that no
power is being supplied from the copier.
2. While power is being supplied to the ST-206/S-205, do not attempt to
remove/install the print jacks from/to the PWBs or unplug/plug in the
connectors.
3. If the ST-206/S-205 is run with its Covers removed, use care not to allow your
clothing to be caught in revolving parts such as the Timing Belt.
4. The basic rule is do not run the ST-206/S-205 any time during dis/reassembly.
5. To reassemble the ST-206/S-205, reverse the order of disassembly unless
otherwise specified.
6. Do not attempt to loosen or remove the screws to which red paint has been
applied.
Purpose of Applying Red Paint

Red paint is applied to those screws that cannot be readjusted or reinstalled
in the field.
1 DIS/REASSEMBLY
1-1. Removal of the External Covers
2
3
1. Front Cover : After removing the Top Cover, remove four screws and slide the
Front Cover to the front.
2. Top Cover : Remove four screws and lift the Top Cover.
3. Rear Cover : After removing the Top Cover, remove four screws and slide the
Rear Cover to the back.
4. Lower Right Cover : Remove four screws and remove the Cover.
D-1
1-2. Removal of the Punch Trash Box ... ST-206 only
1. Remove the Lower Right Cover.
2. Raise the Punch Trash Box, slide the bottom to the
front.
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1-3. Removal of the Punch Unit ... ST-206 only

1. Open the Right Door and remove the two Punch Unit
mounting screws.
* After reassembling, the position of the Punch Unit

Drive Gear must be rematched and the punching
position adjusted (see page D-8).
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2. Pull the Punch Unit to the front, unplug CN7, and

remove the Punch Unit.
CN7
Rematching of the Punch Unit Drive Gear

Drive Unit 1. Remove the Top and Rear Covers.
2. Loosen the three Drive Unit mounting screws, bring
the Pitch Ring of the Drive Unit into contact with the
Pitch Ring of the Punch Unit and tighten the three
screws. (Look through Hole A into the Drive Unit to
Hole A check that the Pitch Rings are in contact.)
* When the Drive Unit mounting screws have been

loosened to rematch the position, perform the Belt
Tension Check/Adjustment (page D-9) after
tightening the screws.
Hole A
Pitch Ring of Pitch Ring of

Punch Unit Drive Unit
D-2
1-4. Removal of the Bin Moving Motor (M1)
PJ1 1. Remove the Top and Rear Covers.
2. Unplug PJ1, unlock the Edge Cover (ST-206 only),
and move away the Harness.
Edge Cover
3. Remove the three mounting screws and M1.
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* During reassembling, bring the Pitch Rings into

contact with each other as shown on the left before
securing them.
Pitch Rings
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1-5. Removal of the Staple Unit ... ST-206 only

1. Remove the Top and Front Covers.
A 2. Unplug the two connectors CN9 and CN10 and
disconnect the Cords from Wire Saddles A.
CN9
CN10
3. Remove two mounting screws and the Staple Unit.
D-3
1-6. Removal of the Paper Clamp Unit ... ST-206 only
1. Remove the Top and Front Covers.
CN8 CN4
2. Unplug the three connectors CN3, CN4 and CN8 and
remove the Harnesses from the Wire Saddles and
Edge Covers.
CN3
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3. Remove one screw and the Harness Guide Plate.
Harness
Guide Plate
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4. Remove three screws, the Paper Clamp Unit and

Paper Aligning Reference Plate.
* When reassembling, check/adjust the height of the

Paper Clamp Frame (see page D-8).
5. Remove one screw and the Cam Slider of the Paper

Clamp Unit.
Cam Slider
6. Slide the Paper Clamp Unit to the front to remove it.
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D-4
1-7. Removal of the Bins (including the removal of the Paper Aligning Bar
and Bin Support Unit). The steps marked ✩ are for the ST-206 only.
1. Remove the Top, Front and Rear Covers.
✩ 2. Remove the Spring from Drive Transmission Belt A for
A the Paper Aligning Bar and remove Belt A.
* When reassembling, turn both the Upper and Lower

Drive Drive Pulleys of the Paper Aligning Bar clockwise to
Pulley bring the top and bottom of the Paper Aligning Bar
into contact with the drive side (pulley side). In this
position, reinstall belt A. Also, end B of the Belt must
−10 mm ∼
+40 mm
be in the position shown on the left. (To prevent the
joint of the Belt from making contact with the Pulley
B when the Paper Aligning Bar is fully moved to the
paper aligning position.)
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(Upper side) ✩ 3. Remove the two C-Clips on the upper and lower
portions of the Paper Aligning Bar and remove the
Paper Aligning Bar and Springs. (When removing the
C-Clip in the lower portion, turn the Spiral Cam to
move the Bins up.)
(Lower side)
✩ 4. Remove one screw and the Harness Guide.
Harness
Guide
Bin Support
Unit 4427D021AA
5. Turn the Spiral Cam to move the 20th Bin to the copy
45° receiving position. At this time, the Bin Positioning
PC3 Sensor (PC3) must be at the center of the notch in the
45° Blocking Plate.
6. Loosen the lock screw in the Stopper of the Bin
Blocking
Plate Support Unit, fit the slot of the Stopper onto the Rib of
the Support Gear, and secure the Stopper. (If the slot
Stopper of the Stopper is not aligned with the Rib, turn the
Spiral Cam and fit the slot onto the nearest Rib.)
Rib
* When reassembling, the Stopper must be returned
to the original position.
Support Gear
D-5
7. Remove two screws and the Bin Support Unit.
* When reassembling, the Bins must be in the same

position as in step 5 (the same position as when
removed). Before securing, check the bottom of the
Lower Frame to confirm that the Shaft is out of the
hole in the Frame.
Hole
Wire Saddles ✩ 8. Remove one screw and the Paper Aligning Home
Position Sensor (PC5) mounting plate.
PJ1B 9. Unplug PJ1B (Bin Empty LED Board) and unlock the
four Wire Saddles (three for the S-205).
PC5
Wire Saddle 4427D024AA
10. Remove one screw and the Bin Upper Limit Interlock
Switch (S1) mounting plate.
S1
11. If adhesive tape is available, tape Front Frame D and

Rear Frame E as shown on the left to ensure smooth
removal and reinstallation of the Bins. (To prevent the
Front and Rear Frames from opening after the Upper
Frame has been removed)
E D
Adhesive tape 4427D036AA
Upper Frame 12. Remove five screws and the Upper Frame.
D-6
Non-Sort Bin 13. Turn the Spiral Cam and remove the Bins one by one
in sequence, beginning with the Non-Sort Bin.
Sort Bin
* When reassembling, make sure that each Bin is set

Bin into the corresponding steps of the Cams as shown
on the left.
D-7
2 ADJUSTMENT
2-1. Checking/Adjusting the Punch Hole Positions ... ST-206 only
1. Place the copier in the Hole Punch Mode and make a
copy.
2. Fold the ejected copy sample at the center and check
if the punch holes match (misalignment is within 2
mm).
* If the holes do not match, adjust in the following

procedure.
3. Slide the ST-206 away from the copier and open the
Right Door.
4. Loosen the two Punch Unit mounting screws and slide
the Punch Unit left or right to adjust.
5. Tighten the screws, slide the ST-206 back against the
copier, make a copy again, and check the punching
positions.
2-2. Checking/Adjusting the Height of the Paper Clamp Frame ... ST-206
only
1. Remove the Top, Front and Rear Covers.
2. Move the Paper Clamp Unit to the clamping position in
the Paper Clamping Mode of the Test Mode (from
Clamp Jaw page S-2 on). If the 1st Bin is not located at the copy
(Upper) Non-Sort Bin
receiving position (Non-Sort Bin is not located at the
A stapling bin position), turn the Spiral Cam to move the
1st Bin to the copy receiving position. At this time, the
Bin Positioning Sensor (PC3) must be at the center of
the notch in the Blocking Plate.
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At this time, make sure that height A from the
Non-Sort Bin to the Upper Clamp Jaw is 14 ±2 mm.
* If height A is not as specified, loosen Screws B (3

B
pcs.) shown on the left, turn Screw C to adjust the
B height, and tighten Screws B.
C
D-8
2-3. Adjusting the Stroke of the Paper Clamp Solenoid (SL1) ... ST-206
only
1. Remove the Paper Clamp Unit. (Page D-4)
2. Loosen the two SL1 mounting screws, adjust the
A
length of portion A to 7.0-7.5 mm, and tighten the
mounting screws.
Mounting screws
2-4. Adjusting the Position of the Bin Lower Limit Interlock Switch (S2)
Mounting Plate
PC3 1. Remove the Bin Moving Motor (M1). (Page D-3)
2. Turn the Spiral Cam to move the Non-Sort Bin to the
45°
copy receiving position. At this time, the Bin
Positioning Sensor (PC3) must be at the center of the
45° notch of the Blocking Plate.
3. Loosen the one S2 Mounting Plate mounting screw,
Blocking S2 adjust gap A between the PC4 Blocking Plate and the
Plate
Guide Roll of the 20th Bin to 0-1.0 mm, and tighten
the mounting screw.
Blocking Plate
20th Bin
2-5. Adjusting the Tension of the Transport Section Drive Transmission

Belts
M5 Mounting Plate 1. Remove the Top and Rear Covers.
2. Loosen the one Roll mounting screw, apply pressure
to Belt 1 with a finger (50 to 100g) until the Belt
Belt 3
deflects 5 mm, and tighten the mounting screw.
3. Loosen the two Transport Motor (M5) Mounting Plate
mounting screws, apply pressure to Belt 3 with a
finger (50 to 100g) until the Belt deflects 3 mm, and
Belt 2
tighten the mounting screws.
Roll
* The tension of Belt 2 need not be adjusted.
Belt 1
D-9
2-6. Adjusting the Tension of the Paper Aligning Motor (M3) Drive
Transmission Belt ... ST-206 only
1. Remove the Top and Rear Covers.
A Frame
2. Loosen the three M3 Mounting Plate mounting screws,
slide the Mounting Plate in the direction of arrow A
until it is pressed against the Frame, and tighten the
mounting screws.
M3 Drive
Transmission Belt
D-10
SWITCHES ON PWB,
TEST MODE
* The ST-206/S-205 requires no Test Mode Jig for performing the Test Mode
operations.
1 SWITCHES ON PWB
OFF
S4A
ON
S3A
S2A
S1A
VR2A
S1A, S2A Test Mode Switches (used to set/change the Test Mode)
S3A Reset Switch
S4A For factory setting

∗ Must not be used in the field.
ST-206: ON position
S-205: OFF position
VR2A Variable resistor used to adjust the light intensity of LED1B on the Bin Empty
Sensor LED Board (PWB-B) (see page M-52). (Turn this variable resistor
counterclockwise to increase the light intensity.)
S-1
2 TEST MODE
The ST-206/S-205 can be checked for different operations by using the Test Mode as detailed
below. It can be set into each Test Mode operation sequentially by switch operation.
Initial Display Shows the setting of the ST-206/S-205.

↓
Input Check Shows the input level from each Sensor to PWB-A.
↓
Type Setting Make the necessary setting so that the subsequent operations can be run
properly.
↓
Initial Operation Performs the initial operation.

↓
Paper Size Setting Moves the Paper Aligning Bar to the aligning position for the paper size to
be set. (The S-205 skips this operation and moves onto the next one.)
↓
Sorting Moves the Bins in the Sort Mode (for bi-directional sorting). (The ST-206
also performs the paper aligning motion.)
↓
Hole Punch Performs the Hole Punch Mode operation. (The S-205 skips this operation
and moves onto the next one.)
↓
Stapling Performs the stapling sequence for all Bins. (The S-205 skips this operation
and moves onto the next one.)
↓
Bin Moving Moves the Bins up and down one Bin Position at a time so that each Bin will
be located to receive the copy.
↓
Paper Clamping Moves the Paper Clamp Unit between the paper clamping and stapling
positions. (The S-205 skips this operation.)
S-2
* Switches S1A to S3A are used to set the ST-206/S-205 into the Test Mode and select each Test
Mode operation. Be sure to turn ON Sorter Set Switch S3 to ensure that power is supplied to each
Motor of the ST-206/S-205.
LED6
Sorter Set Switch S3
S3A
LED5
S2A LED1
S1A
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* A particular Test Mode operation can be identified by LED1 through LED5 on PWB-A which may
be lit up, blinking, or off. In the text that follows, the following symbols are used to represent a lit,
blinking, or off LED.
LED3
LED4 LED2
LED5 LED1
On Off
Blinking
* When entering the Test Mode, the blinking interval of LED6 on PWB-A will be changed as follows.
Normally : 1 sec. interval
In Test Mode : 0.5 sec. interval
* Where a particular LED gives a different indication between ST-206 and S-205, that for S-205 is
shown in ( ).
S-3
Setting ST-206/S-205 into Test Mode
• Holding down S1A, press S3A (on PWB-A) once, and keep pressing S1A for about 1 sec.
• To exit from the Test Mode, press S3A (PWB-A).
Initial Display
The LEDs look like
LED5 LED1 "●" if Sorter Set Switch S3 is OFF.
( )( ) To ensure correct operation in the subsequent Test Mode
operations, be sure to keep Sorter Set Switch S3 in the
ON position.
Press S1A.
Input Check
Indicates the state of the input from each Sensor or Switch
The LEDs look like to PWB-A by a lit or off LED. The following shows the
states when the corresponding LED lights up. The
indication given in ( ) for S-205 is for all times.
Press S2A to check following Sensors and Switches.

( )
Paper Aligning Home Position Sensor PC5: Blocked ( L )

Bin Lower Limit Position Sensor PC4: Unblocked ( H )
Bin Upper Limit Interlock Switch S1: ON
Bin Positioning Sensor PC3: Unblocked ( H )
Not used
Press S2A to check the following Sensors and Switches.

( ) ( )
Sort Exit Sensor PC2: Unblocked ( H )

Bin empty detection: Empty ( L )
Staple Unit connection (CN5): Connected
Sorter Set Switch S3: ON
Stapler Home Position Detecting Switch S4: ON

( )( )( )( )
Off at all times

Staple Empty Detecting Sensor PC10: Empty ( H )
Paper Clamping Sensor PC8: Blocked ( H )
Paper Clamp Home Position Sensor PC7: Blocked ( L )
Paper Clamp Positioning Sensor PC6: Blocked ( L )
➀ ➁
S-4
➀ ➁
( )( )
Not used
Transport Motor Pulse Sensor PC9: Blocked ( L )
Punch Unit connection (CN7): Connected
Punch Registration Sensor PC11: Unblocked ( H )
Press S2A, and the LEDs look like

Press S1A.
Type Setting
Be sure to make the following setting to run the
The LEDs look like subsequent operations properly.
Press S2A three more times, and the LEDs look like
Press S1A.
Initial Operation
The ST-206/S-205 must perform the following initial
The LEDs look like operations before it can go to the subsequent operation.
Press S2A to perform the Initial Operation (see p. M-6).

At the end of the operation, the LEDs look like
Press S1A.
Paper Size Setting The S-205 skips this operation and moves onto the next one.
The LEDs look like

Each time S2A is pressed, the LEDs look like as shown below
and the Paper Aligning Bar moves to the corresponding
aligning position. What is stored in memory is the last setting
before the Test Mode operation is switched to the next one.
A4 Crosswise
A4 Lengthwise
B5 Crosswise
B5 Lengthwise
Letter Crosswise
Letter Lengthwise
S-5
➂
Press S1A.
Sorting Use S2A to enable or disable this operation and use S1A
to start or stop this operation.
The LEDs look like
Press S2A to enable this operation.
The LEDs look like
Press S1A to start this operation.

The LEDs look like
Transport Motor M5 is energized. In the ST-206, the Paper
Aligning Bar moves at this time to the standby position for the
paper size set in "Paper Size Setting".
Each time paper is inserted through the Entrance Guide into

the ST-206/S-205, the Bins are moved and the sorting
operation is carried on. The ST-206 also performs the paper
aligning motion (the Paper Aligning Bar moving between the
standby and paper aligning position).
Press S1A to stop the operation.

The LEDs look like
In the ST-206, the Paper Aligning Bar returns at this time to
the home positon.
Press S2A to disable this operation.

The LEDs look like
Press S1A.
Hole Punch The S-205 skips this operation and moves onto the next one.
The LEDs look like
Use S2A to enable or disable this operation and use S1A

to start or stop this operaion.
Press S2A to enable this operation.

The LEDs look like
Press S1A to start this operation.

The LEDs look like
Transport Motor M5 is energized.
Each time paper (size: A4 crosswise or A3, 11" × 8-1/2"

crosswise or 11" × 17") is inserted through the Entrance Guide
into the ST-206, the paper is punched and exitted to the Bin.
Press S1A to stop the operation.

The LEDs look like
Press S2A to disable this operation.
S-6
➃
Press S1A.
Stapling The S-205 skips this operation and moves onto the next one.
The LEDs look like
Put several sheets of paper into each Bin before starting
this operation to activate the Stapler.
Press S2A to start the stapling sequence from 1st Bin to 20th
Bin. (At this time, stapling occurs only if Paper Clamping
Sensor PC8 is blocked.)
Here are the indications given by LEDs during this operation.
Off at all times

When PC8 detects a sheet of paper
When the Paper Clamp Unit is at the home position
When the Paper Clamp Unit is at staple position
At the end of the operation

Press S1A.
Bin Moving
The LEDs look like
Each time S1A is pressed, the Bins are moved up one Bin.
Each time S2A is pressed, the Bins are moved downward one
Bin.
While holding down S2A, press S1A.

Paper Clamping The S-205 skips this operation and returns to the "Initial Display".
The LEDs look like
Each time S2A is pressed, the following operation is repeated.
1. The Paper Clamp Unit is moved to the paper clamping
position.
2. The Paper Clamp Unit is moved to the staple position.
Press S1A, and the Paper Clamp Unit is detected at its home position before the ST-206
returns to:
Initial Display
The LEDs look like
( )( )
S-7
TROUBLESHOOTING
1 MISFEED DETECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
1-1. Misfeed Detection
Any of the following misfeeds occurring in the Sorter are detected under the corresponding
conditions and shown on the copier Display.
Type Detection Condition

Paper left in ST-206/S-205 When the copier Power Switch is turned ON or a malfunction is
reset, the output of the Punch Registration Sensor (PC11) or Sort
Exit Sensor (PC2) is High (unblocked).
Sorter transport misfeed Approx. 1000ms after the copier Exit Sensor has been activated
by the leading edge of the paper, the output of PC11 remains Low
(blocked).
Approx. 2700ms after PC11 has been unblocked (High) by the
leading edge of the paper, the output of PC2 remains Low
(blocked).
Sorter exit misfeed Approx. 1500 to 3700ms (depending on the paper size) after PC2
has been unblocked (High) by the leading edge of the paper, the
output of PC2 remains High.
* To reset the misfeed detection, slide the Sorter away from the copier, remove the misfed paper,
and slide the Sorter back against the copier.
1-2. Troubleshooting Procedures
1 Paper left in ST-206/S-205
Step Check Item Result Corrective Action

Is there a sheet of paper in the Sorter
1 Transport Section and is PC11 or PC2 YES Remove the paper in the Sorter.
unblocked?
Does the Actuator of PC11 or PC2 Check if the mounting position of PC11
operate properly? or PC2 is correct and check the
2 NO
Actuator for deformation, foreign
matter, etc.
Is the output signal of PC11 entered
YES Change PWB-A.
into PWB-A properly?
* Is the voltage across PJ5A-5 and
GND 0VDC? Also, does the voltage Check the wiring between PWB-A and
NO
change to 5VDC when PC11 is PC11. If normal, change PC11.
3 unblocked?
Is the output signal of PC2 entered into
YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
* Is the voltage across PJ5A-8 and
GND 0VDC? Also, does the voltage Check the wiring between PWB-A and
NO
change to 5VDC when PC2 is PC2. If normal, change PC2.
unblocked?
T-1
2 Sorter transport misfeed, sorter exit misfeed

Does the paper used conform to the Ask the user to use paper conforming
1 NO
product specifications? to the product specifications.
Is the paper curled, uneven, moist, Change the paper.
2 etc.? YES Instruct the user to store the paper
properly.
Is the paper transport path (Transport Remove foreign matter, clean, or
3 Guide Plate) blocked with foreign YES correct/change the Guide Plate.
matter, dirty, deformed, etc.?
Are the Rollers in the Transport Clean or change the Rollers.
4 YES
Section dirty, deformed and/or worn?
Does the Actuator of the Punch Check if the mounting position of PC11
Registration Sensor (PC11) or Sort or PC2 is correct and check the
5 NO
Exit Sensor (PC2) operate properly? Actuator for deformation, foreign
matter, etc.
Is the output signal of PC11 entered Change PWB-A.
YES
into PWB-A properly?
* Does the voltage across PJ5A-5 and Check the wiring between PWB-A and
GND change from 0VDC to 5VDC NO PC11. If normal, change PC11.
when PC11 is unblocked?
6
Is the output signal of PC2 entered into Change PWB-A.
YES
PWB-A properly?
* Does the voltage across PJ5A-8 and Check the wiring between PWB-A and
GND change from 0VDC to 5VDC NO PC2. If normal, change PC2.
when PC2 is unblocked?
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2 MALFUNCTION DETECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
2-1. Malfunction Detection
Any of the following operation faults can be detected and the corresponding malfunction code is
shown on the copier Display. Note that for the S-205, the malfunctions detected in the "Transport
Section (C0b00, 01)" and "Bin Moving Section (C0b60 to 64)" are the only ones displayed.
* By sliding the Sorter away from the copier, the malfunction detection is reset.
Type Malfunction Code Main Cause Detection Condition

C0b00 Transport Motor In the Transport Section drive check (page
(M5) M-17) in the initial operation, the number of
Transport Motor pulses output from PC9 is 0.
Pulse Sensor During transport drive, the number of pulses
(PC9) output from PC9 was 0 for approx. 500ms.
Transport Section
Overload (no
motion)
C0b01 Overload In the Transport Section drive check in the
Transport Motor initial operation, pulses are output from PC9
(M5) at long intervals (the set transport speed is not
reached).
During transport drive, the number of pulses
output from PC9 was less than the
predetermined value (less than the set
transport speed) for approx. 500ms.
C0b10 Paper Clamp Approx. 1000ms after M2 is energized, the

Motor (M2) unblocked/blocked edge of PC6 cannot be
Paper Clamp detected and the output of PC6 is Low
Positioning (blocked).
Sensor (PC6)
Paper Clamp Unit
Motor (M2) unblocked/blocked edge of PC6 cannot be

Paper Clamp detected and the output of PC6 is High
Positioning (unblocked).
Sensor (PC6)
Home Position unblocked/blocked edge of PC6 is detected
Sensor (PC7) but the output of PC7 remains Low (blocked)
or High (unblocked).
Positioning output of PC7 changes but the output of PC6
Sensor (PC6) remains High (unblocked) or Low (blocked) .
C0b30 Paper Aligning When M3 turns in the forward direction for
Paper Aligning Section
Motor (M3) approx. 1000ms during the Paper Aligning Bar

Paper Aligning home position detection operation, the output
Home Position of PC5 remains Low (blocked).
Sensor (PC5)
C0b31 Paper Aligning When M3 turns in the reverse direction for
Motor (M3) approx. 3000ms during the Paper Aligning Bar
Paper Aligning home position detection operation, the output
Home Position of PC5 remains High (unblocked).
Sensor (PC5)
T-3
Type Malfunction Code Main Cause Detection Condition
C0b50 Stapling Motor Approx. 250ms after M4 is energized, S4
(M4) remains activated.
Stapler Home
Position
Detecting
Related to Staple Unit
Switch (S4)
C0b51 Stapling Motor Approx. 750ms after M4 is energized, S4
(M4) remains deactivated.
Stapler Home
Position
Detecting
Switch (S4)
C0b52 Paper Clamping At the end of the initial operation, the output of
(To prevent the Sensor (PC8) PC8 is High (blocked).
Stapler from driving In the Sort Staple Mode or Manual Staple
without paper) Mode, the output of PC8 is High immediately
before clamping starts.
C0b60 Bin Moving Approx. 500ms after the M1 forward or reverse
Motor (M1) rotation signal has been output, the unblocked
Bin movement ( H ) Bin Positioning Sensor (PC3) is not
overload (no blocked ( L ) or blocked PC3 is not
motion) unblocked, and the number of pulses output
from the Speed Detecting Section in M1 is 0.
C0b61 Bin movement Though approx. 500ms passed after M1 has

overload started forward or reverse rotation and the
Bin Moving Section
Bin Moving drive pulse applied to M1 is maximum,

Motor (M1) unblocked PC3 is not blocked or blocked PC3
is not unblocked. (The pulses are output from
M1 at long intervals.)
C0b62 Bin Positioning Although M1 has turned in the forward or

Sensor (PC3) reverse direction for approx. 500ms and the
pulses output from M1 are normal, the output
of PC3 does not change.
C0b63 Bin Lower Limit When the Bin reference position detecting
Position Sensor operation has ended, the output of PC4
(PC4) remains High (unblocked).
C0b64 • Bin Moving When the Bin reference position detecting
Motor (M1) operation ended, the number of pulses from
(Rotation M1 was 0.
Detecting
Section)
C0b70 Punch Unit In the Transport Section Drive check (page
(Overload) M-17) in the initial operation, the Motor speed
Punch Mechanism
at the time when the Punch Solenoid (SL2) is

activated is approx. 80% or less of the speed
at the time before SL2 is activated.
C0b71 Punch In the CL1 operation check (see page M-22)
Registration performed on the last sheet of paper in the
Clutch (CL1) Punch Mode, the Sort Exit Sensor (PC2) has
been blocked ( L ) before CL1 is deactivated.
T-4
2-2. Troubleshooting Procedures
The initial operation (see page M-6) given under the Check Item is performed only when the
Sorter Set Switch (S3) is turned ON the first time after the copier Power Switch is turned ON. To
repeat the initial operation, the copier Power Switch must be turned OFF, then ON. Note that
when the Rear Cover has been removed, the initial operation can be repeated by pressing S3A
on PWB-A (see page S-1).
1 C0b00

In the initial operation, does the
1 YES Check step 4.
Transport Motor (M5) turn?
Can the Misfeed Removal Knob be Check the Drive Transmission Section,
2 turned smoothly? NO starting from M5, for foreign matter,
deformation, damage, etc.
When the initial operation has been
Check the wiring from PWB-A to M5. If
performed, does the voltage across YES
normal, change M5.
PJ13A-5 and 6 vary?
3
* Because this is a pulse signal, judge
whether the tester indicator deflects NO Change PWB-A.
or not.
Is the Transport Motor Pulse Sensor
(PC9) blocked with foreign matter,
dirty, etc.? Also, is the Pulse disc
YES Remove foreign matter or clean.
blocked with foreign matter, etc.?
* Remove and check the PC9
4 mounting plate.
YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
* When PC9 is blocked, does the
Check the wiring between PWB-A and
voltage across PJ5A-17 and GND NO
PC9. If normal, change PC9.
change from 5VDC to 0VDC?
2 C0b01

Can the Misfeed Removal Knob be YES Change the Transport Motor (M5).
turned smoothly?
1 Check the Drive Transmission Section,
NO starting from M5 (for foreign matter,
deformation, damage, etc.).
T-5
PC9 Mounting Plate
Misfeed Removal Knob
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4427T002AA
4427C02TAA
T-6
3 C0b10, C0b11

In the initial operation, does the Paper
Clamp Unit move?
1 * Remove the Paper Clamp Home YES Check step 4.

Position Sensor (PC7) mounting
plate and perform the initial operation
with PC7 unblocked.
Is the output signal sent from PWB-A Check the wiring from PWB-A to M2
to the Paper Clamp Motor (M2)? YES and check the connectors (CN1,CN3).
* When the initial operation has been If normal, change M2.
2
performed with PC7 unblocked, does
the voltage across PJ11A-3 and GND NO Change PWB-A.
change to 24VDC?
When the Cam Slider of the Paper
Clamp Unit is removed (see page D-4), Check the rails for deformation,
NO
does the Paper Clamp Unit slide on mounting fault, foreign matter, etc.
3
the rails smoothly?
Check the gears for chipping,
Is the M2 assembly normal? NO
deformation, foreign matter, etc.
Are the Paper Clamp Positioning
Sensor (PC6) and Blocking Plate
blocked with foreign matter, dirty, etc.? YES Remove foreign matter or clean.
* Remove PC6 mounting plate and
check.
4
YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
4 C0b12

Are the Paper Clamp Home Position
check.
1
YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
T-7
5 C0b13

Are the Paper Clamp Positioning
check.
1
YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
PC7 Mounting Plate
PC6 Mounting Plate
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4427C03TAA
T-8
6 C0b30, C0b31

Is the Paper Aligning Bar deformed? Change the Paper Aligning Bar (see
1 YES
page D-5).
When the Drive Coupling Belt is Check the Spiral Shafts for
turned, does the Paper Aligning Bar deformation, marring, foreign matter,
move smoothly? NO etc.
Check the Drive Transmission Section
2
(belt, pulleys).
Is the Paper Aligning Home Position Remove foreign matter or clean.
Sensor (PC5) blocked with foreign YES
matter, dirty, etc.?
Does the Paper Aligning Bar move Check step 5.
3 every time the Sorter Set Switch (S3) YES
is turned ON?
Is the PWB-A and Paper Aligning Change M3 and PWB-A in this order.
4 YES
Motor (M3) connected properly?
Is the output signal of PC5 entered into Change PWB-A.
YES
PWB-A properly?
5 * When PC5 is blocked, does the Check the wiring between PWB-A and
voltage across PJ5A-2 and GND NO PC5. If normal, change PC5.
PC5 Mounting Plate
Drive Coupling Belt

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T-9
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T-10
7 C0b50

Does the Stapler move smoothly when Check the gears for chipping,
1 moved manually by turning the Stapler NO deformation, foreign matter, etc.
Knob? (See Note below.)
Turn OFF the copier Power Switch and Check the wiring from CN9 to S4. If
unplug connector CN9. When the normal, change the Staple Unit
Stapler Knob is turned to turn OFF the (change S4).
YES
Stapler Home Position Detecting
2 Switch (S4), is there continuity across
CN9-3 and 4 on the Stapler side?
In this state, is there continuity across Check the wiring from PWB-A to CN9.
YES
PJ3A-2 and 5? If normal, change PWB-A.
to the Stapling Motor (M4)? YES and also check CN9. If normal, change
* When CN9 is plugged in and the the Staple Unit. (Change M4.)
initial operation is performed with S4 Change PWB-A.
3 OFF, does the voltage across
PJ10A-1 and GND vary? (Since the
ON signal is as short as approx. 0.5 NO
seconds, judge whether the tester
indicator deflects or not.)
8 C0b51

By visual check, is S4 OFF? Check step 5.
1 NO
(See Note below.)
In the initial operation, does the Check step 5.
2 YES
Stapler operate?
Does the Stapler move smoothly when Check the gears for chipping,
3 moved manually by turning the Stapler NO deformation, foreign matter, etc.
Knob?
to M4? YES and also check CN9. If normal, change
* When the initial operation is the Staple Unit. (Change M4.)
4 performed, does the voltage across Change PWB-A.
PJ10A-1 and GND vary? (Since the
ON signal is as short as approx. 0.5 NO
seconds, judge whether the tester
indicator deflects or not.)
Is there continuity across PJ3A-2 and YES Change PWB-A.
5?
5 Check the wiring from PWB-A to S4
NO and also check CN9. If normal, change
the Staple Unit. (Change S4.)
T-11
Note: If the stapler has jammed, reset the jam by the following procedure:
1. Turn the copier Power Switch OFF and remove the Staple Cartridge.
2. Attach the Stapler knob to its shaft. While pushing, turn the knob to move the Stapler
manually and remove the jamming staple.
3. With the Staple Cartridge removed, slide the Sorter against the copier and turn the
Power Switch ON. (The initial operation returns the Stapler to the home position.)
4. Break off the staple sheet of the Staple Cartridge at the specified position and reload
the Cartridge.
5. In the Manual Staple Mode, check the stapling operation.
Stapler Knob
On the Stapler Side

CN9-3: YELLOW
CN9-4: BLUE
CN9
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T-12
9 C0b52

Is the Paper Clamping Sensor (PC8)
1 dirty or blocked with foreign matter YES Clean or remove foreign matter.
such as paper scraps?

YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
2 * Is the voltage across PJ4A-6 and

Check the wiring from PWB-A to PC8
GND 0VDC? Also, does the voltage
NO and check the connector (CN11). If
change to 5VDC when PC8 is
normal, change PC8.
blocked by paper?
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T-13
10 C0b60

Is any Bin out of engagement or Reinstall or change the Bin. (See page
1 damaged to prevent the Bins from YES D-5)
moving?
By visual check, is the Bin Upper Limit Check the operations of the Actuator
Interlock Switch (S1) or Bin Lower and Blocking Plate. If the Bins are
2 Limit Interlock Switch (S2) ON? YES located at the upper/lower limit position
to turn S1 or S2 ON, rotate the Spiral
Cams to turn it OFF.
When turned by hand, do the Spiral Check the coupling of the Bin Moving
Cams rotate smoothly? Motor (M1) and Spiral Cam (rear) and
3 NO that of the Bin Support Unit and Spiral
Cam (front) for foreign matter,
With the Sorter Set Switch (S3) ON; Check the wiring from PWB-A to S1. If
Is the voltage across PJ13A-4 and NO normal, change S1.
GND 24VDC?
Is the voltage across PJ8A-1 and GND Change PWB-A.
NO
4 24VDC?
Is the voltage across PJ8A-2 and GND Check the wiring from PWB-A to S2. If
NO
24VDC? normal, change S2.
Is the voltage across PJ8A-3 and GND Change PWB-A.
NO
24VDC?
When the initial operation is Check the wiring from PWB-A to M1. If
performed, does the voltage across YES normal, change M1.
PJ7A-3 and GND vary?
5
* Because this is a pulse signal, judge Change PWB-A.
whether the tester indicator deflects NO
or not.
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T-14
11 C0b61

When turned by hand, do the Spiral YES Change the Bin Moving Motor (M1).
Cams rotate smoothly?
Check the coupling of the Bin Moving
1 Motor (M1) and Spiral Cam (rear) and
NO that of the Bin Support Unit and Spiral
Cam (front) for foreign matter,
12 C0b62

Is the Bin Positioning Sensor (PC3)
1 YES Remove foreign matter or clean.
blocked with foreign matter, dirty, etc.?

YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
* When PC3 is blocked by paper, does
2 the voltage across PJ6A-2 and GND
change from 5VDC to 0VDC? (When Check the wiring from PWB-A to PC3.
NO
PC3 is blocked by the Blocking Plate, If normal, change PC3.
turn the Spiral Cam to move the
Blocking Plate.)
13 C0b63

Does the Blocking Plate of the Bin Check the Blocking Plate for
Lower Limit Position Sensor (PC4) NO deformation, mounting fault, foreign
1 operate properly? matter, etc.
Is PC4 blocked with foreign matter,
YES Remove foreign matter or clean.
dirty, etc.?
YES Change PWB-A.
PWB-A properly?
2 * When PC4 is blocked by the

Blocking Plate, does the voltage Check the wiring from PWB-A to PC4.
NO
across PJ6A-5 and GND change If normal, change PC4.
from 5VDC to 0VDC?
14 C0b64

Are PWB-A and the Bin Moving Motor
1 YES Change M1 and PWB-A in that order.
(M1) connected properly?
T-15
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T-16
15 C0b70

Is the Punch Unit dirty, clogged with
foreign matter, deformed, etc.? Clean, remove foreign matter, or
1 YES
* Remove and check the Punch Unit change the Punch Unit.
(page D-2).
16 C0b71

When a copy is made in the Punch Check the wiring from PWB-A to the
Mode, does the voltage across YES Punch Registration Clutch (CL1).
PJ12A-1 and 3 vary? If normal, change CL1.
1
* Since the ON signal is as short as
approx. 0.3 seconds, judge whether NO Change PWB-A.
the tester indicator deflects or not.
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Copyright
1994 MINOLTA CO., LTD
Printed in Japan
Use of this manual should

be strictly supervised to
avoid disclosure of
confidential information.
MINOLTA CO., LTD. 4427-7991-11 94075550

Printed in Japan
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◆ ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

◆ ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

◆ ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LAYOUT

In the Non-Sort Mode

In the Sort/Group/Sort Staple Mode

Sort/Group Mode Sort Staple Mode

∗1. Stapler Cover 7. Right Door

1. Sort (1st to 20th) Bin ∗10. Punch Unit

5-2. Non-Sort Mode

Example: When the number of copies set to be made is 80

number of copies set Ejection from the copier

Transport in the Sorter

Ejected to the Non-Sort Bin

Bin capacity exceeded

Paper alignment … ST-206 Bin movement

End of Operation Paper alignment

1st Bin 20th Bin

20th Bin Moving direction

● If 50 copies has been loaded in each of the corresponding Bins, the

When the copying (19 copies) of the 32nd original is over,

Ejection from the copier

Transport in the Sorter

After ejection of the

Bin movement Paper alignment

… ST-206 End of Operation

Ejection from the copier

Transport in the Sorter

When all copies have

End of Operation Paper alignment

Ejection into the

Bin movement Paper alignment

Paper alignment Movement of the

Stapling After end of the last

Bin movement End of Operation

5-6. Manual Staple Mode (ST-206 only)

Press the Manual Staple Key on the copier Control Panel.

Ejection from the copier

Transport in the Sorter

Copy being transported is stopped instantaneously.

Trailing edge of the copy is punched.

The copy is transported and ejected into the Bin.

Punch Trash Guide

Punch Trash Box

Drive Section Viewed from the Machine Rear

Registration Roller Drive

Clutch Roller Drive

Exit Roller Drive Torque Limiter∗

The speed of M5 is controlled by the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

M5 is energized by a given drive pulse (approx. 50% of the maximum

∗ If ➀ is less than the given value, malfunction detection code "C0b00" or

M5 is energized by a given drive pulse (approx. 50% of the maximum

The Punch Registration Clutch (CL1) is activated.

The Punch Unit punches the trailing edge of the paper.

Drive Shaft Punch Bar

The Punch Registration Sensor (PC11) is unblocked ( H ) by the

leading edge of the paper ejected by the copier.

(CL1 operation check)

∗ If PC2 is blocked ( L ) during this period, malfunction code "C0b71" (page

● Paper Aligning Motor M3

Output Sequence M3 Turning Forward

Operation When Paper Aligning Bar is Detected at its Home Position

NOTE: CPU checks whether PC5 is blocked or unblocked each time M3 is