Parts marked with ““ are important for maintaining the safety of the set.
Be sure to replace these parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
This document has been published to be used for
SHARP CORPORATION
after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
The label () in the fusing area of the machine indicates the
following:
: Caution, risk of danger
: Caution, hot surface
A. Warning for servicing
•The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed
paper.
•Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes .
B. Cautions for servicing
•Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine
off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on.
•Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
•Place the machine on a firm, level surface .
•Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location.
•When the machine is not used for a long time, for example, during
prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power
cord from the outlet.
•When moving the machine, be sure to turn the power switch off and
remove the power cord from the outlet.
•Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the
power is on. Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the
machine.
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation
exposure.
•The socket-outlet shall be installed near the machine and should be
easily accessible.
•poorly ventilated
•exposed to direct sunlight
•subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air
conditioner or heater.
C. Note for installation place
Improper installation may damage the machine. Please note the
following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved.
Caution : If the machine is moved from a cool place to a warm place,
condensation may form inside the machine. Operation in this
condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave
the machine at room temperature for at least 2 hours before
use.
Do not install your machine in areas that are:
•damp, humid, or very dusty
The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for
easy connection and disconnection.
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the
specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet
is properly grounded.
Note :Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other
electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same
outlet, the light may flicker.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing
and proper ventilation.
8" (20 cm)
8"
(20 cm)
8"
(20 cm)
AR-5316 GENERAL 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
The table below shows the specifications of this model and the contents of changes from the AR-M160/M205 and AR-5316.
Paper feed system1cassette +
WeightApprox.31.3KgApprox.31.3Kg
InterfaceUSB1.1/USB2.0
Option
MachineModelAR-M160AR-5316Remark
250 sheets paper feed unitAR-D24 / D25OSPFAR-SP6OO
Original coverAR-VR5StandardStandard
O : The option can be installed.
- : The option cannot be installed.
ItemAR-M160AR-5316
Multi manual paper feed
IEEE1284
One automatic feeding paper tray(250sheets) +
bypass tray(100sheets)
(Not including TD cartridge)
IEEE1284parallel connector/USB1.1
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
NONameContentLifeProduct nameRemark
1TD cartridge(Black)Toner developer cartridge
(Toner: Net Weight 300g)
(Developer: Net Weight 400g)
IC chip
Poly ethylene bag
2Drum cartridgeDrum cartr idgex130KAR-016DR
Pack ed items:DR cartridge(30K)/TD cartridge(4.5K)
Note 1: The individual carton is printed with English, German, French, and Spanish as well as the green mark.
x1
9KAR-016TD*Life setting by LT 5% document
x1
x1
AR-5316 SPECIFICATIONS 2-1
[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance
1
2
7
6
2
16
17
15
1Glass cleaner2Document feeder cover (when the SPF
(when the SPF is installed)
24TD cartridge strap25TD cartridge lock release lever26Roller rotating knob
27Fusing unit release levers28Drum cartridge29Drum cartridge handle
30Fusing unit paper guide
AR-5316 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4-1
19Or iginal guides
22Exit area
2627
(when the SPF is installed)
(when the SPF is installed)
20Feeding roller cover
(when the SPF is installed)
23TD cartridge
30
3. Operation Section
1
2
3
XYZOOM
ON LINE
DUAL
PAG E
COPY
1ON LINE key/indicator2DUAL PAGE COPY key/indicator3XY-ZOOM key/indicator
4SPF indicator
(when the SPF is installed)
7PAPER SIZE indicators8PRESET RATIO selector keys /
5Paper feed location / misfeed location
indicators
indicators
6ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key /
ORIGINAL SIZE indicato rs
10
9
AUDIT CLEAR
AUTO
TEXT
PHOTO
135
18
ORIGINAL
SIZE
11X17
8½
X
X
8½
8½
X
X
8½
EXTRA
ORIGINAL SIZE
ENTER
6
7
PAPER
SIZE
14
11
5½
11
19
TRAY
SELECT
4
11
20
12
POWER SAVE
AUTO
PRESET RATIO
IMAGE
5
21
13
200
141
129
121
100
8
14
15
ZOOM
%
%
95
77
64
50
%
16
25 400%
INTERR
CLEAR
CLEAR ALL
START
2224
17
UPT
26
2523
Not used for this machine.
9AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key / indicators10AUDIT CLEAR key11Alarm indicators
12POWER SAVE indicator13Display14Copy ratio display key
15ZOOM indicator16Zoom keys17INTERRUPT key / indicator
18Light and Dark keys / indicators19PAPER SIZE ENTER key20TRAY SELECT key
21AUTO IMAGE key / indicator22Numeric keys23# key
24START key / indicator25CLEAR ALL key26CLEAR key
AR-5316 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4-2
[5]UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
PAPER
SIZE
11X17
8½
X
14
8½
X
11
8½
X
11
8½
X
5½
EXTRA
ORIGINAL SIZE
ENTER
PAPER
SIZE
11X17
8½
X
14
8½
X
11
8½
X
11
8½
X
5½
EXTRA
5. Changing a tray's paper size setting
Follow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting.
Note:
•The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has
stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed, or during
interrupt copying.
•During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be
changed.
•Do not load paper that is a different size than the paper size setting.
Copying will not be possible.
1) Hold down the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] key for more than 5 seconds to
set the selected paper size.
The currently selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the
corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light
steadily.
All other indicators will go out.
3) Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to
match the width of the paper, and move the left guide to the
appropriate slot as marked on the tray.
Left guide
Front guide
•The front guide is a slide-type guide. Grasp the locking knob on the
guide and slide the guide to the indicator line of the paper to be loaded.
•The left guide is an insert-type guide. Remove it and then insert it at the
indicator line of the paper to be loaded.
•When using 11" x 17" sized paper store the left guide in the slot at the
left front of the paper tray.
2) Use the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] key to select the paper size.
The indicator of the selected paper size lights up.
4) Press the [START] key and then the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] key.
To change the paper size setting of another tray, repeat steps 2) to 4)
after pressing the [START] key.
START
Note: Affix the paper size label for the paper size selected in step 2) to
the label position on the right end of the tray.
Important points when using th e printer mode
•Make sure that the tray's paper size setting is the same as the tray's
paper size setting in the printer dr iver. For example, if the tray's paper
size setting is 8-1/2”x11R, set "Setting Paper Size" to "Letter R". For
more information, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" in the
"Software Setup Guide".
(1)Developing doctor gap adjustmentDeveloping doctor gap adjustment
(2)MG roller main pole position adjustmentMG roller main pole position adjustment
(3)Developing bias voltage check
(4)Main charger voltage check
(1)Image position adjustmentSIM-50
(2)Main scanning direction (FR direction) distortion balance
adjustment
No. 2/3 mirror base unit installing position adjustment
Copy lamp unit installing position adjustment
(3)Main scanning direction (FR direction) distortion adjustmentRail height adjustment
(4)Sub scanning direction (scanning direction) distortion
Winding pulley position adjustment
adjustment
(5)Main scanning direction (FR direction) magnification ratio
SIM 48-1
adjustment
(6)Sub scanning direction (scanning direction) magnification ratio
adjustment
OC mode in copying (SIM 48-1)
SPF mode in copying (SIM 48-5)
(7)Off center adjustmentOC mode (SIM 50-12)
SPF mode (SIM 50-12)
(8)SPF white correction pixel position adjustment
(
required in an SPF model when replacing the lens unit)
SIM63-7
(1)Copy modeSIM 46-1
2.Copier adjustment
A.Process section
(1) Developing doctor gap adjustment
1) Loosen the developing doctor fixing screw A.
2) Insert a thickness gauge of 1.5mm to the three positions at 20mm
and 130mm from the both ends of the developing doctor as shown.
3) Push the developing doctor in the arrow direction, and tighten the
developing doctor fixing screw. (Perform the same procedure for the
front and the rear frames.)
4) Check the clearance of the developing doctor. If it is within the
specified range, then fix the doctor fixing screw with screw lock.
*When inserting a thickness gauge, be careful not to scratch the
developing doctor and the MG roller.
(2) MG roller main pole position adjustment
1) Remove and separate the waste toner box and put the developing
unit on a flat surface.
2) Tie a string to a needle or a pin.
3) Hold the string and bring the needle close to the MG roller
horizontally. (Do not use paper clip, which is too heavy to make a
correct adjustment.) (Put the developing unit horizontally for this
adjustment.)
4) Do not bring the needle into contact with the MG roller, but bring it to
a position 2 or 3mm apar t from the MG roller. Mark the point on the
MG roller which is on the extension line from the needle tip.
5) Measure the distance from the marking position to the top of the
doctor plate of the developing unit to insure that it is 18mm.
If the distance is not within the specified range, loosen the fixing
screw A of the main pole adjustment plate, and move the adjustment
plate in the arrow direction to adjust.
<Adjustment specification>
Developing doctor gap
Both ends (20mm from the both ends) :
C (Center) (150mm from the both ends) :
+0.1
1.5 mm
- 0.15
+0.15
1.55 mm
- 0.2
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-1
(3)Developing bias voltage check
Note: Use a digital multi-meter with an internal resistance of 10MΩ or
more.
1) Set the digital multi-meter range to DC700V.
2) Put the test rod of the digital multi-meter on the developing bias
voltage output check pin.
3) Turn on the power, execute SIM25-1.
<Specification>
Mode Specification
Developing bias volt age DC - 400±8V
(4) Grid bias voltage check
Note: Use a digital multi-meter with an internal resistance of 10MΩ or
more.
B.Mechanism section
Note: If a jam error or paper empty occurs during copying in the
adjustment by the simulation, the image data are not saved, and
therefore recopying is required.
(1)Image position adjustment
a.OC image lead edge position adjustment (SIM 50-1)
Note: In advance to this adjustment, the sub scanning magnification ratio
adjustment must be performed.
1) Set a scale on the OC table as shown below.
2) Make a copy.
3) Check the copy output. If necessary, perform the following
adjustment procedures.
4) Execute SIM 50-1.
5) Set the OC lead edge position set value (Exposure display
<<PHOTO>> ON) to [1]
The OC image scanning start position is shifted inside the document
edge.
6) Set the main cassette lead edge void adjustment value (Exposure
display <<TEXT>> ON) * to [1]
The lead edge void becomes the minimum.
7) Set the main cassette print star t position value (Exposure display
<<AUTO+MAIN CASSETTE LAMP>> ON) to [1] and make a copy.
The print start position is shifted inside the document edge.
1) Set the digital multi-meter range to DC700V.
2) Put the test rod of the digital multi-meter on the grid bias voltage
output check pin.
3) Turn on the power.
(The voltage is outputted in the grid bias High output mode during
warming up, and in the grid bias Low output mode when warming up
is completed.)
<Specification>
Mode Specification
Grid bias LOW DC - 400±8V
Grid bias HIGH DC - 525±10V
5mm
5
10
*The dimension varies depending on the model.
4mm
8) Measure the image loss R of the copied image. Enter the set value of
the image scanning lead edge position (Exposure display
<<PHOTO>> ON) again.
•1 step of the set value corresponds to about 0.1mm shift.
•Calculate the set value from the formula below.
R/0.1(mm) = Image loss set value
<R: Image loss measurement value (mm)>
5mm
5
10
* The scanning edge is set.
(A line may be printed by scanning the document edge.)
0mm
Example:4/0.1 = 40 = about 40
Note: If the set value is not obtained from the above formula, perform the
fine adjustment.
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-2
9) Measure the distance H between the paper lead edge and the image
print start position. Set the image print start position set value
(Exposure display <<AUTO+ MA IN CASSE TTE LAMP >> ON) again.
•1 step of the set value corresponds to about 0.1mm shift.
•Calculate the set value from the formula below.
H/0.1(mm) = Image print start position set value
<H: Print start position measurement value (mm)>
0mm
b.SPF image lead edge position adjustment (SIM50-6)
1) Set a scale on the OC table as shown below.
5
10
*Fit the print edge with the paper edge, and perform the
lead edge adjustment.
0mm
Example:5/0.1 = 50 = about 50
Note:If the set value is not obtained from the above formula, perform the
fine adjustment.
10) Set the lead edge void adjustment value (Exposure display
<<TEXT>> ON)* again.
•1 step of the set value corresponds to about 0.1mm shift.
•Calculate the set value from the formula below.
B/0.05 (mm) = Lead edge void adjustment value
<B: Lead edge void (mm)>
2.5mm
5
10
2.5mm
Note:Since the printed copy is used as a test chart, put the scale in
paralled with the edge lines.
2) Make a copy, Then use the copy output as an original to make an
SPF copy again.
3) Check the copy output. If necessary, perform the following
adjustment procedures.
4) Execute SIM 50-6.
5) Set the SPF lead edge position set value (Exposure display
<<AUTO>> ON) so that the same image is obtained as that obtained
in the previous OC image lead edge position adjustment.
<Adjustment specification>
Adjustment mode SIM LED Set value Spec value Set
range
SPF image lead
edge position
(1st print surface)
SIM
50-6
AUTO 1 step:
0.1mm shift
Lead edge
void:
1 - 4mm
1 ~ 99
Image loss:
3mm or
less
Example:When setting the lead edge void to 2.5mm
:2.5 /0.05 = about 50
Note:If the set value is not obtained from the above formula, perform the
fine adjustment.
*Multi bypass tray lead edge void adjustment: Exposure display
<<TEXT + PHOTO>>
<Adjustment specification>
Adjustment
mode
OC image lead
edge position
Main cassette
print start
position
Multi bypass
tray print start
position
SIM LEDSet
value
SIM
PHOT O R/0.1Lead edge
50-1
AUTO
B/0.1
+
MAIN
AUT O
+
MULT I
Spec
value
void:
1 - 4mm
Image loss:
3mm or
less
Set
range
1 ~ 99
Lead edge voidTEXTB/0.05
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-3
c.Rear edge void adjustment (SIM50-1, SIM50-19)
1) Set a scale as shown in the figure below.
A4(8.5" x 11")
Paper rear edge
2) Set the document size to A4 (8.5" x 11"), and make a copy at 100%.
3) If necessary, perform the following adjustment procedure.
Void amount (Standard value: 4mm or less)
Scale image
Paper rear edge
4) Execute SIM 50-1 and set the density mode to AUTO + TEXT +
PHOTO (Rear edge void).The currently set adjustment value is
displayed.
5) Enter the set value and press the start key. The correction value is
stored and a copy is made.
<Adjustment specification>
Mode SIM LED Set value Specifi-
Rear edge void SIM
50-1
AUTO
+
1 step:
0.1mm shift
cation
4mm or
less
Set
range
1 ~ 99
TEXT
+
PHOTO
e.Side edge void area adjustment (SIM26-43)
Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the paper
off center adjustment (SIM 50-10) is completed.
1) Set a test chart (UKOG-0089CSZZ) on the document table.
2) Select a paper feed port and ma ke two copies. Compare the 2nd
copy and the test chart. If necessary, perform the following
adjustment procedure.
*The 1st copy does not show the void. Be sure to check the 2nd copy.
3) Execute SIM 26-43 and set the density mode to AUTO(right edge
void) + TEXT (Left edge void).
The currently set adjustment value is displayed.
4) Enter the set value and press the start key. The correction value is
stored.
<Adjustment specification>
ode SIM LED Set value Specifi-
Left edge void SIM
26-43
AUTO
(right
1 step:
0.5mm shift
cation
0.5 ~ 4mm 1 ~ 99
Set
range
edge)
+
TEXT
(left edge)
*The void adjustment values on the right and the left must be the
same.
(2) Main scanning direction(FR direction) distortion balance
adjustment
1) Remove the OC glass and the right cabinet.
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
d. Paper off center adjustment (SIM50-10)
1) Set a test chart (UKOG-0089CSZZ) on the document table.
2) Select a paper feed port and make a copy. Compare the copy and
the test chart. If necessary, perform the following adjustment
procedure.
3) Execute SIM 50-10. After completion of warm-up, shading is
performed and the currently set off center adjustment value of each
paper feed port is displayed.
4) Enter the set value and press the start key. The correction value is
stored and a copy is made.
<Adjustment specification>
Mode SIM LED Set value Specifi-
cation
Paper off
center
SIM
50-10
AUT O
+
Selected
Add 1:
0.1mm shift
to R side.
Single:
Center
±2.0mm
Set
range
1 ~ 99
tray ON
Reduce 1:
0.1mm shift
to L side.
(3)
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-4
2) Loosen the copy lamp unit wire fixing screw.
Wire fixing screw
3) Manually turn the mirror base drive pulley and bring No. 2/3 mirror
base unit into contact with the positioning plate. At that time, if the
front frame side and the rear frame side of No. 2/3 mirror base unit
are brought into contact with the positioning plate at the same time,
the mirror base unit parallelism is proper. If one of them is in contact
with the positioning plate, perform the adjustment of 4).
4) Loosen the set screw of the scanner drive pulley which is not in
contact with No. 2/3 mirror base unit positioning plate.
5) Without moving the scanner drive pulley shaft, manually turn the
scanner drive pulley until the positioning plate is brought into contact
with No. 2/3 mirror base unit, then fix the scanner drive pulley.
6) Put No. 2/3 mirror base unit on the positioning plate again, push the
projections on the front frame side and the rear frame side of the
copy lamp unit to the corner frame, and tighten the wire fixing screw.
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-5
(3)Main scanning direction (FR direction) distortion
adjustment
This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:
•When the mirror base drive wire is replaced.
•When the lamp unit, or No. 2/3 mirror holder is replaced.
•When a copy as shown is made.
La
Paper exit
direction
Original
Copy
1) Set A3 (11" x 17") white paper on the original table as shown below.
Allow a little space.
Lb
4) Loosen the mirror base drive pulley fixing screw on the front frame
side or on the rear frame side.
When La < Lb
Turn the mirror base drive pulley on the front frame side in the
arrow direction A.
(Do not move the mirror base drive pulley shaft.)
When La > Lb
Turn the mirror base drive pulley on the front frame side in the
arrow direction A.
(Do not move the mirror base drive pulley shaft.)
Rear side
A
B
Front side
5)Tighten the mirror base drive pulley fixing screw.
Glass holding plate
Fit the paper edge and
the glass holding plate edge.
A3 (11" x 17") white paper
2) Open the original cover and make a normal (100%) copy.
3) Measure the width of the black background at the lead edge and at
the rear edge.
Paper exit direction
La: Lead edge black background width
Lb: Rear edge black background width
If the width (La) of the black background at the lead edge is equal that
(Lb) at the rear edge, there is no need to execute the following
procedures of 4) ~ 7).
<Adjustment specification>
La = Lb
6) Execute the main scanning direction (FR) distartion balance
adjustment previously described in 2) again.
(4) Sub scanning direction (scanning direction) distortion
adjustment
When there is no skew copy in the mirror base scanning direction and
there is no horizontal error (right angle to the scanning direction), the
adjustment can be made by adjusting the No. 2/3 mirror base unit rail
height.
Before performing this adjustment, be sure to perform the horizontal
image distortion adjustment in the laser scanner section.
This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:
•When the mirror base wire is replaced.
•When the copy lamp unit or No. 2/3 mirror unit is replaced.
•When the mirror unit rail is replaced or moved.
•When a following copy is made.
Original
Copy ACopy B
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-6
1) Making of a test sheet
Make test sheet by drawing parallel lines at 10mm from the both
ends of A3 (11" x 17") white paper as shown below. (These lines
must be correctly parallel to each other.)
When La > Lb
Shift the mirror base B rail upward by the half of the
difference of La - Lb.
Parallel line
10mm
10mm
White paper
Parallel line
10mm
10mm
2) Make a normal (100%) copy of the test sheet on A3 (11" x 17")
paper. (Fit the paper edge with the glass holding plate edge.)
3) Measure the distances (La, Lb, Lc, Ld) at the four corners as shown
below.
Paper exit
direction
La
LbLd
Lc
When La < Lb
Shift the mirror base B rail downward by the half of the
difference of Lb - La.
Example: When La = 12mm and Lb = 9mm, shift the mirror
base B rail upward by 1.5mm.
When Lc > Ld
Shift the mirror base B rail downward by the half of the
difference of Lc - Ld.
When Lc < Ld
Shift the mirror base B rail downward by the half of the
difference of Ld - Lc.
When moving the mirror base rail, hold the mirror base rail
with your hand.
<Adjustment specification>
La = Lb, Lc = Ld
5) After completion of adjustment, manually turn the mirror base drive
pulley, scan the mirror base A and mirror base B fully, and check that
the mirror bases are not in contact with each other.
*If the mirror base rail is moved extremely, the mirror base may be in
contact with the frame or the original glass. Be careful to avoid this.
(5) Main scanning direction (FR direction) magnification
ratio adjustment (SIM 48-1)
Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the CCD
unit is properly installed.
When La = Lb and Lc = Ld, no need to perform the procedures 4) and 5).
4) Move the mirror base F rail position up and down (in the arrow
direction) to adjust.
Note:If the rear side rail is used for the adjustment, the scanning position
of the white balance sheet is shifted and "E7-04" may occur only
when scanning with the SPF. Therefore it is advisable to use th e
front side rail for the adjustment.
1) Put a scale on the original table as shown below.
2) Execute SIM 48-1.
3) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of the
main scanning direction magnification ratio is displayed on the
display section in 2 digits.
4) Select the mode and press the start key again.
5) Manual correction mode (TEXT lamp ON)
Enter the set value and press the start key.
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-7
<Adjustment specification>
Note: A judgment must be made with 200mm width, and must not be
made with 100mm width.
ModeSpecification SIM Set value Set range
Main scanning
direction
magnification
ratio
At normal:
±1.0%
SIM 48-1 Add 1:0.1%
increase
Reduce 1:
0.1%
1 ~ 99
decrease
(6) Sub scanning direction (scanning direction)
magnification ratio adjustment (SIM 48-1, SIM 48-5)
a. OC mode in copying (SIM48-1)
Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the CCD
unit is properly installed.
1) Put a scale on the original table as shown below, and make a normal
(100%) copy.
2) Compare the scale image and the actual image. If necessary,
perform the following adjustment procedures.
3) Execute SIM 48-1.<<PHOTO>>
4) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of the
main scanning direction magnification ratio is displayed on the
display section in 2 digits.
5) When the photo lamp is lighted by pressing the density selection key,
the current magnification ratio correction value in the sub scanning
direction is displayed in lower 2 digits of the display section.
6) Enter the set value and press the start key.
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
<Adjustment specification>
ModeSpecification SIM Set value Set range
Sub scanning
direction
magnification
ratio
(OC mode)
b. SPF sub scanning direction magnification ratio (SIM48-5)
Note:
•Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the CCD unit is
properly installed.
•Before performing this adjustment, the OC mode adjustment in copying
must be completed.
1) Put a scale on the original table as shown below, and make a normal
(100%) copy to make a test chart.
Normal
±1.0%
SIM 48-1
(PHOTO)
Add 1:0.1%
increase
Reduce 1:
0.1%
decrease
1 ~ 99
Note:Since the printed copy is used as a test chart, put the scale in
parallel with the edge lines.
2) Set the test chart on the SPF and make a normal (100%) copy.
3) Compare the scale image and the actual image. If necessary,
perform the following adjustment procedures.
4) Execute SIM 48-5.
5) After warm-up, shading is performed.
The auto density lamp lights up and the current front surface sub
scanning direction magnification ratio correction value is displayed in
two digits on the display section.
6) Enter the set value and press the start key.
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
<Adjustment specification>
ModeSpecificationSIMSet valueSet range
Sub scanning
direction
magnification
ratio
(SPF mode)
Normal
±1.0%
SIM 48-5 Add 1:0.1%
increase
Reduce 1:
0.1%
decrease
1 ~ 99
(7) Off center adjustment (SIM 50-12)
a. OC mode (SIM50-12)
1) Make a test chart as shown below and set it so that its cent er line is
fit with the original guide center mark.
*To make a test chart, draw a line on A3 or 11" x 17" paper at the
center in the paper transport direction.
Original guide
Center
Copy paper
(A3 or 17" x 11")
2) Make a normal copy from the manual paper feed tray, and compare
the copy and the test chart.
If necessary, perform the following adjustment procedures.
3) Execute SIM 50-12.
4) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of the
off center adjustment is displayed on the display section in 2 digits.
5) Enter the set value and press the start key.
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
<Adjustment specification>
ModeSpecificationSIMSet valueSet range
Original off
center mode
(OC mode)
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-8
Single:
Center ±2.0mm
SIM 50-12
(AE lamp
ON)
Add 1:
0.1mm shift
to R side
Reduce 1:
0.1mm shift
to L side
1 ~ 99
b. SPF original off-center adjustment (SIM50-12)
Note: B efore performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the paper
off center is properly adjusted.
1) Make a test chart for the center position adjustment and set it on the
SPF.
<Adjustment specification>
Draw a line on a paper in the scanning direction.
2) Make a normal copy from the manual paper feed tray, and compare
the copy and the original test chart.
If necessary, perform the following adjustment procedures.
3) Execute SIM 50-12.
4) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of the
off center adjustment at each paper feed port is displayed on the
display section in 2 digits.
5) Enter the set value and press the start key.
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
<Adjustment specification>
ModeSpecificationSIMSet valueSet
range
Original off
center
mode
(SPF mode)
Single:
Center ±3.0mm(TEXT lamp)
SIM
50-12
Add 1:
0.1mm shift
to R side
Reduce 1:
0.1mm shift
to L side
1 ~ 99
(8) SPF white correction pixel position adjustment(SIM63-7)
(required in an SPF model when replacing the lens unit)
1) Fully open the SPF.
2) Execute SIM 63-7.
3) When the operation panel displays "COMPLETE,"the adjustment is
completed.
4) If the operation panel displays "ERROR,"perform the following
measures.
•When the display is 0:
Check that the SPF is open.
Check that the lamp is ON.(If the lamp is OFF,check the MCU connector.)
Check that the CCD harness is properly inserted into the MCU
connector.
•When the display is 281 or above:
1) Remove the table glass.
2) Remove the dark box.
3) Slide the lens unit toward the front side and attach it,then execute
SIM.
•When the display is 143 or below:
1) Remove the table glass.
2) Remove the dark box.
3) Slide the lens unit toward the rear side and attach it,then execute
SIM.
C.Image density adjustment
(1)Copy mode (SIM 46-1)
1)Set a test chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) on the OC table as shown below .
2) Put several sheets of A3 or 11" x 17" white paper on the test chart.
3) Execute SIM 46-1.
4) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of the
density level is displayed on the display section in 2 digits.
For mode selection, use the density select key.
5) Change the set value with the 10-key to adjust the copy image
density.
6) Make a copy and check that the specification below is satisfied.
<Adjustment specification>
Density
AutoAuto-"2" is slightly
TextText3"3" is slightly
PhotoPhoto3"2" is slightly
Toner
save
Toner
save
mode
Display
lamp
Text/
Photo
Auto/
Photo
Exposure
level
Sharp Gray
Chart output
copied.
copied.
copied.
3"3" is slightly
copied
-"2" is slightly
copied
Set valueSet
The greater the
set value is the
greater the
density is The
smaller the set
value is the
smaller the
density is.
range
1 ~ 99
F
*When the lens unit is moved,execute the OC main scanning
magnification ratio auto adjustment,SIM 48-1-1,IM48-3 and the PF
original off-center adjustment.
*This adjustment is basically O.K.with IM 63-7.
R
AR-5316 ADJUSTMENT 6-9
[7] SIMULATIONS
1. Entering the simulation mode
Perf orm the follo wing procedure to enter the simulation mode.
"#" key Interrupt key "C" key Interrupt key
Main code Start key Sub code Start key
2. Canceling the simulation mode
When the clear all key is pressed, the simulation mode is cancelled.
When the interruption key is pressed, the process is interrupted and the
screen returns to the sub code entering display.
*After canceling the simulation mode, be sure to turn OFF/ON the
power and check the operation.
Note: If the machine is terminated by a jam e rror or paper empty dur ing
copying in the adjustment by the simulation, recopying is required.
3. List of simulations
Main
Sub
code
code
0101Mirror scanning operation
02Mirror home position sensor (MHPS) status display
06Mirror scanning operation aging
0201Single paper feeder (SPF) aging
02SPF sensor status display
03SPF motor operation check
08SPG paper feed solenoid operation check
11SPF PS release solenoid operation check
0501Operation panel display check
02Fusing lamp and cooling fan operation check
03Copy lamp lighting check
03Auditor setting
05Count mode setting
06Destination setting
07Machine condition check (CPM)
18Toner save mode setting
30CE mark conformity control ON/OFF
31Auditor mode exclusive setup
36Cancel of stop at maintenance life over
38Cancel of stop at drum life over
39Memory capacity check
42Transfer ON/OFF timing control setting
43Side void amount setting
51Copy temporary stop function setting
3001Paper sensor status display
4201Developing counter clear
4301Fusing temperature setting
12Standby mode fusing fan rotation setting
13Fusing paper interval control allow/inhibit setting
4434Transfer current setting
40Setting of rotation time before toner supply
4601Copy density adjustment (300dpi)