SHARP ARC150 Service Manual

AR-C150

CODE: 00ZARC150/F1E

DIGITAL FULL COLOR COPIER

MODEL AR-C150

CONTENTS

[ 1 ] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

[ 4 ] SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

[ 5 ] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

[ 6 ] MACHINE OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

[ 7 ] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[ 8 ] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

[ 9 ] USER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

[10] SELF DIAG MESSAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . 10-1

[11] MAINTENANCE AND DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . 11-1

[12] BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

[13] ACTUAL WIRING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

[14] OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

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 after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

AR-C150

Cautions on laser

Wave length 785 nm

Pulse times

North America: (4.374 µs ±4.4 ns)/7 mm Europe: (5.732 µs ±5.7 ns)/7 mm

+10 nm

-15 nm

Output power 0.25 - 0.45 mW

Caution

This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

For North America:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.

●

Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.

●

The copier’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

For Europe:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

CAUTION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

VAROITUS!

VARNING

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

VORSICHT

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

ADVERSEL

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

Laserstrahl

VARNING

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARO!

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

(Caution on power source)

Before servicing, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

[1] CONFIGURATION

1. Main unit and option lineup

(1) Main unit lineup

(2) Option lineup

AR-C150

AR-LC2/Large capacity tray (excluding Japan) AR-RF1/Reversing automatic document feeder AR-DU2/Duplex module

AR-CS2/500 sheet paper drawer AR-SS2/20 bin staple sorter

AR-VR2/Original cover (excluding Japan)

Fiery/Printer controller (AR-PE1)

Printer engine I/F kit (AR-PX1)

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(3) Option combinations

Option

Name Model Large capacity tray AR-LC2 AR-C150 Supplied from the copier body. Outside of Japan only Reversing automatic document feeder AR-RF1 AR-C150 Supplied from the copier body. Duplex module AR-DU2 AR-C150 Supplied from the copier body. 500 sheet paper drawer AR-CS2 AR-C150 Supplied from the copier body. 20 bin staple sorter AR-SS2 AR-C150 Supplied from the copier body. Department supervision card reader (Japan only) AR-EC1 AR-C150 Supplied from the copier body. Japan only Fiery Printer controller/Printer engine I/F kit AR-PE1/AR-PX1 AR-C150 Supplied from the copier body. Original cover AR-VR2 AR-C150 Outside of Japan only

RADF AR-RF1 ❍ ❍ ❍❍❍❍— Duplex module AR-DU2 ❍❍❍❍✕— Paper feed tray AR-CS2 ❍❍❍❍— LCC (Outside of Japan only) AR-LC2 ❍❍❍— 20 bin staple sorter AR-SS2 ❍❍— Department supervision card reader AR-EC1 ▲ — Fiery Printer controller/Printer engine I/F kit AR-PE1/AR-PX1 —

❍: Possible ✕: Not possible ▲: Possible; however, only operational in copy mode (does not operation in printer mode)

Product Name Power source Note

Fiery

Printer

controller

Department

supervision

card reader

(Japan only)

20 bin staple

sorter

LCC

(Outside

of Japan

only)

500 sheet paper

drawer

Duplex

module

RADF

2. Block diagram

Toner hopper section

RADF unit (Option)

Image scanning (writing) section

(SCAN ICU PWB / IMAGE ICU PWB / MAIN ICU PWB)

Scanner (writing)

section (Y)

OPC section

(Y)

Developing section (Y)

Image forming section

Scanner (writing)

section (M)

OPC section

(M)

Developing section (M)

Scanner (writing)

section (C)

OPC section

(C)

Developing section (C)

Scanner (writing)

section (K)

OPC section

(K)

Developing section (K)

Operation section

Engine control section

(MAIN PCU PWB / SUB PCU PWB)

DC power unit

AC power unit

Sorter unit

(Option)

Fusing/

paper exit

section

Transfer section

Duplex section (Option) / Paper feed tray section 4 (Option)

Paper feed tray section 1

Paper feed tray section 2

Paper feed tray section 3

1 – 2

Paper

transport

section

Large capacity paper feed tray

(Option)

[2] SPECIFICATIONS

AR-C150

1. Basic specifications

(1) Type

Type Console

Operation mode Format

Copy mode Full-color digital (electronic photographic)

(2) Target users

Mode Volume of usage

Copy mode Scope 5,000 to 20,000 sheets/month

Average copy volume 8,000 to 12,000 sheets/month

(3) External dimensions

AR-C150 AR-C100 Packaged — Main unit 750×695×1010mm

(29.5×27.4×39.8) (height: floor to glass surface) 750×695×1060mm (29.5×27.4×41.7) (height: floor to OC top surface)

725×695×1010mm (28.5×27.4×39.8) (height: floor to glass surface) 725×695×1060mm (28.5×27.4×41.7) (height: floor to OC top surface)

(4) Weight

AR-C150 AR-C100

Packaged About 164.6Kg

(363 lbs)

Main unit 152Kg (335 lbs) 155Kg (342 lbs)

About 167.6Kg (370 lbs)

(5) Machine life

Total (copy and print) volume 800,000 sheets Lifetime 5 years

2. Operating specifications

A. Common operations

(1) Warm-up time/Jam recovery time

a. Warm-up time (ambient temp. of 20°C)

After turned on Max. 200 seconds Recovery from warm-up mode AR-C100 130 seconds

AR-C150 30 seconds

b. Jam recovery time

Jam recovery time

Under 30 seconds (conditions: door open/fusing unit drawn) Under 8 seconds (conditions: door open)

B. Copy mode

(1) Document size

Scan mode Paper type Location

Original stand mode

RADF mode AB Series Japan A5 A3 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5

AB Series Japan B5 A3 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R

Australia Other A A3, B4, A4, A4R, A5 Other B B5 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R

Inch Series 8.5 × 5.5 11 × 17 11 × 17, 8.5 × 14, 8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 11R, 8.5 × 5.5

Australia A3, A4, A4R, A5, 216 × 330mm, B4 Other A A3, B4, A4, A4R, A5 Other B A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5

Inch Series 8.5 × 5.5 11 × 17 11 × 17, 8.5 × 14, 8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 11R, 8.5 × 5.5

(2) Paper size

Paper type

AB Series

Inch Series

Dimensions Paper size

Min. Max. Min. Max.

——

A6 (A6R) Postcard A3 wide (305 × 457 mm) A3 wide (305 × 457 mm)

(3) Exposure

a. Exposure mode

Exposure mode Density adjustment steps Note

Color Character/photo (Auto) — Color balance, density (fixed)

Character/photo (Manual) 9 steps Character (Auto) (AR-C150 only) — Color balance, density (fixed) Character (Manual) (AR-C150 only) 9 steps Printing photo (AR-C150 only) Photographic paper photo Mapping (AR-C150 only)

Monochrome Character/photo (Auto) — Performs prescan operations (*)

Character/photo (Manual) 9 steps Character (Auto) (AR-C150 only) — Performs prescan operations (*) Character (Manual) (AR-C150 only) 9 steps Printing photo (AR-C150 only) Photographic paper photo Mapping

* Can set the presence of prescans by t he user program.

Dimensions Paper size

Min. Max. Min. Max.

8.5 × 5.5 12 × 18 12 × 18, 11 × 17, 8.5 × 14,

A3, A4, A4R, A5, 216 × 330mm

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5

8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 11R, 8.5 × 5.5

Paper sizes Note

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b. Resolution

• Read

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Basic resolution Basic resolution

600dpi 600dpi

• Write

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Basic resolution Basic resolution

600dpi 600dpi

c. Gradation/ image processing

Mode Scanning Printing Image processing/gradation control format

Color Character/photo (Auto) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern

Character/photo (Manual) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern Character (Auto) (AR-C150 only) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern Character (Manual) (AR-C150 only) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern Printing photo (AR-C150 only) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Filter processing, dither pattern Photographic paper photo 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Filter processing, dither pattern Mapping (AR-C150 only) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Filter processing, dither pattern

Monochrome Character/photo (Auto) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern

Character/photo (Manual) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern Character (Auto) (AR-C150 only) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern Character (Manual) (AR-C150 only) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Area separation, filter processing, dither pattern Printing photo (AR-C150 only) 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Filter processing, dither pattern Photographic paper photo 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Filter processing, dither pattern Mapping 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Filter processing, dither pattern

d. Distortion

203mm

e. Toner save mode

Toner save percentage

Approx 15% ∗ Can only be set for monochrome

Print horizontal line

D | D |

Print vertical line

mode (set by key operator) (Set by simulation in Japan and the U.K.)

60 m

(4) Copy magnification

a. Copy magnification (independent magnification by direction

is possible)

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Magnification

Mode

Zoom mode 25/50 to 400% Zoom mode 25/50 to 400% Fixed

magnification mode (AB Series)

Fixed magnification mode (Inch Series)

range/fixed

magnification

25,50,70,81,86, 100,115,122,141, 200,400%

25,50,64,77,95, 100,121,129,141, 200,400%

Mode

Fixed magnification mode (AB Series)

Fixed magnification mode (Inch Series)

Magnification

range/fixed

magnification

25,50,70,81,86, 100,115,122,141, 200,400%

25,50,64,77,95, 100,121,129,141, 200,400%

∗ The minimum copy magnification for the AR-C100 is 50%.

b. Copy magnification precision

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Copy

magnification Normal copy 100%±0.8% Normal copy 100%±0.8% Enlargement

copy Reduction

copy

c. Zoom method

Main scanning direction Performed through image processing Sub scanning direction Performed by changing image

Magnification

precision

Set magnification ±1.0%

processing and scanning speed

Copy

magnification

Enlargement copy

Reduction copy

Magnification

precision

Set magnification ±1.0%

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(5) Job speed

Copy method for each copy mode

Black-and-white copy Color copy

Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT Single-side copy 1 scan/multi-copy 1 scan/multi-copy Multi scan/copy Multi scan/copy Multi scan/copy Duplex copy 1 scan/multi-copy Multi scan/copy * Multi scan/copy * Multi scan/copy * —

* No multi-copy mode, only single copy

a. First copy time

A3 wide copy

• Original stand mode (non SPF/ADF/RADF mode) (Unit: sec.)

Paper supply mode Paper size Color Monochrome

Manual feed 8.5 × 11, A4 9.8 19.5

A4, 11 × 8.5 (OHP) 84.8 94.5 B5, A4, 11 × 8.5 (thick paper) 69.8 79.5

1st paper feed tray A4 10.5 19.5

8.5 × 11 10.5 19.5

2nd paper feed tray A4 11.3 20.3

8.5 × 11 11.3 20.3

3rd paper feed tray A4 12.2 21.2

8.5 × 11 12.2 21.2

4th paper feed tray A4 13.1 22.1

8.5 × 11 13.1 22.1

LCC A4 10.2 19.5

8.5 × 11 10.2 19.5

∗ 1st paper feed tray is installed for optional slot.

b. Multi-copy speed

(Conditions) Scanner speed: 15 cpm, using A4/letter standard paper, and no prescan Conditions) S → S color: One copy of A4 (L1) original (10 sheets), no optional settings other than RADF, and not including fast copy

Color Monochrome

Copy mode Paper size

Reduction

copy (25%) Original stand mode

The numbers in the parenthesis are the copy speeds when the 4th paper cassette is used.

c. Maximum no. of copies

Multi max. quantity 999 sheets

S → S A3 7 7 6 13 13 13

A3 wide(12 × 18) 776777 B4 9 9 8 15 15 15 A4 15 15 12 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24) A4R 11 11 10 19 19 19 A5 15 15 12 25 25 25 B5 15 15 12 25 25 25 B5R 11 11 10 19 19 19 11 × 17 7 7 6 13 13 13

8.5 × 14 9 9 8 15 15 15

8.5 × 11 15 15 12 25 25 25

8.5 × 11R 11 11 10 19 19 19

8.5 × 5.5 15 15 12 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24)

8.5 × 13/F.S 9 9 8 15 15 15 A4, 11 × 8.5 (OHP) 10 10 10 10 10 10 B5,A4,11×8.5 (thick paper) 10 10 10 10 10 10 Other than B5, A4,

11 × 8.5 (thick paper)

555555

1 scan:1 copy 1 scan:Multiple copy

Copy magnification Copy magnification

Normal copy

(100%)

Enlargement copy (400%)

Reduction

copy (25%)

Normal copy

(100%)

• Maximum number of copies that can be set for each copy mode

Black-and-white copy Color copy

Single-side copy

Duplex copy

Up to

A4/LT

999 999 999 999 999

999 1 1 1 —

B4/RG to

A3/WLT

Up to

A4/LT

B4/RG to

A3/WLT

Enlargement copy (400%)

A3 wide copy

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(6) Copy area

(Front edge)

Printed image

(image area)

(Rear edge)

Dimensions show void area

Copy area 297 × 432mm

• Image loss

Front edge

One side copy (excluding A3(11×17))

One side copy for A3(11×17)

Max. 5mm

Duplex copying Max.

5mm

OHP copying Max.

10mm

Feeding direction

∗ 0mm image loss for A3 originals and A3 wide copying.

• Void area

Front edge

One side copy (excluding A3(11×17))

One side copy for

A3(11×17)

Max. 5mm

Duplex copying Max.

5mm

OHP copying Max.

10mm

(7) Languages supported

Japanese, English (USA/UK), German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Sweden

(8) Internal auditor

Format Key operation/card operation (optional) No. of departments 400 (200 with card type)

(A)

Rear edge

(B)

Max. 5mm

Max. 7mm

Max.

10mm

Rear edge

(B)

Max. 5mm

Max. 7mm

Max.

10mm

Total

(C+D)

Max. 6mm

Total

(C+D)

Max. 6mm

Left

edge

(C)

Max.

3.0mm Max.

3.0mm

Left

edge

(C)

Max.

3.0mm Max.

3.0mm

Right edge

(D)

Max.

3.0mm Max.

3.0mm

Right edge

(D)

Max.

3.0mm Max.

3.0mm

3. Engine specifications

A. Operation (display/operation) section

Display Large mono-color LCD display Operating procedure Touch-panel input

B. Paper feeding, paper conveyance, and discharge section

(1) Paper feeding performance

a. Paper feed ability

Paper feed

mode

(section)

Manual feed section (Multi paper feed)

Feed

method

—

Paper

type

AB Series

Inch Series

Location

Japan

Others A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,

Dimensions Paper size Min. Max. Min. Max. Paper sizes

——

A6(A6R) Postcard

8.5×5.5 12×18 12×18, 11×17, 8.5×14,

A3 wide (12×18)

A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, Postcard, 11×17,

8.5×14, 8.5×11 (Document guide display: 11, 8.5, A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, A5R, B6R, A6R, Postcard)

B5, A5, A6R, 11×17,

8.5×14, 8.5×11,

7.25×10.5R (Document guide display:)

8.5×11, 8.5×11R, 8.5×5.5,

7.25×10.5R, A3, B4, A4, B5, A6R (Document guide display: 12, 11,

8.5, 5.5, A3, B4, A4, B5)

Paper weight Capacity Note

60 to 200g/m (16 to 55lbs.)

50 sheets (6mm) (max. 80g/m paper)

Special paper

(OHP film), (recommended product), Postcard and thick paper

Special paper (OHP film) and thick paper

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Paper feed

mode

(section)

Manual feed section (Single paper feed)

1st to 4th cassette feeding unit

Feed

method

—

Paper

type

AB Series

Inch Series

AB Series

Inch Series

Location

Japan

Others A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,

Japan

Others A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, A5,

Dimensions Paper size Min. Max. Min. Max. Paper sizes

——

A6(A6R) Postcard

8.5×5.5 12×18 12×18, 11×17, 8.5×14,

A5 A3 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R,

8.5×5.5 11×17 11×17, 8.5×14, 8.5×13,

A3 wide (12×18)

A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, Postcard, 11×17, 8.5×14, 8.5×11 (Document guide display: 11, 8.5, A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, A5R, B6R, A6R, Postcard)

B5, A5, A6R, 11×17, 8.5× 14, 8.5×11, 7.25×10.5R (Document guide display:)

8.5×11, 8.5×11R, 8.5×5.5,

7.25×10.5R, A3, B4, A4, B5, A6R (Document guide display: 12, 11, 8.5, 5.5, A3, B4, A4, B5)

A5, EXTRA

8.5×11

8.5×11, 8.5×11R, 8.5×5.5, A4, EXTRA

Paper weight Capacity Note

60 to 200g/m (16 to 55lbs.)

60 to 105g/m (16 to 28lbs.)

b. Document detection

Paper feed

mode (section)

Manual feed section

Paper type Location

of use

Detection size

AB Series Japan A3 wide,A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,B5R,A5,

Postcard, 11×17,8.5×14,8.5×11

Others A3 wide,A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,A5,A6R,

11×17,8.5×14,8.5×11,7.25×10.5R

Paper detection size and

detection method

Electrical resistance changes according to position of paper width guide (volume sensor)

Inch Series 12×18,11×17,8.5×14,8.5×11,

8.5×11R,8.5×5.5,A3,B4,A4, B5,A6R,7.25×10.5R

1st to 4th cassette feeding unit

AB Series Japan A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,B5R,A5,EXTRA Detection method by

Others A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,A5,8.5 ×11,EXTRA

Inch Series 11×17,8.5×14,8.5×13,8.5×11,

8.5×11R,8.5×5.5,A4,EXTRA

switch signal combination (switches paper detection block position)

∗ When setting the paper size switch to EXTRA, it is necessary to set the paper size by key operation. ∗ For A and B sizes (excluding Japan), it is necessary to set the paper size switch to EXTRA for 13" and B5R.

(2) Finishing performance

Facing

mode

Face up All paper

Paper size Paper weight Capacity Note

All paper sizes that

sizes

can be fed

250

sheets

c. Scanning area

50 sheets (6mm) (max.

paper)

80g/m

500 sheets×3 (4) (max. 80g/m paper)

Size switching

method

Aligns with paper width guide (sliding type)

Aligns universal guide (sliding type)

Center

Special paper (OHP film), Postcard and thick paper

Special paper (OHP film) and thick paper

Note

Remaining amount detector

C. Scanner section

(1) Type

Scanning method By 3-color (RGB) CCD image sensor

(2) Original standard position, scanning size, and

scanning area

a. Original standard position

Left-center

b. Scanning size

Max. original size AB Series A3

Inch Series 11 × 17

356 mm

216 mm

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(3) Resolution

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Basic resolution Basic resolution

600dpi 600dpi

(4) Gradation

Input Output Monochrome 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit) Color 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit)

(5) Scanning speed

Original size

A4 (11" ×

8.5")

15 sheets/

min

15 sheets/

min

A3 (11" ×

17")

7 sheets/

min

7 sheets/

min

Scan mode Scan Return

Color

Monochrome

117

mm/sec

117

mm/sec

468

mm/sec

468

mm/sec

Scans per

minute

15 sheets/

min

15 sheets/

min

(6) Light source

Type Halogen lamp Drive voltage 70V Power consumption 130W

(7) Scanning sensor

Type 3-line color CCD

(8) Color separation method

Color separation by 3-color (RGB) CCD image sensor

D. Scanner section

(1) Type

Type Laser scanning

(2) Laser unit specifications

Speed of rotation 27,600rpm Mirror surfaces 6 surfaces Laser power 5mW Laser beam size 80µm Laser wavelength 785µm Scan width

(sub scan direction)

AB Series: 420mm Inch Series: 432mm

(3) Resolution

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

600dpi 600dpi

(4) Gradation

Monochrome 256 gradations (8bit) Color 256 gradations (8bit)

E. Image processing section

(1) Imaging speed

117 mm/sec

(2) Photosensitive drum

Type OPC φ40mm (4 pieces)(C, M, Y, K) Life 40,000 sheets Form Cartridge

(3) Toner

Black Color (C, M, Y) Type — Capacity 600g 267g each Life (A4: each color

10%) Form Cartridge

8,000 sheets 4,000 sheets each

(4) Developer

Black Color (C, M, Y) Type Ferrite type Capacity 650g 650g each Life 40,000 sheets 40,000 sheets each

(5) Charging system

Charging system DC negative scorotron (saw tooth electrode) Voltage –320V to –830V

(6) Exposure

Method Exposure from laser diode

(7) Developing system

Developing system Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development Voltage –120V to –600V

(8) Transfer

Method DC positive static electricity transfer (transfer belt method) Voltage 1.75 to 5KV

(9) Release

Method Curvature release + releasing tabs

(10) Discharging

Method Discharging lamp method

(11) Cleaning

Method Blade method

(12) Toner compartment capacity

Black Color (C, M, Y) Capacity 600g 267g Printed sheets (10% density) 8K 4K

(13) Waste toner collector capacity

Capacity — Printed sheets 40K

(14) Correction functions

Correction functions Toner density correction (toner density

control level correction) Drum sensitivity correction (laser power

control level correction) Transfer-ability correction (transfer voltage

control level correction) Developing-ability correction (developing

bias voltage control level correction) Halftone correction (laser power duty

control level correction)

F. Fuser section

(1) Type

Fusing system Heat roller system (oil usage)

2 – 6

AR-C150

(2) Lamp

Main unit

voltage ratings

100V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 100V 1000W

110V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp — —

120V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 120V 1000W

127V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp — —

220 to 230V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 230V 1300W

240V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 230V 1300W

Lamp Type

Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp 100V 700W

Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp — —

Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp 120V 700W

Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp — —

Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp 230V 700W

Voltage

Lamp rating

Power

consumption

(3) Fuser temperature

Upper heat roller Lower heat roller Ready condition 177°C 132°C Power save mode 137°C OFF Print mode Standard paper 170°C 125°C

OHP sheet 180°C 175°C Thick paper 180°C 135°C

(4) Heat roller

Type Silicone rubber roller Life 40K

(5) Pressure roller

Type Silicone rubber roller Life 40K

(6) Release method

Forced release by releasing tabs (AR-C150 only)

G. Drive section

Drive section Motor name Motor type

Toner hopper (C, M, Y, K)

Photosensitive drum (C, M, Y, K)

Image scanner Scanner motor Stepping motor Developing

(C, M, Y, K) Paper feed and

conveyance Transfer belt Transfer belt motor Stepping motor Fusing Fusing motor DC brush-less motor

Toner motor

Synchronous motor

(Y, M, C, K) Drum motor

Stepping motor

(Y, M, C, K)

Developing motor

DC brush-less motor

(Y, M, C, K) Paper feed motor DC brush-less motor

H. Engine controller

Processor M68334

I. Image processing controller

Processor MCF5202

J. Memory

Type Capacity Memory contents Location DRAM 128MB Image data ICU MAIN PWB Flash

ROM

32Mbit Program data ICU MAIN PWB 16Mbit

Program data PCU PWB

(AR-C150)

8Mbit

(AR-C100)

16Mbit Program data Operation control

PWB

EEPROM 64Kbit

(AR-C100)

256Kbit

Setting, adjustment, counter data, etc.

PCU PWB

(AR-C150)

64Kbit

Setting, adjustment, counter

ICU MAIN PWB

data, etc.

K. Power source

(1) DC power supply

Output

Image scanner section

(optional outside of Japan)

DC power supply

Type

Main 24V 15A

Voltage Capacity (current) Note

5.1V 7.5A

3.4V 5.5A

Sub 26V 0.5A

5V2 1.1A 5Vs 0.1A

(2) Dehumidifier functionality

Section Paper conveyor section

Method Surface heater Surface heater

(Japan only)

* With ON/OFF switch

(3) Operating voltage/power consumption

Power consumption

Power supply

voltage/frequency

Preheat

condition 100V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W 110V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W 120V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W 127V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W

220 to 230V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1800W — 1175W — 1800W

240V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1800W — 1325W — 1800W

Main unit With full options

Ready

condition

Sleep mode

condition

Max.

Preheat

condition

Ready

condition

2 – 7

Sleep mode

condition

Max.

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4. Safety and environmental protection standards

A. Safety standards

Item Standard Country

Safety standards S Mark Japan

UL U.S.A SEMKO Sweden GS Mark Germany

Environmental standards FCC U.S.A

VCCI Japan CE Europe C-tick Australia

B. Environmental standards

(1) Power consumption and environmental standards

Item Standard Country

Power consumption Energy Star Japan, U.S.A,

Europe

ECP, Nordic Canada

Environmental standards Swan, Nordic Sweden

(2) Ozone level

Max. 0.02mg/m

(3) Noise level

Noise mode

Noise power level Max. 66dB Max. 40dB — Noise pressure level — — —

Main unit

During

operation

Ready

condition

Sleep mode

condition

5. Ambient conditions

A. Space required

(1) Area required

AR-C150 AR-C100

Main unit 1412 × 695mm

(55.6" × 27.4")

With full options 1504 × 695mm

(59.2" × 27.4")

1453 × 695mm (Japan)

1220 × 695mm

—

C. Ambient storage conditions

Humidity

90%

10%

Humidity

90%

20%

–10˚C 50˚C

Consumable items (unopened)

–5˚C 40˚C

Main unit

40˚C, 90%

Temperature

40˚C, 90%

Temperature

D. Ambient conditions for transporting

Humidity

RH 90%

20%

Main unit

30˚C, 90%

50˚C, 60%

45˚C, 60%

B. Operating ambient conditions

(1) Temperature/Humidity

Humidity

80%

20%

15˚C 35˚C

Temperature

(2) Power supply voltage and frequency

Power supply voltage Rated voltage ±10% Power supply frequency Rated frequency ±2%

30˚C, 80%

35˚C, 60%

20˚C 45˚C

Humidity

RH 90%

10%

–5˚C 40˚C

Temperature

Consumable items

Temperature

E. Standard temperature and humidity

Temperature 20 to 25°C Humidity 65 ± 5%

2 – 8

40˚C, 90%

AR-C150

[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Consumable parts list

AR-C150 Supply List (U.S.A., CANADA)

NAME CONTENT(S)

1 Color Toner (cyan) "Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

2 Color Toner (magenta) "Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

3 Color Toner (yellow) "Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

4 Toner (black) "Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),

Instruction Sheet"

5 Color Developer kit [Developer (cyan × 1, magenta × 1,

yellow × 1) (650g each)

6 Black Developer kit [Developer (black) (650g) × 1 × 10 40K × 10 AR-C15MD1 204 × 391 × 290/9.10 (AR-C15ND1) × 10 =

7 Drum Unit Drum Unit × 1 40K AR-C15DU 402 × 568 × 198/6.73

(Drum/Unit Parts included) × 1 Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each × 2)

8 Drum Kit Drum × 1 40K AR-C15DK 418 × 146 × 519/4.60

Cleaning Blade × 1 Toner Receiving Seal × 1 Charger Unit × 1 Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each × 1)

LIFE

Note 1)

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 8K Note 1)

× 10

× 3 40K

each × 3

Model

AR-C15MT6 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 A (AR-C15NT6) × 10 =

AR-C15MT7 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 A (AR-C15NT7) × 10 =

AR-C15MT8 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 A (AR-C15NT8) × 10 =

AR-C15MT1 429 × 610 × 246/10.97 A (AR-C15NT1) × 10 =

AR-C15MD9 294 × 391 × 170/7.71 (AR-C15ND9) × 3 =

Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage Note 2) Inner carton printed in 2 languages including English and

French

AR-C150 supply system (USA/Canada)

No. Name Content Life Model Remark

1 Developer unit kit Developer unit × 4 — AR-DW1 2 Waste toner container kit Drum waste toner container (AS) × 1 40K AR-C15HB 5% coverage of each of C/M/Y/K, total 20% coverage

Transfer waste toner tank unit × 1 3 Fusing oil Fusing oil (800g) × 10 40K × 10 AR-C15LL AR-C15LL = AR-C15SL × 10 4 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller unit × 1 40K AR-C15UH

Upper cleaning roller × 1 5 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller unit × 1 40K AR-C15LH

Fusing separation pawl lower × 5 6 Fusing oil applying kit Oil applying unit × 1 40K AR-C15KH

Oil filter unit × 1

Applying unit mini oil bottle × 1 7 Filter kit Process ozone filter × 2 80K AR-C15FL

Toner duct ozone filter × 1

Toner filter × 1 8 Transfer belt kit Transfer belt × 1 160K AR-C15TT

Belt separation pawl × 2 9 Transfer roller kit Transfer blade × 1 80K AR-C15TX

Transfer roller × 4

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge (SF-SC11) × 3 5,000 × 3 SF-SC11 For AR-S22. Common with FN1. 11 Fusing unit Fusing unit

(Except for motor, PWB,

upper/lower lamps)

12 Transfer unit Transfer unit

(Except for motor)

13 DV seal kit DV seal unit (assemble) × 3 80K AR-C15DS

× 1 AR-C15FU (For servicing)

× 1 AR-C15TU (For servicing)

DIMENSIONS

(W × D × H): mm

/WHIGHT: kg

INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK

AR-C15MT6

AR-C15MT7

AR-C15MT8

AR-C15MT1

AR-C15MD9

AR-C15MD1

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AR-C150 Supply List (Europe, Australia, New Zealand)

NAME CONTENT(S)

1 Color Toner (cyan) "Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

2 Color Toner (magenta) "Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

3 Color Toner (yellow) "Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

4 Toner (black) "Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),

Instruction Sheet"

5 Color Developer kit [Developer (cyan × 1, magenta × 1,

yellow × 1) (650g each)

6 Black Developer kit [Developer (black) (650g) × 1 × 10 40K AR-C15LD1 204 × 391 × 290/9.10 (AR-C15DV1) × 10 =

7 Drum Unit Drum Unit × 1 40K AR-C15DU 402 × 568 × 198/6.73

(Drum/Unit Parts included) × 1 Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each × 2)

8 Drum Kit Drum × 1 40K AR-C15DK 418 × 146 × 519/4.60

Cleaning Blade × 1 Toner Receiving Seal × 1 Charger Unit × 1 Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each × 1)

LIFE

Note 1)

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 8K Note 1)

× 10

× 3 40K

each × 3

Model

AR-C15LT6 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 B (AR-C15T6) × 10 =

AR-C15LT7 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 B (AR-C15T7) × 10 =

AR-C15LT8 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 B (AR-C15T8) × 10 =

AR-C15LT1 429 × 610 × 246/10.97 B (AR-C15T1) × 10 =

AR-C15LD9 294 × 391 × 170/7.71 (AR-C15DV9) × 3 =

Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage Note 2) Inner carton printed in 4 languages

DIMENSIONS

(W × D × H): mm

/WHIGHT: kg

INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK

AR-C15LT6

AR-C15LT7

AR-C15LT8

AR-C15LT1

AR-C15LD9

AR-C15LD1

AR-C150 supply system (Europe, Australia, New Zealand)

No. Name Content Life Model Remark

1 Developer unit kit Developer unit × 4 — AR-DW1 2 Waste toner container kit Drum waste toner container (AS) × 1 40K AR-C15HB 5% coverage of each of C/M/Y/K, total 20% coverage

Transfer waste toner tank unit × 1 3 Fusing oil Fusing oil (80g) × 10 40K × 10 AR-C15LL AR-C15LL = AR-C15SL × 10 4 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller unit × 1 40K AR-C15UH

Upper cleaning roller × 1 5 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller unit × 1 40K AR-C15LH

Fusing separation pawl lower × 5 6 Fusing oil applying kit Oil applying unit × 1 40K AR-C15KH

Oil filter unit × 1

Applying unit mini oil bottle × 1 7 Filter kit Process ozone filter × 2 80K AR-C15FL

Toner duct ozone filter × 1

Toner filter × 1 8 Transfer belt kit Transfer belt × 1 160K AR-C15TT

Belt separation pawl × 2 9 Transfer roller kit Transfer blade × 1 80K AR-C15TX

Transfer roller × 4

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge (SF-SC11) × 3 5,000 × 3 SF-SC11 For AR-S22. Common with FN1. 11 Fusing unit Fusing unit

(Except for motor, PWB,

upper/lower lamps)

12 Transfer unit Transfer unit

(Except for motor)

13 DV seal kit DV seal unit (assemble) × 3 80K AR-C15DS

× 1 AR-C15FU (For servicing)

× 1 AR-C15TU (For servicing)

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AR-C150 Supply List (Asia/Central & South America & others)

NAME CONTENT(S)

1 Color Toner (cyan) "Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

2 Color Toner (magenta) "Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

3 Color Toner (yellow) "Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),

Instruction Sheet"

4 Toner (black) "Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),

Instruction Sheet"

5 Color Developer kit [Developer (cyan × 1, magenta × 1,

yellow × 1) (650g each)

6 Black Developer kit [Developer (black) (650g) × 1 × 10 40K AR-C15CD1 204 × 391 × 290/9.10 (AR-C15SD1) × 10 =

7 Drum Unit Drum Unit × 1 40K AR-C15DU 402 × 568 × 198/6.73

(Drum/Unit Parts included) × 1 Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each × 2)

8 Drum Kit Drum × 1 40K AR-C15DK 418 × 146 × 519/4.60

Cleaning Blade × 1 Toner Receiving Seal × 1 Charger Unit × 1 Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each × 1)

LIFE

Note 1)

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 4K Note 1)

× 10

× 10 8K Note 1)

× 10

× 3 40K

each × 3

Model

AR-C15CT6 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 A (AR-C15ST6) × 10 =

AR-C15CT7 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 A (AR-C15ST7) × 10 =

AR-C15CT8 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 A (AR-C15ST8) × 10 =

AR-C15CT1 429 × 610 × 246/10.97 A (AR-C15ST1) × 10 =

AR-C15CD9 294 × 391 × 170/7.71 (AR-C15SD9) × 3 =

Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage Note 2) Inner carton printed in 4 languages

DIMENSIONS

(W × D × H): mm

/WHIGHT: kg

INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK

AR-C15CT6

AR-C15CT7

AR-C15CT8

AR-C15CT1

AR-C15CD9

AR-C15CD1

AR-C150 supply system (Middle and South America, Asia, others)

No. Name Content Life Model Remark

1 Developer unit kit Developer unit × 4 — AR-DW1 2 Waste toner container kit Drum waste toner container (AS) × 1 40K AR-C15HB 5% coverage of each of C/M/Y/K, total 20% coverage

Transfer waste toner tank unit × 1 3 Fusing oil Fusing oil (80g) × 10 40K × 10 AR-C15LL AR-C15LL = AR-C15SL × 10 4 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller unit × 1 40K AR-C15UH

Upper cleaning roller × 1 5 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller unit × 1 40K AR-C15LH

Fusing separation pawl lower × 5 6 Fusing oil applying kit Oil applying unit × 1 40K AR-C15KH

Oil filter unit × 1

Applying unit mini oil bottle × 1 7 Filter kit Process ozone filter × 2 80K AR-C15FL

Toner duct ozone filter × 1

Toner filter × 1 8 Transfer belt kit Transfer belt × 1 160K AR-C15TT

Belt separation pawl × 2 9 Transfer roller kit Transfer blade × 1 80K AR-C15TX

Transfer roller × 4

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge (SF-SC11) × 3 5,000 × 3 SF-SC11 For AR-S22. Common with FN1. 11 Fusing unit Fusing unit

(Except for motor, PWB,

upper/lower lamps)

12 Transfer unit Transfer unit

(Except for motor)

13 DV seal kit DV seal unit (assemble) × 3 80K AR-C15DS

× 1 40K AR-C15FU (For servicing)

× 1 AR-C15TU (For servicing)

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2. Photoconductor, developer, toner

A. Serial number identification, effective life

(1) Photoconductor

(11)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)

(1) Figure

Indicates the sensitivity of the photoconductor.

(2) (3) Alphabet

Indicates the model code. This machine’s code is PD.

(4) Figure

Indicates the end digit of the production year.

(5) Figure or X, Y, Z

Indicates the production month. X= October, Y= November, Z= December

(6) Figure

Indicates the production lot.

(7) Figure

Indicates the sub lot division.

(8) Figure or X, Y, Z

Indicates the packing month. X= October, Y= November, Z= December

(9) (10) Figure

Indicates the packing date.

(11) Figure or alphabet

Indicates the product name of the drum.

Effective life: 36 months from the production date (month)

(2) Developer

(4) (5) Figure

Indicates the production date.

(6) Figure

Indicates the end digit of the production year.

(7) Alphabet

Indicates the management code. (A to Z)

Effective life: 24 months from the production date (month)

(3) Toner

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

(10)

(1) (2) Alphabet

Indicates the toner color as shown below:

Color Alphabet

Yellow RY

Magenta RM

Cyan RC Black RK

(3) Figure, alphabet

Indicates the production month. X= October, Y= November, Z= December

(4) (5) Figure

Indicates the production date.

(6) Figure

Indicates the end digit of the production year.

(7) Alphabet

Indicates the management code. (A to Z)

Effective life: 24 months from the production date (month)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

(1) (2) Alphabet

Indicates the developer color as shown below:

Color Alphabet

Yellow YR

Magenta MR

Cyan CR Black KR

(3) Figure, alphabet

Indicates the production month. X= October, Y= November, Z= December

3. Paper

(1) Color print paper

The recommendable color print paper is shown below. Use of the recommendable paper provides the best copy quality. The

standard paper follows it.

Kind Model Supplier Specification Note

Recommend paper

Standard paper Necosa Necosa [11 × 8.5", 75g/m

OHP sheet (Specified paper)

When paper of low white level is used, normal copy quality (color reproduction) may not be obtained. For OHP sheet, be sure to use the specified one.

3 – 4

Hammermill LASER PRINT

Neusiedler Color Copy (90g/m

Igepa Igepa [A4, 80g/m

BG74.6 FOREX A4 size, 140g/m

Hammermill [11 × 8.5", 90g/m

Neusiedler [A4, 90g/m

)

[11 × 17", 90g/m

[A3, 90g/m

[11 × 17", 75g/m

[A3, 80g/m

2 2

]

] ]

]

] ]

Made by FOREX

AR-C150

(2) Monochrome print paper

For monochrome print, the following specifications serve as the criteria of applicable or not.

(Values are under 20 ± 1°C, 65 ± 2%RH)

Item Standard paper Applicable paper Weight 60 – 90g/m Smoothness Front: ≥ 20s

Vesicularity ≥ 7s (BEEK method) Same as the left. Untransparency ≥ 77% Same as the left. Surface

resistance Hardness Vertical: ≥ 17cm

Water content 4.5 % – 7.0% Same as the left. Thickness 75µm – 110µm Same as the left. Dimensions Standard ± 1mm (∗) Same as the left.

Back : ≥ 20s (BEEK method)

1 × 1010 – 5 × 1010Ωcm (20 ± 1°C, 65 ± 2%RH)

Horizontal: ≥ 13cm (CLARK method)

60 – 120g/m Front: ≥ 20s

Back : ≥ 18s (BEEK method)

≥ 5.0 × 108Ωcm (20 ± 1°C, 65 ± 2%RH)

Same as the left.

(3) Print paper dimension specification

(∗)Standard dimensions are as follows:

B5 (182 ± 1 × 257 ± 1mm) B6 (128 ± 1 × 182 ± 1mm) A4 (210 ± 1 × 297 ± 1mm) A5 (148 ± 1 × 210 ± 1mm) A6 (105 ± 1 × 148 ± 1mm)

8.5" ± 5/128 × 14" ± 5/128 inch

8.5" ± 5/128 × 11" ± 5/128 inch

8.5" ± 5/128 × 8.5" ± 5/128 inch

8.5" ± 5/128 × 13" ± 5/128 inch

(Note)

(Paper which cannot be used) The following paper cannot be used for printing.

• Paper with coated surface

• Paper with rough surface, or too smooth surface

• Documents which are separated from a pasted book

• Broken paper, folded paper, embossed paper, dry paper, wet

paper, curled paper

• Paper with metal tab or clip

• Paper with holes, cutout, or perforations

4. Environmental conditions

(1) Transit environment (sealed)

Max. change: Temperature 15°C/hour,

Relative humidity 15%RH/hour, without dew

Humidity

(2) Storage environment (sealed)

Max. change: Temperature 15°C/hour,

Relative humidity 15%RH/hour, without dew

Humidity

90%

40˚C, 90%

10%

-5˚C 40˚C Temperature

Temperature (min)

Humidity

–5°C 10% 40°C 90% —

(min)

Temperature (mid)

Humidity

(mid)

Tempera-

ture (max)

Humidity

(max)

(Unsealed condition)

Humidity

30˚C, 80%

80%

35˚C, 60%

20%

15˚C 35˚C

Temperature

Temperature (min)

Humidity

15°C 20% 30°C 60% 35°C 90% —

(min)

Temperature (mid)

Humidity

(mid)

Tempera-

ture (max)

Humidity

(max)

Period

90%

40˚C, 90%

10%

-5˚C 40˚C Temperature

Temperature (min)

Humidity

–5°C 10% 40°C 90% —

(min)

Temperature (mid)

Humidity

(mid)

Tempera-

ture (max)

Humidity

(max)

Period

3 – 5

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[4] SETUP

1. Installing (using) environment check

Before installation of the machine, check the installing (using) environment as follows:

If the installing environment does not satisfy the following conditions, the machine may not display its performance fully, and may result in troubles, causing safety problems. If the environment is not satisfactory, arrange it before installation and setup of the machine.

No. Content

1 Delivery space 2 Installing space 3 Power specifications (Capacity, fluctuation, safety) 4 Floor strength 5 Direct sunlight, dust, temperature, humidity, gases, chemicals

(1) Delivery space

If the door size is too small to deliver the machine in, delivery cannot be made. Check the delivery space in advance.

(2) Installation space

Allow the following installation space around the machine for proper operations and performances.

The space for options must be also considered. Allow enough space at the back of the machine. If the back space is

insufficient, heat radiation and the dust proof function are prevented, suppressing the machine performances and causing trouble.

5) Power plug Check the shape of the power plug. Do not use a plug of different

shape.

(4) Floor strength and level

The machine is heavy, and options add further weight. Be sure to check the floor strength for safety.

If the machine is not leveled properly, the toner concentration control is not performed properly, affecting copy quality adversely.

It may cause color shift or image distortion.

(5) Direct sunlight, dust, temperature, humidity, gases,

chemicals, vibrations

1) Temperature, humidity The operation of this machine is assured under the following con-

ditions of storage (temperature, humidity). Especially when the humidity is too high, paper absorbs moisture to cause paper jams and dirty copy.

30cm

60cm

30cm

(3) Power source (capacity, voltage, frequency, safety,

plug)

If the power source requirements are not satisfied, the machine can not display full performances, causing troubles.

Be sure to follow the instructions below.

1) Power source capacity Check that the power capacity is enough as specified below. If is

insufficient, it must be corrected. Current capacity Japan: 20A or above EX100V: 15A or above EX200V: 10A or above

2) Power voltage Measure the power voltage during copying to check that it is within

the range of the rated voltage ±10%. If the voltage is not within the above range, use wider wires to reduce impedance. (Electrical work is required.) There is a method to use a step-up transformer. In this case, use the transformer of greater capacity than the machine’s max. power consumption.

3) Power frequency, waveform The frequency fluctuation must be the specified level ±2%. If the

power waveform is distorted, trouble may be caused.

4) Safety Be sure to ground the machine.

(Do not install near a stove, a humidifier, or a cooler.) Do not install the copier near a heater, a cooler, or a humidifier.

If installed, the copier may form dew and cause troubles. Be careful of ventilation, too.

Humidity

85%

60%

20%

2) Dust If dust enters the copier, dirty copy, paper jams, and short lifetime.

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3) Direct sunlight If the copier is exposed to direct sunlight, the external section may

be discolored, causing poor copy quality.

4) Gases and chemicals Do not install the copier near gases and chemicals. Especially be

careful of a diazo-type copier, which may produce ammonium gas. The copy quality may be adversely affected, causing troubles.

3. Unpacking

A. Unpacking procedures

1 PP band 8 Bottom case unit 2 Top case 9 Accessory unit 3 Packing case 10 Paper exit tray AS 4 Skid unit 11 Accessory spacer

(AR-C100 only) 5 Top pad R 12 Accessory sleeve 6 Top pad L 13 Waste toner bottle 7 Polyethylene bag 14 Operation Manual

Unpack in the following procedures.

1) Remove the PP band.

2) Remove the top case and the packing case.

3) Remove the internal packing material and packed items.

4) Remove the machine.

5) Vibrations Do not install machines which produce vibrations around the

copier. If vibrations are applied to the copier, copies may be blurred and troubles may be caused.

2. Transport and installation

No. Content Method

1 Facility, equipment,

man power

2 Delivery form Transported in packed conditions.

(1) Equipment, facility, man power

It is advisable to use a forklift for efficiency and safety. If a forklift is not available, six persons are required to move the

machine. The copier is very heavy. Consider safety in delivery and installation work.

The copier must be transported in the packed condition to the installing site (building).

(2) Delivery form

Remove the copier from the packing case outside the installing building, then carry it inside the building.

Use a forklift. (If a forklift is not available, 4 persons are required to install.)

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B. Consumable parts required for setup

No. Name Outside Japan Japan

1 Oil bottle AR-C15SL Starter kit 2 Developer cartridge (Y) 3 Developer cartridge (M) 4 Developer cartridge (C) 5 Developer cartridge (K) 6 Developing unit AR-DW1

Toner Y, M, C, K Y, M, C, K

Color developer kit (Y, M, C) Black developer (K)

(Developing unit × 4)

(AR-C10SK)

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C. Accessories

AR-C100

OPC drum × 4 pcs (∗2) Toner collection container × 2 pcs (∗1) Toner collection container for transfer belt (∗2) Original cover (2-step folding type) Paper exit tray (Small-space) Operation Manual Delivery/Installation report Counter contract Maintenance card Maintenance sheet Polyethylene sheet Polyethylene gloves Polyethylene bag Note for forgery inhibition label (Attached to the machine.)

∗1: One of two toner collection containers is installed to the machine

when shipping.

AR-C150 (For Japan)

OPC drum × 4 pcs (∗2) Toner collection container × 2 pcs. (∗1) Toner collection container for transfer belt (∗2) Original cover Paper exit tray Operation Manual Key operator guide Delivery/Installation Report Counter contract Maintenance card Maintenance sheet Polyethylene sheet Polyethylene gloves Polyethylene bag Copy inhibition label (Attached to the machine.)

∗2: T he tone r colle ction contain er for t he tr ansfer belt and the OP C

drum are attached to the machine when shipping.

AR-C150 (Outside Japan)

Accessories for each destination (Outside Japan)

Destination USA Canada Germany U.K. Other Europe Australia Others OPC drum × 4 pcs Installed when

Toner collecting container × 2

Toner collection container for transfer belt

Original cover Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Paper exit tray ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ Installed language ROM

(Default) (Installed language) Set with SIM 26-22.

Key sheet English English/French German/English English None Paper tray size display

sheet Operation Manual English English/French German/English English None

Delivery and installation report

Maintenance card ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ Maintenance sheet ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ Polyethylene sheet ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ Polyethylene gloves ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ Polyethylene bags ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ MSDS card ❍❍✕❍✕✕✕ SCA warranty card ✕✕✕✕✕❍✕ Copy inhibition label ✕❍✕✕✕✕✕ Warranty registration ✕✕✕❍✕✕✕

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English English German English English English English

German German English German German German German

French French French French French French French

Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish

Italian Italian Italian Italian Italian Italian Italian Dutch Dutch Dutch Dutch Dutch Dutch Dutch

Swedish Swedish Swedish Swedish Swedish Swedish Swedish

Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese

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∗3 English English (Some

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Arabic/Russia)

∗1: One of two toner collection containers is installed to the machine when shipping. The installed one has no cap. ∗2: The Key sheet for Europe is included in the Operation Manual Kit. ∗3: The Operation Manual and the key operator guide are separate for Japan and USA. For the other destinations, they are bound together into

one.

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Operation Manual kit

Language Model name Content Note English AR-150SE Operation Manual (Bound Germany AR-150SG French AR-150SF Spanish AR-150SS Italian AR-150SI Dutch AR-150SH Swedish AR-150SW

together with Key Operator Guide), Operation panel sheet

25 sets

4. Lock release

A. External fitting section

1) Remove the fixing tape and packing material from the copier body.

[Paper exit side] [Paper feed side]

No. Parts name

1 No. 2/3 mirror base lock screw 2 Belt unit fixing screw B 3 Tray rotating plate fixing material 4 Fusing, transfer unit fixing screw A 5 Paper guide lock screw

B. Scanner section

1) Release the No. 2/3 mirror unit lock. (Remove the fixing screw, washer, and note label of No. 2/3 mirror

unit on the left side.)

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C. Transfer section

1) Open the front cover (1), and remove the toner hopper unit (2).

2) Remove the toner hopper connector cover (3) in section A and remove the connector (4).

4) Loosen the blue screw (1), and remove the process frame cover (2).

5) Remove the unit fixing screw (1), and hold the lever (2) to remove.

3) Remove the blue screw (1), and remove the toner hopper unit (2).

6) Loosen the blue screw (1), and remove the fusing front cover (2) in the arrow direction.

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7) Remove the unit fixing screw B (1) and the unit fixing screw A (2).

8) Remove the fusing front paper guide fixing screw (1) and the protector (2).

Keep the removed screw in the screw hole in the transfer section. When in transit of the machine, fix the fusing front paper guide with this screw.

E. Paper feed, paper transport section

1) Remove the rotating plate fixing material of the paper feed tray, and remove the caution label.

5. Cleaning

A. Main charger

1) Open the front cover.

2) Remove the toner hopper unit.

3) Remove the process frame cover.

4) Press the main charger unit hook section and releaser the lock. Remove the main charger unit (1) from the copier.

D. Fusing and paper exit section

1) Insert and press the front side shaft (1) with a screwdriver.

2) Insert and press the rear side shaft (2) with a screwdriver.

5) Remove the electrode section fixing screw (2) of the main charger unit (1), and remove the electrode section (3).

6) Clean the tip of the electrode by pushing the electrode cleaner through it. (Repeat 2 or 3 times.)

(Note) Do not move the cleaner when it is pushed through the

cleaner. When cleaning, clean the whole area evenly.

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7) Install the electrode section to the original position, and fix it with the fixing screw.

8) Insert the main charger unit fully into the machine along the copier guide.

B. Document table

(1) Document table cleaning

If the document table is dirty, the dirt is copied. Wipe and clean with soft cloth with water, then wipe with dry cloth.

6. Consumable parts setup

A. Fusing oil setup

1) Remove the cap (1) from the oil bottle (2), and remove the inner cap. Set the cap (3) again.

2) Remove the oil tank cover (1) from the oil tank, and fill oil from the oil tank (2).

(2) Document cover cleaning

If the document cover is dirty, the copy is dirtied or the document size is erroneously detected.

Wipe and clean with soft cloth with water, then wipe with dry cloth.

(Note) • If the dirt cannot be removed easily, wipe with soft cloth im-

mersed in water or neutral detergent, then wipe with dry cloth.

• Do not use benzene or thinner for cleaning, which may

change the parts in quality or discolor.

(Note) Do not exceed line A when filling oil.

(Fusing oil handling)

(1) Print operation check procedure without filling oil in

the oil tank

1) Remove the fusing oil applying section cover.

2) Supply 10 – 15cc of fusing oil all over the oil pipe and the oil blade. Use of fusing oil YYOK-0059FC31 (15cc) is advisable.

This allows to print about 100 pages.

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B. Developer setup

(1) Developer setup

1) Remove the blue screw (1), and remove the DSD holder (2)(3)(4)(5).

(Note) A color label is attached to each DSD holder for identification

of the color. When installing the DSD holders, be sure to match the label color with the color on the machine.

2) Remove the special tool (2) from the back of the process cover (1).

4) Pull out the transfer unit, cover the whole surface of the transfer belt with paper, and insert the transfer unit. At that time, keep the lock handle released. This procedure is performed in order to prevent against dirt by toner dropped from the process frame unit.

5) Remove the connector (1) and loosen the blue screw (2).

3) Fix the drum holder (4) with the special tool (2), and remove the blue screw (3).

6) Remove the process frame unit from the arrow section.

7) Set the developer units in the sequence of (1) to (4). (Note) Insert section A into the hole along the arrow indication.

Fit the projection B with the hole in the developer unit, and connect the connector C. Set each developer unit to its position. Be careful not to mistake the position.

4 (Y)

3 (M)

2 (C)

1 (K

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8) Set the developer cartridges in the sequence of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.

9) Put the developer cartridge on the developer unit pawl A, and press is until pawl P clicks.

(Note) Check that the developer color and the developer unit color

are the same.

10) Pull out the developer cartridge film sheet (1). (4 positions for each color)

5) Clear the developer counter with SIM 24-5.

6) Execute SIM 44-27 to reset the half tone correction data (correction conditions) to the default level.

(Note) 1) The developers of yellow, magenta, and cyan must be

replaced at a time. If individual developer is replaced, color balance is changed and cannot be adjusted. The black developer can be replaced individually.

2) After replacement of the developers and the photoconductor, execute SIM 44-27 to reset the half tone correction data (correction conditions) to the default level. If the above procedure is missed, half tone correction may not be performed properly.

3) Reset the developer counter with SIM 24-5.

C. Toner setup

1) Open the front cover.

(After completion of the above procedures, attach the removed cover and the cabinet.)

(2) Toner concentration reference control level setup

1) Enter SIM 25-2 mode with the front cabinet open.

2) Close the front cabinet.

3) Select the developing unit to be adjusted. (Select the all.)

4) Press the EXECUTE key and it is highlighted. The OPC drum motor rotates and the toner concentration sensor detects toner concentration and the output value is displayed. After 3 minutes of stirring, the average value of the toner concentration sensor detection level is set (stored) as the reference toner concentration control value.

(Note) If the adjustment is stopped within 3 minutes, the setup result

is not stored. When the EXECUTE key is pressed during operation, it is stopped and the EXECUTE key returns to the normal display. If "EE-EU" or "EE-EL" is displayed, the reference toner concentration control value is not set normally. EE-EL: The value is less than 79 (1.59V). EE-EU: The value is over 177 (3.41V).

2) Remove the toner box.

3) Press the lock release buttons on the both sides to release lock and pull the toner box out.

Lock release buttons

4) The toner supply ports on the toner box are arranged as shown below.

KCMY

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5) Tap the toner cartridge top 5 times, and shake it horizontally 20 times.

5 times

20 times

6) Attach the toner cartridge to the toner box to be refilled.

(Example) When refilling yellow toner:

Securely insert two projections of the toner cartridge into the toner supply port.

Be sure to check the color. The toner cartridge must be attached to the toner supply port of the same color.

7) Move the toner cartridge in the arrow direction until it stops.

11) Tap the toner cartridge top several times.

12) Drop the toner attached to the inside of the toner cartridge completely.

13) Move the empty toner cartridge in the arrow direction and remove it.

14) Insert the toner box into the original position.

8) Remove the seal.

9) Hold the toner cartridge and remove the seal.

10) It takes about 40 sec to supply toner in the toner cartridge to the toner box.

15) Close the front cover.

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D. Paper setup

1) Push down the lock lever until it stops to release the tray lock. (AR-C100 only)

Lock lever

2) Lift the grip upward, and pull out the paper tray slowly until it stops.

3) Set the paper below the indication line. At that time, set the paper size detection lever according to the set

paper size.

(Note) • When a tray is pulled out during copying, a paper jam may

occur. When a paper jam occurs in the tray, if the tray is pulled out, the jammed paper may be torn.

• Be sure to lock the tray after supplying paper in order to

prevent the copy user from pulling out the tray carelessly. (AR-C100 only).

7. Parts setup

(1) Paper exit tray setup

(2) Front cabinet stopper setup

Indication line Paper size detection lever

(Note) • Curled paper, folded paper or copied paper may cause

paper jams.

• When pulling out the tray, do not put a heavy thing on it or

do not press it.

4) Push the tray into the machine slowly and securely.

5) Push up the lock lever until it stops to lock the tray. (AR-C100 only)

Lock lever

(3) Horizontal level check and adjustment

If the copier is tilted back and forth, the following troubles may be caused.

• Oil leak from the fusing section

• Image distortion and color image resist

To avoid the above troubles, check the horizontal level of the copier back and forth and adjust if necessary. A small tilt in left and right direction is allowed due to the margins.

a. Necessary tools

• Horizontal level check sheet (UKOG-0286FCZZ)

• Screw (LX-BZ0870FCZZ)

4 lock release/C transfer section/Use screws other than the screws removed in Procedure 7).

• Horizontal level check string (with washer) (UKOG-0285FCZZ)

• Spacer disk (UKOG-0287FCZZ)

• Spacer (UKOG-0288FCZZ)

b. Check and adjustment

1) Paste and attach the horizontal level check sheet to the edge of the cabinet.

(AR-C100 only)

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2) Remove the cabinet fixing screw.

3) Pass the washer of the horizontal level check string into the screw (LX-BZ0870FCZZ) and attach it to the copier.

4) Check that the horizontal level check string is in the frame mark of the horizontal level check sheet. If the horizontal check sheet is not available, check that the horizontal level check string is within the cabinet fixing screw width.

If the above condition is satisfied, no need to make further adjustment. If the above condition is not satisfied, perform the following procedure.

5) Put the spacer disk under the caster. If the adjustment cannot be performed only with the spacer disk,

use the spacer together.

(4) Adjuster setup

1) As shown in the figure below, turn the adjuster until it makes contact with the floor securely.

Lock

Adjuster

Release

8. Copy quality check

Check the following items. For the adjustment and check procedures, refer to the section of adjustments.

(1) Focus (resolution) (Refer to ADJ M12.) (2) Copy image off- and center (Refer to ADJ M14 and

ADJ M15.) (3) Image loss, void area (Refer to ADJ M16.) (4) Image resist

Check the following items. If the adjustment is improper, make an adjustment again.

∗ Main scanning direction image resist adjustment (Refer to ADJ

M9.)

∗ Sub scanning direction image resist adjustment (Refer to ADJ

M10.)

(5) Copy color balance, density (Refer to ADJ M17.)

There are two check methods.

∗ Set the color balance (copy density) setup of each copy mode to

the center. Make a copy of the gray scale chart (UKOG0162FCZZ) and a copy of the color test chart (UKOG-0283FCZZ). Check that the color balance and the density level are within the specified range. For details and the judgement criteria, refer to "Copy mode color balance and density check" in ADJ M17.

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