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	+10 nm
			-15 nm
	Pulse times	North America: (4.374 µs ±4.4 ns)/7 mm
		Europe: (5.732 µs ±5.7 ns)/7 mm
	Output power	0.25 - 0.45 mW

For North America:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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

CAUTION

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

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNGWENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ADVARSEL

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

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARNING

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

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND

ADVARSEL

SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

ADVERSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VARNING

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR

Laserstrahl

VARO!

URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

(Caution on power source)

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

AR-C150

[1] CONFIGURATION

1. Main unit and option lineup

(1) Main unit lineup

AR-C150

(2) Option lineup

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	Fiery/Printer controller (AR-PE1)
			Printer engine I/F kit (AR-PX1)

AR-VR2/Original cover (excluding Japan)

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(3) Option combinations

Option

Product Name

Power source

Note

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

Fiery

Department

20 bin

LCC

500

supervision

(Outside

sheet

Duplex

Printer

staple

RADF

card reader

of Japan

paper

module

controller

sorter

(Japan only)

only)

drawer

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)

2. Block diagram

RADF unit (Option)

Operation section

Image scanning (writing) section

Image forming section

Engine control section

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

(MAIN PCU PWB / SUB PCU PWB)

Toner hopper section

Scanner

Scanner

Scanner

Scanner

(writing)

(writing)

(writing)

(writing)

Y

M

C

K

section (Y)

section (M)

section (C)

section (K)

OPC section

OPC section

OPC section

OPC section

(Y)

(M)

(C)

(K)

AC power unit

DC power unit

Developing

Developing

Developing

Developing

section (Y)

section (M)

section (C)

section (K)

Sorter unit

Fusing/

Transfer section

Large capacity

paper exit

paper feed tray

(Option)

section

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

Paper

(Option)

transport

section

Paper feed tray section 1

Paper feed tray section 2

Paper feed tray section 3

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[2] SPECIFICATIONS

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					725×695×1010mm
	(29.5×27.4×39.8) (height:					(28.5×27.4×39.8) (height:
	floor to glass surface)					floor to glass surface)
	750×695×1060mm					725×695×1060mm
	(29.5×27.4×41.7) (height:					(28.5×27.4×41.7) (height:
	floor to OC top surface)					floor to OC top surface)

AR-C150

(4) Weight

	AR-C150	AR-C100
Packaged	About 164.6Kg	About 167.6Kg
	(363 lbs)	(370 lbs)
Main unit	152Kg (335 lbs)	155Kg (342 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		Under 30 seconds (conditions: door open/fusing
recovery time		unit drawn)
		Under 8 seconds (conditions: door open)

B. Copy mode

(1) Document size

	Scan mode	Paper type	Location	Dimensions		Paper size		Paper sizes	Note
				Min.	Max.	Min.	Max.
	Original	AB Series	Japan			B5	A3	A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R
	stand mode		Australia			A5		A3, A4, A4R, A5, 216 × 330mm
			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
	RADF mode	AB Series	Japan			A5	A3	A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
			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	Dimensions			Paper size		Paper sizes	Note
	Min.	Max.	Min.		Max.
AB Series	—	—	A6 (A6R) Postcard		A3 wide (305 × 457 mm)	A3 wide (305 × 457 mm)
						A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
Inch Series	—	—	8.5 × 5.5		12 × 18	12 × 18, 11 × 17, 8.5 × 14,
						8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 11R, 8.5 × 5.5

(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 the user program.

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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

Print horizontal line

D

| D | 1m

203mm

Print vertical line

60 m

e. Toner save mode
Toner save	Approx 15%	Can only be set for monochrome
percentage		mode (set by key operator) (Set by
		simulation in Japan and the U.K.)

(4) Copy magnification

a.Copy magnification (independent magnification by direction is possible)

Main scanning direction		Sub scanning direction
	Magnification		Magnification
Mode	range/fixed	Mode	range/fixed
	magnification		magnification
Zoom mode	25/50 to 400%	Zoom mode	25/50 to 400%
Fixed	25,50,70,81,86,	Fixed	25,50,70,81,86,
magnification	100,115,122,141,	magnification	100,115,122,141,
mode	200,400%	mode	200,400%
(AB Series)		(AB Series)
Fixed	25,50,64,77,95,	Fixed	25,50,64,77,95,
magnification	100,121,129,141,	magnification	100,121,129,141,
mode	200,400%	mode	200,400%
(Inch Series)		(Inch Series)

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

b. Copy magnification precision

Main scanning direction		Sub scanning direction
Copy	Magnification	Copy	Magnification
magnification	precision	magnification	precision
Normal copy	100%±0.8%	Normal copy	100%±0.8%
Enlargement	Set magnification	Enlargement	Set magnification
copy	±1.0%	copy	±1.0%
Reduction	Set magnification	Reduction	Set magnification
copy	±1.0%	copy	±1.0%

c. Zoom method

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

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(5) Job speed

Copy method for each copy mode

		Black-and-white copy				Color copy		A3 wide 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
• 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			1 scan:1 copy				1 scan:Multiple copy
				Copy magnification					Copy magnification
			Reduction		Normal copy		Enlargement	Reduction		Normal copy		Enlargement
			copy (25%)		(100%)		copy (400%)	copy (25%)		(100%)		copy (400%)
Original	S → S	A3	7		7		6	13		13		13
stand		A3 wide(12 × 18)	7		7		6	7		7		7
mode		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,	5		5		5	5		5		5
		11 × 8.5 (thick paper)

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

c. Maximum no. of copies			• Maximum number of copies that can be set for each copy mode
Multi max. quantity	999 sheets			Black-and-white copy		Color copy		A3
				Up to	B4/RG to	Up to	B4/RG to	wide
				A4/LT	A3/WLT	A4/LT	A3/WLT	copy
			Single-side	999	999	999	999	999
			copy
			Duplex	999	1	1	1	—
			copy

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(6) Copy area

C

(Front edge)

A

Printed image (image area)

Feeding direction

B

(Rear edge)
Dimensions show void area	D

Copy area

297 × 432mm

•	Image loss
		Front	Rear	Total	Left	Right
		edge	edge		edge	edge
				(C+D)
		(A)	(B)		(C)	(D)
One side copy		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
(excluding A3(11×17))		5mm	5mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm
One side copy for		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
A3(11×17)		5mm	7mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm
Duplex copying		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
		5mm	7mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm
OHP copying		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
		10mm	10mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm
	0mm image loss for A3 originals and A3 wide copying.
•	Void area
		Front	Rear	Total	Left	Right
		edge	edge		edge	edge
				(C+D)
		(A)	(B)		(C)	(D)
One side copy		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
(excluding A3(11×17))		5mm	5mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm
One side copy for		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
A3(11×17)		5mm	7mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm
Duplex copying		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
		5mm	7mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm
OHP copying		Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.	Max.
		10mm	10mm	6mm	3.0mm	3.0mm

(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)

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

Feed

Paper

Dimensions

Paper size

mode

Location

Paper weight

Capacity

Note

method

type

Min.

Max.

Min.

Max.

Paper sizes

(section)

Manual feed

—

AB

Japan

—

—

A6(A6R)

A3 wide

A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,

60 to 200g/m 2

50 sheets (6mm)

Special paper

section

Series

Postcard

(12×18)

B5, B5R,

(16 to 55lbs.)

(max. 80g/m 2

(OHP film),

(Multi paper

A5, Postcard, 11×17,

paper)

(recommended

feed)

8.5×14, 8.5×11

product), Postcard

(Document guide display:

and thick paper

11, 8.5, A3 wide, A3, B4,

A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5,

A5R, B6R, A6R, Postcard)

Others

A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,

Special paper

B5, A5, A6R, 11×17,

(OHP film) and

8.5×14, 8.5×11,

thick paper

7.25×10.5R

(Document guide display:)

Inch

—

—

8.5×5.5

12×18

12×18, 11×17, 8.5×14,

Series

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)

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Paper feed

Feed

Paper

Dimensions

Paper size

mode

Location

Paper weight

Capacity

Note

method

type

Min.

Max.

Min.

Max.

Paper sizes

(section)

Manual feed

—

AB

Japan

—

—

A6(A6R)

A3 wide

A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,

60 to 200g/m2

50 sheets

Special paper

section

Series

Postcard

(12×18)

B5, B5R, A5, Postcard,

(16 to 55lbs.)

(6mm) (max.

(OHP film),

(Single

11×17, 8.5×14, 8.5×11

80g/m2 paper)

Postcard and thick

paper feed)

(Document guide display:

paper

11, 8.5, A3 wide, A3, B4,

A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5,

A5R, B6R, A6R, Postcard)

Others

A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,

Special paper

B5, A5, A6R, 11×17, 8.5×

(OHP film) and

14, 8.5×11, 7.25×10.5R

thick paper

(Document guide display:)

Inch

—

—

8.5×5.5

12×18

12×18, 11×17, 8.5×14,

Series

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)

1st to 4th

—

AB

Japan

—

—

A5

A3

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

60 to 105g/m 2

500 sheets×3

cassette

Series

A5, EXTRA

(16 to 28lbs.)

(4) (max. 80g/m2

feeding unit

paper)

Others

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

500 sheets×3

8.5×11

(4) (max. 80g/m2

Inch

—

—

8.5×5.5

11×17

11×17, 8.5×14, 8.5×13,

paper)

Series

8.5×11, 8.5×11R, 8.5×5.5,

A4, EXTRA

b. Document detection

Paper feed

Paper type

Location

Detection size

Paper detection size and

Size switching

Note

mode (section)

of use

detection method

method

Manual feed

AB Series

Japan

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

Electrical resistance

Aligns with paper

section

Postcard, 11×17,8.5×14,8.5×11

changes according to

width guide

Others

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

position of paper width

(sliding type)

11×17,8.5×14,8.5×11,7.25×10.5R

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

AB Series

Japan

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

Detection method by

Aligns universal

Remaining

cassette

switch signal combination

guide (sliding type)

amount detector

Others

A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,A5,8.5×11,EXTRA

feeding unit

Inch Series

11×17,8.5×14,8.5×13,8.5×11,

(switches paper detection

8.5×11R,8.5×5.5,A4,EXTRA

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					c. Scanning area
							Center
	Facing	Paper size	Paper weight	Capacity	Note
	mode
	Face up	All paper	All paper sizes that	250
		sizes	can be fed	sheets

C. Scanner section
(1) Type
Scanning method	By 3-color (RGB) CCD image sensor
(2) Original standard position, scanning size, and
scanning area			356 mm
a. Original standard position
Left-center
b. Scanning size
Max. original size	AB Series	A3
	Inch Series	11 × 17

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

				Scans per	Original size
	Scan mode	Scan	Return	minute	A4 (11" ×	A3 (11" ×
					8.5")	17")
	Color	117	468	15 sheets/	15 sheets/	7 sheets/
		mm/sec	mm/sec	min	min	min
	Monochrome	117	468	15 sheets/	15 sheets/	7 sheets/
		mm/sec	mm/sec	min	min	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	AB Series: 420mm Inch Series: 432mm
(sub scan direction)

(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

117mm/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	8,000 sheets		4,000 sheets each
10%)
Form	Cartridge

(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)

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(2) Lamp

Main unit			Lamp rating
voltage	Lamp	Type	Voltage	Power
ratings				consumption
100V	Main heater lamp	Halogen lamp	100V	1000W
	Sub heater lamp	Halogen lamp	100V	700W
110V	Main heater lamp	Halogen lamp	—	—
	Sub heater lamp	Halogen lamp	—	—
120V	Main heater lamp	Halogen lamp	120V	1000W
	Sub heater lamp	Halogen lamp	120V	700W
127V	Main heater lamp	Halogen lamp	—	—
	Sub heater lamp	Halogen lamp	—	—
220 to 230V	Main heater lamp	Halogen lamp	230V	1300W
	Sub heater lamp	Halogen lamp	230V	700W
240V	Main heater lamp	Halogen lamp	230V	1300W
	Sub heater lamp	Halogen lamp	230V	700W

(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	Toner motor	Synchronous motor
(C, M, Y, K)	(Y, M, C, K)
Photosensitive drum	Drum motor	Stepping motor
(C, M, Y, K)	(Y, M, C, K)
Image scanner	Scanner motor	Stepping motor
Developing	Developing motor	DC brush-less motor
(C, M, Y, K)	(Y, M, C, K)
Paper feed and	Paper feed motor	DC brush-less motor
conveyance
Transfer belt	Transfer belt motor	Stepping motor
Fusing	Fusing motor	DC brush-less motor

AR-C150

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	32Mbit	Program data	ICU MAIN PWB
	ROM
		16Mbit	Program data	PCU PWB
		(AR-C150)
		8Mbit
		(AR-C100)
		16Mbit	Program data	Operation control
				PWB
	EEPROM	64Kbit	Setting,	PCU PWB
		(AR-C100)	adjustment, counter
		256Kbit	data, etc.
		(AR-C150)
			Setting,	ICU MAIN PWB
		64Kbit	adjustment, counter
			data, etc.

K. Power source

(1) DC power supply

Type			Output
		Voltage	Capacity (current)	Note
DC power	Main	24V	15A
supply
		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	Image scanner section
	(Japan only)	(optional outside of Japan)
Method	Surface heater	Surface heater
	* With ON/OFF switch

(3) Operating voltage/power consumption

Power consumption

Power supply

Main unit

With full options

voltage/frequency

Preheat

Ready

Sleep mode

Max.

Preheat

Ready

Sleep mode

Max.

condition

condition

condition

condition

condition

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

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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/m3

(3) Noise level

		Main unit
Noise mode	During	Ready	Sleep mode
	operation	condition	condition
Noise power level	Max. 66dB	Max. 40dB	—
Noise pressure level	—	—	—

5. Ambient conditions

A. Space required

(1) Area required

	AR-C150	AR-C100
Main unit	1412 × 695mm	1220 × 695mm
	(55.6" × 27.4")
With full options	1504 × 695mm	—
	(59.2" × 27.4")
	1453 × 695mm (Japan)

B. Operating ambient conditions

(1) Temperature/Humidity

Humidity

RH

80%		30˚C, 80%

35˚C, 60%

20%

15˚C	35˚C
	Temperature

(2) Power supply voltage and frequency

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

C. Ambient storage conditions

Main unit

Humidity

RH

90%		40˚C, 90%

50˚C, 60%

10%

–10˚C	50˚C
	Temperature

Consumable items (unopened)

Humidity

RH

40˚C, 90%

90%

20%

–5˚C	Temperature	40˚C

D. Ambient conditions for transporting

Main unit

Humidity

RH
90%		30˚C, 90%
		45˚C, 60%
20%

20˚C 45˚C Temperature

Consumable items

Humidity

RH

40˚C, 90%

90%

10%

–5˚C	40˚C
	Temperature

E. Standard temperature and humidity

Temperature	20 to 25°C
Humidity	65 ± 5%

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[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Consumable parts list

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

				LIFE		DIMENSIONS
	NAME	CONTENT(S)			Model	(W × D × H): mm	INCOMPATIBILITY	REMARK
				Note 1)
						/WHIGHT: kg
1	Color Toner (cyan)	"Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),	× 10	4K Note 1)	AR-C15MT6	329 × 590 × 218/5.62	A	(AR-C15NT6) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"		× 10				AR-C15MT6
2	Color Toner (magenta)	"Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),	× 10	4K Note 1)	AR-C15MT7	329 × 590 × 218/5.62	A	(AR-C15NT7) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"		× 10				AR-C15MT7
3	Color Toner (yellow)	"Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),	× 10	4K Note 1)	AR-C15MT8	329 × 590 × 218/5.62	A	(AR-C15NT8) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"		× 10				AR-C15MT8
4	Toner (black)	"Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),	× 10	8K Note 1)	AR-C15MT1	429 × 610 × 246/10.97	A	(AR-C15NT1) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"		× 10				AR-C15MT1
5	Color Developer kit	[Developer (cyan × 1, magenta × 1,	× 3	40K	AR-C15MD9	294 × 391 × 170/7.71		(AR-C15ND9) × 3 =
		yellow × 1) (650g each)		each × 3				AR-C15MD9
6	Black Developer kit	[Developer (black) (650g) × 1	× 10	40K × 10	AR-C15MD1	204 × 391 × 290/9.10		(AR-C15ND1) × 10 =
								AR-C15MD1
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)

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	× 1		AR-C15FU	(For servicing)
		(Except for motor, PWB,
		upper/lower lamps)
12	Transfer unit	Transfer unit	× 1		AR-C15TU	(For servicing)
		(Except for motor)
13	DV seal kit	DV seal unit (assemble)	× 3	80K	AR-C15DS

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

					LIFE		DIMENSIONS
	NAME	CONTENT(S)				Model	(W × D × H): mm	INCOMPATIBILITY	REMARK
					Note 1)
							/WHIGHT: kg
1	Color Toner (cyan)	"Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),		× 10	4K Note 1)	AR-C15LT6	329 × 590 × 218/5.62	B	(AR-C15T6) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"			× 10				AR-C15LT6
2	Color Toner (magenta)	"Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),		× 10	4K Note 1)	AR-C15LT7	329 × 590 × 218/5.62	B	(AR-C15T7) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"			× 10				AR-C15LT7
3	Color Toner (yellow)	"Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),		× 10	4K Note 1)	AR-C15LT8	329 × 590 × 218/5.62	B	(AR-C15T8) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"			× 10				AR-C15LT8
4	Toner (black)	"Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),		× 10	8K Note 1)	AR-C15LT1	429 × 610 × 246/10.97	B	(AR-C15T1) × 10 =
		Instruction Sheet"			× 10				AR-C15LT1
5	Color Developer kit	[Developer (cyan × 1, magenta × 1,		× 3	40K	AR-C15LD9	294 × 391 × 170/7.71		(AR-C15DV9) × 3 =
		yellow × 1) (650g each)			each × 3				AR-C15LD9
6	Black Developer kit	[Developer (black) (650g) × 1		× 10	40K	AR-C15LD1	204 × 391 × 290/9.10		(AR-C15DV1) × 10 =
									AR-C15LD1
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)

Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage

Note 2) Inner carton printed in 4 languages

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	× 1		AR-C15FU	(For servicing)
		(Except for motor, PWB,
		upper/lower lamps)
12	Transfer unit	Transfer unit	× 1		AR-C15TU	(For servicing)
		(Except for motor)
13	DV seal kit	DV seal unit (assemble)	× 3	80K	AR-C15DS

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

others)

LIFE

DIMENSIONS

NAME

CONTENT(S)

Model

(W × D × H): mm

INCOMPATIBILITY

REMARK

Note 1)

/WHIGHT: kg

1

Color Toner (cyan)

"Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),

× 10

4K Note 1)

AR-C15CT6

329 × 590 × 218/5.62

A

(AR-C15ST6) × 10 =

Instruction Sheet"

× 10

AR-C15CT6

2

Color Toner (magenta)

"Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),

× 10

4K Note 1)

AR-C15CT7

329 × 590 × 218/5.62

A

(AR-C15ST7) × 10 =

Instruction Sheet"

× 10

AR-C15CT7

3

Color Toner (yellow)

"Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),

× 10

4K Note 1)

AR-C15CT8

329 × 590 × 218/5.62

A

(AR-C15ST8) × 10 =

Instruction Sheet"

× 10

AR-C15CT8

4

Toner (black)

"Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),

× 10

8K Note 1)

AR-C15CT1

429 × 610 × 246/10.97

A

(AR-C15ST1) × 10 =

Instruction Sheet"

× 10

AR-C15CT1

5

Color Developer kit

[Developer (cyan × 1, magenta × 1,

× 3

40K

AR-C15CD9

294 × 391 × 170/7.71

(AR-C15SD9) × 3 =

yellow × 1) (650g each)

each × 3

AR-C15CD9

6

Black Developer kit

[Developer (black) (650g) × 1

× 10

40K

AR-C15CD1

204 × 391 × 290/9.10

(AR-C15SD1) × 10 =

AR-C15CD1

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)

Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage

Note 2) Inner carton printed in 4 languages

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

× 1

40K

AR-C15FU

(For servicing)

(Except for motor, PWB,

upper/lower lamps)

12

Transfer unit

Transfer unit

× 1

AR-C15TU

(For servicing)

(Except for motor)

13

DV seal kit

DV seal unit (assemble)

× 3

80K

AR-C15DS

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2. Photoconductor, developer, toner

A. Serial number identification, effective life

(1) Photoconductor

(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)

(11)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

(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

(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

(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)

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	Hammermill	Hammermill	[11 × 8.5", 90g/m2]
paper	LASER PRINT		[11 × 17", 90g/m2]
	Neusiedler	Neusiedler	[A4, 90g/m2]
	Color Copy		[A3, 90g/m2]
	(90g/m2)
Standard paper	Necosa	Necosa	[11 × 8.5", 75g/m2]
			[11 × 17", 75g/m2]
	Igepa	Igepa	[A4, 80g/m2]
			[A3, 80g/m2]
OHP sheet	BG74.6	FOREX	A4 size, 140g/m2	Made by
(Specified paper)				FOREX

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.

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(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/m2	60 – 120g/m2
Smoothness	Front: ³ 20s	Front: ³ 20s
	Back : ³ 20s	Back : ³ 18s
	(BEEK method)	(BEEK method)
Vesicularity	³ 7s (BEEK method)	Same as the left.
Untransparency	³ 77%	Same as the left.
Surface	1 ´ 1010 – 5 ´ 1010Wcm	³ 5.0 ´ 108Wcm
resistance	(20 ± 1°C, 65 ± 2%RH)	(20 ± 1°C, 65 ± 2%RH)
Hardness	Vertical: ³ 17cm	Same as the left.
	Horizontal: ³ 13cm
	(CLARK method)
Water content	4.5 % – 7.0%	Same as the left.
Thickness	75mm – 110mm	Same as the left.
Dimensions	Standard ± 1mm ( )	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

RH

90%		40˚C, 90%

	10%
		-5˚C						40˚C
					Temperature
	Tempera-			Humidity	Tempera-	Humidity	Tempera-	Humidity			Period
	ture (min)			(min)	ture (mid)	(mid)	ture (max)	(max)
	–5°C			10%			40°C	90%			—

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(2) Storage environment (sealed)

Max. change: Temperature 15°C/hour,

Relative humidity 15%RH/hour, without dew

Humidity

RH

90%		40˚C, 90%

	10%
		-5˚C						40˚C
					Temperature
	Tempera-			Humidity	Tempera-	Humidity	Tempera-	Humidity			Period
	ture (min)			(min)	ture (mid)	(mid)	ture (max)	(max)
	–5°C			10%			40°C	90%			—

(Unsealed condition)

Humidity

RH

30˚C, 80%

80%

35˚C, 60%

20%
			15˚C				35˚C
				Temperature
Tempera-		Humidity	Tempera-		Humidity	Tempera-	Humidity			Period
ture (min)		(min)	ture (mid)		(mid)	ture (max)		(max)
15°C		20%	30°C		60%	35°C	90%			—

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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

1Delivery space

2Installing space

3Power specifications (Capacity, fluctuation, safety)

4Floor strength

5Direct 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.

30cm

60cm 30cm

60cm

(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.

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 conditions of storage (temperature, humidity).

Especially when the humidity is too high, paper absorbs moisture to cause paper jams and dirty copy.

(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%
15	30	35

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.

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.

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3. Unpacking

A. Unpacking procedures

1	PP band
2	Top case
3	Packing case
4	Skid unit
5	Top pad R
6	Top pad L
7	Polyethylene bag

8	Bottom case unit
9	Accessory unit
10	Paper exit tray AS
11	Accessory spacer
	(AR-C100 only)
12	Accessory sleeve
13	Waste toner bottle
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.

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2

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2. Transport and installation

No.	Content	Method
1	Facility, equipment,	Use a forklift. (If a forklift is not available,
	man power	4 persons are required to install.)
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.

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3

6

5

7

9

8

4

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10

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B. Consumable parts required for setup

	No.	Name	Outside Japan	Japan
	1	Oil bottle	AR-C15SL	Starter kit
				(AR-C10SK)
	2	Developer cartridge (Y)	Color developer kit
	3	Developer cartridge (M)
			(Y, M, C)
	4	Developer cartridge (C)	Black developer (K)
	5	Developer cartridge (K)
	6	Developing unit	AR-DW1
			(Developing unit × 4)
		Toner	Y, M, C, K	Y, M, C, K
		1	2

3

4 5

6

6

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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.

2: The toner collection container for the transfer belt and the OPC drum are attached to the machine when shipping.

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Accessories for each destination (Outside Japan)

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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.)

Destination	USA	Canada	Germany	U.K.	Other Europe	Australia	Others
OPC drum × 4 pcs	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when
	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping
Toner collecting	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when
container × 2 1	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping
Toner collection	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when	Installed when
container for transfer belt	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping	shipping
Original cover	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Paper exit tray
Installed language ROM	English	English	German	English	English	English	English
(Default)
(Installed language)	German	German	English	German	German	German	German
Set with SIM 26-22.	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
Key sheet	English	English/French	German/English	English	None 2	English	English
Paper tray size display	Inch series × 3	Inch series × 3	AB series × 3	AB series × 3	AB series × 3	AB series × 3	AB series × 3
sheet
Operation Manual	English	English/French	German/English	English	None 3	English	English (Some
							areas:
							Arabic/Russia)
Delivery and installation
report
Maintenance card
Maintenance sheet
Polyethylene sheet
Polyethylene gloves
Polyethylene bags
MSDS card
SCA warranty card
Copy inhibition label
Warranty registration

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	25 sets
		together with Key Operator
Germany	AR-150SG
		Guide), Operation panel
French	AR-150SF
		sheet
Spanish	AR-150SS
Italian	AR-150SI
Dutch	AR-150SH
Swedish	AR-150SW

4. Lock release

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2

4

3

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

A. External fitting section

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

[Paper exit side]

[Paper feed side]

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).

2

A

1

A

B

3

3

4

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

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

(2).

2

1

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

2

1

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

2

1

1

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

1

2

E. Paper feed, paper transport section

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

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.

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.

2

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.

1

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

3

2

1

1

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.

(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 immersed 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.

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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.

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1

3

2

2

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

1

2

(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).

5

4

3

2

1

(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).

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2

2

1

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

2

4

4

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)

A

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)

(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).

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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.

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.

Y M C K

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

(AR-C100 only)

AR-C150

(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

(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.

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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 Release

Adjuster

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 offand 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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