SHARP ARC150 Service Manual

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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.

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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.

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[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

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Paper

transport

section

Large capacity paper feed tray

(Option)

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[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)

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(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

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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%

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[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

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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/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

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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 ✕✕✕❍✕✕✕

∗1

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

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

Inch series × 3 Inch series × 3 AB series × 3 AB series × 3 AB series × 3 AB series × 3 AB series × 3

✕✕❍✕❍❍✕

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

∗2 English English

∗3 English English (Some

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

Installed when

shipping

areas:

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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∗ Perform procedure 1) of ADJ M17 ADJ 3 in the adjustment section

to check the color balance and the density level.

(Note) When performing checking only, do not change the adjust-

ment value. For details and the judgement criteria, refer to ADJ M17 ADJ3.

If the color balance and the density level are not within the specified range, make an adjustment according to the flowchart of ADJ M17.

9. Specification setup

Execute SIM 26 to set the specifications according to the customer’s need.

Sim No. Content

26 1 Used to set options. (When installing an option, use this

simulation to set the option (software). (AR-C150 only)

2 1) Used to set the paper size of the large capacity tray.

(When the paper size is changed, this simulation must be executed to change the paper size in software.)

2) Used to detect 8.5 × 13" size paper and documents and to set the display mode. (All paper feed modes)

3) Used to set the paper size in the manual paper feed mode. (AR-C150 only)

3 Used to set the auditor specification mode. Setting must

be made according to the use conditions of the auditor.

5 Used to set the count mode of the total counter, the

developer counter, and the maintenance counter.

6 1) Used to set the specifications (paper, fixed copy

magnification ratio, machine operations at an image (process) correction error) depending on the destination.

2) Used to set the user logo. (AR-C100 only)

15 Used to set the fusing operation mode (paper curl

prevention mode).

18 Used to set Enable/Disable of the toner save operation.

(The function of this simulation is effective only in Japan and UK version. (Depending on the setting of SIM 6-6 (Destination).) For the other destinations, the same setting can be made with the user program P22. (AR-C150 only)

22 Used to set the destination specifications (language

display). (AR-C150 only)

28 Used to set the AC power voltage. (For the fusing

section heater lamp power control)

30 Used to set the CE mark complying operation mode.

(Soft start when driving the fusing heater lamp.)

35 Used to set whether the trouble history display of SIM

22-4 is displayed as one time trouble or continuous troubles when the same trouble repeatedly occurred.

45 Used to set the coy fee. (AR-C100 only)

Check item Note

Group mode copy When RADF is

installed

Staple When RADF is

installed

AR-C150 only AR-C150 only

11. Recording of setup and adjustment data

Execute SIM 22-6 to print and keep the various setup data and the adjustment data (list). In case of memory trouble, when the PCU PWB or the ICU PWB is replaced, if there is not the above information, all adjustment must be made from the beginning. With the record of the above information, the setup data and the adjustment data can be directly inputted efficiently.

12. Procedures for transit

When moving the copier, the following procedures must be performed.

(1) Remove paper from the paper trays. (2) Remove the developing unit from the copier. (3) Lock all the locks again. (4) Remove the fusing unit. (5) Remove the fusing oil bottle.

After removing the fusing unit, perform the following procedures.

1) Remove the fusing oil bottle cover.

2) Attach the caps (which are appended to the fusing oil bottle) to the

three holes in the fusing oil bottle.

10. Function and operation check

Check the following operations.

Check item Note Paper feed operation (manual paper feed) Paper feed by the paper tray Paper feed by the large capacity paper feed tray

Paper size detection Document size detection RADF copy (S-S mode) When RADF is

RADF copy (S-D mode) When RADF is

RADF copy (D-D mode) When RADF is

RADF copy (D-S mode) When RADF is

Sort mode copy When RADF is

When the large capacity tray is installed.

installed.

installed

installed.

When the duplex unit is installed. When the duplex unit is installed.

AR-C150 only

AR-C150 only AR-C150 only AR-C150 only AR-C150 only AR-C150 only

3) Remove the fusing oil bottle from the copier.

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[5] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. List

2. Contents

A. External view and operation parts

(1) External view and external operation parts

32145

67 8910

11 1312 14 15

No.

1 Waste toner bottle Collect waste toner from the image process section. 2 Paper exit tray Receives printed paper. 3 Main power switch Turns on/off the power. 4 Toner hopper cover Toner container section 5 Operation panel Used to perform various setups, displays, and simulations. 6 Original stacker Stacks originals. 7 Original cover Presses an original and prevents against leakage of light from the scanner lamp. 8 Original table An original to be scanned is set on this table. (Left edge reference)

9 Paper clips tray Used to put paper clips on it. 10 Dehumidifier heater switch Switch of the dehumidifier for paper Standard in Japan only 11 Paper tray/duplex module

installing section

12 Front cover This cover is opened to remove and install the photoconductor cartridge, the

13 Paper tray Used to set paper on it. 14 Right doors These doors are opened to remove jammed paper from the paper transport section. 15 Manual feed tray In manual paper feed copy, inset paper from this tray.

Name Function and operation

Either of the following two options can be connected: Duplex module (option) which allows automatic duplex copy. Paper tray module (option)

developer cartridge, the transfer unit, and the fusing unit, and remove jam paper.

Parts

Note

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(2) Internal operation parts

AR-C150

No.

546

Parts

Name Function and operation 1 Fusing roller rotation knob Turn this knob to remove jammed paper from the fusing section. 2 Toner hopper Stores toner of Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. 3 Transfer belt Transfers toner image on the photoconductor to the paper 4 Lift-up lever Used to lift up and down the transfer unit.

(Used when pulling out and installing the transfer unit.) 5 Heat roller Fuses toner image on the paper by heat and pressure. 6 Paper exit transport guide Opened to remove jammed paper from the fusing section.

(3) Operation, display parts

12 13 1 2 3 4

INFORMATION

CUSTOM

SETTINGS

DATA

ON LINE

SPECIAL

MODES

2-SIDED

COPY

OUTPUT

3 456 789

AUDIT

PROGRAM

INTERRUPT

CLEAR

ALL

CLEAR

Note

No.

Name Function and operation

Parts

1 Touch panel Used to display various information and make various setups. 2 10-key Used to enter set values. 3 Interruption key Used to interrupt during multi copy. 4 Clear all key Used to reset all setups to the default values.

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No.

5 Auditor key Used to use the internal auditor. 6 Program key Used to program copy conditions. 7 Clear key Used to clear set items and cancel multi copy operation. 8 Start key/lamp for color

copy

9 Start key/lamp for

black/white copy 10 Copy mode key/lamp Used in the copy mode. When the machine is set to copy mode, the lamp is lighted. 11 Printer mode key/lamp Used in the printer mode. When the machine is set to copy mode, the lamp is lighted. 12 Data lamp Blinks when data is received from the print server. 13 Online lamp Lights when communication with the print server is enabled.

Name Function and operation

Used to start color copy or monochrome copy. (When the machine is ready to copy, the lamp in the start key is lighted.)

Used to start black/white copy. (When the machine is ready to copy, the lamp in the start key is lighted.)

Parts

Operation, display parts

2 3 4 5 67

SPECIAL

MODES

2-SIDED

COPY

OUTPUT

READY TO COPY.

1711

AUTO

AUTO 8/ 11

EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT

ORIGINAL

11R

100%

COPY RATIO

INFORMATION

CUSTOM SETTINGS

Note

13 1215 1416

No.

1 Select paper tray display section Displays the selected paper tray. 2 Paper size display section Displays the paper size. 3 Paper remaining quantity display section Displays the paper quantity. 4 Manual feed tray display section When the manual feed tray is selected, this display becomes active. 5 Manual feed paper size display section Displays the paper size. 6 Copy quantity display Displays the copy quantity to be made. 7 Original size display section Displays the original size. 8 Operation guide key Used to display descriptions on functions and operations.

9 User setup key Used to set the key operator program. 10 Copy magnification ratio key Used to set the copy magnification ratio. 11 Magnification ratio display section Displays the currently set copy magnification ratio. 12 Paper size display section Displays the selected paper size. 13 Paper size select key Used to select the paper size. 14 Paper size display section Displays the paper size. 15 Copy density key Used to set the copy density. 16 Copy density display section Displays the copy mode, and the copy density level. 17 Output key Used to set the finishing mode. 18 Duplex mode key Used to set the duplex copy functions. 19 Special function key Used to set special functions.

Name Function and operation

Parts

Note

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B. Internal parts

(1) Cross section

12 34 5 6 7 8 9

AR-C150

11 12 13 14 15 16 74 75 71

17 18 20 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

33 34

36 37 38

No.

67 66

61 60 59

58 57 56

55 54

53 52 51

Parts

Name Function and operation

3940414243444546474849

1 No. 2 mirror Sends the original image to No. 3 mirror. 2 No. 3 mirror Send the original image to the CCD. 3 Y-LSU unit Converts yellow components of image signals sent from the ICU PWB into laser

beams, and radiates the beams onto the OPC drum.

4 M-LSU unit Converts magenta components of image signals sent from the ICU PWB into laser

beams, and radiates the beams onto the OPC drum. 5 No. 1 mirror Sends the original image to No. 2 mirror. 6 Scanner lamp Radiates light to the CCD for scanning the original image. 7 CCD lens Reduces the original image (light) and project it to the CCD. 8 C-LSU unit Converts cyan components of image signals sent from the ICU PWB into laser

beams, and radiates the beams onto the OPC drum. 9 CCD PWB Reads the original image and converts it into electrical signals.

10 K-LSU unit Converts black components of image signals sent from the ICU PWB into laser

beams, and radiates the beams onto the OPC drum.

11 Developing roller (Y) Attaches toner on the OPC drum. (Y) 12 Developing roller (M) Attaches toner on the OPC drum. (M) 13 Developing roller (C) Attaches toner on the OPC drum. (C) 14 Developing roller (K) Attaches toner on the OPC drum. (K) 15 Upper resist roller Transports paper to the transfer section. 16 Lower resist roller Transports paper to the transfer section. 17 Paper transport roller 1 Transports paper to the transfer resist roller. 18 Idle roller Applies pressure to paper and the transport roller. 19 Idle roller Prevents against paper skew. 20 Paper transport roller 1 Transports paper to the transfer section (transfer resist roller).

70 73

Note

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No.

21 Paper feed tray (No. 1

paper tray)

22 Separation roller (No. 1

paper tray)

23 Paper pickup roller (No.

1 paper tray) 24 Idle roller Applies pressure to paper and the transport roller. 25 Paper transport roller 2 Transports paper to the transport roller 1. 26 Paper feed roller (No. 2

paper roller) 27 Separation roller (No. 2

paper tray) 28 Paper pickup roller (No.

2 paper tray) 29 Idle roller Applies pressure to paper and the transport roller. 30 Paper transport roller 3 Transports paper to the transport roller 2. 31 Paper feed roller (No. 3

paper tray) 32 Separation roller (No. 3

paper tray) 33 Paper pickup roller (No.

3 paper tray) 34 Idle roller Applies pressure to paper and the transport roller. 35 Paper transport roller 4 Transports paper to the transport roller 3. 36 Paper feed roller (No. 4

paper tray) 37 Separation roller (No. 4

paper tray) 38 Paper pickup roller (No.

4 paper tray) 39 Transfer roller (K) Applies a transfer voltage to the transfer belt. 40 OPC drum unit (K) Forms black latent electrostatic images. 41 Main charger unit (K) Charges the black OPC drum negatively. 42 OPC drum unit (C) Forms cyan latent electrostatic images. 43 Transfer roller (C) Applies a transfer voltage to the transfer belt. 44 Main charger unit (C) Charges the cyan OPC drum negatively. 45 OPC drum unit (M) Forms magenta latent electrostatic images. 46 Transfer roller (M) Applies a transfer voltage to the transfer belt. 47 Main charger unit (M) Charges the magenta OPC drum negatively. 48 OPC drum unit (Y) Forms yellow latent electrostatic images. 49 Transfer roller (Y) Applies a transfer voltage to the transfer belt. 50 Main charger unit (Y) Charges the yellow OPC drum negatively. 51 Transfer belt Transfers toner images on the OPC drum to paper. 52 Waste toner bottle Collects waste toner. 53 Oil tank Stores oil. 54 Lower heater lamp Heats the lower heat roller. 55 Lower heat roller Applies a pressure and heat to toner and fuses it to paper. 56 Lower separation pawl Separates paper mechanically from the lower heat roller. Not required for AR-C100

57 Fusing transport roller Transports paper to the paper exit roller. 58 ADU gate Switches the paper route in the duplex mode. 59 Paper exit roller Discharges paper outside the machine. 60 Idle roller Applies pressure to paper and the paper exit roller. 61 Idle roller Applies pressure to paper and the transport roller. 62 Upper cleaning roller Cleans the fusing roller. 63 Upper heat roller Applies a pressure and heat to toner and fuses it to paper. 64 Upper heat lamp Heats the upper heat roller.

Name Function and operation

Feeds paper to the paper transport section.

Separates paper and transport it to the paper transport section.

Sends paper to the paper feed roller.

Feeds paper to the paper transport section.

Separates paper and prevents against double feed.

Sends paper to the paper feed roller.

Feeds paper to the paper transport section.

Separates paper and prevents against double feed.

Feeds paper to the paper feed roller.

Feeds paper to the paper transport section.

Separates paper and prevents against double feed.

Sends paper to the paper feed roller.

Parts

Note

because paper size is limited.

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No.

Name Function and operation

Parts

Note

65 Oil roller Applies oil to the upper heat roller. 66 Oil blade Controls oil quantity on the oil roller to be even. 67 Separation pawl Separates paper from the transfer belt mechanically. 68 Waste toner bottle Collects waste toner from transfer belt. 69 Paper pickup roller Sends paper to the paper feed roller. Manual paper feed section 70 Paper pickup solenoid Presses paper onto the paper pickup roller. 71 Manual paper feed roller Feeds paper to the paper transport section. 72 Manual paper feed clutch Transmits the paper feed drive motor power to the manual paper feed unit.

(Controls ON/OFF of the manual paper feed unit.) 73 Separation roller Separates paper to prevent against double feed. 74 Manual transport roller Applies a pressure to paper and the transport roller to give the transport roller

power to the paper. 75 Idle roller Applies a pressure to paper and the transport roller and gives a transport power of

the transport roller to the paper.

(2) Operation section

Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

1 Operation UN Displays various information and makes setups. 2 MAIN SW Main switch Rocker switch Turns on/off the main power. 3 Operation PWB L Outputs key operation signals. 4 OP control PWB Controls the whole operation unit. (Displays

information from PCU PWB and sends

operational information to PCU PWB.) 5 Operation PWB R Outputs key operation signals. 6 LCD back light

Drives the LCD back light.

inverter PWB

7 LCD LCD Displays various information. Functions as a key.

Active

Note

condition

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(3) Paper feed, transport section

Right door

Paper tray

a. Paper tray

Paper feed unit

Vertical paper transport upper

Right door lower

Vertical paper transport lower

Lift-up unit

Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

1 Paper trays Stores print paper. 2 Paper position (longitudinal

direction) adjustment plate lock lever

3 Paper position (longitudinal

Locks or releases the paper position (longitudinal direction) adjustment plate.

Positions paper (longitudinal direction).

direction) adjustment plate

4 Lift plate Lifts up paper to press it onto the pickup

roller.

5 Paper position (traverse direction)

Positions paper (traverse direction).

adjustment plate

6 Paper size set block Makes the paper size detector detect the

paper size. 7 Lift gear Transmits the lift motor power to the lift plate. 8 Paper size display plate Displays the paper size. 9 Paper position (traverse direction)

adjustment plate lock lever

Locks or releases the paper position

(traverse direction) adjustment plate.

Active

condition

Note

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b. Paper tray lift unit

AR-C150

Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

Active

condition

Note

1 Paper tray lift unit Drives the paper tray lift plate. 2 Paper size

detection actuator

3 Paper tray lift unit

Transmits protrusion pattern of the paper size set block to the paper size detector. Controls the paper tray lift unit.

control PWB

4 LUMx LUMx Lift motor Synchronous motor Drives the lift plate. The numbering is

made in the sequence of 1 - 4 from the top to the bottom.

5 CxSSx CxSSx Paper size

detector (SW)

Tact switch Detects the paper size set by the paper

size set block.

The numbering is made in the sequence of 1 - 4 from the top to the bottom.

6 CxPDx CxPDx Lift position

sensor

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Detects the lift plate position. (Detects paper quantity.)

H when detecting

The numbering is made in the sequence of 1 - 4 from the top to the bottom.

c. Paper tray paper feed unit

Parts

No.

Code

1 Paper tray

2A PEDx PEDx Paper empty

2B LUDx LUDx Paper upper

Signal name

Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

Feeds paper in the paper tray to the

paper feed unit

detector

limit detector

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

paper transport section. Detects paper empty in the paper tray. L(0V) when paper

Detects the paper upper limit (Keeps friction between the paper pickup roller and paper constant).

3 Paper pickup

Feeds paper to the paper feed roller.

roller

4 CPFSx CPFSx Pickup solenoid Presses paper onto the paper pickup

roller.

Note

is detected. L when the paper upper limit is detected

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Parts

No.

Code

5 CPFCx CPFCx Paper feed

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

clutch

Electromagnetic clutch

Controls ON/OFF of the paper feed roller.

6 Separation roller Separates paper and prevents against

double feed.

7 Paper feed roller Feed paper to the paper transport section.

d. Paper transport unit (upper)

Note

Parts

No.

Code

1 Paper transport unit

Signal

name

(Upper)

Name Type Function/Operation

Transports paper to the transfer section.

2 Paper transport roller 1 Transports paper to the transfer resist

roller.

3 Idle roller Reduces the load of paper transport

power.

4 PFD1 PFD1 Paper detector

(Actuator) 1

5 RDSW-U RDSW-U Right upper door open/

close detector (Actuator)

6 PFD2 PFD2 Paper detector

(Actuator) 2

7 IFD PWB Photo sensor (Photo

Photo sensor (Photo transmission) Photo sensor (Photo transmission) Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

transmission)

No. 1 paper tray (Duplex) paper exit detection Right upper door open/close detection H when the

No. 2 paper tray paper exit detection L with paper

Provided with No. 1/2 paper tray paper exit detector and the right upper door open/close detector.

8 Idle roller Reduces the load of paper transport

power.

9 Idle roller Applies a pressure to paper and the

transport roller to give the transport roller power to the paper.

10 Paper transport roller 2 Transports paper to the transport

roller 1.

e. Paper transport unit (lower)

Active

condition

L with paper presence

door is open

presence

Note

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Parts

No.

Code

1 Paper transport unit

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

Transports paper to the transfer section.

(lower)

2 PFD PWB Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Provided with No. 3/4 paper tray paper exit detector and the right lower door open/close detector.

3 RDSW-L RDSW-L Right lower door open/

close detector (actuator)

4 PFD3 PFD3 Paper detector

(actuator) 3

5 PFD4 PFD4 Paper detector

(actuator) 4

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Right lower door open/close detection H when the

No. 3 paper tray paper exit detection L when the

No. 4 paper tray paper exit detection L with paper

6 Idle roller Reduces the load of paper transport

power. 7 Paper transport roller 3 Transports paper to the transport roller 2. 8 Paper transport roller 4 Transports paper to the transport roller 3.

f. Right door upper unit

AR-C150

Active

condition

door is open

upper limit is detected

presence

Note

Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

1 Right door upper unit 2 Large capacity paper

tray transport roller

Transports paper fed from the large capacity tray to the transfer section.

3 Idle roller Applies a pressure to paper and the

transport roller to give the transport roller power to the paper.

4 Idle roller Applies a pressure to paper and the

transport roller to give the transport roller power to the paper.

g. Right door lower unit

Active

Note

condition

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Parts

No.

h. Manual paper feed unit

Code

1 Right door lower unit Presses paper onto the vertical transport

2 Idle roller Applies a pressure to paper and the

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

roller at a proper pressure.

transport roller to give the transport roller power to the paper.

Active

condition

Note

Parts

No.

Code

1 MPED MPED Paper detector Photo sensor (Photo

2 Paper size (width)

3 MPWS MPWS Paper size (width)

4 MPLD1 MPLD1 Paper size

5 MPLD2 MPLD2 Paper size

6 MTOP1 MTOP1 Tray position

7 MTOP2 MTOP2 Tray position

8 Paper pickup

9 MPFS MPFS Paper pickup

10 Paper stopper Prevents against double feed. 11 Manual paper

12 MPFC MPFC Manual paper

13 Separation roller Separates paper to prevents against double

14 Manual transport

15 Idle roller Applies a pressure to the transport roller to

16 OHP sensor Detects an OHP sheet. (Identifies an OHP

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

Detects paper on the paper tray. L when paper

transmission)

adjuster

sensor

(length) detector 1

(length) detector 2

detector 1

detector 2

roller

solenoid

feed roller

feed clutch

roller

Variable resistor Detects the paper width.

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Contact SW Detects the paper tray position. L when

Contact SW Detects the paper tray position. H when

Electromagnetic clutch

Adjusts the paper position.

Detects the paper length. L when paper

Feeds paper to the paper feed roller.

Presses the paper pickup roller onto the paper.

Feeds paper to the paper transport section.

Transmits the paper feed motor drive power to the manual paper feed unit. (Controls ON/OFF of the manual paper feed unit.)

feed. Transports paper to the resist roller.

give the transport roller power to the paper.

sheet from normal paper.)

Active

condition

presence

collecting

Analog input

Note

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(4) Scanner (reading) section

AR-C150

Parts

No.

Code

1 Scanner unit Scans an original and converts the image into

2 MHPS MHPS Scanner home

3 CFM CFM Cooling fan (motor) Axial fan Cools the scanner section. 4 Filter Prevents dusts from entering the scanner

5 OCSW OCSW Original cover

6 Scanner motor control

7 SM SM Scanner motor Stepping motor Drives the scanner unit. 8 Scanner drive wire Transmits the scanner motor power to the

9 CCD power PWB POWER source for the CCD PWB circuit.

10 Original size detection

11 Mirror unit Pass the original image to the CCD. 12 No. 2 mirror Passes the original image to No. 3 mirror. 13 No. 3 mirror Passes the original image to the CCD. 14 Scanner unit A (Mirror

15 No. 1 mirror Passes the original image to No. 2 mirror. 16 Reflector Converges lights from the light source to reflect

17 Sub reflector Reflects lights from the light source onto an

18 Scanner lamp Halogen lamp Reflect light for the CCD to scan the original

19 Thermal fuse Prevents against overheating due to abnormal

Signal

name

position sensor

open/close sensor

PWB

light reception PWB

unit)

Name Type Function/Operation

electrical signals.

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Photo transmission Detects open/close of the original cover. L when the

Detects the scanner home position. H in the

section.

Controls the scanner motor.

scanner unit.

Receives light for detection of the original size.

Passes the original image to the scanner unit B.

onto an original.

original.

image.

lighting of the scanner lamp.

home position

cover is open

Active

condition

Note

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Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

20 CCD unit 3 line color CCD Scans the original image (photo signals) and

converts it into electrical signals.

21 Lens Reduces the original image (photo signals) to

reflect onto the CCD.

22 CCD PWB Scans the original image (photo signals) and

converts it into electrical signals.

23 Shading sheet Shading correction reference sheet

(5) Scanner (writing) section

Active

condition

Note

Digital (8bit)

Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

1 Y-LSU unit Converts yellow components of image signals sent

from the ICU PWB into laser beams to reflect onto the OPC drum.

2 M-LSU unit Converts magenta components of image signals

sent from the ICU PWB into laser beams to reflect onto the OPC drum.

3 C-LSU unit Converts cyan components of image signals sent

from the ICU PWB into laser beams to reflect onto the OPC drum.

4 K-LSU unit Converts black components of image signals sent

from the ICU PWB into laser beams to reflect onto the OPC drum.

5 Laser diode

(integrated with the

Generates laser beams. (Controls ON/OFF for forming images and PWM modulation.)

control PWB)

6 No. 1 cylindrical

Laser beam convergence and position correction

lens 7 No. 1 mirror Passes laser beams to No. 2 mirror. 8 No. 2 mirror Passes laser beams to the scanning mirror. 9 Filter glass Prevent dust from attaching to the scanning mirror.

10 Scanning mirror Scans laser beams and forms images. 11 No. 1 f θlens Corrects the shape and the pitch of laser beams. 12 No. 3 mirror Passes laser beams to No. 2 f θmirror 13 No. 2 f θmirror Corrects the shape and the pitch of laser beams. 14 No. 4 mirror Passes laser beams to the cylindrical mirror. 15 Cylindrical mirror Passes laser beams to the OPC drum./Performs

jitter correction in the sub scanning direction.

16 Sensor lens Converges laser beams and passes to the laser

beam sensor.

17 SYNC SYNC IN Laser beam sensor Photo

diode

Detects the laser beam position. The left image print start position is controlled by this sensor signal.

18 Filter glass Prevents dusts from entering the scanner unit.

Active

condition

Note

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(6) Fusing, paper exit section

a. Fusing unit

AR-C150

Parts

No.

Code

1 Fusing unit Heats and presses toner on the

2 THS3 THS3 Fusing main

3 DPID DPID Duplex paper entry

4 THS1 THS1 Fusing sub

5 HLTSU HLTSU Thermostat (upper) Cuts conduction of the heater

6 Cleaning roller

7 FUSM FUSM Fusing drive motor Drives the fusing unit. 8 Oil felt Supplies oil to the oil roller. 9 Oil blade Controls the oil quantity on the oil

10 Oil roller Applies oil to the upper heat

11 Upper heat roller Heats and presses toner on the

12 HL1 HL1 Upper heater lamp Halogen lamp Heats the heat roller. 1000W 13 DGS DGS Duplex gate

14 Fusing control

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

paper to fuse it onto the paper.

temperature sensor (upper)

detector

temperature sensor (upper)

(upper)

solenoid

PWB (AC sub PWB)

Thermistor Detects the heat roller surface

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Thermistor Detects the heat roller surface

temperature.

Detects paper entry to the duplex unit.

temperature.

lamp when the temperature rises abnormally.

Cleans the fusing roller (upper) surface.

roller to be even.

roller.

paper to fuse it onto the paper.

Drives (open/close) the duplex paper entry gate.

Interfaces the heater lamp drive control, sensor, and detector signals.

Active

condition

Analog input

L when paper entry

Analog input When a temperature

difference from the fusing main temperature sensor (upper) is detected, it is judged that paper is wrapped around the fusing roller.

Note

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Parts

No.

Code

15 Lower separation

16 HL2 HL2 Lower heater lamp Halogen lamp Heats the heat roller. 700W 17 Lower heat roller Heats toner on the paper to fuse

18 BPD BPD Fusing paper entry

19 THS2 THS2 Fusing main

20 THS4 THS4 Fusing sub

21 FOP FOP Oil pump Sends oil to the oil roller. 22 Oil tank Stores oil. 23 OEMP OEMP Oil sensor Photo sensor (Photo

24 HLTSD HLTSD Thermostat (lower) Cuts conduction to the heater

25 Fusing transport

26 Idle roller Applies a pressure to the paper

b. Paper exit unit

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

Separate paper mechanically

pawl

detector

temperature sensor (lower)

roller

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Thermistor Detects the heat roller surface

refraction)

which was not separated from the lower heat roller.

it onto the paper. Detects paper entry in the fusing

section.

temperature.

Detects oil empty. H when empty

lamp when the temperature rises abnormally.

Transports paper to the paper exit roller.

and the transport roller to give the transport roller power to the paper.

Active

condition

L when paper entry in the fusing section

Analog input

Analog input When a temperature

Note

difference from the fusing main temperature sensor (lower) is detected, it is judged that paper is wrapped around the fusing roller.

Parts

No.

Code

1 Paper exit unit Discharges the fused paper outside the

2 POD POD Paper exit detector Photo sensor (Photo

3 Paper exit roller Discharges paper outside the machine. 4 Idle roller Applies a pressure to the paper and the

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

machine. Detects paper exit. L with paper

transmission)

paper exit roller to give the paper exit roller power to the paper.

Active

condition

presence

Note

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(7) Image process section

a. Toner hopper unit

Parts

No.

Code Signal name Name Type Function/Operation

1 Hopper unit Stores toner and transports toner to the

2 Toner transport

screw 3 Toner pipe shutter Prevents toner from spilling. 4 Shutter spring Spring for the shutter 5 Toner hopper

shutter 6 Toner stirring plate Stirs toner in the toner hopper. 7 TM

(Y, M, C, K)

TM (Y, M, C, K)

Toner supply motor Synchronous

motor

b. Image process frame section

developing unit. Transports toner to the developing unit.

Shutter for the toner supply port.

Transports toner to the developing unit, and stirs toner.

AR-C150

Active

Note

condition

No.

Code Signal name Name Type Function/Operation

1 Image process

frame unit 2 PTHS PTHS Temperature

sensor

Parts

Mounts the developing unit and the OPC drum unit on it.

Thermistor Detects temperature in the image

process section.

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Active

Note

condition

Analot input Each correction of

image process section is made by this sensor data.

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No.

3 Process control

Code Signal name Name Type Function/Operation

Interface the developing unit, the

PWB

OPC drum unit, high voltage PWB, and PCU PWB.

4 DSD holder F Keeps the distance between the

OPC drum and the developing roller constant.

Parts

5 OPC drum fixing

Fixes the OPC drum shaft.

sleeve

c. Developing unit

7 1 2 3

Active

Note

condition

1213

Parts

No.

Code Signal name Name Type Function/Operation

1 Developing unit (Y) Changes yellow latent

electrostatic images to visible toner images.

2 Developing unit (M) Changes magenta latent

electrostatic images to visible toner images.

3 Developing unit (C) Changes cyan latent

electrostatic images to visible toner images.

4 Developing unit (K) Changes black latent

electrostatic images to visible toner images.

5 DV seal Shields and prevents toner

from leaking.

6 DV side seal F Shields and prevents toner

from leaking.

7 DV side seal R Shields and prevents toner

from leaking.

8 DMS

(Y, M, C, K)

DMS (Y, M, C, K)

Drum mark sensor Photo sensor

(Photo reflection)

Detects the mark on the OPC drum.

9 Doctor Controls toner quantity on the

developing roller to be even.

10 Developing roller

main pole position

Adjusts the developing roller main pole position.

adjustment plate

Active

Note

condition

Analog input Controls the OC

drum phase and identifies it.

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No.

11 TCS

Code Signal name Name Type Function/Operation

(Y, M, C, K)

TCS (Y, M, C, K)

Toner concentration sensor

Magnetic Detects the ratio of carrier and

toner in the developing unit.

12 Developing roller Adheres toner onto the OPC

drum.

13 Toner mixing roller Stirs toner and carrier to make

the toner concentration even and charges the both.

14 Absorbing duct Removes toner dispersed

around the developing roller.

d. Main charger unit

Parts

Active

Note

condition

Analog input Installed to each

developing unit.

Prevents against dirty copy by dispersed toner.

Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

1 Main charger unit (Y) Charges yellow photoconductor negatively. 2 Main charger unit (M) Charges magenta photoconductor negatively. 3 Main charger unit (C) Charges cyan photoconductor negatively. 4 Main charger unit (K) Charges black photoconductor negatively. 5 Charger case Case for charging 6 Charger grid Controls the photoconductor charging potential. 7 Charger electrode Electrode for charging

e. OPC drum unit

1 2

3 4

Active

Note

condition

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Parts

No.

f. Transfer section

Code

1 OPC drum unit (Y) Forms yellow latent electrostatic images. 2 OPC drum unit (M) Forms magenta latent electrostatic images. 3 OPC drum unit (C) Forms cyan latent electrostatic images. 4 OPC drum unit (K) Forms black latent electrostatic images. 5 DL DL Discharge lamp Discharges electric charges on the OPC drum. 6 OPC drum Forms latent electrostatic images. 7 Cleaning blade Cleans residual toner from the OPC drum. 8 Waste toner

9 Shutter spring Spring for the shutter 10 Shutter Prevents toner from dispersing. 11 Toner seal Shields toner to prevent against leakage.

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

Discharges waste toner from the OPC drum unit.

transport screw

Active

condition

Note

6 6 6

5 5 5

No.

Code

1 Transfer unit Transfers toner from the OPC

2 Transfer belt

Signal

name

separation pawl

Name Type Function/Operation

Parts

drum to paper. Separates paper from the

transfer belt mechanically.

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Active

condition

Note

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Parts

No.

Code

3 BPSS BPSS Separation pawl

4 Transfer belt drive

5 Transfer discharge

6 Transfer roller Applies a transfer voltage to

7 Lift cam Transmits the transfer belt lift

8 PCS PCS Image density sensor Photo sensor

9 BLUM BLUM Transfer belt motor Stepping motor Lifts the transfer belt unit.

10 CALS CALS Sensor switch

11 TC high voltage

12 Transfer belt Transfers toner images on

13 Waste toner tank Collects toner of toner patch

14 Transfer belt

15 Transfer belt idle

16 Transfer belt

17 BLUD BLUD Transfer belt position

18 BTM BTM Transfer belt drive

19 PSM PSM Resist roller drive

20 HUD HUD Temperature sensor Detects humidity in the

21 PCU sub PWB Controls the image process

22 Oil pump Supplies fusing oil to the

23 PPD1 PPD1 Paper detector in

24 Upper resist roller Transports paper to the

25 Lower resist roller Transports paper to the

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

Drives the separation

solenoid

roller

electrode

solenoid

power PWB

cleaning blade

roller

cleaning pad

sensor

motor

front of resist roller

(Photo reflection)

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Stepping motor Drives the transfer belt.

Stepping motor Drives the resist roller and

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

solenoid. Drives the transfer belt.

Discharges electric charges of the transfer belt.

the transfer belt.

motor power to the transfer unit.

Detects toner patch density in image density correction.

Selects the image density sensor.

Generates the high voltage for transfer.

the OPC drum onto paper.

used in image density correction.

Cleans toner of toner patch used in image density correction.

Applies a tension to the transfer belt.

Cleans the back of the transfer belt.

Detects that the transfer belt is lifted up or down.

controls ON/OFF.

machine.

section.

fusing roller. Detects paper in front of the

resist roller.

transfer section.

AR-C150

Active

condition

4 pcs (Y, M, C, K)

Lifted up in color print mode, and lifted down in monochrome mode.

Analog input

Switches the sensor angle depending on detection of color toner patch density or black toner patch density.

L when lifting up H when lifting down

Analog input Each correction of

image process section is made according to this sensor data.

L with paper presence

This detector signal serves as the paper transport timing control signal to the transfer section.

The operation timing is controlled by the resist roller motor.

Note

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No.

Code

26 BELTCH1 BELTCH1 Transfer belt

27 BELTCH2 BELTCH2 Transfer belt

g. Waste toner collection unit

Signal

name

installation detection switch (+24V)

installation detection switch (+5V)

Parts

Name Type Function/Operation

Micro switch Turns ON/OFF the +24V

power line from the DC main power PWB to the PCU PWB.

Micro switch Turns ON/OFF the +5V

power line from the DC main power PWB to the PCU PWB.

Active

condition

ON when the transfer unit operation is allowed.

Note

Parts

No.

Code

1 Coupler Transmits the black developing drive

2 Coupler spring Applies a tension to the coupler.

3 Waste toner screw Transports waste toner to the waste toner

4 Waste toner bottle Collects waste toner.

5 TFD TFD Waste toner full sensor Photo sensor (Photo

Signal name

Name Type Function/Operation

motor power to the waste toner transport screw.

bottle.

Detects waste toner full. H when

transmission)

Active

condition

bottle empty and waste toner full

Note

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(8) Drive section

12 11

14 13

AR-C150

Parts

No.

Code

1 Developing drive unit (Color) Drives the color developing unit. 2 DVCM DVCM Developing drive motor

3 OPC drum drive unit (K) Drives black OPC drum unit. 4 OPC drum drive unit (C) Drives cyan OPC drum unit. 5 OPC drum drive unit (M) Drives magenta OPC drum unit. 6 OPC drum drive unit (Y) Drives yellow OPC drum unit. 7 DMK DMK OPC drum drive motor (K) Stepping motor Drives black OPC drum unit.

DMC DMC OPC drum drive motor (C) Stepping motor Drives cyan OPC drum unit. DMM DMM OPC drum drive motor (M) Stepping motor Drives magenta OPC drum unit. DMY DMY OPC drum drive motor (Y) Stepping motor Drives yellow OPC drum unit.

8 MPFC MPFC Manual paper feed clutch Electromagnetic

9 TRC TRC Paper transport clutch Electromagnetic

10 Paper transport drive unit Transmits the paper feed motor power to

11 PFM PFM Paper feed drive motor DC brushless

12 Paper feed drive motor Transmits the paper feed motor power to

13 DVKM DVKM Developing drive motor

14 Developing drive unit (Black) Drives the color developing unit.

Signal name

(Color)

(Black)

Name Type Function/Operation

DC brushless motor

clutch

motor

DC brushless motor

Drives the color developing unit.

Transmits the paper feed motor power to the manual paper feed unit. (Controls ON/OFF.)

Transmits the paper feed motor power to each transport roller. (Controls ON/OFF.)

each transport roller. Drives the paper feed section and the

paper transport section.

the paper transport section and the manual paper feed section.

Drives the black developing unit.

Active

condition

Note

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C. Functional parts

(1) Sensors and detectors

50 49

1 234

12 15

19 21

18 20

22 23

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

1 MHPS MHPS Scanner home

position sensor

2 PD PD Document size

sensor

3 DMSY DMSY Drum mark

sensor (Y)

4 DVCHY DVCHY Developing unit

installation detection (Y)

4041

Parts

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

Detects the scanner home position.

Detects the original size. Analog input

transmission) Photo sensor (Photo

reflection)

Detects the mark on the OPC drum.

Short harness Detects the developing unit

installation and identifies it.

25 26

Note

H in the home position

Analog input Controls the OPC

drum phase and identifies the OPC drum.

Analog input

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Parts

No.

10 DMSC DMSC Drum mark

11 DVCHC DVCHC Developing unit

12 TCSC TCSC Toner density

13 DMSK DMSK Drum mark

14 DVCHK DVCHK Developing unit

15 TCSK TCSK Toner density

16 PPD1 PPD1 Paper feed

17 HUD HUD Humidity sensor Humidity sensor Detects humidity in the image

18 PFD1 PFD1 Paper detector 1 Photo sensor (Photo

19 RDSW-U RDSW-U Right upper door

20 LUD1 LUD1 Paper upper limit

21 PED1 PED1 Paper empty

22 PFD2 PFD2 Paper detector 2 Photo sensor (Photo

23 LUD2 LUD2 Paper upper limit

Code

5 TCSY TCSY Toner density

6 DMSM DMSM Drum mark

7 DVCHM DVCHM Developing unit

8 TCSM Toner density

9 OCSW OCSW Original cover

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

Magnetic Detects the ratio of toner and

sensor (Y)

sensor (M)

installation detection (M)

sensor (M)

open/close sensor

sensor (C)

installation detection (C)

sensor (C)

sensor (K)

installation detection (K)

sensor (K)

detector in front of resist roller

open/close detector (actuator)

detector (No. 1 paper feed tray)

detector (No. 2 paper feed tray)

Photo sensor (Photo reflection)

Short harness Detects the developing unit

Magnetic Detects the ratio of toner and

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo reflection)

Short harness Detects the developing unit

Magnetic Detects the ratio of toner and

Photo sensor (Photo reflection)

Short harness Detects the developing unit

Magnetic Detects the ratio of toner and

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

transmission) Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo transmission)

transmission) Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

carrier in the developing unit. Detects the mark on the OPC

drum.

installation and identifies it.

carrier in the developing unit. Detects open/close of the

original cover. (Generates the timing signal for detection of the original size.)

Detects the mark on the OPC drum.

installation and identifies it.

carrier in the developing unit. Detects the mark on the OPC

drum.

installation and identifies it.

carrier in the developing unit. Detects paper in front of the

resist roller.

process section.

Detects paper exit from No. 1 paper tray (duplex).

Detects open/close of the right upper door.

Detects the upper limit of paper. (Makes the friction between the paper pickup roller and paper constant.)

Detects paper empty on the paper tray.

Detects paper exit from No. 2 paper tray (duplex).

Detects the upper limit of paper. (Makes the friction between the paper pickup roller and paper constant.)

AR-C150

Note

Analog input

Analog input Controls the OPC

Analog input

L when the cover is open

Analog input Controls the OPC

Analog input

Analog input Controls the OPC

Analog input

L with paper presence

Analog input Each correction of

L with paper presence

H when the door is open

L when the paper upper limit is detected

L (0V) when detecting paper presence.

L with paper presence

L when the upper limit is detected

drum phase and identifies the OPC drum.

This detector signal serves as the paper transport timing control signal to the transfer section.

image process section is made by this sensor data.

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Parts

No.

24 PED2 PED2 Paper empty

25 PFD3 PFD3 Paper detector 3 Photo sensor (Photo

26 LUD3 LUD3 Paper upper limit

27 PED3 PED3 Paper empty

28 RDSW-L RDSW-L Right lower door

29 PFD4 PFD4 Paper detector 4 Photo sensor (Photo

30 LUD4 LUD4 Paper upper limit

31 PED4 PED4 Paper empty

32 C4PD1 C4PD1 Lift position

33 C4SS1 – 4 C4SS1 – 4 Paper size

34 C3PD1 C3PD1 Lift position

35 C3SS1 – 4 C3SS1 – 4 Paper size

36 C2PD1 C2PD1 Lift position

37 C2SS1 – 4 C2SS1 – 4 Paper size

38 C1PD1 C1PD1 Lift position

39 C1SS1 – 4 C1SS1 – 4 Paper size

40 PCS PCS Image density

41 BLUD BLUD Transfer belt

42 TFD TFD Waste toner full

43 BPD BPD Fusing section

44 THS2 THS2 Fusing main

45 OEMP OEMP Oil sensor Photo sensor (Photo

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

Photo sensor (Photo detector (No. 2 paper feed tray)

detector (No. 3 paper feed tray)

open/close detector (actuator)

detector (No. 4 paper feed tray)

sensor 1 (No. 4 paper tray)

detector (Switch)

sensor 1 (No. 3 paper feed tray)

detector (Switch)

sensor 1 (No. 2 paper feed tray)

detector (Switch)

sensor 1 (No. 1 paper feed tray)

detector (Switch)

sensor

position sensor

detector

paper entry detector

temperature sensor (lower)

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Tact switch Detects the paper size set

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Tact switch Detects the paper size set

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Tact switch Detects the paper size set

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Tact switch Detects the paper size set

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Thermistor Detects the heat roller surface

refraction)

Detects paper empty on the paper tray.

Detects paper exit from No. 3 paper tray (duplex).

Detects the upper limit of paper. (Makes the friction between the paper pickup roller and paper constant.)

Detects paper empty on the paper tray.

Detects open/close of the right lower door.

Detects paper exit from No. 4 paper tray (duplex).

Detects the upper limit of paper. (Makes the friction between the paper pickup roller and paper constant.)

Detects paper empty on the paper tray.

Detects the lift plate position. (Detects the paper quantity.)

with the paper size set block. Detects the lift plate position.

(Detects the paper quantity.)

with the paper size set block. Detects the lift plate position.

(Detects the paper quantity.)

with the paper size set block. Detects the lift plate position.

(Detects the paper quantity.)

with the paper size set block. Detects the toner patch

density in image density correction.

Detects that the transfer belt is lifted up or down.

Detects waste toner full. H when bottle

Detects paper entry in the fusing section.

temperature.

Detects oil empty. H when empty

L (0V) when detecting paper presence.

L with paper presence

L when the upper limit is detected

L (0V) when detecting paper presence.

H when the door is open

L with paper presence

L when the upper limit is detected

L (0V) when detecting paper presence.

H when detecting.

H in the sensor position

Analog input

L when lifting up H when lifting down

empty and waste toner full

L when paper entry in the fusing section

Analog input

(in the air)

Note

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Parts

No.

46 THS4 THS4 Fusing sub

47 DPID DPID Duplex paper

48 POD POD Paper exit

49 THS1 THS1 Fusing main

50 THS3 THS3 Fusing sub

51 MTOP1 MTOP1 Tray position

52 MTOP2 MTOP2 Tray position

53 MPED MPED Paper detector Photo sensor (Photo

54 MPWS MPWS Paper size

55 MPLD1 MPLD1 Paper size

56 MPLD2 MPLD2 Paper size

57 OHPD OHPD OHP paper

58 PTHS PTHS Temperature

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

Thermistor Detects the heat roller surface temperature sensor (lower)

entry detector

detector

temperature sensor (upper)

detector 1

detector 2

(width) sensor

(length) detector 1

(length) detector 2

sensor

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Thermistor Detects the heat roller surface

Contact switch Detects the paper tray

transmission)

Variable resistor Detects the paper width. AR-C150

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

transmission)

Photo sensor (Photo

reflection)

Thermistor Detects temperatre in the

Analog input When a difference

temperature.

Detects paper entry in the duplex unit.

Detects paper exit. L with paper

temperature.

position.

position. Detects paper empty on the

paper tray.

Detects the paper length. AR-C150, L

Detects OHP paper AR-C150,

image process section.

L when paper entry

presence Analog input

Analog input When a difference

AR-C150, L when collecting

AR-C150, H when collecting

AR-C150, L when paper presence

when paper presence

Analog input Analog input Each correction of

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Note

from the fusing main temperature sensor (upper) is detected, it is judged that paper is winding around the fusing roller.

image process section is mode by this sensor data.

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AR-C150

(2) Switches

No.

Code

1 MSW MSW Main power switch Rocker

2 DSWF DSWF Front door switch Micro

3 DHSW DHSW Dehumidifier

4 BELTCH1 BELTCH1 Transfer belt

5 BELTCH2 BELTCH2 Transfer belt

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

switch

Rocker

heater switch

installation detection switch (+24v)

switch

Micro switch

Parts

Turns ON/OFF the main power.

Turns ON/OFF the power line (+5V) to the front door open/close detection and the scanner (writing) unit.

Turns ON/OFF the power line to the dehumidifier heater installed in the scanner (reading) section and the paper feed section.

Turns ON/OFF the +24V power line from the DC main sub power PWB to the PCU PWB.

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Note

Turns ON when the transfer unit is set in the operating position.

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(3) Clutch solenoids

AR-C150

Parts

No.

Code

1 MPFC MPFC Manual paper feed

Signal

name

clutch

Name Type Function/Operation

Magnetic clutch

2 MPFS MPFS Manual paper feed

solenoid

3 TRC TRC Paper transport clutch Magnetic

clutch

4 CPFC1 CPFC1 Paper feed clutch (No.

1 paper feed tray)

Magnetic clutch

5 CPFS1 CPFC1 Pickup solenoid (No. 1

paper feed tray)

6 CPFC2 CPFC2 Paper feed clutch (No.

2 paper feed tray)

Magnetic clutch

7 CPFS2 CPFS2 Pickup solenoid (No. 2

paper feed tray)

8 CPFC3 CPFC3 Paper feed clutch (No.

3 paper feed tray)

Magnetic clutch

9 CPFS3 CPFS3 Pickup solenoid (No. 3

paper feed tray)

1213 14

Transmits the paper feed motor power to the manual paper feed unit. (Controls ON/OFF.)

Controls ON/OFF of the paper feed roller. Presses the paper pickup roller onto paper.

Transmits the paper feed motor power to the transport rollers. (Controls ON/OFF.)

Turns ON/OFF the paper feed roller.

Presses the paper pickup roller onto paper.

Turns ON/OFF the paper feed roller.

Presses the paper pickup roller onto paper.

Turns ON/OFF the paper feed roller.

Presses the paper pickup roller onto paper.

Active

condition

Note

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Parts

No.

Code

10 CPFC4 CPFC4 Paper feed clutch (No.

11 CPFS4 CPFS4 Pickup solenoid (No. 4

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

4 paper feed tray)

paper feed tray)

Magnetic clutch

Turns ON/OFF the paper feed roller.

Presses the paper pickup roller onto paper.

12 CALS CALS Sensor switch solenoid Switches the image density

sensor.

13 BPSS BPSS Separation pawl

solenoid

Drives the transfer separation pawl.

14 DGS DGS Duplex gate solenoid Drives the duplex paper entry

gate.

(4) Drive motors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Active

condition

Note

Switches the sensor angle when color toner patch density or black toner patch density is detected.

1718

Parts

No.

Code

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

1 TMY Toner supply motor (Y) Synchronous motor Transports toner to the developing

unit. Stirs toner.

2 DMY DMY OPC drum drive motor (Y) Stepping motor Drives Yellow OPC drum unit.

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Active

condition

Note

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Parts

No.

Code

3 TMM TMM Toner supply motor (M) Synchronous motor Transports toner to the developing

4 DMM DMM OPC drum drive motor (M) Stepping motor Drives magenta OPC drum unit. 5 TMC TMC Toner supply motor (C) Synchronous motor Transports toner to the developing

6 DMC DMC OPC drum drive motor (C) Stepping motor Drives cyan OPC drum unit. 7 TMK TMK Toner supply motor (K) Synchronous motor Transports toner to the developing

8 DMK DMK OPC drum drive motor (K) Stepping motor Drives black OPC drum unit. 9 SM SM Scanner motor Stepping motor Drives the scanner unit.

10 DVKM DVKM Developing drive motor

11 PFM PFM Paper feed drive motor DC brushless motor Drives the paper feed section and the

12 PSM PSM Resist roller drive motor Stepping motor Drives the resist roller and controls

13 LLM1 LLM1 Lift motor (No. 1 paper feed

14 LLM2 LLM2 Lift motor (No. 2 paper feed

15 LLM3 LLM3 Lift motor (No. 3 paper feed

16 LLM4 LLM4 Lift motor (No. 4 paper feed

17 BLUM BLUM Transfer belt drive motor Stepping motor Lifts the transfer belt unit. 18 BTM BTM Transfer belt drive motor Stepping motor Drives the transfer belt. 19 DVCM DVCM Developing drive unit (Color) DC brushless motor Drives the color developing units. 20 FUSM FUSM Fusing drive motor DC brushless motor Drives the fusing unit.

Signal

name

Name Type Function/Operation

unit. Stirs toner.

DC brushless motor Drives the black developing unit.

(Black)

paper transport section.

ON/OFF.

Synchronous motor Drives the lift plate.

tray)

Synchronous motor Drives the lift plate.

tray)

Synchronous motor Drives the lift plate.

tray)

Synchronous motor Drives the lift plate.

tray)

(5) Lamps

AR-C150

Active

condition

Note

3 4

No.

1 CL CL Scanner lamp Halogen lamp Radiates lights to the CCD

2 HL2 HL2 Lower heater lamp Halogen lamp Heats the heat roller. 1000W 3 HL1 HL1 Upper heater lamp Halogen lamp Heats the heat roller. 700W 4 DL (Y, M, C, K) DL (Y, M, C, K) Discharge lamp Discharges electric charges

Code Signal name Name Type Function/Operation Active condition

Parts

to read original images.

on the OPC drum.

Installed in each OPC drum unit.

Note

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(6) Fans

Parts

No.

Code Signal name Name Type Function/Operation

1 CFM CFM Cooling fan (motor) Axial fan Cools the scanner (reading)

section.

2 LSUFM LSUFM LSU (Scanner (writing)

Axial fan Cools the scanner (writing) section. PWM control

unit) cooling fan (motor)

3 VFM VFM Fusing ventilation/

cooling fan (motor)

4 OZFM OZFM Ozone ventilation fan

(motor)

Axial fan Ventilates and cools the fusing

section.

Silocco fan Ventilate ozone and toner from the

image process section.

(7) Belts, drive wire

Active

condition

ON only in copying

Note

PWM control

Rotation only in copying

2 3

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AR-C150

No.

Name Function/Operation

Parts

1 Scanner drive belt Transmits the scanner motor power to the scanner unit. 2 Developing drive belt (K) Transmits the black developing drive motor power to the developing unit. 3 Resist roller drive belt Transmits the resist roller drive motor power to the resist roller. 4 Waste toner screw drive belt Transmits the black developing drive motor power to the waste toner screw. 5 Paper feed drive belt Transmits the paper feed motor power to the paper feed section and the paper

transport section. 6 Scanner wire Transmits the scanner motor power to the scanner unit. 7 Developing drive belt (Y, M, C) Transmits the color developing drive motor power to the develoing unit.

(8) PWB

Note

No.

Name Function/Operation

18 23

Parts

1 Operation PWB L Outputs the key operation signals. 2 OP control PWB Controls the whole operation unit. (Displays information from the PCU PWB, and

sends operation information to the PCU PWB.) 3 Operation PWB R Outputs the key operation signals. 4 LCD back light inverter PWB Drives the LCD back light. 5 ICU-Main PWB Controls the ICU SCN PWB, ICU IMG PWB, and CCD PWB. Converts digital

image data into video signals and sends them to the scanner (writing) unit. 6 ICU-SCN PWB Performs correction of images outputted from the CCD. 7 ICU-IMG PWB Performs image processes such as area separation, color correction, black

generation, gamma correction, and filter process. 8 CPT PWB Recognizes the bank note patterns. 9 Original size sensor PWB

Detects the original size.

(Light reception)

Differs in AR-C150 and AR-C100.

1719

2930

Note

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AR-C150

No.

10 Original size sensor (Light

emitting) 11 CCD power PWB Outputs the CCD PWB paper power. 12 Scanner motor PWB Scanner motor control PWB. Controls the

13 PCU sub PWB Controls the image process section. 14 High voltage power PWB

(MC/DV) 15 Main charger interface PWB Interfaces the main charger power. 16 OPC drum motor control PWB Controls (drives) the OPC drum motor. 17 Scanner lamp control PWB Controls the scanner lamp 18 Humidity sensor PWB Detects humidity in the machine. Each correction of

19 PCU PWB (A) Controls the engine section. Differs in AR-C150

20 PCU PWB (B) Controls the engine section. Differs in AR-C150

21 Paper tray lift unit control PWB Controls the paper tray lift unit. Provided in each

22 Discharge lamp PWB unit Discharges electric charges on the OPC drum. 23 IFD PWB Equipped with No. 1/2 paper tray paper exit detectors and the right upper door

24 PFD PWB unit Equipped with No. 3/4 paper tray paper exit detectors and the right lower door

25 Process control PWB Interfaces signals between the developing unit, OPC drum unit, the high voltage

26 Fusing control PWB (AC sub

PWB) 27 High voltage power PWB (TC) Generates the transfer voltage. 28 DC main power PWB Generates the voltage used by the other units than the operation unit. 29 DC sub power PWB Generates the voltage used by the operation unit. 30 AC main power PWB Controls the primary side power (AC power). 31 CCD PWB Converts original images (light) into electrical signals.

Name Function/Operation

Outputs light to detect the original size.

Generates the high voltage for main charger and the developing bias voltage.

open/close detector.

PWB, and the PCU PWB. Interfaces the heater lamp drive control, sensor, detector signals.

Parts

Note

scanner motor.

image process section is made by this sensor data.

and AR-C100.

paper tray lift unit.

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(9) Fuses, thermostat

AR-C150

No.

1 F1 Scanner motor

2 HLTSU Upper heat roller

3 HLTSD Lower heat roller

4 F101 OPC drum motor

5 F701 Scanner lamp

6 F712 DC sub power

7 F711 DC sub power

8 F102 AC main power

Code Name Type Spec Function/Operation

power fuse

thermostat

power fuse

26V power fuse

primary size fuse

primary side fuse AC main power

primary side fuse

Parts

Normal fuse Protects the scanner motor and its control

circuit from an overcurrent.

Thermostat Cuts conduction to the heater lamp when the

temperature rises abnormally.

Thermostat Cuts conduction to the heater lamp when the

temperature rises abnormally.

Normal fuse Protects the OPC drum motor and its control

circuit from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 4A Protects the scanner lamp from an overcurrent. Scanner lamp

Normal fuse 250V 1A Protects the PCC main PWB and the operation

control PWB form an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 3.15A Protects the DC sub power primary side from

an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 125V 20A Protect the AC main power primary side from

an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 15A Protect the AC main power primary side from

an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 240V 10A Protect the AC main power primary side from

an overcurrent.

Note

Scanner motor control PWB

Fusing unit

OPC drum motor control PWB

control PWB DC sub power

PWB DC sub power

PWB Japan

100V series

200V series

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No.

Code Name Type Spec Function/Operation

9 F101 AC main power

primary side fuse AC main power

primary side fuse

10 F702 DC main power

+ 5V fuse

11 F703 DC main power

+ 5V fuse

12 F704 DC main power

+ 24V DC main power

+ 24V

13 F705 DC main power

+ 24V DC main power

+ 24V

14 F706 DC main power

+ 24V DC main power

+ 24V

15 F707 DC main power

+ 24V

DC main power + 24V

16 F708 DC main power

+ 24V

DC main power + 24V

17 Scanner lamp

temperature fuse

(11) Power source

Parts

Normal fuse 125V 20A Protect the AC main power primary side from

Note

Japan

an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 15A Protect the AC main power primary side from

100V series

an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 240V 10A Protect the AC main power primary side from

200V series

an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the ICU PWB from an overcurrent. 100V series

Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB, LSU, and CCD

100V series

power PWB from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB from an

100V series

overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB and the high

200V series

voltage PWB (MC/DN) from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB and the high

100V series

voltage PWB (MC/DN) from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB from an

200V series

overcurrent.

Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the scanner motor control PWB, LSU,

100V series

and CCD power PWB from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 6.3A Protects the scanner motor control PWB, LSU,

200V series

and CCD power PWB from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the process control PWB, the OPC

100V series drum control PWB, and the developing motor (color) from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 6.3A Protects the process control PWB, the OPC

200V series drum control PWB, and the developing motor (color) from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB, RADF, the sorter,

100V series the large capacity paper tray, the OPC drum control PWB, and the developing motor (color) from an overcurrent.

Normal fuse 250V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB, RADF, the sorter,

200V series the large capacity paper tray, the OPC drum control PWB, and the developing motor (color) from an overcurrent.

Temperature fuse

104°C 250V 10A

Cuts conduction to the scanner lamp when the temperature rises abnormally.

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No.

1 CCD power PWB Outputs the CCD PWB power. 2 High voltage power

PWB (TC)

3 Fusing control PWB

(AC sub PWB) 4 DC main power PWB Generates a voltage used by the other unit than the operation unit. 5 DC sub power PWB Generates a voltage used by the operation unit. 6 AC main power PWB Controls the power (AC power) on the primary side. 7 High voltage power PB

(MC/DV)

Name Function/Operation Spec

Generates the transfer voltage.

Interfaces the heater lamp drive control, the sensor, and the detector signals.

Generates the high voltage for the main charger and the developing bias voltage.

Parts

(12) Adjustment volumes

Note

No.

1 VR1 HLV power voltage adjustment volume Adjusts the HLV voltage. DC sub power PWB 2 VR704 +3.4V power voltage adjustment volume Adjusts the +3.4V power voltage. DC main power PWB 3 VR703 +5V power voltage adjustment volume Adjusts the +5Vpower voltage. DC main power PWB 4 VR702 +24V power voltage adjustment volume Adjusts the +24V power voltage. DC main power PWB

Code Name Function/Operation

Parts

Note

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(13) Lock positions

No.

1 Scanner lock screw Locks the scanner. (Prevents the scanner from moving in transit.) Be sure to lock in transit. 2 Transfer unit lock screw Locks the transfer unit. (Prevents the transfer unit from moving in transit.) 3 Paper tray lock block Locks the paper lift plate. 4 Fusing, transfer unit lock screw Locks the fusing, transfer unit. (Prevents the transfer unit from projecting in

Name Function/Operation

transit.)

Parts

Note

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[6] MACHINE OPERATIONS

1. Operation mode

This machine has the following operation modes.

Mode Contents

Copy mode

Printer mode Uses the print server (option) to

Power save mode

Simulation mode Used in servicing to set, adjust, and

Basic operation mode

Special function mode

Duplex copy mode

Finishing mode Used to make various setups related

Job program mode

User setup mode

Operation guidance mode

Pre-heat mode Used to lower the fusing temperature,

Sleep mode Used to stop the sections except for

Used to select paper and set the copy magnification ratio and copy density, etc.

Used to edit images and adjust color.

Used to make various setups of duplex copy mode.

to the sorter. Used to preset the copy operation

conditions. Used to make setup of the

specifications according to the user’s needs.

Help menu (Displays the operational descriptions on copying.)

perform as a printer.

saving the power consumption.

the control PWB section.

check operations.

AR-C150

2. Operation menu

This machine has the following operation menus. These operation menus differ depending on installation of options and the configurations.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Job program

User setup

Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Program 9

Registration/Erase

Operation display brightness adjustment Key operator program Dept. management Dept counter setup

Program selection Program 1

Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Program 9

Copy quantity total Amount total Total quantity/amount erase Dept number setup Copy unit price setup Limitation of copy quantity Warning for erroneous input of dept number

Function setup Key operator code change

Timer setup

User auto calibration

Inhibition setup Key touch alarm inhibition

Total copy quantity display

Program list print

Auto copy mode copy density adjustment Toner save mode setup (Black/White) Program magnification ratio setup Copy quantity upper limit setup Binding margin standard value setup Edge erase width standard value setup Copy mode standard state setup

Color balance Color balance test copy Paper feed tray paper size setup Operation inhibition mode setup Stream feeding mode setup Staple sorter bin paper exit quantity limitation cancel

Sleep mode setup Auto clear time setup Pre-heat mode setup Message display time setup

Paper auto select inhibition Tray auto select inhibition Manual feed tray inhibition in duplex copy Registered copy condition rewrite inhibition Document feed unit use inhibition Duplex copy inhibition Staple inhibition Cover mode inhibition Copy inhibition in warning of size/direction PC Modem access inhibition Sleep mode inhibition Black/white copy pre-scan inhibition Color copy inhibition

Copy (Color) Copy (Black/white) Duplex Document feed unit Stapler Self print (Color) Self print (Black/white) Printer (Color) Printer (Black/white)

Displayed in Japan/ Outside UK

Displayed only when the RADF is installed Displayed only when the sorter is installed

Use SIM 26-53 to set Enable/Disable of this function.

Displayed only when the ADU is installed Displayed only when the RADF is installed

Displayed only when the ADU is installed Displayed only when the sorter is installed Displayed only when the RADF is installed Only in Japan

No display

Operation guidance

Toner supply (The menu display and "Operation Guidance"/"Toner supply" key are displayed only when toner concentration is decreased.) Toner empty Waste toner full (When the information key is pressed when in waste toner full, the waste toner collection paper replacement guidance is displayed.)

Duplex copy Output Document feed unit Paper Magnification ratio Program Interruption Binding margin 1 set 2 copy Centering Cover insertion OHP cover insertion Color adjustment Single color Negative/Positive Mirror image Photo repeat A3 wide copy Enlargement continuous copy Display contrast

(When the information key is pressed when in toner empty, the toner supply guidance is displayed.)

Displayed only when the ADU is installed. Displayed only when the sorter is installed. Displayed only when the RADF is installed.

Displayed only when the RADF is installed.

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3. Pre-heat mode and sleep mode operations

A. Operation timing

This machine has a pre-heat mode and a sleep mode to save the power consumption when copying (printing) is not performed. The shift timing to the pre-heat mode and the sleep mode can be set with the user program with the non-operating state as the start point. The timing of the two modes can be separately set. It is possible to shift from the normal mode directly to the sleep mode without passing through the pre-heat mode.

Operation timing in the pre-heat mode and the sleep mode

Copy (print) operation

(Pre-heat mode cancel conditions)

In the following cases, the pre-heat mode is canceled.

(Sleep mode cancel condition)

In the following cases, the sleep mode is canceled.

Stop

Tp (Pre-heat mode timer)

Tp and Ts are set by the user program.

Timer Set time

TP 10 - 240min Ts

10 - 240min

Control section Phenomenon NOTE

Operation section

Auditor section Card insertion (Only in the

Original size sensor section

RADF section RADF original size change

Paper tray section

Finishing Staple execution, (Front

Copy Copying Self print Self printing Printer control Printer operation Scanner

(reading)

Copy Copying NOTE Self print Self printing Printer control Printer operation Scanner

(reading)

Key input other than 10-key (Including Key ON)

card counter mode) (Japan only)

Coin insertion (Only in the coin vendor mode) (Japan only)

Original size change (Including Original Empty → Presence, Presence → Empty)

(Including Original Empty → Presence, Presence → Empty)

Paper tray attachment/detachment detection, Paper tray lift operation

take-up execution)

Scanner operation

Pre-heat mode

Sleep mode

Ts (Sleep mode timer)

(Sleep mode shift timing extending condition)

When the non-operation of copying and printing continues and the following case occurs within 10 min of entering the sleep mode, set the sleep mode timer to 10 min again, and extend the shift timing to the sleep mode.

Control section Phenomenon NOTE

Operation section

Auditor section Card insertion (Only in the

Original size detection (Original size sensor section)

RADF section RADF original size change

Paper tray section

Finishing (sorter) Staple execution, (Front

Copy Copying Self print Self printing Printer control Printer operation Scanner

(reading)

Key input other than 10-key (Including Key ON)

card counter mode) (Japan only)

Coin insertion (Only in the coin vendor mode) (Japan only)

Original size change (Including Original Empty → Presence, Presence → Empty)

(Including Original Empty → Presence, Presence → Empty)

Paper tray attachment/ detachment detection, Paper tray lift operation

take-up execution)

Scanner operation

B. Pre-heat mode and sleep mode operations

(1) Control unit operations in the pre-heat mode and the

sleep mode

a. Operation (operation panel) section

Mode Operation NOTE

Sleep LCD display Does not display.

Pre-heat mode

Normal

LED lights up.

Key Printer/Copy key:

Original detection

Card reader Does not operate. Japan only Buzzer Operates. Controlled by

All load operations possible

Printer/Copy : Light up. Start, interruption, data, online: Does not light up.

Valid Other keys: Invalid

Original size sensor: Does not operate. Original cover open/close detection: Operates

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b.PCU PWB

Mode Operates. NOTE Sleep Does not operate. Preheat Refer to "d. Signals controlled by

the PCU PWB in the pre-heat mode".

Normal Operates.

c.ICU PWB

Mode Operates. NOTE Sleep Does not operate. Low power Normal Operates.

(Signals controlled by the PCU PWB in the pre-heat mode)

Section Signal name Content

Manual paper feed

Paper feed tray

Paper transport

MPWS Manual feed width

detection

MPLD1 Manual feed

length detection

MPLD2 Manual feed

length detection

MTOP1 Manual feed tray

pull-out detection

MTOP2 Manual feed tray

pull-out detection

MPED Manual feed

paper empty detection

C∗SS1 Paper size

detection

C∗SS2 Paper size

detection

C∗SS3 Paper size

detection

C∗SS4 Paper size

detection

PED∗ Paper empty

detection

LUD∗ Paper upper limit

detection

C∗PD1 Paper remaining

quantity detection 1

LUM_ENB∗ Paper tray lift-up

motor

PFD∗ Cassette paper

feed detection

PPD1 Paper detection in

front of RR roller

POD Machine paper

exit detection

PODF Finisher paper exit

detection PFM Paper feed motor TRC Transport clutch MPFS Manual paper

feed solenoid MPFC Manual paper

feed clutch CPFS∗ Cassette paper

feed solenoid CPFC∗ Cassette paper

feed clutch RRM_START RR motor

Operation in the

pre-heat mode Does not operate.

Does not operate.

Section Signal name Content

Developing PRD_AN? Toner

concentration

detection Fusing HLPR HL power relay ON Waste

toner

Image process

Coin vendor (Japan only)

Scanner (reading)

Copy lamp CL Scanner lamp Does not

Fan CFM Scanner (reading)

Others DSWF Front door open

TBBOX Waste toner bottle

installation

detection

TFD Waste toner full

detection

DMENB All OPC drum

drive motor

DVKM Developing motor

(Black)

DVCM Developing motor

(Color)

HPCH Toner hopper

installation

detection

PRD_ANRTH Image process

temperature

detection

CV_COPY B/W copy allow

signal

CV_CLCOPY Color copy allow

CV_COUNT Count signal Does not CV_START Copy start signal CV_COLOR Color signal CV_SIZE0 Size signal 0 CV_SIZE1 Size signal 1 CV_SIZE2 Size signal 2 CV_SIZE3 Size signal 3 MHPS Mirror home

SMENB Scanner (writing)

VFPWM Fusing

LSUPWM LSU cooling fan

OZFM Ozone exhaust

DDSW Paper exit door

RDSWU Paper fed upper

RDSWD Paper feed lower

PSPR Main power relay OFF MCLKA Paper tray lift MCLKB DHPR Dehumidifier

signal

position detection

motor

cooling fan

exhaust/cooling

fan

(LSUFM)

fan

detection

open detection

door open

detection

door open

detection

motor/Toner motor

heater power relay

Operation in the

pre-heat mode Does not operate.

Does not operate.

❍

(No Money insertion → Detection ; pre-heat mode canceled)

operate.

Does not operate.

operate. Does not operate. Operates. (Only

the fusing exhaust fan is operable.) Does not operate.

Does not operate.

Operates.

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d. Communication in the pre-heat mode

Section Signal name Content

PCU SUB PWB

ADU TXD_ADU ADU data send Does not

RADF TXD_RADF RADF data send Operates.

Sorter RES_SOT SOT reset Operates. LCC TXD_LCC LCC data send Operates.

RIC I/F TXD_RIC RIC data send Does not

ICU PWB ICU_RXD ICU data receive Does not

Operation unit

TXD_SUB PCU SUB data

send

RXD_SUB PCU SUB data

receive

BELTCH Transfer belt

pull-out detection

RXD_ADU ADU data receive RES_ADU ADU reset ADU_CH ADU pull-out

detection

RXD_RADF RADF data receive RES_RADF RADF reset

RXD_LCC LCC data receive RES_LCC LCC reset

RXD_RIC RIC data receive DTR_RIC Machine power

ON signal

DSR_RIC RIC power ON

signal

ICU_TXD ICU data send ICU_RES ICU reset signal OPE_TXD Data send to OPE Operates. OPE_RXD Data receive from

OPE

OPE_RES OPE reset signal

Operation in the

pre-heat mode

Operates.

operate.

(2) Fusing section operation in the pre-heat mode and

the sleep mode

Mode

Ready condition 177°C 132°C Copy (Print

mode)

Pre-heat mode 137°C OFF Sleep mode OFF OFF

Normal paper 170°C 125°C OHP sheet 180°C 175°C Thick paper 180°C 135°C

Control temperature

Upper heat roller Lower heat roller

4. Consumable parts life and machine operation

The relationship between the consumable parts life and the machine operation is as shown in the table below.

Consumable parts Condition Operation Message

Toner K Low toner About 30-sheet

copy (print) allowed

Y,M,C Low toner About 30-sheet

K Toner

empty

Y,M,C Toner

empty

Developer K,Y,M,C Life Copy (print)

OPC drum

Waste toner bottle

Fusing oil Oil empty Copy (print) is

K,Y,M,C Life Copy (print)

OPC drum section

Transfer section

Life Copying

copy (print) allowed

Copying (printing) is stopped after completion of the half-way copy (print). All copy (print) including color copy inhibited.

Copying (printing) is stopped after completion of the half-way copy (print). (Monochrome copy is allowed.)

allowed

(printing) is stopped after completion of the half-way copy (print).

immediately stopped.

Copy allowed/ Supply toner

Toner empty

Maintenance required

Replace toner collection bottle

Transfer unit toner collection bottle full

H6 trouble (Fusing oil empty)

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[7] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS

1. List of setup items

Set item

SET M1 Auto color balance adjustment target setup 46-21,

SET M2 Auto color balance adjustment target

selection

SET M3 User auto color calibration (Copy color

balance, auto density adjustment)

SET M1 Auto color balance adjustment target

setup

A. Outline

Auto color balance adjustment is performed with a certain color balance (gamma) as a target. There are following two kinds of targets:

Only the service target among them allows optional setup of a color balance (gamma) target.

1) Service target This is provided to correct the shift in the reference color balance

(gamma) due to the machine fluctuations. An optional color balance (gamma) target can be set according to the user’s request. In addition, the default target can be used as the service target. Normally this is set to the standard color balance (gamma).

2) Factory target This is the color balance (gamma) target which is set in the fac-

tory. It is set to the standard color balance (gamma), and can be used when the service target falls in an abnormal state by some reasons. It cannot be changed in the market.

When shipping from the factory, the service setup and the factory setup are the same color balance (gamma) target.

This setup must be performed in the following cases:

• When the copy color balance and the density adjustment is

manually performed. (SIM 46-21)

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM on the ICU main PWB is replaced.

B. Setup procedure

(Procedure to set the standard color balance (gamma) or an optional color balance (gamma) as the service target)

1) Two sheets of color patch image (adjustment pattern) are outputted in the copy color balance adjustment (manual adjustment) (SIM 46-21). (ADJ M17/ADJ3) At that time, when the color balance is shifted from the standard, an adjustment is required. If not, there is no need to adjust. If an optional color balance is required according to the user’s request, an adjustment is required.

simulations

63-7, 63-8 63-8, 46-24

26-53

2) Enter the SIM 63-7 mode.

3) Press the SETUP key.

4) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper printed in the copy color balance adjustment (manual adjustment) (SIM 46-

21) (ADJ M17/ADJ3) on the original table. Set the paper on the original table so that the darker density side comes on the left side. Then place 5 sheets of white paper on the color patch image (adjustment pattern).

5) Press the EXECUTE key. The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is read.

6) Press the REPEAT key and set the second color patch image (adjustment pattern) on the original table.

7) Press the OK key. The color balance (gamma) corresponding to the color patch

image (adjustment pattern) printed in the copy color balance adjustment (manual adjustment) (ADJ M17/ADJ3) is set as the service target.

(Procedure to set the default (standard) color balance (gamma) as the service target)

1) Enter the SIM 63-8 mode.

2) Press the EXECUTE key.

3) Press the YES key. The service target becomes the same as the default (standard)

target.

NOTE: To reset to the original service target, SET M1 must be per-

formed.

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SET M2 Auto color balance adjustment target

selection

There are following two kinds of targets, and one of them can be selected.)

(Selection procedure of the service or the factory target)

In the auto color balance adjustment (SIM 46-24), the selection menu is shown to allow selection between SERVICE and FACTORY.

SET M3 User auto color calibration (Copy color

balance, auto density adjustment) enable setup

A. Outline

The user can perform the copy color balance and auto density adjustment in the user program mode. SIIM 26-53 is used to Enable or Disable this operation.

NOTE: This setup is performed only when the user understands the

copy color balance and the auto density adjustment and is capable of performing the operation. Full explanations on the operating procedure, notes, and operations must be given to the user.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM on the PCU main PWB is replaced.

B. Setup procedure

1) Enter the SIM 26-53 mode.

2) Select Enable/Disable with the 10-key. Disabling = 0: YES

Enabling = 1: NO

3) Press the OK key.

When "0: YES" (Disabling) is selected, the user auto color calibration (copy color balance, auto density adjustment) menu is not displayed in the user program mode.

2. List of adjustment items

ADJUSTMENT ITEM SIMULATION ADJ M1 DV doctor gap adjustment ADJ M2 DV roller main pole position adjustment ADJ M3 Toner concentration control reference level

ADJ M4 High voltage adjustment ADJ 1 Main charger grid voltage adjustment 8-2

ADJ M5 Paper skew adjustment 44-2 ADJ M6 Image density sensor adjustment ADJ 1 Image density sensor calibration 44-13

ADJ M7 Image skew adjustment (Scanner (Writing)

ADJ M8 Photoconductor phase adjustment 44-20 ADJ M9 Main scanning direction copy magnification

ADJ M10 Sub scanning direction color image resist

ADJ M11 Image distortion adjustment ADJ 1 Scanner (Reading) unit parallelism adjustment

ADJ M12 Image focus (Main scanning direction copy

ADJ M13 Sub scanning direction copy magnification

ADJ M14 Image position adjustment (Main scanning

ADJ M15 Image position adjustment (Main scanning

setting

unit)

ratio adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) Main scanning direction image registration

adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit)

adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) (Color)

magnification ratio) adjustment (CCD position adjustment)

ratio adjustment

direction) (Print engine)

direction) (Scanner (Writing)

ADJ 2 DV bias voltage adjustment 8-1 ADJ 3 Transfer voltage adjustment 8-3

ADJ 2 Image density sensor sensing position adjustment 44-23

ADJ 1 Main scanning direction copy magnification ratio adjustment

(Scanner (Writing) unit) (Black)

ADJ 2 Main scanning direction color image resist adjustment

(Scanner (Writing) unit) (Color) Main scanning direction copy magnification ratio adjustment

(Scanner (Writing) unit) (Color)

ADJ 2 Image distortion adjustment (Sub scanning direction) ADJ 3 Image distortion adjustment (Main scanning direction)

25-2/44-27

64-1 61-4

50-10

50-20

50-21

48-1

50-10

50-12

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ADJUSTMENT ITEM SIMULATION

ADJ M16 "Image position, image loss, void area

adjustment"

ADJ M17 Image quality adjustment ADJ 1 CCD gamma adjustment 63-3 (63-5)

ADJ 2 Image color balance adjustment (Auto) 46-24 ADJ 3 Image color balance adjustment (Manual) 46-21 ADJ 4 Copy color balance adjustment (for each copy mode) 46-10 ∼ 19, 1, 2

ADJ M18 Document size sensor adjustment ADJ 1 Original size sensor detection point adjustment 41-2

ADJ 2 Original size sensor sensitivity adjustment 41-2 ADJ M19 Waste toner full detection level adjustment ADJ M20 Touch panel coordinates setting 65-1 ADJ M21 Transfer belt level adjustment

(Transfer belt traveling adjustment) ADJ M22 Fusing pressure adjustment ADJ M23 Power voltage adjustment ADJ 1 3.4 V power voltage adjustment

ADJ 2 5.0 V power voltage adjustment

ADJ 3 24 V power voltage adjustment ADJ M24 Manual feed paper size sensor adjustment 40-2 ADJ M25 OHP sensor adjustment 40-5

50-1/50-2

ADJ M1 DV doctor gap adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the developing unit is disassembled.

• When the print density is low.

• When there is a lot of toner dispersion abnormally.

1) Remove the developing unit from the copier, and remove the developing unit cover and the blade cover.

2) Loosen the DV doctor fixing screw A.

3) Insert a 0.525 thickness gauge at the point of 40mm ∼ 70mm from the DV doctor edge.

40mm

30mm

40mm

4) Push the DV doctor in the arrow direction and tighten the DV doctor fixing screw. (Perform the same procedure for the front and the rear frame simultaneously.)

5) Check that the clearance is 0.525 ±0.03mm at two positions which are 40mm ∼ 70mm from the both sides of the DV doctor.

∗ When inserting the thickness gauge, be careful not to scratch the

DV doctor and the MG roller.

ADJ M2 DV roller main pole position

adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the developing unit is disassembled.

• When the print density is low.

• When there is a lot of toner dispersion abnormally.

1) Remove the developing unit cover and the blade cover, and place the developing unit on a flat surface.

2) Tie a string to a needle or a pin.

3) Hold t h e str i ng and put the need le ho r iz on t al ly and move it toward the MG roller. (Do not use a clip which is too big to have a correct position.)

4) With the needle tip at 2 ∼ 3mm from the MG roller surface, mark the point on the surface which is on the extended line of the needle tip. (Do not make contact between the needle tip and the MG roller.)

5) Measure the distance between the marking position and surface P of the developing unit, and check that the black unit is 13mm, color unit 24mm.

If the distance is not as specified above, loosen the fixing screw A of the main pole adjustment plate, and move the adjustment plate in the arrow direction to adjust.

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4) When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, it is highlighted. The OPC drum drive motor rotates and the toner concentration sensor detects toner concentration and the output value is displayed.

After stirring for 3 min, the average value of toner concentration sensor detection level is set (stored) as the reference toner concentration control value.

NOTE: When the operation is stopped in 3 min, the adjustment

result is not registered. When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed during rotation of the motor, it is stopped and the [EXECUTE] key returns to the normal display. If "EE-EU" or "EE-EL" is displayed, it means that the reference toner concentration control value is not set normally. EE-EL: Less than 79 (1.59V) EE-EU: More than 177 (3.41V)

5) Execute SIM 24-5 to clear the developer counter.

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

NOTE: 1) When replacing the color developer, replace the yellow,

Magenta, and Cyan developers at the same time. If only one developer is replaced, the color balance may be abnormal. The black developer can be replaced alone.

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

13.0mm

black

2 ~ 3mm

24.0mm

color

ADJ M3 Toner concentration control reference

level setting

This adjustment must be performed in the following case:

• When the developer is replaced.

1) With the front cabinet open, enter the SIM 25-2 mode.

ADJ M4 High voltage adjustment

(Note) For adjustment of the output voltage, use internal impedance

of 1000Mohm or more and whose effective value can be measured (Recommend: FLUKE87FLUKE80K-40). Use a high voltage probe.

ADJ 1 Main charger grid voltage adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the high voltage power (MC/DV) PWB is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter SIM 8-2 mode.

2) Select the color mode to be adjusted with the scroll key and press the [EXECUTE] key.

3) Check the output voltage with the high voltage probe, and adjust the value of each color so that the specification in the table below is satisfied.

Color Normal mode adjustment spec Check pin

K –525 ± 5V (5) C –525 ± 5V (6) M –525 ± 5V (7)

Y –525 ± 5V (8)

Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [OK] key.

2) Close the front cabinet.

3) Select the developing unit to be adjusted.

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(8)

(7)

(6)

(5)

GND

∗ With all the OPC drums removed from the machine, bring the high

voltage probe into contact with the high voltage PWB GB pin to check the adjustment value.

ADJ 2 DV bias voltage adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the high voltage power (MC/DV) PWB is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 8-1 mode.

2) Select the color mode to be adjusted with the scroll key and press the [EXECUTE] key.

3) Check the output voltage with the high voltage probe, and adjust the value of each color so that the specification in the table below is satisfied. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [OK] key.

Color Normal mode adjustment spec Check pin

K –325 ± 5V (1) C –325 ± 5V (2) M –325 ± 5V (3) Y –325 ± 5V (4)

∗ Set the developing unit (K, C, M, Y), bring the high voltage probe

into contact with the high voltage PWB GS pin to check the adjustment value.

ADJ 3 Transfer voltage adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the high voltage power (TC) PWB is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 8-6 mode and enter the following values for each color and press the OK key.

Transfer voltage input values

Display BK C M Y Note Normal paper mode A: SPX 178 164 123 123 ADU mode B: DPX 178 164 123 123 AR-C150 OHP mode C: OHP 204 209 167 162 Thick paper mode D: HEAVY PAPER 204 187 138 138

Note: Do not press the EXECUTE key.

only

ADJ M5 Paper skew adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the resist roller section is disassembled.

1) Enter the SIM 64-1 mode. Select the black print mode.

2) Set the items as shown below: A: 5 B: 255 C: 1 D: 9 E: Select A3 (11 × 17) paper size.

3) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The grid pattern is printed. Check that the print line in the paper transport direction is in parallel with both edges.

Paper edge Check that lines

are in parallel.

(1)

GND

(2)

(3)

(4)

Paper

Paper transport direction

If the above condition is not satisfied, perform the following procedure.

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4) Loosen the resist roller fixing screw, and change the resist roller angle.

The standard position is at the center.

Repeat procedures 3) – 4) until the condition of procedure 3) is satisfied.

ADJ M6 Image density sensor adjustment

ADJ 1 Image density sensor calibration

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the image density sensor is replaced.

• When the transfer belt is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

The process control sensor gain adjustment means: The detection level differs between machines due to variations in density detection sensors and parts. To prevent against this, attach a seal of a certain density on the belt to calibrate the sensor.

1) With the power OFF, open the right cover of the machine.

2) Pull out the transfer unit, and attach the adjustment sheet (UKOG0281FCZZ) to the belt. (The attachment position is between the two separation pawls of the fusing unit.)

7) Check that the SIM 44-13 values are within the specifications. Check content Spec

PCLEDC (Sensor current in color calibration) 128 or below DARK ID (Color image density sensor dark

voltage) P_PSI (Read value of calibration sheet) 102 ±5 P_CYI (Read value of calibration plate) 80 ±15

50 or below

∗ When an error message is displayed, clean the sensor and the

calibration plate, and adjust again.

∗ If the above procedure cannot cancel the error, replace the

sensor and the calibration plate.

8) Turn off the power.

9) Pull out the transfer unit, and remove the adjustment sheet.

(The adjustment sheet is positioned in front of the cleaning blade at the back of the unit as the transfer belt rotates.)

10) Return the transfer unit.

NOTE: If the motor drive power is turned on immediately after at-

taching the adjustment sheet to the transfer belt, the adjustment sheet does not stop at the specified position and the transfer belt keeps rotating. As a result, the adjustment sheet may be damaged by the transfer cleaning blade or the transfer cleaning blade may be damaged by the adjustment sheet.

To prevent against this, be sure to observe the following.

1) Before entering the SIM 44-13 mode, open the right cover of the machine to open the motor drive power line.

2) After completion of the adjustment, remove the adjustment sheet from the transfer belt.

3) Return the transfer unit. With the front cover open, turn on the power.

4) Enter the SIM 44-13 mode.

5) Close the front cover.

6) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment is automatically performed. When the adjustment is completed, the [EXECUTE] key returns to the normal display.

ADJ 2 Image density sensor sensing position

adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the image density sensor is replaced.

• When the image density sensor section is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 44-23 mode.

2) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment is automatically performed, and the average data is displayed. When the operation is completed, the [EXECUTE] key is highlighted. In case of an abnormal end, "ERROR" is displayed.

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ADJ M7 Image skew adjustment (Scanner

(Writing) unit)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the scanner (writing) unit is replaced.

• When the scanner (writing) unit is removed from the machine.

• When a color image mis-resist occurs.

• When the installing location is changed.

1) Enter the SIM 64-1 mode. Select the color mode of Black.

2) Set the values of A ∼ D of the set item as shown in the table below, and make an A3 (11" × 17") copy. (The grid pattern is printed.)

∗ Use the paper tray at the bottom.

SIM 64-1 set items

Parameter Set value A PRINT PATTERN 5 B PRINT START GRADATION LEVEL 1

C SELF PRINT Q’TY SETTING 1 D DENSITY MODE 9

Enter the input value with the 10-key and press the OK key. When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, printing is performed. Paper is selected by the set item E.

3) Check the distortion of the printed image. If the right-angle level of the traverse print line is 0.5mm or less for the longitudinal print line of paper, there is no need to adjust.

4) If the image is distorted, loosen the red screw for the holder on the chassis side, and adjust the LSU inclination with the black LSU adjustment screw (set screw). (The LSU at the right end is black.) After completion of the adjustment, fix the holder with the red screw.

Red screw for the holde

5) Enter the SIM 61-4 mode.

0.5mm or less

Comporison line

Right-angle

Reference line

Longitudinal direction

6) Select 11×17 paper and press the [EXECUTE] key. Paper is selected by the set item B. The check pattern is printed.

∗ Use the paper tray at the bottom.

7) Check that the center shift between the Y/M/C print color patters is within 0 ± 1 step. (Check the shift between the print patterns of the same color. Even though there is some shift between different colors, there is no problem.) If the above condition is not satisfied, loosen the red screw for the holder on the front side of the chassis, and adjust the LSU adjustment screw (set screw) to adjust the LSU inclination. After completion of the adjustment, fix the holder with the red screw.

Procedures 1) – 4): Black LSU adjustment procedures Procedures 5) – 7): Color LSU adjustment procedures

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Compare the positions (front-rear) of the same color print patterns.

Procedures 1) – 4) : Adjustment procedures of the black LSU Procedures 5) – 7) : Adjustment procedures of the color LSU

ADJ M8 Photoconductor phase adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the OPC drum is replaced.

• When the OPC drum is removed from the machine.

• When the OPC drum drive section is disassembled.

• When the OPC drum drive unit is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 44-20 mode.

2) Enter "2" in the setup item A (PRINT MODE) with the 10-key, then press the [OK] key. (Default setting is 3.)

3) Select the paper feed cassette with A3 (11" × 17") paper in the setup item E (PAPER SELECT), and press the [OK] key.

∗ Use the paper tray at the bottom.

4) Press the [EXECUTE] key, and the drum deflection adjustment pattern is printed in four pages.

∗ Pattern N (1, 4, 7, 10) is printed.

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5) Check the deflection cycle of 125.6mm pitch of four printed patterns (C, M, Y). Use the output pattern of the smallest deflection as the set value of each color, and set it to item B, C, and D. (After entering the adjustment value, press the OK key.)

6) After entering the adjustment value, enter "3" to set item A with the 10-key and press the [EXECUTE] key to print the adjustment pattern again.

If the above procedures cannot bring a satisfactory result, select mode 1 and print twelve pages of the print pattern. This allows to make more detailed checks and adjustments. The adjustment procedure is the same as procedure 5). It, however, takes about 6 min to do this procedure.

NOTE: If there is an extra deflection other than the drum frequency

(125.6mm pitch), check the set values of the PS motor, the belt motor, and the fusing motor speed.

125mm 125mm 125mm

Check the feflection of 125mm pitch.

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ADJ M9 Main scanning direction copy

magnification ratio adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) Main scanning direction image registration adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit)

ADJ 1 Main scanning direction copy

magnification ratio adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) (Black)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the black scanner (writing) unit is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the ICU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 50-10 mode.

2) Select H: BLACK LD MAG.

3) Press the [EXECUTE] key.

4) Check that the dimension inside the printed half tone pattern is 221mm.

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2) Select the paper feed cassette of A3 (11" × 17") paper in the setup item H (PAPER SEL).

∗ Use the paper tray at the bottom.

3) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment pattern is printed.

4) Check the print patterns of the rough adjustment and the fine adjustment for equate color on the front and the rear side. Rough adjustment print pattern check: Check that the rough adjustment print pattern is at the center for the rough adjustment reference pattern. Fine adjustment print pattern check: Check that the fine adjustment print pattern is at the center for the fine adjustment reference pattern. (If the fine adjustment print pattern is in the range of 0 ± 1 for the scale of the fine adjustment reference pattern, there is no need to adjust.)

221mm

5) If the dimension is not as specified above, change the set value and perform an adjustment again. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [OK] key.

ADJ 2 Main scanning direction color image

registration adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) (Color) Main scanning direction copy magnification ratio adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) (Color)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the scanner (writing) unit is replaced.

• When the scanner (writing) unit is removed from the machine.

• When the main scanning direction image magnification ratio (scan-

ner (writing) unit (Black)) is performed.

• When a color image mis-resist occurs in the main scanning direc-

tion.

• When the installing position is changed.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the ICU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 50-20 mode.

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∗

A: Rough adjustment pattern

∗

B: Fine adjustment pattern

∗

C: Adjustment range (0±1)

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[How to read the pattern]

When deflection is made to the positive (+) side in the rough adjustment, increase the value on the positive (+) side. When the deflection is made to the negative (–) side in the rough adjustment, increase the value on the negative (–) side.

When the read value is 27

(= 20 +7 ):

∗

(Example)

When the simulation is set to 105, newly set to 132 (= 105 + 27).

When the read value is –27

(= –20 – 7):

∗

(Example)

When the simulation is set to 105, newly set to 78 (= 105 – 27).

∗

∗A: Rough adjustment pattern ∗B: Fine adjustment pattern ∗C: Adjustment range

[Main scan registration adjustment pattern]

If the rough adjustment pattern or the fine adjustment pattern is not in the above range, perform the following procedures.

5) Calculate the shift from the adjustment reference position for each adjustment mode. The sum of the shift of rough adjustment reference and the shift of fine adjustment is the actual shift. Shift (Correction value) = Rough adjustment shift + Fine adjustment shift The interval between scales of the rough adjustment reference corresponds to 20. Be careful of polarities of the shift (positive or negative) when calculating.

6) Select the mode to be adjusted with the scroll key.

7) Add or reduce to or from the current adjustment value, enter the obtained value, and press the [OK] key.

• When the shift (correction value) is positive:

Adjustment value = Current adjustment value + Shift (Correction value)

• When the shift (correction value is negative:

Adjustment value = Current adjustment value – Shift (Correction value)

8) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment pattern is printed. Check that the conditions of procedure 4) are satisfied. Repeat procedures 4) – 8) until the conditions of procedure 4) are satisfied.

(Note) When either of the adjustment values of the front and the

rear adjustment mode is changed, the other adjustment print pattern may be varied. Be careful of that. When the adjustment can be completed with a fine adjustment, perform the front adjustment mode first, and then perform the rear adjustment mode after completion of the front adjustment.

NOTE: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to adjust the K

magnification ratio (SIM 50-10, H) properly.

(Example) Set the simulation values as shown below.

A: 100

A: 93 (=100 –7) B: 112 B: 100 (=112 –12) C: 95 C: 96 (=95+1) D: 98 D: 109 (=98+11)

→

Reset value

E: 102 E: 109 (=102+7) F: 96 F: 118 (=96+22)

ADJ M10 Sub scanning direction color image

resist adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) (Color)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the scanner (writing) unit is replaced.

• When the scanner (writing) unit is removed from the machine.

• When a color image mis-resist occurs in the sub scanning direc-

tion.

• When the installing position is changed.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the ICU main PWB is replaced.

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1) Enter the SIM 50-21 mode.

2) Select the paper feed cassette of A4R (8 1/2" × 11") paper in the setup item E (PAPER SEL).

∗ Use the paper tray at the bottom.

3) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment pattern is printed.

4) Check the rough adjustment print pattern position and the fine adjustment print pattern position for each color.

• Rough adjustment print pattern check

Check that the rough adjustment print pattern is at the center of the rough adjustment reference pattern.

• Fine adjustment print pattern check

Check that the fine adjustment print pattern is at the center of the fine adjustment reference pattern.

(If the fine adjustment print pattern is in the range of 0 ± 1 for the scale of the fine adjustment reference pattern, there is no need to adjust.)

∗

A: Rough adjustment pattern

∗

B: Fine adjustment pattern

∗

C: Adjustment range

∗

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[Sub scan registration adjustment pattern]

(Example) Set the simulation set values as shown below.

A: 100 B: 112 B: 129 (=112 + 17) C: 95 C: 110 (=95+15)

→

Set value

A: 73 (=100 –27)

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[How to read the pattern]

When deflection is made to the positive (+) side in the rough adjustment, increase the value on the positive (+) side.

When the deflection is made to the negative (–) side in the rough adjustment, increase the value on the negative (–) side.

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When the read value is –27

(= –20–7)

∗

When the read value is 27

(= 20+7)

–20

∗

(Example)

When the simulation is set to 105, newly set to 132 (= 105 + 27).

∗

A: Rough adjustment pattern

∗

B: Fine adjustment pattern

∗

C: Adjustment range

If the rough adjustment pattern or the fine adjustment pattern is not in the above range, perform the following procedures

6) Select the mode to be adjusted with the scroll key.

7) Add or reduce to or from the current adjustment value, enter the obtained value, and press the [OK] key.

(Example)

When the simulation is set to 105, newly set to 132 (= 105 – 27).

• When the shift (correction value) is positive:

Adjustment value = Current adjustment value + Shift (Correction value)

• When the shift (correction value is negative:

Adjustment value = Current adjustment value – Shift (Correction value)

8) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment pattern is printed. Check that the conditions of procedure 4) are satisfied.

Repeat procedures 4) – 8) until the conditions of procedure 4) are satisfied.

NOTE: Before performing this adjustment, SIM 44-20 (drum phase

adjustment) must have been adjusted properly.

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ADJ M11 Image distortion adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the scanner (reading) section is disassembled.

• When a cop image distortion occurs.

ADJ 1 Scanner (Reading) unit parallelism

adjustment

1) Loosen the screw which is fixing the scanner unit A and the drive wire, and remove the scanner unit A from the drive wire.

Scanner unit A

7) With the scanner unit B in contact with two stoppers on the front and the rear frame side simultaneously, slide the scanner unit A until it comes to the right end of the frame, and fix it to the drive wire with the fixing screw.

2) Manually turn the scanner drive gear to bring the scanner unit B into contact with the stopper. At that time, if the scanner unit B makes contact with the two stoppers on the front and the rear frame simultaneously, the parallelism of the scanner unit B is proper. If not, perform the following procedures.

3) Loosen the fixing screw of the scanner unit drive pulley on the side where the scanner unit B is not in contact with the stopper.

Scanner unit B

4) While keeping the scanner unit drive shaft stationary, turn the scanner unit drive pulley manually so that the scanner unit B makes contacts with two stoppers on the front and the rear frame side simultaneously. (Change the relative positions of the scanner unit drive pulley and the drive shaft.)

5) Fix the scanner unit drive pulley fixing screw which was loosened in procedure 3).

6) Perform procedure 2). Repeat procedures 3) – 6) until the parallelism of the scanner unit B becomes proper.

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ADJ 2 Image sub scanning direction distortion

adjustment

1) Make a test chart on A3 (11 × 17") paper as shown below. (Draw a rectangular with four right angles.)

2) Set the test chart made in procedure 1) on the document table. (Leave a space of about 30mm between the reference position and the test chart. With the document cover open, make a copy on A3 (11 × 17").

5) With the scanner unit drive shaft kept stationary, turn the scanner unit drive pulley manually to change the parallelism of scanner units A and B. (Change the relative positions of the scanner unit drive pulley and the drive shaft.)

6) Tighten the scanner unit drive pulley fixing screw. Repeat procedures 2) – 6) until the condition of procedure 3) is satisfied.

ADJ 3 Image scanning direction distortion

adjustment

1) Make a test chart on A3 (11 × 17") paper as shown below. (Draw a rectangle with four right angles.)

2) Set the test chart made in procedure 1) on the document table. With the document cover open, make a copy on A3 (11 × 17").

3) Check for distortion in the main scanning direction. If the four angles of the rectangle on the copy are right angles, there is no distortion. (Completion of the adjustment)

3) Check for distortion in the sub scanning direction. If La = Lb, there is no distortion.

If there is some distortion in the sub scanning direction, perform the following procedures.

4) Loosen either of two fixing screws of the scanner unit drive pulley. (Either one on the front or the rear side will do.)

If there is some distortion in the main scanning direction, perform the following procedures

4) Check for a difference between the right distortion and the left distortion (balance).

Copy A

Left distortion is equal to right distortion.

Lc = Ld

Copy B

Left distortion is not equal to right distortion Lc ≠ Ld

If Lc = Ld, there is no difference between the left distortion and the right distortion.

If the above condition is satisfied, go to procedure 6). If the above condition is not satisfied, perform the following procedures.

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5) Change the height balance of the front frame side scanner rail. Perform procedures 2) – 5) until there is no difference between the left distortion and the right distortion.

6) When there is no difference between the left distortion and the right distortion, change the height of the scanner rail on the front frame side.

7) Set the test chart made in procedure 1) on the document table, and make a copy on A3 (11 × 17") paper. Check that the main scanning distortion is within the specified range. Repeat procedures 6) – 7) until the main scanning direction distortion is within the specified range.

(Example) Fit 10mm of the scale with 10mm of the copied scale and

100mm scale (Original)

Copy image (1mm (1%) shorter than the original)

7) Remove the original guide L and R, and remove the table glass.

8) Remove the dark box cover.

9) Remove the slide pin of the front cover unit.

compare them. Main scanning direction copy magnification ration

100 – 99

100

× 100 = 1

10 20 90 100 110

1.0mm

10 20 90 100 110

ADJ M12 Image focus (main scanning direction

copy magnification ratio) adjustment (CCD position adjustment)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the CCD unit is removed from the machine.

• When the CCD unit is replaced.

• When the copy image focus is improper.

• When the copy magnification ratio in the main scanning direction is

improper.

(CCD unit installing position adjustment)

This adjustment is performed in the following case:

• when the CCD unit is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 48-1 mode.

2) Set the set item B to 50 (initial value).

3) As shown in the figure below, place a scale on the original table.

10 20 3040 5060 70 8090 50 100110120130140

10) Loosen the CCD unit fixing screws.

4) Make a normal copy on A4 paper.

5) Compare the scale image length and the actual scale length.

6) Obtain the main scanning direction copy magnification ratio according to the following formula.

Main scanning direction copy magnification ratio

(Original length – Copy length)

Original length

× 100[%]

∗ Never loosen the screws which are not indicated in the figure

above. If loosened, the CCD unit must be replaced.

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11) Insert the slide pin as shown below, and make positioning in the sub scanning direction. (Initial positioning is completed.)

(Example 1) Copy A shorter than the original

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90 100 110

12) Make a copy in the initial position and check the copy magnification ratio again.

If the copy magnification ratio is not in the range of 100 ± 1%, perform the following procedure. Repeat procedures 12) and 13) until the copy magnification ratio is within the range of 100 ± 1%.

When the copy image is longer than the original, move in the direction of B.

When the copy image is shorter than the original, move in the direction of A.

One scale of scribe line corresponds to 0.2%.

13) Change the installing position in the CCD sub scanning direction to adjust the magnification ratio.

NOTE: Due to the structure of the optical system, when the CCD unit

fixing position is changed with SIM 48-1 set to 50, the copy magnification ratio is adjusted to the specified level (100 ±

1.0%) and the specified resolution is provided.

ADJ M13 Sub scanning direction copy

magnification ratio adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the copy magnification ratio in the copy image sub scanning

direction is improper.

• When the scanner motor is replaced.

• When the scanner motor control PWB is replaced.

• When a U" trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

Before this adjustment, perform the focus adjustment (CCD unit installing position adjustment).

1) Place a scale on the original table as shown below.

102030 40

50 60 70

80 90 50

100

110

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2) Enter the SIM 48-1 mode.

3) Make a normal copy and obtain the copy magnification ratios.

Copy magnification ratio

(Original dimension – Copy dimension)

Origi nal dimension

× 100[%]

Scale (Original)

(Example 2) Copy B longer than the original

4) Check that the copy magnification ratio is within the specified range (100 ± 1%). If the copy magnification ratio is within the specified range (100 ± 1%), the adjustment is completed. If not, perform the following procedure.

5) Change the scan mode adjustment value of SIM 48-1. When the adjustment value is increased, the sub scanning direction copy magnification ratio is increased. A change in the adjustment value by 1 corresponds to a change in the copy magnification ratio by about 0.1%. Repeat procedures 3) – 5) until the coy magnification ratio is within the specified range (100 ± 0.28%).

NOTE: Fix the adjustment value of SIM 48-1 adjustment mode (F –

R) to 50.

20 90 100

110

ADJ M14 Image position adjustment (Main

scanning direction) (Print engine)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the paper tray is replaced.

• When the paper tray section is disassembled.

• When the manual paper feed tray is replaced.

• When the manual paper feed tray is disassembled.

• When the duplex section is disassembled.

• When the duplex section is installed or replaced.

• When the large capacity paper feed tray is installed or replaced.

• When the large capacity paper feed tray is disassembled.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

1) Enter the SIM 50-10 mode.

2) Select the paper feed mode to be adjusted with the scroll key.

3) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The adjustment pattern is printed.

4) Check the adjustment pattern image position. Measure the dimensions from the paper center to the front and the rear edge of the adjustment pattern to check that they are the same.

If A – B = ±2.0mm, there is no need to adjust. If the above condition is not satisfied, perform the following proce-

dure.

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Half tone

A–B =±2.0mm

Half tone

5) Change the adjustment value. (Enter the adjustment value and press the [OK] key.) When the adjustment value is increased, the image is shifted backward. When the adjustment value is decreased, the image is shifted forward. A change in the set value by 1 corresponds to a change in the shift by about 0.1mm.

Repeat procedures 3) – 5) until the condition of procedure 4) is satisfied. If the above condition cannot be satisfied with the above procedures, perform the following procedures.

6) Loosen the paper feed tray cover fixing screw, and shift the installing position in the arrow direction. Perform procedures from 2) again.

Direction A

Direction B

Perform the above procedures for all paper feed units.

ADJ M15 Image position adjustment (Main

scanning direction) (Scanner (Writing))

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the scanner (reading) section is disassembled.

• When the scanner (reading) unit is replaced.

• When the RADF section is disassembled.

• When the RADF unit is installed.

• When the RADF unit is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the ICU main PWB is replaced.

1) Set the adjustment chart on the document table.

2) Enter the SIM 50-12 mode. The copy magnification ratio is automatically set to 400%.

3) Select the OC mode with the scroll key.

4) Press the COPY key. A copy is made.

5) Check the copy image center position. If A – B = ± 4.0mm, there is no need to adjust. (400%)

If the above condition is not satisfied, perform the following procedures.

A – B = 4.0mm

(400%)

6) Change the adjustment value. (Enter the adjustment value and press the OK key.) When the adjustment value is increased, the image is shifted backward. When the adjustment value is decreased, the image is shifted forward. A change in the set value by 1 corresponds to a change in the shift by about 0.4mm. (400%)

Repeat procedures 4) – 6) until the condition of procedure 5) is satisfied.

ADJ M16 "Image position, image loss, void area

adjustment"

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the scanner (reading) section is disassembled.

• When the scanner (reading) unit is replaced.

• When the resist roller section is disassembled.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

Before performing this adjustment, check that SIM 50-5 is set to 50. If not, set it to 50. This adjustment uses SIM 50-2 and SIM 50-1.

The above tow simulations are used in the following manner. SIM 50-2: Rough adjustment

SIM 50-1: Fine adjustment If the desired value is obtained by SIM 50-2, there is no need to per-

form SIM 50-1.

(Adjustment item) ∗1: Spec is 5.0mm or less

No. Adjustment item

1 Lead edge image loss IMAGE

2 Lead edge void area DEN-A DEN-A 1.5 to

3 Rear edge void area DEN-B DEN-B 1.5 to

4 Image reference position RRC-A 5 Paper timing RRC-B 6 Distance between image lead edge

position and scale of 10mm × 10

7 Distance between paper lead edge

and image lead edge × 10

Adjustment items 1 ∼ 3 can be adjusted either with SIM 50-1 or with SIM 50-2.

The adjustment values 6 and 7 will affect the adjustment items 4 and 5 automatically.

Therefore, adjusting the items 6 and 7 will lead to the same result as adjusting the items 4 and 5 directly.

1) Place a scale on the original table as shown below. Note that the scale must be placed in parallel with the scanning direction and that the scale lead edge must be in close contact with the original guide plate.

SIM 50-2

set item

LOSS

SIM 50-1

set item

IMAGE LOSS

Adjustment

value

1.5 to

3.0mm ∗ 1

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13) If the lead edge void area is not within the specified range, change the DEN-A value.

14) If the lead edge void area is not within the specified range, change the IMAGE LOSS value.

15) If the rear edge void area is not within the specified range, change the DEN-B value.

Image loss

2) Enter SIM 50-2.

3) Set IMAGE LOSS and DEN-A to "20".

4) Set all the set items of L1 and L2 to "0".

5) Make a copy at 400%. (Original table mode)

6) Measure the copied image dimensions X and Y. X: Distance between the copy image lead edge and the scale of

10mm

Y: Distance between the paper lead edge and the copy image

lead edge.

Paper lead edge

10 20 30 40

400% enlarged copy

Lead edge void area Lead edge void area

∗1: Spec is 5.0mm or less

Adjustment

item

IMAGE

LOSS

Lead edge image loss

DEN-A Lead edge

void area

DEN-B Rear edge

void area

Adjustment

value

1.5 to

3.0mm ∗ 1

1.5 to

3.0mm ∗ 1

1.5 to

3.0mm ∗ 1

The greater the set value is, the greater the image loss is.

The greater the set value is, the greater the void area is.

Note

7) Mulliply X, Y, and Z by 10 to obtain L1, L2, and L3 respectively.

Enter the values of L1, L2, and L3. L1 = X × 10

L2 = Y × 10

8) Cancel the simulation, make a copy, and check that the lead

edge image loss and void area are within the specified range shown below.

Lead edge image loss: 1.5 ∼ 3.0mm Lead edge void area: 1.5 ∼ 3.0mm

If the above specifications are not satisfied, perform the following procedures.

9) Enter SIM 50-1.

10) Set a scale in the same manner as procedure 3), and make a

copy at 50% and at 400% in the original table mode.

11) Measure the distance between the paper lead edge and the

copy image lead edge of 50% copy and of 400% copy.

12) Check that there is no difference between the above distance of

50% copy and that of 400% copy. If there is a difference of 1.5mm or above, change the

adjustment value of RRC-A.

Repeat procedures 10) to 12) until the above specification is satisfied.

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ADJ M17 Image quality adjustment

Copy color balance density check

STAR T

(Check in the TEXT/Photo mode.)

(Test chart UKOG-0162FCZZ/

UKOG-0283FCZZ is used.)

Is the

copy color balance/

density adjustment

required ?

YES

Was CCD replaced ?

YES

Perform ADJ1 CCD gamma

adjustment.

Set the SIT chart

(UKOG-0280FCZZ) on

the original table.

Enter the SIM 63-03 mode and press the

EXECUTE key.

In the fine

adjustment, the copy

color balance and the density

are in the standard

level.

YES

Perform the manual adjustment of

ADJ3 copy color balance, density

adjustment. (SIM 46-21)

SET M1 Auto color balance adjustment target is set. (SIM 63-7)

Enter the SIM 63-7 mode.

Press the SETUP key.

Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the copy color balance/ density adjustment on the original table, and press the EXECUTE key.

Press the REPEAT key.

Press the EXECUTE key.

Press the OK key.

Cancel SIM 63-7.

Perform the initial setup of half tone image

correction. (SIM 44-21)

balance and the density

in the specified level ?

Are the color

YES

Perform ADJ2 copy color balance/density auto

adjustment. (SIM 46-24)

Enter the SIM 46-24 mode and select C:A3 (11 17) paper. (Auto selection)

Press the EXECUTE key. (The

adjustment pattern 1 is printed.)

Set the adjustment pattern 1 on the

original table, select the SERVICE

mode, and press the EXECUTE key.

(Auto adjustment step 1)

Press the REPEAT key.

Press the EXECUTE key.

(Adjustment pattern 2 is printed.)

Set the adjustment pattern 2 on the

original table, and press

the EXECUTE key.

(Auto adjustment step 2)

Press the OK key. (The initial setup

of half tone image correction is

automatically performed.)

Cancel SIM 46-24.

END

Execute the half tone image correction.

(Forcible execution) (SIM 44-26)

Check the copy color balance and the

density. (Check in the Text/Photo mode.)

(Use the test chart UKOG-0283FCZZ.)

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Are the copy color balance and

the density in the specified level ?

Is the copy density

adjustment in the low density section

performed for all the copy modes ?

(Does the user request

Is the color balance/

density adjustment

performed for each copy mode ? (Does

the user request that ?)

for it ?)

YES

Perform the copy density

adjustment in the low

density section for ADJ4

each the copy modes.

(SIM 46-1/2)

Perform the copy density

adjustment in the low

density section for ADJ4

all the copy modes.

(SIM 46-10 – 19)

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Copy color balance and density check

Check the color balance and the density by making copies of Sharp gray chart and the serviceman chart.

a. Note for the copy color balance check

To check the copy color balance and the density, use Sharp gray chart and the serviceman chart and set the copy density in the Text/Photo mode to Manual 3 and make a copy in the color mode and in the black and-white mode. At that time, the color balance adjustment of the user program must be set to the default (center).

Be sure to use the specified paper for color.

[Sharp gray chart]

The copy image density of Sharp gray chart must be as follows: (Color copy) NOTE: Use the color test chart (UKOG-0283FCZZ) to check the

color balance.

Patch 1 is slightly copied.

12345678910 W

Patch 2 is clearly copied.

(Black-and-white copy)

Patch 3 is slightly copied.

12345678910 W

Patch 4 is copied.

Patches 1 and 2 are not copied.

[Serviceman chart (UKOG-0283FCZZ)]

Check the color balance of Serviceman chart copy is as shown below. (Color copy)

Serviceman chart (Color patch section)

Patch 7 and the following must be copied. Density balance of each color must be proper.

SHARP gray chart

SHARP GRAY CHART

SHARP gray chart

SHARP GRAY CHART

The background may be slightly copied.

No great difference with the original (Whole copy of the patch section)

ADJ 1 CCD gamma adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the CCD unit is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

When the CCD unit is replaced, be sure to perform this adjustment.

(1) Precautions for adjustment

1) Check that the table glass and No. 1, 2, 3 mirrors and lenses are free from dust and dirt. (If there is dust and dirt, clean with alcohol.)

2) Check that there is no dirt or scratch on BK1 and BK2 patches of SIT chart (UKOG-0280FCZZ).

If there is dirt, clean with alcohol. If there is scratch, replace the chart with new one.

(2) Adjustment procedures

1) Set the SIT chart (UKOG-0280FCZZ) to the left edge of the original table, and fit the center of SIT chart with the center of the glass holder.

When SIT chart is not available, execute SIM 63-5 to set the CCD gamma to the default. This method, however, provides a lower adjustment accuracy than the method by using SIT chart.

NOTE: Check that the SIT chart (UKOG-0280FCZZ) is closely

placed on the original table.

2) With the SIT chart fixed, close the original cover.

3) Enter the SIM 63-03 mode, and press the [EXECUTE] key. The automatic adjustment is started. During the automatic adjustment, the [EXECUTE] key is highlighted. When the adjustment is completed, the key returns to the normal display.

NOTE: The SIT chart (UKOG-0280FCZZ) is affected by light (espe-

cially by ultraviolet rays) and temperature and humidity. Put it in a bag (clear file, etc.) and store in a dark place. The life of the SIT chart is one year. Check the manufacturing date specified on the chart and replace every one year.

If the SIT chart is not available, execute SIM 63-5 instead of the above procedure. This sets the CCD gamma to the default. The accuracy of this method is lower than the method using the SIT chart.

ADJ2 Auto color balance adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When a consumable part (developer, OPC drum, the transfer belt)

is replaced.

• When the CCD unit is replaced.

• When the scanner (reading) section is cleaned.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the ICU main PWB is replaced.

a. Outline

The color balance adjustment (auto adjustment) is the automatic adjustment of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black copy density with SIM 46-24 or the user program.

There are following two modes of auto color balance adjustment.

1) Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman (with SIM 46-

24)

2) Auto color balance adjustment by the user (with the user program) (The color balance target becomes the service target.)

The auto color balance adjustment by the user is provided in order to reduce the number of service calls. If the coy color balance is shifted by some reason, the user performs the color balance adjustment to correct it. If, however, there is a basic problem in the machine, or if the machine environment is changed largely, this function does not serve as an effective means.

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While the automatic color balance adjustment by the serviceman allows adjustment even when the machine environment is changed largely, providing normal color balance. If there is a basic problem in the machine, repair it and adjust to provide normal color balance. The above points must be fully understood for proper operation.

When this adjustment is performed, the color balance adjustment of all the copy modes are changed. (However, the color balance adjustment level of the user program is not changed.)

b. Note for performing the color balance adjustment

(Auto adjustment)

1) The print engine section must be properly adjusted. (ADJ M2 – M16)

2) CCD gamma adjustment must be properly adjusted. (ADJ M1)

3) When setting the color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper on the original table, place 5 sheets of white paper on the color patch image paper.

4) Be sure to use the specified color paper.

c. Adjustment procedure

(Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman)

1) Enter the SIM 46-24 mode.

7) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in procedure 6) on the original table so that the darker density side comes to the left side. Place 5 sheets of white paper on the color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper.

8) Press the EXECUTE key. The copy color balance adjustment (step 2) is automatically performed, and the color balance check patch image is printed. Wait for a while until the operation menu of procedure 9) is displayed.

2) Select A3 or 11 x 17 paper (auto select) and press the EXECUTE key. The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed.

3) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in procedure 2) on the original table so that the dark density side of the color p atch imag e com es to th e left sid e. Pl ace 5 shee ts of w hite paper on the color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper.

4) Press the SERVICE key on the operation panel and press the EXECUTE key. The copy color balance adjustment (step 1) is automatically performed, and the color balance check patch image is printed. Wait for a wh ile until the operation menu of procedure 5) is dis played.

5) Press the REPEAT key on the operation panel.

9) Press the OK key on the operation panel. The initial setup of half tone image correction is performed according to this adjustment data.

10) Check that the color balance check patch image printed at last is

within the specified range shown below.

Fig. 1 PG image

High density Low density

Max

1) The max. density section is not blurred.

4) Patch for each of C, M, Y, BK The patch density is identical between patches or not reversed. The patch density is changed gradually.

3) B - E patches of each color of Y, C, M, and Bk are copied very slightly.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO

6) Press the EXECUTE key. The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed.

11) Execute the half tone image correction. (Forcible execution) (SIM 44-26)

12) Use the test chart UKOG-0283FCZZ and check the copy color balance and the density in Text/Photo mode. (Refer to the section of the copy color balance and the density.)

If the copy color balance and the density are not in the specified level, perform the following procedures.

13) Perform initial setup of half tone image correction. (SIM 44-21)

14) Perform half tone image correction. (Forcible execution) (SIM 44-26)

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15) Use the test chart UKOG-0283FCZZ and check the copy color balance and the density in Text/Photo mode. (Refer to the section of the copy color balance and the density.)

Repeat procedures 13) – 15) until the spe cified l evel is obtained. However, repetition is limited to three times. If repetition of the above procedures does not set the copy color

balance and the density to the specified level, there may be some other reason.

Investigate the reason and repair or fix the problem, then perform all the procedures of print quality adjustment from the beginning.

If the above conditions are not satisfied, perform the manual adjustment (SIM 46-21 (ADJ M17/ADJ3).

(Auto color calibration by the user (Auto color balance adjustment))

1) Enter the user program mode.

2) Enter the copy mode.

3) Press the auto color calibration key.

4) Press the EXECUTE key.

ADJ 3 Copy color blance adjustment (Manual)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When a consumable part (developer, OPC drum, the transfer belt)

is replaced.

• When the CCD unit is replaced.

• When the scanner (reading) section is cleaned.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the ICU main PWB is replaced.

The color balance adjustment (Manual) is used to manually adjust each color copy density (C, Y, M, K) (15 points for each color) when the result of the previous automatic adjustment is unsatisfactory or when a fine adjustment is required, or when the user requests to change the color balance.

a. Note for the adjustment

This adjustment is performed only for the color patch whose result of the previous automatic adjustment is unsatisfactory.

b. Adjustment procedures

Before performing the adjustment, check that the conditions below are satisfied.

∗ The copy density level of each copy mode is set to the default

(center value).

∗ The gamma of each copy mode is set to the default (500).

(Set the gamma set value of SIM 46-20 to the default (500).)

∗ The user program mode color balance must be set to the default.

1) Enter the SIM 46-21 mode.

2) Select PAPER SEL with the scroll key and select A3 (11 × 17) paper. Enter the set value corresponding to the paper seed section with A3 (11 × 17) paper in it, and press the OK key.

3) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The color balance adjustment pattern is printed.

4) Check that the printed pattern is in the following specification or in the desired color balance. If not, perform the following procedures.

The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed.

5) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in procedure 3) on the original table so that the darker density side comes to the left side. Place 5 sheets of white paper on the color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper.

6) Press the EXECUTE key. The copy color balance adjustment (step 2) is automatically performed. After completion of the adjustment, the display returns to the original menu.

Fig. 1 PG image

High density Low density

CMY mixed color

Max

1) The max. density

5) The gray balance for CMY mixed color patch is not shifted so much.

4) Patch for each of C, M, Y, BK The patch density is identical between patches or not reversed. The patch density is changed gradually.

section is not blurred.

3) B - E patches of each color of Y, C, M, and Bk are copied very slightly.

2) The patch A of each color is not copied.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO

6) There is not so great difference between CMY mixed color and BK monochrome.

5) Select the color to be adjusted and select the adjustment point with the scroll key.

6) Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the OK key. The adjustment value can be selected in the range of 245 – 755. When SIM 46-24 is used to perform the automatic color balance and the density adjustment, all the set values of this simulation are set to 500. To increase the density, increase the adjustment value. To decrease the density, decease the adjustment value.

Repeat procedures 3) – 6) until the condition of procedure 4) is satisfied.

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7) Set the auto color balance adjustment target. (SET M1) (SIM 63-7)

8) Execute SIM 44-21. The initial setup of half tone image correction is performed.

9) Execute the half tone image correction. (Forcible execution) (SIM 44-26)

10) Use the test chart UKOG-0283FCZZ and check the copy color balance and the density in the Text/Photo mode. (Refer to the section of the copy color balance and the density check.)

If the copy color balance and the density are not in the specified level, repeat procedures 8) through 10) until they are in the specified level.

However, repetition is limited to three times. If repetition of the above procedures does not set the copy color

balance and the density to the specified level, there may be some other reason.

Investigate the reason and repair or fix the problem, then perform all the procedures of print quality adjustment from the beginning.

ADJ 4 Copy color balance and density adjustment (in each copy mode)

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the ICU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the ICU main PWB is replaced.

Used to adjust the gamma and the density in each copy mode individually. The adjustment in each copy mode is not required normally, but is performed when the user requests it.

1) Enter either of SIM 46-1 – 2, SIM 46-10 to 46-19 modes. (Select the simulation according to the copy mode to be adjusted.)

Adjustment simulation

Copy mode Model

Color Text/Photo mode AR-C100/150

Text mode AR-C150 11 Printed Photo mode AR-C150 12 Photograph mode AR-C100/150 13 Map mode AR-C150 14

Monochrome Text/Photo mode Manual AR-C100/150

Auto

Text mode Manual AR-C150

Auto Printed Photo mode AR-C150 17 Photograph mode AR-C100/150 18 Map mode AR-C100/150 19

2) Select the color to be adjusted with the color select key, and select the adjustment point with the scroll key.

3) Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key, and press the OK key. The adjustment value can be selected in the range of 245 – 755. When the automatic color balance and the density are adjusted with SIM 46-24, all the set values of this simulation are set to 500. To increase the density, increase the adjustment value. To decrease the density, decrease the adjustment value.

Adjustment in each copy

mode

Main Sub Main Sub Main Sub

Overall adjustment of all

copy modes

46 21/20 46

Copy density

(Low density area)

ADJ M18 Document size sensor adjustment

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:

• When the original size sensor section is disassembled.

• When the original size sensor section is replaced.

• When a U2 trouble occurs.

• When the PCU main PWB is replaced.

• When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.

ADJ 1 Original size sensor detection point

adjustment

1) Enter the SIM 41-1 mode. Gradually tilt the original detection arm unit. Loosen the original

cover switch actuator adjustment screw so that the highlight display of OCSW is turned to the normal display when the height of the arm unit top from the table glass is 32 ±0.5mm. Slide the actuator to adjust. (If the ON timing of the original cover switch is shifted, the original detection function may malfunction.)

Original detection arm unit

32 ± 0.5mm

Table glass

Original cover switch actuator

Actuator adjustment screw

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