SHARP ARC360 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

COLOR LED PRINTER

MODEL AR-C360P

SHARP CORPORATION

11.

01.2005

This document has been published to be used for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

Document Revision History

Ver. Date

No.

Revision

In-Charge

Page Changes

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Preface

This manual describes the procedures of the maintenance of the AR-C360P printer.

The document is produced for maintenance personnel use.

Note!

• The descriptions in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

• In preparing the document, efforts have been made to ensure that the information in it is accurate.

• The parts used for the printers are sensitive and, if handled improperly, may be damaged. It is strongly recommended that the products are maintained by maintenance men registered with Sharp Electronics Corporation.

• Errors may be crept into the document. Sharp assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from, or claimed to be the results of, those repairs, adjustments or modifications to the printers which are made by users using the manual.

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In order to use the product with safety

In order to use the product with safety, make sure to read the user's manual (this manual) before using the product.

General Caution

Do not touch the safety switch of the internal parts of the printer. Electric shock may occur due to the occurrence of high pressure. The rotation of the gear may also cause injury. Do not use an extremely flammable spray around the printer. Fire may occur because of parts with high temperature.

Please let our staff in Customer Center know after unplugging mains connector when the cover gets extremely hot, is smoking, emits questionable odor, or is making strange noise. Fire may occur. Please let our staffs in Customer Center know after unplugging mains connector when liquid such as water goes into the printer. Fire may occur.

Please take a foreign object away after unplugging when you drop foreign objects such as clips into the printer. That situation may case electric shock, fire, and/or injury.

Do not conduct an operation or an analysis other than specified in user's manual. That situation may case electric shock, fire, and/or injury.

Please let our staffs in Customer Center know after unplugging mains connector when the printer has fallen down or damaged. That situation may case electric shock, fire, and injury. Do not connect the power cord, the printer cable, or the ground wire other than instructed in user's manual. Fire can be induced if misused.

Do not insert objects at the vent hole. Do not operate the printer with the rear cover opened. Electric shock, fire, and/or injuries may occur.

Do not place a cup with liquid on the printer. Electric shock, fire, and/or injuries may occur.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Battery of the printer need not to be replaced. Do not touch the battery. Replace the whole board to replace the CU main board. In the case of replacing batteries at board repairs, replace with the specified type ones. stallation of another type batteries may result in explosion. Caution for used batteries are as follows; do not recharge, force open, heat or dispose

of in fire. When open the printer cover, do not touch the fuser unit. You may get burned.

In-

Do not throw toner cartridges, or image drum cartridges into fire. You may get burned by dust explosion.

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Do not go near an ejection area while the power is on and in printing. You may get injured.

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Table of contents

1. Configuration .................................................................................................10

1.1 System Configuration ................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Printer Composition ...................................................................................................... 11

1.3 Optional Composition ................................................................................................... 12

1.4 Specifications ...............................................................................................................14

2. Descriptions of Operations..........................................................................16

2.1 Main Control PCB ........................................................................................................ 17

2.2 Engine Control PCB (S2V PWB) ................................................................................ 20

2.3 Power Unit .................................................................................................................... 21

2.4 Mechanical process ..................................................................................................... 22

2.4.1 Electrophotographic Processing Mechanism .................................................. 23

2.4.2 Paper Processing Mechanism ......................................................................... 27

2.5 Sensor .......................................................................................................................... 36

2.5.1 Paper-Related Sensor ..................................................................................... 36

2.5.2 Other Sensors ................................................................................................. 37

2.6 Color Drift Correction ................................................................................................... 38

2.7 Image Transfer Control According to Environmental Change (Room Temperature and

Relative Humidity) ........................................................................................................ 38

2.8 Paper Jam Detector ......................................................................................................39

2.9 Cover Open .................................................................................................................. 41

2.10 Toner Low Detection ................................................................................................... 41

2.11 Paper Size Detection ................................................................................................... 44

2.12 Power ON Process ...................................................................................................... 45

2.12.1 Self-Diagnostic Test ......................................................................................... 45

2.13 Color Drift Detection .................................................................................................... 46

2.14 Reading Version of Routine Replacement Units ........................................................ 47

2.15 Life Counter of Replaceable Units .............................................................................. 47

2.16 Toner Usage Level Detection ...................................................................................... 47

3. General Handling Operations ...................................................................... 48

Details undecided. ................................................................................................................... 48

4. Parts Replacement ........................................................................................49

4.1 Precautions When Replacing Parts .............................................................................49

4.2 Parts Layout .................................................................................................................51

4.3 Parts Replacement Method ......................................................................................... 67

4.3.1 Cover-Rear, Cover-Side (R), and Cover-Side (R) Rear ...................................... 68

4.3.2 Cover-Side (L) and Cover Assy-Front ..............................................................69

4.3.3 Stacker Assy-FU.............................................................................................. 70

4.3.4 Cover Assy-OP Panel, Cover-Guard (R), Cover-Guard (Front) and

Cover-Guard (L) .............................................................................................. 71

4.3.5 OP PCB ........................................................................................................... 72

4.3.6 Cover Assy-Top ............................................................................................... 73

4.3.7 FAN-PCB-Assy, CU-Board-Assy and S2V-PU-Board ..................................... 74

4.3.8 Job-Offset-Assy 723 and Basket-Assy ............................................................ 75

4.3.9 Plate Top Assy ................................................................................................. 76

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4.3.10 Eject-Assy ....................................................................................................... 77

4.3.11 Motor-Pulse-Belt and Sensor-Resist-Assy ...................................................... 78

4.3.12 FDR Unit-MPT ..................................................................................................79

4.3.13 FDR Unit-Resist .............................................................................................. 80

4.3.14 Duct Assy ........................................................................................................ 81

4.3.15 HV-Assy ........................................................................................................... 82

4.3.16 Power Unit ......................................................................................................... 83

4.3.17 Low Voltage Power Source Assy and Motor-FAN ........................................... 84

4.3.18 Belt-Assy ......................................................................................................... 85

4.3.19 Fuser Unit-LBT ................................................................................................ 86

4.3.20 Unit-Duplex ...................................................................................................... 87

4.3.21 Paper Feed Roller ........................................................................................... 88

5. Adjustment .....................................................................................................90

5.0 System Maintenance Menu ......................................................................................... 90

5.0.1 ID Check Pattern Print (“TEST PRINT MENU” Item) ...................................... 92

5.1 Maintenance Menu and Its Function .......................................................................... 92

5.1.1 Maintenance Menu .......................................................................................... 92

5.1.2 Engine Maintenance Mode .............................................................................. 94

5.1.2.1 Operation Panel .............................................................................. 94

5.1.2.2 Regular Self-Diagnosis Mode (Level 1) .......................................... 95

5.1.2.2.1 How to Enter Self-Diagnosis Mode (Level 1) ............... 95

5.1.2.2.2 Escape from Self-Diagnosis Mode .............................. 95

5.1.2.3 Switch Scan Test ............................................................................. 96

5.1.2.4 Motor/Clutch Test .......................................................................... 100

5.1.2.5 Test Print ....................................................................................... 104

5.1.2.6 Initialize NVM ................................................................................ 108

5.1.2.7 Consummable Parts Counter Display ........................................... 109

5.1.2.8 Consumable Continual Counter Display ....................................... 109

5.1.2.9 Panel Display Details .....................................................................110

5.1.3 Various Printing Methods with a Stand-Alone Printer Coming with a Controller 115

5.2 Adjustment After Replacing Parts ............................................................................. 116

5.2.1 Precautions when Replacing the Engine Control PCB................................... 116

5.2.2 Precautions Upon EEPROM Replacement ....................................................116

5.2.7 Replacement of the CU Board and Onboard Devices for the 1200-dpi System 119

5.2.8 Precautions When Replacing the KeyChip (1200dpi Model) ......................... 119

5.2.9 Precautions When Replacing the HDD (1200dpi Model) ............................... 119

5.2.10 How to Set Clock (1200dpi Model) ................................................................. 119

5.3 Density Correction ...................................................................................................... 120

Routine Replacement ................................................................................. 121

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

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Routine Replacement of Consumable Parts ............................................................ 121

Cleaning...................................................................................................................... 121

LED Lens Array Cleaning .......................................................................................... 121

Pickup Roller Cleaning .............................................................................................. 121

7. Malfunction Repair Procedure ..................................................................122

7.1 Precautions Before Repairs ....................................................................................... 122

7.2 Items to Check Before Remedying Abnormal Image .............................................. 122

7.3 Precautions Before Remedying Abnormal Image .................................................... 122

7.4 Troubleshooting Preparations .................................................................................... 122

7.5 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 122

7.5.1 LCD Message List ......................................................................................... 123

7.5.2 Preparing for Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 133

7.5.3 Troubleshooting With Abnormal Image ......................................................... 146

7.6 Check Fuse ................................................................................................................ 162

8. Connection Diagram ...................................................................................163

8.1 Check Resistance Value............................................................................................ 163

8.2 Diagram of Part Layout of Various PCB .................................................................. 169

9. Interface Specifications ..............................................................................175

9.1 Parallel Interface Specifications ................................................................................ 175

9.1.1 Parallel Interface Overview ........................................................................... 175

9.1.2 Parallel Interface Connector and Cable ........................................................ 175

9.1.3 Parallel Interface Level .................................................................................. 175

9.1.4 Timing Chart .................................................................................................. 180

9.1.5 Parallel Interface Signal ................................................................................ 181

9.2 USB Interface Specifications ..................................................................................... 182

9.2.1 USB Interface Overview ................................................................................ 182

9.2.2 USB Interface Connector and Cable ............................................................. 182

9.2.3 USB Interface Signal ..................................................................................... 182

10. Error message list ......................................................................................183

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1. CONFIGURATION

1.1 System Configuration

Figure 1-1 illustrates the System Configuration of this printer.

Motor

Geared

DC motor

Hopping

MT/

Resist

K ID

Pulse Motor

Y ID

C ID

Paper Conveyor Sensor

Paper Size Detector

Fuser Temperature Detector

Ambient Temperature/Humidity Detector

Remaining Toner Level Detector

<Sensor, Switch and Thermistor>

ID, Belt, Fuser Check

Heavy Paper Sensor

Density Sensor

Color Drift Sensor

LED Head

Operation Panel

Belt

Fuser M ID

M M

Connection PCB

IDE

HDD

Job

Offset

Paper Tray

2nd/3rd Tray

Large-Volume

Printer Unit

Double-Side

C-ID UnitM-ID UnitY-ID Unit K-ID Unit

Power Unit

High Voltage

Figure 1-1

Engine Controller

Power Unit

Low Voltage

DC FAN

Fuser Unit

Belt Unit

Area

Control

SDRAM DIMM 2

1200dpi PCB (ASP)

USB

Centro

Ethernet

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1.2 Printer Composition

The internal part of the printer consists of the following parts.

• Digital Photo Processor

• Paper Travel Path

• Control Unit (CU and PU)

• Operation Panel

• Power Source (High Voltage Area/Low Voltage Area)

Figure 1-2 illustrates the printer composition.

Figure 1-2

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1.3 Composition

This printer comes standard with the following options.

Double-Side Printer Unit

Large-Volume Paper Tray

Additional Memory: 512MB

Internal Harddisk

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Finisher Unit (AR-C36TF)

2/3 Hole Punch Unit (AR-C36HP)

(No Image)

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1.4 Specifications

(1) Dimensions (H × W × D): 462 mm × 640 mm × 615 mm

(2) Weight: 65 kg

(3) Paper

Paper Type: Regular paper and transparency

Paper Size: Post Card, Legal 13”or 14”, Executive, A4, A5, B5, A6,

Continuous Paper Feed: 1st Tray : 55 kg to 172 kg (64 to 203g/m

(4) Print Speed

Color: 36 ppm (OHP: 10 ppm) Monochrome: 40 ppm (OHP: 15 ppm)

(Recommended: ML OHP01)

A3, A3 Nobi, B4 (However, A6 and Post Card:1stTray and Front Feeder only)

Front Feeder : 55 kg to 172 kg (64 to 203g/m

)

Post Card, Label, Heavy Paper:

15 ppm

(5) Resolution: 1200 × 600/4bit gray scale

(6) Input Power: 100VAC ±10%

(7) Power Consumption Peak : 1500W

Normal : 750W average (Reference value) Idle : 200W (Reference value) Power Save Mode : 55W

(8) Frequency: 50/60Hz ±2Hz

(9) Noise

During Operations: 55dB (when second tray is not attached) Standby Time: 45 dB Power Save: 43 dB

(10) Life of Consumables

Toner Cartridge: 7,500 pages (5% Duty) Large-Volume Toner Cartridge: 15,000 pages (5% Duty) (Y, M, C, K each) Imaging Drum: 42,000 page (5% Duty, Continuous Printing)

or 30,00 pages (for 3P/J)

(11) Routine Replacement of Consumable Parts

Fuser Unit Assy: 100,000 pages

Transfer Belt: 100,000 pages Waste Toner Box: 30,000 pages

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(12) Temperature and Relative Humidity Temperature

Temperature Conditions

Operating

Not Operating

Storage (1 Year Max)

Transport (1 month Max)

Relative Humidity

Operating

Not Operating

Temperature

(°F)

50 to 89.6

32 to 109.4

-14 to 109.4

-20 to 122

Temperature

(°C)

10 to 32

0 to 43

-10 to 43

-29 to 50

Relative Humidity Conditions

Relative Humidity

(%)

Maximum Web Bulb

Temperature (°C)

20 to 80

10 to 90

26.8

Remarks

17 to 27 °C (Temperature guaranteeing full-color print quality)

Power OFF

Drum and Toner: Yes

Drum: Yes/Toner: No

Drum and Toner: Yes

Remarks

50-70% (Temperature guaranteeing full-color print quality)

Power OFF

Storage

Transport

10 to 90

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2.1 Main Control PCB

Main Control PCB (ASP-PWB) (1200dpi)

Figure 2-2-1 illustrates the block diagram of the Main Control PCB (ASP PWB).

+1.8V

LT1764EQ

3.3V to 1.8V

+3.3V

ENG_CLK

CLK

VCLK2 SERIAL-

+2.5V

Regulator

5V to 2.5V

LTC3412EFE

+5.0V

nomount

X’tal

30.000

EEPROM

MHz

PCI

PCICLK

Slot

100pin

USB

USB2.0

NET2280

HW_

RESET-N

PCICLK3

Connector

120pinTQFP

+2.5V

+3.3V

Connector

IEEE1284

+5.0V

PCI

Slot

68pin

Regulator

PLLVDD

CVDD

PCICLK2

COREGOOD

PLVDD

MAX1718

5V to CVDD

StepDownCont

+5.0V

I/F

Engine

WDATA0/1/2/3

256pinBGA

Xilinx FPGA

XC2S200E-6FT256C

+3.3V

LM2636

Regulator

5V to 3.3V

+5.0V

Clock Generator

CY27EE16FZEC

14.318MHz

Crystal oscillator

W83783S

FAN Control

S_A[12:0]

8Mbit Flash

Resident 256MByte

+3.3V

Microwire

2kbit EEPROM

S_DQ[63:0]

DDR

512Mbit

PCICLK6

SDRAM

+2.5V

LED

XC9572XL

Xilinx FPGA

100pinTQFP

+3.3V

HW_RESET-N

CPU

TM5800

474pinCBGA

C_A[12:0]

C_DQ[63:0]

SDRAM DIMM

+3.3V

Parallel

74LVX161284

ASIC1

144pinPQFP

PCICLK1

+3.3V, 2.5V, CVDD, PLLVDD

+2.5V

CVDD

PLLVDD

+3.3V

CPU Sideband PCI_AD[31:0]

VIDEO_0/1/2/3

PCICLK5

PCI_CLK_CPU 33MHz

CPU_CLK 66MHz

Clock Gen

X’tal

14.318MHz

LPC BUS

ASIC2

256Kbit

I2CROM

PCI_CLK_SB=33MHz

CLK14MCLK48M

0.75% Center-spread

+3.3V

+2.5V

+1.8V

+3.3V

544pinPBAG

+1.8V

+3.3V

2Mbit

Boot Flash

+5.0V

XD[7:0]

SA[19:0]

PCI_CLK[6:0]

4MByte

Resident

BRDATA0[31:0]

BRDATA1[31:0]

BRDATA2[31:0]

BRDATA3[31:0]

Primary IDE

CompactFlash

P_DA[2:0]

P_DD[15:0]

M1535+

353pinBGA

SouthBridge

XD[7:0]

RTC

X’tal

32.768MHz

VCLK0/1

64MB

+5.0V

+3.3V

8Mbit

PIPELINED

Battery

SRAM

+3.3V

HDD 2.5inch

S_DA[2:0]

S_DD[15:0]

+2.5V

ICLK_VXP

MCLK_VXP

Clock Generator

0/1/2/3

MCLK_SRAM

20GB

Secondary IDE

+5.0V

+3.3V

+5.0V

14.318MHz

Crystal oscillator

CY27EE16FZEC

+3.3V +3.3V

HW_RESET-N

LEUS-T

MAX811

Reset IC

+5.0V

Figure 2-2-1

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The Main Control PCB of the 1200dpi printer consists of a CPU, RAM, HDD, CompactFlash, SouthBridge LSI, EEPROM, KeyChip, PCI Bus Option and Advanced Interface.

(1) CPU

1GHz Transmeta TM5800 CPU.

(2) RAM

There are 3 types of RAMs. SDRAM DIMM is the only user option RAM. The DDR and video RAM configuration is fixed and cannot be modified. Only the total memory of the DDR and SDRAM DIMM is recognized as a usable RAM within the system configuration.

DDR : This is 256MB and 266MHz in speed, and directly soldered on the ASP PCB.

SDRAM DIMM : 128, 256, and 512MB; 133MHz speed, 144p DIMM mounted in DIMM slot.

Video RAM : RAM that is directly soldered on ASP PCB for the video LSI.

(3) HDD/CompactFlash

The 1200-dpi program is stored in a storage medium. Depending on the model, the system is equipped with HDD or CompactFlash. However, HDD may be added as an option to a model with CompactFlash. HDD is a mold assembly similar to the one for the 600-dpi system.

(4) SouthBridge LSI

This is a ALI-make BGA package LSI. It mainly controls the USB I/F, Centro I/F, image processing LSI, Ethernet board, and MFP extension board via the PCI bus.

(5) Image Processing LSI

This is an EFI-make BGA package LSI. It is mainly for image processing.

(6) EEPROM

This is a 3.3V/256kbit EEPROM with an 8-pin DIP package mounted on the IC socket. It stores various settings that the control unit manages.

(7) KeyChip

The KeyChip is an 8-pin DIP package mounted on the IC socket. It is purchased from EFI and stores EFI management information.

(8) PCI Bus

100-pin: An MFP extension board is available as optional equipment.

68-pin: A LAN card is provided as standard equipment.

(9) Advanced Interface

Standard :Centronic Parallel I/F (IEEE-1284)

USB (USB2.0) I/F

Ethernet Board

Additional PCB : MFP Extension Board (PCI BUS Connection)

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2.2 Engine Control PCB (S2V PWB)

Figure 2-3 illustrates the block diagram of the Engine Control PCB (S2V PWB).

Toner

Supply

Motor MC

Fuser

C-ID

M-ID

Y-ID

K-ID

Motor

999

Motor

Toner

Supply

BELT

Motor

Job

Offset

Toner

Disposal

Motor KY

Motor

FAN

Power

UNIT

LV-POWER

BELT

FAN

RFID

Regist

Tray1

/MPT

PU-

Motor

Geared

1st Regist

Registration

Board

Cover

Motor

Clutch

Shutter

(fuse)

Thermister*4

FUSER UNIT

MPT

1st Paper

Size SW

Waste toner

Hole IC

Waste toner

Box Hole IC

Belt

Hole IC

Driver

Tray1/MPT

Motor driver

Regist Motor

SUB

CPU

DUPLEX UNIT

BELT

Motor

Driver

19.66MHz

BOARD-MOTOR-DRIVER (S2M)

TonerSupply

Motor Driver

JobOffset/

Motor Driver

TonerSupplyMC

2nd Regist

Clutch

ENV Sensor

WR IN2

BOARD-

FRONT-SENSOR

(S2S)

BOARD-

Hum/Temp

END

PAPER

1st Paper

Near END

1st

Lifter

(S2C)

Media weight

MPT

Paper End

Hopping

TRAY-SENSOR

OHP

Sensor

MPT Paper

END

MPT Home

Position

1st

Cover

IN1

1st

Hopping

C LED HEAD

M LED HEAD

(S2H)

Y LED HEAD

K LED HEAD

44 44

BOARD-LED-HEAD-POWER-RELAY

100

10 10 10 10

COCOA

ASIC

COCOA

ASIC

COCOA

ASIC

COCOA

(S2R)

SENSOR

Job offset

BOARD-REAR-

Cover

Left

FAN

Position

FAN

Fuser

Unit

Contoroller

(X7G)

Solenoid

BOARD-

EXIT

Facedown

OPERATION PANEL

Stacker

Full faceUP

Stacker Full

faceDown

Job offset

ASIC

19MHz

paper end

Cover

Face UP

(top)

32kbit

SRAM

Flash

8Mbit

PU-BOARD

CPU

ASIC

MCON

28MHz

EEPROM

(S2V)

Short Plug

PCB

C-ID

UNIT

(fuse)

M-ID

Y-ID

K-ID

FAN

UNIT

(fuse)

(front)

Eraser

PCB

Eraser

PCB

Eraser

PCB

Eraser

Toner

Supply

UpDown

Toner

Supply

Toner-C

Sensor

Toner-M

Sensor

Toner-Y

Sensor

Toner-K

Sensor

3 3 3

C-Drum

Phase

(SGG)

M-Drum

Phase

Y-Drum

Phase

BOARD-CARTRIDGE-SENSOR

K-Drum

Phase

(S2J)

OPTIONAL

TRAY UNIT

UNIT

HV-POWER

Aligment

Right

Aligment

Left

BOARD-

REGIST-SENSOR

(S2Z)

23 3

FINISHER/

Disposal

COVER

INVERTER UNIT

Disposal

Toner Full

Hole IC

Toner Box

Upper

(fuse)

BELT UNIT

Density

Sensor

Slack

Paper

Fuser

release

Figure 2-3

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2.3 Power Unit

This is a high voltage power unit consisting of high voltage power source circuit and a low voltage power unit composed of a power unit consists of an AC filter circuit, low voltage power source circuit and heater drive circuit.

(1) Low Voltage Power Unit

This circuit generates the following voltage.

Output Voltage

+5V (1) +5V (2) +5V (3)

+24V

PU, Logic Circuit Power Source LED Head CU For Monitor Drive

Purpose

(2) High Voltage Power Unit

This circuit generates the following voltage that is more powerful than +24V necessary for the electrophotographic process, according to the control sequence from the control PCB.

Output

CH DB SB BB TR

-0.8 to -1.4kV

-100 to -450V/250V

-300 to -700V Drop from SB Output with Zener 0 to 7kV

Voltage

Purpose

Power to Electrification Roller Power to Development Roller Power to Toner Supply Roller Power to Development Blade Power to Transfer Roller

Remarks

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2.4 Mechanical process

Figure 2-4 illustrates the mechanical process of the AR-C360P.

tray

Multi purpose

Paper

cassette

Feeding

(MT, 1ST, 2ND)

Hopping roller

YMC

× 4

Control signal

LED head

Power supply

Exposure

Electrification

Toner

Paper feed sensor 1

container

roller

Development

Paper feed sensor 2

Development

Cleaning

regist

Paper

regist

Paper

Transfer

Regist roller 1Regist roller 2

Light sensor

Transfer roller

Power

supply

A motion of a paper

OPC drum rotation

roller

Discharge

(Face down)

Power supply

roller

Electrification

Cleaning blade

Backup roller

selection

Paper path

Fixing

Heat roller

roller

Discharge

Discharge Fixing Cleaning Transfer Paper conveyance Paper advance

(Face up)

Discharge

Discharge sensor

Figure 2-4

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2.4.1 Electrophotographic Processing Mechanism (1) Electrophotographic process

The overview of the electrophotographic process is described below.

1 Electrification

DC power is applied to the CH roller to evenly negatively electrify the surface of the OPC drum.

2 Exposure

The LED head irradiates light on the surface of the OPC drum that is charged with a negative electrical load. The negative electrical load attenuates according to the intensity of light, for the irradiation area of the OPC drum surface. Further, the electrostatic latent image is created on the OPC drum surface according to the electrical potential.

3 Development

The negatively charged toner comes in contact with the OPC drum to fuse the electrostatic latent image by electrostatic force, to create a significant image on the surface of the OPC drum.

4 Transfer

Paper is pressed against the surface of the OPC drum, then conveyed by the transfer roller from behind. The toner and positive electrical load of a reverse electrode is applied, then the toner image is transferred to the paper.

5 Cleaning

The cleaning blade removes residual toner on the OPC drum after the toner is transferred to the paper.

6 Fuser

Heat and pressure is applied to the toner image on the paper to fuse the image on the paper.

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(2) Electrification

A negative DC power is applied to the electrification roller to evenly negatively electrify the surface of the OPC drum.

Power supply

unit

Electrification roller

OPC drum

(3) Exposure

Power supply

unit

Electrification roller

OPC drum

LED head

Paper

LED head

OPC drum

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(4) Development

The negatively charged toner comes in contact with the OPC drum to fuse the electrostatic latent image by electrostatic force, to create a significant image on the surface of the OPC drum.

1 The sponge roller precipitates toner on the development roller. The toner is then

negatively electrified.

Electrification roller

Development blade

Sponge roller

OPC drum

Development roller

2 The development blade removes excess toner from the development roller, then a

thin toner layer is created on the development roller.

3 The toner is sucked into the electrostatic latent image where the OPC drum and

development roller comes in contact.

(5) Transfer

The transfer roller is made of a conductive sponge. Paper is pressed against the OPC drum surface, then the paper and OPC drum surface is adhered.

Paper is pressed against the surface of the OPC drum, then conveyed by the transfer roller from behind. The toner and positive electrical load (that is reverse with the toner) is applied, then the toner image is transferred to the paper.

When the power source applies powerful positive power on the transfer roller, the positive electrical load induced by the transfer roller is transferred to the paper surface at the contact point between the transfer roller and paper. The negative electrical load toner is then sucked from the OPC drum surface on to the paper surface.

OPC drum

Paper

Transfer roller

Rev. 1 25 /

Conveyance belt

Power

supply

unit

(6) Fuser

The toner image transferred on the paper is fused on the paper by heat and pressure when the paper passes through the heat roller and backup roller.

The Teflon coated heat roller is heated by a 800W or 350W internal halogen lamp, and backup roller is heated by a 50W internal halogen lamp. The fuser temperature is controlled according to the sum of the temperature that is not contacted with the thermistor ground against the heat roller surface and the temperature that is detected with the thermistor ground on the backup roller surface. There is also a thermostat for safety purposes. When the heat roller temperature rises above a certain temperature, the thermostat opens and shuts down the power supplied to the heater. The backup roller unit is pressed against the heater with a press spring on both sides.

Thermostat

Thermistor

Paper

Backup roller

Backup roller unit

Fuser belt

Thermistor

Thermostat

Heat roller

Pat

(7) Cleaning

The cleaning blade scrapes off residual toner on the OPC drum after the toner is transferred to the paper, then the disposal toner of the disposal toner box is collected at the rear.

(8) Cleaning

The cleaning blade scrapes off residual toner on the transfer belt then collects is in the disposal toner box of the transfer belt unit.

Cleaning braid

Disposal Toner Box

Rev. 1 26 /

2.4.2 Paper Processing Mechanism

Figure 2-5 illustrates how the paper transfers through the AR-C360P.

Face down stacker

Discharge roller

Backup roller

Fuser assembly

Heat roller

Cassette 1

Cassette 2

Cassette 3

Low-pressure power supply

Belt unit

Head x4

High-pressure

power supply

Unit x4

Regist roller Assy (B)

Hopping roller

Multipurpose tray

Cleaning blade

Regist roller Assy (A)

Transfer roller

Feed roller

Cassette 4

Cassette 5

Figure 2-5 Paper Path

Rev. 1 27 /

(1) Paper Supplied from the 1st Tray

1. Paper proceeds when the paper supply motor turns (CCW) and the paper supply clutch is connected, until the IN1 sensor turns ON.

2. When the IN1 sensor is turned ON, a certain volume of paper is further transported until it is against the 1st resist roller. (this corrects paper skew)

3. The paper is transported to the transport belt when the electromagnetic clutch which delivers power that the register strike motor is turning (CW) and the thrust reliance of a paper is completed to the 1st register strike roller is connected.

2nd regist roller

Write sensor

IN2 sensor

Middle transport roller

The clutch of

electromagnetism

Pickup roller

Feed motor

Feed roller

Paper

The clutch of

electromagnetism

Feed sensor

Retard roller

Figure 2-6

1st regist roller

IN1 sensor

Regist motor

Rev. 1 28 /

(2) Paper Supplied from the Option Tray

1. Paper proceeds when the paper supply motor turns (CCW) and the paper supply clutch is connected, until the IN sensor of the top tray to supply the paper, turns ON.

2. When the IN sensor is turned ON, a certain volume of paper is further transported against the regist roller. (this corrects paper skew)

3. The paper is conveyed to the AR-C360P when the electromagnetic clutch which delivers power that the register strike motor is turning (CW) and the thrust reliance of a paper is completed to the 1st register strike roller is connected.

electromagnetism

Regist motor

The clutch of

electromagnetism

The clutch of

1st Regist roller

IN1 sensor

Regist roller

Upper tray

Option paper tray

IN sensor

Pickup roller

Feed motor

Feed roller

Retard roller

Feed sensor

Regist motor

Figure 2-7

Rev. 1 29 /

(3) Paper Supplied from MPT

1. In the usual case, sheet receiving is depressed by the arm for rise and fall at a home position.

2. When a regist motor rotates in the direction of (b), the arm for rise and fall drives and sheet receiving is rotated. The paper on sheet receiving goes up to the position where a lift rise sensor is turned on, and feeding is attained because the arm for rise and fall goes up.

3. The hopping motor is shared with the tray and MPT feeding uses the inversion of tray feeding.

If a hopping motor reverse-rotates, a pickup roller and a feed roller will drive and a paper will be sent out.

4. After an entrance sensor (2) is turned on by the paper tip, a paper is sent by specification length. A paper will stop, if the tip reaches the 2nd register strike roller Assy.

5. A regist motor rotates in the direction of (a) simultaneously, and a paper is conveyed with the 2nd regist roller Assy. A hopping motor is rotated until a paper arrives at the position of the image drum cartridge (black).

6. A hopping motor is rebooted, in order to make paper feed to the following paper, when an after the end escapes from the hopping sensor.

7. When operation of 4 to 6 is repeated and a lift rise sensor turns off, a regist motor is rotated in the direction of (b), and the arm for rise and fall is driven, and it goes up until a lift rise sensor turns on the paper on sheet receipt.

8. After the completion of paper sending operation, when a lift rise sensor detects off, a regist motor is rotated in the direction of (b), and sheet receiving is returned to a home position by dropping the arm for rise and fall.

Rev. 1 30 /

Feed roller

Entrance sensor (2)

Write sensor

2nd Regist roller Assy (B)

The clutch gear of

electromagnetism (2)

Hopping sensor

Retard roller

Pickup roller

Lift up sensor Paper existence sensor

Paper

Paper existence sensor

Middle transport roller

Hopping motor drive

Regist motor drive

Figure 2-8

Rev. 1 31 /

(4) Conveyor Belt

1. The conveyor belt motor drives the conveyor belt when turning in the direction of the arrow (a). The belt unit consists of one conveyor roller that is directly under the drum for each color, with the conveyor belt in between the drum.

When a specified voltage is applied, the conveyor belt and conveyor roller transfers the toner image on the drum for each color, then feeds the paper on the conveyor belt to the fuser unit.

Drum

Conveyor belt

KY MC

Transfer roller

Transfer belt motor

Figure 2-9

Rev. 1 32 /

(5) ID Unit Up/Down Operations

1. The C-ID motor drives the ID unit up and down.

2. Figure 2-10-a indicates ID unit operations during color printing. When the C-ID motor rotates (CCW), the lift uplink slides to the left, and as indicated in Figure 2-10-a, each ID unit moves DOWN. The printer is now ready for color printing.

3. Figure 2-10-b indicates the ID unit operations during monochrome printing. When the C-ID motor rotates (CW), the lift uplink slides to the right, and as indicated in Figure 2-10-b, all units other than the K-ID moves UP. The printer is now ready for blackand-white printing.

ID Unit Operations During Color Printing

C-ID Unit down M-ID Unit down Y-ID Unit down K-ID Unit down

Lift uplink

C-ID Unit M-ID Unit

C-ID Motor

(CCW)

Figure 2-10-a

ID Unit Operations During Monochrome Printing

C-ID Unit lift up M-ID Unit lift up Y-ID Unit lift up K-ID Unit down

C-ID Unit M-ID Unit

Y-ID Unit

K-ID Unit

Lift uplink

C-ID Motor

(CW)

Figure 2-10-b

Rev. 1 33 /

(6) Fuser Unit and Paper Output

1. The fuser unit and discharge roller is driven by a single DC motor. The heater roller turns when the fuser motor turns in the direction of the arrow (a). This roller fuses the toner image on the paper with heat and pressure.

2. At the same time, the four discharge rollers are activated to discharge paper.

3. The discharge path to the face-up or face-down stacker is automatically switched by the paper separator solenoid.

Discharge roller

Face-down stacker

Face-up stacker

Fuser unit

Heat roller

Paper separator

Fuser motor

Figure 2-11

Rev. 1 34 /

(7) Double-Side Printer Unit

1. When the double-side Printer Unit receives double-side print instructions, the separator is opened by the solenoid after one side of the paper fed from the tray is completely printed, then the path is switched to the double-side printer unit.

At this time, roller (1) turns in the direction of arrow (a), therefore, the paper is retracted to the undersurface of a double-side printer unit.

2. Further, when the tip of the paper passes through the double-side printer entrance sensor after a certain period of time, the roller starts a reverse rotation. Roller (1) turns in the direction of arrow (b), then sends the paper inside the double-side printer unit. After that, it passes through roller (2), (3), (4) and (5), prints the other side of the paper, then discharges the paper, and re-feeds it back to the unit.

Separator

Solenoid

Double-sided entrance sensor

Roller (1)

Motor A

Motor B

Roller (2)

Roller (3)

Figure 2-12

Roller (4)

Roller (5)

Rev. 1 35 /

2.5 Sensor

2.5.1 Paper-Related Sensor

Stacker Full FD sensor

Stacker Full FU sensor

Dup-in sensor

Dup-in2 sensor

Job-off sensor

Drive roller

Exit sensor

Looseness sensor

Sensor

Entrance MT Sensor Entrance Cassette Sensor

Entrance Belt Sensor

Paper Discharge Sensor

Double-Side Print Entrance Sensor

Double-Side Print Rear Sensor

Double-Side Print Front Sensor

Stack Full Sensor

Face-Down Paper Discharge Sensor

Face-Down Route Sensor

Conveyance Sensor

C drum K drumY drumM drum

Drive roller

WR sensor

MPT home sensor

Density / color gap sensor

Dup R sensor

Conveyor belt

Dup F sensor

Function

This detects the top of the paper entering and then determines the timing to switch from the hopping to the conveyor.

This detects the tip of the paper transferred, then determines the length of the paper according to the time it takes the tips of the paper to reach the sensor.

This detects the tip and end of the paper, then determines paper discharge.

This determines the tip of the paper entering the double-side printer unit, then determines the times it takes for the inverse roller to inverse from CCW to CW.

This detects the tip of the paper after inversion by the double-side printer unit.

After inversion by the double-side printer unit, the end and tip of the paper is detected and then paper discharge is determined.

This detects paper-full in the face-down stacker.

This detects paper conveyance to the paper discharge roller, then determines the timing to offset job operations.

When the paper jams, this detects the paper jam in the face-down conveyance rotor.

This detects the paper conveyed from the option tray.

IN2 sensor

MPT Hopping sensor

Paper Hopping sensor

State of Sensor

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Stack Full

OFF

: Stack Empty

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

: Paper Available

OFF

: Paper Unavailable

MPT PE sensor

IN1 sensor

Rev. 1 36 /

2.5.2 Other Sensors 1 Paper Empty Sensor

This sensor checks whether the paper cassette is empty or not.

2 Paper Near-End Sensor

This sensor checks whether the paper cassette will be empty soon or not.

3 MBF Paper Empty Sensor

This sensor checks whether there is paper in the front feeder.

4 MBF Hopping Switch

This micro-switch checks whether the front feeder table is in the UP position or DOWN position.

5 Stack-Full Sensor

This sensor checks whether the stacker is full or not.

6 Paper Size Switch

This sensor detects the size of the paper in the paper cassette.

7 EP UP/DOWN Sensor (one sensor each for Y, M, C, K)

This sensor checks whether the I/D unit is in the UP position or DOWN position.

8 Toner K, Y, M and C Sensor

This sensor checks the toner residual quantity in an image drum, when a sensor lever measures a time interval to open periodically.

9 RFID Sensor

The radio communications of this sensor are carried out to IC tip built in the toner cartridge, and it checks the existence of a toner cartridge, and the toner residual quantity in a toner cartridge.

0 Thermal Sensor

Refer to 2.7 “Image Transfer Control Due to Environmental Change”.

A Humidity Sensor

Refer to 2.7 “Image Transfer Control Due to Environmental Change”.

B Transparency Sensor

This sensor detects whether there is a transparency or not.

C Positioning Sensor

This sensor reads the printed position pattern on the left and right ends of the transfer belt when color drift is corrected. (Refer to Section 2.13)

D Density Sensor

This sensor measures the pattern density to measure the density printed on the conveyor belt.

E Media Thickness Sensor

This sensor detects the thickness of the media.

F Disposal Toner Sensor

This sensor checks whether the disposal toner in the disposal toner box is full or not.

G Looseness Sensor

This sensor detects looseness in paper transport and adjusts the speed.

Rev. 1 37 /

2.6 Color Drift Correction

The AR-C360P comes with several ID units and LED heads, therefore, causes color drift. This mechanical color drift can automatically be corrected with the following procedures.

(1) Automatically Corrected Color Drift

1 X Axis Color Drift (position off-alignment due to LED head) 2 Skew Color Drift (position off-alignment due to LED head) 3 Y Axis Color Drift (I/D unit and position off-alignment due to LED head)

(2) Correction Method

The color drift detection pattern set is printed on the belt. This is then read by the reflection sensor to detect the color drift value of each color and therefore, determine the correction level. The modification takes place by comparing the each colors’ (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) write timing with black, according to the correction value.

2.7 Image Transfer Control According to Environmental Change (Room Tempera-

ture and Relative Humidity)

The AR-C360P measures the room temperature with the room temperature sensor and measures the relative humidity with the humidity sensor. It further computes the optimal transfer voltage under the environmental conditions (temperature and RH) measured. Then printing is controlled in real-time at this optimal voltage.

Environmental Detection Table

Sensor reading value

5† <10 10† <15 15† <20

Tempe-

rature

20† <25

(°C)

25† <30 30† <35 35† <40

Sensor reading value

5† <10 10† <15 15† <20

Tempe-

rature

20† <25

(°C)

25† <30 30† <35 35† <40

40†

Sensor reading value

<59(H) 16B(H)† <19E(H) 19E(H)† <1D1(H) 1D1(H)† <204(H)

204(H)† <236(H) 236(H)† <265(H) 265(H)† <290(H)

290(H)† <2B9(H)

2B9(H)†

Sensor reading value

<59(H) 16B(H)† <19E(H) 19E(H)† <1D1(H) 1D1(H)† <204(H) 204(H)† <236(H) 236(H)† <265(H) 265(H)† <290(H) 290(H)† <2B9(H)

2B9(H)†

<15

<1E(H)

<15

<1E(H)

N/L1 N/L1 N/L2 N/N N/L1

H/L

8 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6

15† <25

1E(H)† <33(H)

8 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 5

15† <25

1E(H)† <33(H)

L/L

H/L

25† <35

33(H)† <47(H)

8 8 7 7 6 6 5 4 4

25† <35

33(H)† <47(H)

N/L2 N/N

35† <45

47(H)† <5C(H)

35† <45

47(H)† <5C(H)

7 7 7 6 5 4 4 2 2

Humidity (%)

45† <55

5C(H)† <70(H)

7 7 6 5 4 4 2 1 1

Humidity (%)

45† <55

5C(H)† <70(H)

H/H

55† <65

70(H)† <85(H)

7 6 5 4 4 3 1

H/H H/H

1 1

55† <65

70(H)† <85(H)

H/H H/H

65† <75

85(H)† <99(H)

7 6 5 4 3

H/H H/H

1 1 1 1

65† <75

85(H)† <99(H)

H/H H/H

75† <85

99(H)† <AE(H)

6 5 4 3 3 1 1 1 1

75† <85

99(H)† <AE(H)

85 †

AE(H)†

6 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 1

85 †

AE(H)†

Rev. 1 38 /

2.8 Paper Jam Detector

The AR-C360P detects paper jam during printing after turning on the power source. If there is any paper jam detected, the printing process is immediately canceled. In this case, open the cover, remove the paper that is jammed, and close the cover to resume printing.

Error Code Displayed on LCD 400,401

372

Paper Size Error

Mis-feeding in Double-Side Print Conveyance Assy

390

1-391 2-392

MT mis-feed.

Cassette 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 mid-

feed.

3-393 4-394 5-395

370

Paper jam when printing on

the other side with Double-

Side Print.

383

Paper jam at the entrance

of the Double-Side Printer

Unit.

371

Paper jam at the input of the

Double-Side Printer Unit.

382

381

380

490 1-491

2-492

Paper discharge jam.

Paper conveyance jam

Paper output jam.

MT out of paper.

Cassette 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 out

of paper

3-493 4-494 5-495

Error

State

After the Entrance Cassette Sensor turns ON, it won t turn OFF for a certain period of time. It detects several different types of paper sizes.

Failure to feed paper from the Double-Side Print Conveyance Assy.

Paper feed from the MT failed. (If, after Hopping, the Entrance MT Sensor does not turn ON within a certain period of time)

Paper supply failed from Cassette 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. (If, after Hopping, the Entrance Cassette Sensor

does not turn ON within a certain period of time)

The double-side printer rear sensor does not turn ON when printing the other side with the double-side printer unit.

The double-side printer IN sensor does not turn ON when supplying paper to the double-side printer unit.

The double-side printer front sensor does not turn ON while the double-side printer unit is operating.

The paper discharge sensor senses the tip of the paper but does not sense the end of the paper after that within a certain period of time. The paper discharge sensor turns ON, but does not turn OFF after that.

The paper is conveyed on the belt, however, the paper discharge sensor does not turn ON.

After hopping is completed, the paper does not reach the entrance belt sensor or the MT sensor.

If printing is started when the MT is out of paper. Cassette 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 out of paper

Entrance belt sensor

Double-side print

entrance sensor

Double-side print rear sense

370

382

Discharge

Discharge sensor

Double-side

383

print entry

Double-side print

front sensor

Double-side print rear sense

381

Paper

conveyor

Double-side print input

371

Entrance MT sensor

Cassette 1

Cassette 2

Cassette 3

Cassette 4

Cassette 5

380

Paper feed

390

Entrance cassette sensor

372

391

392

393

394

395

Multipurpose tray part

(MT)

Mis-feed in MT

Mis-feed in double-sided printing

Mis-feed in a cassette 1

Mis-feed in a cassette 2

Mis-feed in a cassette 3

Mis-feed in a cassette 4

Mis-feed in a cassette 5

Rev. 1 39/

Rev. 1 40 /

2.10 Toner Low Detection

• Structure This device consists of a constant speed rotating agitation gear and agitation bar.

Projection Agitation barAgitation gear

• Detection The minimum height length of stay (OFF time) of a target board which attached the toner

low level state in the end of a churning bar is measured and detected by the sensor.

OFF time (minimum height) ON time (maximum height)

Sensor

Agitation bar

Target board

The light which emitted light by the sensor reflects with a target board, and received light by the sensor. Therefore, the minimum height length of stay is detectable.

The light which emitted light by the sensor does not reflect with a target board, and does not received light by the sensor.

Rev. 1 41 /

Toner High level State

• The agitation bar interlocks and turns with the agitation gear.

• Since there is a toner even if a agitation bar reaches the maximum height, the other side of the bar is still inside the toner. Therefore, the agitation bar turns by the force of the agitation gear.

Toner Low Level State

Agitation bar

Target board

• When the agitation bar reaches the maximum height, the agitation bar falls in the minimum height by prudence since there is no resistance by the toner. At this time, the minimum height length of stay of a target board becomes long. This time is measured and a toner low level state is detected.

Toner Supply Operation

• When continuation 3 cycle detection of the toner low level state is carried out, a toner supply roller and a toner cartridge agitation spring will rotate, and the toner of a toner cartridge will be supplied to the inside of an image drum cartridge. Then, when one cycle of toner high level is detected, toner supply agitator and a toner cartridge agitation spring will stop, and toner supply will stop.

Toner cartridge agitation spring

Toner supply board

Agitation bar

Target board

Rotation direction of toner supply agitator

Rev. 1 42 /

Toner High Level State (at 37ppm*1)

TNRSNS t1<0.85

OFF

T=2.3

Toner Low Level State (at 37ppm

TNRSNS

OFF

• After a toner supply start, when a toner low sate is detected 20 consecutive times, it is recognized as the toner being low.

(After recognizing toner low, then toner low is displayed after printing an equivalent of 5% of 200 A4 sheets.)

The toner in a toner cartridge is lost.

• If a toner full state is detected 10 consecutive times, the toner low state is canceled.

• If the toner sensor does not change over 3 cycles (2.3 sec. X 3), then the toner sensor alarm is activated.

• The toner sensor does not detect anything when the drum motor is stopped.

A 37ppm printout is at the warming up stage. T and t1 fluctuates in proportion to the printing speed.

)

t1>0.85

T=2.3

Rev. 1 43 /

2.11 Paper Size Detection

A cam is interlocked with the paper guide of the paper cassette, then four tab-pieces via this cam drives the system according to the paper guide setting position.

When the paper cassette is attached to the printer, the micro-switch detects the state of the tab-piece and then recognizes the size of the paper.

Cassette NONE A3 Nobi Tabloid A3 B4 Legal 14" Legal 13" A4 Portrait Letter Portrait Executive B5 Portrait Letter Landscape A4 Landscape A5 B5 Landscape A6

PSZSW1

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0

PSZSW2

0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1

PSZSW3

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1

PSZSW4

0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Rev. 1 44 /

2.12 Power ON Process

2.12.1 Self-Diagnostic Test

(1) Initial Test

When the power is turned On, the following check automatically takes place. (a) ROM Check (b) RAM Check (c) EEPROM Check (d) Flash ROM Check (e) Mechanical Check (f ) Option Unit Check

(2) ROM Check

The ROM is checked by calculating the HASH value.

(3) RAM Check

(a) The type of RAM is checked for its specifications. Any RAM that falls out of the

specifications will result in an Error.

(b) The RAM in each slot is checked by read-after-write.

(4) EEPROM Check

The specific data stored in the fixed address of the EEPROM is checked.

(5) Flash ROM Check

The flash ROM format is checked. If it is unformatted, then read-after-write check takes place and the flash ROM is formatted.

(6) Option Unit Check

Before entering the run mode, the unit is checked for the presence of an optional units (HDD, NIC, Option Tray, Double-Side Printer Unit, Finisher, etc.).

Rev. 1 45 /

2.13 Mis-Registration Detection

The Z71-PCB reflective optical sensor detects color drift. There is one each on the left and right side in front of the cleaning blade behind the belt unit. A color drift detection pattern is printed on both ends of the left and right side of the belt. Then the reflective optical sensor reads this detection pattern to measure the drift level based on black as a standard. The correction value is then determined based on this measurement. Then the main scanning, sub-scanning, and skewed color drift correction automatically takes place.

This detection takes place when the power is turned ON, cover is closed, the printer is left unused for 2 hours or longer, and every time after printing 400 sheets.

LED head

CMYK

Transfer belt

The belt run direction

Color drift sensor L/R

Transfer belt

Color drift sensor R

The belt run direction

Color drift sensor L

(Figure seen from the bottom)

Cleaning blade

Rev. 1 46 /

2.14 Reading Version of Routine Replacement Units

This determines whether the parts are new or old according to the I/D of the consumable parts that are routinely replaced, the fuser unit, and the state of the fuse in the belt unit (good/dead). If the fuse is in a conductive state, then it is considered a new unit. A NEW or OLD decision takes place when the power is turned ON and when the cover is closed. When the part is NEW, the life counter of the unit is reset, and the NEW/OLD decision-making fuse in each unit is cut.

2.15 Life Counter of Replaceable Units

The following Table lists the life counter of the I/D, fuser unit, and belt unit that are routinely replaced consumable parts.

Unit

Toner Cartridge

Belt Unit

Fuser Unit

State

Count the drum rotation in a unit of [Letter Paper Length + Paper Interval during continuous print]. Life: When printing a distance

equivalent to 26K sheets (3P/J). Count the number of print dots. Determine the usage level according to the counter value. (Refer to 2.16)

Convert the drum rotation into [Letter Paper Length + Distance Between Paper Upon Continuous Printing]. One sheet of paper passing through is counted as one on the counter. Life: (1)When the counter value reached

80K or, (2)When reaching a 2000

count after detecting a Belt Disposal Toner Near-Full state. One sheet of paper passing through is counted as one on the counter. Life: When counter value is 80K.

Life processing

Stop Printing However, 500 sheets can be printed by opening and closing the cover.

Stop Printing However, 20 sheets can be printed by re-turning the power back ON or opening/closing the cover. Stop Printing However, 20 sheets can be printed by re-turning the power back ON or opening/closing the cover.

Alarm (This unit can still be used)

2.16 Toner Usage Level Detection

The toner usage level is detected by counting the number of dots printed. The counted number of dots is written in in IC tip in a toner cartridge.

Once toner low is detected, the toner shall be considered empty after dot counting 1,050 A4 sheets at 5%.

However, when the power is turned back ON, and the cover is opened and closed, the printer can still print 20 more sheets.

Rev. 1 47 /

Rev. 1 48 /

4. PARTS REPLACEMENT

This section describes the parts in the field, assembly and the procedures to replace the parts, assembly and unit. Note that only the disassembling procedures are described to replace parts. To assemble parts, just follow the steps in reverse order of disassembling.

4.1 Precautions When Replacing Parts

(1) ALWAYS unplugging the AC cable and interface cables before replacing parts.

(a) ALWAYS perform the following procedures when unplugging the AC cable.

1 Turn OFF “Ο” the power of the printer. 2 Unplug the AC inlet plug of the AC cable from the AC receptacle. 3 Unplug the AC cable and disconnect the interface cables from the printer.

(b) ALWAYS perform the following procedures to reconnect the printer.

1 Connect the AC cable and interface cables to the printer. 2 Connect the AC inlet plug into the AC receptacle. 4 Turn ON “I” the power of the printer.

(2) NEVER disassemble the printer when it is operating normally. (3) When disassembling the Assy, disassemble only the minimum necessary. NEVER remove

any parts other than those indicated in the Parts Replacement Procedures. (4) Only use designated Maintenance Tools. (5) Disassemble the parts according to the order instructed. Failure to do so may result in

damaging the parts. (6) Temporarily screw back on the screw, collar and other small parts on it’s original location,

to prevent losing these parts. (7) NEVER wear gloves when handling the micro processor, ROM, RAM and other IC parts

or the circuit PCB, since gloves may generate static electricity. (8) NEVER place the printer PCB directly on the unit or floor.

Rev. 1 49 /

[Maintenance Tools ] The tools necessary to replace the printed circuit board (PCB) and unit are indicated in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Maintenance Tools

No.

7 1

Maintenance Tools

No. 1-100 + Screw Driver

No. 2-200 + Magnetic Screw Driver

No. 3-100 Screw Driver

No. 5-200 Screw Driver

Digital Multimeter

Pliers

Portable Vacuum Cleaner

LED Head Cleaner P/N 4PB4083-2248P001

Quantity

Purpose Remarks

2-2.5 mm screw

3-5 mm screw

LED Head Cleaner

Label

High Voltage Probe

Cut-Sheet Film (Maintenance) 42404301

- Micro-Driver

2.0mm

Paper Thickness

Sensor for Adjustment Transparency Sheet

Paper Thickness

for Adjustment

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4.2 Parts Layout

Printer Unit - (120V)

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Base-Assy (1/2)

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Base-Assy (2/2)

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Side-R-Assy

Rev. 1 55 /

Side-F-Assy

Rev. 1 56 /

Cover Assy-OP Panel

Rev. 1 56 /

FDR Unit-Regist

Rev. 1 57 /

FDR Unit-MPT

Rev. 1 58 /

Sensor-Regist-Assy

Rev. 1 59 /

Eject-Assy

Rev. 1 60 /

Plate-Top-Assy

Rev. 1 61 /

Job-Offset-Assy

Rev. 1 62 /

Basket-Assy

Rev. 1 63 /

Plate-Shield-Box-Assy

Rev. 1 64 /

Unit-Duplex (1/2)

Rev. 1 65 /

Unit-Duplex (2/2)

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4.3 Parts Replacement Method

This section describes the procedures to replace the parts and assembly indicated in the disassembly diagram.

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4.3.1 Cover-Rear, Cover-Side (R), and Cover-Side (R) Rear (1) Unscrew the 5 screws 1, then remove Cover-Rear 2. (2) Unscrew the 2 screws 3, then remove Cover-Side (R) 4 with it warped. (3) Unscrew the screws 3, then remove Cover-Side (R) Rear 6.

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4.3.2 Cover-Side (L) and Cover Assy-Front (1) Open Cover Assy-Top 1. (2) Unscrew the 4 screws 2, then remove the Cover-Side (L) 3. (3) Open the Cover Assy-Front 4 by 90°, unscrew the 2 screws 5, then slide the Assy to

the side and remove.

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4.3.3 Stacker Assy-FU (1) Open Cover Assy-Top 1. (2) Open Stacker Assy-FU 2, then remove the 2 stoppers 3. Push these to one side, remove

the post, then remove the Stacker Assy-FU 2.

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4.3.4 Cover Assy-OP Panel, Cover-Guard (R), Cover-Guard (Front) and Cover-Guard (L) (1) Open Cover Assy-Top 1, then lift Basket-Assy 2. (2) Remove Cover Assy-OP Panel 3 from its supporting point. (3) Unscrew screw 4, remove the hinges, and then remove Cover-Guard (R) 5. (4) Unscrew 2 screws 6, then remove Cover-Guard (Front) 7. (5) Unscrew 2 screw 8, then remove the 2 hinges and remove the Cover-Guard (L) 9.

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4.3.5 OP PCB (1) Remove the Cover Assy-OP Panel. (Refer to Section 4.3.4) (2) Remove Cover-OP Panel 2 from Frame-OP-Panel 1. (3) Unscrew the 2 screws 3, then remove hinge (R) 4 and Cover Hinge (R) 5. (4) Unscrew 2 screws 6, then remove the Hinge (L)7, Cover-Hinge (L)8 and Plate-Shield

(OP) 9.

(5) Remove Cover-LCD 0, Button-key A, and Lens-LED B, then remove the OP PCB C.

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4.3.6 Cover Assy-Top (1) Open Cover Assy-Top 1. (2) Unscrew 8 screws 2, then remove the 3 hinges and the Cover Assy-Top 1.

× 8

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4.3.7 FAN-PCB-Assy, CU-Board-Assy and S2V-PU-Board (1) Open the Cover Assy-Top. (2) Remove the covers concerned. (Refer to Section 4.3.2) (3) Remove the connector, then Remove FAN-PCB-Assy 1. (4) Unscrew the 2 screws, remove the Plate-Shield-Assy 3, then remove the connector. (5) Unscrew 7 screws 4, then remove CU-Board-Assy 5. (6) Disconnect all 17 Connectors, then unscrew 4 screws 6, and remove S2V-PU-Board 7. (7) Unscrew 9 screws 8, remove the Plate-Shield-Box-Assy 9, then remove all the connec-

tors.

4 × 7

8 × 9

6 × 4

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4.3.8 Job-Offset-Assy and Basket-Assy (1) Open the Cover Assy-Top. (2) Unscrew screw 1, remove Frame-Duct 2, then remove the connector (remove the

connector through the shaft) (3) Remove the 2 hinges, then remove the Job-Offset-Assy 3, and disconnect the connector. (4) Unscrew 2 screws 4, then remove the 2 hinges, and remove the Cover Assy-Top (Sub)

(5) Remove the 3 E-rings 6, unscrew 2 screws 7, then remove the Plate-Support (Top) 8,

Colla 9, Shaft-Top (A) 0, Shaft-Top (B) A, Spring-Torsion-Top (L) B, Spring-Torsion-

Top (A) C, Spring-Torsion-Top (R) D and Spring-Torsion-Top (R) E. (6) Unscrew 3 screws F, then remove the Gear-Assy-L G. (7) Unscrew 3 screws H, then remove Gear-Assy-R I. (8) Remove the high toner Assy tube J, then remove Basket-Assy K.

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4.3.9 Plate Top Assy (1) Remove Job-Offset-Assy 723/Basket-Assy. (Refer to Section 4.3.6) (2) Lift back Plate-Top Assy 1, then unscrew 2 screws 2. (3) Lift forward Plate-Top Assy 1, then unscrew 3 screws 3 and remove Plate-Dumper-Assy

(R)4.

(4) Remove E-ring 5, and unscrew screw 6. then remove Plate-Dumper-TCR-SUB 7 and

Dumper R 8. (5) Unscrew 3 screws 9, then remove Plate-Dumper-Assy (L)0. (6) Remove E-ring A, and unscrew screw B. Then remove Plate-Dumper-TCR-SUB C and

Dumper L D.

(7) Remove Shaft-Top E, Spring-Torsion-BAS (L) F, and Spring-Torsion-Top-R G, then

remove Plate-Top Assy 1.

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4.3.10 Eject-Assy (1) Remove the 7 hinges then remove Cover-Board 1. (2) Remove the 13 connectors, and unscrew the 2 screws 2. Then remove the 3 hinges and

remove the Eject-Assy 3.

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4.3.11 Motor-Pulse-Belt and Sensor-Resist-Assy (1) Unscrew the 2 screws 1, then remove the 4-pin connector and remove the Motor-Pulse-

Belt 2.

(2) Unscrew 7 screws 3, then remove the 4 connectors (2-pin, 14-pin, 3-pin, 5-pin), and

remove the Sensor-Resist-Assy 4.

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4.3.12 FDR Unit-MPT (1) Open the Cover Assy-Top. (2) Remove the stay on both side (Frontside Hook; Rear-side Screw) 4, and 2 connectors,

then unscrew the 2 screws 2.

(3) Close the hopper Assy 1, remove the 2 supporting points, then remove the FDR Unit-

MPT 3.

Branch part (two places)

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4.3.13 FDR Unit-Resist (1) Remove the FDR Unit-MPT. (Refer to Section 4.3.12) (2) Unscrew the 4 screws 1 and disconnect connector 4, then remove Plate Assy-MPT Lock

(3) Unscrew screw 3, then remove FDR Unit-Resist 5.

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4.3.14 Duct Assy (1) Remove the hinge, then remove Cover-Middle 1. (2) Remove the hinge, then remove Guide Tube (L) 2. (3) Unscrew 2 screws 3, then remove Duct-Assy-Toner 4. (4) Unscrew screw 5, then remove Gear-Duct-B-Assy 6. (5) Unscrew screw 7, then remove Gear-Duct-ID Assy 8. (6) Unscrew 6 screws 9, then remove Duct-Drive-Assy 0.

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4.3.15 HV-Assy (1) Open the Cover Assy-Top, then remove the Belt-Assy. (2) Unscrew screw 1, then remove Cover-HV-Assy 2. (3) Remove the 2 connectors and unscrew the 2 screws 3, then remove HV-Assy 4. (4) Remove the 2 hinges, then remove Bracket-HV-Assy 5.

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4.3.16 Power Unit (1) (2) Unscrew the 12 screws 1, disconnect all connectors, pull out the lever then remove the

Power Unit 2.

Lever

× 12

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4.3.17 Low Voltage Power Source Assy and Motor-FAN (1) Remove the Power Unit. (Refer to Section 4.3.16) (2) Unscrew the 3 screws 1, then remove the low Voltage Power Source Assy 2, and Film-

Insulation 3.

(3) Unscrew the 2 screws 4, then remove the connector and Motor-FAN 5.

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4.3.18 Belt-Assy (1) Open the Cover Assy-Top 1. (2) Remove ID Unit 2. (3) Lift up the 2 lock levers toward the arrow, then remove the Belt-Assy 3.

Remove Belt-Assy 3 by lifting handle 4, then remove along with handle 5.

Lock lever

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4.3.19 Fuser Unit-LBT (1) Open Cover Assy-Top 1. (2) Lift the lock lever toward the arrow, then remove the Fuser Unit-LBT 2.

Lock lever

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4.3.20 Unit-Duplex (1) Pull out Unit-Duplex 1 while pressing the lever.

Lever

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4.3.21 Paper Feed Roller (1) Open the tray 1 side cover 1 and the paper guide 2. (2) Pull out Tray 3. (3) Pull outward the hinges of the 3 paper feed rollers 4, and remove from the shaft.

Hinge

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2EV 89 

5. ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the AR-C360P by key input from the operation panel. The AR-C360P comes with a Maintenance Menu in the usual menu. Select the menu according to the

items to adjust and the purpose of adjustment.

5.0 System Maintenance Menu

This menu is launched by turning on the power source while keeping the [Menu+]+[Menu-]+[Help] switches pressed.

The menu display is only available in English regardless of destination.

Note

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