Sharp AR-D29 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS

Parts mark ed w ith "!" 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.

SHARP CORPORATION

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

ARD29//A1E

LASER PRINTER OPTIONS
PAPER FEED UNIT

MODEL

AR-D29

[1] PRODUCT OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1

[2] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1

[3] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1

[4] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1

[5] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . 5 - 1

[6] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1

[7] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1

[8] BLOCK DIAGRAM, WIRING DIAGRAM,

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, PARTS ARRANGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1

PARTS GUIDE

AR-D29 PRODUCT OUTLINE

1 – 1

[1] PRODUCT OUTLINE

This unit is installed to one of the following machines to serve as a Paper feed module.
When installing one of the following machines, the stand with multi-purpose tray (AR-D29) must be installed in advance.

[2] CONFIGURATION

For combinations of options, refer to "C. List of com bination of peripheral devices" described later.

Applicable models AR-M312U/AR-M420U

Upper exit tray
(AR-TE4)

Finisher

(AR-FN6)

Mail-bin stacker

(AR-MS1)

Stand with multipurpose drawer

(AR-D29)

Scanner rack

(AR-RK2)

Saddle stitch
finisher
(AR-FN7)

Duplex module

(AR-DU3)

Duplex module/

bypass tray

(AR-DU4)

Exit tray

(AR-TE3)

Right upper exit tray

(AR-TE5)

Scanner module with DSPF

(AR-EF6)

Scanner module with OC

(AR-EF5)

Punch unit

(AR-PN1A/B/C/D)

Power supply unit

(AR-DC1)

AR-D29 SPECIFICATIONS

3 – 1

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

Model name AR-D29
Type Stand with multi-purpose drawer
Transport speed To support 31-42 sheet/minute
Transport alignment Center alignment
Paper size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R

11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11",

8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5"R
Executive, Japanese p/c, Monarch ( envelop e)
Com-10 (envelope), DL (envelope),
C5 (envelope), ISO B5 (envelope)

How to change
the paper size

Guide adjustment by user/

Software setting by user
Factory default paper size setting A3
Media available for paper feeding Plain paper : 60-128g/m² / 16-34lbs

Index paper : 176g/m² / 47lbs

Cover paper: 200-205g/m² / 54-55lbs

Envelope : 75-90g/m², 20-24lbs

Transparency film

*

Media heavier than 105g/m² should be A4/8.5 x 11" or smaller. Media heavier than 128g/m² should be fed
from shorter edge.

*

Only single paper feed is enabled for overlay copy or copy on back-side of printed paper.

Paper capacity Standard: 500sheets (80g/m²)

Post card: 40sheets

Envelope: 40sheets

Transparency film: 40sheets
Paper type Plain, recycled, pre-pri nted, pre-pun ched , color, l ett er head, labels, he avy, tr anspa rency, Jap anese p/ c, envel ope

(User can set bi-type for each of the above paper type.)
Sizes to be detected Auto detection-AB: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 8.5"x13", A5R

Auto detection-Inch: 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 7.25" x 10.5"R, 5.5" x 8.5R

Manual (input detection):

postal card, Monarch (envelope), Com-10 (envelope), DL (envelope), C5 (envelope), ISO B5 (envelope)

Ignore detection selectable:
Paper balance detection Provided (paper empty and 3 steps)
Paper loading system To be loaded from the upper side with front loading system
Tray ascent/

descent time

Ascent Within 7 seconds

At paper empty, required time from tray insert to the empty detection

Descent Own weight descent
Dehumidification heater Not provided
Power consumption 24.5W or lower
Power source Supplied from main unit (DC24V 1A / DC5V 0.1A)
External dimensions 589 x 630 x 404 (mm)
Occupied dimensions 963 x 665 (mm)
Weight Approx. 25.2kg

AR-D29 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

4 – 1

[4] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

<BEFORE INSTALLATION>

• Start installation after checking that the DATA and COMMUNICA­TION indicators on the operation panel are neither lit nor blinking.

1) Turn off the main switch of the main unit of the printer.
Turn the main switch located on the front side of the printer to the
"OFF" position.
Then remove the power plug from the outlet.

2) Attach the adjusters and adjust them.

<1>Insert the left adjusters to the stand/paper drawer.
<2>Turn the each adjusters to lower them until they touch the floor.

*

Be sure to attach the left adjuster to prevent overturning.

Caution: The lower tray cannot be pulled out unless the adjuster is low-

ered to the specified position.

3) Put the main unit of the printer on the stand/paper drawer.
<1>Pull out the paper tray of the main unit until it stops and then

remove it by lifting both ends of the tray.

<2>Hold the main unit of the printer at the positions shown in the illus-

tration and put the main unit on the stand/paper drawer so that the
front side and the left side of the main un it are aligned to those of
the stand/paper drawer.

Caution: For installation of the main unit, it must be held by two persons

and installed without haste.

4) Connect the main unit to the stand/paper drawer.
<1>Attach the rear mounting plates using a supplied screw for each.

Caution: Insert the rear mounting plates under the desk frame.
<2>Pull out the upper paper tray of the stand/paper drawer until it stops

and attach the front mounting pla tes usin g a supp lied scre w for each .
Then, remove the lock of the paper tray and cl ose the tray .

<Parts included>

Left adjuster: 1 pc.

Front mounting
plates: 2 pcs.

Rear mounting
plates: 2 pcs.

Screws (M4x6):

4 pcs.

"OFF"

1

2

2

2

2

Frontside

Rearside

Rear mounting plate

Rear mounting plate

Screw

Screw

Desk frame

Rear
mounting plate

Screw

Screw

Front
mounting plate

Front mounting
plate

AR-D29 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

4 – 2

<3>Reattach the paper tray of the main unit.

5) Connect the power supply I/F harness to the PCU PWB of the
main unit of the printer.

<1>Remove the screw that fixes the harness co ver of the main unit of

the printer and slide the harness cover up to remove it.
Process the harness cover as shown in the illustration.

<2>Connect the connector of the relay harness of the multi purpose

drawer to the connector of the PCU PWB of the main unit of the printer.

<3>Reattach the power supply I/F harness cover to its original position

and fix it with the removed screw.
At this time, ensure that the power supply I/F harness are arranged
as shown in the illustration.

• Fix the harness securely to the wire saddle.

6) Attach the paper guides to the lower tray (large capacity tray) and
set the size.
Refer to "Setting and adjustment" described later.

*

If another peripheral device must be installed, carry out the following
step at the end of the installation work.

7) Adjust the position of the paper guides of the upper paper tray of
the stand/paper drawer.
Refer to "Setting and adjustment" described later.

8) Carry out the off center adjustment.

Harness cove

r

Cut out.

Screw

CN10

Connector

Wire saddle

Harness cove

r

Screw

Wire saddle

AR-D29 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

5 – 1

[5] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

A. EXTERNAL VIEW

B. INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1

2

1 Multi-purpose tray (No. 2 tray) 2 Desk left door

2

1. MCPPD
5

34

6

1 Multi-purpose tray paper transport sensor (MCPPD) 4 Multi-purpose tray separation roller
2 Multi-purpose tray paper transport roller 5 Multi-purpose tray paper take-up roller
3 Multi-purpose tray paper feed roller 6 Multi-purpose tray

AR-D29 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

5 – 2

C. PWB, SENSOR

1.MCDRS

10.MCPWS

3.MCLUD

8.MCPED

2.MCSPD

12.MPTPWB

4.MCSS1

11.

5.MCSS2

7.MCSS4

6.MCSS3

9.MCPPD

No. Code Name Function Active condition Remark

1 MCDRS Side door open/close sensor Side door open/close detection H :Door closed
2 MCSPD MP tray remaining paper quantity sensor MP tray remaining paper quantity detection
3 MCLUD MP tray upper limit sensor MP tray upper limit detection H : Upper limit

detected

4 MCSS1 MP tray rear edge sensor 1 MP tray rear edge size detection L : When pressed In MP tray rear

edge size PWB

5 MCSS2 MP tray rear edge sensor 2 MP tray rear edge size detection L : When pressed In MP tray rear

edge size PWB

6 MCSS3 MP tray rear edge sensor 3 MP tray rear edge size detection L : When pressed In MP tray rear

edge size PWB

7 MCSS4 MP tray rear edge sensor 4 MP tray rear edge size detection L : When pressed In MP tray rear

edge size PWB
8 MCPED MP tray paper empty sensor MP tray paper empty detection L : Paper loaded
9 MCPPD MP transport sensor Detection of paper on the path L : Paper detected

10 MCPW S MP tray width sensor MP tray paper width detection Slide volume
11 MP tray rear

edge size PWB

MP tray rear edge size PWB Multi-purpose tray rear edge size detection

12 M PTPWB MPT PWB

Distributed the power supply from the main
unit.

AR-D29 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

5 – 3

D. MOTOR, CLUTCH

2.MCLUM

3.MCPCL

4.MCM

1.MCFCL

No. Code Name Function Remark

1 MCFCL Multi-purpose transport clutch Clutch for transport from LCC desk
2 MCLUM Multi-purpose tray lift-up motor Multi-purpose tray lift-up
3 MCPCL Mult i-purpose paper feed clutch Clutch for paper feed from Multi-purpose tray
4 MCM Multi-purpose transport motor LCC desk paper transport

AR-D29 ADJUSTMENTS

6 – 1

[6] ADJUSTMENTS

1. CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE

[Upper tray]

• A3 to A5R (11 x 7 to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2R) size plain paper can be set.

• Special paper can be set.

• Two maximum height lines are indicated: one for plain paper and one
for special paper.

Use the following procedure to change the size as needed.

1) Pull out paper tray.
If paper remains in the tray, remove it.

2) Adjust the guide plates A and B in the tray to the length and width of
the paper.

The guide plates A and B are slidable. Adjust them to the paper size
to be loaded while squeezing their lock levers.

3) Load paper into the tray.
Do not exceed red line when loading special paper to upper tray.

4) Gently push tray into the machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.

5) Set the paper size.
Be sure to set the paper size and paper type referr ing to "2.Setting
the paper type and paper size".
If this is not done, paper misfeeds will occur.

2. SETTING THE PAPER TYPE AND
PAPER SIZE

Follow these steps to change the paper type setting if the paper type is
changed in either paper tray. For the paper types that ca n be used in
each tray.

1) Press the [CUSTOM SETT INGS] key.
The custom setting menu screen will appear.

2) Touch the [PAPER TRAY SETTINGS] key.
The paper tray selection screen will appear.

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.

4) Display the setting screen of the desired paper tray.

Touch the key or key to display the setting screen of the
desired paper tray.

Note: To automatically switch to a tray with the same size and type of

paper (if there is one) in the event that the paper tray runs out of
paper, display the last screen with the key and select [AUTO
TRAY SWITCHING].

5) Touch the [TYPE/SIZE] key.

6) Select the type of paper that was loaded in the tray.
Example: The paper type of tray 2 is selected

Touch the desired paper type to select it.
The paper size setting screen will appear.

PAPER TRAY

SETTINGS

TA

PRINTER

CONDITION

TRAY SETTINGS

PAPER TRAY SETTINGS

CUSTOM SETTINGS

1/4

PLAIN / A4

OK

PRINT

PAPER TRAY SETTINGS

TYPE / SIZE

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TRAY 1

FAX

I-FAX

COPY

DOC.

FILING

FIXED PAPER SIDE

DISABLE DUPLEX

DISABLE STAPLE

DISABLE PUNCH

TYPE / SIZE

TRAY 2

PER TRAY SETTINGS

PRINT

COPY

I-FAX

DOC.

FILING

FAX

PLAIN / A4

CANCEL

1/2

PLAIN

RECYCLED

PRE-PRINTED PRE-PUNCHED

LETTER HEAD

COLOUR

HEAVY PAPER

ENVELOPE

LABELS

TRANSPARENCY

TRAY 2 TYPE/SIZE SETTING

SELECT THE PAPER TYPE.

CUSTOM SETTINGS

1/2

AR-D29 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE

7 – 1

[7] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE

A. MAJOR PARTS AND SIGNAL FUNCTIONS

Code Name Function R e mark
MCDRS MP door open / close sensor MP left door open / close detection
Control PWB Control PWB Communication with the machine,

machine operation control
MCSPD MP tray remaining paper quantity sensor MP tray remaining paper quantity detection
MCLUD MP tray upper limit sensor MP tray upper limit detection
MDSS1 MP tray rear edge sensor 1 MP tray rear edge size detection In MP tray rear edge size PWB
MCSS2 MP tray rear edge sensor 2 MP tray rear edge size detection In MP tray rear edge size PWB
MCSS3 MP tray rear edge sensor 3 MP tray rear edge size detection In MP tray rear edge size PWB
MCSS4 MP tray rear edge sensor 4 MP tray rear edge size detection In MP tray rear edge size PWB
MCPED MP tray paper empty sens or MP tray paper empty detection
MCPPD MP transport sensor Detection of paper on the path
MCPWS MP tray width sensor MP tray paper width detection Slide volume
MP tray rear

edge size PWB

MP tray rear edge size PWB MP tray rear edge size detection

MCFCL Multi-purpose tray transport clutch Multi-purpose tray transport clutch
MCLUM Multi-purpose tray lift-up motor Multi-purpose tray lift-up
MCPCL Multi-purpose paper feed clutch Clutch for paper feed from Multi-purpose tray
MCM Multi-purpose tray transport motor Multi-purpose tray paper transport

MCM

MCM

MCM

MCDRS

MCSPD

MCSPD

MCSPD

MCLUD

MCPED

MCSS2

MCSS4

MCSS1

MCSS3

MCSS3

MCSS3

MCPPD

MCPWS

MCPWS

MCPWS

MCLUM

MCLUM

MCLUM

MCFCL

MCFCL

MCFCL

MCPCL

MCPCL

MCPCL

MPT LD PWB

MPT PWB

12

4

71151036192

8

+5V

MCPWS

+5V

MCPPD

+5V

CN-E

+5V

VAREF

MCPED

N.C.

MCPWS2

MCLUD

14

13

+5V

MCDRS

MCSPD

PHDR-14VS-1

3

1
2

5

MCSS2

8

MCSS1

6

4

7

9
10

GND2

GND2

GND2

CN-F

MCSS3
MCSS41112

GND2
GND2
GND2

GND2
GND2

PHDR-12VS-1

24V

1

MCLUM/

2

PHR-2

MCPCL/

+24V

MCFCL/

+24V

3

1

MCM/

GND1

+24V

MCM-T

2

5

4

MCMCLK/

6
7
8
9

PHR-9

11
22

11
22

SMR-02V-B

SMR-02V-NSMP-02V-NC

SMP-02V-BC

SRA-21T-4

MCLUM/

24V

MCSS2
MCSS3
MCSS4

N.C.

MCSS1

GND2

PHR-6

PHR-2

5

2

6

4

3

1

MCMCLK/

MCM/

4

GND1

3

1

MCM-T

5

+24V

2

PHR-5

13

14

17

18

15

16

18

15

13

16

17

14

SMP-03V-BC SMR-03V-B

GND2

1

MCLUD

MCPPD

2

2

+5V

3

+5V

3

GND2

1

1
2
3 GND2

MCSPD

+5V

2

1

CN-D

CN-A

8

4

5

8

696

9

7

5

4

7

SMR-18V-BSMP-18V-BC

3
212

3

1

GND23

GND23

MCPED

+5V

1

MCDRS

1

2

+5V

2

3T

MCPWS2

MCPWS

VAREF

2T
1T

AR-D29 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE

7 – 2

B. MAINTENANCE LIST

(1) MAINTENANCE LIST

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1:Replacement reference: Use the counter value of each paper feed port as the replacement reference.

Paper feed section pickup roller, paper feed roller: 100K or 1 year

u

Check (Clean, replace, or adjust as necessary.)

F

Clean

b

Replace

v

Adjust , Lubricate

k

Move position

Unit name

No.

Part name

When

calling

100K 200K 300K 400K Remark

Paper feed separation section 1 Paper feed rollers

uuuuu*

1

Transport section 2 Transport rollers

u

FFFF

Drive section 3 Gears

u

,,,,(Specified position)

4Belts

uuuuu

Other 5 Sensors

uuuuu

4

5

5

1

3

5

1

5

2

4