SHARP AR-DU3, AR-DU4 Service Manual
AR-TE3
AR-DU3 |
AR-DU4 |
CODE : 00ZARDU3//A1E
LASER PRINTER OPTIONS
AUTO DUPLEX MODULE
MODEL
AR-DU3 AR-DU4 AR-TE3
CONTENTS
[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] MACHINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[7] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
[9] BLOCK DIAGRAM, WIRING DIAGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
[10] OTHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
Parts marked with “
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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 SHARP CORPORATION after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
[1] PRODUCT OUTLINE
This unit is installed to the following machines to serve as a duplex module.
The AR-DU3 is equipped with the duplex feature only, and the AR-DU4 is additionally equipped with the manual paper feed feature. AR-DU3 models is equipped with the paper exit port, which allows installation of the optional paper exit tray, the AR-TE3. (AR-DU4 standard)
Applicable models |
AR-P350 / P450, AR-M350 / M450 |
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DM-3500 / 3501 / 4500 / 4501, DM-3551 / 4551 |
[2] CONFIGURATION
1.To use this unit, one of the multi purpose paper feed tray (AR-MU1), the 3-stage paper feed desk (AR-D13), and the large capacity paper feed desk (AR-D14) should be installed in advance.
2.When the saddle finisher (AR-FN7) is installed, the duplex module with the manual paper feed feature (AR-DU4) cannot be installed.
3.When the saddle finisher (AR-FN7) is installed, the paper exit tray (AR-TE3) cannot be installed.
AR-TE3 (or packed item) Simultaneous installation allowed
AR-EF1/EF2 |
AR-FN6 |
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AR-TE4 |
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AR-FN7 |
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AR-MU1 |
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AR-DC1 |
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AR-D14 |
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Related to paper feed unit |
B/W scanner module/DSPF |
Scanner rack |
Multi purpose draw er |
Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper dr awer |
Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet Duplex module/bypass tr ay |
Duplex module Saddle stitch finisher Finisher Mail-bin stacker |
Exit tray |
Upper exit tray extension |
Punch unit Multi-function controller board Print server card PS3 expansion kit |
Network scanner expansion kit |
Facsimile expansion kit |
Fax memory (8 MB) |
Power supply unit |
Hard disk drive |
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Duplex module/bypass tray |
AR-DU4 |
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Duplex module |
AR-DU3 |
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AR-DU3/DU4/TE3 PRODUCT OUTLINE, CONFIGURATION-1
[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. AR-DU3/AR-DU4
A.Basic
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Type |
Automatic duplex unit |
Automatic duplex unit |
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with exit tray |
equipped with multi- |
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bypass tray and exit |
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tray |
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Transport speed |
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To support 35-45 |
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sheet/minute |
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Transport alignment |
Center alignment |
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Power consumption |
Less than about 25W |
Less than about 46.6W |
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Power source |
Supplied from main unit |
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External |
75x411.5x416 (mm) |
451x438.5x416 (mm) |
dimensions(WxDxH)* |
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Occupied |
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dimensions(WxD) |
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Weight |
Approx. 5kg |
Approx. 7.5kg |
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DV4: When the tray is extended fully.
DU3: The AR-TE3 is not installed.
B.Duplex part
Method |
Non-stack method |
Paper size |
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R |
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11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13", 8.5"x11", |
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8.5"x11"R, 5.5"x8.5"R |
Media for paper transfer |
Plain 60-105g/m² / 15-28lbs |
C.Exit tray (AR-TE3, AR-DU4)
Output paper capacity |
100 sheets (A4/8.5"x11" 80g/m²) |
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Output paper delivery |
Face-down |
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Output paper size |
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R |
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Executive |
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Media for paper output |
Plain paper |
60-105g/m² / |
16-28lbs |
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Heavy paper |
106-205g/m² |
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Transparency film |
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Remaining paper |
Not provided |
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detection |
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Exit tray full detection |
Not provided |
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D.Multi-bypass tray part (AR-DU4 only)
Paper size |
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R |
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8.5"x11"R, 5.5"x8.5"R, |
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Executive, Japanese p/c |
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Media available for paper |
Tracing paper |
52-59g/m² / 14 ~ 15lbs |
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feeding |
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(only single feed) |
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Plain paper |
60-128g/m² / 16 ~ 34lbs |
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Indea paper |
176g/m² |
/ 47lbs |
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Cover paper |
205g/m² |
/ 54 ~ 55lbs |
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Paper capacity |
Overseas:100 sheets |
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(standard paper:80g/m²) |
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Post card: 20 sheets |
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Transparency film: 20 sheets |
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Plain, recycled, pre-printed, pre-punched, |
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Paper size detection |
Automatic-AB |
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, |
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(200V system) |
8.5" ~ 13", A5R |
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Automatic-inch |
11"x17", 8.5"x14", |
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(100V system) |
8.5"x13", 8.5"x11", |
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Manual |
Post card |
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Detection ignoring setting |
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Remaining paper detection |
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AR-DU3/DU4/TE3 SPECIFICATIONS-1
[4] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1.AR-DU3
<Before installation>
•For installing AR-DU3, an optional desk (multi purpose drawer, stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer or stand/MPD & 2000 sheet drawer) must have been installed.
•Ensure that the front mounting plates and the rear mounting plates included with the optional stand/paper drawer are securely attached.
1)Turn off the main switch of the main unit of the printer.
Turn the main switch located on the front side of the main unit of the printer to the "OFF" position.
Then, remove the power plug of the main unit of the printer from the outlet.
"OFF"
2)Remove the left side cover of the main unit of the printer.
Unlock the lock release lever of the main unit of the printer and then pull out the left door.
Slide the two upper covers up to remove them. Remove the lower cover by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver at three locations ( 
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Then, close the left door.
Top covers
Left door
Lower cover
Lock release lever
3) Attach the duplex module to the main unit of the printer.
<1>Hang the hooks located at the upper part of the duplex module on the openings of the left door of the main unit of the printer.
<2>Push the lower part of the duplex module to insert the positioning bosses securely into the main unit of the printer.
<3>Tighten the two screws built in the duplex module.
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Positioning boss
Duplex module Positioning boss
4) Connect the harness to the main unit of the printer.
<1>Remove the screw that fixes the harness cover of the main unit of the printer and then slide the harness cover up to remove it.
Screw
Harness cover
<2>Process the harness cover as shown in the illustration.
Harness cover
Cut out.
<3>Connect the connector of the relay harness of the duplex module to the white connector of the PCU PWB of the main unit of the printer.
<4>Insert the two snap bands to the locations shown in the illustration and fix them.
<5>Use the screw packed together to fix the earth harness.
White connector
PCU PWB
Relay harness
connector
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Screw
Ground harness
<6>Reattach the harness cover to its original position and fix it with the removed screw.
Harness cover
Screw
Relay harness
AR-DU3/DU4/TE3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION-1
2.AR-DU4
<Before installation>
•For installing AR-DU4, an optional desk (multi purpose drawer, stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer or stand/MPD & 2000 sheet drawer) must have been installed.
•Ensure that the front mounting plates and the rear mounting plates included with the optional stand/paper drawer are securely attached.
Parts included
Exit tray
1)Turn off the main switch of the main unit of the printer.
Turn the main switch located on the front side of the main unit of the printer to the "OFF" position.
Then, remove the power plug of the main unit of the printer from the outlet.
"OFF" 
2)Remove the left side cover of the main unit of the printer.
Unlock the lock release lever of the main unit of the printer and then pull out the left door.
Slide the two upper covers up to remove them. Remove the lower
cover by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver at three locations ( 
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Then, close the left door.
Top covers
Left door
Lower cover
Lock release lever
3) Attach the duplex module to the main unit of the printer.
<1>Hang the hooks located at the upper part of the duplex module on the openings of the left door of the main unit of the printer.
<2>Push the lower part of the duplex module to insert the positioning bosses securely into the main unit of the printer.
<3>Tighten the two screws built in the duplex module.
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4) Connect the harness to the main unit of the printer.
<1>Remove the screw that fixes the harness cover of the main unit of the printer and then slide the harness cover up to remove it.
Screw
Harness cover
<2>Process the harness cover as shown in the illustration.
Harness cover
Cut out.
<3>Connect the connector of the relay harness of the duplex module to the white connector of the PCU PWB of the main unit of the printer.
<4>Insert the two snap bands to the locations shown in the illustration and fix them.
<5>Use the screw packed together to fix the earth harness.
White connector
PCU PWB
Relay harness
connector
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Screw
<6>Reattach the harness cover to its original position and fix it with the removed screw.
Harness cover
Screw
Relay harness
5) Attach the exit tray.
6) Adjust the position of the paper guides of the bypass tray. Refer to "Adjustments" described later.
AR-DU3/DU4/TE3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION-2
[5] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
A. External view
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Paper exit tray (AR-TE3, AR-DU4 standard) |
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Manual paper feed tray (AR-DU4 only) |
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Paper feed module side cover |
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Manual paper fed extension tray |
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B. Internal structure
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Paper exit section |
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Transports section |
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Manual paper feed section |
AR-DU3/DU4/TE3 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES-1
C. Motor, clutch, solenoid
4.DGS/
1.SPM_HI
2.SPM_LO
7. MSS
3. ADUFM/
5.MPFC
6.MPFS
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SPM_HI |
Upper transport motor |
Upper section paper transport |
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SPM_LO |
Lower transport motor |
Lower section paper transport |
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ADUFM/ |
Cooling fan motor |
Cooling the ADU |
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DGS/ |
Gate solenoid upper |
Gate select in duplex copy, paper exit |
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MPFC |
Manual paper feed clutch |
Paper feed clutch from the manual paper feed tray |
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MPFS |
Manual paper feed solenoid |
Paper feed solenoid from the manual paper feed tray |
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MSS |
Shutter solenoid |
Shutter open/close in manual paper feed |
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D. PWB, sensor
4. APIND
3. DSW-D
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11. MPLS2
10. MPLS1
2. APOD
5. APPD1
6. APPD2
7. MPED
9. MPWS
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ADJ drive PWB |
ADU drive PWB |
Communication with the machine, ADU drive, control |
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APOD |
ADJ paper exit sensor |
Paper exit detection |
L : Paper loaded |
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DSW-D |
ADU door sensor |
Door open detection |
L : Open |
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APND |
ADU paper entry sensor |
Paper feed detection |
L : Paper loaded |
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APPD1 |
ADU transport sensor 1 |
Paper transport detection |
L : Paper loaded |
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APPD2 |
ADU transport sensor 2 |
Paper transport detection |
L : Paper loaded |
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MPED |
Manual feed paper sensor |
Manual feed tray paper empty detection |
L : Paper loaded |
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MPLD1 |
Manual feed paper length sensor |
Manual feed tray paper length detection |
H : Paper loaded |
AR-DU4 only |
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MPWS |
Manual feed paper width sensor |
Manual feed tray paper width detection |
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MPLS1 |
Tray pull-out sensor |
Manual feed extension tray pull-out detection |
H: Pulled out |
AR-DU4 only |
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MPLS2 |
Tray installation sensor |
Manual feed extension tray installation detection |
H: Pushed in |
AR-DU4 only |
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AR-DU3/DU4/TE3 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES-2
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