
AR-EB3
CODE: 00ZAREB3/A1E
DIGITAL COPIER OPTION
ELECTRONIC
SORTING KIT
MODEL AR-EB3
CONTENTS
[ 1 ] PRODUCT OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 2 ] SYSTEM DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 3 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 4 ] INSTALLING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
[ 5 ] LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
[ 6 ] 2 IN 1/4 IN 1 COPY REDUCTION RATIO . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[ 7 ] ELECTRIC CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[ 8 ] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
Parts marked w ith “ ” is important fo r maintaining the safe ty of the set. Be sure to replace these par ts with specified
ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
This document has been published to be used
SHARP CORPORATION
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.

AR-EB3
[1] PRODUCT OUTLINE
This unit is attached to a digital copier to provide the following digital
functions.
● Two or more sheets of document are copied and sorted. (Sort copy)
● Two or more copies of one page are sorted and discharged. (Group
copy)
● Images of two or four pages are assigned and copied on one sheet.
(2 in 1/4 in 1 copy)
● Copy is made with a binding margin (about 9 mm). (Binding margin
copy)
● Edges of document are erased. (Edge erase copy)
● Center of document are erased. (Center erase copy)
● Images are rotated 90 degrees and copied. (Rotation copy)
[2] SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SPF or RSPF
(Standard or option)
Electronic sorting
PWB
AR-EB3
Digital copier
(Main body Flash ROM version 4.00 or later)
Note: To attach this unit to a digital copier, an automatic (duplex)
document feeder must be installed to the copier.
If not, Sort/Group, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1 copy not available.
[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic specifications
Electronic sort
capacity
Installing system Stored in the machine.
Function
∗ Standard document: ITU-T chart #3 or #4
2. Expanded memory
A. Cases where memory expansion is required:
● When copying documents (such as photo, etc.) which occupy a large
memory size.
● When the memory full state occurs frequently.
B. Expanded SIMM (Recommendable)
● The following items (SIMM) are recommendable for expansion of this
unit’s memory.
Company Part No. Capacity Note
Merco
Adtec AD-32M72E 32 MB
I.O. Data EDO326-16M 16 MB Use 1 set (= 2 pcs.).
A4 standard documents 60 sheets (RSPF
capacity 30 × 2 side)
Sorting
Electronic
sort (With
standard
memory)
Rotation
copy
2 in 1/4 in 1
Edge erase
Center
erase
Binding
margin
PM-SE16MS 16 MB
PM-SE32MS 32 MB
function:
Grouping
function:
If there is paper of the same size
with the document, images re rotated
to make copy on the paper even
though the set direction is different.
Documents of 2 pages or 4 pages
are concentrated and copied on one
paper. Solid lines to divide each
page can be copied. (User selection)
Edge images around the document
are erased and copy is made.
(0-20 mm adjustable)
The center image of the set
document is erased and copied.
(0-20 mm adjustable)
A binding margin is made on the
edge of the set document.
(9 mm fixed)
Max. 60 sheets of A4
standard documents are
read and offset
discharged by the shifter
function
(depending on the model).
C. Expanded SIMM specifications
● If the recommendable SIMM is not available, use a SIMM which has
the following specifications.
● Note that some products (makers) which meet the following
specifications may not be used.
Pin Type Parity Capacity
72 pin EDO No 16 MB/32 MB
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AR-EB3
[4] INSTALLING PROCEDURE
1. Electronic sorting PWB installation
Before installation, be sure to disconnect the power plug form the
power outlet.
(Parts included with the electronic sorting kit)
Electronic sorting PWB
2) Remove the shielding plate from the copier.
(If the ground plate has been attached, remove the shielding plate.)
● Remove screws and then remove the ground plate.
Screws (M3 x 6), 7pcs.
1) Remove the rear cabinet from the copier.
● Remove the platen cover.
● Remove screws and then remove the rear cabinet.
● If the SPF is installed, loosen cross-shaped recess screws of the
relay harness and remove the harness form the copier.
∗ If a open/close detection is attached, be careful not to break the
actuator.
Installation manual
● Remove screws and then remove the shielding plate.
3) Attach the electronic sorting PWB.
● Connect the connector to the copier and attach the PWB with the
supplied screws.
At this time, take care not to damage the harness on the rear
side of the PWB.
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