Sharp AR-F15, AR-PN4, AR-F16 Service Manual
SERVICE MANUAL
CODE: 00ZARF16//A2E
DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER/
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPTION
FINISHER/PUNCH MODULE
AR-F15
AR-F16
AR-F15
AR-F16
AR-PN4
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCH UNIT BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
CHAPTER 4 PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION) BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
MODEL
AR-PN4
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
NOTE: This manual is based on the AR-F11/F12/PN3 manuals.
The sections marked with or are different sections from the
AR-F11/F12/PN3 manuals.
Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with
specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
F15/F16
PN4
SHARP CORPORATION
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
General Precautions for Installation/Servicing/Maintenance for the Finisher
AR-F15/F16, Hole punch unit AR-PN4
The installation and service should be done by a qualified service technician.
1.
When installing the Finisher AR-F15/F16, Hole punch unit AR-PN4 to the Plain Paper Copier,
be sure to follow the instructions described in the “Unpacking/Set-Up Procedure for the
AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4” booklet which comes with each unit of the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4.
2. The AR-F15/F16, AR-PN4 should be installed by an authorized/qualified person.
3. Before starting installation, servicing or maintenance work, be sure to turn off and
unplug the copier first.
4. When selecting the installation site, avoid placing the AR-F15/F16 and copier on different levels or inclined floors.
5. When servicing or maintaining the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4, be careful about the rotating
or operation sections such as gears, pulleys, sprockets, cams, belts, etc.
6.
When parts are disassembled, reassembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise noted in this manual or other related materials. Be careful not to reassemble small
parts such as screws, washers, pins, E-rings, toothed washers to the wrong places.
7. Basically, the machine should not be operated with any parts removed or disassembled.
8.
Delicate parts for preventing safety hazard problems (such as breakers,
thermofuses, fuses, door switches, sensors, etc. if any) should be handled/installed/
adjusted correctly.
9. Use suitable measuring instruments and tools.
10. During servicing or maintenance work, be sure to check the serial No. plate and other
cautionary labels (if any) to see if they are clean and firmly fixed. If not, take appropriate actions.
11. The PC board must be stored in an anti-electrostatic bag and handled carefully using
a wristband, because the ICs on it may be damaged due to static electricity. Before
using the wrist band, pull out the power cord plug of the copier and make sure that
there is no uninsulated charged objects in the vicinity.
12. For the recovery and disposal of used AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4s, consumable parts, packing materials, used batteries, and RAM-ICs including lithium batteries, it is recommended that the relevant local regulations/rules.
13. After completing installation, servicing and maintenance of the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4,
return the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4 to its original state, and check operation.
14. When you move the finisher, do not move it in the direction of the arrow as shown in
the figure below otherwise it might fall down.
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INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual contains basic data and figures for the Finisher (AR-F15)/Saddle
Finisher (AR-F16) needed to service the machine in the field.
This manual comprises the following chapters:
Chapter 1 “General Description” introduces the finisher’s features, specifications, and
names of parts, and shows how to operate the finisher.
Chapter 2 “Finisher Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation used for
the finisher mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains the timing at
which these systems are operated.
Chapter 3 “Saddle Finisher Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation
used for the saddle stitch unit’s mechanical and electrical systems. It also
explains the timing at which these systems are operated.
Chapter 4 “Puncher (option) Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation
used for the puncher unit’s mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains
the timing at which these systems are operated.
Chapter 5 “Mechanical System” discusses how the finisher is constructed mechanically,
and shows how it may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted.
Chapter 6 “Maintenance and Inspection” provides tables of periodically replaced parts
and consumables and durables, together with a scheduled servicing chart.
Chapter 7 “Troubleshooting” shows how to troubleshoot possible faults and gives electri-
cal parts arrangement diagrams, LED/check pin diagrams by PCB, and self
diagnosis tables.
“Appendix” contains diagrams showing tables of signals, overall circuit diagrams and tables of solvents/oils.
Descriptions regarding installation are not mentioned in this Service Manual as the
Finisher (AR-F15)/Saddle Finisher (AR-F16)’s packing boxes contain Installation Procedures.
The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for product improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be communicated in the form
of Service Information bulletins.
All service persons are expected to have a good understanding of the contents of this
Service Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins, and be able to identify and
isolate faults in the machine.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
I. FEATURES ..................................1-1
II. SPECIFICATIONS .......................1-2
A. Finisher specifications
(AR-F15/F16) ...........................1-2
B. Punch unit specifications
(AR-PN4)..................................1-8
C. Engine specification
(AR-F15/F16/PN4) .................. 1-9
D. Cross Section......................... 1-11
III. Using the Machine.....................1-14
A. Removing Paper Jams from the
Finisher Unit ...........................1-14
B. Supplying the Finisher Unit with
Staples ...................................1-15
C. Removing Staple Jams from the
Finisher Unit ...........................1-17
D. Removing Paper Jams from the
Saddle Stitch Unit
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-18
E. Supplying the Saddle Stitch
Unit with Staples
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-20
F. Removing Staple Jams from the
Saddle Stitch Unit
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-21
G. Removing Paper Jams from the
Puncher Unit (option) .............1-23
H. Removing Punched Scrap from
the Puncher Unit (option) .......1-25
IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE
USER ........................................1-26
A. Maintenance by the User .......1-26
I. BASIC OPERATION ....................2-1
A. Outline......................................2-1
B. Outline of Electrical Circuitry .... 2-2
C. Inputs to and Outputs from the
Finisher Controller PCB ...........2-4
II. FEED/DRIVE SYSTEM .............2-10
A. Outline....................................2-10
B. Type of Delivery Paths............2-15
C. Feeding and Delivering ..........2-18
D. Job Offset...............................2-21
E. Staple Operation ....................2-24
F. Stapler Unit ............................ 2-32
G. Tray Operation ........................ 2-38
H. Detecting the Height of
Stack on the Tray ....................2-40
I. Shutter Operation...................2-42
J. Buffer Path Operation............. 2-46
K. Detecting Jams ......................2-51
III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM.......2-56
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION
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I. BASIC OPERATION ....................3-1
A. Outline ...................................... 3-1
B. Electrical Circuitry ....................3-2
C. Inputs to and Outputs from the
Saddle Stitch Controller PCB ...3-3
II. FEEDING/DRIVE SYSTEM ......... 3-8
A. Outline ...................................... 3-8
III. PAPER OUTPUT
MECHANISM.............................3-14
A. Outline .................................... 3-14
B. Controlling the Inlet
Flappers .................................3-17
C. Controlling the Movement of
Sheets .................................... 3-21
D. Aligning the Sheets ................3-23
E. Controlling the Phase of the
Crescent Roller ......................3-26
IV. STITCHING SYSTEM ............... 3-28
V. FOLDING/DELIVERY
SYSTEM....................................3-31
VI. CHECKING FOR A JAM ...........3-38
VII. POWER SUPPLY ......................3-43
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCH UNIT
BASIC OPERATION
I. BASIC OPERATION ....................4-1
A. Outline...................................... 4-1
B. Inputs to and Outputs from
Punch Driver PCB ....................4-2
II. PUNCH OPERATION ..................4-5
A. Outline......................................4-5
B. PUNCH OPERATION...............4-7
C. Horizontal Registration
Operation ...............................4-11
III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM.......4-14
CHAPTER 4 PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION)
BASIC OPERATION
CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION
I. FINISHER UNIT ..........................5-1
A. Externals and Controls............. 5-1
B. FEEDING SYSTEM .................5-9
C. PCBs ...................................... 5-15
II. SADDLE STITCH UNIT .............5-16
A. Externals and Controls........... 5-16
B. SADDLE UNIT .......................5-19
C. PCBs ...................................... 5-29
D. Accessory ..............................5-30
III. PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION) ...... 5-31
A. Externals and Controls ...........5-31
B. Puncher Driver System ..........5-32
C. PCBs......................................5-43
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I. PERIODICALLY REPLACED
PARTS .........................................6-1
A. Finisher Unit .............................6-1
B. Saddle Stitch Unit ....................6-1
C. Puncher Unit (option) ............... 6-1
II. CONSUMABLES AND
DURABLES .................................6-2
A. Finisher Unit .............................6-2
III. Consumable parts replacement
procedures ..................................6-3
A. Paddle replacement .................6-3
B. Knurled belt replacement .........6-4
IV. PERIODICAL SERVICING ........6-10
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING
I. ADJUSTMENTS ..........................7-1
A. Electrical System
(finisher unit) ............................ 7-1
B. Electrical System
(saddle stitch unit) ....................7-5
C. Electrical System
(puncher unit (option)) .............. 7-7
II. ARRANGEMENT OF
ELECTRICAL PARTS .................. 7-9
A. Finisher Unit .............................7-9
B. Saddle Stitch Unit ..................7-16
C. Puncher Unit (option) ............. 7-22
D. Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)
and Check Pins by PCB .........7-26
III. TROUBLESHOOTING...............7-28
A. Finisher Unit ...........................7-28
B. Saddle Stitch Unit ..................7-38
C. Puncher Unit (option) .............7-45
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
APPENDIX
A. FINISHER UNIT GENERAL
TIMING CHART.......................... A-1
B. SADDLE STITCH UNIT
GENERAL TIMING CHART........ A-2
C. PUNCHER UNIT (option)
GENERAL TIMING CHART........ A-3
D. SIGNAL AND
ABBREVIATIONS ....................... A-4
E. ACTUAL WIRING CHART .......... A-6
F. SOLVENTS AND OILS ............. A-13
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
I. FEATURES ..................................1-1
II. SPECIFICATIONS .......................1-2
A. Finisher specifications
(AR-F15/F16) ............................. 1-2
B.Punch unit specifications
(AR-PN4) ...................................1-8
C. Engine specification
(AR-F15/F16/PN4) .................... 1-9
D. Cross Section ..........................1-11
III. Using the Machine.....................1-14
A. Removing Paper Jams from the
Finisher Unit............................. 1-14
B. Supplying the Finisher Unit with
Staples ..................................... 1-15
C. Removing Staple Jams from the
Finisher Unit............................. 1-17
D. Removing Paper Jams from the
Saddle Stitch Unit
(Saddle Finisher) ..................... 1-18
E. Supplying the Saddle Stitch
Unit with Staples
(Saddle Finisher) ..................... 1-20
F. Removing Staple Jams from the
Saddle Stitch Unit
(Saddle Finisher) ..................... 1-21
G. Removing Paper Jams from the
Puncher Unit (option) ............... 1-23
H. Removing Punched Scrap from
the Puncher Unit (option) ......... 1-25
IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE
USER ........................................1-26
A. Maintenance by the User ......... 1-26
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I. FEATURES
1. Accommodates large quantities of sheets
• Normally, the finisher holds a stack of sheets 250 mm in height in its two bins (small-size
paper: equivalent to 2000 sheets)/140 mm in height (large-size paper: equivalent to 1000
sheets)
2. Has high paper transportation performance
• The finisher is capable of handling papers between 60 and 256 gm/m².
3. Offers a job offset function
• The finisher has a job offset function for sorting non-stapled stacks of copies.
4. Offers four types of auto stapling
• The finisher offers a choice of four stapling modes (1-point stapling at rear, diagonal stapling at front, diagonal stapling at rear, 2-point stapling).
5. Uses a buffer roller
• The use of a buffer roller enables the finisher to accept copies without interruption from
the host machine even during stapling or offset operation.
6. Has a saddle stitch function (Saddle Finisher AR-F16)
• The finisher can staple along the center of paper and fold it in two (up to 15 sheets).
7. Offers a punch function (option)
• The use of the puncher unit enables the finisher to punch sheets for binders before they are
output. (The puncher unit is capable of handling papers between 60 and 256 gm/m². It cannot handle special paper, postcards and transparencies.)
8. Insert function (option)
• Enable the use of special type of paper and printed paper in addition to the staple sorting or
the hole punching mode (Available when the optional staple sorting and the hole punching
mode units are installed.) This paper is not run through fuser (heat).
ITEM MODEL NOTE
Finisher
AR-F15
AR-F16 Saddle stitch finisher
Punch unit
AR-PN4A 2 holes (φ6.5) Europe
AR-PN4B 2 holes/3 holes automatic selection(φ8.0) North America
AR-PN4C 4 holes (φ6.5) (80mm pitch) France
AR-PN4D 4 holes (φ6.5) (70, 21mm pitch) Sweden
7 Stapler for Finisher
5000 staples
Staple cartridge x3
5000 x 3 SF-SC11 20
Cartridge for AR-F15/16
Common with S55,S55N,FN8/9
8 Stapler for Saddle
Stitch 2000 staples
Staple cartridge x3
2000 x 3 AR-SC3 40
For AR-F16 (Saddle Stitch Finisher)
Common with FN9
F15/F16
PN4
F15/F16
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II. SPECIFICATIONS
A. Finisher specifications (AR-F15/F16)
1. Finisher (AR-F15)
(1) Stack section
Type Floor installation
Stacking method Upper/Lower tray: Ascent/descent type offset tray
Transport speed 55 to 70 sheet/minute
Tray type Upper/Lower Tray Ascent/descent type offset tray
Output paper size AB series A4, B5, A5R, 16K, A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR
Inch series 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,
8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R
Paper weight Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m
2
Thick paper: 106 to 256 g/m
2
Paper transport
reference
Center reference
Mode type Non-staple, staple
Offset paper size A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
Offset volume 30mm
Stacking performance Non-offset In horizontal direction: max. 30mm
In vertical direction: max. 50mm
(In the non-staple mode on the offset tray)
Offset In horizontal direction:
15mm or less for a same set,
15mm or more between different sets
Matching Max. deviation width 2.5mm
Output paper capacity <Tray1 / Tray2>
Non-staple:
2000 sheets (250mm ± 7mm)
A4, B5, A5R, 16K, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R: 80g/m
2
1000 sheets (140mm ± 7mm)
A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,
8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R: 80g/m
2
Stacking limit:
Tray1: Stack capacity from Tray1 & Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets
Tray2: Stack capacity from Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets
Staple:
110mm ± 7mm or 750 sheets or 100 sets
A4, B5, 8.5 x 11, 16K (S size)
74mm ± 7mm or 500 sheets or 100 sets
A3, B4, A4R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R, 8K (L size)
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(2) Staple section
Height of mixed load When power is turned
on. (When there is
paper on the tray.)
29mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 150 sheets/50 sets
Size mixed load
(No bind, mixed load)
74mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 500 sheets
Staple mixed load
(Bind, mixed load)
74mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 500 sheets/100 sets
Mode mixed load
(No bind / Bind,
Mixed load)
29mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 150 sheets
Paper detection Available
Reliability MCBJ: Based on the main unit
MCBF: Based on the main unit
Life Based on the main unit
Dimensions (W) 785 x (D) 630 x (H) 1150mm
Occupied dimensions 1165 x 630mm (shifted 380mm for removal of misfed paper)
Weight 51Kg
Power source Supplied from main unit (DC24V, 3.0A)
Power consumption 72W
Paper size to be
stapled
One-point staple in the
front (Slant staple)
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
One-pint staple at the
back (Slant staple)
A3, B4, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11
One-pint staple at the
back
A4R, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R
Two-point staple A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
Stapling capacity S size: 50 sheets
L size: 30 sheets
Mixed stapling: 30 sheets
Max.: 2 sheets of 256g/ m²
paper + 48 sheets of 80g/ m² paper
Staple load system Staple cartridge (5,000 staples)
Staple empty detection Available
Manual stapling Not available
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(Stapling position)
Staple in the front
* Stapling position when viewed with the
copy surface up
One-point staple at the back
One-point staple in the front (Slant staple)
Two-point staple
4.4 ± 2.5 mm
4.4 ± 2.5 mm
Paper transport
direction
(30˚)
Paper width
A
A4 Long 204.0
LG Long, LT Long 210.0
(6.0 ± 2.5 mm)
5.0 ± 2.5 mm
Paper transport direction
Paper width
A
A
A3 Long, A4 Short 291.0
B4 Long, B5 Short 251.0
LD Long, LT Short 273.5
(6.0 ± 2.5mm)
4.0 ± 2.5 mm
Paper transport direction
Paper width
(30˚)
A
AB
A3 / A4 83 ± 4 203 ± 4
B4 / B5 63 ± 4 183 ± 4
LD / LT 74 ± 4 194 ± 4
A4R 62.5 ± 4 138.5 ± 4
LT-R / LG 62.5 ± 4 144.5 ± 4
8K / 16K
69.5 ± 4 189.5 ± 4
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Paper transport
direction
5.0 ± 4 mm
Paper width
B
A
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2. Saddle stitch finisher (AR-F16)
(1) Stack section
Type Floor installation
Stacking method Upper/Lower tray: Ascent/descent type offset tray
Transport speed 55 to 70 sheets/minute
Tray type Upper/Middle Tray Ascent/descent type offset tray
Lower Tray Book tray for saddle stitch
Output paper size AB series A4, B5, A5R, 16K, A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR
Inch series 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,
8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R
Paper weight Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m
2
Thick paper: 106 to 256 g/m
2
Paper transport
reference
Center reference
Mode type Non-staple, staple
Offset paper size A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
Offset volume 30mm
Stacking performance Non-offset In horizontal direction: max. 30mm
In vertical direction: max. 50mm
(In the non-staple mode on the offset tray)
Offset In horizontal direction:
15mm or less for a same set,
15mm or more between different sets
Matching Max. deviation width 2.5mm
Output paper capacity
<Tray1 / Tray2>
Non-staple:
Equivalent to 2000 sheets (250mm ± 7mm)
A4, B5, A5R, 16K, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R: 80g/m
2
Equivalent to 1000 sheets (140mm ± 7mm)
A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,
8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R: 80g/m
2
Stacking limit:
Tray1: Stack capacity from Tray1 & Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets
Tray2: Stack capacity from Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets
Staple:
110mm ± 7mm or equivalent to 750 sheets or 100 sets
A4, B5, 8.5 x 11, 16K
74mm ± 7mm or equivalent to 500 sheets or 100 sets
A3, B4, A4R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R, 8K
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(2) Staple section
(3) Saddle stitch section (Non-printed area in the center of paper)
Height of mixed load When power is turned on29mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 150 sheets/50 sets
Size mixed load
(No bind, mixed load)
74mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 500 sheets
Staple mixed load
(Bind, mixed load)
74mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 500 sheets/100 sets
Mode mixed load
(No bind / Bind,
Mixed load)
29mm ± 7mm
Equivalent to 150 sheets
Paper detection Available
Reliability MCBJ: Based on the main unit
MCBF: Based on the main unit
Life Based on the main unit
Dimensions (W) 785 x (D) 630 x (H) 1150mm
Occupied dimensions 1165 x 630mm (shifted 380mm for removal of misfed paper)
Weight Saddle available: 71Kg
Power source Supplied from main unit (DC24V, 3.0A)
Power consumption 72W
Paper size to be
stapled
One-point staple in the
front (Slant staple)
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
One-point staple at the
back (Slant staple)
A3, B4, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11
One-point staple at the
back
A4R, 8.5x14, 8.5x13, 8.5x11R
Two-point staple A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
Number of sheets
stapled
S size: 50 sheets
L size: 30 sheets
Mixed stapling: 30 sheets
Max.: 2 sheets of 256g/ m² paper + 48 sheets of 80g/ m² paper
Staple load type Staple cartridge type (5,000 staples)
Staple empty detection Available
Manual stapling Not available
Stitch method Center 2-position binding, bundle 2-folding
Folding position Center folding (adjustment available)
Saddle stitching paper
size
A3, A4R, B4, 8K, 11x17, 8.5x11R
Weight allowed for
saddle stitching
60g/m
2
to 256g/m
2
One cover paper 1 sheet (Thick paper) 106 to 256 g/m
2
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Number of sheets
stapled
Max.: 15 sheets (256g/m2 1 sheet + 80g/m2 14 sheets)
Number of sets loaded 10 sets (11 to 15 sheets), 20 sets (6 to 10 sheets), 25 sets (1 to 5 sheets)
Staple load type Staple cartridge type (2,000 staples)
Staple empty detection Available
Paper empty detection Available
Binding position
* Binding position adjustment for paper center is available.
Image inhibit area The center margin of 4mm or more is required.
A
B
±1.0mm or less
AB
A3 long 83.0 203.0
B4 long 63.0 183.0
A4 long 39.5 159.5
LD long 74.0 194.0
LT long 42.0 162.0
8K long 69.5 189.5
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4mm or more
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B. Punch unit specifications (AR-PN4)
*1 : Hole punch changes from three holes to two holes automatically.
(Kind of hole punch)
Finisher available for
installation of the punch module
Finisher and saddle stitch finisher
Kind of hole punch 2-hole / 3-hole / 4-hole/ 4-hole (Broad space)
One of the above four punch unit can be attached.
Paper size to be punch 2-hole A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R, 8K, 16K, 16KR
3-hole *1
3-hole: A3, A4, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11
2-hole: A4R, 8.5 x 11R
4-hole A3, A4
4-hole
(Broad space)
A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
Paper weight
60 to 256g/m
2
Life 1000K (80g/m2)
Power consumption Supplied from finisher
External dimensions W x D x H 95 x 560 x 170mm
Weight About 3.5kg
Kind Hole position Hole size
2-hole A: 80 ± 1mm
B: 12 ± 3mm
φ6.5mm
3-hole A: 108 ± 1mm
B: 12 ± 3mm
φ8.0mm
4-hole A: 80 ± 1mm
B: 12 ± 3mm
φ6.5mm
4-hole
(Broad space)
A: 70 ± 1mm
B: 12 ± 3mm
C: 21 ± 1mm
φ6.5mm
1
1
A
B
A
B
A
ABAA
A
B
C
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C
. Engine specification (AR-F15/F16/PN4)
Staple position
(Media supported)
*1. China destination only
*2. Only one sheet per one bundle.
Paper capacity 4000 sheets (small size), 2000 sheets (large size)
Tray1/Tray2 Lift type tray
2000 sheets (small size: 80 g/m²)
1000 sheets (large size: 80 g/m²)
Face-down
Job offsetting
Paper full detection
Multi-position stapler (1 edge 3 positions)
Stapling Time Less than 1.0 second (1 position)
Stapling sheet capacity 50 sheets (small size: 80 g/m²)
30 sheets (large size: 80 g/m²)
Staple quantity : 5000 staples
Stapler type : Flat clinch
Tray3 (Only saddle stitch
Finisher)
Saddle stitch tray
Saddle stitch sheet capacity 15 sheets (60 pages)
Staple position The basic output pattern and staple position are showed in the
followings.
Punch (OPTION) Available paper width 182mm to 297mm (2 holes/2 to 3 holes)
270mm to 297mm (4 holes)
Available paper length 182mm to 432mm
Tray # Mode Size Weight
Tray 1
Tray 2
Face-down
Non-staple mode
All supported sizes 60 to 256 g/m²
Offset mode 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,
Foolscap, B5, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 8K,
16K *1
60 to 256 g/m²
Staple mode 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,
Foolscap, B5, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 8K,
16K, 16KR *1
60 to 256 g/m²
Punch 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,
Executive-R, Foolscap, B5, B5R, A4,
A4R, B4, A3
60 to 256 g/m²
Tray 3 Saddle stitch mode only A3, A4R, B4
Letter-R, 11 x 17, 8K *1
60 to 90 g/m²
90 to 256 g/m² *2
Paper exit direction
Back side of the paper
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(Combination of functions)
(Staple sheet capacity)
(Sheet capacity of stack trays)
*1. This mode is selected by key operator program
*2. N is a number of sheets stacked at tray 2
NOTE: 180 degrees image rotation should be needed for staple mode. So all of the mode (including staple
mode) executes 180 degrees image rotation.
– Offset Staple Punch Saddle stitch
Offset – ✕❍✕
Staple ✕ – ❍✕
Punch ❍❍ – ✕
Saddle stitch ✕✕✕–
Size Capacity
B5
50 sheetsA4
Letter
Letter-R
30 sheets
A4R
Legal
Foolscap
B4
A3
11 x 17
Saddle stitch 15 sheets (60 pages)
Select output mode *1
Cascade output mode Random output mode
Tray 1 2000 sheets (Max)
(2000 - N) sheets *2
Tray 2 2000 sheets 2000 sheets
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D. Cross Section
1. Finisher Unit
Figure 1-204
[1] Tray 1/2 [10] Saddle stitch flapper
[2] Shutter [11] Inlet feed roller
[3] Delivery roller [12] Feed roller 1
[4] Swing guide [13] Vertical path
[5] Feed roller 2 [14] Stapler
[6] Height sensor [15] Feed belt
[7] Wrap flapper [16] Tray lift motor
[8] Buffer roller [17] Saddle stitch unit
(saddle finisher AR-F12)
[9] Buffer inlet flapper
[15][17][16] [14] [13] [12]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [8]
[7] [10] [11][9]
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2. Saddle Stitch Unit
Figure 1-205
[1] Guide plate [7] No.1 flapper
[2] Paper folding roller [8] No. 2 flapper
[3] Delivery guide plate [9] Stitch mount
[4] Holding roller [10] Paper pushing plate
[5] Stitch (front, rear) [11] Crescent roller
[6] Inlet roller [12] Paper positioning plate
[5]
[6]
[4]
[3]
[2]
[1]
[12]
[11]
[10]
[9]
[8]
[7]
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3. Puncher Unit (option)
Figure 1-206
[1] Punch motor [6] LED PCB
[2] Cam [7] Horizontal registration motor
[3] Hole puncher (Punch blade) [8] Scrap full detector PCB unit
[4] Die [9] Punched scrap container
[5] Photosensor PCB
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
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III. Using the Machine
A. Removing Paper Jams
from the Finisher Unit
If the host machine indicates the finisher
paper jam message, perform the following to
remove the jam.
1) Holding the finisher unit as shown, move it to
detach it from the host machine.
Figure 1-301
2) Remove any jam visible from the outside.
Figure 1-302
3) Open the upper cover, and check the inside of
the finisher.
Figure 1-303
4) Lift the buffer roller cover, and remove the
jam.
Figure 1-304
5) Lift the buffer roller, and remove the jam.
Figure 1-305
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6) Return the buffer roller and the buffer roller
cover to their original positions, and close the
upper cover.
Figure 1-306
7) Connect the finisher to the host machine.
Figure 1-307
8) Operate as instructed on the display.
B. Supplying the Finisher
Unit with Staples
If the host machine indicates the finisher unit
staple supply message, perform the following to
supply it with staples.
1) Open the front cover.
Figure 1-308
Figure 1-309
3) When the staple cartridge has slightly slid
out, hold and pull it out.
Figure 1-310
2) Shift down the green lever.
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4) Hold the empty staple case on its sides, and
slide it out.
Figure 1-311
5) Set a new staple case.
Figure 1-312
6) Pull the length of tape (used to hold the staples in place) straight out.
Figure 1-313
Figure 1-314
8) Check to make sure that the stapler has been
locked in place, and close the front cover.
Figure 1-315
Reference:
You may set no more than one staple cartridge at
a time.
Make sure that the new cartridge is one
specifically designed for the finisher unit.
7) Push in the stapler unit until the green lever
returns to its original position.
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C. Removing Staple Jams
from the Finisher Unit
If the host machine indicates the finisher unit
staple jam message, perform the following to
remove the jam.
1) Remove the stack waiting to be stapled from
the delivery tray.
Figure 1-316
2) Open the front cover.
Figure 1-317
Figure 1-318
4) When the staple cartridge has slightly slid
out, hold and pull it out.
Figure 1-319
5) Shift down the tab on the staple cartridge.
Figure 1-320
6) Remove all staples that have slid out of the
staple case.
Figure 1-321
3) Shift down the green lever.
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7) Return the tab on the staple cartridge to its
original position.
8) Return the staple cartridge to its original
position, and close the front cover.
Figure 1-322
D. Removing Paper Jams
from the Saddle Stitch
Unit (Saddle Finisher)
If the host machine indicates the saddle stitch
unit paper jam message, perform the following to
remove the jam.
1) Holding the saddle stitch unit as shown,
move it to detach it from the host machine.
Figure 1-323
2) Open the front lower cover.
Figure 1-324
Reference
When the cover has been closed, the stapler unit
will automatically execute idle punching several
times to advance the staples.
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3) Turn the knob on the left side.
Figure 1-325
4) Turn the knob on the right side while pushing
it in.
Figure 1-326
5) Remove the jam.
Figure 1-327
6) Open the inlet cover, and remove the jam.
Figure 1-328
7) Close the front lower cover.
Figure 1-329
8) Connect the finisher unit.
9) Operate as instructed on the display.
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E. Supplying the Saddle
Stitch Unit with Staples
(Saddle Finisher)
If the host machine indicates the saddle stitch
unit staple supply message, perform the following
to supply it with staples.
1) Open the front lower cover.
Figure 1-330
2) Slide out the stitch unit.
Figure 1-331
3) Pull the stitch unit to the front once, and then
shift it up.
Figure 1-332
4) Hold the empty cartridge on its sides, and
remove it.
Figure 1-333
5) Set a new cartridge.
Figure 1-334
Reference
You must always replace both cartridges at the
same time.
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6) Pull the stitch to the front once, and then
return it to its original position.
Figure 1-335
7) Push in the stitch unit, and close the front
cover.
Figure 1-336
F. Removing Staple Jams
from the Saddle Stitch
Unit (Saddle Finisher)
If the host machine indicates the saddle stitch
unit staple jam message, perform the following to
remove the jam.
1) Open the front lower cover.
Figure 1-337
2) Slide out the stitch unit.
Figure 1-338
3) Pull the stapler of the stitch unit to the front
once, and then shift it up.
Figure 1-339
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4) Hold the cartridge on its sides, and remove it.
Figure 1-340
5) Push down on the area identified as A, and
pull up the tab identified as B.
Figure 1-341
6) Remove the staple jam, and return the tab B
to its original position.
Figure 1-342
7) Return the cartridge to its original position.
Figure 1-343
8) Pull the stitch of the stitch unit to the front
once, and then return it to its original position.
Figure 1-344
9) Push the stitch unit back to its original position, and close the front lower cover.
Figure 1-345
Reference
Whenever you have removed a staple jam, be sure
to execute staple edging.
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