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.
SHARP CORPORATION
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
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CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040 of the CDRH
standard and IEC825. This means that this machine does not produce hazardous laser
radiation. The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This laser radiation is not a danger to the skin, but when an exact focusing of the
laser beam is achieved on the eye’s retina, there is the danger of spot damage to the
The following cautions must be observed to avoid exposure of the laser beam to your
eyes at the time of servicing.
When a problem in the laser optical unit has occurred, the whole optical unit must
1)
be exchanged as a unit, not as individual parts.
Do not look into the machine with the main switch turned on after removing the
2)
developer unit, toner cartridge, and drum cartridge.
Do not look into the laser beam exposure slit of the laser optical unit with the
3)
connector connected when removing and installing the optical system.
The middle frame contains the safety interlock switch.
4)
Do not defeat the safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into the
switch slot.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Wave length:785 nm
Pulse times
North America: 55 cpm model (3.1 µs
Europe:55 cpm model (3.7 µs
Output power: Max 0.8 mW
Laserstrahl
+10 nm
–15 nm
62 cpm model (3.1 µs
70 cpm model (2.7 µs
62 cpm model (3.7 µs
70 cpm model (3.2 µs
CAUTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVERSEL
VARNING
VAR O!
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION,
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
± 3.1 ns)/7 mm
± 3.1 ns)/7 mm
± 2.7 ns)/7 mm
± 3.7 ns)/7 mm
± 3.7 ns)/7 mm
± 3.2 ns)/7 mm
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER
UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR
URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
CAUTION
VORSICHT
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS
OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ
KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF
FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR
STRÅLNING.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. – STRÅLEN ÄR
FARLIG.
4 DSPF roller kitSPF paper feed rollerx 1100K100K100KAR-620DF10
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(Common with the
cartridge for AR-
F11/F12)
(Common with the
cartridge for AR-
F12)
Model name PackingPacking
Life
55cpm62cpm70cpm
Main unit paper feed take-up roller x 1
Main unit paper feed reverse roller x 1
SF-SC1120Cartridge for AR-F15
5,000
5,000
times x 3
times x 3
times x 3
AR-SC340Cartridge for AR-F16
2,000
2,000
times x 3
times x 3
times x 3
No.Part nameContent
5 Paper feed roller kit Main unit paper feed rollerx 1100K100K100KAR-620RT10
6 Staple cartridgeFinisher staplex 35,000
AR-M550/M620/M700 CONSUMABLE PARTS 1 - 16
7 Staple cartridgeSaddle finisher staplex 32,000
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[2] STRUCTURE OF EACH SECTION
1. Operation panel section
A. General
This section describes various types of settings, display and operation.
The LCD display section is controlled by the MFP CONTROL PWB.
The touch panel, operation keys and LED display are controlled by the SCANNER
2. Paper feed, paper transport, duplex, and paper
exit reverse sections
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 4
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[Paper feed section]
General
The paper feed tray 1 holds 900 sheets, the paper feed tray 2 holds 1,300 sheets,
the multi-purpose paper feed tray 3 holds 500 sheets, the paper feed tray 4 holds
500 sheets, and the manual paper feed tray holds 100 sheets. Those paper feed
units are standard provisions.
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 5
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(Manual paper feed section)
A. Major parts and signal functions
MM
MPFC
MTOP2
MTOP1
MPFPWS
MPLD2
MPLD1
MFPUS
MPFD1
MPED
DSW-R
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 6
MPFGS
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GND2
GND2
+5V2
+5V2
MPLD1
MPLD2
DF3-3S-2C
DF3-3S-2C
2
1
8
9
GND2
MPLD1
PHNR-09-H+BU09P-TR-P-H
3
65432
7
MPLD2
+5V2
MTOP1
MTOP2
321
GND2
MPFPWS
179228-2
1
Vref
987654321
MTOP1
GND2
212
MTOP2
179228-2
1
GND2
PHR-3
GND2
MPFPWS
1
2
Vref
3
2
113
+24V1
3
PHNR-03-H+BU03P-TR-P-H
2
1
(NC)
/MPFC
+24V1
/MFPUS
2
1
232
SMR-02V-N/SMP-02V-NC
GND2
MPED
DF3-3S-2C
1
+5V2
2
1
+24V1
/MPFGS
MPFD1
GND2
+5V-MPFD1
PHR-3
1
2
SMR-02V-N/SMP-02V-NC
321
MPLD1
+5V2
MPLD2
MTOP1
8765432
MTOP2
GND2
CN-13
9
MPFPWS
987654321
B26B-PHDSS-B
1
DSW-F(R)
GND2
DRAWER
QR/P4-24S-C(01)/QR/P4-24P-C(01)
PCU PWB
M2LUM
GND2
+24V1
/T1PFC
B30B-PHDSS-B
CN-17
1
2
10
Vref
/MPFC
1
DSW-F(R)
+24V1
+24V1
2
(NC)
+24V1
+24V1
(NC)
/M2PFC
/DSKPFC2
/MFPUS
GND2
GND2
+24V1
GND2
GND2
9876543
17161514131211
MPED
+5V2
16151413121110
76543
MPLD1
/MFPUS
TXD-FIN
+5V2
+24V1
/MPFGS
191817
9
8
+5V2
GND2
RXD-FIN
201918
21
GND2
+5V-MPFD1
20
21
MPLD2
MPED
/DTR-FIN
/MM
MMCLK
1413121110
15
MPFD1
(NC)
MTOP1
+5V2
/DSR-FIN
MM-T
54321
242322
DSW-R
242322
MTOP2
+24V1
TSW-LED
RES-FIN
MPFPWS
/MPFGS
TSW
(NC)
Vref
+5V-MPFD1
/MPFC
GND2
GND2
242322212019181716
MPFD1
+24V1
GND2
GND2
DSW-DSK
TANSET
+5V2
2526272829
242322212019181716151413121110
GND2
(NC)
25
(NC)
26
DSW-R
+5V2
30
GND2
+5V2
/MM
MMCLK
MM-T
S5B-PH-K-S
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 7
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(Paper feed tray sections 1 and 2)
A. Major parts and signal functions
The paper transport section serves the function of transferring paper from each
paper feed port to the registration roller section.
Paper from manual feed, paper feed tray units 1 and 2 (optional), and the right
paper feed tray of the paper feed tray units 1 and 2 is transported horizontally,
whereas paper from the left paper feed tray of the paper feed tray units 1 and 2,
paper feed tray 3 and paper feed tray 4 is transported vertically to the registration
roller section.
After the leading edge of the paper is synchronized with the leading edge of the
drum image in the registration roller section, the paper that is transfer printed with
the image in the transfer section passes through the fusing section and is discharged either face-down or face-up.
(Vertical paper transport section 1)
A. Major parts and signal functions
The paper exit and turning section discharges paper which is transported from the
fusing section, and detects paper full. It also turns paper to transport it to the
duplex or the finisher.
Toner is attached to electrostatic latent images formed by the laser beams which
were radiated to the OPC drum charged by the main charger, forming toner
images.
The toner images formed on the OPC drum are transferred to paper by the transfer belt.
B. Major parts and signal functions
TM1X
TFSD
CRUM
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 24
TM2X
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PCU PWB
TM1a
TM1b
TM2a
CRUCLK
+5V2
GND2
B12B-PHDSS-B
CN-11
1
2
987654321
11
10
+24V1
TFSD
GND2
TM1a
TM1b
GND2
+5V2
CRUCLK
CRUSDA
(NC)
(NC)
TSDP-12V-K/TSDR-12V-K
432
1
PHR-4
TONER HOPPER
+24V1
TFSD
(NC)
GND2
987654321
11
10
1
TM1a
1
SMR-02V-N/SMP-02V-NC
GND2
+24V1
TM2b
TFSD
CRUSDA
76543
9
8
10
11
SRA-01T-3.2
12
GND2
12
SRA-01T-3.2
1
2
TM1b
GND2
2
DRAWER TSR-04V-K
TNCA
12
CRUCLK
+5V2
432
CRUSDA
1
TM2a
1
SMR-02V-N/SMP-02V-NC
2
TM2b
2
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 25
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[Developer tank section]
A. General
In this section, toner is attached to electrostatic latent images formed by laser
beams on the OPC drum, making visible images.
There are following three methods of scanning documents in this machine.
a. Place a document on the table glass. The copy lamp unit is operated to radiate
copy lamp light onto the document, scanning the document with the CCD.
b. The SPF feeds a document. The copy lamp light is radiated onto the document
which is stopped at the specified position and the document is scanned by the
CCD.
c. The SPF feed a document. The LED light of the CIS unit which is attached to
the SPF is radiated to the back of the document, and the document is scanned
by the CIS.
This section performs the following functions and operations.
1) Toner attached to paper in the transfer section are heated and pressed onto
paper to fuse.
2) The auxiliary heat roller is used to improve fusing capacity and separation
capacity after fusing.
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 37
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B. Major parts and signal functions
■ AR-M550N/U, AR-M620N/U
1
+12VS GND2
CN-4CN-3
Drawer connector
A
FUM
3
2
CN-1
HL1-N
123123
123456
HL-2L HL-1N HL-2N HL-3N HL-3L HL-1L
1234561 234 56 789
456
AC-MON FW-SUB
HL3-L
HL2-L
3
7
HL3
HLCNT3 GND2
Sub power PWB
HL2
HL1
1
+24VPR HLPR12 GND2 HLCNT2
RTH1 GND2
B
1
HLTS2
3
2
CN-2
HL1-L HL2-N
987654321
HLTS1
456
HLCNT1
HL3-N
GND2
RTH2
RTH3
12
4321
RTH1
RTH2
GND2
GND2 (NC) (NC) (NC)
34
4
2
5
HLTS3
RTH3
21
12
2
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 38
8
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BB
6pin
1pin
WW
5pin 2pin
B
W
4pin
3pin
9
4
1
Crosssectional
view of
connector
+12VS
CN-1
1
GND2
2
AC-MON
3
FW-SUB
4
HLCNT3
5
1
RTH1
1
GND2
2
2
RTH2
3
3
4
4
GND2
RTH3
5
5
6
GND2
6
7
(NC)
7
8
(NC)
8
(NC)
9
9
A
B
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
GND2
PCU
GND2
CN-2
+24VPR
GND2
GND2
HLPR12
RTH1
HLPR3
GND2
HLCNT1
RTH2
HLCNT2
GND2
+24V1
RTH3
/MSWPR
GND2
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 39
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■ AR-M700N/U
1
+12VS GND2
CN-4CN-3
Drawer connector
A
FUM
3
2
CN-1CN-2
HL1-N
123123
1234
HL-2L HL-1N HL-2N HL-3N HL-3L HL-1L
12
456
AC-MON FW-SUB
HL3-L
3
9
HLCNT3
Sub power PWB
HL2-L
5
3456
HL
HL1
HL3
GND2
6
2
123
+24VPR HLPR12 GND2 HLCNT2
HL1-L HL2-N
98
RTH1 GND2 RTH2 GND2 RTH3 GND2 (NC) (NC) (NC)
B
23
1
1
HLTS2
HLTS1
45
HL3-N
765
456
12
4321
RT
HLCNT1
H1
RTH2
6
GND2
43
34
789
21
4
2
5
HLTS3
RTH
3
21
12
2
10
8
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 40
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BB
6pin
1pin
WW
5pin 2pin
WB
4pin 3pin
9
4
1
Crosssectional
view of
connector
+12VS
CN-1
1
GND2
2
AC-MON
3
FW-SUB
4
HLCNT3
5
1
RTH1
1
2
GND2
2
3
RTH2
3
GND2
4
4
5
RTH3
5
6
GND
6
7
(NC)
7
(NC)
8
8
(NC)
9
9
A
B
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
GND2
PCU
CN-2
GND2
+24VPR
GND2
GND2
HLPR12
RTH1
HLPR3
GND2
HLCNT1
RTH2
HLCNT2
GND2
+24V1
RTH3
/MSWPR
GND2
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 41
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7. SPF section
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 42
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A. General
Sheet documents are automatically fed and transported for continuous scanning.
The front and the back surfaces of duplex sheet documents can be scanned at a
time.
AR-M550/M620/M700 DETAILS OF EACH SECTION 2 - 43
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[Paper feed tray section]
A. Major parts and signal functions
Each adjustment item in the adjustment item list is associated with a specific JOB
number. Perform the adjustment procedures in the sequence of Job numbers
from the smallest to the greatest.
However, there is no need to perform all the adjustment items. Perform only the
necessary adjustments according to the need.
Unnecessary adjustments can be omitted. Even in this case, however, the
sequence from the smallest to the greatest JOB number must be observed.
If the above precaution should be neglected, the adjustment would not complete
normally or trouble may occur.
Job
No
ADJ 1Adjusting high voltage
values
ADJ 2Adjusting the
developing unit
Adjustment item list
ADJ 1AAdjust the main charger grid voltage8-2
ADJ 1BAdjust the developing bias voltage8-1
ADJ 1CAdjust the transfer current8-6,
ADJ 2AAdjust the developing doctor gap
ADJ 2BAdjust the developing roller main pole
Simu-
lation
8-17,
8-18
ADJ 3Adjusting image
distortions
ADJ 4Adjusting the SPF
parallelism
ADJ 5Adjusting the image
focus
AR-M550/M620/M700 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 - 1
ADJ 3AAdjust print image distortions (LSU
parallelism adjustment)
ADJ 3BAdjust the scanner (reading) unit
parallelism
ADJ 3CAdjust scanned image distortions in
the sub-scanning direction
ADJ 3DAdjust scanned image distortions in
the main scanning direction - 1
ADJ 3EAdjust scanned image distortions in
the main scanning direction - 2
ADJ 4AAdjust SPF levelness
ADJ 4BAdjust SPF skews64-1
ADJ 5AAdjust the image focus in original table
mode and SPF front-face mode (CCD)
ADJ 5BAdjust the image focus in SPF back-
face mode (CIS)
64-1
48-1
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Job
No
ADJ 6Adjusting the image
magnification
ADJ7Adjusting the image
off-center
ADJ 8Adjusting the image
position, image loss,
and void area
Adjustment item list
ADJ 6AAdjust the image magnification in the
Simu-
lation
48-1
main scanning direction in original
table mode (CCD)
ADJ 6BAdjust the image magnification in the
48-1
sub-scanning direction in original table
mode (CCD)
ADJ 6CAdjust the image magnification in the
48-1
main scanning direction in SPF frontface mode (CCD)
ADJ 6DAdjust the image magnification in the
48-1
main scanning direction in SPF backface mode (CIS)
ADJ 6EAdjust the image magnification in the
sub-scanning direction in SPF mode
ADJ 7AAdjust the print image off-center (print
engine section)
48-1,
48-5
50-5
(50-
10)
ADJ 7BAdjust the scanned image off-center in
50-12
original table mode (scan section)
ADJ 7CAdjust the scanned image off-center in
50-12
SPF front-face mode (scan section)
ADJ 7DAdjust the scanned image off-center in
50-12
SPF back-face mode (scan section)
ADJ 8AAdjust copied image loss/void area in
50-1
original table mode
ADJ 8BAdjust the original scan start position
53-8
(adjust the scanner read position in
SPF-mode front face scan)
ADJ 8CAdjust the copied image loss/void area
50-6
in SPF mode
ADJ 8DAdjust the image loss in scanner mode 50-27
ADJ 9Adjusting the copied
image quality
AR-M550/M620/M700 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 - 2
ADJ 8EAdjust the image loss for images sent
50-27
in fax mode
ADJ 9AAdjust the binary mode copy density
46-2
for all modes at once
ADJ 9BAdjust the copy density in text binary
mode
46-9,
10, 11
ADJ 9CAdjust the copy density in text/photo
binary mode
ADJ 9DAdjust the copy density in photo binary
mode
ADJ 9EAdjust the copied image gamma in
46-18
copy mode
ADJ 9FAdjust the copied image sharpness46-31
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Job
No
ADJ 10Adjusting the print
quality in fax mode
ADJ11Adjusting the image
quality in scan mode
Adjustment item list
ADJ
Adjust the fax mode print density for
10A
all modes at once
ADJ
Adjust the fax mode print density in
10B
standard mode
ADJ
Adjust the fax mode print density in
10C
small-character mode
ADJ
Adjust the fax mode print density in
10D
fine mode
ADJ
Adjust the fax mode print density in
10E
super fine mode
ADJ
Adjust the fax mode print density in
10F
600dpi mode
ADJ
Adjust the scan mode image density
11A
for all modes at once
ADJ
Scan mode image density adjustment/
11B
individual setup (standard mode)
ADJ
Scan mode image density adjustment/
11C
individual setup (small-character
mode)
ADJ
Scan mode image density adjustment/
11D
individual setup (fine mode)
ADJ
Scan mode image density adjustment/
11E
individual setup (super fine mode)
ADJ
Adjust the image gamma in scanner
11F
mode
ADJ12Common image
quality adjustments
for all of copy, scan,
and fax modes
ADJ
Correct the image density in original
12A
table mode/SPF mode (Copy mode)
ADJ
Set up the auto mode operation for
12B
copy, scan, and fax
ADJ
Adjust the shading reference value
12C
(gain adjustment)
ADJ13Adjusting the fusing paper guide position
Simu-
lation
46-12
46-13,
46-14,
46-15,
46-16,
46-45
46-21
46-21,
46-22,
46-23,
46-24,
46-25
46-27
46-20
46-19
46-17
ADJ 14Adjusting the paper
size detection
ADJ 15Adjusting the original
size detection (in
original table mode)
ADJ
Adjust the paper width sensor for the
14A
manual paper feed tray
ADJ
Adjust the paper width sensor for
14B
paper feed tray 3
ADJ
Adjust the paper width sensor for the
14C
SPF paper feed tray
ADJ
Adjust the detection point of the
15A
original size sensor (in original table
mode)
ADJ
Adjust the sensitivity of the original
15B
size sensor
40-2
40-12
53-6
41-1
41-2
ADJ16Adjusting the touch panel coordinates65-1
ADJ17Adjusting the supply voltage
AR-M550/M620/M700 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 3 - 3
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ADJ 1Adjusting high voltage values
Note: Adjusting the output voltage requires the ability to measure internal imped-
ance of 1000 MW.
ADJ 1AAdjust the main charger grid voltage
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The high voltage power PWB (MC/DV/TC) has been replaced.
• U2 trouble has occurred.
• The PCU PWB has been replaced.
• The EEPROM of the PCU PWB has been replaced.
(Main charger grid voltage adjustment)
Item/operation
mode
CopyAuto mode 8-2 AUTO200 –
Text modeCHAR-
Text/photo
mode
Photo
mode
Printer All modesPRINTER 200 –
FAXAll modesFAX200 –
1) Remove the rear cover of the machine.
2) Apply a digital multi-meter to the connector CN2 pin (3) of the high voltage
PWB and the chassis GND.
Simulation
Setting
range
1000
ACTER
MIX200 –
PHOTO200 –
200 –
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
Default Connector Pin #
High voltage power PWB
(MC/DV/TC)
Actual
voltage
580CN23–590
±2v
580CN23–590
±2v
580CN23–590
±2v
580CN23–590
±2v
580CN23–590
±2v
580CN23–590
±2v
CN2
3
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3) Go through the modes specified in Simulation 8-2.
SIMULATION 8-2
MAIN GRID SETTING. SELECT 1-6, AND PRESS START.
1.AUTO 580 2.CHARACTER 580
3.MIX 580 4.PHOTO 580
5.PRINTER 580 6.FAX 580
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-2
MAIN GRID SETTING. INPUT VALUE, AND PRESS START.
1.AUTO (200-1000)
1
580
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-2
MAIN GRID SETTING. EXECUTING···.
1.AUTO
Or after 30sec output.
580
4) Select the number that corresponds to the adjustment item using the numeric
keypad.
5) Press the Start key.
6) Press the start key to have the voltage output for 30 seconds.
The operation can be stopped with the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
If the output voltage is not within the requirement, do the following steps.
7) Enter the adjustment value using the numeric keypad.
8) Press the Start key.
(The adjustment value is put into memory, and the corresponding voltage is
output for 30 seconds.)
Repeat steps 7 to 8 until the output requirement is satisfied.
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ADJ 1BAdjust the developing bias voltage
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The high voltage power PWB (MC/DV/TC) has been replaced.
• U2 trouble has occurred.
• The PCU PWB has been replaced.
• The EEPROM of the PCU PWB has been replaced.
(Main charger grid voltage adjustment)
Item/operation
mode
Simulation
Setting
range
Default Connector Pin #
CopyAuto mode 8-1 AUTO0 – 750495CN27–500
Text modeCHAR-
0 – 750495CN27–500
ACTER
Text/photo
MIX0 – 750 495CN27–500
mode
Photo
PHOTO0 – 750495CN27–500
mode
Printer All modesPRINTER 0 – 750495CN27–500
FAXAll modesFAX0 – 750495CN27–500
Cleaning modePLUS0 – 250150CN27+150
1) Remove the rear cover of the machine.
2) Apply a digital multi-meter to the connector CN2 pin (7) of the high voltage
PWB and the chassis GND.
High voltage power PWB
(MC/DV/TC)
Actual
voltage
±5v
±5v
±5v
±5v
±5v
±5v
±5v
CN2
7
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3) Go through the modes specified in Simulation 8-1.
SIMULATION 8-1
DV BIAS SETTING. SELECT 1-7, AND PRESS START.
1.AUTO 495 2.CHARACTER 495
3.MIX 495 4.PHOTO 495
5.PRINTER 495 6.FAX 495 7.PLUS 150
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-1
DV BIAS SETTING. INPUT VALUE, AND PRESS START.
1:AUTO (0-750)
1
495
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-1
DV BIAS SETTING. EXECUTING···.
1:AUTO
4) Select the number that corresponds to the adjustment item using the numeric
keypad.
5) Press the Start key.
6) Press the start key to have the voltage output for 30 seconds.
The operation can be stopped with the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
If the output voltage is not within the requirement, do the following steps.
7) Enter the adjustment value using the numeric keypad.
8) Press the Start key.
(The adjustment value is put into memory, and the corresponding voltage is
output for 30 seconds.)
Repeat steps 7 to 8 until the output requirement is satisfied.
Or after 30sec output.
495
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current
power PWB
(MC/DV/TC)
power PWB
(TC cleaning)
Actual voltage/actual
ConnectorPin #
Adjustment voltage
Simulation
(monitor voltage)
Setting range Default
400*40±1.0µA (2.0 – 2.5Kv)*
AC4.5Kv (p-p)
400*40±1.0µA (2.0 – 2.5Kv)*
THV-0 – 7510DC -100±10vCN21DC -100±10v /
SHF BACK0 – 600450–––AC4.5Kv (p-p)
8-17 SHF FRONT0 – 600450–––AC4.5Kv (p-p)
mode
ADJ 1CAdjust the transfer voltage
Item/operation
Front print8-6FRONT0 – 800350–––35±1.0µA (1.0 – 1.5Kv) High voltage
Back printBACK0 – 800350–––35±1.0µA (1.0 – 1.5Kv)
Transfer belt
(Transfer voltage adjustment)
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(cleaning)
8-18 CRHV PLUS0 – 250200+2.0±0.1v–Check pin +2000±100vHigh voltage
Transfer voltage adjustment (print operation mode)
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The high voltage power PWB (MC/DV/TC) has been replaced.
• U2 trouble has occurred.
• The PCU PWB has been replaced.
• The EEPROM of the PCU PWB has been replaced.
1) Go through the modes specified in Simulation 8-6.
SIMULATION 8-6
THV+ SETTING. SELECT 1-2, AND PRESS START.
1.FRONT 300
2.BACK 300
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-6
THV+ SETTING. INPUT VALUE, AND PRESS START.
1.FRONT(0-800)
300
1
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-6
THV+ SETTING. EXECUTING···.
1.FRONT
Or after 30sec output.
300
2) Select the number that corresponds to the adjustment item (FRONT/BACK)
using the numeric keypad.
3) Press the Start key.
4) Enter the adjustment value (default) using the numeric keypad.
5) Press the Start key.
(The adjustment value is put into memory, and the corresponding current is
output for 30 seconds.)
The operation can be stopped with the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
Note: It is not possible to determine the adjusted transfer voltage (print operation
mode) (FRONT/BACK). If the voltage seems to be abnormal after setting
the default value, therefore, the high voltage PWB (MC/DV/TC) should be
replaced.
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Transfer voltage adjustment (transfer belt cleaning mode)
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The high voltage power PWB (MC/DV/TC) has been replaced.
• U2 trouble has occurred.
• The PCU PWB has been replaced.
• The EEPROM of the PCU PWB has been replaced.
1) Remove the rear cover of the machine.
2) Apply a digital multi-meter to the connector CN2 pin (1) of the high voltage
PWB and the chassis GND.
CN2
1
3) Go through the modes specified in Simulation 8-17.
SIMULATION 8-17
TRANSFER ROLLER SETTING. SELECT 1-3, AND PRESS START.
1.SHV FRONT 450
2.SHV BACK 450
3.THV- 10
1
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-17
TRANSFER ROLLER SETTING. INPUT VALUE, AND PRESS START.
1.FRONT (0-600)
450
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-17
TRANSFER ROLLER SETTING. EXECUTING···.
1.FRONT(0-600)
Or after 30sec output.
450
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4) Select the number that corresponds to the adjustment item (SHF FRONT/
SHF BACK) using the numeric keypad.
5) Press the Start key.
6) Set each adjustment item to the default value (enter the adjustment value and
then press the Start key).
Note: The adjustment items (SHF FRONT / SHF BACK) correspond to the AC
component of the 'transfer belt cleaning mode voltage' applied to the transfer roller, but this voltage component cannot be determined. If the voltage
seems to be abnormal after setting the default adjustment value, therefore,
the high voltage PWB (MC/DV/TC) should be replaced.
7) Select the number that corresponds to cleaning operation mode (THV-) using
the numeric keypad.
Note: The adjustment items (THV-) corresponds to the DC component of the
'transfer belt cleaning mode voltage' applied to the transfer roller.
8) Press the Start key.
9) Press the Start key to have the voltage output for 30 seconds.
If the output voltage is not within the requirement, do the following steps.
The operation can be stopped with the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
10) Enter the adjustment value using the numeric keypad.
11) Press the Start key.
(The adjustment value is put into memory, and the corresponding voltage is
output for 30 seconds.)
Repeat steps 10 to 11 until the output requirement is satisfied.
Transfer voltage adjustment (transfer roller cleaning/transfer roller
print modes)
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The high voltage power PWB (TC cleaning) has been replaced.
• U2 trouble has occurred.
• The PCU PWB has been replaced.
• The EEPROM of the PCU PWB has been replaced.
1) Connect the transfer section to the main body side using the transfer extension harness (DHAi-3629FCZZ).
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2) Remove the front frame cover of the duplex section, and remove the rear
frame cover of the transfer section.
3) Apply a digital multi-meter to the check pin of the high voltage PWB (TC
cleaning) and the chassis GND.
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4) Go through the modes specified in Simulation 8-18.
SIMULATION 8-18
TRANSFER CLEANING ROLLER SETTING. SELECT 1-2, AND
PRESS START.
1.CRHV PLUS 200
2.CRHV MINUS 200
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-18
TRANSFER CLEANING ROLLER SETTING. INPUT VALUE, AND
PRESS START.
1.CRHV PLUS (0-250)
1
200
Press [START] key.Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
SIMULATION 8-18
TRANSFER CLEANING ROLLER SETTING. EXECUTING···.
1.CRHV PLUS(0-250)
Or after 30sec output.
200
5) Select the number that corresponds to the adjustment item (CRHV PLUS/
CRHV MINUS) using the numeric keypad.
6) Press the Start key.
7) Press the Start key to have the voltage output for 30 seconds.
The operation can be stopped with the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
If the output voltage is not within the requirement, do the following steps.
8) Enter the adjustment value using the numeric keypad.
9) Press the Start key.
(The adjustment value is put into memory, and the corresponding voltage is
output for 30 seconds.)
Repeat steps 8 to 9 until the output requirement is satisfied.
ADJ 2Adjusting the developing unit
ADJ 2AAdjust the developing doctor gap
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The developing unit has been disassembled.
• The print density is low.
• The toner is excessively dispersed.
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1) Remove the developing unit of the machine.
2) Remove the developing unit cover and blade cover.
3) Loosen the DV doctor fixing screws.
4) Manually turn the DV roller to align the marking on the DV roller surface with
the DV doctor position.
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5) Insert a 0.525mm clearance gauge in between the DV roller and DV doctor so
that the gauge is positioned at a distance of 40 mm to 70 mm from the DV
doctor end face.
6) Tighten the DV doctor fixing screws while pressing the DV doctor in the arrow
direction.
(This should be done for both front and rear frames.)
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7) On both sides of the DV doctor and at its center, make sure that the DV doctor
gap is 0.525 ±0.03.
Note: When inserting a clearance gauge, take care not to damage the DV doctor
or MG roller.
Repeat steps 2 to 6 until the DV doctor gap meets the requirement.
ADJ 2BAdjust the developing roller main pole
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The developing unit has been disassembled.
• The print density is low.
• The toner is excessively dispersed.
1) Remove the dveloping unit.
2) Remove the developing unit cover and blade cover, and then place the developing unit on a level surface.
3) Attach a piece of string to a sewing needle or pin.
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4) With the string in hand, bring the needle closer to the DV roller while keeping
the needle parallel with the roller. (Do not use a clip, which does not accurately indicate the position.)
5) Keeping the needle 2 to 3 mm off the DV roller surface, mark the DV roller surface at an extension of the needle tip. (Do not let the needle tip contact the DV
roller.)
6) Measure the distance between the marking on the DV roller and leading edge
of the DV doctor, and make sure that it is 19±0.5mm.
19 0.5 mm
If this requirement is not met, do the following steps.
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7) Remove the front cover.
8) Loosen the fixing screws of the developing roller main pole adjusting plate,
and make adjustments by moving the adjusting plate in the arrow direction.
Repeat steps 3 to 6 until the developing roller main pole meets the positional
requirement.
8) Check the printed grid pattern for distortions.
Check with one of the following methods.
[Check Method 1]
Compare the front frame side and rear frame side of the printed paper in terms of
the distance between the outer end of the grid pattern image and the edge of the
paper.
No adjustment is needed if the difference between these dimensions is within
0.5 mm.
a
R
Ra-Fb<±0.5mm
b
F
[Check Method 2]
Check the printed grid pattern for distortions.
If the right-angle level of the traverse print line is 0.5mm or less with respect to the
longitudinal print line of paper, no adjustment is needed.
Carry out the following work if the situation is unsatisfactory.
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9) Draw out the manual paper feed tray, and remove the front frame side, side
cover, fan cover cabinet, and fan unit.
10) Remove the fan unit.
11) Loosen the LSU fixing screws, and change the LSU fixing angle.
• If the vertical line image is inclined to the left with respect to the front frame
side, move the LSU fixing plate in arrow direction (a).
• If the vertical line image is inclined to the right with respect to the front frame
side, move the LSU fixing plate in arrow direction (b).
Repeat steps 5 to 11 until an acceptable result is obtained.
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b
a
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ADJ 3BAdjust the scanner (reading) unit parallelism
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The scanner (reading) section has been disassembled.
• Scanned images are distorted.
1) Loosen the fixing screws for Scanner Unit A and scanner drive wire to release
the scanner unit from the drive wire.
2) Manually turn the scanner drive pulley, and move Scanner Unit B until contact
with the two stoppers on the CCD mounting plate.
If Scanner Unit B makes contact with the two stoppers on the CCD mounting
plate simultaneously, the parallelism of Scanner Unit B is proper.
If this requirement is not met, do the following steps.
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3) Loosen the pulley angle fixing screw on either the front or rear frame side of
Scanner Unit B.
4) Adjust the pulley angle position on Scanner Unit B so that the scanner unit
makes contact with both of the two stoppers on the CCD mounting plate at the
same time.
5) Fix the pulley angle on Scanner Unit B.
If the above steps fail to provide an acceptable result, then do the following steps.
6) Loosen the fixing screw of the scanner unit drive pulley that is not in contact.
7) Manually turning the scanner unit drive pulley, move Scanner Unit B until it
comes into contact with the two stoppers on the CCD mounting plate.
Scanner Unit B
Winding pulley
8) Without moving the scanner unit drive shaft, manually turn the scanner unit
drive pulley so that Scanner Unit B makes contact with both of the two stoppers on the CCD mounting plate at the same time. (Change the positional
relationship between the scanner unit drive pulley and the drive shaft.)
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9) With Scanner Unit B in contact with both of the two stoppers on the CCD
mounting plate at the same time, align the end face of Scanner Unit A with the
right-hand side end face of the frame, and fix Scanner Unit A with the screws.
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ADJ 3CAdjust scanned image distortions in the sub-
scanning direction
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The scanner (reading) section has been disassembled.
• Scanned images are distorted.
1) Make a test chart on A3 (11" x 17") paper as shown below. (Draw a rectangular with four right angles.)
L
L
L
L = 10mm
L
2) Set the test chart made in step 1 on the document table (about 30 mm in front
of the document standard setting position), and make a copy on A3 (11" x 7")
paper with the SPF unit open.
1
1
2
2
8
1113 14175
A4
A5 B5A4
A5B5B4A3
30mm
1
2
5
A5
B5
A5
A4
1
2
8
B5
B4
11
A4
A3
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3) Check for distortions in the sub scanning direction.
If La = Lb, there is no distortion.
If there is some distortion in the sub scanning direction, do the following steps.
4) Loosen either of two fixing screws of the scanner unit drive pulley. (Either one
on the front or the rear side will do.)
5) With the scanner unit drive shaft kept stationary, manually turn the scanner
unit drive pulley to change the parallelism of Scanner Units A and B. (Change
the positional relationship between the scanner unit drive pulley and the drive
shaft.)
6) Tighten the scanner unit drive pulley fixing screw.
Repeat steps 2 to 6 until an acceptable result is obtained.
If the above steps fail to eliminate distortions in the sub scanning direction, do the
steps described in "ADJ 6E: Adjust scanned image distortions in the main scanning direction - 2."
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ADJ 3DAdjust scanned image distortions in the main
scanning direction - 1
This adjustment is needed in the following situations:
• The scanner (reading) section has been disassembled.
• Scanned images are distorted.
1) Make a test chart on A3 (11" x 17") paper as shown below. (Draw a rectangular with four right angles.)
L
L
L
2) Set the test chart made in step 1 on the document table, and make a copy on
A3 (11" x 17") paper.
3) Check for distortions in the main scanning direction.
If the four angles of the rectangle on the copy are right angles, there is no dis-
tortion and therefore no further steps are needed.
If there is some distortion in the main scanning direction, do the following steps.
L
L = 10mm
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