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.
This document has been published to be used
SHARP CORPORATION
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
[1] PRODUCT OUTLINE
This machine is a duplex document auto feeder attached to a digital
copier.
It feeds originals automatically to allow continuous copying.
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
[3] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Unpacking
For unpacking, refer to the figure below.
Document set
direction
Document set
position
Document transport
system
Document feed
sequence
Document sizeAB series: A3 ~ A5
Document weight56 ~ 90g/m
Document set
quantity
Dimensions583mm (W) x 435mm (D) x 133mm (H)
WeightAbout 5.5 kg
Power sourceSupplied from the copier. (DC 24V)
Power consumption26.4W
Document size
Random paper feedNot available
Document reverseNot allowed
Display section (LED) None
Document exchange
speed
Face up
Center reference
Sheet through type
Top take-up feed
Inch series: 11 x 17 ~ 8.5 x 5.5
Duplex invoice not available
2
, 15 ~ 23.9lbs
2
Max. 30 sheets (90g/m
4mm)
On the document feed tray
A5 (A5R for FAX only)
Inch series: 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 11,
8.5 x 11R, 8.5 x 5.5
EX AB series: A3, B4, A4, A4R,
A5 (A5R for FAX only)
Mixture paper feed : Not available during
copying. Available during FAX (same width
only)
S ® S 23 sheets/min
S ® S 27 sheets/min
, max. thickness
2. Installation
Parts included
4. Remove the glass holde rs (rig ht an d le ft) and remo ve
the document glass.
Remove the right and left glass holders and remove the document
glass.
Intermediate tray
(only for AR-RP3/DM-RP1)
RSPF glass cover
Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug
of the copier from the outlet.
1. Remove the plate n co ve r .
Lift the platen cover and remove it from the copier.
2. Remove the screws of the glass holders.
Remove the two screws (M3 x 8) of the left glass holder and the three
screws (M3 x 8) of the right glass holder.
Document glass
Left glass holder
Right glass holder
5. Attach the front cabinet.
Attach the front cabinet of the copier.
At this time, ensure that the three pawls on the rear side are securely
inserted to the frame of the copier.
Pawls
Screws (M3 x 8)
Screws (M3 x 8)
3. Remove the front cabinet.
While raising the front cabinet toward your side, remove the three
pawls from the rear side of the front cabinet.
Pawls
6. Attach the RSPF glass holder.
Insert the RSPF glass holder to the document glass.
Then, attach the document glass to the copier, fix the left glass holder
that has been removed in step 3 using two screws (M3 x 8), and fix
the RSPF glass using three screws (M3 x 8).
RSPF glass holder
Document glass
Screws (M3 x 8)
Screws (M3 x 8)
7. Attach the RSPF.
Insert the hinge portion of the RSPF to the mounting portion of the
copier by holding the RSPF at an angle toward the rear side.
Hinge
8. Connect the relay connector.
Connect the Centronics connector of the RSPF to the connector of the
copier and then tighten the screws of the connector.
Screw
Screw
9. Remove the filament tape.
Remove the filament tape located in the positions shown in the illustration.
Filament tape
10. Attach the intermediate tray.
Insert the intermediate tray all the way into the RSPF.
Intermediate tray
Insert the power plug of the copier to the out let and turn on the main
switch of the copier.
11. Adjust the RSPF white correction pixel
Open the RSPF and execute SIM 63-7 to adjust the RSPF auto white
correction pixel.
12. Check the copy magnification ratio.
Set an original on the document glass and copy it.
Then, set an original in the document feeder tray and copy it.
If the magnification ratio of the copy from t he RSPF is different from
that of the copy from the document glass, carry out adjustment referring to the service manual.
13. Check the center di splacement.
Set an original on the document glass and copy it.
Then, set an original in the document feeder tray and copy it.
If the center of the copy image from the RSPF is different from that of
the copy image from the document glass, carry out adjustment referring to the service manual.
14. Check the top end position.
Set an original on the document glass and copy it.
Then, set an original in the document feeder tray and copy it.
If the top end position of the copy image from the RSPF is different
from that of the copy image from the document glass, carry out adjustment referring to the service manual.
15. Check the open/close detection position.
If the open/close detection position measured with the open/close
detection position adjustment method described in the service manual
does not conform to the specifications, carry out adjustment referring
to the service manual.
Installation of RSPF is now complete.
[4] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE
1. External view
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2. Internal structure
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1
2
3
No.Name
1Document set tray
2Document guide
3Document feed section cover
4Document transport section cover
5Document exit section
4
13
12
11
10
8
9
6
7
15
5
4
3
Sensor, detector, etc.
No.CodeNameType Function/Operation
1W0Document set sensorPhoto transmissionDetects presence of documents.
2COVEROpen/close sensorPhoto transmissionDetects open/close of the paper feed unit.
3W1Document width sensor (A4R, LTR, A5)Photo transmissionDetects the document width on the tray.
4W2Document width sensor (B4, B5)Photo transmissionDetects the document width on the tray.
5W3Document width sensor (WL, TR, A5R, A4, LT) Photo transmissionDetects the document width on the tray.
6 PSOLPickup solenoid——
7 PAPERPaper entry sensorPhoto transmissionDetects presence of documents.
8 RSOLPressure release solenoid——
9 CLHTransport clutch——
10 MOTSPF motorStepping motorDrives document feed on the tray, transport, and
11 GSOLGate solenoid——
12—Interface PWB——
13 L1Document length detection SW (Short)Photo transmissionDetects the document length on the tray.
14 L2Document length detection SW (Long)Photo transmissionDetects the document length on the tray.
15 COVER OPEN Book sensorPhoto transmissionDetects the SPF float.
16 POPaper exit sensorPhoto transmissionDetects presence of documents.
16
2
1
paper exit roller.
[5] OPEREATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Major parts of the paper fed section
123,4 5 67 8
12
No.Part nameOperation
1Document length
sensor (L2)
2Document length
sensor (L1)
3Document set sensor
(W0)
4Document width sensor
(W1, W2, W3)
5Pickup rollerPicks up documents.
6Paper feed rollerFeeds and transports documents.
7Paper entry sensor
(PAPER)
8PS rollerMakes synchronization between
9PS follower rollerMakes synchronization between
10 Transport rollerTransports documents.
11 Transport follower roller Transports documents.
12 Paper exit sensor (PO)Detects transport of documents.
13 Paper exit follower roller Discharges documents.
14 Paper exit rollerDischarges documents.
15 Reverse gateOpens/closes the document
7) Paper entry sensor detects the document presence.
8) PS roller rotation
9)Copying (Front surface of document)
10) Transport roller rotation
11) Paper exit roller rotation
12) Paper exit gate falls down. (Documents are discharged to the
13) Reverse gate falls down.
14) Paper exit rol ler reverse rotation (Documents are fed to the re-
15) Paper entry sensor detects document presence.
16) PS roller rotation
17) Copying (Back surface of document)
18) Transport roller rotation
19) Paper exit roller rotation
20) Paper exit gate falls down (Documents are discharged to the
21) Reverse gate falls down.
22) Paper exit rol ler reverse rotation (Documents are fed to the re-
23) Paper entry sensor detects document presence.
24) PS roller rotation
25) Paper exit roller rotation
26) Paper exit gate lifts up.
27) Documents are fed to the paper exit tray.
28) Next document ® (YES) ® Go to 4).
29) SPF motor OFF
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detect the document width, and document length sensors L1, L2
detect the document length.)
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intermediate tray.)
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verse path.)
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intermediate tray.)
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verse path.)
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3. Document size detection
1) Document size detection with the document set tray
When documents are set on the document set tray in the auto selec-
tion mode of paper/copy magnification ratio, the document size is
detected and paper and the copy magnification ratio are automatically
selected. When different sizes of documents are set, the max. size is
detected. The document width is detected by the document width
sensors (W1, W2, W3), and the document length is detected by the
document length sensors (L1, L2) to identify the document size.
Judgement of the document size is made in a certain timing after
detecting the document with the document set sensor (W0).
Document set
size and set
direction
Document width sensor
W1W2W3L1L2
A5
B5
A5R
AB
series
A4
B5R
A4R
8.5 x 13"
B4
A3
8.5" x 5.5"
8.5" x 5.5"R
Inch
series
11" x 8.5"
11" x 8.5"R
8.5" x 13"
8.5" x 14"
11" x 17"
(Note) Detection sensor ON: , OFF:
Document
length sensor
[6] ADJUSTMENTS
(1) SPF auto white correction pixel adjustment
[Function]
The SPF white correction start pixel position is automatically adjusted.
This adjustment is performed after the lens unit is replaced.
[Operation]
(Initial screen)
Sim63-7 SPF ADJ.
WHITE ADJUST
PRESS OK KEYEXEC
Press
the [OK] key.
Press
the [RETURN] key.
(During execution)
Sim63-7 SPF ADJ.
WHITE ADJUST
EXEC
During execution,
"EXEC" is highlighted.
Normal endAbnormal end
(Initial screen with the execution result displayed)
Sim63-7 SPF ADJ.
WHITE ADJUST
CPMPLETE
[160]
PRESS OK KEYEXEC
(2) RSPF magnification ratio adjustment
Note : When performing this adjustment, check that the CCD unit
is properly installed.
: When perf orming this adjustment, check that the OC mode
adjustment in copying is completed.
1) Place a scale on the document table as shown below, and make a
normal copy to make a test chart.
Open the SPF unit and press the [OK] key.
[ ] indicates the order number of the pixel of the white
sheet for SPF exposure correction in the SPF position.
When the adjustment is completed normally,
"COMPLETE" is displayed, and data are written into the
EEPROM.
When the adjustment is completed abnormally,
"ERROR" is displayed and data are not written into the
EEPROM.
[CA] key: Cancels the test command.
[Interruption] key: Shifts to the sub code entry menu.
[OK] key: Shifts to the execution menu.
The SPF white correction start pixel = Displayed
pixel position - 34
Interruption is inhibited during execution.
If the simulation is executed with the SPF unit
closed, an error is resulted.
Sim63-7 SPF ADJ.
WHITE ADJUST
ERROR
[ 0]
PRESS OK KEYEXEC
Note: Since the printed paper is used as the test chart,
place the scale in parallel to both sides.
2) Set the test chart to the SPF and make a normal copy.
3) Compare the copy and the test chart.
If an adjustment is needed, perform the following procedures.
4) Execute SIM 8-1. The auto exposure lamp lights up.
5) The current correction value is displayed on the display section in
two digits.
6) Enter the set value, and press the START key.
The entered correction value is stored and a copy is made.
<Adjustment specifications>
ModeSpecSIMSet valueSet range
Magnification ratio adjustmentNormal: ± 1.0%SIM 48-1
4: SPF surface magnification ratio adjustment
5: SPF back magnification ratio adjustment
7) Change the duplex document mode to the simplex document
8) Enter the set value, and press the SATART key.
(3) RSPF document off center adjustment
Note : When performing this adjustment, check that the paper off-
center is properly adjusted.
1) Set the center position adjustment test chart (m ade by yourself) on
the RSPF.
<Adjustment specifications>
Draw a line in the center of paper. (In the scanning direction)
2) Make a normal copy from the manual feed tray, and compare the
copy and the test chart.
If an adjustment is required, perform the following procedures.
3) Execute SIM 50-12.
4) The current off-center adjustment value is displayed on the display
5) Enter the set value and press the START key.
mode.
The MANUAL lamp lights up, and the current correction value of
the back surface sub scanning direction magnification ratio is displayed on the display section in two digits.
The entered correction value is stored and a copy is made.
Add 1: 0.1% increase
Reduce 1: 0.1% decrease
section in two digits.
The entered correction value is started and a copy is made.
1 ~ 99
<Adjustment specifications>
ModeSpecificationSIMSet valueSet range
Document off-center (RSPF
mode)
Simplex: Center ± 3.0mm
Duplex: Center ± 3.5mm
SIM 50-12
2: SPF surface
3: SPF back
Add 1: 0.1mm shifted to R side.
Reduce 1: 0.1mm shifted to L side.
1 ~ 99
(4) RSPF image lead edge position adjustment
1) Set a scale on the OC table as shown below.2) Make a copy, and use the copied paper as the document and
make a copy from RSPF again.
3) Check the copied paper. If an adjustment is required, perform the
following procedures.
4) Execute SIM 50-6.
5) Set the SPF lead edge position set value (Exposure display
<MANUAL> ON) so that the image similar to the adjusted image at
the OC image lead edge position described previously is printed.
Note: Since the printed paper is used as the test chart,
place the scale in parallel to both sides.
<Adjustment specifications>
Adjustment modeSIMSet valueSpecificationSet range
RSPF image lead edge
position
SIM 50-6
1: Surface document scan start position adjustment value
2: Back document scan start position adjustment value
3: Rear edge void adjustment value (SPF)
4: Surface image loss set value
5: Back image loss set value
6: Surface rear edge image loss set value
7: Back rear edge image loss set value
8: RRC cancel adjustment value (Back of the machine)
9: memory reverse position adjustment value
10: Duplex left edge void adjustment value
1step: 0.127mm shift Lead edge void: 1 ~ 4mm
Image loss: 3mm or less
1 ~ 99
(5) RSPF open/close detection position adjustment
(SIM 41-4)
1) Execute SIM 41-4.
2) Gradually close the RSPF from the full open position, and measure
distance A when the display on the operation panel changes. (See
the figure below.)
Sim41-4 20˚ SENSOR
OCSW
1[128]200 2[128]200
3[128]200 4[128]200
5[128]200
Distance A = Table glass top - RSPF handle rib
A
(6) RSPF white correction pixel position
adjustment (required in an RSPF model when
replacing the lens unit)
1) Fully open the SPF.
2) Execute SIM 63-2.
3) When the operation panel displays "COMPLETE," the adjustment
is completed.
4) If the operation panel displays "ERROR," perform the following
measures.
· When the di splay is 0: Check that the SPF is open.
Check that the lamp is ON. (If the lamp is OFF, check the MCU
con-nector.) Check that the CCD harness is properly inserted into
the MCU con-nector.
· When the display is 281 or above:
1) Remove the table glass.
2) Remove the dark box.
3) Slide the lens unit toward the front side and attach it, then
exe-cute SIM.
· When the display is 143 or below:
1) Remove the table glass.
2) Remove the dark box.
3) Slide the lens unit toward the rear side and attach it, then
execute SIM.
<Spec value>
SPF open/close position A: 125 - 225mm
3) If the distance is outside the specified range, adjust the open/close
sensor attachment plate position as shown below.
· Distance < 125mm: Shift toward A.
· Distance > 225mm: Shift toward B.
5
F
R
· After sliding the lens unit, perform the OC main scan magnification-
ratio automatic adjustment (SIM 48-1-1) and the RSPF original
off-center adjustment.
· This adjustment is basically O.K. with SIM 63-2.
[7] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. External fitting section
2) Document transport section cover
1
(Note) Turn the paw in the arrow direction.
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3) Document feed section cover
2
1
2. Paper feed unit section
1) Paper feed unit
4) Sensor PWB
3
2
1
1
4
2
5) Pickup solenoid
(Note) Remove section A of the pickup solenoid from the solenoid
arm groove.
2
7) Pickup roller ass’y
(Note) When assembling the pickup roller ass’y 4, check that rib A is
on the rib of the solenoid arm.
A
6) Clutch gear ass’y
1
1
A
2
4
6
3
6
5
1
8) Pick up roller, paper feed roller
4
3
1
2
1
3
4
2.5~4.0
From Edge pawl
1
2
3. Interfac e PW B
2
2) Rack cover
3
1
3
4
4
2
1
4. Document tray section
1) Document tray
1
3) Document length sensor SW
2
1
2
1
5. Drive frame section
2
1) Book sensor
3
1
1
2) Drive frame unit
4) Pressure release solenoid
3
1
2
1
3) Drive frame ass’y and drive belt
1
1
2
5) SPF motor
1
4
3
2
1
2
6. Transport section
1) Clutch
(Note) When assembling, check that the rib is in the clutch groove A
and fix it with E-ring.
3
4
2
A
1
2) Transport roller gear
5) PS roller
1
3) Reverse gate
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
6) Paper feed paper guide lower
(Note) When assembling, check that the paper feed paper guide
lower is securely set to rib A and boss B.
1
2
4) Transport roller
1
2
1
B
7) Paper feed paper guide upper
A
2
1
1
1
8) Paper exit roller
1
9) Gate solenoid
[8] MAINTENANCE
1. Maintenance parts
No.NameWork item Service callRemark
1 Pickup rollerCleaning
2-1 Separation unitCleaningReplace when
1
2-2 Front separation sheet Cleaning
3 Paper feed rollerCleaning
4 PS rollerCleaning
5 Transport rollerCleaning
6 Paper exit rollerCleaning
2
1
worn down.
1
Bearing
(Note) When assembling, check that the paper exit gate hook is set in
the solenoid groove.
When assembling, the bearing D-cut surface shuold be faced
down.
2-2
3
2-1
6
5
4
(Note) When performing maintenance, refer to [7] DISASSEMBLY