Sharp AR-M236, M276, AR-M237, M277 Service Manual. Parts Catalog

AR-M236/M276

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARM277/A1E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

AR-M236/M276

MODEL

AR-M237/M277

CONTENTS

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[2] SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

[3] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[8] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

AR-M237/M277

[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

[11] OTHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

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.

CONTENTS

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

1. Warning for servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Precautions for servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

3. Note for installing site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Product Line and options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

A. Line of machines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

B. Line of options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

C. Combination of options list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

A. Common operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

B. Copy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3. Engine specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

A. Operation and display section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

C. Optical (Image scanning) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

D. Scanner (exposure) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

E. Image process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

F. Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

G. Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Additional functions, copy functions, and expanded functions

5. Safety and environmental protection standards . . . . . . . . . 3-4

6. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

7. IMC board functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

8. “Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC)”

Printer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

A. Basic specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

B. Printer driver specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

C. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

D. System outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

A. SEC/LAG/SECL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

B. SEEG/SUK/SCA/SCNZ/SEA/SEES/SEZ/SEIS/SEB/

C. STCL/SRH/SRS/SRSSC/SBI/Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

2. Production number identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

3. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

A. Ambient conditions for transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

C. Operating ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4. Life (packed conditions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

A. Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

B. Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

C. Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

D. Other precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

2. Removal of protective material and fixing screw . . . . . . . . . 5-2

3. Removal and storage of fixing pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

4. Developer cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5. Toner cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

6. Toner density sensor level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

7. Tray paper size setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

A. Trays 1 – 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

B. Manual feed tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

8. Installation of options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

A. AR-P17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

B. AR-PK1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

C. AR-PF1/PF2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

D. AR-NC5J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

E. AR-NS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

F. AR-SM5/SM6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

SEN/SEF/SMEF/Russia/Special country . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

A. External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

B. Internal structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

C. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

D. Job status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

F. Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

G. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

H. Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING

1. List of adjustment items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

2. Copier adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

A. Process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

B. Mechanism section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

C. Image density (exposure) adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

[8] SIMULATION

1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

2. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

B. How to change the simulation adjustment value set by the

touch panel in the adjustment value entry process . . . . 8-1

3. Simulation code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

4. Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST

1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

2. Self diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE

1. Maintenance table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

2. Counter clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

3. List of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

4. Details of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

A. Process unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

B. Developing section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

C. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

D. Optical section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

E. Paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

F. Side door unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

G. 1st paper exit unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

H. 2nd paper exit unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

I. Laser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

J. Power unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

K. PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

L. Ozone filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

M.Drive section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

N. Transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

O. Operation section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

P. Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

[11] OTHERS

1. Flash ROM version-up procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Program download method

(for Copier, and fax program)

B. Printer Control Board firmware download method . . . . 11-2

C. Others (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

2. Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

A. Common program of digital copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

B. Copy function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

C. Printer function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

D. Network scanner function setting program. . . . . . . . . . 11-5

3. E-mail Status/E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

A. Basic functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

B. Main body specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

C. Printer controller specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

D. Handling of transmission data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION

1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

2. Actual wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

This Service Manual uses some photographs to assure safe operation. This Service Manual uses some photographs to assure safe operation.

Please understand the meanings of photographs before servicing.

WARNING: If this WARNING should be ignored, a serious danger

CAUTION: If this CAUTION should be ignored, an injury or a

1. Warning for servicing

1) Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements.

Avoid complex wiring, which may lead to a fire or an electric shock. It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

2) If there is any abnormality such as a smoke or an abnormal smell, interrupt the job and disconnect the power plug.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

3) Be sure to connect the grounding wire. If an electric leakage occurs without grounding, a fire or an electric shock may be the result.

To protect the machine and the power unit from lightening, grounding must be made.

4) When connecting the grounding wire, never connect it to the following points.

It may cause an explosion, a fire or an electric shock.

• Gas tube

• Lightning conductor

• A water pipe or a water faucet, which is not recognized as a

grounding object by the authorities.

• Grounding wire for telephone line

5) Do not damage, brake, or work the power cord. Do not put heavy objects on the power cable. Do not bend it forc-

ibly or do not pull it extremely. It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

6) Keep the power cable away from a heat source. Do not insert the power plug with dust on it into a power outlet. It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

7) Do not put a receptacle with water in it or a metal piece which may drop inside the machine.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

8) With wet or oily hands, do not touch the power plug, do not insert the telephone line jack, do not operate the machine, or do not perform servicing.

It may cause an electric shock.

2. Precautions for servicing

1) When servicing, disconnect the power plug, the printer cable, the network cable, and the telephone line from the machine, except when performing the communication test, etc.

It may cause an injury or an electric shock.

2) There is a high temperature area inside the machine. Use an extreme care when servicing.

It may cause a burn.

3) There is a high voltage section inside the machine which may cause an electric shock . Be careful when servicing.

4) Do not disassemble the laser unit. Do not insert a reflective material such as a screwdriver in the laser beam path.

It may damage eyes by reflection of laser beams.

5) When servicing with the machine operating, be careful not to squeeze you hands by the chain, the belt, the gear, and other driving sections.

to life or a serious injury would be resulted.

damage to properties would be resulted.

6) Do not leave the machine with the cabinet disassembled. Do not allow any person other than a serviceman to touch inside

the machine. It may cause an electric shock, a burn, or an injury.

7) When servicing, do not breathe toner, developer, and ink excessively. Do not get them in the eyes.

If toner, developer, or ink enters you eyes, wash it away with water immediately, and consult a doctor if necessary.

8) The machine has got sharp edges inside. Be careful not to damage fingers when servicing.

9) Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge in a fire. Otherwise, toner may pop and burn you.

10) When replacing the lithium battery of the PWB, use a specified one only.

If a battery of different specification is used, it may be broken, causing breakdown or malfunction of the machine.

11) When carrying a unit with PWB or electronic parts installed to it, be sure to put it in an anti-static-electricity bag.

It may cause a breakdown or malfunctions.

3. Note for installing site

Do not install the machine at the following sites.

1) Place of high temperature, high humidity, low temperature, low humidity, place under an extreme change in temperature and humidity.

Paper may get damp and form dews inside the machine, causing paper jam or copy dirt.

For operating and storing conditions, refer to the specifications described later.

2) Place of much vibrations It may cause a breakdown.

3) Poorly ventilated place An electro-static type copier will produce ozone inside it. The quantity of ozone produced is designed to a low level so as

not to affect human bodies. However, continuous use of such a machine may produce a smell of ozone. Install the machine in a well ventilated place, and ventilate occasionally.

4) Place of direct sunlight. Plastic parts and ink may be deformed, discolored, or may undergo

qualitative change. It may cause a breakdown or copy dirt.

5) Place which is full of organic gases such as ammonium The organic photoconductor (OPC) drum used in the machine may

undergo qualitative change due to organic gases such as ammonium.

Installation of this machine near a diazo-type copier may result in dirt copy.

6) Place of much dust When dusts enter the machine, it may cause a breakdown or copy

dirt.

7) Place near a wall Some machine require intake and exhaust of air. If intake and exhaust of air are not properly performed, copy dirt or

a breakdown may be resulted.

8) Unstable or slant surface If the machine drops or fall down, it may cause an injury or a break-

down. If there are optional paper desk and the copier desk specified, it is

recommendable to use them. When using the optional desk, be sure to fix the adjuster and lock

the casters.

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 NOTE FOR SERVICING 1 - 1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Product Line and options

A. Line of machines

Model name Composition Model name Composition

AR-M277/M237 (For SEC/SECL) Copier/Printer (SPLC) model AR-M276/M236 Copier/Printer (SPLC) model

B. Line of options

AR-RP7

Reversing single pass feeder

AR-TR3

Job separator tray kit

AR-P17

Printer expansion kit

AR-VR6

Platen cover (OC)

AR-FN5N

Finisher

AR-PK1/N

PS3 expansion kit

AR-D21

500-sheet paper feed unit

AR-FX7

Facsimile expansion kit

AR-PF1

Bar code font kit

AR-D22

2X500-sheet paper feed unit

AR-MM9

8MB FAX memory

AR-PF2

Flash ROM kit

AR-NC5J

Print server card

Network scanner expansion kit

AR-NS2

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 CONFIGURATION 2 - 1

256MB expansion memory board

512MB expansion memory board

AR-SM5

AR-SM6

C. Combination of options list

❍: Installable ✕: Not available

Section

Automatic document feeder and OC

Reversing single pass feeder AR-RP7 Standard ❍ Platen cover (OC) AR-VR6 ✕❍

Paper feed system 500-sheet paper feed unit AR-D21 ❍❍500 x 1 (80g/m

2X500-sheet paper feed unit AR-D22 ❍❍500 x 2 (80g/m

Paper exit system Job separator tray kit AR-TR3 ❍❍

Finisher AR-FN5N ❍❍ Staple cartridge AR-SC1 ❍❍For AR-FN5N

FAX system Facsimile expansion kit AR-FX7 ❍❍FAX board option available only for

8MB FAX memory AR-MM9 ❍❍ PC-FAX (only sending) – ❍❍

Printer system Printer expansion kit AR-P17 ❍❍

Print server card AR-NC5J ❍❍The AR-P17 must be installed. Bar code font kit AR-PF1 ❍❍ Flash ROM kit AR-PF2 ❍❍ PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1/N ❍❍

Memory board (From July 2003 onward)

256MB expansion memory board

512MB expansion memory board

Software Network scanner expansion kit AR-NS2 ❍❍The memory of 128MB must be added.

For details of the options, refer to the Service Manual of each option.

Option Main unit Model

Item Model AR-M237/M277 AR-M236/M276

AR-SM5 ❍❍

AR-SM6 ❍❍

Note

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SEC/SECL/SEEG/SUK/SCA/SEIS/ SEES/SEB/SEN/SEF/SRS/STCL/ SRSSC/Philippines/SRH/SBI/SMEF/ South Africa/Taiwan/SOCC

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 CONFIGURATION 2 - 2

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

This model is designed as an SPLC printer, and can be extended for use as a PCL6/PS3/NC/scanner by options. For details, refer to the Service Manual of the AR-P11/AR-PK1/AR-NC5J/AR-NS2.

1. Basic specifications

(1) Type

Machine Type Desktop type

(2) External dimensions

Floor to OC top surface 623 (W) x 609.5 (D) x 673 (H)mm

Floor to Glass surface 623 (W) x 609.5 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm

Floor to RSPF surface 623 (W) x 609.5 (D) x 785.5 (H)mm

(3) Weight

AR-M276/M236 41.8 kg (including DV), 39.8 kg (excluding DV)

(92 lbs. (including DV), 87.7 lbs. (excluding DV))

AR-M277/M237 49.3 kg (including DV), 47.3 kg (excluding DV)

(108.6 lbs. (including DV), 104.2 lbs. (excluding DV))

(4) Power supply

Voltage 100V/110V/120V/127V/230V (common with 200V)/

240V Frequency 50/60Hz common Power switch One power source

2. Operation specifications

A. Common operation

(1) Warm up time

Warm-up time Under 23 sec. Pre-heat function Yes

(2) Jam recovery time

About 10sec (Leaving the machine for 60 sec after opening the door, standard condition, polygon stop.)

B. Copy mode

(1) Document size

Max. document size A3 paper (11" × 17")

(2) Picture quality mode

Picture quality mode

Text Auto mode 1 step Selectable Text mode 5 steps Selectable Text/Photo mode 5 steps Selectable Photo mode 5 steps — Super Photo mode 5 steps —

(24.5 (W) x 24 (D) x 26.5 (H) inch)

(24.5 (W) x 24 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch)

(24.5 (W) x 24 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch)

Density

adjustment step

Toner save mode

(3) Copy magnification ratio

• Normal mode Copy magnification

ratio Zoom width 25 to 400% (50 to 200% for RSPF) Fixed magnification mode

Independent magnification width

• 1200 dpi mode Copy magnification

ratio Zoom width 50 to 200% (50 to 141% for RSPF) Fixed magnification mode

Independent magnification width

Magnification precision

Magnification range/fixed magnification

AB Series: 25, 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122, 141, 200, 400% 5R+5E (50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122, 141 and 200% for RSPF) Inch Series: 25, 50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129, 200, 400% 4R+4E (50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129 and 200% for RSPF)

25 to 400% for horizontal/vertical (50 to 200% for RSPF)

Magnification range/fixed magnification

AB Series: 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122, 141, 200% 4R+4E (50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122 and 141% for RSPF) Inch Series: 50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129, 200% 3R+3E (50, 64, 77, 100, 121 and 129% for RSPF) 50 to 200% for horizontal/vertical (50 to 141% for RSPF)

Normal copy: 100%±1.0% Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0% Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%

(4) Job speed

a. First Copy Time

Normal Less than 4.8 sec. (when the single copy)

∗ When paper of A4/Letter is fed from the upper cassette of the

machine and discharged.

b. Copy speed

Mode AR-M276/M277 AR-M236/M237 1 scan multi copy

∗ When A4/Letter

b. Multi copy speed (sheets/minute)

Document Size

A3 15 7.5 12 7.5 B4 17 8.5 14 8.5 A4 (Horizontal feed) 27 13.5 23 13.5 A4 (Vertical feed) 18 9 16 9 B5 (Horizontal feed) 27 13.5 23 13.5 B5 (Vertical feed) 21 10.5 18 10.5 11" × 17" 14 7.5 12 7.5 8-1/2" × 14" 16 8 13 8 8-1/2" × 13" 17 8.5 14 8.5 8-1/2" × 11" (Horizontal feed) 8-1/2" × 11" (Vertical feed) A5/INV 27 13.5 23 13.5

∗ The slowest speed is listed in enlargement/reduction copy. ∗ Single-side copy

(600 dpi) 27 cpm 23 cpm (1200 dpi) 13.5 cpm 13.5 cpm

AR-M276/M277 AR-M236/M237

600 dpi 1200 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi

27 13.5 23 13.5

18 9 16 9

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(5) Max. multi-copy (print) quantity

999 sheets

(6) Picture quality

a. Image process

Picture quality mode Image process (Software) Text Auto mode • 2 gradations Text mode Text/Photo mode Photo mode Super Photo mode Dither

b. Toner save mode

Toner save percentage 10%

c. Zoom method

Main scanning direction

Sub scanning direction Performed by image processing and

d. Resolution

• Read Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

400 dpi 400 dpi

• Write Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

Basic

resolution

600 dpi 1200 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi

Copy magnification

ratio 25% to 49% —— 50% to 69% 3.2 line/mm 2.8 line/mm 70% to 94% 3.6 line/mm 3.2 line/mm 95% to 105% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm 106% to 141% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm 142% to 400% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm

e. Gradation

Read 256 gradations Write 2 gradations

Performed through image processing

changing scanning speed

Virtual

resolution

• Area separation

• Error diffusion

Basic

resolution

Position

Center Corners

Virtual

resolution

3. Engine specifications

A. Operation and display section

Display unit Touch panel Operation system Button switch system

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section

(1) Paper feed ability

Paper feed section

Paper feed capacity

Paper feed size AB Series: A3 to A6R

Remaining detection

2 cassettes + multi manual feed

500 x 2 + 100 (80 g/m²)

Inch Series: 11"×17" to 8.5"×5.5" Cassette section: empty detection only available

Manual paper feed section: empty detection only available

• Details of paper feed section Paper feed

capacity Paper weight 56 to 105 g/m² (15 to 28 lbs) Paper feed size A3/B4/A4/A4R/B5/B5R/A5/16K/16KR/8K

Paper kind Standard paper (56 to 80 g/m²), normal paper

Special paper Recycle paper Paper size selection Cassette attachment/ detachment Remarks A5, 8.5 x 5.5 (only for tray 1)

• Manual feed section Paper weight 52 to 200 g/m² (14 to 54 lbs)

Paper Size AB Series: A3 to A6R

Paper kind Multi feed: Standard paper (52 to 80 g/m²), special

Size detection Yes Guide display A3/A4,11,B4/B5,8.5,A4R/A5,B5R,A5R,5.5

∗ When poor image quality is resulted by the use of OHP sheet, adjust

with SIM 44-34.

500 (80 g/m²)

8.5×11/8.5×14/11×17/8.5×13/8.5×11R/8.5×5.5

(80 to 105 g/m²), special paper

User operation (Touch panel operation)

Yes

B5 is not applicable to tray 2.

Inch Series: 11"×17" to 8.5"×5.5"

paper (Recycle paper/OHP/label paper/postcard/ envelope), thick paper (max. 200 g/m²) Single feed: Standard paper (52 to 128 g/m²), special paper (Recycle paper/OHP/label paper/ postcard/envelope), thick paper (max. 200 g/m²)

(2) Finishing ability

Paper exit section Paper exit tray (1 tray) Paper exit face Face down Capacity 500 sheets (A3, B4, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

Full detection No Paper detection Yes Finishing Yes E-sort capacity 600 dpi 90 sheets (Max. 2970 sheets) of A4

1200 dpi 16 sheets (Max. 528 sheets) of A4

Offset function Depending on the shifter. Stapling Available when the finisher is

8.5 x 13: 300 sheets)

standard documents (Sharp A4 standard document Test Chart B (6%))

installed.

(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3)

a. Condition

In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is set up as MFD.

b. Simultaneous wrapping in kit

Job separator tray Setting manual book

c. Simultaneous wrapping

Setting manual book

d. Function

This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and can separate copier exit, printer exit and FAX exit.

e. Many of tray

1 (this tray can not set up more than 2)

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f. Separator system

by control of main machine

g. Exit paper size

Upper exit tray (Job separator tray)

Lower exit tray (Main machine exit tray)

h. Exit paper weight

52 to 128g/m

i. Paper pass

center (same as main unit)

j. Exit area/finishing

Upper exit tray (Job separator tray) Face down Lower exit tray (main machine exit tray) Face down

k. Power supply

Power supply DC 24V (from main machine) Power consumption 5.6W

l. Method of movement

with original motor (not with main machine)

m. Machine weight

0.6 kg

n. Exit capacity

Upper exit tray (Job separator) 100 sheets Lower exit tray (main machine exit tray) 500 sheets (

∗ 300 sheets except for A4/LT

o. Tray full detector

Upper exit tray (Job separator) Yes Lower exit tray (main machine exit tray) Yes

p. Concept of function

Upper exit tray (Job separator) Copy/FAX/Printer (This setting can

Lower exit tray (main machine exit tray)

q. Main color of cabinet

Frosty white

r. Setting

to be easy setting

(14 to 34.1lbs)

AB system A3 to A6 Inch system 11 x 17 to 8.5 x 5.5 AB system A3 to A6 Inch system 11 x 17 to 8.5 x 5.5

∗)

be done by users.) Copy/Printer/FAX (This setting can

be done by users.)

C. Optical (Image scanning) section

(1) Type

Flat-bed type/monochrome

(2) Document reference position

Rear left reference

(3) Resolution

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

400 dpi 400 dpi

(4) Gradation

256 gradations (8-bit)

(5) Original size/Scanning area

a. Max. original size

A3 paper (11" × 17")

(6) Scanning speed

122mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%) 61mm/sec (1200 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)

(7) Light source (lamp)

Type Xenon Drive voltage 1.5 kV

(8) Read sensor

Type Reduction optical system image sensor (CCD)

Monochrome

D. Scanner (exposure) section

(1) Resolution

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

600 dpi 600 dpi

(2) Gradation

2 gradations

(3) Laser unit specifications

r.p.m. 28,800 rpm Mirror surfaces 6 faces Laser power 0.4mW/600dpi, 0.2mW/1200dpi Laser beam size 60 Laser wave length 785nm

µ (Main scan) x 70µ (Sub scan)

E. Image process section

Imaging speed 600 dpi : 122 mm/sec.

1200 dpi : 61 mm/sec.

Photo conductor

Toner Type Developer (Black)

Charge System (–) DC scorotron (saw tooth)

Transfer System Transfer roller

Exposure Xenon lamp Developing Dry, 2-component magnetic brush

Separation (–) DC scorotron Discharge — Cleaning Blade

Type OPC drum (dia. 30mm) LIFE 75,000 sheets

LIFE 25,000 sheets (Toner, life: 25k, Developer

Voltage 560

Voltage 18

life: 75k)

µA constant electric current

µA (electric current)

development

F. Fusing

Type Heat roller Lamp Type Halogen lamp

Voltage 100V Power

consumption

Fusing temperature 185° (600 dpi)

Heat roller Teflon coated roller Pressure roller Silicone rubber roller with re-engerized

Separation system Natural separation (with pawl)

1000W

160° (1200 dpi)

cube

G. Drive

Drive section Motor

Main motor DC brushless motor

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4. Additional functions, copy functions, and expanded functions

APS Yes (No for APS by flow scan with the

RSPF)

AMS Yes (No for AMS by flow scan with the

Stream feeding mode Yes Job build function Yes (Copy/Scan) Auto tray switching Yes (No for manual paper feed) Memory copy (600

dpi) Memory copy (1200

dpi) Rotation copy Yes E-sort Yes XY zoom Yes

1 set 2 copy Yes (No for enlargement) Binding margin Yes

Edge erase Yes

Center frame erase Yes

Booklet copy Yes (Printing only) White/black reversion Yes

2 in 1/4 in 1 Yes Sorter Yes

Mix paper feed Yes (Only when this function is set) Preheating Yes (Conditions are set with the key

Auto power shut off function

Message display Yes Key operator

program Printer status

monitor/Printer administration utility

Wireless LAN support Yes (A 3rd party part is recommended.) Coin vendor support Yes (Option only for the models for dealers) Auditor support Yes Duplex Yes (Standard) Total counter Yes Toner save Yes Department

management Job registration/call Yes (10 jobs) Cover paper Yes (Insertion and stapling must be allowed

OHP insert paper Yes (Only printer function)

RSPF)

Yes (1 page memory provided as standard)

When the OC is used: Landscape/Portrait 25 – 400% (50 – 200% for 1200 dpi) When the RSPF is used: Landscape/Portrait 50 – 200% (50 – 141% for 1200 dpi)

Default AB series: 0 – 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) Inch series: 0 – 1 inch (Unit of 1/8 inch)

Whole surface only (Can be inhibited with the simulation.)

Offset function (shifter or finisher) required

operator program.) Yes (Conditions are set with the key

operator program.)

Yes

Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/ IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC card is required.)

Yes (100 departments)

from manual feed.)

Self print function Yes (The service simulations in the machine

Built-in clock Yes Paper exit tray

selection

1 page memory 48MB

and the key operation list are printed.)

(When the finisher is installed) Machine: Copy/FAX/*Printer Top tray: Copy/*FAX Offset tray: Printer/*Copy

(When the job separator is installed) Machine: *Copy/Printer/FAX Job separator tray: Copy/*Printer/*FAX

* Default: (The above setup items for each paper exit tray can be changed by the user.)

5. Safety and environmental protection standards

(1) Safety and environmental protection standards

Item

Environment acknowledgment

Safety acknowledgement & EMI

(2) Ozone level

Ozone Less than 0.02mg/m³ Dust Less than 0.075mg/m³

(3) Noise level

Operating Less than 63dB On standby Less than 40dB

USA: EnergyStar Canada: ECP, EnergyStar Germany: Blue angel conformity Europe: EnergyStar North Europe: Nordic swan

USA: UL/FDA/FCC Canada: cUL/FDA/FCC Europe: CE/SEMKO/ITSGS UK: CE/SEMKO/ITSGS Australia: IEC60950 conformity/C-TICK Taiwan: Taiwan EMI (Class B)/CNS conformity Russia: GOST-R Middle East, Africa: CE conformity/IEC60950 conformity/CISPR22 conformity China: CCC Others: ICube/NOM (Mexico)/FCC conformity/ CISPR22 conformity/IS112/IS961-6.1/2

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6. Environment conditions

7. IMC board functions

(1) Space required

Folded multi manual feed 628 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm Open multi manual feed 894 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm

(2) Operating ambient conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(3) Ambient storage conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(4) Ambient conditions for transporting

* Sort function (Electronic sort)

* Group function 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)

Rotation copy

2 in 1/4 in 1 Two pages or four pages of documents

Edge erase Images on the edges of the document are

Center erase The center image of the set document is

Binding edge Binding edge is provided on the left, right

Compression memory for electronic sort

* Memory read capacity

Memory expansion 2 slots for DIMM memory, Max. 512MB x 2

Note: The number of sheets for the columns marked with “*” is calcu-

lated supposing that the same quantity is assigned to the ROPM memory and the copy expansion memory.

600dpi 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)

1200dpi 22 sheets (Max. 726 sheets) of A4

32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB) 90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4 standard documents at 600dpi, 22 sheets (max. 726 sheets) with A4 standard documents at 1200dpi. Offset paper exit by the shifter function

90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4 standard documents at 600dpi, 22 sheets (max. 726 sheets) with A4 standard documents at 1200dpi. Offset paper exit by the shifter function

If there is paper of the same size as the document size, the image is rotated and printed even though the paper is set in a different direction. (In some cases, enlargement rotation may not be executed.)

are copied on one page of paper. Division can be made with slid lines or dotted lines (by user setup). (The solid line width is 8 lines)

erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in the range of 0 – 20mm (0 – 1 inch).)

or the top of the set document. 32MB

90 sheets (Max. 1500 sheets) of A4 standard documents (Sharp A4 standard document Test Chart B (6%))

standard documents (Sharp A4 standard document Test Chart B (6%))

slots + 32MB (Expandable up to 1056MB)

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(5) Atmospheric pressure

595 mmHg or above

(6) Standard temperature and humidity

Temperature 20 to 25°C Humidity 65±5%RH

8. “Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC)” Printer function

A. Basic specification

Item Detail

Print Speed 15ppm: 600dpi (including transfer from PC)

Resolution 600dpi Smoothing 1200dpi x 600dpi Toner Save Mode Standard Input tray Multi Bypass tray

Duplex print Standard Finisher Option Printer driver Standard Manual (Online manual) Platform IBM PC/AT (Include compatible machine)

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5

27ppm: ROPM (AR-M277/M276) 23ppm: ROPM (AR-M237/M236)

Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4 (Depending on conditions of the machine and option installation.)

Standard

Item Detail Support OS (Printer Driver)

Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home/Professional Edition

B. Printer driver specification

(1) System

Machine OS

IBM PC/AT (Include compatible machine)

(2) Printing function specification

General Copies 1-999

Paper Input Paper Size A3 / B4 / A4 / B5 / A5 / B6 /

Paper Output

Graphic Print Quality Normal

Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home/Professional Edition

Function Content

Orientation Portrait

Landscape

Collate Collate

Uncollate

Document Style 1-Sided, 2-Sided (Book),

2-Sided (Tablet) N-up printing 2/4 N-up Order Z N-up Border Yes/No User Setting Yes

A6 / Ledger (11x17) /

Legal (8.5 x 14) /

Foolscap (8.5 x 13) /

Letter (8.5 x 11) /

Invoice (5.5 x 8.5) / Folio /

Executive / COM-10 /

DL / C5 / 8K / 16K Custom Paper Size 1 size Source Selection • Auto

• Bypass (Auto)

• Bypass (Manual)

• Tray 1/2/3/4

Paper Type Tray: Normal paper, letter

head paper, recycle paper, colored paper Bypass: Normal paper, letter head paper, recycle paper, colored paper, thick paper, thin paper, label paper, OHP,

postcard, envelope Transparency print Yes / No Output Tray Selection • Center Tray

• Upper Tray

• Finisher Offset tray

Staple Yes / No

Draft

Photo Smoothing Yes / No Toner save Yes / No Photo Enhancement Yes / No Fit to Page Yes / No 2 Gradation print Yes / No Image Adjustment Brightness : 0 to 100

Contrast : 0 to 100

Function Content

Watermark Watermark (None) / TOP SECRET /

CONFIDENTIAL / DRAFT /

ORIGINAL / COPY User setting Add / Update / Delete Position Center

X: ±50

Y : ±50 Size 6 to 300 Angle ±90 Gray Scale 0 to 255 Edit Font Yes On first page only Yes / No

Configuration Setting

Others

Input Trays Two / Three / Four trays Output Tray Options None / Upper Tray / Staple

Finisher Set Tray Status Yes Version Information Yes ROPM Yes / No

(3) Print quality

Mode Control Content

Resolution/Print quality

Smoothing On* Smoothing function is ON.

Toner Save Mode On Toner save function is ON.

Photo Enhancement On Photo enhancement function is ON.

2 Gradation print On 2-Gradation print function is ON.

* Default

600dpi (Fixed)

Off Smoothing function is OFF.

Off* Toner save function is OFF.

Off* Photo enhancement function is

Off* 2-Gradation print function is OFF.

Print quality is selected from Normal*/Draft/Photo.

OFF.

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(5) Paper handling specifications

a. Paper feed direction

Limitations on tray/functions for support paper

Paper feed tray Paper exit tray Function

Paper name Paper size

A3 297 x 420 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A4 210 x 297 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A5 148 x 210 mm Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes A6 105 x 148 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes B4 257 x 364 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes B5 182 x 257 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes B6 128 x 182 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Ledger 11 x 17 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Letter 8.5 x 11 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Legal 8.5 x 14 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Executive 7.25 x 10.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Folio 8.3 x 13 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Invoice 5.5 x 8.5 inch Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Foolscap 8.5 x 13 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8K 270 x 390 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes 16K 195 x 270 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes DL 110 x 220 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes C5 162 x 229 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Com10 4.125 x 9.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Custom W: 100 to 297 mm

L: 148 to 431.8 mm

Manual

Tray 1Tray 2Tray 3Tray 4

tray

Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A

Center

tray

Upper

tray

Offset

tray

Staple Fit page

Setting direction toward paper

feed port = Long side

Transfer direction

(6) Print enable area

Setting direction toward paper

feed port = Short side

Transfer direction

Actual page size

Print area

Logic paper size

HP/GL picture frame

Paper

Size

A3 7014 9920 6730 142 100 300 6814 0

B4 6070 8597 5786 142 100 300 5870 0 A4 4960 7014 4676 142 100 300 4760 0 B5 4298 6070 5770 142 100 300 4098 0 A5 3508 4960 3224 142 100 300 3308 0

Ledger 6600 10200 6300 150 100 300 6400 0

Legal 5100 8400 4800 150 100 300 4900 0 Letter 5100 6600 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Invoice 3300 5100 3000 150 100 300 3100 0

Foolscap 5100 7800 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Folio 4980 7800 4680 150 100 300 4780 0

Executive 4350 6300 4050 150 100 300 4150 0

COM-10 2474 5700 2174 150 100 300 2274 0

C5 3826 5408 3542 142 100 300 3626 0 DL 2598 5196 2314 142 100 300 2398 0

ABCDEFGH

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Actual page size

Print area

Logic paper size

HP/GL picture frame

(7) Print reference

This machine employs the center reference system. Since the digital copier is not provided with the tray size detection feature, formatting and center distribution are performed not by the actual paper size but by the paper size specified by the computer.

Origin

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN 12345 abc

Actual paper size

Size specified by the HOST

Paper

Size

ABCDEFGH

A3 9920 7014 9684 118 100 300 9720 0 B4 8597 6070 8361 118 100 300 8397 0 A4 7014 4960 6778 118 100 300 6814 0 B5 6070 4298 5830 118 100 300 5870 0 A5 4960 3508 4720 118 100 300 4760 0

Ledger 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0

Legal 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0

Letter 6600 5100 6360 120 100 300 6400 0

Invoice 5100 3300 2860 120 100 300 4900 0

Foolscap 7800 5100 7560 120 100 300 7600 0

Folio 7800 4980 7560 120 100 300 7600 0

Executive 6300 4350 6060 120 100 300 6100 0

COM-10 5700 2474 3460 120 100 300 5500 0

C5 5408 3826 5172 118 100 300 5208 0 DL 5196 2598 4960 118 100 300 4996 0

∗ Top margin

The set value is received from the digital copier, and data are made according to the set value.

∗ Left margin

Since the paper size sensor is not set, the digital copier cannot recognize the size and direction of paper which is actually inserted. Therefore, the left margin is set according to the paper size specified in the print data sent from the computer, and print process is performed. If the computer does not specify the paper size, or in the case of the custom size, the left margin is set according to the default paper size.

Paper feed direction

Center reference line

C. Interface

Interface IEEE 1284 (Parallel interface)

USB Ver. 2.0

D. System outline

The GDI-PWB is provided with IEEE1284 I/F on the host side, and the 16-bit bi-directional data bus I/F and UART on the machine side. Transfer of image data with the IMC-PWB is performed with this 16-bit bi-directional data bus. Command status information with the engine is processed with UART.

This unit is installed to the position of PCL-PWB on the conventional AR-235/275.

JBIG compression data sent from the host are transferred to the IMC PWB, where the data are extracted to be VIDEO data, and sent through the MCU PWB to the LSU.

M-bus

CCD

Engine

MCU

Image

process

ASIC

IMC

Page memory

Extraction

CPU

JBIG-

Lite

Compressed

memory

UART Command status

GDI

JBIG

data

Data through

CPU

ASIC

IEEE1284

Header + JBIG data

JBIG printer driver

: Data flow

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[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. List

A. SEC/LAG/SECL

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner CA (black) w/IC Toner

Vinyl bag

2 Developer Developer

(Developer; Net weight 500g) 3 Drum kit Drum ×1 75K AR-271DR 4 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

Fusing gear

Upper heat roller bearing

Upper cleaning pad

Fusing separation pawl (upper) 5 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

Fusing separation pawl (lower)

Fusing busing (lower) 6 150K maintenance kit Drum separation unit

Transfer roller unit

DV seal

DV side sheet N

DV side sheet N2

DV side mylar 7 MC unit MC unit ×10 75K (×10) AR-270MC 8 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 75K (×10) AR-270CB 9 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 225K AR-272DU

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3AR-SC1 For AR-FN5N (For 30 sheets staple)

×10

25K (×10) AR-270MT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

×10 ×10 75K (×10) AR-271MD MD=ND*10

×1

150K AR-272UH

×1 ×2 ×1 ×4 ×1

300K AR-272LH

×4 ×2 ×2

150K AR-272KA1

×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×2

MT=NT*10

∗ The life of the toner reception seat welded to the

drum frame is 225K, and it can be used up to 3 times. (Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit parts

excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

11 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit ×1 150K AR-272TX 12 Paper feed roller kit Paper feed roller kit ×1 100K AR-271IR 13 Fusing unit Fusing unit (120V heater lamp) ×1 150K AR-272FU

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

B. SEEG/SUK/SCA/SCNZ/SEA/SEES/SEZ/SEIS/SEB/SEN/SEF/SMEF/Russia/Special country

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner CA (black) w/IC Toner

Vinyl bag 2 Developer Developer

(Developer; Net weight 500g) 3 Drum kit Drum ×1 75K AR-271DM 4 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

Fusing gear

Upper heat roller bearing

Upper cleaning pad

Fusing separation pawl (upper) 5 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

Fusing separation pawl (lower)

Fusing busing (lower) 6 150K PM kit Drum separation unit

Transfer roller unit

DV seal

DV side sheet N

DV side sheet N2

DV side mylar 7 MC unit MC unit ×10 75K (×10) AR-270MC 8 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 75K (×10) AR-270CB 9 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 225K AR-272DU

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3AR-SC1 For AR-FN5N (For 30 sheets staple)

×10

25K (×10) AR-270LT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

×10 ×10 75K (×10) AR-271LD LD=DV*10

×1

150K AR-272UH

×1 ×2 ×1 ×4 ×1

300K AR-272LH

×4 ×2 ×2

150K AR-272KA

×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×2

LT=T*10

∗ The life of the toner reception seat welded to the

drum frame is 225K, and it can be used up to 3 times. (Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit parts

excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

11 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit ×1 150K AR-272TX

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

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C. STCL/SRH/SRS/SRSSC/SBI/Agent

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner CA (black) w/IC Toner

Vinyl bag 2 Developer Developer

(Developer; Net weight 500g) 3 Drum kit Drum ×1 75K AR-271DR 4 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

Fusing gear

Upper heat roller bearing

Upper cleaning pad

Fusing separation pawl (upper) 5 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

Fusing separation pawl (lower)

Fusing busing (lower) 6 150K PM kit Drum separation unit

Transfer roller unit

DV seal

DV side sheet N

DV side sheet N2

DV side mylar 7 MC unit MC unit ×10 75K (×10) AR-270MC 8 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 75K (×10) AR-270CB 9 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 225K AR-272DU

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3AR-SC1 For AR-FN5N (For 30 sheets staple)

×10

25K (×10) AR-270CT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

×10

CT=ST*10

×10 75K (×10) AR-271CD CD=SD*10

×1

150K AR-272UH

×1 ×2 ×1 ×4

×1

300K AR-272LH

×4 ×2

×2

150K AR-272KA

×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×2

∗ The life of the toner reception seat welded to the

drum frame is 225K, and it can be used up to 3 times. (Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit parts

excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

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2. Production number identification

3. Environment conditions

<TD cartridge>

The label on the TD cartridge shows the date of production.

Serial number

(0001-9999)

Unit version

Destination

The end digit of production year

Label position

Production month

January

September October November December

A. Ambient conditions for transporting

0 X Y

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed)

Humidity (%)

<Drum>

The laser print indicates the date (year, month, day) of production.

123 1 The last digit of the production year. 2 The production month.

X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.

3 The production sub lot.

Temperature (˚C)

C. Operating ambient conditions

Use environment conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

4. Life (packed conditions)

Photoconductor drum (36 months from the production month) Developer, toner (24 months from the production month)

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[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installation

A. Environment

The performance of this machine is affected by the environment of the installing site. Avoid installation to the following places:

• Avoid installation in direct sunlight, otherwise the plastic parts may

be deformed.

• Avoid installation to a place where there is ammonium gas. Installation near a diazo-copier may lead to dirty copy.

• Be sure to have enough space around the machine. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

12" (30cm)

• Avoid installation in a place of high temperature, high humidity, low temperature or low humidity, otherwise paper may be dampened and frost may be generated in the machine to cause a paper jam and dirty copy.

• Avoid installation in a dusty place, otherwise dust may enter the machine to cause dirty copy or machine troubles.

• Avoid installation to a place with much vibration, otherwise the machine may cause troubles.

12"

(30cm)

12"

(30cm)

B. Power source

• Be sure to use only the power outlet (with the earth terminal) of 15A or more and 100V.

• Install the machine near the power outlet to facilitate disconnection of the power plug.

• If the power plug of this machine and other illuminating apparatus are connected to the same power outlet, the lamp may flicker. Use an exclusive power outlet for this machine without connecting another lamp together.

• Avoid complex wiring. Be careful not to damage, break, or process the power cord.

• Earth wire connection Be sure to connect the earth wire for protection against danger. If not, a leakage may cause a fire or an electric shock.

• Avoid installation to a place of poor ventilation.

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Earth terminal

C. Transport

• When transporting the machine, use manpower of two persons to hold the grips on the both sides of the machine with both hands.

D. Other precautions

• If the machine produces smoke or bad smell, stop the operation of the machine.

• When the exclusive table (option) is used, be sure to use the adjusters (4 pcs.) on the floor. When it is required to move the machine for rearrangement of the office, etc., release the adjuster locks and move the machine.

Adjuster

• Do not use flammable spray near the machine.

• Do not remove the cabinet of the machine.

• Do not put a receptacle with water in it or metal pieces, which may

drop inside the machine, causing a trouble.

• When it thunders, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet to prevent against an electric shock or a fire caused by lighting damage.

• If a piece of metal or water enters the machine, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

• Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand.

• Do not remodel the machine.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when closing the front cover or

the side cover and setting the paper feed tray to supply paper or process a paper jam.

Lock

• The fusing section is heated to a high temperature. When removing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the fusing section.

• When the machine is not used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet for safety.

• When transporting the machine, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. (Remove the earth wire after disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet.)

Release

Fusing section

2. Removal of protective material and fixing

screw

1) Remove all tapes, then open the document cover and remove the

protective material of sheet shape.

2) Use a screwdriver to remove the fixing screw.

The fixing screw is required when transporting the machine. Keep it in the tray. (Refer to the later description.)

• When disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet, do not pull the cord.

• Do not throw toner or the toner cartridge into a fire.

• Keep toner or the toner cartridge away from the children.

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3. Removal and storage of fixing pin

1) Lift the knob and gently pull out the tray.

2) Hold the paper pressure plate and turn the fixing pin in the arrow

direction.

3) Store the removed fixing pin and the fixing screw which was

removed in the above procedure, together in the specified storage place in the tray.

Fixing pin

4) Rotate the MG roller in the arrow direction and supply developer evenly into the developing unit.

MG roller

∗ Shake the developer bag enough before opening it. ∗ Check that the DV seal is free from developer. If developer is

attached to the DV seal, clean and remove it.

5) Attach the developer tank to the developer cartridge. After supplying developer into the developer cartridge, do not tilt or

shake the developer cartridge.

6) Attach the developer cartridge to the copier, and fix it with the screw.

Note: When replacing the OPC drum with a new one, be sure to clear

the drum count.

Fixing screw

∗ If power is turned don without removing the fixing pin, it will be diffi-

cult to pull out the tray.

4. Developer cartridge installation

1) Hold the both sides of the front cover, and pull down to open it.

2) Loosen the blue screw and pull out the developing cartridge.

5. Toner cartridge installation

1) Remove the toner cartridge from the bag, shake it about 20 times horizontally, and remove the tape.

Shake about 20 times.

Shutter

Tape

∗ When holding the toner cartridge, do not touch the shutter section,

but hold the grips. Do not remove the tape before shaking the cartridge.

2) Press the lock release lever, and insert the unit completely into the copier along the guide groove. Then fix the blue screw and the locking screw.

3) Remove the developer tank from the developer cartridge.

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∗ Dirt or dust must be removed from the toner cartridge before

installing.

3) Remove the tape from the shutter, and remove the shutter from the

DATA

LINE

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOT L COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

ADDRES CONTRO

KEYBOARD

SELECT

KEY

CONTRA

TRAY 1

TRAY 2

TRAY 3

PLAIN / 8½ x 14

PLAIN / 11x17

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN / 8½ x 11

DATA

LINE

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOT L COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

ADDRES CONTRO

KEYBOARD

SELECT

KEY

CONTRA

TRAY 4

BYPASS TRAY

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN

PLAIN / 11x17

toner cartridge. Dispose the removed shutter.

6. Toner density sensor level adjustment

1) Open the cover with the power OFF.

2) Power ON (The mechanism cannot be initialized because the cover is open.)

3) Install the developing unit with new developer in it.

4) Enter SIM 25-2. (# →∗→C →∗→25 → START → 2 → START)

5) Close the cover immediately before starting the operation.

6) Press the [START] key to start.

After completion of the adjustment, be sure to cancel the simulation. Note: When replacing developer with new one, be sure to clear the

developer counter.

4) Select the tray in which you loaded paper.

If the desired tray does not appear in the display, use the [↑] key or [↓] key to scroll until it appears.

5) Select the size and type of paper that is loaded in the tray. The currently selected paper type will be highlighted.

• To change the paper type selection, touch the appropriate type

key.

• To change the paper size selection, touch the appropriate size

key.

• To change the displayed size selections to AB sizes, touch [AB

↔ INCH].

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TRAY 1 TYPE/SIZE SETTING

TYPE

PLAIN

RECYCLED

LETTER HEAD 11x17

COLOR

8½x11

SIZE AB INCH

8½x14

8½x11R 5½x8½

8½x13

7. Tray paper size setting

When the tray paper size is changed, set the tray paper size in the following procedure.

During temporary halt due to paper empty or a paper jam or during interruption copy, the paper size setting cannot be made.

During FAX data output (when the FAX function is provided) or during printing (when the printing function is provided), the paper size setting cannot be made even in the copy mode.

Note: A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") size paper can be set only to the first tray

and the manual feed tray. B5 size paper cannot be set to the second tray. (B5R size paper

can be set.)

A. Trays 1 – 4

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. The custom settings menu screen will appear.

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. The tray settings screen will appear.

6) Touch the [OK] key.

7) A message appears prompting you to check the paper in the tray. Check the paper and then touch the [OK] key.

You will return to the tray settings screen.

B. Manual feed tray

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. The custom settings menu screen will appear.

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. The tray settings screen will appear.

4) Touch the [BYPASS TRAY] key.

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5) Select the type of paper that is loaded in the tray. Touch the appropriate paper type key.

CUSTOM SETTINGS

BYPASS TRAY TYPE SETTING

SELECT THE PAPER TYPE.

PLAIN

RECYCLED

HEAVY PAPER THIN PAPER

LETTER HEAD

COLOR

ENVELOPE JAPANESE P/C

LABELS

TRANSPARENCY

6) Touch the [OK] key. You will return to the tray settings screen.

8. Installation of options

A. AR-P17

(1) Parts included

CD-ROM: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution

PCL PWB: 1 pc.

sheet

2) Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet. Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet using

a tool such as nippers. (Be careful about the direction of the tool so that the cut surface is flat.)

Cut-out portion

3) Attach the PCL PWB unit. Attach the support post to the mounting plate of machine options.

Then connect the PCL PWB connector to the mother board connector and fit the PCL PWB with the six screws with M3 spring washer (packed with the unit).

Then, attach the parallel and USB connector portion using the supplied three screws.

M3 screws: 3 pcs.

(For installation of

the parallel and the

USB connectors)

M3 screws with

spring washer: 6 pcs.

(For installation of the

PCL PWB)

Support post: 2 pcs.

(2) Installation procedure

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate. Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws

M3 screws with spring washer

Support post

PCL PWB

M3 screws with spring washer

4) Attach the shielding plate. Attach the shielding plate using five screws.

Screws

M3 screw

M3 screws

Screws

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Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

5) Check for the PCL PWB. Press the PRINT key on the operation panel to check to see if the

copier enters the print mode.

6) Check for the language. Check for the language setting (26-22) following the procedure

described in the service manual (section of simulation).

7) Check for printing. For installation of printer drivers on a computer, see the supplied

operation manual. Then, connect a parallel cable to the computer and execute print-

ing to check to see if printing can be executed properly.

(3) Mounting of additional memory

(After mounting it, Installation proceed to step 4.) Insert the memory module until it clicks.

The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure to check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib when it is inserted.

• Press Special Functions , highlight Configuration and press OK.

• Use the up and down keys to highlight Test print menu and

press OK.

• Use the up/down keys to highlight Configuration page and press OK.

A configuration page will be printed. Check that the option memory capacity is 128 MB or more. Check that the PS3 has been installed.

Please keep below important information. This information will use for other products.

APPLICATION NUMBER

MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER

PRODUCT KEY

C. AR-PF1/PF2

(1) Parts included

AR-PF1

Memory module (S.O.DIMM)

B. AR-PK1

(1) Parts included

CD-ROM: 1*

License agreement

Installation caution sheet

*NOTE: Do not use the CD-ROM packed in AR-PK1, but use the CD-

ROM packed together with the AR-P17 for setting the PS driver.

(2) Installation procedure

To enable the PS3, the product key must be acquired. (For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP authorized dealer.)

1) Check that AR-P17 operates normally.

• Turn on the power and wait until warming up is complete.

• Press the PRINT key on the operation panel of the main unit.

• If the LCD in the operation panel of the main unit switches to the

print mode normally, AR-P17 is operating normally.

• If it is not operating normally, follow the AR-P17 Installation Manual to check and modify the system configuration settings and check the operation.

2) Enable the PS3. To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the main unit

to set the mode. Enter the product key with the key operator program. (Refer to the

Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.) Setting of the product key is complete. To update the system,

press the CA key to exit the setting mode.

3) Check the PS3. Make the following sequence of selections on the control panel.

CD-ROM: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Bar code board: 1 pc.

AR-PF2

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Flash ROM board: 1 pc.

(2) Installation

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate. Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws

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2) Attach the bar code board/flash ROM. Attach the bar code board/flash ROM board to CN7 of the printer

board.

Bar code board/ Flash ROM board/ Font ROM board

(4) Check when installing the AR-PF2

Check can be made by print out of the printer setting list. The expansion font item in the printer setting list is changed from "unin-

stalled" to "download font."

D. AR-NC5J

(1) Connection to a network

To connect the AR-NC5J to a network, the following items are required.

• For connection in the 100BASE-TX environment, a hub conforming to 100BASE-TX and a shield-type, twisted-pair cable (Category 5) are required.

3) Attach the shielding plate. Attach the shielding plate using the five screws.

Screws

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

4) Check the bar codes. (AR-PF1 only) Use the operation keys on the operation panel to print the PCL font

list from the test page printing. Check that the optional font list is printed at the end.

(3) Font list

Font

No.

Font name

1 Code128TT-Regular 15 OCR-A 2 Code128-NarrowTT-Regular 16 OCR-B 3 Code128-WideTT-Regular 17 OCR-B-C39-Regular 4 Code39HalfInch-Regular 18 Upc-Half 5 Code39OneInch-Regular 19 Upc-Half-Bars 6 Code39QuarterInch-Regular 20 Upc-HalfMusic 7 Code39SmallHigh-Regular 21 Upc-HalfNarrow 8 Code39Slim-Regular 22 Upc-HalfThin

9 Code39SmallLow-Regular 23 Upc-Tall-Regular 10 Code39SmallMedium-Regular 24 Upc-TallBarsThin-regular 11 Code39Wide-Regular 25 12 Codabar-Regular 26 Upc-TallNarrow-Regular 13 Interleaved2of5-Regular 27 Upc-TallThin-regular 14 Interleaved2of5-Thin-Regular 28 ZipCodeBarcode-Regular

Font

No.

Font name

Upc-TallMusicThin-Regular

Hub Shield-type, twisted-pair cable

1) Check that the printer power is off, and connect the shield-type, twisted-pair cable to the 10/100BASE connector of the AR-NC5J.

2) Connect the other end of the cable to the hub.

3) Turn on the printer power, and check that the printer operates normally.

(2) Parts included

Print server card:

1 pc.

Screws (silver) M3 x 8: 2 pcs.

CD-ROM: 1 pc. Operation manual

Spacers:

2 pcs. (only the one is

used)

Installation caution

sheet

(3) Installation procedure

In this case, no spacer is used in the packed items of the AR-NC5J.

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate. Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws

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2) Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet. Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet using

a tool such as nippers. (Be careful about the direction of the tool so that the cut surface is flat.)

Cut-out portion

3) Attach the print server card. Align the connector positions, connect the print server card, and

then secure the card to the option mounting plate in the main unit using supplied two silver screws (M3 x 8).

Silver screws (M3 x 8)

Print server card

4) Reattach the shielding plate. Reattach the shielding plate using five screws.

Screws

5) Connect the cable to the control PWB. Connect a LAN cable to the connector of the print server card.

LAN cable

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

6) Check for the print server card. Use the keys on the operation panel to print a configuration page. Check that the network interface card has been installed.

7) Check for printing. Perform setup of the environmental variables. (For installation of printer drivers on a computer and network set-

tings (IP address input), see the supplied operation manual.) Execute printing to check to see if printing can be executed prop-

erly.

E. AR-NS2

(1) Packed items

This network scanner kit includes the following items in the package.

• CD-ROM (Network Scanner Tool and Sharpdesk, Installer, Sharp

TWAIN driver, etc.)

• Installation caution sheet and Operation Manual (License numbers

of 10 user clients of Sharpdesk are specified.)

(2) Installation procedure

To use the scanner expansion kit, a S.O.DIMM memory module (128 MB or more) is needed.

If no memory is added, an S.O.DIMM module must be mounted on PCL PWB. For the mounting method and the memory capacity, see below.

To enable the scanner function, the product key must be acquired. (For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP authorized dealer.)

1) Check the capacity of the Printer PWB memory. Use the keys of the copier to print the configuration page. (For

details, see the operation manual.) Check that the capacity of the optional memory is 128 MB or more.

2) Enable the network scanner feature. To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the copier to

set the mode. Enter the product key with the key operator program. (Refer to the

Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.) Setting of the product key is completed. Press the [EXIT] key to

update the system and exit the setting mode.

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(3) Mounting the additional memory

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate. Remove the five screws and remove the shielding plate.

F. AR-SM5/SM6

(1) Parts included

AR-SM5 AR-SM6

Screws

2) Mount the memory module. Insert the memory module until it clicks.

The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure to check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib when it is inserted.

256MB SDRAM memory module

(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.

Installation caution sheet

512MB SDRAM memory module

(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.

Installation caution sheet

(2) Installation procedure

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate. Remove the screw and remove the cabinet.

2) Attach the SDRAM memory module. Attach the SDRAM memory module to CN1 and CN2 of the IMC

board. When only one SDRAM memory module is used, attach it to CN1.

Memory module (S.O.DIMM)

3) Reattach the shielding plate. Reattach the shielding plate using the five screws.

Screws

CN2

CN1

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[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section

A. External view

7 8

5 6

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Platen cover (optional) Presses a document. Optional (AR-M236/M276) 2 Document feeder tray Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up here. When the reversing single 3 Original guides Adjust to the size of the originals. 4 Document feeder cover Open to remove misfed originals. 5 Reversing tray Pull out to remove misfed originals. 6 Exit area Originals exit the machine here after copying. 7 Document transport cover Open to remove misfed originals. 8 Document transport cover knob Pull to open the document transport cover.

9 Document glass Place an original that you wish to scan face down here. 10 Power switch Press to turn the machine power on and off. 11 Handles Use to move the machine. 12 Operation panel Contains operation keys and the touch panel. 13 Job separator tray (optional) Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this tray. When the job separator

14 Center tray Finished copies are delivered to the center tray. 15 Front cover Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance. 16 Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper. 17 Upper right side cover Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job separator tray kit or a

optional finisher is installed. 18 Side cover Open to remove misfeeds. 19 Side cover handle Pull to open the side cover. 20 Bypass tray paper guides Adjust to the width of the paper. 21 Bypass tray Regular paper and special paper (such as transparency film) can be fed

from the bypass tray. 22 Bypass tray extension Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing paper in the bypass tray.

pass feeder installed. (ARM237/M277: Standard)

tray installed.

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B. Internal structure

No. Name Function/Operation

1 Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the toner cartridge. 2 Toner cartridge Contains toner. 3 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. 4 Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. 5 Fusing unit release levers To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push up on these levers and remove the paper. 6 Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper.

C. Operation panel

COPY

SCAN

FAX

JOB STATUS

ON LINE DATA

DATA

LINE DATA

CUSTOM SETTINGS

ACC.#-C

9101123 4 5 67 8

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Touch panel The machine status, messages and touch keys are displayed on the panel. The

display will show the status of printing, copying or network scanning according to the mode that is selected.

2 Mode select keys and indicators Use to change modes and the corresponding display on the touch panel.

[COPY] key Press to select copy mode. [PRINT] key/ONLINE indicator/

DATA indicator

[PRINT] key: Press to select print mode.

• ONLINE indicator: Print jobs can be received when this indicator is lit.

• DATA indicator: A print job is in memory. The indicator lights steadily while

the job is held in memory, and blinks while the job is printed.

[SCAN] key/DATA indicator [SCAN] key: Press to select network scan mode when the network scanner

option is installed.

• DATA indicator: Lights steadily or blinks while a scanned image is being sent.

[FAX] key/LINE indicator/ DATA indicator

[FAX] key: Press to select fax mode when the fax function is installed.

• LINE indicator: This lights up while faxes are being sent or received.

When the network scanner option is installed.

When the fax function is installed.

• DATA indicator: Blinks when a fax has been received to memory and lights steadily when a fax is waiting in memory for transmission.

3 [JOB STATUS] key Press to display the current job status.

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No. Name Function/Operation Note

4 [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key Use to adjust various settings of the machine including the contrast of the touch

panel and key operator programs. 5 Numeric keys Use to enter numeric values for various settings. 6 [ACC.#-C] key When auditing mode is enabled, press this key after finishing a job to return the

machine to account number entry standby. 7 [#/P] key Use this key to execute a job program in copy mode. The key is also used to

dial in fax mode. 8 [CLEAR] key Press to clear a copy number setting or cancel a job. 9 [START] key Press in copy mode, scanner mode, or fax mode to begin copying, network

scanning, or faxing.

10 [INTERRUPT] key Use to perform an interrupt copy job. 11 [CLEAR ALL] key Resets the settings to the initial settings.

D. Job status screen

This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. A job list showing the current job and the stored jobs or a list showing completed jobs can be displayed. The contents of jobs can be viewed and jobs can be deleted from the queue. The following screen shows the job queue for print jobs.

1 2

JOB QUEUE

COPY

SHARP001

0666211221

PRINT JOB E-MAIL/FTP FAX JOB

SETS / PROGRESS

003 / 000

010 / 000

45678

STATUS

PAPER EMPTY

WAITING

1/1

JOB QUEUE

COMPLETE

DETAIL

PRIORITY

STOP/DELETE

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Job list Shows stored jobs and the job currently being executed. Touch one

of keys 3 to 5 in the above illustration to select the type of job. The icon next to each job name indicates the mode of the job as follows:

Copy mode Printer mode Network scanner mode

Fax mode (Send jobs) Fax mode (Receive jobs) The jobs in the job list appear in the form of keys. To give priority to a job or pause or delete a job, touch the key of the job and then use the key described in 7 or 8.

* 1 :"PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display "PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display indicates that the machine is out of the specified size of paper. Add the specified size of paper. If the specified size of paper is not available and you are in printer mode, another size of paper can be loaded in the bypass tray to allow printing to take place.

2 Mode switching keys Use to select the job list mode: "JOB QUEUE" (Stored/currently

executing jobs) or "COMPLETE" (Finished jobs). "JOB QUEUE": Shows jobs that have been stored and the job that is currently being executed. "COMPLETE": Shows the jobs that have been finished. Note that copy jobs do not appear in this list (print job only).

3 [PRINT JOB] key Use to view the list of output jobs for all modes (print, copy, and fax). 4 [E-MAIL/FTP] key Displays a network scanner job. When the network scanner function is

installed. 5 [FAX JOB] key This displays stored fax jobs and the fax job currently being executed. When the fax function is installed. 6 Display switching keys Use to change the page of the displayed job list. 7 [STOP/DELETE] key Use to pause or delete a job currently being executed, or to delete a

stored job. Copy jobs and received faxes cannot be paused or deleted with this key. Copy jobs can be canceled by pressing the [CLEAR] key or [CLEAR ALL] key.

8 [PRIORITY] key Select a reserved job in the [Reserve/Execution] job list and touch

this key, and the selected job will be executed by interrupting the current execution of the other job.

9 [DETAIL] key Shows information on the selected job. This cannot be used for a

received fax and copy.

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 3

E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch F. Sensor

2 3

6 7

8 9

6 7 8

10 11

12131415

No. Name Code Function and operation

1 Mirror motor MIRM Optical mirror base

drive 2 Shifter motor SFTM Shifter drive 3 Paper exit gate

switching solenoid

OGS Paper exit gate

switcher 4 Duplex motor DPXM Duplex paper switching

and exit motor 5 DUP-2 motor Reverse pass for paper

transport 6 Cooling fan VFM Cools the inside of the

unit. 7 Main motor MM Main drive 8 PS clutch RRC Main unit paper feed 9 Paper feed clutch CPFS1 Paper feed roller drive

10 Manual paper feed

solenoid

11 Paper feed transfer

clutch

12 2nd cassette paper

MPFS Manual paper feed

solenoid

TRC2 Paper feed transfer

clutch

CPFS2

feed clutch 13 Cassette lift-up motor LUM1 Cassette paper lift-up 14 Cassette lift-up motor LUM2 Cassette paper lift-up 15 2nd cassette paper

feed solenoid

CPFC2 Solenoid for the paper

feed from the cassette

16 Paper feed solenoid CPFC1 Solenoid for the paper

feed from the cassette 17 Toner motor TM Toner supply 18 Separation pawl

solenoid

PSPS Separation pawl

operation solenoid 19 Exhaust fan motor DCFM Cools the inside of the

unit. 20 Intake fan motor DCFM2

10 11

No. Name Code

1 Mirror home position

MHPS Mirror (scanner) home

sensor

2 Document cover

OCSW Document cover

sensor

Function and

position detection

open/close detection

161718311920

operation

3 Document size sensor DSIN3 Document size

detection (Inch series: PD3, 4) (AB series: PD4, 5)

4 2nd paper exit sensor POD2 2nd paper exit

detection

5 2nd paper exit full

detection sensor

6 Right cabinet door

switch

TOPF 2nd paper exit section

full detection

DSWR0 Right cabinet door

open/close detection

7 1st paper exit sensor POD1 1st paper exit

detection

8 Shifter home position

sensor

9 Paper exit sensor

SFTHP Shifter home position

sensor detection

PPD2 Paper exit detection

(DUP side)

10 Thermistor Fusing temperature

detection

11 Thermostat Abnormal high

temperature detection in the fusing section

12 1st cassette (paper

tray) detection

13 Manual feed paper

entry sensor

CD1 1st cassette (paper

tray) empty detection

PPD1L Sensor of paper entry

from the manual paper feed tray, the 2nd/multi-stage desk, or the DUP

14 Manual paper feed

tray empty sensor 2

15 Manual paper feed

tray empty sensor 1

16 Manual feed length

detection sensor 1

17 Manual feed length

detection sensor 2

MPLS2 Manual feed tray

position detection

MPLS1 Manual feed tray

position detection

MPLD1 Manual feed paper

length detection

MPLD2 Manual feed paper

length detection

13 14 15

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 4

No. Name Code

18 Manual feed paper

MPED Manual feed paper

empty sensor

Function and

operation

empty detection

19 Door switch DSWR1 Front door and side

door open/close detection

20 2nd right door switch DSWR2 Side door open/close

detection

21 2nd cassette paper

pass sensor

22 2nd cassette paper

upper limit detection

PFD2 2nd cassette paper

pass

LUD2 2nd cassette paper

upper limit detection

sensor

23 2nd cassette paper

empty sensor

24 1st cassette paper

pass sensor

25 1st cassette paper

upper limit detection

PED2 2nd cassette paper

empty detection

PPD1H 1st cassette paper

pass

LUD1 1st cassette paper

upper limit detection

sensor

26 1st cassette paper

empty sensor

PED1 1st cassette paper

empty detection

27 Toner sensor Toner density

detection

28 Center tray paper

YES/NO sensor

LOEMP Center tray paper

YES/NO detection 29 Main switch PSSW Main power switch 30 Original size sensor DSIN0 Document size

detection (Inch series:

PD1, 2) (AB series:

PD1 – 3) 31 Reverse pass paper

detection sensor

DUP2

Reverse pass

detection

G. PWB unit

No. Name Function and operation

1 Inverter PWB Copy lamp control 2 CCD PWB For image scanning (read) 3 Option connector PWB 4 IMC PWB Image process 5 MCU PWB Main unit control 6 Mother board Connection with FAX PWB and

PCL PWB 7 Tray interface PWB 2nd tray control 8 DC power supply PWB DC voltage control

No. Name Function and operation

9 High voltage PWB High voltage control 10 KEY PWB 11 OPU PWB Operation panel control

H. Section

1 2 3 4 5

202122

No. Name Function and operation

1 Copy lamp Image radiation lamp

2 Copy lamp unit Operates in synchronization with

2nd/3rd mirror unit to radiate documents sequentially.

3 LSU unit Converts image signals into laser

beams to write on the dum.

4 Lens unit Reads images with the lens and

the CCD.

5 MC holder unit Supplies negative charges evenly

on the drum. 6 Paper exit roller Paper exit roller 7 Transport roller Paper transport roller 8 Upper heat roller Fuses toner on paper.

(with the Teflon roller) 9 Lower heat roller Fuses toner on paper.

(with the silicone rubber roller)

10 Drum unit Forms images. 11 DUP transport follower

Duplex paper transport

roller 12 DUP transport roller Duplex paper transport 13 Transport roller Transfer images on the drum onto

paper.

14 Resist roller Synchronize the paper lead edge

with the image lead edge. 15 Manual feed tray Manual feed paper tray 16 Manual paper feed roller Picks up papers in manual paper

feed port. 17 Manual feed transport

roller

18 1st cassette pick-up

Transports paper from the manual

paper feed port.

Picks up paper from the cassette.

roller

19 1st cassette paper feed

roller

20 2nd cassette pick-up

Transports the picked up paper to

RESIST section.

Picks up paper from the cassette.

roller

21 2nd cassette paper feed

roller

Transports the picked up paper to

RESIST section. 22 MG roller Puts toner on the OPC drum. 23 2nd/3rd mirror unit Reflects the images from the copy

lamp unit to the lens unit.

9 10

11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19

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+ 161 hidden pages

Sharp AR-M236, M276, AR-M237, M277 Service Manual. Parts Catalog

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

1. Warning for servicing

2. Precautions for servicing

3. Note for installing site

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Product Line and options

A. Line of machines

B. Line of options

C. Combination of options list

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic specifications

2. Operation specifications

A. Common operation

B. Copy mode

3. Engine specifications

A. Operation and display section

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section

C. Optical (Image scanning) section

D. Scanner (exposure) section

E. Image process section

F. Fusing

G. Drive

4. Additional functions, copy functions, and expanded functions

5. Safety and environmental protection standards

6. Environment conditions

7. IMC board functions

8. “Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC)” Printer function

A. Basic specification

B. Printer driver specification

C. Interface

D. System outline

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. List

A. SEC/LAG/SECL

B. SEEG/SUK/SCA/SCNZ/SEA/SEES/SEZ/SEIS/SEB/SEN/SEF/SMEF/Russia/Special country

C. STCL/SRH/SRS/SRSSC/SBI/Agent

2. Production number identification

3. Environment conditions

<TD cartridge>

A. Ambient conditions for transporting

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed)

<Drum>

C. Operating ambient conditions

4. Life (packed conditions)

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installation

A. Environment

B. Power source

C. Transport

D. Other precautions

3. Removal and storage of fixing pin

4. Developer cartridge installation

5. Toner cartridge installation

6. Toner density sensor level adjustment

7. Tray paper size setting

A. Trays 1 – 4

B. Manual feed tray

8. Installation of options

A. AR-P17

C. AR-PF1/PF2

B. AR-PK1

D. AR-NC5J

E. AR-NS2

F. AR-SM5/SM6

1. Name and function of each section

A. External view

B. Internal structure

C. Operation panel

D. Job status screen

E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch F. Sensor

G. PWB unit

H. Section