SHARP SM-ARF15 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARF16//A1E

DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER/ MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPTION FINISHER/PUNCH MODULE

AR-F15

AR-F16

AR-F15 AR-F16

AR-PN4

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCH UNIT BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

CHAPTER 4 PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION) BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

MODEL

AR-PN4

CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

NOTE: This manual is based on the AR-F11/F12/PN3 manuals.

The sections marked with or are different sections from the AR-F11/F12/PN3 manuals.

Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

F15/F16

SHARP CORPORATION

PN4

This document has been published to be used for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

General Precautions for Installation/Servicing/Maintenance for the Finisher

AR-F15/F16, Hole punch unit AR-PN4

The installation and service should be done by a qualified service technician.

When installing the Finisher AR-F15/F16, Hole punch unit AR-PN4 to the Plain Paper Copier, be sure to follow the instructions described in the “Unpacking/Set-Up Procedure for the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4” booklet which comes with each unit of the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4.

2. The AR-F15/F16, AR-PN4 should be installed by an authorized/qualified person.

3. Before starting installation, servicing or maintenance work, be sure to turn off and unplug the copier first.

4. When selecting the installation site, avoid placing the AR-F15/F16 and copier on different levels or inclined floors.

5. When servicing or maintaining the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4, be careful about the rotating or operation sections such as gears, pulleys, sprockets, cams, belts, etc.

When parts are disassembled, reassembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise noted in this manual or other related materials. Be careful not to reassemble small parts such as screws, washers, pins, E-rings, toothed washers to the wrong places.

7. Basically, the machine should not be operated with any parts removed or disassembled.

Delicate parts for preventing safety hazard problems (such as breakers, thermofuses, fuses, door switches, sensors, etc. if any) should be handled/installed/ adjusted correctly.

9. Use suitable measuring instruments and tools.

10. During servicing or maintenance work, be sure to check the serial No. plate and other cautionary labels (if any) to see if they are clean and firmly fixed. If not, take appropriate actions.

11. The PC board must be stored in an anti-electrostatic bag and handled carefully using a wristband, because the ICs on it may be damaged due to static electricity. Before using the wrist band, pull out the power cord plug of the copier and make sure that there is no uninsulated charged objects in the vicinity.

12. For the recovery and disposal of used AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4s, consumable parts, packing materials, used batteries, and RAM-ICs including lithium batteries, it is recommended that the relevant local regulations/rules.

13. After completing installation, servicing and maintenance of the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4, return the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4 to its original state, and check operation.

14. When you move the finisher, do not move it in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure below otherwise it might fall down.

INTRODUCTION

This Service Manual contains basic data and figures for the Finisher (AR-F15)/Saddle

Finisher (AR-F16) needed to service the machine in the field.

This manual comprises the following chapters:

Chapter 1 “General Description” introduces the finisher’s features, specifications, and

names of parts, and shows how to operate the finisher.

Chapter 2 “Finisher Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation used for

the finisher mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains the timing at which these systems are operated.

Chapter 3 “Saddle Finisher Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation

used for the saddle stitch unit’s mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains the timing at which these systems are operated.

Chapter 4 “Puncher (option) Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation

used for the puncher unit’s mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains the timing at which these systems are operated.

Chapter 5 “Mechanical System” discusses how the finisher is constructed mechanically,

and shows how it may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted.

Chapter 6 “Maintenance and Inspection” provides tables of periodically replaced parts

and consumables and durables, together with a scheduled servicing chart.

Chapter 7 “Troubleshooting” shows how to troubleshoot possible faults and gives electri-

cal parts arrangement diagrams, LED/check pin diagrams by PCB, and self diagnosis tables.

“Appendix” contains diagrams showing tables of signals, overall circuit diagrams and tables of solvents/oils.

Descriptions regarding installation are not mentioned in this Service Manual as the Finisher (AR-F15)/Saddle Finisher (AR-F16)’s packing boxes contain Installation Procedures.

The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for product improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be communicated in the form of Service Information bulletins.

All service persons are expected to have a good understanding of the contents of this Service Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins, and be able to identify and isolate faults in the machine.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

I. FEATURES ..................................1-1

II. SPECIFICATIONS .......................1-2

A. Finisher specifications

(AR-F15/F16) ...........................1-2

B. Punch unit specifications

(AR-PN4)..................................1-8

C. Engine specification

(AR-F15/F16/PN4) .................. 1-9

D. Cross Section......................... 1-11

III. Using the Machine.....................1-15

A. Removing Paper Jams from the

Finisher Unit ...........................1-15

B. Supplying the Finisher Unit with

Staples ...................................1-16

C. Removing Staple Jams from the

Finisher Unit ...........................1-18

D. Removing Paper Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-19

E. Supplying the Saddle Stitch

Unit with Staples

(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-21

F. Removing Staple Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-22

G. Removing Paper Jams from the

Puncher Unit (option) .............1-24

H. Removing Punched Scrap from

the Puncher Unit (option) .......1-26

IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE

USER ........................................1-27

A. Maintenance by the User .......1-27

CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION

I. BASIC OPERATION ....................2-1

A. Outline ......................................2-1

B. Outline of Electrical Circuitry ....2-2

C. Inputs to and Outputs from the

Finisher Controller PCB ...........2-4

II. FEED/DRIVE SYSTEM .............2-10

A. Outline ....................................2-10

B. Type of Delivery Paths............2-15

C. Feeding and Delivering .......... 2-18

D. Job Offset...............................2-21

E. Staple Operation ....................2-24

F. Stapler Unit ............................ 2-32

G. Tray Operation ........................ 2-38

H. Detecting the Height of

Stack on the Tray ....................2-40

I. Shutter Operation...................2-42

J. Buffer Path Operation............. 2-46

K. Detecting Jams ......................2-51

III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM.......2-56

CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCH UNIT

BASIC OPERATION

I. BASIC OPERATION .................... 3-1

A. Outline ...................................... 3-1

B. Electrical Circuitry ....................3-2

C. Inputs to and Outputs from the

Saddle Stitch Controller PCB ...3-3

II. FEEDING/DRIVE SYSTEM ......... 3-8

A. Outline ...................................... 3-8

III. PAPER OUTPUT

MECHANISM.............................3-14

A. Outline .................................... 3-14

B. Controlling the Inlet

Flappers .................................3-17

CHAPTER 4 PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION)

BASIC OPERATION

I. BASIC OPERATION .................... 4-1

A. Outline...................................... 4-1

B. Inputs to and Outputs from

Punch Driver PCB ....................4-2

II. PUNCH OPERATION ..................4-5

C. Controlling the Movement of

Sheets .................................... 3-21

D. Aligning the Sheets ................3-23

E. Controlling the Phase of the

Crescent Roller ......................3-26

IV. STITCHING SYSTEM ............... 3-28

V. FOLDING/DELIVERY

SYSTEM....................................3-31

VI. CHECKING FOR A JAM ...........3-38

VII. POWER SUPPLY ......................3-43

A. Outline......................................4-5

B. PUNCH OPERATION...............4-7

C. Horizontal Registration

Operation ...............................4-11

III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM .......4-14

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CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION

I. FINISHER UNIT .......................... 5-1

A. Externals and Controls .............5-1

B. FEEDING SYSTEM ................. 5-9

C. PCBs ......................................5-13

II. SADDLE STITCH UNIT .............5-14

A. Externals and Controls ...........5-14

B. SADDLE UNIT .......................5-17

C. PCBs ......................................5-27

D. Accessory .............................. 5-28

CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

I. PERIODICALLY REPLACED

PARTS .........................................6-1

A. Finisher Unit .............................6-1

B. Saddle Stitch Unit .................... 6-1

C. Puncher Unit (option) ...............6-1

III. PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION) ......5-29

A. Externals and Controls ...........5-29

B. Puncher Driver System ..........5-30

C. PCBs ......................................5-41

II. CONSUMABLES AND

DURABLES .................................6-2

A. Finisher Unit .............................6-2

III.PERIODICAL SERVICING.............6-2

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING

I. ADJUSTMENTS ..........................7-1

A. Electrical System

(finisher unit) ............................ 7-1

B. Electrical System

(saddle stitch unit) ....................7-5

C. Electrical System

(puncher unit (option)) .............. 7-7

II. ARRANGEMENT OF

ELECTRICAL PARTS .................. 7-9

A. Finisher Unit .............................7-9

B. Saddle Stitch Unit .................. 7-16

C. Puncher Unit (option) .............7-22

D. Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)

and Check Pins by PCB .........7-26

III. TROUBLESHOOTING...............7-28

A. Finisher Unit ...........................7-28

B. Saddle Stitch Unit ..................7-38

C. Puncher Unit (option) .............7-45

APPENDIX

A. FINISHER UNIT GENERAL

TIMING CHART.......................... A-1

B. SADDLE STITCH UNIT

GENERAL TIMING CHART........ A-2

C. PUNCHER UNIT (option)

GENERAL TIMING CHART........ A-3

D. SIGNAL AND

ABBREVIATIONS ....................... A-4

E. ACTUAL WIRING CHART .......... A-6

F. SOLVENTS AND OILS ............. A-11

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

I. FEATURES ..................................1-1

II. SPECIFICATIONS .......................1-2

A. Finisher specifications

(AR-F15/F16) ............................. 1-2

B. Punch unit specifications

(AR-PN4) ...................................1-8

C. Engine specification

(AR-F15/F16/PN4) .................... 1-9

D. Cross Section ..........................1-11

III. Using the Machine.....................1-15

A. Removing Paper Jams from the

Finisher Unit............................. 1-15

B. Supplying the Finisher Unit with

Staples ..................................... 1-16

C. Removing Staple Jams from the

Finisher Unit............................. 1-18

D. Removing Paper Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) .....................1-19

E. Supplying the Saddle Stitch

Unit with Staples

(Saddle Finisher) .....................1-21

F. Removing Staple Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) .....................1-22

G. Removing Paper Jams from the

Puncher Unit (option) ............... 1-24

H. Removing Punched Scrap from

the Puncher Unit (option) ......... 1-26

IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE

USER ........................................1-27

A. Maintenance by the User ......... 1-27

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

I. FEATURES

1. Accommodates large quantities of sheets

• Normally, the finisher holds a stack of sheets 250 mm in height in its two bins (small-size paper: equivalent to 2000 sheets)/140 mm in height (large-size paper: equivalent to 1000 sheets)

2. Has high paper transportation performance

• The finisher is capable of handling papers between 60 and 256 gm/m².

3. Offers a job offset function

• The finisher has a job offset function for sorting non-stapled stacks of copies.

4. Offers four types of auto stapling

• The finisher offers a choice of four stapling modes (1-point stapling at rear, diagonal stapling at front, diagonal stapling at rear, 2-point stapling).

5. Uses a buffer roller

• The use of a buffer roller enables the finisher to accept copies without interruption from the host machine even during stapling or offset operation.

6. Has a saddle stitch function (Saddle Finisher AR-F16)

• The finisher can staple along the center of paper and fold it in two (up to 15 sheets).

7. Offers a punch function (option)

• The use of the puncher unit enables the finisher to punch sheets for binders before they are output. (The puncher unit is capable of handling papers between 60 and 256 gm/m². It cannot handle special paper, postcards and transparencies.)

8. Insert function (option)

• Enable the use of special type of paper and printed paper in addition to the staple sorting or the hole punching mode (Available when the optional staple sorting and the hole punching mode units are installed.) This paper is not run through fuser (heat).

ITEM MODEL NOTE

F15/F16

PN4

Finisher

Punch unit

AR-F15 AR-F16 Saddle stitch finisher AR-PN4A 2 holes (φ6.5) Europe AR-PN4B 2 holes/3 holes automatic selection(φ8.0) North America AR-PN4C 4 holes (φ6.5) (80mm pitch) France AR-PN4D 4 holes (φ6.5) (70, 21mm pitch) Sweden

F15/F16

7 Stapler for Finisher

5000 staples

8 Stapler for Saddle

Stitch 2000 staples

Staple cartridge x3

5000 x 3 SF-SC11 20

2000 x 3 AR-SC3 40

Cartridge for AR-F15/16

Common with S55,S55N,FN8/9

For AR-F16 (Saddle Stitch Finisher)

Common with FN9

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II. SPECIFICATIONS

A. Finisher specifications (AR-F15/F16)

1. Finisher (AR-F15)

(1) Stack section

Type Floor installation Stacking method Upper/Lower tray: Ascent/descent type offset tray Transport speed 55 to 70 sheet/minute Tray type Upper/Lower Tray Ascent/descent type offset tray Output paper size AB series A4, B5, A5R, 16K, A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR

Inch series 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R

Paper weight Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m

Thick paper: 106 to 256 g/m

Paper transport

Center reference reference Mode type Non-staple, staple Offset paper size A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R Offset volume 30mm Stacking performance Non-offset In horizontal direction: max. 30mm

Offset In horizontal direction:

Matching Max. deviation width 2.5mm Output paper capacity <Tray1 / Tray2>

Non-staple:

2000 sheets (250mm ± 7mm)

A4, B5, A5R, 16K, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R: 80g/m

1000 sheets (140mm ± 7mm)

A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R: 80g/m

Stacking limit:

Tray1: Stack capacity from Tray1 & Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets Tray2: Stack capacity from Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets

Staple:

110mm ± 7mm or 750 sheets or 100 sets

A4, B5, 8.5 x 11, 16K (S size)

74mm ± 7mm or 500 sheets or 100 sets

A3, B4, A4R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R, 8K (L size)

In vertical direction: max. 50mm (In the non-staple mode on the offset tray)

15mm or less for a same set, 15mm or more between different sets

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Height of mixed load When power is turned

on. (When there is paper on the tray.) Size mixed load (No bind, mixed load) Staple mixed load (Bind, mixed load) Mode mixed load (No bind / Bind,

Mixed load) Paper detection Available Reliability MCBJ: Based on the main unit

MCBF: Based on the main unit Life Based on the main unit Dimensions (W) 785 x (D) 630 x (H) 1150mm Occupied dimensions 1165 x 630mm (shifted 380mm for removal of misfed paper) Weight 51Kg Power source Supplied from main unit (DC24V, 3.0A) Power consumption 72W

29mm ± 7mm

74mm ± 7mm

74mm ± 7mm or 50 sets

29mm ± 7mm or 50 sets * Limitation on the height (number of copies) when

there is some paper in the paper exit section.

(2) Staple section

Paper size to be stapled

Stapling capacity S size: 50 sheets

Staple load system Staple cartridge (5,000 staples)

Staple empty detection Available

Manual stapling Not available

One-point staple in the

front (Slant staple)

One-pint staple at the

back (Slant staple)

One-pint staple at the

back

Two-point staple A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

L size: 30 sheets

Mixed stapling: 30 sheets

Max.: 2 sheets of 256g/ m²

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

A3, B4, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11

A4R, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

paper + 48 sheets of 80g/ m² paper

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(Stapling position)

Staple in the front

Paper transport direction

* Stapling position when viewed with the

copy surface up

One-point staple at the back

A A4 Long 204.0 LG Long, LT Long 210.0

One-point staple in the front (Slant staple)

A A3 Long, A4 Short 291.0 B4 Long, B5 Short 251.0 LD Long, LT Short 273.5

Paper width

(30˚)

Paper transport direction

(30˚)

Paper transport direction

4.4 ± 2.5 mm

5.0 ± 2.5 mm

(6.0 ± 2.5 mm)

4.0 ± 2.5 mm

(6.0 ± 2.5mm)

Two-point staple

AB A3 / A4 83 ± 4 203 ± 4 B4 / B5 63 ± 4 183 ± 4 LD / LT 74 ± 4 194 ± 4 A4R 62.5 ± 4 138.5 ± 4 LT-R / LG 62.5 ± 4 144.5 ± 4 8K / 16K

Paper width

Paper transport direction

5.0 ± 4 mm

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2. Saddle stitch finisher (AR-F16)

(1) Stack section

Type Floor installation

Stacking method Upper/Lower tray: Ascent/descent type offset tray

Transport speed 55 to 70 sheets/minute

Tray type Upper/Middle Tray Ascent/descent type offset tray

Lower Tray Book tray for saddle stitch

Output paper size AB series A4, B5, A5R, 16K, A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR

Inch series 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R

Paper weight Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m

Thick paper: 106 to 256 g/m

Paper transport

Center reference

reference

Mode type Non-staple, staple

Offset paper size A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Offset volume 30mm

Stacking performance Non-offset In horizontal direction: max. 30mm

Offset In horizontal direction:

Matching Max. deviation width 2.5mm

Output paper capacity <Tray1 / Tray2>

Non-staple:

2000 sheets (250mm ± 7mm)

A4, B5, A5R, 16K, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R: 80g/m

1000 sheets (140mm ± 7mm)

A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R: 80g/m

Stacking limit:

Tray1: Stack capacity from Tray1 & Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets Tray2: Stack capacity from Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets

Staple:

110mm ± 7mm or 750 sheets or 100 sets

A4, B5, 8.5 x 11, 16K

74mm ± 7mm or 500 sheets or 100 sets

A3, B4, A4R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R, 8K

In vertical direction: max. 50mm (In the non-staple mode on the offset tray)

15mm or less for a same set, 15mm or more between different sets

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Height of mixed load When power is turned on29mm ± 7mm

Size mixed load

74mm ± 7mm

(No bind, mixed load)

Staple mixed load

74mm ± 7mm or 50 sets

(Bind, mixed load)

Mode mixed load (No bind / Bind, Mixed load)

29mm ± 7mm or 50 sets * Limitation on the height (number of copies) when

there is some paper in the paper exit section.

Paper detection Available

Reliability MCBJ: Based on the main unit

MCBF: Based on the main unit

Life Based on the main unit

Dimensions (W) 785 x (D) 630 x (H) 1150mm

Occupied dimensions 1165 x 630mm (shifted 380mm for removal of misfed paper)

Weight Saddle available: 71Kg

Power source Supplied from main unit (DC24V, 3.0A)

Power consumption 72W

(2) Staple section

Paper size to be stapled

Number of sheets stapled

Staple load type Staple cartridge type (5,000 staples)

Staple empty detection Available

Manual stapling Not available

One-point staple in the front (Slant staple)

One-point staple at the

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

A3, B4, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11

back (Slant staple)

One-point staple at the

A4R, 8.5x14, 8.5x13, 8.5x11R

back

Two-point staple A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

S size: 50 sheets

L size: 30 sheets

Mixed stapling: 30 sheets

Max.: 2 sheets of 256g/ m² paper + 48 sheets of 80g/ m² paper

(3) Saddle stitch section (Non-printed area in the center of paper)

Stitch method Center 2-position binding, bundle 2-folding

Folding position Center folding (adjustment available)

Saddle stitching paper

A3, A4R, B4, 8K, 11x17, 8.5x11R

size

Weight allowed for saddle stitching

60g/m

to 256g/m

One cover paper 1 sheet (Thick paper) 106 to 256 g/m

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Number of sheets

Max.: 15 sheets (256g/m2 1 sheet + 80g/m2 14 sheets)

stapled

Number of sets loaded 10 sets (11 to 15 sheets), 20 sets (6 to 10 sheets), 25 sets (1 to 5 sheets)

Staple load type Staple cartridge type (2,000 staples)

Staple empty detection Available

Paper empty detection Available

Binding position

±1.0mm or less

* Binding position adjustment for paper center is available.

A3 long 83.0 203.0

B4 long 63.0 183.0

A4 long 39.5 159.5

LD long 74.0 194.0

LT long 42.0 162.0

Image inhibit area The center margin of 4mm or more is required.

4mm or more

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B. Punch unit specifications (AR-PN4)

Finisher available for

Finisher and saddle stitch finisher installation of the punch module Kind of hole punch 2-hole / 3-hole / 4-hole/ 4-hole (Broad space)

One of the above four punch unit can be attached. Paper size to be punch 2-hole A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R, 8K, 16K, 16KR

3-hole *1 3-hole: A3, A4, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11

2-hole: A4R, 8.5 x 11R 4-hole A3, A4 4-hole (Broad space)

Paper weight 64 to 256g/m

A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Life 1000K (80g/m2) Power consumption Supplied from finisher External dimensions W x D x H 95 x 560 x 170mm Weight About 3.5kg

*1 : Hole punch changes from three holes to two holes automatically.

(Kind of hole punch)

Kind Hole position Hole size

2-hole A: 80 ± 1mm

φ6.5mm

B: 12 ± 3mm

3-hole A: 108 ± 1mm

B: 12 ± 3mm

4-hole A: 80 ± 1mm

B: 12 ± 3mm

ABAA

4-hole (Broad space)

A: 70 ± 1mm B: 12 ± 3mm C: 21 ± 1mm

φ8.0mm

φ6.5mm

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. Engine specification (AR-F15/F16/PN4)

Paper capacity 4000 sheets (small size), 2000 sheets (large size) Tray1/Tray2 Lift type tray

2000 sheets (small size: 80 g/m²) 1000 sheets (large size: 80 g/m²) Face-down Job offsetting Paper full detection Multi-position stapler (1 edge 3 positions) Stapling Time Less than 1.0 second (1 position) Stapling sheet capacity 50 sheets (small size: 80 g/m²)

30 sheets (large size: 80 g/m²) Staple quantity : 5000 staples Stapler type : Flat clinch

Tray3 (Only saddle stitch Finisher) Staple position The basic output pattern and staple position are showed in the

Punch (OPTION) Available paper width 182mm to 297mm (2 holes/2 to 3 holes)

Saddle stitch tray Saddle stitch sheet capacity 15 sheets (60 pages)

followings.

270mm to 297mm (4 holes) Available paper length 182mm to 432mm

Staple position

Paper exit direction

Back side of the paper

(Media supported)

Tray # Mode Size Weight Tray 1 Tray 2

Tray 3 Saddle stitch mode only A3, A4R, B4

Face-down Non-staple mode Offset mode 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,

Staple mode 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,

Punch 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,

All supported sizes 60 to 256 g/m²

Foolscap, B5, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 8K, 16K *1

Foolscap, B5, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 8K, 16K, 16KR *1

Executive-R, Foolscap, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3

Letter-R, 11 x 17, 8K *1

60 to 256 g/m²

60 to 90 g/m² 90 to 256 g/m² *2

*1. China destination only *2. Only one sheet per one bundle.

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

(Combination of functions)

– Offset Staple Punch Saddle stitch

Offset – ✕❍✕

Staple ✕ – ❍✕

Punch ❍❍ – ✕

Saddle stitch ✕✕✕ –

(Staple sheet capacity)

Size Capacity

50 sheetsA4

Letter

Letter-R

A4R

Legal

Foolscap

11 x 17

Saddle stitch 15 sheets (60 pages)

30 sheets

(Sheet capacity of stack trays)

Select output mode *1

Cascade output mode Random output mode

Tray 1 2000 sheets (Max) (200 - N) sheets *2

Tray 2 2000 sheets 2000 sheets

*1. This mode is selected by key operator program *2. N is a number of sheets stacked at tray 2

NOTE: 180 degrees image rotation should be needed for staple mode. So all of the mode (including staple

mode) executes 180 degrees image rotation.

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D. Cross Section

1. Finisher Unit

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [8]

[7] [10] [11][9]

[15][17][16] [14] [13] [12]

[1] Tray 1/2 [10] Saddle stitch flapper

[2] Shutter [11] Inlet feed roller

[3] Delivery roller [12] Feed roller 1

[4] Swing guide [13] Vertical path

[5] Feed roller 2 [14] Stapler

[6] Height sensor [15] Feed belt

[7] Wrap flapper [16] Tray lift motor

[8] Buffer roller [17] Saddle stitch unit

[9] Buffer inlet flapper

(saddle finisher AR-F12)

Figure 1-204

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2. Saddle Stitch Unit

[6]

[5]

[4] [3]

[2]

[1]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[1] Guide plate [7] No.1 flapper

[2] Paper folding roller [8] No. 2 flapper

[3] Delivery guide plate [9] Stitch mount

[4] Holding roller [10] Paper pushing plate

[5] Stitch (front, rear) [11] Crescent roller

[6] Inlet roller [12] Paper positioning plate

Figure 1-205

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3. Puncher Unit (option)

[1]

[2]

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[3]

[4]

[5] [6]

[7] [8]

[9]

[1] Punch motor [6] LED PCB

[2] Cam [7] Horizontal registration motor

[3] Hole puncher (Punch blade) [8] Scrap full detector PCB unit

[4] Die [9] Punched scrap container

[5] Photosensor PCB

Figure 1-206

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4. Inserter section (optional)

[1]

[10]

[9]

[2]

[3]

[4] [5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[1] Tray [6] Transport roller 3

[2] Pickup roller [7] Transport roller 4

[3] Feed roller [8] Transport roller 5

[4] Transport roller 1 [9] Transport roller 6

[5] Transport roller 2 [10] Reverse roller

Figure 1-207

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III. Using the Machine

A. Removing Paper Jams

from the Finisher Unit

If the host machine indicates the finisher paper jam message, perform the following to remove the jam.

1) Holding the finisher unit as shown, move it to

detach it from the host machine.

Figure 1-301

3) Open the upper cover, and check the inside of the finisher.

Figure 1-303

4) Lift the buffer roller cover, and remove the jam.

2) Remove any jam visible from the outside.

Figure 1-302

Figure 1-304

5) Lift the buffer roller, and remove the jam.

Figure 1-305

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6) Return the buffer roller and the buffer roller cover to their original positions, and close the upper cover.

Figure 1-306

7) Connect the finisher to the host machine.

B. Supplying the Finisher

Unit with Staples

If the host machine indicates the finisher unit staple supply message, perform the following to supply it with staples.

1) Open the front cover.

Figure 1-308

2) Shift down the blue lever.

Figure 1-307

8) Operate as instructed on the display.

Figure 1-309

3) When the staple cartridge has slightly slid

out, hold and pull it out.

Figure 1-310

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4) Hold the empty staple case on its sides, and slide it out.

Figure 1-311

5) Set a new staple case.

6) Pull the length of tape (used to hold the staples in place) straight out.

Figure 1-313

7) Push in the stapler unit until the blue lever returns to its original position.

Figure 1-312

Reference:

You may set no more than one staple cartridge at a time. Make sure that the new cartridge is one specifically designed for the finisher unit.

Figure 1-314

8) Check to make sure that the stapler has been locked in place, and close the front cover.

Figure 1-315

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C. Removing Staple Jams

from the Finisher Unit

If the host machine indicates the finisher unit staple jam message, perform the following to remove the jam.

1) Remove the stack waiting to be stapled from

the delivery tray.

Figure 1-316

2) Open the front cover.

4) When the staple cartridge has slightly slid out, hold and pull it out.

Figure 1-319

5) Shift down the tab on the staple cartridge.

Figure 1-317

3) Shift down the blue lever.

Figure 1-318

Figure 1-320

6) Remove all staples that have slid out of the staple case.

Figure 1-321

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7) Return the tab on the staple cartridge to its original position.

8) Return the staple cartridge to its original position, and close the front cover.

Figure 1-322

Reference

When the cover has been closed, the stapler unit will automatically execute idle punching several times to advance the staples.

D. Removing Paper Jams

from the Saddle Stitch Unit (Saddle Finisher)

If the host machine indicates the saddle stitch unit paper jam message, perform the following to remove the jam.

1) Holding the saddle stitch unit as shown,

move it to detach it from the host machine.

Figure 1-323

2) Open the front lower cover.

Figure 1-324

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3) Turn the knob on the left side.

Figure 1-325

4) Turn the knob on the right side while pushing it in.

6) Open the inlet cover, and remove the jam.

Figure 1-328

7) Close the front lower cover.

Figure 1-326

5) Remove the jam.

Figure 1-327

Figure 1-329

8) Connect the finisher unit.

9) Operate as instructed on the display.

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E. Supplying the Saddle

Stitch Unit with Staples (Saddle Finisher)

If the host machine indicates the saddle stitch unit staple supply message, perform the following to supply it with staples.

1) Open the front lower cover.

Figure 1-330

3) Pull the stitch unit to the front once, and then shift it up.

Figure 1-332

4) Hold the empty cartridge on its sides, and remove it.

2) Slide out the stitch unit.

Figure 1-331

Figure 1-333

5) Set a new cartridge.

Figure 1-334

Reference

You must always replace both cartridges at the same time.

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6) Pull the stitch to the front once, and then return it to its original position.

Figure 1-335

7) Push in the stitch unit, and close the front cover.

F. Removing Staple Jams

from the Saddle Stitch Unit (Saddle Finisher)

If the host machine indicates the saddle stitch unit staple jam message, perform the following to remove the jam.

1) Open the front lower cover.

Figure 1-337

Figure 1-336

2) Slide out the stitch unit.

Figure 1-338

3) Pull the stapler of the stitch unit to the front

once, and then shift it up.

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Figure 1-339

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