Sharp AR-280 Service Manual

Sharp AR-280 Service Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for AR-280:

Advertisement

Quick Links

[ 1 ] GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-A
[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
[ 3 ] OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[ 4 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
[ 6 ] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . 6-10
[ 7 ] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[ 8 ] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
[ 9 ] MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-A
[10] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
[11] TROUBLE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Parts marked with "!" is 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.
CONTENTS
SHARP CORPORATION
CODE: 00ZAR405//A1E
Digital Copier
AR-280
AR-285
AR-335
AR-405
MODEL
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
AR-405

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Sharp AR-280

  • Page 1 AR-405 CODE: 00ZAR405//A1E Digital Copier AR-280 AR-285 AR-335 AR-405 MODEL CONTENTS [ 1 ] GENERAL ........1-3-A [ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS .
  • Page 2 25% to 400% in 376 steps (1% increment). (When the automatic document feeder increment). (When the automatic document feeder.) (AR-280) is used, zooming from 25% to 200% in 176 steps (1% increment) is allowed.) 1 – 6 System outline (Options) (Refer to the attached sheet.)
  • Page 3 AR-405 AR-280/285/335 AR-405 Page Section Content Change Remark 5 – 4 [5] – 2 – C Illustration (Drum positioning plate shape) change • • Transfer/separation charger unit wire cleaning Transfer/separation charger unit wire cleaning 1 Slightly lift the transport section open/close 1 Slightly lift the transport section open/close lever and tilt it to the right.
  • Page 4 AR-405 AR-280/285/335 AR-405 Page Section Content Change Remark 6 – 1 [6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL (Refer to the attached sheet.) STRUCTURE 6 – 7 7 – 1 7 – 4 Two illustrations for AR-405 given. 7 – 5 Separation DC component table illustration for AR-405 given.
  • Page 5 0.2mW(max) (AR-280/285/335) 0.16mW(max) (AR-405) Laser beam power correction value(DLPc1) Photoconductor drum correction counter 1 count: 20,000 sec (Photoconductor drum rotation time) (AR-280/285/335) 16,600 sec (Photoconductor drum rotation time) (AR-405) MAIN CHARGER GRID VOLTAGE CORRECTION 1 Main charger grid voltage correction value...
  • Page 6 AR-405 2. System outline (Options) (AR-405) The options which are available for this copier are shown below. Finisher (AR-FN2) Finisher (AR-FN1N) Large capacity tray (AR-LC1) Exit tray (AR-TR1) Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE1N) 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS1) Printer board AR-PB2 NIC card JX96NC08 (10base T/2) Europe Desk (AR-DD1N)
  • Page 7 AR-335 15. Other specifications 18. Power consumption Photoconductor kind OPC drum AR-280 AR-285 AR-335 65 φ Photoconductor dia. Max. power consumption About About About Process cleaning Blade 1450 W 1450 W 1450 W Exposure lamp No-electrode xenon lamp Average power consumption...
  • Page 8 AR-405 (2) Detail [2] SPECIFICATIONS AR-405 Upper cassette 4.5 seconds 1. Machine Type Lower cassette 5.0 seconds Product Document Paper Memory Multi-Bypass Tray 4.6 seconds Type Name Feeder Exit Stand/Upper paper drawer 5.9 seconds AR-405 Duplex Desk Top RADF 1 Tray 16 MB 2 GB Stand/Medium paper drawer...
  • Page 9 AR-405 (4) Document stop system 4. Paper feed Document stop system Stopper system A. Outline of paper feed (Position control for single copy ) A3 ∼ A6R Copy size AB Series (Duplex copy) (Max. ∼ Min.) 11 × 17 ∼ 8.5 × 5.5 Inch Series (5) Document detection on the tray Paper feed system...
  • Page 10 AR-405 (2) Manual Feed Tray 8. Exposure Manual feed tray type Folding, complete attachment Exposure 2 gradations Auto, character, character/photo, photo A3 ∼ A6R AB Series mode photo 11 × 17 ∼ 8.5 × 5.5 Inch Series Manual steps 9 steps 56 ∼...
  • Page 11 AR-405 B. Paper Size B. Copy function AB Series A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 Job call/registration 11 × 17, 8.5 × 14, 8.5 × 13, 8.5 × 11, Paper size | Max. 50 dept. (Only the copy function Inch Series Dept.
  • Page 12 AR-405 15. Other specifications 17. Power Supply Photoconductor kind OPC drum Voltage 100 V, 110 V, 120 V, 220-230 V, 240 V 65 φ Photoconductor dia. Frequency 50/60 Hz Common Process cleaning Blade Exposure lamp No-electrode xenon lamp 18. Power consumption Developing system Dry, 2-component magnetic brush AR-405...
  • Page 13 AR-405 (2) Shipping form [3] OPTIONS Shipping size AB series 11 × 17 Inch series A. Large capacity paper feed tray AR-LC1 Plate display AB series (1) Paper feed capacity 11 × 17 (USA: blank) Inch series Paper feed capacity 3,000 sheets (80g/m equivalent) Size selection...
  • Page 14 AR-405 (5) Shipping form (5) Power source Shipping AB series Power source Supplied from the copier (DC 24V/DC 5V) size 11 × 17 Inch series (6) Power consumption (6) Power source Max. power consumption About 25W Power source Supplied from the copier (DC 24V) Stand-by About 0.2W (7) Power consumption...
  • Page 15 AR-405 (9) Staple unit (5) External dimensions 457mm (W) × 518mm (D) × 820mm (H) Paper discharge tray Lift tray 552mm (W) × 518mm (D) × 866mm (H)(with the upper tray Storage Face-up extended) Number of sheets 50 sheets (80 g/m (6) Weight that can be stapled 25 sheets when the size is over A4/LT.
  • Page 16 AR-405 (6) Offset J. AR-PB2 Tray available Bottom tray (1) General Specification Offset amount 25mm PS Specification (7) Power source Platform IBM PC/AT (or compatible) Support OS Custom Windows 3.1/WfW3.11 (No PPD) Power source Supplied from the copier (DC 24V/DC 25) (Printer Drivers) and PPD Windows 95/98...
  • Page 17 AR-405 [4] CONSUMABLE PARTS 1. Consumable Parts List A. USA MODEL ITEM CONTENTS LIFE REMARKS NAME ×1 Drum OPC Drum 180K AR-400DR ×10 AR-400MD = (AR-400ND) × 10 Developer (Black) Developer (800g) 90K (×10) AR-400MD ×10 AR-400MT = (AR-400NT) × 10 Toner (Black) Toner Cartridge (700g) 22K (×1)
  • Page 18 AR-405 B. Canada MODEL ITEM CONTENTS LIFE REMARKS NAME ×1 Drum OPC Drum 180K AR-400DR ×10 AR-400MD = (AR-400ND) × 10 Developer (Black) Developer (800g) 80K (×10) AR-400MD ×10 AR-400MT = (AR-400NT) × 10 Toner (Black) Toner Cartridge (700g) 22K (×1) AR-400MT ×1 Cleaner Blade...
  • Page 19 AR-405 C. Europe / U.K. / Australia / New Zealand MODEL ITEM CONTENTS LIFE REMARKS NAME ×1 Drum OPC Drum 180K AR-400DM ×10 AR-400LD = (AR-400DV) × 10 Developer (Black) Developer (800g) 90K (×10) AR-400LD ×10 AR-400LT = (AR-400T) × 10 Toner (Black) Toner Cartridge (700g) 22K (×1)
  • Page 20 AR-405 D. Asia / Middle & South America MODEL ITEM CONTENTS LIFE REMARKS NAME ×1 Drum OPC Drum 180K AR-400DM ×10 AR-400CD = (AR-400SD) × 10 Developer (Black) Developer (800g) 90K (×10) AR-400CD ×10 AR-400CT = (AR-400ST) × 10 Toner (Black) Toner Cartridge (700g) 22K (×1) AR-400CT...
  • Page 21 AR-405 E. Middle East / Africa MODEL ITEM CONTENTS LIFE REMARKS NAME ×1 Drum OPC Drum 180K AR-400DM ×10 AR-400LD = (AR-400DV) × 10 Developer (Black) Developer (800g) 90K (×10) AR-400LD ×10 AR-400LT = (AR-400T) × 10 Toner (Black) Toner Cartridge (700g) 22K (×1) AR-400LT ×1...
  • Page 22 AR-405 2) Storage condition (packed conditions) Numeric figure or X, Y, Z Indicates the packing month. X means October, Y November, and Z December. Numeric figure Indicates the packing day. Alphabet Indicates the division of the production factory. <TYPE B> Numeral Temperature This function: "2"...
  • Page 23 AR-405 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE (AR-405) A. Exterior Name Name Name Exit area cover Power switch Exit tray (optional) Operation panel RADF exit area Original guides Document feeder tray Paper trays Front cover Handles Right side cover Toner collecting container cover Document glass Paper clip tray Bypass tray paper guides...
  • Page 24 AR-405 C. Operation Panel (1) Key position INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL DATA ON LINE START PRINT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM COPY The key and indicators are not used for the copier features. Name Name LCD touch panel 10-key pad INTERRUPT key and indicator CLEAR ALL key COPY key AUDIT CLEAR key...
  • Page 25: Table Of Contents

    AR-405 2. Copier body A. Major parts Name Name Copy lamp Lower tray paper feed roller No. 1 mirror Paper transport roller 4 Laser scanning unit Lower tray paper separation roller Drum separation pawl Transfer charger Waste toner collecting screw Separation charger Discharge lamp OPC drum...
  • Page 26 AR-405 B. PWB location Name Function, operation Name Function, operation Operation key PWB L Key input AC power PWB AC power input LCD unit Operation input, machine DC power PWB DC power supply state display High voltage PWB Process high voltage, bias Operation key PWB R Key input voltage supply...
  • Page 27 AR-405 C. Sensor location 25, 26 19 MAIN SW 20 MHPS 21 DSWF 1 OCSW 2 PSD 3 PPD2 18 POD1 4 MPED 17 DSWL 5 MPLD1 6 MPLD2 7 MPLS1 8 MPLS2 9 PPD1 10 DSWR 11 PFD 12 TFD 30 UCSPD1 22 LCSPD1 14 LUD2...
  • Page 28 AR-405 D. Motor location 1 5 V F M 3 1 4 V F M 5 1 3 V F M 4 1 6 V F M 6 1 2 V F M 2 1 S F M 1 1 V F M 1 2 S C M 3 M M 4 T M...
  • Page 29 AR-405 RADF (AR-RF2) C. PWB distribution A. External fitting Name Functions and operations Name Control PWB RADF unit control, Original guide communication with PCU Original support Reverse sensor PWB Document reverse detection Original transport cover LED PWB Document feed, document Original exit section cover remain display Display lamp...
  • Page 30 AR-405 D. Motors, solenoids, and clutches 3. DRM 2. DTM 5. DRSOL 1. DFM 4. DFSOL Motors Code Name Type Functions and operations Contact/output Paper feed motor DC motor Drives the pickup roller, the separation roller, and the resist roller. Transport motor Stepping motor Drives the transport belt roller.
  • Page 31: Copy Lamp

    For the sake of keeping the use of information common among several models, this manual uses the following conventions: AR-4XX: Refers to model AR-405, AR-2X1/3X1/4XX/250/XX6: AR-281/286/405/250/336, AR-2XX, 3XX: Refers to model AR-280/285/335 for this issue. * The "X" stands for any numeral 0 to 9. 1. List of adjustment items Adjustment Adjustment...
  • Page 32 AR-405 (2) MG roller main pole position adjustment 2. Copier adjustment 1) Remove the screw and the connector which connect the toner hopper and the developing unit, and separate them. Put the A. Process section developing unit on a flat floor. (1) Developing doctor gap adjustment 2) Tie a needle or pin on a string.
  • Page 33 AR-405 (3) Developing bias voltage adjustment (4) Main charger grid voltage adjustment 1) Set the digital multi-meter range to the DCV range. 1) Install the DV unit, the drum holder unit, and the charger units to the copier. 2) Put the test probes between the DV bias output check pin (CN2-1 pin) of the high voltage unit and the chassis (GND).
  • Page 34 AR-405 (5) Transfer charger current adjustment AR-335 a. Special measurement tool AR-405 Electrode sheet (UKOG-0110FCZZ) 6) Clean the transfer charger wire and install the transfer/separation charger unit to the copier. UKOG-0110FCZZ (Do not install the main charger unit.) 7) Connect the electrode sheet and the digital multi-meter (or an Electrode sheet harness (DHAI-0304FCZZ) ammeter).
  • Page 35: Opc Drum

    AR-405 (THVG will be turned on for about 30 sec.) Adjustment range AR-2XX/3XX • If the output current is not in the specified range, change the AR-405 displayed value and adjust. (1 step: about 0.1 µA) series Separation DC component –140 ±10V –150 ±10V Adjustment spec...
  • Page 36 AR-405 3) Turn the adjustment handle to adjust according to the value a. B. Laser scanner section (1) Horizontal image distortion adjustment AR-2XX/3XX series 1) Execute SIM 64-1, and print the pattern of SQUARE from the manual feed tray. (A: 22 E: 1) AR-405 Set items Self print pattern...
  • Page 37 AR-405 3) Change each value to adjust so that the void amounts of both C. Scanner section sides are even. (1) Vertical image distortion balance adjustment a > b: Increase the value. (Copy lamp unit installing position adjustment) a < b: Decrease the value. (See the figure below.) 1) Insert the front/rear mirror base drive wire into the frame groove and press and fix it with the wire fixing plate.
  • Page 38 AR-405 * Note for assembling the copy lamp unit (2) Vertical image distortion balance adjustment (No. 2/3 mirror base unit installing position Move the copy lamp unit to the paper exit side, and fix the copy lamp adjustment) unit wiht the harness guide so that the distance between the copy lamp harness and the lower frame is about 25 ~ 30 mm with the copy This adjustment is to adjust the parallelism of the mirror base to the lamp harness extended.
  • Page 39 AR-335 9) Remove the slide pin of the front cover unit. 11) Insert the slide pin as shown below and make positioning in the horizontal direction. (Initial position positioning is completed.) 10) Insert the slid pin as shown below and make positioning in the vertical direction.
  • Page 40 > Magnification ratio in the sub scanning direction Copy magnification ratio (MRCP) (Original dimension – Copy dimension) [AR-280 only] × 100% Original dimension 7) Make a copy of A3 original with SPF, and measure the magnifica- tion ratio in the sub scanning direction.
  • Page 41 AR-405 (Adjustment items) SIM 50-2 set SIM 50-1 set Adjustment Adjustment item Operation mode Note item item value Lead edge image loss Document SPF mode IMAGE LOSS IMAGE LOSS 1.5 to 3.0 mm table mode Lead edge void area Document SPF mode DEN-A DEN-A...
  • Page 42 AR-405 8) Measure dimensions X and Y of the copied scale image. 16) Check that there is no difference between the measured dis- tance of 50% copy and that of 400% copy. X: Distance between the copy image lead edge and the scale of 10mm If the difference is more than 1.5mm, change and adjust the RRC-A value.
  • Page 43 1) Place a test chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) on the original table. Within ± 1.7mm Adjustment specification: 2) Place several sheets of A3 (11 × 17) white paper (Sharp’s (One point of the set value corresponds to the change of specified paper) on the test chart at the center reference.
  • Page 44 AR-405 (2) Density adjustment procedure 2) Press the COPY button to make a copy. Check that the copy density is as shown in the table below. If not, a. Collective adjustment of two or more copy quality modes change the adjustment value. Normally this adjustment is performed with SIM 46-2 and SIM 46-3.
  • Page 45 AR-405 (3) Test mode with DIP switch I. RADF (AR-RF2) The RADF (ADF) single unit operation can be checked with the DIP (1) Document lead edge stop position adjustment switch on the control PWB shown below. • The ADF document lead edge stop position is adjusted by using (Control PWB) SIM 53.
  • Page 46 AR-405 2) Disconnect the connector from the CN9 on the control PWB, and a. Single paper pass mode (with paper) connect the short connector (OCW4074K526//) instead. When documents are set on the paper feed tray, the document feed LED lights up. When the push switch is pressed, all documents on the paper feed tray are fed.
  • Page 47 AR-405 17) Reverse motor speed reduction 867 → 297mm/s (Paper exit Kinds of JAM, error LED display speed reduction) Sensor adjustment Document remain LED turns OFF. 18) Document feed LED OFF, Document remain LED OFF, Reverse upper limit error Ready LED blinks at the cycle of motor OFF 100msec.
  • Page 48 For the sake of keeping the use of information common among several models, this manual uses the following conventions: AR-4XX: Refers to model AR-405, AR-2X1/3X1/4XX/250/XX6: AR-281/286/405/250/336, AR-2XX, 3XX: Refers to model AR-280/285/335 for this issue. * The "X" stands for any numeral 0 to 9. B. List Code Code...
  • Page 49 AR-405 Code Code Function (Purpose) Function (Purpose) Main Main Used to clear the printer print counter. (The counter is Used to check the operation of the manual paper feed cleared after completion of maintenance.) tray paper size detector and the related circuit. (The operation of the manual paper feed tray paper size Used to clear the FAX counter.
  • Page 50: Hard Disk

    AR-405 Code Code Function (Purpose) Function (Purpose) Main Main Used to adjust the print density for each density level Used to test the operation of the scanner (exposure) unit. (display value) in the copy mode (binary - photo mode). Used to adjust the scanner (exposure) laser power An arbitrary print density can be set for each density level (absolute value) in the copy mode.
  • Page 51 AR-405 C. Details of simulations 1 - 1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the scanner unit and its control circuit. (Purpose) Section Optical (Image scanning) Item Operation Operation/ 1. Select the copy (scanning) magnification ratio with the zoom key. Procedure The magnification ratio can be increased or decreased with the [ZOOM] key by the increment of 1%.
  • Page 52 AR-405 2 - 1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the RADF unit and its control circuit. (Purpose) Section ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF Item Operation Operation/ 1. Select the aging mode with the key. Procedure When selection is made, the selected item is highlighted. [1:SIDE]: Single copy aging mode [2:SIDE] Duplex copy aging mode (Note) [2:SIDE] is displayed only when the unit which allows duplex copy is installed.
  • Page 53 AR-405 [SPF installed] DSS empty sensor Normal display: Document empty Highlighted display: Document exist DFD resist sensor Normal display: Document empty Highlighted display: Document exist RDD paper exit sensor Normal display: Document empty Highlighted display: Document exist AUOD DF open/close sensor Normal display: Close Highlighted display: Open TSS1 tray feed size sensor (large size)
  • Page 54 AR-405 3 - 2 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors in the sorter and the related circuit. (Purpose) Section Sorter/Finisher Item Operation Operation/ The display differs depending on the unit (sorter, finisher) installed. Procedure The operations of the sensors and detectors in the sorter and the finisher section are displayed.
  • Page 55 AR-405 3 - 3 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the loads in the sorter and the control circuit. (Purpose) Section Sorter/Finisher Item Operation Operation/ The display differs depending on the unit (sorter, finisher) which is installed. Procedure 1.
  • Page 56 AR-405 3 - 6 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the finisher stacking capability. (Used to adjust the stop position of the finishser paper width (Purpose) direction alignment plate (jogger). This adjustment is made by changing the width direction alignment plate home position by the software.) (Target model:AR-S330/280/285/335) Section...
  • Page 57 AR-405 Desk Unit Sensor LCC Unit Sensor DDOPSW Door open sensor Remaining quantity sensor DPOD1 Paper exit transport sensor 1cs Upper limit sensor DPOD2 Paper exit transport sensor 2 cs Lower limit sensor DPOD3 Paper transport sensor 3cs LPED Paper empty sensor DLUD1 1cs Lift upper limit sensor LPFD...
  • Page 58 AR-405 Desk Unit Output Lcc Unit Output Transport motor LLED Dorr open LED DLUM1 Lift up motor 1 LPFC Paper feed clutch DLUM2 Lift up motor 2 LPFS Paper feed solenoid DLUM3 Lift up motor 3 LPFM Transport motor DPFS1 Paper feed solenoid 1 Lift motor DPFS2...
  • Page 59 AR-405 During that period, each LED is lighted for 12sec. ↓ 2.0sec. Note 5 - 2 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and the control circuit. (Purpose) Section Fixing (Fusing) Item Operation Operation/ 1.
  • Page 60 AR-405 5 - 3 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the copy lamp and the control circuit. (Purpose) Section Optical (Image scanning) Item Operation Operation/ When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, the copy lamp is lighted for 10 sec. Procedure While the copy lamp is lighted, the [EXECUTE] key is highlighted.
  • Page 61 AR-405 CPFC1 Upper cassette paper feed clutch CPFS1 Upper cassette paper feed solenoid LUM1 Lower cassette lift up motor CPFC2 Lower cassette paper feed clutch CPFS2 Lower cassette paper feed solenoid MPFC Manual paper feed clutch MPFS Manual paper feed solenoid Manual paper entry gate solenoid TRC1H Transport clutch 1 high speed...
  • Page 62 AR-405 Note 7 - 1 Purpose Setting/Operation test/check Function Used to set the aging operation conditions. (Purpose) Section Item Operation Operation/ 1. Press each corresponding key to set for the aging operation. Procedure (Set items of each key) [AGING] Aging setting [MISFEED DISABLE] Jam detection enable/disable setting [FUSING DISABLE]...
  • Page 63 AR-405 7 - 6 Purpose Setting/Operation test/check Function Used to set the cycle of intermittent aging. (Purpose) Section Item Operation Operation/ 1. Enter the interval aging cycle time (sec) with the 10-key pad. Procedure 2. Press [OK] key to set the entered cycle time. Note 7 - 8 Purpose...
  • Page 64 AR-405 8 - 1 Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check Function Used to check and adjust the operation of the developing bias voltage in each print mode and the control circuit. (Purpose) (for OPC drum type B) Section Image process (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Item Operation/ (The developing bias output voltage in each of the following print modes can be adjusted and checked.) Procedure * (500) (–500V ±5V)
  • Page 65 AR-405 Operation/ (The charging/grid output voltage in each print mode can be adjusted and checked.) * (641) (–642 ±5V) Procedure AUTO : Auto mode * (641) (–642 ±5V) CHARA : Character mode * (641) (–642 ±5V) CHARA PHOTO : Character/Photo mode * (641) (–642 ±5V) PHOTO : Photo mode...
  • Page 66 AR-405 Note 8 - 7 Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check Function Used to check and adjust the operation of the separation charger voltage and its control circuit. (Purpose) Section Image process Others (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Item Operation/ The separation charger output voltage in printing the front and the back of paper can be adjusted and checked. Procedure 1.
  • Page 67 AR-405 DTC1 Duplex unit paper entry transport clutch 1 DTC2 Duplex unit paper entry transport clutch 2 DSCS Duplex unit roller contact solenoid Note 9 - 2 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors in the duplex section and the control circuit. (Purpose) Section Duplex...
  • Page 68 AR-405 Note 10 - 0 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the toner motor and its control circuit. (Purpose) (Note) Do not execute this simulation with toner in the toner hopper. If executed, excessive toner may enter the developing section, causing an overtoner trouble.
  • Page 69 AR-405 Note 14 - 0 Purpose Clear/Cancel (Trouble etc.) Function Used to cancel the self diag U1/LOC/U2/PF troubles. (Purpose) Section Item Trouble Error Operation/ When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, the troubles excluding U1/LCC/U2/PF are canceled and the display returns Procedure to the simulation main code entry screen.
  • Page 70 AR-405 16 - 0 Purpose Clear/Cancel (Trouble etc.) Function Used to cancel the self diag U2 trouble. (Purpose) Section Item Trouble Error Operation/ When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, the U2 trouble is canceled and the display returns to the simulation main Procedure code entry screen.
  • Page 71 AR-405 Operation/ When the maintenance cycle is selected with the key, the selected key is highlighted. The maintenance message Procedure is displayed in every selected cycle. When FREE is selected, the maintenance display is not shown. (AR-2XX/3XX series) (AR-4XX series) Note 22 - 1 Purpose...
  • Page 72 AR-405 DF JAM : The number of paper jam troubles occurred in the document feeders (SPF/ADF/RADF). TROUBLE : Total number of troubles nnnnnnnn : Counter value Note 22 - 3 Purpose Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to check the misfeed positions and the number of misfeed in each position. (If the number of misfeed is (Purpose) considerably great, it can be judged as necessary for repair.) (Sections other than ADF/RADF/SPF sections) Section...
  • Page 73 AR-405 22 - 5 Purpose Others Function Used to check the ROM version of each unit (section). (Purpose) Section Item Software Operation/ The ROM version of each section can be checked. Procedure If there is any problem in the software, check the ROM version of each section with this simulation and replace with a new version if necessary.
  • Page 74 AR-405 Note 22 - 7 Purpose User data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to display the key operator code. (This simulation is used when the customer forgets the key operator code.) (Purpose) Section Item Data User data Operation/ Procedure nnnnn : Key operator code Note 22 - 8 Purpose...
  • Page 75 AR-405 22 - 9 Purpose Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to check the number of use of each paper feed section. (the number of prints) (Purpose) Section Paper transport Item Counter Operation/ This data is used to check the use frequency of each paper feed section, According to this data, maintenance is Procedure performed.
  • Page 76 AR-405 (AR-2X1/3X1/4XX/250/XX6 series) (FAX Model) (Non FAX Model) Note 22 - 11 Purpose Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to check the use frequency of FAX (send/receive). (FAX model only) (Purpose) Section Item Data Operation/ Procedure Note 22 - 12 Purpose Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function...
  • Page 77 AR-405 24 - 1 Purpose Data clear Function Used to clear the misfeed counter, the misfeed history, the trouble counter, and the trouble history. (The counters (Purpose) are cleared after completion of maintenance.) Section Item Counter Operation/ 1. Select the counter to be cleared. Procedure MACHINE : Machine JAM counter...
  • Page 78 AR-405 Note 24 - 3 Purpose Data clear Function Used to clear the data of the number of use of the staple, the ADF, RADF, SPF and scanning. (Purpose) Section Item Counter Operation/ 1. Select the counter to be cleared. Procedure : ADF/SPF/RADF counter SCAN...
  • Page 79 AR-405 Note 24 - 5 Purpose Data clear Function Used to reset the developer counter. (The developer counter of the DV unit which is installed is reset.) (Purpose) Section Image process Developer/Toner Hopper (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Item Counter Developer Operation/ 1. Press the [EXECUTE] key. Procedure The display for reconfirmation to clear is shown.
  • Page 80 AR-405 24 - 7 Purpose Data clear Function Used to clear the OPC drum (membrane decrease) correction counter. (Purpose) (This simulation is executed when the OPC drum is replaced. Section Image process Photo conductor (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Item Counter Photo conductor Operation/ 1.
  • Page 81 AR-405 Operation/ 1. Select the counter to be cleared. Procedure PRINTER : Printer counter OTHER : The other counters (When selected, it is highlighted.) 2. Press the [EXECUTE] key. The display for reconfirmation to clear is shown. 3. Select YES (Clear) or NO (Not clear). YES : Clear NO : Not clear The above counter is cleared after completion of maintenance.
  • Page 82 AR-405 Operation/ The main motor rotates for 3 minutes, and the drive system can be checked. Procedure The toner concentration sensor output value is displayed. When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, it is highlighted and the main motor rotates and the toner concentration sensor output value is displayed.
  • Page 83 AR-405 Operation/ Enter the code number corresponding to the option installation with the 10-key pad and press the [OK] key. Procedure When an option is installed or removed, this setting must be changed accordingly. If this setting is improper, an error message is displayed.
  • Page 84 AR-405 Note 26 - 3 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the specifications of the auditor. Setting must be made depending on the use condition of the auditor. (Purpose) Section Auditor Item Specifications Operation/ Enter the code number corresponding to the auditor specification mode with the 10-key pad and press the [OK] Procedure key.
  • Page 85 AR-405 2. Enter "1" or "2" with the 10-key pad and press the [OK] key. 1 : Single count 2 : Double count Default: 2 Note 26 - 6 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the specifications depending on the destination. (Purpose) Section Item...
  • Page 86 Toner save NO (Default) Note 26 - 22 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the specification (language display) for the destination. (Target models: AR-280/285/335) (Excluding (Purpose) the Japan models.) Section Item Specifications Operation/ Select the language to be used according to the table below.
  • Page 87 AR-405 Note 26 - 30 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the CE mark conforming operation mode. (For flickers when driving the fusing heater lamp.) (Purpose) Section Item Specifications Operation mode (Common) Operation/ Enter the number corresponding to the operation mode with the 10-key and press the [OK] key. Procedure Set value Content...
  • Page 88 AR-405 26 - 36 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the ICU fan operating temperature. (Operation in pre-heat mode.) (Excluding Japan models.) (Purpose) Section Item Operation Operation/ Used to set the threshold value of the ambient temperature for turning ON the ICU fan motor in the pre-heat Procedure mode.
  • Page 89 AR-405 27 - 1 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the operation specifications when a communication trouble occurs between the host computer and (Purpose) MODEM (on the copier). (When a communication trouble occurs between the host computer and MODEM (copier), the self diag display (U7-00) is printed and setting is made to select inhibit/allow of printing.) Section Communication unit (TEL/LIU/MODEM etc.) Item...
  • Page 90 AR-405 Note For this setting, the copier and the host computer must be connected with a communication line (MODEM). 27 - 3 Purpose Setting Function Used to set and change the ID numbers of the copier and the host computer/MODEM numbers. (This setting is (Purpose) required when a communication is made between the copier and a computer through MODEM.) Section...
  • Page 91 AR-405 27 - 4 Purpose Setting Function Used to enter the start time and the end time of servicing for management of service work. (The data can be (Purpose) checked by the host computer.) Section Communication unit (TEL/LIU/MODEM etc.) Item Data Operation/ 1.
  • Page 92 AR-405 30 - 1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors in the paper feed section, the paper transport section, and (Purpose) the paper exit section, and the related circuit. Section Others Item Operation Operation/ The operations of the sensors and detectors in the sections other than the paper feed section of the copier are Procedure...
  • Page 93 AR-405 UCSS1 Copier upper tray paper size detection 1 UCSS2 Copier upper tray paper size detection 2 UCSS3 Copier upper tray paper size detection 3 UCSS4 Copier upper tray paper size detection 4 LUD1 Copier upper tray upper limit detection PED1 Copier upper tray paper detection UCSPD1...
  • Page 94 AR-405 Operation/ The operations of the sensors and detectors in the manual paper feed section are displayed. Procedure The active sensors and detectors are highlighted. MPLS1 Manual tray length detection 1 MPLS2 Manual tray length det3ction 2 MPLD1 Manual feed paper length detection 1 MPLD2 Manual feed paper length detection 2 ...
  • Page 95 AR-405 41 - 1 Purpose Operation test/check/Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to check the operation of the document size sensor and the related circuit. (The operation of the document (Purpose) size sensor can be monitored with the LCD.) Section Others Item Operation...
  • Page 96 AR-405 41 - 3 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the document size sensor and the related circuit. (The document size sensor (Purpose) output level can be monitored with the LCD.) Section Others Item Operation Operation/ The detection output level of each sensor is displayed in real time.
  • Page 97 AR-405 44 - 1 Purpose Setting Function Used to set whether the correction functions of the image forming (process) section are valid or not. (Purpose) Section Image process (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Item Operation Operation/ Enter the code number corresponding to each correction operation with the 10-key and press the OK key. Procedure To enable all the correction functions, set to 3.
  • Page 98 AR-405 44 - 4 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the target image (reference) density level in the developing bias voltage correction. (Purpose) (for OPC drum type B) Section Image process (Photoconductor/Developping/Transfer/Cleaning) Item Data Adjust/Setting data Operation/ 1. Enter the set value (38) with the 10-key. Procedure 2.
  • Page 99 AR-405 Operation/ Used to display the drum rotating time and the high voltage output in each copy mode and the laser power Procedure correction power. DRUM ROTATION: Drum rotating time (sec) DEVE RFERENCE ADJUST: Toner concentration correction amount DRUM: Drum identification result (1: Type A 2: Type B C: Others) GR_BS: Main charger grid voltage level (*1) DV_BS:...
  • Page 100 AR-405 44 - 15 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the correction vlaues of various parameters (maincharger grid voltage, laser beam power, developing (Purpose) bias voltage) in the image forming operation and image forming section correction for OPC drum type A. Section Image process (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
  • Page 101 AR-405 (AR-230/280/285/330/335 series) Binary mode Set with SIM 46-2. Linked simulation data Parameter to be changed AE3.0 (AE) CH3.0 (Character) Sim 46-9 MIX3.0 (Character/Photo) Sim 46-10 PH3.0 (Photo) Sim 46-11 Default: 100 (AR-2X1/3X1/4XX/250/XX6 series) Set with SIM 46-2. Linked simulation data Parameter to be changed AE3.0 (AE) CH3.0 (Character)
  • Page 102 AR-405 (Multi value mode) Sim46-3 Parameter Linked simulation data set/changed by SM 46-3 AE3.0 (AE) CH3.0(Character) Sim46-5 MIX3.0(Character/photo) Sim46-6 PH3.0(Photo) Sim46-7 Default: 100 Note 46 - 5 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the print density for each density level (display value) in the copy mode (multi Auto mode). (Purpose) An arbitrary print density can be set for each density level (display value).
  • Page 103 AR-405 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key. 3. Press the ENTER key or the PRINT button. (The value entered in procedure 2 is set.) When the PRINT button is pressed, copying is performed. To customize the print density for the density level display value according to the user’s request, use this simulation. Default: 100 Note 46 - 7...
  • Page 104 AR-405 Default: 100 Note 46 - 10 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the print density for each density level (display value) in the copy mode (binary - character, photo (Purpose) mode). An arbitrary print density can be set for each density level (display value). Section Item Picture quality...
  • Page 105 AR-405 Default: 100 Note 46 - 12 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the print density in the FAXmode (all modes). (Purpose) The print densities in all the modes (all the specified levels set for all the density levels (display values)) can be collectively adjusted.
  • Page 106 AR-405 46 - 13 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (normal character mode). (Purpose) (SIM 46-13A is same as SIM 46-12.) (FAX model only) Section Item Picture quality Density Operation/ 1. Select the print mode with [↑], [↓] keys. Procedure (The set value is highlighted.) 2.
  • Page 107 AR-405 46 - 15 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (fine modes). (FAX model only) (Purpose) Section Item Picture quality Operation/ 1. Select the print mode with [↑], [↓] keys. Procedure (The set value is highlighted.) 2.
  • Page 108 AR-405 To customize the print density in each mode according to the user’s request, use this simulation to adjust the print density. Default: 100 Note 46 - 17 Purpose Setting/Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to execute shading correction and display the correction value. (Purpose) Section Item...
  • Page 109 AR-405 With the following setting, the density gradient (γ) can be changed. A: Auto exposure mode (Center 64, 0 ~ 127) B: Character mode (Center 64, 0 ~ 127) C: Character, Photo mode (Center 64, 0 ~ 127) D: Photo mode (Error diffusion) (Center 64, 0 ~ 127) (Note) The greater the value is, the greater the inclination is.
  • Page 110 AR-405 46 - 20 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the copy density correction in the SPF copy mode for the document table copy mode. Adjustment (Purpose) is made so that the copy density is the same as that in the document table copy mode. (Target models: AR-2X1/3X1/4XX/250/XX6 series) Section Item...
  • Page 111 AR-405 50 - 1 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the copy image position and the void area (image loss) on the print paper in the copy mode. (The (Purpose) same adjustment can be made with SIM 50-2 (simple method).) Section Item Picture quality...
  • Page 112 AR-405 (DEN-A) Used to set the timing for the RRC ON timing (paper timing) set with EEC-B. RRC ON timing = (RRC-B) - Lead edge void set value (DEN-A) When this adjustment value is changed, the print image position for the paper position is changed. As a result, the lead edge void area is also changed.
  • Page 113 AR-405 This simulation is used to automatically adjust the image loss, the void area, and the image position by directly entering the paper lead edge and the image shift (in the unit of 0.1mm) in 400% (200% for the SPF) copy. a.
  • Page 114 AR-405 50 - 5 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the print image position (top margin) on the print paper in the print mode. (Purpose) Section Item Picture quality Print area Operation/ 1. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key. Procedure 2.
  • Page 115 AR-405 50 - 12 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the print image center position. (Adjustment can be made for each document mode.) (Purpose) Section Item Picture quality Image position Operation/ 1. Select the adjustment item (paper feed section) with [↑], [↓] keys. Procedure 2.
  • Page 116 AR-405 51 - 2 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper onto the resist roller in each section (copier paper feed section, (Purpose) duplex paper feed section, SPF paper feed section). (When the print image position varies greatly for the paper or when a lot of paper jam troubles occur, the adjustment is required.) Section Paper transport (Discharge/Switchback/Transport)
  • Page 117 AR-405 Set item A: Alignment plate adjustment value (Default: 50) B: Paper feed mode selection 1 : Manual 2: Upper cassette 3: Lower cassette 4: Desk top cassette 5: Desk middle cassette 6: Desk bottom cassette 7: LCC Note 53 - 1 Purpose Adjustment Function...
  • Page 118 AR-405 53 - 2 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the optical sensor sensitivity in the ADF/RADF. (Target models: (Purpose) AR-F230/S280/F280R/S330/280/285/335) Section ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF Item Operation Operation/ 1. The sensor names are displayed. Select the sensor to be adjusted with the key. Procedure 2.
  • Page 119 AR-405 61 - 1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to test the operation of the scanner (exposure) unit. (Purpose) Section Laser (Exposure) Item Operation Operation/ 1. Press the [EXECUTE] key Procedure The scanner unit is started. 2. After completion of check operation, the result is displayed with OK or NG. Used to check whether the sync signal (HSYNC/) is normally outputted or not by operating the laser (exposure) unit (laser motor rotation, laser emission).
  • Page 120 AR-405 61 - 3 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the scanner (exposure) laser power (absolute value) in the FAX (auto) mode. (FAX model only) (Purpose) Section Laser (Exposure) Item Operation Operation/ (AR-230/280/285/330/335 series) (AR-4XX series) Procedure Set all the values to the default value 16. All must be set to "5."...
  • Page 121 AR-405 Note 62 - 2 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation (read/write) of the hard disk. (Target models: AR-S330/280/285/335)(Models with the (Purpose) hard disk installed only.) (Partial check) Section Memory Item Operation Operation/ 1. Press the [EXECUTE] key to start the read/write operation check. Procedure 2.
  • Page 122 AR-405 63 - 1 Purpose Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to check the result of shading correction. (The shading correctiondata are displayed.) (Purpose) Section Scanner (Exposure) Item Operation Operation/ Used to display the result of latest shading correction. Procedure The displayed page can be shifted with [↑], [↓] keys.
  • Page 123 AR-405 Self print pattern -------- 1.ALL 1BY1(V) Density level 2.ALL 1BY1(H) Self print number setting 3.ALL 1BY2(V) Picture quality mode 4.ALL 1BY2(H) 1: Auto 5.ALL 1BY3(V) 2: Character 6.ALL 1BY3(H) 3: Character/Photo 7.ALL 1BY4(V) 4: Photo 8.ALL 1BY4(H) Paper feed source select 9.ALL 1BY5(V) 1: Manual 10.ALL 1BY5(H)
  • Page 124 AR-405 65 - 1 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to adjust the touch panel (LCD display) detecting position. (Purpose) Section Operation (Display/Operation key) Item Operation/ Touch the four cross marks. Procedure The coordinates at the pressed point are set. When the coordinates are properly set, the display turns to gray and returns to the simulation sub code entry screen.
  • Page 125 AR-405 66 - 35 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the communication test between the FAX main PWB and the sub PWB. (FAX model only) (Purpose) Section Item Operation Interface/Communication Operation/ 1. When the sub code "35" of the simulation is entered, the display shows "FAX-SUB I/F check" menu as shown in the Procedure left.
  • Page 126 AR-405 Note 67 - 1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the printer PWB memory operation (read/write). (When replacing the PWB with a new one, this (Purpose) check must be performed.) Section Printer Item Data Operation/ 1. When SIM 67-1 menu is displayed, the operation check of all memory (DRAM, SIMM1, SIMM2) of the printer section Procedure is started.
  • Page 127 AR-405 67 - 2 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the printer parallel I/F operation. (This simulation is used only for production, and a special tool is (Purpose) required. Not available in the market.) Section Printer Item Operation Interface/Communication Operation/ Procedure Note...
  • Page 128 AR-405 Operation/ 1. Set ON/OFF of the SELECT IN signal ON/OFF of parallel I/F with the 10-key. Procedure * Set range: 0 ~ 1 (0: ON, 1: OFF) Default: 0/LI 2. When the [ON] key is pressed, the set value set in procedure 1) is set. Note 67 - 12 Purpose...
  • Page 129 AR-405 Note 67 - 14 Purpose Data transfer/Copy Function Used to check the printer flash memory data writing and its result. (Purpose) Section Printer Item Data Program Operation/ 1. With the power OFF, change the printer PWB jumper connection to allow writing into the flash memory. Procedure 2.
  • Page 130 AR-405 Note 67 - 16 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the network card. (Purpose) Section Printer Item Operation Interface/Communication Operation/ 1. When SIM 67-16 menu is displayed, the operation check of the network card of the printer section is started. Procedure 2.
  • Page 131 AR-405 Note 68 - 1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of infrared communication I/F (Zaurus link) and the related circuit. (Target models: (Purpose) AR-F230/S280/F280S/F280R/S330)(Japan models only) Section Interface Item Operation Operation/ Press the [EXECUTE] key. Procedure The following checks are performed sequentially.
  • Page 132 AR-405 [9] Maintenance 1. Maintenance table (AR-405) × Check (Check, clean, replace or adjust according to necessity.) F Cleaning b Change v Adjustment Lubrication ê Installing position change Unit/Option name Part name Call 180K 270K 360K Remark × × Drum section OPC Drum Drum To be factory attached...
  • Page 133 AR-405 × Check (Check, clean, replace or adjust according to necessity.) F Cleaning b Change v Adjustment Lubrication ê Installing position change Unit/Option name Part name Call 180K 270K 360K Remark Transport section Transport rollers Transport paper guides Drive section Gears (Specified positions) ×...
  • Page 134 AR-405 2. Counter clear Maintenance cycle setting SIM21-01 Maintenance counter clear SIM24-04 At drum replacement Developing counter clear SIM24-05 At developer replacement OPC drum membrane decrease correction counter clear SIM24-07 At drum replacement Jam/trouble counter clear SIM24-01 Paper feed counter clear SIM24-02 At maintenance DF/Scan/Stapler counter clear...
  • Page 135 AR-405 (2) OPC drum peripheral AR-335 AR-405 Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Cleaner blade Replace 80 K 90 K Drum mark sensor Clean 80 K 90 K After cleaning, perform SIM 44-2. Drum density sensor Clean 80 K 90 K After cleaning, perform SIM 44-2.
  • Page 136 AR-405 (3) Transfer/separation charger Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Charger wire Replace 80 K 90 K Charger case Clean 80 K 90 K (4) Discharge lamp Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Discharge lamp Clean 80 K 90 K 9 –...
  • Page 137: Main Charger

    AR-405 (5) Main charger Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Charging plate (Saw teeth) Replace 80 K 90 K Screen grid Replace 80 K 90 K B. Developing section (1) Developing box Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR405 DV seal...
  • Page 138 AR-405 C. Optical section (1) Mirror base unit Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Mirror Clean 80 K 90 K Pulley Check 80 K 90 K (2) Copy lamp unit AR-335 AR-405 Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Reflector...
  • Page 139 AR-405 (3) Rails Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Rails Lubricate 80 K 90 K (4) Glass section Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Table glass Clean 80 K 90 K White reference glass Clean 80 K 90 K 1/21/1999 9 –...
  • Page 140 AR-405 (5) Scanner section Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Lens Clean 80 K 90 K Do not use screws. Sensors Clean 80 K 90 K Drive belt Check 80 K 90 K Drive wire Check 80 K 90 K (6) Laser scanner unit Cycle...
  • Page 141 AR-405 D. Paper feed section (1) Manual paper feed tray paper feed section Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Rollers Clean 80 K 90 K Check 80 K 90 K Replace 80 K or 90 K or Reference: manual paper feed port counter 2 years 2 years Torque limiter...
  • Page 142 AR-405 (2) Upper/lower cassettes Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Rollers Clean 80 K 90 K Check 80 K 90 K Replace 80 K or 90 K or Reference: paper fed port counter 2 years 2 years Brake spring Check 80 K 90 K...
  • Page 143: Suction Belt

    AR-405 E. Paper transport section (1) Paper transport section Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Resist roller Clean 80 K 90 K Transport rollers Clean 80 K 90 K Rollers Clean 80 K 90 K (2) Suction Cycle Name Work item Model...
  • Page 144 AR-405 F. Fusing section (1) Fusing unit 1 Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Upper heat roller Clean 80 K 90 K Replace 160 K 180 K Lower heat roller Clean 80 K 90 K Replace 160 K 180 K Upper separation pawl Replace...
  • Page 145 AR-405 (2) Fusing unit 2 Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Thermistor Check 80 K 90 K Upper heat roller gear Lubricate 80 K 90 K Replace 160 K 180 K Gears Lubricate 90 K * When assembling the upper frame and the lower frame, press the upper frame securely to the lower frame and fix with the screw. If the frames are fixed loosely, defective fusing and paper wrinkles may occur.
  • Page 146 AR-405 G. Drive section Cycle Name Work item Model Remark AR-335 AR-405 Gears Lubricate 80 K 90 K Belts Check 240 K 270 K 9 – 15 1/21/1999...
  • Page 147 AR-405 H. Two-tray paper exit unit (1) Two-tray paper exit unit Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Transport rollers Clean 80 K Paper exit follower roller Lubricate 80 K (inner surface) 1/21/1999 9 – 16...
  • Page 148 AR-405 (2) One-tray paper exit unit Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Transport rollers Clean 80 K Paper exit follower roller Lubricate 80 K (inner surface) 9 – 17 1/21/1999...
  • Page 149 (1) Paper feed section, transport/paper exit section Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Pickup roller Replace 80 K or 2 years AR-280 Separation pad Replace 80 K or 2 years AR-280 Paper feed rollers Replace 80 K or 2 years AR-280...
  • Page 150: Resist Roller

    AR-405 J. RADF (1) Paper feed section Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Pickup roller Clean 80K or 2 years AR-285/335 Separation roller Replace 80K or 2 years AR-285/335 Paper feed roller Replace 80K or 2 years AR-285/335 Resist roller Clean AR-285/335 9 –...
  • Page 151: Paper Exit Roller

    AR-405 (2) Paper transport section Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Transport belt Clean AR-285/335 For cleaning, wipe with alcohol. Replace 160 K AR-285/335 Sensors Clean AR-285/335 For cleaning, blow air. (3) Paper exit section Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Reverse roller Clean...
  • Page 152 AR-405 K. ADU Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Transport rollers Clean 80 K, 90 K AR-285/335, 405 AR-DU1 Transport paper guides Clean 80 K, 90 K AR-285/335, 405 AR-DU1 Gears Lubrication 80 K, 90 K AR-285/335, 405 Morikote grease EM-30L is used. AR-DU1 Belts Check...
  • Page 153 AR-405 L. Desk (1) Paper feed section Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Rollers Check 80 K, 90 K AR-DE1, DE1N Reference: paper feed port counter Brake spring Lubricate 160 K, 180 K AR-DE1, DE1N Torque limiter Check 80 K, 90 K AR-DE1, DE1N Replace 120 K or 2 years...
  • Page 154 AR-405 (2) Paper transport section Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Transport rollers Clean 80 K, 90 K AR-DE1, DE1N Rollers Clean 80 K, 90 K AR-DE1, DE1N 9 – 23 1/21/1999...
  • Page 155 AR-405 (3) Drive section, others Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Gears Lubricate 80 K, 90 K AR-DE1, DE1N Belts Check 240 K, 270 K AR-DE1, DE1N Sensors Check 80 K, 90 K AR-DE1, DE1N 1/21/1999 9 – 24...
  • Page 156 AR-405 M. RADF (AR-RF2) (1) Paper feed section Name Work item Cycle Remark Pickup roller Cleaning Separation roller Cleaning 60K or 2years Replacement 90K or 2years Paper feed roller Cleaning 60K or 2 years Replacement 90K or 2years Resist roller Cleaning 9 –...
  • Page 157 AR-405 (2) Transport section Name Work item Cycle Remark Transport belt Cleaning Use alcohol to clean. Replacement 180K Sensors Cleaning Blow air to clean (3) Paper exit section Name Work item Cycle Model Remark Reverse roller Cleaning AR-RF1 Paper exit roller Cleaning 1/21/1999 9 –...
  • Page 158 AR-405 N. 2-Tray paper exit unit (AR-TR1) Name Work item Cycle Remark Transport rollers Cleaning Paper exit follower roller (inside) Lubrication 9 – 27 1/21/1999...
  • Page 159: Toner Hopper

    AR-335 [10] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 1. List of disassembly and assembly 2. Developing unit * After replacing developer, execute SIM 24-5 to clear the developer Unit Parts counter. Developing unit A. Toner hopper B. Developing side seal (F/R) A. Toner hopper Drum unit A.
  • Page 160: Drum Separation Pawl

    AR-405 3. Drum unit B. Drum separation pawl AR-335 Show only one illustration of the AR-335 and specify that the shape of the drum positioning plate is different. * Be careful to clean the pawl lead edge (the contact section with the drum) and keep it from foreign materials.
  • Page 161 AR-405 D. Toner reception seal F. Transfer/separation charger AR-335 Show only one illustration of the AR-335 and specify that the shape of the drum positioning plate is different. * Do not touch the seat section. E. Main charger Hallmark ±1mm * Adjust the screen grid tension so that the marking on the screen holder and the marking on the MC holder come on a same line.
  • Page 162: Discharge Lamp

    AR-335 5. Scanner unit (Optical system) A. Table glass * Table glass installing direction • Install the table glass so that the white marking on the glass is in the paper feed direction rear side. B. White reference glass (SPF scan glass) 10 0.5mm * When replacing the charger wire: •...
  • Page 163: Ccd Unit

    AR-405 C. Copy lamp D. CCD unit * Note for assembling the copy lamp unit Shift the copy lamp unit to the paper exit side, and fix it with the harness guide so that the distance from the lower frame is about 24 ± 2mm with the copy lamp harness extended.
  • Page 164 AR-405 6. ICU peripheral B. ICU PWB 1)-1 1)-1 1)-1 1)-2 1)-2 7. Laser unit * Never let the laser beam directly come into your eyes, or you may go blind. AR-335 * Screw of 1)-1 and that of 1)-2 are different from each other. A.
  • Page 165 AR-405 8. Manual feed tray unit B. Rollers/torque limiters A. Manual feed paper sensor 9. 500 tray paper feed unit A. Tray unit B. Tray paper feed unit 1/21/1999 10 – 7...
  • Page 166 AR-335 B. Transfer roller C. Reverse, transfer roller 4) 6) 1) 2) 10 – 16 1/21/1999...
  • Page 167 AR-335 RADF (AR-RF2) 1. Open the transprt section 3. Document transport belt replacement 2. Document transport belt unit 1/21/1999 10 – 17...
  • Page 168 AR-335 [Note for assembly] 4. Paper feed unit When setting the document transport belt, insert it straight so that the clearance between the spacer 1 and the belt is the same on the front side and on the rear side. Check that the document transport belt 1) is not on the belt guide 2).
  • Page 169 AR-405 5. Paper exit unit A R - R F 2 7. Semi-circular roller, paper feed roller 6. Separation roller 1/21/1999 10 – 19...
  • Page 170 AR-405 [11] TROUBLE CODE LIST 1. Trouble code Trouble Trouble Trouble Trouble Content of trouble Remark Content of trouble Remark code detection code detection C1 00 MC trouble H4 00 Heat roller low temperature C2 00 TC trouble detection (HL1) 01 Heat roller low temperature E7 00 ICU communication trouble 01 Image data memory trouble...
  • Page 171 AR-405 2. Self diagnostics Trouble code Description Main Trouble code code code Description Main Content Laser trouble code code Detail BD signal from LSU kept at OFF or ON Content MC trouble Cause Connector to LSU or harness inside LSU Detail Main charger output error (output disconnected or wire broken...
  • Page 172 AR-405 Trouble code Trouble code Description Description Main Main code code code code Content CCD light amount check error Content Finisher transport motor error Detail Copy lamp light amount adjustment in Detail Transport motor drive trouble shading cannot be made Cause Motor lock Cause...
  • Page 173 AR-405 Trouble code Trouble code Description Description Main Main code code code code Content Stack tray abnormality Content Process control trouble (OPC base surface reflection factor is improper) Detail Stack tray control sensor abnormality Detail Usually the sensor gain is adjusted so Cause The paper surface sensor and the full that the output is a certain value, by...
  • Page 174 AR-405 Trouble code Trouble code Description Description Main Main code code code code Content Process thermistor breakdown Content Network card trouble. Detail The process thermistor is open. Detail Network card self test trouble. Cause Process thermistor abnormality Cause Network card defecft. Improper connection of the process Printer PWB defect.
  • Page 175: Thermostat

    AR-405 Trouble code Trouble code Description Description Main Main code code code code 00…HL1 Content Too hot fusing section Content Scanner field trouble 01…HL2 Detail The fusing temperature is over 241.5˚C Detail Scanner field is not finished within the (less than 1.3-V input voltage is specified time.
  • Page 176 AR-405 Trouble code Trouble code Description Description Main Main code code code code Content EEPROM read/write error Content ADU rear edge plate operation Detail EEPROM version error. Error in writing abnormality into EEPROM. Detail When the plate is not shifted from the Cause EEPROM defective home position for 1 sec or more or when...
  • Page 177 AR-405 Trouble code Trouble code Description Description Main Main code code code code Content RADF eject/inversion sensor defective Content LCC lift motor trouble Detail RADF eject/inversion sensor detection Detail LCC lift motor trouble trouble Cause Sensor trouble Cause Defective sensor LCC control PWB trouble Improper connection of sensor harness Gear breakage...
  • Page 178 AR-405 Trouble code Trouble code Description Description Main Main code code code code Content Non-support trouble in automatic Content Auto developing tone adjustment trouble detection of option connection (LCC unit) (overtoner error) Detail In automatic detection of option Detail A sample data is less than 0 when auto connection, a non-support LCC unit is developing adjustment is executed.
  • Page 179 AR-335 [12] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION Correcting operation in the image forming section (Process correction operation) 1. Outline and purpose The operations of the image forming section are corrected in order to maintain stable and high-quality print even though any changes occur in the temperature, humidity, consumable parts characteristics, engine conditions, or other environmental conditions.
  • Page 180 AR-405 CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT (Danish) ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. (English) Caution ! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 181 AR-405 COPYRIGHT 1999 BY SHARP CORPORATION All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 182 Parts marked with "!" is 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.
  • Page 183 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 1 – – 2 –...
  • Page 184 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 3 – – 4 –...
  • Page 185 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 5 – – 6 –...
  • Page 186 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 7 – – 8 –...
  • Page 187 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 9 – – 10 –...
  • Page 188 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 11 – – 12 –...
  • Page 189 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 13 – – 14 –...
  • Page 190 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 15 – – 16 –...
  • Page 191 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 17 – – 18 –...
  • Page 192 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 19 – – 20 –...
  • Page 193 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 21 – – 22 –...
  • Page 194 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 23 – – 24 –...
  • Page 195 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 25 – – 26 –...
  • Page 196 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 27 – – 28 –...
  • Page 197 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 29 – – 30 –...
  • Page 198 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 31 – – 32 –...
  • Page 199 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 33 – – 34 –...
  • Page 200 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 35 – – 36 –...
  • Page 201 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 37 – – 38 –...
  • Page 202 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 39 – – 40 –...
  • Page 203 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 41 – – 42 –...
  • Page 204 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 43 – – 44 –...
  • Page 205 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 45 – – 46 –...
  • Page 206 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 47 – – 48 –...
  • Page 207 AR-405 1/21/1999 – 49 – – 50 –...
  • Page 208 AR-405 CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT (Danish) ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. (English) Caution ! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 209 AR-405 COPYRIGHT 1999 BY SHARP CORPORATION All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 210 AR-405 The following document describes the details of additions and changes. Add to or replace the AR-S330/S280/F280S/R/F280S Service Manual (Code: 00ZARF280/A1J) according to the table below. Page 1-3-A Add to the front of 1-3. 2-5 ∼ 2-10 Replace with 2-5. 3-1 ∼...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ar-285Ar-335Ar-405

Table of Contents