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[A]
[B]
14. When you move the finisher, do not move it in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure [A] below otherwise it might fall down. Also, when installing the inserter AR-CF1,
hold it as the figure [B] below shows in order for your hands not to be caught.
hold it as the figure [B] below shows in order for your hands not to be caught.
Copyright © 2002
SHARP Corporation
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INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual contains basic data and figures for the Finisher (AR-F11)/Saddle
Finisher (AR-F12) 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.
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.
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.
the timing at which these systems are operated.
Chapter 5
“Inserter (option) Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation
used for the inserter units mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains
the timing at which these systems are operated.
used for the inserter units mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains
the timing at which these systems are operated.
Chapter 6
“Mechanical System” discusses how the finisher is constructed mechanically,
and shows how it may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted.
Chapter 7
“Maintenance and Inspection” provides tables of periodically replaced parts
and consumables and durables, together with a scheduled servicing chart.
Chapter 8
“Troubleshooting” shows how to troubleshoot possible faults and gives electri-
cal parts arrangement diagrams, LED/check pin diagrams by PCB, and self
diagnosis tables.
diagnosis tables.
“Appendix” contains diagrams showing tables of signals, overall circuit dia-
grams and tables of solvents/oils.
grams and tables of solvents/oils.
Descriptions regarding installation are not mentioned in this Service Manual as the
Finisher (AR-F11)/Saddle Finisher (AR-F12)’s packing boxes contain Installation Proce-
dures.
dures.
The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for prod-
uct improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be communicated in the form
of Service Information bulletins.
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.
isolate faults in the machine.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
I.
FEATURES .................................. 1-1
II.
SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 1-2
A. Finisher specifications
(AR-F11/F12) ........................... 1-2
B. Punch unit specifications
(AR-PN3).................................. 1-8
C. Inserter specifications
(AR-CF1) ............................... 1-11
D. Cross Section ......................... 1-14
III. Using the Machine ..................... 1-18
A. Removing Paper Jams from the
Finisher Unit ........................... 1-18
B. Supplying the Finisher Unit with
Staples ................................... 1-19
C. Removing Staple Jams from the
Finisher Unit ........................... 1-21
D. Removing Paper Jams from the
Saddle Stitch Unit
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-22
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-22
E. Supplying the Saddle Stitch
Unit with Staples
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-24
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-24
F.
Removing Staple Jams from the
Saddle Stitch Unit
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-25
Saddle Stitch Unit
(Saddle Finisher) .................... 1-25
G. Removing Paper Jams from the
Puncher Unit (option) ............. 1-27
H. Removing Punched Scrap from
the Puncher Unit (option) ....... 1-29
IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE
USER ........................................ 1-30
A. Maintenance by the User ....... 1-30
I.
BASIC OPERATION .................... 2-1
A. Outline ...................................... 2-1
B. Outline of Electrical Circuitry .... 2-2
C. Inputs to and Outputs from the
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
B. Type of Delivery Paths ............ 2-15
C. Feeding and Delivering .......... 2-18
D. Job Offset ............................... 2-21
E. Staple Operation .................... 2-24
F.
F.
Stapler Unit ............................ 2-32
G. Tray Operation ........................ 2-38
H. Detecting the Height of
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
K. Detecting Jams ...................... 2-51
III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ....... 2-56
CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION
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I.
BASIC OPERATION .................... 3-1
A. Outline ...................................... 3-1
B. Electrical Circuitry .................... 3-2
C. Inputs to and Outputs from the
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
B. Controlling the Inlet
Flappers ................................. 3-17
C. Controlling the Movement of
Sheets .................................... 3-21
D. Aligning the Sheets ................ 3-23
E. Controlling the Phase of the
E. Controlling the Phase of the
Crescent Roller ...................... 3-26
IV. STITCHING SYSTEM ............... 3-28
V.
FOLDING/DELIVERY
SYSTEM .................................... 3-31
SYSTEM .................................... 3-31
VI. CHECKING FOR A JAM ........... 3-38
VII. POWER SUPPLY ...................... 3-43
VII. POWER SUPPLY ...................... 3-43
CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCH UNIT
BASIC OPERATION
I.
BASIC OPERATION .................... 4-1
A. Outline ...................................... 4-1
B. Inputs to and Outputs from
B. Inputs to and Outputs from
Punch Driver PCB .................... 4-2
II.
PUNCH OPERATION .................. 4-5
A. Outline ...................................... 4-5
B. PUNCH OPERATION ............... 4-7
C. Horizontal Registration
B. PUNCH OPERATION ............... 4-7
C. Horizontal Registration
Operation ............................... 4-11
III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ....... 4-14
I.
BASIC OPERATION .................... 5-1
A. Outline ...................................... 5-1
B. Symbols and Layout of
B. Symbols and Layout of
Electric Parts/Diagram of
Signal Blocks ............................ 5-2
Signal Blocks ............................ 5-2
C. Drive System ............................ 5-6
D. Operation ................................. 5-8
E. JAM/ERROR DETECTION AND
D. Operation ................................. 5-8
E. JAM/ERROR DETECTION AND
LED DISPLAY ........................ 5-32
F.
CIRCUIT ................................. 5-36
CHAPTER 5 INSERTER UNIT (OPTION)
BASIC OPERATION
CHAPTER 4 PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION)
BASIC OPERATION