Sharp AR-M550 (serv.man4) Service Manual ▷ View online
: Feb. 9 2004
1
AR-M550/M620/M700 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2
2. Engine specifications
A. Paper feeding, paper conveyance, and discharge section
(1)
Paper feeding performance
• Tray 1 (Left tray in the parallel LCC)
*1: Time required from tray insertion to empty detection when paper is empty.
• Tray 2 (Right tray in the parallel LCC)
*1: Time required from tray insertion to empty detection when paper is empty.
• Tray 3 (Multi-purpose tray)
*1: For 105g/m
2
or above, A4/8.5 x 11 or less. For 128g/m
2
or above, horizontal feed only.
*2: For multi copy and back surface copy, single feed only.
• Tray 4 (500-sheet paper feed tray)
*1: For 105g/m
2
or above, A4/8.5 x 11 or less. For 128g/m
2
or above, horizontal feed only.
*2: For multi copy and back surface copy, single feed only.
Type
4-stage paper feed tray (Parallel LCC + 2 tray + Multi manual paper feed)
Paper feed method
Paper is fed from the above by the front loading system.
Dehumidification heater
Japan
Standard
Except for Japan Option
Paper size
(set by software)
Paper size
change method
Paper type
setting
Paper size setting
when shipping
Allowable paper
type and weight
for paper feed
Paper capacity
(Standard paper)
Paper type
Paper
remaining
detection
Tray lift time
A4, 8.5" x 11"
Size setting by
user
user
YES
Japan: A4
Inch Series:
8.5" x 11"
AB Series: A4 (16K
is not supported.)
Inch Series:
8.5" x 11"
AB Series: A4 (16K
is not supported.)
Normal paper:
60 – 105g/m
60 – 105g/m
2
(16 – 28lbs)
Japan: 900
sheets (64g/m
sheets (64g/m
2
)
Except for Japan:
800 sheets
(80g/m
800 sheets
(80g/m
2
)
Normal paper, printed
paper, recycled,
letterhead, punched
paper, color paper
paper, recycled,
letterhead, punched
paper, color paper
Enable
(Paper
empty and 3
steps)
(Paper
empty and 3
steps)
Up
Within
12sec *1
12sec *1
Down
Free fall
1
Paper size (set by
software)
Paper size
change method
Paper type
setting
Paper size setting
when shipping
Allowable paper
type and weight
for paper feed
Paper capacity
(Standard paper)
Paper type
Paper
remaining
detection
Tray lift time
Japan:
A4, B5, 8.5" x 11"
AB series (Europe,
SCA):
SCA):
A4, 8.5" x 11"
AB series (Other):
A4, B5, 8.5" x 11"
Inch Series:
8.5" x 11", A4
Size setting by
serviceman
(B5 available
through bolt
fixing and
setting by
serviceman)
serviceman
(B5 available
through bolt
fixing and
setting by
serviceman)
YES
Japan: B5
Inch Series:
8.5" x 11"
AB Series: A4
(16K is not
supported.)
Inch Series:
8.5" x 11"
AB Series: A4
(16K is not
supported.)
Normal paper:
60 – 105g/m
60 – 105g/m
2
(16 – 28lbs)
Japan: 1300
sheets (64g/m
sheets (64g/m
2
)
Except for Japan:
1200 sheets
(80g/m
1200 sheets
(80g/m
2
)
Normal paper,
printed paper,
recycled, letterhead,
punched paper, color
paper
printed paper,
recycled, letterhead,
punched paper, color
paper
Enable
(Paper
empty and
3 steps)
(Paper
empty and
3 steps)
Up
Within
12sec *1
12sec *1
Down
Free fall
Paper size
Paper size
change method
Paper type
setting
Paper size
setting when
shipping
Allowable paper
type and weight
for paper feed
Paper capacity
(Standard paper)
Paper type
Document detection
Paper
remaining
detection
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5,
B5R, A5R, 8K, 16K,
16KR
11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11,
8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x
10.5R, 5.5 x 8.5R,
Special size (Tab
paper is of A4; limited
to tab width 12mm –
20mm/8.5 x 11; tab
width 6.1mm –
17mm.)
B5R, A5R, 8K, 16K,
16KR
11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11,
8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x
10.5R, 5.5 x 8.5R,
Special size (Tab
paper is of A4; limited
to tab width 12mm –
20mm/8.5 x 11; tab
width 6.1mm –
17mm.)
Guide
adjustment by
user
adjustment by
user
YES
Shipped with
the paper
guide width
at Max.
the paper
guide width
at Max.
Normal paper:
60 – 105g/m
60 – 105g/m
2
(16 – 28 lbs)
Thick paper:
106 – 128g/m
Thick paper:
106 – 128g/m
2
(29 – 34 lbs)
205g/m
205g/m
2
(110 lbs)
176g/m
2
(65 lbs)
OHP, label sheet,
tab paper *1, *2
tab paper *1, *2
Standard
paper
paper
Japan: 550
sheets
(64g/m
sheets
(64g/m
2
)
Except for
Japan: 500
sheets
(80g/m
Japan: 500
sheets
(80g/m
2
)
Normal paper,
printed paper,
recycled,
letterhead,
punched paper,
color paper, thick
paper, label
sheet, OHP, tab
paper
printed paper,
recycled,
letterhead,
punched paper,
color paper, thick
paper, label
sheet, OHP, tab
paper
Automatic
detection
Auto-AB
detection
Auto-AB
A3, B4, A4,
A4R, B5,
B5R,
8.5 × 13
A4R, B5,
B5R,
8.5 × 13
Enable
(Paper
empty
and 3
steps)
(Paper
empty
and 3
steps)
OHP
40 sheets
Automatic
detection
Auto-inch
detection
Auto-inch
11 × 17,
8.5 × 14,
8.5 × 11,
8.5 × 11R,
7.25 ×
10.5R
8.5 × 14,
8.5 × 11,
8.5 × 11R,
7.25 ×
10.5R
Tab paper Enable
For 8K, 16K, and 16KR,
setting is made
manually.
Detection
disregard
setting
setting is made
manually.
Detection
disregard
setting
Enable
Paper size
Paper size
change
method
method
Paper
type
setting
Paper size
setting when
shipping
Allowable paper
type and weight
for paper feed
Paper capacity
(Standard paper)
Paper type
Document detection
Paper
remaining
detection
A3, B4, A4, A4R,
B5, B5R, 8K, 16K,
16KR
11 × 17, 8.5 × 14,
8.5 × 13,
8.5 × 11,
8.5 × 11R,
7.25 × 10.5R
B5, B5R, 8K, 16K,
16KR
11 × 17, 8.5 × 14,
8.5 × 13,
8.5 × 11,
8.5 × 11R,
7.25 × 10.5R
Guide
adjustment by
user
adjustment by
user
YES
Shipped with
the paper
guide width
at Max.
the paper
guide width
at Max.
Normal paper:
60 – 105g/m
60 – 105g/m
2
(16 – 28 lbs)
*1, *2
Thick paper:
106 – 128g/m
*1, *2
Thick paper:
106 – 128g/m
2
(29 – 34 lbs)
205g/m
205g/m
2
(110 lbs)
176g/m
2
(651 lbs)
Japan: 550
sheets (64g/m
sheets (64g/m
2
)
Except for
Japan: 500
sheets (80g/m
Japan: 500
sheets (80g/m
2
)
Normal paper,
printed paper,
recycled,
letterhead,
punched paper,
color paper, thick
paper
printed paper,
recycled,
letterhead,
punched paper,
color paper, thick
paper
Automatic
detection
Auto-AB
detection
Auto-AB
A3, B4, A4, A4R,
B5, B5R, 8.5×13
B5, B5R, 8.5×13
Enable
(Paper
empty and
3 steps)
(Paper
empty and
3 steps)
Automatic
detection
Auto-inch
detection
Auto-inch
11 × 17, 8.5 × 14,
8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 11R,
7.25 × 10.5R
8.5 × 11, 8.5 × 11R,
7.25 × 10.5R
For 8K, 16K, and 16KR, setting is
made manually.
made manually.
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AR-M550/M620/M700 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3
• Manual paper feed
*1: For paper exceeding 105g/m
2
, A4/8.5 x 11 or smaller. For paper exceeding 128g/m
2
, horizontal feed only.
*2: Multi-back surface copy is enable only in single feed.
• Duplex
(2)
Finishing performance
B. Scanner section (read)
(1)
Type
(2)
Original standard position, scanning size, and
scanning area
scanning area
a. Original standard position
b. Scanning size
(3)
Resolution
* Except for FAX sending
(4)
Gradation
(5)
Scanning speed
(6)
Light source
(7)
Scanning sensor
Paper size
Paper type
setting
Allowable paper type and
weight for paper feed
Paper capacity
(Standard paper)
Paper type
Document detection
Paper empty
detection
A3, B4, A4, A4R,
B5, B5R, A5R, 8K,
16K, 16KR,
Postcard
11×17, 8.5×14,
8.5×13, 8.5×11,
8.5×11R,
7.25×10.5R,
5.5×8.5R
B5, B5R, A5R, 8K,
16K, 16KR,
Postcard
11×17, 8.5×14,
8.5×13, 8.5×11,
8.5×11R,
7.25×10.5R,
5.5×8.5R
YES
Thin paper: 52 – 59g/m
2
(14 – 15lbs) (Tab paper in
single feed)
Normal paper:
60 – 105g/m
single feed)
Normal paper:
60 – 105g/m
2
(16 – 28 lbs)
Thick paper:
106 – 128g/m
106 – 128g/m
2
(29 – 34 lbs),
176g/m
2
(65 lbs) cover
205g/m
2
(110 lbs) Index
OHP, postcard,
label sheet, tab paper*1, *2
label sheet, tab paper*1, *2
Plain paper : 100
sheets (80g/m
sheets (80g/m
2
)
Postcard: 20
sheets
OHP: 20 sheets
sheets
OHP: 20 sheets
Normal paper, recycled
paper, printed paper,
punched paper, color
paper, letterhead, back
paper, label paper, thick
paper, OHP, tab paper (tab
width 20mm or less)
paper, printed paper,
punched paper, color
paper, letterhead, back
paper, label paper, thick
paper, OHP, tab paper (tab
width 20mm or less)
Automatic
detection
Auto-AB
detection
Auto-AB
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R,
Postcard, A5R
Postcard, A5R
YES
Automatic
detection
Auto-inch
detection
Auto-inch
11×17, 8.5×14, 8.5×13,
8.5×11, 8.5×11R,
7.25×10.5R, 5.5×8.5R
8.5×11, 8.5×11R,
7.25×10.5R, 5.5×8.5R
Detection of 8K and 16K in the manual
paper feed tray is not performed.
paper feed tray is not performed.
System
Non stack system
Paper size
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 8K, 16K,
16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5
x 11R, 8.5 x 5.5R
16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5
x 11R, 8.5 x 5.5R
Type and weight of
paper which can be
passed
paper which can be
passed
Plain paper: 60 – 105g/m² (16 – 28lbs)
Thick paper: 106 – 128g/m² (29 – 34 lbs),
176g/m² (65 lbs cover)
205g/m² (110 lbs) Index
Thick paper: 106 – 128g/m² (29 – 34 lbs),
176g/m² (65 lbs cover)
205g/m² (110 lbs) Index
Paper exit position /
system
system
Main unit top surface face-down paper exit
Paper exit capacity
250 sheets (80g/m
2
paper)
Paper exit paper size/
kind
kind
All kinds of paper which can be fed
Remaining paper
detection
detection
None
Paper exit paper full
detection
detection
Provided
Document table mode / SPF (front side) mode
Scanning method By the CCD image sensor.
Scanning method By the CCD image sensor.
SPF (back side) mode
Scanning method By the CIS image sensor
Scanning method By the CIS image sensor
Document table
Left bottom reference
SPF
Center reference
Max. original size AB Series
A3
Inch Series
11 × 17
Scan
resolution
(dpi)
resolution
(dpi)
Copy mode
Platen
Magnification
ratio
ratio
25 – 99
Normal
ratio
101 – 171
172 – 400
600 × 600
600 × 600
600 × 600
600 ×
(600 × 2)
SPF
Magnification
ratio
ratio
25 – 99
Normal
ratio
101 – 117
118 – 200
When in
single copy
single copy
600 × 367
600 × 367
600 × 367
600 × 600
When in
duplex copy
(front) CCD
duplex copy
(front) CCD
600 × 600
600 × 600
600 ×
(600 × 2)
600 ×
(600 × 2)
When in
duplex copy
(back) CIS
duplex copy
(back) CIS
600 × 300
600 × 300
600 × 600
600 × 600
Input and
send
resolution
(dpi)
send
resolution
(dpi)
When in the Fax send mode and the scanner FAX broadcast mode
Select mode
Standard
Fine
text
Super
fine test
Ultra
fine text
600dpi
send *
Input resolution:
OC
OC
600 × 600
600 ×
600
600 ×
600
600 × 600
Input resolution:
SPF simplex
SPF simplex
600 × 367
600 ×
367
600 ×
367
600 × 367
Input resolution:
SPF simplex
(front) CCD
SPF simplex
(front) CCD
600 × 600
600 ×
600
600 ×
600
600 × 600
Input resolution :
SPF duplex
(back) CIS
SPF duplex
(back) CIS
600 × 300
600 ×
300
600 ×
300
600 × 300
Communication
resolution
resolution
FAX
203.2 ×
97.8
203.2 ×
195.6
203.2 ×
391
406.4 ×
391
–
Internet FAX
200 × 100
200 ×
200
200 ×
400
400 ×
400
600 ×
600
Input and
send
resolution
(dpi)
send
resolution
(dpi)
Scanner mode
Select mode
200 × 200
300 × 300
400 × 400
600 × 600
Input resolution:
OC
OC
600 × 600
600 × 600
600 × 600
600 × 600
Input resolution:
SPF simplex
SPF simplex
600 × 367
600 × 367
600 × 367
600 × 367
Input resolution:
SPF duplex
(front) CCD
SPF duplex
(front) CCD
600 × 600
600 × 600
600 × 600
600 × 600
Input resolution:
SPF duplex
(back) CIS
SPF duplex
(back) CIS
600 × 300
600 × 300
600 × 300
600 × 300
Communication
resolution
resolution
200 × 200
300 × 300
400 × 400
600 × 600
Input
Output
256 gradations (8bit)
2 gradations (1bit)
Scans per minute
DSPF
65 surfaces (single)
76 surfaces (duplex)
76 surfaces (duplex)
Type
None-electrode xenon lamp (Front), LED (Back)
Type
Monochrome CCD
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AR-M550/M620/M700 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4
C. Scanner section (write)
(1)
Type
(2)
Laser unit specifications
(3)
Resolution
(4)
Gradation
D. Image processing section
(1)
Imaging speed
(2)
Photosensitive drum
(3)
Toner
(4)
Developer
(5)
Charging
(6)
Exposure
(7)
Developing system
(8)
Transfer
(9)
Paper separation system
(10)
Discharging
(11)
Cleaning
(12) Waste toner collector capacity
E. Fuser section
(1)
Type
(2) Fuser temperature
(Unit: °C)
(4)
Heat roller
(5)
Pressure roller
(6)
Method
F. Drive section
Scan system
Laser scanning
Rotation speed
34000 rpm (AR-M550N/U, AR-M620N/U)
40000 rpm (AR-M700N/U)
40000 rpm (AR-M700N/U)
Mirror surfaces
14 surfaces
Laser power
0.385 ±0.04 mW (AR-M550N/U, AR-M620N/U)
0.480 ±0.04 mW (AR-M700N/U)
0.480 ±0.04 mW (AR-M700N/U)
Laser beam size
Main scan: 60 – 85 mm,
sub scan: 75 – 110 mm
sub scan: 75 – 110 mm
Laser wavelength
770 – 795 nm
Scan width (sub scan
direction)
direction)
AB series: 420 mm
Inch series: 432mm
Inch series: 432mm
Main scanning direction
Sub scanning direction
600dpi
600dpi
2 gradations (1bit)
335 mm/sec (AR-M550N/U, AR-M620N/U)
395 mm/sec (AR-M700N/U)
395 mm/sec (AR-M700N/U)
Type
OPC
φ
80mm
Life
55ppm: 250K, 62/70ppm: 300K
1
1
1
1
Capacity
1430/1650g (Other countries), 1275g (Japan)
Capacity
725g x 2 (2 bags are used.)
Life
55ppm: 250K, 62/70ppm: 300K
Type
Corotron
Voltage
–590V±2V
System
Exposure from laser diode
System
Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development
Voltage
–500V±5V (Developing mode)
+150V (Cleaning mode)
+150V (Cleaning mode)
System
Static electricity transfer (transfer belt method)
Transfer section
35
µ
A (AR-M550N/U, AR-M620N/U)
40
µ
A (AR-M700N/U)
Cleaning mode (AC 4.5kV, DC –100V)
System
Curvature separation + Separation pawl
System
Discharging lamp method
System
Counter blade system
Capacity
40% of toner capacity
1
1
1
1
1
System
Heat roller attachment system
Mode
Control temperature
Fusing roller
Auxiliary heat roller
Inch
(U.S.A.,
Canada)
AB_B
(Europe, U.K.)
AB_A
(Australia)
Inch
(U.S.A.,
Canada)
AB_B
(Europe, U.K.)
AB_A
(Australia)
Copy/Print
mode
mode
Normal mode control temperature
Heat roller
200
205
200
205
Normal mode control temperature
Sub heat roller
200
205
200
205
Thick paper mode control temperature
Heat roller
200
205
200
205
Thick paper mode control temperature
Sub heat roller
200
205
200
205
Pre-heat
mode
mode
Energy saving mode control temperature
Heat roller
170
170
170
170
Control temperature in the energy save mode
Sub heat roller
170
170
170
170
1
Type
Teflon lined
Life
300K
Type
Silicone rubber roller
Life
300K
Forced release by releasing tabs
Drive section
Motor name
Motor type
Image scanner
Scanner motor
Stepping motor
Developing system
Developing motor
DC brush-less motor
Paper feed and
conveyance
conveyance
Paper feed motor
DC brush-less motor
Transfer, OPC drum
OPC drum motor
DC brush-less motor
Fusing
Fusing motor
DC brush-less motor
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AR-M550/M620/M700 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5
3. Operating specifications
A. Common operations
(1) Warm-up, jam recovery time, low power mode, sleep mode
a. Warm-up time (ambient temp. of 20°C)
b. Jam recovery time
c. Low power mode, sleep mode
*1: Calculation formula: 3.85 x ipm + 5W
*2: Calculation formula: 3.85 x ipm + 50W
(ipm: input page per minute)
(2) Size sensing summary
Yes: detection; yes
USER: by USER setting
USER 1: USER SETTING 1 (INCH series)
USER 2: USER SETTING 2 (AB series)
SVC: By serviceman setting
No: detection; no (engine performs as extra mode)
N/A: Not applicable
PRT Key OP: by printer key operator program
T/C: Simulation setting(by Serviceman)
The size detection- off mode will be added in printer key operator program. Refer to Front panel spec.
*1: China destination only
*2: Except Tab Paper type
*3: Except Heavy/Label/Transparency/Tab paper type
After turned on
Max. 120 seconds
Reset time from preheat mode Within 30 seconds
Jam recovery time
Within approx. 30 sec (Condition: door open/
fusing unit pull-out, after leaving for 60sec,
standard condition, polygon stop)
Under 30 seconds (conditions: door open)
fusing unit pull-out, after leaving for 60sec,
standard condition, polygon stop)
Under 30 seconds (conditions: door open)
AR-M550N/U AR-M620N/U AR-M700N/U
Low power consumption
mode
mode
S/U model*1
216.75W
243.7W
274.5W
M/N model*2
261.75W
288.7W
319.5W
Reset time from low power mode
30sec
Power consumption in
the sleep mode
the sleep mode
S/U model*1
20W or less
M/N model*2
95W or less
Shift time to sleep mode
90 min (Max. 240 min)
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Destination
All Destinations
Paper size
Tray 1
tandem
tray left
Tray 2
tandem
tray right
Tray 3
Universal tray
Tray 4
Drawer Tray
LCC desk
Multi bypass tray
Inserter tray
USER 1
USER 2
USER 1
USER 2
USER 1
USER 2
USER 1
USER 2
A6-R
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.5 x 8.5 in.-R
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
Yes
USER
A5-R
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
USER
Yes
B5
N/A
SVC
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
USER
Yes
B5R
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
USER
Yes
Executive-R
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
Yes
USER
Letter
USER
SVC
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
SVC
Yes
N/A
Yes
USER
Letter-R
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
USER
A4
USER
SVC
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
SVC
N/A
Yes
USER
Yes
A4-R
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
USER
Yes
Legal
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
N/A
Yes
USER
Foolscap
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
USER
Yes
B4
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
USER
Yes
A3
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
USER
Yes
11 x 17 in
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
N/A
Yes *2
N/A
N/A
Yes *3
N/A
Yes
USER
Postcard
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Custom
148-181mm
148-181mm
N/A
N/A
USER
USER
N/A
N/A
N/A
USER
USER
N/A
N/A
182-432mm
N/A
N/A
USER
USER
N/A
N/A
N/A
USER
USER
N/A
N/A
8K *1
N/A
N/A
USER
USER
USER
USER
N/A
USER
USER
USER
USER
16K *1
N/A
N/A
USER
USER
USER
USER
N/A
USER
USER
USER
USER
16K-R *1
N/A
N/A
USER
USER
USER
USER
N/A
USER
USER
USER
USER
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