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CONTENTS
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.
SHARP CORPORATION
SERVICE MANUAL
CODE: 00ZARLC5//A1E
DIGITAL FULL COLOR COPIER/PRINTER/
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPTION
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPTION
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY
MODEL
AR-LC5
[1] OUTLINE OF THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[3] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[4] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . 4-1
[5] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[6] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
[7] ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[8] MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[9] TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] ACTUAL WIRING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
[11] EXPLANATION OF THE CIRCUITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
PARTS GUIDE
AR-LC5 OUTLINE OF THE PRODUCT 1 - 1
[1] OUTLINE OF THE PRODUCT
This product, a modification model of the AR-LC2N, is a paper feed
unit of 3,000 sheets which is externally installed to the master
machine. The lower rail and the paper feed timing are adjusted.
unit of 3,000 sheets which is externally installed to the master
machine. The lower rail and the paper feed timing are adjusted.
Since about 3,000 sheets of A4 paper can be loaded on this model,
handling of paper supply is greatly saved.
handling of paper supply is greatly saved.
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
(1) Paper feed capacity
(2) Remaining quantity detection
(3) Paper size
(4) Size switching
(5) Size detection
(6) Dehumidifying heater
(7) Factory setting
(8) Power supply
(9) Power consumption
(10) External view
[3] UNPACKING AND
INSTALLATION
1. Unpacking
<Before installation>
• Start installation after checking that the DATA indicator on the oper-
ation panel is neither lit nor blinking.
• For installation of AR-LC5, an optional stand (AR-D17/AR-D18/AR-
D19) must have been installed.
• Ensure that the connecting plate located on the front side of the
optional stand and the connecting plates on the sides (one on the
right side and left side respectively) are securely attached.
right side and left side respectively) are securely attached.
Parts included
1) Turn off the main switch of the main unit.
<1> Turn the main switch located on the left side of the main unit
to the "OFF" position.
<2> Then remove the power plug of the main unit from the outlet.
Paper feed capacity
3,000 sheets (80g/m
2
), effective height
320mm
Paper remaining quantity
detection
detection
YES
Detection width
Paper size detection
Paper size detection
NO
Paper size
A4 (8.5" x 11")
Paper weight
60 to 105g/m
2
Switching support
NO
Size detection
NO
Dehumidifying heater
NO
Factory setting paper size
A4
Power supply
5V and 24V are supplied from the desk.
Max. power consumption
+24V: 1A/24W
+5V: 0.2A/1.0W
+5V: 0.2A/1.0W
External dimensions
W330 x D595 x H40.6 (mm)
Weight
32.5kg (excluding paper)
Mounting plate:
1 pc.
Upper mounting
plate: 2 pcs.
Securing plate:
1 pc.
Connecting
plate: 1 pc
Screw A
(4 x 12, hexagonal
washer based): 2 pcs.
Screw B
(4 x 18, hexagonal
washer based): 4 pcs.
Screw C:
1 pc.
Screw D:
2 pcs.
OFF
AR-LC5 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 3 - 2
2) Attach the mounting plates A and B.
<1> Attach the two upper mounting plates with the rubber portion
(
★
) down to the right side of the main unit using screws B
(two for each). (See the illustration below.)
<2> Attach the mounting plate to the lower right side of the
optional stand using two screws A.
<3> Remove the two screws that secure the LCC cover on the
right side of the main unit and then remove the LCC cover.
3) Attach the connecting plate to the large capacity tray.
<1> Remove the two bottom plate securing stepped screws
attached to the large capacity tray.
<2> Insert the connecting plate with the marking surface up into
the lower part of the large capacity tray from the marking
side.
side.
<3> Attach the connecting plate by inserting screw C into the hole
of marking "A" of the connecting plate.
4) Attach the large capacity tray to the main unit.
<1> Insert the connecting plate attached to the large capacity tray
to the mounting plate at the lower part of the optional stand
until the base is inserted.
At this time, lift the leading end of the connecting plate a little
to insert the plate easily.
until the base is inserted.
At this time, lift the leading end of the connecting plate a little
to insert the plate easily.
<2> Gently detach the large capacity tray from the main unit and
check that the tray is locked.
<3> With the tray locked, attach the securing plate with two
screws D.
5) Adjust the height of the large capacity tray.
<1> Move the large capacity tray near the main unit.
<2> Adjust the height using the following procedure so that the rib
of the large capacity tray is aligned with the axis of mounting
plate A attached to the main unit viewing from the top.
plate A attached to the main unit viewing from the top.
• If the axis is aligned with the rib:
Push the large capacity tray into the main unit.
• If the rib is displaced to the right of the axis:
<1> Loosen the two screws of the adjusting caster mounting plate
attached to the lower part of the large capacity tray.
<2> Turn the knob clockwise viewing from the top so that the rib is
aligned with the axis.
<3> After adjustment is complete, tighten the two screws of the adjust-
ing caster mounting plate and push the large capacity tray into the
main unit.
main unit.
• If the rib is displaced to the left of the axis:
<1> Loosen the two screws of the adjusting caster mounting plate
attached to the lower part of the large capacity tray.
<2> Turn the knob counterclockwise viewing from the top so that the
rib is aligned with the axis.
<3> After adjustment is complete, tighten the two screws of the adjust-
ing caster mounting plate and push the large capacity tray into the
main unit.
main unit.
Screws B
Screws A
Screws
LCC cover
Upper
mounting
plate
mounting
plate
Upper
mounting
plate
mounting
plate
Mounting
plate
plate
★
★
★
<Note>
Upper
mounting
plate
mounting
plate
Rubber
portion
portion
Screw C
Connecting plate
Stepped
screws
screws
Connecting plate
Mounting plate
Securing plate
Screws D
Axis
Rib
Top view
Rib
Axis
Screw
Top view
Knob
Rib
Axis
Screw
Top view
Knob
AR-LC5 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 3 - 3
6) Connect the connector of the large capacity tray.
<1> Remove the screw from the power supply cover on the rear
side of the optional stand and then remove the power supply
cover.
cover.
<2> Cut out the portion of the power supply cover shown in the
illustration.
<3> Hang the two pawls of the power supply cover on the rear
cabinet and attach the cover with the screw.
7) Remove the paper feed table securing screw and the securing
material.
<1> Pull out the paper tray of the large capacity tray until it stops.
<2> Remove the paper feed table securing screw and the five
pieces of the securing material.
<3> Gently push the paper tray to its original position.
∗
If another peripheral device must be installed, carry out the following
steps at the end of the installation work.
steps at the end of the installation work.
Insert the power plug of the main unit to the outlet and turn on the main
switch.
switch.
8) Carry out the off center adjustment.
Since adjustment has been made at shipping, adjustment is nor-
mally not needed here. If the center should be, however, dis-
placed, carry out the following steps to adjust.
mally not needed here. If the center should be, however, dis-
placed, carry out the following steps to adjust.
Make a copy. If the center of the copy is displaced as shown in Fig.
1 or Fig. 2, perform the following procedure.
1 or Fig. 2, perform the following procedure.
• In the case of Fig. 1
Move the tray lock plate in direction A by the displaced length,
tighten the two screws at portion a and the eight screws at portions b
in this order, and make a copy again to check that the center is not
displaced.
tighten the two screws at portion a and the eight screws at portions b
in this order, and make a copy again to check that the center is not
displaced.
• In the case of Fig. 2
Move the tray lock plate in direction B by the displaced length,
tighten the two screws at portion a and the eight screws at portions b
in this order, and make a copy again to check that the center is not
displaced.
tighten the two screws at portion a and the eight screws at portions b
in this order, and make a copy again to check that the center is not
displaced.
• Gently pull out the large capacity tray until it stops.
Then, loosen the two screws at portion a that secure the tray lock
plate and the eight screws at portions b (on the right and left sides)
that secure the tray cover unit to the frame and adjust the off center
referring to the illustration below.
plate and the eight screws at portions b (on the right and left sides)
that secure the tray cover unit to the frame and adjust the off center
referring to the illustration below.
Power
supply cover
supply cover
Screw
Cut-out portion
Power supply cover
Power
supply cover
supply cover
Pawls
Screw
Paper feed table
Securing material
Paper feed table
securing screw
securing screw
Securing material
Center line of paper
Center line of paper
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Center line of image
(first image)
(first image)
Center line of image
(first image)
(first image)
<Right side>
<Left side>
Tray cover unit
Scale (in 1 mm increments)
Direction A
Direction B
Tray lock plate
Portions b
Portions b
Portion a
Portion a
