Page 1 AR-F152 CODE: 00ZARF152/A1E DIGITAL COPIER AR-151 AR-156 AR-F152 MODEL (AR-F152) CONTENTS [ 1 ] GENERAL ......1 - 1 [ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS .
Page 2 AR-F152 CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH stand- ard and IEC825. This means that this machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in haz- ardous radiation exposure.
Page 3 AR-F152 At the production line, the output power Caution of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.57 This product contains a low power laser MILLI-WATT PLUS 20 PCTS and is device. To ensure continued safety do not maintained constant by the operation of remove any cover or attempt to gain access the Automatic Power Control (APC).
Page 4 AR-F152 [1] GENERAL 1. AR-151/156/F152 major functions Item GDI with SB/MB 2 tray R-SPF without SOPM Duplex Model ∗1 Opt ∗1 Opt AR-151 15CPM AR-156 15CPM ∗2 AR-F152 15CPM Descriptions of items CPM: Copy speed (Copies Per Minute) SB/MB: SB = Manual feed single bypass, MB = Manual feed multi bypass 2 tray: Second cassette unit.
Page 5 AR-F152: Approx. 25Kg, (drum cartridges included) B. Operation specification Section Item Details Spec. AR-151/AR-156: 1 tray (250 sheets) + multi bypass (50 sheets) Paper feed AR-F152: 2 tray (250 sheets) + multi bypass (50 sheets) system (1 tray for Europe) Paper size...
Page 6 800W Voltage Local AC voltage Power source Frequency Common use for 50 and 60Hz Max. AR-151/AR-156: 1000W, AR-F152: 1000W Electrical section Average (during copying) * AR-151/AR-156: 310Wh/H, AR-F152: 310Wh/H Power consumption Average (stand-by) * AR-151/AR-156: 70Wh/H, AR-F152: 90Wh/H Pre-heat mode *...
Page 7 AR-F152 Section Item Details Spec. 9.6 sec. or below (A4), 9.4 sec. or below (8-1/2" × Tray paper feed 14") (Pre-heat mode: 16 sec. or below / Auto power- shut-off mode: 23 sec. or below) Copy speed First copy time 10.0 sec (Pre-heat mode: 16 sec.
Page 8 AR-F152 Large Item Middle Item Small Item Sub Item Spec. Scanning Document size Long document 500 mm (Single Feed with hand hold) system Automatic YES (Over or Under B4 size) document detection Transmission SPF/OC transmission Scanning mode changeover system Continuous, automatic feed Document compatibility loading capacity,...
Page 9 AR-F152 Large Item Middle Item Small Item Sub Item Spec. Intervals 1 to 15 minutes Automatic recall mode when other party is busy Count 1 to 14 times/0: no re-transmission Intervals 1 to 15 minutes Recall mode when Count 1 to 14 times/0: no re-transmission communication error occurs Transmitted Beginning with the page where error occurred...
Page 10 ID number (other party’s Machine) (between Sharp machines only) Automatic receiving (can be switched to A.M mode or Default setting manual receiving in key operator program) 0 to 9 times (factory-set to twice: can be changed in...
Page 11 AR-F152 Large Item Middle Item Small Item Sub Item Spec. Reduction made within Regular YES (ON/OFF in key operator program) size Reduction Variable scale By received factor receiving data print size Designation Enlargement Substitute Receiving into Only when data cannot be output Memory Memory Substitute receiving into...
Page 12 AR-F152 Large Item Middle Item Small Item Sub Item Spec. Number of other 20 other parties parties Number of other party’s Number 20 digits digits Registered name 20 letters (may be omitted) Rapid key dialing Searched letters Up to 1 letter User tag Classification International...
Page 13 AR-F152 Large Item Middle Item Small Item Sub Item Spec. Handset On-hook Hold Pause YES (2 second fixed) Phone transmission at power failure Telephone Ringer volume Adjusted in key operator program Function System Speaker volume Adjusted by pressing arrow keys on the fax control panel Tone pulse Switched between 10 pps and TONE in key operator switching...
Page 14: Operation Panel
AR-F152 Large Item Middle Item Small Item Sub Item Spec. Communication record table A4, LETTER, Legal (not output if size setting is not A4, size LETTER, legal or larger) Communication record 50 communications for transmission/receiving respectively memory capacity Number of 50 communications for transmission/receiving respectively communications YES 5 kinds, Every day, Each 2 day, Each 4 day, Once...
Page 15 AR-F152 Large Item Middle Item Small Item Sub Item Spec. Auto startup mode Distinctive Ring (Only North America and Australia) Others Power Energy star compatibility consumption Automatic Summer Set (Only Europe) PBX setting (Only Europe) 2 – 11...
Page 16 AR-F152 [3] CONSUMABLE PARTS 1. Supply system table A. SEC governments Name Content Life Product name Package Remark × 10 ∗ Life setup is based Toner CA(Black) with IC Toner AR-152MT-J (Toner :Net Weight 210g) on A4 6%. × 10 Polyethylene bag MT=NT∗10 B.
Page 17 AR-F152 F. SRH/SOCC Chinese language version Name Content Life Product name Package Remark × 10 ∗ Life setup is based Toner CA(Black) with IC Toner AR-152CT-C (Toner :Net Weight 210g) on A4 6%. × 10 Polyethylene bag CTC=STC∗10 × 10 250K Developer Developer AR-152CD-C...
Page 18 AR-F152 4. TD cartridge replacement Division 1) Open the front and side cabinets of the copier. Ex production 2) Keep holding Toner lover, and Option 3) Carefully pull out Toner unit from the copier. Same pack Production control label attachment position 4) Put Toner unit in a collection bag immediately after removing it from the copier Production control...
Page 19: Table Of Contents
AR-F152 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 1. Appearance 14 15 AR-F152 only AR-156 only SPF exit area ∗1 Operation panel Original table Original guides ∗1 Document feeder tray ∗1 FAX operation panel ∗1 Original cover Side cover Bypass tray Bypass tray guides Side cover open button Front cover R-SPF exit area ∗2...
Page 20: User Program
Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, To use as a printer, an optional printer expansion kit is user program code, and error code. needed. (AR-151, AR-156 only) ON LINE KEY Changes between the on-line and off-line modes when DATA indicator...
Page 21 AR-F152 4. Operation Panel (AR-F152 only) ENTER AUTO BOOK SEND FUNCTION MANUAL A.M. RECEPTION RESOLUTION CONTRAST BROADCAST MODE 20/POLL DOCUMENT SPEED/ SEARCH REDIAL/ PQRS WXYZ PAUSE SPEAKER STOP FAX START Left arrow key ( ) and right arrow key ( Press these keys to scroll through a menu.
Page 22 AR-F152 5. Motors and solenoids Part name Control signal Function operation Toner motor Supplies toner. Mirror motor MRMT Drives the optical mirror base (scanner unit). SPF motor SPMT Drives the single pass feeder Original feed solenoid SPUS Original feed solenoid Cooling fan motor Cools the optical section.
Page 23 AR-F152 6. Sensors and switches Name Signal Type Function Output Mirror home position Mirror (scanner unit) home MHPS Transmission sensor “H” at home position sensor position detection SPF open/close detection SDOD sensor SDOD Transmission sensor “L” at paper pass Book sensor POD sensor Transmission sensor Paper exit detection...
Page 24 AR-F152 7. PWB unit Name Function Exposure lamp invertor PWB Exposure lamp (Xenon lamp) control GDI/USB PWB For GDI/USB interface Main PWB (MCU) Copier control FAX control PWB For FAX control Memory PWB 6MB For memorizing data FAX operation PWB Operation input/LCD display LSU PWB For laser control...
Page 25 AR-F152 8. Cross sectional view (AR-F152) Part name Function and operation Paper exit roller Roller for paper exit Lens unit Scans the original image with the lens and the CCD. LSU (Laser unit) Converts the original image signal into laser beams and writes onto the drum. Main charger Provides negative charges evenly to the drum surface.
Page 26: Unpacking And Installation
AR-F152 8"(20cm) UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 8"(20cm) 1. COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the 4" 4" following during initial installation and whenever the copier is (10cm) (10cm) moved. Caution: If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm 2.
Page 27: Original Cover
AR-F152 3. CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND 6. Developer unit INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES 1) 2) 3) Open the side and front cabinets of the copier. Open the carton and check if the following components and ac- 4) Remove the locking tape of the developer unit. cessories are included.
Page 28: Paper Tray
AR-F152 12) Rotate the MG roller gear to distribute developer evenly. 4) Insert Toner unit carefully into the copier. 5) Insert until the hook is engaged with the copier as shown in the figure below. Note: Never rotate the gear in the reverse direction. Note: When carrying Developer unit, do not tilt it extremely as shown with the arrow in the figure below.
Page 29: Handle
AR-F152 3) Store the pressure plate lock which has been removed in step 2 and the screw which has been removed when un- packing (see page 4-2, step 2 of REMOVING PROTEC- TIVE PACKING MATERIALS) in the front of the paper tray. To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location.
Page 30: Operational Descriptions
AR-F152 [6] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 1. Outline of operation The outline of operation is described referring to the basic configuration. (Basic configuration) Scanner section Operation section MCU (Main control/image process section) LSU (Laser unit) Laser diode, Polygon mirror lens Laser beam Paper exit Fusing section Process section...
Page 31 AR-F152 2. Scanner section Sub scanning direction Sensor scanning area A. How to scan documents Main The scanner has sensors that are arranged in a line. These sensors scan a scanning direction certain area of a document at a time and deliver outputs sequentially. When the line is finished, the next line is scanned, and this procedure is repeated.
Page 32: General
AR-F152 4. Fuser section Component Function Semiconductor laser Generates laser beams. Converges laser beams in Collimator lens parallel. Polygon mirror, Reflects laser beams at a polygon motor constant rpm. BD (Mirror, lens, Detects start timing of laser PWB) scanning. Converges laser beams at a spot on the drum.
Page 33 AR-F152 2. The surface temperature of the upper heat roller is set to 165˚C ∼ (3) Thermal control 1. The heater lamp, thermistor, main PWB, DC power supply PWB, 190˚C. The surface temperature during the power save mode is set and triac within the power supply unit are used to control the to 100˚C.
Page 34 AR-F152 (1) Cassette paper feed operation 5) At this time, the paper is fed past the paper entry detection switch 1) The figure below shows the positions of the pick-up roller, the paper (PPD1), and detected by it. After about 0.15 sec from detection of feed clutch sleeve, and the paper feed latch in the initial state paper by PPD1, the tray paper feed solenoid (PFS) turns on so that without pressing the COPY button after lighting the ready lamp.
Page 35 AR-F152 (2) Manual multi paper feed operation 1) Before paper feed operation, the manual paper feed solenoid (MPFS) is turned OFF as shown in the figure below. MPFS 4) The lead edge of the transported paper is pressed on the resist MPFS roller by the transport roller.
Page 36 AR-F152 1) POD does not turn on within 2.9 sec c. POD jam after turning on the resist roller. 2) POD does not turn off within 1.5 sec ∼ 2.7 sec after turning off PPD2. 6. Process unit new drum detection mechanism 1) When the power is turned on, the detection gear 38T is rotated in 2) When the detection gear 38T turns one rotation, there is no gear the arrow direction by the detection gear 20T to push the micros-...
Page 37 AR-F152 C. Operational descriptions Time chart (Tray feed) Document set SPID ON Document set sensor Document feed unit lamp ON Copy start PSW ON The scanner is shifted MIRM rotation to the exposure position. (Copier side) (SPF side) MM rotation SPFM rotation SPF motor rotation Main motor rotation...
Page 38 AR-F152 → R-SPF gate solenoid OFF 8. D-D (Duplex to Duplex) mode → The document is discharged to the document paper/document transport (AR-156 only) exit tray. Paper transport: Switchback operation is performed. A. Initial state → The paper is sent through the upper side of Set duplex documents on the document tray.
Page 39 AR-F152 9. FAX-OPERATION FLOWCHART (AR-F152 only) FLOW-VE1 Start Cl signal received? Button pressed? Auto dial CML ON START key pressed? Documents exist? OFF HOOK? OFF HOOK? CML ON CML ON Send DCN Line out routine Send DCN CML signal OFF CML signal OFF Beep alam END beep...
Page 40 AR-F152 FLOW-VE-2 Tum on TEL LED Command received? T1 elapsed? DIS or DTC Polling mode? Set mode Insert document Send DCS Make 75msec delay Send traning Send TCF 3 retrys? Response received? DIS? 3 retrys? DTC? FTT? Fall back possible? CFR? Document on? Send traning?
Page 41 AR-F152 FLOW-VE-3 2sec delay Send CED 75ms delay Answer procedure Polling mode Send (NSC) DTC? Send (NSF) DIS Send (NSF) (CSI)-DIS 2times Response received? T1 elapsed? Enough Memory? Send DCN Set mode on this side CML OFF Receive training TCF 3 sec msx.
Page 42 AR-F152 FLOW-VE-4 Response received? Flag? T4 elapsed? Flag received? Signal end? 3sec elapsed? 200ms elapsed? FCS error? CRP? 3sec elapsed? Signal end? 200ms elapsed? Option response? Process against option response Retum "YES" Retum "NO" Command received? Flag? Reset T2 3sec elapsed? Signal end? Frame received? 3sec elapsed?
Page 43 AR-F152 Auto dial sending Enter Relay ON Pause 2sec Dial Tone? Busy or Reorder OVER 3sec? Tone? Recall Recall Send CNG Preambles Pulse or tone Tone Pulse CED? Pulse send by Signal send by relay MODEM Registration 45sec TEL end Recall Phase B 6 –...
Page 44: Transfer Charger
AR-F152 2) Remove the drum fixing plate and the photoconductor drum. [7] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Note) Dispose the drum fixing plate which was removed. Before disassembly, be sure to disconnect the power cord for safety. The disassembly and assembly procedures are described for the fol- lowing sections: 1.
Page 45 AR-F152 5) Remove the cleaning blade. Attach the mocket with slightly pressing section A of the cleaning blade. Note: Dispose the cleaning blade which was removed. Do not touch the tip of the cleaning blade. Do not put the mocket under the cleaning blade. Do not put the mocket on the sub blade.
Page 46 AR-F152 12) Attach the detection gear. (2) Push up the lock pawls (2 positions) of the side cover, and remove Note: the transfer charger. • The detection gear is not installed to the drum cartridge packed with the main body. Add a new one. Lock pawl rear 13) Attach the drum cover.
Page 47 AR-F152 (2) Set the charger cleaner to the transfer unit, and move it reciprocal- 2. Operation panel section ly a few times in the arrow direction shown in the figure below. A. List Part name Ref. Operation panel unit Operation PWB B.
Page 48 AR-F152 (2) Remove the screws (2pcs.), and remove the copy lamp unit from C. Assembly procedure the mirror base drive wire. For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure 3. Optical section A. List Part name Ref. Copy lamp unit Copy lamp Lens unit B.
Page 49 AR-F152 (5) Remove the screws (2 pcs.), the harness, and the optical unit. 4. Fusing section A. List Part name Ref. Thermistor PPD2 sensor Heater lamp Pressure roller Heat roller B. Disassembly procedure (1) Remove the connectors (3 pcs.) of the rear cabinet. (2) Open the side cover, remove two screws, and remove the fusing unit.
Page 50 AR-F152 (4) Remove the screw and remove the U-turn guide. (7) Remove the plate spring on the right and remove the heater lamp. Pressure roller section disassembly Hearter lamp Remove the three screws, remove the fusing cover lower on the right side, and open the heat roller section.
Page 51 AR-F152 (10) Remove the pressure release levers on the right and the left (6) Remove the C-ring and the fusing bearing, and remove the heat sides. roller. Heat roller (7) Remove the parts from the heat roller. Note: Apply grease to the sections specified with (11) Remove the pressure roller, the pressure bearing, and the spring.
Page 52 AR-F152 (3) Remove two screws and remove the toner motor. 5. Tray paper feed/transport section A. List Part name Ref. PPD1 sensor PWB LSU unit Intermediate frame unit Paper feed roller B. Disassembly procedure (1) Remove six connectors and screws of the main PWB, and lift the optical unit and the main PWB to remove.
Page 53 AR-F152 (5) Remove the pulleys on the both sides and remove the paper exit (7) Release the belt pulley lock and remove the belt pulley bearing. roller. (8) Remove the paper exit roller. (6) Pull out the paper exit roller knob and remove the belt. 7 –...
Page 54 AR-F152 (9) Remove the harness guide. (11) Remove the parts as shown below, and remove the pressure release solenoid and the paper feed solenoid. (10) Remove five screws and remove the main drive plate and the belt. (12) Remove six screws and remove the LSU unit. CAUTION:Attach the gears securely...
Page 55 AR-F152 (13) Remove two screws and remove the fusing connector. (17) Remove three screws and remove the TC front paper guide. (14) Remove five screws and the connector, and lift the intermediate frame unit to remove. (18) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the PPD1 sensor PWB.
Page 56 AR-F152 (19) Remove two E-rings and remove the paper feed roller. 6. Manual paper feed section (20) Remove three E-rings and remove the clutch unit. A. List Part name Ref. Back Manual transport roller Cassette detection switch PPD1 sensor PWB Side door detection unit Clutch unit B.
Page 57 AR-F152 (2) Remove the screw and remove the side door detection unit. (4) Remove the PPD1 sensor PWB. Back Wire treatment (3) Remove three screws and remove the single manual feed upper frame. Wire treatment (5) Remove the E-ring and remove the manual paper feed transport roller.
Page 58 AR-F152 (6) Remove the cassette detection switch. Multi unit (1) Remove the screw and remove the multi upper cover. Wire treatment (2) Remove the screw and remove the side door detection unit. (7) Remove the multi cover. Orange Multi cover Back Wire treatment 7 –...
Page 59 AR-F152 (3) Remove three screws and remove the multi paper feed upper (5) Remove three E-rings and remove the manual paper feed roller. frame. (4) Remove two screws and remove the multi feed bracket unit from the multi paper feed upper frame. (6) Remove the pick-up roller.
Page 60 AR-F152 (7) Cut the binding band and remove the multi paper feed solenoid. 7. Rear frame section A. List Part name Ref. Mirror motor Main motor Exhaust fan motor B. Disassembly procedure (1) Remove three screws and remove the rear cabinet. Multi paper feed solnoid C.
Page 61 AR-F152 (3) Remove two screws and one harness, and remove the main 8. Power section motor. A. List Part name Ref. Power PWB B. Disassembly procedure (1) Remove two screws and one connector, and remove the power PWB. C. Assembly procedure (4) Remove two screws and one connector, and remove the exhaust For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Page 62 AR-F152 1) Remove the belt, the paper feed frame SP, and two harnesses. B. Pickup solenoid 2) Remove the pickup unit. 1) Remove two screws. 2) Remove the pickup solenoid ∗ When installing, hang iron core A on the solenoid arm. C.
Page 63 AR-F152 D. Manual paper feed roller, pickup roller E. Belt 1) Lift the paper stopper. 1) Remove the belt. 2) Slide the takeup roller unit. 3) Slide the bushing in the arrow direction. 4) Remove the takeup roller unit. F. SPF motor 1) Remove the harness.
Page 64 AR-F152 1) Open the right cabinet. H. PS roller 2) Remove three screws. 1) Remove the parts. 3) Remove one connector. 2) Remove the PS roller. 4) While tilting down the 2nd connection arm A, pull and remove the paper feed unit toward you. I.
Page 65 AR-F152 B. Cassette detection SW E. Paper feed clutch 1) Remove the pawl. 1) Remove the E-ring. 2) Remove the cassette detection SW. 2) Remove the paper feed clutch. 3) Remove the harness. 3) Remove the parts. C. Paper feed solenoid 1) Remove the screw.
Page 66 AR-F152 11. DUP motor section (AR-156 only) D. Remove the DUP motor. 1) Remove two screws. A. Remove the rear cabinet. 2) Remove the DUP motor cover. 1) Remove four screws. 3) Remove the DUP motor. 2) Remove the rear cabinet. Note: When reassembling, be sure to engage the DUP motor gear with the belt on the main body side.
Page 67 AR-F152 (3) Remove the RSPF. 13. RSPF section (AR-156 only) 1) Remove the connector and the cable. A. RSPF 2) Remove the RSPF. (1) Remove the rear cabinet. 1) Remove four screws. 2) Remove the rear cabinet. (2) Remove the shield plate. 1) Remove six screws.
Page 68 AR-F152 D. Pickup unit F. Sensor PWB 1) Remove the belt, the paper feed frame spring, and two harnesses. 1) Remove two screws. 2) Remove the pickup unit. 2) Remove the sensor PWB. 3) Remove the harness. G. Pickup solenoid 1) Remove two screws.
Page 69 AR-F152 H. Clutch I. Manual paper feed roller, pickup roller (1) Remove the clutch unit. (1) Remove the pickup unit. 1) Remove the E-ring. 1) Lift the paper stopper. 2) Remove the pulley and the bushing. 2) Slide the takeup roller unit. 3) Slide the bushing in the arrow direction.
Page 70 AR-F152 J. Transport unit removal L. Belt 2 1) Remove the harness. 1) Remove three screws. 2) Remove two screws. 2) Remove the drive unit. 3) Remove the document tray unit. 3) Remove the belt. 4) Remove five screws. 5) Remove the transport unit. NOTE: When reassembling, hang the belt on the boss.
Page 71 AR-F152 (2) Remove the PS roller. O. Clutch 1) Loosen the screw. 1) Cut the band with nippers. 2) Open the paper exit PG. 2) Remove the harness. 3) Remove the parts. 3) Remove the clutch. 4) Remove the PS roller. Q.
Page 72 AR-F152 R. Transport roller1. S. Paper exit roller (1) Remove the parts. (1) Remove the parts. 1) Remove the parts. 1) Remove two screws. 2) Remove the parts. (2) Remove the parts. 1) Loosen the screw. 2) Open the paper exit PG. 3) Remove the parts.
Page 73: Ar-F152 Only
AR-F152 T. Solenoid 14. FAX, MCU PWB section (1) Remove the reverse gate (AR-F152 only) 1) Remove the ring A. Remove the rear cover. 2) Remove the reverse gate 1) Remove four screws. 2) Hold the SPF sensor. 3) Remove the rear cover. B.
Page 74 AR-F152 D. Remove the PWB cover FAX. B. Remove the metal fixtures. 1) Remove six screws. 1) Disconnect the connector. 2) Remove the PWB cover FAX. 2) Remove four screws. 3) Remove the metal fixtures F and R. C. Remove the FAX operation panel. E.
Page 75 AR-F152 D. Remove the FAX operation panel unit. G. Remove the PU solenoid 1) Remove five screws. 1) Remove two screws. 2) Remove the FAX operation panel unit. 2) Remove the PU solenoid. E. Remove the Fax panel PWB. H. Remove the clutch unit. 1) Remove eleven screws.
Page 76 AR-F152 J. Remove the pickup unit. M. Remove the belt. 1) Lift the paper stopper. 1) Remove the belt. 2) Slide the pickup roller unit in the arrow direction. 3) Slide the bushing. 4) Remove the pickup roller unit. N. Remove the SPF motor. 1) Remove the connector.
Page 77 AR-F152 O. Remove the paper entry sensor. Q. Remove the paper exit roller. 1) Loosen the screw. 1) Remove the parts. 2) Open the paper exit PG. 2) Remove the paper exit roller. 3) Remove the paper entry sensor. 4) Remove the connector. 16.
Page 78 AR-F152 d. Adjustment procedure [8] ADJUSTMENT 1) Remove the right cabinet (manual paper feed unit), the docu- 1. Optical section ment reference plate. 2) Remove the document glass. A. Image distortion adjustment There are following two types of image distortion. Horizontal image distortion Vertical image distortion In this machine, the image distortion is adjusted by changing the paral-...
Page 79 AR-F152 7) Manually turn the copy lamp unit/No.2/3 mirror unit drive gear to bring No.2/3 mirror unit into contact with the positioning plate, and perform the procedure of step 4). Repeat procedures of steps 4) to 7) until the parallelism of No.2/3 mirror unit is properly set.
Page 80 AR-F152 10) Check the horizontal image distortion. (2) Vertical image distortion adjustment If LL = LR, there is no horizontal distortion a. Summary In this adjustment, the left and right balance is adjusted by changing LL and LR: Distance between the copy the left and right balance of the No.
Page 81: Adjustments
AR-F152 3) If the right-left distortion balance is improper, loosen the fixing (1) Outline screw of No.2/3 mirror unit rail to change and adjust the right-left The main scanning (front/rear) direction magnification ratio adjust- balance of No.2/3 mirror unit rail. ment is made automatically or manually.
Page 82 AR-F152 4) Measure the length of the copied scale image. 5) Calculate the main scanning direction magnification ratio. Main scanning direction magnification ratio Copy image dimensions × 100 (%) Original dimension (When a 100mm scale is used as the original.) Original (Scale) HARDDENCD STAINLESS...
Page 83 AR-F152 Original (Scale) HARDDENCD STAINLESS JAPAN 1/2mm Shizuoka Paper feed HARDDENCD direction STAINLESS JAPAN 1/2mm Shizuoka Reference Comparison point Copy 6) Check that the actual copy magnification ratio is within the D. Image position adjustment specified range. (100 ± 1.0%). There are following five kinds of image position adjustments, which are If it is not within the specified range, perform the following pro- made by laser control except for the image scan start position adjust-...
Page 84 AR-F152 (1) Lead edge adjustment 3) Make a copy and measure the void amount of image rear edge. 1) Set a scale to the center of the paper lead edge guide as shown below, and cover it with B4 or 8 1/2″ × 14″ paper. Void amount (Standard value: 2 –...
Page 85 D. Features of copy density adjustment For the copy density adjustment, the image data shift function provided in the image process LSI is used. Adjustment Exposure mode Sharp gray chart posure mode display lamp adjustment level List of the adjustment modes level “3”...
Page 86 B. DV bias adjustment Check the adjustment level (shown in the above table) of the ex- Note: posure test chart (Sharp Gray Scale). A digital multi meter with internal resistance of 1GΩ must be used for correct adjustment. Sharp Gray Scale adjustment level...
Page 87 AR-F152 2) Set the test chart so that the scale is positioned as shown below, (Adjustment procedure) in the S-D mode and the D-S mode. (1) Paper trailing edge void quantity 1) Preparing test chart (Draw a scale at the rear end of one side of a sheet of A/4 white paper or letter paper) Scale (S-D mode) Scale (D-S mode)
Page 88: Specifications
AR-F152 5. Density section B. FAX mode density adjustment (Individual mode) (<FAX mode> SIM 46-14 – 16) A. FAX mode density adjustment (Overall mode) 1) Set the test chart (TRAP23109SCZZ CCITT #3 chart) on the OC (<FAX mode> SIM 46-12) table as shown below, and close the OC cover.
Page 89 AR-F152 6) Start transmission from the line. 6. Communication section Note: These items are factory adjusted when shipping according to H:xx L:yy FCC standards. Therefore, do not change the setting in the 1:YES 2:NO market. SENDING DTMF A. Dial test (<FAX mode> SIM 66-13) (1) Dial pulse transmission test xx: High group soft SW set value 1) Execute SIM 66-13 in FAX mode.
Page 90: Trouble Codes
AR-F152 [9] SIMULATION, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH, TROUBLE CODES 1. List of simulations The simulations for the AR-F152 (with Fax functions) are shown in bold fonts. Kind of Kind of Operation Operation main code code main code code Optical Mirror scan operation Various Manual feed setup system...
Page 91: Toner Cartridge
AR-F152 2. Contents of simulations (new or revised simulations only) Input method: Clear key → Exposure Select key → Clear key → Exposure Select key Main code Sub code Content Mirror scan operation (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the mirror home position is detected. Sensor name Display lamp Mirror home position sensor...
Page 92 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Warm-up display and aging with jam (Operation/Procedure) 1. When the simulation is executed, warming up is started. 2. Warm-up time is counted and displayed every second on the copy quantity display. 3. After completion of warm-up, the time count is stopped and the ready lamp is lighted. 4.
Page 93 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Maintenance/mini-maintenance counter display The display is the same as the total counter value display. When the destination is set to other than Japan AB series, the maintenance counter is displayed. When the destination is set to Japan AB series, the mini-maintenance counter is displayed. The display is the same as the total counter value display.
Page 94 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content SPF jam total counter clear When the PRINT switch is pressed, the SPF jam total count value is reset to 0. Main motor system ON + Cooling fan low speed (For the duplex model, the duplex motor is simultaneously turned on.) (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the main motor is rotated for 30 sec.
Page 95 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Machine conditions check (Operation/Procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current machine setting is displayed.   The machine type is shown with the lamp display.   Copy quantity display   No setup: None 10 cpm ...
Page 96 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Transfer ON timing control setup (Operation / Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed. (For any number different from the following ones, the default time is automatically set.) Code number Setting...
Page 97 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Paper sensor status display The paper sensor status is displayed with the lamps on the operation panel. Display Sensor Toner cartridge replacement lamp Paper detection before resist (PPD1) JAM lamp Fusing section paper detection (PPD2) Developer cartridge replacement lamp Paper exit paper detection (POD) 2nd cassette lamp...
Page 98 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Copy density adjustment (Outline) Used to adjust the copy density in each copy mode.(The copy density can be set by changing the set value of ASIC GAMMA ADJUST register.) Setting in each copy mode is performed at exposure level 3. When the copy density (exposure) is adjusted arbitrarily, the max, and min.
Page 99 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content FAX density adjustment (Fine mode) Used to set the denisty set value in the small character mode individually. (Operating procedure) Same as the FAX density overall adjustment. Since, however, the small character mode has the Text document mode and the Photo document mode, changeover can be made with the copy mode select key and the set value of the selected mode is displayed on the copy quantity display.
Page 100 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Lead edge image position adjustment + Paper lead edge/rear edge void adjustment (Outline) This adjustment is used to adjust the copy image position and lead edge/rear edge void amount on the copy paper by adjusting the image scan start position and the print start position (resist roller ON timing) at 100%. (Operation/Procedure) 1.
Page 101 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Machine with a single manual paper feed unit Adjustment mode Display lamp Print center offset (Main cassette paper feed) AE, Main cassette lamp Print center offset (Manual paper feed) AE lamp (Blinking) OC/Document center offset AE, TEXT lamp SPF/Document center offset AE, TEXT, PHOTO lamp...
Page 102 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content Resist quantity adjustment Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper onto the copier resist roller and the RSPF resist roller. (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set value is displayed. 2.
Page 103 AR-F152 Main code Sub code Content None Simulation on the FAX panel (For details, refer to the FAX simulation.) PCL PWB program download Used to download the control program for PCL PWB. (Operating procedure) 1. Download procedure 1) Enter the simulation code, and the Ready LED will light up and the On-line LED will go off. 2) Press the PRINT switch, and the Ready LED will go off and the Flash ROM data will be deleted.
Page 104 AR-F152 ROM & RAM This mode is used to perform ROM check sum and RAM read/write test. 03:ROM/RAM CHECK check mode The result is shown with the buzzer and the LCD. No error: NO ERROR/ No buzzer ROM error : ROM ERROR / Buzzer once RAM error : RAM ERROR / Buzzer twice Signal send mode This mode is used to send various signals to the line.
Page 105 AR-F152 Press FUNCTION to highlight the bit in the cursor SW10 = 10010101 position. bit # = 12345678 Press ENTER to register. SW # = Return to Step 3. Press STOP to exit from the mode. (2) Soft switch clear mode Procedure Operation Press FUNCTION, 9, ∗, 8, #, 7.
Page 106 AR-F152 Procedure Operation <signal type> SELECT SPEED Press ← or → to select the target speed. <signal speed> For <signal speed>, refer to TABLE-4. PRESS ENTER KEY When the target speed is displayed, press ENTER. <signal speed> SELECT DATA Press ← or → to select the target data to be sent. <data>...
Page 107 AR-F152 TABLE-5: Data which is sent in the Signal send mode MODE # MENU (DATA) DISPLAY 00000000b 1:00000000b 11111111b 2:11111111b 01010101b 3:01010101b (5) Image memory clear mode Procedure Operation Press FUNCTION, 9, ∗, 8, #, 7. DIAGNOSTIC MODE ROM VERSION = <version>...
Page 108 AR-F152 (9) Panel check mode Procedure Operation Press FUNCTION, 9, ∗, 8, #, 7. DIAGNOSTIC MODE ROM VERSION = <version> Press ENTER. DIAGNOSTIC MODE SELECT MENU(← →) Press 4, 2. 42:FAX PANEL TEST Press any key. 42:FAX PANEL TEST The name of the pressed key is displayed in the <key name>...
Page 109 AR-F152 4. Software switch for FAX (AR-F152 only) A. Software Switch List This machine is provided with the following software switches for the use by a serviceman. The setup items of SW21 and later correspond to user setup one-to-one. Since SW17 ∼ 20 are assigned to adjustment values, they are not cleared by Memory Clear. ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting...
Page 110 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting Silent detection end time Used to set the silent detection end time in the answering and recording mode. The time set with this switch is that from the last call sound to the silent detection end. Bit No.
Page 111 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting Busy tone detection Used to set ON/OFF of busy tone detection. When this function is set to ON, if busy tone is detected, transmission is interrupted and the machine enters the recall mode. 1 : ON 0 : OFF Reception sensitivity offset...
Page 112 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting EOL detection timer Used to set the EOL (End of Life) detection time to 25sec or 13sec. This function is effective to avoid a communication error due to long EOL of certain models. 1 : 25 sec 0 : 13 sec Reserved...
Page 113 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting Header Used to set the header attachment to the transmitting document. 1 : Not attached 0 : Attached Header in data transfer Used to set the header attachment to the transferring document.
Page 114 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved RING signal frequency check Used to select the allowable frequency range of RING signal. Used to perform a communication test by using a simple switchboard in production process.
Page 115 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting Record paper size Used to set the reception document size and the report output paper size. When set to Auto, the paper size is automatically selected according to the data size and the reduction ratio in reception.
Page 116 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting Auto cover paper Used to set whether a cover is attached to the last page in every transmission or not. 1 : ON 0 : OFF Reserved Record list auto print Used to set the interval of automatic printing of the record list.
Page 117 AR-F152 ITEM Soft SW setting and function Factory Setting Reserved Telephone line kind Used to select the kind of telephone line (tone or pulse). Tone 1 : TONE 0 : PULSE Reserved A.M. mode Used to set the silent detection time in the answering and Silent detection time recording mode.
Page 118 AR-F152 5. TROUBLE CODES A. Trouble codes list Main Trouble content Detail of trouble code code Duplex model memory setup error, The memory is not set properly or the memory capacity is not set to the duplex setup memory not-detected error (6M).
Page 119 AR-F152 B. FAX Service Error Code Table (2) Reception error (1) LCD: FAX SERVICE ERROR(#) Code Content The handshake signal is detected, but the signal Code # Content Remedy includes an error. ROM error Turn OFF/ON the power. The handshake signal from the receiver is not If the error is not canceled, check recognized.
Page 120 AR-F152 [10] USER PROGRAM The conditions of factory setting can be changed according to the use conditions. Functions which can be set with the user program Function Contents Factory setting When a certain time is passed after completion of copying, this function returns to the initial state Auto clear time automatically.
Page 121 AR-F152 [11] MAINTENANCE 1. Maintenance table : Check (Clean, adjust, or replace when required.) : Clean : Replace : Adjust : Lubricate Section Parts 100K Remark Developer Developing DV blade DV side seal (F/R) Process peripheral Drum 2. Maintenance display system Life 6.5K Press and hold the density adjustment LIGHT key for more than 5 sec, and the machine will enter the...
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AR-F152 [12] ELECTRICAL SECTION 1. Block diagram A. Overall block diagram 12 – 1...
Page 123 AR-F152 B. MCU PWB unit 12 – 2...
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Page 125 AR-F152 2. Circuit descriptions A. Man PWB (MCU) (1) CPU signal table Signal Signal Input/output Operating Input/output Operating code code /CS1 Output Chip Select for SRAM /CS0 Output Chip Select for EPROM Data Data Bus input/output D-GND Data Data Bus D-GND input/output Data...
Page 126 AR-F152 Signal Signal Input/output Operating Input/output Operating code code Input Print switch input SIN4 Input Sensor input 4 KIN1 Input Key input 1 Analog Reference Voltage (High) for output KIN2 Input Key input 2 Analog Reference Voltage (Low) for TMCLK Timer output Clock for Toner Motor output...
Page 127 AR-F152 (2) ASIC (Signal table) PIN No. Signal name IN/OUT Connected to Description /SCANSP CPU (I/O) Scanner process interrupt signal /PRSTART Print start trigger signal /TMEN Toner motor ON/OFF TMCLK Toner motor reference clock 3.3V Power CPUAD7 CPU address bus CPUAD6 CPU address bus Power...
Page 128 AR-F152 PIN No. Signal name IN/OUT Connected to Description Power MAD1 DRAM Address bus of DRAM (page memory) MAD2 DRAM Address bus of DRAM (page memory) MAD3 DRAM Address bus of DRAM (page memory) MAD4 DRAM Address bus of DRAM (page memory) MAD5 DRAM Address bus of DRAM (page memory)
Page 129 AR-F152 PIN No. Signal name IN/OUT Connected to Description /FAXCS FAX board OUTD bus enable signal H bus impedance HIGH state ∗ Electric sort board /ESPRD (Reserved) (Reserved) Power ∗ Electric sort board /ESREQ (Reserved) (Reserved) ∗ Electric sort board /ESACK (Reserved) (Reserved)
Page 130 AR-F152 PIN No. Signal name IN/OUT Connected to Description SOE0 SRAM (separation) Read enable line to SRAM before area separation SWE0 SRAM (separation) Write enable line to SRAM before area separation SCS0 SRAM (separation) Chip select line to SRAM before area separation SD00 IN/OUT SRAM (separation)
Page 131 AR-F152 PIN No. Signal name IN/OUT Connected to Description Power CCD PWB (AD IDIN7 Image scan data (after 8bit A/D conversion) conversion) /SDCLK CHECK Effective image area signal Power SFCLK Transmitter CCD drive clock (48MHz), Also used as an internal clock. TEST port 0 AUTO SCAN TEST High: Normal Low: Test...
Page 132 AR-F152 PIN No. Signal name IN/OUT Connected to Description Tr array IC Toner motor drive output (–) CPUD15 IN/OUT CPU data bus CPUD14 IN/OUT CPU data bus CPUD13 IN/OUT CPU data bus CPUD12 IN/OUT CPU data bus CPUD11 IN/OUT CPU data bus Power CPUD10 IN/OUT...
Page 133 AR-F152 Table A (Signals used in the FAX PWB) Table B (Signals used in PCL PWB) PIN No. Signal PIN No. Signal IN/OUT Descriptions IN/OUT Descriptions (CN5) name (CN5) name /SCLINE Effective input image area /PREADY PCL PWB recognition signal FTXD Serial communication data FTXD...
Page 134 AR-F152 3. FAX PWB Functional block diagram (AR-F152 only) Speaker PSTN LCD PWB Prog.ROM FX164 FX200 Main Memory CPU Bus LC8213 Image. Bus PCL/FAX MCU LZ9FH19 Buf. Mem. ASIC Image. SCAN DATA Memory Memory PRINT DATA 4. LSI pin layout (AR-F152 only) (1) NSFX200 (IC503) pin layout 132-Pin FQFP Package 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84...
Page 135 AR-F152 NSFX200 (IC503) supplies Output Signals Signal Pin Numbers Descrlption Signal Pin Numbers Description GNDA1 ∼ 2 77 82 Analog ground. BUZCLK Buzzer Clock — GNDD1 ∼ 9 Programmable frequency 11 25 38 Digital ground. clock for the buzzer. 51 75 90 102 116 131 DRAM Column Address VCCA1 ∼...
Page 136 AR-F152 (2) NS32FX164 (IC507) Signal Pin Numbers Description SDIS/DMAK2 General purpose output pin. 68-Pin PCC Package SDOUT Sigma-Delta Data Out — Input to the SDC analog transmitter. SEL0 Zone Select — Used to 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 adderss the device according SEL1 to the selected zone.
Page 137 AR-F152 Output Signals (3) LC8213K (IC505) Pin Layout A16 ∼ A23 ∗ High-Order Address Bits. Input pin These are the most significant 8 bits of the memory ad- O: Output pin dress bus. Bidirectional pin ∗ High Byte Enable. Power pin Status signal used to enable data transfers on the most NC: Not connected significant byte of the data bus.
Page 138 AR-F152 (4) CPU interface Terminal Function name Terminal Function MA/MD7 name MA/MD6 Chip select for the CPU to access the LC8213 (low sctive). MA/MD5 Read.Set to “L” when the CPU is MA/MD4 the read out the LC8213 register. MA/MD3 Write.Set to “L” when the CPU is MA/MD2 to the LC8213 register.
Page 139 AR-F152 (7) MBCG46533-175 (IC 509) Pin Loyout Pin# Signal Description 94 AI_*CSCONF Chip select signal for Pin# Signal Description 64KSRAM 1:18 IA14:IA0 Image bus address 95 AI_*WRLED Not used 19 AI_LINEINT Scanner line interuppt to 98 F2_*SEL1 Zone select signal from FX200 INT1 pin FX200, 20 CEP_*LED...
Page 140 AR-F152 This IC converts bit map data into coded data in MH, MR, or MMR for- 5. FAX PWB circuit description mat or converts coded data of MH, MR, or MMR format into bit map (AR-F152 only) data. In FAX sending, bit map data is outputted from LZ9FH19 to the image bus are coded in MMR format and outputted to the CPU bus.
Page 141 AR-F152 The CPU judges whether calling is made from the public line or not referring to the frequency of the NCU_RDT signal. ELDATA[5:0] By turning on RY501, the public line loop is closed. Then response of ELDATA[7:0] RDYLED MFP is transmitted to the public line. (OFF-hook state). When the dial ELWR_ pulse is selected, RY501 is turned on/off according to the telephone ELRD_...
Page 142 AR-F152 B. CPU pin table (FAX reception) Print operation Pin No. Signal name Input/Output PSTN LED1 Output FX164 Main Memory LCD PWB FX200 Prog.ROM LED2 Output Compressed Image CPU Bus LCDRS Input/Output LC8213 LCDRW Input/Output FAX/PCL Image Bus LCDB4 Input/Output ASIC MCU PWB LZ9FH19...
Page 143 AR-F152 C. LCD panel pin arrangement Pin No. Signal name Input/Output Remark H: Data input; LCDRS Input L: Instruction input H: Data read; LCDRW Input L: Data write LCDE Input Enable signal Input Not used. Input Not used Input Not used Input Not used LCDB4...
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AR-F152 [13] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AVcc P35/SCK1 R208 20KJ Vref P34/SCK0 P40/AN0 P33/RxD1 P41/AN1 P32/RxD0 P42/AN2 P31/TxD1 R201 20KJ P43/AN3 P30/TxD0 P44/AN4 BR36 BR40 20KJ P45/AN5 PD7/D15 P46/AN6/DA0 PD6/D14 P47/AN7/DA1 PD5/D13 AVss PD4/D12 BR37 BR41 20KJ P17/PO15/TIOCB2/TCLKD PD3/D11 P16/PO14/TIOCA2 PD2/D10 P15/PO13/TIOCB1/TCLKC PD1/D9 P14/PO12/TIOCA1 PD0/D8...
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Page 148 AR-F152 SD10 SD11 (6-D1) SD12 (6-D1) SD13 /CAS1 (6-E1) /CAS0 (6-E1) SD14 (6-E1) SD15 SD16 MAD11 (6-E1) SD17 MAD10 (6-E1) MAD9 (6-E1) (5-E4) SOE[1] MAD8 MAD7 (5-E4) (6-E1) SWE[1] (5-E4) MAD6 (6-E1) SCS[1] (5-D4) MAD5 (6-E1) SOE[0] MAD4 (5-D4) (6-E2) SWE[0] (6-E2) (5-D4)
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Page 169 AR-F152 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.
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