Page 1: Service Manual
AR-M201 AR-5420 MODEL (The descriptions of the AR-203E X are same as those of the AR-203E unless otherwise specified.) CONTENTS [1] GENERAL ......... . . 1 - 1 [2] SPECIFICATIONS .
Page 2 CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040 of the CDRH standard 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 hazardous radiation exposure.
Page 3 At the production line, the output power Caution of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.18 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: Table Of Contents
A. List ........8-1 A. AR-203E/5420 ......4-2 B.
Page 5 A. Developer ....... . 8-20 A. MCU PWB (AR-203E/5420) ....13-3 B.
Page 6: Major Functions
USB: Interface port (USB) RJ45: Interface port (Network) FAX: FAX function (AR-FX13) AR-RP9 External NIC: AR-NB2A AR-D33 Descriptions of table : Standard provision : No function or no option available Opt: Option AR-SP9 AR-NB2A AR-FX13 AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 GENERAL 1 - 1...
Page 7: Basic Specifications
Digital personal copier Copier dimensions AR-203E/5420: 518mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 298mm (H) (20-1/2" (W) x 17-5/8" (D) x 11-3/4" (H)) AR-M200/M201: 518mm (W) x 452mm (D) x 298mm (H) (20-1/2" (W) x 17-7/8" (D) x 11-3/4" (H)) Weight (Approximately) AR-203E/5420: 16.6kg (36.5 lbs.)
Page 8: Copy Performance
"Selection of copy start state" set to ON in the user programs (A4 (8-1/2" x 11"), paper fed from paper tray). The first-copy time may vary depending on machine operating conditions and ambient conditions such as temperature. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 2...
Page 9: Gdi Printer (Ar-203E Only)
4. GDI printer (AR-203E only) Print speed Max. 15ppm (excluding bypass tray, paper size A4, 8.5" x 11") (Variable depending on the PC performance) Duplex Memory Interface USB 2.0 (Full speed) Emulation Resolution 600dpi *1 Supported OS Win 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista...
Page 10: Supply System Table
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS 1. Supply system table A. Europe Subsidiary (AR-203E/5420/M200/M201), SCA/SCNZ (AR-203E/M201) Name Content Life Product name Packing form × 10 80K Toner cartridge Toner (Toner: Net Weight 243g) AR-208LT One carton of the × 10 (Black) (8K x 10Pcs)
Page 11: Environmental
40˚C (4) Supply storage condition Humidity (RH) Production control label attachment position –5˚C 45˚C Production control label attachment position(*1) *1: The production control label is not attached to the cartridge of a China product. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 2...
Page 12: Toner Cartridge Replacement
3) Carefully pull out Toner unit from the copier. 4) Put Toner unit in a collection bag immediately after removing it from the copier Note: Never carry exposed Toner unit. Be sure to put it in the col- lection bag. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 3...
Page 13: Appearance
Bypass tray paper guides Paper output tray Paper output tray extension Power switch Handle Power cord 2. Internal Toner cartridge Drum cartridge Front cover Side cover Fusing unit release lever Transfer charger Charger cleaner AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 1...
Page 14: Operation Panel
Indicates the unit is ready for printing or scanning is Power save indicator being performed. (On line) Blinking: Printing or data is being received from a computer. Off: Copying is being performed. (Off line) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 2...
Page 15: B. Ar-M200/M201
Fax (if a fax program is installed) OCR (if an OCR program is installed) • When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharp- Microsoft Word (if installed) desk.
Page 16 20 Shows the number of copies that has been entered with the numeric keys. 21 A checkmark " " appears when the exposure has been changed, or when two-sided copying, sort, 2 IN 1, or margin shift is selected. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 4...
Page 17: Motors And Solenoids
Cassette Paper feed solenoid 1 Multi paper feed solenoid MPFS Multi manual pages feed solenoid Duplex motor Devices the duplex paper transport section (AR-M201 only) Shifter motor SFTM Drives the shifter. (AR-M200/M201) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 5...
Page 18: Sensors And Switches
PPD1 sensor PPD1 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 1 "L" at paper pass Door switch Micro-switch Door open/close detection 1 or 0V of 24V at door open (safety switch for 24V) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 6...
Page 19: Pwb Unit
TCS PWB For toner sensor control LSU PWB For laser control FAX-operation PWB FAX operation input (AR-FX13 option) Power PWB AC power input, DC voltage control Modem PWB FAX control (AR-FX13 option) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 7...
Page 20: Cross Sectional View
Takes synchronization between the lead edge and the rear edge of the paper. Paper feed roller Picks up a sheet of paper from the cassette. Paper transport roller Transports of a paper. Paper transport roller 2 Transports of a paper. (AR-M200/M201) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 8...
Page 21: Copier Installation
Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servic- Software CD-ROM ing and proper ventilation. 20cm (8") 20cm (8") Drum cartridge (installed in unit) 10cm 10cm (4") (4") AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 1...
Page 22: Unpacking
(A) and turn the center knob counter-clockwise 90 degrees until you hear a click. 7) Remove the screw (1 pc). 8) Remove Upper developer unit. 6. Developer unit installation 1) Open the multi-bypass tray, and then open the side cover. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 2...
Page 23: Toner Cartridge Installation
Developer unit and the machine with a may drop and Toner unit may drop. screw. 7) Completion of Toner unit installation 15) Completion of Developer unit installation Close the front and side cabinets. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 3...
Page 24: Loading Paper
Install the software according to the Operation Manual. The start ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the ready condition. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 4...
Page 25: B. Installing The Software
If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close" button and go to step 12). Note: After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 5...
Page 26 13) Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then connect the USB cable. 2) Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port. Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and Play screen will appear. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 6...
Page 27: C. Setting Up Button Manager
1) Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". In Windows Vista, click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel" and click "Hardware and Sound", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 7...
Page 28 5) Select "Start this program" and then select "Sharp Button Man- ager T" (AR-203E) or "Sharp Button Manager S" (AR-M200/ M201) from the pull-down menu. 6) Select "Sharp Button Manager T / S" in "Send to this applica- tion". 6) Click the "Apply" button.
Page 29: Interface
7) Close the multi-bypass tray and the paper output tray extension, and attach the packing materials and tape which were removed during installation of the unit. 8) Pack the unit into the carton. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 9...
Page 30 Match the center of the mylar (in the horizontal direction) to the diagram below) so that the hole of the metal plate is covered center of the raised part. as much as possible. Stick the excessive part on the side. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 10...
Page 31 Do not cover this hole. Align the edge of the cushion with Press the mylar with a sharp-pointed stick or something so the edge of the metal plate. that it is stuck correctly. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 11...
Page 32 Note: Please make sure the double-sided tape is not exposed where the cushion is sticking out from the edge of the fan housing. Press the cushion with a sharp-pointed stick or something to fill the gap between the mylar and the metal plate. View from...
Page 33: Functional Diagram
Waste toner box To face Synchronization Paper release Fusing Separation Transfer Manual feed down tray with drum Heat roller Electrode Transfer charger Cassette paper feed Transfer high Heater lamp voltage unit Print process Paper transport route AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 COPY PROCESS 6 - 1...
Page 34: Outline Of Print Process
A uniform negative charge is applied over the OPC drum surface Non-image area Image area by the main charging unit. Stable potential is maintained by means of the Scorotron charger. Positive charges are generated in the aluminum layer. About DC5.5KV ( 580V/ 400V) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 COPY PROCESS 6 - 2...
Page 35 It is transported to the waste toner collecting sec- tion in the cleaning unit by the waste toner transport roller. Toner is attracted over the shadowed area because of the develop- ing bias. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 COPY PROCESS 6 - 3...
Page 36 Voltage added to the screen grid can be selected, high and low. To make it easily understood, the figure below shows voltage transi- tion at the developer unit. START STOP Print potential Toner attract Developing bias potential Drum potential High Time AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 COPY PROCESS 6 - 4...
Page 37: Outline Of Operation
5) The LSU emits laser beams according to the print data. (Electrical signals are converted into photo signals.) 6) The laser beams are radiated through the polygon mirror and various lenses to the OPC drum. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 1...
Page 38: Scanner Section
473 through the idle gear, the pulley gear, the belt 190, and the idle pulley to drive the optical unit. Scanner motor Pulley gear Idle pulley Belt 473 Belt 190 Optical unit Shaft Idle gear Table glass AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 2...
Page 39: Laser Unit
(Refer to the figure below.) Makes the laser scanning speeds at both ends of the drum same as each other. a ≠ b ≠ c d = e = f f θ LENS AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 3...
Page 40: A. General Description
Level of the thermistor is controlled by the main PWB. Triac (in the power supply unit) With the signal from the main PWB, the triac is controlled on and off. (power supply PWB) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 4...
Page 41 4) After more than half rotation of the pick-up roller, the paper feed latch is brought in contact with a notch on the clutch sleeve, stopping rotation of the pick-up roller. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 5...
Page 42 (Refer to 7-5 - 8.) manual take-up roller is pressed to the surface of the paper to 5) The solenoid turns off to close the gate and return to the initial start paper feeding. state. MPFS MPFS AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 6...
Page 43: A. Initial State
• The paper is passed through the fusing section and the lower side of the gate section to the paper exit tray side. (However, it is not discharged completely.) • The paper is stopped once, and switchback operation is per- formed. (To the back copy) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 7...
Page 44: Shifter (Ar-M200/M)
The front and the back are not in upside down. 7. Shifter (AR-M200/M201) Shift width: 2.5cm The offset function by the shifter is turned ON/OFF by the user pro- gram. According to the setting, offset operation is performed for every job. (Default: ON) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 7 - 8...
Page 45: High Voltage Section
1) Remove the drum cover. (4 Lock Tabs) 5) Remove the cleaning blade. Note: Dispose the cleaning blade which was removed. If a cleaning error occurs, replace the cleaning blade. (Recommendable replacement cycle: Every 25K) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 1...
Page 46 Do not put the mocket on the sub blade. Do not press the sub blade with the mocket. If the moquette F/R is deformed or damaged, replace it. (Recommendable replacement cycle: Every 25K) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 2...
Page 47: C. Disassembly Procedure
20T rib with the 30T gear rib, and attach the drum cover to the process frame. 13) Insert the process unit into the machine until it is fully engaged. Lock pawl front D. Assembly procedure For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 3...
Page 48: E. Charger Wire Cleaning
1.5mm Fig.1 2. Operation panel section A. List Part name Ref. Operation panel unit Operation PWB B. Disassembly procedure 1) Open the side door, and Open the front cover. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 4...
Page 49: C. Assembly Procedure
3. Optical section A. List Part name Ref. Copy lamp unit 3) 3) Copy lamp Lens unit B. Disassembly procedure 1) Remove four screws, and remove the rear cabinet and the rear cabinet cover. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 5...
Page 50 8) Remove the screw, and remove the rear cover. 9) Remove the table glass. 15) Lift the rear side of the carriage, remove the belt and the con- nector, and remove the carriage. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 6...
Page 51: C. Assembly Procedure
Note: Attach the FCC to Marking line. fit with the marking line. 3) Cut the binding band, remove the screw, and remove the ther- mistor. Thermistor AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 7...
Page 52 8) Remove the spring, and remove the upper separation pawls (3 pcs.). 6) Remove the screw and remove the PPD2 sensor. 9) Remove the E-ring and remove the reverse gate. PPD2 sensor AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 8...
Page 53 Grease: "JFE552" UKOG-0235FCZZ Pressure roller 8) Remove two screws and remove the thermo unit. Note: The set temperature of the thermostat differs from that of the current model. Temperature Current model 210°C AR-203E/5420 230°C AR-M200/M201 AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 9...
Page 54: C. Assembly Procedure
Remove the arm holder from the main unit, and remove the holder from the arm. (AR-M200/M201) 7) Remove the connector. 8) Remove four screws, and remove the FAX PWB unit. (When the AR-FX13 is installed) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 10...
Page 55 10) Remove the PWB insulation mylar and remove the paper trans- port detection sensor (POD). 12) Remove the screw, and open the upper paper guide. (AR-M200/M201) 13) Remove the roller, and remove the belt. (AR-M200/M201) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 11...
Page 56 16) Disengage the pawl, and shift the pulley and the bearing. 20) Remove three screws, and remove the DUP motor unit and the belt. (AR-M201) 17) Remove the paper exit roller, and remove the belt, the pulley, and the bearing. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 12...
Page 57 21) Remove five screws and the grounding wire. 23) Remove four screws, and remove the paper guide unit. (AR-203E/5420) For the AR-203E/5420/M200, remove the main drive plate and the belt. For the AR-M201, remove the main drive plate. AR-203E/5420/M200 AL-2030 only AL-2030 only 24) Remove four screws, and remove the lower paper guide unit.
Page 58 (AR-M200/M201) direction. Observe the following sequence of fixing screws. 28) Disengage the pawl, and remove the pulley. 29) Shift and remove the shifter unit. (AR-M200/M201) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 14...
Page 59 32) Remove two screws and remove the fusing connector. 33) Remove five screws and the connector, and lift the intermediate frame unit to remove. 36) Remove three screws and remove the TC front paper guide. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 15...
Page 60: C. Assembly Procedure
38) Remove two E-rings and remove the paper feed roller. 39) Remove three E-rings and remove the clutch unit. Back Clutch unit Paper feed roller Front C. Assembly procedure For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 16...
Page 61 Back Wire treatment 3) Remove three screws and remove the multi paper feed upper frame. 5) Remove three E-rings and remove the manual paper feed roller B9. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 17...
Page 62: C. Assembly Procedure
Multi paper feed solenoid Exhaust fan motor Main PWB B. Disassembly procedure 1) Remove four screws, and remove the rear cabinet and the rear cabinet cover. C. Assembly procedure For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 18...
Page 63: C. Assembly Procedure
8) Disconnect the connectors. 9) Remove the five screws, and remove the MCU PWB. 6) Remove two screws and one harness, and remove the main motor. C. Assembly procedure For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 19...
Page 64: Power Section
1) Peel off the old DV seal. 2) Clean the attachment surface with alcohol. 3) Attach the new DV seal to the reference position. DV side seal R DV side seal F Magnification ratio: Bump 200% X - X AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 20...
Page 65: D. Dv Doctor
Note: When reassembling, be sure to engage the Duplex motor gear with the belt on the main body side. DG check C. Assembly procedure position DG check DG check DG check For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. gauge gauge gauge AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 21...
Page 66: Reverse Roller Section (Ar-M201 Only)
1) Remove four screws. 2) Remove the spring, and the earth wire. 3) Remove the reverse unit. 4) Bend the reverse roller and remove it. C. Assembly procedure For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 22...
Page 67: A. Copy Magnification Ratio Adjustment
4) Measure the length of the copied scale image. 2) When the main PWB is replaced. 3) When the EEPROM in the main PWB is replaced. 4) When "U2" trouble occurs. b. Necessary tools • Scale AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 1...
Page 68: B. Image Position Adjustment
Repeat procedures 1) - 8) until the sub scanning direction actual copy magnification ratio in 100% copying is within the specified range. When the set value is changed by 1, the magnification ration is changed by 0.1%. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 2...
Page 69 (PHOTO lamp ON) (C) to 0, and make a copy of a scale at 100%. (AR-203E/5420) For the AR-M200/M201, the following LED’s are lighted: • AE lamp/COPY mode lamp: (A) • TEXT lamp/PRINT mode lamp: (B) • PHOTO lamp/SCAN mode lamp: (C) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 3...
Page 70: Copy Density Adjustment
CCD which scan the reference lines (F/R) on the back of center brightness is made. document guide, there is no need to adjust manually. Manual T/S mode Brightness 5 steps. Adjustment of only the center brightness is made. T/S Auto mode Brightness 1 step only AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 4...
Page 71: High Voltage Adjustment
(14" x 8 1/2") white paper on the test chart and close the docu- SCAN mode lamp ment cover. 3) Make a copy. Check the adjustment level (shown in the above table) of the exposure test chart (Sharp Gray Scale). Sharp Gray Scale adjustment level Non toner save mode White paper Slightly copied.
Page 72: Duplex Adjustment
1) Paper trailing edge void quantity 50-19 (TEXT) This adjustment is made when the cassette paper size is rec- 5 10 ognized. The trailing edge void quantity can be adjusted by changing the trailing edge image laser OFF timing. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 6...
Page 73: Automatic Black Level Correction
1) Set the test chart so that the scale is positioned as shown mode. below. THE JOB IS BEING CANCELED. 3) After execution 63-02 BLACK LEVEL *** OK 3) In case of an error Scale (S-D mode) 63-02 BLACK LEVEL *** ERR AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ADJUSTMENTS 9 - 7...
Page 74: Entering The Simulation Mode
(Executable only when the FAX is installed.) M200/M201 with the SPF/RSPF installed) Scanner counter clear SPF/RSPF sensor status display (Only the SPF/RSPF JAM total counter clear (Only the AR-203E/M200/M201 with the SPF/RSPF installed) AR-203E/M200/M201 with the SPF/RSPF installed) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 1...
Page 75 (Only the AR-203E/M200/M201 with the SPF/RSPF installed) Flash ROM program writing mode Lead edge image position Copy lead edge position adjustment (SPF/RSPF) (Only the AR-203E/M200/M201 with the SPF/RSPF installed) Center offset adjustment AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 2...
Page 76: Descriptions Of Various Simulations
However, the operating conditions don't matter and the operation is not stopped even in case of a jam. Also the magnification ratio is displayed on the LCD/display. [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) The operation is similar to simulation 01-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 3...
Page 77 RSPF installed) [Operation] 1) Initial display 02-09 RSPF SPFS CHK EXECUTING... Shifter operation check [Function] (AR-M200/M201) The shifter is moved back and forth in four reciprocations. [Operation] 1) Initial display 03-03 SHIFTER CHK EXECUTING... AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 4...
Page 78 1) Initial display 05-02 HT LAMP CHK EXECUTING... Copy lamp ON [Function] When [OK]/[ENTER]/[START] key is pressed, the copy lamp turns ON for 5sec. [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) 1) Initial display 05-03 C-LAMP CHK EXECUTING... AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 5...
Page 79 However, warm-up is continued. After completion of warm-up, counting is terminated. (The aging function is removed from simu- lation 07-01.) [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) 1) Initial display 2) After 10sec 07-08 W-UP C-MODE 07-08 W-UP C-MODE AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 6...
Page 80 (Setting range: 1 - 13, Default: 8) [Operation] 1) Initial display 2) [Numeric] key 3) [OK]/[ENTER]/[START] 09-04 DPLX ROT.SPEED 09-04 DPLX ROT.SPEED 8( 1-13) 7( 1-13) 09-04 DPLX ROT.SPEED 7( 1-13) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 7...
Page 81 3) [OK]/[ENTER]/[START] displayed. 21-01 M-CYCLE 21-01 M-CYCLE 5:FREE ( 0-5 ) 21-01 M-CYCLE 4:25,000 ( 0-5 ) 5:FREE ( 0-5 ) 2) [ ] key or [Numeric] key 21-01 M-CYCLE 3:13,000 ( 0-5 ) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 8...
Page 82 TX TIME:xxxxx:xx.xx RECV PAGE:xxx,xxx RX TIME:xxxxx:xx.xx ("xxx,xxx" is the current value.) ("xxxxx: xx. xx" is the current value.) ∗ [Clear] key: Returns to "1) Initial display". ∗ [Clear] key: Returns to "1) Initial display". AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 9...
Page 83 1) Initial display 22-16 DPLX CNT ***,*** Copy counter display [Function] The copy counter is displayed. [Operation] AR-M200/M201 AR-203E/5420 1) Initial display The operation is similar to simulation 20-01. 22-17 COPIES CNT ***,*** AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 10...
Page 84 Duplex counter clear [Function] (AR-M201 only) When [OK]/[ENTER]/[START] key is pressed, the duplex counter value is cleared to 0, and "000,000" is displayed on the LCD/display. [Operation] 1) Initial display 24-05 DPLX CLR. CLEARED 000,000 AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 11...
Page 85 AR-203E/M200/M201 with to 0, and "000,000" is displayed on the LCD/display. the SPF/RSPF installed) [Operation] AR-M200/M201 AR-203E 1) Initial display The operation is similar to simulation 20-01. 24-14 S JAM TTL CLR. CLEARED 000,000 AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 12...
Page 86 SPF OFF SPF YES SPF ON RSPF YES RSPF ON For the AR-203E/5420, the code number cannot be set to 2. For the AR-M200/M201, the code number cannot be set to 1. [Operation] AR-M200/M201 AR-203E/5420 1) The current set value is...
Page 87 When the simulation is executed, the currently installed SDRAM of the main unit is displayed. Code number Setting Remark 8 MBYTE 16 MBYTE [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) 1) Memory capacity display 26-39 MEM.CHK 8 MBYTE AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 14...
Page 88 B-REAR 0 - 21 Back surface paper rear edge B-END 1 - 99 <Paper lead edge adjustment table> is the same as that of the AR-203E/5420 above. <Front/back surface of paper rear edge adjustment table> Code Setting Remark –98 msec .
Page 89 ∗ Since the manual paper feed sensor is a single bypass sensor, its status is not displayed. ∗ The width sensor is available only in the FAX models. [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) 1) Initial display 2) When sensor ON 30-01 P-SENSOR 30-01 POD PPD1 PPD2 PPD3 DRST AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 16...
Page 90 When the mirror base unit returns to the home position, the acquired value is displayed. If the adjustment is NG, the following message is displayed. AR-203E/5420: Misfeed lamp lights up, and the 7seg display remains unchanged. AR-M200/M201: The LCD indicates "ERR."...
Page 91 [OK]/[ENTER]/[START] key to save it to the EEPROM. The machine goes to the sub code entry standby mode. Code Set temperature (°C) Remark Code Set temperature (°C) Remark Default [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 43-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 18...
Page 92 TEXT mode lamp (600dpi) SCAN mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp TS mode (AE) TSAE COPY mode lamp AE mode lamp (600dpi) SCAN mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 19...
Page 93 FAX side.) PRINT 2) Enter a 2-digit value as the exposure After completion of printing, returns to “2)” adjustment value with [Numeric] key. display. ADJUST EXP. FINE ("YY" is the entered exposure adjustment value.) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 20...
Page 94 PHOTO mode lamp TS mode (AE) TSAE COPY mode lamp AE mode lamp (300dpi) SCAN mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp * No density display on LCD/display. [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 21...
Page 95 When the set value is increased, copy becomes darker. When the set value is decreased, copy becomes lighter. (Adjustment range: 1 – 99) Display item Display lamp Mode Default Remark (AR-M200/M201) (AR-203E) RSPF/SPF TEXT mode lamp [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 22...
Page 96 TEXT mode lamp SCAN mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp TS mode (AE) TSAE COPY mode lamp AE mode lamp SCAN mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 23...
Page 97 1: STD 2: FINE 3: S-FINE 4: FINE/PHOTO 5: S-FINE/PHOTO When initializing each data: 1 [Operation] 1) Initial display 4) Enter a one-digit value (0-2) as the sharp- ness adjustment value with [Numeric] SHARPNESS SETTING key. ← → PRESS SHARPNESS SETTING...
Page 98 — ratio adjustment on the mode lamp back surface of RSPF document (AR-M200/ M201) * When there is no document in SPF/RSPF, copy is inhibited. [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 25...
Page 99 To enter the download mode, there is a method to use key operations as well as to use a simu- lation. With the power OFF, press and hold [Clear All] key + [ ] key, turn on the power. [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) 1) Initial display DOWNLOAD MODE AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 26...
Page 100 0.) ∗ The SPF/RSPF adjustment is made by adjusting the SPF/RSPF image scan start position after OC adjustment. 10mm [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 27...
Page 101 * In the 2nd print center offset adjustment, print is made forcibly as 1to2/Short Edge from OC regardless of duplex setting. * When paper is discharged, the shifter is operated. [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 28...
Page 102 * The initial value of duplex setting is "1to2/Long Edge" for the duplex model, or "2to1" for the simplex model. ∗ When paper is discharged, the shifter is operated. [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 29...
Page 103 SCAN mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp (AR-M201 only) Main cassette lamp Main cassette lamp (*): Support for the installation models. For non-installation models, skip. [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) The operation is similar to simulation 46-01. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 30...
Page 104 CCD which is not corrected is detected and the value is displayed in deci- mal values on the LCD/display. (3 digits) [Operation] (AR-M200/M201) 1) Initial display 63-01 SHADING CHK EXECUTING... AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 31...
Page 105 [START] key. The entered value is stored and the machine goes into the sub code entry standby mode. Setting range: 1 – 99 (Light quantity stable width: Complying with 1 – 99 in 4095 gradations.) Default: 16 [Operation] The operation is similar to simulation 09-04. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 32...
Page 106 FAX soft SW initializing [Function] (excluding the adjustment Use to initializing FAX soft SW. values) (Executable only [Operation] when the FAX is installed.) 1) Initial display INITIALIZED After 2sec, FAX control is terminated. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 33...
Page 107 1:NO SIGNAL 35:LINE ON HOOK ∗ [Clear] key: FAX control is terminated. 3) [OK]/[ENTER] key: Send after setting OUTPUTING SIGNAL MAX PRESS CLEAR TO STOP ∗ [Clear] key: Returns to "1) Initial display". AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 34...
Page 108 CLEAR IMAGE MEMORY After completion of memory clear, the buzzer After completion of memory clear sounds. CLEARED CLEARED PLEASE POWER OFF After 2sec, FAX control is terminated. Remains unchanged until the power is turned off. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 35...
Page 109 SELECT SIGNAL (1-6) ..SELECT SIGNAL (1-6) 1:NO SIGNAL 6:00001 ∗ [Clear] key: FAX control is terminated. 3) [OK]/[ENTER] key OUTPUTING SIGNAL SSW PRESS CLEAR TO STOP ∗ [Clear] key: Returns to "1) Initial display". AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 36...
Page 110 ∗ [Clear] key: FAX control is terminated. PRESS CLEAR TO STOP ∗ [Clear] key: Returns to "1) Initial display". 2) [Numeric] key input The content selected with signal send level selection is set inside. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 37...
Page 111 FAX is installed.) [Operation] 1) Initial display HS2 :xxx HS1 :xxx RHS :xxx EXHS:xxx ↑ The display is switched every 2sec. ↓ CHECKING PRESS CLEAR TO STOP ∗ [Clear] key: FAX control is terminated. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 38...
Page 112 ] key is pressed, the sequence is reversed. SELECT (1-4) SELECT (1-4) ..1:NO SOUND 2:LOW ∗ [Clear] key: FAX control is terminated. 3) [OK]/[ENTER] key STORED xxx: Set content After 2sec, FAX control is terminated. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 39...
Page 113: Trouble Codes
Heat roller low temperature detection LSU trouble Feeding is not completed within the specified time Shading trouble (Black correction) after starting feeding. (The scan head locking switch is locked) Shading trouble (White correction) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 40...
Page 114: B. Details Of Trouble Codes
Laser abnormality Cause IMC abnormality MCU PWB abnormality. IMC memory defect/data abnormality. Check Check the laser emitting diode operation. Check Replace the MCU PWB with new one. Replace the MCU PWB. remedy remedy AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 41...
Page 115 Fusing section connector disconnection The fusing unit is not installed. Check Check the harness and the connector between the thermistor and the PWB. remedy Use SIM 14 to clear the self diagnostic display. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 42...
Page 116 Check connection of the main motor Check installation of the developing unit. harness/connector. remedy Cancel by turning OFF/ON the power. Replace the main motor. Replace the MCU PWB. Replace the MCU PWB. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 43...
Page 117: Maintenance Table
• The remaining toner indication is based on the number of revolutions of the toner motor. • The toner END indication appears when the END is detected by the toner sensor. • The remaining toner indication is a rough indication of the remaining toner quantity. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 MAINTENANCE 11 - 1...
Page 118 *1 → 300dpi, 2 → 600dpi Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode 1 → YES, *2 → NO Reset factory *1 → ON, 2 → OFF Prevention of OC copies when the SPF is up function AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 USER PROGRAM 12 - 1...
Page 119: User Programs (Ar-M200/M)
The base settings are as follows: Copy ratio: 100% Paper feed location: USER PROGRAM USER PROGRAM 2:PREHEAT MODE 2:PREHEAT MODE Light and Dark level: Center Tray 1 (Upper paper tray) AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO: AUTO AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 USER PROGRAM 12 - 2...
Page 120: A. Copy Mode
DEFAULT 2: OFF TONER SAVE 1: ON • This mode reduces toner usage by about 10% when copying. Toner save MODE 2: OFF mode is effective when the exposure mode is AUTO or TEXT. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 USER PROGRAM 12 - 3...
Page 121: B. Print Mode
The function can be disabled. : The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not increase considerably. : When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 USER PROGRAM 12 - 4...
Page 122: Block Diagram
[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION 1. Block diagram A. Overall block diagram (AR-203E/5420) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 1...
Page 123: B. Overall Block Diagram (Ar-M200/M)
B. Overall block diagram (AR-M200/M201) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 2...
Page 124: Actual Wiring Diagram
2. Actual wiring diagram A. MCU PWB (AR-203E/5420) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 3...
Page 125 B. MCU PWB (AR-M200/M201) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 4...
Page 126: C. Spf Unit (Ar-203E Optional Only)
24VSPFMT DHAI-0539QSPZ SPMT_2 LEDSPID SPID 24VSPFSOL DGND SPID B24B-PNDZS-1 SPUS RSPF UNIT SRVC COMB SPMT COMA E. 2nd cassette unit (AR-203E/M200/M201 optional only) AR-203E: CN18 AR-M200/AR-M201: CN19 /CPFS2 /CPFS2 /CPFS2 CPFS2 PPD3 PPD3 D-GND D-GND PPD3 PPD3 D-GND D-GND D-GND...
Page 127: Signal Name List
Polygon motor drive signal Main drive section /MPFS Multi bypass solenoid Paper transport section /PMD Polygon motor Polygon motor drive signal /POFF Low voltage power Output power control Power section Heater lamp Power relay control Power section AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 6...
Page 128 Operation section OP-DATA LED driver control Operation section OP-LATCH LED driver control Operation section OUTA- Scanner motor Scanner motor phase control Optical drive section OUTA+ Scanner motor Scanner motor phase control Optical drive section AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 7...
Page 129 Toner motor phase control Toner motor drive section USB +D USB signal USB section USB -D USB signal USB section Copy lamp Copy lamp control Scanner unit section VFMOUT Fusing fan Fan drive signal Optical section AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 8...
Page 130: Circuit Diagram
4. Circuit diagram A. MCU PWB (AR-203E/5420) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 9...
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Page 158 C. OPE PWB (AR-203E/5420) AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 ELECTRICAL SECTION 13 - 37...
Page 159: D. Operation Pwb (Ar-M200/M)
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Page 162: Initial Setting
Connect machine and the PC with a USB cable. (Connect it to the USB port on the main unit without fail. PC side: Boost "Maintenance.exe" and select "AR-208/203E/ 5420/M200/M201 series" in the Select Model menu. AR-208/203E/5420/M200/M201 series AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 1...
Page 163 Turn OFF the power of the machine, and disconnect the USB cable. 12) Terminate the integration maintenance program, and turn ON the machine again. Download is completed with the above procedures. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 2...
Page 164: Version Acquisition Procedures
Connect the machine and the PC with a USB cable. PC side: Boost "Maintenance.exe" and select "AR-208/203E/ 5420/M200/M201 series" in the "Select Model" menu. AR-208/203E/5420/M200/M201 series AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 3...
Page 165: Eeprom Data Acquisition Procedure
Connect the machine and the PC with a USB cable. PC side: Boot "Maintenance.exe" and select "AR-208/203E/ 5420/M200/M201 series" in the "Select Model" menu. AR-208/203E/5420/M200/M201 series AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 4...
Page 166: Installing Procedures
PC side: When upload is completed, the complete message is displayed. With the above procedure, the EEPROM data acquisition is com- pleted. Data acquired by the EEPROM data acquisition procedure are saved in a file with extension of .eep. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 5...
Page 167 10) When the following display is shown, close [Close] button to complete installation. Press [Browse] button, specify the folder which includes the maintenance tool driver (Maintenance.inf), and press [OK] but- ton. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 6...
Page 168 (Mainte.inf), select <Browse>. If the search location is the folder which includes the maintenance tool driver, press <Next> button to go to procedure 7). When the following display is shown, press [Continue Anyway] button. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 7...
Page 169 Check that the Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed, and press <Next> button. Specify the folder which includes the maintenance tool driver (Mainte.inf), and press <Open> button. Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device] and press <Next> button. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 8...
Page 170 C:\MaintenanceTool\Drivers\Win9xMe folder.) 10) When the following display is shown, installation is completed. Press <Finish> button. 11) Restart the PC. With the above procedures, installation (on Windows 2000) of the integration maintenance program is completed. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 9...
Page 171 (Mainte.inf) is displayed, and press <Next> button. When the following display is shown, installation is completed. Press <Finish> button. Restart the PC. With the above procedures, installation (on Windows ME) of the integration maintenance program is completed. AR-203E/5420/M200/M201 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 14 - 10...
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Page 174 LEAD-FREE SOLDER The PWB’s of this model employs lead-free solder. The “LF” marks indicated on the PWB’s and the Service Manual mean “Lead-Free” solder. The alphabet following the LF mark shows the kind of lead-free solder. Example: <Solder composition code of lead-free solder> Solder composition Solder composition code Solder composition...
Page 175 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 176 States and other countries. • IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. SHARP CORPORATION Digital Document System Group...

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