Sharp AR-SS2 User manual

CODE : 00ZARSS2//A1E
20-BIN STAPLE
SORTER
MODEL AR-SS2
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
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.
[ 1 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[ 2 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
[ 3 ] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[ 4 ] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
[ 5 ] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[ 6 ] DIAGNOSTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
[ 7 ] TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[ 8 ] MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[ 9 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
■PARTS GUIDE
CONTENTS
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[1] SPECIFICATIONS
Type
20-bin staple sorter (copier-mounted, hook type)
No. of bins
20 bins (incl. non-sort bin)
Loading method
Face up
Bin-shift, open-port system
Kinds of copy paper
With normal paper (64 to 105g/m2) or thick paper (106 to 200g/m2),
max. 2 sheets of covers, back covers, or insert papers can be sorted.
Special paper, 2nd original paper, OHP, postcards, labels
Capacity of each bin: 105g/m2or equivalent
Non-sort mode
(1-bin only): 100 sheets (A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, 8.5"x11", 8.5"x11"R, 5.5"x8.5", 7.25"x10.25"R)
60 sheets (A3, B4, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13",
12"x18")
Sort mode: 50 sheets (A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, 8.5"x11",
8.5"x11"R, 5.5"x8.5")
25 sheets (A3, B4, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13")
Staple sort mode: 30 sheets (A4, A4R, B5, 8.5"x11", 8.5"x11"R)
25 sheets (A3, B4, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13")
Group mode: 30 sheets (A4, B5, A5, 8.5"x11", 5.5"x8.5", A4R,
B5R, 8.5"x11"R)
25 sheets (A3, B4, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13")
Bin returning time (from 20 bin to 1 bin)
About 10 sec
Limitless function
Not provided
Bin specifying function
Not provided
Operation panel
Staple key
Display section
Manual staple: Enable/disable (Enable when LED is ON)
Staple supply indication
Stapling system
Punching by the rotation cam
Auto stapling enable copy paper size
A3, A4, B4, B5, A4R, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x11", 8.5"x11"R, 8.5"x13"
Manual stapling enable copy paper size (Stapling by key
operation immediately after copying)
A3, A4, B4, B5, A4R, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x11", 8.5"x11"R, 8.5"x13"
Manual feed stapling enable copy paper size (Stapling by
paper insertion by the user)
All sizes
Number of sheets to be staped (64 to 105g/m2or
equivalent)
Auto stapling: 30 sheets: A4, A4R, B5, 8.5"x11", 8.5"x11"R
(28 sheets of 105g/m2+ 2 sheets of 200g/m2or
max. thickness 5.5mm)
25 sheets: A3, B4, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13"
(28 sheets of 105g/m2+ 2 sheets of 200g/m2or
max. thickness 5.5mm)
Manual stapling: 30 sheets: A4, A4R, B5, 8.5"x11", 8.5"x11"R
(28 sheets of 105g/m2+ 2sheets of 200g/m2or
max. thickness 5.5mm)
25 sheets: A3, B4, 11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13"
(28 sheets of 105g/m2+ 2sheets of 200g/m2or
max. thickness 5.5mm)
Manual feed stapling:
30 sheets: All sizes
Applicable staple
Staple: SF-SC11 (Cartridge: 5,000 staples)
Staple empty detection
Available (The staple empty display is lighted when the remaining
quantity of staples is 40 pcs or less after stapling.)
Auto staple positioning
Available (Auto staple positioning is started when the stapler unit
cover is closed after staples are supplied.)
Use environment
Temperature: Conforms to the conditions for the copier.
Humidity: Conforms to the conditions for the copier.
Power source
24V (Supplied from the copier)
Max. power consumption
About 60W
Weight
About 26.4kg
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height)
417 x 594 x 624 mm
Staple position
6±2.5mm
6±2.5mm
Transport direction
15˚
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[2] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Unpacking
Remove the filament tape and remove the packing of each section.
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2. Installation
Packed items
1 Rail unit 1
2 Lock plate 1
3 Rail unit fixing screw 2
4 Mounting kit fixing screw (M4 x 18) 4
5 Sorter fixing screw (M4 x 10) 2
6 Stapler position label A (for the copier) 1
7 Stapler position label D (for the RADF) 1
Pull out the power plug of the copier from the
power outlet, and follow the procedures below.
Setting of the copier and the stapler sorter
1. Remove the notch sections of the copier, and install
the rail mounting plate fixing screw.
Use nippers to cut out the two cut-out sections on the upper side of
the left cabinet of the copier. Use a screwdriver to punch out the four
cut-out sections on the lower side. (There are 6 cut-out section in
total.)
2. Fix the rail unit fixing screw temporarily as shown in
the figure.
3. Install the rail unit
Hang the rail unit on the upper rail unit fixing screws which were fixed
temporarily in procedure 2.
Tighten the mounting kit fixing screw in the position shown in the
figure.
Tighten the upper rail unit fixing screws which were temporarily fixed.
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Cut-out
Cut-out Rail unit fixing screws
Rail unit
Mounting kit fixing screws
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4. Fix the sorter to the rail unit.
[Note] When lifting the sorter, hold the sorter as shown in the figure
so as not to make contact with the sorter bin.
Insert the positioning screws on the lower side of the sorter into the
rail unit positioning holes, and slide the sorter inward.
At that time, position the wiring of the sorter as shown in the figure.
Fix the sorter unit with the sorter fixing screws on the front and the
rear sides of the rail unit.
5. Install the lock plate and check that the staple sorter
is installed.
1) Fix the lock plate with two mounting kit fixing screws (M4 x 18 S
tight) with the sorter mounting plate lowered as shown in the
figure.
2) Lock the staple sorter to the copier body, and check the clearance
between the sorter lock pawl and the lock plate. (Refer to Fig. 1)
3) Loosen two mounting kit fixing screws so that the sorter lock pawl
and the lock plate are in contact horizontally. Adjust the lock plate
height. One scale corresponds to about 2mm. (Refer to Fig. 2)
At that time, check that the paper exit cabinet of the copier can be
opened and closed.
Positioning holes
Positioning holes
Sorter fixing screw
Sorter fixing screw
Lock plate
Mounting kit fixing screw
Mounting kit fixing screw
Sorter lock pawl
Clearance Contact
Lock plate
[Fig. 1] [Fig. 2]
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6. Connect the sorter connector.
Remove the sorter connector cover attached to the rear cabinet of the
copier.
Connect the sorter connector to the connector of the copier and
tighten the screw to fix the connector.
7. Attach the staple position label.
•Attach the staple position label as shown below.
Insert the power plug of the copier into the power
outlet, turn on the power switch, and follow the
procedures below.
8. Set the mode.
•Set the mode with the key operation of the copier.
9. Check the operation of the staple sorter.
Align the paper to be stapled.
•The max. stapling capacity is 30 sheets. If the max. capacity is
exceeded, a malfunction may occur.
Set paper in the top bin, check the stapling position, and insert the
paper until it makes contact with the bin edge.
When the display lamp of the staple key is lighted, press the staple
key.
Remove the paper in the top bin, and check that stapling is made
properly.
If stapling is not made, repeat the above procedures.
With the above procedures, installation of the staple sorter is com-
pleted.
Sorter connector cover
Sorter connector
Screw
Connector of the copier
Staple position label A (for the copier)
Staple position label D (for the RADF)
The mode is set with the
above operations.
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Select the corresponding
number with the 10-key.
Clear
PC
CA
Copy (paper)
Stapling position
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[3] EXTERNAL VIEW AND
INTERNAL STRUCTURE
1. External parts
No. Name
1 Bin unit
2 Stapler unit cover
3 Stapler unit
4 Transport guide unit
5 Latch lever
6 Latch
2. Operation panel
No. Key name Function Remarkl
1 Staple key •Press to start manual
stapling or manual
paper feed stapling.
During manual
paper feed
stapling,
interruption cannot
be made.
•When pressed during
stapling, the
operation is stopped.
•Blinks when a staple
jam occurs.
2 Staple supply
display Lights up when staplers are exhausted. When the number of remaining
staplers is 40 pcs
or less.
3. Cross section
No. Name
1 Bin unit
2 Guide bar
3 Roller
4 Stapler unit
5 Transport roller
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4. Sensors
Symbol Name Code Function
Sensor in bin (Light
emitting) S1 Detects paper in the bin (Light emitting)
Sensor in bin (Light
receiving) S2 Detects paper in the bin (Light receiving)
Bin unit shift motor
clock sensor PI1 Detects clock signals from the bin shift
motor.
Lead cam home
position sensor PI2 Detects the lead cam in the home position.
Guide bar home
position sensor PI3 Detects the guide bar in the home position.
Bin unit upper limit
sensor PI4 Detects the bin unit at the upper limit.
Bin unit lower limit
sensor PI5 Detects the bin unit at the lower limit.
Joint sensor PI6 Detects the joint.
Stapler unit cover
sensor PI7 Detects opening of the stapler cover.
Staple home position
sensor PI8 Detects stapling in the home position.
Staple ready sensor PI9 Detects the first
staple at the
operation position.
Paper exit sensor PS1 Detects paper exit.
5. Motors, switches, solenoids and PCBs
Symbol Name Code Function
Bin unit shift motor M1 Shifts the bin.
Paper feed motor M2 Feeds paper.
Guide bar drive motor M3 Drives the guide bar.
Stapler unit oscillation
motor M4 Drives the stapler unit.
Stapler motor M5 Drives the stapler.
Joint switch MS1 Detects the joint.
Stapler unit cover
switch MS2 Detects opening of the stapler cover.
Stapler safety
detection switch MS3 Detects staplers under the safety state.
Stapler unit oscillation
home position sensor MS4 Detects the stapler unit in the oscillation
home position.
No staple detection
switch MS5 Detects stapler empty.
Cartridge detection
switch MS6 Detects the stapler cartridge.
Obstacle detection
switch MS8 Detects an obstacle.
Manual staple switch SW Manual stapling
operation
1 Control panel PWB
2 Sorter controller PWB
PI9
PI8
PI7 PI3
PI2
PI6
PI1
PI5
PI4
PS1
S2
S1
M5
M4
M1
MS8
M2
M3
MS5
MS6
MS3
MS4
MS2
SW
MS1
M
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[4] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. External fitting
To clean, check, or repair the machine, remove the cover of the
desired section in the following procedures.
For the covers that can be removed simply by removing the fixing
screws, the procedures are omitted.
1 Front cover (2)
2 Right cover (2)
3 Rear cover (2)
4 Stapler unit cover
5 Transport guide unit
Note When removing the front cover, be careful not to break the
connector that is at the back of the operation panel.
2. Bin unit
A. Bin unit removal
1) Remove the front cover, the right cover, and the rear cover.
2) Remove the four connectors (1) of the sorter controller PWB.
3) Remove the two screws (3) of the signal code plate (2), and
remove it.
4) Remove the two screws (4) on the front side and the two on the
rear side.
5) Lift the projection (5) of the accuride rail and remove the bin unit in
the arrow direction.
Note: Bin unit weight: About 10kg
6) Set down the removed bin unit as shown below.
Note: When assembling the bin unit, place the bin unit on the lead
cam from the upper side of the sorter body, rotate the clock
disc of the shift motor to engage the lead cam with the bin.
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B. Bin removal
When removing the bin of this machine, remove the bin roller. If,
however, it is removed twice or more, the strength will be decreased
and it must be replaced. For replacement of first bin to 13th bin,
replace from the top. For replacement of the lower bins, replace from
the bottom.
1. Replacement of bins from the top
1) Remove the bin unit from the sorter and lay it on a work table.
2) Remove the two screws (2) and remove the accuride rail (1).
3) Remove the three screws on the front and the four screws on the
rear, and remove the bin front cover (3).
4) Remove the four screws (5) and remove the bin upper cover (4).
5) Remove the spring (7) and the screw (8), and then remove the
guide bar holder (5).
6) Remove the bin roller stopper (9) and the bin roller (10), and
remove the bin.
2. Replacement of bins from the bottom
1) Remove the screw (2) of the bin lower unit cover (1), and then
remove the bin lower unit cover.
2) Remove the tie lap (3) and two connectors (4).
3) Pull out the sensor wiring (5) in the arrow direction.
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4) Remove the two screws (7) of the guide bar holder (6).
5) Remove the four screws (9) and remove the bin lower unit (8).
When removing, separate the guide bar holder from the guide bar.
6) Remove the bin roller stopper and the bin roller, and remove the
bin.
Note: When assembling the bins, check the bin roller stopper lock
section. If it is broken, replace it. After assembling the bin unit,
check that all bin roller stoppers are in position.
C. Bin shift motor (M1) removal
1) Remove the rear cover.
2) Remove the screw (2) of the transport motor clock sensor mount-
ing plate, and then remove the transport motor clock sensor
mounting plate (1).
3) Remove the connector (3), and pull out the tie lap(4) from the hole
in the plate.
4) Remove the two screws (5), and remove the bin shift motor.
D. Lead cam
1. Lead cam removal
1) Turn on the power of the copier. Press SW2 on the sorter control-
ler PWB to move the bin unit to the bottom.
Note: If two lead cams on the front and the rear sides are pressed
simultaneously, the bin unit falls suddenly. To prevent against
this, be sure to press them one at a time.
2) Remove the E-ring (1), the sensor flag (2), and the gear (3).
3) Remove the three screws (4), and remove the lead cam unit (5).
2. Lead cam position adjustment
1) Remove the E-ring (2) of the lead cam drive gear (1) on the front
side.
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2) Adjust engagement of the lead cam drive gear (1) so that the
upper blade tips of the lead cams on the front and the rear sides
are as shown in the figure below.
3) Attach the E-ring.
Note: When assembling the flag (1) for the lead cam home position
sensor, fit the teeth tips (2) of the lead cam with the phase of
the flag (1) as shown below.
E. Guide bar motor (M3) removal
1) Lift the bin unit to the top for easiness of work.
2) Remove the screw (1) and remove the bin lower unit cover (2).
3) Remove the connector (3) and two screws (4), and then remove
the guide bar motor (5).
3. Transport duide
A. Transport guide unit removal
1) Remove the front cover.
2) Remove the screw (2) and the latch lever holder (1).
3) Remove the latch lever (3) and the latch (4).
4) Remove the screw (5), and remove the transport guide unit (6).
B. Transport motor (M2) removal
1) Remove the rear cover.
2) Remove the connector (1) and two screws (2), and then remove
the transport motor (3).
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C. Transport roller removal
1) Remove the right cover, the front cover, the transport guide unit,
the rear cover, and the transport motor.
2) Remove the transport roller bushing (1) and the gear (2).
3) Remove the screw (3), and remove the transport roller attachment
fixture (4).
4) Remove the transport roller (5).
4. Stapler oscillation unit
A. Stapler unit oscillation motor (M4) removal
1) Remove the right cover.
2) Remove the connector (1) and two screws (2), and remove the
stapler unit oscillation motor (3).
B. Stapler oscillation unit removal
1) Remove the right cover, the stapler unit oscillation motor, and the
front cover.
2) Remove the three connectors (1) and three tie laps (2).
3) Remove the screw (3), and remove the stapler unit (4).
4) Remove the screw (5), and remove the stapler cover switch unit
(6).
5) Remove the four screws (7), and remove the stapler oscillation
unit (8) toward you.
5. Stapler unit
A. Stapler unit removal
1) Remove the front cover.
2) Remove the connector (1) and two tie laps (2).
3) Remove the screw (3), and remove the stapler unit (4).
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[5] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Electrical system
A. Process for major parts replacement
Major parts Process
•Sorter controller PWB 1) Bin paper sensor sensitivity
adjustment
2) Guide bar motor oscillation range
adjustment
3) Stapler oscillation motor oscillation
range adjustment (Staple position
adjustment)
•Bin paper sensor (S1,
2) 1) Bin paper sensor sensitivity adjustment
•Guide bar home
position sensor (PI3) 1) Guide bar motor oscillation range adjustment
•Guide bar oscillation
motor (M3) 1) Guide bar motor oscillation range adjustment
•Stapler oscillation
motor (M4) 1) Stapler oscillation motor oscillation range adjustment (Staple position
adjustment)
B. Bin paper sensor sensitivity adjustment
This adjustment must be performed when replacing the following
parts:
•Sorter controller PWB
•Bin paper sensor (S1, S2)
Note: To perform this adjustment, the bin unit must be assembled
completely in advance. If the adjustment is performed without
assembling the cover, etc., the sensor will receive external
lights, resulting in an error in adjustment.
<Operating procedure>
1) Remove all the paper in the bins.
2) Remove the right cover, and set the DIP switch on the sorter
controller PWB as shown below.
∗Do not move No. 6, which is used only for selection of the com-
munication system with the copier.
3) Press the manual staple key on the operation section of the
machine.
4) Check the status of the manual staple key on the operation sec-
tion of the machine.
ON: Adjustment completed.
Blinking: Adjustment error
In case of an adjustment error, the error code of F1-91 is dis-
played on the copier.
5) When the manual staple key blinks, turn off and on the copier
power switch, check the status of the bin paper sensor (on the
light emitting side and the light receiving side) corresponding to
the error code, and perform the adjustment from procedure 1)
again.
6) After completion of the adjustment, return the DIP switch on the
sorter controller PWB to the original state.
C. Guide bar oscillation range adjustment
This adjustment is performed when the following parts are replaced.
•Sorter controller PWB
•Guide bar home position sensor (PI3)
•Guide bar oscillation motor (M3)
<Operating procedure>
1) Prepare one sheet of A4 or letter paper for copying.
2) Remove all the paper from the bins.
3) Remove the right cover, and set the DIP switch (SW1) on the
sorter controller PWB as shown below. (Note that the setup con-
tent differs depending on the copy paper size.)
(When A4 copy paper is used)
(When letter copy paper is used)
4) Place A4 or letter copy paper in the bin as shown below.
5) Operate the bin shift key (SW2, SW3) on the sorter controller
PWB to bring the guide bar into a slight contact with the copy
paper.
UP key (SW3): Moves the guide bar to the paper.
DOWN key (SW2): Moves the guide bar apart from the copy
paper.
6) Under the state of procedure 4), press the manual staple key on
the operation section of the machine. The guide bar returns to the
home position and the adjustment value is stored.
ON
123456
ON
123456
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ON
123456
A4/Letter
Make close contact.
Copy paper
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7) Check the status of the manual staple key.
ON: Adjustment completion
Blinking: Adjustment error
8) When the manual staple key blinks, check the installing condition
of the guide bar home position sensor, and perform the adjust-
ment from procedure 4) again.
9) After completion of the adjustment, return the DIP switch (SW1)
on the sorter controller PWB to the original state.
D. Stapler unit oscillation position adjustment
(Staple position adjustment)
This adjustment is performed when the following parts are replaced.
•Sorter controller PWB
•Stapler unit oscillation motor
•Stapler oscillation unit
<Operating procedure>
1) Remove all the paper from the bins. Remove the right cover.
2) Set the DIP switch (SW1) on the sorter controller PWB as shown
below.
3) Place 5 sheets of A4 or letter paper in the first bin as shown
below.
4) Press the push switch (SW3) on the sorter controller PWB to shift
the stapler oscillation unit to the stapling position.
5) Press the push switch (SW2) on the sorter controller PWB and
press the manual staple key to staple and check the stapling
position.
6) If the stapling position is outside the specified range, adjust the
stapling position with the push switch (SW3).
Press the staple key of the sorter. The stapler oscillation unit
returns to the home position and the adjustment value is stored.
7) Return the DIP switch (SW1) to the original state and install the
right cover.
2. Mechanical system
A. Process for major parts replacement
Major parts Process
Bin, bin roller 1) Bin roller height adjustment
2) Guide bar parallelism
adjustment
B. Bin roller height adjustment
The dummy roller lower is of eccentric shape so that you can adjust
the height of the bin roller this is so you can adjust the height at which
the bin roller and the lead cam tip touch.
When the bin roller is replaced or reassembled, check the standard
dimensions and change and adjust the installing angle of the dummy
roller lower if necessary.
1) Adjustment procedure
Stand up the bin unit straight. Measure the distance between the
upper dummy roller (1) and the bin roller (2). If the distance is too
large, rotate the lower dummy roller (3) counterclockwise. If the
distance is too small, turn it clockwise. Turn and adjust so that the
distance is about 97.8mm.
3. Guide bar parallelism adjustment
When the bin unit is disassembled or the top screw of the guide bar is
removed, adjust the guide bar parallelism.
1) Adjustment procedure
Set B5 paper or A4R paper in the 1st bin and in the 20th bin.
Push the guide bar (1) manually in the alignment direction to press
it onto the paper.
Check contact conditions of the guide bar and the paper in the 1st
bin and the 20th bin. If they are not parallel, loosen the screw (3)
of the guide bar holder (2).
ON
123456
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SW1LED SW2 SW3
6 2.5mm
Transport direction
Staple
97.8mm
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[6] DIAGNOSTICS
1. PWB
2. List of DIP switch functions
The functions of the DIP switch (SW1) on the sorter controller PWB
are as follows:
Purpose DIP switch setup Content
Normal copy state •When all are set to OFF, the machine returns to the normal mode.
Transport motor (M2) •When the manual staple key (SW) is pressed, the transport motor (M2)
rotates forward (in the paper transport direction). To stop the motor,
press the manual staple key (SW) again.
Sensor adjustment mode (Bin
paper sensor) •When the manual staple key (SW) is pressed, adjustment of the bin paper sensors (S1, S2) is performed. (For details, refer to page 5-1)
Adjustment complete: Manual staple key (SW) ON
Adjustment error: Manual staple key (SW) blinking
In case of an adjustment error, check which sensor is malfunctioning by
the error code.
Error code F1-91: S1, S2 error
Guide for operation range
adjustment mode (When A4
size is used)
•For details, refer to page 5-1.
Guide bar operation range
adjustment mode (When letter
size is used)
•For details, refer to page 5-1.
Guide bar operation text •When the manual staple key (SW) is pressed, the guide bar operates.
The operation of A4R -> B5 -> Letter R -> A4R is repeated. When the
manual staple key is pressed again, the guide bar returns to the home
position.
Stapler unit oscillation position
adjustment •For details, refer to page 5-2.
∗1: Do not move No. 6 of DIP switch, which is used only for selection of the communication system with the copier.
(ON: Now IPC communication / OFF: Old IPC communication)
SW1LED SW2 SW3
ON 1
123456
ON
123456
1
ON
123456
1
ON
123456
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ON
123456
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ON
123456
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ON
123456
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3. Self diagnostics
This machine is provided with the self diagnostics function of the
machine state by the CPU (Q1) on the sorter controller PWB. It
performs diagnostics occasionally and displays an error message or
code on the copier when any abnormality is found.
A. Stack over alarm
Abnormality Copier operation Reset
Overload
(When the capacity
per bin is exceeded
during copying)
•Standby state (Start
key OFF) Remove all the paper in the bins.
B. Stapler alarm
Abnoamality Copier operation Reset
Staple jam •Staple sort mode:
Alarm display is
made when the copy
start key is pressed.
Copying is disabled.
Remove the
jammed staple and
close the stapler
unit.
•Other mode
Normal operations
Stapler safety
mechanism
operating ( foreign
material is in the
stapler)
•Staple sort mode:
Alarm display is
made when the copy
start key is pressed.
Copying is disabled.
Open and close
the stapler unit
cover.
•Other mode
Normal operations
Staple capacity
over (The load
quantity per bin
exceeds the max.
stapling capacity
(30 sheets) in the
staple sort mode.)
•Staple sort mode:
Alarm display is
made when the copy
start key is pressed.
Copying is disabled.
Remove all the
paper from the bins.
•Other mode
Normal operations
Mixed paper sizes
(horizontal
direction)
•Staple sort mode:
Alarm display is
made when the copy
start key is pressed.
Copying is disabled.
Remove all the
paper from the bins.
•Other mode
Normal operations
No staple •Staple sort mode:
Alarm display is
made when the copy
start key is pressed.
Copying is disabled.
Set a new staple
cartridge.
•Other mode
Normal operations
C. Jam
Abnormality Copier function
Transport delay jam
Refer to page 9-8. Operation stop
Transport remaining jam
Refer to page 9-8. Operation stop
Power ON jam
Refer to page 9-8. No operation
Door open jam
Refer to page 9-8. Operation stop
■Reset
After processing a jam, turn on the joint switch (MS1)
D. Error
Sub
code Description
80
Content The power source (+24V) is not supplied.
Detail
•The +24V power is not supplied to the sorter
control PWB.
•The breaker is shut off.
•The +24V power detection circuit trouble
•The +24V line in the sorter control PWB is
checked.
87
Content Staple unit oscillation motor (M4) lock
Detail
•When the stapler unit moves from the
oscillation home position, the stapler unit
oscillation home position switch is kept ON
after 50 pulses.
•When the stapler unit moves to the oscillation
home position, the stapler unit oscillation home
position switch is kept OFF for 2 sec.
•Stapler unit oscillation motor trouble
•Stapler unit oscillation home position switch
trouble
•Circuit breaker operation
•Stapler unit oscillation mechanism trouble
•Sorter controller PWB trouble
•Check the operations of the stapler shift motor
and the sensor with SIM 3-1/2.
89
Content Bin shift motor lock (M1)
Detail
•The operation is not completed in the time
which is 4 times greater than the specified time
after starting the bin shift motor.
•When driving the bin shift motor, the signal
from the shift motor lock sensor is not detected
for 250msec.
•When shifting to the home position, the
operation is not completed in 20 sec.
•Bin shift motor trouble
•Lead cam home position trouble
•Bin shift mechanism trouble
•Circuit breaker operation
•Sorter control PWB trouble
•Check the operation of the bin shift motor and
the sensor with SIM 3-1/2.
91
Content Bin paper sensor automatic adjustment trouble
Detail
•The sensor output abnormality in the sensor
detection level adjustment
•Bin paper sensor trouble
•Sorter control PWB trouble
•Check the sensor output with SIM 3-2.
94
Content •Manual staple key abnormality
Details
•When copying is started with the bin in the
home position and while the manual staple key
is kept pressed in a mode other than the
non-sort mode, and when pressing of the
manual staple key is detected for 5 sec.
•Manual staple key trouble
•Operation PWB trouble
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[7] TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Troubleshooting procedures
A. F1-91/Display ON
Cause/
Troubleposition Procedure Check item Result Process
Cable 1 Check that the cable between the sorter controller
PWB and the bin unit is properly connected. NO Connectproperly.
Cable 2 Check that the cable between the bin paper
sensor light emitting side (S1) and the light
receiving side (S2) is properly connected.
NO Connectproperly.
Installation of bin paper
sensor light emitting side
(S1) and light receiving
side (S2)
3 Check that the bin paper sensor light emitting side
(S1) and the light receiving side (S2) are properly
installed.
NO Connectproperly.
When the bin paper sensor light emitting side (S1) and the light
receiving side (S2) are installed again, perform the bin paper
sensor sensitivity adjustment. (For the procedure, refer to page
5-1)
Bin paper sensor light
emitting side (S1) and light
receiving side (S2)
4 When the bin paper sensor light emitting side (S1)
and the light receiving side (S2) are replaced and
the bin paper sensor sensitivity adjustment is
performed, the trouble is canceled.
YES Replace the bin paper sensor light emitting side (S1) and the
light receiving side (S2) and perform the bin paper sensor
sensitivity adjustment. (For the procedure, refer to page 5-1)
Sortercontroller PWB NO Replace the sorter controller PWB, and perform the bin paper
sensor sensitivity adjustment, the guide bar motor oscillation
range adjustment, and the stapler motor oscillation motor
oscillation range adjustment. (For the procedures, refer to pages
5-1 to 5-2)
B. F1-87/Display ON
Cause/
Troubleposition Procedure Check item Result Process
Circuitbreaker 1 Check that the circuit breaker on the sorter
controller PWB is operating. YES Remove the cause of the circuit breaker operation, and press the circuitbreaker.
24V power is not supplied 2 Set the tester range to 50VDC. Check that the
voltage between J1-1 (+) and J1-2 (–) on the
sorter controller PWB is about 24V.
NO Check 24V of the copier.
Staplerunitoscillation
motor (M4) 3 Check that there are pulse outputs at connector J12-2 to -5 on the sorter controller PWB at the
operating timing of the stapler unit oscillation
motor.
Check that J12-1 is +24V.
YES Check the wiring to the stapler unit oscillation motor. If it is
normal, replace the stapler unit oscillation motor.
Staplerunitoscillation
motor home position
switch (MS4)
4 Set the tester range to 50VDC. Check that the
voltage between the sorter controller PWB J6-3
(+) and the case (–) is about 24V (when the joint
and the coupler are closed). Check that the
voltage between J6-4 (+) and the case (–) is
about 24V when the stapler oscillation unit is in
the home position, and 0V when it is not.
YES Stapler unit oscillation motor home position switch (MS4)
Sortercontroller PWB Replace the sorter controller PWB, and perform the bin paper
sensor sensitivity adjustment, the guide bar motor oscillation
range adjustment, and the stapler oscillation motor oscillation
range adjustment. (For the procedures, refer to pages 5-1 to 5-2.)
C. F1-89/Display ON
Cause/
Troubleposition Procedure Check item Result Process
Cable 1 Check that the cable between the bin shift motor
and the sorter controller PWB is properly
connected.
NO Connectproperly.
Circuitbreaker 2 Check that the circuit breaker (CB1) on the sorter
controller PWB is operating. YES Remove the cause of the circuit breaker operation, and press the circuitbreaker.
24V power is not supplied 3 Set the tester range to 50VDC. Check that the
voltage between the sorter controller PWB J1-1
(+) and J1-2 (–) is about 24V.
NO Check the 24V power of the copier.
Bin shift motor (M1) 4 Check that the voltage between the connector
J8-1 and J8-2 on the bin shift motor driver PWB is
about 24V at the operating timing of the bin shift
motor (M1).
NO Check the wiring to the bin shift motor. If it is normal, replace the
bin shift motor.
Sortercontroller PWB NO Replace the sorter controller PWB, and perform the bin paper
sensor sensitivity adjustment, the guide bar motor oscillation
range adjustment, and the stapler oscillation motor oscillation
range adjustment. (For the procedures, refer to pages 5-1 to 5-2.)
D. F1-94 display ON
Cause/
Troubleposition Procedure Check item Result Process
The manual staple key is
pressed when starting
copying.
1 Check that there is anything on the key or not. NO Start copying in a mode other than the non-sort mode with the
bin in the home position to check that the operation is performed
normally or not.
Key 2 Press a key and check that the switch on the
operation PWB is pressed or not. NO Properly connect the cable.
OperationPWB 3 Check the cable connection between the sorter
control PWB and the operation PWB. YES Replace the operation PWB.
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[8] MAINTENANCE
1. Periodic replacement parts
There is no part which must be replaced periodically.
2. Consumable parts life
The following part may deteriorate or require replacement during the warranty period. Replace it if it is deteriorated or broken.
No. Part name Part number No. of part
used Reference of life Remark
1 Stapler 0GZ4A12553000 1 Stapling 300,000 times One staple cartridge allows about
5,000 stampling.
3. Periodic services list
This machine has no part which requires periodic servicing.
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[9] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Outline
This machine performs sorting and stapling of copy paper according
to the operation mode set by the copier.
Stapling is made also by the operation of the keys on this machine.
There are following four operation modes;
1. Non-sort mode
2. Sot mode
3. Group mode
4. Staple sort mode
2. Details
The basic operations in each mode are described below.
A. Non-sort mode
If the sort/group mode is not set, all copy paper is discharged to the
1st bin.
1) Press the copy start key of the copier.
↓
2) Copy paper is discharged to the 1st bin.
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
3) Copying of the set quantity is completed.
↓
4) Discharging of the set quantity is completed and the operation
is completed.
Non-sort mode (10 black/white sheets)
Forward rotation
Transport (Transport)
Alignment (Alignment)
Shift (Up)
Staple oscillation (Shifted to the stapling position.)
Staple (Staple)
Reverse rotation
Transport (Not)
Alignment (Save)
Shift (Down)
Staple oscillation (Shifted to HP.)
Staple (Staple jam reset)
•Sort mode (B/W, color): Discharged from the 2nd bin.
The other modes: Discharged from the 1st bin.
Copier resist
Paper exit sensor
Transport motor
Bin shift motor
Lead cam sensor
Bin lower limit sensor
Guide bar HP motor
Guide bar oscillation motor
Parrallel section HIGH
Pin HP LOW
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