Sharp AR-FN7 User manual

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.
SHARP CORPORATION
LASERPRINTEROPTIONS
FINISHER
PUNCHUNIT AR-FN7
MODEL AR-PN1
CODE : 00ZARFN7//A1E
[1] INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[2] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . 2 - 1
[3] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
[4] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
[5] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
[6] MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[7] MACHINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[8] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
[9] TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
[10] SIMULATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
[11] ELECTRICAL SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
AR-FN7
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
[1] INTRODUCTION
1. Product outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
3. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
[2] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2. Internal structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3. Finisher and saddle section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
4. Puncher section (AR-PN1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
[3] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. AR-FN7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
2. AR-PN1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
[4] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
2. Feed/Drive System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
3. Stapling Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4. Delivery Tray Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
5. Saddle Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
6. Puncher Unit (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
7. Detecting Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
8. Power Supply System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
[5] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. Finisher Saddle Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
2. Puncher Unit(option). . . . . . . . ........... . . . . . . . 5-13
[6] MAINTENANCE
1. Maintenance System Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
2. Punch dust process (with the punch unit installed). . . . 6-1
[7] MACHINE OPERATION
1. Staple sort mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
2. Setup by the printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
3. Using the finisher functions in the copy mode. . . . . . . . 7-2
[8] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Finisher/saddle unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
2. Puncher unit (option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[9] TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
2. Trouble code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
3. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
[10] SIMULATIONS
1. Finisher/Saddle unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
2. Puncher unit (option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
[11] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. LEDs and Check Pins by PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
2. Wiring diagram (AR-FN7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
3. Wiring diagram (AR-PN1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
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AR-FN7/PN1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
[1] INTRODUCTION
1. Product outline
This unit is installed to the following machines to perform the after-process of output paper from a printer, a copier, or a fax machine.
1) Employment of the through-type stapler
Employment of the through-type stapler allows to make saddle stitch by one stapler.
2) 3 kinds of auto staple functions
There are 3 staple positions available. (One position in the front, one position at the back, 2 positions at the center)
3) Saddle stitch function
Up to10 sheetsof paper can be stapled at the centerand folded in half and discharged.
4) Punch function (Option)
By installation of a puncher unit, paper can be punched to make holes for a binder. (Applicable for 64 - 128g/m². OHP films cannot be used.)
2. Configuration
1. Before installation of this unit, the large-capacity desk (AR-D13) or the 3-stage desk (AR-D14) must be installed in advance.
(When installing the AR-D13/D14, the option power unit (AR-DC1) is required.)
2. When installing this unit, the duplex module (AR-DU3) must be installed together.
3. This unit cannot be installed with the following units:
•Duplex module (AR-DU4) with the manual paper feed tray
•Paper exit tray (AR-TE4)
•Multi-purpose tray (AR-MU1)
•Finisher (AR-FN6)
Applicable models AR-P350 / P450, AR-M350 / M450
Output units
AR-FN7
AR-PN1
Scanner rack
Saddle stitch finisher
Punch unit
Multi purpose drawer Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet Duplex module/bypass tray Duplex module
B/W scanner module/DSPF
Saddle stitch finisher Finisher Mail-bin stacker Exit tray Punch unit PS3 expansion kit Facsimile expansion kit Print server card Hard disk drive Power supply unit Upper exit tray extension
Multi-function controller board Fax memory (8 MB) Network scanner expansion kit
*1
*1
=Any of the units must be installed together.
*1
= Must be installed together. = Cannot be installed together.
Simultaneous
installation
not allowed
Simultaneous installation not allowed
Simultaneous installation not allowed
Simultaneous installation is required
Simultaneous
installation is required
B/W scanner module/DSPF(AR-EF1)
Upper exit tray
extension
(AR-TE4)
Finisher
(AR-FN6)
Mail-bin stacker
(AR-MS1)
Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet
paper drawer
(AR-D13)
Power supply unit
(AR-DC1)
Multi purpose drawer
(AR-MU1)
Stand/3 x 500 sheet
paper drawer
(AR-D14)
Saddle stitch
finisher
(AR-FN7)
Duplex
module/bypass
tray(AR-DU4)
Exit tray
(AR-TE3 or AR-DU4 Standard)
Duplex module
(AR-DU3)
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AR-FN7/PN1 INTRODUCTION 1-2
3. Specifications
A. AR-FN7
(1) Basic specifications
(2) Finishing section
(3) Saddle stitch section
B. AR-PN1
4. Consumable parts
Type Console type finisher
Transport speed 35/45 ppm
Transport reference Center reference
Tray type
(Number of trays) Upper tray Lift-up/down offset tray Lower tray Book tray for saddle stitch
Paper exit direction Face down
Paper exit paper size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R,
11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13",
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,
5.5" x 8.5"R
Executive
Power consumption 50W or below
Power source Supplied from the option power
(DC24V, 2.7A)
External dimensions (W x D x H) 621 x 603 x 1000 (mm)
Occupying dimensions (W x D) 718 x 603 (mm)
Weight About 39kg
Capacity of
paper exit and
load
Non-staple 1,000 sheets (Small size)
500 sheets (Large size)
Staple sort 30 sheets
Max 1,000 sheets (Small size)
500 sheets: (Large size)
Large size A3, B4,
11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13"
Small size A4R, B5, B5R, A5R,
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5"R
Executive
Offset function Provided
(Output paper size except for A5R, 5.5" x 8.5"R)
Paper size which
can be stapled A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11",
8.5" x 11"R
Kinds and
weights of paper
to be discharged
Normal paper 60 - 12g/m² (16 - 34lbs)
Index paper 176g/m² (47lbs)
Cover paper 200 - 205g/m² (54 - 55lbs)
OHP
Quantityofpaper
to be stapled
(Max.)
50 sheets
(Small size, 128g/m² x 2 + 80g/m² x 48)
25 sheets (Large size, 80g/m² x 25)
Large size A3, B4,
11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13"
Small size A4, A4R,
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, B5
Stapling 3 kinds
(One in the front, one at the back: two positions)
two positions A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14",
8.5" x 13", A4, 8.5" x 11", B5
one at the back A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5
one in the front 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13",
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, Executive
Staple supply Staple cartridge replacement
Staple detection Staple empty
detection Provided
Cartridge
empty
detection
Provided
Staple jam
detection Provided
Stapling type Center stapling: Center folding
Stapling position 1200mm pitch from the paper center
Size of paper applicable for
saddle stitchA3, A4R, B4, 11" x 17", 8.5" x 11"R
Paper weight 64 - 80g/m²
(Cover: 64 - 128g/m²)
Book tray stacking type Fixed
Quantity of paper to be stapled 10 sets (6 - 10 pages)
20 sets (1 - 5 pages)
Type Punch unit
No. ofpunch holes2/3 holes
Size of paper applicable for punching Max. A3, Min. B5R
Name Content Life Product
name Remark
Staple cartridge Staple cartridge x 3 5000 x 3 AR-SC2
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AR-FN7/PN1 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2-1
[2] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. External view
2. Internal structure
A. Finisher section
Fig. F01-301-01
B. Saddle section
Fig. F01-301-02
C. Puncher section (Option)
Fig. F01-301-03
[1] Stapler compiler
[2] Top cover
[3] Stapler section
[4] Front cover
[5] Saddle stitch tray
[6] Offset tray
[1] Paper exit tray
[2] Alignment plate (Front, back)
[3] Paddle
[4] Paper exit roller
[5] Process tray stopper
[6] Transport roller
[7] Puncher section (Option)
[8] Paper exit belt
[9] Bundle exit roller
[10] Stapler
[11] Saddle section
[1]
[2]
[3]
[5]
[6]
[4]
[1] [2]
[8]
[3] [7][5][4] [6]
[9] [10] [11]
[1] Book making stopper
[2] Book making tray
[3] Bundle transport roller
[4] Book making exit roller
[5] Paper folding roller
[6] Paper pushing plate
[1] Dice
[2] Cam
[3] Punch
[4] Punch dust box
[5]
[3] [4][2] [6]
[1]
[3][1] [2] [4]
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