Sharp AR-122E N User manual

CONTENTS
Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the machine. Be sure to replace these parts
with the replacement parts specified to maintain the safety and performance of the machine.
ON This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
SERVICE MANUAL
CODE : 00ZAR157E/A1E
DIGITAL LASER COPIER/
PRINTER
AR-122E
AR-152E
AR-153E
MODEL AR-157E
[ 1 ] GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
[ 4 ] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
[ 5 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
[ 6 ] COPY PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[ 7 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[ 8 ] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
[ 9 ] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
[11] MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
[12] USER PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1
[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 1
[14] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 1
(AR-157E)

CONTENTS
[1] GENERAL
1. Major functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3. Copy performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
4. RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
2. Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3. Production control number (lot No.) identification . . . . . . . 3-2
4. TD cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
2. Internal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
3. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4. Motors and solenoids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
5. Sensors and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
6. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
7. Cross sectional view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Copier installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
2. Cautions on handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3. Checking packed components and accessories . . . . . . . . 5-1
4. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5. Removing protective packing materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
6. Developer unit installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
7. Toner cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
8. Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
9. Power to copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
10. Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
[6] COPY PROCESS
1. Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
2. Outline of print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
3. Actual print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
[7] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Outline of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
2. Scanner section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
3. Laser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
4. Fuser section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
5. Paper feed section and paper transport section . . . . . . . . 7-4
6. SPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7. D-D (Duplex to Duplex) mode paper/
document transport (Duplex model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
[8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. High voltage section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
2. Operation panel section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
3. Optical section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
4. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
5. Tray paper feed/transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
6. Manual paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
7. Rear frame section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-19
8. Power section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
9. 2nd cassette section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
10. Duplex motor section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
11. Reverse roller section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
12. RSPF section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
[9] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Optical section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
2. Copy density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
3. High voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
4. Duplex adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES
1. Entering the simulation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
2. List of simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
3. Contents of simulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
4. Trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17
[11] MAINTENANCE
1. Maintenance table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
2. Maintenance display system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
[12] USER PROGRAMS
1. Functions that can be set with user programs. . . . . . . . . .12-1
2. Change the setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
3. Density level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
4. Toner save mode setup and cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1
2. Circuit descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
[14] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
1. MCU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1
2. OPERATION PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-10
3. POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-11
4. NOISE FILTER CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-13
5. ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

q PARTS GUIDE
CONTENTS
Because parts marked with " !" is indispensable for the machine safety maintenance and operation, it must
Be replaced with the parts specific to the product specification.
SHARP CORPORATION
This document has been published to be used for
after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
CODE:00ZAR157E//P1
DIGITAL LASER COPIER /
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
AR-122E
AR-152E
AR-153E
MODEL AR-157E
(AR-157E)
1Exteriors
2Original cover unit (AR-122E/152E/153E)
3RSPF exteriors (AR-157E)
4RSPF transport unit (AR-157E)
5RSPF SPF pick up unit (AR-157E)
6Operation panel
7Side door unit
8Optical frame
9LSU unit
FDelivery paper guide unit
GMiddle frame
HBase plate unit 1
IBase plate unit 2
JFusing unit
KDrive unit
LSingle manual paper feeding cover unit
(AR-122E/152E)
MMulti manual paper feeding cover unit
(AR-153E/157E)
NSingle manual paper feeding unit
(AR-122E/152E)
OMulti manual paper feeding unit
(AR-153E/157E)
PSocket holder unit
QTC case unit
R250 sheets tray
SHarness
T2ND frame unit (AR-157E)
U2ND paper feeding unit (AR-157E)
VPacking material & accessories
WOperation PWB
XMCU PWB
YDC power supply PWB (120V Series)
ZDC power supply PWB (127V Series)
[DC power supply PWB (200V Series)
■Index

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DEFINITION
The definition of each Rank is as follows and also noted in the list
A: Parts necessary to be stocked as High usage parts.
B: Parts necessary to be stocked as Standard usage parts.
C: Low usage parts.
D: Parts necessary for refurbish.
E: Unit parts recommended to b e stocked for efficient after sales service.
Please note that the lead time for the said parts may be longer than normal parts.
S: Consumable parts.
Please note that the following parts used in Copier under the same description are classified into A or B Rank depending upon
the place used.
Example : Gear made of Metal, Sprocket, Bearing, Belt made of Rubber, Spring clutch mechanism.
ARank : The parts which may be with the revolution or loading.
BRank : Parts similar to A Rank parts, but are not included in Rank A.
Because parts m arked with " !" is indispensable for the ma chine safety maintenance and o peration, it m ust be re placed w ith
the parts specific to the product specification.
FOther than this Parts Guide, please refer to documents Service Manual(including Circuit Diagram)of this model.
FPlease use the 13 digit code described in the right hand corner of front cover of the document, when you place an order.
FFor U.S. only-Use order codes provided in advertising literature. Do not order from parts department.
1Exteriors
2Original cover unit (AR-122E/152E/153E)
NO. PARTS CODE PRICE
RANK
NEW
MARK
PART
RANK DESCRIPTION
1CCAB-0003QS23 AS N D Front cover
2LSOU-0001QSJZ AY N D Delivery tray
3XEBSE30P08000 AA CScrew(3×8)
4LSOU-0008QSJZ AH N D Extension tray
5XEBSE40P12000 AA CScrew(4×12)
6PTPE-0041QSZZ AB N C Glass fixing tape B
7DHAI-0285QSZZ AK N C OP-MCU harness
8PSHEZ0369QSZZ AE N C Shading sheet
9XBBSE30P08000 AA CScrew(3×8)
10 GCAB-0061QSZZ AK N D Left exterior
11 TLABH0403QSZZ AF N C Operation instruction label
12 GCOV-0045QSZZ AG D Rear cover SPF (AR-157E)
GCOV-0045QSZ1 AG N D Rear cover OC (AR-122E/152E/153E)
13 CFIX-0021QS01 AG N D Glass fixing plate
14 PGLSP0007QSZZ AV N B Table glass
15 PTPE-0040QSZZ AC N C Glass fixing tape A
16 PCOVP0035QSJZ AL N D Rear exterior cover JAG (AR-122E/152E)
PCOVP0040QSJZ AL D Rear exterior cover SPF (AR-153E/157E)
17 GCAB-0062QSZ1 AL N D Right exterior OC (AR-122E/152E)
GCAB-0062QSZZ AL D Right exterior (AR-153E/157E)
18 GCAB-0021QSJ1 AY N D Rear exterior (AR-122E/152E)
GCAB-0026QSJ2 AZ D Rear exterior SPF (AR-153E/157E)
19 TCAUA0770FCZZ AB D Service caution label
20 PMLT-0024QSZZ AC C Fan cushion
21 PFILZ0002QSZZ AL DOzone filter
22 PTPE-0044QSZZ AC C Slit glass tape (AR-153E/157E)
23 PGLSP0008QSZZ AH B SPF glass (AR-153E/157E)
24 PSHEZ0181QSJZ AC C Rear cabinet maylar (AR-153E/157E)
25 PTPE-0010QSZZ AC C Slit glass tape (AR-153E/157E)
26 TLABZ0058QSZZ AD D Class 1 label (AR-122E/152E)
27 PMLT-0069QSZZ AA N C Ground malt (AR-153E/157E)
28 PSHEZ0404QSZZ AF N C Right cabinet ground sheet (AR-153E/157E)
29 PTPE-0047QSZZ AC N C Ground tape F (AR-153E/157E)
30 PTPE-0048QSZZ AA N C Ground tape R (AR-153E/157E)
501 CFIX-0021RS51 BB N E Table unit
NO. PARTS CODE PRICE
RANK
NEW
MARK
PART
RANK DESCRIPTION
1GCOVH0003QSJZ AL N D OC cover S
2GCOVH0004QSJ1 AX N D OC cover M
3PCUSS0024QSZZ AV NDOC mat
(Unit)
901 CCOVH0004RS54 BF N E OC cover unit

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2Original cover unit (AR-122E/152E/153E)
3RSPF exteriors (AR-157E)
NO. PARTS CODE PRICE
RANK
NEW
MARK
PART
RANK DESCRIPTION
1LSOU-0035QSZZ AR D Original tray
2LPLTP0011QSJZ AH C Control plate F
3LPLTP0012QSJZ AH C Control plate R
4NGERR0377FCZZ AD C Manual feeding rack gear
5XEPSD30P08X00 AA CScrew(3×8X)
6NGERH0193FCZZ AB C Manual feeding gear
7MSPRP0059QSZZ AD C Control plate spring
9LSOU-0006QSZZ AL D Middle tray
10 PCOVP0022QSJZ AT C Upper cover
11 CFRM-0011RS59 BG E RSPF pick up unit
12 LBNDJ0013FCZ1 AA C Wire band
13 XEBSE40P12000 AA CScrew(4×12)
14 XEBSE40P14000 AA CScrew(4×14)
1 Exteriors
19
PRP00951
501
1
2
3
4
18
9
9
16
21
20
19
5
5
9
11
9
10
13
15
8
6
14
12
7
24
9
9
18
9
16
21
20
26
AR-122E
AR-152E
AR-153E
AR-157E
AR-122E
AR-152E
AR-153E
AR-157E
17
25
9
29
17
9
22
23
30
27
27
28
1
2
3
PRP00952