Page 1: Table Of Contents
CODE: 00ZARBC320A1E DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AR-BC320 MODEL CONTENTS [1] OUTLINE ..........1-1 [2] CONFIGURATION .
Page 2 CONTENTS [1] OUTLINE 3. Unpacking ........5-2 A.
Page 3 5. Paper feed, paper transport, and paper exit [10] MAINTENANCE LIST sections ........7-27 1.
Page 4 [13] ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 1. Block diagram ......13-1 A. PCU PWB ......13-1 B.
Page 5: Outline
Oil-less fusing system employed • Development of a new wax-free toner • The wax-free fusing system provides a simplified structure and improved paper feed capability. • Notes and remarks can be put on a copy image similar to normal page. AR-BC320 OUTLINE 1 - 1...
Page 6: Configuration
AR-LC8/Large capacity tray (3-stage paper feed desk) module (2-stage) (Requires Duplex pass + (Requires AR-D17N/D18N/D19N.) AR-D17N/Paper feed module Reverse unit (AR-RB1).) (1-stage paper feed desk) 128/256MB expansion memory AR-U11M, AR-U15M/Sharpdesk license kit AR-PK4/PS3 expansion kit (Local arrangement) AR-BC320 CONFIGURATION 2 - 1...
Page 7: C. Machine Configuration List
AR drum cartridge AR toner cartridge ❍ Scanner Printer controller board (Base memory: 128MB) 640MB ❍ ❍ Soft NIC ICU memory 256MB Fax-Box ❍ JOB SHIFTER ❍ LCC connection module ❍ Network scanner expansion kit ❍ RADF AR-BC320 CONFIGURATION 2 - 2...
Page 8: D. Combination Of Options List
256MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN MXAR2371128 128MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN MXARSM5 256MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN RAM components MIMD1289A63N1621E16E 128MB, 168 PIN PC133 MIMD1289A63N3221H16E 256MB, 168 PIN PC133 IO DATA LP-S100-128M LP-S100-256M AR-BC320 CONFIGURATION 2 - 3...
Page 9: Block Diagram
Large capacity paper feed tray Finisher unit (Option) Reverse (Option) Paper feed tray section 1 bypass module Paper (Option) transport Duplex section (Option) section Paper feed tray section 2 (Option) Paper tray section 3 (Option) AR-BC320 CONFIGURATION 2 - 4...
Page 10: Specifications
2: For 4bit mode, an expansion memory of 128MB or more is Cleaning system Counter blade cleaning system required in the printer controller. Fusing system Pressure roller fusing system Fusing unit life 2 years or 100K AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1...
Page 11: B. Paper Feed Unit
Detection of 8.5 x 14 can be changed to detection of 8.5 x 13 (216 x 330) with the simulation. (15) Machine occupying dimensions Machine occupying dimensions 1,349 x 676 mm (Machine only, with the trays full open) (53-1/8 x 26-5/8 inch) AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2...
Page 12: C. Paper Exit Unit
(28 to 80 lbs.)), all other paper which is supported by the machine. Remaining quantity detection No Discharged paper full detection *1: Recommendable color paper, standard paper, recycled paper, printed paper, perforated paper, color paper, letterhead AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3...
Page 13: Functional Specifications
Original size = A4 or (8.5" x 11"), Output to side tray by group — Within 16.0 sec (A4/LT) mode, Transfer belt position = B/W position, Paper feeding from Tray 1, Not using APS, using RADF, copy ratio: 100%, Pre- Scan Exclusive AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4...
Page 14 Sharpness adjustment mode Mirror image Single color 6 colors (R, G, B, C, M, Y) Enlargement continuous Yes (OC mode only) copy Background erase A3 wide copy Yes (OC mode only) Auto color calibration Auto registration AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5...
Page 15 Note: 1) Interrupt copy is available in Electronic sort mode, only 1 set. (Duplex copy, staple, Multi shot (N in 1) and Multi-enlargement are not available.) 2) Color E-sort as Interrupt copy is not available. AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 6...
Page 16: B. Scanner Function
Automatic detection (The automatic detection allowable size can be set by the key operation.) Manual setup (Automatic detection cancel: Fixed sizes) Manual setup (Automatic detection cancel: Other than fixed sizes) AB series: mm setting, inch series: inch setting AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 7...
Page 17 800 x 600 dots or better (256 colors or higher) (Other) Network Port (Scanner cannot be used via the USB port.) Language English, English (American), German, French, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, Nordic, Finish, Danish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (complained), Japanese AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 8...
Page 18 Edge emphasis is invalid when either “mono: binary” or “B/W: error diffusion” is selected. via pull down list. Color matching None, Printer, CRT, LCD, ICM User can select a color • Default: Printer matching method via pull Color matching is invalid when “mono: binary” is valid. down list. AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 9...
Page 19: C. Reversing Automatic Document Feeder
Inch-2 11" x 17", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5" A3, B4, A4, B5, B5R Selection between 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 14" and B4 can be made by the user setting. AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 10...
Page 20: Environment Conditions
50˚C (122˚F), 60% D. Standard temperature and humidity Temperature 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) Humidity 65 ±5% –10˚C (14˚F) 50˚C (122˚F) Temperature Consumable parts (Not unpacked) Humidity 40˚C (104˚F), 90% –5˚C (23˚F) 40˚C (104˚F) Temperature AR-BC320 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 11...
Page 21: Consumable Parts
Fusing unit for servicing AR-C26FU1 (120V heater lamp) (including upper/lower heater lamps) AR-C26FU2 (100V heater lamp) 6 Transfer belt unit AR-C26TU Transfer unit for servicing 100K *1 *1: Replace at 100K or within 2 years AR-BC320 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 1...
Page 22: Photoconductor, Developer, Toner
Alphabet Production site code Figure Serial number (5 digits) Figure Production year, month, day (6 digits) Alphabet Version No. (A ~ sequentially revised) The term of validity: 24 months from the production day (month). AR-BC320 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 2...
Page 23: Unpacking And Installation
(An electrical work is required.) Use of a step-up transformer is also available. In this case, the capacity must be great enough for the max. power consumption of the machine. 15˚C 30˚C 35˚C Temperature AR-BC320 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 1...
Page 24: Transit And Delivery
Copy quality may be adversely affected and a trouble may be caused. (5) Vibration Avoid installation near a machine which produces vibrations. If vibrations are applied to the copier machine, copy images may be deflected and a trouble may be caused. AR-BC320 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 2...
Page 25: A. Scanner (2/3 Mirror Unit) Lock Release
1) Remove the actuator fixed to the left door. C. Transfer unit pressure release 1) Pull the knob and open the left door. 2) Install the actuator to the paper exit port of the left door. AR-BC320 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 3...
Page 26: Fusing Heat Roller Pressing (F/R)
5) Remove the transfer belt protect sheet. Note: If the machine is left for one month or more, the heat roller rubber may be deformed. In such a case, therefore, release the pressure. PULL AR-BC320 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 4...
Page 27: Black Drum Cartridge Insertion
[Color toner cartridge positions] Yellow Magenta Cyan Black Note: The paper exit tray may be supplied as a standard part in some destinations, and may be an option in some other des- tinations. AR-BC320 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 5...
Page 28: Ac Cord Connection
Large capacity When the large capacity paper paper feed tray feed tray is installed. Paper size detection operation Document size Document detection table mode operation RADF mode When the RADF is installed. AR-BC320 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 6...
Page 29: Setup And Adjustment Data Recording
• Desk unit 2) Remove the following consumable parts from the machine. • Paper • Toner cartridge • Photoconductor cartridge 3) Lock the following sections. • Scanner (Optical section) • Paper cassette lift plate AR-BC320 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 7...
Page 30: External View And Internal Structure
3-stage paper feed desk Provided with the 3-stage trays for paper feed. Each tray holds about 500 sheets of the recommended color paper (80g/m² (21 lbs.)) or about 550 sheets of Sharp standard paper (64g/m² (17 lbs.)). (Option) 2-stage duplex paper feed desk Provided with the 2-stage duplex paper feed trays.
Page 31: B. Internal Structure
Opened to process a paper jam in the paper feed section. Paper feed desk right cover Opened to process a paper jam in a peripheral unit. Cleaning lever Use this level to clean the charger. Provided for each toner cartridge. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 2...
Page 32: C. Operation Panel
[COLOR COPY START] key This is used to make full-color or single-color copies and to scan a color original when the network scanner function is used. *: When the fax option is installed. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 3...
Page 33 It is used to display detailed information of a selected print job and to change the paper size for the print job. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 4...
Page 34: E. Cross Section
Transfer roller (C) Applies the transfer voltage to the transfer belt. Transfer roller (M) Applies the transfer voltage to the transfer belt. Transfer roller (Y) Applies the transfer voltage to the transfer belt. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 5...
Page 35 Paper exit roller Discharges paper to outside of the machine. Idle roller Applies a pressure to paper and the transport roller to provide transport power of the transport roller to paper. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 6...
Page 36: F. Motors, Clutches, Solenoids, Fans
Belt lift-up motor Lifts the transfer belt unit. BLUM Stepping motor Calibration plate open/ Switches the image density sensor. CALS Electromagnetic solenoid close solenoid Transfer belt motor Drives the transfer belt. Stepping motor AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 7...
Page 37: G. Sensors, Switches And Heaters
Manual feed tray pulling out detection 1 Detects the paper tray position. MTOP1 Contact switch Manual feed paper length detection 1 Detects the paper length. MPLD1 Photo sensor (Photo transmission) Humidity sensor Detects the ambient humidity. — AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 8...
Page 38 Detects discharged paper. POD2 Photo sensor (Photo transmission) Black toner concentration sensor Detects black patch density for toner concentration PCS_B — H. PWB 1 Front / right side / top view AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 9...
Page 39 DC power PWB Outputs the voltage on the secondary side, and controls the heater lamp. High voltage MC PWB Produces a high voltage for the main charger and the developing bias voltage. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 10...
Page 40 Transports original from the copy glass. Delivery motor Reverses or discharges the original. Reverse solenoid DRSOL Switches the flapper during duplex operation. (2) PWB Name Function/operation LED PWB LED display Main PWB Controls and drives RADF. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 11...
Page 41 Transports document on the platen glass. Idle roller Presses DF belt onto the platen glass. Belt roller R The follower roller which is pressed onto the resist roller. Reverse roller Reverses document or discharges document. AR-BC320 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 6 - 12...
Page 42: Descriptions Of Each Section
3 HL2N FUSM_B\ DSWL FUSM_A\ CN12(34pin) FUSM_B FUSM FUSM_A DSWL HLTS1 Fusing unit THSU HL drive circuit POD1 DC power PWB CN3-3 Fusing drive connection gear N2 CN3-1 THSD THSD HLTS2 HLTS2 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 1...
Page 43 1) To provide a greater nip quantity and a higher heating capacity for paper. 2) The soft, flexible rollers press multi-layer toner without defor- mation to fuse on paper. 3) An even pressure is applied to an uneven surface of multi- layer toner. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 2...
Page 44: B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
11 Paper exit roller ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 12 Discharge brush ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ – Fusing unit Replace the unit at 100K or within 2 years. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 3...
Page 45 2) Remove the screw, and remove the fusing front cover (A). 3) Remove the screw, and remove the fusing front PG (B). 4) Remove the connector, the screw, and the lamp holder (C), and remove the lower heater lamp. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 4...
Page 46 When assembling, put the flanges of the upper bearings outside of the frames F and R. Frame R Frame F Note: Refer to the adjustment (ADJ13) when installing the paper guide. Frame R Frame F AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 5...
Page 47 4) Lift the separation pawl and shift it to the right and lift it from the heat roller. Note: When attaching the separation pawl, check that the separa- tion pawl is in contact with the heat roller. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 6...
Page 48: Transfer Section
GND2 Process control BTNF shutter CALS Lift-up cam HV (TC) PWB +24V BLUD (NC) BLUD GND2 (6pin) CN1 (10pin) BLUM B/ BLUM A/ BLUM BLUM B HVREM (5pin) BLUM A +24V +24V AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 7...
Page 49 THV (K, C, M, Y) Each color transfer high voltage RW: Abbreviation of Related Wiring, which means the said load is specified in the related figure of the mechanical and the electrical sections. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 8...
Page 50 Drive to paadle by blum Waste toner full detection 1000 copies without 24g reset AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 9...
Page 51: B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
Waste toner tank unit When waste toner full is detected. ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ – Transfer belt unit Replace the unit at 100K or within 2 years. TX belt clean blade seals. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 10...
Page 52 1) Remove the transfer unit from the machine. 4) Remove the hook, and remove the process control shutter. 2) Remove the screw, and remove the belt cover gear. Cleaning: Clean the calibration sheet. (Wipe with soft, dry cloth.) AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 11...
Page 53 6) Remove the connector (B) and the screw, and remove the PWB. Rear Note: If the upper screw is removed and folded, the electrode is deformed. Therefore, be sure to remove the lower screw. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 12...
Page 54 1) Remove the transfer unit from the machine. 2) Remove the connector and the screw, and remove the belt drive unit. 3) Remove the transfer belt. 4) Remove the E-ring and the bearing, and remove the transfer drive roller. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 13...
Page 55 3) Remove the transfer belt. 4) Remove the terminals. 4) Lift the transfer lift-up unit in the arrow direction B with section A as the fulcrum, and remove it. 5) Remove the transfer discharge sheets. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 14...
Page 56: Process (Image Forming) Section
Discharge lens TES_ +24V DMA/ Y,M,C,K Y, M, C, K Rear frame DV CRUM Drum cartridge Y, M, C, K Developing roller Y, M, C, K Toner cartridge Y, M, C, K AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 15...
Page 57 PCU, and the motors color are driven by the ative position and differs in the operating timing. drive signals sent from the PCU through the driver PWB. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 16...
Page 58 Electric charges remain in the areas where LED light is not radiated onto the OPC drum. As a result, electrostatic latent images are formed on the OPC drum surface. Charges are disposed in direct proportion to the amount of light received. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 17...
Page 59 LED exposure. On the other hand, in the areas on the OPC drum where exposure was not made, the positive potential is higher than the developing bias voltage, repelling toner. OPC drum AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 18...
Page 60: B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
❍ ❍ LED lens Note: When replacing the OPC drum, execute SIM 25-1 for 2 minutes. (This simulation is executed in order to avoid generation of stripes on a half-tone print image.) AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 19...
Page 61 3) Slide the drum shaft in the arrow direction B. 3) Remove the screw, and remove the toner reception seal. 4) Remove the drum in the arrow direction C. ARC260(13_3_A03) Note: Do not deform the seal. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 20...
Page 62 B. i. LED lens cleaning h. LED unit removal 1) Remove the rear cabinet. 2) Remove the PCU PWB unit. 3) Remove the drum unit. 4) Remove the developing unit. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 21...
Page 63: Optical Section (Scanner Section)
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 CN16 (28pin) CN16 (28pin) ICU PWB PCU PWB CN8 (5pin) CN11 (16pin) CN13 (30pin) CN14 (4pin) CN12 (24pin) CN13 (24pin) MFP PWB CN10 (14pin) CN10 (14pin) AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 22...
Page 64 SM A, A’, R, B’ MHPS MHPS Scanner home position detect jam RW: Abbreviation of Related Wiring, which means the said load is specified in the related figure of the mechanical and the electrical sections. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 23...
Page 65 Zooming in the sub scanning direction is performed by changing the scanning speed in the sub scanning direction. Zooming in the main scanning direction is not performed optically but by the image process technology (software). R,G,B Color filters AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 24...
Page 66: B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
1) Open the upper cabinet rear cover. White reference sheet 2) Remove the connector and the screw, and remove the scan- ner control PWB unit. Remove the screw and remove the scanner control PWB (A). AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 25...
Page 67 2) Remove the screw and remove the upper cabinet left. Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the MHPS. 2) Rotate the lamp unit and lift it, and remove the harness holder and the harness. Remove the lamp unit. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 26...
Page 68: Sections
PS roller section. Paper with images transferred on it in the transfer section is passed to the fusing section, and discharged to the face-up tray or the face-down tray. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 27...
Page 69 (2) Electrical section and mechanical section a. Cassette paper feed, paper transport, and paper exit sections GND2 GND2 POD2 OFFSETMB\ OFFSETMA\ OFFSETMB OFFSETMA +24V HPOS\ GND2 POD1 GND2 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 28...
Page 70 Drives the paper feed section and the manual paper feed unit. RW: Abbreviation of Related Wiring, which means the said load is specified in the related figure of the mechanical and the electrical sections. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 29...
Page 71 Paper feed clutch CPFCx Controls ON/OFF of the paper feed roller. Paper feed roller — Feeds paper to the paper transport section. Separation roller — Separates paper to prevent against double feed. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 30...
Page 72 The paper lift plate lifts paper to control the upper limit position of paper so that the pressure between the top paper and the pickups roller remains constant. Lifting is performed by the lift motor and the lift gear. Lift position sensor AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 31...
Page 73 Paper stopper The paper transport clutch controls ON/OFF of each transport Pickup roller roller. Paper feed roller Paper feed motor Transport roller Paper transport roller Separation roller Paper feed clutch Paper transport roller AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 32...
Page 74: B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Torque limiter Transport Transport rollers ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ section ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Transport paper guide AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 33...
Page 75 Note: Do not remove the transfer belt unit. 2) Remove the developing unit. <2> Paper feed roller, torque limiter 1) Remove the cassette. 2) Disengage the pawl, and remove the paper feed roller. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 34...
Page 76 1) Remove the harness and the screw, and remove the paper feed drive unit. 2) Open the maintenance cover (A) from the bottom of the multi paper feed unit. Disengage the pawl and remove the paper feed separation roller (B). AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 35...
Page 77 1) Remove the bottom lid (A), remove the connector and the screw, and remove the cover (B). 5) Remove the E-ring, the gear, and the bearing, and remove the transport roller. When assembling, fit the cover projection with the spring. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 36...
Page 78 8) Remove the paper feed drive motor, and remove the connec- tor on the rear side. Remove the screw, and shift the vertical transport unit to the left to remove. When assembling, engage the four bosses indicated with in the figure below. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 37...
Page 79 (A). <6> Lower resist roller 1) Remove the vertical transport unit. 2) Remove the PS unit. 3) Remove the upper resist roller. 4) Remove the parts and remove the lower resist roller. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 38...
Page 80 2) Remove the power PWB unit. 3) Remove the connector and the screw, and remove the lift-up <4> FD paper exit roller A unit. 1) Remove the cabinet. 2) Remove the paper exit unit. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 39...
Page 81: Operation Panel
OC switch OCSW Timing switch for detecting the document size RW: Abbreviation of Related Wiring, which means the said load is specified in the related figure of the mechanical and the electrical sections. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 40...
Page 82: B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
1) Remove the FD connection cabinet, the front cabinet upper, inverter/LVDS PWB. the FD paper exit port cabinet, and the operation panel plate. 2) Remove the connector and the screw, and remove the ORS light receiving PWB. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 41...
Page 83: External Fitting
(3) Cabinet disassembly 3 5) Lift the cabinet, and slide and remove the front right cabinet (A) upward. 1) Remove the screw, and slide the paper exit tray cabinet right to the right to remove. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 42...
Page 84 (B) upward. (10) Cabinet disassembly 10 1) Remove the screw, and remove the upper cabinet rear cover (A). Remove the connector and the screw, and remove the upper cabinet rear unit. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 43...
Page 85: Others
Sub ozone filter ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Drive section Gears ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Belts ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Others Sensors AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 44...
Page 86 PCU PWB unit. 3) Remove the connector and the screw, and remove the high 3) Remove the harness and remove the AC PWB from the sup- voltage MC power PWB. porter. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 45...
Page 87 (Never remove the screws which are fixing the plate drive frame upper. ) <7> ICU PWB 1) Remove the paper exit tray cabinet right. 2) Remove the screw, and remove the box cover. Remove the screw, and remove the ICU PWB. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 46...
Page 88: Radf Section
Transports document on the platen glass. Idle roller Presses DF belt onto the platen glass. 10 Belt roller R The follower roller which is pressed onto the resist roller. 11 Reverse roller Reverses document or discharges document. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 47...
Page 89 Step 12 taken up by the resist rollers.) Step 13: Document exit sensor (DES) detects trailing edge of discharged original. (DES output LOW) Step 13 Step 14: Original is discharged. Step 14 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 48...
Page 90 (TIMS output HIGH) Step 25 Step 27: Document feed motor (DFM) OFF. (The original is stopped with its leading edge taken up by the resist rollers.) Step 26 Step 27 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 49...
Page 91 (Transport belt and reverse roller rotate.) Step 40: Document exit sensor (DES) detects leading edge of original. Step 39 (DES output HIGH) Step 41: Delivery motor (DES) rpm decrease. Step 40 Step 41 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 50...
Page 92 Step 07: Transport motor (DTM) and delivery motor (DEM) rpm decrease. Step 09 Step 08: Resist sensor (REGS) detects leading edge of original. (REGS output HIGH) Step 09: Original contacts resist rollers and stops. Document feed motor (DFM) OFF. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 51...
Page 93 (Preliminary feed) Step 19 Step 22: Document feed motor (DFM) reverse rotation. (Pickup roller and document feed roller rotate.) Original stopper is released, and the original feed is started. Step 20 Step 22 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 52...
Page 94 (DRS output HIGH) Step 34: Reverse solenoid (DRSOL) OFF. Step 31 (Flapper ascends.) Step 35: Transport motor (DTM) OFF. (Transport belt stops.) Step 32 Step 33 Step 34 Step 35 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 53...
Page 95 (Transport belt and reverse roller rotate.) Step 48: Reverse solenoid (DRSOL) ON. (Flapper descends.) Step 49: Document exit sensor (DES) detects leading Step 44 edge of original. (DES output HIGH) Step 47 Step 48 Step 49 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 54...
Page 96 Step 61: Transport motor (DTM) and delivery motor Step 56 (DEM) forward rotation. (Transport belt and reverse roller rotate.) Original discharge starts. Step 57 Step 58 Step 59 Step 60 Step 61 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 55...
Page 97 Step 71 (DES output HIGH) Step 74: The Documentleading edge of the original advances in the reverse direction by means of the flapper. Step 72 Step 73 Step 74 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 56...
Page 98 (Transport belt and reverse roller rotate.) Step 81 Step 86: Document exit sensor (DES) detects leading edge of discharged original. (DES output HIGH) Step 82 Step 83 Step 84 Step 85 Step 86 AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 57...
Page 99: B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
Pickup roller and document feed roller a-1. Pickup roller and document feed roller disassembly 1) Open the document feed cover. 1) Open (A) the document feed cover. 2) Press the tab, and remove (B). AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 58...
Page 100 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Transport section Transport belt a. Original transport belt a-1. Original transport belt unit disassembly 1) Loosen the screws. 2) Remove (A) the original transport belt unit. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 59...
Page 101 Resist sensor and timing sensor 1) Open (A) the document feed cover. 2) Open the reverse cover. 3) Remove the screws. 4) Remove the rear cover. 5) Remove the screws. 6) Remove (B) the transport guide. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 60...
Page 102 3) Remove the screw, detach the connector, and remove (B) the reverse sensor. d. Reverse sensor and reverse sensor mirror 1) Open the reverse cover. 2) Detach the tab, and remove the reverse roller guide cover. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 61...
Page 103 2) Detach the connector, and remove (A) the front cover. a-2. Original length sensor disassembly 1) Remove the document feed tray. 2) Detach the connector. 3) Remove (A) original length sensor 1 and (B) original length sensor 2. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 62...
Page 104 Resist roller disassembly 1) Remove the E-rings, gear and bearing. b-4. Document feed motor disassembly 1) Remove the screws. 2) Remove (A) the document feed drive unit. 2) Remove the E-rings, spring and bearing. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 63...
Page 105 2) Remove the screws, and remove (A) the document exit 1) Open (A) the document feed cover and (B) the reverse cover. bracket. 2) Remove the screws, and remove (C) the rear cover. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 64...
Page 106 4) Remove each screw, and remove (A) the reverse solenoid. d-5. Document exit cover open sensor disassembly 1) Remove the screws, and remove (A). 2) Detach the connector, and remove (B) the document exit cover open sensor. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 65...
Page 107 2) Remove the screws, and remove the LED PWB. 1) Loosen the screws. 2) Remove the screws, and remove the E-ring. 3) Remove (A). 4) Remove the E-ring. 5) Remove (B) the reverse roller. AR-BC320 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 7 - 66...
Page 108: Setting And Adjustments
1: By executing the collective adjustment of image position and magnification ratio (ADJ21) (Automatic void adjustment SIM50-28), the adjustments of SIM50-10, 48-1, 50-12, and 50-1 can be simply and automatically performed at once. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 1...
Page 109: Adj 1] High Voltage Adjustment
CNMONK are properly assigned to the connector pin numbers of the high voltage adjustment harness. 7) Apply a digital multi-meter to the connector pins of the high voltage adjustment harness corresponding to the output mode to be adjusted. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 2...
Page 110 5) Select the output mode to be adjusted with the color key and the scroll key. 6) Check that the pin numbers of the connectors CNMON and CNMONK are properly assigned to the connector pin numbers of the high voltage adjustment harness. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 3...
Page 111: Adj 2] Image Density Sensor Adjustment
• ADJ 2A Color image density sensor adjustment (adjustment by • When the EEPROM on the PCU PWB is repalced. the adjustment jig) (SIM44-13) • ADJ 2B Black image density sensor adjustment (SIM44-2) AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 4...
Page 112 • Calibration sheet (for replacement) (TLABZ4843FCZZ) TLABZ4843FCZZ is the calibration sheet for replacement. When the calibration sheet attached to CPLTM6305FC01 is dritied or scratched too much to be used, replace only the calibration sheet with a new one. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 5...
Page 113: Led (Writing) Unit)
In case of an error, the adjustment result is not revised. • Image density sensor • PCU PWB • Transfer belt Paper exit direction Front side Check that the half-tone belts of each color are printed in good balance. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 6...
Page 114 0.5mm or less Comparison line Longitudinal direction Rear frame side Reference line Right-angle Execute procedures 4 to 6 for each color. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 7...
Page 115 9) Press the [EXECUTE] key. After completion of the above procedures, check that The print engine image skew adjustment pattern is printed. both of the above two adjustments are satisfied. (One page) AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 8...
Page 116: Adj 4] Image Registration Adjustment
Default setup of SIM 48-6 FSM (Fuser roller speed) D: 80 (For paper of 420mm or shorter in the transport direction) I: 85 (For paper of 420mm or longer in the transport direction) J: 85 K: 70 AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 9...
Page 117 (If the fine adjustment print pattern is in the range of 0 ± 2 for the scale of the fine adjustment reference pattern, there is no need to adjust.) If the adjustment is not completed with a satisfactory result, try the manual adjustment. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 10...
Page 118 (If the fine adjustment print pattern is in the range of 0 ± 2 for the scale of the fine adjustment reference pattern, there is no need to adjust.) If the above condition is not satisfied, change the adjustment value and tray again. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 11...
Page 119 0, and X < 0: -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 B = A + (X + 20) + Y = 48 + (–6 + 20) + (20) = 82 AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 12...
Page 120 B = A + (X + 20) + Y 3) When Y < 0, and X B = A + (X – 20) + Y 4) When Y < 0, and X < 0: B = A + X + Y AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 13...
Page 121 4) When Y < 0, and X < 0: -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 B = A + X + Y = 48 + (–5) + (–20) = 23 AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 14...
Page 122 0.125mm. is satisfied. Repeat procedures 3) – 5) until the condition of procedure 4) If the above procedure does not satisfy the condition of 4), is satisfied. perform the following procedure. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 15...
Page 123: Adj 6] Copy Image Distortion Adjustment
At that time, if the scanner unit B makes contact with the two stoppers on the front and the rear frame simultaneously, the parallelism of the scanner unit B is proper. If not, perform the following procedures. Winding pulley AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 16...
Page 124 Repeat procedures 2) – 6) until the condition of procedure 3) is satisfied. If the distortion in the sub scanning direction cannot be deleted with the above procedures, perform ADJ 6D, Scan image distor- tion adjustment. L = 10mm AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 17...
Page 125 2) If the check result is outside the specified range, perform the following procedure. 3) Remove the front cabinet on the scanner side, and check the installing position of the MB rail. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 18...
Page 126: Ccd Unit Position Adjustment
At that time, fix the CCD unit so that it is in parallel with the At that time, fix the CCD unit so that it is in parallel with the marked line in procedure 9). marked line in procedure 9). AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 19...
Page 127: Ratio Adjustment
When the set value is change by 1, the image is shifted by about 0.4mm. Repeat procedures 2) to 5) until the above condition is satisfied. (Example 2) Copy B (Longer than the original) AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 20...
Page 128: Adjustment
3) Set IMAGE LOSS and DEN-A to "20". 4) Set all the set items of L1 and L2 to "0". 5) Make a copy at 400%. (Original table mode) Lead edge void area Rear edge void area AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 21...
Page 129: Adj 11] Copy Color Balance/Density Adjustment
A – O changed. (each copy mode) 46-20 The color copy density and color balance of all Set to the default when adjusting the copy quality. A – O copy modes are changed. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 22...
Page 130 There are following five major cases: 1) When installing 2) When periodic maintenance 3) When consumable part is replaced in repair work 4) When consumable part is not replaced in repair/checking work 5) Other repair/check AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 23...
Page 131 Check the copy color balance/density adjustment. Enter the SIM 63-03 (Manual operation) Text/Printed photo mode mode and press the (Test chart UKOG-0162FCZZ/UKOG-0283FCZZ is used.) EXECUTE key. (Next page) (Next page) : Standard adjustment flow AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 24...
Page 132 Enter the SIM 63-9 mode, Check the cause, repair the trouble section, and press the [EXECUTE] key. and execute all the adjustment from the beginning again. : Standard adjustment flow AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 25...
Page 133 Note for the copy color balance check 2) Check that there is no dirt or scratch on BK1 and BK2 patches To check the copy color balance and density, use the Sharp gray of SIT chart (UKOG-0280FCZZ). chart and the serviceman chart. In the (Manual) Text/Printed photo If there is dirt, clean with alcohol.
Page 134 If the color balance of each process (CMY) black patch in A to O is near the black patch referring to the patch, it is judged that the color balance has been correctly adjusted. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 27...
Page 135 If a satisfactory result in the copy color balance or the density can- not be obtained by the automatic adjustment, use SIM46-21 (ADJ11C) (automatic adjustment). AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 28...
Page 136 When ADJ 11B (Color balance adjustment (Auto)) is performed balance as registered this time. with SIM 46-24, this procedure is automatically performed. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 29...
Page 137 (DEF3) target is the same as the factory color balance target.) Color balance target in the user color balance adjustment Color balance target for Service color balance the user color balance target adjustment AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 30...
Page 138 Basically the service target gamma data must be registered imme- ance adjustment (Manual) with SIM 46-21. The possible cause lies diately after completion of the color balance adjustment (Manual) in this procedure. with SIM 46-21. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 31...
Page 139 The color balance (gamma) corresponding to the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the copy color balance adjustment (manual adjustment) (ADJ 11C) is set as the ser- vice target. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 32...
Page 140 PRINTED NORMAL Printed photo Normal color mode) PHOTO COPT TO COPY Copy document TEXT/PRINTED NORMAL Text/printed photo Normal PHOTO COPT TO COPY Copy document PHOTOGRAPH NORMAL Photograph Normal TEXT/PHOTO NORMAL Text/Photograph Normal AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 33...
Page 141 The copy color balance must also have been adjusted properly. left edge of the document table. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 34...
Page 142 Normally set to the default (50). Full explanations on the operating procedure, notes, and 3) Press the [OK] key. operations must be given to the user. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 35...
Page 143 6) Press the [EXECUTE] key. The copy color balance adjustment YES: Foundation removal is performed. (step 2) is automatically performed. After completion of the NO: Foundation removal is not performed. adjustment, the display returns to the original menu. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 36...
Page 144 Photo) mode and when the document includes high lpi images. Display Set value Content If moire is found, adjust the set value to 2 in order to reduce sharp- TEXT DISABLE There must be considerable ness and reduce moire.
Page 145: Adj 12] Fusing Pressure Adjustment
8) Measure the dimension (L) of the center section of the glitter- ing line made by the fusing roller. Check that the dimension is in the specified range. Check that the pressure balance between the front and the rear frame sides is proper. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 38...
Page 146: Adj 14] Document Size Sensor Adjustment
Original size sensor sensitivity adjustment 1) Enter the SIM 41-2 mode. 2) Make the sensor adjustment without an original. With the original cover open and without an original on the original table, press the [EXECUTE] key. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 39...
Page 147: Adj 16] Touch Panel Coordinates Setting
• When a part in the DC power unit is replaced. RADF assembly assembly VR701 RADF securing screw Hinge base alignment scale line (1 mm gradations) RADF securing screw Right hinge assembly Auxiliary view Z Hinge base Screw adjustment screw VR702 AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 40...
Page 148 Make the gap between the glass surface and each spacer 0.5 mm or less. Magnet assembly Glass Copier Spacer part surface suction plate (gap 0.5 mm or less) AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 41...
Page 149: Adj 20] Printer Color Balance Adjustment
The print density is gradually changed from the lower area to the • The patch density is changed gradually. higher area without reversing of the change direction. The density level of each color is virtually same. Patch B may not be printed. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 42...
Page 150 Print a test page Color balance is successfully adjusted Test print: Used to check the current color balance and the gray level adjustment state. By executing this adjustment, the test page is printed. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 43...
Page 151 6). 7) Set the adjustment points (+4 to –4 on the right side) corre- sponding to the density points (12 positions) marked with check mark on the test pattern on the adjustment menu. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 44...
Page 152 3) Select "Color adjustments." EASY CALIBRATION Operating procedures Touch the keys to select the desired 4) Select "Easy calibration adjustments." color of gray. 8) Press the OK key. (The adjustment values are set.) AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 45...
Page 153: Adj 21] Collective Adjustment Of Image Position And Magnification Ratio
4) Select [SCAN] to scan the outputted self print chart. 5) Select [FINISH] to display the result. High Density Low Density Mid Density [DATA]: Scanned data are displayed. 6) Select [OK] and complete. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 46...
Page 154 ADF: 1. Fit the self print chart with the original side guide without clearance. 2. For ADF, adjust on the front surface. Set the self print chart on the ADF as shown below. AR-BC320 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS 8 - 47...
Page 155: Simulation
To cancel the current simulation mode or to change the main code and the sub code, press the user setup key. Canceling the simulation mode to return to the normal mode 1) Press CLEAR ALL key. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 1...
Page 156 The display is made according to the selected mode and the item. Do you want to change the content ? The changed content is stored. Enter the new setting and Press the EXECUTE button adjustment values. and OK button. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 2...
Page 157: B. Simulation List
Used to check the operations of Operation test/ Others Operation the fan motors and the control check circuits. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 3...
Page 158 (display, print) judged as necessary to repair.) (Machine section only) Used to check the total trouble Adjustment/ Trouble (self diag) history. Setting/Operation data output, check (display, print) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 4...
Page 159 (This developing, transfer, simulation is performed with the cleaning) OPC drum is replaced.) Used to clear the waste toner Data clear Process Transfer Counter counter in the transfer section. (Photoconductor, developing, transfer, cleaning) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 5...
Page 160 Used to set "Continue/ Setting Specifications Discontinue" of printing when toner life is reached. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 6...
Page 161 LCD display.) Used to check the operation of Operation test/ Others Operation the card reader and the sensors check and the related circuits. (The card reader sensor operation can be monitored with the LCD display.) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 7...
Page 162 (high-density (display, print) cleaning) correction) (process correction). This simulation allows to check if the correction operation is performed normally.) Color image density sensor Adjustment Process (Transfer) adjustment (Adjustment by the adjustment jig) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 8...
Page 163 Image color balance adjustment Adjustment Scanner (reading) Picture quality in the network scan mode Used to adjust the copy color Adjustment Image process (ICU) Picture quality Color balance balance (color) (copy document mode) (gamma/density adjustment for each color) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 9...
Page 164 (Single color copy mode) Used to adjust the gamma/ Adjustment Image process (ICU) Picture quality Color balance density in the black edge section of the copy mode image. (Black text and black line reproduction adjustment) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 10...
Page 165 (Simple method) (The same content of SIM 50-1. However this simulation is easier to perform.) Used to adjust the image Adjustment ICU/Printer Picture quality position and print area in the sub scanning direction. (Print engine section) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 11...
Page 166 Used to set the CCD color Setting Scanner Picture quality Color balance balance (gamma) default. (Image scanning) Used to check the color balance Adjustment/ Image process (ICU) Picture quality Color balance (gamma) check patch. Setting/Operation data output, check (display, print) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 12...
Page 167 Used to change/set the soft SW Setting setting (FAX-related items). (When the FAX is installed.) Used to initialize the soft SW Setting Data Initializing setting (FAX-related items) according to the destination. (When the FAX is installed.) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 13...
Page 168 (When the FAX is installed.) Used to select the DTFM signal Operation test/ Operation (1 – 9, 0, *, #) to send it to the check line and the speaker (Level: soft SW setting). (When the FAX is installed.) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 14...
Page 169 Setting Specifications the FAX. (When the FAX is installed.) PIC program rewriting Setting Operation (When the FAX is installed.) PIC adjustment value writing Setting Operation (When the FAX is installed.) ACR data registration Setting Operation AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 15...
Page 170 (Reset to the standard value of SIM67-27. (The value is reset to the factory setting.)) Used to set the printer screen Setting mode. Used to copy the scanner Setting Flash ROM (Scanner) Data Writing destination. (Flash writing) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 16...
Page 171: C. Details
• The light source unit is at the home position. a MHPS is conditions for aging, execute with procedure 1. highlighted. • The light source unit is not at the home position. a MHPS is displayed normally. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 17...
Page 172 Paper reverse solenoid SPSW2 Push switch 2 SPSW3 Push switch 3 SDIPSW1 DIP switch (SW1) SDIPSW2 DIP switch (SW2) SDIPSW3 DIP switch (SW3) SDIPSW4 DIP switch (SW4) SDIPSW5 DIP switch (SW5) SDIPSW6 DIP switch (SW6) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 18...
Page 173 0 – 200 adjustment G Staple two-point binding center adjustment 0 – 200 H Staple two-point binding pitch adjustment 0 – 100 Punch center adjustment 47 – 53 Punch hole position adjustment 0 – 100 AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 19...
Page 174 When the [TRC ON] key or the [TRC OFF] key is pressed, the TRC clutch is turned ON or OFF. If the response of monitoring TRC ON/OFF is made, DESK SENSOR TRC ON/OFF is displayed. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 20...
Page 175 1. Press each corresponding key to set for the key is highlighted. If the [EXECUTE] key is pressed while it is Procedure aging operation. highlighted, the operation is stopped. (Set items of each key) The selected key is highlighted. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 21...
Page 176 The setup contents of this simulation remain unchanged until the power is turned off. When SIM 7-1 is executed, the setup contents are canceled. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 22...
Page 177 A: MIDDLE SPEED Middle speed (117mm/s) (Color) (B & W) 180 – 700 53.5 ± 0.2v CNMON –620v B: LOW SPEED Low speed (58.5mm/s) (Color) (B & W) 180 – 700 50.6 ± 0.2v CNMON –590v (Special paper) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 23...
Page 178 B & W Thick paper 1 58.5mm/s 147 N HEAVY_P1_DPX_BW B & W Thick paper 1(Duplex mode) 58.5mm/s 178 O HEAVY_P2_BW B & W Thick paper 2 58.5mm/s 163 P ENV_BW B & W Envelope 140mm/s AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 24...
Page 179 Inverter reverse motor (Normal rotation) BRMRV Inverter reverse motor (Reverse rotation) BGSOL Inverter gate solenoid BTMFW Inverter transport motor (Normal rotation) BTMRV Inverter transport motor (Reverse rotation) ADU transport motor APAM ADU alignment motor ATRC ADU transport clutch AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 25...
Page 180 The denominator indicates the printable Operation/ 1. The current setup is displayed. (Highlighted) quantity after waste toner near full Procedure 2. When the maintenance cycle is selected with the detection.) key, the selected key is highlighted. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 26...
Page 181 The misfeed history sections are displayed sequentially from the latest one. Max. 50 items of information can be stored, and the oldest one is deleted sequentially. The trouble position may be presumed with this data. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 27...
Page 182 POD1_SLC POD1 remaining jam (LCC (APPD2) not-reached jam feed paper) APPD2_S ADU transport sensor 2 POD1_SMF POD1 remaining jam (APPD2) remaining jam (Manual paper feed tray feed paper) POD2 POD2_N POD2 not-reached jam POD2_S POD2 remaining jam AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 28...
Page 183 The machine condition can be Color image density sensor trouble (Calibration presumed according to this data. plate surface reflection ratio abnormality) Process humidity sensor breakdown Developing unit improper cartridge detection (Black) Developing unit improper cartridge detection (Cyan) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 29...
Page 184 Used to check the ROM version of each unit Improper combination of the TEL/LIU PWB and the (Purpose) (section). FAX soft switch. The FAX-BOX PWB is not one for the AR-BC320. Item Software (FAX detection) Operation/ If there is any problem in the software, check the...
Page 185 (Counter values to be displayed with this simulation) RADF Automatic document feeder DESK/ADU Desk/Duplex unit Large capacity cassette INVERTER Bypass module AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 31...
Page 186 Function Used to check the misfeed positions and the (Purpose) number (history) of misfeed at each position. (If the misfeed count is considerably great, it may be judged as necessary to repair.) Section RADF Option AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 32...
Page 187 Puncher counter INVERTER Inverter counter Purpose Data clear Function Used to clear the data of the number of uses (print (Purpose) quantity) of each paper feed section. Section Paper feed Item Counter Paper feed unit AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 33...
Page 188 Self print mode print counter (Color) The display for reconfirmation to clear is shown. Select YES or NO to clear the counter. YES: Clear NO: Not clear After replacement of the OPC drum, the following counters are cleared. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 34...
Page 189 3. Used to set the paper kind display mode in the manual paper SCANNER E-MAIL Scanner e-mail send counter feed mode. SCANNER FTP Scanner FTP send counter Documents or paper of 8.5" x 13" are treated as a selectable size. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 35...
Page 190 Enter the code number corresponding to the auditor Procedure specification mode. Mode Content [P10] Built-in auditor mode [AR-EC1] Card counter mode (only Japan) [MODE1] Coin vendor mode 1 [MODE2] Coin vendor mode 2 [MODE3] Coin vendor mode 3 AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 36...
Page 191 1 (Roman8) 1 (Roman8) 1 (Roman8) 36 (Win3.1J) 1 (Roman8) setting PRT environment PCL font 0 (Font No. 0) 0 (Font No. 0) 0 (Font No. 0) 81 (Font No. 81) 0 (Font No. 0) setting AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 37...
Page 192 PRT environment PCL font 0 (Font No. 0) 0 (Font No. 0) 0 (Font No. 0) 0 (Font No. 0) 0 (Font No. 0) setting Language setup: 0x50 American English, 0x51 Japanese, 0x5c Chinese, 0x5c English AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 38...
Page 193 SIM 22-4 is displayed as one trouble or as the accumulated number of continuous troubles when two or more troubles of same kind occur continuously. Item Specifications Purpose Setting Function Used to set Enable/Disable of AMS operation in the (Purpose) center-binding mode. Item Specifications AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 39...
Page 194 B (0: Group rounding allowed Group rounding 0 – 1 copy color balance and density). 1: Group rounding inhibited) setting C (0: Display disabled Scanner mode 0 – 1 USA, Canada: (1: Display enabled) send time Enable display setting AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 40...
Page 195 (600 dpi) in Black/White copy with the document feeder unit. (Set value) Item Content Set range Default A (0:YES High image quality mode 0 – 1 1: Enabled 1:NO) disable/enable setting AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 41...
Page 196 BTNF Belt waste toner full detection computer and the MODEM (machine side), the self diag Side tray paper full detection display (U7-00) is displayed. HPOS Shifter home position detection TFD2 Top tray paper full detection AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 42...
Page 197 (Sensors to be checked) display is highlighted. If performed properly, the above data is stored and the COMPLETE is highlighted. Sensor name Content CARD Card insertion detection DATA Card number signal detection CLOCK Reference clock signal detection AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 43...
Page 198 Used to set the fusing temperature in each (Purpose) operation mode. Document sensor 7 Section Fixing (Fusing) Item Operation Operation/ 1. Select the kind of lamps and the operation mode Procedure with the scroll key. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 44...
Page 199 After completion of the adjustment, the result is displayed and the [EXECUTE] key display returns to the original state. Purpose Setting Function Used to set enable/disable of correction operations (Purpose) in the image forming (process) section. Section Process (Photoconductor, developing, transfer, cleaning) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 45...
Page 200 Used to forcibly execute the image forming section LIMIT adjustments (Purpose) correction (high density process correction) F BELT GROUND Error judgment level for (process correction). the belt surface detection level difference Section Process (Photoconductor, developing, transfer, cleaning) Item Operation AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 46...
Page 201 (Max. 4 steps) /Correction correction) error (C) voltage MAGENTA_PROCON_ERROR High-density image density CONVERSION Discrimination of Sharp version and other correction (process company version of toner cartridge correction) error (M) (0: SHARP, 1: Other company) YELLOW_PROCON_ERROR High-density image density...
Page 202 PCS_C Color image density LED ADJ sensor current adjustment value If the adjustment is not completed normally, "ERROR" is displayed. In case of an error, the contents of the adjustment are not revised. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 48...
Page 203 In the case of abnormal completion, ERROR is displayed and case of an error, "ERR" is displayed. the correction data are not stored. • For the reference value and the correction value, an error display is not made, but the previous value is displayed. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 49...
Page 204 R SINGLE COLOR (COPY Single color (Copy sensor) TO COPY) document) BELTMIN Transfer belt surface min. detection level (Black image sensor) BELTDIF Difference between the max. value and the min. value of transfer belt surface detection level (BELTMAX-BELTMIN) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 50...
Page 205 3. Select the color mode with the color key (RGB). (The currently D PRINTED PHOTO Printed photo set adjustment value is displayed.) E PHOTOGRAPH Photograph 4. Enter the set value with the 10-key and press the [OK] key, and F MAP the entered value is set. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 51...
Page 206 3. Enter the adjustment value of the selected point with the 10- value is printed. key and press the [OK] key. (The entered value is set.) When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, the color balance adjustment check pattern corresponding to the entered adjustment value is printed. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 52...
Page 207 Value Value key and press the [OK] key. (The entered value is set.) POINT1 When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, the color balance adjustment check pattern corresponding to the entered adjustment value is printed. POINT15 AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 53...
Page 208 1. Select the color to be adjusted with the color key Procedure (K/C/M/Y). 2. Select the adjustment point with the scroll key. 3. Enter the adjustment value of the selected point with the 10- key and press the [OK] key. (The entered value is set.) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 54...
Page 209 COLOR1 reproduction COLOR2 GREEN adjustment) COLOR3 BLUE B BLACK TEXT Black image edge COLOR4 YELLOW (INTERCEPT) section density (overall level) COLOR5 MAGENTA adjustment (Black COLOR6 CYAN text and black line reproduction adjustment) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 55...
Page 210 (Relationship between the set value and foundation removal operation) Ratio of printed photo in the document (Ratio of dot areas) Display Set value (Display) None or Little – Medium – Very little Medium Much much RATHER 2 (Default) MIDDLE RATHER HIGHT HIGHT AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 56...
Page 211 Emphasis weak 2 High lpi Sharp For high lpi images, Emphasis weak images the filter set by SIM Slightly Emphasis strong 46-33 SEG mode C sharp is automatically selected. (Sharp or slightly sharp filter) AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 57...
Page 212 : 1: MFT 2: CS1 3: CS2 4: CS3 5: CS4 6: LCC 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key, and press [OK] key. : 1: R 2: S The adjustment value is set. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 58...
Page 213 Used to adjust the FAX mode (ultra-fine mode) (Purpose) document scan density (when the FAX is installed). Section ICU PWB/FAX Item Picture quality Operation/ 1. Select the print density adjustment mode with the Procedure scroll key. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 59...
Page 214 Item Picture quality Image position (Purpose) Operation/ 1. Select the adjustment item with the scroll key. Section Firmware (Machine/FAX) Procedure 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key. 3. Press the [OK] key. Item Operation AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 60...
Page 215 B. Paper lead edge position --- (L2) 40 C. Lead edge void area --- (DEN-A) 40 Operation/ 1. Select the adjustment mode (DEN-B/DEN-C) D. Rear edge void area --- (DEN-B) 40 Procedure with the scroll key. E. IMAGE LOSS --- 40 AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 61...
Page 216 When the set value is decreased, the image is shifted to the front side. (Items to be set) Min. Max. Display Content Default Value Value Platen mode (Document table) RADF mode AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 62...
Page 217 1 error DENSITY Toner patch density value (K) 9999 CYAN_MAIN_ROUGH2_ERROR Cyan main scanning CHECK K rough adjustment 2 error DENSITY Toner patch density value (C) 9999 MAGENTA_MAIN_ROUGH2_ERROR Magenta main scanning CHECK C rough adjustment 2 error AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 63...
Page 218 21: Sub scanning direction rough adjustment 2 Cyan patch print error 22: Sub scanning direction rough adjustment 2 Magenta patch print error 23: Sub scanning direction rough adjustment 2 Yellow patch print error 98: Regist sensor error 99: Other error AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 64...
Page 219 In the manual paper feed tray paper feed, the paper area of Procedure 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key and press 49128mm² (184 x 267) or less is regarded as the small size. the [OK] key to set the entered value. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 65...
Page 220 A4R (11 x 8.5R) position, and press the [EXECUTE] key. TRAYVOLMIN Tray paper min. After selecting width detection TARYVOLMIN, set the tray document guide to the minimum width position, and press the [EXECUTE] key. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 66...
Page 221 (Items to be set) Min. Max. Display Content Default Value Value A PATTERN Print pattern specification 1: SKEW--- Used to check scan tilt. 2: FOCUS --- Used to check/adjust focus. B LINE Dot print width (N-1) PITCH specification AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 67...
Page 222 5. Press the REPEAT key and perform procedure 4 again. 6. Press the [OK] key. The color balance corresponding to the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the copy color balance adjustment (manual adjustment) is set as the service target. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 68...
Page 223 Duplex print selection (NO, 1 – 2 1 (NO) YES) H PAPER Paper kind selection 1 – 6 TYPE 1: PLAIN 2: HEAVY 1 3: HEAVY 2 4: OHP 1 5: OHP 2 6: ENVELOPE AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 69...
Page 224 Used to check the operations of the printer section (Purpose) (self-print operation/BW). (The print pattern, the paper feed mode, the print mode, the print quantity, and the density can be set optionally.) Section Printer Item Operation AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 70...
Page 225 (The 10 8-color band print coordinates are displayed.) ✕ 11 Even pitch pattern (1 by Interval Section Operation (Display, procedure) N-1) sub scan direction width gradation (N-1) ❍ 12 Grid pattern Input Line width process AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 71...
Page 226 PRESENT column is displayed in the NEW column. When [DEST CODE] key is pressed, the display is changed to the message display window, indicating the country code. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 72...
Page 227 Used to print all the images in the memory. MESSAGE5 Message 5 (Purpose) (When the FAX is installed.) MESSAGE6 Message 6 Section ALARM Alarm Item Data Image data RINGER Calling melody (speaker) EXT.TEL.RINGER External telephone call AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 73...
Page 228 Used to adjust and check the make time of the dial Operation/ 1. Select the pattern to be sent. (Purpose) pulse (20pps). (When the FAX is installed.) Procedure 2. Press the [EXECUTE] key. Section Item Operation AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 74...
Page 229 ICU PWB SRAM. This function is enabled only when the AR-MM9 is installed. It is used to restore the backup data of the AR-MM9 to the ICU PWB SRAM after completion of repair of the ICU PWB. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 75...
Page 230 Each display is reversed or normalized according to Operation/ 1. Press the [EXECUTE] key. Procedure the status change. Procedure The FAX program is downloaded. (Checkable sensors) Polarity reverse signal Polarity reverse signal Handset hook SW EXHS External telephone hook SW AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 76...
Page 231 1. Press [EXECUTE] key to check send and receive Procedure connected. Procedure operation of the data line or the command line The detected signals are highlighted. individually from the Model controller to the MFP controller. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 77...
Page 232 Max. 4 Reserve Through Number6 FNET_RANGE 0 – 74 Res. Thru Num.7 Null Max. 4 Reserve Through Number7 FNET_TIME_OUT 76 – 255 Res. Thru Num.8 Null Max. 4 Reserve Through Number8 FNET_COUNT 1 – 15 AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 78...
Page 233 In case of an error, "ERROR" is displayed. Display Content Set range Default A SELECT-IN Centro I/F SELECT IN 0 – 1 (0:OFF 1:ON) signal YES/NO setting AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 79...
Page 234 DEF1, DEF2, DEF3 DEF1 when changing to "1" with SIM 26-54, when the screen is switched with SIM 67-29, or when there is a great change in color. Execute after the automatic adjustment (SIM 46-24) of copy. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 80...
Page 235 1. Press the [EXECUTE] key. 2. Select [YES]. (If [NO] is selected, the display returns to the initial display.) The value is reset to the standard value, and the data are saved to the backup area. AR-BC320 SIMULATION 9 - 81...
Page 236: Maintenance List
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Shading glass ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Rails ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Drive wire, pulley, pulley belt AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 1...
Page 237 ❍ mirror Reverse sensor and ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ mirror *1: When to replace: Check the counter value on the respective feed entrances. Roller/pad parts: 100K or 2 years. AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 2...
Page 238: List
When Unit Name Part name 100K 150K 200K 250K 300K 350K 400K Remark calling Developing Toner cartridge Replaced by user when toner empty section (or at the specified distance covered) (integrated with toner cartridge) AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 3...
Page 239: C. Transfer Section
✕ ✕ ✕ Sensors ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Waste toner tank unit When waste toner full is detected. ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Transfer belt unit Replace the unit at 100K or within 2 years. AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 4...
Page 240: D. Fusing Section
✕ ✕ 11 Paper exit roller ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 12 Discharge brush ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 13 Fusing unit Replace the unit at 100K or within 2 years. AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 5...
Page 241: E. Optical Section (Scanner Section)
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Shading glass ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Rails ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Drive wire, pulley, pulley belt AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 6...
Page 242: F. Paper Feed Section, Transport Section
❏: Shift position ✩ : Replace : Adjust : Lubricate When Unit Name Part name 100K 150K 200K 250K 300K 350K 400K Remark calling ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ LED lens AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 7...
Page 243: H. Filters, Drive Section, Others
Ozone filter ✕ Sub ozone filter ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Drive section Gears ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Belts ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Others Sensors AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 8...
Page 244: I. Radf Section
Print Inhibit. Maintenance counter (Total) Message 1 Message 4 Maintenance counter (Color) SIM 21-1 setup value Message 2 Message 5 x 110% Both of maintenance counter (Total) and Message 3 Message 6 maintenance counter (Color) AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 9...
Page 245: B. Relationship Of Transfer Unit System Counter Display Message, And Machine Operations
• If there is any job being executed when the transfer unit life end is detected, the paper feed in the machine is discharged and the machine is stopped. Same as stop by paper empty. (Paper may be left in an option unit (an after-process unit, a desk, etc.). Servicemen should take a great care for that.) AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 10...
Page 246: C. Relationship Of Fusing Unit Counter, Display Message, And Machine Operations
Drum cartridge accumulated mileage (K) 21,316,667 [mm] — — Drum cartridge accumulated mileage (C) 21,316,667 [mm] — — Drum cartridge accumulated mileage (M) 21,316,667 [mm] — — Drum cartridge accumulated mileage (Y) 21,316,667 [mm] — — AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 11...
Page 247: E. Relationship Of Toner Cartridge System Counters Display Messages, And Machine Operations
• If there is any job being executed when the toner cartridge life end is detected, the paper feed in the machine is discharged and the machine is stopped. Same as stop by paper empty. (Paper may be left in an option unit (an after-process unit, a desk, etc.).) AR-BC320 MAINTENANCE LIST 10 - 12...
Page 248: Troubleshooting
Related to a machine trouble. The Trouble machine is stopped. Replace or supply Troubleshoot the cause. Other — the consumable part. Repair Cancel the self- diagnostic message with the diagnostics (test commands). Reset Standby state AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 1...
Page 249: List
Improper combination of the TEL/LIU PWB and the detection) FAX soft switch. Finisher bundle process motor abnormality (Finisher The FAX-BOX PWB is not one for the AR-BC320. detection) (FAX detection) Finisher tray lift motor abnormality (Finisher Improper combination of the FAX-BOX destination...
Page 250: Details
Cause Gate array (ASIC, FPGA) Case 3 Cause High voltage PWB trouble abnormality on the ICU Check & Replace the high voltage Remedy PWB. Check & Replace the gate array on Remedy the ICU PWB. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 3...
Page 251 Check & Replace the LED head Remedy unit. Remedy unit. Case 3 Cause ICU PWB abnormality Case 3 Cause ICU PWB abnormality Check & Replace the ICU PWB. Check & Replace the ICU PWB. Remedy Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 4...
Page 252 AR-BC320. Check & Replace the ICU PWB. Check & Replace the ICU PWB. Remedy Remedy Case 2 Cause ICU PWB abnormality (When the identification port is abnormal) Check & Replace the ICU PWB. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 5...
Page 253 Check grounding of the Case 4 Cause Malfunctions by noises Remedy machine. Replace the ICU Check & PWB or the MFP PWB. — Remedy Common Cancel Can be canceled by method turning OFF/ON the power. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 6...
Page 254 Same as Case 1. Case 4 Cause Console finisher control Remedy PWB trouble Case 4 Cause Console finisher control Check & Same as Case 1. PWB trouble Remedy Check & Same as Case 1. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 7...
Page 255 Use SIM 3-2 to check the Remedy sensor operation. Case 2 Cause Harness disconnection Check & Same as case 1. Remedy Case 3 Cause Console finisher control PWB trouble Check & Same as Case 1. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 8...
Page 256 Case 2 Cause Harness disconnection PWB trouble Check & Same as Case 1. Check & Same as Case 1. Remedy Remedy Case 3 Cause Console finisher control PWB trouble Check & Same as Case 1. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 9...
Page 257 Case 6 Cause Bin shift mechanism trouble adjustment. Check & Repair the mechanism. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 10...
Page 258 PCU PWB. Connect it properly. 3. Check connection of the cartridge. Connect it properly. 4. Check for disconnection of the harness. Replace the harness. Case 2 Cause Cartridge trouble Check & Replace the cartridge. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 11...
Page 259 However, when the sensor gain is changed, the output is not within the specified range. Section — Common Check Use SIM 44-2 to adjust the process control sensor gain. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 12...
Page 260 Developing unit trouble cartridge. Developing unit Check & Replace the developing trouble Remedy unit. Check & Replace the developing Case 3 Cause Control PWB (PCU) Remedy unit. trouble Check & Replace the PCU PWB. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 13...
Page 261 Case 3 Cause Control PWB (PCU) Insufficient cleaning of the trouble transfer belt, calibration Check & Replace the PCU PWB. plate solenoid operation Remedy trouble Check & Check the drum surface Remedy and the belt surface. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 14...
Page 262 Check & Check the drum surface Check & Check the drum surface Remedy and the belt surface. Remedy and the belt surface. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 15...
Page 263 Check & 1. Check connection of the trouble Remedy harness between the Check & Check the drum surface PCU PWB and the Remedy and the belt surface. image density sensor. 2. Clean/replace the image density sensor. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 16...
Page 264 ICU PWB. of the slave unit PWB. Case 2 Cause ICU PWB trouble Check & Replace the ICU PWB. Remedy Case 3 Cause FAX PWB trouble Check & Replace the FAX PWB. Remedy AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 17...
Page 265 Check the HDD again. 2. Check the destination of Remedy Replace the HDD. Replace the main unit with SIM the PRT PWB. 26-6. 3. Use a proper combination of the main unit and the FAX-BOX. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 18...
Page 266 Check the Thermistor trouble, PCU PWB thermistor input disconnection of the fusing circuit. section connector Cancel the error with SIM Check & Check the thermistor and Remedy its harness. Cancel the error with SIM 14. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 19...
Page 267 Check the interlock switch. Check the Check & Use SIM 1-1 to check the AC PWB and the PUC Remedy mirror operation. PWB lamp control circuit. Cancel the error with SIM AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 20...
Page 268 Check the harness and the Remedy belt lift motor operation. connector between the Check the harness and the PCU PWB and the transfer connector between the belt motor. PCU PWB and the belt lift motor. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 21...
Page 269 Check & Check connection of the without security functions Remedy harness and the is installed for the ICU- connector. ROM with security kit functions. Check & Check the ROM version, Remedy and replace it if necessary. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 22...
Page 270 PCU/ICU PWB. 3. Use SIM 16 to cancel the error. Check & Check that the EEPROM is Remedy properly installed. When replacement, check that the EEPROM before replacement is inserted to the board after replacement. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 23...
Page 271 2. Replace the SCN PWB. data and the adjustment 3. Use SIM 16 to cancel data.) the error. 2. Replace the PCU PWB. 3. Use SIM 16 to cancel the error. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 24...
Page 272 Turn OFF/ON the power to Case 1 Cause Motor lock, motor RPM cancel the error. abnormality, Over current to the motor, ADF control PWB trouble Check & Use SIM 2-2/3/4 to check Remedy the paper feed motor operation. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 25...
Page 273 Check & Check the lift-up unit. operate normally.) Remedy Section MFP PWB Case 1 Cause CPT-ASIC abnormality MFP PWB abnormality Check & Turn OFF/ON repeatedly. Remedy If the trouble is not canceled, replace the MFP PWB. AR-BC320 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 26...
Page 274: Rom Version Up
3) When installing a new repair spare parts PWB unit which has a ROM in it to the machine. 4) When the program in a ROM has some troubles and must be corrected. AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 1...
Page 275: C. Flash Rom Version Up Method
Read socket of ROM Copying between Flash ROM ’ s Flash ROM Copy New Version Program DATA Execution program (ICU,PCU,OPE,SCN,FAX) LED 1 (For ROM to ROM) Flash ROM B’ (32Mbit x 2) DATA flow Program execution AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 2...
Page 276 16Mbit x 2 Program for provided for use. scanner control control Flash scanner control Flash ROM Flash ROM Program for FAX For FAX 8Mbit x 2 Program for FAX control Flash control Flash control Flash AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 3...
Page 277: Precautions
ROM installed to the other PWB including options. In some combination of ROM versions, the machine may not oper- ate normally. If all the ROM's are of the latest versions, there is no problem. AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 4...
Page 278: Flash Rom
Flash ROM (Mainte.exe) PCU Flash ROM program file xpcuxxx_d.pgm ICU Flash ROM program file xIcuxxx_d.pgm Operation control PWB Flash xOpexxx_d.pgm ROM program file Scanner control Flash ROM WScnXXX_d.pgm program FAX control Flash ROM program AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 5...
Page 279: Flash Rom Version Up Procedure
1) Check that the power of the machine is turned off. Install the Flash ROM which is to be upgraded (copied) to the write socket of the ICU PWB. (6-2) Open the "System." AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 6...
Page 280 9600/19200/38600/57600 (6-4) Click the "Port (COM/LPT)" and douche-click the "Com- munication port (COM*)" to be used. In the case of Windows 2000: (6-1) Open the "Control panel." Double-click AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 7...
Page 281 (NOTE) Selection of data files to be written determines whether a source ROM (which includes the latest version program and the Flash ROM copy program) or a ROM which has only the latest version program is made. AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 8...
Page 282: Flash Rom's
Status 10 Flashing Flashing Flash writing error Status in bold means an error Status 11 Verifying Status 12 Flashing Verifying error Status 13 Low- Low- Normal completion speed speed flashing flashing AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 9...
Page 283 Open the "Control panel." 2) Check that the machine power is off, and connect the PC and the level converter desk unit serial I/F connector and the level converter. (4-2) Open the "System." AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 10...
Page 284 If 38400 cannot be set, set either of the following com- munication speeds. 9600/19200 38400 (4-4) Click the "Port (COM/LPT)", and double-click the "Communication port (COM*)" to be used. In the case of Windows 2000: (4-1) Open the "Control panel." Double-click AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 11...
Page 285 The file selection dialog is displayed. Select the data file to be written, and click the Open button. 8) Select the communication setup in the option menu, and set the communication speed same as which is set in procedure AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 12...
Page 286 (NOTE) When connecting or disconnecting the level converter, be sure to turn off the machine power in advance. If the level converter is connected or disconnected with the power ON, the level converter may be damaged. AR-BC320 ROM VERSION UP 12 - 13...
Page 287: Electric Diagram
[13] ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 1. Block diagram A. PCU PWB PRTC_FAN WakeUp_PCU UART SCI,STS <CN16> PPD2 AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 1...
Page 288 B. ICU PWB TX25-100P CN17 CONNECTOR PRINTER DTC114 Q108 Q105 LCX244 CX244 IC53 BUFFER SWITCH (PCU) ASIC TIMING-LED B22B-PHDSS-B CONNECTOR B22B-PHDSS-B CONNECTOR B22B-PHDSS-B CONNECTOR B22B-PHDSS-B KCMY CONNECTOR UART (MFP) AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 2...
Page 289 C. MFP PWB AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 3...
Page 290: D. Print Control Pwb
USB Chip ML60852ATB CN12 CN13 CN15 PCI Bus PCI Bus IEEE-P1284 Parallel Interface USB Interface to PC to PC AR-HD4 PCI Bus PCI Bus PCI648 IDE Bridge 40GB 7,200rpm 3.5"HDD Ethernet Interface to PC AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 4...
Page 291: Ac Power Line Diagram
2. AC power line diagram AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 5...
Page 292 AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 6...
Page 293: Dc Power Line Diagram
3. DC power line diagram AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 7...
Page 294: Actual Wiring Chart
4. ACTUAL WIRING CHART (1) POWER SECTION (100V series) AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 8...
Page 295 (2) DRUM DRIVE/DSW SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 9...
Page 296 (3) IMAGE PROCESS SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 10...
Page 297 (4) HIGH VOLTAGE SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 11...
Page 298 (5) MOTOR-DRIVER SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 12...
Page 299 (6) PCU-ICU SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 13...
Page 300 (7) PAPER TRANSPORT SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 14...
Page 301 (8) TRANSFER BELT SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 15...
Page 302 (9) FUSING SECTION (100V series) THSU A1 GND2 (NC) FUINT GND2 +24V THSD FUCH POD1 (NC) (BPD) (NC) AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 16...
Page 303 (10) PAPER EXIT SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 17...
Page 304 (11) MANUAL PAPER FEED SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 18...
Page 305 (12) LED-HEAD SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 19...
Page 306 (13) DESK SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 20...
Page 307 (14) IMAGE SCANNER SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 21...
Page 308 (15) OPERATION SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 22...
Page 309 (16) ICU SECTION AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 23...
Page 310: Signal List
Detects paper presence on the paper tray. AR-D17/D18/D19 DPFCx Paper feed clutch Controls ON/OFF of the paper feed roller. AR-D17/D18/D19 DPFSx Pickup solenoid Presses the paper pickup roller onto paper. AR-D17/D18/D19 DPPD1 Paper transport sensor 1 Detects paper transport. AR-D17/D18/D19 AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 24...
Page 311 1 cassette lift-up upper limit detection Detects the paper upper limit position. Main machine LUM1 1 cassette lift-up motor Drives the lift plate. Main machine MHPS Mirror home position sensor Detects the scanner home position. Main machine AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 25...
Page 312 (Controls ON/OFF.) Lift upper limit sensor AR-F13 VFMP Exhaust fan motor 1 Exhaust and cools the fusing section. Main machine VFMS Exhaust fan motor 2 Exhaust and cools the fusing section. Main machine AR-BC320 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13 - 26...
Page 313: Printer Controller Section
B. Basic composition Ethernet Printing system Device ID only Windows PC Engine Bitmap data P1284 Controller Printer Image-BUS Driver Print data Scanned Image Device ID Image-BUS Print data Command/Status Status Serial Scan data Command/Status Serial AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 1...
Page 314: C. Accessory
Status Print Queue Font AUTO Whale PCL5c Adobe PostScript (SPDL) Whale SPDL-c Engine I/F Manager Host I/O Manager Roman Kanji Print Spooler Serial Image-BUS 1284 1284 1284 Port 1284 Port Ethernet Port Engine AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 2...
Page 315: A. Functional Specifications
• No Staple • 1 position • 2 positions • Center 2 positions Shifter (Offset) On/Off Punch On/Off Resolution 300 dpi/600 dpi Settings Graphics Graphics Mode Raster/Vector Font Source Download Fonts, Resident Font AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 3...
Page 316: C. Memory Limitation Matrix
Pure Black Text On/Off All Text to Black On/Off Color Adjustment Color Balance, Image Pantone Gamma adjustment Ink simulation Color Profile Support *1: When OS is set as Inch system: displayed as “12 x 18”. AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 4...
Page 317: D. Print Area
B: Physical Paper Size A: Physical Paper Size C: Printing offset B: Physical Paper Size D: Printing offset C: Printing offset E: Printable Area D: Printing offset F: Printable Area E: Printable Area F: Printable Area AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 5...
Page 318: Configuration Report (Test Page)
05/23/2002 HARDWARE STATUS SOFTWARE STATUS Machine Information PCL Emulation Hardware Specs Network Information Firmware Version Installed Device Color Calibration CONDITION SETTINGS CUSTOM SETTINGS Default Settings Tray Settings 1: PRINT 2: COPY 3: FAX AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 6...
Page 319: Hardware
Serial 2 IC27, 32, 39, 46 CN10-11 SDCS0 SDCS1-2/3-4 IC31 Card PCI Bus 32bit/33MHz Serial JCI NIC Ethernet I/F Debug EEPROM Serial I/F IC40 IC20 3.5" HDD Unit CN12 SCNIF SCNIF Board ASIC IC62 AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 7...
Page 320: C. Interface
INTX3 Engine Power Status Signals SOR[76, 54, 32, 10] Scanner SCNIF SOG[76, 54, 32, 10] Data ASIC (8bit/color) SOB[76, 54, 32, 10] (IC62) SCLK Scanner Clock SCNIF Board (CN8) Scanner Control LD_GT Signals AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 8...
Page 321: Setting
This program is used to set the condition for printing. The factory default setting is "1 SET". A4 paper cannot be automatically selected in place of 8-1/2" x 11". AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 9...
Page 322 The program that was set will be effective after the power is turned on. NOTE: For setting and modification of "Network settings", be sure to consult with the network administrator. AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 10...
Page 323: B. Jumper Setting
This program is used to read the configuration that was stored using the [STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION] program and restore it as the current configuration. The currently set configuration will change to the configuration read from memory. AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 11...
Page 324 CRT is minimized when print. Colors outside printer color reproduction gamut are color- mapped by saturation match. • [SHARP Color]*; Used to print photo images and graphic images together. Colors are reproduced to express intermediate color reproduc- tion gamut between Perceptual Match and Saturation Match.
Page 325: Firmware Version Up
10) Execute the printer color balance adjustment. (grayout), the Information Icon is displayed to the left of each set- (Note) The AR-BC320 is not provided with a jumper (JP3). ting item. If clicking such icon, the following information is dis- played to the type 1 dialog box.
Page 326: Ar-Pk4 Installing Procedure
10) After the main unit goes into the print ready state, use SIM 22- ftp> bin 5 to check that the PS firmware version is displayed. 200 Type set to I. ftp> put resource.ps 200 PORT command Ok. 150 Open data connection. 226 Data connection closed. AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 14...
Page 327: E. Ps Printer Utility Software Installation
Print the PS fonts list to check to insure that installation is com- pleted properly. D:\cidfont> 6) Reboot the main unit and print the PS fonts list to check to insure that the added fonts are registered. AR-BC320 PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 14 - 15...
Page 328: Key Operator Program
For the following settings, see the indicated manuals. DISABLING OF COVERS MODE Printer settings Operation manual (for printer) DISABLING OF AUTO PAPER SELECTION Fax settings Operation manual (for facsimile) Network scanner settings Operation manual (for network scanner) AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 1...
Page 329: Special Tools
FLASH ROM (32Mbit x 2) 2pcs PWB, Printer control PWB or in the operation control PWB). Magnifying glass Picture quality check (Mainly the color Purchase a commercially registration is checked.) available one. (Magnification ratio:20 - 25) AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 2...
Page 330: List Of Adjustment/Setup Values
M: Thick paper 1 (Monochrome) 51 to 255 147 (K) N: Thick paper 1/Duplex mode 51 to 255 178 (K) (Monochrome) O: Thick paper 2 (Monochrome) 51 to 255 163 (K) P: Envelope (Monochrome) 51 to 255 168 (K) AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 3...
Page 331 A: Max. position 0 to 255 This simulation detection level is not used B: P1 position 0 to 255 adjustment normally. Use C: P2 position 0 to 255 SIM40-02 D: Min. position 0 to 255 instead. AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 4...
Page 332 Transfer belt surface max. detection 0 to 255 level (Black image sensor) Transfer belt surface min. detection 0 to 255 level (Black image sensor) Difference between max. and min. of 0 to 255 the transfer belt surface detection level AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 5...
Page 333 Dark voltage level 0 to 255 adjustment Current adjustment value 1 to 255 Half tone image Setup data 0 to 255 The setup data EEPROM – correction initial setup cannot be (ICU PWB) entered directly AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 6...
Page 334 1 to 99 EEPROM (color scan) (ICU PWB) B: Text/Printed photo 1 to 99 C: Text/Photograph 1 to 99 D: Printed photo 1 to 99 E: Photograph 1 to 99 F: Map 1 to 99 AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 7...
Page 335 M: 255/Y: 0 D: COLOR4 (YELLOW) 0 to 255 C: 0/M: 0/ Y: 255 E: COLOR5 (MAGENTA) 0 to 255 C: 0/M: 255/ Y: 0 F: COLOR6 (CYAN) 0 to 255 C: 255/ M: 0/Y: 0 AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 8...
Page 336 (PCU PWB) B: Paper lead edge position 1 to 99 C: Lead edge void area 1 to 99 D: Rear edge void area 1 to 99 E: Lead edge image loss 0 to 99 AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 9...
Page 337 (ICU PWB) entered directly. Image loss setup for A: FAX mode image loss 0 to 99 peripheral of scanner/ B: Scanner mode (all modes except for 0 to 99 FAX send the copy mode) image loss AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 10...
Page 338 D: Print quantity 1 to 999 E: Paper feed tray selection 1 to 6 1: MFT 2: CS1 3: CS2 4: CS3 5: CS4 6: LCC F: Paper exit tray selection 1: R, 2: S AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 11...
Page 339 (SIM 46-24) Scanner (CCD) gamma The correction EEPROM default setup (Copy data cannot be (ICU PWB) document mode) entered directly Centro I/F signal YES/ A: Centro I/F SELECT IN signal YES/ NO setup NO setting AR-BC320 OTHERS 15 - 12...
Page 340 Memo...
Page 341 Memo...
Page 342 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 343 CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT (Danish) ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. (English) Caution ! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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