Sharp AR-M355 N, AR-M455 N Multifunctional IMAGER Quick Reference Guide

Why the AR-M355N/M455N …

Targeted for busy mid-volume environments, the

AR-M335N/M445N Digital Multifunctional IMAGERs offer powerful Multitasking, Advanced Application

Integration and Leading Edge Security. The base model is comprised of a newly engineered 300 MHz

Multi-tasking Controller, an integrated PCL6

Network Printing System, and 40 GB Hard Disk

Drive that include Sharp’s Document Filing System combined with a Duplex Single Pass Document

Feeder (DSPF) and on-line paper capacity of up to

3100 sheets.

Each of the host machines is available in three different configurations:

Package A, AR-M355NA / AR-M455NA

Package B, AR-M355NB / AR-M455NB

Package C, AR-M355NC / AR-M455NC

Base N Model machines include 35/45 PPM engine,

300 MHz multitasking controller, 128 MB memory,

PCL6 printing system, 40 GB hard disk drive (with document filing), 500-sheet letter size tray, USB2 port, IEEE parallel port, and RJ-45 network interface.

Scan 2 Technology

The new technology enables users to scan both sides of a 2-sided document in one pass, autoduplex documents on paper stocks up to 97 lbs

Index, and offer an array of convenience features.

Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355N/M455N

Description: Features & Options

The AR-M335N/M445N Digital

Multifunctional IMAGER

Performance, Flexibility,

Productivity, and Security

Powerful Network Connectivity

300 MHz PCL6 Printing System

40 GB Hard Drive

Network Tandem Printing

Flexible Network Scanning

Ability to end to 6 different destinations allows for a truly digital workflow

¾ Send to Desktop

¾ Sent to E-mail

¾ Send to FTP

¾ Send to Group

¾ Send to FAX

¾ Send to I-FAX

Professional Finishing

Features

9 35/45 ppm print speed

9 True multi-tasking engine controller

9 50-sheet Duplex Single Pass Feeder

9 Document filing system

9 Permanent Font and Form storage

9 Carbon Copy Print mode

9 Auto Duplexing on stocks up to 97 lb. index

9 IP/MAC Address Filtering (secure NIC card)

9 LDAP support with optional Network Scanner

Expansion Kit

9 Standard IEEE 1284 and USB 2.0 ports

9 New Card Shot feature (copies both sides of an ID card onto a single sheet of paper)

Two-Tray Finisher

Saddle-Stitch Finisher

Mail Bin Stacker

Scalable Security Offerings

Confidential Print Feature

User Authentication (E-mail)

IP/MAC Address Filtering

Data Security Kit (128 bit encryption)

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Toolbox Basics

Mechanical

• Screwdriver, Phillips #2

• Screwdriver, Flat #1

• Wrench, 1.5mm Hex head

• Feeler gauges

Electrical

• Voltmeter

• ESD wrist or ankle strap

• Approved surge suppressor

• 30x lighted viewing device

Miscellaneous

• Clean, soft, lint-free cloths

• Alcohol


Pre-Setup: Tools, Documentation, & Admonitions

Special Tools & Service Documentation

Description Part Number

AR-M355N/AR-M455N, Service Manual, Circuit Diagram, and Parts Guide

SM-ARC355N/ARM455N

Code: 00ZARM455NA1E

*AR-DU3/DU4, Duplex Unit

*AR-TE3, Exit Tray or

*AR-TE5, Exit Tray/Cabinet

*AR-D27, Stand/3 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer

SM-AR-DU3

N/A

SM-AR-D28

*AR-D28, Stand/MPD & 2000 Sheet Paper Drawer

*AR-MU2, Multi-purpose Drawer

*AR-FN6, Finisher

*AR-MS1, Mail-bin Stacker

*AR-FN7, Saddle Stitch Finisher

* Optional equipment

Laser Admonition

SM-AR-D28

SM-AR-D28

SM-AR-FN7

SM-AR-MS1

SM-AR-FN6

For your protection, do not remove protective covers or bypass safety interlocks.

Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDSs)*

Product Code Description

AR-455MT

MSDS

No.

F-01331

AR-455MD

AR-455DR

Toner cartridge

(Black)

Developer (Black)

Drum

F-31331 n/a

* Download MSDSs at http://www.sharp-service.com

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Electrical/Electronic Component

Admonitions

WARNING: Electrical hazard.

Employ proper precautions when working with high-voltage electrical equipment.

CAUTION: Improper handling of electronic components can damage the equipment.

Properly ground and wear an electro-static device (ESD) on your wrist or ankle when working with electronic modules. Similarly, use anti-static bags to protect electronic components during storage or shipping.

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Basic System Configuration

System configuration

Basic system

AR-M355N/AR-M455N

(Copier/Network printer model)

* To install the AR-MU2, the exclusive use desk is required.

Necessary options:

Any one of the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28), the stand/3x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-

D27), or the multi-purpose drawer

(AR-MU)*

Any one of the upper exit tray extensions (AR-TE4 or AR-TE5), the finisher (AR-FN6), the mail-bin stacker

(AR-MS1)

AR-EF3

AR-RK2

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Option lineup

Major options

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4

No.

1

2

7

8

9

5

6

10

11

Option Name

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer

Multi-purpose drawer

Upper exit tray extension or Cabinet exit tray

Exit tray

Duplex module/bypass tray

Duplex module

Saddle stitch finisher

Finisher

Mail-bin stacker

Fax expansion kit

Model

AR-D28

AR-D27

AR-MU2

AR-TE4

AR-TE5

AR-TE3

AR-DU4

AR-DU3

AR-FN7

AR-FN6

AR-MS1

AR-

FX12


Optional Equipment

or

Exit Tray/Cabinet

(AR-TE5)

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Adjustment Checklist


Adjustment and Simulation

Simulation

Entering the Simulation Mode

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Copy mode key ON → Program key ON → Asterisk (*) key

ON → CLEAR key ON →Asterisk key ON → Ready for input of a main code of simulation

Entering a main code with the 10-key → START key ON

Entering a sub-code with the 10-key → START key ON

Select an item with the scroll key and the item key.

The machine enters the mode corresponding to the selected item.

a) b)

Press START key or EXECUTE key to start the simulation operation.

To cancel the current simulation mode or to change the main code or the sub code, press the user setup key.

6.

*Canceling the simulation mode to return to the normal mode:

Press CA key.

Simulation List

Please refer to the Simulation List (pages 1 through 10) that follows.

Note: For detailed instructions, refer to Section 8 of the AR-M355N/M455N Service Manual.

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Simulation List (Pg. 1 of 10)

Simulation List (Main/Sub)

Code

Main

1

2

3

Sub

1

2

1

2

3

2

3

6

4

5

6

7

2

1

2

1

3

1

6

8

10

20

21

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Function (Purpose)

Used to check the operations of the scanner (read) unit and its control circuit.

Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in the scanning (read) section and the related circuit.

Used to check the operations of the automatic document feeder unit and the control circuit.

Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the automatic document feeder unit and the related circuits.

Used to check the operations of the loads in the automatic document feeder unit and the control circuits.

Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in the finisher and the related circuit.

Used to check the operation of the load in the finisher and the control circuit.

Used to adjust the stacking capacity of the finisher. (Used to adjust the alignment plate [jogger] stop position in the finisher paper width direction. The adjustment is made by changing the alignment plate home position in the paper width direction by software.)

Console finisher (AR-FN7) adjustment.

Used to check the mail bin stacker sensor.

Used to check the operations of the mail bin stacker loads.

Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the paper feed section (desk paper feed/large capacity tray) and the related circuit.

Used to check the operations of the loads in the paper feed section (desk paper feed/large capacity tray) and the related circuit.

Used to check the operation of the display, LCD in the operation panel and control circuit.

Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and the control circuit.

Used to check the operation of the paper transport system loads and the control circuit.

Used to check the operations of each fan motor and its control circuit.

Used to set the operating conditions of aging.

Used to set the intermittent aging cycle.

Used to set the warm-up time display YES/NO.

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10

13

14

15

16

17

21

22

Simulation List (Main/Sub)

8

9

6

7

8

9

10

4

5

1

2

6

17

1

2

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

2

3

Used to check and adjust the operations of the developing voltage of each color and the control circuit.

Used to check and adjust the operation of the main charger grid voltage in each printer mode and the control circuit.

Used to check and adjust the operation of the transfer voltage and the control circuit.

Used to check and adjust the operation of the transfer voltage and the related circuit. (Transfer belt cleaning mode.)

Used to check and adjust the operation of the load (clutch/solenoid) in the duplex section and the control circuit.

Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the duplex section and its control circuit.

Used to check the operations of the toner motor and the related circuit.

Used to cancel the self-diag “U!” trouble. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U1/LCC/U2/PF troubles.

Used to cancel the self-diag “U6-01, 02, 03, F3-12, 22” (large capacity paper feed tray, paper feed trays 1, 2) troubles.

Used to cancel the self-diag U2 troubles.

Used to cancel the PF troubles (when the copy inhibit command from the host computer is received).

Used to set the maintenance cycle.

Used to check the print count value in each section an each operation mode. (Used to check the maintenance timing.)

Used to check the total numbers of misfeed and troubles. (When the number of misfeed is considerably great, it is judged as necessary for repair. The misfeed rate is obtained by dividing this count value with the total counter value.)

Used to check misfeed positions and the misfeed count of each position. (if the misfeed count is considerably great, it may be judged as necessary to repair.)

Used to check the trouble (self-diag) history.

Used to check the ROM version of each unit (section).

Used to output the list of the setting and adjustment data (simulations, FAX soft switch, counters).

Used to display the key operator code. (This simulation is used when the customer forgets the key operator code.)

Used to check the number of use of the finisher, the SPF, and the scan (reading) unit.

Used to check the number of use (print quantity) of each paper feed section.

Used to check the system configuration (options, internal hardware).

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Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d)

22

23

24

25

1`

9

10

11

5

6

7

2

3

4

15

1

2

11

12

13

19

2

80

Used to check the use frequency (send/receive) of FAX. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to check the SPF misfeed positions and the number of misfeed at each position. (When the number of misfeed is considerably great, it can be used as necessary for repair.)

Used to check the operating time of the process section (OPC drum, DV unit, toner bottle).

Used to check the values of the counters related to the scan mode and the internet FAX mode.

Used to check the trouble history of paper jam and misfeed. (If the number of misfeed and troubles is considerably great, it may be judged as necessary to repair.)

Used o check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the paper feed and transport sections.

Used to clear the misfeed counter, the misfeed history, the trouble counter and the trouble history. The counters are cleared after completion of maintenance.)

Used to clear the number of use (the number of prints) of each paper feed section.

Used to clear the number of use of the finisher, SPF, and the scan (reading) unit.

Used to reset the maintenance counter.

Used to reset the developer counter. (The developer counter of the DV unit which is installed is reset.)

Used to reset the copy counter.

Used to clear the OPC drum counter. (Perform this simulation when the OPC drum is replaced.)

Used clear the printer mode print counter and the self print mode print counter.

Used to clear the FAX counter. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to reset the OPC drum rotation time, and the DV unit rotation time counter. ; The developer counter in the DV unit installed

Is reset.

Used to clear the counters related to the scan mode and the internet FAX mode.

Used to check the operations of the developing section (toner concentration, humidity and toner concentration sensor, humidity sensor, temperature sensor output can be monitored.)

Used to make the initial setting of toner concentration when replacing developer.

8

2

7

11

12

1

2

1

5

6

10

18

1

1

1

9

2

3




26 3 Used to set the specification of the auditor. Setting must be made according to the auditor use conditions.

30

40

41

43

44

14

Used to set the count mode of the total counter and the maintenance counter.

Used to set the specifications (paper, document detection, etc.) of the destination.

Used to set the network scanner trial mode.

Used to set YEZ/NO of toner save operation. (This function is valid only in Japan and UK versions. [Depends on the destination setting of SIM26-6.] For the other destinations, the same setting can be made by the user program P22.)

Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors in other than the paper feed section and the operations of the related circuits.

Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors in the paper feed section and the related circuits.

Used to check the operation of the manual feed tray paper size detector and the related circuit. (The operation of the manual feed tray paper size detector can be monitored with the LCD display.

Used to adjust the manual paper feed tray paper width detector detection level.

Used to enter the manual paper feed tray paper width adjustment value.

Used to check the multi-purpose tray width detection adjustment value.

Used to check the multi-purpose tray width detection adjustment value.

Used to check the operation of the document size sensor and the related circuit. (The operation of the document size sensor can be monitored with the LCD display.)

Used to adjust the document size sensor sensing level.

Used to check the operation of the document size sensor and the related circuit. (The document size sensor output level can be monitored with the LCD display.)

Used to set the fusing temperature in each operation mode.

Used to set enable/disable of correction operations in the image forming (process) section.

Used to check the data related to the image forming section correction (process correction) result (corrected main charger grid voltage, the developing bias voltage, and the laser power voltage in each print mode). (This simulation allows to check that correction is performed normally or not.)

Used to check the output level of the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor.

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44

46

16

17

18

19

20

12

13

14

15

21

22

23

24

25

27

31

14

16

2

9

11

Used to check the output level of the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor.

Used to check the toner concentration control data.

Used to adjust the copy density in all the copy modes (Auto, Text, Text/Photo, and Photo mode.

Used to adjust the print density for each density level (display value) in the copy mode (binary-Text mode). An optional print density can be set for each density level (display value).

Used to adjust the print density for each density level (display value) in the copy mode (binary-Photo m ode). An optional print density can be set for each density level (display value).

Used to adjust the print density into eh FAX mode (all models).

Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (each normal mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (each fin mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (each super fine mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (each ultra fine mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to set the gain in shading correction.

Used to adjust the gamma (density gradient) in the copy mode.

Used to set the auto mode operation specifications in ach mode (copy, scan, FAX).

Used to adjust the copy density correction into eh SPF copy mode for the document table copy mode. The adjustment is made so that the copy density becomes the same as that of the document table copy mode.

Unused to adjust the scanner exposure level in all the scanner modes.

Used to adjust the scanner exposure level in the normal text mode.

Used to adjust the scanner exposure level in the fine text mode.

Used to adjust the scanner exposure level (in the super fine text mode).

Used to adjust the scanner exposure level in the ultra fine text mode.

Used to adjust the gamma (density gradient) of the network scanner mode.

Used to adjust sharpness of the copy mode.

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46

48

50

51

53

10

12

27

2

6

7

8

39

45

46

1

5

6

1

2

5

6

7

Used to adjust sharpness of the FAX mode.

Used to adjust the image density in the FAX mode (600dpi).

Used to adjust sharpness of the scanner mode.

Used to adjust the copy magnification ratio (in the main scanning and the sub scanning directions).

Used to adjust the copy magnification ratio in the sub scanning direction.

HSYNC cycle adjustment.

Used to adjust the copy image position and the void area (image loss) adjustment on print paper in the copy mode. (The similar adjustment can be performed with SIM 50-5 and 50-2 (Simplified method].) (Document table mode.)

Used to adjust the document scan position, the image print position, and the void area (image loss). (Simple adjustment) (This adjustment is the simple method of SIM 50-1.) (Document table mode.)

Used to adjust the print image position and the void area (image loss) on print paper. (Adjustment as the print engine.) (This adjustment is reflected on all the FAX/printer/copy modes.)

Used to adjust the copy image position and void area (image loss) on print paper in the copy mode. (The similar adjustment can e performed with SIM 50-7 [simple method].) (SPF mode).

Used to adjust the copy image position and void area (image loss) on print prepare in the copy mode. (The similar adjustment can be performed with SIM 50-6). (SPF mode.)

Used to adjust the print image off-center position. (Adjusted separately for each paper feed section.)

Used to adjust the scan image off-center position. (Adjusted separately for each scan mode.)

Used to adjust the image loss of the scan image in the FAX/scan mode.

Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper on the resist roller of each section (each paper feed, duplex feed and SPF paper feed of the copier). (This adjustment is required when the print image position variations are considerably great or when paper jams occur too frequently.)

Used to adjust the DSPF width detection level.

Used to enter the SPF width detection adjustment value.

Used to adjust the document scan start position. (Used to adjust the scanner scan position into eh SPF mode front scan.)

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56

60

61

62

63

64

4

1

2

3

6

1

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

1

2

7

1

7

8

10

11

Used to set the specifications of the engine control operations. (PCU-PWB).

Used to set the specifications of the scanner control operations. (Scanner control PWB).

Used to set the specifications of the controller operations. (MFP control PWB).

Used to transfer the MFP controller data. (Used to repair the PWB.)

Used to check the MFP control (DRAM) operations (read/write).

Used to check the operation of the scanner (write) unit (LSU).

Used to adjust the laser power (absolute value) in the copy mode.

Used to adjust the laser power (absolute value) in the FAX mode.

Used to adjust the laser power (absolute value) in the printer mode.

Used to format the hard disk.

Used to check the operation of the hard disk (read/write). (Only in the model with a disk installed). (Partial check.)

Used to check the operations of the hard disk (read/write). (All areas check.)

Used to check the operations of the hard disk. (The self-diag operation of the SMART function I executed.

Used to check the operation soft the hard disk. (/The result of the self-diag operation of the SMART function is printed out.)

Used to format the hard disk (the system area excluded).

Used to delete a job complete list (also to delete job log data).

Used to delete document filing data. (The management area (standard folder, user folder) is cleared.)

Used to check the result of shading correction. (The shading correction data are displayed.)

Used to execute shading.

Used to adjust the white plate scan start position for shading. (Document table mode.)

Used to check the operation of the printer section (self-print operation). (The print pattern, the paper feed mode, the print mode, the print quantity, and the density can be optionally set).

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7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

3

4

5

6

2

1

2


65 1 Used to adjust the touch panel (LCS display section) detection position.

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Used to check the result of the touch panel (LCD display) detection position adjustment. (The coordinates are displayed.)

Used to change and check the FAX soft switch functions. (Used to change and check the functions provided for the FAX soft switches.) (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to clear the FAX soft switch function data and to set to the default. (Excluding the adjustment values.) (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to check the operation of the FAX PWB memory (read/write). (This adjustment is required when the PWB is replaced with a new one.) (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to check the output operation of data signals in each data output mode of FAX. (Used to check the operation of MODEM.)

Send level: Max. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to check the output operation of data signals in ach data output mode of FAX. (Used to check the operation of MODEM.)

An output is sent at the send level set by the soft switch. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to print the confidential pass code. (Used when the confidential pass code is forgotten.) (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to print the mage memory data (memory send/receive). (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to check the output operation of various sound signals of FAX. (Used to check the operation of the sound output IC.)

Send level: Max. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to check the output operation of various sound signals of FAX. (Used to check the operation of the sound output IC.) An output is sent at the send level set by the soft switch. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to clear all data of the image memory (memory send/receive). The confidential data are also cleared at the same time.

(Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to check the output operation of FAX G3 mode 300bps. (Used to check the operation of MODEM.) Send level: Max.


Used to check the output operation of FAX G3 mode 300bps. (Used to check the operation of MODEM.) An output is send at the send level set by the soft switch. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to enter (set) the number of FAX dial signal output test. (The dial number set by this simulation is outputted when the dial signal output test is made by SIM 66-14-16.) (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to set the make time in the FAX pulse dial mode (10pps) and to test the dial signal output. (The dial number signals et by

SIM 66-13 is outputted.) Used to check troubles in dialing and to check the operation. (Only when FAX is installed.

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66 15 Used to set the make time in the FAX pulse dial mode (20pps) and to test the dial signal output. (The dial number signal set by SIM 66-

13 is outputted.) The send level can be set to an optional level. Used to check troubles in dialing and to check the operation. (Only when FAX is installed.)

16 Used to check the dial signal (DTMF) output in the FAX tone dial mode. (The dial number signal set by SIM 66-13 is outputted. The send level can be set to an optional level. Used to check troubles in dialing and to check the operation. (Only when FAX is installed.)

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18

19

Used to check the dial signal (DTMF) output in the FAX tone dial mode. Send level: Max. Used to check the operation. (Only when

FAX is installed.)

Used to check the dial signal (DTMF) output in the FAX tone dial mode. An output is sent at the send level set by the soft switch. Used to check the operation. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to back-up the HDD data into the Flash memory (optional FAX expansion memory: AR-MM9). (Only when FAX is installed.)

20 Used to read the back-up data by SIM 66-19 to the SRAM/HDD. (Only when FAX is installed.)

21

22

Used to print information related to FAX (various registrations, communication management, file management, system error protocol).


Used to adjust the handset volume. (Only when the FAX is installed.)

23 Used to download the FAX program. (Only when FAX is installed.) Not used in the market. (For development.)

24 Used to clear the FAST memory data. (Only when FAX is installed.)

25 Used to register the FAX number for Model dial-in. (Only when FAX is installed.) Not used in the market. (For development.)

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66 26 Used to register external telephone numbers for Modem dial-in. (Only when FAX is installed.) Not used in the market. (For development.)



66 39 Used to set the destination specifications. (Only when FAX is installed.)

42 PIC program rewriting. (Only when FAX is installed.)

27 Used to register the transfer number for voice warp. (Only when FAX is installed.) Not used in the market. (For development.)

43 PIC adjustment value writing. (Only when FAX is installed.)

29 Used to clear data related to an address book (one-touch registration, program registration/expansion, relay memory box registration, each table content.)

30 Used to check the change in the TEL/LIU status. (Only7 when FAX is installed.)

67 2 Used to check the operation of the parallel I/F o the printer. (This simulation is for production only, and requires a special tool for execution.) (Not used in the market.)

Used to set YES/NO of the parallel I/F select signal of the printer.

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31 Used to check the relay operation. (Only when FAX is installed.) 16 Used to check the operation of the network card.

32 Used to check the receive data (fixed data) from the line. (Only when FAX is installed.)

33

34

35

36

39

Used to check the signal (BUSY TONE / CNG / CED / FNET / DTMF) detection. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to measure the communication time of test image data. (Only when FAX is installed.)

Modem program rewriting. (Only when FAX is installed.) Not used in the market. (For development.)

Used to check interface between MFPC controller and MDMC. (Check of the data line or the command line.) (Only when FAX is installed.)

Used to set the destination specifications. (Only when FAX is installed.)

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Supplies

Supply System Table

Description

Toner cartridge (Black)

Developer (Black)

Content Life Product Code / MSDS No.

Toner cartridge (with IC)

(x 10)

(Toner: Net weight 750 g)

Developer

(Developer: Net weight

500 g) (x 10)

350K

(35K x 10)

1000K

(100K x

10)

AR-455MT / MSDS No. F-01331

AR-455MD / MSDS No. F-31331

OPC drum (x 1) 200K AR-455DR (No MSDS required) Drum

Note 1: The other maintenance parts which are not listed above are registered as service parts.

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Maintenance Parts List

Item

200K Maintenance Kit

Upper heat roller kit

Lower heat roller kit

Cleaner blade

Content

Cleaner blade (x 1)

Drum separation pawl (x 4)

MC unit *1 (x 1)

Toner receiving seat (x 1)

Side malt F (x 1)

Side malt R (x 1)

Transfer roller (x 1)

Discharge blade (x 1)

Paper dust removing unit (x 1)

DV blade (x 1)

DV side seal F (x 1)

DV side seal R (x 1)

Upper heat roller (x 1)

Fusing separation pawl (Upper) (x 4)

Lower heat roller (x 1)

Fusing separation pawl (Lower) (x 2)

Cleaner blade (x 10)

Staple cartridge

Staple cartridge

Staple cartridge (x 3)

Staple cartridge (x 3)


Supplies (cont’d)

Life

200K

200K

200K

200K

(x 10)

3000 times

(x 3)

5000 times

(x 3)

Model Name

AR-455KA1

AR-455UH

AR-455LH

AR-455CB

AR-SC1

AR-SC2

Remarks

*1: Screen grid, charging plate,

MC cleaner unit are included.

AR-455CB = (AR-455BL) x 10

Cartridge for AR-FN4

Common with cartridge for AR-

FN6

Cartridge for AR-FN7

Note: The other maintenance parts which are not listed above are registered as service parts.

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Basic Specifications

Engine Copy Speeds (PPM)

Paper Size AR-M355N

A4 (8.5” x 11”)

A4R (8.5” x 11” R)

A5R/5.5” x 8.5”R,

Invoice-R

B5

B5R, Executive-R

A3/(11” x 17”)

8K

16K

35ppm (31ppm*)

25ppm

35ppm

35ppm

25ppm

17ppm

17ppm

35ppm

* Paper feed from Manual Bypass Tray

AR-M455N

45ppm (40ppm*)

30ppm

45ppm

45ppm

30ppm

20ppm

20ppm

45ppm

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Functional Speeds

Warm Up Time:

First Copy Times:

Jam Recovery Times:

Multi-Copy Max:

Void Width:

Image Loss (Normal)

External Dimensions:

W x D x H:

Dimensions: W X D:

Weight:

Engine:

Desk:

Rack:

DSPF:

Power Source

Power Consumption


Basic Specifications (cont’d)

< 80 secs.

10.5 sec. (Color)

15.5 sec. (B&W)

About 30 sec. (Under standard condition of 60 seconds left after side cover opening, polygon motor halt)

999 sheets

Lead Edge: 5mm or less

Rear Edge: 5mm or less

5mm or less

826 x 665 x 1127mm (32.5” x 26.2” x 44.4”) including automatic document feeder.

feeder

Approximately 41.4kg (91 lbs)



Approximately 2lkg (46 lbs)

100V system (100-127V), 50/60 Hz, Inlet type power cord

AR-M355N = 1440W; AR-M455N = 1440W

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Cautions for Servicing

□ Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty printouts.

□ The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area.


Cautions for Servicing & Prohibited Printing List

□ Do not make any modifications to this machine. Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

□ Since this machine is heavy, it is recommended that it be moved by more than one person to prevent injury.

□ When connecting this machine to a computer, be sure to first turn both the computer and the machine off.

□ Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge into fire. Toner may be spattered, causing a burn.

□ Store toner or toner cartridges in a hard-to-reach place for child safety.

Prohibited from Printing by Law

□ Do not print anything that is prohibited from printing by law.

The following items are normally prohibited from printing by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.

• Money

• Stamps

• Bonds

• Stocks

• Bank drafts

• Checks

• Passports

• Driver’s licenses

□ Do not look directly at the light source of the scanner module. Doing so may damage your eyes.

□ Five adjusters are provided on all optional stand/paper drawer u nits. These adjusters should be lowered until they contact the floor.

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PWB Repair

PWB Repair

The PWBs listed below can be forwarded to the following address for repair.

Sharp Electronics Corporation

Product and Board Repair

Department 650

1300 Naperville Drive

Romeoville, IL 60446

Description

Mother board PWB

Repair PWBs

Part Number

CPWBN1633FCE1

PCU PWB [AR-M355N except Japan]

CPWBX1637DS53

PCU PWB [AR-M455N except Japan]

CPWBX1637DS56

Price Rank

BL

BX

BX

MFP Control PWB, Relay

MFP Control PWB, Fuse

[except Japan]

CPWBF1629FC1

CPWBF1626FCE1

MFP Control PWB, Fuse

[Japan]

CPWBF1625FCE1

AY

AU

AV

AC/DC Power Supply RDENC0036FCZ1

PWB, 100

Scanner Control PWB

Scanner Interface PWB

CPWBX1635DS51

CPWBN1632FCE1

BX

BV

BA

MFP OPE PWB CPWBF1628FCE1 BA

CIS Control PWB CPWBN1567DS53 BN

Important: When returning the MFP Control PWB or Scanner Control PWB, be sure to remove the

EEPROMs from the PWBs and install them on the new PWBs) that you receive. The

EEPROM contains machine settings and most importantly the machine serial number.

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Environmental Data

AR-M355N

Watts Ozone Peak Operating Noise


Standby

184.75wh

Operation

1440wh

Standby

< 80 W

Operation

< 184 W

(PPM)

< 0.1

Standby Operation

(5.0 dB) (6.8 dB)

AR-M455N

Watts Ozone Peak Operating Noise


Standby

223.25wh

Operation

1440wh

Standby

< 95 W

Operation

< 223 W

(PPM)

< 0.1

Standby Operation

(5.0 dB) (6.8 dB)

Note: ASTM Standard Test Data is available through your Regional Service Office.

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Flash ROM

Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures

General Information

The Flash ROM Version Up procedures enable writing of the program data from a PC to the target PWBs which becomes source ROM. Target PWBs and ROMs include:

• Control PWB

- Boot/Main Flash ROM

- PCU Flash ROM

• MFP Control PW

- Boot Flash RO

- Main Flash ROM

• Scanner / Fax PW

- Scanner Flash ROM

- Fax Flash ROM

Two Procedures are Available to Write to ROM

1. Procedure 1 (Collectively Writing to “Batch”)

2. Procedure 2 (Using the CN6 of the Controller PWB to Write ROMs Individually)

After choosing the applicable procedure, make sure you have the necessary items on hand for upgrading as listed under Preparation.

Preparation

The following items are required to perform an update procedure.

• Host machine with operating ROM in it

• Windows/Personal computer (operating in MS-DOS mode) with a USB or parallel port

• USB cable or Centronics cable (to connect the PC and the Controller PWB)

• Software for upgrading (SFU collective file or SFU unit-specific files)

• Spare Flash ROMs for PCU, Controller Boot, and Scanner)

• Updated Firmware of FCOPY.EXE and/or File2PRN.EXE. (latest version downloaded from Sharpnet©)

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Flash ROM (cont’d)

Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures (cont’d)

DIP Switches

Note: When updating the ROM, the DIP switches on the back of the machine must be set properly. Follow the Setting the DIP Switches procedure below.

Setting the DIP Switches

1.

Remove the screw marked with an asterisk (*) from the Controller

PWB at the back of the machine and rotate the plate part to access the DIP switches. See illustration.

Note:

2.

There are two DIP switches on the Controller: the Diag Mode

Switch (on the left) and the Write Protect Switch (on the right).

The switches are set to the Protect mode (switches are in the Up position) during normal operation. Protect mode is the default. In order to write to the ROM, the switches must be changed to the down position (Diag Mode). This releases the write protection.

Upon completion of the upgrade procedure, remember to return the switches to the Up position (Write Protect), and then rotate the plate back over the DIP switches to the original position, and tighten down the screw.

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Upgrade Procedure 1: Collectively Writing with Each ROM Inserted into the Specified Slot

Note: Make certain all of the ROMs on the PCU, FAX, and scanner are operating ROMs. An empty ROM (a ROM that cannot boot the machine) cannot be used for writing.

Setup

1. Set the Diag Mode Switch DIP switch (located on the left side on the back of the machine) to the diag mode. (See Setting the DIP Switches.)

2. Make certain the scanner unit is connected to the machine.

3. When a FAX is installed, make certain the FAX unit is connected to the machine.

4. Connect the PC and Controller PWB with the Centronics cable or USB cable.

5. Power ON the PC.

6. Power ON the machine to be updated.

Update Procedures

1. When the machine is booted, the following display is shown.

3. Press OK key, and the following window is displayed.

2. Press the MENU key a few times to display the following windows.

Note 1: The LED flashes and the display is changed sequentially (as shown below) when files are transferred from the PC by Fcopy.EXE or

File2PRN.EXE.

Note: If using File2PRN.EXE, select the connection type (USB or parallel) with the Up/Down select key.

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Upgrade Procedure 1: Collectively Writing to “Batch” (cont’d)

Note 2: The backlight of the LCD is instantaneously turned OFF when the scanner is updated. Do not power OFF since it is not a breakdown.

Wait several minutes until “Result: OK” displays, then press the Up/Down key to make certain there is no “Result: NG” for each ROM.

Note 3: On machines that do not have a FAX installed, when the collective files are updated, the display is “Result: NG”. “Result: NG” is displayed in this instance for FAX.

In all other “Result: NG” displays, see the section titled Troubleshooting “Result:NG”.

4. Reboot the machine. Use the Up/Down key on window 1) to verify that the version of the updated software has been updated correctly.

5. Power OFF and reset the DIP switches to the Up position (Write Protect default).

End of Procedure 1.

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Upgrade Procedure 2: Using the CN6 of the Controller PWB to Write ROMs Individually

Note: By using an empty slot of the Controller PWB, writing can be made to an empty ROM that is not operating.

Setup

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Set the Diag Mode Switch DIP switch (located on the left side on the back of the machine) to the diag mode. (See Setting the DIP

Switches.)

Insert the applicable ROM of the PCU, the SCN or the FAX into the empty slot (CN6) on the Controller PWB.

Make certain the scanner unit is connected to the machine.

When a FAX is installed, make certain the FAX unit is connected to the machine.

Connect the PC and Controller PWB with the Centronics cable or

USB cable.

Power ON the PC.

Power ON the machine to be updated.

Update Procedures

8.

When the machine is booted, the following display is shown.

9.

Press the MENU key a few times to display the following window.

Note: When using File2PRN.EXE, press the Up/Down key to select the appropriate connection type (either USB or parallel).


Note: The LED flashes and the display is changed sequentially (as shown below) when files are transferred from the PC by

Fcopy.EXE or File2PRN.EXE.

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Upgrade Procedure 2: Using the CN6 of the Controller PWB to Write ROMs Individually


12.

Use the Up/Down key to select the slot No. where the ROM is inserted and press the OK key.

Note: The LED flashes and the display is changed sequentially (as shown below). Wait several minutes until “Result: OK” displays.

A13.

After turning OFF the power, replace the newly written

ROM with the ROM of the specified slot of the PWB.

14. Power ON and reboot the machine. Use the Up/Down key on window 1) to verify that the version of the updated software has been updated correctly.

15. Power OFF and reset the DIP switches to the Up position (Write

Protect default).

End of Procedure 2.

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Operation Panel and Troubleshooting “Result:NG”

Operation Panel

When the machine is booted by the diag mode, each operation is performed with the hard keys of the scanner. The window display is made by the LCD panel. The keys used in the

diag mode are assigned as follows:

START key

Document filing key

FAX/Image send key

Job status key

Clear key

→

→

→

→

→

OK key

Up/Down select key

Up/Down select key

Menu key

BACK key

Troubleshooting “Result:NG”

If a “Result:NG” is displayed, check for the following possible causes.

Event: The Write Protect DIP switch setting is incorrect.

Action: Make sure that the Write Protect switch of the Controller PWB is not set to the release side (down).

Note: Data cannot be written to the ROM if the Write Protect switch is not set to Release

(down). Set the DIP switch properly and retry updating.

Event: The FAX cable is not connected. (The FAX is NG.) Writing cannot occur.

Action: Connect the cable properly and retry writing.

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File Transfer Process Flow Chart


File Transfer

File Transfer Procedures

File Transfer by Fcopy.EXE

1.

2.

For file transfer by Fcopy, put Fcopy.exe and the files in the same directory, and boot the MS-DOS.

Go to the directory of the files, and type “Fcopy file name and the transfer is occurs.

Note: In the following example, the SFU file is in the C:\ROM directory and it is transferred.

File Transfer by File2PRN.EXE

1.

Set the machine to which the files are to be transferred as a printer.

(The connection types as a printer are parallel port, network, and USB.)

Note: An IP address setting is required for transfer by the network connection.

2.

Execute File2PRN.EXE to transfer the files. The follow window displays.

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Sharp AR-M355 N, AR-M455 N Multifunctional IMAGER Quick Reference Guide

Assistant Bot

Description: Features & Options

The AR-M335N/M445N Digital

Multifunctional IMAGER

Pre-Setup: Tools, Documentation, & Admonitions

E

S

D

Basic System Configuration

System configuration

Basic system

AR-M355N/AR-M455N

(Copier/Network printer model)

Option lineup

Major options

Optional Equipment

Adjustment and Simulation

Simulation List (Pg. 1 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 2 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 3 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 4 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 5 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 6 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 7 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 8 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 9 of 10)

Simulation List (Pg. 10 of 10)

Supplies

Supply System Table

Maintenance Parts List

Supplies (cont’d)

Basic Specifications

Paper Size AR-M355N

* Paper feed from Manual Bypass Tray

AR-M455N

Warm Up Time:

First Copy Times:

Jam Recovery Times:

Multi-Copy Max:

Void Width:

Image Loss (Normal)

External Dimensions:

W x D x H:

Dimensions: W X D:

Weight:

Engine:

Desk:

Rack:

DSPF:

Power Source

Power Consumption

Basic Specifications (cont’d)

< 80 secs.

10.5 sec. (Color)

15.5 sec. (B&W)

About 30 sec. (Under standard condition of 60 seconds left after side cover opening, polygon motor halt)

999 sheets

Lead Edge: 5mm or less

Rear Edge: 5mm or less

5mm or less

826 x 665 x 1127mm (32.5” x 26.2” x 44.4”) including automatic document feeder.

feeder

Approximately 41.4kg (91 lbs)

Approximately 31.4kg (69 lbs)

Approximately 7.4kg (16 lbs)

Approximately 2lkg (46 lbs)

100V system (100-127V), 50/60 Hz, Inlet type power cord

AR-M355N = 1440W; AR-M455N = 1440W

Cautions for Servicing & Prohibited Printing List

PWB Repair

Repair PWBs

Environmental Data

AR-M355N

AR-M455N

Flash ROM

Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures

Flash ROM (cont’d)

Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures (cont’d)

Flash ROM (cont’d)