Sharp AR-F15 User manual

CONTENTS

Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with

specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

SHARP CORPORATION

This document has been published to be used

for after sales service only.

The contents are subject to change without notice.

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARF16//A2E

DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER/

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPTION

FINISHER/PUNCH MODULE

AR-F15

AR-F16

MODEL

AR-PN4

AR-F15

AR-PN4

AR-F16

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCH UNIT BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

CHAPTER 4 PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION) BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

NOTE: This manual is based on the AR-F11/F12/PN3 manuals.

The sections marked with or are different sections from the

AR-F11/F12/PN3 manuals.

F15/F16

PN4

General Precautions for Installation/Servicing/Maintenance for the Finisher

AR-F15/F16, Hole punch unit AR-PN4

The installation and service should be done by a qualified service technician.

1.

When installing the Finisher AR-F15/F16, Hole punch unit AR-PN4 to the Plain Paper Copier,

be sure to follow the instructions described in the “Unpacking/Set-Up Procedure for the

AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4” booklet which comes with each unit of the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4.

2. The AR-F15/F16, AR-PN4 should be installed by an authorized/qualified person.

3. Before starting installation, servicing or maintenance work, be sure to turn off and

unplug the copier first.

4. When selecting the installation site, avoid placing the AR-F15/F16 and copier on dif-

ferent levels or inclined floors.

5. When servicing or maintaining the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4, be careful about the rotating

or operation sections such as gears, pulleys, sprockets, cams, belts, etc.

6.

When parts are disassembled, reassembly is the reverse of disassembly unless other-

wise noted in this manual or other related materials. Be careful not to reassemble small

parts such as screws, washers, pins, E-rings, toothed washers to the wrong places.

7. Basically, the machine should not be operated with any parts removed or disassembled.

8.

Delicate parts for preventing safety hazard problems (such as breakers,

thermofuses, fuses, door switches, sensors, etc. if any) should be handled/installed/

adjusted correctly.

9. Use suitable measuring instruments and tools.

10. During servicing or maintenance work, be sure to check the serial No. plate and other

cautionary labels (if any) to see if they are clean and firmly fixed. If not, take appropri-

ate actions.

11. The PC board must be stored in an anti-electrostatic bag and handled carefully using

a wristband, because the ICs on it may be damaged due to static electricity. Before

using the wrist band, pull out the power cord plug of the copier and make sure that

there is no uninsulated charged objects in the vicinity.

12. For the recovery and disposal of used AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4s, consumable parts, pack-

ing materials, used batteries, and RAM-ICs including lithium batteries, it is recom-

mended that the relevant local regulations/rules.

13. After completing installation, servicing and maintenance of the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4,

return the AR-F15/F16/AR-PN4 to its original state, and check operation.

14. When you move the finisher, do not move it in the direction of the arrow as shown in

the figure below otherwise it might fall down.

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INTRODUCTION

This Service Manual contains basic data and figures for the Finisher (AR-F15)/Saddle

Finisher (AR-F16) needed to service the machine in the field.

This manual comprises the following chapters:

Chapter 1 “General Description” introduces the finisher’s features, specifications, and

names of parts, and shows how to operate the finisher.

Chapter 2 “Finisher Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation used for

the finisher mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains the timing at

which these systems are operated.

Chapter 3 “Saddle Finisher Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation

used for the saddle stitch unit’s mechanical and electrical systems. It also

explains the timing at which these systems are operated.

Chapter 4 “Puncher (option) Unit Basic Operation” discusses the principles of operation

used for the puncher unit’s mechanical and electrical systems. It also explains

the timing at which these systems are operated.

Chapter 5 “Mechanical System” discusses how the finisher is constructed mechanically,

and shows how it may be disassembled/assembled and adjusted.

Chapter 6 “Maintenance and Inspection” provides tables of periodically replaced parts

and consumables and durables, together with a scheduled servicing chart.

Chapter 7 “Troubleshooting” shows how to troubleshoot possible faults and gives electri-

cal parts arrangement diagrams, LED/check pin diagrams by PCB, and self

diagnosis tables.

“Appendix” contains diagrams showing tables of signals, overall circuit dia-

grams and tables of solvents/oils.

Descriptions regarding installation are not mentioned in this Service Manual as the

Finisher (AR-F15)/Saddle Finisher (AR-F16)’s packing boxes contain Installation Proce-

dures.

The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for prod-

uct improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be communicated in the form

of Service Information bulletins.

All service persons are expected to have a good understanding of the contents of this

Service Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins, and be able to identify and

isolate faults in the machine.

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

CONTENTS

I. FEATURES ..................................1-1

II. SPECIFICATIONS .......................1-2

A. Finisher specifications

(AR-F15/F16) ...........................1-2

B. Punch unit specifications

(AR-PN4)..................................1-8

C. Engine specification

(AR-F15/F16/PN4) .................. 1-9

D. Cross Section.........................1-11

III. Using the Machine.....................1-14

A. Removing Paper Jams from the

Finisher Unit ...........................1-14

B. Supplying the Finisher Unit with

Staples ...................................1-15

C. Removing Staple Jams from the

Finisher Unit ...........................1-17

D. Removing Paper Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) ....................1-18

E. Supplying the Saddle Stitch

Unit with Staples

(Saddle Finisher) ....................1-20

F. Removing Staple Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) ....................1-21

G. Removing Paper Jams from the

Puncher Unit (option) .............1-23

H. Removing Punched Scrap from

the Puncher Unit (option) .......1-25

IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE

USER ........................................1-26

A. Maintenance by the User .......1-26

I. BASIC OPERATION ....................2-1

A. Outline......................................2-1

B. Outline of Electrical Circuitry ....2-2

C. Inputs to and Outputs from the

Finisher Controller PCB ...........2-4

II. FEED/DRIVE SYSTEM .............2-10

A. Outline....................................2-10

B. Type of Delivery Paths............2-15

C. Feeding and Delivering ..........2-18

D. Job Offset...............................2-21

E. Staple Operation ....................2-24

F. Stapler Unit ............................2-32

G. Tray Operation ........................2-38

H. Detecting the Height of

Stack on the Tray ....................2-40

I. Shutter Operation...................2-42

J. Buffer Path Operation.............2-46

K. Detecting Jams ......................2-51

III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM.......2-56

CHAPTER 2 FINISHER UNIT BASIC OPERATION

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I. BASIC OPERATION ....................3-1

A. Outline ......................................3-1

B. Electrical Circuitry ....................3-2

C. Inputs to and Outputs from the

Saddle Stitch Controller PCB ...3-3

II. FEEDING/DRIVE SYSTEM .........3-8

A. Outline ......................................3-8

III. PAPER OUTPUT

MECHANISM.............................3-14

A. Outline ....................................3-14

B. Controlling the Inlet

Flappers .................................3-17

C. Controlling the Movement of

Sheets ....................................3-21

D. Aligning the Sheets ................3-23

E. Controlling the Phase of the

Crescent Roller ......................3-26

IV. STITCHING SYSTEM ...............3-28

V. FOLDING/DELIVERY

SYSTEM....................................3-31

VI. CHECKING FOR A JAM ...........3-38

VII. POWER SUPPLY ......................3-43

CHAPTER 3 SADDLE STITCH UNIT

BASIC OPERATION

I. BASIC OPERATION ....................4-1

A. Outline ......................................4-1

B. Inputs to and Outputs from

Punch Driver PCB ....................4-2

II. PUNCH OPERATION ..................4-5

A. Outline......................................4-5

B. PUNCH OPERATION...............4-7

C. Horizontal Registration

Operation ...............................4-11

III. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM.......4-14

CHAPTER 4 PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION)

BASIC OPERATION

CHAPTER 5 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION

I. FINISHER UNIT ..........................5-1

A. Externals and Controls............. 5-1

B. FEEDING SYSTEM .................5-9

C. PCBs ......................................5-15

II. SADDLE STITCH UNIT .............5-16

A. Externals and Controls...........5-16

B. SADDLE UNIT .......................5-19

C. PCBs ......................................5-29

D. Accessory ..............................5-30

III. PUNCHER UNIT (OPTION) ......5-31

A. Externals and Controls...........5-31

B. Puncher Driver System ..........5-32

C. PCBs ......................................5-43

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I. PERIODICALLY REPLACED

PARTS .........................................6-1

A. Finisher Unit .............................6-1

B. Saddle Stitch Unit ....................6-1

C. Puncher Unit (option) ...............6-1

II. CONSUMABLES AND

DURABLES .................................6-2

A. Finisher Unit .............................6-2

III. Consumable parts replacement

procedures ..................................6-3

A. Paddle replacement .................6-3

B. Knurled belt replacement .........6-4

IV. PERIODICAL SERVICING ........6-10

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING

I. ADJUSTMENTS ..........................7-1

A. Electrical System

(finisher unit) ............................7-1

B. Electrical System

(saddle stitch unit) ....................7-5

C. Electrical System

(puncher unit (option)) ..............7-7

II. ARRANGEMENT OF

ELECTRICAL PARTS ..................7-9

A. Finisher Unit .............................7-9

B. Saddle Stitch Unit ..................7-16

C. Puncher Unit (option) .............7-22

D. Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)

and Check Pins by PCB .........7-26

III. TROUBLESHOOTING...............7-28

A. Finisher Unit ...........................7-28

B. Saddle Stitch Unit ..................7-38

C. Puncher Unit (option) .............7-45

CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

APPENDIX

A. FINISHER UNIT GENERAL

TIMING CHART.......................... A-1

B. SADDLE STITCH UNIT

GENERAL TIMING CHART ........ A-2

C. PUNCHER UNIT (option)

GENERAL TIMING CHART ........ A-3

D. SIGNAL AND

ABBREVIATIONS ....................... A-4

E. ACTUAL WIRING CHART .......... A-6

F. SOLVENTS AND OILS ............. A-13

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

I. FEATURES ..................................1-1

II. SPECIFICATIONS .......................1-2

A. Finisher specifications

(AR-F15/F16) .............................1-2

B.Punch unit specifications

(AR-PN4) ...................................1-8

C. Engine specification

(AR-F15/F16/PN4) .................... 1-9

D. Cross Section ..........................1-11

III. Using the Machine.....................1-14

A. Removing Paper Jams from the

Finisher Unit.............................1-14

B. Supplying the Finisher Unit with

Staples .....................................1-15

C. Removing Staple Jams from the

Finisher Unit.............................1-17

D. Removing Paper Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) .....................1-18

E. Supplying the Saddle Stitch

Unit with Staples

(Saddle Finisher) .....................1-20

F. Removing Staple Jams from the

Saddle Stitch Unit

(Saddle Finisher) .....................1-21

G. Removing Paper Jams from the

Puncher Unit (option) ...............1-23

H. Removing Punched Scrap from

the Puncher Unit (option) .........1-25

IV. MAINTENANCE BY THE

USER ........................................1-26

A. Maintenance by the User .........1-26

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I. FEATURES

1. Accommodates large quantities of sheets

• Normally, the finisher holds a stack of sheets 250 mm in height in its two bins (small-size

paper: equivalent to 2000 sheets)/140 mm in height (large-size paper: equivalent to 1000

sheets)

2. Has high paper transportation performance

• The finisher is capable of handling papers between 60 and 256 gm/m².

3. Offers a job offset function

• The finisher has a job offset function for sorting non-stapled stacks of copies.

4. Offers four types of auto stapling

• The finisher offers a choice of four stapling modes (1-point stapling at rear, diagonal sta-

pling at front, diagonal stapling at rear, 2-point stapling).

5. Uses a buffer roller

• The use of a buffer roller enables the finisher to accept copies without interruption from

the host machine even during stapling or offset operation.

6. Has a saddle stitch function (Saddle Finisher AR-F16)

• The finisher can staple along the center of paper and fold it in two (up to 15 sheets).

7. Offers a punch function (option)

• The use of the puncher unit enables the finisher to punch sheets for binders before they are

output. (The puncher unit is capable of handling papers between 60 and 256 gm/m². It can-

not handle special paper, postcards and transparencies.)

8. Insert function (option)

• Enable the use of special type of paper and printed paper in addition to the staple sorting or

the hole punching mode (Available when the optional staple sorting and the hole punching

mode units are installed.) This paper is not run through fuser (heat).

ITEM MODEL NOTE

Finisher

AR-F15

AR-F16 Saddle stitch finisher

Punch unit

AR-PN4A 2 holes (φ6.5) Europe

AR-PN4B 2 holes/3 holes automatic selection(φ8.0) North America

AR-PN4C 4 holes (φ6.5) (80mm pitch) France

AR-PN4D 4 holes (φ6.5) (70, 21mm pitch) Sweden

7 Stapler for Finisher

5000 staples

Staple cartridge x3

5000 x 3 SF-SC11 20

Cartridge for AR-F15/16

Common with S55,S55N,FN8/9

8 Stapler for Saddle

Stitch 2000 staples

Staple cartridge x3

2000 x 3 AR-SC3 40

For AR-F16 (Saddle Stitch Finisher)

Common with FN9

F15/F16

PN4

F15/F16

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II. SPECIFICATIONS

A. Finisher specifications (AR-F15/F16)

1. Finisher (AR-F15)

(1) Stack section

Type Floor installation

Stacking method Upper/Lower tray: Ascent/descent type offset tray

Transport speed 55 to 70 sheet/minute

Tray type Upper/Lower Tray Ascent/descent type offset tray

Output paper size AB series A4, B5, A5R, 16K, A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR

Inch series 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R

Paper weight Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m

2

Thick paper: 106 to 256 g/m

2

Paper transport

reference

Center reference

Mode type Non-staple, staple

Offset paper size A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Offset volume 30mm

Stacking performance Non-offset In horizontal direction: max. 30mm

In vertical direction: max. 50mm

(In the non-staple mode on the offset tray)

Offset In horizontal direction:

15mm or less for a same set,

15mm or more between different sets

Matching Max. deviation width 2.5mm

Output paper capacity <Tray1 / Tray2>

Non-staple:

2000 sheets (250mm ± 7mm)

A4, B5, A5R, 16K, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R: 80g/m

2

1000 sheets (140mm ± 7mm)

A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R: 80g/m

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Stacking limit:

Tray1: Stack capacity from Tray1 & Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets

Tray2: Stack capacity from Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets

Staple:

110mm ± 7mm or 750 sheets or 100 sets

A4, B5, 8.5 x 11, 16K (S size)

74mm ± 7mm or 500 sheets or 100 sets

A3, B4, A4R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R, 8K (L size)

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(2) Staple section

Height of mixed load When power is turned

on. (When there is

paper on the tray.)

29mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 150 sheets/50 sets

Size mixed load

(No bind, mixed load)

74mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 500 sheets

Staple mixed load

(Bind, mixed load)

74mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 500 sheets/100 sets

Mode mixed load

(No bind / Bind,

Mixed load)

29mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 150 sheets

Paper detection Available

Reliability MCBJ: Based on the main unit

MCBF: Based on the main unit

Life Based on the main unit

Dimensions (W) 785 x (D) 630 x (H) 1150mm

Occupied dimensions 1165 x 630mm (shifted 380mm for removal of misfed paper)

Weight 51Kg

Power source Supplied from main unit (DC24V, 3.0A)

Power consumption 72W

Paper size to be

stapled

One-point staple in the

front (Slant staple)

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

One-pint staple at the

back (Slant staple)

A3, B4, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11

One-pint staple at the

back

A4R, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R

Two-point staple A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Stapling capacity S size: 50 sheets

L size: 30 sheets

Mixed stapling: 30 sheets

Max.: 2 sheets of 256g/ m²

paper + 48 sheets of 80g/ m² paper

Staple load system Staple cartridge (5,000 staples)

Staple empty detection Available

Manual stapling Not available

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(Stapling position)

Staple in the front

* Stapling position when viewed with the

copy surface up

One-point staple at the back

One-point staple in the front (Slant staple)

Two-point staple

4.4 ± 2.5 mm

Paper transport

direction

(30˚)

Paper width

A

A4 Long 204.0

LG Long, LT Long 210.0

(6.0 ± 2.5 mm)

5.0 ± 2.5 mm

Paper transport direction

Paper width

A

A3 Long, A4 Short 291.0

B4 Long, B5 Short 251.0

LD Long, LT Short 273.5

(6.0 ± 2.5mm)

4.0 ± 2.5 mm

Paper transport direction

Paper width

(30˚)

A

AB

A3 / A4 83 ± 4 203 ± 4

B4 / B5 63 ± 4 183 ± 4

LD / LT 74 ± 4 194 ± 4

A4R 62.5 ± 4 138.5 ± 4

LT-R / LG 62.5 ± 4 144.5 ± 4

8K / 16K

69.5 ± 4 189.5 ± 4

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Paper transport

direction

5.0 ± 4 mm

Paper width

B

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2. Saddle stitch finisher (AR-F16)

(1) Stack section

Type Floor installation

Stacking method Upper/Lower tray: Ascent/descent type offset tray

Transport speed 55 to 70 sheets/minute

Tray type Upper/Middle Tray Ascent/descent type offset tray

Lower Tray Book tray for saddle stitch

Output paper size AB series A4, B5, A5R, 16K, A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR

Inch series 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R

Paper weight Plain paper: 60 to 105 g/m

2

Thick paper: 106 to 256 g/m

2

Paper transport

reference

Center reference

Mode type Non-staple, staple

Offset paper size A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Offset volume 30mm

Stacking performance Non-offset In horizontal direction: max. 30mm

In vertical direction: max. 50mm

(In the non-staple mode on the offset tray)

Offset In horizontal direction:

15mm or less for a same set,

15mm or more between different sets

Matching Max. deviation width 2.5mm

Output paper capacity

Non-staple:

Equivalent to 2000 sheets (250mm ± 7mm)

A4, B5, A5R, 16K, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5R: 80g/m

2

Equivalent to 1000 sheets (140mm ± 7mm)

A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K, 16KR, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13,

8.5 x 11R, 7.25 x 10.5R: 80g/m

2

Stacking limit:

Tray1: Stack capacity from Tray1 & Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets

Tray2: Stack capacity from Tray2 = less than 2000 sheets

Staple:

110mm ± 7mm or equivalent to 750 sheets or 100 sets

A4, B5, 8.5 x 11, 16K

74mm ± 7mm or equivalent to 500 sheets or 100 sets

A3, B4, A4R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11R, 8K

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(2) Staple section

(3) Saddle stitch section (Non-printed area in the center of paper)

Height of mixed load When power is turned

on

29mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 150 sheets/50 sets

Size mixed load

(No bind, mixed load)

74mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 500 sheets

Staple mixed load

(Bind, mixed load)

74mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 500 sheets/100 sets

Mode mixed load

(No bind / Bind,

Mixed load)

29mm ± 7mm

Equivalent to 150 sheets

Paper detection Available

Reliability MCBJ: Based on the main unit

MCBF: Based on the main unit

Life Based on the main unit

Dimensions (W) 785 x (D) 630 x (H) 1150mm

Occupied dimensions 1165 x 630mm (shifted 380mm for removal of misfed paper)

Weight Saddle available: 71Kg

Power source Supplied from main unit (DC24V, 3.0A)

Power consumption 72W

Paper size to be

stapled

One-point staple in the

front (Slant staple)

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

One-point staple at the

back (Slant staple)

A3, B4, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11

One-point staple at the

back

A4R, 8.5x14, 8.5x13, 8.5x11R

Two-point staple A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5, 8K, 16K, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Number of sheets

stapled

S size: 50 sheets

L size: 30 sheets

Mixed stapling: 30 sheets

Max.: 2 sheets of 256g/ m² paper + 48 sheets of 80g/ m² paper

Staple load type Staple cartridge type (5,000 staples)

Staple empty detection Available

Manual stapling Not available

Stitch method Center 2-position binding, bundle 2-folding

Folding position Center folding (adjustment available)

Saddle stitching paper

size

A3, A4R, B4, 8K, 11x17, 8.5x11R

Weight allowed for

saddle stitching

60g/m

2

to 256g/m

2

One cover paper 1 sheet (Thick paper) 106 to 256 g/m

2

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Number of sheets

stapled

Max.: 15 sheets (256g/m

2

1 sheet + 80g/m

2

14 sheets)

Number of sets loaded 10 sets (11 to 15 sheets), 20 sets (6 to 10 sheets), 25 sets (1 to 5 sheets)

Staple load type Staple cartridge type (2,000 staples)

Staple empty detection Available

Paper empty detection Available

Binding position

* Binding position adjustment for paper center is available.

Image inhibit area The center margin of 4mm or more is required.

A

B

±1.0mm or less

AB

A3 long 83.0 203.0

B4 long 63.0 183.0

A4 long 39.5 159.5

LD long 74.0 194.0

LT long 42.0 162.0

8K long 69.5 189.5

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4mm or more

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B. Punch unit specifications (AR-PN4)

*1 : Hole punch changes from three holes to two holes automatically.

(Kind of hole punch)

Finisher available for

installation of the punch module

Finisher and saddle stitch finisher

Kind of hole punch 2-hole / 3-hole / 4-hole/ 4-hole (Broad space)

One of the above four punch unit can be attached.

Paper size to be punch 2-hole A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R, 8K, 16K, 16KR

3-hole *1

3-hole: A3, A4, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11

2-hole: A4R, 8.5 x 11R

4-hole A3, A4

4-hole

(Broad space)

A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Paper weight

60 to 256g/m

2

Life 1000K (80g/m

2

)

Power consumption Supplied from finisher

External dimensions W x D x H 95 x 560 x 170mm

Weight About 3.5kg

Kind Hole position Hole size

2-hole A: 80 ± 1mm

B: 12 ± 3mm

φ6.5mm

3-hole A: 108 ± 1mm

B: 12 ± 3mm

φ8.0mm

4-hole A: 80 ± 1mm

B: 12 ± 3mm

φ6.5mm

4-hole

(Broad space)

A: 70 ± 1mm

B: 12 ± 3mm

C: 21 ± 1mm

φ6.5mm

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A

B

A

B

A

B

AA

A

B

C

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. Engine specification (AR-F15/F16/PN4)

Staple position

(Media supported)

*1. China destination only

*2. Only one sheet per one bundle.

Paper capacity 4000 sheets (small size), 2000 sheets (large size)

Tray1/Tray2 Lift type tray

2000 sheets (small size: 80 g/m²)

1000 sheets (large size: 80 g/m²)

Face-down

Job offsetting

Paper full detection

Multi-position stapler (1 edge 3 positions)

Stapling Time Less than 1.0 second (1 position)

Stapling sheet capacity 50 sheets (small size: 80 g/m²)

30 sheets (large size: 80 g/m²)

Staple quantity : 5000 staples

Stapler type : Flat clinch

Tray3 (Only saddle stitch

Finisher)

Saddle stitch tray

Saddle stitch sheet capacity 15 sheets (60 pages)

Staple position The basic output pattern and staple position are showed in the

followings.

Punch (OPTION) Available paper width 182mm to 297mm (2 holes/2 to 3 holes)

270mm to 297mm (4 holes)

Available paper length 182mm to 432mm

Tray # Mode Size Weight

Tray 1

Tray 2

Face-down

Non-staple mode

All supported sizes 60 to 256 g/m²

Offset mode 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,

Foolscap, B5, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 8K,

16K *1

60 to 256 g/m²

Staple mode 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,

Foolscap, B5, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 8K,

16K, 16KR *1

60 to 256 g/m²

Punch 11 x 17, Legal, Letter, Letter-R,

Executive-R, Foolscap, B5, B5R, A4,

A4R, B4, A3

60 to 256 g/m²

Tray 3 Saddle stitch mode only A3, A4R, B4

Letter-R, 11 x 17, 8K *1

60 to 90 g/m²

90 to 256 g/m² *2

Paper exit direction

Back side of the paper

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(Combination of functions)

(Staple sheet capacity)

(Sheet capacity of stack trays)

*1. This mode is selected by key operator program

*2. N is a number of sheets stacked at tray 2

NOTE: 180 degrees image rotation should be needed for staple mode. So all of the mode (including staple

mode) executes 180 degrees image rotation.

– Offset Staple Punch Saddle stitch

Offset – ✕❍✕

Staple ✕ – ❍✕

Punch ❍❍ – ✕

Saddle stitch ✕✕✕ –

Size Capacity

B5

50 sheetsA4

Letter

Letter-R

30 sheets

A4R

Legal

Foolscap

B4

A3

11 x 17

Saddle stitch 15 sheets (60 pages)

Select output mode *1

Cascade output mode Random output mode

Tray 1 2000 sheets (Max)

(2000 - N) sheets *2

Tray 2 2000 sheets 2000 sheets

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D. Cross Section

1. Finisher Unit

Figure 1-204

[1] Tray 1/2 [10] Saddle stitch flapper

[2] Shutter [11] Inlet feed roller

[3] Delivery roller [12] Feed roller 1

[4] Swing guide [13] Vertical path

[5] Feed roller 2 [14] Stapler

[6] Height sensor [15] Feed belt

[7] Wrap flapper [16] Tray lift motor

[8] Buffer roller [17] Saddle stitch unit

(saddle finisher AR-F12)

[9] Buffer inlet flapper

[15][17][16] [14] [13] [12]

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [8]

[7] [10] [11][9]

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2. Saddle Stitch Unit

Figure 1-205

[1] Guide plate [7] No.1 flapper

[2] Paper folding roller [8] No. 2 flapper

[3] Delivery guide plate [9] Stitch mount

[4] Holding roller [10] Paper pushing plate

[5] Stitch (front, rear) [11] Crescent roller

[6] Inlet roller [12] Paper positioning plate

[5]

[6]

[4]

[3]

[2]

[1]

[12]

[11]

[10]

[9]

[8]

[7]

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