Sharp AR-M355U Quick Reference Manual

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Why the AR-M355U/M455U … Targeted for busy mid-volume environments, the AR-M335U/M445U Digital Multifunctional IMAGERs offer powerful Multitasking, Advanced Application Integration and Leading Edge Security. The base model is comprised of a new...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Pre-Setup: Tools, Documentation, & Admonitions Toolbox Basics Mechanical • Screwdriver, Phillips #2 • Screwdriver, Flat #1 • Wrench, 1.5mm Hex head • Feeler gauges Electrical • Voltmeter • ESD wr...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Basic System Configuration System configuration Basic system AR-M355U/AR-M455U Host Machine (Package A, B, or C) Necessary options:  Any one of the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28), the stan...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Available Configurations 4 Configurations Package A Package B Package C Base Machine Base Machine Base Machine + ++ + + + + + + + AR-EF3 Scanner AR-EF3 Scanner AR-EF3 Scanner AR-RK2 Scanner Rack AR-RK2 Scanner R...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Adjustment and Simulation Adjustment Checklist Simulation 5 Note: For detailed instructions, refer to Section 8 of the AR-M355N/M455N Service Manual. Entering the Simulation Mode 1. Copy mode key ON → Program...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Simulation List (Pg. 1 of 11) Simulation List (Main/Sub) 6 Code Main Sub 1 1 Used to check the operations of the scanner (read) unit and its control circuit. 2 Used to check the operation of sensor and detector ...

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8 1 Used to check and adjust the operations of the developing voltage of each color and the control circuit. 2 Used to check and adjust the operation of the main charger grid voltage in each printer mode and the control circuit. 6 Used to check and a...

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22 11 Used to check the use frequency (send/receive) of FAX. (Only when FAX is installed.) 12 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 ...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Simulation List (Pg. 4 of 11) Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d) 26 3 Used to set the specifications of the auditor. Setting must be made according to the auditor use conditions. 5 Used to set the count mode ...

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40 11 Used to check the multi-purpose tray width detection adjustment value. 12 Used to check the multi-purpose tray width detection adjustment value. 41 1 Used to check the operation of the document size sensor and the related circuit. (The operati...

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46 11 Used to adjust the print density for each density level (display value) in the copy mode (binary-Photo mode0. An optional print density can be set for each density level (display value). 12 Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (al...

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46 39 Used to adjust sharpness of the FAX mode. 45 Used to adjust the image density in the FAX mode (600dpi). 46 Used to adjust sharpness of the scanner mode. 48 1 Used to adjust the copy magnification ratio (in the main scanning and the sub scanning...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Simulation List (Pg. 8 of 11) Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d) 55 1 Used to set the specifications of the engine control operations. (PCU-PWB). 2 Used to set the specifications of the scanner control operati...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455NU Simulation List (Pg. 9 of 11) Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d) 65 1 Used to adjust the touch panel (LCS display section) detection position. 2 Used to check the result of the touch panel (LCD display) detec...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Simulation List (Pg. 10 of 11) Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d) 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- ...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Simulation List (Pg. 11 of 11) Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d) 66 26 Used to register external telephone numbers for Modem dial-in. (Only when FAX is installed.) Not used in the market. (For development...

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Description Content Life Product Code / MSDS No. Toner cartridge (Black) Toner cartridge (with IC) (x 10) (Toner: Net weight 750 g) 350K (35K x 10) AR-455MT / MSDS No. F-01331 Developer (Black) Developer (Developer: Net weight 500 g) (x 10) 1000K...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Supplies (cont’d) 18 Maintenance Parts List Item Content Life Model Name Remarks 200K Maintenance Kit Cleaner blade (x 1) Drum separation pawl (x 4) MC unit *1 (x 1) Toner recei...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Basic Specifications Engine Copy Speeds (PPM) 19 Paper Size AR-M355N AR-M455N A4 (8.5” x 11”) 35ppm (31ppm*) 45ppm (40ppm*) A4R (8.5” x 11” R) 25ppm 30ppm A5R/5.5” x 8.5”R, Invoice-R 35ppm 45ppm B5...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Basic Specifications (cont’d) Warm Up Time: < 80 secs. First Copy Times: Document glass #1 DSPF AR-M355U: AR-M455U: < 4.9 sacs. < 4.4 secs. < 6.0 secs. ...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Cautions for Servicing & Prohibited Printing List Cautions for Servicing □ Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty printouts. □ The fusing unit is extre...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U PWB Repair 22 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 60...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Power Consumption & Environmental Data 23 AR-M355U Maximum Power Consumption Watts Ozone Peak Operating Noise Standby Operation Standby Operation (PPM) Standby Operation 184.75wh 1440wh < 80 W < 184 W &...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U 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. ...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U 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 Set...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Flash ROM (cont’d) Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures (cont’d) Upgrade Procedure 1: Collectively Writing with Each ROM Inserted into the Specified Slot Note: Make certain all of the ROMs ...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Flash ROM (cont’d) Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures (cont’d) Upgrade Procedure 1: Collectively Writing to “Batch” (cont’d) Note 2: The backlight of the LCD is instantaneously turn...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Flash ROM (cont’d) Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures (cont’d) Upgrade Procedure 2: Using the CN6 of the Controller PWB to Write ROMs Individually Note: By using an empty slot of the Cont...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Flash ROM (cont’d) Flash ROM Version Up (Firmware ROM Upgrade) Procedures (cont’d) Upgrade Procedure 2: Using the CN6 of the Controller PWB to Write ROMs Individually 11. Press OK key, and the following win...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U 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 ...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U Operation Panel and Troubleshooting “Result:NG” Update Window Display in Normal Booting After completion of updating, when the power is turned OFF and the DIP switches on the back of the machine are set to t...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U File Transfer File Transfer Process Flow Chart File Transfer Procedures File Transfer by Fcopy.EXE 1. For file transfer by Fcopy, put Fcopy.exe and the files in the same directory, and boot the MS-DOS. 2. Go to ...

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Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U File Transfer File Transfer Procedures (cont’d) 33 File Transfer by USB Connection When the update is made by File2PRN and USB connection, USB is used as a printer port similar to the other connections (paral...