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CODE: 00ZAL1610//A1E

DIGITAL COPIER

AL-1600

MODEL

AL-1610

AL-1610

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[ 1 ] GENERAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

[ 4 ] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

[ 5 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

[ 6 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

[ 7 ] ADJUSTMENTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[ 8 ] SIMULATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

[ 9 ] USER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

[10] TROUBLE CODE LIST  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

[11] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

[13] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

[14] ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

CONTENTS

SHARP CORPORATION

This document has been published to be used 
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.

AL-1600/1610 FM/E COVER 12/8/1998

Summary of Contents for AL-1600

Page 1: ... CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 1 4 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 4 1 5 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 1 6 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 6 1 7 ADJUSTMENTS 7 1 8 SIMULATIONS 8 1 9 USER PROGRAM 9 1 10 TROUBLE CODE LIST 10 1 11 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 11 1 12 ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 1 13 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 13 1 14 ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM 14 1 CONTENTS SHARP CORPORATION This document has been published to be used for ...

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Page 3: ...6 1 3 Process section 6 2 4 Laser unit 6 5 5 Paper feed section 6 6 6 Fusing section 6 7 7 ADJUSTMENTS 7 1 1 Adjustment item list 7 1 2 Copier adjustment 7 1 8 SIMULATIONS 8 1 1 Entering the simulation mode 8 1 2 Cancelling the simulation mode 8 1 3 List of simulations 8 1 4 Contents of simulations 8 2 9 USER PROGRAM 9 1 1 User program functions 9 1 2 Setting change procedure 9 1 10 TROUBLE CODE L...

Page 4: ...inuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be per formed Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10 User programs allow setting modification of functions for customer needs D Scan once Print many AL 1610 only The copier is equipped with a 1 page memory buffer This memory allows the copier to scan an original 1 time only and make up to 99 copies This feature allows for improved...

Page 5: ...etection by key input Weight 56 80g m2 Special paper Recycled paper 2 Manual paper feed section Paper feed size 11 17 8 5 5 5 Paper feed capacity 100 sheets Detection Size detection not available paper empty detection available Weight 56 128g m2 Special paper Recycled paper OHP film labels Paper feed Single except for recycled paper 3 Optional paper feed unit 1 step paper feed unit 2 step paper fe...

Page 6: ...Developing system Dry 2 component magnetic brush development Charging system Saw teeth charging Transfer system Non contact Corona electrostatic transfer Separation system Natural separation Fusing system Heat roller Separation pawl Cleaning system Contact blade Q Package form Body Body Accessaries R External view External dimensions W D H 590 526 467 mm Occupying area W D 590 526mm When the manua...

Page 7: ...e 1 30K AL 160DR 4 Note Maintenance parts other than mentioned above must be ordered through the parts department using the proper part number C Europe No Name Content Life Product name Package Remark 1 Developer cartridge Black Toner developer cartridge Toner 600g Developer 400g 1 15K AL 160TD 4 Life setting by A4 6 documents Postcard label TLABZ0025YSZZ 1 Returned Operation Manual 1 Vinyl bag 1 ...

Page 8: ...on 1 Ex option 2 Japan same pack 6 Ex same pack 7 Drum cartridge The label on the drum cartridge shows the date of production Division No Ex production 1 Option 2 Same pack 3 Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity Humidity Temperature Use envi ronment conditions The end digit of production year January September October November December 1 9 0 X Y Indicates production in China Destination Seria...

Page 9: ...r output tray 7 Original size detector 8 Front cover 9 Paper tray 10 Side cover 11 Side cover handle 12 Bypass tray guides 13 Bypass tray 2 Internal 1 Bypass tray extension 2 Drum cartridge handle 3 Drum cartridge 4 TD cartridge handle 5 TD cartridge strap 6 TD cartridge 7 Roller rotating knob 8 Fusing unit release levers 9 Paper guide AL 1610 4 1 ...

Page 10: ...ight up Press the START key to restart copy ing For best copying results be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed engineered and tested to maxi mize the life and performance of SHARP copiers Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package Drum replacement required indicator The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 30 000 copies When the internal counter ...

Page 11: ...ves the machine 7 Paper feed solenoid CPFS1 Solenoid for paper feed from cassette 8 Resist roller solenoid RRS Resist roller rotation Resist roller rotation control solenoid 9 Manual paper feed solenoid MPFS Manual paper feed solenoid 10 Manual paper transport clutch MPTC Drives the manual paper transport roller 11 Manual paper feed clutch MPFC Drives the manual paper feed roller 12 Paper feed clu...

Page 12: ...full detection For JOB separator 7 Lift sensor Paper feed tray lift up detection For JOB separator 8 Paper exit sensor DUP side POD2 Paper transport detection 9 Thermistor Fusing section temperature detection 10 Thermostat Fusing section abnormally high temperature detection 11 Paper transport sensor PPD Paper transport detection 12 Manual sensor MPED Manual transport detection 13 Cassette paper s...

Page 13: ...input DC power control 3 High voltage PWB High voltage control 4 CCD sensor PWB Image scanning 5 Main PWB MCU Machine control Image process 6 Paper exit interface PWB Paepr exit finishing control 7 Operation main PWB Operation panel input Display operation panel section control 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 AL 1610 4 5 ...

Page 14: ...on paper with the silicon rubber roller 10 Drum unit Forms images 11 Transfer charger unit Transfer images on the drum onto paper 12 Resist roller Takes synchronization between the paper lead edge and the image lead edge 13 Manual paper feed tray Manual paper feed tray 14 Manual paper feed roller Picks up paper in manual paper feed 15 Manual transport roller Transports paper from the manual paper ...

Page 15: ...cartridge out while holding the handle 6 Hold the strap on the cartridge and remove the TD cartridge up ward 7 Remove the new TD cartridge from the bag Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times 8 Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab towards you to remove the cover 9 Gently insert the TD cartridge along the guides until it locks in place If dirt ...

Page 16: ...e in the slot at the left front of the paper tray 17 Load copy paper into the tray Set the paper along the guides The tray holds up to 250 sheets of about 9kg bond paper Do not load paper above the maximum height line 18 Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier 19 Ensure that the power switch of the copier is in the OFF position Insert the supplied power cord into the power cord socket at t...

Page 17: ...hronization with the image lead edge The toner image is transferred on the paper G Fusing Fusing section Heat and a pressure are applied to the toner image on the copy paper to fuse the image on the paper 2 Scanner section A Scan process The scanner has sensors that are arranged in a line These sensors scan a certain area of a document at a time and deliver outputs sequentially When the line is fi...

Page 18: ...eference line of magnification ratio adjustment during SIM is also drawn 13 OC glass Glass table to put a document on it The light from the light source Xenon lamp is reflected by a document and passed through three mirrors and reduction lenses to the CCD element image sensor where images are formed This system is known as the reduction image sensor system Photo energy on the CCD element is conver...

Page 19: ... the image on the paper This machine employs the following organic photoconductor OPC drum C Actual print process 1 Charging A high voltage is applied to the main charger and negative charges are discharged to the OPC drum A screen grid is provided between the main charger and the OPC drum and negative charges are uniformly charged on the OPC drum surface Positive charges are attracted by the nega...

Page 20: ...developing bias 4 Transfer The visible image on the drum surface is transferred onto the print paper by applying a positive charge from the transfer corona to the backside of the print paper 5 Separation Since the print paper is charged positively by the transfer corona it is discharged by the separation corona The separation corona is con nected to ground 6 Cleaning Toner remaining on the drum is...

Page 21: ...g bias 400V is applied when the photoconductor potential is switched from LOW to HIGH 3 Once developing bias 400V is applied and the photo conductor potential rises to HIGH toner will not be attracted to the drum 4 Stop The reverse sequence takes place c Retaining developing bias at an abnormal occurrence 1 Function The developing bias will be lost if the power supply was removed during print proc...

Page 22: ... roller 10 Manual paper transport roller solenoid Rotates and controls the manual paper transport roller 11 Resist roller Takes synchronization between the paper lead edge and the image lead edge 12 Resist roller clutch Drives the resist roller 13 Resist roller solenoid Rotates and controls the resist roller B Brief descriptions of operations This machine allows two ways of paper feed system casse...

Page 23: ...ler The separator pawls are teflon coated to reduce friction with the roller and prevent a smear on the paper caused by the separator pawl D Thermal control 1 The heater lamp thermistor main PWB DC power supply PWB and triac within the power supply unit are used to control the temperature in the fuser unit To prevent against abnormally high temperature in the fuser unit a thermostat is used for sa...

Page 24: ... Use a digital multi meter with an internal resistance of 10MΩ or more 1 Set the digital multi meter range to DC700V 2 Put the test rod of the digital multi meter on the developing bias voltage output check pin 3 Execute SIM 8 1 The developing bias voltage is outputted for 30 sec 4 Adjust the adjustment volume VR31 so that the output voltage is within the specified range shown below Adjustment spe...

Page 25: ...aper off center adjustment 1 Execute SIM 50 1 and set the density mode of Manual TEXT Left edge void to 0 2 Set a test chart UKOG 0089SCZZ on the document table 3 Select a paper feed port and make a copy Compare the copy and the test chart If necessary perform the following adjustment procedure 4 Execute SIM 50 10 After completion of warmup shading is performed and the cur rently set off center ad...

Page 26: ...se unit into contact with the positioning plate At that time if the front frame side and the rear frame side of No 2 3 mirror base unit are brought into contact with the positioning plate at the same time the mirror base unit parallelism is proper If one of them is in contact with the positioning plate perform the adjustment of 4 4 Loosen the set screw of the scanner drive pulley which is not in c...

Page 27: ...front frame side or on the rear frame side When La Lb Turn the mirror base drive pulley on the rear frame side in the arrow direction B Do not move the mirror base drive pulley shaft When La Lb Turn the mirror base drive pulley on the front frame side in the arrow direction A Do not move the mirror base drive pulley shaft 5 Tighten the mirror base drive pulley fixing screw Adjustment specification...

Page 28: ... contact with each other If the mirror base rail is moved extremely the mirror base may be in contact with the frame or the original glass Be careful to avoid this 5 Main scanning direction FR direction magnification ratio adjustment SIM 48 1 Note Before performing this adjustment be sure to check that the CCD unit is properly installed 1 Put a scale on the original table as shown below 2 Execute ...

Page 29: ... procedures 4 Execute SIM 48 5 5 After warmup shading is performed and the current set value of the sub scanning direction magnification ratio is displayed on the display section in 2 digits 6 Enter the set value and press the start key The set value is stored and a copy is made Adjustment specification Mode Specification SIM Set value Set range Sub scanning direction magnification ratio SPF mode ...

Page 30: ... the copy quantity display shows b Original judgement level display The mode selection is made with the magnification ratio display key 7 By changing the paper set on the original table the original size LED sensed by the sensor is lighted C Image density adjustment 1 Copy mode SIM 46 1 1 Set a test chart UKOG 0162FCZZ on the OC table as shown below 2 Put several sheets of A3 or 11 x 17 white pape...

Page 31: ...ancel 20 1 Maintenance counter clear 21 1 Maintenance cycle setting 2 Mini maintenance counter display 22 1 Maintenance counter display 2 Maintenance preset value display Main code Sub code Contents 22 3 JAM memory display 4 Total JAM counter display 5 Total counter display 6 Developing counter display 7 Developing preset counter value display 8 SPF counter display 9 Paper feed counter display 12 ...

Page 32: ... currently set magnification ratio for 10 sec 100 50 200 Key operation Display Magnification ratio change Fixed magnification ratio key Set magnification ratio Fixed magnification ratio LED 4 SPF motor reverse rotation operation check Used to rotate the SPF motor reversely for 10 sec 8 SPF paper feed solenoid operation check Used to drive the SPF paper feed solenoid PSOL at the cycle of 500msec ON...

Page 33: ...the start key is pressed the selected paper feed solenoid is driven at the cycle of 500msec ON and 500msec OFF 20 times Key operation Display Solenoid selection Tray select button Lighting at solenoid selection Main cassette paper feed solenoid Main cassette select LED Multi manual paper feed solenoid Manual paper feed select LED No 2 cassette paper feed solenoid No 2 cassette select LED No 3 cass...

Page 34: ...descriptions 2 Main charger voltage output check Grid bias high mode Used to output the main charger grid bias voltage at the high mode for 30 sec For the adjustment procedure of the main charger grid bias voltage refer to the previous descriptions 3 Main charger voltage output check Grid bias low mode Used to output the main charger grid bias voltage at the low mode for 30 sec For the adjustment ...

Page 35: ...counter display Used to display the current total JAM counter value 1 5 Total counter display Used to display the current total counter value 1 6 Developing counter display Used to display the current developing unit counter value 1 7 Developing preset counter value display Used to display the current mini maintenance preset value set with SIM 21 2 1 8 SPF counter display Used to display the curre...

Page 36: ...r 30 sec At that time the cooling motor rotates at a low speed When the developing unit is installed the developing bias the grid and the main charger are driven When the developing unit is not installed only the main motor is driven 10 Polygon motor operation check Used to drive the polygon motor for 30 sec 26 1 Operation switch display Used to display the installed option on the operation panel ...

Page 37: ...setting of the language information with the number at right After entering the set value press the start key and the set value is stored Key operation Display 0 Japanese 1 English 2 French 3 German 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 Swedish 7 Spanish 30 CE mark conformity control setting Used to display the current setting of CE mark conformity control with the number at right After entering the set value press...

Page 38: ...iptions 1 99 Key operation Display Mode select Mode select key LED lighting at each mode selection Auto mode AE LED Manual mode TEXT LED Photo mode PHOTO LED Toner save mode TEXT PHOTO LED 2 FAX density level adjustment After completion of warmup shading is performed and the currently set FAX density level is displayed For the adjustment procedure refer to the previous descriptions 1 99 Key operat...

Page 39: ...irection magnification ratio in FAX Copy quantity key 7 SPF mode sub scanning direction magnification ratio adjustment in FAX After completion of warmup shading is performed and the currently set SPF mode sub scanning direction magnification ratio in FAX is per formed For the adjustment procedure refer to the previous descriptions 1 99 Key operation SPF mode sub scanning direction magnification ra...

Page 40: ...justment value Copy quantity key 51 2 Resist amount adjustment After completion of warmup shading is performed and the currently set resist amount adjustment value is displayed Key operation Resist amount adjustment Copy quantity key 63 1 Shading data check The copy lamp is shifted to the shading position and it is lighted with the reference voltage at AD conversion fixed Vref 0 5V Vref 4 5V This ...

Page 41: ... to 120 sec 1 Press and hold the density adjustment key for 5 sec to start setting When lamps start blinking at the same time and the copy quantity display shows the digit of 10 blinking 2 Select the function code with the copy quantity set key The code of the selected function is displayed blinking on the digits of 10 and 100 For auto clear select 1 Select the suitable code according to the table...

Page 42: ...mmunication trouble Framing 88 FAX board communication trouble Timeout Printer F9 00 Printer board communication trouble 10 Printer board trouble 80 Printer board communication trouble Protocol 81 Printer board communication trouble Parity 82 Printer board communication trouble Overrun 84 Printer board communication trouble Framing 88 Printer board communication trouble Timeout Electronic sort E1 ...

Page 43: ... white level trouble CCD white level abnormality 05 CCD black level trouble CCD black level abnormality 12 Shading trouble White correction is not completed with the specified number of operations LSU E7 03 LSU trouble LSU abnormality Mechanical system error Mirror motor U3 29 Mirror home position error L1 00 Mirror feed trouble L3 00 Mirror return trouble Main motor L4 01 Main motor lock LSU L6 1...

Page 44: ... section Paper transport section 11 7 9 Manual multi paper feed section 11 8 10 Power section 11 10 1 High voltage section No Content A Transfer charger unit B Charger wire A Transfer charger unit B Charger wire Installation The spring tip must be between two reference ribs The charger wire must be free from twist or bending Be sure to put the charger wire in the V groove 2 Optical section No Cont...

Page 45: ... downward tighten temporarily and install Adjustment Main scanning direction distortion balance adjustment C Copy lamp D Lens unit 3 Fusing section No Contents A Fusing unit B Thermostat C Thermistor D Heater lamp E Upper heat roller F Separation pawl G Lower heat roller A Fusing unit 2 3 2 3 1 A A 4 4 5 6 4 5 3 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 AL 1610 11 2 ...

Page 46: ...isassembly There are three pawls on the fusing cover Remove the screws and slide the fusing cover to the right to remove The heater lamp is fixed on the fusing cover with a screw Slide the fusing cover to the front and remove the screw then remove the heater lamp Assembly Put the fusing harness A on the heater lamp B as shown in the figure and fix them together Place the fusing harness inside the ...

Page 47: ...ing plate so that the paper guide fixing plate 2 is in contact with the frame bottom section A under fusing 4 Paper exit section No Content A Front cabinet unit Right cabinet unit B Paper exit unit C Transport roller D Paper exit roller A Front cabinet unit right cabinet 6 5 8 7 7 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 4 1 2 3 2 A 3 2 1 1 6 6 5 4 5 5 AL 1610 11 4 ...

Page 48: ...B Paper exit unit removal C Transport roller D Paper exit roller 1 2 5 B A 3 4 4 7 6 8 6 8 1 0 9 9 1 2 1 3 4 6 7 5 5 1 3 2 2 AL 1610 11 5 ...

Page 49: ...oove D 5 MCU No Content A MCU A MCU disassembly Note When replacing the MCU PWB be sure to replace the EEPROM of the MCU PWB to be replaced 6 Optical frame unit No Content A Optical frame unit A Optical frame unit Installation Install the optical unit in the sequence shownabove 7 LSU No Content A LSU unit A LSU unit 4 4 5 B A D C C 8 6 6 7 7 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 3 4 AL 1610 11 6 ...

Page 50: ...terface frame unit B Drive unit C Solenoid paper feed solenoid resist roller solenoid D Resist roller clutch Resist roller E Paper feed clutch Paper feed roller Semi circular roller A Intermittent frame unit Assembly Do not miss the door lock pawl B Drive unit Assembly Move down the clutch pawl as shown below and avoid the clutch and install 6 5 5 1 1 2 2 4 3 1 2 AL 1610 11 7 ...

Page 51: ...r feed roller Semi circular roller 9 Manual multi paper feed section No Content A Manual multi paper feed section B Manual transport clutch C Manual paper feed clutch D Manual transport roller Manual paper feed roller E Multi feed solenoid A Manual multi paper feed 1 2 2 3 1 4 3 2 3 3 4 1 3 2 2 1 2 3 A AL 1610 11 8 ...

Page 52: ... arm 1 then remove it Assembly Install so that the boss section of the fulcrum arm 2 comes between ribs Disassembly Set up the cam transmission arm 2 and remove it Assembly Install so that the cam transmission arm 2 is under the roller arm A 5 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 3 A 7 5 6 8 AL 1610 11 9 ...

Page 53: ...reful of the installing direction of themanual transport roller 4 E Multi feed solenoid Assembly Install so that the latches A and B move smoothly 10 Power section No Content A Power unit A Power unit L C K T O K O 2 3 1 4 5 2 1 2 A B 3 4 5 3 3 4 2 1 1 1 1 AL 1610 11 10 ...

Page 54: ...a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the publisher SHARP CORPORATION Printing Reprographic Systems Group Quality Reliability Control Center Yamatokoriyama Nara 639 1186 Japan 1999 January Printed in Japan N AL 1610 ...

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