Power supply unit paper drawer (AR-DC1) (AR-D14) Simultaneous installation is required Output units Saddle stitch finisher AR-FN7 Punch unit AR-PN1 = Cannot be installed together. = Must be installed together. =Any of the units must be installed together. AR-FN7/PN1 INTRODUCTION 1-1...
Dust full LED PWB position detected:"H" Punch dust sensor In the punch unit B. Motor Fig. F05-202-02 Code Name Active condition Remark FPNM Punch motor Punch drive FPSM Punch side motor Punch slide unit transverse move AR-FN7/PN1 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2-3...
C and D (one for each). <Before installation> Screw For installation of AR-FN7, an optional stand/paper drawer (stand/MPD & <1> 2000 sheet drawer or stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer) and a duplex module (AR-DU3) must have been installed. Also a power supply unit (AR-DC1) is needed.
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Move the finisher toward the printer and check to see if the guide pin of the locking plate is inserted smoothly to the connecting hole of the finisher. Connecting hole Screws B Guide pin Screws A Screws A Plate R AR-FN7/PN1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 3-2...
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12) Turn on the main switch of the main unit. <1> Insert the power plug of the main unit to the outlet. <2> Turn on the main switch of the main unit. "ON" Finisher stand AR-FN7/PN1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 3-3...
<Before installation> front cover and remove the front cover. For installation of AR-PN1A/PN1B/PN1C/PN1D, a saddle stitch finisher Front cover (AR-FN7) must have been installed. Screws B Screws A 3) Remove the front cabinet and the rear cabinet from the finisher.
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<2> Pass the relay harness to the rear cabinet and secure the rear cabinet using the three screws. Punch module Rear cabinet Screw Screw Screw (with rosette) (supplied with this module) Opening for relay harness Relay harness Screws AR-FN7/PN1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 3-5...
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<1> Attach the front cover using the screws A and B (two for each). 11) Paste the label. Front cover (Paste it only if the scanner module is installed.) <1> Paste the label to the position shown in the illustration. Screws B Screws A AR-FN7/PN1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 3-6...
Tray drive system Communica- Puncher unit (option) tion IC Saddle unit Sensor drive system Punch controller EP-ROM Regulator IC Motor Fig.F02-102-01 Fig.F02-101-01 NOTE:The position of delivery is shifted to the front/rear for each stack to assist sorting. AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-1...
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‘1’. Fig.F02-103-04 FDSW N. O. CN68-2 CN8-4 Front door switch When the front FRONT SW door is closed, ‘1’. N. O. Stapler safety CN66-2 CN8-2 switch When the swing STPLSAFE SW guide is closed, ‘1’. Fig.F02-103-02 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-2...
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LEDON3 LEDON2 LEDON1 Punch motor J1002-1 Switches between ‘+’ FPNM and ‘–’ according to the direction of motor rotation. Horizontal registration motor J1001-1 Switches the pulse FPSM signals according to the rotation of the motor. Fig.F02-104-02 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-3...
The machine stacks sheets coming from its host machine on the processing tray. When the number of sheets stacked on the processing tray reaches a specified value, the finisher staples them delivers the stapled stack to the delivery tray. Tray Paper Fig.F02-201-02 Fig.F02-201-04 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-4...
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If a sheet fails to arrive at or move past a specific sensor within a specific period of time, the finisher controller will assume a jam, and stops the ongoing operation and, at the same time, communicates the presence of a jam to the host machine. AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-5...
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(rear) (rear) Tray motor Aligning plate (front) Swing guide ARHPS CN9-9 Drives the Paddle home position swing guide motor Fig.F02-203-03 sensor drive. Paddle home PHPS CN9-3 Drives the Paddle position sensor paddle motor (feeds paper). Table.T02-203-01 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-6...
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The stapler first staples a paper stack at the rear stapling position and then staples it at the front stapling position. Standby position Stapler Stapling position Stopper Feed direction Stapling position Finisher controller PCB Fig.F02-304-02 Fig.F02-304-05 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-9...
As the stack delivery rollers rotate, the stack is fed toward the saddle unit. Stack delivery roller (upper) Paper stack Stack delivery roller Stack feed roller (lower) (lower) Paper fold roller Fig.F02-502-04 Fig.F02-502-02 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-11...
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Stack delivery roller A bind tray sensor (FES) is provided on the bind tray to detect presence/ (lower) absence of a paper stack; however, it is not used to detect a jam. Stack feed roller (lower) Fig.F02-503-01 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-12...
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Binding cluch (FFC) home position sensor (FHPS) Folding home position sensor (FHPS) Paper pushing plate Bind tray sensor (FES) Paper fold roller (upper) CW rotation CCW rotation Fig.F02-505-04 Staple/fold FFSM motor Paper fold roller (lower) Paper stack Fig.F02-505-02 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-13...
(FPSM). The home position of the punch slide unit is detected by the horizontal registration home position sensor (PSHPS), and the horizontal registration motor (FPSM) is a stepping motor. AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-14...
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(punch CCW rotation by 180˚/ other half circumference of the punch shaft. home position) 90˚/punch at upper limit) punch back at initial position) The punching operation takes place as follows when making two holes in Fig.F02-602-07 two sheets of paper: AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-15...
3) When the trailing edge sensor (LED5, PT5) detects the trailing edge Fig.F02-701-01 of the sheet, the drive of the feed motor (FFM) is stopped, thereby stopping the sheet. Then, the punch motor (FPNM) is driven to punch holes in the sheet. Punch Fig.F02-602-10 AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-16...
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The finisher is disconnected from its host machine or the front door, or the upper cover is opened while the system is in operation (paper on the move). (7)Staple Jam (1006) The staple home position sensor (STHPS) does not go OFF 600 msec after the stapler is driven. Or, it does not return to its home position (where the sensor goes ON). AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-17...
Sensors Logic system Fig.F02-802-01 (2)Protective Mechanisms The 24-V system used to drive the punch motor (FPNM) and the horizontal registration motor (FPSM) is equipped with a built-in fuse which melts in the presence of overcurrent. AR-FN7/PN1 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4-18...
3) Remove the two screws [4]. Fig.F03-101-06 (4)Removing the Upper Cover 1) Open the upper cover [1], and turn the cover band retainer [2] to the left to remove it. 2) Remove the cover band [3]. Fig.F03-101-03 Fig.F03-101-07 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-1...
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[4]; then, detach the processing tray upper cover [3]. 6) Shift the side guide [4] lightly to the front, and free the engagement of the paper surface detecting lever (rear) [5]; then, detach the side guide [4]. Fig.F03-101-14 Fig.F03-101-10 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-2...
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(lower unit of the stapler) [4] shoots stables will shift from the position where the staple clincher (upper unit of the stapler) [5] receives staples. [11] [10] [12] Fig.F03-102-05 Fig.F03-102-02 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-3...
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11) With the gears and cam fixed, install the timing belt [22] on gears [23] and [24]. 8) Insert a pin [18] with a diameter of approximately 2 mm (use recommended) in the round hole to secure the gear. [23] [18] [22] Fig.F03-102-08 [24] Fig.F03-102-11 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-4...
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[3] aligned with the [28] mark on the relay gear [4], align the other mark on the relay gear with the rib of the paper folding roller drive gear [5]. [31] [29] [32] [33] [30] Fig.F03-102-13 Fig.F03-102-15 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-5...
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[9]. Fig.F03-102-18 7) Remove the three screws [9], and slide out the stapler unit [10] slightly to the front. 8) Slide out the saddle unit [11] to the front. [10] Fig.F03-102-22 [11] Fig.F03-102-19 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-6...
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9) Remove the two screws [15], and slide the processing tray assembly [16] to the rear; then, lift it to detach. [16] [15] Fig.F03-102-24 Fig.F03-102-26 4) Separate the processing tray assembly [5] and the paddle assembly [6] as shown. Fig.F03-102-27 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-7...
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8) Free the harness [12] for the edge saddle [13]; and disconnect the two connectors [14]. Fig.F03-102-33 12) Remove the screw [22], and detach the staple/fold drive unit [23]. [14] [11] [12] [10] [13] [22] Fig.F03-102-30 [23] Fig.F03-102-34 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-8...
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2) Place the paddle assembly [1] as shown. [1] [3] Fig.F03-102-36 Fig.F03-102-40 6) Remove the two screws [4]. 3) Turn the gear [2] in the direction of the arrow to move up the stack delivery roller assembly (upper) [3]. Fig.F03-102-37 Fig.F03-102-41 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-9...
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2) Place the paddle assembly [1] as shown. 7) Likewise, remove the other paddle. Fig.F03-102-44 Fig.F03-102-48 3) Turn the gear [2] in the direction of the arrow to move up the stack delivery roller assembly (upper) [3]. Fig.F03-102-45 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-10...
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NOTE: Be sure to mount them so that the edges [17] of the claws of the delivery belts are flush. Fig.F03-102-51 5) Remove the screw [8]; then, while freeing the claw [9], detach the paper guide (rear) [10]. [17] [10] Fig.F03-102-56 Fig.F03-102-52 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-11...
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[11], and then detach the slide home position PCB [12]. [10] [11] [12] Fig.F03-103-02 3) Place the stapler unit [3] as shown. Fig.F03-103-05 4) Remove the two screws [4], and detach the guide [5]. Fig.F03-103-03 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-12...
9) Remove the two screws [12] to detach the base cover [13]. Fig.F03-201-02 (3)Removing the Punch Unit 1) Remove the waste case. [10] 2) Remove the screw [1] to detach the jam processing cover [2]. [13] [11] [12] Fig.F03-201-03 Fig.F03-201-06 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13...
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2) Remove the screw [1]. 3) Remove the harness [3] from the harness guide [2] on the PCB, then detach the PCB cover [4]. Fig.F03-202-02 4) Disconnect the connector [5] to remove the photosensor PCB [6]. Fig.F03-202-03 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-14...
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1) Remove the screw [1]. 2) Disconnect the connector [2] to remove the waste-full LED PCB [3]. Fig.F03-202-09 Fig.F03-202-05 7) Remove the screw [9]. 8) Disconnect the connector [10] to remove the LED PCB [11]. [10] [11] Fig.F03-202-06 AR-FN7/PN1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-15...
4) Move the saddle finisher back to the machine. 2) Slow pull down the punch dust box and remove punch dust. Use a polyethylene bag, etc. not to disperse punch dust. AR-FN7/PN1 MAINTENANCE 6-1...
(two holes) and delivered to the offset tray. The saddle stitch function and the punch function cannot be used together. <Example> <Example> {Original 1} {Punch positions} {Original 2} {Punch positions} AR-FN7/PN1 MACHINE OPERATION 7-1...
If a function is selected, the corresponding key will be highlighted. automatically selected.) 6. [CENTER TRAY] key If the center tray is selected, printed paper will be delivered to the exit tray located at the upper part of the main unit. AR-FN7/PN1 MACHINE OPERATION 7-2...
2) Press SW1002 or SW1003 on the punch controller PCB. A press will automatically adjust the sensor output. •The adjustment is over when all LEDs on the punch controller PCB are ON: LED1001, LED1002, LED1003. Fig.F05-101-03 3) Shift all bits of DIPSW1001 to OFF. AR-FN7/PN1 ADJUSTMENTS 8-1...
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0 - 99 0.04374mm 2) Select the setup value to be changed with [ ] keys. adjustment 9 Punch center position 0 - 99 adjustment (FR direction) 10 Punch hole position 0 - 99 0.105mm adjustment (paper feed direction) AR-FN7/PN1 ADJUSTMENTS 8-2...
Check and Use DIAG (SIM3-3) to check the motor communication line. remedy operation. Replace the console finisher control PWB. Content Console finisher (AR-FN7) lift motor trouble Content Console finisher (AR-FN7) Detail Lift motor operation abnormality punch (AR-PN1) side registration motor Cause...
Try turning the staple jam releasing dial. YES Correct the Is there mechanical trapping? mechanical system. Staple/fold motor (FFSM), Try replacing the staple/fold motor. Is the problem corrected? YES End. Finisher controller PCB Replace the finisher controller PCB. AR-FN7/PN1 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9-2...
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Try turning the stack delivery roller by hand. Correct the Is the rotation smooth? mechanical system. Delivery motor (FAM), Try replacing the delivery motor. Is the problem corrected? YES End. Finisher controller PCB Replace the finisher controller PCB. AR-FN7/PN1 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9-3...
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Is there mechanical trapping in the path of the aligning plate? YES Correct the mechanical mechanism. Alignment motor (rear; FRJM), Try replacing the alignment motor (rear). YES End. Finisher controller PCB Is the problem corrected? Replace the finisher controller PCB. AR-FN7/PN1 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9-4...
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YES Correct the horizontal horizontal registration motor (FPSM) registration mechanism. Replace the horizontal registration motor. Punch controller PCB, Try replacing the punch controller PCB. Is the problem corrected? YES End. Finisher controller PCB Replace the finisher controller PCB. AR-FN7/PN1 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9-5...
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Correct the wiring. controller PCB normal? Power supply Measure the voltage between CN14-5 (+) and CN4-3 (-) on the YES Replace the punch finisher controller PCB. Is it 24 VDC? controller PCB. Replace the finisher controller PCB. AR-FN7/PN1 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9-6...
Excess water The amount of waste paper in the During punching. Punching will be disabled. Remove the waste waste case has exceeded the limit. paper from the water case. AR-FN7/PN1 SIMULATIONS 10-1...
3. Wiring diagram (AR-PN1) J1007 J1007 Punch Con CN12 CN12 Finisher Unit CN14 CN14 J1003 J2003 AR-FN7/PN1 ELECTRICAL SECTION 11-4...
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Punch motor clock sensor J1006 J1006 J2008 ch Controller PCB XXXX Punch home position sensor J2007 PSHPS Horizontal registration home position sensor J1001 J1001 J2001 FPSM Horizontal registration motor J1002 J1002 J2002 FPNM Punch motor J1004 J2004 AR-FN7/PN1 ELECTRICAL SECTION 11-5...
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CAUTION FOR BATTERY DISPOSAL (For USA,CANADA) Contains lithium-ion battery. Must be disposed of properly. Remove the battery from the product and contact federal or state environmental agencies for information on recycling and disposal options.
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