Sharp FO-5500 Service Manual

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This service manual FO-5500U/C is applied to the optional type (FO-45UC) equipped with the 3rd transport unit of FO-
6500U/C. The performance and operation are not different from the old ones. Since only the areas which are changed
from those of FO-6500U/C are described, use the existing service manual (00ZFO6500USME) of FO-6500U/C together
for the other areas.
CAUTION
This laser printer is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standard. This means
that this machine does not produce a hazardous laser radiation. The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This laser radiation is not a danger to the skin, but when an exact focusing of the laser beam is achieved on the eyes retina, there is
danger of spot damage to the retina.
The following cautions must be observed to avoid exposure of the laser beam to your eyes at the time of servicing.
1) When a problem in the laser optical unit has occurred, the whole optical unit must be exchanged as a unit, not an individual part.
2) Do not look into the machine with the main switch turned on after removing the toner/developer unit and drum cartridge.
3) Do not look into the laser beam exposure slit of the laser optical unit with the connector connected when removing and installing
the optical system.
4) The cover of Laser Printer Unit contains the safety interlock switch.
Do not defeat the safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into the switch slot.
Laser Wave Length
: 770-810 mm
: 49.2 µs
Laser Pulse Times
Laser Output Power
: 0.5 mW
Parts marked with "
" is 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.
SERVICE MANUAL
SHARP CORPORATION
No. 00ZFO5500USME
FACSIMILE
FO-5500
MODEL
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
FO-5500U/C

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  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL No. 00ZFO5500USME FACSIMILE FO-5500 MODEL This service manual FO-5500U/C is applied to the optional type (FO-45UC) equipped with the 3rd transport unit of FO- 6500U/C. The performance and operation are not different from the old ones. Since only the areas which are changed from those of FO-6500U/C are described, use the existing service manual (00ZFO6500USME) of FO-6500U/C together for the other areas.
  • Page 2 FO-5500U/C CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION [1] Specifications ..............1-1 [2] Operation Panel .
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Length – 11-14" (280-356 mm) * Based on ITU-T (CCITT) Test Chart #1 at standard resolution in Paper capacity: 650 sheets Sharp special mode, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU- Automatic document 50 documents max. T phase C time only).
  • Page 4: Operation Panel

    FO-5500U/C [2] Operation panel (1) CHANGEOVER key Two types of information appear in the display: prompts related to operations you are performing, and information about how the fax LINE STATUS light is using the telephone line (transmitting, receiving, etc.). Press this This lights when the fax machine key to switch between the two types of information.
  • Page 5 FO-5500U/C Operation panel (2) RELAY key Press this key to send a document to another fax machine and have that machine in turn send the document to a number of end receiving machines. PAGE COUNTER key TIMER key LIFE key Press this key to have a slash and Press this key to set an Press this key, followed...
  • Page 6: Transmittable Documents

    FO-5500U/C [3] Transmittable documents 4. Cautions on Transmitting Documents • Documents written in yellow, greenish yellow, or light blue ink cannot be transmitted. 1. Document Sizes • Ink, glue, and correcting fluid on documents must be dry before the width 5.83"...
  • Page 7: Installation

    FO-5500U/C TELEPHONE JACK 7. Use of Document Carrier Sheet A standard RJ11C telephone jack must be located near the machine. A document carrier sheet must be used for the following documents. This is the telephone jack commonly used in most homes and offices. •...
  • Page 8 FO-5500U/C Remove the new drum cartridge from its packaging. If you replaced the toner cartridge, reset the toner counter by pressing the LIFE key (flip up the Rapid Key overlay if necessary), the "2" key, and the START key. LIFE START Align the arrowhead on the right side of the drum cartridge (the right side is marked "R") with the arrowhead pointing down which...
  • Page 9 FO-5500U/C Plug the power cord into a 120V, 60Hz, grounded (3-prong) AC Insert the male end of the PC interface cable into the port on the outlet. right side of fax as shown. Tighten the attached screws with a screwdriver. Press the power switch to turn on the power.
  • Page 10 FO-5500U/C Pinch the ends of the paper guide together, and move the guide to Move the paper guide to the appropriate position depending on the appropriate position depending on whether you are loading whether you are loading letter or legal paper. letter or legal size paper.
  • Page 11 FO-5500U/C 5. Clearing paper jams Replace the drum cartridge, and then the toner cartridge. If a document doesn’t feed through the scanner properly during trans- mission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAM appears in the display, first try pressing the START key. If the document doesn’t come out of the feeder, open the operation panel by squeezing the operation panel release on the right side of the operation panel (marked "PULL UP"), and gently pull out document.
  • Page 12 FO-5500U/C 6. Installing an option cassette (FO-45UC) Remove the two screws on the rear side of the optional cassette, and then remove the rear plate of the optional cassette. Place the fax machine on top of the optional cassette. Connect the connector on the optional cassette to the wire connector on the bottom of the fax.
  • Page 13: Quick Reference Guide

    FO-5500U/C [5] Quick reference guide FUNCTION key menu The following chart shows the layout of the functions and settings accessed by pressing the FUNCTION key. First press the FUNCTION key, the appropriate numeric key as shown, and then "#" or " " until the desired item appears. Instructions for making each setting appear in the display.
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