Sharp AL-2030 Service Manual

Sharp AL-2030 Service Manual

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(AL-2040CS)
[ 1 ] GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
[ 4 ] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
[ 5 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
[ 6 ] COPY PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[ 7 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[ 8 ] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
[ 9 ] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
[11] USER PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1
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SERVICE MANUAL

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
MODEL
CONTENTS
SHARP CORPORATION
CODE: 00ZAL2040CS1E
AL-2030
AL-2040CS
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for after sales service only.
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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL CODE: 00ZAL2040CS1E DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AL-2030 (AL-2040CS) AL-2040CS MODEL CONTENTS [ 1 ] GENERAL ......... . . 1 - 1 [ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS .
  • Page 2 CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040 of the CDRH standard and IEC825. This means that this machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 3 At the production line, the output power Caution of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.57 This product contains a low power laser MILLI-WATT PLUS 20 PCTS and is device. To ensure continued safety do not maintained constant by the operation of remove any cover or attempt to gain access the Automatic Power Control (APC).
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    A. AL-2030........
  • Page 5: General

    SB/MB 2 Tray R-SPF Duplex Shifter RJ45 (Letter) (Letter) Scanner printer printer SORT Model AL-2030 20CPM 16PPM AL-2040CS 20CPM 16PPM (print only) Descriptions of items CPM: Copy speed (Copies Per Minute) PPM: Print speed (Print Per Minute) SB/MB: SB = Manual feed single bypass, MB = Manual feed multi-bypass 2 tray: Second cassette unit.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Segment (class) Digital personal copier Copier dimensions AL-2030 20-1/2" (W) x 17-5/8" (D) x 14-1/8" (H) (518mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 358mm (H)) AL-2040CS 20-1/2" (W) x 17-5/8" (D) x 17-5/8" (H) (518mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 445mm (H))
  • Page 7: User Programs

    80Wh/H Pre-heat mode 25Wh/H Auto power shut-off mode 8.8W or less 3. Copy performance Section, item Details AL-2030 AL-2040CS Copy magnification Fixed 4 Reduction + 3 Enlargement magnification (AB system: 50, 70, 86, 100, 141, 200%) ratios (Inch system: 50, 64, 78, 100, 129, 200%)
  • Page 8: Gdi Printer

    4. GDI Printer Print speed Max. 20ppm (excluding bypass tray, paper size A4, 8.5" x 11") (Variable depending on the PC performance) Duplex Yes (AL-2040CS only) Memory 8MB (Duplex model: 16MB) Interface USB 2.0 (Full speed) / (RJ45 (10Base-T) AL-2040CS only) Network Built-in NIC (AL-2040CS only) Emulation...
  • Page 9: Consumable Parts

    [3] CONSUMABLE PARTS 1. Supply system table Common to all destinations Name Content Life Product name Package Develop cartridge (Black) x 1 Toner/developer cartridge x 1 AL-100TD (Toner: Net weight 213g) (Developer: Net weight 190g) (5% document) Develop cartridge (Black) x 1 Toner/developer cartridge x 1 AL-110TD (Toner: Net weight 124g) (Developer: Net weight 190g) (5% document)
  • Page 10: Production Control Number (Lot No.) Identification

    3. Production control number (lot No.) identification <Developing cartridge> Production month Production day Destination code (Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.) Production place (SOCC: Fixed to B.) End digit of year Version No. ∗ Destination Division EX Destination A same pack Production control B same pack label attachment position Option Destination...
  • Page 11: External Views And Internal Structures

    [4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 1. Appearance Original guide Document feeder cover Interface Peep hole Interface Exit area Document feeder tray LAN connector USB connector (AL-2040CS only) Document glass Operation panel Front cover Paper tray 1 Paper tray 2 (AL-2040CS only) Multi-bypass tray Side cover Side cover open button...
  • Page 12: Operation Panel

    3. Operation panel 4 5 6 14 15 Original to copy key and indicators (AL-2040CS only) Exposure mode selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, Two-sided copies from one-sided originals. MANUAL or PHOTO. Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator.
  • Page 13 ) key is pressed during a print job, the scan job will be stored. • When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharp- desk. 1) Press the SCAN ( ) key.
  • Page 14: Motors And Solenoids

    4. Motors and solenoids Part name Control signal Function / Operation Main motor Drives the copier. Scanner motor MRMT Drives the optical mirror base (scanner unit). Toner motor Supplies toner. Cooling fan motor Cools the optical, fusing section. Resist roller solenoid Resist roller rotation control solenoid Paper feed solenoid CPFS1...
  • Page 15: Sensors And Switches

    5. Sensors and switches Name Signal Type Function Output Scanner unit home position MHPS Transmission sensor Scanner unit home position detection "H" at home position sensor POD sensor Transmission sensor Paper exit detection "H" at paper pass PPD2 sensor PPD2 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 2 "L"...
  • Page 16: Pwb Unit

    6. PWB unit Name Function Exposure lamp invertor PWB Exposure lamp (CCFL) control Main PWB (MCU) Copier control Operation PWB Operation input/display High voltage PWB High voltage control CCD sensor PWB For image scanning LSU motor PWB For polygon motor drive TCS PWB For toner sensor control LSU PWB...
  • Page 17: Cross Sectional View

    7. Cross sectional view Part name Function and operation Scanner unit Illuminates the original with the copy lamp and passes the reflected light to the lens unit(CCD). Exposure lamp Exposure lamp (CCFL) Illuminates original LSU (Laser unit) Converts the original image signal into laser beams and writes onto the drum. Paper exit roller Roller for paper exit Main charger...
  • Page 18: Unpacking And Installation

    [5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 1. Copier installation 2. Cautions on handling Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the fol- Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the perfor- lowing during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. mance of this copier.
  • Page 19: Unpacking

    AL-2040CS 4 or 5 times AL-2030 5) Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place while push- ing the lock release button. 2) Release the scan head locking switch.
  • Page 20: Loading Paper

    2) Remove the pressure plate lock. Rotate the pressure plate ing software: lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing Printer driver (AL-2030) down the pressure plate of the paper tray. The printer driver enables you to use the printer function of the machine.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Interface Cable

    Shielded twisted pair cable *2: Although it is possible to install Button Manager and Sharp- (2 m (6 feet) Max.: high-speed transmission equivalent) desk on Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, neither Button Manager nor Pin configuration the scanner function of Sharpdesk can actually be used.
  • Page 22: Moving

    12. Moving Moving instructions When moving the unit, follow the procedure below. Note: When moving this unit, be sure to remove the TD cartridge in advance. 1) Turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. 2) Open the side cover and front cover, in that order.
  • Page 23: Copy Process

    [6] COPY PROCESS An OPC drum is used for the photoconductor. (Structure of the OPC drum layers) OPC layer (20 microns thick) Pigment layer (0.2 to 0.3 microns thick) Aluminum drum 1. Functional diagram Main charger Laser beam Cleaning blade MG roller Drum Transfer unit...
  • Page 24: Outline Of Print Process

    2. Outline of print process Step-2: Exposure (laser beam, lens) A Laser beam is generated from the semiconductor laser and con- This printer is a non-impact printer that uses a semiconductor trolled by the print pattern signal. The laser writes onto the OPC laser and electrostatic print process.
  • Page 25 Step-3: Developing (DC bias) Step-4: Transfer A bias potential is applied to the MG roller in the two component The visible image on the drum surface is transferred onto the print magnetic brush developing method, and the toner is charged neg- paper by applying a positive charge from the transfer corona to the ative through friction with the carrier.
  • Page 26 Step-7: Optical discharge (Semiconductor laser) Start Before the drum rotation is stopped, the semiconductor laser is 1) Because the grid potential is at a low level, the drum potential radiated onto the drum to reduce the electrical resistance in the is at about -400V.
  • Page 27: Operational Descriptions

    [7] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS 1. Outline of operation The outline of operation is described referring to the basic configuration. (Basic configuration) Scanner section Operation section Network (print only) NIC PWB MCU (Main control/image process section) LSU (Laser unit) Laser diode, Polygon mirror lens Laser beam Paper exit Fusing section...
  • Page 28: Scanner Section

    2. Scanner section A. Scanner unit The scanner unit in the digital copier scans images. Spectral sensitivity characteristics (Standard characteristics) It is composed of the optical unit and the drive unit. The optical unit performs scanning in the main scan direction with the light receiv- ing elements (color CCD).
  • Page 29: Laser Unit

    3. Laser unit B. Laser beam path The image data sent from the MCU (image process circuit) is sent to the LSU (laser unit), where it is converted into laser beams. A. Basic structure The LSU unit is the writing section of the digital optical system. The semiconductor laser is used as the light source, and images are formed on the OPC drum by the polygon mirror and fθ...
  • Page 30: A. General Description

    A. General description 2) The surface temperature of the upper heat roller is set to 160 - 200°C. The surface temperature during the power save mode General block diagram (cross section) is set to 100°C. Thermal fuse Separator pawl 3) The self-check function comes active when one of the follow- ing malfunctions occurs, and an "H"...
  • Page 31 (1) Cassette paper feed operation 5) At this time, the paper is fed passed the paper entry detection switch (PPD1), and detected by it. After about 0.15 sec from 1) The figure below shows the positions of the pick-up roller, the detection of paper by PPD1, the tray paper feed solenoid paper feed clutch sleeve, and the paper feed latch in the initial (PFS) turns on so that the clutch sleeve projection comes into...
  • Page 32 (2) Manual multi paper feed operation 3) When pawl C of the manual paper feed clutch sleeve is engaged with the manual feed latch, the manual feed stopper 1) Before paper feed operation, the manual paper feed solenoid falls and the manual take-up roller rises. At that time, the man- (MPFS) is turned OFF as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 33: Process Unit New Drum Detection Mechanism

    Process detection switch 7. SPF section A. Outline The SPF (Single Path Feeder) is installed to the AL-2030/2040CS as a standard provision, and it automatically copies up to 50 sheets of documents of a same size. (Only one set of copies) B.
  • Page 34: C. Operational Descriptions

    C. Operational descriptions Document set SPID ON Document set sensor Document feed unit lamp ON PSW ON Copy start The scanner is shifted MRMT rotation to the exposure position. (Copier side) (SPF side) SPF motor rotation MM rotation SPFM rotation Main motor rotation Paper feed CPFS ON...
  • Page 35: Disassembly And Assembly

    [8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 2) Push up the lock pawls (2 positions) of the side cover, and remove the transfer charger. Lock pawl rear Before disassembly, be sure to disconnect the power cord for safety. 1. Do not disconnect or connect the connector and the harness while the machine is powered.
  • Page 36: E. Charger Wire Replacement

    2. Operation panel section 2) Set the charger cleaner to the transfer unit, and move it recip- rocally a few times in the direction of the arrow shown in the A. List figure below. Part name Ref. Operation panel unit Operation PWB B.
  • Page 37: C. Assembly Procedure

    3) Remove four screws, and remove the operation cabinet. 2) Remove two screws, and remove the earth wire. 4) Remove four screws, and remove the operation PWB. 3) Disconnect the connector. 4) Remove the SPF unit. 3) 3) 5) Remove five screws. Remove the operation unit, and discon- nect the connector.
  • Page 38: C. Assembly Procedure

    10) Move the carriage to the position indicated on the figure. C. Assembly procedure 11) Loosen the screw which is fixing the tension plate. CCD core 12) Move the tension plate in the arrow direction to release the 1) Pass the core through the CCD-MCU harness. tension, and remove the belt.
  • Page 39: Fusing Section

    4. Fusing section 4) Remove the screw and remove the U-turn guide. A. List Part name Ref. Thermistor PPD2 sensor Heater lamp Pressure roller Heat roller B. Disassembly procedure 1) Remove the connectors (3 pcs.) of the rear cabinet. 2) Open the side cover, remove two screws, and remove the fus- ing unit.
  • Page 40 7) Remove the plate spring on the right and remove the heater 10) Remove the spring, and remove the lower separation pawls (4 lamp. pcs.). 11) Remove the pressure release levers on the right and the left sides. Heater lamp 8) Remove the spring, and remove the upper separation pawls (3 pcs.).
  • Page 41: C. Assembly Procedure

    4) Remove the fan duct. 8) Remove two screws and remove the thermo unit. Note: The set temperature of the thermostat differs from that of the current model. Temperature Current model 210°C AL-2030/2040CS 230°C AL-2040CS DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 - 7...
  • Page 42 5) Remove each connector and four screws, and remove the 7) Remove two screws and remove the toner motor. MCU PWB. 8) Remove two springs and open the intermediate frame unit. 6) Remove the PWB insulation mylar and remove the paper transport detection sensor (PPD2).
  • Page 43 9) Remove the pulleys on the both sides and remove the paper 11) Release the belt pulley lock and remove the belt pulley bear- exit roller. ing. 12) Remove the paper exit roller. 10) Pull out the paper exit roller knob and remove the belt. 13) Remove the harness guide.
  • Page 44 14) Remove five screws and remove the main drive plate and the 16) Remove four screws, and remove the paper guide unit. belt. 17) Remove four screws, and remove the LSU unit. CAUTION:Attach the gears securely 15) Remove the parts as shown below, and remove the pressure release solenoid and the paper feed solenoid.
  • Page 45 18) Remove each pawl, and remove the paper exit tray. 21) Remove the screw and the E-ring, and remove the PS semi- circular earth plate and the PS roller unit. 22) Remove the E-ring and remove the spring clutch from the PS roller unit.
  • Page 46: C. Assembly Procedure

    6. Manual paper feed section 24) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the PPD1 sensor PWB. A. List Part name Ref. Manual transport roller Cassette detection switch PPD1 sensor PWB Side door detection unit B. Disassembly procedure Multi unit 1) Remove the screw and remove the multi upper cover.
  • Page 47 2) Remove the screw and remove the side door detection unit. 4) Remove two screws and remove the multi feed bracket unit from the multi paper feed upper frame. Back Wire treatment 3) Remove three screws and remove the multi paper feed upper frame.
  • Page 48: C. Assembly Procedure

    6) Remove the pick-up roller. D. Pressure plate holder attachment 1) Attach the pressure plate holder so that the resin section is not covered with the seal M1-N. Seal M1-N Pressure plate holder Attachment reference 7) Cut the binding band and remove the multi paper feed sole- noid.
  • Page 49: C. Assembly Procedure

    2) Disconnect the connector. 6) Disconnect the connector. 3) Remove two screws, and remove the scanner motor. 7) Remove the two screws, and remove the NIC PWB. 8) Disconnect the connector. 9) Remove the three screws, and remove the NIC PWB unit. 4) Remove two screws and one harness, and remove the main motor.
  • Page 50: Power Section

    8 Power section A. SPF motor 1) Remove the screw. A. List 2) Disengage the pawl (3 positions). Part name Ref. 3) Remove the rear cabinet. Power PWB B. Disassembly procedure 1) Disconnect each connector. 2) Remove the screw, and remove the earth line. 3) Remove two screws, and remove the power PWB unit.
  • Page 51: B. Pick-Up Roller, Paper Feed Roller

    1) Remove two screws. 1) Remove the shaft. 2) Remove the SPF motor. 2) Remove the paper feed roller. 3) Remove the bearing and the spring. B. Pick-up roller, paper feed roller 1) Remove two gears. 1) Remove the pick-up roller. 2) Remove the gear.
  • Page 52: D. Set Sensor, Scan Front Sensor

    10. 2nd cassette section Part name Ref. Paper sensor Cassette detection SW Paper feed solenoid Transport roller Paper feed clutch 2nd paper feed roller Paper feed unit removal D. Set sensor, scan front sensor 1) Remove the set sensor. 2) Remove the scan front sensor. 3) Disconnect the connectors.
  • Page 53: A. Paper Sensor

    1) Open the right cabinet. B. Cassette detection switch 2) Remove three screws. 1) Remove the pawl. 3) Remove one connector from MCU. 2) Remove the cassette detection switch. 4) While tilting down the 2nd connection arm A, pull and remove 3) Remove the harness.
  • Page 54: E. Paper Feed Clutch

    E. Paper feed clutch 1) Remove the E-ring. 2) Remove the paper feed clutch. 3) Remove the parts. ∗ When installing, fit the cut surface A. F. 2nd paper feed roller 1) Remove the E-ring and the parts. 2) Remove the 2nd paper feed roller. ∗...
  • Page 55: Adjustments

    [9] ADJUSTMENTS 5) Calculate the main scanning direction magnification ratio. Main scanning direction magnification ratio Copy image dimensions 1. Optical section X 100 (%) Original dimension A. Copy magnification ratio adjustment (When a 100mm scale is used as the original.) Original (Scale) The copy magnification ratio must be adjusted in the main scan- HARDENED...
  • Page 56: B. Image Position Adjustment

    c. Adjustment procedure B. Image position adjustment 1) Set the scale on the document table as shown below. (Use a There are following five kinds of image position adjustments, long scale for precise adjustment.) which are made by laser control except for the image scan start position adjustment.
  • Page 57 (1) Lead edge adjustment (2) Image rear edge void amount adjustment 1) Set a scale to the center of the paper lead edge guide as 1) Set a scale to the rear edge section of A4 or 11" x 8 1/2" paper shown below, and cover it with B4 or 8 1/2"...
  • Page 58: Copy Density Adjustment

    3) Make a copy and check that the copied center line is properly Test chart comparison table positioned. UKOG- The standard value is 0 ± 2mm from the paper center. 0162FCZZ DENSITY 2.0mm or less (Copy A) Copy image UKOG- Copy paper 0089CSZZ Shift...
  • Page 59: High Voltage Adjustment

    Auto T/S mode Auto lamp/Photo lamp ON "3" is slightly copied. 3) Make a copy. Check the adjustment level (shown in the above table) of the exposure test chart (Sharp Gray Scale). Sharp Gray Scale adjustment level VRG1 Non toner...
  • Page 60: Duplex Adjustment

    4. Duplex adjustment A. Adjusting the paper reverse position in memory for duplex copying This step adjusts the front surface printing (odd-number pages of a document set) in the S-D mode copying. That is, it covers the adjustment of the second surface printing mode (image loss at the front edge of an image) in which image data is once stored in memory.
  • Page 61: Spf Scan Position Automatic Adjustment

    4) Execute SIM 50-19 to turn on the TEXT lamp and make the The density select key is used to select the mode. printing mode in OC-D mode. Mode Default Make a copy of the test chart to check the void area of the SPF scan position auto AE mode lamp scale on the image.
  • Page 62: Automatic Black Level Correction

    <Adjustment specification> Spec Setting Adjustment mode Set value value range Sub scanning At normal: 48-5 Add 1: 1 – 99 direction ±1.0% 0.1% increase magnification Reduce 1: ratio (SPF mode) 0.1% decrease 7. Automatic black level correction a. Cases when the adjustment is required 1) When the main PWB is replaced.
  • Page 63: Simulation, Trouble Codes

    [10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 1. Entering the simulation mode To enter the serviceman simulation mode, press the keys as follows: Clear → Density select → Clear→ Density select To cancel the simulation mode, press the clear key. Flow chart of entering the simulation mode Start Is there a sub Press the COPY key.
  • Page 64: List Of Simulations

    2. List of simulations Kind of Operation main code code 26 Various setup CE mark support control ON/OFF Kind of Operation Cancel of stop at drum life over main code code Memory capacity check 01 Optical system Mirror scan operation Polygon motor OFF time setup Mirror home position sensor (MHPS) (Time required for turning OFF after...
  • Page 65: Contents Of Simulations

    3. Contents of simulations Input method: Clear key → Exposure Select key → Clear key → Exposure Select key Main Content code code Mirror scan operation (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the mirror home position is detected. Sensor name Display lamp Mirror home position sensor OPC drum cartridge replacement lamp...
  • Page 66 Main Content code code Copy lamp ON (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the copy lamp is lighted for 5 sec. Paper feed solenoid ON (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the paper feed solenoid selected by the tray select key repeats ON (500ms) and OFF (500ms) 20 times.
  • Page 67 Main Content code code JAM total counter display The display method is the same as the total count value display. <Display example: 12345> 012 → Blank → 345 → Blank → 012 0.7s 0.3s 0.7s 1.0s 0.7s Total counter display The total count value is displayed in 3 digits X 2 times repeatedly.
  • Page 68 Main Content code code Second cassette setup (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number of the second cassette is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the start key. The setting is changed. Code number Second cassette Without second cassette With second cassette...
  • Page 69 Main Content code code Transfer ON timing control setup (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed. (For any number different from the following ones, the default time is automatically set.) Code number Setting...
  • Page 70 Main Content code code OC cover float detection margin setting For the number of pixels between black markers on the SPF scanning position saved in SIM 41-06 (OC cover float detection level adjustment), if the number of pixels between the markers when processing float detection is less than the number of pixels set with this simulation, it is judged as the float error.
  • Page 71 Main Content code code Fusing control setting for postcard-size paper When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press START key to save the setting. Code number Temperature shift (°C) Cancel * Default Setting Fusing temperature setting for postcard-size paper When this simulation is executed, the current set value is displayed.
  • Page 72 Main Content code code Copy density adjustment (300dpi) Used to set the copy density in each mode. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, warm-up and shading operations are performed and the current setup is displayed in two digits (default: 50). Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys.
  • Page 73 Main Content code code Exposure mode setup <γ table setup or AE operation mode setup> When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the gamma table code number is displayed. Enter the code number corresponding to desired gamma table, and press the PRINT switch or the copy mode select key to enable the setup. γ...
  • Page 74 Main Content code code AE limit adjustment AE and the limit value of AE (toner save) are set. Setting is changed. When START key is pressed, the set content is written into the EEPROM and the display returns to the sub code input standby mode.
  • Page 75 Main Content code code Front/rear (main scanning) direction and scan (sub scanning) direction magnification ratio adjustment The magnification ratios in the main scanning direction (front/rear) and in the sub scanning direction are adjusted. Enter the adjustment value with 10-key, and press START key to save the entered value, and make a copy. (When the set value is increased by 1, the magnification ratio is increased by 0.1%.) The adjustment mode can be selected with the density select key.
  • Page 76 Main Content code code Lead edge image position Used to adjust the copy image position and the lead edge void quantity on the copy paper. The adjustment is made by adjusting the image scan start position and the print start position (resist roller ON timing) at 100%. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed the current setup value is displayed in two digits.
  • Page 77 Main Content code code Document off-center adjustment The document scan off-center adjustment is performed. The adjustment mode is changed over with the copy mode select key. (Adjustment range: 1 – 99, Default: 50) When the adjustment value is increased, the print result is shifted to the left. Mode Lamp ON Default...
  • Page 78 Main Content code code SPF scan position automatic adjustment Place three sheets of white paper so that they cover the SPF scan glass and the OC glass, and execute the simulation with the OC cover open, the mirror unit scans from the home position to the SPF scan position to identify the SPF glass cover edge position by the difference in the CCD output levels of the SPF glass cover edge and the OC side document glass.
  • Page 79: Trouble Codes

    Main Content code code Self print Print of one page is made regardless of the status of the optical system. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, warm-up is performed and the ready lamp is lighted. Enter the code number with the 10-key, and select the cassette with the cassette select key and press the PRINT switch, and paper feed operation will be made from the selected cassette and printing of the selected pattern will be made.
  • Page 80 Main Main Details of trouble Details of trouble code code code code Content Shading trouble (White correction) Content Heat roller high temperature detection Detail The CCD white scan level is abnormal Detail The fusing temperature exceeds 240°C. when the shading. Cause Thermistor abnormality Cause...
  • Page 81 Main Main Details of trouble Details of trouble code code code code Content Feeding is not completed within the Content Main motor lock detection specified time after starting feeding. (The Detail When the main motor encoder pulse is not scan head locking switch is locked) detected for 100 msec.
  • Page 82: Functions That Can Be Set With User Programs

    [11] USER PROGRAM 3) To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The light and dark indicator marked "1" will light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. The conditions of factory setting can be changed according to the use conditions.
  • Page 83 Program Mode Parameters *1 → ON, 2 → OFF Prevention of OC copies when the SPF is up function *1 → Large (LETTER/A4 Copy effective paper width width), 2 → Small setting function (Bypass tray) (INVOICE/B5R width) *1 → Large (LETTER/A4 Copy effective paper width width), 2 →...
  • Page 84: Electrical Section

    [12] ELECTRICAL SECTION 1. Block diagram A. Overall block diagram AL-2040CS ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 1...
  • Page 85: Actual Wiring Diagram

    2. Actual wiring diagram A. AL-2030 (1) MCU PWB (1/2) AL-2040CS ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 2...
  • Page 86 (2) SPF unit (2/2) AL-2040CS ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 3...
  • Page 87: B. Al-2040Cs

    B. AL-2040CS (1) MCU PWB (1/4) AL-2040CS ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 4...
  • Page 88 (2) SPF unit (2/4) CN24 DHAI-0532QSP1 24VSPFMT COMA 24VSPFMT COMB SPMT_0 SPMT SPMT_2 SPMT_1 SPMT_3 SPID DGND LEDSPID SPPD SPID SPID DGND DGND LEDSPPD LEDSPID B12B-PH-K-S SPPD SPPD DGND LEDSPPD SPF UNIT (3) 2nd cassette unit (3/4) DHAI-0306QSZZ CN18 /CPFS2 /CPFS2 /CPFS2 CPFS2...
  • Page 89: Signal Name List

    3. Signal name list Signal name Name Function/Operation Section LEDPPD2 PPD2 sensor power Fusing section PPD2 PPD2 sensor Paper transport detection Fusing section RTH_IN Thermistor Fusing section thermistor temperature detection Fusing section VFMOUT Fusing fan Fan drive signal Optical section FANLK Fusing fan Fan lock detection signal...
  • Page 90 Signal name Name Function/Operation Section MHPS MHPS sensor Carriage HP detection Optical section (AFE_DB5) Image scan data Scanner unit section (AFE_DB6) Image scan data Scanner unit section (AFE_DB4) Image scan data Scanner unit section (AFE_DB3) Image scan data Scanner unit section (AFE_DB2) Image scan data Scanner unit section...
  • Page 91 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -CPU section- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 VCC3 Spreading Range : +/- 1.2% VCC3 When IC1 is, mounted NOT mounted R7(*3) OPEN R4(*1)
  • Page 92 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Graphic_ASIC section- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 BR67 10kJx4 BLM18PGxxxSN1D TP338 VCC3 MTAD0 PIDATA0 VSAMP MTAD1 PIDATA1 BR27 10kJx4 MTAD2...
  • Page 93 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Memory section- SHARP MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 J1,J2 0.1u 10kJ 24C02/24WC04/24WC08 N.M. RAMDB[15..0] (2) VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 SDRAM FLASH ROM (1,2) A[20..0]...
  • Page 94 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Driver section 1- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 VCC3 VCC3 TP496 VCC3 0.1u (11) USB_IN (USB_IN) (1) TP497 SIN1 (SIN1) (1) TP498 IC43...
  • Page 95 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Driver section 2- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 VCC3 VCC3 BR72 10kJx4 INT24V IC19 BR56 1.5kJx4 R155 R191 R193 TP545 470kJ 4.7kJ 10kJ...
  • Page 96 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Driver section 3- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 Duplex Motor Driver Scanner Motor Driver OUT_A- OUT_A+ IC26 OUT_B+ 24VSCMT OUT_B- DMT0 /DMT0 (9)
  • Page 97 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Noise filter/Pull-up section- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 VCC3 INT24V R143 C135 C136 C137 C138 C139 C140 C141 C142 C143 24V1(DSWS) 0.1u N.M.
  • Page 98 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Connector section 1- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 To Operational PWB EN5V To Power unit INT5V INT24V C N1 C N2 /BIAS /TC (5)
  • Page 99 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Connector section 2- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 To Mecha. COUNTER INT24V CN28 C N6 C N7 To Main motor CED1 To Cassette detect...
  • Page 100 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -Scanner I/F section- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 To Scanner unit Copy Lamp Inverter EN5V Q9 2SJ537 220uH 0603FA1.5A/0603SFF150FM CP10 0603FA1.5A/0603SFF150FM 0603FA1.5A/0603SFF150FM TWKA-221K...
  • Page 101 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -USB2.0(FULL) I/F section- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 R216 USB_IN R217 C212 ZENER_6.2V 10kJ 100p (D_CONT) VCC3 VCC3 R218 IC31 1.5kJ CN33 R420 N.M.
  • Page 102 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -CRUM I/F section- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 To DV Unit (Analog Tonner Sensor) R376 N.M. C N5 EN5V VCC3 TP575 TCS_AN TP576 R368 N.M.
  • Page 103 ISSD ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT DIV U.CODE CPWBX0205QS** DATE TITLE SHARP MCU PWB Circuit diagram(Ver 2.0) -NIC Interface section- MODEL AL2030/AL2040 DWN No. Thursday, March 01, 2007 VCC3 EN5V To NIC PWB CN39 TP461 TP462 R401 TP460 /OA_RST PARAD0 PARAD1 PARAD2 PARAD3...
  • Page 104 ENG. Dept.4/DOCUMENT SYSTEM DIV ISSD U.CODE DATE CPWBF0208QS**(QPWBF0208QS2Z) OPE PWB (7SEG) TITLE SHARP MODEL Jaguar3 DWN No. PA845201 (PA845202) Thursday, March 15, 2007 LEDM Q305 • ¢ 1 2SB1197K LEDM R424 LTL-1LHG-002A LTL-1LHG-002A LTL-1LHG-002A 10kJ LTL-1LHG-002A NM_LTL-1LHEE-002A LTL-1LHG-002A LTL-1LHG-002A LTL-1LHG-002A •...
  • Page 106 LEAD-FREE SOLDER The PWB’s of this model employs lead-free solder. The “LF” marks indicated on the PWB’s and the Service Manual mean “Lead-Free” solder. The alphabet following the LF mark shows the kind of lead-free solder. Example: <Solder composition code of lead-free solder> Solder composition Solder composition code Solder composition...
  • Page 107 CAUTION FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT (Danish) ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. (English) Caution ! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 108 States and other countries. • IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. SHARP CORPORATION Digital Document System Group...

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