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Sharp MX-FN30 Service Manual

Sharp MX-FN30 Service Manual

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1. Finisher/Saddle Finisher ............................... 1 - 1
2. Punch Unit ..................................................... 1 - 2
1. Internal structure............................................ 2 - 1
2. Finisher section ............................................. 2 - 2
3. Saddle stitch finisher section ......................... 2 - 7
1. Basic adjustments ......................................... 3 - 1
3. Punch module................................................ 3 - 6
1. Maintenance list............................................. 4 - 1
2. Disassembly and assembly ........................... 4 - 2
3. Punch module.............................................. 4 - 22
1. Block diagram................................................ 5 - 1
2. Actual wiring chart ......................................... 5 - 2
Parts marked with "
" are 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
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
OPTION
FINISHER
SADDLE FINISHER
PUNCH UNIT
MODEL
CONTENTS
1. Basic Configuration........................................6 - 1
2. Controls .........................................................6 - 3
3. Basic Operation .............................................6 - 4
4. Feeding Unit ..................................................6 - 9
5. Stack/Escape Tray Unit................................6 - 14
6. Processing Tray Unit....................................6 - 18
7. Saddle Stitcher Unit .....................................6 - 28
8. Controller Unit ..............................................6 - 34
9. Jam Detection ..............................................6 - 36
10.Power Supply...............................................6 - 38
11. Service Tasks...............................................6 - 38
1. Basic Configuration........................................7 - 1
2. Controls .........................................................7 - 1
3. Basic Operation .............................................7 - 2
4. Feeding Unit ..................................................7 - 5
5. Controller Unit .............................................. 7 - 11
6. Jam Detection .............................................. 7 - 11
7. Power Supply............................................... 7 - 11
8. Service Tasks............................................... 7 - 11
MX-FN30
MX-FN31
MX-PN16B
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SERVICE MANUAL DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPTION FINISHER SADDLE FINISHER PUNCH UNIT MX-FN30 MX-FN31 MX-PN16B MODEL CONTENTS [1] SPECIFICATIONS [6] TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 3K FINISHER 1. Finisher/Saddle Finisher ....... 1 - 1 1. Basic Configuration........6 - 1 2. Punch Unit ............. 1 - 2 2.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    1 - 5 sheets : 25 bundles 6 - 10 sheets : 15 bundles 11 - 20 sheets : 10 bundles Stapling method — Staple Cartridge (2000 staples) Model name: MX-SC12 Detection of no staple — Detection of paper — MX-FN30/FN31 SPECIFICATIONS 1 – 1...

  • Page 3: Punch Unit

    A5 *1 210x148 A5-R 148x210 Yes*3 SRA3 320x450 Yes*3 SRA4 320x225 Yes*3 270x390 30 sheets 5 sheets Yes*3 3 sheets 20 sheets*9 270x195 65 sheets 5 sheets Yes*3 16K-R 195x270 Yes*3 3 sheets 20 sheets*9 MX-FN30/FN31 SPECIFICATIONS 1 – 2...
  • Page 4 Staple capacity: 256g/m (cover)x1-sheet + 55-81.4g/m x20-sheet, 256g/m (cover)x1-sheet + 81.4g/m x 10-sheet *12: Heavy paper mode (First page + Last page (total 2pages) + Normal paper only available) *13: Depending on paper property setting. MX-FN30/FN31 SPECIFICATIONS 1 – 3...
  • Page 5 Long paper Width:90~305 Length:458~1,300 *1: Invoice and A5 are special size handling. *2: Plain paper 1: 60~89g/m (16-24 lbs bond), Plain paper 2: 90~105g/m (24-28 lbs bond) *3: Operation is permitted, but performance is not guaranteed. MX-FN30/FN31 SPECIFICATIONS 1 – 4...
  • Page 6 The attached list “2”: Loading number per size (Finisher) 3K/3K Saddle Finisher tray MX-FN30/MX-FN31 Model Finisher tray Top tray Saddle tray Staple less Function/Mode Non staple*1 Offset*1 Staple*1 Saddle Stitch Staple Plain paper SRA3 1500 (60-80g/m 12x18(A3W) 1500 10 bundles of 20 pages...

  • Page 7: Internal Structures

    Lower Stack Delivery Roller Saddle Delivery Tray Stack Tray Saddle Feed Roller Alignment Plate Paper Pushing Plate Stapler Unit Escape Feed Roller Pre-Processing Roller Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper Escape Inlet Flapper Inlet Roller Buffer/Saddle Inlet Roller MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 1...
  • Page 8 Load tray upper limit sensor PS102 FNTBP Preprocessing timing sensor PS120 FNHPP Paddle home position sensor PS125 FNHPDSS Staple drive home position sensor PS126 FNDOHS Staple cuing detection sensor PS127 FNDES Staple empty detection sensor MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 2...

  • Page 9: Micro Switch

    B. Micro switch Display item Name SW101 FNOCFD Front door open/close switch SW102 FNSSS Staple safety switch SW103 FNAMS Manual staple operation SW MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 3...
  • Page 10 C. Clutch Display item Name CL101 FNCEDCE Escape transport drive switch clutch CL102 FNCDRUS Oscillation lower roller drive clutch CL103 FNCDP Paddle drive clutch MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 4...
  • Page 11 FNMGRS Take-up switch roller lift motor M112 FNMFR Rear edge falling motor M113 FNMAR Rear edge assist motor M114 FNMMSS Staple horizontal shift motor M116 FNMSLS Staple free staple motor M115 FNMSS Staple motor MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 5...
  • Page 12 E. PWB PCB101 PCB102 Display item Name PCB101 Finisher Controller PWB PCB102 Stapler unit relay PWB MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 6...
  • Page 13 Saddle switch lever home position sensor PS201 Saddle entry port sensor PS213 FSESRS Saddle staple rear staple empty sensor PS214 FSESFS Saddle staple front staple empty sensor PS215 FSHPDSS Saddle staple drive home position sensor MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 7...
  • Page 14 B. Micro switch Display item Name SW101 FNOCFD Front door open/close switch SW102 FNSSS Staple safety switch SW103 FNAMS Manual staple operation SW MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 8...
  • Page 15 Saddle switch lever drive motor M203 FSMJ Saddle alignment motor M204 FSMF Saddle folding motor M205 FSMG Saddle gripper motor M206 FSMSR Saddle rear edge stopper motor M207 FSME Saddle discharge motor M208 FSMS Saddle staple motor MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 9...
  • Page 16 D. Clutch Display item Name CL101 FNCEDCE Escape transport drive switch clutch CL102 FNCDRUS Oscillation lower roller drive clutch CL103 FNCDP Paddle drive clutch MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 10...
  • Page 17 E. PWB PCB101 PCB102 PCB201 Display item Name PCB101 Finisher Controller PWB PCB102 Stapler unit relay PWB PCB103 Saddle Stitcher Controller PWB MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 11...
  • Page 18 Punch horizontal registration detection sensor 5 (2) Motor PBA302 Punch horizontal registration detection sensor PBA303 FCDFWP Punch dust full detection sensor Display Name item M301 Punch hole motor M302 FCMR Punch horizontal registration motor MX-FN30/FN31 INTERNAL STRUCTURES 2 – 12...

  • Page 19: Adjustments And Settings

    SADDLE FOLDING(12×18) * Saddle folding position adjustment 12 x 18 30 - 70 SADDLE FOLDING(CUSTOM) * Saddle folding position adjustment Custom size 30 - 70 * This is displayed only when MX-FN31 is connected. MX-FN30/FN31 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 3 – 1...

  • Page 20: Adjustments When Replacing Parts

    Adjustment procedure 1. Place paper in the processing tray unit, and push it against the processing tray stopper and the paper end assist guide and the paper end retainer. MX-FN30/FN31 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 3 – 2...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Stitcher Unit Installation Position

    1. With the shaft notches of the paper folding roller (upper and lower) aligned to the support plate grooves, align the cam mark to the support plate mark, and fix them in place. MX-FN30/FN31 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 3 – 3...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Saddle Paper End Stopper Installation Angle

    If the fold position of the paper stack delivered from the saddle stitcher unit is skewed, perform adjustment. Adjustment procedure 1. Open the front cover [1], and then pull out the saddle stitcher unit [2] until it stops. 4. Loosen the 3 screws. MX-FN30/FN31 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 3 – 4...
  • Page 23 Enter the adjustment values and setting values listed on the service  The change amount of the adjusting screw: about 0.8 mm/turn label. 6. After finishing the adjustment, tighten the 3 screws that loos- ened in the step 4. MX-FN30/FN31 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 3 – 5...

  • Page 24: Punch Module

    Lower the puncher unit and then close the front cover of the fin- isher. Make a print by the punch mode and check whether the punch hole is skewed. When the punch hole position is skew, adjust by repeating from the step 2 again. MX-FN30/FN31 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 3 – 6...
  • Page 25 Make a print by the punch mode and check the feed direction position of the punch hole. When the punch feed direction position is not the standard, adjust by repeating from the step 2 again. MX-FN30/FN31 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 3 – 7...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Oscillation lower roller drive clutch 1,000,000 times CL102 Escape transport drive switch clutch 1,000,000 times CL101 Static Eliminator (Escape Delivery Unit) 1,000,000 sheets Saddle Stitcher Unit Stitcher Unit 100,000 times Static Eliminator (Saddle Delivery Unit) 1,000,000 sheets MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 1...

  • Page 27: Disassembly And Assembly

    Open the front cover [1] and pull out the saddle unit [2]. Remove the front cover [1]. Remove screws [2] and remove the front lower cover [1]. (2) Removing the Rear Cover Remove the two screws [2]. MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 2...

  • Page 28: Major Units

    (1) Removal of the escape tray Remove a screw [3] and remove covers [2]. Remove the front cover. Note: This step is required only for MX-FN30. Remove the front inside cover. Remove a plate [4] and remove the connector [5].
  • Page 29 Move a gear and lower the height tray by 10 cm. CAUTION: Hook on the pawls [1] and hook on the hole to the shoulder screw as shown in the photo during the assembly. Loosen six mylars [1] which secure harnesses. MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 4...
  • Page 30 Remove the guides [1] and [2].  Screws [3]: One for each, Springs [4]: One for each 11) Remove the gear [1], E-ring [2], bearing [3], and parallel pin [4]. CAUTION: Make sure to remove the spring [4]. MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 5...
  • Page 31 14) Move the pressure rack [3] and remove the cable guide [1]. Screw [2] x3 15) Remove the ring [1] and the bearing [2]. 12) Remove two screws [2] and remove the front cover support plate [1]. 13) Remove the E-ring [1] and the bearing [2]. MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 6...
  • Page 32 Remove the connector [1] and remove the harnesses out of the wire clamp [2]. Remove the belt [1], ring [2] and the bearing [3]. CAUTION: Adjust the height on left and right side for assembly. MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 7...
  • Page 33 Screw [2] x1, Connector [3]: One for each Remove the processing tray [1]. Screw [2] x2 (6) Removal of the stapler unit Remove the front cover. Remove the front inside cover. Remove the lower cover [1]. Screw [2] x1 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 8...
  • Page 34 Remove the saddle exit paper tray [1]. Boss [2] x2, Connector [3] x1 (7) Removal of the staple drive unit Remove the stapler unit. Remove staple drive unit. Wire saddle [2] x3, Connector [3] x2, Screw [4] x2 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 9...
  • Page 35 Remove the front lower cover. Push the leaf spring [2] and pull the saddle unit [1] to service posi- tion. Remove the saddle PWB cover [1]. Remove the harness. Connector [1] x2, Wire saddle [2] x2, Screw [3] x1 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 10...
  • Page 36 Connector [2] x10, Screw [3] x2, PWB support [4] x2 Screws [2] x4 Remove the drive shaft As. E-ring [1] x1, Gear [2] x1, Parallel pin [3] x1, Bearing [4] x1 Remove the PWB holder [1]. Connectors [2] x4, Screw [3] x2 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 11...
  • Page 37 Remove the lower cover. Screw [2] x1 Remove the thrust unit [1]. Connector [2] x2, Screw [3] x6. Remove the flexible cover [1]. Screw [3] x1, Connectors [2] x2 Remove the stapler unit [1]. Screw [2] x1 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 12...
  • Page 38 Connector [2] x1, Wire saddle [3] x2, Edge saddle [4] x1, Screw [5] x1. Wire saddle [2] x1, Connector [3] x1, Screw [4] x4 Remove the support plate on staple-free binding unit. E-ring [2] x1, Shaft [3] x1. MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 13...
  • Page 39 Rotate the paddle shaft [1] until the paddles [2] touches the guide [3]. (6) Removal of the discharge brush (on saddle exit paper section) Open front cover [1] and pull out the saddle unit [2]. Remove the discharge brush [1]. MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 14...
  • Page 40 E-ring [2]: One on each, Gear [3]: One on each (9) Removal of the Escape transport drive switch clutch Remove the rear cover. Remove the puncher unit. Remove the support plate [1]. Screw [2] x1 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 15...
  • Page 41 Enter the adjustment values and setting values listed on the ser- vice label. (2) Removal of the saddle stitcher controller Pull out the saddle unit. (Service position) Remove the PWB cover [1]. Screw [2] x2 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 16...
  • Page 42 Screw [2] x1, Connector [3] x 1 (3) Removal of Tongue drive motor Remove the processing tray unit. Remove the motor unit [1]. Screw[2] x 2, Connector[3] x1 Remove the clutch [1]. Ring [2] x1Ring [2] x1 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 17...
  • Page 43 Belt [2] x1, Screw[3] x 2, Connector[4] x1 Remove the motor unit [1]. Screw [2] x3, Belt [3] x1 Remove the motor [1]. Connector [2] x1, Screw [3] x2, Belt [4] x1 Remove the motor [1]. Screw [2] x2 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 18...
  • Page 44 Push the leaf spring [2], and pull out the saddle unit [1] to the ser- Remove the harness guide [1]. vice position. Screw [2] x1, Pawl [3] x2 Remove the harness guide [1]. Screw [2] x1, Pawl [3] x2 Remove the motor cover [1]. Screw [2] x2 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 19...
  • Page 45 Remove the motor cover [1]. Screw [2] x2 Remove the motor unit [1] Screw [2] x3, Spring [3] x1, Belt [4] x1 Fix the harness. Connector [1] x2, Wire saddle [2] x1 Remove the motor unit [1]. Screw [2] x2 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 20...
  • Page 46 Remove the front cover. Remove the front inside cover. Turn the dial [2], and move the stapler unit [1] approx. 10cm. Remove the switch [1]. Connector [2] x1 Remove the switch As [1]. Pawl [2] x2 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 21...

  • Page 47: Punch Module

    Remove the punch cover. Screw [2] x3 Remove the harness [1]. Connector [2] x1, Harness holder [3] x1 Remove the switch holder. Screw [2] x1 Remove the harness [1]. Edge saddle [2] x1 Remove the switch [1]. Connector [2] x1 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 22...
  • Page 48 Remove the motor [1]. Connector [2] x1, Screw [3] x2 Remove the PWB [1]. Screw [2] x1 B. PWB (1) Removable of puncher controller PWB Remove the flat cable [1]. Flat cable [1] x1, Harness holder [2] x1 MX-FN30/FN31 MAINTENANCE 4 – 23...

  • Page 49: Electrical Section

    DC mot Dr DC mot Dr Tray RESERVE1 RE ER E1 FNAMS DIP_ W PU H_ W Broadcast Eco staple unit FNDES staple motor FNMSLS FNDOHS MOT_CLK home position sensor FNHPCSLS FNHPDSS MOT_CLK FNMSS FNMCSLS MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 1...

  • Page 50: Actual Wiring Chart

    Actual wiring chart A. Finisher unit TRY_EMPTY ENTRY +5V1 TRY_LC_FULL FM1-F945 BFPASS CABLE-ENTRANCE_SEN +5V1 TRY_LSIZE_FULL FM1-M914 CABLE-BUFFER_SEN KAKIKOMI_HP TRY_SSIZE_FULL FDOOR_OPEN TRY_UPLMIT +24V FDOOR_OPEN FM1-M915 CABLE-SADDLE_TRAY_SEN NS_24V+ NS_24V- +5V1 ECO_HP +5V1 ECO_ENC MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 2...
  • Page 51 ASIST_HP SYORITRYEMPTY BERO_R_HP RJOG_HP FJOG_HP BERO_F_HP ENTFLAP_HP SYORIMAE FM1-F941 CABLE-DISPOSE_UNIT_FR_SEN +24V1 ESCFEED_CL_ON +24V1 YODO_CL_ON MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 3...
  • Page 52 ESC1_FULL ESC1_EJECT REARFALL_HP YODOUP_HP N.C. N.C. STPLUNIT_HP PADL_HP MSTPL_EMPTY MSTPL_LED FM1-F975 CABLE-BACK_END_STOPPER_SEN +3.3V SW_MSTPL 4M5-6046 CABLE_STAPLE SWITCH +5V1 +5V1 LED_AN1 LED_AN2 +24V1 PDL_REARFALL_CL_ON FDOOR_OPEN STPLSW_ON MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 4...
  • Page 53 FIN_RESET STPL_24V+ STPL_24V+ FIN_RESET STPL_24V- STPL_24V- +24V STPL_LS STPL_SP STPL_HP ENTRY_P FIN_RESET RESET FIN_RESET +24V +24V +24V +24V MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 5...
  • Page 54 THRUST+ THRUST- FOLD+ FOLD- SNS_EJECT_CLK +5V1S SNS_THRUST_CLK +5V1S GRP_HP JOG_HP KT_HP TUKI_HP FM1-M912 CABLE-SADDLE_STOPPER_SEN LUCH_HP PDL_HP ORI_JAM FM1-F994 CABLE-SADDLE_FOLDRETENTION_SEN MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 6...
  • Page 55 MTR+ MTR+ MTR- MTR- +5V1 STP_HP FSTP_LS RSTP_LS ORI_EMP UPPASS FM1-M913 ENTRY CABLE-SADDLE_PATH_RETENTION_SEN FLAP_HP FM1-F983 CABLE-SADDLE_ENTRANCE_SEN MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 7...

  • Page 56: Punch Unit

    REG_LED5 REG_PTR1_S P_HP2 REG_PTR2_S +5V1P REG_PTR3_S REG_PTR4_S P_HP1 +5V1P REG_PTR5_S SNS-ONOFF PUNCH_SL_HP_S PUNCH_HP2_S PUNCH_HP1_S PUNCH_ENC_S INT_S P_M+ P_M+ P_M+ P_M- P_M- P_M- PTR5 PTR4 PTR3 PTR2 PTR1 +5V1P LED5 LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1 +5V1P MX-FN30/FN31 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5 – 8...

  • Page 57: Technical Explanation 3K Finisher

    The components of this finisher are organized into 4 major blocks: feed unit, processing tray unit (stapler unit), tray unit, and saddle stitcher unit.  Staple Finisher Tray Unit Feed Unit Processing Tray Unit  Saddle Stitch Finisher Tray Unit Feed Unit Processing Tray Unit Saddle Stitcher Unit MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 1...

  • Page 58: Overview Of Electrical Circuitry

    Controller PCB Saddle Stitch Finisher Serial Communication Motor Finisher Host Machine Controller PWB Clutch (IC12/IC42) Sensor Motor Driver Switch Serial Communication Puncher Controller PWB Serial Communication Motor Saddle Stitcher Controller PWB Sensor (IC12) Motor Driver MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 2...

  • Page 59: Controls

    Paper Stack Feed Operation Stitch Operation Paper Folding/Delivery Operation Controller Unit Outline Finisher Controller PWB Saddle Stitcher Controller PWB Jam Detection Outline Jams Power Supply Power Supply Route Protective Functions Service Tasks Upgrading MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 3...

  • Page 60: Basic Operation

    The paper delivered by the pre-processing roller is stacked on the processing tray by the paper end pushing guide and paddle. The return roller and processing tray stopper align paper in the feed direction. Paddle Paper End Pushing Guide Return Roller Processing Tray Stopper The alignment plates are used to align paper in the width direction. Rear Alignment Plate Paper Front Alignment Plate MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 4...
  • Page 61 After being shifted, the paper stack on the processing tray that has been stacked by the paper end assist guide and stack delivery roller are deliv- ered to the stack tray. Upper Stack Delivery Roller Paper End Assist Guide Lower Stack Delivery Roller MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 5...
  • Page 62 Lower Stack Delivery Roller The paper is switched back and fed to the saddle stitcher unit and buffer path unit by the buffer/saddle inlet flapper and buffer/saddle inlet roller. Pre-Processing Roller Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper Buffer/Saddle Inlet Roller Buffer Pass (Paper Stacking) To Saddle Stitcher Unit MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 6...
  • Page 63 The saddle alignment plates are used to align paper in the width direction. Rear Saddle Front Saddle Alignment Plate Alignment Plate Paper The operations described in steps 1 and 2 are repeated for each sheet to stack the sheets on the saddle processing tray. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 7...

  • Page 64: Stitcher Unit

    After the paper is folded by the paper pushing plate and paper folding roller, it is delivered on to the saddle delivery tray by the saddle delivery roller. Paper Folding Roller Saddle Delivery Roller Saddle Delivery Tray Paper Pushing Plate MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 8...

  • Page 65: Feeding Unit

    FNTBP Preprocessing timing sensor Escape paper exit sensor detection signal PS111 FNEE Escape paper exit sensor Entry port sensor detection signal PS101 Entry port sensor Buffer sensor detection signal PS103 Buffer sensor MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 9...

  • Page 66: Feed Switch Operation

    The home position is detected by the Escape/saddle transport switch flapper home position sensor (PS105). The flapper are driven by the motor: Escape/Saddle transport switch flapper motor (M104). Escape/saddle transport switch  flapper home position sensor (PS105) Link Escape/Saddle transport switch  flapper motor (M104) Link Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper Entry port sensor (PS101) Escape Inlet Flapper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 10...
  • Page 67 Escape/saddle transport switch  flapper home position sensor (PS105) Escape Inlet Flapper Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper ■Paper feed to the saddle delivery tray (saddle stitcher unit)  Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper: ON  Escape/saddle transport switch flapper home position sensor (PS105): OFF Escape/saddle transport switch  flapper home position sensor (PS105) Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 11...

  • Page 68: Buffer Operation

    The paper trailing edge is detected by the Buffer sensor (PS103), and the paper is fed a speci- fied amount where it stops. Escape/saddle transport switch M102 M104 flapper home position sensor (PS105) Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper Entry port sensor (PS101) Buffer sensor (PS103) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 12...
  • Page 69 Escape/saddle transport switch M102 M104 flapper home position sensor (PS105) Buffer/Saddle Inlet Flapper Entry port sensor (PS101) Buffer sensor (PS103) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 13...

  • Page 70: Stack/Escape Tray Unit

    Load tray middle (Large coated paper full) sensor (PS108) Load tray lower limit (Small coated paper full) sensor (PS109) Load paper tray lift motor Stack Tray Drive Belt (M105) Stack Tray Torque Limiter MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 14...

  • Page 71: Stack Tray Delivery Paper Surface Detection, Paper Full

    When this happens, the stack tray is lowered so that the paper surface height on the stack tray is appropriately aligned with the paper deliv- ered from the delivery unit (about 40 mm). Paper exit paper surface detection sensor1 (Upper) (light-receiving) (PBA102) Approx. 40mm Stack Tray Paper exit paper surface detection sensor2 (Lower) (light-receiving) (PBA103) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 15...
  • Page 72 Load tray lower limit (Small coated paper full) sensor (PS109) Paper full detection of small-size plain paper  Small size: feed length 216 mm or less, large size: feed length more than 216 mm MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 16...

  • Page 73: Escape Tray Paper Full Detection

    NOTE: To prevent damage when the tray is raised due to an error in the stack tray unit, the escape tray unit is constructed so that the tray moves to the top. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 17...

  • Page 74: Processing Tray Unit

    Supports paper stacking when long paper is stacked to prevent alignment errors caused by warped paper. Paper Retainer Retains the paper stacked on the processing tray using its own weight. Paper End Retainer Prevents bending by holding the paper trailing edge pressed against the processing stopper. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 18...

  • Page 75: Stacking Operation

    Rear edge falling motor (M112) drives to lower the paper end pushing guide which presses down on the paper trailing edge onto the processing tray. M112 Paper End Pushing Guide PS102 MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 19...
  • Page 76 Then the Front/Rear alignment motors (M107/M108) are driven to move the front/rear alignment plate so that the paper stacked in the processing tray is aligned in the cross feed direction. M112 M111 Paper End Pushing Guide Return Roller Rear Alignment Plate M108 Paper M107 Front Alignment Plate MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 20...

  • Page 77: Alignment/Shifting Operation

    Paper length: 182 mm to 432 mm Paper other than above Center reference Staple A3, A4, A4R, B4, B5, 11"×17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, 8K, 16K, Center reference Staple-free binding A3, A4, 11"×17", LTR, 8K, 16K Center reference MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 21...
  • Page 78  Front shift position Rear Alignment Plate Paper Central Reference+10mm Front Alignment Plate  Rear shift position Rear Alignment Plate Central Reference+10mm Paper Front Alignment Plate MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 22...

  • Page 79: Staple Operation

    Manual staple paper detection sensor (PS128) Paper Right End Detection Sensor Flag Stapler Drive Belt Staple shift home position sensor (PS124) Staple horizontal shift motor (M114)  Manual stapling Paper Stapling Position Stapler Unit MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 23...
  • Page 80 Stapler Unit  Front 1-point stapling (30 deg) Paper Stapling Position Stapler Unit  2-point stapling Stapling Position Paper Stapler Unit  Rear 1-point stapling (30 deg) Paper Stapling Position Stapler Unit MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 24...
  • Page 81 • When paper whose width is less than 210 mm or more than 297 mm is in use • When paper whose length is less than 182 mm or more than 432 mm is in use MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 25...

  • Page 82: Staple-Free Binding Operation

    Paper Binding Position Staple-Free Binding Unit The relations between the direction of the printing and the binding position are described below. Binding Position Paper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 26...
  • Page 83 Rear edge tongue home position sensor (PS118) Front edge tongue Assist Guide Drive Belt home position sensor (PS117) Tongue drive motor (M109) Rear edge assist motor (M113) Rear edge assist home position sensor (PS123) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 27...

  • Page 84: Saddle Stitcher Unit

    Saddle folding bundle paper exit sensor detection signal PS203 FSEB Saddle folding bundle paper exit sensor Saddle vertical path sensor detection signal PS202 FSPV Saddle vertical path sensor Saddle entry port sensor detection signal PS201 Saddle entry port sensor MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 28...
  • Page 85 Saddle Switching Lever Guides the paper stack fed from the saddle processing tray. Saddle Stitcher Tray Stacks the paper fed to the saddle processing tray. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 29...

  • Page 86: Basic Operation

    Then, it drives the Saddle alignment motor (M203) to move the saddle alignment plate to the paper width +10 mm position. M203 Paper Rear Saddle Front Saddle Alignment Plate Alignment Plate Paper Width+10mm Paper Width +10mm M206 Saddle Paper End Stopper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 30...
  • Page 87 The Saddle alignment motor (M203) drives to operate the saddle alignment plate. The saddles is processed, and the paper stacked in the tray is aligned in the cross feed direction. M203 Rear Saddle Front Saddle Alignment Plate Alignment Plate Paper Operations described in steps (2) to (3) are repeated for each sheet. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 31...

  • Page 88: Paper Stack Feed Operation

    After stitching is complete, the Saddle rear edge stopper motor (M206) drives to lower the saddle paper end stopper and feeds the paper stack to the paper folding position. Saddle Paper End Stopper M206 MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 32...

  • Page 89: Stitch Operation

    Saddle folding motor clock sensor (PS212) The Saddle discharge motor (M207) drives causing the saddle delivery roller to rotate. This delivers the folded paper stack to the saddle delivery tray. Saddle Delivery Tray Saddle Delivery Roller M207 MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 33...

  • Page 90: Controller Unit

    This circuit also controls the puncher unit and the saddle stitcher controller PWB.  Staple Finisher Finisher Controller PWB Master CPU (IC12) Slave CPU (IC42) Motor Puncher Unit Clutch (option) Motor Driver (IC1 to 4,IC7,IC8, Connection IC10,IC11,IC13, Switch machine IC15,IC18,IC19, Sensor IC21,IC36,IC41) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 34...
  • Page 91  Controls communication with the finisher controller CPU (IC12)  Stores the firmware for operating the finisher  Controls sensors and motors  Controls the driving of motors Motor Driver (IC6 - 11) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 35...

  • Page 92: Jam Detection

    Saddle entry port sensor is not turned off when the paper is transported by the “paper length plus margin (50mm)” remaining JAM after the detection of the Saddle entry port sensor ON. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 36...
  • Page 93 * Saddle switch lever drive motor trouble if detected in a raw. FSMG Saddle gripper motor JAM First detection of Saddle gripper motor trouble after power-on. Intermittent detection of the same trouble afterward. *Saddle gripper motor trouble if detected in a raw. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 37...

  • Page 94: Power Supply

    When upgrading the firmware of the finisher controller PCB and the saddle stitcher controller PCB, upgrade from the host machine. (Refer to the ser- vice manual for the host machine as to the detail.) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation 3K Finisher 6 – 38...

  • Page 95: Technical Explanation Punch Unit

    Feed Drive System Outline Configuration Horizontal Registration Control Punch Operation Punch Waste Full Detection Controller Unit Puncher Controller PWB Jam Detection Jams Power Supply Power Supply Route Protection Function Service Tasks Upgrading MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 1...

  • Page 96: Basic Operation

    After the paper is fed from the position where the Punch entrance sensor (PS301) detects the paper trailing edge to a given position, the paper is switched back and fed until it bumps against the paper stopper guide. Paper Stopper Guide Punch entrance sensor (PS301) Paper Stopper Guide Paper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 2...
  • Page 97 The paper is fed to the finisher feeding unit. Paper ■When in speed priority mode When paper is fed from the upstream connection machine to the puncher unit, the punch slide unit performs horizontal registration. Punch Slide Unit Paper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 3...
  • Page 98 (PS301) Paper The paper is punched. The punch waste is ejected into the punch waste tray. Punch Waste Paper Punch Waste Tray The paper is fed to the finisher feeding unit. Paper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 4...

  • Page 99: Feeding Unit

    Punch horizontal registration motor (M302) Paper Stopper Guide Punch entrance sensor (PS301) Paper Stopper Guide Punch horizontal registration detection sensor (light-receiving) (PBA302) Punch horizontal registration detection sensor (light-emitting) (PBA301) Punch horizontal registration home position sensor (PS302) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 5...
  • Page 100 When the Punch entrance sensor (PS301) detects paper fed from the upstream connection machine, the Punch horizontal registration motor (M302) drives, and the punch slide unit starts moving to the rear. Punch horizontal registration motor (M302) Punch Slide Unit Punch entrance sensor (PS301) Paper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 6...
  • Page 101 In speed priority mode, the paper moves by a given amount from where the Punch entrance sensor (PS301) detects the paper edges and stops. Then the Punch hole motor (M301) drives to punch the paper. Punch hole motor (M301) Cam (Punch) Punch entrance sensor (PS301) Paper MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 7...
  • Page 102 Punch horizontal registration motor (M302) Punch Slide Unit Paper Punch horizontal registration home position sensor (PS302) During punch mode, the operation described in steps 1 to 5 is repeated for every sheet that is fed. MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 8...

  • Page 103: Punch Operation

    Punch hole home position sensor (PS303) Sensor Flag 2 Sensor Flag 1 Punch hole home position sensor (PS304) Punch Paper [The hole is punched [when rising the punch] when lowering the punch] MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 9...
  • Page 104 *If punch waste full is detected at power-on. Punch dust full detection sensor Punch dust full detection sensor (PBA303) (PBA303) Prism Prism Punch waste Punch waste Punch dust full detection sensor (PBA303) Prism Punch Waste Tray MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 10...

  • Page 105: Controller Unit

    Service Tasks A. Upgrading When upgrading the firmware of the puncher controller PCB, upgrade from the host machine. (Refer to the service manual for the host machine as to the detail.) MX-FN30/FN31 Technical Explanation Punch unit 7 – 11...

  • Page 106: Lead-Free Solder

    © COPYRIGHT XXXX BY SHARP CORPORATION Since the melting-point of lead-free solder is about 220°C, which is about 40°C higher than that of conventional lead solder, and its soldering capacity is inferior to conventional one, it is apt to keep the soldering iron in contact with the PWB for longer time. This may cause land ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • 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 SME20000400 R201221W9500-TTEC...

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