Sharp AR-M318

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SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
CODE: 00ZARM318/S2E
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
AR-M256/M257
AR-M258/M316
AR-M317/M318
MODEL AR-5625/5631
AR-M257/M317
AR-M256/M258
AR-M316/M318
AR-5625/M5631
[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
[3] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[8] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
[11] OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Sharp AR-M318 Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	AR-M318
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

Summary

Note for Servicing

Warning for Servicing

Important safety warnings for servicing the machine.

Precautions for Servicing

General precautions to be taken during machine servicing.

Note for Installing Site

Important considerations for selecting a suitable installation location.

Configuration

Line of Machines and Options

Overview of the machine models and available optional units.

Combination of Options List

Table detailing compatible combinations of machine models and options.

Specifications

Basic Specifications

General technical specifications of the machine, including dimensions and weight.

Operation Specifications

Specifications related to machine operations like warm-up and jam recovery.

Engine Specifications

Technical specifications of the machine's core components and systems.

Additional Functions and Features

Details on extra features and expanded functionalities of the machine.

Safety and Environmental Standards

Compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Environment Conditions

Recommended operating and storage environmental conditions.

Printer Function Specifications

Printer function specifications for specific models.

Consumable Parts

Supply System Table

Table listing consumable parts and their regional supply information.

Maintenance Parts List

List of maintenance parts required for servicing.

Unpacking and Installation

Installation Procedures and Precautions

Covers environment, power, transport, and general installation precautions.

Component Installation and Adjustment

Details developer, toner cartridge installation, and sensor adjustment.

Option Installation

Procedures for installing various optional equipment like AR-P27, AR-PK1N.

External View and Internal Structure

External and Internal Component Identification

Identifies and describes the function of various parts of the machine.

Operation Panel and Job Status

Explanation of the operation panel and job status screen functions.

Internal Components: Motors, Sensors, PWBs

Lists and describes motors, solenoids, clutches, sensors, and PWBs.

Adjustments, Setting

List of Adjustment Items and Copier Adjustments

Comprehensive list of all adjustable items and copier adjustment procedures.

Mechanism Section Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting print start position, RSPF, and voids.

Image Density and Exposure Adjustment

Adjusting image density and exposure levels for optimal print quality.

Simulation

Simulation Overview and Procedures

Explains simulation functions, code-type, and touch panel operation.

Trouble Code List

Trouble Code List and Self Diagnostics

Lists all trouble codes and provides self-diagnostic procedures.

Disassembly, Assembly and Maintenance

Maintenance Table and Counter Clear

Maintenance schedule for parts and procedures for clearing counters.

Detailed Disassembly and Assembly Steps

Detailed step-by-step instructions for disassembling and assembling machine components.

Others

Firmware Update and Troubleshooting

Procedures for Flash ROM version-up and download troubleshooting.

Key Operator Programs and Settings

List and configuration of key operator programs for copier, printer, and scanner.

Electrical Section

Electrical System Block Diagram

Overall block diagram illustrating the machine's electrical system interconnections.

Actual Wiring Diagrams

Detailed wiring diagrams showing electrical connections between components.