3 : '09/Jan/13

SERVICE MANUAL
CODE: 00ZARM318/S4E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
AR-M256/M257
AR-M256/M258
AR-M316/M318
AR-M258/M316
3
AR-5625/5631
AR-5625 X/5631 X AR-M317/M318
AR-5625/5631
AR-M257/M317
MODEL AR-5625 X/5631 X 3

The contents related to the AR-5625 X/5631 X are the

same as those related to the AR-5625/5631.
3

CONTENTS
[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

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.

This document has been published to be used

for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
 CONTENTS
[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING [5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Warning for servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
2. Precautions for servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 A. Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3. Note for installing site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 B. Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
C. Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[2] CONFIGURATION
D. Other precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
1. Line of machines and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2. Removal of protective material and fixing screw . . . . . . . . 5-2
2. Combination of options list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
3. Removal and storage of fixing pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
[3] SPECIFICATIONS 4. Developer cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 5. Toner cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 6. Toner density sensor level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
A. Common operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 7. Tray paper size setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
B. Copy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 A. Trays 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
3. Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 B. Manual feed tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
A. Operation and display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 8. Installation of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 A. AR-P27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
C. Optical (Image scanning) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 B. AR-PK1N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
D. Scanner (exposure) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 C. AR-PF1/PF2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
E. Image process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 D. MX-NSX1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
F. Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 F. AR-SM5/SM6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
G. Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE
4. Additional functions, copy functions,
and expanded functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 1. Name and function of each section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
A. External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
5. Safety and environmental protection standards . . . . . . . . 3-4
B. Internal structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
C. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
7. IMC board functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 D. Job status screen
8. Printer function (common to copy, print, network scan and fax) . . . . . . . 6-4
(AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
A. Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC) F. Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Printer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 G. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
B. Printer driver specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 H. Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
C. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING
D. System outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
1. List of adjustment items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
A. Basic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 2. Copier adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
A. Process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS B. Mechanism section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
1. Supply system table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 C. Image density (exposure) adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
A. SEC/ SECL/ LAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
[8] SIMULATION
B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia/
(Diagnostics, setup, adjustment value input, data display)
Australia/ New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
C. Asia affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 2. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
E. Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
F. Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 B. How to change the simulation adjustment value set
G. China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 by the touch panel in the adjustment value entry
2. Maintenance parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 3. Simulation code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
B. SEEG/ SUK/ SCA/ SCNZ/ SEA/ SEES/ SEZ/ SEIS/ 4. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
SEB/ SEN/ SEF/ SMEF/ Russia/ Special country [9] TROUBLE CODE LIST
(AR-M256/ M316, AR-5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model) . . . 4-3
2. Self diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
2. Production number identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
<TD cartridge>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
<Drum> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
3. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
A. Ambient conditions for transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
C. Operating ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4. Life (packed conditions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE
1. Maintenance table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
(For 25cpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
(For 31cpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
2. Counter clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
3. List of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
4. Details of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
A. Process unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
B. Developing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
C. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
D. Optical section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
E. Paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
F. Side door unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
G. 1st paper exit unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
H. 2nd paper exit unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
I. Laser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
J. Power unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
K. PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
L. Ozone filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
M. Drive section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
N. Transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
O. Operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
P. Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
[11] OTHERS
1. Flash ROM version-up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
A. Program download method
(for Copier, and fax program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
B. Printer Control Board firmware download method . . . 11-2
C. Others (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
2. Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
A. Common program of digital copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
B. Copy function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
C. Printer function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
D. Network scanner function setting program . . . . . . . . . 11-5
3. E-mail Status/ E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
A. Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
B. Main body specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
C. Printer controller specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
D. Handling of transmission data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
2. Actual wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING
This Service Manual uses some photographs to assure safe operation. 8) The machine has got sharp edges inside. Be careful not to dam-
Please understand the meanings of photographs before servicing. age fingers when servicing.
WARNING: If this WARNING should be ignored, a serious danger 9) Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge in a fire. Otherwise, toner
to life or a serious injury may result. may pop and burn you.
CAUTION: If this CAUTION should be ignored, injury or damage 10) When replacing the lithium battery on the PWB, use only the spec-
to property could result. ified battery. If a battery of different specification is used, it may not
be compatible and cause breakdown or malfunction of the
1. Warning for servicing machine.
11) When carrying an electric unit or a PWB, use an anti-static (elec-
1) Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that tricity) bag. Failure to do so may cause component failure or
meets the specified voltage and current requirements. machine malfunction.
Avoid complex wiring, which may lead to a fire or an electric shock.
2) If there is any abnormality such as smoke or an abnormal smell, 3. Note for installing site
interrupt the job and disconnect the power plug.
Do not install the machine at the following sites.
It may cause a fire or an electric shock.
1) Place of high temperature, high humidity, low temperature, low
3) Be sure the machine is properly grounded. Failure to ground the
humidity, place under an extreme change in temperature and
machine properly may result in an electric shock or fire.
humidity.
To protect the machine and the power unit from lightening, ground-
Paper may get damp and form dews inside the machine, causing
ing must be made.
paper jam or copy dirt.
4) When connecting the ground wire, never connect it to the following
For operating and storing conditions, refer to the specifications
points as it may cause an explosion, fire, or an electric shock:
described later.
Gas tube
2) Place of much vibrations
Lightning conductor
It may cause a breakdown.
A water pipe or a water faucet, which is not recognized as a
3) Poorly ventilated place
grounding object by the authorities.
An electro-static type copier will produce ozone inside it.
Grounding wire for telephone line
The quantity of ozone produced is designed to a low level so as
5) Do not damage, break, or stress the power cord. Do not put heavy
not to affect human bodies. However, continuous use of such a
objects on the power cord. Do not bend or pull the cord forcefully. It
machine may produce a smell of ozone. Install the machine in a
may cause a fire or electric shock.
well ventilated place, and ventilate occasionally.
6) Keep the power cable away from a heat source.
4) Place of direct sunlight.
Do not insert the power plug with dust on it into a power outlet.
Plastic parts and ink may be deformed, discolored, or may undergo
It may cause a fire or an electric shock. qualitative change.
7) Do not put a receptacle with water in it or a metal piece which may It may cause a breakdown or copy dirt.
drop inside the machine.
5) Place which is full of organic gases such as ammonium
It may cause a fire or an electric shock.
The organic photoconductor (OPC) drum used in the machine may
8) Do not touch the power plug, insert a telephone jack, perform ser- undergo qualitative change due to organic gases such as ammo-
vice or operate the machine with wet or oil hands. It may cause an nium.
electric shock.
Installation of this machine near a diazo-type copier may result in
dirt copy.
2. Precautions for servicing 6) Place of much dust
1) When servicing, disconnect the power plug, the printer cable, the When dusts enter the machine, it may cause a breakdown or copy
network cable, and the telephone line from the machine, except dirt.
when performing the communication test, etc. 7) Place near a wall
It may cause an injury or an electric shock. Some machine require intake and exhaust of air.
2) There is a high temperature area inside the machine. Use extreme If intake and exhaust of air are not properly performed, copy dirt or
care when servicing. a breakdown may be resulted.
3) There is a high voltage section inside the machine which may 8) Unstable or slant surface
cause an electric shock . Be careful when servicing.
If the machine drops or fall down, it may cause an injury or a break-
4) Do not disassemble the laser unit. Do not insert a reflective mate- down.
rial such as a screwdriver in the laser beam path.
If there are optional paper desk and the copier desk specified, it is
It may damage eyes by reflection of laser beams. recommendable to use them.
5) When servicing the machine while operating, be careful not to When using the optional desk, be sure to fix the adjuster and lock
make contact with chains, belts, gear, and any other moving parts. the casters.
6) Do not leave the machine with the cabinet disassembled.
Do not allow any person other than a serviceman to touch inside
the machine. It may cause an electric shock, a burn, or an injury.
7) When servicing, do not breathe toner, developer, and ink exces-
sively. Do not get them in the eyes.
If toner, developer, or ink enters you eyes, wash it away with water
immediately, and consult a doctor if necessary.

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X NOTE FOR SERVICING 1 - 1

[2] CONFIGURATION
1. Line of machines and options

Document cover Reversing single pass feeder

[AR-VR6] [AR-RP7]

Job separator tray

[AR-TR3] [RSPF]

Staple cartridge Copier/Printer (PCL)

[AR-SC1] Network model
Copier/Printer (SPLC) model [AR-M258/M318]
Finisher
[AR-FN5A] [AR-M257/M317] Copier/Printer (SPLC) model
[AR-M256/M316]
Punch unit [AR-5625/5631]
[AR-PN1A/B/C/D]

Staple cartridge
[AR-SC2]
Saddle stitch finisher Paper feed unit (500 Seets) Paper feed unit (500c2 Seets)
[AR-F14N] [AR-D30] [AR-D31]
[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317]

Data security kit FAX expantion kit Expantion memory board FAX memory (8MB) Printer expantion kit (PCL)
[Commercial [Authentication
version] version]

[AR-FR24U] [AR-FR24]
(For 25cpm) (For 25cpm)
[AR-SM5](256MB)
[AR-FR25U] [AR-FR25]
(For 31cpm) (For 31cpm) [AR-FX7] [AR-SM6](512MB) [AR-MM9] [AR-P27]

[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317/M258/M318]

Application integration Sharpdesk Network scanner

Barcode font kit Flash ROM kit PS3 expantion kit
module kit license kit expantion kit

[MX-USX1/
MX-USX5/
MX-US10/
MX-US50/
[MX-AMX1] MX-USA0] [MX-NSX1] [AR-PF1] [AR-PF2] [AR-PK1N]

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X CONFIGURATION 2 - 1

2. Combination of options list
F : Installable
: Not available
Option Main unit Model
Section AR-M256/ AR-M257/ AR-M258/ AR-5625/ Note
Item Model
M316 M317 M318 5631
Automatic document Document feeder AR-RP7 F Standard F F
feeder and OC Document cover AR-VR6 F F F
Paper feed system Paper feed unit (500 sheets) AR-D30 F F F F 500 x 1 (80g/m2)
Paper feed unit AR-D31 F F F F 500 x 2 (80g/m2)
(500 x 2 sheets)
Paper exit system Job separator tray AR-TR3 F F F F
Finisher AR-FN5A F F F F
Staple cartridge AR-SC1 F F F F For AR-FN5A
Saddle stitch finisher AR-F14N F F F F
Staple cartridge AR-SC2 F F F F For AR-F14N
Punch unit AR-PN1A F F F F
AR-PN1B F F F F
AR-PN1C F F F F
AR-PN1D F F F F
FAX system FAX expansion kit AR-FX7 F F F F
FAX memory (8MB) AR-MM9 F F F F
Printer system Printer expansion kit (PCL) AR-P27 F F Standard
Bar code font kit AR-PF1 F F F AR-P27 must be installed.
Flash ROM kit AR-PF2 F F F
PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1N F F F
Memory board 256MB expansion memory AR-SM5 F F F F
board
512MB expansion memory AR-SM6 F F F F
board
Software Network scanner expansion MX-NSX1 F F F AR-P27 must be installed.
kit
Sharpdesk 1 license kit MX-USX1 F F F
Sharpdesk 5 license kit MX-USX5 F F F
Sharpdesk 10 license kit MX-US10 F F F
Sharpdesk 50 license kit MX-US50 F F F
Sharpdesk 100 license kit MX-USA0 F F F
Application integration MX-AMX1 F F F AR-P27 must be installed.
module kit
Data security Data security kit AR-FR24U F F F F For 25cpm
(Commercial version) AR-FR25U F F F F For 31cpm
Data security kit AR-FR24 F F F F For 25cpm
(Authentication version) AR-FR25 F F F F For 31cpm

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[3] SPECIFICATIONS (4) Job speed

a. First Copy Time
1. Basic specifications Platen/ DSPF
AR-M256/ M257/ AR-M316/ M317/
M258/ 5625 M318/ 5631
(1) Type Platen Less than 4.8 sec. Less than 4.8 sec.
Machine Type Desktop type RSPF Less than 9.3 sec. Less than 9.3 sec.
(2) External dimensions
Measurement conditions:
Floor to OC top 623 (W) x 615 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm When paper of A4/ 8.5 x 11 is fed from the main unit tray, the poly-
surface (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch) gon motor is rotating.
Floor to Glass 623 (W) x 615 (D) x 665 (H)mm
b. Copy speed
surface (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 26.2 (H) inch)
Floor to RSPF 623 (W) x 615 (D) x 786 (H)mm AR-M256/ M257/ AR-M316/ M317/
Engine
surface (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch) M258/ 5625 M318/ 5631
S to S 25 cpm (100%) 27 cpm (87%)
(3) Weight
S to S: A4/ 8.5 x 11 documents 11 sheets, copy 1 sets
AR-M256/ M258/ 49.2 kg (with OC) (First copy is not included.)
M316/ M318/ 5625/ Monochrome scan resolution: 600 x 600dpi (Default)
5631
AR-M257/ M317 55 kg c. Multi copy speed (sheets/ minute)
AR-M256/ M257/ AR-M316/ M317/
(4) Power supply Document Size
M258/ 5625 M318/ 5631
Voltage 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V A3 13 17
200V: 220V to 240V B4 15 20
Frequency 50/ 60Hz common A4 25 31
Power switch One power source A4R 18 24
B5 25 31
2. Operation specifications B5R 20 24
A5 25 31
A. Common operation
11" 17" 13 17
(1) Warm up time 8-1/ 2" 14" 15 20 3
25 sheet model 31 sheet model 8-1/ 2" 13" 15 20
Warm-up time 23 sec. or less 25 sec. or less 8-1/ 2" 11" 25 31
Pre-heat function Yes 8-1/ 2" 11"R 18 24
5.5 8.5 25 31
(2) Jam recovery time
Same speed for Normal/ Enlargement/ Reduction.
About 10sec.
However, the conditions for warming up of fusing and toner control (5) Max. multi-copy (print) quantity
are excluded. 999 sheets
(Condition: Leaving the machine for 60 sec after opening the door,
standard condition, polygon stop.) (6) Picture quality
A. Resolution
B. Copy mode
Scan Copy mode
(1) Document size resol Platen 400 600dpi
Max. document size A3 paper (11" 17") ution RSPF 400 600dpi
(dpi)
(2) Picture quality mode Input Fax send mode
Picture quality mode Density adjustment step Toner save mode and Normal Fine Super Ultra
Select mode
Text Auto mode 1 step Selectable send text text fine test fine text
Text mode 5 steps Selectable resol Transmission 203.2 203.2 203.2 406.4
Text/ Photo mode 5 steps Selectable ution resolution 97.8 195.6 391 391
(dpi) Half tone F F F
Photo mode 5 steps
Scanner mode
(3) Copy magnification ratio Select mode 200 300 400 600
Copy magnification ratio Magnification range/ fixed magnification 200 300 400 600
Zoom width 25 to 400% (50 to 200% for RSPF) Input resolution: 600 600 600 600
OC 600 600 600 600
Fixed magnification AB Series : 25, 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115,
Input resolution: 600 600 600 600
mode 122, 141, 200, 400%
RSPF 367 367 367 367
Inch Series: 25, 50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129,
Transmission 200 300 400 600
200, 400%
resolution 200 300 400 600
Independent 25 to 400% for horizontal/ vertical
magnification width (50 to 200% for RSPF)
Magnification Normal copy: 100%1.0%
precision Enlargement copy: Set magnification 1.0%
Reduction copy: Set magnification 1.0%

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Copy magnification Position Manual feed section

ratio Center Corners Transport reference Center reference
25% to 49% Paper size display AB series: A3 to A6R, Postcard
50% to 69% 3.2 line/mm 2.8 line/mm Inch series: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5
70% to 94% 3.6 line/mm 3.2 line/mm Paper size setting A3/ A4, 11 x 17, B4/ B5, 8.5 x 14, A4R/ A5,
95% to 105% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm B5R, A5R, 5.5 x 8.5
106% to 141% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm Paper type Multi paper feed:
142% to 400% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm Plain paper (52 to 80g/m2), recycled paper,
OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper,
b. Gradation
postcards, double postal card (no folding line),
Read 256 gradations envelope, coarse paper, thick paper
Write 2 gradations Single paper feed:
Plain paper (52 to 128g/m2), recycled paper,
3. Engine specifications OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper,
postcards, double postal card (no folding line),
A. Operation and display section envelope, postcard paper, coarse paper, No. 2
Display unit Dot matrix LCD, Touch panel master drawing, Thick paper (Max. 200g/m2)
Operation system Button switch system Allowable paper Multi paper feed:
type and weight for Plain paper (52 to 128g/m2), special paper,
B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section paper feed thick paper (Max. 200g/m2)
Single paper feed:
(1) Paper feed ability
Plain paper, special paper, No. 2 master
Type 2-stage paper feed tray + multi manual feed
drawing, thick paper (Max. 200g/m2)
(Can be extended up to 4 stages by installation
52 to 200g/m2 (14 to 54lbs)
of the options.)
Paper capacity Normal paper: 100 sheets
Paper feed method Paper is fed from the above by the front
(Multi paper feed) (Plain paper: 52 to 80g/m2)
loading system.
Recycled paper/ coarse paper: 100 sheets
Dehumidification No Postcards/ Double postal card
heater (no folding line): 30 sheets
Paper size label Yes Thick paper (Max. 200g/m2): 30 sheets
Maximum weight No OHP/ Label sheet/ Gift wrapping paper: 40
setting sheets
Envelope
Tray 1
(AB series: 10 sheets, Inch series 5 sheets)
Paper size A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5/ B5R/ A5/ 16K/ 16KR/ Paper size Automatic A3, B4, A4, A4R, A5, 11" x 17",
11 17/ 8.5 14/ 8.5 13/ 8.5 11/8.5 x 11R/ 3
3 detection detection- 8.5" x 14", *8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11"
8.5 5.5 AB Can be switched to 8.5" x 14"
Paper size change Changeable by the user. by SIM.
method (By the operation on the LCD panel) Automatic 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13", 3
Paper type setting Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead, detection- 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,
Color paper inch 7.25" x 10.5"R, 5.5" x 8.5"R
Paper size setting AB series: A4 Automatic A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /
when shipping Inch series: 8.5 x 11 detection- A5 / 8K / 16K
Allowable paper 56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond China
type and weight for Automatic A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /
paper feed detection- A5 / 11 17/ 8.5 x 14 / 8.5 x 11
Paper capacity 500 sheets (80g/m2 paper) (Plain paper) Taiwan
Paper type Plain paper (56 to 80g/m2), Normal paper Detection Yes
(80 to 105g/m2), Letterhead, Color paper disregard
Paper remaining No (Only paper empty detection) setting
detection
Overseas envelopes for check:
Tray 2 #10 Commercial, DL, C5 ("Must be free of passing trouble" with :
Paper size A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5R/ 16KR/ 8K/11 17/ Must pass through machine with reliability.)
8.5 14/ 8.5 13/ 8.5 11/ 8.5 11R (Evaluation reference envelope)
Paper size change Changeable by the user. Types of gift wrapping paper for check:
method (By the operation on the LCD panel) Aioi Envelope gift wrapping paper A3, B4, A4, B5, Mino Size, Hanshi
Paper type setting Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead, (Must be free of passing trouble with : Must pass through machine
with reliability.)
Color paper
Paper size setting AB series: A4 Note: FAX data print from manual paper feed cannot be performed.
when shipping Inch series: 8.5 x 11
Allowable paper 56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond
type and weight for
paper feed
Paper capacity 500 sheets (80g/m2 paper) (Plain paper)
Paper type Plain paper (56 to 80g/m2), Normal paper
(80 to 105g/m2), Letterhead, Color paper
Paper remaining No (Only paper empty detection)
detection

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Duplex C. Optical (Image scanning) section

Type Switchback system
(1) Type
Paper size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R Document table Document table fixed type (Flat-bed type)
Type and weight of 56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 21.3lbs Bond (2) Document reference position
paper which can be Duplex print from manual paper feed can be Document table Rear left reference
passed performed.
(Except for heavy paper, OHP sheet, and (3) Resolution
special paper.) Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
Judgment is made by setting the paper type 400 dpi 600 dpi
on the operation panel.
(4) Gradation
(2) Finishing ability 256 gradations (8-bit)
Paper exit section Paper exit tray (1 tray)
(5) Original size/ Scanning area
Paper exit face Face down
Capacity 500 sheets (80g/m2 paper) a. Max. original size
Full detection No A3 paper (11" 17")
Paper detection Yes (6) Scanning speed
Finishing Yes
122mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)
Offset function Depending on the shifter.
(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)
Stapling Available when the finisher is installed.
145mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)
(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3) (AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)
Condition In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is (7) Light source (lamp)
set up as MFD.
Type None-electrode xenon lamp
Simultaneous Job separator tray
Drive voltage 1.5 kV
wrapping in kit Setting manual book
Simultaneous Setting manual book (8) Read sensor
wrapping Type Reduction optical system image sensor (CCD)
Function This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and Monochrome
can separate copier exit, printer exit and FAX
exit.
D. Scanner (exposure) section
Many of tray 1 (this tray can not set up more than 2)
(1) Resolution
Separator system By control of main machine
Exit paper size All sizes of paper except for postcards (A6) Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
and envelopes. 600 dpi 600 dpi
2
Exit paper weight 52 to 128g/m (14 to 34.1lbs) (2) Gradation
Paper pass Center (same as main unit) 2 gradations
Exit area/ finishing Face-down paper exit to the upper surface of
(3) Laser unit specifications
the main unit paper exit section
r.p.m. 28,819 rpm (25 sheet model/FAX output) 3
Machine weight 0.6 kg
2
34,252 rpm (31 sheet model)
Exit capacity 100 sheets (80g/m paper)
Mirror surfaces 6 faces
Tray full detector Yes
Laser power 0.16mW (25 sheet model/FAX output) 3
Concept of function 0.18mW (31 sheet model)
Upper exit tray Copy/ FAX/ Printer Laser beam size 60 (Main scan) x 70 (Sub scan)
(Job separator) (This setting can be done by users.) Laser wave length 785nm
Lower exit tray Copy/ Printer/ FAX
(main machine (This setting can be done by users.) E. Image process section
exit tray) Imaging speed 600 dpi: 122 mm/sec.
(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)
600 dpi: 145 mm/sec.
(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)
Photo Type OPC drum (dia. 30mm)
conductor LIFE 25 sheet model: 75,000 sheets
31 sheet model: 100,000 sheets
Toner Type Developer (Black)
LIFE 25,000 sheets
(Toner, life: 25k,
Developer life: 75k (25 sheet model) 3
100k (31 sheet model))
Charge System Charged saw-tooth
Voltage 560A constant electric current
Transfer System Transfer roller
Voltage 18A (electric current)
Exposure None-electrode xenon lamp

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Developing Dry, 2-component magnetic brush Auto power shut off Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator
development function program.)
Separation () DC scorotron Message display Yes
Discharge
Key operator program Yes
Cleaning Contacted blade
Printer status monitor/ Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/
F. Fusing Printer administration IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC
Type Heat roller utility card is required.)
Lamp Type Halogen lamp Wireless LAN support Yes (A 3rd party part is recommended.)
3
Voltage 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V Auditor support Yes
200V: 220V to 240V Duplex Yes (Standard)
Power Main : 650W Total counter Yes
consumption Sub : 550W
Toner save Yes
Fusing temperature 185 (600 dpi)
Department Yes (100 departments)
Heat roller Teflon coated roller
management
Pressure roller Silicone rubber roller with re-engerized
cube Job registration/ call Yes (10 jobs)
Separation system Natural separation (with pawl) One-touch dial Yes 3
Group dial
G. Drive Cover paper Yes (Insertion and stapling must be allowed
Drive section Motor from manual feed.)
Main motor DC brushless motor OHP insert paper No
Self print function Yes (The service simulations in the machine
4. Additional functions, copy functions, and the key operation list are printed.)

and expanded functions Built-in clock Yes

Paper exit tray (When the finisher is installed)
APS (Automatic Yes selection Machine: Copy/ FAX/ *Printer
paper selection) (No for APS by flow scan with the RSPF) Top tray: Copy/ *FAX
AMS (Automatic Yes Offset tray: Printer/ *Copy
magnification ratio (No for AMS by flow scan with the RSPF)
selection) (When the job separator is installed)
Machine: *Copy/ Printer/ FAX
Stream feeding mode Yes
Job separator tray: Copy/ *Printer/ *FAX
Job build function Yes (Copy/ Scan)
Auto tray switching Yes (No for manual paper feed) * Default: (The above setup items for each
paper exit tray can be changed by the user.)
Memory copy Yes (1 page memory provided as standard)
1 page memory 48MB
Rotation copy Yes
E-sort Yes
5. Safety and environmental standards
XY zoom Yes
When the OC is used: Landscape/ Portrait (1) Safety standards
25 400% Standard Europe
When the RSPF is used: Landscape/ Portrait North America China 1
(Western/North)
50 200%
UL60950-1 GB4943 IEC60950-1
1 set 2 copy Yes (No for enlargement) CSA C22.2 GB9254 Class A IEC60825-1 (Laser)
Binding margin Yes No.60950-1-03 GB17625.1 EN60950-1
Default AB series: 0 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) 21CFR (Laser) GB/T3382.1 EN55022 Class A
Inch series: 0 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch) FCC Class Part 15 GB/T3382.2 CISPR22 Class A
Edge erase Yes Class A YD/T514, YD/T589, EN55024
Default AB series: 0 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) ICES-003 Class A YD/T703, YD/T965, EN61000-3-2
Inch series: 0 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch) FCC Part 68 YD/T993 EN61000-3-3
ICCS-03 TS103021 or TBR21
Center frame erase Yes EG201120
Default AB series: 0 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) Australia Taiwan
EG201121
Inch series: 0 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch) IEC60950-1 CNS14336
IEC60825-1 (Laser) CNS13438 Class B
Booklet copy No
AS/NZS 60950 PSTN01
White/ black reversion Yes (FAX option)
Whole surface only AS/NZS CISPR 22
(Can be inhibited with the simulation.) Class A
2 in 1/ 4 in 1 Yes (Centering provided) AS/ACIFS0002
Sorter Yes AS/NZS60950
Offset function (shifter or finisher) required
(2) Ozone level
Mix paper feed Yes (Only when this function is set)
Ozone Less than 0.02mg/m
Preheating Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator
program.) Dust Less than 0.075mg/m

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(3) Noise level (4) Ambient conditions for transporting

Operating 25-sheet model: Less than 6.3B
31-sheet model: Less than 6.8B
On standby 25-sheet model: Less than 4.0B
31-sheet model: Less than 5.0B
(4) Environmental standards

Humidity (%)
1 International energy program digital complex machine (EPA)

Environmental Choice Program (ECP) [AR-M257/M317 only]

Nordic swan [AR-M256/M316 only]

Conforming to WEEE [The machine shipped for Europe only]
European ROHS regulations
Temperature (C)

(5) Atmospheric pressure

595 mmHg or above
(6) Standard temperature and humidity
Temperature 20 to 25C
Humidity 655%RH
6. Environment conditions
(1) Space required 7. IMC board functions
3 Folded multi manual feed 623 (W) 615 (D) mm * Sort function 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)
Open multi manual feed 898 (W) 615 (D) mm (Electronic sort) 90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4
3
standard documents at 600dpi. Offset
(2) Operating ambient conditions paper exit by the shifter function
* Group function 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)
90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4
standard documents at 600dpi. Offset
paper exit by the shifter function
Humidity (%)

Rotation copy If there is paper of the same size as the

document size, the image is rotated and
printed even though the paper is set in a
different direction. (In some cases,
enlargement rotation may not be executed.)
2 in 1/ 4 in 1 Two pages or four pages of documents are
copied on one page of paper. Division can
be made with slid lines or dotted lines (by
user setup). (The solid line width is 8 lines)
Temperature (C) Edge erase Images on the edges of the document are
erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in
(3) Ambient storage conditions the range of 0 20mm (0 1 inch).)
Center erase The center image of the set document is
erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in
the range of 0 20mm (0 1 inch).)
Binding edge Binding edge is provided on the left, right
or the top of the set document.
Humidity (%)

Compression memory 32MB

for electronic sort
* Memory read capacity 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)
90 sheets (Max. 1500 sheets) of A4
standard documents (Sharp A4 standard
document Test Chart B (6%))
Memory expansion 2 slots for DIMM memory, Max. 512MB x 2
slots + 32MB (Expandable up to 1056MB)
Note: The number of sheets for the columns marked with * is calcu-
lated supposing that the same quantity is assigned to the
Temperature (C) ROPM memory and the copy expansion memory.

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8. Printer function Function Content

(AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631) Paper Input Paper Type Tray:
Normal paper, letter head
A. Sharp Printer Language with Compression paper, recycle paper, colored
(SPLC) Printer function paper
Bypass:
(1) Basic specification Normal paper, recycle paper,
Item Detail OHP, label paper, envelope,
3
Print Speed 15ppm: 600dpi (including transfer from PC) postcard paper, coarse paper,
25ppm: ROPM (AR-M256/ M257/ 5625) No. 2 master drawing, thick
31ppm: ROPM (AR-M316/ M317/ 5631) paper
Resolution 600dpi Transparency print Yes/ No
Smoothing 600dpi Paper Output Output Tray Selection Center Tray
Toner Save Mode Standard Upper Tray
Input tray Multi Bypass tray Finisher Offset tray
Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4 Staple Yes/ No
(Depending on conditions of the machine Graphic Print Quality Normal
and option installation.) Draft
Duplex print Standard Photo
Finisher Option Smoothing Yes/ No
Printer driver Standard Toner save Yes/ No
Manual Standard Photo Enhancement Yes/ No
(Online manual)
Fit to Page Yes/ No
Platform IBM PC/ AT (Include compatible machine)
2 Gradation print Yes/ No
Support OS Windows 98/ Me
Image Adjustment Brightness: 0 to 100
(Printer Driver) Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later)
Contrast: 0 to 100
Windows 2000
Windows XP/ XP x64 Watermark Watermark (None)/ TOP SECRET/
Windows Vista/ Vista x64 CONFIDENTIAL/ DRAFT/
ORIGINAL/ COPY
B. Printer driver specification User setting Add/ Update/ Delete
(1) System Position Center
X: 50
Machine OS Y: 50
IBM PC/ AT (Include Windows 98/ Me Size 6 to 300
compatible machine) Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later) Angle 90
Windows 2000 Gray Scale 0 to 255
Windows XP/ XP x64 Edit Font Yes
Windows Vista/ Vista x64 On first page only Yes/ No
(2) Printing function specification Configuration Input Trays Two/ Three/ Four trays
Setting Output Tray Options None/ Upper Tray/ Staple
Function Content
Finisher
General Copies 1-999
Set Tray Status Yes
Orientation Portrait
Version Information Yes
Landscape
Others ROPM Yes/ No
Collate Collate
Uncollate
Document Style 1-Sided, 2-Sided (Book),
(3) Print quality
2-Sided (Tablet) Mode Control Content
N-up printing 2/ 4 Resolution/ 600dpi Print quality is selected from
N-up Order Z Print quality (Fixed) Normal*/ Draft/ Photo.
N-up Border Yes/ No Smoothing On Smoothing function is ON. 3
User Setting Yes Off* Smoothing function is OFF. 3
Paper Input Paper Size A3/ B4/ A4/ B5/ A5/ B6/ A6/ Toner Save Mode On Toner save function is ON.
Ledger (11x17) / Off* Toner save function is OFF.
Legal (8.5 x 14) / Photo Enhancement On Photo enhancement function is ON.
Foolscap (8.5 x 13) / Off* Photo enhancement function is
Letter (8.5 x 11) / OFF.
Invoice (5.5 x 8.5)/ Folio/
2 Gradation print On 2-Gradation print function is ON.
Executive/ COM-10 /
Off* 2-Gradation print function is OFF.
DL/ C5/ 8K/ 16K
Custom Paper Size 1 size * Default
Source Selection Auto
Bypass (Auto)
Bypass (Manual)
Tray 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

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(5) Paper handling specifications
a. Paper feed direction
Limitations on tray/ functions for support paper
Paper feed tray Paper exit tray Function
Paper name Paper size Manual Center Upper Offset
Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 4 Staple Fit page
tray tray tray tray
A3 297 x 420 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
A4 210 x 297 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
A5 148 x 210 mm Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
A6 105 x 148 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes
B4 257 x 364 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
B5 182 x 257 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
B6 128 x 182 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
Ledger 11 x 17 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Letter 8.5 x 11 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal 8.5 x 14 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
Folio 8.3 x 13 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
Invoice 5.5 x 8.5 inch Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
Foolscap 8.5 x 13 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8K 270 x 390 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes
16K 195 x 270 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes
DL 110 x 220 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
C5 162 x 229 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
Com10 4.125 x 9.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes
Custom W: 100 to 297 mm
Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A
L: 148 to 431.8 mm

Setting direction toward paper Setting direction toward paper Paper

A B C D E F G H
feed port = Long side feed port = Short side Size
A3 7014 9920 6730 142 100 300 6814 0
Transfer direction Transfer direction B4 6070 8597 5786 142 100 300 5870 0
A4 4960 7014 4676 142 100 300 4760 0
B5 4298 6070 5770 142 100 300 4098 0
A5 3508 4960 3224 142 100 300 3308 0
Ledger 6600 10200 6300 150 100 300 6400 0
Legal 5100 8400 4800 150 100 300 4900 0
Letter 5100 6600 4800 150 100 300 4900 0
Invoice 3300 5100 3000 150 100 300 3100 0
Foolscap 5100 7800 4800 150 100 300 4900 0
Folio 4980 7800 4680 150 100 300 4780 0
Executive 4350 6300 4050 150 100 300 4150 0
(6) Print enable area
COM-10 2474 5700 2174 150 100 300 2274 0
C5 3826 5408 3542 142 100 300 3626 0
Actual page size DL 2598 5196 2314 142 100 300 2398 0

Print area

Logic paper size Actual page

size
Print area
HP/GL
picture frame Logic paper
size
HP/GL
picture
frame

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A B C D E F G H
Size CCD
A3 9920 7014 9684 118 100 300 9720 0
B4 8597 6070 8361 118 100 300 8397 0 MCU UART
A4 7014 4960 6778 118 100 300 6814 0 Print Image Command status
CPU
Engine process
B5 6070 4298 5830 118 100 300 5870 0 ASIC
A5 4960 3508 4720 118 100 300 4760 0
Ledger 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0
GDI
Legal 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0 IMC CPU JBIG
data CPU IEEE1284
Letter 6600 5100 6360 120 100 300 6400 0 Page memory
Header + JBIG data PC
Invoice 5100 3300 2860 120 100 300 4900 0 JBIG- ASIC
Foolscap 7800 5100 7560 120 100 300 7600 0 Lite
Extraction
Folio 7800 4980 7560 120 100 300 7600 0 Compressed
memory JBIG printer driver
Executive 6300 4350 6060 120 100 300 6100 0
Data through
COM-10 5700 2474 3460 120 100 300 5500 0
C5 5408 3826 5172 118 100 300 5208 0 : Data flow
DL 5196 2598 4960 118 100 300 4996 0
Top margin 9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318)
The set value is received from the digital copier, and data are made
according to the set value.
A. Basic function
Left margin Item Detail
Print Speed 600dpi
Since the paper size sensor is not set, the digital copier cannot recog-
nize the size and direction of paper which is actually inserted. Resolution 300dpi, 600dpi
Therefore, the left margin is set according to the paper size specified in Smoothing 600dpi
the print data sent from the computer, and print process is performed. Standard memory 64 MB (Standard) +256MB x 1
If the computer does not specify the paper size, or in the case of the Expansion memory*1 DIMM 1 slot
custom size, the left margin is set according to the default paper size. 144 pin 256MB DIMM
(7) Print reference Optional memory 8MB flash DIMM
Toner save mode Standard
This machine employs the center reference system.
Paper feed tray Multi manual feed tray
Since the digital copier is not provided with the tray size detection fea-
Tray1, Tray2, Tray3, Tray4
ture, formatting and center distribution are performed not by the actual
(Depends on the installation status of
paper size but by the paper size specified by the computer.
the machine and options.)
Origin Duplex print Standard
Finisher Option
ABCDEFGHIJKLMN
12345 Actual paper size NIC Standard (AR-P27)
10Base-T, 100Base-TX
Paper feed direction

abc
Corresponding protocol:
Size specified by the HOST IP/ SPX, TCP/ IP, IPV6, Comforming
to IPsec, EtherTalk, NetBEUI
PostScript Level3 *2 Option
Packed software Printer driver, PAU4.0, Status monitor,
Center reference line Installer
Operation manual Standard (Online manual)
C. Interface Platform IBM PC/ AT compatible machine
Macintosh
Interface IEEE 1284 (Parallel interface) Support OS Custom PS/ Windows 98/ Me
USB Ver. 2.0 (Printer PPD/ Windows NT 4.0 (SP5 or later)
driver) Custom Windows 2000/ Server 2003
D. System outline PCL5e/ 6 Windows XP/ XP x64
The GDI-PWB is provided with IEEE1284 I/F on the host side, and the Windows Vista/ Vista x64
16-bit bi-directional data bus I/F and UART on the machine side. Only PPD MacOS 9.0 to 9.2.2/ X10.1.5/ X10.2.8
Transfer of image data with the IMC-PWB is performed with this 16-bit MacOS 10.3.3 to 10.3.9/ X10.4/
bi-directional data bus. Command status information with the engine is X10.4.4
processed with UART. Support PDL PCL5e, PCL6, PostScript Level 3,
This unit is installed to the position of PCL-PWB on the conventional Installed fonts Standard PCL5e/PCL6:
AR-235/ 275. Roman outline fonts = 80 types
JBIG compression data sent from the host are transferred to the IMC Line printer font (Bitmap) = 1 type
PWB, where the data are extracted to be VIDEO data, and sent Option PCL5e/PCL6:
through the MCU PWB to the LSU. Bar code fonts = 28 types (Can be
provided by the flash ROM kit as well)
PS3: Roman outline fonts = 136 types
*1: The network scan requires 1 slot of memory (max. 256MB). When,
therefore, the network scan is installed, the maximum memory area
available for the printer functions is 320MB.
*2: PDF print is available with PostScript.

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[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
A. SEC/ SECL/ LAG
No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (With IC chip) 10 25K (10) AR-310MT Life setting by A4 (8.5"11") 6% document
(black) (Toner; Net weight 745g) MT=NT*10
TNCA replacement operation manual 10
2 Developer (black) Developer 10 25cpm: 75K (10) AR-271MD MD=ND*10
(Developer; Net weight 400g) 31cpm: 100K (10)

3 Drum Drum 1 25cpm: 75K AR-310DR

31cpm: 100K

B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia / Australia/ New Zealand

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (With IC chip) 10 25K (10) AR-310LT Life setting by A4 (8.5"11") 6% document
(black) (Toner; Net weight 745g) LT=T*10
TNCA replacement operation manual 10
2 Developer (black) Developer 10 75K (10) AR-271LD LD=DV*10
(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3 Drum Drum 1 75K AR-310DM

C. Asia affiliates
No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (With IC chip) 10 25K (10) AR-310CT Life setting by A4 (8.5"11") 6% document
(black) (Toner; Net weight 745g) CT=ST*10
TNCA replacement operation manual 10
2 Developer (black) Developer 10 75K (10) AR-271CD CD=SD*10
(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3 Drum Drum 1 75K AR-310DR

D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (With IC chip) 10 25K (10) AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"11") 6% document
(black) (Toner; Net weight 745g) ET=FT*10
TNCA replacement operation manual 10
2 Developer (black) Developer 10 75K (10) AR-271CD CD=SD*10
(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3 Drum Drum 1 75K AR-310DR

E. Taiwan
No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (With IC chip) 10 25K (10) AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"11") 6% document
(black) (Toner; Net weight 745g) ET=FT*10
TNCA replacement operation manual 10
2 Developer (black) Developer 10 75K (10) AR-271LD LD=DV*10
(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3 Drum Drum 1 75K AR-310DR-T

F. Hong Kong
No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (With IC chip) 10 25K (10) AR-310CT-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"11") 6% document
(black) (Toner; Net weight 745g) CT-C=ST-C*10
TNCA replacement operation manual 10
2 Developer (black) Developer 10 75K (10) AR-271CD-C CD-C=SD-C*10
(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3 Drum Drum 1 75K AR-310DR-C

G. China
No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Toner cartridge Toner cartridge (With IC chip) 1 15K (10) AR-311ST-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"11") 6% document
(black) (Toner; Net weight 455g) * Without toner save.
TNCA replacement operation manual 1
2 Developer (black) Developer 1 75K (10) AR-271SD-C
(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3 Drum Drum 1 75K AR-310DR-C

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2. Maintenance parts list
A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317)
Model
No. Item Content Life Remarks
name
1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller 1 150K AR-310UH
Fuser gear 1
Upper heat roller bearing 2
Upper cleaning pad 1
Fusing separation pawl (upper) 4
2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller 1 300K AR-310LH
Fusing separation pawl (lower) 4
Fuser bearing (lower) 2
3 150K maintenance Drum separation pawl unit 2 150K AR-310KA1
kit Transfer roller unit 1
4 MC unit MC unit 10 25cpm: 75K (10) AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC 10
31cpm: 100K (10) The order places an order in AR-310MC.
Addition of Sterling.
5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade 10 25cpm: 75K (10) AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL 10
31cpm: 100K (10) The order places an order in AR-270CB.
6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit 1 25cpm: 225K AR-310DU The life of the toner reception seat attached to
31cpm: 300K the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K
(31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times.
(Supplied as a drum frame unit.)
Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit
parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.
7 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit 1 150K AR-310TX
8 Paper feed roller kit Paper feed roller kit 1 100K AR-310IR
9 Fusing unit Fusing unit (120V heater lamp) 1 150K AR-310FU
10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge 3 3000 staples 3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)
Common with the cartridge for FN4
11 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge 3 5000 staples 3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)
Common with the cartridge for FN7
The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

B. SEEG/ SUK/ SCA/ SCNZ/ SEA/ SEES/ SEZ/ SEIS/ SEB/ SEN/ SEF/ SMEF/ Russia/ Special country
(AR-M256/ M316, AR-5625/ 5631)
Model
No. Item Content Life Remarks
name
1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller 1 150K AR-310UH
Fuser gear 1
Upper heat roller bearing 2
Upper cleaning pad 1
Fusing separation pawl (upper) 4
2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller 1 300K AR-310LH
Fusing separation pawl (lower) 4
Fuser bearing (lower) 2
3 150K maintenance Drum separation pawl unit 2 150K AR-310KA
kit Transfer roller unit 1
DV blade 1
DV side sheet N 2
4 MC unit MC unit 10 25cpm: 75K (10) AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC 10
31cpm: 100K (10) The order places an order in AR-310MC.
Addition of Sterling.
5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade 10 25cpm: 75K (10) AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL 10
31cpm: 100K (10) The order places an order in AR-270CB.
6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit 1 25cpm: 225K AR-310DU The life of the toner reception seat attached to
31cpm: 300K the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K
(31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times.
(Supplied as a drum frame unit.)
Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit
parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.
7 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit 1 150K AR-310TX
8 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge 3 3000 staples 3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)
Common with the cartridge for FN4
9 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge 3 5000 staples 3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)
Common with the cartridge for FN7
The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

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C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model)
Model
No. Item Content Life Remarks
name
1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller 1 150K AR-310UH
Fuser gear 1
Upper heat roller bearing 2
Upper cleaning pad 1
Fusing separation pawl (upper) 4
2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller 1 300K AR-310LH
Fusing separation pawl (lower) 4
Fuser bearing (lower) 2
3 150K maintenance Drum separation pawl unit 2 150K AR-310KA
kit Transfer roller unit 1
DV blade 1
DV side sheet N 2
4 MC unit MC unit 10 25cpm: 75K (10) AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC 10
31cpm: 100K (10) The order places an order in AR-310MC.
Addition of Sterling.
5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade 10 25cpm: 75K (10) AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL 10
31cpm: 100K (10) The order places an order in AR-270CB.
6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit 1 25cpm: 225K AR-310DU The life of the toner reception seat attached to
31cpm: 300K the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K
(31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times.
(Supplied as a drum frame unit.)
Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit
parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.
4 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge 3 3000 staples 3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)
Common with the cartridge for FN4
5 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge 3 5000 staples 3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)
Common with the cartridge for FN7
The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

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2. Production number identification 3. Environment conditions

<TD cartridge> A. Ambient conditions for transporting
The label on the TD cartridge shows the date of production.

Serial number Date of production 3 Version no.

(00001-99999) 3

Humidity (%)
location of manufacture

Temperature (C)

Label position B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed)

<Drum>

Humidity (%)
The laser print indicates the date (year, month, day) of production.

Temperature (C)

C. Operating ambient conditions

3

1 2 3 4
Humidity (%)

Use envi-
1 The last digit of the production year. ronment
2 The production month. conditions
X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.
3, 4The production day.

Temperature (C)

4. Life (packed conditions)

Photoconductor drum (36 months from the production month)
Developer, toner (24 months from the production month)

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[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Avoid installation to a place where there is ammonium gas.
Installation near a diazo-copier may lead to dirty copy.

1. Installation
A. Environment
The performance of this machine is affected by the environment of the
installing site. Avoid installation to the following places:
Avoid installation in direct sunlight, otherwise the plastic parts may
be deformed.

Be sure to have enough space around the machine.

Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing
and proper ventilation.
12" (30cm)

12" 12"
(30cm) (30cm)

Avoid installation in a place of high temperature, high humidity, low

temperature or low humidity, otherwise paper may be dampened
and frost may be generated in the machine to cause a paper jam
and dirty copy.
B. Power source
Check that the following power capacity is satisfied. If not, addition- 3
ally provide a power source.
Current capacity
100V : 12A or more
200V : 8A or more
Install the machine near the power outlet to facilitate disconnection
of the power plug.
Avoid installation in a dusty place, otherwise dust may enter the If the power plug of this machine and other illuminating apparatus
machine to cause dirty copy or machine troubles. are connected to the same power outlet, the lamp may flicker. Use
an exclusive power outlet for this machine without connecting
another lamp together.
Avoid complex wiring. Be careful not to damage, break, or process
the power cord.

Avoid installation to a place with much vibration, otherwise the

machine may cause troubles.

Earth wire connection

Be sure to connect the earth wire for protection against danger.
If not, improper grounding may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Avoid installation to a place of poor ventilation. Earth terminal

C. Transport
When transporting the machine, use two people to lift the machine
using the two grips provided on each side of the machine.

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D. Other precautions When the exclusive table (option) is used, be sure to use the adjust-
If the machine produces smoke or bad smell, stop the operation of ers (4 pcs.) on the floor.
When it is required to move the machine for rearrangement of the
the machine.
office, etc., release the adjuster locks and move the machine.

Adjuster

Do not use flammable spray near the machine. Lock Release

Do not remove the cabinet of the machine.
Do not put a receptacle with water in it or metal pieces, which may The fusing section is heated to a high temperature.
drop inside the machine, causing a trouble. When removing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the fusing sec-
tion.

Fusing section

When it thunders, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug
When the machine is not used for a long time, disconnect the power
from the power outlet to prevent against an electric shock or a fire
plug from the power outlet for safety.
caused by lighting damage.
When transporting the machine, turn off the power and disconnect
If a piece of metal or water enters the machine, turn off the power
the power plug from the power outlet. (Remove the earth wire after
and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet.)
Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand.
2. Removal of protective material and fixing
screw
1) Remove all tapes, then open the document cover and remove the
protective material of sheet shape.
2) Use a screwdriver to remove the fixing screw.
Do not remodel the machine.
The fixing screw is required when transporting the machine. Keep
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when closing the front cover or it in the tray. (Refer to the later description.)
the side cover and setting the paper feed tray to supply paper or pro-
cess a paper jam.

3. Removal and storage of fixing pin

1) Lift the knob and gently pull out the tray.
When disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet, do not
pull the cord.

Do not throw toner or the toner cartridge into a fire.

Keep toner or the toner cartridge away from the children.

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2) Hold the paper pressure plate and turn the fixing pin in the arrow 4) Rotate the MG roller in the arrow direction and supply developer
direction. evenly into the developing unit.

3) Store the removed fixing pin and the fixing screw which was
removed in the above procedure, together in the specified storage
place in the tray.

MG roller

Shake the developer bag well before opening it.

Check that the DV seal is free from developer. If developer is
attached to the DV seal, clean and remove it.
5) Attach the developer tank to the developer cartridge.
Fixing pin After supplying developer into the developer cartridge, do not tilt or
shake the developer cartridge.
6) Attach the developer cartridge to the copier, and fix it with the
screw.
Note: When replacing the OPC drum with a new one, be sure to clear
the drum count.

5. Toner cartridge installation

1) Remove the toner cartridge from the bag, shake it about 20 times
Fixing screw horizontally, and remove the tape.

If power is turned don without removing the fixing pin, it will be diffi- Shake about 20 times.
cult to pull out the tray.

4. Developer cartridge installation Shutter

1) Hold the both sides of the front cover, and pull down to open it.
Tape

When holding the toner cartridge, do not touch the shutter section,
but hold the grips. Do not remove the tape before shaking the car-
tridge.
2) Press the lock release lever, and insert the unit completely into the
copier along the guide groove. Then fix the blue screw and the
2) Loosen the blue screw and pull out the developing cartridge. locking screw.

3) Remove the developer tank from the developer cartridge.

Dirt or dust must be removed from the toner cartridge before

installing.

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3) Remove the tape from the shutter, and remove the shutter from the 4) Select the tray in which you loaded paper.
toner cartridge. If the desired tray does not appear in the display, use the [] key or
Dispose the removed shutter. [] key to scroll until it appears.

TYPE / SIZE

TRAY 1 PLAIN / 8 x 11

TRAY 2 PLAIN / 8 x 14

TRAY 3 PLAIN / 11x17

5) Select the size and type of paper that is loaded in the tray.
The currently selected paper type will be highlighted.
6. Toner density sensor level adjustment To change the paper type selection, touch the appropriate type
key.
1) Open the cover with the power OFF.
To change the paper size selection, touch the appropriate size
2) Power ON (The mechanism cannot be initialized because the
cover is open.) key.

3) Install the developing unit with new developer in it. To change the displayed size selections to AB sizes, touch [AB
INCH].
4) Enter SIM 25-2.
(# C 25 START 2 START) CUSTOM SETTINGS
TRAY 1 TYPE/SIZE SETTING OK
5) Close the cover immediately before starting the operation.
TYPE SIZE AB INCH
6) Press the [START] key to start.
PLAIN LETTER HEAD 11x17 8x14 8x13
After completion of the adjustment, be sure to cancel the simulation.
RECYCLED COLOR 8x11 8x11R 5x8
Note: When replacing developer with new one, be sure to clear the
developer counter.

7. Tray paper size setting

6) Touch the [OK] key.
When you change the paper in a tray, follow the steps below to change 7) A message appears prompting you to check the paper in the tray.
the tray's paper type and paper size settings. Check the paper and then touch the [OK] key.
The settings cannot be changed when operation has stopped because You will return to the tray settings screen.
the paper ran out or a misfeed occurred, or when an interrupt copy job
is being performed. B. Manual feed tray
Even in copy mode, the settings cannot be changed while a print job or Use either of the following two methods to set the bypass tray's paper
received fax is being printed. type setting.
Note: (1) From the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A5) size paper can only be set for tray 1. 1) Set paper on the tray.
B5 size paper cannot be set for tray 2 (However, B5R size paper can 2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
be set.). The custom settings menu screen will appear.
Tray settings for trays other than the bypass tray can be prohibited in
the key operator programs.
LINE
A. Trays 1 4 DATA
1) Set paper on the tray. B STATUS CUSTOM SETTINGS
2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
The custom settings menu screen will appear.

LINE
DATA 3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.
B STATUS CUSTOM SETTINGS The tray settings screen will appear.
TOT L COUNT
CONTRA

ADDRES
TRAY SETTINGS
CONTRO

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.

KEYBOARD
The tray settings screen will appear. SELECT
KEY

TOT L COUNT
CONTRA

ADDRES
TRAY SETTINGS
CONTRO

KEYBOARD
KEY
SELECT

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4) Touch the [BYPASS TRAY] key. 8. Installation of options
TYPE / SIZE A. AR-P27
TRAY 4 PLAIN / 11x17 (1) Parts included
BYPASS
TRAY PLAIN

CD-ROM: 1 pc.
Operation manual
5) Select the type of paper that is loaded in the tray. Installation caution
"JAPANESE P/C" refers to official postcards used in Japan. sheet

CUSTOM SETTINGS
BYPASS TRAY TYPE SETTING OK
PCL PWB: 1 pc.
SELECT THE PAPER TYPE.

PLAIN LETTER HEAD ENVELOPE JAPANESE P/C

RECYCLED COLOR LABELS

HEAVY PAPER THIN PAPER TRANSPARENCY M3 screws: 3 pcs. M3 screws with

(For installation of spring washer : 6 pcs.
Support post: 2 pcs.
the parallel and the (For installation of the
6) Touch the [OK] key. USB connectors) PCL PWB)
You will return to the tray settings screen.
(2) Installation procedure
(2) From the [PAPER SELECT] key
Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power
1) Set paper on the tray. plug of the copier from the outlet.
2) Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key. 1) Remove the shielding plate.
Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws
3) Touch the paper type selection key.

Screws

4) Select the paper type. 2) Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet.
"JAPANESE P/C" refers to official postcards used in Japan.
Cut and remove the cut-out portion of the left rear cabinet using a
tool such as diagonal cutters. (Be careful about the direction of the
tool so that the cut surface is flat)

5) Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key.

You will return to the main screen of copy mode.
Cut-out portion

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3) Attach the PCL PWB unit.
Attach the support post to the mounting plate of machine options.
Then connect the PCL PWB connector to the mother board con-
nector and fit the PCL PWB with the six screws with M3 spring
washer (packed with the unit).
Then, attach the parallel and USB connector portion using the sup-
plied three screws.

M3 screws with
M3 screw Memory module
spring washer Support
(S.O.DIMM)
post

B. AR-PK1N
M3 screws (1) Parts included
CD-ROM: 1*
License agreement
Installation caution sheet
PCL PWB
*NOTE : Do not use the CD-ROM packed in AR-PK1N, but use the CD-
ROM packed together with the AR-P27 for setting the PS
M3 screws with driver.
spring washer
(2) Installation procedure
4) Attach the shielding plate. To enable the PS3, the product key must be acquired.
Attach the shielding plate using five screws. (For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP
authorized dealer.)
1) Check that AR-P27 operates normally.
Turn on the power and wait until warming up is complete.
Press the PRINT key on the operation panel of the main unit.
If the LCD in the operation panel of the main unit switches to the
print mode normally, AR-P27 is operating normally.
Screws If it is not operating normally, follow the AR-P27 Installation Man-
ual to check and modify the system configuration settings and
check the operation.
2) Enable the PS3.
To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the main unit
to set the mode.
Enter the product key with the key operator program. (Refer to the
Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.)
Screws Setting of the product key is complete. To update the system,
press the CA key to exit the setting mode.
3) Check the PS3.
Make the following sequence of selections on the control panel.
Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the Press Special Functions , highlight Configuration and press OK.
main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.
Use the up and down keys to highlight Test print menu and
5) Check for the PCL PWB. press OK.
Press the PRINT key on the operation panel to check to see if the Use the up/down keys to highlight Configuration page and press
copier enters the print mode. OK.
6) Check for the language. A configuration page will be printed.
Check for the language setting (26-22) following the procedure Check that the option memory capacity is 128 MB or more.
described in the service manual (section of simulation).
7) Check for printing.
For installation of printer drivers on a computer, see the supplied
operation manual.
Then, connect a parallel cable to the computer and execute print-
ing to check to see if printing can be executed properly.
(3) Mounting of additional memory
(After mounting it, Installation proceed to step 4.)
Insert the memory module until it clicks.
The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure to
check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib when it is
inserted.

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 Check that the PS3 has been installed. Attach the bar code board/flash ROM board to CN7 of the printer
Please keep below important information. board.
This information will use for other products.

APPLICATION Bar code board/

NUMBER Flash ROM board/
Font ROM board
MACHINE
SERIAL
NUMBER

PRODUCT
KEY

C. AR-PF1/PF2
(1) Parts included
AR-PF1

CD-ROM: 1 pc.
Operation manual
Installation caution sheet
Bar code board: 1 pc.

AR-PF2

Operation manual
Installation caution sheet

Flash ROM board: 1 pc.

(2) Installation
Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power
plug of the copier from the outlet.
1) Remove the shielding plate.
Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws

Screws

2) Attach the bar code board/flash ROM.

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3) Attach the shielding plate. 1) Check the capacity of the Printer PWB memory.
Attach the shielding plate using the five screws. Use the keys of the copier to print the configuration page.
(For details, see the operation manual.)
Check that the capacity of the optional memory is 128 MB or more.
2) Enable the network scanner feature.
To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the copier to
set the mode.
Enter the product key with the key operator program.
Screws (Refer to the Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.)
Setting of the product key is completed. Press the [EXIT] key to
update the system and exit the setting mode.
(3) Mounting the additional memory
Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power
plug of the copier from the outlet.
1) Remove the shielding plate.
Remove the five screws and remove the shielding plate.
Screws

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the
main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.
4) Check the bar codes. (AR-PF1 only)
Screws
Use the operation keys on the operation panel to print the PCL font
list from the test page printing.
Check that the optional font list is printed at the end.
(3) Font list
Font Font
Font name Font name
No. No.
1 Code128TT-Regular 15 OCR-A
2 Code128-NarrowTT-Regular 16 OCR-B Screws
3 Code128-WideTT-Regular 17 OCR-B-C39-Regular
4 Code39HalfInch-Regular 18 Upc-Half
5 Code39OneInch-Regular 19 Upc-Half-Bars
6 Code39QuarterInch-Regular 20 Upc-HalfMusic 2) Mount the memory module.
7 Code39SmallHigh-Regular 21 Upc-HalfNarrow Insert the memory module until it clicks.
8 Code39Slim-Regular 22 Upc-HalfThin The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure
9 Code39SmallLow-Regular 23 Upc-Tall-Regular to check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib
10 Code39SmallMedium-Regular 24 Upc-TallBarsThin-regular when it is inserted.
11 Code39Wide-Regular 25 Upc-TallMusicThin-Regular
12 Codabar-Regular 26 Upc-TallNarrow-Regular
13 Interleaved2of5-Regular 27 Upc-TallThin-regular
14 Interleaved2of5-Thin-Regular 28 ZipCodeBarcode-Regular

(4) Check when installing the AR-PF2

Check can be made by print out of the printer setting list.
The expansion font item in the printer setting list is changed from "unin-
stalled" to "download font."

D. MX-NSX1
Memory module
(1) Packed items
(S.O.DIMM)
This network scanner kit includes the following items in the package.
CD-ROM (Network Scanner Tool and Sharpdesk, Installer, Sharp
TWAIN driver, etc.)
Installation caution sheet and Operation Manual (License numbers
of 10 user clients of Sharpdesk are specified.)
(2) Installation procedure
To use the scanner expansion kit, a S.O.DIMM memory module (128
MB or more) is needed.
If no memory is added, an S.O.DIMM module must be mounted on
PCL PWB.
For the mounting method and the memory capacity, see below.
To enable the scanner function, the product key must be acquired.
(For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP
authorized dealer.)

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3) Reattach the shielding plate.
Reattach the shielding plate using the five screws.

Screws

Screws

F. AR-SM5/SM6
(1) Parts included
AR-SM5 AR-SM6

256MB SDRAM memory module 512MB SDRAM memory module

(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc. (168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.
Installation caution sheet Installation caution sheet

(2) Installation procedure

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power
plug of the copier from the outlet.
1) Remove the shielding plate.
Remove the screw and remove the cabinet.

2) Attach the SDRAM memory module.

Attach the SDRAM memory module to CN1 and CN2 of the IMC
board.
When only one SDRAM memory module is used, attach it to CN1.

CN2

CN1

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[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section
A. External view

4 7

3
2

8
1

17

9 5
6
13
12 19

10 20
14
15 21
11 18
22

16

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Document cover (optional) Presses a document. Optional (AR-M256/M258/
M316/M318/5625/5631)
2 Document feeder tray Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up here. When the reversing single
3 Original guides Adjust to the size of the originals. pass feeder is installed.
4 Document feeder cover Open to remove misfed originals. (AR-M257/M317:Standard)
5 Reversing tray Pull out to remove misfed originals.
6 Exit area Originals exit the machine here after copying.
7 Document transport cover Open to remove misfed originals.
8 Document transport cover knob Pull to open the document transport cover.
9 Document glass Place an original that you wish to scan face down here.
10 Power switch Press to turn the machine power on and off.
11 Handles Use to move the machine.
12 Operation panel Contains operation keys and the touch panel.
13 Job separator tray (Upper tray) Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this tray. When the job separator
(optional) tray installed.
14 Center tray Finished copies are delivered to the center tray.
15 Front cover Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance.
16 Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper.
17 Upper right side cover Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job separator tray kit or a
optional finisher is installed.
3 18 Side cover handle Pull to open the side cover.
19 Side cover Open to remove misfeeds.
20 Bypass tray paper guides Adjust to the width of the paper.
21 Bypass tray Regular paper and special paper (such as transparency film) can be fed
from the bypass tray.
22 Bypass tray extension Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing paper in the bypass tray.

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B. Internal structure

2
6

4
5

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the toner cartridge.
2 Toner cartridge Contains toner.
3 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper.
4 Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. Do not touch the photoconductive
drum (green portion). Doing so
may damage the drum and cause
smudges on copies.
5 Fusing unit release levers To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push up on these The fusing unit is hot. Do not
levers and remove the paper. touch the fusing unit when
removing misfed paper. Doing so
may cause a burn or injury.
6 Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper.

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C. Operation panel

COPY

ON LINE
PRINT
DATA

SCAN DATA

LINE
FAX
DATA
JOB STATUS CUST OM SETTINGS

AC C.#-C

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Touch panel The machine status, messages and touch keys are displayed on the panel. The
display will show the status of printing, copying or network scanning according
to the mode that is selected.
2 Mode select keys and indicators Use to change modes and the corresponding display on the touch panel.
[COPY] key Press to select copy mode.
[PRINT] key/ONLINE indicator/ [PRINT] key: Press to select print mode.
DATA indicator ONLINE indicator: Print jobs can be received when this indicator is lit.
DATA indicator: A print job is in memory. The indicator lights steadily while
the job is held in memory, and blinks while the job is printed.
[SCAN] key/DATA indicator [SCAN] key: Press to select network scan mode when the network scanner When the network
option is installed. scanner option is
DATA indicator: Lights steadily or blinks while a scanned image is being sent. installed.
[FAX] key/LINE indicator/ [FAX] key: Press to select fax mode when the fax function is installed. When the fax option is
DATA indicator LINE indicator : This lights up while faxes are being sent or received. installed.
DATA indicator: Blinks when a fax has been received to memory and lights
steadily when a fax is waiting in memory for transmission.
3 [JOB STATUS] key Press to display the current job status.
4 [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key Use to adjust various settings of the machine including the contrast of the touch
panel and key operator programs.
5 Numeric keys Use to enter numeric values for various settings.
6 [ACC.#-C] key When auditing mode is enabled, press this key after finishing a job to return the
machine to account number entry standby.
7 [#/P] key Use this key to execute a job program in copy mode. The key is also used to
dial in fax mode.
8 [CLEAR] key Press to clear a copy number setting or cancel a job.
9 [START] key Press in copy mode, scanner mode, or fax mode to begin copying, network
scanning, or faxing.
This key blinks when auto power shut mode has activated. Press the key to
return to normal operation.
10 [INTERRUPT] key Use to perform an interrupt copy job.
11 [CLEAR ALL] key Resets the settings to the initial settings.

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D. Job status screen (common to copy, print, network scan and fax)
This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed.
A job list showing the current job and the stored jobs or a list showing completed jobs can be displayed.
The contents of jobs can be viewed and jobs can be deleted from the queue. The following screen shows the job queue for print jobs.

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Job list Shows stored jobs and the job currently being executed. Touch one of * 1 :"PAPER EMPTY" in the job status
keys 3 to 5 in the above illustration to select the type of job. The icon display
next to each job name indicates the mode of the job as follows: "PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display
Copy mode Printer mode indicates that the machine is out of the
Network scanner mode specified size of paper. Add the specified
Fax mode (Send jobs) Fax mode (Receive jobs) size of paper. If the specified size of paper
The jobs in the job list appear in the form of keys. To give priority to a is not available and you are in printer mode,
job or pause or delete a job, touch the key of the job and then use the another size of paper can be loaded in the
bypass tray to allow printing to take place.
key described in 7 or 8.
2 Mode switching keys Use to select the job list mode: "JOB QUEUE" (Stored/currently
executing jobs) or "COMPLETE" (Finished jobs).
"JOB QUEUE": Shows jobs that have been stored and the job that is
currently being executed.
"COMPLETE" : Shows the jobs that have been finished. Note that
copy jobs do not appear in this list.
If the power is turned off, or if auto power shut-off
mode activates when there are no jobs, the jobs in
the "COMPLETE" list will be erased.
3 [PRINT JOB] key Use to view the list of output jobs for all modes (print, copy, and fax).
4 [SCAN TO] key Displays a network scanner job. When the network scanner function is
installed.
5 [FAX JOB] key This displays stored fax jobs and the fax job currently being executed. When the fax option is installed.
6 Display switching keys Use to change the page of the displayed job list.
7 [STOP/DELETE] key Use to pause or delete a job currently being executed, or to delete a
stored job. Copy jobs and received faxes cannot be paused or deleted
with this key. Copy jobs can be canceled by pressing the [CLEAR] key
or [CLEAR ALL] key.
8 [PRIORITY] key Touch this key after selecting a stored job in this [JOB QUEUE] list to
print the job ahead of the other jobs.
9 [DETAIL] key Shows information on the selected job. This cannot be used for a
received fax.

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E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch F. Sensor
1

2
1 3
30 4
5

2 6
20 3 7
4 8
6
5 9
19 21 29
6
21
7 10
8 11
9 12
10 13
28
11 27 14
26
18 25 15
24

17 23
16
15 14 13 12 22
21
20 19 31 18 17 16
No. Name Code Function and operation No. Name Code Function and operation
1 Mirror motor MIRM Optical mirror base drive 1 Mirror home position MHPS
Mirror (scanner) home
2 Shifter motor SFTM Shifter drive sensor position detection
3 Paper exit gate OGS Paper exit gate switcher 2 Document cover OCSW Document cover open/close
switching solenoid sensor detection
4 Duplex motor DPXM Duplex paper switching 3 Document size DSIN3 Document size detection
and exit motor sensor (Inch series: PD3, 4)
5 DUP-2 motor Reverse pass for paper (AB series: PD4, 5)
transport 4 2nd paper exit sensor POD2 2nd paper exit detection
6 Cooling fan VFM Cools the inside of the unit. 5 2nd paper exit full TOPF 2nd paper exit section full
7 Main motor MM Main drive detection sensor detection
8 PS clutch RRC Main unit paper feed 6 Right cabinet door DSWR0 Right cabinet door open/
9 Paper feed clutch CPFS1 Paper feed roller drive switch close detection
10 Manual paper feed MPFS Manual paper feed 7 1st paper exit sensor POD1 1st paper exit detection
solenoid solenoid 8 Shifter home position SFTHP Shifter home position sensor
11 Paper feed transfer TRC2 Paper feed transfer clutch sensor detection
clutch 9 Paper exit sensor PPD2 Paper exit detection
12 2nd cassette paper CPFS2 (DUP side)
feed clutch 10 Thermistor Fusing temperature
13 Cassette lift-up motor LUM1 Cassette paper lift-up detection
14 Cassette lift-up motor LUM2 Cassette paper lift-up 11 Thermostat Abnormal high temperature
15 2nd cassette paper CPFC2 Solenoid for the paper feed detection in the fusing section
feed solenoid from the cassette 12 1st cassette (paper CD1 1st cassette (paper tray)
16 Paper feed solenoid CPFC1 Solenoid for the paper feed tray) detection empty detection
from the cassette 13 Manual feed paper PPD1L Sensor of paper entry from
17 Toner motor TM Toner supply entry sensor the manual paper feed tray,
the 2nd/multi-stage desk, or
18 Separation pawl PSPS Separation pawl operation
the DUP
solenoid solenoid
14 Manual paper feed MPLS2 Manual feed tray position
19 Exhaust fan motor DCFM Cools the inside of the unit.
tray empty sensor 2 detection
20 Intake fan motor DCFM2
15 Manual paper feed MPLS1 Manual feed tray position
21 Fusing paper exit fan VFM2 Cools the inside of the unit.
tray empty sensor 1 detection
(31 sheet model)
16 Manual feed length MPLD1 Manual feed paper length
detection sensor 1 detection
17 Manual feed length MPLD2 Manual feed paper length
detection sensor 2 detection
18 Manual feed paper MPED Manual feed paper empty
empty sensor detection
19 Door switch DSWR1 Front door and side door
open/close detection
20 2nd right door switch DSWR2 Side door open/close
detection

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 No. Name Code Function and operation H. Section
21 2nd cassette paper PFD2 2nd cassette paper pass 1 2 3 4 5
pass sensor
22 2nd cassette paper LUD2 2nd cassette paper upper
upper limit detection limit detection 6
sensor 23
7
23 2nd cassette paper PED2 2nd cassette paper empty
empty sensor detection
24 1st cassette paper PPD1H 1st cassette paper pass
pass sensor 8

25 1st cassette paper LUD1 1st cassette paper upper 9

upper limit detection limit detection 10
11
sensor 12
26 1st cassette paper PED1 1st cassette paper empty 13
empty sensor detection 14

27 Toner sensor Toner density detection

28 Center tray paper LOEMP Center tray paper YES/NO
YES/NO sensor detection
16 15
29 Main switch PSSW Main power switch
17
30 Original size sensor DSIN0 Document size detection 18
(Inch series: PD1, 2) 19
(AB series: PD1 3)
31 Reverse pass paper DUP2 Reverse pass detection 22 21 20
detection sensor No. Name Function and operation
G. PWB unit 1 Copy lamp Image radiation lamp
2 Copy lamp unit Operates in synchronization with
1 2nd/3rd mirror unit to radiate
2 documents sequentially.
3 LSU unit Converts image signals into laser
3 beams to write on the dum.
4 Lens unit Reads images with the lens and
the CCD.
5 MC holder unit Supplies negative charges evenly
11
on the drum.
4 6 Paper exit roller Paper exit roller
10 7 Transport roller Paper transport roller
8 Upper heat roller Fuses toner on paper.
5 (with the Teflon roller)
9 Lower heat roller Fuses toner on paper.
(with the silicone rubber roller)
6 10 Drum unit Forms images.
11 DUP transport follower Duplex paper transport
roller
12 DUP transport roller Duplex paper transport
9 13 Transport roller Transfer images on the drum onto
8
paper.
14 Resist roller Synchronize the paper lead edge
7 with the image lead edge.
15 Manual feed tray Manual feed paper tray
No. Name Function and operation 16 Manual paper feed roller Picks up papers in manual paper
1 Inverter PWB Copy lamp control feed port.
2 CCD PWB For image scanning (read) 17 Manual feed transport Transports paper from the manual
3 Option connector PWB roller paper feed port.
4 IMC PWB Image process 18 1st cassette pick-up roller Picks up paper from the cassette.
5 MCU PWB Main unit control 19 1st cassette paper feed Transports the picked up paper to
6 Mother board Connection with FAX PWB and roller RESIST section.
PCL PWB 20 2nd cassette pick-up Picks up paper from the cassette.
7 Tray interface PWB 2nd tray control roller
8 DC power supply PWB DC voltage control 21 2nd cassette paper feed Transports the picked up paper to
9 High voltage PWB High voltage control roller RESIST section.
10 KEY PWB 22 MG roller Puts toner on the OPC drum.
11 OPU PWB Operation panel control 23 2nd/3rd mirror unit Reflects the images from the copy
lamp unit to the lens unit.

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[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING
1. List of adjustment items
Section Adjustment item Adjustment procedure/SIM No.
A Process section (1) Developing doctor gap adjustment Developing doctor gap adjustment
(2) MG roller main pole position adjustment MG roller main pole position adjustment
(3) Developing bias voltage adjustment SIM8-1
(4) Grid bias voltage adjustment (High mode) SIM8-2
(5) Grid bias voltage adjustment (Low mode) SIM8-3
B Mechanism section (1) Print start position adjustment SIM50-5
(2) RSPF image lead edge position adjustment SIM50-6
(3) Rear edge void adjustment SIM50-1
(4) Paper off center adjustment SIM50-10
(5) Left edge void area adjustment SIM50-1-8
(6) Main scanning direction (FR direction) distortion No. 2/3 mirror base unit installing position
balance adjustment adjustment
Copy lamp unit installing position adjustment
(7) Sub scanning direction (scanning direction) Winding pulley position adjustment
distortion adjustment
(8) Main scanning direction (FR direction) distortion Rail height adjustment
balance adjustment
(9) Main scanning direction (FR direction) SIM48-1-1
magnification ratio adjustment
(10) Sub scanning direction (scanning direction) a OC mode in copying (SIM 48-1-2)
magnification ratio adjustment b RSPF sub scanning direction magnification ratio
(SIM48-1-3, 48-1-4)
(11) Off center adjustment (RSPF mode) SIM50-12
(12) OC (RSPF) open/close detection position SIM41-3
adjustment
(13) Original sensor adjustment SIM41-2, 41-4 (41-1)
(14) RSPF white correction pixel position adjustment SIM63-7
(required in an RSPF model when replacing the
lens unit)
(15) RSPF scan position auto adjustment SIM53-8
C Image density (1) Copy mode SIM46-2
(exposure) adjustment

2. Copier adjustment (2) MG roller main pole position adjustment

1) Put the developing unit on a flat surface.
A. Process section 2) Tie a needle or pin on a string.
(1) Developing doctor gap adjustment 3) Hold the string and bring the needle close to the MG roller horizon-
1) Loosen the developing doctor fixing screw A. tally. (Do not use paper clip, which is too heavy to make a correct
2) Insert a thickness gauge of 1.5mm to the three positions at 20mm adjustment.) (Put the developing unit horizontally for this adjust-
and 150mm from the both ends of the developing doctor as shown. ment.)
4) Do not bring the needle into contact with the MG roller, but bring it
150mm 20mm to a position 2 or 3mm apart from the MG roller. Mark the point on
the MG roller which is on the extension line from the needle tip.
10mm 5) Measure the distance from the marking position to the top of the
doctor plate of the developing unit to insure that it is 18mm.
10mm
If the distance is not within the specified range, loosen the fixing
R screw A of the main pole adjustment plate, and move the adjust-
20mm
DG:1.5 -+0.1
0.15 ment plate in the arrow direction to adjust.
C A
DG:1.55 -+0.15
0.2
F
DG:1.5 -+0.1
0.15 A
A
3) Tighten the developing doctor fixing screw.
4) Check the clearance of the developing doctor. If it is within the
specified range, then fix the doctor fixing screw with screw lock.
When inserting a thickness gauge, be careful not to scratch the
developing doctor and the MG roller.
<Adjustment specification>
Developing doctor gap
+0.1mm
F/R both ends (20mm from the both ends):1.5 -0.15mm A
+0.15mm
C (Center)(150mm from the both ends): 1.55 -0.2mm

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(3) Developing bias voltage adjustment (SIM 8-1) Setting
Item Content Default
1) Execute SIM 8-1. range
4 PHOTO (145) Photo (145mm/s) 6 (605V)
SIMULATION
SIMULATION 8-1
8-1 TONER SAVE Toner save
DV BIAS COPY SETTING. INPUT VALUE 200-550, AND PRESS
5 2 (505V)
(145) (145mm/s)
START.
1: AE 426 426 6 AE (122) AE (122mm/s) 3 (530V)
2: TEXT 450 1/1
Character
3: TEXT/PHOTO 450 7 TEXT (122) 5 (580V)
4: PHOTO 450
(122mm/s) 1-12
5: SUPER/PHOTO 400 TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
6: TONER SAVE 376 8 5 (580V)
(122) (122mm/s)
9 PHOTO (122) Photo (122mm/s) 5 (580V)
2) Touch the exposure mode to be changed. TONER SAVE Toner save
10 2 (505V)
The current set value is displayed. (122) (122mm/s)
3) Enter the set value with the 10-key. Min. unit: 25V increment
4) Press the [START] key. (5) Grid bias voltage adjustment (Low mode) (SIM 8-3)
Output is made with the entered value, and the display returns to
1) Execute SIM 8-3.
the original state.
<Adjustment specification> SIMULATION 8-3

Setting
Item Content Default
range
1 AE (145) AE (145mm/s) 450 (450V)
Character
2 TEXT (145) 500 (500V)
(145mm/s)
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
3 500 (500V)
(145) (145mm/s)
4 PHOTO (145) Photo (145mm/s) 500 (500V)
TONER SAVE Toner save 2) Touch the exposure mode to be changed.
5 400 (400V) The current set value is highlighted.
(145) (145mm/s) 200-
6 AE (122) AE (122mm/s) 650 400 (400V) 3) Enter the set value with the 10-key.
Character 4) Press the [START] key.
7 TEXT (122) 450 (450V)
(122mm/s) Output is made with the entered value for 30sec, and the display
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo returns to the original state.
8 450 (450V)
(122) (122mm/s) <Adjustment specification>
9 PHOTO (122) Photo (122mm/s) 450 (450V) Setting
TONER SAVE Toner save Item Content Default
10 375 (375V) range
(122) (122mm/s) 1 AE (145) AE (145mm/s) 4 (455V)
(4) Grid bias voltage adjustment (High mode) (SIM 8-2) Character
2 TEXT (145) 6 (505V)
(145mm/s)
1) Execute SIM 8-2.
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
3 6 (505V)
(145) (145mm/s)
SIMULATION 8-2 4 PHOTO (145) Photo (145mm/s) 6 (505V)
TONER SAVE Toner save
5 2 (405V)
(145) (145mm/s)
1-12
6 AE (122) AE (122mm/s) 3 (405V)
Character
7 TEXT (122) 5 (455V)
(122mm/s)
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
8 5 (455V)
(122) (122mm/s)
9 PHOTO (122) Photo (122mm/s) 5 (455V)
2) Touch the exposure mode to be changed. TONER SAVE Toner save
The current set value is displayed. 10 2 (380V)
(122) (122mm/s)
3) Enter the set value with the 10-key.
Min. unit: -25V increment
4) Press the [START] key.
Output is made with the entered value for 30sec, and the display
returns to the original state.
<Adjustment specification>
Setting
Item Content Default
range
1 AE (145) AE (145mm/s) 4 (555V)
Character
2 TEXT (145) 6 (605V)
(145mm/s) 1-12
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
3 6 (605V)
(145) (145mm/s)

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B. Mechanism section <Adjustment specification>

(1) Print start position adjustment Adjustment Setting

SIM Set value Spec value
mode range
1) Execute SIM 50-5.
Main cassette 50-1 B/0.127 Lead edge void:
lead edge void -2 1 4mm
SIMULATION 50-5 1 99
LEAD EDGE ADJUSTMENT(PRINT). INPUT VALUE 0-99, AND PRESS Print start 50-5 99 H/0.127 Image loss: 3mm
START. position or less
1: TRAY1 53 53
[H: Print start position measurement value (mm),
2: OPTION 53 1/1
3: MANUAL 53
B: Lead edge void (mm)]
4: DUPLEX 53
(2) RSPF image lead edge position adjustment
1) Set a scale on the OC table as shown below.

2) Touch the item to be adjusted.

The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
3) Press the [P] key.
The display is shifted to the copy menu.
4) Select the paper feed tray, the print density, and the duplex mode.
Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key.
5) Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
Note: Since the printed copy is used as a test chart, put the scale in
Item Content Setting range Default
paralleled with the edge lines.
1 TRAY1 1st cassette 0-99
2) Make a copy, then use the copy output as an original to make an
2 OPTION Option cassette
53 RSPF copy again.
3 MANUAL Manual feed 1-99
3) Check the copy output. If necessary, perform the following adjust-
4 DUPLEX Back print
ment procedures.
6) Measure the distance H between the paper lead edge and the
4) Execute SIM 50-6.
image print start position. Set the image print start position set
value again. 5) Set the RSPF lead edge position set value so that the same image
is obtained as that obtained in the previous OC image lead edge
1 step of the set value corresponds to about 0.127mm shift.
position adjustment.
Calculate the set value from the formula below.
<Adjustment specification>
99 H/0.127 (mm) = Image print start position set value
<H: Print start position measurement value (mm)> Adjustment Setting
SIM Set value Spec value
mode range
0mm RSPF 50-6 1 step: Lead edge void:
image lead 0.127mm 1 4mm
1 99
0mm edge shift Image loss: 3mm or less
5 position
(3) Rear edge void adjustment
10 1) Set a scale as shown in the figure below.
A4 (8.5" x 11")

Fit the print edge with the paper edge, and perform the lead
edge adjustment.
Example:99 5/0.127 = 99 39.4 = about 59
Note: FIf the set value is not obtained from the above formula, per-
form the fine adjustment.
7) Execute SIM 50-1-2 to adjust the main cassette lead edge void.
Paper rear edge
1 step of the set value corresponds to about 0.127mm shift.
Calculate the set value from the formula below. 2) Set the document size to A4 (8.5" x 11"), and make a copy at
100%.
B/0.127 (mm) = Lead edge void adjustment value
<B: Lead edge void (mm)> 3) If an adjustment is required, follow the procedures below.
Void amount (Standard value: 4mm or less)

2.5mm

5 Scale image
2.5mm

10 Paper rear edge

4) Execute SIM 50-1 and set the density mode to DEN-B. The cur-
Example: When setting the lead edge void to 2.5mm: rently set adjustment value is displayed.
2.5 /0.127 = about 20 5) Enter the set value and press the start key.

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 The correction value is stored and a copy is made. (5) Left edge void area adjustment
<Adjustment specification> Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the
Adjustment Spec Setting paper off center adjustment (SIM 50-10) is completed.
SIM Set value
mode value range 1) Execute SIM 50-1.
Rear edge 1 step: 0.127mm 4mm or 1 99
50-1-6 SIMULATION 50-1
void shift less
LEAD EDGE ADJUSTMENT. INPUT VALUE 1-99, AND PRESS START.
1: RRC-A 43 2: DEN-A 18 43
(4) Paper off center adjustment 3: DEN-A -MANUAL 18 4: DEN-A -OPTION 18
1) Set a test chart (UKOG-0089CSZZ) on the document table. 5: DEN-A -DUPLEX 18 6: DEN-B 3 1/1
7: DEN-B-DUP 50 8: SIDE VOID 18
2) Select a paper feed port and make a copy. 9: SIDE VOID-DUP 18 10: LOSS(OC) 3
3) Execute SIM 50-10.
OK
SIMULATION 50-10
PRINT OFF-CENTER ADJUSTMENT. INPUT VALUE 1-99, AND
PRESS START. 2) Note down the adjustment value of SIM 50-5 (Items 1, 2, 3, 4), and
1: BYPASS 50 50 change the value to 99.
2: TRAY1 50 1/1
3: TRAY2 50 3) Set SIM 50-1 (Items 2, 3, 4, 5) to 1. (By setting to 1, there is no
4: TRAY3 50 void.)
5: TRAY4 50
4) Place a chart with a clear lead edge (or a ruler) on the OC docu-
6: DUPLEX 50
OK ment table.
5) Use SIM 50-1 (Item 1) to execute test print. Check the print out and
4) Touch the item to be adjusted. adjust so that the lead edge image is printed. (1 99: About
The item and the currently set value are highlighted. 0.127mm/Step)
5) Press the [START] key. 6) Reset the adjustment values of SIM 50-5 (Items 1, 2, 3, 4) to the
The display is shifted to the copy menu. original values, and execute test print. Check the print out and
adjust so that the lead edge image is printed on the lead edge of
6) Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
paper. (1 99: About 0.127mm/Step).
Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key.
7) Adjust SIM 50-1 (Items 2, 3, 4, 5) so that the lead edge void on the
7) Press the [START] key.
print out is the specified value. (1 99: About 0.127mm/Step)
Copying is started.
8) Similar to procedure 7, adjust SIM 50-1 (Item 6, 7) so that the rear
Item Content Setting range Default edge void is the specified value. (1 99: About 0.127mm/Step)
1 BYPASS Manual paper feed
9) Similar to procedure 7, adjust SIM 50-1 (Item 8, 9) so that the left
2 TRAY1 1st cassette
edge void is the specified value. (1 99: About 0.127mm/Step)
3 TRAY2 2nd cassette
1-99 50 10) Make an enlargement copy (400%), and check that there is no
4 TRAY3 3rd cassette
shade of the cabinet printed at the lead edge.
5 TRAY4 4th cassette
11) If there is a shade printed at the lead edge in procedure 9, adjust
6 DUPLEX Back print
SIM 50-1 (Item 10). (1 5: About 0.677mm)
<Adjustment specification> * If there is no problem, set to 3.
Adjustment Setting Setting
SIM Set value Spec value Item Content Default
mode range range
Paper off 50-10 Add 1: 0.127mm Single: 1 RRC-A Original scan start position 1-99 43
center -2 shift to R side. Center adjustment
Reduce 1: 2.0mm Lead edge position
1 99
Second 50-10 0.127mm shift to L Duplex: adjustment value (OC)
print surface -6 side. Center 2 DEN-A Lead edge cancel 1-99 18
off-center 2.5mm adjustment (Main cassette)
3 DEN-A-MANUAL Lead edge cancel 1-99 18
adjustment
(Manual feed cassette)
4 DEN-A-OPTION Lead edge cancel 1-99 18
adjustment (Option cassette)
5 DEN-A-DUPLEX Lead edge cancel 1-99 18
adjustment
(back of the machine)
6 DEN-B Rear edge void adjustment 1-99 30
7 DEN-B-DUP Rear edge void adjustment 1-99 50
(Duplex)
8 SIDE VOID Left edge void adjustment 1-99 18
(First print surface)
9 SIDE VOID-DUP Left edge void adjustment 1-99 18
(Duplex)
10 LOSS(OC) Image loss amount 1-5 3
adjustment (Lead edge
image loss set value) (OC)

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<Adjustment specification>
Adjustment Spec Setting
SIM Set value
mode value range
Left edge void 50-1 1 step: 0.127mm 0.5 4mm 1 99
-8 shift
(6) Main scanning direction (FR direction) distortion
balance adjustment
1) Remove the OC glass, the right cabinet and the upper right side
cover.

4) Loosen the set screw of the scanner drive pulley which is not in
contact with No. 2/3 mirror base unit positioning plate.
5) Without moving the scanner drive pulley shaft, manually turn the
scanner drive pulley until the positioning plate is brought into con-
tact with No. 2/3 mirror base unit, then fix the scanner drive pulley.

2) Loosen the copy lamp unit wire fixing screw.

Wire fixing screw

3) Manually turn the mirror base drive pulley and bring No. 2/3 mirror
base unit into contact with the positioning plate.
At that time, if the front frame side and the rear frame side of No. 2/
6) Put No. 2/3 mirror base unit on the positioning plate again, push
3 mirror base unit are brought into contact with the positioning
the projections on the front frame side and the rear frame side of
plate at the same time, the mirror base unit parallelism is proper.
the copy lamp unit to the corner frame, and tighten the wire fixing
If one of them is in contact with the positioning plate, perform the screw.
adjustment of 4).

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(7) Sub scanning direction (scanning direction) distortion 4) Loosen the mirror base drive pulley fixing screw on the front frame
adjustment (Winding pulley position adjustment) side or on the rear frame side.
This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: When La < Lb
Turn the mirror base drive pulley on the front frame side in the
When the mirror base drive wire is replaced.
arrow direction A. (Do not move the mirror base drive pulley shaft.)
When the lamp unit, or No. 2/3 mirror holder is replaced.
When La > Lb
When a copy as shown is made. Turn the mirror base drive pulley on the rear frame side in the
arrow direction A. (Do not move the mirror base drive pulley shaft.)
La Lb
Rear side
A
Paper exit
direction
B
Original Copy
1) Set A3 (11" x 17") white paper on the original table as shown
below.
Front side

5) Tighten the fixing screw of the mirror base drive pulley.

Place a little clearance from <Adjustment specification>

the rear side original guide. La = Lb
6) Execute the main scanning direction (FR) distortion balance
adjustment previously described in 2) again.
(8) Main scanning direction (FR direction) distortion
balance adjustment (Rail height adjustment)
When there is no skew copy in the mirror base scanning direction and
there is no horizontal error (right angle to the scanning direction), the
adjustment can be made by adjusting the No. 2/3 mirror base unit rail
height.
Before performing this adjustment, be sure to perform the horizontal
image distortion adjustment in the laser scanner section.
Glass holding plate A3 (11" x 17") white paper This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:
When the mirror base wire is replaced.
Fit the paper edge and
the glass holding plate edge. When the copy lamp unit and no. 2/3 mirror unit are replaced.
2) Open the original cover and make a normal (100%) copy. When the mirror unit rail is replaced and moved.
3) Measure the width of the black background at the lead edge and at When a following copy is made.
the rear edge.

Original Copy A Copy B

1) Make an original for the adjustment.

Make test sheet by drawing parallel lines at 10mm from the both
ends of A3 (11" x 17") white paper as shown below. (These lines
must be correctly parallel to each other.)

Parallel line Parallel line

Paper exit direction
La: Lead edge black background width 10mm 10mm
Lb: Rear edge black background width

If the width (La) of the black background at the lead edge is equal
that (Lb) at the rear edge, there is no need to execute the following
procedures of 4) 7).

10mm 10mm

White paper

2) Make a normal (100%) copy of the test sheet on A3 (11" x 17")

paper. (Fit the paper edge and the glass holding plate edge.)

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3) Measure the distances (La, Lb, Lc, Ld) at the four corners as 1) Put a scale on the original table as shown below.
shown below.
La Lc

Paper exit
direction

2) Execute SIM 48-1.

3) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of
Lb Ld the main scanning direction magnification ratio is displayed on the
display section in 2 digits.
When La = Lb and Lc = Ld, no need to perform the procedures 4) 4) Manual correction mode (SIM48-1-1)
and 5). Enter the set value and press the start key.
4) Move the mirror base B rail position up and down (in the arrow The correction value is stored and a copy is made.
direction) to adjust.
<Adjustment specification>
Note: A judgment must be made with 200mm width, and must not be
made with 100mm width.
Adjustment Setting
Spec value SIM Set value
mode range
Main scanning At normal: 48- Add 1: 0.1% 1 99
direction 1.0% 1-1 increase
magnification Reduce 1: 0.1%
ratio decrease
(10) Sub scanning direction (scanning direction)
magnification ratio adjustment
(SIM 48-1-2, SIM 48-1-3)
a. OC mode in copying
Note: Execute the procedure after completion of SIM 48-1-1.
1) Put a scale on the original table as shown below, and make a nor-
mal (100%) copy.

When La > Lb
Shift the mirror base B rail upward by the half of the difference of
LaLb.
When La < Lb
Shift the mirror base B rail downward by the half of the difference
of LbLa.
Example: When La = 12mm and Lb = 9mm, shift the mirror base
B rail upward by 1.5mm.
When Lc >Ld
Shift the mirror base B rail downward by the half of the difference 2) Compare the scale image and the actual scale.
of LcLd. If necessary, perform the following adjustment procedures.
When Lc < Ld 3) Execute SIM 48-1-2.
When Lc < Ld, move the mirror base B on the paper feed side 4) Enter the set value and press the start key.
upward. The set value is stored and a copy is made.
When moving the mirror base rail, hold the mirror base rail with
<Adjustment specification>
your hand.
Adjustment Setting
<Adjustment specification> Spec value SIM Set value
mode range
La = Lb, Lc = Ld Sub scanning At normal: 48-1- Add 1: 1 99
5) After completion of adjustment, manually turn the mirror base drive direction 1.0% 2 0.05% increase
pulley, scan the mirror base A and mirror base B fully, and check magnification Reduce 1:
that the mirror bases are not in contact with each other. ratio (OC mode) 0.05% decrease
If the mirror base rail is moved extremely, the mirror base may be in b. RSPF mode in copying
contact with the frame or the original glass. Be careful to avoid this. Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the
(9) Main scanning direction (FR direction) magnification CCD unit is properly installed and that OC mode adjustment in
ratio adjustment (SIM 48-1) copying has been completed.
Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the
CCD unit is properly installed.

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1) Put a scale on the original table as shown below, and make a nor- (12) OC (RSPF) open/close detection position adjustment
mal (100%) copy to make a test chart. 1) Execute SIM 41-3.
2) Gradually close the OC (RSPF) from the full open position, and
measure distance A when the display on the operation panel
changes. (See the figure below.)

Distance A = Table glass top - OC (RSPF) handle rib

Note: Since the printed copy is used as a test chart, put the scale in
parallel with the front side edge of the glass.
2) Set the test chart on the RSPF and make a normal (100%) copy.
3) Compare the scale image and the actual image.
If necessary, perform the following adjustment procedures.
4) Execute SIM 48-1-3.
5) After warm-up, shading is performed.
The current front surface sub scanning direction magnification ratio A
correction value is displayed in two digits on the display section.
6) Enter the set value and press the start key.
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
7) Execute SIM 48-1-4.
The current back surface sub scanning direction magnification <Adjustment specification>
ratio is displayed in two digits on the display section.
OC (SPF) open/close position A: 125 225mm
8) Enter the set value and press the start key.
3) If the distance is outside the specified range, adjust the open/close
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
sensor attachment plate position as shown below.
<Adjustment specification>
Distance < 125mm: Shift toward A.
Spec Setting Distance > 225mm: Shift toward B.
Adjustment mode SIM Set value
value range
Sub scanning At normal: 48-1-3 Add 1: 1 99
direction 1.0% 48-1-4 0.05% increase
magnification ratio Reduce 1:
(RSPF mode) 0.05% decrease
(11) Off center adjustment (RSPF mode)
Note: Before performing this adjustment, be sure to check that the A
paper off center is properly adjusted.
1) Place the center position adjustment test chart (sheet with a
straight line in the scan direction at the center) on the RSPF.
2) Make a normal copy from the manual paper feed tray, and check
the printed copy with the test chart.
B
If any adjustment is required, perform the following procedure.
3) Execute SIM 50-12.
4) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of (13) Original sensor adjustment (SIM 41-2, 41-4)
the off center adjustment is displayed on the display section in 2
1) Set A3 (11" x 17") paper on the OC table.
digits.
(Keep the SPF (OC cover) open.)
5) Enter the set value and press the start key.
2) Execute SIM 41-2.
The set value is stored and a copy is made.
3) Keep A=125mm, and execute SIM 41-4. (Do not put paper on the
<Adjustment specification> table.)
Adjustment Setting 4) Check the reaction with SIM 41-1.
Spec value SIM Set value
mode range
Original off Single: Center 50-12 Add 1: 0.1mm 1 99
center mode 3.0mm shift to R side
(RSPF Duplex: Center Reduce 1: 0.1mm
mode) 3.5mm shift to L side

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(14) RSPF white correction pixel position adjustment 3) Check that the lead edge is not shifted. (Both surfaces)
(required in an RSPF model when replacing the lens (If the original lead edge adjustment has been made properly, even
unit) (SIM63-7) when the scan position is shifted, it is followed automatically.)
1) Fully open the RSPF.
For the RSPF standard-provision
2) Execute SIM 63-7. Place only the black machine, check that the black
chart on the OC glass. chart covers the SPF glass.
3) When the operation panel displays "COMPLETE," the adjustment
is completed.
4) If the operation panel displays "ERROR," perform the following
measures.
When the display is 0:
Check that the SPF is open.
Check that the lamp is ON. (If the lamp is OFF, check the MCU con-
nector.)
Check that the CCD harness is properly inserted into the MCU con- Placing the black chart
nector. The black chart must cover
this area.
When the display is 281 or above:
1) Remove the table glass.
2) Remove the dark box.
3) Slide the lens unit toward the front side and attach it, then exe- 4) Change the adjustment value of the RSPF scan end position.
cute SIM. (Change the adjustment value of SIM50-6-3 from 50 to 36.)
When the display is 143 or below: Change the number of steps for Pin off scan end position from
1) Remove the table glass. 1,014 to 986.
Be sure to execute this adjustment because an image may be cut
2) Remove the dark box.
off during FAX transmission though copying is normally performed.
3) Slide the lens unit toward the rear side and attach it, then exe-
5) Change the initial value of the RSPF exposure adjustment (SIM46-
cute SIM.
20) from 50 to 53.
F R (For the CCD exposure adjustment with RSPF, use the value of
the OC adjustment value +3.)
There are suffixes of 1 SPF and 2 RSPF. Change each of them.

C. Image density (exposure) adjustment

(1) Copy mode (SIM46-2)
1) Set a test chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) on the OC table as shown
below.
Rear
When the lens unit is moved, execute the OC main scanning magni-
fication ratio auto adjustment, SIM 48-1-1.
This adjustment is basically O.K. with SIM 63-7.

(15) RSPF scan position auto adjustment

[Function]
Used to adjust the RSPF scan position automatically.
[Operation]
1) With the RSPF or the OC cover open, place a chart of black back-
ground on the OC glass. (In the RSPF standard model, the RSPF
glass surface is included.) Front
Use a black chart (UKOG-0011QSZZ) or prepare a chart as shown
below. 2) Place three or more sheets of A3 (11" x 17") paper on the test
Chart size: 310 x 470, prepared with cutting sheet No. 791 (Black) or chart.
an equivalent one. 3) Execute SIM 46-2.
4) After warm-up, shading is performed and the current set value of
Reason: To prevent erroneous detection by disturbing light of a
the density (exposure) level is displayed on the display section in 2
fluorescent lamp, etc.
digits.
2) Enter SIM53-08, and press [START] button. For mode selection, use the [10-key].
Outline of SIM: The optical unit is shifted to recognize the bound-
5) Change the set value with the [10-key] to adjust the copy image
ary between the OC glass and the RSPF glass cover.
density.
With the same position as the reference, the RSPF scan position is
automatically adjusted. 6) Make a copy and check that the specification below is satisfied.
<Note> Note: Place originals in the rear reference, and the test chart in the
front reference when adjusting the exposure.
After completion of the RSPF scan position auto adjustment, the
RSPF lead edge adjustment must be executed. (Both surfaces)
There must be no other sheet than the black chart on the glass sur-
face.
Especially when in RSPF scan, the center area is scanned in the
main scan direction. Be careful to prevent external light from enter-
ing the scan area.

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<Adjustment specification>
Exposure Sharp Gray Setting
Density mode Set value
level Chart output range
AUTO "3" is copied. If too bright,
TEXT "7" is copied. increase the
1.0 quantity displayed
on the copy
3.0 "3" is copied. quantity display.
5.0 "2" is copied. If too dark,
TEXT/PHOTO 1.0 "6" is copied. decrease the
3.0 "3" is copied. quantity displayed
5.0 "2" is copied. on the copy
PHOTO 1.0 "5" is copied. quantity display.
3.0 "3" is copied. 0 99
5.0 "2" is copied.
AE (TONER
"3" is copied.
SAVE)
TEXT (TONER 1.0 "7" is copied.
SAVE) 3.0 "3" is copied.
5.0 "2" is copied.
TEXT PHOTO 1.0 "6" is copied.
(TONER SAVE) 3.0 "3" is copied.
5.0 "2" is copied.

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[8] SIMULATION
(Diagnostics, setup, adjustment value input, data display)

1. Outline and purpose 2. Code-type simulation

The simulation has the following functions to grasp the machine oper- A. Operating procedures and operations
ating status, identify the trouble position and causes in an earlier stage,
* Entering the simulation mode
and make various setups and adjustments speedily for improving the
serviceability of the machine. 1) #/P key (program) ON Asterisk (*) key ON CLEAR key ON
Asterisk (*) key ON Ready for input of a main code of simulation
1) Various adjustments
2) Entering a main code with the 10-key START key ON
2) Setup of specifications and functions
3) Entering a sub code with the 10-key START key ON
3) Canceling troubles
4) Select an item with the scroll key and the item key.
4) Operation check
5) The machine enters the mode corresponding to the selected item.
5) Various counters check, setup, and clear
Press START key to start the simulation operation.
6) Machine operating status (operation history) data check, clear
To cancel the current simulation mode or to change the main code
7) Transfer of various data (adjustments, setup, operations, counters) and the sub code, press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
The operating procedures and the displays differ depending on the * Canceling the simulation mode to return to the normal mode
form of the operation panel of the machine.
1) Press CLEAR ALL key.

B. How to change the simulation adjustment value

set by the touch panel in the adjustment value
entry process
(1) Target SIM list
3-7, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-10, 8-11, 8-12, 9-5, 43-1, 44-34, 46-2, 46-9, 46-10,
46-11, 46-18, 46-20, 46-30, 46-31, 48-1, 48-2, 50-1, 50-5, 50-6, 50-10,
50-12, 51-1, 51-2, 51-9, 53-7
(2) Touch panel operating procedure
In the adjustment value setup menu, the selected item is highlighted.
Change is made to the highlighted simulation adjustment value.
If all the list of the adjustment items is not shown on one page, touch
[] and [] button to shift the page.
To change an adjustment value, touch the select the item to change
the adjustment value. (The selected item is highlighted.) Enter the
adjustment value and perform one of the following procedures, and
the display of the adjustment value of the selected item is renewed
as well as the adjustment value.
1) Touch [OK] button.
2) Touch another selected item to change the selection state.
3) If all the list of the adjustment items cover two or more pages,
touch [] and [] button to shift the page.
4) Press [START] key.
* For simulations which allow confirmation print, copying is started
after changing the adjustment value.
(46-2, 46-9, 46-10, 46-11, 46-18, 48-1, 48-2, 50-1, 50-5, 50-6, 50-10,
50-12, 51-2, the bold-faced items in the above list.)
* If the entry value is outside the adjustable range, an error buzzer
sounds and the adjustment value is not renewed. Page shift is not
made, either.

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3 : '09/Jan/13

START (Normal mode)

L1

Press the #/P key.

In the cause of SIM which is set by touch panel, the
Press the START key. changed content can be stored by the following key, touch.
Press the asterisk (*) key.
[OK] key
Other item selection
1 key
The changed content
Press the clear key. is stored.
4
Press the asterisk (*) key.
Do you
want to end the YES
simulation ?
Standby for entry of
SIM code. Press the clear all key.
NO

Enter the main code of The simulation mode

SIM with the 10-key. is canceled.

The main code of SIM Returns to START

is displayed. (Normal mode).

3
Press the START key. Do you want NO
to perform another
simulation ?
2
YES
NO
Is there a sub code ? Press the CUSTOM
SETTINGS key
YES

Standby for entry of

SIM sub code. YES
Is it the same
simulation ?
Enter the sub code of
3
SIM with the 10-key.
NO
2
Press the START key. Press the CUSTOM
SETTINGS key

NO 4
Is there a item
selection?

YES

Select the mode and the

item with the key
and the item key.

YES
Operation check ?

Press the START key.

NO

Operation is made according

to the selected mode and item.

YES
Operating conditions
check ? If "Operation condition check"
Press the START key. refer to "Sensor display", this
NO
process is not necessary.

Operation is made according

to the selected mode and item.
YES 3
Data clear ?
Press the START key.
NO Select "YES".

The selected mode and

the item are cleared.
Adjustments NO
or setting (counter data
change) ?
Operation is made according
YES
to the select ed mode and the it
The display is made according (Other modes)
to the selected mode and the item.

Do you NO
want to change the
content ?

YES 1

Enter the new setting and

adjustment values.

L1

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3. Simulation code list Code
Function
Main Sub
Code
Function Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
Main Sub 14 charger grid voltage (high mode) in FAX mode and
Used to check the operation of the scanner unit the control circuit.
1 8
and its control circuit. Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
1
Used to check the operation of sensor and detector 15 charger grid voltage (low mode) in FAX mode and
2
in the scanning (read) section and the related circuit. the control circuit.
Used to check the operation of the RSPF unit and Used to check and adjust the operation of the load
1 1
the related circuit. (motor) in the duplex section and the control circuit.
Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors 4 Duplex motor RPM setting
2 2 9
in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.
Used to adjust the timing of switching from normal
Used to check the operation of the loads in the 5 rotation to reverse rotation or from reverse rotation
3
RSPF unit and the control circuits. to normal rotation of the duplex motor.
Used to check the operation of sensor and detector Used to check the operation of the toner motor and
2 10 0
in the finisher and the related circuit. its control circuit.
Used to check the operation of the load in the Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U2/PF
3 14 0
finisher and the control circuit. troubles.
Used to adjust the alignment position (side 16 0 Used to cancel the self-diag U2 trouble.
regulation plate, rear edge regulation plate) for
6 17 0 Used to cancel the self diag PF trouble.
each paper size.
21 1 Used to set the maintenance cycle.
3 Shifts to the specified paper size position.
1 Used to check the counter value of each section.
7 Used to adjust the offset tray operations.
Used to check the total numbers of misfeed and
10 Used to make each adjustment of the saddle finisher.
troubles. (When the number of misfeed is
Used to check the shifter operation. 2 considerably great, it is judged as necessary for
Reciprocating operations are continuously
repair. The misfeed rate is obtained by dividing this
11 performed or the home position is checked. count value with the total counter value.)
(The shifter is shifted to the home position or
Used to check the misfeed positions and the
moved in one way by the specified steps.)
number of misfeed at each position.
Used to check the operation of sensor and detector 3
2 (When the number of misfeed is considerably
in the option cassette and the related circuit.
4 great, it can be judged as necessary for repair.)
Used to check the operation of the load in the
3 4 Used to check the total trouble (self diag) history.
option tray and the control circuit.
Used to check the ROM version of each unit
Used to check the operation of the display (LED), 5
1 (section).
LCD in the operation panel, and control circuit.
Used to print each key operator setting, the
Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and
5 2 6 account information, and the machine adjustment
the control circuit.
22 values.
Used to check the operation of the copy lamp and
3 Used to display the key operator code. (Use when
the control circuit. 7
the customer key operator code is forgotten.)
Used to check the operation of the loads (clutches
8 Used to display the original, staple counter.
1 and solenoids) in the paper transport system and
Used to check the number of use of each paper
6 the control circuit. 9
feed section. (the number of prints)
Used to check the operation of each fan motor and
2 10 Used to check the system configuration.
its control circuit.
Used to display the FAX send/receive counter
1 Used to set the aging operation conditions. 11
(FAX reception and print counter).
7 6 Used to set the cycle of intermittent aging.
Used to check the misfeed positions and the
8 Used to set the display of the warm-up time.
number of misfeed at each position.
Used to check and adjust the operation of the 12
(When the number of misfeed is considerably
1 developing bias voltage in each copy mode and great, it can be judged as necessary for repair.)
the control circuit.
13 Used to display the CRUM type.
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
Used to display the scanner counter in the network
2 charger grid voltage (high mode) in each copy 19
scanner mode.
mode and the control circuit.
Used to clear the misfeed counter, the misfeed
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
history, the trouble counter, and the trouble history.
3 charger grid voltage (low mode) in each copy 1
(The counters are cleared after completion of
mode and the control circuit.
maintenance.)
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
Used to clear the number of use (the number of
8 10 developing bias voltage in each printer mode and 2
prints) of each paper feed section.
the control circuit.
Used to clear the number usage data of the
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main 3
stapler, RSPF, and scanning.
11 charger grid voltage (high mode) in each printer 24
4 Used to reset the maintenance counter.
mode and the control circuit.
Used to reset the developer counter.
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
5 (The developer counter of the DV unit which is
12 charger grid voltage (low mode) in each printer
installed is reset.)
mode and the control circuit.
6 Used to clear the copy counter.
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
Used to clear the OPC drum (membrane decrease)
13 developing bias voltage in FAX mode and the
control circuit. 7 correction counter. (This simulation is executed
when the OPC drum is replaced.)

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 Code Code
Function Function
Main Sub Main Sub
Used to clear the printer counter and other Used to display the sensor status attached to the
9 1
counters. machine.
24 10 FAX counter data clear Used to display the status of the sensors attached
Used to clear the scanner counter in the network 30 to the standard cassette and the manual feed tray.
15
scanner mode. 2 (Use SIM 4-2 for the option cassettes.)
Used to check the operation of the main drive The sensor of an uninstalled cassette is not
(excluding the scanner section) and to check the displayed.
1 operation of the toner concentration sensor. Used to check the sensor of the machine manual
1
25 (The toner concentration sensor output can be feed tray.
monitored.) Used to adjust the manual paper feed tray paper
40 2
Used to make the initial setting of toner width detector detection level.
2
concentration when replacing developer. The AD conversion value of manual feed width
3
Used to set whether the job separator is installed detection is displayed.
1 or not. (Since this cannot be detected by hardware Used to check the document size detection photo
1
detection, it is set in this simulation.) sensor.
Used to set whether the automatic detection of Used to adjust the detection level of the document
2 2
paper size is made or not. size photo sensor.
Used to set the specifications of the auditor. 41 Used to check the light reception level and the
3 Setting must be made depending on the use 3 detection level of the original size detection photo
condition of the auditor. sensor.
Used to set the count mode of the total counter and Used to adjust the detection level of OC 20
5 4
the maintenance counter. degrees.
Used to set the specifications depending on the Used to set the fusing temperature in 600dpi, or
6 1
destination. postcard print.
43
10 Network scanner trial mode setting Used to set the paper feed cycle timing when
10
12 Used to input the Software Key for E-MAIL RIC. printing postcards.
Used to input the Software Key for the PS Used to make various setups in each mode of
14 1
extension kit. process control.
18 Used to set enable/disable of toner save operation. 2 Used to set the drum count correction.
Used to set the specification (language display) for 3 Used to set the DV count correction.
22
the destination. Used to display the process control correction
9
Used to set ON/OFF of the heater lamp slow-up information.
30
control conforming to the CE mark control. Used to display the environment (temperature,
14
Used to set whether the same continuous troubles humidity) correction information.
are displayed as one trouble or the series of The correction value for the toner density reference
35 44
troubles with SIM 22-4 when the same troubles value corresponding to the DV count value is set
26 16
occur continuously. individually for 145mm/s and 122mm/s (for the 31-
Used to set whether the machine is stopped or not sheet machine and the 25-sheet machine).
36
when the maintenance counter life is expired. Used to display the toner density control reference
17
Used to set ON/OFF of the automatic magnification value.
41 ratio selection (AMS) when setting the binding Used to set the transfer current value in each
34
function. mode.
Used to set whether to meet with the output Used to set the time from the start of the main
46 direction of images regardless of the mode when 40 motor rotation (Ready) to the start of toner supply
installing the finisher. in previous rotation after turning on the power.
Used to set ON/OFF of the black and white Used to set the exposure level in each exposure
50 2
reversion function. mode.
57 Used to set the model code. Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
Used to set enable/disable of the FAX mode key 9 value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
60 when FAX is not installed. (When FAX is installed, (Text).
the FAX mode is enabled regardless of this setup.) Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
In the power save time setting, the pre-heat (pre- 10 value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
heat mode setting) and the auto power shut off (Text/Photo).
time can be set to the short time setup (pre-heat: 1 46 Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
71
min, auto power shut off: 4 min) and the long time 11 value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
setup (pre-heat: 15min, auto power shut off: (Photo).
60min). FAX exposure level adjustment
12
The letterhead support is set. (1 mode automatic adjustment)
When Letterhead paper setting is selected, the FAX exposure level adjustment
72 13
set value of SIM 26-46 (Image output direction (Normal mode individual adjustment)
setting) is set to Setting Enable accordingly. FAX exposure level adjustment
14
Used to set PC/MODEM communication trouble (Fine text mode individual adjustment)
1
27 (U7-00) detection Yes/No.
5 Used to set the tag number.

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Code Code
Function Function
Main Sub Main Sub
FAX exposure level adjustment Used to check the result of shading correction.
15 1
(Super Fine mode individual adjustment) (The shading correction data are displayed.)
FAX exposure level adjustment Used to adjust the RSPF white correction start
16 63
(Ultra Fine mode individual adjustment) pixel position automatically.
7
18 Used to adjust inclination for each exposure mode. This adjustment is performed after the lens unit is
Used to set the control method of the exposure replaced.
19
mode. Used to check the operation of the printer function
46 64 1
Used to set the exposure correction value of SPF/ (auto print operation).
20
RSPF for OC exposure. Used to adjust the touch panel (LCD display
1
Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE section) detection position.
30
(Toner save). 65 Used to check the touch panel (LCD display
2
Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE section) detection position adjustment result.
31
(Toner save). 5 Used to check the key inputs of the operation panel.
39 Used to switch the FAX send image quality. 1 Used to change and check the FAX-related soft SW.
Used to adjust the copy mode magnification ratio Used to clear the FAX-related soft SW.
1 2
(main scanning direction, sub scanning direction). (Except for the FAX adjustment values)
Used to adjust the scanner mode magnification 3 FAX PWB memory check
2
ratio (main/sub scanning direction). 4 Signal send mode (Signal send level: Max.)
48
Used to adjust the print mode magnification ratio 5 Signal send mode (Signal send level soft SW setting)
3
correction. 6 Printing the confidential password
8 Magnification correction adjustment (print) 7 Print the screen memory contents
9 FAX magnification adjustment (print) 10 Image data memory clear
1 Used to adjust the copy lead edge position. Used to send 300bps signals.
11
Used to adjust the print image position (top margin) (Signal send level: Max.)
5
on the print paper in the print mode. Used to send 300bps signals.
12
Used to adjust the print image position (top margin) (Signal send level: Set by soft SW)
6
on print paper in the copy mode. (RSPF) 13 Used to register the dial numbers.
8 FAX lead edge adjustment (read) 14 Used to perform the dial test. (10 PPS send test)
50
9 FAX lead edge adjustment (print) 15 Used to perform the dial test. (20 PPS send test)
Used to adjust the print image center position. 16 Used to perform the dial test. (DTFM signal send test)
10 (Adjustment can be made for each paper feed 66
Used to check the DTFM signal send operation.
section.) 17
(Signal send level: Max.)
Used to adjust the print image center position. Used to check the DTFM signal send operation.
12 18
(Adjustment can be made for each document mode.) (Signal send level: Set by soft SW.)
1 Used to adjust the OPC drum separation pawl ON time. 19 Used to write the SRAM data to the Flash ROM.
Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper onto 20 Used to write the Flash ROM data to the SRAM.
the resist roller in each section (copier paper feed 21 FAX information print
section, duplex paper feed section, RSPF paper 22 Handset sound volume adjustment (Japan only) 3
2
feed section). (When the print image position
24 Used to clear the FAST storage data. (SEC only)
51 varies greatly for the paper or when a lot of paper
30 Used to set the TEL/LIU.
jam troubles occur, the adjustment is required.)
31 Used to set the TEL/LIU.
Used to set the OPC drum separation pawl
8 32 Receive data check
operation inhibit. (ON/OFF)
Used to adjust the OPC drum separation voltage 33 Signal detection check
9 34 Communication time measurement display
ON/OFF timing.
Used to adjust the detection level of the RSPF 37 Speaker sound volume adjustment
width. The adjustment method is the 4-point 41 CI signal check
6 system. Set the guide to Max. (A3/WLetter) 52 Operation (Japan only) 3
position, A4R/Letter R position, A5R/Invoice R Used to execute read/write check of the RAM on
1
position, and Min. position for adjustment. the PCL board, and to display the result.
Used to enter the RSPF width detection 11 Used to set the select-in signal of the Centro port.
7
adjustment value. 14 Used to check write/comparison of flash programs.
Used to adjust the RSPF scan position of the Used to check the validity of the ROM on the PCL
53 mirror unit automatically. For the RSPF scan 15
board and the result is displayed.
position automatic adjustment, the mirror unit is 67
Used to clear the printer section setting.
shifted to 11mm before the RSPF glass cover 17
(NVRAM clear)
edge, and is operated automatically to scan Used to clear the data area for FLASH ROM
8
images by the unit of 1 step, detecting the position 18
Network Scanner Application.
up to the glass cover automatically.
Used to check the network connection when the
(Adjustment value) 20
scanner option is installed.
Default: 50, Adjustment range: 1-99
Adjustment unit: 1 = about 0.12mm
55 1 Used to set the soft switch.
Used to check the LSU (polygon motor) operation.
61 1 Check speed can select 145mm/s or 122mm/s
individually.

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2-1
1
Purpose Operation test/check
Function Used to check the operation of the RSPF unit and the
1-1
(Purpose) related circuit.
Purpose Operation test/check Section RSPF
Function Used to check the operation of the scanner unit and its Item Operation
(Purpose) control circuit.
Operation/procedure
Section Optical (Image scanning)
Enter the number of operations, and set the magnification ratio and the
Item Operation
original size.
Operation/procedure 1. Select the desired item, and press the [START] key.
Enter the number of operations, and set the magnification ratio and the 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
original size. The RSPF unit operates at the speed corresponding to the set value.
1. Select the desired item, and press the [START] key. The scan counter is displayed during execution.
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
50% to 200% (1% increment)
The scanner unit operates at the speed corresponding to the set value. Set magnification ratio
(Default 100%)
The scan counter is displayed during execution. Document size Varies depending on the destination.
25% to 400% (1% increment) Duplex Selectable only when RSPF is installed.
Set magnification ratio
(Default 100%) Set number of times 1 to 999 (0: Continuous operation)
Document size Varies depending on the destination.
Note: Executable only when the RSPF is installed.
Set number of times 1 to 999 (0: Continuous operation)

2-2
Purpose Operation test/check
Function Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors
1-2 (Purpose) in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.
Purpose Operation test/check Section RSPF
Function Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in Item Operation
(Purpose) the scanning (read) section and the related circuit. Operation/procedure
Section Optical (Image scanning) The operations of sensors and detectors in the RSPF section are dis-
Item Operation played.
Operation/procedure The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
The status of sensors and detectors in the scanner section is dis- (For the original size, the detection result of the original size displayed
played. The active sensors and detectors are highlighted. on the copy menu is highlighted.)
MHPS Mirror home position sensor EMPS Original empty sensor
DLS1 Original length sensor (Small)
DLS2 Original length sensor (Large)
FGOD RSPF paper feed cover open/close sensor
DFD RSPF paper entry sensor
RDD RSPF original exit sensor
OPCLS Book sensor
Original detection width sensor
SWD_LEN (Unit of 0.1mm. Width x 10 is displayed. Example: For
300mm, 3000 is displayed.)
SWD_A/D Original detection width sensor A/D value
RSPF width detection size (One of the following is displayed.)
A4/A3, LT/WLT, B5/B4, INV/LTR, A5/A4R, B5R, EXTRA, 8K/16K,
16KR
Note: Executable only when the RSPF is installed.

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 2-3 When AR-F14N is installed
FSSS Stapler safety switch
Purpose Operation test/check
FJS Joint switch
Function Used to check the operation of the loads in the RSPF
FFDSW Front door switch
(Purpose) unit and the control circuits.
Section RSPF FTCS Upper cover sensor
Item Operation FFDS Front door sensor
FSPS Self prime sensor
Operation/procedure
FSUC Stapler connection detection
Select the load to be checked with the 10-key, and press the [START]
key. FSS Stapler sensor
FSTHPS Stapler HP sensor
The motor for 10sec, the solenoid ON for 500msec, OFF for 500msec.
(20 times) FSHPS Slide HP sensor
FLE Lift lock sensor
Item Content
1 DTM-F RSPF motor forward rotation FLLLS Lift lower limit sensor
2 DTM-R RSPF motor reverse rotation FULS Lift upper limit sensor
3 DFCL RSPF paper feed clutch FFE Book making clock sensor
4 CLH RSPF PS clutch FFES Book making paper sensor
5 GSOL Document exit gate solenoid FFRHPS Book making roller HP sensor
6 RSOL Document exit pressure solenoid FFHPS Book making HP sensor
FFPS Book making position sensor
Note: Executable only when the RSPF is installed.
FSLS Paper surface sensor
FBES Tray paper sensor

When AR-F14N/Punch unit is installed

FPE Punch motor encoder
FPSHPS Punch side resist home position
FPUC Punch connection detection
FPDS Punch dust sensor
FPDSS4 Punch side resist sensor 4
3 FPDSS3 Punch side resist sensor 3
FPDSS2 Punch side resist sensor 2
3-2 FPDSS1 Punch side resist sensor 1
Purpose Operation test/check FPTS Punch timing sensor
Function Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in Note: Executable only when the finisher is installed.
(Purpose) the finisher and the related circuit.
Section Finisher
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
Used to display the operations of sensors and detectors in the finisher
section.
The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
When AR-FN5A is installed
3-3
INPD Finisher paper entry sensor
FWPS Paper width sensor Purpose Operation test/check
JGHP1 Side guide plate HP sensor Function Used to check the operation of the load in the finisher
JGHP2 Rear edge plate HP sensor (Purpose) and the control circuit.
JGPD Tray paper empty sensor Section Finisher
T1OD 1st tray exit sensor Item Operation
T1PF 1st tray paper full sensor Operation/procedure
PGOP JAM processing PG open/close detection sensor Select the load to be checked with the 10-key, and press the [START]
T2OD 2nd tray exit sensor key.
OFHP Offset HP sensor The finisher main motor operates for 10sec, the staple motor 5 times,
T2UP Tray position sensor (upper) the tray lift-up motor one reciprocating operation, other motors max. 20
T2DN Tray position sensor (lower) reciprocating operations from the home position, the solenoid repeats
JGDSW Tray jam processing interlock 500msec ON and 500msec OFF 20 times.
EVRE Lift-up drive control sensor The staple operation motor operates only when there is no cartridge
STHP Staple HP sensor installed.
READY Self priming sensor When AR-FN5A is installed
LSTS Staple empty sensor Item Content
NCTS Cartridge empty sensor 1 JGM1 Side guide plate drive motor
STND Staple supply cover open/close sensor 2 JGM2 Rear edge plate drive motor
T2PUD 2nd tray upper surface sensor 3 FM-600 Finisher main motor (600dpi)
4 FM-1200 Finisher main motor (1200dpi)
5 EVM Tray lift-up motor
6 OFM Tray offset motor

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 Item Content There are 6 adjustment values for the side guide plate, and 12 for the
rear guide plate. The adjustment position is determined from the table
7 STM Staple operation motor
below according to the paper size.
8 OGSLR Transport selection gate solenoid (R)
9 OGSLL Transport selection gate solenoid (L) Adjustment value number
Side guide plate
Paper size of the rear edge guide
10 JGSL1 Rear edge plate drive solenoid adjustment value number
plate
11 JGSL2 Upper alignment plate drive solenoid
A3 1 2
12 SHTSL Shutter drive solenoid
A4 1 9
13 T2SCL Paper exit roller clutch
B4 3 3
14 STGSL Paper holding solenoid
B5 3 10
When AR-F14N is installed
A4R 5 6
Item Content WLT 2 1
1 FFC Folding clutch LT 2 8
Punch side resist motor (Execution is possible only LG 4 4
2 FPSM
when the punch unit is installed.) FC 4 5
Punch motor (Execution is possible only when the LTR 4 7
3 FPNM
punch unit is installed.)
8K 6 11
4 FLM Shift motor
16K 6 12
5 FFSM Stapler motor
6 FSM Slide motor Note: Executable only when the finisher is installed.
7 FRJM Alignment motor R
8 FFJM Alignment motor F
9 FAM Bundle exit motor
10 FPM Paddle motor
11 FFM Transport motor
12 FJM Interface transport motor
Note: Executable only when the finisher is installed.

3-7
Purpose Adjustment
Function (Purpose) Used to adjust the offset tray operations.
Section Finisher
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the operation item to be set.
3-6 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
Purpose Adjustment Installation
Item Content Default
Used to adjust the alignment position (side regulation range
Function Paper holder
plate, rear edge regulation plate) for each paper size.
(Purpose) descending timing 34-66 50
Shifts to the specified paper size position.
Section Finisher in non-staple
Item Operation Used to adjust the descending timing of
PAPER PUSH
1 the paper holder lever before lift-up
Operation/procedure TMG
operation after paper exit or offset
After the paper size is set, the side guide plate and the rear guide plate operation. (The paper holder lever
are set. prevents against paper shift in paper top
1. Enter the desired item with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. surface detection and paper stacking.)
2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key, and press the [START] Tray descending
key. distance after non- 0-12 1
staple paper exit
Setting
Item Content Default PAPER OUT Used to adjust the offset tray descending
range 2
DOWN distance after non-staple paper exit.
Paper size
The descending distance is the relative
(1:A3, 2:A4, 3:B4, 4:B5,
distance from the non-staple standby
1 PAPER SIZE 5:A4R, 6:WLT, 7:LT, 1-12 A4
position.
8:LG, 9:FC, 10:LTR,
Tray lift distance
11:8K, 12:16K)
before staple paper 0-12 6
2 JOGGER POS X Side guide plate
1-99 50 exit
3 JOGGER POS Y Rear edge guide plate
The height of the tray standby position in
3 STAPLE UP stapling is changed for that in non-stapling
to improve stacking capacity in stapling.
(The relative distance for the height of the
tray standby position in non-stapling is
set.)

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 Installation Installation
Item Content Default Item Content Default
range range
Tray descending Staple two-position
distance after staple 0-12 6 7 STAPLE BOTH binding center 0-200 100
paper exit adjustment
Used to adjust the offset tray descending Staple two-position
4 STAPLE DOWN
distance after staple paper exit. 8 STAPLE PITCH binding pitch 0-100 50
The descending distance is the relative adjustment
distance from the non-staple standby
Punch center
position. 9 PUNCH CENTER 47-53 50
adjustment
Offset tray shift
0-99 13 Punch hole position
position adjustment 10 PUNCH HOLE 0-100 50
adjustment
Used to shift the offset tray to the shipment
position or the disassembly position. * For 9 and 10, execution is possible only when the punch unit is
The offset tray is shifted to the specified installed.
counter position.
(In the case of 0-94 (Shipment position)
SIMULATION 3-10
1) Initialize the offset tray normally.
2) The tray descends to the parameter
5 OFFSET INI.POS
position + 1 pulse position.
3) The tray lifts up to the specified param-
eter position.
(Disassembly position: 94-99)
1) The tray descends to the bottom.
* If there is some paper in the offset tray,
the tray cannot descend to the specified
position. Check to insure that there is no
paper in the tray before execution.
Note:Executable only when the finisher is installed.

3-11
Purpose Operation test/check
Used to check the shifter operation.
Reciprocating operations are continuously performed
Function
or the home position is checked.
(Purpose)
(The shifter is shifted to the home position or moved in
one way by the specified steps.)
Item Operation

3-10 Operation/procedure

Purpose Adjustment Select item 1, and press the [START] key.

The shifter is reciprocated continuously at the specified interval.
Function
Used to make each adjustment of the saddle finisher. Item Content
(Purpose)
Item Operation 1 F-R Reciprocating operation
2 HP CHECK Home position check
Operation/procedure
[Selection 2]
1. Select an item to be adjusted with 10-key, and press [START] key.
1. Select item 2, and press the [START] key.
2. Enter an adjustment value with 10-key, and press [START] key.
2. Move the shifter to the home position or in one way by the speci-
Installation fied steps with the following keys.
Item Content Default
range
[*] key Shifts the position toward R side by the specified steps.
SADDLE Saddle stitch
1 0-400 200 [0 key Shifts the position toward HP side by the specified steps.
POSITION position adjustment
[#] key Shifts to F.
FOLDING Saddle folding
2 0-400 200 SFTHP Shifter home position (At detection, highlighted)
POSITION position adjustment
Front alignment
3 FRONT ADJUST 0-20 10
position adjustment
Rear alignment
4 REAR ADJUST 0-20 10
position adjustment
Staple rear one-
5 STAPLE REAR position binding 0-200 100
position adjustment
Staple front one-
6 STAPLE FRONT position binding 0-200 100
position adjustment

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 4
4-2
Purpose Operation test/check
Function Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in
(Purpose) the option cassette and the related circuit.
Section Paper feed
Item Operation
Operation/procedure 5
The operating states of the sensor and the detector are displayed.
(Only the installed option cassettes are displayed. For the standard 5-1
tray, use SIM 30-2.)
Purpose Operation test/check
The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
Function Used to check the operation of the display (LED), LCD
PED2 2nd cassette paper empty sensor (Purpose) in the operation panel, and control circuit.
LUD2 2nd cassette paper upper limit detection sensor Section Operation (screen/operation)
PFD2 2nd cassette paper pass sensor Item Operation
CD2 2nd cassette empty sensor
Operation/procedure
PED3 3rd cassette paper empty sensor
The LCD is displayed as follows. (All LEDs are ON.)
LUD3 3rd cassette paper upper limit detection sensor
PFD3 3rd cassette paper pass sensor With the upper half highlighted and the lower half normally displayed,
contrast changes Standard MAX MIN. in every 2sec.
CD3 3rd cassette empty sensor
PED4 4th cassette paper empty sensor
LUD4 4th cassette paper upper limit detection sensor
PFD4 4th cassette paper pass sensor
CD4 4th cassette empty sensor
DSWR2 2nd cassette right door detection sensor
DSWR3 3rd cassette right door detection sensor
DSWR4 4th cassette right door detection sensor (6 sec later)
With the upper half normally displayed and the lower half highlighted,
Note: Execution is possible only when the option cassette is installed. contrast changes Standard MAX MIN. in every 2sec.

* When returning to the sub menu selection menu, the display of the
4-3 standard contrast is displayed for an instant.

Purpose Operation test/check

5-2
Function Used to check the operation of the load in the option
(Purpose) tray and the control circuit. Purpose Operation test/check
Section Paper feed Function Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and the
Item Operation (Purpose) control circuit.
Section Fusing
Operation/procedure
Item Operation
Select the load to be checked with the 10-key, and press the [START]
key. Operation/procedure
The motor for 10sec, the solenoid ON for 500msec, OFF for 500msec. 1. Select the lamp to be checked with the 10-key, and press the
The lift-up motor operates only when the tray is opened. (20 times) [START] key.
Item Content ON/OFF operation of the heater lamp is repeated 5 times in an interval
of 100ms/900ms.
1 LUM2 2nd cassette lift-up motor
When completing the operation, the cooling fan is rotated at a low speed.
2 CPFC2 2nd cassette pick-up solenoid
Item Content
3 CPFS2 2nd cassette paper feed clutch
4 TRC2 2nd cassette transport roller clutch Item Content
2nd cassette paper transport motor 1 HL1 Heater lamp 1 (Main) operation
5 DM 2 HL2 Heater lamp 2 (Sub) operation
(3rd cassette paper transport motor)
6 LUM3 3rd cassette lift-up motor
7 CPFC3 3rd cassette pick-up solenoid
8 CPFS3 3rd cassette paper feed clutch
9 TRC3 3rd cassette transport roller clutch
10 LUM4 4th cassette lift-up motor
11 CPFC4 4th cassette pick-up solenoid
12 CPFS4 4th cassette paper feed clutch
Note: Execution is possible only when the option cassette is installed.

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Purpose Operation test/check Purpose Operation test/check
Function Used to check the operation of the copy lamp and the Function Used to check the operation of each fan motor and its
(Purpose) control circuit. (Purpose) control circuit.
Section Optical (Image scanning) Section Others
Item Operation Item Operation
Operation/procedure Operation/procedure
When the [START] key is pressed, the copy lamp is lighted for 10sec. Select the load to be checked with the 10-key, and press the [START]
key.
The selected load is operated for 10sec.
Item Content
1 VFM Fusing fan operates
Power cooling fan, power cooling fan 2
2 DCFM&DCFM2
operations
3 VFM2 Fusing exit paper fan operates
Fusing fan, power cooling fan, and
VFM&DCFM&DCFM2
3 power cooling fan 2 are operated at the
6 &VFM2
same time.

6-1
SIMULATION 6-2
Purpose Operation test/check
Used to check the operation of the loads (clutches and
Function
solenoids) in the paper transport system and the
(Purpose)
control circuit.
Section Paper transport (Discharge/Switchback/Transport)
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
1. Select the load to be checked with the 10-key, and press the
[START] key. 7
The motor for 10sec, the solenoid ON for 500msec, OFF for 500msec.
(20 times) 7-1
When the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] is pressed, the operation is interrupted. Purpose Setting/Operation test/check
The lift-up motor operates only when the tray is opened. Function (Purpose) Used to set the aging operation conditions.
Item Content Item Operation
1 LUM1 1st cassette lift-up motor Operation/procedure
2 CPFC1 1st cassette pick-up solenoid 1. Select the load to be set with the 10-key.
3 CPFS1 1st cassette paper feed clutch
2. Press the [START] key.
4 MPFS Manual feed pick-up solenoid
When selected without setup, the selected value is registered and
5 RRC Resist roller clutch
highlighted. When selected with previous setup, the previous setup is
6 PSPS Separation pawl solenoid canceled and it is displayed normally.
7 OGS Paper exit gate switching solenoid
Press [CA] key, and the simulation will be terminated and the machine
8 LUM2 2nd cassette lift-up motor goes into the aging standby mode with the set content.
9 CPFC2 2nd cassette pick-up solenoid
This setting is canceled by power OFF.
10 CPFS2 2nd cassette paper feed clutch
Item Content
11 TRC2 2nd cassette transport roller clutch
1 AGING Aging enable/disable setting
12 LUM3 3rd cassette lift-up motor
2 MISFEED Jam detection enable/disable setting
13 CPFC3 3rd cassette pick-up solenoid
Fusing operation enable/disable setting
14 CPFS3 3rd cassette paper feed clutch
3 FUSING*1 The fusing temperature is not controlled.
15 TRC3 3rd cassette transport roller clutch
The heater is not turned ON.
16 LUM4 4th cassette lift-up motor
Intermittent setting (Valid only when set to
17 CPFC4 4th cassette pick-up solenoid 4 INTERVL
AGING.)
18 CPFS4 4th cassette paper feed clutch Warm-up save setting
The lift-up motor operates only when the tray is opened. The machine goes into the ready state only by
5 WARMUP shading, disregarding fusing and process control.
After going into the ready state, normal control is
performed.
6 DV CHK. Developing unit detection enable/disable setting
*1: When the machine exits from the fusing ignoring state, the roller
may be cooled down. Therefore, reset the machine to warm up
again.
When, therefore, the simulation is canceled by pressing the [CA]
key or when the copy mode display is shifted to the initial menu
display in the simulation mode of one page copy, the machine is
reset.

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Note: In SIM 7-1, pressing [CA] key terminates the simulation and the
machine enters the aging mode without resetting. Therefore, to 8
perform 4. Intermittent setup, the intermittent cycle must be set
with SIM 7-6 in advance. 8-1
Reset is not performed when the machine enters the aging mode.
Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
Function
developing bias voltage in each copy mode and the
(Purpose)
control circuit.
Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Developer/Toner hopper
Operation/procedure
7-6
1. Touch the exposure mode to be changed.
Purpose Setting/Operation test/check The current set value is displayed.
Function (Purpose) Used to set the cycle of intermittent aging. 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
Item Operation 3. Press the [START] key.
Operation/procedure Output is made with the entered value, and the display returns to the
1. Enter the interval aging cycle time (sec) with the 10-key pad. original state.
Refer to SIM 7-1. Setting Defaul
Item Content
2. Press the [START] key. range t
1 AE (145) AE (145mm/s) 450
When the [START] key is pressed in aging, copying is performed con-
tinuously. This simulation is used to set the time interval between copy 2 TEXT (145) Character (145mm/s) 500
operations in the unit of second. TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
3 500
This setting is valid when SIM 7-1 (Intermittent setting) is enabled. (145) (145mm/s)
4 PHOTO (145) Photo (145mm/s) 500
Setting range 1-255
Default 3 TONER SAVE Toner save (145mm/
5 400
(145) s) 200-
6 AE (122) AE (122mm/s) 650 400
7 TEXT (122) Character (122mm/s) 450
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
8 450
(122) (122mm/s)
9 PHOTO (122) Photo (122mm/s) 450
TONER SAVE Toner save (122mm/
10 376
(122) s)
7-8 () Linked with the destinations of SIM 26-6.
Purpose Setting/Operation test/check Linked with the auto exposure mode of SIM 46-19-1.
Function The minimum increment is 5V.
Used to set the display of the warm-up time. The result of (Set value) / 5 is stored in the EEPROM.
(Purpose)
Item Operation When reading a value from the EEPROM, the value of (EEP value *5)
is used as the set value.
Operation/procedure Therefore, a multiple number of 5 must be entered. If not, the value +1
1. Warm-up starts by the cover open/close. to +4 is displayed after pressing [START] key.
(Can be performed repeatedly by open/close of the cover.)
2. The warm-up time is counted up and displayed in the unit of sec. SIMULATION
SIMULATION 8-1
8-1
DV BIAS COPY SETTING. INPUT VALUE 200-550, AND PRESS
If the [CA] key is pressed at this time, count-up is interrupted to ter-
START.
minate the simulation. (However, warm-up is continued.) 1: AE 426 426
3. After completion of warming up, WARM UP COMPLETED is dis- 2: TEXT 450 1/1
played and the control returns to the initial screen. 3: TEXT/PHOTO 450
4: PHOTO 450
5: SUPER/PHOTO 400
6: TONER SAVE 376

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Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
Function Function
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each copy mode charger grid voltage (low mode) in each copy mode
(Purpose) (Purpose)
and the control circuit. and the control circuit.
Image process Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Photo conductor Photo conductor
Operation/procedure Operation/procedure
1. Touch the exposure mode to be changed. 1. Touch the exposure mode to be changed.
The current set value is displayed. The current set value is highlighted.
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key. 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
3. Press the [START] key. 3. Press the [START] key.
Output is made with the entered value for 30sec, and the display Output is made with the entered value for 30sec, and the display
returns to the original state. returns to the original state.
Setting Setting Defaul
Item Content Default Item Content
range range t
1 AE (145) AE (145mm/s) 4 1 AE (145) AE (145mm/s) 4
2 TEXT (145) Character (145mm/s) 6
2 TEXT (145) Character (145mm/s) 6
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo 3 6
3 6 (145) (145mm/s)
(145) (145mm/s) 4 PHOTO (145) Photo (145mm/s) 6
4 PHOTO (145) Photo (145mm/s) 6 TONER SAVE Toner save (145mm/
5 2
TONER SAVE Toner save (145mm/ (145) s)
5 2 1-12
(145) s) 1-12 6 AE (122) AE (122mm/s) 3
6 AE (122) AE (122mm/s) 3 7 TEXT (122) Character (122mm/s) 5
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo
7 TEXT (122) Character (122mm/s) 5 8 5
(122) (122mm/s)
TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo 9 PHOTO (122) Photo (122mm/s) 5
8 5
(122) (122mm/s)
TONER SAVE Toner save (122mm/
9 PHOTO (122) Photo (122mm/s) 5 10 2
(122) s)
TONER SAVE Toner save (122mm/ Min. unit: 25V increment
10 2
(122) s)
() Linked with the destinations of SIM 26-6.
Min. unit: 25V increment Linked with the auto exposure mode of SIM 46-19-1.
() Linked with the destinations of SIM 26-6. NO. Set value Grid High Grid Low
Linked with the auto exposure mode of SIM 46-19-1. 1 4 555V 455V
NO. Set value Grid High Grid Low 2 6 605V 505V
1 4 555V 455V 3 6 605V 505V
2 6 605V 505V 4 6 605V 505V
3 6 605V 505V 5 2 505V 405V
4 6 605V 505V 6 3 530V 405V
5 2 505V 405V 7 5 580V 455V
6 3 530V 405V 8 5 580V 455V
7 5 580V 455V 9 5 580V 455V
8 5 580V 455V 10 2 505V 380V
9 5 580V 455V *1. The negative value of the set value corresponds to the grid high
10 2 505V 380V output voltage.
*1. The negative value of the set value corresponds to the grid high *2. The set values can be selected from the above 10 patterns only.
output voltage. *3. The selected pattern determines the grid high voltage and the grid
*2. The set values can be selected from the above 10 patterns only. low voltage.
*3. The selected pattern determines the grid high voltage and the grid If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to 555V (pattern 1), the
low voltage. grid low voltage is 455V.
If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to 555V (pattern 1), the
grid low voltage is 455V. SIMULATION 8-3

SIMULATION 8-2

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8-10 Output is made with the entered value for 30sec, and the display
returns to the original state.
Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check
Installa
Used to check and adjust the operation of the Item Content tion Default
Function
developing bias voltage in each printer mode and the range
(Purpose)
control circuit.
1 DENS1 (145) Density 1 (145mm/s) 6
Image process
2 DENS2 (145) Density 2 (145mm/s) 6
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
3 DENS3 (145) Density 3 (145mm/s) 6
Developer/Toner hopper
4 DENS4 (145) Density 4 (145mm/s) 7
Operation/procedure
5 DENS5 (145) Density 5 (145mm/s) 8
1. Touch the exposure mode to be changed.
6 TS (145) Toner save (145mm/s) 4
The current set value is displayed. 1-12
7 DENS1 (122) Density 1 (122mm/s) 5
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
8 DENS2 (122) Density 2 (122mm/s) 5
3. Press the [START] key.
Output is made with the entered value for 30sec, and the display 9 DENS3 (122) Density 3 (122mm/s) 5
returns to the original state. 10 DENS4 (122) Density 4 (122mm/s) 6
Installa 11 DENS5 (122) Density 5 (122mm/s) 7
Item Content tion Default 12 TS (122) Toner save (122mm/s) 3
range
Min. unit: 25V increment
1 DENS1 (145) Density1 (145mm/s) 450
2 DENS2 (145) Density2 (145mm/s) 500 NO. Set value Grid High Grid Low

3 DENS3 (145) Density3 (145mm/s) 500 1 6 605V 505V

4 DENS4 (145) Density4 (145mm/s) 526 2 6 605V 505V

5 DENS5 (145) Density5 (145mm/s) 550 3 6 605V 505V

6 TS (145) Toner save (145mm/s) 400 4 7 630V 630V

200-
7 DENS1 (122) Density1 (122mm/s) 650 400 5 8 655V 555V

8 DENS2 (122) Density2 (122mm/s) 450 6 4 555V 455V

9 DENS3 (122) Density3 (122mm/s) 450 7 5 580V 455V

10 DENS4 (122) Density4 (122mm/s) 476 8 5 580V 455V

11 DENS5 (122) Density5 (122mm/s) 500 9 5 580V 455V

12 TS (122) Toner save (122mm/s) 350 10 6 605V 480V

11 7 630V 505V
The minimum increment is 5V.
12 3 530V 405V
The result of (Set value) / 5 is stored in the EEPROM.
When reading a value from the EEPROM, the value of (EEP value *5) *1. The negative value of the set value corresponds to the grid high
is used as the set value. output voltage.
Therefore, a multiple number of 5 must be entered. If not, the value +1 *2. The set values can be selected from the above 12 patterns only.
to +4 is displayed after pressing [START] key.
*3. The selected pattern determines the grid high voltage and the grid
low voltage.
SIMULATION 8-10
If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to 605V (pattern 1), the
grid low voltage is 505V.

SIMULATION 8-11

8-11
Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
Function
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each printer mode
(Purpose)
and the control circuit.
Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Photo conductor
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the exposure mode to be changed.
The current set value is highlighted.
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
3. Press the [START] key.

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8-12 8-13
Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main Used to check and adjust the operation of the
Function Function
charger grid voltage (low mode) in each printer mode developing bias voltage in FAX mode and the control
(Purpose) (Purpose)
and the control circuit. circuit.
Image process Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Photo conductor Developer/Toner hopper
Operation/procedure Operation/procedure
1. Touch the exposure mode to be changed. 1. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
The current set value is highlighted. 2. Press the [START] key.
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key. Output is made with the entered value for 30sec. and the display
3. Press the [START] key. returns to the original state.
Output is made with the entered value for 30sec, and the display Setting range 200-650
returns to the original state. Default 426
Installa
The minimum increment is 2V.
Item Content tion Default
The result of (Set value-200) / 2 is stored in the EEPROM.
range
When reading a value from the EEPROM, the value of (EEP value 2
1 DENS1 (145) Density 1 (145mm/s) 6 +200) is used as the set value.
2 DENS2 (145) Density 2 (145mm/s) 6 Therefore, an even number must be entered. If not, the entered odd
3 DENS3 (145) Density 3 (145mm/s) 6 number +1 is displayed after pressing [START] key.
4 DENS4 (145) Density 4 (145mm/s) 7
5 DENS5 (145) Density 5 (145mm/s) 8 SIMULATION 8-13
6 TS (145) Toner save (145mm/s) 4
1-12
7 DENS1 (122) Density 1 (122mm/s) 5
8 DENS2 (122) Density 2 (122mm/s) 5
9 DENS3 (122) Density 3 (122mm/s) 5
10 DENS4 (122) Density 4 (122mm/s) 6
11 DENS5 (122) Density 5 (122mm/s) 7 8-14
12 TS (122) Toner save (122mm/s) 3
Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check
Min. unit: 25V increment Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
Function
NO. Set value Grid High Grid Low charger grid voltage (high mode) in FAX mode and the
(Purpose)
1 6 605V 505V control circuit.
2 6 605V 505V Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
3 6 605V 505V
Photo conductor
4 7 630V 630V
5 8 655V 555V Operation/procedure
6 4 555V 455V 1. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
7 5 580V 455V 2. Press the [START] key.
8 5 580V 455V Output is made with the entered value for 30sec. and the display
9 5 580V 455V returns to the original state.
10 6 605V 480V Setting range 1-12
11 7 630V 505V Default 5
12 3 530V 405V
NO. Set value Grid High Grid Low
*1. The negative value of the set value corresponds to the grid high
1 480 480V 380V
output voltage.
2 505 505V 405V
*2. The set values can be selected from the above 12 patterns only.
3 530 530V 430V
*3. The selected pattern determines the grid high voltage and the grid 4 555 555V 455V
low voltage. 5 580 580V 480V
If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to 605V (pattern 1), the 6 605 605V 505V
grid low voltage is 505V.
7 630 630V 530V
8 655 655V 555V
SIMULATION 8-12 9 680 680V 580V
10 705 705V 605V
11 730 730V 630V
12 755 755V 655V
Min. unit: 25V increment

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*1. The negative value of the set value corresponds to the grid high
output voltage. 9
*2. The set values can be selected from the above 12 patterns only.
*3. The selected pattern determines the grid high voltage and the grid 9-1
low voltage. Purpose Operation test/check
If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to 480V (pattern 1), the Function Used to check and adjust the operation of the load
grid low voltage is 380V. (Purpose) (motor) in the duplex section and the control circuit.
Section Duplex
SIMULATION 8-14 Item Operation
Operation/procedure
1. Select the operation mode with the 10-key.
2. Press the [START] key.
The operation is performed for 30sec, and the display returns to the
original state.
Item Content
8-15 Duplex motor/Duplex 2 motor forward rotation
1 DMF145
Purpose Adjustment/Operation test/check (145mm/s)
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main Duplex motor/Duplex 2 motor forward rotation
Function 2 DMF122
charger grid voltage (low mode) in FAX mode and the (122mm/s)
(Purpose)
control circuit. Duplex motor/Duplex 2 motor reverse rotation
3 DMR145
Image process (145mm/s)
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Duplex motor/Duplex 2 motor reverse rotation
4 DMR122
Photo conductor (122mm/s)

Operation/procedure
1. Enter the set value with the 10-key. SIMULATION 9-1

2. Press the [START] key.

Output is made with the entered value for 30sec. and the display
returns to the original state.
Setting range 1-12
Default 5 9-4

NO. Set value Grid High Grid Low Purpose Operation test/check
1 480 480V 380V Function (Purpose) Duplex motor RPM setting
2 505 505V 405V Section Duplex
Item Operation
3 530 530V 430V
4 555 555V 455V Operation/procedure
5 580 580V 480V Enter the set value with the 10-key.
6 605 605V 505V When the duplex motor setting is made, the duplex 2motor is also set
accordingly.
7 630 630V 530V
8 655 655V 555V Setting range 1-13
Default 3
9 680 680V 580V
10 705 705V 605V
11 730 730V 630V
12 755 755V 655V
Min. unit: 25V increment
*1. The negative value of the set value corresponds to the grid high
output voltage.
*2. The set values can be selected from the above 12 patterns only.
*3. The selected pattern determines the grid high voltage and the grid
low voltage.
If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to 480V (pattern 1), the
grid low voltage is 380V.

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16
Purpose Adjustment
Used to adjust the timing of switching from normal
Function 16-0
rotation to reverse rotation or from reverse rotation to
(Purpose)
normal rotation of the duplex motor. Purpose Clear/Cancel (Trouble etc.)
Operation/procedure Function (Purpose) Used to cancel the self-diag U2 trouble.
Item Trouble Error
1. Touch the item to set.
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Operation/procedure
1. Press the [START] key.
Item Installation range Default
1 145mm/s 18 2. When 1: YES is selected, U2 trouble is canceled.
18-76 (When 2: NO is selected, the simulation is canceled.)
2 122mm/s 18

SIMULATION 9-5

17
17-0
Purpose Cancel (Trouble, etc)
Function (Purpose) Used to cancel the self diag PF trouble.
10 Item Trouble Error
Operation/Procedure
10-0
1. Press the [START] key.
Purpose Operation test/check 2. When 1: YES is selected, PF trouble is canceled. (When 2: NO
Function Used to check the operation of the toner motor and its is selected, the simulation is canceled.)
(Purpose) control circuit.
Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Developer/Toner hopper
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
Press the [START] key and operate the toner motor for 30 sec.

21
21-1
Purpose Setting
Function (Purpose) Used to set the maintenance cycle.
Item Specifications Counter

14 Operation/procedure
1. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
14-0 2. Press the [START] key.
Content
Purpose Clear/Cancel (Trouble etc.) Item
25cpm 31cpm
Function
Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U2/PF troubles. 0 5K 5K
(Purpose)
Item Trouble Error 1 10K 10K
2 20K 50K
Operation/procedure 3 25K 75K
1. Press the [START] key. 4 50K 100K
2. When 1: YES is selected, troubles other than U2 and PF are can- 5 75K (Default) 150K (Default) *
celed. (When 2: NO is selected, the simulation is canceled.) 6 FREE FREE
* When selecting 150K, maintenance message is displayed by imple-
menting the following conditions.
Maintenance count = 150K.
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* When maintenance message is displayed, replace consumption part The counter display is in 7 digits.
reaching the number of sheets of maintenance, then clear the
replaced part's counter only.

22-3
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose
(display/print)
Used to check the misfeed positions and the number of
Function misfeed at each position. (When the number of
(Purpose) misfeed is considerably great, it can be judged as
necessary for repair.)
Item Trouble Mis-feed
22 Operation/procedure
The misfeed history is displayed in the sequence of recentness by the
22-1 name of sensors and detectors. Max. 40 items of information can be
stored in memory. (The old ones are deleted sequentially.) The trouble
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose section may be determined by the data.
(display/print)
(Jam cause code)
Function
Used to check the counter value of each section. Item Jam contents
(Purpose)
Item Counter TRAY1 1st cassette pick-up miss
TRAY2 2nd cassette pick-up miss
Operation/procedure
TRAY3 3rd cassette pick-up miss
Each counter is displayed. TRAY4 4th cassette pick-up miss
TOTAL Total counter BPT Multi manual feed pick-up miss
MAINTENANCE Maintenance counter PPD1_ND Paper-in sensor lead edge jam
DEVE Developer counter PPD1_ST Paper-in sensor rear edge jam
DRUM Drum counter PPD1_DUP Paper-in sensor reverse jam
COPY Copy counter PPD2_ND Duplex sensor lead edge jam
PRINTER Printer counter PPD2_ST Duplex sensor rear edge jam
IMC IMC counter POD2_ND Upper stage paper exit lead edge jam
DUPLEX Duplex counter POD2_ST Upper stage paper exit rear edge jam
OTHERS The other counters POD1_ND Lower stage paper exit lead edge jam
POD1_ST Lower stage paper exit rear edge jam
FAX SEND FAX Send counter
PINT_SHORT Abnormality between PS papers.
FAX RCV FAX receive counter
PFD2_ND 2nd paper pass lead edge jam
FAX OUTPUT FAX print counter
PFD2_ST 2nd paper pass rear edge jam
The counter display is in 7 digits. PFD3_ND 3rd paper pass lead edge jam
PFD3_ST 3rd paper pass rear edge jam
PFD4_ND 4th paper pass lead edge jam
PFD4_ST 4th paper pass rear edge jam
SIZE_SHORT Duplex short scale error
FIN_INPDND Finisher paper entry jam
FIN_T1OD Finisher escape tray jam
FIN_T2OD Finisher offset tray jam
FIN_STPL Finisher staple tray jam
PPD1_ND2 Reverse sensor lead edge jam
PPD1_ST2 Reverse sensor rear edge jam
FES_N Finisher entry port sensor not-reached jam
22-2 FES_S Finisher entry port sensor remaining jam
FJES_N Interface transport inlet port not-reached JAM
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check FJES_S Interface transport inlet port remaining JAM
Purpose
(display/print) FJOS_N Interface transport exit port not-reached JAM
Used to check the total numbers of misfeed and FJOS_S Interface transport exit port remaining JAM
troubles. (When the number of misfeed is considerably FPUSH Bundle roller pinching JAM
Function
great, it is judged as necessary for repair. The misfeed
(Purpose) FSTPL Staple jam
rate is obtained by dividing this count value with the
FPNCH Punch jam
total counter value.)
FFPS_N Saddle not-reached jam
Item Trouble
FFPS_S Saddle remaining jam
Operation/procedure FDOP Door open jam
Each counter data are displayed.
PAPER JAM JAM counter
SPF JAM RSPF JAM counter
TROUBLE Trouble counter

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Panel
Destination Panel software support language
display
SEF/
English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch,
SEES/
NEU Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian,
SEIS/SEN,
Finnish, Danish
etc.
Simplified Chinese, American English,
CHN SOCC
English
Traditional Chinese (Local support),
22-4 TWN Taiwan
American English, English
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check Saudi American English, English, French, Spanish,
Purpose ARB
(display/print) Arabia Hebrew (Local support), Arabic
Function FAS Iran English, Arabic, Persian 3
Used to check the total trouble (self diag) history.
(Purpose)
Item Trouble
Operation/procedure SIMULATION 22-5

The trouble error codes are displayed in the sequence of the latest one
first. Max. 40 items of information are stored. (Older ones are deleted
in sequence.) The machine condition can be estimated by this data.
Panel label code

22-6
22-5 Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose
(display/print)
Purpose Adjustment/Setting/Check
Function Used to print each key operator setting, the account
Function
Used to check the ROM version of each unit (section). (Purpose) information, and the machine adjustment values.
(Purpose)
Item Data Setting/adjustment data
Item Software
Operation/Procedure
Operation/procedure
(Initial screen)
Used to display the ROM version of each section.
The currently set value is highlighted beside the adjustment item.
[Display example]
1. Select the adjustment item with the 10-key.
ROM version 1.250 [1.25] (up to 2 decimal places)
2. Press the [START] key.
The display of the protocol monitor and the soft SW follows this dis-
The display is shifted to the copy menu and the set value is stored.
play.
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
S/N Machine serial number
4. Press the [START] key.
MCU Main Control Unit
Copying is started. (Printing at 1200dpi cannot be made.)
IMC IMC
After canceling a jam (After picking up, the [C] key is invalid.)
OPE Panel + Panel label code
When the other information is repeatedly printed, the display may show
PRINTER PRINTER the message, Remove original from original table. However, the
NIC NIC operation is performed normally.
FINISHER FINISHER Item Content
FAX FAX 1 ALL All lists group print (Default)
PUNCH 2 KEY OPE Key operator information list
Punch unit
UNIT ACCOUNTING
3 List of total number of prints
If it is not installed, - - - - - - - - - - is displayed. COUNTERS
Panel 4 AUDITOR NO. Department number list
3 Destination Panel software support language MACHINE SIM
display 5 Machine simulation setting list
JPN Japan Japanese, American English, English SETTING
SEC FAX simulation setting list (Only when
the FAX board is installed. The display
SECL 6 FAX SIM SETTING*1
does not go to the print data transfer
SUK American English, English, French, Spanish, display, but to the FAX SIM menu.)
EFS
SCA/SCNZ Brazilian Portuguese
* When the IMC board is not installed, key input is disabled.
Distributor
area * Duplex print cannot be made.
SEEG/ * For the FAX SIM setting list, the display and the operating proce-
English, German, Polish, Czech, Hungarian,
SEA/East dures differ.
EEU Greek, Turkish, Russian, French, Italian,
Europe,
Slovak Note: When the simulation is canceled, the display returns to the origi-
etc.
nal state but the machine is not reset.

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 SIMULATION 22-6
DATA PRINT MODE. SELECT 1-6, AND PRESS START.
1:ALL 1
2:KEY OPE
3:ACCOUNTING COUNTERS
4:AUDITOR NO.
5:MACHINE SIM SETTING
6:FAX SIM SETTING

22-10
22-7 Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose
(display/print)
Purpose User data output/Check (Display/Print)
Function
Function Used to display the key operator code. (Use when the Used to check the system configulation.
(Purpose)
(Purpose) customer key operator code is forgotten.)
Item Specifications Option
Item Data User data
Operation/procedure
Operation/procedure
The detected machine composition is displayed.
Used to display the key operator code. (The job separator cannot be detected. Based on SIM 26-1 setting.)
Item Display items
SPEED 25CPM/31CPM
DF NONE/[1: RSPF]
OUTPUT NONE/[2: Finisher]/[3: Job separator]
CASETTE1 NONE/[4: One-step paper feed unit]
CASETTE2 NONE/[5: Two-step paper feed unit]
IMC MEM NONE/Expansion memory capacity (MB)
22-8 PRINTER NONE/[6: PRINTER]
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check PS3 NONE/[7: PS3]
Purpose NIC NONE/[8: NIC]
(display/print)
Function SCANNER NONE/[9: SCANNER]
Used to display the original, staple counter. FAX NONE/[10: FAX]
(Purpose)
Item Counter FAX MEM NONE/Memory capacity (MB)
HAND SET NONE/[11: Handset]
Operation/procedure PUNCH NONE/[12: Punch unit]
Each counter is displayed.
NONE: When it is not installed, - - - - - - - - - - is displayed.
SPF RSPF counter
[ ]: Shows the product code in the list below.
SCAN Scan counter
No. Item Model code
STAPLE Stapler counter
1 RSPF AR-RP7
PUNCH Punch counter
AR-FN5A
SADDLE 2 Finisher
Saddle stitch counter AR-F14N (Saddle finisher)
STAPLER 3 Job separator AR-TR3
The counter display is in 7 digits. 4 1 tray paper feed unit AR-D30 (*1)
5 2 tray paper feed unit AR-D31 (*1)
6 PRINTER AR-P27
SIMULATION 22-8
7 PS3 AR-PK1N
8 NIC STANDARD (Only SoftNic)
9 SCANNER MX-NSX1
10 FAX AR-FX7
11 Handset AR-HN4
AR-PN1A (2 holes)
AR-PN1B (2/3 holes)
12 Punch unit
AR-PN1C (4 holes)
AR-PN1D (4-hole, wide)
22-9
*1: The number of installed units is displayed beside the model code.
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose For the cassettes, only the option cassette is displayed.
(display/print)
Function Used to check the number of use of each paper feed For the job separator, the printer, and the PS3, which are provided as
(Purpose) section. (the number of prints) standard provision, and when the GDI is installed, they are displayed
Section Paper feed as STANDARD.
Item Counter For the scanner, however, even though it is a standard unit, its model
name is displayed. For the NIC, The SoftNic is standard features, and
Operation/procedure STANDARD is displayed. Nic board is not supplied as option.
Used to display each paper feed counter.
BYPASS Manual feed counter
TRAY1 Tray 1 counter
TRAY2 Tray 2 counter
TRAY3 Tray 3 counter
TRAY4 Tray 4 counter
The counter display is in 7 digits.

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 Paper Reached/
SIMULATION 22-10 Error code Name Sensor name Not Reached to
the sensor
SPF P-OUT
Reached
RSPF long size sensor
ORG_LONG
error SPF P-IN
Reached
sensor

22-11
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose
(display/print)
Function Used to display the FAX send/receive counter
(Purpose) (FAX reception and print counter). 22-13
Section FAX Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose
Item Counter (display/print)
Operation/procedure Function
Used to display the CRUM type.
(Purpose)
Used to display the FAX send/receive counter.
Item Specifications
FAX SEND PAGE/TIME FAX send page and time
FAX RECEIVE PAGE/TIME FAX receive page and time Operation/Procedure
FAX OUTPUT FAX output (number of print) Used to display the CRUM type.
Item Content
The counter display is in 7 digits.
00 Not fixed.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
01 AR-A
02 AR-B
03 AR-C
04 DM (VER)
05 DM (WEB)
06 CHINA
99 Conversion completed.

22-12
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose
(display/print)
Used to check the misfeed positions and the number of
Function misfeed at each position.
(Purpose) (When the number of misfeed is considerably great, it
can be judged as necessary for repair.) 22-19
Section RSPF Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
Purpose
Item Trouble Misfeed (display/print)
Operation/procedure Function Used to display the scanner counter in the network
(Purpose) scanner mode.
Used to display the RSPF jam history data sequentially from the latest
Section Network scanner
one.
Item Counter
Forty RSPF jam histories are displayed sequentially from the latest.
Operation/procedure
Paper Reached/
Error code Name Sensor name Not Reached to Used to display the scanner counter.
the sensor SCANMODE Scanner mode counter
RSPF paper in lead SPF P-IN
DFD_ND Not Reached The counter display is in 7 digits.
edge jam sensor
RSPF paper in rear SPF P-IN
DFD_ST Reached
edge jam sensor
Reached,
RSPF paper out SPF P-IN
RDD_ND P_OUT Not
lead edge jam sensor
Reached
RSPF paper out SPF P-OUT Reached, P_IN
RDD_ST
rear edge jam sensor passed (OFF)
Not Reached
RSPF duplex SPF P-IN
JAM_REV (Paper after
reverse jam sensor
reversing)
RSPF short size SPF P-IN Passed (OFF at
ORG_SHORT
error sensor JAM)

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 24-3
24
Purpose Data clear
Function Used to clear the number usage data of the stapler,
24-1
(Purpose) RSPF, and scanning.
Purpose Data clear Section Transport/Finisher
Used to clear the misfeed counter, the misfeed history, Item Counter
Function
the trouble counter, and the trouble history. (The
(Purpose) Operation/procedure
counters are cleared after completion of maintenance.)
Used to clear the original and staple counters individually.
Section Memory
Item Counter 1. Select the counter to be cleared with the 10-key.
2. Press the [START] key.
Operation/procedure
The confirmation menu is shown.
Jam/trouble counter is cleared individually. (The history of each
counter is deleted when clearing) 3. Select 1: YES.

1. Select the counter to be cleared with the 10-key. 1: YES (Cleared)

2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
2. Press the [START] key.
Item Content
The confirmation menu is shown.
1 SPF RSPF counter
3. Select 1: YES. 2 SCAN Scan counter
1: YES (Cleared) 3 STAPLE Stapler counter
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default) 4 PUNCH Punch counter
Item Content 5 SADDLE STAPLER Saddle stitch counter
1 JAM JAM counter/JAM history
2 SPF JAM RSPF JAM counter/RSPF JAM history SIMULATION 24-3
3 TROUBLE Trouble counter/Trouble history

24-4
24-2
Purpose Data clear
Purpose Data clear Function (Purpose) Used to reset the maintenance counter.
Function Used to clear the number of use (the number of prints) Item Counter
(Purpose) of each paper feed section.
Operation/procedure
Section Paper feed
Item Counter 1. Press the [START] key. The confirmation menu is shown.
2. Select 1: YES.
Operation/procedure
1: YES (Cleared)
Used to clear each paper feed counter individually.
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
1. Select the counter to be cleared with the 10-key.
2. Press the [START] key. The confirmation menu is shown.
3. Select 1: YES.
1: YES (Cleared)
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
Item Content
1 BYPASS Manual feed counter
2 TRAY1 Tray 1 counter 24-5
3 TRAY2 Tray 2 counter Purpose Data clear
4 TRAY3 Tray 3 counter Function Used to reset the developer counter. (The developer
5 TRAY4 Tray 4 counter (Purpose) counter of the DV unit which is installed is reset.)
Section Image process
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Developer/Toner hopper
Item Counter Developer
Operation/procedure
1. Press the [START] key.
The confirmation menu is shown.
2. Select 1: YES.
1: YES (Cleared)
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)

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24-6 24-10
Purpose Data clear Purpose Data clear
Function (Purpose) Used to clear the copy counter. Function (Purpose) FAX counter data clear
Item Counter Copier Section FAX
Operation/procedure Item Counter
1. Press the [START] key. Operation/procedure
The confirmation menu is shown. 1. Select the 3: NUMBER OF PRINTS, and press the [START] key.
2. Select 1: YES. The confirmation menu is shown.
1: YES (Cleared) 2. Select 1: YES.
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default) 1: YES (Cleared)
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
Item Content
FAX SEND
1 FAX send page and time
(PAGE & TIME)
FAX RECEIVE
2 FAX receive page and time
(PAGE & TIME)
24-7 3 FAX OUTPUT FAX output (number of prints)
Purpose Data clear Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Used to clear the OPC drum (membrane decrease)
Function
correction counter. (This simulation is executed when
(Purpose)
the OPC drum is replaced.)
Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Photo conductor 24-15
Item Counter
Purpose Data clear
Operation/procedure Function Used to clear the scanner counter in the network
1. Press the [START] key. (Purpose) scanner mode.
The confirmation menu is shown. Section Scanner section
2. Select 1: YES. Item Counter
1: YES (Cleared)
Operation/procedure
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
1. Press the [START] key.
The confirmation menu is shown.
2. Select 1: YES.
1: YES (Cleared)
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
The scanner mode counter and the number of send of the scanner are
24-9 cleared.
Purpose Data clear * The simulation to perform communication with the PCL is inhibited
Function until Notice Page storing is completed. (Only when the serviceman
Used to clear the printer counter and other counters. call error occurs.)
(Purpose)
Section Printer * When in other than the serviceman call error, entering the simulation
Item Counter Printer is not allowed from the system check display.

Operation/procedure
1. Select the counter to be cleared with the 10-key.
2. Press the [START] key.
The confirmation menu is shown.
3. Select 1: YES.
1: YES (Cleared)
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
Item Content
1 PRINTER Printer counter
2 IMC IMC counter
3 DUPLEX DUPLEX counter
4 OTHERS The other counters

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 DEVE UNIT NONE
25 Error content: Occurs when the developing unit is not installed
in an AR model.
25-1 Cancel procedure: It returns to the state before execution of auto
developer adjustment. It is canceled by the
Purpose Operation test/check
operations of Cover open Developing unit
Used to check the operation of the main drive
installation Cover close. Therefore, developer
Function (excluding the scanner section) and to check the
adjustment is started by pressing [START] key.
(Purpose) operation of the toner concentration sensor. (The toner
concentration sensor output can be monitored.) TONER UNIT NONE
Section DRIVE Error content: Occurs when the CRUM is not installed in a DM
Item Operation model.
Cancel procedure: It returns to the state before execution of auto
Operation/procedure
developer adjustment. It is canceled by the
1. Select the speed (145mm/s, 122mm/s) with the 10-key. operations of Cover open CRUM installation
2. Press the [START] key. Cover close. Therefore, developer adjustment is
The main motor rotates to start monitoring the toner density control started by pressing [START] key.
sensor. (3min operation) EU ERROR
After execution, interruption cannot be made for about 7 sec. ([CA] key Error content: Occurs when the adjusted toner concentration
and [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key are disabled.) reference value is 179 or grater.
* Even in toner end error, if there is no other error (including cover Cancel procedure: Reset with [CA] key and execute SIM 25-2 again.
open) after turning on the power, this simulation can be performed. EL ERROR
Error content: Occurs when the adjusted toner concentration
SIMULATION 25-1
reference value is 77 or smaller.
Cancel procedure: Reset with [CA] key and execute SIM 25-2 again.

25-2
Purpose Setting
Function Used to make the initial setting of toner concentration
(Purpose) when replacing developer.
Image process
Section (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) 26
Developer/Toner hopper
Operation/procedure 26-1
1) Open the cover with the power OFF. Purpose Setting
2) Turn on the power. (Since the cover is open, the machine does not Used to set whether the job separator is installed or
Function
perform initializing.) not. (Since this cannot be detected by hardware
(Purpose)
3) Install the developing tank. detection, it is set in this simulation.)
4) Execute the simulation. Item Specifications Option
5) Enter SIM 25-2. ([25] [START] key [2] [START] key) Operation/procedure
6) Open the cover just before starting the simulation. 1. Select the set value with the 10-key.
7) Press the [START] key. 2. Press the [START] key.
The main motor rotates. After stirring for 3 min, the toner density Set value Connection option
control sensor value is sampled 16 times, and the average value is 0 None (default)
stored. 1 Job separator provided.
When EE-EU or EE-EL after completion, an error display is shown.
Note: After completion of execution, be sure to press the [CA] key to
cancel the simulation.
[CRUM-related error cancel procedure]
When CRUM DEVICE ERROR is displayed:
Error content: Occurs in case of a communication error
between the machine and CRUM.
Cancel procedure: Reset with [CA] key and cancel with SIM 16.
CRUM DATA ERROR
Error content: CRUM identification error, CRUM model error,
CRUM type error, CRUM destination error
Cancel procedure: Install the CRUM which is satisfactory with the
machine setup, reset with the [CA] key, and
execute SIM 25-2 again.

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26-2 Detection size when A4/LT (8.5 x 11) document/paper is used.
Set value
Purpose Setting Employed Destina Document
0 1
Function Used to set whether the automatic detection of paper unit tion size
(Invalid) (Valid)
(Purpose) size is made or not. LT
Section Paper feed A4 A4
AB (8.5 x 11)
Item Specifications series LT LT
Document A4
Operation/procedure Docu (8.5 x 11) (8.5 x 11)
table/
1. Select the item with the 10-key and press the [START] key. ment LT
RSPF A4 A4
Inch (8.5 x 11)
Used to set the automatic size detection.
series LT LT
2. Set whether automatic detection of paper size is made or not with A4
(8.5 x 11) (8.5 x 11)
the 10-key. Machine All
Set with key
Setting to detect B4/Legal as FC paper feed destina
operations.
1:B4/LG,FC 0: B4 legal is detected as B4 legal. (Default) cassette tions
1: B4 legal is detected as FC. Paper
Manual All
Regardless of the
This setup detects Letter as A4 in the inch series and paper feed destina
simulation setup.
A4 as Letter in the AB series. tray tions
2:A4<->LT
0: Detection disable (Default)
1: Detection valid
8.5 x 13 detection valid/invalid setup
Set value Setup Remarks
0 Detection invalid Default
1 Detection valid
Detection size when 8.5 x 13 document/paper is used.
Set value 26-3
Employed Destina Document
0 1 Purpose Setting
unit tion size
(Invalid) (Valid)
Used to set the specifications of the auditor. Setting
FC FC Function
B4 must be made depending on the use condition of the
(8.5 x 13) (8.5 x 13) (Purpose)
auditor.
AB LG FC
B4 Section Auditor
series (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 13)
FC Item Specifications
Document B4 B4
Docu (8.5 x 13) Operation/procedure
table/
ment FC LG FC Select the mode corresponding to the auditor specification mode with
RSPF
(8.5 x 13) (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 13) the 10-key.
Inch LG LG FC
series (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 13) Setting
WLT WLT Item Content Default
B4 range
(11 x 17) (11 x 17) 0 P10 Built-in auditor mode
Machine All
1 VENDOR Coin vendor mode 0-2 0
paper feed destina Set with key operations.
cassette tions 2 OTHER Others
FC LG FC When 1: VENDOR (Coin vendor mode) is set, the following three
(8.5 x 13) (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 13) items of key operation setting are changed.
AB
LG LG FC
series 1) Set the LCD backlight change inhibit to 1: OFF (Enable).
Paper (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 13)
Manual 2) When SIM 26-6 destination setting is set to 0: Japan, duplex copy
B4 B4 B4
paper feed inhibit setting must be set to 0: ON (Inhibit).
FC LG FC
tray 3) Set the sort automatic selection to 0: OFF (Disable).
(8.5 x 13) (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 13)
Inch
LG LG FC
series
(8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 14) (8.5 x 13)
B4 B4 B4
A4/LT (8.5 x 11) detection enable/disable setup
In the inch series, Letter is detected as A4; in the AB series, A4 is
detected as Letter.
Set value Setup Remarks
0 Detection invalid Default
1 Detection valid

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26-5 26-10
Purpose Setting Purpose Setting
Function Used to set the count mode of the total counter and the Function (Purpose) Network scanner trial mode setting
(Purpose) maintenance counter. Section Scanner
Item Specifications Counter Operation/procedure
Operation/procedure Enter the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key.
Used to set the count up number (1 or 2) when an A3/WLT paper Item Content Default
passes through. 0 END Trail mode cancel
For the drum counter and the developer counter, double count is 0
1 START Trial mode start
employed unconditionally.
(Target counter selection) If the trial scanner counter value is less than 500, the trial mode setting
can be repeatedly made. If the scanner trial counter value is 500 or
Item Content more, the trial mode setting cannot be made.
1 TOTAL COUNTER Total counter
When the scanner is not set and the scanner trial counter value is less
2 MAINTENANCE COUNTER Maintenance counter than 500, if 1 is entered in SIM26-10, the trial mode setting is started.
Used to set the count up number of the selected counter. If 0 is entered in SIM26-10, the trial mode setting is canceled.
After recognition of the scanner, the trial mode setting cannot be made.
Item Content Setting range Default
(Entering 1 is invalid and a beep sound is produced.)
1 SINGLE COUNT Single count
1-2 2 When this setting is made, the machine must be reset after canceling
2 DOUBLE COUNT Double count
the simulation. When 1: Trial mode start is selected, the scanner
function is valid. If 0: Trial mode cancel is selected, the scanner func-
tion is invalid.
When setting is invalid (when the scanner is recognized or the scanner
trial counter value is 500 or more) in the key operations of the trail
mode setting, an invalid sound (beep sound) is made. In the other
NANCE
case, a valid sound is made.
* When the scanner trial counter value is changed from 500 or more to
less than 500, the trail setting is changed from END to SETTING
START.
26-6
Note: Executable only when the PCL/SCANNER is installed.
Purpose Setting
Function Used to set the specifications depending on the
(Purpose) destination.
Item Specifications Destination
Operation/procedure
Select the destination with the 10-key.
By changing the destination, some other setting items may be changed.
Setting 26-12
Item Content Default
range
0 JAPAN Japan Purpose Setting
1 SEC SEC Function
Used to input the Software Key for E-MAIL RIC.
(Purpose)
2 SECL SECL
Section E-MAIL RIC
3 SEEG SEEG
Item Specifications
4 SUK SUK
5 SCA SCA Operation/procedure
6 SEF SEF The current setup is displayed with ON or OFF.
7 INEG EX inch series 0-14 0 Enter an input (20 digits) of the E-MAIL RIC soft key with the 10-key
8 ABEG EX AB series and press the [START] key, and the collating result is displayed with
9 INEF EX inch series (FC) OK or NG.
10 ABEF EX AB series (FC) After canceling the simulation, if OK, the E-MAIL RIC function is
11 CHINESE China enable; if NG, the E-MAIL RIC function is disabled.
12 TAIWAN Taiwan AB This setting must be reset after the simulation cancel.
13 SEEG2 SEEG2 * If recognition is OK, the E-Mail RIC can be set to Enable. If the FAX
14 TAIWAN2 Taiwan China is installed, however, the operation cannot be made actually.
Note: Executable only when the PCL/NIC is installed.

SIMULATION 26-6

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26-14 Language ASIC

Item Remarks
code expression
Purpose Setting 12 POLISH pl 70 6C
Function 13 HUNGARIAN hu 68 75
Used to input the Software Key for the PS extention kit.
(Purpose) 14 CZECH cs 63 73
Section Printer 15 RUSSIAN ru 72 75
Item Specifications 16 FINNISH fi 66 69
Operation/procedure 17 NORWEGIAN no 6E 6F
18 DANISH da 64 61
The current setup is displayed with ON or OFF.
19 CHINESE zh 7A 68
Enter an input (20 digits) of the PS expansion kit soft key with the 10- Traditional Chinese
key and press the [START] key, and the collating result is displayed 20 TAIWANESE tw 74 77
supported locally
with OK or NG. 21 SLOVAK sk 73 6B
After canceling the simulation, if OK, the PS expansion kit function is 22 HEBREW he 68 65 Supported locally
enable; if NG, the PS expansion kit function is disabled. BRAZILIAN
23 pb 70 62
This setting must be reset after the simulation cancel. PORTUGUESE
Note: Executable only when the PCL/PS3 is installed. 24 ARABIC ar 61 72

SIMULATION 26-22

26-18
Purpose Setting
Function
Used to set enable/disable of toner save operation.
(Purpose)
Item Specifications Operation mode (Common) 26-30

Operation/procedure Purpose Setting

Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key. Function Used to set ON/OFF of the heater lamp slow-up
(Purpose) control conforming to the CE mark control.
Setting
Item Content Default Item Specifications Operation mode (Common)
range
0 OFF Disable Operation/procedure
0-1 0
1 ON Enable Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key.
Note: Setup is allowed only for Japan and UK. This setup varies in connection with SIM 26-6 (Destination setup).
Default
Item
U.S.A, Canada, Australia, France, Taiwan Others 3
0 OFF
0 1
1 ON

26-22
Purpose Setting
Function Used to set the specification (language display) for the
(Purpose) destination. 26-35
Item Specifications
Purpose Setup
Operation/procedure Used to set whether the same continuous troubles are
Function
Select the display language (language code) with the 10-key according displayed as one trouble or the series of troubles with
(Purpose)
to the table below, and press the [START] key. SIM 22-4 when the same troubles occur continuously.
This setup varies in connection with SIM 26-6 (Destination setup). Item Specifications
Language ASIC Operation/procedure
Item Remarks
code expression
Enter the set value with 10-key, and press [START] key.
0 JAPANESE ja 6A 61
1 ENG.US en 65 6E Item Content Default
2 ENG.UK gb 67 62 When two or more troubles occur, only one is
0 ONCE
3 FRENCH fr 66 72 registered. 0
4 GERMAN de 64 65 1 ANY All the troubles occurred are registered.
5 ITALY it 69 74
6 DUTCH nl 6E 6C
7 SWEDISH sv 73 76
8 SPANISH es 65 73
9 PORTUGUESE pt 70 74
10 TURKISH tr 74 72
11 GREEK el 65 6C

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26-36 26-50
Purpose Setting Purpose Setting
Function Used to set whether the machine is stopped or not Function Used to set ON/OFF of the black and white reversion
(Purpose) when the maintenance counter life is expired. (Purpose) function.
Item Operation Item Operation
Operation/procedure Operation/procedure
Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key. Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
Item Content Default Item Content Default
0 STOP Stop 0 ON Enable 1 (U.K.) 3
1
1 NON STOP Non stop 1 OFF Disable 0 (Others)

Note: Executable only with SRU (AR models).

26-57
26-41 Purpose Setting
Purpose Setting Function (Purpose) Used to set the model code.
Function Used to set ON/OFF of the automatic magnification Item Operation
3 (Purpose) ratio selection (AMS). Operation/procedure
Item Operation
Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key.
Operation/procedure AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318
Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Item Default
Item Content Default 1 AR-M256
3 0 OFF AMS is not set automatically. 1 (Europe) 2 AR-M257
1 ON AMS is set automatically. 0 (Others) 3 AR-M258
4 AR-M317
5 AR-M316
6 AR-M318
7 AR-267FP
1
8 AR-317FP
9 AR-267FG
10 AR-317FG
11 AR-267S
12 AR-317G
26-46 13 AR-267G
14 AR-317S
Purpose Setting
Used to set whether to meet with the output direction of
Function SIMULATION 26-57
images regardless of the mode when installing the
(Purpose)
finisher.
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
When this setting is made, the image output direction in the staple
mode and that in the normal mode become the same. Therefore, the
user who uses printed paper (logo, house style, etc) need not change
the original direction in the staple mode. (When the finisher is used,
images are rotated 180 degrees in the staple mode.)
Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. AR-5625/5631
Item Content Default Item Default
No setting (The output image direction is 1 AR-5625
0 OFF 1
changed in the staple mode of the finisher.) 2 AR-5631
0
Setting (The output image direction is the
1 ON
same regardless of stapling or not.) SIMULATION 26-57
Note: Executable only when the finisher is installed.

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26-60
27
Purpose Setting
Used to set enable/disable of the FAX mode key when
Function 27-1
FAX is not installed. (When FAX is installed, the FAX
(Purpose)
mode is enabled regardless of this setup.) Purpose Setting
Item Operation Function Used to set PC/MODEM communication trouble
Operation/procedure (Purpose) (U7-00) detection Yes/No.
Section Communication (RIC/MODEM)
Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key.
Item Specifications Operation mode (Common)
Default
3 Item Content U.S.A, Canada, Operation/procedure
Others
U.K., Australia Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key.
Effective (The message with Item Content Default
0 ON FAX uninstalled is
0 1 In case of the communication trouble, U7-00 is
displayed.) 0 OFF
not displayed.
1 OFF Disable (Error Beep) 0
In case of the communication trouble, U7-00 is
This setup varies in connection with SIM 26-6 (Destination setup). 1 ON
displayed.

26-71
Purpose Setting 27-5
In the power save time setting, the pre-heat (pre-heat Purpose Setting
mode setting) and the auto power shut off time can be Function (Purpose) Used to set the tag number.
Function
set to the short time setup (pre-heat: 1 min, auto power
(Purpose) Item Data
shut off: 4 min) and the long time setup (pre-heat:
5min, auto power shut off: 30min). Operation/procedure

Operation/procedure 1. The currently set number is displayed on the PRESENT column.

Select the short time setup or the long time setup of the pre-heat time 2. Enter the new tag number (Max. 8 digits) with the 10-key.
and the auto power shut off time with the 10-key, and press the The entered number is displayed on the NEW column.
[START] key. 3. Press the [START] key.
The set value is stored and PRESENT is revised.
Item Content Default
1 Preheat: 1min, auto power shut off: 4min
2
2 Preheat: 5min, auto power shut off: 30min
Note: When the sub code 71 is entered to display the setting menu,the
default values are always displayed. (However,the default time is
not always set.)

30
30-1
26-72 Purpose Operation test/check
Purpose Setting Function Used to display the sensor status attached to the
The letterhead support is set. (Purpose) machine.
Function When Letterhead paper setting is selected, the set Section Others
(Purpose) value of SIM 26-46 (Image output direction setting) is Item Operation
set to Setting Enable accordingly.
Operation/procedure
Operation/procedure The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key. PPD1H PS paper detection 1 sensor
Item Content Default Item
PPD1L PS paper detection 2 sensor
0 OFF Letterhead paper is not set.
0-1 0 PPD2 Fusing paper sensor
1 ON Letterhead paper is set.
POD1 1st paper exit paper out sensor
SIMULATION 26-72 DVCH Developing cartridge detection sensor
DRST Drum intial detection sensor
DSWR1 Interlock switch (side door)
SFTHP Shifter home position sensor
POD2 2nd paper exit paper out sensor

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 TOPF 2nd paper exit full detection sensor Width detection size of the manual feed tray (one of them is displayed.)

DSWR0 2nd paper exit cover open/close detection sensor A4/A3, LT/WLT, B5/B4, INV/LTR, A5/A4R, B5R, POSTCARD, EXTRA,
8K/16K
LOEMP 1st paper exit empty detection sensor
DUP2 Reverse path paper sensor

40-2
Purpose Adjustment
30-2 Function Used to adjust the manual paper feed tray paper width
(Purpose) detector detection level.
Purpose Operation test/check
Section Paper feed
Used to display the status of the sensors attached to
Item Operation
Function the standard cassette and the manual feed tray. (Use
(Purpose) SIM 4-2 for the option cassettes.) Operation/procedure
The sensor of an uninstalled cassette is not displayed. The adjustment method is of the 4-point system. Set the guide to Max.
Section Paper feed (A3/WLetter) position, A4R/Letter R position, A5R/Invoice R position,
Item Operation and Min. position for adjustment.
Operation/procedure 1) Set A3/W Letter and fit the guide, then press the [START] key.
The active sensors and detectors are highlighted. 2) Set A4R/LetterR and fit the guide, then press the [START] key.
PED1 1st cassette paper empty sensor 3) Set to A5R/INVOICE R and fit the guide, then press the [START]
LUD1 1st cassette paper upper limit detection sensor key.
CD1 1st cassette empty sensor 4) Narrow the guide at minimum, press the [START] key.
PED2 2nd cassette paper empty sensor 5) Set the paper detection width (+), and press the [START] key.
LUD2 2nd cassette paper upper limit detection sensor 6) Set the paper detection width (), and press the [START] key.
CD2 2nd cassette empty sensor If FAILED is displayed in procedure 1), 2), 3), or 4), it is NG of adjust-
PFD2 2nd cassette paper pass sensor ment. Repeat the adjustment.
DSWR2 2nd cassette right door detection sensor
Yes MID-L ADJ.ON
MPED Manual tray paper empty detection Middle position adjustment L
No MID-L ADJ.OFF
MPLS1 Manual tray length detection 1
Yes NID-S ADJ.ON
MPLS2 Manual tray length detection 2 Middle position adjustment S
MPLD1 Manual feed paper length detection 1 No MID-S ADJ.OFF
MPLD2 Manual feed paper length detection 2 AB series Inch series
Width detection size of the manual feed tray (one of them is displayed.)
A4/A3, LT/WLT, B5/B4, INV/LTR, A5/A4R, B5R, POSTCARD, EXTRA,
8K/16K
(At detection, highlighted)

40-3
Purpose Adjustment
Function The AD conversion value of manual feed width
(Purpose) detection is displayed.
Section Paper feed
Item Operation
40 Operation/procedure
The AD conversion value of manual feed width detection is displayed.
40-1
Purpose Operation test/check
Function Used to check the sensor of the machine manual feed
(Purpose) tray.
Section Paper feed
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
MPLS1 Manual tray length detection 1
MPLS2 Manual tray length detection 2
MPLD1 Manual feed paper length detection 1
MPLD2 Manual feed paper length detection 2

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 41-3
41
Purpose Operation test/check
Used to check the light reception level and the
41-1 Function
detection level of the original size detection photo
(Purpose)
Purpose Operation test/check sensor.
Function Used to check the document size detection photo Section Others
(Purpose) sensor. Item Operation
Section Others
Operation/procedure
Item Operation
The detection output level of each sensor is displayed in real time.
Operation/procedure
Original cover state
The operation status of the sensors and detectors in the original size OCSW Open: Highlighted display
detection section are displayed. The active sensors and detectors are Close: Normal display
highlighted.
1 to 5 PD sensor detection level (Hexadecimal display)
Original cover state The value in [ ] shows the threshold value of 20 degree detection
OCSW Open: Highlighted display adjustment. (Hexadecimal display)
Close: Normal display
For AB series, 1 to 5 is displayed, for inch series, 1 to 4.
Original sensor status
PD1 to 5 Without original: Normal display
With original: Highlighted display
For AB series, PD1 to 5 is displayed, for inch series, PD1 to 4.

41-4
Purpose Adjustment
Function
Used to adjust the detection level of OC 20 degrees.
(Purpose)
41-2
Section Others
Purpose Adjustment Item Operation
Function Used to adjust the detection level of the document size
Operation/procedure
(Purpose) photo sensor.
Section Others Set the OC cover at 20 degrees detection and press the [START] key.
Item Operation The detection output level of each sensor is displayed in real time.
Original cover state
Operation/procedure
OCSW Open: Highlighted display
Place an A3 (or WLT) document on the document table, and press Close: Normal display
[START] key with the OC cover open.
1 to 5 PD sensor detection level (Hexadecimal display)
The adjustment is performed and the result is displayed.
The value in [ ] shows the threshold value of 20 degree detection
Original cover state
adjustment. (Hexadecimal display)
OCSW Open: Highlighted display
Close: Normal display For AB series, 1 to 5 is displayed, for inch series, 1 to 4.
1 to 5 PD sensor detection level (Hexadecimal display) During execution, [EXECUTING] is highlighted.

The value in [ ] shows the threshold value. (Hexadecimal display)

For AB series, 1 to 5 is displayed, for inch series, 1 to 4.
During execution of the simulation, EXECUTING is displayed.

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 Default
43 Setting (North
Item Content (Europe/
range America
43-1 China)
/Others)
Purpose Setting CARDBOA Thick paper Main
150 -
Function Used to set the fusing temperature in 600dpi, 1200dpi, 17 RD Main (145mm/s) 200
220
(Purpose) or postcard print. (145)
Section Fixing (Fusing) CARDBOA Thick paper Sub
150 -
Item Operation 18 RD Sub (145mm/s) 200
220
(145)
Operation/procedure
600dpi 600dpi Main 150 -
1. Touch the item to be set. 19 175 185
Main (122) (122mm/s) 220
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key. 600dpi Sub 600dpi Sub 150 -
20 175 185
Default (122) (122mm/s) 220
Setting (North CARDBOA Postcard Main
Item Content (Europe/ 150 -
range America 21 RD Main (122mm/s) 190
China) 220
/Others) (122)
Ready Ready POST Postcard Sub
150 - 150 -
1 Temp Main temperature Main 185 190 22 CARD Sub (122mm/s) 190
220 220
(145) (145mm/s) (122)
Ready Ready POST Thick paper Main
150 - 150 -
2 Temp Sub temperature Sub 180 185 23 CARD (122mm/s) 190
220 220
(145) (145mm/s) (122mm/s)
Ready Ready CARDBOA Thick paper Sub
150 - 150 -
3 Temp Main temperature Main 175 180 24 RD Sub (122mm/s) 190
220 220
(122) (122mm/s) (122)
Ready Ready
150 -
4 Temp Sub temperature Sub 170 175
220
(122) (122mm/s)
SIMULATION 43-1
WarmUp Warmup target
150 -
5 Target temperature Main 185
220
Main (145) (145mm/s)
WarmUp Warmup target
150 -
6 Target Sub temperature Sub 180
220
(145) (145mm/s)
WarmUp Warmup target
150 -
7 Target temperature Main 175
220
Main (122) (122mm/s)
WarmUp Warmup target
150 -
8 Target Sub temperature Sub 170 43-10
220
(122) (122mm/s)
Purpose Setting
WarmUp Warmup
Function Used to set the paper feed cycle timing when printing
Temp Main complete
9 0 - 40 10 (Purpose) postcards.
(145) temperature Main
Section Paper feed
(145mm/s)
Item Operation
WarmUp Warmup
Temp Sub complete Operation/procedure
10 0 - 40 15
(145) temperature Sub Input the set value with the 10-key and press the [START] key.
(145mm/s) Setting range 1-99
WarmUp Warmup Default 50
Temp Main complete
11 0 - 40 10
(122) temperature Main
(122mm/s)
WarmUp Warmup
Temp Sub complete
12 0 - 40 15
(122) temperature Sub
(122mm/s)
600dpi 600dpi Main 150 -
13 190 195
Main (145) (145mm/s) 220
600dpi Sub 600dpi Sub 150 -
14 190 195
(145) (145mm/s) 220
POST Postcard Main
150 -
15 CARD (145mm/s) 200
220
Main (145)
POST Postcard Sub
150 -
16 CARD Sub (145mm/s) 200
220
(145)

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 44-3
44
Purpose Setting
44-1 Function
Used to set the DV count correction.
(Purpose)
Purpose Setting
Image process
Function Used to make various setups in each mode of process Section
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
(Purpose) control.
Item Operation
Image process
Section
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) Operation/procedure
Item Operation 1. Select an item with 10-key, and press [START] key.
Operation/procedure 2. Enter the setting value, and press [START] key.
Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Item Content Default
Item Content Default DV count correction Disable/
ENVIRONMENT Environmental correction Allow/ 1 DV ADJUST Enable 0
1 1 (0: Disable, 1: Enable)
ADJ. Inhibit (0: Inhibit, 1: Allow)
Duplex print correction Allow/ The DV count value is set for
2 DUPLEX PRINT ADJ. 0 correction of the Grid/DVB
Inhibit (0: Inhibit, 1: Allow)
2 DV COUNT (31) voltage. (31 sheet model) 100
(Setting in the unit of 1K)
(Setting range: 1-100)
The DV count value is set for
correction of the Grid/DVB
3 DV COUNT (25) voltage. (25 sheet model) 75
(Setting in the unit of 1K)
(Setting range: 1-100)

44-2
Purpose Setting SIMULATION 44-03
Function
Used to set the drum count correction.
(Purpose)
Image process
Section
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
44-9
1. Select an item with 10-key, and press [START] key.
2. Enter the setting value, and press [START] key. Adjustment/Setup/Operation data output/Check
Purpose
(Display/Print)
Item Content Default
Drum count correction Function Used to display the process control correction
1 DRUM ADJUST Disable/Enable 0 (Purpose) information.
(0: Disable, 1: Enable) Image process
Section
The drum count value is set (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
for the LD power for 31 sheet Item Operation
DRUM COUNT
2 model. 100
(31) Operation/procedure
(Setting in the unit of 1K)
(Setting range: 1-100) The following data are displayed.
The drum count value is set Default
Item Content
for the LD power for 25 sheet 25cpm 31cpm
DRUM COUNT
3 model. 75 DRUM Drum count correction state
(25) 0 0
(Setting in the unit of 1K) ADJUST (0:OFF, 1:ON) *
(Setting range: 1-100)
DV count correction state
DV ADJUST 0 0
(0:OFF, 1:ON) *
Current correction value of the
SIMULATION 44-02 TH AREA1 environment correction area 1 76 126
(Grid/DVB correction)
Current correction value of the
TH AREA2 environment correction area 2 26 76
(Grid/DVB correction)
Current correction value of the
TH AREA3 environment correction area 3 0 0
(Grid/DVB correction)
Current correction value of the
TH AREA4 environment correction area 4 0 0
(Grid/DVB correction)

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 Default 44-16
Item Content
25cpm 31cpm Purpose Setting
Current correction value of the The correction value for the toner density reference
TH AREA5 environment correction area 5 0 0 Function value corresponding to the DV count value is set
(Grid/DVB correction) (Purpose) individually for 145mm/s and 122mm/s (for the 31-
Current correction value of the sheet machine and the 25-sheet machine).
TH AREA6 environment correction area 6 0 0 Image process
(Grid/DVB correction) Section
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Current correction value of the Item Operation
TH AREA7 environment correction area 7 0 0
(Grid/DVB correction) Operation/procedure
Current correction value of the Set a toner density control correction value of the specified DV count.
TH AREA8 environment correction area 8 0 0 Item Content Default
(Grid/DVB correction) 1 0K
When each count correction setting is "enable" in Sim44-2/3 and 2 2K
each correction is reaching specified count, these are displayed. 3 4K
4 10K Toner concentration control
5 20K correction value 55
SIMULATION 44-9
6 40K (145mm/s of 31-sheet model)
7 60K
8 80K
9 100K
10 0K
11 2K
12 4K
13 10K Toner concentration control
14 20K correction value 60
15 40K (122mm/s of 25-sheet model)
16 60K
17 80K
18 100K
44-14 19 0K
Adjustment/Setup/Operation data output/Check 20 2K
Purpose 21 4K
(Display/Print)
Function Used to display the environment (temperature, 22 10K Toner concentration control
(Purpose) humidity) correction information. 23 20K correction value 50
24 40K (122mm/s of 31-sheet model)
Item Operation 25 60K
Operation/procedure 26 80K
27 100K
The following data are displayed.
TH AREA Current environment area
SIMULATION 80-19
TMP DATA Detection temperature of sensor (C)
HUD DATA Detection humidity of sensor (%)

* The value before entry of SIM is displayed. (It is not revised in real
time.)
If sim entry is just after power turned on, the display value is all 0.

SIMULATION 44-14

44-17
Adjustment/Setup/Operation data output/Check
Purpose
(Display/Print)
Function Used to display the toner density control reference
(Purpose) value.
Image process
Section
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
The following data are displayed. (The displayed value is the previous
print correction value.)
TARGET Toner concentration control reference value
DEV REF Developer adjustment value
LIFE Toner container life correction value (SIM 44-16)

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 TH Toner container environment correction value Setting Default
Item Content
TARGET = DEV REF+(LIFE-50)+(TH-50) range *1 *2
Developer adjustment value 128, life correction 60 (developer adjust- +V2 THICK S 145mm/s thick paper LTR
12 5-30 18 18
ment value plus 10), environment correction 45 (5 subtraction correc- (145) +V2
tion), rapid toner supply correction = 128+(60-50)+(45-50) = 133.) 145mm/s thin paper > LTR
13 +V1 THIN (145) 5-30 5 5
+V1
145mm/s thin paper > LTR
SIMULATION 44-14 14 +V2 THIN (145) 5-30 18 18
+V2
145mm/s thin paper LTR
15 +V1 THIN S (145) 5-30 5 5
+V1
145mm/s thin paper LTR
16 +V2 THIN S (145) 5-30 18 18
+V2
145mm/s label paper > LTR
17 +V1 LABEL (145) 5-30 5 5
+V1
145mm/s label paper > LTR
18 +V2 LABEL (145) 5-30 18 18
+V2
+V1 LABEL S 145mm/s label paper LTR
19 5-30 5 5
(145) +V1
+V2 LABEL S 145mm/s label paper LTR
44-34 20 5-30 18 18
(145) +V2
Purpose Setting 21 +V1 OHP (145) 145mm/s OHP > LTR +V1 5-30 5 5
Function 22 +V2 OHP (145) 145mm/s OHP > LTR +V2 5-30 14 14
Used to set the transfer current value in each mode.
(Purpose) 23 +V1 OHP S (145) 145mm/s OHP LTR +V1 5-30 5 5
Operation/procedure 24 +V2 OHP S (145) 145mm/s OHP LTR +V2 5-30 18 18
1. Touch the item to be set. +V1 POSTCARD 145mm/s postcard/envelope
25 5-30 5 5
(145) > 100mm +V1
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
+V2 POSTCARD 145mm/s postcard/envelope
To support an individual necessity in paper and the environment, it is 26 5-30 26 26
(145) > 100mm +V2
variable in the range of 5 to 30uA in the increment of 1uA in each mode.
+V1 POSTCARD 145mm/s postcard/envelope
When changing +V2, check with +V1 unchanged. If there is any trouble 27 5-30 5 5
S (145) 100mm +V1
in the half tone image of graphics, keep the relationship between +V1
+V2 POSTCARD 145mm/s postcard/envelope
and +V2 at the default and change it. 28 5-30 26 26
S (145) 100mm +V2
When the image quality is deteriorated because the user selects the 122mm/s normal paper >
OHP mode and use other than the recommended OHP, decrease the 29 +V1F (122) B5R +V1 single surface. 5-30 5 5
transfer current to adjust deterioration of black background picture qual- Duplex (Front)
ity. If some of characters are not printed, increase the transfer current.
122mm/s normal paper >
This setting is changed in linkage with SIM 26-6 destination setting. 30 +V1R (122) 5-30 5 5
B5R +V1 Duplex (Back)
*1: SECL/SCA/SEF/EX inch series/EX AB series/EX inch series (FC)/ 122mm/s normal paper >
EX AB series (FC)/China/Taiwan/SEEG2 31 +V2F (122) B5R +V2 single surface. 5-30 12 14
*2: SEC/SEEG/SUK Duplex (Front)
Setting Default 122mm/s normal paper >
Item Content 32 +V2R (122) 5-30 10 10
range *1 *2 B5R +V2 Duplex (Back)
145mm/s normal paper > 122mm/s normal paper
1 +V1F (145) B5R + V1 single surface. 5-30 5 5 33 +V1SF (122) B5R +V1 single surface. 5-30 5 5
Duplex (Front) Duplex (Front)
145mm/s normal paper > 122mm/s normal paper
2 +V1R (145) 5-30 5 5 34 +V1SR (122) 5-30 5 5
B5R + V1 Duplex (Back) B5R +V1 Duplex (Back)
145mm/s normal paper > 122mm/s normal paper
3 +V2F (145) B5R +V2 single surface. 5-30 18 20 35 +V2SF (122) B5R +V2 single surface. 5-30 14 14
Duplex (Front) Duplex (Front)
145mm/s normal paper > 122mm/s normal paper
4 +V2R (145) 5-30 14 18 36 +V2SR (122) 5-30 12 12
B5R +V2 Duplex (Back) B5R +V2 Duplex (Back)
145mm/s normal paper +V1 THICK 122mm/s thick paper > LTR
37 5-30 5 5
5 +V1SF (145) B5R +V1 single surface. 5-30 5 5 (122) +V1
Duplex (Front) +V2 THICK 122mm/s thick paper > LTR
38 5-30 10 10
145mm/s normal paper (122) +V2
6 +V1SR (145) 5-30 5 5 +V1 THICK S 122mm/s thick paper LTR
B5R +V1 Duplex (Back) 39 5-30 5 5
145mm/s normal paper (122) +V1
7 +V2SF (145) B5R +V2 single surface. 5-30 22 22 +V2 THICK S 122mm/s thick paper LTR
40 5-30 12 12
Duplex (Front) (122) +V2
145mm/s normal paper 122mm/s thin paper > LTR
8 +V2SR (145) 5-30 18 18 41 +V1 THIN (122) 5-30 5 5
B5R +V2 Duplex (Back) +V1
145mm/s thick paper > LTR 122mm/s thin paper > LTR
9 +V1 THICK (145) 5-30 5 5 42 +V2 THIN (122) 5-30 12 12
+V1 +V2
145mm/s thick paper > LTR 122mm/s thin paper LTR
10 +V2 THICK (145) 5-30 14 14 43 +V1 THIN S (122) 5-30 5 5
+V2 +V1
+V1 THICK S 145mm/s thick paper LTR 122mm/s thin paper LTR
11 5-30 5 5 44 +V2 THIN S (122) 5-30 12 12
(145) +V1 +V2

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 Setting Default
Item Content
range *1 *2
46
122mm/s label paper > LTR
45 +V1 LABEL (122) 5-30 5 5 46-2
+V1
122mm/s label paper > LTR Purpose Adjustment
46 +V2 LABEL (122) 5-30 12 12
+V2 Function
+V1 LABEL S 122mm/s label paper LTR Used to set the exposure level in each exposure mode.
47 5-30 5 5 (Purpose)
(122) +V1 Item Picture quality Density
+V2 LABEL S 122mm/s label paper LTR
48 5-30 12 12 Operation/procedure
(122) +V2
1. Touch the item to be adjusted. (Automatic adjustment)
49 +V1 OHP (122) 122mm/s OHP > LTR +V1 5-30 5 5
The currently set value is highlighted beside the adjustment item.
50 +V2 OHP (122) 122mm/s OHP > LTR +V2 5-30 8 8
51 +V1 OHP S (122) 122mm/s OHP LTR +V1 5-30 5 5 2. Press the [START] key.
The display is shifted to the copy menu.
52 +V2 OHP S (122) 122mm/s OHP LTR +V2 5-30 12 12
+V1 POSTCARD 122mm/s postcard/envelope 3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
53 5-30 5 5 Use the 10-key to set the exposure level.
(122) > 100mm +V1
+V2 POSTCARD 122mm/s postcard/envelope 4. Press the [START] key.
54 5-30 16 16 Copying is started.
(122) > 100mm +V2
+V1 POSTCARD 122mm/s postcard/envelope (Exposure mode)
55 5-30 5 5
S (122) 100mm +V1 Setting Defaul
Item Content
+V2 POSTCARD 122mm/s postcard/envelope range t
56 5-30 16 16
S (122) 100mm +V2 1 AE AE
2 TEXT Character Level 3.0
SIMULATION 44-34
3 TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo Level 3.0
4 PHOTO Photo Level 3.0
1-99 50
5 AE(TS) AE (TS)
6 TEXT(TS) Character (TS) Level 3.0
TEXT/
7 Character/Photo (TS) Level 3.0
PHOTO(TS)
* Except for AE and AE (TS), only Level 3 can be set.
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display returns to the initial
menu but the machine is not reset.

SIMULATION 46-2
44-40
Purpose Setting
Used to set the time from the start of the main motor
Function
rotation (Ready) to the start of toner supply in previous
(Purpose)
rotation after turning on the power.
Operation/procedure
Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
Set the toner supply previous rotation time.
Setting range 1-99 (sec)
46-9
Default 4 (sec)
Purpose Adjustment
Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
Function
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Purpose)
(Text).
Item Picture quality Density
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted.
2. Press the [START] key.
The display is shifted to the copy menu.
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
Use the 10-key to set the exposure level.
4. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
(Exposure mode (Text))
Setting
Item Content Default
range
Character level 1.0 (shift
1 1.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 22
qty)
2 1.0 (GAMMA) Character level 1.0 (slant) 1-99 44

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 Setting Setting
Item Content Default Item Content Default
range range
Character level 2.0 (shift Character/Photo level 1.0
3 2.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 36 2 1.0 (GAMMA) 1-99 37
qty) (slant)
4 2.0 (GAMMA) Character level 2.0 (slant) 1-99 47 Character/Photo level 2.0
Character level 3.0 (shift 3 2.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 40
5 3.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 50 (shift qty)
qty)
Character/Photo level 2.0
6 3.0 (GAMMA) Character level 3.0 (slant) 1-99 50 4 2.0 (GAMMA) 1-99 43
(slant)
Character level 4.0 (shift
7 4.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 61 Character/Photo level 3.0
qty) 5 3.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 50
(shift qty)
8 4.0 (GAMMA) Character level 4.0 (slant) 1-99 55
Character/Photo level 3.0
Character level 5.0 (shift 6 3.0 (GAMMA) 1-99 50
9 5.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 72 (slant)
qty)
10 5.0 (GAMMA) Character level 5.0 (slant) 1-99 60 Character/Photo level 4.0
7 4.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 57
TS 1.0 Character (TS) level 1.0 (shift qty)
11 1-99 22 Character/Photo level 4.0
(SHIFT) (shift qty) 8 4.0 (GAMMA) 1-99 61
1TS 1.0 Character (TS) level 1.0 (slant)
12 1-99 44 Character/Photo level 5.0
(GAMMA) (slant)
9 5.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 64
TS 2.0 Character (TS) level 2.0 (shift qty)
13 1-99 36
(SHIFT) (shift qty) Character/Photo level 5.0
10 5.0 (GAMMA) 1-99 66
TS 2.0 Character (TS) level 2.0 (slant)
14 1-99 47
(GAMMA) (slant) TS 1.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 1.0
11 1-99 30
TS 3.0 Character (TS) level 3.0 (SHIFT) (shift qty)
15 1-99 50
(SHIFT) (shift qty) TS 1.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 1.0
TS 3.0 Character (TS) level 3.0 12 1-99 37
16 1-99 50 (GAMMA) (slant)
(GAMMA) (slant) TS 2.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 2.0
TS 4.0 Character (TS) level 4.0 13 1-99 40
17 1-99 61 (SHIFT) (shift qty)
(SHIFT) (shift qty) TS 2.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 2.0
TS 4.0 Character (TS) level 4.0 14 1-99 43
18 1-99 55 (GAMMA) (slant)
(GAMMA) (slant)
TS 3.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 3.0
TS 5.0 Character (TS) level 5.0 15 1-99 50
19 1-99 72 (SHIFT) (shift qty)
(SHIFT) (shift qty)
TS 3.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 3.0
TS 5.0 Character (TS) level 5.0 16 1-99 50
20 1-99 60 (GAMMA) (slant)
(GAMMA) (slant)
TS 4.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 4.0
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display returns to the initial 17 1-99 57
(SHIFT) (shift qty)
menu but the machine is not reset.
TS 4.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 4.0
18 1-99 61
(GAMMA) (slant)
TS 5.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 5.0
19 1-99 64
(SHIFT) (shift qty)
TS 5.0 Character/Photo (TS) level 5.0
20 1-99 66
(GAMMA) (slant)
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display returns to the initial
menu but the machine is not reset.

46-10
Purpose Adjustment
Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
Function
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Purpose)
(Text/Photo).
Item Picture quality
Operation/procedure 46-11
1. Touch the item to be adjusted. Purpose Adjustment
The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted. Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
Function
2. Press the [START] key. value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Purpose)
The display is shifted to the copy menu. (Photo).
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density. Item Picture quality Density
Use the 10-key to set the exposure level. Operation/procedure
4. Press the [START] key. 1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
Copying is started. The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted.
(Exposure mode (Text/Photo)) 2. Press the [START] key.
Setting The display is shifted to the copy menu.
Item Content Default
range 3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
Character/Photo level 1.0 Use the 10-key to set the exposure level.
1 1.0 (SHIFT) 1-99 30
(shift qty)

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4. Press the [START] key. 46-13
Copying is started.
Purpose Adjustment
(Exposure mode (Photo))
Function FAX exposure level adjustment
Setting
Item Content Default (Purpose) (Normal mode individual adjustment)
range
Section FAX
1 1.0(SHIFT) Photo level 1.0 (shift qty) 32
2 1.0(GAMMA) Photo level 1.0 (slant) 50 Item Image quality
3 2.0(SHIFT) Photo level 2.0 (shift qty) 41 Operation/procedure
4 2.0(GAMMA) Photo level 2.0 (slant) 50 1. Select 1: COPY START.
5 3.0(SHIFT) Photo level 3.0 (shift qty) 50 The currently set value is displayed beside the item.
1-99
6 3.0(GAMMA) Photo level 3.0 (slant) 50
2. Enter the set value of the exposure level with the 10-key, and
7 4.0(SHIFT) Photo level 4.0 (shift qty) 56
press the [#/P] key.
8 4.0(GAMMA) Photo level 4.0 (slant) 61
9 5.0(SHIFT) Photo level 5.0 (shift qty) 62 3. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started and the set value is stored.
10 5.0(GAMMA) Photo level 5.0 (slant) 66
Normal display NOW PRINTING
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display returns to the initial
DOOR OPEN
menu but the machine is not reset.
Error display JAM
PAPER EMPTY
There is no tray selection operation.
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected.
Item Content Setting range Default
1 COPY START Copy start
2 EXP.LEVEL Exposure level selection
3 AE Normal text AE 0-99 50
4 MANUAL Normal text MANUAL
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

46-12
Purpose Adjustment
Function FAX exposure level adjustment 1
(Purpose) (1 mode automatic adjustment)
Section FAX
Item Image quality
Operation/procedure
46-14
1. Select 1: COPY START.
The currently set value is displayed beside the item. Purpose Adjustment
2. Enter the set value of the exposure level with the 10-key, and Function FAX exposure level adjustment
press the [#/P] key. (Purpose) (Fine text mode individual adjustment)
3. Press the [START] key. Section FAX
Copying is started and the set value is stored. Item Image quality
Normal display NOW PRINTING Operation/procedure
DOOR OPEN 1. Select 1: COPY START.
Error display JAM The currently set value is displayed beside the item.
PAPER EMPTY
2. Enter the set value of the exposure level with the 10-key, and
There is no tray selection operation. press the [#/P] key.
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected. 3. Press the [START] key.
Item Setting range Default Copying is started and the set value is stored.
1 COPY START Normal display NOW PRINTING
2 FAX EXP.LEVEL 0-99 50 DOOR OPEN
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Error display JAM
PAPER EMPTY
There is no tray selection operation.
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected.
1 Item Content
Setting
Default
range
50 1 COPY START Copy start
Exposure level
2 EXP.LEVEL
selection
3 AE (PHOTO ON) Fine text AE (Half tone)
4 AE (PHOTO OFF) Fine text AE
0-99 50
MANUAL Fine text MANUAL
5
(PHOTO ON) (Half tone)
MANUAL
6 Fine text MANUAL
(PHOTO OFF)

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Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. 3. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started and the set value is stored.

Normal display NOW PRINTING

DOOR OPEN
1 Error display JAM
PAPER EMPTY
There is no tray selection operation.
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected.
Setting
Item Content Default
range
46-15 1 COPY START Copy start
2 EXP.LEVEL Exposure level selection
Purpose Adjustment 3 AE (PHOTO ON) Ultra Fine AE (Half tone)
Function FAX exposure level adjustment 4 AE (PHOTO OFF) Ultra Fine AE
(Purpose) (Super Fine mode individual adjustment) MANUAL Ultra Fine MANUAL 0-99 50
5
Section FAX (PHOTO ON) (Half tone)
Item Image quality MANUAL
6 Ultra Fine MANUAL
(PHOTO OFF)
Operation/procedure
1. Select 1: COPY START. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
The currently set value is displayed beside the item.
2. Enter the set value of the exposure level with the 10-key, and
press the [#/P] key.
3. Press the [START] key. 1
Copying is started and the set value is stored. 50
Normal display NOW PRINTING 50
DOOR OPEN 50
Error display JAM 50
PAPER EMPTY
There is no tray selection operation. 46-18
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected.
Purpose Adjustment
Setting Function
Item Content Default Used to adjust inclination for each exposure mode.
range (Purpose)
1 COPY START Copy start Item Picture quality
2 EXP.LEVEL Exposure level selection
Operation/procedure
Super Fine AE
3 AE (PHOTO ON) 1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
(Half tone)
4 AE (PHOTO OFF) Super Fine AE The adjustment item and the current set value are highlighted.
0-99 50 2. Press the [START] key.
MANUAL Super Fine MANUAL
5 The display is shifted to the copy menu.
(PHOTO ON) (Half tone)
MANUAL 3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
6 Super Fine MANUAL Set the exposure level with the 10-key.
(PHOTO OFF)
4. Press the [START] key.
Note:Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Copying is started.
(Auto adjustment)
Setting
Item Content Default
3
1 range
1 AE AE
50 2 TEXT Character Level 3.0
50 3 TEXT/PHOTO Character/Photo Level 3.0
50 4 PHOTO Photo Level 3.0
1-99 50
50 5 AE(TS) AE(TS)
6 TEXT(TS) Character (TS) Level 3.0
Character/Photo
7 TEXT/PHOTO(TS) Level 3.0
46-16 (TS)

Purpose Adjustment Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display returns to the initial
Function FAX exposure level adjustment menu but the machine is not reset.
(Purpose) (Ultra Fine mode individual adjustment)
SIMULATION 46-18
Section FAX
Item Image quality
Operation/procedure
1. Select 1: COPY START.
The currently set value is displayed beside the item.
2. Enter the set value of the exposure level with the 10-key, and
press the [#/P] key.

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46-19 46-30
Purpose Adjustment Purpose Setting
Function Function Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE
Used to set the control method of the exposure mode.
(Purpose) (Purpose) (Toner save).
Item Picture quality Operation/procedure
Operation/procedure 1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
1. Touch the item to be adjusted. The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted.
The currently set value is highlighted beside the adjustment item. 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
2. Press the [START] key. If SIM 26-6 (Destination setup) and SIM46-19 (Auto exposure mode)
The display is shifted to the adjustment value entry menu. are changed, this setup is also changed to the default value accord-
3. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. ingly.
When the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key is pressed, the display returns to Item Setting range Default
the original state (adjustment item selection menu). 1 AE
0-31 0
Item Content Default 2 AE(TS)
AE MODE Auto exposure mode*
1 (1:EXPOSURE (1: Priority on Image quality, 2
2:TONER) 2: Priority on toner consumption)
AE STOP(COPY) Auto exposure STOP mode
2 (0:FIXED (COPY) 0
1:REAL TIME) (0: Fixed, 1: Real-time)
AE STOP(FAX)
Auto exposure STOP mode (FAX)
3 (0:FIXED 0
(0: Fixed, 1: Real-time)
1:REAL TIME)
AE STOP(SCAN) Auto exposure STOP mode
4 (0:FIXED (SCANNER) 0
1:REAL TIME) (0: Fixed, 1: Real-time)
* Auto exposure mode
When SIM 26-6 (Destination setup) is changed from EX Japan to 46-31
Japan, the setup value becomes 1 (Default: Japan). If, on the con- Purpose Setting
trary, it is changed from Japan to EX Japan, the set value becomes
Function Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE
2 (Default: EX Japan)
(Purpose) (Toner save).
If the auto exposure mode setup value is changed, the setup value
of SIM 46-30 (AE limit setup) is reset to the default value. Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted.
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
Item Setting range Default
1 AE
2 TEXT
0-2 1
3 TEXT/PHOTO
4 PHOTO
46-20
Purpose Adjustment SIMULATION 46-31
Function Used to set the exposure correction value of SPF/

(Purpose) RSPF for OC exposure.

Item Picture quality

Operation/procedure

1. Touch the item to be adjusted.

The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted.

2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.

Item Content Setting range Default

1 SPF EXPOSURE SPF
1-99 53
2 RSPF EXPOSURE RSPF 46-39
Purpose Setting
Function
Used to switch the FAX send image quality.
(Purpose)
Enter the set value with the 10-key.
Item Content Setting range Default
Original with pencil lines
0 HAIRLINE
and thin lines 0-1 0
1 PRINTER Printed original

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 4. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
Setting
Item Content Default
range
Main scanning magnification
1 F-R
ratio adjustment
Sub scanning magnification
2 SCAN
ratio adjustment
1-99 50
RSPF surface sub scan
3 SPF (SIDE1)
48 magnification ratio
RSPF back surface sub scan
4 SPF (SIDE2)
magnification ratio
48-1
Purpose Adjustment
Function Used to adjust the copy mode magnification ratio
(Purpose) (main scanning direction, sub scanning direction).
Section Image processing
Item Picture quality
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be set.
The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
2. Press the [START] key.
The display is shifted to the copy menu.
48-3
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density, and enter the
adjustment value with the 10-key. Purpose Adjustment
4. Press the [START] key. Function Used to adjust the print mode magnification ratio
Copying is started. (Purpose) correction.
Setting Section Image processing
Item Content Default Item Picture quality
range
Main scanning magnification Operation/procedure
1 F-R 50
ratio adjustment 1. The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted.
Sub scanning magnification
2 SCAN 60 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key.
ratio adjustment
Changes magnification ratio by changing speed of main motor.
RSPF surface sub scan
3 SPF (SIDE1) 1-99 The change of the paper transfer speed is 0.1% when changing value
magnification ratio
RSPF back surface sub scan is 1.
4 SPF (SIDE2) 50 Setting
magnification ratio Item Content Default
DUPLEX sub scanning range
5 DUPLEX 1 145mm/s Main motor speed (145mm/s)
magnification ratio adjustment 45-55 50
2 122mm/s Main motor speed (122mm/s)
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display is shifted to the ini-
tial menu, but the machine is not reset.
SIMULATION 48-3

48-8
Purpose Adjustment
48-2 Function
FAX magnification adjustment (read)
Purpose Adjustment (Purpose)
Function Used to adjust the scanner mode magnification ratio Section FAX
(Purpose) (main/sub scanning direction). Related soft SW SW112-1 to 8, SW113-1 to 8
Section Image processing Operation/procedure
Item Picture quality 1. Select 1: COPY START.
Operation/procedure The currently set value is highlighted beside the item.
1. Touch the item to be set. 2. Enter the set value of magnification with the 10-key, and press the
The item and the currently set value are highlighted. [#/P] key.
2. Press the [START] key. 3. Press the [START] key.
The display is shifted to the copy menu. Copying is started and the set value is stored.
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density, and enter the Normal display NOW PRINTING
adjustment value with the 10-key. DOOR OPEN
Error display JAM
PAPER EMPTY

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There is no operation of tray selection. Setting
Item Content Default
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected. range
Even when the SPF/RSPF is selected, if there is no original on the Print magnification ratio
SPF/RSPF, the OC is scanned. 3 Vertical adjustment (Vertical, parallel to 1-255 128
Even when the OC is selected, if there is any original on the SPF/ paper passing)
RSPF, the SPF/RSPF is scanned. (Setting 2) Print magnification ratio
Horizontal adjustment on the back surface
4 1-255 128
(DUPLEX) (Horizontal, vertical to paper
Setting
Item Content Default passing)
range
Print magnification ratio
1 COPY START Copy start
Vertical adjustment on the back surface
SCAN SELECT Scan selection 5 1-255 128
2 1-255* 128 (DUPLEX) (Vertical, parallel to paper
(OC/SPF/RSPF) (OC/ SPF/RSPF)
passing)
SCAN Main scanning
3 OC(MAIN) magnification ratio 1-255* 128 Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
adjustment (OC)
SCAN Sub scanning
4 OC(SUB) magnification ratio 1-255* 128
adjustment (OC) 128
2
SCAN Main scanning 128
5 SPF(MAIN) magnification ratio 1-255* 128 128
adjustment (SPF) 128
SCAN Sub scanning
6 SPF(SUB) magnification ratio 1-255* 128
adjustment (SPF)
SCAN Main scanning
7 RSPF(MAIN) magnification ratio 1-255* 128 50
adjustment (RSPF)
SCAN Sub scanning
8 RSPF(SUB) magnification ratio 1-255* 128 50-1
adjustment (RSPF) Purpose Adjustment
* The adjustment can be made in the range of 12.7% - +12.7% by Function
Used to adjust the copy lead edge position.
the increment of 0.1%. (Purpose)
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Item Picture quality Image position
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
1
2
2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [P] key.,
128
128
The display goes to the copy menu.
128 When the [START] key is pressed, the display goes to the copying
128 state and print is started.
128 (When the [P] key is pressed: Copy menu)
128
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
Enter the exposure level with the 10-key.
48-9 4. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
Purpose Adjustment
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display is shifted to the ini-
Function (Purpose) FAX magnification adjustment (print) tial menu, but the machine is not reset.
Section FAX
(Adjustment procedure)
Operation/procedure 1. Note down the adjustment value of SIM 50-5 (Items 1, 2, 3, 4), and
1. Select 1: COPY START. change the value to 99.
The currently set value is displayed beside the item. 2. Set SIM 50-1 (Items 2, 3, 4, 5) to 1. (By setting to 1, there is no void.)
2. Press the [START] key. 3. Place a chart with a clear lead edge (or a ruler) on the OC docu-
Copying is started and the set value is stored. ment table.
Normal display NOW PRINTING 4. Use SIM 50-1 (Item 1) to execute test print. Check the print out and
DOOR OPEN adjust so that the lead edge image is printed. (1 - 99: About
Error display JAM 0.127mm/Step)
PAPER EMPTY 5. Reset the adjustment values of SIM 50-5 (Items 1, 2, 3, 4) to the
original values, and execute test print. Check the print out and
There is no operation of tray selection.
adjust so that the lead edge image is printed on the lead edge of
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected. paper. (1 - 99: About 0.127mm/Step).
When two pages are scanned, duplex printing is made. 6. Adjust SIM 50-1 (Items 2, 3, 4, 5) so that the lead edge void on the
Setting print out is the specified value. (1 - 99: About 0.127mm/Step)
Item Content Default
range 7. Similar to procedure 6, adjust SIM 50-1 (Item 6, 7) so that the rear
1 COPY START Copy start 1-255 128 edge void is the specified value. (1 - 99: About 0.127mm/Step)
Print magnification ratio 8. Similar to procedure 6, adjust SIM 50-1 (Item 8, 9) so that the left
2 Horizontal adjustment (Horizontal, vertical 1-255 128 edge void is the specified value. (1 - 99: About 0.127mm/Step)
to paper passing)

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9. Make an enlargement copy (400%), and check that there is no
shade of the cabinet printed at the lead edge.
10. If there is a shade printed at the lead edge in procedure 9, adjust
SIM 50-1 (Item 10). (1 - 5: About 0.677mm)
* If there is no problem, set to 2.

Setting
Item Content Default
range
Original scan start position
adjustment
1 RRC-A 1-99 43
Lead edge position
adjustment value (OC)
50-6
Lead edge cancel
2 DEN-A 1-99 18
adjustment (Main cassette) Purpose Adjustment
Lead edge cancel Function Used to adjust the print image position (top margin) on
3 DEN-A-MANUAL adjustment (Manual feed 1-99 18 (Purpose) print paper in the copy mode. (SPF/RSPF)
cassette) Item Picture quality Image position
Lead edge cancel
4 DEN-A -OPTION 1-99 18 Operation/procedure
adjustment (Option cassette)
Lead edge cancel 1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
5 DEN-A -DUPLEX adjustment (back of the 1-99 18 The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
machine) 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [P] key.,
6 DEN-B Rear edge void adjustment 1-99 30 The display goes to the copy menu.
Rear edge void adjustment When the [START] key is pressed, the display goes to the copying
7 DEN-B-DUP 1-99 50 state and print is started.
(Duplex)
Left edge void adjustment (When the [P] key is pressed: Copy menu)
8 SIDE VOID 1-99 18
(First print surface) 3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
Left edge void adjustment Enter the exposure level with the 10-key.
9 SIDE VOID-DUP 1-99 18
(Duplex) 4. Press the [START] key.
Image loss amount Copying is started.
10 LOSS(OC) adjustment (Lead edge 1-5 3
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display is shifted to the ini-
image loss set value) (OC)
tial menu, but the machine is not reset.

Setting
Item Content Default
range
Surface original scan start
1 SIDE1 1-99 50
position adjustment
Back original scan start
2 SIDE2 1-99 50
position set
Rear edge void adjustment
3 END EDGE 1-99 50
(RSPF)
Surface image loss quantity
4 LOSS(SIDE1) 1-5 3
set
5 LOSS(SIDE2) Back image loss quantity set 1-5 3
50-5 Surface rear edge image
6 REARLOS(SIDE1) 1-5 3
loss quantity set
Purpose Adjustment Back rear edge image loss
7 REARLOS(SIDE2) 1-5 3
Function Used to adjust the print image position (top margin) on quantity set
(Purpose) the print paper in the print mode.
Item Picture quality Print area
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [P] key.,
The display goes to the copy menu.
When the [START] key is pressed, the display goes to the copying
state and print is started.
(When the [P] key is pressed: Copy menu)
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
Enter the exposure level with the 10-key.
4. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display is shifted to the ini-
tial menu, but the machine is not reset.
Item Content Setting range Default
1 TRAY1 1st cassette 0-99
2 OPTION Option cassette
53
3 MANUAL Manual feed 1-99
4 DUPLEX Back print

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 50-8 When two pages are scanned, duplex print is made,
Setting
The adjustments on the machine side must have been normally Item Content Default
range
completed.
1 COPY START Copy start
Purpose Adjustment
Print lead edge void
Function (Purpose) FAX lead edge adjustment (read)
2 LEAD adjustment value 43-57 53
Section FAX
(Front surface)
Operation/procedure Print left edge void
1. Select 1: COPY START. 3 LEFT adjustment value 43-57 53
The currently set value is highlighted beside the item. (Front surface)
2. Enter the correction value with the 10-key, and press the [#/P] key. Print rear edge void
3. Press the [START] key. 4 REAR adjustment value 43-57 53
Copying is started. (Front surface)
Print lead edge void
Normal display NOW PRINTING LEAD
5 adjustment value 43-57 53
DOOR OPEN (DUPLEX)
(Back surface)
Error display JAM
Print left edge void
PAPER EMPTY
6 LEFT (DUPLEX) adjustment value 43-57 53
There is no tray selection operation. (Back surface)
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected. Print rear edge void
REAR
4. Select the scanning method. 7 adjustment value 43-57 53
(DUPLEX)
Even when the SPF/RSPF is selected, if there is no original on the (Back surface)
SPF/RSPF, the OC is scanned. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Even when the OC is selected, if there is any original on the SPF/
RSPF, the SPF/RSPF is scanned. (Setting 2)
Setting
Item Content Default
range
1 COPY START Copy start
SCAN
1
Scan selection (1: OC,
2 SELECT (OC/ 1-3 1
2: SPF, 3: RSPF back)
SPF/RSPF)
Scan lead edge position
3 LEAD adjustment value of the 43-57 50
selected method in 2.
Scan left edge position
4 LEFT adjustment value of the 43-57 50 50-10
selected method in 2.
Scan rear edge position Purpose Adjustment
5 REAR adjustment value of the 43-57 50 Used to adjust the print image center position.
Function
selected method in 2. (Adjustment can be made for each paper feed
(Purpose)
Scan right edge position section.)
6 RIGHT adjustment value of the 43-57 50 Section Image processing (ICU)
selected method in 2. Item Picture quality Image position
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
2 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [P] key.,
The display goes to the copy menu.
50 When the [START] key is pressed, the display goes to the copying
50
state and print is started.
50
(When the [P] key is pressed: Copy menu)
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
50-9 Enter the exposure level with the 10-key.
4. Press the [START] key.
Purpose Adjustment Copying is started.
Function (Purpose) FAX lead edge adjustment (print)
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display is shifted to the ini-
Section FAX tial menu, but the machine is not reset.
Operation/procedure Item Content Setting range Default
1. Select 1: COPY START. 1 BYPASS Manual paper feed
The currently set value is highlighted beside the item. 2 TRAY1 1st cassette
2. Press the [START] key. 3 TRAY2 2nd cassette
1-99 50
Copying is started. 4 TRAY3 3rd cassette
Normal display NOW PRINTING 5 TRAY4 4th cassette
DOOR OPEN 6 DUPLEX Back print
Error display JAM
PAPER EMPTY
There is no tray selection operation.
The optimum paper tray for the scanned size is selected.

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 51
51-1
Purpose Adjustment
Function
Used to adjust the OPC drum separation pawl ON time.
(Purpose)
Image process
Section
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
50-12
1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
Purpose Adjustment The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
Function Used to adjust the print image center position. 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key.
(Purpose) (Adjustment can be made for each document mode.) Item Setting range Default
Section Image processing 1 145mm/s
Item Picture quality Image position 1-99 50
2 122mm/s
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted. SIMULATION 51-1
The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the [P] key.,
The display goes to the copy menu.
When the [START] key is pressed, the display goes to the copying
state and print is started.
(When the [P] key is pressed: Copy menu)
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
Enter the exposure level with the 10-key.
4. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
51-2
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display is shifted to the ini-
tial menu, but the machine is not reset. Purpose Adjustment
Item Content Setting range Default Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper onto the
1 OC OC document scan resist roller in each section (copier paper feed section,
Function duplex paper feed section, RSPF paper feed section).
RSPF document front
2 SPF(SIDE1) (Purpose) (When the print image position varies greatly for the
surface scan 1-99 50
paper or when a lot of paper jam troubles occur, the
RSPF document back
3 SPF(SIDE2) adjustment is required.)
surface scan
Section Paper transport (Discharge/Switchback/Transport)
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
2. Press the [START] key.
The display is shifted to the copy menu.
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key.
4. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display is shifted to the ini-
tial menu, but the machine is not reset.
Item Content Setting range Default
1 BYPASS Manual feed 1-99 50
2 TRAY1 1st cassette 1-99 50
3 TRAY2 2nd cassette 1-99 50
4 TRAY3 3rd cassette 1-99 50
5 TRAY4 4th cassette 1-99 50
6 DUPLEX Back print 1-99 70
7 SPF(SIDE1) RSPF front surface 1-99 50
8 SPF(SIDE2) RSPF back surface 1-99 50

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 53
53-6
Purpose Adjustment
Used to adjust the detection level of the RSPF width.
The adjustment method is the 4-point system. Set the
Function
guide to Max. (A3/WLetter) position, A4R/Letter R
(Purpose)
position, A5R/Invoice R position, and Min. position for
adjustment.
Section RSPF
51-8 Operation/Procedure
Purpose Setting (Max. position setting)
Function Used to set the OPC drum separation pawl operation 1. Set the guide to the maximum position, and press the [START]
(Purpose) inhibit. (ON/OFF) key.
Image process Set WLetter and fit the guide, and press the [START] key.
Section
(Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/Cleaning) 2. Set A4R/Letter R and fit the guide, and press the [START] key.
Item Operation 3. Set A5R/Invoice R and fit the guide, and press the [START] key.
Operation/procedure 4. Set the guide to the minimum position, and press the [START] key.
Select the set value with the 10-key. 5. Set the paper recognition width (+), and press the [START] key.
Item Content Setting range Default 6. Set the paper recognition width (),and press the [START] key.
0 ON Enable If FAILED is displayed in the above procedure 1, 2, 3, or 4, repeat the
0-1 0
1 OFF Disable adjustment.
(Middle position L/S setting)
If the middle position adjustment is not required, press the [START]
key without changing the guide position.
Middle position YES MID-L ADJ.ON
adjustment L NO MID-L ADJ.OFF
Middle position YES MID-S ADJ.ON
adjustment S NO MID-S ADJ.OFF
51-9 AB series Inch series

Purpose Setting
Function Used to adjust the OPC drum separation voltage ON/
(Purpose) OFF timing.
Section Process (OPC drum, developing, transfer, cleaning)
Item Operation
Operation/Procedure
1. Touch the item to be adjusted. 53-7
The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
Purpose Adjustment
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key.
Function Used to enter the RSPF width detection adjustment
Setting (Purpose) value.
Item Content Default
range Section RSPF
Separation voltage ON timing
* Transfer V2ON reference Operation/Procedure
1 SHV ON 25-90 50
(Synchronized with the 1. Touch the item to be adjusted.
adjustment value of 50.) The item and the currently set value are highlighted.
Separation voltage OFF timing 2. Enter the RSPF original tray size adjustment value (specified on
* Transfer V2OFF reference the back of the RSPF) with the 10-key.
2 SHV OFF 50-90 75
(Synchronized with the Item Content Setting range Default
adjustment value of 50.)
1 MAX POSITION Max. width
2 POSITION 1 Adjustment point 1
0-999 0
3 POSITION 2 Adjustment point 2
4 MIN POSITION Min. width

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 61
61-1
Purpose Operation test/check
Used to check the LSU (polygon motor) operation.
Function
Check speed can select 145mm/s or 122mm/s
(Purpose)
individually.
Section LSU
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
Press the [START] key, and the LSU test is performed.
53-8
Used to set the LSU to ON state and check that the sync signal
Purpose Adjustment (HSYNC/) is outputted or not.
Used to adjust the RSPF scan position of the mirror After operation for 30 sec, the result is displayed. (Interruption cannot
unit automatically. For the RSPF scan position be made for 5 sec after starting the operation.)
automatic adjustment, the mirror unit is shifted to
11mm before the RSPF glass cover edge, and is SIMULATION 61-1
Function operated automatically to scan images by the unit of 1
(Purpose) step, detecting the position up to the glass cover
automatically.
(Adjustment value)
Default: 50, Adjustment range: 1 - 99
Adjustment unit: 1 = about 0.127mm
Operation/Procedure 63
With the RSPF or the OC cover open, put a black background chart on
the OC glass (the RSPF glass surface is included for the RSPF stan- 63-1
dard model), and press the [START] key.
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
If the adjustment is executed normally, the adjustment value is dis- Purpose
(display/print)
played and saved in the EEPROM. If an error occurs, ERR is dis-
Function Used to check the result of shading correction.
played and the value is not saved in the EEPROM.
(Purpose) (The shading correction data are displayed.)
If the adjustment is not performed because of abnormality, --- is dis-
Section Scanner (Exposure)
played.
Item Operation
During execution of the adjustment, the operation cannot be inter-
rupted. Operation/procedure
Pressing the [START] key performs shading, and displays the result
(center pixel).

63-7
55 Purpose Adjustment
Used to adjust the RSPF white correction start pixel
55-1 Function position automatically.
(Purpose) This adjustment is performed after the lens unit is
Purpose Setting replaced.
Function Section Scanner
Used to set the soft switch.
(Purpose) Item Operation
Section Operation Operation/procedure
Operation/Procedure Lift the RSPF unit to the fully open position, and press the [START]
key.
Used to enter the number of SW to be changed.
[ ] indicates the order number of the pixel of the white sheet for RSPF
The bit to be changed is specified by 10-key. (The current value is exposure correction in the RSPF position.
highlighted.) If the adjustment is normally completed, COMPLETE is displayed
When [START] key is pressed, the entered value is set. and data are written into the EEPROM.
In case of an abnormality, ERROR is displayed and no data is written
SIMULATION 55-1 into the EEPROM.
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If the simulation is executed with the RSPF unit closed, an error will
result.

65-2
Adjustment/Setting/Operation data output check
64 Purpose
(Display, Print)
Function Used to check the touch panel (LCD display section)
64-1 (Purpose) detection position adjustment result.
Section Operation (Display, Operation)
Purpose Operation test/check
Function Used to check the operation of the printer function Operation/Procedure
(Purpose) (auto print operation). Check the touch panel coordinates.
Section Printer Press the keys displayed on the LCD sequentially.
Item Operation When the touch panel is pressed, the X-coordinate and the Y-coordi-
Operation/procedure nate (dot conversion values) are displayed.
1. Select the print item with the 10-key.
2. Press the [START] key.
The display is shifted to the copy menu.
3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density.
4. Press the [START] key.
Copying is started.
During execution of the print test, the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key and
the [INTERRUPTION] key are invalid. 65-5
Setting
Item Content Default Adjustment/Setting/Operation data output check
range Purpose
(Display, Print)
Self print is made in 2 by 4 mode
Function
(printing 2 lines and not printing Used to check the key inputs of the operation panel.
(Purpose)
4 lines). Since scanning is not
2 BY 4 Section Operation (screen/operation)
1 performed, when the original is
MODE
set on the RSPF, this cannot be Operation/procedure
performed. 1-2 1 Check the key input of the operation panel.
* Duplex print cannot be made. Press the keys displayed on the LCD sequentially.
Lattice print (1cm, 1dot width After completion of all key entries, COMPLETE is displayed.
LATTICE WLT, A3 print (A3 main scan,
2
PRINT WLT sub scan)) is performed.
* Duplex print can be made.
* If the IMC board is not installed, the key inputs cannot be made.

66
66-1
65 Purpose Setting
Function
Used to change and check the FAX-related soft SW.
65-1 (Purpose)
Section FAX
Purpose Adjustment
Function Used to adjust the touch panel (LCD display section) Operation/procedure
(Purpose) detection position. 1. Enter the soft SW number to be selected with the 10-key.
Section Operation (Display, Operation) 2. Check and change the setting content of the selected soft SW.
Operation/Procedure 3. Press the [START] key to save the set content.
Press the keys displayed on the LCD sequentially. The FAX-related soft SW is displayed on the LCD, and changing can
be made by monitoring it.
Adjust the touch panel coordinates.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
When the point of + on the LCD is pressed, it turns gray. Press all the
four points of +.

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 66-3
Purpose Operation test/check
Function (Purpose) FAX PWB memory check
1 Section FAX
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
Press the [START] key.
66-2
Read/write can be checked for FAX PWB memory.
Purpose Adjustment The check result is displayed separately for each memory.
Function Used to clear the FAX-related soft SW. 1. Memory to be checked
(Purpose) (Except for the FAX adjustment values)
DRAM
Section FAX
SRAM
Operation/procedure
Program area SUM check only
1. Enter the country code with the 10-key, and press the [START] Flash ROM
Memory area
key.
The memory size follows the
2. When 1: (YES) is selected, the soft SW corresponding to the Option memory
automatically detected value.
country code is cleared. When 2: (NO) is selected, the simulation
is canceled. PAGE
MODEM
Country code
Japan : 00000000 2. Detailed procedure
U.S.A. : 10110101 55H is written to all the addresses of each memory, and the
Australia : 00001001 1 address data are read in sequence to check that they were
U.K. : 10110100 properly written.
AAH is written to all the addresses of each memory, and the
France : 00111101
2 address data are read in sequence to check that they were
Germany : 00000100
properly written.
Sweden : 10100101 00H is written to all the addresses of each memory, and the
New Zealand : 01111110 3 address data are read in sequence to check that they were
China : 00100110 properly written.
Singapore : 10011100 Perform checks 1 - 3 sequentially. If there is no abnormality, it is
4 OK. If there is any abnormality, NG is notified to the error
Taiwan : 11111110
address.
India : 01010011
The check result is saved. New result is overwrited with each
Malaysia : 01101100 5
check.
Hong Kong : 01010000
Interruption cannot be made during operation.
Middle east : 11111101
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
SouthAfrica : 10011111
Spain : 10100000
Portugal : 10001011
Russia : 10111000
Denmark : 00110001
1
Norway : 10000010
Switzerland : 10100110
Italy : 01011001
Belgium : 00001111
Luxembourg : 01101001 66-4
Netherlands : 01111011 Purpose Operation test/check
Finland : 00111100 Function
Signal send mode (Signal send level: Max.)
(Purpose)
The codes other than the above are accepted as Japan.
Section FAX
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
Select the signal number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
The signal is sent to the line and the machine speaker. (Sending the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 signal is continued until the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key is pressed.)
00001001 By entering the signal number and pressing the [START] key during
execution, the signal kind can be changed.
Send level
Item Send signal Selection
menu
1 NO SIGNAL Signal not sent None
2 33.6 V34
3 31.2 V34
4 28.8 V34

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 Send level 66-5
Item Send signal Selection
Purpose Operation test/check
menu
Function
5 26.4 V34 Signal send mode (Signal send level soft SW setting)
(Purpose)
6 24.0 V34
Section FAX
7 16.0 V34
Item Operation
8 19.2 V34
Operation/procedure
9 16.8 V34
10 14.4 V34 Select the signal number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
11 12.0 V34 By setting the signal number, signals are sent to the line and the
12 9.6 V34 machine speaker. (Sending signals is continued until interruption com-
13 7.2 V34 mand is made (by pressing [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.)
14 4.8 V34 By entering the signal number and pressing the [START] key during
execution, the signal kind can be changed.
15 2.4 V34
16 14.4 V33 Send level
17 12.0 V33 Signal number Send signal Selection
18 14.4 V17 menu
1 NO SIGNAL Signal not sent None
19 12.0 V17
20 9.6 V17 2 33.6 V34 33.6 V34
21 7.2 V17 3 31.2 V34 31.2 V34
4 28.8 V34 28.8 V34
22 9.6 V29
23 7.2 V29 5 26.4 V34 26.4 V34
24 4.8 V27t 6 24.0 V34 24.0 V34
7 16.0 V34 16.0 V34
25 2.4 V27t
26 0.3 FLG 7EH Flag signal Yes 8 19.2 V34 19.2 V34
27 CED2100 9 16.8 V34 16.8 V34
10 14.4 V34 14.4 V34
28 CNG1100
Tone signal Yes 11 12.0 V34 12.0 V34
29 0.3 V21
12 9.6 V34 9.6 V34
30 ANSam
13 7.2 V34 7.2 V34
Pseudo-ringer sound
31 RINGER None 14 4.8 V34 4.8 V34
([ON HOOK] key ON)
Voice message (no sound) 15 2.4 V34 2.4 V34
Under the state where the ring back 16 14.4 V33 14.4 V33
32 No MSG None 17 12.0 V33 12.0 V33
tone can be sent to the line, keep the
sound composition IC volume to 0. 18 14.4 V17 14.4 V17
Ring back tone (no sound) 19 12.0 V17 12.0 V17
Under the state where the ring back 20 9.6 V17 9.6 V17
33 No RBT None
tone can be sent to the line, keep the 21 7.2 V17 7.2 V17
G/A volume to 0. 22 9.6 V29 9.6 V29
Dial pulse (make) 23 7.2 V29 7.2 V29
Maintain the make state with keeping 1: 0dB 24 4.8 V27t 4.8 V27t
34 DP MAKE
the condition to be able to send to the 2: Soft SW 25 2.4 V27t 2.4 V27t
dial pulse line. 26 0.3 FLG 7EH Flag signal Yes
Dial pulse (break) 27 CED2100
Maintain the break state with keeping 1: 0dB 28 CNG1100
35 DP BRK Tone signal Yes
the condition to be able to send to the 2: Soft SW
29 0.3 V21
dial pulse line.
30 ANSam
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Pseudo-ringer sound
31 RINGER None
([ON HOOK] key ON)
Voice message (no sound)
Under the state where the ring back
32 No MSG None
tone can be sent to the line, keep the
1 sound composition IC volume to 0.
Ring back tone (no sound)
Under the state where the ring back
33 No RBT None
tone can be sent to the line, keep the
G/A volume to 0.
Dial pulse (make)
Maintain the make state with keeping 1: 0dB
34 DP MAKE
the condition to be able to send to the 2: Soft SW
dial pulse line.
Dial pulse (break)
Maintain the break state with keeping 1: 0dB
35 DP BRK
the condition to be able to send to the 2: Soft SW
dial pulse line.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

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 66-10
Purpose Adjustment/Setting/Check
Function (Purpose) Image data memory clear
1 Section FAX
Item Data Image data
Operation/procedure
Select 1: YES with the 10-key and press the [START] key. (When 2:
NO is selected, the simulation is canceled.)
Used to clear all image data (including confidential reception data)
stored in image memory of the FAX section.
The management table is also cleared (initialized) at the same time.
* lIf there is any print data, the power must be turned off after clearing.
66-6
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Purpose Data output, check
Function (Purpose) Printing the confidential password
Section FAX
Item Data Confidential/Pass code 1
Operation/procedure
Press the [START] key.
The confidential ID table (confidential BOX numbers, confidential BOX
names, and confidential password) is printed. 66-11
The confidential data of My company mode is printed separately. Purpose Operation test/check
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Function Used to send 300bps signals.
(Purpose) (Signal send level: Max.)
Section FAX
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
Select the signal number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
By setting the signal number, the specified signal is delivered to the
line at the speed of 300bps. (The signal is continuously sent until the
66-7 interruption command is provided by pressing the [CUSTOM SET-
TINGS] key.)
Purpose Data output, check
The signal send level can be selected from 0dB or the soft SW set value.
Function (Purpose) Print the screen memory contents
The signal send level is returned to the soft SW set value before exe-
Section FAX
cution of the mode after completion of the mode.
Item Data Image data
By entering the number and pressing the [START] key during execu-
Operation/procedure tion, the signal kind can be changed.
Press the [START] key. Item
Used to input all image data (including confidential reception data, 1 NO SIGNAL
remote send image, not-sent image) stored in image memory of the 2 11111
FAX section. 3 11110
4 00000
The output image is remained even after outputting.
5 010101
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. 6 00001
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

1 1

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66-12 66-14
Purpose Operation test/check Purpose Operation check/test
Function Used to send 300bps signals. Function
Used to perform the dial test. (10 PPS send test)
(Purpose) (Signal send level: Set by soft SW) (Purpose)
Section FAX Section FAX
Item Operation Item Operation
Operation/procedure Operation/Procedure
Select the signal number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. 1. Select the item with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
By setting the signal number, the specified signal is delivered to the 2. Set the make time with the 10-key.
line at the speed of 300bps. (The signal is continuously sent until the The dial is sent with the set value + 26ms.
interruption command is provided by pressing the [CUSTOM SET-
The sending dial cannot be interrupted.
TINGS] key.)
Item Content Setting range
The signal send level can be selected from 0dB or the soft SW set value.
0 EXECUTE Execution
The signal send level is returned to the soft SW set value before exe-
1 MAKE TIME Dial pulse make time setting 0-15
cution of the mode after completion of the mode.
By entering the number and pressing the [START] key during execu- Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
tion, the signal kind can be changed.
Item
1 NO SIGNAL
2 11111
1
3 11110
4 00000
5 010101
6 00001 66-15

Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Purpose Operation check/test
Function
Used to perform the dial test. (20 PPS send test)
(Purpose)
Section FAX
1 Item Operation
Operation/Procedure
1. Select the item with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
2. Set the make time with the 10-key.
The dial is sent with the set value + 26ms.
66-13 The sending dial cannot be interrupted.
Purpose Setting Item Content Setting range
Function (Purpose) Used to register the dial numbers. 0 EXECUTE Execution
Section FAX 1 MAKE TIME Dial pulse make time setting 0-15
Item Operation
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Operation/procedure
Enter the number with the 10-key, [*] key, and [#] key.
Press the [CLEAR] key to return to the initial state.
Press the [START] key to register the entered number.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
1

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66-16 66-19
Purpose Operation check/test Purpose Back up
Function Function
Used to perform the dial test. (DTFM signal send test) Used to write the SRAM data to the Flash ROM.
(Purpose) (Purpose)
Section FAX Section FAX
Item Operation Item Data
Operation/Procedure Operation/Procedure
1. Select the item with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Select 1: YES with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. The data
2. Enter the set value with the 10-key. are backed up. (When 2: NO is selected, the simulation is canceled.)
The sending dial cannot be interrupted. * The AR-FX5 data cannot be written into the AR-FX7. If it is exe-
cuted, data are initialized and deleted. In addition, the AR-FX7 data
Setting cannot be used in the AR-FX5.
Item Content
range Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
0 EXECUTE Execution
1 HIGH (SW) High group 0-15
2 HIGH-LOW (SW) High group, Low group 0-15
3. Select the soft SW reflection.
Item Content
1 NO STORE TO SW Not reflected.
2 STORE TO SW Reflected. (Shift SW value changed.) 66-20
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Purpose Back up
Function
Used to write the Flash ROM data to the SRAM.
(Purpose)
Section FAX
1 Item Data
Operation/Procedure
Select 1: YES with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. The Flash
66-17 ROM data are read out and written into the SRAM. (When 2: NO is
selected, the simulation is canceled.)
Purpose Operation check/test
* The AR-FX5 data cannot be written into the AR-FX7. If it is exe-
Function Used to check the DTFM signal send operation. cuted, data are initialized and deleted. In addition, the AR-FX7 data
(Purpose) (Signal send level: Max.)
cannot be used in the AR-FX5.
Section FAX
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
Enter the DTFM signal (1 digit (1 to 9, 0, *, #)) and press the [START] key.
When the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key is pressed during execution, the
simulation is terminated.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
66-21
Purpose Check
Function (Purpose) FAX information print
Section FAX
Item Data
Operation/procedure
66-18
1. Select the item to be printed.
Purpose Operation check/test
2. Press the [START] key.
Function Used to check the DTFM signal send operation.
The information of the selected item is printed.
(Purpose) (Signal send level: Set by soft SW.)
Section FAX Item Content
Item Operation 1 USER SW.LIST User setting list
2 SOFT SW.LIST Soft SW list
Operation/Procedure
System error list
Enter the DTFM signal (1 digit (1 to 9, 0, *, #)) and press the [START] key. 3 SYSTEM ERROR Used to print the system error log (error
When the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key is pressed during execution, the number and time).
simulation is terminated. Protocol error list
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Regardless of soft SW38-1 status, the
protocol monitor of the preceding
communication is printed. (Printing is
4 PROTOCOL
allowed at any time before starting the
next communication.) For this operation,
the protocol monitor of one
communication is always buffered.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

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Notification contents
Item
Signal low Signal high
RHS ON OFF
EXHS ON OFF
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

3 66-22
Purpose Setting
Function
Handset sound volume adjustment (Japan only)
(Purpose)
66-31
Section FAX
Item Operation Purpose Setting
Function (Purpose) Used to set the TEL/LIU.
Operation/procedure
Section FAX
1. Select the sound volume to be set.
Item Operation
(MAX: Large, MIDDLE: Medium, MIN: Small)
2. Press [START] key. Operation/Procedure
Selection of 1, 2, and 3 can be made even during execution of the sim- 1. Enter the set value. (Valid only 0 to 8)
ulation. 2. The entered bit is alternatively switched between 0 and 1 and
A sound is generated during execution of the simulation. the target signal name is highlighted.
Note: Execution is possible only when FAX is installed. 3. Press the [START] key to send the signal.
When the [CUSTUM SETTINGS] key is pressed, the output is terminated.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

1 2 3 4 5
00001

66-24
Purpose Data clear
Function 66-32
Used to clear the FAST storage data. (SEC only)
(Purpose)
Section FAX Purpose Operation test/check
Item Data Initializing Function (Purpose) Receive data check
Section FAX
Operation/procedure
Item Operation
Select 1: YES with the 10-key and press the [START] key. The FAST
storage data are cleared. (When 2: NO is selected, the simulation is Operation/procedure
canceled.) The fixed data received from the line are checked and the result is displayed.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. When data are coincident, OK is displayed. When not, NG is displayed.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

66-30
Purpose Operation test/check
Function (Purpose) Used to set the TEL/LIU.
Section FAX
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
When the relay state of the polarity reverse relay, the handset hook
switch, or the external telephone hook switch is changed, the content
of change is displayed regardless of the soft SW setup (real time). The
display of change is kept until an interruption command is supplied by
pressing the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
Notification contents
Item
Signal low Signal high
HS2 ON OFF
HS1 ON OFF

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1. Sound kinds pattern

66-33
Sound kinds (Test sound) Sound volume set value
Purpose Operation test/check
RINGER Call sound DEF. LAR. MED. SMA.
Function (Purpose) Signal detection check
Line monitor sound (Test
Section FAX LINE MONITO sound: communication DEF. LAR. MED. SMA.
Item Operation signal sound)
Operation/Procedure On-hook (Test sound,
Signal detection is checked and the result is displayed. ON HOOK communication signal DEF. LAR. MED. SMA.
sound)
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
SCAN FINISH Scan finish sound DEF. LAR. MED. SMA.
Communication finish
TX/RX FINISH DEF. LAR. MED. SMA.
sound
DTMF DTFM send sound DEF. LAR. MED. SMA.
LAR: (MED. Value + 1)
MED: (SMA value +1) - (LAR value 1)
SMA: 1 - (MED. Value + 1)
2. Sound volume pattern
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
66-34
Purpose Operation test/check
Function (Purpose) Communication time measurement display
Section FAX 1
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
The send/receive test is performed, and the time required for send/
receive of the image data in the test is measured and displayed.
Communication 66-41
: Memory send
means
Setup on the user : Normal Character Purpose Adjustment/Setting/Check
Picture quality
side when executing : Lighter Function
Density CI signal check
communication : ON (Purpose)
ECM
: OFF
Sender information Operation/procedure
From flag reception before sending of When the [START] key is pressed, the call signal from CI pin is
Send
Measuring image data until sending of RCP frame detected to deliver the call sound to the line and the speaker. The vol-
range From flag reception before reception of ume of call sound follows the soft SW.
Receive
image data until reception of RCP frame Signal detection and delivery of pseudo-call sound at detection are
Used to make communication not in a executed until the interruption command is provided by pressing the
Mode when measuring simulation process but in the normal screen [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
and measure the time. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Enter the simulation for communication time
How to check the time
check and check the time.
Measuring unit msec
When there are two or more send/receive operations of image data in
one communication, only the time of the last send/receive data near
the end is measured.
Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
66-52 3

Purpose Operation test/check (Japan only)

Section FAX
Item Operation
Function
Pseudo-ringer check
(Purpose)
Operation/procedure
66-37
Press [START] key.
Purpose Adjustment/Setting/Check The call sound of the machine and the pseudo-ring are generated.
Function (Purpose) Speaker sound volume adjustment
Section FAX
Operation/procedure
The following test sound is delivered to the line and the speaker to
adjust the sound kind and volume.
The send level to the line is the set value of soft SW.
The set values of the selected sound kind and volume are written to
each soft SW.

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 67-14
67
Purpose Flash ROM version up
67-1 Function
Used to check write/comparison of flash programs.
(Purpose)
Purpose Operation test/check
Section Printer
Function Used to execute read/write check of the RAM on the
Item Operation
(Purpose) PCL board, and to display the result.
Section Printer Operation/procedure
Item Operation 1. Press the [START] key.
Operation/Procedure PLEASE SEND DATA is displayed.
Press the [START] key. 2. Data are sent from the PC (MS-DOS) by use of fcopy command
(FCOPY: file name). (Refer the [7] FLASH ROM VERSION UP
Read/write check of the RAM on the PCL board is performed and the
PROCEDURE)
result is displayed.
Used to overwrite and check the flash device while displaying its
The presence of DIMM is detected. If there is no DIMM, --- is displayed.
process status.
If there is, read/write check is performed and the result is displayed.
After completion, the result is displayed.
The display of --- is changed to CHECKING, OK, or NG accord-
ing to the message number included in the continuation command. 3. Press the [CA] key to cancel the simulation and reset.
When the simulation is completed normally, COMPLETE is dis- (Flash Device) (Processing state)
played. (No display for abnormal completion.) PROGRAM RECEIVE
BOOTROM ERASE
Since only the devices installed to the PCL board are checked when
PS KANJI FONT WRITE
the simulation is started, the display may not be changed from ---.
ESC/P KANJI FONT VERIFY
(No message is sent for an uninstalled device.)
OPTION FONT
Key operations on each display
* Execution of the simulation which performs communication with the
(Initial display)
PCL board is inhibited until Notice Page storage is completed. (Only
Pressing the [INTERRUPT] key shifts the display to the previous when the serviceman call error occurs.)
menu. Pressing the [CA] key leads to resetting. Pressing the [C] key,
* In the other case than the serviceman call error, entering the simula-
and the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key is invalid. (Beep sound)
tion is inhibited during the system check operation is displayed.
(Display during execution)
During execution, the [INTERRUPT] key, [C] key, and the [CA] key are
invalid. (Beep sound). The [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key produces a
valid sound only.
(Check end display)
After execution, the [INTERRUPT] key and the [C] key are invalid.
(Beep sound). Pressing the [CA] key leads to resetting. The [CUSTOM
SETTINGS] key produces a valid sound only.
After completion of the simulation, reset the machine. 67-15
Purpose Operation test/check
Function Used to check the validity of the ROM on the PCL
(Purpose) board and the result is displayed.
Section Printer
Item Operation
Operation/procedure
67-11 Press the [START] key.
Purpose Setting Each ROM on the PCL board is checked and the result is displayed.
Function The display of --- is changed to CHECKING, OK, or NG accord-
Used to set the select-in signal of the Centro port.
(Purpose) ing to the message number included in the continuation command.
Section Printer When the simulation is completed normally, COMPLETE is dis-
Item Operation played. (No display for abnormal completion.)
Operation/procedure
Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
Setting range 0-1
Default 0
* Execution of the simulation which performs communication with the
PCL board is inhibited until Notice Page storage is completed. (Only
when the serviceman call error occurs.)
* In the other case than the serviceman call error, entering the simula-
tion is inhibited during the system check operation is displayed.
Note: Executable only when the PCL is installed.

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Since only the devices installed to the PCL board are checked when * Execution of the simulation which performs communication with the
the simulation is started, the display may not be changed from ---. PCL board is inhibited until Notice Page storage is completed. (Only
(No message is sent for an uninstalled device.) when the serviceman call error occurs.)
Key operations on each display * In the other case than the serviceman call error, entering the simula-
(Initial display) tion is inhibited during the system check operation is displayed.
Pressing the [INTERRUPT] key shifts the display to the previous Note: Executable only when the PCL is installed.
menu. Pressing the [CA] key leads to resetting. The [C] key and the
[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key are invalid. (Beep sound).
(Execution display)
During execution, the [INTERRUPT] key, the [C] key, and the [CA] key
are invalid. (Beep sound). Pressing the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
produces a valid sound only.
67-20
(Check end display)
After execution, the [INTERRUPT] key and the [C] key are invalid. Function Used to check the network connection when the
(Beep sound). Pressing the [CA] key leads to resetting. Pressing the (Purpose) scanner option is installed.
[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key produces a valid sound only. Operation/procedure
After completion of the simulation, reset the machine. The network scanner is checked.
1. Press the [START] key.
PLEASE SEND DATA and READY are displayed. (When the
PCL board is installed, it takes some time to display READY.)
2. Boot ftp from MS-DOS.
Data are sent from the PC by the put file name.
The process is displayed. Check the display.
(TEST DATA)
TEST DATA

(Process status)
67-17
RECEIVE
Purpose Data clear TESTING
Function Used to clear the printer section setting. After completion, the result is displayed.
(Purpose) (NVRAM clear)
When the simulation is completed normally, COMPLETE is dis-
Operation/procedure played. (No display for abnormal completion.)
1. Press the [START] key. Pressing [CA] key cancels the simulation resets the operation.
The confirmation dialogue is displayed. * Execution of the simulation which performs communication with the
2. Select 1: YES with the 10-key and press the [START] key. PCL board is inhibited until Notice Page storage is completed. (Only
1: YES (Cleared) when the serviceman call error occurs.)
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default) * In the other case than the serviceman call error, entering the simula-
If there is no abnormality after Clear operation, COMPLETE is dis- tion is inhibited during the system check operation is displayed.
played. If there is any abnormality, ERROR is displayed. Note: Executable only when PCL and NIC are installed.
* Execution of the simulation which performs communication with the
PCL board is inhibited until Notice Page storage is completed. (Only
when the serviceman call error occurs.)
* In the other case than the serviceman call error, entering the simula-
tion is inhibited during the system check operation is displayed.
Note: Executable only when the PCL is installed.

67-18
Purpose Data clear
Function Used to clear the data area for FLASH ROM Network
(Purpose) Scanner Application.
Operation/procedure
1. Press the [START] key.
The confirmation dialogue is displayed.
2. Select 1: YES with the 10-key and press the [START] key.
1: YES (Cleared)
2: NO (Not cleared) (Default)
If there is no abnormality after Clear operation, COMPLETE is dis-
played. If there is any abnormality, ERROR is displayed.

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[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST Trouble code
Trouble
Main Sub Trouble contents
detection
code code
1. List F2 02 Toner supply failure
Trouble code 04 Identification error
Trouble
Main Sub Trouble contents Model error
detection
code code Type error
A0 01 Security incompatibility error Destination error
E1 00 IMC PWB communication trouble MCU Data abnormality
10 IMC PWB trouble Misc error
11 IMC PWB ASIC error 58 Temperature humidity sensor abnormality
12 IMC PWB CODEC IC error F5 02 Copy lamp (xenon lamp) error
13 IMC PWB flash ROM error F6 00 FAX control PWB communication trouble MCU
14 IMC PWB expaned memory module 10 FAX control PWB trouble
(DIMM) error 80 FAX control PWB communication trouble
15 IMC PWB page memory error (Protocol)
/SRAM error 81 FAX control PWB communication trouble
16 IMC PWB standard compression memory (Parity)
error 82 FAX control PWB communication trouble
17 IMC PWB smoothing IC error (Overrun)
80 IMC PWB communication trouble 84 FAX control PWB communication trouble
(protocol) (Framing)
81 IMC PWB communication trouble 88 FAX control PWB communication trouble
(Parity) (Time-out)
82 IMC PWB communication trouble 95 Incompatibility error of AR-F14N and FAX
(Overrun) control PWB
84 IMC PWB communication trouble 99 FAX control PWB destination error
(Framing) F9 00 Printer PWB communication trouble MCU
88 IMC PWB communication trouble 10 Printer PWB trouble
(Time-out)
80 Printer PWB communication trouble
E7 02 LSU trouble (Protocol)
10 CCD black level error 81 Printer PWB communication trouble
11 CCD white level error (Parity)
12 Shading trouble 82 Printer PWB communication trouble
F1 00 Finisher communication trouble FIN (Overrun)
(AR-FN5A) 84 Printer PWB communication trouble
01 Side guide plated home position error (Framing)
(AR-FN5A) 88 Printer PWB communication trouble
03 Paddle motor trouble (AR-F14N) (Time-out)
06 Offset motor trouble (AR-FN5A) 95 Incompatibility error of AR-F14N and PCL/
Slide motor trouble (AR-F14N) GDI PWB
08 Staple motor error (AR-FN5A) 96 PCL PWB incompatibility error
10 Staple motor trouble (AR-F14N) 99 Printer PWB language error
11 Rear edge plate home position error H2 00 Main heater lamp thermistor open hard
(AR-FN5A) detection
Bundle exit motor trouble (AR-F14N) 01 Sub heater lamp thermistor open hard
15 Finisher lift-up motor trouble detection
19 Alignment motor (F) trouble (AR-F14N) H3 00 Main heater lamp abnormally high
20 Alignment motor (R) trouble (AR-F14N) temperature hard detection trouble
30 Finisher interface error (AR-F14N) 01 Sub heater lamp abnormally high
temperature hard detection trouble
31 Fold sensor trouble (AR-F14N)
10 Main heater lamp abnormally high
32 Punch unit communication trouble
temperature soft detection trouble
(AR-F14N)
11 Sub heater lamp abnormally high
33 Punch side registration motor trouble
temperature soft detection trouble
(AR-F14N)
H4 00 Main heater lamp abnormally low
34 Punch motor trouble (AR-F14N) temperature detection
35 Punch side registration sensor trouble 01 Sub heater lamp abnormally low
(AR-F14N) temperature detection
36 Punch registration sensor trouble 20 Main heater lamp abnormally low
(AR-F14N) temperature detection
37 Backup RAM trouble (AR-F14N)
21 Sub heater lamp abnormally low
38 Punch backup RAM trouble (AR-F14N) temperature detection
39 Punch dust sensor trouble (AR-F14N) H5 01 10 times of continuous detection of the
40 Punch power trouble (AR-F14N) lower paper exit sensor (POD1) lead edge
50 Finisher incompatibility error jam or the upper paper exit sensor
53 Interface transport unit connection trouble (POD2) lead edge jam or the duplex
(AR-F14N) sensor (PPD2) rear edge jam
81 Transport motor trouble (AR-F14N) L1 00 Scanner feed trouble
L3 00 Scanner return trouble

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Trouble code Trouble
Trouble
Main Sub Trouble contents code
detection Details of trouble
code code Main Sub
L4 01 Main motor trouble code code
11 Shifter motor trouble E1 11 Content IMC PWB ASIC error
L6 10 Polygon motor trouble Details ASIC abnormality on IMC PWB
L8 10 Power abnormality detection trouble Cause IMC PWB abnormality
U1 01 FAX battery error Check Replace the IMC PWB
02 PANEL LOW battery error and
remedy
U2 04 EEPROM communication error
12 Content IMC PWB CODEC IC error
20 Machine speed code data error
Details CODEC IC (JBIG chip) abnormality on
40 CRUM chip communication error
IMC PWB
U7 00 RIC communication trouble
Cause IMC PWB abnormality
U9 00 Operation control PWB communication OPE
trouble Check Replace the IMC PWB
and
80 Operation control PWB communication remedy
trouble (Protocol)
13 Content IMC PWB flash ROM error
81 Operation control PWB communication
trouble (Parity) Details Flash ROM abnormality on IMC PWB
82 Operation control PWB communication Cause IMC PWB abnormality
trouble (Overrun) Check Replace the IMC PWB.
84 Operation control PWB communication and When the program download is abnormally
trouble (Framing) remedy terminated, a error may occur. In this case,
88 Operation control PWB communication download the program again.
trouble (Time-out) Remarks Program ROM abnormality
99 Operation panel destination error 14 Content IMC PWB expanded memory module
EE EL Developer adjustment trouble (DIMM) error
(Over-toned abnormality) Details IMC extended compression memory
EU Developer adjustment trouble module (DIMM) installation error.
(Under-toned abnormality) IMC extended compression memory
PF 00 PF trouble module (DIMM) access error.
Cause IMC expanded memory module installation
trouble.
2. Self diagnostics IMC expanded memory module trouble.
Trouble IMC expanded memory contact trouble.
code IMC PWB abnormality.
Details of trouble
Main Sub Check Check installation of the expanded
code code and memory module. (Spec: Added to Slot 1.)
A0 01 Content Security incompatibility error remedy Replace the expanded memory module.
Details When the PCL or the FAX control PWB is Replace the IMC PWB.
installed, it does not match with Remarks Extend memory abnormality for
compatible/incompatible setup of the MCU compressed image store (DIMM module)
PWB security. 15 Content IMC PWB page memory error
Cause The security compatibility/incompatibility of /SRAM error
the installed PCL or FAX control PWB Details IMC PWB page memory or work SRAM
does not match with that of the MCU PWB. access error
Check Cheek the security compatibility/ Cause IMC PWB abnormality
and incompatibility of each board. Match the
remedy security compatibility/incompatibility of the Check Replace the IMC PWB
boards. and
remedy
E1 00 Content IMC PWB communication trouble
Remarks Print buffer page memory or work SRAM
Details Communication trouble between MCU and abnormality
IMC PWB
16 Content IMC PWB standard compression memory
Cause IMC PWB connector disconnection. error
Motherboard connector pin breakage. Details Access error of standard compression
IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure. memory on IMC PWB
Check Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and Cause IMC PWB abnormality
and MCU PWB. Check Replace the IMC PWB
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. and
Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. remedy
10 Content IMC PWB trouble Remarks Standard compression image store
Details IMC PWB hardware abnormality memory abnormality
Cause IMC PWB abnormality 17 Content IMC PWB smoothing IC error
Check Replace the IMC PWB Details IMC PWB smoothing IC abnormality
and Cause IMC PWB abnormality
remedy Check Replace the IMC PWB
and
remedy

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 Trouble Trouble
code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
E1 80 Content IMC PWB communication trouble E7 02 Content LSU trouble
(protocol) Details BD signal from LSU is not detected in a
Details Communication trouble between MCU and constant cycle (Kept OFF or ON)
IMC PWB (Protocol error) Cause LSU connector or LSU inside harness
Cause IMC PWB connector disconnection. trouble or disconnection.
Motherboard connector pin breakage. Polygon motor rotation abnormality.
IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure. Laser does not illuminate.
Check Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB failure.
and MCU PWB. Check Check for disconnection of the LSU
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. and connector.
Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. remedy Check the LSU operation with SIM 61-1.
81 Content IMC PWB communication trouble (Parity) Check that the polygon motor rotates
Details Communication trouble between MCU and normally.
printer IMC (Parity error) Check laser LED lighting.
Cause IMC PWB connector disconnection. Replace the LSU unit.
Motherboard connector pin breakage. Replace the MCU PWB.
IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure. 10 Content CCD black level error
Check Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and Details CCD black reference plate scan level
and MCU PWB. abnormality when the copy lamp turns off.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. Cause Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit.
Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. CCD unit error.
82 Content IMC PWB communication trouble Check Check flat cable installation to the CCD
(Overrun) and unit.
Details Communication trouble between MCU and remedy Check CCD unit.
IMC PWB (Overrun error) 11 Content CCD white level error
Cause IMC PWB connector disconnection. Details Improper CCD white reference plate
reading level for copy lamp lighting
Motherboard connector pin breakage.
IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure. Cause Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit.
Dirt on the mirror, lens, and reference
Check Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and white plate.
and MCU PWB. Copy lamp lighting trouble.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. CCD unit abnormality.
Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. MCU PWB abnormality. (Occurred in the
84 Content IMC PWB communication trouble RSPF scan position)
(Framing) Check Clean the mirror, the lens, and the
Details Communication trouble between MCU and and reference white plate.
IMC PWB (Framing error) remedy Check the copy lamp light quantity and its
operation. (SIM 5-3)
Cause IMC PWB connector disconnection.
Check CCD unit.
Motherboard connector pin breakage. Check MCU PWB.
IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure. 12 Content Shading trouble
Check Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and Details White correction is not completed in the
and MCU PWB. specified number of times.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. Cause Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit.
Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. Dirt on the mirror, lens, and reference.
88 Content IMC PWB communication trouble white plate.
(Time-out) Copy lamp lighting trouble.
Details Communication trouble between MCU and CCD unit abnormality.
IMC PWB (Time-out error)
MCU PWB abnormality.
Cause IMC PWB connector disconnection.
Check Clean the mirror, the lens, and the
Motherboard connector pin breakage. and reference white plate.
IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure. remedy Check the copy lamp light quantity and its
Check Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and operation. (SIM 5-3)
and MCU PWB. Check CCD unit.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. Check MCU PWB.
Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

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 Trouble Trouble
code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
F1 00 Content Finisher communication trouble F1 08 Content Staple motor error (AR-FN5A)
Details Communication line test error occurs when Details The staple motor cannot return to the
power is turned on or after the exit of a home position
simulation mode. Cause Staple motor abnormality.
Error in finisher communication
Staple motor home position sensor
Cause Connection trouble or disconnection of the abnormality.
connector and harness between the body Staple unit abnormality.
and the finisher.
Finisher control PWB trouble. Finisher PWB abnormality.
Control PWB failure. Check Use SIM 3-3-7 to check the staple motor
Malfunction by noises. and operation
Check Canceled by turning OFF/ON the power. remedy
and Check the connectors and the harness of 10 Content Staple motor trouble (AR-F14N)
remedy communication line. Details Staple motor operation abnormality
Replace the finisher control PWB. Cause Motor lock.
01 Content Side guide plated home position error Motor rpm abnormality.
(AR-FN5A)
Overcurrent to the motor.
Details The side guide plate cannot return to the
Finisher control PWB trouble.
posittion of home position error.
Check Use SIM 3-3-5 to check the staple motor
Cause Side guide plate drive motor abnormality.
and operation.
Side guide plate home position sensor remedy
abnormality.
11 Content Rear edge plate home position error
Finisher PWB abnormality. (AR-FN5A)
Check Use SIM3-3-1 to check the side guide Bundle exit motor trouble (AR-F14N)
and plate motor operation. Details (AR-FN5A) The rear edge plate cannot
remedy return to the home position
03 Content Paddle motor trouble (AR-F14N) (AR-F14N) Bundle exit motor operation
Details Paddle motor operation abnormality abnormality
Cause Motor lock. Cause (AR-FN5A)
Motor rpm abnormality. Rear edge plate drive motor abnormality.
Overcurrent to the motor. Side guide plate home position sensor
Finisher control PWB trouble. abnormality.
Check Use SIM3-3-10 to check the paddle motor Finisher PWB abnormality.
and operation (AR-F14N)
remedy Motor lock.
06 Content Offset motor trouble (AR-FN5A) Motor rpm abnormality.
Slide motor trouble (AR-F14N) Overcurrent to the motor.
Details (AR-FN5A) When the offset motor of the Finisher control PWB trouble.
finisher is driven it does not reach the Check (AR-FN5A) Use SIM 3-3-2 to check the
specified position. and rear edge plate motor operation
(AR-F14N) Slide motor operation remedy (AR-F14N) Use SIM 3-3-9 to check the
abnormality bundle exit motor operation
Cause (AR-FN5A) 15 Content Finisher lift-up motor trouble
Offset motor abnormality. Details The finisher lift-up motor does not reach
Offset motor origin sensor abnormality. the specified position
Finisher PWB abnormality. Cause Lift-up motor abnormality.
(AR-FN14N) Lift-up motor upper limit sensor
Motor lock. abnormality.
Motor rpm abnormality. Finisher PWB abnormality.
Overcurrent to the motor. Check Use SIM 3-3-5 to check the lift-up motor
Finisher control PWB trouble. and operation
remedy
Check (AR-FN5A)
and 19 Content Alignment motor (F) trouble (AR-F14N)
Use SIM 3-3-6 to check the offset motor
remedy operation Details Alignment motor operation abnormality
(AR-F14N) Cause Motor lock.
Use SIM 3-3-6 to check the slide motor Motor rpm abnormality.
operation Overcurrent to the motor.
Finisher control PWB trouble.
Check Use SIM3-3-8 to check the alignment (F)
and motor operation.
remedy

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 Trouble Trouble
code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
F1 20 Content Alignment motor (R) trouble (AR-F14N) F1 35 Content Punch side registration sensor trouble
Details Alignment motor operation abnormality (AR-F14N)
Cause Motor lock. Details Sensor input value abnormality
Motor rpm abnormality. Cause Sensor breakage.
Overcurrent to the motor. harness breakage.
Finisher control PWB trouble. Finisher control PWB trouble.
Check Use SIM3-3-7 to check the alignment (R) Check Use SIM3-2 to check the punch side
and motor operation and registration sensor operation
remedy remedy
30 Content Finisher interface error (AR-F14N) 36 Content Punch registration sensor trouble
Details Communication line test error occurs when (AR-F14N)
power is turned on or after the exit of a Details Sensor input value abnormality
simulation mode. Cause Sensor breakage.
Error in console finisher communication harness breakage.
Cause Connection trouble or disconnection of the Finisher control PWB trouble.
connector and harness between the body Check Use SIM3-2 to check the punch
and the finisher. and registration sensor operation
Finisher control PWB trouble. remedy
Control PWB (PCU) failure.
Malfunction by noises. 37 Content Backup RAM trouble (AR-F14N)
Check Canceled by turning OFF/ON the power. Details Backup RAM contents are disturbed
and Check the connectors and the harness of Cause Finisher control PWB trouble.
remedy communication line Malfunction by noise.
Replace the finisher control PWB. Check Replace the finisher control PWB.
31 Content Fold sensor trouble (AR-F14N) and
Details Sensor input value abnormality remedy
Cause Sensor breakage. 38 Content Punch backup RAM trouble (AR-F14N)
harness breakage. Details Punch unit backup RAM contents are
Finisher control PWB trouble. disturbed.
Check Use SIM3-2 to check the sensor operation. Cause Punch control PWB trouble.
and Malfunction by noise.
remedy Check Replace the punch control PWB
32 Content Punch unit communication trouble and
(AR-F14N) remedy
Details Communication error between the console 39 Content Punch dust sensor trouble (AR-F14N)
finisher and the punch unit Details Punch dust sensor detection trouble
Cause Improper connection or disconnection of Cause Sensor breakage.
connector and harness between the harness breakage.
finisher and the punch unit.
Finisher control PWB trouble.
Finisher control PWB trouble.
Control PWB (PCU) failure. Check Use SIM3-2 to check the punch dust
Malfunction by noises. and sensor operation
remedy
Check Canceled by turning OFF/ON the power.
and Check the connectors and the harness of 40 Content Punch power trouble (AR-F14N)
remedy communication line. Details Panch unit power discontinuity detection
Replace the finisher control PWB. Cause Punch control PWB defect
33 Content Punch side registration motor trouble Check Replace the punch control PWB
(AR-F14N) and
Details Punch side registration motor operation remedy
abnormality 50 Content Finisher incompatibility error
Cause Motor lock. Details Speed does not coincide between finisher
Motor rpm abnormality. and main unit
Overcurrent to the motor. Cause AR-FN5N/F14 is connected to 31 sheet
Finisher control PWB trouble. model
Check Use SIM3-3-2 to check the punch side Check Connect AR-FN5A.
and registration motor operation and Connect AR-F14N.
remedy remedy
34 Content Punch motor trouble (AR-F14N) 53 Content Interface transport unit connection trouble
(AR-F14N)
Details Punch motor operation abnormality
Details Interface transport unit connector
Cause Motor lock.
disconnection
Motor rpm abnormality.
Cause Improper connection of connector between
Overcurrent to the motor. the finisher and the interface transport unit
Finisher control PWB trouble. Check Check the interface transport unit
Check Use SIM3-3-3 to check the punch motor and connector.
and operation remedy
remedy

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code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
F1 81 Content Transport motor trouble (AR-F14N) F5 02 Content Copy lamp (xenon lamp) error
Details Transport motor trouble Details The copy lamp does not light up
Cause Motor lock. Cause Copy lamp abnormality.
Motor rpm abnormality. Copy lamp harness abnormality.
Overcurrent to the motor. CCD PWB harness abnormality.
Finisher control PWB trouble. Check Check the copy lamp. (SIM 5-3)
Check Use SIM3-3-11 to check the front transport and When the lamp lights:
and motor operation remedy Check the harnesses and connectors
remedy between the CCD unit and the MCU PWB.
F2 02 Content Toner supply failure When the lamp does not light:
Details The value judged from the actual toner Check the harness and connector between
supply hysteresis differs greatly from the the copy lamp and the MCU PWB.
toner sensor value Replace the copy lamp unit.
Cause Developing unit trouble. Replace the MCU PWB.
Toner supply abnormality caused by F6 00 Content FAX control PWB communication trouble
installation of unpacked toner cartridge. Details Communication trouble between MCU and
Check Replace the developing unit. FAX control PWB
and Use SIM 25-1 to perform DV stirring. Cause FAX control PWB connector
remedy disconnection.
04 Content Identification error Harness trouble between FAX control
Model error PWB and MCU PWB.
Type error Motherboard connector pin breakage.
Destination error FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Data abnormality Check Check the connectors and the harness of
Misc error and FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Details (Identification error) remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
When the CRUM trademark differs. Check FAX control PWB ROM.
When the CRUM company code differs. 10 Content FAX control PWB trouble
(Model error) Details FAX control PWB abnormality
When the boot program model code does Cause FAX control PWB defect
not match with the CRUM model Check Replate the FAX control PWB
information and
(Type error) remedy
When the CRUM type is other than 80 Content FAX control PWB communication trouble
[Genuine/Conversion/Production rotation] (Protocol)
(Destination error) Details Communication trouble between MCU and
The destination of the body differs from FAX control PWB (Protocol error)
that of the CRUM Cause FAX control PWB connector disconnection
(Data abnormality) Harness trouble between FAX control
PWB and MCU PWB.
The initial check information includes an
erroneous value. Motherboard connector pin breakage.
When the max. toner supply time is 00. FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
When the print hard stop is 00. Check Check the connectors and the harness of
and FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Cause CRUM chip failure.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
Erroneous developing unit.
Check Replace the CRUM chip. Check FAX control PWB ROM.
and 81 Content FAX control PWB communication trouble
Replace the developing unit.
remedy (Parity)
58 Content Temperature humidity sensor abnormality Details Communication trouble between MCU and
Details Temperature humidity sensor abnormality FAX control PWB (Parity error)
Cause Temperature humidity sensor connector Cause FAX control PWB connector disconnection
disconnection. Harness trouble between FAX control
PWB and MCU PWB.
Short-circuit of the temperature humidity
sensor was detected. Motherboard connector pin breakage.
Check Check the connection of temperature FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
and humidity sensor. Check Check the connectors and the harness of
remedy Replace the temperature humidity sensor. and FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
Check FAX control PWB ROM.

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code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
F6 82 Content FAX control PWB communication trouble F9 00 Content Printer PWB communication trouble
(Overrun) Details Communication trouble between MCU and
Details Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB
FAX control PWB (Overrun error) Cause Printer PWB connector disconnection.
Cause FAX control PWB connector Harness trouble between the printer PWB
disconnection. and the MCU PWB.
Harness trouble between FAX control Motherboard connector pin breakage.
PWB and MCU PWB. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Motherboard connector pin breakage.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of
FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure. and the printer PWB and MCU PWB.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
and FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check ROM on printer PWB.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. 10 Content Printer PWB trouble
Check FAX control PWB ROM.
Details Printer PWB abnormality
84 Content FAX control PWB communication trouble Cause Printer PWB defect
(Framing)
Check Replace the printer PWB
Details Communication trouble between MCU and and
FAX control PWB (Framing error) remedy
Cause FAX control PWB connector
80 Content Printer PWB communication trouble
disconnection.
(Protocol)
Harness trouble between FAX control
Details Communication trouble between MCU and
PWB and MCU PWB.
printer PWB (Protocol error)
Motherboard connector pin breakage.
Cause Printer PWB connector disconnection.
FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Harness trouble between the printer PWB
Check Check the connectors and the harness of and the MCU PWB.
and FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Check FAX control PWB ROM.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of
88 Content FAX control PWB communication trouble and the printer PWB and MCU PWB.
(Time-out) remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
Details Communication trouble between MCU and
Check ROM on printer PWB.
FAX control PWB (Time-out error)
81 Content Printer PWB communication trouble
Cause FAX control PWB connector
(Parity)
disconnection.
Details Communication trouble between MCU and
Harness trouble between FAX control
printer PWB (Parity error)
PWB and MCU PWB.
Cause Printer PWB connector disconnection.
Motherboard connector pin breakage.
Harness trouble between the printer PWB
FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
and the MCU PWB.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of Motherboard connector pin breakage.
and FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
remedy Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Check the grounding of the copier.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of
Check FAX control PWB ROM.
and the printer PWB and MCU PWB.
95 Content Incompatibility error of AR-F14N and FAX remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
control PWB
Check ROM on printer PWB.
Details FAX control PWB incompatible with AR-
F14N and AR-F14N was installed to the 82 Content Printer PWB communication trouble
copier (Overrun)
Cause FAX control PWB is incompatible Details Communication trouble between MCU and
printer PWB (Overrun error)
Check Install the FAX control PWB compatible
and with AR-F14N Cause Printer PWB connector disconnection.
remedy Harness trouble between the printer PWB
99 Content FAX control PWB destination error and the MCU PWB.
Details The machine destination setup does not Motherboard connector pin breakage.
coincide with the FAX control PWB Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
destination setup. Check Check the connectors and the harness of
Cause The machine destination setup (Sim 26-6) and the printer PWB and MCU PWB.
does not coincide with the FAX control remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
PWB setup Check ROM on printer PWB.
Check Check the variety of FAX LIU PWB.
and Check the machine destination setup (Sim
remedy 22-6) and FAX country code (Soft SW
table).

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code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
F9 84 Content Printer PWB communication trouble H2 01 Content Sub heater lamp thermistor open hard
(Framing) detection
Details Communication trouble between MCU and Details Fusing sub thermistor open detection.
printer PWB (Framing error) Fusing unit not installed.
Cause Printer PWB connector disconnection. Cause Sub thermistor defect.
Harness trouble between the printer PWB Control PWB failure.
and the MCU PWB. Fusing section connector contact failure.
Motherboard connector pin breakage. Fusing unit not installed.
Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure. Check Check the harness and the connector of
Check Check the connectors and the harness of and the thermistor and the MCU.
and the printer PWB and MCU PWB. remedy
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. H3 00 Content Main heater lamp abnormally high
Check ROM on printer PWB. temperature hard detection trouble
88 Content Printer PWB communication trouble Details The fusing main heater thermistor causes
(Time-out) abnormally high temperature
Details Communication trouble between MCU and Cause Main thermistor defect.
printer PWB (Time-out error) Control PWB failure.
Cause Printer PWB connector disconnection. Fusing section connector contact failure.
Harness trouble between the printer PWB Check Check the main heater lamp blinking with
and the MCU PWB. and SIM 5-2-1.
remedy When the lamp blinks normally:
Motherboard connector pin breakage.
Check the thermistor and the harness.
Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input
Check Check the connectors and the harness of circuit.
and the printer PWB and MCU PWB. If lamp lights and stays lit:
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. Check the power circuit and the lamp
Check ROM on printer PWB. control circuit on MCU PWB.
95 Content Incompatibility error of AR-F14N and PCL/ Clear the display of self-diagnostics with
GDI PWB SIM 14.
Details PCL/GDI PWB incompatible with AR-F14N 01 Content Sub heater lamp abnormally high
and AR-F14N was installed to the copier temperature hard detection trouble
Cause PCL/GDI PWB is incompatible Details The fusing sub thermistor causes
Check Install the PCL/GDI PWB compatible with abnormally high temperature
and AR-F14N Cause Sub thermistor defect.
remedy Control PWB failure.
96 Content PCL PWB incompatibility error Fusing section connector contact failure.
Details Incompatible PCL PWB was installed to Check Check the sub heater lamp blinking with
the copier and SIM 5-2-2.
remedy When the lamp blinks normally:
Cause AR-P17 was installed.
Check the thermistor and the harness.
Check Install the AR-P27 to the copier
Check the MCU PWB thermistor input
and
circuit.
remedy
If lamp lights and stays lit:
99 Content Printer PWB language error
Check the power circuit and the lamp
Details The machine language setup does not control circuit on MCU PWB.
coincide with the PCL board language
Clear the display of self-diagnostics with
setup.
SIM 14.
Cause PCL board connection error.
10 Content Main heater lamp abnormally high
SIM setup error. temperature soft detection trouble
Check Check combination between the firmware Details A/D value the fusing main thermistor
and on PCL board and the panel screen data, causes abnormally high temperature (over
remedy and download the correct version, if 230C).
necessary.
Cause Main heater lamp thermistor defect.
Check the machine language information. Control PWB failure.
(Machine language setup: SIM 26-22) Fusing section connector contact failure.
H2 00 Content Main heater lamp thermistor open hard Check Check the main heater lamp blinking with
detection and SIM 5-2-1.
Details Main heater lamp thermistor open remedy When the lamp blinks normally:
detection. Check the thermistor and the harness.
Fusing unit not installed. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input
Cause Main thermistor defect. circuit.
Control PWB failure. If lamp lights and stays lit:
Fusing section connector contact failure. Check the power circuit and the lamp
control circuit on MCU PWB.
Fusing unit not installed.
Check Check the harness and the connector of Clear the display of self-diagnostics with
and the thermistor and the MCU. SIM 14.
remedy

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code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
H3 11 Content Sub heater lamp abnormally high H4 01 Content Sub heater lamp abnormally low
temperature soft detection trouble temperature detection
Details A/D value the fusing sub heater lamp Details The setup temperature (about 90C) is not
thermistor causes abnormally high reached within the specified time (about
temperature (over 230C). 17sec) from turning on the power.
Cause Sub heater lamp thermistor defect. When the temperature of sub heater
Control PWB failure. thermistor falls below 140C in the standby
Fusing section connector contact failure. mode or printing.
Check Check the sub heater lamp blinking with When the temperature of sub heater lamp
and SIM 5-2-2. thermistor falls below 50C in the pre-heat
remedy When the lamp blinks normally: mode.
Check the thermistor and the harness. Cause Sub heater lamp thermistor defect.
Check the MCU PWB thermistor input Sub heater lamp failure.
circuit. Sub thermostat failure.
If lamp lights and stays lit:
Control PWB failure.
Check the power circuit and the lamp
control circuit on MCU PWB. Check Check the sub heater lamp blinking with
and SIM 5-2-2.
Clear the display of self-diagnostics with remedy
SIM 14. When the lamp blinks normally:
Check the thermistor and the harness.
H4 00 Content Main heater lamp abnormally low
temperature detection Check the MCU PWB thermistor input
circuit.
Details The setup temperature (about 90C) is not
reached within the specified time (about If lamp lights and stays lit:
17sec) from turning on the power. Check the power circuit and the lamp
control circuit on MCU PWB.
When the temperature of main heater
lamp thermistor falls below 140C in the Clear the display of self-diagnostics with
standby mode or printing. SIM 14.
When the temperature of main heater 20 Content Main heater lamp abnormally low
lamp thermistor falls below 50C in the temperature detection
pre-heat mode. Details The setup temperature (about 25C: Sim
Cause Main heater lamp thermistor defect 43-1-1) is not reached within the specified
time (about 32sec) from turning on the
Main heater lamp failure power.
Main thermostat failure A/D value of fusing main thermistor is not
Control PWB failure reached within the specified temperature.
Check Check the heater lamp blinking with SIM 5- (specified temperature : SIM43-1 (600dpi)
and 2. 25C )
remedy When the lamp blinks normally: Cause Main thermistor defect.
Check the thermistor and the harness. Main heater lamp failure.
Check the MCU PWB thermistor input Main thermostat failure.
circuit.
Control PWB failure.
If lamp lights and stays lit: Check Check the main heater lamp blinking with
Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and SIM 5-1.
and thermostat. remedy When the lamp blinks normally:
Check the interlock switch. Check the thermistor and the harness.
Check the power circuit and the lamp Check the MCU PWB thermistor input
control circuit on MCU PWB. circuit.
Clear the display of self-diagnostics with If lamp lights and stays lit:
SIM 14. Check the power circuit and the lamp
control circuit on MCU PWB.
Clear the display of self-diagnostics with
SIM 14.
Check that there is no foreign material in
the contact section between the thermistor
and the heat roller.

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code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
H4 21 Content Sub heater lamp abnormally low L1 00 Content Scanner feed trouble
temperature detection Details Scanner feed is not completed within the
Details The setup temperature (about 25C: Sim specified time.
43-1-1) is not reached within the specified Cause Mirror unit defect.
time (about 32sec) from turning on the
Scanner wire disconnection.
power.
Origin detection sensor error.
A/D value of fusing sub thermistor is not
reached within the specified temperature Mirror motor harness abnormality.
(specified temperature : SIM43-1 (600dpi) Check Check the scanning operation with SIM 1-
25C ) and 1.
Cause Sub thermistor defect. remedy When the mirror not feeds:
Sub heater lamp failure. Check for disconnection of the scanner
wire.
Sub thermostat failure.
Check the harness and connector between
Control PWB failure.
the mirror motor and the MCU PWB.
Check Check the sub heater lamp blinking with Replace the mirror unit.
and SIM 5-2-2.
remedy Replace the MCU PWB.
When the lamp blinks normally:
Check the thermistor and the harness. When the mirror feeds:
Check the mirror home position sensor
Check the MCU PWB thermistor input with SiM 1-2.
circuit.
L3 00 Content Scanner return trouble
If lamp lights and stays lit:
Check the power circuit and the lamp Details Scanner return is not completed within the
control circuit on MCU PWB. specified time.
Clear the display of self-diagnostics with When OC copying with the mirror at the
SIM 14. home position, the mirror is not in the
home position.
Check that there is no foreign material in
the contact section between the thermistor Cause Mirror unit defect.
and the heat roller. The scanner wire is disconnected.
H5 01 Content 10 times of continuous detection of the Origin detection sensor error.
lower paper exit sensor (POD1) lead edge Mirror motor harness abnormality.
jam or the upper paper exit sensor (POD2) Check Check the scanning operation with SIM 1-
lead edge jam or the duplex sensor and 1.
(PPD2) rear edge jam remedy When the mirror fails to return:
Details After supplying the power, one of the Check for disconnection of the scanner
above jams occurs 10 times continuously wire.
in printing
Check the harness and connector between
Counting is started on supplying the the mirror motor and the MCU PWB.
power. When any one of the above jams
Replace the mirror unit.
occurs, one count is made. When paper
entry to the POD1 or POD2 is detected, Replace the MCU PWB.
the counter is cleared. When the mirror feeds:
Cause A paper jam (paper rounding, etc.) near Check the mirror home position sensor
the duplex sensor (PPD2) on the fusing with SiM 1-2.
unit is not canceled completely. L4 01 Content Main motor trouble
POD1, POD2, PPD2 sensor breakdown or Details The main motor does not rotate.
harness connection trouble The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec
Fusing unit installation failure or more after the main motor rotates.
Check Check for jam paper in the fusing section. The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec
and (paper winding, etc.) during rotation of the main motor.
remedy Check fusing unit installation. Cause Main motor defect.
Check the POD1, POD2 or PPD2 sensor. Main motor connection, harness trouble or
Clear the trouble with SIM 14. disconnection.
MCU PWB failure.
Check Check the main motor operation with SIM
and 25-1.
remedy Check connection of the main motor
harness and connector.
Replace the main motor.
Replace the MCU PWB.

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code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
L4 11 Content Shifter motor trouble U2 04 Content EEPROM communication error
Details The shifter home position detection signal Details EEPROM communication error
is not detected when the shifter is Cause EEPROM defect.
operating.
ICU PWB EEPROM access circuit failure.
Cause Shifter motor trouble or harnes connection Check Check that the EEPROM is properly set.
trouble and disconnection. and Clear trouble with SIM 16.
Shifter home position sensor trouble. remedy
Replace the MCU PWB.
Check Check the shifter motor operation with SIM
and 3-11. 20 Content Machine speed code data error
remedy Check connection of the shifter motor Details The machine boot speed information is not
harness/connector. identical to the model code speed
information
Replace the shifter motor.
Cause EEPROM defect.
Replace the MCU PWB.
SIM operation error.
L6 10 Content Polygon motor lock trouble
Check Check for matching of the machine and
Details The polygon motor does not rotate. and model information setting in SIM26-57.
The motor lock signal is detected for 6sec remedy
or more after the polygon motor rotates. 40 Content CRUM chip communication error
The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec
Details Error in MCU-CRUM chip communication
during rotation of the polygon motor.
Cause CRUM chip failure.
Cause Polygon motor unit failure
Developing unit contact trouble.
Polygon motor connection, harness trouble
or disconnection MCU PWB failure.
MCU PWB failure Check Replace the CRUM chip.
and Check installation of the developing unit.
Check Check the polygon motor operation with remedy
and SIM 61-1. Clear the trouble with SIM 16.
remedy Check the connectors and the harness of Replace the MCU PWB.
polygon motor Remarks CRUM communication error
Replace the polygon motor. U7 00 Content RIC communication trouble
Replace the MCU PWB. Details Error in communication with RIC.
L8 10 Content Power abnormality detection trouble Error in communication test after turning
Details The power status monitoring signal keeps on the power or canceling SIM.
power OFF state after passing the Cause Connector harness contact trouble or
specified time (2sec). disconnection.
Cause Circuit around the power status monitoring RIC control PWB trouble.
signal (PSSTS) failure. MCU PWB failure.
Malfunction by noises.
Check Check whether power status monitoring
and signal (PSSTS) on MCU PWB is OPEN or Check Check the communication cable,
remedy not. and connectors from the RIC box to the main
remedy body.
Replace MCU PWB.
U9 00 Content Operation control PWB communication
U1 01 Content FAX battery error trouble
Details The SRAM backup battery voltage on FAX Details Communication trouble between MCU and
control PWB falls. the operation control PWB
Cause The SRAM backup battery voltage on FAX
Cause Operation control PWB connector
control PWB falls.
disconnection
Check Check voltage of the SRAM back up Harness failure of the operation control
and battery. PWB and the MCU PWB
remedy Replace the battery. Check Check the connectors and the harness of
02 Content PANEL LOW battery error and the operation control PWB and MCU PWB.
Details The voltage of the panel clock function remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
battery falls. Check ROM on the operation control PWB.
Cause The voltage of the panel clock function 80 Content Operation control PWB communication
battery falls. trouble (Protocol)
Check Check voltage of panel clock function Details Communication trouble between MCU and
and battery. the operation control PWB (Protocol error)
remedy Replace the battery. Cause Operation control PWB connector
disconnection.
Harness failure of the operation control.
PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of
and the operation control PWB and MCU PWB.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier.

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code code
Details of trouble Details of trouble
Main Sub Main Sub
code code code code
U9 81 Content Operation control PWB communication EE EL Content Developer adjustment trouble (Over-toned
trouble (Parity) abnormality)
Details Communication trouble between MCU and Details An abnormality occurred in execution of
the operation control PWB (Parity error) automatic developer adjustment.
Cause Operation control PWB connector Sample data was detected over-toner.
disconnection. Cause Toner concentration sensor abnormality.
Harness failure of the operation control Toner concentration trouble.
PWB and the MCU PWB. Developing unit trouble.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of
MCU PWB failure.
and the operation control PWB and MCU PWB.
remedy Check Use SIM 25-2 to perform the auto
Check the grounding of the copier. and developer adjustment.
82 Content Operation control PWB communication remedy
trouble (Overrun) EU Content Developer adjustment trouble (Under-
Details Communication trouble between MCU and toned abnormality)
the operation control PWB (Overrun error) Details An abnormality occurred in execution of
Cause Operation control PWB connector automatic developer adjustment.
disconnection.
Sample data was detected under-toner.
Harness failure of the operation control Cause Toner concentration sensor abnormality.
PWB and the MCU PWB.
Toner concentration trouble.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of
and the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Developing unit trouble.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier. MCU PWB failure.
84 Content Operation control PWB communication Check Use SIM 25-2 to perform the auto
trouble (Framing) and developer adjustment.
remedy
Details Communication trouble between MCU and
the operation control PWB (Framing error) PF 00 Content PF trouble
Cause Operation control PWB connector Details The copy inhibit command from RIC is
disconnection. received.
Harness failure of the operation control Cause Judged by the host.
PWB and the MCU PWB. Check Inform to the host.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of and
and the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. remedy
remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
88 Content Operation control PWB communication
trouble (Time-out)
Details Communication trouble between MCU and
the operation PWB (Time-out error)
Cause Operation control PWB connector
disconnection.
Harness failure of the operation control
PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check Check the connectors and the harness of
and the operation control PWB and MCU PWB.
remedy Check the grounding of the copier.
99 Content Operation panel destination error
Details An error occurred in checking the
destination of the operation panel and the
main body.
Cause Erroneous connection the operation panel
unit.
SIM setup error.
Check Check the destination information of the
and operation panel unit and the MCU. (Use
remedy SIM 26-6 for the destination of the body.)

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[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE
1. Maintenance table
(For 25cpm)
: Check (Check, clean, replace or adjust according to necessity.)
: Cleaning : Replace : Lubricate
Unit Parts 75k 150k 225k 300k 375k 450k 525k 600k Note
Process unit Drum
Cleaner blade
Seal F/R
Drum frame unit Usable for three PM cycles

(Toner reception sheet)
MC unit
Separation pawl unit
Star ring
DV unit Developer
DV blade
DV side seal N
DV side seal N2
DV side mylar
DV moquette
Toner sensor
Fusing unit Fusing unit
Upper heat roller
Lower heat roller
Upper separation pawl
Upper cleaning pad
Lower separation pawl
Thermistor
Fuser gear
Upper heat roller bearing
Lower fuser bearing
Paper guide
Paper feed Pickup roller Changing criteria for parts: 100k
Paper feeding sheet
Pickup roller and feed roller

(RSPF)
Transport unit Transport roller unit
Gear
Others Paper feed rollers
Gears
Ozone filter

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 (For 31cpm)
: Check (Check, clean, replace or adjust according to necessity.)
: Cleaning : Replace : Lubricate
Unit Parts 100k 150k 200k 300k 400k 450k 500k 600k Note
Process unit Drum 75k (Except SEC/SECL/LAG)
Cleaner blade
Seal F/R
Drum frame unit Usable for three PM cycles

(Toner reception sheet)
MC unit
Separation pawl unit
Star ring
DV unit Developer 75k (Except SEC/SECL/LAG)
DV blade
DV side seal N
DV side seal N2
DV side mylar
DV moquette
Toner sensor
Fusing unit Fusing unit
Upper heat roller
Lower heat roller
Upper separation pawl
Upper cleaning pad
Lower separation pawl
Thermistor
Fuser gear
Upper heat roller bearing
Lower fuser bearing
Paper guide
Paper feed Pickup roller Changing criteria for parts: 100k
Paper feeding sheet
Pickup roller and feed roller

(RSPF)
Transport unit Transport roller unit
Gear
Others Paper feed rollers
Gears
Ozone filter

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2. Counter clear Unit Parts
E. Paper feed (1) Paper feed solenoid
Item SIM Remarks
section (2) Cassette sensor PWB
Maintenance cycle setting SIM 21-1
(3) Manual P-in sensor/Manual empty sensor
Jam/trouble counter clear SIM 24-1
(4) Multi manual a. Paper feed roller/
Paper feed counter clear SIM 24-2
paper feed pickup roller
Scan/Stapler/Punch/Saddle SIM 24-3 b. Reverse sensor
stitch counter clear
c. Separation sheet
Maintenance counter clear SIM 24-4 *
d. Clutch/solenoid
Developing counter clear SIM 24-5 At developer replacement
(5) Upper 500 a. Paper feed roller/
Copy counter clear SIM 24-6
sheets tray pickup roller
Drum counter clear SIM 24-7 At drum replacement paper feed b. Separation sheet
Printer, IMC, Duplex, other SIM 24-9 (6) Lower 500 a. Paper feed roller/
counter clear sheets tray pickup roller
FAX counter clear SIM 24-10 paper feed b. Separation sheet
Scanner mode counter clear SIM 24-15 c. Lift up unit
31 sheet model: When maintenance message is displayed, replace d. Transport clutch
consumption part reaching the number of sheets of maintenance, e. Paper feed clutch
then clear the replaced part's counter only. f. Transport clutch
g. Solenoid
3. List of disassembly and assembly h. Sensor PWB
I. Dehumidification
heater
Unit Parts
F. Side door unit (1) Transport roller unit
A. Process unit (1) Drum
(2) Transport roller
(2) Drum section a. Main charger (3) DUP transport roller
b. Cleaning blade (4) DUP motor
c. Drum frame unit
G. 1st paper exit (1) Exit roller
d. Moquette F/R unit (2) Cooling fan
e. Separation pawl H. 2nd paper exit (1) Switch
B. Developing unit (1) Developer unit (2) Sensor
(2) DV seal/side seal N/side seal N2/side (3) Roller
mylar
I. Laser unit (1) LSU
C. Fusing unit (1) Thermostat
J. Power unit (1) Power source
(2) Thermistor
K. PWB (1) Option CN PWB
(3) Paper guide
(2) IMC PWB
(4) Fusing Separation Pawl (lower)
(3) MCU PWB
(5) Lower heat roller
(4) Motherboard PWB
(6) Heater lamp
(5) Second interface PWB
(7) Fusing Separation Pawl (upper)
L. Ozone filter
(8) Upper heat roller
M. Drive section (1) DUP reverse motor
D. Optical section (1) CCD unit
(2) Main drive motor
(2) Lamp unit a. Lamp
(3) Toner motor
b. PWB
(4) Drive unit
c. Wire
(5) PS transport clutch
d. Mirror motor
(6) Paper feed clutch
(7) Lift up motor
N. Transport section (1) Transport roller
O. Operation (1) Operation section
section (2) OPU PWB
(3) Key PWB
(4) LCD unit
P. Switch (1) Power switch/

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4. Details of disassembly and assembly c. Drum frame unit

A. Process unit
(1) Drum

1 2

4
3

d. Moquette F/R
Note: When installing the process unit in the main unit after replacing
the drum, process unit may not be able to install by reason of the
drum drive coupling position.
In this case, rotate the drum about 45 degrees and install again.
(2) Drum section
a. Main charger
1
4

1
2

3 Note: If it disturbs the blade movement, replace it and attach new one.
e. Separation pawl
b. Cleaning blade
Disassembly* Hold the tip of the separation pawl and remove it.
1

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Assembly* Press the center of the separation pawl and install it.

When assembling, check that the hook is securely engaged in two
positions.
(2) DV seal/side seal

B. Developing section
(1) Developer
[DV seal attachment procedure]
2

1) When attaching the DV side Mylar, check the position shown in the
figure below and attach it properly.
Attaching reference

2) When attaching the DV side seal, check the position shown in the
figure below and attach it properly.
(First of all, attach the DV side Mylar.)
Attaching reference

Side seal Side seal

N2 N

The attachment reference is the same, but the area of the N2

shape is reduced to half as shown with the red square in the above
figure.
Be sure to attach the DV side sheet so that the notch is on the out-
side.

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Note: Attach it to fit with the attachment reference when replacing the There is no need to remove the MG roller as shown in the above fig-
DV seal. ure. Use waste cloth to remove toner from the sensor surface in the
arrow direction shown in the figure below.
DV seal
0
Attaching
reference
0.5

Faulting

G ce
lu
fa
in
g
C. Fusing section

3
(3) DV moquette/Toner sensor 2
a. DV moquette

DV moquette
2
When moquette is dirty, clean it, or else it may break by clogging of
toner.
1
b. Toner sensor
1

(1) Thermostat

1
Toner sensor
1
2 2

2 3

3
MG roller

Clean the sensor only after removing used DV when replacing DV.

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(2) Thermistor (5) Lower heat roller

1 1 3

2
2
1 4

(3) Paper guide 5

6
4 3

2 3
2

(4) Fusing Separation Pawl (lower)

(6) Heater lamp

1
3

3 2
4
1

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(7) Fusing Separation Pawl (upper)
1

D. Optical section
(1) CCD unit
1
1
1 1 1
3

2
1

2 1 1
2
1
2

1
5
2 2 4
4

(8) Upper heat roller

1
2

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(2) Lamp unit b. PWB
1
2 1
1 1 1
3 3

2
6
2

4
4
c. Wire

1 3
2
1
2
1
2

3
3

2
1

d. Mirror motor
a. Lamp 3

2
3
2

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E. Paper feed section a. Paper feed roller/pickup roller

A Paper feed roller

B Pickup roller
C Separation sheet 1 2
(1) Paper feed solenoid

1 5
6

2 3

3 4

(2) Cassette sensor PWB

Installation*Install so that the cam transmit arm (1) comes under the
roller arm (2).
1

3 2
1

2
(3) Manual P-in sensor/Manual empty sensor

2
3

B
LOCK

(4) Multi manual paper feed 1

4

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b. Reverse sensor d. Clutch/solenoid
(Clutch)

2
3 6
5
4
3
2

c. Separation sheet

1)

2)
2
2

1
3)

(Solenoid)

Slightly apply grease GP501MR (UKOG-0012QSZZ) around the

axis. One rice grain for each. 3

(Clutch)

A
A A

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 1
4

Note: With the toner cartridge installed, do not tilt or shake the devel-
oper cartridge.
3 2

2 2

1
3

(5) Upper 500 sheets tray paper feed

a. Paper feed roller/pickup roller

2
2

When replacing, be careful not Slightly apply grease GE676

to adhere conduction grease (UKOG-0013QSZZ) to the
(black) to the drive section. drum boss.

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 4

2
3

2 1
1

1
b. Separation sheet
1)

3 2

3
4 2

1 2 3

Slightly apply grease GP501MR (UKOG-0012QSZZ) around the

axis. One rice grain for each.
Grease should not come out when assembling.

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(3) Lower 500 sheets tray paper feed
a. Paper feed roller/pickup roller

Slightly apply grease GP501MR (UKOG-0012QSZZ) around the

axis. One rice grain for each.
1 Grease should not come out when assembling.
c. Lift up unit

1
3
2 2

4 1

4 d. Transport clutch

b. Separation sheet

3
2

e. Paper feed clutch

1
3

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f. Transport clutch F. Side door unit
(1) Transport roller unit
3

1
Check that two springs are securely inserted into the transfer roller
unit bosses.
(2) Transport roller

2
1
1

g. Solenoid

2
2 1 3
3
3

1
1
h. Sensor PWB

2
3

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(3) DUP transport roller G. 1st paper exit unit
(1) Exit roller
3 3

3 2
3

1
4
1
3 1
2
(2) Cooling fan

2 1 2

3
2
3

3
1

(4) DUP motor

1
4
1 1

Remove the front right cabinet.

3 2

2 1

2 2

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 Remove the MCU PWB section connector.

2
1

Remove the DUP motor.

4
1

1
3 2

Remove the delivery frame.

1
1

2 2

1
3

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 (1) Switch

(2) Sensor
Note: Check to confirm that the solenoid shaft is in the gate bracket,
and fix with the screw.
B

(3) Roller
1
1
1

2
1

1
H. 2nd paper exit unit

I. Laser unit
(1) LSU

2
3
2
1

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 1 2 1

3
1
1

1
1

1 2
2
2
1
2
2

2
2
3
3

J. Power unit 2
(1) Power source

2 1

K. PWB
(1) Option CN PWB

1 3
1

3
4
1 2 3

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 (4) Motherboard PWB
2 2

1 1

2
2
3 1
2
1

(2) IMC PWB

1
2 1

1 2

1
1

(3) MCU PWB

1
1
1

2 1
1

1 2

1 1

1
1
1

1
2

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 (5) Second interface PWB

1
2

1
1

L. Ozone filter
4

3 2

2
1

1 1

1 Note: Before removing the left cover, remove the No.1 cassette in
advance.

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 (2) Main drive motor

1 1

2
1
2 3

(3) Toner motor

(4) PS transport clutch

M. Drive section
(1) DUP reverse motor
1

1
1

3
2
3
2 4

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 (6) Drive unit

2
1
3 1
4
(5) Paper feed clutch 3
3
1 2
2

Drive unit (Grease application part)

1
1

3
2 4
(7) Lift up motor

3 1

2
1

3
2

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 2
1

1
O. Operation section
(1) Operation section

N. Transport section
(1) Transport roller

2 1
1 1

2 1
1
1

2
1

(2) OPU PWB

2 2
1 1 2 2
1
2 3

2
3 1

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(3) Key PWB
2
1 2
2
2
2

3
1

(4) LCD unit

1
2 1

3
2 2

P. Switch
(1) Power switch

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[11] OTHERS A. Program download method
(for Copier, and fax program)
1. Flash ROM version-up procedure Following operational procedures are for:
Copier program
(Necessary items for version-up) fax program
A Personal computer
1) Make sure copier is off, and connect it to PC with download cable
B RS232C cross cable (D-sub 9pin to D-sub 9pin, or D-sub 25pin to beforehand.
D-sub 9pin)
2) Start up the maintenance program on PC. Select model name
C Software for version-up "AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 Series" from
(ROM type) the model selection dialogue box.
The flash ROM is directly installed to each PWB.
(Target PWB)
1 MCU PWB
2 Panel PWB
3 IMC PWB
4 Finisher PWB

Outline of Version-up Procedure

PC
C 3) Make sure only "Printer Control Board" tree is visible under "Simu-
A lation Command List".
Download
data
RS232C connector
(9pin or 25pin)
B
RS232C cross cable
(D-sub 9pin to D-sub 9pin)
or
(D-sub 25pin to D-sub 9pin)

I/F circuit (9pin)

1
MCU-PWB

Operation IMC
Finisher
panel PWB
4) Turn on the copier. The machine starts up in the download mode.
2 3 4 5) Additional tree will be visible when downloading maintenance pro-
gram on PC.
(AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631) Make sure to start up maintenance program before turn on the
machine.
Prepare following files necessary for program download
Maintenance software: maintenance.exe
Andromeda module file: ProcModelP.mdl (for AR-M256/M257/M258/
M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 series)

Ready to start download process

when these trees appear.

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6) When downloading copier program, expand "Special(Copier)", It is possible that download process somehow went wrong if the
and double-click on "All Data areas Download". copier does not start up properly. In that case, start up the copier
and maintenance program in download mode by repeating the step
1)-5) again. And then, Expand "Special", and double-click on "Con-
firm Error Status". If any of the message besides "No error has been
occurred" appears, it means that download is incomplete, so please
try again.

B. Printer Control Board firmware download method

Please follow the procedure below:
1) Make sure copier is turned off, and connect PC and Printer Control
board of the copier by parallel cable beforehand.
Note: It is okay to use serial cable instead.
2) Turn on the copier.
3) Start up in copier test command mode, and execute Sim67-14
"FLASHDOWNLOAD".
4) And then, press OK key when notice message "PRESS OK KEY"
appears on the panel. Another message "Please Send Data" will
When downloading Fax program, Expand "FAX" and double click appear after a while.
on "Program Data Area Download". 5) Start up the maintenance program on PC. Select model name
"AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 Series" from
the model selection dialogue box.
6) Expand "Printer Control Board", and double-click on "Printer Con-
trol Board Firmware Download".

Double click it.

7) Select download file(*.dat), and press "Open" button.

7) Dialog box will appear to select download file.

8) Download procedure starts automatically.

8) Select Download file(*.sfu) and press "Open" button.

9) Download procedure will starts automatically.
10) Notice message "Data Send Complete" will appear on PC.
11) Notice message "Download is complete. Check the copier panel
to make sure the download is complete." will appear on PC.
9) Notice message "Download is complete. Check the copier panel 12) Close maintenance program, and reset the machine by pressing
to make sure the download is complete." will appear on PC. CA key.
10) Close the maintenance program, and turn off the copier. Turn on This is the end of the download procedure.
the copier again after pulling the plug.
This is the end of download procedure.

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C. Others (Troubleshooting)
Followings are the error possibly occur during the download process and troubleshooting method.
No Warning/error message Detail
1 Incorrect destination. Continue with the Destination of download file and copier doesn't match.
download process? Possible to select either continue or cancel the job.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
To change destination, select "Yes". If not, select "No" and cancel download process.
2 Incorrect download file. Invalid download file for the machine is selected, or the file format is not correct.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
Confirm the download file. Possibly the improper download file is selected.
3 No downloadable data included. Unable to find appropriate data in selected download file.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
Confirm the download file. Possibly the improper download file is selected.
4 This option not available. Download procedure is executed on uninstalled optional kit.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
Confirm installed optional kit.
Confirm the download file. Possibly the improper download file is selected.
5 The data size exceeds the Flash ROM size. Panel flash ROM size is not enough to execute download procedure.
Try again with the appropriate size of data. [TROUBLESHOOTING]
Confirm the download file. Possibly the improper download file is selected.
Exchange the flash ROM to the one which has more capacity.
6 Time out error. Transmission error
Unable to receive data from the machine among the certain period of time.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
Restart maintenance program after confirming communication port or communication cable.
7 Communication (incoming) error. Incorrect download procedure.
The machine did not proceed download procedure correctly.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
Restart maintenance program after confirming communication port or communication cable.
Make sure the communication device of PC(either COM or parallel) is under right condition.
8 Checksum error. Transmission error
The check sum value of the transmission data is mismatch.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
Restart maintenance program after confirming communication device of PC (either COM or
parallel) is under right condition.
9 Error during the download process. Error Download data file operation error.
code: 0xXXXXXXXX [TROUBLESHOOTING]
Restart maintenance program after confirming the selected download file is not abnormal and
not using other application.
10 An error. [0xXXXXXXXX] The error occurred except the above errors.
[TROUBLESHOOTING]
Restart maintenance program after confirming communication device of PC(either COM or
parallel) is under right condition.

2. Key operator program list

Note: Some programs on the key operator program list may be unavailable depending on the machine and installing status of various peripheral
devices.

A. Common program of digital copier

Key operator programs Set value (: Default value) Remarks
Account control Auditing mode ON / OFF When this is set to ON, the
department number must be
registered in the "Account number
control".
Total pages per account
Resetting account
Account number control
Account limit setting
Account number security ON / OFF
Cancel jobs of invalid accounts ON / OFF
Energy save Auto power shut-off ON / OFF
Auto power shut-off timer 1 240 (Increment of 1min.) 60 (min.) Effective only when the "Auto
power shut-off" is set to ON.
Preheat mode setting 1 240 (Increment of 1min.) 15 (min.)
Toner save mode ON / OFF This is not displayed for SUK.
Operation settings Auto clear setting 10 240 (Increment of 10sec.) 60 (sec.)
Message time setting 1 12 (Increment of 1sec.) 6 (sec.)

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 Key operator programs Set value (: Default value) Remarks
Operation settings Keys touch sound Keys touch sound Short / Long
Keys touch sound ON / OFF
at initial point
Touch key operation Time to entry 0.0 2.0 (Increment of 0.5sec.) 0.0 (sec.)
setting Disable auto key ON / OFF
repeat
Disable interrupt print job ON / OFF When the printer function is valid.
Stream feeding mode ON / OFF When the reversing single pass
feeder installed.
Display language setting The number of languages to be set and the [List of languages to be set]
default value differ depending on American English, English, Spanish,
destinations. French, German, Italian, Hungarian,
Czech, Polish, Russian, Greek,
Turkish, Slovak, Dutch, Swedish,
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish,
Portuguese, Hebrew, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Disable display timeout ON / OFF
Disable of tray settings ON / OFF
Device control Disabling of document feeder ON / OFF When the reversing single pass
feeder installed.
Disabling of duplex ON / OFF
Disabling of stapler ON / OFF When the finisher installed.
Output trays Pattern 1 / Pattern 2 / Pattern 3 / Pattern 4 When an option of paper exit series
is installed.
Offset function setting ON / OFF
Memory for printer 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70%
(When the printer Memory area for 0 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70% When the PCL printer expansion
function is valid.) print hold (0%: Function inhibited) board is installed or the model with
the board.
Disabling of center tray counting ON / OFF
Return from copy mode timing 1 60 (Increment of 1sec.) 60 (sec.) When the printer function or the
FAX function is valid.
MIX size original feeding mode ON / OFF When the reversing single pass
feeder installed.
Key operator code change 00000 (5 digits)
Product key PS3 expansion kit When the printer function is valid.
(When the printer Network scanner expansion kit Appears when the printer
function is valid.) expansion kit and expansion
memory are installed.
E-MAIL alert and status When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board.
Serial number

B. Copy function setting program

Key operator programs Set value (: Default value) Remarks
Copy settings Initial status settings
Rotation copy setting ON / OFF
Exposure adjustment 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Auto paper selection setting Plain paper / Plain and recycle paper
Setting a maximum number of copies 1 999 999
Sort auto select ON / OFF When the reversing single pass
feeder installed.
Disabling deletion of job programs ON / OFF

C. Printer function setting program

Key operator programs Set value (: Default value) Remarks
Print settings
Default settings Prohibit notice page printing ON / OFF
Print density level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Prohibit test page printing ON / OFF When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board.
Rotated print ON / OFF
Forced output of print ON / OFF
Excluded bypass-tray from ATS ON / OFF

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 Key operator programs Set value (: Default value) Remarks
Default settings Disable default setting changes ON / OFF When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board.
Interface settings Hexadecimal dump mode ON / OFF When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board.
I/O timeout 1 999 (Increment of 1sec.) 180 (sec.)
(60 (sec.): When the PCL printer
expansion board is installed or the model
with the board.)
Parallel port emulation switching Auto / PostScript (When the PS3 When the PCL printer expansion
expansion kit is installed.) / PCL board is installed or the model with
the board.
USB port emulation switching Auto / PostScript (When the PS3 expansion When the PCL printer expansion
kit is installed.) / PCL board is installed or the model with
the board.
Network port emulation switching Auto / PostScript (When the PS3 When the PCL printer expansion
expansion kit is installed.) / PCL board is installed or the model with
the board.
Port switching method Switch at end of job / Switch after I/O When the PCL printer expansion
timeout board is installed or the model with
the board.
Enable parallel port ON / OFF When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board.
Enable USB port ON / OFF When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board.
Enable network port ON / OFF When the print server card
installed.
Enable ECP ON / OFF When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board.
Network settings IP address setting DHCP: ON / OFF When the PCL printer expansion
(When the print board is installed or the model with
server card the board (Also displayed when the
installed.) print server card is not installed.)
To enable the changed setup, the
power must be rebooted.
Enable TCP/IP ON / OFF To enable the changed setup, the
Enable NetWare ON / OFF power must be rebooted.
Enable EtherTalk ON / OFF
Enable NetBEUI ON / OFF
Reset the NIC When the PCL printer expansion
board is installed or the model with
the board (Also displayed when the

print server card is not installed.)To
enable the changed setup, the
power must be rebooted.
Initialize and/or Restore factory default
store settings Store current configuration

(When the PCL
printer expansion Restore configuration Reboot is required only when the
board is installed network setting is changed.

or the model with
the board.)

D. Network scanner function setting program

Key operator programs Set value (: Default value) Remarks
Scanner settings Initial file format File type PDF / TIFF
(When the setting Compression mode No compression / MH (G3) / MMR (G4)
scanner function is Pages per file ALL
valid.) Initial quality setting Original image type TEXT / TEXT/PHOTO / PHOTO
Exposure Auto / Manual (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5)
Initial resolution setting 200dpi / 300dpi / 400dpi / 600dpi (400dpi: For China, Taiwan)
Default display settings Condition settings / Address book /
Address book (ABC) / Address book
(Group)
The number of direct address/sender keys 6 / 8 / 12 (pcs.)
displayed setting

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3. E-mail Status/E-mail Alerts C. Printer controller specifications
The controller supports the following transmission functions:
A. Basic functions
Text mail transmission by event driven setup and schedule driven
1) Event driven type text message transmission by using MIB infor- setup.
mation of Printer control board.
Mail transmission with an attached file by event driven setup and
2) Management information which body has is coded and transmitted schedule driven setup. For the attached file, the printer controller
in a file type according to the schedule or in the event driven type. makes a file of information data from the MCU.
In this case, the specified mail software is used to receive and
It controls sending time and requests for the machine information at
develop the data.
the sending time to the MCU.
The above functions are available as standard provision only when the
NIC card are installed. (1) Additional machine information
For 2), the software key protect is made. Information to identify the machine. The user administrator manually
enters this information by using a browser. The information is dis-
B. Main body specifications played in the text of the mail.
The body provides event information to the controller. according to These items of information are kept on the controller side or on the
setup the file can be transmitted as an attached file as information for NIC side.
dealers. When a dealer's mail address is set, a file can be attached
Machine name
only to a mail which is transmitted to the mail address.
Machine code
To read the attached file, the specified mail software is required. That
is, the attached file includes numeral information of each main body Installation place
and event information in coded state. If the other mail software is used
to receive, the display contents on the client side cannot be guaran-
teed.

(2) Alert Message

ID Event Message Condition
1 Paper Jam ! ! ! MISFEED HAS OCCURRED ! ! ! When paper/document jam has occurred. If a jam is detected when the power is
turned ON or reset, checking is made again.
2 Toner Low ! ! ! TONER SUPPLY IS LOW ! ! ! When toner LOW is detected for the first time. If toner LOW is detected when the
power is turned ON or reset, checking is made again.
3 Toner Empty ! ! ! ADD TONER ! ! ! When toner empty is detected for the first time. If toner empty is detected when
the power is turned ON or reset, checking is made again.
4 Paper Empty ! ! ! LOAD PAPER/XXX ! ! ! When paper empty is detected for the first time. If paper empty is detected when
the power is turned ON or reset, checking is made again. No information on the
number of steps of trays. Manual feed is not supported. When a tray empty is
detected, information of all the trays that are empty at that time is delivered.
5 Service Required ! ! ! CALL FOR SERVICE ! ! ! When the machine enters the self-diagnosis mode. If detected when the power is
turned ON or reset, checking is made again.
6 PM Required ! ! ! MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ! ! ! When the maintenance counter or the developer counter reaches the specified
count. If detected when the power is turned ON or reset, checking is made again.
(3) Status Message D. Handling of transmission data
Counter information In E-mail Alerts and E-mail Status, a transmission task is generated
When schedule driven is set, the total counter, the copy counter, and regardless of the job which is under process in the machine. These
the printer counter are displayed in a mail address for general. These tasks are processed in the following rules:
information items are supplied from the controller MIB. The "total When the machine receives a mail transmission request during a job
counter" means the "effective paper counter" controlled by the MCU. process (copy scan, copy output, print output, other process) of the
machine, it performs transmission process regardless of the job.
Timer information
When the machine receives a mail transmission request under other
For schedule drive message, the Printer controller controls transmis-
situation, if the job is triggered during transmission process, the job
sion time by means, and transmits a mail.
is started.
Timer setup is made from the Web setup page.
When the machine receives a mail transmission request during the
simulation mode, the request is accepted and transmission process
is started.
When the machine receives a mail transmission request during the
key operator program, it is accepted and transmission process is
started.
When the controller sends two or more requests during a job, only
the last request is accepted.

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 1

Mirror-Motor
RSPF Unit (AR-M256/M258/M316/M318, AR-5625/5631: Optional, AR-M257/M317: Standard)
Down-Load-Connector
RSPF-SEN-PWB Finisher Unit (Optional)
D-sub 9pin
RSPF Cover Sens
RSPF PS Sens RSPF-Paper Feed
RSPF Paper Empty Clutch Staple empty sensor Stapler
RSPF Paper Out Sensor Cartridge empty Paper Size Detector Staple operation motor
RSPF Paper Width Sens Scanner sensor
(Analog) Rear edge plate HP sonsor Staple HP sensor
Cover Mirror HP
: '07/Oct/15

Staple supply cover Side guide HP sensor

RSPF BOOK Sens Sensor Sensor
open/close sensor
L1 D-sub 25pin Option D-Sub 15pin
Tray JAM process Tray paper empty sensor
2

Copy-Lamp
Connector PWB sensor Self climbing sensor
Jam process PG No.1 tray paper exit sensor Side guide plate motor Rear edge plate drive
L2 RSPF-CNT-PWB solenoid

FINISHER
PWB
open/close sensor No.2 tray paper exit sensor
CCD-PWB Lift-up drive control sensor Rear edge plate drive Transport select gate
Defog Paper Size Sensor motor right solenoid

Pout 2 Ssensor

Pout Gate
Solenoid
1. Block diagram

Heater AB INCH

2nd POUT COVE

SENSOR
Paper Full Sensor
Tray position sensor FIN main motor Upper alignment plate
Paper position sensor Tray lift-up motor drive solenoid
RSPF-Motor RSPF-pressure RSPF-DupSOL Transport select gate
Tray position sensor lower Tray offset motor right solenoid 2
release SOL Offset position sensor Shutter drive solenoid
: '08/Jan/10

Paper exit roller clutch

Shifter
HP
Sensor
Fuser Cooling Fan (x2) CN20

CN6
Pout Sensor

CN22
CN26
CN25
CN23
CN16

CN24
(A / INCH)
CPLD Writer
Shifter-Motor CN2 CN505(New)
[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION

Duplex-Conveyance Motor CN4 FAX PWB

Pout Cooling Fan (x2) CN504(New)

CN

Duplex-Motor CN1

CN7
MCU-PWB IMC PWB Mother PWB
(NEW)
Duplex Conveyance Sensor CN503(new)

CN5
Humidity Sensor 256/512MB DIMM (x2)

Main body cassette Unit Duplex Paper

Out Sensor
PAP1H: Paper Empty
LUD1H: Lift Up Detector Paper Remove PCL PWB (New)
PPD1H(PIN): Paper IN Sol
CN11 OR
PCS1H: Pick Up Solenoid Drum Initial
CN

Sensor
SPLC PWB
2nd cassette Unit (Optional) OP interface
CSS2H: Casette Detector PWB
DRS2H: Door Detector 2
PPD2H: Paper Pass Detector

CN17
CN14
CN8
CN19
CN3
CN28
CN27
CN502
CN501
PAP2H: Paper Empty
CN12

LUD2H: Lift Up Detector

CN9
CN18
PCL2H: Pick Up Clutch
LUM2H: Lift Up Motor CN15 2
CN9

TRCLH: Verical transport 2

roller clutch Paper Feed Motor

Manual Feed Unit

Multi-step cassette Unit Main body paper feed load
(Optional) OP interface HPEMPTY: HandpaperEmpty sensor DEV Defog Heater
Paper Feed Motor PWB HPIN: Handpaper IN Sensor TRAYPAPER Ozon (Japan Only)
HPTRAY1: HandpaperTRAY Sensor1 MAIN-Motor InterLock SENSOR Fan Power Unit
OP-UP cassette OP-LO cassette HPTRAY2: HandpaperTRAY Sensor2 Toner-Motor Auditer I/F Coin Switch
PPD1: Paper Pass Detector PPD2: Paper Pass Detector HPSIZE1: Handpaper Size Sensor1 Vender
PAP1: Paper Empty PAP2: Paper Empty HPSIZE2: Handpaper Size Sensor2
LUD1: Lift Up Detector Power Supply PS Cooling Fan
LUD2: Lift Up Detector HPWS: Handpaper Width Sensor OPERATION PANEL
CSS1: Casette Detector CSS2: Casette Detector (Analog) HVU (New)
DRS1: Door Detector DRS2: Door Detector HPSOL: Handpaper PickUp Solenoid Main / Sub PS-SW
WakeUp SW LCD Touch Panel
PCL1: Pick Up Clutch PCL2: Pick Up Clutch CSS1H: Cassette Detector for CR
LUM1: Lift Up Motor LUM2: Lift Up Motor Polygon-Motor
TRCL: Verical transport roller PSRSOL: Paper Stop Roller Sol. Reactor
clutch 2 PCL1H: PickUp Cluth (CE Only)
Key/LED
LUM1H: Lift Up Motor PWB COPY-OP-PWB
(New) (New) APC-PWB BD-PWB AC
Fuser Unit LSU-PWB BD-Sensor
LSU-UN

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Fuser-Lamp(x2)
Thermister(x2 Analog)
 2
1

(1/11)
Key Touch Panel
PWB OPU PWB

LCD UN
: '07/Oct/15

Operation Panel
Interlock SW
2

Separation Pawl
Solenoid OPTICAL BASE PLATE Paper Size Sensor
OPTION (Japan Only)
Copy
Lens
Lamp Dehumidification
2nd PAPER EXIT UN heater
Mirror
Paper Out 2 Sensor Dehumidification
heater

Difimidification
: '08/Jan/10

Cover SW Heater
Inverter CCD PWB PWB
Paper
Paper Full Detection Sensor PWB Size OC Cover Mirror HP
2. Actual wiring diagram

Mirror Sensor Sensor Sensor PWB PAPER EXIT TRAY UNIT

Motor
Harness Holder
Paper Exit
1st PAPER EXIT UN Paper present
Shifter HP Sensor Sensor

OZON Fan
Paper Out Sensor to RSPF UN to Finisher UN
RIC/Down Load

Cooling Fan MCF

MC
B
OP CONNECTOR PWB
Cooling Fan HAND SET
T B
GRID
Pout Gate Solenoid C C
to CPLD writer SPEAKER

Shifter Motor

Dupex Motor
Fax-PWB

Dupex 2 Motor
IMC-PWB
OPTION

to PCL PWB
FUSING UN or POWER SUPPLY PWB
Duplex Pout Sensor GDI PWB
to COIN Vender
MCU-PWB
Thermister 1
Thermister 2
Pout CoolingPout Cooling
Heater Lamp 1 FAN FAN
PS Fan

Thermostat 2 to Auditor
Thermostat 1
31cpm only AC SW

LSU UN DV UN
Heater Lamp 2 CRUM Dehumidification
APC Main Toner Humidity Sensor
PWB Heater SW
Motor Motor
(Japan only)

MANUAL FEED UN BPC

Hand Paper TCS

PM PWB
Width Sensor PWB 2nd CASSETTE UNIT 2nd Cassette
Hand Paper Sensor PWB
Size Sensor 2
Harness Guide Cassette OPTION (Japan Only)
Hand Paper Dehumidification Heater

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Size Sensor 1 Paper feed Solenoid
Door Open/Close
Hand Paper detection SW
Tray 2
Hand Paper
Tray 1 2nd Lift-up UNIT
Transport Cluch
Cassette
Cassette Paper 2nd Interface PWB
Hand Paper Hand Paper Duplex 2 Hand Paper Dehumidification
Casette Lift Up Casette Feed
Solenoid PS Cluch Pick Up Heater SW
IN Sensor Sensor PWB Empty Sensor Sensor
Sensor Sw Motor OPTION 2nd paper
Solenoid Feed
PWB (Japan Only)
1st CASSETTE Cluch

to 3rd Casette
 (1) MCU PWB - OPERATION PANEL UNIT (2/11)

MCU PWB
OPU PWB
CN9 (52207-1819) <OPU PWB FFC> (FFC) CN1(52610-1871)
GND 1 18 GND
+24V_OP 2 17 +24V_OP
GND 3 16 GND
+5V 4 15 +5V
GND 5 14 GND
+3.3V 6 13 +3.3V
+3.3V 7 12 +3.3V CN4(52271-0469)
RES_OPU 8 11 RES_OPU X2/ 1
/ CLK_OPU 9 10 /CLK_OPU Y2/ 2
CRDY_OPU 10 9 CRDY_OPU X1 3 TOUCH PANEL
SRDY_OPU 11 8 SRDY_OPU Y1 4
/ TXD_OPU 12 7 /TXD_OPU
/ RXD_OPU 13 6 /RXD_OPU
GND 14 5 GND
Standby_LED 15 4 Standby_LED
/ WakeUp_Key 16 3 /WakeUp_Key
+5Vsub 17 2 +5Vsub
GND 18 1 GND

KEY PWB
CN1 (IMSA-9619S-24C-TB) <KEY PWB harness> (FFC) CN2(52271-2479)
GND 24 1 GND CN5 (52746-1571) <LCD M FFC> (FFC)
INFO_LED 23 2 INFO_LED V0 1 15 V0
/START_KEY 22 3 /START_KEY LP 2 14 LP
SENSE0 21 4 SENSE0 D-GND 3 13 D-GND
SENSE1 20 5 SENSE1 CP 4 12 CP
SENSE2 19 6 SENSE2 D-GND 5 11 D-GND
SENSE3 18 7 SENSE3 M 6 10 M LCD UNIT
SENSE4 17 8 SENSE4 3.3V_EXT 7 9 3.3V_EXT
SCAN0 16 9 SCAN0 D0 8 8 D0
SCAN1 15 10 SCAN1 D1 9 7 D1
SCAN2 14 11 SCAN2 D-GND 10 6 D-GND
SCAN3 13 12 SCAN3 D2 11 5 D2
SCAN4 12 13 SCAN4 D3 12 4 D3
/ SEG0 11 14 /SEG0 D-GND 13 3 D-GND
/ SEG1 10 15 /SEG1 DISP 14 2 DISP
/ SEG2 9 16 /SEG2 VEE 15 1 VEE
/ SEG3 8 17 /SEG3
COM0 7 18 COM0
CN6
COM1 6 19 COM1
(SM02(8.0)B-BHS-1-TB)
COM2 5 20 COM2
/BZR_PWM 4 21 /BZR_PWM CCFT+ 1
START_LED 3 22 START_LED /CCFT 2
5Vsub 2 23 5Vsub
GND 1 24 GND

PANEL UNIT

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 (2) MCU PWB - OPTICAL BASE PLATE (SENSOR) (3/11)

MCU PWB

CN23 (B34B-PHDSS-B) (AB ONLY)

/ ABJP 1 <OPTICAL SENSOR harness AB>
GND 2
LED1# 3 1 LED1#
LED2# 5 2 LED2#
LED3# 7 3 LED3#
5V 9 4 5V
GND 11 5 GND
DSCLK# 13 6 DSCLK#
DSIN0 15 7 DSIN0
N.C 17 8 N.C
N.C 18 PAPER SIZE SENSOR
LED1# 4 1 LED1#
LED2# 6 2 LED2# (AB ONLY)
LED3# 8 3 LED3#
5V 10 4 5V
GND 12 5 GND
DSCLK# 14 6 DSCLK#
DSIN3 16 7 DSIN3
N.C 19 8 N.C
N.C 20
N.C 21
N.C 22
N.C 23
N.C 24 GP1S73P
N.C 25 1 OCCOVER
N.C 26 2 GND OC COVER SENSOR
N.C 27 3 PullUp
N.C 28
OCCOVER 29
GND 30
PullUp 31 S3B-PH-K-S
PullUp 32 3 PullUp
MHP 33 2 MHP Mirror HP SENSOR PWB
GND 34 1 GND

CN23 (B34B-PHDSS-B)
(INCH ONLY)
N.C 1
N.C 2
N.C 3
N.C 4
N.C 5
N.C 6
N.C 7 <OPTICAL SENSOR harness INCH>
N.C 8
N.C 9 1 DSIN2A
N.C 10 2 GND
N.C 11 3 DSCLK#
N.C 12 4 5V
N.C 13 5 LED0#
N.C 14 PAPER SIZE SENSOR
N.C 15 1 DSIN2B (INCH ONLY)
N.C 16 2 GND
/INCHJP 17 3 DSCLK#
GND 18 4 5V
DSIN2A 19 5 LED0#
GND 21
DSCLK# 23
5V 25
LED0# 27
DSIN2B 20 GP1S73P
GND 22 1 OCCOVER OC COVER SENSOR
DSCLK# 24 2 GND
5V 26 3 PullUp
LED0# 28
OCCOVER 29
GND 30
PullUp 31 S3B- PH- K- S

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 4

PullUp 32 3 PullUp Mirror HP SENSOR PWB
MHP 33 2 MHP
GND 34 1 GND
 (3) MCU PWB - OPTICAL BASE PLATE - OP CONNECTOR PWB (4/11)

OPTICAL BASE PLATE

OP CONNECTOR PWB (1/2)
MCU PWB
CN1 (FF4-32-S1503) <OP INTERFACE PWB harness>
<CCD harness> (FFC) CN6 (FF4-32-S1503) CN16 (00 6229 640 003 800) (FFC) CN902 (40FMN-BTK) CN903 (SUB-D9)
CCDD4 32 1 CCDD4 GND 1 40 GND N.C 1
CCDD3 31 2 CCDD3 MIRMO0 2 39 MIRMO0 SVCMDX 2
CCDD5 30 3 CCDD5 MIRMO1 3 38 MIRMO1 SVSTSX 3
CCDD2 29 4 CCDD2 MIRMO2 4 37 MIRMO2 DTRX 4
CCD CCDD6 28 5 CCDD6 MIRMODA# 5 36 MIRMODA# S-GND 5
CCDD1 27 6 CCDD1 / MIRMODA# 6 35 / MIRMODA# DSRX 6
RIC
PWB CCDD7 26 7 CCDD7 / MIRMODB# 7 34 / MIRMODB# RTSX 7 / DOWN LOAD
CCDD0 25 8 CCDD0 MIRMODB# 8 33 MIRMODB# CTSX 8
ADSCLK 24 9 ADSCLK SVSTS 9 32 SVSTS N.C 9
ADWRT 23 10 ADWRT SVCMD 10 31 SVCMD
ADSD 22 11 ADSD RTS 11 30 RTS CN904 (SUB-D25)
/f1 21 12 /f1 DSR 12 29 DSR S-GND 1
3.3V 20 13 3.3V DTR 13 28 DTR 24V 2
/SH 19 14 /SH CTS 14 27 CTS /SPFMODB# 3
GND 18 15 GND GND 15 26 GND /SPFMODA# 4
/f2 17 16 /f2 SPFPSOL# 16 25 SPFPSOL# SPFMODA# 5
GND 16 17 GND SPFGSOL# 17 24 SPFGSOL# SELC# 6
GND 15 18 GND SPFRSOL# 18 23 SPFRSOL# SELB# 7
GND 14 19 GND SPFCLH# 19 22 SPFCLH# SPFPDA 8
/REFCK 13 20 /REFCK SPFPAPER 20 21 SPFPAPER SPFRSOL# 9
GND 12 21 GND GND 21 20 GND SPFPSOL# 10
/DATCK 11 22 /DATCK GND 22 19 GND SPFPAPER 11
RSPF
GND 10 23 GND SPFWS 23 18 SPFWS 24V 12
/fR 9 24 /fR 3.3V 24 17 3.3V S-GND 13
/DUMC 8 25 /DUMC YSPF 25 16 YSPF P-GND 14
/PB 7 26 /PB SELA# 26 15 SELA# YSPF 15
/OB 6 27 /OB SELB# 27 14 SELB# S-GND 16
5V 5 28 5V SELC# 28 13 SELC# SPFMODB# 17
GND 4 29 GND SPFMODA# 29 12 SPFMODA# SPFWS 18
12V 3 30 12V SPFMODB# 30 11 SPFMODB# 3.3V 19
GND 2 31 GND /SPFMODA# 31 10 /SPFMODA# SELA# 20
12V 1 32 12V /SPFMODB# 32 9 /SPFMODB# SPFCLH# 21
GND 33 8 FINPIN SPFGSOL# 22
/FINCRDY 34 7 /FINCRDY SPFPDB 23
FINSTS 35 6 FINSTS 5V 24
/RESET# 36 5 /RESET# P-GND 25
/FINSRDY 37 4 /FINSRDY
FINCMD 38 3 FINCMD CN902 (SUB-D15)
04FE-ST-VK-N <CL lead harness> (FFC) CN26 (IMSA-9604S-04C) /FINDET 39 2 /FINDET P-GND 1
COPY LAMP P-GND 4 1 P-GND GND 40 1 GND +24V 2
P-GND 3 2 P-GND /FINCRDY 3
UNIT /CL 2 3 /CL FINSTS 4
24V 1 4 24V /RESET# 5
FINPIN 6
+24V 7
FINISHER
P-GND 8
S-GND 9
+3.3V 10
/FINSRDY 11
FINCMD 12
CN906 (52147-0510) +5V 13
1 1 MMA /FINDET 14
MIRROR 2 2 MMB S-GND 15
3 3 /MMA
MOTOR 4 4 /MMB
5 5 +24V

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 (4) MCU PWB - 1st PAPER EXIT UNIT - 2nd PAPER EXIT UNIT (5/11)
2nd PAPER EXIT UNIT
MCU PWB
CN20 (S8B-PH-K-S) <2nd PAPER EXIT harness> GP1SQ73P
PullUp 1 3 PullUp
POUT2 2 1 POUT2 PAPER OUT2 SENSOR
GND 3 2 GND
POUTCOV 4
GND 5
5V 6
PFULL2 7 D2X
GND 8 1 POUTCOV COVER SW
2 GND

GP1SQ44S
2 5V
3 PFULL2 PAPER FULL DETECTION SENSOR
1 GND

1st PAPER EXIT UNIT

CN24 (S12B-PH-K-S) <1st PAPER EXIT herness> GP1A71L3 SHIFTER HP SENSOR

SFTHP 1 2 SFTHP
GND 2 1 GND
5V 3 3 5V
PullUp 4
POUT1 5
GND 6
TFANOUT 7
/TFANMD 8 S3B-PH-K-S
P-GND 9 3 PullUp PAPER OUT SENSOR
TFANOUT 10 2 POUT1
/TFANMD 11 1 GND PWB
P-GND 12

SMR-03V-N SMP-03V-NC

1 TFANOUT 1
2 /TFANMD 2 COOLING FAN
3 P- GND 3

SMR-03V-N SMP-03V-NC
1 TFANOUT 1
2 /TFANMD 2 COOLING FAN
3 P- GND 3

CN22 (S3B-PH-K-M)
+24V 1
/PGSOL1 2
/PGSOL2 3
Pout GATE SOLENOID

CN2 (S6B-PH-K-S)
SW24V 1
SW24V 2 SHIFTER MOTOR
SFTDA# 3
SFTDB# 4
/SFTDA# 5
/SFTDB# 6

CN1 (B5B-PASK-1)
SW24V 1
DPXA 2
DPXB 3 DUPLEX MOTOR
/DPXA 4
/DPXB 5

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 6

CN4 (B5B-PH-KzzzR)
SW24V 1
DPX2A 2
DPX2B 3
/DPX2A 4 DUPLEX2 MOTOR
/DPX2B 5
 (5) MCU PWB - FUSING UNIT - POWER SUPPLY PWB (6/11)

MCU PWB
FUSING UNIT

DUPLEX POUT SENSOR

GP1SQ73P
PullUP 3
GND 2
PDPX 1

HARNESS GUIDE
<FUSING section
1 BU03P-TR-P-H interface harness> CN19 (S7B-PH-K-S)
THERMISTER1
1
1 PullUP 3 1 PullUP
1 2 GND 2 2 GND
THERMISTER2
1 3 PDPX 1 3 PDPX
PHNR-3-H PHNR-3-H 4 RTH1
<Thermostat harness1> <Thermostat harness1> 5 GND
SRA-51T-3 SRA-51T-3 6 RTH2
BU04P-TR-P-H 7 GND
THERMOSTAT2 THERMOSTAT1 1 RTH1 4
2 GND 3
SRA-51T-3 SRA-51T-3 3 RTH2 2
4 GND 1
PHNR-4-H PHNR-4-H
SRA-51T-3

Heater Lamp1 (CENTER)

SRA-51T-3

<HL interface POWER PWB

harness> CN5 (B2P-VL)
Heater Lamp2 (SIDE)
2 N.C
175164-1 1 LIVE

VLP-03V VLR-03V
<FUSING harness> CN6 (B2P3-VH)
2 LIVE 2
3 HL-OUTPUT1 3 1 HL-OUTPUT1
1 HL-OUTPUT2 1 2 N.C
3 HL-OUTPUT2

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 MANUAL FEED UNIT
(6) MCU PWB - MANUAL FEED UNIT - CASSETTE OF MAIN UNIT (7/11) SMP-02V-NC SMR-02V-N
1 24V 1 HAND PAPER
2 /HPSOL 2
SOLENOID
MCU PWB D2X
1 HPTRAY1
HAND PAPER
2 GND TRAY1

D2X HAND PAPER

1 HPTRAY2
2 GND TRAY2
HARNESS GUIDE <MANUAL FEED UNIT
CN15 (B36B-PNDZS-1) BU15P-TR-P-H harness> GP1S73P
<DRIVE/MANUAL FEED harness>
24V 5 15 24V 1 1 HPSIZE1 HAND PAPER PICK
/HPSOL 7 14 /HPSOL 2 2 GND
HPTRAY1 9 13 HPTRAY1 3 3 PullUp SIZE SENSOR1
GND 11 12 GND 4
HPTRAY2 13 11 HPTRAY2 5
GND 15 10 GND 6
HPSIZE1 17 9 HPSIZE1 7 GP1S73P
GND 19 8 GND 8 1 HPSIZE2 HAND PAPER
PullUp 21 7 PullUp 9 2 GND
HPSIZE2 23 6 HPSIZE2 10 3 PullUp SIZE SENSOR2
GND 25 5 GND 11
PullUp 27 4 PullUp 12
3.3V 29 3 3.3V 13
HPWS 31 2 HPWS 14 S3B-PH-K-S
GND 33 1 GND 15 3 3.3V HAND PAPER
N.C 35 PHNR-15-H PHNR-15-H 2 HPWS
24V 3 1 GND WIDTH SENSOR
/PSRSOL 4
GND 10
/DUP2SEN 12
PullUp 14 SMP-03V-NC SMR-03V-N
/HPIN 26 1 24V 1
GND 28
2 N.C 2 PS CLUCH
PullUp 30 3 /PSRSOL 3
N.C 32
N.C N.C 34
2
N.C 36
HPEMPTY 16 BU03P-TR-P-H S3B- PH- K- S
<DUPLEX2 SENSOR harness> DUPLEX2
GND 18 1 GND 3 1 GND
PullUp 20 2 /DUP2SEN 2 2 / DUP2SEN
CSS1H 22 3 PullUp 1 3 PullUp
SENSOR PWB
GND 24 PHNR-03-H PHNR-03-H
/PCL1H 2
24V 1 BU04P-TR-P-H
/LUM1H 6 1 /HPIN 4 <MANUAL FEED PIN harness> GP1S73P2
P-GND 8 2 N.C 3 1 /HPIN HAND PAPER IN SENSOR
3 GND 2 2 GND
4 PullUp 1 3 PullUp
PWB
PHNR-4-H PHNR-4-H

BU05P-TR-P-H <MANUAL FEED PIN harness> GP1S73P2

1 HPEMPTY 5 1 /HPEMPTY HAND PAPER EMPTY SENSOR
2 GND 4 2 GND
3 PullUp 3 3 PullUp
PWB
4 CSS1H 2
5 GND 1
PHNR-5-H PHNR-5-H

D2X CASSETTE SENSOR

1 CSS1H
2 GND SW
SMP-02V-BC SMR-02V-B
1 /PCL1H 1
2 24V 2 PAPER FEED CLUCH

B3B-PH-K-S
1 / LUM1H
2 N.C LIFT UP MOTOR
3 P- GND

SMR-02V-N SMP-02V-NC

1 24V 1

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 8

2 /PCS1H 2 PAPER FEED SOLENOID
CN14 (B8B-PH-K-S) <CASSETTE PWB harness>
24V 1
/PCS1H 2 B6B-PH-K-S
GND 3 1 GND
CASSETTE SENSOR
/PIN 4 2 /PIN PWB
5V 5 3 5V
/PAP1H 6 4 /PAP1H
N.C 7 5 N.C
/LUD1H 8 6 /LUD1H
1st CASSETTE
 (7) MCU PWB - OP CONNECTOR PWB - POWER SUPPLY PWB (8/11)

MCU PWB
<POWER SUPPLY harness>
P/S PWB(2/3)
CN10(B30B-PNDZS-1) CN101(B30B-PNDZS-1)
+12V 21 1 +12V
Sub3.3V 28 3 Sub3.3V
+3.3V 22 5 +3.3V
+3.3V 20 7 +3.3V
+5V 18 9 +5V
D-GND 30 11 D-GND
D-GND 26 13 D-GND
D-GND 16 15 D-GND
D-GND 14 17 D-GND
D-GND 2 19 D-GND
+24V 3 21 +24V
P-GND 8 23 P-GND
/PR 9 25 /PR
FW 13 27 FW
P-OFF 15 29 P-OFF
Sub5V 25 2 Sub5V
Sub3.3V 27 4 Sub3.3V
+3.3V 24 6 +3.3V
+5V 17 8 +5V
D-GND 29 10 D-GND
D-GND 23 12 D-GND
D-GND 19 14 D-GND
D-GND 1 16 D-GND
+24V 6 18 +24VINT
+24V 4 20 +24VINT
P-GND 7 22 P-GND
P-GND 5 24 P-GND
FAN-G 11 26 FAN-G
HLOUT2 12 28 HLOUT2
HLOUT1 10 30 HLOUT1

CN12(B14B-PASK-1) CN10(B14B-PASK-1)
#187
3.3V 1 1 3.3V Socket Holder
TCDA# 2 2 TCDA# MC
<MC harness>
/CVSEL 3 3 /CVSEL
/TCLON 4 4 /TCLON
/BPWM 5 5 /BPWM CN11(B2P3-VH) <GB, MCFB harness>
/MC 6 6 /MC MCFB 3
/TC 7 7 /TC N.C 2
/HVSEL1 8 8 /HVSEL1 GRID 1
/HVSEL2 9 9 /HVSEL2
/HVSEL3 10 10 /HVSEL3
/GRIDL 11 11 /GRIDL
BIAS 12 12 BIAS
P-GND 13 13 P-GND
SW24V 14 14 SW24V
#187 <TC harness> # 187
TC TC TC high
CN901 (B10B-PH-K-S) CN201(B10B- PASK- 1) voltage
24VOP 4 1 24VOP (B2P-VH) <BC harness> # 187
24VOP 5 2 24VOP BC 1 BC Holder
24VOP 6 3 24VOP N.C 2
+3.3V 8 4 +3.3V
+5V 7 5 +5V
D-GND 9 6 D-GND
D-GND 10 7 D-GND
AC SW
CN2 (B03P-VL-R) <AC SW harness>
P-GND 1 8 P-GND AC-L OUT 1
P-GND 2 9 P-GND N.C 2
P-GND 3 10 P-GND
AC-N OUT 3

OP CONNECTOR PWB (2/2) CN3 (B03P-VL-B)

AC-N IN 1
N.C 2
AC-L IN 3

CN102 (B3B-PH-K-S)
/PSFAN 1
N.C 2
GND 3
PS FAN

CN1 (B03P-VL)

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 9

LIVE 1
N.C 2
NEUTRAL 3

F-GND
 (8) MCU PWB - DV UNIT - LSU UNIT - OTHERS (9/11)

SMP-03V-NC SMR-03V-N
OZON 1 OZFANOUT 1
2 /OZFAN 2
FAN 3 GND 3

PAPER EXIT TRAY UNIT

PAPER EXIT <PAPER
<DV INTERFACE harness> CN502 (B14B-PNDZS-1) MCU PWB
SENSOR EXIT 10 OZFANOUT
SENSOR 12 /OZFAN
GP1S73P harness> BU03P-TR-P-H 14 GND
GND 2 1 GND 3 13 GND
TRAYPAPER 1 2 TRAYPAPER 2 11 TRAYPAPER
PullUP 3 3 PullUp 1 9 PullUp
PHNR-03-H PHNR-03-H 2 GND
4 DEV
CONNECTOR HOLDER 6 TONER
8 24V
1 GND
PAPER EXIT TRAY 3 5V
5 DEVCLK#
7 DEVID#

P/S PWB (2/2)

CN12(B02P-NV)
DV BIAS 1
GND 2
CN8 (B05B-PASK-1) (B05B-PASK-1)
<MAIN MOTOR harness>
+24V 5 1 +24V
P-GND 4 2 P-GND
LD 3 3 LD MAIN MOTOR
51010-0811 52025-0811
S/S 2 4 S/S
8 DV BIAS 8 PWB
CLK 1 5 CLK
7 N.C 7
6 GND 6
5 DEV 5
4 N.C 4
TCS 3 N.C 3
2 TONER 2 CN3 (B2P-VH)
1 24V 1 TMD 1 TONER MOTOR
/TMD 2

PI8-FX-4P-DS TSR-04V-K
1 GND 1 CN28 (B13B-PH-K-S)
2 5V 2 /PNC# 1
CRUM PWB 3 DEVCLK# 3 /COPY# 2
4 DEVID# 4 /CA# 3
DV UNIT /AUD-READY 4
/AUD-DTC 5
<LSU INTERFACE 5V 6
CN501 (B13B-PASK-1) GND 7 Auditor UN
<LSU harness> BU12P-TR-P-H
harness> 24V 8
B10B-PH-K-S 1 SW5V (Option)
SW5V 4 1 SW5V 12 2 N.C N.C 9
/SYNC 5 2 /PMRDY 11 3 /PMRDY /AUD-TC 10
/VIDEO 6 3 /VIDEO 10 4 /VIDEO 24V 11
/SAMP 7 4 /SAMP 9 5 /SAMP /PNC-a 12
APCSTT# 8 5 APCSTT 8 6 APCSTT P-GND 13
APC GND 9 6 GND 7 7 GND
LPSEL 10 7 LPSEL 6 8 LPSEL
SW5V 3 8 /PMCLK 5 9 /PMCLK
/SYNC 2 9 /SYNC 4 10 /SYNC CN27 (B12B-XASK-1)
GND 1 10 /PMD 3 11 /PMD /CV_SIZE3 12
11 P-GND 2 12 P-GND /CV_SIZE2 11
12 24V 1 13 24V /CV_SIZE1 10
B3B-PH-K-S /CV_SIZE0 9
PHNR-12-H PHNR-12-H
GND 3 /CV_DPX 8 COIN
BPC /SYNC 2 /CV_STAPLE 7
SW5V 1 /CV_CA 6 VENDER
/CV_START 5

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 10

/CV_COUNT 4
(OPTION)
177622-5 /CV_COPY 3
/PMCLK 1 P-GND 2
PM /PMRDY 2 24V 1
/PMD 3
PWB P-GND 4
24V 5
LSU UNIT
 (9) MCU PWB - OPTION CASSETTE - DEHUMIDIFICATION HEATER (10/11)

MCU PWB

XLP-02V XLP-02V
1st cassette
PS PWB A-2 DH-L A-2 B-2 DH-L A-2
Dehumidification
A-1 NEUTRAL A-1 B-1 NEUTRAL A-1 heater
XLR-02V XLR-02V
DEHUMIDIFI-
CATION SW
CN4(B2P3-VH) 172074-1 XLP-02V <HEATER BRANCH HARNESS>
2nd cassette
NEUTRAL 3 DH-L C-2 DH-L A-2 B-2 DH-L A-2
Dehumidification
(N.C) 2 172074-7 C-1 NEUTRAL A-1 B-1 NEUTRAL A-1
heater
LIVE 1 LIVE XLR-02V XLP-02V XLR-02V
<DEHUMIDIFICATION
HEATER SW AN2>
XLP-02V XLP-02V
3rd cassette
C-2 DH-L A-2 B-2 DH-L A-2
Dehumidification
C-1 NEUTRAL A-1 B- 1 NEUTRAL A-1
heater
XLR-02V XLR-02V
CN17 (B40B-PNDZS-1) CN9 (B40B-PNDKS-1) <HEATER BRANCH HARNESS>
24V 1 1 24V
24V 2 2 24V XLP-02V
2nd CASSET PWB 4th cassette
P-GND 3 3 P-GND C-2 DH-L A-2
Dehumidification
P-GND 4 4 P-GND C-1 NEUTRAL A-1 heater
GND 5 5 GND <HEATER BRANCH HARNESS> XLR-02V
GND 6 6 GND
GND 7 7 GND
GND 8 8 GND 31 sheet model only ILSW
5V 9 9 5V harness
5V 10 10 5V PHNR-03-H+BU03P-TR-P-H AN2 CN504(B06B-CZHK-B-1)
3.3V 11 11 3.3V RED 1 POUTFAN# 3 6 POUTFAN#
3.3V 12 12 3.3V POUTFAN YL 2 N.C 2 5 /POUTFANCTRL(N.C)
GND 13 13 GND BK 3 P-GND 1 4 P-GND
LUM2# 14 14 LUM2# 03CK-6H-P 3 POUTFAN#
Y1A 15 15 Y1A 2 /POUTFANCTRL(N.C)
PCS2# 16 16 PCS2# PHNR-03-H+BU03P-TR-P-H 1 P-GND
Y1B 17 17 Y1B RED 1 POUTFAN# 3
PCL2# 18 18 PCL2# POUTFAN YL 2 N.C 2
Y2 19 19 Y2 BK 3 P-GND 1
LUM1B# 20 20 LUM1B#
MCU PWB
03CK-6H-P
CSSELA# 21 21 CSSELA#
TRCLB# 22 22 TRCLB#
CSSELC# 23 23 CSSELC# ZHR-4 CN503(PAP-04V-S)
PCS1B# 24 24 PCS1B# 5VN 1 4 5VN
CSSELB# 25 25 CSSELB# Temperature HUD-M 2 3 HUD-M
PCL1B# 26 26 PCL1B# humidity sensor D-GND 3 2 D-GND
Bl# 27 27 Bl# TH_M 4 1 TH_M
Al# 28 28 Al#
/Bl# 29 29 /Bl#
/Al# 30 30 /Al# Soldering SMR-03V-N CN18(B3P-VH)
/OPCASSEL 31 31 /OPCASSEL 24VINT 1 24VINT 1 1 24VINT
LUM1A# 32 32 LUM1A# ILSW Soldering 2 N.C 2 2 N.C
24V 33 33 24V SW24V 3 SW24V 3 3 SW24V
TRCLA# 34 34 TRCLA# SMP-03V-NC
24V 35 35 24V SMR-02V-N CN11(B04B-PH-K-R)
PCS1A# 36 36 PCS1A# Separation 1 24V 1 1 24V
P-GND 37 37 P-GND pawl SOL 2 /PREMSOL 2 2 /PREMSOL
PCL1A# 38 38 PCL1A# SMP-02V-NC 3 N.C
P-GND 39 39 P-GND 4 N.C
GND 40 40 GND

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 11

 AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631/5625 X/5631 X ELECTRICAL SECTION 12 - 12
to
IMC
PWB
32 5V
31 5V
2 5V
1 5V

55 N.C
42 N.C
36 N.C
35 N.C
27 N.C
25 N.C
12 N.C

34 3.3V
33 3.3V
4 3.3V
3 3.3V

60 GND
46 GND
41 GND
40 GND
39 GND
30 GND
16 GND
11 GND
10 GND
9 GND

44 ESSTS
14 ESCMD

43 /ESDET
38 /READY
8 /HSYNC

28 /ESPRD

37 /SCLINE
7 /PRLINE

51 GDATA9
50 GDATA7
49 GDATA5
48 GDATA3
47 GDATA1
21 GDATA8
20 GDATA6
19 GDATA4
18 GDATA2
17 GDATA0

59 /ESCS0P
57 /ESCS1P
5 /RESET#

13 /ESPAGE
6 /PWOFF#

15 /ESCRDY

45 /ESSRDY

54 GDATA15
53 GDATA13
52 GDATA11
24 GDATA14
23 GDATA12
22 GDATA10

29 /ESACK0P
26 /ESACK1P

58 /ESREQ0P
56 /ESREQ1P
CN7(TX25-60P-6ST-H1)

3.3Vsub 1 1 3.3Vsub
3.3Vsub 2 2 3.3Vsub
24V 3 3 24V
(10) Boad to Boad (11/11)

GND 4 4 GND
GND 5 5 GND
/SCLINE 6 6 /SCLINE
/READY 7 7 /READY
5V 8 8 5V
GDATA1 9 9 GDATA1
GDATA3 10 10 GDATA3
CN3 (TX24-60R-12ST-H1)
CN5 (TX25-60P-12ST-H1)

Mother- PWB

GDATA5 11 11 GDATA5
GDATA7 12 12 GDATA7
GDATA9 13 13 GDATA9
GDATA11 14 14 GDATA11
GDATA13 15 15 GDATA13
GDATA15 16 16 GDATA15
/PRINTWU 17 17 /PRINTWU
/PCLDET 18 18 /PCLDET
PCLSTS 19 19 PCLSTS
/PCLSRDY 20 20 /PCLSRDY
/PCLREQ1P 21 21 /PCLREQ1P
/PCLCS1P 22 22 /PCLCS1P
/PCLREQ0P 23 23 /PCLREQ0P
/PCLCS0P 24 24 /PCLCS0P
/FAXDET 25 25 /FAXDET
FAXSTS 26 26 FAXSTS
/FAXSRDY 27 27 /FAXSRDY
MCU PWB

/FAXREQ0P 28 28 /FAXREQ0P
/FAXCS0P 29 29 /FAXCS0P
3.3V 30 30 3.3V
5Vsub 31 31 5Vsub
EXTRS 32 32 EXTRS
GND 33 33 GND
GND 34 34 GND
/RESET 35 35 /RESET
/PWOFF# 36 36 /PWOFF#
/PRLINE 37 37 /PRLINE
/HSYNC 38 38 /HSYNC
/PSSTS 39 39 /PSSTS
GDATA0 40 40 GDATA0
GDATA2 41 41 GDATA2
GDATA4 42 42 GDATA4
GDATA6 43 43 GDATA6
GDATA8 44 44 GDATA8
GDATA10 45 45 GDATA10
GDATA12 46 46 GDATA12
GDATA14 47 47 GDATA14
/FWUAX 48 48 /FWUAX
/PCLPAGE 49 49 /PCLPAGE
PCLCMD 50 50 PCLCMD
/PCLCRDY 51 51 /PCLCRDY
/PCLPRD 52 52 /PCLPRD
/PCLACK1P 53 53 /PCLACK1P
/PCLACK0P 54 54 /PCLACK0P
/FAXPAGE 55 55 /FAXPAGE
FAXCMD 56 56 FAXCMD
/FAXCRDY 57 57 /FAXCRDY
/FAXPRD 58 58 /FAXPRD
/FAXACK0P 59 59 /FAXACK0P
GND 60 60 GND
1 5Vsub
2 5Vsub 24V 1 1 24V
FG

3 3.3Vsub 24V 2 2 24V

4 3.3Vsub 5V 3 3 5V
5 /RESET 5V 4 4 5V
OPTION

6 /PWOFF 3.3V 5 5 3.3V

SRA-21T-3

7 /PRLINE 3.3V 6 6 3.3V

8 /HSYNC /RESET 7 7 /RESET
9 GND /PWOFF 8 8 /PWOFF
10 GND /PRLINE 9 9 /PRLINE
11 GND /HSYNC 10 10 /HSYNC
CN (TX24-60R-12ST-H1)

CN (TX25-60P-12ST-H1)
12 GND GND 11 11 GND

CN1 (TX25-60P-12ST-H1)
13 /PCLPAGE GND 12 12 GND
14 PCLCMD /FAXPAGE 13 13 /FAXPAGE
15 /PCLCRDY FAXCMD 14 14 FAXCMD
16 GND /FAXCRDY 15 15 /FAXCRDY
17 GDATA0 GND 16 16 GND
18 GDATA2 GDATA0 17 17 GDATA0
19 GDATA4 GDATA2 18 18 GDATA2
20 GDATA6 GDATA4 19 19 GDATA4
<HANDSET cable>

21 GDATA8 GDATA6 20 20 GDATA6 CN8 (B2B-PH-K-S)

22 GDATA10 GDATA8 21 21 GDATA8 RHS- 1
23 GDATA12 GDATA10 22 22 GDATA10 GND 2
FAX PWB
24 GDATA14 GDATA12 23 23 GDATA12
25 GND GDATA14 24 24 GDATA14 CN7 (B4B-PH-K-S)
26 /PCLPRD GND 25 25 GND TX+ 1

or
27 /PCLACK1P /FAXPRD 26 26 /FAXPRD RX+ 2
28 GND /FAXACK1P 27 27 /FAXACK1P RX- 3
HAND SET

29 /PCLACK0P GND 28 28 GND TX- 4

30 GND /FAXACK0P 29 29 /FAXACK0P

GDI PWB
31 5Vsub GND 30 30 GND
32 5Vsub 24V 31 31 24V

to PCL PWB
33 3.3Vsub 24V 32 32 24V
34 3.3V 5V 33 33 5V
35 /PRINTWU 5Vsub 34 34 5Vsub
36 PSSTS 3.3V 35 35 3.3V
37 /SCLINE 3.3V 36 36 3.3V
38 /READY EXTRS 37 37 EXTRS
39 GND FAXWU 38 38 FAXWU
CN9 (B3B-PH-K-S)
40 GND /SCLINE 39 39 /SCLINE <SPEAKER harness>
SP+ 1
41 GND /READY 40 40 /READY
SP- 2
42 GND GND 41 41 GND
N.C 3
43 /PCLDET GND 42 42 GND
44 PCLSTS /FAXDET 43 43 /FAXDET
45 /PCLSRDY FAXSTS 44 44 FAXSTS
46 GND /FAXSRDY 45 45 /FAXSRDY
47 GDATA1 GND 46 46 GND
48 GDATA3 GDATA1 47 47 GDATA1
49 GDATA5 GDATA3 48 48 GDATA3
50 GDATA7 GDATA5 49 49 GDATA5
51 GDATA9 GDATA7 50 50 GDATA7
52 GDATA11 GDATA9 51 51 GDATA9
53 GDATA13 GDATA11 52 52 GDATA11
54 GDATA15 GDATA13 53 53 GDATA13
55 GND GDATA15 54 54 GDATA15
56 /PCLREQ1P GND 55 55 GND
57 /PCLCS1P /FAXREQ1P 56 56 /FAXREQ1P
SPEAKER
58 /PCLREQ0P /FAXCS1P 57 57 /FAXCS1P
59 /PCLCS0P /FAXREQ0P 58 58 /FAXREQ0P
60 GND /FAXCS0P 59 59 /FAXCS0P
GND 60 60 GND
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