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AR-235/275 SIMULATION - 8
Note: Executable only when the finisher is installed.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 12)
[Selection 1]
Select with the 10-key.
[Selection 2]
(Input/Selection screen)
Operation/procedure
The operating states of the sensor and the detector are displayed.
The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
Note: Execution is possible only when the option cassette is installed.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 9)
Select the load to check with the 10-key.
During execution of load operation, [EXEC] is highlighted.
Pressing the [BACK] key under this state interrupts the operation.
During execution of load operation, [EXEC] is highlighted.
Pressing the [BACK] key under this state interrupts the operation.
Display items
Content
Installation
range
Default
1:PAPER PUSH TMG
Paper holder
descending timing in
non-staple
descending timing in
non-staple
34-66
50
Used to adjust the descending timing of the
paper holder lever before lift-up operation
after paper exit or offset operation. (The
paper holder lever prevents against paper
shift in paper top surface detection and paper
stacking .)
paper holder lever before lift-up operation
after paper exit or offset operation. (The
paper holder lever prevents against paper
shift in paper top surface detection and paper
stacking .)
2:PAPER OUT DOWN
Tray descending
distance after non-
staple paper exit
distance after non-
staple paper exit
0-12
1
Used to adjust the offset tray descending
distance after non-staple paper exit.
The descending distance is the relative
distance from the non-staple standby
position.
distance after non-staple paper exit.
The descending distance is the relative
distance from the non-staple standby
position.
3:STAPLE UP
Tray lift distance
before staple paper
exit
before staple paper
exit
0-12
6
The height of the tray standby position in
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.)
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.)
4:STAPLE DOWN
Tray descending
distance after staple
paper exit
distance after staple
paper exit
0-12
6
Used to adjust the offset tray descending
distance after staple paper exit.
The descending distance is the relative
distance from the non-staple standby
position.
distance after staple paper exit.
The descending distance is the relative
distance from the non-staple standby
position.
5:OFFSET INI.POS
Offset tray shift
position adjustment
position adjustment
0-99
13
Used to shift the offset tray to the shipment
position or the disassembly position.
The offset tray is shifted to the specified
counter position.
position or the disassembly position.
The offset tray is shifted to the specified
counter position.
(In the case of 0 - 94 (Shipment position: 13))
1) Initialize the offset tray normally.
2) The tray descends to the parameter posi-
tion + 1 pulse position.
3) The tray lifts up to the specified parame-
ter 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 posi-
tion. Check to insure that there is no paper
in the tray before execution.
tion. Check to insure that there is no paper
in the tray before execution.
3-11
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the shifter.
Item
Operation
(Initial screen)
(Executing screen)
1:F-R
Reciprocating operation
2:HP CHECK
Home position check
SFTHP:
Shifter home position (At detection, highlighted)
[
←
] key
Shifts the position toward R side by the specified steps.
[
→
] key
Shifts the position toward F side by the specified steps.
[
↑
] key
Shifts to the home position.
4
4-2
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in
the option tray and the related circuit.
the option tray and the related circuit.
Section
Paper feed
Item
Operation
PED2
2nd cassette paper empty sensor
LUD2
2nd cassette paper upper limit detection sensor
PFD2
2nd cassette paper pass sensor
CD2
2nd cassette empty sensor
PED3
3rd cassette paper empty sensor
LUD3
3rd cassette paper upper limit detection sensor
PFD3
3rd cassette paper pass sensor
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
DSWR3
3rd cassette right door detection sensor
DSWR2
2nd cassette right door detection sensor
DSWR4
4th cassette right door detection sensor
4-3
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the load in the option
tray and the control circuit.
tray and the control circuit.
Section
Paper feed
Item
Operation
Sim3-11 SHIFTER CHK
1:F-R
2:HP CHECK
1
Sim3-11 SHIFTER CHK
1:
F-R
2:HP CHECK
EXEC 1
Sim3-11 SHIFTER CHK
SFTHP
[ ]:R [ ]:HP [ ]:F
Sim4-2 SENSOR CHECK
PED2 LUD2 PFD2
CD2
PED3 LUD3 PFD3 CD3
PED4
LUD4
PFD4 CD4
DSWR2 DSWR3 DSWR4
AR-235/275 SIMULATION - 9
The motor for 10sec, the solenoid ON for 500msec, OFF for 500msec.
The lift-up motor operates only when the tray is opened. (20 times)
Note: Execution is possible only when the option cassette is installed.
Operation/procedure
The LCD is displayed as follows. (All LED’s are ON.)
Operation/procedure (Pattern 8)
Press the [OK] key.
ON/OFF operation of the heater lamp is repeated 5 times in an interval
of 500ms.
of 500ms.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 8)
Press the [OK] key.
The copy lamp lights up for 10 sec.
When 10 sec passed, the copy lamp is turned OFF.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 9)
The names of the loads which can be operated are displayed. Select
the load to be checked with the 10-key.
the load to be checked with the 10-key.
The motor for 10sec, the solenoid ON for 500msec, OFF for 500msec.
(20 times)
(20 times)
The lift-up motor operates only when the tray is opened.
(Initial screen)
(Executing screen)
1:LUM2
2nd cassette lift-up motor
2:CPFC2
2nd cassette pick-up solenoid
3:CPFS2
2nd cassette paper feed clutch
4:TRC2
2nd cassette transport roller clutch
5:DM
2nd cassette paper transport motor (3rd cassette paper
transport motor)
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
5
5-1
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the display, LCD in the
operation panel, and control circuit.
operation panel, and control circuit.
Section
Operation (screen/operation)
Item
Operation
(Initial screen)
With the upper half section highlighted,
contrast changes "Standard
contrast changes "Standard
→
MAX
→
MIN." in
every 2sec.
(6 sec later)
With the lower half section highlighted, contrast
changes "Standard
changes "Standard
→
MAX
→
MIN." in every
2sec.
(6 sec later)
The back light changes in the sequence of
"OFF
"OFF
→
Red
→
Yellow
→
Green" every 2
seconds.
5-2
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and the
control circuit.
control circuit.
Section
Fixing (Fusing)
Item
Operation
Sim4-3 OUTPUT CHECK
1:LUM2 4:TRC2
2:CPFC2 5:DM
3:CPFS2 6:LUM3
1/2 EXEC
Sim4-3 OUTPUT CHECK
7:CPFC3 10:LUM4
8:
CPFS3
11:CPFC4
9:TRC3 12:CPFS4
2/2
EXEC
8
Sim5-1 LCD/LED CHK.
Sim5-1 LCD/LED CHK.
Sim5-1 LCD/LED CHK.
(Initial screen)
(Executing screen)
5-3
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the copy lamp and the
control circuit.
control circuit.
Section
Optical (Image scanning)
Item
Operation
(Initial screen)
(Executing screen)
6
6-1
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the loads (clutches and
solenoids) in the paper transport system and the
control circuit.
solenoids) in the paper transport system and the
control circuit.
Section
Paper transport (Discharge/Switchback/Transport)
Item
Operation
(Initial screen)
(Executing screen)
1:LUM1
1st cassette lift-up motor
2:CPFC1
1st cassette pick-up solenoid
3:CPFS1
1st cassette paper feed clutch
4:MPFS
Manual feed pick-up solenoid
5:RRC
Resist roller clutch
6:PSPS
Separation pawl solenoid
7:OGS
Paper exit gate switching solenoid
8:LUM2
2nd cassette lift-up motor
9:CPFC2
2nd cassette pick-up solenoid
10:CPFS2
2nd cassette paper feed clutch
11:TRC2
2nd cassette transport roller clutch
12:LUM3
3rd cassette lift-up motor
13:CPFC3
3rd cassette pick-up solenoid
14:CPFS3
3rd cassette paper feed clutch
15:TRC3
3rd cassette transport roller clutch
16:LUM4
4th cassette lift-up motor
17:CPFC4
4th cassette pick-up solenoid
18:CPFS4
4th cassette paper feed clutch
Sim5-2 HEATER LAMP
PRESS OK KEY EXEC
Sim5-2 HEATER LAMP
EXEC
Sim5-3 COPY LAMP
PRESS OK KEY EXEC
Sim5-3 COPY LAMP
EXEC
Sim6-1 OUTPUT CHECK
1:LUM1 4:MPFS
2:CPFC1 5:RRC
3:CPFS1 6:PSPS
1/2 EXEC
Sim6-1 OUTPUT CHECK
7:OGS 10:CPFS2
8:
LUM2
11:TRC2
9:CPFC2
2/2
EXEC
8
AR-235/275 SIMULATION - 10
Operation/procedure (Pattern 9)
The names of the loads which can be operated are displayed. Select
the load to be checked with the key.
the load to be checked with the key.
The selected fan motor is highlighted and it rotates for 10sec.
Operation/procedure
Select with the 10-key.
Press [CA] key, and the simulation will be terminated and copying will
be made with the set contents.
be made with the set contents.
When selected without setup, the selected value is registered and
highlighted. When selected with previous setup, the previous setup is
canceled and it is displayed normally.
highlighted. When selected with previous setup, the previous setup is
canceled and it is displayed normally.
This setting is canceled by power OFF.
Note: In SIM 7-1, pressing [CA] key terminates the simulation and the
machine enters the aging mode without resetting. Therefore, to
perform "4. Intermittent setup," the intermittent cycle must be set
with SIM 7-6 in advance.
Reset is not performed when the machine enters the aging
mode.
perform "4. Intermittent setup," the intermittent cycle must be set
with SIM 7-6 in advance.
Reset is not performed when the machine enters the aging
mode.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 1)
Enter the interval aging cycle time (sec) with the 10-key pad . Refer to
7-1.
7-1.
Operation/procedure
Warm-up starts by the cover open/close.
(Can be performed repeatedly by open/close of the cover.)
The warm-up time is counted up and displayed in the unit of sec.
If the [CA] key is pressed at this time, count-up is interrupted to termi-
nate the simulation. (However, warm-up is continued.)
nate the simulation. (However, warm-up is continued.)
After completion of warming up, "WARM UP COMPLETED" is dis-
played and the control returns to the initial screen.
played and the control returns to the initial screen.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 4)
After selecting the mode, enter the adjustment value and press the
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
6-2
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of each fan motor and its
control circuit.
control circuit.
Section
Others
Item
Operation
(Initial screen)
(Executing screen)
1:VFM
Only the fusing fan operates
2:DCFM&DCFM2
Power cooling fan, power cooling fan 2
operations
operations
3:VFM&DCFM&DCFM2
Fusing fan, power cooling fan, and power
cooling fan 2 are operated at the same time.
cooling fan 2 are operated at the same time.
7
7-1
Purpose
Setting/Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to set the aging operation conditions.
Item
Operation
1:AGING
Aging enable/disable setting
2:MISFEED
Jam detection enable/disable setting
3:FUSING
Fusing operation enable/disable setting
The fusing temperature is not controlled. The heater is
not turned ON.
The fusing temperature is not controlled. The heater is
not turned ON.
4:INTERVL
Intermittent setting (Valid only when set to AGING.)
5:WARMUP
Warm-up save setting
The machine goes into the ready state only by
shading, disregarding fusing and process control.
After going into the ready state, normal control is
performed.
The machine goes into the ready state only by
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
Sim6-2 FAN MOTOR
1:VFM
2:DCFM&DCFM2
3:VFM&DCFM&DCFM2
EXEC
2
Sim6-2 FAN MOTOR
1:VFM
2:
DCFM
&DCFM2
3:VFM&DCFM&DCFM2
EXEC
2
Sim7-1 AGING SET.
1:AGING 4:INTERVL
2:
MISFEED
5:WARMUP
3:FUSING 6:DV CHK.
2
7-6
Purpose
Setting/Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to set the cycle of intermittent aging.
Item
Operation
Setting range
1-255
Default
3
7-8
Purpose
Setting/Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to set the display of the warm-up time.
Item
Operation
(Initial screen)
(Executing screen)
(Initial screen after completion)
8
8-1
Purpose
Adjustment/Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
developing bias voltage in each copy mode and the
control circuit.
developing bias voltage in each copy mode and the
control circuit.
Section
Image process (Photoconductor/Developping/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Developer/Toner hopper
Cleaning)
Developer/Toner hopper
(Initial screen)
(Input/Selection screen) (Executing screen)
Sim7-6 INTERVAL SET
AGING INTERVAL 3
[ 1-255]
3
Sim7-8 WARM UP TIME
PLEASE COVER
OPEN AND CLOSE
Sim7-8 WARM UP TIME
WARMING UP,
PLEASE WAIT.
1
Sim7-8 WARM UP TIME
PLEASE COVER
OPEN AND CLOSE
WARM UP COMPLETED.
10
Sim8-1 DV BIAS COPY
1:AE 426
2:TEXT 450
3:TEXT/PHOTO 450
1/2
Sim8-1 DV BIAS COPY
5:SUPER PHOTO 400
EXEC [200-550]
400
Sim8-1 DV BIAS COPY
5:SUPER PHOTO 400
EXEC
[200-550]
400
AR-235/275 SIMULATION - 11
(
∗
) Linked with the destinations of SIM 26-6.
Linked with the auto exposure mode of SIM 46-19-1.
The minimum increment is 2V.
The result of (Set value – 199) / 2 is stored in the EEPROM.
When reading a value from the EEPROM, the value of (EEP value *2)
+ 200 is used as the set value.
Therefore, the set value entered must be an even number. If an odd
number is entered the entered odd number + 1 is displayed after
pressing [OK] key.
The result of (Set value – 199) / 2 is stored in the EEPROM.
When reading a value from the EEPROM, the value of (EEP value *2)
+ 200 is used as the set value.
Therefore, the set value entered must be an even number. If an odd
number is entered the entered odd number + 1 is displayed after
pressing [OK] key.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 4)
After selecting the mode, enter the adjustment value and press the
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
The input value is in the increment of –25V.
(
∗
) Linked with the destinations of SIM 26-6.
Linked with the auto exposure mode of SIM 46-19-1.
*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 8 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 –350V.
If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to –480V (pattern 1), the
grid low voltage is –350V.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 4)
After selecting the mode, enter the adjustment value and press the
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
The input value is in the increment of –25V.
(
∗
) Linked with the destinations of SIM 26-6.
Linked with the auto exposure mode of SIM 46-19-1.
*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 8 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 –350V.
If, for example, the grid high voltage is set to –480V (pattern 1), the
grid low voltage is –350V.
Operation/procedure (Pattern 4)
After selecting the mode, enter the adjustment value and press the
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
[OK] key, and output will be made for 30sec.
Display items
Content
Installation
range
Default
1:AE
AE (
∗
)
200-550
426 (–426V)
2:TEXT
Character
450 (–450V)
3:TEXT/PHOTO
Character/Photo
450 (–450V)
4:PHOTO
Photo
450 (–450V)
5:SUPER PHOTO
Super photo
400 (–400V)
6:TONER SAVE
Toner save
376 (–376V)
8-2
Purpose
Adjustment/Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each copy mode
and the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each copy mode
and the control circuit.
Section
Image process (Photoconductor/Developping/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Photo conductor
Cleaning)
Photo conductor
(Initial screen)
(Input/Selection screen) (Executing screen)
Display items
Content
Setting
range
Default
1:AE
AE (
∗
)
1-8
4 (–555V)
2:TEXT
Character
5 (–580V)
3:TEXT/PHOTO
Character/Photo
5 (–580V)
4:PHOTO
Photo
5 (–580V)
5:SUPER PHOTO
Super photo
3 (–530V)
6:TONER SAVE
Toner save
2 (–505V)
NO.
Set value
Grid High
Grid Low
1
480
–480V
–350V
2
505
–505V
–375V
3
530
–530V
–400V
4
555
–555V
–425V
5
580
–580V
–450V
6
605
–605V
–475V
7
630
–630V
–500V
8
655
–655V
–525V
Sim8-2 MHV(H) COPY
1:AE 3
2:TEXT 5
3:TEXT/PHOTO 5
1/2
Sim8-2 MHV(H) COPY
5:SUPER PHOTO 3
EXEC [ 1- 8]
3
Sim8-2 MHV(H) COPY
5:SUPER PHOTO 3
EXEC
[ 1- 8]
3
8-3
Purpose
Adjustment/Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (low mode) in each copy mode
and the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (low mode) in each copy mode
and the control circuit.
Section
Image process (Photoconductor/Developping/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Photo conductor
Cleaning)
Photo conductor
(Initial screen)
(Input/Selection screen) (Executing screen)
Display items
Content
Setting
range
Default
1:AE
AE (
∗
)
1-8
4 (–425V)
2:TEXT
Character
5 (–450V)
3:TEXT/PHOTO
Character/Photo
5 (–450V)
4:PHOTO
Photo
5 (–450V)
5:SUPER PHOTO
Super photo
3 (–400V)
6:TONER SAVE
Toner save
2 (–375V)
NO.
Set value
Grid High
Grid Low
1
480
–480V
–350V
2
505
–505V
–375V
3
530
–530V
–400V
4
555
–555V
–425V
5
580
–580V
–450V
6
605
–605V
–475V
7
630
–630V
–500V
8
655
–655V
–525V
8-10
Purpose
Adjustment/Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
developing bias voltage in each printer mode and the
control circuit.
developing bias voltage in each printer mode and the
control circuit.
Section
Image process (Photoconductor/Developping/
Transfer/Cleaning)
Developer/Toner hopper
Transfer/Cleaning)
Developer/Toner hopper
(Initial screen)
(Input/Selection screen) (Executing screen)
Sim8-3 MHV(L) COPY
1:AE 3
2:TEXT 5
3:TEXT/PHOTO 5
1/2
Sim8-3 MHV(L) COPY
5:SUPER PHOTO 3
EXEC [ 1- 8]
3
Sim8-3 MHV(L) COPY
5:SUPER PHOTO 3
EXEC
[ 1- 8]
3
Sim8-10 DV BIAS PRT
1:DENS1(600) 400
2:DENS2(600) 450
3:DENS3(600) 450
1/4
Sim8-10 DV BIAS PRT
5:DENS5(600) 500
EXEC [200-550]
500
Sim8-10 DV BIAS PRT
5:DENS5(600) 500
EXEC
[200-550]
500
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