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FIRMWARE REVISION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS GROUP
31
VERSION 1C
MARCH 2002
AR280/285/335
ICU
PCU
OPE
Revision/Correction Made
1.31 1.31
S1.31
•
Corrected blank copy problem in duplex mode.
2.01 2.00
S2.01
•
To prevent HDD trouble (E7-03).
•
Optional ARFN2 installation.
2.01a
•
Corrected H4 trouble (FWS disturbed by noise)
2.02 2.02
S2.02
•
Added function that displays processing speed while editing
images.
images.
•
Improved registration accuracy when “Middle Binding” &
“AMS” functions are selected.
“AMS” functions are selected.
•
Changed the method of controlling paper transport when A3
paper is fed out of the ADU.
paper is fed out of the ADU.
•
Set Sim26-01 to 1 only when destination is set SUK/SEEG
•
Corrected center edge erase deviation problem when Hi-Fi &
Edge Erase modes are both selected.
Edge Erase modes are both selected.
•
Prevents images of tiny dust like substances from being
printed on the leading edge.
printed on the leading edge.
2.03 2.03
•
Corrected incomplete copy (blank 2nd side) during pamphlet
mode copying.
mode copying.
2.04
•
Corrected the spelling of “October” when using the text
stamp function.
stamp function.
3.27 3.25
S3.24
•
Upgraded due to the launch of the AR-PB2
3.37 3.35
S3.35
•
Added Sim 26-46
•
Corrected “Hang-Up” problem while printing 2040 sheets
from Word97 using Mail Merge.
from Word97 using Mail Merge.
•
To correct the Main Motor operation (keeps rotating).
•
Added Sim26-40 which allows the time duration of the
polygon motor after completion of a copy run.
polygon motor after completion of a copy run.
•
E7-00 trouble when printing mixed data in duplex, insert
cover sheet, by-pass tray modes.
cover sheet, by-pass tray modes.
3.38
•
To correct booklet A4 on A3
3.40
•
Corrects the problem with the LCC counter value contained
in the data printed by Sim 22-06 not printing correctly.
in the data printed by Sim 22-06 not printing correctly.
3.41
•
To correct black streaks that appear on the edge of the first
copy after the power is turned on.
copy after the power is turned on.
FIRMWARE REVISION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS GROUP
32
VERSION 1C
MARCH 2002
AR250/286/336
ICU
PCU
OPE
Revision/Correction Made
E1.01 E1.01 E1.01
•
Production start.
E1.03 E1.03
•
Changed firmware with the release of the AR250.
•
Corrected the problem with the mechanical count & multi
count do not match.
count do not match.
E1.07 E1.04 E1.03
•
Corrected the image shift problem in pamphlet mode.
•
Added Sim26-40 which allows the time duration of the
polygon motor after completion of a copy run.
polygon motor after completion of a copy run.
•
Corrected the printing order of date if different from what is
designated.
designated.
•
Corrected black lines when using A3 original/OC mode/
AMS/Duplex copy/Pamphlet copy left binding are used
together.
AMS/Duplex copy/Pamphlet copy left binding are used
together.
•
Corrected spelling in Jam guidance.
•
Corrected stretched copy image when using “Binding
change” & “Pamphlet copy right binding”.
change” & “Pamphlet copy right binding”.
E1.09 E1.05
•
Corrected the problem that a paper jam can occur when a
document containing A3 & A5 size is printed in the duplex
mode.
document containing A3 & A5 size is printed in the duplex
mode.
•
Improved image positioning for booklet mode printout.
•
Printer configuration page not showing the correct printer
model(s).
model(s).
AR250N
ICU
PCU
OPE
Revision/Correction Made
E2.00 E1.05 E1.03
•
Production start.
FIRMWARE REVISION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS GROUP
33
VERSION 1C
MARCH 2002
AR405
ICU
PCU
OPE
Revision/Correction Made
1.06 1.02
S1.01
•
When using printer function, the data on/after page 83 is
printed.
printed.
•
Prints Test Pattern 30 in Sim64-01.
1.07 1.04
•
Method of creating a patch on the drum during process
control is changed.
control is changed.
•
“Factory setting” allows paper to be delivered to the Top Tray
with an AR-FN1N.
with an AR-FN1N.
2.02 2.02
S2.01
•
Axis scanner is supported.
•
The time of image processing is shortened when using the
“Edit” function.
“Edit” function.
•
When using Operation guide key, the explanations are
indicated in reverse order on LCD.
indicated in reverse order on LCD.
•
To correct main motor operation (keeps cycling) when using
Cover page insertion/Copy enlargement at 129%/Binding
margin & 2 position stapling (ARFN1N).
Cover page insertion/Copy enlargement at 129%/Binding
margin & 2 position stapling (ARFN1N).
S2.02
•
Corrected maintenance cycle settings using Sim21-01.
2.04 2.03
S2.03
•
When comparing the sum of the internal copier auditor
counter reading & the valid copy counter reading, the auditor
counter reading is larger.
counter reading & the valid copy counter reading, the auditor
counter reading is larger.
•
The misspelling in Sim48-01 & Key Op’s program is
corrected.
corrected.
•
Priority message for “Maintenance Required” indicated on
LCD is changed.
LCD is changed.
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The wordings “Select Stamp & “Watermark” are changed.
2.09 2.06
S2.06
•
Added Sim 26-46.
•
Corrected image shift problem using Pamphlet Mode.
•
Added Sim26-40 which allows the time duration of the
polygon motor after completion of a copy run.
polygon motor after completion of a copy run.
•
Changed procedure for clearing “POD” jam.
•
Corrected stretched copy image when using “Binding change”
& “Pamphlet copy right binding”.
& “Pamphlet copy right binding”.
•
Corrected the printing order of date if different from what is
designated.
designated.
•
Corrected black lines when using A3 original/OC mode/
AMS/Duplex copy/Pamphlet copy left binding are used
together
AMS/Duplex copy/Pamphlet copy left binding are used
together
•
Corrected spelling in Jam guidance.
2.12 2.07
•
Corrected intermittent paper jams when a document
containing A3 & A5 size is printed in duplex mode.
containing A3 & A5 size is printed in duplex mode.
•
Improved image positioning for booklet mode printout.
•
Improved the status monitor for the printer mode.
•
Improved the gauge indication for each tray of the finisher
(printer admin)
(printer admin)
FIRMWARE REVISION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS GROUP
34
VERSION 1C
MARCH 2002
AR505
ICU
PCU
OPE
Revision/Correction Made
A5.10 A5.10 A5.10
•
Corrected the border location for multi-shot & repeat copy.
•
Corrected possible paper jams when entering the AR-FN3
during staple mode printing.
during staple mode printing.
•
Changed the width of margin on the copies that are made in
the combination of dual page copy & margin shift modes.
the combination of dual page copy & margin shift modes.
A5.11
•
Corrects Z folding and paper mis-feeds when feeding from
the LCC in duplex copy mode.
the LCC in duplex copy mode.
Finishers
FN1
FN2
FN3
Revision/Correction Made
2.00 1.00 2.1A
•
Production start.
1.01
•
Changed the method of controlling the alignment plate and
paddle to improve staking ability when staple sort mode is
selected.
paddle to improve staking ability when staple sort mode is
selected.
1.03
•
Upgraded due to the release of AR405.
•
Correct paper misfeeds when printing face down (AR405 only)
2.10
•
Include one-way clutch when shipping clutch when shipping.
2.13
•
Upgrade due to release of AR405 and ARPB2.
3.20
•
Upgraded to ARFN1N.
3.22
•
Changed the number of times the alignment plate operates
from twice to once for copying operation in staple mode.
from twice to once for copying operation in staple mode.
1.04
•
To correct error detection when the boomerang arm is
interrupted by the tilt tray when first powered on.
interrupted by the tilt tray when first powered on.
Document Feeders
RF1
RF2
RSPF
Revision/Correction Made
C.11 C.11 v.44
•
Production start.
v.45
•
To improve the original paper feeding performance when
using duplex copying – the operation timing of the paper
feeding motor and the pressure solenoid has been changed.
using duplex copying – the operation timing of the paper
feeding motor and the pressure solenoid has been changed.
•
The problem of multiple copying has been corrected (M/C
locked if a jam occurred after second and following pages
copied.
locked if a jam occurred after second and following pages
copied.
Desk Units
DE1
DE7
Revision/Correction Made
1.01 1.01
•
Production start.
2.01
•
To support AR405 (upgrade to AR-DE1N)
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