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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.
•
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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SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS GROUP
35
VERSION 1C
MARCH 2002
AR287/337
ICU
PCU
OPE
Revision/Correction Made
Date
L1.22 L1.20 L1.20
•
Production start.
•
Adjusted the amount of void (front/rear) and lead
edge registration when using A3 size paper.
edge registration when using A3 size paper.
•
Corrected spelling in jam guidance.
•
Changed “warm-up” message on LCD after print job
is interrupted due to a paper misfeed.
is interrupted due to a paper misfeed.
Apr’00
L2.10 L2.10 L2.10
•
Additional counter for network scanning
•
A message is displayed when the inserted fee is
short when using the coin vend option.
short when using the coin vend option.
•
On the machines under tandem setting, when the job
on the sub-machine stops, a message is transmitted
to the status monitor.
on the sub-machine stops, a message is transmitted
to the status monitor.
•
To accompany the changes of the scanner motor
manufacturer from 2 phase to 3 phase motor.
manufacturer from 2 phase to 3 phase motor.
•
The message displayed when the outer counter is
opened has been changed.
opened has been changed.
Jun’00
L2.11
•
The input value for adjusting the tip increased more
than the value of the regular machine – this is now
corrected.
than the value of the regular machine – this is now
corrected.
Jul’00
L2.30 L2.30 L2.31
•
Changed the toner control specification when
returning from shut off mode.
returning from shut off mode.
•
Supports 10Gb Hard Disk Drive upgrades.
•
Addition of Sim 26-59 (scanner motor manufacture
chenge)
chenge)
Jun’01
L2.32
•
Enable AR-NS1 Demonstration Mode (500 Scans)
AVAILABLE ONLY ON THIS ICU FIRMWARE VERSION
N/A
L2.40 L2.40 L2.40
•
Error detect timing for H5-01 has been changed (
from 3 to 5 successive occurrences of paper jam).
from 3 to 5 successive occurrences of paper jam).
•
Change of handling E7-00 trouble code to avoid H3-
00 problems.
00 problems.
•
Information about rotating images is retained during
paper out condition while printing data using the
bypass tray.
paper out condition while printing data using the
bypass tray.
Jul’01
L2.41
•
To correct blank “back” pages when printing an A4
size document combining double sided, side stitch
and image rotation.
size document combining double sided, side stitch
and image rotation.
Oct’01
FIRMWARE REVISION
SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS GROUP
36
VERSION 1C
MARCH 2002
AR407
ICU
PCU
OPE
Revision/Correction Made
Date
M1.22 M1.20 M1.20
•
Production start.
•
Adjusted the amount of void (front/rear) and lead
edge registration when using A3 size paper.
edge registration when using A3 size paper.
•
Corrected spelling in jam guidance.
•
Changed “warm-up” message on LCD after print job
is interrupted due to a paper misfeed.
is interrupted due to a paper misfeed.
Apr’00
M2.10 M2.10 M2.10
•
Additional counter for network scanning
•
A message is displayed when the inserted fee is
short when using the coin vend option.
short when using the coin vend option.
•
On the machines under tandem setting, when the
job on the sub-machine stops, a message is
transmitted to the status monitor.
job on the sub-machine stops, a message is
transmitted to the status monitor.
•
To accompany the changes of the scanner motor
manufacturer from 2 phase to 3 phase motor.
manufacturer from 2 phase to 3 phase motor.
•
The message displayed when the outer counter is
opened has been changed.
opened has been changed.
July’00
M2.30 M2.30 M2.30
•
Corrects Z folding and paper mis-feeds when
feeding from the LCC in duplex copy mode.
feeding from the LCC in duplex copy mode.
•
Supports 10Gb Hard Disk Drive upgrades.
•
Addition of Sim 26-59 (scanner motor manufacture
change).
change).
Jun’01
M2.32
•
Enable AR-NS1 Demonstration Mode (500 Scans)
AVAILABLE ONLY ON THIS ICU FIRMWARE VERSION
N/A
M2.40 M2.40 M2.40
•
Error detect timing for H5-01 has been changed (
from 3 to 5 successive occurrences of paper jam).
from 3 to 5 successive occurrences of paper jam).
•
Change of handling E7-00 trouble code to avoid H3-
00 problems.
00 problems.
•
Information about rotating images is retained during
paper out condition while printing data using the
bypass tray.
paper out condition while printing data using the
bypass tray.
Jul’01
M2.41
•
To correct blank “back” pages when printing an A4
size document combining double sided, side stitch
and image rotation.
size document combining double sided, side stitch
and image rotation.
Oct’01
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