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Standby for entry of SIM
sub code
Enter SIM sub code with
the 10-key.
Press the START button.
Press the START button.
The display is made according
to the selected mode and the item.
START (Normal mode)
Press the Program (P) key.
Press the interrupt key.
Press the clear key.
Press the interrupt key.
Standby for entry of
SIM code.
Enter the main code of
SIM with the 10-key.
The main code of SIM
is displayed.
Press the START button.
Is there a sub code ?
Select the mode and the
item with the 10-key and
item with the 10-key and
the function key.
Operation check ?
Operating conditions
check ?
Data clear ?
Adjustments
or setting (counter data
change) ?
Do you
want to change the
content ?
Enter the new setting and
adjustment values.
Press the interrupt key.
Press the START button.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and item.
Press the START button.
The display is made according to
the selected some and the item.
Press the START button.
Press the START button.
Is it the same
simulation ?
Press the interrupt key.
Do you want
to perform another
simulation ?
Do you
want to end the
simulation ?
The changed content
is stored.
The simulation mode
is canceled.
Press the clear all key.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and the item.
(Other modes)
The selected mode and
the item are cleared.
8 – 2
B. Simulation list
(1) Main/Sub
Code
Function (Purpose)
Purpose
Section
Item
Main
Sub
1
1
Used to check the operations of the scanner
unit and its control circuit.
unit and its control circuit.
Operation test/check
Optical (Image scanning)
Operation
2
Used to check the sensors and detectors in
the scanner section and the related circuits.
the scanner section and the related circuits.
Operation test/check
Optical (Image scanning)
Operation
2
1
Used to check the operations of the RADF
unit and the control circuit. (The document
feed operation is repeatedly performed.)
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
unit and the control circuit. (The document
feed operation is repeatedly performed.)
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF
Operation
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors
and detectors in the RADF unit and the
related circuits. (AR-C150/C250)
and detectors in the RADF unit and the
related circuits. (AR-C150/C250)
Operation test/check
ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF
Operation
3
Used to check the operations of the loads in
the RADF unit and the related circuits.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
the RADF unit and the related circuits.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF
Operation
3
2
Used to check the operations of the loads in
the sorter/finisher and the related circuits.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
the sorter/finisher and the related circuits.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
Sorter/Finisher
Operation
3
Used to check the operations of the loads in
the sorter/finisher and the related circuits.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
the sorter/finisher and the related circuits.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
Sorter/Finisher
Operation
4
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors
and detectors in the large capacity tray and
the related circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
and detectors in the large capacity tray and
the related circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
Paper transport
Operation
3
Used to check the operations of the loads in
the large capacity tray and the control circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
the large capacity tray and the control circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
Paper transport
Operation
5
1
Used to check the operations of the
operation panel display lamps and LCD and
the control circuit.
operation panel display lamps and LCD and
the control circuit.
Operation test/check
Operation (Display/
Operation key)
Operation key)
Operation
2
Used to check the operations of the heater
lamp and the control circuit.
lamp and the control circuit.
Operation test/check
Fixing (Fusing)
Operation
3
Used to check the operations of the scanner
lamp and the control circuit.
lamp and the control circuit.
Operation test/check
Optical (Image scanning)
Operation
4
Used to check the operations of the
discharge lamp and the control circuit.
discharge lamp and the control circuit.
Operation test/check
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Others
Operation
6
1
Used to check the operations of the loads
(clutches and solenoids) in the paper
transport system and the control circuits.
(clutches and solenoids) in the paper
transport system and the control circuits.
Operation test/check
Paper transport
(Discharge/Switchback/
Transport)
(Discharge/Switchback/
Transport)
Operation
2
Used to check the operation of each fan
motor and its control circuit.
motor and its control circuit.
Operation test/check
Others
Operation
7
1
Used to set the aging conditions.
Setting/
Operation test/check
Operation test/check
Operation
6
Used to set the intermittent aging cycle.
Setting/
Operation test/check
Operation test/check
Operation
8
Used to set Yes/No of warm-up time display.
Setting/
Operation test/check
Operation test/check
Operation
9
Used to check the operation of each color
image quality.
image quality.
Operation test/check
Others
Picture quality
8
1
Used to check and adjust the operation of
each print mode developing bias voltage and
the control circuit.
each print mode developing bias voltage and
the control circuit.
Adjustment/
Operation test/check
Operation test/check
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
2
Used to check and adjust the operation of
each print mode main charger grid voltage
and the control circuit.
each print mode main charger grid voltage
and the control circuit.
Adjustment/
Operation test/check
Operation test/check
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
6
Used to check and adjust the operation of
the transfer charger current and the control
circuit. (Old)
the transfer charger current and the control
circuit. (Old)
Adjustment/
Operation test/check
Operation test/check
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Copy
9
1
Used to check the operation of the loads
(clutches and solenoids) in the duplex
section and the control circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
(clutches and solenoids) in the duplex
section and the control circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
Duplex
Operation
2
Used to check the operation of the sensors
and detectors in the duplex section and the
control circuit. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
and detectors in the duplex section and the
control circuit. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
Duplex
Operation
8 – 3
Code
Function (Purpose)
Purpose
Section
Item
Main
Sub
9
4
Used to check the operation of the duplex
unit alignment plate and the control circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
unit alignment plate and the control circuit.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation test/check
Duplex
Operation
10
0
Used to check the operation of the toner
motor and the control circuit. (Note) Never
execute this simulation with toner in the toner
hopper. Otherwise extra toner will enter the
developing section, causing overtoner. Be
sure to remove the toner from the toner
hopper.
motor and the control circuit. (Note) Never
execute this simulation with toner in the toner
hopper. Otherwise extra toner will enter the
developing section, causing overtoner. Be
sure to remove the toner from the toner
hopper.
Operation test/check
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Developer/
Toner Hopper
Toner Hopper
Operation
14
0
Used to cancel self diag troubles H3, H4,
and H5. Inhibition of the color copy mode
operation is canceled.
and H5. Inhibition of the color copy mode
operation is canceled.
Clear/Cancel (Trouble
etc.)
etc.)
Trouble
Error
15
0
Used to cancel self diag trouble U6 (Large
capacity tray). (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
capacity tray). (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Clear/Cancel (Trouble
etc.)
etc.)
Paper transport
Trouble
16
0
Used to cancel self diag trouble U2.
Clear/Cancel (Trouble
etc.)
etc.)
Trouble
Error
17
0
Used to cancel self diag troubles PF (copy
inhibition command from the host computer).
inhibition command from the host computer).
Clear/Cancel (Trouble
etc.)
etc.)
Communication unit
(TEL/LIU/MODEM etc.)
(TEL/LIU/MODEM etc.)
Trouble
Error
21
1
Used to set the maintenance cycle.
Setting
Specifications
Counter
22
1
Used to check the print count value in each
section and each operation mode. (Used to
check the maintenance timing.)
section and each operation mode. (Used to
check the maintenance timing.)
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Counter
2
Used to check the total misfeed count and
the total trouble count. (If the misfeed count
is considerably great, it may be judged as
necessary to repair. By dividing this count by
the total count, the misfeed rate can be
obtained.)
the total trouble count. (If the misfeed count
is considerably great, it may be judged as
necessary to repair. By dividing this count by
the total count, the misfeed rate can be
obtained.)
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Trouble
3
Used to check misfeed positions and the
misfeed count of each position. (If the
misfeed count is considerably great, it may
be judged as necessary to repair.) (Other
sections than RADF section)
misfeed count of each position. (If the
misfeed count is considerably great, it may
be judged as necessary to repair.) (Other
sections than RADF section)
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Trouble
Misfeed
4
Used to check the total trouble (self diag)
history.
history.
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Trouble
5
Used to check the ROM version of each unit
(section).
(section).
Others
Software
6
Used to print the setting and adjustment data
list.
list.
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Operation
7
Used to display the key operator code. (Used
when the customer forgets the key operator
code.)
when the customer forgets the key operator
code.)
User data output/Check
(Display/Print)
(Display/Print)
Data
User data
8
Used to check the number of uses of the
staple, and the RADF.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
staple, and the RADF.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Counter
9
Used to check the number of uses (print
quantity) of each paper feed section.
quantity) of each paper feed section.
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Paper transport
Counter
10
Used to check the system configuration
(option, internal hardware).
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
(option, internal hardware).
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
Specifications
Options
12
Used to check the misfeed positions and the
number (history) of misfeed at each position.
(If the misfeed count is considerably great, it
may be judged as necessary to repair.)
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
number (history) of misfeed at each position.
(If the misfeed count is considerably great, it
may be judged as necessary to repair.)
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Operation data
output/Check
(Display/Print)
output/Check
(Display/Print)
ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF
Trouble
Misfeed
24
1
Used to clear the the misfeed counter, the
misfeed history, the trouble counter, and the
trouble history. (After completion of
maintenance, the counters are cleared.)
misfeed history, the trouble counter, and the
trouble history. (After completion of
maintenance, the counters are cleared.)
Data clear
Memory
Counter
2
Used to clear the data of the number of uses
(print quantity) of each paper feed section.
(print quantity) of each paper feed section.
Data clear
Paper transport
Counter
Paper feed
3
Used to clear the data of the number of uses
of the stapler, the RADF, and the scanner.
of the stapler, the RADF, and the scanner.
Data clear
Counter
4
Used to reset the maintenance counter.
Data clear
Counter
Maintenance
5
Used to reset the developer counter. (The
developer counter of the installed DV unit is
reset.)
developer counter of the installed DV unit is
reset.)
Data clear
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Developer/
Toner Hopper
Toner Hopper
Counter
Developer
8 – 4
Code
Function (Purpose)
Purpose
Section
Item
Main
Sub
24
7
Used to clear the OPC drum (membrane
decrease) correction counter. (Performed
when the OPC drum is replaced.)
decrease) correction counter. (Performed
when the OPC drum is replaced.)
Data clear
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Photo
conductor
conductor
Counter
Photo conductor
8
Used to clear the waste toner counter in the
transfer section.
transfer section.
Data clear
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Copy
Counter
9
Used to clear the self print and the list print
counter. "(After completion of maintenance,
this counter is cleared.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
counter. "(After completion of maintenance,
this counter is cleared.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Data clear
Printer
Counter
Printer
25
1
Used to check the operation of the main
drive (excluding the scanner section) and the
toner density sensor. (The toner density
sensor output can be monitored.)
drive (excluding the scanner section) and the
toner density sensor. (The toner density
sensor output can be monitored.)
Operation test/check
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Developer/
Toner Hopper
Toner Hopper
Operation
2
Used to make the initial setup (automatic
adjustment) of toner density when replacing
developer.
adjustment) of toner density when replacing
developer.
Setting
Image process
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
(Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/
Cleaning)
Developer/
Toner Hopper
Toner Hopper
26
1
Used to make option setup. (When installing
an option, this simulation is used to setup for
that option (software).
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
an option, this simulation is used to setup for
that option (software).
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Setting
Specifications
Options
2
1) Used to set the paper size of the large
capacity tray. (When the paper size is
changed, the software setup must be
changed accordingly with this simulation.)
2) Used to detect 8.5
capacity tray. (When the paper size is
changed, the software setup must be
changed accordingly with this simulation.)
2) Used to detect 8.5
×
13 (INCH Series)
paper or documents and to set the display
mode. (All paper feed modes)
3) Used to set the display form of the paper
kind in the manual paper feed mode.
mode. (All paper feed modes)
3) Used to set the display form of the paper
kind in the manual paper feed mode.
Setting
Paper transport
Specifications
3
Used to set the auditor specification mode.
Setting must be made according to the use
conditions of the auditor.
Setting must be made according to the use
conditions of the auditor.
Setting
Auditor
Specifications
5
Used to set the count mode of the total
counter, the developer counter, and the
maintenance counter.
counter, the developer counter, and the
maintenance counter.
Setting
Specifications
Counter
6
1)Used to set the specifications (paper, fixed
copy magnification ratio, machine operations
in case of an image (process) correction
error) according to the destination.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
2) Used to set the user logo. (AR-C100 only)
copy magnification ratio, machine operations
in case of an image (process) correction
error) according to the destination.
(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
2) Used to set the user logo. (AR-C100 only)
Setting
Specifications
Destination
18
Used to set YES/NO of toner save operation.
(This simulation is valid only for Japan and
UK versions. It depends on Sim 26-6
(Destination) setting. For the other
destinations, the same setting can be made
by the user program P22. (Effective only in
the monochrome copy mode)
(This simulation is valid only for Japan and
UK versions. It depends on Sim 26-6
(Destination) setting. For the other
destinations, the same setting can be made
by the user program P22. (Effective only in
the monochrome copy mode)
Setting
Specifications
Operation mode
(Common)
(Common)
22
Used to set the specification (language) for
the destination. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
the destination. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270)
Setting
Specifications
Language
28
Used to set the AC power voltage. (For
control of the fusing section heater lamp)
control of the fusing section heater lamp)
Setting
Power supply
(DC/AC/High)
(DC/AC/High)
Operation
30
Used to set the CE mark complying
operation mode. (Conforms to the soft start
when driving the fusing heater lamp.)
operation mode. (Conforms to the soft start
when driving the fusing heater lamp.)
Setting
Fixing (Fusing)
Specifications
Operation mode
(Common)
(Common)
32
Used to set the fan rotating speed. (low
speed)
speed)
Setting
Operation
35
Used to set whether the trouble history
display by SIM 22-4 is displayed as one
trouble or as the accumulated number of
continuous troubles when two or more
troubles of same kind occur continuously.
display by SIM 22-4 is displayed as one
trouble or as the accumulated number of
continuous troubles when two or more
troubles of same kind occur continuously.
Setting
Specifications
45
Used to set the copy charge. (AR-C100 only)
Setting
Specifications
Others
52
Used to set YES/NO of count up of non-copy
paper (cover or insertion paper).
paper (cover or insertion paper).
Setting
Specification
Operation mode
53
Used by the user to set Enable/Disable auto
color calibration (auto adjustment of color
balance and density)
color calibration (auto adjustment of color
balance and density)
setting
Specifications
Operation mode
54
Used to adjust the brightness of LCD display.
(AR-C250 only)
(AR-C250 only)
Adjustment
LCD display
Operation
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