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AR-C170M SIMULATION 9 - 1
[9] SIMULATION
(Diagnostics, setup, adjustment value
input, data display)
input, data display)
1. Outline and purpose
The simulation has the following functions to grasp the machine
operating status, identify the trouble position and causes in an
earlier stage, and make various setups and adjustments speedily
for improving the serviceability of the machine.
operating status, identify the trouble position and causes in an
earlier stage, and make various setups and adjustments speedily
for improving the serviceability of the machine.
1) Various adjustments
2) Setup of specifications and functions
3) Canceling troubles
4) Operation check
5) Various counters check, setup, and clear
6) Machine operating status (operation history) data check, clear
7) Transfer of various data (adjustments, setup, operations,
counters)
The operating procedures and the displays differ depending on the
form of the operation panel of the machine.
form of the operation panel of the machine.
2. Code-type simulation
A. Operating procedures and operations
∗
Entering the simulation mode
1) #/P key (program) ON
→
Asterisk (*) key ON
→
CLEAR (C)
key ON
→
Asterisk (*) key ON
→
Ready for input of a main
code of simulation
2) Entering a main code with the 10-key
→
START (Black copy)
key ON
3) Entering a sub code with the 10-key
→
START (Black copy)
key ON
4) Select an item with the scroll key and the item key.
5) The machine enters the mode corresponding to the selected
item.
Press START key or EXECUTE key to start the simulation
operation.
operation.
To cancel the current simulation mode or to change the main
code and the sub code, press the user setup key.
code and the sub code, press the user setup key.
∗
Canceling the simulation mode to return to the normal mode
1) Press CLEAR ALL (CA) key.
AR-C170M SIMULATION 9 - 2
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NO
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NO
Standby for entry of SIM
sub code
Enter SIM sub code with
the 10-key.
Press the START button.
The display is made according
to the selected mode and the item.
START (Normal mode)
Press the #/P key.
Press the asterisk (*) key.
Press the clear (C) key.
Press the asterisk (*) 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 scroll key
and the item key.
he
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 CUSTOM
SETTINGS key
Press the CUSTOM
SETTINGS key
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and item.
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
The display is made according to
the selected some and the item.
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
Is it the same
simulation ?
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 (CA) key.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and the item.
(Other modes)
The selected mode and
the item are cleared.
AR-C170M SIMULATION 9 - 3
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.
scanner unit and its control circuit.
Operation test/check
Scanner (reading)
Operation
2
Used to check the sensors and
detectors in the scanner section and
the related circuits.
detectors in the scanner section and
the related circuits.
Operation test/check
Scanner (reading)
Operation
5
Used to check the scanner
(scanning) unit and its control circuit.
(scanning) unit and its control circuit.
Operation test/check
Scanner (reading)
Operation
2
2
Used to check the operations of the
sensors and detectors in the
document feeder unit and their
related circuits.
sensors and detectors in the
document feeder unit and their
related circuits.
Operation test/check
Automatic document
feeder
feeder
Operation
3
Used to check the operations of the
motors, solenoids, and the PS clutch
in the document feeder unit.
motors, solenoids, and the PS clutch
in the document feeder unit.
Operation test/check
Automatic document
feeder
feeder
Operation
3
2
Used to check the operations of the
sensors and detectors in the finisher
and the related circuits.
sensors and detectors in the finisher
and the related circuits.
Operation test/check
Finisher
Operation
3
Used to check the loads in the
finisher and the control circuit.
finisher and the control circuit.
Operation test/check
Finisher
Operation
10
Used to adjust the sections in the
finisher.
finisher.
Operation test/check
Finisher
Operation
4
2
Used to check the operations of the
desk/large capacity tray sensors and
detectors and the related circuits.
desk/large capacity tray sensors and
detectors and the related circuits.
Operation test/check
Paper feed
Operation
3
Used to check the operations of the
desk/large capacity tray loads and
the control circuit.
desk/large capacity tray loads and
the control circuit.
Operation test/check
Paper feed
Operation
5
Used to check the operations of the
clutch TRC and the monitor.
clutch TRC and the monitor.
Operation test/check
Paper feed
Operation
5
1
Used to check the operations of the
display lamp (LED)/LCD on the
operation panel and the control
circuits.
display lamp (LED)/LCD on the
operation panel and the control
circuits.
Operation test/check
Operation (Display,
procedure)
procedure)
Operation
2
Used to check the operations of the
heater lamp and its control circuit.
heater lamp and its control circuit.
Operation test/check
Fusing
Operation
3
Used to check the operations of the
scanner lamp and its control circuit.
scanner lamp and its control circuit.
Operation test/check
Scanner (reading)
Operation
4
Used to check the operations of the
discharge lamp and its control
circuit.
discharge lamp and its control
circuit.
Operation test/check
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, transfer,
and fusing, and the control circuit.
loads (clutches and solenoids) in the
paper transport system, transfer,
and fusing, and the control circuit.
Operation test/check
Paper transport (paper
exit, switchback,
transport), transfer,
fusing
exit, switchback,
transport), transfer,
fusing
Operation
2
Used to check the operations of the
fan motors and the control circuits.
fan motors and the control circuits.
Operation test/check
Others
Operation
7
1
Used to set the aging conditions.
Setting/Operation test/
check
check
Operation
6
Used to set the cycle of intermittent
aging.
aging.
Setting/Operation test/
check
check
Operation
8
Used to set Yes/No of warm-up time
display.
display.
Setting/Operation test/
check
check
Operation
9
Used to check the image quality and
operations of each color.
operations of each color.
Operation test/check
Others
Picture quality
8
1
Used to check and adjust the
operations of the developing bias
voltage of each color and the control
circuit.
operations of the developing bias
voltage of each color and the control
circuit.
Adjustment/Operation
test/check
test/check
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.
operation of each print mode main
charger grid voltage and the control
circuit.
Adjustment/Operation
test/check
test/check
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.
operation of the transfer charger
current and the control circuit.
Adjustment/Operation
test/check
test/check
Process
(Photoconductor,
developing, transfer,
cleaning)
(Photoconductor,
developing, transfer,
cleaning)
Transfer
9
2
Used to check the operation of the
sensors and detectors in the
inverter/duplex section and the
control circuit.
sensors and detectors in the
inverter/duplex section and the
control circuit.
Operation test/check
Inverter/Duplex
Operation
AR-C170M SIMULATION 9 - 4
9
3
Used to check the operations of the
loads (motor, clutch, solenoid) in the
inverter/duplex section and the
control circuits.
loads (motor, clutch, solenoid) in the
inverter/duplex section and the
control circuits.
Operation test/check
Inverter/Duplex
Operation
14
0
Used to cancel self diag troubles H3,
H4, and H5. Inhibition of the color
copy mode operation is canceled.
H4, and H5. Inhibition of the color
copy mode operation is canceled.
Clear/cancel (Trouble
etc.)
etc.)
Trouble
Error
15
0
Self diag U6-09 (large capacity
paper feed tray) trouble cancel
paper feed tray) trouble cancel
Clear/cancel (Trouble
etc.)
etc.)
Paper feed
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).
(copy inhibition command from the
host computer).
Clear/cancel (Trouble
etc.)
etc.)
Communication (RIC/
MODEM)
MODEM)
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.)
in each section and each operation
mode. (Used to check the
maintenance timing.)
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data 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.)
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.)
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data 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.) (Machine section only)
the misfeed count of each position.
(If the misfeed count is considerably
great, it may be judged as necessary
to repair.) (Machine section only)
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Trouble
Misfeed
4
Used to check the total trouble (self
diag) history.
diag) history.
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Trouble
5
Used to check the ROM version of
each unit (section).
each unit (section).
Others
Software
6
Used to print the setting and
adjustment data list.
adjustment data list.
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Data
Setting/
Adjustment data
Adjustment data
7
Used to display the key operator
code. (Used when the customer
forgets the key operator code.)
code. (Used when the customer
forgets the key operator code.)
User data output/
Check (Display/Print)
Check (Display/Print)
Data
User data
8
Used to check the number of scan
(read) of the staple and the
document feed unit.
(read) of the staple and the
document feed unit.
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Counter
9
Used to check the number of uses
(print quantity) of each paper feed
section.
(print quantity) of each paper feed
section.
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Paper feed
Counter
10
Used to check the system
configuration (option, internal
hardware).
configuration (option, internal
hardware).
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Specifications
Option
11
Used to check the number of use of
FAX. (When the FAX is installed)
FAX. (When the FAX is installed)
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
FAX
Counter
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.)
and the number (history) of misfeed
at each position. (If the misfeed
count is considerably great, it may
be judged as necessary to repair.)
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Automatic document
feeder
feeder
Trouble
Misfeed
13
Used to check the process cartridge
counter. (If the count number is
considerably great, it may be judged
as necessary for repair.)
counter. (If the count number is
considerably great, it may be judged
as necessary for repair.)
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Process section
Counter
19
Used to check the counters related
to the network scanner.
to the network scanner.
Adjustment/Setting/
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Operation data output,
check (display, print)
Network scanner
Counter
24
1
Used to clear the misfeed counter,
the misfeed history, the trouble
counter, and the trouble history.
(After completion of maintenance,
the counters are cleared.)
the 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.
of uses (print quantity) of each paper
feed section.
Data clear
Paper feed
Counter
Paper feed unit
3
Used to clear the number of scan
(read) of the staple and the
document feed unit.
(read) of the staple and the
document feed unit.
Data clear
Transport/Finisher
Counter
Code
Function (Purpose)
Purpose
Section
Item
Main
Sub