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AR-C170M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 13
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit improper cartridge
detection (Black)
detection (Black)
F2
70
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
When detecting the normal
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Insertion of an improper
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit improper cartridge
detection (Cyan)
detection (Cyan)
F2
71
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
When detecting the normal
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Insertion of an improper
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit improper cartridge
detection (Magenta)
detection (Magenta)
F2
72
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
When detecting the normal
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Insertion of an improper
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit improper cartridge
detection (Yellow)
detection (Yellow)
F2
73
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
When detecting the normal
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
CRUM of the cartridge,
improper data are detected
in the CRUM contents.
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Insertion of an improper
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
cartridge. Developing unit
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit CRUM trouble
(Black)
(Black)
F2
74
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
CRUM read/write error
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Improper connection or
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the connector and
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
Case 2
Cause
Developing unit trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Case 3
Cause
Control PWB (PCU) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the PCU PWB.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit CRUM trouble
(Cyan)
(Cyan)
F2
75
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
CRUM read/write error
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Improper connection or
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the connector and
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
Case 2
Cause
Developing unit trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Case 3
Cause
Control PWB (PCU) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the PCU PWB.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit CRUM trouble
(Magenta)
(Magenta)
F2
76
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
CRUM read/write error
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Improper connection or
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the connector and
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
Case 2
Cause
Developing unit trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Case 3
Cause
Control PWB (PCU) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the PCU PWB.
AR-C170M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 14
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Developing unit CRUM trouble
(Yellow)
(Yellow)
F2
77
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
CRUM read/write error
Section
Developing
Case 1
Cause
Improper connection or
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
disconnection of the
connector and the harness
between the PCU and the
CRUM.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the connector and
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
the harness between the
PCU and the CRUM.
Case 2
Cause
Developing unit trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the developing
unit.
unit.
Case 3
Cause
Control PWB (PCU) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the PCU PWB.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Trouble of image density sensor
for registration (Transfer belt
surface reflection ratio
abnormality)
for registration (Transfer belt
surface reflection ratio
abnormality)
F2
78
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
Before starting registration,
the transfer belt surface is
scanned with the image
density sensor to adjust the
sensor gain so that the
output becomes a fixed
value. However, when the
sensor gain is changed, the
value is not within the
specified range.
the transfer belt surface is
scanned with the image
density sensor to adjust the
sensor gain so that the
output becomes a fixed
value. However, when the
sensor gain is changed, the
value is not within the
specified range.
Section
—
Case 1
Cause
Image density sensor
trouble, disconnection of
the harness between the
PCU PWB and the image
density sensor, dirt on the
image density sensor.
trouble, disconnection of
the harness between the
PCU PWB and the image
density sensor, dirt on the
image density sensor.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the sensor and the
harness.
harness.
Case 2
Cause
Calibration plate solenoid
operation trouble
operation trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the calibration plate
solenoid operation.
solenoid operation.
Case 3
Cause
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt.
transfer belt.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the transfer belt
surface.
surface.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 1st patch
error (Black)
error (Black)
F2
80
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
1st step of execution of half-
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
Section
—
Common
Check
Use SIM 44-2 to adjust the
process control sensor
gain.
process control sensor
gain.
Case 1
Cause
When "Error" occurs in the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Image density sensor
dirt/trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
1. Check connection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Clean/replace the image
density sensor.
Case 2
Cause
When SIM 44-2 gain
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the drum surface
and the belt surface.
and the belt surface.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 1st patch
error (Cyan)
error (Cyan)
F2
81
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
1st step of execution of half-
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
Section
—
Common
Check
Use SIM 44-2 to adjust the
process control sensor
gain.
process control sensor
gain.
AR-C170M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 15
F2
81
Case 1
Cause
When "Error" occurs in the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Image density sensor
dirt/trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
1. Check connection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Clean/replace the image
density sensor.
Case 2
Cause
When SIM 44-2 gain
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the drum surface
and the belt surface.
and the belt surface.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 1st patch
error (Magenta)
error (Magenta)
F2
82
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
1st step of execution of half-
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
Section
—
Common
Check
Use SIM 44-2 to adjust the
process control sensor
gain.
process control sensor
gain.
Case 1
Cause
When "Error" occurs in the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Image density sensor
dirt/trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
1. Check connection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Clean/replace the image
density sensor.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 1st patch
error (Cyan)
error (Cyan)
F2
82
Case 2
Cause
When SIM 44-2 gain
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the drum surface
and the belt surface.
and the belt surface.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 1st patch
error (Yellow)
error (Yellow)
F2
83
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
1st step of execution of half-
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
tone process control.
The low-density rising point
or the high-density rising
point cannot be calculated
from the linear
approximation formula of
the ratio of the sensor
output for the print
gradation value obtained
from the patch print result.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
Section
—
Common
Check
Use SIM 44-2 to adjust the
process control sensor
gain.
process control sensor
gain.
Case 1
Cause
When "Error" occurs in the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Image density sensor
dirt/trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
1. Check connection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Clean/replace the image
density sensor.
Case 2
Cause
When SIM 44-2 gain
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the drum surface
and the belt surface.
and the belt surface.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 1st patch
error (Magenta)
error (Magenta)
AR-C170M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 16
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 2nd
patch error (Black)
patch error (Black)
F2
84
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
2nd step of execution of
half-tone process control.
When connecting the
approximation formula (the
relationship of sensor
output ratios for the print
gradation values) in the low-
density section and that in
the high-density section
obtained from the patch
print result, DUTY1 for 20%
of output ratio in the low-
density section is greater
than DUTY2 for 25% of
output ratio in the high-
density section.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
half-tone process control.
When connecting the
approximation formula (the
relationship of sensor
output ratios for the print
gradation values) in the low-
density section and that in
the high-density section
obtained from the patch
print result, DUTY1 for 20%
of output ratio in the low-
density section is greater
than DUTY2 for 25% of
output ratio in the high-
density section.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
Section
—
Common
Check
Use SIM 44-2 to adjust the
process control sensor
gain.
process control sensor
gain.
Case 1
Cause
When "Error" occurs in the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Image density sensor
dirt/trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
1. Check connection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Clean/replace the image
density sensor.
Case 2
Cause
When SIM 44-2 gain
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the drum surface
and the belt surface.
and the belt surface.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Title
Half-tone process control 2nd
patch error (Cyan)
patch error (Cyan)
F2
85
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon Detail
2nd step of execution of
half-tone process control.
When connecting the
approximation formula (the
relationship of sensor
output ratios for the print
gradation values) in the low-
density section and that in
the high-density section
obtained from the patch
print result, DUTY1 for 20%
of output ratio in the low-
density section is greater
than DUTY2 for 25% of
output ratio in the high-
density section.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
half-tone process control.
When connecting the
approximation formula (the
relationship of sensor
output ratios for the print
gradation values) in the low-
density section and that in
the high-density section
obtained from the patch
print result, DUTY1 for 20%
of output ratio in the low-
density section is greater
than DUTY2 for 25% of
output ratio in the high-
density section.
<The trouble is saved in the
trouble history, but F2
trouble is not displayed. The
operation is made with the
previous correction value.>
Section
—
Common
Check
Use SIM 44-2 to adjust the
process control sensor
gain.
process control sensor
gain.
Case 1
Cause
When "Error" occurs in the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
gain adjustment of SIM 44-
2:
1. Disconnection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Image density sensor
dirt/trouble.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
1. Check connection of the
harness between the
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
PCU PWB and the
image density sensor.
2. Clean/replace the image
density sensor.
Case 2
Cause
When SIM 44-2 gain
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
adjustment is completed:
Insufficient cleaning of the
transfer belt, calibration
plate solenoid operation
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the drum surface
and the belt surface.
and the belt surface.
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