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AR-C260/C260M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 17
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Half-tone process control 2nd
batch trouble (Magenta)
batch trouble (Magenta)
F2
86
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Second step operation
error during half-tone
process control
error during half-tone
process control
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.
the 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
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Half-tone process control 2nd
batch trouble (Yellow)
batch trouble (Yellow)
F2
87
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Second step operation
error during half-tone
process control
error during half-tone
process control
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.
the 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
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Half-tone process limit error
F2
90
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
The difference between
the correction value after
execution of half-tone
process control and the
previous correction value
exceeds the specified
max. value of each color.
<The error is recorded in
the trouble history, but F2
trouble is not indicated on
the display and the
previous correction value
is remained.>
the correction value after
execution of half-tone
process control and the
previous correction value
exceeds the specified
max. value of each color.
<The error is recorded in
the trouble history, but F2
trouble is not indicated on
the display and the
previous correction value
is remained.>
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.
the 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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Cassette 1 lift-up trouble
F3
12
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
LUD1 does not turn on
within the specified time.
within the specified time.
Section
—
Case 1
Cause
LUD1 sensor trouble,
disconnection of harness
among the PCU PWB, the
lift-up unit, and the paper
feed unit.
disconnection of harness
among the PCU PWB, the
lift-up unit, and the paper
feed unit.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check LUD1, its harness,
and the connector.
and the connector.
Case 2
Cause
Cassette 1 lift-up motor
trouble
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the lift-up unit.
AR-C260/C260M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 18
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ICU-PRT communication trouble
(ICU detection)
(ICU detection)
F9
00
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Communication
establishment error,
framing, parity, protocol
error
establishment error,
framing, parity, protocol
error
Section
—
Case 1
Cause
Defective connection of
the ICU/PRT PWB
communication connector,
defective harness between
the ICU PWB and the PRT
PWB, defective ICU PWB/
PRT PWB
the ICU/PRT PWB
communication connector,
defective harness between
the ICU PWB and the PRT
PWB, defective ICU PWB/
PRT PWB
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check connection and the
harness between the ICU
PWB and the MFP PWB.
Check the machine earth.
Replace the ICU or the
PRT PWB.
harness between the ICU
PWB and the MFP PWB.
Check the machine earth.
Replace the ICU or the
PRT PWB.
Main
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PRT DRAM trouble
F9
01
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
DRAM in the PRT PWB
cannot be accessed.
cannot be accessed.
Section
—
Case 1
Cause
Defective DRAM, defective
installation of the DRAM
installation of the DRAM
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the DRAM. Check
connection of the DRAM.
connection of the DRAM.
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NIC port check error
F9
03
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
NIC port check error
Section
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Case 1
Cause
Defective connection of
the NIC connector,
defective NIC PWB,
defective PRT PWB
the NIC connector,
defective NIC PWB,
defective PRT PWB
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the NIC connector
again. Replace the HDD.
Replace the PRT PWB.
again. Replace the HDD.
Replace the PRT PWB.
Main
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HDD trouble (PRT controller
detection)
detection)
F9
20
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
The HDD (option) does not
operate normally in the
machine with the HDD.
operate normally in the
machine with the HDD.
Section
—
Case 1
Cause
Defective connection of
the HDD connector,
defective HDD, defective
PRT PWB
the HDD connector,
defective HDD, defective
PRT PWB
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the HDD again.
Replace the HDD.
Replace the PRT PWB.
Replace the HDD.
Replace the PRT PWB.
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Thermistor open (HL1)
H2
00
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Thermistor open
Section
Fusing
Case 1
Cause
Disconnection of the
fusing section connector
fusing section connector
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the connector and
the harness between the
thermistor and the control
PWB.
the harness between the
thermistor and the control
PWB.
Case 2
Cause
The fusing unit is not
installed.
installed.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Install the fusing unit.
Case 3
Cause
Thermistor trouble, control
PWB trouble, AC power
supply trouble
PWB trouble, AC power
supply trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the thermistor or
the control PWB. Check
the AC power supply.
the control PWB. Check
the AC power supply.
Main
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Thermistor open (HL2)
H2
01
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Thermistor open
Section
Fusing
Case 1
Cause
Disconnection of the
fusing section connector
fusing section connector
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the connector and
the harness between the
thermistor and the control
PWB.
the harness between the
thermistor and the control
PWB.
Case 2
Cause
The fusing unit is not
installed.
installed.
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Install the fusing unit.
Case 3
Cause
Thermistor trouble, control
PWB trouble, AC power
supply trouble
PWB trouble, AC power
supply trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the thermistor or
the control PWB. Check
the AC power supply.
the control PWB. Check
the AC power supply.
Main
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Fusing section high temperature
trouble (THS1)
trouble (THS1)
H3
00
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
The fusing temperature
exceeds 230°C.
exceeds 230°C.
Section
Fusing
Common
Check
Use SIM 5-2 to check the
heater lamp flashing
operation.
heater lamp flashing
operation.
Case 1
Cause
The heater lamp flashes
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble,
disconnection of the fusing
section connector
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble,
disconnection of the fusing
section connector
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the thermistor and
its harness. Cancel the
error with SIM 14.
its harness. Cancel the
error with SIM 14.
Case 2
Cause
The heater lamp keeps ON
with SIM 5-2.
Control PWB trouble, AC
power supply trouble
with SIM 5-2.
Control PWB trouble, AC
power supply trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the AC PWB and
the control PWB lamp
control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
the control PWB lamp
control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
AR-C260/C260M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 19
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Fusing section high temperature
trouble (THS2)
trouble (THS2)
H3
01
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
The fusing temperature
exceeds 230°C.
exceeds 230°C.
Section
Fusing
Common
Check
Use SIM 5-2 to check the
heater lamp flashing
operation.
heater lamp flashing
operation.
Case 1
Cause
The heater lamp flashes
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble,
disconnection of the fusing
section connector
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble,
disconnection of the fusing
section connector
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the thermistor and
its harness. Cancel the
error with SIM 14.
its harness. Cancel the
error with SIM 14.
Case 2
Cause
The heater lamp keeps ON
with SIM 5-2. AC power
supply trouble, control
PWB trouble
with SIM 5-2. AC power
supply trouble, control
PWB trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the AC PWB and
the control PWB lamp
control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
the control PWB lamp
control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
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Fusing section low temperature
trouble (HL1)
trouble (HL1)
H4
00
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
The fusing temperature is
not reached within the
specified time after turning
on the power relay.
not reached within the
specified time after turning
on the power relay.
Section
Fusing
Common
Check
Use SIM 5-2 to check the
heater lamp flashing
operation.
heater lamp flashing
operation.
Case 1
Cause
The heater lamp flashes
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble, PCU
PWB (thermistor input
circuit) trouble
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble, PCU
PWB (thermistor input
circuit) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the thermistor and
its harness. Check the
PCU PWB thermistor input
circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
its harness. Check the
PCU PWB thermistor input
circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
Case 2
Cause
The heater lamp keeps ON
with SIM 5-2. Heater lamp
trouble, thermostat trouble,
interlock switch trouble,
AC power supply trouble,
PCU PWB (lamp control
circuit) trouble
with SIM 5-2. Heater lamp
trouble, thermostat trouble,
interlock switch trouble,
AC power supply trouble,
PCU PWB (lamp control
circuit) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check for disconnection of
the heater lamp and the
thermostat. Check the
interlock switch. Check the
AC PWB and the PUC
PWB lamp control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
the heater lamp and the
thermostat. Check the
interlock switch. Check the
AC PWB and the PUC
PWB lamp control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
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Fusing section low temperature
trouble (HL2)
trouble (HL2)
H4
01
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
The fusing temperature is
not reached within the
specified time after turning
on the power relay.
not reached within the
specified time after turning
on the power relay.
Section
Fusing
Common
Check
Use SIM 5-2 to check the
heater lamp flashing
operation.
heater lamp flashing
operation.
Case 1
Cause
The heater lamp flashes
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble, PCU
PWB (thermistor input
circuit) trouble
properly with SIM 5-2.
Thermistor trouble, PCU
PWB (thermistor input
circuit) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check the thermistor and
its harness. Check the
PCU PWB thermistor input
circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
its harness. Check the
PCU PWB thermistor input
circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
Case 2
Cause
The heater lamp keeps ON
with SIM 5-2.
Heater lamp trouble,
thermostat trouble,
interlock switch trouble,
AC power supply trouble,
PCU PWB (lamp control
circuit) trouble
with SIM 5-2.
Heater lamp trouble,
thermostat trouble,
interlock switch trouble,
AC power supply trouble,
PCU PWB (lamp control
circuit) trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check for disconnection of
the heater lamp and the
thermostat. Check the
interlock switch. Check the
AC PWB and the PUC
PWB lamp control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
the heater lamp and the
thermostat. Check the
interlock switch. Check the
AC PWB and the PUC
PWB lamp control circuit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
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Five continuous detections of
POD1 not-reached jam
POD1 not-reached jam
H5
01
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
POD1 not-reached jams
are detected for five times
continuously.
are detected for five times
continuously.
Section
Fusing
Case 1
Cause
A fusing jam is not
canceled completely. (Jam
paper remains inside the
machine.)
canceled completely. (Jam
paper remains inside the
machine.)
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check remaining jam
paper (winding).
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
paper (winding).
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
Case 2
Cause
POD1 sensor trouble, or
harness disconnection
harness disconnection
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check POD1 sensor
harness.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
harness.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
Case 3
Cause
Improper installation of the
fusing unit
fusing unit
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check installation of the
fusing unit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
fusing unit.
Cancel the error with SIM
14.
AR-C260/C260M TROUBLESHOOTING 11 - 20
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Fusing unit initial detection trouble
H8
01
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Fusing unit initial detection
trouble
trouble
Section
Fusing
Case 1
Cause
Disconnection of the
connector
connector
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check connection of the
fusing unit initial sensor.
Check connection of the
connector and the harness
to the PCU PWB.
fusing unit initial sensor.
Check connection of the
connector and the harness
to the PCU PWB.
Case 2
Cause
Connector harness trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Check for disconnection of
the harness.
the harness.
Case 3
Cause
Fusing unit trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Replace the fusing unit.
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Mirror feed trouble
L1
00
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Mirror feed is not
completed within the
specified time.
completed within the
specified time.
Section
—
Case 1
Cause
Mirror unit trouble, mirror
wire breakage
wire breakage
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Use SIM 1-1 to check the
mirror operation.
mirror operation.
Main
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Mirror return trouble
L3
00
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
Mirror return is not
completed within the
specified time.
completed within the
specified time.
Section
—
Case 1
Cause
Mirror unit trouble, mirror
wire breakage
wire breakage
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Use SIM 1-1 to check the
mirror operation.
mirror operation.
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Paper feed motor lock trouble
L4
02
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
In warm-up, or in canceling
a jam, the paper feed
motor is rotated, and the
lock signal is not detected
within 1sec.
a jam, the paper feed
motor is rotated, and the
lock signal is not detected
within 1sec.
Section
Paper feed
Case 1
Cause
Paper feed motor trouble,
disconnection of the
harness between the PCU
PWB and the paper feed
motor, control circuit
trouble
disconnection of the
harness between the PCU
PWB and the paper feed
motor, control circuit
trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Use SIM 6-1 to check the
paper feed motor
operation. Check the
harness and the connector
between the PCU PWB
and the paper feed motor.
paper feed motor
operation. Check the
harness and the connector
between the PCU PWB
and the paper feed motor.
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Transfer belt lift motor trouble
L4
06
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
When the belt motor lifts
up or down, the change in
the belt home position
sensor characteristics is
not detected within the
specified time.
(When the motor lifts up,
the lower limit sensor
remains ON after the
specified time.)
(When the motor lifts
down, the lower limit
sensor does not turn on
after the specified time.)
up or down, the change in
the belt home position
sensor characteristics is
not detected within the
specified time.
(When the motor lifts up,
the lower limit sensor
remains ON after the
specified time.)
(When the motor lifts
down, the lower limit
sensor does not turn on
after the specified time.)
Section
Paper feed
Case 1
Cause
Belt lift motor trouble,
disconnection of the
harness between the PCU
PWB and the belt lift motor,
control circuit trouble
disconnection of the
harness between the PCU
PWB and the belt lift motor,
control circuit trouble
Check &
Remedy
Remedy
Use SIM 6-1 to check the
belt lift motor operation.
Check the harness and the
connector between the PCU
PWB and the belt lift motor.
belt lift motor operation.
Check the harness and the
connector between the PCU
PWB and the belt lift motor.
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Transfer belt motor trouble
L4
07
Display
Lamp/Message
Phenomenon
Detail
1) Before driving the drum,
the calibration plate is
opened with the process
control BK sensor, and
light is emitted with the
gain value of 0 and with
the light emitting quantity
fixed to 120. The average
of ten light quantities
repeats to be 5 or less for
3 times continuously.
2) Immediately after
driving the drum, the
calibration plate is opened
with the process control
BK sensor, and one whole
turn of the belt surface is
scanned with the gain
value of 0 and with the
light emitting quantity at
the optimum value (120 ~
50). The difference
between the max. value
and the min. value of the
scanned data is 5 or less.
the calibration plate is
opened with the process
control BK sensor, and
light is emitted with the
gain value of 0 and with
the light emitting quantity
fixed to 120. The average
of ten light quantities
repeats to be 5 or less for
3 times continuously.
2) Immediately after
driving the drum, the
calibration plate is opened
with the process control
BK sensor, and one whole
turn of the belt surface is
scanned with the gain
value of 0 and with the
light emitting quantity at
the optimum value (120 ~
50). The difference
between the max. value
and the min. value of the
scanned data is 5 or less.
Section
Paper feed
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