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AR-M205 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9-3
F5
02
Content
Copy lamp lighting abnormality
Detail
The copy lamp does not turn on.
Cause
Copy lamp abnormality
Copy lamp harness abnormality
CCD PWB harness abnormality.
Copy lamp harness abnormality
CCD PWB harness abnormality.
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 5-3 to check the copy lamp
operations.
operations.
When the copy lamp lights up.
Check the harness and the connector between
the CCD unit and the MCU PWB.
Check the harness and the connector between
the CCD unit and the MCU PWB.
When the copy lamp does not light up.
Check the harness and the connector between
the copy lamp unit and the MCU PWB.
Replace the copy lamp unit.
Replace the MCU PWB. "
Check the harness and the connector between
the copy lamp unit and the MCU PWB.
Replace the copy lamp unit.
Replace the MCU PWB. "
H2
00
Content
Thermistor open
Detail
The thermistor is open.
The fusing unit is not installed.
The fusing unit is not installed.
Cause
Thermistor abnormality
Control PWB abnormality
Fusing section connector disconnection
The fusing unit is not installed.
Control PWB abnormality
Fusing section connector disconnection
The fusing unit is not installed.
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Check the harness and the connector between
the thermistor and the PWB.
Use SIM 14 to clear the self diagnostic display.
the thermistor and the PWB.
Use SIM 14 to clear the self diagnostic display.
H3
00
Content
Heat roller high temperature detection
Detail
The fusing temperature exceeds 240C°.
Cause
Thermistor abnormality
Control PWB abnormality
Fusing section connector disconnection.
Control PWB abnormality
Fusing section connector disconnection.
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 5-02 to check the heater lamp blinking
operation.
operation.
When the lamp blinks normally.
Check the thermistor and its harness.
Check the thermistor input circuit on the control
PWB.
Check the thermistor and its harness.
Check the thermistor input circuit on the control
PWB.
When the lamp keeps ON.
Check the power PWB and the lamp control
circuit on the MCU PWB.
Use SIM 14 to clear the self diagnostic display.
Check the power PWB and the lamp control
circuit on the MCU PWB.
Use SIM 14 to clear the self diagnostic display.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Details of trouble
H4
00
Content
Heat roller low temperature detection
Detail
When the fusing temperature is lower than
150C° after 55sec from the start of warming
up.
When the warming up complete temperature is
not reached in 30sec from reaching 150C°.
When the fusing temperature is lower than
100C° after 20sec from ready start.
When the fusing temperature is lower than
145C° when printing."
150C° after 55sec from the start of warming
up.
When the warming up complete temperature is
not reached in 30sec from reaching 150C°.
When the fusing temperature is lower than
100C° after 20sec from ready start.
When the fusing temperature is lower than
145C° when printing."
Cause
Thermistor abnormality
Heater lamp abnormality
Thermostat abnormality
Control PWB abnormality
Heater lamp abnormality
Thermostat abnormality
Control PWB abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 5-02 to check the heater lamp blinking
operation.
operation.
When the lamp blinks normally.
Check the thermistor and its harness.
Check the thermistor input circuit on the control
PWB.
Check the thermistor and its harness.
Check the thermistor input circuit on the control
PWB.
When the lamp does not light up.
Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and
the thermostat. Check the interlock switch.
Check the power PWB and the lamp control
circuit on the MCU PWB.
Use SIM 14 to clear the self diagnostic display.
Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and
the thermostat. Check the interlock switch.
Check the power PWB and the lamp control
circuit on the MCU PWB.
Use SIM 14 to clear the self diagnostic display.
L1
00
Content
Scanner feed trouble
Detail
The scanner does not complete feeding in the
specified time.
specified time.
Cause
Mirror unit abnormality
The scanner wire is disconnected.
The origin detection sensor abnormality
Mirror motor harness abnormality
The scanner wire is disconnected.
The origin detection sensor abnormality
Mirror motor harness abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 1-1 to check the mirror reciprocating
operations.
operations.
When the mirror does not feed.
Check for disconnection of the scanner wire.
Check the harness and the connector between
the mirror motor and the MCU PWB.
Replace the mirror unit.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Check for disconnection of the scanner wire.
Check the harness and the connector between
the mirror motor and the MCU PWB.
Replace the mirror unit.
Replace the MCU PWB.
When the mirror does feed.
Use SIM 1-2 to check the mirror home position
sensor."
Use SIM 1-2 to check the mirror home position
sensor."
L3
00
Content
Scanner return trouble
Detail
The scanner does not complete returning in
the specified time.
The mirror is not in the home position when OC
copying is started with the mirror standby in the
home position.
the specified time.
The mirror is not in the home position when OC
copying is started with the mirror standby in the
home position.
Cause
Mirror unit abnormality
Scanner wire disconnection
Origin detection sensor abnormality
Mirror motor harness abnormality
Scanner wire disconnection
Origin detection sensor abnormality
Mirror motor harness abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 1-1 to check the mirror reciprocating
operations.
operations.
When the mirror does not return.
Check for disconnection of the scanner wire.
Check the harness and the connector between
the mirror motor and the MCU PWB.
Replace the mirror unit.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Check for disconnection of the scanner wire.
Check the harness and the connector between
the mirror motor and the MCU PWB.
Replace the mirror unit.
Replace the MCU PWB.
When the mirror does feed.
Use SIM 1-2 to check the mirror home position
sensor.
Use SIM 1-2 to check the mirror home position
sensor.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Details of trouble
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AR-M205 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9-4
L4
01
Content
Main motor lock detection
Detail
The main motor does not rotate.
The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec or
more after rotation of the main motor.
The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec
during rotation of the main motor.
The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec or
more after rotation of the main motor.
The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec
during rotation of the main motor.
Cause
Main motor unit abnormality
Improper connection or disconnection the main
motor and the harness.
MCU PWB abnormality
Improper connection or disconnection the main
motor and the harness.
MCU PWB abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 25-01 to check the main motor
operations.
Check connection of the main motor harness/
connector.
Replace the main motor.
Replace the MCU PWB.
operations.
Check connection of the main motor harness/
connector.
Replace the main motor.
Replace the MCU PWB.
11
Content
Shifter motor trouble
Detail
The shifter home position detection signal is
not detected when initializing the shifter.
not detected when initializing the shifter.
Cause
Shifter motor abnormality, improper connection
or disconnection of the harness, shifter home
position sensor abnormality
or disconnection of the harness, shifter home
position sensor abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 03-11 to check the shifter motor
operations.
Check connection of the harness/connector of
the shifter motor.
Replace the shifter motor.
Replace the MCU PWB.
operations.
Check connection of the harness/connector of
the shifter motor.
Replace the shifter motor.
Replace the MCU PWB.
L6
10
Content
Polygon motor lock detection
Detail
The polygon motor does not rotate.
The motor lock signal is detected for 6sec after
rotation of the polygon motor. The motor lock
signal is detected for 1sec during rotation of the
polygon motor.
The motor lock signal is detected for 6sec after
rotation of the polygon motor. The motor lock
signal is detected for 1sec during rotation of the
polygon motor.
Cause
Polygon motor unit abnormality
Improper connection or disconnection of the
polygon motor and the harness.
MCU PWB abnormality
Improper connection or disconnection of the
polygon motor and the harness.
MCU PWB abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Use SIM 61-1 to check the polygon motor
operations.
Check connection of the polygon motor
harness/connector.
Replace the polygon motor..
Replace the MCU PWB.
operations.
Check connection of the polygon motor
harness/connector.
Replace the polygon motor..
Replace the MCU PWB.
L8
01
Content
No full wave signal
Detail
The zero cross signal is not detected.
Cause
Power unit abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Check connection of the harness and
connectors.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Replace the power unit.
connectors.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Replace the power unit.
U2
04
Content
EEPROM read/write error (Serial
communication error)
communication error)
Detail
EEPROM access process error
Cause
EEPROM abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Check that the EEPROM is properly set.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Details of trouble
U2
11
Content
Counter check sum error (EEPROM)
Detail
Check sum error of the counter area in the
EEPROM
EEPROM
Cause
EEPROM abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Check that the EEPROM is properly set.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
12
Content
Adjustment value check sum error (EEPROM)
Detail
Check sum error of the adjustment value area
in the EEPROM
in the EEPROM
Cause
EEPROM abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Check that the EEPROM is properly set.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
40
Content
CRUM chip communication error
Detail
An error occurs during communication
between the MCU and the CRUM chip.
between the MCU and the CRUM chip.
Cause
CRUM chip abnormality
Developing unit disconnection
MCU PWB abnormality
Developing unit disconnection
MCU PWB abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Replace the chip.
Check installation of the developing unit.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Check installation of the developing unit.
Use SIM 16 to cancel the trouble.
Replace the MCU PWB.
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Content
Auditor NOT READY
Detail
Cause
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
CH
ON
ON
None Content
Side door open
Detail
The side door is open.
Cause
Side door sensor abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Check that all the side doors are closed.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Replace the MCU PWB.
CH
Blink
None Content
Developing cartridge not installed
Detail
The developing cartridge is not installed.
Communication with the CRUM cannot be
made in initial check of the CRUM.
Communication with the CRUM cannot be
made in initial check of the CRUM.
Cause
Developing unit disconnection
MCU PWB abnormality
CRUM chip abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality
CRUM chip abnormality
Check
and
remedy
and
remedy
Check installation of the developing unit.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Replace the MCU PWB.
Main
code
code
Sub
code
Details of trouble
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AR-M205 MAINTENANCE 10-1
[10] MAINTENANCE
1. Maintenance table
X:Check(Clean, adjust, or replace when required.) O:Clean
:Replace
:Adjust
:Lubricate
*1:Recommendable replacement time:50K(Letter,5%print)
Unit name
Part name
When calling
50K
100K
150K
Drum peripheral
OPC drum
-
Cleaning blade
-
Side seal F/R
X
X
X
X
MC unit
X
(MC charging electrode)
-
(
)
(
)
(
)
(MC grid)
-
(
)
(
)
(
)
(MC case)
-
(
)
(
)
(
)
Transfer wire
O
O
O
O
Transfer paper guide
O
O
O
O
MC guide sheet (Cleaning blade attached)
-
Drum fixing plate B
X
Process frame unit
X
X
X
Discharge holder
O
O
O
O
Separation pawl
Star ring x 2 pcs
X
Developing section
Developer
-
DV seal
-
X
X
DV under seal
-
-
-
DV side seal
-
X
X
Side Mylar
-
-
-
Optical section
Lamp unit
Reflector
O
O
O
O
Mirror
O
O
O
O
No.2/3 mirror unit
Mirror
O
O
O
O
Pulley
X
X
X
X
CCD peripheral
Lens
O
O
O
O
Glass
Table glass
O
O
O
O
White Plate
O
O
O
O
Other
Drive wire
X
X
X
X
Rail
X
X
X
X
Document cover
O
O
O
O
Document size sensor
O
O
O
O
LSU
Dust-proof glass
O
O
O
O
Paper feed section
Multi paper feed section
Take-up roller(manual / SPF)
O
O
O
O
Paper feed roller
O
O
O
O
Spring clutch
O
O
O
O
Paper transport section
PS roller
O
O
O
O
Transport (paper exit) rollers
O
O
O
O
Spring clutch
O
O
O
O
Fusing section
Upper heat roller
O
O
O
Pressure roller
O
O
O
O
Pressure roller bearing
X
X
X
O
Upper separation pawl
X
X
X
O
Lower separation pawl
X
X
X
O
Drive section
Gears
X
X
X
X
Belts
X
X
X
O
Paper exit section
Ozone filter*1
X
X
X
X*1
Only for Viet Nam
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AR-M205 MAINTENANCE 10-2
2. Maintenance display system
*1: Installation of a new toner cartridge allows to display the remaining
quantity.
3. Note for replacement of consumable parts
A. Toner cartridge
When a waste toner cartridge is removed from the machine, it must be
put in a polyethylene bag to avoid scattering of toner.
B. DV cartridge
Do not shake or put up the developer cartridge. Otherwise developer
may scatter.
C. DV seal attachment procedure
1) When attaching the DV side Mylar, check the position shown in the
figure below and attach it properly.
2) When attaching the DV side sheet, check the position shown in the
figure below and attach it properly.
(First of all, attach the DV side Mylar.)
(First of all, attach the DV side Mylar.)
*
Be sure to attach the DV side sheet so that the notch is on the
outside.
Toner
Life,
16K
Remaining
quantity
check *1
quantity
check *1
a. Press and hold the density adjustment
LIGHT key for more than 5 sec, and the
machine will enter the user program
mode.
machine will enter the user program
mode.
b. Press and hold the "%" key for more
than 5 sec, and the remaining quantity
will be displayed on the copy quantity
display in one of the following levels:
(Remaining quantity display levels:
100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 10%, LO)
will be displayed on the copy quantity
display in one of the following levels:
(Remaining quantity display levels:
100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 10%, LO)
c. Press the density adjustment LIGHT
key to cancel.
Remaining
quantity
quantity
NEAR EMPTY
About 10%
About 10%
EMPTY
LED
ON
Flash
Machine
Operation allowed
Stop
Developer
Life
50K
LED
ON at 50K of the
developer count
developer count
Machine
Selection is available between Not Stop
and Stop by Service Simulation (SIM 26-
37) Setup.
(If Stop is selected, the LED will flash and
stop at 50K.)
*
and Stop by Service Simulation (SIM 26-
37) Setup.
(If Stop is selected, the LED will flash and
stop at 50K.)
*
Default: Not Stop
*
Clear: SIM 42-1
Maintenance LED
Selection is available among 50K, 25K,
10K, 7.5K, 5K, and free (no lighting) with
SIM 21-1.
*
10K, 7.5K, 5K, and free (no lighting) with
SIM 21-1.
*
Default: 50K
*
Clear: SIM 20-1
Machine
Not stop
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