Sharp AR-M236 (serv.man5) Service Manual ▷ View online
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SIMULATION 8 - 2
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
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 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 key.
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 START key.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and item.
Press the START key.
Press the START key.
Select the YES.
The display is made according to
the selected some and the item.
Press the START key.
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 key.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and the item.
(Other modes)
The selected mode and
the item are cleared.
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SIMULATION 8 - 3
3. Simulation code list
Code
Function
Main
Sub
1
1
Used to check the operation of the scanner unit
and its control circuit.
and its control circuit.
2
Used to check the operation of sensor and
detector in the scanning (read) section and the
related circuit.
detector in the scanning (read) section and the
related circuit.
2
1
Used to check the operation of the RSPF unit and
the related circuit.
the related circuit.
2
Used to check the operation of sensors and
detectors in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.
detectors in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.
3
Used to check the operation of the loads in the
SPF unit and the control circuits.
SPF unit and the control circuits.
3
2
Used to check the operation of sensor and
detector in the finisher and the related circuit.
detector in the finisher and the related circuit.
3
Used to check the operation of the load in the
finisher and the control circuit.
finisher and the control circuit.
6
Used to adjust the alignment position (side
regulation plate, rear edge regulation plate) for
each paper size.
Shifts to the specified paper size position.
regulation plate, rear edge regulation plate) for
each paper size.
Shifts to the specified paper size position.
7
Used to adjust the offset tray operations.
11
Used to check the shifter operation.
Reciprocating operations are continuously
performed or the home position is checked. (The
shifter is shifted to the home position or moved in
one way by the specified steps.)
Reciprocating operations are continuously
performed or the home position is checked. (The
shifter is shifted to the home position or moved in
one way by the specified steps.)
4
2
Used to check the operation of sensor and
detector in the option cassette and the related
circuit.
detector in the option cassette and the related
circuit.
3
Used to check the operation of the load in the
option tray and the control circuit.
option tray and the control circuit.
5
1
Used to check the operation of the display (LED),
LCD in the operation panel, and control circuit.
LCD in the operation panel, and control circuit.
2
Used to check the operation of the heater lamp
and the control circuit.
and the control circuit.
3
Used to check the operation of the copy lamp and
the control circuit.
the control circuit.
6
1
Used to check the operation of the loads (clutches
and solenoids) in the paper transport system and
the control circuit.
and solenoids) in the paper transport system and
the control circuit.
2
Used to check the operation of each fan motor and
its control circuit.
its control circuit.
7
1
Used to set the aging operation conditions.
6
Used to set the cycle of intermittent aging.
8
Used to set the display of the warm-up time.
8
1
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
developing bias voltage in each copy mode and
the control circuit.
developing bias voltage in each copy mode and
the control circuit.
2
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each copy
mode and the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each copy
mode and the control circuit.
3
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (low mode) in each copy
mode and the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (low mode) in each copy
mode and the control circuit.
10
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
developing bias voltage in each printer mode and
the control circuit.
developing bias voltage in each printer mode and
the control circuit.
11
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each printer
mode and the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (high mode) in each printer
mode and the control circuit.
12
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (low mode) in each printer
mode and the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (low mode) in each printer
mode and the control circuit.
13
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
developing bias voltage in FAX mode and the
control circuit.
developing bias voltage in FAX mode and the
control circuit.
8
14
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (high mode) in FAX mode and
the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (high mode) in FAX mode and
the control circuit.
15
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main
charger grid voltage (low mode) in FAX mode and
the control circuit.
charger grid voltage (low mode) in FAX mode and
the control circuit.
9
1
Used to check and adjust the operation of the load
(motor) in the duplex section and the control
circuit.
(motor) in the duplex section and the control
circuit.
4
Duplex motor RPM setting
5
Used to adjust the timing of switching from normal
rotation to reverse rotation or from reverse rotation
to normal rotation of the duplex motor.
rotation to reverse rotation or from reverse rotation
to normal rotation of the duplex motor.
10
0
Used to check the operation of the toner motor and
its control circuit.
its control circuit.
14
0
Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U2/PF
troubles.
troubles.
16
0
Used to cancel the self-diag U2 trouble.
17
0
Used to cancel the self diag "PF" trouble.
21
1
Used to set the maintenance cycle.
22
1
Used to check the counter value of each section.
2
Adjustment/setting/operation data output/check
(display/print)
(display/print)
3
Used to check the misfeed positions and the
number of misfeed at each position. (When the
number of misfeed is considerably great, it can be
judged as necessary for repair.)
number of misfeed at each position. (When the
number of misfeed is considerably great, it can be
judged as necessary for repair.)
4
Used to check the total trouble (self diag) history.
5
Used to check the ROM version of each unit
(section).
(section).
6
Used to print each key operator setting, the
account information, and the machine adjustment
values.
account information, and the machine adjustment
values.
7
Used to display the key operator code. (Use when
the customer key operator code is forgotten.)
the customer key operator code is forgotten.)
8
Used to display the original, staple counter.
9
Used to check the number of use of each paper
feed section. (the number of prints)
feed section. (the number of prints)
10
Used to check the system configulation.
11
Used to display the FAX send/receive counter
(FAX reception and print counter).
(FAX reception and print counter).
12
Used to check the misfeed positions and the
number of misfeed at each position. (When the
number of misfeed is considerably great, it can be
judged as necessary for repair.)
number of misfeed at each position. (When the
number of misfeed is considerably great, it can be
judged as necessary for repair.)
13
Used to display the CRUM type.
19
Used to display the scanner counter in the network
scanner mode.
scanner mode.
24
1
Used to clear the misfeed counter, the misfeed
history, the trouble counter, and the trouble history.
(The counters are cleared after completion of
maintenance.)
history, the trouble counter, and the trouble history.
(The counters are cleared after completion of
maintenance.)
2
Used to clear the number of use (the number of
prints) of each paper feed section.
prints) of each paper feed section.
3
Used to clear the number data of use of the staple,
the SPF (RSPF) and scanning.
the SPF (RSPF) and scanning.
4
Used to reset the maintenance counter.
5
Used to reset the developer counter. (The
developer counter of the DV unit which is installed
is reset.)
developer counter of the DV unit which is installed
is reset.)
6
Used to clear the copy counter.
7
Used to clear the OPC drum (membrane
decrease) correction counter. (This simulation is
executed when the OPC drum is replaced.
decrease) correction counter. (This simulation is
executed when the OPC drum is replaced.
Code
Function
Main
Sub
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SIMULATION 8 - 4
24
9
Used to clear the printer counter and other
counters. (The counter is cleared after completion
of maintenance.)
counters. (The counter is cleared after completion
of maintenance.)
10
FAX counter clear
15
Used to clear the scanner counter in the network
scanner mode.
scanner mode.
25
1
Used to check the operation of the main drive
(excluding the scanner section) and to check the
operation of the toner concentration sensor. (The
toner concentration sensor output can be
monitored.) (To be supported for Ver.00.72 or
later)
(excluding the scanner section) and to check the
operation of the toner concentration sensor. (The
toner concentration sensor output can be
monitored.) (To be supported for Ver.00.72 or
later)
2
Used to make the initial setting of toner
concentration when replacing developer.
concentration when replacing developer.
26
1
Used to set whether the job separator is installed
or not. (Since this cannot be detected by hardware
detection, it is set in this simulation.)
or not. (Since this cannot be detected by hardware
detection, it is set in this simulation.)
2
Used to set whether the automatic detection of
paper size is made or not.
paper size is made or not.
3
Used to set the specifications of the auditor.
Setting must be made depending on the use
condition of the auditor.
Setting must be made depending on the use
condition of the auditor.
5
Used to set the count mode of the total counter
and the maintenance counter.
and the maintenance counter.
6
Used to set the specifications depending on the
destination.
destination.
10
Network scanner trial mode setting
12
Used to input the Software Key for E-MAIL RIC.
14
Used to input the Software Key for the PS
extention kit.
extention kit.
18
Used to set enable/disable of toner save operation.
22
Used to set the specification (language display) for
the destination.
the destination.
30
Used to set ON/OFF of the heater lamp slow-up
control conforming to the CE mark control.
control conforming to the CE mark control.
35
Used to set whether the same continuous troubles
are displayed as one trouble or the series of
troubles with SIM 22-4 when the same troubles
occur continuously.
are displayed as one trouble or the series of
troubles with SIM 22-4 when the same troubles
occur continuously.
36
Used to set whether the machine is stopped or not
when the maintenance counter life is expired.
when the maintenance counter life is expired.
41
Used to set ON/OFF of the automatic
magnification ratio selection (AMS) when setting
the binding function.
magnification ratio selection (AMS) when setting
the binding function.
46
Used to set whether to meet with the output
direction of images regardless of the mode when
installing the finisher.
direction of images regardless of the mode when
installing the finisher.
50
Used to set ON/OFF of the black and white
reversion function.
reversion function.
57
Used to set the model code.
60
Used to set enable/disable of the FAX mode key
when FAX is not installed. (When FAX is installed,
the FAX mode is enabled regardless of this setup.)
when FAX is not installed. (When FAX is installed,
the FAX mode is enabled regardless of this setup.)
71
In the power save time setting, the pre-heat (pre-
heat mode setting) and the auto power shut off
time can be set to the short time setup (pre-heat: 1
min, auto power shut off: 4 min) and the long time
setup (pre-heat: 15min, auto power shut off:
60min).
heat mode setting) and the auto power shut off
time can be set to the short time setup (pre-heat: 1
min, auto power shut off: 4 min) and the long time
setup (pre-heat: 15min, auto power shut off:
60min).
27
1
Used to set PC/MODEM communication trouble
(U7-00) detection Yes/No.
(U7-00) detection Yes/No.
5
Used to set the tag number.
Code
Function
Main
Sub
30
1
Used to display the sensor status attached to the
machine.
machine.
2
Used to display the status of the sensors attached
to the standard cassette and the manual feed tray.
(Use SIM 4-2 for the option cassettes.)
The sensor of an uninstalled cassette is not
displayed.
to the standard cassette and the manual feed tray.
(Use SIM 4-2 for the option cassettes.)
The sensor of an uninstalled cassette is not
displayed.
40
1
Used to check the sensor of the machine manual
feed tray.
feed tray.
2
Used to adjust the manual paper feed tray paper
width detector detection level.
width detector detection level.
3
The AD conversion value of manual feed width
detection is displayed.
detection is displayed.
41
1
Used to check the document size detection photo
sensor.
sensor.
2
Used to adjust the detection level of the document
size photo sensor.
size photo sensor.
3
Used to check the light reception level and the
detection level of the original size detection photo
sensor.
detection level of the original size detection photo
sensor.
4
Used to adjust the detection level of OC 20
degrees.
degrees.
43
1
Used to set the fusing temperature in 600dpi,
1200dpi, or postcard print.
1200dpi, or postcard print.
10
Used to set the paper feed cycle timing when
printing postcards.
printing postcards.
44
1
Used to make various setups in each mode of
process control.
process control.
34
Used to set the transfer current value in each
mode.
mode.
35
Used to set the DV-Bias/Grid environment (low
temperature) correction temperature.
temperature) correction temperature.
40
Used to set the time from the start of the main
motor rotation (Ready) to the start of toner supply
in previous rotation after turning on the power.
motor rotation (Ready) to the start of toner supply
in previous rotation after turning on the power.
46
2
Used to set the exposure level in each exposure
mode.
mode.
7
Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Super Photo).
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Super Photo).
9
Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Text).
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Text).
10
Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Text/Photo).
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Text/Photo).
11
Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Photo).
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode
(Photo).
12
FAX exposure level adjustment (1 mode automatic
adjustment)
adjustment)
13
FAX exposure level adjustment (Normal mode
individual adjustment)
individual adjustment)
14
FAX exposure level adjustment (Fine text mode
individual adjustment)
individual adjustment)
15
FAX exposure level adjustment (Super Fine mode
individual adjustment)
individual adjustment)
16
FAX exposure level adjustment (Ultra Fine mode
individual adjustment)
individual adjustment)
18
Used to adjust inclination for each exposure mode.
19
Used to set the control method of the exposure
mode.
mode.
20
Used to set the exposure correction value of SPF/
RSPF for OC exposure.
RSPF for OC exposure.
30
Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE (Toner
save).
save).
Code
Function
Main
Sub
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SIMULATION 8 - 5
46
31
Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE (Toner
save).
save).
39
Used to switch the FAX send image quality.
48
1
Used to adjust the copy mode magnification ratio
(main scanning direction, sub scanning direction).
(main scanning direction, sub scanning direction).
2
Used to adjust the scanner mode magnification
ratio (main/sub scanning direction).
ratio (main/sub scanning direction).
8
FAX exposure level adjustment (Fine text mode
individual adjustment)
individual adjustment)
9
FAX magnification ratio adjustment (print)
50
1
Used to adjust the copy lead edge position.
5
Used to adjust the print image position (top
margin) on the print paper in the print mode.
margin) on the print paper in the print mode.
6
Used to adjust the print image position (top
margin) on print paper in the copy mode. (SPF/
RSPF)
margin) on print paper in the copy mode. (SPF/
RSPF)
8
FAX lead edge adjustment (read)
9
FAX lead edge adjustment (print)
10
Used to adjust the print image center position.
(Adjustment can be made for each paper feed
section.)
(Adjustment can be made for each paper feed
section.)
12
Used to adjust the print image center position.
(Adjustment can be made for each document
mode.)
(Adjustment can be made for each document
mode.)
51
1
Used to adjust the OPC drum separation pawl ON
time.
time.
2
Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper onto
the resist roller in each section (copier paper feed
section, duplex paper feed section, RSPF paper
feed section). (When the print image position
varies greatly for the paper or when a lot of paper
jam troubles occur, the adjustment is required.)
the resist roller in each section (copier paper feed
section, duplex paper feed section, RSPF paper
feed section). (When the print image position
varies greatly for the paper or when a lot of paper
jam troubles occur, the adjustment is required.)
8
Used to set the OPC drum separation pawl
operation inhibit. (ON/OFF)
operation inhibit. (ON/OFF)
9
Used to adjust the OPC drum separation voltage
ON/OFF timing.
ON/OFF timing.
53
6
Used to adjust the detection level of the SPF
(RSPF) width. The adjustment method is the 4-
point system. Set the guide to Max. (A3/WLetter)
position, A4R/Letter R position, A5R/Invoice R
position, and Min. position for adjustment.
(RSPF) width. The adjustment method is the 4-
point system. Set the guide to Max. (A3/WLetter)
position, A4R/Letter R position, A5R/Invoice R
position, and Min. position for adjustment.
7
Used to enter the SPF (RSPF) width detection
adjustment value.
adjustment value.
8
Used to adjust the SPF scan position of the mirror
unit automatically. For the SPF scan position
automatic adjustment, the mirror unit is shifted to
11mm before the SPF glass cover edge, and is
operated automatically to scan images by the unit
of 1 step, detecting the position up to the glass
cover automatically.
(Adjustment value)
Default: 50, Adjustment range: 1 - 99
Adjustment unit: 1 = about 0.12mm
unit automatically. For the SPF scan position
automatic adjustment, the mirror unit is shifted to
11mm before the SPF glass cover edge, and is
operated automatically to scan images by the unit
of 1 step, detecting the position up to the glass
cover automatically.
(Adjustment value)
Default: 50, Adjustment range: 1 - 99
Adjustment unit: 1 = about 0.12mm
61
1
Used to check the LSU (polygon motor) operation.
63
1
Used to check the result of shading correction.
(The shading correction data are displayed.)
(The shading correction data are displayed.)
7
Used to adjust the SPF (RSPF) white correction
start pixel position automatically.
This adjustment is performed after the lens unit is
replaced.
start pixel position automatically.
This adjustment is performed after the lens unit is
replaced.
64
1
Used to check the operation of the printer function
(auto print operation).
(auto print operation).
Code
Function
Main
Sub
65
1
Used to adjust the touch panel (LCD display
section) detection position.
section) detection position.
2
Used to check the touch panel (LCD display
section) detection position adjustment result.
section) detection position adjustment result.
5
Used to check the key inputs of the operation
panel.
panel.
66
1
Used to change and check the FAX-related soft
SW.
SW.
2
Used to clear the FAX-related soft SW. (Except for
the FAX adjustment values)
the FAX adjustment values)
3
FAX PWB memory check
4
Signal send modeSignal send mode (Signal send
level: Max.)
level: Max.)
5
Signal send mode (Signal send level soft SW
setting)
setting)
6
Printing the confidential password
7
Print the screen memory contents
8
Voice Message send
9
Used to send the voice message. (Signal send
level: Set by soft SW.)
level: Set by soft SW.)
10
Image data memory clear
11
Used to send 300bps signals. (Signal send level:
Max.)
Max.)
12
Used to send 300bps signals. (Signal send level:
Set by soft SW)
Set by soft SW)
13
Used to register the dial numbers.
14
Used to perform the dial test. (10 PPS send test)
15
Used to perform the dial test. (20 PPS send test)
16
Used to perform the dial test. (DTFM signal send
test)
test)
17
Used to check the DTFM signal send operation.
(Signal send level: Max.)
(Signal send level: Max.)
18
Used to check the DTFM signal send operation.
(Signal send level: Set by soft SW.)
(Signal send level: Set by soft SW.)
19
Used to write the SRAM data to the Flash ROM.
20
Used to write the Flash ROM data to the SRAM.
21
FAX information print
22
Handset sound volume adjustment
24
Used to clear the FAST storage data.
30
Used to set the TEL/LIU.
31
Used to set the TEL/LIU.
32
Receive data check
33
Signal detection check
34
Communication time measurement display
37
Speaker sound volume adjustment
41
CI signal check
60
Used to register the ACR data.
67
1
Used to execute read/write check of the RAM on
the PCL board, and to display the result. (To be
supported for MCU v00.45 or later)
the PCL board, and to display the result. (To be
supported for MCU v00.45 or later)
11
Used to set the select-in signal of the Centro port.
14
Used to check write/comparison of flash programs.
15
Used to check the validity of the ROM on the PCL
board and the result is displayed. (To be supported
for MCU v00.45 or later)
board and the result is displayed. (To be supported
for MCU v00.45 or later)
17
Used to clear the printer section setting. (NVRAM
clear)
clear)
18
Used to clear the data area for FLASH ROM
Network Scanner Application.
Network Scanner Application.
20
Used to check the network connection when the
scanner option is installed.
scanner option is installed.
Code
Function
Main
Sub
Click on the first or last page to see other AR-M236 (serv.man5) service manuals if exist.