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AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 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.
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.
in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.
3
Used to check the operation of the loads in the
RSPF unit and the control circuits.
RSPF unit and the control circuits.
3
2
Used to check the operation of sensor and detector
in the finisher and the related circuit.
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.
10
Used to make each adjustment of the saddle finisher.
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.
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.
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
Used to check the total numbers of misfeed and
troubles. (When the number of misfeed is
considerably great, it is judged as necessary for
repair. The misfeed rate is obtained by dividing this
count value with the total counter value.)
troubles. (When the number of misfeed is
considerably great, it is judged as necessary for
repair. The misfeed rate is obtained by dividing this
count value with the total counter value.)
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 configuration.
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 usage data of the stapler,
RSPF, and scanning.
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.)
(The 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.)
correction counter. (This simulation is executed
when the OPC drum is replaced.)
Code
Function
Main
Sub
AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SIMULATION 8 - 4
24
9
Used to clear the printer counter and other
counters.
counters.
10
FAX counter data 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.)
(excluding the scanner section) and to check the
operation of the toner concentration sensor.
(The toner concentration sensor output can be
monitored.)
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.
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
extension kit.
extension 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.
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).
72
The letterhead support is set.
When “Letterhead paper setting” is selected, the
set value of SIM 26-46 (Image output direction
setting) is set to “Setting Enable” accordingly.
When “Letterhead paper setting” is selected, the
set value of SIM 26-46 (Image output direction
setting) is set to “Setting Enable” accordingly.
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, or
postcard print.
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.
2
Used to set the drum count correction.
3
Used to set the DV count correction.
9
Used to display the process control correction
information.
information.
14
Used to display the environment (temperature,
humidity) correction information.
humidity) correction information.
16
The correction value for the toner density reference
value corresponding to the DV count value is set
individually for 145mm/s and 122mm/s (for the 31-
sheet machine and the 25-sheet machine).
value corresponding to the DV count value is set
individually for 145mm/s and 122mm/s (for the 31-
sheet machine and the 25-sheet machine).
17
Used to display the toner density control reference
value.
value.
34
Used to set the transfer current value in each
mode.
mode.
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.
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)
(1 mode automatic adjustment)
13
FAX exposure level adjustment
(Normal mode individual adjustment)
(Normal mode individual adjustment)
14
FAX exposure level adjustment
(Fine text mode individual adjustment)
(Fine text mode individual adjustment)
Code
Function
Main
Sub
AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SIMULATION 8 - 5
46
15
FAX exposure level adjustment
(Super Fine mode individual adjustment)
(Super Fine mode individual adjustment)
16
FAX exposure level adjustment
(Ultra Fine mode individual adjustment)
(Ultra Fine mode 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).
(Toner save).
31
Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE
(Toner save).
(Toner 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).
3
Used to adjust the print mode magnification ratio
correction.
correction.
8
Magnification correction adjustment (print)
9
FAX magnification 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.
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. (RSPF)
on print paper in the copy mode. (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.
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 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.
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 RSPF width detection
adjustment value.
adjustment value.
8
Used to adjust the RSPF scan position of the
mirror unit automatically. For the RSPF scan
position automatic adjustment, the mirror unit is
shifted to 11mm before the RSPF 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
mirror unit automatically. For the RSPF scan
position automatic adjustment, the mirror unit is
shifted to 11mm before the RSPF 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
55
1
Used to set the soft switch.
61
1
Used to check the LSU (polygon motor) operation.
Check speed can select 145mm/s or 122mm/s
individually.
Check speed can select 145mm/s or 122mm/s
individually.
Code
Function
Main
Sub
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 RSPF white correction start
pixel position automatically.
This adjustment is performed after the lens unit is
replaced.
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).
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.
66
1
Used to change and check the FAX-related soft SW.
2
Used to clear the FAX-related soft SW.
(Except for the FAX adjustment values)
(Except for the FAX adjustment values)
3
FAX PWB memory check
4
Signal send mode (Signal send level: Max.)
5
Signal send mode (Signal send level soft SW setting)
6
Printing the confidential password
7
Print the screen memory contents
10
Image data memory clear
11
Used to send 300bps signals.
(Signal send level: Max.)
(Signal send level: Max.)
12
Used to send 300bps signals.
(Signal send level: Set by soft SW)
(Signal send level: 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)
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
24
Used to clear the FAST storage data. (SEC only)
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
67
1
Used to execute read/write check of the RAM on
the PCL board, and to display the result.
the PCL board, and to display the result.
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.
board and the result is displayed.
17
Used to clear the printer section setting.
(NVRAM clear)
(NVRAM 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
AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SIMULATION 8 - 6
4. Details
Operation/procedure
Enter the number of operations, and set the magnification ratio and the
original size.
original size.
1.
Select the desired item, and press the [START] key.
2.
Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
The scanner unit operates at the speed corresponding to the set value.
The scan counter is displayed during execution.
Operation/procedure
The status of sensors and detectors in the scanner section is dis-
played. The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
played. The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
Operation/procedure
Enter the number of operations, and set the magnification ratio and the
original size.
original size.
1.
Select the desired item, and press the [START] key.
2.
Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key.
The RSPF unit operates at the speed corresponding to the set value.
The scan counter is displayed during execution.
Note: Executable only when the RSPF is installed.
Operation/procedure
The operations of sensors and detectors in the RSPF section are dis-
played.
played.
The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.
(For the original size, the detection result of the original size displayed
on the copy menu is highlighted.)
(For the original size, the detection result of the original size displayed
on the copy menu is highlighted.)
RSPF width detection size (One of the following is displayed.)
A4/A3, LT/WLT, B5/B4, INV/LTR, A5/A4R, B5R, EXTRA, 8K/16K, 16KR
Note: Executable only when the RSPF is installed.
1
1-1
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the scanner unit and its
control circuit.
control circuit.
Section
Optical (Image scanning)
Item
Operation
Set magnification ratio
25% to 400% (1% increment)
(Default 100%)
(Default 100%)
Document size
Varies depending on the destination.
Set number of times
1 to 999 (0: Continuous operation)
1-2
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in
the scanning (read) section and the related circuit.
the scanning (read) section and the related circuit.
Section
Optical (Image scanning)
Item
Operation
MHPS
Mirror home position sensor
2
2-1
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of the RSPF unit and the
related circuit.
related circuit.
Section
RSPF
Item
Operation
Set magnification ratio
50% to 200% (1% increment)
(Default 100%)
(Default 100%)
Document size
Varies depending on the destination.
Duplex
Selectable only when RSPF is installed.
Set number of times
1 to 999 (0: Continuous operation)
2-2
Purpose
Operation test/check
Function
(Purpose)
(Purpose)
Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors
in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.
in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.
Section
RSPF
Item
Operation
EMPS
Original empty sensor
DLS1
Original length sensor (Small)
DLS2
Original length sensor (Large)
FGOD
RSPF paper feed cover open/close sensor
DFD
RSPF paper entry sensor
RDD
RSPF original exit sensor
OPCLS
Book sensor
SWD_LEN
Original detection width sensor
(Unit of 0.1mm. “Width x 10” is displayed. Example: For
300mm, 3000 is displayed.)
(Unit of 0.1mm. “Width x 10” is displayed. Example: For
300mm, 3000 is displayed.)
SWD_A/D
Original detection width sensor A/D value
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