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AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631  SIMULATION 8 - 3

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1

1

Used to check the operation of the scanner unit 
and its control circuit.

2

Used to check the operation of sensor and 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.

2

Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors 
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.

3

2

Used to check the operation of sensor and detector 
in the finisher and the related circuit.

3

Used to check the operation of the load in the 
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.

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.)

4

2

Used to check the operation of sensor and 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.

5

1

Used to check the operation of the display (LED), 
LCD in the operation panel, and control circuit.

2

Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and 
the control circuit.

3

Used to check the operation of the copy lamp and 
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.

2

Used to check the operation of each fan motor and 
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.

2

Used to check and adjust the operation of the main 
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.

10

Used to check and adjust the operation of the 
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.

12

Used to check and adjust the operation of the main 
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.

8

14

Used to check and adjust the operation of the main 
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.

9

1

Used to check and adjust the operation of the load 
(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.

10

0

Used to check the operation of the toner motor and 
its control circuit.

14

0

Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U2/PF 
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.)

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.)

4

Used to check the total trouble (self diag) history.

5

Used to check the ROM version of each unit 
(section).

6

Used to print each key operator setting, the 
account information, and the machine adjustment 
values. 

7

Used to display the key operator code. (Use when 
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)

10

Used to check the system configuration.

11

Used to display the FAX send/receive 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.)

13

Used to display the CRUM type.

19

Used to display the scanner counter in the network 
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.)

2

Used to clear the number of use (the number of 
prints) of each paper feed section.

3

Used to clear the number usage data of the stapler, 
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.)

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.)

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24

9

Used to clear the printer counter and other 
counters.

10

FAX counter data clear

15

Used to clear the scanner counter in the network 
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.)

2

Used to make the initial setting of toner 
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.)

2

Used to set whether the automatic detection of 
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.

5

Used to set the count mode of the total counter and 
the maintenance counter.

6

Used to set the specifications depending on the 
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.

18

Used to set enable/disable of toner save operation.

22

Used to set the specification (language display) for 
the destination.

30

Used to set ON/OFF of the heater lamp slow-up 
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.

36

Used to set whether the machine is stopped or not 
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. 

46

Used to set whether to meet with the output 
direction of images regardless of the mode when 
installing the finisher.

50

Used to set ON/OFF of the black and white 
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.)

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).

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. 

27

1

Used to set PC/MODEM communication trouble 
(U7-00) detection Yes/No.

5

Used to set the tag number.

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30

1

Used to display the sensor status attached to the 
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.

40

1

Used to check the sensor of the machine manual 
feed tray.

2

Used to adjust the manual paper feed tray paper 
width detector detection level.

3

The AD conversion value of manual feed width 
detection is displayed.

41

1

Used to check the document size detection photo 
sensor.

2

Used to adjust the detection level of the document 
size photo sensor.

3

Used to check the light reception level and the 
detection level of the original size detection photo 
sensor.

4

Used to adjust the detection level of OC 20 
degrees.

43

1

Used to set the fusing temperature in 600dpi, or 
postcard print.

10

Used to set the paper feed cycle timing when 
printing postcards.

44

1

Used to make various setups in each mode of 
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. 

14

Used to display the environment (temperature, 
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). 

17

Used to display the toner density control reference 
value. 

34

Used to set the transfer current value in each 
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.

46

2

Used to set the exposure level in each exposure 
mode.

9

Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination 
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).

11

Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination 
value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode 
(Photo).

12

FAX exposure level adjustment 
(1 mode automatic adjustment)

13

FAX exposure level adjustment 
(Normal mode individual adjustment)

14

FAX exposure level adjustment 
(Fine text mode individual adjustment)

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15

FAX exposure level adjustment 
(Super Fine mode individual adjustment)

16

FAX exposure level 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.

20

Used to set the exposure correction value of SPF/
RSPF for OC exposure.

30

Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE 
(Toner save).

31

Used to set the AE and the limit value in AE 
(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).

2

Used to adjust the scanner mode magnification 
ratio (main/sub scanning direction).

3

Used to adjust the print mode magnification ratio 
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.

6

Used to adjust the print image position (top margin) 
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.)

12

Used to adjust the print image center position. 
(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.)

8

Used to set the OPC drum separation pawl 
operation inhibit. (ON/OFF)

9

Used to adjust the OPC drum separation voltage 
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.

7

Used to enter the RSPF width detection 
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

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.

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63

1

Used to check the result of shading correction. 
(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.

64

1

Used to check the operation of the printer function 
(auto print operation).

65

1

Used to adjust the touch panel (LCD display 
section) detection position.

2

Used to check the touch panel (LCD display 
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)

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.)

12

Used to send 300bps signals. 
(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.)

18

Used to check the DTFM signal send operation. 
(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. 

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. 

17

Used to clear the printer section setting. 
(NVRAM clear)

18

Used to clear the data area for FLASH ROM 
Network Scanner Application.

20

Used to check the network connection when the 
scanner option is installed.

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AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631  SIMULATION 8 - 6

Enter the number of operations, and set the magnification ratio and the
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.

The status of sensors and detectors in the scanner section is dis-
played. The active sensors and detectors are highlighted.

Enter the number of operations, and set the magnification ratio and the
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.

The operations of sensors and detectors in the RSPF section are dis-
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.)

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

Operation test/check

Used to check the operation of the scanner unit and its 
control circuit.

Optical (Image scanning)

Operation

Set magnification ratio

25% to 400% (1% increment) 
(Default 100%)

Document size

Varies depending on the destination.

Set number of times

1 to 999 (0: Continuous operation)

1-2

Operation test/check

Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in 
the scanning (read) section and the related circuit.

Optical (Image scanning)

Operation

MHPS

Mirror home position sensor

2-1

Operation test/check

Used to check the operation of the RSPF unit and the 
related circuit.

RSPF

Operation

Set magnification ratio

50% to 200% (1% increment) 
(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

Operation test/check

Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors 
in the RSPF unit and the related circuit.

RSPF

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.)

SWD_A/D

Original detection width sensor A/D value