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AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  ADJUSTMENTS  8 - 13

The image density adjustment is required for the following copy
quality mode by using the simulation.

There are two methods; the collective adjustment and the individ-
ual adjustment of the copy quality mode.

• Copy mode

• FAX mode

1) Place a test chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) on the original table as

shown below.

2) Place several sheets of A3 (11 x 17) white paper 

(Sharp’s specified paper) on the test chart at the rear refer-
ence.

Test chart comparison

Normally this adjustment is performed with SIM 46-2. In this
method, two or more copy density adjustments in different modes
can be adjusted collectively.

1) Execute SIM 46-2.

Copy quality mode Collective

Adjustment

Individual 

adjustment

Binary 
value 
mode

Auto mode

SIM46-2

Character mode

SIM46-9

Character/Photo mode

SIM46-10

Photo mode

SIM46-11

Adjustment

Individual 

adjustment

Normal 
mode

Binary value 
mode

AUTO

SIM46-12

SIM46-13

EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

Small text 
mode

Binary value 
mode

AUTO

SIM46-14

EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

Half tone 
mode

AUTO
EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

Fine mode

Binary value 
mode

AUTO

SIM46-15

EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

Half tone 
mode

AUTO
EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

Super fine 
mode

Binary value 
mode

AUTO

SIM46-16

EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

Half tone 
mode

AUTO
EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

600dpi 
mode

Binary value 
mode

AUTO

SIM46-45

EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

Half tone 
mode

AUTO
EXP1.0
EXP2.0
EXP3.0
EXP4.0
EXP5.0

UKOG-
0162FCZZ 
DENSITY No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 W

UKOG-
0089CSZZ 
DENSITY No.

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.5 1.9

0

KODAK GRAY 
SCALE

1

2

3

4

19

A

SHARP 
CORPORATION 
MADE IN JAPAN

Quality mode

Linked simulation data

AE3.0 (AE)

CH3.0 (Character)

SIM46-9

MIX3.0 (Character/Photo)

SIM46-10

PH3.0 (Photo)

SIM46-11

1

10

W

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  ADJUSTMENTS  8 - 14

2) Press the COPY button to make a copy.

Check that the copy density is as shown in the table below. 

If not, change the adjustment value.

This adjustment is used when a different density level for different
copy quality mode is required. SIM 46-5 to -7 and SIM 46-9 to -11
are used.

1) Execute the simulation corresponding to the copy quality

mode to be adjusted.

2) Press the COPY button to make a copy

Check that the copy density is as shown in the table below. If not,
change the adjustment value.

For the auto mode, there is only one adjustment value. For the
other modes, the adjustment value for each density level must be
adjusted.

This adjustment is needed in the following situations: 

• The CCD unit has been replaced. 

• U2 trouble has occurred. 

• The MFP control PWB has been replaced.

• The EEPROM on the MFP control PWB has been replaced.

• The scanner control PWB has been replaced.

• The EEPROM on the scanner control PWB has been replaced.

• One or more parts of the scanner (reading) section have been

replaced. 

Select 2, and press [START] key.

Press [START] key, 
or press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

SIMULATION 46-2

Select other then 0 - 2, and 
press [START] key.

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. 

SIMULATION 46-2

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (2). INPUT VALUE 0-99, AND PRESS START.

3. AE 3.0

Press [START] key.

SIMULATION 46-2

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (2). NOW COPYING.

50

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key, 
or terminate copying.

SIMULATION 46-2

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (2). SELECT 1-5, AND PRESS START.

(FEED TRAY)

  1. TRAY1  2. TRAY2  3. TRAY3  4. TRAY4

  5. BPT

Press [START] key, or 
press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

1

Select 0, and 
press [START] key.

1

Select 1, 
and press 
[START] key. 

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (2). SELECT 0-6, AND PRESS START.

0. TRAY SELECT 

1

  1. COPY START

2. EXP LEVEL 

1

3. AE 3.0 

50

  4. CH 3.0 

50

5. MIX 3.0 

50

  6. PHOTO 3.0 

50

SIMULATION 46-2

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (2). SELECT 3-6, AND PRESS START.

(EXP. LEVEL SELECT)

  3. AE 3.0    4. CH 3.0

  5. MIX 3.0   6. PHOTO 3.0

1

• Adjustment spec

If the copy density is too light, increase the adjustment value.

If the copy density is too dark, decrease the adjustment value.

Adjustment range: 30 - 170

Mode

EXP.

Chart 

No.

Adjustment 

level

Chart 

No.

Adjustment 

level

Character

3

3

Copied

2

Not copied

Character/
Photo

3

3

Copied

2

Not copied

Photo

3

3

Copied

2

Not copied

Auto

3

Copied

2

Not copied

Select 2, and press [START] key.

Press [START] key, or 
press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

SIMULATION 46-9

Select other than 0 - 2, and 
press [START] key.

Press 
[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. 

SIMULATION 46-9

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (CHAR.2). INPUT VALUE 0-99, AND PRESS

START.

3. 1.0

Press [START] key. 

SIMULATION 46-9

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (CHAR.2). NOW COPYING.

50

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key, 
or terminate copying.

SIMULATION 46-9

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (CHAR.2). SELECT 1-5, AND PRESS START.

(FEED TRAY)

  1. TRAY1  2. TRAY2  3. TRAY3  4. TRAY4

  5. BPT

Press [START] key, or 
press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

1

Select 0, and 
press [START] key.

1

Select 1, 
and press 
[START] key. 

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (CHAR.2). SELECT 0-11, AND PRESS START.

0. TRAY SELECT 

1

  1. COPY START

2. EXP LEVEL 

1

3. 1.0 

50

  4. 1.5 

50

  5. 2.0 

50

6. 2.5 

50

  7. 3.0 

50

  8. 3.5 

50

9. 4.0 

50

  10. 4.5 

50

 11. 5.0 

50

SIMULATION 46-9

EXP. LEVEL SETUP (CHAR.2). SELECT 3-11, AND PRESS START.

(EXP. LEVEL SELECT)

3. 1.0     4. 1.5     5. 2.0

6. 2.5     7. 3.0     8. 3.5

9. 4.0     10. 4.5    11. 5.0

1

AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  ADJUSTMENTS  8 - 15

(Fax mode density)

The print density settings should be normally left at defaults but
should be adjusted according to user requests, if any.

1) Set the test chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) on the original table so

that it aligns with the front frame. Then put four or five pieces
of A3 (11" x 17") paper . 

2) Go through the modes specified in Simulation 46-12.

3) Select the adjustment item (FAX EXP. LEVEL) using the

numeric keypad. 

4) Press the Start key. 

5) Press the Start key (A copy is created.)

Check the print density. 

If the print density is not at an acceptable level, do the follow-
ing steps.

6) Enter the print adjustment value using the numeric keypad.

7) Press the P or Start key

This applies the adjustment value. 

Pressing the Start key starts print operation as well as apply-
ing the adjustment value. 

8) Check the print density. 

Repeat steps 6 to 8 until an acceptable print density is obtained.

Note: Adjusting the Fax print density through this simulation

changes the print density settings for all Fax modes to the
density level applied by carrying out this simulation.
The Fax mode print density settings for individual Fax
modes adjusted through Simulations 46-13, -14, -15, -16
and -45 are changed to the print density level applied by
this simulation.

Image mode

Simulation for 

adjustment

All-mode 

adjustment

Individual-

mode 

adjustment

Fax mode 
print density 
adjustment 
(standard 
mode)

Auto 
mode

Binary mode

46-12

46-13

Manual Binary mode

Fax mode 
print density 
adjustment 
(small-
character 
mode)

Auto 
mode

Binary mode

46-14

Half tone 
mode

Manual Binary mode

Half tone 
mode

 Fax mode 
print density 
adjustment 
(fine mode)

Auto 
mode

Binary mode

46-15

Half tone 
mode

Manual Binary mode

Half tone 
mode

Fax mode 
print density 
adjustment 
(super fine 
mode)

Auto 
mode

Binary mode

46-16

Half tone 
mode

Manual Binary mode

Half tone 
mode

Fax mode 
print density 
adjustment 
(600dpi 
mode)

Auto 
mode

Binary mode

46-45

Half tone 
mode

Manual Binary mode

Half tone 
mode

00

Select 0, and 
press [START] key.

Press [START] key, or 
press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

Item

Set 

range

Default

0

TRAY SELECT

Paper feed tray selection

1

COPY START

Copy START (Default)

2

FAX EXP. LEVEL FAX mode print density

0 - 99

50

SIMULATION 46-12

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(AUTO SET). SELECT 0-2, AND PRESS 

START.

0.TRAY SELECT 

1

 1.COPY START

2.FAX EXP.LEVEL 

50

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. 

SIMULATION 46-12

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(AUTO SET), INPUT VALUE 0-99, AND

PRESS START.

2.FAX EXP.LEVEL

50

1

Press [START] key.

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key, 
or terminate copying.

SIMULATION 46-12

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(AUTO SET). NOW PRINTING.

Select 1, and 
press [START] key.

Select other than 0 - 1, and 
press [START] key. 

SIMULATION 46-12

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(AUTO SET).SELECT 1-5, AND PRESS

START.

(FEED TRAY)

 1.TRAY1 2.TRAY2 3.TRAY3 4.TRAY4

 5.BPT

AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  ADJUSTMENTS  8 - 16

This adjustment is intended to the print mode for each Fax mode
individually. In manual mode, the print density setting for each
print density adjustment level (1 to 5) can be adjusted to a custom
density level. 

1) Set the test chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) on the original table so

that it aligns with the front frame. Then put four or five pieces
of A3 (11" x 17") paper .

2) Go through the simulation modes that correspond to the Fax

modes for which to adjust the print density (i.e., the modes
specified in Simulations 46-13, -14, -15, -16, or -45).

Select 2, and 
press [START] key.

Press [START] key, or 
press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

00

SIMULATION 46-13

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(NORMAL). SELECT 0-8, AND PRESS 

START.

0.TRAY SELECT 

1

 1.PRINT START

2.EXP LEVEL 

1

3.AUTO    

50

   4.1.0  

50 

  5.2.0  

50

6.3.0  

50

      7.4.0  

50

   8.5.0  

50

50

1

1

Select 1, 
and press 
[START] key.

Select 0, and press [START] key.

SIMULATION 46-13

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(NORMAL),INPUT VALUE 0-99, AND

PRESS START.

4.1.0

SIMULATION 46-13

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(NORMAL). NOW PRINTING.

SIMULATION 46-13

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(NORMAL). SELECT 1-5, AND PRESS

START.

(FEED TRAY)

   1.TRAY1 2.TRAY2 3.TRAY3 4.TRAY4

   5.BPT

(ABOVE +20:DSPF MODE) 

Select other than 0 - 2, 
and press [START] key.  Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. 

Press [START] key. 

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key, 
or terminate copying.

Press [START] key, or 
press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

1

SIMULATION 46-13

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(NORMAL). SELECT 3-8, AND PRESS START.

(EXP.LEVEL SELECT)

3.AUTO       4.1.0       5.2.0

6.3.0        7.4.0       8.5.0

Item

Set 

range

Default

0 TRAY SELECT Paper feed tray selection

1 PRINT START Print start (Default)

2 EXP LEVEL

Exposure level selection

3 AUTO

Auto

0 - 99

50

4 1.0

Exposure level 1

5 2.0

Exposure level 2

6 3.0

Exposure level 3

7 4.0

Exposure level 4

8 5.0

Exposure level 5

Select 2, and 
press [START] key.

Press [START] key or 
press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. 

50

1

1

Select 1, 
and press 
[START] key.

Select other than 0 - 2, 
and press [START] key. 

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

Press [START] key.

Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key, 
or terminate copying.

SIMULATION 46-14

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(FINE).SELECT 0-14,AND PRESS START.

0.TRAY SELECT 

1 

 1.PRINT START

2.EXP LEVEL 

1

3.AUTO    

50

   4.1.0  

50 

  5.2.0  

50

6.3.0  

50

      7.4.0  

50

   8.5.0  

50

9.AUTO(H)   

50

   10.1.0(H) 

50

      11.2.0(H) 

50

12.3.0(H)  

50

    13.4.0(H) 

50

      14.5.0(H) 

50

SIMULATION 46-14

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(FINE),INPUT VALUE 0-99, AND PRESS

START.

4.1.0

Select 0, and press [START] key.

SIMULATION 46-14

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(FINE). NOW PRINTING.

SIMULATION 46-14

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(FINE). SELECT 1-5, AND PRESS START.

(FEED TRAY)

   1.TRAY1 2.TRAY2 3.TRAY3 4.TRAY4

   5.BPT

Press [START] key, 
or press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

1

SIMULATION 46-14

EXP.LEVEL SETUP FAX(FINE). SELECT 3-14, AND PRESS START.

(EXP.LEVEL SELECT)

3.AUTO     4.1.0     5.2.0

6.3.0      7.4.0     8.5.0

9.AUTO(H)    10.1.0(H)     11.2.0(H)

12.3.0(H)    13.4.0(H)     14.5.0(H)