Why the AR-M355U/M455U …
Targeted for busy mid-volume environments, the AR-M335U/M445U Digital Multifunctional IMAGERs offer powerful Multitasking, Advanced Application Integration and Leading Edge Security. The base model is comprised of a newly engineered 300 MHz Multi-tasking Controller and offer the same technology used in the AR-M550U/M620U/M700U. The advanced features include Dual Head Scanning (Scan2 Technology), Page Stamping, Job Build, Card Shot Copy and Cover Pages. Combine all of this with on-line paper capacity of up to 3100 sheets and enhanced paper handling capability that includes a wide variety of media types up to 97 lb. Index stock.
Each of the host machines is available in three different configurations:
Package A, AR-M355UA / AR-M455UA
Package B, AR-M355UB / AR-M455UB
Package C, AR-M355UC / AR-M455UC
Base U Model IMAGERs include a 35/45 PPM engine, 300 MHz multitasking controller with128 MB memory, and are easily upgraded to support PCL6 Network Printing System, network scanning, Document Filing and Super G3 Fax.
Scan2 Technology
The new technology enables users to scan both sides of a 2-sided document in one pass, autoduplex documents on paper stocks up to 97 lbs Index, and offer an array of convenience features.
Quick Reference Guide: AR-M355U/M455U
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Description: Features & Options |
The AR-M355U/M455U Digital |
Performance, Flexibility, |
Multifunctional IMAGER |
Productivity, and Security |
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Powerful Network Connectivity* |
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300 MHz PCL6 Printing System |
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40 GB Hard Drive |
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Network Tandem Printing |
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Flexible Network Scanning* |
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Ability to end to 6 different destinations |
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allows for a truly digital workflow |
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¾Send to Desktop |
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¾Sent to E-mail |
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¾Send to FTP |
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¾Send to Print |
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¾Send to URL |
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¾Send to FAX |
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¾Send to I-FAX |
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Professional Finishing* |
Features |
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935/45 ppm print speed
9True multi-tasking engine controller
950-sheet Duplex Single Pass Feeder
9Document filing system
9Permanent Font and Form storage
9Auto Duplexing on stocks up to 97 lb. index
9New Card Shot feature (copies both sides of an ID card onto a single sheet of paper)
9Carbon Copy Print mode1
9IP/MAC Address Filtering (secure NIC card)1
9LDAP support with optional Network Scanner Expansion Kit1
9Standard IEEE 1284 and USB 2.0 ports, RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT1
1 Requires PCL6 Network Printing Expansion Kit
Two-Tray Finisher
Saddle-Stitch Finisher
Mail Bin Stacker
Scalable Security Offerings*
Confidential Print FeatureUser Authentication (E-mail)IP/MAC Address FilteringData Security Kit (128 bit encryption)
* Optional
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Toolbox Basics
Mechanical
•Screwdriver, Phillips #2
•Screwdriver, Flat #1
•Wrench, 1.5mm Hex head
•Feeler gauges
Electrical
•Voltmeter
•ESD wrist or ankle strap
•Approved surge suppressor
•30x lighted viewing device
Miscellaneous
•Clean, soft, lint-free cloths
•Alcohol
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Pre-Setup: Tools, Documentation, & Admonitions
Special Tools & Service Documentation
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AR-M355U/AR-M455U, Service Manual & Circuit Diagram, |
SM-ARC355U/ARM455U |
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Code: 00ZARM455UA1E |
Parts Guide |
PG-ARM355U |
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Code: 00ZARM351UP1/ |
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*AR-DU3/DU4, Duplex Unit |
SM-ARDU3/DU4/TE3 |
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Code: 00ZARDU3//A1E |
Parts Guide |
PG-ARDU3,DU4 |
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Code: 00ZARDU4/P2 |
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*AR-TE4, Upper Exit Tray (Right Side) |
N/A |
*AR-TE5, Exit Tray/Cabinet |
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*AR-D28, D27, MU2, Paper Feed Unit (Optional Power |
SM-ARD28_A1E |
Supply Unit) |
Code: 00ZARD28//A1E |
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*AR-FN6, Finisher |
SM-ARFN6 |
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Code: 00ZARFN6//P1/ |
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*AR-FN7, Saddle Stitch Finisher, *AR-PN1, Punch |
SM-ARFN7, ARPN1 |
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Code: 00ZARFN7//A1E |
Parts Guide |
PG-AARFN7, ARPN1 |
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Code: 00ZARFN7//P2/ |
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*AR-MS1, Mail-bin Stacker |
SM-ARMS1 |
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Code: 00ZARMS1//A1E |
Parts Guide |
PG-ARMS1 |
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Code: 00ZARMS1//P2/ |
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Laser Admonition
For your protection, do not remove protective covers or bypass safety interlocks.
Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs)*
Product Code |
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MSDS |
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No. |
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AR-455MT |
Toner cartridge |
F-01331 |
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(Black) |
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AR-455MD |
Developer (Black) |
F-31331 |
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AR-455DR |
Drum |
n/a |
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* Download MSDSs at http://www.sharp-service.com
Electrical/Electronic Component
Admonitions
WARNING: Electrical hazard. Employ proper precautions when working with high-voltage electrical equipment.
!CAUTION: Improper handling of electronic components can damage the equipment.
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Basic System Configuration
System configuration
Basic system
AR-M355U/AR-M455U
Host Machine (Package A, B, or C)
Necessary options:
Any one of the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28), the stand/3x 500 sheet paper drawer (ARD27), or the multi-purpose drawer (AR-MU)*.
Any one of the upper exit tray extensions ( AR-TE3,AR-TE4, or ARTE5); the finisher (AR-FN6); the mailbin stacker (AR-MS1).
AR-EF3
AR-RK2
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Available Configurations
Configurations
Package A |
Package B |
Package C |
Base Machine |
Base Machine |
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AR-EF3 Scanner |
AR-EF3 Scanner |
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AR-RK2 Scanner Rack |
AR-RK2 Scanner Rack |
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2500-Sheet Paper Desk |
1500-Sheet Paper Desk |
Base Machine
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AR-EF3 Scanner
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AR-RK2 Scanner Rack
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500 Sheet Multi-Purpose
Drawer +
AR-45ABD Cabinet
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Adjustment Checklist
Note: For detailed instructions, refer to Section 8 of the AR-M355N/M455N Service Manual.
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Adjustment and Simulation
Simulation
Entering the Simulation Mode
1.Copy mode key ON → Program key ON → Asterisk (*) key ON → CLEAR key ON →Asterisk key ON → Ready for input of a main code of simulation
2.Entering a main code with the 10-key → START key ON
3.Entering a sub-code with the 10-key → START key ON
4.Select an item with the scroll key and the item key.
5.The machine enters the mode corresponding to the selected item.
a)Press START key or EXECUTE key to start the simulation operation.
b)To cancel the current simulation mode or to change the main code or the sub code, press the user setup key.
*Canceling the simulation mode to return to the normal mode:
6.Press CA key.
Simulation List
Please refer to the Simulation List (pages 1 through 11) that follows.
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Simulation List (Pg. 1 of 11)
Simulation List (Main/Sub)
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Used to check the operations of the scanner (read) unit and its control circuit. |
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Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in the scanning (read) section and the related circuit. |
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Used to check the operations of the automatic document feeder unit and the control circuit. |
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Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the automatic document feeder unit and the related circuits. |
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Used to check the operations of the loads in the automatic document feeder unit and the control circuits. |
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Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in the finisher and the related circuit. |
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Used to check the operation of the load in the finisher and the control circuit. |
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Used to adjust the stacking capacity of the finisher. (Used to adjust the alignment plate [jogger] stop position in the finisher |
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paper width direction. The adjustment is made by changing the alignment plate home position in the paper width direction by |
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software.) |
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10 |
Console finisher (AR-FN7) adjustment. |
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Used to check the mail bin stacker sensor. |
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Used to check the operations of the mail bin stacker loads. |
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Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the paper feed section (desk paper feed/large capacity tray) and |
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the related circuit. |
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Used to check the operations of the loads in the paper feed section (desk paper feed/large capacity tray) and the related circuit. |
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Used to check the operation of the display, LCD in the operation panel and control circuit. |
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Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and the control circuit. |
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Used to check the operation of the paper transport system loads and the control circuit. |
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Used to check the operations of each fan motor and its control circuit. |
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Used to set the operating conditions of aging. |
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Used to set the intermittent aging cycle. |
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Used to set the warm-up time display YES/NO. |
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Simulation List (Pg. 2 of 11)
Simulation List (Main/Sub)
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Used to check and adjust the operations of the developing voltage of each color and the control circuit. |
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Used to check and adjust the operation of the main charger grid voltage in each printer mode and the control circuit. |
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Used to check and adjust the operation of the transfer voltage and the control circuit. |
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Used to check and adjust the operation of the transfer voltage and the related circuit. (Transfer belt cleaning mode.) |
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Used to check and adjust the operation of the load (clutch/solenoid) in the duplex section and the control circuit. |
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Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the duplex section and its control circuit. |
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Used to check the operations of the toner motor and the related circuit. |
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Used to cancel the self-diag “U!” trouble. (Only when FAX is installed.) |
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14 |
0 |
Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U1/LCC/U2/PF troubles. |
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Used to cancel the self-diag “U6-01, 02, 03, F3-12, 22” (large capacity paper feed tray, paper feed trays 1, 2) troubles. |
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Used to cancel the self-diag U2 troubles. |
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Used to cancel the PF troubles (when the copy inhibit command from the host computer is received). |
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Used to set the maintenance cycle. |
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Used to check the print count value in each section an each operation mode. (Used to check the maintenance timing.) |
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Used to check the total numbers of misfeed and troubles. (When the number of misfeed is considerably great, it is judged as |
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necessary for repair. The misfeed rate is obtained by dividing this count value with the total counter value.) |
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Used to check misfeed positions and the misfeed count of each position. (if the misfeed count is considerably great, it may be |
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judged as necessary to repair.) |
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Used to check the trouble (self-diag) history. |
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Used to check the ROM version of each unit (section). |
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Used to output the list of the setting and adjustment data (simulations, FAX soft switch, counters). |
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Used to display the key operator code. (This simulation is used when the customer forgets the key operator code.) |
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Used to check the number of use of the finisher, the SPF, and the scan (reading) unit. |
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Used to check the number of use (print quantity) of each paper feed section. |
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Used to check the system configuration (options, internal hardware). |
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Simulation List (Pg. 3 of 11)
Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d)
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Used to check the use frequency (send/receive) of FAX. (Only when FAX is installed.) |
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Used to check the SPF misfeed positions and the number of misfeed at each position. (When the number of misfeed is |
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considerably great, it can be used as necessary for repair.) |
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Used to check the operating time of the process section (OPC drum, DV unit, toner bottle). |
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Used to check the values of the counters related to the scan mode and the internet FAX mode. |
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Used to check the trouble history of paper jam and misfeed. (If the number of misfeed and troubles is considerably great, it may |
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be judged as necessary to repair.) |
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Used o check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the paper feed and transport sections. |
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Used to clear the misfeed counter, the misfeed history, the trouble counter and the trouble history. The counters are cleared |
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after completion of maintenance.) |
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Used to clear the number of use (the number of prints) of each paper feed section. |
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Used to clear the number of use of the finisher, SPF, and the scan (reading) unit. |
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Used to reset the maintenance counter. |
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Used to reset the developer counter. (The developer counter of the DV unit which is installed is reset.) |
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Used to reset the copy counter. |
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Used to clear the OPC drum counter. (Perform this simulation when the OPC drum is replaced.) |
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Used clear the printer mode print counter and the self print mode print counter. |
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Used to clear the FAX counter. (Only when FAX is installed.) |
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Used to reset the OPC drum rotation time, and the DV unit rotation time counter. ; The developer counter in the DV unit installed |
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Is reset. |
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Used to clear the counters related to the scan mode and the internet FAX mode. |
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Used to check the operations of the developing section (toner concentration, humidity and toner concentration sensor, humidity |
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sensor, temperature sensor output can be monitored.) |
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Used to make the initial setting of toner concentration when replacing developer. |
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Simulation List (Pg. 4 of 11)
Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d)
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Used to set the specifications of the auditor. Setting must be made according to the auditor use conditions. |
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Used to set the count mode of the total counter and the maintenance counter. |
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Used to set the specifications (paper, document detection, etc.) of the destination. |
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Used to set the network scanner trial mode. |
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Used to set YES/NO of toner save operation. (This function is valid only in Japan and UK versions.) [Depends on the |
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destination setting of SIM26-6.] For the other destinations, the same setting can be made by the user program P22.) |
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Used to set the operation mode conforming to the CE mark (Europe safety standards). (Conforming to soft start when driving |
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the fusing heater lamp.) |
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Used to set whether the same continuous troubles are displayed as one trouble or the series of troubles with SIM 22-4 when the |
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same troubles occur continuously. |
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Used to set CONTINUE/STOP of printing when maintenance timing is over and the count value reaches 110% of replacement |
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timing (life). |
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Used to set the automatic magnification ratio selection (AMS) in the pamphlet mode. |
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Black-White reverse YES/NO setting. |
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Used to set whether non-print paper (insertion paper, cover paper) (blank image print paper) is counted up or not. |
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Used to set ENABLE/DISABLE of the CA key cancel function of print stop. |
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Used to set the specifications for operations in case of communication trouble between the host computer and MODEM |
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(machine side). (When communication trouble occurs between the host computer MODEM and the machine, the self diag |
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display (U7-00) is printed and setting for inhibition of print or not is made.) |
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Used to enter the machine tag No. (This function allows to check the tag No. of the machine with the host computer.) |
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Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors in other than the paper feed section and the operations of the related |
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circuits. |
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Used to check the operation of sensors and detectors in the paper feed section and the related circuits. |
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Simulation List (Pg. 5 of 11)
Simulation List (Main/Sub) (cont’d)
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Used to check the multi-purpose tray width detection adjustment value. |
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Used to check the multi-purpose tray width detection adjustment value. |
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Used to check the operation of the document size sensor and the related circuit. (The operation of the document size sensor |
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can be monitored with the LCD display.) |
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Used to adjust the document size sensor sensing level. |
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Used to check the operation of the document size sensor and the related circuit. (The document size sensor output level can be |
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monitored with the LCD display.) |
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Used to set the fusing temperature in each operation mode. |
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Used to set enable/disable of correction operations in the image forming (process) section. |
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Used to check the data related to the image forming section correction (process correction) result (corrected main charger grid |
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voltage, the developing bias voltage, and the laser power voltage in each print mode). (This simulation allows to check that |
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correction is performed normally or not.) |
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Used to check the output level of the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor. |
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Used to check the toner concentration control data. |
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Used to adjust the copy density in all the copy modes (Auto, Text, Text/Photo, and Photo mode. |
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Used to adjust the print density for each density level (display value) in the copy mode (binary-Text mode). An optional print |
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density can be set for each density level (display value). |
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Used to adjust the print density for each density level (display value) in the copy mode (binary-Photo m ode). An optional print |
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density can be set for each density level (display value). |
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