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Analog Simulation Codes

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Code Sub # Trouble Description Cause  

L1  The forward scan is not completed within 10 sec. after the mirror starts moving.<TDMirror motor

control PWB failure,Mirror motor failure  

Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure

L2

1 Mirror motor lock

Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure

 

2 Mirror home position sensor (MHPS) trouble

Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure

1, 2

L3 -Mirror returning is not completed within 10 sec from the initial start in the case of mirror initialization and from the completion of copying in the case of copying operation.

MHPS failureMirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure

1, 2

L4 - No PT (Pulse Timer) Signal

PT PWB failureSignal not generated due to failure of PT PWB sensor or improperly installed PT disk. Main PWB failure, failure of main motor or drive train.

1

L50 Lens move is not completed within 12.5 sec after the lens started to move.

Lens motor, LHPS failure

26, 27

1 No. 4/5 mirror stepping motor trouble No. 4/5 stepping

26, 27

motor failure, No. 4/5 mirror home position sensor failure

2 No. 4/5 mirror home position sense trouble Main PWB 26, 27

4 Lens stepping motor troubleLens motor failure, main PWB

26, 27

8 Lens home position sense trouble

Lens home position sensor, main PWB

26, 27

L6 - Rotary cassette position sense failure

Cassette position sensor failure RC motor failure

63, 69

L8 - Full wave signal abnormality   -

L9

11 Sorter home position is not detected within 10 sec from resetting the sorter home bin.Home position sensor failure, motor failure

61

13The standby position is failed to keep after shift operation completed within 1.1 sec after sorter 1-bin shift operation.

Index stop position sense SW failure, motor failure

61

P1 - Open copy lamp thermal fuse - -

H1 - Open upper thermal fuse - -

H2 - Open upper heater thermistor or the fusing unit is not installed when the door is closed.Thermistor open

-

H3 - Heat roller abnormally high temperature Triac shorted 6

H4 -The set temperature is not reached within 90 sec after turning on the power (the heater lamp lights up after 1 sec from turning on the power relay). After reaching the specified temperature, abnormal temperature is detected.

Heater lamp openDefective installation of thermistorThermostat open

6

H5 - Open lower thermal fuse - -

H6 - Open lower heater thermistor or the fusing unit is not installed when the door is closed.Thermistor open

-

U1 - Low battery voltage for backup memory - 13

U2 - Sum check error in the backup memory counter - -

U3 -AE sensor trouble-In test command 47, AE sensor output level does not change for the copy lamp light intensity.

AE sensor, main PWB failure

-

U5

0 ADF communication troubleHarness, ADF control PWB failure

-

1 ADF motor drive failureMotor failure, motor rotation sensor failure

30, 31, 33

EE -Automatic developer adjustment trouble-Sensor level input error* Occurs after automatic developer adjustment with test command 25.

Toner control sensor failure

25

EL -Sensor level input error (Over toner)-* Occurs during sensor level reading with test command 25.

Toner control sensor failure

25

EU -Sensor level input error (Under toner)-* Occurs during sensor level reading with test command 25.

Toner control sensor failure

25

CC - Document sensor trouble. When the level difference between paper presence and paper empty is less LED PWB 60

than 4 steps in test command 60. (1 step = 5V/256)

failure, Light receiving PWB failure, arm unit adjustment failure

94

CH steady Door switch is not turned on. (The interlock switch is ON.) - -

CH blink The DV tank is not installed. - -

PC -Personal counter is not installed.The personal counter connector is disconnected.

- -

 

Sharp ANALOG Copier Simulation and Test CodesFor analog copiers 1980-1995

Click here for 2120 copier

Press & hold "0" key for total count.

Press "Clear", "Interrupt", "0", "Interrupt". OR "Clear, "0", "0", "Clear". OR "Clear", "Repeat", "0", "Pause".

Then enter Simulation # and press "Print" key to enter selected simulation.

1: Drives scan/checks scan switches2: Manually move scanner and check switches3: Check paper path switches and in some machines cassette switches4: Cassette switches5: Lights up all display on panel6. Heat lamp on/off 5 times7: Light exposure lamp8: Turns on bias voltage continuously9: Turns on charge corona10: Turns on transfer corona11: Turns on discharge corona continuously12: Turns on blank discharge lamp13: Resets U114: Resets H3, H4, ect.16: Check maintenance preset #18: Check total count19: Check copies since last PM20: Reset PM counter to 021: Aging and check warmup22: Aging without paper23: Aging no worm up or misfeed24: Instant ready25: Developer stir/calibration26: Check lens motion (1 cycle)27: Check lens motion30: Test ADF switches31: Test ADF33: Check ADF/RADF components.    0: Forward feed motor.    1: Reverse feed motor.    2: Forward transport motor.

    3: Reverse transport motor.    4: Exit motor speed normal.    5: Exit motor speed slow.    6: Paper feed solenoid.    7: Reverse solenoid.    8: Stopper solenoid.34: Test drum separator.39: Adjust document sensing.40: Reads developer preset41: Reads copy # since developer change42: Resets copies on developer45: Drum setting. First value read is current to machine setting. Enter new # to match the highest # on front flange of drum.46: Adjust exposure. Use # key to change settings.47: AE setting. Scan half way. Read display. Press {Print} to change exposure lamp voltage settings in 5 volt increments.48: Horizontal magnification.49: Vertical magnification.50: Lead edge registrations. Use# key to change setting.54: Transport roller rimming. Use {Print} switch to change setting57: Edge erase setting. Change with # keys.58: Lead edge and void adjustments Use zoom keys.60: Original detection adjustment. See service manual63: Test duplicate sensors. Actuate sensor and watch display.64: Sorter componets.    0: Solenoid    1: Motor    2: Gate68: Test duplex componets.    0: Transport    1: Paper feed    2: Duplex / Overlay gate    3: Paper Stop Feed    4: Registration clutch    5: Alignment plate    6: Trail edge stopper    7: Duplex reverse solenoid70: ADF total count.71: Duplex total count.75: Reset ADF count to 0.76: Reset Duplex count to 0.77: Lens rank.78. Setting up auto clear and double count for 11x17. CPOP 78 "Print". When "ready" lights, enter #, press "Print" to lock in ("Ready" will go off).    0: No auto clear; Double count on PM and total.    1: No auto clear; Double count on PM, single on total.    2: No auto clear; Signle count on PM, double on total.    3: No auto clear; Single count on PM and total.    40: Auto clear; Double count on PM and total.    41: Auto clear; Double count on PM, single on total.    42: Auto clear; single count on PM, double count on total.    43: Auto clear; Single count on PM and total.  79: Country setting. 8500 8800    Japan 14 4    Metric 15 5    Sharp Only 12 2    Inch (U.S.) 17 7

80: Setting options.

    1: ADF only.    2: RADF only.    10: Duplex only.    11: ADF and Duplex.    12: RADF and Duplex.    20: 15 bin sorter only.    21: 15 bin sorter and ADF.    22: 15 bin sorter and RADF.    30: 15 bin sorter and duplex.    31: 15 bin sorter, ADF, duplex.    32: 15 bin sorter, RADF, duplex.    40: 20 bin sorter only.    41: 20 bin sorter and ADF.    42: 20 bin sorter and RADF.    50: 20 bin sorter and duplex.    51: 20 bin sorter, ADF, duplex.    52: 20 bin sorter, RADF, duplex,94: Check and adjust orginial sensor.95: 8500 Language display. English: RPM #1, set to "0".97: send toner to transport.

Sharp DIGITAL Copier Error Reset Codes

INPUT METHODCLEAR - EXPOSURE SELECT- CLEAR - EXPOSURE SELECTFor information only Use these error correction codes AT YOUR OWN RISK! NOT for use with Sharp Analog Copiers - NOT for use with post 1995 Sharp Copiers   NOT all codes apply to all copiers! - Timing will vary from copier to copier

AR-150, 151, & 155 - Trouble Reset      Press: "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "14", "Start Key" AR-150, 151, & 155 - Drum Counter Reset      Press: "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "24", "Start Key", "7", "Start Key" AR-156  Developer counter re-setting.  24-06Press "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto" - "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto". Machine will blank off.Use quantity buttons to make display read "24". Press "Print" button. Machine will flash 00.Press "Clear" 4 times and power machine off and back on.

Maintenance counter re-setting 20-01   Press "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto" - "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto". Machine will blank off. Use quantity buttons to make display read "20". Press "Print" button. Machine will flash 00.   Use quantity buttons to make display read "01". Press "Print" button. Machine will flash 000Press "Clear" 4 times and power machine off and back on. 

AR-160, 200, 205; DM-2000, 2005, 2010, & 2015 - Trouble Reset      Press: "Clear", "Interupt", "0", "Interupt", "14", "Start Key" AR-160, 200, 205; DM-2000, 2005, 2010, & 2015 - Drum Counter Reset      Press: "Clear", "Interupt", "0", "Interupt", "24", "Start Key", "7", "Start Key"

Sharp AR-151 Digital Copier Error Codes

Mail Code Sub Code Trouble Code Detail

E7 01 Duplex Memory Error Cancel with 26-39E7 03 HSYNC Not detected Laser Diode APC troubleE7 04 CCD White level Trouble Copy Lamp Lighting ...E7 05 CCD Black Level Trouble CCD Drive Circuit

E7 12 Shading TroubleDirt on White Plate for Scanning White Level

E7 14 ASIC Connection Trouble No Connection CPU and ASIC E7 15 Copy Lamp Disconnection Copy Lamp Drive Circuit

L1 00Feeding not Completed Timed out

Mirror Home

L3 01 Return not completed Mirror sensorsL4 01 Main Motor LockL6 10 Polygon Motor LockH2 00 ThermistorH3 00 High TempH4 00 Low TempU2 01 Sum Check Error EEPROM AbnormalF6 80 Com trouble fax - PWB ProtocolF6 81 Com trouble fax - PWB ParityF6 82 Com trouble fax - PWB OverrunF6 84 Com trouble fax - PWB FramingF6 88 Com trouble fax - PWB Timed OutF6 10 Fax PWB Trouble

 

 

 

 

Copier model 2120 error codes

Error Codes Cause #1"P" Paper feed problem or no paper

"CC" Original detection fault"CH" Sorter fault

"CH (blinking)" Developer unit not in place"PC" Card counter not installed"L1" Scan forward problem"L3" Scan return problem"L4" Drive fault"L5" Lens fault

"L8-01" Main board fault"L8-03" Auto exposure sensor fault"H2-00" Fuser thermistor fault"H3-00" Fuser temp. too high"H4-00" Fuser temp. too low"U2-01" Memory loss"U2-04" EEPROM fault

"U4-00" Communication problem between copier and duplex assy."U4-02" Duplex alignment motor trouble"U4-03" Duplex rear edge plade motor trouble"U4-12" Duplex drive trouble"U5-00" Communication problem between copier and ADF"U5-01" ADF registration sensor"U5-02" ADF exit sensor fault"U5-11" ADF paper feed drive fault"U5-16" ADF fan motor drive fault"F1-00" Communication problem between copier & sorter"F1-02" Sorter transport motor drive fault"F1-04" Sorter bin sensor fault"F1-05" Sorter bin home sensor fault"F1-06" Sorter bin motor drive fault"F1-14" Sorter take out sensor fault"F1-16" Sorter grasping motor drive fault"F2-31" Image density sensor fault"F2-32" Drum mark sensor fault"F2-33" Grid voltage correction problem"F2-35" Grid voltage correction problem"F2-37" Drum mark sensor fault

"EE-EU" Undertoned"EE-EL" Overtoned

U2 Code on SF-2014 - SF-2114 - SF-2214 reset code 16

 

LEXMARK OPTRA ERROR CODES

22 Paper Out or Paper Jam Check for paper in the paper tray Check the size of the paper in the paper tray to see if it is the same as what the printer is set for. The printer is set for (hardware or software) Defective D-roller Debris in the paper path Gears not turning or broken gear Defective paper tray Broken input sensor flag Defective input sensor board Defective system cable 2 Defective system board

23 Paper Jam

Same as 22 with these additions:

Exit Sensor flag (Fuser) Exit Sensor board (Fuser) System cable 1

24 Invalid Manual Feed

Paper feed into the Manual feed when printer is pulling paper off paper tray

Don't feed paper in the manual feed unless requested See 23

30 Open Cover

Install Toner Cartridge Check the Switch activator (hangs down on left side of Top Cover) Check output voltages on the low voltage power supply. See Page 2-19 in the service manual Replace the high voltage power supply Replace system cable 2 (NOTE: the HVPS and system cable 2 can be checked by checking continuity across J14-5 and J14-6 and activating the switch on the HVPS) Replace the system board

31 Change Paper

Paper size requested by the software is different than the installed paper Install the correct size paper and change size setting to match Software setup System board

31 Change Envelope

Envelope size requested by the software is different than installed paper Install the correct size envelope and change size setting to match Software setup System board

35 Paper ErrorSee 23

36 Load PaperSee 23

37 Stop Command Received

Press Start/Stop to clear Software setup Software drivers System board

40 System Board Failure

Replace system board

41 Requested Font Not Available

Install requested font and try again (font card or software) Software setup problem Defective font card Defective system board

42 Requested Font not AvailableSee 41

43 Font Card Error

Font card removed with power turned on. Cycle power Defective font card Defective system board

44 Font Card ErrorSee 43

45 Downloaded Font Error

Software setup Software drivers System board

46 Download Character ErrorSee 45

47 Language ErrorNormal Mode (IBM)

Unsupported card installed Defective card Defective system board

Postscript Mode

Make sure that Postscript is selected on printer and computer Make sure that a Postscript font card is being used Defective font card Defective system board

54 Serial Error

Check serial configuration settings (printer and computer) Communication cable I/O card in Computer System board

55 Font ErrorSee 45

89 Output Tray Full(4029-04x only)

Remove paper from output tray Check flag operation Replace the card photo sensor Replace the cable Replace the system board

900 System Board Failure

Remove options and try again (NOTE: when removing the Postscript board, you must replace the 2 IBM ROMs)

If the printer now works, replace options one at a time to test them Replace system board Defective system board

910 Font Card Failure

Reseat font card Defective font card Defective system board

920 Fuser not up to temperature

Check resistance of the fuser, lamp, thermofuse, thermistor Low voltage power supplyThere is no reliable check, other than to exchange the part out System cable 1Check for continuity Fuser power cableCheck for continuity System board

921 Fuser not up to TemperatureSee 920

922 Fuser not up to TemperatureSee 920

923 Fuser Over TemperatureSee 920

930 Mirror Motor(not up to speed)

Reseat cables between the print head and the system board Defective print head Defective cables Defective system board

931 Mirror Motor speed detect errorSee 930

932 Mirror Motor speed detect errorSee 930

940 Laser Beam detect failureSee 930

941 Laser beam detect failureSee 930

950 System Board FailureSee 900

960 Memory ErrorSee 900

970 Fan not turning

Reseat cables between the fan and the system board Replace the fan Replace the cables Replace the system board

980 System Board FailureSee 900

990 System Board FailureSee 900

TO GET SHARP METER READINGS

 SF750, 755, 756, 770, 771, 781, 7100, 7200, SF7300,

7350, 7370, 7700, 7750, 7750, 7800, SF7850, 7855, 7900, 8100, 8300, 8350, 8400, SF8500, 8570, 8600, 8800, 8870, 8875, 9400, SF9500, 9550, 9700, 9750, 9800, 1420, 1430,

SF2014, 2022, 2025, 2027, 2114, 2116, 2214, SF2314, 2414, 2514,AR160, 161, 200, 205, 162, 163, 164, 201,

207,ARM160, ARM205

 

 

 

HOLD DOWN “0” KEY.

 AR150N/151/F152/153/155N /156/157

 

CLEAR KEY - (Hold down several seconds.)

 

HITACHI UTILITY-METER COUNT 

AR-C150/250/C160/270 

Make sure the copy button is lit up--hold down. You will get 2 readings, 1 for color, 1 for black & white. Now make sure the print button is lit up, hold down. You will get 2 readings, 1 for color, 1 for black & white. Add all 4 together to get total.

 

 

ARC260M

 

 Go to the custom settings key and go to total count  - Print this screen to get accurate readings

SF2010 MANUAL COUNTER UNDER LID 

 

AR-P350/450

Press “Menu” key until “custom setting” is displayed press “OK” key, Press up arrow key until “Total Count” is displayed. Press “OK” Press up arrow key until “Display total count” shows. Press “OK” and display will show Total Count. 

AR280, 285, 287, 335, 405, 505, 507, 235, 275, 336, 337, HOLD DOWN COPY BUTTON.

407,M208, M350, M450, M280ARM550, M620, M700, M237, M277

 

AR650/651/800/810 Manual counter on machine beside Op PanelSF2030, 2035, 2040, 2050, 2052,SD3062, 2060, SD4085, AR5132

HOLD DOWN SCROLL KEY, OR  Press the clear key, interrupt key, and clear key again. Enter key operator code (their code is 5 digits--most are 00000) Enter 29 (the total count will be displayed),  When finished, press the “Clear All” key.

AR168S, AR168D Make sure machine is in the copy mode.Press Menu Key - Press < key until total count appears in the display -Press Enter key and count will be displayed