SHARP TROUBLE & ERROR CODES AR-M236, AR-M237, AR-M276, AR-M277 [9] TROUBLE CODE LIST

1. List

Trouble code Main Sub code code AE88 E04 Trouble contents Trouble detection
Security incompatibility error IMC board communication trouble MCU IMC board trouble IMC ASIC error IMC CODEC error IMC board flash ROM error IMC board expaned memory module (DIMM) error IMC board Page Memory error/SRAM error IMC board image compression store memory error IMC board smoothing IC error IMC PWB communication trouble (protocol) IMC PWB communication trouble (Parity) IMC PWB communication trouble (Overrun) IMC PWB communication trouble (Framing) IMC PWB communication trouble (Timeout) LSU trouble Shading trouble (black correction) Shading trouble (white correction) Shading trouble Finisher communication trouble FIN Finisher jogger shift trouble Finisher shift motor abnormality Finisher staple shift motor trouble Pusher motor trouble Finisher elevator motor trouble Toner supply failure Identification error Model error Type error Destination error Data abnormality Misc error Copy lamp lighting abnormality MCU-FAX communication trouble MCU FAX control PWB trouble FAX control PWB communication trouble (Protocol) FAX control PWB communication trouble (Parity) FAX control PWB communication trouble (Over-run) FAX control PWB communication trouble (Framing) FAX control PWB communication trouble (Timeout) FAX control PWB destination error
Trouble code Trouble Trouble contents Main Sub detection code code FMCU-PRT communication trouble MCU 10 Printer PWB trouble 80 Printer PWB communication trouble (Protocol) 81 Printer PWB communication trouble (Parity) 82 Printer PWB communication trouble (Overrun) 84 Printer PWB communication trouble (Framing) 88 Printer PWB communication trouble (Timeout) 99 Machine-PCL board language error HMain heater lamp thermistor open hard detection 01 Sub heater lamp thermistor open hard detection HMain heater lamp abnormally high temperature hard detection trouble 01 Sub heater lamp abnormally high temperature hard detection trouble 10 Main heater lamp abnormally high temperature soft detection trouble 11 Sub heater lamp abnormally high temperature soft detection trouble HMain heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection 01 Sub heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection 20 Main heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection 21 Sub heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection H10 continuous POD1, POD2 or PPD2 JAM LScanner feed trouble LScanner return trouble LMain motor trouble 11 Shifter motor trouble LPolygon motor trouble LPower abnormality detection trouble UFAX battery error 02 PANEL LOW battery error UEEPROM communication error 20 Machine speed code data error 40 CRUM chip communication error URIC communication trouble UMCU-OPE communication trouble OPE 80 Operation control PWB communication trouble (Protocol) 81 Operation control PWB communication trouble (Parity) 82 Operation control PWB communication trouble (Overrun) 84 Operation control PWB communication trouble (Framing) 88 Operation control PWB communication trouble (Time-out) 99 Operation panel language error EE EL Developer adjustment trouble (Over-toned abnormality) EU Developer adjustment trouble (Undertoned abnormality) PF 00 RIC copy inhibit signal received
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 1

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Trouble code Main Sub code code ADetails of trouble Content Details Security incompatibility error When the PCL or the FAX board is installed, it does not match with compatible/incompatible setup of the MCU board security. The security compatibility/incompatibility of the installed PCL or FAX board does not match with that of the MCU board. Cheek the security compatibility/ incompatibility of each board. Match the security compatibility/incompatibility of the boards. MCU-IMC communication trouble Communication establishment error/ framing/parity/protocol error IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. IMC PWB trouble Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. IMC board ASIC error ASIC abnormality on IMC board IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.

Trouble code Main Sub code code E1 14
Details of trouble Content Details IMC board expanded memory module (DIMM) error IMC extended compression memory module installation error IMC extended compression memory access error IMC expanded memory module installation trouble IMC expanded memory module trouble IMC expanded memory contact trouble IMC board abnormality Check installation of the expanded memory module. (Spec: Added to Slot 1.) Replace the expanded memory module. Replace the IMC PWB. Extend memory abnormality for compressed image store (DIMM module) IMC board Page Memory error/SRAM error IMC Page Memory Work SRAM abnormality IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.
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Print Buffer Page Memory or Work SRAM abnormality IMC board compression image store memory error Access error of IMC standard compression memory IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.
IMC board smoothing IC error IMC smoothing IC abnormality IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.
IMC board CODEC IC error CODEC IC (JBIG chip) abnormality on IMC board IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.
JBIG IC abnormality IMC board flash ROM error Flash ROM abnormality on IMC board IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB. "When the program download is abnormally terminated, a error may occur. In this case, download the program again." Program ROM abnormality
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IMC PWB communication trouble (protocol) Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Protocol error) IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. IMC PWB communication trouble (Parity) Communication trouble between MCU and printer IMC (Parity error) IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 2
Trouble code Main Sub code code E1 82
Details of trouble Content Details Cause IMC PWB communication trouble (Overrun) Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Overrun error) IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. IMC PWB communication trouble (Framing) Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Framing error) IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. IMC PWB communication trouble (Timeout) Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Time-out error) IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. LSU trouble BD signal from LSU is not detected in a constant cycle. (Kept OFF or ON) LSU connector or LSU inside harness trouble or disconnection Polygon motor rotation abnormality Laser does not illuminate. MCU PWB failure Check for disconnection of the LSU connector. Check the LSU operation with SIM 61-1. Check that the polygon motor rotates normally. Check laser LED lighting. LSU replacement Replace the MCU PWB. Shading trouble (black correction) CCD black reference plate scan level abnormality when the copy lamp turns off. Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit CCD unit error Check flat cable installation to the CCD unit. Check CCD unit.
Trouble code Main Sub code code E7 11
Details of trouble Content Details Cause Shading trouble (white correction) Improper CCD white reference plate reading level for copy lamp lighting Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit "Dirt on the mirror, lens, and reference white plate" Copy lamp operation error CCD unit abnormality MCU PWB abnormality (Occurred in the SPF scan position.) "Clean the mirror, the lens, and the reference white plate." Check the copy lamp light quantity and its operation. (SIM 5-3) Check CCD unit. Check MCU PWB. Shading trouble White correction is not completed in the specified number of times. Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit "Dirt on the mirror, lens, and reference white plate" Copy lamp lighting trouble CCD unit abnormality MCU PWB abnormality "Clean the mirror, the lens, and the reference white plate." Check the copy lamp light quantity and its operation. (SIM 5-3) Check CCD unit. Check MCU PWB. Finisher communication trouble Communication line test error occurs when power is turned on or after the exit of a simulation mode. Error in Finisher communication Connection trouble or disconnection of the connector and harness between the body and the finisher. Finisher control PWB trouble Control PWB failure Malfunction by noises Turn off/of the power to cancel the trouble. Check connector/harness of communication line Replace the finisher control PWB. Side guide plated home position error The side guide plate cannot return to the home position. Side guide plate drive motor abnormality Side guide plate home position sensor abnormality Finisher PWB abnormality Use SIM3-3-1 to check the side guide plate motor operation. Offset motor trouble When the offset motor of the finisher is driven it does not reach the specified position. Offset motor abnormality Offset motor origin sensor abnormality Finisher PWB abnormality Use SIM 3-3-6 to check the offset motor operation.

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Check and remedy AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 3
Trouble code Main Sub code code F1 08
Details of trouble Content Details Cause Staple motor error The staple motor cannot return to the home position. Staple motor abnormality Staple motor home position sensor abnormality Staple unit abnormality Finisher PWB abnormality Use SIM 3-3-7 to check the staple motor operation. Rear edge plate home position error The rear edge plate cannot return to the home position. Rear edge plate drive motor abnormality Side guide plate home position sensor abnormality Finisher PWB abnormality Use SIM 3-3-2 to check the rear edge plate motor operation. Finisher lift-up motor trouble The finisher lift-up motor does not reach the specified position. Lift-up motor abnormality Lift-up motor upper limit sensor abnormality Finisher PWB abnormality Use SIM 3-3-5 to check the lift-up motor operation. Toner supply failure The value judged from the actual toner supply hysteresis differs greatly from the toner sensor value. Developing unit trouble Toner supply abnormality caused by installation of unpacked toner cartridge Replace the developing unit Use SIM 25-1 to perform DV stirring.
Trouble code Main Sub code code F2 04
Details of trouble Content Identification error Model error Type error Destination error Data abnormality Misc error Identification error When the CRUM trademark differs. When the CRUM company code differs. Model error When the boot program model code does not match with the CRUM model information. Type error When the CRUM type is other than [Genuine/Conversion/Production rotation]. Destination error The destination of the body differs from that of the CRUM. Data abnormality The initial check information includes an erroneous value. When the max. toner supply time is 00: When the print hard stop is 00: CRUM chip failure Erroneous developing unit Replace the CRUM chip. Replace the developing unit Copy lamp lighting abnormality The copy lamp does not light up. Copy lamp error Copy lamp harness abnormality CCD PWB harness abnormality Check the copy lamp (SIM 5-3) When the lamp lights: Check the harnesses and connectors between the CCD unit and the MCU PWB. When the lamp does not light: Check the harness and connector between the copy lamp and the MCU PWB. Replace the copy lamp unit. Replace the MCU PWB. Copy lamp disconnection Cable is not attached. MCU-FAX communication trouble Communication establishment error/ framing/parity/protocol error FAX control PWB connector disconnection Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.

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AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 4
Trouble code Main Sub code code F6 10
Details of trouble Content Details Cause FAX control PWB trouble Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB FAX control PWB connector disconnection Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error IC on FAX PWB causes abnormality Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM. Replace the FAX PWB. FAX control PWB communication trouble (Protocol) Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Protocol error) FAX control PWB connector disconnection Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM. FAX control PWB communication trouble (Parity) Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Parity error) FAX control PWB connector disconnection Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM. FAX control PWB communication trouble (Over-run) Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Overrun error) FAX control PWB connector disconnection Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM. FAX control PWB communication trouble (Framing) Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Framing error) FAX control PWB connector disconnection Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.
Trouble code Main Sub code code F6 88
Details of trouble Content Details Cause FAX control PWB communication trouble (Timeout) Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Timeout error) FAX control PWB connector disconnection Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM. FAX control PWB destination error The machine destination setup does not coincide with the FAX board destination setup. The machine destination setup (Sim 26-6) does not coincide with the FAX board setup Check the variety of FAX LIU PWB. Check the machine destination setup (Sim 22-6) and FAX country code (Soft SW table). MCU-PRT communication trouble Communication establishment error/ framing/parity/protocol error Printer PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage Printer PWB ROM trouble/Data disturbance Check the connectors and harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB. Printer PWB trouble Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB Printer PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage Printer PWB ROM trouble/Data disturbance Check the connectors and harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB. Printer PWB communication trouble (Protocol) Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Protocol error) Printer PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage Printer PWB ROM trouble/Data disturbance Check the connectors and harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.

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AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 5
Trouble code Main Sub code code F9 81
Details of trouble Content Details Cause Printer PWB communication trouble (Parity) Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Parity error) Printer PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage Printer PWB ROM trouble/Data disturbance Check the connectors and harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB. Printer PWB communication trouble (Overrun) Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Overrun error) Printer PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage Printer PWB ROM trouble/Data disturbance Check the connectors and harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB. Printer PWB communication trouble (Framing) Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Framing error) Printer PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage Printer PWB ROM trouble/Data disturbance Check the connectors and harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB. Printer PWB communication trouble (Timeout) Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Timeout error) Printer PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB Motherboard connector pin breakage Printer PWB ROM trouble/Data disturbance Check the connectors and harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.
Trouble code Main Sub code code 99 F9
Details of trouble Content Details Machine-PCL board language error The machine language setup does not coincide with the PCL board language setup. PCL board connection error SIM setup error Check the firmware of the PCL board and the combination of the panel screen data, and download the correct version, if necessary. Check the machine language information. (Machine language setup: SIM 26-22) Main heater lamp thermistor open hard detection Main heater lamp thermistor open detection Fusing unit not installed Thermistor defect Control PWB failure Fusing section connector contact failure Fusing unit not installed Check the harness and the connector of the thermistor and the MCU. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Thermistor open Sub heater lamp thermistor open hard detection Sub heater lamp thermistor open detection Fusing unit not installed Thermistor defect Control PWB failure Fusing section connector contact failure Fusing unit not installed Check the harness and the connector of the thermistor and the MCU. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Thermistor open Main heater lamp abnormally high temperature hard detection trouble The fusing main heater thermistor causes abnormally high temperature. Main heater lamp thermistor defect Control PWB failure Fusing section connector contact failure Check the main heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-1. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

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AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 6
Trouble code Main Sub code code H3 01
Details of trouble Content Details Cause Sub heater lamp abnormally high temperature hard detection trouble The fusing sub heater thermistor causes abnormally high temperature. Sub heater lamp Thermistor defect Control PWB failure Fusing section connector contact failure Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Main heater lamp abnormally high temperature soft detection trouble A/D value the fusing main heater lamp thermistor causes abnormally high temperature (over 230C). Main heater lamp thermistor defect Control PWB failure Fusing section connector contact failure Check the main heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-1. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Sub heater lamp abnormally high temperature soft detection trouble A/D value the fusing sub heater lamp thermistor causes abnormally high temperature (over 230C). Sub heater lamp thermistor defect Control PWB failure Fusing section connector contact failure Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.
Trouble code Main Sub code code H4 00
Details of trouble Content Details Main heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection The setup temperature (about 90C) is not reached within the specified time (about 17sec) from turning on the power ON SW. (When the temperature of main heater lamp thermistor falls below 140C in the standby mode or printing.) Whether temperature of main heater lamp thermistor falls below 50C in the pre-heat mode. Main heater lamp thermistor defect Main heater lamp failure Main thermostat failure Control PWB failure Check the heater lamp blinking with SIM 52. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. When the lamp does not light: Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and thermostat. Check the interlock switch. Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Sub heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection The setup temperature (about 90C) is not reached within the specified time (about 17sec) from turning on the power ON SW. (When the temperature of sub heater thermistor falls below 140C in the standby mode or printing.) Whether temperature of sub heater lamp thermistor falls below 50C in the pre-heat mode. Sub heater lamp thermistor defect Sub heater lamp failure Sub thermostat failure Control PWB failure Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. When the lamp does not light: Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and thermostat. Check the interlock switch. Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 7
Trouble code Main Sub code code 20 H4
Details of trouble Content Details Main heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection The setup temperature (about 25C: Sim 43-1-1) is not reached within the specified time (about 32sec) from turning on the power ON SW. (When the temperature falls below 140C in the standby mode.) Main heater thermistor defect Main heater lamp failure Main thermostat failure Control PWB failure Check the main heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. When the lamp does not light: Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and thermostat. Check the interlock switch. Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Sub heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection The setup temperature (about 25C: Sim 43-1-1) is not reached within the specified time (about 32sec) from turning on the power ON SW. (When the temperature falls below 140C in the standby mode.) Sub heater thermistor defect Sub heater lamp failure Sub thermostat failure Control PWB failure Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. When the lamp does not light: Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and thermostat. Check the interlock switch. Check the power PWB and the MCU PWB lamp control circuit. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. 10 continuous POD1, POD2 or PPD2 JAM POD1, POD2, PPD2 JAM was detected 10 continuous times from turning on the power ON. The fusing JAM is not completely removed. (Jam paper remains.) POD1, POD2, PPD2 sensor breakdown or harness connection trouble Fusing unit installation failure Check for jam paper in the fusing section. (paper winding, etc.) Check fusing unit installation. Check the POD1, POD2 or PPD2 sensor. Clear the trouble with SIM 14.
Trouble code Main Sub code code L1 00
Details of trouble Content Details Cause Scanner feed trouble Scanner feed is not completed within the specified time. Mirror unit defect Scanner wire disconnection Origin detection sensor error Mirror motor harness abnormality Check the scanning operation with SIM 11. Mirror base feed trouble Check for disconnection of the scanner wire. Check the harness and connector between the mirror motor and the MCU PWB. Replace the mirror unit. Replace the MCU PWB. When the mirror feeds: Check the mirror home position sensor with SiM 1-2. Scanner return trouble Scanner return is not completed within the specified time. "When OC copying with the mirror at the home position, the mirror is not in the home position. " Mirror unit defect The scanner wire is disconnected. Origin detection sensor error Mirror motor harness abnormality Check the scanning operation with SIM 11. Mirror base return trouble Check for disconnection of the scanner wire. Check the harness and connector between the mirror motor and the MCU PWB. Replace the mirror unit. Replace the MCU PWB. When the mirror feeds: Check the mirror home position sensor with SiM 1-2. Main motor trouble The main motor does not rotate. The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec or more after the main motor rotates. The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec during rotation of the main motor. Main motor defect Main motor connection, harness trouble or disconnection MCU PWB failure Check the main motor operation with SIM 25-1. Check connection of the main motor harness and connector. Replace the main motor. Replace the MCU PWB.

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 8
Trouble code Main Sub code code L4 11
Details of trouble Content Details Shifter motor trouble The shifter home position detection signal is not detected when the shifter is operating. Shifter motor trouble or harness connection trouble and disconnection Shifter home position sensor trouble Check the shifter motor operation with SIM 3-11. Check connection of the shifter motor harness/connector. Replace the shifter motor. Replace the MCU PWB. Polygon motor lock trouble The polygon motor does not rotate. The motor lock signal is detected for 6sec or more after the polygon motor rotates. The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec during rotation of the polygon motor. Polygon motor unit failure Polygon motor connection, harness trouble or disconnection MCU PWB failure Check the polygon motor operation with SIM 61-1. Check connector/harness of polygon motor Replace the polygon motor. Replace the MCU PWB. Power abnormality detection trouble The power status monitoring signal keeps power OFF state after passing the specified time (2sec). Circuit around the power status monitoring signal failure. Check whether power status monitoring signal on MCU PWB is OPEN or not. Replace MCU PWB. FAX battery error The SRAM backup battery voltage on FAX PWB falls. The SRAM backup battery voltage on FAX PWB falls. Check voltage of the SRAM back up battery. Replace the battery. PANEL LOW battery error The voltage of the panel clock function battery falls. The voltage of the panel clock function battery falls. Check voltage of panel clock function battery. Replace the battery. EEPROM communication error MCU PWB EEPROM access circuit failure EEPROM defective ICU PWB EEPROM access circuit failure Check that the EEPROM is properly set. Clear trouble with SIM 16. Replace the MCU PWB. EEPROM abnormality
Trouble code Main Sub code code U2 20
Details of trouble Content Details Machine speed code data error The machine (Boot) speed information is not identical to the model code speed information. EEPROM defective SIM operation error Check that the machine set with SIM 2657 is identical to the model information. When the boot program speed code does not match with the body model information. CRUM chip communication error Error in MCU-CRUM chip communication CRUM chip failure Developing unit contact trouble MCU PWB failure Replace the CRUM chip. Check installation of the developing unit. Clear the trouble with SIM 16. Replace the MCU PWB. CRUM communication error RIC communication trouble Error in communication with RIC Error in communication test after turning on the power or canceling SIM. Connector harness contact trouble or disconnection RIC control PWB trouble MCU PWB failure Malfunction by noises Check the communication cable, connectors from the RIC box to the main body. MCU-OPE communication trouble Communication establishment error/ framing/parity/protocol error Operation control PWB connector disconnection Operation control PWB MCU PWB harness failure Check the connectors and harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on the operation control PWB. Operation control PWB communication trouble (Protocol) Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Protocol error) Operation control PWB connector disconnection Operation control PWB MCU PWB harness failure Check the connectors and harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier.

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AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 9
Trouble code Main Sub code code U9 81
Details of trouble Content Details Cause Operation control PWB communication trouble (Parity) Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Parity error) Operation control PWB connector disconnection Operation control PWB MCU PWB harness failure Check the connectors and harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Operation control PWB communication trouble (Overrun) Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Overrun error) Operation control PWB connector disconnection Operation control PWB MCU PWB harness failure Check the connectors and harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Operation control PWB communication trouble (Framing) Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Framing error) Operation control PWB connector disconnection Operation control PWB MCU PWB harness failure Check the connectors and harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Operation control PWB communication trouble (Time-out) Communication trouble between MCU and the operation PWB (Time-out error) Operation control PWB connector disconnection Operation control PWB MCU PWB harness failure Check the connectors and harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Operation panel destination error An error occurred in checking the destination of the operation panel and the main body. Erroneous connection the operation panel unit SIM setup error Check the destination information of the operation panel unit and the MCU. (Use SIM 26-6 for the destination of the body.)
Trouble code Main Sub code code EE EL
Details of trouble Content Details Developer adjustment trouble (Over-toned abnormality) An abnormality occurred in execution of automatic developer adjustment. Sample data was detected over-toner. Toner concentration sensor abnormality Toner concentration trouble Developing unit trouble MCU PWB failure Use SIM 25-2 to perform the auto developer adjustment. Developer adjustment trouble (Undertoned abnormality) An abnormality occurred in execution of automatic developer adjustment. Sample data was detected under-toner. Toner concentration sensor abnormality Toner concentration trouble Developing unit trouble MCU PWB failure Use SIM 25-2 to perform the auto developer adjustment. RIC communication error The copy inhibit command from RIC is received. Judged by the host. Inform to the host.

Operation/procedure The operations of sensors and detectors in the SPF/RSPF section are displayed. 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.) EMPS DLS1 DLS2 FGOD DFD RDD OPCLS SWD_LEN Original empty sensor Original length sensor (Small) Original length sensor (Large) SPF/RSPF paper feed cover open/close sensor SPF/RSPF paper entry sensor SPF/RSPF original exit sensor Book sensor Original detection width sensor (Unit of 0.1mm. "Width x 10" is displayed. Example: For 300mm, 3000 is displayed.) Original detection width sensor A/D value
1-2 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of sensor and detector in (Purpose) the scanning (read) section and the related circuit. Section Optical (Image scanning) Item Operation Operation/procedure The status of sensors and detectors in the scanner section is displayed. The active sensors and detectors are highlighted. MHPS Mirror home position sensor

SWD_A/D

SPF/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 SPF/RSPF is installed.
2-1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the operation of the SPF/RSPF unit and (Purpose) the related circuit. Section SPF/RSPF Item Operation Operation/procedure 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.
2-3 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation test/check Used to check the operation of the loads in the SPF/ RSPF unit and the control circuits. SPF/RSPF Operation
Operation/procedure Select the load to be checked with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. The motor for 10sec, the solenoid ON for 500msec, OFF for 500msec. (20 times)
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SIMULATION 8 - 6

3-6 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Adjustment Used to adjust the alignment position (side regulation plate, rear edge regulation plate) for each paper size. Shifts to the specified paper size position. Finisher Operation
Operation/procedure After the paper size is set, the side guide plate and the rear guide plate are set. 1. Enter the desired item with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. 2. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Item 1 PAPER SIZE Content Paper size (1:A3, 2:A4, 3:B4, 4:B5, 5:A4R, 6:WLT, 7:LT, 8:LG, 9:FC, 10:LTR, 11:8K, 12:16K) Side guide plate Rear edge guide plate Setting range 1-12 Default A4
JOGGER POS X JOGGER POS Y
There are 6 adjustment values for the side guide plate, and 12 for the rear guide plate. The adjustment position is determined from the table below according to the paper size. 3-3 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation test/check Used to check the operation of the load in the finisher and the control circuit. Finisher Operation Paper size A3 A4 B4 B5 Side guide plate adjustment value number Adjustment value number of the rear edge guide plate 3 10
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Adjustment value number of the rear edge guide plate A4R WLT LT LG FC LTR 8K 16K Note: Executable only when the finisher is installed. Paper size Side guide plate adjustment value number

Item 5 OFFSET INI.POS

Content
Offset tray shift 13 position adjustment Used to shift the offset tray to the shipment position or the disassembly position. The offset tray is shifted to the specified counter position. (In the case of 0 - 94 (Shipment position) 1) Initialize the offset tray normally. 2) The tray descends to the parameter position + 1 pulse position. 3) The tray lifts up to the specified parameter position. (Disassembly position: 94 - 99) 1) The tray descends to the bottom.

Installation range 0-99

Default
3-7 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/procedure 1. Touch the operation item to be set. 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key. Item 1 PAPER PUSH TMG Content Installation range 34-66 Default Adjustment Used to adjust the offset tray operations. Finisher Operation
* If there is some paper in the offset tray, the tray cannot descend to the specified position. Check to insure that there is no paper in the tray before execution. Note: Executable only when the finisher is installed.

PAPER OUT DOWN

0 P10 Built-in auditor mode 0 Coin vendor mode 1 VENDOR 2 OTHER Others When "1: VENDOR (Coin vendor mode)" is set, the following three items of key operation setting are changed. 1) Set the LCD backlight change inhibit to "1: OFF (Enable)."
Operation/procedure Used to set the count up number (1 or 2) when an A3/WLT paper passes through. For the drum counter and the developer counter, double count is employed unconditionally.
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(Target counter selection) Item TOTAL COUNTER MAINTENANCE COUNTER Item 1:SINGLE COUNT 2:DOUBLE COUNT Content Total Maintenance Setting range 1-2 Default 2
When the scanner is not set and the scanner trial counter value is less than 500, if "1" is entered in SIM26-10, the trial mode setting is started. If "0" is entered in SIM26-10, the trial mode setting is canceled. After recognition of the scanner, the trial mode setting cannot be made. (Entering "1" is invalid and a beep sound is produced.) When this setting is made, the machine must be reset after canceling the simulation. When "1: Trial mode start" is selected, the scanner function is valid. If "0: Trial mode cancel" is selected, the scanner function is invalid. When setting is invalid (when the scanner is recognized or the scanner trial counter value is 500 or more) in the key operations of the trail mode setting, an invalid sound (beep sound) is made. In the other case, a valid sound is made. * When the scanner trial counter value is changed from 500 or more to less than 500, the trail setting is changed from "END" to "SETTING START."
Used to set the count up number of the selected counter. Content Single count Double count
26-6 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the specifications depending on the (Purpose) destination. Item Specifications Destination Operation/procedure Select the destination with the 10-key. By changing the destination, some other setting items may be changed. Item JAPAN SEC SECL SEEG SUK SCA SEF INEG ABEG INEF ABEF CHINESE TAIWAN SEEG2 Content Japan SEC SECL SEEG SUK SCA SEF EX inch series EX AB series EX inch series (FC) EX AB series (FC) China Taiwan SEEG2 Setting range 0-13 Default 0
Note: Executable only when the PCL/SCANNER is installed.
26-12 Purpose Setting Function Used to input the Software Key for E-MAIL RIC. (Purpose) Section E-MAIL RIC Item Specifications Operation/procedure The current setup is displayed with ON or OFF. Enter an input (20 digits) of the E-MAIL RIC soft key with the 10-key and press the [START] key, and the collating result is displayed with OK or NG. After canceling the simulation, if OK, the E-MAIL RIC function is enable; if NG, the E-MAIL RIC function is disabled. This setting must be reset after the simulation cancel. * If recognition is OK, the E-Mail RIC can be set to Enable. If the FAX is installed, however, the operation cannot be made actually. Note: Executable only when the PCL/NIC is installed.

Width detection size of the manual feed tray (one of them is displayed.) A4/A3, LT/WLT, B5/B4, INV/LTR, A5/A4R, B5R, POSTCARD, EXTRA, 8K/16K (At detection, highlighted)
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40-1 Purpose Operation test/check Function Used to check the sensor of the machine manual feed (Purpose) tray. Section Paper feed Item Operation Operation/procedure The active sensors and detectors are highlighted. MPLS1 MPLS2 MPLD1 MPLD2 Manual tray length detection 1 Manual tray length detection 2 Manual feed paper length detection 1 Manual feed paper length detection 2
Operation/procedure The AD conversion value of manual feed width detection is displayed.
41-1 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation test/check Used to check the document size detection photo sensor. Others Operation
Width detection size of the manual feed tray (one of them is displayed.) A4/A3, LT/WLT, B5/B4, INV/LTR, A5/A4R, B5R, POSTCARD, EXTRA, 8K/16K
Operation/procedure The operation status of the sensors and detectors in the original size detection section are displayed. The active sensors and detectors are highlighted. OCSW 40-2 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Adjustment Used to adjust the manual paper feed tray paper width detector detection level. Paper feed Operation Original cover state Open: Highlighted display Close: Normal display Original sensor status Without original: Normal display With original: Highlighted display

PD1 to 5

For AB series, PD1 to 5 is displayed, for inch series, PD1 to 4.
Operation/procedure The adjustment method is of 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. 1) Set A3/W Letter and fit the guide, then press the [START] key. 2) Set A4R/LetterR and fit the guide, then press the [START] key. 3) Set to A5R/INVOICE R and fit the guide, then press the [START] key. 4) Narrow the guide at minimum, press the [START] key. 5) Set the paper detection width (+), and press the [START] key. 6) Set the paper detection width (), and press the [START] key. If "FAILED" is displayed in procedure 1), 2), 3), or 4), it is NG of adjustment. Repeat the adjustment. Middle position adjustment L Middle position adjustment S AB series Yes No Yes No MID-L ADJ.ON MID-L ADJ.OFF NID-S ADJ.ON MID-S ADJ.OFF Inch series 41-2 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Adjustment Used to adjust the detection level of the document size photo sensor. Others Operation

The value in [ ] shows the threshold value of 20 degree detection adjustment. (Hexadecimal display) For AB series, 1 to 5 is displayed, for inch series, 1 to 4. During execution, [EXEC] is highlighted.
44-1 Setting Used to make various setups in each mode of process control. Image process (Photoconductor/Developing/Transfer/ Cleaning) Item Operation Operation/procedure Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Item Content 1 ENVIRONMENT Environmental correction Allow/ ADJ. Inhibit (0: Inhibit, 1: Allow) 2 DUPLEX PRINT ADJ. Duplex print correction Allow/ Inhibit (0: Inhibit, 1: Allow) Default Purpose Function (Purpose) Section
43-1 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Setting Used to set the fusing temperature in 600dpi, 1200dpi, or postcard print. Fixing (Fusing) Operation
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44-34 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the transfer current value in each mode. (Purpose) Operation/procedure 1. Touch the item to be set. 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key. To support an individual necessity in paper and the environment, it is variable in the range of 5 to 30uA in the increment of 1uA in each mode. When changing +V2, check with +V1 unchanged. If there is any trouble in the half tone image of graphics, keep the relationship between +V1 and +V2 at the default and change it. When the image quality is deteriorated because the user selects the OHP mode and use other than the recommended OHP, decrease the transfer current to adjust deterioration of black background picture quality. If some of characters are not printed, increase the transfer current. This setting is changed in linkage with SIM 26-6 destination setting. *1: SECL/SCA/SEF/EX inch series/EX AB series/EX inch series (FC)/ EX AB series (FC)/China/Taiwan/SEEG2 *2: SEC/SEEG/SUK Item 1 +V1F (600) Content Setting Default range *1 *2 5-5
600dpi normal paper > B5R + V1 single surface. Duplex (Front) 2 +V1R (600) 600dpi normal paper > B5R + V1 Duplex (Back) 3 +V2F (600) 600dpi normal paper > B5R +V2 single surface. Duplex (Front) 4 +V2R (600) 600dpi normal paper > B5R +V2 Duplex (Back) 5 +V1S-F (600) 600dpi normal paper B5R +V1 single surface. Duplex (Front) 6 +V1S-R (600) 600dpi normal paper B5R +V1 Duplex (Back) 7 +V2S-F (600) 600dpi normal paper B5R +V2 single surface. Duplex (Front) 8 +V2S-R (600) 600dpi normal paper B5R +V2 Duplex (Back) 9 +V1 THICK (600) 600dpi thick paper > LTR +V+V2 THICK (600) 600dpi thick paper > LTR +V+V1 THICK S 600dpi thick paper LTR (600) +V+V2 THICK S 600dpi thick paper LTR (600) +V+V1 THIN (600) 600dpi thin paper > LTR +V+V2 THIN (600) 600dpi thin paper > LTR +V+V1 THIN S (600) 600dpi thin paper LTR +V1

Setting Default range *1 *2 5-5 5-8 5-5 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-5
46-2 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to set the exposure level in each exposure mode. (Purpose) Item Picture quality Density Operation/procedure 1. Touch the item to be adjusted. (Automatic adjustment) The currently set value is highlighted beside the adjustment item. 2. Press the [START] key. The display is shifted to the copy menu. 3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density. Use the 10-key to set the exposure level. 4. Press the [START] key. Copying is started. (Exposure mode)
Setting Default range 1-Level 3.0 Level 3.0 Level 3.0 Level 3.0 Level 3.0 Level 3.0
44-35 Purpose Setting Function Used to set the DV-Bias/Grid environment (low (Purpose) temperature) correction temperature. Operation/procedure Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Correction is performed when the temperature sensor installed to the MCU indicates 15C or below. The content of correction is to raise the DVB-Bias and Grid by 50V. The simulation allows to vary the correction threshold value in the range of 0 to 20C. If, however, the set temperature is increased, correction at a high voltage is performed in normal temperatures. Setting range Default 0-20 15C
Content AE Character Character/Photo Photo Super photo AE (TS) Character (TS) Character/Photo (TS)
AE TEXT TEXT/PHOTO PHOTO SUPER PHOTO AE(TS) TEXT(TS) TEXT/PHOTO(TS)
* Except for AE and AE (TS), only Level 3 can be set. Note: When this simulation is canceled, the display returns to the initial menu but the machine is not reset.
44-40 Setting 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. Operation/procedure Enter the set value with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. Set the toner supply previous rotation time. Setting range Default 1-99 (sec) 4 (sec) Purpose Function (Purpose)
46-7 Adjustment Used to adjust the shift amount and the inclination value for each level (1 to 5) of the exposure mode (Super Photo). Item Picture quality Density Operation/procedure 1. Touch the item to be adjusted. The adjustment item and the currently set value are highlighted. 2. Press the [START] key. The display is shifted to the copy menu. 3. Select the paper feed tray and the print density. Use the 10-key to set the exposure level. 4. Press the [START] key. Copying is started. AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SIMULATION 8 - 31 Purpose Function (Purpose)

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Item BYPASS TRAY1 TRAY2 TRAY3 TRAY4 DUPLEX SPF(SIDE1) SPF(SIDE2)
Content Manual feed 1st cassette 2nd cassette 3rd cassette 4th cassette Back print SPF front surface SPF back surface
Setting range 1-99 1-99 1-99 1-99 1-99 1-99 1-99 1-99

Default 50 50

53-6 Adjustment Used to adjust the detection level of the SPF/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. Section SPF/RSPF Operation/Procedure (Max. position setting) 1. Set the guide to the maximum position, and press the [START] key. Set WLetter and fit the guide, and press the [START] key. 2. Set A4R/Letter R and fit the guide, and press the [START] key. 3. Set A5R/Invoice R and fit the guide, and press the [START] key. Default 0 4. Set the guide to the minimum position, and press the [START] key. 5. Set the paper recognition width (+), and press the [START] key. 6. Set the paper recognition width (-),and press the [START] key. If "FAILED" is displayed in the above procedure 1, 2, 3, or 4, repeat the adjustment. (Middle position L/S setting) If the middle position adjustment is not required, press the [START] key without changing the guide position. Middle position adjustment L 51-9 Purpose Setting Function Used to adjust the OPC drum separation voltage ON/ (Purpose) OFF timing. Section Process (OPC drum, developing, transfer, cleaning) Item Operation Operation/Procedure 1. Touch the item to be adjusted. The item and the currently set value are highlighted. 2. Enter the set value with the 10-key. Item 1 SHV ON Content Separation voltage ON timing * Transfer V2ON reference (Synchronized with the adjustment value of 50.) Separation voltage OFF timing * Transfer V2OFF reference (Synchronized with the adjustment value of 50.) Setting range 25-90 Default 53-7 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Adjustment Used to enter the SPF/RSPF width detection adjustment value. SPF/RSPF Middle position adjustment S YES NO YES NO MID-L ADJ.ON MID-L ADJ.OFF MID-S ADJ.ON MID-S ADJ.OFF Inch series Purpose Function (Purpose)

Program area Memory area

SUM check only The memory size follows the automatically detected value.

32 No MSG

Interruption cannot be made during operation. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

33 No RBT

Pseudo-ringer sound None ([ON HOOK] key ON) Voice message (no sound) None Under the state where the ring back tone can be sent to the line, keep the sound composition IC volume to 0. Ring back tone (no sound) None Under the state where the ring back tone can be sent to the line, keep the G/A volume to 0.
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Send level Selection menu 34 DP MAKE Dial pulse (make) 1: 0dB Maintain the make state with keeping 2: Soft SW the condition to be able to send to the dial pulse line. 35 DP BRK Dial pulse (break) 1: 0dB Maintain the break state with keeping 2: Soft SW the condition to be able to send to the dial pulse line. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Item Send signal
Signal number 31 CED2100 CNG1100 0.3 V21 ANSam RINGER Tone signal

Send signal

Send level Selection menu Yes
66-5 Purpose Operation test/check Function Signal send mode (Signal send level soft SW setting) (Purpose) Section FAX Item Operation Operation/procedure Select the signal number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. By setting the signal number, signals are sent to the line and the machine speaker. (Sending signals is continued until interruption command is made (by pressing [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.) By entering the signal number and pressing the [START] key during execution, the signal kind can be changed. Signal number NO SIGNAL 33.6 V34 31.2 V34 28.8 V34 26.4 V34 24.0 V34 16.0 V34 19.2 V34 16.8 V34 14.4 V34 12.0 V34 9.6 V34 7.2 V34 4.8 V34 2.4 V34 14.4 V33 12.0 V33 14.4 V17 12.0 V17 9.6 V17 7.2 V17 9.6 V29 7.2 V29 4.8 V27t 2.4 V27t 0.3 FLG Send signal Signal not sent 33.6 V34 31.2 V34 28.8 V34 26.4 V34 24.0 V34 16.0 V34 19.2 V34 16.8 V34 14.4 V34 12.0 V34 9.6 V34 7.2 V34 4.8 V34 2.4 V34 14.4 V33 12.0 V33 14.4 V17 12.0 V17 9.6 V17 7.2 V17 9.6 V29 7.2 V29 4.8 V27t 2.4 V27t 7EH Flag signal Send level Selection menu None Yes
Pseudo-ringer sound ([ON HOOK] key ON) 32 No MSG Voice message (no sound) Under the state where the ring back tone can be sent to the line, keep the sound composition IC volume to 0. 33 No RBT Ring back tone (no sound) Under the state where the ring back tone can be sent to the line, keep the G/A volume to 0. 34 DP MAKE Dial pulse (make) Maintain the make state with keeping the condition to be able to send to the dial pulse line. 35 DP BRK Dial pulse (break) Maintain the break state with keeping the condition to be able to send to the dial pulse line. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

None None

1: 0dB 2: Soft SW
66-6 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/procedure Press the [START] key. The confidential ID table (confidential BOX numbers, confidential BOX names, and confidential password) is printed. The confidential data of My company mode is printed separately. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Data output, check Printing the confidential password FAX Data Confidential/Pass code
66-7 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/procedure Press the [START] key. Used to input all image data (including confidential reception data, remote send image, not-sent image) stored in image memory of the FAX section. Data output, check Print the screen memory contents FAX Data Image data
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SIMULATION 8 - 45
The output image is remained even after outputting. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
66-8 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/procedure Select the message number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. By setting the message No., the sound message is sent to the line and the speaker of the body. (The message is repeated until the interruption command is provided by pressing the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.) By pressing the [START] key during execution, the signal kind can be changed. 5 Item NONE FAX/TEL MSG1 FAX/TEL MSG2 FAX/TEL MSG3 CHANGED RX MSG Voice message Silent "Hold the line a minute, please send fax." (TEL/FAX voice response) "Hold the line a minute." (TEL/FAX voice response) "Not around here, please send fax." (TEL/FAX voice response) "Ding Dong" (Sound delivered when switching to remote reception) Call sound External telephone call Operation test/check Voice Message send (Signal send level: Max.) (Japan only) FAX Operation
Voice message Silent "Hold the line a minute, please send fax." (TEL/FAX voice response) 3 FAX/TEL MSG2 "Hold the line a minute." (TEL/FAX voice response) 4 FAX/TEL MSG3 "Not around here, please send fax." (TEL/FAX voice response) 5 CHANGED RX MSG "Ding Dong" (Sound delivered when switching to remote reception) 6 RINGER Call sound 7 EXT.TEL RINGER External telephone call Message No. 5 can be heard by an external telephone speaker. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

Item NONE FAX/TEL MSG1

66-10 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/procedure Select "1: YES" with the 10-key and press the [START] key. (When "2: NO" is selected, the simulation is canceled.) Used to clear all image data (including confidential reception data) stored in image memory of the FAX section. The management table is also cleared (initialized) at the same time. * lIf there is any print data, the power must be turned off after clearing. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Adjustment/Setting/Check Image data memory clear FAX Data Image data

RINGER EXT.TEL RINGER

Message No. 5 can be heard by an external telephone speaker. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
66-11 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item
66-9 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation test/check Used to send the voice message. (Signal send level: Set by soft SW.) (Japan only) FAX Operation
Operation test/check Used to send 300bps signals. (Signal send level: Max.) FAX Operation
Operation/procedure Select the signal number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. By setting the signal number, the specified signal is delivered to the line at the speed of 300bps. (The signal is continuously sent until the interruption command is provided by pressing the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.) The signal send level can be selected from 0dB or the soft SW set value. The signal send level is returned to the soft SW set value before execution of the mode after completion of the mode. By entering the number and pressing the [START] key during execution, the signal kind can be changed.
Operation/procedure Select the message number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. By setting the message No., the sound message is sent to the line and the speaker of the body. (The message is repeated until the interruption command is provided by pressing the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.) By pressing the [START] key during execution, the signal kind can be changed.
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Item 1 NO SIGNAL Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
66-14 Purpose Operation check/test Function Used to perform the dial test. (10 PPS send test) (Purpose) Section FAX Item Operation Operation/Procedure 1. Select the item with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. 2. Set the make time with the 10-key.
The dial is sent with the set value + 26ms. The sending dial cannot be interrupted. Item EXECUTE MAKE TIME Content Execution Dial pulse make time setting Setting range 0-15
66-12 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation test/check Used to send 300bps signals. (Signal send level: Set by soft SW) FAX Operation
66-15 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation check/test Used to perform the dial test. (20 PPS send test) FAX Operation
Operation/procedure Select the signal number with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. By setting the signal number, the specified signal is delivered to the line at the speed of 300bps. (The signal is continuously sent until the interruption command is provided by pressing the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.) The signal send level can be selected from 0dB or the soft SW set value. The signal send level is returned to the soft SW set value before execution of the mode after completion of the mode. By entering the number and pressing the [START] key during execution, the signal kind can be changed. Item NO SIGNAL 00001

Operation/Procedure Enter the DTFM signal (1 digit (1 to 9, 0, *, #)) and press the [START] key. When the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key is pressed during execution, the simulation is terminated. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.

PROTOCOL

Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. 66-19 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Back up Used to write the SRAM data to the Flash ROM. FAX Data 66-22 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Setting Handset sound volume adjustment (Japan only) FAX Operation
Operation/Procedure Select "1: YES" with the 10-key, and press the [START] key. The data are backed up. (When "2: NO" is selected, the simulation is canceled.) * The AR-FX5 data cannot be written into the AR-FX7. If it is executed, data are initialized and deleted. In addition, the AR-FX7 data cannot be used in the AR-FX5. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
Operation/procedure 1. Select the set volume. (Max., Middle, Min.) 2. Press the [START] key. Switch of 1, 2, and 3 can be made during execution of the simulation. During execution of the simulation, sounds are generated.
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66-24 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Data clear Used to clear the FAST storage data. (SEC only) FAX Data 66-32 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/procedure Operation test/check Receive data check FAX Operation

Initializing

Operation/procedure Select "1: YES" with the 10-key and press the [START] key. The FAST storage data are cleared. (When "2: NO" is selected, the simulation is canceled.) Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
The fixed data received from the line are checked and the result is displayed. When data are coincident, "OK" is displayed. When not, "NG" is displayed. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed.
66-30 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/procedure When the relay state of the polarity reverse relay, the handset hook switch, or the external telephone hook switch is changed, the content of change is displayed regardless of the soft SW setup (real time). The display of change is kept until an interruption command is supplied by pressing the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. Item HS2 HS1 RHS EXHS Notification contents Signal low Signal high ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Operation test/check Used to set the TEL/LIU. FAX Operation 66-33 Purpose Function (Purpose) Section Item Operation/Procedure Signal detection is checked and the result is displayed. Note: Executable only when the FAX is installed. Operation test/check Signal detection check FAX Operation

AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 TROUBLE CODE LIST 9 - 1

2. Self diagnostics

Trouble code Main Sub code code ADetails of trouble Content Details Security incompatibility error When the PCL or the FAX board is installed, it does not match with compatible/incompatible setup of the MCU board security. The security compatibility/incompatibility of the installed PCL or FAX board does not match with that of the MCU board. Cheek the security compatibility/ incompatibility of each board. Match the security compatibility/incompatibility of the boards. MCU-IMC communication trouble Communication establishment error/ framing/parity/protocol error IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. IMC PWB trouble Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB IMC PWB connector disconnection Motherboard connector pin breakage IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB. IMC board ASIC error ASIC abnormality on IMC board IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.
Trouble code Main Sub code code E1 14
Details of trouble Content Details IMC board expanded memory module (DIMM) error IMC extended compression memory module installation error IMC extended compression memory access error IMC expanded memory module installation trouble IMC expanded memory module trouble IMC expanded memory contact trouble IMC board abnormality Check installation of the expanded memory module. (Spec: Added to Slot 1.) Replace the expanded memory module. Replace the IMC PWB. Extend memory abnormality for compressed image store (DIMM module) IMC board Page Memory error/SRAM error IMC Page Memory Work SRAM abnormality IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.
Check and remedy EContent Details Cause
Check and remedy Remarks 15 Content Details Cause Check and remedy Remarks 16 Content Details Cause Check and remedy Content Details Cause Check and remedy Content Details Cause
Check and remedy 10 Content Details Cause
Check and remedy 11 Content Details Cause Check and remedy Content Details Cause Check and remedy Remarks Content Details Cause Check and remedy Remarks
Print Buffer Page Memory or Work SRAM abnormality IMC board compression image store memory error Access error of IMC standard compression memory IMC board abnormality Replace the IMC PWB.