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Model:
AR-C150/160/250
Description:
In order to help technicians perform preventive maintenance correctly, a
maintenance outline and checklist have been established.
maintenance outline and checklist have been established.
Action:
For optimum performance, Test Command 21-01 maintenance cycle should be
set to 40K.
set to 40K.
When the maintenance interval has been reached, the following display is shown.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED “XX”
The two-digit code indicates the interval and type of maintenance required.
Use the following table to interpret the two-digit maintenance code:
Use the following table to interpret the two-digit maintenance code:
Date:
21 June 2002
Model:
AR-C250
Ref.:
044
Colour:
White
Page:
1 of 5
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
“XX”
First Digit
Description
T
The total maintenance counter has reached the
value set with SIM 21-1
value set with SIM 21-1
C
The colour maintenance counter has reached the
value set with SIM 21-1
value set with SIM 21-1
A
Both the total and colour maintenance counters
have reached the values set with SIM 21-1
have reached the values set with SIM 21-1
“XX”
Second Digit
Description
A
5K
B
10K
C
15K
D
20K
E
40K
F
80K
Maintenance counter value set with
SIM 21-1
SIM 21-1
Cont’d
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40K PM Summary:
Process Unit:
Drum Replacement-
• Use drum units or drum kits. If using drum kits, inspect the cleaning system for wear or damage
• Use drum units or drum kits. If using drum kits, inspect the cleaning system for wear or damage
when replacing the drum blade and reception seal. Clean the discharge lamps.
(AR-C25DU, AR-C25DK)
(AR-C25DU, AR-C25DK)
Note : The black drum for the AR-C160 has been changed - the replacement interval is 80K and the
rear flange of the drum is “keyed” differently than the colour drums. They are NOT interchangeable.
(AR-C16DR). However, the cleaner blade, reception seal and main charger unit for Black will require
replacing at 40k (AR-C16MK)
rear flange of the drum is “keyed” differently than the colour drums. They are NOT interchangeable.
(AR-C16DR). However, the cleaner blade, reception seal and main charger unit for Black will require
replacing at 40k (AR-C16MK)
Warning:
Do not loosen the red screws on the DSD holders under any circumstances! The DSD holders are
adjusted in the factory and cannot be adjusted in the field. If the alignment is altered, the gaps between
the drum and developer unit will not be correct.
adjusted in the factory and cannot be adjusted in the field. If the alignment is altered, the gaps between
the drum and developer unit will not be correct.
Developer-
• Remove the four developer units. Inspect the DV seals, gears, and bushings for wear or damage,
• Remove the four developer units. Inspect the DV seals, gears, and bushings for wear or damage,
and replace if necessary. Remove the old DV material and install the new Developer. Re-install the
developer units. (AR-C15LD9 [CMY], AR-C15LD1 [K] )
developer units. (AR-C15LD9 [CMY], AR-C15LD1 [K] )
Note: The black developer for the ARC160 is different. The replacement interval is now 80K and should
not be used in the ARC150 and ARC250 copiers. (AR-C16LD1)
not be used in the ARC150 and ARC250 copiers. (AR-C16LD1)
ENSURE ALL DEVELOPER HAS BEEN ACCLIMATISED BEFORE INSTALLATION AND CYCLING.
• Before re-installing the process unit, remember to clean the slit glass on the four LSU units. Use
cleaning cloth (UKOG-0289FCZZ) to avoid scratching the optics.
Transport Unit:
• Remove and replace the transport belt waste container. (AR-C15HB)
• For AR-C160, replace the Resist Roller Cleaner (AR-C16MK)
• Remove and clean the Image density sensor and the grey reference plate on the underside of the
• For AR-C160, replace the Resist Roller Cleaner (AR-C16MK)
• Remove and clean the Image density sensor and the grey reference plate on the underside of the
sensor shutter. Ensure the shutter and solenoid function properly before re-installing (F2 errors
could result). Once cleaned, re-calibrate the sensor using the grey patch (UKOG-0281FCZZ).
could result). Once cleaned, re-calibrate the sensor using the grey patch (UKOG-0281FCZZ).
Fuser Unit:
• Remove and replace the Upper Heat Roller and cleaning roller (AR-C15UH, AR-C25UH,
AR-C16UH).
• Remove and replace the Lower Heat Roller and separation pawls (AR-C15LH, AR-C25LH,
AR-C16LH).
• Remove and replace the oil-applying unit. Add a small amount of oil to “prime” the applying roller
before installation (Oil included in the oil applying roller kit.). Also, replace the main oil filter on the
transport section. (AR-C15KH, AR-C25KH)
transport section. (AR-C15KH, AR-C25KH)
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Fuser Unit (Cont’d):
• Drain and replace the fuser oil. Ensure the oil container has been cleaned out or replaced to avoid
contaminating the new oil. (AR-C15SL)
Note: Always clean the intake filter on the fuser oil pump on every call. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the fuser components, and cause the fuser drive system to slow down or stall.
damage to the fuser components, and cause the fuser drive system to slow down or stall.
Warning:
Ensure the correct Upper Fuser Roller and Oil Applying Rollers are fitted to the corresponding machine.
For example, the AR-C150 fuser roller diameter is 10mm smaller than AR-C250. Severe oil “splashing” or
fuser lamp breakage may result if the incorrect items are installed.
For example, the AR-C150 fuser roller diameter is 10mm smaller than AR-C250. Severe oil “splashing” or
fuser lamp breakage may result if the incorrect items are installed.
Miscellaneous:
Optical Section
• Ensure all mirrors including the CCD lens are clean and free from dust. Streaks on copies may be
• Ensure all mirrors including the CCD lens are clean and free from dust. Streaks on copies may be
caused if the mirrors are “hazy” or dirty.
• Clean the CCD white reference plate.
General-
• Remove and replace the “User” Waste Toner Container (AR-C15HB)
• Remove and replace the “User” Waste Toner Container (AR-C15HB)
•
Remove and inspect all ozone & toner filters – clean if necessary
80K PM Summary:
In addition to the 40K PM procedures listed above, perform the following:-
Process Unit:
• Replace all Ozone and Toner filters. (AR-C15FL)
• Replace 3 Developer seals -CMY. (AR-C15DS)
Transport Unit:
• Replace all Transfer rollers. Clean the transfer holder unit thoroughly (AR-C15TX)
• Replace all Transfer rollers. Clean the transfer holder unit thoroughly (AR-C15TX)
(Not AR-C160)
• Replace the transfer belt cleaner blade. (AR-C150/250 – AR-C15TX)
(AR-C160 – AR-C16TK)
160K PM Summary:
In addition to the 40K and 80K PM procedures listed above, perform the following:-
Transport Unit:
• Replace the transfer belt and separation pawls (AR-C150/250 only)
• Replace the transfer belt and transfer rollers (AR-C160 only)
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40K PM CHECKLIST
Process Unit
Remove and replace Drums as required (AR-C25DU or AR-C25DK).
For ARC160, Remove and replace Black MC Charger, Cleaner Blade & Seal (AR-C16MK)
Remove and replace Developer as required (AR-C15LD9, AR-C15LD1).
Clean slit glass on LSU units. (Use UKOG-0289FCZZ)
Remove and replace Developer as required (AR-C15LD9, AR-C15LD1).
Clean slit glass on LSU units. (Use UKOG-0289FCZZ)
Transport Unit
Remove and replace transport belt waste container and drum waste container (AR-C15HB).
Remove and clean the image density sensor and reference plate.
For ARC160, replace the Resist Roller Cleaner (AR-C16MK)
Remove and clean the image density sensor and reference plate.
For ARC160, replace the Resist Roller Cleaner (AR-C16MK)
Fuser Unit
Replace the upper heat roller (complete with bearings etc) and cleaning roller.
Replace the lower heat roller(complete with bearings etc) and separation pawls.
Remove and replace the oil applying unit and oil filter.
Remove and replace the fuser oil (AR-C15LL).
Remove and clean the oil pump mesh filter.
Replace the lower heat roller(complete with bearings etc) and separation pawls.
Remove and replace the oil applying unit and oil filter.
Remove and replace the fuser oil (AR-C15LL).
Remove and clean the oil pump mesh filter.
General
Clean all optics, CCD, and white reference plate. (Use UKOG-0289FCZZ)
Remove and inspect all Ozone & Toner filters – clean if necessary.
Remove and inspect all Ozone & Toner filters – clean if necessary.
Test Simulations
25-01
Developer stir
25-02
Automatic toner density adjustment.
44-42
DV correction table re-set (Only AR-C150/250)
24-04
Maintenance counter clear.
24-05
Developer counter clear.
24-07
Drum counter clear.
24-08
Waste toner counter clear.
44-31
Drum phase deflection adjustment.
50-20
Main scan colour registration adjustment.
50-21
Sub scan colour registration adjustment.
44-13
ID sensor patch adjustment. (Use UKOG-0281FCZZ)
44-27
Set process control halftone correction to default.
44-06
Execution of process control.
46-24
Automatic copy colour balance adjustment.
46-21
Manual copy colour balance adjustment.
44-21
Store (process control) halftone colour balance values.
46-01
Adjust exposure density values. (Colour)
46-02
Adjust exposure density values. (B/W)