Read Sharp AR-C270 (serv.man41) Technical Bulletin online
GMA030704
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd., Technical Services Group
Model:
AR-C150, AR-C160, AR-C250, AR-C270
Description:
To improve image quality and reliability, the developer coating for both Cyan and Magenta
has been changed to prevent toner drop in certain environmental conditions. To identify the
“new type” developer, the product code
has been changed to prevent toner drop in certain environmental conditions. To identify the
“new type” developer, the product code
has changed from AR-C17LD9 to AR-C19LD9
accordingly.
Action:
To maximise the effectiveness of AR-C19LD9 developer, follow the installation procedure
below:-
below:-
Installation
Procedure
1. Upgrade the PCU Firmware to the following versions (or higher):-.
Model
PCU Firmware
AR-C150
6.04d
AR-C160
3.13
AR-C250
4.07d
AR-C270
3.07
Note: Field Test Firmware for AR-C160 (v3.11d) & AR-C270 (v3.05d)
fully supports
AR-C19LD9
.
2. Replace / Install the new type developer into the AR-DW1N developer units only.
(It is recommended that ALL 4 Developers are replaced at the same time).
(It is recommended that ALL 4 Developers are replaced at the same time).
The developer should be labelled as follows:-
AR-C18LD1
Black Developer
N
AR-C19LD9
Cyan Developer
N1 (as shown below)
Magenta
Developer N1 (as shown below)
Yellow
Developer
N
Cont’d
DIS-CONTINUATION OF AR-C17LD9 COLOUR
DEVELOPER
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Date:
03 July 2004
Model: AR-C270
Ref.: 0
Ref.: 0
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Colour:
White
Page:
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Note: Do NOT install the new type developer into AR-DW1 type developer units (without N label).
3. With the front exterior door open, power on the copier.
4. Enter “Simulation Mode” 22-05 and confirm the PCU Firmware is at the correct level.
5. Enter “Simulation Mode” 24-05 and reset the Developer Counters.
Select ALL 4 colours and press the “Execute” button (as shown).
6. Enter “Simulation Mode” 25-09 (Developer Setting) as shown below:-
Note: If Test Simulation 25-09 is NOT displayed although the PCU Firmware is at the correct level,
execute Test Simulation 25-01 for 30 seconds.
Magenta DV
Cyan DV
AR-DW1N
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7. Select “1” for both A (Cyan) & B (Magenta) to enable “N1” type developer (as shown):-
Note: If AR-C17LD9 developer is installed when using the latest PCU Firmware, change the
value
for A & B to “2”.
8. Press the “Interrupt” key once and enter “Test Simulation” 25-02 (DV Adjustment Mode).
9. Close the Front Exterior Door and select ALL 4 Developers to perform Developer Adjustment by
pressing the “Execute” button.
Note: Cycle the Developer twice using Simulation 25-02.
10. After Developer Adjustment has completed, exit the
"Simulation Mode” by pressing the “C/A” Button.
11. Complete the setup by performing the necessary adjustments as stated within the AR-C150 – 270
Service Manual:-
Drum Phase Adjustment Sim
44-31
Colour Registration:
Sim. 50-20 Main Scan (manual adjustment)
Sim.
50-21
Sub
Scan
(manual
adjustment)
Colour Balance:
Sim 46-24 Auto Colour Calibration
Sim
46-21
Manual
Colour
Balance
Sim
44-21
Half
Tone
Correction
Copy Density:
Sim
46-01
Colour
Sim
46-02
B/W