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AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U SIMULATION 9 - 1
[9] SIMULATION
1. Outline and purpose
The simulation has the following functions to grasp the machine
operating status, identify the trouble position and causes in an ear-
lier stage, and make various setups and adjustments speedily for
improving the serviceability of the machine.
operating status, identify the trouble position and causes in an ear-
lier stage, and make various setups and adjustments speedily for
improving the serviceability of the machine.
1) Various adjustments
2) Setup of specifications and functions
3) Canceling troubles
4) Operation check
5) Various counters check, setup, and clear
6) Machine operating status (operation history) data check, clear
7) Transfer of various data (adjustments, setup, operations,
counters)
The operating procedures and the displays differ depending on the
form of the operation panel of the machine.
form of the operation panel of the machine.
2. Code-type simulation
A. Operating procedures and operations
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Entering the simulation mode
1) Copy mode key ON
→
Program key ON
→
Asterisk (*) key ON
→
CLEAR key ON
→
Asterisk (*) key ON
→
Ready for input of
a main code of simulation
2) Entering a main code with the 10-key
→
START key ON
3) Entering a sub code with the 10-key
→
START key ON
4) Select an item with the scroll key and the item key.
5) The machine enters the mode corresponding to the selected
item.
Press START key or EXECUTE key to start the simulation
operation.
operation.
To cancel the current simulation mode or to change the main
code and the sub code, press the user setup key.
code and the sub code, press the user setup key.
∗
Canceling the simulation mode to return to the normal mode
1) Press CA key.
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NO
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YES
YES
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NO
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YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
Standby for entry of SIM
sub code
Enter SIM sub code with
the 10-key.
Press the START button.
The display is made according
to the selected mode and the item.
START (Copy mode)
Press the Program key.
Press the asterisk (*) key.
Press the clear key.
Press the asterisk (*) key.
Standby for entry of
SIM code.
Enter the main code of
SIM with the 10-key.
The main code of SIM
is displayed.
Press the START button.
Is there a sub code ?
Select the mode and the
item with the scroll key
and the item key.
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Operation check ?
Operating conditions
check ?
Data clear ?
Adjustments
or setting (counter data
change) ?
Do you
want to change the
content ?
Enter the new setting and
adjustment values.
Press the CUSTOM
SETTINGS key
Press the CUSTOM
SETTINGS key
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and item.
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
The display is made according to
the selected some and the item.
Press the EXECUTE button
and OK button.
Is it the same
simulation ?
Do you want
to perform another
simulation ?
Do you
want to end the
simulation ?
The changed content
is stored.
The simulation mode
is canceled.
Press the clear all key.
Operation is made according
to the selected mode and the item.
(Other modes)
The selected mode and
the item are cleared.
AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U SIMULATION 9 - 3
B. Simulation list
(1) Main/ Sub
Code
Function (Purpose)
Main
Sub
1
1
Used to check the operations of the scanner
(read) unit and its control circuit.
(read) unit and its control circuit.
2
Used to check the operation of sensor and
detector in the scanning (read) section and the
related circuit.
detector in the scanning (read) section and the
related circuit.
2
1
Used to check the operations of the automatic
document feeder unit and the control circuit.
document feeder unit and the control circuit.
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and
detectors in the automatic document feeder unit
and the related circuits.
detectors in the automatic document feeder unit
and the related circuits.
3
Used to check the operations of the loads in the
automatic document feeder unit and the control
circuits.
automatic document feeder unit and the control
circuits.
3
2
Used to check the operation of sensor and
detector in the finisher and the related circuit.
detector in the finisher and the related circuit.
3
Used to check the operation of the load in the
finisher and the control circuit.
finisher and the control circuit.
6
Used to adjust the stacking capacity of the
finisher. (Used to adjust the alignment plate
(jogger) stop position in the finisher paper width
direction. The adjustment is made by changing
the alignment plate home position in the paper
width direction by software.)
finisher. (Used to adjust the alignment plate
(jogger) stop position in the finisher paper width
direction. The adjustment is made by changing
the alignment plate home position in the paper
width direction by software.)
10
Console finisher (AR-FN7) adjustment
20
Used to check the mail bin stacker sensor.
21
Used to check the operations of the mail bin
stacker loads.
stacker loads.
4
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and
detectors in the paper feed section (desk paper
feed/large capacity tray) and the related circuit.
detectors in the paper feed section (desk paper
feed/large capacity tray) and the related circuit.
3
Used to check the operations of the loads in the
paper feed section (desk paper feed/large
capacity tray) and the related circuit.
paper feed section (desk paper feed/large
capacity tray) and the related circuit.
5
1
Used to check the operation of the display, LCD
in the operation panel, and control circuit.
in the operation panel, and control circuit.
2
Used to check the operation of the heater lamp
and the control circuit.
and the control circuit.
6
1
Used to check the operation of the paper
transport system loads and the control circuit.
transport system loads and the control circuit.
2
Used to check the operations of each fan motor
and its control circuit.
and its control circuit.
7
1
Used to set the operating conditions of aging.
6
Used to set the intermittent aging cycle.
8
Used to set the warm-up time display YES/NO.
8
1
Used to check and adjust the operations of the
developing voltage of each color and the control
circuit.
developing voltage of each color and the control
circuit.
2
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
main charger grid voltage in each printer mode
and the control circuit.
main charger grid voltage in each printer mode
and the control circuit.
6
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
transfer voltage and the control circuit.
transfer voltage and the control circuit.
17
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
transfer voltage and the related circuit. (Transfer
belt cleaning mode)
transfer voltage and the related circuit. (Transfer
belt cleaning mode)
9
1
Used to check and adjust the operation of the
load (clutch/solenoid) in the duplex section and
the control circuit.
load (clutch/solenoid) in the duplex section and
the control circuit.
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and
detectors in the duplex section and its control
circuit.
detectors in the duplex section and its control
circuit.
10
1
Used to check the operations of the toner motor
and the related circuit.
and the related circuit.
13
0
Used to cancel the self-diag "U1" trouble. (Only
when FAX is installed.)
when FAX is installed.)
14
0
Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U1/LCC/
U2/PF troubles.
U2/PF troubles.
15
0
Used to cancel the self-diag "U6-01, 02, 03, F3-
12, 22" (large capacity paper feed tray, paper
feed trays 1, 2) troubles.
12, 22" (large capacity paper feed tray, paper
feed trays 1, 2) troubles.
16
0
Used to cancel the self-diag U2 troubles.
17
0
Used to cancel the PF troubles (when the copy
inhibit command from the host computer is
received).
inhibit command from the host computer is
received).
21
1
Used to set the maintenance cycle.
22
1
Used to check the print count value in each
section and each operation mode. (Used to check
the maintenance timing.)
section and each operation mode. (Used to check
the maintenance timing.)
2
Used to check the total numbers of misfeed and
troubles. (When the number of misfeed is
considerably great, it is judged as necessary for
repair. The misfeed rate is obtained by dividing
this count value with the total counter value.)
troubles. (When the number of misfeed is
considerably great, it is judged as necessary for
repair. The misfeed rate is obtained by dividing
this count value with the total counter value.)
3
Used to check misfeed positions and the misfeed
count of each position. (If the misfeed count is
considerably great, it may be judged as
necessary to repair.)
count of each position. (If the misfeed count is
considerably great, it may be judged as
necessary to repair.)
4
Used to check the trouble (self diag) history.
5
Used to check the ROM version of each unit
(section).
(section).
6
Used to output the list of the setting and
adjustment data (simulations, FAX soft switch,
counters).
adjustment data (simulations, FAX soft switch,
counters).
7
Used to display the key operator code. (This
simulation is used when the customer forgets the
key operator code.)
simulation is used when the customer forgets the
key operator code.)
8
Used to check the number of use of the finisher,
the SPF, and the scan (reading) unit.
the SPF, and the scan (reading) unit.
9
Used to check the number of use (print quantity)
of each paper feed section.
of each paper feed section.
10
Used to check the system configuration (option,
internal hardware).
internal hardware).
11
Used to check the use frequency (send/receive)
of FAX. (Only when FAX is installed)
of FAX. (Only when FAX is installed)
12
Used to check the SPF misfeed positions and the
number of misfeed at each position. (When the
number of misfeed is considerably great, it can be
judged as necessary for repair.)
number of misfeed at each position. (When the
number of misfeed is considerably great, it can be
judged as necessary for repair.)
13
Used to check the operating time of the process
section (OPC drum, DV unit, toner bottle).
section (OPC drum, DV unit, toner bottle).
19
Used to check the values of the counters related
to the scan mode and the internet FAX mode.
to the scan mode and the internet FAX mode.
23
2
Used to check the trouble history of paper jam
and misfeed. (If the number of misfeed and
troubles is considerably great, it may be judged
as necessary to repair.)
and misfeed. (If the number of misfeed and
troubles is considerably great, it may be judged
as necessary to repair.)
80
Used to check the operations of the sensors and
detectors in the paper feed and transport section.
detectors in the paper feed and transport section.
24
1
Used to clear the misfeed counter, the misfeed
history, the trouble counter, and the trouble
history. (The counters are cleared after
completion of maintenance.)
history, the trouble counter, and the trouble
history. (The counters are cleared after
completion of maintenance.)
2
Used to clear the number of use (the number of
prints) of each paper feed section.
prints) of each paper feed section.
3
Used to clear the number of use of the finisher,
SPF, and the scan (reading) unit.
SPF, and the scan (reading) unit.
4
Used to reset the maintenance counter.
5
Used to reset the developer counter. (The
developer counter of the DV unit which is installed
is reset.)
developer counter of the DV unit which is installed
is reset.)
Code
Function (Purpose)
Main
Sub
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24
6
Used to reset the copy counter.
7
Used to clear the OPC drum counter. (Perform
this simulation when the OPC drum is replaced.)
this simulation when the OPC drum is replaced.)
9
Used clear the printer mode print counter and the
self print mode print counter.
self print mode print counter.
10
Used to clear the FAX counter. (Only when FAX
is installed)
is installed)
11
Used to reset the OPC drum rotation time, and
the DV unit rotation time counter. The developer
counter in the DV unit installed is reset.
the DV unit rotation time counter. The developer
counter in the DV unit installed is reset.
15
Used to clear the counters related to the scan
mode and the internet FAX mode.
mode and the internet FAX mode.
25
1
Used to check the operations of the developing
section (toner concentration, humidity and toner
concentration sensor, humidity sensor,
temperature sensor output can be monitored.)
section (toner concentration, humidity and toner
concentration sensor, humidity sensor,
temperature sensor output can be monitored.)
2
Used to make the initial setting of toner
concentration when replacing developer.
concentration when replacing developer.
26
3
Used to set the specifications of the auditor.
Setting must be made according to the auditor
use conditions.
Setting must be made according to the auditor
use conditions.
5
Used to set the count mode of the total counter
and the maintenance counter.
and the maintenance counter.
6
Used to set the specifications (paper, document
detection, etc.) of the destination.
detection, etc.) of the destination.
10
Used to set the network scanner trial mode.
18
Used to set YES/NO of toner save operation.
(This function is valid only in Japan and UK
versions. (Depends on the destination setting of
SIM26-6.) For the other destinations, the same
setting can be made by the user program P22.)
(This function is valid only in Japan and UK
versions. (Depends on the destination setting of
SIM26-6.) For the other destinations, the same
setting can be made by the user program P22.)
30
Used to set the operation mode conforming to the
CE mark (Europe safety standards). (Conforming
to soft start when driving the fusing heater lamp.)
CE mark (Europe safety standards). (Conforming
to soft start when driving the fusing heater lamp.)
35
Used to set whether the same continuous
troubles are displayed as one trouble or the
series of troubles with SIM 22-4 when the same
troubles occur continuously.
troubles are displayed as one trouble or the
series of troubles with SIM 22-4 when the same
troubles occur continuously.
38
Used to set CONTINUE/STOP of printing when
maintenance timing is over and the count value
reaches 110% of replacement timing (life).
maintenance timing is over and the count value
reaches 110% of replacement timing (life).
41
Used to set the automatic magnification ratio
selection (AMS) in the pamphlet mode.
selection (AMS) in the pamphlet mode.
50
Black-White reverse YES/NO setting
52
Used to set whether non-print paper (insertion
paper, cover paper) (blank image print paper) is
counted up or not.
paper, cover paper) (blank image print paper) is
counted up or not.
68
Used to set ENABLE/DISABLE of the CA key
cancel function of print stop.
cancel function of print stop.
27
1
Used to set the specifications for operations in
case of communication trouble between the host
computer and MODEM (machine side). (When
communication trouble occurs between the host
computer MODEM and the machine, the self diag
display (U7-00) is printed and setting for inhibition
of print or not is made.)
case of communication trouble between the host
computer and MODEM (machine side). (When
communication trouble occurs between the host
computer MODEM and the machine, the self diag
display (U7-00) is printed and setting for inhibition
of print or not is made.)
5
Used to enter the machine tag No. (This function
allows to check the tag No. of the machine with
the host computer.)
allows to check the tag No. of the machine with
the host computer.)
30
1
Used to check the operation of sensors and
detectors in other than the paper feed section and
the operations of the related circuits.
detectors in other than the paper feed section and
the operations of the related circuits.
2
Used to check the operation of sensors and
detectors in the paper feed section and the
related circuits.
detectors in the paper feed section and the
related circuits.
Code
Function (Purpose)
Main
Sub
40
1
Used to check the operation of the manual feed
tray paper size detector and the related circuit.
(The operation of the manual feed tray paper size
detector can be monitored with the LCD display.)
tray paper size detector and the related circuit.
(The operation of the manual feed tray paper size
detector can be monitored with the LCD display.)
2
Used to adjust the manual paper feed tray paper
width detector detection level.
width detector detection level.
7
Used to enter the manual paper feed tray paper
width adjustment value.
width adjustment value.
11
Used to check the multi-purpose tray width
detection adjustment value.
detection adjustment value.
12
Used to check the multi-purpose tray width
detection adjustment value.
detection adjustment value.
41
1
Used to check the operation of the document size
sensor and the related circuit. (The operation of
the document size sensor can be monitored with
the LCD display.)
sensor and the related circuit. (The operation of
the document size sensor can be monitored with
the LCD display.)
2
Used to adjust the document size sensor sensing
level.
level.
3
Used to check the operation of the document size
sensor and the related circuit. (The document
size sensor output level can be monitored with
the LCD display.)
sensor and the related circuit. (The document
size sensor output level can be monitored with
the LCD display.)
43
1
Used to set the fusing temperature in each
operation mode.
operation mode.
44
1
Used to set enable/disable of correction
operations in the image forming (process)
section.
operations in the image forming (process)
section.
9
Used to check the data related to the image
forming section correction (process correction)
result (corrected main charger grid voltage, the
developing bias voltage, and the laser power
voltage in each print mode). (This simulation
allows to check that correction is performed
normally or not.)
forming section correction (process correction)
result (corrected main charger grid voltage, the
developing bias voltage, and the laser power
voltage in each print mode). (This simulation
allows to check that correction is performed
normally or not.)
14
Used to check the output level of the temperature
sensor and the humidity sensor.
sensor and the humidity sensor.
16
Used to check the toner concentration control
data.
data.
46
2
Used to adjust the copy density in all the copy
modes (Auto, Text, Text/Photo, and Photo mode).
modes (Auto, Text, Text/Photo, and Photo mode).
9
Used to adjust the print density for each density
level (display value) in the copy mode (binary -
Text mode). An optional print density can be set
for each density level (display value).
level (display value) in the copy mode (binary -
Text mode). An optional print density can be set
for each density level (display value).
10
Used to adjust the print density for each density
level (display value) in the copy mode (binary -
Text/Photo mode). An optional print density can
be set for each density level (display value).
level (display value) in the copy mode (binary -
Text/Photo mode). An optional print density can
be set for each density level (display value).
11
Used to adjust the print density for each density
level (display value) in the copy mode (binary -
Photo mode). An optional print density can be set
for each density level (display value).
level (display value) in the copy mode (binary -
Photo mode). An optional print density can be set
for each density level (display value).
12
Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(all modes).
(all modes).
13
Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(each normal mode). (Only when FAX is
installed.)
(each normal mode). (Only when FAX is
installed.)
14
Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(each fine mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)
(each fine mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)
15
Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(each super fine mode). (Only when FAX is
installed.)
(each super fine mode). (Only when FAX is
installed.)
16
Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(each ultra fine mode). (Only when FAX is
installed.)
(each ultra fine mode). (Only when FAX is
installed.)
17
Used to set the gain in shading correction.
Code
Function (Purpose)
Main
Sub
