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Q. Writing off the ARPB2 printer board if the flash upgrade instructions are
not followed.
not followed.
A. When upgrading the flash memory of an ARPB2/ARPB2+ to an ARPB2a ensure that the new
flash upgrade procedure is followed. If the instructions are not correctly followed, it is possible to
write off the printer board. Please download the latest flash procedure from the Copier/AR
Product/ARPB2a area of the Sharp technical web.
flash upgrade procedure is followed. If the instructions are not correctly followed, it is possible to
write off the printer board. Please download the latest flash procedure from the Copier/AR
Product/ARPB2a area of the Sharp technical web.
Q. Fixing "F9-00" error codes.
A. An “F9-00” error is described as a “communication error between the ARPB2 and the ICU” board
of the copier. However, there are additional conditions that might cause this error message. These
conditions are as follows:
of the copier. However, there are additional conditions that might cause this error message. These
conditions are as follows:
• When printing a large complex graphic such as an Autocad drawing.
• After fitting a Flash ROM chip to an ARPB2 that has previously been used as an Engine
Flash ROM chip.
• When updating the ARPB2 firmware from 1.45 directly to 3.22
• If the PB2 Flash ROM is faulty.
•
If additional Installed RAM is faulty.
•
If the Copier Engine Firmware is not at the latest level.
Refer to NIS Support Bulletin 027 for detailed information on each of the above points.
Q. What type of memory SIMM's can be fitted to the AR-PB2 printer board ?
A. Sharp Japan have tested a number of memory SIMM's in the AR-PB2 Printer Board. The
recommended make of memory is Kingston Technology memory. Below, are the specific part
numbers that you should quote when ordering. Please note however that you must also ensure that
you quote the correct revision number as shown below or the memory obtained will not work
correctly in the printer. The maximum optional memory that can be fitted to the printer board is
2x32mb=64mb.
recommended make of memory is Kingston Technology memory. Below, are the specific part
numbers that you should quote when ordering. Please note however that you must also ensure that
you quote the correct revision number as shown below or the memory obtained will not work
correctly in the printer. The maximum optional memory that can be fitted to the printer board is
2x32mb=64mb.
16mb memory SIMM - KTM4x32L-60EG Revision number "2128" or "2174"
32mb memory SIMM - KTM8x32L-60EG Revision number "2128" or "2174"
32mb memory SIMM - KTM8x32L-60EG Revision number "2128" or "2174"
This memory can be obtained directly from,
Upgrade Options PLC
31-33 Grosvenor Road
Aldershot
GU11 3DP
Telephone - 01252-331441
Contact Name - Glenn Morrison
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