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MX-4101N SIMULATION 6 – 1
MX-4101N
Service Manual
[6] SIMULATION
1. General (Including basic operations)
The simulation mode has the following functions, to display the
machine operating status, identify the trouble position and causes
in an earlier stage, and make various setups and adjustments
speedily for improving the serviceability of the machine.
1)
machine operating status, identify the trouble position and causes
in an earlier stage, and make various setups and adjustments
speedily for improving the serviceability of the machine.
1)
Various adjustments
2)
Setting of the specifications and functions
3)
Canceling troubles
4)
Operation check
5)
Counters check, setting, clear
6)
Machine operating conditions (operation hysteresis), data
check, clear.
check, clear.
7)
Various (adjustments, setting, operation, counters, etc.) data
transport.
transport.
The operating procedures and displays depend on the design of
the operation panel of the machine.
the operation panel of the machine.
A. Basic operation
(1) Starting the simulation
* Entering the simulation mode
1)
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
a main code of simulation
2)
Entering a main code with the 10-key
→ START key ON.
Or select a main code with the SIM key on the touch panel.
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 simu-
lation operation.
item. Press [START] key or [EXECUTE] key to start the simu-
lation operation.
* Canceling the simulation mode to return to the normal mode
1)
1)
Press [CA] key.
(Note for the simulation mode)
Do not turn OFF the power switch on the operation panel when the
machine is in the simulation mode. If the power switch should be
turned OFF in the simulation mode, a malfunction may be resulted.
In this case, turn OFF/ON the main power source.
Do not turn OFF the power switch on the operation panel when the
machine is in the simulation mode. If the power switch should be
turned OFF in the simulation mode, a malfunction may be resulted.
In this case, turn OFF/ON the main power source.
MX-4101N SIMULATION 6 – 2
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
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 Program 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.
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 SYSTEM
SETTINGS key
Press the SYSTEM
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 main
code?
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.
<Exclusion type>
You have to exit
simulation mode
before entering into
this mode for self
printing type.
In the power OFF/ON type
simulation, OFF/ON
message is
displayed by the
SYSTEM
SETTINGS key.
If there is no item.
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2. List of simulation codes
Main
Sub
Functions
Section
1
1
Used to check the operation of the scanner (reading) unit and the control circuit.
Scanner (reading)
2
Used to check the sensors in the scanner (reading) section and the related circuits.
Scanner (reading)
5
Used to check the operation of the scanner (reading) unit and the control circuit.
Scanner (reading)
2
1
Used to check the operations of the auto document feed unit and the control circuit.
RSPF/DSPF
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and the detectors in the document feed unit section and the
control circuits.
control circuits.
RSPF/DSPF
3
Used to check the operations of the loads in the auto document feed unit and the control circuit.
RSPF/DSPF
3
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and the detectors in the finisher and the control circuit.
Finisher
3
Used to check the operation of the load in the finisher and the control circuit.
Finisher
10
Used to adjust the finisher.
Finisher
4
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the desk/large capacity tray, and the control
circuit of those.
circuit of those.
Desk/Large capacity tray (LCC)
3
Used to check the operations of the loads in the desk/large capacity tray (LCC), and the control circuit of
those.
those.
Desk/Large capacity tray (LCC)
5
Used to check the operations of the paper feed desk paper transport clutch (DTRC) and the LCC paper
transport clutch (LTRC).
transport clutch (LTRC).
Paper feed desk/
Large capacity tray (LCC)
Large capacity tray (LCC)
5
1
Used to check the operation of the display, LCD in the operation panel, and control circuit.
Operation panel
2
Used to check the operation of the heater lamp and the control circuit.
Fusing
3
Used to check the operation of the scanner lamp and the control circuit.
Scanner (reading)
4
Used to check the operation of the discharge lamp and the control circuit.
Process
6
1
Used to check the operations of the load in the paper transport system (clutches and solenoids) and the
control circuits.
control circuits.
Paper transport/Paper exit section
2
Used to check the operations of each fan motor and its control circuit.
Others
3
Used to check the operations of the primary transport unit and the control circuit.
Process (Transport)
6
Used to check the operation of the fusing separation.
Fusing
7
1
Used to set the operating conditions of aging.
Others
6
Used to set the operating intermittent aging cycle.
8
Used to display the warm-up time.
9
Color setting in the color copy test mode (Used to check the copy operation and the image quality for each
color).
color).
12
The document reading number of sheets setting (for aging operation)
RSPF/DSPF
8
1
Used to check and adjust the operations of the developing voltage in each print mode and the control
circuit.
* When the middle speed is adjusted, the low speed are also adjusted simultaneously.
circuit.
* When the middle speed is adjusted, the low speed are also adjusted simultaneously.
Process (Developing)
2
Used to check and adjust the operation of the main charger grid voltage in each printer mode and the
control circuit.
* When the middle speed is adjusted, the low speed are also adjusted simultaneously.
control circuit.
* When the middle speed is adjusted, the low speed are also adjusted simultaneously.
Process (Charging)
6
Used to check and adjust the operation of the transport voltage and the control circuit.
Process (Transport)
9
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and detectors in the paper reverse section (duplex section)
and its control circuit.
and its control circuit.
Duplex
3
Used to check the operations of the load in the paper reverse section (duplex section) and its control
circuit.
circuit.
Duplex
10
1
Used to check the operations of the toner supply mechanism (toner motor) and the related circuit.
Process (Developing)
13
-
Used to cancel the self-diag "U1" trouble.
14
-
Used to cancel excluding the self-diag U1/U2/LCC/PF troubles.
15
-
Used to cancel the self-diag "U6-09" (large capacity paper feed tray) trouble.
LCC
16
-
Used to cancel the self-diag "U2" trouble.
MFP PWB / PCU PWB / SCU PWB
17
-
Used to cancel the self-diag "PF" trouble.
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.)
maintenance timing.)
2
Used to check the total numbers of misfeed and troubles. (When the number of total jam is considerably
great, it is judged as necessary for repair.)
great, it is judged as necessary for repair.)
3
Used to check misfeed positions and the misfeed count of each position. * Presumption of the faulty point
by this data is possible.
by this data is possible.
4
Used to check the trouble (self diag) history.
5
Used to check the ROM version of each unit (section).
Firmware
6
Used to output the setting/adjustment data (simulation, FAX soft switch, counter), the firmware version,
and the counter list.
and the counter list.
8
Used to check the number of operations (counter value) of the finisher, the RSPF, and the scan (reading)
unit.
unit.
9
Used to check the number of use (print quantity) of each paper feed section.
Paper feed, ADU, LCC
10
Used to check the system configuration (option, internal hardware).
11
Used to check the use frequency (send/receive) of FAX. (Only when FAX is installed)
FAX
12
Used to check the RSPF/DSPF 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 is considerably great, it can be judged as necessary for repair.)
RSPF/DSPF
13
Used to check the operating time of the process section (OPC drum, DV unit, toner cartridge).
Process
19
Used to check the values of the counters related to the scan - image send.
90
Used to output the various set data lists.
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23
2
Used to output the trouble history list of paper jam and misfeed. (If the number of troubles of misfeed is
considerably great, the judgment is made that repair is required.)
considerably great, the judgment is made that repair is required.)
80
Used to check the operation of paper feed and paper transport in the paper feed section and the paper
transport section. Used to output the list of the operation status of the sensor and the detectors in the
paper feed section and the paper transport section.
transport section. Used to output the list of the operation status of the sensor and the detectors in the
paper feed section and the paper transport section.
Paper feed, Paper transport
24
1
Used to clear the jam counter, and the trouble counter. (After completion of maintenance, clear the
counters.)
counters.)
2
Used to clear the number of use (the number of prints) of each paper feed section.
3
Used to clear the finisher, RSPF, and the scan (reading) unit counter.
4
Used to clear the maintenance counter, the printer counters of the transport unit and the fusing unit. (After
completion of maintenance, clear the counters.)
completion of maintenance, clear the counters.)
5
Used to clear the developer counter. (After replacement of developer, clear the counter.)
6
Used to clear the copy counter.
7
Used to clear the OPC drum counter. (After replacement of the OPC drum, clear the counter.)
9
Used clear the printer mode print counter and the self print mode print counter.
10
Used to clear the FAX counter. (Only when FAX is installed)
15
Used to clear the counters related to the scan mode and the image send.
30
Used to initialize the administrator password.
31
Used to initialize the service mode password.
25
1
Used to check the operations of the developing section.
Process (Developing section)
2
Used to make the initial setting of toner density when replacing developer. (Automatic adjustment)
Image process (Photoconductor/
Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
Developing/Transfer/Cleaning)
26
1
Used to set the paper exit tray (MX-TRX1).
Paper exit
2
Used to set the paper size of the large capacity tray (LCC). (When the paper size is changed, this
simulation must be executed to change the paper size in software.)
simulation must be executed to change the paper size in software.)
Paper feed
3
Used to set the specifications of the auditor .(Setting must be made according to the auditor use
conditions.)
conditions.)
Auditor
5
Used to set the count mode of the total counter and the maintenance counter. (A3/11x17 size)
6
Used to set the specifications (paper, fixed magnification ratio, etc.) of the destination.
10
Used to set the trial mode of the network scanner.
18
Used to set Disable/Enable of the toner save mode operation. (For the Japan and the UK versions.)
30
Used to set the operation mode corresponding to the CE mark (Europe safety standards).
(For slow start to drive the fusing heater lamp)
(For slow start to drive the fusing heater lamp)
35
Used to set the display mode of SIM 22-4 trouble history when a same trouble occurred repeatedly. There
are two display modes: display as one trouble and display as several series of troubles.
are two display modes: display as one trouble and display as several series of troubles.
38
Used to set Continue/Stop of print when the maintenance life is reached.
41
Used to set Enable/Disable of the magnification ratio automatic select function (AMS) in the center binding
mode.
mode.
49
Used to set the print speed of postcards mode.
50
Used to set functions.
52
Used to set whether non-printed paper (insertion paper, cover paper) is counted up or not.
53
User auto color calibration (color balance adjustment) Inhibit/Allow setting (copy mode)
54
User auto color calibration (color balance adjustment) Inhibit/Allow setting (printer mode)
65
Used to set the finisher alarm mode.
69
Used to set the operating conditions for toner near end.
73
Enlargement continuous shoot, A3 wide copy mode image loss (shade delete quantity) adjustment
74
Used to set the OSA trial mode.
78
Used to set the password of the remote operation panel.
27
1
Used to set non-detection of communication error (U7-00) with RIC. (FSS function)
2
Used to set the sender's registration number and the HOST server telephone number. (FSS function)
4
Used to set the initial call and toner order auto send. (FSS function)
5
Used to set the machine tag No. (This function allows the host computer to check the machine tag No.)
(FSS function)
(FSS function)
Communication (RIC/MODEM)
6
Used to set of the manual service call. (FSS function)
7
Used to set of the enable, alert callout. (FSS function)
9
Used to set the paper transport time recording YES/NO threshold value and shading gain adjustment retry
number. (FSS function)
number. (FSS function)
10
Used to clear the trouble prediction history information. (FSS function)
11
Used to check the serial communication retry number and the scanner gain adjustment retry number
history. (FSS function)
history. (FSS function)
12
Used to check the high-density, half-tone process control and the automatic registration adjustment error
history. (FSS Function)
history. (FSS Function)
13
Used to check the history of paper transport time between sensors. (FSS function)
14
Used to set the FSS function connection test mode.
30
1
Used to check the operations of the sensors and the detectors in other than the paper feed section and the
control circuits.
control circuits.
2
Used to check the operations of the sensors and the detectors in the paper feed section and the control
circuits.
circuits.
33
1
Used to check the operations of the card reader sensor and the control circuit.
2
Used to delete the ID (IDM) information of Felica card.
Data clear
40
2
Manual paper feed tray paper width sensor adjustment.
Paper feed
7
Used to set the adjustment value of the manual paper feed tray paper width sensor.
Paper feed
Main
Sub
Functions
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