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| Code | Sub # | Trouble Description | Cause | |
| L1 | The forward scan is not completed within 10 sec. after the mirror starts moving. | Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure | Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure | |
| L2 | 1 | Mirror motor lock | Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure | |
| 2 | Mirror home position sensor (MHPS) trouble | Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure | 1, 2 | |
| L3 | - | Mirror returning is not completed within 10 sec from the initial start in the case of mirror initialization and from the completion of copying in the case of copying operation. | MHPS failure Mirror motor control PWB failure, Mirror motor failure |
1, 2 |
| L4 | - | No PT (Pulse Timer) Signal | PT PWB failure Signal not generated due to failure of PT PWB sensor or improperly installed PT disk. Main PWB failure, failure of main motor or drive train. |
1 |
| L5 | 0 | Lens move is not completed within 12.5 sec after the lens started to move. | Lens motor, LHPS failure | 26, 27 |
| 1 | No. 4/5 mirror stepping motor trouble | No. 4/5 stepping motor failure, No. 4/5 mirror home position sensor
failure |
26, 27 | |
| 2 | No. 4/5 mirror home position sense trouble | Main PWB | 26, 27 | |
| 4 | Lens stepping motor trouble | Lens motor failure, main PWB | 26, 27 | |
| 8 | Lens home position sense trouble | Lens home position sensor, main PWB | 26, 27 | |
| L6 | - | Rotary cassette position sense failure | Cassette position sensor failure RC motor failure | 63, 69 |
| L8 | - | Full wave signal abnormality | - | |
| L9 | 11 | Sorter home position is not detected within 10 sec from resetting the sorter home bin. | Home position sensor failure, motor failure | 61 |
| 13 | The standby position is failed to keep after shift operation completed within 1.1 sec after sorter 1-bin shift operation. | Index stop position sense SW failure, motor failure | 61 | |
| P1 | - | Open copy lamp thermal fuse | - | - |
| H1 | - | Open upper thermal fuse | - | - |
| H2 | - | Open upper heater thermistor or the fusing unit is not installed when the door is closed. | Thermistor open | - |
| H3 | - | Heat roller abnormally high temperature | Triac shorted | 6 |
| H4 | - | The set temperature is not reached within 90 sec after turning on the
power (the heater lamp lights up after 1 sec from turning on the power
relay). After reaching the specified temperature, abnormal temperature is detected. |
Heater lamp open Defective installation of thermistor Thermostat open |
6 |
| H5 | - | Open lower thermal fuse | - | - |
| H6 | - | Open lower heater thermistor or the fusing unit is not installed when the door is closed. | Thermistor open | - |
| U1 | - | Low battery voltage for backup memory | - | 13 |
| U2 | - | Sum check error in the backup memory counter | - | - |
| U3 | - | AE sensor trouble- In test command 47, AE sensor output level does not change for the copy lamp light intensity. |
AE sensor, main PWB failure | - |
| U5 | 0 | ADF communication trouble | Harness, ADF control PWB failure | - |
| 1 | ADF motor drive failure | Motor failure, motor rotation sensor failure | 30, 31, 33 | |
| EE | - | Automatic developer adjustment trouble- Sensor level input error * Occurs after automatic developer adjustment with test command 25. |
Toner control sensor failure | 25 |
| EL | - | Sensor level input error (Over toner)- * Occurs during sensor level reading with test command 25. |
Toner control sensor failure | 25 |
| EU | - | Sensor level input error (Under toner)- * Occurs during sensor level reading with test command 25. |
Toner control sensor failure | 25 |
| CC | - | Document sensor trouble. When the level difference between paper presence and paper empty is less than 4 steps in test command 60. (1 step = 5V/256) | LED PWB failure, Light receiving PWB failure, arm unit adjustment failure | 60 94 |
| CH | steady | Door switch is not turned on. (The interlock switch is ON.) | - | - |
| CH | blink | The DV tank is not installed. | - | - |
| PC | - | Personal counter is not installed. The personal counter connector is disconnected. |
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Sharp ANALOG Copier Simulation and Test Codes For analog copiers 1980-1995
Click here for 2120 copier1: Drives scan/checks scan switchesPress & hold "0" key for total count.
Press "Clear", "Interrupt", "0", "Interrupt".
OR
"Clear, "0", "0", "Clear".
OR
"Clear", "Repeat", "0", "Pause".
Then enter Simulation # and press "Print" key to enter selected simulation.
2: Manually move scanner and check switches
3: Check paper path switches and in some machines cassette switches
4: Cassette switches
5: Lights up all display on panel
6. Heat lamp on/off 5 times
7: Light exposure lamp
8: Turns on bias voltage continuously
9: Turns on charge corona
10: Turns on transfer corona
11: Turns on discharge corona continuously
12: Turns on blank discharge lamp
13: Resets U1
14: Resets H3, H4, ect.
16: Check maintenance preset #
18: Check total count
19: Check copies since last PM
20: Reset PM counter to 0
21: Aging and check warm-up
22: Aging without paper
23: Aging no worm up or misfeed
24: Instant ready
25: Developer stir/calibration
26: Check lens motion (1 cycle)
27: Check lens motion
30: Test ADF switches
31: Test ADF
33: Check ADF/RADF components.
0: Forward feed motor.
1: Reverse feed motor.
2: Forward transport motor.
3: Reverse transport motor.
4: Exit motor speed normal.
5: Exit motor speed slow.
6: Paper feed solenoid.
7: Reverse solenoid.
8: Stopper solenoid.
34: Test drum separator.
39: Adjust document sensing.
40: Reads developer preset
41: Reads copy # since developer change
42: Resets copies on developer
45: Drum setting. First value read is current to machine setting. Enter new # to match the highest # on front flange of drum.
46: Adjust exposure. Use # key to change settings.
47: AE setting. Scan half way. Read display. Press {Print} to change exposure lamp voltage settings in 5 volt increments.
48: Horizontal magnification.
49: Vertical magnification.
50: Lead edge registrations. Use# key to change setting.
54: Transport roller rimming. Use {Print} switch to change setting
57: Edge erase setting. Change with # keys.
58: Lead edge and void adjustments Use zoom keys.
60: Original detection adjustment. See service manual
63: Test duplicate sensors. Actuate sensor and watch display.
64: Sorter components.
0: Solenoid
1: Motor
2: Gate
68: Test duplex components.
0: Transport
1: Paper feed
2: Duplex / Overlay gate
3: Paper Stop Feed
4: Registration clutch
5: Alignment plate
6: Trail edge stopper
7: Duplex reverse solenoid
70: ADF total count.
71: Duplex total count.
75: Reset ADF count to 0.
76: Reset Duplex count to 0.
77: Lens rank.
78. Setting up auto clear and double count for 11x17. CPOP 78 "Print". When "ready" lights, enter #, press "Print" to lock in ("Ready" will go off).
0: No auto clear; Double count on PM and total.
1: No auto clear; Double count on PM, single on total.
2: No auto clear; Single count on PM, double on total.
3: No auto clear; Single count on PM and total.
40: Auto clear; Double count on PM and total.
41: Auto clear; Double count on PM, single on total.
42: Auto clear; single count on PM, double count on total.
43: Auto clear; Single count on PM and total.
79: Country setting.8500 8800 Japan 14 4 Metric 15 5 Sharp Only 12 2 Inch (U.S.) 17 7
80: Setting options.
1: ADF only.
2: RADF only.
10: Duplex only.
11: ADF and Duplex.
12: RADF and Duplex.
20: 15 bin sorter only.
21: 15 bin sorter and ADF.
22: 15 bin sorter and RADF.
30: 15 bin sorter and duplex.
31: 15 bin sorter, ADF, duplex.
32: 15 bin sorter, RADF, duplex.
40: 20 bin sorter only.
41: 20 bin sorter and ADF.
42: 20 bin sorter and RADF.
50: 20 bin sorter and duplex.
51: 20 bin sorter, ADF, duplex.
52: 20 bin sorter, RADF, duplex,
94: Check and adjust original sensor.
95: 8500 Language display. English: RPM #1, set to "0".
97: send toner to transport.Sharp DIGITAL Copier Error Reset Codes
INPUT METHOD
CLEAR - EXPOSURE SELECT- CLEAR - EXPOSURE SELECT
For information only
Use these error correction codes AT YOUR OWN RISK!
NOT for use with Sharp Analog Copiers - NOT for use with post 1995 Sharp Copiers
NOT all codes apply to all copiers! - Timing will vary from copier to copier
AR-150, 151, & 155 - Trouble Reset Press: "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "14", "Start Key" AR-150, 151, & 155 - Drum Counter Reset Press: "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "Clear", "Exposure Select Key", "24", "Start Key", "7", "Start Key" AR-156 Developer counter re-setting. 24-06
Press "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto" - "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto". Machine will blank off.
Use quantity buttons to make display read "24". Press "Print" button. Machine will flash 00.
Press "Clear" 4 times and power machine off and back on.
Maintenance counter re-setting 20-01
Press "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto" - "Clear" - "Exposure Select/Auto". Machine will blank off.
Use quantity buttons to make display read "20". Press "Print" button. Machine will flash 00.
Use quantity buttons to make display read "01". Press "Print" button. Machine will flash 000
Press "Clear" 4 times and power machine off and back on.
AR-160, 200, 205; DM-2000, 2005, 2010, & 2015 - Trouble Reset Press: "Clear", "Interrupt", "0", "Interrupt", "14", "Start Key" AR-160, 200, 205; DM-2000, 2005, 2010, & 2015 - Drum Counter Reset Press: "Clear", "Interrupt", "0", "Interrupt", "24", "Start Key", "7", "Start Key" Sharp AR-151 Digital Copier Error Codes
Mail Code Sub Code Trouble Code Detail E7 01 Duplex Memory Error Cancel with 26-39 E7 03 HSYNC Not detected Laser Diode APC trouble E7 04 CCD White level Trouble Copy Lamp Lighting ... E7 05 CCD Black Level Trouble CCD Drive Circuit E7 12 Shading Trouble Dirt on White Plate for Scanning White Level E7 14 ASIC Connection Trouble No Connection CPU and ASIC E7 15 Copy Lamp Disconnection Copy Lamp Drive Circuit L1 00 Feeding not Completed Timed out Mirror Home L3 01 Return not completed Mirror sensors L4 01 Main Motor Lock L6 10 Polygon Motor Lock H2 00 Thermistor H3 00 High Temp H4 00 Low Temp U2 01 Sum Check Error EEPROM Abnormal F6 80 Com trouble fax - PWB Protocol F6 81 Com trouble fax - PWB Parity F6 82 Com trouble fax - PWB Overrun F6 84 Com trouble fax - PWB Framing F6 88 Com trouble fax - PWB Timed Out F6 10 Fax PWB Trouble Copier model 2120 error codes
Error Codes Cause #1 "P" Paper feed problem or no paper "CC" Original detection fault "CH" Sorter fault "CH (blinking)" Developer unit not in place "PC" Card counter not installed "L1" Scan forward problem "L3" Scan return problem "L4" Drive fault "L5" Lens fault "L8-01" Main board fault "L8-03" Auto exposure sensor fault "H2-00" Fuser thermistor fault "H3-00" Fuser temp. too high "H4-00" Fuser temp. too low "U2-01" Memory loss "U2-04" EEPROM fault "U4-00" Communication problem between copier and duplex assy. "U4-02" Duplex alignment motor trouble "U4-03" Duplex rear edge plade motor trouble "U4-12" Duplex drive trouble "U5-00" Communication problem between copier and ADF "U5-01" ADF registration sensor "U5-02" ADF exit sensor fault "U5-11" ADF paper feed drive fault "U5-16" ADF fan motor drive fault "F1-00" Communication problem between copier & sorter "F1-02" Sorter transport motor drive fault "F1-04" Sorter bin sensor fault "F1-05" Sorter bin home sensor fault "F1-06" Sorter bin motor drive fault "F1-14" Sorter take out sensor fault "F1-16" Sorter grasping motor drive fault "F2-31" Image density sensor fault "F2-32" Drum mark sensor fault "F2-33" Grid voltage correction problem "F2-35" Grid voltage correction problem "F2-37" Drum mark sensor fault "EE-EU" Undertoned "EE-EL" Overtoned U2 Code on SF-2014 - SF-2114 - SF-2214 reset code 16
LEXMARK OPTRA ERROR CODES
22 Paper Out or Paper Jam Check for paper in the paper tray Check the size of the paper in the paper tray to see if it is the same as what the printer is set for. The printer is set for (hardware or software) Defective D-roller Debris in the paper path Gears not turning or broken gear Defective paper tray Broken input sensor flag Defective input sensor board Defective system cable 2 Defective system board 23 Paper Jam
Same as 22 with these additions:Exit Sensor flag (Fuser) Exit Sensor board (Fuser) System cable 1 24 Invalid Manual Feed
Paper feed into the Manual feed when printer is pulling paper off paper tray Don't feed paper in the manual feed unless requested See 23 30 Open Cover
Install Toner Cartridge Check the Switch activator (hangs down on left side of Top Cover) Check output voltages on the low voltage power supply. See Page 2-19 in the service manual Replace the high voltage power supply Replace system cable 2 (NOTE: the HVPS and system cable 2 can be checked by checking continuity across J14-5 and J14-6 and activating the switch on the HVPS) Replace the system board 31 Change Paper
Paper size requested by the software is different than the installed paper Install the correct size paper and change size setting to match Software setup System board 31 Change Envelope
Envelope size requested by the software is different than installed paper Install the correct size envelope and change size setting to match Software setup System board 35 Paper Error
See 2336 Load Paper
See 2337 Stop Command Received
Press Start/Stop to clear Software setup Software drivers System board 40 System Board Failure
Replace system board 41 Requested Font Not Available
Install requested font and try again (font card or software) Software setup problem Defective font card Defective system board 42 Requested Font not Available
See 4143 Font Card Error
Font card removed with power turned on. Cycle power Defective font card Defective system board 44 Font Card Error
See 4345 Downloaded Font Error
Software setup Software drivers System board 46 Download Character Error
See 4547 Language Error
Normal Mode (IBM)Unsupported card installed Defective card Defective system board Postscript Mode
Make sure that Postscript is selected on printer and computer Make sure that a Postscript font card is being used Defective font card Defective system board 54 Serial Error
Check serial configuration settings (printer and computer) Communication cable I/O card in Computer System board 55 Font Error
See 4589 Output Tray Full
(4029-04x only)Remove paper from output tray Check flag operation Replace the card photo sensor Replace the cable Replace the system board 900 System Board Failure
Remove options and try again (NOTE: when removing the Postscript board, you must replace the 2 IBM ROMs)
If the printer now works, replace options one at a time to test themReplace system board Defective system board 910 Font Card Failure
Reseat font card Defective font card Defective system board 920 Fuser not up to temperature
Check resistance of the fuser, lamp, thermofuse, thermistor Low voltage power supply
There is no reliable check, other than to exchange the part outSystem cable 1
Check for continuityFuser power cable
Check for continuitySystem board 921 Fuser not up to Temperature
See 920922 Fuser not up to Temperature
See 920923 Fuser Over Temperature
See 920930 Mirror Motor
(not up to speed)Reseat cables between the print head and the system board Defective print head Defective cables Defective system board 931 Mirror Motor speed detect error
See 930932 Mirror Motor speed detect error
See 930940 Laser Beam detect failure
See 930941 Laser beam detect failure
See 930950 System Board Failure
See 900960 Memory Error
See 900970 Fan not turning
Reseat cables between the fan and the system board Replace the fan Replace the cables Replace the system board 980 System Board Failure
See 900990 System Board Failure
See 900
TO GET SHARP METER READINGS
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SF750, 755, 756, 770, 771, 781, 7100, 7200, SF7300, 7350, 7370, 7700, 7750, 7750, 7800, SF7850, 7855, 7900, 8100, 8300, 8350, 8400, SF8500, 8570, 8600, 8800, 8870, 8875, 9400, SF9500, 9550, 9700, 9750, 9800, 1420, 1430, SF2014, 2022, 2025, 2027, 2114, 2116, 2214, SF2314, 2414, 2514,AR160, 161, 200, 205, 162, 163, 164, 201, 207,ARM160, ARM205 |
HOLD DOWN “0” KEY. |
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AR150N/151/F152/153/155N /156/157 |
CLEAR KEY - (Hold down several seconds.)
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HITACHI |
UTILITY-METER COUNT |
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AR-C150/250/C160/270 |
Make sure the copy button is lit up--hold down. You will get 2 readings, 1 for color, 1 for black & white. Now make sure the print button is lit up, hold down. You will get 2 readings, 1 for color, 1 for black & white. Add all 4 together to get total.
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ARC260M
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Go to the custom settings key and go to total count - Print this screen to get accurate readings |
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SF2010 |
MANUAL COUNTER UNDER LID |
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AR-P350/450 |
Press “Menu” key until “custom setting” is displayed press “OK” key, Press up arrow key until “Total Count” is displayed. Press “OK” Press up arrow key until “Display total count” shows. Press “OK” and display will show Total Count.
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AR280, 285, 287, 335, 405, 505, 507, 235, 275, 336, 337, 407,M208, M350, M450, M280 ARM550, M620, M700, M237, M277 |
HOLD DOWN COPY BUTTON.
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AR650/651/800/810 |
Manual counter on machine beside Op Panel |
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SF2030, 2035, 2040, 2050, 2052, SD3062, 2060, SD4085, AR5132 |
HOLD DOWN SCROLL KEY, OR Press the clear key, interrupt key, and clear key again. Enter key operator code (their code is 5 digits--most are 00000) Enter 29 (the total count will be displayed), When finished, press the “Clear All” key. |
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AR168S, AR168D |
Make sure machine is in the copy mode. Press Menu Key - Press < key until total count appears in the display -Press Enter key and count will be displayed |