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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS This Service Manual describes only the different points from the AR-C150/C250. For servicing of the AR-C160/C270, therefore, use this Service Manual together with that of the AR-C150/C250. [ 1 ] CONFIGURATION........1-1 [ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS .
Page 3 Cautions on laser +10 nm Caution Wave length 785 nm -15 nm This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure North America: (4.374 µs ±4.4 ns)/7 mm continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to Pulse times Europe: (5.732 µs ±5.7 ns)/7 mm gain access to the inside of the product.
Page 4 [14] OTHERS (New version of AR-C150) ....7-10 1. List of adjustment/setup values ....14-8A [Necessary works when replacing the PWB or in case of memory trouble] .
Page 5: (Relationship Between This Service Manual And Previous Service Manuals And How To Utilize Them)
Document name Document code Document name Document code AR-C100 AR-C100/C150 00ZARC150/F1E AR-C100/C150 00ZARC150/F1E AR-C100/C150/C160/C250/C270 00ZARC270/F1E AR-C100/C150/C250 00ZARC250/F2E AR-C150 AR-C100/C150 00ZARC150/F1E AR-C100/C150/C160/C250 00ZARC160/F1E AR-C100/C150/C160/C250/C270 00ZARC270/F1E AR-C100/C150/C250/C160/C270 00ZARC270/F1E AR-C160 AR-C100/C150 00ZARC150/F1E AR-C100/C150/C250 00ZARC250/F2E The above list is made in the sequence of issuing. The later Service Manual includes changes occurred before issuing of it.
Page 6 Service target model/Service Service Manual document reference page NOTE Contents of Service Chapter Document name Document code Manual C100 C150 C160 C250 C270 User program AR-C100/C150 00ZARC150/F1E ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ AR-C100/C150/C250 00ZARC250/F2E ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Self diag message AR-C100/C150 00ZARC150/F1E ❍...
Page 7: 1 ] Configuration
(2) Option lineup AR-LC2 (AR-C150/C250)/ Large capacity tray (excluding Japan) AR-LC2N (AR-C160/C250/C150/C270)/ AR-C150/C250/C160/C270 Large capacity tray (excluding Japan) AR-DU2 (AR-C150/C250)/Duplex module AR-CS2 (AR-C150/C250)/500 sheet paper drawer AR-RF1/Reversing automatic document feeder AR-DU2N (AR-C160/C250/C150/C270)/ AR-CS2N (AR-C160/C250/C150/C270)/ Duplex module 500 sheet paper drawer AR-PE1 (AR-C150/C250)/...
Page 8 Model AR-LC2 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body. Outside of Japan only Large capacity tray AR-LC2N AR-C150/C250/C160/C270 Supplied from the copier body. Outside of Japan only Reversing automatic document feeder AR-RF1 AR-C150/C250/C160/C270 Supplied from the copier body. AR-DU2 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body.
Page 9: Block Diagram
Scanner Scanner Scanner (option) (option) (writing) (writing) (writing) (writing) section (Y) section (M) section (C) section (K) AR-C150/C250 OPC section OPC section OPC section OPC section DC power unit AC power unit Developing Developing Developing Developing section (Y) section (M)
Page 10: 2 ] Specifications
[2] SPECIFICATIONS (4) Weight AR-C150/C250/C160/C270 AR-C100 Packaged About 164.6Kg (363 lbs) About 167.6Kg (370 lbs) 1. Basic specifications Main unit 152Kg (335 lbs) 155Kg (342 lbs) (1) Type (5) Machine life Type Console Total (copy and print) volume 800,000 sheets...
Page 11 Color Text/Photo mode Manual AR-C100/C150 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern Auto Color balance, density fixed Text mode Manual AR-C150 Auto Color balance, density fixed Printed Photo mode Manual AR-C150 Filter process, dither pattern Photo mode Manual AR-C100/C150...
Page 12 (AR-C160/C270) Image process, Copy mode Model Note gradation control Color Copy Text/Printed Photo Manual AR-C160/C270 Area separation, filter Pre-scan operation allowed document mode process, dither pattern mode Printed Photo mode Manual AR-C160/C270 Filter process, dither pattern Pre-scan operation allowed Text mode Manual AR-C160/C270 Area separation, filter Pre-scan operation allowed...
Page 13 The copy mode (Note *1) is substantially same as the copy mode (Note *2), and they differ in display. Since the descriptions on the copy mode of the AR-C250/C160 is the most accurate, refer to it. Copy mode Image process, NOTE gradation control AR-C250 AR-C160/C270 AR-C150 AR-C100 Color Copy Manual TEXT/ TEXT/ —...
Page 14 b. Relationship between pre-scan operations and the copy mode Color Copy B/W Copy Color enhancement Copy mode COPY OF COPY mode COPY OF COPY COPY OF COPY mode COPY OF COPY mode mode OFF mode OFF (AR-C160/C270 only) AUTO TEXT/ PRTD.PHOTO (Switch to Manual mode) (Switch to Manual mode)
Page 15 • Original stand mode (non SPF/ADF/RADF mode) The values below are values under the highest speed. (Unit: sec.) Color Monochrome Paper supply Paper size AR-C160/ mode AR-C150 AR-C160 AR-C250 AR-C270 AR-C150 AR-C270 C250 Manual paper 8.5 × 11, A4 (Normal paper) 19.5 13.7 feed A4, 11 ×...
Page 16 (AR-C250) Color Monochrome 1 scan: Multiple copy (1 scan: 1 copy) 1 scan: Multiple copy Copy mode Paper size Copy magnification Copy magnification Reduction Normal copy Enlargement Reduction Normal copy Enlargement copy (25%) (100%) copy (400%) copy (25%) (100%) copy (400%) →...
Page 17 • Maximum number of copies that can be set for each copy mode Black-and-white copy Color copy A3 wide copy Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT Single-side copy Duplex copy 1 (AR-C150/C160) 1 (AR-C150/C160) — 999 (AR-C250/C270) 999 (AR-C250/C270) 2 – 8...
Page 18 • Void area (6) Copy area Front Rear Left Right Total edge edge edge edge (C + D) One side copy Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. (Front edge) (excluding A3 (11 × 17)) 3.0mm 3.0mm One side copy for A3 Max.
Page 19: Engine Specifications
3. Engine specifications (7) Languages supported Japanese, English (USA/UK), German, French, Spanish, Italian, A. Operation (display/operation) section Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish Display Large mono-color LCD display (AR-C150/ (8) Internal auditor C160/C270) Format Key operation/card operation (optional) Large color LCD display (AR-C250) No.
Page 20: Scanner Section
(6) Light source a. Original standard position Type Halogen lamp Left-center Drive voltage b. Scanning size Power consumption 130W (AR-C150) 170W (AR-C250/C160/C270) Max. original size AB Series Inch Series 11 × 17 (7) Scanning sensor c. Scanning area Type...
Page 21: Fuser Section
Ferrite type voltage control level correction) Capacity 630g 630g Halftone correction (laser power duty control Life 40,000 sheets (AR-C150/C250) 40,000 sheets each level correction) 80,000 sheets (AR-C160/C270) F. Fuser section (5) Charging system Charging system DC negative corotron (saw tooth electrode)
Page 22: Drive Section
(158) (158) C270 Sleep Upper heat roller mode Lower heat roller J. Memory (4) Heat roller φ Type Silicone rubber roller 40mm (AR-C150) Type Capacity Memory contents Location φ 50mm (AR-C250/C160/C270) DRAM 128MB (AR-C150/C160) Image data ICU MAIN Life 256MB (AR-C250/C270)
Page 23: Safety And Environmental Protection Standards
(3) Operating voltage/power consumption (AR-C150/C250) Power consumption Power supply voltage/ Main unit With full options frequency Preheat Ready Sleep mode Preheat Ready Sleep mode Max. Max. condition condition condition condition condition condition 100V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W —...
Page 24: Ambient Storage Conditions
C. Ambient storage conditions E. Standard temperature and humidity Temperature 20 to 25° C Main unit Humidity Humidity 65 ± 5% 40˚C, 90% 50˚C, 60% –10˚C 50˚C Temperature Consumable items (unopened) Humidity 40˚C, 90% –5˚C 40˚C Temperature D. Ambient conditions for transporting Main unit Humidity 30˚C, 90%...
Page 25: 3 ] Consumable Parts
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS 1. Consumable parts list AR-C150 Supply List (U.S.A./CANADA) DIMENSIONS LIFE (W × D × H): mm NAME CONTENT(S) Model INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK Note 1) /WHIGHT: kg × 10 4K Note 1) 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 (AR-C15NT6) × 10 =...
Page 26 × 3 [Developer (black) (630g) × 1] × 10 80K × 10 (AR-C16ND1) × 10 = AR-C16MD1 6 Black Developer kit AR-C16MD1 Not applicable for AR-C150 and AR-C250. × 1 7 Drum Unit Drum Unit AR-C25DU Use for C, M, Y ×...
Page 27 Transfer belt cleaning blade AR-C16TG × 1 AR-C16TK = AR-C160K × 10 (for Canada) Transfer belt cleaning blade kit Transfer belt cleaning blade AR-C16TK AR-C150 Supply List (Europe/Australia/New Zealand) DIMENSIONS LIFE (W × D × H): mm NAME CONTENT(S) Model...
Page 28 AR-C150/250 Supply List (Europe/Australia/New Zealand) NAME CONTENT (S) LIFE MODEL INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK × 10 4.85K × 10 Note 1) (AR-C25T6) × 10 = 1 Color Toner (cyan) Toner Cartridge (cyan) (300g), AR-C25LT6 Instruction Sheet AR-C25LT6 × 10 4.85K × 10 Note 1) (AR-C25T7) ×...
Page 29 × 1) (630g each) ] [Developer (black) (630g) × 1] × 10 80K × 10 (AR-C16DV1) × 10 = AR-C16LD1 6 Black Developer kit AR-C16LD1 Not applicable for AR-C150 and AR-C250. × 1 7 Drum Unit Drum Unit AR-C25DU Use for C, M, Y ×...
Page 30 AR-C150 Supply List (Asia/Central & South America/Middle East/others) DIMENSIONS LIFE (W × D × H): mm NAME CONTENT(S) Model INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK Note 1) /WHIGHT: kg × 10 4K Note 1) 329 × 590 × 218/5.62 (AR-C15ST6) × 10 = 1 Color Toner (cyan)
Page 31 AR-C150/C250 supply system (Middle and South America/Middle East/Asia/others) Name Content Life Model Remark × 4 Developer unit kit Developer unit — AR-DW1 × 1 Waste toner container kit Drum waste toner container (AS) AR-C15HB 5% coverage of each of C/M/Y/K, total 20% coverage ×...
Page 32: Compatibility Of Supplies For Ar-C150/C250/C160/C270 (Overseas)
Staple cartridge AR-SC1 For AR-FN4 2. Compatibility of Supplies for AR-C150/C250/C160/C270 (Overseas) ❑ - Target Model, ❍ - Usable, ∆ - Usable (under some conditions), ✕ - Not usable, Colored portions: To be discontinued after the current stock is used up.
Page 33: Photoconductor, Developer, Toner
Figure, alphabet 3. Photoconductor, developer, toner Indicates the production month. X= October, Y= November, A. Serial number identification Z= December (4) (5) Figure (1) Photoconductor Indicates the production date. Figure Indicates the end digit of the production year. Alphabet Indicates the management code. (A to Z) (3) Toner (11) (9) (10)
Page 34: Paper
4. Paper 5. Environmental conditions (1) Color print paper (1) Transit environment (sealed) The recommendable color print paper is shown below. Max. change: Temperature 15°C/hour, Relative humidity 15%RH/hour, without dew Use of the recommendable paper provides the best copy quality. Humidity The standard paper follows it.
Page 35: 5 ] External View And Internal Structure
[5] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE...
Page 36: Internal Parts
B. Internal parts (1) Cross section Parts Note Name Function and operation No. 2 mirror Sends the original image to No. 3 mirror. No. 3 mirror Send the original image to the CCD. Y-LSU unit Converts yellow components of image signals sent from the ICU PWB into laser beams, and radiates the beams onto the OPC drum.
Page 37 Parts Note Name Function and operation Paper pickup roller (No. 1 paper tray) Sends paper to the paper feed roller. Idle roller Applies pressure to paper and the transport roller. Paper transport roller 2 Transports paper to the transport roller 1. Paper feed roller (No.
Page 38 f. Transfer section Parts Model Note Signal Active Code Name Type Function/Operation name condition Transfer unit Transfers toner from the OPC drum to paper. Transfer belt Separates paper from the Japan only separation pawl transfer belt mechanically. BPSS BPSS Separation pawl Drives the separation Japan only solenoid...
Page 39 Parts Model Note Signal Active Code Name Type Function/Operation name condition CALS CALS Sensor switch Selects the image density Switches the solenoid sensor. sensor angle depending on detection of color toner patch density or black toner patch density. TC high voltage Generates the high voltage power PWB for transfer.
Page 40 (8) PWB (AR-C150/C250) (AR-C160/C270) 5 – 8A...
Page 41 PCU MAIN PWB Controls the engine section. CCD ICU interface PWB Relays the signal of CCD PWB and ICU-SCN PWB. (AR-C150/C250) Generates the clock at the time of monochrome print operation and relays the signal of CCD PWB and ICU-SCN PWB. (AR-C160/C270) Paper tray lift unit control PWB Controls the paper tray lift unit.
Page 42 (9) Fuses, thermostat (AR-C150/C250) Parts Note Code Name Type Spec Function/Operation Scanner motor Normal fuse Protects the scanner motor and its control Scanner motor power fuse circuit from an overcurrent. control PWB HLTSU Upper heat roller Thermostat Cuts conduction to the heater lamp when the...
Page 43 Parts Note Code Name Type Spec Function/Operation F704 DC main power Normal fuse 125V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB from an 100V series + 24V overcurrent. DC main power Normal fuse 250V 6.3A Protects the PCU main PWB and the high 200V series + 24V voltage PWB (MC/DN) from an overcurrent.
Page 44 LCC, the scanner motor, the operation PWB, 200V series the ADU, and the printer controller + 24V Scanner lamp Temperature 104° C 250V Cuts conduction to the scanner lamp when the temperature fuse fuse temperature rises abnormally. (10) Power source (AR-C150/C250) 5 – 12A...
Page 45 DC main power PWB Generates a voltage used by the other unit than the operation unit. Dc sub power PWB Generates a voltage for the operation unit (AR-C150/C250) (AR-C150/C250) Controls powers of 24V, 5V and 3.3V in the sleep mode, the Power control PWB preheat mode, and the normal mode.
Page 46 Parts Note Code Name Function/Operation HLV power voltage adjustment volume Adjusts the HLV voltage. DC sub power PWB VR704 +3.4V power voltage adjustment volume Adjusts the +3.4V power voltage. DC main power PWB VR703 +5V power voltage adjustment volume Adjusts the +5Vpower voltage. DC main power PWB VR702 +24V power voltage adjustment volume...
Page 47: 6 ] Machine Operations
Used in servicing to set, adjust, and check operations. 2. Operation menu This machine has the following operation menus. These operation menus differ depending on installation of options and the configurations. AR-C150/C250/C160/C270 Operation Menus Level 1 Level 2 Level 3...
Page 48 Optional % 3 (Displayed when registered) 50%(AB)/50%(Inch) Optional % 4 (Displayed when registered) 141%(AB)/129%(Inch) Auto selection of magnification ratio 200%(AB)/200%(Inch) Independent zooming of vertical/horizontal magnification ratios 400%(AB)/40%(Inch) Text/Photo (Default) Copy density Auto AR-C150 Text Photo Dark/Light Manual Printed Photo Dark/Light AR-C150 Dark/Light Text/Photo (Default) Dark/Light...
Page 49 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Binding margin Binding position (Left) Special functions Binding position (Right) Front/Binding margin UP 1 set 2 copy [ON/OFF] Front/Binding margin DOWN Back/Binding margin UP Back/Binding margin DOWN Centering [ON/OFF] Erase Erase width UP Erase width DOWN Center width...
Page 50 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Job program Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program selection Program 8 Program 1 Program 9 Program 2 Registration/Erase Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7...
Page 51: Pre-Heat Mode And Sleep Mode Operations
(Sleep mode shift timing extending condition) 3. Pre-heat mode and sleep mode When the non-operation of copying and printing continues and the fol- operations lowing case occurs within 10 min of entering the sleep mode, set the sleep mode timer to 10 min again, and extend the shift timing to the A.
Page 52 b.PCU PWB Operation in the Section Signal name Content pre-heat mode Mode Operates. NOTE Developing PRD_AN? Toner Does not Sleep Does not operate. concentration operate. Preheat Refer to "d. Signals controlled by detection the PCU PWB in the pre-heat Fusing HLPR HL power relay mode".
Page 53 Copy/Print Normal mode control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller mode Normal mode control temperature (HL2) Lower heat roller Thick paper mode control temperature Upper heat roller AR-C150 (HL1) only Thick paper mode control temperature Lower heat roller AR-C150 (HL2) only...
Page 54: 3 ] Consumable Parts
4. Consumable parts life and machine operation The relationship between the consumable parts life and the machine operation is as shown in the table below. Consumable parts Condition Operation Message Toner Low toner About 30-sheet copy (print) allowed Copy allowed/ Supply toner Y,M,C Low toner About 30-sheet copy (print) allowed...
Page 55: Adjustment/Setup Items List
Image registration adjustment (Auto adjustment) Main scanning direction copy magnification ratio adjustment 50-22 ∗ 1 (AR-C250/C160/C270) (New version of AR-C150) (Scanner (Writing) unit) Main scanning direction image registration adjustment (Scanner (Writing) unit) Sub scanning direction color image resist adjustment (Scanner...
Page 56: Adj M1 Dv Doctor Gap Adjustment
ADJ 8 Setup of the gamma characteristic in the color copy 26-55 mode (AR-C250/C160/C270) ADJ 9 Fusing capability setting with heavy paper (AR-C150) 26-55 ADJ 10 User auto color calibration (Copy color balance, auto 26-53 density adjustment) ADJ M18 Document size sensor adjustment...
Page 57: Adj M3 Toner Concentration Control Reference Level Setting
5) Measure the distance between the marking position and surface P 2) Close the front cabinet. of the developing unit, and check that the black unit is 13mm, 3) Select the developing unit to be adjusted. color unit 24mm. 4) When the [EXECUTE] key is pressed, it is highlighted. The OPC If the distance is not as specified above, loosen the fixing screw A drum drive motor rotates and the toner concentration sensor de- of the main pole adjustment plate, and move the adjustment plate...
Page 58 Enter the SIM 8-6 mode and enter the following values for each the [EXECUTE] key. color and press the [OK] key. (Old version of AR-C150) 3) Check the output voltage with the high voltage probe, and adjust Transfer voltage input values the value of each color so that the specification in the table below is satisfied.
Page 59: Adj M5 Paper Skew Adjustment
ADJ M6 Image density sensor adjustment ADJ 1 Image density sensor calibration This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: • When the image density sensor is replaced. • When the transfer belt is replaced. • When a U2 trouble occurs. •...
Page 60: Adj M7 Image Skew Adjustment (Scanner (Writing) Unit)
9) Pull out the transfer unit, and remove the adjustment sheet. 2) Set the values of A – D of the set item as shown in the table be- low, and make an A3 (11" × 17") copy. (The grid pattern is (The adjustment sheet is positioned in front of the cleaning blade at the back of the unit as the transfer belt rotates.) printed.)
Page 61 6) Select A3 (11 × 17) paper and press the [EXECUTE] key. Paper is 5) Enter the SIM 61-4 mode. selected by the set item B. The check pattern is printed. ∗ Use the paper tray at the bottom. 7) Check that the center shift between the Y/M/C print color patterns is within 0 ±...
Page 62: Adj M8 Photoconductor Phase Adjustment
2) Enter "2" in the setup item A (PRINT MODE) with the 10-key, then ADJ M8 Photoconductor phase adjustment press the [OK] key. (Default setting is 3.) This adjustment is available in two procedures, old and new. Both are 3) Select the paper feed cassette with A3 (11" × 17") paper in the basically the same.
Page 63 Deflection pattern of Magenta 7 – 9...
Page 64: Adj M9A Image Resist Adjustment (Auto Adjustment)
ADJ M9A Image resist adjustment (Auto adjustment) (AR-C250/C160/C270) (New version of AR-C150) The following items are automatically adjusted. • ADJ M9/ADJ1 main scanning direction copy magnification ratio ad- 2) Enter "2" in the setup item A (PRINT MODE) with the 10-key, and justment (Scanner (writing) unit) (Black) press the [OK] key.
Page 65 2) Press the [EXECUTE] key. A4 or 8.5 × 11 paper is automatically selected and a check pattern is printed. [Main/sub scanning resist automatic adjustment check pattern] A4 or 8.5 x 11 check pattern 2 check pattern 1 check pattern 2 check pattern 1 check pattern 1...
Page 66: Adj M9 Main Scanning Direction Copy Magnification
3) Check the following items with the check pattern. If the image resist adjustment (auto) has been satisfactorily com- ∗ pleted with SIM 50-22, there is no need to perform the following pro- Check that the section of the greatest density of C and M in cedures.
Page 67 4) Check the print patterns of the rough adjustment and the fine ad- ADJ 2 Main scanning direction color image justment for equal color on the front and the rear side. registration adjustment (Scanner Rough adjustment print pattern check: Check that the rough ad- (Writing) unit) (Color) justment print pattern is at the center for the rough adjustment ref- Main scanning direction copy...
Page 68: Adjustment (Manual Adjustment)
[How to read the pattern] If the rough adjustment pattern or the fine adjustment pattern is not in the above range, perform the following procedures. When deflection is made to the positive (+) side in the rough adjust- 5) Calculate the shift from the adjustment reference position for each ment, increase the value on the positive (+) side.
Page 69 1) Enter the SIM 50-21 mode. 4) Check the rough adjustment print pattern position and the fine ad- 2) Select the paper feed cassette of A4 (8 1/2" × 11") paper in the justment print pattern position for each color. •...
Page 70 [Sub scan registration adjustment pattern] (Example) Set the simulation set values as shown below. A: 100 A: 73 (=100 – 27) → B: 112 B: 129 (=112 + 17) Set value C: 95 C: 110 (=95+15) 7 – 16...
Page 71 [How to read the pattern] When deflection is made to the positive (+) side in the rough adjustment, increase the value on the positive (+) side. When the deflection is made to the negative (–) side in the rough adjustment, increase the value on the negative (–) side. When the read value is –27 When the read value is 27 (= –20–7)
Page 72: (Scanner (Writing) Unit)
7) With the scanner unit B in contact with two stoppers on the front ADJ M11 Image distortion adjustment and the rear frame side simultaneously, slide the scanner unit A This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: until it comes to the right end of the frame, and fix it to the drive •...
Page 73 5) With the scanner unit drive shaft kept stationary, turn the scanner ADJ 2 Image sub scanning direction distortion unit drive pulley manually to change the parallelism of scanner adjustment units A and B. (Change the relative positions of the scanner unit 1) Make a test chart on A3 (11 ×...
Page 74: Adj M12 Image Focus
5) Change the height balance of the front frame side scanner rail. (Example) Fit 10mm of the scale with 10mm of the copied scale and Perform procedures 2) – 5) until there is no difference between compare them. the left distortion and the right distortion. Main scanning direction copy magnification ration 100 –...
Page 75: Adj M14 Image Position Adjustment
11) Insert the slide pin as shown below, and make positioning in the 3) Make a normal copy and obtain the copy magnification ratios. sub scanning direction. (Initial positioning is completed.) Copy magnification ratio (Original dimension – Copy dimension) × 100 [%] Original dimension (Example 1) Copy A shorter...
Page 76: Adj M15 Image Position Adjustment
4) Check the adjustment pattern image position. 5) Check the copy image center position. If A – B = ± 4.0mm, there is no need to adjust. (400%) Measure the dimensions from the paper center to the front and the rear edge of the adjustment pattern to check that they are the If the above condition is not satisfied, perform the following proce- same.
Page 77 1) Place a scale on the original table as shown below. 7) Multiply X, Y, and Z by 10 to obtain L1, L2, and L3 respectively. Note that the scale must be placed in parallel with the scanning di- Enter the values of L1, L2, and L3. L1 = X ×...
Page 78: Adj M17 Copy Quality Adjustment
SIM 26-55 must be set to DISABLE. Normal setting Phenomenon when set to ENABLE SIM No ITEM NOTE (Default) AR-C150 AR-C250/C160/C270 26-55 MODE SETUP DISABLE Decrease in toner quantity on images (Color shift Higher image contrast Set to DISABLE when...
Page 79 The set value of the following simulation must be set to the default. Normal setting (Default) Phenomenon when the set value is SIM No ITEM NOTE changed AR-C150 AR-C250 AR-C160/C270 46-1 The density and color balance in the low Set to the default when density section of color copy are adjusting the copy quality.
Page 80 (SIM 44-6) Execute the half tone image correction. (SIM 44-26) Copy color balance density check (Check in the Text/Photo mode. ) (AR-C150) (Check in the Text/Printed photo mode. ) (AR-C160/C250/C270) (Test chart UKOG-0162FCZZ/UKOG-0283FCZZ is used.) Are the copy Perform ADJ1 CCD gamma adjustment.
Page 81 The number Check the copy color balance and the density. Press the EXECUTE key. of times is (Check in the Text/Photo mode. ) (AR-C150) (Adjustment pattern 2 is printed.) limited to (Check in the Text/Printed photo mode. ) (AR-C160/C250/C270) 3 times (Use the test chart UKOG-0283FCZZ.)
Page 82 • Text/Printed Photo mode (AR-C160/C250/C270) Text/Photo mode When the PCU main PWB is replaced. (AR-C150) to Manual 3 and make a copy in the color mode and in the • When the EEPROM of the PCU main PWB is replaced.
Page 83 1) Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman (with SIM 46- 2) Auto color balance adjustment by the user (with the user program) (The color balance target becomes the service target.) The auto color balance adjustment by the user is provided in order to reduce the number of service calls.
Page 84 It is acceptable for patch B not to be copied. 15) Use the test chart UKOG-0283FCZZ and check the copy color balance and the density in Text/Photo mode (AR-C150) Patch A is not copied. Text/Printed photo mode (AR-C250/C160/C270). (Refer to the Use SIM 46-21 to print the color balance adjustment sheet and com- section of the copy color balance and the density.)
Page 85 "COMPLETE" is highlighted. After completion of the operation, cancel the simulation. 1) Enter the SIM 46-21 mode. (AR-C150/C250) The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed. 5) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in proce- dure 4) on the original table so that the darker density side comes to the left side.
Page 86 9) Use the test chart UKOG-0283FCZZ and check the copy color bal- This procedure is to store the copy color balance adjustment data as ance and the density in the Text/Photo mode (AR-C150) the reference data for half-tone correction. Text/Printed photo mode (AR-C250/C160/C270). (Refer to the This procedure should be always executed immediately after comple- section of the copy color balance and the density check.)
Page 87 If the copy quality adjustment cannot provide a normal copy quality, check the following items. Check that the following simulation values are in the specified range. If any value is improper, check the machine conditions and replace consumable parts or take necessary measures. (AR-C150) SPEC SIM No...
Page 88 Perform the following procedures. Trouble caused by improper JOB No WORK ITEM SIM No NOTE adjustment ADJ M4 High ADJ 1 Main Improper image density (especially If the digital Check and adjust when the high voltage charger in the high density section), improper multi-meter voltage PWB (Main charger / DV adjustment...
Page 89 Check that the following simulation values are in the specified range. If not, troubleshoot the cause and readjust. SPEC Phenomenon caused when the adjustment value is not in the normal ITEM NOTE value range. Default Standard value 44-2 DMGNDY — Improper adjustment of OPC drum phase Image color shift, Check the...
Page 90 Check that the following simulation values are in the specified range. If not, set it to the proper value. SPEC Change in copy quality Phenomenon caused SIM No ITEM NOTE due to change in setting by improper setting Standard value 43-1 HL1 PLAIN PAPER –...
Page 91 Check that the following simulation values are in the specified range. If not, set the values as specified. SPEC Phenomenon caused when the value is SIM No ITEM NOTE not as specified AR-C150 AR-C250/C160/C270 46-6 A(OFFSET ODD) Improper image Improper image Be sure to set as...
Page 92 Kinds of color balance (gamma) target (Meaning of the service target gamma data and purpose of registration) This work must be executed only when the color balance is custom- Output ized by SIM 46-21. A: Default color balance (gamma) If the color balance is not customized, there is no need to perform this target (fixed) work.
Page 93 1) Enter the SIM 46-1 or 46-2 mode. (AR-C150) The color balance (gamma) target setup level of each color can be checked with K/C/M/Y keys. The setup level values must be in the ascending sequence of B - 0. If...
Page 94 Serviceman chart (Color patch section) Check the copy density in the low-density area and the white area of the color patch section. ADJ 5 Copy color balance adjustment (Copy mode) (Normall unnecessary to adjust) This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: •...
Page 95 Low density level copy mode of all copy modes Main Main Main Color Text Photo mode Manual AR-C100/C150 Auto Text mode Manual AR-C150 Auto Printed Photo mode Manual AR-C150 Photo mode Manual AR-C100/C150 21/20 Map mode Manual AR-C150 Monochrome Text Photo mode...
Page 96 2) Select the color to be adjusted with the color select key, and select the adjustment point with the scroll key. 3) Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key, and press the OK key. The adjustment value can be selected in the range of 245 – 755 (AR-C160/C270: 1 –...
Page 97 The adjustment is made by setting the max. density level of Y, M and ADJ 9 Fusing capability setting with heavy C in each color. paper (in color copy) (AR-C150) This adjustment is required in the following cases when the default was changed: A. Outline •...
Page 98: Adj M18 Document Size Sensor Adjustment
When touching the crosses, never use a needle or a pin with a 1) Enter the SIM 41-2 mode. sharp point. 2) Make the sensor adjustment without an original. With the original cover open and without an original on the original table, press the [EXECUTE] key.
Page 99: Adj M21 Transfer Belt Level Adjustment
Fusing pressure adjustment AR-C100 5.5 – 6.0 mm 5.5 – 6.0 mm This adjustment must be performed in the following cases: • AR-C150 5.5 – 6.0 mm 5.5 – 6.0 mm When the fusing section is disassembled. • AR-C250 6.0 – 7.0 mm 6.5 –...
Page 100: Adj M23 Power Voltage Adjustment
(AR-C250/C160/C270) 2) Extend the manual paper feed guide fully. 3) Press [MAX POSITION] on the LCD of the operation panel to highlight it. 4) Press [EXECUTE] on the LCD of the operation panel to highlight If normal, the highlight is shifted from [MAX POSITION] to [MIN POSITION].
Page 101: 8 ] Simulation
[8] SIMULATION (Diagnostics, setting, adjustment value input, data display) 1. Outline and purpose There are the following simulation functions to check the machine operations, troubleshoot, find causes, make various settings, improves adjustment work speeds and serviceability. 1) Various adjustments 2) Specification and function setting 3) Trouble cancel 4) Operation check 5) Counters check, setting, clear...
Page 102 START (Normal mode) Press the Program (P) key. Press the interrupt key. Press the clear key. Press the interrupt key. Standby for entry of Press the interrupt key. SIM code. Enter the main code of SIM with the 10-key. The main code of SIM is displayed.
Page 103: Simulation List
Used to check the operations of the sensors Operation test/check ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF Operation and detectors in the RADF unit and the related circuits. (AR-C150/C250) Used to check the operations of the loads in Operation test/check ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF Operation the RADF unit and the related circuits.
Page 104 H5. Inhibition of the color copy mode etc.) operation is canceled. Used to cancel self diag trouble U6 (Large Clear/Cancel (Trouble Paper transport Trouble capacity tray). (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) etc.) Used to cancel self diag trouble U2. Clear/Cancel (Trouble Trouble Error etc.)
Page 105 P22. (Effective only in the monochrome copy mode) Used to set the specification (language) for Setting Specifications Language the destination. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) Used to set the AC power voltage. (For Setting Power supply Operation control of the fusing section heater lamp)
Page 106 Used to set the print count system in the Setting Memory Counter printer mode. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) Used to check the operation of sensors and Operation test/check Operation detectors in the paper feed, paper transport, paper exit sections and the related circuits.
Page 107 Code Function (Purpose) Purpose Section Item Main Used to set the fusing temperature in each Setting Fixing (Fusing) Operation operation mode. Used to adjust the fusing oil supply amount. Adjustment Fixing (Fusing) Operation (Adjustment of oil motor ON time and oil motor ON interval) Used to set enable/disable of correction Setting...
Page 108 Adjustment Picture quality Density density area in the monochrome copy mode. The copy density in the low density area is changed. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) 1) Used to set CCD black level offset. Adjustment Optical (Image scanning) Picture quality 2) Used to set CCD white level gain.
Page 109 The color registration adjustment (automatic adjustment) can be performed both in the main and the sub scanning directions at the same time. (AR-C250) (New version of AR-C150) (AR-C160) (Auto adjustment) Used to adjust the transfer operation and ON Adjustment Image process...
Page 110 ADF/RADF. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) Used to adjust the optical sensor sensitivity Adjustment ADF/RADF/UDH/SPF Operation in ADF/RADF. (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) Used to check the operation (read/write) of Operation test/check Operation the ICU main PWB (image DRAM). Used to check the operation of the scanner...
Page 111: Details Of Simulation
C. Details of simulation Main Model Content code code AR-C100, Laser BD detection trouble (Black) AR-C150, Laser BD detection trouble (Cyan) AR-C250, Laser BD detection trouble (Magenta) AR-C160, Laser BD detection trouble (Yellow) 6 - 2 AR-C270 ICU PWB ROM trouble...
Page 112 POD/DPID not-reaching jam Purpose Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Fusing oil remaining quantity abnormality Function Used to check the system configuration (option, internal detection (Purpose) hardware). (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) AC input voltage (HLV) abnormality Item Specifications Options detection AR-C100, Mirror feed trouble Operation/...
Page 113 AR-CS2 (N) Cassette installed OUTPUT ----- After-treatment unit not installed AR-SS2 20-bin staple sorter installed AR-FN4 Finisher installed (Default value: 0) (AR-C150) Large capacity paper feed tray not ----- installed Large capacity paper feed tray AR-LC2 (N) installed PRINTER -----...
Page 114 (AR-C150) Set value SIM No. Content U.S.A. Canada Inch Japan AB_B Europe U.K. Aus. AB_A SIM26-02 Manual feed paper kind display SIM26-02 LEGAL set value SIM26-28 AC power voltage SIM26-30 CE mark Enable/Disable SIM26-52 White paper exit count up SIM43-1A...
Page 115 (AR-C160/C270) Set value SIM No. Content U.S.A Canada Inch Japan AB_B Europe U.K. Aus. AB_A SIM26-02 Manual feed paper kind display SIM26-02 LEGAL set value SIM26-28 AC power voltage SIM26-30 CE mark Enable/Disable SIM26-52 White paper exit count up SIM26-55 Thick paper image process DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE mode setup SIM43-1A Normal mode control...
Page 116 In some AR-C100/C150 machines with an old ROM version, 26 - 55 this simulation is added from the middle of the production. In the AR-C150 machines with an old ROM version, upgrading Purpose Setting of the ROM version allows to perform this simulation.
Page 117 F: HL1 PRE_BK Control temperature (HL1) 70 to when resetting to B/W AR-C100 (152) from preheat G: HL1 Heavy paper mode control 70 to AR-C150 HEAVYPAPER temperature (HL1) only H: HL2 Heavy paper mode control 70 to AR-C150 HEAVYPAPER temperature (HL2)
Page 118 Marking Note Never set to another value than the specified value (de- fault). (Otherwise, a trouble may occur.) 43 - 7 Purpose Adjustment Setting of simulation 43-7 Marking color Function Used to adjust the fusing oil supply amount. (Adjust- (Purpose) ment of oil motor ON time and oil motor ON interval) Blue Section...
Page 119 44 - 9 Purpose Operation data output/Check (Display/Print) Function Used to check the data on the image forming section (Purpose) correction (process correction) (corrected main charger grid voltage, the developing bias voltage, the laser power, etc, in each print mode). (This simulation allows to check if the correction operation is performed nor- mally.) Section...
Page 120 [Content] Disp Disp Default Contents Humidity environment area PosNo. Chara Value Value Value Humidity correction present area POINT1 Half tone reference correction table S46 Humidity Initial area (Toner density ADJ) correction quantity: Transfer correction present area magenta density 0 for RRM speed correction correction present area text/Printed photo ↓...
Page 121 Value Value Value Function Used to set the copy color balance (gamma for each POINT1 Half tone reference (Purpose) color). (Color/Text mode) (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) correction table S46 correction quantity: Section Copy document mode Item Picture quality Color balance black density 0 ↓...
Page 122 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to set the copy color balance (gamma for each (Purpose) color). (Color/Printed Photo mode) (AR-C150) (AR-C160/C270) Used to adjust the copy color balance (gamma for each <SIM46-11 Data detail> color). (Color/Text Printed Photo/Printed Photo mode) Disp...
Page 123 (AR-C150) (AR-C250) <SIM46-12 Data detail> <SIM46-12 Data detail> Disp Disp Default Disp Disp Default Contents Contents PosNo. Chara Value Value Value PosNo. Chara Value Value Value POINT1 Half tone reference POINT1 Half tone reference correction table S46 correction table S46...
Page 124 3. Enter the adjustment value of the selected point with the 10- Photo/Printed Photo key. black density 14 4. Press the [OK] key. (The entered value 2 is set.) POINT1 Half tone reference (AR-C150) correction table S46 <SIM46-13 Data detail> correction quantity: Disp Disp Default Text Printed Contents PosNo.
Page 125 (AR-C160/C270) <SIM46-13 Data detail> Disp Disp Default Contents PosNo. Chara Value Value Value POINT1 Half tone reference correction table S46 correction quantity: Text Photo/Photo black density 0 ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (AR-C250) <SIM46-13 Data detail> POINT15 Half tone reference Disp Disp Default...
Page 126 46 - 14 Purpose Adjustment Function Used to set the copy color balance (gamma for each (Purpose) color). (Color/Map mode) (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) Section Item Picture quality Color balance Operation/ 1. Select the color to be adjusted with the color keys (AR-C160/C270) Procedure (K, C, M, Y).
Page 127 B/W Purpose Adjustment density 14 for Function Used to adjust the copy density (gamma). text/printed photo (Purpose) (Monochrome/Test mode) (AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) Section Item Picture quality Density Operation/ 1. Select the adjustment point with [↑], [↓] keys. Procedure 2. Enter the adjustment value of the selected point with the 10-key.
Page 128 Function Used to adjust the copy density (gamma). PosNo. Chara Value Value Value (Purpose) (Monochrome/Printed Photo mode) (AR-C150) POINT1 Half tone reference Used to adjust the copy density (gamma). correction table S46 (Monochrome/Text Printed Photo/Printed Photo mode) correction quantity: (AR-C250/C160/C270)
Page 129 Adjustment POINT15 Half tone reference correction table S46 Function Used to adjust the copy density (gamma). correction quantity: (Purpose) (Monochrome/Map mode)(AR-C150/C250/C160/C270) black B/W density 14 Section for photograph Item Picture quality Density Operation/ 1. Select the adjustment point with [↑], [↓] keys.
Page 130 The color balance adjustment test pattern corresponding to the ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ entered adjustment value is printed. POINT15 Half tone reference (AR-C150/C250) correction table S46 correction quantity: Disp Disp Default Contents black density 14 for all PosNo. Chara...
Page 131 3. Enter the adjustment value of the selected point with the 10- key. 4. Press the [OK] key. (The entered value is set.) 5. Press the [EXECUTE] key. The color balance adjustment test pattern corresponding to the entered adjustment value is printed. (AR-C150/C250) (AR-C160/C270) Disp Disp Default Disp Disp...
Page 132 Disp Disp Default Contents PosNo. Chara Value Value Value POINT1 Half tone reference correction table S46 correction quantity: yellow density 0 for ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ POINT15 Half tone reference correction table S46 (AR-C160/C270) correction quantity: Disp Disp Default yellow density 14 for Contents...
Page 133 3. Press the [OK] key. (The value entered in procedure 2 is set.) FSM (L): The smaller the set value is, the slower the speed is. ±1 for about 0.1% change Used to set the resist roller clutch (RRC) ON timing. FSM (S): The smaller the set value is, the slower the speed is.
Page 134 Default Item Display item High Description value PRINT PATTERN Self print pattern Gradation sub scanning direction (input process) Gradation main scanning direction (input process) Grid (input process) Gradation pattern: 255, 0 – 254, increment of 1 gradation Grid (Half tone) Gradation sub scanning direction (Half tone): 16 steps, 16 intervals, 15 start Gradation main scanning direction (Half tone): 16 steps, 16 intervals, 15 start Equal pitch pattern sub scanning direction 1 by 4...
Page 135: Self Diag Message And Troubleshooting
[10] SELF DIAG MESSAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 136: List
5. List Main Title (Content) Section Operation mode Remedy NOTE code code ROM trouble (PCU MAIN PWB) PCU MAIN PWB When POWER ON Power OFF/ON Main charger trouble (BLACK) Image process Warm-up / Power Initialize Source-ON Main charger trouble (CYAN) Image process Warm-up / Power...
Page 137 In the case of AR-C100, the error code (BLACK) (OPC drum) source-ON is displayed (print disabled). In the case of AR-C150/C250/C160/C270, the error code is stored in the trouble memory (print enabled). Drum marking detection trouble Image process OPC drum rotation Power...
Page 138 All modes Power In the case of AR-C100, the error code (Transfer) source-ON is displayed (print disabled). In the case of AR-C150/C250/C160/C270, the error code is stored in the trouble memory (print enabled). Temperature sensor trouble (Image Image process All modes...
Page 139 Main Title (Content) Section Operation mode Remedy NOTE code code Fusing oil empty (Oil sensor trouble) Fusing All modes Power Source-ON AC input voltage (HLV) trouble Power source All modes Power Source-ON Scanner feed trouble Scanner (reading) Initialize / Copy Power Source-ON Scanner return trouble...
Page 140: Details
(AR-C150) 3) Enter the SIM 46-6 mode, and replace each value of GAIN ODD and GAIN EVEN of R/G/B with the total values calculated in procedure 2). (Input the new value.) (AR-C150) 4) Cancel the simulation.
Page 141 Trouble CCD unit trouble E7 11 position/cause Remedy (Check) CCD black offset level check (SIM 46-6) / Shading correction result check (SIM 63-1) (AR-C150 only) (Repair) Replace the CCD unit. / Power Source-ON (After-work) Adjust ADJM17-ADJ1. Note Case 4 Trouble...
Page 142 Main Fusing motor trouble Title code code Phenomena Display Lamp L4 3 Message Detail The motor lock signal is detected for 50ms or more during rotation of the fusing motor. Section Paper feed Operation mode Paper feed Note Case 1 Trouble Fusing motor trouble position/cause...
Page 143 Main Developing motor trouble (COLOR) Title code code Phenomena Display Lamp L4 5 Message Detail The motor lock signal is detected for 3.5sec or more when the developing motor is ON. Section Developing drive Operation mode Warm-up / Copy / Print Note Case 1 Trouble...
Page 144 PCU MAIN PWB- Large capacity tray (LCC) communication trouble / Main Title code code Discrepancy of the model Phenomena Display Lamp U6 20 Message Detail Communication test error in warm-up / Discrepancy of the model Section Large capacity tray control PWB / PCU MAIN PWB Operation mode Warm-up / Initialize Note...
Page 145: Maintenance And Disassembly/Assembly
[11] MAINTENANCE AND DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 1. Necessary procedure for maintenance and servicing (1) Items to be performed before maintenance servicing 1 Item Simulation Check the print counter value of each section in each operation mode. Check the number of times of paper jams and troubles. Check the paper jam positions and contents.
Page 146 11 – 2...
Page 147 (3) Items to be performed after maintenance servicing 3 Item Simulation Paper jam, trouble data clear Each paper feed section use number counter clear RADF, sorter, scanner use number counter clear Maintenance counter clear Setup and adjustment data output (4) Maintenance display When the maintenance timing is reached, the following display is shown.
Page 148: List
2. List • OIL/GRE (Lubricate, grease); CLN (Cleaning); ADJ (Adjustment); REP (Replacement, installation); CP (Change position); CHK (Check); (Clean, replace, lubricate, grease as necessary); ABL (Disassembly, assembly) External fitting section Unit Part Every service 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No.
Page 149: S02 Operation Section
Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua01 Upper cabinet ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ rear unit Original size sensor unit (light emitting) Original size sensor PWB (Light emitting) S01/Ua01 S01/Ua01/P02/CLN...
Page 150: S03 Paper Feed, Paper Transport Section
S02/P01 S02/P10 S02/P02 S02/P11 S02/P04 S02/P03 S02/P12 S02/P06 S02/P13 S02/P08 S02/P09 S02/P05 S02/P07 Paper feed, paper transport section Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua01 Paper tray unit ∗...
Page 151 Unit Part Every 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark service CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua02 Paper tray lift up unit Lift position sensor Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No.
Page 152 S03/Ua03/P01/CLN S03/Ua03/P02/CLN/CHK S03/Ua03/P03 S03/Ua03/P10 S03/Ua03/P09 S03/Ua03/P08/CLN/CHK S03/Ua03/P07/CLN/CHK S03/Ua03 S03/Ua03/P06/GRE/CHK S03/Ua03/P04 S03/Ua03/P05/CHK Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua04 Transport upper ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗...
Page 153 Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua05 Transport lower unit PFD PWB (Detector) ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Actuator ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Actuator Actuator Idle roller ∗...
Page 154 Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua07 Right door lower unit Idle roller ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ S03/Ua07 S03/Ua07/P01/CLN Unit Part Every...
Page 155 S03/Ua08/P02 S03/Ua08/P01/CHK S03/Ua08 S03/Ua08/P09 S03/Ua08/P10/GRE S03/Ua08/P07 /CLN/CHK S03/Ua08/P02 S03/Ua08/P08 /CLN/CHK S03/Ua08/P01/CHK S03/Ua08/P05 S03/Ua08/P05 /CLN/CHK S03/Ua08/P06 /GRE S03/Ua08/P03/GRE S03/Ua08/P04 S03/Ua08/P11 /GRE /CLN/CHK S03/Ua08/P04 /CLN/CHK S03/Ua08/P07/CLN/CHK S03/Ua08/P09/CLN/CHK S03/Ua08/P10 /GRE Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No.
Page 156: S04 Scanner (Reading) Section
Scanner (reading) section Unit Part Every 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark service CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua01 Scanner ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ (reading) unit Scanner rail R ∗ ∗...
Page 157: S05 Scanner (Writing) Section
S04/Ub01 S04/Ub01/P04/CLN S04/Ub01/P01/CLN S04/Ub01/P03/CLN S04/Ub01/P02 S04/Ub01/P05/CLN Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ub02 Scanner unit B ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗...
Page 158: S06 Image Process Section
S05/Ua01 S05/Ua01/P01/CLN Image process section Unit Part Every 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark service CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua01 Toner hopper unit Gear Gear Gear Toner transport screw ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗...
Page 159 S06/Ua02 S06/Ua02/P01 Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua03 DV unit Gear ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ DV seal ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗...
Page 160 Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua04 OPC drum unit ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ OPC drum After replacement, reset the OPC drum correction counter with SIM 24-7.
Page 161 Unit Part Every 40K 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark service CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call ∗ ∗ Ua06 Transfer unit When replacing the unit Transfer belt drive gear ∗ ∗ Transfer separation In the case of ∗...
Page 162 S06/Ua06/P05 S06/Ua06/P06/CLN S06/Ua06/P04/CHK S06/Ua06/P07/REP S06/Ua06/P03 S06/Ua06/P08 S06/Ua06/P02/REP/CHK S06/Ua06/P09 S06/Ua06/P11 S06/Ua06/P10/CHK S06/Ua06/P01 S06/Ua06/P13 S06/Ua06 S06/Ua06/P20 S06/Ua06/P27/REP S06/Ua06/P19 S06/Ua06/P14/CHK S06/Ua06/P12 S06/Ua06/P15/REP S06/Ua06/P18/CHK S06/Ua06/P16/REP S06/Ua06/P17/CHK S06/Ua06/P25 S06/Ua06/P21 S06/Ua06/P24 S06/Ua06/P06/CLN S06/Ua06/P02/REP S06/Ua06/P07/REP S06/Ua06/P01 S06/Ua06/P17/CHK S06/Ua06/P26/REP S06/Ua06/P14/CHK S06/Ua06/P14/CHK S06/Ua06/P22/CHK S06/Ua06 /P16/REP S06/Ua06/P03 S06/Ua06/P12 S06/Ua06/P23 S06/Ua06/P10/CHK S06/Ua06/P18/CHK S06/Ua06/P15/REP Unit...
Page 163: S07 Fusing/Paper Exit Sections
Fusing/paper exit sections Unit Part Every service 80K 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Ua01 Fusing unit When replacing the unit ∗...
Page 164 S07/Ua01/P06/ REP/CHK S07/Ua01/P07 S07/Ua01/P05/REP S07/Ua01/P04 S07/Ua01 S07/Ua01/P01/CLN S07/Ua01/P02/CLN S07/Ua01/P01/CLN S07/Ua01/P16 ∗ S07/Ua01/P14 S07/Ua01/P08/CHK/REP S07/Ua01/P09 S07/Ua01/P15 S07/Ua01/P10 ∗ S07/Ua01/P06/ GRE/CHK S07/Ua01/P11/REP S07/Ua01/P13/REP ∗ S07/Ua01/P17/ REP 2 S07/Ua01/P12/CHK S07/Ua01/P06/ REP/CHK S07/Ua01/P18 S07/Ua01/P23 S07/Ua01/P17/ REP ∗ S07/Ua01/P21/CLN S07/Ua01/P19/REP S07/Ua01/P03/CLN S07/Ua01/P20 S07/Ua01/P04 S07/Ua01/P22/CHK S07/Ua01/P03/CLN ∗...
Page 165: S08 Drive Section
Drive section Unit Part Every service 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua01 OPC drum ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ drive unit Gear S08/Ua01/P01/GRE S08/Ua01 Unit Part Every...
Page 166 Unit Part Every 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark service CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call Ua04 Paper feed drive unit Manual paper feed clutch Paper feed clutch ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗...
Page 167: S09 Filter
Filter Unit Part Every service 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K Remark CODE U No. Unit name P No. Part name call ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Ozone filter ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Toner duct filter ∗ ∗...
Page 168: S11 Fan Motor
(AR-C150/C250) S10/P01 S10/P13 S10/P03 S10/P12 S10/P02 S10/P11 S10/P14 S10/P07 S10/P10 S10/P06 S10/P09 S10/P08 S10/P05 S10/P04 (AR-C160/C270) S10/P01 S10/P13 S10/P03 S10/P12 S10/P02 S10/P11 S10/P14 S10/P07 S10/P10 S10/P06 S10/P09 S10/P08 S10/P04 Fan motor Unit Part Every service 120K 160K 200K 240K 280K 320K...
Page 169: Details
S07/Ua01/P01 Thermistor (upper) 3. Details 1) Remove the screw, and remove the fusing upper cover. Image process section S06/Ua06/P26 Resist roller cleaner 1) Pull out the transfer belt unit. 2) Remove the resist roller cleaner (S06/Ua06/P26). S06/Ua06/P26/REP 2) Remove the oil applying unit. Fusing/paper exit section 3) Remove the Thermistor (upper) (S07/Ua01/P01/CLN).
Page 170 2) Remove the connector, and remove the duplex paper exit detector (S07/Ua01/P02/CLN). ∗ Clean the detector. S07/Ua01/P03 Thermistor (lower) 1) Remove the fusing upper cover. S07/Ua01/P04 Thermostat 2) Remove the screw, the washer, and the connector. 1) Remove the fusing upper cover. 3) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the fusing front 2) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the thermostat paper guide unit.
Page 171 3) Remove the parts, and remove the upper cleaning roller (AR-C100/C150/C250) (S07/Ua01/P05/REP). (AR-C100/C150) S07/Ua1/P07 S07/Ua01/P05/REP (AR-C250/C160/C270) (AR-C160/C270) S07/Ua1/P07 S07/Ua01/P05/REP S07/Ua01/P06 Gear ∗ S07/Ua01/P08 Upper heat roller gear R Apply grease to the gear. 1) Remove the upper heat roller unit. S07/Ua01/P13 (AR-C100/C150/C250) ∗...
Page 172 S07/Ua01/P11 Oil applying roller 1) Remove the screw, and remove the oil applying unit. 2) Remove the oil applying roller. (AR-C150) S07/Ua01/P12 Upper heat roller gear F 1) Remove the upper heat roller unit. S07/Ua01/P13 4) Remove the parts, and remove the upper heat roller (S07/Ua01/ ∗...
Page 173 Lower separation pawl 1) Open the upper and the lower fusing units. 2) Open the lower separation pawl unit (paper guide). S07/Ua01/P15 Duplex gate solenoid (AR-C150/C250) (AR-C150) 1) Open the paper exit/transport guide. (AR-C250/C160/C270) 2) Remove the screw and the spring, and remove the duplex gate solenoid.
Page 174 (AR-C250/C160/C270) S07/Ua01/P19 Lower heat roller 1) Remove the heater lamps. S07/Ua01/P14 S07/Ua01/P18 2) Open the upper and the lower fusing units. 3) Remove the lower separation pawl unit (paper guide), and remove the lower heat roller unit. (AR-C100/C150) ∗ When installing the lower separation pawl unit (paper guide) in the AR-C250, observe the following instruction.
Page 175 S07/Ua01/P20 Paper entry detector S07/Ua02 Paper exit unit 1) Remove the connector, and remove the paper entry detector 1) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the paper exit (S07/Ua01/P20). unit (S07/Ua02). ∗ Clean the detector. S07/Ua01/P20/CLN S07/Ua01/P21 Oil pump S07/Ua02/P01 Paper exit detector Clean and remove oil attached on the external surfaces.
Page 176 ICU main PWB S10/P02 ICU image PWB S10/P03 ICU scan PWB (AR-C150/C250) Remove the original cover. S01/P01 Remove the rear cover upper. S01/P02 Remove the glass holder right. S01/P05 Remove the glass holder left. S01/P06 Remove the table glass. S01/P07 Remove the shading glass AS.
Page 177 4) Remove the CCD flat cable connector. (AR-C160/C270) 1) Remove the operation unit. 5) Open the scanner (reading) unit and fix it with the hold shaft. Left side Right side 2) Remove the left and right upper cabinet. Remove the screw, and remove the ICU cover. 3) Remove the ICU PWB shield plate.
Page 178 (AR-C160/C270) S10/P04 S10/P06 PCU sub PWB 1) Remove the transfer cover and the fusing cover. S06/Ua06 2) Remove the PCU sub PWB. S10/P04 PCU main PWB (AR-C250/C160/C270) S10/P04 PCU main PWB A (AR-C100/C150) S10/P05 PCU main PWB B (AR-C100/C150) 1) Remove the rear cabinet upper. S01/P02 2) Remove the rear cabinet lower.
Page 179 (AR-C100/C150/C250) S10/P08 AC main power PWB 1) Remove the rear cabinet upper. S01/P02 2) Remove the rear cabinet lower. S01/P03 3) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the AC main power PWB. Remove it from the notch section (#1) of the frame. (AR-C160/C270) S10/P08 S10/P09...
Page 180 (AR-C160/C270) S10/P12 High voltage power interface PWB 1) Remove the rear cabinet upper. S01/P02 2) Remove the rear cabinet lower. S01/P03 3) Remove the screw and the connector, and remove the high volt- age power interface PWB. Slide the MC brunch PWB (#1) to the left to remove it from the high voltage PWB mounting plate.
Page 181: Block Diagram
[12] BLOCK DIAGRAM 1. Overall block diagram 12 - 1...
Page 182: Actual Wiring Chart
[13] ACTUAL WIRING CHART (1) AC CIRCUIT SECTION (100V) 13 – 1...
Page 183 (2) AC CIRCUIT SECTION (200V) 13 – 2...
Page 184 (3) DRUM DRIVE SECTION 13 – 3...
Page 185 (4) DV, HOPPER SECTION 13 – 4...
Page 186 (5) PROCESS SECTION 13 – 5...
Page 187 (6) OPTICAL UNIT 13 – 6...
Page 188 (7) OPERATION UNIT 13 – 7...
Page 189 (8) TRANSPORT UNIT 13 – 8...
Page 190 (9) TRANSPORT BELT SECTION 13 – 9...
Page 191 (10) FUSING UNIT (100V) 13 – 10...
Page 192 (11) FUSING UNIT (200V) 13 – 11...
Page 193 (12) LIFT UP UNIT (AR-C160) 13 – 12...
Page 194 (AR-C270) 13 – 13...
Page 195 (13) EXTERIOR SECTION 13 – 14...
Page 196 (14) CCD 13 – 15...
Page 197 (15) LSU 13 – 16...
Page 198 (16) MANUAL PAPER FEEDING, LCC 13 – 17...
Page 199 (17) ADU 13 – 18...
Page 200 (18) DCPS I/F SECTION (AR-C160) 13 – 19...
Page 201 (AR-C270) 13 – 20...
Page 202: Others
[14] OTHERS...
Page 203: List Of Adjustment/Setup Values
None (PCU PWB) ❍ ❍ ❍ DUPLEX / PAPER FEED TRAY Option/ None None ❍ ❍ FINISHER Option/ None The AR-C150 is not None capable of installation of the finisher. ❍ ❍ ❍ PRINTER Option/ None None 14 – 8A...
Page 204 Others : 1 (PCU PWB) up YES/NO setup ∗ ❍ ❍ ❍ User auto color calibration A: YES/NO 0 – 1 AR-C150: 0 EEPROM (Copy color AR-C160/C250: 1 (PCU PWB) balance/density auto adjustment) YES/NO setup ❍ LCD brightness Dark – Light 10 –...
Page 205 Fusing capability (Image ENABLE/DISABLE ON/OFF The default value EEPROM process) setup in the differs depending on (ICU PWB) heavy paper mode the destination. (AR-C150) ∗ ❍ ❍ Select the gamma ENABLE/DISABLE ON/OFF The default value characteristics in the color differs depending on copy mode (AR-C250) the destination.
Page 206 Simulation Model Code Data store Content/Item Set range Default NOTE location Main Sub. C160/ C100 C150 C250 C270 ❍ ❍ Fusing temperature setup A: Temperature set value (upper) 70 – 200 The set value EEPROM ❍ ❍ (AR-C250/C160/C270) (default) differs (PCU PWB) B: Temperature set value (lower) 70 –...
Page 207 E: Paper (Paper tray) 1 – 6 ❍ Copy density adjustment A: Text/Photo mode 1 – 99 EEPROM ❍ (Color mode) (AR-C150) (ICU PWB) B: Text mode 1 – 99 ❍ C: Printed photo mode 1 – 99 ❍ D: Photo mode 1 –...
Page 208 (ICU PWB) ❍ Printed Photo mode) A – O: Cyan density 1 – 15 245 – 755 (1 – 999) ∗1 (AR-C150) ❍ A – O: Magenta density 1 – 15 245 – 755 (1 – 999) ∗1 ❍ A – O: Yellow density 1 – 15 245 –...
Page 209 A – O: Black B/W density 1 – 15 245 – 755 EEPROM (1 – 999) ∗1 (Monochrome, Printed (ICU PWB) Photo mode) (AR-C150) ❍ ❍ Copy density adjustment A – O: Black B/W density 1 – 15 245 – 755 (1 –...
Page 210 ❍ Print (printer engine) copy The adjustment value EEPROM color balance/density cannot be entered (ICU PWB) (gamma) adjustment (auto directly. adjustment) (AR-C150/C250) ❍ ❍ Copy color balance C (RED) 0 – 255 EEPROM ❍ ❍ adjustment (Mono color (ICU PWB) C (GREEN) 0 –...
Page 211 Simulation Model Code Data store Content/Item Set range Default NOTE location Main Sub. C160/ C100 C150 C250 C270 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Copy lead edge A: RRC-A (Distance between 0 – 99 EEPROM adjustment MHP and the image lead edge) (PCU PWB) ❍...
Page 212 Simulation Model Code Data store Content/Item Set range Default NOTE location Main Sub. C160/ C100 C150 C250 C270 ❍ ❍ ❍ Duplex paper stacking A: Manual paper feed tray 0 – 99 EEPROM adjustment (Adjustment value) (PCU PWB) ❍ ❍ ❍...
Page 213: [Necessary Works When Replacing The Pwb Or In Case Of Memory Trouble]
[Necessary works when replacing the PWB or in case of memory trouble] The EEPROM of the following PWB includes all the setup and adjust- (Case 2) Works after replacing ICU MAIN PWB (without memory ment data. trouble) When replacing the PWB or in case of memory trouble, therefore, the 1) Remove the EEPROM from the defective ICU MAIN memory data must be replaced or reentered.
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