| Sharp AR-160 / 161 / 200 / 205 |
Trouble
code |
Trouble content |
| E1 |
00 |
E-Sort board communication trouble |
| 10 |
E-Sort board trouble |
| 11 |
E-Sort ASIC error |
| 12 |
E-Sort CODEC error |
| 13 |
E-Sort flash ROM error |
| 14 |
E-Sort RAM error |
| 15 |
E-Sort page memory error |
| 16 |
E-Sort SIMM error |
| 17 |
Rotation RAM error |
| 80 |
E-Sort board communication trouble (Protocol) |
| 81 |
E-Sort board communication trouble (Parity) |
| 82 |
E-Sort board communication trouble (Overrun) |
| 84 |
E-Sort board communication trouble (Framing) |
| 88 |
E-Sort board communication trouble (Time-out) |
| E7 |
03 |
LSU trouble |
| 04 |
CCD white level trouble |
| 05 |
CCD black level trouble |
| F5 |
02 |
Copy lamp error |
| F6 |
00 |
FAX board communication trouble |
| 10 |
FAX board trouble |
| 80 |
FAX board communication trouble (Protocol) |
| 81 |
FAX board communication trouble (Parity) |
| 82 |
FAX board communication trouble (Overrun) |
| 84 |
FAX board communication trouble (Framing) |
| 88 |
FAX board communication trouble
(Time-out) |
| F9 |
00 |
Printer PWB communication trouble |
| 10 |
Printer PWB trouble |
| 80 |
Printer PWB communication trouble (Protocol) |
| 81 |
Printer PWB communication trouble (Parity) |
| 82 |
Printer PWB communication trouble (Overrun) |
| 84 |
Printer PWB communication trouble (Framing) |
| 88 |
Printer PWB communication trouble
(Time-out) |
| H2 |
00 |
Thermistor open detection |
| H3 |
00 |
Heat roller abnormally high temperature |
| H4 |
00 |
Heat roller abnormally low temperature |
| L1 |
00 |
Mirror base feed trouble |
| L3 |
00 |
Mirror base return trouble |
| L4 |
01 |
Main motor lock |
| 10 |
Job separator motor abnormality |
| L6 |
10 |
Polygon motor lock |
| L8 |
01 |
Zero cross pulse (FW) trouble |
| U2 |
04 |
EEPROM serial communication error |
| 11 |
Counter check sum error |
| 12 |
Adjustment value check sum error (EEPROM) |
| U3 |
29 |
Mirror base home position error |
| U9 |
00 |
Operation control PWB communication trouble |
| 80 |
Operation control PWB communication trouble
(Protocol) |
| 81 |
Operation control PWB communication trouble
(Parity) |
| 82 |
Operation control PWB communication trouble
(Overrun) |
| 84 |
Operation control PWB communication trouble
(Framing) |
| 88 |
Operation control PWB communication trouble (Time-
out) |
| U95 |
|
Operation control PWB connection error |
| U99 |
|
Operation control PWB connection error |
| Details of trouble codes |
Main
code |
Sub
code |
|
Detail of trouble |
| E1 |
00 |
Content |
E9-*** Communication trouble between MCU and E-Sort. |
| Detail |
Communication setup error, framing, parity, protocol error |
| Cause |
E-Sort PWB connector disconnection
E-Sort PWB MCU PWB harness failure
E-Sort Motherboard connector pin breakage.
E-Sort PWB ROM defect, data failure |
| Check and remedy |
Check the connectors and harness of the E-Sort PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the E-Sort PWB. |
| 10 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB trouble |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and E-Sort |
| Cause |
E-Sort PWB connector disconnection
E-Sort PWB MCU PWB harness failure
E-Sort Motherboard connector pin breakage.
E-Sort PWB ROM defect, data failure |
| Check and remedy |
Check the connectors and harness of the E-Sort PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the E-Sort PWB. |
| E11 |
11 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB ASIC error |
| Detail |
E-Sort PWB ASIC abnormality |
| Cause |
An ASIC abnormality is detected in the E-Sort PWB.
Control circuit hung up due to noises
ASIC peripheral circuit error |
Check and
remedy |
Replace the E-Sort PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 12 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB CODEC error |
| Detail |
E-Sort PWB CODEC error |
| Cause |
A CODEC error is detected in the
E-Sort PWB.
Control circuit hung up due to
noises
CODEC peripheral circuit error |
Check and
remedy |
Replace the E-Sort PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 13 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB Flash ROM error |
| Detail |
E-Sort PWB Flash ROM
abnormality |
| Cause |
A Flash ROM abnormality is
detected in the E-Sort PWB.
Control circuit hung up due to
noises
Flash ROM peripheral circuit error |
Check and
remedy |
Replace the E-Sort PWB.
Rewrite the flash ROM data.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 14 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB Work RAM error |
| Detail |
E-Sort PWB Work RAM abnormality |
| Cause |
A Work RAM abnormality is
detected in the E-Sort PWB.
Control circuit hung up due to
noises
RAM peripheral circuit error |
Check and
remedy |
Replace the E-Sort PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 15 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB Page Memory error |
| Detail |
E-Sort PWB Page Memory
abnormality |
| Cause |
A Page Memory abnormality is
detected in the E-Sort PWB.
Control circuit hung up due to
noises
Page Memory peripheral circuit
error |
Check and
remedy |
Replace the E-Sort PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 16 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB SIMM error |
| Detail |
E-Sort PWB SIMM abnormality |
| Cause |
A SIMM abnormality is detected in
the E-Sort PWB.
Control circuit hung up due to
noises
SIMM peripheral circuit error |
Check and
remedy |
Replace the E-Sort PWB.
Replace the SIMM.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 17 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB image rotating RAM
error |
| Detail |
E-Sort PWB image rotating RAM
abnormality |
| Cause |
A image rotating RAM abnormality
is detected in the E-Sort PWB.
Control circuit hung up due to
noises
Image rotating RAM peripheral
circuit error |
Check and
remedy |
Replace the E-Sort PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| E1 |
80 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB communication
trouble (protocol) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and printer PWB (Protocol
error) |
| Cause |
E-Sort PWB connector
disconnection
E-Sort PWB MCU PWB harness
failure
E-Sort Motherboard connector pin
breakage.
E-Sort PWB ROM defect, data
failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the connectors and harness
of the E-Sort PWB and the MCU
PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the E-Sort
PWB. |
| 81 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB communication
trouble (Parity) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and printer E-Sort (Parity
error) |
| Cause |
E-Sort PWB connector
disconnection
E-Sort PWB MCU PWB harness
failure
E-Sort Motherboard connector pin
breakage.
E-Sort PWB ROM defect, data
failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the connectors and harness
of the E-Sort PWB and the MCU
PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the E-Sort
PWB. |
| 82 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB communication
trouble (Overrun) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and E-Sort PWB (Overrun
error) |
| Cause |
E-Sort PWB connector
disconnection
E-Sort PWB MCU PWB harness
failure
E-Sort Motherboard connector pin breakage.
E-Sort PWB ROM defect, data
failure |
| Check and remedy |
Check the connectors and harness of the E-Sort PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the E-Sort PWB. |
| 84 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB communication trouble (Framing) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and E-Sort PWB (Framing error) |
| Cause |
E-Sort PWB connector disconnection
E-Sort PWB MCU PWB harness failure
E-Sort Motherboard connector pin breakage.
E-Sort PWB ROM defect, data failure |
| Check and remedy |
Check the connectors and harness of the E-Sort PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the E-Sort PWB. |
| 88 |
Content |
E-Sort PWB communication trouble (Time-out) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and E-Sort PWB (Time-outerror) |
| Cause |
E-Sort PWB connector disconnection
E-Sort PWB MCU PWB harness failure
E-Sort Motherboard connector pin breakage.
E-Sort PWB ROM defect, data failure |
| Check and remedy |
Check the connectors and harness of the E-Sort PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the E-Sort PWB. |
| E7 |
03 |
Content |
LSU trouble |
| Detail |
After the polygon motor becomes active, BD signal (HSYNC) from the LSU is not detected at the specified times (41 ±10 times within 20msec). |
| Cause |
LSU connector disconnection or LSU's inside harness disconnection or breakage
Polygon motor rotation abnormality Improper positioning of the laser home position sensor in the LSU.
Laser power voltage failure
Laser emitting diode abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality |
Check and
remedy |
Improper connection of the LSU
connector
Check the polygon motor
operation with SIM 25-10.
Check printing with SIM64-1.
Check laser emission of laser
emitting diode.
Check the LSU unit.
Check the MCU PWB. |
| 04 |
Content |
CCD white level trouble |
| Detail |
CCD white reference level which
is read during the copy lamp
lighting is abnormal. |
| Cause |
Flat cable installation failure to
CCD unit
Dirt on the mirror, lens, and
reference white plate
Copy lamp lighting failure
CCD unit installation failure
CCD unit abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality |
Check and
remedy |
Clean the mirror, the lens, and the
reference white plate.
Check the copy lamp (SIM 5-3)
ON.
CCD unit check
MCU PWB check |
| 05 |
Content |
CCD black level trouble |
| Detail |
CCD black level which is read
while the copy lamp is off is
abnormal. |
| Cause |
Flat cable installation failure
CCD unit abnormality
MCU PWB abnormality |
Check and
remedy |
Check flat cable installation to the
CCD unit.
CCD unit check
MCU PWB check |
| H2 |
00 |
Content |
Thermistor open detection |
| Detail |
Fusing thermistor open |
| Cause |
Thermistor defect
MCU PWB defect
Fusing section connector contact
failure
Power failure
Fusing unit not installed |
Check and
remedy |
Check the harness and the
connector of the thermistor and
the MCU.
Clear the self diag display with
SIM 14. |
| H3 |
00 |
Content |
Heat roller abnormally high
temperature |
| Detail |
Fusing temperature of 220 -
240-C. |
| Cause |
Thermistor defect
MCU PWB defect
Fusing connector connection failure
Power failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the heater lamp blinking
with SIM 5-2. |
When the lamp blinks normally:
Check the thermistor and the
harness. Check the MCU PWB
thermistor input circuit. |
When the lamp lights up instead
of blinking:
Check the lamp control circuit of
the power PWB and the MCU
PWB. |
| Clear the trouble with SIM 14. |
| H4 |
00 |
Content |
Heat roller abnormally low
temperature |
| Detail |
When the temperature does not
reach 155'C within 55 sec after
turning on the power, or when it
falls under 145'C during printing,
or when it falls under 100'C
during pre-heating. |
| Cause |
Thermistor failure
Heater lamp failure
MCU PWB failure
Thermostat failure
Power failure
Interlock switch failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check blinking of the heater lamp
with SIM 5-2. |
| |
When the lamp blinks normally:
Check the thermistor and the
harness.
Check the MCU PWB thermistor
input circuit. |
Check and
remedy |
When the lamp does not light:
Check for heater lamp
disconnection or thermostat
disconnection.
Check the interlock switch.
Check the power PWB and MCU
PWB lamp control circuit. |
| Clear the trouble with SIM 14. |
| L1 |
00 |
Content |
Mirror base feed trouble |
| Detail |
The mirror home position (MHPS)
does not turn off though the feed
operation is completed during
mirror initial operation after turning
on the power.
The mirror home position (MHPS)
does not turn off during shading
operation.
The mirror home position (MHPS)
does not turn on when the mirror
base is returned for the specified
time after copy feed is started and
SPF scanning position shift is
performed. |
| Cause |
Mirror unit defect
Mirror home position sensor defect
MCU PWB defect
Scanner wire disconnection |
Check and
remedy |
Check the scanning operation with
SIM 1-1. |
| L3 |
00 |
Content |
Mirror base return trouble |
| Detail |
The mirror home position (MHPS)
does not turn on though the mirror
base returning is completed during
mirror initial operation after turning
on the power.
The mirror home position does not
turn on when the mirror is
returned to the home position
during shading.
The mirror home position (MHPS)
does not turn on when the mirror
base returning is completed for
the specified time (about 6 sec)
after copy return start. |
| Cause |
Mirror unit
Mirror home position sensor defect
MCU PWB defect
Scanner wire disconnection |
Check and
remedy |
Check the scanning operation with
SIM 1-1. |
| L4 |
01 |
Content |
Main motor lock |
| Detail |
The main motor encoder pulse is
not detected for 400msec. |
| Cause |
Main motor defect
Harness disconnection between
the MCU PWB and the main
motor.
Control circuit failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the main motor operation
with SIM 25-1.
Check the harness and the
connector between the MCU PWB
and the main motor. |
| L6 |
10 |
Content |
Polygon motor lock |
| Detail |
The lock signal (the specified
rotation speed signal) is not
supplied within the specified time
(about 6 sec)after starting the
polygon motor rotation. |
| Cause |
LSU connector disconnection or
harness disconnection in the LSU. |
Check and
remedy |
Check the operation of the
polygon motor with SIM 25-10.
Check the harness and the
connector connection.
LSU replacement |
| L8 |
01 |
Content |
Zero cross pulse (FW) trouble |
| Detail |
Zero cross pulse width is shifted
by 55Hz ± 10% or more. |
| Cause |
MCU PWB defect
Power unit breakdown |
Check and
remedy |
Check the harness and the
connector.
MCU PWB replacement
Power unit replacement |
| U2 |
04 |
Content |
EEPROM serial communication
error |
| Detail |
Error in communication with
EEPROM |
| Cause |
EEPROM failure
Installation of uninitialized EEPROM
MCU PWB EERPOM access
circuit failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check that the EEPROM is
properly set.
To prevent against loss of
counter/adjustment values, record
the values with simulation.
U2 trouble cancel with SIM 16
MCU PWB replacement |
| 11 |
Content |
Counter check sum error |
| Detail |
Counter check sum value stored
in the EEPROM is abnormal. |
| Cause |
EEPROM failure
Control circuit hung up by noises
MCU PWB EEPROM access
circuit defect |
Check and
remedy |
Check that the EEPROM is
properly set.
To prevent against loss of
counter/adjustment values, record
the values with simulation.
U2 trouble cancel with SIM 16
MCU PWB replacement |
| 12 |
Content |
Adjustment value check sum error
(EEPROM) |
| Detail |
Adjustment value data area check
sum error |
| Cause |
EEPROM failure
Control circuit hung up by noises
MCU PWB EEPROM access
circuit failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check that the EEPROM is
properly set.
To prevent against loss of
counter/adjustment values, record
the values with simulation.
U2 trouble cancel with SIM 16
MCU PWB replacement |
| U3 |
29 |
Content |
Mirror base home position error |
| Detail |
Home position is not detected
when starting mirror base shift. |
| Cause |
Mirror unit defect
Mirror home position sensor defect
MCU PWB decfect
Scanner wire disconnection |
Check and
remedy |
Check the scanning operation with
SIM 1-1. |
| U9 |
00 |
Content |
U9-** Communication trouble
between MCU and OPE (OPE
detection) |
| Detail |
Communication setup error,
framing, parity, protocol error |
| Cause |
Operation control PWB connector
disconnection
Operation control PWB MCU PWB
harness failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the connectors and harness
of the operation control PWB and
the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check the ROM of the operation
control PWB. |
| 80 |
Content |
Operation control PWB
communication trouble (Protocol) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and the operation control
PWB (Protocol error) |
| Cause |
Operation control PWB connector
disconnection
Operation control PWB MCU PWB
harness failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the connectors and harness
of the operation control PWB and
the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 81 |
Content |
Operation control PWB
communication trouble (Parity) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and the operation control
PWB (Parity error) |
| Cause |
Operation control PWB connector
disconnection
Operation control PWB MCU PWB
harness failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the connectors and harness
of the operation control PWB and
the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 82 |
Content |
Operation control PWB
communication trouble (Overrun) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and the operation control
PWB (Overrun error) |
| Cause |
Operation control PWB connector
disconnection
Operation control PWB MCU PWB
harness failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the connectors and harness
of the operation control PWB and
the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 84 |
Content |
Operation control PWB
communication trouble (Framing) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and the operation control
PWB (Framing error) |
| Cause |
Operation control PWB connector
disconnection
Operation control PWB MCU PWB
harness failure |
Check and
remedy |
Check the connectors and harness
of the operation control PWB and
the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| 88 |
Content |
Operation control PWB communication trouble (Time-out) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and the operation PWB (Time-out error) |
| Cause |
Operation control PWB connector disconnection Operation control PWB MCU PWB harness failure |
| Check and remedy |
Check the connectors and harness of the operation control PWB and the MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine. |
| F6 |
00 |
Content |
F6: Communication trouble between MCU and FAX (MCU detection) |
| Detail |
Communication establishment error, framing error, parity error, protocol error |
| Cause |
Bad connection of FAX control PWB connector
Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Motherboard connector pin breakage FAX control PWB ROM error, data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check FAX control PWB ROM. |
| 10 |
Content |
FAX control PWB trouble |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control WPB |
| Cause |
Bad connection of FAX control PWB connector
Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB
Motherboard connector pin breakage
FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check FAX control PWB ROM. |
| 80 |
Content |
FAX control PWB communication trouble (Protocol) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Protocol error) |
| Cause |
Bad connection of FAX control PWB connector
Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB
Motherboard connector pin breakage
FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check FAX control PWB ROM. |
| 81 |
Content |
FAX control PWB communication trouble (Parity) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Parity error) |
| Cause |
Bad connection of FAX control PWB connector
Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB
Motherboard connector pin breakage
FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check FAX control PWB ROM. |
| 82 |
Content |
FAX control PWB communication trouble (Overrun) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Overrun error) |
| Cause |
Bad connection of FAX control PWB connector
Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB
Motherboard connector pin breakage
FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check FAX control PWB ROM. |
| 84 |
Content |
FAX control PWB communication trouble (Framing) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Framing error) |
| Cause |
Bad connection of FAX control PWB connector
Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB
Motherboard connector pin breakage
FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check FAX control PWB ROM. |
| 88 |
Content |
FAX control PWB communication trouble (Timeout) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Timeout error) |
| Cause |
Bad connection of FAX control PWB connector
Defective harness between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB
Motherboard connector pin breakage
FAX control PWB ROM error/Data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness between
FAX control PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check FAX control PWB ROM. |
| F9 |
00 |
Content |
F9: Communication trouble
between MCU and printer PWB
(MCU detection) |
| |
Detail |
Communication establishment
error, framing error, parity error,
protocol error |
| Cause |
Bad connection of printer PWB
connector
Defective harness between printer
PWB and MCU PWB.
Motherboard connector pin
breakage
Printer PWB ROM error, data error |
| 00 |
Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness of printer
PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check printer PWB ROM. |
| 10 |
Content |
Printer PWB trouble |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and printer PWB |
| Cause |
Bad connection of printer PWB
connector
Defective harness between printer
PWB and MCU PWB.
Motherboard connector pin
breakage
Printer PWB ROM error, data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness of printer
PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check printer PWB ROM. |
| F9 |
80 |
Content |
Printer PWB communication
trouble (Protocol) |
| Detail |
Communication trouble between
MCU and printer PWB (Protocol
error) |
| Cause |
Bad connection of printer PWB
connector
Defective harness between printer
PWB and MCU PWB.
Motherboard connector pin
breakage
Printer PWB ROM error, data error |
| Check and remedy |
Check connector/harness of printer
PWB and MCU PWB.
Check grounding of the machine.
Check printer PWB ROM. |
