Sharp FODC550 with list Error Codes and Epson L5290 Adjustment Program

Sharp FODC550 Printer with list Error Codes and Epson L5290 Adjustment Program

– Printer model: Sharp FODC550
– Error codes on Sharp FODC550 with details instruction fixing:

Code: 10
Description: IMC trouble
An abnormality occurs in the IMC.
Causes: USB chip error/CODEC error on the IMC.

Code: 10
Description: Shading trouble (Black correction)
The CCD black scan level is abnormal when the shading.
Causes: Improper connection of the CCD unit flat cable CCD unit abnormality MCU PWB abnormality

Code: 11
Description: Shading trouble (White correction)
The CCD white scan level is abnormal when the shading.
Causes: Improper connection of the CCD unit flat cable Dirt on the mirror, the lens, and the reference white plate Copy lamp lighting abnormality CCD unit abnormality MCU PWB abnormality (When occurred in the SPF scan position.) Improper installation of the mirror unit

Code: 11
Description: Counter check sum error (EEPROM)
Check sum error of the counter area in the EEPROM
Causes: EEPROM abnormality

Code: 13
Description: IMC flash ROM error
An abnormality occurs in the IMC flash ROM.
Causes: IMC abnormality

Code: 16
Description: IMC DIMM memory read/write check error
An installation error occurs in the IMC memory module. An error occurs during access to the IMC memory.
Causes: Improper installation of the IMC memory module. IMC memory module abnormality IMC memory contact abnormality IMC abnormality.

Code: 16
Description: Abnormal laser output
When the laser output is stopped, HSYNC is detected.
Causes: Laser abnormality MCU PWB abnormality.

Code: 81
Description: IMC communication interface error (parity)
A parity error occurs in communication between the CPU and the IMC.
Causes: IMC memory defect/data abnormality

Code: 84
Description: IMC communication interface error (Framing)
A framing error occurs in communication between the CPU and the IMC.
Causes: IMC memory defect/data abnormality.

Code: E1-00
Description: IMC communication trouble
An abnormality occurs in communication between the CPU and the IMC.
Causes: IMC – CPU signal line abnormality IMC Memory defect/data abnormality

Code: E1-82
Description: IMC communication interface error (Overrun)
An overrun error occurs in communication between the CPU and the IMC.
Causes: IMC memory defect/data abnormality.

Code: E7-02
Description: LSU trouble
The BD signal from the LSU cannot be detected in a certain cycle. (Always OFF or always ON)
Causes: LSU connector or LSU harness defect or disconnection Polygon motor rotation abnormality Laser beams are not generated. MCU PWB abnormality.

Code: F5-02
Description: Copy lamp lighting abnormality
The copy lamp does not turn on.
Causes: Copy lamp abnormality Copy lamp harness abnormality CCD PWB harness abnormality.

Code: H2-00
Description: Thermistor open
The thermistor is open. The fusing unit is not installed.
Causes: Thermistor abnormality Control PWB abnormality Fusing section connector disconnection The fusing unit is not installed.

Code: H3-00
Description: Heat roller high temperature detection
The fusing temperature exceeds 240°C.
Causes: Thermistor abnormality Control PWB abnormality Fusing section connector disconnection.

Code: H4-00
Description: Heat roller low temperature detection
The fusing temperature does not reach 185°C within 27 sec of turning on the power, or the fusing temperature keeps at 140°C.
Causes: Thermistor abnormality Heater lamp abnormality Thermostat abnormality Control PWB abnormality

Code: L1-00
Description: Feeding is not completed within the specified time after starting feeding. (The scan head locking switch is locked)
The white area and the black marking on the shading plate are used to obtain the difference in the CCD level values for judgment of lock. When the difference in the levels of which and black is small, it is judged that the black mark could not be scanned by lock and the trouble code “L1” is displayed
Causes: The scan head is locked by the lock switch. Mirror unit abnormality The scanner wire is disconnected. The origin detection sensor abnormality Mirror motor harness abnormality

Code: L3-00
Description: Scanner return trouble
When the mirror base is returned for the specified time (6 sec) in mirror initializing after turning on the power, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not turn ON. Or when the mirror base is returned for the specified time (about 6 sec) after start of copy return, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not turn ON.
Causes: Mirror unit abnormality Scanner wire disconnection Origin detection sensor abnormality Mirror motor harness abnormality

– Sharp FODC550 printer Error Codes and quick guide on repairing:

Code: L4-01
Description: Main motor lock detection
When the main motor encoder pulse is not detected for 100 msec.
Causes: Main motor unit abnormality Improper connection or disconnection the main motor and the harness. MCU PWB abnormality

Code: L6-10
Description: Polygon motor lock detection
The lock signal (specified rpm signal) does not return within a certain time (about 20 sec) from starting the polygon motor rotation.
Causes: Polygon motor unit abnormality Improper connection or disconnection of the polygon motor and the harness. MCU PWB abnormality

Code: U2-04
Description: EEPROM read/write error (Serial communication error)
EEPROM access process error
Causes: EEPROM abnormality

Code: U9-99
Description: Operation panel language error
There is no language file. The language file is destroyed
Causes: Language file abnormality MCU PWB abnormality

Epson L5290 Adjustment Program

– OS Support: only Windows Operating System.
– Because Adjprog.exe gets Hardware ID info => Antivirus will misunderstand Adjprog.exe is the virus ==> you need to disable antivirus before extract and run Epson L5290 Adjustment Program or add to exclusion folder
– Limitation: Unlimited using on only 1 Computer.
– Epson L5290 AdjProg or Epson L5290 Adjustment Program or Epson L5290 Adj Program, is a middleware developed by third-party software to supply for Epson L5290 printer, making printer continuous printing without error.

– Epson L5290 Adjustment Program is featured with clearing the waste ink counter, ultra-deep clean to clean the printhead, adjust the smoothness of the printhead, adjust the motor headers, and fix the errors: no printing, lack of colour printing, colour blur, prints with horizontal and vertical stripes…

Epson L5290 Adjustment Functions:

– Bi-D Adjustment
– USB ID Input
– Initial Ink Charge
– Deep Cleaning the Print Head
– Reset Waste Ink Pad Counter
– Head ID Setting
– EEPROM initial setting
– Top margin Adjustment

Using Epson L5290 Adjustment Program

– Choose printer model and usb connection

– Choose Particular Adjustment Mode

Using Epson L5290 Adjustment Program Step 2

– Choose Waste Ink Pad Counter

Using Epson L5290 Adjustment Program Step 4

– Read Waste Ink Pad Counter

Using Epson L5290 Adjustment Program Step 5

– Reset Waste Ink Pad Counter

Using Epson L5290 Adjustment Program Step 6

Active Epson L5290 Adjustment Program

– Run Adjprog.exe, Copy L5290 Hardware ID, send it to admin email : [email protected] to get serial key and then active Epson L5290 Adjustment Program.