Sharp MXM260N with list Error Codes and Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program

Sharp MXM260N Printer with list Error Codes and Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program

– Printer model: Sharp MXM260N
– Error codes on Sharp MXM260N with details instruction fixing:

Code: A0-01
Description: Security incompatibility error
When the PCL or the FAX control PWB is installed, it does not match with compatible/incompatible setup of the MCU PWB security.
Causes: The security compatibility/incompatibility of the installed PCL or FAX control PWB does not match with that of the MCU PWB.
Troubleshooting Guides: Cheek the security compatibility/ incompatibility of each board. Match the security compatibility/incompatibility of the boards.

Code: E1-00
Description: IMC PWB communication trouble
Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB
Causes: IMC PWB connector disconnection. Motherboard connector pin breakage. IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

Code: E1-10
Description: IMC PWB trouble
IMC PWB hardware abnormality
Causes: IMC PWB abnormality
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the IMC PWB

Code: E1-11
Description: IMC PWB ASIC error
ASIC abnormality on IMC PWB
Causes: IMC PWB abnormality
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the IMC PWB

Code: E1-12
Description: IMC PWB CODEC IC error
CODEC IC (JBIG chip) abnormality on IMC PWB
Causes: IMC PWB abnormality
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the IMC PWB

Code: E1-13
Description: IMC PWB flash ROM error
Flash ROM abnormality on IMC PWB
Causes: IMC PWB abnormality
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the IMC PWB. When the program download is abnormally terminated, a error may occur. In this case, download the program again.

Code: E1-14
Description: IMC PWB expanded memory module (DIMM) error
IMC extended compression memory module (DIMM) installation error. IMC extended compression memory module (DIMM) access error.
Causes: IMC expanded memory module installation trouble. IMC expanded memory module trouble. IMC expanded memory contact trouble. IMC PWB abnormality.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check installation of the expanded memory module. (Spec: Added to Slot 1.) Replace the expanded memory module. Replace the IMC PWB.

Code: E1-15
Description: IMC PWB page memory error /SRAM error
IMC PWB page memory or work SRAM access error
Causes: IMC PWB abnormality
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the IMC PWB

Code: E1-16
Description: IMC PWB standard compression memory error
Access error of standard compression memory on IMC PWB
Causes: IMC PWB abnormality
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the IMC PWB

Code: E1-17
Description: IMC PWB smoothing IC error
IMC PWB smoothing IC abnormality
Causes: IMC PWB abnormality
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the IMC PWB

Code: E1-80
Description: IMC PWB communication trouble (protocol)
Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Protocol error)
Causes: IMC PWB connector disconnection. Motherboard connector pin breakage. IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

Code: E1-81
Description: IMC PWB communication trouble (Parity)
Communication trouble between MCU and printer IMC (Parity error)
Causes: IMC PWB connector disconnection. Motherboard connector pin breakage. IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

Code: E1-82
Description: IMC PWB communication trouble (Overrun)
Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Overrun error)
Causes: IMC PWB connector disconnection. Motherboard connector pin breakage. IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

Code: E1-84
Description: IMC PWB communication trouble (Framing)
Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Framing error)
Causes: IMC PWB connector disconnection. Motherboard connector pin breakage. IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

Code: E1-88
Description: IMC PWB communication trouble (Time-out)
Communication trouble between MCU and IMC PWB (Time-out error)
Causes: IMC PWB connector disconnection. Motherboard connector pin breakage. IMC PWB ROM defect, data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors of the IMC PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check the ROM of the IMC PWB.

Code: E7-02
Description: LSU trouble
BD signal from LSU is not detected in a constant cycle (Kept OFF or ON)
Causes: LSU connector or LSU inside harness trouble or disconnection. Polygon motor rotation abnormality. Laser does not illuminate. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check for disconnection of the LSU connector. Check the LSU operation with SIM 61-1. Check that the polygon motor rotates normally. Check laser LED lighting. Replace the LSU unit. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: E7-10
Description: CCD black level error
CCD black reference plate scan level abnormality when the copy lamp turns off.
Causes: Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit. CCD unit error.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check flat cable installation to the CCD unit. Check CCD unit

Code: E7-11
Description: CCD white level error
Improper CCD white reference plate reading level for copy lamp lighting
Causes: Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit. Dirt on the mirror, lens, and reference white plate. Copy lamp lighting trouble. CCD unit abnormality. MCU PWB abnormality. (Occurred in the RSPF scan position)
Troubleshooting Guides: Clean the mirror, the lens, and the reference white plate. Check the copy lamp light quantity and its operation. (SIM 5-3) Check CCD unit. Check MCU PWB.

– Sharp MXM260N printer Error Codes and quick guide on repairing:

Code: E7-12
Description: Shading trouble
White correction is not completed in the specified number of times.
Causes: Flat cable installation failure to CCD unit. Dirt on the mirror, lens, and reference. white plate. Copy lamp lighting trouble. CCD unit abnormality. MCU PWB abnormality.
Troubleshooting Guides: Clean the mirror, the lens, and the reference white plate. Check the copy lamp light quantity and its operation. (SIM 5-3) Check CCD unit. Check MCU PWB.

Code: EE-EL
Description: Developer adjustment trouble (Over-toned abnormality)
An abnormality occurred in execution of automatic developer adjustment. Sample data was detected over-toner.
Causes: Toner concentration sensor abnormality. Toner concentration trouble. Developing unit trouble. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Use SIM 25-2 to perform the auto developer adjustment.

Code: EE-EU
Description: Developer adjustment trouble (Undertoned abnormality)
An abnormality occurred in execution of automatic developer adjustment. Sample data was detected under-toner.
Causes: Toner concentration sensor abnormality. Toner concentration trouble. Developing unit trouble. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Use SIM 25-2 to perform the auto developer adjustment.

Code: F1-00
Description: Finisher communication trouble
Communication line test error occurs when power is turned on or after the exit of a simulation mode. Error in finisher communication
Causes: Connection trouble or disconnection of the connector and harness between the body and the finisher. Finisher control PWB trouble. Control PWB failure. Malfunction by noises.
Troubleshooting Guides: Canceled by turning OFF/ON the power. Check the connectors and the harness of communication line. Replace the finisher control PWB.

Code: F1-03
Description: Delivery roller lift motor trouble
Paper exit roller lift-up motor operation abnormality
Causes: Motor lock. Motor rpm abnormality. Overcurrent to the motor. Finisher control PWB trouble.
Troubleshooting Guides: Use SIM3-3 to check the paddle motor operation

Code: F1-10
Description: Staple motor trouble
Staple motor operation abnormality
Causes: Motor lock. Motor rpm abnormality. Overcurrent to the motor. Finisher control PWB trouble.
Troubleshooting Guides: Use SIM 3-3 to check the staple motor operation.

Code: F1-15
Description: Tray lift motor trouble
The finisher lift-up motor does not reach the specified position
Causes: Lift-up motor abnormality. Lift-up motor upper limit sensor abnormality. Finisher PWB abnormality.
Troubleshooting Guides: Use SIM 3-3 to check the lift-up motor operation

Code: F1-19
Description: Paper alignment motor F trouble
Alignment motor operation abnormality
Causes: Motor lock. Motor rpm abnormality. Overcurrent to the motor. Finisher control PWB trouble.
Troubleshooting Guides: Use SIM3-3 to check the alignment (F) motor operation.

Code: F1-20
Description: Paper alignment motor R trouble
Alignment motor operation abnormality
Causes: Motor lock. Motor rpm abnormality. Overcurrent to the motor. Finisher control PWB trouble.
Troubleshooting Guides: Use SIM3-3 to check the alignment (R) motor operation

Code: F1-37
Description: RAM data trouble
Backup RAM contents are disturbed
Causes: Finisher control PWB trouble. Malfunction by noise.
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the finisher control PWB.

Code: F1-50
Description: Incompatible trouble
Speed does not coincide between finisher and main unit
Causes: Connection of a finisher incompatible with the machine is detected.
Troubleshooting Guides: Connect the MX-FN13 to the machine.

Code: F1-95
Description: Paper exit option configuration error
An improper option is installed.
Causes: Configuration of the paper exit option is improperness.
Troubleshooting Guides: Install a proper option.

Code: F2-02
Description: Toner supply failure
The value judged from the actual toner supply hysteresis differs greatly from the toner sensor value
Causes: Developing unit trouble. Toner supply abnormality caused by installation of unpacked toner cartridge.
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the developing unit. Use SIM 25-1 to perform DV stirring.

Code: F2-04
Description: Identification error Model error Type error Destination error Data abnormality Misc error
(Identification error) When the CRUM trademark differs. When the CRUM company code differs.
(Model error) When the boot program model code does not match with the CRUM model information
(Type error) When the CRUM type is other than [Genuine/Conversion/Production rotation]
(Destination error) The destination of the body differs from that of the CRUM
(Data abnormality) The initial check information includes an erroneous value. When the max. toner supply time is 00. When the print hard stop is 00
Causes: CRUM chip failure. Erroneous TNCA.
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the CRUM chip. Replace the TNCA.

Code: F2-05
Description: CRUM chip communication error
Causes: CRUM chip failure. Developing unit contact trouble. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check installation of the developing unit. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: F2-58
Description: Temperature humidity sensor abnormality
Temperature humidity sensor abnormality
Causes: Temperature humidity sensor connector disconnection. Short-circuit of the temperature humidity sensor was detected.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connection of temperature humidity sensor. Replace the temperature humidity sensor.

Code: F5-02
Description: Copy lamp (xenon lamp) error
The copy lamp does not light up
Causes: Copy lamp abnormality. Copy lamp harness abnormality. CCD PWB harness abnormality.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the copy lamp. (SIM 5-3) When the lamp lights: Check the harnesses and connectors between the CCD unit and the MCU PWB. When the lamp does not light: Check the harness and connector between the copy lamp and the MCU PWB. Replace the copy lamp unit. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: F6-00
Description: FAX control PWB communication trouble
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB
Causes: FAX control PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.

Code: F6-10
Description: FAX control PWB trouble
FAX control PWB abnormality
Causes: FAX control PWB defect
Troubleshooting Guides: Replate the FAX control PWB

Code: F6-80
Description: FAX control PWB communication trouble (Protocol)
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Protocol error)
Causes: FAX control PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.

Code: F6-81
Description: FAX control PWB communication trouble (Parity)
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Parity error)
Causes: FAX control PWB connector disconnection Harness trouble between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.

Code: F6-82
Description: FAX control PWB communication trouble (Overrun)
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Overrun error)
Causes: FAX control PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.

Code: F6-84
Description: FAX control PWB communication trouble (Framing)
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Framing error)
Causes: FAX control PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.

Code: F6-88
Description: FAX control PWB communication trouble (Time-out)
Communication trouble between MCU and FAX control PWB (Time-out error)
Causes: FAX control PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. FAX control PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of FAX control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check FAX control PWB ROM.

Code: F6-96
Description: Combination error between the MCU and the FAX firmware.
The version of the FAX firmware is not changed “04.xx” or later.
Causes: The version of the FAX firmware is not proper.
Troubleshooting Guides: Change the version of the FAX firmware to “04.xx” or later.

Code: F6-99
Description: FAX control PWB destination error
The machine destination setup does not coincide with the FAX control PWB destination setup.
Causes: The machine destination setup (Sim 26-6) does not coincide with the FAX control PWB setup
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the variety of FAX LIU PWB. Check the machine destination setup (Sim 22-6) and FAX country code (Soft SW table).

Code: F9-00
Description: Printer PWB communication trouble
Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB
Causes: Printer PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.

Code: F9-10
Description: Printer PWB trouble
Printer PWB abnormality
Causes: Printer PWB defect
Troubleshooting Guides: Replace the printer PWB

Code: F9-80
Description: Printer PWB communication trouble (Protocol)
Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Protocol error)
Causes: Printer PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.

Code: F9-81
Description: Printer PWB communication trouble (Parity)
Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Parity error)
Causes: Printer PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.

Code: F9-82
Description: Printer PWB communication trouble (Overrun)
Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Overrun error)
Causes: Printer PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.

Code: F9-84
Description: Printer PWB communication trouble (Framing)
Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Framing error)
Causes: Printer PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.

Code: F9-88
Description: Printer PWB communication trouble (Time-out)
Communication trouble between MCU and printer PWB (Time-out error)
Causes: Printer PWB connector disconnection. Harness trouble between the printer PWB and the MCU PWB. Motherboard connector pin breakage. Printer PWB ROM defect/Data failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the printer PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on printer PWB.

Code: F9-96
Description: MCU and PCL PWB communication versions discrepancy error
Incompatible PCL PWB was installed to the copier
Causes: Different PCL PWB was installed.
Troubleshooting Guides: Install the MX-PB12 to the copier

Code: F9-99
Description: Printer PWB language error
The machine language setup does not coincide with the PCL board language setup.
Causes: PCL board connection error. SIM setup error.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check combination between the firmware on PCL board and the panel screen data, and download the correct version, if necessary. Check the machine language information. (Machine language setup: SIM 26-22)

Code: H2-00
Description: Main heater lamp thermistor open hard detection
Main heater lamp thermistor open detection. Fusing unit not installed.
Causes: Main thermistor defect. Control PWB failure. Fusing section connector contact failure. Fusing unit not installed.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the harness and the connector of the thermistor and the MCU.

Code: H2-01
Description: Sub heater lamp thermistor open hard detection
Fusing sub thermistor open detection. Fusing unit not installed.
Causes: Sub thermistor defect. Control PWB failure. Fusing section connector contact failure. Fusing unit not installed.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the harness and the connector of the thermistor and the MCU.

Code: H3-00
Description: Main heater lamp abnormally high temperature hard detection trouble
The fusing main heater thermistor causes abnormally high temperature
Causes: Main thermistor defect. Control PWB failure. Fusing section connector contact failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the main heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-1. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

Code: H3-01
Description: Sub heater lamp abnormally high temperature hard detection trouble
The fusing sub thermistor causes abnormally high temperature
Causes: Sub thermistor defect. Control PWB failure. Fusing section connector contact failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

Code: H3-10
Description: Main heater lamp abnormally high temperature soft detection trouble
A/D value the fusing main thermistor causes abnormally high temperature (over 230°C).
Causes: Main heater lamp thermistor defect. Control PWB failure. Fusing section connector contact failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the main heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-1. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

Code: H3-11
Description: Sub heater lamp abnormally high temperature soft detection trouble
A/D value the fusing sub heater lamp thermistor causes abnormally high temperature (over 230°C).
Causes: Sub heater lamp thermistor defect. Control PWB failure. Fusing section connector contact failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

Code: H4-00
Description: Main heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection
The setup temperature (about 90°C) is not reached within the specified time (about 17sec) from turning on the power. When the temperature of main heater lamp thermistor falls below 140°C in the standby mode or printing. When the temperature of main heater lamp thermistor falls below 50°C in the pre-heat mode.
Causes: Main heater lamp thermistor defect Main heater lamp failure Main thermostat failure Control PWB failure
Troubleshooting Guides: 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. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check for disconnection of the heater lamp and thermostat. Check the interlock switch. Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

Code: H4-01
Description: Sub heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection
The setup temperature (about 90°C) is not reached within the specified time (about 17sec) from turning on the power. When the temperature of sub heater thermistor falls below 140°C in the standby mode or printing. When the temperature of sub heater lamp thermistor falls below 50°C in the pre-heat mode.
Causes: Sub heater lamp thermistor defect. Sub heater lamp failure. Sub thermostat failure. Control PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14.

Code: H4-20
Description: Main heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection
The setup temperature (about –25°C: Sim 43-1-1) is not reached within the specified time (about 32sec) from turning on the power. A/D value of fusing main thermistor is not reached within the specified temperature. (specified temperature : SIM43-1 (600dpi) –25°C )
Causes: Main thermistor defect. Main heater lamp failure. Main thermostat failure. Control PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the main heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-1. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Check that there is no foreign material in the contact section between the thermistor and the heat roller.

Code: H4-21
Description: Sub heater lamp abnormally low temperature detection
The setup temperature (about –25°C: Sim 43-1-1) is not reached within the specified time (about 32sec) from turning on the power. A/D value of fusing sub thermistor is not reached within the specified temperature (specified temperature : SIM43-1 (600dpi) –25°C )
Causes: Sub thermistor defect. Sub heater lamp failure. Sub thermostat failure. Control PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the sub heater lamp blinking with SIM 5-2-2. When the lamp blinks normally: Check the thermistor and the harness. Check the MCU PWB thermistor input circuit. If lamp lights and stays lit: Check the power circuit and the lamp control circuit on MCU PWB. Clear the display of self-diagnostics with SIM 14. Check that there is no foreign material in the contact section between the thermistor and the heat roller.

Code: H5-01
Description: 10 times of continuous detection of the lower paper exit sensor (POD1) lead edge jam or the upper paper exit sensor (POD2) lead edge jam or the duplex sensor (PPD2) rear edge jam
After supplying the power, one of the above jams occurs 10 times continuously in printing Counting is started on supplying the power. When any one of the above jams occurs, one count is made. When paper entry to the POD1 or POD2 is detected, the counter is cleared.
Causes: A paper jam (paper rounding, etc.) near the duplex sensor (PPD2) on the fusing unit is not canceled completely. POD1, POD2, PPD2 sensor breakdown or harness connection trouble Fusing unit installation failure
Troubleshooting Guides: Check for jam paper in the fusing section. (paper winding, etc.) Check fusing unit installation. Check the POD1, POD2 or PPD2 sensor. Clear the trouble with SIM 14.

Code: L1-00
Description: Scanner feed trouble
Scanner feed is not completed within the specified time.
Causes: Mirror unit defect. Scanner wire disconnection. Origin detection sensor error. Mirror motor harness abnormality.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the scanning operation with SIM 1- 1. When the mirror not feeds: Check for disconnection of the scanner wire. Check the harness and connector between the mirror motor and the MCU PWB. Replace the mirror unit. Replace the MCU PWB. When the mirror feeds: Check the mirror home position sensor with SiM 1-2.

Code: L3-00
Description: Scanner return trouble
Scanner return is not completed within the specified time. When OC copying with the mirror at the home position, the mirror is not in the home position.
Causes: Mirror unit defect. The scanner wire is disconnected. Origin detection sensor error. Mirror motor harness abnormality.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the scanning operation with SIM 1- 1. When the mirror fails to return: Check for disconnection of the scanner wire. Check the harness and connector between the mirror motor and the MCU PWB. Replace the mirror unit. Replace the MCU PWB. When the mirror feeds: Check the mirror home position sensor with SiM 1-2.

Code: L4-01
Description: Main motor trouble
The main motor does not rotate. The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec or more after the main motor rotates. The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec during rotation of the main motor.
Causes: Main motor defect. Main motor connection, harness trouble or disconnection. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the main motor operation with SIM 25-1. Check connection of the main motor harness and connector. Replace the main motor. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: L4-11
Description: Shifter motor trouble
The shifter home position detection signal is not detected when the shifter is operating.
Causes: Shifter motor trouble or harnes connection trouble and disconnection. Shifter home position sensor trouble.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the shifter motor operation with SIM 3-11. Check connection of the shifter motor harness/connector. Replace the shifter motor. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: L4-31
Description: Fusing fan lock trouble
Fusing fan does not rotate. The fusing fan lock signal is detected for 1sec or more.
Causes: Fusing fan connection trouble, harness disconnection. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check connection of the fusing fan. Replace the fusing fan. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: L4-32
Description: Power fan lock trouble
Exhaust/intake fan motor does not rotate. The fan lock signal is detected for 1sec or more.
Causes: Fan connection trouble, harness disconnection. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check connection of the exhaust/intake fan. Replace the exhaust/intake fan. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: L4-33
Description: Paper exit fan lock trouble
Paper exit fan does not rotate. The paper exit fan lock signal is detected for 1sec or more.
Causes: Paper exit fan connection trouble, harness disconnection. MCU PWB failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check connection of the paper exit fan. Replace the paper exit fan. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: L6-10
Description: Polygon motor lock trouble
The polygon motor does not rotate. The motor lock signal is detected for 6sec or more after the polygon motor rotates. The motor lock signal is detected for 1sec during rotation of the polygon motor.
Causes: Polygon motor unit failure Polygon motor connection, harness trouble or disconnection MCU PWB failure
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the polygon motor operation with SIM 61-1. Check the connectors and the harness of polygon motor Replace the polygon motor. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: L8-10
Description: Power abnormality detection trouble
The power status monitoring signal keeps power OFF state after passing the specified time (2sec).
Causes: Circuit around the power status monitoring signal (PSSTS) failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check whether power status monitoring signal (PSSTS) on MCU PWB is OPEN or not. Replace MCU PWB.

Code: PF-00
Description: PF trouble
The copy inhibit command from RIC is received.
Causes: Judged by the host.
Troubleshooting Guides: Inform to the host.

Code: U1-01
Description: FAX battery error
The SRAM backup battery voltage on FAX control PWB falls.
Causes: The SRAM backup battery voltage on FAX control PWB falls.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check voltage of the SRAM back up battery. Replace the battery.

Code: U1-02
Description: PANEL LOW battery error
The voltage of the panel clock function battery falls.
Causes: The voltage of the panel clock function battery falls.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check voltage of panel clock function battery. Replace the battery.

Code: U2-04
Description: EEPROM communication error
EEPROM communication error
Causes: EEPROM defect. ICU PWB EEPROM access circuit failure.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check that the EEPROM is properly set. Clear trouble with SIM 16. Replace the MCU PWB.

Code: U2-20
Description: Machine speed code data error
The machine boot speed information is not identical to the model code speed information
Causes: EEPROM defect. SIM operation error.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check for matching of the machine and model information setting in SIM26-57.

Code: U7-00
Description: RIC communication trouble
Error in communication with RIC. Error in communication test after turning on the power or canceling SIM.
Causes: Connector harness contact trouble or disconnection. RIC control PWB trouble. MCU PWB failure. Malfunction by noises.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the communication cable, connectors from the RIC box to the main body.

Code: U9-00
Description: Operation control PWB communication trouble
Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB
Causes: Operation control PWB connector disconnection Harness failure of the operation control PWB and the MCU PWB
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier. Check ROM on the operation control PWB.

Code: U9-80
Description: Operation control PWB communication trouble (Protocol)
Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Protocol error)
Causes: Operation control PWB connector disconnection. Harness failure of the operation control. PWB and the MCU PWB.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier.

Code: U9-81
Description: Operation control PWB communication trouble (Parity)
Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Parity error)
Causes: Operation control PWB connector disconnection. Harness failure of the operation control PWB and the MCU PWB.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier.

Code: U9-82
Description: Operation control PWB communication trouble (Overrun)
Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Overrun error)
Causes: Operation control PWB connector disconnection. Harness failure of the operation control PWB and the MCU PWB.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier.

Code: U9-84
Description: Operation control PWB communication trouble (Framing)
Communication trouble between MCU and the operation control PWB (Framing error)
Causes: Operation control PWB connector disconnection. Harness failure of the operation control PWB and the MCU PWB.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier.

Code: U9-88
Description: Operation control PWB communication trouble (Time-out)
Communication trouble between MCU and the operation PWB (Time-out error)
Causes: Operation control PWB connector disconnection. Harness failure of the operation control PWB and the MCU PWB.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the connectors and the harness of the operation control PWB and MCU PWB. Check the grounding of the copier.

Code: U9-99
Description: Operation panel destination error
An error occurred in checking the destination of the operation panel and the main body.
Causes: Erroneous connection the operation panel unit. SIM setup error.
Troubleshooting Guides: Check the destination information of the operation panel unit and the MCU. (Use SIM 26-6 for the destination of the body.)

Epson Artisan-1430 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 Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program or add to exclusion folder
– Limitation: Unlimited using on only 1 Computer.
– Epson Artisan-1430 AdjProg or Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program or Epson Artisan-1430 Adj Program, is a middleware developed by third-party software to supply for Epson Artisan-1430 printer, making printer continuous printing without error.

– Epson Artisan-1430 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 Artisan-1430 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 Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program

– Choose printer model and usb connection

– Choose Particular Adjustment Mode

Using Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program Step 2

– Choose Waste Ink Pad Counter

Using Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program Step 4

– Read Waste Ink Pad Counter

Using Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program Step 5

– Reset Waste Ink Pad Counter

Using Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program Step 6

Active Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program

– Run Adjprog.exe, Copy Artisan-1430 Hardware ID, send it to admin email : [email protected] to get serial key and then active Epson Artisan-1430 Adjustment Program.