Here are some important points to keep in mind when working with the SC codes:

  • If a problem concerns a circuit board, disconnect and reconnect the connectors and then test the machine. Often a loose or disconnected harness is the cause of the problem. Always do this before you decide to replace the PCB.
  • If a motor lock error occurs, check the mechanical load before you decide to replace the motor or sensors.
  • When a Level "A" or "B" SC occurs while in an SP mode, the machine cannot display the SC number. If this occurs, check the SC number after leaving the SP mode.
  • The machine reboots automatically when the machine issues a Level "D" SC code. This is done for Level "D" SC codes only.
  • Never turn off the main power switch when the power LED is lit or flashing. To avoid damaging the hard disk or memory, press the operation switch to switch the power off, wait for the power LED to go off, and then switch the main power switch off.
  • The main power LED lights or flashes while the platen cover or ARDF is open, while the main machine is communicating with a facsimile or the network server, or while the machine is accessing the hard disk or memory for reading or writing data.

Here is summary of the SC code groups.

SC100

Image Scanning

SC200

Image Writing

SC300

Image Creation: Charge, Development, Around Drum

SC400

Image Transfer, Cleaning, Other

SC500

Paper Feed and Transport, Duplexing, Fusing

SC600

Communications, Other

SC700

Peripherals

 

SC700 – SC703

ADF

 

SC720

Finisher, Booklet Finisher

 

SC725

Multi Fold Unit

 

SC735

Trimmer Unit

 

SC740

Cover Interposer Tray

 

SC750-SC754

Perfect Binder

 

SC756

Ring Binder

SC800

Firmware, Controller

SC900

Hardware, Controller