HOW TO ENTER SERVICE MODE FOR SHARP AR 160 - Xerox DocuColor 12 Color Copier

the code to enter the sim mode is #, interrupt ,"C",interrupt. it is time sensitive so you have to be quick entering it

If all you need to reset are user settings, the easiest way is to press #*C* on the control panel to enter service mode. Ener 26 using he number keys and press the copy button. Then enter 6 and press copy again. Change the language from USA to Canada by pressing 2 and copy. Press CA to reboot the machine. After reboot repeat the proceedure to change the language back to USA and press CA again. This will clear out user settings and some service settings.

The correct method to get into the service mode is # * Clr * then enter 14

Good Luck

Andrew

try p-*-C-* to get into service mode use code 14 print to reset machine

Perform the following procedure to enter the simulation mode."#" key Interrupt key "C" key Interrupt key, then, then enter 24 start 7 start, then you can clear the drum count.Press 42, start, 01, start for clearing developer counter, and after clearing all this you have to press 'ca' to exit this mode, rate this and vote for this.

If your copier is showing a "MAINTENANCE" indicator and it is steadily lit, then you will have to seek service by an "AUTHORIZED" Sharp service technician. There is not a "service mode" affiliated with the Sharp AR-5316. If you are in search of how to get the copier up and running, then I can provide you with the proper manual to accomplish this.

Your printer doesn't support Windows 7.But it support Windows Vista.

Here is the driver download page from www.sharpusa.com

http://www.sharpusa.com/CustomerSupport/ProductDownload.aspx

Fill the form as below

Select a Product Category    :  MFPs & Printers
 
Enter Product Model             :  Models not listed
 
Enter Product Model             :  AR-M160 
 
Select a Download Type        :  Driver        
 
Driver Platform                      :  Microsoft          
 
Operating System                 :  windows Vista


And click "search"

Your printer drivers will be listed below.Click on the driver name (Red colour text),your driver will be downloaded now.        

Note : Drivers which are meant for Windows Vista usually Work with Windows 7 too.you can give it a try. 

Solved the problem by switch on press #P Then * then C then *  then 14  This will then ask if to execute the action to clear the service code H5-01.
Will need to ensure that the fuser unit is not causing a blockage on the feed out path as this code is caused by 5 errors / misfeeds in the Fuser unit. 

On the panel display, press #, interrupt,0, interrupt keys in that order. Display will go off then enter the desired number and press Print. If the command has subcode, enter it and press Print to execute.

To reset maintenance codes requires going into service mode. This should only be done by an authorized trained technician as changing or adjusting something in this mode could create all sorts of problems you dont want to deal with.