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Sharp AR-M208 Operation Manual

Sharp AR-M208 Operation Manual

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MODEL
AR-M208
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
• GETTING STARTED
• MAKING COPIES
• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
• COPIER TROUBLE?
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-M208 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • COPIER TROUBLE? • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Page...
  • Page 2 FOR YOUR RECORDS ... To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the copier’s serial number located on the back of the unit. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number ➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣...
  • Page 3 OUTLINE OF THIS MANUAL GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustments. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes special copying functions including various image editing functions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION ......... . . 6 CAUTIONS .
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 4 COPIER TROUBLE? STATUS MESSAGES ........72 MISFEED REMOVAL .
  • Page 6 CONTENTS...
  • Page 7 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. INTRODUCTION ........6 CAUTIONS .

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The descriptions and the illustrations in this manual are mainly for the copier without any option installed. No part of these manuals may be reproduced in any form without permission from Sharp Corporation. We reserve the right to change the contents of these manuals without notice for purposes of improvement.

  • Page 9: Cautions

    THIS MACHINE CONTAINS MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR SHARP DEALER OR SERVICER FOR INSTRUCTIONS. This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury.

  • Page 10: Copier Installation

    COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. CAUTION: If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier.
  • Page 11 Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements (See page 97.). Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded. NOTE: Connect the copier to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.

  • Page 12: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time at 600 dpi is only 4.8 seconds (except when recovering from a power save mode or immediately after power on). Copying speed is 20 copies/min. at 600 dpi, which lends itself for business use, providing improvement in working efficiency.
  • Page 13 Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in active use, and meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines. As an that this product meets the energy efficiency. ® NERGY Partner, SHARP has determined NERGY MAIN FEATURES ® guidelines for...

  • Page 14: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Document feeder tray (p. 26) Hold up to 40 originals. Original guides Ajust to the size of the originals. Right side cover (p. 74) Open to remove misfed originals. Feeding roller cover (p. 73) Open to remove misfed originals. Exit area Finished originals are output here.

  • Page 15: Interior

    Interior Bypass tray paper guides (p. 42) Adjust to the width of the copy paper. Bypass tray (p. 41) Paper including special paper (such as transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray. Bypass tray extension (p. 41) Pull out when feeding large paper such as 8-1/2"...

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel COPY key and indicator (p. 84, 92) Press to select the COPY mode. Press and hold during standby or during warm- up to display the total output count and the quantity of toner remaining. Mode keys and indicators these keys...
  • Page 17 AUTO IMAGE key (p. 37) Press for automatic copy ratio selection. 2-SIDED COPY key (p. 28) Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 2-sided or 2-sided to 1-sided copy mode. OUTPUT key (p. 49) Press to select the sort, group or staple sort* mode.

  • Page 18: Power On And Off

    POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. Power on Turn the power switch to the "ON" position. Power on When the power switch is turned to the "ON" position, the message "System check." will appear in the message display and warm-up will start.

  • Page 19: Initial Settings

    Initial settings The copier assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the CLEAR ALL (CA) key is pressed, or a preset time (auto clear time) after the last copy is made in any mode. The initial settings that appear in the display are shown below.

  • Page 20: Function Icons

    FUNCTION ICONS The following function icons will be indicated on the setting screen of each copier function. 2-sided copy mode: One-sided to two-sided copying Two-sided to two-sided copying Two-sided to one-sided copying Output mode: Sort mode Staple sort mode Group mode Margin shift: Right Down...

  • Page 21: Function Review

    FUNCTION REVIEW The current settings of copier functions that have been selected can be viewed in the display. The XY ZOOM and TRANSPARENCY functions cannot be viewed on the function review screen. Press the JOB STATUS key. The review screen will appear. Use the keys to select a function.

  • Page 22: Auditing Accounts

    AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not perform copier functions until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered. # KEY OPERATOR See page 17 of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for setting the auditing mode. How to copy in the auditing mode If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the following message will appear in the display in place of the normal initial conditions display.
  • Page 23 When copying is completed, press the AUDIT CLEAR key. NOTE: If an unassigned number is entered, "Enter your account number." will appear again in the display, indicating that the number was not accepted. When the key operator program for account number security has been set and unassigned numbers are entered three successive times, the copier will not accept another number for one minute, and the following message will appear.
  • Page 25 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustments. COPYING FROM THE PLATEN GLASS....24 COPYING FROM THE RSPF .

  • Page 26: Copying From The Platen Glass

    COPYING FROM THE PLATEN GLASS The basic copying procedure is described below. Image loss (max. 5/32" (4 mm)) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies. Also image loss (max. 1/8" (3 mm)) can occur along the other edges of the copies. NOTE: If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, enter a 5-digit account number.
  • Page 27 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. Ready to copy. 100% 100% Set the number of copies using the numeric keys. A single copy can be made even when "0" is displayed. Press the CLEAR (C) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. Press the START ( ) key.

  • Page 28: Copying From The Rspf

    COPYING FROM THE RSPF About reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) The reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) hold up to 40 originals each for automatic document feeding. If the RSPF is being used, two-sided originals can be copied automatically without having to manually turn them over.
  • Page 29 Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. The original size will be indicated in the display, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected. #KEY OPERATOR The auto paper select function can be disabled using a key operator program.

  • Page 30: Two-Sided Copying

    TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made by manually placing originals on the platen glass as described in the procedure below. Fully automatic two-sided copies can be made from one-sided originals. Additionally, fully automatic two-sided copying of two-sided originals or one-sided copying of two-sided originals can be made.

  • Page 31: Using The Platen Glass

    Use the keys to select one-sided to two-sided copying. Also the 2-SIDED COPY key can be used to select a 2-sided copy mode. Use the key to select binding change if desired. Then, press the OK key. The image of one side can be rotated 180º using the image rotation feature. This feature can be useful depending on the orientation of the original image and the desired binding position.
  • Page 32 TWO-SIDED COPYING Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. The 2-sided copy mode selection screen will appear. Use the Also the 2-SIDED COPY key can be used to select a 2-sided copy mode. Use the key to select binding change if desired. Then, press the OK key.

  • Page 33: Two-Sided Copies From Two-Sided Originals

    Place the second original face down on the platen glass and press the START ( ) key again. To stop a copy run during duplex copying, press the CLEAR (C) key. To cancel the 2-sided copy mode, press the 2-SIDED COPY key, select the one-sided to one-sided mode, and press the OK key.

  • Page 34: One-Sided Copies From Two-Sided Originals

    TWO-SIDED COPYING Use the press the OK key. Also the 2-SIDED COPY key can be used to select a 2-sided copy mode. Set the number of copies and press the START ( Be sure not to touch the originals as they move on the reversing tray. This may cause misfeeds.
  • Page 35 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. The 2-sided copy mode selection screen will appear. Use the keys to select two-sided to one-sided copying. Use the key to select binding change if desired. Then, press the OK key. The image of one side can be rotated 180º using the image rotation feature. This feature can be useful depending on the orientation of the original image and the desired binding position.

  • Page 36: Exposure Adjustment

    EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT This copier has four exposure modes to choose from: AUTO, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO, and PHOTO. Auto This is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the characteristics of an original being copied are "read" by the exposure system, and exposure adjustments are made automatically. This optimizes the contrast of the copied images by reducing the effect of colored or shaded background areas.
  • Page 37 Use the keys to adjust the copy density as desired. Copy density cannot be adjusted manually in the AUTO exposure mode. Press the OK key. To return to the AUTO mode, press the EXPOSURE key, use the "AUTO", and press the OK key. EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT EXPOSURE AUTO...

  • Page 38: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    REDUCTION/ ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the COPY RATIO key. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. NOTE: When using the RSPF, the zoom range is 50% to 200%. Automatic selection When the auto image function is enabled, the reduction or enlargement ratio cannot be selected manually.
  • Page 39 Press the AUTO IMAGE key. The copy ratio will be automatically set. If the original and the selected copy paper are not in the same orientation, the image will be automatically rotated to match the copy paper. However, if enlargement is selected for copying onto a paper size larger than 8-1/2"...

  • Page 40: Manual Selection

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual selection Place an original on the platen glass and close the platen cover. Press the COPY RATIO key. The copy ratio adjustment screen will appear. Use the keys to select a zoom ratio. A.Preset reduction ratios are: 95%, 77%, 64%, 50%, and 25%. B.Preset enlargement ratios are: 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%, and 400%.
  • Page 41 Press the OK key. The display will return to the basic screen. Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. If the auto paper select function has been enabled, the appropriate copy paper size will have been automatically selected based on the original size and the selected copy ratio. If the auto paper select function has been disabled or if copying onto a different size paper, use the PAPER SELECT key to select the paper feed station with the desired paper size.

  • Page 42: Rotation Copying

    ROTATION COPYING If rotation of original image is enabled using a key operator program, the image of the original will rotate when the orientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper. Rotation copying will function only if the auto paper select mode or the auto image mode has been selected. Even if rotation of original image is disabled using a key operator program, rotation copying will function when the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 function is selected.

  • Page 43: Bypass Feed (Special Paper)

    Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray. Up to 40 sheets of SHARP recommended transparency film and labels can be set at one time. Up to 5 envelopes can be set at one time.
  • Page 44 BYPASS FEED (special paper) Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. For the number of sheets which can be loaded into the tray, see the previous page. When adding paper, first remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added and then reload as a single stack.
  • Page 45 BYPASS FEED (special paper) Set the number of copies and press the START ( ) key. NOTE: The bypass tray can be used to copy onto the two sides of paper manually. When copying the second original, be sure to turn over the copy of the first original left to right and place it into the bypass tray as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 46: Interrupting A Copy Run

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. Two-sided and 2 in 1/ 4 in 1 copying jobs cannot be interrupted. Two-sided copying, sort, group, staple sort, job programs and 2 in 1/ 4 in 1 cannot be selected for interrupt copying.
  • Page 47 When all INTERRUPT copies are finished, press the INTERRUPT ( key again to cancel the INTERRUPT mode, and remove the original used for interrupt copying. All settings for the interrupted job will be automatically restored. Replace the original(s) for the interrupted job and press the START ) key to resume copying.
  • Page 48 INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN...

  • Page 49: Special Functions

    CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes special copying functions including various image editing functions. SORT/GROUP........48 Copying in the sort or group mode.

  • Page 50: Sort/Group

    SORT/GROUP The copier has two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by originals. Sort mode Sets of copies will be sequentially delivered to the center tray. Group mode Multiple copies of each original will be grouped in the center tray.
  • Page 51 Press the OUTPUT key. The output mode selection screen will appear. Use the keys to select the desired output mode and press the OK key. Also the OUTPUT key can be used to select an output mode. Make all other desired copier selections and press the START ( key.
  • Page 52 SORT/GROUP After all originals have been scanned, press the READ-END key. Copying will start. If the memory becomes full of scanned original image data, a warning message will appear. Press the START ( ) key to start copying the data in memory or the CLEAR ALL (CA) key to cancel copying.

  • Page 53: Margin Shift

    MARGIN SHIFT The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text or image to increase the margin by approximately 1/2". Increased Original Copy margin The location of the margin to be increased can be selected at the left edge, the right edge or the top edge of the page.
  • Page 54 MARGIN SHIFT Press the OK key. The setting screen for MARGIN SHIFT will appear. Use the keys to select the shift direction and the to select the shift amount. Select the shift direction from DOWN, RIGHT, and LEFT. Select the shift amount from 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 1". Press the OK key.

  • Page 55: Erase

    ERASE This copier has an edge erase mode and a center erase mode. Edge erase Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies which appear when thick paper or a book is used as an original. Center erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents.
  • Page 56 ERASE Use the Select "EDGE", "CENTER" or "EDGE + CENTER". Use the Press the OK key. The display will return to the basic screen. Make all other desired copier selections and press the START ( key. To cancel the erase feature, select the erase feature again and select "OFF". keys to select the desired erase mode.

  • Page 57: Dual Page Copy

    DUAL PAGE COPY The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the platen glass. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature can be used in the one-sided to two-sided copying mode. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 / 4 in 1, center erae, edge+center erase, enlargement or staple sort features.
  • Page 58 DUAL PAGE COPY Use the key. A check mark will appear to the left of "DUAL PAGE COPY", and the display will return to the basic screen. Check to be sure that 8-1/2" x 11" sized copy paper is selected. 8-1/2"...

  • Page 59: In 1 Or 4 In 1

    2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to copy 2 or 4 originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. 2 in 1 copying Pattern 4 in 1 copying Pattern These features cannot be used with the dual page copying, XY zoom, erase or margin shift features.
  • Page 60 2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. Then press the OK key. The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. Use the The selection screen for 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 will appear. Use the The setting screen for 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 will appear.
  • Page 61 Use the keys to select a type of border line. Select the solid line, broken line or no border line. Press the OK key. The display will return to the basic screen. Make all other desired copier selections and press the START ( key.

  • Page 62: B/W Reverse

    B/W REVERSE The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the TEXT mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is canceled, the TEXT mode will not automatically be canceled.
  • Page 63 Make all other desired copier selections and press the START ( key. To cancel the B/W reverse feature, highlight "B/W REVERSE" with a check mark on the SPECIAL MODES screen and press the OK key. B/W REVERSE...

  • Page 64: Xy Zoom

    XY ZOOM The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. Example: Reduction only in the horizontal direction This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature.
  • Page 65 Use the keys to select "XY ZOOM" and press the OK key. The setting screen for XY ZOOM will appear. The copy ratio in the horizontal direction will be highlighted. Use the , , , and direction. Use the keys to set the approximate ratio, then press the ratio or key to increase the ratio.
  • Page 66 XY ZOOM Press the OK key. The display will return to the basic screen. Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. If the auto paper select function has been enabled, the appropriate copy paper size will have been automatically selected based on the original size and the selected copy ratios. Image rotation may occur.

  • Page 67: Transparency

    TRANSPARENCY The TRANSPARENCY feature is used to copy onto transparency film. When copying onto transparency film, use this feature to obtain better copy quality. When this feature is selected, the bypass tray will be automatically selected and "TRANSPARENCY" will appear in the paper size display.
  • Page 68 TRANSPARENCY Load transparency film into the bypass tray. Load transparency film one sheet at a time in the portrait orientation. Make all other desired copier selections and press the START ( key. To cancel the transparency feature, highlight "TRANSPARENCY" with a check mark on the SPECIAL MODES screen and press the OK key.

  • Page 69: Job Memory

    JOB MEMORY Nine frequently used job programs can be stored in each of nine storage registers. This is convenient for quick job recall without losing time manually reprogramming each aspect of a job. The following functions cannot be stored in the job memory: copy quantity, original size, document station (platen glass or document feeder tray), paper size, interrupt, extra image adjustment.

  • Page 70: Deleting A Job Program

    JOB MEMORY Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys. A screen indicating that the settings have been stored will appear and then the display will return to the basic screen. The numbers with a check mark are program numbers which already contain job programs.

  • Page 71: Recalling A Job Program

    Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys. The numbers with a check mark are program numbers which contain job programs. If a checked number is entered, the message "Delete job program?" will appear to confirm the selection to delete the program.
  • Page 72 JOB MEMORY Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys. The numbers with a check mark are program numbers which contain job programs. If a checked number is entered, the settings for that job program will be recalled and the display will return to the basic screen.

  • Page 73: Copier Trouble

    CHAPTER 4 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes how to remove misfed paper and how to remedy minor problems. STATUS MESSAGES ........72 MISFEED REMOVAL .

  • Page 74: Status Messages

    If any of the following messages appears in the display, carry out the prescribed remedy. Message (Maintenance icon) Service by an authorized SHARP service technician will be required soon. Contact your service center as soon as possible. Maintenance required (This message will be displayed if the information key is soon.

  • Page 75: Misfeed Removal

    MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message "Clear paper path." will appear in the display along with an illustration showing paper misfeed locations. If paper becomes accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum.
  • Page 76 MISFEED REMOVAL Location B Open the document feeder cover, rotate the rollers in the direction indicated by the arrow to feed the misfed paper, and then gently remove the misfed original after closing the document feeder cover. Rollers If a small original such as 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" original has misfed or an original has misfed in the reversing tray, open the right side cover and gently remove the misfed original.

  • Page 77: Misfeed In The Bypass Tray

    Open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display. You can also cancel the misfeed display by opening and closing the feeding roller cover or the right side cover. The number of originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray will be indicated in the display.

  • Page 78: Misfeed In The Copier

    MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the copier Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “A.
  • Page 79 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow to assist in removing it. WARNING: The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. CAUTION: Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies.
  • Page 80 MISFEED REMOVAL Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. After removal, return the release levers to their operating positions. WARNING: The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. CAUTION: Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when removing the misfed paper.

  • Page 81: Misfeed In The Center Tray

    C. Misfeed in the transport area Open the bypass tray and the side cover. Use the green tabs on either side of the paper guide to rotate the guide open and remove the misfed paper. WARNING: The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. Close the side cover.

  • Page 82: Misfeed In The Upper Paper Tray

    MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the upper paper tray Before opening the upper paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray and the side cover and then perform steps 1 to 3 described in the "A. Misfeed in the paper feed area" section. Pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper.

  • Page 83: Misfeed In The Upper Exit Area

    Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. If the misfed paper is not seen in step 2, pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. Close the paper tray.
  • Page 84 MISFEED REMOVAL Gently pull the misfed paper out. Close the upper exit area cover. Confirm that the misfeed display has been cleared.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Always check the message display whenever the copier stops during an operation or operation is not possible. Messages in the display will give you easy-to-follow directions. For other troubles not described by messages, check the chart below. Problem Copier does not operate. Copier plugged in? Power switch ON? Copies are too dark or too...
  • Page 86 CAUTION: Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Please contact your SHARP service center immediately if a problem persists after checking the above. Solution Clean regularly. See page 93. Use a clean original.

  • Page 87: General Information

    CHAPTER 5 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes general information about the use of the copier and the loading of paper and toner. PAPER..........86 Types and sizes of copy paper .

  • Page 88: Paper

    To save space, this copier has been designed with adjustable front-loading trays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. The message "TRAY<✼>: Add paper." will be displayed when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station.
  • Page 89 Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. When using 11" x 17" copy paper, store the left guide in the slot at the left front of the paper tray. Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Set the paper along the guides.

  • Page 90: Changing The Copy Paper Size In The Tray

    PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Paper size setting can only be done while the machine is not operating and the COPY mode has been selected. B5 paper cannot be set for paper tray 2. Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. The SPECIAL FUNCTION screen will appear.
  • Page 91 Use the keys to select the paper size that has been set. To change the size of another paper tray, press the Press the OK key. A confirmation message for paper size setting will appear. Press the OK key. The specified paper size will be registered and the display will return to the basic screen. PAPER key and then repeat steps 3 to 5.

  • Page 92: Toner Cartridge Replacement

    The copier will feed toner for up to 2 minutes and then the START ( copying. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.
  • Page 93 Remove the new toner cartridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally approximately 20 times. After shaking the cartridge, remove the tape. NOTE: Grasp the grip when holding the cartridge. Do not hold the cartridge by the shutter. Be sure to only shake the cartridge before the tape is removed.

  • Page 94: Checking The Toner Quantity And Total Output Count

    CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT The approximate quantity of toner remaining and the total output count can be displayed by the procedure below. The total count value displayed is the output count in the copy, print, and fax modes including the output count by the self-print function of the printer and facsimile features.

  • Page 95: Cleaning The Platen Glass And Rspf

    CLEANING THE PLATEN GLASS AND RSPF Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Stains or dirt on the platen glass or RSPF will also be copied. Wipe the platen glass, platen cover portion of the RSPF and the scanning window on the platen glass with a soft, clean cloth.

  • Page 96: Cleaning The Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller

    CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding postcards, envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water.

  • Page 97: Display Contrast Adjustment

    DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT The contrast of the display can be adjusted as below. Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. The SPECIAL FUNCTION screen will appear. Use the keys to select "DISPLAY CONTRAST" and press the OK key. The screen for contrast setting will appear. Use the keys to adjust the contrast.

  • Page 98: Storage Of Supplies

    Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy paper, toner cartridge, and staple cartridge for the optional finisher (AR-FN5 N). For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes Max. 11" x 17", Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges), Max. 1/8" (3 mm) (along other edges) Copying speed (one-sided 600 dpi :...
  • Page 100 NOTE: As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units and there may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 101: Optional Equipment

    CHAPTER 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the Single Pass Feeder (AR-SP4), the Reversing Single Pass Feeder (AR-RP3), the Finisher (AR-FN5 N), the 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (AR-D11), and the 2 x 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (AR-D12). SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.

  • Page 102: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. Finisher (AR-FN5 N) 500-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D11) Printer expansion kit (AR-P11) PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1) Barcode font kit (AR-PF1) Job separator tray kit (AR-TR3)

  • Page 103: Finisher (Ar-Fn5 N)

    FINISHER (AR-FN5 N) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by original. When an optional finisher (AR-FN5 N) is installed, the copier can automatically staple the sorted copies. Each collated set of copies or group of copies can be stacked offset from the previous set.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    (563 mm (W) x 445 mm (D) x 108 mm (H)) NOTE: As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units and there may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 105: Finisher Functions

    Finisher functions When the finisher is installed, the following four output modes can be selected: sort, staple sort, group, and non-sort. Press the OUTPUT key, use the and then press the OK key. When copying in the sort or group mode, the output tray can be selected using the keys and pressing the OK key.

  • Page 106: Staple Sort

    FINISHER (AR-FN5 N) Staple sort In the staple sort mode, 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17" (B5, A4, A4R, B4, and A3) size copies can be stapled. NOTE: Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the staple sort mode.
  • Page 107 Use the keys to select "STAPLE SORT" and press the OK key. Also the OUTPUT key can be used to select an output mode. Set the number of copies and press the START ( When copying of a set is completed, the copies will be automatically stapled and delivered to the offset tray.
  • Page 108 FINISHER (AR-FN5 N) Press the OUTPUT key. The output mode selection screen will appear. Use the keys to select "STAPLE SORT" and press the OK key. Also the OUTPUT key can be used to select an output mode. Set the number of copies and press the START ( Replace the scanned original with the next original and press the START ( ) key after it lights up.

  • Page 109: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    After all originals have been scanned, press the READ-END key. Copying will start and each set of completed copies will be automatically stapled and delivered to the offset tray. If the message "Can not continue. Remove paper from the offset tray." appears in the display, remove the copies from the offset tray.

  • Page 110: Staple Jam Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN5 N) Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicks into place. Insert the new cartridge by aligning the arrows on the cartridge with those on the box. Check that the cartridge locks in place by pulling it slightly. A cartridge holds 3,000 staples.
  • Page 111 Grasp the green portion of the staple box and remove the staple box from the stapler. Raise the lever at the end of the staple box and remove the jammed staples. Return the lever to its original position. Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks into place. Close the stapler cover.

  • Page 112: Misfeed Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN5 N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message "Clear paper path." will appear along with a display of paper misfeed locations. When a misfeed is indicated for the finisher, follow the procedure below. Pull the handle of the stapler compiler cover and open the cover.
  • Page 113 Close the stapler compiler cover. If the offset tray is being used, remove any misfed paper from the offset tray. If the top tray is being used, open the top cover, remove any misfed paper, and close the top cover. Confirm that the misfeed display has been cleared.

  • Page 114: 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (Ar-D11)/ 2X500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (Ar-D12)

    Drawn from the copier NOTE: As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units and there may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 115: Loading Copy Paper

    500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D11)/2x500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D12) Loading copy paper The method of loading copy paper for these paper feed units is the same as for the paper trays in the copier. See page 86. Changing the copy paper size in the tray The method of changing the copy paper size is the same as for the paper trays in the copier.
  • Page 116 500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D11)/2x500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D12) Pull out the paper tray which was in use. Remove any misfed paper. Close the paper tray. Close the side cover. Confirm that the misfeed display has been cleared.

  • Page 117: Index

    INDEX 2 in 1 ....... . 57 2x500-sheet paper feed unit ... . . 112 4 in 1 .
  • Page 118 INDEX Names – operation panel ..... . 14 – part....... . 12 Non-sort .

  • Page 119: Material Safety Data Sheet

    Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : Emergency telephone number Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information : Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd.: Telephone number for information: Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH Telephone number for information: Proportion OSHA PEL >88.0%...
  • Page 120 ACGIH-TLV (USA) : 10mg/m Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Hand Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Eye Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment.
  • Page 121 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Hazardous Reactions Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products : CO, CO Further Information 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Ingestion(oral) : LDL >2500mg/kg (Rats) Dermal : No Data Inhalation : No Data Eye irritation : Not an irritant (Rabbits) Skin irritation : Not an irritant (Rabbits)
  • Page 122 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION US Information TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under TSCA. SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance : None 311/312 Hazard Classification EU Information 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC Symbol &...
  • Page 123 Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : Emergency telephone number Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information : Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd.: Telephone number for information: Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH Telephone number for information: Proportion OSHA PEL >92.5%...
  • Page 124 ACGIH-TLV (USA) : 10mg/m Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Hand Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment. Eye Protection : None required when used as intended in Sharp equipment.
  • Page 125 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Hazardous Reactions Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products : CO, CO Further Information 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Ingestion(oral) : LDL >2500mg/kg (Rats) Dermal : No Data Inhalation : No Data Eye irritation : Not an irritant (Rabbits) Skin irritation : Not an irritant (Rabbits)
  • Page 126 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION US Information TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under TSCA. SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance : None 311/312 Hazard Classification EU Information 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC Symbol &...
  • Page 127 Sharp. You should be aware, however, that Sharp does not itself extend any warranties, either express or implied, directly to you, the end-user, and no one is authorized to make any representations or warranties on behalf of Sharp.

  • Page 128: Sharp Corporation

    AR-M208 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. www.sharp-usa.com SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA Printed on Recycled Paper ➀ 2002H TINSE0812QSZZ...

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