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... OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 26 TONER SAVE MODE 26 USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time, and stream feeding mode 27 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 28 1 CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 3 CAUTIONS 3 MAIN FEATURES 4 PART NAMES 6 OPERATION PANEL 7 2 INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 UNPACKING 10 REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS 11 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 12 LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) 13 POWER TO COPIER 15 POWER ON 16 - Initial settings of operation panel 16 3 MAKING COPIES PAPER 17...
... OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 26 TONER SAVE MODE 26 USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time, and stream feeding mode 27 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 28 1 CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 3 CAUTIONS 3 MAIN FEATURES 4 PART NAMES 6 OPERATION PANEL 7 2 INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 UNPACKING 10 REMOVING PROTECTIVE PACKING MATERIALS 11 INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 12 LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) 13 POWER TO COPIER 15 POWER ON 16 - Initial settings of operation panel 16 3 MAKING COPIES PAPER 17...
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... quick reference during copier use of the caution are not properly followed. After turning the copier off before turning it back on and off. To get full use , keep this manual and the copier. This manual describes only the copier features. Cautions the user that may result if the contents of the printer features, see the printer operation manual. Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding specifications, functions...
... quick reference during copier use of the caution are not properly followed. After turning the copier off before turning it back on and off. To get full use , keep this manual and the copier. This manual describes only the copier features. Cautions the user that may result if the contents of the printer features, see the printer operation manual. Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding specifications, functions...
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... FEATURES High-speed laser copying G Since warm-up time is zero, copying can be started SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is not used for long time, for example for consecutive holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. For your safety, observe the precautions below. G The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of working efficiency. Do not bypass any other items into switch slots. G Copying speed is...
... FEATURES High-speed laser copying G Since warm-up time is zero, copying can be started SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is not used for long time, for example for consecutive holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. For your safety, observe the precautions below. G The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of working efficiency. Do not bypass any other items into switch slots. G Copying speed is...
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.... Printer feature G This copier can be used as a laser printer. G Automatic document feeding through the reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) can be performed. Getting started Scan once/ Print many G This copier is housed in the copier for improved workflow, reduced operating noise from 50% to 200% in standby mode. 5 G Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. 1 G User programs allow setting/modification of maximum 99 sheets can be performed. G Preheat mode and auto power shut...
.... Printer feature G This copier can be used as a laser printer. G Automatic document feeding through the reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) can be performed. Getting started Scan once/ Print many G This copier is housed in the copier for improved workflow, reduced operating noise from 50% to 200% in standby mode. 5 G Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. 1 G User programs allow setting/modification of maximum 99 sheets can be performed. G Preheat mode and auto power shut...
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... set a user program. 7 G Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. ON LINE indicator Lights up to copy key and indicators : Two-sided copies from twosided originals. (Can be selected only when the RSPF is used as a printer. Turn on Long Edge or Turn on . Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p. 23) Zoom indicator (p. 23) Copy ratio display (%) key (p. 23) Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code...
... set a user program. 7 G Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. ON LINE indicator Lights up to copy key and indicators : Two-sided copies from twosided originals. (Can be selected only when the RSPF is used as a printer. Turn on Long Edge or Turn on . Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p. 23) Zoom indicator (p. 23) Copy ratio display (%) key (p. 23) Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code...
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INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 5 Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in the wrong order, the covers may be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 13 If the covers are closed in place. 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. 2 Installation When closing the covers, be damaged.
INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE 5 Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in the wrong order, the covers may be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. LOADING COPY PAPER (installing the paper tray) 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 13 If the covers are closed in place. 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. 2 Installation When closing the covers, be damaged.
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... copier will also light up to the "ON" position. See page 27, USER PROGRAMS. Installation Initial settings of operation panel The copier assumes the initial settings when the copier is made or power is displayed in the display. 16 For the initial settings, see the "Initial settings of a run is made .The preset amount of the operation panel are shown below . POWER ON Turn the power switch on the left side of the operation panel will enter a power save modes...
... copier will also light up to the "ON" position. See page 27, USER PROGRAMS. Installation Initial settings of operation panel The copier assumes the initial settings when the copier is made or power is displayed in the display. 16 For the initial settings, see the "Initial settings of a run is made .The preset amount of the operation panel are shown below . POWER ON Turn the power switch on the left side of the operation panel will enter a power save modes...
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... ( ) key to place them over. When copying from the original table, the copy paper size must be used. Non-standard size paper cannot be sure to select the desired paper tray. 2 Turn the power switch on. 3 Place the original(s) face up in the landscape orientation. a reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of documents.The RSPF is set . When making two-sided copies...
... ( ) key to place them over. When copying from the original table, the copy paper size must be used. Non-standard size paper cannot be sure to select the desired paper tray. 2 Turn the power switch on. 3 Place the original(s) face up in the landscape orientation. a reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of documents.The RSPF is set . When making two-sided copies...
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... bypass tray cannot be used in the duplex copy mode are letter, legal, and invoice. (When copying from the original table in the duplex copy mode, only letter size paper can be reset to "0". 21 G To display the number of a run , press the left copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. G To stop and the number in the display will not change the tens digit. G Press the left copy quantity key. Copying will stop copying...
... bypass tray cannot be used in the duplex copy mode are letter, legal, and invoice. (When copying from the original table in the duplex copy mode, only letter size paper can be reset to "0". 21 G To display the number of a run , press the left copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. G To stop and the number in the display will not change the tens digit. G Press the left copy quantity key. Copying will stop copying...
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... originals in the automatic exposure mode. See page 27, USER PROGRAMS. Making copies EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Copy density adjustment is blinking, any new originals placed in five steps manually. 1 Set the original and check the copy paper size. 2 Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ( ) mode. ) mode or photo 22 The default setting of continuous copying from the RSPF. If the stream feeding mode has been disabled, the print ( ) key must be adjusted in the document feeder tray will blink approximately 5 seconds...
... originals in the automatic exposure mode. See page 27, USER PROGRAMS. Making copies EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Copy density adjustment is blinking, any new originals placed in five steps manually. 1 Set the original and check the copy paper size. 2 Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ( ) mode. ) mode or photo 22 The default setting of continuous copying from the RSPF. If the stream feeding mode has been disabled, the print ( ) key must be adjusted in the document feeder tray will blink approximately 5 seconds...
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... step 3. The toner save mode is active. 3 To enter the toner save modes, auto clear time, and stream feeding mode 1 Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds. The selected number will begin to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. Setting the power save mode, press the light ( ) key. USER PROGRAMS (power save mode is selected. 4 Special functions 4 Press the exposure mode selector key twice.The photo ( ) indicator will stop blinking and the AUTO indicator will light up steadily. The...
... step 3. The toner save mode is active. 3 To enter the toner save modes, auto clear time, and stream feeding mode 1 Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds. The selected number will begin to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. Setting the power save mode, press the light ( ) key. USER PROGRAMS (power save mode is selected. 4 Special functions 4 Press the exposure mode selector key twice.The photo ( ) indicator will stop blinking and the AUTO indicator will light up steadily. The...
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... functions To change the setting or to the normal copy mode. USER PROGRAMS 3 Press the print ( ) key. The right-hand number in two steps, each with an asterisk (*). 5 Press the print ( ) key. The entered program number will blink on the right side of the display. DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies. 1 Press the clear ( ) key to reset the display to zero. 2 Press and hold down the clear ( ) key for the program...
... functions To change the setting or to the normal copy mode. USER PROGRAMS 3 Press the print ( ) key. The right-hand number in two steps, each with an asterisk (*). 5 Press the print ( ) key. The entered program number will blink on the right side of the display. DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies. 1 Press the clear ( ) key to reset the display to zero. 2 Press and hold down the clear ( ) key for the program...
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... will light up . Supplies and user maintenance 2 Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. The cover protects the drum against external light. 1 Ensure that replacement of a new drum cartridge before use. To install the new cartridge, see SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on the drum portion (black paper) of the drum cartridge will stop operating until the cartridge is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Do not remove the protective cover on page 46...
... will light up . Supplies and user maintenance 2 Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. The cover protects the drum against external light. 1 Ensure that replacement of a new drum cartridge before use. To install the new cartridge, see SUPPLY PART NUMBERS AND STORAGE on the drum portion (black paper) of the drum cartridge will stop operating until the cartridge is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Do not remove the protective cover on page 46...
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... RSPF roller will also be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. Original table Original cover RSPF roller Supplies and user maintenance 32 Wipe the glass, cover and RSPF roller with a glass cleaner. USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to regularly clean the copier. Before cleaning, be copied. Doing so may cause deformation, discoloration, deterioration...
... RSPF roller will also be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. Original table Original cover RSPF roller Supplies and user maintenance 32 Wipe the glass, cover and RSPF roller with a glass cleaner. USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to regularly clean the copier. Before cleaning, be copied. Doing so may cause deformation, discoloration, deterioration...
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... Copier trouble? TROUBLESHOOTING If any key to cancel the auto power shut-off mode. Images rub off mode? Original table or original cover dirty? Non-standard paper used for long time, remove the paper from the tray. Adjust the exposure manually. If using special papers, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in the preheat mode? Problem Possible cause Solution Copier does not operate. Power switch on the paper size. Is the copier in the paper tray or bypass tray? Paper curled...
... Copier trouble? TROUBLESHOOTING If any key to cancel the auto power shut-off mode. Images rub off mode? Original table or original cover dirty? Non-standard paper used for long time, remove the paper from the tray. Adjust the exposure manually. If using special papers, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in the preheat mode? Problem Possible cause Solution Copier does not operate. Power switch on the paper size. Is the copier in the paper tray or bypass tray? Paper curled...
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... display. blinking. Check if the 29 cartridge is not securely installed. Paper tray is installed. Copier trouble? 6 42 Indication Cause and remedy See page: Steadily Replacement of "Misfeed Misfeed indicator Blinking removal." If so, - Load copy 13 paper. A misfeed has occurred in the display. Be sure to the description of drum cartridge will not function. required indicator Blinking Drum cartridge must be open. Remove the misfed 35 paper referring to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Side cover...
... display. blinking. Check if the 29 cartridge is not securely installed. Paper tray is installed. Copier trouble? 6 42 Indication Cause and remedy See page: Steadily Replacement of "Misfeed Misfeed indicator Blinking removal." If so, - Load copy 13 paper. A misfeed has occurred in the display. Be sure to the description of drum cartridge will not function. required indicator Blinking Drum cartridge must be open. Remove the misfed 35 paper referring to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Side cover...
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... is set for copying from the original table and copying from the RSPF respectively. 1 When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the original table, make sure that level will remain in the document feeder tray. 2 Press the exposure mode selector key to suit your copying needs. The photo ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will light up. 6 Copier trouble? 4 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key...
... is set for copying from the original table and copying from the RSPF respectively. 1 When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the original table, make sure that level will remain in the document feeder tray. 2 Press the exposure mode selector key to suit your copying needs. The photo ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will light up. 6 Copier trouble? 4 Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key...
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... Sheets, bound documents Original size Max. 10" x 14" (Max. 8-1/2" x 14" for RSPF) Automatic original feed (RSPF) Up to 30 sheets Copy sizes 8-1/2" x 14" to 200% in totals) Max. 15/64" (6 mm) (the trailing edge of the second copy of two-sided copying) Copy speed 15 copies/min. one bypass tray with automatic feed (250 sheets); subtractive counter First-copy time (Approximately) 9.6 seconds (normal copying mode) 7 Copy ratio Variable: 50% to 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Feed copy paper lengthwise only.) Image...
... Sheets, bound documents Original size Max. 10" x 14" (Max. 8-1/2" x 14" for RSPF) Automatic original feed (RSPF) Up to 30 sheets Copy sizes 8-1/2" x 14" to 200% in totals) Max. 15/64" (6 mm) (the trailing edge of the second copy of two-sided copying) Copy speed 15 copies/min. one bypass tray with automatic feed (250 sheets); subtractive counter First-copy time (Approximately) 9.6 seconds (normal copying mode) 7 Copy ratio Variable: 50% to 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Feed copy paper lengthwise only.) Image...
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... shut-off mode 26, 27 B Bypass tray 24 C Cautions 3 Cautions on handling 9 Charger cleaner 33 Copier trouble 35 Copying - indicator 7, 42 - location 8 - TD cartridge 12 L Light key 22 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance 32 Manual exposure 22 Manual feeding 24 Misfeed removal - part 6 O ON LINE indicator 7 Operation panel - replacement 30 E Enlargement 23 Exposure adjustment 22 F Features 4 Fixed copy ratio 23 Fusing unit release lever 6, 36 I Initial settings 16 Installation - paper feed area 36 - lower paper feed area 38 - part names 7 Original cover...
... shut-off mode 26, 27 B Bypass tray 24 C Cautions 3 Cautions on handling 9 Charger cleaner 33 Copier trouble 35 Copying - indicator 7, 42 - location 8 - TD cartridge 12 L Light key 22 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance 32 Manual exposure 22 Manual feeding 24 Misfeed removal - part 6 O ON LINE indicator 7 Operation panel - replacement 30 E Enlargement 23 Exposure adjustment 22 F Features 4 Fixed copy ratio 23 Fusing unit release lever 6, 36 I Initial settings 16 Installation - paper feed area 36 - lower paper feed area 38 - part names 7 Original cover...
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...U User maintenance - original table 32 - storage 46 T TD cartridge - specifications 17 Paper feed area 36 Paper output tray 6 Paper output tray extension 6, 18 Paper size 17 Paper transport area 37 Paper tray 6 Part names 6 Photo mode 7, 22 Power cord 10, 15 Power on 16 Power save mode 26 Total number of copies 28 Transfer charger 6, 33 Troubleshooting 41 R Ready indicator 7 Reduction 23 Replacement - drum cartridge 30 - INDEX P Packed components 10 Paper - replacement 29 Toner save modes 26, 27 Power switch 6, 16 Preheat mode 26, 27 Print key...
...U User maintenance - original table 32 - storage 46 T TD cartridge - specifications 17 Paper feed area 36 Paper output tray 6 Paper output tray extension 6, 18 Paper size 17 Paper transport area 37 Paper tray 6 Part names 6 Photo mode 7, 22 Power cord 10, 15 Power on 16 Power save mode 26 Total number of copies 28 Transfer charger 6, 33 Troubleshooting 41 R Ready indicator 7 Reduction 23 Replacement - drum cartridge 30 - INDEX P Packed components 10 Paper - replacement 29 Toner save modes 26, 27 Power switch 6, 16 Preheat mode 26, 27 Print key...