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.... Operation panel 6 q COPIER INSTALLATION 8 q CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 q CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 q SET-UP 11 q LOADING COPY PAPER 13 MAKING COPIES q NORMAL COPYING 15 q REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 17 q BYPASS FEED (special paper 18 q TWO-SIDED COPYING 20 q INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN 21 q AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 22 q TONER SAVE MODE 23 Cautions the user that may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed. GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION...
.... Operation panel 6 q COPIER INSTALLATION 8 q CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 q CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 q SET-UP 11 q LOADING COPY PAPER 13 MAKING COPIES q NORMAL COPYING 15 q REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 17 q BYPASS FEED (special paper 18 q TWO-SIDED COPYING 20 q INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN 21 q AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 22 q TONER SAVE MODE 23 Cautions the user that may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed. GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION...
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q Do not look directly at the light source. For your eyes. q The copier's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any other covers. Doing so may damage your safety, observe the precautions below when using this area when removing misfed paper. q Do not install the copier in hazardous laser radiation exposure. 2 q Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any safety...
q Do not look directly at the light source. For your eyes. q The copier's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any other covers. Doing so may damage your safety, observe the precautions below when using this area when removing misfed paper. q Do not install the copier in hazardous laser radiation exposure. 2 q Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any safety...
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... use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. GETTING STARTED Main features MAIN FEATURES q High-speed laser copying q First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode reduces toner consumption by the year 2000. 3 w High-quality digital image q High-quality copying at 600 dpi is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. Photo mode is adjustable in five steps. q Continuous copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and color photos. q Toner...
... use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. GETTING STARTED Main features MAIN FEATURES q High-speed laser copying q First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode reduces toner consumption by the year 2000. 3 w High-quality digital image q High-quality copying at 600 dpi is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. Photo mode is adjustable in five steps. q Continuous copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and color photos. q Toner...
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t Operation panel All copier controls are deposited in the paper output tray. o Side cover Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier. ! 0 Side cover handle Lift and pull to open the side cover. ! 1 Bypass tray guides Adjust to the width of copy paper. e Handles Use to turn copier power on the original table and close the platen cover before copying starts. y Paper output tray Finished copies are located here for copier servicing. u Front cover Open to clean the transfer charger. 4 GETTING STARTED Part names and functions PART NAMES...
t Operation panel All copier controls are deposited in the paper output tray. o Side cover Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier. ! 0 Side cover handle Lift and pull to open the side cover. ! 1 Bypass tray guides Adjust to the width of copy paper. e Handles Use to turn copier power on the original table and close the platen cover before copying starts. y Paper output tray Finished copies are located here for copier servicing. u Front cover Open to clean the transfer charger. 4 GETTING STARTED Part names and functions PART NAMES...
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... indicator (p.28) : TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.24) : Drum replacement required indicator (p.26) e Paper feed location/misfeed location indicators (p. 28) The selected paper feed location is in the preheat mode. The misfeed location indicator ( ) blinks when a misfeed has occurred. r INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 21) Interrupts a copy run. u POWER SAVE ( ) indicator (p. 34) Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel GETTING STARTED Part names and functions q AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key and...
... indicator (p.28) : TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.24) : Drum replacement required indicator (p.26) e Paper feed location/misfeed location indicators (p. 28) The selected paper feed location is in the preheat mode. The misfeed location indicator ( ) blinks when a misfeed has occurred. r INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 21) Interrupts a copy run. u POWER SAVE ( ) indicator (p. 34) Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel GETTING STARTED Part names and functions q AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key and...
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...% to 200% in the copy quantity display. ! 4 Copy quantity keys Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make user program entries. !5 CLEAR ( ) key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions ! 2 Zoom keys (p. 17) Use to select any mode. Press to start copying. q Copy ratio: 100% q Exposure: Automatic q Copy quantity: 0 q Paper feed station: Previously selected paper tray * This time (auto clear time) can be...
...% to 200% in the copy quantity display. ! 4 Copy quantity keys Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make user program entries. !5 CLEAR ( ) key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions ! 2 Zoom keys (p. 17) Use to select any mode. Press to start copying. q Copy ratio: 100% q Exposure: Automatic q Copy quantity: 0 q Paper feed station: Previously selected paper tray * This time (auto clear time) can be...
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... of LOADING COPY PAPER on page 13. See page 32. If you use copy paper other than 8-1/2" x 11" (default size), use the copier in the OFF position. q To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to the same outlet, the light may flicker. 8 Turn the power switch on 12 7 Ensure that your model. Do not use extension cords or power strips. Screw Set-up Power on . 9 Load copy paper. If you will need...
... of LOADING COPY PAPER on page 13. See page 32. If you use copy paper other than 8-1/2" x 11" (default size), use the copier in the OFF position. q To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to the same outlet, the light may flicker. 8 Turn the power switch on 12 7 Ensure that your model. Do not use extension cords or power strips. Screw Set-up Power on . 9 Load copy paper. If you will need...
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... paper tray firmly back into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks. Maximum height line q Set the paper along the guides. If you change the copy paper size in the selected paper feed station, or when the paper tray is not installed or is easily opened for paper loading. GETTING STARTED LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loading tray, which is improperly installed. See page...
... paper tray firmly back into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks. Maximum height line q Set the paper along the guides. If you change the copy paper size in the selected paper feed station, or when the paper tray is not installed or is easily opened for paper loading. GETTING STARTED LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loading tray, which is improperly installed. See page...
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... this time the START key indicator will add toner. Replace the TD cartridge by the handle while supporting it stops. If copying is low and a new cartridge will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the TD cartridge replacement required indicator begins to blink, indicating that the cartridge must be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to open the cover. TD cartridge replacement TD cartridge lock...
... this time the START key indicator will add toner. Replace the TD cartridge by the handle while supporting it stops. If copying is low and a new cartridge will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the TD cartridge replacement required indicator begins to blink, indicating that the cartridge must be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to open the cover. TD cartridge replacement TD cartridge lock...
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... to use . GENUINE SUPPLIES 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift the cartridge by following the procedure given below. DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of a new drum cartridge before use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to open the cover. For best copying results, be sure to blink, replace the drum cartridge by the handle while supporting it stops. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the drum portion (black paper) of the drum cartridge...
... to use . GENUINE SUPPLIES 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift the cartridge by following the procedure given below. DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of a new drum cartridge before use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to open the cover. For best copying results, be sure to blink, replace the drum cartridge by the handle while supporting it stops. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the drum portion (black paper) of the drum cartridge...
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... go out. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge along the guides. DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 5 Remove the new drum cartridge from the drum cartridge and then push the cartridge all the way into the copier. 7 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 24, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. 8 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands and then close the...
... go out. Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge along the guides. DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 5 Remove the new drum cartridge from the drum cartridge and then push the cartridge all the way into the copier. 7 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 24, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. 8 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands and then close the...
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... "- -" appears in the tray. Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters the preheat mode after the last copy is made . Enables or disables the auto power shut-off setting 21 Paper size setting Description Sets the auto clear time. Setting the user programs 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key for the program will blink on the left copy quantity ( ) key. User programs GENERAL INFORMATION 2 Enter a program number using the left side of certain functions...
... "- -" appears in the tray. Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters the preheat mode after the last copy is made . Enables or disables the auto power shut-off setting 21 Paper size setting Description Sets the auto clear time. Setting the user programs 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key for the program will blink on the left copy quantity ( ) key. User programs GENERAL INFORMATION 2 Enter a program number using the left side of certain functions...
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... page 32.) Preheat mode When the copier enters the preheat mode, the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators will automatically be changed using user programs. It is suggested that this condition, the fuser in the copier is enabled, the copier will automatically turn the power switch to the actual usage of operation. The preheat level is performed. The power switch will remain on . To turn...
... page 32.) Preheat mode When the copier enters the preheat mode, the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators will automatically be changed using user programs. It is suggested that this condition, the fuser in the copier is enabled, the copier will automatically turn the power switch to the actual usage of operation. The preheat level is performed. The power switch will remain on . To turn...
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... auto power shut-off mode after any other copier operation is made . q When the START ( ) key is set with user programs No. 3 and No.5, the last program set will start within 10 seconds. Copying from the preheat mode Make desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key using the normal copying procedure. For these settings, see page 32. q If conflicting settings are made can be set manually...
... auto power shut-off mode after any other copier operation is made . q When the START ( ) key is set with user programs No. 3 and No.5, the last program set will start within 10 seconds. Copying from the preheat mode Make desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key using the normal copying procedure. For these settings, see page 32. q If conflicting settings are made can be set manually...
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... down on the original table. Use standard paper. Remove all pieces of paper inside copier? q Copier plugged in a dry location. Turn the power switch ON. Replace with dry copy paper. Clean the transfer charger. If using special paper, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Make sure the paper is properly installed. See page 41. Clean regularly. Use a clean original. GENERAL INFORMATION 38 Problem Copier does not operate. Copies are smudged or dirty. Blank copies Copies smear if rubbed. Solution Plug...
... down on the original table. Use standard paper. Remove all pieces of paper inside copier? q Copier plugged in a dry location. Turn the power switch ON. Replace with dry copy paper. Clean the transfer charger. If using special paper, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Make sure the paper is properly installed. See page 41. Clean regularly. Use a clean original. GENERAL INFORMATION 38 Problem Copier does not operate. Copies are smudged or dirty. Blank copies Copies smear if rubbed. Solution Plug...
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... appear in the copy quantity display. Solution q Is the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator blinking? Wait until the START key ( ) indicator stops blinking. q Is the indicator on but copying is approximately 35 seconds. Side cover is not installed. See page 24, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is needed. Copy paper is built into the copier. Connect the copier to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies...
... appear in the copy quantity display. Solution q Is the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator blinking? Wait until the START key ( ) indicator stops blinking. q Is the indicator on but copying is approximately 35 seconds. Side cover is not installed. See page 24, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is needed. Copy paper is built into the copier. Connect the copier to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies...
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... while supporting it . 4 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with the left side of the copier the screw that has been stored in advance. 1 Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord. 2 Open the bypass tray. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged. 5 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops...
... while supporting it . 4 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with the left side of the copier the screw that has been stored in advance. 1 Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord. 2 Open the bypass tray. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged. 5 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops...
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SPECIFICATIONS Type Copy system Originals Original sizes Copy sizes Copying speed (at 100% copy ratio) Continuous copy First-copy time Warm-up time Copy ratio Exposure system Copy paper feed Fusing system Developer system Light source Resolution Gradation Power supply Power consumption Digital copying machine, desktop Dry, electrostatic transfer Sheets, bound documents Max. 11" x 17" Max. 11" x 17" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges) Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (along other edges in a power save...
SPECIFICATIONS Type Copy system Originals Original sizes Copy sizes Copying speed (at 100% copy ratio) Continuous copy First-copy time Warm-up time Copy ratio Exposure system Copy paper feed Fusing system Developer system Light source Resolution Gradation Power supply Power consumption Digital copying machine, desktop Dry, electrostatic transfer Sheets, bound documents Max. 11" x 17" Max. 11" x 17" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges) Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (along other edges in a power save...
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... 17 - part 4 O Operation panel 6 Original table 4 P Packed components 10 Paper - special 18 - user maintenance 36 Manual exposure 15 Manual feeding 18 Misfeed removal - in the copier 28 - operation panel 6 - drum cartridge 26 - paper tray 31 N Names - replacement 26 E Enlargement 17 Exposure adjustment 15 F Features 3 Fixed copy ratio 17 Fusing unit release lever 30 I Initial settings 7 Interrupt 21 L Light key 15, 32 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance - loading 13 - INDEX A Auto clear 7 Automatic exposure adjustment 22 Auto power shut-off mode 34...
... 17 - part 4 O Operation panel 6 Original table 4 P Packed components 10 Paper - special 18 - user maintenance 36 Manual exposure 15 Manual feeding 18 Misfeed removal - in the copier 28 - operation panel 6 - drum cartridge 26 - paper tray 31 N Names - replacement 26 E Enlargement 17 Exposure adjustment 15 F Features 3 Fixed copy ratio 17 Fusing unit release lever 30 I Initial settings 7 Interrupt 21 L Light key 15, 32 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance - loading 13 - INDEX A Auto clear 7 Automatic exposure adjustment 22 Auto power shut-off mode 34...
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original table 36 - paper 40 Status indicators 24 Supply - storage 41 T TD cartridge replacement 24 Toner save mode 23 Total number of copies 6 Troubleshooting 38 Two-sided copying 20 U User maintenance - copier 43 - bypass tray paper feed roller 36 - platen cover 36 - INDEX S Screw 11, 42 Special paper 18 Specifications - part number 40 - life 40 - transfer charger 36 User programs 32 Z Zoom 17 Index GENERAL INFORMATION 46
original table 36 - paper 40 Status indicators 24 Supply - storage 41 T TD cartridge replacement 24 Toner save mode 23 Total number of copies 6 Troubleshooting 38 Two-sided copying 20 U User maintenance - copier 43 - bypass tray paper feed roller 36 - platen cover 36 - INDEX S Screw 11, 42 Special paper 18 Specifications - part number 40 - life 40 - transfer charger 36 User programs 32 Z Zoom 17 Index GENERAL INFORMATION 46