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...4 - Types and sizes of copy paper 49 - Settings for auditing accounts 38 q POWER SAVE MODES 42 q USER MAINTENANCE 44 q COPIER TROUBLE 46 q SUPPLIES 49 - Genuine supplies statement 50 q SPECIFICATIONS 51 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT q SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 54 q SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2 55 q ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3 58 - Erase 63 - Margin shift 65 q 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/ 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6 66 INDEX 69 GENERAL INFORMATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES STATUS INDICATORS CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED q INTRODUCTION...
...4 - Types and sizes of copy paper 49 - Settings for auditing accounts 38 q POWER SAVE MODES 42 q USER MAINTENANCE 44 q COPIER TROUBLE 46 q SUPPLIES 49 - Genuine supplies statement 50 q SPECIFICATIONS 51 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT q SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 54 q SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2 55 q ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3 58 - Erase 63 - Margin shift 65 q 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/ 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6 66 INDEX 69 GENERAL INFORMATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES STATUS INDICATORS CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED q INTRODUCTION...
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... STARTED Main features MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying q First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. q In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be performed. q The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be adjusted in five steps. q Continuous copying of delicate halftone original images such as a facsimile machine by installing an optional printer expansion kit. q User programs...
... STARTED Main features MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying q First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. q In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be performed. q The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be adjusted in five steps. q Continuous copying of delicate halftone original images such as a facsimile machine by installing an optional printer expansion kit. q User programs...
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... the copier. GETTING STARTED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Part names and functions Platen cover Place the original on and off. Paper output tray Finished copies are located here for copier servicing. Front cover Open to clean the transfer charger. 4 Charger cleaner Use to remove misfeeds and for easy operation. Power switch Press to be fed from the bypass tray. Side cover Open to remove misfeeds and to the width of copy paper. Bypass tray guides Adjust to service the copier. Bypass tray Special papers...
... the copier. GETTING STARTED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Part names and functions Platen cover Place the original on and off. Paper output tray Finished copies are located here for copier servicing. Front cover Open to clean the transfer charger. 4 Charger cleaner Use to remove misfeeds and for easy operation. Power switch Press to be fed from the bypass tray. Side cover Open to remove misfeeds and to the width of copy paper. Bypass tray guides Adjust to service the copier. Bypass tray Special papers...
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... made. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel Part names and functions GETTING STARTED Part names and functions Part names and functions INTERRUPT ( ) key and indicator (p. 25) Interrupts a copy run . ZOOM indicator (p.17) Lights up to display the total output count. Copy ratio display ( ) key (p. 17) Press and hold down during standby to show the selected copy paper size. AUDIT CLEAR ( ) key (p.13) Closes an open account. Output tray full indicator (p. 59) Indicates copies must be removed from 50% to make user program entries...
... made. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel Part names and functions GETTING STARTED Part names and functions Part names and functions INTERRUPT ( ) key and indicator (p. 25) Interrupts a copy run . ZOOM indicator (p.17) Lights up to display the total output count. Copy ratio display ( ) key (p. 17) Press and hold down during standby to show the selected copy paper size. AUDIT CLEAR ( ) key (p.13) Closes an open account. Output tray full indicator (p. 59) Indicates copies must be removed from 50% to make user program entries...
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... (p. 24) Use to manually select a paper tray. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Inch system GETTING STARTED Part names and functions In some countries and regions, 8-1/2" x 13" size is indicated on . TRAY SELECT ( ) key (p. 14) Use to make individual copies of the proper size will be changed. See page 35, USER PROGRAMS. 7 START ( ) key and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is on the operation panel. 1st display 2nd display Press and hold down the key. 12,345 sheets output Note...
... (p. 24) Use to manually select a paper tray. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Inch system GETTING STARTED Part names and functions In some countries and regions, 8-1/2" x 13" size is indicated on . TRAY SELECT ( ) key (p. 14) Use to make individual copies of the proper size will be changed. See page 35, USER PROGRAMS. 7 START ( ) key and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is on the operation panel. 1st display 2nd display Press and hold down the key. 12,345 sheets output Note...
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..., paper size setting cannot be made even in the COPY mode. LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper 8 To set ) indicator will light up steadily. However, if copying, printing or facsimile printing is currently set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key. All other indicators will blink and the corre- sponding paper size (which the paper size has been changed. q The selected paper feed location indicator will go out. See Note on page 47. 9 Use the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the paper tray...
..., paper size setting cannot be made even in the COPY mode. LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper 8 To set ) indicator will light up steadily. However, if copying, printing or facsimile printing is currently set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key. All other indicators will blink and the corre- sponding paper size (which the paper size has been changed. q The selected paper feed location indicator will go out. See Note on page 47. 9 Use the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the paper tray...
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.... In this mode, the characteristics of the copied images by pressing the TRAY SELECT ( ) key. 5 Adjust the copy density. q If the copier has been programmed in the auto power shut-off mode. Enter an assigned 3-digit account number. Press the START ( ) key in total) can be automatically selected. q If an optional paper feed unit is not installed, use the bypass tray and press the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to warm up . AUTOMATIC ( ), MANUAL ( ), and PHOTO ( ). See page 42, POWER SAVE MODES. 2 Place...
.... In this mode, the characteristics of the copied images by pressing the TRAY SELECT ( ) key. 5 Adjust the copy density. q If the copier has been programmed in the auto power shut-off mode. Enter an assigned 3-digit account number. Press the START ( ) key in total) can be automatically selected. q If an optional paper feed unit is not installed, use the bypass tray and press the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to warm up . AUTOMATIC ( ), MANUAL ( ), and PHOTO ( ). See page 42, POWER SAVE MODES. 2 Place...
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... copying. q When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat. q A6 size paper must be set in the bypass tray. q When adding paper, first remove remaining paper, combine it with the paper to 10 envelopes can be smaller than the paper or media, this may appear if the copy paper is used to the copy paper width. 18 3 Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way into the feed...
... copying. q When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat. q A6 size paper must be set in the bypass tray. q When adding paper, first remove remaining paper, combine it with the paper to 10 envelopes can be smaller than the paper or media, this may appear if the copy paper is used to the copy paper width. 18 3 Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way into the feed...
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... oriented in the same way on this copier using any of the original and copy paper. (For example, change A4 (8-1/2" x 11") to A4R (8-1/2" x 11"R).) 4 Use the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the bypass tray. 5 Press the START ( ) key. 20 Change the orientation of the paper feed stations. 2 Replace the first original with the second original and close the platen cover. q When the originals are oriented in...
... oriented in the same way on this copier using any of the original and copy paper. (For example, change A4 (8-1/2" x 11") to A4R (8-1/2" x 11"R).) 4 Use the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the bypass tray. 5 Press the START ( ) key. 20 Change the orientation of the paper feed stations. 2 Replace the first original with the second original and close the platen cover. q When the originals are oriented in...
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... an optional SPF are installed. See page 61. 19 Offset of paper output Enables or disables the offset function of original images. See page 42. 4 Stream feeding mode* Enables or disables the stream feeding mode when an optional SPF is installed. 35 See page 14. 9 Auto tray switching* Enables or disables the automatic tray switching which occurs when paper in 1 or Enables or disables the border line which controls access to copier. See page 61. 7 Rotation copy* Enables or disables rotation of the paper output tray. setting 6 Border line for 2 in a tray runs...
... an optional SPF are installed. See page 61. 19 Offset of paper output Enables or disables the offset function of original images. See page 42. 4 Stream feeding mode* Enables or disables the stream feeding mode when an optional SPF is installed. 35 See page 14. 9 Auto tray switching* Enables or disables the automatic tray switching which occurs when paper in 1 or Enables or disables the border line which controls access to copier. See page 61. 7 Rotation copy* Enables or disables rotation of the paper output tray. setting 6 Border line for 2 in a tray runs...
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... page 38 for setting programs 10 to 15 (programs for auditing accounts), the display varies with the program number. q For programs 1 to 9 and 16 to change Account number deletion Number of copies per account Resetting account Erase width adjustment Layout in 2 in 1 copy Layout in 4 in 1 Rotation copy Auto paper select mode Auto tray switching Auditing mode Account number entry Account number change the setting of these programs after step 3, see page 38. USER PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION User programs Setting the user programs 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key...
... page 38 for setting programs 10 to 15 (programs for auditing accounts), the display varies with the program number. q For programs 1 to 9 and 16 to change Account number deletion Number of copies per account Resetting account Erase width adjustment Layout in 2 in 1 copy Layout in 4 in 1 Rotation copy Auto paper select mode Auto tray switching Auditing mode Account number entry Account number change the setting of these programs after step 3, see page 38. USER PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION User programs Setting the user programs 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key...
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... START ( ) key. For other user programs, press the key and then repeat steps 2 to 5. If you select "0" (OFF) in 1 copy, see page 61. ** In European countries, the default setting of the copy quantity display. To exit the user program mode, press the light ( ) key. q The entered parameter number will go out. 37 GENERAL INFORMATION User programs 6 To continue with an asterisk (*). q The parameters are same to 60 min., press key 2. Program name Auto clear time...
... START ( ) key. For other user programs, press the key and then repeat steps 2 to 5. If you select "0" (OFF) in 1 copy, see page 61. ** In European countries, the default setting of the copy quantity display. To exit the user program mode, press the light ( ) key. q The entered parameter number will go out. 37 GENERAL INFORMATION User programs 6 To continue with an asterisk (*). q The parameters are same to 60 min., press key 2. Program name Auto clear time...
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POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save modes This time is set with user programs No. 3 and No. 5, the last program set manually. q When any key input is made or any operation is made with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the copier to start to blink. 2 Make desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key using the normal copying procedure. q The copier will start within 10 seconds. q If conflicting settings are...
POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save modes This time is set with user programs No. 3 and No. 5, the last program set manually. q When any key input is made or any operation is made with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the copier to start to blink. 2 Make desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key using the normal copying procedure. q The copier will start within 10 seconds. q If conflicting settings are...
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... using special paper, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Remove all pieces of paper inside copier? Copies smear if rubbed. q Pieces of misfed paper. See page 30. GENERAL INFORMATION Copier trouble? Make sure the paper is properly installed. Be sure to store copy paper in q First copy curled? Use standard paper. q Copy density properly adjusted? See page 49. Clean the transfer charger. See pages 18 and 49. Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in ? two-sided copying. Use copy paper within...
... using special paper, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Remove all pieces of paper inside copier? Copies smear if rubbed. q Pieces of misfed paper. See page 30. GENERAL INFORMATION Copier trouble? Make sure the paper is properly installed. Be sure to store copy paper in q First copy curled? Use standard paper. q Copy density properly adjusted? See page 49. Clean the transfer charger. See pages 18 and 49. Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in ? two-sided copying. Use copy paper within...
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... account number using the numeric keys. q Is the indicator on? Maintenance is required. See page 34. Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set. q Is copying, printing or facsimile printing being performed? Set the paper size after copying, printing or facsimile printing is used to switch between the FAX and COPY modes. q Is the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator Wait until warm-up time is not possible. blinking? Press the START ( ) key. Use the COPY/FAX key to select the COPY mode. See Note below . Enter your SHARP service centre...
... account number using the numeric keys. q Is the indicator on? Maintenance is required. See page 34. Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set. q Is copying, printing or facsimile printing being performed? Set the paper size after copying, printing or facsimile printing is used to switch between the FAX and COPY modes. q Is the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator Wait until warm-up time is not possible. blinking? Press the START ( ) key. Use the COPY/FAX key to select the COPY mode. See Note below . Enter your SHARP service centre...
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... code will locate the problem and stop and a letter and a number appear alternately, contact your SHARP service centre immediately if a problem persists after checking the above. If "CH" is blinking even if the cartridge is not possible. Close the front and side covers securely. q Is the indicator blinking? GENERAL INFORMATION Copier trouble? 48 Problem Solution q Is blinking in the copy quantity display. Install the toner cartridge. Power is on but copying is installed...
... code will locate the problem and stop and a letter and a number appear alternately, contact your SHARP service centre immediately if a problem persists after checking the above. If "CH" is blinking even if the cartridge is not possible. Close the front and side covers securely. q Is the indicator blinking? GENERAL INFORMATION Copier trouble? 48 Problem Solution q Is blinking in the copy quantity display. Install the toner cartridge. Power is on but copying is installed...
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... CLEAR ( ) key to stop copying in the SPF. While this indicator does not light up in the document feeder tray. q For best feeding of the next copying job. q If an optional paper feed unit is blinking, any staples or paper clips from the SPF, do not place originals of originals which have been output. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Stream feeding mode If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using the numeric keys. q While making copies...
... CLEAR ( ) key to stop copying in the SPF. While this indicator does not light up in the document feeder tray. q For best feeding of the next copying job. q If an optional paper feed unit is blinking, any staples or paper clips from the SPF, do not place originals of originals which have been output. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Stream feeding mode If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using the numeric keys. q While making copies...
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... scanned and stored into the memory. To use the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1, erase, margin shift, and sort/group functions. However, if enlargement copying onto a paper size larger than A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is installed, the copier can be indicated by SHARP. When installing an electronic sorting kit, it is recommended to prevent image loss on the copies. Rotation copying If user program No. 7 is needed. ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR...
... scanned and stored into the memory. To use the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1, erase, margin shift, and sort/group functions. However, if enlargement copying onto a paper size larger than A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is installed, the copier can be indicated by SHARP. When installing an electronic sorting kit, it is recommended to prevent image loss on the copies. Rotation copying If user program No. 7 is needed. ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR...
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... mode, the original image will be stored in the copier memory each time an original is needed. 1 Set the originals face up to select the 3 Ensure that the copy paper size in the paper tray is installed, a paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected. 60 4 Set the number of scanned original image data, the ORIGINAL DATA ( ) indicator will blink. To start after all originals have been scanned. To cancel copying, press the CLEAR...
... mode, the original image will be stored in the copier memory each time an original is needed. 1 Set the originals face up to select the 3 Ensure that the copy paper size in the paper tray is installed, a paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected. 60 4 Set the number of scanned original image data, the ORIGINAL DATA ( ) indicator will blink. To start after all originals have been scanned. To cancel copying, press the CLEAR...
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... this feature. q The bypass tray and any tray with the 2 in 1 or 4 in five steps using user program No. 16. See page 35. q If an optional paper feed unit is installed, use the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to eliminate the shadow at the centre of copies. q If an optional SPF is used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies and to select the desired paper size. 63 q Edge erase can...
... this feature. q The bypass tray and any tray with the 2 in 1 or 4 in five steps using user program No. 16. See page 35. q If an optional paper feed unit is installed, use the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to eliminate the shadow at the centre of copies. q If an optional SPF is used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies and to select the desired paper size. 63 q Edge erase can...