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..., in turn, requires each of Sharp. AR-168S Digital Multifunctional System AR-168D Digital Multifunctional System In the event that this Product, is not responsible for reference the copier's serial number located on the back of the hardware, software or firmware embodied in or used in the USA FOR YOUR RECORDS ... Other items may experience as a result of your purchase or use of the unit. You...
..., in turn, requires each of Sharp. AR-168S Digital Multifunctional System AR-168D Digital Multifunctional System In the event that this Product, is not responsible for reference the copier's serial number located on the back of the hardware, software or firmware embodied in or used in the USA FOR YOUR RECORDS ... Other items may experience as a result of your purchase or use of the unit. You...
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...MODE 58 BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING 58 USING THE SCANNER MODE 59 SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE 59 SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER 60 OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES 60 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL 61 7 USER SETTINGS USER PROGRAMS 62 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM 67 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE DISPLAY MESSAGES 69 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE 71 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE 75 MISFEED REMOVAL 79 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 83 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH 86 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT 87 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 87 CLEANING THE MACHINE 88 9 OPTIONAL...
...MODE 58 BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING 58 USING THE SCANNER MODE 59 SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE 59 SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER 60 OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES 60 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL 61 7 USER SETTINGS USER PROGRAMS 62 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM 67 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE DISPLAY MESSAGES 69 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE 71 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE 75 MISFEED REMOVAL 79 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 83 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH 86 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT 87 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 87 CLEANING THE MACHINE 88 9 OPTIONAL...
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... machine are as a printer or a scanner. About the operation manuals The operation manuals for your model for using the machine as follows: Operation Manual (this manual) Explains the machine and how to familiarize yourself with this manual, please substitute the name of your computer. Online Manual (on the model and options installed, however, the basic operations are the same. • Where "AR-XXXX" appears in a handy location. The appearance of your model, see the operation panel...
... machine are as a printer or a scanner. About the operation manuals The operation manuals for your model for using the machine as follows: Operation Manual (this manual) Explains the machine and how to familiarize yourself with this manual, please substitute the name of your computer. Online Manual (on the model and options installed, however, the basic operations are the same. • Where "AR-XXXX" appears in a handy location. The appearance of your model, see the operation panel...
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... reproduced in each mode. • The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as temperature. *2 "dpi" ("dots per minute. The first-copy time may vary depending on and copying using the document glass is used to five levels in a printed or scanned image. Model AR-168D AR-168S Appearance Automatic two-sided copying/printing SPF/RSPF Available RSPF Not available SPF MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time*1 at 600 dpi...
... reproduced in each mode. • The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as temperature. *2 "dpi" ("dots per minute. The first-copy time may vary depending on and copying using the document glass is used to five levels in a printed or scanned image. Model AR-168D AR-168S Appearance Automatic two-sided copying/printing SPF/RSPF Available RSPF Not available SPF MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time*1 at 600 dpi...
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... a memory buffer allowing the machine to scan an original once and make up to 99 copies of output can be usable by sets is possible. • Sets of the scanned image. LCD panel displays messages • The LCD panel displays messages that show function settings and the status of the machine as a scanner. Fax function (option) • The optional Facsimile Expansion Kit can be installed to enable the machine to be used as a fax machine. (Facsimile Expansion Kit Operation Manual) Network connection (option) • The optional Network Expansion...
... a memory buffer allowing the machine to scan an original once and make up to 99 copies of output can be usable by sets is possible. • Sets of the scanned image. LCD panel displays messages • The LCD panel displays messages that show function settings and the status of the machine as a scanner. Fax function (option) • The optional Facsimile Expansion Kit can be installed to enable the machine to be used as a fax machine. (Facsimile Expansion Kit Operation Manual) Network connection (option) • The optional Network Expansion...
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... been scanned. If the number of copies and any other settings, and then press the [START] key ( ). "[START] : NEXT SCAN [#] : START PRINT" appears and the original is scanned into memory. Note • To clear the data in memory, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). Copies will be selected: "8.5x14", "8.5x13", "8.5x11", "5.5x8.5", "A4", "B5", "A5". The following original sizes can be output each time two originals have been scanned. To immediately print the scanned image, press the [ ] key. 6 Replace...
... been scanned. If the number of copies and any other settings, and then press the [START] key ( ). "[START] : NEXT SCAN [#] : START PRINT" appears and the original is scanned into memory. Note • To clear the data in memory, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). Copies will be selected: "8.5x14", "8.5x13", "8.5x11", "5.5x8.5", "A4", "B5", "A5". The following original sizes can be output each time two originals have been scanned. To immediately print the scanned image, press the [ ] key. 6 Replace...
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... software: MFP driver Printer driver The printer driver enables you to use the scanning function of your model, see the operation panel on the machine to scan a document. For the name of the machine with computers that are running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or are connected to the machine by a USB cable. To set to ECP mode. This is a utility that monitors the machine and informs you to use the printer function of the document currently being printed, and error messages. * When the machine is connected...
... software: MFP driver Printer driver The printer driver enables you to use the scanning function of your model, see the operation panel on the machine to scan a document. For the name of the machine with computers that are running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or are connected to the machine by a USB cable. To set to ECP mode. This is a utility that monitors the machine and informs you to use the printer function of the document currently being printed, and error messages. * When the machine is connected...
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... "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ). STANDARD INSTALLATION (USB only) The procedure for a standard installation of the software is configured for right hand operation. • The scanner feature only works when using the new connection method. • In the following explanations it is assumed that you use the standard installation. Note The standard installation can only be used when the machine is...
... "start" button, click "My Computer" ( ), and then double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ). STANDARD INSTALLATION (USB only) The procedure for a standard installation of the software is configured for right hand operation. • The scanner feature only works when using the new connection method. • In the following explanations it is assumed that you use the standard installation. Note The standard installation can only be used when the machine is...
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... "setup" icon ( ). SET UP THE SOFTWARE 10 Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to this procedure. If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as a shared printer on -screen instructions. If the cable is not connected before proceeding. Windows XP (USB/Parallel) 1 The USB/parallel cable must not be sure to install the MFP driver, Button Manager, or Sharpdesk separately. In this happens, click the "Cancel" button to install the USB 2.0 Composite Device...
... "setup" icon ( ). SET UP THE SOFTWARE 10 Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to this procedure. If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as a shared printer on -screen instructions. If the cable is not connected before proceeding. Windows XP (USB/Parallel) 1 The USB/parallel cable must not be sure to install the MFP driver, Button Manager, or Sharpdesk separately. In this happens, click the "Cancel" button to install the USB 2.0 Composite Device...
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... MFP driver. If "Skip" is installed on your computer, Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite Imaging for Windows is selected, the Sharpdesk installation will be installed. This message appears when the machine's USB 2.0 mode is turned on, and then connect the USB/parallel cable (p.55). A message will then appear. For information on -screen instructions. 43 Follow the on switching the USB 2.0 mode, see Chapter 6, "PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS". 15 Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to "HI-SPEED...
... MFP driver. If "Skip" is installed on your computer, Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite Imaging for Windows is selected, the Sharpdesk installation will be installed. This message appears when the machine's USB 2.0 mode is turned on, and then connect the USB/parallel cable (p.55). A message will then appear. For information on -screen instructions. 43 Follow the on switching the USB 2.0 mode, see Chapter 6, "PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS". 15 Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to "HI-SPEED...
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... message appears Caution regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be connected in step 10. 2 Perform steps 2 through 7 in "CUSTOM INSTALLATION" (p.40 - If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to this case, follow the instructions in the window to click "Yes". Note In Windows 95/NT4.0, the "Utility Software" button does not appear and only the printer driver can be connected to the machine. SET UP THE SOFTWARE...
... message appears Caution regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be connected in step 10. 2 Perform steps 2 through 7 in "CUSTOM INSTALLATION" (p.40 - If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to this case, follow the instructions in the window to click "Yes". Note In Windows 95/NT4.0, the "Utility Software" button does not appear and only the printer driver can be connected to the machine. SET UP THE SOFTWARE...
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..." button. A message will return to the same network. • When the machine is connected to the window of step 3. Follow the on a network, follow these steps to your computer. SET UP THE SOFTWARE 8 When the model selection window appears, select model name of your operating system. If you to connect the machine to install the MFP driver in the client computer. "Print server" as a shared printer on -screen instructions. Using the machine as a shared printer If...
..." button. A message will return to the same network. • When the machine is connected to the window of step 3. Follow the on a network, follow these steps to your computer. SET UP THE SOFTWARE 8 When the model selection window appears, select model name of your operating system. If you to connect the machine to install the MFP driver in the client computer. "Print server" as a shared printer on -screen instructions. Using the machine as a shared printer If...
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SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER Button Manager is a software program that works with the scan menu on the machine. To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked with the scanner driver to scanner events. Windows XP 1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". 2 Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. 3 In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab. 4 Select "SC1:" from...
SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER Button Manager is a software program that works with the scan menu on the machine. To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked with the scanner driver to scanner events. Windows XP 1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". 2 Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. 3 In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab. 4 Select "SC1:" from...
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... appropriate cable for Windows 2000 Professional/XP that Microsoft provides through its "Windows Update" Web page is available with the machine. For more information, see "USER PROGRAMS" (p.66). • Use the machine's "HI-SPEED" mode only when using a computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled. • Do not connect the USB cable before installing the MFP driver. To...
... appropriate cable for Windows 2000 Professional/XP that Microsoft provides through its "Windows Update" Web page is available with the machine. For more information, see "USER PROGRAMS" (p.66). • Use the machine's "HI-SPEED" mode only when using a computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled. • Do not connect the USB cable before installing the MFP driver. To...
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... and a USB connection are not capable of print data in the "SET UP THE SOFTWARE". To change the setting, see the Online Manual. • When using Microsoft's Windows Update service. • The "USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH" setting in the machine's user programs must be used , the printer function can be set to repeatedly transmit the print data. The ROPM function stores multiple pages of attaining the speed stipulated by installing a more recent driver for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)" (below) to read "System requirements for the card. This problem can...
... and a USB connection are not capable of print data in the "SET UP THE SOFTWARE". To change the setting, see the Online Manual. • When using Microsoft's Windows Update service. • The "USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH" setting in the machine's user programs must be used , the printer function can be set to repeatedly transmit the print data. The ROPM function stores multiple pages of attaining the speed stipulated by installing a more recent driver for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)" (below) to read "System requirements for the card. This problem can...
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... all trays. USER SETTINGS Print mode Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1 FORCED OUTPUT 1: ON 2: OFF • When this function is enabled, printing in printer mode will automatically continue using the USB 2.0 connector, first verify that your computer meets the system requirements (operating system and driver), 2 USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH*1 1: FULL-SPEED and then use this function automatically switches to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not increase considerably. *2 When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is...
... all trays. USER SETTINGS Print mode Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1 FORCED OUTPUT 1: ON 2: OFF • When this function is enabled, printing in printer mode will automatically continue using the USB 2.0 connector, first verify that your computer meets the system requirements (operating system and driver), 2 USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH*1 1: FULL-SPEED and then use this function automatically switches to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not increase considerably. *2 When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is...
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... machine, the copy function, and software setup are unable to both the table below and the indicated page. power cord from the outlet, and contact your SHARP service center. 69 Close the RSPF COVER. JAM. CLOSE COVERS. Be sure to use of paper. (The tray is locked. FRONT OR SIDE COVER OPEN. SPF/RSPF cover. 82 Error indicator Blinks REPLACE THE TONER CARTRIDGE. XX] REFER TO USER GUIDE switch, and turn on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in .) CLEAR PAPER A paper...
... machine, the copy function, and software setup are unable to both the table below and the indicated page. power cord from the outlet, and contact your SHARP service center. 69 Close the RSPF COVER. JAM. CLOSE COVERS. Be sure to use of paper. (The tray is locked. FRONT OR SIDE COVER OPEN. SPF/RSPF cover. 82 Error indicator Blinks REPLACE THE TONER CARTRIDGE. XX] REFER TO USER GUIDE switch, and turn on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in .) CLEAR PAPER A paper...
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... paper size. Clean the underside of the 88 SPF/RSPF. (especially areas where black lines appear.) Printing is not possible if the paper size setting is different from memory. 30 NO 2-SIDED COPY FROM BYPASS Two sided printing or 2 IN 1 copying is in memory. The machine is not original on the document glass, or the original is too thick to change a user program setting while a copy or 62 print job is TRAY. MEMORY FULL, PRESS START TO RESUME. Data...
... paper size. Clean the underside of the 88 SPF/RSPF. (especially areas where black lines appear.) Printing is not possible if the paper size setting is different from memory. 30 NO 2-SIDED COPY FROM BYPASS Two sided printing or 2 IN 1 copying is in memory. The machine is not original on the document glass, or the original is too thick to change a user program setting while a copy or 62 print job is TRAY. MEMORY FULL, PRESS START TO RESUME. Data...
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... received faxes • "FAX SEND":*2 Total number of sent faxes • "SCAN SEND": Total number of scans • "TONER REMAINING": The remaining number of pages that can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by an authorized SHARP service technician is installed. Contact your service center as soon as follows each function. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "TOTAL COUNT" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT You can be printed with the toner cartridge is displayed. *1 AR-168D...
... received faxes • "FAX SEND":*2 Total number of sent faxes • "SCAN SEND": Total number of scans • "TONER REMAINING": The remaining number of pages that can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by an authorized SHARP service technician is installed. Contact your service center as soon as follows each function. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "TOTAL COUNT" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT You can be printed with the toner cartridge is displayed. *1 AR-168D...
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... setting 12 Loading paper 14 Loading paper in copy, printer, and scanner modes 60 Operation panel 9, 10 Optional equipment 90 Original guides 9, 21 Original types 24 P Paper 14 Paper holder arm 9, 22 Paper output tray 9 Paper output tray extension ......... 9, 22 Paper tray 9, 15 Parallel connector 9, 56 Part names 9 Photoconductive drum 9 Plug and play screen does not appear 76 Power cord 9 Power off 13 Power on 12 Power save indicator 10 Power save modes 13 Power switch 9, 12, 13 Preheat mode 13 Preparations 9 Printer driver 36 Printer/scanner functions 57 Problems...
... setting 12 Loading paper 14 Loading paper in copy, printer, and scanner modes 60 Operation panel 9, 10 Optional equipment 90 Original guides 9, 21 Original types 24 P Paper 14 Paper holder arm 9, 22 Paper output tray 9 Paper output tray extension ......... 9, 22 Paper tray 9, 15 Parallel connector 9, 56 Part names 9 Photoconductive drum 9 Plug and play screen does not appear 76 Power cord 9 Power off 13 Power on 12 Power save indicator 10 Power save modes 13 Power switch 9, 12, 13 Preheat mode 13 Preparations 9 Printer driver 36 Printer/scanner functions 57 Problems...