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... 1 GETTING STARTED Page INTRODUCTION 6 CAUTIONS 7 COPIER INSTALLATION 8 MAIN FEATURES 10 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 12 G Exterior 12 G Interior 13 G Operation panel 14 POWER ON AND OFF 16 G Power on 16 G Power off 16 G Dehumidification heater switch (DH POWER 16 G Initial settings 17 G Power save modes 17 FUNCTION ICONS 18 FUNCTION REVIEW 19 AUDITING ACCOUNTS 20 G How to copy in the auditing mode 20 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING 24 TWO-SIDED COPYING 26 G Two-sided copying from the...
... 1 GETTING STARTED Page INTRODUCTION 6 CAUTIONS 7 COPIER INSTALLATION 8 MAIN FEATURES 10 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 12 G Exterior 12 G Interior 13 G Operation panel 14 POWER ON AND OFF 16 G Power on 16 G Power off 16 G Dehumidification heater switch (DH POWER 16 G Initial settings 17 G Power save modes 17 FUNCTION ICONS 18 FUNCTION REVIEW 19 AUDITING ACCOUNTS 20 G How to copy in the auditing mode 20 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING 24 TWO-SIDED COPYING 26 G Two-sided copying from the...
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... INFORMATION PAPER 78 G Types and sizes of copy paper 78 G Loading copy paper 78 G Changing the copy paper size in the tray 80 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 82 CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT 84 CLEANING THE PLATEN GLASS AND PLATEN COVER 85 CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER 86 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 87 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES 88 G Proper storage 88 SPECIFICATIONS 89 CHAPTER 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 92 SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP4)/ REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP3 93 G Part names 93 G Specifications...
... INFORMATION PAPER 78 G Types and sizes of copy paper 78 G Loading copy paper 78 G Changing the copy paper size in the tray 80 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 82 CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT 84 CLEANING THE PLATEN GLASS AND PLATEN COVER 85 CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER 86 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 87 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES 88 G Proper storage 88 SPECIFICATIONS 89 CHAPTER 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 92 SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP4)/ REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP3 93 G Part names 93 G Specifications...
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... area is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. G When the copier is hot. G Store spare toner cartridges in hazardous laser radiation exposure. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. G Use of controls or adjustments or performance of mercury. G The copier's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. For disposal...
... area is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. G When the copier is hot. G Store spare toner cartridges in hazardous laser radiation exposure. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. G Use of controls or adjustments or performance of mercury. G The copier's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. For disposal...
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... set. These modes are available. AA A A G Key operator programs allow clear copying of functions to be adjusted in five steps. G The photo mode and super photo mode copying functions allow the setting or modification of delicate halftone original images such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, XY zoom, black and white reverse, and dual page copy are adjustable in five steps. G Automatic two-sided copying can be controlled. 10 GETTING STARTED MAIN FEATURES 1 High-speed laser copying G First-copy time...
... set. These modes are available. AA A A G Key operator programs allow clear copying of functions to be adjusted in five steps. G The photo mode and super photo mode copying functions allow the setting or modification of delicate halftone original images such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, XY zoom, black and white reverse, and dual page copy are adjustable in five steps. G Automatic two-sided copying can be controlled. 10 GETTING STARTED MAIN FEATURES 1 High-speed laser copying G First-copy time...
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Handles Use to remove misfeeds when an optional job separator tray kit or finisher is installed. Front cover (p. 68) Open to remove misfeeds and for easy operation. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior GETTING STARTED Platen cover (optional) (p. 24) Place an original on the heater to prevent dew condensation inside the copier and moisture absorption of paper. Operation panel (p. 14) All copier controls are deposited in the center tray. Bypass tray paper guides (p. 37) Adjust to be fed from...
Handles Use to remove misfeeds when an optional job separator tray kit or finisher is installed. Front cover (p. 68) Open to remove misfeeds and for easy operation. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior GETTING STARTED Platen cover (optional) (p. 24) Place an original on the heater to prevent dew condensation inside the copier and moisture absorption of paper. Operation panel (p. 14) All copier controls are deposited in the center tray. Bypass tray paper guides (p. 37) Adjust to be fed from...
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JOB STATUS key (p. 19) Press to check the settings of selected functions or the status of toner remaining. INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 39) Interrupts a copy run. EXPOSURE key (p. 29) Use to confirm the selected setting or entered data. Mode keys and indicators Use these keys when relevant optional components are made. OK key Press to select the exposure modes: AUTO, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO, PHOTO or SUPER PHOTO. CLEAR ALL key (p. 17) Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to manually select a paper tray. PAPER SELECT key (p. 24...
JOB STATUS key (p. 19) Press to check the settings of selected functions or the status of toner remaining. INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 39) Interrupts a copy run. EXPOSURE key (p. 29) Use to confirm the selected setting or entered data. Mode keys and indicators Use these keys when relevant optional components are made. OK key Press to select the exposure modes: AUTO, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO, PHOTO or SUPER PHOTO. CLEAR ALL key (p. 17) Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to manually select a paper tray. PAPER SELECT key (p. 24...
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... copier status and operation. When "AUTO" is highlighted. 15 Copy ratio display Displays the copy ratios for automatic copy ratio selection. 2-SIDED COPY key (p. 26, 97) Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 2-sided* or 2-sided to 1sided* copy mode. *To select the 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to select the job memory mode. Paper size display Displays the selected paper size. AUDIT CLEAR key (p. 21) Press to select special functions. PROGRAM/READ-END key (p. 44, 61) Press to 2- Paper tray display The selected paper feed location...
... copier status and operation. When "AUTO" is highlighted. 15 Copy ratio display Displays the copy ratios for automatic copy ratio selection. 2-SIDED COPY key (p. 26, 97) Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 2-sided* or 2-sided to 1sided* copy mode. *To select the 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to select the job memory mode. Paper size display Displays the selected paper size. AUDIT CLEAR key (p. 21) Press to select special functions. PROGRAM/READ-END key (p. 44, 61) Press to 2- Paper tray display The selected paper feed location...
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... message "Enter your job will be turned on when the dehumidification heater switch of paper, image quality may occur. Doing so will srart. G If an optional 500-sheet paper feed unit or 2x500-sheet paper feed unit is turned on the left in the "ON" position in the paper trays. Power on , dew condensation may occur frequently. Power on Power off When the copier is turned on Turn the power switch to copy." GETTING STARTED POWER ON AND OFF The power switch...
... message "Enter your job will be turned on when the dehumidification heater switch of paper, image quality may occur. Doing so will srart. G If an optional 500-sheet paper feed unit or 2x500-sheet paper feed unit is turned on the left in the "ON" position in the paper trays. Power on , dew condensation may occur frequently. Power on Power off When the copier is turned on Turn the power switch to copy." GETTING STARTED POWER ON AND OFF The power switch...
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... sort or group mode or from the document feeder tray in the group mode, original images will be automatically selected. This setting, however, can be canceled using a key operator program. # KEY OPERATOR See page 13 of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of each time an original is scanned and copying will be stored in the document feeder tray. SORT/GROUP The copier has two sorter modes for sort auto select.
... sort or group mode or from the document feeder tray in the group mode, original images will be automatically selected. This setting, however, can be canceled using a key operator program. # KEY OPERATOR See page 13 of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of each time an original is scanned and copying will be stored in the document feeder tray. SORT/GROUP The copier has two sorter modes for sort auto select.
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... the previous group in the center tray. When copying in the sort mode, collated sets of copies will be made and each collated set of copies produced will be extended to a maximum of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for details. The offset stack mode is disabled, copies will be offset. Offset stack If the offset stack mode is enabled using a key operator program, each copy set in the factory default setting. # KEY OPERATOR See page 13 of 272 MB...
... the previous group in the center tray. When copying in the sort mode, collated sets of copies will be made and each collated set of copies produced will be extended to a maximum of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for details. The offset stack mode is disabled, copies will be offset. Offset stack If the offset stack mode is enabled using a key operator program, each copy set in the factory default setting. # KEY OPERATOR See page 13 of 272 MB...
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... positioned to 1" in 1/4" increments. # KEY OPERATOR The initial shift setting can be increased in 1/4" increments. See page 11 of the platen glass or the document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE DUAL PAGE COPY [OK]:ADJUST 45 To select the location, see step 4 overleaf. G When making two-sided copies with MARGIN SHIFT highlighted. Document feeder tray 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS G When copying from the platen glass and the...
... positioned to 1" in 1/4" increments. # KEY OPERATOR The initial shift setting can be increased in 1/4" increments. See page 11 of the platen glass or the document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE DUAL PAGE COPY [OK]:ADJUST 45 To select the location, see step 4 overleaf. G When making two-sided copies with MARGIN SHIFT highlighted. Document feeder tray 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS G When copying from the platen glass and the...
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... two-sided copying mode. It is selected when the auto image feature has been selected, the auto image feature will appear. DUAL PAGE COPY The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the platen glass with the center of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. G When originals are set in an optional SPF or RSPF, this feature is especially useful when copying books...
... two-sided copying mode. It is selected when the auto image feature has been selected, the auto image feature will appear. DUAL PAGE COPY The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the platen glass with the center of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. G When originals are set in an optional SPF or RSPF, this feature is especially useful when copying books...
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... size, document station (platen glass or document feeder tray), paper size, interrupt, extra image adjustment. Storing a job program 1 Make all copier selections to select "STORE" and press the OK key. G The job memory feature cannot be used job programs can be stored in the interrupt copy mode. #KEY OPERATOR Job memory replacement/deletion can be stored in a job program is convenient for quick job recall without losing time manually reprogramming each of nine storage registers. STORE JOB PROGRAM 123 456 789 [10-key]:SELECT G To cancel the job memory mode...
... size, document station (platen glass or document feeder tray), paper size, interrupt, extra image adjustment. Storing a job program 1 Make all copier selections to select "STORE" and press the OK key. G The job memory feature cannot be used job programs can be stored in the interrupt copy mode. #KEY OPERATOR Job memory replacement/deletion can be stored in a job program is convenient for quick job recall without losing time manually reprogramming each of nine storage registers. STORE JOB PROGRAM 123 456 789 [10-key]:SELECT G To cancel the job memory mode...
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...the key operator. service. Check the toner cartridge. See page 112. : paper tray number : paper size to see if the toner cartridge has been installed properly. Message (Maintenance icon) Maintenance required soon. Contact your service center as soon as possible.(This message will be corrected by an authorized SHARP service technician is low. Check to prevent the use key operator program "DISABLE STAPLER" to see if copy paper has been loaded properly. tray. If the trouble cannot be repaired. Remove it can be easily remedied, use of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE...
...the key operator. service. Check the toner cartridge. See page 112. : paper tray number : paper size to see if the toner cartridge has been installed properly. Message (Maintenance icon) Maintenance required soon. Contact your service center as soon as possible.(This message will be corrected by an authorized SHARP service technician is low. Check to prevent the use key operator program "DISABLE STAPLER" to see if copy paper has been loaded properly. tray. If the trouble cannot be repaired. Remove it can be easily remedied, use of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE...
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.... Problem Solution Copier does not operate. G Power switch ON? See page 16. Blank copies G Is the original placed face down on the platen platen glass. G Paper too heavy? See page 78. See page 88. Make sure the paper is not possible. See page 67. black solid areas, the original size may not be detected. SIZE ENTER" to store copy paper in a dry location. Adjust the exposure. Use copy paper within the specified range. Replace with dry copy paper...
.... Problem Solution Copier does not operate. G Power switch ON? See page 16. Blank copies G Is the original placed face down on the platen platen glass. G Paper too heavy? See page 78. See page 88. Make sure the paper is not possible. See page 67. black solid areas, the original size may not be detected. SIZE ENTER" to store copy paper in a dry location. Adjust the exposure. Use copy paper within the specified range. Replace with dry copy paper...
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... used for a paper tray G Is the COPY indicator off? Press the COPY key to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. G Is two-sided printing being performed? TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Copies are smudged or dirty. dirty? Use a clean original. Black or white stripes appear on copies. G Is the scanning window of an Clean the scanning window. G Is the COPY indicator off mode. performed? G Is the same power outlet used Connect the copier to select the COPY mode. electric appliances. Please contact your SHARP service center...
... used for a paper tray G Is the COPY indicator off? Press the COPY key to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. G Is two-sided printing being performed? TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Copies are smudged or dirty. dirty? Use a clean original. Black or white stripes appear on copies. G Is the scanning window of an Clean the scanning window. G Is the COPY indicator off mode. performed? G Is the same power outlet used Connect the copier to select the COPY mode. electric appliances. Please contact your SHARP service center...
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... front guide to 21 lbs. If not, the machine will appear in a paper tray, the size of the paper must be displayed. The message "TRAY: Add paper." Size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" A5 to be entered as described on page 80. Loading copy paper To save space, this case, either load the paper requested in the message or enter the paper size that is changed in the display. PAPER Types and sizes of copy paper Types and sizes of copy paper which are shown below. will stop copying...
... front guide to 21 lbs. If not, the machine will appear in a paper tray, the size of the paper must be displayed. The message "TRAY: Add paper." Size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" A5 to be entered as described on page 80. Loading copy paper To save space, this case, either load the paper requested in the message or enter the paper size that is changed in the display. PAPER Types and sizes of copy paper Types and sizes of copy paper which are shown below. will stop copying...
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.../2 14 81/2 13 81/2 11 3 Use the and keys to select "PAPER SIZE SET" and press the OK key. G B5 paper cannot be done while the machine is being changed. GENERAL INFORMATION 4 Press the key. 80 PAPER SIZE SET 81/2 11 11 17 2 11 17 81/2 14 81/2 13 8 1/ 2 11 SIZE ENTER PAPER SIZE SET DISPLAY CONTRAST 2 Use the and keys to select the paper tray for paper tray 2. 1 Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. SPECIAL FUNCTION SPECIAL MODES ORIG.
.../2 14 81/2 13 81/2 11 3 Use the and keys to select "PAPER SIZE SET" and press the OK key. G B5 paper cannot be done while the machine is being changed. GENERAL INFORMATION 4 Press the key. 80 PAPER SIZE SET 81/2 11 11 17 2 11 17 81/2 14 81/2 13 8 1/ 2 11 SIZE ENTER PAPER SIZE SET DISPLAY CONTRAST 2 Use the and keys to select the paper tray for paper tray 2. 1 Press the SPECIAL FUNCTION key. SPECIAL FUNCTION SPECIAL MODES ORIG.
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... feeding of paper cannot be used as originals: G Special papers including transparency film, photographs, and tracing paper G Damaged or crumpled originals G Paper with multiple punched holes (paper with two or three holes can be used in the duplex copy mode. Unacceptable originals The following types of originals which have binding holes punched into the document feeder tray, be changed. can be used) G 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size originals cannot be used in the 2-sided to 1-sided...
... feeding of paper cannot be used as originals: G Special papers including transparency film, photographs, and tracing paper G Damaged or crumpled originals G Paper with multiple punched holes (paper with two or three holes can be used in the duplex copy mode. Unacceptable originals The following types of originals which have binding holes punched into the document feeder tray, be changed. can be used) G 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size originals cannot be used in the 2-sided to 1-sided...
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... M Maintenance - INDEX 2 2 in 1 51 2x500-sheet paper feed unit 114 4 4 in 1 51 E Edge erase 47 Enlargement 31 Erase 47 Exposure adjustment 29 Exterior 12 5 500-sheet paper feed unit 114 A Auditing accounts 20 Auto clear 17 Auto image 15, 31 Automatic exposure adjustment 29 Automatic reduction/enlargement 31 Automatic two-sided copying 26 Auto power shut-off mode 17 B Basic screen 15 B/W reverse 54 Bypass tray 36 C Cautions 7 Center erase 47 Center tray 12 Changing copy paper size 80 Copier installation 8 Copier trouble...
... M Maintenance - INDEX 2 2 in 1 51 2x500-sheet paper feed unit 114 4 4 in 1 51 E Edge erase 47 Enlargement 31 Erase 47 Exposure adjustment 29 Exterior 12 5 500-sheet paper feed unit 114 A Auditing accounts 20 Auto clear 17 Auto image 15, 31 Automatic exposure adjustment 29 Automatic reduction/enlargement 31 Automatic two-sided copying 26 Auto power shut-off mode 17 B Basic screen 15 B/W reverse 54 Bypass tray 36 C Cautions 7 Center erase 47 Center tray 12 Changing copy paper size 80 Copier installation 8 Copier trouble...