Sharp AR-205 User manual

•GETTING STARTED
•MAKING COPIES
•STATUS INDICATORS
•GENERAL INFORMATION
•OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
•APPENDIX
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DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
AR-205
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CAUTIONS
Follow the cautions below when using this copier.
●The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.
●Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
●Place the copier on a firm, level surface.
●Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.
●Whenthecopierisnotusedforalongtime,forexample,duringprolongedholidays,turnthepower
switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
●Whenmovingthecopier,besuretoturnthepowerswitchoffandremovethepowercordfromthe
outlet.
●Do not cover the copier with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may
prevent heat dissipation, damaging the copier.
●Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Cautions on laser
Wave length 785 nm ±10 nm
Pulse times (8.141 µs ±0.1 µs)/7 mm
Output power 0.2 mW ±0.02 mW

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GETTING STARTED STATUS
INDICATORS
MAKING COPIES GENERAL INFORMATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
CONTENTS Page
GETTING STARTED
●INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
●MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
●PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
– Overall layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
– Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
●COPIER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
●CAUTIONS ON HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
●LOADING COPY PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MAKING COPIES
●AUDITING ACCOUNTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
●NORMAL COPYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
●REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
●BYPASS FEED (special paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
●TWO-SIDED COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
●XY ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
●B/W REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
●DUAL PAGE COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
●INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
●AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
●TONER SAVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
STATUS INDICATORS
●TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
●DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
●MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
●MAINTENANCE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
GENERAL INFORMATION
●USER PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
– Settings for auditing accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
●POWER SAVE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
●USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
●COPIER TROUBLE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
●SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
– Types and sizes of copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
– Genuine supplies statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
●SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
●SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
●SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/
REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) . . . . . . . 59
●ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
– Sort/group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
– 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
– Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
– Margin shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
●250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/
2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6). . . . . . . . . . 74
APPENDIX
●TRANSFER CHARGER CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
●DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
●INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
APPENDIX

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GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
Thiscopierhasbeendesignedtoprovideconvenientcopyingfeaturesinaminimumamount
of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copier features,
be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual and the copier.
For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location.
This copier can be used as a laser printer and as a facsimile machine by installing optional
components.However, this manual describesonlythe copier features. For description of the printer
featuresand facsimile features, seetheir separate manuals. (Some options may not be available in
some countries.)
Introduction
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with
information pertinent to the use of the copier.
Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the
copier may result if the contents of the warning are not
properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the copier or one of its
components may result if the contents of the caution are
not properly followed.
Notesprovideinformationrelevant to the copier regarding
specifications,functions, performance,operationand such,
that may be useful to the user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the copy quantity display.
AB series (metric) and inch series references
Both specifications are quoted where applicable.
●The inch series specifications are quoted in brackets.
For example:
Page 18, step 1 -------- B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17")
Page 17, step 2-A ----- 86%,81%,70%,and50% (95%,77%,64%,
and 50%)
●Although AB series size indications are shown on the operation
panel of this manual, inch series indications are displayed on the
inch series machines.
[Inch series]
[AB series]

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GETTING STARTED Main features
MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
●First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on).
●Copying speed is 20 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency.
High-quality digital image
●High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed.
●In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps.
●The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome
photos and colour photos. Photo mode is adjustable in five steps.
Substantial copying features
●Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed.
●Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed.
●Useful special features such as the XY zoom, black and white reverse, and dual page copy are available.
●Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.
●User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer needs. Also the user programs allow the internal
auditor to be controlled.
●Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
Scan once/ Print many (one-sided copying only)
●The copier is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. This memory allows the copier to scan an original 1 time only and
make up to 99 copies. This feature allows for improved workflow, reduced operating noise from the copier and reduced
wear and tear on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability.
Optional features
●An optional single pass feeder (SPF) allows automatic document feeding of up to 30 sheets.
●An optional reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) allows automatic document feeding of up to 30 two-sided originals.
●An optional electronic sorting kit allows many useful copier features to be used. Multiple sets of copies can be sorted
without the aid of a sorter and each set can be offset from the previous set. Also the erase, margin shift, and 4 in 1 and
2 in 1 functions are available. (To use the 2 in 1 and 4 in 1 and sort/group functions, an optional SPF or RSPF is also
needed.)
●This copier can be used as a laser printer by installing an optional printer expansion kit.
●This copier can be used as a facsimile machine by installing an optional facsimile expansion kit.
Environmentally friendly design
●Paper output tray is housed in the copier for space saving.
●Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode are provided to reduce power consumption in standby mode.
●This copier does not have an internal calendar or clock.
This copier will not be affected by the year 2000.
●Some options may not be available in some countries.

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GETTING STARTED
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Overall layout
qPlaten cover (optional)
Place the original on the original table and close the
platen cover before copying starts.
wOriginal table
Place the document to be copied here.
eHandles
Use to move the copier.
rPower switch
Press to turn copier power on and off.
tOperation panel
All copier controls are located here for easy operation.
yPaper output tray
Finished copies are deposited in the paper output tray.
uFront cover
Open to remove misfeeds and for copier servicing.
iPaper trays
Each tray holds 250 sheets of copy paper.
oSide 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 the copy paper.
!2 Bypass tray
Special papers (including transparency film) and copy
paper can be fed from the bypass tray.
!3 Bypass tray extension
Pull out when feeding large paper such as B4 and A3
(8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17").
!4 Charger cleaner
Use to clean the transfer charger.
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GETTING STARTED
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
!5 Drum cartridge handle
Hold to pull out the drum cartridge.
!6 Drum cartridge
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
!7 TD cartridge lock release lever
Use to unlock the TD cartridge.
!8 TD cartridge strap
Lift to remove the TD cartridge.
!9 TD cartridge
Contains toner.
@0 Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper.
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Part names and functions
GETTING STARTED
@1 Fusing unit release levers
Lower to remove misfed paper.
The fusing unit is hot.
Take care in removing paper.
@2 Paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
Accessories
Operation manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TD cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Charger cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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GETTING STARTED
Operation
panel
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
qINTERRUPT ( ) key and indicator (p. 26)
Interrupts a copy run.
wCopy quantity display
Displays the specified copy quantity during the ready
condition and displays the copy countdown as copies
are made. Also see items rand @1.
eZOOM indicator (p.17)
Lights up when a zoom ratio is set.
rCopy ratio display ( ) key (p. 17)
Pressandholddownduring standby to display the copy
ratio in the copy quantity display.
tZoom keys (p. 17)
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio
from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.
yPAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key (p.12)
Use to set the paper size in a tray.
uAUDIT CLEAR ( ) key (p.13)
Closes an open account.
iPAPER SIZE indicators
Light up to show the selected copy paper size.
oAlarm indicators
: Maintenance indicator (p.38)
: TD cartridge replacement required indicator
(p.29)
: Drum replacement required indicator (p.31)
: Paper required indicator (p.10)
: Misfeed indicator (p.33)
!0 POWER SAVE ( ) indicator (p. 46)
Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode.
!1 SPF indicator (p. 60)
Lights up when originals are set in the optional SPF
tray.
!2 Output tray full indicator (p. 67)
Indicatescopiesmustberemovedfromthepaperoutput
tray.
!3 B/W REVERSE ( ) key and indicator (p. 24)
Press to reverse the black and white areas.
!4 XY-ZOOM ( ) key and indicator (p. 22)
Use to change the horizontal and vertical copy ratios
independently.
!5 SORT/GROUP( /)keyandindicators
(p. 67)
Press to select the sort or group mode when an optional
electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF or RSPF are
installed.
!6 ORIGINAL DATA ( ) indicator
Blinks when the memory becomes full of scanned
original image data. (Used when an optional electronic
sorting kit and an optional SPF or RSPF are installed)
!7 2IN1/4IN1( /)keyandindicators
(p. 69)
Press to select the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 mode. (Only available
when an optional electronic sorting kit and an optional
SPF or RSPF are installed)
!8 AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO( / / )keyand
indicators (p. 14)
Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO,
MANUAL, or PHOTO.
!9 Light ( ) and dark ( ) keys and indicators
(p. 15)
UsetoadjusttheMANUALorPHOTOexposurelevel.
@0 Numeric keys
Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make user
program entries.
@1 Zero key
Use as part of numeric keys to enter copy quantity.
Press during a continuous copy run to display the
number of copies completed in the current run.
Pressandholdduringstandbytodisplaythetotaloutput
count.
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GETTING STARTED Part names and functions

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GETTING STARTED
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Press and hold down the key. 12,345sheets output
1st display 2nd display
Note:
●Two-sided copies are counted as two copies.
●A3 (11" x 17") size copies are counted as two copies.
@2 CLEAR ( ) key
Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy
run.
@3 START ( ) key and indicator
Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
Press to start copying.
@4 CLEAR ALL ( ) key
Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the
initial settings.
@5 PRESET RATIO selector keys and indicators
(p. 17)
Usetosequentiallyselectpresetreduction/enlargement
copyratios:50%,70%,81%,86%,100%,115%,122%,
141%, 200% (50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%,
129%, 141%, 200%).
@6 ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER ( ) key and
indicators
Use to input the original size.
@7 AUTO PAPER SELECT ( ) indicator
Paper of the proper size will be automatically selected
depending on the original size and selected copy ratio
when this indicator is on.
@8 TRAY SELECT ( ) key (p. 14)
Use to manually select a paper tray.
@9 AUTO IMAGE ( ) key and indicator
Press for automatic copy ratio selection.
#0 Paper feed location/misfeed location indica-
tors (p. 33)
The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit
indicator ( ).
The general location of misfed paper is shown by a
blinking red indicator ( ).
#1 DUAL PAGE COPY ( ) key and indicator
(p. 25)
Use to make individual copies of two originals placed
side by side on the original table.
#2 ERASE( /)keyandindicators(p.71)
Press to select the edge erase and/or the centre erase
mode. (Only available when an optional electronic
sorting kit is installed)
#3 MARGINSHIFT( )keyandindicator(p.73)
Shifts text or image on the copy to leave a binding
margin on the left (or the top) side of the copy. (Only
available when an optional electronic sorting kit is
installed)
#4 ORIGINAL TO COPY key and indicators (p. 21,
60)
Press to select one-sided and two-sided copy modes.
: Two-sided copies from single-sided
originals.
: Two-sided copies from two-sided
originals.(Can beselectedonlywhen an
optional RSPF is installed.)
: Single-sided copies from two-sided
originals.(Can beselectedonlywhen an
optional RSPF is installed.)
Initial settings
The copier assumes the initial settings when it is first turned
on, when the CLEAR ALL ( ) key is pressed, or ap-
proximately one minute* after the last copy is made in any
mode.
●Copy ratio: 100%
●Exposure: Automatic
●Copy quantity: 0
●All special copier modes: Off
●Auto paper selection: On
●Paper feed station: Previously selected paper tray
* This time (auto clear time) can be changed. See page 39,
USER PROGRAMS.
Part names and functionsGETTING STARTED
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Inch system
Insome countries and regions,8-1/2"x13"size
is indicated on the operation panel.
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COPIER INSTALLATION
Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following
during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved.
If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier.
Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the copier at room
temperature for at least 2 hours before use.
Do not install your copier in areas that are:
●damp, humid, or very dusty
●exposed to direct sunlight
●poorly ventilated
●subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an
air conditioner or heater.
The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet
for easy connection.
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that
meets the specified voltage and current requirements.
Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.
●For this copier’s power supply requirements, see the name plate
located on the back of the unit.
Connect the copier to a power outlet which is not used
for other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is
connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for
servicing and proper ventilation.
Copier installation
10 cm (4")