Sharp AR-206 User manual

•GETTING STARTED
•MAKING COPIES
•STATUS INDICATORS
•GENERAL INFORMATION
•OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
AR-206
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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.
●When the copier 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.
●When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the
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.
●Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedhereinmay
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
Required in Appendix ZB of BS EN 60950 — United Kingdom
MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
The mains lead of this equipment is already fitted with a mains plug which is either a non-rewireable
(moulded) or a rewireable type. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved fuse
to BS1362 marked or and of the same rating as the one removed from the plug must
be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse on the moulded plug. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied
either cut-off the moulded plug (if this type is fitted) or remove by undoing the screws if a rewireable
plug is fitted and fit an appropriate type observing the wiring code below.
DANGER: The fuse should be removed from the cut-off plug and the plug destroyed immediately
and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted
elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: Earth
BLUE: Neutral
BROWN: Live
As the colours of the wires in this mains lead may not correspond with coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter E, or by the safety earth symbol Å@, or coloured green or green-
and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Lor coloured red.
If you have any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
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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
STATUS INDICATORS
●TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . 28
●MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
●DEVELOPER REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
●MAINTENANCE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
GENERAL INFORMATION
●USER PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
– Settings for auditing accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
●POWER SAVE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
●USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
●COPIER TROUBLE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
●SUPPLIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
– Types and sizes of copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
– Genuine supplies statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
●SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
●SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
●SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/
REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) . . . . . . 57
●ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
– Sort/group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
– 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
– Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
– Margin shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
●250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/
2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) . . . . . . . . . 72
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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INTRODUCTION
This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum
amount 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 describes only the copier features.For description of the printer
features and facsimile features, see their separate manuals.
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.
Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding
specifications, functions, performance, operation and such,
that may be useful to the user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the copy quantity display.
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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.
●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 once 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 and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption in standby mode and meet the
Energy Star Guidelines.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Overall layout
Platen cover (optional)
Place the original on the original table and close the
platen cover before copying starts.
Original table
Place the document to be copied here.
Handles
Use to move the copier.
Power switch
Press to turn copier power on and off.
Operation panel
All copier controls are located here for easy operation.
Paper output tray
Finished copies are deposited in the paper output tray.
Front cover
Open to remove misfeeds and for copier servicing.
Paper trays
Each tray holds 250 sheets of copy paper.
Side cover
Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier.
Side cover handle
Lift and pull to open the side cover.
Bypass tray guides
Adjust to the width of the copy paper.
Bypass tray
Paper including special paper (such as transparency
film) can be fed from the bypass tray.
Bypass tray extension
Pull out when feeding large paper such as B4 and A3.
Charger cleaner
Use to clean the transfer charger.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Toner cartridge lock release lever
Use to unlock the toner cartridge.
Toner cartridge
Contains toner.
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper.
Fusing unit release levers
Lower to remove misfed paper.
The fusing unit is hot.
Take care in removing paper.
Part names and functions
GETTING STARTED
Paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
Accessories
Operation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Charger cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Operation
panel
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 26)
Interrupts a copy run.
Copy quantity display
Displays the specified copy quantity during the ready
condition and displays the copy countdown as copies
are made. Also see items and .
ZOOM indicator (p. 17)
Lights up when a zoom ratio is set.
Copy ratio display ( ) key (p. 17)
Press and hold down during standby to display the copy
ratio in the copy quantity display.
Zoom keys (p. 17)
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio
from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.
PAPER SIZE ENTER key (p. 12)
Use to set the paper size in a paper tray.
AUDIT CLEAR key (p. 13)
Closes an open account.
PAPER SIZE indicators
Light up to show the selected copy paper size.
Alarm indicators
: Maintenance indicator (p. 35)
: Toner cartridge replacement required indicator
(p. 28)
: Developer replacement required indicator (p. 35)
: Paper required indicator (p. 10)
: Misfeed indicator (p. 30)
POWER SAVE indicator (p. 43)
Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode.
SPF indicator (p. 58)
Lights up when originals are set in the optional SPF
tray.
Output tray full indicator (p. 65)
Indicates copies must be removed from the paper output
tray.
B/W REVERSE key and indicator (p. 24)
Press to reverse the black and white areas.
XY-ZOOM key and indicator (p. 22)
Use to change the horizontal and vertical copy ratios
independently.
SORT/GROUP key and indicators (p. 65)
Press to select the sort or group mode when an optional
electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF or RSPF are
installed.
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)
2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key and indicators (p. 67)
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)
AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key and indicators
(p. 14)
Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO,
MANUAL, or PHOTO.
Light ( ) and dark ( ) keys and indicators
(p. 15)
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level.
Numeric keys
Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make user
program entries.
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.
Press and hold during standby to display the total output
count.
Not used for the copier features.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Press and hold down the key. 12,345 sheets output
1st display 2nd display
Note:
●Two-sided copies are counted as two copies.
●A3 size copies are counted as two copies.
CLEAR key
Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy
run.
START key and indicator
Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
Press to start copying.
CLEAR ALL key
Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the
initial settings.
PRESET RATIO selector keys and indicators
(p. 17)
Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement
copy ratios: 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%,
141%, 200%.
ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key and indicators
Use to input the original size.
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.
TRAY SELECT key (p. 14)
Use to manually select a paper tray.
AUTO IMAGE key and indicator
Press for automatic copy ratio selection.
Paper feed location/misfeed location indica-
tors (p. 30)
The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit
indicator ( ).
The general location of misfed paper is shown by a
blinking red indicator ( ).
DUAL PAGE COPY key and indicator (p. 25)
Use to make individual copies of two originals placed
side by side on the original table.
ERASE key and indicators (p. 69)
Press to select the edge erase and/or the centre erase
mode. (Only available when an optional electronic
sorting kit is installed)
MARGIN SHIFT key and indicator (p. 71)
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)
ORIGINAL TO COPY key and indicators (p. 20,
58)
Press to select one-sided and two-sided copy modes.
: Two-sided copies from one-sided
originals.
: Two-sided copies from two-sided
originals. (Can be selected only when an
optional RSPF is installed.)
: One-sided copies from two-sided
originals. (Can be selected only when 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 approximately
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 36,
USER PROGRAMS.
Part names and functions
GETTING STARTED
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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
A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier during operation.The emission level is insufficient
to cause any health hazard.
NOTE:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) calculated as an
8 hr. time-weighted average concentration.
However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odour, it is advisable to
place the copier in a ventilated area.
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CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of
this copier.
Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any
object.
Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing
from the package before use.
If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies
may result.
Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion).
Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.
Cautions on handling
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LOADING COPY PAPER
To save space, this copier has been designed with adjustable front-loading
trays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only
SHARP recommended paper. (See page 50.)
The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper
in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not
installed or is improperly installed.
When the paper size is changed in a paper tray, the size
of the paper must be entered by steps 8 through 11 on
page 12.If not, the edges of copies may become smudged
with toner.Also, the AUTO PAPER SELECT and the AUTO
IMAGE features will not function properly.
1Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.
2Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place.
3Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure
the edges go under the corner hooks.
●If you change to a different size of copy paper, the tray must be
adjusted. See the next page.
●Set the paper along the guides.
●The tray holds up to 250 sheets of paper.
Do not load paper above the maximum height line.
4Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier.
Loading copy paper
Maximum height line
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Changing the copy paper size in the tray
1Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.
2Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place.
3Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the
front guide to match the width of the paper.
4Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked
on the tray.
●When using A5 copy paper, load it into the uppermost paper tray. If
other trays (including trays in optional paper feed units) are used,
paper misfeeds may occur.
5Load copy paper into the tray.
6Place the appropriate label to indicate the selected
paper size into the recess on the right front side of the
paper tray.
7Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier.
Loading copy paper
LOADING COPY PAPER
Front guide
Left guide
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Loading copy paper
LOADING COPY PAPER
8To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE
ENTER key.
●The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the
corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light
up steadily. All other indicators will go out.
For paper size setting, ensure that the COPY mode
has been selected. However, if copying, printing or
facsimile printing is being performed, paper size setting
cannot be made even in the COPY mode. See Note
on page 48.
9Use the TRAY SELECT key to select the paper tray of
which the paper size has been changed.
●Each time the TRAY SELECT key is pressed, a paper tray will be
indicated with a blinking paper feed location indicator.
10
Use the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key to select the paper
size which is set.
●Each time the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key is pressed, a paper size
will be indicated with a paper size indicator.
11
Press the START key and then the PAPER SIZE ENTER
key.
●To change the paper size setting of another tray, repeat steps 9 to 10
after pressing the START key.
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AUDITING ACCOUNTS
If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function
until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 39 for
setting the auditing mode.
If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “–––”will appear
in the copy quantity display in the initial conditions.
1Enter your account number using the numeric keys.
●As each digit is entered, the dashes in the copy quantity display will
disappear.
●After the number is entered, the copy quantity display will change to
0.
●If an unassigned number is entered, “–––”will appear again in the
copy quantity display, indicating that the number was not accepted.
2When copying is completed, press the AUDIT CLEAR
key.
●“–––”will appear again in the copy quantity display, indicating the
auditing mode.
●In the interrupt copy mode (see page 26), press the INTERRUPT key
after an interrupt copy run is completed. All previous copier settings
will be restored and the previous account number will be active.
Auditing accounts
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NORMAL COPYING
Normal copying
Power on
1Turn the power switch on.
●It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you
can make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up.
Copying will start after warm-up.
●If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the START
key indicator will not light up and “–––”will appear in the copy
quantity display. Enter an assigned 3-digit account number. See page
13.
●If an optional printer expansion kit or facsimile expansion kit is
installed and all indicators except the POWER SAVE indicator are off,
the copier is in the auto power shut-off mode. Press the START key
in this case. See page 43, POWER SAVE MODES.
2Place the original face down on the original table. Align
it with the original size scale.
●The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator for the size detected will light up.
●Image loss (max. 4 mm) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of
the copies. Also image loss (max. 4 mm in total) can occur along the
other edges of the copies.
3Close the platen cover.
●Paper matching the size of the original will be automatically selected
when the auto paper select function is enabled. To copy onto paper of
a different size, press the TRAY SELECT key.
●The auto paper select function can be disabled using user program
No. 8. If this function is disabled, use the TRAY SELECT key to select
the desired paper tray. See page 36, USER PROGRAMS.
●The bypass tray cannot be automatically selected.
4Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected.
5Adjust the copy density.
●This copier has three exposure modes to choose from —AUTOMATIC,
MANUAL, and PHOTO.
●Automatic exposure is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this
mode, the characteristics of the original are “read”by the exposure
system and adjustments are automatically made. This optimizes the
contrast of the copied images by reducing the effect of coloured or
shaded background areas. See page 27 to adjust the automatic exposure
level.
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●For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/
PHOTO key to select MANUAL and adjust with the light ( ) and
dark ( ) keys as desired.
6Set the number of copies using the numeric keys.
●A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0”is
displayed.
●Press the CLEAR key to clear an entry if a mistake is made.
7Press the START key.
●The number in the copy quantity display will decrease by 1 each time
a copy is made.
●Press the CLEAR key to stop copying in the middle of a run.
●To repeat the same copy sequence for a different original, simply
replace the original and press the START key.
●If the paper in the selected tray runs out during the copy run and no
other tray contains the same size paper, the bypass tray can be selected
using the tray select key.
How to remove the platen cover
The platen cover can be removed to allow copying of
bulky objects. To remove it, simply lift the platen cover
straight up.
●To reattach the platen cover, reverse the above procedure.
NORMAL COPYING
●For photographs, select PHOTO and then adjust with the light ( )
and dark ( ) keys as desired.
●There are 5 exposure steps indicated by 3 indicator lights. (The
indicators light up one or two at a time.)
If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that
level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two
right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously.
Normal copying
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with
the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( ,
) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. The zoom function enables precise
copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.
Reduction/enlargement/zoom
Automatic
1Place the original on the original table and close the
platen cover.
●The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator for the detected size will light up.
2Use the TRAY SELECT key to select the paper tray with
the desired paper size.
●This feature will not work when copy paper of non-standard size is
used or the bypass tray is used.
3Press the AUTO IMAGE key.
●The copy ratio will be automatically set.
●If a PRESET RATIO indicator is blinking, part of the original image
may not be copied.
Ifuser program No. 7 is not set andtheorientationofthe
original does not correspond to standard reduction/
enlargement ratios for the selected paper tray, the
ORIGINAL SIZE indicator will blink. Change the
orientation of the original.
However,if an optional electronicsortingkitis installed,
the original image may be automatically rotated.
4Set the number of copies.
5Press the START key.
●To cancel the automatic reduction/enlargement
mode, press the AUTO IMAGE key again.
●When copying from an optional SPF or RSPF with
this feature, the automatic reduction/enlargement
modewillbe automatically cancelled after copying is
complete.
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Reduction/enlargement/zoom
Manual
1Place the original on the original table and close the
platen cover.
2Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the
zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio.
●To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the
or key repeatedly until the indicator for the desired copy ratio is
lit.
A. Preset reduction ratios are: 86%, 81%, 70%, and 50%.
B. Preset enlargement ratios are: 115%, 122%, 141%, and 200%.
C. Zoom ratios: Any ratio from 50% to 200% can be set, in 1%
increments. Press the or key to set the approximate
ratio, then press the key to decrease the ratio or the key
to increase the ratio.
●When a zoom ( , ) key is pressed, the ZOOM indicator will light
up and the zoom ratio will be displayed in the copy quantity display
for at least two seconds.
●To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio, press and
hold down the copy ratio display ( ) key. When the key is released,
the display will return to the copy quantity display.
●To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, press and hold down
the or key. However the value will stop at the preset reduction
or enlargement ratios. To move beyond these ratios, release the key
and then press and hold it down again.
D. Same-size reset: Press the or key repeatedly until the
copy ratio returns to 100%.
3Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected.
●If the auto paper select function has been enabled, the appropriate
copy paper size will have been automatically selected based on the
original size and the selected copy ratio. If the selected PRESET
RATIO indicator or the ZOOM indicator blinks, the selected copy
image is too large for the copy paper size.
●If the auto paper select function has been disabled or if copying onto
a different size paper, use the TRAY SELECT key to select the paper
feed station with the desired paper size.
4Set the number of copies and press the START key.
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BYPASS FEED (special paper)
The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other
special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set
in the bypass tray.
For special purpose papers, the original image must be
smaller than the paper or media for copying.
If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this
may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.
Also for standard copy paper, smudges may appear if the
copy paper is not at least as large as the original image.
1Unfold the bypass tray.
●When feeding B4 or A3 sized paper, extend the bypass tray.
2Set the paper guides to the copy paper width.
3Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way into
the bypass tray.
●Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper measuring from A6 to A3 can
be loaded in the bypass tray.
●A6 size paper must be fed into the feed slot shortest edge first.
●Transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers (except
envelopes) must be fed individually.
Up to 10 envelopes can be set.
●When adding paper, first remove remaining paper, combine it with the
paper to be added and then reload as a single stack.
●When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat.
Bypass feed (special paper)
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