Sharp AR-281 User manual

•GETTING STARTED
•MAKING COPIES
•SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
•SUPPLIES
•COPIER TROUBLE?
•GENERAL
INFORMATION
•OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
•KEY OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
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DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
MODEL
AR-281
AR-286
AR-336
AR-281
AR-286/AR-336

In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier
instead of "ON" and "OFF".
The symbol " " denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by
condition at this "POWER" switch position.
If your copier is so marked, please read "I" for "ON" and " " for "OFF".
Caution!
For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
The CE mark logo label is affixed on an equipment in case that the directives described in the above
sentence are applicable to the product. (This sentence is not applicable in any country where the
above directives are not required.)
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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CHAPTER 4
SUPPLIES
●PAPER .......................... 4-2
Types and sizes of copy paper ......... 4-2
Loading copy paper ................. 4-2
●ADDING TONER ................... 4-5
●USED TONER DISPOSAL ............ 4-7
●STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............ 4-8
CHAPTER 5
COPIER TROUBLE?
●MISFEED REMOVAL................ 5-2
●MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ......... 5-11
●TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 5-12
CHAPTER 6
GENERAL INFORMATION
●PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS....... 6-2
Exterior .......................... 6-2
Interior .......................... 6-3
Operation panel .................... 6-4
Touch panel (Basic screen) ........... 6-5
●USER MAINTENANCE .............. 6-6
●TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST
ADJUSTMENT .................... 6-7
●SPECIFICATIONS .................. 6-8
CHAPTER 7
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
●SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......... 7-2
●FINISHER (AR-FN1N) ............... 7-3
●FINISHER (AR-FN2) ............... 7-19
●LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1) .... 7-30
●STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER
(AR-DE1N) ...................... 7-34
●DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT (AR-TR1) .. 7-37
CHAPTER 8
KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE
●KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER...... 8-2
Registering the key operator
code number ...................... 8-2
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ........ 8-4
Using the key operator programs ....... 8-7
●KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL .. 8-28
●KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER:
FACTORY SETTING ............... 8-29
●INTRODUCTION .................... 2
●USING THIS MANUAL................ 2
CHAPTER 1
GETTING STARTED
●INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS ...... 1-2
●CAUTIONS ....................... 1-3
●POWER ON AND OFF............... 1-5
Power save modes ................. 1-6
●INFORMATION FUNCTION ........... 1-7
●USING THE TOUCH PANEL .......... 1-8
How to use the touch panel ........... 1-8
Selection of function................. 1-8
Function setting icons ............... 1-9
CHAPTER 2
MAKING COPIES
●AUDITING ACCOUNTS .............. 2-2
●USING THE SPF/RADF .............. 2-3
●COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT
GLASS .......................... 2-8
●REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM .. 2-11
●SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) ...... 2-14
Two-sided copying with bypass tray .... 2-15
●EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS......... 2-16
●SORT/GROUP ................... 2-17
●JOB MEMORY ................... 2-18
●INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN ....... 2-20
CHAPTER 3
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
●XY ZOOM ........................ 3-2
●MARGIN SHIFT.................... 3-4
●ERASE .......................... 3-6
●DUAL PAGE COPYING .............. 3-8
●MULTI SHOT .................... 3-10
●COVERS ....................... 3-13
●TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH
INSERT SHEETS ................. 3-15
●PAMPHLET COPY ................ 3-17
●IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS ........ 3-20
Centring ........................ 3-20
Repeat copy ..................... 3-22
B/W reverse ..................... 3-25
Binding change ................... 3-27
●TEXT STAMP .................... 3-30
Date ........................... 3-30
Select stamp ..................... 3-33
Watermark ...................... 3-36
Page number..................... 3-39
●SETTING REVIEW ................ 3-42
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER1CHAPTER2CHAPTER3CHAPTER4CHAPTER5CHAPTER6CHAPTER7CHAPTER8

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ORIGINAL
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INTRODUCTION
The AR-281, AR-286 and AR-336 copiers are digital image processing copiers which provide high productivity and
convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions.
Amongsttheirmany usefulfeaturesand functionsarethe documentfeeder*,various specialfunctionssuch asdual
page copying, margin shift, erase, XY zoom, and black and white reverse functions, photo copying, and an internal
auditor. The digital processing system of the copier allows multiple sets of copies to be sorted without the aid of a
sorter. These copiers can be equipped with an optional large capacity tray which holds 3,000 sheets of copy paper.
The machines can also be equipped with an optional finisher to provide finished copy sets ready for distribution.
Thesecopierswerealsodesignedwitheaseofuseinmind.Theeasy-to-understandoperationpanelwithtouchpanel
system and INFORMATION function will guide the user through most operations. However, to gain the maximum
benefit of all the features of the copier, it is recommended that users first read this manual to become familiar with
all the features of the copier.
* TheAR-281isequippedwithasinglepassfeeder(SPF)andtheAR-286andAR-336areequippedwithareversing
automatic document feeder (RADF).
NOTES:
●Thismanualdescribesonlycopierfeatures.Foradescriptionofoptionalprinterfeatures,seetheseparaterelevant
manual.
●Theillustrations in this manual aremainly drawnfor theAR-281. Note that the AR-281does notperform allof the
functions of the AR-286 and AR-336.
USINGTHIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as an operation guide for both general users and key operators.
For General Users
ItisrecommendedthatyoureadtheGETTINGSTARTED,MAKINGCOPIES,andSPECIALFUNCTIONSsections
to become familiar with the available features and functions of your copier. Then refer to the manual as needed to
become thoroughly familiar with those features you will normally use.
For Key Operators
Pleasereadallsectionsthoroughlytobecomefamiliarwithallfeaturesandfunctionsofyourcopier.Throughoutthe
manual, information which is relevant to key operator functions is noted by “★KEY OPERATOR.” Please pay close
attention to these notes and to the SUPPLIES, COPIER TROUBLE?, GENERAL INFORMATION, and OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT sections so you can ensure smooth and efficient operation of your machine.
The KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE section has been written especially for you. It contains the programs and
programming information that will enable you to tailor functions for maximum benefit
to your company.
AB series (metric) and inch series references
Both specifications are quoted where applicable.
●The inch series specifications are quoted in brackets.
For example:
Page 2-3, Notes on the SPF (AR-281) ---- A5toA4(5-1/2"x8-1/2"to8-1/2"x11")
Page 2-12, step 3, Menu 1-A ---------------- 86%, 81%, and 70% (77% and 64%)
●Although AB series size indications are shown on the touch panel of this manual,
inch series indications are displayed on the inch series machines.
Depending on the country or area, some keys of this copier will be indicated with
either an English name or a symbol. ––Example: INFORMATION ( ) key,
PROGRAM (
P
) key, START ( ) key.

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CHAPTER 1
GETTING STARTED
Thischapterdescribesthebasicinformationontheuseofthiscopier.
Page
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●INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..................... 1-2
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●CAUTIONS ...................................... 1-3
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●POWER ON AND OFF .............................. 1-5
Power save modes ................................. 1-6
●●
●●
●INFORMATION FUNCTION .......................... 1-7
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●USINGTHETOUCH PANEL .......................... 1-8
How to use the touch panel ........................... 1-8
Selection of function ................................ 1-8
Function setting icons ............................... 1-9

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CHAPTER1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Toensuresafetyandpropermachineperformance,pleasenotethefollowing
before initial installation and whenever the machine is to be relocated.
1. Thecopiershould beinstalled near anaccessible poweroutlet for easy
connection.
2. Besure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet thatmeets 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 left hand side at the rear corner of the copier.
3. Do not install the machine where it is:
●damp or humid,
●exposed to direct sunlight,
●extremely dusty,
●poorly ventilated,
●subjecttoextremetemperatureorhumiditychanges(e.g.,nearanair
conditioner or heater).
4. Sinceaharddiskdriveisbuiltintothiscopier,placethecopieronafirm,
level surface. Choose an area which is not subject to any vibration.
5. Besuretoallowtherequiredspacearoundthemachineforservicingand
properventilation.
GETTING STARTED Installation requirements
30 cm
(11-13/16")
60 cm
(23-5/8")
60 cm
(23-5/8") 30 cm
(11-13/16")
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,sincethesmallamountthatisemittedmayhaveanobjectionable
odor, it is advisable to place the copier in a ventilated area.

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CAUTIONS
1. Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or
smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.
2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area.
3. Since a hard disk drive is built into the copier, be sure to turn the
powerswitch to the “OFF” position when movingthe copier. Take
care not to subject the copier to any vibration or shock.
4. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may
damage your eyes.
5. Four installation adjusters are provided on the optional
stand/500-sheet paper drawer.
When moving the machine with the optional stand/
500-sheet paper drawer, be sure to raise the installation
adjusters.Aftermovingthemachine,lowerthefourinstallation
adjusters until they reach the floor and lock the two casters
at the front of the copier.
6. When copying is interrupted (for example, because the
INTERRUPTfunction has been used, paper or toner has run out,
a misfeed has occurred, etc.), this copier will store the image
data of the originals read prior to the interruption. If copying of
secret documents is interrupted due to the above reasons, be
sure to either resume the interrupted copying by pressing the
START ( ) key, or clear theimage data by pressing the CLEAR
ALL (
CA
) key after the interrupt copying is completed or the
trouble is cleared, because the stored data may be printed by
other operators.
GETTING STARTED Cautions
Fusing unit
Photoconductive
drum
Lock Release
Adjuster
Lock
Caster
Release
Caution
This product contains a low power laser device. To
ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer
all servicing to qualified personnel.
Attheproductionline,theoutputpowerof
the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.6 MILLI-
WATTPLUS13.4PCTSandismaintained
constantbytheoperationoftheAutomatic
Power Control (APC).
Cautions on laser
+10 nm
Wave length 785 nm -15 nm
Pulse times Europe: (3.6 µs ±3.6 ns)/7 mm
Output power 0.25 - 0.50 mW

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CAUTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVERSEL
VARNING
VARO!
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPENAND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAM.
Laserstrahl
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHLAUSSETZEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER
UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DELÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR
URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
CAUTIONS
GETTING STARTED Cautions
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE
LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG
ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM
STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING
VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE
AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN
MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSAMAINITULLA
TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA
KÄYTTÄJÄN
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLENÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING
OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ
ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA
BRUKSANVISNING
SPECIFICERATS, KAN
ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR
OSYNLIGLASERSTRÅLNING,
SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN
FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1

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POWER ON AND OFF
The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. When the
power switch is turned to the “ON” position, the message “WARMING
UP. PLEASE WAIT.” will appear in the message display. Warming
up takes about 65 seconds. Once the copier is ready, the message
display will change to “READY TO COPY.”, and the START ( ) key
indicator will light up, indicating that copying is possible.
Ifthecopierhasbeenprogrammedintheauditingmode,themessage
“ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. -----”willappearafterwarming
up. Once a valid account number has been entered, copying will
become possible.
GETTING STARTED Power on and off
Power on
Power off

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CHAPTER1GETTING STARTED Power on and off
Auto power shut-off mode
If the auto power shut-off mode is enabled, the copier will
automatically turn off the power once a programmed length of time
has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run
is made or the power is first turned on. The power switch will
automatically be turned to the “OFF” position.
To turn the power back on, simply turn the power switch to the “ON”
position.
★KEY OPERATOR See page 8-21 for setting the auto power shut-off
timer. See page 8-26 for enabling or disabling the auto power shut-off
mode.
Preheat mode
Thecopier will enter the mode once theset time has elapsed without
any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is
turned on.
When the copier enters the preheat mode, the message “PREHEAT
MODE. PLACE ORIGINALS.” will appear.
In this condition, the fuser in the copier is maintained at a lower heat
level thereby saving power. The preheat level is, however, high
enough to allow the copier to come to a ready condition or begin
copying approximately 30 seconds after any key input is made.
Tocopy from thepreheat mode, makedesired copier selectionsand
press the START ( ) key using the normal copying procedure.
★KEY OPERATOR Seepage8-22forinformationonsettingthepreheat
mode.
POWER ON AND OFF
Power save modes
The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power
consumptionandtherebyreducethecostofoperationandtoconserve
natural resources to help reduce environmental pollution. The two
power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.
★KEY OPERATOR
Thepreheat activationtimeand theautopower shut-offtimehavebeen
preset at the factory to 15 min. for preheat mode and 60 min. for auto
powershut-offmode.Thesetimescanbechangedasdescribedinthekey
operator’s guide section. It is suggested that you set appropriate times
according to the actual usage of the copier.
The ENERGY STAR®guidelines are
applied to the products only in
Europe, Australia and New
Zealand. The products that meet
theENERGY STAR®guidelinescarry
the logo shown above. The
productswithoutthelogomaynot
meettheENERGYSTAR®guidelines.

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1Press the INFORMATION ( ) key in the standby mode.
●The screen for the information categories will appear.
2Select the “COPIER” key to display the first screen of
the copier feature items.
●If the toner supply is not low, this step is not needed.
3Select the feature you would like to know about by
pressing a copier feature item key on the touch panel.
●Ifthefeatureyouwouldliketoknowaboutisnotdisplayedonthe
touch panel, press the scroll ( ) key on the touch panel until
the feature is displayed.
●If a copier feature item key is pressed, the description for that
featurewillappear.Usethescroll( )keytodisplayadditional
informationuntilallinformationforthatfeaturehasbeendisplayed.
●To return to the copier feature item screen, press the “INDEX”
key.
●To exit the INFORMATION mode, press the “EXIT” key on the
touch panel.
INFORMATION FUNCTION
The information function provides a quick reference guide to the use
of the various features and functions of this copier. The information
mode can be entered when the copier is in the standby mode.
GETTING STARTED Information function
1
4
EXIT
MAKING 2-SIDED COPIES (2-SIDED COPY)
INFORMATION
SORTING COPIES INTO SETS OR STAPLING
FINISHED SETS OF COPIES (OUTPUT)
USING THE DOCUMENT FEEDER
(DOCUMENT FEEDER)
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
(COPY RATIO)
STORING FREQUENTLY USED JOB PROGRAMS
(PROGRAM)
1/5
EXIT
INFORMATION
SELECT INFORMATION.
COPIER
ADDING TONER
INSTRUCTIONS

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USINGTHETOUCH PANEL
How to use the touch panel
You can set or cancel a function displayed on the touch
panel by pressing (touching) a key with a finger. The touch
key operation can be confirmed with a beep tone (and
highlighted display).
★★
★★
★KEY OPERATOR Forthebeeptonetobeheard,thebeeptonemustbe
enabled by a key operator program. See page 8-26.
Ifanykeysaredisplayedgray,thekeyshavebeendisabled.
If you press these keys, two short beeps will be sounded.
Selection of function
To register the selected settings for a function, press the
“OK” key on the setting screen. The settings indicated by
ahighlighteddisplaywillberegisteredasaselectedfunction.
Some special functions can be selected by pressing the
relevant keys on the SPECIAL MODES screen (page 3-4) or
on the IMAGE EDIT menu (page 3-21) to highlight the keys.
To cancel these functions, press the relevant keys again to
return the keys to the normal display. These functions are:
Dual page copying, Centring, B/W reverse, and Binding
change.
GETTING STARTED Using the touch panel
READY TO COPY.
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO 8/ 11
12
1. A4
2. A3
STORE/DELETE
RECALL
ERASE
EDGE ERASE
CENTRE ERASE
EDGE+CENTRE
ERASE
CANCEL
10
OK
OK
(0~20)
mm
READY TO COPY.
SPECIAL MODES
MARGIN SHIFT
MULTI SHOT
PAMPHLET COPY
ERASE
COVERS
IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP
TRANSPARENCY
INSERTS
DUAL PAGE
COPY
OK
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO
A4

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Function setting icons
Selectedspecialfunctions areindicated withtheir iconson
thebasic screen.The setting screenfor aselectedfunction
can be easily called by pressing its icon. (The functions
indicatedbelowwith*1havenosettingscreenand,therefore,
no setting screen can be called.)
If multiple special functions are selected, up to six icons
will be displayed.
The function setting icons are listed below. The content of
the icons indicated by *2 will change depending upon the
particular settings for these functions.
USINGTHE TOUCH PANEL
GETTING STARTED Using the touch panel
READY TO COPY.
1.
A4
2. A3
READY TO COPY.
ERASE
EDGE ERASE
CENTRE ERASE
EDGE+CENTRE
ERASE
CANCEL
10
OK
OK
(0~20)
mm
*
2
Margin shift (p.3-4)
*
2
Erase (p.3-6)
*
1
Dual page copying (p.3-8)
*
2
Multi shot (p.3-10)
*
2
Covers (p.3-13)
*
2
Transparency film with insert sheets
(p.3-15)
Pamphlet copy (p.3-17)
*
1
Centring (p.3-20)
*
2
Repeat copy (p.3-22)
*
1
B/W reverse (p.3-25)
*
1
Binding change (p.3-27)
Date (p.3-30)
Select stamp (p.3-33)
Watermark (p.3-36)
Page number (p.3-39)

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CHAPTER 2
MAKING COPIES
This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal
copying, reduction/enlargement, and exposure adjustments.
Page
●●
●●
●AUDITING ACCOUNTS ............................. 2-2
●●
●●
●USINGTHE SPF/RADF ............................. 2-3
●●
●●
●COPYING FROMTHE DOCUMENT GLASS .............. 2-8
●●
●●
●REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM ................. 2-11
●●
●●
●SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) .................... 2-14
Two sided copying with bypass tray .................... 2-15
●●
●●
●EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 2-16
●●
●●
●SORT/GROUP ................................... 2-17
●●
●●
●JOB MEMORY................................... 2-18
●●
●●
●INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN ....................... 2-20

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CHAPTER2
AUDITING ACCOUNTS
If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not
function until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered.
★KEY OPERATOR See page 8-9 for setting the auditing mode.
MAKING COPIES Auditing accounts
The initial status of the message display will be:
ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. 
●Enter your account number using the 10-key pad.
●Aseachdigitisentered,thedashesinthe display willchangeto
asterisks.
The following message will appear after the number is entered.
ACCOUNT STATUS: COPIES MADE 000,000
COPIES REMAINING 000,000
“COPIES REMAINING” will appear only if account limit has been
set using a key operator program.
★★
★★
★KEY OPERATOR See page 8-12 for account limit settings.
●Themessagewillbedisplayedforseveralseconds,thenchange
to the following message.
READY TO COPY.
●When a copy run is performed, the following message will
appear.
READY TO COPY.
PRESS [AUDIT CLEAR] WHEN FINISHED.
(In some regions, [ACC.#-C] is displayed in place of [AUDIT
CLEAR].)
●In the interrupt copy mode (see page 2-20), the following
message will appear instead of the message above.
READY TO COPY. WHEN COPYING IS
FINISHED, PRESS [INTERRUPT].
NOTE:
Ifanunassignednumberisentered,themessagedisplaywillshow
“ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER.-----”, indicating that the
number was not accepted.
When the key operator program of account number security has
been set:
If an unassigned number is entered three successive times, the
copier will not accept another number for one minute, and the
following message will appear.
PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPERATOR FOR
ASSISTANCE.
★★
★★
★KEY OPERATOR Seepage8-13 foraccountnumbersecurity.
12 3
4 5 6
789
0C
P
CLEAR
PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR
INTERRUPT

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CHAPTER2
USING THE SPF/RADF
●Duplex copying will not work when a non-standard
sized paper (or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper) is used.
●If the orientation of the originals does not match that
of the copy paper when both the originals and copy
paperareofstandardsizesandtheautopaperselect
mode or automatic copy ratio select mode is on, the
imageofthe originals willbe automatically rotatedto
match the copy paper. However, if enlargement
copyingontoapapersizelargerthanA4(8-1/2"x11")
is performed, the image will not be rotated.
●Imageloss(max.5mm(13/64")) canoccuralongthe
leading and trailing edges of the copies. Also image
loss(max.5mm(13/64")intotal)canoccuralongthe
other edges of the copies.
TheSPF*(singlepassfeeder)andtheRADF*(reversing
automaticdocumentfeeder)willhandlemultipleoriginals.
* The SPF is installed to the AR-281 and the RADF is
installed to the AR-286 and AR-336.
●Before loading originals into the document feeder
tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips
from them.
●Damaged or crumpled originals or originals which
have been folded may misfeed in the SPF/RADF or
cause incorrect size detection. It is recommended
thatthesebecopiedfromthedocumentglassandthe
copies be used as original documents.
●When feeding originals which have closely spaced
binding holes punched along an edge, place the
originalssothatthepunchededgeispositionedtothe
right or along the side guides.
●Specialoriginalssuchastransparencyfilmandtracing
paper should not be fed from the SPF/RADF, but
should be placed on the document glass.
Stream feeding mode
If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using a key operator
program,themessage“NEWLY PLACED ORIGINALS WILL BE FED
AND COPIED AUTOMATICALLY.” will appear and the original feed
indicator(AR-286/AR-336only)willcontinuetoblinkforapproximately
5 seconds after feeding of all originals is completed. While this
message is displayed, any new originals placed in the document
feeder tray will be fed and copied automatically.
★KEY OPERATOR See page 8-17 for information on setting the
stream feeding mode.
MAKING COPIES Using the SPF/RADF
Notes on the SPF (AR-281)
●TheSPFcanhandleamaximumof30originalsofA5
to A4 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 11") sizes and 15
originals of B4 to A3 (8-1/2" x 14" to 11" x 17") sizes.
●2-sided to 1-sided copying and 2-sided to 2-sided
copying cannot be performed in this model.
●Theoriginalsmustbesetfacedowninthedocument
feeder tray.
●Do not place different size originals in the document
feedertray.Doingsomaycausecopyingontodifferent
sizes or original misfeeds.
Notes on the RADF (AR-286 and AR-336)
●The RADF can handle a maximum of 50 originals of
A5toA4(5-1/2"x8-1/2"to8-1/2"x11")sizes and 30
originals of B4 to A3 (8-1/2" x 14" to 11" x 17") sizes.
●2-sided to 1-sided copying and 2-sided to 2-sided
copying can be performed in these models.
●The originals must be set face up in the document
feeder tray.
●Different size originals with the same width can be
placedinthedocumentfeedertrayandautomatically
copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes.
Theautomaticcopyratioselectionwillnotfunctionin
this case.

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1-sided copies of 1-sided originals
1Adjusttheoriginalguidestothesizeoftheoriginalsand
setthe originalsface down (AR-281)or faceup(AR-286/
AR-336) in the document feeder tray.
●The original size will be indicated on the touch panel, and the
papertraywiththecorrespondingpapersizewillbeautomatically
selected.
●Besure to removeany original fromthe document glassbefore
setting the originals in the document feeder tray. In the AR-286
and AR-336, if an original is left on the document glass, the
original reminder indicator will blink. Remove the original from
the document glass in this case.
●If copy paper of the required size is not installed in any of the
trays, the following message will appear.
LOAD PAPER.
If a tray of the required size is not installed, use the bypass tray
andpressthe“PAPERSELECT”keyonthetouchpaneltoselect
the bypass tray.
●To copy onto a different size paper, use the “PAPER SELECT”
key to make the selection.
2Ensure that the 1-sided to 1-sided copying mode is
selected on the touch panel.
●Whennoiconisdisplayedintheareaindicatedintheillustration
(), the 1-sided to 1-sided copying mode is selected.
●If the 1-sided to 1-sided mode is not selected, press the
2-SIDED COPY key and then press the 1-sided to 1-sided key
() on the touch panel. Press the “OK” key to return to the
basic screen.
3Use the 10-key pad to enter the desired number of
copies.
●The number will be shown in the copy quantity display of the
touch panel.
●UsetheCLEAR(
C
)keytocancelanentryifamistakehasbeen
made.
●Ifyousetamultiplenumberofcopies,thecopieswillbedelivered
collated.TodeliverintheGROUPmode,presstheOUTPUTkey
and then select “GROUP” on the touch panel. See page 2-17.
4Press the START ( ) key.
●Tocancel acopy run,press theCLEAR ALL(
CA
)key. Copying
willstopandtheSPF/RADFwilloutputanyoriginalswhichhave
been fed. Also, the number in the copy quantity display will be
reset to 0.
MAKING COPIES Using the SPF/RADF
USING THE SPF/RADF
READY TO COPY. (DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE)
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO
A4
1. A4
2. A3
A4
ORIGINAL
12 3
4 5 6
789
0C
P
CLEAR
PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR
INTERRUPT
C
CLEAR
INTERRUPT
CA
CLEAR ALL
START

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USING THE SPF/RADF
2-sided copies from 1-sided originals
To copy in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode with the AR-281, an
optional duplex module (AR-DU1) must be installed.
1Adjusttheoriginalguidestothesizeoftheoriginalsand
setthe originalsface down (AR-281)or faceup(AR-286/
AR-336) in the document feeder tray.
2Press the 2-SIDED COPY key.
3Press the key on the touch panel.
4Press the “OK” key.
5Enter the desired number of copies.
6Press the START ( ) key.
●To cancel a copy run during duplex copying, press the CLEAR
ALL ( CA ) key.
AUTO
12 3
4 5 6
789
0P
PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR
INT
CA
CLEAR ALL
START
READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE)
2-SIDED COPY
OK
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO
A4
READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE)
2-SIDED COPY
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
OK
AUTO A4

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CHAPTER2MAKING COPIES Using the SPF/RADF
USING THE SPF/RADF
2-sided copies from 2-sided originals
ThismodecannotbeusedintheAR-281becausetheRADFisneeded
in this mode.
1Adjusttheoriginalguidestothesizeoftheoriginalsand
set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
2Press the 2-SIDED COPY key.
3Press the key on the touch panel.
4Press the “OK” key.
5Enter the desired number of copies.
6Press the START ( ) key.
●To cancel a copy run during duplex copying, press the CLEAR
ALL (
CA
) key.
AUTO
12 3
4 5 6
789
0P
PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR
INT
CA
CLEAR ALL
START
Maximum height
line
READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE)
2-SIDED COPY
OK
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO
A4
READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE)
2-SIDED COPY
OK
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO
A4