Sharp AR-C150 User manual

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This KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE contains information on all of
the programs for use by the key operator. The programs allow
the key operator to tailor many functions of the AR-C150 for
specific modes of operation. These programs can only be
accessedafterakeyoperatorcodenumberhasbeenentered.
Pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwiththisentireguide.Keepithandy,
and refer to it for the information you need to keep the copier
operatingsmoothly.
CONTENTS Page
●KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
● Registering the key operator code number. . . . . . . . 2
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
● Using the key operator programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
●KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL . . . . . . . . . . 32

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KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER
Registering the key operator code number
1Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
2Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the
touch panel.
●The following display will appear.
3Enter 0 five times using the 10-key pad.
●As each 0 is entered, the dashes in the display will change to
asterisks.
4Press the “COPIER” key on the touch panel.
5Press the “OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS” key.
A key operator code number must be registered before a key operator
program can be used. The key operator must remember this number. Only
this registered number will allow access to the key operator programs.
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4
7
AUDIT
CUSTOM
SETTINGS
12
CUSTOM SETTINGS
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO 8/ 11
EXIT
DISPLAY
CONTRAST KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS EXIT
TOTAL COUNT PROGRAM LIST
PRINTOUT
COPIER
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
COPIER MODE
OTHER FUNCTION
SETTINGS
ENABLE/DISABLE
SETTINGS
TIMER SETTINGS
ACCOUNT CONTROL
OK
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE.
EXIT
KEY OPERATOR CODE
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456
789
0P
C
CLEAR
PROGRAM
AUDIT
CLEAR
ALL
S

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6Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE”
key.
7Chooseanew5-digitcodenumberandenteritusingthe
10-key pad.
8Press the
OK
key.
●Thecodenumberwillchangefromthefactorysettingtothenew
setting.
9To continue with other key operator programs, press
the
OK
key and then select another program.
To exit the key operator program mode, press the
CLEAR ALL key.
KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS
KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER
CHANGE
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET
RATIOS
TONER SAVE MODE(B/W)
R:2
E:0
C:3.5
B:3.5
1/4
OK
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
INPUT A NEW CODE NUMBER AND PRESS [OK].
KEY OPERATOR CODE
NUMBER CHANGE
00000
PRESENT NEW
OK
16805
123
456
789
0P
C
CA
CLEAR
PROGRAM
AUDIT
INTERRUPT
CLEAR
ALL
INFORMATION
CUSTOM
SETTINGS

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
Acompletelistofallkeyoperatorprogramsisprovidedbelow.Theseprogramscan
only be accessed by first entering the key operator code number.
Thekeyoperatorprogramsaregroupedintofourcategories:accountcontrol,other
function settings, timer settings, and enable/disable settings.
Category Program Name Function Page No.
Account Control Auditing Mode Enables or disables the basic auditing mode, which 9
controls access to copier.
Number of Copies Displays the total number of copies made against 10
per Account account numbers.
Billing by Account Displays the accumulated cost of copies against 11
account numbers.
Resetting Account Resets all audit accounts or selectively resets 12
individual accounts.
Account Number Registers accounts, deletes accounts, changes an 13
Control account number, or prints all registered account
numbers.
Price/Copy Setting Sets up to 4 levels of price per copy against account 14
numbers.
Account Limit Sets the maximum number of copies which can be 16
Setting made against a registered account number.
Account Number Guards against trial and error entering of audit 17
Security account numbers.
Other Function Key Operator Code Changes the key operator code number. 18
Settings Number Change
Exposure Lightens or darkens copies in the automatic 18
Adjustment exposure mode.
Toner Save Mode Reduces toner consumption in black/white copying. 18
(B/W)
Add or Change Adds or changes reduction and enlargement preset 19
Extra Preset Ratios copy ratios.
Setting a Maximum Sets the maximum number of copies that can be 19
Number of Copies selected.
Initial MarginShift Sets the initial margin shift values. 20
Setting
Erase Width Sets the initial amount of the erase area. 20
Adjustment
Initial Status Sets the copier’s initial settings in the ready 21
Setting condition.

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
Category Program Name Function Page No.
Color Balance Adjusts the density of colors. 22
Size Setting for Sets a paper size in each tray with [EXTRA] setting. 22
[EXTRA]
Require Key Prevents the copier from being started by people 23
Operator Code other than key operator.
Stream Feeding Enables the stream feeding mode for copying 23
Mode from the optional document feeder.
Override Sorter Bin Cancels limit control of operation in case of bin 24
Capacity Limit capacity overflow of an optional staple sorter.
Timer Settings Sleep Mode Sets a time interval after which the copier enters the 25
Setting sleep mode after copying is completed.
Auto Clear Setting Sets a time interval after which the copier returns 25
to the initial settings.
Preheat Mode Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters 26
Setting the preheat mode after copying is completed.
Message Time Sets the length of time that messages are displayed. 26
Setting
Enable/Disable Disabling of Beep Enables or disables sounding of beep when keys 27
Settings When Keys Touched are touched.
Disabling of Auto Prevents automatic paper selection. 27
Paper Selection
Disabling of Auto Prevents automatic switching between the paper 27
Tray Switching trays.
Disabling of Prohibits the use of the bypass tray during 28
Bypass-Tray duplex copying. (Duplex copying can be performed
in Duplex Copy when an optional duplex module is installed.)
Disabling Prevents stored programs from being replaced or 28
Deletion of Job deleted.
Programs
Disabling of Prevents the use of the optional document feeder 28
Document Feeder when it malfunctions.
Disabling of Duplex Temporarily prevents the optional duplex system from 28
Copying operating when it malfunctions. Allows the use of the
copier but not the duplex system.

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Category Program Name Function Page No.
Disabling of Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting 29
Stapler repair service.
(The stapler is included in the optional staple sorter
(AR-SS2).)
Disabling of Prevents the selection of COVERS mode. 29
Covers Mode (The COVERS mode can be used when an optional
document feeder is installed.)
Disabling of Provides or prevents access to key operator programs 29
PC/Modem Access through a PC/modem without key operator code entry.
Disabling of Sleep Disables the sleep mode. 30
Mode
Disabling of Disables pre-scan in black/white copying. 30
Pre-scan in B/W
Copy
Other Programs Total Count Recalls the total counts, including counts of the 31
copier, document feeder, duplex module, and stapler.
Program List Sequentially prints available key operator programs. 31
Printout
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

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Using the key operator programs
1Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
2Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the
touch panel.
●The following display will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
3Enter the key operator code number.
●The dashes in the display will change to asterisks.
4Press the “COPIER” key on the touch panel.
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4
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AUDIT
CUSTOM
SETTINGS
12
CUSTOM SETTINGS
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
AUTO 8/ 11
EXIT
DISPLAY
CONTRAST KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS EXIT
TOTAL COUNT PROGRAM LIST
PRINTOUT
COPIER
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE.
EXIT
KEY OPERATOR CODE
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123
456
789
0P
C
CA
CLEAR
PROGRAM
AUDIT
INTERRUPT
CLEAR
ALL
N

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5Select the desired category on the touch panel.
Example: To select the account control category, press the
“ACCOUNT CONTROL” key.
6Press the key of the desired program on the touch panel.
Example: To see the number of copies per account, press the
“NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” key.
●For some programs, a check box is displayed to the left of the
programname.Iftheboxispressed,acheckmarkwillappearand
theprogramwillbeset.Iftheboxispressedagain,thecheckmark
will disappear and the program will be canceled.
●For other programs, the program setting screen of the program
will appear when the program key is pressed.
●If and/or keysaredisplayed,additionalprogramscanbe
displayed using these keys.
7Follow instructions for the program.
●If a mistake is made during entry, press the CLEAR (
C
) key to
clear the entry.
●Tocontinuewithotherkeyoperatorprograms,pressthe“OK”key
and then select another program.
8Toexitthekeyoperatorprogrammode,presstheCLEAR
ALL key.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ACCOUNT CONTROL
AUDITING MODE
NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT
BILLING BY ACCOUNT
RESETTING ACCOUNT
1/2
OK
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
COPIER MODE
OTHER FUNCTION
SETTINGS
ENABLE/DISABLE
SETTINGS
TIMER SETTINGS
ACCOUNT CONTROL
OK
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
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P
C
CA
CLEAR
PROGRAM
CLEAR
ALL