Sharp AR-C250 User manual

KEY OPERATOR,S GUIDEKEY OPERATOR,S GUIDE
MODEL
AR-C250
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4
33
DIGITAL FULL COLOR
COPYING MACHINE
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•KEY OPERATOR CODE
NUMBER
•KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAMS
•KEY OPERATOR
ASSISTANCE CALL
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33
DIGITAL FULL COLOR
COPYING MACHINE
Page
•KEY OPERATOR CODE
NUMBER
•KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAMS
•KEY OPERATOR
ASSISTANCE CALL
DigitalDigital

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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-C250 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 . . . . . . . . . . 33

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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.
1
4
7
AUDIT
CUSTOM
SETTINGS
12
CUSTOM SETTINGS
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
8/ 11AUTO
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
-----
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.
Transfer Belt Position Switches the transfer belt to either the B/W side or 21
the color side.
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) and finisher (AR-FN4). )
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
Auto Color Calibration Enables automatic color gradation correction when it 32
becomes misadjusted.
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.
1
4
7
AUDIT
CUSTOM
SETTINGS
12
CUSTOM SETTINGS
AUTO
EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
8/ 11AUTO
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
-----
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
6
9
P
C
CA
CLEAR
PROGRAM
CLEAR
ALL

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ACCOUNT CONTROL
The programs of this category are used to set the internal auditor
functions.Theseprogramscanbeselectedbypressingthe“ACCOUNT
CONTROL” key and then selecting the desired program key.
Auditing Mode
This program is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode.
The auditing mode can be set for both the color and black/white (B/
W) copy modes and for only the color copy mode.
When the auditing mode is disabled, the message in the display will
be “READY TO COPY.” Access to copying is open to any operator.
When the auditing mode has been set for both the color and B/W
copy modes, the message in the display will be “ENTER YOUR
ACCOUNT NUMBER. -----”. Copying in this state is limited to
operators with an assigned 5-digit account number.
If the auditing mode has been set for only the color copy mode, B/W
copying is open to any operator but color copying is limited to
operatorswith an assigned 5-digit accountnumber. When theAUDIT
key or the COLOR COPY START ( ) key is pressed, the
message “ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER FOR COLOR
COPYING. -----” will appear.
A maximum of 400, 5-digit account numbers can be assigned. Use
key operator program “Account Number Control” (page 13) to assign
account numbers.
When the “AUDITING MODE” key is pressed, the following display
will appear.
1. Select the desired auditing mode or select “DISABLE”
to disable the auditing mode that has been set.
2. Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
AUDITING MODE
OK
COLOR & B/W
COLOR ONLY
DISABLE

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Number of Copies per Account
This program is used to display or print the total number of copies
made against each account number in the color copy mode and B/W
copy mode respectively.
An 11" x 17" or a 12" x 18" copy is counted as two copies.
When the “NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” key is pressed,
the following display will appear.
●Thedisplay varies withthe auditingmode setting(COLOR& B/
W or COLOR ONLY). The display above appears when the
COLOR & B/W auditing mode has been set.
1. Press the key to advance through the accounts.
●To print all accounts, press the “PRINT” key. To stop printing
after starting, press the “CANCEL” key.
●If“---,---”isdisplayedinacolumnofMAXIMUM,theaccountlimit
has not been set for the account.
●To display the number of copies for a specified account, press
the “ACCOUNT SEARCH” key.
●Enter the desired account number using the 10-key pad. Press
the “NEXT SEARCH” key to enter another account number or
press the lower “OK” key to return to the initial screen.
2. Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT
PRINT
OK
1/2
ACCOUNT
NUMBER COPY MODE NUMBER OF COPIES MADE MAXIMUM
ACCOUNT SEARCH
16805 : COLOR 600,000600,000
B/W 500,000500,000
16900 : COLOR 500,000500,000
B/W 800,000800,000
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT
NEXT SEARCH
INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER.
ACCOUNT SEARCH MODE
OK
OK
ACCOUNT
NUMBER COPY MODE
COLOR
B/W
0
0
0
0
---,---
-----
NUMBER OF
COPIES MADE MAXIMUM
ACCOUNT COPY NUMBER OF

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Billing by Account
This program is used to display or print the accumulated cost of
copies made when a relevant price per copy has been set using
program “Price/Copy Setting”.
When the “BILLING BY ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following
display will appear.
●Thedisplay varies withthe auditingmode setting(COLOR& B/
W or COLOR ONLY). The display above appears when the
COLOR & B/W auditing mode has been set.
1. Press the key to advance through the accounts.
●To print all accounts, press the “PRINT” key. To stop printing
after starting, press the “CANCEL” key.
●To display the billing for a specified account, press the
“ACCOUNT SEARCH” key.
●Enter the desired account number using the 10-key pad. Press
the “NEXT SEARCH” key to enter another account number or
press the lower “OK” key to return to the initial screen.
2. Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
BILLING BY ACCOUNT
PRINT
OK
1/2
ACCOUNT
NUMBER COPY MODE BILLING
ACCOUNT SEARCH
16805 : COLOR 600000.000000
B/W 500000.000000
16900 : COLOR 500000.000000
B/W 800000.000000
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
BILLING BY ACCOUNT
NEXT SEARCH
INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER.
ACCOUNT SEARCH MODE
OK
OK
ACCOUNT
NUMBER COPY MODE BILLING
COLOR
B/W
0
0
---,---
ACCOUNT COPY BILLING

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Resetting Account
Thisprogram is used toreset allaudit accountsor toselectively reset
individual accounts.
When the “RESETTING ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following
display will appear.
●If“---,---”isdisplayedinacolumnofMAXIMUM,theaccountlimit
has not been set for the account.
To reset all accounts
1. Press the “RESET” (ALL ACCOUNTS) key on the touch
panel.
2. Press the “YES” key.
3. Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
To reset a single account
1. Press the key of an account to be reset.
●To display other account numbers, press the or key.
2. Press the “YES” key.
3. Continue with steps 1 and 2 for other account numbers.
Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
RESETTING ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
16805 : COLOR 600,000600,000
B/W 500,000500,000
16900 : COLOR 500,000500,000
B/W 800,000800,000
COPY
MODE NUMBER OF COPIES MADE MAXIMUM 1/2
OK
ALL ACCOUNTS
ACCOUNT SEARCH RESET

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Account Number Control
Thisprogramisusedtoregisteraccounts,deleteaccounts,changean
account number, or print all account numbers.
When the “ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL” key is pressed, the
following display will appear.
To register accounts
1. Press the “ENTER” key.
2. Enter a 5-digit account number (00001 to 99999) using
the 10-key pad.
●Select a number different from the key operator code number.
3. Press the “ENTER” key.
●If a number that is already registered is entered, the message
“THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED.” will appear. Press the
“OK” key and enter another number.
4. To enter other account numbers, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Press the “OK” key twice to exit the program.
To delete accounts
1. Press the “DELETE” key.
2. To delete all accounts, press the “DELETE” (ALL
ACCOUNTS) key on the touch panel.
●A message will appear to confirm the selection. Press the
“YES” key to delete all accounts. If you decide not to delete all
accounts, press the “NO” key.
3. To delete an individual account, enter the account
number to be deleted using the 10-key pad.
4. Press the “ENTER” key.
5. Continue with steps 3 and 4 for other account numbers.
Press the “OK” key twice to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL
ENTER
DELETE
CHANGE
PRINT
OK

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To change an account number
1. Press the “CHANGE” key.
2. Enter the account number to be changed using the
10-key pad.
3. Enter a new account number.
4. Press the “ENTER” key.
●If a number that is already registered is entered, the message
“THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED.” will appear. Press the
“OK” key and enter another number.
5. To change other account numbers, repeat steps 2 to 4.
Press the “OK” key twice to exit the program.
To print all registered account numbers
1. Press the “PRINT” key.
●The copier will start printing. To stop printing after starting,
press the “CANCEL” key.
2. Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
Price/Copy Setting
This program is used to set the price per copy. Four price per copy
values can be set (#1, #2, #3, and #4). As copies are made, the
cumulative cost of the copies is kept in memory.
When the “PRICE/COPY SETTING” key is pressed, the following
display will appear.
1. Enterthenewpriceforpricecode#1byusingthe10-key
pad and then press the “ENTER” key.
●Use the INTERRUPT key for decimal points.
●If the “ENTER” key is pressed without entering a value, the
price per copy will not be changed.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
PRICE/COPY SETTING
PRICE CODE
# 1 80
# 2 60
# 3 180
# 4 90
PRESENT PRICE NEW PRICE
INPUT NEW UNIT PRICE AND PRESS [ENTER].
USE INTERRUPT KEY FOR DECIMAL POINT.
1/2
OK
ENTER

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2. Similarly enter the prices for price codes #2 to #4.
●The following display will appear.
3. Enter the account number for which the price code is
set, and then press the “ENTER” key.
●To set a single price code for all accounts, press the “ALL
ACCOUNTS” key and then press the “ENTER” key.
4. Enter the price code (#1 - #4) for color copying and then
press the “ENTER” key.
●Enter the number using “1” through “4” keys of the 10-key pad.
●If only the “ENTER” key is pressed without entering any price
codeor “0” is pressed, no priceper copy willbe set, orprevious
setting will remain valid.
5. Enterthepricecode(#1-#4)forblack/whitecopyingand
then press the “ENTER” key.
●Enter the number using “1” through “4” keys of the 10-key pad.
●If only the “ENTER” key is pressed without entering any price
codeor “0” is pressed, no priceper copy willbe set, orprevious
setting will remain valid.
6. Continuewithsteps3to 5 for other individualaccounts.
Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
PRICE CODE
ACCOUNT NUMBER MODE PRICE CODE
COLOR #
B/W #
PRESENT PRICE
2/2
OK
ALL ACCOUNTS ENTER
PRICE/COPY SETTING
# 1 100.000
# 2 10
# 3 180
# 4 90

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Account Limit Setting
Thisprogramisusedtosetthemaximumnumberofcopieswhichcan
be made against a registered account number.
Whenthe “ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING”key ispressed, thefollowing
display will appear.
To set a limit
1. Enter the account number to be limited.
2. Enter the upper limit (max. 999,999) for the account.
●The limit can be set for color copying and black/white copying
respectively.
●If a limit for the account has been already set, the limit will be
displayed. Press the CLEAR (
C
) key before entering a new
upper limit.
●0 can be set as the upper limit. If 0 is set, copying in the
specified mode (color or black/white) will be disabled against
the account.
●To cancel a limit, press the CLEAR ( C) key and proceed to
step 3 without entering a limit.
3. Press the “ENTER” key.
4. To limit other accounts, repeat steps 1 to 3. Press the
“OK” key to exit the program.
To set a limit for all accoounts
1. Press the “ALL ACCOUNTS” key on the touch panel.
●“ALL” will appear under “ACCOUNT NUMBER”.
2. Enter the upper limit (max. 999,999) for all accounts.
●To cancel the limit for all accounts, press the CLEAR ( C) key
and proceed to step 3 without entering a limit.
3. Press the “ENTER” key.
4. Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING
ALL ACCOUNTS ENTER
INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE LIMITED.
OK
ACCOUNT
NUMBER COPY MODE
COLOR
B/W
NUMBER OF
COPIES MADE MAXIMUM
-----
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

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Account Number Security
This program is used to make it difficult for users to gain access to
accounts by entering code numbers through trial and error. If this
program is selected and an operator enters three successive invalid
account numbers, the copier will not accept another number for one
minuteand the message“PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPERATOR FOR
ASSISTANCE.” will appear.
To enable the account number security function, press the
check box of “ACCOUNT NUMBER SECURITY” to display a
check mark in the check box.
Todisablethisfunction,pressthecheckboxofthisprogram
again to clear the check mark in the check box.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS
The programs of this category are used to adjust various settings of
copier functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the
“OTHERFUNCTION SETTINGS” key andthen selecting thedesired
program key.
Key Operator Code Number Change
See page 2, KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER.
Exposure Adjustment
Usethisprogramtolightenordarkencopiesintheautomaticexposure
mode. The factory setting is level 3 for both color copying and black/
white copying.
Whenthe“EXPOSUREADJUSTMENT”keyispressed,thefollowing
display will appear.
1. Adjust the exposure using the and keys.
●Theexposurelevelcanbeadjustedforcolorcopyingandblack/
white copying respectively.
2. Press the “OK” key.
Toner Save Mode (B/W)
The toner save mode will reduce toner consumption by approxi-
mately10% in black/white copyingregardless ofexposure modeand
original image type. Copies will be lighter but still adequate for
general use. Selection of this mode does not affect color copying.
To turn on the toner save mode, press the check box of
“TONER SAVE MODE (B/W)” to display a check mark in the
check box.
To turn off the toner save mode, press the check box of this
program again to clear the check mark in the check box.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
AUTO EXPOSURE CAN BE ADJUSTED.
B/W
COLOR
12 34 5
. . . .
12 34 5
. . . .
OK