Sharp AR-C260 User manual

MODEL
AR-C260
AR-C260M
•KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAMS
•KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAM LIST
•GENERAL PROGRAMS
•PROGRAMS FOR COPY
MODE
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DIGITAL FULL COLOUR COPIER/PRINTER (AR-C260)
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM (AR-C260M)
Page
KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual for
general information and copier operation".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual for general
information and copier operation" and operation manuals for any
optional equipment which has been installed.
This manual describes programs for use by the key operator. The
key operator should read this manual thoroughly to gain the
maximum value from these programs provide.
CHINA
KS1
349FCZZ

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
This key operator's guide describes the key operator programs concerning copier features and other programs
common to printer and network scanner features. These programs are provided for use by the key operator. For key
operator programs specific to printer or network scanner features, see the separate operation manuals for these
features. Key operator programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered.
Contents
page
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ..........................................................................................................1
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST....................................................................................................2
Using the key operator programs.........................................................................................................3
●GENERAL PROGRAMS .....................................................................................................................5
●PROGRAMS FOR COPY MODE ......................................................................................................13
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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
●General Programs ●Programs for Copy Mode
NOTE
The key operator programs that can be accessed depend upon how the product is configured with optional equipment.
Program name Page
Account control
Auditing mode 5
Total pages per account 5
Resetting account 6
Account limit setting 7
Account number control 7
Account number security 7
Cancel jobs of invalid accounts 7
Energy save
Toner save in B/W printer mode 8
Toner save in B/W copy mode 8
Auto power shut-off timer 8
Auto power shut-off 8
Preheat mode setting 8
Operation settings
Keys touch sound 8
Auto clear setting 8
Display language setting 8
Message time setting 8
Device control
Original size detector setting 9
Disabling of document feeder 9
Disabling of duplex 9
Disabling of inverter 9
Disabling of stapler 9
Disabling of optional paper drawer 9
Disabling of shifter 9
Disabling of finisher 9
Saddle stitch position adjust 10
Stream feeding mode 10
Auto paper selection setting 10
Registration adjustment 10
List print 12
Key operator code change 12
Product key
E-mail alert and status 12
Network scanner expansion kit 12
Serial number 12
Program name Page
Copy settings
OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS
Initial status settings 13
Exposure adjustment 13
Rotation copy setting 13
Add or change extra preset ratios 13
Initial margin shift setting 13
Erase width adjustment 13
Setting a maximum number of copies 13
Initial colour balance setting 14
Auto colour calibration 14
ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS
Disabling deletion of job programs 15
Disabling of bypass-tray in duplex copy 15
Disabling of covers mode 15
Disabling of auto paper selection 15
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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
Using the key operator programs
1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
2Touch the [KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS]
key.
3Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digit
key operater code number.
Each time a number is
entered, the dashes (-)
in the display will change
to asterisks (*). The
factory default setting for
the key operator code
number is 00000.
4Touch a key to select the desired category
of key operator programs.
<Example>
For registration of the
key operator code
number, touch "KEY
OPERATOR CODE
CHANGE".
5Adjust the setting(s) of the selected
program.
Detailed descriptions for program settings start on
the page 5.
6Press the [CA] key to exit the program.
Supplementary explanation of key operation for key operator programs
The name of the program category or particular item to be set will appear on the touch key. The displayed item
is selected by touching the key.
Check mark boxes are touch keys that show the status of selections. A box with a check mark means the
function is "on" (enabled) and an unchecked box means the function is "off" (disabled). The on/off status
changes each time the box is touched.
If the settings continue on the following screen(s), touch the [ ] and [ ] keys to move back and forth
through the screens. To return to the category selection screen, touch the [OK] key.
The currently set numerical value is displayed.
Numerical values can be set by touching the [ ] and [ ] keys.
NOTE
When using the key operator programs for the first time, register a key operator code number. (See steps 3 to 5 below.)
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ADDRESS
CONTROL
KEY OPERATOR CODE
ACCOUNT
CONTROL
PRINTER
SETTINGS
KEY OPERATOR
CODE CHANGE
ENERGY SAVE
COPY SETTINGS
LIST PRINT
20 (1-999)
SEC.
OK
DISABLING OF DOCUMENT
FEEDER
DISABLING OF INVERTER
DISABLING OF DUPLEX
ORIGINAL SIZE DETECTOR SETTING
DEVICE CONTROL
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
DISABLING OF STAPLER
1/3
DISABLING OF OPTIONAL
PAPER DRAWER
These keys and indicator are available
on setting screens that require the
entry of numerical values.
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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
Structure of the setting method for key operator programs
The sequence for selection and setting of key operator programs are shown below.
For key operator programs specific to
printer or network scanner features,
see the separate operation manuals
for these features.
AUDITING MODE
TOTAL PAGE PER ACCOUNT
RESETTING ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING
ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL
ACCOUNT NUMBER SECURITY
CANCEL JOBS OF INVALID ACCOUNTS
TONER SAVE IN B/W PRINTER MODE
TONER SAVE IN B/W COPY MODE
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF
PREHEAT MODE SETTING
E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS
NETWORK SCANNER EXPANSION KIT
SERIAL NUMBER
DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROGRAMS
DISABLING OF BYPASS-TRAY IN DUPLEX COPY
DISABLING OF COVERS MODE
DISABLING OF AUTO PAPER SELECTION
INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
ROTATION COPY SETTING
ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS
INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING
ERASE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
SETTING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COPIES
INITIAL COLOUR BALANCE SETTING
AUTO COLOUR CALIBRATION
OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS
ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS
KEYS TOUCH SOUND
AUTO CLEAR SETTING
DISPLAY LANGUAGE SETTING
MESSAGE TIME SETTING
ORIGINAL SIZE DETECTOR SETTING
DISABLING OF DOCUMENT FEEDER
DISABLING OF DUPLEX
DISABLING OF INVERTER
DISABLING OF STAPLER
DISABLING OF OPTIONAL PAPER DRAWER
DISABLING OF SHIFTER
DISABLING OF FINISHER
SADDLE STITCH POSITION ADJUST
STREAM FEEDING MODE
AUTO PAPER SELECTION SETTING
REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT
ACCOUNT CONTROL
OPERATION SETTINGS
DEVICE CONTROL
ENERGY SAVE
COPY SETTINGS
KEY OPERATOR CODE CHANGE
PRODUCT KEY
LIST PRINT
Level 3Level 2Level 1
Enter Key Operator Code
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5
GENERAL PROGRAMS
This section explains general key operator programs that are common to the copy, printer, and network scanner
functions.
■Account control
The program "Auditing mode" is used to set the
internal auditor function. The other programs of this
category can be set only if the auditing mode has
been enabled.
Auditing mode
When the auditing mode is enabled, up to 200 five-
digit account numbers can be registered and
assigned to users. An assigned account number
must be entered for access to printing.
Touch the [AUDITING MODE] key to display the
following screen.
●When the [COLOUR & B/W] key or the
[COLOUR ONLY] key is touched, the key is
highlighted and checkmarks automatically
appear in the checkboxes on the right-hand side
of the screen (this is the factory default setting).
●Auditing mode is enabled for functions that have
checkmarks in the checkboxes on the right-hand
side of the screen. If you need to disable auditing
mode for a function, touch its checkbox to
remove the checkmark.
●If you wish to disable auditing mode for all
functions, touch the [DISABLE] key. The
checkmarks will be removed from the
checkboxes at right and the checkboxes will be
greyed out.
The following functions cannot be used unless
auditing mode is enabled and an account number
is programmed.
●Total pages per account
●Resetting account
●Account limit setting
An account number must be entered for access to
the machine to enable scanning for copying or
network scanning.
Total pages per account
This program is used to display or print the total
number of prints of each account. Misfed paper is
not counted.
When using the network scanner feature, the
number of transmitted pages can also be displayed
or printed.
Touch the [TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT] key
to display the following screen.
●Printing out all accounts
Touch the [PRINT] key to print out the total
pages of all accounts. If the [CANCEL] key
appears, this key can be touched to cancel
printing.
NOTE
To enable Auditing mode, program an account
number as explained in "Account number control"
on page 7.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
COPIES PRINTS
OK
SCAN
AUDITING MODE
DISABLE
COLOUR ONLY
COLOUR & B/W
NOTE
Display when [COLOUR & B/W] is selected
In the screens from here through page 6 that are
used in the explanations of the programs for
resetting account and total pages per account, the
[COLOUR & B/W] setting in [AUDITING MODE (at
left)] is selected. The account numbers appear in
ascending order, with one account number
(showing the total pages and limit of the account)
appearing per screen. When [COLOUR ONLY] is
selected, two account numbers appear per
screen.)
When the key or key is displayed, you can
touch either key to display the following account
groups.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
OK
TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT
12345 B/W
(MAXIMUM)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
COLOUR
(MAXIMUM)
COPIES PRINTS
S.COLOUR
PRINTACCOUNT SEARCH
SCAN 100
200
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
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GENERAL PROGRAMS
●Displaying only selected accounts
Touch the [ACCOUNT SEARCH] key to display
the following screen.
Use the numeric keys to enter the number of the
desired account. The total pages used by the
account will appear.
If you enter an incorrect account number or wish
to view the total pages of another account, touch
the [NEXT SEARCH] key to enter a new account
number.
When finished, touch the [OK] key.
Resetting account
This program is used to reset either all or individual
audit accounts.
When using the network scanner feature, this
program can be used to reset the original
transmission count.
Touch the [RESETTING ACCOUNT] key to display
the following screen.
●Resetting one account at a time
Touch the [B/W] key or the [COLOUR] key, and
then select [YES] in the screen that appears to
confirm the reset. If the account that you want to
reset is not displayed, touch the or key to
scroll through the screens until the desired
account appears. When finished, touch the [OK]
key.
If there are a large number of accounts and it
takes time to scroll through the screens to locate
the desired account, you can also directly enter
the account number to reset the account. (See
below)
●Resetting one account at a time by entering
the account number
Touch the [ACCOUNT SEARCH] key to display
the following screen.
Use the numeric keys to enter the number of the
account that you want to reset, touch the [B/W]
key or the [COLOUR] key, and then select [YES]
in the screen that appears to confirm the reset.
If you enter an incorrect account number or wish
to reset another account, click the [NEXT
SEARCH] key to enter a new account number.
When finished, touch the [OK] key.
●Resetting all accounts
Touch the [RESET] key and then select [YES].
When finished, touch the [OK] key.
NOTE
Limits
You can set a limit for the number of pages that an
account can use in print mode and in the other
modes. Limits are set using the [ACCOUNT LIMIT
SETTING] (next page). When the displayed limit
setting is "- - -,- - -", a limit is not set.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER.
OK
TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT / ACCOUNT SEARCH MODE
----- B/W
(MAXIMUM)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
COLOUR
(MAXIMUM)
COPIES PRINTS
S.COLOUR
NEXT SEARCH
SCAN
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
OK
RESETTING ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
12345 B/W
(MAXIMUM)
(MAXIMUM)
COLOUR
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
654,321
(666,666)
COPIES PRINTS
S.COLOUR
RESETACCOUNT SEARCH
100
200
SCAN
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER.
OK
RESETTING ACCOUNT / ACCOUNT SEARCH MODE
----- 0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
0
(---,---)
COPIES PRINTS
S.COLOUR
NEXT SEARCH
SCAN
B/W
(MAXIMUM)
(MAXIMUM)
COLOUR
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
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GENERAL PROGRAMS
Account limit setting
This program is used to set the maximum number
of copies which can be made against a registered
account number. Any number up to 999,999 can
be entered for the maximum number of copies.
Touch the [ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING] key to
display the following screen.
●Limiting the number of copies per account
To limit the number of copies that can be made
by an account, enter the account number with
the numeric keys and then enter the limits for
each of the copy modes in order (black and
white, colour, single colour, etc.). Touch the
[ENTER] key after entering each limit.
If you enter the number of an account that
already has a limit set, the limit will appear in the
limit display. Press the [C] key to change the limit
to a hyphen (-), and then enter a new limit.
When finished, touch the [OK] key to exit.
●Limiting the number of copies of all accounts
Touch the [LIMIT] key. [ALL] appears in the
account number entry screen.
The limits for all accounts are entered in the
same way as the limits for the individual
accounts.
When finished, touch the [OK] key to exit.
Account number control
This program is used to set, delete, and edit
account numbers used for copy and other modes,
as well as print a list of the set account numbers.
Up to 200 account numbers can be set.
●Each account number has five digits. When you
have finished setting one account number, you
can continue setting other account numbers.
●Two methods are available for deleting account
numbers: deleting an individual account
number, and deleting all account numbers at
once.
●To change an account number, enter the
account number to be changed and then enter a
new account number. After an account number
is changed, another account number can be
selected to be changed. Changes for
unregistered account numbers will not be
registered.
Account number security
This program is used to prevent users from gaining
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 minute and the message
"PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPERATOR FOR
ASSISTANCE." will appear.
Cancel jobs of invalid accounts
If this program is set in the auditing mode, and an
invalid account number is entered or no account
number is entered on the computer, printing will not
be done. If this program is not set, printing will be
done and the number of prints will be accumulated
as "OTHERS" in the print total.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
OK
ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING
-----
COPIES PRINTS
S.COLOUR
LIMIT
SCAN
B/W
(MAXIMUM)
COLOUR
(MAXIMUM)
ENTER
INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER.
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
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GENERAL PROGRAMS
■Energy save
For saving energy, two programs are provided for
reducing the user's electricity bill, reducing waste
of natural resources and cutting down on
environmental pollution. In situations where it is
impractical to use the Auto power shut-off timer, a
program is provided to cancel that function.
A program is also provided for reducing toner
consumption.
Toner save in B/W printer mode
Printing in the toner save mode will reduce black
toner consumption. If toner save is set, black solid
areas will be printed as halftone. (This setting is
effective only for printing without use of the printer
driver. If the printer driver is used, the printer driver
setting will override the setting of this program.)
Toner save in B/W copy mode
This program is used to save toner in copy mode.
This program functions the same way as toner
save in B/W printer mode.
Auto power shut-off timer
When a programmed length of time has elapsed
without any operation after printing is complete, the
printer will enter the auto power shut-off mode to
save the maximum amount of energy.
The time until auto power shut-off occurs can be
set in 1 minute increments up to 240 minutes.
Auto power shut-off
When a programmed length of time has elapsed
without any operation after printing is complete, the
printer enters the auto power shut-off mode to save
the maximum amount of energy. If it becomes
impractical to use the shut-off feature, this program
can be used to disable the feature. If disabled, the
auto power shut-off time setting (described above)
will be ignored.
Preheat mode setting
The printer will enter the preheat mode after a
programmed length of time has elapsed without
any operation after printing is complete. We
suggest you set the most appropriate time
according to your usage pattern.
The time until the unit enters the preheat mode can
be set in 1 minute increments up to 240 minutes.
Note that this function cannot be disabled.
■Operation settings
These programs are used to adjust the display on
the operation panel.
Keys touch sound
This setting is used to select whether or not a
sound is made when a key is touched. Normally a
sound is made when a key is touched.
Auto clear setting
After a programmed length has elapsed without
any operation after a copy job is complete or while
detailed status information is being displayed, the
auto clear function will return the screen to the copy
main screen or the job status screen. The auto
clear time can be set in 10 second increments up to
240 seconds. The auto clear function can be
disabled for copier functions.
Display language setting
This program is used to change the language of
messages displayed on the operation panel.
Message time setting
This program is used to adjust the time that
messages are displayed (for messages that
automatically disappear).
The time can be set in 1 second increments up to
12 seconds.
NOTES
●We suggest you set the most appropriate time
according to your usage pattern.
●If you use the program "Auto power shut-off"
(described below) to disable the auto power
shut-off mode, the time set with this program will
be ignored.
Print data Example of
print in the
toner save
mode
NOTE
Rather than disabling the auto power shut-off
feature, we suggest that you first try lengthening
the time setting of the auto power shut-off timer. In
most cases a suitable timer setting will allow work
to proceed with minimal delay and still enable you
to enjoy the benefits of power conservation.
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GENERAL PROGRAMS
■Device control
These programs are used to enable or disable the
use of a peripheral device.
Original size detector setting
This program is used to select the group of original
sizes to be detected. Original size detection from
the document glass can be disabled using the
program CANCEL DETECTION AT DOCUMENT
GLASS.
If CANCEL DETECTION AT DOCUMENT GLASS
is set, originals will be regarded as EXTRA for all
copier functions and no original size will be
displayed.
Disabling of document feeder
This program is used to prevent use of the
reversing automatic document feeder when it
malfunctions. In this case, scanning can still be
performed using the document glass.
Disabling of duplex
This program is used to disable duplex printing
when the duplex module malfunctions. If this
program is set, only one-sided printing can be
performed.
Disabling of inverter
Use this program when you need to prohibit the
inverter function or when the duplex bypass/
inverter unit has failed. When the program is turned
on, pages are only output face-down to the centre
tray of the machine. Duplex printing is also not
possible (only one-sided printing is possible).
Disabling of stapler
This program is used to disable stapling when the
stapler unit of the saddle stitch finisher
malfunctions.
Disabling of optional paper drawer
This program is used to disable use of the stand/1
x 500 sheet paper drawer, stand/3 x 500 sheet
paper drawer or duplex module/2 x 500 sheet
paper drawer when it malfunctions.
Disabling of shifter
Use this program when you need to prohibit the
shifter function in the centre tray or when the shifter
has failed. When the program is turned on, the
offset feature that offsets sets of copies or printed
pages in the centre tray will not function.
Disabling of finisher
This program is used to disable use of the saddle
stitch finisher when it malfunctions.
Group
Detectable original sizes
Document feeder tray (for reversing
automatic document feeding)
Document glass
1
INCH - 1
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 11",
8-1/2" x 11"R,
5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
A3, B4, A4,
B5, B5R
2
INCH - 2
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 11",
8-1/2" x 11"R,
5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
A3, B4, A4,
B5, B5R
3 AB - 1 A3, A4, A4R, A5,
B4, B5, B5R
11 " x 17 " , 8-1/2 " x 14 " ,
8-1/2
" x 11 "
4 AB - 2
A3, A4, A4R, A5,
B5, B5R, 8-1/2
" x 13 "
11 " x 17 " , 8-1/2 " x 11 " ,
B4
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GENERAL PROGRAMS
Saddle stitch position adjust
This program is used to adjust the stapling position
(folding position) when using the saddle stitch
function of the optional saddle stitch finisher.
The value can be adjusted in 0.1 mm increments
within ±3.0 mm from the reference position for
each paper size.
[AUTOMATIC SADDLE STITCH] checkmark
The saddle stitch print function can normally be
divided into the following three general steps.
1. The pages of the original are automatically
reordered to allow saddle stitch binding (saddle
stitch function).
2. The pages are folded at the centre.
3. The paper is stapled at the centre in two places
(saddle stitch stapling).
The [AUTOMATIC SADDLE STITCH] checkbox is
selected by default.
Selection of the checkbox assumes the use of the
above saddle stitch printing function (three steps).
Saddle stitch stapling exceptions
Depending on the purpose of saddle stitch
stapling, it may be necessary to perform saddle
stitch stapling on printed matter that has already
been bound by saddle stitching. In this case, it is
necessary to disable step 1 above. If you
frequently perform this type of exceptional saddle
stitch stapling that requires disabling step 1,
remove the checkmark from the [AUTOMATIC
SADDLE STITCH] checkbox.
Stream feeding mode
This program is used to enable the stream feeding
mode of the document feeder. When the stream
feeding mode is enabled, additional originals which
are set in the document feeder tray within 5
seconds after the previous original was fed will be
fed and copied automatically.
Auto paper selection setting
Use this program to select the paper type* for
which the automatic paper selection function
operates. Selections are "Plain paper", "Plain
paper and recycle paper", and "Recycle paper".
* The paper type set for each paper tray in the
paper tray settings of the user settings (page 2-11
of the Operation Manual for general information
and copier operation).
Registration adjustment
Use this program when the colour of characters
and lines in colour printing is off. Registration
adjustment can be performed in two ways:
manually and automatically. Normally [AUTO
ADJUSTMENT] should be used.
●[AUTO ADJUSTMENT]
Touch this key to have registration adjustment
performed automatically.
After touching this key, touch the [EXECUTE]
key. A message appears when automatic
registration adjustment is completed. Touch the
[EXIT] key to exit.
●[MANUAL ADJUSTMENT]
Touch this key to perform registration
adjustment manually.
Use this key when you require a higher level of
precision than can be obtained with [AUTO
ADJUSTMENT]. See page 11 for the procedure
for manual registration adjustment.
1212
11
Min. -3 mmMax. +3 mm
Reference position
Position adjusted
to the plus
direction
Position adjusted
to the minus
direction
NOTE
The stream feeding mode will not function when the
covers mode has been selected.
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GENERAL PROGRAMS
●Manually adjusting the registration
The procedure for manually adjusting the registration is explained here. This procedure is used when you select manual
adjustment in the [Registration adjustment] key operator program explained on page 10.
Touch the [MANUAL ADJUSTMENT] key and then the [EXECUTE] key to print the adjustment pattern for manual
registration adjustment. This pattern consists of scales that show how much each of the colours C (cyan), M (magenta),
and Y (yellow) are off. If a colour deviates greatly from the reference value, it can be corrected by entering the deviation
value from the touch panel. Follow the steps below to manually adjust the registration.
Understanding the adjustment pattern
The amount of deviation is given within a range of -60 to 60, where 60 represents the maximum value and "0" represents
minimal deviation. (See the enlarged view of scale B.)
As shown in the diagrams, the scales indicating the range of deviation appear in pairs for each colour, with one scale
showing the x1 component of the deviation, and the other scale showing the x10 component.
Scale A consists of two scales for each colour (C1, M1, Y1 and C2, M2, Y2), and the peak value of the distribution range
of each colour on the scale is the x1 component of the deviation.
Adjustment is performed by entering the deviation, which is the total value of scale A and scale B. However, in most cases
adjustment is possible using just the deviation value from scale A. Follow these steps to perform adjustment.
1In the manual registration adjustment screen
of the touch panel, touch the key of the colour
you wish to correct ([C1], [M1], [Y1], [C2], [M2],
or [Y2] key).
2Use the or key to enter the scale A (x1)
value of the key selected in step 1.
●Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other colours.
●If the printed adjustment pattern is similar to the
example of C2 shown above (the peak in scale A
is between -1 and 1 and the value of scale B
overlaps "0"), correction is not necessary.
3To print an adjustment pattern showing the
results of your entries, touch the [PRINT] key.
4
In the adjustment pattern printed in step 3,
verify that the peak of the distribution in
scale A is between -1 and 1 for each colour,
and that the scale B value overlaps "0". If
this is the case for all colours, respond to
the display messages by touching the
[YES] key and end adjustment.
●If the scale B value of one (or more) of the
colours does not overlap "0", touch the [NO] key
to return to the screen of step 1.
●
If a scale B value of a colour does not overlap "0",
the value overlaps 20, 40, 60, -20, -40, or -60 as
shown above. In step 2, enter the number that
the value overlaps as a multiple of 10.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to complete
adjustment.
●You can touch the [OK] key at any time during
the adjustment procedure to store the
correction values entered to that point and end
manual registration.
●To cancel all corrections entered to that point
and return to the previous screen (before
manual registration was executed), touch the
[CANCEL] key.
60
40
20
0
-20
-40
-60
60
-60
60 -60
9876543210-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
9876543210-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
C1
C2
Example: Adjusting cyan (deviation in the primary scanning direction)
Adjustment pattern
Registration adjustment pattern of cyan in the secondary scanning direction
Scale A Scale B
(Enlarged view of scale B)
Registration adjustment pattern of cyan in the primary scanning direction
Identify the peak of the distribution
C2 0M2
M1
0
0
Y2
Y1
0
0
PRINT
C1 0
C2 0M2
M1
0
0
Y2
Y1
0
0
PRINT
C1 5
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GENERAL PROGRAMS
■List print
This program is used to print lists of key operator
programs.
Lists of key operator programs for copier, printer
and network scanner features are available.
■Key operator code change
This program is used to change the key operator
code.
The key operator must register a key operator code
number and use the number to gain access to key
operator programs. Only one key operator code
number can be registered. The factory has
registered five zeros as the code number to allow
initial access to the programs. It is recommended
that the key operator use the factory number for
initial entry into the programs and then choose and
enter another number by this program.
■Product key
Use these programs to input data required to
activate the following systems.
E-mail alert and status
This program cannot be used now. This program is
reserved for future customer support through a
network.
Network scanner expansion kit
This program must be used to activate the network
scanner expansion kit. For the password to be
entered, contact your dealer.
Serial number
Use this program to check the serial number of the
machine. This is necessary to obtain product keys
for "E-mail alert and status" and the Network
scanner expansion kit.
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PROGRAMS FOR COPY MODE
The key operator programs that are used for copy mode are explained in the following.
■Copy settings
OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS
Initial status settings
The copier settings will be reset when the main
switch is turned off, when the [CA] key is pressed,
or when the auto clear interval has elapsed. Use
this program to establish new initial settings or to
return the initial settings to the factory default
settings. Paper tray, exposure mode, copy ratio,
duplex mode, and output mode default settings can
be selected.
Exposure adjustment
Use this program to lighten or darken copies in the
automatic exposure mode. The factory setting is
"5". "1" indicates lighter density and "9" indicates
darker density on the touch panel.
Rotation copy setting
If this program is set, the image of originals will
rotate when the orientation of the originals does not
match that of the copy paper.
(Rotation copy will function only if the auto paper
select or auto image mode has been selected.)
Add or change extra preset ratios
Two extra preset copy ratios can be added within
both the reduction range (45% to 99%) and the
enlargement range (101% to 400%). Only added
preset copy ratios can be changed. The standard
preset copy ratios are fixed in memory and cannot
be changed.
Initial margin shift setting
Set the initial margin shift value with this program.
The value can be set from 0 mm to 20 mm in 1 mm
increments or from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments.
If an optional duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper
drawer (AR-D19) and duplex bypass/inverter unit
(AR-RB1) are not installed, the value for the
reverse side (side 2) is not displayed.
Erase width adjustment
Set the initial setting of the amount of the erase
area with this program.
The values can be set from 0 mm to 20 mm in 1 mm
increments or
from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments.
Setting a maximum number of copies
Use this program to limit the maximum number of
copies per copy run which can be input in the copy
quantity display.
A number from 1 to 999 can be set.
NOTE
Even if the default state of the two-sided function
has been set to other than one-sided to one-sided
copy mode using this program, in the event that the
two-sided function of the optional duplex module/2
x 500 sheet paper drawer or the reversing
automatic document feeder has failed or has been
prohibited* from use, the default state will revert to
one-sided to one-sided copy mode.
* Disabling of document feeder (page 9)
Disabling of duplex (page 9)
Disabling of inverter (page 9)
Disabling of optional paper drawer (page 9)
NOTE
For copying from A5 or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size originals
onto A5R or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R paper, this program
must be set.
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PROGRAMS FOR COPY MODE
Initial colour balance setting
Colour balance settings that have been adjusted
using the special "Colour Balance" function
explained on page 6-14 of the "Operation Manual
for general information and copier operation" can
be called up and set as initial colour balance
settings* by storing them ahead of time in a job
program (page 6-26 of the "Operation Manual for
general information and copier operation"). Use
this feature when you want to repeatedly use
settings for a favorite colour or for correction when
a change occurs in the colour balance.
* Preset values displayed when you select the
special "Colour Balance" function. The factory
default settings are the "0" position for all eight
levels of each colour.
When the [INITIAL COLOUR BALANCE
SETTING] key is touched, the following display will
appear.
If a job program number key is touched that does
not have colour balance settings, a warning
message will appear.
To return colour balance settings that have been
stored as initial settings to the factory default
settings (the "0" position for all eight levels of each
colour), touch the [RETURN TO THE FACTORY
DEFAULT SETTINGS.] key.
Auto colour calibration
The Auto Colour Calibration program enables
automatic colour gradation correction when the
colour is off.
When the [AUTO COLOUR CALIBRATION] key is
touched, the following display will appear.
After the [EXECUTE] key is touched and a test
patch printed, a message appears asking you to
begin automatic adjustment. Place the test patch
on the document glass as shown below and touch
the [EXECUTE] key.
When a message appears informing you that auto
colour calibration is completed, touch the [OK] key
to end the procedure.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
OK
INITIAL COLOUR BALANCE SETTING
PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER IN WHICH COLOUR BALANCE PROGRAM IS REGISTERED.
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
RETURN TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT
SETTINGS.
NOTE
The colour gradation may not be sufficiently
corrected after one correction cycle. If so, execute
the program again.
NOTE
Lay approximately five sheets of copy paper that
are the same size as the test patch on top of the set
test patch, and gently close the original cover.
NOTE
Before executing this program, check to see if the
registration adjustment is correct. If not, execute
[AUTO ADJUSTMENT] in [Registration
adjustment] on page 10.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
OK
AUTO COLOUR CALIBRATION
USE 11"X17" OR A3 PAPER FOR THIS ADJUSTMENT.
PRESS [EXECUTE] TO PRINT THE TEST PATCH.
EXECUTE
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Black
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PROGRAMS FOR COPY MODE
ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS
Disabling deletion of job programs
This program is used to prevent stored programs
from being replaced or deleted. When this program
is set, storing of job programs is also disabled.
Disabling of bypass-tray in duplex copy
This program is used to disable the use of the
bypass tray when making duplex copies.
Disabling of covers mode
This program is used to prevent selection of the
COVERS mode.
Disabling of auto paper selection
This program is used to prevent automatic paper
selection. When automatic paper selection is
disabled, the copier will not automatically select a
paper tray containing paper that matches the size
of the original placed on the document glass or in
the optional reversing automatic document feeder.
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AR-C260/AR-C260M KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE
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