Sharp AR-215 User manual

•GETTING STARTED
•MAKING COPIES
•SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 1
•SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 2
•COPIER TROUBLE?
•GENERAL INFORMATION
•OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
•KEY OPERATOR'S
GUIDE
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DIGITAL LASER
COPIER/PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
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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.
In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier
instead of "ON" and "OFF".
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.
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung
93/68/EWG.
Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la
directive 93/68/CEE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.
Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla
direttiva 93/68/EEC.
Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida
pela directiva 93/68/CEE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de
la 93/68/CEE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av
93/68/EEC.
Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i derektivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä
93/68/EEC.
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OUTLINE OF THIS MANUAL
1. GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the basic information on the use of
this copier.
2. MAKING COPIES
This chapter describes the basic copying functions such
as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and
exposure adjustments.
3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 1
This chapter describes special copying functions including
various image editing functions.
4. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 2
This chapter describes the functions that can be used
when the optional dual function board (AR-EB6) is
installed.
5. COPIER TROUBLE?
This chapter describes how to remove misfed paper and
how to remedy minor problems.
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter describes general information about the use
of the copier and the loading of paper and toner.
7. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
This chapter describes operating instructions for the Single Pass
Feeder (AR-SP4N), the Reversing Single Pass Feeder (AR-
RP3N), the Finisher (AR-FN5N), the 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit
(AR-D11N), and the 2 x 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (AR-D12N).
8. KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE
This chapter contains information about all programs for
use by the key operator. The programs allow the key
operator to tailor many functions of this copier for specific
modes of operation.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
COPIER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
●Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
●Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
●Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
POWER ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
●Power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
●Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
●Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
●Power save modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FUNCTION ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FUNCTION REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AUDITING ACCOUNTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
●How to copy in the auditing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
NORMAL COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TWO-SIDED COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
●Two-sided copying from the platen glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
●Automatic selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
●Manual selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
BYPASS FEED (special paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
●Acceptable paper for copying from the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
●Copying from the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
DUAL PAGE COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
B/W REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
XY ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TRANSPARENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
JOB MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
●Storing a job program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
●Deleting a job program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
●Recalling a job program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ROTATION COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SORT/GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
●Copying in the sort or group mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
MARGIN SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ERASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES
CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 1
CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 2
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STATUS MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
●Misfeed in the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
●Misfeed in the copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
●Misfeed in the centre tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
●Misfeed in the paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
●Misfeed in the upper exit area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
●Types and sizes of copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
●Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
●Changing the copy paper size in the tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND
TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
CLEANING THE PLATEN GLASS AND PLATEN COVER . . . . . . . . . 87
CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER . . . . . . . . . 88
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
●Proper storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP4N)/
REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP3N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
●Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
●Acceptable originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
●Unacceptable originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
●Using the SPF or the RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
●Misfeed removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
FINISHER (AR-FN5N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
●Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
●Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
●Finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
●Staple sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
●Staple cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
●Staple jam removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
●Misfeed removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D11N)/
2x500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D12N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
●Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
●Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
●Changing the copy paper size in the tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
●Misfeed removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE?
CHAPTER 6 GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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REGISTERING THE KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . 120
LIST OF KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
●Function setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
●Timer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
●Enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
●Account control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
●Other program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER: FACTORY SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
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CHAPTER 1
GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier.
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●INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
●CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
●COPIER INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
●MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
●PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
●POWER ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power save modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
●FUNCTION ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
●FUNCTION REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
●AUDITING ACCOUNTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to copy in the auditing mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office
space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarise
yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a
handy location.
About the operation manuals
The operation manuals for the unit are as follows:
Operation Manual (Digital Laser Copier/Printer)
This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the unit as a copier.
Operation Manual (Multi Access)
This manual explains the procedures for using a function while another function is in use.
(Only when this copier is used as a laser printer, a facsimile, and a scanner machine by installing
optional components.)
NOTES:
●This copier can be used as a laser printer, a facsimile, and a scanner machine by installing
optional components. However, this manual describes only the copier features. For description
of the other features, see the separate relevant manuals.
●All descriptions in this manual are based on the assumption that the COPY mode has been
selected (the COPY indicator is on).
●The chapter entitled KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE is written especially for key operators. It
contains the programs and programming information that will enable the key operators to tailor
functions for maximum benefit.
●The operation procedures and the display on the operation panel vary with installation of
optional devices. The descriptions and the illustrations in this manual are mainly for the copier
without any option installed.
●No part of these manuals may be reproduced in any form without permission from Sharp
Corporation.
●We reserve the right to change the contents of these manuals without notice for purposes of
improvement.
●Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
●IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
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Reader Copyright
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Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
●All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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GETTING STARTED
1
Conventions used in this manual
WARNING:
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
CAUTION:
Cautions the user that damage to the copier or one of its components may result if the contents
of the caution are not properly followed.
NOTE:
Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding specifications, functions, performance,
operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
★KEY OPERATOR
Information which is relevant to key operator functions is described. The key operator must pay
close attention to these notes.
AB series (metric) and inch series references
Both specifications are quoted where applicable.
●The inch series specifications are quoted in brackets.
For example:
Page 35, step 1............A4R, B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17")
Page 33, step 3-A ........86%, 81%, 70%, and 50% (95%, 77%, 64%, and 50%)
●Although AB series size indications are shown on the operation panel of this manual, inch series
indications are displayed on the inch series machines.
AB system Inch system
Ready to copy.
A4
A4
AUTO
AUTO
100%
Ready to copy.
AUTO
AUTO
100%
8 11
1
2
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8 11
1
2
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GETTING STARTED
CAUTIONS
Follow the cautions below when using this copier.
WARNING:
●The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.
●Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
CAUTION:
●The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
●Place the copier on a firm, level surface.
●Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.
●When the copier is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the
power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
●When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from
the outlet.
●Do not cover the copier with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so
may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the copier.
●Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object.
●Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use.
If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result.
●Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion). Scratches or smudges on the drum will
cause dirty copies.
●Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Cautions on laser
Wave length 785 nm + 10 nm/-15 nm
Pulse times (5.871 µs ± 0.1 µs)/7 mm
Output power 0.4 mW ± 0.04 mW (600 dpi)
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COPIER INSTALLATION
Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and
whenever the copier is moved.
CAUTION:
If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the
copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the
copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use.
Do not install your copier in areas that are:
The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy
connection and disconnection.
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified
voltage and current requirements (See page 91.). Also make certain the outlet is
properly grounded.
●For this copier's power supply requirements, see the name plate located on the back of the unit.
NOTE:
Connect the copier to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting
fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper
ventilation.
●damp, humid, or very dusty ●exposed to direct sunlight
●poorly ventilated ●subject to extreme temperature or
humidity changes, e.g., near an air
conditioner or heater.
30 cm (12")
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MAIN FEATURES
1High-speed laser copying
●First-copy time at 600 dpi is only 4.8 seconds (except when recovering from a
power save mode or immediately after power on).
●Copying speed is 21 copies/min. at 600 dpi, which lends itself for business use,
providing improvement in working efficiency.
2High-quality digital image
●High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed.
●In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the text, text/photo, and photo
exposure modes can be adjusted in five steps.
●The photo mode copying function allow clear copying of delicate halftone
original images such as monochrome photos and colour photos. These modes
are adjustable in five steps.
3Substantial copying features
●Zoom copies can be made from 50% to 400% in 1% increments at 600 dpi.
(When the optional dual function board is not installed, and the optional SPF or
RSPF is not being used.)
●Up to 999 copies can be made in a single run.
●Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
●Useful special features such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, XY zoom,
black and white reverse, and dual page copy are available.
●Key operator programs allow the setting or modification of functions to meet
your specific needs. Also the key operator programs allow the internal auditor
to be controlled.
A
AAA
erase* margin shift* 2 in 1 and 4 in 1*
XY zoom black and white reverse dual page copy
* Only when the optional dual function board is installed.
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4Scan once/ Print many
●The copier is equipped with a memory buffer allowing the copier to scan an
original once and make up to 999 copies of the scanned image. This improves
workflow, reduces operating noise from the copier and reduces wear and tear
on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability.
5Optional features
●An optional single pass feeder (SPF) and an optional reversing single pass
feeder (RSPF) can automatically feed multi-page documents.
If the RSPF is installed, two-sided originals can be copied automatically without
having to manually turn them over.
●An optional finisher allows automatic stapling of up to 30 sheets.
●This copier can be used as a laser printer if an optional dual function board is
installed.
●This copier can be used as a network printer if an optional print server card is
installed.
●This copier can be used as a facsimile machine if an optional facsimile
expansion kit is installed.
●This copier can be used as a network scanner if an optional network scanner
expansion kit is installed.
NOTE:
Some options may not be available in some countries.
6Environmentally friendly design
●Centre tray is housed in the copier for saving space.
●Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power
consumption when the machine is not in active use, and meet the ENERGY
STAR guidelines.
As an ENERGY STA R ®Partner, SHARP has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STA R ®guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Exterior
Platen cover (optional) (p. 24)
Place an original on the platen glass and close
the platen cover before copying starts.
Platen glass (p. 24)
Place an original to be copied here.
Power switch (p. 16)
Press to turn copier power on and off.
Handles
Use to move the copier.
Operation panel (p. 14)
All copier controls are located here for easy
operation.
Centre tray
Finished copies are deposited in the centre tray.
Front cover (p. 70)
Open to remove misfeeds and for copier
servicing.
Paper tray (p. 80)
Holds 500 sheets of copy paper.
Upper exit area cover (p. 75)
Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job
separator tray kit or finisher is installed.
Side cover (p. 69)
Open to remove misfeeds.
Side cover handle (p. 69)
Pull to open the side cover.
Bypass tray paper guides (p. 36)
Adjust to the width of the copy paper.
Bypass tray (p. 35)
Paper including special paper (such as
transparency film) can be fed from the bypass
tray.
Bypass tray extension (p. 35)
Pull out when feeding large paper such as A4R,
B4 and A3 (8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14" and 11"
x 17").
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Interior
Toner cartridge lock release lever (p. 84)
Use to unlock the toner cartridge.
Toner cartridge (p. 84)
Contains toner.
Roller rotating knob (p. 71)
Turn to remove misfed paper.
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum.
Fusing unit release levers (p. 72)
Lower to remove misfed paper.
WARNING:
The fusing unit is hot. Take care in
removing paper.
Paper guide (p. 73)
Open to remove misfed paper.
Accessories
Operation manual
(Digital Laser Copier/Printer). . . . . . . . 1
Operation manual (Multi Access) . . . . 1
Toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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GETTING STARTED
Operation panel
COPY key and indicator (p. 77, 86)
Press to select the COPY mode.
Press and hold during standby or during warm-
up to display the total output count and the
quantity of toner remaining.
Mode keys and indicators
Use these keys when relevant optional
components are installed.
Display
Displays information to assist the operator.
BACK key
Press to return the display to the previous
screen.
Information ( ) key (p. 68)
Press to display the detailed description when
is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of
the display.
JOB STATUS key (p. 19)
Press to check the settings of selected functions
or the status of reserved output jobs.
OK key
Press to confirm the selected setting or entered
data.
Copy quantity display
Displays the specified copy quantity during
standby and displays the copy countdown as
copies are made.
Numeric keys
Use to select the desired copy quantity.
INTERRUPT ( ) key and indicator (p. 38)
Interrupts a copy run.
CLEAR ALL (CA) key (p. 17)
Clears all selected settings and returns the
copier to the initial settings.
START ( ) key and indicator
Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
Press to start copying.
EXPOSURE key (p. 29)
Use to select the exposure modes: AUTO,
TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO or PHOTO.
PAPER SELECT key (p. 24)
Use to manually select a paper tray.
COPY RATIO key (p. 33)
Press to select a reduction or enlargement copy
ratio.
The indications of the
operation panel may
differ depending on the
country and the region.
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1
Ready to copy.
A4
A4
AUTO
AB system
Inch system
AUTO
100%
Ready to copy.
AUTO
AUTO
100%
8 11
1
2
/
8 11
1
2
/
ications of the
on panel may
epending on the
and the region.
AUTO IMAGE key (p. 32)
Press for automatic copy ratio selection.
2-SIDED COPY key (p. 26, 99)
Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to
2-sided, 2-sided to 2-sided* or 2-sided to 1-
sided* copy mode.
* To select the 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to 2-
sided copy mode, an optional reversing single
pass feeder (RSPF) must be installed.
OUTPUT key (p. 58)
Press to select the sort, group or staple sort*
mode.
* To select the staple sort mode, an optional
finisher must be installed.
SPECIAL FUNCTION key
Press to select special functions.
Arrow keys
Press to move the highlighted item in the
display.
AUDIT CLEAR (ACC.#-C) key (p. 21)
Press to close an open account.
Zero key
Use as part of numeric keys to enter copy
quantity.
Press during a continuous copy run to display
the number of copies completed in the current
run.
PROGRAM (P)/READ-END key (p. 51, 59)
Press to select the job memory mode.
Press to finish scanning of originals and to start
copying when copying in the sort, group or
staple sort mode from the platen glass.
CLEAR (C) key
Press to clear the copy quantity display or press
during a copy run to terminate copying.
Exposure display
Indicates the selected exposure mode.
Message display
Messages are displayed regarding copier status
and operation.
Original size display
The original paper size is displayed.
Copy ratio display
Displays the copy ratios for reductions or
enlargements.
Paper size display
Displays the selected paper size. When "AUTO"
is displayed, paper size matching the original
and copy ratio will be automatically selected.
Paper tray display
The selected paper feed location is highlighted.
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POWER ON AND OFF
The power switch is located on the left side of the copier.
Power on
Turn the power switch to the "ON" position.
●When the power switch is turned to the "ON" position, the message "System check." will appear in the
message display and warm-up will start. During warm-up, you can select your desired job settings
and then by pressing the START ( ) key, your job will commence when the copier comes to "Ready
to copy.". Once the copier has finished warming up, the message display will change to "Ready to
copy.", and the START ( ) key indicator will light up, indicating that copying is possible.
●If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the message "Enter your account number."
will appear after warming up. Once a valid account number has been entered, the message display
will change to "Ready to copy." and copying will be possible. See page 20.
Power off
When the copier is not used for a long time, be sure to turn it off.
Ensure that the machine is not operating and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position.
If the power switch is turned off while the machine is operating, a misfeed may occur. Also the job that
was in progress will be totally cancelled.
Power on
Power off
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GETTING STARTED
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Initial settings
The copier assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the CLEAR ALL (CA) key is
pressed, or a preset time (auto clear time) after the last copy is made in any mode. The initial settings
that appear in the display are shown below.
●Copy ratio: 100%
●Exposure: Automatic
●Auto paper selection: On
●Paper feed station: Paper tray 1 (At power on, the previously selected paper tray will again be
selected.)
●Copy quantity: 0
●All special copier modes: Off
★KEY OPERATOR The auto clear time can be changed. See page 132.
Power save modes
The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption and thereby reduce the
cost of operation and to conserve natural resources to help reduce environmental pollution. The two
power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.
★KEY OPERATOR
The time to enter the preheat and auto power shut-off modes have been preset at the factory to 15 min.
for the preheat mode and 30 min. for the auto power shut-off mode. These times can be changed as
described in the key operator's guide section. It is suggested that you set appropriate times according
to the actual usage of the copier.
Preheat mode
The copier will enter the mode once the set time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last
copy of a run is made or power is turned on and no copier operations have been made.
When the copier enters the preheat mode, the backlight of the display will be turned off. 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
10 seconds after any key input is made.
To copy from the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key using
the normal copying procedure.
★KEY OPERATOR See page 133 for information on setting the preheat mode.
Auto power shut-off mode
If the auto power shut-off mode is enabled, the copier will enter the mode once the set time has elapsed
without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or the power is first turned on and no
copier operations have been made.
When the copier enters the auto power shut-off mode, the displays and all the indicators except the
mode indicators will be turned off. In this condition, the fuser in the copier will be turned off.
To turn the power back on, press the COPY key or another mode key that is lit. You can make desired
settings and press the START ( ) key after warm-up starts.
★KEY OPERATOR See page 132 for setting the auto power shut-off timer. See page 136 for enabling
or disabling the auto power shut-off.
8 11
1
2
/
Ready to copy.
100%
100%
AUTO
AUTO
A4
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FUNCTION ICONS
The following function icons will be indicated on the setting screen of each copier function.
2-sided copy mode:
Output mode* :
Margin shift* :
2 in 1 / 4 in 1* :
One-sided to two-sided
copying
Two-sided to two-sided
copying
Two-sided to one-sided
copying
Sort mode
Staple sort mode
Group mode
Right
Down
Left
2 in 1
4 in 1
Erase* :
Dual page copy:
B/W reverse:
Edge erase
Centre erase
Edge + Centre erase
* Only when the optional dual function board is installed.
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