Sharp AR-3551 User manual

Warranty
While every effort has been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible, SHARP Corporation
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information included herein is subject to change without
notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this
operation manual.
© Copyright SHARP Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written
permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.
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Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other
countries.
Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
PCL is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
PostScript® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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1. The machine should be installed near an accessible
power outlet for easy connection.
2. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power
outlet that meets the specified voltage and current
requirements. Also make certain the outlet is
properly grounded.
●For the power supply requirements, see the name
plate of the main unit.
3. Do not install your machine in areas that are:
●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.
4. Be sure to allow the required space around the
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Improper installation may damage this product. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the
machine is moved.
31-1/2"
(80cm)
23-5/8"
(60cm)
23-5/8" (60cm)
11-13/16" (30cm)
A small amount of ozone is produced within the printer during operation. The emission
level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.
NOTE:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3)
calculated as an 8 hr. time-weighted average concentration.
However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is
advisable to place the copier in a ventilated area.

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Moving this machine
Lift this machine at the positions shown in the illustration below and carry it horizontally.
CAUTION
Two people are required to lift and carry this machine.
The center of gravity of the machine is slightly to the left of the center of the machine when viewed from the front. If a
duplex module is installed the center of gravity will be even further shifted to the left. When lifting the machine be
careful to steady it to prevent it from toppling. Also be sure that all covers and the duplex module are securely closed
and latched before lifting.
If a duplex module is installed, do not lift the machine by the module as it may come off causing it and the machine to
drop.
Remove the multi purpose drawer and lift at the positions shown in the illustration.
For removal and installation of the multi purpose drawer, see page 4-4. To avoid injury be sure to completely remove
the multi purpose drawer.
Front side Rear side
If the machine has been placed on a stand/paper drawer:
The stand/paper drawer is equipped with casters for moving. Unlock the adjusters of the stand/paper drawer and
gently move the machine taking care to steady it to prevent it from toppling.
For locking and unlocking the adjusters, see page 0-3.
CAUTIONS
●The center of gravity of this machine is a little deviated to the left from the center. If the machine is not equipped
with a multi purpose drawer or a stand/paper drawer, take care in opening the left side cover (or the duplex
module) not to cause toppling of the machine.
●Do not cover the ventilating holes of this machine. Do not install this machine in a location where these holes are
covered. If these holes are covered, heat will not be dissipated and a fire may be caused.
Remove the multi
purpose drawer
in advance.
Ventilating holes
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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Fusing unit
Adjuster
Lock Release
CAUTIONS
1. Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches
or smudges on the drum will cause dirty prints.
2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in
this area.
3. Do not look directly at the light source of the scanner
module. Doing so may damage your eyes.
4. Five adjusters are provided on all optional stand/
paper drawer units. These adjusters should be
lowered until they contact the floor.
5. Do not make any modifications to this machine.
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to
the machine.
6. Since this machine is heavy, it is recommended that
it be moved by more than one person to prevent
injury.
7. When connecting this machine to a computer, be
sure to first turn both the computer and the machine
off.
8. Do not print anything which is prohibited from printing
by law. The following items are normally prohibited
from printing by national law. Other items may be
prohibited by local law.
●Money ●Stamps ● Bonds ● Stocks
●Bank drafts ●Checks ●Passports
●Driver's licenses
9. Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge into fire. Toner
may be spattered, causing a burn.

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CAUTIONS
Cautions on laser
Wave length 785 nm +10 nm
−15 nm
Pulse times North America: 35 cpm model: (4.1 µs ± 4.1 ns)/7 mm
45 cpm model: (5.7 µs ± 5.7 ns)/7 mm
Europe: 31 cpm model: (3.8 µs ± 3.8 ns)/7 mm
35 cpm model: (3.8 µs ± 3.8 ns)/7 mm
45 cpm model: (4.4 µs ± 4.4 ns)/7 mm
Output power 0.2 mW - 0.4 mW
At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.4
MILLIWATT PLUS 8 % and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic
Power Control (APC).
Caution
This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
For North America:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This Digital Equipment is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the
CDRH standards. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For
your safety, observe the precautions below.
●Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.
●The equipment's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any
safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

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

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FACSIMILE FEATURE
To extend the capabilities of this product to include facsimile functions, an optional facsimile expansion kit must be
installed. Refer to the facsimile operation manual for details on using the facsimile features.
■■
■■
■Line connection
Use the telephone cable supplied with the facsimile expansion kit to
connect the machine to a telephone line. Connect the cable so that
the connector nearest to the noise suppression core is inserted into
the socket located of the expansion kit box. Insert the other end into
the telephone line socket.
■■
■■
■Fax power switch
For the facsimile features to function, the power switch located on
the expansion kit box must be turned on.
TEL
LINE
Line connector
Core
TEL
LINE
OFF
ON
Fax power
switch

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CONTENTS
Page
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
●Carrying this machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
FACSIMILE FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
●Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
●Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
●Part names and functions of
peripheral devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
●Operation panel of the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
●Operation panel of the scanner module . . . . . 1-12
●Touch panel (on the scanner module) . . . . . . 1-13
LOADING PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
●Loading paper in paper tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
●Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 . . . . . 1-16
●Specifications of paper trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
●Setting the paper size and type . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
●Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer . . . 1-21
●Specifications (multi purpose drawer) . . . . . . . 1-23
●Loading paper in the stand/
3 x 500 sheet paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
●Specifications
(stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer) . . . . . . . . 1-23
●Loading paper in the stand/
MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
●Specifications
(stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer) . . . . 1-24
ADDING TONER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
CHAPTER 2
PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND
PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND
PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING PLUG &
PLAY OR THE “ADD PRINTER WIZARD” . . . . . . 2-4
●Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
●Printer driver settings under Windows
(selecting and setting print conditions) . . . . . . . 2-5
PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH
THE NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
●Environment required for accessing
Web pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
●Accessing Web pages and displaying help . . . . 2-6
●Items and outline of menu frame of
Web pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
JOB CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
●“JOB CONTROL” operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
●Hold job list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
●Printer account control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT
PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
●Using the printer in the Windows
environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
●Using the printer in the Macintosh
environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
CHAPTER 3
PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING . . . . . . . . 3-2
●Operation procedure common to all printer
configuration settings (items that can be set
from the operation panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
●Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
●PCL settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
●PostScript settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
CUSTOM SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
●Operation procedure common to all custom
settings (items that can be set from the
operation panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
●Setting items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 4
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
MAINTENANCE
MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
●General misfeed removal procedure . . . . . . . . . 4-2
●Misfeed removal guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
●Misfeed in the paper feed area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
●Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area,
and exit area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
●Misfeed in the duplex module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
●Cleaning the scanner module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
CHAPTER 5
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
DUPLEX MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
●Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
●Loading paper in the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
●Setting the printer driver for duplex module,
bypass tray and exit tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
●Copying in the duplex mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
●Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module)5-5
MAIL-BIN STACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
●Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
●Specifying mail bins to receive printed output. . 5-7
●Setting in the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
●Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
●Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
●Finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
●Using the finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
●Staple cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
●Misfeed in the finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
●Troubleshooting finisher problems . . . . . . . . . 5-15
●Stapling position quick reference guide for
duplex output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
SADDLE STITCH FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
●Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
●Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
●Saddle stitch finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
●Using the saddle stitch finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
●Staple cartridge replacement and
staple jam removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
●Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher . . . . . . . . 5-24
●Troubleshooting
(concerning the saddle stitch finisher) . . . . . . 5-26
●Stapling position quick reference guide for
duplex output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
●Relation between print image and
saddle stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
CHAPTER 6
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
●Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
●Using the key operator programs . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
●Description of setting programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
CHAPTER 7
APPENDIX
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
●List of principal printer driver functions . . . . . . . 7-3
LIST OF COMBINATION OF
PERIPHERAL DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
NOTICE PAGE PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
PRINT AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

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CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
This chapter describes basic information that should be read before using
this product.
Page
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1-2
MAIN FEATURES .................................................................................... 1-3
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ........................................................... 1-4
●Exterior ............................................................................................... 1-4
●Interior ................................................................................................ 1-5
●Part names and functions of peripheral devices ............................... 1-6
●Operation panel of the main unit ....................................................... 1-9
●Operation panel of the scanner module ............................................ 1-12
●Touch panel (on the scanner module) .............................................. 1-13
LOADING PAPER .................................................................................... 1-16
●Loading paper in paper tray 1 ........................................................... 1-16
●Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 ........................................... 1-16
●Specifications of paper trays ............................................................. 1-17
●Setting the paper size and type ......................................................... 1-19
●Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer ...................................... 1-21
●Specifications (multi purpose drawer) ............................................... 1-23
●Loading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer .................. 1-23
●Specifications (stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer) .......................... 1-23
●Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer ......... 1-24
●Specifications (stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer) .................. 1-24
ADDING TONER ...................................................................................... 1-25
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ....................................................................... 1-25

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INTRODUCTION
To gain the maximum benefits in using this product, it is recommended that the user read this manual to become
familiar with all the features and functions of the basic product and the precautionary information contained in the
manual.
NOTE
In this manual, American spellings are used.
This product is a high speed laser printer that can be extended to become multifunctional through the installation of
optional peripheral devices. The product can be extended to include copier, network scanning, facsimile or network
printing capabilities. This manual describes the basic use of the product as a printer and does not contain use information
for any of the optional peripheral devices. Separate operation manuals are included with each of the optional peripheral
devices. Refer to these manuals for their operation.
Original and paper sizes
This machine allows use of standard sizes in both the inch and AB systems.
The standard sizes available in this machine are shown below.
Sizes in the inch system Sizes in the AB system
When the machine is being When the machine is being
operated from the operation operated from the touch panel on
panel on the main unit: a scanner module:
LEDGER 11 x 17 A3
LEGAL 8-1/2 x 14 B4
FOOLSCAP 8-1/2 x 13 A4
LETTER 8-1/2 x 11 B5
EXECUTIVE 7-1/4 x 10-1/2 A5
INVOICE 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
In this manual, the indications for the scanner module touch panel as shown in the table above are used.
The meaning of “R” in original and paper size indications
Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the portrait or landscape orientations. To differentiate between
landscape and portrait, the landscape orientation size indication will contain an “R”. These are indicated as 8-1/2 x 11R,
5-1/2 x 8-1/2R, A4R, B5R, etc. Sizes that can be placed only in the landscape orientation (11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13,
A3, B4) do not contain the “R” in their size indication.
Size indication with “R” Size indication without “R”
Landscape orientation Portrait orientation

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1
MAIN FEATURES
Laser printer able to accept a range of peripherals allowing it to be configured to specific needs
This product is a laser printer that can be used as a local printer which can be configured by the addition of
peripheral devices to extend its capabilities to include copier, network printer, network scanner or facsimile features.
A range of optional units to enhance productivity
Optional additions such as duplex units for producing two-sided output, additional paper feed units to increase the
variety of available paper sizes and paper capacity, paper output units to sort and otherwise organize the output
and a scanner module for automatically scanning documents.
600 dpi high resolution printing
High-definition and high quality printing with 600 dpi resolution can be performed. Also high image quality equivalent
to 1200 dpi can be output by using a smoothing function.
High speed monochrome printing
Depending upon the model chosen, high speed printing at 35 letter (A4) size pages/minute or 45 letter (A4) size
pages/minute is available.
PostScript compatible
Installation of a PS3 expansion kit gives PostScript compatibility (PostScript level 3).
Energy saving features
This product has the following two power reducing modes that conform to the
Energy Star guidelines which help to conserve natural resources and reduce
environmental pollution.
Preheat mode
The preheat mode is the first level of power reduction. The power is reduced
to the fuser unit a preset time after the machine has completed a job and no
further machine operations have been made. The machine can recover to
the ready condition within a short period of time. The preset time to enter
the mode can be set by a key operator program.
Auto power shut-off mode
The auto power shut-off mode is the second level of power reduction. In this
mode power is shut off to the fusing unit and the touch panel. In this state
more energy is saved than in the preheat mode but the time to recover to
the ready condition will be longer. The preset time to enter this mode can be
set by a key operator program.
When this product is used as a printer, and either of the above modes is active, the mode will be deactivated
automatically by an incoming job and the machine will automatically warm up and start to print when it has
reached the ready temperature.
When this product is configured for multi-function operation, and either of the above modes is active, the mode
will be deactivated as above by either an incoming print job or received facsimile data. Either mode will also be
deactivated by any key operation on the operation panel or by the action of an original being placed for copying
or facsimile transmission.
As an ENERGY STAR®
Partner, SHARP has
determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Exterior
Bypass tray paper guide
Exit tray*
Duplex module/bypass tray*
Module for two-sided printing
Upper paper output area
Finished sheets are deposited here.
Upper exit tray extension*
Provides support for large size paper.
Operation panel (See page 1-9.)
Front cover
Open to add toner .
Main switch
Press to turn power on and off.
Paper tray 1
Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer* (See page 1-23.)
Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer* (See page
1-24.)
Multi purpose drawer* (See page 1-21.)
*, , , , , and are peripheral devices. For description of these devices, see page 1-7. One of devices ,
, and must be installed. If you install or , a power supply unit (page 1-8) must also be installed.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Interior
* For replacement and installation of cartridges, refer to the Operation Manual (Read this document before installing the
product.).
Duplex module side cover
Open when a misfeed has occurred in the duplex
module.
Side cover latch
Push up to open the side cover when a misfeed has
occurred in the main unit.
Fusing unit
Lift up to open the side cover when a misfeed has
occurred in the main unit.
CAUTION
The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing misfed
paper.
Developer cartridge*
This cartridge contains developer and must be
removed and replaced by a new cartridge when
indicated on the operation panel.
Toner cartridge (drum/toner cartridge)*
The toner cartridge must be replaced when indicated
on the operation panel.
Photoconductive drum
Images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
NOTE
Do not touch or damage the photoconductive drum.
Cartridge lock lever
When replacing the drum, toner or developer cartridge,
turn down this lever and pull it out.

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Part names and functions of peripheral devices
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Some peripheral devices cannot be installed together while others may require the installation of one or more others to
be functional. See page 7-4, “LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES.”
Peripheral devices are basically optional, but some are provided as standard equipment for some models.
B/W scanner module/DSPF (AR-EF1)
The B/W scanner module/DSPF is a monochrome
scanner that uses two scanning modes. In one mode,
sheet originals are fed and scanned by the action of
the moving originals. In this mode either one side of
an original can be scanned or both sides of an
original can be scanned at the same time. The other
mode of scanning uses a moving mirror for scanning
originals placed on the glass platen.
Upper exit tray extension (AR-TE4)
Mount this unit to the upper paper exit tray. This
extension is needed to support large size paper.
Finisher (AR-FN6)
Output sheets can either be sorted in page order or
grouped by page. Sorted sets or groups are offset
stacked for easy separation when removed. Sorted
sets can be delivered either stapled or unstapled.
Mail-bin stacker (AR-MS1)
This unit is an output sorter that has seven receiving
bins.
The bin to receive printed output can be selected in
the printer driver. Each bin can be assigned to receive
printed output by an individual person or by groups
of people so that their prints are separated from other
users making them easy to retrieve.
When this unit is installed, any copies or facsimile
prints will be sent to the top tray and not into the
mail bins.
Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D13)
This paper feed unit contains an upper multi-purpose
drawer (see item ) and a lower drawer which can
hold a maximum of 2000 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m2)
paper.
Multi purpose drawer (AR-MU1)
Up to 500 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m2) paper can be
loaded. Also special papers such as envelopes
(standard sizes only) and postcards can be set.
Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D14)
This paper feed unit contains an upper multi-purpose
drawer (see item ) and two lower drawers each of
which can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of 20 lbs.
(80 g/m2) paper.
Saddle stitch finisher (AR-FN7)
The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place
two staples for centerline binding of prints or copies
and fold them along the centerline.
An optional hole punching unit is available for
installation into the finisher.
Duplex module (AR-DU3)
An optional duplex module must be installed for
automatic two-sided printing.
Duplex module/bypass tray (AR-DU4)
This module is basically the same as above with
the addition of a manual bypass paper feed unit.
Exit tray (AR-TE3)
Mounted to the paper output port of a duplex module.

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■Other optional equipment
●Scanner rack (AR-RK1)
This rack is required to support the scanner module
above the printer.
●Power supply unit (AR-DC1)
Some peripheral devices require the installation of
this power supply.
●Print server card (AR-NC5J)
A NIC (network interface card) is necessary for
connecting the printer to a network.
●Multi-function controller board (AR-M11)
This print controller is necessary to provide copier,
facsimile and network scanning capabilities.
●PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1)
This kit provides compatibility of PostScript level 3
to the printer.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
●Hard disk drive (AR-HD3)
Extends the image storing capacity for the printer
and copier features. This unit is required for the job
retention function (see page 2-9) to operate.
●Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX5)
This kit is required to add facsimile features.
●Additional fax memory (8 MB) (AR-MM9)
●Network scanner expansion kit (AR-NS2)
This kit is required to add the network scanning
feature.
●Printer kit (AR-P14)
The Printer Kit is required to upgrade a product whose
model name contains suffix "U" (ex. AR-M280U) to
network printer. To use such model as network printer,
the Printer Kit and Printer Server Card (AR-NC5J)
are required.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Operation panel of the main unit
The display and indicators show the current status of the printer. All printer settings are made by using the keys and
display panel.
Message display
Displays the current status of the printer.
[ i ] displayed in any message indicates that the
[INFORMATION] key should be pressed.
[ERROR] indicator
Lights up when paper or toner must be added or when
a misfeed has occurred in the machine. Blinks when
an abnormal condition has occurred in the machine.
[DATA] indicator
Lights up or blinks when print data is being received
or output. Also lights up when job data is stored by
the job retention function (page 2-9).
[READY] indicator
Print data can be received when this indicator is lit.
[MENU] key
Press to select a menu group such as printer
configuration menu (page 3-2), custom settings
(page 3-6) or execution of print jobs held by the
retention function (page 2-9). Also, press to return
to the job status screen from the setting screen of
each job status group.
[ / ] keys
Press to select menu or function items or to set
numerical values for those items.
[BACK/C] key
Use this key to return to the previous screen in each
menu selection, to cancel and delete the current job
or to delete a reserved job that has been selected.
[OK] key
Press to register the selected menu or function.
[INFORMATION] key
When [ i ] is displayed with a message indicating a
paper misfeed, the relevant operation procedure can
be displayed by pressing the [INFORMATION] key.
If the [INFORMATION] key or the [BACK/C] key is
pressed while the operation procedure is displayed,
the information mode will be canceled. If you press
and hold down this key while printing is being
performed or in standby, the total number of printed
pages and quantity of toner remaining (as a
percentage) will be displayed.

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PRINT JOBS ON HOLD
SET OPERATIONS
CONDITIONS
CUSTOM SETTINGS
KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAMS
Job status screen
The message "WARMING UP" will be displayed when the power is turned on
and a list of the current job plus reserved jobs or a list of completed jobs will
be displayed on the job status screen. Examples of the various messages
which will be displayed are shown below.
(Display example)
[ADD PAPER]
When the status display shows [ADD PAPER], paper is required to
complete a job in progress. In this case, printing of the job will be
suspended until the required paper is added or another paper is
selected (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 1-19).
While a current job is suspended, the printer will print a reserved
job if paper is available from another source for that job but will not
print any other jobs.
The printer is warming up.
The printer is ready to print.
The printer is currently printing.
Out of toner. Replace the toner
cartridge. See the separate
operation manual entitled
"Operation Manual (Read this
document before installing the
product.)".
A misfeed has occurred. (See
page 4-2.)
Out of paper. Load paper. (See
page 1-16.)
Print hold
If the job retention function is used from your computer, print data will
be stored in the printer as a hold job.
The job retention function can be used only if the printer is equipped
with a hard disk drive unit. (See page 2-9.)
Condition settings
The printer condition settings are used for basic printer settings. (See
page 3-2.)
Custom settings
Custom settings are used to make settings based on use patterns.
(See page 3-6.)
Key operator programs
These are settings used by key operators (administrators of this
product). For the use of these programs, see page 6-1.
[MENU] key
[MENU] key
[MENU] key
[MENU] key
[MENU] key
READY.
WARMING UP.
READY.
FROM TRAY #
CHANGE THE TONER
CARTRIDGE.
PAPER JAM.
ADD PAPER.*
*
Menu group and explanation of the use of the keys on the main unit operation panel
The menu groups are classified into five groups and are selected consecutively by pressing the [MENU] key. If the
[OK] key is pressed when the desired menu screen is displayed, a message will appear to indicate the next required
operation.
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