Sharp AR-C260P User manual

MODEL
AR-C260P
•KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAMS
•KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAM LIST
•DESCRIPTION OF
PROGRAMS
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DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTER
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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".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual for general
information" 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.

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
This guide explains special settings (called "key operator programs") that are used to customize the machine to
better suit the needs of the user. The key operator programs are configured by the administrator of the machine, and
can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered.
●The key operator should change the factory default key operator code to a new code before the machine is used.
●To change the key operator code, follow the procedure on page 3.
Contents
page
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ..........................................................................................................1
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST....................................................................................................2
Using the key operator programs.........................................................................................................3
●DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................6
Detailed menu of key operator program settings ...............................................................................23

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
The following list shows the key operator programs that are used to change machine settings in the display.
●Key Operator Programs
NOTE
The key operator programs that can be accessed depend on the optional equipment that is installed.
Program name Page Program name Page
ACCOUNT CONTROL COLOUR ADJUSTMENT
AUDITING MODE 6 TEST PRINT 14
ACCOUNT LIMIT 6 COLOUR BALANCE 16
PRINT PER ACCOUNT 7 EASY CALIBRATION 18
RESET ACCOUNT 7 KEY OPERATOR CODE CHANGE 20
ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL 7
PRINT KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS LIST
20
NO PRINT IF ACC'T # INVALID 7 SYSTEM SETTINGS
ENERGY SAVE DEFAULT SETTINGS 20
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER 8 INTERFACE SETTINGS 21
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF 8 NETWORK SETTINGS 21
PREHEAT MODE 8 INITIALIZE/STORE SETTINGS 22
TONER SAVE (B/W) 8 PRODUCT KEY
OPERATION PANEL SETTINGS SERIAL NUMBER 22
AUTO CLEAR SETTING 8 E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS 22
MESSAGE DISPLAY TIME 8 PS3 EXPANSION KIT 22
LANGUAGE SETTING 8 DATA SECURITY KIT 22
DEVICE SETTINGS
DISABLE DUPLEX UNIT 9
DISABLE INVERTER UNIT 9
DISABLE STAPLER UNIT 9
DISABLE PAPER DESK DRAWERS 9
DISABLE FINISHER 9
DISABLE LARGE CAPACITY TRAY 9
DISABLE SHIFTER UNIT 9
SADDLE STITCH ADJUST 9
AUTO PAPER SELECTION SETTING 9
REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT 9
SECURITY SETTINGS 11

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
Using the key operator programs
The general procedure for using key operator programs is explained below, using "KEY OPERATOR CODE
CHANGE" as an example.
1Press the [MENU] key repeatedly until
"KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS" appears.
2Press the [OK] key.
This message will
appear.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key repeatedly until
the first digit of your key operator code
number appears, and then press the [OK]
key.
The factory default
setting for the key
operator code number is
00000.
When you press the [OK] key to enter the first digit
after selecting it, "-" in the first digit will change to
" " and "-" in the second digit will blink. If you need
to correct the previous digit, press the [BACK/C]
key to move back.
4Repeat step 3 to enter the second through
the fifth digits of your key operator code
and then press the [OK] key.
5Press the [ ] or [ ] key until the desired
program appears and then press the [OK]
key.
Example:
To change the key
operator code number,
select "KEY
OPERATOR CODE
CHANGE" and then
press the [OK] key.
6Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the
desired setting for the program, and then
press the [OK] key.
The settings of each
program are explained
on page 6 and following.
Example:"KEY OPERATOR CODE CHANGE" is
selected
In this example, the key operator code is changed
from 0000 (the factory default code) to 98765.
Select "KEY OPERATOR CODE CHANGE" in step 6
and press the [OK] key. The display shows the
following:
Follow steps 1 through 5 below to enter 98765.
1Press the [ ] or [ ] key until 9 appears and then
press the [OK] key. The second "-" begins to
blink.
2Press the [ ] or [ ] key until 8 appears and then
press the [OK] key. The third "-" begins to blink.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key until 7 appears and then
press the [OK] key. The fourth "-" begins to blink.
4Press the [ ] or [ ] key until 6 appears and then
press the [OK] key. The fifth "-" begins to blink.
5Press the [ ] or [ ] key until 5 appears and then
press the [OK] key.
The key operator code changes to the new code.
7To exit the program, press the [MENU] key.
NOTE
To use the key operator programs, you must first program a key operator code number. (See steps 3 and 4 below.)
ENTER KEY OPERATOR
CODE -----
ENTER KEY OPERATOR
CODE 0----
SET CODE
00000 - -----
SET CODE
00000 - 9----
SET CODE
00000 - 98---
SET CODE
00000 - 987--
SET CODE
00000 - 9876-
SET CODE
00000 - 98765

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
How to enter numbers
When entry of a number is required in a key operator program, enter each digit as follows.
The display shown below is an example. The display will vary depending on the program.
1In the number entry screen, press [ ] or
[ ] until the desired digit appears.
The blinking "-" will
change to a number
from 0 to 9.
When entering a limit
in the "Account limit"
program, enter "0" for
any upper digits that
you do not need
(entries must be
made for all six digits).
2When the desired digit appears, press the
[OK] key.
The digit is stored and "-"
in the next digit begins to
blink.
If you are entering the key operator code, the
stored digit will change to " ".
If a digit does not store when the [OK] key is
pressed, the digit may be "-" (this appears after 0
through 9 when you press the [ ] or [ ] key).
Check the display and reselect the correct digit.
If you accidentally enter an incorrect digit, press
the [BACK/C] key to move back. The entered digit
will blnk, allowing you to select a new digit.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all digits of the
number are entered.
The number of digits to
be entered varies
depending on the type of
number being entered.
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
9----
8----
7----
6----
5----
4----
3----
2----
1----
0----
-----
0----
01234

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
Structure of the key operator program menu
The menu for selecting key operator programs is shown below.
ACCOUNT CONTROL
SYSTEM SETTINGS
PRODUCT KEY
PRINT KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAMS LIST
Level 2Level 1 Level 3
Level 4
Level 4
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS
STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION
RESTORE THE CONFIGURATION
AUTO CLEAR SETTING
MESSAGE DISPLAY TIME
LANGUAGE SETTING
RESET ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL
REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT
SECURITY SETTINGS
INTERFACE SETTINGS
NETWORK SETTINGS
NO PRINT IF ACC'T# INVALID
DEFAULT SETTINGS
INITIALIZE/STORE SETTINGS
AUDITING MODE
ACCOUNT LIMIT
PRINT PER ACCOUNT
LIMIT PER ACCOUNT
LIMIT ALL ACCOUNT
AUTO
ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
ENTER ACCOUNT NUMBER
DELETE ALL ACCOUNTS
PRINT PER ACCOUNT DISPLAY
PRINT PER ACCOUNT PRINT
RESET PER ACCOUNT
RESET ALL ACCOUNTS
ENTER NEW ACCOUNT NUMBER
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF
PREHEAT MODE
TONER SAVE (B/W)
SERIAL NUMBER
E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS
PS3 EXPANSION KIT
DATA SECURITY KIT
OPERATION PANEL
SETTINGS
DEVICE SETTINGS
ENERGY SAVE
KEY OPERATOR CODE
CHANGE
COLOUR ADJUSTMENT
Enter Key Operator Code
DISABLE DUPLEX UNIT
DISABLE INVERTER UNIT
DISABLE STAPLER UNIT
DISABLE PAPER DESK DRAWERS
DISABLE FINISHER
DISABLE LARGE CAPACITY TRAY
DISABLE SHIFTER UNIT
SADDLE STITCH ADJUST
AUTO PAPER SELECTION SETTING
EASY CALIBRATION
COLOUR BALANCE
TEST PRINT
DELETE ACCOUNT NUMBER
CHANGE ACCOUNT NUMBER
PRINT ACCOUNT NUMBER
I/O TIMEOUT
PORT SWITCHING
ENABLE PARALLEL PORT
ENABLE USB PORT
ENABLE NETWORK PORT
IP ADRESS SETTING
ENABLE TCP/IP
ENABLE NetWare
ENABLE EtherTalk
ENABLE NetBEUI
RESET THE NIC
DISABLE NOTICE PAGE PRINTING
DISABLE TEST PAGE PRINTING
A4/LT AUTO SELECT
DELETE HOLD DATA
OUTPUT METHOD WHEN MEMORY FULL
BYPASS PAPER TYPE
CLEAR ALL MEMORY
POWER UP AUTO CLEAR
AUTO CLEAR AT JOB END
REPEAT COUNT OF THE
SELECTED PROGRAM.
See page 23
See page 25
See page 24
See page 24
See page 25
See page 26
See page 26
See page 27
See page 28
See page 29
See page 29
See page 29 See page 30
See page 29
See page 31
See page 31

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
The key operator programs are explained in the following.
Specific procedures and detailed information are provided for programs that typically require adjustment. For
information on the other programs, see "Detailed menu of key operator program settings" on pages 23 to 31.
■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 auditing mode has been
enabled. (See pages 23 to 25)
Auditing mode
When auditing mode is enabled, up to 200 five-digit
account numbers can be stored and assigned to
users. An assigned account number must be
entered to access the machine for printing.
1Display "AUDITING MODE" as indicated in the
chart on page 23.
2Press the [OK] key.
The current setting appears.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "COLOUR &
B/W" or "COLOUR ONLY", and press the [OK]
key.
If you do not wish to use Account control, select
"DISABLE".
The following programs cannot be used unless
auditing mode is enabled and an account number
is stored.
●Account limit
●Print per account
●Reset account
Account limit
This program is used to set the maximum number
of prints that can be printed by an account. Any
number up to 999,999 can be entered for the
maximum number of prints.
●Limiting the number of prints per account
1Display "LIMIT PER ACCOUNT" as indicated in
the chart on page 23.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the account
number and "B/W" for black and white prints or
"CL" for colour prints, and press the [OK] key.
The [ ] or [ ] key can be held down to scroll
through the accounts.
4Enter the limit and press the [OK] key.
To enter numbers, see page 4.
You will return to the display of Step 3.
To exit the program, press the [MENU] key.
●Limiting the number of prints of all accounts
1Display "LIMIT ALL ACCOUNTS" as indicated in
the chart on page 23.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "B/W" for black
and white prints or "COLOUR" for colour prints,
and press the [OK] key.
4Enter the limit and press the [OK] key.
To enter numbers, see page 4.
You will return to the display of Step 3.
To exit the program, press the [MENU] key.
AUDITING MODE
LIMIT PER ACCOUNT
LIMIT ALL ACCOUNTS

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Print per account
This program is used to display or print the total
number of prints of each account. Misfed paper is
not counted.
●Displaying the print count of individual
accounts
1Display "PRINT PER ACCOUNT DISPLAY" as
indicated in the chart on page 23.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key unitl "B/W" or "CL" of
the desired account appears, and check the
count.
The [ ] or [ ] key can be held down to scroll
through the accounts.
To exit the program, press the [MENU] key.
●Printing out the counts of all accounts
1Display "PRINT PER ACCOUNT PRINT" as
indicated in the chart on page 23.
2Press the [OK] key.
The print counts of all accounts will be printed.
Printing can be cancelled by pressing the [BACK/C]
key.
Reset account
This program is used to reset the print counts of
individual or all accounts.
●Resetting an individual account
1Display "RESET PER ACCOUNT" as indicated in
the chart on page 24.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key unitl "B/W" or "CL" of
the desired account appears, and press the [OK]
key.
The [ ] or [ ] key can be held down to scroll
through the accounts.
4Press the [OK] key again.
The print count is reset to zero.
You will return to the display of step 3 and can reset
the counts of other accounts.
To exit the program, press the [MENU] key.
●Resetting all accounts
1Display "RESET ALL ACCOUNTS" as indicated in
the chart on page 24.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "B/W" or
"COLOUR", and press the [OK] key.
4Press the [OK] key again.
The print counts are reset.
You will return to the display of step 3.
To exit the program, press the [MENU] key.
Account number control
This program is used to store, delete, and edit
account numbers, as well as print a list of the
stored account numbers. Up to 200 account
numbers can be stored.
●Enter new account number
Each account number has five digits. When you
have finished storing one account number, you
can continue storing other account numbers.
●Delete account number
Two methods are available for deleting account
numbers: deleting an individual account
number, and deleting all account numbers at
once.
●Change account number
To change an account number, enter the
account number to be changed and then enter a
new account number. After changing one
account number, you can continue changing
other account numbers.
●Print account number
A list of the account numbers can be printed.
"ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on pages 24 to 25.
No print if ACC'T # invalid
If "NO PRINT IF ACC'T # INVALID" is enabled and
an invalid account number is entered or no account
number is entered, the print job will not be printed.
If this program is disabled, the job will be printed
and the prints will be included in the "OTHERS"
count.
"NO PRINT IF ACC'T # INVALID" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 25.
PRINT PER ACCOUNT
DISPLAY
PRINT PER ACCOUNT
PRINT
RESET PER ACCOUNT
RESET ALL ACCOUNTS

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
■Energy save
Two programs are provided for the purpose of
saving energy: Auto power shut-off mode and
preheat mode. These programs not only lower your
electricity bill, but also help conserve natural
resources and reduce pollution. Auto power
shut-off mode enables more energy to be saved
than preheat mode, but requires a longer recovery
time.
This program is also provided for reducing toner
consumption.
Auto power shut-off timer
If the printer is not used for a programmed length of
time after printing is finished, it will enter auto
power shut-off mode to save energy.
The length of time until auto power shut-off occurs
can be set to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes,
120 minutes or 240 minutes. For this setting to be
effective, the "Auto power shut-off" program must
be enabled.
"AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER" is displayed
as indicated in the chart on page 26.
Auto power shut-off
Use this setting to enable or disable auto power
shut-off. If disabled, the time set in the "Auto power
shut-off timer" program will be disregarded.
"AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 26.
Preheat mode
If the printer is not used for a programmed length of
time after printing is finished, it will enter preheat
mode.
The time until the printer enters preheat mode can
be set to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120
minutes, or 240 minutes. "No" can be selected to
disable preheat mode. Select the most suitable
setting to match your pattern of use of the printer.
"PREHEAT MODE" is displayed as indicated in the
chart on page 26.
Toner save (B/W)
Toner save mode can be enabled to reduce black
toner consumption. When toner save is enabled,
black solid areas will be printed in halftone.
"TONER SAVE (B/W)" is displayed as indicated in
the chart on page 26.
■Operation panel settings
These programs are used to adjust the display on
the operation panel.
Auto clear setting
The auto clear function will return the printer to the
standby mode or the job status mode if the
operation panel is not used for a programmed
length of time. Auto clear will not function when the
printer is in custom setting mode or key operator
program setting mode. The auto clear time can be
set to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds or
"NO".
"AUTO CLEAR SETTING" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 26.
Message display time
This program is used to adjust the time that
messages are displayed (for messages that
automatically disappear).
The time can be set to 3 seconds, 6 seconds, 9
seconds or 12 seconds.
"MESSAGE DISPLAY TIME" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 26.
Language setting
This program is used to switch the language of
messages displayed on the operation panel. The
following languages can be selected. :
AMERICAN ENGLISH, ENGLISH, GERMAN,
FRENCH, SPANISH, DUTCH, ITALIAN, SWEDISH,
DANISH, NORWEGIAN, FINISH, and JAPANESE
"LANGUAGE SETTING" is displayed as indicated
in the chart on page 26.
NOTE
Select a suitable time according to your pattern of
use of the machine.
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.
Print data Example of
print in the
toner save
mode

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
■Device settings
These programs are used to enable or disable the
use of a peripheral device, and select other modes,
registration adjustment, and auto paper selection
setting. (See pages 27 to 28)
Disable duplex unit
This program is used to disable duplex printing
when the duplex module malfunctions. When this
program is enabled, only one-sided printing can be
performed.
"DISABLE DUPLEX UNIT" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 27.
Disable inverter unit
Use this program when you need to prohibit the
inverter function or when the duplex
bypass/inverter unit has failed. When the program
is enabled, pages are only output face-down to the
centre tray of the machine. Duplex printing is also
prohibited (only one-sided printing is possible).
"DISABLE INVERTER UNIT" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 27.
Disable stapler unit
This program is used to disable stapling when the
stapler unit of the saddle stitch finisher
malfunctions.
"DISABLE STAPLER UNIT" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 27.
Disable paper desk drawers
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 one of these units
malfunctions.
"DISABLE PAPER DESK DRAWERS" is displayed
as indicated in the chart on page 27.
Disable finisher
This program is used to disable use of the saddle
stitch finisher when it malfunctions.
"DISABLE FINISHER" is displayed as indicated in
the chart on page 27.
Disable large capacity tray
This program is used to disable use of the large
capacity tray when it malfunctions.
Disable shifter unit
Use this program when you need to prohibit the
shifter (offset) function in the centre tray or when
the shifter has failed.
"DISABLE SHIFTER UNIT" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 27.
Saddle stitch 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.
"SADDLE STITCH ADJUST" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 27.
Auto paper selection setting
Use this program to select the paper type* for
which the automatic paper selection function
operates. Selections are "PLAIN", "R&P" (recylcled
and plain), and "RECYCLED".
* This is the paper type set for each paper tray in
the paper tray settings of the custom settings
(page 2-11 of the OPERATION MANUAL (for
general information)).
"AUTO PAPER SELECTION SETTING" is
displayed as indicated in the chart on page 27.
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.
"REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 28.
Auto adjustment
Use this program to perform automatic registration
adjustment.
When "AUTO ADJUSTMENT HAS COMPLETED.
[OK]" appears, press the [OK] key to end the
program.
"AUTO ADJUSTMENT" is displayed as indicated
in the chart on page 28.
Manual adjustment
Use MANUAL ADJUSTMENT when you require a
higher degree of precision than can be obtained
with AUTO ADJUSTMENT.
See page 10 for the procedure for manually
adjusting the registration.
"MANUAL ADJUSTMENT" is displayed as
indicated in the chart on page 28.
1212
11
Min. -3 mmMax. +3 mm
Reference position
Position adjusted
to the plus
direction
Position adjusted
to the minus
direction

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
●Manually adjusting the registration
The procedure for manually adjusting the registration is explained here.
Display "MANUAL ADJUSTMENT" as indicated in the chart on page 28, and press the [OK] key. Press the [OK] key once
again to print test pages for manual adjustment. Scales appear in the test pages that show the amount of deviation of
each of the colours C (cyan), M (magenta), and Y (yellow). When there is a significant deviation, enter the value of the
deviation to correct it.
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 deviation and "0"
represents no deviation. (See the enlarged view of scale B.)
As shown below, the deviation of each colour is indicated by two scales. Scale A shows the "1's" component of the
deviation and scale B shows the "10's" component.
The scales are printed twice for each colour, with one pair indicating the deviation in the primary scanning direction and
one pair indicating the deviation in the secondary scanning direction (C1, M1, Y1 and C2, M2, Y2).
Adjustment is performed by entering the deviations. Each deviation is obtained by adding the value of scale A and the
value of scale B. However, in most cases adjustment is possible using just the deviation value from scale A.
Follow these steps to perform adjustment.
1Display "MANUAL ADJUSTMENT" as indicated
in the chart on page 28.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [OK] key.
Printing of the test pages begins. If you need to
cancel printing, press the [BACK/C] key.
4After the test pages are printed, the display for
adjustment of C1 appears.
5
Press the [ ] or [ ] key until the value equal to the
deviation of C1 is displayed, and press the [OK] key.
●Repeat this step to enter the deviations of M1,
Y1, C2, M2, and Y2. (When all deviations
have been entered, the display will show
"TEST PRINT.")
●
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.
6Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "YES" in the
"TEST PRINT." display and press the [OK] key.
7In the adjustment pattern printed in step 6, 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 the patterns are
acceptable, select "YES" in the "COMPLETE"
display and press the [OK] key.
●If the scale B values do not all overlap "0",
press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "Yes" in the
"COMPLETE" display and press the [OK] key.
Repeat steps 1 through 7.
●For scale B values that do not overlap zero,
be sure to enter the correct the value for the
"10's" digit of the deviation.
8If you need to cancel the corrections that you
have made and exit the program, press the
[MENU] key in the display of step 1.
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
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
TEST PAGE PRINT.
-OK?
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
C1 0

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Security settings
These programs are used to clear all data from the
machine's memory and hard disk. The data can be
cleared manually or automatically each time the
power is turned on.
To use these programs, an optional data security
kit is needed.
●Clear all memory
Use this setting when you wish to manually clear
data stored in the unit's memory and on the hard
disk.
1Display "CLEAR ALL MEMORY" as indicated in
the chart on page 28.
2Press the [OK] key.
If you wish to select
the number of
repetitions, press
the [ ] or [ ] key until the desired number appears.
(See "Number of repetitions of clear all memory".)
3Press the [OK] key once again.
When the data has been cleared, the power briefly
turns off and then automatically turns on again.
Number of repetitions of clear all memory
This setting is used to enhance the security
function by repeating the data clear operation. The
number of repetitions of "CLEAR ALL MEMORY"
can be set to any value from 1 to 7. The factory
setting is 1.
In the display of step 2 ("CLEAR ALL MEMORY
-OK?"), press the [ ] or [ ] key until "REPEAT
COUNT OF THE SELECTED PROGRAM"
appears and then press the [OK] key. When the
message "SET THE NUMBER 1-7" appears, press
the [ ] or [ ] key to select the number of data clear
repetitions and then press the [OK] key.
●Power up auto clear
When this program is enabled, all data is
automatically cleared each time the power is
turned on. The program is initially disabled.
1Display "POWER UP AUTO CLEAR" as indicated
in the chart on page 28.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select ON, and press
the [OK] key.
4Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the desired
number of repetitions of power up auto clear, and
press the [OK] key.
This setting is used to enhance the security
function by repeating the data clear operation.
NOTE
It is recommended that this program is
executed before turning off the power.
NOTE
If you wish to cancel after data clearing has
begun
Press the [BACK/C] key. When the [BACK/C]
key is pressed, the key operator code entry
screen appears. Enter your key operator code
with the [ ] or [ ] keys. If data has already
been cleared when you enter the key operator
code, the data will not be restored. Data
already cleared will be lost.
CLEAR ALL MEMORY
CLEAR ALL MEMORY
-OK?
NOTE
If you wish to cancel after data clearing has
begun
Press the [BACK/C] key. When the [BACK/C]
key is pressed, the key operator code entry
screen appears. Enter your key operator code
with the [ ] or [ ] keys. If data has already
been cleared when you enter the key operator
code, the data will not be restored. Data
already cleared will be lost.
NOTE
This program is only effective when "POWER
UP AUTO CLEAR" is enabled.
POWER UP AUTO CLEAR
POWER UP AUTO CLEAR
OFF
SET THE NUMBER
1-7 1

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
●Auto clear at job end
This program is used to enhance the security
function by repeating data clearing after each job is
finished. The number of data clear repetitions can
be set from 1 to 7. The factory default setting is 1.
1Display "AUTO CLEAR AT JOB END" as
indicated in the chart on page 28.
2Press the [OK] key.
3Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the desired
number of repetitions of auto clear at job end,
and press the [OK] key.
This setting is used to enhance the security function
by repeating the data clear operation. See "About the
number of repetitions setting" below.
NOTE
About the number of repetitions setting
The time required for data clearing increases
when a higher number of repetitions is
selected. Select number of repetition settings
that are suitable for your conditions of use.
AUTO CLEAR AT JOB
END
SET THE NUMBER
1-7 1

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
■Colour adjustment
As the printer is used, ambient conditions and the
depletion of consumables (the toner cartridge and
drum cartridge) can gradually cause changes to
occur in the four colour components of colour
images, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. This
results in deviations in the colour balance.
These deviations in the colour balance occur
gradually over a long period of time. Ambient
conditions (temperature and humidity) and the
number of times the printer is used can have a
large effect on colour deviation.
When should the colour balance be adjusted?
●Colour adjustment can also be performed
whenever a noticeable change occurs in the
colour balance.
●Colour adjustment should always be performed
when one of the toner cartridges (cyan, magenta,
yellow, or black) is replaced.
●It is recommended that colour adjustment be
performed once every 500 prints.
Colour adjustment functions
The printer has the following two colour adjustment
functions, as well as a test print for colour
adjustment:
Easy calibration
This mode is used for fine adjustment of the grey
balance at the mid density level of the colours
cyan, magenta, and yellow. Use this mode to
correct minor colour deviations. (see page 18)
Colour Balance
This function is used to adjust each of the density
levels (low, mid, and high) of the four colour
components, cyan, magenta, yellow and black.
Use this mode when the colour deviation is
significant. (see page 16)
Test print
This program is used to determine whether "Colour
Balance" or "Easy Calibration" should be
performed on the machine. (see page 14)
●Colour Adjustment Flow Chart
Use the Test Print on the following page to print a test page
Do the colours on the test page match the colours on the standard
colour chart included with the printer? (see page 15)
No Yes
How much do the colours differ?
Large difference Small difference
Using Colour Balance
(see page 16)
Using Easy Calibration
(see page 18)
Print a test page (see page 14)
Colour balance is successfully adjusted

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Test Print
This program is used to determine whether "Colour
Balance" or "Easy Calibration" should be
performed on the machine. (see page 13)
Follow these steps to print a test page from the
operation panel.
1Display "TEST PRINT" as indicated in the chart
on page 29.
2Load A4 or letter-size paper in the tray and press
the [OK] key.
When the [OK] key is pressed, "PRINTING." appears
in the display. After a brief interval, a colour test page
will be printed (see below).
[Test Page (printed by printer)]
The top line of the test page shows the four colours
(C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and Bk (black))
at low density, mid density, and high density. The
bottom line shows processed grey* at low density,
mid density, and high density.
* Processed grey is the colour obtained when the
cyan, magenta, and yellow colours on the top line
are combined together.
TEST PRINT
Low Density Mid Density High Density
CMYBk CMYBk CMYBk
Low Density Mid Density High Density
Color Balance Adjustment Level
Easy Calibration Adjustment Level

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
●Checking the Colours
The standard colour chart included with the printer is used to check the colours on the printed test page.
Follow the steps below to check the colours.
Low Density Mid Density High Density
CM YBk CM YBk CM YBk
Low Density Mid Density High Density
Low Density Mid Density High Density
Place the colour chart on
the printed test page as
shown. Check the density
of the colours on the test
page and see if they are
adjusted to the same level
as the colours on the
standard colour chart.
If the result of the comparison is that:
●There is a large deviation in the colour densities, use the Colour Balance (see the
following page).
●There is a small deviation in the colour densities, use Easy Calibration (see page 18).
[Standard colour chart (included with the printer)]
[Test page (printed by the printer)]
Color Balance Adjustment Level
Easy Calibration Adjustment Level
Standard colour chart
Test page
Easy Calibration Adjustment Level

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Colour balance
Use Colour Balance when there is a large
difference between the colours in the colour chart
and the test page that was printed as explained on
page 14.
Follow the steps below to set the Colour
Balance.
1Display "COLOUR BALANCE" as indicated in the
chart on page 29.
2Press the [OK] key.
This message will
appear.
3Load A4 or letter-size paper in the tray and press
the [OK] key.
When the [OK] key is pressed, "PRINTING." appears
in the display.
After a brief interval, the test page will be printed (see
the following page).
When printing is finished, all adjustment values
return to "0".
4Place the colour chart on the test page and
compare the colour densities.
For a detailed explanation of adjusting the colour
balance, see "Adjusting the colour balance" on the
following page.
5Select the colour that you wish to adjust with the
[ ] or [ ] key.
"CYAN", "MAGENTA", "YELLOW" or "BLACK" can
be selected.
First adjust the density of cyan.
6Press the [OK] key.
The low density (L) value of the selected colour starts
blinking.
7Use the [ ] or [ ] key to select a value from -4 to
4 for the low density.
8Press the [OK] key.
The mid-density (M) value of the selected colour
starts blinking.
9Use the [ ] or [ ] key to select a value from -4 to
4 for the mid-density.
10
Press the [OK] key.
The high density (H) value of the selected colour
starts blinking.
11
Use the [ ] or [ ] key to select a value from -4 to
4 for the high density.
12
Press the [OK] key.
You will return to the display of step 5.
13
In step 5, select another colour with the [ ] or
[ ] key.
Repeat steps 5 through 12 until you have adjusted all
of the colours.
NOTE
●Keep the colour chart near the printer. Do not
discard it.
●Do not expose the Colour Chart to direct
sunlight.
COLOUR BALANCE
TEST PAGE PRINT
-OK?
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
CYAN
H: 0 M: 0 L: 0
MAGENTA
H: 0 M: 0 L: 0
YELLOW
H: 0 M: 0 L: 0
BLACK
H: 0 M: 0 L: 0
NOTE
●Print a test page as explained on page 14 and
verify that the colours match the colours in
the standard colour chart.
●The processed grey on the bottom line of the
test page provides a good indicator of the
colour balance when performing fine
adjustment of the colour densities.
SELECT LOW DENSITY
CYAN 0
SELECT MID DENSITY
CYAN 0
SELECT HI DENSITY
CYAN 0

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Adjusting the colour balance (additional information for Steps 5 through 13 on the previous page)
1Place the colour chart on the test page and
compare the colours.
For the placement of the colour chart, see page 15.
2In column 1 of the test page, locate the colour
density level that is the same as in the colour
chart. Mark that level with a pencil or pen to help
you remember it.
If none of the levels in column 1 match in the
colour chart, do the following:
●If the density level of in the colour chart is
darker than the maximum value (+4) in
column 1, mark "+4" in column 1.
●If the density level of in the colour chart is
lighter than the minimum value (-4) in column
1, mark "-4" in column 1.
3Repeat the above step for columns 2 through 12
of the test page, comparing each column with the
corresponding colour in the colour chart.
4In Steps 5 through 13 on the previous page,
enter the levels that you marked on the test page
(enter each level as a number from -4 to 4).
5If you selected "+4" or "-4" for a colour that does
not have a density level that matches the level in
the colour chart, repeat the procedure on the
previous page.
12 12
High Density
CMYBk
Low Density
CMYBk
Mid Density
CMYBk
[Test page (printed by printer)]
[Standard colour chart (included with printer)]
Column 12
Column 1
Colour density level
Color Balance Test page

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Easy calibration
Use Easy Calibration when there is only a small
difference between the colours in the colour chart
and the test page that was printed as explained on
page 14.
Follow the steps below to set the colour
balance.
1Display "EASY CALIBRATION" as indicated in
the chart on page 29.
2Press the [OK] key.
This message will
appear.
3Load A4 or letter-size paper in the tray and press
the [OK] key.
When the [OK] key is pressed, "PRINTING." appears
in the display.
After a brief interval, a test page for easy calibration
will be printed (see the following page).
4Select the colour of grey that you prefer in the
test patterns (Test pattern 2 and Test pattern 3 on
the following page).
For a detailed explanation of this procedure, see
"Easy Calibration" on the following page.
5Press the [ ] or [ ] key to enter the X-axis value
(-3 to 3) of the preferred grey colour (this is the
magenta component of the colour).
6Press the [OK] key.
7Press the [ ] or [ ] key to enter the Y-axis value
(-3 to 3) of the preferred grey colour (this is the
yellow component of the colour).
8Press the [OK] key.
Your settings will be saved and you will return to the
display of step 1. Print a test page as explained on
page 14 and verify that the colours match the colours
in the standard colour chart.
NOTE
If you cannot find an acceptable colour of grey
in the test patterns, adjust the colour balance
using the Colour Balance settings as explained
on page 16.
EASY CALIBRATION
TEST PAGE PRINT
-OK?
SELECTION X POSITION
0
SELECTION Y POSITION
0

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DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Easy Calibration (additional information for Steps 4 through 8 on the previous page)
Easy Calibration is performed by selecting the desired colour of grey (processed grey), which is a
combination of cyan, magenta, and yellow.
Test patterns 2 and 3 indicate processed grey colours with the current grey colour as the reference
point or origin ("0").
●The X axis shows the density of magenta in seven increments from -3 to +3 (-3 to 0 in test pattern 2 and 0
to +3 in test pattern 3).
●The Y axis shows the density of yellow in seven increments from -3 to +3.
●The density of cyan is constant.
1Select the processed grey colour that you prefer
from test pattern 2 or test pattern 3.
For example, if you prefer the colour indicated above
in test pattern 3, select "+1" for X and "-2" for Y.
2Enter the X and Y coordinates of the colour you
prefer in steps 5 through 8 on the previous page.
[Test Pattern 2 (printed by printer)] [Test Pattern 3 (printed by printer)]
Magenta
(-3~±0)
Magenta
(±0~+3)
Example:if this is
the desired
colour, select
"+1" for X and
"-2" for Y. Yellow
(-3~+3)
Yellow
(-3~+3)
Easy Calibration Testpage (1/2) Easy Calibration Testpage (2/2)