Sharp AR-M350 Imager User manual

LASER PRINTER
Operation Manual
(Read this document before installing the product.)
Model AR-P350/AR-P450/AR-M350/AR-M450
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
printer operation and general information".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual for printer
operation and general information" and operation manuals for
any optional equipment which has been installed.

In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier
instead of "ON" and "OFF".
The symbol " " denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by
condition at this "POWER" switch position.
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.
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.)
Note:
When this equipment is equipped with a multi-function controller board which allows the
equipment to include copier, facsimile, and network scanning capabilities, the following
text will be applied.
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.

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PRODUCT CONFIGURATION
This manual applies to the following models.
(As of April 2001)
Modelname Productconfiguration
AR-P350 35 page/minute printer
AR-P450 45 page/minute printer
AR-M350 35 page/minute printerincludinga multi-function controller board*1
AR-M450 45 page/minute printerincludinga multi-function controller board*1
Althoughperipheraldevicesarebasicallyoptional,somedevicesmaybeprovidedasstandardcomponents depending
onthe model.
*1 A multi-function controller board is required to extend the function of the product to include copier, facsimile and
networkscanningfeatures.
OPERATION MANUALS FORTHIS PRODUCT
Severaloperation manuals are providedforthis product. Read allmanuals that apply tothe configuration of themodel
youpurchased .
●Operationmanual (Read this documentbeforeinstalling the product.)
●Operationmanual(forprinteroperationandgeneralinformation)
Describes the basic printer operation, operation of optional devices and basic procedures for loading paper,
misfeedremoval, and user maintenance.
●Operationmanual(forcopier)
This manual describes all copier functions for models equipped (either as standard or with optional devices) to
includecopierfunctions.The manualisincludedwithmodelsconfigured with a multi-function controller board and
ascanner module.
●Operationmanual(fornetworkscanner)
This manual describes all network scanning functions for models equipped with an optional network scanner
expansion kit.This manual is supplied with models equipped with a multi-function controller board.
●Operationmanual(for facsimile)
This manual describes all facsimile functions for models equipped with an optional facsimile expansion kit.
The manual is included with the kit.
NOTE
The facsimile expansion kit may not be available in some regions.
Thisoperation manual isdescribed based onthe American spellingstandard.

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Insert a new toner cartridge.
Push the cartridge in until it
locks securely into place.
6
Gently remove the sealing tape from the
cartridge.
7
Return the cartridge lock lever.
8
Close the front cover.
1
Open the front cover.
2
Lower the cartridge lock lever.
3
Whiledepressingthe lockrelease button,pull out
thetonercartridge and remove it.
4
Removeanew toner cartridge from the package
and shake it horizontally five or six times.
ADDING TONER
When the toner cartridge becomes empty of toner, a message indicating the
need to replace the toner cartridge will appear on the display. Replace the
tonercartridge followingthe procedure below.
The machine as shipped does not have a cartridge installed. Follow step 4
below for installing the first cartridge.

CAUTION
●If a cartridge is to be discarded, dispose of it according to local requirements.
●Store toner cartridges out of the reach of children.
NOTE
●Do not shake the toner cartridge after the sealing tape has been removed.If the cartridge is shaken after the tape is
removed, some toner will come out of the cartridge.
●For recycling of used toner cartridges, see the information included with the cartridges.
Maintenance
When maintenance is required, a message indicating it will appear. When this message appears, contact your
authorized SHARP service center.
Required in IEC-950 (EN 60 950) - Europe
• The equipment should be installed near an accessible socket outlet for easy disconnection.
Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom
MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Themainslead ofthisequipmentisalreadyfittedwithamainsplugwhichiseitheranon-rewireable
(moulded)or a rewireabletype.Should thefuseneed to bereplaced,a BSIorASTA approved fuse
to BS1362 marked or and of the same rating as the one removed from the plug must
be used.
Alwaysrefit the fusecoverafter replacingthefuse on themouldedplug. Neverusethe plug without
the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied
eithercut-offthe moulded plug(ifthis type isfitted)or remove byundoingthe screws ifarewireable
plug is fitted and fit an appropriate type observing the wiring code below.
DANGER: The fuse should be removed from the cut-off plug and the plug destroyed immediately
and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted
elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: Earth
BLUE: Neutral
BROWN: Live
As the colours of the wires in this mains lead may not correspond with coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter E, or by the safety earth symbol Å@, or coloured green or green-
and-yellow.
Thewirewhich is colouredBLUEmust beconnectedto the terminalwhichis marked withtheletter
Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Lor coloured red.
If you have any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
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