MODEL AR-207 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL • GETTING STARTED Page 2 • MAKING COPIES 13 • SPECIAL FEATURES 32 • STATUS INDICATORS 42 • GENERAL INFORMATION 51 • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 69
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CONTENTS Page ● ● ● ● ● ● INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – Overall layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 COPIER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED 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 familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location. ● Introduction ● This copier can be used as a laser printer and as a facsimile machine by installing optional components.
MAIN FEATURES GETTING STARTED High-speed laser copying ● First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on). ● Copying speed is 20 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. High-quality digital image ● High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed. In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED STARTED GETTING GETTING STARTED Overall layout Part names and functions Document feeder cover Open to make copies from the original table. Side cover Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier. Original table All originals which cannot be copied from the RSPF must be copied here. Side cover handle Lift and pull to open the side cover. Handles Use to move the copier. Power switch Press to turn the copier power on and off.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) Part names and functions Feeding roller cover Open to remove misfed originals. Exit area Finished originals are output here. Reversing tray Pull out to remove misfed originals. Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the toner cartridge. Toner cartridge Contains toner. The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. Right side cover Open to remove misfed originals. Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Part names and functions Not used for the copier features. INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 29) Interrupts a copy run. Copy quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during the ready condition and displays the copy countdown as copies are made. Also see items and . ZOOM indicator (p.24) Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. Copy ratio display key (p.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions Not used for the copier features. Depending on the country or area, some keys will be indicated with either an English name or a symbol. 1st display Press and hold down the key. 2nd display 12,345 sheets output Note: ● Two-sided copies are counted as two copies. ● 11" x 17" size copies are counted as two copies. CLEAR key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run.
COPIER INSTALLATION GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. 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.
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING GETTING STARTED Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Cautions on handling Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Store spare toner cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use. If they are exposed to direct sunlight, poor copies may result. Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion). Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED To save space, this copier has been designed with adjustable front-loading trays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 65.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper Changing the copy paper size in the tray Left guide 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. 3 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper. 4 Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. ● When using 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" copy paper, load it into the uppermost paper tray.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper 8 To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER key. ● The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators will go out. For paper size setting, ensure that the COPY mode has been selected.
AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 54 for setting the auditing mode. ” will appear MAKING COPIES If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “ in the copy quantity display in the initial conditions. Auditing accounts 1 2 Enter your account number using the numeric keys. ● As each digit is entered, the dashes in the copy quantity display will disappear.
NORMAL COPYING MAKING COPIES This copier has two document input stations –– a reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of bound documents. The RSPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" and in the weight range of 15 to 24 lbs. ● Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from the originals. ● Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the RSPF.
NORMAL COPYING ● ● ● 4 Ensure that the one-sided to one-sided copying mode is selected in the ORIGINAL TO COPY section of the operation panel. 5 When no indicator in the ORIGINAL TO COPY section is lit, the one-sided to one-sided copying mode is selected. Adjust the copy density. ● ● This copier has three exposure modes to choose from — AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, and PHOTO. Automatic exposure is the standard initial setting for this copier.
NORMAL COPYING 6 MAKING COPIES 7 Set the number of copies using the numeric keys. ● A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” is displayed. ● Press the CLEAR ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. Press the START key. Normal copying ● The number in the copy quantity display will decrease by 1 each time a copy is made. ● Press the CLEAR ( ) key to stop copying in the middle of a run.
NORMAL COPYING 3 Set the number of copies and press the START key. ● ) To stop a copy run during duplex copying, press the CLEAR ( key. Normal copying Two-sided copies from two-sided originals 1 Ensure that no original is left on the original table. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size original or copy paper cannot be used.
NORMAL COPYING One-sided copies from two-sided originals MAKING COPIES 1 Ensure that no original is left on the original table. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. Normal copying ● 2 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size original cannot be used. Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select ● . When this mode is selected, the RSPF indicator will light up even if no original has been set in the document feeder tray.
COPYING FROM THE ORIGINAL TABLE Use the original table for copying bound documents and other originals that cannot be set in the RSPF. Using the original table Turn the power switch on. ● ● Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original size scale. ● ● 3 4 It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you can make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up.
COPYING FROM THE ORIGINAL TABLE 5 MAKING COPIES Copying from the original table 6 7 20 Adjust the copy density. ● This copier has three exposure modes to choose from — AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, and PHOTO. ● Automatic exposure is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the characteristics of the original are “read” by the exposure system and adjustments are automatically made. This optimizes the contrast of the copied images by reducing the effect of colored or shaded background areas.
COPYING FROM THE ORIGINAL TABLE Place the first original face down on the original table and close the document feeder cover. 2 Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select 3 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. 4 . ● Paper sizes that can be used in the duplex mode are 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17". ● 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size paper cannot be used in the duplex mode. ● The bypass tray cannot be used in the duplex mode.
COPYING FROM THE ORIGINAL TABLE 5 Place the second original face down on the original table and press the START key again to copy onto the other side. ● ● To stop a copy run during duplex copying, press the CLEAR ( ) key. If an uneven number of originals is set, press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key at the end of the copy run to output the last copy. ● ● MAKING COPIES To cancel the duplex mode, press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key repeatedly until the indicators in the ORIGINAL TO COPY section all go out.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. 2 Use the TRAY SELECT key to select the paper tray with the desired paper size.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual MAKING COPIES 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. 2 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. A. B. C. To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the or key repeatedly until the indicator for the desired copy ratio is lit. Preset reduction ratios are: 95%, 77%, 64%, and 50% . Preset enlargement ratios are: 121%, 129%, 141%, and 200%.
BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.
BYPASS FEED (special paper) MAKING COPIES Bypass feed (special paper) 26 4 Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray. 5 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. 6 Press the START key.
SORT/GROUP MAKING COPIES This copier has two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by originals. The sort/group feature cannot be used with the dual page copy feature. To change the SORT/GROUP mode, press the SORT/GROUP key to select the desired mode. ● The capacity of the paper output tray is 250 sheets (150 sheets if an optional job separator tray kit (AR-TR2) is installed).
SORT/GROUP Copying in the sort mode MAKING COPIES When copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copier memory each time an original is scanned and copying will start after all originals have been scanned. 1 Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. 2 Press the SORT/GROUP key to select the SORT mode. 3 Ensure that the desired copy paper size is selected. 4 Set the number of copies and press the START key.
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. ● SORT or GROUP cannot be selected during interrupt copying. ● INTERRUPT will not function during two-sided copying. ● Two-sided copying cannot be performed during INTERRUPT copying. MAKING COPIES 1 Press the INTERRUPT key. ● ● 2 When the copier stops, remove the original(s) and set the original(s) for interrupt copying. 3 4 Select the desired available copier functions. 5 Press the START key.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the RSPF respectively. To set the level for the RSPF, place an original in the document feeder tray and make sure that the RSPF indicator lights up before proceeding to step 1. To set the level for the original table, ensure that the RSPF indicator does not light up.
TONER SAVE MODE This mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10% in the automatic and manual exposure modes. Copies will be lighter but still adequate for general use. Selection of this mode does not affect the PHOTO mode. Follow the procedure below for setting the toning level. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key for approximately 5 seconds. Toner save mode Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select the MANUAL mode.
XY ZOOM Original Copy The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. (Enlargement cannot be set.) SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. 2 Press the XY-ZOOM key.
XY ZOOM 5 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. 6 Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the copy quantity display. ● To verify the copy ratios, press and hold down the copy ratio display ( ) key. The vertical and horizontal ratios will be alternately displayed.
B/W REVERSE Original Copy The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. SPECIAL FEATURES When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is canceled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be canceled. 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. 2 Press the B/W REVERSE key. 3 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected.
DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature and sort/group feature. If the AUTO IMAGE feature has been selected, this feature cannot be selected. To use the DUAL PAGE COPY feature with the XY ZOOM feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature.
ROTATION COPYING Original Paper Copy Example: Copying from an 11" x 17" original onto 8-1/2" x 11" paper SPECIAL FEATURES Rotation copying 36 If user program No. 7 is set, the image of the original will rotate when the orientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper. Rotation copying will function only if the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode or AUTO IMAGE mode has been selected. Even if user program No. 7 is not set, rotation copying will function when the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 function is selected.
2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 2 in 1 copying Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to copy 2 or 4 originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. ● These features cannot be used with the dual page copying, XY zoom, erase, or margin shift features. ● Copies can be made with or without the border lines shown in the illustration. See user program No. 6 on page 51. ● The order of originals which will be arranged on the copies can be selected by user programs.
2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 SPECIAL FEATURES 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 38 4 Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key. 5 6 Press the START key. 7 Set the number of copies. 8 Press the START key. ● ● The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layout pattern numbers, see the previous page. The entered number will light up steadily. Press the 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key to complete the selection. ● ● The copy ratio will be calculated automatically.
ERASE This copier has an edge erase mode and a center erase mode. Edge erase A A Center erase AB AB ● Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. ● Center erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents. ● Edge + center erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies and to eliminate the shadow at the center of copies.
ERASE SPECIAL FEATURES Erase 40 4 Set the number of copies. 5 Press the START key.
MARGIN SHIFT Original A Copy A The MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to increase the margin by approximately 1/4". ● The location of the margin to be increased can be selected to be either at the left edge or the top of the page. To select the location, see step 2 below. ● This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. Expanded margin A Left margin is expanded here.
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator lights up, replacement of the toner cartridge will be needed soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator blinks, the toner cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed. Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below.
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 5 Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place while pushing the lock release lever. If dirt or dust is adhered to the toner cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. 6 Pull out the shutter and remove it from the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration. 7 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands and then close the side cover by pressing the indicator will go out. handle on the cover.
i MISFEED REMOVAL The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location. If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. For misfeeds in optional equipment, see their respective sections of the operation manual. First confirm the misfeed location. ( P.44) ( P.45, 48) ( P.49) ( P.
MISFEED REMOVAL Location C 3 Roller If the misfed original cannot be removed in steps 1 and 2, remove the misfed original from the exit area. Open the document feeder cover and rotate the roller in the direction indicated by the arrow if needed. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed from the exit area, open the front part of the document feeder tray to remove the original. Pull out the reversing tray to remove the misfed original.
MISFEED REMOVAL 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “B. Misfeed in the fusing area”. If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area”. A. Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.
MISFEED REMOVAL Roller rotating knob 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. 3 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. Fusing unit release lever The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. ● ● 4 Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the upper paper tray Before opening the upper paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perform steps 1 to 3 described in the “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area” section. 1 2 Gently lift and pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the lower paper tray 1 Grasp the handle of the lower side cover and gently open the cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. 3 If the misfed paper is not seen in step 2, gently lift and pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper. ● Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. Close the paper tray. 5 Close the lower side cover. The misfeed ( Misfeed removal 4 ● STATUS INDICATORS ● Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.
DEVELOPER REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service center as soon as possible. STATUS INDICATORS MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service center as soon as possible.
USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program Program name No. 1 Auto clear time Description Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings when the auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made. Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters the preheat mode after any operation is made. See page 58.
USER PROGRAMS Setting the user programs 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 , , , seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. 2 Enter a program number using the numeric keys.
USER PROGRAMS 4 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. ● The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to 60 min., press key 2. Program name Auto clear time Parameters 0 OFF 1 30 sec. *2 60 sec. 3 90 sec. 4 120 sec. 10 sec. 5 Preheat mode 0 OFF 1 30 sec. 2 60 sec. * 3 90 sec. 4 120 sec. Auto power shut-off timer *1 30 min. 2 60 min.
USER PROGRAMS Settings for auditing accounts Setting of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For settings of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs” on page 52 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds. 2. Enter a program number (10 to 15) using the numeric keys. 3. Press the START key.) Then follow the appropriate instructions for the program. Program No.
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “12E” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. The copier will return to step 2 on page 52. 1. Use the copy ratio display ( number to be changed. ● 2. Use the ) key to select the account key to advance through the account numbers. Press the START key.
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “14E” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. The copier will return to step 2 on page 52. 1. Use the copy ratio display ( number. ● 2.
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “15E” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. The copier will return to step 2 on page 52. 1. To reset an individual account, press the 0 key. To reset all accounts, press key 1. 2. Press the START key. 3.
POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reducing the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. ● User programs The preheat activation time and the auto power shut-off time have been preset at the factory to 90 sec. for preheat mode and 30 min. for auto power shut-off mode.
POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode. For these settings, see page 52. ● The copier will enter the preheat mode first and then the auto power shutoff mode after a preset time has elapsed when no copier operation has been made.
USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and document feeder cover Stains or dirt on the original table or document feeder cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and document feeder cover with a soft, clean cloth. ● If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents. ● Wipe the scanning window on the original table.
USER MAINTENANCE Transfer charger cleaning If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. Charger cleaner 1 2 Turn the power switch off. 3 Gently lift and pull out the upper paper tray and take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. 4 Set the charger cleaner onto the transfer charger and gently slide the cleaner in the direction indicated by the arrow two or three times. Open the bypass tray.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution ● Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. See page 8. ● Power switch ON? Turn the power switch ON. See page 14. Copies are too dark or too light. ● Copy density properly adjusted? See pages 15 and 30. Blank copies ● Is the original placed face up in the RSPF or face down on the original table? Place the original face up in the RSPF or face down on the original table. ● Paper too heavy? Use copy paper within the specified range.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution ● Original table or document feeder cover dirty? Clean regularly. See page 60. ● Original smudged or blotchy? Use a clean original. ● Is the indicator on? Developer is reguired. Contact your SHARP service center as soon as possible. See page 50. ● Is the indicator on? Maintenance is required. Contact your SHARP service center as soon as possible. See page 50. ● Is the COPY indicator off? Use the COPY/FAX key to select the COPY mode. See Note below.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution ● Is the output tray full ( ) indicator on and any misfeed location ( ) indicator blinking while the misfeed ( ) indicator is not blinking? Remove the paper on or under the job separator tray so that it can move to the proper position, and then open and close the side cover. ● Is two-sided printing being performed? Wait until the printing job will finish. ● Is blinking in the copy quantity display? The toner cartridge is not installed. Install the toner cartridge.
SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity (21 lb. bond paper) Paper trays 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"* to 11" x 17" 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. 250 sheets Bypass tray Ordinary paper: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Envelopes: Commercial 10 (4-1/8" x 9-1/2") International DL (110 x 220 mm) International C5 (162 x 229 mm) 15 lbs. to 34 lbs.
SUPPLIES Genuine supplies statement Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy paper and toner cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package. GENUINE SUPPLIES Proper storage 1. 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Type Digital laser copier, desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes Max. 11" x 17" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges) Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (along other edges in total) Copying speed ( one-sided copying at 100% copy ratio) 20 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 11") 15 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 11"R) 12 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 14") 10 copies/min.
SPECIFICATIONS Weight Approx. 94.9 lbs.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS ● ● Page SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/ 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX2)* Printer expansion kit (AR-PB8)* PS2 expansion kit (AR-PS1)* LCD panel kit (AR-PA1)* Job separator tray kit (AR-TR2)* Print server card (AR-NC3D)* * These options are not used for the copier operation.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5) 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) These paper feed units as options provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. The AR-DE5 contains one 250-sheet paper tray and the AR-DE6 contains two 250-sheet paper trays.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator and the red indicator which indicates the paper feed unit will blink. 1 Open the side cover of the paper feed unit and remove the misfed paper. ● OPTIONAL 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE5) 2x250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE6) EQUIPMENT 72 Be sure to perform this step before pulling out the paper trays.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) Specifications AR-DE5 Copy paper size 8-1/2" x 11" to 11" x 17" Paper weight 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. Paper capacity One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 21 lb. bond paper Weight Approx. 10.4 lbs. (4.7 kg) Dimensions 23-15/64" (W) x 18-35/64" (D) x 3-15/32" (H) (590 mm (W) x 471 mm (D) x 88 mm (H)) Power supply Drawn from the copier AR-DE6 8-1/2" x 11" to 11" x 17" Paper weight 15 lbs. to 21 lbs.
INDEX 2 250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 2 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 2x250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 I Image rotation in duplex copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4 4 in 1 . . . . . . . .
INDEX R Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement – toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotation copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special paper . . . . .
Date Issued: Nov. 1, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-00991 Section 1. Product Identification Product: AR-201NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3. Ingredients Ingredients Styrene-Acrylate copolymer Carbon black Iron oxide Metal Complex dye Section 4.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
Date Issued: Nov. 1, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-30991 Section 1. Product Identification Product AR-201ND/DV/SD (Black Developer) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3. Ingredients Ingredients Iron powder Styrene-Acrylate copolymer Carbon black Section 4.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
MEMO 80
For users in the USA WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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