MODEL AR-287 AR-337 AR-407 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL AR-287/AR-337 AR-407 • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES • COPIER TROUBLE? • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Page 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1
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CONTENTS ● Page INTRODUCTION .................... 2 USING THIS MANUAL ................ 2 Page CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ● ● ● ● ● ● SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......... 7-2 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) ............... 7-3 FINISHER (AR-FN2) ............... 7-19 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) ... 7-30 STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE1N) ...................... 7-34 DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT (AR-TR1) ..
INTRODUCTION The AR-287, AR-337 and AR-407 copiers are digital image processing copiers which provide high productivity and convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions. Amongst their many useful features and functions are the document feeder, various special functions such as dual page copying, margin shift, erase, XY zoom, and black and white reverse functions, photo copying, and an internal auditor.
1 CHAPTER CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. ● ● ● ● ● Page INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..................... 1-2 CAUTIONS ...................................... 1-3 POWER ON AND OFF .............................. 1-5 Power save modes ................................. 1-5 INFORMATION FUNCTION .......................... 1-7 USING THE TOUCH PANEL .......................... 1-8 How to use the touch panel ...........................
1 CHAPTER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS To ensure safety and proper machine performance, please note the following before initial installation and whenever the machine is to be relocated. GETTING STARTED Installation requirements 1. The copier 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. 3.
2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. GETTING STARTED Cautions Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. 1 1. CHAPTER CAUTIONS Fusing unit 3. Since a hard disk drive is built into the copier, be sure to turn the power switch to the “OFF” position when moving the copier. Take care not to subject the copier to any vibration or shock. 4. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. 5.
CAUTIONS 1 CHAPTER Cautions on laser GETTING STARTED Cautions +10 nm -15 nm Wave length 785 nm Pulse times (2.274 µs ±2.3 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.24 mW - 0.60 mW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below. ● Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.
Power on Power save modes The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption and thereby reduce the cost of operation and to conserve natural resources to help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. ★ KEY OPERATOR The preheat activation time and the auto power shut-off time have been preset at the factory to 15 min. for preheat mode and 60 min. for auto power shut-off mode.
POWER ON AND OFF 1 CHAPTER GETTING STARTED Power on and off Auto power shut-off mode If the auto power shut-off mode is enabled, the copier will automatically turn off the power once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or the power is first turned on. The power switch will automatically be turned to the “OFF” position. To turn the power back on, simply turn the power switch to the “ON” position.
CHAPTER INFORMATION FUNCTION 1 The information function provides a quick reference guide to the use of the various features and functions of this copier. The information mode can be entered when the copier is in the standby mode. 2 Select the “COPIER” key to display the first screen of the copier feature items. ● ) key in the standby mode. The screen for the information categories will appear. 1 4 INFORMATION SELECT INFORMATION.
1 CHAPTER USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel GETTING STARTED Using the touch panel You can set or cancel a function displayed on the touch panel by pressing (touching) a key with a finger. The touch key operation can be confirmed with a beep tone (and highlighted display). READY TO COPY. 1.8/12 11 2.11 17 AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 100% COPY RATIO ★ KEY OPERATOR For the beep tone to be heard, the beep tone must be enabled by a key operator program.
USING THE TOUCH PANEL Function setting icons READY TO COPY. OK ERASE CANCEL OK 1/2 (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE *1 Margin shift (p.3-4) *1 Erase (p.3-6) Dual page copying (p.3-8) *1 Repeat copy (p.3-24) B/W reverse (p.3-27) Binding change (p.3-29) *1 Multi shot (p.3-10) Date (p.3-32) *1 Covers (p.3-13) Select stamp (p.3-35) *1 Transparency film with insert sheets (p.3-15) Watermark (p.3-38) Pamphlet copy (p.3-17) Page number (p.3-41) Job build (p.
2 CHAPTER CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction/enlargement, and exposure adjustments. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Page AUDITING ACCOUNTS ............................. 2-2 USING THE RSPF ................................. 2-3 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS .............. 2-8 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM ................. 2-11 SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) .................... 2-14 Two sided copying with bypass tray ....................
AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 9 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE for setting the auditing mode. CHAPTER The initial status of the message display will be: 2 MAKING COPIES Auditing accounts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM 0 INTERRUPT ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. ----● Enter your account number using the 10-key pad.
USING THE RADF ● ● ● ● 2 ● Stream feeding mode If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using a key operator program, the message “NEWLY PLACED ORIGINALS WILL BE FED AND COPIED AUTOMATICALLY.” will appear and the original feed indicator will continue to blink for approximately 5 seconds after feeding of all originals is completed. While this message is displayed, any new originals placed in the document feeder tray will be fed and copied automatically.
USING THE RADF 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals 2 CHAPTER 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● ● MAKING COPIES Using the RADF ● The original size will be indicated on the touch panel, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected. Be sure to remove any original from the document glass before setting the originals in the document feeder tray.
USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 Press the 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 2 1 CHAPTER Maximum height line Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. MAKING COPIES Using the RADF AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OK 2-SIDED COPY AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT AUTO EXPOSURE 100% COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.
USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 2-sided originals CHAPTER Maximum height line 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 Press the 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 2 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. MAKING COPIES Using the RADF AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OK 2-SIDED COPY AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT AUTO EXPOSURE 100% COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.
USING THE RADF 1-sided copies from 2-sided originals 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 Press the 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 2 1 CHAPTER Maximum height line Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. MAKING COPIES Using the RADF AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OK 2-SIDED COPY AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT AUTO EXPOSURE 100% COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS 2 CHAPTER MAKING COPIES Copying from the document glass Use the document glass for copying single originals, bound documents, and other originals that cannot be set in the RADF. ● Only 1-sided to 1-sided and 1-sided to 2-sided copying can be selected when copying from the document glass. ● Duplex copying will not work when a non-standard sized paper or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper is used.
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS INTERRUPT CA Press the START key. ● START ● ● 3 6 PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT Remove the first original with the next original after the START key indicator lights up, and then press the START key. Repeat this step until all the originals have been scanned. Then, press the “READ-END” key on the touch panel. ● Copying will start after the “READ-END” key is pressed.
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS READY TO COPY. 4 Press the key on the touch panel. 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Use the 10-key pad to enter the desired number of copies. 2 CHAPTER OK 2-SIDED COPY MAKING COPIES Copying from the document glass AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT AUTO EXPOSURE 100% COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. OK 2-SIDED COPY AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT AUTO EXPOSURE 2 1 3 INT 100% COPY RATIO CLEAR ALL CA 4 5 6 ● ● The number will be shown in the copy quantity display.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 2 CHAPTER Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the “AUTO IMAGE” key or manually with the reduction, enlargement or “ZOOM” keys on the touch panel. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% (for the AR-407) or from 25% to 800% (for the AR-287 and AR-337) in 1% increments. ★ KEY OPERATOR A total of four extra preset copy ratios, two each for reduction and enlargement, can be added.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual selection Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 2 Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. 3 Use the MENU 1 2 key to select menu 1 or menu 2 for copy ratio selection. Menu 1 A. Preset reduction copy ratios are: 77% and 64%. B. Preset enlargement copy ratios are: 121% and 129%. Menu 2 A. Preset reduction copy ratios are: 95%, 50%, and 25%. B.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 129 14 11 OK % 100% 1.8/12 11 2.11 17 AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT If the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode is on, the appropriate copy paper size will have been automatically selected based on the original size and selected copy ratio. ● If a tray of the required size is not installed, use the bypass tray and press the “PAPER SELECT” key to select the bypass tray. 129% COPY RATIO INTERRUPT 7 Enter the desired number of copies.
SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) 2 CHAPTER The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, tracing paper, and other special purpose papers. Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. ● Automatic duplex copying will not work when a non-standard sized paper is used. If a duplex copying mode is selected and a nonstandard sized paper is used from the bypass tray, the corresponding one-sided mode will be selected automatically when the START key is pressed.
SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) CHAPTER Two-sided copying with bypass tray Place the first original face down on the document glass and make a copy. ● The first side of the copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. 12 21 2 43 12 3 Replace the first original with the second original and close the document cover. ● Make sure the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the document glass. ● The first and second originals can be set in the document feeder tray.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS This copier has four exposure modes to choose from: AUTOMATIC, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO and PHOTO. CHAPTER Automatic This is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the characteristics of an original being copied are “read” by the exposure system, and exposure adjustments are made automatically. This optimizes the contrast of the copied images by reducing the effect of colored or shaded background areas.
SORT/GROUP When the SORT ( ) icon is indicated on the touch panel, copies will be collated by sets and then delivered to the exit tray. When the SORT ( ) icon is not indicated, copies will be grouped by originals. ● 2 CHAPTER ● When the RADF is used for copying, copies will be collated in the default setting. To copy in the GROUP mode, press the OUTPUT key and then select the GROUP mode on the touch panel. When the GROUP mode is selected, the GROUP ( ) icon is indicated on the touch panel.
JOB MEMORY 2 CHAPTER Frequently used job programs can be stored in one of nine storage registers. This is convenient for quick job recall without losing time manually reprogramming each aspect of the job. ● All functions that can be set in the copy mode except the copy quantity setting can be stored in the job memory. ● If any function which has been stored in a job program is modified by a key operator program, the key operator settings will supercede the previous setting.
JOB MEMORY Deleting a stored job program PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. 2 Select the storage register number of the program to be deleted. ● STORE/DELETE JOB PROGRAMS 3 PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. A JOB PROGRAM HAS BEEN ALREADY STORED. STORE ANOTHER PROGRAM? CANCEL DELETE STORE RECALL Press the “DELETE” key. ● The program will be deleted from memory. ● To cancel deletion, press the “CANCEL” key. STORE/DELETE EXIT JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER.
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN 2 CHAPTER INTERRUPT can be used to temporarily stop a long copy run so that another job can be run. ● INTERRUPT will not function during duplex copying. ● Duplex copying, tandem copying and the JOB BUILD function can not be selected during interrupt copying. ● When an optional dual tray output unit (AR-TR1) is installed, interrupt copies are output to the second tray of the unit.
CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Page XY ZOOM ....................................... 3-2 MARGIN SHIFT ................................... 3-4 ERASE ......................................... 3-6 DUAL PAGE COPYING ............................. 3-8 MULTI SHOT .................................... 3-10 COVERS ....................................... 3-13 TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS .......... 3-15 PAMPHLET COPY ................................ 3-17 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS ..........
XY ZOOM Original The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. If this feature is selected, the copy ratios can be set from 25% to 400%. (for the AR-407) or from 25% to 800% (for the AR-287 and AR-337). The illustrations below describe the case of the AR-407. Copy 3 CHAPTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS XY zoom 1 2 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 2 Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel.
XY ZOOM TO COPY. X Y % 5 Press the 6 Use the reduction, enlargement, and ZOOM ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction. ● Y key. The copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction will be highlighted. 50 % 100 % ZOOM % READY TO COPY. 50 % 100 % ZOOM 64% OK 141% 7 8 1 2 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 2 1 3 INT 5 CLEAR ALL 6 START 7 8 Press the “PAPER SELECT” key and select the paper tray with the desired paper size. ● 9 10 Press the START key.
MARGIN SHIFT Original Copy Expanded margin (Initial setting: copy image shifted to the right) The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text or image to the right both on one-sided copies and on the front side of twosided copies. The text or image is shifted to the left on the reverse side of two-sided copies. Shift direction can be changed to left, up or down in the manner described below in step 4.
MARGIN SHIFT READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE MULTI SHOT COVERS DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP 1 2 ● READY TO COPY. OK RIGHT LEFT SIDE 1 DOWN UP 1/2 OK SIDE 2 (0~1) inch 1/2 (0~1) inch LEFT SIDE 1 DOWN UP 1/2 RIGHT LEFT DOWN UP (0~1) inch SIDE 1 4 Select the shift direction. 5 Select the desired shift amounts using the keys. 6 7 Press the upper “OK” key on the touch panel.
ERASE Edge erase A This copier has an edge erase mode and a center erase mode. ● 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 READY TO COPY. OK CANCEL ERASE 4 Select the desired erase mode. 5 Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or center erase if needed. ● OK 1 EDGE ERASE Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTER ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTER ERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be highlighted. (0~1) inch OK OK The amount can be adjusted between 0" and 1" in 1/8" increments.
DUAL PAGE COPYING The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces separate copies of two documents placed side by side on the document glass. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature can be used in the one-sided to two-sided copying mode. CHAPTER 3 1 Place the originals on the document glass with the center of the two pages aligned with the paper size index 81/2. Close the document feeder cover.
DUAL PAGE COPYING 11 17 5 Ensure that the desired tray is selected. 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the START key. 8 Replace the finished original with the next original after the START key indicator lights up, and then press the START key. Repeat this step until all originals have been scanned. Then, press the “READ-END” key on the touch panel. 3 ORIGINAL CHAPTER EADY TO COPY.
MULTI SHOT The MULTI SHOT function is used to copy several originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. ● When the MULTI SHOT is selected, the copy ratio is limited between 25% and 400%. CHAPTER 3 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. ● SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Multi shot READY TO COPY. When using the document glass, place the originals one at a time in the reverse order, starting with the last original first.
MULTI SHOT 5 READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE MULTI SHOT COVERS DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT ● The function setting screen for MULTI SHOT will appear. READY TO COPY. OK CANCEL OK LAYOUT BORDER LINE MULTI SHOT 100% COPY RATIO 2inl 4inl 8inl 16inl 3 CHAPTER AUTO EXPOSURE Press the “MULTI SHOT” key on the touch panel.
MULTI SHOT OK CANCEL OK BORDER LINE LAYOUT SHOT nl 4inl nl 16inl 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INTERRUPT 3 CHAPTER 1 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Multi shot AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT 10 Enter the desired number of copies. 11 Press the START key. CLEAR PROGRAM 0 9 Press the upper “OK” key. C P CLEAR ALL CA ● If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. START CLEAR C PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START].
COVERS The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents. ● ● ● ● Front cover sheets can be copied on, but only on the front side even in the 1-sided to 2-sided and 2-sided to 2-sided copy modes. The back side of the original designated as the cover will not be copied. Back cover sheets cannot be copied on, either on the front side or on the back side.
COVERS O CANCEL O PRINT ON FRONT COVERS FRONT 5 Select cover placement. 6 Indicate whether the front cover sheets are copied on or not. ● Select “FRONT”, “BACK” or “FRONT+BACK” on the touch panel. YES BACK NO FRONT+BACK CHAPTER OK 3 CANCEL OK PRINT ON FRONT COVER? SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Covers NT YES K ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. If “YES” is selected, the first page of the document will be copied onto the front cover sheet.
TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS When copying onto transparency film, insert sheets can be placed following each transparent sheet. The insert sheets can be processed blank or can be copied with the same image as the transparent sheets. 4 4 3 2 4 1 3 3 ● This mode can be selected only in the 1-sided to 1-sided and 2-sided to 1-sided modes. ● A multiple number of copies cannot be selected in this mode. ● Transparency film must be fed from the bypass tray.
TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS OK OK CANCEL OK PRINT ON THE INSERT SHEETS? OK THE INSERT YES 4 Indicate whether the insert sheets are copied on or not. 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Load transparency film into the bypass tray. 7 Ensure that the desired tray is selected for insert sheets. 8 Make all other selections and press the START key. ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel.
PAMPHLET COPY The PAMPHLET COPY function is used to arrange copies in proper order for eventual center-stapling and folding into a booklet. If the copy ratio is 100% and the auto paper select mode is on, the copy paper selected will be twice the size of the originals and will be copied on both sides. Four pages will be copied onto one sheet. Originals (1-sided) Originals (2-sided) ● Center stapling cannot be performed by this copier.
PAMPHLET COPY READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE MULTI SHOT COVERS DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP AUTO 8/ 11 PAPER SELECT ● ● 100% COPY RATIO The setting screen for PAMPHLET COPY will appear. Depending on installation of an optional component, the “PAMPHLET COPY” function may be included in the “IMAGE EDIT” menu. In this case, press the “IMAGE EDIT” key and then press the “PAMPHLET COPY” key. READY TO COPY.
PAMPHLET COPY O URE 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT Enter the desired number of copies. 9 Press the START key. CLEAR PROGRAM 0 8 C P CLEAR ALL CA ● If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. START CLEAR C PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END].
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The image editing functions include the following functions. ● Job build: Makes copies from a large volume of originals (up to 120 pages) using the document feeder. ● Centering: Shifts the image to the center of copy paper when the original and the copy paper are of different sizes. ● Repeat copy: Produces repeated copies on a single sheet of copy paper. ● B/W reverse: Reverses the black and white areas.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO CO ERASE MULTI SHOT COVERS DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT ● The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. READY TO COPY. 100% COPY RATIO SPECIAL MODES OK IMAGE EDIT OK JOB BUILD B/W REVERSE CENTERING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions MARGIN SHIFT 4 The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 3 OK SPECIAL MODES Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key. ● CHAPTER READY TO COPY.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL CA 8 Press the START key. 9 After the first section of original pages has been fed and the START lights up, remove the scanned originals from the exit area, set the next section of original pages into the document feeder tray and press the START key. Repeat this sequence until all sections have been fed. Then press the “READ-END” key on the touch panel. ● Scanning of the first section will start. START CLEAR C 3 CHAPTER PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO COPY. 1.8/12 11 2.11 17 AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT OK SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE MULTI SHOT COVERS DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP D CENTERING BINDING CHANGE REPEAT C G 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROGRAM 0 7 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. OK OK ● The “CENTERING” key will be highlighted. Press the upper “OK” key.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS INTERRUPT 8 CLEAR ALL CA Press the START key. ● ● START If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start. If the document glass is used in the SORT mode, proceed to the next step. CLEAR C 3 CHAPTER 9 PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END].
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 8/2 11R 1.8/12 11 2.11 17 AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT AUTO POSURE Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. ERASE MULTI SHOT COVERS DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP 5 Press the “REPEAT COPY” key on the touch panel. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. 100% COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES OK IMAGE EDIT OK ● The setting screen for REPEAT COPY will appear. READY TO COPY.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS CANCEL OK BORDER LINE 4 7 Select a type of border line. 8 Press the upper “OK” key. 9 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. ● Select the solid line, broken line or no border line. 16 3 CHAPTER OK CANCEL SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 4 OK BORDER LINE 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR ● If the required area of the originals is not included on the copies, select a proper reduction ratio.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS B/W REVERSE The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. ● When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the TEXT mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is canceled, the TEXT mode will not automatically be canceled.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the START key. OK OK CENTERING REPEAT COPY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INTERRUPT 3 CHAPTER 1 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM 0 INTERRUPT CLEAR C P CLEAR ALL CA ● If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start. ● If the document glass is used in the SORT mode, proceed to the next step.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS BINDING CHANGE This function rotates the image of originals of the second side in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode. This function is useful for copying 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" originals in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode to allow left side binding. Original Setting of originals Copies Portrait orientation setting Normal 1-sided to 2-sided copying A G The binding edge is at the left side.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 3 CHAPTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key and select the 1-sided to 2sided copy mode. 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. 4 Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. 5 Press the “BINDING CHANGE” key on the touch panel. AUTO READY TO CO READY TO COPY.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the START key. OK OK CENTERING REPEAT COPY 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR CLEAR PROGRAM 0 INTERRUPT INTERRUPT C P CLEAR ALL CA START ● If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. CLEAR C PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START].
TEXT STAMP The text stamp functions include the following functions. ● Date: Adds the current date to the copies. ● Select stamp: Adds a selected stamp to the copies. The stamp will be printed in white on a shaded background. ● Watermark: Adds a selected watermark to the copies. The watermark will be printed in gray tone. ● Page number: Adds page numbers to the copies.
TEXT STAMP 3 Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel. ● READY TO COPY. READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE MULTI SHOT COVERS DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP DATE 4 Press the “DATE” key on the touch panel. ● DATE March 23, 2000 23 March, 2000 03/23/00 23/03/00 CANCEL OK 1ST PAGE ONLY 1ST ONL ALL CANCEL OK 1ST PAGE ONLY ALL PAGES 5 Select the desired date format on the touch panel. 6 Select the pages to be stamped.
TEXT STAMP SELECT STAMP PAGE NUMBER DATE WATERMARK 8 Select the print direction. 9 Press the upper “OK” key. ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. PRINT DIRECTION 3 CHAPTER OK STAMP OK SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Text stamp SELECT STAMP PAGE NUMBER DATE WATERMARK PRINT DIRECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR 10 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 11 Press the START key.
TEXT STAMP SELECT STAMP The SELECT STAMP function adds a selected stamp such as “Confidential” and “Urgent” to the copies. The stamp will be printed in white on a shaded background. The stamps which can be selected are: “Confidential”, “Urgent”, “Copy”, “Preliminary”, “Draft”, and “Final”. ● The darkness of the shaded background can be adjusted in three levels. ● The print position can be selected from six positions.
TEXT STAMP SELECT STAMP CANCEL Confidential Copy Draft Urgent Preliminary Final 1 O 5 Select the desired stamp to be printed. 6 Select the pages to be stamped. 7 To adjust the exposure and print position, press the “OPTION” key. Otherwise, proceed to step 10. ● The selected stamp will be highlighted.
TEXT STAMP OK 10 Press the lower “OK” key. 11 Select the print direction. 12 Press the upper “OK” key. 13 14 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. CANCEL OK POSITION ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the portrait orientation ( ) must be selected.
TEXT STAMP WATERMARK The WATERMARK function adds a selected watermark such as “Confidential” and “Urgent” to the copies. The watermark will be printed in gray tone at the center of copies. Draft Draft The watermarks which can be selected are: “Confidential”, “Urgent”, “Copy”, “Preliminary”, “Draft”, and “Final”. ● The darkness of the watermark can be adjusted in two levels. 3 CHAPTER ● SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Text stamp READY TO CO READY TO COPY.
TEXT STAMP PECIAL MODES OK EXT STAMP OK 4 Press the “WATERMARK” key on the touch panel. ● READY TO COPY. SELECT STAMP PAGE NUMBER DATE WATERMARK The setting screen for WATERMARK will appear. OK WATERMARK CANCEL WATERMARK CANCEL ALL PAGES OPTION 1 O A 5 Select the desired watermark to be printed. 6 Select the pages to be printed with the watermark. 7 To adjust the exposure, press the “OPTION” key. Otherwise, proceed to step 9. ● The selected watermark will be highlighted.
TEXT STAMP 9 Press the lower “OK” key. 10 Select the print direction. 11 Press the upper “OK” key. 12 13 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. OK CANCEL OK CHAPTER SELECT STAMP PAGE NUMBER DATE 3 WATERMARK ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the portrait orientation ( ) must be selected.
TEXT STAMP PAGE NUMBER The PAGE NUMBER function adds page numbers to the copies. 1/5 1 The page number format can be selected from three types. ● The page number print position is automatically selected depending on the selected page number format. ● If reduction or enlargement is used with this function, the print position may move or the page numbers may not be printed. 3 CHAPTER -1- ● READY TO COPY.
TEXT STAMP PECIAL MODES OK EXT STAMP OK 4 Press the “PAGE NUMBER” key on the touch panel. ● READY TO COPY. SELECT STAMP PAGE NUMBER DATE WATERMARK The setting screen for PAGE NUMBER will appear. OK PAGE NUMBER 3 CHAPTER PRINT DIRECTION -1-,-2-,-3-.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. 1,2,3.... OK GE NUMBER CANCEL SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Text stamp -1-,-2-,-3-.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. 1,2,3.... OK FIRST PAGE NUMBER -1-,-2-,-3-.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. 1,2,3.... OK FIRST PAGE NUMBER 1 -1-,-2-,-3-.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. 1,2,3....
TEXT STAMP OK EXT STAMP OK 9 Press the upper “OK” key. SELECT STAMP PAGE NUMBER DATE WATERMARK 2 3 4 5 6 INT CLEAR ALL CA 7 8 AUDIT CLEAR ● If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. P PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO EXPOSURE Press the START key.
TANDEM COPY 3 CHAPTER If this copier is connected with another copier of the same model equipped with the same options through the tandem-connection cable (AR-CA1), copying with the two machines can be performed eventually making the total copy time for multiple copies one-half of the case when using a single copier. ● A dedicated tandem-connection cable AR-CA1 is required for tandem copying. ● The tandem copying can be used only in the sort mode or staple sort mode. The group mode cannot be selected.
TANDEM COPY 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier settings and enter the number of copies.
SETTING REVIEW The current settings of copier functions can be displayed on the touch panel. CHAPTER 3 1 Press the REVIEW key. ● The REVIEW screen will appear. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Setting review The settings of the duplex mode (1-sided to 1-sided, etc.), sort/ group mode, and special functions will be displayed. The exposure, paper size, and copy ratio which are displayed on the basic screen will not be displayed on the REVIEW screen.
CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner. ● ● 4 ● CHAPTER ● Page PAPER ......................................... 4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper ......................... 4-2 Loading copy paper ................................ 4-2 ADDING TONER .................................. 4-5 USED TONER DISPOSAL ........................... 4-7 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ...........................
PAPER Types and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity (20 lb. bond paper) Paper trays 1 and 2 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. 500 sheets Bypass tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" 14 lbs. to 34 lbs.* (Ordinary paper) 50 sheets For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. * For paper weighing from 28 to 34 lbs., 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size that can be fed through the bypass tray. ** Paper heavier than 34 lbs.
PAPER Loading paper in paper trays 1 and 2 2 Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. SUPPLIES Paper ● Maximum height line 3 4 CHAPTER 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. The tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper. Do not load paper above the maximum height line. Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier.
PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Adjust the paper size indicator to match the paper size to be set. ● Slide the paper size indicator to the right or left to match the paper size. CHAPTER Paper size indicator 4 SUPPLIES Paper 3 Adjust the front guide and left guide while squeezing their lock levers. ● Left guide Front guide 5 Place the paper size card in the front of the paper tray.
ADDING TONER The message “(TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. PRESS FOR GUIDANCE.)” will appear in the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. If copying is continued, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message display changes to “ADD TONER. PRESS FOR GUIDANCE.” indicating that the toner supply is empty. Toner can be added any time after the message “(TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. PRESS FOR GUIDANCE.)” appears. To add toner, stop the copier and proceed as below.
ADDING TONER Place the new toner cartridge with the tabs in the notches as shown. 5 Slide the toner cartridge along the guides over the toner hopper. 6 Hold the toner cartridge with one hand while pulling on the sealing tape to remove it. 7 Tap on the top of the toner cartridge 5 times to start the flow of toner into the toner hopper. 4 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES Adding toner Sealing tape ● 8 Slide the empty toner cartridge back along the guides and remove it.
USED TONER DISPOSAL “REPLACE USED TONER CONTAINER. PRESS FOR GUIDANCE.” will appear when the toner collecting container is full. The copier will stop and will not operate until a new container has been installed. Replace the toner collecting container as described below. When the above message is displayed, you can use the INFORMATION key for detailed information as necessary. 1 Open the toner collecting container cover. 2 Disengage and remove the container from the copier.
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES The supplies of this copier replaced by the user include copy paper, toner, toner collecting container, and staple cartridges for the optional finishers (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2). 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.
CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes how to remove misfed originals and paper and other common trouble remedies. l l l Page MISFEED REMOVAL ............................... 5-2 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ........................ 5-11 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. If paper becomes accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum or the corona wires. First confirm the misfeed locations.
MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the RADF A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. When the RADF misfeeds an original sheet, the copier will stop and the misfeed message will appear. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: (A) in the RADF feed section, (B) in the exit roller, or (C) under the transport belt. A C B (A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the right and out from the document feeder tray.
MISFEED REMOVAL A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Misfeed in the bypass tray CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 5-4 1 Gently pull the misfed paper out. 2 Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed display.
MISFEED REMOVAL A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Misfeed in paper trays 1 and 2 CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 1 Open the right side cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. 3 If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out the paper tray which was in use and remove the misfed paper. l Hold the handle and gently open the cover. l If any paper is set in the bypass tray, remove the paper and close the bypass tray before opening the right side cover.
MISFEED REMOVAL A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Misfeed in the transport area CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Transport lever CHAPTER 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. 1 Turn the transport lever to the left. 5 CAUTION The area behind the transport lever is hot. Use sufficient care in handling this lever. COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 2 Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Turn the transport lever back into place. Transport lever 3 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Close the front cover. l Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area CHAPTER 5 CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the front cover. 2 Open the exit area cover carefully.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Remove the misfed paper. If the misfed paper is in the inner part of the exit area: 1 Turn roller rotating knob B in the direction of the arrow and remove the paper. Roller rotating knob B 2 If the misfed paper is deep in the fusing unit, lift the fusing unit tab and remove any misfed paper. Fusing unit tab CAUTION The fusing unit is hot! Be sure to touch only the green tab or the green roller rotating knob.
MISFEED REMOVAL 5 Close the front cover. l Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the duplex module A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. If the misfed paper is in the duplex module or the section below the exit area: CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the exit area cover carefully. 2 Remove the misfed paper. CHAPTER 1 5 1 Open the paper guide, turn roller rotating knob D in the direction of the arrow and remove the misfed paper. Close the paper guide.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Remove the misfed paper from the section below the exit area. 3 Close the exit area cover. 4 Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed display. If the misfed paper is in the right side of the duplex module: CHAPTER 1 Open the right side cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. 3 Close the right side cover. 4 Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed display. l Hold the handle and gently open the cover.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message READY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE REQUIRED) appears in the message display, service by an authorized Sharp Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your Service Center as soon as possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below. Problem Solution l Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. l Power switch on? Turn the power switch on.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Dust, dirt, smudges appear on copies. ● Document glass, RADF transport belt dirty? Clean regularly. See page 6-6. Touch panel is too dark or too light. ● Is LCD contrast properly adjusted? Adjust the LCD contrast. See page 6-7. “C H E C K THE SUB M A C H I N E . ” message appears and the tandem copying does not start. ● Some message appears on the touch panel of the sub copier? Follow the message on the sub copier to solve the problem.
CHAPTER 6 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes general information for using this copier. ● ● ● ● Page PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................... 6-2 Exterior ......................................... 6-2 Interior .......................................... 6-3 Operation panel ................................... 6-4 Touch panel (Basic screen) ........................... 6-5 USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 6-6 TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT .............. 6-7 SPECIFICATIONS ....
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior 6 CHAPTER GENERAL INFORMATION Part names and functions Exit area cover Open to remove misfed paper. RADF exit area Finished originals are output here. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. RADF exit roller cover Open to remove misfed originals. Exit tray (optional) Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray. Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper. Operation panel All copier controls are located here for easy operation.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior Bypass tray paper guides Adjust to the width of the copy paper. Paper guide Push down to remove misfed paper. CHAPTER Bypass tray Special papers (including transparency film) and copy paper can be fed from the bypass tray. 6 Fusing unit The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area. Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. Corona unit The unit is used to charge the photoconductive drum. Toner hopper Contains toner.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel 1 2 3 INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL CA 4 5 6 7 8 9 START PRINT AUDIT CLEAR COPY PROGRAM 0 CLEAR C P The key and indicators are not used for the copier features. LCD touch panel Displays information to assist the operator. Various operation keys are included in the touch panel depending on the particular screen being displayed. 10-key pad Used to set the copy quantity. INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 2-20) Interrupts a copy run.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Touch Panel (Basic screen) READY TO COPY. ORIGINAL 8/12 11 8/12 11R 1.8/12 11 2.11 17 AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 100% COPY RATIO CUSTOM SETTINGS key Press to set key operator programs or adjust the contrast of the touch panel. COPY RATIO display Displays the copy ratios for reductions or enlargements. 2-SIDED COPY key Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to 2-sided copy mode.
USER MAINTENANCE The document glass and the document cover (RADF transport belt) must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass and the document cover (RADF transport belt) with a soft, clean cloth. ● 6 CHAPTER GENERAL INFORMATION User maintenance 6-6 If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents.
TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT The contrast of the touch panel can be adjusted as below. ETTINGS DISPLAY CONTRAST 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “DISPLAY CONTRAST” key on the touch panel. 3 Press the “LIGHTER” or “DARKER” key to adjust the contrast. 4 Press the “OK” key.
SPECIFICATIONS COPIER AR-287 AR-337 AR-407 Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original feed system Reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes Max. 11" x 17", min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 13/64" (5 mm) (both leading and trailing edges) Max. 13/64" (5 mm) (along all other edges in total) Copying speed (at 100% copy ratio) 28 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 11") 20 copies/min.
SPECIFICATIONS AR-287 AR-337 Power consumption Max. 1.44 kW Overall dimensions 50-7/8" (W) x 27-3/8" (D) (1292 mm (W) x 695 mm (D)) Weight Approx. 217 lbs.
CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the Finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC1N), Stand/500-sheet Paper Drawer (AR-DE1N) and Dual Tray Output Unit (AR-TR1). ● ● ● ● 7-30 7-30 7-30 7-31 7-32 7-34 7-34 7-34 7-35 7-36 7-37 7-37 7-38 7-1 7 ● LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) .................. Part names ..................................... Specifications .................................... Loading copy paper ...............................
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The options which are available for this copier are shown below.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by original. When the optional finisher (AR-FN1N) is installed, the copier can automatically staple the sorted copies. Each collated set of copies or group of copies can be stacked offset from the previous set.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Offset stack OUTPUT TOP TRAY OFFSET TRAY OFFSET SO AUTO AUTO 8 1 2 3 OFFSET mode 1 1 1 1 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) 1 7 CHAPTER 7-4 When copying in the SORT mode, each collated set of copies will be stacked offset approximately 1.2 inch (30 mm) from the previous set. When copying in the GROUP mode, copies will be offset stacked in groups of multiple copies from the same original.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Sort and group When SORT is selected, the SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and copies will be collated by sets. When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and collated copies will be stapled automatically. When the SORT or STAPLE SORT icon is not indicated on the touch panel, copies will be grouped by originals. To change the finisher mode, press the OUTPUT key and then select the desired mode on the touch panel.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17" size copies. Stapled sets cannot be delivered to the top tray. NOTE: Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the STAPLE SORT mode. The paper size selected for the first scanned original will be used for all originals. To copy different size originals in the STAPLE SORT mode, select the paper size for the largest original.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) OPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OK STAPLE SORT SORT OK OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE SORT SORT AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INTERRUPT 7 Press the START key. CLEAR C P CLEAR ALL CA ● When copying of one set is completed, the copies will be automatically stapled and delivered to the offset tray. START CLEAR C 7-7 7 INTERRUPT 100% COPY RATIO PROGRAM 0 6 Set the number of copies. GROUP CHAPTER AUDIT CLEAR Press the “OK” key.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Using the document glass 1 Stapling position Set the original on the document glass with the corner to be stapled to the upper right. ● ● ● Copy from the last page to the first page. If the number of copies in one set is more than 50 for 8-1/2" x 11" or 8-1/2" x 11"R paper or 25 for 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" paper, the copies will not be stapled. The stapling position shown in the left figure is the factory default position.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) READY TO COPY. OK OUTPUT TOP TRAY OFFSET TRAY STAPLE SORT SORT AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT 7 8 Press the START key. CLEAR C P CLEAR ALL CA START CLEAR ● After all originals are scanned, press the “READ-END” key on the touch panel. ● PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END].
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple cartridge replacement The message “SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES.” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) 7 CHAPTER 7-10 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Turn the stapler unit to face up. 3 Hold the staple box release lever to unlatch the staple box. 4 Remove the staple box.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 6 Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicks in place. ● Insert the new cartridge by aligning the arrows on the cartridge with those on the box. Check that the cartridge locks in place by pulling it slightly. ● The cartridge holds 5,000 staples. 7 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. 8 Insert the staple box to the stapler unit until it clicks into place. 9 Return the stapler unit to face down. Pull them straight.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM.” will be displayed. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) 7 CHAPTER 7-12 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Turn the stapler unit to face up. 3 Hold the staple box release lever to unlatch the staple box. 4 Remove the staple box.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 7 Insert the staple box to the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 8 Return the stapler unit to face down. 9 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) 6 Return the lever to its original position.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. SF-S15 20-bin sorter A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Misfeed in the upper transport area CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 4 Remove the misfed paper. 5 If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 4, close the cover of the paper feed area and open the top cover. 6 Remove the misfed paper. 7 Close the top cover. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) 3 If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 2, open the cover of the paper feed area of the finisher.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 8 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the lower transport area OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 7 CHAPTER 7-16 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Remove the misfed paper from the paper transport area as shown in the illustration.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 4 Use the transport area lever to open the transport. 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Close the transport. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) 3 Open the paper transport area cover of the finisher.
FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 7 Remove the misfed paper. ● Remove the misfed paper from the paper transport area. ● If the misfed paper is not seen in the paper transport area, turn the roller rotating knob to feed the paper. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) Roller rotating knob 7 CHAPTER 7-18 8 Close the paper transport area cover. 9 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by original. When an optional finisher (AR-FN2) is installed, the copier can automatically staple the sorted copies. Each collated set of copies or group of copies can be stacked offset from the previous set.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Offset stack OUTPUT TOP TRAY OFFSET TRAY OFFSET SO AUTO AUTO 8 OFFSET mode 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN2) 1 7 CHAPTER 7-20 When copying in the SORT mode, each collated set of copies will be stacked offset a minimum of 61/64 inch from the previous set. When copying in the GROUP mode, copies will be offset and stacked in groups of multiple copies from the same original. NON-OFFSET mode 1 2 In the initial setting, the top tray is selected.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Sort and group When SORT is selected, the SORT ( copies will be collated by sets. ) icon will be indicated and When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and collated copies will be stapled automatically. When the SORT or STAPLE SORT icon is not indicated on the touch panel, copies will be grouped by originals. To change the finisher mode, press the OUTPUT key and then select the desired mode on the touch panel.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples 8-1/2" x 11" size copies. Stapled sets cannot be delivered to the top tray. NOTE: Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the STAPLE SORT mode. Only 8-1/2" x 11" size paper can be selected in the STAPLE SORT mode. Using the RADF 1 Stapling position Set the originals in the document feeder tray. ● If the number of copies in one set is more than 30, the copies will not be stapled.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OK OUTPUT TOP TRAY OFFSET TRAY STAPLE SORT SORT AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT 6 Press the START key. ● If 8-1/2" x 11" paper has not been selected, press the “PAPER SELECT” key and select a paper tray containing 8-1/2" x 11" paper. CLEAR C P CLEAR ALL CA ● When copying of one set is completed, the copies will be automatically stapled and delivered to the offset tray.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Using the document glass 1 Stapling position Set the original on the document glass with the corner to be stapled to the upper right. ● ● ● ● Copy from the last page to the first page. If the number of copies in one set is more than 30, the copies will not be stapled. If the orientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper, the image of the original will be rotated. The stapling position in this case is shown below.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR 5 Set the number of copies. 6 7 Press the START key. 8 After all originals are scanned, press the “READ-END” key on the touch panel. ● If 8-1/2" x 11" paper is not selected, press the “PAPER SELECT” key and select a paper tray containing 8-1/2" x 11" paper.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Staple cartridge replacement The message “ADD STAPLES.” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the green release lever and remove the staple cartridge from the stapler. ● A few staples will be left in the cartridge. Remove and discard them.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Staple jam removal The message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” will appear either when the staple cartridge is empty or when there is a staple jam. Please proceed as follows. Open the stapler cover and remove the staple cartridge by lifting the green release lever. ● ● If the cartridge is empty (a few staples might remain in the cartridge), refer to the section entitled “Staple Cartridge Replacement” on page 7-26.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear along with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information. SF-S15 20-bin sorter CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN2) 7 CHAPTER 7-28 1 If the offset tray has been used, remove the misfed paper.
FINISHER (AR-FN2) Rotate the paper feed area cover as shown to open it. 7 Remove the misfed paper. 8 Open the paper guide and remove the misfed paper. 9 Close the paper feed area cover and then close the top cover. 10 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display has cleared. 7-29 7 6 CHAPTER Remove the misfed paper.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) The large capacity tray provides the added convenience of having 3,000 additional sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" paper available. NOTE: To install the large capacity tray, an optional stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE1N) or an equivalent stand must be installed. PART NAMES Paper tray control button OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Large capacity tray (AR-LC1N) Specifications 7 CHAPTER Paper size 8-1/2" x 11" Paper weight 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. Paper capacity 3,000 sheets Weight Approx.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) Loading copy paper The large capacity tray will automatically lower when the tray runs out of paper. 1 Press the paper tray control button on the large capacity tray. ● 2 When the button lamp goes out, pull the paper tray out. 3 Fan the copy paper. 4 Load the paper onto the feed table. Do not pull the paper tray out before the button lamp goes out. ● Be sure to load paper appropriate for the large capacity tray. See page 7-30.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) 3 Push the large capacity tray toward the copier and latch it into place. 4 If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull the tray out. 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Gently push the tray back into place. ● OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Large capacity tray (AR-LC1N) 7 CHAPTER ● When pulling the large capacity tray out, be sure to pull it out after the paper tray control button lamp goes out. Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE1N) This optional stand with a paper tray provides the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. Even greater paper capacity and size flexibility are available when the stand is equipped with an optional auxiliary 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS1).
STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE1N) Loading copy paper The method of loading of copy paper for the paper tray of the 500sheet paper drawer is the same as for the paper trays in the copier. See page 4-3. The method of changing the copy paper size is also the same for the paper trays in the copier. See page 4-4.
STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE1N) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 1 Open the lower right side cover and remove any misfed paper.
DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT (AR-TR1) This optional unit can deliver interrupt copies to the lower exit tray. PART NAMES Upper exit tray (AR-TE1) Lower exit tray (AR-TE1) Upper exit tray (First tray) ● Ordinary (non-interrupt) copies are deposited in the upper exit tray. ● Be sure to extend the tray when feeding 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" sized paper. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Dual tray output unit (AR-TR1) Lower exit tray (Second tray) ● Interrupt copies are deposited in the lower exit tray.
DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT (AR-TR1) Specifications Exit tray capacity Upper tray : 250 sheets Lower tray : 100 sheets Paper size Upper tray : 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Lower tray : 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Paper weight Upper tray : 14 lbs. to 34 lbs. Lower tray : 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. Power supply Drawn from the copier Weight Approx. 7.3 lbs. (3.3 kg) Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.
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.
AR-287/AR-337/AR-407 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135.