MODEL AR-C160 DIGITAL FULL COLOR COPYING MACHINE , KEY OPERATOR S GUIDE • KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER • KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS • KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL Digital Page 2 4 35 33
This KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE contains information on all of the programs for use by the key operator. The programs allow the key operator to tailor many functions of the AR-C160 for specific modes of operation. These programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered. Please familiarize yourself with this entire guide. Keep it handy, and refer to it for the information you need to keep the copier operating smoothly. CONTENTS ● ● ● Page KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . .
KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER A key operator code number must be registered before a key operator program can be used. The key operator must remember this number. Only this registered number will allow access to the key operator programs. 1 CUSTOM SETTINGS 4 Registering the key operator code number 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel.
KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OK OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE 6 Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE” key. 7 Choose a new 5-digit code number and enter it using the 10-key pad. 8 Press the 9 To continue with other key operator programs, press OK the key and then select another program. To exit the key operator program mode, press the CLEAR ALL key. 1/4 C:3.5 B:3.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS A complete list of all key operator programs is provided below. These programs can only be accessed by first entering the key operator code number. The copier key operator programs are grouped into four categories: account control, other function settings, timer settings, and enable/disable settings. COPIER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Account Control Auditing Mode Enables or disables the basic auditing mode, which controls access to copier.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Timer Settings Enable/Disable Settings Program Name Function Page No. Transfer Belt Position Switches the transfer belt to either the B/W side or the color side. 21 Initial Color Balance Setting Sets the initial color balance settings. 22 Size Setting for [EXTRA] Sets a paper size in each tray with [EXTRA] setting. 22 Require Key Operator Code Prevents the copier from being started by people other than key operator.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Other Programs Program Name Function Page No. Disabling of Stapler Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting repair service. (The stapler is included in the optional staple sorter (AR-SS2).) 29 Disabling of Covers Mode Prevents the selection of COVERS mode. (The COVERS mode can be used when an optional document feeder is installed.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Using the key operator programs 1 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel. CUSTOM SETTINGS 4 7 ● AUDIT KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE. EXIT CUSTOM SETTINGS DISPLAY CONTRAST The following display will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS 5 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS COPIER MODE OK Select the desired category on the touch panel. Example: To select the account control category, press the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key. ● OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS If you have selected “PRINTER” in step 4, this step is not needed. TIMER SETTINGS ACCOUNT CONTROL AUTO COLOR CALIBRATION KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ACCOUNT CONTROL AUDITING MODE OK 6 1/2 Press the key of the desired program on the touch panel.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ACCOUNT CONTROL The programs of this category are used to set the internal auditor functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key and then selecting the desired program key. Auditing Mode This program is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode. The auditing mode can be set for both the color and black/white (B/ W) copy modes and for only the color copy mode.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Number of Copies per Account This program is used to display or print the total number of copies made against each account number in the color copy mode and B/W copy mode respectively. An 11" x 17" or a 12" x 18" copy is counted as two copies. When the “NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following display will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Billing by Account This program is used to display or print the accumulated cost of copies made when a relevant price per copy has been set using program “Price/Copy Setting”. When the “BILLING BY ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OK BILLING BY ACCOUNT ACCOUNT COPY NUMBER MODE 16805 : COLOR B/W 16900 : COLOR B/W ACCOUNT SEARCH ● 1. 1/2 BILLING 600000.000000 500000.000000 500000.000000 800000.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Resetting Account This program is used to reset all audit accounts or to selectively reset individual accounts. When the “RESETTING ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following display will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Account Number Control This program is used to register accounts, delete accounts, change an account number, or print all account numbers. When the “ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL OK ENTER DELETE CHANGE PRINT To register accounts 1. Press the “ENTER” key. 2. Enter a 5-digit account number (00001 to 99999) using the 10-key pad. ● 3. Press the “ENTER” key. ● 4.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To change an account number 1. Press the “CHANGE” key. 2. Enter the account number to be changed using the 10-key pad. 3. Enter a new account number. 4. Press the “ENTER” key. ● 5. If a number that is already registered is entered, the message “THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED.” will appear. Press the “OK” key and enter another number. To change other account numbers, repeat steps 2 to 4. Press the “OK” key twice to exit the program. To print all registered account numbers 1.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS 2. Similarly enter the prices for price codes #2 to #4. ● The following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS PRICE/COPY SETTING PRICE CODE PRESENT PRICE # # # # 1 2 3 4 ACCOUNT NUMBER ALL ACCOUNTS OK 100.000 10 180 90 MODE COLOR B/W PRICE CODE # # ENTER 2/2 3. Enter the account number for which the price code is set, and then press the “ENTER” key. ● 4. 5. 6. To set a single price code for all accounts, press the “ALL ACCOUNTS” key and then press the “ENTER” key.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Account Limit Setting This program is used to set the maximum number of copies which can be made against a registered account number. When the “ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OK ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE LIMITED. ACCOUNT COPY NUMBER OF NUMBER MODE COPIES MADE MAXIMUM ----- COLOR B/W ALL ACCOUNTS ENTER To set a limit 1. 2. Enter the account number to be limited. Enter the upper limit (max.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Account Number Security This program is used to make it difficult for users to gain access to accounts by entering code numbers through trial and error. If this program is selected and an operator enters three successive invalid account numbers, the copier will not accept another number for one minute and the message “PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPERATOR FOR ASSISTANCE.” will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to adjust various settings of copier functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key. Key Operator Code Number Change See page 2, KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER. Exposure Adjustment Use this program to lighten or darken copies in the automatic exposure mode. The factory setting is level 3 for both color copying and black/ white copying.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Add or Change Extra Preset Ratios Two extra preset copy ratios can be added within both the reduction range (25% to 99%) and the enlargement range (101% to 400%). Only added preset copy ratios can be changed. The standard preset copy ratios are fixed in memory and cannot be changed. When the “ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS” key is pressed, the following display will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Margin Shift Setting Set the initial margin shift value with this program. When the “INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING SET THE INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT. SIDE 1 1/2 1. 2. OK SIDE 2 (0~1) inch 1/2 (0~1) inch Adjust the value for each side using the keys. and ● The value can be set from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Status Setting The copier will assume the initial settings when it is turned on, when the CLEAR ALL key is pressed, or when the auto clear interval has elapsed after a copy run. Use this program to establish the initial settings. When the “INITIAL STATUS SETTING” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OK INITIAL STATUS SETTING SET THE INITIAL STATUS. ESTABLISH NEW INITIAL SETTINGS. 1/4 1/4 RETURN TO THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Color Balance Setting Color balance settings that have been adjusted using the special function of “Color Balance” explained on page 3-22 of the Operation Manual can be called up and set as initial color balance settings* by storing them ahead of time in a job program (page 2-18 of the Operation Manual). Use this feature when you want to repeatedly use settings for a favorite color or for correction when a change occurs in the color balance.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS SIZE SETTING FOR [EXTRA] 1 11 17 8/12 14 8/12 13 8/12 11R 1 5/12 8/ 2 1 7/14 10/R 2 INCH AB 1. 4 8/12 11 EXTRA SIZE INPUT Select a paper tray on the touch panel. ● 2. OK PAPER TRAY 2 3 Up to 4 PAPER TRAY keys appear depending on the number of the paper tray installed (except an optional large capacity tray). Select a paper size for “EXTRA” setting. To select a size of AB series, press the “AB” key and press a desired paper size.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Stream Feeding Mode This program is only available when the optional RADF is installed and used to enable the stream feeding mode of the optional document feeder. When the stream feeding mode is enabled, additional originals which are set in the document feeder tray within 5 seconds after the last original in a stack was fed will be fed and copied automatically. To enable the stream feeding mode, press the check box of “STREAM FEEDING MODE” to display a check mark in the check box.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS TIMER SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to set the timers for some functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “TIMER SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key. Sleep Mode Setting The sleep mode is a function to turn off the power to the fusing unit automatically once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Preheat Mode Setting Preheat mode functions to control the power consumption by lowering the temperature of the fusing unit to a programmed level once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on. This function lowers user’s electricity bill, reduces waste of natural resources, and cuts down on environmental pollution.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to enable or disable some functions. These programs can be set or canceled by pressing the check box of each program. Disabling of Beep When Keys Touched This program is used to enable or disable the beep function. If this function is enabled, a beep sound will be produced when you press a key on the operation panel including the touch panel.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Bypass-Tray in Duplex Copy This program is used to disable the use of the bypass tray when making duplex copies. To disable use of the bypass tray when making duplex copies, press the check box of “DISABLING OF BYPASSTRAY IN DUPLEX COPY” to display a check mark in the check box. To restore use of the bypass tray, press the check box of this program again to clear the check mark in the check box.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To disable the duplex system, press the check box of “DISABLING OF DUPLEX COPYING” to display a check mark in the check box. To enable the duplex system, press the check box of this program again to clear the check mark in the check box. Disabling of Stapler This program is used to enable or disable the stapler of the optional staple sorter (AR-SS2). If the stapler malfunctions, it can be disabled to prevent further malfunction or possible damage to the stapler until it is serviced.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Sleep Mode The sleep mode is used to turn off the power to the fusing unit automatically once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on. This mode lowers the user’s electricity bill, reduces waste of natural resources, and cuts down on environmental pollution. Depending on how the machine is to be used, you may wish for some reasons to disable this mode.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OTHER PROGRAMS The following two programs are not included in the four categories. The programs can be selected by pressing the relevant key on the touch panel after the key operator program mode is selected. Total Count This program is used to display the total counts, including counts of the copier, document feeder, duplex module, and stapler. An 11" x 17" or a 12" x 18" copy is counted as two copies. A two-sided copy is counted as two copies (four copies for 11"x 17").
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Auto Color Calibration The Auto Color Calibration program enables automatic color gradation correction when it becomes misadjusted. NOTE: The color gradation may not be sufficiently corrected after one correction cycle. If so, a re-execution of the program may be necessary. This program can be selected by pressing the “AUTO COLOR CALIBRATION” key on the category menu screen.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS PRINTER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS The following programs can be selected only if an optional power supply kit and an optional printer controller have been installed. Select “PRINTER” after entering the key operator code number. Then select the desired program. Enable Bypass-Tray Size Detection This program is used to enable or disable paper size detection of the bypass tray in the print mode. This setting does not affect the paper size detection in the copy mode.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Prohibit Bypass-Tray Selection If this program is set, the bypass tray will not be selected for a print job that specifies auto paper selection or during auto tray switching. To prohibit bypass tray selection, press the “PROHIBIT BYPASS-TRAY SELECTION” box to display a check mark. To restore bypass tray selection, press the checked box again to clear the check mark. Prohibit Auto Tray Switching This program prevents automatic switching between paper trays for print jobs.
KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL When the copier is in need of service or care not usually performed by general users, the copier will stop and one of the following messages listed below will appear. Message Remedy CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM. See page 7-11 of the Operation Manual for staple jam removal. If the trouble cannot be easily remedied, use key operator program “DISABLING OF STAPLER” (page 29) to prevent the use of the stapler. Contact your authorized Sharp Service Center for service.
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