MODEL AR-C160 DIGITAL FULL COLOR COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES • COPIER TROUBLE? • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Digital Page 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1
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COLOR COPY SAMPLES The following pages contain samples of the various color copying functions described in this manual. They are designed to demonstrate the wide range of capabilities and applications for the Sharp AR-C160 digital full color copying machine. Note that the samples shown on page 1 to page 8 are not actual copies from the AR-C160 copier. The colors displayed may differ from those of actual copies. Color Copying with Special Features 1. Single color copying (See page 3-26.
2. Neg./Pos. Reverse (See page 3-28.) The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to transform a color original into its complementary colors. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas of the original will be reversed. Original Color copy Black/white copy 3. Photo repeat (See page 3-32.) PHOTO REPEAT is used to produce multiple copies of a photo on a single sheet of copy paper.
4. Multi-page Enlargement (See page 3-36.) This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than 11" x 17" and to print portions of the image onto multiple sheets of paper. Copies (2 sheets of 11" x 17") Original (8.
Adjustments for Color Copying 1. Exposure adjustments (See page 2-16.) Exposure selections for this copier should be selected according to the type of originals being copied: TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO or MAP. Also COLOR TONE ENHANCEMENT can be specified. Text/prtd. photo mode, Text/photo mode: These modes provide the best balance for copying originals which contain text, printed photos and photos.
2. RGB Adjust (See page 3-16.) RGB adjustments function to increase or decrease the overall amount of a single primary color. The amount of change depends upon the characteristics of the particular original being copied. Generally, lighter toned areas will be affected to a greater degree than will darker toned areas.
3. Sharpness (See page 3-18.) This function is used to sharpen or soften image outlines. Original Softer Sharper 4. Suppress background (See page 3-20.) This copier can suppress unnecessary background colors on the original image when copying. This function is used to adjust the density level of background colors to be erased.
5. Color Balance (See page 3-22.) The Color Balance function allows the density of colors to be adjusted. Adjusted color samples are shown below.
6. Brightness/intensity/contrast (See page 3-24.) This copier allows the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images to be adjusted. If brightness is selected, color tone can be darkened or lightened. If intensity is selected, the level of color saturation can be modified between vivid and dull. If contrast is selected, the contrast between two image areas can be adjusted higher or lower.
CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION .................... 10 ● USING THIS MANUAL ................ 10 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ● ● ● ● SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......... 7-2 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) ..... 7-3 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2N) ... 7-15 FINISHER (AR-FN4) ............... 7-19 7 ● 6-7 6-8 CHAPTER ● XY ZOOM ........................ 3-2 MARGIN SHIFT .................... 3-4 ERASE .......................... 3-6 DUAL PAGE COPYING ..............
INTRODUCTION The AR-C160 copier is a digital color image processing copier which provides high productivity at a color copy speed of 16 copies/minute and convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions. Amongst its many useful features and functions are the document feeder (optional), photo copying, internal auditor, and various special functions such as dual page copying, margin shift, erase, XY zoom, and NEG./POS. reverse functions.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 INFORMATION FUNCTION . . . .
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. Paper transport Fusing unit 3. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. 4. Installation adjusters. When moving the machine, be sure to raise the installation adjusters. After moving the machine, lower the installation adjusters until they reach the floor. This copier contains fusing oil that is very slippery if leaked on the floor.
CAUTIONS 1 CHAPTER Cautions on laser GETTING STARTED Cautions Wave length nm 785 nm +10 - 15 nm Pulse times (4.374 µs ±4.4 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.20 mW - 0.45 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.
● Be sure to extend the tray when paper sizes 8-1/2" x 14" or larger are to be received. 1-5 GETTING STARTED Power on and off Power off 1 Power on The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. When the power switch is turned to the “ON” position, the message “WARMING UP. PLEASE WAIT.” will appear in the message display. Warming up takes about 330 seconds. Once the copier is ready, the message display will change to “READY TO COPY.
POWER ON AND OFF 1 CHAPTER Power save modes GETTING STARTED Power on and off 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 sleep mode. ★ KEY OPERATOR The preheat activation time and the sleep activation time have been preset at the factory to 15 min. for preheat mode and 60 min. for sleep mode.
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. INFORMATION 1 CUSTOM SETTINGS 4 INFORMATION SELECT INFORMATION.
1 CHAPTER USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel GETTING STARTED Using the touch panel READY TO COPY. PAPER TYPE 16~28 lbs. 28+~35 lbs. 35+~75 lbs. TRANSPARENCY 1.8/12 11 2.11 17 3.8/12 14 AUTO EXPOSURE 100% COPY RATIO PAPER SELECT 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 highlighting of the touch key).
USING THE TOUCH PANEL 1 CHAPTER Function setting icons 5 1.812 11 2.11 17 3 81 14 The content of the icons of functions indicated by (*) will vary depending upon particular settings selected for these functions. The other functions are on or off type functions and have no associated setting screens. OK ERASE CANCEL OK 1/2 EDGE ERASE (0~1) inch CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE * Margin shift (p.3-4) * Erase (p.3-6) Dual page copying (p.3-8) Centering (p.
1 CHAPTER COPY MODE AND PRINT MODE An optional power supply kit (AR-PX4) and an optional printer controller board (AR-PE2) must be installed to use this copier as a printer. GETTING STARTED Copy mode and print mode Printing documents from the computer In most cases, it is not necessary to use the operation panel when printing documents from the computer. When a document is sent to the printer from the computer, the printer will automatically print the document.
COPY MODE AND PRINT MODE Using the operation panel in the print mode READY TO PRINT. ONLINE OFFLINE PAPER SELECT 100% 2 3 4 Press the “ONLINE/OFFLINE” key on the touch panel to switch the printer to the off-line mode. ● Press the “fiery” key on the touch panel. Use the keys on the touch panel to select the desired operation. ● ● FIERY PRINTER SCREEN The basic screen of the print mode will appear. For details of the functions in the print mode, see the printer operation manual.
COPY MODE AND PRINT MODE 1 CHAPTER General operation steps for using the scanner To scan, process or edit document images by using the scanning feature of the machine, Adobe Photoshop 5.0 or later is needed. GETTING STARTED Copy mode and print mode 1 Install the required driver software in your computer in accordance with the operation manual for the Printer Controller. 2 3 Press the PRINT key to display the print mode screen.
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 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 USING THE RADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.The auditing mode can be set for both the color and black/white (B/W) copy modes or for only the color copy mode. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 9 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE for setting the auditing mode.
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS ● Image loss (max. 13/64" (5 mm)) can occur along the leading edge of the copies. Image loss (max. 9/ 32" (7mm)) can occur along the trailing edge of the copies. Also image loss (max. 1/4" (6 mm) in total) can occur along the other edges of the copies. 2 CHAPTER 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals 1 Original size detector Open the document cover and place an original face down on the document glass, using the centering scale to position it.
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS 2 CHAPTER 3 5 INTERRUPT Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key. ● 6 CLEAR ALL CA ● 9 PROGRAM C P CLEAR MAKING COPIES Copying from the document glass ● ) key or BLACK To perform color copying, press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key. To perform black/white copying, press the BLACK ) key. COPY START ( The number in the copy quantity display will decrease by 1 each time a copy is made.
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS INTERRUPT Copy the reminder of the originals in reverse order. ● 6 CA 9 C P CLEAR MAKING COPIES Copying from the document glass PROGRAM For an even number of originals: 2-SIDED COPY 1 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 2 Press the (EVEN NUMBER ORIGINALS) key on the touch panel and then press the “OK” key. 3 Copy the originals in reverse order. OUTPUT AUTO READY TO COPY.
USING THE RADF 2 CHAPTER MAKING COPIES Using the RADF This copier can be equipped with an optional reversing automatic document feeder (RADF). The RADF will handle multiple originals. ● Before loading originals into the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them. ● Damaged or crumpled originals or originals which have been folded may misfeed in the RADF or cause incorrect size detection.
USING THE RADF Original Copy 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals ● LOAD ● READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) ORIGINAL 812 11 2 AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT 1 2 4 5 3 INTERRUPT When no icon is displayed in the area indicated in the illustration ( ), the 1-sided to 1-sided copying mode is selected. ● If the 1-sided to 1-sided mode is not selected, press the 2-SIDED COPY key and then press the 1-sided to 1-sided key ( ) on the touch panel. Press the “OK” key to return to the basic screen.
USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals Originals (1-sided) Copy (2-sided) To copy in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode, an optional duplex module (AR-DU2N) must be installed. CHAPTER Maximum height line 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 If the number of originals is known, use the (EVEN NUMBER ORIGINALS) key or (ODD NUMBER ORIGINALS) key on the touch panel, then proceed to step 4.
USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 2-sided originals Original (2-sided) Copy (2-sided) To copy in the 2-sided to 2-sided mode, an optional duplex module (ARDU2N) must be installed. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 Press the 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 Enter the desired number of copies. 6 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key. COPY START ( 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.
USING THE RADF Original (2-sided) Copies (1-sided) CHAPTER Maximum height line 1-sided copies from 2-sided originals Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. 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 MAKING COPIES Using the RADF 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OK 2-SIDED COPY key on the touch panel.
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% in 1% increments. ★ KEY OPERATOR A total of four extra preset copy ratios, two each for reduction and enlargement, can be added. See page 19 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual selection Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 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. Preset enlargement copy ratios are: 141%, 200% and 400%.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM PAPER SELECT 2 3 4 5 6 INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL 7 8 AUDIT 0 3 INTERRUPT ● 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 N 1 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. 7 Enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key.
SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) 2 CHAPTER The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film and other special purpose papers. Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. ● When copying onto transparency film, the maximum image loss on the copies will be 13/32" (10 mm) along the leading and trailing edges and 1/4" (6 mm) in total along the other edges. Transparency film must be fed long edge into the feed slot.
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 3 Remove the first original and place the second original face down on the document glass. ● Make sure the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the document glass.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS 2 CHAPTER MAKING COPIES Exposure adjustments Exposure selections for this copier should be selected according to the type of originals being copied: TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO or MAP. (Refer to the samples on page 4 to see the effects on copy images in relation to the EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS.) If the original image type is TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT or TEXT/PHOTO, the exposure can be adjusted automatically or manually.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS UTPUT 1...3...5 EXPOSURE OK 2 TEXT/PHOTO ● PHOTO MAP ● 100% COPY RATIO ● ENHANCEMENT AUTO SIDED OPY MANUAL UTPUT 1...3...5 2-SIDED COPY COLOR TONE ENHANCEMENT AUTO MANUAL OUTPUT 1 . . . 3. . . 5 EXPOSURE PRTD. TE PRI PH COP OF AUTO TEXT/ PRTD.PHOT TEXT PRINTED PHOTO COPY OF COPY AUTO 8/12 1 PAPER SELECT 3 If “TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO”, “TEXT” or “TEXT/PHOTO” has been selected in step 2, select “AUTO” or “MANUAL”.
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 PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. JOB PROGRAM HAS BEEN ALREADY STORED. STORE ANOTHER PROGRAM? OR DELETE? CANCEL DELETE STORE RECALL Press the “DELETE” key or the “CANCEL” key. ● If the “DELETE” key is pressed, the program will be deleted from memory. ● Press the “CANCEL” key to keep the program. 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 (when an optional duplex module (AR-DU2N) is installed). ● Duplex copying, sort, group, staple sort and offset cannot be selected during interrupt copying. Also job program recall cannot be selected. MAKING COPIES Interrupting a copy run 1 Press the INTERRUPT key.
CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Page XY ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 MARGIN SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 ERASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 DUAL PAGE COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 CENTERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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%. Copy 3 CHAPTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS XY zoom 8/12 11 ELECT COPY OUTPUT / / 64% 11 17 8/12 11 8/12 11 5/12 8/12 X Y 3-2 Press the “XY ZOOM” key. ● 77% 100% 100% CANCEL 8/12 11 AUTO PAPER SELECT OK 129% 200% 400% 100% COPY RATIO The following screen will appear. READY TO COPY.
XY ZOOM TO COPY. 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 X Y READY TO COPY. 50 % 100 % ZOOM 64% OK 141% XY ZOOM AUTO EXPOSURE CANCEL AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT AUTO EXPOSURE 1 2 INTE 3INTERRUPT 4 5 6 CLEAR CLE CA AL ALL 7 8 9 PROGRAMC C AUDIT 0 P CLEAR CL The message “IMAGE IS LARGER THAN COPY PAPER.
MARGIN SHIFT Original Copy Expanded margin (Initial setting: copy image shifted to the right) The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, shifts the text or image to the right on one-sided copies and on the front side of two-sided 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 or right as described in step 4 below. ● The standard shift amount is 1/2", but can be changed from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments.
MARGIN SHIFT READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES OK CENTERING Press the “MARGIN SHIFT” key on the touch panel. ● DUAL PAGE COPY ERASE MARGIN SHIFT 3 The setting screen for MARGIN SHIFT will appear. READY TO COPY.
ERASE (Original) (Copy) Erase function can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges and the center part of copies as shown in the illustrations, which are caused when such originals as thick paper, books or bound documents are used. 3 patterns of erase function, EDGE ERASE, CENTER ERASE and EDGE+CENTER ERASE can be selected. ● The standard erase width is 1/2", but can be changed from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments.
ERASE OK CANCEL ERASE OK 1 EDGE ERASE 4 Select the desired erase mode. 5 Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or center erase if needed. ● (0~1) inch Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTER ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTER ERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be highlighted. CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE OK The amount can be adjusted between 0" and 1" in 1/8" increments.
DUAL PAGE COPYING Original Copies 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 cover.
DUAL PAGE COPYING INFORMATION 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 Ensure that the desired tray is selected. 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key. OK DUAL PAGE COPY CUSTOM SETTINGS SPARENCY INSERTS 3 CHAPTER TO COPY. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Dual page copying 1.812 11 2.11 17 3.
CENTERING Original Copy When the original and copy paper are of different sizes, CENTERING is used to shift the image as a whole to the center of the copy paper. The image will shift only in the left to right direction, not in the top to bottom direction. ● This function can be used to reduce a larger sized original image and center it on a copy of smaller paper size, as well as center a smaller original onto a larger sized copy.
CENTERING READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES OK MARGIN SHIFT DUAL PAGE COPY ERASE CENTERING 4 Press the “CENTERING” key on the touch panel. 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key. ● The “CENTERING” key will be highlighted.
TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS When copying onto transparency film, blank insert sheets can be placed following each transparent sheet. Originals (1-sided) 4 3 2 4 ● Insert sheets cannot be copied on in any mode. ● 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. ● Insert sheets must be the same size as the transparency film.
TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS INFOR 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 Load transparency film into the bypass tray. 6 Ensure that the tray selected for the insert sheets contains paper of the same size and orientation of the transparency films. 7 Make all other selections and press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key. OK DUAL PAGE COPY SE CUS SET RANSPARENCY INSERTS 8 11 TRANSPARENCY 1.812 11 2.11 17 3.
COVERS The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents. ● To use the COVERS mode, an optional RADF must be installed. ● Covers ● ● ● 3 CHAPTER 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 YES 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. ● If “BACK” has been selected in step 5, this selection is not needed.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS The color adjustments include the following items. ● RGB adjust: Strengthens or weakens one of three primary colors, red (R), green (G), or blue (B). ● Sharpness: Sharpens or softens image outlines. ● Suppress background: Suppresses copying of lighter background areas. ● Color balance: Adjusts the color, tone, and density of color copies. ● Brightness/intensity/contrast: These adjust the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES Press the “RGB ADJUST” key on the touch panel. ● OK COLOR ADJUSTMENTS RGB ADJUST 4 SHARPNESS READY TO COPY. SUPPRESS BACKGROUND COLOR BALANCE BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY The setting screen for RGB ADJUSTMENTS will appear. CONTRAST SPECIAL MODES OK CANCEL RGB ADJUST ONLY ONE COLOR CAN BE ADJUSTED. OK READY TO COPY. B(BLUE) -2 · -1 · · 0 · · 1 · 2 OK CANCEL RGB ADJUST ONLY ONE COLOR CAN BE ADJUSTED. OK B(BLUE) 5 Select a color to be adjusted.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS SHARPNESS This function is used to sharpen or soften image outlines. (Refer to the samples on page 6 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the SHARPNESS.) 3 CHAPTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Color adjustments SPECIAL MODES READY TO 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. 3 Press the “COLOR ADJUSTMENTS” key on the touch panel. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS CANCEL SHARPNESS OK CANCEL SHARPNESS SOFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 AUDIT 0 6 CLEAR ALL CA Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the COLOR COPY START ( SHARP INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL 3 7 OK N INTERRUPT Press the upper “OK” key. SHARP READY TO COPY 7 6 OK SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Color adjustments SOFT 5 CA 9 PROGRAM C P CLEAR ) key. ● The BLACK COPY START ( ) key can be pressed for copying.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS SUPPRESS BACKGROUND This copier can suppress unwanted background areas on the original images when copying. This function is used to adjust the density level of background images to be erased. (Refer to the samples on page 6 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the SUPPRESS BACKGROUND.) 3 CHAPTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Color adjustments SPECIAL MODES READY TO 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS OK ● If level 1 is selected, darker background areas will be erased. The level can be adjusted in three steps. The default setting is level 3. 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the COLOR COPY START ( OK CANCEL SUPPRESS BACKGROUND LIGHT AREAS OF THE ORIGINAL MAY BE SUPPRESD AS BACKGROUND.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS COLOR BALANCE This function is used to adjust the color, tone, and density of color copies. The Color Balance setting allows you to adjust the densities of four colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The density range is divided into eight levels for each color, from 1 (lowest density areas) to 8 (highest density areas). The density can be adjusted one level at a time or eight levels at once.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS ● The setting screen for COLOR BALANCE will appear. READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES COLOR BALANCE CANCEL OK C M Y Bk CANCEL COLOR BALANCE 5 C M Use these keys to adjust the densities of each of the eight density levels. When one of the keys is pressed, the corresponding indicator line will move up or down one step. Press the key to increase the density of the corresponding level, or the key to decrease the density.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS BRIGHTNESS /INTENSITY /CONTRAST This copier allows the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images to be adjusted. If brightness is selected, color tone can be darkened or lightened. If intensity is selected, color saturation can be made to be more vivid or more dull. If contrast is selected, the contrast between image areas can be made to be higher or lower.
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES OK CANCEL BRIGHT INTENS CONT ONLY ONE FUNCTION IS SELECTABLE. OK BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY OK 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 3 INTERRUPT 9 Press the COLOR COPY START ( CONTRAST INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL AUDIT 8 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. OK N 2 CA 9 PROGRAM C P CLEAR 9 PROGRAM C P CLEAR CA ) key. ● The BLACK COPY START ( ) key can be pressed for copying.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The image editing functions include the following items. ● Single color: Produces copies with a selected single color. ● Neg./pos. reverse: Copies original image in complementary colors. ● Mirror image: A mirror image of the original is printed. ● Photo repeat: Produces repeated images of a photo on a single sheet of copy paper. ● 11 x 17 full-bleed: Produces 11" x 17" full image copies onto 12" x 18" copy paper.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. REVERSE 11 17 FULL-BLEED SINGLE COLOR PHOTO REPEAT 4 Press the “SINGLE COLOR” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for SINGLE COLOR will appear. READY TO COPY. OK MIRROR IMAGE MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT OK SPECIAL MODES SINGLE COLOR EXTRA SIZE 2 4 6 OK GREEN PURPLE BROWN CHAPTER 1 RED 3 BLUE 5 ORANGE CANCEL READY TO COPY. SINGLE COLOR OK CANCEL 2 GREEN 4 PURPLE 6 BROWN READY TO COPY.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS NEG./POS. REVERSE Original Copy 3 CHAPTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions SPECIAL MODES READY TO The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to copy the original image in complementary colors. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas will be reversed. (Refer to the samples on page 2 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the NEG./POS. REVERSE.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key. 3 5 Press the upper “OK” key. OK N 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL 7 8 AUDIT 0 3 INTERRUPT 6 CLEAR ALL CA 9 PROGRAM C P CLEAR ● ) key or BLACK To cancel the NEG./POS. REVERSE function, press the “NEG./ POS. REVERSE” key again on the IMAGE EDIT menu screen.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS MIRROR IMAGE Original This function is used to print a mirror image of the original. The images will be inverted in the right to left direction on the copies. Copy A B B A C D D C 3 CHAPTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions SPECIAL MODES READY TO 1 Place the originals on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. 3 Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS IMAGE EDIT SINGLE COLOR PHOTO REPEAT 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key. ● The “MIRROR IMAGE” key will be highlighted. OK MIRROR IMAGE MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions NEG./POS. REVERSE 11 17 FULL-BLEED 4 3 OK SPECIAL MODES Press the “MIRROR IMAGE” key on the touch panel.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS PHOTO REPEAT Original PHOTO REPEAT is used to produce repeated images of a photo on a single sheet of copy paper. (Refer to the samples on page 2 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the PHOTO REPEAT mode.) Copy C C C B C B B B C ● Up to 24 repeats can be made on a single copy sheet. The number of copies on a single sheet depends on the original size and copy paper size. ● Reduction or enlargement cannot be selected with this function.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 4 READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT PHOTO REPEAT ● The setting screen for PHOTO REPEAT will appear. PLEASE SELECT REPEAT TYPE. OK MIRROR IMAGE MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT NEG./POS. REVERSE 11 17 FULL-BLEED SINGLE COLOR Press the “PHOTO REPEAT” key on the touch panel. OK SPECIAL MODES PHOTO REPEAT ORIGINAL SIZE EXTRA SIZE CANCEL OK REPEAT TYPE 8/1 2 11 11 17 1/2 CHAPTER ~3 5" ~5 7" LEASE SELECT REPEAT TYPE.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED Original Copy In other copy modes, image loss will occur along the copy edges. When the 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED function is used, the full image of an 11" x 17" size original will be copied onto 12" x 18" size copy paper. ● 11" x 17" Reduction or enlargement cannot be selected with this function. If reduction or enlargement has been selected, the copy ratio will be reset to 100% when this function is selected.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. REVERSE 11 17 FULL-BLEED SINGLE COLOR PHOTO REPEAT 4 Press the “11 x 17 FULL-BLEED” key on the touch panel. 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Load 12" x 18" copy paper into the bypass tray. 7 Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and then select the paper type (16 ~ 28 lbs., 28+ ~ 35 lbs. or 35+ ~ 75 lbs.) in the bypass tray. 8 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than 11" x 17" and print divided images onto multiple sheets of copy paper. (Refer to the samples on page 3 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT.) CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL MODES READY TO SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 1 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. 2 Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS CANCEL OK AGE ENLARGEMENT EMENT SIZE ORIGINAL SIZE & ORIENTATI 11 17 7 22 34 8/12 14 4 44 68 8/12 11 5 Select the original size. ● The original sizes that can be used depend on the selected enlargement size. ● The original orientation will be indicated depending on the selected enlargement size and original size. CHAPTER 7 Place the original on the document glass in accordance with the indicated orientation. 3 6 Press the upper “OK” key.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS EXTRA SIZE The EXTRA SIZE function provides a method for entering the dimensions of non-standard size copy paper and non-standard size originals for the purpose of automatic enlargement or reduction of the image for a best fit onto the copy paper. ★ KEY OPERATOR Extra paper size setting for each individual paper tray of the copier can be made. See page 22 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO COPY. OK SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. REVERSE 11 17 FULL-BLEED SINGLE COLOR PHOTO REPEAT 4 OK MIRROR IMAGE MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT Press the “EXTRA SIZE” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for EXTRA SIZE will appear.
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS I 6 Press the upper “OK” key on the touch panel. 7 Press the “AUTO IMAGE” key on the touch panel. 8 Enter the desired number of copies and press either of the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key. OK CANCEL 3 CHAPTER 2 1/4 OK (5 1/2~17) inch SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 11 17 14 /4 Y-4 SELECT 1 2 INTE 3INTERRUPT 4 5 6 CLEAR CLE CA AL ALL 8 9 C C PROGRAM AUDIT 0 3-40 Refer to page 2-11 for the AUTO IMAGE function.
CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner. ● ● 4-1 4 ● CHAPTER ● Page PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 ADDING TONER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAPER Types and sizes of copy paper ● Size Weight Capacity (20 lb. bond paper) Paper trays 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" 16 lbs. to 28 lbs. 500 sheets Bypass tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 12" x 18" 16 lbs. to 75 lbs. (Ordinary paper) 50 sheets For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. 4 CHAPTER SUPPLIES Paper Loading copy paper “OPEN TRAY AND ADD PAPER.” will be displayed when there is no copy paper in a selected paper feed station.
PAPER Loading paper in the paper trays 2 Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. 4 CHAPTER 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. SUPPLIES Paper ● Maximum height line 3 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.
ADDING TONER The message “ TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. ” will appear in the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. ( indicate toner types. Y : yellow, M : magenta, C : cyan, BK : black) If copying is continued, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message display changes to “ADD TONER.PRESS .” indicating that the toner supply is empty. Toner can be added any time after the message “ TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. ” appears.
ADDING TONER 20 x 3 5x Tap on the top of the new toner cartridge 5 times. Then hold the toner cartridge horizontally and vigorously shake it about 20 times. This will loosen the toner and allow it to flow more easily into the toner hopper. CHAPTER CAUTION Be sure to perform these steps. If not, toner may not flow easily into the toner hopper. 4 SUPPLIES Adding toner 4 Place the new toner cartridge with the protrusions into the notches of the relevant toner hopper as shown.
ADDING TONER 7 Tap on the top of the toner cartridge to ensure that the cartridge completely empties. CAUTION 4 CHAPTER Be sure to perform this step. If not, some toner may be scattered when the cartridge is removed. ● 9 10 The cartridge opening will be closed as it is moved back along the guides. Push the toner box back into the copier. Close the front cover. NOTE: Add only one cartridge of the color toner indicated as being low or empty.
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 staple sorter (AR-SS2) and the finisher (AR-FN4). 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. ● ● ● ● Page MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT . . . 5-12 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message “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 (A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the right and out from the document feeder tray. Feeding roller cover ● Be sure to open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display. (B) Open the exit roller cover and gently pull the original out. ● Be sure to open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display. Exit roller cover (C) Open the feeding roller cover and the document feeder cover, and remove the original.
MISFEED REMOVAL 2 Turn the transport lever to the left. 3 Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to feed the misfed paper into the copier. ● ● Do not pull out the paper transport in this step. Do not pull the misfed paper out through the bypass tray because unfixed toner may soil the inside of the copier. Roller rotating knob A Pull out the paper transport. 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Push the paper transport back securely into the copier and turn the transport lever back.
MISFEED REMOVAL 7 MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Close the front cover. Misfeed in the paper trays CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 1 Open the right side covers. 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. ● Grasp the handle and gently open the cover. 5 CHAPTER ● Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.
MISFEED REMOVAL 4 MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. Close the paper tray and the side covers. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the transport area, exit area and fusing area CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 2 Turn the transport lever to the left. 3 Check to see if any paper is misfed in the exit area. 5 CHAPTER 1 Open the front cover. COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal Roller rotating knob B ● ● Do not pull out the paper transport in this step.
MISFEED REMOVAL 4 Open the upper right side cover to check to see if any paper is misfed. 1 Grasp the handle and open the cover. 2 If any misfed paper is seen, turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to feed the misfed paper into the copier. 3 Gently close the upper right side cover. Roller rotating knob A 5 CHAPTER Caution 6 Remove any misfed paper from the paper transport.
MISFEED REMOVAL If the misfed paper is in the fusing unit: 1 Open the fusing unit cover in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION The fusing unit is hot. Use care in removing paper. 2 Roller rotating knob B Turn roller rotating knob remove the misfed paper. B in the direction of the arrow to NOTE: Be sure to turn roller rotating knob B only in the direction of the arrow. If the knob is turned in the opposite direction, the copier may malfunction.
MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the optional duplex module MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. NOTES: CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. ● For misfeed removal from an optional staple sorter (AR-SS2) or an optional finisher (AR-FN4), please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment. ● If any other misfeed locations are indicated, be sure to remove any misfed paper from these locations before pulling out the duplex module.
MISFEED REMOVAL 5 Remove the misfed paper. ● Turn roller rotating knob C in the direction of the arrow and remove the misfed paper. ● Slide the paper guide if needed. Roller rotating knob C 6 5 CHAPTER COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 5-10 Push the duplex module back into the copier.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message “READY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. CODE: )” appears in the message display, service by an authorized Sharp Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your Service Center as soon as possible.
TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT When the message “TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT IS FULL. CALL FOR SERVICE.” appears in the message display, contact your Service Center.
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 ● Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. ● Power switch on? Turn the power switch on. ● Copy density properly adjusted? See page 2-16.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution ● Non-standard paper used? Use standard paper. If using special papers, feed the paper through the bypass tray. ● Is paper properly installed? See pages 2-14 and 4-2. ● Pieces of paper inside copier? Remove all pieces of misfed paper. See page 5-2. ● Paper curled or damp? Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in a dry location. See page 4-9. Dust, dirt, smudges appear on copies.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior [AR-C160 with optional document cover] [Optional RADF] 6 CHAPTER Exit tray Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray. Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. Front cover Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier. Operation panel All copier controls are located here for easy operation. Original holder (optional) Keep originals here.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior Fusing unit The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area. Document feeder indicators (document feeder is optional) Original feed indicator Indicates the originals in the tray will be fed. Original reminder Indicates an original is still on the document glass. Roller rotating knobs Turn to remove misfed paper. Paper transport Pull out to remove misfed paper. NOTE: Follow information messages for misfeed removal procedure. (See page 5-2 to 5-10.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel SPECIAL MODES DATA INFORMATION ON LINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTERRUPT CUSTOM SETTINGS PRINT COPY 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT CLEAR ALL 7 8 AUDIT 0 CA 9 PROGRAM C P CLEAR 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.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Touch Panel (Basic screen) SPECIAL MODES READY TO COPY. INFORMATION ORIGINAL 812 11 CUSTOM SETTINGS 812 11R 2-SIDED COPY 1.812 11 2.11 17 3.812 14 OUTPUT AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT INFORMATION key (p. 1-7) Press for operation guidance on use of various features of this copier. Press for guidance when a misfeed occurs, when adding toner, or when used toner must be disposed of.
USER MAINTENANCE The document glass, the optional document cover or the transport belt of the optional RADF must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass, the optional document cover or the transport belt of the optional RADF 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. 1 CUSTOM SETTINGS 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 6 CHAPTER GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications 6-8 Type Console Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy paper sizes Max. 12" x 18", min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 13/64" (5 mm) (leading edge) Max. 9/32" (7 mm) (trailing edge) Max. 1/4" (6 mm) (along all other edges in total) Copying speed Color: 16 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 11") 11 copies/min. (8-1/2" x 11"R) 9 copies/min.
SPECIFICATIONS Copier dimensions (with optional document cover) 29-17/32" (W) x 27-3/8" (D) x 41-47/64" (H) (750 mm (W) x 695 mm (D) x 1060 mm (H)) Opperating conditions* Temperature: 59°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C) Humidity: 20% to 80% * If the temperature is higher than 86°F (30°C), the humidity should be lower than 60%.
SPECIFICATIONS Acoustic Noise Emission (measurement according to ISO7779) Printing mode Color 6.4B 6.3B 5.2B Bystander positions 50dB(A) 48dB(A) 24dB(A) Operator position 50dB(A) 49dB(A) 24dB(A) Sound power level LwA Sound pressure level LpA Emission Concentration (measurement according to RAL UZ62) Ozone 0.02 mg/m3 or less Dust 0.075 mg/m3 or less Styrene 0.07 mg/m3 or less Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.
CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the 20-Bin Staple Sorter (AR-SS2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC2N) and Finisher (AR-FN4). ● ● ● ● 7 7-1 CHAPTER Page SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Using the staple sorter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The options which are available for this copier are shown below. 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) Reversing automatic document feeder (AR-RF1) Document cover (AR-VR2) Finisher (AR-FN4) Duplex module (AR-DU2N) 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS2N) Large capacity tray (AR-LC2N) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT System configuration The front cover is to be transferred from the main unit.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) There are two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies from different originals into separate sort bins. The AR-SS2 20-Bin Staple Sorter has, in addition to the above two modes, a STAPLE SORT mode. Sorted copies can be automatically stapled together. The maximum allowable number of copies varies with the selected mode.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Using the staple sorter SORT GROUP Press the OUTPUT key and select the desired mode. To cancel the mode, press the OUTPUT key and select “NON SORT” on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. NON-SORT OK OUTPUT NON SORT AUTO EXPOSURE SORT STAPLE SORT AUTO 8/12 11 PAPER SELECT GROUP 100% COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. When none of the three sorter modes, SORT, STAPLE SORT or GROUP is selected, the copier is in the NON-SORT mode.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) SORTER CAPACITY Sort bins Sort Mode: Bin capacity (max.) Paper size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" Staple Sort Mode: 25 Paper size Bin capacity (max.) 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" Group Mode: 50 Top bin 100 sheets in the NON-SORT mode (60 sheets for 8-1/2" x 13, 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17", and 12" x 18" ) 30 25 Bin capacity (max.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples copies of 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17" sizes. For other paper sizes, use the manual stapling mode. See page 7-8. Using the document glass 1 Stapling position 2-SIDED COPY OK 2 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.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Using the optional RADF 1 Stapling position Set the originals in the document feeder tray face up with the stapling position in the upper left corner. ● 2-SIDED COPY OK 2 Press the OUTPUT key and select the STAPLE SORT mode. ● OUTPUT STAPLE SORT SORT GROUP 100% COPY RATIO N 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL 7 8 0 4 Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Manual stapling To use the stapling feature only, without using the STAPLE SORT mode, follow the procedure below. Copies 1 2 Align the edges of the copies to be stapled. Place the set of copies into the top bin, making sure the edges are flush with the inner right corner, as shown in the figure. ● Make sure that there is no paper in the other sort bins. If there is, the manual staple key will not light up. ● Up to 30 sheets of paper can be stapled together.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “ADD STAPLES.” will appear. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. 3 Remove the empty staple cartridge from inside the staple box. 4 Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicks in place. ● Lift the release lever to unlock the staple box. Then pull out the box.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) 7 CHAPTER 7-10 5 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. 6 Insert the staple box into the stapler until it clicks in place. 7 Close the stapler cover. 8 Place a sheet of paper into the top bin. Press the manual staple ( ) key on the staple sorter when it lights up. ● Pull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may be torn. ● Check to see whether the sheet is stapled.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM.” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. 3 Lower the lever at the end of the staple box and remove the jammed staples. 4 Return the lever to its original position. ● Lift the release lever to unlock the staple box. Then pull out the box.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) 5 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 6 Close the stapler cover. 7 Following the stapling procedure on page 7-8, staple a copy to check that the stapler works properly. ● 7 CHAPTER 7-12 If it does not, repeat this procedure until it does.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Misfeed removal MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “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. 2 Remove the misfed paper from the sorter or from the exit area of the copier.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Specifications No. of bins 20 Paper size Max. 12" x 18" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Stapling capacity 30 sheets (28 lbs.) Power supply Drawn from the copier Weight* Approx. 58.2 lbs. (26.4kg) Dimensions 16-37/64" (W) x 23-25/64" (D) x 24-37/64" (H) (421 mm (W) x 594 mm (D) x 624 mm (H)) *with mounting kit Bin capacity Bin Top Bin Top Bin and Other Bins Mode NON-SORT SORT Paper Weight 13 ~ 28 lbs. 28+ ~ 75 lbs. 17 ~ 28 lbs.* 17 ~ 28 lbs.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2N) The large capacity tray provides the added convenience of having 3,000 additional sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" paper available. PART NAMES Paper tray control button OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Large capacity tray (AR-LC2N) Specifications Paper weight 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. Paper capacity 3,000 sheets (20 lbs.) Weight Approx. 70.6 lbs.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2N) 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. ● OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Large capacity tray (AR-LC2N) Maximum height line 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.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “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. MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2N) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Large capacity tray (AR-LC2N) 7 CHAPTER 7-18 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. ● ● 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.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) The AR-FN4 finisher provides an offset stack mode of the output for both copying and printing. A staple print mode is provided for the print mode only and will not function in the copy mode. PART NAMES Offset tray Finisher release lever Staple cartridge Pull out the tray extension when 8-1/2" x 14" or larger paper is to be output. Specifications Paper Ordinary capacity/size paper (16~28 lbs.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Offset stack In the initial settings, the offset stack function is set to off. To enable the offset stack function, press the “OUTPUT” key and then touch the “OFFSET” icon on the touch panel. To disable the “OFFSET” function, press the “OUTPUT” key and then touch the “NON OFFSET” icon. When the offset function is selected, the output tray will move side to side each time a set is output so that each set is offset by approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the previous set.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple print* (*In the PRINT mode only) The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17". NOTE: In the COPY mode, which delivers the paper face up, this function is not available. DATA 1 ON LINE PRINT Check the operation panel to confirm that the ONLINE indicator is lit.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES.” will appear. Replace the staple as follows: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull out the staple box.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. 6 Insert the staple box into the stapler until it clicks in place. 7 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Pull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may be torn. ● If the stapler does not work properly after cartridge installation, it may have a jammed staple in it. See next page. ● Staples for the finisher are available from your Sharp dealer.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull out the staple box.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 6 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release lever while moving the finisher toward the copier.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed removal MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “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 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper. 3 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. ● If the message indicating a misfeed is still displayed, check the inside of the copier and remove any remaining misfed paper.
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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