Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Part 1: General Information
- PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS
- OPERATION MANUALS
- INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
- CAUTIONS
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- MAIN FEATURES
- PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
- TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
- AUDITING MODE
- LOADING PAPER
- Identifying the trays
- Loading paper in paper tray 1 - tray 2
- Loading paper in paper tray 3
- Changing the paper size in paper tray 3
- Changing the paper size in paper tray 4
- Loading paper in paper tray 5 (optional large capacity tray)
- Specifications (optional large capacity tray)
- Loading paper in the bypass tray
- Specifications of paper trays (Types and sizes of paper that can be used in the trays)
- Setting the paper type and paper size
- Setting the paper size when a special size is loaded
- CUSTOM SETTINGS
- REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES
- STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
- MISFEED REMOVAL
- REMOVING AN ORIGINAL MISFEED
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- FINISHER AND SADDLE STITCH FINISHER
- INSERTER
- Part 2: Copier Operation
- AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER
- PLACING ORIGINALS
- CHECKING THE SIZE OF A PLACED ORIGINAL
- STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL SIZES
- NORMAL COPYING
- ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE
- REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
- SPECIAL PAPERS
- SPECIAL MODES
- General procedure for using special functions
- Margin shift
- Erase
- Dual page copy
- Pamphlet copy
- Job build
- Tandem copy
- Covers/inserts
- About the explanations of covers and inserts
- Preparations for using covers and inserts
- Procedure for inserting front and back cover paper
- Procedure for adding inserts
- Checking, editing, and deleting cover/insert pages
- Examples of covers and inserts
- Symbols used for covers and inserts
- Covers (One-sided copying of one-sided originals)
- Covers (Two-sided copying of one-sided originals)
- Covers (One-sided copying of Two-sided originals)
- Covers (Two-sided copying of two-sided originals)
- Inserts (One-sided copying of one-sided originals)
- Inserts (One-sided copying of two-sided originals)
- Transparency film with insert sheets
- Multi shot
- Book copy
- Tab copy
- Card shot
- Mirror image
- B/W reverse
- STORING, USING AND DELETING JOB PROGRAMS
- INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
- USER MAINTENANCE
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- OVERVIEW
- TO USE THE DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION
- SAVING A DOCUMENT IMAGE FILE
- CALLING UP AND USING A FILE
- CUSTOM SETTINGS
- ENTERING CHARACTERS
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- SPECIFICATIONS
- INDEX
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PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS
The table below shows the product models covered by this manual.
(As of February 2004)
OPERATION MANUALS
The following operation manuals are provided for the machine. Please read the appropriate manuals as needed for
the features you wish to learn about.
● Operation manual (for general information and copier operation) (this manual):
The first half of this manual provides general information about the machine, including safety information, loading
paper, removing misfeeds, and regular maintenance.
The second half of the manual explains how to use the copy and document filing functions.
● Key operator's guide:
This primarily explains key operator programs for machine management and copier related functions. Key
operator programs for the printer and network scanner functions are explained in the manuals for those functions.
Key operator programs are used by key operators to configure function settings to meet the needs of the
customer.
● Operation manual (for facsimile)
This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a facsimile. To use the fax function, the facsimile
expansion kit must be installed.
● Software setup guide (for printer)
This explains how to connect the machine to your computer, install the printer driver for Windows, and configure
the printer driver settings.
● Operation manual (for printer)*
This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer.
● Operation manual (for network scanner)*
This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a network scanner when connected to a computer.
To use the network scanner function, the machine must be configured for use as a network printer and the AR-
NS3 network scanner expansion kit must be installed.
* The Operation manual (for printer) and the Operation manual (for network scanner) are provided as PDF files
in the CD-ROM.
These manuals are not provided as printed manuals.
NOTES
● Considerable care has been taken in preparing this manual. If you have any comments or concerns about the
manual, please contact your nearest SHARP Service Department.
● This product has undergone strict quality control and inspection procedures. In the unlikely event that a defect
or other problem is discovered, please contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
● Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during use of the
product or its options, or failures due to incorrect operation of the product and its options, or other failures, or for
any damage that occurs due to use of the product.
The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine
due to product improvements and modifications.
Model Product configuration
AR-M550U/AR-M620U/AR-M700U Digital Laser Copier/Printer
AR-M550N/AR-M620N/AR-M700N Digital Multifunctional System