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Sharp AR-505 Operation Manual

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MODEL
AR-505
DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
GETTING STARTED
MAKING COPIES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLIES
COPIER TROUBLE?
GENERAL
INFORMATION
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
KEY OPERATOR'S
GUIDE
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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-505 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL Page GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SUPPLIES COPIER TROUBLE? GENERAL INFORMATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " "...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page Page CHAPTER 4 INTRODUCTION ....2 SUPPLIES USING THIS MANUAL ....2 PAPER ......4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper ..4-2 Loading copy paper ....4-2 CHAPTER 1 ADDING TONER ....4-5 GETTING STARTED USED TONER DISPOSAL .... 4-7 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ....

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The AR-505 copier is a digital image processing copier which provides high productivity and convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions. Amongst its 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.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    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 ......1-7 USING THE TOUCH PANEL ......1-8 How to use the touch panel ......

  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS To ensure safety and proper machine performance, please note the following before initial installation and whenever the machine is to be relocated. The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements.

  • Page 7: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. 3. Since a hard disk drive is built into the copier, be sure to turn the Fusing unit power switch to the “OFF”...
  • Page 8 CAUTIONS CAUTION VAROITUS! For Europe: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TO BEAM. TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN VORSICHT LASER KLASSE 1 TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 UNSICHTBARE YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

  • Page 9: Power On And Off

    POWER ON AND OFF 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 Power on up takes less than 150 seconds.

  • Page 10: Power Save Modes

    POWER ON AND OFF 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.

  • Page 11: Information Function

    INFORMATION FUNCTION 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. Press the INFORMATION ( ) key in the standby mode.

  • Page 12: Using The Touch Panel

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel You can set or cancel a function displayed on the touch READY TO COPY. panel by pressing (touching) a key with a finger. The touch key operation can be confirmed with a beep tone (and highlighted display).

  • Page 13: Function Setting Icons

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL Function setting icons Selected special functions are indicated with their icons on READY TO COPY. the basic screen. The setting screen for a selected function can be easily called by pressing its icon. (The functions indicated below with *1 have no setting screen and, therefore, no setting screen can be called.) If multiple special functions are selected, up to six icons will be displayed.

  • Page 14: Face Up/Face Down Delivery

    FACE UP/FACE DOWN DELIVERY In this copier, copies will be delivered face up or face down depending on the features and paper type to be used. When normal copying is performed in the sort or group mode using plain paper, copies will be delivered face down.

  • Page 15: Making Copies

    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 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS ......

  • Page 16: Auditing Accounts

    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 8-9 for setting the auditing mode. The initial status of the message display will be: ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER.
  • Page 17 USING THE RSPF The RSPF (reversing single pass feeder) will handle The RSPF can handle a maximum of 50 originals in multiple originals. A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper size. Before loading originals into the document feeder 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 1-sided, and 2-sided to tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips 2-sided copying can be performed.
  • Page 18 USING THE RSPF 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. The original size will be indicated on the touch panel, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected.
  • Page 19 USING THE RSPF 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. Maximum height line Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. AUTO Press the key on the touch panel.
  • Page 20 USING THE RSPF 2-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. Maximum height line Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. AUTO Press the key on the touch panel.
  • Page 21 USING THE RSPF 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. Maximum height line Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. AUTO Press the key on the touch panel.

  • Page 22: Copying From The Document Glass

    COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Use the document glass for copying single originals, If the orientation of the original does not match that bound documents, and other originals that cannot be set of the copy paper when both the original and copy in the RSPF.

  • Page 23: Copying From The Document Glass

    COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Use the 10-key pad to enter the desired number of INTERRUPT copies. The number will be shown in the copy quantity display of the touch panel. A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” is displayed.
  • Page 24 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. AUTO Press the key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO A4 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Press the “OK” key. READY TO COPY. 2-SIDED COPY AUTO A4 AUTO 100%...

  • Page 25: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 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.
  • Page 26 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual selection Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. 106~200 g /m AUTO A4 100% PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Use the key to select menu 1 or menu 2 for copy MENU MENU 1 ratio selection.
  • Page 27 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Use the “PAPER SELECT” key to select the paper tray READY TO COPY. with the desired paper size. 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.

  • Page 28: Special Papers (Manual Feed)

    Insert the copy paper all the way into the bypass tray. Labels, tracing paper, and other special purpose papers other than SHARP recommended transparency film must be fed individually. Multiple sheets of SHARP recommended transparency film can be loaded in the bypass tray.
  • Page 29 SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and COPY. then select the bypass tray. If paper type selection has been enabled, select “60 ~ 105 g/m ” (“16 ~ 28 lbs.”) or “106 ~ 200 g/m ”...

  • Page 30: Exposure Adjustments

    EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS This copier has four exposure modes to choose from: AUTOMATIC, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO and PHOTO. Automatic This is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the AUTO characteristics of an original being copied are “read” by the exposure system, and exposure adjustments are made automatically.

  • Page 31: Sort/Group

    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 GROUP ( ) icon is indicated, copies will be grouped by originals. When the RSPF is used for copying, copies will be collated in the default setting.

  • Page 32: Job Memory

    JOB MEMORY Frequently used job programs can be stored in each 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.
  • Page 33 JOB MEMORY Deleting a stored job program Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a job program” on the EXIT JOB PROGRAMS previous page. (1. Press the PROGRAM ( ) key. 2. PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. Press the “STORE/DELETE” key.) Select the storage register number of the program to be deleted.

  • Page 34: Interrupting A Copy Run

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT can be used to temporarily stop a long copy run so that another job can be run. Duplex copying and tandem copying cannot be selected during interrupt copying. Press the INTERRUPT ( ) key. When the document feeder is being used, the copier will stop after completing the copying of the originals which have been fed INTERRUPT into the document feeder.

  • Page 35: Special Functions

    CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special copying functions including various image editing functions which have been made possible by digital image processing technology. Page XY ZOOM ........3-2 MARGIN SHIFT ........3-4 ERASE ......... 3-6 DUAL PAGE COPYING ......3-8 MULTI SHOT ........

  • Page 36: Xy Zoom

    XY ZOOM The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to Copy be changed independently. If this feature is selected, the copy ratios can be set from 25% to 400%. Original from document glass from RSPF Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass.
  • Page 37 XY ZOOM Press the key. TO COPY. The copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction will be highlighted. ZOOM 100% READY TO COPY. Use the reduction, enlargement, and ZOOM ( keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction. To change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction again, press key.

  • Page 38: Margin Shift

    MARGIN SHIFT The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text Original Copy or image to the right both 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.

  • Page 39: Margin Shift

    MARGIN SHIFT Press the “MARGIN SHIFT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The setting screen for MARGIN SHIFT will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY READY TO COPY. TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP CANCEL...

  • Page 40: Erase

    ERASE Edge eras This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre 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. Centre erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents.
  • Page 41 ERASE Select the desired erase mode. READY TO COPY. Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTRE ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTRE ERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be CANCEL ERASE highlighted. (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTRE ERASE EDGE+CENTRE ERASE Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or centre erase if needed.

  • Page 42: Dual Page Copying

    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. Place the originals on the document glass with the centre of the two pages aligned with the paper size index A4 (...

  • Page 43: Dual Page Copying

    DUAL PAGE COPYING Ensure that the desired tray is selected. EADY TO COPY. 106~200 g /m AUTO IMAGE AUTO AUTO A4 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Enter the desired number of copies. INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key.

  • Page 44: Multi Shot

    MULTI SHOT The MULTI SHOT function is used to copy several originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. When using the document glass, place the originals one at a time starting with the first original.
  • Page 45 MULTI SHOT Press the “MULTI SHOT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The function setting screen for MULTI SHOT will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE READY TO COPY. MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS CANCEL MULTI SHOT TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY...
  • Page 46 MULTI SHOT Press the upper “OK” key. CANCEL SHOT LAYOUT BORDER LINE 4inl 16inl Enter the desired number of copies. INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key. INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned.

  • Page 47: Covers

    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.
  • Page 48 COVERS Select cover placement. Select “FRONT”, “BACK” or “FRONT+BACK” on the touch CANCEL COVERS panel. PRINT ON FRONT FRONT BACK FRONT+BACK Indicate whether the front cover sheets are to be copied on or not. CANCEL Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. If “YES” is selected, the PRINT ON FRONT COVER? first page of the document will be copied onto the front cover sheet.

  • Page 49: Transparency Film With Insert Sheets

    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. This mode can be selected only in the 1-sided to 1-sided and 2-sided to 1-sided modes.

  • Page 50: Transparency Film With Insert Sheets

    TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS Indicate whether the insert sheets are to be copied on or not. CANCEL Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. PRINT ON THE INSERT SHEETS? Press the upper “OK” key. THE INSERT Load transparency film into the bypass tray. Ensure that the desired tray is selected for insert sheets.

  • Page 51: Pamphlet Copy

    PAMPHLET COPY The PAMPHLET COPY function is used to arrange copies in proper Originals (1-sided) order for eventual centre-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.
  • Page 52 PAMPHLET COPY Press the “PAMPHLET COPY” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The setting screen for PAMPHLET COPY will appear. SPECIAL MODES Depending on the setting of the tandem copying, the “PAMPHLET DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY COPY”...
  • Page 53 PAMPHLET COPY Check the copy paper selection. If the AUTO IMAGE function is selected, reduction or enlargement and image rotation will be automatically performed as required. The AUTO IMAGE function is automatically selected when the PAMPHLET COPY function is selected. PAPER SELECT In some regions, the AUTO PAPER SELECT function is automatically selected in place of the AUTO IMAGE function.

  • Page 54: Image Editing Functions

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The image editing functions include the following functions. Centring: Shifts the image to the centre 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.

  • Page 55: Image Editing Functions

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY READY TO COPY. TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS SPECIAL MODES INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT IMAGE EDIT...

  • Page 56: Repeat Copy

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS REPEAT COPY REPEAT COPY is used to produce repeated images of an original on a single sheet of paper. Border lines can be drawn to separate repeated images. Up to 16 (4 x 4) copies can be made on a single sheet. When a standard size original is copied onto a standard size paper, copy ratio will be automatically calculated based on the original size and the number of the images required in single sheet of paper.
  • Page 57 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO 100% EXPOSURE...
  • Page 58 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. CANCEL BORDER LINE Make all other desired copier selections and enter the INTERRUPT desired number of copies. If the required area of the originals is not included on the copies, select a proper reduction ratio. CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM...

  • Page 59: B/W Reverse

    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 cancelled, the TEXT mode will not automatically be cancelled.
  • Page 60 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. REPEAT COPY REVERSE BINDING Make all other desired copier selections and enter the INTERRUPT desired number of copies. CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key. INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start.

  • Page 61: Binding Change

    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 B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17") originals in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode to allow left side binding.
  • Page 62 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. Press the 2-SIDED COPY key and select the 1-sided to 2- sided copy mode. AUTO Press the SPECIAL MODES key. The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. READY TO CO Press the “IMAGE EDIT”...
  • Page 63 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. REPEAT COPY REVERSE BINDING Make all other desired copier selections and enter the INTERRUPT desired number of copies. CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key. INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start.

  • Page 64: Text Stamp

    TEXT STAMP The text stamp functions include the following functions. These functions are selected by pressing the “TEXT Date: Adds the current date to the copies. STAMP” key on the SPECIAL MODES screen and then Select stamp: Adds a selected stamp to the copies. selecting from the “TEXT STAMP”...

  • Page 65: Text Stamp

    TEXT STAMP Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel. The TEXT STAMP menu will appear. READY TO COPY. READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES SPECIAL MODES TEXT STAMP DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY SELECT DATE TRANSPARENCY STAMP MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS PAGE...
  • Page 66 TEXT STAMP Select the print direction. SELECT DATE STAMP If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the PAGE WATERMARK portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION Press the upper “OK” key. STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK...

  • Page 67: Select Stamp

    TEXT STAMP SELECT STAMP The SELECT STAMP function adds a selected stamp such as “Confidential” or “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”.
  • Page 68 TEXT STAMP Select the desired stamp to be printed. SELECT STAMP CANCEL The selected stamp will be highlighted. Confidential Urgent Copy Preliminary Draft Final OPTION Select the pages to be stamped. CANCEL 1ST PAGE Indicate whether the stamp is to be printed only on the first page Urgent ONLY or on all pages, by pressing the “1ST PAGE ONLY”...
  • Page 69 TEXT STAMP Press the lower “OK” key. The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. CANCEL POSITION SELECT DATE Select the print direction. STAMP If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER portrait orientation ( ) must be selected.

  • Page 70: Watermark

    TEXT STAMP WATERMARK The WATERMARK function adds a selected watermark such as “Confidential” or “Urgent” to the copies. The watermark will be printed in gray tone at the centre of copies. Draft The watermarks which can be selected are: “Confidential”, “Urgent”, Draft “Copy”, “Preliminary”, “Draft”, and “Final”.
  • Page 71 TEXT STAMP Press the “WATERMARK” key on the touch panel. PECIAL MODES The setting screen for WATERMARK will appear. EXT STAMP READY TO COPY. SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER WATERMARK CANCEL 1ST PAGE Confidential Urgent PRINT ONLY DIRECTION Copy Preliminary Draft Final...
  • Page 72 TEXT STAMP Press the lower “OK” key. The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. CANCEL SELECT DATE Select the print direction. STAMP PAGE If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the WATERMARK NUMBER portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. PRINT DIRECTION Press the upper “OK”...

  • Page 73: Page Number

    TEXT STAMP PAGE NUMBER The PAGE NUMBER function adds page numbers to the copies. 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.
  • Page 74 TEXT STAMP Press the “PAGE NUMBER” key on the touch panel. PECIAL MODES The setting screen for PAGE NUMBER will appear. EXT STAMP READY TO COPY. SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PAGE NUMBER CANCEL FIRST PAGE PRINT NUMBER DIRECTION -1-,-2-,-3-..
  • Page 75 TEXT STAMP Press the upper “OK” key. EXT STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. CLEAR ALL Press the START ( ) key. START If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned.

  • Page 76: Setting Review

    SETTING REVIEW The current settings of copier functions can be displayed on the touch panel. Press the REVIEW ( ) key. The REVIEW screen will appear. 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 100% basic screen will not be displayed on the REVIEW screen.

  • Page 77: Tandem Copy

    TANDEM COPY If this copier is connected with another copier of the same model through the SCSI cable, copying can be performed using the two copiers allowing copying to be twice as fast as copying on one copier when making multiple copies.

  • Page 78: Tandem Copy

    TANDEM COPY Press the “OK” key. DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS Make all other desired copier settings and enter the INTERRUPT number of copies. The functions selected on the main copier will be used by both copiers. Any function selected on the main copier which has been disabled by a key operator program cannot be used by CLEAR either copier.

  • Page 79: Supplies

    CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner. 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 ......

  • Page 80: Paper

    (8-1/2" x 11" (15 lbs. to 28 lbs.) to 11" x 17") For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. * For paper weighing from 105 to 128 g/m (28 to 34 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is the maximum size that can be fed through the bypass tray.
  • Page 81 PAPER Loading paper in paper trays 1 and 2 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. Only use paper within the Sharp specification and follow the paper manufacturer’s instructions regarding fanning and loading the paper. The tray holds 500 sheets of paper.
  • Page 82 PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 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.

  • Page 83: Adding Toner

    For best copying results, be sure to use GUIDANCE.)” will appear in the message display before the toner only Sharp products. The package of supply is completely empty. If copying is continued, copies will Sharp toner has the Genuine Supplies gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message label.

  • Page 84: Adding Toner

    ADDING TONER Place the new toner cartridge with the protrusions in the notches as shown. Slide the toner cartridge along the guides over the toner hopper. Hold the toner cartridge with one hand and bend the protrusion at the sealing tape as shown in the illustration. Pull on the sealing tape to remove it.

  • Page 85: Used Toner Disposal

    Keep the full toner collecting container until the next regular service call. Your authorised Sharp Service Technician will collect the container for disposal. Install a new toner collecting container until it clicks into place.

  • Page 86: Storage Of Supplies

    GENUINE SUPPLIES Photoconductive drum The AR-505 Copier has advanced process control technology which improves copy quality uniformity. This feature stabilizes copy quality throughout the life of the photoconductive drum by automatically compensating for the changes in drum characteristics due to wear, operator use patterns, and environmental conditions.

  • Page 87: Copier Trouble

    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 ......5-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ......5-14...

  • Page 88: Misfeed Removal

    MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. If paper becomes accidentally torn during removal, be The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum or the corona wires. INDICATED AREA.
  • Page 89 MISFEED REMOVAL (A) Open the feeding roller cover. Feeding roller cover If a misfed original is in the feeding section: Release lever Move the release lever in the direction of the arrow and remove the misfed original. If a misfed original is in the transport section: Paper guide Open the paper guide.
  • Page 90 MISFEED REMOVAL Open the document feeder and gently remove the misfed original. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, open the feeding roller cover. Close the feeding roller cover firmly by pressing in the middle of the cover after removing the misfed original. (B) Unlock the lever and open the transport cover.
  • Page 91 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the bypass tray A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Gently pull the misfed paper out. Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed display. Misfeed in paper trays 1 and 2 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.
  • Page 92 MISFEED REMOVAL Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out the paper tray which was in use and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. NOTE: If the paper misfed in tray 2 and the paper has dropped beyond the tray, remove the tray and remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 93 MISFEED REMOVAL Remove the misfed paper. Transport lever Turn the transport lever to the left. CAUTION The area behind the transport lever is hot. Use sufficient care in handling this lever. Turn roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 94 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. NOTE: If an optional finisher (AR-FN3) is fitted, please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment for additional misfeed removal help. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the front cover.
  • Page 95 MISFEED REMOVAL If the misfed paper is in the exit area: Turn roller rotating knob and remove the paper. Roller rotating knob C If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step , raise exit area lever and remove the paper. Exit area lever CAUTION The part of exit area shown in the illustration may be hot.
  • Page 96 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the reversing area A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the left side cover. Gently remove the misfed paper. Open the exit area cover carefully. Raise the paper guide and gently remove the misfed paper. Paper guide 5-10...
  • Page 97 MISFEED REMOVAL If the misfed paper cannot be removed in the above step, turn roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow and remove the paper. Roller rotating knob Close the exit area cover and the left side cover. Misfeed in the duplex module A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.
  • Page 98 MISFEED REMOVAL Remove any misfed paper from the duplex module. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. Close the exit area cover. If the misfed paper is in the right side of the duplex module: Open the right side cover. Hold the handle and gently open the cover.

  • Page 99: Maintenance Required

    MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message “READY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE REQUIRED)” appears in the message display, service by an authorised Sharp Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your Service Centre as soon as possible. 5-13...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    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. Copier does not operate.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    See page 6-7. If a problem persists after checking the above, please consult your key operator prior to contacting your authorised Sharp Service Centre. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into this copier. Should the copier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem and stop the copier to prevent damage.

  • Page 103: General Information

    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 ....

  • Page 104: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Exit area cover Paper trays Open to remove misfed paper. Each tray holds 500 sheets of paper. Power switch Front cover Press to turn copier power on and off. Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier.

  • Page 105: Interior

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior Fusing unit Roller rotating knobs The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area. Turn to remove misfed paper. Transport lever Paper guide Turn to open the transport section. Push down to remove misfed paper. Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum.

  • Page 106: Operation Panel

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL DATA ON LINE START PRINT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM COPY The key and indicators are not used for the copier features. LCD touch panel START ( ) key and indicator Displays information to assist the operator. Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

  • Page 107: Touch Panel (Basic Screen)

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Touch Panel (Basic screen) READY TO COPY. ORIGINAL 106~200 g /m AUTO AUTO A4 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO COPY RATIO key CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key Press to select a reduction or enlargement copy Press to set key operator programs or adjust the ratio or select the automatic copy ratio selection contrast of the touch panel.

  • Page 108: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE The document glass and the document feeder cover must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document feeder cover Wipe the document glass and the document feeder cover with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with water.

  • Page 109: Touch Panel Contrast Adjustment

    TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT The contrast of the touch panel can be adjusted as below. Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key. Press the “DISPLAY CONTRAST” key on the touch ETTINGS panel. DISPLAY KEY OPERATOR CONTRAST PROGRAMS Press the “LIGHTER” or “DARKER” key to adjust the TTINGS contrast.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS COPIER Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original feed system Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) Original sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17") Copy sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A6 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Image loss: Max.
  • Page 111 SPECIFICATIONS Power consumption Max. 1.94 kW Overall dimensions 1292 mm (W) x 700 mm (D) (50-7/8" (W) x 27-9/16" (D)) Weight Approx. 102 kg (225 lbs.) Copier dimensions 600 mm (W) x 700 mm (D) x 773 mm (H) (23-5/8" (W) x 27-9/16" (D) x 30-7/16" (H)) Operating conditions Temperature: 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) Humidity:...

  • Page 113: Optional Equipment

    CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the Finisher (AR-FN3), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC1N) and Stand/500-sheet Paper Drawer (AR-DE7) . Page SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......7-2 FINISHER (AR-FN3) ........ 7-3 Part names ........7-3 Specifications ........7-3 Offset stack ........7-4 Sort and group ........

  • Page 114: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The options which are available for this copier are shown below. Finisher (AR-FN3) Large capacity tray (AR-LC1N) Exit tray (AR-TE1) Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE7) 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS3) Tandem-connection cable (AR-CA1)

  • Page 115: Finisher (Ar-Fn3)

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) 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-FN3) is installed, copy sets can be automatically stapled. Unstapled sets or groups of copies can be stacked offset from the previous set or group. Top cover PART NAMES Top tray...

  • Page 116: Offset Stack

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) Offset stack In the initial setting, the offset tray will move from side to side so that OUTPUT each copy set is offset by approximately 30 mm (1.2 inch). TOP TRAY When the offset stack function is disabled, the offset tray will not move from side to side.

  • Page 117: Sort And Group

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) 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 GROUP ( ) icon is indicated on the touch panel, copies will be grouped by originals.

  • Page 118: Staple Sort

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples A4, A4R, B4, and A3 (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. In the STAPLE SORT mode, copying will automatically stop when the number of copies output in the offset tray exceeds certain limits regardless of the tray capacity.

  • Page 119: Set The Number Of Copies

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) Select the desired stapling position. OPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) The AR-FN3 finisher has three selectable stapling positions as shown below. STAPLE SORT SORT GROUP Press the “OK” key. READY TO COPY. (DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP...
  • Page 120 FINISHER (AR-FN3) Using the document glass Set the original on the document glass with the corner Stapling position 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 A4 or A4R (8-1/2"...
  • Page 121 FINISHER (AR-FN3) Press the “OK” key. READY TO COPY. OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO A4 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Set the number of copies. INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key.

  • Page 122: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) 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: While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
  • Page 123 FINISHER (AR-FN3) Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. Pull the tape straight. If not, the tape may tear. Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks into place. Lower the lock lever and return the stapler unit to face down.

  • Page 124: Staple Jam Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) 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. While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. Lower the lock lever to unlock the stapler unit.
  • Page 125 FINISHER (AR-FN3) Return the lever to its original position. Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. Lower the lock lever and return the stapler unit to face down. Push the stapler unit until it locks. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place.

  • Page 126: Misfeed Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN3) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display PRESS of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( ) key for more detailed information as necessary.
  • Page 127 FINISHER (AR-FN3) If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 2, open the cover of the paper feed area of the finisher. Remove the misfed paper. If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 4, close the cover of the paper feed area and open the top cover. Remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 128 FINISHER (AR-FN3) Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the lower transport area A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the paper transport area cover of the finisher. Use the transport area lever to open the transport.
  • Page 129 FINISHER (AR-FN3) Remove the misfed paper. Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow to assist in removing the paper. Roller rotating knob Close the transport. Remove the misfed paper from the inside of offset tray by raising the shutter as shown. Remove the misfed paper from the paper transport area.
  • Page 130 FINISHER (AR-FN3) If the misfed paper is not seen in the paper transport area, turn the roller rotating knob to feed the paper. Roller rotating knob Close the paper transport area cover. Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. 7-18...

  • Page 131: Large Capacity Tray (Ar-Lc1N)

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) The large capacity tray provides the added convenience of having 3,000 additional sheets of A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper available. NOTE: To install the large capacity tray, an optional stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE7) or an equivalent stand must be installed. PART NAMES Paper tray control button Specifications...

  • Page 132: Loading Copy Paper

    When the button lamp goes out, pull the paper tray out. Do not pull the paper tray out before the button lamp goes out. Only use paper within the Sharp specification and follow the paper manufacturer’s instructions regarding fanning and loading the paper.

  • Page 133: Misfeed Removal

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with AREA. PRESS a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( key for more detailed information as necessary.
  • Page 134 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) Push the large capacity tray toward the copier and latch it into place. If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull the tray out. When pulling the large capacity tray out, be sure to pull it out after the paper tray control button lamp goes out.

  • Page 135: Stand/500-Sheet Paper Drawer (Ar-De7)

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER AR-DE7 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 op- tional auxiliary 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS3).

  • Page 136: Loading Copy Paper

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE7) Loading copy paper The method of loading of copy paper for the paper tray of the 500- sheet 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.

  • Page 137: Misfeed Removal

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE7) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with AREA. PRESS a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( key for more detailed information as necessary.

  • Page 139: Key Operator's Guide

    This chapter 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-505 for specific modes of operation. These programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered.

  • Page 140: 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. Registering the key operator code number Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key.
  • Page 141 KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE.” KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS key. OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE. AE:3 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT. TONER SAVE MODE. ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS. Choose a new 5-digit code number and enter it using the INTERRUPT 10-key pad.

  • Page 142: Key Operator Programs

    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 key operator programs are grouped into four categories: account control, other function settings, timer settings, and enable/disable settings.
  • Page 143 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Page No. Date Format Sets the initial date format. 8-20 Setting Date and Time Adjusts the date and time. 8-21 Adjustment Rotation Copy Enables/disables rotation of original images. 8-21 Setting Size Setting for Sets a paper size in each tray with [EXTRA] setting.
  • Page 144 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Page No. Disabling of Duplex Temporarily prevents the duplex system from 8-28 Copying operating when it malfunctions. Allows the use of the copier but not the duplex system. Disabling of Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting 8-29 Stapler repair service.

  • Page 145: Using The Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Using the key operator programs Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key. 6~200 g /m Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel. The following display will appear. EXIT KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE. EXIT CUSTOM SETTINGS DISPLAY...
  • Page 146 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Select the desired category on the touch panel. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Example: To select the account control category, press the COPIER MODE “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key. OTHER FUNCTION TIMER SETTINGS SETTINGS ENABLE/DISABLE ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS Press the key of the desired program on the touch panel. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Example: To see the number of copies per account, press the...

  • Page 147: Account Control

    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. When disabled, the message in the display will be “READY TO COPY.”...
  • Page 148 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT. ACCOUNT SEARCH INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER. ACCOUNT NUMBER OF NUMBER COPIES MADE MAXIMUM 000,000 000,000 ----- NEXT SEARCH Enter the desired account number using the 10-key pad. Press “NEXT SEARCH” key to enter another account number or press the lower “OK”...

  • Page 149: Resetting Account

    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 RESETTING ACCOUNT. ACCOUNT NUMBER OF NUMBER COPIES MADE MAXIMUM...

  • Page 150: Account Number Control

    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.
  • Page 151 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To change an account number Press the “CHANGE” key. Enter the account number to be changed using the 10-key pad. Enter a new account number. Press the “ENTER” key. If a number that is already registered is entered, the message “THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED.”...

  • Page 152: Account Limit Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS PRICE/COPY SETTING PRICE CODE PRESENT PRICE ACCOUNT NUMBER PRICE CODE ----- ALL ACCOUNTS ENTER Enter the account number for which the price code is set, and then press the “ENTER” key. To set a single price code for all accounts, press the “ALL ACCOUNTS”...

  • Page 153: Account Number Security

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Press the “ENTER” key. To limit other accounts, repeat steps 1 to 3. Press the “OK” key to exit the program. To set a limit for all accounts Press the “LIMIT” (ALL ACCOUNTS) key on the touch panel.

  • Page 154: Exposure Adjustment

    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 8-2, KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER.

  • Page 155: Add Or Change Extra Preset Ratios

    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.

  • Page 156: Initial Margin Shift Setting

    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 CANCEL SETTING. SET THE INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT. SIDE 1 SIDE 2 (0~20)

  • Page 157: Stream Feeding Mode

    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.
  • Page 158 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Staple Position Setting This program is used to select the initial stapling position for an optional finisher (AR-FN3). When the “STAPLE POSITION SETTING.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS STAPLE POSITION SETTING. Select the desired stapling position on the touch panel.

  • Page 159: Rotation Copy Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Date and Time Adjustment This program is used to adjust the date and time which will be used for printing date. When the “DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT.
  • Page 160 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Size Setting for [EXTRA] The paper sizes in the paper trays (except an optional large capacity tray) can be changed by the users. The copier senses the paper sizes with the paper size indicators in the paper trays. If a paper size indicator is set to [EXTRA] and this program is used, the copier can sense paper sizes as selected on the setting screen.
  • Page 161 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Specified Paper Tray Selection in Tandem Mode In tandem copying, the paper tray in the sub copier will be selected based on this program. In the default setting, this program is not set and the paper tray of the same size as the paper tray selected in the main copier will be selected.

  • Page 162: Timer Settings

    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. Auto Power Shut-off Timer The auto power shut-off mode is a function to turn off the power 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...

  • Page 163: Preheat Mode Setting

    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.

  • Page 164: Message Time Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Message Time Setting This program is used to adjust the length of time that messages are displayed in the range of 1 to 12 seconds in 1 second increments. When the “MESSAGE TIME SETTING.” key is pressed, the following display will appear.

  • Page 165: Disabling Of Auto Paper Selection

    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 cancelled by pressing the check box of each program. Disabling of Auto Paper Selection This program is used to prevent automatic paper selection. When disabled, the copier will not automatically select a paper tray containing paper that matches the size of the original placed on the document glass or in the document feeder.

  • Page 166: Disabling Deletion Of Job Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling Deletion of Job Programs This program is used to prevent stored programs from being replaced or deleted. If this program is set, storing of job programs is also disabled. To prevent job programs stored in memory from being replaced or deleted, press the check box of “DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROGRAMS.”...

  • Page 167: Disabling Of Stapler

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Stapler This program is used to enable or disable the stapler of the optional finisher (AR-FN3). If the stapler malfunctions, it can be disabled to prevent further malfunction or possible damage to the stapler until it is serviced.
  • Page 168 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To require key operator code entry for access to key operator programs, press the check box of “DISABLING OF PC/ MODEM ACCESS.” to display a check mark in the check box. To permit remote access to key operator programs without key operator code entry, press the check box of this program again to clear the check mark in the check box.

  • Page 169: Total Count

    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.

  • Page 170: Key Operator Assistance Call

    “DISABLING OF STAPLER” (page 8-29) to prevent the use of the stapler. Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service. Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service. THE FINISHER IS OUT OF SERVICE.

  • Page 171: Key Operator Code Number: Factory Setting

    KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER: FACTORY SETTING The following is the factory setting of the Key Operator Code Number, which must be used to access the Key Operator Program. Factory setting = 00000 This number must be entered when accessing the Key Operator Program for the first time.
  • Page 172 2000B DSC3 CINSE1906FC51...
  • Page 173 Required in IEC-950 (EN 60 950) - Europe • The equipment should be installed near an accessible socket outlet for easy disconnection. Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The mains lead of this equipment is already fitted with a mains plug which is either a non-rewireable (moulded) or a rewireable type.
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