MODEL: AR-5516S
AR-5520S
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
OPERATION GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the copier and printer functions of the AR-5516S/AR-5520S digital multifunctional system.
• Where "AR-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". For the name
of your model, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" in the Start Guide.
• The screen images and procedures that appear in this manual are mainly for Windows Vista. With other
versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.
Note
• For information on using your operating system, refer to your operating system's manual or online Help.
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.
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Chapter 1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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Glass cleaner (when the SPF is installed)
Use to clean the original scanning glass. (p.60)
Paper trays
Each tray holds 250 sheets of paper. (p.10)
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Document feeder cover (when the SPF is installed)
/document cover
Open to make copies from the document glass.
Side cover
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
Side cover handle
Pull to open the side cover. (p.51)
Bypass tray guides
Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.11)
Bypass tray
Paper including special paper (such as transparency
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Document glass
Place an original that you wish to scan face down
here. (p.15)
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Handles
Use to move the machine.
Power switch
Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.8)
Operation panel
Contains operation keys and indicator lights. (p.6)
Paper output tray
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Bypass tray extension
Pull out when feeding large paper such as B4 and
A3. (p.11)
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16
Charger cleaner
Use to clean the transfer charger. (p.61)
USB 2.0 connector
Copies and prints are deposited to this tray.
Front cover
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
Connect to your computer to use the printer
function. (Start Guide)
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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Document feeder tray (when the SPF is
installed)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up
here. Holds up to 40 originals.
Fusing unit release levers
To remove a paper misfeed from the fusing unit, push
down on these levers and remove the paper. (p.53)
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
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Original guides (when the SPF is installed)
Adjust to the size of the originals.
Warning
the fusing unit when removing misfed
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or
injury.
Feeding roller cover (when the SPF is installed)
Open to remove misfed originals. (p.50)
Right side cover (when the SPF is installed)
Open to remove misfed originals. (p.50)
Exit area (when the SPF is installed)
Originals exit the machine here after copying.
Toner cartridge lock release lever
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27
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum.
Fusing unit paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
To replace the toner cartridge, pull out the toner
cartridge while pushing on this lever.
The model name can be seen on the machines
front cover.
Note
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Toner cartridge
Contains toner. (p.57)
Roller rotating knob
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
OPERATION PANEL
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3
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ON LINE key (
) / indicator
Paper feed location / misfeed location
indicators
Press to toggle the machine between online and
off-line. The indicator lights up when the machine
is online, and goes off when the machine is off-line.
The indicator blinks while the machine is receiving
print data and while printing is paused. (p.26)
The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit
The general location of misfed paper is shown by a
blinking red indicator (
). (p.50)
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3
4
XY-ZOOM key ( ) / indicator
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Alarm indicators
Press to change the horizontal and vertical copy
[
[
] Toner cartridge replacement required
indicator (p.49)
DUAL PAGE COPY key (
) / indicator
Use to make individual copies of the two pages of
an open book or other two-page original. (p.24)
[
] Developer replacement required indicator
[
[
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key ( AUTO
indicators
/
/
) /
Use to select the exposure mode:
"AUTO", "TEXT", or "PHOTO". (p.18)
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Display
Shows the set number of copies, as well as the
copy ratio, system setting function or setting code,
or an error code when an error occurs.
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6
ORIGINAL key (
indicators
) / ORIGINAL SIZE
original size will light up.
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Numeric keys
Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make
system setting entries. (p.19)
PAPER SIZE indicators
Light up to show the selected copy paper size. (p.12)
To display the total number of pages output by the
machine, hold the [0] key down. (p.58)
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12
CLEAR key (
)
Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a
copy run.
INTERRUPT key ( ) / indicator
Interrupts a copy run. (p.25)
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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When there are two or more paper trays
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Light and Dark keys (
,
) / indicators
Copy ratio display key (
)
Use to adjust the TEXT or PHOTO exposure level.
Hold down when the machine is not in use to
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PAPER SELECT key (
Use to set the paper size in the paper trays. (p.12)
AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator (AUTO
)
ZOOM indicator
Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. (p.21)
)
Audit clear key (
Closes an open account. (p.42)
) key
) (
)
ACC.#-C
Paper of the proper size will be automatically
selected depending on the original size and
selected copy ratio when this indicator is on. (p.17)
(
Use to check the total number of copies made.
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TRAY SETTING key (
)
AUTO IMAGE key (AUTO %) / indicator
Press for automatic copy ratio selection. (p.19)
SPF indicator (when the SPF is installed)
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CLEAR ALL key (
)
Clears all selected settings and returns the
machine to the initial settings. (p.8)
POWER SAVE indicator (
)
Lights up when originals are set in the document
feeder tray. (p.16)
Lights up when the machine is in a power save mode.
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PRESET RATIO selector keys (
indicators
,
) /
START key ( ) / indicator
"Auto power shut-off" mode and to set a system
setting. Copying is possible when the indicator is
on.
Use to select preset reduction/enlargement copy
ratios. (p.20)
Zoom keys (
,
)
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio
from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (p.21)
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POWER ON AND OFF
The power switch is located on the left side of the machine.
POWER ON
Turn the power switch to the "ON"
position.
POWER OFF
Make sure that the machine is not in
operation and then turn the power switch
to the "OFF" position.
It will take about 45
seconds for the machine
to warm up. While the
machine is warming up,
the POWER SAVE
indicator ( ) will blink.
(The POWER SAVE
indicator ( ) will go off
If the power switch is
turned off while the
machine is in operation,
a misfeed may occur and
the job that was in
progress will be
cancelled.
when the machine is
ready to copy.)
However, you can make desired settings and press
the [START] key ( ) during warm-up. Copying will
start after warm-up.
Check the following to make sure the machine is not in
operation:
• The START indicator is lit. (Initial state)
• The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) is lit. ("Preheat
mode" or "Auto power shut-off" mode)
• The machine reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key (
) is pressed,
Note
or when no keys are pressed for the preset "Auto clear" time following the end of a copy job. When the machine
reverts to the initial settings, all settings and functions selected to that point are cancelled. The "Auto clear" time
can be changed in the user settings. (p.36)
• The machine is initially set to automatically enter power save mode if not used for copying or printing, for a
preset period of time. This setting can be changed in the system settings. (p.36)
Power save modes
The machine has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reducing the cost of
operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two
power save modes are "Preheat mode" and "Auto power shut-off mode".
Preheat mode
This function automatically switches the machine to a low power consumption state if the set duration of time
elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) lights up,
however, the keys on the operation panel can be used. Normal operation automatically resumes when a key on the
operation panel is pressed, an original is placed, or a print job is received.
Auto power shut-off mode
This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the
set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. All lights except the POWER
SAVE indicator ( ) and ON LINE indicator go off. To resume normal operation, press the [START] key ( ).
Normal operation also resumes automatically when a print job is received. While in auto power shut-off mode, no
keys (except the [START] key ( )) can be used.
The preheat activation time and the "Auto power shut-off timer" can be changed using system settings. It is
suggested that you set times that are appropriate for your usage of the machine. (p.36)
Note
Initial settings
The machine assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key (
and approximately one minute after the last copy is made in any mode.
Copy ratio: 100%, Exposure: Automatic
) is pressed,
Copy quantity: 0, All special copier modes: Off
Auto paper selection: On, Paper feed station: The tray selected in the "Default tray setting" in the system settings. (p.37)
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LOADING PAPER
The paper required indicator (
) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed tray, or when
the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.
PAPER
For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
Paper tray type
Paper type
Size
Weight
Capacity
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2
2 2
Paper tray
250-sheet paper
feed unit
2 x 250-sheet
paper
Standard paper
Recycled paper
A5*
B5
A4
B4
A3
56 g/m to 90 g/m * 250 sheets
(Load paper lower
than the line on the
tray)
1
feed unit
2
2
3
Bypass tray
Standard paper
Recycled paper
A6R to A3
56 g/m to 90 g/m
100 sheets *
2
Thick paper
Max. 128 g/m
Load one sheet of
these papers at a
time to the bypass
tray.
Transparency film
Labels
Envelopes
International DL
(110 mm x 220 mm)
International C5
(162 mm x 229 mm)
Commercial 9
5 sheets
(3-7/8" x 8-7/8")
Commercial 10
(4-1/8" x 9-1/2")
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* A5 can be used in the upper paper tray but cannot be used in other trays (including trays in optional paper feeding unit).
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2
* When making a large number of copies or prints using 90 g/m paper, remove the output from the paper output tray when
about 100 pages have been printed. The output may not stack correctly if more than 100 pages are allowed to accumulate.
* The number of sheets of the paper which can be set changes with the weight of a paper.
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Special papers
Follow these guidelines when using special papers.
● Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended
paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must
be used, feed each sheet one at a time using the bypass tray (do not attempt continuous copying or
printing).
● There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this
machine. Before using special paper, contact your authorised service representative.
● Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
LOADING PAPER
Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.
Loading the paper tray
Gently lift and pull out the paper tray
until it stops.
Gently push the paper tray into the
machine.
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2
3
4
• If you loaded a different size of paper than
Push the pressure plate down until it
locks in place.
Note
was loaded previously in the tray, go to
Push the centre of the
pressure plate down until
it locks into place.
• When misfeed occurs, rotate the paper 180
degrees and reload it.
• Straighten curled paper before using it.
Load paper into the tray.
• Open the package of
the paper and load it
without fanning the
paper.
• Make sure the stack of
paper is straight before
loading it.
Make sure that the paper
fits under the tabs on the
right side of the tray.
• Do not load paper higher than the line on
the tray (up to 250 sheets).
Note
• Do not add paper to the loaded paper. It
may cause multiple feed of paper.
• A5 can be used in the upper paper tray but
cannot be used in other trays (including
trays in optional paper feeding unit).
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Loading the bypass tray
Unfold the bypass tray.
Insert the paper (print face down) all
the way into the bypass tray.
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3
To prevent a misfeed,
verify once more that the
paper guides are
adjusted to the width of
the paper.
When feeding large
1
• If you loaded paper in the bypass tray,
paper such as B4 and
A3, pull out the bypass
tray extension.
Note
press the [PAPER SELECT] key (
) to
select the bypass tray. The bypass tray will
not be selected automatically.
•
If you set thick paper in the bypass tray, hold
down the [TRAY SETTING] key (
) for
more than 5 seconds, use the [PAPER
SELECT] key (
) to select the bypass tray,
and press [AUTO IMAGE] key (
).
AUTO %
When [AUTO IMAGE] key (
) lights
AUTO %
Set the paper guides to the copy
paper width.
2
up, the paper type is set to thick paper.
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
• Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray.
• Be sure to place A6 or A5 size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram (
).
Not
available
Available
• When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps
(not the closure flap).
• Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a
time through the bypass tray.
• When adding paper, first remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added and then
reload as a single stack. The paper to be added must be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray.
• Do not use paper that is smaller than the original. This may cause smudges or unclean images.
• Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine. This may cause
smudges or unclean images.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Envelopes
Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur.
• Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows.
• Envelopes with rough fibres, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces.
• Envelopes with two or more flaps.
• Envelopes with tape, film, or paper attached to the flap.
• Envelopes with a fold in the flap.
• Envelopes with glue on the flap to be moistened for sealing.
• Envelopes with labels or stamps.
• Envelopes that are slightly inflated with air.
• Envelopes with glue protruding from the seal area.
• Envelopes with part of the seal area peeled off.
CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING
Follow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting.
• The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of
Note
paper or a misfeed, or during interrupt copying.
• During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed.
• A5 size paper can only be selected in upper paper tray.
• Do not load paper that is a different size than the paper size setting. Copying will not be possible.
Hold down the [TRAY SETTING] key
If the machine has two or more paper
trays, use the [PAPER SELECT] key
1
2
(
) for more than 5 seconds to set
the selected paper size.
(
) to select the paper tray for which
you wish to change the paper size
setting.
The currently selected
paper feed location
indicator will blink and the
corresponding paper size
(which is currently set)
indicator will light steadily.
All other indicators will go
out.
Each time the [PAPER
SELECT] key (
) is
pressed, a paper tray will
be indicated with a
blinking paper feed
location indicator.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Use the [ORIGINAL] key (
select the paper size.
) to
Squeeze the lock lever of the front
guide and slide the front guide to
match the width of the paper, and
move the left guide to the appropriate
slot as marked on the tray.
3
4
The indicator of the
selected paper size lights
up.
Left guide
Front guide
Customise the bypass tray setting
• Enter a value for the horizontal/vertical direction by
pressing the numeric keys.
1
• The front guide is a slide-type guide. Grasp the
locking knob on the guide and slide the guide to the
indicator line of the paper to be loaded.
• The left guide is an insert-type guide. Remove it and
then insert it at the indicator line of the paper to be
loaded.
Press the [
direction.
] key to switch the horizontal/vertical
The horizontal direction is selected:
zoom indicator lights up
The vertical direction is selected:
zoom indicator does not light up
• If the bypass tray is selected, set the paper guides to
the copy paper width.
When finished, press and hold [
].
Available value
Press the [START] key ( ) and then
5
Direction
horizontal
vertical
min. (mm)
100
max. (mm)
the [TRAY SETTING] key (
).
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420
To change the paper size
setting of another tray,
repeat steps 2 to 5 after
pressing the [START]
key ( ).
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Affix the paper size label for the paper size
selected in step 3 to the label position on the
right end of the tray.
Note
Important points when using the printer mode
Make sure that the tray's paper size setting is the
same as the tray's paper size setting in the printer
driver. For example, if the tray's paper size setting is
A4R, set "Set Paper Size" to "A4R". For more
information, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER
DRIVER" in the Start Guide.
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OPERATION IN COPY AND
PRINTER MODES
Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode or copy
mode.
Modes
Copying
Printing
Copy key input
During copying
During printing
Yes
Yes
Copy
1
2
Yes*
No*
3
Printer
Yes*
No
1
* Can be used after pressing the [INTERRUPT] key ( ).
2
* Printing will begin when the [CLEAR ALL] key (
) is pressed after the copy job is finished, or when the [ON
) is pressed to switch the machine online. Printing will also begin after the set auto clear time
elapses, or after 60 seconds if "Auto clear time" is disabled.
LINE] key (
3
* The print job is paused and copying begins.
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Chapter 2
COPY FUNCTIONS
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This chapter explains how to use the copy functions.
NORMAL COPYING
This section explains how to make a regular copy.
Copying from the document glass
Open the document cover/SPF, and
place the original.
Press the [ORIGINAL] key (
select the original size.
) and
1
3
When the original size is
selected, the tray with the
same size of paper is
automatically selected.
(When there are two or
more paper trays)
Place the original face
down on the document
glass.
●
Make sure that the PAPER SIZE indicator lights up.
If the indicator is not lit, no tray has the same size of
paper as the original. Load paper of the required size
in a tray, or select the bypass tray with the [PAPER
SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the bypass tray.
● The bypass tray must be manually selected.
●
To copy on paper of a different size than the original,
select the paper with the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ).
If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rotate the
original so that it is in the same orientation as the
blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.
[How to place the original]
Align the edge of the original with the original size
scale, to be centred with the centring mark ( ).
●
mark
mark
Original size scale
Original size scale
Set the number of copies.
4
Press the [START] key ( ) to begin
copying.
5
The copy is delivered to
the paper output tray.
An original up to A3 can be placed on the
document glass.
Note
Close the document cover/SPF.
2
• The paper output tray can hold up to 250
Note
sheets of paper.
After placing the original,
• About one minute after copying ends, "Auto
clear" activates and restores the copy
setting for "Auto clear time" can be changed
in the system settings. (p.36)
be sure to close the
document cover/SPF. If
left open, parts outside of
the original will be copied
black, causing excessive
use of toner.
• Press the [CLEAR] key (
) to stop
copying in the middle of a run.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
Copying from the SPF
Make sure that an original has not
been left on the document glass.
Close the SPF.
Press the [START] key ( ) to begin
copying.
1
5
The copy is delivered to
the paper output tray.
Adjust the original guides to the size
of the original(s).
2
• The paper output tray can hold up to 250
Note
sheets of paper.
• About one minute after copying ends, "Auto
clear" activates and restores the copy
setting for "Auto clear" time can be changed
in the system settings. (p.36)
Set the original(s) face up in the
document feeder tray.
3
• Press the [CLEAR] key (
) to stop
copying in the middle of a run.
• If you find it difficult to remove the original
from the document feeder tray, open the
feeding roller cover first and then remove
the original. If you remove the original
without opening the feeding roller cover, the
original may become dirty.
● Insert the original into the document feeder tray as
far as it will go. When the original is set, the SPF
indicator will light up.
● The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator corresponding to the
size of the original lights up.
●
If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rotate the
original so that it is in the same orientation as the
blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.
● Make sure that the PAPER SIZE indicator is lit.
If the indicator is not lit, no tray has the same size of
paper as the original. Load paper of the required
size in a tray, or select the bypass tray with the
[PAPER SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the
bypass tray.
● The bypass tray must be manually selected.
● To copy on paper of a different size than the
original, select the paper with the [PAPER
SELECT] key ( ).
Do not place originals of different sizes
Note
together in the document feeder tray. This
may cause misfeeds.
Set the number of copies.
4
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COPY FUNCTIONS
Auto paper select mode (when there are two or more paper trays)
When the AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator (AUTO
) lights up, "Auto paper select mode" is enabled. This function
automatically selects the paper that is the same size as the original A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3 paper. "Auto
paper select mode" can be disabled in the system settings. (p.36)
• If a zoom setting is selected after placing the original, the paper size that is appropriate for the zoom setting will
be automatically selected.
• "Auto paper select mode" is cancelled if the automatic ratio selection is enabled (p.19) or if a tray is selected
with the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ). Auto paper select resumes operation when the [CLEAR ALL] key (
pressed or when "Auto clear time" activates.
) is
Removing the document cover
Originals that can be used in the SPF
2
2
To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the
document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight
up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse.
The SPF cannot be removed.
Originals that are A5 to A3 and 56 g/m to 90 g/m
can be used. A maximum of 40 pages can be
placed at once.
For originals that are B4 or larger (B4, A3), a
maximum of 30 pages can be placed at once.
2
• Make sure that there are no paper clips or
staples on the original.
Note
• Straighten curled originals before placing
them in the document feeder tray. Curled
originals may cause misfeeds.
• When you set multiple sheets of thick
original, if the original is not fed, reduce
the number of the set originals.
Copying books or originals with folds or
creases
Press down on the document cover/SPF while
copying as shown. If the document cover/SPF is not
completely closed, shadows may appear on the
copy or it may be fuzzy. Straighten originals with
folds or creases well before placing.
Originals that cannot be used in the SPF
The following originals cannot be used. These may
cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images.
• Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or
translucent paper, and photographs.
• Carbon paper, thermal paper.
• Originals that are creased, folded, or torn.
• Glued originals, cut-out originals.
• Originals with binder holes.
• Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal
transfer printing), originals on thermal transfer
paper.
Stream feeding mode
If "Stream feeding mode" is enabled in the system
5 seconds after all originals are fed. If a new original
is placed in the SPF during this time, the original will
be automatically fed in and copying will begin.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER
Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to
the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two
original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure
Original types
●
AUTO......Automatic exposure adjustment is enabled and the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the
original being copied. The exposure is lowered for coloured areas and background shadows.
TEXT.......The exposure is raised for light areas and lowered for dark backgrounds to make text easier to read.
PHOTO...Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity.
●
●
Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key
Press the [Light] key (
) or [Dark]
1
2
(
/
/
) to select the original
key (
) to adjust the exposure.
AUTO
type.
For a darker image,
press the [Dark] key
To adjust the exposure of
a text original manually,
press until the TEXT
(
). For a lighter
image, press the [Light]
key ( ).
indicator (
) lights.
If exposure level 2 or 4 is
selected, the two
indicators will light
simultaneously.
To copy a photo, press
until the PHOTO
indicator (
) lights.
Exposure value guidelines
1 – 2 Dark originals like newspapers
Normal originals
4 – 5 Coloured text or text written in pencil
To return to automatic adjustment, press until
the AUTO indicator ( ) lights.
Note
Note
AUTO
3
SELECTING THE TRAY
Auto paper select mode (p.17) normally operates (unless it has been disabled), and thus when the original is placed
on the document glass and the original size is selected, or when the original is placed in the SPF, the tray with the
same size of paper as the original is automatically selected. If you wish to use a tray other than the automatically
selected tray (for example you wish to enlarge or reduce the copy or use the bypass tray), press the [PAPER
SELECT] key (
) to select the desired tray.
• If the desired PAPER SIZE indicator does not light up, change the paper in the tray to the desired paper size.
Note
• Automatic ratio selection (p.19) does not operate when the bypass tray or a tray set for a special paper size is
selected.
Auto tray switching (when there are two or more paper trays)
If the tray runs out of paper during copying and there is another tray with the same size of paper and the same
feeding orientation (horizontal or vertical), the other tray is automatically selected and copying continues. "Auto tray
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COPY FUNCTIONS
SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES
Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies.
Important note when making a large number
of copies
When the maximum number of pages (about 250
pages) that can be held in the paper output tray are
output, copying will temporarily stop. When this
happens, promptly remove the copies and press the
[START] key ( ) to resume copying. Copying will
also stop after about 500 pages and 750 pages.
Remove the pages and resume copying in the same
way.
● The set number of copies appears in the display. A
maximum of 999 copies (factory default setting)
can be set.
● If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is
possible with the display showing "0".
The maximum number of copies can
be changed in the system settings.
Note
If you enter the wrong number, press the
Note
2
[CLEAR] key (
number.
) and enter the correct
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%.
There are three ways to enlarge and reduce copies, as explained below.
• Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected automatically with the [AUTO IMAGE] key (AUTO % ).
• Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected manually with the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys
(
,
) and/or the [ZOOM] keys (
,
).
• Separate settings can be selected for the vertical and horizontal ratios.
Ratios that can be selected will vary depending on whether the original is placed on the document glass or in the
SPF.
Original position
Document glass
SPF
Selectable ratios
25% – 400%
50% – 200%
AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION
Place the original(s) in the document
feeder tray or on the document glass.
Use the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ) to
select the paper tray with the desired
paper size.
1
3
If the original is placed on the document
glass, select the original size. (p.15)
This feature will not work
when using copy paper
of non-standard size or
when using the bypass
tray.
2
• Automatic ratio selection can be used when
Note
the original size is A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R,
B4, A3. It cannot be used for other sizes.
• After placing the original, be sure to close
the document cover/SPF. If left open, parts
outside of the original will be copied black,
causing excessive use of toner.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key (AUTO %).
Set the number of copies and other
copy settings, and then press the
[START] key ( ).
The copy will be delivered to the paper output
tray.
4
5
The AUTO IMAGE
indicator ( ) lights
AUTO %
up and the appropriate
ratio for the original size
and paper size is
selected. (The indicator
of the selected ratio will
light up.)
To cancel automatic ratio selection, press the
Note
[AUTO IMAGE] key (
) again.
AUTO %
•
If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator blinks,
Note
change the orientation of the placed original.
• If the copy is made when a PRESET RATIO
selector indicator is blinking, the copied
image may run off the page.
MANUAL RATIO SELECTION
Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. The [PRESET RATIO] selector keys (
be pressed to quickly select a ratio from among eight preset ratios. In addition, the [Zoom] keys (
pressed to select the ratio in increments of 1%.
,
) can
) can be
,
Press a [PRESET RATIO] selector key (
to set the approximate ratio, then press the [Zoom]
keys ( or ) to increase or decrease the ratio.
To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, hold
or
)
Place the original(s) in the document
feeder tray or on the document glass.
1
2
down the [Zoom] keys (
When a [Zoom] key (
or
).
If the original is placed on the document
glass, select the original size. (p.15)
or
) is pressed, the
ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will
appear in the display for about two seconds.
After placing the original, be sure to close the
Note document cover/SPF. If left open, parts
outside of the original will be copied black,
causing excessive use of toner.
• To verify a zoom setting without changing
the zoom ratio, Hold down the [Copy ratio
display] key ( ). When the key is
Note
released, the display will return to the
number of copies display.
Use the [PRESET RATIO] selector
3
• If the copy is made when a PRESET RATIO
selector indicator or the ZOOM indicator is
blinking, the copied image may run off the
page. To ensure that the image fits on the
page, lower the copy ratio until the indicator
stops blinking and lights steadily.
• If the PAPER SIZE indicator is not lit, there
is no appropriate paper. Load appropriate
keys (
,
) and [Zoom] keys (
,
) to select the desired copy ratio.
Selecting a preset ratio
Press the [PRESET
RATIO] selector key
(
) to move up
through the preset ratios.
Press the [PRESET
RATIO] selector key
Set the number of copies and other
copy settings, and then press the
[START] key ( ).
The copy will be delivered to the paper output
tray.
(
) to move down
4
through the preset ratios.
Fine adjustment of the
ratio
Any ratio from 25% to
400% can be set in
increments of 1%.
To return the ratio to 100%, press the
Note
[PRESET RATIO] selector key (
until the 100% indicator lights up.
or
)
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COPY FUNCTIONS
SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY
RATIOS SEPARATELY (XY ZOOM Copying)
The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently.
Example: Reduction only in the horizontal direction.
Original
Copy
• To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and
then the XY ZOOM feature.
Note
• The XY ZOOM feature cannot be used in combination with the AUTO IMAGE function.
2
Ratios that can be selected will vary depending on the position of the original.
Original position
Document glass
SPF
Selectable ratios
25% – 400%
50% – 200%
Place the original(s) in the document
feeder tray or on the document glass.
Use the [PRESET RATIO] selector
1
2
4
keys (
,
) and [Zoom] keys (
,
) to change the copy ratio in the
vertical direction.
If the original is placed on the
document glass, select the original
size. (p.15)
Press the [PRESET
RATIO] selector keys
(
,
) to select a
ratio close to the desired
ratio, and then press the
After placing the original, be sure to close the
Note document cover/SPF. If left open, parts
outside of the original will be copied black,
causing excessive use of toner.
[Zoom] keys (
,
)
to adjust the ratio in
increments of 1%.
The ratio appears in the
display.
Press the [XY-ZOOM] key ( ).
3
XY-ZOOM Indicator (
lights up.
The current value for the
vertical direction will
appear in the display.
)
Press the [Copy ratio display] key
5
(
).
The selected ratio for the
vertical direction will be
entered.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
Use the [PRESET RATIO] selector
6
keys (
,
) and [Zoom] keys (
,
) to change the copy ratio in the
horizontal direction.
Press the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys (
) to select a ratio close to the desired ratio,
,
and then press the [Zoom] keys (
adjust the ratio in increments of 1%.
The ratio appears in the display.
,
) to
Press the [Copy ratio display] key
7
8
(
).
The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will
be entered and the display will change to the
number of copies display.
Set the number of copies and other
copy settings, and then press the
[START] key ( ).
The copy will be delivered to the paper output
tray.
• To verify the copy ratios, press and hold
Note
down the [Copy ratio display] key (
The vertical and horizontal ratios will be
alternately displayed.
).
• If you need to change the ratios, press the
[PRESET RATIO] selector keys (
) and the [Zoom] keys (
,
,
) to
reset the ratios, beginning with the vertical
ratio. (step 4)
• To cancel XY ZOOM copy, press the
[XY-ZOOM] key ( ). The XY-ZOOM
indicator ( ) will go off, indicating that the
function is cancelled.
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TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE
BYPASS TRAY
To perform manual two-sided copying, follow these steps.
Example: Copying originals A and B onto each side of one sheet of paper
Copy
Original B
Original A
Copy original A.
Turn the copy of original A over, and
without changing the position of the edge
closest to you, insert it in the bypass tray.
2
1
3
Insert the paper all the
way in.
1
1
1
2
1
Copied original A
Original A
Copied
Original B
original A
Copied
Copied original A
Original A
original A
Original B
Place original B as shown below.
2
Vertically-oriented
original:
If the original is oriented
vertically, place it in the
same orientation as
original A.
2
Original B
• Copies made on the back side of paper
should always be made one sheet at a time
using the bypass tray.
• Straighten curled or wavy paper before
using it. Curled paper may cause misfeeds,
creases, or a poor-quality image.
• After placing the original, be sure to close
the document cover/SPF. If left open, parts
outside of the original will be copied black,
causing excessive use of toner.
Note
Horizontally-oriented
original:
If the original is oriented
horizontally, place it with
the top and bottom and
left and right sides
reversed with respect to
the placement of original
A.
Original B
Select the bypass tray with the
[PAPER SELECT] key ( ), and then
press the [START] key ( ).
4
The copy is delivered to the paper output tray.
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DUAL PAGE COPYING
A dual page original can be automatically separated into two pages during copying. This feature is convenient for
making copies of books and other dual page originals on individual sheets of paper.
Copy
Original
• A4 paper is used for dual page copying.
Note
• When used in combination with XY ZOOM copying, enlargement is not possible.
• Dual page copying cannot be used in combination with the enlargement copying.
• Automatic ratio selection cannot be used when dual page copying is used.
• Dual page copying cannot be selected when an original is placed in the SPF.
Place the original on the document
glass, aligning the division between
the pages with the size marker ( A4).
Close the document cover SPF.
Press the [DUAL PAGE COPY] key
1
3
(
) and make sure that the DUAL
PAGE COPY indicator ( ) is lit.
Copying will begin from
the page to the right of
the size marker.
A4
• To keep the copies in the correct page order
Make sure that a paper tray with A4
size paper is selected.
4
5
Note
when performing dual page copying over
multiple pages, make sure that the original
is always placed on the document glass
with the smaller page number to the right.
• After placing the original, be sure to close
the document cover/SPF. If left open, parts
outside of the original will be copied black,
causing excessive use of toner.
Set the number of copies and other
copy settings, and press the [START]
key ( ).
The copy will be delivered to the paper output
tray.
To cancel dual page copying, press the
Set the original size to A3.
2
Note
[DUAL PAGE COPY] key (
). The
) will go
DUAL PAGE COPY indicator (
off, indicating that the function is cancelled.
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INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
(Interrupt Copying)
A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished,
the copy run will resume using the original copy settings.
Interrupt copying is not possible when the system settings are being configured.
Note
Press the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) to
interrupt the copy run.
When the copy job is finished, press
the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) and remove
the original(s).
The INTERRUPT indicator will go off, indicating
that the interrupt function is no longer operating.
The copy settings will automatically revert to the
settings selected for the copy run before the run
was interrupted.
1
4
5
The INTERRUPT
indicator will light up and
the machine will revert to
the initial settings. (p.8)
The INTERRUPT
indicator will blink until
the current copy run
stops.
2
Replace the previous original(s) and
press the [START] key ( ).
The interrupted copy run will resume.
If "Auditing mode" is enabled:
Note
"- - -" will appear in the number of copies
display. Enter your 3-digit account number.
Copying will not be possible unless a correct
account number is entered. (p.36)
Remove the previous original(s) and
place the original(s) of the interrupt
copy job.
2
3
Set the number of copies and other
copy settings and then press the
[START] key ( ).
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Chapter 3
PRINTER FUNCTIONS
3
This chapter explains how to use the printer functions.
• Print jobs received while the machine is copying will be stored in memory. When the copy job is finished, the
print jobs will begin printing.
• Printing is not possible when the front or side cover is opened for machine maintenance, or when a misfeed
occurs or the machine runs out of paper or toner, or when the drum cartridge reaches its replacement time.
• If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF, printing will not be possible until the misfed original is removed and the
SPF is restored to a usable state.
Note
BASIC PRINTING
The following example explains how to print a document from WordPad.
Before printing, make sure that the correct size of paper for your document has been loaded in the machine.
Make sure that the ON LINE indicator
on the operation panel is lit.
Make sure that "SHARP AR-XXXX" is
selected as the printer.
If you need to change any print settings, click the
"Preferences" button to open the printer driver
setup screen.
1
4
If the ON LINE indicator is
not lit, press the [ON
LINE] key (
).
The printer driver
setup screen will
appear.
When the indicator is:
• Lit, the machine is online and ready to print, or is
printing.
• Blinking, the machine is processing print data in
memory or printing has been paused.
• Off, the machine is off-line and cannot print.
Windows 2000 does not have the "Preferences" button
in this dialog box. Select settings as needed on each
of the tabs in the setup screen and click the "OK"
button.
Start WordPad and open the
document that you wish to print.
2
Click the "Print" button.
5
Printing begins. When printing begins, the Print
Status Window automatically opens.
Select "Print" from the application's
"File" menu.
3
The "Print" dialog box will appear.
The print job will be delivered to the output tray.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS
If the tray runs out of paper during printing
Add paper to the tray or press the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ) to select a different tray, and then press the [ON
LINE] key ( ) to resume printing.
Note that if the "Auto tray switching" setting in the system settings is enabled on a model that has two or more paper
trays and there is the same size of paper in another tray, the machine will automatically switch to the other tray and
continue printing.
Pausing a print job
To pause a print job during printing, press the [ON LINE] key (
off-line. Printing will be paused and the ON LINE indicator will blink.
) on the operation panel to switch the machine
• To cancel a print job, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) or the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ).
• To resume printing, press the [ON LINE] key ( ) to switch the machine online.
When "Paper Source" is set to "Auto Select"
If "Paper Source" is set to "Auto Select" in the "Paper" tab of the printer driver setup screen and the correct size of
paper for a print job is not loaded in the machine, the printing procedure will vary depending on the "Use Close
When "Use close paper size" is disabled
The PAPER SIZE indicator on the operation panel will blink. You can press the [PAPER
SELECT] key ( ) to select a tray manually, or load paper in the bypass tray and press
3
the [ON LINE] key (
) to begin printing.
When "Use close paper size" is enabled
Printing will take place using a size of paper that is close to the size of the print image.
• For limitations on copying in print mode, and print mode limitations in copy mode, see "OPERATION IN COPY
Note
• The print image is automatically rotated to fit the paper in the event that the paper is loaded in an orientation
different from the print image.
OPENING THE PRINTER DRIVER FROM THE "Start"
BUTTON
You can open the printer driver and change the printer driver settings from the Windows "Start" button. Settings
adjusted in this way will be the initial settings when you print from an application. (If you change the settings from the
printer driver setup screen at the time of printing, the settings will revert to the initial settings when you quit the
application.)
Click the "Start" button and select
"Control Panel" and then select
"Printer".
• In Windows XP, click the "start" button, and
then click "Printers and Faxes".
Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer
driver icon.
1
2
3
Select "Properties" from the
"Organize" menu.
In Windows XP/2000, select "Properties" from the
"File" menu.
• In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button and
point to "Settings", and then select "Printers".
•
In Windows XP, if "Printers and Faxes" does
Note
not appear in the "start" menu, select "Control
Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware",
and then select "Printers and Faxes".
Click the "Printing Preferences"
button in the "General" tab.
The printer driver setup screen will appear.
4
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PRINTER DRIVER SETTING
SCREEN
Some restrictions exist on the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver setup screen. When
a restriction is in effect, an information icon (
explanation of the restriction.
) will appear next to the setting. Click the icon to view an
1
2
3
4
6
8
7
9
10
The settings and the image of the machine will vary depending on the model.
Note
1
2
7
Tab
"OK" button
Click this button to save your settings and exit the
dialog box.
The settings are grouped on tabs. Click on a tab to
bring it to the front.
8
9
Checkbox
"Cancel" button
Click this button to exit the dialog box without
making any changes to the settings.
Click on a checkbox to activate or deactivate a
function.
3
4
Print setting image
This shows the effect of the selected print settings.
Drop-down list
"Apply" button
Click to save your settings without closing the
dialog box.
10
Allows you to make a selection from a list of
choices.
Image of paper trays
"Help" button
Click this button to display the help file for the
printer driver.
5
6
The tray selected in "Paper Selection" in the
"Paper" tab appears in blue. You can also click on
a tray to select it.
Check button
Allows you to select one item from a list of options.
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SETTING ADVANCED PRINT
FUNCTIONS
This section explains major advanced print functions.
The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic
PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE (N-Up Printing)
This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you
want to conserve paper.
The following print results will be obtained, depending on the order selected.
Print results
N-Up
(Pages per sheet)
Top To Bottom
(when the print orientation is
landscape)
Left To Right
Right To Left
2-Up
(2 pages per
sheet)
3
N-Up
(Pages per sheet)
Right, and Down
Down, and Right
Left, and Down
Down, and Left
4-Up
(4 pages per
sheet)
6-Up
(6 pages per
sheet)
Click the "Main" tab in the printer
driver setup screen.
Select the order of the pages.
1
2
3
Select the number of pages per sheet.
If you wish to print
borderlines, check the
"Border" box.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS
FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER
(Fit To Paper Size)
The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine.
Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print an A3
size document on A4 size paper.
Click the "Paper" tab in the printer
driver setup screen.
Select the actual size of paper to be
used for printing (A4).
The size of the printed image will be
automatically adjusted to match the paper loaded
in the machine.
1
2
4
Select the original size (A3) of the
print image in "Paper Size".
Paper Size: A3
Fit To Paper Size: A4
Check the "Fit To Paper Size" button.
3
A4 size paper
(Fit To Paper
Size)
A3 size
document
(Paper Size)
ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
(Rotate 180 degrees)
The feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in one
orientation (such as envelopes).
A B C D
ABCD
Click the "Main" tab in the printer
driver setup screen.
Check the "Rotate 180 degrees" box.
1
2
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS
ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Zoom)
This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small
image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image.
The "Zoom" setting is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected.
Note
Click the "Paper" tab in the printer
driver setup screen.
Select the zoom ratio.
1
2
3
Directly enter a number or
click the button to
change the ratio in
increments of 1%.
Select "Zoom" and click the
"Settings" button.
3
The actual paper size to be
used for printing can be
selected from the pop-up
menu.
PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK
(Text To Black/Vector To Black)
When printing a colour image, colour text and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap
images cannot be adjusted.) This allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint and difficult to see.
ABCD
ABCD
Click the "Advanced" tab in the printer
driver setup screen.
Check the "Text To Black" box and/or
the "Vector To Black" box.
1
2
• "Text To Black" can be
selected to print all text
other than white text in
black.
• "Vector To Black" can be
selected to print all vector
graphics other than white
lines and areas in black.
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PRINTER FUNCTIONS
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF
THE IMAGE (Image Adjustment)
The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These
settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your
computer.
Click the "Advanced" tab in the printer
driver setup screen.
Adjust the image settings.
1
2
3
To adjust a
setting, drag the
slide bar
click the
Click the "Image Adjustment" button.
or
or
button.
ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark)
Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The size, density, and
angle of the watermark text can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an
original watermark.
Click the "Watermarks" tab in the
printer driver setup screen.
Select the watermark settings.
1
2
Select a stored
watermark from
the pull-down
menu. You can
click the "Edit"
button to edit the
font and select
other detailed
settings.
If you wish to create a new watermark, enter
the text of the watermark in the "Text" box and
click the "Add" button.
Note
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SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT
SETTINGS
Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used
settings or complex colour settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you
need to use them.
SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING
(User Settings)
Settings can be saved from any tab of the printer driver properties window. Settings configured on each tab are
listed at the time of saving, allowing you to check the settings as you save them.
Configure print settings on each tab
and click the "Save" button on any
tab.
After checking the displayed settings,
enter a name for the settings
(maximum of 20 characters).
1
2
3
• Up to 30 sets of user settings can be saved.
Note
• A watermark that you created cannot be
saved in user settings.
Click the "OK" button.
3
Using saved settings
Select the user settings that you wish to use on any tab.
Deleting saved settings
Select the user settings that you want to delete in "Using saved settings" (above), and click the "Delete" button.
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OUTLINE OF THE PRINT STATUS
WINDOW
When printing begins, the Print Status Window automatically opens.
The Print Status Window is a utility that monitors the machine and shows the name of the document being printed
and any error messages that occur.
1
2
3
4
6
7
1
Status window
Provides information on the current status of the
3
Tab
Click a tab to bring it to the front. The "Options" tab
allows you to select display options for the Print
Status Window.
printer.
Status icon
2
4
5
6
7
The status icons appear to alert you to printer
errors. Nothing appears when printing is taking
place normally.
The icons are explained below. Follow the
instructions in the status window to solve the
problem.
Document Name
Shows the name of the document currently being
printed.
"Cancel Job" button
Printing can be cancelled by clicking this button
before the machine receives the job.
"Help" button
Click this button to display the help file for the Print
Status Window.
Icon
Print Status
An error has occurred that requires
immediate attention.
"Close" button
Click this button to close the Print Status Window.
An error has occurred that requires
attention soon.
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Chapter 4
USER SETTINGS
4
This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level and the system settings, which are custom settings
that control fine points of the machine's operation.
ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC
EXPOSURE LEVEL
The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment, which automatically adjusts the copy exposure
according to the original, can be adjusted. If copies tend to be too dark or too light when automatic exposure
adjustment is used, follow the steps below to adjust the automatic exposure level.
The automatic exposure level can be adjusted separately for the document glass and the SPF.
Note
The copy and printer functions cannot be used while the automatic exposure level is being adjusted.
To adjust the automatic exposure
level in the SPF, place the original in
the SPF. (p.16)
Press the [Light] key (
key (
) or [Dark]
) to lighten or darken the
automatic exposure level as desired.
1
4
5
Make sure that the SPF indicator is lit.
To adjust the automatic exposure level for
copies made from originals placed on the
document glass, proceed to step 2.
Note
Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key
2
3
(
(
/
).
/
) to select "PHOTO"
AUTO
Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key
) to complete the
(
/
/
AUTO
Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO]
key (AUTO ) until the AUTO
indicator (AUTO ) blinks.
setting.
/
/
The AUTO indicator ( AUTO ) stops blinking and
lights steadily.
The exposure level
indicators show the
current setting.
After adjusting the automatic exposure level, it
is recommended that you make a test copy to
check the new level.
Note
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CUSTOMISING SETTINGS (System Settings)
The system settings allow you to customise the machine to match your needs.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Setting codes
(factory default setting
appears in bold)
Program
number
Program name
Explanation
1: OFF
• "Auto clear time" automatically returns the
certain period of time elapses after a copy is
made. This program is used to select the
period of time. "Auto clear time" can also be
disabled.
2: 10 sec.
3: 20 sec.
4: 60 sec.
5: 90 sec.
6: 120 sec.
1
Auto clear time
• This function automatically switches the
machine to a low power consumption state if
the set duration of time elapses without the
machine being used when the power is on.
The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) lights up,
however, the keys on the operation panel can
be used. Normal operation automatically
resumes when a key on the operation panel is
pressed, a print job is received or an original is
placed.
1: 1 min.
2: 5 min.
3: 30 min.
4: 60 min.
5: 120 min.
6: 240 min.
2
Preheat mode
• This function automatically switches the
machine to a state that consumes even less
power than preheat mode if the set duration of
time elapses without the machine being used
when the power is on. All lights except the
POWER SAVE indicator ( ) and ON LINE
indicator go off. To resume normal operation,
press the [START] key ( ).
Normal operation also resumes automatically
when a print job is received. While in auto
power shut-off mode, no keys (except the
[START] key ( )) can be used.
• When copying using the SPF, during the
period of time that the SPF indicator blinks
after an original has been scanned
(about 5 seconds), a subsequent original can
be placed and automatically fed into the
machine.
1: 5 min.
2: 30 min.
3: 60 min.
4: 120 min.
5: 240 min.
Auto power shut-off
timer
3
4
0: OFF
1: ON
Stream feeding mode*1
Auto power shut-off
setting
0: OFF
1: ON
• Use this setting to enable or disable auto
power shut-off.
• This function automatically selects paper that
is the same size as the original placed in the
SPF, or the same size as that selected with the
5
8
Auto paper select
mode*2
0: OFF
1: ON
[ORIGINAL] key (
disabled.
). The function can be
• If the paper runs out during printing and there
is paper of the same size and orientation in
another tray, this function automatically
switches to that tray (excluding the bypass
tray). The function can be disabled.
0: OFF
1: ON
9
Auto tray switching*2
Auditing mode
10 to 15
–
1
2
* When the SPF is installed.
* When there are two or more paper trays.
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USER SETTINGS
Setting codes
(factory default setting
appears in bold)
Program
number
Program name
Explanation
• This setting is used to change the copy
resolution in AUTO and TEXT mode from 600
x 300 dpi to 600 x 600 dpi (high-quality mode).
Scanning is slower when high-quality mode is
used.
Resolution in Auto/Text 1: 300 dpi
23
mode
2: 600 dpi
• Use this setting to select whether or not
holding down a key causes repeated input of
the key. For keys that normally cause a set
value to increase when held down (for
example, holding down the [ZOOM] key (
)), this program can be used to have the
set value not change when the key is held
down.
0: OFF
1: ON
25
Key auto repeat
,
1: Minimum
(current response
speed)
2: 0.5 sec.
3: 1.0 sec.
4: 1.5 sec.
5: 2.0 sec.
• Use this setting to select how long a key must
be pressed for the input to be accepted. By
selecting a longer time, you can prevent
settings from being changed by the accidental
pressing of a key.
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27
Key press time
1: Short beep
Audible signals volume 2: Long beep
3: OFF
Base setting beep
signal
0: OFF
• Use this to sound a beep when a base setting
is selected. (p.38)
28
29
1: ON
4
1: 99 copies
2: 999 copies
• Use this setting to select 99 or 999 for the
maximum number of copies.
• When this function is enabled, printing in
printer mode will automatically continue using
a different size of paper if the specified size of
paper runs out in all trays. This feature does
not function in copy mode.
Number of copies limit
0: OFF
1: ON
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Use close paper size
1: Upper paper tray
2: Lower paper tray
3: 250-sheet paper
feed unit/
Upper paper tray of 2
x 250-sheet paper
feed unit
4: Lower paper tray of 2
x 250-sheet paper
feed unit
• Use this program to select a default tray. This
tray is automatically selected each time the
power is turned on or each time the machine
reverts to the initial settings.
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Default tray setting*3
5: Bypass tray
1: AUTO
2: TEXT
3: PHOTO
Default exposure
mode
• Use this program to set "AUTO", "TEXT", or
"PHOTO" as the default exposure mode.
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33
• This sets the USB 2.0 data transfer speed. If
your computer is not compatible with USB 2.0
(Hi-Speed), use this program to change the
USB 2.0 mode to "Full-Speed".
USB 2.0 mode
switching
1: Full-Speed
2: Hi-Speed
3
* AR-5516S is as follows:
1: Upper tray (factory default),
2: 250-sheet paper feed unit/Upper paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit,
3: Lower paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit,
5: Bypass tray
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USER SETTINGS
SELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM SETTING
Hold down the [Light] key (
) until
Enter the desired setting code by
pressing a numeric key.
1
4
the alarm indicators ( ,
) blink.
,
,
,
• For the setting codes,
see "SYSTEM
p.37)
• The selected setting
code blinks.
The display shows "- -"
with the left hyphen
blinking.
• For example, to select
90 seconds, press the
[5] key.
Enter the program number with the
numeric keys.
If you enter the wrong number, press the
2
Note
[CLEAR] key (
) and return to step 2.
• See "SYSTEM
p.37) for the program
numbers.
• The selected program
number blinks.
• For example, to select
"Auto clear timer",
press the [1] key.
Press the [START] key ( ).
5
6
The selected setting
code stops blinking and
lights steadily.
If you enter the wrong number, press the
Note
[CLEAR] key (
number.
) and then enter the correct
To select a setting for another system setting,
Note
press the [CLEAR] key (
to step 2.
) and then return
Press the [START] key ( ).
3
• The selected program
Press the [Light] key (
the settings.
The alarm indicators ( ,
) to complete
number stops blinking
and lights steadily.
• The currently selected
setting code blinks on
the right side of the
display.
,
,
,
) go
off and the display returns to the number of
copies display.
Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)
The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is
pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds
when a setting is the same as the base setting (base settings are explained below). The base setting beep is
initially disabled. If you wish to enable the base setting beep, see "Base setting beep signal" on page 37. If you
wish to change the volume of the beep signals or disable them, see "Audible signals volume" on page 37.
The beep patterns of each type of beep signal are as follows:
Key entry beep ......................... One beep
Base setting beep ................Three beeps
Invalid key beep ......................Two beeps
Base settings
The base settings are preset standard selections for each copy setting. The base settings are as follows:
Copy ratio ........................................100%
Light and Dark indicator........................ 3
Paper feed location....... Upper paper tray
ORIGINAL SIZE........................................A4
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO ( AUTO
............................................................ AUTO
/
/
)
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SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE
AUDITING MODE
When "Auditing mode" is enabled, a count is kept of the number of copies made by each account (up to 20 accounts
can be established), and the counts can be displayed and totalled as necessary. In "Auditing mode", the display
shows "- - -", and this indicates that a 3-digit account number must be entered in order to use the machine for
copying.
The administrator of the machine should complete the following settings:
Note
• Enable "Auditing mode" (p.41)
• Account number entry (p.41)
AUDITING MODE SETTINGS
Setting codes
(factory default settings
are indicated in bold)
Program
number
Program name
Explanation
0: OFF
Use to enable or disable "Auditing mode".
"Auditing mode" is initially disabled.
10
11
12
Auditing mode
1: ON
Use to set up account numbers. Up to 20
accounts can be established.
Account number entry None
Account number
None
Use to change an account number.
change
4
Use to delete an account number.
A single account number can be deleted, or all
account numbers at once.
Account number
deletion
0: Delete single account
13
14
15
1: Delete all accounts
None
This displays the number of copies made by each
account.
The maximum count is 49,999. If this number is
exceeded, the count will start over from 0.
Number of copies per
account
Use to reset the copy count of an account to 0.
The copy count of a single account or of all
accounts can be reset.
0: Reset single account
1: Reset all accounts
Resetting account
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USER SETTINGS
SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS
Hold down the [Light] key (
) until
Press the [Light] key (
the settings.
) to complete
1
5
the alarm indicators ( ,
) blink.
,
,
,
The alarm indicators ( ,
,
,
,
) go
off and the display returns to the number of
copies display.
The display shows "- -"
with the left hyphen
blinking.
Enter the program number with the
numeric keys.
2
SETTINGS" (p.39) for
the program numbers.
• The selected program
number blinks.
• For example, to select
"Auditing mode", enter
"10".
If you enter the wrong number, press the
Note
[CLEAR] key (
number.
) and then enter the correct
Press the [START] key ( ).
3
4
• The selected program
number stops blinking
and lights steadily.
• The currently selected
setting code blinks on
the right side of the
display.
Enter the desired setting code for the
program as explained in the detailed
procedures on the following pages.
For the setting codes, see "AUDITING MODE
• If you enter the wrong number, press the
Note
[CLEAR] key (
) and return to step 2.
• If "E" (error code) blinks in the first digit of
the display, press the [CLEAR] key (
and return to step 2.
)
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USER SETTINGS
Auditing mode
(program No.10)
Account number deletion
(program No.13)
1 Press the [1] key to enable "Auditing
mode" or the [0] key to disable it, and then
press the [START] key ( ).
Use this procedure to delete account numbers. A
single account number can be deleted, or all account
numbers at once.
If no account numbers have been established, the
error code "13E" will appear in the display.
After enabling "Auditing mode", use "Account
Note
number entry" to establish account numbers
for each account (up 20 accounts can be
established).
[Deleting all accounts at once]
Press the [1] key and then press the [START]
key ( ).
2 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ).
All account numbers will be deleted.
Account number entry
[Deleting a single account]
(program No.11)
1 Press the [0] key, and then press the
[START] key ( ).
2 Select the account number to be deleted
If 20 accounts have already been established, the
error code "11E" will appear in the display.
1 Use the numeric keys to enter a 3-digit
number (any number except "000") and
then press the [START] key ( ).
with the [Copy ratio display] key (
then press the [START] key ( ).
) and
• If you enter "000" or a number that has
To delete another account number, enter the
program number (13) for account number
deletion and then repeat the procedure for
"Deleting a single account".
Note
already been stored, the number will blink
in the display. Enter a different number. (Up
to 20 accounts can be established.)
• Repeat the same procedure to enter any
other account numbers that you wish to
establish.
• Keep a record of what group is using each
account number (account names cannot be
stored, so keep a record to prevent
confusion when totalling account values).
Note
Number of copies per account
(program No.14)
4
Use this procedure to display the copy count of each
account. If no account numbers have been
established, the error code "14E" will appear in the
display.
2 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ).
1 Select the account number with the [Copy
Account number change
(program No.12)
ratio display] key (
).
2 Hold down the [0] key.
The copy count of the selected account will appear in
the display while you hold down the [0] key. The count
is displayed sequentially as shown below.
Use this procedure to change an account number. If
no account numbers have been established, the error
code "12E" will appear in the display.
Example: 12,345 copies
1 Press the [Copy ratio display] key (
) to
select the account number that you wish to
change, and then press the [START] key
(
).
The display will show 3 blinking hyphens "- - -".
2 Press the numeric keys to enter a new
account number (any 3-digit number
except "000"), and then press the [START]
key ( ).
• Each A3 size page is counted as two
pages.
• To view the copy count of another account,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
Note
3 When finished, press the [CLEAR] key
).
• If you enter "000" or a number that has
(
Note
already been stored, the number will blink
in the display. Enter a different number.
• To change another account number, repeat
steps 1 and 2.
3 When finished, press the [CLEAR] key
).
(
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USER SETTINGS
Resetting account
(program No.15)
Copying when "Auditing mode" is
enabled
The copy count of a single account or all accounts can
be reset to 0. If no account numbers have been
established, the error code "15E" will appear in the
display.
When "Auditing mode" is enabled, "- - -" appears in the
display.
[Resetting all accounts]
Press the [1] key and then press the [START]
key ( ).
The copy counts of all accounts will be deleted.
[Resetting a single account]
1 Press the [0] key, and then press the
[START] key ( ).
2 Select the account number to be reset with
Enter your 3-digit account number
with the numeric keys.
When you enter your account number, "0"
appears in the display to indicate that copying is
possible.
1
the [Copy ratio display] key (
) and
then press the [START] key ( ).
To reset another account number, enter the
program number (15) for account number
deletion and then repeat the procedure for
"Resetting a single account".
If you enter an incorrect number, press the
Note
Note
[CLEAR] key (
number.
) and then enter the correct
Follow the appropriate steps to make
the copy.
2
3
Note
be sure to press the [INTERRUPT] key (
when finished to exit interrupt mode.
)
When finished, press the [ ] key
ACC.#-C ).
(
If a misfeed occurs or the paper runs out
during copying, your session will not end even
if the [ ] key ( ) is pressed.
Note
ACC.#-C
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Chapter 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
5
This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience difficulty using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service.
Many problems can be easily resolved by the user. If you are unable to solve the problem using the troubleshooting
guide, turn off the power switch and unplug the machine, and contact your authorised service representative.
The machine does not operate. ................................................................................................................. 44
Copies are too dark or too light.................................................................................................................. 44
Blank copies............................................................................................................................................... 44
Part of the image is cut off or there is too much blank space. ................................................................... 44
Wrinkles appear in the paper or the image disappears in places. ............................................................. 44
Paper misfeed............................................................................................................................................ 45
Original size not selected automatically. (When the SPF is installed.) ...................................................... 45
Copies are smudged or dirty...................................................................................................................... 46
White or black lines appear on copies. ...................................................................................................... 46
Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set.................................................................................................. 46
A copy job stops before it is finished.......................................................................................................... 46
The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) is lit. .................................................................................................... 46
Lighting fixture flickers. .............................................................................................................................. 46
The machine does not print. (ON LINE indicator does not blink.).............................................................. 47
The machine does not print. (ON LINE indicator was blinking.) ................................................................ 47
Printing is slow........................................................................................................................................... 48
The printed image is light and uneven....................................................................................................... 48
The printed image is dirty........................................................................................................................... 48
The printed image is skewed or it runs off the paper................................................................................. 48
The printed image is darker or lighter than expected................................................................................. 48
MISFEED REMOVAL.................................................................................... 50
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TROUBLESHOOTING
MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS
The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.
Problem
Cause and solution
Page
The machine is not plugged into a power outlet.
→ Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.
–
Power switch OFF.
→ Turn the power switch ON.
The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) is blinking.
→ Indicates that the machine is warming up. Copies cannot be
made until the machine has finished warming up.
The front cover or the side cover is not completely
closed.
–
→ Close the front cover or the side cover.
The machine does not operate.
The machine is in auto power shut-off mode.
→ In auto power shut-off mode, all lights are off except the POWER
SAVE indicator (
) and ON LINE indicator. Press the [START]
key ( ) to resume normal operation.
PAPER SIZE indicator is blinking.
→ A blinking PAPER SIZE indicator means that the size of paper
loaded in the tray is different from the paper size setting for the
tray. Change the paper size setting.
To clear the display, do one of the following:
• Use the [PAPER SELECT] key (
selection.
) to change the tray
• Open and close the tray.
• Press the [CLEAR ALL] key (
).
Select the correct original type for the original.
→ Select AUTO with the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key or press the
[Light] key (
appropriate exposure.
→ If the copy is too light or too dark even though AUTO was selected
) and [Dark] key (
) to manually select an
Copies are too dark or too light.
with the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key (
the automatic exposure level.
/
/
), adjust
AUTO
The original is not placed face up in the SPF or face down
on the document glass.
→ Place the original face up in the SPF or face down on the
document glass.
Blank copies.
The original was not placed in the correct position.
→ Place the original correctly.
An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the
original and the size of the paper.
Part of the image is cut off or there
is too much blank space.
→ Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key (
) to have the copy made
AUTO %
using the appropriate ratio for the original and paper.
The size of paper loaded in the tray was changed without
changing the tray's paper size setting.
→ Be sure to change the tray's paper size setting whenever you
change the size of paper loaded in the tray.
The paper is outside of the specified size and weight
range.
→ Use copy paper within the specified range.
Wrinkles appear in the paper or
the image disappears in places.
Paper curled or damp.
→ Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper.
During periods when the machine is not used for a long time,
remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a
bag to prevent moisture absorption.
–
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause and solution
Page
Misfeed occurs.
The paper is outside of the specified size and weight
range.
→ Use copy paper within the specified range.
–
Paper curled or damp.
→ Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper.
During periods when the machine is not used for a long time,
remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a
bag to prevent moisture absorption.
Paper is not loaded properly.
→ Make sure the paper is properly installed.
Pieces of paper inside machine.
→ Remove all pieces of misfed paper.
Too much paper is loaded in the tray.
→ If the stack of paper is higher than the indicator line on the tray,
remove some of the paper and reload so that the stack does not
exceed the line.
Paper misfeed.
Some sheets of paper stick together.
→ Fan the paper well before loading it.
The guides on the bypass tray do not match the width of
the paper.
→ Adjust the guides to match the width of the paper.
The bypass tray extension is not pulled out.
→ When loading a large size of paper, pull out the extension.
The bypass paper feed roller is dirty.
→ Clean the roller.
5
A5 paper is loaded in lower paper tray or in the 250-sheet
or 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit.
→ A5 size paper must be loaded in upper paper tray or the bypass
tray.
Original(s) curled.
→ The original size cannot be correctly detected if the original is
curled or folded. Straighten the original.
–
–
Original size not selected
automatically.
(When the SPF is installed.)
The machine is directly exposed to sunlight.
→ Install in a location that is not exposed to sunlight.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause and solution
Page
The document glass or the underside of the document
cover/SPF is dirty.
→ Clean regularly.
Copies are smudged or dirty.
Original smudged or blotchy.
→ Use a clean original.
–
–
The scanner glass for the SPF is dirty.
→ Clean the long, narrow scanning glass.
White or black lines appear on
copies.
The transfer charger is dirty.
→ Clean the transfer charger.
Copying or printing is performed.
→ Set the paper size after copying or printing is complete.
The machine has stopped temporarily due to running out
of paper or a misfeed.
→ Load paper or remove the misfeed, and then set the paper size.
Paper size for a paper tray cannot
be set.
An interrupt copy job is in progress.
→ Set the paper size after the interrupt copy job is finished.
The paper output tray is full.
→ Long copy runs are automatically paused every 250 copies.
Remove the copies in the paper output tray and press the
A copy job stops before it is
finished.
[START] key (
) to resume copying.
The tray is out of paper.
→ Load paper.
Any other indicators are lit.
→ If other indicators are lit, the machine is in "Preheat mode". Press
any key on the operation panel to resume normal operation.
The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) is
lit.
The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) and ON LINE indicator
are only lit.
→ If only the POWER SAVE indicator (
are lit, the machine is in auto power shut-off mode. Press the
[START] key ( ) to resume normal operation.
) and ON LINE indicator
Any one of the alarm indicators
the meaning of the alarm indicator and error message in
the display, and take appropriate action.
(
,
,
,
,
) is lit or
–
blinking.
The same power outlet being used is for the lighting
fixture and the machine.
→ Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other
electric appliances.
Lighting fixture flickers.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PRINTING PROBLEMS
In addition to this section, troubleshooting information can also be found in the README files for each of the
software programs. To view a README file, see "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Start Guide.
Problem
Cause and solution
Page
The machine is set to off-line mode.
→ Press the [ON LINE] key (
) to turn on the ON LINE
indicator.
The machine is not correctly connected with your
computer.
→ Check both ends of the printer cable and make sure you have a
solid connection. Try a known good cable. For information on
cables, see "SPECIFICATIONS".
Start
Guide
Copy job is performed.
→ Wait until the copy job is complete.
–
–
Your machine is not selected correctly in the current
application for the print job.
→ When choosing "Print" from the "File" menu located in
applications, be sure you have selected "SHARP AR-XXXX"
(where XXXX is the model name of your machine) printer
displayed in the "Print" dialog box.
The machine does not print.
(ON LINE indicator does not blink.)
The printer driver has not been installed properly.
→ Follow these steps to check and see if the printer driver is
installed.
1
Click the "Start" button, click "Control Panel", and then click
"Printer".
In Windows XP, click the "start" button, and then click "Printer
and Faxes".
–
In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings"
and then click "Printers".
If the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon is shown but you
still cannot print, the printer driver may not have been installed
correctly. In this case, delete the software and then reinstall it.
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2
The tray size settings are not the same on the machine
and in the printer driver.
→ Make sure that the same tray paper size is set on the machine
and in the printer driver. To change the tray's paper size setting on
SETTING" or see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" in
the Start Guide to change it in the printer driver.
12,
Start
Guide
The specified size of paper has not been loaded.
→ Load the specified size of paper in the paper tray.
The machine does not print.
(ON LINE indicator was blinking.)
The PAPER SIZE indicator is blinking.
→ When "Use close paper size (system setting)" is disabled, the
PAPER SIZE indicator on the operation panel will blink. You can
–
press the [PAPER SELECT] key (
load paper in the bypass tray and press the [ON LINE] key
) to begin printing.
) to select a tray manually, or
(
→ When "Use close paper size" is enabled, printing will take place
using a size of paper that is close to the size of the print image.
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Problem
Cause and solution
Page
Simultaneous use of two or more application software
programs.
Printing is slow.
–
→
Start printing after quitting all unused application software programs.
The paper is loaded so that printing takes place on the
back side of the paper.
→ Some paper types have a front and back side. If the paper is
loaded so that printing takes place on the back side, toner will not
adhere well to the paper and a good image will not be obtained.
The printed image is light and
uneven.
You are using paper that is outside the specified size and
weight range.
→ Use copy paper within the specified range.
Paper curled or damp.
→ Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper.
During periods when the machine is not used for a long time,
remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a
bag to prevent moisture absorption.
–
The printed image is dirty.
You did not set sufficient margins in the paper settings of
your application.
→ The top and bottom of the paper may be dirty if the margins are
set outside of the specified print quality area.
→ Set the margins in the software application within the specified
print quality area.
–
–
The paper loaded in the tray is not the same size as that
specified in the printer driver.
→ Check if the "Paper Size" options suit the size of the paper loaded
in the tray.
→ If the "Fit To Paper Size" setting is activated, make sure that the
paper size selected from the drop-down list is the same as the
size of the loaded paper.
The orientation of document setting is not correct.
→ Click the "Main" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and verify if
the "Image Orientation" option is set to your requirements.
The printed image is skewed or it
runs off the paper.
–
Paper is not loaded properly.
→ Make sure the paper is properly loaded.
You did not correctly specify the margins for the
application in use.
→ Check the layout of the document margins and the paper size
settings for the application you are using. Also check if the print
settings are specified correctly to suit the paper size.
–
The setting for the print density is not appropriate.
→ You can adjust the print density on the printer driver. Click the
"Advanced" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and click the
"Compatibility" button. Select the "Print Density Level" from
1 (light) to 5 (dark).
The printed image is darker or
lighter than expected.
–
Any one of the alarm indicators
the meaning of the alarm indicator and error message in
the display, and take appropriate action.
(
,
,
,
,
) is lit or
blinking.
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INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES
If one of the following indicators lights up or one of the following messages appears in the display, check the
meaning of the indicator or message in the following table and take appropriate action.
Maintenance indicator
Paper required indicator
Toner cartridge replacement
required indicator
Developer replacement
required indicator
Misfeed indicator
Display
Indication
Maintenance
indicator
Cause and solution
Steadily Service by an authorised SHARP service technician is
lit required.
Page
–
Developer
replacement
required indicator
Steadily Developer is required. Contact your authorised service
lit representative.
–
Steadily Replacement of toner cartridge will be needed soon. Prepare a
lit new cartridge.
Blinking Toner cartridge must be replaced. Replace it with a new one.
Toner cartridge
replacement
required indicator
–
The tray is out of paper. Load paper. It is also possible that the
tray is not inserted completely into the machine. Make sure it is
inserted correctly.
A paper misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfeed as
Paper required
indicator
Steadily
lit
Misfeed indicator
Blinking
explained in "MISFEED REMOVAL".
The original is not placed in the correct orientation. Rotate the
Blinking original so that it is in the same orientation as the blinking
ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.
ORIGINAL SIZE indicator
A blinking PAPER SIZE indicator means that the size of paper loaded
in the tray is different from the paper size setting for the tray. Change
the paper size setting.
PAPER SIZE indicator
[CH] appears in display
Blinking To clear the display, do one of the following:
• Use the [PAPER SELECT] key (
• Open and close the tray.
• Press the [CLEAR ALL] key (
) to change the tray selection.
5
).
Steadily The front cover or the side cover is open. Close the front cover
–
lit
or the side cover.
The toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall the toner
Blinking cartridge. If [CH] still blinks in the display after reinstalling the toner
cartridge, contact your authorised service representative.
Turn off the power switch, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn on
the switch again. If this does not clear the message, write down the
Letters and numbers appear code that appears and then unplug the power cord and contact
–
in the display
your authorised service representative. Tell your authorised
service representative what code appeared and the circumstances
under which it appeared.
When "Use close paper size" is disabled
Press the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ) to manually select the
tray and then press the [ON LINE] key (
begin. If you are selecting the bypass tray, load paper in the
bypass tray.
). Printing will
Misfeed location indicator lights up at
the optional 2 x 250-sheet/250-sheet
paper feed unit
The side cover of the 2 x 250-sheet/250-sheet paper feed unit
is open. Close the side cover.
–
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MISFEED REMOVAL
When a misfeed occurs, the misfeed indicator ( ) and a misfeed location indicator ( ) will blink and the machine
will automatically stop.
Check the blinking misfeed location indicator to identify the location of the misfeed and remove it.
The paper may tear when you remove a misfeed. In this event, be sure to remove all torn pieces of paper from the
machine, taking care not to touch the photoconductive drum (the green part). Any scratches or damage to the
surface of the drum will cause dirty copies.
Note
MISFEED IN THE SPF
Remove the misfed original.
1
Section B
Open the SPF and rotate the two release rollers
in the direction of the arrow to feed the original
out. Close the SPF and then remove the
original.
Check sections A, B, and
C in the left shows the
illustration (see the next
page), and remove the
misfed original.
Roller
Section A
Open the feeding roller cover and remove the
misfed original from the document feeder tray.
Close the feeding roller cover.
Feeding roller cover
If a small original (A5 etc.) is misfed, or if an
original misfeed occurs in the reversing tray of
the SPF (if installed), open the right side cover
and remove the original. Close the right side
cover.
Right side cover
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Section C
Open and close the SPF to make the
misfeed location indicator stop
blinking.
2
3
Remove the misfed original from the exit area.
You can also make the
misfeed indicator stop
blinking by opening and
closing the feeding roller
cover or the right side
cover.
If the misfed original cannot be easily removed
from the exit area, open the moveable part of the
document feeder tray and remove the original.
Return the originals indicated by the
minus number in the display to the
document feeder tray and press the
[START] key ( ).
Copying will resume from the originals that still
remained when the misfeed occurred.
MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY
5
Gently pull the misfed paper out.
Open and close the side cover.
1
2
The misfeed indicator
) will go out.
(
• When closing the side cover, press down on
the handle.
Note
• If the misfeed indicator (
) does not stop
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in
the machine.
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MISFEED IN THE MACHINE
Open the bypass tray and the side
cover.
Check the misfeed location. Remove
the misfed paper following the
instructions for each location in the
illustration below.
1
2
If paper is misfed here, go to
If the misfed paper is visible
here, go to "C. Misfeed in the
If paper is misfed here, go to
A. Misfeed in the paper feed area
Push gently on both ends of the front
cover and open it.
Close the front cover and side cover.
1
3
The misfeed indicator
(
) will go out.
• When closing the front cover, gently hold
both ends.
• When closing the side cover, press on the
handle.
Carefully remove the misfed paper.
2
Note
Turn the roller rotating knob in the
direction of the arrow to assist in
removing it.
• If the misfeed indicator (
) does not stop
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in
the machine.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
Roller rotating knob
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
the fusing unit when removing misfed
Warning
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or
injury.
Do not touch the photoconductive drum
Caution
(green portion) when removing the misfed
paper. Doing so may damage the drum and
cause smudges on copies.
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B. Misfeed in the fusing area
Push gently on both ends of the front
cover and open it.
Lift the fusing unit release levers, to
return them to their operating
positions.
1
4
5
Turn the roller rotating knob in the
direction of the arrow.
2
Close the front cover and side cover.
Roller rotating knob
The misfeed indicator
(
) will go out.
Carefully remove the misfed paper.
Lower the fusing unit release levers to
allow easier removal.
3
• When closing the front cover, gently hold
both ends.
• When closing the side cover, press on the
handle.
Note
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
Fusing unit
release lever
• If the misfeed indicator (
) does not stop
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in
the machine.
5
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
the fusing unit when removing misfed
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or
injury.
Warning
Caution
• Do not touch the photoconductive drum
(green portion) when removing the misfed
paper. Doing so may damage the drum and
cause smudges on copies.
• Be careful about unfixed toner on the
misfed paper not to soil your hands or
clothes.
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C. Misfeed in the transport area
Open the fusing paper guide by
1
pressing down the green-labeled
projection on the guide and remove
the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
Warning
the fusing unit when removing misfed
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or
injury.
If the misfed paper cannot be removed
by the previous step but is visible in
the paper output area, remove the
paper by pulling it into the paper
output area.
2
3
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
Close the side cover.
The misfeed indicator
(
) will go out.
• When closing the side cover, press on the
handle.
Note
• If the paper was torn, make sure that no
torn pieces remain in the machine.
• If the misfeed indicator (
) does not stop
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in
the machine.
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MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY
Note
Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.52)
Lift and pull out the upper paper tray
and remove the misfed paper.
1
2
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
Open and close the side cover.
The misfeed indicator
(
) will go out.
• When closing the side cover, press on the
handle.
5
Note
• If the misfeed indicator (
) does not stop
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in
the machine.
Close the upper paper tray.
3
Push the upper paper
tray in completely.
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MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY
• Use the following procedure to remove misfeeds that occur in the 250-sheet paper feed unit/2 x 250-sheet paper
feed unit.
Note
Open the lower side cover.
Close the lower paper tray.
1
2
3
5
Grasp the handle to open
the lower side cover.
Remove the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
If the misfed paper is not seen in step
2, lift and pull out the lower paper tray
and remove the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
Close the lower side cover.
4
The misfeed indicator
(
) will go out.
If the misfeed indicator (
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in the
machine.
) does not stop
Note
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REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE
When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator (
) lights up, the toner cartridge will need replacement
soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) blinks, the toner
cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed.
Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below.
Note
When the toner cartridge replacement indicator (
) lights up, little toner remains and thus copies may be faint.
Push on both ends of the front cover
and open it.
Insert the toner cartridge along the
guides until it locks in place while
pushing the lock release lever.
1
2
4
If there is any dirt or dust
on the toner cartridge,
remove it before
installing the cartridge.
Pull the toner cartridge out while
pressing the lock release lever.
Close the front cover.
5
When pulling out the
toner cartridge, place
your other hand on the
indentation of the
cartridge.
Toner cartridge
lock release lever
The toner cartridge
replacement required
indicator (
out.
) will go
5
After removing the toner cartridge, do not
shake it or tap on it. Doing so may cause
toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old
cartridge immediately in the bag contained in
the box of the new cartridge. Dispose of the
old toner cartridge in accordance with local
regulations.
Caution
• Even after a new toner cartridge is
installed, the toner cartridge replacement
Note
required indicator (
) may still light up,
indicating that copying cannot be resumed
(toner is not fed sufficiently). In this case,
open and close the front cover. The
machine will feed toner again for about two
minutes and then copying can be resumed.
• Before closing the front cover, make sure
that the toner cartridge is correctly installed.
• When closing the front cover, gently hold
both ends.
Remove the new toner cartridge from
the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both
sides and shake it horizontally four or
five times.
3
4 or 5 times
Grasp the grip when holding the cartridge.
Caution
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Chapter 6
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
6
This chapter explains how to keep the machine operating smoothly, including viewing copy count, the toner level
indicator, and cleaning the machine.
CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT
COUNT AND TONER LEVEL
CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT
When "Auditing mode" is "ON":
From the "- - -" display, you can check the total output count and total copy count as explained below.
When "Auditing mode" is "OFF":
From the " 0" display, you can check the total output count and total copy count as explained below.
The total output count is all pages (for both printing and copying) printed by the machine and the total output count
can be counted up to 999,999.
[Total output count]
[Total copy count]
Hold down the [0] key.
Hold down the ( ) key.
The total output count
appears sequentially in
two parts while you hold
down the [0] key.
The total copy count
appears in the display
while you hold down the
key.
The count display and
counting method are the
same as for the total
output count.
Example: Total number of pages output is 12,345.
The total number of pages printed in printer
mode can be calculated by subtracting the
total copy count from the total output count.
Note
• Each A3 size page is counted as two
pages.
Note
• During a copy run, pressing the [0] key
shows the number of completed copy
pages, not the total output count.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL
The toner level is indicated by a 6-level display. Use it as a guideline for replacing the toner cartridge.
Hold down the [Light] key (
the alarm indicators ( , , ,
blink.
) until
,
Hold down the [Copy ratio display] key
1
2
)
(
) for more than 5 seconds.
The approximate quantity
of toner remaining will be
indicated in the display
as a percentage. ("100",
"75", "50", "25", "10" is
displayed.) When the
percentage is less than
10%, "LO" will be
The display will show
"- -".
displayed.
Press the [Light] key (
the normal display.
) to return to
3
The alarm indicators ( ,
,
,
,
) go off.
The display returns to the number of copies
display.
6
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND
SPF/DOCUMENT COVER
If the document glass, underside of the document cover/SPF, or the scanner for originals coming from the SPF (the
long narrow glass surface on the right side of the document glass) become dirty, the dirt may appear on copies.
Always keep these parts clean.
Stains or dirt on the document glass/SPF will also be copied. Wipe the document glass, underside of the document
cover/SPF and the scanning window on the document glass with a soft, clean cloth.
If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents.
Do not spray flammable cleaner gas. Gas from the spray may come in contact with the internal
electrical components or high-temperature parts of the fusing unit, creating a risk of fire or
electrical shock.
Warning
CLEANING THE ORIGINAL SCANNING GLASS (ONLY
WHEN AN SPF IS INSTALLED)
If white or black lines appear in copies made with using the SPF, use the
provided glass cleaner to clean the original scanning glass. (If white or
black lines appear in copies or printed pages when the SPF is not used,
Example of dirty print image
White lines
Black lines
Open the SPF and take out the glass
cleaner.
Clean the original scanning glass with
the glass cleaner.
1
2
3
Return the glass cleaner to its original
position.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER
If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed
roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water.
Paper feed roller
CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER
If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.
Clean the charger using the following procedure.
Turn the power switch off.
Set the charger cleaner onto the
transfer charger and gently slide the
cleaner in the direction indicated by
the arrow two or three times.
1
2
5
Open the bypass tray and the side
cover.
If the white sheet metal is
smudged with toner,
wipe it with a soft, clean
cloth.
Slide the charger cleaner from one end to the
other end along the groove of the transfer
Note
Lift and pull out the upper paper tray.
3
4
charger. If the cleaner is stopped on the way,
smudges on copies may occur.
6
Return the charger cleaner to its
original position. Close the upper
paper tray. Close the side cover by
pressing the handle on the cover.
6
7
Turn the power switch on.
Take the charger cleaner out by
holding the tab.
Charger
cleaner
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Chapter 7
PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES
7
Optional equipment and supplies are explained in this chapter. To purchase optional equipment and supplies,
contact your authorised service representative.
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification
changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal
values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Note
AR-5520S
AR-5516S
Options that can be installed on both models
250-sheet paper feed unit
(AR-D34)
2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit
(AR-D35)
Single pass feeder
(AR-SP10)
You cannot attach two units of 250-sheet paper feed unit to the machine. When you need to attach two or more
paper trays, be sure to use the 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit, and then 250-sheet paper feed unit if necessary.
Note
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES
SINGLE PASS FEEDER
Specifications
AR-SP10 (Single pass feeder)
2
2
Weight
Size
56 g/m to 90 g/m
Acceptable
original
A5 to A3
Up to 40 sheets (Thickness 4 mm and below)
For B4 and larger sizes, up to 30 sheets
Capacity
Detectable original
sizes*
A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3
Weight
5.0 kg
Dimensions
583 mm (W) x 435 mm (D) x 133 mm (H)
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/2 X 250-SHEET PAPER
FEED UNIT
These paper feed units provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of
paper sizes readily available for copying.
The AR-D34 contains one 250-sheet paper tray and the AR-D35 contains two 250-sheet paper trays.
Part names
250-sheet paper feed unit
AR-D34
2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit
AR-D35
Side cover
Side cover
Trays
Tray
7
Specifications
AR-D34
AR-D35
Paper size
B5 to A3
One tray with capacity for 250 sheets of
Two trays with capacity for 250 sheets of
Paper capacity
2
2
90 g/m bond paper
90 g/m bond paper
2
2
Paper weight
Power supply
Dimensions
Weight
56 g/m to 90 g/m
Drawn from the machine
590 mm (W) x 476.5 mm (D) x 88 mm (H)
5.0 kg
590 mm (W) x 476.5 mm (D) x 174 mm (H)
10.0 kg
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STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user are paper and toner cartridge.
For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products.
Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label.
GENUINE SUPPLIES
PROPER STORAGE
● Store the supplies in a location that is:
clean and dry,
at a stable temperature,
not exposed to direct sunlight.
● Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.
Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages
standing on end may curl or get damp, resulting in
paper misfeeds.
Supply of spare parts and consumables
The supply of spare parts for repair of the machine is guaranteed for at least 7 years following the termination of
production. Spare parts are those parts of the machine which may break down within the scope of the ordinary
use of the product, whereas those parts which normally exceed the life of the product are not to be considered as
spare parts. Consumables too, are available for 7 years following the termination of production.
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