Sharp AR-201 User Manual

• GETTING STARTED• MAKING COPIES• STATUS INDICATORS• GENERAL INFORMATION• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 213283655DIGITAL COPYING MACHINEOPERATION MANUALPageMODE

8GETTING STARTEDCOPIER INSTALLATIONImproper installation may damage the copier. Please note the followingduring initial installation and whenever the

9GETTING STARTEDCAUTIONS ON HANDLINGBe careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance ofthis copier.Do not drop the copier, sub

10GETTING STARTEDLOADING COPY PAPERTo save space, this copier has been designed with adjustable front-loadingtrays, which are easily opened for paper

11GETTING STARTEDChanging the copy paper size in the tray1Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.2Push the pressure plate down until i

12GETTING STARTED Loading copy paperLOADING COPY PAPER8To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZEENTER ( ) key.●The selected paper feed loca

13MAKING COPIESAUDITING ACCOUNTSIf this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not functionuntil an assigned 3-digit account number

14MAKING COPIESNORMAL COPYINGNormal copyingPower on1Turn the power switch on.●It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, youcan

15MAKING COPIES●For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key to select MANUAL ( ) and adjustwith the light ( ) and dark

16MAKING COPIESREDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMReduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically withthe AUTO IMAGE ( ) key or manually

17MAKING COPIESREDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMReduction/enlargement/zoomManual1Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover.2Use the

CAUTIONSFollow the cautions below when using this copier.●The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.●Do not look d

18MAKING COPIESBYPASS FEED (special paper)The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and otherspecial purpose papers. Up to 100 s

19MAKING COPIES4Press the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the bypasstray.5Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Setthe number of copies

20MAKING COPIESTWO-SIDED COPYINGTwo-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray.1Place the first original on the original table and

21MAKING COPIES1Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover.2Press the XY-ZOOM ( ) key.●The current value for the vertical dire

22MAKING COPIESXY zoomXY ZOOM5Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontaldirection in a s

23MAKING COPIESB/W REVERSEThe B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas.●When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mod

24MAKING COPIES1Place the originals on the original table with the centreof the two pages aligned with the paper size index ( A4( 81/2)). Close the

25MAKING COPIES1Press the INTERRUPT ( ) key.●The copier will return to the initial settings.●If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode u

26MAKING COPIES1Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key toselect the PHOTO ( ) mode.2Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( // ) key for approxim

27MAKING COPIES Toner save mode1Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( / / ) key toselect the MANUAL ( ) mode.2Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( // )

1GETTING STARTEDSTATUSINDICATORSMAKING COPIESGENERAL INFORMATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTCONTENTS PageGETTING STARTED●INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28STATUSINDICATORS1Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side coverand slide the cover out until it stops.2Push gently on both sides of the front

29STATUSINDICATORS Toner cartridge replacementTONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT5Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides untilit locks in place w

30STATUSINDICATORSThe copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed locationindicators will in

31STATUSINDICATORSMISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removalIf the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”.If paper is

32STATUSINDICATORSMISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal2Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of thearrow.3Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower

33STATUSINDICATORSMISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal3Close the side cover by pressing the handle on thecover.●The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out.Misfe

34STATUSINDICATORS Misfeed removalMisfeed in the lower paper tray1Grasp the handle of the lower side cover and gentlyopen the cover.2Remove the misfed

35STATUSINDICATORSDeveloper required/Maintenance requiredMAINTENANCE REQUIREDWhen the indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP servicetec

36GENERAL INFORMATIONProgram No. Program name Description1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settingswhen th

37GENERAL INFORMATIONSetting the user programs1Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , ,and

2GETTING STARTEDINTRODUCTIONThis copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimumamount of office space and with maximum o

38GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMS4Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys.●The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of t

39GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMSUser programsSettings for auditing accountsSetting of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For

40GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMSUser programsProgram No. 12: Account number changeProgram No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No.

41GENERAL INFORMATION User programsUSER PROGRAMSProgram No. 14: Number of copies per accountProgram No. 14 is used to display the total number of copi

42GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER PROGRAMSUser programsProgram No. 15: Resetting accountProgram No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired i

43GENERAL INFORMATIONPOWER SAVE MODESThe copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumptionthereby reducing the cost of operation. In

44GENERAL INFORMATIONSetting the power save modesThe time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after anyoperation is made can be se

45GENERAL INFORMATIONUSER MAINTENANCEProper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes toregularly clean your copier.Origina

46GENERAL INFORMATIONTransfer charger cleaningIf copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.Clean the charger using t

47GENERAL INFORMATIONProblem Solution●Copier plugged in?●Power switch ON?●Copy density properly adjusted?●Is the original placed face down?●Paper to

3GETTING STARTED Main featuresMAIN FEATURESHigh-speed laser copying●First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately af

48GENERAL INFORMATIONProblem Solution●Original table or platen cover dirty?●Original smudged or blotchy?●Is the indicator on?●Is the indicator o

49GENERAL INFORMATIONThe copier will not function. Contact your SHARPservice centre immediately.Side cover(s) is open.Close the front and side covers

50GENERAL INFORMATIONSUPPLIESTypes and sizes of copy paperSize Weight Capacity (80 g/m2Special paper(21 lb.) paper)Paper trays A5* to A3 56 to 80 g/m2

51GENERAL INFORMATIONSUPPLIESGenuine supplies statementStandard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copypaper and toner c

52GENERAL INFORMATIONType Digital copying machine, desktopCopy system Dry, electrostatic transferOriginals Sheets, bound documentsOriginal sizes Max.

53GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsWeight Approx. 35.7 kg (78.7 lbs.)Toner cartridge includedCopier dimensions 590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D) x

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55OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTOPTIONALEQUIPMENTCONTENTSPage●SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56●SINGLE PASS FEEDER (A

56OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONA number of options are available for the copier which allow you toconfigure a copier system to meet your part

57OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding.Single pass feeder (AR-SP2)

4GETTING STARTEDPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOverall layoutPlaten cover (optional)Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover before

58OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)Using the SPF●Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from theoriginals.●Damaged or crumpled origi

59OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)Misfeed removalLocation ALocation BLocation CSingle pass feeder (AR-SP2)If an original misfeed occurs i

60OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTElectronic sorting kit (AR-EB3)Original Paper CopyRotation copyingIf user program No. 7 is set, the image of the original will rot

61OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSort/groupIf an optional electronic sorting kit is installed, the copier will have twosorter modes for different copying jobs: one

62OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTCopying in the sort modeWhen copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copiermemory each time an original

63OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT4 in 1 copying2 in 1 copyingPattern PatternPattern Pattern Pattern PatternPattern PatternThe 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to c

64OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3)Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3)4Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key.●The entered n

65OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTEraseThis copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode.●Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges

66OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT4Set the number of copies.5Press the START ( ) key.ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3)Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3)

67OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTMargin shiftThe MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to theright to increase the left margin by approximate

5GETTING STARTEDPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSToner cartridge lock release leverUse to unlock the toner cartridge.Toner cartridgeContains toner.Photoconduct

68OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTLoading copy paper250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6)These paper feed units provide the conveni

69OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6)250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE5)2x250-sheet paper feed un

70OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6)250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE5)2x250-sheet paper feed un

712250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

72SSingle pass feeder (SPF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

73 Date Issued: Nov. 1, 2000MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETMSDS No. F-00991Section 1. Product IdentificationProduct:AR-201NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner)Section 2

74Section 6. Physical Chemical CharacteristicsBoiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: 1.1Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility i

75Date Issued: Nov. 1, 2000MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETMSDS No. F-30991Section 1. Product IdentificationProductAR-201ND/DV/SD (Black Developer)Section 2

76Section 6. Physical Chemical CharacteristicsBoiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: about 7.3Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubi

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6GETTING STARTEDOperationpanelPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSINTERRUPT ( ) key and indicator (p. 25)Interrupts a copy run.Copy quantity displayDisplays the s

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In some areas, the “POWER” switch positions are marked “I” and “ ” on the copier instead of “ON” and “OFF”.The symbol “ ” denotes the copier is no

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7GETTING STARTEDPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSZero keyUse as part of numeric keys to enter copy quantity.Press during a continuous copy run to display thenu