User manual SHARP AR-5316 - OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL AR-5316 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL Page · BEFORE USING THE MACHINE · COPY FUNCTIONS · PRINTER FUNCTIONS · USER SETTINGS 8 18 29 31 40 · TROUBLESHOOTING · ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 56 · PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES 60 · APPENDIX 62 FOR YOUR RECORDS ... To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the copier's serial number located on the back of the unit. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law. G Money G Checks G Stamps G Passports G Bonds G Stocks G Bank drafts G Driver's licenses CONTENTS CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 3 G G G G G G G G CAUTIONS ON USING..................................................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE ........................................................... 3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ............................................................................................................................. 4 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 5 ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS............................................................................................................. 5 THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE INDICATIONS ....................................................... 5 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................... 6 SPF ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 USING THE MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 5 MAIN FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 7 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 3 PRINTER FUNCTIONS PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................... 8 G OPERATION PANEL ......................................10 USING THE PRINTER MODE ......................... 29 G BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING.......... 29 G OPERATION IN COPY AND PRINTER MODES.... 30 POWER ON AND OFF..................................... 12 G POWER ON ....................................................12 G POWER OFF ..................................................12 LOADING PAPER............................................ 13 G PAPER............................................................13 G LOADING PAPER...........................................14 G CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING ........................................................16 4 USER SETTINGS 2 COPY FUNCTIONS ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL.............................................................. 31 TONER SAVE MODE AND HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE.............................................. 32 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ............................. 33 G USER PROGRAMS ....................................... 33 G SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM .................................................... 35 NORMAL COPYING ........................................ 18 G MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER ....21 G SELECTING THE TRAY.................................21 G SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES ...........22 SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE................. 36 G AUDITING MODE .......................................... 36 G AUDITING MODE SETTINGS ....................... 36 G SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS ..... 37 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM............ 22 G AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION .................22 G MANUAL RATIO SELECTION........................23 G SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY............................24 5 TROUBLESHOOTING TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS TRAY................................................................ 26 DUAL PAGE COPYING................................... 27 INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN ....................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................... 40 G MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS ................ 41 G PRINTING PROBLEMS ................................. 44 INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES .... 46 MISFEED REMOVAL ...................................... 47 G G G G MISFEED IN THE SPF .................................. 47 MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY ................ 48 MISFEED IN THE MACHINE......................... 49 MISFEED IN THE PAPER TRAY................... 52 REPLACING THE TD CARTRIDGE................ 53 REPLACING THE DRUM CARTRIDGE.......... 54 1 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL........................................ 56 G CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT...56 CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL AND DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE ........................................... 57 G TONER LEVEL ...............................................57 G DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE ..............................57 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.............................. 58 G CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND SPF/DOCUMENT COVER .............................58 G CLEANING THE ORIGINAL SCANNING GLASS (ONLY WHEN A SPF IS INSTALLED).............58 G CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER ...............................................59 G CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER ......59 7 PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES PERIPHERAL DEVICES.................................. 60 G SINGLE PASS FEEDER.................................60 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............................... 61 G SUPPLY PART NUMBERS ............................61 G PROPER STORAGE ......................................61 8 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 62 SOFTWARE LICENSE .................................... 64 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET................ 66 INDEX............................................................... 74 2 CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this machine. CAUTIONS ON USING Warning: · The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. · Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. Caution: · Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on. · Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies. · Place the machine on a firm, level surface. · Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location. · When the machine is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. · When moving the machine, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. · Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the machine. · Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. · The socket-outlet should be installed near the machine and should be easily accessible. IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE Improper installation may damage the machine. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved. Caution in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the machine at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use. If the machine is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the machine. Operation Do not install your machine in areas that are: · damp, humid, or very dusty · exposed to direct sunlight · poorly ventilated · subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater. 3 The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and disconnection. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded. Note Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation. 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) A small amount of ozone is produced within the machine during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard. Note: The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) calculated as an 8 hr. timeweighted average concentration. However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the machine in a ventilated area. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. · Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing smudges on copies. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use. · If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result. Safety precautions: This Digital Copier is rated Class I and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below. · Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers. · The machine's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots. Trademark acknowledgements · Microsoft® Windows® operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. · Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP are trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. · IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · Acrobat® Reader Copyright© 1987- 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. · All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. 4 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The Environmental Choice Program guidelines are applied to the products only in Canada. The products that meet the Environmental Choice Program guidelines carry the logo shown to the left. The products without the logo may not meet the Environmental Choice Program guidelines. USING THE MANUAL This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a handy location. ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS The operation manuals for the machine are as follows: Operation Manual (Digital Multifunctional System) (this manual) This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the machine as a copier. Online Manual (on the accessory CD-ROM) This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer. Software Setup Guide (separate manual) This manual contains instructions for installing the software that allows the machine to be used with your computer and procedures for establishing initial printer settings. THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE INDICATIONS An "R" appearing at the end of an original or paper size (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, 8-1/2" x 11"R, etc.) indicates that the original or paper is oriented horizontally as shown below. Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal (landscape) orientation (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17") do not contain the "R" in their size indication. 5 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Warning Caution Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed. Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed. Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user. Note SPF This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF". 6 MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying · First-copy time*1 at 300 dpi*2 is only 7.2 seconds . · Copying speed is 16 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity. *1 First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions. *2 "dpi" ("dots per inch") is unit that is used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in a printed or scanned image. High-quality digital image · High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed. · In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, two original modes can be selected: "TEXT" for text-only originals, and "PHOTO" for photographs. The exposure can be adjusted to five levels in each mode. · The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and color photos. Enhanced copying features · Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) · Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible. (Can be changed to a maximum of 99 copies in the user programs.) · The user programs allow customized machine settings and management. Access to the machine can be controlled by enabling audit mode. Scan once/Print many · The machine is equipped with a memory buffer allowing the machine to scan an original once and make up to 999 copies of the scanned image. This improves workflow, reduces operating noise from the machine and reduces wear and tear on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability. Laser printer function · The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer. (See the accompanying Software Setup Guide.) Environment and people friendly design · Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in use. · A universal design has been implemented in the product whereby the height of the operation panel and shape of the keys are designed to be usable by as many people as possible. 7 1 Chapter 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 7 2 6 16 17 3 4 4 10 5 8 11 15 9 1 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Glass cleaner Use to clean the original scanning glass. Document feeder cover (when the SPF is installed) /document cover Open to make copies from the document glass. (p.18) Document glass Place an original that you wish to scan face down here. (p.18) Handles Use to move the machine. Power switch Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.12) Operation panel Contains operation keys and indicator lights. (p.10) Paper output tray Copies and prints are deposited to this tray. Front cover Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance. (p.50, p.54) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Paper tray Paper tray holds 250 sheets of paper. (p.14) Side cover Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance. (p.48, p.59) Side cover handle Pull to open the side cover. (p.48) Bypass tray guides Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.15) Bypass tray Paper including special paper (such as transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray. (p.15, p.26) Bypass tray extension Pull out when feeding large paper such as 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17". (p.15) Charger cleaner Use to clean the transfer charger. (p.59) USB 1.1 connector Connect to your computer to use the printer functions. (Software Setup Guide) 8 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 25 24 18 19 20 23 1 21 22 29 28 26 27 30 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Parallel connector Connect to your computer to use the printer function. (Software Setup Guide) 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. Original guides (when the SPF is installed) Adjust to the size of the originals. Feeding roller cover (when the SPF is installed) Open to remove misfed originals. (p.47) Right side cover (when the SPF is installed) Open to remove misfed originals. (p.47) Exit area (when the SPF is installed) Originals exit the machine here after copying. TD cartridge Contains toner. See p.53 to install the TD cartridge. TD cartridge strap Lift to remove the TD cartridge (p.53) TD cartridge lock release lever To replace the TD cartridge, pull out the TD cartridge while pulling up on this lever. (p.53) 26 27 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.49, p.50) Fusing unit release levers To remove a paper misfeed from the fusing unit, push down on these levers and remove the paper. (p.50) The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch Warning the fusing unit when removing misfed paper. Doing so may cause a burn or injury. 28 29 30 Drum cartridge Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. (p.54) Drum cartridge handle Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. (p.54) Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. Note The model name can be seen on the machines front cover. 9 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL 1 2 3 XYZOOM ON LINE DUAL PAGE COPY 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON LINE key / indicator 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.29) DUAL PAGE COPY key / indicator Use to make individual copies of the two pages of an open book or other two-page original. (p.27) XY-ZOOM key / indicator Press to change the horizontal and vertical copy ratios independently. (p.24) AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key / indicators Use to select the exposure mode: "AUTO", "TEXT", or "PHOTO". (p.21) AUDIT CLEAR key Closes an open account. (p.39) Alarm indicators [ ] Maintenance indicator (p.46) [ ] TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.46) [ ] Drum cartridge replacement required indicator (p.46) [ ] Paper required indicator (p.46) [ ] Misfeed indicator (p.46) 7 8 8 9 10 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 15 POWER SAVE indicator Lights up when the machine is in a power save mode. (p.12) Display Shows the set number of copies, as well as the copy ratio, user program function or setting code, or an error code when an error occurs. Copy ratio display key ( ) Hold down when the machine is not in use to display the copy ratio in the display. (p.24) ZOOM indicator Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. (p.24) Zoom keys ( , ) Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (p.24) INTERRUPT key ( ) / indicator Interrupts a copy run. (p.28) Light and Dark keys ( , ) / indicators Use to adjust the TEXT or PHOTO exposure level. (p.21) ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key / ORIGINAL SIZE indicators Use to enter the original size. (p.16) The selected original size will light up. 10 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AUDIT CLEAR POWER SAVE ZOOM 25 400% INTERRUPT AUTO TEXT PHOTO ORIGINAL PAPER SIZE SIZE 11X17 8½X14 8½X11 8½X5½ 8½X11 EXTRA 135 ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER 200% 141 129 121 100% 95 77 64 50% CLEAR CLEAR ALL 1 25 26 AUTO TRAY SELECT IMAGE PRESET RATIO START 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Not used for this machine. 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 PAPER SIZE indicators Light up to show the selected copy paper size. (p.16) PAPER SIZE ENTER key Use to set the paper size in the paper tray. (p.16) SPF indicator (when the SPF is installed) Lights up when originals are set in the document feeder tray. (p.19) TRAY SELECT key ( ) Use to manually select a paper tray. (p.21) AUTO IMAGE key / indicator Press for automatic copy ratio selection. (p.22) Paper feed location / misfeed location indicators The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit indicator ( ). (p.18) The general location of misfed paper is shown by a blinking red indicator ( ). (p.47) PRESET RATIO selector keys ( , ) / indicators Use to select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. (p.23) 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 26 Numeric keys Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make user program entries. (p.22) To display the total number of pages output by the machine, hold the [0] key down. (p.56) [ ] key Use to check the total number of copies made. (p.56) START key ( ) /indicator Press to make a copy (p.18). Also press to exit "Auto power shut-off" mode and to set a user program. Copying is possible when the indicator is on. CLEAR ALL key ( ) Clears all selected settings and returns the machine to the initial settings. (p.12) CLEAR key ( ) Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. 11 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. 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 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. POWER OFF Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. 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 canceled. 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) Note · The machine reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed, 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 canceled. The "Auto clear" time can be changed in the user settings. (p.33) · 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 user programs. (p.33) 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. Note The preheat activation time and the "Auto power shut-off timer" can be changed using user programs. It is suggested that you set times that are appropriate for your usage of the machine. (p.33) 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 Copy quantity: 0, All special copier modes: Off ) is pressed, 12 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 tray Paper type Standard paper Recycled paper Size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (Invoice) 8-1/2" x 11" (Letter) 8-1/2" x 14" (Legal) 11" x 17" (Ledger) 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (Invoice) 8-1/2" x 11" (Letter) 8-1/2" x 14" (Legal) 11" x 17" (Ledger) Weight 15 lbs. to 24 lbs. *1 (56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 *1) Capacity 250 sheets (Load paper lower than the line on the tray) 100 sheets *2 Load one sheet of these papers at a time to the bypass tray. 5 sheets 1 Bypass tray Standard paper Recycled paper Thick paper Transparency film Labels Envelopes 15 lbs. to 20 lbs. (56 g/m2 to 80 g/m2) Max. 54 lbs. (200 g/m2) Commercial 9 (3-7/8" x 8-7/8") Commercial 10 (4-1/8" x 9-1/2") International DL (110 mm x 220 mm) International C5 (162 mm x 229 mm) *1 When making a large number of copies or prints using 24 lbs. (90 g/m2) 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. *2 The number of sheets of the paper which can be set changes with the weight of a paper. Special papers Follow these guidelines when using special papers. G 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). G There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. Before using special paper, contact a SHARP service center. G Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable. 13 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 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 5 Gently push the paper tray into the machine. 15 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks into place. Note If you loaded a different size of paper than was loaded previously in the tray, go to "CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.16). 3 Fan the paper. If the paper is not fanned, double-feeds or misfeeds may occur. 4 Load paper into the tray. Note · Do not load paper higher than the line on the tray (up to 250 sheets). · Make sure that the paper fits under the tabs on the right side of the tray. · Make sure the stack of paper is straight before loading it. When adding paper, take the remaining paper out and combine it into a single stack with the new paper. 14 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Loading the bypass tray 1 Unfold the bypass tray. 3 Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. To prevent a misfeed, verify once more that the paper guides are adjusted to the width of the paper. When feeding large paper such as 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17", pull out the bypass tray extension. Note If you loaded paper in the bypass tray, press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the bypass tray. The bypass tray will not be selected automatically. 1 2 Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. 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 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram ( ). Available Not 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. 15 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 fibers, 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. Note · The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed, or during interrupt copying. · During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed. · Do not load paper that is a different size than the paper size setting. Copying will not be possible. 1 Hold down the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] key for more than 5 seconds to set the selected paper size. GINAL PAPER SIZE 11X17 8½X14 8½X11 8½X5½ 8½X11 EXTRA 3 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. 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. Left guide Front guide 2 Use the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] key to select the paper size. GINAL PAPER SIZE 11X17 ORIGINAL SIZE 8½X14 ENTER 8½X11 8½X5½ 8½X11 EXTRA The indicator of the selected paper size lights up. · 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. · When using 11" x 17" sized paper store the left guide in the slot at the left front of the paper tray. 16 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 4 Press the [START] key ( ) and then the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] key. To change the paper size setting of another tray, repeat steps 2 to 5 after pressing the [START] key ( ). START Note Affix the paper size label for the paper size selected in step 3 to the label position on the right end of the tray. 1 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 8-1/2" x 11R, set "Setting Paper Size" to "Letter-R". For more information, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" in the "Software Setup Guide". 17 2 1 Chapter 2 COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustment. NORMAL COPYING This section explains how to make a regular copy. If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (p.39), enter your 3-digit account number. Copying from the document glass Open the document cover/SPF, and place the original. 3 Press the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] key and select the original size. GINAL PAPER SIZE 11X17 ORIGINAL SIZE 8½X14 ENTER 8½X11 8½X5½ 8½X11 EXTRA Place the original face down on the document glass. Align it with the original size scale. Note An original up to 11" x 17" can be placed on the document glass. G 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 [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the bypass tray. G The bypass tray must be manually selected. G To copy on paper of a different size than the original, select the paper with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ). G If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rotate the original so that it is in the same orientation as the blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator. 2 Close the document cover/SPF. 4 5 Set the number of copies. Press the [START] key ( copying. ) to begin START The copy is delivered to the paper output tray. Note · The paper output tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper. · About one minute after copying ends, "Auto clear" activates and restores the copy settings to the initial settings. (p.12) The setting for "Auto clear time" can be changed in the user programs. (p.33) · Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop copying in the middle of a run. 18 COPY FUNCTIONS Copying from the SPF 1 2 Make sure that an original has not been left on the document glass. Close the SPF. Adjust the original guides to the size of the original(s). 5 Press the [START] key ( copying. ) to begin START The copy is delivered to the paper output tray. Note 3 Set the original(s) face up in the document feeder tray. · The paper output tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper. · About one minute after copying ends, "Auto clear" activates and restores the copy settings to the initial settings. (p.12) The setting for "Auto clear" time can be changed in the user programs. (p.33) · 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. 2 G 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. G The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator corresponding to the size of the original lights up. G If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rorate the original so that it is in the same orientation as the blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator. G 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 [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the bypass tray. G The bypass tray must be manually selected. G To copy on paper of a different size than the original, select the paper with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ). Note Do not place originals of different sizes together in the document feeder tray. This may cause misfeeds. 4 Set the number of copies. 19 COPY FUNCTIONS Removing the document cover 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 can be used in the SPF Originals that are 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" and 15 lbs. to 24 lbs. (56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2) can be used. A maximum of 40 pages can be placed at once. For originals that are 8-1/2" x 14" or larger (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17"), a maximum of 30 pages can be placed at once. Note · Make sure that there are no paper clips or staples on the original. · Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray. Curled originals may cause misfeeds.