MODEL AR-650 AR-800 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL The power switch positions are marked " " to indicate power "ON" and " " to indicate stand-by. In the stand-by position, power is being supplied to a drying heater within the optical system of the copier. Caution: For complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. FOR YOUR RECORDS ... To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the copier's serial number located on the left hand side at the rear corner of the copier. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user`s authority to operate this equipment. This Class [A] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [A] est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EPA ENERGY STAR ® (MFD) The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a voluntary program, the ENERGY STAR Program, to enourage the widespread and voluntary use of energy-efficient technologies that enhance the workplace, improve product performance and prevent pollution. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, the Sharp Corp. has determined that this copier model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR guidelines for this class of copier require ENERGY STAR copiers to have an 'Off Mode' feature that automatically turns the copier off after a period of inactivity, ensuring night and weekend shut-off. The copier must also automatically change to a 'Low Power Mode' (Automatic Energy Save) after a period of time since the last usage. For Copier+Printer or FAX models, ENERGY STAR guidelines require ENERGY STAR Multifunction copiers to have a 'Sleep Mode' feature that automatically makes the copier enter the sleep mode after a period of inactivity. The copier must also automatically change to a 'Low Power Mode' (Automatic Energy Save) after a period of time since the last usage. Specifically, this copier complies with the following requirementsThe AR-650/800 Copier model (Base model) 'Off Mode'The copier consumes less than 20 watts in the 'Off Mode'. 'Off Mode' Default TimeThe default time for the 'Off Mode' is 90 minutes. 'Automatic Energy Save'The copier consumes less than 255 watts (AR-650) / 313 watts (AR-800) during Energy Save. 'Automatic Energy Save' Default TimeThe default time for the 'Automatic Energy Save' is 15 minutes. The AR-650/800 Copier + Printer model (Multifunction model) 'Sleep Mode'The copier consumes less than 95 watts in the 'Sleep Mode'. 'Sleep Mode' Default TimeThe default time for the 'Sleep Mode' is 90 minutes. 'Automatic Energy Save'The copier consumes less than 300 watts (AR-650) / 358 watts (AR-800) during Energy Save. 'Automatic Energy Save' Default TimeThe default time for the 'Automatic Energy Save' is 15 minutes. Note1- The default setting for the 'Off Mode' or 'Sleep Mode' and 'Automatic Energy Save' can be changed. If you want to increase the default setting, contact your authorized Sharp dealer. Note2- For Copier model (Base model), to restart the copier after an automatic shut-off, return the power switch to the 'On' position. Note3- For Copier model (Base model), after an automatic shut-off, the weekly timer feature cannot be activated. If you prefer to activate this feature, contact your authorized Sharp dealer. If you have any questions regarding the use of recycled paper or some recommended types of recycled paper, please contact your authorized Sharp dealer. ENERGY STAR is a U. S. registered mark. PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Sharp Digital Copier AR-650/800. This Operator's Manual describes the following: · how to use the digital copier · how to make copies · how to inspect and carry out maintenance on the digital copier · how to remedy mechanical and copying problems. Before using the digital copier, thoroughly read and understand this Operator's Manual. To ensure that clean copies are made at all times and to make sure that the digital copier is in optimum working order, keep this Operator's Manual in a handy place for future reference. n To ensure correct and safe use of the Sharp Digital Copier AR-650/800, this Operator's Manual describes safety precautions according to the following three levels of warning: Before reading this Operator's Manual, you should fully understand the meaning and importance of these signal words. Warning -----Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury, or serious damage, or fire in the equipment or surrounding area. Caution ------Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, partial damage of the equipment or surrounding area, or loss of data. Note -----------Indicates a procedure you should follow to ensure the optimal performance of the digital copier and problem-free copying. Tip -------------Advice --------Describes information useful to know when operating the digital copier. Describes an operation you should follow to maintain the digital copier in good working order. User Safety This Sharp digital plain paper copier does not produce laser radiation hazardous to the user. It is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Protective housing and external covers completely confine the laser light emitted inside the plain paper copier. The laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. Regulations implemented on August 2, 1976 by the Bureau of Radiological Health (BRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Laser products marketed in the United States must comply with these regulations. CAUTION: Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures, other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. COPYRIGHT 2001 SHARP CORPORATION PREFACE CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS 1 PREFACE Features of the AR-650/800 The AR-650/800 is a plain paper digital copier. The AR-650/800 scans originals and stores the resulting data in its memory as digital images. The AR-650/800 allows you not only to process and edit these digital image data, but also enables copies to be sorted and grouped quietly, quickly and easily. The AR-650/800 incorporates a large-size display with a touch panel and menu buttons that graphically represent copier functions. As a result, anybody can make clear-looking copies quickly and easily. The AR-650/800 also has the following convenient features which allow the digital copier to be used in many applications. . . . . . . . . . Copying speed is 65 copies (Letter) per minute for the AR-650, and 80 copies (Letter) per minute for the AR-800. The automatic original density function automatically reads the density of the original to set the ideal copy density. The size of the original is automatically read and the appropriate paper size and reproduction ratio are automatically selected. Wide reproduction range (25% to 400%). Duplex copies or single-sided copies can be made automatically from two-sided originals. Duplex copies can also be made automatically from single-sided originals. Comes with the following digital editing functions: Trimming, masking, negative/positive reversal, X-Y zoom and mirror image, etc. Comes with the following memory editing functions: 2 in 1, 4 in 1, document storage, annotation and page numbering. With the electronic sort function, you can also sort at high speed without damaging the originals. The cover-sheet mode allows you to add cover pages at the first and/or last pages of the copies. The sheet-insertion mode allows you to insert copied and/or blank sheets at userspecified pages. Copy sizes from Statement up to Ledger are acceptable. Adding the optional finisher permits the stapling and sorting of copies as well as magazine sorting (AR-FN9: with the saddle stitching function, AR-FN8 : without the function). An optional hole punching unit can be installed. Comes with a weekly timer. This timer allows automatic turning ON or OFF of the power supply at the specified startup or shutdown times, respectively. An automatic job start mode. This mode allows you to start copying when warming-up is completed after you have set the desired copy modes and pressed the START key. Installing an optional printer unit allows you to print out data from PCs. . . . . 2 1. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 5 2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................... 6 s DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER ............................................................... 7 1. 2. 3. 4. NAMES OF MAIN COMPONENTS ..................................................................................... 8 DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 9 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ...................................................................... 10 DESCRIPTION OF THE GRAPHIC DISPLAY .................................................................... 13 s HOW TO MAKE COPIES ........................................................................................ 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. TURNING ON THE POWER SWITCH / AUTO JOB START .......................................... USING THE REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER ...................................... COPYING IN THE AUTOMATIC PAPER SELECTION MODE ........................................ ACTUAL-SIZE COPYING BY SPECIFYING THE COPY SIZE .......................................... REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING ................................................................ DUPLEXED COPIES FROM SINGLE-SIDED ORIGINALS ............................................... DUPLEXED COPIES FROM TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS .................................................... SINGLE-SIDED COPIES FROM TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS .............................................. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM BOOK ORIGINALS .............................................................. COPYING WITH COPY DENSITY SELECTION ................................................................ COPYING IN THE TEXT OR PHOTO MODE ................................................................... BYPASS COPYING ............................................................................................................. BYPASS COPYING BY SPECIFYING THE COPY SIZE ................................................... INTERRUPT COPYING ....................................................................................................... PRESETTING OF COPY MODES ...................................................................................... ALL CLEAR KEY ................................................................................................................. 16 19 24 27 29 34 39 41 43 46 47 48 50 52 53 54 s USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS ....................................................................... 55 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. IMAGE SHIFT COPYING .................................................................................................... EDGE ERASE COPYING .................................................................................................... DUAL-PAGE COPYING ...................................................................................................... X-Y ZOOM .......................................................................................................................... TRIMMING/MASKING ........................................................................................................ MIRROR IMAGE ............................................................... ...