MODEL AR-M160 AR-M205 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL Page AR-M160 · BEFORE USING THE MACHINE · COPY FUNCTIONS · CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS · PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS · USER SETTINGS · TROUBLESHOOTING · ROUTINE MAINTENANCE · PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES · APPENDIX 8 17 31 37 41 51 69 72 75 AR-M205 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 CONTENTS CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 3 G G G G G G G G G G CAUTION LABEL ON THE MACHINE ............................................................................................................. 3 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 AND RSPF................................................................................................................................................ 6 STANDARD FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 6 USING THE MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 5 MAIN FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 7 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 3 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................... 8 G EXTERIOR........................................................8 G INTERIOR.........................................................9 G OPERATION PANEL ......................................10 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 ROTATING THE IMAGE 90 DEGREES .......... 31 SORT COPY / GROUP COPY......................... 31 COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER ........................ 33 CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING ....... 35 ERASING SHADOWS AROUND THE EDGES OF A COPY...................................................... 36 4 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS USING THE PRINTER MODE ......................... 37 2 G G G G G BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING.......... 37 COPY FUNCTIONS USING THE SCANNER MODE ....................... 38 G SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE ...................................................... 38 G SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER........ 39 NORMAL COPYING ........................................ 17 ORIGINAL PLACEMENT................................17 MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER ....20 SELECTING THE TRAY.................................20 SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES ...........21 OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES ......................................... 40 REDUCTION/ENLARGMENT/ZOOM .............. 21 G AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION .................21 G MANUAL RATIO SELECTION........................22 G SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY............................23 TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS TRAY................................................................ 24 AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING............. 26 G IMAGE ROTATION IN DUPLEX COPYING .......................................................28 DUAL PAGE COPYING................................... 29 INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN ....................... 30 1 5 USER SETTINGS 8 PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL .............................................................. 41 ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE................... 42 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ............................. 43 G USER PROGRAMS ........................................43 G SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM .....................................................46 PERIPHERAL DEVICES ................................. 72 G SINGLE PASS FEEDER/ REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER.......... 72 G 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/ 2 X 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT ............ 73 G DUAL FUNCTION BOARD ............................ 73 SUPPLY TYPES AND STORAGE................... 74 G PROPER STORAGE ..................................... 74 SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE................. 47 G AUDITING MODE ...........................................47 G AUDITING MODE SETTINGS ........................47 G SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS ......48 9 APPENDIX 6 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 75 SOFTWARE LICENSE .................................... 78 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET................ 80 INDEX .............................................................. 88 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 51 G MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS.................52 G PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS .....55 INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES .... 60 MISFEED REMOVAL....................................... 61 G G G G G MISFEED IN THE SPF/RSPF.........................61 MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY .................62 MISFEED IN THE MACHINE..........................63 MISFEED IN PAPER TRAY 1.........................66 MISFEED IN PAPER TRAY 2.........................67 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE ........ 68 7 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL........................................ 69 G CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT...69 G CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL ...................70 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.............................. 70 G CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS/ SPF/RSPF AND DOCUMENT COVER ..........70 G CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER ...............................................71 G CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER ......71 2 CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this machine. CAUTION LABEL ON THE MACHINE The label ( ) in the fusing area of the machine indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface 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 for consecutive 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 radiation, damaging the machine. · Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. · The socket-outlet shall be installed near the machine and shall 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. 00" (00cm) 00" (00cm) 00" (00cm) 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. Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use. · If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result. Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion). · Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. 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. "BATTERY DISPOSAL" THIS MACHINE CONTAINS MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR SHARP DEALER OR SERVICER FOR INSTRUCTIONS. This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eia.org 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 contains explanations of the product and procedur ...