Sharp AR-C160 manual

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1 This KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE contains information on all of the programs for use by the key operator. The programs allow the key operator to tailor many functions of the AR-C160 for specific modes of operation. These programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered. Please familiarize yourself with this entire guide.[...]

2 KEY OPERA T OR CODE NUMBER Registering the key operator code n umber 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel. ● The following display will appear. 3 Enter 0 five times using the 10-key pad. ● As each 0 is entered, the dashes in the display will change to asterisks. 4 Press the “COPIER?[...]

3 6 Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE” key. 7 Choose a new 5-digit code number and enter it using the 10-key pad. 8 Press the OK key. ● The code number will change from the factory setting to the new setting. 9 To continue with other key operator programs, press the OK key and then select another program. To exit the key operator pro[...]

4 KEY OPERA T OR PR OGRAMS A complete list of all key operator programs is provided below. These programs can only be accessed by first entering the key operator code number. The copier key operator programs are grouped into four categories: account control, other function settings, timer settings, and enable/disable settings. Category Program Name[...]

5 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Page No. Transfer Belt Position Switches the transfer belt to either the B/W side or 21 the color side. Initial Color Balance Sets the initial color balance settings. 22 Setting Size Setting for Sets a paper size in each tray with [EXTRA] setting. 22 [EXTRA] Require Key Prevents the copier fr[...]

6 Category Program Name Function Page No. Disabling of Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting 29 Stapler repair service. (The stapler is included in the optional staple sorter (AR-SS2).) Disabling of Prevents the selection of COVERS mode. 29 Covers Mode (The COVERS mode can be used when an optional document feeder is installed.) Disabling of[...]

7 Using the key operator pr ograms 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel. ● The following display will appear. KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS 3 Enter the key operator code number. ● The dashes in the display will change to asterisks. 4 Press the “COPIER” key or the “PRINTER” key on the [...]

8 5 Select the desired category on the touch panel. Example: To select the account control category, press the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key. ● If you have selected “PRINTER” in step 4, this step is not needed. 6 Press the key of the desired program on the touch panel. Example: To see the number of copies per account, press the “NUMBER OF COPIE[...]

9 A CCOUNT CONTR OL The programs of this category are used to set the internal auditor functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key and then selecting the desired program key. A uditing Mode This program is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode. The auditing mode can be set for both the color and b[...]

10 Number of Copies per Account This program is used to display or print the total number of copies made against each account number in the color copy mode and B/W copy mode respectively. An 11" x 17" or a 12" x 18" copy is counted as two copies. When the “NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following display w[...]

11 Billing b y Account This program is used to display or print the accumulated cost of copies made when a relevant price per copy has been set using program “Price/Copy Setting”. When the “BILLING BY ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following display will appear. ● The display varies with the auditing mode setting (COLOR & B/ W or COLOR [...]

12 Resetting Account This program is used to reset all audit accounts or to selectively reset individual accounts. When the “RESETTING ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following display will appear. ● If “---, ---” is displayed in a column of MAXIMUM, the account limit has not been set for the account. T o reset all accounts 1. Press the “R[...]

13 Account Number Contr ol This program is used to register accounts, delete accounts, change an account number, or print all account numbers. When the “ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL” key is pressed, the following display will appear. T o register accounts 1. Press the “ENTER” key. 2. Enter a 5-digit account number (00001 to 99999) using the 10-ke[...]

14 T o change an account number 1. Press the “CHANGE” key. 2. Enter the account number to be changed using the 10-key pad. 3. Enter a new account number. 4. Press the “ENTER” key. ● If a number that is already registered is entered, the message “ THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED. ” will appear. Press the “OK” key and enter another numb[...]

15 2. Similarly enter the prices for price codes #2 to #4. ● The following display will appear. 3. Enter the account number for which the price code is set, and then press the “ENTER” key. ● To set a single price code for all accounts, press the “ALL ACCOUNTS” key and then press the “ENTER” key. 4. Enter the price code (#1 - #4) for[...]

16 Account Limit Setting This program is used to set the maximum number of copies which can be made against a registered account number. When the “ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING” key is pressed, the following display will appear. T o set a limit 1. Enter the account number to be limited. 2. Enter the upper limit (max. 999,999) for the account. ● The l[...]

17 Account Number Security This program is used to make it difficult for users to gain access to accounts by entering code numbers through trial and error. If this program is selected and an operator enters three successive invalid account numbers, the copier will not accept another number for one minute and the message “ PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPER[...]

18 KEY OPERA T OR PR OGRAMS O THER FUNCTION SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to adjust various settings of copier functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key. Ke y Operator Code Number Chang e See page 2, KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER. Exposure Adju[...]

19 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS Add or Change Extra Preset Ratios Two extra preset copy ratios can be added within both the reduction range (25% to 99%) and the enlargement range (101% to 400%). Only added preset copy ratios can be changed. The standard preset copy ratios are fixed in memory and cannot be changed. When the “ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET [...]

20 Initial Margin Shift Setting Set the initial margin shift value with this program. When the “INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING” key is pressed, the following display will appear. 1. Adjust the value for each side using the and keys. ● The value can be set from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments. ● If an optional duplex module (AR-DU2N[...]

21 Initial Status Setting The copier will assume the initial settings when it is turned on, when the CLEAR ALL key is pressed, or when the auto clear interval has elapsed after a copy run. Use this program to establish the initial settings. When the “INITIAL STATUS SETTING” key is pressed, the following display will appear. T o establish new in[...]

22 Initial Color Balance Setting Color balance settings that have been adjusted using the special function of “Color Balance” explained on page 3-22 of the Operation Manual can be called up and set as initial color balance settings* by storing them ahead of time in a job program (page 2-18 of the Operation Manual). Use this feature when you wan[...]

23 1. Select a paper tray on the touch panel. ● Up to 4 PAPER TRAY keys appear depending on the number of the paper tray installed (except an optional large capacity tray). 2. Select a paper size for “EXTRA” setting. To select a size of AB series, press the “AB” key and press a desired paper size. ● Select the paper size which matches t[...]

24 KEY OPERA T OR PR OGRAMS Stream Feeding Mode This program is only available when the optional RADF is installed and used to enable the stream feeding mode of the optional document feeder. When the stream feeding mode is enabled, additional originals which are set in the document feeder tray within 5 seconds after the last original in a stack was[...]

25 TIMER SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to set the timers for some functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “TIMER SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key. Sleep Mode Setting The sleep mode is a function to turn off the power to the fusing unit automatically once a programmed length of time has[...]

26 KEY OPERA T OR PR OGRAMS Preheat Mode Setting Preheat mode functions to control the power consumption by lowering the temperature of the fusing unit to a programmed level once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on. This function lowers user’s electricity [...]

27 KEY OPERA T OR PR OGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to enable or disable some functions. These programs can be set or canceled by pressing the check box of each program. Disabling of Beep When Keys T ouched This program is used to enable or disable the beep function. If this function is enabled, a beep sound w[...]

28 Disabling of Bypass-T ray in Duple x Copy This program is used to disable the use of the bypass tray when making duplex copies. To disable use of the bypass tray when making duplex copies, press the check box of “DISABLING OF BYPASS- TRAY IN DUPLEX COPY” to display a check mark in the check box. To restore use of the bypass tray, press the c[...]

29 To disable the duplex system, press the check box of “DISABLING OF DUPLEX COPYING” to display a check mark in the check box. To enable the duplex system, press the check box of this program again to clear the check mark in the check box. Disabling of Stapler This program is used to enable or disable the stapler of the optional staple sorter [...]

30 Disabling of Sleep Mode The sleep mode is used to turn off the power to the fusing unit automatically once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on. This mode lowers the user’s electricity bill, reduces waste of natural resources, and cuts down on environmen[...]

31 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS O THER PR OGRAMS The following two programs are not included in the four categories. The programs can be selected by pressing the relevant key on the touch panel after the key operator program mode is selected. T otal Count This program is used to display the total counts, including counts of the copier, document feeder, [...]

32 A uto Color Calibration The Auto Color Calibration program enables automatic color gradation correction when it becomes misadjusted. NOTE: The color gradation may not be sufficiently corrected after one correction cycle. If so, a re-execution of the program may be necessary. This program can be selected by pressing the “AUTO COLOR CALIBRATION?[...]

33 PRINTER KEY OPERA T OR PR OGRAMS The following programs can be selected only if an optional power supply kit and an optional printer controller have been installed. Select “PRINTER” after entering the key operator code number. Then select the desired program. Enable Bypass-T ray Size Detection This program is used to enable or disable paper [...]

34 Pr ohibit Bypass-T ra y Selection If this program is set, the bypass tray will not be selected for a print job that specifies auto paper selection or during auto tray switching. To prohibit bypass tray selection, press the “PROHIBIT BYPASS-TRAY SELECTION” box to display a check mark. To restore bypass tray selection, press the checked box ag[...]

35 KEY OPERA T OR ASSIST ANCE CALL When the copier is in need of service or care not usually performed by general users, the copier will stop and one of the following messages listed below will appear. Message Remedy CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM. See page 7-11 of the Operation Manual for staple jam removal. If the trouble cannot be easily r[...]

AR-C160 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2001E KS1 TINSE2099FCZZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. SHARP CORPORATION[...]