Sharp AR-C250 manual

Digital Digital MODEL AR-C250 • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES • COPIER TROUBLE? • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 DIGITAL FULL COLOR COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES • COPIER TROUBLE? ?[...]

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1 The following pages contain samples of the various color copying functions described in this manual. They are designed to demonstrate the wide range of capabilities and applications for the Sharp AR-C250 digital full color copying machine. Note that the samples shown on page 1 to page 8 are not actual copies from the AR-C250 copier. The colors di[...]

2 2. Neg./Pos. Reverse (See page 3-26.) The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to transform a color original into its complementary colors. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas of the original will be reversed. Original 3. Photo repeat (See page 3-30.) PHOTO REPEAT is used to produce multiple copies of a p[...]

3 4. Multi-page Enlargement (See page 3-34.) This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than 11" x 17" and to print portions of the image onto multiple sheets of paper. Or iginal (8.5" x 11") Copies (2 sheets of 11" x 17") Or iginal (11" x 17") Copies (4 sheets of 11" x 17")[...]

4 Adjustments for Color Cop ying 1. Exposure adjustments (See page 2-16.) Exposure selections for this copier should be selected according to the type of originals being copied: TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO or MAP. T ext/prtd. photo mode, T ext/photo mode: T ext mode: Photo mode: Printed photo mode: This mode is useful f[...]

5 2. RGB Adjust (See page 3-16.) RGB adjustments function to increase or decrease the overall amount of a single primary color. The amount of change depends upon the characteristics of the particular original being copied. Generally, lighter toned areas will be affected to a greater degree than will darker toned areas. Original Blue + Blue - Green [...]

6 4. Suppress background (See page 3-20.) This copier can suppress unnecessary background colors on the original image when copying. This function is used to adjust the density level of background colors to be erased. Original Copy 3. Sharpness (See page 3-18.) This function is used to sharpen or soften image outlines. Original Softer Sharper The t[...]

7 Contrast + Brightness + Intensity + Contrast - Brightness - Intensity - Original 5. Brightness/intensity/contrast (See page 3-22.) This copier allows the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images to be adjusted. If brightness is selected, color tone can be darkened or lightened. If intensity is selected, the level of color saturation c[...]

8 Color Balance The key operator program Color Balance allows the key operator to adjust the density of colors. Adjusted color samples are shown below. (See page 22 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE.) Black adjustment - Cyan adjustment- Magenta adjustment - Yellow adjustment - Black adjustment + Cyan adjustment + Magenta adjustment + Yellow adjustment [...]

9 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES ● PAPER .......................... 4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper ......... 4-2 Loading copy paper ................. 4-2 ● ADDING TONER ................... 4-5 ● USED TONER DISPOSAL ............ 4-8 ● STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............ 4-9 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TR OUBLE? ● MISFEED REMOVAL ................ 5-2 ● MAINTENA[...]

10 INTR ODUCTION The AR-C250 copier is a digital color image processing copier which provides high productivity at a color copy speed of 25 copies/minute and convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions. Amongst its many useful features and functions are the document feeder (optional), photo copying, internal auditor, and vario[...]

1-1 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1 GETTING ST AR TED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. P age ● ● ● ● ● INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS ..................... 1-2 ● ● ● ● ● CA UTIONS ...................................... 1-3 ● ● ● ● ● PO WER ON AND OFF .............................. 1-5 P ow er sa[...]

1-2 CHAPTER 1 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS To ensure safety and proper machine performance, please note the following before initial installation and whenever the machine is to be relocated. 1. The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection. 2. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets th[...]

1-3 CHAPTER 1 CA UTIONS 1. Do not touch the photoconductive drums or paper transport. Scratches or smudges on them will cause copy defects. 2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. 3. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. 4. Installation adjsuters. When moving the machine, be sure to raise [...]

1-4 CHAPTER 1 CA UTIONS GETTING STARTED Cautions Cautions on laser Wave length +10 nm 785 nm - 15 nm Pulse times (4.374 µs ±4.4 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.25 mW - 0.45 mW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous la[...]

1-5 CHAPTER 1 PO WER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. When the power switch is turned to the “ON” position, the message “ WARMING UP. PLEASE WAIT. ” will appear in the message display. Warming up takes about 330 seconds. Once the copier is ready, the message display will change to “ READY TO COPY. ”[...]

1-6 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Power on and off Sleep mode If the sleep mode is enabled, the copier will enter the mode once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or the power is first turned on. When the copier enters the sleep mode, the display on the touch panel will disappear. I[...]

1-7 CHAPTER 1 1 Press the INFORMATION ( ) key in the standby mode. ● The screen for the information categories will appear. 2 Select the “COPIER” key to display the first screen of the copier feature items. ● If the toner supply is low, press the ADDING TONER key for toner replenishment instructions. 3 Select the feature you would like to k[...]

1-8 CHAPTER 1 USING THE T OUCH P ANEL How to use the touc h panel You can set or cancel a function displayed on the touch panel by pressing (touching) a key with a finger. The touch key operation can be confirmed with a beep tone (and highlighting of the touch key). ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ KEY OPERATOR For the beep tone to be heard, the beep tone must [...]

1-9 CHAPTER 1 Function setting icons Icons representing special functions which have been selected will appear on the basic screen. The functions and their associated icons are listed below. The content of the icons of functions indicated by (*) will vary depending upon particular settings selected for these functions. The other functions are on or[...]

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2-1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction/enlargement, and exposure adjustments. P age ● ● ● ● ● A UDITING A CCOUNTS ............................. 2-2 ● ● ● ● ● COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS .............. 2-3 ● ● ● ● ● USING THE RADF ..[...]

2-2 CHAPTER 2 A UDITING A CCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered.The auditing mode can be set for both the color and black/white (B/W) copy modes or for only the color copy mode. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 9 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE for sett[...]

2-3 CHAPTER 2 COPYING FR OM THE DOCUMENT GLASS 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals 1 Open the document cover and place an original face down on the document glass, using the centering scale to position it. ● When copying multi-page documents, copy from the last page to the first page. NOTE: Do not place objects under the original size detector, b[...]

2-4 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Copying from the document glass COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS 5 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key. ● To perform color copying, press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key. To perform black/white copying, press the BLACK COPY START ( ) key. ● The number in the copy quantity display will decrease [...]

2-5 CHAPTER 2 4 Copy the reminder of the originals in reverse order. ● When making color copies in the duplex mode onto extra size paper or paper 8-1/2" x 14" or larger, only one copy per original can be made. Even if a multiple number of copies is set, the number will be changed to 1 when a START key is pressed. For an even number of o[...]

2-6 CHAPTER 2 USING THE RADF ● Duplex copying will not work when a non-standard sized paper or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper is used. ● Image loss (max. 13/64" (5 mm)) can occur along the leading edge of the copies. Image loss (max. 9/32" (7mm)) can occur along the trailing edge of the copies. Also image loss (max. 1/4" (6 mm) [...]

2-7 CHAPTER 2 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● The original size will be indicated on the touch panel, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected. ● Be sure to remove any original fro[...]

2-8 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Using the RADF USING THE RADF 2-sided copies fr om 1-sided originals To copy in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode, an optional duplex module (AR-DU2) must be installed. 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 If th[...]

2-9 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Using the RADF USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 2-sided originals To copy in the 2-sided to 2-sided mode, an optional duplex module (AR- DU2) must be installed. 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 Press the [...]

2-10 CHAPTER 2 1-sided copies from 2-sided originals 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 Press the key on the touch panel. 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 Enter the desired number of copies. 6 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY[...]

2-11 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom A utomatic selection 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. ● The original size will be detected and indicated on the touch panel. 2 Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and select the paper tray with the desired paper size. NOTE: T[...]

2-12 CHAPTER 2 Manual selection 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. 3 Use the MENU 1 2 key to select menu 1 or menu 2 for copy ratio selection. Menu 1 A. Preset reduction copy ratios are: 77% and 64%. B. Preset enlargement copy ratios are: 121% and [...]

2-13 CHAPTER 2 6 Use the “PAPER SELECT” key to select the paper tray with the desired paper size. ● If the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode is on, the appropriate copy paper size will have been automatically selected based on the original size and selected copy ratio. ● If a tray of the required size is not installed, use the bypass tray and press th[...]

2-14 CHAPTER 2 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Open the bypass tray. 3 Set the bypass tray guides to the width of the copy paper. ● Be sure to extend the tray when feeding paper larger than 8-1/2" x 11" size. ● If the bypass tray guides are set wider than the copy paper, the inside[...]

2-15 CHAPTER 2 T w o-sided copying with b ypass tray Two-sided copies can be made manually using the bypass tray. The procedure described below is useful for users of the copier without an optional duplex module (AR-DU2). 1 Place the first original face down on the document glass and make a copy. ● The first side of the copy can be made using any[...]

2-16 CHAPTER 2 A utomatic This is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the characteristics of an original being copied are “read” by the exposure system, and exposure adjustments are made automatically. This optimizes the contrast of the copied images. Original image type TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO: This mode provides the best bala[...]

2-17 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Exposure adjustments 1 Press the “EXPOSURE” key on the touch panel. 2 Select “TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO”, “TEXT”, “TEXT/PHOTO”, “PRINTED PHOTO”, “PHOTO”, or “MAP” depending on the original. ● When making a copy from a copy made by the AR-C250, checking the box of COPY OF COPY then choosing the prope[...]

2-18 CHAPTER 2 JOB MEMOR Y Frequently used job programs can be stored in one of nine storage registers. This is convenient for quick job recall without losing time manually reprogramming each aspect of the job. ● All functions that can be set in the copy mode except the copy quantity setting can be stored in the job memory. ● If any function wh[...]

2-19 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Job memory Deleting a stored job program 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a job program” on the previous page. (1. Press the PROGRAM key. 2. Press the “STORE/DELETE” key.) 2 Select the storage register number of the program to be deleted. ● Be sure to select a number which contains a stored program. If not, [...]

2-20 CHAPTER 2 1 Press the INTERRUPT key. ● When the optional document feeder is being used, the copier will stop after copying any originals which have been fed into the document feeder. The INTERRUPT indicator will blink until the copier stops. When the copier stops, it will return to its initial settings and the INTERRUPT indicator will light [...]

3-1 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special copying functions including various image editing functions which have been made possible by digital image processing technology. P age ● ● ● ● ● XY ZOOM ....................................... 3-2 ● ● ● ● ● MARGIN SHIFT ................................[...]

3-2 CHAPTER 3 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. 3 Press the “XY ZOOM” key. ● The following screen will appear. 4 Use the reduction, enlargement , and ZOOM ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal (X) direction. ● Press a reduc[...]

3-3 CHAPTER 3 5 Press the Y key. ● The copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction will be highlighted. 6 Use the reduction, enlargement, and ZOOM ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction. ● To change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction again, press the X key. ● The message “ IMAGE IS LARGER THAN COPY PAPER. ”[...]

3-4 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Margin shift The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, shifts the text or image to the right on one-sided copies and on the front side of two-sided copies. The text or image is shifted to the left on the reverse side of two-sided copies. Shift direction can be changed to left or right as described in step 4 b[...]

3-5 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Margin shift MARGIN SHIFT 3 Press the “MARGIN SHIFT” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for MARGIN SHIFT will appear. ● If an optional duplex module (AR-DU2) is not installed, the margin shift setting for the reverse side will not be displayed. 4 Select the shift direction. ● Select “RIGHT” or[...]

3-6 CHAPTER 3 Erase function can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges and the center part of copies as shown in the illustrations, which are caused when such originals as thick paper, books or bound documents are used. 3 patterns of erase function, EDGE ERASE, CENTER ERASE and EDGE+CENTER ERASE can be selected. ● The standard erase [...]

3-7 CHAPTER 3 4 Select the desired erase mode. ● Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTER ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTER ERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be highlighted. 5 Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or center erase if needed. ● The amount can be adjusted between 0" and 1" in 1/8" increments. 6 Press the up[...]

3-8 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Dual page copying The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces separate copies of two documents placed side by side on the document glass. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature can be used in the one-sided to two-sided copying mode. DU AL P A GE COPYING 1 Place the originals on the[...]

3-9 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Dual page copying 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 Ensure that the desired tray is selected. 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key. ● To cancel the DUAL PAGE COPY function, press the “DUAL PAGE COPY” key again on the SPECIAL MODES screen. DU AL P A GE [...]

3-10 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Centering When the original and copy paper are of different sizes, CENTERING is used to shift the image as a whole to the center of the copy paper. The image will shift only in the left to right direction, not in the top to bottom direction. ● This function can be used to reduce a larger sized original image and c[...]

3-11 CHAPTER 3 4 Press the “CENTERING” key on the touch panel. ● The “CENTERING” key will be highlighted. 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key. ● To cancel the CENTERING function, press the “CENTERIN[...]

3-12 CHAPTER 3 TRANSP ARENCY FILM WITH INSER T SHEETS When copying onto transparency film, blank insert sheets can be placed following each transparent sheet. ● Insert sheets cannot be copied on in any mode. ● This mode can be selected only in the 1-sided to 1-sided and 2-sided to 1-sided modes. ● A multiple number of copies cannot be selecte[...]

3-13 CHAPTER 3 TRANSP ARENCY FILM WITH INSER T SHEETS 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 Load transparency film into the bypass tray. ● Set the long edge of the film to be fed into the machine. 6 Ensure that the tray selected for the insert sheets contains paper of the same size and orientation of the transparency films. 7 Make all other selections and [...]

3-14 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Covers CO VERS The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents. ● To use the COVERS mode, an optional RADF must be installed. ● Front cover sheets can be copied on, but only on the front side even in the 1-sided to 2-sided and 2-sided to 2-sided copy [...]

3-15 CHAPTER 3 5 Select cover placement. ● Select “FRONT”, “BACK” or “FRONT+BACK” on the touch panel. 6 Indicate whether the front cover sheets are copied on or not. ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. If “YES” is selected, the first page of the document will be copied onto the front cover sheet. ● If “BACK”[...]

3-16 CHAPTER 3 COLOR ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Color adjustments The color adjustments include the following items. ● RGB adjust: Strengthens or weakens one of three primary colors, red (R), green (G), or blue (B). ● Sharpness: Sharpens or softens image outlines. ● Suppress background: Suppresses copying of lighter background areas. ● B[...]

3-17 CHAPTER 3 4 Press the “RGB ADJUST” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for RGB ADJUSTMENTS will appear. 5 Select a color to be adjusted. ● Select a color from R (RED), G (GREEN), and B (BLUE). ● Thumbnails representing the effect of adjustments will appear. These are representations only and do not represent the actual amoun[...]

3-18 CHAPTER 3 COLOR ADJUSTMENTS 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 3 Press the “COLOR ADJUSTMENTS” key on the touch panel. ● The COLOR ADJUSTMENTS menu will appear. 4 Press the “SHARPNESS” key on the touch panel. ● [...]

3-19 CHAPTER 3 5 Press the “SOFT” key to soften image outlines or press the “SHARP” key to sharpen them. 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key. ● The BLACK COPY START ( ) key can be pressed for copying. However, the SHARPNESS [...]

3-20 CHAPTER 3 COLOR ADJUSTMENTS 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 3 Press the “COLOR ADJUSTMENTS” key on the touch panel. ● The COLOR ADJUSTMENTS menu will appear. 4 Press the “SUPPRESS BACKGROUND” key on the touch p[...]

3-21 CHAPTER 3 5 Use the “-” and “+” keys to select the desired background suppression level. ● If level 1 is selected, darker background areas will be erased. The level can be adjusted in three steps. The default setting is level 3. 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of[...]

3-22 CHAPTER 3 COLOR ADJUSTMENTS 1 Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 3 Press the “COLOR ADJUSTMENTS” key on the touch panel. ● The COLOR ADJUSTMENTS menu will appear. 4 Press the “BRIGHTNESS/INTENSITY/CONTRAST” key on t[...]

3-23 CHAPTER 3 5 Select the desired item to be adjusted. ● Select “BRIGHTNESS”, “INTENSITY” or “CONTRAST” on the touch panel. 6 Use the “-” and “+” keys to adjust the level of the selected item. 7 Press the upper “OK” key. 8 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 9 Press the COLOR [...]

3-24 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS The single color function is used to produce copies with a selected single color. (Refer to the samples on page 1 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the SINGLE COLOR function.) 1 Place the originals on the document glass or in the optional document feeder[...]

3-25 CHAPTER 3 4 Press the “SINGLE COLOR” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for SINGLE COLOR will appear. 5 Select the desired color. ● The selected color key will be highlighted. 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key[...]

3-26 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions NEG./POS. REVERSE The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to copy the original image in complementary colors. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas will be reversed. (Refer to the samples on page 2 to see the effect on copy ima[...]

3-27 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key. ● To cancel the NEG./POS. REVERSE function, press the “NEG./ POS. REVERSE” key ag[...]

3-28 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions MIRR OR IMA GE This function is used to print a mirror image of the original. The images will be inverted in the right to left direction on the copies. 1 Place the originals on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. [...]

3-29 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 4 Press the “MIRROR IMAGE” key on the touch panel. ● The “MIRROR IMAGE” key will be highlighted. 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK [...]

3-30 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions PHO T O REPEA T PHOTO REPEAT is used to produce repeated images of a photo on a single sheet of copy paper. (Refer to the samples on page 2 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the PHOTO REPEAT.) ● Up to 8 repeats can be made on a single copy sheet. The n[...]

3-31 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 4 Press the “PHOTO REPEAT” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for PHOTO REPEAT will appear. 5 Select the desired repeat type. ● Select the copy paper size depending on the original size. 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Make all other desired copier[...]

3-32 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED In other copy modes, image loss will occur along the copy edges. When the 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED function is used, the full image of an 11" x 17" size original will be copied onto 12" x 18" size copy paper. ● Reduction or enlargeme[...]

3-33 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 4 Press the “11 x 17 FULL-BLEED” key on the touch panel. ● The “11 x 17 FULL-BLEED” key will be highlighted. 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Load 12" x 18" copy paper into the bypass tray. 7 Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and[...]

3-34 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions MUL TI-P A GE ENLARGEMENT This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than 11" x 17" and print divided images onto multiple sheets of copy paper. (Refer to the samples on page 3 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the MULT[...]

3-35 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 5 Select the original size. ● The original sizes that can be used depend on the selected enlargement size. ● The original orientation will be indicated depending on the selected enlargement size and original size. 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Place the origin[...]

3-36 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions EXTRA SIZE The EXTRA SIZE function provides a method for entering the dimensions of non-standard size copy paper and non-standard size originals for the purpose of automatic enlargement or reduction of the image for a best fit onto the copy paper. ★ KEY OPERATOR Ext[...]

3-37 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 4 Press the “EXTRA SIZE” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for EXTRA SIZE will appear. ● If an original on the document glass or paper in the bypass tray is set on opening the EXTRA SIZE screen, the original and paper dimensions in X (horizontal) an[...]

3-38 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 6 Press the upper “OK” key on the touch panel. 7 Press the “AUTO IMAGE” key on the touch panel. ● Refer to page 2-11 for the AUTO IMAGE function. 8 Enter the desired number of copies and press either of the COLOR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) ke[...]

4-1 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner. P age ● ● ● ● ● P APER ......................................... 4-2 T ypes and sizes of cop y paper ......................... 4-2 Loading cop y paper ................................ 4-2 ● ● ● ● ● ADDING T ONER ........[...]

4-2 CHAPTER 4 P APER T ypes and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity Special paper (20 lb. bond paper) Paper trays 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 16 lbs. to 28 lbs. 500 sheets to 11" x 17" Bypass tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 16 lbs. to 55 lbs. 50 sheets Transparency film, cover stock to 12" x 18" (Ordinary paper) (65 lbs.), ind[...]

4-3 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES Paper Loading paper in the paper tra ys 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. 2 Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. ● The tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper. Do not load paper above the maximum height line. 3 Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier. P APER Maximum height line[...]

4-4 CHAPTER 4 P APER Changing the copy paper size in the tra y 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Adjust the paper size indicator to match the paper size to be set. ● Slide the paper size indicator to the right or left to match the paper size. 3 Adjust the front guide and left guide while squeezing their lock levers. ● [...]

4-5 CHAPTER 4 The message “ TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. ” will appear in the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. ( indicate toner types. Y : yellow, M : magenta, C : cyan, BK : black) If copying is continued, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message display changes to “ ADD TONER.PRESS . ?[...]

4-6 CHAPTER 4 3 Tap on the top of the new toner cartridge 5 times. Then hold the toner cartridge horizontally and vigorously shake it about 20 times. This will loosen the toner and allow it to flow more easily into the toner hopper. CAUTION Be sure to perform these steps. If not, toner may not flow easily into the toner hopper. 4 Place the new tone[...]

4-7 CHAPTER 4 ADDING T ONER 7 Tap on the top of the toner cartridge to ensure that the cartridge completely empties. CAUTION Be sure to perform this step. If not, some toner may be scattered when the cartridge is removed. 8 Slide the empty toner cartridge back along the guides and remove it. ● The cartridge opening will be closed as it is moved b[...]

4-8 CHAPTER 4 1 Open the toner collecting container cover. ● Push once on the door to unlatch and open it. 2 Disengage and remove the container from the copier. ● Toner cannot be reused. Do not transfer used toner to the toner hopper. ● Remove the cap from a new toner collecting container and use it to cover the full toner collecting containe[...]

4-9 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES Storage of supplies GENUINE SUPPLIES ST ORA GE OF SUPPLIES The supplies of this copier replaced by the user include copy paper, toner, toner collecting container, and staple cartridges for the optional staple sorter (AR-SS2) and the finisher (AR-FN4). For best copying results, be sure to use only Sharp Genuine Supplies which [...]

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5-1 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TR OUBLE? This chapter describes how to remove misfed originals and paper and other common trouble remedies. P age ● ● ● ● ● MISFEED REMO V AL ............................... 5-2 ● ● ● ● ● MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ........................ 5-11 ● ● ● ● ● T ONER COLLECTING CONT AINER OF TRANSFE[...]

5-2 CHAPTER 5 ( P. 5-2) ( P. 5-3) ( P. 5-5) ( P. 5-6) ( P. 5-9) Misfeed in the optional RADF When the optional RADF misfeeds an original sheet, the copier will stop and the misfeed message will appear. An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: (A) in the RADF feed section, (B) in the exit roller, or (C) under the transport belt. AB C[...]

5-3 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal (A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the right and out from the document feeder tray. ● Be sure to open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display. (B) Open the exit roller cover and gently pull the original out. ● Be sure to open[...]

5-4 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal MISFEED REMO V AL 2 Turn the transport lever to the left. ● Do not pull out the paper transport in this step. 3 Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to feed the misfed paper into the copier. ● Do not pull the misfed paper out through the bypass tray because unfixed toner may soi[...]

5-5 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal MISFEED REMO V AL 7 Close the front cover. Misfeed in the paper tra ys 1 Open the right side covers. ● Grasp the handle and gently open the cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. ● Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 3 If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out the paper tray[...]

5-6 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 4 Close the paper tray and the side covers. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the transpor t area, exit area and fusing area 1 Open the front cover. 2 Turn the transport lever to the left. ● Do not pull out the paper transport in this step. 3 Check to see if[...]

5-7 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 4 Open the upper right side cover to check to see if any paper is misfed. 1 Grasp the handle and open the cover. 2 If any misfed paper is seen, turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to feed the misfed paper into the copier. 3 Gently close the upper right side cover.[...]

5-8 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL If the misfed paper is in the fusing unit: 1 Open the fusing unit cover in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION The fusing unit is hot. Use care in removing paper. 2 Turn roller rotating knob B in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper. 3 Return the fusing unit cover securely to its original position. 7[...]

5-9 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal Misfeed in the optional duplex module NOTES: ● For misfeed removal from an optional staple sorter (AR-SS2) or an optional finisher (AR-FN4), please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment. ● If any other misfeed locations are indicated, be sure to remove any misfed paper from these l[...]

5-10 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal MISFEED REMO V AL 5 Remove the misfed paper. ● Turn roller rotating knob C in the direction of the arrow and remove the misfed paper. ● Slide the paper guide if needed. 6 Push the duplex module back into the copier. Roller rotating knob C[...]

5-11 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message “ READY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. CODE: ) ” appears in the message display, service by an authorized Sharp Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your Service Center as soon as possible. COPIER TROUBLE? Maintenance required[...]

5-12 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Toner collecting container of transfer unit T ONER COLLECTING CONT AINER OF TRANSFER UNIT When the message “ TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT IS FULL. CALL FOR SERVICE. ” appears in the message display, contact your Service Center.[...]

5-13 CHAPTER 5 TR OUBLESHOO TING Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below. COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting Copier does not operate. Copies are too dark or too light. Blank copi[...]

5-14 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOO TING Problem Solution Paper misfeeds frequently. Dust, dirt, smudges appear on copies. Touch panel is too dark or too light. ● Non-standard paper used? ● Is paper properly installed? ● Pieces of paper inside copier? ● Paper curled or damp? ● Document glass, optional document cover or optional RADF transport belt[...]

6-1 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 6 GENERAL INFORMA TION This chapter describes general information for using this copier. P age ● ● ● ● ● P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................... 6-2 Exterior ......................................... 6-2 Interior .......................................... 6-3 Operation panel .................................[...]

6-2 CHAPTER 6 P AR T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exit tray Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. Operation panel All copier controls are located here for easy operation. Original holder (optional) Keep originals here. Document cover (optional) Place the original on the document glass and close t[...]

6-3 CHAPTER 6 P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior GENERAL INFORMATION Part names and functions RADF feeding roller cover (optional) Open to remove misfed originals. Document feeder indicators (document feeder is optional) Original feed indicator Indicates the originals in the tray will be fed. Original reminder Indicates an original is still on the [...]

6-4 CHAPTER 6 P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation P anel LCD touch panel Displays information to assist the operator. Various operation keys are included in the touch panel depending on the particular screen being displayed. 10-key pad Used to set the copy quantity. INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 2-20) Interrupts a copy run. CLEAR ALL ( CA ) key C[...]

6-5 CHAPTER 6 P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OUTPUT 2-SIDED COPY SPECIAL MODES INFORMATION CUSTOM SETTINGS ORIGINAL 8 11 1 2 8 11R 1 2 1. 8 11 1 2 2. 17 11 3. 8 14 1 2 READY TO COPY. AUTO EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT 100% COPY RATIO 8/ 11 AUTO 1 2 INFORMATION key (p. 1-7) Press for operation guidance on use of various features of this copier. Press for guidanc[...]

6-6 CHAPTER 6 USER MAINTENANCE The document glass, the optional document cover or the transport belt of the optional RADF must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass, the optional document cover or the transport belt of the optional RADF with a soft, clean clot[...]

6-7 CHAPTER 6 T OUCH P ANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT The contrast of the touch panel can be adjusted as below. 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “DISPLAY CONTRAST” key on the touch panel. 3 Press the “LIGHTER” or “DARKER” key to adjust the contrast. 4 Press the “OK” key. GENERAL INFORMATION Touch panel contrast adjustment 1 4 [...]

6-8 CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications COPIER Type Console Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy paper sizes Max. 12" x 18", min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 13/64" (5 mm) (leading edge) Max. 9/32" (7 [...]

6-9 CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications DUPLEX MODULE (optional) Paper type Ordinary paper only Number of copies 1 (trayless system) Copy paper size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 7-1/4" x 10-1/2"R, 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" Cop[...]

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7-1 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the 20-Bin Staple Sorter (AR-SS2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC2) and Finisher (AR-FN4). P age ● ● ● ● ● SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION .......................... 7-2 ● ● ● ● ● 20-BIN ST APLE SORTER (AR-SS2) .................... 7-3 P art names ...[...]

7-2 CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION The options which are available for this copier are shown below. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT System configuration The front cover is to be transferred from the main unit. Document cover (AR-VR2) Reversing automatic document feeder (AR-RF1) Duplex module (AR-DU2) 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) NOTE: The specifications of th[...]

7-3 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) There are two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies from different originals into separate sort bins. The AR-SS2 20-Bin Staple Sorter has, in addition to the[...]

7-4 CHAPTER 7 NON-SOR T When none of the three sorter modes, SORT, STAPLE SORT or GROUP is selected, the copier is in the NON-SORT mode. In this mode, all copies will be deposited in the top bin of the sorter. Be sure to use the NON-SORT mode when copying onto special papers such as transparency film or label stock. SORT Press the OUTPUT key and se[...]

7-5 CHAPTER 7 Max. No. Max. No. Mode Paper size of of copies originals to be set NON- Min.: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" – 100 SORT Max.: 12" x 18" SORT 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 5 0 20 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", 25 11" x 17" STAPLE 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/[...]

7-6 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) Staple sor t The STAPLE SORT mode staples copies of 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17" sizes. For other paper sizes, use the manual stapling mode. See page 7-8. Using the document glass 1 Set the original on the document glass with the corner[...]

7-7 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Using the optional RADF 1 Set the originals in the document feeder tray face up with the stapling position in the upper left corner. ● If the number of copies to be delivered into each bin is more than 30 for 8-1/2" x 11" or 8-1/2" x 11"R paper or 25 for 8-1/2" x 14" or 11[...]

7-8 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) Manual stapling To use the stapling feature only, without using the STAPLE SORT mode, follow the procedure below. 1 Align the edges of the copies to be stapled. 2 Place the set of copies into the top bin, making sure the edges are flush with the inner right corner, as shown in the figure. ● Make sure [...]

7-9 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. ● Lift the release lever to unlock the staple box. Then pull out the box. 3 Remove the empty staple cartridge from inside the staple box. 4 Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicks in place. ● Insert [...]

7-10 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) 5 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. ● Pull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may be torn. 6 Insert the staple box into the stapler until it clicks in place. 7 Close the stapler cover. 8 Place a sheet of paper into the top bin. Press the manual staple ( ) key on th[...]

7-11 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. ● Lift the release lever to unlock the staple box. Then pull out the box. 3 Lower the lever at the end of the staple box and remove the jammed staples. 4 Return the lever to its original position. Staple jam remo val If s[...]

7-12 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) 5 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 6 Close the stapler cover. 7 Following the stapling procedure on page 7-8, staple a copy to check that the stapler works properly. ● If it does not, repeat this procedure until it does. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 20-bin staple sorter (AR[...]

7-13 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) Misfeed remo v al The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. ” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. 1 Push the sorter r[...]

7-14 CHAPTER 7 20-BIN ST APLE SOR TER (AR-SS2) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) Specifications No. of bins 20 Paper size Max. 12" x 18" Min. 5-1/ 2" x 8- 1/2" Stapling capacity 30 sheets (28 lbs.) Power supply Drawn from the copier Weight* Approx. 58.2 lbs. (26.4k g ) *with mounting kit Dimensions 16-37/64" [...]

7-15 CHAPTER 7 Specifications Paper size 8-1/2" x 11" Paper weight 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. Paper capacity 3,000 sheets (20 lbs.) Weight Approx. 70.6 lbs. (32 k g ) Dimensions 13" (W) x 21-17/64" (D) x 23-7/16" (H) (330 mm (W) x 540 mm (D) x 595 mm (H)) Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. LARGE CA[...]

7-16 CHAPTER 7 Loading cop y paper 1 Press the paper tray control button on the large capacity tray. ● The button lamp will blink while the feed table is lowering and will go out when the tray is ready to be opened. 2 When the button lamp goes out, pull the paper tray out. ● Do not pull the paper tray out before the button lamp goes out. 3 Fan [...]

7-17 CHAPTER 7 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. ” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. 1 While holding the tray release lever, carefully slide the large cap[...]

7-18 CHAPTER 7 3 Push the large capacity tray toward the copier and latch it into place. 4 If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull the tray out. ● When pulling the large capacity tray out, be sure to pull it out after the paper tray control button lamp goes out. 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Gently push the tray back into place. ● Confirm t[...]

7-19 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) The AR-FN4 finisher provides an offset stack mode of the output for both copying and printing. A staple print mode is provided for the printing mode only and will not function in the copying mode. P AR T NAMES Staple cartridge Finisher release lever Offset tray [...]

7-20 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) OFFSET mode When making copies, the output tray will shift from its previous position by approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) each time a “START” key is pressed. In this way, the set in progress will be offset from the previous set. Copies in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"[...]

7-21 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple print* (*In the PRINT mode only) The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17". NOTE: In the [...]

7-22 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple car tridge replacement When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “ SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES. ” will appear. Replace the staple as follows: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull o[...]

7-23 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. ● Pull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may be torn. 6 Insert the staple box into the stapler until it clicks in place. 7 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● If the stapler does[...]

7-24 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple jam remo val If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM ” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull o[...]

7-25 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 6 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release leve[...]

7-26 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed remo val 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Remove the misfed paper from the finisher or from the exit area of the copier. Misfeed in the finisher When a misfeed occurs in the finisher, turn the roller rotating knob in t[...]

7-27 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper. 3 Push the finisher toward t[...]

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7-20 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) OFFSET mode When making copies, the output tray will shift from its previous position by approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) each time a “START” key is pressed. In this way, the set in progress will be offset from the previous set. Copies in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"[...]

7-21 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple print* (*In the PRINT mode only) The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17". NOTE: In the [...]

7-22 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple car tridge replacement When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “ SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES. ” will appear. Replace the staple as follows: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull o[...]

7-23 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. ● Pull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may be torn. 6 Insert the staple box into the stapler until it clicks in place. 7 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● If the stapler does[...]

7-24 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple jam remo val If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “ CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM ” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull [...]

7-25 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 6 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release leve[...]

7-26 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed remo val 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Remove the misfed paper from the finisher or from the exit area of the copier. Misfeed in the finisher When a misfeed occurs in the finisher, turn the roller rotating knob in t[...]

7-27 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper. 3 Push the finisher toward t[...]

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7-21 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple print* (*In the PRINT mode only) The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17". NOTE: In the [...]

7-22 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple car tridge replacement When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “ SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES. ” will appear. Replace the staple as follows: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull o[...]

7-23 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. ● Pull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may be torn. 6 Insert the staple box into the stapler until it clicks in place. 7 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● If the stapler does[...]

7-24 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple jam remo val If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Pull ou[...]

7-25 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) 5 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 6 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release leve[...]

7-26 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed remo val 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Remove the misfed paper from the finisher or from the exit area of the copier. Misfeed in the finisher When a misfeed occurs in the finisher, turn the roller rotating knob in t[...]

7-27 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN4) FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper. 3 Push the finisher toward t[...]

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W ARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not e xpressly approv ed by the manuf acturer could void the user's author ity to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de vice , pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rul[...]

AR-C250 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2000E KS1 TINSE2025FCZZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. SHARP CORPORATION[...]