Sharp AR-207 manual

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    • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FEATURES • STATUS INDICATORS • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 2 13 32 42 51 69 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL Page AR-207[...]

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    1 GETTING ST ARTED ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MAKING COPIES GENERAL INFORMA TION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SPECIAL FEA TURES CONTENTS Page GETTING ST AR TED ● INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ● MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ● PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . .[...]

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    2 GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST ARTED Introduction INTR ODUCTION This copier 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 copier features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, ke[...]

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    3 GETTING ST ARTED Main features As an E NERGY S TA R ® P ar tner , SHARP has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TA R ® guidelines for energy efficiency . MAIN FEA TURES High-speed laser copying ● First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a po wer sa ve mode or immediately after po wer on). ● Copying speed is 20 copies/min.[...]

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    4 GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST ARTED P AR T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Document feeder cover Open to make copies from the original table. Original table All originals which cannot be copied from the RSPF must be copied here. Handles Use to move the copier. Power switch Press to turn the copier power on and off. Operation panel All copier co[...]

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    5 GETTING ST ARTED P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Feeding roller cover Open to remove misfed originals. Exit area Finished originals are output here. Reversing tray Pull out to remove misfed originals. Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the toner cartridge. Toner cartridge Contains toner. Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the [...]

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    6 GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST ARTED Operation panel P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 29) Interrupts a copy run. Copy quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during the ready condition and displays the copy countdown as copies are made. Also see items and . ZOOM indicator (p.24) Lights up when a zoom ratio is [...]

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    7 GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST AR TED P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Press and hold down the key. 12,345 sheets output 1st display 2nd display Note: ● Two-sided copies are counted as two copies. ● 11" x 17" size copies are counted as two copies. CLEAR key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. START key and indicator Cop[...]

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    8 GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST ARTED COPIER INST ALLA TION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is mov ed from a cool place to a w arm place, condensation ma y form inside the copier . Operation in this condition will cause poor cop y quali[...]

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    9 GETTING ST ARTED CA UTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Store spare toner cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use. If they are exposed to direct sunlight, poor copies [...]

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    10 GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST ARTED LO ADING COPY P APER To save space, this copier has been designed with adjustable front-loading trays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 65.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper fe[...]

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    11 GETTING ST ARTED Changing the cop y paper siz e in the tray 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. 3 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper. 4 Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. ?[...]

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    12 GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST ARTED Loading copy paper LO ADING COPY P APER 8 To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER key. ● The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators will go out. F or paper size settin[...]

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    13 MAKING COPIES A UDITING A CCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 54 for setting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “  ” will appear in the copy quantity display in the initial con[...]

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    14 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING This copier has two document input stations –– a reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of bound documents. The RSPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" and in the weight range [...]

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    15 MAKING COPIES ● The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator for the detected original size will light up, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected. ● The auto paper select function can be disabled using user program No. 8. If this function has been disabled, use the TRAY SELECT key to select the desired paper tray.[...]

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    16 MAKING COPIES 6 Set the number of copies using the numeric keys. ● A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” is displayed. ● Press the CLEAR ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. 7 Press the START key. ● The number in the copy quantity display will decrease by 1 each time a copy is made. ● Press the[...]

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    17 MAKING COPIES T w o-sided copies from tw o-sided originals 1 Ensure that no original is left on the original table. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size original or copy paper cannot be used. 2 Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select .[...]

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    18 MAKING COPIES Normal copying NORMAL COPYING One-sided copies fr om two-sided originals 1 Ensure that no original is left on the original table. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size original cannot be used. 2 Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY k[...]

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    19 MAKING COPIES Copying from the original table 1 Turn the power switch on. ● It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you can make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up. ● If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the START key indicator will not light [...]

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    20 MAKING COPIES 5 Adjust the copy density. ● This copier has three exposure modes to choose from — AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, and PHOTO. ● Automatic exposure is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the characteristics of the original are “read” by the exposure system and adjustments are automatically made. This optimizes t[...]

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    21 MAKING COPIES Copying from the original table COPYING FR OM THE ORIGINAL T ABLE T w o-sided copies from one-sided originals 1 Place the first original face down on the original table and close the document feeder cover. 2 Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select . 3 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. ● Paper sizes that can be used i[...]

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    22 MAKING COPIES COPYING FR OM THE ORIGINAL T ABLE Copying from the original table 5 Place the second original face down on the original table and press the START key again to copy onto the other side. ● To stop a copy run during duplex copying, press the CLEAR ( ) key. ● If an uneven number of originals is set, press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key a[...]

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    23 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Reduction/enlargement/zoom A utomatic 1 [...]

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    24 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction/enlargement/zoom Manual 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. 2 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. ● To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the or key repeatedly until th[...]

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    25 MAKING COPIES BYP ASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. If the original image is bigger tha[...]

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    26 MAKING COPIES 4 Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray. 5 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. 6 Press the START key. BYP ASS FEED (special paper) Bypass feed (special paper)[...]

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    27 MAKING COPIES Sort/group Sor t mode Each set of copies will be sequentially delivered to the paper output tray. Gr oup mode All copies of the same originals will be grouped in the paper output tray. Offset stac k If the offset stack mode is enabled using user program No. 19, each copy will be offset by approximately 1 inch (25 mm). When copying [...]

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    28 MAKING COPIES Copying in the sort mode When copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copier memory each time an original is scanned and copying will start after all originals have been scanned. 1 Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● The original table cannot be used for sort copying. 2 Press the SO[...]

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    29 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the INTERRUPT key. ● The copier will return to the initial settings. ● If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode using user program No. 10, “  ” will appear in the copy quantity display. Enter your account number using the numeric keys. The number of copies of the interrupt copying will be acc[...]

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    30 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select the PHOTO mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key for approximately 5 seconds. ● The PHOTO indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink. ● One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the current auto- matic exposure level will light up. The factor[...]

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    31 MAKING COPIES Toner save mode 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select the MANUAL mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key for approximately 5 seconds. ● The MANUAL indicator will go out and the PHOTO indicator will begin to blink. ● The exposure indicator marked “5” will light up, indicating that the standard toner mode [...]

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    32 SPECIAL FEA TURES 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table. 2 Press the XY-ZOOM key. ● The current value for the vertical direction will be displayed in the copy quantity display. 3 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical direction. ● Press a PRESE[...]

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    33 SPECIAL FEA TURES XY zoom XY ZOOM 5 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. 6 Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. ● The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the cop[...]

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    34 SPECIAL FEA TURES B/W REVERSE The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. ● When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is canceled, the MANUAL mode will not auto- matically be canceled. 1 Place the [...]

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    35 SPECIAL FEA TURES 1 Place the originals on the original table with the center of the two pages aligned with the paper size index ( 8 1 / 2 ). Close the document feeder cover. ● Set the page to be copied first to the right of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the DUAL PAGE COPY key. ● Check to be sure that 8-1/2" x 11" sized paper [...]

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    36 SPECIAL FEA TURES Rotation copying Original Paper Copy R O T A TION COPYING If user program No. 7 is set, the image of the original will rotate when the orientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper. Rotation copying will function only if the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode or AUTO IMAGE mode has been selected. Even if user program No[...]

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    37 SPECIAL FEA TURES 4 in 1 copying 2 in 1 copying Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to copy 2 or 4 originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. ● These features cannot be used with the dual page copying, XY zoom, erase, or margin shift features. ● Copies can be[...]

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    38 SPECIAL FEA TURES 2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 4 Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key. ● The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layout pattern numbers, see the previous page. 5 Press the START key. ● The entered number will light up steadily. 6 Press the 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key to complete the selection. ● The copy[...]

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    39 SPECIAL FEA TURES ERASE This copier has an edge erase mode and a center erase mode. ● Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. ● Center erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents. ● Edge + center erase can[...]

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    40 SPECIAL FEA TURES 4 Set the number of copies. 5 Press the START key. ERASE Erase[...]

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    41 SPECIAL FEA TURES MARGIN SHIFT The MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to increase the margin by approximately 1/4". ● The location of the margin to be increased can be selected to be either at the left edge or the top of the page. To select the location, see step 2 below. ● This feature cannot be used with the 2[...]

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    42 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. 3 Push the toner cartridge lock release lever and pull the toner cartridge out. Remove the toner cartridge while supporting it with the left hand at the green labe[...]

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    43 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS Toner cartridge replacement T ONER CARTRIDGE REPLA CEMENT 5 Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place while pushing the lock release lever. If dirt or dust is adhered to the toner cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. 6 Pull out the shutter and remove it from the toner cartri[...]

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    44 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location. If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. For misfeeds in optiona[...]

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    45 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS Misfeed in the b ypass tray 1 Gently pull the misfed paper out. 2 Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the copier 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slid[...]

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    46 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed removal If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “B. Misfeed in the fusing area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area”. Roller rotating knob 2 Check the misfeed locat[...]

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    47 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed removal 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. 3 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. ● Do not touch the[...]

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    48 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed removal 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the upper paper tra y Before opening the upper paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perf[...]

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    49 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS Misfeed removal Misfeed in the lo wer paper tray 1 Grasp the handle of the lower side cover and gently open the cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. ● Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 3 If the misfed paper is not seen in step 2, gently lift and pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper.[...]

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    50 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS Developer required/ Maintenance required DEVELOPER REQ UIRED When the indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service center as soon as possible. MAINTENANCE REQ UIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an [...]

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    51 GENERAL INFORMA TION User programs USER PR OGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. List of user pr ograms This copier has the following user programs. Program Program name Description No. 1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings w[...]

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    52 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the user pr ograms 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. 2 Enter a program number using the numeric keys. ● The selected program number will blink in the copy quantity display. ● If a [...]

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    53 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS 4 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. ● The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to 60 min., press key 2. 5 Press the START key.[...]

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    54 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS User programs Settings f or auditing accounts Setting of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For settings of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs” on page 52 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds. 2. Enter a program [...]

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    55 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS User programs Pr ogram No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “12E” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. The[...]

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    56 GENERAL INFORMA TION User programs USER PR OGRAMS Pr ogram No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “14E” will app[...]

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    57 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS User programs Pr ogram No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “15E” will appear in the[...]

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    58 GENERAL INFORMA TION PO WER SA VE MODES The copier 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. ● User programs The preheat [...]

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    59 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the power sa ve modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode. For these settings, see page 52. ● The copier will enter the [...]

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    60 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and document feeder co ver Stains or dirt on the original table or document feeder cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and document feeder cover with a soft, clean cloth. [...]

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    61 GENERAL INFORMA TION T ransfer char ger cleaning If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. 2 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. 3 Gently lift and pull out the upper paper t[...]

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    62 GENERAL INFORMA TION Problem Solution ● Copier plugged in? ● Power switch ON? ● Copy density properly adjusted? ● Is the original placed face up in the RSPF or face down on the original table? ● Paper too heavy? ● Paper damp? ● Is transfer charger clean? ● Non-standard paper used? ● Paper properly installed? ● Pieces of paper[...]

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    63 GENERAL INFORMA TION Problem Solution ● Original table or document feeder cover dirty? ● Original smudged or blotchy? ● Is the indicator on? ● Is the indicator on? ● Is the COPY indicator off? ● Is copying, printing or facsimile printing being performed? ● Is the POWER SAVE indicator blinking? ● Is only the POWER SAVE indicator o[...]

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    64 GENERAL INFORMA TION Remove the paper on or under the job separator tray so that it can move to the proper position, and then open and close the side cover. Wait until the printing job will finish. The toner cartridge is not installed. Install the toner cartridge. If "CH" is blinking even if the cartridge is installed properly, contact[...]

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    65 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES T ypes and siz es of copy paper Size Weig ht Capacity Special paper (21 lb. bond paper) Paper trays 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"* 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. 250 sheets to 11" x 17" Bypass tray Ordinary paper: 15 lbs. to 34 lbs.** 100 sheets Transparency film, labels, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (Ordinary paper) envelop[...]

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    66 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES Genuine supplies statement Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy paper and toner cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genui[...]

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    67 GENERAL INFORMA TION Type Digital laser copier, desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes Max. 11" x 17" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges) Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (along other edges in t[...]

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    68 GENERAL INFORMA TION SPECIFICA TIONS Specifications Weight Approx. 94.9 lbs. (43 kg) Toner cartridge included Copier dimensions 23-15/64" (W) x 20-29/32" (D) x 25-19/32" (H) (590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D) x 650 mm (H)) Operating conditions Temperature: 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) Humidity: 20% to 85% Optional equipment 250-sheet pap[...]

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    69 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT CONTENTS Page ● SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 ● 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/ 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71[...]

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    70 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. 2x250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE6) 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE5) Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX2) * Printer expansion kit (AR-PB8) * PS2 ex[...]

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    71 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Loading copy paper The method of loading paper for the paper trays of these paper feed units is the same as for the paper trays in the copier. See page 10. The method of changing the copy paper size is also the same for the paper trays in the copier. See page 11. 250-SHEET P APER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5) 2x250-SHEET P APER FEED UNIT[...]

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    72 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Misfeed remo val The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator and the red indicator which indicates the paper feed unit will blink. 1 Open the side cover of the paper feed unit and remove the misfed paper. ● Be sure to perform this step before pulling out the paper trays. If not, the paper may be tor[...]

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    73 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Specifications Copy paper size 8-1/2" x 11" to 11" x 17" Paper weight 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. Paper capacity One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 21 lb. bond paper Weight Approx. 10.4 lbs. (4.7 kg) Dimensions 23-15/64" (W) x 18-35/64" (D) x 3-15/32" (H) (590 mm (W) x 471 mm (D) x 88 mm ([...]

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    74 2 250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 2 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7 2x250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 4 4 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7 A Auto clear . . [...]

  • Page 77

    75 R Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Replacement – toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 Rotation copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 RSPF . . . . . . . . [...]

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    76 Date Issued: No v . 1, 2000 MA TERIAL SAFETY D A T A SHEET MSDS No . F-00991 Section 1. Product Identification Product: AR-201NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner) Section 2. Supplier’ s Name and Address Shar p Cor poration 22-22 Nagaike-cho , Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below . Please contact the nearest supplier f or additional info[...]

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    77 Section 6. P h ysical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting P oint: Not applicab le Specific Gravity: 1.1 V apor Pressure: Not applicabl e Solubility in W ater: Negligib le V apor Density: Not applicab le PH: Not applicab le Ev aporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicabl e Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless Sect[...]

  • Page 80

    78 Date Issued: No v . 1, 2000 MA TERIAL SAFETY D A T A SHEET MSDS No . F-30991 Section 1. Product Identification Product AR-201ND/DV/SD (Black Developer) Section 2. Supplier’ s Name and Address Shar p Cor poration 22-22 Nagaike-cho , Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below . Please contact the nearest supplier f or additional inf[...]

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    79 Section 6. P h ysical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting P oint: Not applicab le Specific Gravity: about 7.3 V apor Pressure: Not applicabl e Solubility in W ater: Negligible V apor Density: Not applicab le PH: Not applicable Ev aporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicabl e Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless [...]

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    80 MEMO[...]

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    For users in the USA W ARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not e xpressly approv ed b y the manufacturer could v oid 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 [...]

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    PRINTED IN CHINA 2000L KS ➀ TINSE0447QSZZ AR-207 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD. 335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1W9 SHARP CORPORATION www .shar p-usa.com[...]