Sharp AR-407 manual

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    • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES • COPIER TROUBLE? • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL Page AR-407 AR-287/AR-337 MODEL AR-287 AR-337 AR-407[...]

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    In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier instead of "ON" and "OFF". The symbol " " denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by condition at this "POWER" switch position. If your copier is so marked, please read "[...]

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    1 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 ............ 4-7 ● STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............ 4-8 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TR OUBLE? ● MISFEED REMOVAL ................ 5-2 ● MAINTENA[...]

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    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. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 8-9 for setting the auditing mode. MAKING COPIES Auditing accounts The initial status of the message display will be: ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. ----- ?[...]

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    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 REQ UIREMENTS ..................... 1-2 ● ● ● ● ● CA UTIONS ...................................... 1-3 ● ● ● ● ● PO WER ON AND OFF .............................. 1-5 P ow er s[...]

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    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[...]

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    1-3 CHAPTER 1 CA UTIONS 1. Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. 2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. 3. Since a hard disk drive is built into the copier, be sure to turn the power switch to the “OFF” position when moving the copier. Take care not to subject [...]

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    1-4 CHAPTER 1 CAUTIONS GETTING STARTED Cautions For Europe: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL[...]

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    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 65 seconds for the AR-287/337 and about 75 seconds for the AR-407. Once the copier is ready, the[...]

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    1-6 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Power on and off Auto power shut-off mode If the auto power shut-off mode is enabled, the copier will automatically turn off the power 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. The power switch will automatically be tu[...]

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    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 not low, this screen is not displayed. Proceed to step 3. 3 Select the feature you would like to know about by[...]

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    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 highlighted display). ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ KEY OPERATOR For the beep tone to be heard, the beep tone must be enabled[...]

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    1-9 CHAPTER 1 Function setting icons Selected special functions are indicated with their icons on the basic screen. The setting screen for a selected function can be easily called by pressing its icon. If multiple special functions are selected, up to six icons will be displayed. The function setting icons are listed below. The content of the icons[...]

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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 ● ● ● ● ● USING THE RADF ................................. 2-3 ● ● ● ● ● COPYING FROM TH[...]

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    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. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 8-9 for setting the auditing mode. MAKING COPIES Auditing accounts The initial status of the message display will be: ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. ----- ?[...]

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    2-3 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. ● If the orientation of the originals does not match that of the copy paper when both the originals and copy paper are of standard sizes and the auto paper select mode or automatic copy ratio select mode is o[...]

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    2-4 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[...]

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    2-5 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Using the RADF USING THE RADF 2-sided copies fr om 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. 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 Pres[...]

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    2-6 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Using the RADF USING THE RADF 2-sided copies fr om 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 Pres[...]

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    2-7 CHAPTER 2 1-sided copies fr om 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 START ( ) key. ● To cancel a copy ru[...]

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    2-8 CHAPTER 2 COPYING FR OM THE DOCUMENT GLASS 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals 1 Open the document feeder cover and place an original face down on the document glass, using the centring 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 detec[...]

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    2-9 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Copying from the document glass COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS 5 Press the START ( ) key. ● If the copier is in the GROUP mode (the sort icon is not displayed on the touch panel), copying will start and the number in the copy quantity display will decrease by 1 each time a copy is made. To repeat the same copy sequenc[...]

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    2-10 CHAPTER 2 4 Press the key on the touch panel. 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Use the 10-key pad to enter the desired number of copies. ● The number will be shown in the copy quantity display. ● Use the CLEAR ( C ) key to cancel an entry if a mistake is made. 7 Press the START ( ) key. ● The original will be scanned each time the START ( ) k[...]

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    2-11 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom A utomatic selection 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. ● 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. 3 Press the “A[...]

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    2-12 CHAPTER 2 Manual selection 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 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: 86%, 81%, and 70% (77% and 64%). B. Preset enlargement copy ratios are[...]

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    2-13 CHAPTER 2 5 Press the “OK” key. 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 th[...]

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    2-14 CHAPTER 2 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 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 A4R, B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17") sized paper. When feeding A3 (11" x 17&[...]

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    2-15 CHAPTER 2 T w o-sided copying with b ypass tray Two-sided copies can be made manually using the bypass tray, when the heavy paper which is out of spec. for duplex module is used. 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 of the paper feed stations. 2 Replace[...]

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    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 by reducing the effect of coloured or shaded background areas. T ext, t[...]

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    2-17 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Sort/group 1 2 3 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 2 SOR T/GR OUP When the SORT ( ) icon is indicated on the touch panel, copies will be collated by sets and then delivered to the exit tray. When the SORT ( ) icon is not indicated, copies will be grouped by originals. ● When the RADF is used for copying, copies [...]

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    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[...]

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    2-19 CHAPTER 2 JOB PROGRAMS STORE/DELETE RECALL PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. EXIT 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 ( P ) key. 2. Press the “STORE/DELETE” key.) 2 Select the storage register number of the program to be deleted. ● Be[...]

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    2-20 CHAPTER 2 1 Press the INTERRUPT ( ) key. ● When the document feeder is being used, the copier will stop after completing the copying of the originals which have been fed into the document feeder. The INTERRUPT indicator will blink until the copier becomes ready for interrupt copying. Then the INTERRUPT indicator will light up. The copier wil[...]

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    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 ................................[...]

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    3-2 CHAPTER 3 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 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 reduction key [...]

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    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 THE COPY PAPER.[...]

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    3-4 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Margin shift The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text or image to the right both 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, up or down i[...]

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    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. 4 Select the shift direction. ● Select “RIGHT”, “LEFT”, “DOWN” or “UP” on the touch panel. The selected shift direction will be highlighted. 5 Select the desired shif[...]

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    3-6 CHAPTER 3 This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre 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. ● Centre erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents. ● Edge + centre erase can be used to e[...]

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    3-7 CHAPTER 3 4 Select the desired erase mode. ● Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTRE ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTRE ERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be highlighted. 5 Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or centre erase if needed. ● The amount can be adjusted between 0 mm and 20 mm in 1 mm increments (0" and 1" in 1[...]

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    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[...]

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    3-9 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Dual page copying 5 Ensure that the desired tray is selected. 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the START ( ) key. ● If the SORT mode has been selected for copying multiple originals, proceed to the next step. If not, copying will start. 8 Replace the finished original with the next original after the S[...]

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    3-10 CHAPTER 3 The MULTI SHOT function is used to copy several originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. ● When the MULTI SHOT is selected, the copy ratio is limited between 25% and 400%. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Multi shot MUL TI SHO T 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. ● When using the doc[...]

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    3-11 CHAPTER 3 5 Press the “MULTI SHOT” key on the touch panel. ● The function setting screen for MULTI SHOT will appear. 6 Select the number of originals to be included on one sheet of copies. ● Select “2in1”, “4in1”, “8in1” or “16in1” on the touch panel. ● The copy ratio will be calculated automatically. ● Portions of [...]

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    3-12 CHAPTER 3 9 Press the upper “OK” key. 10 Enter the desired number of copies. 11 Press the START ( ) key. ● If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. 12 Replace the finished original with the next original after the START ( ) key indicat[...]

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    3-13 CHAPTER 3 CO VERS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Covers The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents. ● 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 modes. The back side of the original designated as the cover wil[...]

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    3-14 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”[...]

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    3-15 CHAPTER 3 TRANSP ARENCY FILM WITH INSER T SHEETS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Transparency film with insert sheets When copying onto transparency film, insert sheets can be placed following each transparent sheet. The insert sheets can be processed blank or can be copied with the same image as the transparent sheets. ● This mode can be selected only in[...]

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    3-16 CHAPTER 3 4 Indicate whether the insert sheets are copied on or not. ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Load transparency film into the bypass tray. 7 Ensure that the desired tray is selected for insert sheets. ● The copy paper for insert sheets must be the same size as the transparency fil[...]

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    3-17 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Pamphlet copy P AMPHLET COPY Originals (2-sided) Originals (1-sided)              READY TO CO The PAMPHLET COPY function is used to arrange copies in proper order for eventual centre-stapling and folding into a booklet. Four pages will be copied onto one sheet. ● Centre stapl[...]

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    3-18 CHAPTER 3 3 Press the “PAMPHLET COPY” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for PAMPHLET COPY will appear. ● Depending on installation of an optional component, the “PAMPHLET COPY” function may be included in the “IMAGE EDIT” menu. In this case, press the “IMAGE EDIT” key and then press the “PAMPHLET COPY” key. 4[...]

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    3-19 CHAPTER 3 7 Check the copy paper selection. ● When the desired paper size is not selected, touch the desired paper tray on the touch panel then the AUTO IMAGE key. This lets the copier automatically set the best reduction or enlargement ratio and display it on the touch panel, judging from the placed original size and the desired paper size.[...]

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    3-20 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions The JOB BUILD function allows copying of multipage documents containing up to 120 pages (the limit, however, might be up to 60 pages of B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17") paper size when the copier is equipped with some option) using the RADF. The original must be divide[...]

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    3-21 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT MULTI SHOT PAMPHLET COPY ERASE COVERS IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP TRANSPARENCY INSERTS DUAL PAGE COPY OK AUTO EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT 100% COPY RATIO AUTO A4 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will[...]

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    3-22 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions When the original and copy paper are of different sizes, CENTRING is used to shift the image as a whole to the centre of the copy paper. The image will shift only in the left to right direction, not in the top to bottom direction. ● This function will not work when [...]

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    3-23 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS 2 Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and select the desired paper size. 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 4 Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. ● The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. 5 Press the “C[...]

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    3-24 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions REPEA T COPY REPEAT COPY is used to produce repeated images of an original on a single sheet of paper. Border lines can be drawn to separate repeated images. ● Up to 16 (4 x 4) copies can be made on a single sheet. However part of the original image may not be copie[...]

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    3-25 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 2 Select the desired copy paper size. ● Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and then select the desired paper size. 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 4 Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. ● The [...]

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    3-26 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions 7 Select a type of border line. ● Select the solid line, broken line or no border line. 8 Press the upper “OK” key. 9 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. ● If the required area of the originals is not included on th[...]

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    3-27 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO CO 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 TEXT mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is cancelled, the TE[...]

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    3-28 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 START ( ) key. ● If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start. ● If the document glass is used in the SOR[...]

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    3-29 CHAPTER 3 IMA GE EDITING FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions BINDING CHANGE This function rotates the image of originals of the second side in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode. This function is useful for copying B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17") originals in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode to allow left[...]

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    3-30 CHAPTER 3 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key and select the 1-sided to 2- sided copy mode. 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 4 Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. ● The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. 5 Press the “BINDIN[...]

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    3-31 CHAPTER 3 6 Press the upper “OK” key. 7 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the START ( ) key. ● If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. 9 Replace the finished original with the next orig[...]

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    3-32 CHAPTER 3 These functions are selected by pressing the “TEXT STAMP” key on the SPECIAL MODES screen and then selecting from the “TEXT STAMP” menu. ● These functions will not work when non-standard size paper is used. ● Multiple text stamp functions can be selected at the same time except for SELECT STAMP and WATERMARK. These functi[...]

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    3-33 CHAPTER 3 3 Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear. 4 Press the “DATE” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for DATE will appear. 5 Select the desired date format on the touch panel. ● The selected format will be highlighted. ● The date formats displayed on the touch panel may b[...]

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    3-34 CHAPTER 3 8 Select the print direction. ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. 9 Press the upper “OK” key. 10 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 11 Press the START ( ) key. ● If the document feeder is used, scanning of orig[...]

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    3-35 CHAPTER 3 SELECT ST AMP The SELECT STAMP function adds a selected stamp such as “Confidential” and “Urgent” to the copies. The stamp will be printed in white on a shaded background. ● The stamps which can be selected are: “Confidential”, “Urgent”, “Copy”, “Preliminary”, “Draft”, and “Final”. ● The darkness o[...]

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    3-36 CHAPTER 3 MP ESS POSITION CANCEL OK OK 5 Select the desired stamp to be printed. ● The selected stamp will be highlighted. 6 Select the pages to be stamped. ● Indicate whether the stamp is to be printed only on the first page or on all pages, by pressing the “1ST PAGE ONLY” or “ALL PAGES” key. 7 To adjust the exposure and print pos[...]

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    3-37 CHAPTER 3 10 Press the lower “OK” key. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. 11 Select the print direction. ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. 12 Press the upper “OK” key. 13 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 14[...]

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    3-38 CHAPTER 3 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 3 Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear. W A TERMARK READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT MULTI SHOT PAMPHLET COPY ERASE[...]

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    3-39 CHAPTER 3 4 Press the “WATERMARK” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for WATERMARK will appear. 5 Select the desired watermark to be printed. ● The selected watermark will be highlighted. 6 Select the pages to be printed with the watermark. ● Indicate whether the watermark is to be printed only on the first page or on all p[...]

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    3-40 CHAPTER 3 9 Press the lower “OK” key. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. 10 Select the print direction. ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. 11 Press the upper “OK” key. 12 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 13 [...]

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    3-41 CHAPTER 3 -1- 1/5 1 The PAGE NUMBER function adds page numbers to the copies. ● The page number format can be selected from three types. ● The page number print position is automatically selected depending on the selected page number format. ● If reduction or enlargement is used with this function, the print position may move or the page[...]

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    3-42 CHAPTER 3 4 Press the “PAGE NUMBER” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for PAGE NUMBER will appear. 5 Select the desired page number format. ● The selected page number format will be highlighted. 6 Select the starting page number. ● Use the or key to increment or decrement the page number. ● If the page number format “1[...]

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    3-43 CHAPTER 3 9 Press the upper “OK” key. 10 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. 11 Press the START ( ) key. ● If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. 12 Replace the finished original with the [...]

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    3-44 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Tandem copy T ANDEM COPY 1 Ensure that the two copiers are connected through the tandem-connection cable and they have been turned on. 2 On the copier that will be set as the main copier, place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES sc[...]

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    3-45 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Tandem copy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C P CLEAR PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT C CLEAR INTERRUPT CA CLEAR ALL START TRANSPARENCY INSERTS DUAL PAGE COPY OK 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Make all other desired copier settings and enter the number of copies. ● The functions selected on the main copier will be used by both cop[...]

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    3-46 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Setting review The current settings of copier functions can be displayed on the touch panel. SETTING REVIEW 1 Press the REVIEW ( ) key. ● The REVIEW screen will appear. The settings of the duplex mode (1-sided to 1-sided, etc.), sort/ group mode, and special functions will be displayed. The exposure, paper size, a[...]

  • Page 81

    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 ........[...]

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    4-2 CHAPTER 4 P APER T ypes and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity Special paper (80 g /m 2 (21lb.) paper) Paper trays A5 to A3 56 to 105 g /m 2 500 sheets 1 and 2 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (15 lbs. to 28 lbs.) to 11" x 17") Bypass tray A6 to A3 52 to 128 g /m 2 50 sheets Transparency film, labels, (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (14 lb[...]

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    4-3 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES Paper Loading paper in paper tra ys 1 and 2 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. 2 Only use paper within the Sharp specification and follow the paper manufacturer’s instructions regarding fanning and loading the paper. ● The tray holds 500 sheets of paper. Do not load paper above the maximum height line. 3 Push the [...]

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    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. ● [...]

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    4-5 CHAPTER 4 The message “ (TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. PRESS FOR GUIDANCE.) ” will appear in the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. If copying is continued, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message display changes to “ ADD TONER. PRESS FOR GUIDANCE. ” indicating that the toner supply i[...]

  • Page 86

    4-6 CHAPTER 4 4 Place the new toner cartridge with the tabs in the notches as shown. 5 Slide the toner cartridge along the guides over the toner hopper. 6 Hold the toner cartridge with one hand while pulling on the sealing tape to remove it. 7 Tap on the top of the toner cartridge 5 times to start the flow of toner into the toner hopper. ● If the[...]

  • Page 87

    4-7 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[...]

  • Page 88

    4-8 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 finishers (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2). For best copying results, be sure to use only Sharp products. The package of Sharp toner has the[...]

  • Page 89

    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 ● ● ● ● ● TROUBLESHOO TING ......................[...]

  • Page 90

    5-2 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message “ A 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. If paper becomes accidentally torn during rem[...]

  • Page 91

    5-3 CHAPTER 5 Misfeed in the RADF When the 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. (A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the ri[...]

  • Page 92

    5-4 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed in the bypass tra y 1 Gently pull the misfed paper out. 2 Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed display. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.[...]

  • Page 93

    5-5 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed in paper tra ys 1 and 2 1 Open the right side cover. ● Hold the handle and gently open the cover. ● If any paper is set in the bypass tray, remove the paper and close the bypass tray before opening the right side cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. ● Be careful not to tear [...]

  • Page 94

    5-6 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal Misfeed in the transpor t area 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. 1 Turn the transport lever to the left. CAUTION The area behind the transport lever is hot. Use sufficient care in handling this lever. 2 Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to remov[...]

  • Page 95

    5-7 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 3 Turn the transport lever back into place. 3 Close the front cover. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed ar ound the fusing unit and exit area NOTE: If an optional finisher (AR-FN1N) is fitted, please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment for additional misfeed rem[...]

  • Page 96

    5-8 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL 3 Remove the misfed paper. If the misfed paper is in the inner part of the exit area: 1 Turn roller rotating knob B in the direction of the arrow and remove the paper. 2 If the misfed paper is deep in the fusing unit, lift the fusing unit tab and remove any misfed paper. CAUTION The fusing unit is hot! Be sure to tou[...]

  • Page 97

    5-9 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMO V AL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 5 Close the front cover. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the duplex module NOTE: If the optional finishers (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2) is fitted, please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment for additional misfeed removal help. If the misfed paper is in the duplex mod[...]

  • Page 98

    5-10 CHAPTER 5 P aper feed area open/close le ver 3 Remove the misfed paper from the section below the exit area. 3 Close the exit area cover. 4 Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed display. If the misfed paper is in the right side of the duplex module: 1 Open the right side cover. ● Hold the handle and gently open the cover. ● [...]

  • Page 99

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

  • Page 100

    5-12 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting 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 does not operate. Copies are too dark or too light. Blank copi[...]

  • Page 101

    5-13 CHAPTER 5 TR OUBLESHOOTING COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting Problem Solution Dust, dirt, smudges appear on copies. Touch panel is too dark or too light. “ CHECK THE SUB MACHINE. ” message appears and the tandem copying does not start. “ THE SYSTEM IS NOT CONFIGURED TO PERFORM TANDEM JOB. CODE: XX ” message appears and the tandem copying[...]

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

  • Page 104

    6-2 CHAPTER 6 P AR T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Exit area cover Open to remove misfed paper. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. Exit tray (optional) Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray. Operation panel All copier controls are located here for easy operation. Document feeder indicators Original feed indicator Indicates [...]

  • Page 105

    6-3 CHAPTER 6 P AR T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior GENERAL INFORMATION Part names and functions Bypass tray paper guides Adjust to the width of the copy paper. Bypass tray Special papers (including transparency film) and copy paper can be fed from the bypass tray. Fusing unit The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area. Transport lever Turn t[...]

  • Page 106

    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 ) k[...]

  • Page 107

    6-5 CHAPTER 6 P AR T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key Press to set key operator programs or adjust the contrast of the touch panel. 2-SIDED COPY key Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to 2-sided copy mode. OUTPUT key Press to select the finisher mode: SORT or GROUP. SCAN key Press to[...]

  • Page 108

    6-6 CHAPTER 6 USER MAINTENANCE The document glass and the document cover (RADF transport belt) must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass and the document cover (RADF transport belt) with a soft, clean cloth. ● If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do n[...]

  • Page 109

    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. ETTINGS DISPLAY CONTRAST KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS GENER[...]

  • Page 110

    6-8 CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications COPIER AR-287 AR-337 AR-407 Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original feed system Reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) Original sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17") Copy sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A6 (5-1[...]

  • Page 111

    6-9 CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications DUPLEX MODULE Paper type Ordinary paper only Number of copies 1 (trayless system) Copy paper size A5, A4, A4R, B4, A3 (8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17") Copy paper weight 56 to 105 g /m 2 (15 lbs. to 28 lbs.) Specifications a[...]

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    7-1 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the Finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC1N), Stand/500-sheet Paper Drawer (AR-DE1N) and Dual Tray Output Unit (AR-TR1). Page ● ● ● ● ● SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION .......................... 7-2 ● ● ● ● ● FINISHER (AR-FN1N) ..[...]

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    7-2 CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION The options which are available for this copier are shown below. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT System configuration Large capacity tray (AR-LC1N) Finisher (AR-FN1N) Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE1N) 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS1) Exit tray (AR-TE1) Finisher (AR-FN2) Dual tray output unit (AR-TR1) Printer expansion kit[...]

  • Page 115

    7-3 CHAPTER 7 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by original. When the optional finisher (AR-FN1N) is installed, the copier can automatically staple the sorted copies. Each collated set of copies or group of copies can be stac[...]

  • Page 116

    7-4 CHAPTER 7 Offset stac k OFFSET mode When copying in the SORT mode, each collated set of copies will be stacked offset approximately 30 mm (1.2 inch) from the previous set. When copying in the GROUP mode, copies will be offset stacked in groups of multiple copies from the same original. NON-OFFSET mode All copies will be aligned in one stack in [...]

  • Page 117

    7-5 CHAPTER 7 Sor t and gro up When SORT is selected, the SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and copies will be collated by sets. When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and collated copies will be stapled automatically. When the SORT or STAPLE SORT icon is not indicated on the touch panel, copies will be grouped by or[...]

  • Page 118

    7-6 CHAPTER 7 Staple sor t The STAPLE SORT mode staples A4, A4R, B4, and A3 (8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17") size copies. Stapled sets cannot be delivered to the top tray. NOTE: Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the STAPLE SORT mod[...]

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    7-7 CHAPTER 7 4 Select the desired stapling position. ● The AR-FN1N finisher has three selectable stapling positions as shown below. 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Set the number of copies. 7 Press the START ( ) key. ● When copying of one set is completed, the copies will be automatically stapled and delivered to the offset tray. READY TO COPY. (D[...]

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    7-8 CHAPTER 7 Using the document glass 1 Set the original on the document glass with the corner to be stapled to the upper right. ● Copy from the last page to the first page. ● If the number of copies in one set is more than 50 for A4 or A4R (8-1/2" x 11" or 8-1/2" x 11"R) paper or 25 for B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or [...]

  • Page 121

    7-9 CHAPTER 7 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Set the number of copies. 7 Press the START ( ) key. 8 Replace the finished original with the next original after the START ( ) key indicator lights up, and then press the START ( ) key. Repeat this step until all originals have been scanned. 9 After all originals are scanned, press the “READ-END” key o[...]

  • Page 122

    7-10 CHAPTER 7 Staple car tridge replacement The message “ SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES. ” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Turn the stapler unit to face up. 3 Hold the staple [...]

  • Page 123

    7-11 CHAPTER 7 6 Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicks in place. ● Insert the new cartridge by aligning the arrows on the cartridge with those on the box. Check that the cartridge locks in place by pulling it slightly. ● The cartridge holds 5,000 staples. 7 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. ● Pull them [...]

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    7-12 CHAPTER 7 Staple jam remo val If staples become jammed in the stapler, “ CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM. ” will be displayed. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below. 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 2 Turn the stapler unit to face up. 3 Hold the staple box release l[...]

  • Page 125

    7-13 CHAPTER 7 6 Return the lever to its original position. 7 Insert the staple box to the stapler unit until it clicks in place. 8 Return the stapler unit to face down. 9 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N)[...]

  • Page 126

    7-14 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Misfeed remo v al The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. ” will appear with a display of paper mi[...]

  • Page 127

    7-15 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 3 If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 2, open the cover of the paper feed area of the finisher. 4 Remove the misfed paper. 5 If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 4, close the cover of the paper feed area and open the top cover. 6 Remove the misfed paper. 7 Cl[...]

  • Page 128

    7-16 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 8 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the lower transport area 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the[...]

  • Page 129

    7-17 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 3 Open the paper transport area cover of the finisher. 4 Use the transport area lever to open the transport. 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Close the transport.[...]

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    7-18 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Roller rotating knob 7 Remove the misfed paper. ● Remove the misfed paper from the paper transport area. ● If the misfed paper is not seen in the paper transport area, turn the roller rotating knob to feed the paper. 8 Close the paper transport area cover. 9 Push the finish[...]

  • Page 131

    7-19 CHAPTER 7 FINISHER (AR-FN2) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by original. When an optional finisher (AR-FN2) is installed, the copier can automatically staple the sorted copies. Each collated set of copies or group of copies can be stacke[...]

  • Page 132

    7-20 CHAPTER 7 In the initial setting, the top tray is selected. To select the offset tray, press the OUTPUT key and then the “OFFSET TRAY” key on the touch panel. If the offset tray is selected, each copy set will be offset by a minimum of 15 mm for A4 paper (61/64 inch for 8-1/2" x 11" paper). When the offset stack function is disab[...]

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    7-21 CHAPTER 7 Sor t and gro up SOR T mode Each set of copies will be sequentially delivered to the offset tray or the top tray as selected. GR OUP mode All copies of the same original will be grouped in the offset tray or the top tray. ST APLE SOR T mode Collated sets of copies will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. ● See next page fo[...]

  • Page 134

    7-22 CHAPTER 7 Staple sor t The STAPLE SORT mode staples A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size copies. Stapled sets cannot be delivered to the top tray. NOTE: Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the STAPLE SORT mode. Only A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size paper can be selected in the STAPLE SORT mode. Us[...]

  • Page 135

    7-23 CHAPTER 7 4 Press the “OK” key. 5 Set the number of copies. ● If A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper has not been selected, press the “PAPER SELECT” key and select a paper tray containing A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper. 6 Press the START ( ) key. ● When copying of one set is completed, the copies will be automatically stapled and [...]

  • Page 136

    7-24 CHAPTER 7 Using the document glass 1 Set the original on the document glass with the corner to be stapled to the upper right. ● Copy from the last page to the first page. ● If the number of copies in one set is more than 30, the copies will not be stapled. ● If the orientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper, the im[...]

  • Page 137

    7-25 CHAPTER 7 5 Set the number of copies. ● If A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper is not selected, press the “PAPER SELECT” key and select a paper tray containing A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper. 6 Press the START ( ) key. 7 Replace the finished original with the next original after the START ( ) key indicator lights up, and then press the [...]

  • Page 138

    7-26 CHAPTER 7 Staple car tridge replacement The message “ ADD STAPLES. ” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the green release lever and remove the staple cartridge from the stapler. ● A few staples will be left in the cartridge. Remove and discard them. 3 [...]

  • Page 139

    7-27 CHAPTER 7 Staple jam remo val 1 Close and open the stapler cover. 2 Remove all copies from the tray. 3 Insert a new sheet of paper (A4 or 8-1/2” x 11” size) to the tray as shown in the picture to make the stapler work properly. 4 Check that the first staple of the cartridge is at the tip of the cartridge. ● If the first staple is not at [...]

  • Page 140

    7-28 CHAPTER 7 Misfeed remo val 1 If the offset tray has been used, remove the misfed paper. 2 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. 3 Remove the misfed paper. 4 Open the top cover. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. [...]

  • Page 141

    7-29 CHAPTER 7 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Rotate the paper feed area cover as shown to open it. 7 Remove the misfed paper. 8 Open the paper guide and remove the misfed paper. 9 Close the paper feed area cover and then close the top cover. 10 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display has cleare[...]

  • Page 142

    7-30 CHAPTER 7 Specifications Paper size A4 (8-1/2" x 11") Paper weight 56 to 105 g /m 2 (15 lbs. to 28 lbs.) Paper capacity 3,000 sheets Weight Approx. 32 k g (70.6 lbs.) Dimensions 330 mm (W) x 540 mm (D) x 583 mm (H) (13" (W) x 21-17/64" (D) x 22-61/64" (H)) Specifications are subject to change for improvement without no[...]

  • Page 143

    7-31 CHAPTER 7 Loading copy paper The large capacity tray will automatically lower when the tray runs out of 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 tra[...]

  • Page 144

    7-32 CHAPTER 7 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ A 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 lar[...]

  • Page 145

    7-33 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[...]

  • Page 146

    7-34 CHAPTER 7 Paper size A4 to A3 (8-1/2" x 11" to 11" x 17") Paper weight 56 to 105 g /m 2 (15 lbs. to 28 lbs.) Paper capacity 500 sheets of paper Total of 1,000 sheets of paper with an optional 500-sheet paper drawer installed Weight Approx. 25 k g (55.2 lbs.) Dimensions 600 mm (W) x 604 mm (D) x 403 mm (H) (23-5/8" (W) [...]

  • Page 147

    7-35 CHAPTER 7 Loading copy paper The method of loading of copy paper for the paper tray of the 500- sheet paper drawer is the same as for the paper trays in the copier. See page 4-3. The method of changing the copy paper size is also the same for the paper trays in the copier. See page 4-4. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE1N)[...]

  • Page 148

    7-36 CHAPTER 7 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ A 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 Open the lower right side cover and remove any misfed paper. [...]

  • Page 149

    7-37 CHAPTER 7 DU AL TRA Y OUTPUT UNIT ( AR-TR1 ) This optional unit can deliver interrupt copies to the lower exit tray. P AR T NAMES Upper exit tray (AR-TE1) Lower exit tray (AR-TE1) Upper exit tray (First tray) ● Ordinary (non-interrupt) copies are deposited in the upper exit tray. Lower exit tray (Second tray) ● Interrupt copies are deposit[...]

  • Page 150

    7-38 CHAPTER 7 Specifications Exit tray capacity Upper tray : 250 sheets Lower tray : 100 sheets Paper size Upper tray : A6 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17") Lower tray : A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17") Paper weight Upper tray : 52 to 128 g /m 2 (14 lbs. to 34 lbs.) Lower tray : 56 to 105 g /m 2 (1[...]

  • Page 151

    8-1 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR’S GUIDE This chapter contains information on all of the programs used by the key operator. The programs allow the key operator to tailor many functions of the AR-287/337/407 for specific modes of operation. These programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered. Please familiar[...]

  • Page 152

    8-2 CHAPTER 8 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 your key operator code number using the 10-key pad. ● When registering the key operator code number for the first tim[...]

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    8-3 CHAPTER 8 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 previous setting to the new setting. 9 To continue with other key operator programs, press the OK key (if needed) and then select another program. To[...]

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    8-4 CHAPTER 8 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 key operator programs are grouped into four categories: account control, other function settings, timer settings, and enable/disable settings. Category Program[...]

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    8-5 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Page No. Date Format Sets the initial date format. 8-18 Setting Date and Time Adjusts the date and time. 8-19 Adjustment Rotation Copy Enables/disables rotation of original images. 8-19 Setting Size Setting for Sets a paper size in each tray with [EXTRA] setting. 8-20 [EXTRA] Time[...]

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    8-6 CHAPTER 8 Category Program Name Function Page No. Disabling of Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting 8-26 Stapler repair service. (The stapler is included in an optional finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2).) Disabling of Prevents the selection of COVERS mode. 8-26 Covers Mode Disabling of Provides or prevents access to key operator programs 8-26[...]

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    8-7 CHAPTER 8 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C P CLEAR PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE. EXIT KEY OPERATOR CODE ----- CUS[...]

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    8-8 CHAPTER 8 5 Select the desired category on the touch panel. Example: To select the account control category, press the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key. 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 COPIES PER ACCOUNT.” key. ● For some programs, a check box is di[...]

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    8-9 CHAPTER 8 A CCOUNT CONTROL 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. When disabled, the message in the display [...]

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    8-10 CHAPTER 8 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 “000,000” is displayed in a column of MAXIMUM, the account limit has not been set for the account. T o reset all accounts 1. Pr[...]

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    8-11 CHAPTER 8 T o register accounts 1. Press the “ENTER” key. 2. Enter a 5-digit account number (00001 to 99999) using the 10-key pad. ● Select a number different from the key operator code number. 3. Press the “ENTER” key. ● If a number that is already registered is entered, the message “ THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED. ” will appear[...]

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    8-12 CHAPTER 8 T o print all registered account number s 1. Press the “PRINT” key. ● The copier will start printing. To stop printing after starting, press the “CANCEL” key. 2. Press the “OK” key to exit the program. Account Limit Setting This program is used to set the maximum number of copies which can be made against a registered a[...]

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    8-13 CHAPTER 8 T o set a limit for all accounts 1. Press the “LIMIT” (ALL ACCOUNTS) key on the touch panel. ● “ALL” will appear under “ACCOUNT NUMBER”. 2. Enter the upper limit (max. 999,999) for all accounts. ● To cancel the limit for all accounts, proceed to step 3 without entering a limit. 3. Press the “ENTER” key. 4. Press t[...]

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    8-14 CHAPTER 8 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 8-2, KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER. Exposure Adjustment Use [...]

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    8-15 CHAPTER 8 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% for the AR-407; 101% to 800% for the AR-287 and the AR-337). Only added preset copy ratios can be changed. The standard preset copy ratios are fixed in memory and cannot be c[...]

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    8-16 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS 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 mm to 20 mm in 1 mm increments (0" to 1&q[...]

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    8-17 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS Initial Status Setting The copier will assume the initial settings when it is turned on, when the CLEAR ALL ( CA ) 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 followi[...]

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    8-18 CHAPTER 8 Staple P osition Setting This program is used to select the initial stapling position for an optional finisher (AR-FN1N only). When the “STAPLE POSITION SETTING.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. 1. Select the desired stapling position on the touch panel. 2. Press the “OK” key. Date Format Setting This progr[...]

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    8-19 CHAPTER 8 Date and Time Adjustment This program is used to adjust the date and time which will be used for printing date. When the “DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. 1. Select an item to be adjusted and adjust the value using the and keys. ● Repeat this step for all desired items. 2. Press the [...]

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    8-20 CHAPTER 8 Siz e Setting f or [EXTRA] The paper sizes in the paper trays (except an optional large capacity tray) can be changed by the users. The copier senses the paper sizes with the paper size indicators in the paper trays. If a paper size indicator is set to [EXTRA] and this program is used, the copier can sense paper sizes as selected on [...]

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    8-21 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS 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. A uto P ower Shut-off Timer The auto power shut-off mode is a function to turn off the power automatica[...]

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    8-22 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS 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 e[...]

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    8-23 CHAPTER 8 Message Time Setting This program is used to adjust the length of time that messages are displayed in the range of 1 to 12 seconds in 1 second increments. When the “MESSAGE TIME SETTING.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. 1. Set the time using the and keys. 2. Press the “OK” key. KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS KEY O[...]

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    8-24 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to enable or disable some functions. These programs can be set or cancelled by pressing the check box of each program. Disabling of A uto P aper Selection This program is used to prevent automatic paper selection. When disabled, the copier will not[...]

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    8-25 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR PROGRAMS Disabling Deletion of Job Pr ograms This program is used to prevent stored programs from being replaced or deleted. If this program is set, storing of job programs is also disabled. To prevent job programs stored in memory from being replaced or deleted, press the check box of “DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROG[...]

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    8-26 CHAPTER 8 Disabling of Stapler This program is used to enable or disable the stapler of the optional finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2). If the stapler malfunctions, it can be disabled to prevent further malfunction or possible damage to the stapler until it is serviced. To disable the stapler, press the check box of “DISABLING OF STAPLER.” to dis[...]

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    8-27 CHAPTER 8 Disabling of Second T ray Output in Interrupt This program is used to disable output of copies to the second tray in interrupt copying for an optional dual tray output unit (AR-TR1). To disable output of copies to the second tray in interrupt copying, press the check box of “DISABLING OF SECOND TRAY OUTPUT IN INTERRUPT.” to displ[...]

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    8-28 CHAPTER 8 Disabling of Bypass-T ray When Offset T ray Selected This program is used to disable the use of the bypass tray when the offset tray is selected for an optional finisher (AR-FN2 only). To disable use of the bypass tray when the offset tray is selected, press the “DISABLING OF BYPASS-TRAY WHEN OFFSET TRAY SELECTED.” box to display[...]

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    8-29 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE Key operator assistance call 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 7-12 (AR-FN1N) or 7-27[...]

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    8-30 CHAPTER 8 MEMO[...]

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    8-31 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERA T OR CODE NUMBER: F A CT OR Y SETTING The following is the factory setting of the Key Operator Code Number, which must be used to access the Key Operator Program. Factory setting = 00000 This number must be entered when accessing the Key Operator Program for the first time. (See page 8-2.) NOTE: The Key Operator Code Number[...]

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    2000C DSC1 CINSE1954FC51[...]

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    Required in IEC-950 (EN 60 950) - Europe • The equipment should be installed near an accessible socket outlet for easy disconnection. Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The mains lead of this equipment is already fitted with a mains plug which is either a non-rewireable (moulded) or a [...]

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    AR-287/AR-337/AR-407 SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 5BE PRINTED IN JAP AN 2000C DSC1 CINSE1954FC51[...]