Sharp AR-M200 manual

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    DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL (for general information) Page PREPARATIONS LOADING PAPER MAKING COPIES PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS USER SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 9 14 20 49 54 67 86 89 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 36 APPENDIX AR-M200 AR-M201 MODEL CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 26 ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS 61 2[...]

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    Shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with EMC regulations. Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying b y law . The follo wing items are normally prohibited from copying by nati onal law . Other items may be prohibited b y local law . Money Stamps Bonds Stocks Bank drafts Checks P as[...]

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    1 CA UTIONS ....... .............. ............. .............. .............. ............ ............. .............. ........... 3 ENVIRONMENT AL INFORMA TION ............... .............. .............. ............. .............. .... 5 INTRODUCTIO N ............ ............. .............. .............. .............. ........... .......[...]

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    2 6 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS USING THE PRINTER MODE ............. ........... .............. .............. .............. ...... 50 BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTI NG ................ .............. ............. .............. .. 50 USING THE SCANNER MODE......... .............. .............. .............. .............. ...... 51 SCANNING USING TH[...]

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    3 CA UTIONS Caution label on the machine The label ( ) in the fusing area of the machine indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using the machine Follow the cautions below when using this machine. Warning: • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this ar ea when removing misfed paper . • Do not l[...]

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    4 Cautions on handling th e machine Be careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, subje ct it to shock or st rike it against any object. Store spare toner cartridges in a c ool dry place without removing from the package before use. • If they are exposed to direct sunlight or e[...]

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    5 ENVIRONMENT AL INFORMA TION Laser information SOFTW AR E LICENSE The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install th e software from the CD-ROM. By using all or any portion of the software on the CD -ROM or in the machine, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE. Products that have earned the ENERGY ST AR ® are designe[...]

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    6 INTRODUCTION Using the manual This machine has been desi gned to provide convenien t copying features i n a minimum amount of office s pace and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure t o familiarize yo urself with thi s manual and the machine. For qui ck reference duri ng machine use, keep thi s manual in [...]

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    7 Explanation of illustration Depend ing on the mod el you have a nd on the optio ns installed, s ome of the illust rations in this manual may be different , however, t he basic o perations are the same. MAIN FEA TURES High-speed laser copy ing First-copy time* 1 is only 8.0* 2 seconds. Copying speed is 20 copies per minute . This is ideal for busi[...]

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    8 Enhanced copying features • Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom cop y ratio range is 50% to 200%.) • Continuous copying of up to 99 copies is possible. • Sets of output can be offset from each other for easy separation (offset function). • Sorting by sets is possible without[...]

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    9 1 Chapter 1 1 This chapter provides basic information t hat you should know before using the machine. PA R T N A M E S Document glass Paper output tra y extension Operation panel Po wer switch Front co ver Handles Paper tra y Po wer cord soc ket Side cover Fusing unit release lever Side cover open b utton T ransfer char ger Bypass tray paper guid[...]

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    PREP ARA TIONS 10 Operation panel [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators Press this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, printer, scanner, fax mode indi cators). Display This shows messages indicating the machine status and any problems that occur, as well as user programs and function setting menus. Numeric keys Us[...]

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    PREP ARA TIONS 11 1 [ZOOM] key Press to select an enlargement or reduction ratio. To select a preset ratio setting, press the [ZOOM] key and select the desired preset ratio. To select a ratio that is not preset, press the [ZOOM] key, select the preset ratio that is closest to the desired ratio, and then press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to incre[...]

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    12 CONNECTING THE PO WER CORD 1 Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the unit. 2 Plug the other end of the power c ord into the nearest outlet. PO WER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. Power on Turn the power sw[...]

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    PREP ARA TIONS 13 1 Power off Make sure that the machine is not in operation and t hen turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. If the power switch is turned off while the machine is in operation, a misfeed may occur and the job that was in progress will be cancelled. In cases where the machine will not be used for a long time, turn o[...]

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    14 2 Chapter 2 The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selecte d paper tray is not closed or is improperly closed. PA P E R For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. * 1 The number of sheets of paper that can be loaded varies dependi ng on the weight of the paper. * 2 Do not us[...]

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    LO ADING P APER 15 2 Special papers Follow these guidelines when using special papers. ● Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label shee ts. Using other than SHARP recommended paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must be used, feed each sheet one at a time using the bypass tray (do no[...]

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    LO ADING P APER 16 3 Gently push the paper tr ay back into the machine. • If you loaded a diff erent size of paper than w as loaded previously in the tra y , go to "CHA NGING A TRA Y'S P APER SIZE SETTING" (p.19) • When not using the machine for a n extended period, remov e all paper from the paper tra y and store it in a dr y pl[...]

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    17 2 BYP ASS FEED (including special paper) The bypass tray can be used to feed st andard pa per, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be inserted in the bypass tr ay. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of pap[...]

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    LO ADING P APER 18 Loading paper in the bypass tray 1 Open the bypass tray and extend the tray. 2 Set the bypass tray paper guide s to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. 3 Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the bypass tray. • Paper must be f ed narrow side first into the f eed slot. • Sp[...]

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    19 2 CHANGING A TRA Y'S P APER SIZE SETTING Follow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "PAPER SIZE" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the tray, and th en press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ([...]

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    20 3 Chapter 3 This chapter explains basic cop ying functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass 1 Open the document cover/RSPF, and place the ori ginal face down on the document glass. [How to place the original] Align the original with th e original scale and the centri ng ( ) mark. 2 Gently close the document cover/RSPF. 3 4 Select the num[...]

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    MAKING COPIES 21 3 Removing the document cover To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse. The RSPF cannot be removed. Using the RSPF 1 Make sure that an original ha s not been left on the document glass. 2 Adjust the original guides to the[...]

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    MAKING COPIES 22 Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF The following originals cannot be used. These may cause m isfeeds or smudging and unclear images. • T ransparencies, tracing paper , othe r transparent or translucent paper , and photographs. • Carbon paper , thermal paper. • Originals that are creas ed, f olded, or tor n. • Glued o[...]

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    MAKING COPIES 23 3 Setting the number of cop ies Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies. The set number of copies appears in t he display. A max imum of 99 copies can be set. If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display showing "0". SELECTING THE TRA Y Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ). Each time,[...]

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    24 MAKING A COPY D ARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled . This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the orig inal being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yours elf, follow the steps below. (Select from two o riginal types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposu[...]

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    25 3 REDUCTION/ENLARGEM ENT/ZOOM Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) The [ZOOM] key can be pressed to quickly select a ratio from among eight pr eset ratios. In addition, the [ ] key ( ) and [ ] key ( ) can be pressed to select the ratio in increments of [...]

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    26 4 Chapter 4 A UT OMA TIC TWO-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically co pied on to both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made. * When the RSPF is installed. When performing automatic two-sided copying of one-sided original s, the orientation of the copied imag[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 27 4 Using the document glass 1 Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass and close the document cover/RSPF. 2 Press the [2-SIDED COPY ( )] key until "1 TO 2" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 3 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the binding [...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 28 Using the RSPF 1 Place the original(s) in the RSPF. (p.21) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to tw o-sided copying, the last page will be one-sided. 2 Press the [2-SIDED COPY ( )] key* 1 and select the two-sided copy mode that you wish to use. The mode changes as follows each time yo u press the [2-S[...]

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    29 4 SORT COPY Copies of multiple original pages can be sorted into sets. Using the document glass 1 Place the first original. (p. 20) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "SORT" appears and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Select the[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 30 Using the RSPF 1 Place the originals. (p.21) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "SORT" appears and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then the [OK] key. 4 Select the number of copies and any other sett ings, and then press the [STAR[...]

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    31 4 COPYING MUL TIPLE ORIG INA LS ONT O A SINGLE SHEET OF P APER (2 IN 1 copy) Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for c ompiling multi-page reference mater ials into a compact format, or for providing an overvi ew of all pages of a document on a single page. Using[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 32 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the original size and t hen press the [OK] key. The following original sizes can be selected: "A4", "B5", "A5", "8.5x14", "8.5x13", "8.5x11" , "5.5x8.5". 5 Set the number of copies and any other set tin[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 33 4 Using the /RSPF 1 Place the originals. (p.21) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "2IN1" appear s and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the original size an[...]

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    34 CREA TING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift) The margin shift function is used to automatic ally shift the text or image or the copy paper approximately 10 mm. As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can be selected. 1 Place the original(s). 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "MARGIN SHIFT" appears and then press the [OK] key.[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 35 4 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the margin position and then press the [OK] key. Select "LONG EDGE" or "SHORT EDGE". For the margin position, see the previous page. 5 Select th[...]

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    36 5 Chapter 5 This chapter explains how to install and conf igure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is also explained. SOFTW ARE The CD-ROM that accompanies the mach ine contains the following software: MFP driver Printer driver The printer driver enables[...]

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    37 5 BEFORE INST ALLA TION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and s oftware requirements in o rder to install the software. * 1 Compatible with Windows 9 8, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Editi on preinstalled model standardly equipped with a USB port. * 2 Printing is n[...]

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    38 INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE Using the machine with a USB connection 1 The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Mak e sure that the cable is not connected before proce eding. If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear. If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to cl ose the window and discon nect the cable. [...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 39 5 7 To install all of the software, click the "Standard" button and go to step 12 . To install particular packages, click the "Custom" button and go to next step. 8 Click the "MFP Driver" button. Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packag es that are selected.[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 40 10 You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install Button Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Software" button. If you do not wish to insta ll the Utilit y Software, click the "Close" button and go to step 12. Installing the Utility Software 11 Click the "Button Ma nager&quo[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 41 5 12 When installing is finished, click the "Close" button. A message will appear instr ucting you to connect the machine to your computer. Click the "OK" button. 13 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then connect the USB cable (p.42) . Windows will detect the machine and a Plu[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 42 Connecting a USB cabl e Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer. A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer. 1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine. 2 Insert the other end o[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 43 5 Using the machine as a sha red printer If the machine will be used as a shared pr inter on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer. 1 Perform steps 2 through 6 in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.38). 2 Click the "Custom" butt on. 3 Click the "MFP Driver&[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 44 5 Click the "Add Network Port" button. In Windows Vista, the "Add Network Port" button does not appear . 6 Select the network printer that is shared and click the "OK" button. Ask your network administrator for the server name and printer name of the machine on the network. 7 In the printer[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 45 5 SETTING UP BUTT ON MANA GER Button Manager is a software program that works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine. To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked with the scan menu on the machine. Follow the steps b elow to link Button Manager to scanne r events. Windows XP/Vista 1 Clic[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 46 5 Select "Start this program" and then select "Sharp Button Manager T" from the pull-down menu. 6 Click the "Apply" button . 7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to link Button Manager to "SC 2:" through " SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Select an event " pull-d[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 47 5 Windows 98/Me/2000 1 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". 2 Double-click the "Scanners and Cameras" icon. 3 Select "SHARP AR-XXXX" and c lick the "Properties" button. In Windows Me, right click "SHARP AR -XXXX"[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 48 6 Select "Sharp Button Manager T" in "Send to this application". 7 Click the "Apply" button . 8 Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to link Button Manager to "SC 2:" through " SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Butt[...]

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    49 6 Chapter 6 6 The machine includes a USB connector as standard equipment. The machine has the following features: • High-speed data transfer (when connected to a USB 2.0 connector) • ROPM* function * ROPM is an acronym for "Rip Once Print Many" processing. The RO PM function stores multiple pages of print data in memor y before pri[...]

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    50 USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.14). B ASIC PR OCEDURE FOR PRINTING The basic procedure for printing is expl ained in the following. To use convenient printer functions, see the "Online Manual " or the printer driver help file. 1[...]

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    51 6 USING THE SC ANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.20). SCANNING USING TH E KEYS ON THE MA CHINE When scanning is performed by this method , the ap plication that has been set in Button Manager will automatically start and the scanned image will be pasted into the applic[...]

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    PRINTER/SCAN NER FUNCTIONS 52 Button Manag er scan menu For information on Button Manager setti ngs, see the Button Manager help file. The names in the Button Manager menu ("xxxx" in "SC1:xxxx", etc.) can be changed. See the online manual. SCANNING FROM Y OUR COMPUTER The machine supports the TWAIN standard, making it possible t[...]

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    53 6 HO W T O USE THE ONLINE MANU AL The online manual provides detailed instruct ions for operating the unit as a printer and scanner. It also provides methods for de aling with printing or scanner problems. 1 Turn on your comput er. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the "start" button, click "My Computer&[...]

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    54 7 Chapter 7 The user settings allow you to custo mize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PROGRAMS The user settings consist of the following items. To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" (p.59). Copy mode Program number Program name Setting codes (factory defaul t sett[...]

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    USER SETTINGS 55 7 4 A UT O SHUT -OFF TIME 1: 5 MIN. 2: 30 MIN. 3: 60 MIN. 4: 120 MIN. 5: 240 MIN. • This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes ev en less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. All lights e xcept the power sa ve indicator go o[...]

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    USER SETTINGS 56 13 MEM. FOR PRINTER 1: 30% 2: 40% 3: 50% 4: 60% 5: 70% • Use this to change the propor tion of machine memor y used f or printer mode. 14 A UT O KEY REPEA T 1: ON 2: OFF • Use this setting to select whether or not holding down a key causes r epeated input of the ke y . For k eys that normally cause a set value to increase when [...]

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    USER SETTINGS 57 7 20 LANGU AGE 1: AMERICAN ENGLISH 2: ENGLISH 3: FRENCH 4: SP ANISH 5: GERMA N 6: IT AL IAN 7: DUTC H 8: SWEDISH 9: NOR WEGIA N 10: FINNISH 11: D ANI SH 12: HUNGARIAN 13: CZE CH 14: PO LISH 15: R USSIAN 16: SLO V AK 17: PORTUGUESE • T his is used to set the language used in the display . 21 RESET F A CTOR Y 1: YES 2: NO • This [...]

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    USER SETTINGS 58 Print mode * 1 The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed doe s not increase considerably. * 2 When the 250-sheet p aper feed unit is installed. Program number Program name Setting codes (factory defaul t setting appears in bold) Explanation 1 FORCED OUTPUT 1: ON 2[...]

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    59 7 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER P ROGRAM 1 Press the [MENU] key and then press the [OK] key. In printer mode, the user program s are accessed by simply pressing the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the item that you wish t o configure in the USER PROGRAM items, and then press the [OK] key. • See "USER PROGRAM&[...]

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    USER SETTINGS 60 Audible signals (key entry beep, in valid key beep, base setting beep) The machine sounds three different type s of beep signals: a key entr y beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base setti[...]

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    61 8 Chapter 8 8 When the account control function is enabled, you can control use of the machine by account or view the total c opied pages by each account. There are some progra m menus for this function as in the table shown. PREP ARING FOR USING ACCOUN T CONTROL SETTINGS Entering account control mode 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( [...]

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    A CCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS 62 Enabling auditing mode 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "2: ACC. CONTROL SET" and then press the [OK] key. 5 5 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "1: AUDITING MODE" and then press the [OK] key. 5 Auditing Mode is disabled by default. When Auditing Mode is enabled, a count [...]

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    63 8 A CCOUNT NUMBER CONTR OL This program is used to enter, delete and change account numbers. 1 After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 61 - 62, press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until [4: ACC. # CONTROL] appears and t hen press the [OK] key. 2 3 4 5 Entering an account number 1 Select "1. ENTER ACCOUNT #" with the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) a[...]

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    A CCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS 64 3 If you wish to delete an each account number, select "2. DELETE ONE ACCOUNT" and then press the [OK] key. 4 Enter the account n umber that you wish to dele te with the numeric keys and then press the [ OK] key. 5 Select "YES" with the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) and then press the [OK] key. If you e[...]

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    65 8 T O T AL PER ACCOUNT This program is used to display the page counts of each account. 1 After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 61 - 62, press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "2: TOTAL PER ACCOUNT" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2 This program is used to display the page counts of each account. Resetting account 2 After pressing th[...]

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    66 COPYING WHEN A UDITING MODE IS ENABLED When account control is enabled, the account numbe r entry screen appears . 1 Enter your five-digit account num ber with the numeric keys. 2 When a valid account number is entered, the number of copies already made by that account appears for several seconds on the initial screen. 2 When the copy job is fin[...]

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    67 9 Chapter 9 9 Problems related to general use of the machine, the copy function, and software setup are explained here. Be sure to chec k the problem carefully before calling for service, as many p roblems can be solved by the us er. If you are unable to solve the problem, turn off the main switch, unplug the power cord from the outlet, an d con[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 68 Error indicator Blinks INST ALL A NEW T ONER CAR TRIDGE The toner car tridge is not installed correctly . R einstall the toner car tridge. 80 Steadily lit T ONER CAR TRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY . Replacement of toner car tridge will be needed soon. Prepare a new car tridge. 80 MAINTENA NCE REQUIR ED CALL FOR SER VICE Se[...]

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    69 9 TROUBLESHOO TING THE MA CHINE The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem Cause and solution Pag e The machine does not operate. The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. → Plug the machin e into a grounded outlet. - P ower switc h OFF . → T urn the power switch ON. 12 The power sav[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 70 Problem Cause and solution Pag e Part of the image is cut off or there is too much blank space. The original was not placed in the correct position. → Place the original correctly . 20, 21 An appropriate ratio was not used f or the size of the original and the size of the paper . → Press the [ZOOM] key to cha[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 71 9 Paper misfeed. Misfeed occur . → T o remove the misf eed, see "MISFEED REMO V AL". 76 The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range. → Use copy paper within the specified range. 14 Paper curled or damp. → Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dr y copy paper . During per[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 72 Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set. Copying or printi ng is performed. → Set the paper size after cop ying or printing is complete. - The machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed. → Load paper or remove the misfeed, and then set the paper size . 15, 19, 76 Output does no[...]

  • Page 75

    73 9 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTW ARE If the software does not install correctly, check the following ite ms on your computer. To remove the software, se e "Removing the software" (p.75). MFP driver cannot be in stalled (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps to check your compu[...]

  • Page 76

    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 74 Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to y our computer with a USB cable and turn on the ma chine, follow the st eps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", and t[...]

  • Page 77

    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 75 9 The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Vista) In Windows 2000/XP/Vista, if the M FP driv er cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Play takes place without copyi ng the requ ired files for the MFP driver installation), follow these steps to [...]

  • Page 78

    76 MISFEED REMO V AL When a misfeed occurs, the error indica tor blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machin e stops operat ing. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, "RETURN X ORIGINAL( S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. ("X" indicates the number of pages to be r eturned.). This in[...]

  • Page 79

    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 77 9 A: Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Gently remove the misf ed paper from the pape r feed area as shown in the illustration. If the error indicator blinks and the misfed paper is not visible in the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. If th e paper cannot be removed, proceed to &[...]

  • Page 80

    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 78 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed , proceed to " C: Misfeed in the transport area". 3 Raise the fusing unit releas e lever and then close the side cover by pressing the round proj ections near the side cover open butt[...]

  • Page 81

    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 79 9 4 Raise the fusing unit re lease l ever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error ind icator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. D: Misfeed in the RSPF If the misfed original is at the top of the document feed[...]

  • Page 82

    80 T ONER CAR TRIDG E REPLA CEMEN T When toner is low, the error indicato r will light up and "TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY." will appear in the display to alert you to purchase a new tone r cartridge. on purchasing a new toner cartri dge. If co pying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the[...]

  • Page 83

    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 81 9 3 Gently pull the toner cartridge out while pressing the lock release lever. 4 Remove the toner cartridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or fiv e times. After shaking the cartridge, remove the toner seal. 5 Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until [...]

  • Page 84

    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAINTENANCE 82 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. 7 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITC H The scan head locking switch is under the original table. If the switch is locked ( ) , the unit wil[...]

  • Page 85

    83 9 CHECKING THE T OT AL COUNT You can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by the copy function and printer function), as well as the output c ounts of each function (number of copies, number of s canned pages, number of faxes, etc.). When a count reaches 999,999 it returns to 0. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press t[...]

  • Page 86

    84 CLEANING THE MA CHINE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular basis. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Document glass and the ba ck side of the RSPF Stains on the glass, RSPF scanning window, cover or RSPF roller will also be copied. Wipe the g[...]

  • Page 87

    85 9 TRANSFER CHARG ER 1 Turn the power switch off. ( p.13 ) 2 Ensure that the by pass tray is open and th en open the side cover while pressing the side cover open butt on. 3 Take the charger cleaner out by hol ding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide the cleaner to the left end, a nd then re m[...]

  • Page 88

    86 10 Chapter 10 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION A number of options are available for the uni t which allows you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. F A CSIMILE EXP ANS ION KIT (AR-FX13) This allows the machine to be u sed as a facsimile machine. NETWOR K EXP ANSION KIT (AR-NB2A) This allows the machine to[...]

  • Page 89

    87 10 250-SHEET P APER FEED UNIT (AR-D33) The paper feed unit provide the convenience of increase d paper capacity for the unit and a greater choice of paper size readily available for copyin g. The procedures for loading paper in the paper tray of paper feed unit, changing the paper size, and selectin g the paper tray are same as for the paper tra[...]

  • Page 90

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 88 Using the AR-D33 with the printer function To use the AR-D33 with the printer function, follow these steps to adjust the s ettings in the printer driver. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Pri nter and Other H ardware", and then click "Printer and Faxes". • O [...]

  • Page 91

    89 11 Chapter 11 SPECIFICA TIONS Model AR-M200 AR-M201 Ty p e Digital Multifunctional System, Desktop Photoconductive type OPC drum Document glass type Fixed Copy/printi ng system Dr y , electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Originals size Max. A4 Copy size Max. A4 Min. A6 Image loss: Max. 4 mm (leading and trail ing edges) Max. [...]

  • Page 92

    APPENDIX 90 * 1 When making multiple duplex copies, the copy sp eed will vary based on the environment conditions. * 2 The firs t-copy time is me asured afte r the power sav e indicator turn s off following power on, usi ng the document glass with the polygon r otating in the copy re ady state and "LSU SETTING" set to ON i n the user pr o[...]

  • Page 93

    APPENDIX 91 Printer Function * When printing same docume nt continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offs et mode, excluding processing time. Print speed* 20 ppm Resolution 600 dpi Memory Approx. 30MB Emulation SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression) Interface USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/Hi-S peed compatible interf ace) Interface cables [USB cable] USB[...]

  • Page 94

    APPENDIX 92 Scanner Function Network Expansion kit (AR-NB2A ) * Available only if the PS3 expans ion kit (AR-P K1N) is insta lled. Ty p e Flatbed scanner Scanning method Document glass/RSPF Light source T ri-color CCD light source (CCD: 3 components; R, G, and B) Resolution* Basic: 600 dpi x 1200 dpi Setting range: 50dpi - 9600dpi Original types Sh[...]

  • Page 95

    APPENDIX 93 Reversing Single Pass Fe eder (AR-RP9) 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D33) Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX13 ) For the specifications of expansion kit AR -FX13, please refer to the AR-FX13 f ax operation manual itself. Acceptable originals Weig ht : 5 6 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 Size: A5 to A4 Capacity: Up to 30 sheets Po wer supply Dra wn from[...]

  • Page 96

    94 INDEX Symbols [ ] key............. ............. 10, 27, 29, 32 [ ] key ............. .............. ........... ..... 10 [ ] key ............. .............. ........... ..... 10 2 2 IN 1 copy ................ .............. ......... 31 250-sheet paper feed unit .......... 87, 88 [2-SIDED COPY( )] key . 10 , 27, 28 [2-SIDED SCAN ( )] key 10, 2[...]

  • Page 97

    95 I Initial settings............... .............. ....... 12 Installing the software................ ....... 36 Interface cable .................. .............. .. 88 Introduction ......... .................. .......... .... 6 L Language setting .. .......... ......... ......... 12 Loading paper ......... ......... ....... ......... 14 Loading p[...]

  • Page 98

    96 R Ready indicator ......... ........... 11, 12, 76 Reduction/enlargement /zoom .... ...... 25 Removing the software ......... ............ 75 Roller rotating knob .............. ............ 78 RSPF ............. ............ .............. ........... 9 RSPF indicator .......... .............. ......... 10 S Scan head locking switch .. ........[...]

  • Page 99

    97 INDEX BY PURP OSE Preparations Paper, loading - Bypass tray............. .............. ........ 17 - Paper tray ...... .................. .......... ... 15 Power, turn off .................. .............. ... 13 Power, turn on .................. .............. ... 12 Scan head locking switch, releasing .................. ............. ........[...]

  • Page 100

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4 Date Issued : Nov. 1, 2007 MSDS No. F-01601 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AR-208NT/ AR-208T (Black Toner) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. [...]

  • Page 101

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Issued : Nov. 1, 2007 MSDS No. F-01601 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from e xposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to instru ctions, studies do no[...]

  • Page 102

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Issued : Nov. 1, 2007 MSDS No. F-01601 8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Measures Ventilation : Not required under intended use. Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 5mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV(USA) : 10mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 3mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust) Perso[...]

  • Page 103

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Issued : Nov. 1, 2007 MSDS No. F-01601 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16m g/m 3 ) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted [...]

  • Page 104

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4 Date Issued : Nov.01, 2007 MSDS No. F-31601 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AR-208ND / AR-208DV (Black Developer) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional informa[...]

  • Page 105

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Issued : Nov.01, 2007 MSDS No. F-31601 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from e xposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to instru ctions, studies do no[...]

  • Page 106

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Issued : Nov.01, 2007 MSDS No. F-31601 8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Measures Ventilation : Not required under intended use. Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 5mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV(USA) : 10mg/m 3 (Total Dust), 3mg/m 3 (Respirable Dust) Perso[...]

  • Page 107

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Issued : Nov.01, 2007 MSDS No. F-31601 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16m g/m 3 ) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted [...]

  • Page 108

    Attention: Your product is marked with this sy mbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment,[...]

  • Page 109

    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 [...]

  • Page 110

    CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVERSEL VARNING VARO! CLASS 3B INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. U SYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRY[...]

  • Page 111

    AR-M200 / AR-M201_v1 AR-M200 / AR-M201 OPERATION MANUAL SHARP MANUF A CTURING FRANCE S.A. Route de Bollwiller - SOUL TZ 68503 GUEBWILLER CEDEX FRANCE[...]