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    Page PREPARATIONS LOADING PAPER MAKING COPIES INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS USER SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 9 14 20 36 49 54 61 80 82 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 26 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT APPENDIX DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AR-M201 MODEL OPERATION MANUAL (for general information) ED IN CHINA 2008C KS1 TINSE1869QSZZ ![...]

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    Each instruction also covers the optional units used with this product. Shielded interface cables m ust be used with this equipment to maintai n compliance with EMC regulations. Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by la w . The f ollowing items are normall y prohibited from copying b y national law . Other items may be p[...]

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    1 CA UTIONS ................ .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............ 3 SOFTW ARE LICENSE ............ .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............ 4 ENVIR ONMENT AL INFORMA TION ........... .............. .............. .............. .........[...]

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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 THE [...]

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

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    4 Cautions on hand ling the machine Be careful in handling the machine as follo ws to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, subject it to shock or st rike it agains t any obje ct. Store spare toner cartridge s in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use. • If they are e xposed to direct sunlight o[...]

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    5 ENVIR ONMENT AL INFORMA TION The product s that meet t he ENERGY STAR ® guidelines carry the logo sh own above. The products without the logo may not meet the ENERGY STAR ® guideli nes. Products that hav e ear ned the ENERGY ST AR ® are design ed to protect the environment thr ough super ior energy efficiency . A small amount of ozone is produ[...]

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    6 INTR ODUCTION Using the manual This machine has been designed to provide co nvenient copying features in a minimum amount of office spa ce and with ma ximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to famili arize yourse lf with this manual and the machine. Fo r quick reference duri ng machine use, kee p this manual in a[...]

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    7 MAIN FEA TURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time* 1 is only 8.0* 2 seconds. Copying speed is 20 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provide s a big boost to workplace productivity. * 1 The first-copy time is measured after the power save indicator turn s off following power on, using the doc ument glass with the polygo n [...]

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    8 LCD panel displ ays messages • The LCD panel displays messages that show function settings and the status of the machine. Laser printer function • The accompanying printer dr iver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer . Colour scanner function • The accompanying scanner driver can be installed and the machine connected [...]

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    9 1 Chapter 1 1 This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine. PA R T N A M E S Document glass P aper output tray e xtension Operation panel P ower s witch Front co ver Handles P aper tray P ower cord soc ket Side cover Fusing unit release lever Side cover open b utton T ransfer charger 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 (co py, printer, scanner, fax mode indicators). Display This shows message s indicating th e machine status and any probl ems that occur, as well as user programs and function setting menu s. Numeric key[...]

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    PREP ARA TIONS 11 1 [COPY RATIO] key Press to select an enlargeme nt or reduction ratio. To select a preset ratio setting, press the [COPY RATIO] key and sel ect the desired preset rat io. To select a ratio that is not preset, press the [ COPY RATIO] key, select the preset ratio that is closest to the desi red ratio, and then press the [ ] key ( ) [...]

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    12 CONNECTING THE PO WER CORD 1 Ensure that the power swit ch of the unit is in the OFF position. Insert th e attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the unit. 2 Plug the other end of the po wer cord into t he nearest outlet . PO WER ON AND OFF The power switch is l ocated on the le ft side of the machine. Power on Turn the po[...]

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    PREP ARA TIONS 13 1 Power off Make sure that t he machine is not i n operation and then t urn the power switch to the "OFF" positio n. If the power switch is turn ed off while the machine is in operation, a misfeed may occur and th e job that was in progress will be cancelled. In cases where the machine will not be used for a long time, t[...]

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    14 2 Chapter 2 The tray location indicator will blin k when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is no t closed or is improperly closed. PA P E R For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. * 1 The number of sh eets of paper tha t can be loade d varies depending on the weight o f the paper. * 2 Do no[...]

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    LO ADIN G P APER 15 2 Special papers Follow these guidelines whe n using special papers. ● Use SHARP recommended tr ansparency film and la bel sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP r eco mmended medi a must be used, feed each sheet one at a time using the by pass tray[...]

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    LO ADING P A PER 16 3 Gently push the paper tray bac k into the machine. • If you loaded a pape r size that is diff erent from the previou sly loaded paper size , change the paper siz e setting as e xplaine d in "CHANGING A TRA Y'S P APER SIZE SETTING" (p.19) • When not using the machine f or an e xtended period, remo ve all pape[...]

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    17 2 BYP ASS FEED (inc luding special paper) The bypass tray can be used to feed st andard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purp ose paper. Important points when insert ing paper in the bypass tray Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper c an be inserted in the b ypass tray. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of [...]

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    LO ADING P APER 18 Loading paper in the bypass tray 1 Open the bypass t ray and extend the tray . 2 Set the bypass tray pap er guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print fa ce down) all the way int o the bypass tray . 3 Press the [TRAY SELECT] k ey ( ) to select the by pass tray. • P aper must be f ed narro w side first into the f eed slo[...]

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    19 2 CHANGING A TRA Y'S P APER SIZE SETTING Follow these steps to change a tray's pap er size setting. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "PAPER SIZE" appears, and then pres s the [ENTER] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] ke y ( ) to select the tr ay, and then press the [ENTER] key. 3 Press the [...]

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    20 3 Chapter 3 This chapter ex plains basic copyi ng functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass 1 Open the origin al cover/RSPF, an d place the ori ginal face down on the document glass. [How to place the original] Align the original with the origina l scale and the centring ( ) mark. 2 Gently close the orig inal cover/RSPF. 3 Select the nu[...]

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    MAKING COP IES 21 3 Setting a large original The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects. 1 Simply lift the orig inal cover straight up. 2 To reattach the origin al cover, revers e the above procedure. Using the RSPF (Option) 1 Make sure that an orig inal has not been lef t on the document glass. 2 Adjust the orig inal guide[...]

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    MAKING COPIES 22 Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF The following origin als cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images. • T ransparencies, tracing paper , oth er transparent or translucent paper , and photographs. • Carbon paper, thermal pap er . • Originals that are creased, folded, or torn. • Glued or [...]

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    MAKING COP IES 23 3 Setting the number of copies Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies. The set number of copies appears in the di splay. A maximum of 99 copies can be set. If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the di splay 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 Automati c exposure adjustment is initi a lly enabled. This function auto matically adjusts the copy image according to the orig in al being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from 2 original types and 5 exposure levels for each origin al type.) The exposure[...]

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    25 3 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. (When the RSPF i s being used, the zoom co py ratio range is 5 0% to 200%.) The [COPY RATIO] key can be pressed to quickly select a ratio from among eig ht preset ratios. In addition, the [ ] key ( ) and [ ] key ( ) can be pressed to select the ratio in increm[...]

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    26 4 Chapter 4 A UT OMA TIC TW O-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically copi ed ont o 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 performing automatic two-sided copying of one-sided originals, the orientation of the copied image can be selected according to[...]

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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 original cover/ RSPF. 2 Press the [2-SI DED COPY] key until "1 TO 2" appears, and then pre ss the [ENTER] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the bi nding[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 28 Using the RSPF (Option) 1 Place the origi nal(s) in the RSPF. (p.21) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to two-si ded copying, the last page will be one-sided. 2 Press the [2-SIDED COPY] key and select the two-sided copy mode that you wish to use. The mode changes as follows each time you p ress the [[...]

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    29 4 SOR T 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.FUN] k ey until "SORT" appears and then press the [ENTER] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [ENTER] key. 4 Select t[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 30 Using the RSPF (Option) 1 Place the orig inals. (p.2 1) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN] k ey until "SORT" appears and then press the [ENTER] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then the [ENTER] key. 4 Select the number of copies and any ot her settings, and then pr[...]

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    31 4 COPYING MUL TIPLE ORIGINALS ONT O A SINGLE SHEET OF P APER (2 IN 1 copy) Multiple originals can be copi ed onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for compiling multi-page reference materia ls into a compact format, or for providing an overview of al l pages of a document on a single page. Using t[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 32 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the origi nal size and then press the [ENTER] key. The following original sizes can be selecte d: "A4", "B5", "A5", "8.5x14", "8.5x1 3", "8.5x11", "5.5x8.5" 5 Select the number of copies and any other s[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 33 4 Using the RSPF (Option) 1 Place the orig inals. (p.2 1) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN] k ey until "2IN1" app ears and then press the [ENTER] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [ENTER] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the orig[...]

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    34 CREA TING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift) The margin shift function is used to automa tically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximatel y 10 mm (1/2"). As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can be selected. 1 Place the orig inal(s). 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN] k ey until "MARGIN SHIFT" appears and then pre ss th[...]

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    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 35 4 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [ENTER] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the margin po sition and then pres s the [ENTER] key. Select "LONG EDGE" or "SHORT EDGE". For the margin positi on, see the previous page. 5 [...]

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

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    37 5 BEFORE INST ALLA TION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requ irements in order to install the software. * 1 The machine's USB connector wil l transfer data at the speed specif ied by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only if the Mi crosoft USB 2.0 driver is installed in the comp uter. * 2 Compatible with Wi[...]

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    38 INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 1 The USB cable must not be conn ected to the machine. Ma ke sure that the cable is not connected bef ore proceeding. If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appe ar. If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to close the window and disconn ect the cable. 2 Insert the CD-ROM int o your computer[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 39 5 7 To install al l of the softwar e, click the "Standard" bu tton and go t o step 12. To install parti cular packages, click the "Custom" button and go to next step. 8 Click the "MFP Driver " button. Click the "Display Re adme" button to show information on p ackages that are sel[...]

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    INST A LLING THE SOFTW ARE 40 10 You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install Button Manager or Sharpdes k, click the "Utility Softwa re" button. If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close" butto n and go to step 12. Installing the Util ity Software 11 Click the "Button Manager&q[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 41 5 12 When installi ng is finished, cl ick the "Close" butto n. A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer. Click the "OK" button. 13 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, a nd then connect the USB c able (p.42). Windows will detect the ma chine and a[...]

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    INST A LLING THE SOFTW ARE 42 Connecting a USB cable 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 appr opriate cab le for your computer. 1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine. 2 Insert the ot her en[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 43 5 Using the machine as a shared 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 cli ent computer. 1 Perform steps 2 through 6 in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.38). 2 Click the "Custom" button . 3 Click the "MFP Driver [...]

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    INST A LLING 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 netw ork printer tha t is shared and click th e "OK" button. Ask your network administrator for the server name a nd printer na me of the machine on the ne twork. 7 In the [...]

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    45 5 SETTING UP BUTT ON MANA GER Button Manager is a software program th at works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine. To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked with th e scan menu on the machine. Follow the steps below to link Button Mana ger to scanner events. Windows XP/Vista 1 Click the "start" b[...]

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    INST A LLING THE SOFTW ARE 46 5 Select "Start th is program" and then select "Sharp Bu tton Manager T" from the pull-down menu. 6 Click the "Apply" button. 7 Repeat Steps 4 throug h 6 to link Button Manager to "SC2: " through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Select an event " pu l[...]

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    INST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 47 5 Windows 98/Me/2000 1 Click the "Start " button, select "Setting s", and then click "Control Pa nel". 2 Double-clic k the "Scanners and Cameras" i con. 3 Select "SHARP AR-XXXX" and clic k the "Properties" button. In Windows Me, right click "SHARP AR-XXXX&[...]

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    INST A LLING THE SOFTW ARE 48 6 Select "Sharp Button Mana ger T" in "Send to this applicat ion". 7 Click the "Apply" button. 8 Repeat Steps 5 throug h 7 to link Button Manager to "SC2: " through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Scanner ev ents" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp B[...]

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    49 6 Chapter 6 6 The machine includes a USB connector as sta ndard equipment. The machine has the following features: • High-speed data transfer (when connected to a USB 2.0 connector) • ROPM* funct ion * ROPM is an acronym for "Rip Once Print Ma n y" processing. The ROPM functi on stores multiple pages of prin t data in memory before[...]

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    50 USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loadin g copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.14). B ASIC PR OCEDURE FOR PRINTING The basic procedure for printing is expla ined in the followi ng. To use convenient printer functions, see the "Online Manual" or the printer drive r help file.[...]

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    51 6 USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NOR MAL COPYING" (p.20). SCANNING USING THE KE YS ON THE MA CHINE When scanning is performe d by this method, the application that has been set in Button Manager wil l automatically start an d the scanned image will be pasted into the appli[...]

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    PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS 52 Button Manager scan menu For information on Button Manager settings, 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 FR OM Y OUR COMPUTER The machine supports the TWAIN standard, making it possible to [...]

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    53 6 HO W T O USE THE ONLINE MANU AL The online manual provides deta iled instructions for operating the unit as a printer and scanner. It also provide s methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the suppli ed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the "star t" button, click "My Compute [...]

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    54 7 Chapter 7 The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PR OGRAMS The user settings consist of the following items. To change a user program setting, see "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" (p.59 ). Copy mode Program numb er Program name Setting codes (f actor y def ault setting appear[...]

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    USER SETTINGS 55 7 4 AU TO S H U T -O F F TIME 1: 5 MIN. 2: 30 MIN. 3: 60 MIN. 4: 120 MIN. 5: 240 MIN. • This function automati cally s witches the machine to a state that consumes ev en less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time el apses without the machine being us ed when the power is on. All lights e xcept the power sa ve indica[...]

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    USER SETTINGS 56 11 2-SIDED COPY MODE 1: HI-SPEED 2: NORMAL • If t he memor y fills up w hen two- sided copying is performed, "NORMA L" can be s elected to make cop ying possible. Howe v er , "NORMAL" re sults in a slower cop ying speed . Nor mally "HI-SPEED" is selected to enable fast two-sided co p ying. 12 MARGIN [...]

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    USER SETTINGS 57 7 19 AE LEVEL ADJUST 1: SPF/RSPF (Adjustment to 5 lev els is po ss ibl e.) 2: DOCUMENT GLASS (Adjustment to 5 lev els is po ss ibl e.) • This is used to adju st the e xposure lev el. • The automatic exposure lev el can be adjusted separately f or the document glass and the RSPF . • For the procedure f or adjusting the ex posu[...]

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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 does not i ncrease considerably. * 2 When the 250-sheet paper feed uni t is installed. Program numb er Program name Setting codes (f actor y def ault setting appears in bold) Explanation 1 FORCED OUTPUT 1: O[...]

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    59 7 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PR OGRAM 1 Press the [MENU] key and then press the [ENTER] key. In printer mode, the user programs are accessed by simply pr essing the [MENU] ke y. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the item t hat you wish to confi gure in the USER PROGRAM items, and the n press the [ENTER] key. • See "USER[...]

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    USER SETTINGS 60 Audible signals (key entr y beep, invalid key beep, bas e setting beep) The machine sounds th ree different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invali d key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base settin g beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base set[...]

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    61 8 Chapter 8 8 Problems related to general use of the machine, the copy function, and software setup are explained here. Be sure to check the problem carefu lly before calling for service, as many problems can be solved by the user. If you are unable to solve the problem, turn off the main switch, unplug th e power cord from the outlet, and conta[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 62 Error indicat or Blinks INST ALL A T ONER CAR TRIDGE. The toner cart ridge is not installed correctly . Reinstall the toner cartr idge. 74 Steadily lit TO N E R CAR TRIDGE IS NEAR EM PTY . Replacem ent of tone r car tr idge will b e needed soon. Prepare a ne w car tr idge. 74 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED CALL FOR SER VI[...]

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    63 8 TR OUBLESHOO TING THE MA CHINE The following problems are related to th e general operatio n of the machine and copying. Prob lem Cause and solution Pag e The machine does not operate . The machine is not plugg ed into a power outlet. → Plug the ma chine into a grounded outlet. - P ower switch OFF . → T urn the powe r swit ch ON. 12 The po[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 64 Prob lem Cause and solution Pag e P ar t of the image is cut off or there is too m uch blan k space. The original was not placed in the correct position. → Place the original correctly . 20, 21 An appropriate rati o was not used f or the size of the origin al and the size of the paper . → Press the [COPY RA [...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 65 8 P aper misfeed. Misfeed occur . → T o remov e the misf eed, see "MISFEED REMO V AL". 70 The paper is outside of the specified size and we ight range . → Use cop y paper within the sp ecified range. 14 P aper curled or damp. → Do not use curled or cr imped paper . Replace with dr y copy paper . [...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 66 P aper size for a paper tray cannot be set. Copying or printing is perf ormed. → Set the paper size after cop ying or printing is complete. - The machine has stopped temporaril y due to running out of pap er or a misfeed. → Load paper or remov e the misf eed, and then set the paper size . 15, 19, 70 Output d[...]

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    67 8 PR OBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTW ARE If the software does not install corre ctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the softwa re, see "Removing th e software" (p.69). MFP driver cannot be inst alled (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, foll ow these steps to check your co[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 68 Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on th e ma chine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 Click the "s tart" button, clic k "Control Panel", a n[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 69 8 The MFP driver can not be correctly in stalled by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Vista) In Windows 2000/XP/Vi sta, if the MFP driver can not be correctly installed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Pl ay ta kes place without copying the required fi les for the MFP driver installation), follow t hese step[...]

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    70 MISFEED REMO V AL When a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, " CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops operatin g. 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 returned.). This indic[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 71 8 A: Misfeed in t he paper feed area 1 Gently remove the mis fed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illus tration. If the erro r indicator blin ks and the misfed paper is not visible in th e paper feed area , pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. If the pape r cannot be removed, procee[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 72 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustrat ion. If the pa per cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Mi sfeed in the tran sport area". 3 Raise the fusin g unit release le ver and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near th e side cover open [...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 73 8 4 Raise the fusin g unit release le ver, close the fron t cover and then close the side cover by pr essing the round projectio ns near the side cover open button. The err or indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. D: Misfeed in t he RSPF (Option) If the misfed original is at the top of the[...]

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    74 T ONER CARTRI DGE REPLA CEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will li ght up and "TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY." will appear in the display to ale rt you to purchase a new toner cartridge. If copying is contin ued while t he indicator is lit, copies will grad ually become lighter until the toner runs out. When the toner runs o[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 75 8 3 Gently pull the toner cartridge out while pressing the lock releas e lever. 4 Remove the toner cart ridge from the bag. Grasp the cartr idge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or fiv e times. After shaking the cartri dge, remove the toner sea l. 5 Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides [...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 76 6 Close the front cover a nd then the side cover b y pressing the round projections n ear the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. 7 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH The scan head locking switch i s under the or iginal table. If the switch is locked ( ) , the mac[...]

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    77 8 CHECKING THE T O T AL COUNT You can check the total number of page s outp ut by the machine (all pages printed by the copy function and printer function), as well as the output co unts of each function (number of copies, number of scanned pag es, number of faxes, etc.). Wh en a count reaches 999,999 it return s to 0. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Pr[...]

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    78 CLEANING THE MA CHINE Proper care is esse ntial in order to get cl ean, sharp copie s. Be sure to take a few minutes to clea n the machin e on a regul ar basis. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Document gl ass and th e back side o f the orig inal cover/ RSPF Stains on the g lass, RSPF scanning win dow, co ver or RSPF roller wil[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING AND MAIN TENANCE 79 8 Transfer charger 1 Turn the power switch off. (p.13) 2 Ensure that th e bypass tray is open an d then open the side cover while pressing the side cove r open button. 3 Take the charger c leaner out by holding the tab. Set the charg er cleaner onto the ri ght end of the transfe r charger, gently sli de the clea[...]

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    80 9 Chapter 9 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION A number of options are available for the unit which allows you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. F A CSIMILE EXP ANSION KIT (AR-FX13) This allows the machine to be used as a facsimile machine . NETW ORK EXP ANSION KIT (AR-NB2 A) This allows the machine to be[...]

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    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 81 9 Using the AR-D33 with the printer function To use the AR-D33 with the printer function, follo w these steps to adjust the settin gs in the printer driver. 1 Click the "star t" button. 2 Click "Contro l Panel", select "Print er and Other Hardwar e", and then click "Printe r and Faxes". [...]

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    82 10 Chapter 10 SPECIFICA TIONS Model AR-M201 Ty p e Digital Multifunctional System, Desktop Photoconductive type OPC drum Document glass type Fixed Cop y/printing system Dr y , electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Originals size Max. 216 mm x 356 mm (8-1/2" x 14") Cop y size Max. 216 mm x 356 mm (8-1/2" x 14&quo[...]

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    APPENDIX 83 10 * 1 When making multiple duplex copi es, the copy speed will vary based on the environment conditions. * 2 The first-copy time is measured after the power sa ve indicator turns off following power on, using the document glass with th e polygon rotating in the copy ready state and "LSU SETTIN G" set to ON in the user p rogra[...]

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    APPENDIX 84 Printer Function * When printing same document continuously on A4 (8-1/2" x 11") plai n paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time. Print speed* 20 ppm Resolution 600 dpi Memory Appro x. 30 MB Emulation SPLC (Sharp Pr inter Language with Compression) Interface USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/H i-Speed compatible interf ace) Inter[...]

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    APPENDIX 85 10 Scanner Function Ty p e Flatbed scanner Scanning method Document glass/RSPF Light source Cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCD: 3 components; R, G, and B) Resolution Basic: 600 dpi x 1200 dpi Setting range: 50dpi - 9600dpi Original types Sheet media, bo oks Effect ive scanning area 216 mm (8.5") (Lengthwise) x 356 mm (14") (Wi[...]

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    APPENDIX 86 Reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP9) 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D33) Acceptable originals W eight: 56 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 (14 lbs. to 23.9 lbs.) Size: A5 to A4 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8- 1/2" x 14") Capacity: Up to 50 she ets Pow e r s u p p l y Drawn from the unit. We i g h t (Appro ximately) 3.1k g (6.8 lbs.) Dimen[...]

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    87 INDEX Symbols [ ] key................. ......... 10, 27, 29, 32 [ ] key .............. .............. ............... 10 [ ] key .............. .............. ............... 10 2 2 IN 1 copy ........................ .............. . 31 250-sheet paper feed unit .......... 80, 86 [2-SIDED COPY] key ........ ... 10, 27, 28 A About the operation m[...]

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    88 I Initial settings ............... ................. .... 12 Installing the software ...................... . 36 Interface cable ............. ................. .... 81 Introduction .................. ................. ...... 6 L Language setting ....... .............. ......... 12 Loading paper ........... ................. ...... 14 Loading pa[...]

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    89 R Ready indicator ......... ........... 11, 12, 76 Reduction/enlargement/zoom .......... 25 Removing the softwar e ..................... 69 Reversing single pass feeder ..... 80, 86 Roller rotating knob .......................... 72 RSPF ........... .............. .............. ........... 9 RSPF indicator ........................ ......... 10 [...]

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    90 INDEX BY PURPOSE Preparatio ns Paper, loading - Bypass tray................ ................. .. 17 - Paper tray .................. ................. .. 15 Power, turn off ................ ................. .. 13 Power, turn on ................ ................. .. 12 Scan head locking switch, releasing .............. ................. .........[...]

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    Laser information Wave length 780 nm +15 nm -10 nm Pulse times 12.88 µs ±12.88 ns/7 mm Output power Max 0.2 mW At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adj usted to 0.18 MILLIWATT PLUS 5% and is maintained co nsta nt by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC ). Caution Use of controls or adjustments or per forman[...]

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