Sharp AR-235 Owner's manual

Brand: Sharp

Model: AR-235

Category: Copiers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

AR235
AR275

• GETTING STARTED

• MAKING COPIES

• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

• COPIER TROUBLE?

• GENERAL INFORMATION

• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE

OPERATION MANUAL

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FOR YOUR RECORDS ...

To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the

copier’s serial number located on the back of the unit.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase

Authorized Sharp Copier

Service Department Number

OUTLINE OF THIS MANUAL

1. GETTING STARTED

This chapter describes the basic information on the use of

this copier.

2. MAKING COPIES

This chapter describes the basic copying functions such

as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and

exposure adjustments.

3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes special copying functions including

various image editing functions.

4. COPIER TROUBLE?

This chapter describes how to remove misfed paper and

how to remedy minor problems.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION

This chapter describes general information about the use

of the copier and the loading of paper and toner.

6. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

This chapter describes operating instructions for the

Single Pass Feeder (AR-SP4), the Reversing Single Pass

Feeder (AR-RP3), the Finisher (AR-FN5), the 500-Sheet

Paper Feed Unit (AR-D11), and the 2 x 500-Sheet Paper

Feed Unit (AR-D12).

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

COPIER INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

POWER ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Power off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Dehumidification heater switch (DH POWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Power save modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FUNCTION ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FUNCTION REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

AUDITING ACCOUNTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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How to copy in the auditing mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

NORMAL COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

TWO-SIDED COPYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Two-sided copying from the platen glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Automatic selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Manual selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ROTATION COPYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

BYPASS FEED (special paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Acceptable paper for copying from the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Copying from the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SORT/GROUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Copying in the sort or group mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MARGIN SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

ERASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

DUAL PAGE COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

B/W REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

XY ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

TRANSPARENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

JOB MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Storing a job program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Deleting a job program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Recalling a job program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES

CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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STATUS MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

MISFEED REMOVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Misfeed in the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Misfeed in the copier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Misfeed in the center tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Misfeed in the upper paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Misfeed in the lower paper tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Misfeed in the upper exit area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Types and sizes of copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Changing the copy paper size in the tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT 84

CLEANING THE PLATEN GLASS AND PLATEN COVER . . . . . . . . . . 85

CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER . . . . . . . . . . 86

DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Proper storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP4)/

REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Acceptable originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Unacceptable originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Using the SPF or the RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Misfeed removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

FINISHER (AR-FN5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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Staple sort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Staple cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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Staple jam removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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Misfeed removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D11)/

2x500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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Changing the copy paper size in the tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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Misfeed removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

CHAPTER 4 COPIER TROUBLE?

CHAPTER 5 GENERAL INFORMATION

CHAPTER 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

INDEX

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CHAPTER 1

GETTING STARTED

This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier.

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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COPIER INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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POWER ON AND OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dehumidification heater switch (DH POWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power save modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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FUNCTION ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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FUNCTION REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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AUDITING ACCOUNTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

How to copy in the auditing mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION

This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office

space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarize

yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a

handy location.

NOTES:

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This copier can be used as a laser printer, a facsimile machine, and a scanner by installing

optional components. However, this manual describes only the copier features. For description

of the other features, see the separate relevant manuals.

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All descriptions in this manual are based on the assumption that the COPY mode has been

selected (the COPY indicator is on).

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A separate KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE is written especially for key operators. It contains the

programs and programming information that will enable the key operators to tailor functions for

maximum benefit.

WARNING:

Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the copier may result if the contents of the

warning are not properly followed.

CAUTION:

Cautions the user that damage to the copier or one of its components may result if the contents

of the caution are not properly followed.

NOTE:

Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding specifications, functions, performance,

operation and such, that may be useful to the user.

★KEY OPERATOR

Information which is relevant to key operator functions is described. The key operator must pay

close attention to these notes.

Conventions used in this manual

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The operation procedures and the display on the operation panel vary with installation of

optional devices. The descriptions and the illustrations in this manual are mainly for the copier

without any option installed.

GETTING STARTED

CAUTIONS

Follow the cautions below when using this copier.

WARNING:

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The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.

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Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.

CAUTION:

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The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Place the copier on a firm, level surface.

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Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.

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When the copier is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the

power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

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When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from

the outlet.

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Do not cover the copier with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so

may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the copier.

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Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object.

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Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use.

If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result.

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Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion). Scratches or smudges on the drum will

cause dirty copies.

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Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein

may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the

CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For

your safety, observe the precautions below.

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Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.

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The copier's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any

safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

"BATTERY DISPOSAL"

THIS MACHINE CONTAINS MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR SHARP DEALER OR SERVICER FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury.

Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics

Industries Alliance: www.eia.org

GETTING STARTED

COPIER INSTALLATION

Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and

whenever the copier is moved.

CAUTION:

If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the

copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the

copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use.

Do not install your copier in areas that are:

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damp, humid, or very dusty

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exposed to direct sunlight

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poorly ventilated

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subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or

heater.

The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy

connection and disconnection.

COPIER INSTALLATION

GETTING STARTED

Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified

voltage and current requirements (See page 89.). Also make certain the outlet is

properly grounded.

NOTE:

Connect the copier to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting

fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.

Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper

ventilation.

A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier during operation.

The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.

NOTE:

The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm

(0.2 mg/m

) calculated as an 8 hr. time-weighted average concentration.

However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an

objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the copier in a ventilated area.

12" (30 cm)

GETTING STARTED

MAIN FEATURES

High-speed laser copying

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First-copy time at 600 dpi (not in the super photo mode) is only 4.8 seconds

(except when recovering from a power save mode or immediately after power

on).

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Copying speed is 23 copies/min. (AR-235) or 27 copies/min. (AR-275) at 600

dpi (not in the super photo mode), which lends itself for business use, providing

improvement in working efficiency.

High-quality digital image

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High-quality copying at 600 dpi or 1200 dpi (super photo mode) is performed.

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In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the text, text/photo, photo, and

super photo exposure modes can be adjusted in five steps.

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The photo mode and super photo mode copying functions allow clear copying

of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and color

photos. These modes are adjustable in five steps. The super photo mode

allows high resolution copying at 1200 dpi.

Substantial copying features

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Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in 1% increments at 600 dpi.

(At 1200 dpi (super photo mode), the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.)

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Up to 999 copies can be made in a single run.

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Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.

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Multiple sets of copies can be sorted without the aid of a sorter and each set

can be offset from the previous set.

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Useful special features such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, XY zoom,

black and white reverse, and dual page copy are available.

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Key operator programs allow the setting or modification of functions to meet

your specific needs. Also the key operator programs allow the internal auditor

to be controlled.

MAIN FEATURES

GETTING STARTED

Scan once/ Print many

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The copier is equipped with a memory buffer allowing the copier to scan an

original once and make up to 999 copies of the scanned image. This improves

workflow, reduces operating noise from the copier and reduces wear and tear

on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability.

Optional features

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An optional single pass feeder (SPF) allows automatic document feeding of up

to 30 sheets of single-sided originals.

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An optional reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) allows automatic document

feeding of up to 30 two-sided originals.

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An optional finisher allows automatic stapling of up to 30 sheets.

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This copier can be used as a laser printer if an optional printer expansion kit is

installed.

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This copier can be used as a facsimile machine if an optional facsimile

expansion kit is installed.

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This copier can be used as a network scanner if an optional network scanner

expansion kit is installed.

Environmentally friendly design

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Center tray is housed in the copier for saving space.

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Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power

consumption when the machine is not in active use, and meet the ENERGY

STAR guidelines.

As an ENERGY STA R

Partner, SHARP has determined

that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for

energy efficiency.

GETTING STARTED

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Exterior

Platen cover (optional) (p. 24)

Place an original on the platen glass and close

the platen cover before copying starts.

Platen glass (p. 24)

Place an original to be copied here.

Power switch (p. 16)

Press to turn copier power on and off.

Handles

Use to move the copier.

Dehumidification heater switch (p. 16)

Press to turn on the heater to prevent dew

condensation inside the copier and moisture

absorption of paper.

Operation panel (p. 14)

All copier controls are located here for easy

operation.

Center tray

Finished copies are deposited in the center tray.

Front cover (p. 68)

Open to remove misfeeds and for copier

servicing.

Paper trays (p. 78)

Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper.

Upper exit area cover (p. 73)

Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job

separator tray kit or finisher is installed.

Side cover (p. 67)

Open to remove misfeeds.

Side cover handle (p. 67)

Pull to open the side cover.

Bypass tray paper guides (p. 37)

Adjust to the width of the copy paper.

Bypass tray (p. 36)

Paper including special paper (such as

transparency film) can be fed from the bypass

tray.

Bypass tray extension (p. 36)

Pull out when feeding large paper such as

8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17".

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

Interior

Toner cartridge lock release lever (p. 82)

Use to unlock the toner cartridge.

Toner cartridge (p.82)

Contains toner.

Roller rotating knob (p. 69)

Turn to remove misfed paper.

Photoconductive drum

Copy images are formed on the photoconduc-

tive drum.

Fusing unit release levers (p. 70)

Lower to remove misfed paper.

WARNING:

The fusing unit is hot. Take care in

removing paper.

Paper guide (p. 71)

Open to remove misfed paper.

Accessories

Operation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Key operator's guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

Operation panel

COPY key and indicator (p. 76, 84)

Press to select the COPY mode.

Press and hold during standby or during warm-

up to display the total output count and the

quantity of toner remaining.

Mode keys and indicators

Use these keys when relevant optional

components are installed.

Display

Displays information to assist the operator.

BACK key

Press to return the display to the previous

screen.

Information ( ) key (p. 66)

Press to display the detailed description when

is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of

the display.

JOB STATUS key (p. 19)

Press to check the settings of selected functions

or the status of reserved output jobs.

OK key

Press to confirm the selected setting or entered

data.

Copy quantity display

Displays the specified copy quantity during

standby and displays the copy countdown as

copies are made.

Numeric keys

Use to select the desired copy quantity.

INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 39)

Interrupts a copy run.

CLEAR ALL key (p. 17)

Clears all selected settings and returns the

copier to the initial settings.

START key and indicator

Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

Press to start copying.

EXPOSURE key (p. 29)

Use to select the exposure modes: AUTO,

TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO, PHOTO or SUPER

PHOTO.

PAPER SELECT key (p. 24)

Use to manually select a paper tray.

COPY RATIO key (p. 33)

Press to select a reduction or enlargement copy

ratio.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

Ready to copy.

100%

AUTO

100%

AUTO

AUTO IMAGE key (p. 32)

Press for automatic copy ratio selection.

2-SIDED COPY key (p. 26, 97)

Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to

2-sided, 2-sided to 2-sided* or 2-sided to 1-

sided* copy mode.

*To select the 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to 2-

sided copy mode, an optional reversing single

pass feeder (RSPF) must be installed.

OUTPUT key (p. 43)

Press to select the sort, group or staple sort*

mode.

*To select the staple sort mode, an optional

finisher must be installed.

SPECIAL FUNCTION key

Press to select special functions.

Arrow keys

Press to move the highlighted item in the

display.

AUDIT CLEAR key (p. 21)

Press to close an open account.

Zero key

Use as part of numeric keys to enter copy

quantity.

Press during a continuous copy run to display

the number of copies completed in the current

run.

PROGRAM/READ-END key (p. 44, 61)

Press to select the job memory mode.

Press to finish scanning of originals and to start

copying when copying in the sort, group or

staple sort mode from the platen glass.

CLEAR key

Press to clear the copy quantity display or press

during a copy run to terminate copying.

Exposure display

Indicates the selected exposure mode.

Message display

Messages are displayed regarding copier status

and operation.

Original size display

The original paper size is displayed.

Copy ratio display

Displays the copy ratios for reductions or

enlargements.

Paper size display

Displays the selected paper size. When "AUTO"

is displayed, paper size matching the original

and copy ratio will be automatically selected.

Paper tray display

The selected paper feed location is highlighted.

GETTING STARTED

POWER ON AND OFF

The power switch is located on the left side of the copier.

Power on

Turn the power switch to the "ON" position.

●

When the power switch is turned to the "ON" position, the message "System check." will appear in the

message display and warm-up will srart. During warm-up, you can select your desired job settings

and then by pressing the START key, your job will commence when the copier comes to "Ready to

copy." Once the copier has finished warming up, the message display will change to "Ready to

copy.", and the START key indicator will light up, indicating that copying is possible.

●

If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the message "Enter your account number."

will appear after warming up. Once a valid account number has been entered, the message display

will change to "Ready to copy." and copying will be possible. See page 20.

Power off

When the copier is not used for a long time, be sure to turn it off.

Ensure that the machine is not operating and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position.

If the power switch is turned off while the machine is operating, a misfeed may occur. Also the job that

was in progress will be totally canceled.

Dehumidification heater switch (DH POWER)

This copier is equipped with a dehumidification heater, which prevents dew condensation inside the

copier and moisture absorption of paper in the paper trays. If dew condensation occurs and causes

moisture absorption of paper, image quality may be deteriorated and paper misfeeds may occur

frequently. It is recommended that the dehumidification heater switch be left in the “ON” position in the

following cases even after the power switch is turned off.

●

In a low temperature season such as winter (When a sudden temperature change occurs, for

example, immediately after room heating is turned on, dew condensation may occur.)

●

In a high temperature and high humidity season such as summer or rainy season

●

In regions at a high temperature and a high humidity

NOTES:

●

When using the dehumidification heater, do not remove the power cord from the outlet. Doing

so will stop the heater.

●

If an optional 500-sheet paper feed unit or 2x500-sheet paper feed unit is installed, the heater

in the unit will also be turned on when the dehumidification heater switch of the copier is turned

on.

Power on

Power off

POWER ON AND OFF

GETTING STARTED

Initial settings

The copier assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the CLEAR ALL key is pressed,

or a preset time (auto clear time) after the last copy is made in any mode. The initial settings that

appear in the display are shown below.

●

Copy ratio: 100%

●

Exposure: Automatic

●

Auto paper selection: On.

●

Paper feed station: Paper tray 1 (At power on, the previously selected paper tray will again be

selected.)

●

Copy quantity: 0

●

All special copier modes: Off

★KEY OPERATOR The auto clear time can be changed. See page 15 of the KEY OPERATOR'S

GUIDE.

Power save modes

The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption and thereby reduce the

cost of operation and to conserve natural resources to help reduce environmental pollution. The two

power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.

★ KEY OPERATOR

The time to enter the preheat and auto power shut-off modes have been preset at the factory to 15 min.

for the preheat mode and 60 min. for the auto power shut-off mode. These times can be changed as

described in the key operator's guide. It is suggested that you set appropriate times according to the

actual usage of the copier.

Preheat mode

The copier will enter the mode once the set time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last

copy of a run is made or power is turned on and no copier operations have been made.

When the copier enters the preheat mode, the backlight of the display will be turned off. In this condition,

the fuser in the copier is maintained at a lower heat level thereby saving power. The preheat level is,

however, high enough to allow the copier to come to a ready condition or begin copying approximately

10 seconds after any key input is made.

To copy from the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the START key using the

normal copying procedure.

★

★★

★KEY OPERATOR See page 16 of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for information on setting the

preheat mode.

Auto power shut-off mode

If the auto power shut-off mode is enabled, the copier will enter the mode once the set time has elapsed

without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or the power is first turned on and no

copier operations have been made.

When the copier enters the auto power shut-off mode, the displays and all the indicators except the

mode indicators will be turned off. In this condition, the fuser in the copier will be turned off.

To turn the power back on, press the COPY key or another mode key that is lit. You can make desired

settings and press the START key after warm-up starts.

★

★★

★KEY OPERATOR See page 15 of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for setting the auto power shut-off

timer. See page 20 of the KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE for enabling or disabling the auto power shut-

off.

Ready to copy.

100%

AUTO

GETTING STARTED

FUNCTION ICONS

The following function icons will be indicated on the setting screen of each copier function.

2-sided copy mode:

Output mode:

Margin shift:

2 in 1 / 4 in 1:

One-sided to two-sided

copying

Two-sided to two-sided

copying

Two-sided to one-sided

copying

Sort mode

Staple sort mode

Group mode

Right

Down

Left

2 in 1

4 in 1

Erase:

Dual page copy:

B/W reverse:

Edge erase

Center erase

Edge + Center erase

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