MODEL AR-205 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • STATUS INDICATORS • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • APPENDIX 2 13 28 38 55 75
CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. ● The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. ● Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. ● Place the copier on a firm, level surface. ● Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location. ● 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.
CONTENTS Page ● ● ● ● ● ● INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – Overall layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 COPIER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED 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 familiarise yourself with this manual and the copier. For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location. GETTING STARTED Introduction This copier can be used as a laser printer and as a facsimile machine by installing optional components.
MAIN FEATURES GETTING STARTED High-speed laser copying ● First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on). ● Copying speed is 20 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. High-quality digital image ● High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed. In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps.
GETTING STARTED Part names and functions PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout e w e GETTING STARTED Part names and functions q y o !1 !2 !0 !3 u r t !4 i q Platen cover (optional) Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover before copying starts. w Original table Place the document to be copied here. e Handles Use to move the copier. r Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. i Paper trays Each tray holds 250 sheets of copy paper.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions !5 !6 !7 @2 !8 !9 @0 !5 Drum cartridge handle Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. !6 Drum cartridge Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. !7 TD cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the TD cartridge. !8 TD cartridge strap Lift to remove the TD cartridge. !9 TD cartridge Contains toner. @0 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. @1 @1 Fusing unit release levers Lower to remove misfed paper.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 GETTING STARTED !9 Part names GETTING and functions STARTED Part names and functions !8 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 Not used for the copier features. q INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 26) Interrupts a copy run. !3 B/W REVERSE key and indicator (p. 24) Press to reverse the black and white areas.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS !3 !5 !6 #1 #2 !7 GETTING STARTED !4 #4 1st display Press and hold down the key. Part names and functions #3 2nd display 12,345 sheets output Note: ● Two-sided copies are counted as two copies. ● A3 size copies are counted as two copies. @2 CLEAR key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. @3 START key and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is on. Press to start copying.
COPIER INSTALLATION GETTING STARTED Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. 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.
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING GETTING STARTED Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Cautions on handling Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing poor copy quality. Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED To save space, this copier has been designed with adjustable front-loading trays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 51.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper Changing the copy paper size in the tray Left guide 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. 3 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper. 4 Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. ● Front guide 5 6 7 When using A5 copy paper, load it into the uppermost paper tray.
LOADING COPY PAPER GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Loading copy paper 8 To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER key. ● The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators will go out. For paper size setting, ensure that the COPY mode has been selected.
AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 40 for setting the auditing mode. 2 ● As each digit is entered, the dashes in the copy quantity display will disappear. ● After the number is entered, the copy quantity display will change to 0. ● If an unassigned number is entered, “–––” will appear again in the copy quantity display, indicating that the number was not accepted.
NORMAL COPYING Power on 1 Turn the power switch on. ● ● MAKING COPIES ● 2 Normal copying 3 Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original size scale. ● The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator for the size detected will light up. ● Image loss (max. 4 mm) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies. Also image loss (max. 4 mm in total) can occur along the other edges of the copies. Close the platen cover.
NORMAL COPYING ● For photographs, select PHOTO and then adjust with the light ( and dark ( ) keys as desired. ● There are 5 exposure steps indicated by 3 indicator lights. (The indicators light up one or two at a time.) If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. ) Set the number of copies using the numeric keys.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. MAKING COPIES Automatic 1 Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. Reduction/enlargement/zoom ● 2 Use the TRAY SELECT key to select the paper tray with the desired paper size.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual 2 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. D. 3 ● Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. ● ● 4 If the auto paper select function has been enabled, the appropriate copy paper size will have been automatically selected based on the original size and the selected copy ratio.
BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.
BYPASS FEED (special paper) 6 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. Press the START key. 19 Bypass feed (special paper) 5 MAKING COPIES 4 Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray.
TWO-SIDED COPYING Automatic two-sided copying can be performed with this model. If an optional single pass feeder (SPF) or reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) is installed, two-sided copies can be automatically made from one-sided originals ( ). With the optional reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) installed, then two-sided copies can be made from two-sided originals ( ), and also two single-sided copies can be made from one two-sided original ( ). See page 59.
TWO-SIDED COPYING To stop a copy run during duplex copying, press the CLEAR key. ● To cancel the duplex mode, press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key until the indicators in the ORIGINAL TO COPY section all go out. ● If an uneven number of originals are set, press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key at the end of the copy run to output the last copy. The image of every front side can be rotated 180° using the image rotation feature.
XY ZOOM Original Copy The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature. (The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature can only be used when an optional electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF or RSPF are installed.) To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. (Enlargement cannot be set.) MAKING COPIES 2 Press the XY-ZOOM key.
XY ZOOM 5 Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. ● The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the copy quantity display. ● To verify the copy ratios, press and hold down the copy ratio display ( ) key. The vertical and horizontal ratios will be alternately displayed. MAKING COPIES 6 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction.
B/W REVERSE Original Copy The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. ● When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is cancelled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be cancelled. MAKING COPIES 2 Press the B/W REVERSE key. 3 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. 4 Make all other desired copier selections and press the START key.
DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature and sort/group feature. (The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature and sort/ group feature can only be used when an optional electronic sorting kit and an optional SPF or RSPF are installed.
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT is used to interrupt a long copy run so that another job can be done. ● Sort or group cannot be selected during interrupt copying. (Sort and group can be performed only if an optional electronic sortring kit and an optional SPF or RSPF are installed.) ● INTERRUPT will not function during two-sided copying. ● Two-sided copying cannot be performed during INTERRUPT copying. MAKING COPIES 1 Press the INTERRUPT key.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the optional SPF or RSPF respectively. To set the level for the optional SPF or RSPF, place an original in the document feeder tray and make sure that the SPF indicator lights up before proceeding to step 1. To set the level for the original table, ensure that the SPF indicator does not light up.
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT If the machine detects an insufficient amount of toner available, it will stop copying but will continue to run while feeding toner. During this time the TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will blink and the START key indicator will go out. When sufficient toner has been added, the blinking indicator will go out and the START key indicator will light up indicating that copying can be resumed.
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 5 Remove the protective cover from the TD cartridge by unlatching three cover hooks from the holes on the cartridge and then pulling the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. STATUS INDICATORS TD cartridge replacement 6 Gently insert the TD cartridge along the guides until it locks in place. If dirt or dust is adhered to the TD cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge.
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 30,000 copies. When the internal counter reaches approximately 29,000 copies, the drum replacement required ( ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be needed soon. When the indicator begins to blink, replace the drum cartridge by following the procedure given below. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products.
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 5 Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and gently insert the lead end of the drum cartridge along the guides. Remove the protective cover from the drum cartridge and then push the cartridge all the way into the copier. 7 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 28, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. 8 Close the front cover by pushing both sides with your hands and then close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover.
MISFEED REMOVAL The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location. If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. For misfeeds in optional equipment, see their respective sections of the operation manual. First confirm the misfeed location. ( P.63) ( P.32, 35) ( P.36) ( P.
MISFEED REMOVAL 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “B. Misfeed in the fusing area”. If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area”. A. Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Roller rotating knob Carefully remove the misfed paper.
MISFEED REMOVAL Roller rotating knob 2 3 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. Fusing unit release lever The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. ● STATUS INDICATORS ● 4 Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the upper paper tray Before opening the upper paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perform steps 1 to 3 described in the “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area” section. Gently lift and pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper. Close the paper tray.
MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the lower paper tray 1 Grasp the handle of the lower side cover and gently open the cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. STATUS INDICATORS 3 ● Misfeed removal If the misfed paper is not seen in step 2, gently lift and pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper. ● 36 Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 4 Close the paper tray. 5 Close the lower side cover.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service centre as soon as possible.
USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or cancelled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. GENERAL INFORMATION User programs Program name Description 1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings when the auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made.
USER PROGRAMS Setting the user programs 1 2 Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. Enter a program number using the numeric keys. ● ● ● Program No.
USER PROGRAMS 4 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. ● The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to 60 min., press key 2. Program name Auto clear time GENERAL INFORMATION Parameters 0 e OFF 1 e 30 sec. 5 e 10 sec. Preheat mode 0 e OFF 1 e 30 sec. Auto power shut-off timer * 1 e 30 min. 2 e 60 min.
USER PROGRAMS Settings for auditing accounts Setting of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For settings of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs” on page 39 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds. 2. Enter a program number (10 to 15) using the numeric keys. 3. Press the START key.) Then follow the appropriate instructions for the program. Program No.
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “12E” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. The copier will return to step 2 on page 39. 1. Use the copy ratio display ( number to be changed. ● 2. Use the ) key to select the account key to advance through the account numbers. Press the START key.
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “14E” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. The copier will return to step 2 on page 39. 1. Use the copy ratio display ( number. ● 2.
USER PROGRAMS Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “15E” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. The copier will return to step 2 on page 39. 1. To reset an individual account, press the 0 key. To reset all accounts, press key 1. 2. Press the START key. 3.
POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reducing the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. ● User programs The preheat activation time and the auto power shut-off time have been preset at the factory to 90 sec. for preheat mode and 30 min. for auto power shut-off mode.
POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode. For these settings, see page 39. ● The copier will enter the preheat mode first and then the auto power shutoff mode after a preset time has elapsed when no copier operation has been made.
USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and platen cover with a soft, clean cloth. ● If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents. ● If an optional SPF or RSPF is installed, wipe the scanning window on the original table.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution ● Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. See page 8. ● Power switch ON? Turn the power switch ON. See page 14. Copies are too dark or too light. ● Copy density properly adjusted? See pages 14 and 27. Blank copies ● Is the original placed face down? Place the original face down on the original table. ● Paper too heavy? Use copy paper within the specified range. See page 51. ● Paper damp? Replace with dry copy paper.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Copies are smudged or dirty. Solution Clean regularly. See page 47. ● Original smudged or blotchy? Use a clean original. ● Is the Maintenance is required. Contact your SHARP service centre as soon as possible. ● Is the COPY indicator off? Use the COPY/FAX key to select the COPY mode. See Note below. ● Is copying, printing or facsimile printing being performed? Set the paper size after copying, printing or facsimile printing is complete.
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Power is on but copying is not possible. GENERAL INFORMATION Lighting fixture flickers. Solution ● Is the output tray full ( ) indicator on and any misfeed location ( ) indicator blinking while the misfeed ( ) indicator is not blinking? Remove the paper on or under the job separator tray so that it can move to the proper position, and then open and close the side cover. ● Is two-sided printing being performed? Wait until the printing job will finish.
SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper Paper trays Bypass tray Size Weight A5* to A3 56 to 80 g/m2 Ordinary paper: A6 to A3 Envelopes: International DL (110 x 220 mm) International C5 (162 x 229 mm) Commercial 10 (4-1/8" x 9-1/2") Capacity (80 g/m2 (21 lb.
SUPPLIES Genuine supplies statement Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy paper, TD cartridge, and drum cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products. Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label. GENUINE SUPPLIES Proper storage 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 2. Store the supplies in a location that is: ● clean and dry, ● at a stable temperature, ● not exposed to direct sunlight.
SPECIFICATIONS Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. A3 Copy sizes Max. A3 Min. A6 Image loss: Max. 4 mm (leading and trailing edges) Max. 4 mm (along other edges in total) Copying speed (one-sided copying at 100% copy ratio) 20 copies/min. (A4) 14 copies/min. (A4R) 12 copies/min. (B4) 11 copies/min. (A3) Continuous copy Max. 99 copies; subtractive counter First-copy time 7.2 sec. (except in a power save mode) Warm-up time Approx.
SPECIFICATIONS ● Weight Approx. 36.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS ● ● ● Page 56 57 57 57 58 62 63 64 64 65 67 69 71 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ● SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/ REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) . . . . . . . . . . . ● Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ● Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ● Using the SPF or the RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) The single pass feeder (SPF) and the reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) hold up to 30 originals for automatic feeding. If the RSPF is installed, two-sided originals can be copied automatically without having to manually turn them over.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) Using the SPF or RSPF ● ● ● ● Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from the originals. Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the SPF or RSPF. It is recommended that these originals be copied from the original table. Before placing curled or wavy originals into the document feeder tray, be sure to flatten them. If not, original misfeeds may result.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) 5 Set the number of copies and press the START key. ● Press the CLEAR key to stop copying in the middle of a run. 1 Ensure that no original is left on the original table. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. 2 If an uneven number of originals are set, the last copy will be onesided. Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select .
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) 3 Press the START ( ● ) key. For two-sided copying, a multiple number of copies can only be set if an optional electronic sorting kit is installed. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) Reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP1) Two-sided copies from two-sided originals To copy in the two-sided to two-sided copy mode, an optional reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP1) must be installed.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) 3 Press the START key. ● For two-sided copying, a multiple number of copies can only be set if an optional electronic sorting kit is installed. ● Be sure not to touch the originals as they move on the reversing tray. This may cause misfeeds. One-sided copies from two-sided originals To copy in the two-sided to one-sided copy mode, an optional reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP1) must be installed.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) Setting image rotation in duplex copying 1 Press and hold down the ORIGINAL TO COPY key for approximately 5 seconds until the indicator will blink and the currently selected parameter number will blink in the copy quantity display. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) Reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP1) 2 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. 3 Press the START key. 4 Press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) Misfeed removal If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF or RSPF, the copier will stop and the red indicator which indicates an original misfeed will blink. A B C Location A Feeding roller cover Location B Location C 2 3 If the misfed original cannot be removed in step 1, open the right side cover and remove the misfed original. Close the right side cover.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) If an electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) is installed, the copier can perform several additional useful functions. These functions are 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, erase, margin shift, and sort/group functions. Also, rotation copying can be performed and a multiple number of originals can be scanned and stored into the memory. The memory can be expanded by adding commercially available memories recommended by SHARP. For details, contact your dealer.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Sort/group If an optional electronic sorting kit is installed, the copier will have two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by originals. The sort/group feature cannot be used with the dual page copy feature. To change the SORT/GROUP mode, press the SORT/GROUP key to select the desired mode.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Copying in the sort mode When copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copier memory each time an original is scanned and copying will start after all originals have been scanned. To copy in the sort mode, an optional single pass feeder (AR-SP2) or reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP1) is needed. Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 66 1 Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 2 in 1 copying Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern 4 in 1 copying Pattern Pattern The 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 feature is used to copy 2 or 4 originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. To use these features, an optional single pass feeder (AR-SP2) or reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP1) is needed. ● These features cannot be used with the dual page copying, XY zoom, erase, or margin shift features.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) 4 Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) 5 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 68 Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key. ● The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layout pattern numbers, see the previous page. Press the START key. ● The entered number will light up steadily. Press the 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key to complete the selection. ● The copy ratio will be calculated automatically.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Erase This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode. Edge erase A A Centre erase AB AB ● Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. ● Centre erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 70 4 Set the number of copies. 5 Press the START key.
ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Margin shift Original A Copy A The MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image to increase the margin for binding by approximately 9 mm. ● The location of the margin to be increased can be selected to be either at the left edge or the top of the page. To select the location, see step 2 below. Expanded margin A Left margin is expanded here. 1 2 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the original table.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5) 2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) These paper feed units provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. The AR-DE5 contains one 250-sheet paper tray and the AR-DE6 contains two 250-sheet paper trays.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator and the red indicator which indicates the paper feed unit will blink. 1 Open the side cover of the paper feed unit and remove the misfed paper. ● Be sure to perform this step before pulling out the paper trays. If not, the paper may be torn as the trays are opened. Gently lift and pull out the paper tray which was in use. Remove any misfed paper.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) Specifications AR-DE5 Copy paper size A4 to A3 Paper weight 56 to 80 g/m2 Paper capacity One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of paper Weight Approx. 4.
TRANSFER CHARGER CLEANING If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 2 Charger cleaner 3 4 Turn the power switch off. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. Gently lift and pull out the upper paper tray and take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab.
DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE To find out how many more copies can be made before the 30,000 mark is reached, follow the procedure described below. 1 2 Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. Press and hold down the CLEAR key for more than 5 seconds to find out how many more copies can be made. ● The number will appear in two steps, each with three digits.
INDEX 2 250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 2 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 2x250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 4 4 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX R Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement – drum cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – TD cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotation copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Single pass feeder (SPF) . . . .
S H A R P Date Issued:Nov. 1, 1998 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-00841 Section 1. Product Identification Product: AR-200TD/AR-200MT (Black Toner) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
S H A R P Date Issued :Nov. 1, 1998 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-30841 Section 1. Product Identification Product AR-200TD/AR-200MD(Black Developer) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3. Ingredients Ingredients Iron powder Styrene-Acrylate copolymer Carbon black Section 4.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
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Warning! This product is a class A product. If it is operated in households, offices or similar surroundings, it can produce radio interferences at other appliances, so that the user has to take adequate countermeasures. VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
In some areas, the “POWER” switch positions are marked “ I ” and “ ” on the copier instead of “ON” and “OFF”. The symbol “ ” denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by condition at this “POWER” switch position. If your copier is so marked, please read “ I” for “ON” and “ ” for “OFF”. Caution! For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
AR-205 SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
