Sharp AR-M200 - Manuals

5 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Laser information SOFTWARE LICENSE The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM. By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE. Products that...

6 INTRODUCTION Using the manual This machine 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 machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the machine. For quick reference ...

7 Explanation of illustration Depending on the model you have and on the options installed, some of the illustrations in this manual may be different, however, the basic operations are the same. MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time* 1 is only 8.0* 2 seconds. Copying speed is 20 cop...

8 Enhanced copying features • Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) • Continuous copying of up to 99 copies is possible.• Sets of output can be offset from each other for easy separation (offset function...

9 1 Chapter 1 1 This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine. PART NAMES Document glass Paper output tray extension Operation panel Power switch Front cover Handles Paper tray Power cord socket Side cover Fusing unit release lever Side cover open button Trans...

PREPARATIONS 10 Operation panel [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators Press this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, printer, scanner, fax mode indicators). Display This shows messages indicating the machine status and any problems that occur, as well as user progr...

12 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 1 Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the unit. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left ...

PREPARATIONS 13 1 Power off Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. If the power switch is turned off while the machine is in operation, a misfeed may occur and the job that was in progress will be cancelled.In cases where the mach...

14 2 Chapter 2 The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or is improperly closed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. * 1 The number of sheets of paper that can be loaded varies depend...

LOADING PAPER 15 2 Special papers Follow these guidelines when using special papers. ● Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must be used, feed each she...

17 2 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be inserted in the bypass tray. (C...

LOADING PAPER 18 Loading paper in the bypass tray 1 Open the bypass tray and extend the tray. 2 Set the bypass tray paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. 3 Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the bypass tray. • Paper must be fed n...

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

20 3 Chapter 3 This chapter explains basic copying functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass 1 Open the document cover/RSPF, and place the original face down on the document glass.[How to place the original] Align the original with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. 2 Gently clos...

MAKING COPIES 21 3 Removing the document cover To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse.The RSPF cannot be removed. Using the RSPF 1 Make sure that an original has not been left on the doc...

MAKING COPIES 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 display. A maximum of 99 copies can be set.If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display showing "0". SELECTING THE TRAY ...

24 MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposu...

26 4 Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made. * When the RSPF is installed. When performing automatic two-sided copying of one-sided o...

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

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

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

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

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

36 5 Chapter 5 This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. The procedure for viewing the Online Manual is also explained. SOFTWARE The CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software: MFP d...

37 5 BEFORE INSTALLATION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. * 1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model standardly...

38 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Using the machine with a USB connection 1 The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding. If the cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear. If this happens, click the "Cancel" button to c...

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 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 appropriate cable for your computer. 1 Insert the cable into the USB conn...

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 43 5 Using the machine as a shared printer If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps toinstall the printer driver in the client computer. 1 Perform steps 2 through 6 in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.38). 2 Click the "Custom...

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 45 5 SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER Button Manager is a software program that works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine.To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked with the scan menu on the machine. Follow the steps below to link Button Manager...

49 6 Chapter 6 6 The machine includes a USB connector as standard equipment.The machine has the following features:• High-speed data transfer (when connected to a USB 2.0 connector)• ROPM* function* ROPM is an acronym for "Rip Once Print Many" processing. The ROPM function stores multiple pa...

50 USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.14). BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING The basic procedure for printing is explained in the following. To use convenient printer functions, see the "Online Manu...

51 6 USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.20). SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE When scanning is performed by this method, the application that has been set in Button Manager will automatically start and the s...

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 FROM YOUR COMPUTER The machine support...

53 6 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as a printer and scanner. It also provides methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the "s...

54 7 Chapter 7 The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PROGRAMS The user settings consist of the following items.To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" (p.59). Copy mode Program number Pro...

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 increase considerably. * 2 When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed. Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears...

59 7 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM 1 Press the [MENU] key and then press the[OK] key. In printer mode, the user programs are accessedby simply pressing the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the item that you wish to configure in the USER PROGRAM items, and then pr...

61 8 Chapter 8 8 When the account control function is enabled, you can control use of the machine by account or view the total copied pages by each account.There are some program menus for this function as in the table shown. PREPARING FOR USING ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS Entering account control mode...

ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS 62 Enabling auditing mode 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "2: ACC. CONTROL SET" and then press the [OK] key. 5 5 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "1: AUDITING MODE" and then press the [OK] key. 5 Auditing Mode is disabled by def...

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

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

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

66 COPYING WHEN AUDITING MODE IS ENABLED When account control is enabled, the account number entry screen appears. 1 Enter your five-digit account number with the numeric keys. 2 When a valid account number is entered, the number of copies already made by that account appears for several seconds on ...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 68 Error indicator Blinks INSTALL A NEW TONER CARTRIDGE The toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall the toner car tridge. 80 Steadily lit TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY. Replacement of toner cartridge will be needed soon. Prepare a new cartridge. 80 MAINT...

69 9 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem Cause and solution Page The machine does not operate. The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. → Plug the machine into a grounded outlet. - Power switch OFF. → Turn...

73 9 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer.To remove the software, see "Removing the software" (p.75). MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 74 Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 Click the "start" bu...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 75 9 The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Vista) In Windows 2000/XP/Vista, if the MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Play takes place without copying the required files for the MFP...

76 MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops operating. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. ("X" indicates the numb...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 77 9 A: Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. If the error indicator blinks and the misfed paper is not visible in the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 78 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the transport area". 3 Raise the fusing unit release lever and then close the side cover by pressing the roun...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 79 9 4 Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. D: Misfeed in the RSPF If the misf...

80 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY." will appear in the display to alert you to purchase a new toner cartridge. on purchasing a new toner cartridge. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies ...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 82 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. 7 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH The scan head locking switch is under the original t...

83 9 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT You can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by the copy function and printer function), as well as the output counts of each function (number of copies, number of scanned pages, number of faxes, etc.). When a count reaches 999,999 it...

84 CLEANING THE MACHINE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular basis. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Document glass and the back side of the RSPF Stains on the glass, RSPF scanning window, cove...

85 9 TRANSFER CHARGER 1 Turn the power switch off. ( p.13 ) 2 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. 3 Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slid...

86 10 Chapter 10 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 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. FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT (AR-FX13) This allows the machine to be used as a facsimile machine. NETWORK EXPANSION...

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 88 Using the AR-D33 with the printer function To use the AR-D33 with the printer function, follow these steps to adjust the settings in the printer driver. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printer and Other Hardware", and then cl...

89 11 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Model AR-M200 AR-M201 Type Digital Multifunctional System, Desktop Photoconductive type OPC drum Document glass type Fixed Copy/printing system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Originals size Max. A4 Copy size Max. A4Min. A6Image loss: Max...

APPENDIX 91 Printer Function * When printing same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time. Print speed* 20 ppm Resolution 600 dpi Memory Approx. 30MB Emulation SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression) Interface USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/Hi-Speed compatib...

APPENDIX 92 Scanner Function Network Expansion kit (AR-NB2A) * Available only if the PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1N) is installed. Type Flatbed scanner Scanning method Document glass/RSPF Light source Tri-color CCD light source (CCD: 3 components; R, G, and B) Resolution* Basic: 600 dpi x 1200 dpiSettin...

94 INDEX Symbols [ ] key.......................... 10, 27, 29, 32 [ ] key ........................................... 10 [ ] key ........................................... 10 2 2 IN 1 copy ....................................... 31250-sheet paper feed unit .......... 87, 88[2-SIDED COPY( )] key . 1...

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

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