Page 2 - CAUTIONS; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR YOUR RECORDS ... To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference thecopier’s serial number located on the back of the unit. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of PurchaseAuthorized Sharp CopierService Department Number CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when usin...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
1 GETTING ST AR TED STA TUS INDICA T ORS MAKING COPIES GENERAL INFORMA TION OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED ● INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ● MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ● PART NA...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Conventions used in this manual
2 GETTING ST AR TED INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimumamount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all copierfeatures, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the copier.For quick reference durin...
Page 5 - MAIN FEATURES
GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST AR TED 3 GETTING ST AR TED Main features MAIN FEATURES 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 16 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of wor...
Page 6 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Overall layout
4 GETTING ST AR TED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Platen cover Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover before copying starts. Original table Place the document to be copied here. Handles Use to move the copier. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. ...
Page 8 - Operation
6 GETTING ST AR TED Operation panel PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 25) Interrupts a copy run. Copy quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during the readycondition and displays the copy countdown as copiesare made. Also see items and . ZOOM indicator (p.17) L...
Page 10 - COPIER INSTALLATION
8 GETTING ST AR TED Copier installation COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the followingduring 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 ...
Page 11 - CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST AR TED 9 GETTING ST AR TED CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance ofthis copier. Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against anyobject. Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without re...
Page 12 - LOADING COPY PAPER
10 GETTING ST AR TED LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loadingtray, which is easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use onlySHARP recommended paper. (See page 49.)The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy p...
Page 13 - Changing the copy paper size in the tray
GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST AR TED 11 GETTING ST AR TED Changing the copy paper size in the tray 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 thefront guide to match the width ...
Page 15 - AUDITING ACCOUNTS
13 MAKING COPIES AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not functionuntil an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 38 forsetting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “ – – – ” will appear in the co...
Page 16 - NORMAL COPYING
14 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING 1 Turn the power switch on. ● It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, youcan make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up.Copying will start after warm-up. ● If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the STARTkey...
Page 17 - How to remove the platen cover
15 MAKING COPIES ● For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select MANUAL and adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired. 6 Set the number of copies using the numeric keys. ● A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” isdisplayed. ● P...
Page 18 - Automatic
16 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically withthe 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% inc...
Page 19 - Manual
17 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction/enlargement/zoom Manual 1 Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover. 2 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. ● To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ...
Page 23 - XY ZOOM
21 MAKING COPIES 1 Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover. 2 Press the XY-ZOOM key. ● The current value for the vertical direction will be displayed in thecopy quantity display. 3 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the...
Page 26 - DUAL PAGE COPY
24 MAKING COPIES 1 Place the originals on the original table with the centerof the two pages aligned with the paper size index (8 1 / 2 ). Close the platen cover. ● Set the page to be copied first to the right of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the DUAL PAGE COPY key. ● Check to be sure that the ...
Page 27 - INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
25 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the INTERRUPT key. ● The copier will return to the initial settings. ● If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode using userprogram No. 10, “ – – – ” will appear in the copy quantity display. Enter your account number using the numeric keys. The number of copies...
Page 28 - AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
26 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select thePHOTO mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO keyfor approximately 5 seconds. ● The PHOTO indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will beginto blink. ● One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the current auto-mati...
Page 29 - TONER SAVE MODE
27 MAKING COPIES Toner save mode 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select theMANUAL mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO keyfor approximately 5 seconds. ● The MANUAL indicator will go out and the PHOTO indicator willbegin to blink. ● The exposure indicator marked “5” will light up, i...
Page 30 - TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
28 STA TUS INDICA T ORS 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover andslide the cover out until it stops. 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover and open it. 3 Push the toner cartridge lock release lever and pull thetoner cartridge out. Remove the toner cartridge whilesupporting...
Page 32 - MISFEED REMOVAL; Misfeed in the bypass tray; Misfeed in the copier
30 STA TUS INDICA T ORS 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 toremove all pieces.Be careful not to damage the...
Page 33 - A. Misfeed in the paper feed area; B. Misfeed in the fusing area
31 STA TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “C. Misfeed in the transport area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “B. Misfeed in the fusing area”. If paper is misfed here, proceed to “A. Misfeed in the paper feed area”. Roller rota...
Page 34 - C. Misfeed in the transport area
32 STA TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal Roller rotating knob Fusing unit release levers 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of thearrow. 3 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusingunit release levers to allow easier removal. Return therelease levers to their op...
Page 35 - Misfeed in the paper tray
33 STA TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on thecover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the paper tray Before opening the paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightlyon the side cover and slide the cover out...
Page 36 - MAINTENANCE REQUIRED; DEVELOPER REQUIRED
34 STA TUS INDICA T ORS Developer required/ Maintenance required MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service center as soon as possible. When the indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPE...
Page 37 - USER PROGRAMS; List of user programs
35 GENERAL INFORMA TION User programs USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set,changed, or canceled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name Description 1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear tim...
Page 38 - Setting the user programs
36 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the user programs 1 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. 2 Enter a program number using the numeric keys. ● The selected program number will blink ...
Page 40 - Settings for auditing accounts
38 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PROGRAMS User programs Settings for auditing accounts Setting of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. Forsettings of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the userprograms” on page 36 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key fo...
Page 44 - POWER SAVE MODES
42 GENERAL INFORMA TION POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumptionthereby reduce the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conservenatural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two powersave modes are preheat mode and auto power sh...
Page 45 - Setting the power save modes
43 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after anyoperation 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-offmode. For these setting...
Page 46 - USER MAINTENANCE; Original table and platen cover; Bypass tray paper feed roller
44 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes toregularly clean your copier. Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover willalso be copied. Wipe the original table and platen coverwith a ...
Page 47 - Transfer charger cleaning
45 GENERAL INFORMA TION Transfer charger cleaning If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. 2 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover andslide the cover out until it stops...
Page 50 - Self-diagnostic function
48 GENERAL INFORMA TION Copier trouble? Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into the copier. Should thecopier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem andstop the copier to prevent damage. An alphanumeric code will appear in thecopy quanti...
Page 51 - SUPPLIES; Types and sizes of copy paper
49 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity Special paper (21 lb. bond paper) Paper tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. 250 sheets to 11" x 17" Bypass tray Ordinary paper: 15 lbs. to 34 lbs.* 100 sheets Transparency film, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2...
Page 53 - SPECIFICATIONS
51 GENERAL INFORMA TION Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes Max. 11" x 17"Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges) Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (alon...
Page 56 - PART NAMES
54 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) PART NAMES Specifications Acceptable Weight: 15 to 24 lbs. originals Size: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Capacity: Up to 30 sheets...
Page 57 - Using the SPF
55 OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) Using the SPF ● Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from theoriginals. ● Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the SPF.It is recommended that these originals be copied from theoriginal table. ● Before placing curled or wavy originals...
Page 59 - INDEX
57 A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 35Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Auto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 B B/W reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 61 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET; Product Identification
59 Date Issued: Nov. 1, 2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-00991 Section 1. Product Identification Product: AR-201NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, JapanLocal suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nea...
Page 65 - MEMO
Page 67 - NOTICE
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications tothis equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void theuser's authority to operate this equipment. Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass A digital device, pur...
Page 68 - SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; SHARP CORPORATION
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