Page 3 - CAUTIONS; Caution label on the unit; Cautions on handling
1 CAUTIONS Caution label on the unit The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using Follow the cautions below when using this unit. Warning: • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing mi...
Page 4 - Proper storage for supplies; Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.; Trademark acknowledgements; Laser information; SOFTWARE LICENSE; Caution
2 Proper storage for supplies Store the supplies (paper and toner cartridges) in a location that is: • clean and dry• at a stable temperature• not exposed to direct sunlight. Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat. • Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get d...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
3 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 9 1 INTRODUCTION USING THE MANUAL ................... 4 PART NAMES ............................... 5 OPERATION PANEL ..................... 6 2 LOADING PAPER PAPER........................................... 7 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY....... 8 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) .......
Page 6 - USING THE MANUAL; Conventions used in the manual; INTRODUCTION
4 This chapter provides basic information for using the unit. USING THE MANUAL The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please read the operation manual. Please keep the operation man...
Page 7 - PART NAMES
5 1 PART NAMES 2 3 4 1 7 9 10 14 1516 7 3 1112 6 13 8 5 Interface USB connector Original cover Toner cartridge Photoconductive drum SPF as an option Exit area SPF scan area(option) Original guide Document feeder tray Peep hole Documentfeeder cover Paper tray 2 as an option Original tableOperation pa...
Page 8 - OPERATION PANEL
6 OPERATION PANEL A5 A4 A4 B5 A4 A5 141 86 70 Exposure mode selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p.17) Light and dark keys and indicators Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selecte...
Page 9 - PAPER; Type of paper; LOADING PAPER
7 2 Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. * Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Do not u...
Page 10 - LOADING THE PAPER TRAY; and slide
8 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 2 Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide to the...
Page 11 - Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.
9 2 4 Gently push the paper tray back into the unit. • After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. • Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent e...
Page 12 - The multi-bypass tray; Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.
10 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from A6 to A4 and in the weight range of 56 to 128 g /m 2 can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 105 t...
Page 13 - Press the tray select (; Note for loading envelopes; Note for loading thick paper
11 2 3 Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray. • Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. • Transparency film, labels, envelopes , and other special purpose papers must be fed individually. • When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let c...
Page 14 - COPY FLOW; MAKING COPIES
12 This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability...
Page 15 - CONNECTING THE POWER CORD; Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.; Power on
13 3 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 Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in...
Page 16 - Power off methods
14 About the scan head The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition (when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated). The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and doe...
Page 17 - ORIGINAL PLACEMENT; Using the original table; Open the original cover, and place the original.; Setting a large original; To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure.
15 3 ORIGINAL PLACEMENT Using the original table 1 Open the original cover, and place the original. 2 Place an original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Gently close the original cover. Setting a large original The original cover can be rem...
Page 18 - Using the SPF; Make sure that no original is left on the original table.
16 Using the SPF The SPF is designed to hold up to 50 originals measuring from A5 to A4 andweighting from 56 to 90 g /m 2 . 1 Make sure that no original is left on the original table. 2 Adjust the original guides to the size of originals. 3 Set the originals face up in the original feeder tray. Use ...
Page 19 - SET THE COPY QUANTITY; EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING; Exposure adjustment
17 3 SET THE COPY QUANTITY Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys when copying from the original table or from the SPF if installed. • Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit. • Press the left copy quantity...
Page 20 - Automatic exposure adjustment; ) indicator lights up. When adjusting the
18 Automatic exposure adjustment The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This levelis set for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF respectively. 1 When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the SPF, place an original in the origi...
Page 21 - To select a preset copy ratio:; Selecting the tray; Press the tray select
19 3 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. 1 Set the original and check the paper size. 2 Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( , ) keys to select ...
Page 22 - SOFTWARE; MFP driver; Printer driver; INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
20 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 driver Printe...
Page 23 - BEFORE INSTALLATION; Hardware and software requirements
21 4 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 or Windows Vista preinstalled model standardly equipped with a USB por...
Page 24 - Using the machine with a USB connection
22 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...
Page 26 - Installing the Utility Software
24 10 You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install Button Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Software" button. If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close" button and go to step 12. Installing the Utility Software 11 Click the "Bu...
Page 27 - This completes the installation of the software.
25 4 13 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on, and then connect the USB cable (p. 26). Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and Play screen will appear. 14 Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install the driver. Follow the on-screen instructions. This complete...
Page 28 - Connecting a USB cable; Using the machine as a shared printer
26 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 connector on the machine. U...
Page 31 - INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL; Start indicator
29 4 INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL The ONLINE indicator and the start ( ) indicator indicate the state of the printer or scanner. Start indicator On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is being performed. Blinking: The indicator blinks in the following situations: • When a print...
Page 32 - USING THE PRINTER MODE; Opening the printer driver from the start menu
30 USING THE PRINTER MODE Opening the printer driver from the start menu Open the printer driver setup screen by the method shown below. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". • O...
Page 33 - How to print; About interrupt copying
31 4 How to print 1 Make sure that the paper of the desired size and type is loaded in the tray. The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.7). 2 Open the document you intend to print, and select "Print" from the application's "F...
Page 34 - USING THE SCANNER MODE; Using the Button Manager; Setting up the Button Manager
32 USING THE SCANNER MODE 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 to scanner events. Using th...
Page 36 - Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box
34 Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box After you have completed the Button Manager settings in Windows, configure the scan settings in Button Manager. To configure the scan settings in Button Manager, right click the ( ) icon in the Taskbar and select "Setting" from the menu that appe...
Page 37 - Flow of the Button Manager setting
35 4 Flow of the Button Manager setting The Button Manager can directly handle an AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) series device event and start your selected application according to the scan setting made on the AR-xxxx (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) operation panel ...
Page 39 - Application
37 4 Using the SCAN key to begin scanning 1 Press the SCAN ( ) key. The unit enters scan mode. 2 Place the original you wish to scan on the document glass/SPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.15). 3 Press the right copy quantity key to display the numb...
Page 41 - Using the SHARP TWAIN
39 4 Using the SHARP TWAIN 1 Place the original(s) you wish to scan on the document glass/SPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.15). 2 After starting Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu and select "Select Scanner". 3 Select "SHARP MFP T...
Page 43 - HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL; Turn on your computer.; VIEWING THE ONLINE MANUAL
41 4 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as a printer or scanner and a list of methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems.To access the online manual, your computer must have Acrobat Reader 6.0 or a later version. 1 Turn on ...
Page 44 - DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; Preheat mode; TONER SAVE MODE; ) indicator will go out; SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
42 This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as needed. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Toner save mode (page 42) Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes (page 43) The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto pow...
Page 45 - USER PROGRAMS; Setting the user programs; Program
43 5 3 To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The light and dark indicator marked "1" will light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. 4 Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and will light up steadily. The light and dark i...
Page 46 - will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored.; DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES; Press and hold down the clear (
44 * Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). 5 Press the start ( ) key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored. 6 Press the light ( ) key to return to the normal copy mode. DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES Use the followin...
Page 47 - TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT; MAINTENANCE
45 6 This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge and how to clean unit. TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator lights up, replacement of the toner cartridge will be needed soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacemen...
Page 49 - TONER CARTRIDGE LIFE
47 6 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator ( ) will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. TONER CARTRIDGE LIFE To find out the approximate quantity of toner remaining, follow the procedure describe...
Page 50 - CLEANING THE UNIT; Cabinet; Original table/scanning window
48 CLEANING THE UNIT Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the unit. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Original table and the back side of the original cover and SPF (if installed) Stains on the glass, scanning...
Page 51 - Transfer charger
49 6 Transfer charger 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. (p.14) 2 Open the multi-bypass, then the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. 3 Take the charger cleane...
Page 52 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
50 This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting. TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your authorised service representative.For problems with the printer function or the scanner function, see the online manualor the Help file for the printer/sc...
Page 53 - STATUS INDICATORS
51 7 STATUS INDICATORS When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the relevant page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Indica...
Page 54 - MISFEED REMOVAL; Misfeed in the paper feed area
52 MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the unit will stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the SPF, a number may appear in the display after a minus sign. This indicates the number of the originals that must be returned to the original ...
Page 56 - ) indicator will go out and the start; C: Misfeed in the transport area; Lower the fusing unit release lever.
54 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 round projections near the side cove...
Page 57 - go out and the start (; D: Misfeed in the lower paper feed area; blinks and the misfed; E: Misfeed in the SPF
55 7 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 misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. 5 D: Misfeed in the lower paper feed area 1 Open the low...
Page 58 - direction of the arrow while rotating the knob.; DEVELOPER REQUIRED; MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
56 (B) Open the original cover and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C). (C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area, remove it in the direction of the arrow while rotating th...
Page 59 - SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH; Lock
57 7 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH The scan head locking switch is under the original table. If the switch is locked ( ), the unit will not operate. Unlock the switch ( ) as shown below. To lock the scan head locking switch, hold up the catch in illustration and turn the center knob counter-clockwise 90 ...
Page 60 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; sheet paper; OPTIONS
58 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the unit which allow you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP9) The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 50 originals for automatic feeding. The procedures for p...
Page 63 - SPECIFICATIONS; APPENDIX
61 9 SPECIFICATIONS Model AR-203E Type Digital multifunctional system, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Printer function Available - Cable required (USB) Scanner function Available - Cable required (USB) Paper tray 250 sheets Multi-bypass tray 5...
Page 66 - ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS; Supply list; USB interface cable; Supply
64 ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS When ordering supplies, please use the correct part numbers as listed below. Supply list *Based on copying onto A4-type paper at 6 % toned area. Interface cable Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer. USB interface cable Use a shielded cable. Be sure to...
Page 67 - INDEX
65 INDEX 2 250-sheet paper feed unit .................... 60 A About supplies ..................................... 64Alarm indicator - Developer replacement required indicator ................................. 6, 51, 56 - Maintenance indicator ........... 6, 51, 56- Misfeed indicator .................
Page 69 - INDEX BY PURPOSE
67 INDEX BY PURPOSE Cleaning the unit - Cabinet ............................................ 48 - Original cover .................................. 48 - Original table ................................... 48 - SPF ................................................. 48 - Transfer changer ..................
Page 70 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 1/4 Date Issued : Nov. 1, 2007 MSDS No. F-01601 1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : AR-208NT/ AR-208T (Black Toner) Supplier Identification : Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact...
Page 78 - In other Countries outside the EU
Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Att...
Page 80 - Route de Bollwiller 68360 SOULTZ FRANCE
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Page 81 - OPERATION MANUAL
