Page 2 - CAUTIONS; Cautions on laser
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 o...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
1 GETTING STARTED S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S MAKING COPIES GENERAL INFORMA TION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED ● INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ● MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ● P...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Conventions used in this manual
2 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amountof 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 r...
Page 5 - MAIN FEATURES
3 GETTING STARTED 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 20 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. High-quality digital ...
Page 6 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Overall layout
4 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Part names and functions q Platen cover (optional) Place the original on the original table and close theplaten cover before copying starts. w Original table Place the document to be copied here. e Handles Use to move the copi...
Page 8 - Operation
6 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Operation panel PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions q INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 26) Interrupts a copy run. w Copy quantity display Displays the specified copy quantity during the readycondition and displays the copy countdown as copiesare made. A...
Page 10 - COPIER INSTALLATION
8 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED 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 in thi...
Page 11 - CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
9 GETTING STARTED 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. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight. Doing so will damage the surface (green port...
Page 12 - LOADING COPY PAPER; Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.; Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier.
10 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with adjustable front-loadingtrays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use onlySHARP recommended paper. (See page 51.)The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there...
Page 13 - Changing the copy paper size in the tray
11 GETTING STARTED 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 of the paper. 4 Move the left guide to...
Page 15 - AUDITING ACCOUNTS; Enter your account number using the numeric keys.
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 40 forsetting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “ – – – ” will appear in the co...
Page 16 - NORMAL COPYING; Turn the power switch on.; Close the platen cover.; Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected.
14 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING Normal copying Power on 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 aud...
Page 17 - Set the number of copies using the numeric keys.; 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; Press the AUTO IMAGE key.; Enter the number of copies.
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; Use the PRESET RATIO selector (
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 20 - Unfold the bypass tray.; Set the paper guides to the copy paper width.
18 MAKING COPIES BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and otherspecial purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be setin the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must besmaller than the paper or media fo...
Page 21 - Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray.
19 MAKING COPIES 4 Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray. 5 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Setthe number of copies if using standard copy paper orenvelopes. 6 Press the START key. BYPASS FEED (special paper) Bypass feed (special paper)
Page 24 - XY ZOOM
22 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 27 - Press the DUAL PAGE COPY key.; Set the number of copies.; DUAL PAGE COPY
25 MAKING COPIES 1 Place the originals on the original table with the centreof the two pages aligned with the paper size index (A4). 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 A4 sized c...
Page 28 - Press the INTERRUPT key.; Select the desired available copier functions.; INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
26 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 copiesof...
Page 29 - ) key to lighten or darken; AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
27 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 automatic...
Page 30 - TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT; GENUINE SUPPLIES
28 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side coverand slide the cover out until it stops. 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open thecover. 3 Lift the TD cartridge lock release lever and pull thecartridge out until the green strap handle can be gr...
Page 31 - indicator will go out.
29 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S TD cartridge replacement TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 5 Remove the protective cover from the TD cartridge byunlatching three cover hooks from the holes on thecartridge and then pulling the cover in the directionindicated by the arrow in the illustration. 6 Gently insert ...
Page 32 - DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
30 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side coverand slide the cover out until it stops. 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open thecover. 3 Lift the TD cartridge lock release lever and pull thecartridge out until the green strap handle can be gr...
Page 34 - First confirm the misfeed location.; MISFEED REMOVAL; Misfeed in the bypass tray; Gently pull the misfed paper out.; Misfeed in the copier
32 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S 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 d...
Page 35 - MISFEED REMOVAL; A. Misfeed in the paper feed area; B. Misfeed in the fusing area
33 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S 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”. 2 ...
Page 36 - C. Misfeed in the transport area
34 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal 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 operating positions. The fusing unit is h...
Page 37 - Misfeed in the upper paper tray; Close the paper tray.
35 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed removal 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on thecover. ● 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, liftslightly on the side cover an...
Page 38 - Misfeed in the lower paper tray; Remove the misfed paper.
36 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S Misfeed removal Misfeed in the lower paper tray 1 Grasp the handle of the lower side cover and gentlyopen the cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. ● Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 3 If the misfed paper is not seen in step 2, gently lift andpull ...
Page 39 - MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
37 S T A T U S IN D IC A T O R S Maintenance required MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service centre as soon as possible.
Page 40 - USER PROGRAMS; List of user programs
38 GENERAL INFORMA TION Program No. Program name Description 1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settingswhen the auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made. 2 Preheat mode Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters the preheatmode after an...
Page 41 - Setting the user programs; Press and hold the light (
39 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 42 - Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys.
40 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PROGRAMS 4 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. ● The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copyquantity display. ● The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to6...
Page 43 - Settings for auditing accounts
41 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 39 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key fo...
Page 46 - Use the copy ratio display (
44 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PROGRAMS User programs Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individualaccount. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side ofthe copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been ...
Page 47 - POWER SAVE MODES
45 GENERAL INFORMA TION POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumptionthereby reducing 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 ...
Page 48 - Setting the power save modes
46 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 49 - USER MAINTENANCE; Original table and platen cover; Transfer charger
47 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 50 - Problem
48 GENERAL INFORMA TION Problem Solution ● Copier plugged in? ● Power switch ON? ● Copy density properly adjusted? ● Is the original placed face down? ● Paper too heavy? ● Paper damp? ● Is transfer charger clean? ● Non-standard paper used? ● Paper properly installed? ● Pieces of paper inside copier?...
Page 52 - Self-diagnostic function
50 GENERAL INFORMA TION Remove the paper on or under the job separatortray so that it can move to the proper position,and then open and close the side cover. Wait until the printing job will finish. The TD cartridge is not installed. Install theTD cartridge. Side cover(s) is open.Close the front and...
Page 53 - SUPPLIES; Types and sizes of copy paper
51 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper Size Weight Capacity (80 g /m 2 Special paper (21 lb.) paper) Paper trays A5* to A3 56 to 80 g/m 2 250 sheets Bypass tray Ordinary paper: 56 to 128 g/m 2 ** 100 sheets Transparency film, labels, A6 to A3 (Ordinary paper) envelopes*** Env...
Page 54 - Proper storage; Store the supplies in a location that is:; Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat.
52 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES Genuine supplies statement Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copypaper, TD cartridge, and drum cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use onlySHARP products.Only genuine SHARP consumables carry theGenuine Supplies labe...
Page 55 - SPECIFICATIONS
53 GENERAL INFORMA TION Type Digital laser copier, desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. A3 Copy sizes Max. A3Min. A6Image loss: Max. 4 mm (leading and trailing edges) Max. 4 mm (along other edges in total) Copying speed 20 copies/min. ...
Page 59 - PART NAMES
57 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 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 automaticallywithout having to man...
Page 60 - Using the SPF or RSPF; One-sided copies from One-sided originals; Ensure that no original is left on the original table.
58 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 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 theoriginals. ● Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the SPFor RSPF. It is recommended that these originals be copiedfrom the orig...
Page 61 - Set the number of copies and press the START key.; Two-sided copies from one-sided originals; Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select
59 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 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. Two-sided copies from one-sided originals 1 Ensure that no original is left on the original table....
Page 62 - Two-sided copies from two-sided originals
60 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3 Press the START ( ) key. ● For two-sided copying, a multiple number of copies can only be set ifan optional electronic sorting kit is installed. Two-sided copies from two-sided originals To copy in the two-sided to two-sided copy mode, an optional reversingsingle pass feeder ...
Page 63 - One-sided copies from two-sided originals
61 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3 Press the START key. ● For two-sided copying, a multiple number of copies can only be set ifan 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 origin...
Page 64 - indicator will; Press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key.; Setting image rotation in duplex copying
62 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Press and hold down the ORIGINAL TO COPY key forapproximately 5 seconds until the indicator will blink and the currently selected parameter number willblink in the copy quantity display. 2 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. ● 0: OFF 1: ON The factory default...
Page 65 - Misfeed removal
63 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Misfeed removal Location A Location B Location C A C B Feeding roller cover Right side cover SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2)/REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-RP1) Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) Reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP1) If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF or RSPF, the...
Page 66 - Rotation copying
64 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) Original Paper Copy Rotation copying If user program No. 7 is set, the image of the original will rotate when theorientation of the original does not match that of the copy paper. Rotationcopying will function only if the auto paper select mode o...
Page 67 - Sort mode
65 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Sort/group I f a n o p t i o n a l e l e c t r o n i c s o r t i n g k i t i s i n s t a l l e d , t h e c o p i e r w i l l h a v e t w osorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequenceof the originals and the second groups copies by or...
Page 68 - Copying in the sort mode; Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.; Press the SORT/GROUP key to select the SORT mode.
66 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Copying in the sort mode When copying in the sort mode, the original image will be stored in the copiermemory each time an original is scanned and copying will start after alloriginals have been scanned. To copy in the sort mode, an optional single passfeeder (AR-SP2) or revers...
Page 70 - Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key.; Press the 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key to complete the selection.
68 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC SORTING KIT (AR-EB3) Electronic sorting kit (AR-EB3) 4 Enter the desired pattern number using a numeric key. ● The entered number will blink in the copy quantity display. For layoutpattern numbers, see the previous page. 5 Press the START key. ● The entered number wi...
Page 71 - Erase; Press the ERASE key to select the desired erase mode.; A B
69 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Erase This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode. ● Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges ofcopies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. ● Centre erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindingsof...
Page 73 - Margin shift; Press the MARGIN SHIFT key.
71 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Margin shift The MARGIN SHIFT feature automatically shifts the text or image toincrease the margin for binding by approximately 9 mm. ● The location of the margin to be increased can be selected to be either atthe left edge or the top of the page. To select the location, see st...
Page 74 - Loading copy paper
72 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Loading copy paper 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) These paper feed units provide the convenience of increased paper capacityfor the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available forcopying.The AR-DE5 contains one 250-sheet ...
Page 75 - Close the paper tray and the side cover.
73 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) 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 ...
Page 77 - TRANSFER CHARGER CLEANING; Turn the power switch off.
75 APPENDIX 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. 3 Gently l...
Page 78 - DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE
76 APPENDIX DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE To find out how many more copies can be made before the 30,000 mark isreached, follow the procedure described below. 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 ...
Page 79 - INDEX
77 APPENDIX 2 250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 722 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672x250-sheet paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 4 4 in 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 81 - S H A R P; MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET; Product Identification
79 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 Corporation22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, JapanLocal suppliers are listed below. Please conta...
Page 85 - MEMO
Page 87 - CLASS 1
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Page 89 - PRINTED IN JAPAN
PRINTED IN JAPAN 99F DSC1 CINSE0202QS51 AR-205 SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD. Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, ManchesterM40 5BE
