Page 3 - CONTENTS
1 This KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE contains information on all ofthe programs for use by the key operator. The programs allowthe key operator to tailor many functions of the AR-C250 forspecific modes of operation. These programs can only beaccessed after a key operator code number has been entered.Please f...
Page 4 - KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER; Registering the key operator code number; Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.; Press the “COPIER” key on the touch panel.
2 KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER Registering the key operator code number 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on thetouch panel. ● The following display will appear. 3 Enter 0 five times using the 10-key pad. ● As each 0 is entered, the dashes in the display will chang...
Page 5 - Press the; key and then select another program.
3 6 Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE”key. 7 Choose a new 5-digit code number and enter it using the10-key pad. 8 Press the OK key. ● The code number will change from the factory setting to the newsetting. 9 To continue with other key operator programs, pressthe OK key and then select anoth...
Page 9 - Using the key operator programs; Enter the key operator code number.
7 Using the key operator programs 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on thetouch panel. ● The following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS 3 Enter the key operator code number. ● The dashes in the display will change to asterisks. 4 Press the “COPIER” ke...
Page 10 - Follow instructions for the program.
8 5 Select the desired category on the touch panel.Example: To select the account control category, press the“ACCOUNT CONTROL” key. 6 Press the key of the desired program on the touch panel.Example: To see the number of copies per account, press the“NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” key. ● For some prog...
Page 11 - ACCOUNT CONTROL; Auditing Mode; Press the “OK” key to exit the program.
9 ACCOUNT CONTROL The programs of this category are used to set the internal auditorfunctions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “ACCOUNTCONTROL” key and then selecting the desired program key. Auditing Mode This program is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode.The auditing ...
Page 12 - Number of Copies per Account
10 Number of Copies per Account This program is used to display or print the total number of copiesmade against each account number in the color copy mode and B/Wcopy mode respectively.An 11" x 17" or a 12" x 18" copy is counted as two copies.When the “NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” k...
Page 14 - To reset a single account; Press the key of an account to be reset.
12 Resetting Account This program is used to reset all audit accounts or to selectively resetindividual accounts.When the “RESETTING ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the followingdisplay will appear. ● If “---, ---” is displayed in a column of MAXIMUM, the account limithas not been set for the account. To r...
Page 15 - Press the “ENTER” key.; To delete accounts; Press the “DELETE” key.
13 Account Number Control This program is used to register accounts, delete accounts, change anaccount number, or print all account numbers.When the “ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL” key is pressed, thefollowing display will appear. To register accounts 1. Press the “ENTER” key. 2. Enter a 5-digit account nu...
Page 16 - To change an account number; Press the “CHANGE” key.; To print all registered account numbers; Press the “PRINT” key.
14 To change an account number 1. Press the “CHANGE” key. 2. Enter the account number to be changed using the10-key pad. 3. Enter a new account number. 4. Press the “ENTER” key. ● If a number that is already registered is entered, the message“ THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED. ” will appear. Press the “O...
Page 18 - Enter the account number to be limited.; To set a limit for all accoounts; Press the “ALL ACCOUNTS” key on the touch panel.
16 Account Limit Setting This program is used to set the maximum number of copies which canbe made against a registered account number.When the “ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING” key is pressed, the followingdisplay will appear. To set a limit 1. Enter the account number to be limited. 2. Enter the upper limit...
Page 19 - Account Number Security
17 Account Number Security This program is used to make it difficult for users to gain access toaccounts by entering code numbers through trial and error. If thisprogram is selected and an operator enters three successive invalidaccount numbers, the copier will not accept another number for oneminut...
Page 20 - OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS; Key Operator Code Number Change; Adjust the exposure using the
18 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to adjust various settings ofcopier functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the“OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desiredprogram key. Key Operator Code Number Change See page 2, KE...
Page 21 - Use the; Setting a Maximum Number of Copies
19 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Add or Change Extra Preset Ratios Two extra preset copy ratios can be added within both the reductionrange (25% to 99%) and the enlargement range (101% to 400%). Onlyadded preset copy ratios can be changed. The standard preset copyratios are fixed in memory and cannot be cha...
Page 22 - Initial Margin Shift Setting; Adjust the value for each side using the; Erase Width Adjustment; and
20 Initial Margin Shift Setting Set the initial margin shift value with this program.When the “INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING” key is pressed, thefollowing display will appear. 1. Adjust the value for each side using the and keys. ● The value can be set from 0" to 1" in 1/8" increments. ● ...
Page 23 - Press the “ESTABLISH NEW INITIAL SETTINGS.” key.; To return to the factory default settings
21 Initial Status Setting The copier will assume the initial settings when it is turned on, when theCLEAR ALL key is pressed, or when the auto clear interval haselapsed after a copy run. Use this program to establish the initialsettings.When the “INITIAL STATUS SETTING” key is pressed, the following...
Page 24 - Color Balance; Select the color to be adjusted.; Adjust the density using the “
22 Color Balance This program is used to adjust the density of colors. The density canbe adjusted for all density levels of a color by using the keys marked1~8 or for particular density levels of a color by using the keysmarked 1 through 8. (See the color copy samples inside the backcover.)When the ...
Page 25 - Require Key Operator Code
23 1. Select a paper tray on the touch panel. ● Up to 4 PAPER TRAY keys appear depending on the numberof the paper tray installed (except an optional large capacitytray). 2. Select a paper size for “EXTRA” setting. To select a size of AB series, press the “AB” key and press a desiredpaper size. ● Se...
Page 27 - TIMER SETTINGS; Sleep Mode Setting; Enter the time interval using the; Auto Clear Setting; Set the desired time interval using the
25 TIMER SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to set the timers for somefunctions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “TIMERSETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key. Sleep Mode Setting The sleep mode is a function to turn off the power to the fusing unitautomat...
Page 28 - Message Time Setting; Set the time using the
26 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Preheat Mode Setting Preheat mode functions to control the power consumption by loweringthe temperature of the fusing unit to a programmed level once aprogrammed length of time has elapsed without any copier operationafter the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on...
Page 29 - ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS; Disabling of Beep When Keys Touched
27 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to enable or disable somefunctions. These programs can be set or canceled by pressing thecheck box of each program. Disabling of Beep When Keys Touched This program is used to enable or disable the beep function....
Page 31 - Disabling of PC/Modem Access
29 To disable the duplex system, press the check box of“DISABLING OF DUPLEX COPYING” to display a checkmark in the check box.To enable the duplex system, press the check box of thisprogram again to clear the check mark in the check box. Disabling of Stapler This program is used to enable or disable ...
Page 33 - OTHER PROGRAMS; Total Count; Press the “COPIER” key.
31 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OTHER PROGRAMS The following two programs are not included in the four categories. Theprograms can be selected by pressing the relevant key on the touchpanel after the key operator program mode is selected. Total Count This program is used to display the total counts, includ...
Page 34 - Auto Color Calibration; Press the “EXECUTE” key.
32 Auto Color Calibration The Auto Color Calibration program enables automatic colorgradation correction when it becomes misadjusted. NOTE: The color gradation may not be sufficiently corrected after one correctioncycle. If so, a re-execution of the program may be necessary. This program can be sele...
Page 35 - KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL
KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL When the copier is in need of service or care not usually performedby general users, the copier will stop and one of the followingmessages listed below will appear. Message Remedy CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM. See page 7-11 of the Operation Manual for staple jamr...
Page 36 - PRINTED IN JAPAN; SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; SHARP CORPORATION
AR-C250 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2000E KS1 TINSE2026FCZZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. SHARP CORPORATION
