Page 3 - CONTENTS
1 CHAPTER 4SUPPLIES ● PAPER .......................... 4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper ......... 4-2 Loading copy paper ................. 4-2 ● ADDING TONER ................... 4-5 ● USED TONER DISPOSAL ............ 4-7 ● STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............ 4-8 CHAPTER 5COPIER TROUBLE? ● MISFEED REMO...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; USING THIS MANUAL; For General Users
2 INTRODUCTION The AR-287, AR-337 and AR-407 copiers are digital image processing copierswhich provide high productivity and convenient features including intelligentimage-editing functions.Amongst their many useful features and functions are the document feeder,various special functions such as dua...
Page 5 - CHAPTER 1; GETTING STARTED
1-1 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. Page ● ● ● ● ● INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..................... 1-2 ● ● ● ● ● CAUTIONS ...................................... 1-3 ● ● ● ● ● POWER ON AND OFF .............................. 1...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
1-2 CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS To ensure safety and proper machine performance, please note the followingbefore initial installation and whenever the machine is to be relocated. 1. The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easyconnection. 2. Be sure to connect the p...
Page 7 - CAUTIONS
1-3 CHAPTER 1 CAUTIONS 1. Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches orsmudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. 2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. 3. Since a hard disk drive is built into the copier, be sure to turn the power switch to the “OFF” position when ...
Page 8 - Cautions on laser
1-4 CHAPTER 1 CAUTIONS GETTING STARTED Cautions Cautions on laser Wave length 785 nm +10 nm -15 nm Pulse times (2.274 µs ±2.3 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.24 mW - 0.60 mW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means ...
Page 9 - POWER ON AND OFF
1-5 CHAPTER 1 POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. When thepower switch is turned to the “ON” position, the message “ WARMING UP. PLEASE WAIT. ” will appear in the message display. Warming up takes about 65 seconds for the AR-287/337 and about 75 secondsfor th...
Page 11 - Press the INFORMATION (; INFORMATION FUNCTION
1-7 CHAPTER 1 1 Press the INFORMATION ( ) key in the standby mode. ● The screen for the information categories will appear. 2 Select the “COPIER” key to display the first screen ofthe copier feature items. ● If the toner supply is not low, this screen is not displayed.Proceed to step 3. 3 Select the...
Page 12 - USING THE TOUCH PANEL; How to use the touch panel; Selection of function
1-8 CHAPTER 1 USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel READY TO COPY. AUTO EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT 100% COPY RATIO AUTO 8/ 11 1 2 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 1 2 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT MULTI SHOT PAMPHLET COPY ERASE COVERS IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP TRANSPARENCY INSERTS DUAL PAGE COPY OK AUT...
Page 13 - Function setting icons
1-9 CHAPTER 1 READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 1 2 Function setting icons Selected special functions are indicated with their icons onthe basic screen. The setting screen for a selected functioncan be easily called by pressing its icon.If multiple special functions are selected, up to six iconswill be...
Page 15 - CHAPTER 2; MAKING COPIES
2-1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normalcopying, reduction/enlargement, and exposure adjustments. Page ● ● ● ● ● AUDITING ACCOUNTS ............................. 2-2 ● ● ● ● ● USING THE RSPF ................................. 2-3 ● ● ● ● ●...
Page 16 - AUDITING ACCOUNTS
2-2 CHAPTER 2 AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will notfunction until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 9 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE for setting the auditing mode. MAKING COPIES Auditing accounts The initial sta...
Page 17 - USING THE RADF
2-3 CHAPTER 2 USING THE RADF ● Image loss (max. 13/64" (5 mm)) can occur along theleading and trailing edges of the copies. Also imageloss (max. 13/64" (5 mm) in total) can occur along theother edges of the copies. ● The RADF can handle a maximum of 50 originals of5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to ...
Page 19 - Press the
2-5 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Using the RADF USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals andset the originals face up in the document feeder tray. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 3 Press the key on the touch panel. 4 Press the “OK” key. ...
Page 22 - COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS; Close the document feeder cover.
2-8 CHAPTER 2 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals 1 Open the document feeder cover and place an originalface down on the document glass, using the centeringscale to position it. ● When copying multi-page documents, copy from the last page tothe first page. NOTE:Do not...
Page 25 - Automatic selection; Press the “AUTO IMAGE” key on the touch panel.; AUTO IMAGE
2-11 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom Automatic selection 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on thedocument glass. ● The original size will be detected and indicated on the touchpanel. 2 Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel andselect the paper tray with ...
Page 26 - Manual selection; Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel.
2-12 CHAPTER 2 Manual selection 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on thedocument glass. 2 Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. 3 Use the MENU 1 2 key to select menu 1 or menu 2 for copy ratio selection. Menu 1 A. Preset reduction copy ratios are: 77% and 64%.B. Preset enl...
Page 27 - Enter the desired number of copies.
2-13 CHAPTER 2 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Use the “PAPER SELECT” key to select the paper traywith the desired paper size. ● If the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode is on, the appropriate copypaper size will have been automatically selected based on theoriginal size and selected copy ratio. ● If a tray of the req...
Page 28 - Open the bypass tray.
2-14 CHAPTER 2 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on thedocument glass. 2 Open the bypass tray. 3 Set the bypass tray guides to the width of the copypaper. ● Be sure to extend the tray when feeding 8-1/2" x 11"R,8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" sized paper.When feed...
Page 29 - Two-sided copying with bypass tray
2-15 CHAPTER 2 Two-sided copying with bypass tray Two-sided copies can be made manually using the bypass tray,when the heavy paper which is out of spec. for duplex module isused. 1 Place the first original face down on the document glassand make a copy. ● The first side of the copy can be made using...
Page 30 - Automatic; Press the “EXPOSURE” key on the touch panel.; EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS; TEXT; AUT
2-16 CHAPTER 2 Automatic This is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, thecharacteristics of an original being copied are “read” by the exposuresystem, and exposure adjustments are made automatically.This optimizes the contrast of the copied images by reducing the effectof colo...
Page 31 - SORT mode
2-17 CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES Sort/group 1 2 3 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 2 SORT/GROUP When the SORT ( ) icon is indicated on the touch panel, copies will be collated by sets and then delivered to the exit tray.When the SORT ( ) icon is not indicated, copies will be grouped by originals....
Page 32 - JOB MEMORY; Storing a job program; Press the PROGRAM key.; Press the “STORE/DELETE” key on the touch panel.
2-18 CHAPTER 2 JOB MEMORY Frequently used job programs can be stored in one of nine storageregisters. This is convenient for quick job recall without losing timemanually reprogramming each aspect of the job. ● All functions that can be set in the copy mode except the copyquantity setting can be stor...
Page 33 - Deleting a stored job program; Press the “DELETE” key.; Press the “EXIT” key to exit the job memory mode.; Recalling a job program; Select a stored program from 1 to 9 on the touch panel.
2-19 CHAPTER 2 JOB PROGRAMS STORE/DELETE RECALL PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. EXIT MAKING COPIES Job memory Deleting a stored job program 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a job program” on theprevious page. (1. Press the PROGRAM key. 2. Pressthe “STORE/DELETE” key.) 2 Select the storage register number of...
Page 34 - Press the INTERRUPT key.; INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
2-20 CHAPTER 2 1 Press the INTERRUPT key. ● When the document feeder is being used, the copier will stopafter completing the copying of the originals which have been fedinto the document feeder. The INTERRUPT indicator will blinkuntil the copier becomes ready for interrupt copying.Then the INTERRUPT...
Page 35 - CHAPTER 3; SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
3-1 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special copying functions including variousimage editing functions which have been made possible by digital imageprocessing technology. Page ● ● ● ● ● XY ZOOM ....................................... 3-2 ● ● ● ● ● MARGIN SHIFT ........
Page 36 - ELECT; XY ZOOM
3-2 CHAPTER 3 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on thedocument glass. 2 Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. 3 Press the “XY ZOOM” key. ● The following screen will appear. 4 Use the reduction, enlargement , and ZOOM ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal (X...
Page 38 - MARGIN SHIFT; Press the SPECIAL MODES key.; READY TO CO
3-4 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Margin shift The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the textor image to the right both on one-sided copies and on the front side of two-sided copies. The text or image is shifted to the left on the reverse side oftwo-sided copies. Shift...
Page 39 - Press the “MARGIN SHIFT” key on the touch panel.; Select the shift direction.
3-5 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Margin shift MARGIN SHIFT 3 Press the “MARGIN SHIFT” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for MARGIN SHIFT will appear. 4 Select the shift direction. ● Select “RIGHT”, “LEFT”, “DOWN” or “UP” on the touch panel.The selected shift direction will be highlighted. ...
Page 40 - A B; Press the “ERASE” key on the touch panel.
3-6 CHAPTER 3 This copier has an edge erase mode and a center 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. ● Center erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by thebindings of bound documen...
Page 41 - Select the desired erase mode.
3-7 CHAPTER 3 4 Select the desired erase mode. ● Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTER ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTERERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will behighlighted. 5 Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or center erase ifneeded. ● The amount can be adjusted between 0" and 1" in 1/8"...
Page 42 - DUAL PAGE COPYING; Press the “DUAL PAGE COPY” key on the touch panel.; TRANSPARENCY; DUAL PAGE
3-8 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Dual page copying The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces separate copies of twodocuments placed side by side on the document glass. It is especiallyuseful when copying books and other bound documents.This feature can be used in the one-sided to two-sided copying mode. DU...
Page 43 - Ensure that the desired tray is selected.
3-9 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Dual page copying 5 Ensure that the desired tray is selected. 6 Enter the desired number of copies. 7 Press the START key. ● If the SORT mode has been selected for copying multipleoriginals, proceed to the next step. If not, copying will start. 8 Replace the finished ...
Page 44 - MULTI SHOT
3-10 CHAPTER 3 The MULTI SHOT function is used to copy several originals, collectively ina specified order, onto one sheet. ● When the MULTI SHOT is selected, the copy ratio is limited between25% and 400%. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Multi shot MULTI SHOT 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or o...
Page 45 - Press the “MULTI SHOT” key on the touch panel.; Select the layout of originals on the copy.; Select a type of border line.
3-11 CHAPTER 3 5 Press the “MULTI SHOT” key on the touch panel. ● The function setting screen for MULTI SHOT will appear. 6 Select the number of originals to be included on onesheet of copies. ● Select “2in1”, “4in1”, “8in1” or “16in1” on the touch panel. ● The copy ratio will be calculated automati...
Page 46 - Press the upper “OK” key.
3-12 CHAPTER 3 9 Press the upper “OK” key. 10 Enter the desired number of copies. 11 Press the START key. ● If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originalsare scanned. ● If the document glass is used, proceed to the next step. 12 Replace the finished original with the next ori...
Page 47 - COVERS; Place the originals in the document feeder tray.; Press the “COVERS” key on the touch panel.
3-13 CHAPTER 3 COVERS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Covers The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or boththe front and back of multipage documents. ● Front cover sheets can be copied on, but only on the front side evenin the 1-sided to 2-sided and 2-sided to 2-sided copy modes.The back side...
Page 48 - Select cover placement.; NCEL
3-14 CHAPTER 3 5 Select cover placement. ● Select “FRONT”, “BACK” or “FRONT+BACK” on the touchpanel. 6 Indicate whether the front cover sheets are copied on ornot. ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. If “YES” is selected, thefirst page of the document will be copied onto the front coversheet....
Page 49 - TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS
3-15 CHAPTER 3 TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Transparency film with insert sheets When copying onto transparency film, insert sheets can be placedfollowing each transparent sheet. The insert sheets can be processedblank or can be copied with the same image as the transparent...
Page 50 - Indicate whether the insert sheets are copied on or not.; THE INSERT
3-16 CHAPTER 3 4 Indicate whether the insert sheets are copied on or not. ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. 5 Press the upper “OK” key. 6 Load transparency film into the bypass tray. 7 Ensure that the desired tray is selected for insert sheets. ● The copy paper for insert sheets must be the...
Page 51 - PAMPHLET COPY
3-17 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Pamphlet copy PAMPHLET COPY Originals(2-sided) Originals(1-sided) READY TO CO The PAMPHLET COPY function is used to arrange copies in properorder for eventual center-stapling and folding into a booklet. If the copyratio is 100% and the auto ...
Page 52 - Press the “PAMPHLET COPY” key on the touch panel.; Select the type of originals.
3-18 CHAPTER 3 3 Press the “PAMPHLET COPY” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for PAMPHLET COPY will appear. ● Depending on installation of an optional component, the “PAMPHLET COPY” function may be included in the “IMAGEEDIT” menu. In this case, press the “IMAGE EDIT” key and thenpress th...
Page 53 - Check the copy paper selection.; URE
3-19 CHAPTER 3 7 Check the copy paper selection. ● When the desired paper size is not selected, touch the desiredpaper tray on the touch panel then the AUTO IMAGE key. Thislets the copier automatically set the best reduction or enlargementratio and display it on the touch panel, judging from the pla...
Page 54 - IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS
3-20 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The JOB BUILD function allows copying of multipage documents containingup to 120 pages (the limit, however, might be up to 60 pages of 8-1/2" x 14"or 11" x 17" paper size when the copier is equipped with...
Page 55 - Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key.; Press the “JOB BUILD” key.
3-21 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 4 Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key. ● The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. 5 Press the “JOB BUILD” key. ● The “JOB BUILD” key will be highlighted. 6 Press the...
Page 56 - CENTERING
3-22 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS AUTO EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT 100% COPY RATIO READ-END PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START].WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. AUTO 8/ 11 1 2 8 Press the START key. ● Scanning of the first section will start. 9 After the first...
Page 57 - REPEAT COPY; Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel.; Press the “CENTERING” key.
3-23 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C P CLEAR PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR INTERRUPT CENTERING D REPEAT C O O BINDING CHANGE REPEAT COPY G OK OK READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT MULTI SHOT PAMPHLET COPY ERASE COVERS IMAGE EDIT TEXT STA...
Page 59 - Select the desired copy paper size.; Press the “REPEAT COPY” key on the touch panel.; POSURE
3-25 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 2 Select the desired copy paper size. ● Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and thenselect the desired paper size. 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 4 Press the “IMAGE ED...
Page 61 - Press the “B/W REVERSE” key on the touch panel.
3-27 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS READY TO CO The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. ● When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure modewill be automatically set to the TEXT mode. Other exposure modescannot be select...
Page 63 - E F
3-29 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS BINDING CHANGE This function rotates the image of originals of the second side in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode. This function isuseful for copying 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" originals in the 1-sided t...
Page 64 - Press the “BINDING CHANGE” key on the touch panel.
3-30 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Image editing functions IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on thedocument glass. 2 Press the 2-SIDED COPY key and select the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode. 3 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear....
Page 66 - TEXT STAMP; DATE
3-32 CHAPTER 3 These functions are selected by pressing the “TEXTSTAMP” key on the SPECIAL MODES screen and thenselecting from the “TEXT STAMP” menu. ● These functions will not work when non-standard sizepaper is used. ● Multiple text stamp functions can be selected at thes a m e t i m e e x c e p t...
Page 67 - Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel.; Press the “DATE” key on the touch panel.; Select the desired date format on the touch panel.; Select the pages to be stamped.; ST PAGE
3-33 CHAPTER 3 3 Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear. 4 Press the “DATE” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for DATE will appear. 5 Select the desired date format on the touch panel. ● The selected format will be highlighted. 6 Select the pages ...
Page 68 - Select the print direction.
3-34 CHAPTER 3 8 Select the print direction. ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, theportrait orientation ( ) must be selected. 9 Press the upper “OK” key. 10 Make all other desired copier selections and enter thedesired number of copies. 11 Press the START key. ● If the docum...
Page 69 - SELECT STAMP; Press the “SELECT STAMP” key on the touch panel.; Urgent
3-35 CHAPTER 3 SELECT STAMP The SELECT STAMP function adds a selected stamp such as“Confidential” and “Urgent” to the copies. The stamp will be printed inwhite on a shaded background. ● The stamps which can be selected are: “Confidential”, “Urgent”,“Copy”, “Preliminary”, “Draft”, and “Final”. ● The ...
Page 71 - Press the lower “OK” key.; POSITION; SELECT
3-37 CHAPTER 3 10 Press the lower “OK” key. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. 11 Select the print direction. ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. 12 Press the upper “OK” key. 13 Make all other desired copier selections and ...
Page 72 - WATERMARK; Draft
3-38 CHAPTER 3 1 Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on thedocument glass. 2 Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. 3 Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear. WATERMARK READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES MARG...
Page 73 - Press the “WATERMARK” key on the touch panel.
3-39 CHAPTER 3 4 Press the “WATERMARK” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for WATERMARK will appear. 5 Select the desired watermark to be printed. ● The selected watermark will be highlighted. 6 Select the pages to be printed with the watermark. ● Indicate whether the watermark is to be pr...
Page 75 - PAGE NUMBER
3-41 CHAPTER 3 -1- 1/5 1 The PAGE NUMBER function adds page numbers to the copies. ● The page number format can be selected from three types. ● The page number print position is automatically selected depending onthe selected page number format. ● If reduction or enlargement is used with this functi...
Page 76 - Press the “PAGE NUMBER” key on the touch panel.; PAGE
3-42 CHAPTER 3 4 Press the “PAGE NUMBER” key on the touch panel. ● The setting screen for PAGE NUMBER will appear. 5 Select the desired page number format. ● The selected page number format will be highlighted. 6 Select the starting page number. ● Use the or key to increment or decrement the page nu...
Page 78 - TANDEM COPY; Press the “TANDEM COPY” key on the touch panel.
3-44 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Tandem copy TANDEM COPY 1 Ensure that the two copiers are connected through thetandem-connection cable and they have been turnedon. 2 On the copier that will be set as the main copier, placethe originals in the document feeder tray or on thedocument glass. 3 Press th...
Page 80 - COPY RATIO; SETTING REVIEW; Press the REVIEW key.; or
3-46 CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Setting review 100% COPY RATIO IDED COPIES OF 1-SIDED GINALSPLE SORT HIFT :SIDE 1 SIDE 2 1inch 1inch2inl NO BORDERConfidential 1ST PAGE ONLY OT : TAMP : 1/2 ED COPIES OF 1-SIDED NALS EXIT 1/2 E SORT FT :SIDE 1 SIDE 2 1inch 1inch2inl NO BORDERConfidential : MP EXIT 1-...
Page 81 - CHAPTER 4; SUPPLIES
4-1 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper andtoner. Page ● ● ● ● ● PAPER ......................................... 4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper ......................... 4-2 Loading copy paper ................................ 4-2 ● ● ● ● ...
Page 83 - Loading paper in paper trays 1 and 2; Gently lift and pull out the paper tray.
4-3 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES Paper Loading paper in paper trays 1 and 2 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. 2 Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. ● The tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper.Do not load paper above the maximum height line. 3 Push the paper tray firmly back into the ...
Page 84 - Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.
4-4 CHAPTER 4 PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Adjust the paper size indicator to match the paper sizeto be set. ● Slide the paper size indicator to the right or left to match the papersize. 3 Adjust the front guide and left g...
Page 85 - Open the front cover.; GENUINE SUPPLIES
4-5 CHAPTER 4 The message “ (TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. PRESS FOR GUIDANCE.) ” will appear in the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. If copying is continued, copies willgradually become lighter until the copier stops and the messagedisplay changes to “ ADD TONER. PRESS FOR GUIDAN...
Page 86 - Close the front cover.
4-6 CHAPTER 4 4 Place the new toner cartridge with the tabs in thenotches as shown. 5 Slide the toner cartridge along the guides over the tonerhopper. 6 Hold the toner cartridge with one hand while pulling onthe sealing tape to remove it. 7 Tap on the top of the toner cartridge 5 times to start thef...
Page 87 - Open the toner collecting container cover.; Disengage and remove the container from the copier.; USED TONER DISPOSAL
4-7 CHAPTER 4 1 Open the toner collecting container cover. ● Push once on the door to unlatch and open it. 2 Disengage and remove the container from the copier. ● Toner cannot be reused. Do not transfer used toner to the tonerhopper. ● Remove the cap from a new toner collecting container and useit t...
Page 88 - STORAGE OF SUPPLIES; Photoconductive drum; Proper storage; Store the supplies in a location that is:; Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat.
4-8 CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES Storage of supplies GENUINE SUPPLIES STORAGE OF SUPPLIES The supplies of this copier replaced by the user include copy paper,toner, toner collecting container, and staple cartridges for the optionalfinishers (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2). For best copying results, be sure to useonly Sharp...
Page 89 - CHAPTER 5
5-1 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes how to remove misfed originals and paper and other common trouble remedies. Page l MISFEED REMOVAL ............................... 5-2 l MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ........................ 5-11 l TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 5...
Page 90 - MISFEED REMOVAL
5-2 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. If pa...
Page 91 - Misfeed in the RADF
5-3 CHAPTER 5 Misfeed in the RADF When the RADF misfeeds an original sheet, the copier will stop and the misfeed message will appear. An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: (A) in the RADF feed section, (B) in the exit roller, or (C) under the transport belt. (A) Open the feeding r...
Page 94 - Misfeed in the transport area
5-6 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMOVAL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal Misfeed in the transport area 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the misfed paper. 1 Turn the transport lever to the left. CAUTION The area behind the transport lever is hot. Use sufficient care in handling this lever. 2 Turn roller rotatin...
Page 95 - Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area
5-7 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMOVAL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 3 Turn the transport lever back into place. 3 Close the front cover. l Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area 1 Open the front cover. 2 Open the exit area cover carefully. Transport lever...
Page 97 - Misfeed in the duplex module
5-9 CHAPTER 5 MISFEED REMOVAL COPIER TROUBLE? Misfeed removal 5 Close the front cover. l Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the duplex module If the misfed paper is in the duplex module or the section below the exit area: 1 Open the exit area cover carefully. 2 Remove the misfed...
Page 99 - MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
5-11 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message READY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE REQUIRED) appears in the message display, service by an authorized Sharp Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your Service Center as soon as possible. COPIER TROUBLE? Maintenance required
Page 100 - TROUBLESHOOTING
5-12 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below. COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting Copier does not opera...
Page 101 - Self-diagnostic function
5-13 CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Dust, dirt, smudges appearon copies. Touch panel is too dark ortoo light. “ C H E C K T H E S U B M A C H I N E . ” m e s s a g e appears and the tandemcopying does not start. “ THE SYSTEM IS NOT CONFIGURED TO PERFORM TA...
Page 103 - CHAPTER 6; GENERAL INFORMATION
6-1 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 6 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes general information for using this copier. Page ● ● ● ● ● PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................... 6-2 Exterior ......................................... 6-2 Interior .......................................... 6-3 Operation pa...
Page 108 - Document glass and document cover
6-6 CHAPTER 6 USER MAINTENANCE The document glass and the document cover (RADF transport belt)must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto thecopies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass and the document cover(RADF transport belt) with a soft, clean cloth. ● If...
Page 109 - TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT; Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.
6-7 CHAPTER 6 TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT The contrast of the touch panel can be adjusted as below. 1 Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. 2 Press the “DISPLAY CONTRAST” key on the touchpanel. 3 Press the “LIGHTER” or “DARKER” key to adjust thecontrast. 4 Press the “OK” key. ETTINGS DISPLAY CONTRAST K...
Page 110 - SPECIFICATIONS; COPIER
6-8 CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications COPIER AR-287 AR-337 AR-407 Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original feed system Reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes M...
Page 111 - DUPLEX MODULE
6-9 CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications DUPLEX MODULE Paper type Ordinary paper only Number of copies 1 (trayless system) Copy paper size 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" Copy paper weight 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. Specifications a...
Page 113 - CHAPTER 7; OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
7-1 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the Finisher (AR-FN1N,AR-FN2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC1N), Stand/500-sheet PaperDrawer (AR-DE1N) and Dual Tray Output Unit (AR-TR1). Page ● ● ● ● ● SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......................... 7-2 ● ● ...
Page 115 - PART NAMES
7-3 CHAPTER 7 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and thesecond groups copies by original. When the optional finisher (AR-FN1N) is installed, the copier can automaticallystaple the sorted copies. Each colla...
Page 116 - Offset stack
7-4 CHAPTER 7 Offset stack OFFSET mode When copying in the SORT mode, each collated set ofcopies will be stacked offset approximately 1.2 inch (30mm) from the previous set. When copying in the GROUPmode, copies will be offset stacked in groups of multiplecopies from the same original. NON-OFFSET mod...
Page 117 - Sort and group
7-5 CHAPTER 7 Sort and group When SORT is selected, the SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and copies will be collated by sets.When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and collated copies will be stapled automatically.When the SORT or STAPLE SORT icon is not indicated on...
Page 118 - Staple sort; Set the originals in the document feeder tray.
7-6 CHAPTER 7 Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11"x 17" size copies. Stapled sets cannot be delivered to the top tray.NOTE:Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizesin the ...
Page 119 - Select the desired stapling position.; SORT
7-7 CHAPTER 7 4 Select the desired stapling position. ● The AR-FN1N finisher has three selectable stapling positions asshown below. 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Set the number of copies. 7 Press the START key. ● When copying of one set is completed, the copies will be auto-matically stapled and delivered...
Page 120 - Using the document glass; Press the OUTPUT key.
7-8 CHAPTER 7 Using the document glass 1 Set the original on the document glass with the cornerto be stapled to the upper right. ● Copy from the last page to the first page. ● If the number of copies in one set is more than 50 for8-1/2" x 11" or 8-1/2" x 11"R paper or 25 for 8-1/2...
Page 121 - Set the number of copies.
7-9 CHAPTER 7 5 Press the “OK” key. 6 Set the number of copies. 7 Press the START key. 8 Remove the finished original with the next original afterthe START key indicator lights up, and then press theSTART key. Repeat this step until all originals have beenscanned. ● Up to 120 sheets of 8-1/2" x ...
Page 122 - Staple cartridge replacement; Turn the stapler unit to face up.
7-10 CHAPTER 7 Staple cartridge replacement The message “ SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES. ” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisheraway from the copier. 2 Turn the...
Page 123 - Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge.
7-11 CHAPTER 7 6 Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicksin place. ● Insert the new cartridge by aligning the arrows on the cartridgewith those on the box. Check that the cartridge locks in place bypulling it slightly. ● The cartridge holds 5,000 staples. 7 Remove the rear paper ...
Page 124 - Staple jam removal
7-12 CHAPTER 7 Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, “ CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM. ” will be displayed. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below. 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisheraway from the copier. 2 Turn the stapler unit...
Page 125 - Return the lever to its original position.
7-13 CHAPTER 7 6 Return the lever to its original position. 7 Insert the staple box to the stapler unit until it clicks inplace. 8 Return the stapler unit to face down. 9 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N)
Page 126 - Misfeed in the upper transport area
7-14 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs.The message “ A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. ” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATI...
Page 128 - Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place.; Misfeed in the lower transport area
7-16 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 8 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the lower transport area 1 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisheraway from the copier. ...
Page 129 - Open the paper transport area cover of the finisher.
7-17 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 3 Open the paper transport area cover of the finisher. 4 Use the transport area lever to open the transport. 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Close the transport.
Page 130 - Close the paper transport area cover.
7-18 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN1N) FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 7 Remove the misfed paper. ● Remove the misfed paper from the paper transport area. ● If the misfed paper is not seen in the paper transport area, turnthe roller rotating knob to feed the paper. 8 Close the paper transport area ...
Page 138 - Open the stapler cover.
7-26 CHAPTER 7 Staple cartridge replacement The message “ ADD STAPLES. ” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the green release lever and remove the staplecartridge from the stapler. ● A few staples will be left in ...
Page 139 - Close and open the stapler cover.
7-27 CHAPTER 7 Staple jam removal 1 Close and open the stapler cover. 2 Remove all copies from the tray. 3 Insert a new sheet of paper (8-1/2” x 11” or A4 size) tothe tray as shown in the picture to make the staplerwork properly. 4 Check that the first staple of the cartridge is at the tip ofthe car...
Page 143 - Loading copy paper; When the button lamp goes out, pull the paper tray out.; Load the paper onto the feed table.; Gently push the large capacity tray back into place.
7-31 CHAPTER 7 Loading copy paper 1 Press the paper tray control button on the large capacitytray. ● The button lamp will blink while the feed table is lowering andwill go out when the tray is ready to be opened. 2 When the button lamp goes out, pull the paper tray out. ● Do not pull the paper tray ...
Page 145 - If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull the tray out.
7-33 CHAPTER 7 3 Push the large capacity tray toward the copier and latchit into place. 4 If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull the tray out. ● When pulling the large capacity tray out, be sure to pull it out afterthe paper tray control button lamp goes out. 5 Remove the misfed paper. 6 Gentl...
Page 148 - Close the paper drawer and the lower right side cover.
7-36 CHAPTER 7 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs.The message “ A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. ” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key formore detailed information as necessary. 1 Open the lower right ...
Page 149 - DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT
7-37 CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Dual tray output unit (AR-TR1) DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT ( AR-TR1 ) This optional unit can deliver interrupt copies to the lower exit tray. PART NAMES Upper exit tray (AR-TE1) Lower exit tray (AR-TE1) Upper exit tray (First tray) ● Ordinary (non-interrupt) copies are de...
Page 151 - 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 152 - SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; SHARP CORPORATION; PRINTED IN JAPAN
AR-287/AR-337/AR-407 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN 00B DSC1 CINSE1949FC51 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2 0 0 0 B D S C 1CINSE1949FC51