Sharp AR-5520S - Manual

6 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL ON LINE key ( ) / indicator Press to toggle the machine between online and off-line. The indicator lights up when the machine is online, and goes off when the machine is off-line. The indicator blinks while the machine is receiving print data and while prin...

8 POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. POWER ON Turn the power switch to the "ON" position. It will take about 45 seconds for the machine to warm up. While the machine is warming up, the POWER SAVE indicator ( ) will blink. (The POWER SAVE indicator (...

9 1 LOADING PAPER The paper required indicator ( ) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed tray, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. * 1 A5 can be used in the upper paper t...

10 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper. Loading the paper tray 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. Push the centre of the ...

11 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 1 Loading the bypass tray 1 Unfold the bypass tray. When feeding large paper such as B4 and A3, pull out the bypass tray extension. 2 Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. 3 Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. To prevent a misfeed,...

12 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Envelopes Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur.• Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows.• Envelopes with rough fibres, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces.• Envelopes with two or more flaps.• Envelopes with tape, film, or paper at...

15 2 Chapter 2 COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the copy functions. NORMAL COPYING This section explains how to make a regular copy.If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (p.39) , enter your 3-digit account number. Copying from the document glass 1 Open the document cover/SPF, an...

16 COPY FUNCTIONS Copying from the SPF 1 Make sure that an original has not been left on the document glass. Close the SPF. 2 Adjust the original guides to the size of the original(s). 3 Set the original(s) face up in the document feeder tray. ● Insert the original into the document feeder tray as f...

18 COPY FUNCTIONS MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types ...

19 COPY FUNCTIONS 2 SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies. ● The set number of copies appears in the display. A maximum of 999 copies (factory default setting) can be set. ● If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display showing...

20 COPY FUNCTIONS 4 Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key ( ). The AUTO IMAGE indicator ( ) lights up and the appropriate ratio for the original size and paper size is selected. (The indicator of the selected ratio will light up.) 5 Set the number of copies and other copy settings, and then press the [START] k...

24 DUAL PAGE COPYING A dual page original can be automatically separated into two pages during copying. This feature is convenient for making copies of books and other dual page originals on individual sheets of paper. 1 Place the original on the document glass, aligning the division between the pag...

25 2 INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt Copying) A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, the copy run will resume using the original copy settings. 1 Press the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) to interrupt the copy run. The INTERRUPT in...

26 3 Chapter 3 PRINTER FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the printer functions.The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.9) . BASIC PRINTING The following example explains how to print a document from WordPad.Before printing, make ...

27 PRINTER FUNCTIONS 3 If the tray runs out of paper during printing Add paper to the tray or press the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ) to select a different tray, and then press the [ON LINE] key ( ) to resume printing. Note that if the "Auto tray switching" setting in the system settings is enabled...

29 3 SETTING ADVANCED PRINT FUNCTIONS This section explains major advanced print functions.The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver, see "BASIC PRINTING" ...

30 PRINTER FUNCTIONS FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER (Fit To Paper Size) The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine.Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print a...

31 PRINTER FUNCTIONS 3 ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. 1 Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver se...

32 PRINTER FUNCTIONS ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Image Adjustment) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed o...

33 3 SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used settings or complex colour settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them. SAVIN...

35 4 Chapter 4 USER SETTINGS This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level and the system settings, which are custom settings that control fine points of the machine's operation. ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment, which au...

36 CUSTOMISING SETTINGS (System Settings) The system settings allow you to customise the machine to match your needs. SYSTEM SETTINGS Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1 Auto clear time 1: OFF2: 10 sec.3: 20 sec. 4: 60 sec. 5: 90 sec.6: 1...

38 USER SETTINGS SELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM SETTING 1 Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until the alarm indicators ( , , , , ) blink. The display shows "- -" with the left hyphen blinking. 2 Enter the program number with the numeric keys. • See "SYSTEM SETTINGS" ( p.36 to p.37 ) fo...

39 4 SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE AUDITING MODE When "Auditing mode" is enabled, a count is kept of the number of copies made by each account (up to 20 accounts can be established), and the counts can be displayed and totalled as necessary. In "Auditing mode", the display shows "- ...

40 USER SETTINGS SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS 1 Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until the alarm indicators ( , , , , ) blink. The display shows "- -" with the left hyphen blinking. 2 Enter the program number with the numeric keys. • See "AUDITING MODE SETTINGS" (p.39) for the progr...

41 USER SETTINGS 4 Auditing mode (program No.10) 1 Press the [1] key to enable "Auditing mode" or the [0] key to disable it, and then press the [START] key ( ). 2 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ). Account number entry (program No.11) If 20 accounts have already been established, the error code "...

42 USER SETTINGS Resetting account (program No.15) The copy count of a single account or all accounts can be reset to 0. If no account numbers have been established, the error code "15E" will appear in the display. [Resetting all accounts] Press the [1] key and then press the [START] key ( )...

43 5 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience difficulty using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. Many problems can be easily resolved by the user. If you are unable to solv...

49 5 INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES If one of the following indicators lights up or one of the following messages appears in the display, check the meaning of the indicator or message in the following table and take appropriate action. Indication Cause and solution Page Maintenance indicator Steadi...

50 MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the misfeed indicator ( ) and a misfeed location indicator ( ) will blink and the machine will automatically stop.Check the blinking misfeed location indicator to identify the location of the misfeed and remove it. MISFEED IN THE SPF 1 Remove the misfed orig...

51 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Section C Remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed from the exit area, open the moveable part of the document feeder tray and remove the original. 2 Open and close the SPF to make the misfeed location indicator stop blinking....

52 TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE MACHINE 1 Open the bypass tray and the side cover. 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. A. Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Push gently on both ends of the front cover and open ...

53 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 B. Misfeed in the fusing area 1 Push gently on both ends of the front cover and open it. 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. 3 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Be careful not to tear the m...

54 TROUBLESHOOTING C. Misfeed in the transport area 1 Open the fusing paper guide by pressing down the green-labeled projection on the guide and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 2 If the misfed paper cannot be removed by the previous step but is visibl...

55 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY 1 Lift and pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 2 Open and close the side cover. The misfeed indicator ( ) will go out. 3 Close the upper paper tray. Push the upper pape...

56 TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY 1 Open the lower side cover. Grasp the handle to open the lower side 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, lift and pull out the lower paper tray and re...

57 5 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) lights up, the toner cartridge will need replacement soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner car tridge replacement required indicator ( ) blinks, the toner cartridge must be replaced before copying c...

58 6 Chapter 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE This chapter explains how to keep the machine operating smoothly, including viewing copy count, the toner level indicator, and cleaning the machine. CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT When "Auditing mode" is "...

59 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL The toner level is indicated by a 6-level display. Use it as a guideline for replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until the alarm indicators ( , , , , ) blink. The display will show "- -". 2 Hold down the [Copy ratio...

61 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water. CLEANING THE TRA...

62 7 Chapter 7 PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES Optional equipment and supplies are explained in this chapter. To purchase optional equipment and supplies, contact your authorised service representative. PERIPHERAL DEVICES As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to...

63 PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES 7 SINGLE PASS FEEDER For the names of the parts of the SPF, see "PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS" (p.4) . Specifications 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/2 X 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT These paper feed units provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copi...

64 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user are paper and toner cartridge. PROPER STORAGE ● Store the supplies 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. P...