Page 3 - CONTENTS
1 CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 3ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 5INTRODUCTION ...............................................................
Page 5 - CAUTIONS; Caution label on the machine
3 CAUTIONS Caution label on the machine The label ( ) in the fusing area of the machine indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger: Caution, hot surface Cautions on using the machine Follow the cautions below when using this machine. Warning: • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this a...
Page 6 - Cautions on handling the machine; Trademark acknowledgements
4 Cautions on handling the machine Be careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from thepackage before use. • ...
Page 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION; Laser information; SOFTWARE LICENSE
5 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Laser information SOFTWARE LICENSE The SOFTWARE LICENSE will appear when you install the software from the CD-ROM. By using all or any portion of the software on the CD-ROM or in the machine, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE. Products that...
Page 8 - INTRODUCTION; Using the manual; About the operation manuals; Operation manual for fax (for the models with the AR-FX13 option); Conventions used in this manual and online manual; Note
6 INTRODUCTION Using the manual This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the machine. For quick reference ...
Page 9 - Explanation of illustration; MAIN FEATURES; High-speed laser copying; High-quality digital image
7 Explanation of illustration Depending on the model you have and on the options installed, some of the illustrations in this manual may be different, however, the basic operations are the same. MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time* 1 is only 8.0* 2 seconds. Copying speed is 20 cop...
Page 10 - Environment and people friendly design
8 Enhanced copying features • Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) • Continuous copying of up to 99 copies is possible.• Sets of output can be offset from each other for easy separation (offset function...
Page 11 - PREPARATIONS
9 1 Chapter 1 1 This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine. PART NAMES Document glass Paper output tray extension Operation panel Power switch Front cover Handles Paper tray Power cord socket Side cover Fusing unit release lever Side cover open button Trans...
Page 12 - Operation panel
PREPARATIONS 10 Operation panel [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators Press this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, printer, scanner, fax mode indicators). Display This shows messages indicating the machine status and any problems that occur, as well as user progr...
Page 14 - Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.; POWER ON AND OFF; Power on; Warning
12 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 AND OFF The power switch is located on the left ...
Page 15 - Power off; Preheat mode; Check
PREPARATIONS 13 1 Power off Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. If the power switch is turned off while the machine is in operation, a misfeed may occur and the job that was in progress will be cancelled.In cases where the mach...
Page 16 - LOADING PAPER
14 2 Chapter 2 The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or is improperly closed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. * 1 The number of sheets of paper that can be loaded varies depend...
Page 17 - Special papers; LOADING THE PAPER TRAY
LOADING PAPER 15 2 Special papers Follow these guidelines when using special papers. ● Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must be used, feed each she...
Page 19 - Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray; Envelopes
17 2 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be inserted in the bypass tray. (C...
Page 20 - Loading paper in the bypass tray; Open the bypass tray and extend the tray.; Note for loading thick paper
LOADING PAPER 18 Loading paper in the bypass tray 1 Open the bypass tray and extend the tray. 2 Set the bypass tray paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. 3 Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the bypass tray. • Paper must be fed n...
Page 21 - CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING
19 2 CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING Follow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "PAPER SIZE" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the tray, and then press ...
Page 22 - Chapter 3; NORMAL COPYING; Using the document glass; Copying books or originals with folds or creases; MAKING COPIES
20 3 Chapter 3 This chapter explains basic copying functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass 1 Open the document cover/RSPF, and place the original face down on the document glass.[How to place the original] Align the original with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. 2 Gently clos...
Page 23 - Using the RSPF
MAKING COPIES 21 3 Removing the document cover To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse.The RSPF cannot be removed. Using the RSPF 1 Make sure that an original has not been left on the doc...
Page 25 - Setting the number of copies; SELECTING THE TRAY
MAKING COPIES 23 3 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 99 copies can be set.If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display showing "0". SELECTING THE TRAY ...
Page 26 - MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER; Original types
24 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 and five exposu...
Page 28 - A B
26 4 Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made. * When the RSPF is installed. When performing automatic two-sided copying of one-sided o...
Page 29 - CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 27 4 Using the document glass 1 Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass and close the document cover/RSPF. 2 Press the [2-SIDED COPY ( )] key until "1 TO 2" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 3 3 Press the [...
Page 30 - and
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 28 Using the RSPF 1 Place the original(s) in the RSPF. (p.21) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to two-sided copying, the last page will be one-sided. 2 Press the [2-SIDED COPY ( )] key* 1 and select the two-sided copy mode that you wish to use. The mode...
Page 31 - SORT COPY; When all originals have been scanned, press the [
29 4 SORT COPY Copies of multiple original pages can be sorted into sets. Using the document glass 1 Place the first original. (p.20) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "SORT" appears and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" positio...
Page 32 - Offset function during sort copy; If the memory becomes full
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 30 Using the RSPF 1 Place the originals. (p.21) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "SORT" appears and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then the [OK] key. 4 Select the number of copies and a...
Page 36 - CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING; AB
34 CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift) The margin shift function is used to automatically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximately 10 mm.As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can be selected. 1 Place the original(s). 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "MARGIN SH...
Page 38 - MFP driver; Printer driver; Sharpdesk; INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
36 5 Chapter 5 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 d...
Page 39 - BEFORE INSTALLATION; Hardware and software requirements
37 5 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 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model standardly...
Page 40 - Using the machine with a USB connection
38 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 44 - Connecting a USB cable; Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 42 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 conn...
Page 45 - Using the machine as a shared printer
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 43 5 Using the machine as a shared printer If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps toinstall the printer driver in the client computer. 1 Perform steps 2 through 6 in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.38). 2 Click the "Custom...
Page 47 - SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 45 5 SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER 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...
Page 51 - Chapter 6
49 6 Chapter 6 6 The machine includes a USB connector as standard equipment.The machine has the following features:• High-speed data transfer (when connected to a USB 2.0 connector)• ROPM* function* ROPM is an acronym for "Rip Once Print Many" processing. The ROPM function stores multiple pa...
Page 52 - Make sure that paper is loaded in the tray.; Cancelling a print job
50 USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.14). BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING The basic procedure for printing is explained in the following. To use convenient printer functions, see the "Online Manu...
Page 53 - Scanning from the operation panel of the machine
51 6 USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.20). SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE When scanning is performed by this method, the application that has been set in Button Manager will automatically start and the s...
Page 54 - PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS; Button Manager scan menu; SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER
PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS 52 Button Manager scan menu For information on Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file. The names in the Button Manager menu ("xxxx" in "SC1:xxxx", etc.) can be changed. See the online manual. SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER The machine support...
Page 55 - HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL; Turn on your computer.; Viewing the online manual
53 6 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUAL The online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as a printer and scanner. It also provides methods for dealing with printing or scanner problems. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Click the "s...
Page 56 - Copy mode; USER SETTINGS
54 7 Chapter 7 The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PROGRAMS The user settings consist of the following items.To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" (p.59). Copy mode Program number Pro...
Page 60 - Print mode
USER SETTINGS 58 Print mode * 1 The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not increase considerably. * 2 When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed. Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears...
Page 61 - SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM; change the setting of the selected item.
59 7 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM 1 Press the [MENU] key and then press the[OK] key. In printer mode, the user programs are accessedby simply pressing the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the item that you wish to configure in the USER PROGRAM items, and then pr...
Page 63 - Entering account control mode; Program Name; ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS
61 8 Chapter 8 8 When the account control function is enabled, you can control use of the machine by account or view the total copied pages by each account.There are some program menus for this function as in the table shown. PREPARING FOR USING ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS Entering account control mode...
Page 64 - Enabling auditing mode
ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS 62 Enabling auditing mode 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "2: ACC. CONTROL SET" and then press the [OK] key. 5 5 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "1: AUDITING MODE" and then press the [OK] key. 5 Auditing Mode is disabled by def...
Page 65 - ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL; Entering an account number; Deleting an account number
63 8 ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL This program is used to enter, delete and change account numbers. 1 After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 61 - 62, press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until [4: ACC. # CONTROL] appears and then press the [OK] key. 2 3 4 5 Entering an account number 1 Select "1. ENTER ACCOUNT...
Page 66 - Changing an account number
ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS 64 3 If you wish to delete an each account number, select "2. DELETE ONE ACCOUNT" and then press the [OK] key. 4 Enter the account number that you wish to delete with the numeric keys and then press the [OK] key. 5 Select "YES" with the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key...
Page 67 - TOTAL PER ACCOUNT; Resetting account
65 8 TOTAL PER ACCOUNT This program is used to display the page counts of each account. 1 After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 61 - 62, press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "2: TOTAL PER ACCOUNT" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2 This program is used to display the page counts of each a...
Page 68 - COPYING WHEN AUDITING MODE IS ENABLED
66 COPYING WHEN AUDITING MODE IS ENABLED When account control is enabled, the account number entry screen appears. 1 Enter your five-digit account number with the numeric keys. 2 When a valid account number is entered, the number of copies already made by that account appears for several seconds on ...
Page 70 - TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 68 Error indicator Blinks INSTALL A NEW TONER CARTRIDGE The toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall the toner car tridge. 80 Steadily lit TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY. Replacement of toner cartridge will be needed soon. Prepare a new cartridge. 80 MAINT...
Page 71 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE
69 9 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem Cause and solution Page The machine does not operate. The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. → Plug the machine into a grounded outlet. - Power switch OFF. → Turn...
Page 75 - PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE
73 9 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer.To remove the software, see "Removing the software" (p.75). MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000...
Page 76 - Plug and play screen does not appear; Click the
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 74 Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 Click the "start" bu...
Page 77 - Removing the software
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 75 9 The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Vista) In Windows 2000/XP/Vista, if the MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Play takes place without copying the required files for the MFP...
Page 78 - MISFEED REMOVAL
76 MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops operating. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. ("X" indicates the numb...
Page 79 - A: Misfeed in the paper feed area
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 77 9 A: Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. If the error indicator blinks and the misfed paper is not visible in the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper...
Page 80 - C: Misfeed in the transport area; Lower the fusing unit release lever.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 78 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 roun...
Page 81 - D: Misfeed in the RSPF
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 79 9 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 error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. D: Misfeed in the RSPF If the misf...
Page 82 - TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
80 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY." will appear in the display to alert you to purchase a new toner cartridge. on purchasing a new toner cartridge. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies ...
Page 84 - SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 82 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. 7 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH The scan head locking switch is under the original t...
Page 85 - CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT; display the count of each function.; MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
83 9 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT You can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by the copy function and printer function), as well as the output counts of each function (number of copies, number of scanned pages, number of faxes, etc.). When a count reaches 999,999 it...
Page 86 - CLEANING THE MACHINE; Cabinet; Document glass and the back side of the RSPF
84 CLEANING THE MACHINE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular basis. Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. Document glass and the back side of the RSPF Stains on the glass, RSPF scanning window, cove...
Page 87 - TRANSFER CHARGER
85 9 TRANSFER CHARGER 1 Turn the power switch off. ( p.13 ) 2 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. 3 Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slid...
Page 88 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
86 10 Chapter 10 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the unit which allows you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT (AR-FX13) This allows the machine to be used as a facsimile machine. NETWORK EXPANSION...
Page 90 - Using the AR-D33 with the printer function; USB interface cable
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 88 Using the AR-D33 with the printer function To use the AR-D33 with the printer function, follow these steps to adjust the settings in the printer driver. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printer and Other Hardware", and then cl...
Page 91 - SPECIFICATIONS; APPENDIX
89 11 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Model AR-M200 AR-M201 Type Digital Multifunctional System, Desktop Photoconductive type OPC drum Document glass type Fixed Copy/printing system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Originals size Max. A4 Copy size Max. A4Min. A6Image loss: Max...
Page 93 - Printer Function
APPENDIX 91 Printer Function * When printing same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time. Print speed* 20 ppm Resolution 600 dpi Memory Approx. 30MB Emulation SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression) Interface USB 2.0 (Full-Speed/Hi-Speed compatib...
Page 94 - Scanner Function
APPENDIX 92 Scanner Function Network Expansion kit (AR-NB2A) * Available only if the PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1N) is installed. Type Flatbed scanner Scanning method Document glass/RSPF Light source Tri-color CCD light source (CCD: 3 components; R, G, and B) Resolution* Basic: 600 dpi x 1200 dpiSettin...
Page 96 - INDEX; Symbols
94 INDEX Symbols [ ] key.......................... 10, 27, 29, 32 [ ] key ........................................... 10 [ ] key ........................................... 10 2 2 IN 1 copy ....................................... 31250-sheet paper feed unit .......... 87, 88[2-SIDED COPY( )] key . 1...
Page 99 - INDEX BY PURPOSE; Preparations; Using convenient copy functions; Connecting the computer
97 INDEX BY PURPOSE Preparations Paper, loading - Bypass tray................................... 17- Paper tray ..................................... 15 Power, turn off ................................... 13Power, turn on ................................... 12Scan head locking switch, releasing .......
Page 108 - 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 111 - OPERATION MANUAL; Route de Bollwiller - SOULTZ
AR-M200 / AR-M201_v1 AR-M200 / AR-M201 OPERATION MANUAL SHARP MANUFACTURING FRANCE S.A. Route de Bollwiller - SOULTZ 68503 GUEBWILLER CEDEX FRANCE
