Sharp AL-1633, AL-1644 User Manual

MODEL

AL-1633 AL-1644

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL

Page

AL-1633

• BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

• COPY FUNCTIONS

• PRINTER/SCANNER

FUNCTIONS

• USER SETTINGS

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

• SUPPLIES

• APPENDIX

AL-1644

The CE mark logo label is affixed on an equipment in case that the directives described in the above sentence are applicable to the product. (This sentence is not applicable in any country where the above directives are not required.)

Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier instead of "ON" and "OFF". If your copier is so marked, please read "I" for "ON" and " " for "OFF".

Caution! For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG. Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC. Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla

direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i derektivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC. Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä

93/68/EEC.

Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.

● Checks ● Passports ● Driver's licenses

● Money ● Stamps ● Bonds ● Stocks ● Bank drafts

CONTENTS

CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 3

● CAUTIONS ON USING..................................................................................................................................... 3

● IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE ........................................................... 3

● CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ............................................................................................................................. 4

● CAUTIONS ON LASER .................................................................................................................................... 4

● ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 5

USING THE MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 5

● ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS............................................................................................................. 5

● THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE INDICATIONS ....................................................... 5

● CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................... 6

● SPF ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

● DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS.............................................................................................................. 6

MAIN FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 7

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................... 8

● OPERATION PANEL ......................................10

CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND

ACCESSORIES ............................................... 12

● UNPACKING...................................................12

SET-UP ............................................................ 13

INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE................ 14

POWER ON AND OFF..................................... 15

● POWER ON ....................................................15

● POWER OFF ..................................................15

LOADING PAPER............................................ 16

● PAPER............................................................16

● LOADING PAPER...........................................17

● CHANGING A TRAY’S PAPER SIZE

NORMAL COPYING ........................................ 21

● MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER ....24

● SELECTING THE TRAY.................................24

● SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES ...........25

REDUCTION/ENLAREGMENT/ZOOM............ 25

● AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION .................25

● MANUAL RATIO SELECTION........................26

●

TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS

TRAY................................................................ 29

DUAL PAGE COPYING................................... 30

INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN ....................... 31

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

SETTING ........................................................19

COPY FUNCTIONS

SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY

............................27

USING THE PRINTER MODE ......................... 32

● BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING.......... 32

USING THE SCANNER MODE ....................... 33

● SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE

● SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER........ 34

OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND

SCANNER MODES ......................................... 35

ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE

LEVEL.............................................................. 36

ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE .................. 37

CUSTOMISING SETTINGS ............................. 38

● USER PROGRAMS ....................................... 38

● SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER

SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE................. 41

● AUDITING MODE .......................................... 41

● AUDITING MODE SETTINGS ....................... 41

●

PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS

MACHINE ...................................................... 33

USER SETTINGS

PROGRAM .................................................... 40

SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS

..... 42

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 45

● MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS.................46

● PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS .....49

INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES .... 53

MISFEED REMOVAL....................................... 54

●

MISFEED IN THE SPF (only on the SPF model)

........................................................................54

● MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY .................55

● MISFEED IN THE MACHINE..........................56

● MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY ......59

● MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY .....60

REPLACING THE TD CARTRIDGE ................ 61

REPLACING THE DRUM CARTRIDGE .......... 62

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT ... 64

● CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT...64

CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL AND DRUM

CARTRIDGE LIFE ........................................... 65

● TONER LEVEL ...............................................65

● DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE ..............................65

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.............................. 66

● CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND

● CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER

● CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER ......67

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

SPF/DOCUMENT COVER .............................66

FEED ROLLER ...............................................66

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 70

SOFTWARE LICENSE .................................... 73

INDEX .............................................................. 75

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............................... 68

● SUPPLY PART NUMBERS ............................68

● PROPER STORAGE ......................................68

MOVING INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 69

SUPPLIES

CAUTIONS

Follow the cautions below when using this machine.

CAUTIONS ON USING

Warning:

• 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.

Caution:

• Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on.

• Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

• Place the machine on a firm, level surface.

• Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location.

• When the machine is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

• When moving the machine, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

• Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the machine.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

• The socket-outlet should be installed near the machine and should be easily accessible.

IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE

Improper installation may damage the machine. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved.

Caution

Do not install your machine in areas that are:

•

damp, humid, or very dusty

•

poorly ventilated

If the machine is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the machine. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the machine at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use.

•

exposed to direct sunlight

•

subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater.

The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and disconnection.

Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.

Note

Be sure to allow the required space around the machine

Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.

20 cm (8")

for servicing and proper ventilation.

20 cm

(8")

20 cm

(8")

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

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. Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight.

• Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge, causing smudges on copies.

Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use.

• If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result.

Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge.

• Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.

CAUTIONS ON LASER

Wave length 785 nm + 10 nm/- 15 nm

Pulse times (8.141 µs ± 0.1 µs)/7 mm

Output power 0.14 mW – 0.22 mW

Trademark acknowledgements

•Microsoft® Windows® operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP are trademarks

• or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

As an the

NERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets

NERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 familiarise yourself with this manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a handy location.

ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS

The operation manuals for the machine are as follows:

Operation Manual (Digital Multifunctional System) (this manual)

This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the machine as a copier.

Online Manual (on the accessory CD-ROM)

This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer or a scanner.

Software Setup Guide (separate manual)

This manual contains instructions for installing the software that allows the machine to be used with your computer and procedures for establishing initial printer settings.

THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE INDICATIONS

An "R" appearing at the end of an original or paper size, etc. (A4R) indicates that the original or paper is oriented horizontally as shown below.

Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal (landscape) orientation (B4, A3) do not contain the "R" in their size indication.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

The above illustration is used in instances where a function and/ or the operation of the machine is the same on both models.

Warning

Caution

Note

Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.

Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.

SPF

This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF".

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

This manual covers the following models.

Model AL-1644 AL-1633

Appearance

Platen cover/SPF Single pass feeder Platen cover

Paper tray Two (250 x 2) One (250 x 1)

MAIN FEATURES

High-speed laser copying

• First-copy time*1 at 300 dpi*2 is only 7.2 seconds .

• Copying speed is 16 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace

productivity.

*1First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.

"dpi" ("dots per inch") is unit that is used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in a printed or scanned image.

High-quality digital image

• High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed.

• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, two original modes can be selected: "TEXT" for text-only originals,

and "PHOTO" for photographs. The exposure can be adjusted to five levels in each mode.

• The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and colour photos.

Enhanced copying features

• Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.)

• Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible. (Can be changed to a maximum of 99 copies in the user programs.)

• The user programs allow customised machine settings and management. Access to the machine can be controlled by enabling audit mode.

Scan once/Print many

• The machine is equipped with a memory buffer allowing the machine to scan an original once and make up to 999 copies of the scanned image. This improves workflow, reduces operating noise from the machine and reduces wear and tear on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability.

Laser printer function

• The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer. (See the accompanying Software Setup Guide.)

Colour scanner function

• The accompanying scanner driver can be installed and the machine connected to a computer using a USB cable to enable use as a scanner. (See the accompanying Software Setup Guide.)

Environment and people friendly design

• Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in use.

• A universal design has been implemented in the product whereby the height of the operation panel and shape of the keys are designed to be usable by as many people as possible.

12 13

This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Chapter 1

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Document feeder cover (only on the SPF model) /document cover (only on the document cover model)

Open to make copies from the document glass. (p.21)

Document glass

Place an original that you wish to copy/scan face down here. (p.21)

Handles

Use to move the machine.

Power switch

Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.15)

Operation panel

Contains operation keys and indicator lights. (p.10)

Paper output tray

Copies and prints are deposited to this tray.

Front cover

Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance. (p.56, p.61)

Paper trays

Each tray holds 250 sheets of paper. (p.17)

Side cover

Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance.

Side cover handle

Pull to open the side cover. (p.55)

Bypass tray guides

Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.18)

Bypass tray

Paper including special paper (such as transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray. (p.18

Bypass tray extension

Pull out when feeding large paper such as B4 and A3. (p.18)

Charger cleaner

Use to clean the transfer charger. (p.67)

USB 1.1 port

Connect to your computer to use the printer and scanner functions. (Software Setup Guide)

(p.55, p.61)

p.29)

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

24 23

25 26

1917

to are only on the SPF

model.

Parallel port

Connect to your computer to use the printer function. (Software Setup Guide)

Document feeder tray

Place the original(s) that you wish to copy/scan face up here. Holds up to 40 originals.

Original guides

Adjust to the size of the originals.

Feeding roller cover

Open to remove misfed originals. (p.54)

Right side cover

Open to remove misfed originals. (p.54)

Exit area

Originals exit the machine here after copying/scanning.

TD cartridge

Contains toner. (p.61)

TD cartridge strap

Lift to remove the TD cartridge (p.61)

TD cartridge lock release lever

To replace the TD cartridge, pull out the TD cartridge while pulling up on this lever. (p.61)

Roller rotating knob

Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.56, p.57)

Fusing unit release levers

To remove a paper misfeed from the fusing unit, push down on these levers and remove the paper. (p.57)

The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch

Warning

the fusing unit when removing misfed paper. Doing so may cause a burn or injury.

Drum cartridge

Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. (p.62)

Drum cartridge handle

Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. (p.62)

Fusing unit paper guide

Open to remove misfed paper.

Note

The model name can be seen on the machines front cover.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

12 34 56

1 2 3 4 5

AL-1633

OPERATION PANEL

SCAN MENU key

Use to scan by means of the provided Button Manager software. (p.34)

SCAN key ( ) / indicator

Press to switch the machine to scanner mode and scan by means of the provided Button Manager software.

(p.33)

The indicator blinks during scanning

and transmission of the scanned data.

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 printing is paused. (p.32)

DUAL PAGE COPY key ( ) / indicator

Use to make individual copies of the two pages of an open book or other two-page original. (p.30)

XY-ZOOM key ( ) / indicator

Press to change the horizontal and vertical copy ratios independently. (p.27)

AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key ( / / ) / indicators

AUTO

Use to select the exposure mode: "AUTO", "TEXT", or "PHOTO". (p.24)

AUDIT CLEAR key ( )

ACC.#-C

Closes an open account. (p.44)

AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator ( )

AUTO

Paper of the proper size will be automatically selected depending on the original size and selected copy ratio when this indicator is on. (p.22)

Alarm indicators

[ ] TD cartridge replacement required indicator

(p.53)

[ ] Drum cartridge replacement required

indicator (p.53) [ ] Paper required indicator (p.53) [ ] Misfeed indicator (p.53)

POWER SAVE indicator ( )

Lights up when the machine is in a power save mode. (p.15)

Display

Shows the set number of copies, as well as the copy ratio, user program function or setting code, or an error code when an error occurs. When the [SCAN] key

is pressed to enter

() scanner mode, the display shows the port used (U_1 for USB 1.1). When Button Manager software is used, the display shows a program number. (p.25, p.33, p.40)

Copy ratio display key ( )

Hold down when the machine is not in use to display the copy ratio in the display. (p.27)

ZOOM indicator

Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. (p.27)

Zoom keys ( , ) Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio

from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (p.27)

INTERRUPT key ( ) / indicator

Interrupts a copy run. (p.31)

Light and Dark keys ( , ) / indicators Use to adjust the TEXT or PHOTO exposure level.

(p.24)

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

INTERRUPT

ZOOM

135

25 400%

AUTO

ENTER

AUTO

ACC.#-C

AUTO

A3 A4 A4 A5 B4

EXTRA

200

141

86 81 70

122 115

100

6 7

12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

(Two-tray model only)

ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key ( ) / ORIGINAL SIZE indicators

ENTER

Use to enter the original size. (p.19) The selected original size will light up.

PAPER SIZE indicators

Light up to show the selected copy paper size. (p.19)

PAPER SIZE ENTER key ( )

Use to set the paper size in the paper trays. (p.19)

SPF indicator (only on the SPF model)

Lights up when originals are set in the document feeder tray. (p.22)

TRAY SELECT key ( )

Use to manually select a paper tray. (p.24)

AUTO IMAGE key ( ) / indicator

AUTO

Press for automatic copy ratio selection. (p.25)

Paper feed location / misfeed location indicators

The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit indicator ( ). (p.24)

The general location of misfed paper is shown by a blinking red indicator ( ). (p.54)

PRESET RATIO selector keys ( , ) / indicators

Use to select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. (p.26)

[] key

Use to check the total number of pages scanned. (p.64)

Numeric keys

Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make user program entries. (p.25)

To display the total number of pages output by the machine, hold the [0] key down. (p.64)

[ ] key

Use to check the total number of copies made

START key ( ) /indicator

Press to make a copy (p.21). Also press to exit "Auto power shut-off" mode and to set a user program. Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

CLEAR ALL key ( )

Clears all selected settings and returns the machine to the initial settings. (p.15)

CLEAR key ( )

Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run.

(p.64)

CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS

Machine

Operation manual and software CD-ROM

Power cord

Drum cartridge

(installed in machine)

TD cartridge

AND ACCESSORIES

Open the carton and check to ensure that the following components and accessories are included.

Note

UNPACKING

Be sure to lift by the handles on both sides of the machine by two persons to unpack the machine and carry it to the installation location.

• If anything is not included or is damaged, contact your authorised service representative.

• Save the carton and packing materials. These can be re-used for transporting the machine, should it be

necessary.

SET-UP

Remove all pieces of tape, then open

the SPF or the document cover and remove the protective material.

Use a coin (or other suitable object) to

remove the screw.

Note

Install the TD cartridge.

For installation of the TD cartridge, see the next page.

Gently lift and pull out the paper tray

until it stops.

Remove the pressure plate lock.

Rotate the pressure plate lock in the direction of the arrow to remove it while pressing down the pressure plate of the paper tray.

Store the screw in the paper tray as described in step 6 because it must be used if the machine has to be moved. (p.69)

Store the pressure plate lock which

has been removed in step 5 and the screw which has been removed in step 2 in the front of the paper tray.

Pressure plate lock

Screw

Ensure that the power switch of the

machine is in the OFF position. Plug the power cord into the nearest outlet.

• If you use the machine in a country other

Caution

Note

than the country where the machine was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the machine into an incompatible power supply, severe damage to the machine will result.

• Only insert the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket. Do not use extension cords or power strips.

Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.

To store the pressure plate lock, rotate the lock to fix it on the relevant location. For two-tray model, follow steps 4 to 6 for both the upper and lower trays except for storage of the screw.

INSTALLING THE TD CARTRIDGE

4 or 5 times

Push gently on both ends of the front

cover and open it.

Remove the new TD cartridge from the

bag. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times.

Insert the TD cartridge along the

guides until it locks in place.

If there is any dirt or dust on the TD cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge.

Close the front cover.

The TD cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) will go out.

Note

• Before closing the front cover, make sure that the TD cartridge is correctly installed.

• When closing the front cover, gently hold both ends.

Remove the protective cover from the

TD cartridge by unlatching three cover hooks from the holes on the cartridge and then pulling the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

POWER ON AND OFF

Initial settings

The machine assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed, and approximately one minute after the last copy is made in any mode.

Copy ratio: 100%, Exposure: Automatic Copy quantity: 0, All special copier modes: Off Auto paper selection

: On,

Paper feed station

: The tray selected in the "Default tray setting" in the user programs.(p.39)

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 ( ) will go off when the machine is ready to copy.)

However, you can make desired settings and press the [START] key ( ) during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up.

Note

• The machine reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed, or when no keys are pressed for the preset "Auto clear time" following the end of a copy job. When the machine reverts to the initial settings, all settings and functions selected to that point are canceled. The "Auto clear time" can be changed in the user programs. (p.38)

• The machine is initially set to automatically enter power save mode if not used for copying, printing, or scanning for a preset period of time. This setting can be changed in the user programs. (p.38)

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.

Check the following to make sure the machine is not in operation:

• The START indicator is lit. (Initial state)

• The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) is lit. ("Preheat

mode" or "Auto power shut-off" mode)

Power Save Modes

The machine has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reducing the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are "Preheat mode" and "Auto power shut-off mode".

Preheat mode

This function automatically switches the machine to a low power consumption state if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) lights up, however, the keys on the operation panel can be used. Normal operation automatically resumes when a key on the operation panel is pressed, an original is placed, or a print job is received.

Auto power shut-off mode

This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. All lights except the POWER SAVE indicator ( ) and ON LINE indicator ( ) go off. To resume normal operation, press the [START] key ( ). Normal operation also resumes automatically when a print job is received or scanning is begun from a computer. While in auto power shut-off mode, no keys (except the [START] key ( )) can be used.

Note

The preheat activation time and the "Auto power shut-off timer" can be changed using user programs. It is suggested that you set times that are appropriate for your usage of the machine. (p.38)

LOADING PAPER

The paper required indicator ( ) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.

PAPER

For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.

Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity

Paper tray Standard paper

Recycled paper

Bypass tray Standard paper

Recycled paper

Thick paper Max. 200 g/m

Transparency film Labels

Envelopes International DL

A5* A4 B4 A3

A6R to A3 56 g/m

(110 mm x 220 mm) International C5 (162 mm x 229 mm) Commercial 9 (3-7/8" x 8-7/8") Commercial 10 (4-1/2" x 9-1/2")

56 g/m

to 90 g/m2 *2250 sheets

(Load paper lower than the line on the tray)

to 80 g/m

100 sheets *

Load one sheet of these papers at a time to the bypass tray.

5 sheets

*1A5 can be used in the upper paper tray but cannot be used in other trays (including trays in optional paper feeding unit).

When making a large number of copies or prints using 90 g/m2 paper, remove the output from the paper output tray when about 100 pages have been printed. The output may not stack correctly if more than 100 pages are allowed to accumulate.

The number of sheets of the paper which can be set changes with the weight of a paper.

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 sheet one at a time using the bypass tray (do not attempt continuous copying or printing).

●●●● There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this

machine. Before using special paper, contact your authorised service representative.

●●●● Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable.

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

Gently lift and pull out the paper tray

until it stops.

Push the pressure plate down until it

locks in place.

Push the centre of the pressure plate down until it locks into place.

Fan the paper.

If the paper is not fanned, double-feeds or misfeeds may occur.

Gently push the paper tray into the

machine.

Note

If you loaded a different size of paper than was loaded previously in the tray, go to "CHANGING A TRAY’S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.19).

Load paper into the tray.

Note

• Do not load paper higher than the line on the tray (up to 250 sheets).

• Make sure that the paper fits under the tabs on the right side of the tray.

• Make sure the stack of paper is straight before loading it. When adding paper, take the remaining paper out and combine it into a single stack with the new paper.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Loading the bypass tray

Unfold the bypass tray.

When feeding large paper such as B4 and A3, pull out the bypass tray extension.

Set the paper guides to the copy

paper width.

Insert the paper (print face down) all

the way into the bypass tray.

To prevent a misfeed, verify once more that the paper guides are adjusted to the width of the paper.

Note

If you loaded paper in the bypass tray, press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the bypass tray. The bypass tray will not be selected automatically.

Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray

• Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray.

• Be sure to place A6 or A5 size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram ( ).

Available Not available

• When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps (not the closure flap).

• Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray.

• When adding paper, first remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added and then reload as a single stack. The paper to be added must be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray.

• Do not use paper that is smaller than the original. This may cause smudges or unclean images.

• Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine. This may cause

smudges or unclean images.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

A3 A4 A4 A5 B4

ENTER

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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 attached to the flap.

• Envelopes with a fold in the flap.

• Envelopes with glue on the flap to be moistened for sealing.

• Envelopes with labels or stamps.

• Envelopes that are slightly inflated with air.

• Envelopes with glue protruding from the seal area.

• Envelopes with part of the seal area peeled off.

CHANGING A TRAY’S PAPER SIZE SETTING

Follow these steps to change a tray’s paper size setting.

Note

Hold down the [PAPER SIZE ENTER]

• The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed, or during interrupt copying.

• During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed.

• A5 size paper can only be selected in upper paper tray.

• Do not load paper that is a different size than the paper size setting. Copying will not be possible.

key ( ) for more than 5 seconds to set the selected paper size.

The currently selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light steadily. All other indicators will go out.

If the machine has two paper trays,

use the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the paper tray for which you wish to change the paper size setting.

Each time the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) is pressed, a paper tray will be indicated with a blinking paper feed location indicator.

Use the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] key

( ) to select the paper size.

The indicator of the selected paper size lights

ENTER

up.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Squeeze the lock lever of the front

guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper, and move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.

Left guide

Front guide

• The front guide is a slide-type guide. Grasp the locking knob on the guide and slide the guide to the indicator line of the paper to be loaded.

• The left guide is an insert-type guide. Remove it and then insert it at the indicator line of the paper to be loaded.

Press the [START] key ( ) and then

press the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] key ().

To change the paper size setting of another tray, repeat steps 2 to 5 after pressing the [START] key ( ).

Important points when using the printer mode

• Make sure that the tray's paper size setting is the same as the tray's paper size setting in the printer driver. For example, if the tray's paper size setting is A4R, set "Setting Paper Size" to "A4-R". For more information, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p.11) in the "Software Setup Guide".

Note

Affix the paper size label for the paper size selected in step 3 to the label position on the right end of the tray.

This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustment.

NORMAL COPYING

This section explains how to make a regular copy. If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (p.43), enter your 3-digit account number.

Copying from the document glass

Chapter 2

COPY FUNCTIONS

Open the document cover/SPF, and

place the original.

Place the original face down on the document glass. Align it with the original size scale.

Note

Close the document cover/SPF.

An original up to A3 can be placed on the document glass.

Press the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER]

key ( ) and select the original size.

ENTER

When the original size is selected, the tray with the

ENTER

●

Make sure that the PAPER SIZE indicator lights up. If the indicator is not lit, no tray has the same size of paper as the original. Load paper of the required size in a tray, or select the bypass tray with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the bypass tray.

● The bypass tray must be manually selected.

●

To copy on paper of a different size than the original, select the paper with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ).

● If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rotate

the original so that it is the same orientation as blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.

Set the number of copies.

Press the [START] key ( ) to begin

copying.

same size of paper is automatically selected. (Two-tray model only)

The copy is delivered to the paper output tray.

Note

• The paper output tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper.

• About one minute after copying ends, "Auto clear" activates and restores the copy settings to the initial settings. (p.15) The setting for "Auto clear time" can be changed in the user programs. (p.38)

• Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop copying in the middle of a run.

COPY FUNCTIONS

Copying from the SPF (only on the SPF model)

Make sure that an original has not

been left on the document glass. Close the SPF.

Adjust the original guides to the size

of the original(s).

Set the original(s) face up in the

document feeder tray.

Press the [START] key ( ) to begin

copying.

The copy is delivered to the paper output tray.

Note

• The paper output tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper.

• About one minute after copying ends, "Auto clear timer" activates and restores the copy settings to the initial settings. (p.15) The setting for "Auto clear time" can be changed in the user programs. (p.38)

• Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop copying in the middle of a run.

• If you find it difficult to remove the original from the document feeder tray, open the feeding roller cover first and then remove the original. If you remove the original without opening the feeding roller cover, the original may become dirty.

● Insert the original into the document feeder tray as far as it will go. When the original is set, the SPF indicator will light up.

● The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator corresponding to the size of the original lights up.

● If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rotate the original so that it is the same orientation as blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.

● Make sure that the PAPER SIZE indicator is lit. If the indicator is not lit, no tray has the same size of paper as the original. Load paper of the required size in a tray, or select the bypass tray with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the bypass tray.

● The bypass tray must be manually selected.

● To copy on paper of a different size than the

original, select the paper with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ).

Note

Set the number of copies.

Do not place originals of different sizes together in the document feeder tray. This may cause misfeeds.

COPY FUNCTIONS

AUTO

Auto paper select mode (Two-tray model only)

When the AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator ( ) lights up, "Auto paper select mode" is enabled. This function automatically selects the paper that is the same size as the original A5, A4, A4R, B4, A3 paper. "Auto paper select mode" can be disabled in the user programs. (p.38)

• The sizes of paper that can be loaded vary by country and region.

• If a zoom setting is selected after placing the original, the paper size that is appropriate for the zoom setting will

be automatically selected.

• "Auto paper select mode" is cancelled if the automatic ratio selection is enabled (p.25) or if a tray is selected with the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ). Auto paper select resumes operation when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed or when "Auto clear time" activates.

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 SPF cannot be removed.

Copying books or originals with folds or creases

Press down on the document cover/SPF while copying as shown. If the document cover/SPF is not completely closed, shadows may appear on the copy or it may be fuzzy. Straighten originals with folds or creases well before placing.

Originals that can be used in the SPF

Originals that are A5 to A3 and 56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 can be used. A maximum of 40 pages can be placed at once. For originals that are B4 or larger (A3), a maximum of 30 pages can be placed at once.

Note

• Make sure that there are no paper clips or staples on the original.

• Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray. Curled originals may cause misfeeds.

Originals that cannot be used in the SPF

The following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images.

• Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or translucent paper, and photographs.

• Carbon paper, thermal paper.

• Originals that are creased, folded, or torn.

• Glued originals, cut-out originals.

• Originals with binder holes.

• Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal

transfer printing), originals on thermal transfer paper.

Stream feeding mode

If "Stream feeding mode" is enabled in the user programs (p.38), the SPF indicator will blink for about 5 seconds after all originals are fed. If a new original is placed in the SPF during this time, the original will be automatically fed in and copying will begin.

COPY FUNCTIONS

Note

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 exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed. ("ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL" (p.36))

Original types

●

AUTO......Automatic exposure adjustment is enabled and the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the

original being copied. The exposure is lowered for coloured areas and background shadows.

●

TEXT.......The exposure is raised for light areas and lowered for dark backgrounds to make text easier to read.

●

PHOTO ...Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity.

Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key

( / / ) to select the original

AUTO

type.

To adjust the exposure of

AUTO

To return to automatic adjustment, press until the AUTO indicator ( ) lights.

a text original manually, press until the TEXT indicator ( ) lights. To copy a photo, press until the PHOTO indicator ( ) lights.

AUTO

Press the [Light] key ( ) or [Dark]

key ( ) to adjust the exposure.

For a darker image,

AUTO

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Exposure value guidelines

1 – 2 Dark originals like newspapers 3 Normal originals 4 – 5 Coloured text or text written in pencil

press the [Dark] key ( ). For a lighter image, press the [Light] key (). If exposure level 2 or 4 is selected, the two indicators will light simultaneously.

SELECTING THE TRAY

If you wish to use a tray other than the automatically selected tray (for example you wish to enlarge or reduce the copy or use the bypass tray), press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the desired tray.

Note

• If the desired PAPER SIZE indicator does not light up, change the paper in the tray to the desired paper size. (p.19)

• Automatic ratio selection (p.25) does not operate when the bypass tray or a tray set for a special paper size is selected.

Auto tray switching (Two-tray model only)

If the tray runs out of paper during copying and there is another tray with the same size of paper and the same feeding orientation (horizontal or vertical), the other tray is automatically selected and copying continues. "Auto tray switching" can be disabled in the user programs. (p.38)

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