SHARP AR-122EN/123E User Manual

DIGITAL LASER COPIER/PRINTER

OPERATION MANUAL

AR-122E N / AR-123E

AR-122E N

AR-123E

MODEL

Page

INTRODUCTION

4 LOADING PAPER MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

THE UNIT

7 11 18 21

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

APPENDIX

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL

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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

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CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

Caution

This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or

attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTIONS

Caution label on the unit

The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following:

: Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface

Cautions on using

Follow the cautions below when using this unit.

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.

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

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

Caution:

• Place the unit on a firm, level surface.

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

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

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

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

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

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the unit and shall be easily accessible.

Important points when selecting an installation site

Do not install your unit in areas that are:

• damp, humid, or very dusty

• exposed to direct sunlight

• poorly ventilated

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

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.

Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

Connect the unit 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.

20cm

(8")

10cm

(4")

10cm

(4")

Cautions on handling

Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit.

Do not drop the unit, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry 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 photoconductive drum (green portion).

• Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.

Cautions on laser

Proper storage for supplies

Store the supplies (paper and toner cartridges) 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.

• Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get damp, resulting in paper misfeeds.

Trademark acknowledgements

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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

Wave length 770 nm – 795 nm Pulse times 11.82 µs / 7 mm Output power 0.17 mW ± 0.01 mW

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy

efficiency.

1 2

5 6

1 INTRODUCTION

USING THE MANUAL ...................4

PART NAMES ............................... 5

OPERATION PANEL.....................6

2 LOADING PAPER

PAPER...........................................7

LOADING THE PAPER TRAY....... 8

BYPASS FEED

(including special paper).............. 10

3 MAKING COPIES

COPY FLOW ............................... 11

CONNECTING THE POWER

CORD ..........................................12

ORIGINAL PLACEMENT............. 14

SET THE COPY QUANTITY .......15

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/

PHOTO COPYING ......................15

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/

ZOOM..........................................17

4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL

FUNCTIONS................................18

TONER SAVE MODE..................18

USER PROGRAMS.....................19

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER

OF COPIES ................................. 20

5 MAINTENANCE

TONER CARTRIDGE

REPLACEMENT..........................21

CLEANING THE UNIT.................24

TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT

TROUBLESHOOTING.................26

STATUS INDICATORS................27

MISFEED REMOVAL ..................28

DEVELOPER REQUIRED...........31

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.......31

SCAN HEAD LOCKING

SWITCH.......................................31

7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.......32

PRINTER/SCANNER EXPANSION

KIT (AL-12PK)..............................32

SINGLE PASS FEEDER

(AR-SP5)......................................32

250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT

(AR-D16)......................................36

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP

PERSONAL MFP SERIES...........38

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

REQUIREMENTS........................39

BEFORE INSTALLATION............39

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ..41 INDICATORS ON THE

OPERATION PANEL...................51

USING THE PRINTER MODE.....52

USING THE SCANNER MODE ...54 HOW TO USE THE ONLINE

MANUAL ......................................62

USING OTHER INSTALLED

DRIVERS .....................................64

CONNECTING THE INTERFACE

CABLE .........................................65

9 APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS.......................67

INDEX ..........................................70

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

CONTENTS

This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.

USING THE MANUAL

The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location that will allow for convenient future reference.

Conventions used in the manual

This operation manual explains the operation of the AR-122EN and AR-123E models. In cases where the operation is the same, AR-123E is used. The differences between AR-122EN and AR-123E are shown below.

In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the unit.

When references are made to paper sizes and weights, the inch series values are quoted in brackets. For example:

Page 7 ......................56g/m2 to 80g/m2 (15 lbs. to 21 lbs.)

A4 (8-1/2" x 11")

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

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

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

Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

AB series (metric) and inch series reference

:Standard functions and equipment :Optional functions and equipment

AR-122EN

Copier

AR-123E

*1 Can be used when the optional Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PK) is installed. *2 The optional single pass feeder (AR-SP5) can be installed. *

The optional 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16) can be installed.

Copier

Printer *

(AL-12PK)

Scanner *1 (AL-12PK)

SPF *2 (AR-SP5)

250-sheet paper feed unit *3 (AR-D16)

Printer *

(AL-12PK)

Scanner *

(AL-12PK)

INTRODUCTION

PART NAMES

Toner cartridge

Photoconductive drum

Single bypass

8 9

Original cover

Original table Operation panel Front cover Paper tray Side cover Side cover open button Bypass paper guides Paper output tray Paper output tray extension

2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

Power switch Handle Power cord socket Fusing unit release lever Transfer charger Charger cleaner

10 11 12 13

14 15

OPERATION PANEL

Inch system

Exposure mode selector key and indicators

Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator. (p.15)

Light and dark keys and indicators

Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p.15) Use to start and terminate user program setting. (p.19)

Alarm indicators

Developer replacement required indicator (p.31)

Misfeed indicator (p.28) Toner cartridge replacement

required indicator (p.21) Maintenance indicator (p.31)

SPF indicator (p.33)

Can be used only when your unit has the SPF.

SPF misfeed indicator (p.34)

Can be used only when your unit has the SPF.

Copy ratio selector key and indicators

Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios. Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. (p.17)

Copy ratio display (%) key (p.17) Display

Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code.

SCANNER key and indicator (p.51, p.58)

Can be used when the Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PK) is installed.

7 8

ONLINE key and indicator (p.51)

Can be used when the Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AL-12PK) is installed.

Power save indicator

Lights up when the unit is in a power save mode. (p.18, p.19)

Paper feed location indicators

Light up to show the selected paper feed station.

Tray select key

This is only enabled when a 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed.

ZOOM keys and indicator

Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. (p.17)

Copy quantity keys

• Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99). (p.15)

• Use to make user program entries. (p.19)

Clear key

• Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate copying. (p.15)

• Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of copies made to date. (p.20)

Start key and indicator

• Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

• Press to start copying.

• Use to set a user program. (p.19)

Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.

PAPER

For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.

* Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic

snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have labels or stamps attached. These will cause physical damage to the unit.

** For paper weighing from 104g/m

to 128g/m2 (28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x

11") is the maximum size that can be fed through the single bypass.

• Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelope must be fed one sheet at a time through the single bypass.

Type of paper

feeding

Type of media Size Weight

Paper tray Standard paper A4 (210mm x 297mm)

A5 (148mm x 210mm) B5 (182mm x 257mm) Letter (8-1/2" x 11") Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")

56g/m

80g/m

(15 lbs. to 21 lbs.)

Single bypass Standard paper and

thick paper

A4 (210mm x 297mm) A5 (148mm x 210mm) A6 (105mm x 148mm) B5 (182mm x 257mm) B6 (128mm x 182mm) Letter (8-1/2" x 11")** Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")

52g/m

128g/m

(14 lbs. to

34.5 lbs.)**

Special media

Transparency film

A4 (210mm x 297mm) Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Envelope* International DL

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

LOADING PAPER

LOADING THE PAPER TRAY

Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.

Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.

Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks.

Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed.

Paper guide B

Paper guide A

Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.

• After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting

copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up.

• Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent

edges.

• Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.

• When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and

the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow causing the paper to bend. Loading paper in these ways will result in document skew or a paper jam.

• When not using the unit for an extended period, remove all paper from

the paper tray and store it in a dry place. If paper is left in the unit for an extended period, the paper will absorb moisture from the air, resulting in paper jams.

• When adding new paper to the paper tray, remove the old paper

already contained in the tray. Placing new paper on top of the paper already contained in the tray may result in feeding two sheets at one time.

BYPASS FEED (including special paper)

The single bypass can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from A6 to A4 (3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14") and in the weight range of 52g/m2 to 128g/m2 (14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs.) can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 104g/m

to 128g/m2 (28 lbs.

to 34.5 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" X 11") is the maximum size.)

Select copy settings before you begin the copy job.

For information on the copy settings, see "MAKING COPIES" (p.11)".

Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert a single sheet of copy (print face down) into the feed slot of the single bypass.

When you insert the paper, the unit will automatically draw in the paper and begin copying.

• The single bypass can hold one sheet of paper.

• The original image must be smaller than the paper or media for

copying. If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.

• If you insert a sheet of paper into the single bypass when multiple

copies have been set with the copy quantity setting (p.15), the copy quantity setting will change to "0" and only one copy will be made.

• When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly.

Do not let copies stack up.

Note for loading envelopes

• Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot one at a time.

• Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have labels or stamps attached.

• Envelopes of which the surface is not flat because of embossing may cause the copies/prints to become smudged.

• Under high humidity and temperature conditions the glue flaps on some envelopes may become sticky and be sealed closed when copied/printed.

• Use only envelopes which are flat and crisply folded. Curled or poorly formed envelopes may be poorly copied/printed or may cause misfeeds.

• It is recommended that you perform a test copy before performing the actual copied/ printed job.

• Be sure to select either Com 10, DL, C5 or Monarch on the paper size setting of the printer driver. (For detailed information on printer driver, refer to the online manual.)

Print face

This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability by reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism.

COPY FLOW

If the unit does not function properly during use, or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.26).

1 Make sure that paper has been loaded in the paper tray (p.8),

and check the paper size (p.7).

If paper is not loaded, see page 8. If you are using the single bypass, check the paper size and then proceed to the next step without loading paper.

2 Turn on the unit (p.12).

3 Place the original.

If you are using the original table, see "ORIGINAL PLACEMENT" (p.14). *

If you are using the SPF, see "Using the SPF" (p.33). When copying onto paper larger than A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size, pull out the paper output tray extension.

5 Start copying.

Press the start ( ) key.

4 Select the copy settings.

If you wish to copy using the initial settings (p.13), proceed to the next step. To set the number of copies, see page 15. To adjust the resolution and contrast settings, see page 15. To enlarge or reduce the copy, see page 17. *

To change the tray, see page 36.

If you are using the single bypass

Do not press the start ( ) key. Insert a sheet of paper into the single bypass. (Page 10)

Multiple copies are not possible using the single bypass.

This is only enabled when an SPF is installed.

This is only enabled when a 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed.

MAKING COPIES

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

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.

Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.

Power on

Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet. Turn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position. The start ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the ready condition. For the initial settings, see the "Initial settings of operation panel" described on the next page.

Do not insert paper in the single bypass when a copy job from the paper tray is in progress. This will cause a misfeed.

If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.

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

• The unit will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed

without any unit operation. The settings of the power save modes can be modified. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.19).

• The unit will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after

the end of copy or scanning job. The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.19).

About the scan head

The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition (when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated). The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate unit trouble.

Initial settings of operation panel

When the unit power is on, the operation panel will revert to the initial settings when the time set with the "Auto clear time" setting (p.19) elapses after a copy or scanner job is finished, or when the clear ( ) key is pressed twice. The initial settings of the operation panel are shown below.

When copying is begun in this state, the settings in the following table are used.

Power off methods

If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power shut-off mode (p.19) in order to minimise power consumption. In cases where the machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the outlet.

Copy quantity 1 copy Exposure adjustment AUTO Zoom 100% Tray Paper tray 1

"0" is displayed in the display.

ORIGINAL PLACEMENT

Open the original cover, and place the original.

Place an original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Gently close the original cover.

Setting a large original

The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects.

Simply lift the original cover straight up.

To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure.

• The original table can read up to A4 (8-1/2" x 14") original.

• Image loss 4mm (5/32") can occur at the leading and trailing edges of

the copies. Also image loss 4.5mm (11/64") in total can occur along the other edges of the copies.

• When copying a book or an original which has been folded or a

crumpled original, press down the original cover lightly. If the original cover is not securely closed, the copies may be striped or blurred.

mark

Original scale

SET THE COPY QUANTITY

Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys when copying from the original table, or from the SPF if installed.

• Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit.

• Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens digit from 1 to 9.

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING

Exposure adjustment

Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode. To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs, the exposure level can be adjusted in five steps manually.

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the MANUAL ( ) mode or PHOTO ( ) mode.

Use the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys to adjust the exposure level. If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously.

• Press the clear ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made.

• A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when "0" is

displayed.

The copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( ) mode can be changed. (p.19)

Tens digit Unit digit

Automatic exposure adjustment

The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF respectively.

When adjusting the level for copying from the original table, make sure that no original is left in the original feeder tray. When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from the SPF, place an original in the original feeder tray and make sure that the SPF ( ) indicator lights up.

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the PHOTO ( ) mode.

Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink. One or two light and dark indicators corresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up.

Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired. If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two righthandmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously.

Press the exposure selector key. The AUTO indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily.

This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it again by this procedure.

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM

Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.

Set the original and check the paper size.

Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio.

Set the reduction/enlargement ratio.

To select a preset copy ratio:

Preset reduction and enlargement ratios are: 25%, 70%, 86%, 141%, and 400% (25%, 64%, 78%, 129%, and 400%).

To select a zoom ratio:

When a ZOOM (

or ) key is pressed, the ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will be displayed in the display.

• To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio,

press and hold down the copy ratio display (%) key. When the key is released, the display will return to the copy quantity display.

• To reset the ratio to 100%, press the copy ratio selector key

repeatedly until the 100% indicator lights up.

To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, press and hold down the ZOOM ( ) or ( ) key. However the value will stop at the preset reduction or enlargement ratios. To move beyond these ratios, release the key and then press and hold it down again.

This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as needed.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Toner save mode (page 18)

Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.

Power save modes (page 19)

The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.

Preheat mode

When the unit enters the preheat mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators will remain on or off as before. In this condition, the fuser in the unit is maintained at a lower heat level, thereby saving power. To copy from the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the start ( ) key using the normal copying procedure.

Auto power shut-off mode

When the unit enters the auto power shut-off mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators except the ONLINE indicator will go out. The auto power shut-off mode saves more power than the preheat mode but requires a longer time before starting copying. To copy from the auto power shut-off mode, press the start ( ) key. Then make desired copier selections and press the start ( ) key using the normal copying procedure.

Auto clear (page 19)

The unit returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the end of copy, or scanner job. This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.

Stream feeding mode (page 33)

For description of the stream feeding mode, see "Stream feeding mode" (p.33).

Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode (page 19)

You can set the copy resolution used for AUTO and MANUAL ( ) exposure mode.

TONER SAVE MODE

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the MANUAL ( ) mode.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The MANUAL ( ) indicator will go out and the PHOTO ( ) indicator will begin to blink. The light and dark indicator marked "5" will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active.

To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The light and dark indicator marked "1" will light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected.

Press the exposure mode selector key. The PHOTO ( ) indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily. The light and dark indicator marked "3" will light up. The toner save mode is now active.

USER PROGRAMS

The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or cancelled as desired.

Setting the power save modes, auto clear time, stream feeding mode and resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode

Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , ) blink and " " appears in the display.

Use the left copy quantity ( ) key to select a user program number (1: auto clear time, 2: preheat mode, 3: auto power shut-off timer, 4: stream feeding mode, 5: auto power shut-off mode 6: resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode). The selected number will blink in the left side of the display.

Press the start ( ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the display.

Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. The entered parameter number will blink on the right of the display.

To return to the standard mode, repeat the procedure but use the dark ( ) key to select exposure level "5" in step 3.

* Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Press the start ( ) key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored.

Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to return to the normal copy mode.

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES

Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies.

Press and hold down the clear ( ) key for approximately 5 seconds. The total number of copies will appear in two steps, each with three digits.

Example: Total number of copies is 1,234.

Program

No.

Mode Parameters

1 Auto clear time

0 OFF, 1 10sec., 2 30sec. *3 60sec., 4 90sec., 5 120sec.

2 Preheat mode *0 30sec., 1 60sec., 2 90sec.

Auto power shut- off timer

0 2min., *1 5min., 2 15min., 3 30min., 4 60 min., 5 120min.

Stream feeding mode

0 OFF, *1 ON

Auto power shut- off mode

0 OFF, *1 ON

Resolution of AUTO & MANUAL mode

*0 300dpi, 1 600dpi

Program No. 4 can be used when your unit has the SPF.

To change the setting or to set another mode, press the clear ( ) key. The unit will return to step 2.

This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge and how to clean the unit.

TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator lights up, replacement of the toner cartridge will be needed soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator blinks, the toner cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed. Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below.

Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.

Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.

Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.

For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximise the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.

During long copy run of a dark original, the start ( ) indicator may blink, the indicator light up, and the unit stop, even though toner is left. The unit will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the start ( ) indicator will light up. Press the start ( ) key to restart copying.

MAINTENANCE

Gently pull the toner cartridge out while pressing the lock release lever.

Remove the toner cartridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times. After shaking the cartridge, remove the toner seal.

Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place while pushing the lock release lever. Remove the tape from the shutter. Pull the shutter out of the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration. Discard the shutter.

• After removing the toner cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge.

• Dispose of the old toner cartridge in accordance with local regulations.

Grasp the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration. Do not hold the cartridge by the shutter. Be sure to only shake the cartridge before the toner seal is removed.

Toner cartridge lock release lever

4 or 5 times

Shutter

Toner seal

4 or 5 times

Shutter

Toner seal

Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator ( ) will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up.

Toner cartridge life

To find out the approximate quantity of toner remaining, follow the procedure below.

Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , and ) blink and " " appears in the display.

Press and hold down the copy ratio display (%) key for more than 5 seconds.

The approximate quantity of toner remaining will be indicated in the display as a percentage. ( "100", "75", "50", "25", or "10" is displayed.) When the percentage is less than 10%, " " will be displayed.

Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key.

All the alarm indicators will go out.

When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.

Even after a new toner cartridge is installed, the start ( ) indicator may not light up, indicating copying cannot be restarted (toner is not sufficiently fed). In this case, open and close the side cover. The copier will feed toner again approximately 2 minutes and then copying can be restarted.

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