Sharp AR-3500, AR-M350, AR-M450, AR-P350, AR-P450 User Manual

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Warranty

While every effort has been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible, SHARP Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to its content. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

PCL is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

PostScript® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

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

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

31-1/2" (80cm)

23-5/8" (60cm)

11-13/16" (30cm)

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

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

2. 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.

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For the power supply requirements, see the name plate of the main unit.

3. Do not install your machine in areas that are:

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damp, humid, or very dusty

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exposed to direct sunlight

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poorly ventilated

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

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

A small amount of ozone is produced within the printer during operation. The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.

NOTE:

The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m calculated as an 8 hr. time-weighted average concentration. However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the copier in a ventilated area.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Moving this machine

Lift this machine at the positions shown in the illustration below and carry it horizontally.

CAUTION

Two people are required to lift and carry this machine. The center of gravity of the machine is slightly to the left of the center of the machine when viewed from the front. If a duplex module is installed the center of gravity will be even further shifted to the left. When lifting the machine be careful to steady it to prevent it from toppling. Also be sure that all covers and the duplex module are securely closed and latched before lifting. If a duplex module is installed, do not lift the machine by the module as it may come off causing it and the machine to drop.

Remove the multi purpose drawer and lift at the positions shown in the illustration. For removal and installation of the multi purpose drawer, see page 4-4. To avoid injury be sure to completely remove the multi purpose drawer.

Front side Rear side

Remove the multi purpose drawer in advance.

If the machine has been placed on a stand/paper drawer: The stand/paper drawer is equipped with casters for moving. Unlock the adjusters of the stand/paper drawer and gently move the machine taking care to steady it to prevent it from toppling. For locking and unlocking the adjusters, see page 0-3.

CAUTIONS

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The center of gravity of this machine is a little deviated to the left from the center. If the machine is not equipped with a multi purpose drawer or a stand/paper drawer, take care in opening the left side cover (or the duplex module) not to cause toppling of the machine.

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Do not cover the ventilating holes of this machine. Do not install this machine in a location where these holes are covered. If these holes are covered, heat will not be dissipated and a fire may be caused.

Ventilating holes

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CAUTIONS

1. Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty prints.

2. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area.

3. Do not look directly at the light source of the scanner module. Doing so may damage your eyes.

4. Five adjusters are provided on all optional stand/ paper drawer units. These adjusters should be lowered until they contact the floor.

5. Do not make any modifications to this machine. Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

6. Since this machine is heavy, it is recommended that it be moved by more than one person to prevent injury.

7. When connecting this machine to a computer, be sure to first turn both the computer and the machine off.

8. Do not print anything which is prohibited from printing by law. The following items are normally prohibited from printing by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.

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Money ● Stamps

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Bank drafts ● Checks ● Passports

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Driver's licenses

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Bonds

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Stocks

Fusing unit

Adjuster

Lock Release

9. Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge into fire. Toner may be spattered, causing a burn.

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CAUTIONS

Cautions on laser

Wave length

Pulse times North America: 35 cpm model: (4.1 µs ± 4.1 ns)/7 mm

Output power 0.2 mW - 0.4 mW

At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.4 MILLIWATT PLUS 8 % and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC).

Caution

This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

785 nm

Europe: 31 cpm model: (3.8 µs ± 3.8 ns)/7 mm

+10 nm

−15 nm

45 cpm model: (5.7 µs ± 5.7 ns)/7 mm

35 cpm model: (3.8 µs ± 3.8 ns)/7 mm 45 cpm model: (4.4 µs ± 4.4 ns)/7 mm

For North America:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This Digital Equipment is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.

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Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.

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The equipment's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

Caution

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

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For Europe:

CAUTION

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

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARNING

OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

CAUTIONS

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

Laserstrahl

CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL ADVERSEL VARNING VARO !

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

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FACSIMILE FEATURE

TEL

LINE

TEL

LINE

To extend the capabilities of this product to include facsimile functions, an optional facsimile expansion kit must be installed. Refer to the facsimile operation manual for details on using the facsimile features.

Line connector

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■ Line connection

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Use the telephone cable supplied with the facsimile expansion kit to connect the machine to a telephone line. Connect the cable so that the connector nearest to the noise suppression core is inserted into the socket located of the expansion kit box. Insert the other end into the telephone line socket.

Core

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■ Fax power switch

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For the facsimile features to function, the power switch located on the expansion kit box must be turned on.

Fax power switch

OFF

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CONTENTS

Page

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1

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Carrying this machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2

CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3

FACSIMILE FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7

CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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Part names and functions of

peripheral devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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Operation panel of the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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Operation panel of the scanner module . . . . . 1-12

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Touch panel (on the scanner module) . . . . . . 1-13

LOADING PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

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Loading paper in paper tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

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Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 . . . . . 1-16

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Specifications of paper trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

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Setting the paper size and type . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer . . . 1-21

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Specifications (multi purpose drawer) . . . . . . . 1-23

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Loading paper in the stand/

3 x 500 sheet paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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Specifications

(stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer) . . . . . . . . 1-23

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Loading paper in the stand/

MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

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Specifications

(stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer) . . . . 1-24

ADDING TONER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

CHAPTER 2

PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND

PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND

PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING PLUG &

PLAY OR THE “ADD PRINTER WIZARD” . . . . . . 2-4

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Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

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Printer driver settings under Windows

(selecting and setting print conditions) . . . . . . . 2-5

PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH

THE NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Environment required for accessing

Web pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Accessing Web pages and displaying help . . . . 2-6

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Items and outline of menu frame of

Web pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

JOB CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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“JOB CONTROL” operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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Hold job list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

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Printer account control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT

PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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Using the printer in the Windows

environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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Using the printer in the Macintosh

environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

CHAPTER 3

PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS

MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING . . . . . . . . 3-2

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Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (items that can be set

from the operation panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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PCL settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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PostScript settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

CUSTOM SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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Operation procedure common to all custom settings (items that can be set from the

operation panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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Setting items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 4

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

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General misfeed removal procedure . . . . . . . . . 4-2

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Misfeed removal guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Misfeed in the paper feed area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

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Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area,

and exit area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

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Misfeed in the duplex module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

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Cleaning the scanner module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

CHAPTER 5

PERIPHERAL DEVICES

DUPLEX MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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Loading paper in the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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Setting the printer driver for duplex module,

bypass tray and exit tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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Copying in the duplex mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module)5-5

MAIL-BIN STACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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Specifying mail bins to receive printed output. . 5-7

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Setting in the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

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Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

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Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

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Finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

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Using the finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

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Staple cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

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Misfeed in the finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

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Troubleshooting finisher problems . . . . . . . . . 5-15

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Stapling position quick reference guide for

duplex output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

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Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

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Saddle stitch finisher functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

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Using the saddle stitch finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

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Staple cartridge replacement and

staple jam removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

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Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher . . . . . . . . 5-24

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Troubleshooting

(concerning the saddle stitch finisher) . . . . . . 5-26

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Stapling position quick reference guide for

duplex output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

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Relation between print image and

saddle stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

CHAPTER 6

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

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Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

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Using the key operator programs . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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Description of setting programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

CHAPTER 7

APPENDIX

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

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List of principal printer driver functions . . . . . . . 7-3

LIST OF COMBINATION OF

PERIPHERAL DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

NOTICE PAGE PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

PRINT AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

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CHAPTER 1

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

This chapter describes basic information that should be read before using

this product.

Page

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1-2

MAIN FEATURES .................................................................................... 1-3

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ........................................................... 1-4

● Exterior ............................................................................................... 1-4

● Interior ................................................................................................ 1-5

● Part names and functions of peripheral devices ............................... 1-6

● Operation panel of the main unit ....................................................... 1-9

● Operation panel of the scanner module ............................................ 1-12

● Touch panel (on the scanner module) .............................................. 1-13

LOADING PAPER .................................................................................... 1-16

● Loading paper in paper tray 1 ........................................................... 1-16

● Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 ........................................... 1-16

● Specifications of paper trays ............................................................. 1-17

● Setting the paper size and type ......................................................... 1-19

● Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer ...................................... 1-21

● Specifications (multi purpose drawer) ............................................... 1-23

● Loading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer .................. 1-23

● Specifications (stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer) .......................... 1-23

● Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer ......... 1-24

● Specifications (stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer) .................. 1-24

ADDING TONER ...................................................................................... 1-25

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ....................................................................... 1-25

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INTRODUCTION

To gain the maximum benefits in using this product, it is recommended that the user read this manual to become familiar with all the features and functions of the basic product and the precautionary information contained in the manual.

NOTE

In this manual, American spellings are used.

This product is a high speed laser printer that can be extended to become multifunctional through the installation of optional peripheral devices. The product can be extended to include copier, network scanning, facsimile or network printing capabilities. This manual describes the basic use of the product as a printer and does not contain use information for any of the optional peripheral devices. Separate operation manuals are included with each of the optional peripheral devices. Refer to these manuals for their operation.

Original and paper sizes

This machine allows use of standard sizes in both the inch and AB systems. The standard sizes available in this machine are shown below.

Sizes in the inch system Sizes in the AB system

When the machine is being When the machine is being operated from the operation operated from the touch panel on panel on the main unit: a scanner module:

LEDGER 11 x 17 A3

LEGAL 8-1/2 x 14 B4

FOOLSCAP 8-1/2 x 13 A4

LETTER 8-1/2 x 11 B5

EXECUTIVE 7-1/4 x 10-1/2 A5

INVOICE 5-1/2 x 8-1/2

In this manual, the indications for the scanner module touch panel as shown in the table above are used.

The meaning of “R” in original and paper size indications

Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the portrait or landscape orientations. To differentiate between landscape and portrait, the landscape orientation size indication will contain an “R”. These are indicated as 8-1/2 x 11R, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2R, A4R, B5R, etc. Sizes that can be placed only in the landscape orientation (11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13, A3, B4) do not contain the “R” in their size indication.

Size indication with “R” Size indication without “R”

Landscape orientation Portrait orientation

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MAIN FEATURES

Laser printer able to accept a range of peripherals allowing it to be configured to specific needs

This product is a laser printer that can be used as a local printer which can be configured by the addition of peripheral devices to extend its capabilities to include copier, network printer, network scanner or facsimile features.

A range of optional units to enhance productivity

Optional additions such as duplex units for producing two-sided output, additional paper feed units to increase the variety of available paper sizes and paper capacity, paper output units to sort and otherwise organize the output and a scanner module for automatically scanning documents.

600 dpi high resolution printing

High-definition and high quality printing with 600 dpi resolution can be performed. Also high image quality equivalent to 1200 dpi can be output by using a smoothing function.

High speed monochrome printing

Depending upon the model chosen, high speed printing at 35 letter (A4) size pages/minute or 45 letter (A4) size pages/minute is available.

PostScript compatible

Installation of a PS3 expansion kit gives PostScript compatibility (PostScript level 3).

Energy saving features

This product has the following two power reducing modes that conform to the Energy Star guidelines which help to conserve natural resources and reduce environmental pollution.

Preheat mode

The preheat mode is the first level of power reduction. The power is reduced to the fuser unit a preset time after the machine has completed a job and no further machine operations have been made. The machine can recover to the ready condition within a short period of time. The preset time to enter the mode can be set by a key operator program.

Auto power shut-off mode

The auto power shut-off mode is the second level of power reduction. In this mode power is shut off to the fusing unit and the touch panel. In this state more energy is saved than in the preheat mode but the time to recover to the ready condition will be longer. The preset time to enter this mode can be set by a key operator program.

When this product is used as a printer, and either of the above modes is active, the mode will be deactivated automatically by an incoming job and the machine will automatically warm up and start to print when it has reached the ready temperature. When this product is configured for multi-function operation, and either of the above modes is active, the mode will be deactivated as above by either an incoming print job or received facsimile data. Either mode will also be deactivated by any key operation on the operation panel or by the action of an original being placed for copying or facsimile transmission.

ENERGY STAR

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

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Exterior

Bypass tray paper guide

Exit tray*

Duplex module/bypass tray*

Module for two-sided printing

Upper paper output area

Finished sheets are deposited here.

Upper exit tray extension*

Provides support for large size paper.

Operation panel (See page 1-9.)

* , , , , , and are peripheral devices. For description of these devices, see page 1-7. One of devices ,

, and must be installed. If you install or , a power supply unit (page 1-8) must also be installed.

Front cover

Open to add toner .

Main switch

Press to turn power on and off.

Paper tray 1

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer* (See page 1-23.)

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer* (See page

1-24.)

Multi purpose drawer* (See page 1-21.)

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Interior

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Duplex module side cover

Open when a misfeed has occurred in the duplex module.

Side cover latch

Push up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit.

Fusing unit

Lift up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit.

CAUTION

The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing misfed paper.

Developer cartridge*

This cartridge contains developer and must be removed and replaced by a new cartridge when indicated on the operation panel.

Toner cartridge (drum/toner cartridge)* The toner cartridge must be replaced when indicated

on the operation panel.

Photoconductive drum

Images are formed on the photoconductive drum.

NOTE

Do not touch or damage the photoconductive drum.

Cartridge lock lever

When replacing the drum, toner or developer cartridge, turn down this lever and pull it out.

* For replacement and installation of cartridges, refer to the Operation Manual (Read this document before installing the

product.).

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Part names and functions of peripheral devices

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

B/W scanner module/DSPF (AR-EF1)

The B/W scanner module/DSPF is a monochrome scanner that uses two scanning modes. In one mode, sheet originals are fed and scanned by the action of the moving originals. In this mode either one side of an original can be scanned or both sides of an original can be scanned at the same time. The other mode of scanning uses a moving mirror for scanning originals placed on the glass platen.

Upper exit tray extension (AR-TE4)

Mount this unit to the upper paper exit tray. This extension is needed to support large size paper.

Finisher (AR-FN6)

Output sheets can either be sorted in page order or grouped by page. Sorted sets or groups are offset stacked for easy separation when removed. Sorted sets can be delivered either stapled or unstapled.

Mail-bin stacker (AR-MS1)

This unit is an output sorter that has seven receiving bins. The bin to receive printed output can be selected in the printer driver. Each bin can be assigned to receive printed output by an individual person or by groups of people so that their prints are separated from other users making them easy to retrieve. When this unit is installed, any copies or facsimile prints will be sent to the top tray and not into the mail bins.

Multi purpose drawer (AR-MU1)

Up to 500 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m loaded. Also special papers such as envelopes (standard sizes only) and postcards can be set.

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D14)

This paper feed unit contains an upper multi-purpose drawer (see item which can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m

Saddle stitch finisher (AR-FN7)

The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centerline binding of prints or copies and fold them along the centerline. An optional hole punching unit is available for installation into the finisher.

Duplex module (AR-DU3)

An optional duplex module must be installed for automatic two-sided printing.

Duplex module/bypass tray (AR-DU4)

This module is basically the same as above with the addition of a manual bypass paper feed unit.

Exit tray (AR-TE3)

Mounted to the paper output port of a duplex module.

) paper.

) and two lower drawers each of

) paper can be

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D13)

This paper feed unit contains an upper multi-purpose drawer (see item hold a maximum of 2000 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m paper.

Some peripheral devices cannot be installed together while others may require the installation of one or more others to be functional. See page 7-4, “LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES.” Peripheral devices are basically optional, but some are provided as standard equipment for some models.

) and a lower drawer which can

)

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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■ Other optional equipment

■■

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Scanner rack (AR-RK1)

This rack is required to support the scanner module above the printer.

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Power supply unit (AR-DC1)

Some peripheral devices require the installation of this power supply.

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Print server card (AR-NC5J)

A NIC (network interface card) is necessary for connecting the printer to a network.

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Multi-function controller board (AR-M11)

This print controller is necessary to provide copier, facsimile and network scanning capabilities.

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PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1)

This kit provides compatibility of PostScript level 3 to the printer.

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Hard disk drive (AR-HD3)

Extends the image storing capacity for the printer and copier features. This unit is required for the job retention function (see page 2-9) to operate.

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Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX5)

This kit is required to add facsimile features.

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Additional fax memory (8 MB) (AR-MM9)

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Network scanner expansion kit (AR-NS2)

This kit is required to add the network scanning feature.

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Printer kit (AR-P14)

The Printer Kit is required to upgrade a product whose model name contains suffix "U" (ex. AR-M280U) to network printer. To use such model as network printer, the Printer Kit and Printer Server Card (AR-NC5J) are required.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Operation panel of the main unit

The display and indicators show the current status of the printer. All printer settings are made by using the keys and display panel.

Message display

Displays the current status of the printer. [ i ] displayed in any message indicates that the [INFORMATION] key should be pressed.

[ERROR] indicator

Lights up when paper or toner must be added or when a misfeed has occurred in the machine. Blinks when an abnormal condition has occurred in the machine.

[DATA] indicator

Lights up or blinks when print data is being received or output. Also lights up when job data is stored by the job retention function (page 2-9).

[READY] indicator

Print data can be received when this indicator is lit.

[MENU] key

Press to select a menu group such as printer configuration menu (page 3-2), custom settings (page 3-6) or execution of print jobs held by the retention function (page 2-9). Also, press to return to the job status screen from the setting screen of each job status group.

[ / ] keys

Press to select menu or function items or to set numerical values for those items.

[BACK/C] key

Use this key to return to the previous screen in each menu selection, to cancel and delete the current job or to delete a reserved job that has been selected.

[OK] key

Press to register the selected menu or function.

[INFORMATION] key

When [ i ] is displayed with a message indicating a paper misfeed, the relevant operation procedure can be displayed by pressing the [INFORMATION] key. If the [INFORMATION] key or the [BACK/C] key is pressed while the operation procedure is displayed, the information mode will be canceled. If you press and hold down this key while printing is being performed or in standby, the total number of printed pages and quantity of toner remaining (as a percentage) will be displayed.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Menu group and explanation of the use of the keys on the main unit operation panel

The menu groups are classified into five groups and are selected consecutively by pressing the [MENU] key. If the [OK] key is pressed when the desired menu screen is displayed, a message will appear to indicate the next required operation.

READY.

[MENU] key

Job status screen

The message "WARMING UP" will be displayed when the power is turned on and a list of the current job plus reserved jobs or a list of completed jobs will be displayed on the job status screen. Examples of the various messages which will be displayed are shown below. (Display example)

WARMING UP.

READY.

FROM TRAY #

CHANGE THE TONER CARTRIDGE.

PAPER JAM.

ADD PAPER.*

[ADD PAPER]

When the status display shows [ADD PAPER], paper is required to complete a job in progress. In this case, printing of the job will be suspended until the required paper is added or another paper is selected (see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 1-19). While a current job is suspended, the printer will print a reserved job if paper is available from another source for that job but will not print any other jobs.

The printer is warming up.

The printer is ready to print.

The printer is currently printing. Out of toner. Replace the toner

cartridge. See the separate operation manual entitled "Operation Manual (Read this document before installing the product.)".

A misfeed has occurred. (See page 4-2.)

Out of paper. Load paper. (See page 1-16.)

PRINT JOBS ON HOLD

[MENU] key

SET OPERATIONS CONDITIONS

[MENU] key

CUSTOM SETTINGS

[MENU] key

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

[MENU] key

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Print hold

If the job retention function is used from your computer, print data will be stored in the printer as a hold job. The job retention function can be used only if the printer is equipped with a hard disk drive unit. (See page 2-9.)

Condition settings

The printer condition settings are used for basic printer settings. (See page 3-2.)

Custom settings

Custom settings are used to make settings based on use patterns. (See page 3-6.)

Key operator programs

These are settings used by key operators (administrators of this product). For the use of these programs, see page 6-1.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Canceling a print job and deleting print data

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●

●●

To cancel a print job in progress and delete the print data:

Press the [BACK/C] key during printing. Printing will stop and a message asking for confirmation to delete the job will appear. To delete the data, press the [OK] key. To cancel deletion, press the [BACK/C] key. Printing will resume.

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●

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To delete print data of a reserved job (jobs stored in the printer):

Print data transmitted from computers will be stored in this printer (up to 99 jobs) and will be printed sequentially. To delete print data of a reserved job before starting printing, press the [ message display. If you press the [BACK/C] key at this time, a confirmation message for deletion will appear. To delete the data, press the [OK] key. To cancel deletion, press the [BACK/C] key. Printing will resume.

] or [ ] key to display the desired data in the

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Operation panel of the scanner module

When the printer is equipped with a scanner module, the operation panel on the main unit will become inoperative and the panel on the scanner module must be used.

Touch panel

The machine status, messages and touch keys are displayed on the panel. The display will change to show the status of print, copy, network scan or fax according to which of those modes is selected. For details see the next page.

Mode select keys and indicators

Use to switch the display mode of the touch panel.

[PRINT] key/READY indicator/DATA indicator

Press to enter the print mode. (See next page.)

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READY indicator

Print data can be received when this indicator is lit.

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●

●●

DATA indicator

Lights up or blinks when print data is being received. Also lights up or blinks when printing is being performed.

[IMAGE SEND] key/LINE indicator/DATA

indicator

Press to enter the network scan/fax mode. (See the facsimile operation manual.)

[JOB STATUS] key

Press to display the current job status. (See page 1-14.)

[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key

Use to adjust the contrast of the touch panel or to set key operator programs. (See page 3-6.)

Numeric keys

Use to enter number values for various settings.

[ ] key ([ACC.#-C] key)

Use for account control for copying and fax sending.

[#/P] key*

This key is used as a program key for copy features and in dialing for fax features.

[C] key*

This key is active for copy and fax features.

Start key*

Use to start copying and fax jobs.

[COPY] key

Press to select the copy mode.*

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[CA] key*

Functions in the copy and fax modes.

* See the operation manual for copier operation.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Touch panel (on the scanner module)

Print mode screen

This screen is displayed when the print mode is selected. (The display varies with the mode. For the display in other modes, see their respective operation manuals.)

SELECT JOB.

PRINT HOLD JOB LIST

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Sharp 006

Message display

Job status screen (See next page.)

Print hold job list

If the job retention function (see page 2-9) is used, the list of stored print jobs is displayed here (up to 100 jobs). The job retention function can be used only if the printer is equipped with a hard disk drive unit. If the main switch is turned off, stored print data will be cleared.

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CONDITION

SETTINGS

Display scroll keys

Use these keys to view the job hold list when it is contained on more than one screen.

[CONDITION SETTINGS] key

Use to switch the display to the printer configuration menu (see page 3-2).

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Job status screen (common to print, copy, network scan, and fax modes)

This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. A job list showing the current job at the top of the job queue or a list showing completed jobs can be displayed. The contents of the jobs can be viewed, moved up to the highest priority in the job queue or deleted from the queue.

JOB QUEUE

COPY

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SETS / PROGRESS

003 / 000

010 / 000

PRINT JOB E-MAIL/FTP FAX JOB

Job list

A job list which indicates the current job and reserved jobs or a job list which indicates completed jobs is displayed. The icons to the left of the jobs in queue represent the job mode.

Print mode Copy mode

Network scan mode

Fax mode Fax mode

(transmission job) (reception job)

When a job list which indicates the current job and reserved jobs is displayed, the displayed jobs themselves are operation keys. To cancel printing or to give a job the highest print priority, touch the relevant job key to select the job and execute the desired operation using the keys described in

, and .

* “PAPER EMPTY” in the job status display

When a job status display indicates “PAPER EMPTY”, the specified size paper is not loaded in any tray to run that job. In this case, printing is suspended for that job until the required paper is loaded. Until the required paper is loaded another reserved job data will be printed if possible. (If paper runs out during printing, another job will not be printed.) If you wish to change the paper size because you do not have the specified size paper, you can change the size by touching the current job key to select it and touch the [DETAIL] key described in

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STATUS

COPYING

PAPER EMPTY*

WAITING

Mode switching key

Use to switch the job list between “JOB QUEUE” and “COMPLETE”. “JOB QUEUE”: Displays the list of the current job

“COMPLETE”: Displays the list of completed jobs.

[PRINT JOB] key

Use to display the print job list for all modes (print, copy, network scan, and fax).

[E-MAIL/FTP] key

Use to display the list of jobs that use the network for sending e-mail by SNMP protocol or sending to an ftp site or desktop by ftp protocol.

[FAX JOB] key

Use to display the fax communication status and

the reserved transmission job status.

Display switching keys

Use to switch the page of the displayed job list.

[STOP/DELETE] key

Use to cancel or delete the current job or delete the selected reserved job. Received fax print jobs that have been reserved, however, cannot be deleted.

[PRIORITY] key

If you select a job among the reserved jobs in the “JOB QUEUE” job list to which you wish to give the highest priority and touch this key, the job will move to the highest priority reserved job.

[DETAIL] key

Use to display the detailed information of the selected job. The paper size for printing can be changed from the specified size.This function, however, cannot be used when a fax reception print job is selected.

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JOB QUEUE

COMPLETE

DETAIL

PRIORITY

STOP/DELETE

and the reserved jobs.

Using the touch panel

JOB QUEUE

SETS / PR

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COMPLETE

MULTI SHOT

DUAL PAGE

COPY

SPECIAL MODES

2-SIDED COPY

OUTPUT

READY TO SCAN FOR COPY.

READY TO SEND.

AUTO

EXPOSURE

STANDARD

RESOLUTION

PROGRAMMED

FILE FORMAT

AUTO

ORIGINAL

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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■ How to use the touch panel

■■

[Example 1]

Items on the touch panel are easily selectable by touching the key associated with the item with a finger. Selection of an

Beep

tone

[Example 2]

The confirmation beeps can be disabled by a key operator program. (See page 6-9.)

item will be accompanied with a beep tone to confirm the item was selected. Also, the key area for the item will be highlighted for visual confirmation.

Keys which are grayed out on any screen are not selectable. If a grayed out key is touched, a double beep will be sounded.

■■

■ Selection of function

■■

[Example 1]

010 / 000

Items which are highlighted at the time a screen appears are already selected and will be registered to function if the [OK] key is touched.

[Example 2]

Copier feature Facsimile feature

WAITING

PLAIN

TRANSPARENCY

PLAIN

When the machine is used in the copy or fax modes, the functions shown below can only be set on the special feature screen. They can be set or cancelled by alternate touches on the panel.

PAPER SELECT

Dual page copy Job build

[Example 3]

Polling Dual page scan

When the machine is used in the copy or fax modes and a special feature is selected, a corresponding icon representing the feature will appear on the touch key and on the main screen of the mode selected. If this icon is touched, the setting screen of the function (or a menu screen) will appear, allowing the settings to be checked or adjusted and the function to be canceled easily.

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LOADING PAPER

The message “ADD PAPER” or “OPEN TRAY AND ADD PAPER” will appear when paper runs out during operation. Follow the procedure below to load paper.

NOTES

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Do not use curled or folded paper. Doing so may cause a misfeed.

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For best results use paper supplied by SHARP. (See page 1-18.)

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When you change the paper type and size in paper tray 1, set the paper type and size referring to “Setting the

paper size and type” (page 1-19).

●

Do not place heavy objects or press hard on any tray which is pulled out.

Loading paper in paper tray 1

Pull out paper tray 1.

Load paper into the tray.

Gently pull the tray out until it stops.

Do not load paper above the maximum height line (approximately 500 sheets of 20 lbs. paper).

(80 g/m2)

Gently push tray 1 into the machine.

Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.

Set the paper type.

If you change the paper type, be sure to set the paper type referring to “Setting the paper size and type” (page 1-19).

Loading paper in paper tray 1 is now

complete.

Changing the paper size in paper tray 1

For paper tray 1, 8-1/2" x 11", A4 or B5 size paper can be set. Use the following procedure to change the size as needed.

Pull out paper tray 1.

If paper remains in the tray, remove it.

Adjust the guide plates A and B in the tray

to the length and width of the paper.

The guide plates A and B are slidable. Adjust them to the paper size to be loaded while squeezing their lock levers.

Load paper into the tray.

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Gently push tray 1 into the machine.

Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.

Set the paper size.

Be sure to set the paper size and paper type referring to “Setting the paper size and type” (page 1-19). If this is not done, paper misfeeds will occur.

Changing paper size in paper tray 1 is now

complete.

Specifications of paper trays

The specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays are shown below.

Tra y

Paper tray 1

Multi purpose drawer/bypass tray

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper

Upper Middle

drawer

Lower

Stand/ MPD &

2000

Upper Lower

sheet paper

drawer

Tray No.

(tray name)

Tray 1

Tray 2/bypass tray

Tray 2 Same as multi purpose drawer Tray 3

Tray 4

Tray 2 Same as multi purpose drawer Tray 3

Applicable paper types Applicable paper sizes

Plain paper (Refer to the next page for applicable plain papers.)

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8-1/2 x 11, A4, B5

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If "AUTO-INCH" is selected in setting the paper size and type (page 1-19), the following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 7-1/4 x 10-1/2R, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2R

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If "AUTO-AB" is selected in setting the paper size and type (page 1-19), the following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 8-1/2 x 13

●

Non-standard sizes

Special paper (Refer to the next page for applicable special papers.)

●

Thick paper

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Labels, transparency film

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If "AUTO-INCH" is selected in setting the paper size and type (page 1-19), the following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R

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If "AUTO-AB" is selected in setting the paper size and type (page 1-19), the following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: A4, A4R, B5, B5R

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Non-standard sizes smaller than 8-1/2 x 11 or A4

Postcard Envelopes can

only be fed from the multi-purpose drawer.

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Japanese official postcard

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Applicable standard size envelopes: COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5, ISO B5

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Non-standard size

Applicable paper stock weight for envelopes is 20 to 23 lbs. or 75 to

90 g/m

Plain paper (Refer to the next page for applicable plain papers.)

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If "AUTO-AB" is selected in setting the paper size and type (page 1-19), the following paper sizes can be used with the automatic detection function: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 8-1/2 x 13

Plain paper (Refer to the next

●

8-1/2 x 11, A4

page for applicable plain papers.)

LOADING PAPER

Paper

weight

16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105

g/m

16 to 34 lbs. or 60 to 128

g/m

See the remarks for special paper on the next page.

16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105

g/m

16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105

g/m

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LOADING PAPER

■ Applicable plain paper

For satisfactory results, plain paper must conform to the following requirements.

Paper in AB system Paper in inch system

A5 to A3 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 to 11 x 17

Plain paper 16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105 g/m

Recycled, colored, pre-punched, pre-printed and letterhead papers must conform to the same conditions as above.

■ Applicable special paper

For satisfactory results, special paper must conform to the following requirements.

Type Remarks

Special paper Thick paper

Transparency film, labels, and tracing paper than SHARP recommended labels. Doing so may leave

Postcards

Envelopes

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For 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 to 8-1/2 x 11 or A5 to A4 sizes, thick paper ranging from 16 to 34 lbs. or 60 to 128 g/m

can be

used.

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For sizes larger than 8-1/2 x 11 or A4, thick paper ranging from 16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105 g/m

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Other thick papers Index stock (65 lbs. or 176 g/m Cover stock (110 lbs. or 200 to 205 g/m

can be used.

) can be used.

) can be used but

only for 8-1/2 x 11, A4 paper in the portrait orientation.

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For 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 or A5 paper, the orientation must be landscape.

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Use SHARP recommended paper. Do not use labels other

adhesive residue in the printer, causing paper misfeeds, smudges on prints or other machine trouble.

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Japanese official postcards can be used.

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Applicable standard envelopes: COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5, ISO B5

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Envelopes can only be fed from the multi-purpose drawer. Applicable paper stock weight for envelopes is 20 to 23

lbs. or 75 to 90 g/m

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LOADING PAPER

Setting the paper size and type

For the specifications for types and sizes of paper for loading paper trays, see page 1-17.

Setting the paper size and type from the operation panel on the main printer

When the paper size or type is changed in a paper tray, set them referring to the following procedure.

Press the [MENU] key repeatedly until

“CUSTOM SETTINGS” appears in the message display.

Press the [OK] key.

When the [OK] key is pressed,“TRAY SETTING” will appear in the message display.

Press the [OK] key.

TRAY SETTING

TRAY1

Select the desired paper tray.

Press the [OK] key.

The paper size and paper type of the tray selected in step 4 will appear.

LETTER PLAIN

When the [OK] key is pressed,the message shown to the left will appear in the message display.

Press the or key repeatedly until the desired paper tray is indicated in the display.

If TRAY 1 is selected in step 4, the message shown to the left will appear in the display.

Press the [OK] key.

To cancel the setting change, press the [BACK/C] key to return to step 4.

Select the paper type that has been set in

the tray.

PLAIN OK?

NOTE

Special paper such as thick paper, transparency film, labels, and postcards can be set for tray 2 and the bypass tray. Envelopes can be set only for tray 2.

Press the [OK] key.

Ensure that the desired paper size is

selected.

LETTER OK?

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Depending on the selected tray, a selection for “AUTO-AB” and “AUTO-INCH” may appear. “AUTO-AB”: Select when you have set AB system paper. “AUTO-INCH”: Select when you have set inch system paper. When the paper system is changed from the inch system to the AB system or vise versa, the paper type must be designated. Select the paper type.

●

If you have set paper of non-standard size, select “NON STANDARD”. This size can be selected when tray 2 or the bypass tray has been selected in step 4.

Press the [OK] key to complete the setting.

Press the or key repeatedly until the paper type that has been set appears.

Press the key or key repeatedly until the desired paper size appears.

Press the key.

CHANGE TRAY1 SETTING OK?

If TRAY 1 is selected in step 4, the message shown to the left will appear in the display.

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LOADING PAPER

TOTAL COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

TRAY 1

TRAY 2

TRAY 3

PLAIN / AUTO-INCH

RECYCLED / AUTO-INCH

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN / 8 X11

SIZE

Setting the paper type and size from the touch panel

Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

The custom setting menu screen will appear.

Press the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.

The paper tray selection screen will appear.

Select the paper tray for which the setting

is to be made.

“AUTO-INCH”: Select when you have set inch system paper. When the paper system is changed from the inch system to the AB system or vise versa, the paper type must be designated. Select the paper type.

●

If you have set paper of non-standard size, select “NON STANDARD SIZE”. This size key appears when tray 2 or the bypass tray has been selected in step 3.

Touch the [OK] key to complete the setting.

If the desired tray is not on the display, use [ [

] key to scroll the

display until it appears.

Select the paper type and the paper size.

●

If TRAY 1 has been selected in step 3:

CUSTOM SETTINGS TRAY 1 TYPE/SIZE SETTING

TYPE SIZE

PLAIN

PRE-PRINTED

RECYCLED COLOR

The highlighted keys indicate the current selections. To change either type or size or both, touch the desired keys to highlight the selections.

Paper types Special papers such as transparency film and labels can be set for tray 2 and the bypass tray. Envelopes can be set only for tray 2.

LETTER HEAD

PRE-PUNCHED

] or

Paper sizes

●

Depending on the selected tray, a selection for “AUTO-AB” and “AUTO-INCH” may appear. “AUTO-AB”: Select when you have set AB system

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LOADING PAPER

Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer

The method of loading paper into the multipurpose drawer is the same as for paper tray 1 described on page 1-16. For specifications of paper, see page 1-17. When loading envelopes, postcards or transparency film, follow the descriptions below.

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Two maximum height lines are indicated: one for plain paper and one for special paper.

Maximum height line for plain paper

Do not exceed this line when loading plain paper.

Maximum height line for special paper (red line)

Do not exceed this line when loading special paper.

■ How to change the paper size

To change the paper size or paper type when paper is loaded into a tray, refer to page 1-19 for details.

■ Setting envelopes or postcards

When setting envelopes or postcards in the multi purpose drawer, set them in the orientation shown below.

Loading postcards

Load postcards print side up to the rear left of the tray as shown.

Loading envelopes

Envelopes can only be printed on the address side. Be sure to place envelopes with the address side up and the top of the envelope to the rear.

Printing onto envelopes or postcards

●

Attempting to print onto both sides of envelopes or postcards may result in misfeeds or poor prints.

●

Do not use pre-printed envelopes.

●

To avoid wrinkling, misfeeds or poor printing, make sure the postcard stock is not curled.

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LOADING PAPER

Printing onto envelopes

●

Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snaps, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive patches or synthetic materials. Attempting to print on these may cause misfeeds, inadequate toner adherence or other trouble.

●

Envelopes of which the surface is not flat because of embossing may cause the prints to become smudges.

●

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

●

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

Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers

When feeding envelopes from the multi purpose drawer, damage to the envelopes or smudges on prints may occur even if envelopes within specification are used. In this case, the problem may be reduced by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers from the normal position to the lower pressure position. Follow the procedure below.

NOTE

Be sure to return the lever to the normal position when finished feeding envelopes. If not, inadequate toner adherence, paper misfeeds or other trouble may occur.

Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to

the left.

Unlatch the module and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, open the side cover similarly.

Lower the two fusing unit pressure

adjusting levers marked A and B in the

Gently close the duplex module.

If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover.

illustration.

Rear side of

fusing unit

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Normal position

Lower pressure position

Front side of

fusing unit

LOADING PAPER

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■ Loading transparency film

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Be sure to load the transparency film with the white label side up. Make sure no image will be printed on the label. Printing on the label may cause smudges on prints. Transparency film must be set in the portrait orientation.

Specifications (multi purpose drawer)

Name Multi purpose drawer Paper size/weight See specifications of paper trays on page 1-17. Paper capacity 500 sheets (20 lbs. (80 g/m2)) of paper, 40 envelopes, 20 postcards Dimensions 25-3/4" (W) x 22-21/64" (D) x 5-43/64" (H)

(654 mm (W) x 567 mm (D) x 144 mm (H))

Weight Approximately 24.3 lbs. or 11 kg

Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

Loading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer

Upper paper tray:

The upper tray is the same as the multi-purpose drawer. Use the upper tray according to the instructions for the multipurpose drawer on page 1-21.

Middle and lower paper trays:

Up to 500 sheets of SHARP recommended plain paper can be loaded in these trays. The method of loading paper is the same as for paper tray 1 in the main unit. See the description (page 1-16).

NOTE

If the paper size or paper type is changed in either paper tray, the tray settings must be changed in custom settings. Refer

“Setting the paper size and type” on page 1-19.

Specifications (stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer)

Name Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer Paper size/weight See specifications of paper trays on page 1-17. Paper capacity 500 sheets (20 lbs. (80 g/m (ordinary paper) Dimensions 24-3/8" (W) x 26-5/32" (D) x 15-29/32" (H)

(619 mm (W) x 664 mm (D) x 404 mm (H))

Weight Approximately 70.6 lbs. or 32 kg

)) each

Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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LOADING PAPER

Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer

Upper paper tray:

The upper paper tray is equivalent to the multi purpose drawer. The method of loading paper and the paper that can be used are the same as for the multi purpose drawer. Refer to the description of the multi purpose drawer (see page 1-21).

Lower paper tray:

The lower paper tray is a large capacity tray that holds 2,000 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 paper (20 lbs. (80 g/m2)). Use the following procedure to load paper in the large capacity tray.

NOTE

If the paper size or paper type is changed in either paper tray, the tray settings must be changed in custom settings. Refer

“Setting the paper size and type” on page 1-19.

Pull out the large capacity tray.

Gently pull the tray out until it stops.

Load paper onto the right and left paper

feed tables.

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Load paper onto the right paper feed table. The right table holds approximately 1,200 sheets.

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Raise the paper guide

and load paper onto the left paper feed table. The left table holds approximately 800 sheets. After loading paper, be sure to return the paper guide.

Gently push the large capacity paper tray

into the printer.

Push the tray firmly all the way into the printer.

Set the paper type.

If you have changed the paper size from the AB system to the inch system or vice versa, select the relevant type referring to “Setting the paper size and type” on page 1-19.

Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000

sheet paper drawer is now complete.

Specifications (stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer)

Name Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer Paper sizes/weight See specifications of paper trays on page 1-17. Paper capacity Upper tray: 500 sheets (20 lbs. (80 g/m

(ordinary paper) Dimensions 24-3/8" (W) x 26-5/32" (D) x 15-29/32" (H)

(619 mm (W) x 664 mm (D) x 404 mm (H))

Weight Approximately 75 lbs. or 34 kg

Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

)), Lower tray: 2,000 sheets (20 lbs. (80 g/m2))

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ADDING TONER

When toner runs out, the message “CHANGE THE TONER CARTRIDGE” will appear on the display indicating that the toner cartridge must be replaced. For some models, a message to replace the developer cartridge may appear.

For the procedure for replacement of these cartridges, see the separate “Operation manual (Read this document before installing the product.).”

NOTE

If you press and hold down the [INFORMATION] key or the [COPY] key while printing is being performed or in standby, the quantity of toner remaining (as a percentage) will be displayed. When the percentage becomes 25 - 0 %, prepare a new toner cartridge.

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES

Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user include paper, toner cartridge (drum/toner cartridge), developer cartridge*, and staple cartridge for the finisher.

* For some models, developer cartridges are not replaced by users.

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

GENUINE SUPPLIES

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■ Proper storage

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1 Store the supplies in a location that is:

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clean and dry,

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at a stable temperature,

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not exposed to direct sunlight.

2 Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.

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Paper stored in packages standing up or out of

the wrapper may curl or become damp, resulting in paper misfeeds.

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CHAPTER 2

PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER

This chapter describes how to install and how to use the printer drivers

and printer utilities on a computer. This chapter also describes the job

retention function that allows a print start operation from the operation

panel of the printer.

Page

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER .......................................................... 2-2

SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS ................................................................. 2-2

INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES .............. 2-3

UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES ......... 2-3

INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING PLUG &

PLAY OR THE “ADD PRINTER WIZARD” .............................................. 2-4

● Before installation .............................................................................. 2-4

SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER .......................................................... 2-5

● Printer driver settings under Windows

(selecting and setting print conditions) .............................................. 2-5

PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK .................. 2-6

● Environment required for accessing Web pages .............................. 2-6

● Accessing Web pages and displaying help ...................................... 2-6

● Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages ............................... 2-7

JOB CONTROL ........................................................................................ 2-9

● “JOB CONTROL” operation ............................................................... 2-9

● Hold job list ......................................................................................... 2-10

● Printer account control ....................................................................... 2-12

USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER ........................... 2-13

● Using the printer in the Windows environment ................................. 2-13

● Using the printer in the Macintosh environment ............................... 2-15

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Parallel interface connector

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

1. Using this machine as a local printer

When using this machine as a local printer, connect your computer to the parallel interface connector as shown in the illustration. The cable is not supplied with the printer. A shielded cable which conforms to both the printer specifications and your computer specifications must be obtained. Consult your computer manual for the computer connection requirements. The parallel interface of the printer conforms to IEEE-STD-1284-1993.

The connector type on the printer is a 36-pin DDK 57LE-40360-730B (D29) female connector or equivalent.

For the specifications of the parallel interface connector on the computer, see the computer manual.

2. Using this machine as a network printer

For using this machine as a network printer, a print server card is needed. See the operation manual supplied with the print server card. For a network cable, use a shielded cable.

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SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS

When using this product in a Windows environment, you must install a printer driver in your computer system. Use the CD-ROM supplied with this unit for the installation. This product can be connected through a parallel interface connector as described above, or connected as a network printer through a print server card (network interface card). The print server card may be installed as a standard component or an optional component depending upon the specific printer model.

The following software for Windows is contained in the CD-ROM.

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Printer drivers

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Printer utilities

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Installer

This is software for installing the printer drivers and printer utilities. If you use Plug and Play or the “Add Printer Wizard” to install the driver without using the installer, see instructions on page 2-4.

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■ Printer drivers

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PCL printer drivers (PCL5e and PCL6)

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Optional PostScript printer driver (compatible to PostScript 3) and PPD files (PostScript Printer Description files)

1. Printer drivers

Printer driver software converts print data from any application into data understood by the printer.

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■ Printer utilities

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Printer Administration Utility

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Printer Status Monitor

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PCL Display Font

2. Printer utilities

Printer Administration Utility* provides setting and monitoring of printers on a computer. The Printer Status Monitor provides monitoring of printer status, display and notification on a computer for network environment. (only in the Windows environment) For use of Printer Administration Utility and Printer Status Monitor, see the help file. * Printer Administration Utility is software for system administrators.

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INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES

Windows software

PCL printer drivers

Windows client

Printer Status Monitor

Execute installation from the CD-ROM using the following procedure.

Start Windows.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into a CD-

ROM drive of your computer.

If your computer is configured for auto start on the CD-ROM, the language select or user select screen described in step 5 will appear. (Steps 3 and 4 are not needed.)

On the [Start] menu, click “Run.”

PCL display font

Network administrator

Network Administration Utility

The following software can be installed from the installer supplied in the CD-ROM :

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PCL printer drivers (PCL5e and PCL6)

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PCL display font

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Printer Administration Utility

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Printer Status Monitor

If you click the icon next to a check box and click the [display README] button, the information of the specified software will be displayed. When installing the Printer Administration Utility and the Printer Status Monitor, read the README text and check to see if the computer system requirements are satisfied.

NOTE

The Printer Administration Utility and the Printer Status Monitor can be used only if this product is used as a network printer.

Enter the CD-ROM drive and setup

command. Then click the [OK] button.

Example:If the CD-ROM drive is designated as drive

R, enter “R:\SETUP.EXE”.

Read the text of Readme First and then click

the [Next] button.

Select the tools to be installed and click

the [Next] button.

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If you select general user tools, you can install the following software. PCL5e printer driver, PCL6 printer driver, PCL display font, Printer Status Monitor

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If you select administrator tools, you can install the following software.

Printer Administrator Utility

The printer drivers and printer utilities that

can be installed from the CD-ROM will be listed. Select the check boxes of the desired drivers and utilities and click the [Next] button.

Click the [Start] button.

The installation screen of the file selected with a check box will appear. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the selected printer drivers and utilities.

When installation is complete, the message

“Setup has finished installing your selected package(s).” will appear. Click the [Close] button.

NOTE

Restart of your computer may be needed depending on the system. Click [Yes] to restart the computer.

UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES

When uninstalling a printer driver that has been installed from the Add Printer wizard, right-click the printer to be deleted from “Printers” of “Control Panel” and select [Delete]. When uninstalling a printer driver that has been installed using the installer, the Printer Administration Utility or the Printer Status Monitor, use “Add/Remove Programs” of “Control Panel”. Use the Windows standard operation for each case.

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INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING PLUG & PLAY OR THE “ADD PRINTER WIZARD”

Before installation

Before installing the printer drivers, check the following items.

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Ensure that your computer system meets the following requirements.

Computer type:

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer Hardware requirements of the operating system must be satisfied.

When using Plug and Play or using the “Add Printer Wizard” to install printer drivers, enter the directory name indicated below as a source directory.

Operating system:

Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Windows Me

Path for using PCL5e driver under Windows 2000 R:\Option\English\2k_pcl5e

Path for using PCL6 driver under Windows 2000 R:\Option\English\2k_pcl6

Path for using PCL5e driver under Windows 95/98/Me R:\Option\English\9x_pcl5e

Path for using PCL6 driver under Windows 95/98/Me R:\Option\English\9x_pcl6

Path for using PCL5e driver under Windows NT R:\Option\English\Nt_pcl5e

Path for using PCL6 driver under Windows NT R:\Option\English\Nt_pcl6

■ Example of installation of a printer driver using the “Add Printer Wizard” under Windows 98

The installation method of a printer driver under Windows 98 is shown below. The installation example is described assuming that the printer is connected as a local printer (see “Using this machine as a local printer” on page 2-2) and that the CD-ROM drive is designated as drive R. The procedure may differ depending on the system environment.

Start Windows 98.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-

ROM drive.

If your computer is configured for auto start on the CD-ROM, Readme First screen will appear. Click [Cancel] to close the screen.

On the [Start] menu, select [Settings] and

then [Printers].

The Printer window will appear.

Double-click the [Add Printer] icon.

Click the [Next] button.

Check the [Local Printer] radio button and

then click the [Next] button.

Click the [Have Disk] button.

The “Install From Disk” dialog box will appear. Enter the file path as follows: R:\Option\English\9x_pcl5e or R:\Option\English\9x_pcl6

Click the [OK] button.

Select the printer model to be used and

click the [Next] button.

Follow the instructions displayed by the “Add Printer Wizard.”

■ Installing PCL display fonts

The PCL display fonts are the fonts displayed on your computer screen. The CD-ROM supplied with this product contains the PCL display fonts that correspond to the resident fonts of this product. These display fonts can be installed to your computer (Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000) from the installer. Installation of the PCL display fonts can be specified in step 6 of “INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES” on page 2-3. To install the PCL display fonts by Windows basic operation without using the installer(Start Panel R:\Option\PCLFont The CD-ROM drive is designated as drive R as an example.

Fonts Install New Font), specify the following path.

Settings Control

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SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER

For setting items, see the printer driver help.

This section describes the method of changing the printer driver settings from your computer. If no printer driver has been installed, use the supplied CD-ROM to install it referring to “INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES” on page 2-3.

Printer driver settings under Windows (selecting and setting print conditions)

Change the settings using the printer properties.

■ Windows 95 / 98 / Me

Screens for Windows 98 are used in the description below.

On the [Start] menu, select [Settings] and

then [Printers].

The Printer window will appear.

Right-click the installed printer driver and

select [Properties].

This example is the screen displayed by selecting AR-P350PCL5e.

■ Windows NT 4.0 / 2000

Screens for Windows NT 4.0 are used in the description below.

On the [Start] menu, select [Settings] and

then [Printers].

The Printer window will appear.

Right-click the installed printer driver and

select [Document Defaults].

This example is the screen displayed by selecting AR-P350PCL5e.

Set each item.

For setting items, see the printer driver help.

Click the [OK] button.

NOTE

For the setting concerning optional peripheral devices such as the duplex module, finisher, and stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer, right-click the installed printer, select [Properties], and then open the [Configuration] tab. If you use this product as a network printer and you have installed the Printer Status Monitor, the configuration of peripheral devices will be automatically set by clicking “Auto Configuration”. If you click the [Update Tray Status] button in the [Tray Status] dialog box of the [Paper] tab, the current tray information (paper size, paper type, and quantity of paper remaining) will be displayed.

Set each item.

Click the [OK] button.

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PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK

If you access the Web pages of this product from your computer using a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer, various settings can be adjusted through the network.

Environment required for accessing Web pages

The following products and computer system requirements are needed for accessing the Web pages of this product.

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Optional print server card (network interface card)

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Recommended Web browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or equivalent

Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later or equivalent

NOTE

The following characters cannot be input in the Web pages when setting the Web pages in the Web server located in this product. Input characters are case-sensitive.

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Characters that cannot be input: < > ”

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Examples of improper input: <abc> <abc “abc” “abc abc”

Accessing Web pages and displaying help

Use the following procedure to access the Web pages. If the help button under the menu frame is clicked, the help screen for description of various function settings that can be operated remotely from the Web pages for this product through the network will appear. For the setting of each function, see the detailed description.

Open the Web browser on your computer.

Input the IP Address previously specified

for this product to the ADDRESS field of the browser.

Input the IP address previously specified in this product. (See page 6-13.)

When the connection is completed, the Web page information of this product will be displayed.

Click the [Help] button under the menu

frame.

For details of each function setting, see the help under the menu frame. The configuration settings are described in detail.

Close the help.

Click the button. The display will return to the Web page information of this product.

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PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK

Items and outline of menu frame of Web pages

Destination Management

The basic screen on which you can add, modify, or delete the destinations for image data scanned by the network scanner. The recipient information for facsimile and Internet facsimile features (destination address, facsimile number, etc.) is described below.

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Up to 500 destinations in total can be registered. In addition, up to 100 destinations can be registered in the file server and desktop in total.

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■ Setting E-mail Destinations

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Sets the destination information for E-mail delivery from the network scanner. Destination E-mail addresses and file types as well as information for destination control (destination name, index, name for front panel display, etc.) are configured by this control.

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■ Setting FTP Destinations

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Sets the storage location information for file server storage scan of network scan data. File server information (such as host name) and file types as well as information for destination control (destination name, user index, name for front panel display, etc.) are configured by this control.

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■ Setting Desktop Destinations

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Sets the destination information for desktop delivery of network scan data. Destination computer information (such as host name) in which the network scanner tool/Sharpdesk has been installed and file types as well as the information for destination control (destination name, user index, name for front panel display, etc.).

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■ Setting Fax Destinations

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Sets the fax destination. Fax numbers of recipients and communication mode as well as information for destination control (destination name, index, name for front panel display, etc.).

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■ Setting i-Fax Destinations

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Sets the Internet fax destination information. E-mail addresses of destination and file types as well as information for destination control (destination name, index, name for front panel display, etc.).

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■ Setting Group Destinations

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Sets destination groups for transmitting data at a time by collecting destinations that have been set as E-mail destination, fax destination and i-fax destination.

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■ Delete Destination

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Screen for checking to see if deletion may be executed after selecting a destination to be deleted from the destination list on the destination management screen and clicking the Delete button. The destination data will be deleted when the Yes button is clicked.

Fax Memory Box Management

Basic screen for setting the memory area (memory box) for fax images. The memory box has the following three functions. Up to 100 items in total can be registered for these functions.

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Polled memory box control

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Confidential reception

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■ Polled Memory Box Control

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Original data that has been stored in this machine can be transmitted to another facsimile machine when the remote facsimile machine requests transmission.

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Relay broadcasting

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■ Confidential reception

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Data to be printed is sent to this machine and held until released for printing from the operation panel of this machine.

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■ Relay broadcasting

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Memory box information for transmitting received data can be configured by this control.

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PRINTER CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE NETWORK

Access setup

The restriction on access to the Web pages and basic settings for using the network scanner and the status/alert Email function are described below.

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■ Network Card Setup

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A link to the network card Web page for configuring the print server card (network interface card) is provided. The Admin password is the same as the Web Page password of the network card.

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■ Password Setup

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Password access to the Web pages can be set. Two types of passwords (user and administrator) are configurable. The Admin password is the same as the Web Page password of the network card.

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■ Network Scanning Setup

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Basic setting screen for the network scanner. E-mail subject for scanner delivery, file name, etc. are set. To use the network scanner, you must set up E-mail & DNS Setup. This screen displays the E-mail & DNS Settings and provides a link to E-mail & DNS Setup.

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■ Status & Alert E-mail Setup

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Basic setting screen for the status & alert E-mail system. Machine name, machine code, and machine installation location are set. To use the status & alert E-mail function, you must set up E-mail & DNS Setup. This screen displays the settings of E-mail & DNS Settings and provides a link to E-mail & DNS Setup.

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■ E-mail & DNS Setup

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Basic setting screen for transmitting E-mail. E-mail server, system administrator address, DNS server, etc. are set.

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■ Sender E-mail Setup

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The sender of E-mail transmissions from the network scanner is configured. The sender will be set as the “From” item of the E-mail header. Up to 20 senders can be registered and a sender can be selected among them from the operation panel.

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■ Custom Directory Setup

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User index names in the display list on the operation panel are set.

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■ Status Message Parameters Setup

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The parameters used when the current counter information of this machine such as print count, copy count, and total output is delivered in accordance with the specified schedule by an E-mail status message.

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■ Alerts Message Parameters Setup

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The parameters for the alert message address information are registered by alert message setup. The alert message is transmitted when a problem such as a supplies requirement (toner or paper) or errors(device failure or paper misfeed) occur.

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■ SNMP Trap Setup

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IP addresses, trap community, and authentic community are set.

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JOB CONTROL

This section describes the operation procedure required for “JOB CONTROL”. To use job control in your print job, select “Properties” on the printer driver screen, open the “Main” tab, and click “Job control.” The job hold function can be used only if your printer is equipped with the hard disk drive option.

“JOB CONTROL” operation

Normal print

(For “Normal print”, no input from the operation panel of the printer is needed.)

The print setting in this mode is the basic print operation. If no problem such as a paper misfeed and empty toner occurs in the printer, the print start operation is completed on the computer and printing will be executed on the printer.

Hold after print

Proof print

This mode can prevent a high-volume misprint when a lot of sets must be printed. If printing is executed in this mode, only one set will be printed and the remaining sets will be held as a hold job. After checking the finished printout including print position on paper and stapling position, you can start printing of the remaining sets from the operation panel of the printer. Also you can delete the data without executing printing. (See step 7 on page 2-10 and step 5 on page 2-11.)

Password (5 digits)

In this mode, print data will be held in the hold job list even after printing is complete. Printing can be executed again from the operation panel of the printer if needed. Also the data can be deleted from the operation panel if it is not necessary.

Hold before print

This print mode can reduce the possibility of missing printout. If printing is made in this mode from the computer, print data will not be output immediately and will be stored in the printer as a hold job until released from the operation panel. Print start operation can be made on the operation panel of the printer as needed. Also you can delete the data without executing printing. (See step 7 on page 2-10 or step 5 on page 2-11.)

Password

If a password is set in the printer driver setting, a password entry is needed to start printing of a password protect job. This mode can increase the security of hold jobs.

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Hold After Print mode with password:

Password entry on the operation panel of the printer is needed for additional printing the hold job.

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Hold Before Print mode with password:

Password entry on the operation panel of the printer is needed to start printing.

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Proof Print mode with password:

Password entry on the operation panel of the printer is needed for printing remaining sets after printing one set. The first set is printed without password entry.

Password

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JOB CONTROL

Hold job list

If “Print after hold”, “Print before hold” or “Proof print” operation is performed on the computer, print data will be held as a hold job. (Up to 100 jobs can be held. If the main switch is turned off, the stored data of all jobs in hold will be cleared.) If the number of jobs exceeds 100, the job is processed as follows.

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If Hold After Print is executed:

Printing will be executed but the job will not be held. (A notice page will be printed. See page 7-5.)

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If Hold Before Print is executed:

Printing will not be executed and the job will not be held. (A notice page will be printed. See page 7-5.)

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If Proof Print is executed:

Printing of one set will be executed but the job will not be held. (A notice page will be printed. See page 7-5.)

When the machine is being operated from the operation panel on the main unit:

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For operation from the operation panel with touch panel, see the next page.

Press the [MENU] key.

Press the [OK] key.

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Select the desired data.

“PRINTJOBS ON HOLD” will appear in the message display.

When the [OK] key is pressed, a user name and a file name of the print data stored as a hold job will appear.

Press the or key on the operation panel repeatedly until the desired print job is displayed.

Enter the first digit of the password and

press the [OK] key.

(needed only if a password has been set) Be sure to enter the same number that has been entered on the computer. If no password has been set, operation of steps 5 and 6 is not needed. (Proceed to step 7.)

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NOTE:

The password is entered one digit at a time starting with the first digit. The inactive digits are shown as “-”.

Use the same procedure as step 5 to enter

the password from the second digit to the

When you press the [OK] key to register the first digit after entering it using

or key on the

the operation panel, “ appear and “-” at the second digit will blink. If you press the [BACK/C] key, you can correct the entered number.

fifth digit and then press the [OK] key.

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Select execution of printing, cancellation

of printing or data retention after printing, and then press the [OK] key.

Deletion or retention of data after printing can be selected. Alternatively deletion of data without printing can be selected. Press the or key until the desired choice appears

” will

Press the [OK] key.

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PRINT AND DELETE THE DATA-OK?

PRINT AND SAVE THE DATA-OK?

DELETE THE DATA-OK?

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Data will be deleted after printing.

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Data will be held after printing.

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Data will be deleted without printing. If this item is selected, the operation will be complete. Steps 8 and 9 are not needed.

Verify that the desired number of copies is

PRINT HOLD JOB LIST

SHARP001

SHARP002

SHARP003

SHARP004

ENTER PIN VIA THE 10-KEY.

CANCEL

PRIN

NUMBER OF PRINTS

(1 999)

set.

COPIES

10SET

Press the [OK] key.

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Printing will start. If printing of another job is being

executed, however, your job will be registered as a print job. Printing of the job will start after preceding jobs are completed.

Operation is now complete.

To continue operation, repeat steps 1 to 9.

The number of copies can be changed by using the

or key on the

operation panel.

JOB CONTROL

When the machine is being operated from the touch panel on a scanner module:

Press the [PRINT] key to display the printer

basic screen.

Select the desired data.

To switch the screen, touch the

Use the [Numeric] keys to enter the 5-digit

password.

or key.

(needed only if a password has been set)

Be sure to enter the password that has been entered on the computer. If no password has been set, operation of this step is not needed.

Ensure that the desired number of prints

is set.

The number of prints can be changed by using the

or key.

Execute printing.

To delete the print data after completing the print

CANCEL

job, touch the [PRINT

PRINT AND DELETE THE DATA

PRINT AND SAVE THE DATA

DELETE

AND DELETE THE DATA] key. To keep the print data after printing, touch the [PRINT AND SAVE THE DATA] key. To cancel printing and clear the print data, touch the [DELETE] key.

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If you select execution of the print job, printing will start. If printing of another job is being executed, your job will be registered as a print job. Printing of the job will start after preceding jobs are completed.

NOTE:

Each time a number is entered, “–” will change to “

Operation is now complete.

”.

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JOB CONTROL

Printer account control

If the key operator program “Auditing mode” is set, the number of printed pages can be accumulated for each account. The accounts for auditing are the accounts that have been set for counting the number of pages for the printer with a key operator program. For registration of account numbers, see the key operator programs (page 6-7).

When executing print operation from the computer, you must enter an account number on the setting screen of the printer driver. The account number entry screen will be displayed by clicking “Job control” in the “Main” tab of the printer driver.

When an invalid account number is entered or no account number is entered, if key operator program “Cancel jobs of invalid accounts” has been set, printing will not be performed. To perform printing in any case, disable program “Cancel jobs of invalid accounts”. In this case, the number of printed pages will be accumulated to “OTHERS”.

The job control screen will always appear when print operation is executed from the printer driver if the “Auto Job Control review” check box in the “Main” tab of the printer driver is set.

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USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER

If an optional PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK1) is installed, this machine can be used as a PostScript compatible printer. The machine can be used in the Macintosh environment as well as in the Windows environment when used as a PostScript printer. In the Macintosh environment, however, the printer can be connected only through a network.

Using the printer in the Windows environment

To use this machine as a PostScript printer, the PostScript printer driver or the PPD files (PostScript Printer Description files) must be installed to your computer. For installation of the printer driver, use the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM supplied with an optional PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1).

■ Installing the PostScript printer driver

Insert the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM of

the PS3 expansion kit to a CD-ROM drive of your computer.

On the [Start] menu, click “RUN”.

To install the PostScript printer driver using the “Add Printer” wizard in place of using the installer, enter the directory name of the file as follows. The directory names for PPD files are also shown in the illustration.

Directory information of the PS3 expansion kit PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM

(The CD-ROM drive is assumed to be drive R.)

Path for using PostScript driver

R:\Option\English\2k_PS

Path for using PPD files

R:\Option\English\2k_PSPPD

Path for using PostScript driver

R:\Option\English\9x_PS

Path for using PPD files

R:\Option\English\9x_PSPPD

Path for using PostScript driver

R:\Option\English\NT_PS

Path for using PPD files

R:\Option\English\NT_PSPPD

Enter the CD-ROM drive and setup

command. Then click the [OK] button.

Example: If the CD-ROM drive is designated as

drive R, enter “R:\SETUP.EXE”.

Follow the instructions on the screen to install

the desired software.

■ Installing the PPD files (PostScript printer description files)

Insert the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM of the PS3 expansion kit to a CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation procedure is basically the same as the procedure described on page 2-4 that is performed by using the “Add Printer” wizard for installing a printer driver. The following items, however, are different.

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The PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM of a PS3 expansion kit is used.

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The path of the PPD files must be entered in step 7 on page 2-4. The path for each Windows version is shown below. (The CD-ROM drive is assumed to be drive R.)

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Windows 2000

R:\Option\English\2k_PSPPD

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Windows 95/98/Me

R:\Option\English\9x_PSPPD

Windows NT

R:\Option\English\NT_PSPPD

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When selecting the printer model in step 9 on page 2-4, select the PPD file name with your printer model.

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USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER

■ PS display font

The PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM of a PS3 expansion kit contains PS display fonts. Install the PS display fonts as needed when the PostScript printer driver is installed. To install the PS display fonts, select it when installing the PostScript printer driver using the installer.

■ Installing the resident font information for PPD (Windows 95/98/Me)

After installing the PPD files, follow the procedure below to install the resident font information.

NOTES

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Before installing the resident font information, be sure to install the PPD files.

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When installing the resident font information, be sure to close all other open applications.

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When the printer is used as a network printer, if you have changed the port for the printer from Properties of the printer driver, reinstall the resident font information.

The screens in the Windows 98 environment are used below as examples.

Start Windows.

Insert the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM of

a PS3 expansion kit into a CD-ROM drive.

If your computer is configured for auto start on the CD-ROM, the package selection screen will appear. Click the [Cancel] button.

On the [START] menu, click “RUN”.

Enter the CD-ROM drive and

“Option\English\9x_psppd\Pfmsetup.exe”, and click the [OK] button.

If the CD-ROM drive is designated as drive R, type “R:\Option\English\9x_psppd\Pfmsetup.exe” and click the [OK] button. The following window will appear.

Click the [OK] button.

The following window will appear.

If the PPD files have not been installed, a message indicating it will appear and the resident font information cannot be installed.

Click the [OK] button.

After installing the resident font, restart

Windows.

Installation of the resident font is complete.

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USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER

Using the printer in the Macintosh environment

To use the printer in the Macintosh environment, the PPD files (PostScript printer description files) for Macintosh contained in the PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM of an optional PS3 expansion kit must be installed. The printer can be used as a PostScript compatible printer. The printer, however, must be connected to the computer through a network. An optional Print Server Card (AR-NC5J) is needed for network connection. Also the Macintosh computer must be equipped with an Ethernet port. If your computer is not equipped with an Ethernet port, install an Ethernet interface.

NOTE

If this printer is connected to the computer via a cross cable, be sure to turn on the Macintosh computer before turning on this printer. If not, the printer cannot be recognized as a network printer.

■ PPD files

The PPD files for Macintosh are the files which a Macintosh computer refers to when using its LaserWriter printer driver for printing.

■ SHARP PPD Utility

The SHARP PPD Utility is used to register account numbers and passwords when the auditing mode (page 6-7) or the job retention function with password (page 2-9) is used. This utility is also used to change the registered account numbers and passwords.

■ Display fonts

The PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM contains the display fonts for Macintosh. If you use the PPD files, install the display fonts as needed.

■ Before installing the PPD files and the PPD Utility

Before installing the software above, check the hardware and software requirements.

Computer: Apple Macintosh series

Apple Power Macintosh series Operating system: Mac OS 8.51 to 9.x Printer driver: LaserWriter 8 version 8.4.1 or later

For other conditions such as CPU and RAM capacity, requirements of the operating system must be satisfied.

Ensure that LaserWriter 8 has been installed in the Macintosh system. If not, install it from the system CD-ROM supplied with your Macintosh computer.

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USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER

■ Installing the utilities

The screens in the Mac OS 9.0 environment are used below as examples. The display varies with the operating system and printer driver versions.

Turn on the computer and start the

operating system.

Insert the supplied SHARP PS3 Expansion

Kit AR-PK1 PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM into a CD-ROM drive.

The AR-PK1 icon will appear on the desktop.

Close all other applications and double-

click the AR-PK1 icon on the desktop.

The files contained in the CD-ROM will be displayed. The Printer Manual is not for this product.

Double-click the Installer icon.

The installer screen will appear.

Click the [Install] button of step 4.

The SHARP Installer dialog box will appear. Ensure that “Easy Install” is selected, select the drive, and click the [Install] button.

NOTES

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“Easy Install” is recommended.

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To cancel the installation, click the [Cancel] button.

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When uninstalling the PPD files from your computer, select “Custom Remove” on the installation type selection window, select the features to be removed, and click the [Remove] button.

After installation is complete, click the

[Quit] button and remove the CD-ROM.

Click [Reference] of steps 2 and 3 to read

the text.

Be sure to read the descriptions, which contain information on use of this product as a printer.

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USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER

■ Selecting the printer

Follow the procedure below to select the printer.

Ensure that the printer is connected to the

network to which your computer is connected.

Select the Chooser from the Apple Menu.

Click the LaserWriter 8 icon.

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The names of connected printers are displayed in the right hand box. If multiple AppleTalk zones are displayed, select the zone which includes the desired printer.

Select the desired printer.

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The default printer name of this product is “SCXXXXXX” (XXXXXX: 6 alphanumeric characters). The printer name can be changed by adjusting the setting for the Print Server Card (AR-NC5J).

Click ‘Create’, ‘Setup’ or ‘Setup...’.

(Phrase depends on the version of MAC OS installed)

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If you are setting this printer for the first time: When the “Select a PostScript Printer Description File:” dialog box appears, select the PPD file name with your printer model name and click ‘Select’.

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If you are setting this printer again:

1) Click ‘Auto Setup’.

2) When the “Select a PostScript Printer Description File:” dialog box appears, select the PPD file name with your printer model name and click ‘Select’.

3) Click ‘OK’.

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Printer configuration will be automatically set.

Click the Close box to close the Chooser.

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USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER

■ Paper setting

Select “Page Setup” from the [File] menu

of application software.

The following display will appear. (The display varies with the operating system versions, printer driver versions, and application software.)

■ Print condition setting

Select “Print” from the [File] menu of

application software.

The following display will appear. (The display varies with the operating system versions, printer driver versions, and application software.)

Adjust each setting.

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Paper size, reduction/enlargement, and orientation can be set.

Click the [OK] button.

Adjust each setting.

Number of copies, page range, and other settings can be made. If the printer has been configured for the auditing mode, an assigned 5-digit account number must be specified. To use the job retention with password, specify a fivedigit password. To specify an account number or a password for the job retention function, click “ select ‘Job Control’.

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The account numbers used for printing are common to those for copying. The account numbers for printing must be registered to the computer using the PPD utility.

” to the right of ‘General’ and

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Click the [Print] button.

USING THE MACHINE AS A POSTSCRIPT PRINTER

■ Installing the display fonts

The display fonts for Macintosh are contained in the Font folder of the AR-PK1 PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM. Install the display fonts as needed.

Copy the required display font files to the Fonts folder under the System folder of your computer.

NOTE

If any malfunction occurs due to the installation of display fonts, delete the fonts from the system.

■ Using the SHARP PPD Utility

Before using the printer auditing mode or the job retention function with password from a Macintosh computer, you must use the PPD Utility to register account numbers and passwords. The PPD Utility is installed together with the PPD files using the installer for Macintosh contained in the SHARP PS3 Expansion Kit AR-PK1 PRINTER UTILITIES CD-ROM. This utility allows up to 20 account numbers to be registered for the computer. The account numbers are the same as those for the copier auditing mode and must be registered using one of the key operator programs for the copier feature. When printing in the auditing mode, one of the registered account numbers must be specified on the screen used for setting print conditions. Also use this utility to change the registered account numbers. When using the job retention function with password, a password must be specify when printing. This utility allows up to 20 passwords to be registered. One of the passwords must be specified when you set the print conditions.

To start this utility, select SHARP AR-PK1 Extras folder and then double click the PPD Utility icon.

NOTE

Do not use the AR230_270 PPD Utility. This utility is not for this model.

To register a security password for the job

retention function, click the [Add] button for Confidential Print Password. The Confidential Print Password screen will appear. Enter a 5-digit number in the box and click the [OK] button.

To delete a registered security password, select the password in the box and click the [Delete] button.

Click the [Select] button and select the PPD

files for your printer.

To register an account number for the

computer, click the [Add] button for Account Number. The Account Number screen will appear. Enter a 5-digit account number and click the [OK] button.

To delete a registered account number, select the account number in the box and click the [Delete] button.

To save the registered account numbers

and passwords and to exit the utility, click the [Save & Quit] button.

If the PPD file is changed using this utility,

be sure to select the printer again through the Chooser. Use the procedure described in “Selecting the Printer” on page 2-17.

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CHAPTER 3

PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS

This chapter describes the following items.

1. Printer configuration settings

2. Custom settings based on the customer’s operating conditions.

Page

MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING ................................................... 3-2

● Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings

(items that can be set from the operation panel) .............................. 3-2

● Default settings .................................................................................. 3-4

● PCL settings ....................................................................................... 3-5

● PostScript settings ............................................................................. 3-5

CUSTOM SETTINGS ............................................................................... 3-6

● Operation procedure common to all custom settings

(items that can be set from the operation panel) .............................. 3-6

● Setting items ...................................................................................... 3-8

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MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING

The printer configuration setting allows basic printer settings to be made. The items set with the printer configuration settings are shown below.

● Default settings................................ Basic settings used in printing (See page 3-4.)

● PCL settings .................................... Sets a PCL symbol set. (See page 3-5.)

● PostScript settings* ......................... Sets whether a PostScript error page is printed or not when a PostScript error

has occurred. (See page 3-5.)

* An optional PS3 expansion kit is needed.

Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (items that can be set from the operation panel)

When the machine is being operated from the operation panel on the main unit:

Press the [MENU] key to display the

configuration setting menu screen.

Press the [MENU] key repeatedly until “SET OPERATIONS CONDITIONS ” appears. Any print jobs held in the printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will be printed in the former print conditions.

Press the [OK] key.

Press the or key to display the desired

setting.

For the details of each setting item, see the description on and after page 3-4.

Press the [OK] key.

“ ” will be displayed to the right of the selected item and setting will be registered. To set another item, press the [BACK/C] key to return to step 3 and repeat the procedure to step 6.

When setting is complete, press the

[MENU] key to return to the basic screen.

Press the or key to display the desired

setting item.

Press the [OK] key.

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NOTE

If the [BACK/C] key is pressed after each setting is complete, the display that has called the setting will appear again. If selection of a number is mistaken during setting operation, press the [BACK/C] key to correct the selected number.

MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING

CONDITION

SETTINGS

When the machine is being operated from the touch panel on a scanner module:

Touch the [CONDITION SETTINGS] key on

the printer screen to display the configuration setting menu screen.

Any print jobs held in the printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will be printed in the former print conditions.

Touch the key of the desired item to display

its setting screen.

CONDITION SETTINGS

DEFAULT SETTINGS

PostScript SETTINGS

Detailed descriptions for configuration setting start on the next page.

PCL SETTINGS

PostScript SETTINGS

PCL SETTINGS

Touch the desired setting on the setting

screen of the desired item and touch the [OK] key.

To set another item, repeat steps 2 and 3.

To finish the setting operation, touch the

[EXIT] key.

CONDITION SETTINGS

DEFAULT SETTINGS

PostScript SETTINGS

PCL SETTINGS

PostScript SETTINGS

PCL SETTINGS

Supplementary explanation of key operation for configuration setting

(when using the touch panel)

DEFAULT SETTINGS

SMOOTHING

ORIENTATION

DEFAULT OUTPUT TRAY

The name of the configuration category or particular item to be set will appear on the touch key. A touch of the key will select the item displayed. Check mark boxes are touch keys that show the status of selections. A box with a check mark means the function is “on” (enabled) and an unchecked box means the function is “off” (disabled). Alternate touches of a box will change the on/off status. If a configuration step requires more than one screen to display all available settings for a configuration step, [

] and [ ] arrow touch keys on the setting screens allow access to the available selections on all screens. If a selection is accepted on one of the screens by a press of the [OK] key, the display will return through the previous selection screens within the same setting step to confirm the settings. After all settings are confirmed, the [OK] key must be pushed again to advance to the next step. The currently set numerical value is displayed. Numerical values can be set by touching the [ ] and [ ] keys.

COPIES

DEFAULT PAPER SIZE

DEFAULT PAPER TYPE

1/2

A4P

These keys and indicator are available on setting screens that require the entry of numerical values.

(1-999)

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MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING

Default settings

The default settings allow detailed print conditions to be set for printing without any printer driver (for example, printing from MS-DOS and printing from a computer without any printer driver installed). The setting items are shown below.

NOTE

When some items can be set both in the printer driver and on the operation panel, the values set in the printer driver override those set on the operation panel. For items that can be set in the printer driver, perform setting in the printer driver.

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■ Smoothing

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SMOOTHING reduces jaggies seen at roundish curved portions of characters and images to be printed and improves pseudo resolution.

Default setting: On

Smoothing on or off can be selected.

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■ Copies

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COPIES is set when the number of copies to be printed is set.

Default setting: 1

The number of copies can be set from 1 to 999.

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■ Orientation

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ORIENTATION allows portrait orientation or landscape orientation to be selected for printing.

Default setting: PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE can be set.

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■ Default paper size

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The paper size to be used for printing in the normal conditions is set. Printing will be performed onto the specified size paper unless otherwise specified.

Default setting: 8-1/2 x 11 or A4

11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13, 8-1/2 x 11, 7-1/4 x 101/2, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, A3, B4, A4, B5 or A5 can be set. (If the operation panel on the main unit is used, the sizes are displayed as follows in the display: LEDGER, LEGAL, FOOLSCAP, LETTER, EXECUTIVE, INVOICE, A3, B4, A4, B5, and A5.)

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■ Default paper type

■■

The paper type to be used for printing in the normal conditions is set. Printing will be performed onto the specified type paper unless otherwise specified.

Default setting: PLAIN

Plain paper, pre-printed paper, recycled paper, transparency film letter head paper, pre-punched paper or color paper can be set.

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■ Default output tray

■■

The output tray to be used for printing in the normal conditions is set. Printed sheets will be output to the specified tray unless otherwise specified by application software.

Default setting: Depends on installation of peripheral devices.

The trays that can be selected depend on installation of peripheral devices. This item itself may not be selected.

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■ 2-SIDED PRINT

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Printing mode, 1-SIDED or 2-SIDED, to be used for printing in the normal condition is set. This key can not be selected on the printer without the duplex module.

Default setting: 1-SIDED

1-SIDED, 2-SIDED (BOOK) or 2-SIDED (TABLET) can be set.

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MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING

■■

■ Line thickness

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This setting is used to adjust the line width of vector graphics. For example, if you desire a finer line, select a value from 0 to 4. If you desire a thicker line, select a value from 6 to 9. To return to the standard line thickness, select 5. Use this setting for special applications such as CAD when lines do not appear with sufficient clarity. For regular applications, there is usually no need to change the setting.

Default setting: 5 The relation between the setting values and the change of line thickness are as follows.

Value

Thickness change

*1 All lines are 1-dot lines.

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■ Extra print mode

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When you have a large number of single print jobs, this setting can be used to shorten the waiting time between print jobs and increase efficiency. Normally there is no need to turn this setting on. When this setting is turned on, multiple single print jobs are displayed in the Job status screen as one print job. Note that the "Notify Job End" function does not operate (even if turned on) when Extra print mode is turned on.

When turned on, Extra print mode combines single print jobs into one print job. However, if any of the print jobs are as described in A or B below, Extra print mode will turn off or stop functioning.

A. One of the following print conditions change between print jobs:

Two-sided printing to one-sided printing / one-sided printing to two-sided printing / binding method of twosided printing / orientation of two-sided printing / paper type / output tray / toner save / smoothing / binding position / binding width / halftone * *1 An optional PS3 expansion kit is needed.

B. One of the following print modes is selected for a print job:

Account control / Two or more copies / Job retention * Transparency inserts

An optional hard disk drive must be installed.

1 dot *

50%

75%

90%

95%5100%6105%7110%8125%9150%

/ Saddle stitch / Staple / Punch / Different first page /

PCL settings

PCL SETTINGS is used to assign a part of character codes to characters of a country in the PCL symbol set. (Used when different symbols are used depending on the country.)

Default setting: “1” (Roman-8)

For setting items of the symbol set, see page 7-6. The list of the numbers to be set and their corresponding symbol sets can be printed using “PCL symbol set list printing” (see page 3-8). When using the operation panel on the main unit, select the desired symbol set item and register it. When using the operation panel with touch panel, select the number that corresponds to the desired symbol set and register it.

PostScript settings

This setting specifies whether an error page describing the cause of an error is printed or not when a PostScript error has occurred. Selections are available to choose printing or not printing of error pages.

Default setting: Not print

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CUSTOM SETTINGS

Custom settings are used for various settings based on the customer operating conditions. The items that can be set with the custom settings are shown below.

● Total count ....................................... The number of printed pages and the like are displayed. (See page 3-8.)

● Display contrast*

● List print ........................................... Used to print a list of settings that have been made or a font list. (See page

● Clock ............................................... The date and time of the built-in clock of the printer are set.

● Tray settings .................................... The paper type and paper size for each tray are set.

● Auto tray switching .......................... Used to switch automatically the paper tray of the same paper size when

For the items below, detailed setting procedure is described in the facsimile operation manual.

● Address control*

● Receive mode*

● Fax data forward*

● Key operator programs .................... Setting programs are provided for key operators (administrators of this machine).

............................ The display contrast of the operation panel is adjusted. (See page 3-8.)

3-8.)

paper runs out in continuous printing.

........................ Used to register destination E-mail addresses, fax numbers, and Internet

fax addresses. Also group entry, memory box entry, custom index entry, and scanner sender entry can be set.

.......................... The fax receive mode (automatic or manual) is set.

...................... Received fax data in memory can be forwarded to another destination.

If this product is equipped with a scanner module, this key will appear in the CUSTOM SETTINGS menu screen. For settings, see page 6-1.

Can be set if this product is equipped with a scanner module.

Can be set if this product is equipped with a scanner module and the facsimile feature can be used.

Can be set if this product is equipped with a scanner module and the facsimile feature or the network scanner

feature can be used.

Operation procedure common to all custom settings (items that can be set from the operation panel)

When the machine is being operated from the operation panel on the main unit:

Press the [MENU] key to display the custom

settings menu screen.

Press the [MENU] key repeatedly until the message “CUSTOM SETTINGS” appears. Any print jobs held in the printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will be printed in the former custom setting conditions.

Press the or key to select the desired

setting item.

Press the [OK] key.

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Press the or key to select the desired

setting.

For details of each setting item, see the description on page 3-8.

CUSTOM SETTINGS

Press the [OK] key.

When setting is complete, press the

[MENU] key to return to the basic screen.

“ ” will be displayed to the right of selected item, and the setting will be registered. Depending on the setting item, additional item selection and registration operation may be needed. In this case, use the or key to select

NOTE

an item and press the [OK] key to register it. To set another item, press the [BACK/C] key and repeat steps 5 and 6.

When the machine is being operated from the touch panel on a scanner module:

Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key when

the printer screen is displayed to display the custom settings menu screen.

Any print jobs held in the printer and any job currently transmitted to the printer will be printed in the former custom setting conditions.

Touch the desired setting on the setting

screen of the desired item and touch the [OK] key.

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TRAY SETTINGS

TRAY 1

TRAY 2

TRAY 3

TYPE / SIZE

1 / 2

PLAIN / 8 X11

PLAIN / AUTO-INCH

RECYCLED / AUTO-INCH

PRINT COPY FAX

1/2

Touch the key of the desired item to display

its setting screen.

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOTAL COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

DISPLAY

CONTRAST

ADDRESS CONTROL

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

LIST PRINT

RECEIVE MODE

CLOCK

FAX DATA

FORWARD

Detailed descriptions for custom settings start on the next page.

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TRAY SETTINGS

TRAY 1

TRAY 2

TRAY 3

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN / 8 X11

PLAIN / AUTO-INCH

RECYCLED / AUTO-INCH

1 / 2

COPY FAX

1/2

Depending on the setting item, additional item setting keys may be displayed and page switching keys may be displayed. Check mark boxes are touch keys that show the status of selections. A box with a check mark means the function is “on” (enabled) and an unchecked box means the function is “off” (disabled). Alternate touches of a box will change the on/off status.

To set another item, repeat steps 2 and 3.

To finish the setting operation, touch the

[EXIT] key.

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOTAL COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

DISPLAY

CONTRAST

ADDRESS CONTROL

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

LIST PRINT

RECEIVE MODE

CLOCK

FAX DATA

FORWARD

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CUSTOM SETTINGS

Setting items

■■

■ Total count

■■

The number of total printed pages in this product can be displayed and printed. If the product is equipped with an optional scanner to include copying and facsimile functions, the number of copies made and facsimile images sent can also be displayed or printed.

■■

■ Display contrast

■■

Can be set if this product is equipped with a scanner module. This item is used to adjust the contrast of the touch panel display.

■■

■ List print

■■

Test pages such as a list of setting items configured in this product and a list of the resident fonts for checking can be printed. The types of test pages are shown below.

● All custom setting list The settings in the printer feature (condition settings and custom settings) are printed. The key operator program settings are not printed.

● Printer test page

●

PCL font list printing: A list of fonts that can be used with the PCL printer drivers is printed.

●

PCL symbol set printing: A PCL symbol set list is printed.

●

NIC page printing: A list of settings used by the NIC (Network Interface Card), namely the print server card, is printed.

●

PostScript font list printing: A list of fonts that can be used with the PostScript printer driver is printed.

●

Option font list printing: A list of option fonts (ARPF1) is printed.

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■ Tray settings

■■

Paper type, paper size, operation mode, and use of automatic tray switching are set for each tray. For details on setting the paper type and paper size, see pages 1-19 and 1-20. “Operation mode” means copy, print or fax mode. Use of a paper tray is set for each mode. This setting is available when the machine is operated from the touch panel on a scanner module. When the machine is being operated from the operation panel on the main unit, use the item “Auto tray switching” described below for setting the automatic tray switching function.

■■

■ Auto tray switching

■■

If the auto tray switching function is set and more than one tray of the same paper size is installed in this product, printing can be continued by switching automatically the paper tray when paper of a tray runs out. This item is used to enable the auto tray switching function. When the machine is operated from the touch panel on a scanner module, use the item “Tray settings” to set this function.

NOTE

If test page printing is disabled with key operator program “DISABLE TEST PAGE PRINTING” (page 6-11), the printer test pages cannot be printed.

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■ Clock

■■

The date and time of the built-in clock of this product are set. These settings will be used for the functions that require date and time information.

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CHAPTER 4

TROUBLESHOOTING

AND MAINTENANCE

This chapter describes misfeed removal, user maintenance, etc.

Page

MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

● General misfeed removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

● Misfeed removal guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

● Misfeed in the paper feed area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

● Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

● Misfeed in the duplex module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

● Cleaning the scanner module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

4-1

MISFEED REMOVAL

Fusing unit

CAUTION

The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper.

When the machine is being operated from the operation panel on the main unit:

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If the machine is not equipped with a scanner, all messages will appear on the display panel of the main unit. For machines equipped with a scanner, messages will appear on the touch panel display on the scanner module.

When a misfeed has occurred, printing will stop and the message shown below will appear. Follow the procedure below to remove misfed paper.

PAPER JAM. [i]

NOTES

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Do not damage or touch the photoconductive drum. (See pages 1-5 and 4-6.)

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Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

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If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces.

General misfeed removal procedure

If the INFORMATION key is pressed when a misfeed has occurred, messages will appear giving guidance for misfeed removal. The messages will appear in sequence and can be viewed by using the

Press the INFORMATION key.

Press the key.

Use the or keys on the operation panel to scroll through the guidance messages.

The messages in the table below provide guidance for misfeed removal. For more detailed guidance refer to the pages indicated in the table.

Message Page

PULL OUT TRAY * AND CHECK THE PAPER. OPEN THE LOWER LEFT COVER. OPEN THE LEFT COVER. REMOVE PAPER FROM BYPASS TRAY. OPEN THE DUPLEX COVER. OPEN THE MAIL-BIN COVER. OPEN THE CENTER COVER. OPEN THE FINISHER TOP COVER. SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM MACHINE. OPEN THE FINISHER FRONT COVER.

Press the INFORMATION key to close the

misfeed removal guidance.

and keys.

5-8,5-14

5-14, 5-24

4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-7 5-8

5-24 5-24

4-2

MISFEED REMOVAL

When the machine is being operated from the touch panel on a scanner module:

When a misfeed has occurred during printing, the message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.” will appear in the touch panel display of the operation panel and printing including copying and facsimile output will stop. The

approximate misfeed locations are indicated with “

information on misfeed removal are also shown.

Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area (page 4-6)

Misfeed in the duplex module (page 4-7)

” shown in the illustration below. The page numbers for detailed

Misfeed in the scanner module . (See the operation manual for copier operation.)

Misfeed in the finisher (page 5-14)

Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker (page 5-8)

Misfeed in the bypass tray (page 4-7)

Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher (page 5-24)

NOTES

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Facsimile reception data is always temporarily stored in memory. After misfed paper is removed, any received data in memory will be automatically printed.

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If the machine is performing a scanning operation, vibrations resulting from hard operation of machine covers or trays during misfeed removal will cause uneven scanning. Also if a hard disk drive unit is installed, it may malfunction due to vibration.

NOTES

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Do not damage or touch the photoconductive drum. (See pages 1-5 and 4-6.)

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Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

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If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces.

Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer (page 4-5)

The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper.

Misfeed in paper tray 1 (page 4-4)

Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer (page 4-5)

Misfeed in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (page 4-5)

Misfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (page 4-5)

CAUTION

Fusing unit

Misfeed removal guidance

Misfeed removal guidance can be displayed by touching the INFORMATION key on the touch panel after a misfeed has occurred.

INFORMATION

4-3

MISFEED REMOVAL

Misfeed in the paper feed area

NOTE

Be sure to follow the misfeed removal sequence. Do not pull the paper tray out first as paper may be located between the paper tray and the paper feed section. If the tray is pulled first, the misfed paper may be torn and difficult to remove. The following procedure shows the removal sequence when the machine is equipped with a duplex module. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module or any output device, the procedure is basically the same. The left side of the machine must be opened and cleared before the paper tray is pulled out.

■ Misfeed in paper tray 1

Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to

the left.

Unlatch the module and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, open the side cover similarly.

Gently close the duplex module.

If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover. After closing, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears.

Remove the misfed paper.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

NOTE

The paper may not be extending out far from inside the machine but must be removed if it is possible to grasp it. If it is not possible to grasp it, go to the next step.

If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull

out paper tray 1 and remove the misfed paper.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

Gently close the paper tray.

NOTE

If paper drops beyond the rear side of the paper tray that has been pulled out, remove the paper tray and then remove the paper. (For removal of the paper tray, see the illustration below.)

After pulling out the paper tray until it stops, gently lift and pull the tray to remove it. To reinstall the paper tray, insert it at an angle and then push it into the machine.

To remove a paper tray from a stand/paper drawer, pull the tray out until it stops then rotate it to the left to disengage it from the stand. When reinstalling it, place the left rear of the drawer into the slot and rotate the drawer to the right and into the stand.

Installation of trays in the stand/3x500 sheet paper drawer

The middle and lower trays cannot be installed in the upper tray position and the upper tray cannot be installed to the middle and lower tray positions. (These cannot be pushed into the machine.) Take care not to install a tray to an improper position after removing the tray.

4-4

Push the paper tray back into the machine.

MISFEED REMOVAL

■■

■ Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer

■■

Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to

the left.

Unlatch the module and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, open the side cover similarly.

Open the left cover of the stand/paper

drawer.

Hold the knob and gently open the cover. If the machine is not equipped with a stand/ paper drawer, open the left cover of the multi purpose drawer.

Remove the misfed paper.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

■ Misfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer

For misfeed removal in the upper tray, follow the procedure of “Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer” shown to the left to remove the misfed paper.

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■ Misfeed in the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper

■■

drawer

For misfeed removal in the upper tray, follow the procedure of “Misfeed in the multi purpose drawer” shown to the left to remove the misfed paper. For misfeed removal in the lower large capacity tray, follow the procedure below.

Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Misfeed in the multi

purpose drawer” shown to the left.

If misfed paper is not found in step 1, refer

to “Misfeed in paper tray 1” on the previous page.

If misfed paper is not found in steps 1 and

2, pull out the large capacity tray (lower tray) and remove the misfed paper as shown in the illustrations below.

NOTE

The paper may not be extending out far from inside the machine but must be removed if it is possible to grasp it. If it is not possible to grasp it, go to the next step.

Close the left cover of the stand/paper

drawer.

Gently close the duplex module.

If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover. After closing, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears.

Raise the paper guide and remove the misfed paper.

After removing the misfed paper, be sure to return the paper guide.

Gently close the large capacity tray.

Push the paper tray all the way into the machine.

If misfed paper is not found in step 3, refer

to “Misfeed in paper tray 1” (steps 1 to 5 on the previous page) to remove the misfed paper.

Gently close the duplex module.

If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover. After closing, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears.

4-5

MISFEED REMOVAL

Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area

CAUTION

The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. (Do not touch the metal parts.)

Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to

the left.

Unlatch the module and gently move the module away from the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, open the side cover similarly.

Remove the misfed paper as shown in the

illustrations below.

Roller rotating knob A

If paper is misfed in the transport area, turn roller rotating knob A in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper.

If paper is misfed in the fusing area, turn roller rotating knob B in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper.

Roller rotating knob B

CAUTION

The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing paper. (Do not touch any metal parts.)

If the misfed paper is inside the fusing area, turn down the fusing unit open tab to open the fusing unit and remove

Fusing unit open tab

the misfed paper.

If paper is misfed in the exit area, remove it as shown while taking care not to tear the paper.

NOTE

Photoconductive drum

Transfer roller

Do not touch or damage

the transfer roller.

Do not touch or damage

the photoconductive

drum.

If the duplex module is equipped with an exit tray and paper is misfed in the exit area, remove the misfed paper as shown in the illustration.

Gently close the duplex module.

If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the side cover. After closing, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears.

4-6

Misfeed in the duplex module

MISFEED REMOVAL

Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to

the left.

Unlatch the unit and gently move the module away from the machine.

If the duplex module has an exit tray, rotate

it up out of the way and open the cover of the duplex module.

If no exit tray is attached, just open the cover of the duplex module and ignore any reference to the tray in the following steps.

Gently close the duplex module.

After closing the duplex module, confirm that the misfeed message has been cleared and the normal display appears.

■ Misfeed in the bypass tray

Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to

the left.

Unlatch the unit and gently move the module away from the machine.

While holding the exit tray up, remove the

misfed paper as shown in the illustrations below.

If paper is misfed at the upper part of the duplex module, gently remove it while taking care not to tear the paper.

If paper is misfed at the lower part of the duplex module, gently remove it while taking care not to tear the paper.

Close the cover of the duplex module and

lower the exit tray.

Remove the misfed from the bypass tray.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

Gently close the duplex module.

After closing the duplex module, confirm that the misfeed message is cleared and that the normal display appears.

4-7

TROUBLESHOOTING

Whenever the printer stops or operation is not possible, check the operation panel display for messages. In most cases these messages will give sufficient information to return the machine to an operating condition. In cases where this information is not enough, check the list below for more information.

This section describes problems concerning printer features. For troubleshooting specific problems related to copier, facsimile, or network scanner features, see the separate manuals provided for them. For problems related to peripheral devices, see chapter 5 of this manual.

Problem

Printer does not operate.

Printer is on but data is not received.

Solution or causeCheck

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Printer plugged in? Plug the printer into a grounded outlet.

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Main power switch on? Turn on the main power switch.

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READY indicator off? The printer is warming up. (Warm-up time

is approximately 80 seconds.) Wait until the READY indicator lights up.

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Message indicating need to load

Load paper. (page 1-16)

paper displayed?

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Message indicating need to replace the toner cartridge displayed? (ERROR indicator lit at the same time on the operation panel of the

Replace the toner cartridge. See the separate "Operation manual (Read this document before installing the product.)."

main unit?)

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Message indicating a paper misfeed

Remove misfed paper. (page 4-2) displayed? (ERROR indicator lit at the same time on the operation panel of the main unit?)

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Is the correct interface cable properly connected between the printer and your computer?

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Is the correct printer driver installed?

Ensure that the correct interface cable is

connected between the printer and your

computer. (page 2-2)

Install the appropriate printer driver. (page

2-3)

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Has the printer been selected properly in the application software or, when the printer is being used as a network printer, has it been

Ensure that this printer is selected on the

application software or use an appropriate

utility to check that the printer is registered

on the network. properly registered on the network?

Data is received but not printed.

Printer cannot be selected from computer.

The orientation of the image is incorrect on the print.

Image loss has occurred. The image is larger than the paper.

4-8

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Is paper of the specified and type loaded in the printer?

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Is the printer driver installed correctly?

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Is the orientation setting in the printer driver correct?

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Zoom printing?

Load paper, select another paper size or

cancel printing.

Install the printer driver correctly. (page

2-3)

Correct the orientation in the printer driver.

Check the zoom setting in the driver.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Black pages

Black and white areas are reversed.

Printer prints in reverse order.

Printer stops in the middle of a print job.

Printing is not on desired paper size.

Printer resident font cannot be selected from the application software when the PPD file of an optional PS3 expansion kit is used in Windows (except NT) environment.

Printer write error occurs when printing from the parallel port.

Only one set has been output when more than one set has been specified.

Two-sided printing is specified but only a notice page is printed.

Printed image is too light or too dark.

Solution or causeCheck

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Is a color on color image being

printed?

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Negative image printing? Check print driver setting.

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Is the reverse order selected in the application software?

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Too much paper in the exit tray? Remove the paper from the exit tray.

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Is the printer out of paper? Load paper.

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Is paper selection of driver "Auto"? Ensure that the desired paper is set in a

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Has the resident font information been installed?

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Is the timeout time set to be too short in the printer driver?

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Is the size of the file being printed too large for the available memory? Check for a printed notice page.

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Two-sided printing of a large number of pages is specified?

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Is the exposure control set properly? The printer exposure level can be adjusted

Some color on color images may be printed as all black.

Cancel the reverse order printing in the application software.

paper tray of the printer and select "Auto" in the paper selection of the printer driver.

Install (or reinstall) the resident font information. (page 2-14)

Set a longer time in the timeout setting in the printer driver.

The print file size exceeds storage capacity of this printer. Print additional sets one at a time. Installation of a hard disk drive will enable printing of larger size files.

The print file size exceeds storage capacity of this printer. Installation of a hard disk drive will enable printing of large size files.

by using a key operator program. Contact your key operator. (page 6-11)

4-9

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Smudges on printed sheets

Cannot select the desired paper in the printer driver or on the copier operation panel.

Paper misfeeds frequently.

Printed paper is wrinkled or the image rubs off easily.

The contrast on the touch panel is too high or too low.

A notice page is printed when a print job is sent to the printer for retention.

Password entry is requested.

Priority of reserved print jobs cannot be changed.

Check Solution or cause

●

Is a message indicating a need of maintenance or replacement of

See the Operation Manual (Read this

document before installing the product.). developer cartridge displayed ([ERROR] indicator on the main unit operation panel lit)?

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Has the paper size and type been set from the operation panel on the printer?

Be sure to set the paper size referring to

"Setting the paper size and type" when

you change the paper size in tray 1. (page

1-19)

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Paper curled or damp? Do not use curled or crimped paper. If you

do not use paper for a long time, store

paper in the wrapper in a dry location.

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Paper curled and misfed in the duplex module or finisher?

Paper may be curled when output

depending on the paper type and quality.

In some cases turning the paper over in

the tray will reduce misfeeding due to

curling.

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Multiple sheets of paper fed simultaneously?

Remove the paper from the paper tray or the bypass tray, fan the paper as shown in the illustration, and then load it again.

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Is paper size or weight out of the

Use paper in the allowable range. allowable range?

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Paper damp? Be sure to store paper in the wrapper in a

dry location and do not store paper in a

location that is

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humid

●

at a high temperature or an extremely low temperature.

●

Is LCD contrast properly adjusted? Adjust the contrast using "DISPLAY

CONTRAST" of custom settings. (page

3-8)

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Has the number of jobs reached the maximum of 100 jobs in retention?

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Password set in the retention function?

No further jobs can be retained until some

jobs already in retention are deleted.

Password is needed when executing

printing. If the password is not known,

printing cannot be executed.

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Has the paper to be used run out?

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Exit tray full? Remove paper from the exit tray if it is

Load paper. (page 1-16)

full.

4-10

USER MAINTENANCE

To ensure good service from this product over a long period of time, it is recommended that the following maintenance

be performed on a regular basis.

NOTE

When cleaning, do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents.

Cleaning the scanner module

If the document glass, DSPF scanning section glass or document cover have dirty spots, these spots will become part of scanned images. These will show up as defects when the images are printed. Clean these areas by wiping them with a soft, clean cloth dampened with water or a small amount of a neutral detergent and then wipe them dry.

If black or white stripes appear on printed images of originals that were fed through the DSPF, wipe the scanning section glasses shown as A and B in the illustration.

Black stripes White stripes

4-11

CHAPTER 5

PERIPHERAL DEVICES

This chapter describes operating instructions for the Mail-Bin Stacker,

the Finisher, the Saddle Stitch Finisher, and the Duplex Module.

Page

DUPLEX MODULE ................................................................................... 5-2

● Part names ......................................................................................... 5-2

● Specifications ..................................................................................... 5-2

● Loading paper in the bypass tray ...................................................... 5-3

● Setting the printer driver for duplex module,

bypass tray and exit tray .................................................................... 5-4

● Copying in the duplex mode .............................................................. 5-4

● Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module) ............................ 5-5

MAIL-BIN STACKER ................................................................................ 5-6

● Part names ......................................................................................... 5-6

● Specifications ..................................................................................... 5-6

● Specifying mail bins to receive printed output .................................. 5-7

● Setting in the printer driver ................................................................ 5-7

● Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker .......................................................... 5-8

FINISHER ................................................................................................. 5-9

● Part names ......................................................................................... 5-9

● Specifications ..................................................................................... 5-9

● Finisher functions ............................................................................... 5-10

● Using the finisher functions ............................................................... 5-11

● Staple cartridge replacement ............................................................ 5-12

● Misfeed in the finisher ........................................................................ 5-14

● Troubleshooting finisher problems .................................................... 5-15

● Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output ............... 5-16

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER ................................................................... 5-17

● Part names ......................................................................................... 5-17

● Specifications ..................................................................................... 5-17

● Saddle stitch finisher functions .......................................................... 5-18

● Using the saddle stitch finisher ......................................................... 5-20

● Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal ..................... 5-21

● Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher .................................................. 5-24

● Troubleshooting (concerning the saddle stitch finisher) ................... 5-26

● Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output ............... 5-27

● Relation between print image and saddle stitch ............................... 5-28

5-1

DUPLEX MODULE

If a duplex module is installed, printing onto both sides of paper can be performed. Two types of duplex modules are available: duplex module/bypass tray and duplex module. The descriptions in this manual are for the duplex module/bypass tray. For misfeed removal for these modules, see page 4-7.

Part names

Exit tray The tray is extendable to support large size paper. Extend the tray when 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3 or B4 paper is being used. For a duplex module (not duplex module/bypass tray), the exit tray is optional.

Bypass tray This tray can also be used for special papers including transparency film. (See next page and page 1-17.)

NOTES

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Do not press down on the bypass tray or the exit tray.

●

The duplex module requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and cannot be

installed together with some other devices. The table on page 7-4 shows the configurations which are compatible.

Duplex module

NOTE

Automatic two-sided printing can be done only onto plain paper. Special papers cannot be used for two-sided printing. (See page 1-18 for explanation on special paper.)

Specifications

Name Duplex module or Duplex module/bypass tray

Paper size (for duplex copy)*

Paper weight (for duplex copy)*

Reference paper position Center

Bypass tray paper capacity*

Dimensions Duplex module: 4-17/32" (W) x 16-15/64" (D) x 16-25/64" (H) (115 mm

Weight Duplex module: Approx. 11.1 lbs. (5 kg)

For paper size and paper weight for the bypass tray, see “Specifications of paper trays (types and sizes of

applicable papers for trays)” on page 1-17.

*2Duplex module/bypass tray only.

Name Exit tray

Paper output Print face down

Paper capacity 100 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m2)

Paper size Max. 11" x 17" or A3, Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R or A5R

Paper type and weight to be Plain paper, 16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105 g/m output

11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 R,

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, A5R

16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105 g/m

100 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m2)

(W) x 412 mm (D) x 416 mm (H))

Duplex module/bypass tray: 17-49/64" (W) x 17-19/64" (D) x 16-25/64"

(H) (451 mm (W) x 439 mm (D) x 416 mm (H))

Duplex module/bypass tray: Approx. 16.6 lbs. (7.5 kg)

Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

5-2

DUPLEX MODULE

Loading paper in the bypass tray

The bypass tray can be used for plain paper and special papers including labels. Up to 100 sheets of standard paper

can be set. For paper types that can be used in the bypass tray, refer to page 1-17.

NOTE

If the paper type or size is changed, be sure to enter the paper type and size as in step 4.

Open the bypass tray.

NOTES

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When using 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper, A5 paper or postcards, be sure to load them with their shorter edge into the feed slot as shown in the illustration.

When setting 11"x 17", 81/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13, A3 or B4 paper, be sure to extend the bypass tray extension.

Bypass tray extension

Set the bypass tray paper guides to the

width of the paper to be used.

Insert the paper all the way into the bypass

tray.

Set the paper face down. If there is a clearance between the paper and the paper guides, the paper may not be fed correctly. Adjust the guides so that they contact the edges of the paper.

●

When using special paper, postcards or transparency film, be sure to feed them one sheet at a time. If you set more than one sheet, a paper misfeed may occur.

●

When adding paper, first remove remaining paper, combine it with the paper to be added, and then reload as a single stack. Adding paper without stacking it correctly may cause a paper misfeed.

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When printing onto transparency film, remove the output sheets as soon as possible.

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For transparency film, use SHARP recommended film.

Set the type and size of the loaded paper.

When the paper system is changed from the inch system to the AB system or vise versa or when the paper type is changed, the paper type must be designated. For setting the paper size and type, see page 1-19.

Loading paper in the bypass tray is now

complete.

5-3

DUPLEX MODULE

Setting the printer driver for duplex module, bypass tray and exit tray

When using the duplex module (including the bypass tray and the exit tray) for printing, select “Properties” and make selections as follows for the print job. The screens used in the following descriptions are for a PCL driver in the Windows 98 environment.

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■ Two-sided printing

■■

Open the “Main” tab and check the radio button of the desired two-sided printing mode.

Copying in the duplex mode

For copying in the duplex mode, press the COPY key on the operation panel and make all selections on the copy mode basic screen.

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■ Automatic duplex copying

■■

Touch the [2-SIDED COPY] key on the copy mode basic screen. A selection screen for two-sided copying will appear.

■■

■ Using the bypass tray

■■

Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key on the copy mode basic screen. A selection screen for paper source will appear. Select the bypass tray on this screen.

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■ Using the exit tray

■■

Touch the [OUTPUT] key on the copy mode basic screen. A selection screen for output will appear. Select the exit tray mounted to the duplex module on this screen.

■■

■ Using the bypass tray

■■

Open the “Paper” tab shown in the illustration below and select “Bypass Tray” in the “Paper Selection” drop down.

■■

■ Using the exit tray mounted to the duplex

■■

module

Open the “Paper” tab shown in the illustration below and select “Left Side Tray” in the “Output” drop down.

NOTES

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The settings screens above will appear only if the devices have been set properly in the printer driver configuration (see NOTE on page 2-5).

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The combination of paper selection and other functions may not be compatible. For instance, if heavy paper, envelopes, label stock, etc. are selected, it will not be possible to select duplex, offset tray, saddle stitch, etc. For details, see printer driver help.

5-4

Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module)

Check the list below before calling for service.

DUPLEX MODULE

Problem

The printer will not print duplex prints.

Printed images onto paper from the bypass tray are skewed.

A paper misfeed occurs in the bypass tray.

Check

Message indicating the paper type cannot be used for two-sided printing displayed?

Message indicating the paper size cannot be used for two-sided printing displayed?

Two-sided printing cannot be set in printing on the printer driver?

Bypass tray extension not extended?

Does the number of sheets exceed the limit?

Paper guides properly set?

Paper size and type set properly?

Does the number of sheets exceed the limit?

Paper guides properly set?

Solution or cause

Special paper cannot be used for two-sided printing. Use a paper type adequate for two-sided printing. (See pages 1-18 and 5-2.)

Use a paper size adequate for two-sided printing. (See pages 1-18 and 5-2.)

Open the Configuration tab in the printer driver setting and check the check box of Duplex Module. (See NOTE on page 2-5.)

When using 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13, A3 or B4 paper, the bypass tray extension must be extended.

Set paper within the allowable range.

Set the paper guides properly to the paper size.

When using non-standard size paper or special paper, be sure to set the paper size and type. (See pages 1-17 to 1-19.)

Set paper within the allowable range.

Set the paper guides properly to the paper size.

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MAIL-BIN STACKER

The mail-bin stacker has 7 mail bins which can each be designated to receive printed output from a user or a group of users . Output paper in the copy mode and the fax mode will be delivered to the top tray of the stacker separated from printed output. (Printed output can also be delivered to the top tray.)

Part names

Top cover

Open for misfeed removal.

Front cover

Open for misfeed removal.

NOTES

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Do not put pressure on the mail-bin stacker, particularly on the top tray and mail bins.

●

Do not place anything on the top cover. Doing so will interfere with the machine’s paper handling during duplex printing.

●

The top tray and each mail bin are extendable. To print onto large paper (11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3 or B4), extend the tray.

●

The mail-bin stacker requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and cannot be installed together with some other devices. The table on page 7-4 shows the configurations which are compatible.

Top tray Output paper from the printer,

copier, and facsimile features can be delivered here.

Mail bins Each bin can be designated to receive printed output for

assigned users. These bins cannot be used for copier or facsimile output.

Specifications

Name Mail-bin stacker Number of trays 8 (Top tray and seven mail bins)

Paper output Print face down Tray type Top tray: normal tray, Mail bins: mail bin tray Tray capacity Top tray: 250 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m

Mail bins: 100 sheets each (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m2)

Paper sizes Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for feeding in the main unit

Mail bins: 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 7-1/4 x 10-1/2,

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R

Paper weight Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for feeding in the main unit

Mail bins: 15 to 34 lbs. or 60 to 105 g/m

Paper types Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for feeding in the main unit

Mail bins: plain paper only Tray full detection Provided in both the top tray and the mail bins Power supply Requires the installation of an optional power supply unit (See page 1-8.) Dimensions 18-5/16" (W) x 20-7/8" (D) x 20" (H) (465 mm (W) x 530 mm (D) x 508 mm (H)) Weight Approx. 41.9 lbs. (19 kg)

Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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MAIL-BIN STACKER

Specifying mail bins to receive printed output

Printed output can be specified in the printer driver to be delivered to an assigned mail bin or to the top tray. Assigning mail bins to individual users or groups of users reduces the mixing of print jobs simplifying the retrieval of printed output. When separation of output is not required, the top tray can be selected for delivery.

■■

■ Using the mail-bin stacker

■■

Assign users to mail bins.

Top tray

Mail bin 1 .... Product Planning department

Mail bin 2 .... Engineering department

Mail bin 3 Mail bin 4 Mail bin 5 Mail bin 6

Mail bin 7 .... Business department

It is recommended that the network administrator assign bins by individual or by department. For example, the Product Planning department can be assigned to mail bin 1 and the Engineering department assigned to mail bin 2 etc.

Select the mail bin for receiving prints in

the printer driver.

For the setting in the printer driver, see the description below.

Setting in the printer driver

Select “Properties” in the printer driver setting screen and proceed as below.

■■

■ Specifying a mail bin

■■

Open the “Paper” tab and select a mail bin for delivery under “Output”.

NOTES

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The settings screens to the right will appear only if the devices have been set properly in the printer driver configuration (see NOTE on page 2-5).

●

The illustration below shows the screen for a PCL printer driver in the Windows 98 environment as an example.

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MAIL-BIN STACKER

Misfeed in the mail-bin stacker

If a misfeed has occurred in the mail-bin stacker during printing, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below.

Open the top cover.

Top cover

Remove the misfed paper.

If the misfed paper is not found in step 2,

open the front cover.

Move the release lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to open the top cover.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. After removing the paper, press down on the top cover to close it.

Remove the misfed paper.

Close the paper guide.

Close the front cover.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

Close the paper guide securely.

Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction

of the arrow to remove the misfed paper.

Open the paper guide.

Unlatch the paper guide and open it in the direction of the arrow.

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FINISHER

The finisher can deliver collated sets either stapled or unstapled. Unstapled sets can be offset stacked from the previous set for easy separation of the sets.

Part names

Latch Release the latch to open the finisher for misfeed removal.

Top cover Open for misfeed

removal.

Staple box Pull the box out to replace the staple cartridge or to remove jammed staples.

NOTES

●

Do not put pressure on the finisher (particularly each tray).

●

Do not place anything on the top cover. Doing so will interfere with the machine’s paper handling during duplex printing.

●

The tray moves up and down during operation. Be careful not to impede its movement.

●

The finisher requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and cannot be installed together with some other devices. The table on page 7-4 shows the configurations which are compatible.

Specifications

Top tray Printer, copier and fax output can be delivered here. To print onto large paper (11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3 or B4), extend the tray.

Offset tray Stapled sets or sets to be offset will be delivered here.

Name Finisher Number of trays 2 Paper output Print face down Tray type Top tray: normal tray, Lower tray: offset tray Tray capacity Top tray: 500 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m

Lower tray: 750 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m2)

Paper sizes Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for feeding in the main unit

Lower tray: Max. 8-1/2" x 11" or A4, Min. B5

Paper weight Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for feeding in the main unit

Lower tray: 16 to 34 lbs. or 60 to 128 g/m

Paper types Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for feeding in the main unit

Lower tray: plain paper only

Tray full detection Provided in both the top tray and the lower tray

Offset function Provided for the lower tray only. The offset amount is approx. 1 inch (25 mm) Paper sizes for stapling 8-1/2" x 11", A4, and B5

Stapling capacity 30 sheets* (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 or smaller 20 lbs. or 80 g/m

*Up two sheets of cover stock (34 lbs. or 128 g/m2) can be included.

Staples Single staple can be placed in the top left or lower left corners or two staples can

be centered on the left side

Power supply Requires the installation of an optional power supply unit (See page 1-8.) Dimensions 18-1/8" (W) x 20-7/8" (D) x 20" (H) (460 mm (W) x 530 mm (D) x 508 mm (H)) Weight Approx. 46.3 lbs. (21 kg)

)

Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

Supplies

AR-SC1 staple cartridges must be used for this finisher. The cartridge package contains three cartridges approx. 3000 staples each.

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FINISHER

Finisher functions

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■ Sort mode

■■

Sorted sets will be delivered.

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■ Offset mode

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■ Group mode

■■

Groups of prints or copies of the same page will be

delivered.

PrintoutsOriginal

Offset mode Non-offset mode

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■ Staple sort mode

■■

Collated sets will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. The stapling positions, orientation, paper size for stapling, and stapling capacity are shown below.

Stapling positions

Top left corner of printouts

Center left two positions of printouts

Portrait orientation

Available paper sizes: 8-1/2" x 11", A4 and B5 Stapling capacity: Up to 30 sheets for any available sizes

Same as above

Sets will move from side to side so that each set or group will be offset from the previous set or group for easy separation. Offset will function for non-stapled printer or copier output, Non-offset can only be selected for copier output. Stapled sets will not be offset.

Landscape orientation

Stapling cannot be made.

Lower left corner of printouts

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Same as above

Using the finisher functions

■■

■ Selecting the stapling function from a printer driver.

■■

Select “Properties” on the printer driver setting screen and open the “Main” tab. Select “Left”, “Right” or “Top” under “Binding Edge” and then select “1 Staple” or “2 Staples” under “Staple”.

NOTES

●

The settings screens to the right will appear only if the devices have been set properly in the printer driver configuration (see NOTE on page 2-5).

●

The illustration below shows the screen for a PCL printer driver in the Windows 98 environment as an example.

FINISHER

■■

■ Using the finisher functions in the copy mode

■■

When the [OUTPUT] key on the copy mode basic screen is touched, a screen for selecting the sort/group/staple sort functions and selecting an exit tray will appear. As a selection is made, the touch key for the selection will be highlighted.

OUTPUT

SORT

STAPLE

SORT

GROUP

[GROUP] key (See page 5-10.)

When Group is selected, all copies of the same original will be grouped.

[STAPLE SORT] key (See page 5-10.)

When Staple Sort is selected, sorted sets will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. (They will not be not offset stacked.)

[SORT] key (See page 5-10.)

When Sort is selected, sets of copies will be sequentially delivered.

Icon display

An icon representing a selected function (sort, staple sort or group) is displayed.

TOP TRAY

OFFSET TRAY

OFFSET

[OFFSET] key (See page 5-10.)

If Offset is checked, offset is enabled. If not checked, offset will not function. If staple sort is selected, the check mark of offset will be automatically canceled.

[OFFSET TRAY] key (See page 5-9.)

When the offset tray is selected, copies will be delivered to the offset tray. When staple sort is selected, the offset tray will be automatically selected.

[TOP TRAY] key

When top tray is selected, copies will be delivered to the top tray.

[OK] key

Press to close the output screen and to return to the basic screen.

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FINISHER

Staple cartridge replacement

When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “Add staples.” will appear in the message display of the operation panel. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge.

Open the front cover.

Turn the staple unit to face up.

NOTES

●

Do not remove the tape from the cartridge before inserting the staple cartridge into the box.

●

When reinstalling the staple box, push it in until it clicks into place.

Remove the tape from the staple cartridge

by pulling it straight.

Pull the release lever for the staple box and

remove the box.

Remove the empty staple cartridge from the

staple box.

Reinstall the staple box.

Push the staple box in

until it clicks into place.

While pushing the staple unit release lever

to the left, rotate the staple unit to face down.

Close the front cover.

Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple

box aligning the arrow of the staple cartridge with that of the staple box.

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NOTE

Make a test print or copy in the staple sort mode to ensure that stapling is performed properly.

FINISHER

■■

■ Checking the staple unit

■■

If the message “CHECK THE STAPLER UNIT” or “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” appears, follow the procedure below.

Open the finisher compiler.

Release the latch to open the finisher compiler.

Remove the misfed paper from the stapler

compiler.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

Close the finisher compiler.

Raise the lever at the end of the staple box.

Remove the top staple if it is bent. If bent staples remain, a staple jam will occur again.

Return the lever to its original position.

Reinstall the staple box.

Push the staple box in until it clicks into place.

Open the finisher front cover.

Turn the staple unit to face up.

Pull the release lever for the staple box and

remove the box.

While pushing the staple unit release lever

to the left, rotate the staple unit to face down.

Close the front cover.

NOTE

Make a test print or copy in the staple sort mode to ensure that stapling is performed properly.

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Paper guide

FINISHER

Misfeed in the finisher

When a misfeed occurs in the finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below.

Remove the misfed paper from the output

area.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

Open the finisher top cover.

Top cover

Remove the misfed paper.

Move the tab in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to open the top cover.

Raise the paper guide and remove the

misfed paper.

Do not remove paper from the stapler compiler.

Close the finisher compiler.

Open the finisher compiler.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. After removing the paper, press down on the top cover to close it.

Release the latch to open the finisher compiler.

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Troubleshooting finisher problems

Check the list below before calling for service.

FINISHER

Problem

Stapling position is not correct.

The finisher does not operate.

Stapling cannot be performed.

Stapled sets are not stacked correctly or some sheets in a set are not stapled.

Check

Stapling position not set correctly?

Are any finisher covers open? Message indicating need to remove paper

from the stapler compiler displayed?

Is a “CHECK THE STAPLER UNIT” or “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” message displayed?

Is a message “ADD STAPLES” displayed?

Different size paper included?

Paper heavily curled?

Solution or cause

Check the stapling position setting. (See page 5-16.)

Close all covers. Open the finisher as

described in step 4 on page 5-14 and remove all paper from the stapler compiler.

Check the staple unit. (See page 5-13.)

Replace the staple cartridge. (See page 5-12.)

Stapling cannot be performed onto different size paper.

Paper may be curled heavily depending on the paper type and quality. Remove paper from the paper tray or the bypass tray, turn it upside down, and load it again.

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FINISHER

Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output

The orientation of the copy paper, original, scanned original data, and binding position selection are all interrelated. The table below shows these relationships.

Orientation of original or original data

Output result

Two-position stapling with top binding cannot be made.

Left binding Top binding Right binding Left binding Top binding Right binding

Portrait orientation printing

Page 1 Page 2

Page 1 & Page 2

Duplexed

One-position stapling Two-position stapling

One-position stapling

Landscape orientation printing

One-position stapling Two-position stapling

One-position stapling

Two-position stapling with left binding cannot be made.

Two-position staplingOne-position stapling

One-position stapling

Two-position stapling with right binding cannot be made.

NOTES

●

Stapling can only be done when the offset tray has been selected.

●

If mixed paper sizes are selected for stapling jobs, stapling will be automatically canceled.

NOTE

Transparency film, labels , envelopes and postcards cannot be stapled.

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SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centerline binding of prints or copies and fold them along the centerline.

An optional hole punching unit is available for installation into the finisher.

Part names

Stapler compiler

Paper to be stapled is stacked temporarily.

Offset tray

Output which is stapled or offset will be delivered to this tray.

Saddle stitch tray

Saddle stitched output is delivered here.

Top cover

Open for misfeed removal.

Stapler section

Open the front cover and pull out this section to replace the staple cartridge or to remove jammed staples.

Front cover

Open the front cover and pull out this section for staple cartridge replacement or to remove jammed staples.

NOTES

● Do not press on the saddle stitch finisher (particularly the offset tray).

● Be careful about the offset tray during printing because the tray moves up and down.

● The saddle stitch finisher requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and

cannot be installed together with some other devices. The table on page 7-4 shows the configurations which are compatible.

Specifications

Name Saddle stitch finisher Number of trays 2 Paper output Print face down

Tray system Upper tray: offset tray, Lower tray: saddle stitch tray Tray capacity Upper tray:

Non-stapling: Max. 1,000 sheets for 8-1/2 x 11 or A4 or smaller sizes (20 lbs. or

80 g/m Stapling: Max. 30 stapled sets and max. 1,000 sheets for 8-1/2 x 11 or A4 or

smaller sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m for 8-1/2 x 13 or B4 or larger sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m

Lower tray: Stapled print capacity is (6 - 10) sheets x 10 sets or (1 - 5) sheets x 20 sets.

Paper size Upper tray: 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 7-1/4 x 10-1/

2, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2R, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R Lower tray: max. 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 11R, A3, B4, A4R

Paper weight Upper tray: 16 to 54 lbs. or 60 to 205 g/m

Lower tray: 17 to 34 lbs. or 64 to 80 g/m

Paper types Upper tray: plain paper, thick paper

Lower tray: plain paper only Tray full detection Provided in both trays Offset function Upper tray only Paper sizes for stapling Upper tray:11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3,

Lower tray:11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, and A4R

), max. 500 sheets for 8-1/2 x 13 or B4 or larger sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m2)

), max. 30 stapled sets and max. 500 sheets

B4, A4, A4R, B5, and B5R

)

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SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

Stapling capacity 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 or smaller size: 50 sheets*(20 lbs. or 80 g/m2)

8-1/2" x 14" or B4 or larger size: 25 sheets*(20 lbs. or 80 g/m *Up to two sheets of 34 lbs. or 128 g/m2 paper can be included as covers.

Staples Upper tray: Single staple can be placed in the top left or lower left corners or two

staples can be centered on the left side.

Lower tray: 4-47/64" (120 mm) pitch from the center of paper Power supply Requires the installation of an optional power supply unit (See page 1-8.) Dimensions 28-9/32" (W) x 23-3/4" (D) x 39-3/8" (H) (718 mm (W) x 603 mm (D) x 1000 mm

(H)) Weight Approx. 86 lbs. (39 kg)

Name Punch module

Model*

Number of holes

Paper sizes for hole punching

*1 Multiple punch modules cannot be installed together. Some models may not be available in some regions. *2 With AR-PN1B, two or three holes can be punched depending on the paper size. *3 With AR-PN1C and AR-PN1D, the number of holes is the same. The hole interval, however, is not the same.

AR-PN1A

2 11"x17", 8-1/2"x14", 8-1/2"x11", 8-1/2"x11"R, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R

AR-PN1B*

3 or 2 4 4 3 holes: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11", A3, A4 2 holes: 8-1/2"x14", 8-1/2" x 11"R

AR-PN1C*

A3, A4

)

AR-PN1D*

11"x17", 8-1/2"x14", 8-1/2"x11", 8-1/2"x11"R, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R

Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

Supplies

AR-SC2 staple cartridges must be used for this finisher. The cartridge package contains three cartridges approx. 5000 staples each.

Saddle stitch finisher functions

■ Sort mode

Sorted sets will be delivered.

PrintoutsOriginal

■ Group mode

Groups of copies of the same page will be delivered.

PrintoutsOriginal

■ Offset mode

Offset mode Non-offset mode

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SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

■ Staple sort mode

Collated sets of prints or copies will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. When saddle stitching is selected, the prints or copies will be stapled at the center and delivered to the saddle stitch tray. The stapling positions, orientation, paper size for stapling, and stapling capacity are shown below.

Stapling positions

Top left corner of printouts

Center left two positions of printouts

Lower left corner of printouts

Saddle stitch on centerfold line.

Portrait orientation

Available paper sizes: 8-1/2" x 11", A4 and B5 Stapling capacity: Up to 50 sheets for any sizes

Same as above

Paper in the portrait direction cannot be saddle stitched.

Landscape orientation

Available paper sizes: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11" R, A3, B4, and A4R Stapling capacity: Up to 50 sheets for 8-1/2" x 11"R, A4R and B5R, and up to 25 sheets for other sizes

Available paper sizes: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 13", A3, and B4 Stapling capacity: Up to 25 sheets for any sizes

Available paper sizes: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11" R, A3, B4, and A4R Stapling capacity: Up to 50 sheets for 8-1/2" x 11"R, A4R and B5R, and up to 25 sheets for other sizes

Available paper sizes: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, and A4R Stapling capacity: Up to 10 sheets for any sizes

■ Saddle stitch function

The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centerline binding of prints or copies and fold them along the centerline.

■ Hole punching (only if a punch module is installed)

If the saddle stitch finisher is equipped with a hole punch module, printed paper can be hole punched and delivered to the offset tray. Saddle stitching and hole punching cannot be selected at the same time. If the hole punching function is set for a paper size that is not available for hole punching, prints or copies will be made without hole punching. (For paper sizes available for hole punching, see page 5-18.) When using the hole punching function in the copy mode, place the original so that the top of the original is positioned to the rear side of the machine. If not, the holes will be incorrectly positioned. (See “Standard original setting orientation” on page 8 of the “Operation manual (for copier)”.

{Original 1} {Punch positions}

{Original 2} {Punch positions}

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SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

Using the saddle stitch finisher

■ Selecting staple or saddle stitch from the printer driver.

Select “Properties” on the printer driver setting screen and open the “Main” tab shown in the

The illustration below shows the screen for a PCL printer driver in the Windows 98 environment as an example.

illustration to the right. For normal edge or corner stapling, select “Left”, “Right” or “Top” under Binding Edge and “1 Staple” or “2 Staples” under “Staple”. For saddle stitch selection, check the radio button of “Pamphlet Style” under the Document Style heading, then select “Tiled Pamphlet” or “2-Up pamphlet”. Then select “2 Staples” in the “Staple” drop down under the “Finishing” heading.

■ Selecting hole punching

Open the “Main” tab and check “Punch” under the “Finishing” heading.

NOTES

● The settings screens above will appear only if the devices have been set properly in the printer driver configuration

(see NOTE on page 2-5).

● The combination of paper selection and other functions may not be compatible. For instance, if heavy paper,

envelopes, label stock, etc. are selected, it will not be possible to select duplex, offset tray, saddle stitch, etc. For details, see printer driver help.

■ Using the finisher functions in the copy mode

When [OUTPUT] is selected on the copy mode basic screen, a screen for making selections for sort, group, staple, punch and exit tray will appear.

OUTPUT

SORT

STAPLE

SORT

GROUP

[GROUP] key (See page 5-18.)

When Group is selected, all copies of the same original will be grouped.

[STAPLE SORT] key (See page 5-19.)

When Staple Sort is selected, sorted sets will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. (They will not be not offset stacked.)

[SORT] key (See page 5-18.)

When Sort is selected, sets of copies will be sequentially delivered.

OFFSET TRAY

OFFSET

CENTER TRAY

SADDLE

STITCH

PUNCH

Icon display

An icon representing a selected function (sort, staple sort or group) is displayed.

[OFFSET TRAY] key (See page 5-17.)

If Offset is checked, the offset will be enabled. If not checked, the offset will not function. If the staple sort is selected, the check mark of offset will be automatically canceled.

[CENTER TRAY] key

If the center tray is selected, output paper will be delivered to the exit tray located above the main unit.

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SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

[OK] key

Press to close the [OUTPUT] screen and to return to the basic screen.

[OFFSET] key (See page 5-18.)

When the offset tray is selected, copies will be delivered to the offset tray. When staple sort is selected, the offset tray will be automatically selected.

[SADDLE STITCH] key (See page 5-19.)

When saddle stitching is selected, the copies will be stapled at the center and delivered to the saddle stitch tray.

[PUNCH] key (See page 5-19.)

If the saddle stitch finisher is equipped with a hole punch module, printed paper can be three-hole punched and delivered to the offset tray.

Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal

When the staple cartridge becomes empty or staples become jammed, a message will appear in the message display of the operation panel. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge or remove jammed staples.

■ Staple cartridge replacement

Open the front cover.

Remove the empty staple cartridge.

Press the lock button to unlock the staple box cover and remove the staple cartridge.

Pull out the stapler section.

Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction

of the arrow to move the staple unit to the front.

Roller rotating knob A

Staple unit

Turn the roller rotating knob until the triangle mark is aligned with the index.

NOTE

If staples remain, the staple cartridge cannot be removed.

Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple

box.

After inserting the staple cartridge, press down on the staple box cover to lock the cartridge in place.

NOTES

●

Do not remove the tape from the cartridge before inserting the staple cartridge into the box.

●

When reinstalling the staple box, push it in until it clicks into place

Remove the empty staple box.

Remove the tape from the staple cartridge

by pulling it straight.

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Insert the staple box.

Push the staple box in until it clicks into place.

Push the stapler section back into the

finisher.

■■

■ Staple jam removal

■■

Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide

it away from the printer.

Close the front cover.

NOTE

Make a test print or copy in the staple sort mode to ensure that stapling is performed properly.

If saddle stitch was selected, open the

saddle stitch section cover.

Open the front cover.

Turn roller rotating knob C as shown in the

illustration until the blue indication is seen.

Roller rotating knob C

Blue

Remove the paper from the stapler

compiler.

Remove the misfed paper.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

Close the saddle stitch section cover.

Open the front cover and pull out the

stapler unit.

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Turn roller rotating knob A in the direction

of the arrow to move the staple unit to the front.

Roller rotating knob A

Staple unit

Remove the staple box.

Raise the lever at the end of the staple box.

Turn the roller rotating knob until the triangle mark is aligned with the index.

Remove the top staple if it is bent. If bent staples remain, a staple jam will occur again.

Return the lever to its original position.

Reinstall the staple box.

Push the staple box in until it clicks into place.

Push the stapler section back into the

finisher.

Close the front cover.

Push the saddle stitch finisher back against

the printer.

■ Disposal of hole punch scrap

Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide

it away from the printer.

Pull out the punch scrap collecting

container and empty it.

NOTE

Make a test print or copy in the staple sort mode to ensure that stapling is performed properly.

Return the punch scrap collecting

container to its original position.

Push the saddle stitch finisher back against

the printer.

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Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher

When a misfeed occurs in the saddle stitch finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below.

Unlatch the saddle stitch finisher and slide

it away from the printer.

Remove the misfed paper from the main

unit.

After removing the misfed paper, open and close the duplex module to reset the jam indicator. (step 1 or 5 on page 4-4)

If misfed paper is not found in step 1, open

the top cover.

Close the top cover.

If saddle stitch was selected, open the front

cover.

Remove the misfed paper from the stapler

compiler.

While pulling and turning roller rotating

knob B, remove the misfed paper.

If the misfed paper is released by turning roller rotating knob B, remove it taking care not to tear the paper.

Roller rotating knob B

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

Open the saddle stitch section cover.

Remove the misfed paper.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

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