Sharp AR-C160 User Manual 2

MODEL

AR-C160

DIGITAL FULL COLOR

COPYING MACHINE

KEY OPERATOR,S GUIDEKEY OPERATOR,S GUIDE

• KEY OPERATOR CODE

NUMBER

• KEY OPERATOR

PROGRAMS

• KEY OPERATOR

ASSISTANCE CALL

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This KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE contains information on all of the programs for use by the key operator. The programs allow the key operator to tailor many functions of the AR-C160 for specific modes of operation. These programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered. Please familiarize yourself with this entire guide. Keep it handy, and refer to it for the information you need to keep the copier operating smoothly.

CONTENTS

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KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Registering the key operator code number . . . . . . . . . 2

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the key operator programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL . . . . . . . . . . 35

KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER

1 4 7

CUSTOM

SETTINGS

CUSTOM SETTINGS

AUTO

EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT

100%

COPY RATIO

8/ 11AUTO

EXIT

DISPLAY

CONTRAST

KEY OPERATOR

PROGRAMS

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

EXIT

TOTAL COUNT

PROGRAM LIST PRINTOUT

COPIER

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

COPIER MODE

OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS

ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS

TIMER SETTINGS

ACCOUNT CONTROL

AUTO COLOR CALIBRATION

456 789

CLEAR

PROGRAM

AUDIT

CLEAR

ALL

A key operator code number must be registered before a key operator program can be used. The key operator must remember this number. Only this registered number will allow access to the key operator programs.

Registering the key operator code number

Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.

Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel.

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The following display will appear.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE.

KEY OPERATOR CODE

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Enter 0 five times using the 10-key pad.

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As each 0 is entered, the dashes in the display will change to asterisks.

Press the “COPIER” key on the touch panel.

EXIT

Press the “OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS” key.

KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS

KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT

ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS

TONER SAVE MODE(B/W)

R:2 E:0

C:3.5 B:3.5

1/4

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

INPUT A NEW CODE NUMBER AND PRESS [OK].

KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE

00000

PRESENT

NEW

16805

3 456 789

CLEAR

PROGRAM

AUDIT

INTERRUPT

CLEAR

ALL

INFORMATION

CUSTOM

SETTINGS

Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE” key.

Choose a new 5-digit code number and enter it using the 10-key pad.

key.

Press the

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The code number will change from the factory setting to the new setting.

To continue with other key operator programs, press

the

key and then select another program. To exit the key operator program mode, press the CLEAR ALL key.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

A complete list of all key operator programs is provided below. These programs can only be accessed by first entering the key operator code number. The copier key operator programs are grouped into four categories: account control, other function settings, timer settings, and enable/disable settings.

COPIER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

Category Program Name Function Page No. Account Control Auditing Mode Enables or disables the basic auditing mode, which 9

controls access to copier.

Number of Copies Displays the total number of copies made against 10 per Account account numbers.

Billing by Account Displays the accumulated cost of copies against 11

account numbers.

Resetting Account Resets all audit accounts or selectively resets 12

individual accounts.

Account Number Registers accounts, deletes accounts, changes an 13 Control account number, or prints all registered account

numbers.

Price/Copy Setting Sets up to 4 levels of price per copy against account 14

numbers.

Account Limit Sets the maximum number of copies which can be 16 Setting made against a registered account number.

Account Number Guards against trial and error entering of audit 17 Security account numbers.

Other Function Key Operator Code Changes the key operator code number. 18 Settings Number Change

Exposure Lightens or darkens copies in the automatic 18 Adjustment exposure mode.

Toner Save Mode Reduces toner consumption in black/white copying. 18 (B/W)

Add or Change Adds or changes reduction and enlargement preset 19 Extra Preset Ratios copy ratios.

Setting a Maximum Sets the maximum number of copies that can be 19 Number of Copies selected.

Initial Margin Shift Sets the initial margin shift values. 20 Setting

Erase Width Sets the initial amount of the erase area. 20 Adjustment

Initial Status Sets the copier’s initial settings in the ready 21 Setting condition.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

Category Program Name Function Page No.

Transfer Belt Position Switches the transfer belt to either the B/W side or 21

the color side.

Initial Color Balance Sets the initial color balance settings. 22 Setting

Size Setting for Sets a paper size in each tray with [EXTRA] setting. 22 [EXTRA]

Require Key Prevents the copier from being started by people 2 3 Operator Code other than key operator.

Stream Feeding Enables the stream feeding mode for copying 24 Mode from the optional document feeder.

Override Sorter Bin Cancels limit control of operation in case of bin 24 Capacity Limit capacity overflow of an optional staple sorter.

Timer Settings Sleep Mode Sets a time interval after which the copier enters the 25

Setting sleep mode after copying is completed. Auto Clear Setting Sets a time interval after which the copier returns 25

to the initial settings.

Preheat Mode Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters 26 Setting the preheat mode after copying is completed.

Message Time Sets the length of time that messages are displayed. 26 Setting

Enable/Disable Disabling of Beep Enables or disables sounding of beep when keys 27 Settings When Keys Touched are touched.

Disabling of Auto Prevents automatic paper selection. 27 Paper Selection

Disabling of Auto Prevents automatic switching between the paper 27 Tray Switching trays.

Disabling of Prohibits the use of the bypass tray during 28 Bypass-Tray duplex copying. (Duplex copying can be performed in Duplex Copy when an optional duplex module is installed.)

Disabling Prevents stored programs from being replaced or 28 Deletion of Job deleted. Programs

Disabling of Prevents the use of the optional document feeder 28 Document Feeder when it malfunctions.

Disabling of Duplex Temporarily prevents the optional duplex system from 28 Copying operating when it malfunctions. Allows the use of the

copier but not the duplex system.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

Category Program Name Function Page No.

Disabling of Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting 29 Stapler repair service.

(The stapler is included in the optional staple sorter (AR-SS2).)

Disabling of Prevents the selection of COVERS mode. 29 Covers Mode (The COVERS mode can be used when an optional

document feeder is installed.)

Disabling of Provides or prevents access to key operator programs 29 PC/Modem Access through a PC/modem without key operator code entry.

Disabling of Sleep Disables the sleep mode. 30 Mode

Disabling of Disables pre-scan in black/white copying. 30 Pre-scan in B/W Copy

Other Programs Total Count Recalls the total counts, including counts of the 31

copier, document feeder, duplex module, and stapler.

Program List Sequentially prints available key operator programs. 31 Printout

Auto Color Calibration Enables automatic color gradation correction when it 32

becomes misadjusted.

PRINTER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS (optional)

Program Name Function Page No. Enable Bypass-Tray Size Enables or disables paper size detection for the bypass tray. 33

Detection Enable Bypass-Tray Type Enables or disables paper type detection for the bypass tray. 33

Detection Prohibit Bypass-Tray Selection Enables/disables bypass tray selection in the ‘Auto Tray 34

Switching’ mode.

Prohibit Auto Tray Switching Enables/disables automatic switching between paper trays 34

during printing when paper runs out.

Disabling of Stapler Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting repair service. 34

(The stapler is included in the optional finisher (AR-FN4).)

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

1 4 7

CUSTOM

SETTINGS

CUSTOM SETTINGS

AUTO

EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT

100%

COPY RATIO

8/ 11AUTO

EXIT

DISPLAY

CONTRAST

KEY OPERATOR

PROGRAMS

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

EXIT

TOTAL COUNT

PROGRAM LIST PRINTOUT

COPIER PRINTER

3 456 789

CLEAR

PROGRAM

AUDIT

INTERRUPT

CLEAR

ALL

Using the key operator programs

Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key.

Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel.

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The following display will appear.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE.

KEY OPERATOR CODE

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EXIT

Enter the key operator code number.

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The dashes in the display will change to asterisks.

Press the “COPIER” key or the “PRINTER” key on the touch panel.

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To access the copier key operator programs, press the “COPIER” key.

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If an optional power supply kit and an optional printer controller have been installed, the “PRINTER” key is displayed. To access the printer key operator programs, press the “PRINTER” key.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

ACCOUNT CONTROL

AUDITING MODE

NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT

BILLING BY ACCOUNT

RESETTING ACCOUNT

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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

COPIER MODE

OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS

ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS

TIMER SETTINGS

ACCOUNT CONTROL

AUTO COLOR CALIBRATION

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

6 9 P

CLEAR

PROGRAM

CLEAR

ALL

Select the desired category on the touch panel. Example: To select the account control category, press the

“ACCOUNT CONTROL” key.

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If you have selected “PRINTER” in step 4, this step is not needed.

Press the key of the desired program on the touch panel. Example: To see the number of copies per account, press the

“NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” key.

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For some programs, a check box is displayed to the left of the program name. If the box is pressed, a check mark will appear and the program will be set. If the box is pressed again, the check mark will disappear and the program will be canceled.

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For other programs, the program setting screen of the program will appear when the program key is pressed.

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If and/or keys are displayed, additional programs can be displayed using these keys.

Follow instructions for the program.

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If a mistake is made during entry, press the CLEAR (C) key to clear the entry.

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To continue with other key operator programs, press the “OK” key and then select another program.

To exit the key operator program mode, press the CLEAR ALL key.

ACCOUNT CONTROL

The programs of this category are used to set the internal auditor functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key and then selecting the desired program key.

Auditing Mode

This program is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode. The auditing mode can be set for both the color and black/white (B/ W) copy modes and for only the color copy mode. When the auditing mode is disabled, the message in the display will be “READY TO COPY.” Access to copying is open to any operator. When the auditing mode has been set for both the color and B/W copy modes, the message in the display will be “ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. -----”. Copying in this state is limited to operators with an assigned 5-digit account number. If the auditing mode has been set for only the color copy mode, B/W copying is open to any operator but color copying is limited to operators with an assigned 5-digit account number. When the AUDIT key or the COLOR COPY START ( ) key is pressed, the message “ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER FOR COLOR COPYING. -----” will appear. A maximum of 400, 5-digit account numbers can be assigned. Use key operator program “Account Number Control” (page 13) to assign account numbers. When the “AUDITING MODE” key is pressed, the following display will appear.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

AUDITING MODE

COLOR & B/W

COLOR ONLY

DISABLE

1. Select the desired auditing mode or select “DISABLE” to disable the auditing mode that has been set.

2. Press the “OK” key to exit the program.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Number of Copies per Account

This program is used to display or print the total number of copies made against each account number in the color copy mode and B/W copy mode respectively. An 11" x 17" or a 12" x 18" copy is counted as two copies. When the “NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT” key is pressed, the following display will appear.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT NUMBER

16805 : COLOR 600,000600,000

16900 : COLOR 500,000500,000

ACCOUNT SEARCH

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The display varies with the auditing mode setting (COLOR & B/ W or COLOR ONLY). The display above appears when the COLOR & B/W auditing mode has been set.

COPY

NUMBER OF

MODE

COPIES MADE

B/W 500,000500,000

B/W 800,000800,000

MAXIMUM

1/2

1. Press the key to advance through the accounts.

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To print all accounts, press the “PRINT” key. To stop printing after starting, press the “CANCEL” key.

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If “---, ---” is displayed in a column of MAXIMUM, the account limit has not been set for the account.

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To display the number of copies for a specified account, press the “ACCOUNT SEARCH” key.

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT SEARCH MODE INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER.

ACCOUNT NUMBER

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NEXT SEARCH

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Enter the desired account number using the 10-key pad. Press

COPY

NUMBER OF

MODE

COPIES MADE MAXIMUM

COLOR B/W

---,---

0 0

OK OK

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the “NEXT SEARCH” key to enter another account number or press the lower “OK” key to return to the initial screen.

2. Press the upper “OK” key to exit the program.

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