SHARP AR-M350N User Manual

LASER PRINTER

(Multi-function printer)

Operation Manual

for printer operation and general information on multi functions

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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 mak e 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 copier

23-5/8" (60cm)

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 av erage 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.

11-13/16" (30cm)

23-5/8" (60cm)

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23-5/8" (60cm)

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CAUTIONS

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

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

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

4. Five installation adjusters are provided on a stand/ paper drawer which is provided as a peripheral unit. When moving the machine with a stand/paper drawer , be sure to raise the installation adjusters. After moving the machine, lower the five installation adjusters until they reach the floor.

5. Do not make modifications to this machine. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock.

6. When moving this machine, be sure to use two to four persons. Since this machine is heavy, moving it by yourself may cause an injury.

Fusing unit

Adjuster

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

8. When opening or closing the covers or paper trays for misfeed remo val or loading paper, take care not to get your fingers caught in the covers or trays.

9. 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

CONTAINS MANGANESE DIOXIDE LITHIUM BATTER Y. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PR OPERLY. CONT A CT YOUR SHARP DEALER OR SER VICER FOR INSTR UCTIONS.

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:www.eiae .org

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Bonds

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Stocks

"BA TTER Y DISPOSAL"

Lock Release

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Cautions on laser

Wa v e length 785 nm ± 15 nm Pulse times North America: (4.0 µs ± 4 ns)/7 mm

Europe: (5.4 µs ± 5.4 ns)/7 mm

Output power 0.25 mW - 0.50 mW

At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.6 MILLIWATT PLUS 8 PCTS and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic P ower Control (APC).

CAUTIONS

Caution

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

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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CAUTIONS

For Europe:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

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 T AVALLA SAA TTAA 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.

Laserstrahl

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

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

When using this product as a facsimile by installing a facsimile expansion kit as a peripheral unit, refer to the following items for proper use. For the description of use of the facsimile feature, see the facsimile operation manual supplied with the facsimile expansion kit.

Line connector

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■ Line connection

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For connection between this product and telephone line, be sure to use the supplied connection cable. Connect the connecting cable so that the terminal near the core is inserted to the line connector of the facsimile expansion kit. Insert the other terminal (not the core side) to the socket of the telephone line.

Core

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■ Fax power switch

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When using this product as a facsimile, keep always the fax power switch on that is located on the facsimile expansion kit at the rear side of this product. (Do not turn it off.) If the fax power switch is off, the facsimile feature cannot be used.

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CONTENTS

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

CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2

CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Exterior* Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part names and functions of peripheral units . . . . .

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Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Touch panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ADDING TONER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOADING PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading paper in paper tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Paper available in paper trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Paper available in the bypass tray/multi

purpose drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Method of setting paper size and type . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting from the operation panel of

a scanner module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer . . . . . . .

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Changing paper size in the multi purpose

drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting special paper in the multi purpose

drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading paper in the stand/3 x 500 sheet

paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing paper size in the stand/3 x 500

sheet paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading paper in the stand/MPD & 2000

sheet paper drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INST ALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING THE PLUG & PLAY FUNCTION OR

ADD PRINTER WIZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Before installation

SETTING THE PRINTER DRIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting print conditions under Windows

(selecting and setting print conditions) . . . . . . . . . .

REMOTE OPERATION THROUGH NETWORK . . . . .

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Environment required for accessing

Web screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Accessing W eb screen and

displaying help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Items and outline of menu frame of

Web screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRINT FUNCTIONS WHICH REQUIRING PRINT STAR T OPERATION FR OM THE OPERATION

PANEL AND THEIR OPERATION METHOD . . . . . . . .

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Print functions selectable in the "JOB CONTROL"

dialog box and their operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Printing method of hold job list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting from the operation panel of

a scanner module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Printer account control

CHAPTER 3 PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS

MAKING PRINTER CONFIGURA TION

SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

from the operation panel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PCL settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CUSTOM SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

operation panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 2 PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SOFTWARE FOR WINDO WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INST ALLING PRINTER DRIVERS

AND PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REMOVING PRINTER DRIVERS

AND PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND

MAINTENANCE

MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MACHINE TROUBLE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cleaning the cabinet of the main unit . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cleaning the paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cleaning the document glass and document

cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 5 PERIPHERAL UNITS

DUPLEX MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading paper in the bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting the printer driver for your purpose . . . . . . . .

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Setting the copier for your purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Troubleshooting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAIL-BIN STACKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Outline of mail-bin stacker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the mail-bin stacker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Misfeed removal in the mail-bin stacker . . . . . . . . .

FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Outline of the finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Quick reference table for stapling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the finisher functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Staple jam removal and staple cartridge

replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Misfeed removal in the finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Troubleshooting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Outline of the finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Quick reference table for stapling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Printed image and saddle stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the finisher functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Staple jam removal and staple cartridge

replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Misfeed removal in the finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Troubleshooting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 6 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

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

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Ke y operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Details of classification of setting items (hierarchical structure) and supplementary

explanation of key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Description of programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIST OF COMBINATION OF

PERIPHERAL UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRINT AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER 1

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

This chapter describes basic information that should be read before using

this product. Be sure to read this chapter before using this product.

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

MAIN FEATURES .................................................................................. 1-5

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 1-6

● Exterior ............................................................................................ 1-6

● Interior ............................................................................................. 1-7

● Part names and functions of peripheral units ................................. 1-8

● Operation panel .............................................................................. 1-11

● Touch panel .................................................................................... 1-15

LOADING PAPER .................................................................................. 1-18

● Loading paper in paper tray 1 ......................................................... 1-18

● Changing the paper size in paper tray 1 ........................................ 1-18

● Paper available in paper trays ........................................................ 1-19

● Paper available in the bypass tray/multi purpose drawer .............. 1-19

● Method of setting paper size and type ............................................ 1-20

● Loading paper in the multi purpose drawer .................................... 1-22

● Specifications .................................................................................. 1-22

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

● Specifications .................................................................................. 1-23

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

● Specifications .................................................................................. 1-24

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

Read this operation manual carefully to use this product properly. Be sure to read “INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS” and “CAUTIONS” before using this product. Be sure to keep this operation manual handy to refer to it any time.

This product is a multi-function printer that can be used as a local printer and a network printer as well as a copier, network scanner, and a facsimile by installing various types of peripheral units (optional).

This operation manual describes the basic use of the product as a printer and also describes operation items common to the printer and other features such as loading paper, misfeed removal, and user maintenance. If you extend this product to use the copier feature, network scanner feature, facsimile feature or network printer feature, relevant operation manuals are supplied. Read the respective manuals for using the features.

The following table shows the model names of the main units to which this operation manual applies and their product configuration.

(As of end of April 2001) Model name Product configuration AR-P350 35 pages/minute printer AR-P450 45 pages/minute printer AR-M350 35 pages/minute printer (with a multi-function controller board)*1 AR-M450 45 pages/minute printer (with a multi-function controller board)*1 DM-3500 35 pages/minute printer DM-3501 35 pages/minute network printer (with a print server card)*2 DM-3551 35 pages/minute network printer (with a multi-function controller board and a print

server card)*3 DM-4500 45 pages/minute printer DM-4501 45 pages/minute network printer (with a print server card)*2 DM-4551 45 pages/minute network printer (with a multi-function controller board and a print

server card)*3

Although the peripheral units are basically optional, some units may be provided as standard components depending on the model.

*1 A multi-function controller board required to extend the product to a multi-function printer that can be used as a

copier, facsimile, and a network scanner is provided as a standard component. *2 A print server card required to extend the product to a network printer is provided as a standard component. *3 A multi-function controller board and a print server card are provided as standard components.

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INTRODUCTION

Abbreviated names of peripheral units

The following unit is written with an abbreviated name without some exceptions to simplify the description in this manual.

“B/W scanner module/DSPF”

The unit is written as “scanner module”.

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The scanner unit is a unit for scanning originals (automatic document feeder) when using the copier feature and

facsimile feature. In the touch panel messages in the scanner module, the “scanner module” is displayed as “document feeder”.

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To use a scanned image as image data on a computer, a network scanner expansion kit (peripheral unit) is needed

in addition to the network printer environment.

“Duplex module”

This is a unit that allows printing onto two sides of paper. A single “duplex module” and a “duplex module/bypass tray” are supplied. In this manual, both units are written as “duplex module” with some exception and description is made mainly for the “duplex module/bypass tray”. The description for the bypass tray, therefore, is made only for the “duplex module/bypass tray”. In the pages of “duplex module”, illustrations with an output tray are used. This output tray is optional for both the duplex modules. (not included in the duplex modules)

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INTRODUCTION

The following table shows the relation between the various functions described in this manual, copier operation manual, facsimile operation manual, and network scanner operation manual and the required peripheral units. In each operation manual, the optional peripheral units that are required for using each function is not particularly described. Refer to this table as needed.

= Must be installed *1 = Any of the units must be installed. *2 = Must be installed together with or *1. *3 = Any of these units must be installed together with or *1. *4 = Required when a stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer or a stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer is installed. *5 = Any of these units must be installed together with or *1 but the multi purpose drawer is excluded when a saddle stitch finisher is installed. *6 = Any of these units must be installed in addition to the peripheral units required at the minimum for using the copier feature. *7 = Must be installed in addition to the peripheral units required at the minimum for using the facsimile feature.

Common to all features

Manual paper feeding

Print onto special paper

Two-sided print

Touch panel operation

Offset stack of printed sheets

Stapling of printed sheets

Center stapling of printed sheets

Punching of printed sheets

Mail bin stack of printed sheets

Printer feature

Network printer

Job retention function

Pamphlet print

PostScript3 compatibility

Copier feature

Peripheral units required at the minimum for using the copier feature

Pamphlet copy

Scanner rack

Multi purpose drawer

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer

B/W scanner module/DSPF

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Duplex module/bypass tray

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Duplex module

Saddle stitch finisher

Finisher

Mail-bin stacker

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Exit tray

Upper exit tray extension

Punch module

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PS3 expansion kit

Print server card

Multi-function controller board

Facsimile expansion kit

Network scanner expansion kit

Power supply unit

Additional fax memory (8 MB)

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Hard disk drive

Facsimile feature

Peripheral units required at the minimum for using the facsimile feature

Memory for original images of xx sheets or more

Telephone call

Network scanner feature

Peripheral units required at the minimum for using the network scanner feature

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MAIN FEATURES

Multi-function printer allowing extension of functions based on the purpose

This product is a multi-function printer that can be used as a local printer and a network printer as well as a copier, a network scanner, and a facsimile by combining peripheral units. Various optional units for improving productivity such as duplex modules for two-sided printing, additional paper feed units for large capacity paper stock, and paper output units for sorting printed sheets are provided as peripheral units.

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 the soothing function.

Monochrome high-speed printing

High-speed printing of 35 pages/minute or 45 pages/minute can be performed for 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size.

PostScript compatible

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

ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STA R® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STA R® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Energy saving feature

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

Preheat mode

The machine will enter the preheat mode once the time set with a key operator program has elapsed without any operation. In this mode, the fuser is maintained at a lower heat level thereby saving power.

Auto power shut-off mode

The machine will enter the auto power shut-off mode once the time set with a key operator program has elapsed without any operation. In this mode, power to the display and the fuser is turned off and only the lowest power is consumed. In this mode, power can be saved more than the preheat mode but more time is needed to return to the operating state. This mode can be disabled using a key operator program.

If this product is used as a printer, when print data is received in the preheat mode or the auto power shut-off mode, the mode will be automatically canceled and printing will start after the fuser temperature is restored to the normal operating level. If this product is used as a multi-function machine, the mode will be automatically canceled when print data or facsimile data is received or when any key operation on the operation panel or original setting operation for copying or facsimile transmission is performed.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Exterior

Bypass tray (part of duplex module/bypass tray)*1

Exit tray*1

Duplex module*1

Module for two-sided printing

Upper paper output area

Finished sheets are deposited here.

Upper exit tray extension*1

Extension table for preventing dropping of large paper such as 11" x 17" and 8-1/2" x 14" (A3 and A4).

Operation panel (See page xxxx.)

*1 , , , , , , and are peripheral units. For description of these units, see page xx. The configuration

of peripheral units varies with the main unit model.

Front cover

Open to add toner and remove misfeeds.

Main switch (See page xxxx.)

Press to turn power on and off.

Paper tray 1

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer*1 (See page

xxxx.)

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer*1

(See page xxxx.)

Multi purpose drawer*1 (See page xxxx.)

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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 open knob

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

Fusing unit

Image that has been transferred on paper is fixed by heating it in the fusing unit.

CAUTION

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

Developer cartridge* (See page xxxx.)

Container that contains developer. The cartridge must be removed and replaced with a new one at the time of replacement.

*2 For replacement and installation of each cartridge, see the separate manual “Supply Replacement Method.”

Toner cartridge* (See page xxxx.)

Container that contains toner. When toner is exhausted, the cartridge must be removed and replaced with a new one.

Photoconductive drum

A photoconductor is applied to the surface of the 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.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Part names and functions of peripheral units

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

B/W scanner module/DSPF

This unit is a monochrome scanner that allows automatic feeding of sheet originals and continuous scanning. The B/W scanner module/DSPF (Dual Single Pass Feeder) can scan two-sided sheet originals and can scan both sides at a time. Also a flat bed type document glass is provided in this unit for scanning an original that cannot be fed such as a book and thick original.

Upper exit tray extension

Mount this unit to the upper paper exit tray. This unit is needed for output of 11" x 17" (A3) paper.

Finisher

Sorted output sheets or grouped output sheets by page are offset stacked so that each set can be taken out easily. Also sorted output sheets can be stapled.

Mail-bin stacker

This unit is an output sheet sorting unit that contains seven bins. When printed sheets are output in the printer mode, a bin to which printed sheets are to be deposited can be specified in the printer driver. The bins can be classified by persons or by sections depending on users so that the users deliver their printed sheets to their specified bin. Sorted output separated from the other users, therefore, can be performed. Output sheets in the copy and fax modes are deposited in the top tray other than these seven bins.

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer

This is a paper feed unit that contains two paper trays. The upper tray is equivalent to the multi purpose drawer. The lower tray holds approximately 2000 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m

) paper.

Multi purpose drawer

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

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer

This is a paper feed unit that contains three paper trays. The upper tray is equivalent to the multi purpose drawer. Each of the lower two trays holds up to 500 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m

Saddle stitch finisher

Sorted output sheets or grouped output sheets by page are offset stacked so that each set can be taken out easily. Also sorted output sheets can be stapled at the edge or at the center for center-stapled binding. In addition, if a punch module is installed as a peripheral unit, punch holes can be made in the output sheets for filing.

Duplex module

Unit for automatic two-sided printing.

Duplex module/bypass tray

This module is equipped with a unit for automatic two-sided printing and a bypass tray manual paper feeding.

Exit tray

Mounted to the paper output port of a duplex module or a duplex module/bypass tray.

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For installation of a peripheral unit, installation of some other peripheral units may be needed together and installation of some peripheral units may not be possible together. See page xx, “COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL UNITS.” Peripheral units are basically optional but some units may be provided as standard units depending on the main unit model.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

■ Other peripheral units

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Scanner rack

Rack required for installing a scanner module. The height is fixed.

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Power supply unit

For installation of some peripheral units, this unit is required for supplying power to each unit.

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Print server card

NIC (network interface card) for using the printer as a network printer.

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Multi-function controller board

Printer controller required for using the copier, facsimile, and network scanner features.

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PS3 expansion kit

Kit required for using the printer as a PostScript compatible printer. (for PostScript level 3)

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Hard disk drive

Extends the image storing capacity for the printer and copier features (not for the facsimile feature). Also this unit is required for using the job retention function (see page xxxx) with which print data received for the printer feature is held temporarily instead of immediate output.

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Facsimile expansion kit

Kit required for using the facsimile feature.

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Additional fax memory (8 MB)

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Network scanner expansion kit

Kit required for using the network scanner feature.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Operation panel

The display and indicators in the operation panel located on the front of the machine indicate the current status of the printer. Also the keys on the operation panel allow settings required for printing.

Message display

Displays the printer current state. [i] displayed in messages indicates the [INFORMATIONS] key.

[ERROR] indicator

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

[DATA] indicator

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

[READY] indicator

Printing can be executed when this indicator is lit.

[MENU] key

Press to select a menu group such as printer configuration menu (page xxx), custom settings, and execution of printing held by the retention function (page xxx). Press also to return to the menu screen from the setting screen of each menu group.

[ / ] keys

Press to select each menu or function or to set a number.

[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, requesting toner addition, etc., 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 the standby, the total number of printed pages and quantity of toner remaining (as a percent) will be displayed.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Menu group list and supplementary explanation of key operation (when using the operation panel on the main unit)

The menu groups are classified into the following five groups as shown below. These menu groups are selected by pressing the [MENU] key. If the [OK] key is pressed when the desired menu screen is displayed, a message indicating required operation will appear.

READY.

[MENU] key

Job status screen

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

WARMING UP.

READY.

FROM TRAY #

CHANGE THE TONER CARTRIDGE.

PAPER JAM.

ADD PAPER.

[ADD PAPER] of status display When the status display shows [ADD PAPER], the specified size paper is not loaded. In this case, printing is suspended until paper is loaded and another reserved job data will be printed if possible. (If paper runs out during printing, another job data will not be printed.) If you wish to change the paper size to resume printing, see "Method of setting paper size and type" on page xxxx.

The printer is warming up to allow printing.

The printer is ready to print.

The printer is currently executing printing.

Toner runs out. Replace the toner cartridge. (See page xxxx.)

A misfeed has occurred. (See page xxxx.)

Paper runs out. Load paper. (See page xxxx.)

PRINT HOLD

[MENU] key

CONDITION SETTINGS

[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 as a peripheral unit. (See page xxxx.)

Configuration settings

The printer configuration settings are used for basic printer settings. (See page xxxx.)

Custom settings

Custom settings are used to make settings based on the conditions of use of customers. (See page xxxx.)

Key operator programs

These are settings used by key operators (administrators of this product). For the setting, see the "Key Operator's Guide". (See page xxxx.)

Canceling the current print job and deleting the print data on the printer

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To cancel the current print job and delete the print data:

If you press the [BACK/C] key during printing, printing will be canceled and a confirmation message for deletion of data 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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To delete print data of a reserved job (that waits for printing):

Print data transmitted from computers will be stored in this printer (up to 99 jobs) and will be output sequentially. To delete print data of a reserved job before starting printing, press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the desired data in 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.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

When the printer is equipped with a scanner module as a peripheral unit, use the operation panel with a touch panel on the scanner module.

[Touch panel]

Messages and keys are displayed here. Operation can be performed by touching keys displayed here. The display is switched depending on each function in the print, copy, network scan, and fax modes. For details, see page xxxx.

[Mode select] keys and indicators

Use to switch the display mode of the touch panel.

[PRINT] key/READY indicator/DATA indicator Press to switch the display to the print mode. (See next page.)

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READY indicator

Printing can be performed when this indicator is lit.

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DATA indicator

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

[IMAGE SEND] key/LINE indicator/DATA indicator

Press to switch the display to the network scan/fax mode. (See page xxxx of the facsimile operation manual.)

[COPY] key Press to switch the display to the copy mode. (See page xxxx.)

[JOB STATUS] key

Press to display the current job status. (See page xxxx.)

[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key

Use to adjust the contrast of the touch panel or to set key operator programs.

[Numeric] keys

Use to enter a number in various settings.

[ ] key ([ACC.#-C] key) (See page xxxx.)