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MODEL
AR-203E
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
INTRODUCTION
4
LOADING PAPER
7
MAKING COPIES 12
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE 20
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
42
MAINTENANCE 45
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE UNIT 50
OPTIONS
58
APPENDIX
61
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Shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with EMC regulations. Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law. Money Stamps Bonds Stocks Bank drafts Checks Passports Driver's licenses In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and "O" on the copier instead of "ON" and "OFF". The symbol "O" denotes t
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CAUTIONS Caution label on the unit The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using Follow the cautions below when using this unit. Warning: • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. • Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. • Do not switch the unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it
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Proper storage for supplies Store the supplies (paper and toner cartridges) in a location that is: • clean and dry • at a stable temperature • not exposed to direct sunlight. Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat. • Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get damp, resulting in paper misfeeds. Trademark acknowledgements • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. • IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of Inte
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT USING THE MANUAL ................... 4 TROUBLESHOOTING.................50 1 PART NAMES ............................... 5 STATUS INDICATORS................51 OPERATION PANEL..................... 6 MISFEED REMOVAL ..................52 DEVELOPER REQUIRED ...........56 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.......56 2 LOADING PAPER SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH57 PAPER........................................... 7 2 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY....... 8 8 OPTIONS BYPASS FEED (in
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INTRODUCTION 1 This chapter provides basic information for using the unit. USING THE MANUAL The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location that will allow for convenient future reference. Conventions used in the manual This operation manual explains the operation of the AR-203 model. AR-203E Co
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PART NAMES SPF as an option Original cover Original guide Document feeder cover Peep hole 1 Exit area Document feeder tray Interface USB connector SPF scan area (option) 1 2 7 9 10 3 8 11 4 12 13 5 6 Paper tray 2 Toner cartridge as an option 14 7 3 15 16 Photoconductive drum 10 Paper output tray extension Original table 1 Power switch 11 Operation panel 2 Handle 12 Front cover 3 Power cord socket 13 Paper tray 4 Fusing unit release lever Side cover open button 14 5 Transfer charger 15 Multi-b
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OPERATION PANEL A5 141 A4 A4 B5 86 A4 A5 70 10 8 ONLINE key and indicator (p.29) Exposure mode selector key and 1 Lights up when the unit is used as a indicators printer and scanner. For description of Use to sequentially select the exposure the ONLINE indicator, see modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. "INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION Selected mode is shown by a lit PANEL" (p.29). indicator. (p.17) 11 14 Start key and indicator 2 Light and dark keys and indicators • Copying is possible when the U
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LOADING PAPER 2 Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper Type of media Size Weight feeding 2 2 Paper tray Standard paper A4 56g/m to 2 A5 80g/m B5 Letter Legal Invoice 2 Multi-bypass Standard paper and A4 56g/m to 2 tray thick paper A5 128g/m ** A6 B5 B6 Letter** Legal Invoice Special Transparency A4 media film Letter Envelope* International DL International C5 Commercial 10 Monarch * Do not use non-standard
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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY Raise the handle of the paper tray 1 and pull the paper tray out until it stops. Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper 2 width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide A the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. B Paper Paper guide A guide B Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go 3 under the corner hooks. Do not load paper above t
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Gently push the paper tray back into the unit. 4 • After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. • Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. • Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type. • When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow ca
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from A6 to A4 and in 2 the weight range of 56 to 128g/m can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 2 105 to 128g/m , A4 is the maximum size.) • The multi-bypass tray can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.) • The original image must be smaller t
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• Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. • Transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose papers must be fed individually. • When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up. When loading an envelope, make sure that it is straight and flat. Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray. 3 2 Note for loading envelopes • Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot one at a time. • Do not use non-stand
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MAKING COPIES 3 This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability by reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism. If the unit does not function properly during use, or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.50). COPY
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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result. Ensure that the power switch of 1 the unit is in the OFF position. Insert the attached power cord into the power cord socket at the rear of the unit. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into
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About the scan head The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition (when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated). The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate unit trouble. Initial settings of operation panel When the unit power is on, the operation panel will revert to the initial settings when the time set with the "Auto clear time" settin
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ORIGINAL PLACEMENT Using the original table • The original table can read up to A4 original. • Image loss 4mm can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies. Also image loss 4.5mm in total can occur along the other edges of the copies. • When copying a book or an original which has been folded or a crumpled original, press down the original cover lightly. If the original cover is not securely closed, the copies may be striped or blurred. • When using the document glass to scan an
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Using the SPF The SPF is designed to hold up to 50 originals measuring from A5 to A4 and 2 weighting from 56 to 90 g/m . • Before feeding originals in the original feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them. • Before placing curled or wavy originals into the original feeder tray, be sure to flatten them. If not, original misfeeds may result. • The SPF ( ) indicator on the operation panel will light up. If this indicator does not light up, the originals are not properl
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SET THE COPY QUANTITY Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys when copying from the original table or from the SPF if installed. • Press the clear ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. • A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when "0" is displayed. • Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit A4 from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit. B5 • Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens digit A5 from 1 to 9. Ten
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Automatic exposure adjustment This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it again by this procedure. The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF respectively. When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from 1 the SPF, place an original in the original feeder tray and make sure that the SPF ( ) indicator lights up. When adjusting the level for copy
