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MODEL
AR-M160
AR-M205
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
• BEFORE USING
THE MACHINE 8
• COPY FUNCTIONS 18
• CONVENIENT COPY
FUNCTIONS 32
• PRINTER/SCANNER
FUNCTIONS 38
• USER SETTINGS 42
• TROUBLESHOOTING 52
AR-M160
• ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 71
• PERIPHERAL DEVICES
AND SUPPLIES 74
• APPENDIX 77
AR-M205
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CONTENTS CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 3 ● CAUTIONS ON USING..................................................................................................................................... 3 ● IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE ........................................................... 3 ● CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ........................................
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5 USER SETTINGS 8 PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE PERIPHERAL DEVICES ................................. 74 LEVEL.............................................................. 42 ● SINGLE PASS FEEDER / REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER................................ 75 ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE................... 43 ● 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT / CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ............................. 44 2 X 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT ............ 75 ● USER PROGRAMS .........
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CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this machine. CAUTIONS ON USING 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. Caution: Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on. Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies. Place the machine on a firm, level surface. Do n
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The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and disconnection. 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. Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is Note connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine 8
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. USB 2.0 compatible (dual function board) When connecting the machine by USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode), be sure to read "System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)" (p.38) to verify that your system and the machine settings are configured appropriately. USING THE MANUAL This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a m
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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed. Warning Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents Caution of the caution are not properly followed. Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions, Note performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user. SPF AND RSPF This operation manual refers to the Single Pa
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MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying 1 2 First-copy time* at 300 dpi* is only 7.2 seconds. Copying speed is 20/16 copies per minute at 600 dpi, This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity. 1 * First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions. 2 * "dpi" ("dots per inch") are units that are used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in a printed or
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Chapter 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 1 This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 1 17 6 5 1 15 2 3 16 3 9 4 7 10 14 8 11 12 13 1 Document feeder cover (when the SPF/RSPF is 8 Paper trays installed) /document cover (when the document Each tray holds 250 sheets of paper. (p.14) cover is installed) 9 Side cover Open to make copies from the document glass. Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform (p.18) machine maintenance. (p.64
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 18 19 20 22 23 21 1 24 28 29 26 27 25 16 25 Parallel port Toner cartridge Connect to your computer to use the printer Contains toner. (p.70) function. (Software Setup Guide) 26 Roller rotating knob 17 USB 2.0 port (when the dual function board is Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.65, p.66) installed) 27 Fusing unit release levers Connect to your computer to use the printer and To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push scanner functions. (Software Setup Guide) d
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL (AR-M205 only) 4 1 2 3 5 6 SCAN ON LINE ORIGINAL TO COPY XY- ZOOM 112 3 4 5 6 2 DUAL PAGE COPY AR-M160 29 26 1 SCAN MENU key 8 ORIGINAL DATA indicator (when the dual function board is installed) Use to scan by means of the provided Button Manager software. (p.41) Blinks when the memory becomes full of scanned original image data. (p.33, p.35) 2 SCAN key/indicator 9 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key/indicators (when the dual Press to switch the machine to scanner mo
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 AUDIT CLEAR AUTO PAPER SELECT POWER SAVE ZOOM 25 400% INTERRUPT ORIGINAL DATA SORT GROUP CLEAR ORIGINAL PAPER 2 IN 1 200% AUTO SIZE SIZE 4 IN 1 141 TEXT 11X17 129 PHOTO 8½X14 121 EDGE 8½X11 CLEAR ALL 100% ERASE 8½X5½ 95 CENTER 8½X11 77 MARGIN EXTRA 1 64 SHIFT 135 50% START ORIGINAL SIZE TRAY AUTO PRESET RATIO ENTER SELECT IMAGE READ-END 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 16 POWER SAVE indicator 27 TRAY SELECT key ( )
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POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. POWER ON POWER OFF Make sure that the machine is not in Turn the power switch to the "ON" operation and then turn the power switch position to the "OFF" position. It will take about 45 If the power switch is seconds for the machine turned off while the to warm up. While the machine is in operation, machine is warming up, a misfeed may occur and the POWER SAVE the job that was in indicator will blink. (The
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LOADING PAPER The paper required indicator ( ) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity 1 Paper tray Standard paper 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" * (Invoice) 15 lbs. to 24 lbs. 250 sheets 2 2 250-sheet paper Recycled paper 8-1/2" x 11" (Letter) (56 g/m to 90 g/m ) (Load paper lower than the
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper. Loading the paper tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray Gently push the paper tray into the 1 5 until it stops. machine. If you loaded a different size of paper than Push the pressure plate down until it 2 Note was loaded previously in the tray, go to locks in place. "CHANGING A TRAY’S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.16). Push the center of the pressure pla
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Loading the bypass tray Unfold the bypass tray. Insert the paper (print face down) all 1 3 the way into the bypass tray. To prevent a misfeed, verify once more that the paper guides are adjusted to the width of the paper. 1 If you loaded paper in the bypass tray, press When feeding large Note the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the paper such as 8-1/2" x bypass tray. The bypass tray will not be 14" and 11" x 17", pull selected automatically. out the bypass tra
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Envelopes Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur. Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows. Envelopes with rough fibers, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces. Envelopes with two or more flaps. Envelopes with tape, film, or paper attached to the flap. Envelopes with a fold in the flap. Envelopes with glue on the flap to be moistened for sealing. Envelopes with labels or stamps. Envelopes that are slightly inflated with
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Important points when using the printer mode Squeeze the lock lever of the front 4 Make sure that the tray's paper size setting is the guide and slide the front guide to same as the tray's paper size setting in the printer match the width of the paper, and driver. For example, if the tray's paper size setting is 8-1/2" x 11"R, set "Setting Paper Size" to "Letter-R". move the left guide to the appropriate For more information, see "CONFIGURING THE slot as marke
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Chapter 2 COPY FUNCTIONS 2 This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustment. NORMAL COPYING This section explains how to make a regular copy. If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (p.51), enter your 3-digit account number. Copying from the document glass Open the document cover/SPF/RSPF, Press the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] 1 3 and place the original. key and select the original size. When the original size is GINAL PAPER selecte
