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MODEL
AR-M162
AR-M207
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
(for general information and copier)
Page
PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
• BEFORE USING
12
THE PRODUCT
• TROUBLESHOOTING
24
AND MAINTENANCE
• PERIPHERAL DEVICES
AND SUPPLIES 40
PART 2: COPIER OPERATION
• COPY FUNCTIONS 45
AR-M162
• CONVENIENT COPY
FUNCTIONS
64
• APPENDIX 73
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to
gain the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure
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Caution: For complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. FOR YOUR RECORDS ... To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the machine's serial number located on the back of the unit. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modification
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Part 1: General Information 1
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Notes • Considerable care has been taken in preparing this manual. If you have any comments or concerns about the manual, please contact your nearest SHARP Service Department. • This product has undergone strict quality control and inspection procedures. In the unlikely event that a defect or other problem is discovered, please contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. • Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during use of the p
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CONTENTS Part 1: General Information PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................................................ 3 CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 6 ● CAUTIONS ON USING..................................................................................................................................... 6 ● LASER INFORM
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CONTENTS Part 2: Copier Operation APPENDIX COPY FUNCTIONS 6 4 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 73 NORMAL COPYING ........................................ 45 ● MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER ....48 ● SELECTING THE TRAY.................................49 ● SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES ...........49 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET................ 75 ● SELECTING THE ORIGINAL SIZE ................50 ● USING THE BYPASS TRAY TO COPY A SPECIAL SIZE ORIGINAL........................
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CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this machine. CAUTIONS ON USING Fusing 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. 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. • Place the machine on a firm, level surface. • When the machine is not used for a long time, for example,
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CAUTIONS LASER INFORMATION Wave length +10 nm 785 nm -15 nm Pulse times North America: (3.1 µs ± 3.1 ns)/7 mm Europe: (3.7 µs ± 3.7 ns)/7 mm Output power Max 0.8 mW At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.8 MILLIWATT PLUS 10 % and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC). Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. For N
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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 make certain the outlet is properly grounded. • For the power supply requirements, see the name plate on the back of the mai
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MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT Multiple manuals are provided for use of the machine. Please read each manual as appropriate for the functions that you wish to use. Operation manual (for general information and copier) (this manual): The first half of this manual contains general information on the machine, including safety precautions and the procedures for loading paper, removing misfeeds, and performing regular maintenance. The second half of the manual contains explanations of how to use
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1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying 1 2 • First-copy time* at 300 dpi* is only 7.2 seconds. • Copying speed is 20 (AR-M207) or 16 (AR-M162) copies per minute. This provides a big boost to workplace productivity. *1 Measured after the machine has warmed up following power-on, copying using the document glass (8-1/2" x 11" (A4) paper fed from machine tray 1). The first-copy time may vary depending on machine operating conditions and ambient conditions such as temperature an
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MAIN FEATURES Fax function (option) Installation of the optional facsimile expansion kit enables the plain-paper, Super G3 laser fax function to be used. Network connection (option) The optional network expansion kit (AR-NB3) can be installed to enable the machine to be used as a network printer and network scanner. Environment and people friendly design • Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in active use. • A universal design
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1 This chapter contains basic information required for use of the machine. Please read this chapter before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (5) (15) (10) (11) (9) (1) (6) (2) (7) (3) (7) (16) (8) (12) (4) (17) (14) (13) (18) (19) (20) (1) USB 2.0 port (USB-2) (when the dual function (9) Center tray board is installed) Copies and printed pages are output to this tray. Connect to your computer to this port to use the (10) Top tray (when the job separator tray
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT (23) (24) (25) (29) (30) (26) 1 (21) (28) (27) (31) (32) (22) (15) Document cover (when installed) (26) Right side cover (when the SPF is installed) Open to make a copy from the document glass. Open to remove misfed originals. (16) Side cover (27) Fusing unit release levers Open to remove misfed paper. To remove the paper misfed in the fusing unit, push down on these levers and remove the (17) Side cover handle paper. Pull to open the side cover. The fusing unit is hot
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT OPERATION PANEL (1) (2) (3) (4) 26 27 28 29 30 41 42 43 44 45 COPY ABC DE PQ R S T 31 32 33 34 35 46 47 48 49 50 ON LINE DATA PRINT FG H I J U V W XYZ SP 36 37 38 39 40 SPEAKER REDIAL/PAUSE SPEED COMM. SETTING KL M N O SHIFT SYMBOL SPACE/– SCAN LINE DATA FAX (13) (14) (1) Keys for fax function (when the fax option is (5) Display installed) Shows various messages. For more information These are used in fax mode. For more see page 16. information, see the "Operation manua
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) FAX STATUS BACK OK ABC DEF 1 GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ COPY EXPOSURE PAPER ZOOM AUTO % OUTPUT DUPLEX @.-_ SPECIAL FUNCTION SCAN COLOR MODE RESOLUTION ADDRESS FORMAT ORIGINAL SIZE DUPLEX SCAN FAX PROGRAM RESOLUTION ADDRESS BROADCAST ORIGINAL SIZE DUPLEX SCAN ACC. #-C READ-END (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (13) LINE STATUS indicator (when the fax option (20) [DUPLEX] key (only on models that support is
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Display (base screen) Example: Copy mode Icons appearing in the special function icon display (1) (2) (3) (4) 1-sided to 2-sided Center erase copy copy* Ready to copy. 2-sided to 2-sided Edge + Center 1 8 x11 2 copy erase* AUTO 2-sided to 1-sided 2 in 1 copy* 100% copy 1 AUTO 8 x11 2 Sort function* 4 in 1 copy* (5) (6) (7) Margin shift copy* Dual page copy * The display shown is the AR-M207 (when the optional Edge erase copy* Card shot* RSPF is inst
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TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. POWER ON POWER OFF Turn the power switch to the "ON" position Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" • It will take about 45 seconds position. for the machine to warm up. • When the power switch is If the power switch is turned off turned to the "ON" position, while the machine is in the message "System check." operation, a misfeed may occur will app
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Default settings The machine is set at the factory to return all settings to the default settings one minute after a copy job is finished (auto clear function) or when the [CA] key is pressed. When the settings return to the default settings, any functions that were selected are canceled. The auto clear time can be changed in the key operator programs. (See the "Key operator's guide".) In the default state the display shown below appears. The default state of the displ
