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MODEL
AR-M355N
AR-M455N
LASER PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
(for general information and copier operation)
Page
PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
• BEFORE USING
1-1
THE PRODUCT
2-1
• MANAGING THE MACHINE
3-1
• PERIPHERAL DEVICES
PART 2: COPIER OPERATION
4-1
• MAKING COPIES
• CONVENIENT COPY
5-1
FUNCTIONS
• MACHINE MAINTENANCE
6-1
(FOR COPYING)
• DOCUMENT FILING
7-1
FUNCTION
8-1
• SPECIFICATIONS
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to
gain the maximum benefit from the product. Before
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The power switch positions are marked " I " to indicate power "ON" and " " to indicate stand-by. 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 Servi
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Part 1: General Information
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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 pro
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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 main uni
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CAUTIONS 1.Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty prints. 2.The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. 3.Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. Fusing unit 4.Five adjusters are provided on all optional stand/paper drawer units. These adjusters should be lowered until they contact the floor. When moving the machine with the optional stand/paper drawer, be sure to raise the adjusters. Also, un
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CAUTIONS Laser Information Wave length +10 nm 785 nm -15 nm Pulse times North America: 35 cpm model: (4.1 µs ± 4.1 ns)/7 mm 45 cpm model: (5.7 µs ± 5.7 ns)/7 mm Europe: 35 cpm model: (3.8 µs ± 3.8 ns)/7 mm 45 cpm model: (4.4 µs ± 4.4 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.2 mW - 0.4 mW At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.4 MILLIWATT PLUS 8 % and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC). Caution Use of controls or adjustments or perfo
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CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS.................................. 0-1 PERIPHERAL DEVICES OPERATION MANUALS..............................................0-1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS..............................0-2 DUPLEX MODULE.......................................................3-2 CAUTIONS................................................................... 0-3 ● Part names ...........................................................3-2 ● Laser Information ......................
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 8 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIAL MODES ........................................................5-2 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 8-2 ● General procedure for using special functions .....5-2 LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES .. 8-4 ● Margin shift...........................................................5-3 INDEX.......................................................................... 8-5 ● Erase .......
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CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the product. Page INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 1-2 MAIN FEATURES................................................................................... 1-3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 1-9 ● Exterior........................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a SHARP digital multifunction copier. Please read this manual before using the machine. In particular, be sure to read "INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS" before using the machine. Please keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever necessary. This manual provides general information on using the machine, such as routine maintenance and how to load paper and remove misfeeds. It also explains how to use the copier and document filing functions. Separate manu
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MAIN FEATURES The digital multifunction copier is capable of performing a variety of functions. This page shows features related to the copy function. ● Sort mode See page 1-3 ● Job programs See page 1-6 ● Group mode See page 1-3 ● Mirror Image See page 1-6 ● 2-sided Copy See page 1-3 ● B/W Reverse See page 1-6 (When the duplex module is installed.) ● Date See page 1-6 ● Exposure Adjustments See page 1-3 ● Stamp See page 1-6 1 ● Reduction/Enlargement See page 1-4 ● Page numbering See
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MAIN FEATURES Reduction / Enlargement See page 4-15 Erase See page 5-4 Copies can be enlarged or reduced to the desired Shadows that appear around the edges of copies of size. books or thick originals can be erased. Original Copy Original Copy Edge erase Center erase Enlargement Reduction Edge+Center erase XY Zoom See page 4-18 Dual Page Copy See page 5-5 Separate ratio settings can be selected for the The left and right pages of a book can be length and width of a copy. successively copied ont
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MAIN FEATURES Job Build See page 5-8 Transparency Insert See page 5-22 When you have a very large number of originals, the Inserts can be automatically inserted between pages can be scanned in sets. transparencies. Originals (1-sided) Copy 1 Originals (2-sided) 100 sheets 50 sheets 50 sheets Insert sheets Tandem Copy See page 5-9 Multi Shot See page 5-23 Two machines can be used to run a large copy job Multiple original pages can be copied onto a in parallel. single sheet of paper in a uniform l
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MAIN FEATURES Card Shot See page 5-26 B/W Reverse See page 5-28 The front and back of a card can be copied onto White and black can be inverted on a copy to one sheet of paper. produce a negative image. This function is convenient for making copies for certification purposes and helps save paper. Original Copy Original Copy CARD CARD Front of CARD card Back of card Example: Example: Portrait Landscape 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) size size Job programs See page 5-41 Date See page 5-32
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MAIN FEATURES Page numbering See page 5-34 Offset mode See page 3-8 Page numbers can be added to copies. Each set of output can be offset slightly from other sets for easy separation. Offset mode Non-Offset mode 1 *When the Finisher or Saddle stitch finisher is installed. Text See page 5-38 Staple sort mode See page 3-8, 3-16 Entered text can be added to copies. Sets of copies can be automatically stapled. Original Copy October, 2004 Meeting *When the Finisher or Saddle stitch finisher is inst
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MAIN FEATURES Hole punching See page 3-17 Document filing function See CHAPTER 7 Copies can be punched to add holes. A document image can be stored on the hard disk. A stored file can easily be called up and printed or transmitted. Original Punch positions Printed Document Image HDD Transmitted Save to Call up a machine's saved file to hard disk reuse * When the saddle stitch finisher and punch module are installed. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (12) 1 (11) (13) (1) Bypass tray* (7) Operation panel (2) Exit tray* (8) Front cover Open to add toner. (3) Automatic document feeder (See page 4-2.) (9) Power switch This automatically feeds and scans multiple sheet originals. Both sides of two-sided originals can be Press to turn power on and off. scanned at once. (10) Paper tray 1 (4) Duplex module* Module for two-sided printing (11) Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer* (
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (14) Duplex module side cover (17) Toner cartridge (drum/toner cartridge) Open when a misfeed has occurred in the duplex The toner cartridge must be replaced when module. indicated on the operation panel. (See page 2-15) (15) Side cover latch (18) Photoconductive drum Push up to open the side cover when a misfeed Images are formed on the photoconductive drum. has occurred in the main unit. NOTE (16) Fusing unit Do not touch or damag
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names and functions of peripheral devices (1) (2) (11) (10) (3) 1 (9) (4) (8) (5) (7) (6) (1) Upper exit tray extension (AR-TE4) (6) Multi purpose drawer (AR-MU2) 2 Mount this unit to the upper paper exit tray. This Up to 500 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m ) paper can be extension is needed to support large size paper. loaded. Also special papers such as envelopes (standard sizes only) and postcards can be set. (2) Finisher (AR-FN6) (7) Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (
