Sharp AR-5316, AR-5320 X Making a Copy Darker or Lighter, Selecting the Tray, Original types

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COPY FUNCTIONS

MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER

Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed. ("ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL" (p.31) )

Original types

●AUTO ......Automatic exposure adjustment is enabled and the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the

original being copied. The exposure is lowered for coloured areas and background shadows.

●TEXT.......The exposure is raised for light areas and lowered for dark backgrounds to make text easier to read.

●PHOTO ...Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity.

1 Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key

( AUTO /

/

) to select the original

type.

 

 

 

 

 

To adjust the exposure of

AUTO

a text original manually,

 

 

press until the TEXT

 

 

indicator (

) lights.

 

 

To copy a photo, press

 

 

until the PHOTO

 

 

indicator (

) lights.

Note

To return to automatic adjustment, press until

the AUTO indicator ( AUTO ) lights.

2 Press the [Light] key ( ) or [Dark]

2

key (

) to adjust the exposure.

 

 

 

 

For a darker image,

AUTO

1

3

5

press the [Dark] key

 

 

(

). For a lighter image,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press the [Light] key

 

 

 

 

 

(

).

 

 

If exposure level 2 or 4 is

 

selected, the two

 

indicators will light

 

simultaneously.

Note

Exposure value guidelines

1 – 2 Dark originals like newspapers

 

3Normal originals

4– 5 Coloured text or text written in pencil

SELECTING THE TRAY

If you wish to use a tray other than the automatically selected tray (for example you wish to enlarge or reduce the copy or use the bypass tray), press the [TRAY SELECT] key () to select the desired tray.

• If the desired PAPER SIZE indicator does not light up, change the paper in the tray to the desired paper size.

Note (p.16)

•Automatic ratio selection (p.22) does not operate when the bypass tray or a tray set for a special paper size is selected.

Auto tray switching (Two-tray model only)

If the tray runs out of paper during copying and there is another tray with the same size of paper and the same feeding orientation (horizontal or vertical), the other tray is automatically selected and copying continues. "Auto tray switching" can be disabled in the user programs (p.33).

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Contents AR-5320/AR-5320 AR-5316/AR-5316Page Contents Peripheral Devices and Supplies Air conditioner or Important Points When Selecting AN Installation SiteDo not install your machine in areas that are Changes, e.g., near anDo not touch the photoconductive drum green portion Environmental InformationTrademark acknowledgements SPF Using the ManualMeaning of R in Original and Paper Size Indications Conventions Used in this ManualPaper trays Differences Between ModelsAB series metric and inch series references Copy speedMain Features Part Names and Functions Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper Parallel connectorDocument feeder tray when the SPF is installed Fusing unit release leversOperation Panel Paper feed location / misfeed location indicators Paper Size indicatorsSPF indicator when the SPF is installed Auto Image key Auto % / indicatorPower Save Modes Power on and OFFPower on Power OFFSpecial papers Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight CapacityLoading Paper PaperFan the paper Loading PaperLoading the paper tray Locks in placeSet the paper guides to the copy paper width Important points when inserting paper in the bypass trayLoading the bypass tray Envelopes Changing a TRAY’S Paper Size SettingPress the Start key and then the Paper Size Enter key Important points when using the printer modeOpen the document cover/SPF, and place the original Normal CopyingCopying from the document glass Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray Copying from the SPFOriginals that can be used in the SPF Auto paper select mode Two-tray model onlyStream feeding mode Removing the document coverOriginal types Auto tray switching Two-tray model onlyMaking a Copy Darker or Lighter Selecting the TrayAutomatic Ratio Selection Setting the Number of CopiesImportant note when making a large number of copies REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMPress the Auto Image key Auto % Selecting a preset ratioFine adjustment of the ratio Manual Ratio SelectionPress the Copy ratio display key XY Zoom copyingPress the Copy ratio display key Place original B as shown below TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass TrayCopy original a Press the Dual page Copy key Copy indicator Is litDual page Copying Set the original size to A3 11 xReplace the previous originals and press the Start key Interrupting a Copy RUNPress the Interrupt key to interrupt the copy run Make sure that paper is loaded in the tray Using the Printer ModeBasic Procedure for Printing Important points when setting the paper sizeOperation in Copy and Printer Modes Pausing a print jobWhen Use close paper size is disabled When Use close paper size is enabledAdjusting the Automatic Exposure Level Save mode, make sure Toner Save Mode and High Image Quality ModeWhen enabling toner Photo indicator stops blinking and lights steadilyUser Programs Customising SettingsShort beep Explanation300 dpi MinimumBase settings Selecting a Setting for a User ProgramAuditing Mode Settings Settings for Auditing ModeAuditing Mode For the setting codes, see Auditing Mode SETTINGS. p.36 Selecting Auditing Mode SettingsAccount number deletion Auditing modeAccount number entry Account number changeCopying when Auditing mode is enabled Resetting accountTroubleshooting MACHINE/COPYING Problems Paper misfeed Too much paper is loaded in the tray Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occursPaper is not loaded properly Pieces of paper inside machineCopying or printing is performed Any other indicators are litOriginal smudged or blotchy Copies Transfer charger is dirtyPrinting Problems Click Add or Remove Programs Removing the softwareClick the start button, and then click Control Panel Indicators and Display Messages Section a Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the SPF Remove the misfed originalSection C Misfeed indicator will go outMisfeed in the Bypass Tray Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the MachineMisfed paper during Misfeed in the fusing areaAllow easier removal Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during Misfeed in the transport areaClose the side cover Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removalPush the upper paper tray in completely Misfeed in the Upper Paper TrayClose the upper paper tray Close the lower paper tray Open the lower side coverRemove the misfed paper Close the lower side coverDiscard the shutter Toner cartridge replacement required Indicator will go outReplacing the Toner Cartridge Close the front coverTotal copy count Checking the Total Output Count and Toner LevelChecking the Total Output Count Total output countPress the Light key to return to the normal display Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Document Glass and SPF/ Document Cover Checking the Toner LevelCleaning the Transfer Charger Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed RollerSingle Pass Feeder SpecificationsPeripheral Devices Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat Storage of SuppliesProper Storage Store the supplies in a location that isSpecifications Printer Function Software License Page Index Symbols10, 13 Preset Ratio selector indicatorTroubleshooting Original typesIndicators, lit and blinking Machine settingsProblem occurs Memo Class Laser Product Laser Klasse Page Sharp Corporation
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