Contents
FO-DC550
For Your Records
Checks Passports Drivers licenses
Contents
User Programs Selecting a Setting for a User Program
Specifications Software License Material Safety Data Sheet
Index
Important points when selecting an installation site
Do not install your machine in areas that are
10cm 20cm
Trademark acknowledgements
Supply and Consumables
Safety precautions
Environmental Information
USB 2.0 compatible
Using the manual
Online Manual on the accessory CD-ROM
Introduction
Conventions used in this manual and online manual
Main Features
Fax function Laser printer function
Color scanner function
Network connection option
Environment and people friendly design
Preparations
Part Names
Operation panel
Copy Ratio key
Press to select an enlargement or reduction ratio
Clear ALL key
Power on and OFF
Power on
Turn the power switch to the on position
Language setting
Power off
Power save modes
Preheat mode
Auto power shut-off mode
Paper type Size Weight Capacity
Loading Paper
Paper
Follow these guidelines when using special papers
Loading the Paper Tray
Special papers
Or curled edges
Paper size, change the paper size setting as explained
Changing a Trays Paper Size Setting p.19
Gently push the paper tray back into the machine
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
Bypass Feed including special paper
Envelopes
Loading paper in the bypass tray
Open the bypass tray and extend the tray
Press the Tray Select key to select the bypass tray
Changing a Trays Paper Size Setting
Follow these steps to change a trays paper size setting
Select the tray, and then press
Press the Menu key
Using the document glass
Making Copies
Normal Copying
Copying books or originals with folds or creases
Using the Rspf
Default output mode will be non-sort mode. p.65
Document feeder tray
Placed at once
Stream feeding mode
Originals that cannot be used in the Rspf
Capacity of paper output tray
Paper output tray extension
Setting the number of copies
Selecting the Tray
Press the Tray Select key
Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies
Making a Copy Darker or Lighter
Selecting a preset ratio
Fine adjustment of the ratio
Use the key or the key for fine adjustment
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Convenient Copy Functions
Automatic TWO-SIDED Copying
Rspf
Clear key . When the Clear key is pressed,
Number of copies setting is also cleared
If you need to clear the data scanned into memory, press
Place the originals in the RSPF. p.21
Press the Enter key
Press the Enter key
Sort Copy
Sort appears and then press
Copies of multiple original pages can be sorted into sets
Sort copy
Place the originals. p.21
If the memory becomes full
Offset function during sort copy
Copying Multiple Originals Onto a Single Sheet of Paper
1 copy
Setting is also cleared
Place the originals. p.21 Press the E-SORT/SP.FUN key until
2IN1 appears and then press
Creating Margins When Copying
Margin shift
Place the originals Press the E-SORT/SP.FUN key until
Rspf AB
To cancel margin shift mode, press the Clear ALL key
SET UP the Software
Software for FO-DC550
MFP driver
Sharpdesk
Before Installation
Installation environment and usable software
Hardware and software requirements
MFP Driver Button Cable Operating system
Installing the Software
Standard Installation USB only
Double-click the setup icon
Then install it using the new connection method
SET UP the Software
When the Finish screen appears, click the Close button
This completes the installation of the software
Install the USB 2.0 Composite Device
Windows XP USB/Parallel
Welcome window will appear. Click the Next button
SET UP the Software
Connect the USB/parallel cable p.55
Windows 98/Me/2000 USB
SET UP the Software
Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Parallel
Select LPT1 for the printer port
Using the machine as a shared printer
Perform steps 2 through 7 in Custom Installation p.40 p.41
Is connected to the same network
Click the MFP Driver button
That you are using and click the Next button
Printer port selection window, verify the network printer
That is shared and whether the machine is to be used as
You will return to the window of . Click the Close button
Setting UP Button Manager
Windows XP
SET UP the Software
Windows 98/Me/2000
Select Sharp FO-DC550 and click the Properties button
Click view all Control Panel options
Select Sharp Button Manager F in Send to this application
Connecting the Machine to Your Computer
Connecting a USB cable
Connecting a parallel cable
System requirements for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode
Following system is required to use USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode
User programs p.66
Using the Printer Mode
Basic Procedure for Printing
Canceling a print job
Make sure that paper is loaded in the tray
Using the Scanner Mode
Scanning Using the Keys on the Machine
Scanning from the operation panel of the machine
Scanning from Your Computer
Operation in COPY, PRINTER, and Scanner Modes
Button Manager scan menu
Modes Copying Printing Scanning
HOW to USE the Online Manual
Installing Acrobat Reader
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Acrobat Reader
Click to read the online manual
User Settings
Copy mode
User Programs
MIN
Pattern
OFF
300dpi
HI-SPEED
50%
Normal
LOW
American
English
Print mode
FULL-SPEED
Selecting a Setting for a User Program
Appears. Adjust the exposure and press the Enter key
Press the Menu key and then press the Enter key
Base settings
Key entry beep One beep Base setting beep
Invalid key beep
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO Auto
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Indication Cause and remedy Lamp indicator Display
Display Messages
Install a TD
Replace
Drum
TD Cartridge
Troubleshooting the Machine
Select the correct original type for Original
Copies are too dark or
Too light
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occur
Paper is outside of the specified Size and weight range
Paper is not loaded properly
Paper misfeed
Then set the paper size
Memory FULL, Press Start to
Problems During Setup of the Software
MFP driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP
Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Click the start button and then click Control Panel
Plug and play screen does not appear USB only
Click the icon beside Universal Serial Bus controllers
Device Manager tab
Click System, click the Hardware tab, and click the Device
Manager button
Click Icon beside Other Devices
Click the Ports tab
Setting of the other printer back to LPT1
Removing the software
Click Add or Remove Programs
If you need to remove the software, follow these steps
Misfeed Removal
Misfeed in the paper feed area p.80
Misfeed in the fusing area
Misfeed in the paper feed area
Misfeed in the transport area
Misfeed in the Rspf
Document feeder cover
Scan Head Locking Switch
LockUnlock
TD Cartridge Replacement
Gently pull the TD cartridge
Out while pressing the lock Release button
While pushing the lock release button
Gently insert the TD cartridge until it Locks into place
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Drum Cartridge Replacement
External light
Doing so may cause smudges on the copies
Checking the Total Count
Press the key or key to display the count of each function
Cleaning the Machine
Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth
Cabinet
Document glass and the back side of the Rspf
Transfer charger
About Supplies
TD cartridge and drum cartridge
Supply list
Supply Part number Usable life
System Configuration
Optional Equipment
Network Expansion KIT AR-NB2 N
Sheet Paper Feed Unit AR-D16
Using the AR-D16 with the printer function
Interface cable
USB interface cable
Parallel interface cable
Specifications
Appendix
Fusing system
Resolution
Power supply
Power consumption
Printer Function
Print speed
Emulation
Interface
Scanner Function
Paper weight
Sheet paper feed unit AR-D16
Paper size
Paper capacity
Software License
Limited Warranty on Media
100
101
Product and Company Identification
Composition / Information on Ingredients
102
103
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Physical and Chemical Properties
Stability and Reactivity
104
105
106
107
Date Rivised Mar Date Issued Sep Msds No. F-31231
108
Symbols
Index
109
110
111
112
Battery Disposal
FO-DC550
2004E KS1 TINSE1323QSZZ