Contents
FO-DC550
Checks Passports Drivers licenses
For Your Records
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
Supply and Consumables
Trademark acknowledgements
Safety precautions
Environmental Information
USB 2.0 compatible
Online Manual on the accessory CD-ROM
Using the manual
Introduction
Conventions used in this manual and online manual
Main Features
Color scanner function
Fax function Laser printer function
Network connection option
Environment and people friendly design
Part Names
Preparations
Operation panel
Copy Ratio key
Press to select an enlargement or reduction ratio
Clear ALL key
Power on
Power on and OFF
Turn the power switch to the on position
Language setting
Power save modes
Power off
Preheat mode
Auto power shut-off mode
Paper type Size Weight Capacity
Loading Paper
Paper
Loading the Paper Tray
Follow these guidelines when using special papers
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
Follow these steps to change a trays paper size setting
Changing a Trays Paper Size Setting
Select the tray, and then press
Press the Menu key
Making Copies
Using the document glass
Normal Copying
Copying books or originals with folds or creases
Default output mode will be non-sort mode. p.65
Using the Rspf
Document feeder tray
Placed at once
Originals that cannot be used in the Rspf
Stream feeding mode
Capacity of paper output tray
Paper output tray extension
Selecting the Tray
Setting the number of copies
Press the Tray Select key
Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies
Making a Copy Darker or Lighter
Fine adjustment of the ratio
Selecting a preset 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 appears and then press
Sort Copy
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
1 copy
Copying Multiple Originals Onto a Single Sheet of Paper
Setting is also cleared
2IN1 appears and then press
Place the originals. p.21 Press the E-SORT/SP.FUN key until
Margin shift
Creating Margins When Copying
Place the originals Press the E-SORT/SP.FUN key until
Rspf AB
To cancel margin shift mode, press the Clear ALL key
Software for FO-DC550
SET UP the Software
MFP driver
Sharpdesk
Installation environment and usable software
Before Installation
Hardware and software requirements
MFP Driver Button Cable Operating system
Standard Installation USB only
Installing the Software
Double-click the setup icon
Then install it using the new connection method
When the Finish screen appears, click the Close button
SET UP the Software
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
Printer port selection window, verify the network printer
That you are using and click the Next button
That is shared and whether the machine is to be used as
You will return to the window of . Click the Close button
Windows XP
Setting UP Button Manager
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 a USB cable
Connecting the Machine to Your Computer
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
Basic Procedure for Printing
Using the Printer Mode
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
Operation in COPY, PRINTER, and Scanner Modes
Scanning from Your Computer
Button Manager scan menu
Modes Copying Printing Scanning
Installing Acrobat Reader
HOW to USE the Online Manual
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Acrobat Reader
Click to read the online manual
User Settings
Copy mode
User Programs
Pattern
MIN
300dpi
OFF
HI-SPEED
50%
LOW
Normal
American
English
FULL-SPEED
Print mode
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
Key entry beep One beep Base setting beep
Base settings
Invalid key beep
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO Auto
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Indication Cause and remedy Lamp indicator Display
Display Messages
Replace
Install a TD
Drum
TD Cartridge
Select the correct original type for Original
Troubleshooting the Machine
Copies are too dark or
Too light
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Paper is outside of the specified Size and weight range
Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occur
Paper is not loaded properly
Paper misfeed
Memory FULL, Press Start to
Then set the paper size
MFP driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP
Problems During Setup of the Software
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
Manager button
Click System, click the Hardware tab, and click the Device
Click Icon beside Other Devices
Click the Ports tab
Removing the software
Setting of the other printer back to LPT1
Click Add or Remove Programs
If you need to remove the software, follow these steps
Misfeed in the paper feed area p.80
Misfeed Removal
Misfeed in the paper feed area
Misfeed in the fusing area
Misfeed in the transport area
Document feeder cover
Misfeed in the Rspf
LockUnlock
Scan Head Locking Switch
TD Cartridge Replacement
Out while pressing the lock Release button
Gently pull the TD cartridge
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
Press the key or key to display the count of each function
Checking the Total Count
Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth
Cleaning the Machine
Cabinet
Document glass and the back side of the Rspf
Transfer charger
TD cartridge and drum cartridge
About Supplies
Supply list
Supply Part number Usable life
Optional Equipment
System Configuration
Network Expansion KIT AR-NB2 N
Sheet Paper Feed Unit AR-D16
Interface cable
Using the AR-D16 with the printer function
USB interface cable
Parallel interface cable
Appendix
Specifications
Resolution
Fusing system
Power supply
Power consumption
Print speed
Printer Function
Emulation
Interface
Scanner Function
Sheet paper feed unit AR-D16
Paper weight
Paper size
Paper capacity
Software License
100
Limited Warranty on Media
101
Product and Company Identification
Composition / Information on Ingredients
102
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
103
Physical and Chemical Properties
Stability and Reactivity
104
105
106
107
108
Date Rivised Mar Date Issued Sep Msds No. F-31231
Symbols
Index
109
110
111
112
Battery Disposal
2004E KS1 TINSE1323QSZZ
FO-DC550