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CAUTIONS
Follow the cautions below when using this machine.
CAUTIONS ON USING
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.
•Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
•Place the machine on a firm, level surface.
•Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location.
•When the machine is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
•When moving the machine, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
•Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the machine.
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
•The socket-outlet shall be installed near the machine and shall be easily accessible.
IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE
Improper installation may damage the machine. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved.
If the machine is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the machine. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the machine at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use.
Do not install your machine in areas that are:
• damp, humid, or very | • exposed to direct sunlight |
dusty | |
• poorly | • subject to extreme |
ventilated | temperature or humidity |
| changes, e.g., near an |
| air conditioner or |
| heater. |
AR-M205
AR-M160
For Your Records
Contents
User Settings
Do not install your machine in areas that are
Important Points When Selecting AN Installation Site
Changes, e.g., near an
Air conditioner or
Trademark acknowledgements
Safety precautions
Do not touch the photoconductive drum green portion
Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies
Online Manual on the accessory CD-ROM
Using the Manual
Software Setup Guide separate manual
Environmental Information
SPF and Rspf Differences Between Models
Conventions Used in this Manual
Main Features
Part Names and Functions
Before Using the Machine
Operation Panel
Zoom indicator
Power Save indicator
Original Size Enter key/ORIGINAL Size indicators
Paper Size indicators
Power on
Power on and OFF
Power OFF
Power Save Modes
Loading Paper
Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity
Paper
Special papers
Loading the paper tray
Loading Paper
Locks in place
Fan the paper
Set the paper guides to the copy paper width
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
Loading the bypass tray
Follow these steps to change a tray’s paper size setting
Changing a TRAY’S Paper Size Setting
Indicator
Envelopes
Press the Start key and then the Paper Size Enter key
Important points when using the printer mode
Close the document cover/SPF/RSPF
Normal Copying
Copying from the document glass
Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray
Copying from the SPF/RSPF
Set the number of copies
Copy Functions
Stream feeding mode
Auto paper select mode
Removing the document cover
Originals that can be used in the SPF/RSPF
Making a Copy Darker or Lighter
Auto tray switching
Selecting the Tray
Original types
Important note when making a large number of copies
Setting the Number of Copies
REDUCTION/ENLARGMENT/ZOOM
Automatic Ratio Selection
Fine adjustment of the ratio
Selecting a preset ratio
Manual Ratio Selection
Press the Auto Image key
Press the Copy ratio display key
XY Zoom copying
Number of copies display
Place original B as shown below
TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass Tray
Copy original a
Rspf
Automatic TWO-SIDED Copying
Using the Rspf
Using the document glass
Press the Start key
Place originals in the RSPF. p.19
Image Rotation in Duplex Copying
Press a numeric key to enter Setting code
Press the Original to Copy key to exit the setting
Original Copy 2 x 11 paper is used for dual page copying
Dual page Copying
Replace the previous originals and press the Start key
Interrupting a Copy RUN
Press the Interrupt key to interrupt the copy run
Sort Copy / Group Copy
Rotating the Image 90 Degrees
Press the SORT/GROUP key to select the desired mode
Using the SPF/RSPF
If the memory becomes full
If the paper output tray becomes full
Mode is selected
Using 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 copy in combination with sort copy
Copying Multiple Originals Onto a Single Sheet of Paper
Order 2 in 1, 4
Use the 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 key to access the setting
Setting the layout pattern
Select the setting code by pressing a numeric key
Press the 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 key to exit the setting
Select the location of the margin AR-M205 only
Creating Margins When Copying
Place the originals
Press the 1 key or the 2 key, and then press the Start key
Erasing Shadows around the Edges of a Copy
Press the Erase key to select the desired erase mode
PRINTER/SCANNER Functions
System requirements for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode
Basic Procedure for Printing
Using the Printer Mode
Pausing a print job
When Use close paper size is disabled
Press the Scan key Press a Scan Menu key to begin Scanning
Using the Scanner Mode
Scanning Using the Keys on the Machine
PRINTER/SCANNER Functions
Operation in COPY, PRINTER, and Scanner Modes
Scan Menu keys and the Button Manager scan menu
Press the AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key to complete the setting
Adjusting the Automatic Exposure Level
When enabling toner
Enabling Toner Save Mode
Photo indicator stops blinking and lights steadily
Save mode, make sure
User Programs
Customizing Settings
Pattern
User Settings
Left edge
300dpi
Auto
Base settings
Selecting a Setting for a User Program
Press the Light key to complete the settings
Enter the program number with
Auditing Mode Settings
Settings for Auditing Mode
Auditing Mode
Enter the program number with the numeric keys
Selecting Auditing Mode Settings
Account number entry
Auditing mode
Account number change
Account number deletion
Copying when Auditing mode is enabled
Resetting account
This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal
Troubleshooting
Any of the alarm indicator
Machine does not print. on Line indicator does not blink
MACHINE/COPYING Problems
Paper is outside of the specified size and weight Range
Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occur
Paper curled or damp
Paper is not loaded properly
Display or the Original Data indicator is blinking
Problem Cause and solution Copying or printing is performed
Any other indicators are lit
Be set An interrupt copy job is in progress
Printing and Scanning Problems
Runs off the paper
Printed image is dirty
Correctly and gaps appear
Lines in tables are not aligned
Brightness and contrast settings are not suitable
You have not specified a suitable resolution
Poor scanning quality
Quick Scan has been selected
There is not enough computer memory
You do not have Administrator rights
Removing the software
What to do when a notice page is printed
Click the start button, and then click Control Panel
Click Add or Remove Programs
Indicators and Display Messages
Misfeed in the SPF/RSPF
Misfeed Removal
Remove the misfed original
Section a
Section C
Misfeed indicator will go out
Misfeed in the Bypass Tray
Misfeed in the paper feed area
Misfeed in the Machine
Close the front cover and side cover
Be careful not to tear
Misfeed in the fusing area
Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal
Misfeed in the transport area
Close the side cover
Push the upper paper tray in completely
Misfeed in the Upper Paper Tray
Close the upper paper tray
Remove the misfed paper
Open the lower side cover
Close the lower side cover
Close the lower paper tray
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Toner cartridge replacement required indicator will go out
Close the front cover
Discard the shutter
Checking the Total Output Count
Checking the Total Output Count and Toner Level
Total output count
Total copy count
Cleaning the Document Glass and SPF/RSPF/DOCUMENT Cover
Routine Maintenance
Do not spray flammable cleaner gas
Checking the Toner Level
Cleaning the Transfer Charger
Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller
Return the charger cleaner to its
Original position. Close the upper
Peripheral Devices
Option that can be installed On the AR-M205 On the AR-M160
Single Pass Feeder Reversing Single Pass Feeder
Specifications
Sheet Paper Feed Unit 250-SHEET Paper Feed Unit
Part names
Storage of Supplies
Specification
Dual Function Board
Proper Storage
Specifications
RAL-UZ62
Printer Function
Appendix
Scanner Function
Software License
Page
Supplier Identification Sharp Corporation
Product Name
Substance PreparationX Ingredient CAS No Proportion
Osha PEL
Environmental Precautions
Personal Precautions
Methods for Cleaning Up
Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products
Personal Protective Equipment
Exposure limit values
Boiling/Melting Point
Softening Point C
No data are available
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AR-202ND / AR-202DV / AR-202SD / AR-202SD-C Black Developer
Data Issued Jun Msds No. F-31211
Physical and Chemical Properties
Ecological Information
Index
10, 62
Preset Ratio selector indicator
11, 62
Misfeed removal
Problem occurs
Machine settings
Indicators, lit and blinking
Index by Purpose
Page
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