Sharp AR-M205, AR-M160 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.00))

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 colored 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 to select the original type.

 

To adjust the exposure of

AUTO

a text original manually,

TEXT

press until the TEXT

PHOTO

indicator lights. To copy a

 

 

photo, press until the

 

PHOTO indicator lights.

Note To return to automatic adjustment, press until the AUTO indicator lights.

2 Press the [Light] key ( ) or [Dark] key ( ) to adjust the exposure.

 

 

 

 

For a darker image,

AUTO

1

3

5

press the dark key ( ).

TEXT

For a lighter image, press

 

 

 

PHOTO

the light key ( ).

 

 

If halftone (2 and 4) is

 

selected, the indicators

 

will light simultaneously.

Note

Exposure value guidelines

1 – 2 Dark originals like newspapers

 

3Normal originals

4– 5 Colored text or text written in pencil

SELECTING THE TRAY

When the original is placed on the document glass and the original size is selected, or when the original is placed in the SPF/RSPF, the tray with the same size of paper as the original is automatically selected. 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.

TRAY

SELECT

Note

If the desired paper size indicator does not light up. change the paper in the tray to the desired paper size.

Automatic ratio selection (p.00) does not operate when the bypass tray or a tray set for a special paper size is

 

 

 

selected.

Auto tray switching

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.00)

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Contents AR-M160 AR-M205For Your Records Contents User Settings Changes, e.g., near an Important Points When Selecting AN Installation SiteDo not install your machine in areas that are Air conditioner orDo not touch the photoconductive drum green portion Safety precautionsTrademark acknowledgements Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copiesEnvironmental Information Using the ManualOnline Manual on the accessory CD-ROM Meaning of R in Original and Paper Size IndicationsConventions Used in this Manual SPF and Rspf Standard FeaturesInch series and AB series metric references Main Features Part Names and Functions ExteriorInterior Operation Panel Auto Image key/indicator Zoom indicator26 SPR/RSPF indicator when the SPF/RSPF is installed Paper feed location/misfeed location indicatorsPower OFF Power on and OFFPower on Power Save ModesPaper Type of paper Type of media Size Weight Capacity FeedingLoading Paper Special papersLoading the paper tray Important points when inserting paper in the bypass trayLoading Paper Fan the paperLoading the bypass tray Unfold the bypass trayUse the Original Size Enter key to select the paper size Changing a TRAY’S Paper Size SettingPress the Start key and then the Paper Size Enter key Copying from the document glass Original PlacementNormal Copying Open the document cover/SPF/RSPF, and place the originalCopying from the SPF/RSPF Select copy settingsPress the Start key to begin copying Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray Press the Start key and start copyingSelecting the Tray Auto tray switchingMaking a Copy Darker or Lighter Original typesREDUCTION/ENLARGMENT/ZOOM Setting the Number of CopiesImportant note when making a large number of copies Automatic Ratio SelectionManual Ratio Selection Selecting a preset ratioFine adjustment of the ratio Press the Auto Image keyXY Zoom copying Press the Copy ratio display keyCopy original a Place original B as shown below TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass TrayPress the Start key Portrait-oriented originalInsert the paper all the way Copy is delivered to the output trayAutomatic TWO-SIDED Copying Indicator blinks, and the original is scanned into memory Using the document glassUsing the SPF/RSPF Place originals in the SPF/RSPFPress the Original to Copy key to exit the setting Press a numeric key to enter the setting codeImage Rotation in Duplex Copying Dual page Copying Press the Interrupt key to interrupt the copy run Interrupting a Copy RUNReplace the previous originals and press the Start key Rotating the Image 90 Degrees Sort Copy / Group CopySort/Group copy using the SPF/RSPF Sort/Group copy using the document glassPress the Start key and place the next original Copying Multiple Originals Onto a Single Sheet of Paper 1/4 in 1 copy using the document glassDesired mode Press the 2 in 1/4 in 1 key to selectUse the 2 in 1/4 in 1 key to access the setting 1/4 in 1 copy using the SPF/RSPFSetting the layout pattern Select the setting code by pressing a numeric keyPress the Margin Shift key Creating Margins When CopyingPlace the originals Select the margin position Press the 1 key or the 2 key, and then press the Start keyErasing Shadows around the Edges of a Copy Settings, and press the Start keySelect the number of copies and other Basic Procedure for Printing Using the Printer ModeMake sure that paper is loaded in the tray Using the Scanner Mode Scanning Using the Keys on the MachineScan Menu keys and the Button Manager scan menu Scanning from Your ComputerPress a Scan Menu key to begin scanning Printer During printing Operation in COPY, PRINTER, and Scanner ModesDuring copying Scanner During scan previewPress the AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key to complete the setting Adjusting the Automatic Exposure LevelPlace the original. p.00 Enabling Toner Save Mode Photo indicator stops blinking and lights steadilyCustomizing Settings User ProgramsPattern 2 10 mmLeft edge Minimum 300dpi50% CopiesPress the Light key to complete the settings Selecting a Setting for a User ProgramBase settings Enter the program number withAuditing Mode Settings Settings for Auditing ModeAuditing Mode Factory default settings Are indicated in bold EnablingEnter a setting for the selected program Selecting Auditing Mode SettingsEnter the program number with the numeric keys Account number entry Enabling/disabling auditing modeAccount number deletion Account number changeResetting account Copying when auditing mode is enabledTroubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removalMACHINE/COPYING Problems Paper misfeed Is too much paper loaded in the tray? Paper properly installed?Pieces of paper inside machine? Do some sheets of paper stick together?Is the output tray full? Are any other indicators lit?Is an interrupt copy job in progress? Is the tray out of paper?Printed image is light Printing and Scanning ProblemsPrinted image is dirty Has the printer driver been installed properly? Is the orientation of document setting correct?Is the port setting correct? Lines in tables are not alignedPoor scanning quality Have you specified a suitable resolution?Are the brightness and contrast settings suitable? Have you placed the original straight?Do you have Administrator rights? Is there enough computer memory?Click the start button, and then click Control Panel What to do when a notice page is printedRemoving the software Click Add or Remove ProgramsIndicators and Display Messages Remove the misfed original Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the SPF/RSPF Section aMisfeed in the Bypass Tray Misfeed indicator Stops blinking and copying can be resumedSection C Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the MachineClose the front cover and side cover Misfeed in the fusing area Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover Misfeed in the transport areaBe careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal Close the paper tray Misfeed in Paper TrayPush the paper tray in completely Remove the misfed paper Open the side cover Close the side coverBe careful not to tear Misfed paper during Removal Close the front cover Toner cartridge replacement required Indicator will go outReplacing the Toner Cartridge Discard the shutterTotal output count Checking the Total Output Count and Toner LevelChecking the Total Output Count Total copy countChecking the Toner Level Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Document GLASS/SPF/RSPF and Document Cover Press the Light key to return to the normal displayCleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Transfer ChargerPeripheral Devices SpecificationsSingle Pass Feeder Reversing Single Pass Feeder Dual Function Board SpecificationSheet Paper Feed Unit 250-SHEET Paper Feed Unit Part namesStore the supplies in a location that is Supply Types and StorageProper Storage Store paper in the wrapper and lying flatSpecifications Printer Function Scanner Function Software License Page Index Page Page Page Sharp Corporation
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