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AR-168S AR-168D
For users in the USA
FOR YOUR RECORDS ...
Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number
NOTICE
CONTENTS
1PREPARATIONS
2LOADING PAPER
3MAKING COPIES
4CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
6PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS
7USER SETTINGS
8TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
9OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
10 APPENDIX
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CAUTIONS
Caution label on the machine
Cautions on using the machine
Warning:
Cautions on handling the machine
Trademark acknowledgements
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
For users in the USA
For users in Canada
Safety precautions:
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INTRODUCTION
Using the manual
About the operation manuals
Operation Manual (this manual)
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Difference between models
MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
High-quality digital image
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Sort copy Offset function 2 IN 1 copy
Margin shift
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PREPARATIONS
This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine.
PART NAMES
The following illustration shows the part names of the AR-168D.
Operation panel
READY TO COPY. 100% 8.5x11 0
Display
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POWER ON AND OFF
The main screen of copy mode appears.
Power on
Turn the power switch to the "ON" position.
Power off
Power save modes
Preheat mode
Auto power shut-off mode
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LOADING PAPER
PAPER
For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
LOADING PAPER
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and pull the paper tray out until it stops.
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3
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
Envelopes
Available Not Available
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2
3
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CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING
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2
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4
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MAKING COPIES
NORMAL COPYING
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MAKING COPIES
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Setting the number of copies
SELECTING THE TRAY
Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ).
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1 2
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4 5
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
1 2 3
( ) to select the desired copy ratio and then press the [ENTER] key.
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then press the [START] key ( ).
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
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COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER
1 2
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1 2
3
4
5
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1 2
"MARGIN SHIFT" appears and then press the [ENTER] key.
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5
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SET UP THE SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE FOR AR-168S/168D
MFP driver
Printer driver
Scanner driver (USB only)
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BEFORE INSTALLATION
Hardware and software requirements
Installation environment and usable software
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sure that the cable is not connected before proceeding.
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2 3
double-click the CD-ROM icon ( ).
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Windows XP (USB/Parallel)
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Windows 98/Me/2000 (USB)
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Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 (Parallel)
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Using the machine as a shared printer
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CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTER
Connecting a USB cable
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connector on the machine.
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System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)
PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS
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USING THE PRINTER MODE
BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING
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2
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4
Canceling a print job
1
2
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USING THE SCANNER MODE
SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE
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scanner mode.
2 3
select the desired Button Manager scan menu setting.
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Button Manager scan menu
SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER
OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES
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USER SETTINGS
USER PROGRAMS
Copy mode
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Print mode
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SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM
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2
3
4
Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)
Base settings
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DISPLAY MESSAGES
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Indication Cause and remedy Page Lamp indicator Display
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE
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PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE
MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP)
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Plug and play screen does not appear (USB only)
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The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP) (USB only)
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Another printer is using the parallel port (when using a parallel cable)
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MISFEED REMOVAL
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2
A: Misfeed in the paper feed area
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2
B: Misfeed in the fusing area
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C: Misfeed in the transport area
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D: Misfeed in the SPF/RSPF
Document feeder cover
Roller
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TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Reversing tray
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5
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7
SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH
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CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT
1
Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "TOTAL COUNT" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key.
2
display the count of each function.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
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CLEANING THE MACHINE
Black line
SPF/RSPF roller
Cabinet
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT (AR-FX9)
NETWORK EXPANSION KIT (AR-NB2 N)
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D16)
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3
4 5
Interface cable
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APPENDIX
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Printer Function
Scanner Function
250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16)
SOFTWARE LICENSE
2. Restrictions.
3. Termination.
4. Export Law Assurances.
5. Government End Users.
6. Limited Warranty on Media.
7. Disclaimer of Warranty on Software.
8. Limitation of Liability.
9. Controlling Law and Severability.
10. Complete Agreement.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
7. HANDLING AND STOR AGE
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONA L PROTECTION
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
7. HANDLING AND STOR AGE
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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INDEX
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INDEX BY PURPOSE
Making copies
Using convenient copy functions
Connecting the computer
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For users in the USA
WARNING:
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with standards.