PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Inch system

In some countries and regions, 8-1/2" x 13" size is indicated on the operation panel.

GETTING STARTED Part names and functions

Zero key

Use as part of numeric keys to enter copy quantity. Press during a continuous copy run to display the number of copies completed in the current run.

Press during standby to display the total output count.

1st display

 

2nd display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold down the key.

12,345 sheets output

Note: A3 (11" x 17") size copies are counted as two

TRAY SELECT () key (p. 14)

Use to manually select a paper tray.

AUTO IMAGE () key and indicator

Press for automatic copy ratio selection.

Paper feed location/misfeed location indica- tors (p. 30)

The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit indicator ().

The general location of misfed paper is shown by a

blinking red indicator ().

copies.

CLEAR () key

Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run.

START () key and indicator

Copying is possible when the indicator is on. Press to start copying.

CLEAR ALL () key

Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the initial settings.

PRESET RATIO selector keys and indicators (p.

17)

Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement copy ratios: 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200% (50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%).

ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER () key and indicators

Use to input the original size.

AUTO PAPER SELECT () indicator

Paper of the proper size will be automatically selected depending on the original size and selected copy ratio when this indicator is on.

DUAL PAGE COPY () key and indicator

(p. 24)

Use to make individual copies of two originals placed side by side on the original table.

ERASE (/) key and indicators (p. 65)

Press to select the edge erase and/or the centre erase mode. (Only available when an optional electronic sorting kit is installed)

MARGIN SHIFT () key and indicator (p. 67)

Shifts text or image on the copy to leave a binding margin on the left side of the copy. (Only available when an optional electronic sorting kit is installed)

Initial settings

The copier assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the CLEAR ALL () key is pressed, and ap- proximately one minute* after the last copy is made in any mode.

Copy ratio: 100%

Exposure: Automatic

Copy quantity: 0

All special copier modes: Off

Auto paper selection: On

Paper feed station: Previously selected paper tray

*This time (auto clear time) can be changed. See page 36,

USER PROGRAMS.

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Sharp AR-201 Zero key, Tray Select key p, Auto Image key and indicator, Clear key, Start key and indicator, Clear ALL key

AR-201 specifications

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