COPY FUNCTIONS

Auto paper select mode (Two-tray model only)

When the AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator (AUTO ) lights up, "Auto paper select mode" is enabled. This function automatically selects the paper that is the same size as the original A5, A4, A4R, B4, A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17") paper. "Auto paper select mode" can be disabled in the user programs. (p.33)

The sizes of paper that can be loaded vary by country and region.

If a zoom setting is selected after placing the original, the paper size that is appropriate for the zoom setting will be automatically selected.

"Auto paper select mode" is cancelled if the automatic ratio selection is enabled (p.22) or if a tray is selected with the [TRAY SELECT] key (). Auto paper select resumes operation when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed or when "Auto clear time" activates.

Removing the document cover

To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse. The SPF cannot be removed.

Originals that can be used in the SPF

Originals that are A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17") and 56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (15 lbs. to 24 lbs.) can be used. A maximum of 40 pages can be placed at once.

For originals that are B4 (8-1/2" x 14") or larger (B4, A3 (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17")), a maximum of 30 pages can be placed at once.

Note

• Make sure that there are no paper clips or

staples on the original.

Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray. Curled originals may cause misfeeds.

Copying books or originals with folds or creases

Press down on the document cover/SPF while copying as shown. If the document cover/SPF is not completely closed, shadows may appear on the copy or it may be fuzzy. Straighten originals with folds or creases well before placing.

Originals that cannot be used in the SPF

The following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images.

Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or translucent paper, and photographs.

Carbon paper, thermal paper.

Originals that are creased, folded, or torn.

Glued originals, cut-out originals.

Originals with binder holes.

Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal transfer printing), originals on thermal transfer paper.

Stream feeding mode

If "Stream feeding mode" is enabled in the user programs (p.33), the SPF indicator will blink for about 5 seconds after all originals are fed. If a new original is placed in the SPF during this time, the original will be automatically fed in and copying will begin.

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Sharp AR-5316 X, AR-5320 X Auto paper select mode Two-tray model only, Removing the document cover, Stream feeding mode

AR-5316, AR-5316 X, AR-5320, AR-5320 X specifications

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