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Chapter 5

USER SETTINGS

This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level, network settings through your web browser, and the system settings, which are custom settings that control fine points of the machine's operation.

ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL

The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment, which automatically adjusts the copy exposure according to the original, can be adjusted. If copies tend to be too dark or too light when automatic exposure adjustment is used, follow the steps below to adjust the automatic exposure level.

The automatic exposure level can be adjusted separately for the document glass and the RSPF.

Note The copy, scanner and printer functions cannot be used while the automatic exposure level is being adjusted.

1 To adjust the automatic exposure level in the RSPF, place the original in the RSPF. (p.16)

Make sure that the RSPF indicator is lit.

To adjust the automatic exposure level for Note copies made from originals placed on the

document glass, proceed to step 2.

2 Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key

( AUTO / /) to select "PHOTO" ().

3 Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO]

key ( AUTO / /) until the AUTO indicator ( AUTO ) blinks.

The exposure level indicators show the current setting.

4 Press the [Light] key ( ) or [Dark] key ( ) to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired.

5 Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key

( AUTO / /) to complete the setting.

The AUTO indicator ( AUTO ) stops blinking and lights steadily.

Note

After adjusting the automatic exposure level, it

is recommended that you make a test copy to

 

check the new level.

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Sharp AR-5516N, AR-5520N manual Adjusting the Automatic Exposure Level, Make sure that the Rspf indicator is lit

AR-5520N, AR-5516N specifications

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