Sharp AR-BC260 ■ A, ■ B, ■ C, ■ D, ■ E, ■ F, ■ G

INDEX

[#/P] key .................................................................	4-3
[ ] key ...................................................................	4-3
1-sided copies .................................................	5-2, 5-7
11" x 17" Full-bleed .....................................	6-16, 6-21
256 MB optional memory .......................................	1-7

■ A

ACC.#-C...................................................	1-11 to 1-12
Acceptable originals ...............................................		4-5
Account number ...................................................		1-12
Address control ....................................................		2-13
Applicable paper sizes ...............................	2-9 to 2-10
Applicable paper types...............................	2-9 to 2-10
Auditing mode ......................................................		1-11
Auto (resolution)...................................................		5-10
Auto image ..................................................	5-12, 6-24
Auto power shut-off mode ......................................		1-3
Automatic copy image rotation...............................		4-7
Automatic exposure adjustment...........................		5-11
Automatic selection (reduction/enlargement)		....... 5-12
Automatic two-sided copying
- Document glass ................................................		5-9
- Reversing single pass feeder............................		5-6
Automatic two-sided printing .........................		2-8, 2-10

■ B

Binding change ......................................................	5-9
[BLACK COPY START] key............................	1-8, 4-3
Black toner ...........................................................	2-15
Book original ..........................................................	6-6
Brightness ...................................................	6-11, 6-15
Bypass tray ...................................................	1-4, 2-24
B/W reverse .........................................................	6-10

■ C

[C] key ....................................................................	4-3
[CA] key..................................................................	4-3
Call for service .....................................................	2-24
Center erase ..........................................................	6-5
Center tray ...............................................	1-4, 3-6, 5-5
Centering.........................................................	6-2, 6-7
Changing the paper size ........................................	2-2
Checkmark ...........................................................	2-14
Cleaning the original scanning area.......................	7-3
Clear all key ...........................................................	4-3
Clear key ................................................................	4-3
Clock adjust..........................................................	2-14
Color adjustments menu ...............................	6-2, 6-11
Color balance ..............................................	6-11, 6-14
[COLOR COPY START] key...........................	1-8, 4-3
Color deviations occur..........................................	2-24

Common operation procedure for using the special functions	.. 6-3
Contents.................................................................	0-5
Continuous copying speed.....................................	8-3
[COPY] key ............................................................	4-3
Copy mode.............................................................	4-4
Copy mode output restrictions ...............................	5-4
Copy output............................................................	5-5
Copy ratio.............................................................	5-12
Copy ratio display...................................................	4-4

Copy ratio selection..............................................	5-13
Copying from the bypass tray ..............................	5-17
Covers .............................................................	6-2, 6-9
Custom settings ............................................	1-8, 2-13
Cyan toner............................................................	2-15

■ D

Deleting a stored job program ..............................	6-27
Detail ....................................................................	1-10
Display contrast....................................................	2-14
Display switching..................................................	1-10
Disposal of hole punch scrap .................................	3-9
Document feeder tray......................................	4-2, 4-6
Document feeding area cover .........................	4-2, 7-2
Document glass .....................................................	4-2
- 1-sided copies ...................................................	5-7
- Automatic two-sided copying ............................	5-9
- Setting originals ................................................	4-6
- User maintenance.............................................	7-3
Does not operate..................................................	2-24
Dual page copy ...............................................	6-2, 6-6
Duplex bypass/inverter unit....................	1-6, 2-22, 8-4
Duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer .....	1-6, 2-8, 2-22

■ E

Enable auto size detection	...................................	2-12
Energy saving features ..........................................		1-3
Energy Star guidelines ...........................................		1-3
Enlargement .........................................................		5-12
Envelopes ..................................	2-6, 2-9 to 2-10, 5-17
Erase...............................................................		6-2, 6-5
Erase the shadow lines on copies..........................		6-5
Exit tray ...........................................		0-3, 1-4, 1-6, 2-20
Exposure .......................................................		4-4, 5-10
Exposure adjustments..........................................		5-10

■ F

Face-up and face-down output ..............................		1-7
Facsimile expansion kit	..........................................	1-7
Fast printing .........................................................		2-12
Fax data forward ..................................................		2-13
Fax memory ...........................................................		1-7
				8
Fax receive settings .............................................		2-13
Features .................................................................		1-2
Finisher tray ...........................................................		3-6
Folded postcards..................................................		2-10

Front cover .............................................................		1-4
Fusing unit.......................................................		1-5, 2-7
Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers...........		2-6 to 2-7
■ G
Grayed out key .......................................................		1-9
Group .....................................	3-4, 3-6, 5-3 to 5-5, 5-8

8-5

Contents

MODEL • BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT • PERIPHERAL DEVICES • BEFORE MAKING COPIES Warranty Page Page Page Page Moving this machine Page CHAPTER BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT MANAGING THE MACHINE CHAPTER 3 PERIPHERAL DEVICES BEFORE MAKING COPIES BASIC PROCEDURE FOR MAKING COPIES CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS COPYING) SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Original and paper sizes The meaning of "R" in original and paper size indications Energy saving features Exterior Interior Part names and functions of peripheral devices ■Other optional equipment ■Face-upand face-downoutput Operation panel Touch panel Using the touch panel Selection of function Beep tone Job status screen (common to print, copy, network scan and fax) Using the machine when the auditing mode is enabled Page MANAGING THE MACHINE Loading paper in paper tray Changing the paper size in paper tray Page Loading paper in the bypass tray Page ■Setting envelopes or postcards Printing onto envelopes or postcards Printing onto envelopes Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers Upper tray / middle tray / lower tray Loading paper in the duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer Upper tray: Middle and lower paper trays: Specifications (duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer) Specifications of paper trays ■More information on plain paper ■More information on special media that can be used ■Paper that can be used for automatic two-sidedprinting Setting the paper type (except the bypass tray) Setting the paper size when an extra size is loaded Setting the paper type and paper size in the bypass tray Operation procedure common to all custom settings ■Clock adjust ■Tray settings About the settings ■Total count ■Display contrast ■List print Page Page GENUINE SUPPLIES ■ Proper storage Misfeed removal guidance Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the 500 sheet paper drawer Misfeed in the bypass tray Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area Transport area Fusing area Exit area Misfeed in the stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer Misfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer Page ■Misfeed in the upper or lower tray Page Page Page PERIPHERAL DEVICES Part names and functions Specifications Supplies Saddle stitch finisher functions ■Sort mode ■Group mode ■Offset mode ■Staple sort mode ■Saddle stitch function ■Hole punching (only if a punch module is installed) Using the saddle stitch finisher Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal ■Staple cartridge replacement ■Staple jam removal ■Disposal of hole punch scrap (when the punch unit is installed) Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher Page Troubleshooting saddle stitch finisher problems Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output Relation between print image and saddle stitch Part name Loading paper in the large capacity tray Misfeed in the large capacity tray Page Page Page BEFORE MAKING COPIES Page Operation Panel Touch Panel (main screen of copy mode) Acceptable originals ■Size and weight of acceptable originals Notes on use of the reversing single pass feeder ■When using the reversing single pass feeder ■When using the document glass ■Standard original setting orientation ■Automatic copy image rotation - rotation copying Page Storing or deleting an original size ■USING A STORED ORIGINAL SIZE Page BASIC PROCEDURE FOR MAKING COPIES Copying from the reversing single pass feeder ■1-sidedcopies of 1-sidedoriginals Page Copy mode output restrictions Guidelines for the number of scannable originals during sort copying Copy output (sort and group) About the offset function Automatic two-sidedcopying from the reversing single pass feeder Copying from the document glass Page Automatic two-sidedcopying from the document glass Page Page Automatic selection (auto image) Manual selection Page XY ZOOM Page Page Page CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Page Common operation procedure for using the special functions Margin shift Erase Dual page copy Centering Transparency film with insert sheets Covers ■Copying onto a cover ■Not copying onto a cover B/W reverse Page RGB adjust Sharpness Suppress background Color balance Brightness Intensity Page Single color Mirror image Photo Repeat Multi shot Page 11" x 17" (A3) Full-bleed Multi-pageenlargement Page Pamphlet copy Storing a job program Recalling a job program Deleting a stored job program Page Page MACHINE MAINTENANCE (FOR COPYING) Page Page Page Page Page SPECIFICATIONS Copier and Main unit Page Reversing single pass feeder Duplex bypass/inverter unit (optional) ■ A ■ B ■ C ■ D ■ E ■ H ■ J ■ K ■ L ■ M ■ Q ■ R ■ S ■ T ■ W Page WARNING: NOTICE for users in the USA AR-BC260 (for general information and copier operation) SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD