Sharp AR-BC320 88

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS

This copier has seven exposure modes to choose from: AUTO, TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO and MAP.

[AUTO]

This setting automatically adjusts the image to provide the optimum image quality. Normally this setting is selected.

[TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO and MAP.]

The exposure can be manually adjusted in 9 steps.

1 Touch the [EXPOSURE] key.

AUTO

8½x11 ORIGINAL

AUTO

½EXPOSURE

AUTO 8½x11

PAPER SELECT

2 Select [AUTO], [TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO],

[TEXT/PHOTO], [TEXT], [PHOTO], [PRINTED PHOTO], or [MAP] depending upon the original type.

OK

AUTO

TEXT/

	PRTD.PHOTO	TEXT/PHOTO
	PRTD.PHOTO
	TEXT	PHOTO	A
	TEXT	PHOTO	PA
			PA
	PRINTED	MAP
	PHOTO	MAP
	PHOTO		C
			C
	READY TO COPY.		Example:
			Example:
	COPY	AUTO	The [TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO]
	OF COPY	AUTO	key is selected
	OF COPY
	COLOR TONE	TEXT/
	COLOR TONE
	ENHANCEMENT
	ENHANCEMENT	PRTD.PHOTO
		PRTD.PHOTO
	MANUAL	TEXT
		TEXT
		PRINTED
		PHOTO

NOTES

●Selecting the resolution

Six resolution settings are available for both color copying and black and white copying, depending on the contents of the original.

	Original type	Contents of the original

		This setting automatically adjusts the
	AUTO	image to provide the optimum image
		quality. Normally	this setting is

		selected.

	TEXT/	This mode provides the best balance
	PRTD.	for copying an original which contains
	PHOTO	both text and printed photographs.

	TEXT/	This mode provides the best balance
		for copying an	original which
	PHOTO
		contains both text and photographs.


		This mode is useful in enhancing
	TEXT	very low density areas of an original
		or in suppressing unusually high-

		density background areas.

	PHOTO	This mode provides the best copies
		of photographs with fine details.


	PRINTED	This mode is useful for copying
	PHOTO	printed photographs.

		This mode is useful to provide the
	MAP	best shading and fine details found
		on most maps.

●Making a copy of a copy

When making a copy of a copy made on this machine, touch the checkbox for COPY OF COPY to select the mode. Three resolution settings are available when this mode is selected: "TEXT/ PRINTED PHOTO", "TEXT", and "PRINTED PHOTO".

●For brighter colors in color copies, touch the COLOR TONE ENHANCEMENT checkbox. The following restrictions apply when color tone enhancement is selected:

Color tone enhancement cannot be selected at the same time as COPY OF COPY mode (above).

Brightness adjustment (page 6-15) and single color copying (page 6-17) are not possible.

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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 Page 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 ■Keyboard select 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 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (The Reversing Automatic Document Feeder) Operation Panel Touch Panel (main screen of copy mode) REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER ■When using the reversing automatic document 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 automatic document 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 automatic document 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) Removing a misfed original from the reversing automatic document feeder Page Page Page Page SPECIFICATIONS Copier and Main unit Page Reversing automatic document feeder Duplex bypass/inverter unit (optional) ■ A ■ B ■ C ■ D ■ E ■ J ■ K ■ L ■ M ■ N ■ Q ■ R ■ S ■ T ■ U Page WARNING: NOTICE for users in the USA AR-BC320 (for general information and copier operation) SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD