OPERATION MANUAL
AR-M208
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
GETTING STARTED
To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the
Service Department Number
FOR YOUR RECORDS
copier’s serial number located on the back of the unit
2. MAKING COPIES
OUTLINE OF THIS MANUAL
1. GETTING STARTED
3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
About reversing single pass feeder RSPF
CONTENTS
Page
Two-sided copies from one-sided originals
CHAPTER 5 GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 4 COPIER TROUBLE?
CHAPTER 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
GETTING STARTED
Conventions used in this manual
INTRODUCTION
About the operation manuals
KEY OPERATOR
CAUTIONS
COPIER INSTALLATION
Do not install your copier in areas that are
COPIER INSTALLATION
1 High-speed laser copying
MAIN FEATURES
3 Substantial copying features
2 High-quality digital image
4 Scan once/ Print many
5 Printer features
6 Optional features
7 Environmentally friendly design
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Exterior
Interior
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Operation panel
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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Ready to copy
Power off
POWER ON AND OFF
Power on
Dehumidification heater switch DH POWER
Preheat mode
Initial settings
Power save modes
Auto power shut-off mode
Group mode
FUNCTION ICONS
Sort mode Staple sort mode
One-sided to two-sided copying Two-sided to two-sided copying
1 Press the JOB STATUS key
FUNCTION REVIEW
FUNCTION REVIEW DUAL PAGE COPY
2 Use the and keys to select a function
AUDITING ACCOUNTS
How to copy in the auditing mode
1 Enter your account number using the numeric keys
COPIES MADE000,000
AUDITING ACCOUNTS
2 When copying is completed, press the AUDIT CLEAR key
Please see your key operator for assistance
GETTING STARTED
MAKING COPIES
CHAPTER
SPECIAL MODES
COPYING FROM THE PLATEN GLASS
INCH
Place an original face down on the platen glass and align it with the
5 Press the START key
4 Set the number of copies using the numeric keys
3 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected
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COPYING FROM THE RSPF
Using the RSPF
Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals
About reversing single pass feeder RSPF
5 Set the number of copies and press the START key
4 Ensure that the one-sided to one-sided copying mode is selected
3 Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray
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TWO-SIDED COPYING
COPY MODE
Using the RSPF
Two-sided copies from one-sided originals
1 21 to
COPY MODE 1 to
Using the platen glass
2 22 to BINDING CHANGE OFF
1 to
COPY MODE
COPY MODE 1 to
1 to
Place the second original face down on the platen glass and press the
Only when a RSPF is being used
Two-sided copies from two-sided originals
START
2 22 to
COPY MODE 1 to 1 21 to
One-sided copies from two-sided originals
Use the and keys to select two-sided to two-sided copying and
BINDING CHANGE OFF
COPY MODE 1 21 to 2 22 to
2 12 to
3 Use the and keys to select two-sided to one-sided copying
TEXT TEXT/PHOTO
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
EXPOSURE
Auto
TEXT/PHOTO
3 Use the and keys to adjust the copy density as desired
TEXT
4 Press the OK key
1 Place an original on the platen glass and close the platen cover
REDUCTION ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Automatic selection
Use the PAPER SELECT key to select the paper tray with the desired
4 Enter the number of copies and press the START key
3 Press the AUTO IMAGE key
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
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Use the and keys to select a preset copy ratio or use the and
Manual selection
2 Press the COPY RATIO key
6 Set the number of copies and press the START key
4 Press the OK key
5 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Use the PAPER SELECT key to select the desired tray
ROTATION COPYING
Place an original on the platen glass and close the platen cover
3 Press the AUTO IMAGE key
Copying from the bypass tray
BYPASS FEED special paper
Acceptable paper for copying from the bypass tray
1 Unfold the bypass tray
REAR
EXTRA IMAGE ADJ
0.5~+0.5
inch
BYPASS FEED special paper
5 Set the number of copies and press the START key
Copy of first original Second original
1 Press the INTERRUPT key
When the copier stops, remove the originals of the current job and
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
set an original for interrupt copying
used for interrupt copying
When all INTERRUPT copies are finished, press the INTERRUPT
key again to cancel the INTERRUPT mode, and remove the original
Replace the originals for the interrupted job and press the START
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
MAKING COPIES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
CHAPTER
Group mode
Copying in the sort or group mode
Sort mode
SORT/GROUP
111 GROUP
Use the and keys to select the desired output mode and press the
SORT
2 Press the OUTPUT key
6 After all originals have been scanned, press the READ-END key
Offset stack
SORT/GROUP
SPECIAL MODES
DUAL PAGE COPY OKADJUST
MARGIN SHIFT
MARGIN SHIFT
1/2 inch1/4~1
MARGIN SHIFT OFF DOWN
RIGHT
3 Press the OK key
ERASE OFF
ERASE
A B
EDGE
6 Press the OK key
4 Use the and keys to select the desired erase mode
5 Use the and keys to adjust the amount of erase if needed
7 Makekey. all other desired copier selections and press the START
SPECIAL MODES
DUAL PAGE COPY
DUAL PAGE COPY OKADJUST
MARGIN SHIFT
OKOFF ON
SPECIAL MODES MARGIN SHIFT ERASE
DUAL PAGE COPY
3 Usekey. the and keys to select DUAL PAGE COPY and press the OK
Use the PAPER SELECT key to select the paper tray with the desired
2 IN 1 OR 4 IN
paper size
4in1
2in1/4in1 OFF
2in1
OKCHANGE
8 Press the OK key
BORDER
7 Use the and keys to select a type of border line
9 Makekey. all other desired copier selections and press the START
B/W REVERSE
B/W REVERSE
XY ZOOM
3 Use the and keys to select B/W REVERSE and press the OK key
4 Makekey. all other desired copier selections and press the START
B/W REVERSE
SPECIAL MODES
XY ZOOM
DUAL PAGE COPY OKADJUST
MARGIN SHIFT
95% Y 100% X Y
XY ZOOM 121% ZOOM
100% X 100%
3 Use the and keys to select XY ZOOM and press the OK key
7 Press the OK key
81 11R
X121% Y 99%
8 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected
TRANSPARENCY
TRANSPARENCY
SPECIAL MODES XY ZOOM B/W REVERSE
3 Usekey. the and keys to select TRANSPARENCY and press the OK
5 Makekey. all other desired copier selections and press the START
4 Load transparency film into the bypass tray
TRANSPARENCY
RECALL
JOB MEMORY
Storing a job program
STORE
JOB PROGRAMS
4 Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys
Deleting a job program
STORE DELETE
RECALL JOB PROGRAM
3 Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys
Recalling a job program
2 Press the OK key
The numbers with a check mark are program numbers which contain job programs. If a checked number is entered, the settings for that job program will be recalled and the display will return to the basic screen
3 Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys
JOB MEMORY
COPIER TROUBLE?
CHAPTER
Message
STATUS MESSAGES
COPIER TROUBLE?
Remedy
First confirm the misfeed locations
MISFEED REMOVAL
Misfeed in the RSPF
1 Remove the misfed originals
MISFEED REMOVAL
Return the indicated number of originals to the document feeder tray
2 Open and close the side cover to cancel the misfeed display
Misfeed in the bypass tray
and press the START
1 Open the bypass tray and the side cover
Misfeed in the copier
A. Misfeed in the paper feed area
2 Gently open the front cover
4 Close the front cover and the side cover
B. Misfeed in the fusing area
direction of the arrow to assist in removing it
1 Open the bypass tray and the side cover
3 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow
5 Close the front cover and the side cover
open and remove the misfed paper
Misfeed in the center tray
C. Misfeed in the transport area
3 Close the side cover
Misfeed in the lower paper tray
3 Open and close the side cover to cancel the misfeed display
Misfeed in the upper paper tray
1 Pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper
and remove the misfed paper
Misfeed in the upper exit area
2 Remove the misfed paper
Close the paper tray
2 Gently pull the misfed paper out 3 Close the upper exit area cover
MISFEED REMOVAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
COPIER TROUBLE?
CHAPTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND
Loading copy paper
PAPER
Types and sizes of copy paper
1 Pull out the paper tray until it stops
5 Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier
3 Move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray
4 Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray
PAPER
SPECIAL MODES
Changing the copy paper size in the tray
SPECIAL FUNCTION
ORIG. SIZE ENTER PAPER SIZE SET DISPLAY CONTRAST
6 Press the OK key
5 Use the and keys to select the paper size that has been set
A confirmation message for paper size setting will appear
7 Press the OK key
1 Gently open the front cover
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
at the green label portion
shaking the cartridge, remove the tape
Remove the new toner cartridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge on
both sides and shake it horizontally approximately 20 times. After
Remove the tape from the shutter. Pull the shutter out of the toner
1 Press and hold the COPY key during standby or warm-up
About the toner indicator
TONER REMAINING%
CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT
CLEANING THE PLATEN GLASS AND RSPF
CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER
Paper feed roller
DISPLAY CONTRAST
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
3 Use the and keys to adjust the contrast
Use the and keys to select DISPLAY CONTRAST and press the
1 Store the supplies in a location that is
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
Proper storage
2 Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Reversing single pass feeder RSPF specifications
Printer specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-D11
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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Part names
Supplies
Specifications
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Finisher functions
Staple sort mode
Non-sort mode
Sort mode
STAPLE SORT EXIT CENTER
Staple sort
OUTPUT
1 Set the originals in the document feeder tray
stapled to the upper right position
3 Use the and keys to select STAPLE SORT and press the OK key
Set an original face down on the platen glass with the corner to be
Using the platen glass
2 Press the OUTPUT key
OUTPUT
STAPLE SORT EXIT CENTER
3 Use the and keys to select STAPLE SORT and press the OK key
Grasp the green portion of the staple box and remove the staple box
Staple cartridge replacement
1 Open the stapler cover
from the stapler
7 Close the stapler cover
Staple jam removal
5 Remove the tape from the cartridge
1 Open the stapler cover
4 Return the lever to its original position
Raise the lever at the end of the staple box and remove the jammed
staples
6 Close the stapler cover
2 Remove any misfed paper from the transport area
Misfeed removal
1 Pull the handle of the stapler compiler cover and open the cover
If staple sort copying is being done, open the paper guide and remove
paper, and close the top cover
4 Close the stapler compiler cover
If the top tray is being used, open the top cover, remove any misfed
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Part names
500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-D11/2x500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR-D12
Specifications
AR-D11
Loading copy paper
Open the side cover of the paper tray which was in use and remove
the misfed paper
Changing the copy paper size in the tray
Close the side cover
Pull out the paper tray which was in use
Remove any misfed paper
Close the paper tray
INDEX
INDEX
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
5. FIRE -FIGHTING MEASURES
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Legislation Canada
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
5. FIRE -FIGHTING MEASURES
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
AR-M208 Digital Multifunctional system
AR-M208
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey
SHARP CORPORATION