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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-650 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the copier’s serial number located on the left hand side at the rear corner of the copier. AR-650 Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number ” to indicate power “ON” and...

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 ENERGY STAR Program, to enourage the widespread and voluntary use of energy-efficient technologies that enhance the workplace, improve product performance and prevent pollution. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, the Sharp Corp. has determined that this copier model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 5: Preface

    User Safety This Sharp digital plain paper copier does not produce laser radiation hazardous to the user. It is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
  • Page 6 PREFACE Features of the AR-650 copier The copier is a plain paper digital copier. The copier scans originals and stores the resulting data in its memory as digital images. The copier allows you not only to process and edit these digital image data, but also enables copies to be sorted and grouped quietly, quickly and easily.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ... PRECAUTIONS ... 1. INSTALLATION ... 5 2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ... 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER ... 1. NAMES OF MAIN COMPONENTS ... 8 2. DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ... 9 3.
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ... 1. ACCOUNT NUMBER ... 94 2. JOB MEMORY ... 95 3. WEEKLY TIMER ... 99 4. COPYING USING PAPER OF OTHER SIZES ... 101 5. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ... 102 6.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS 1. INSTALLATION The copier should be installed by a qualified service technician. Note: The packing material should be disposed of properly. To obtain the best possible results, this copier should be used in conjunction with a dedicated AC power line at the following ratings: 115V–60 Hz, 16 A Notes: 1.

  • Page 10: General Precautions

    . If the copier has been exposed to rain or liquid. It is recommended that only supplies made or designated by Sharp be used for the copier in order to optimize copy quality. All supplies should be stored in a cool, dry area.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Digital Copier

    DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL COPIER...

  • Page 12: Names Of Main Components

    1. NAMES OF MAIN COMPONENTS Original scale Control panel Left-hand front door Cassette Warning Label Identification Label Touch panel contrast adjustment volume Automatic document feeder (ADF) Glass Toner hopper lid Operator's manual pocket (back side) Sheet bypass Power switch Tray-down key Used toner bag door Large capacity feeder Right-hand front door...

  • Page 13: Description Of Optional Equipment

    2. DESCRIPTION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Finisher (AR-FN8, AR-FN9) The finisher allows SORT, GROUP, STAPLE copying, MAGAZINE SORT, MAGAZINE SORT & SADDLE STITCH, SADDLE STITCH and HOLE PUNCH as well as NON-SORT copying. Hole Punching Unit The hole punching unit is the option for the finishers. The saddle stitching function is available when the AR-FN9 is installed.

  • Page 14: Description Of The Control Panel

    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL Clip tray Put any paper clips re- moved from the originals here. INTERRUPT key When you want to make a copy of a different ori- ginal during a multicopy run, press this key. During interrupt-copying, you can make copies only one at a time.
  • Page 15 OPERATION GUIDE key Pressing the HELP key displays the appropriate operation procedure. Pressing this key after a function has been set displays the features available. MESSAGE display Displays the status of the copier, operation proce- dures various instructions to the user in short sentences and graphics.
  • Page 16 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL (Cont.) The Message Display panel shows operation status,error messages and function menus. Each function item displayed is shown in the form of a touch key.You can select the function by touching the key lightly with your finger. Touching one of the function items will show the next display.

  • Page 17: Description Of The Graphic Display

    4. DESCRIPTION OF THE GRAPHIC DISPLAY The graphic display shows the status of the copier. When one of the graphic symbols flashes, take the appropriate action referring to the page shown.
  • Page 18 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE GRAPHIC DISPLAY (Cont.) SADDLE STITCHER JAM Symbol This symbol flashes when paper is misfed in the saddle stitcher. (See page 152.) CLEAR PAPER symbol This symbol flashes when paper is misfed in the automatic duplexer. (See page 141~144.) FINISHER/HOLE PUNCHING...

  • Page 19: How To Make Copies

    HOW TO MAKE COPIES...

  • Page 20: Turning On The Power Switch / Auto Job Start

    1. TURNING ON THE POWER SWITCH / AUTO JOB START Turning ON the Power Switch Turn ON the power switch. The message “Wait Warming Up” appears. . Wait until the copier becomes ready. About 7 minutes later, the message “READY” appears. .
  • Page 21 Auto Job Start Mode If you set the desired copying modes and press the START key during warm-up, the copier automatically starts copying when it becomes READY. Follow the procedure below to set up the Auto Job Start mode. Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass.
  • Page 22 1. TURNING ON THE POWER SWITCH / AUTO JOB START (Cont.) Press the START key. . The message “Wait Warming Up. Auto start” appears. When the copier becomes ready, it automatically starts copying in the selected copying modes. Note: You can change the copying modes even after pressing the START key.

  • Page 23: Using The Reversing Automatic Document Feeder

    2. USING THE REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER The Reversing Automatic Document Feeder automatically feeds and copies sheet paper originals placed on the feeding tray one at a time. This is called the “continuous feed mode.” You can also manually feed originals in one sheet at a time. This is called the “single feed mode.”...
  • Page 24 2. USING THE REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (Cont.) Copying in the Continuous Feed Mode Press the PROGRAM key on the display panel. . The menu on the right appears. Press the ADF key. . The document feeder menu on the right appears.
  • Page 25 Tip: If you want to set more originals than the maximum number which can be set on the original feed tray at one time, you may add originals up to 3 times at the maximum. Press the CONTINUE scanning. After scanning the loaded originals, place the next set of originals.
  • Page 26 2. USING THE REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (Cont.) Align the slides on the original feed tray to the size of the original. . Set the slides a little wider than the actual original width. Insert the original. . Place the original face up and insert it in straight along the slides.
  • Page 27 Copying in the Mixed Originals Mode Press the PROGRAM key on the display panel. . The menu on the right appears. Press the MIXED ORIGINAL SIZES key. Press the SET key. Select the Automatic Paper Selection (APS) mode or Automatic Magnification Selection (AMS) mode.

  • Page 28: Copying In The Automatic Paper Selection Mode

    3. COPYING IN THE AUTOMATIC PAPER SELECTION MODE When the power switch is turned ON, the Automatic Paper Selection (APS) mode is set as the default mode. In this mode, if you place an original on the original feed tray or on the glass, the copier automatically detects the size of the original, and selects paper of the same size as the original.
  • Page 29 When Placing the Original on the Glass . After lifting the automatic document feeder, place the original on the glass face down with the bottom toward you and the left side centered against the original scale. . The sensor unit immediately detects the size of the original, and selects the appropriate paper size.
  • Page 30 3. COPYING IN THE AUTOMATIC PAPER SELECTION MODE (Cont.) . If you press the ALL CLEAR key, all current copier settings will be cleared and returned to the default settings. For details on the default copy mode, see page 54. Press the START key.

  • Page 31: Actual-Size Copying By Specifying The Copy Size

    4. ACTUAL-SIZE COPYING BY SPECIFYING THE COPY SIZE When copying irregular-size originals such as newspapers and magazines, or originals unable to be detected in the automatic paper selection (APS) mode, do so by specifying the desired copy size. For copying those originals in the enlargement or reduction mode, see “REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING”...
  • Page 32 4. ACTUAL-SIZE COPYING BY SPECIFYING THE COPY SIZE (Cont.) When Placing the Original on the Glass . After lifting the automatic document feeder, place the original face down on the glass with the bottom toward you, and the left side centered against the original scale.

  • Page 33: Reduction And Enlargement Copying

    5. REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING There are three methods available for enlargement and reduction copying. . Using Automatic Magnification Selection (AMS): After selecting the AMS mode and the copy size, when you place an original on the glass or when an original is fed from the automatic document feeder, the copier automatically detects the size of the original, and calculates the appropriate reproduction ratio.
  • Page 34 5. REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING (Cont.) When Placing the Original on the Glass . After lifting the automatic document feeder, place the original on the glass face down with the bottom toward you and the left side centered against the original scale. .
  • Page 35 Selecting the Original Size and the Copy Size Press the ZOOM ORG. COPY key. Press the ORIGINAL SIZE key of the same size as the original to be copied. Press the desired COPY-SIZE key. . The copier calculates the correct reproduction ratio based on the selected original size and copy size, and displays the reproduction ratio on the reproduction-ratio display.
  • Page 36 5. REDUCTION AND ENLARGEMENT COPYING (Cont.) When Placing the Original on the Glass . After lifting the automatic document feeder, place the original on the glass face down with the bottom toward you and the left side centered against the original scale. .
  • Page 37 Place the original, key in the copy quantity, and press the START key.

  • Page 38: Duplexed Copies From Single-Sided Originals

    6. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM SINGLE-SIDED ORIGINALS There are three methods of making duplexed copies from single-sided originals: • Using the automatic document feeder – For duplex-copying from sheet originals of the specified sizes and weights. • Setting originals on the glass – For duplex-copying from originals that cannot be handled by the automatic document feeder.
  • Page 39 Press the 1 2 key to select the function of single-sided originals to duplexed copies. Note: If sheets of paper are left in the automatic duplexer, the STACK and this message is shown: Remove paper from duplexer Pull out the automatic duplexer slowly and remove the sheets from the inside (see page 142~145).
  • Page 40 6. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM SINGLE-SIDED ORIGINALS (Cont.) . When originals are to be placed horizontally (Ledger, Legal and Letter-R), invert the odd- numbered and even-numbered originals relative to each other as shown before setting them. Press the START key. . Duplexed copies are output from the copier. When Placing the Original on the Glass Press the BASIC key to enter the Basic menu.
  • Page 41 Select the desired copy size, exposure, reproduction ratio and copy quantity. Place the first page of the originals (first side). . After lifting the automatic document feeder, place the original on the glass face down with the bottom toward you and the left side centered against the original scale.
  • Page 42 6. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM SINGLE-SIDED ORIGINALS (Cont.) Press the START key. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until all the originals are copied. Press the FINISHED key after all the originals have finished being copied. . Duplexed copies are output from the copier.

  • Page 43: Duplexed Copies From Two-Sided Originals

    7. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS Placing two-sided originals on the original feed tray and pressing the START key feeds one of the originals and copies the first side of the original onto a sheet. The original and the sheet are then turned over automatically and the second side of the original is copied onto the other side of the sheet.
  • Page 44 7. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS (Cont.) Select the desired copy size, reproduction ratio, exposure and copy quantity. . The automatic paper selection mode is set as the default mode. Place the originals. . After aligning the edges of the originals, set them face up on the original feed tray and align the slides to the edges of the originals.

  • Page 45: Single-Sided Copies From Two-Sided Originals

    8. SINGLE-SIDED COPIES FROM TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS Example of Single-Sided Copies from Two-Sided Originals Original Procedure Press the BASIC key to enter the Basic menu. . The menu on the right appears. Press the 1 1 key. Press the 2 1 key to select the function of single-sided copies from two-sided originals.
  • Page 46 8. SINGLE-SIDED COPIES FROM TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS (Cont.) Select the desired copy size, exposure and copy quantity. . The automatic paper selection mode is set as the default mode. Place the originals. . After aligning the edges of the originals, set them face up on the original feed tray and align the slides to the edges of the originals.

  • Page 47: Duplexed Copies From Book Originals

    9. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM BOOK ORIGINALS Example of Duplexed Copies from a Book Original Example of duplex copying: Facing pages 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 Single-sided copy Duplexed copy (Pages 2 and 3 are copied) Single-sided copy...
  • Page 48 9. DUPLEXED COPIES FROM BOOK ORIGINALS (Cont.) Procedure Press the BASIC key to enter the Basic menu. . The menu on the right appears. Press the 1 1 key. Press the BOOK 2 key to select the function of duplexed copies from book originals.
  • Page 49 Select the BOOK margin of IMAGE SHIFT if necessary. . See page 56. Select the desired exposure, reproduction ratio and copy quantity. Place the original and press the START key. . The book should be centered on the yellow indicator line with its bottom toward you. .

  • Page 50: Copying With Copy Density Selection

    10. COPYING WITH COPY DENSITY SELECTION There are two types of exposure: automatic exposure and manual exposure. In the automatic exposure mode, the copier automatically detects the density of the original, and selects the optimum exposure. This mode is suitable for originals containing only text and illustrations.

  • Page 51: Copying In The Text Or Photo Mode

    11. COPYING IN THE TEXT OR PHOTO MODE You can select the copy mode (Photo/Text, Text or Photo) and produce clear copies matched to the type of original. The text mode is suitable for making copies of originals containing text, or text and line artwork. The photo mode is suitable for making copies of originals containing black-and-white photos, color photos or halftone photos.

  • Page 52: Bypass Copying

    12. BYPASS COPYING The bypass copying mode is convenient in the following instances: • when the size of any of the paper cassettes installed in the copier is not that which you require. • when you want to use a special type of paper such as OHP film. Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass.
  • Page 53 Place sheets of copy paper on the sheet bypass. The following message appears: Ready for bypass feeding . Paper from size Ledger to Statement-R can be used. . Place the sheets on the bypass guide and align the slides to the paper size. .

  • Page 54: Bypass Copying By Specifying The Copy Size

    13. BYPASS COPYING BY SPECIFYING THE COPY SIZE In bypass copying by specifying the copy size, you can select the following copying modes: . Duplex copying . Annotation Place sheets of copy paper on the sheet bypass. The following message appears: Ready for bypass feeding .
  • Page 55 Key in the desired copy quantity. Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass. . After aligning the edges of the originals, set them face up on the original feed tray and align the slides to the edges of the originals. Note: Remove any paper clips or staples from originals before placing them on the original feed tray.

  • Page 56: Interrupt Copying

    14. INTERRUPT COPYING The Interrupt Copy is a convenient feature that allows the user to pause a job that is currently being done. This mode allows for a single copy to be made from either the bypass guide or nominated cassette. Multiple copies are possible by pressing the START key once for every copy requierd.

  • Page 57: Presetting Of Copy Modes

    15. PRESETTING OF COPY MODES JOB PRESET is a feature that allows another job to be set while a current job is being done. You can preset the next copy modes during a copy run. You cannot preset the next copy modes during the scanning of the originals. Press the JOB PRESET key during a copy run.

  • Page 58: All Clear Key

    16. ALL CLEAR KEY When you want to set the copy modes over again, or after a copy run has finished, pressing the ALL CLEAR key returns the copier to the default copy modes. The default modes are the status when the “READY” message is shown after the power is turned ON. The following modes are set as default modes: .

  • Page 59: Using The Editing Functions

    USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 60: Image Shift Copying

    1. IMAGE SHIFT COPYING You can create margins on the copy, and you can specify the position of these margins on either the right or the left side of the copy. You can also create margins on copies of book originals with just the use of the DUAL PAGE mode.
  • Page 61 Press the SET key. . The set margin default is 7 mm. . To change the margin: Press the 0mm or 30mm the desired margin setting, and press the SET key. . When combining image shifting with duplex copying, select FRONT for the front side and BACK for the back side of the copy.

  • Page 62: Edge Erase Copying

    2. EDGE ERASE COPYING If the edges of an original are torn or dirty, they are reproduced as black stains on the copy. In the edge erase mode, a white border will be created along the all edges of the copy eliminating the marks.
  • Page 63 Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass. When Using the Automatic Document Feeder . After aligning the edges of the originals, set them face up on the original feed tray and align the slides to the edges of the originals. Note: Remove any paper clips or staples from the originals before placing them on the original feed tray.

  • Page 64: Dual

    3. DUAL-PAGE COPYING The facing pages of a book or magazine are copied one at a time onto two separate sheets of paper at the same time. You need not move the original on the glass. Two Letter size originals placed side by side on the glass can also be copied onto two separate sheets of paper.

  • Page 65: X-Y Zoom

    4. X-Y ZOOM This function allows you to make copies of originals with the reproduction ratio of the X and Y directions changed. Example of X-Y zoom 100% 100% Procedure Select the X-Y zoom function in the Editing menu. . Press the EDIT key to enter the Editing menu, and then press the XY ZOOM key.

  • Page 66: Trimming/Masking

    5. TRIMMING/MASKING This function allows you to trim or mask copies. You can trim originals (inside area only) by selecting the trimming mode, and you can mask originals (outside area only) by selecting the masking mode. You can specify areas by placing originals on the glass.
  • Page 67 How to read areas Place the original. Place the original face up on the glass with its bottom edge towards you. Align the original with the original scale on the left and its center with the center of the original scale. Original scale...
  • Page 68 5. TRIMMING/MASKING (Cont.) Using the original scale and the front scale, read the values defining the desired area as follows: . X1 • • Distance from the original scale to the left edge of the specified area . X2 • • Distance from the original scale to the right edge of the specified area .
  • Page 69 Specify the area of the original. . Key in the value X1 using the digital keys and press the upper SET key. If you key in a wrong value, press the RESET key. . Values X2, Y1 and Y2 require the same procedure as X1.

  • Page 70: Mirror Image

    6. MIRROR IMAGE This function allows you to make mirror-imaged copies. Example of mirror image Example of mirror image Procedure Select the editing function in the Editing menu. . Press the EDIT key to enter the Editing menu, and then press the EDITING key. Press the MIRROR key.

  • Page 71: Negative/Positive Reversal

    7. NEGATIVE/POSITIVE REVERSAL This function allows you to reverse the black areas on the original as white areas, or vice versa. Example of negative/positive reversal Original Procedure Reversing negative/positive areas without specifying an area Select the editing function in the Editing menu.
  • Page 72 7. NEGATIVE/POSITIVE REVERSAL (Cont.) Select the desired copy size, exposure, reproduction ratio and copy quantity. Place the original(s) on the original feed tray or on the glass. . After aligning the edges of the originals, set them face up on the original feed tray and align the slides to the edges of the originals.
  • Page 73 8. 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 This function allows you to reduce and copy two or more originals onto a single sheet. Reducing two sheets at a time onto a single sheet is called “2 in 1” copying. Reducing four sheets at a time onto a single sheet is called “4 in 1”...

  • Page 74: In 1 / 4 In 1

    8. 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 (Cont.) Procedure When using the automatic document feeder Place the originals on the original feed tray. . Place all the originals on the original feed tray with the 1st original facing up, and align the slides to the edges of the originals.
  • Page 75 Select the type of original. . Press either the 1 SIDE or 2 SIDE key. Select the desired copy size, exposure and copy quantity. Press the START key. When placing the original on the glass Select the 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 function in the Editing menu.
  • Page 76 8. 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 (Cont.) Select the type of original. . Press either the 1 SIDE or 2 SIDE key. Select the desired copy size, exposure and copy quantity. Place the original and press the START key. .

  • Page 77: Annotation

    9.ANNOTATION This function allows you to print the date and time at either the top or bottom of the copy. Example of annotation October 31st,2001,11:54 p.m. Procedure Select the annotation function in the Editing menu. . Press the EDIT key to enter the Editing menu, then press the ANNOTATION key.
  • Page 78 9.ANNOTATION (Cont.) Select the desired copy size, exposure and copy quantity. When Using the Automatic Document Feeder Place the original(s) on the original feed tray and press the START key. When Placing the Original on the Glass Place the originals on the glass and press the START key.

  • Page 79: Page Number

    10. PAGE NUMBER This function allows you to print the page number at one of the following six locations on the copy: Top left Top center Top right Bottom left Bottom center Bottom right Example of page number Procedure Select the page number function in the Editing menu.
  • Page 80 10. PAGE NUMBER (Cont.) Select the page number position. . Select the print direction and position, then press the SET key. Key in the start page number. . Key in the start page number using the digital keys. If the setting is OK, press the SET key. Select the desired copy size, exposure and copy quantity.
  • Page 81 When the first original has finished being copied, place the next one and press the START key. For all subsequent originals, repeat step 6 above. When the last original has finished being scanned, press the FINISHED key.

  • Page 82: Magazine Sort

    11. MAGAZINE SORT The magazine sort mode allows you to copy and sort originals so that the copies can be folded in half along the inside as if you were making a magazine. * The optional finisher with the saddle stitcher (AR-FN9) can automatically fold the copies and staple their centers.
  • Page 83 . The optional finisher with a saddle stitcher (AR-FN9) allows you to staple the center of the paper automatically. Press the STAPLE ON key if you want to staple. The number of the originals you can set up at a time is 60 sheets and the paper size is Ledger or Letter-R.

  • Page 84: Cover Sheet Copying

    12. COVER SHEET COPYING There are four modes in cover sheet copying allowing users to add a top cover and/or back cover to each set of copies, as listed below: . Adding a blank top cover . Adding a copied top cover .

  • Page 85: Copying Procedure

    . Adding a blank top and back cover . Adding a copied top cover Copying Procedure Place the originals. . Set the originals on the original feed tray with page 1 facing upward and align the side guides to the originals. .
  • Page 86 12. COVER SHEET COPYING (Cont.) Select the cover sheet copying function in the Editing menu. . Press the EDIT key to enter the Editing menu, then press the COVER SHEET key. . If the corresponding key is not displayed, switch the screen by pressing the Next or Pre key.
  • Page 87 Key in the desired number of copies (or sets). . Select the desired reproduction ratio, exposure, etc. as required. Press the START key. . Copying starts and the special cover sheets are automatically added to each set of copies. Note: In TOP COPIED or TOP COPIED BACK BLANK copying, only the top sides of cover sheets will be copied even if you select the SINGLE-SIDED ORIGINALS TO...

  • Page 88: Sheet Insertion Copying

    13. SHEET INSERTION COPYING There are two modes in sheet insertion copying which inserts special sheets of paper (e.g. colored paper) at the specified pages of copies. In this case, both the paper in the sheet bypass and the cassette must be of the same size and lie in the same direction. .
  • Page 89 Copying Procedure Place the originals. . Set the originals on the original feed tray with page 1 facing upward and align the side guides to the originals. . The number of originals you can load at a time is shown below. Letter, Letter-R, Statement-R : 60 Ledger : 30 Legal : 35...
  • Page 90 13. SHEET INSERTION COPYING (Cont.) Press the BLANK or COPIED key. . Inserting a blank special sheet in front of the specified page . Inserting a copied spe- cial sheet at the speci- fied page Using the digital keys, specify the desired page and press NEXT .

  • Page 91: Setting A Cassette For Cover Sheet/Sheet-Insertion Copying

    14. SETTING A CASSETTE FOR COVER SHEET/SHEET-INSERTION COPYING When two paper sources of the same size are available and you want to make one of them a cover sheet or sheet-insertion cassette, follow the procedure below. Setting Procedure Press the PROGRAM key to enter the PROGRAM menu.
  • Page 92 14. SETTING A CASSETTE FOR COVER SHEET/SHEET-INSERTION COPYING (Cont.) Resetting to the Previous Size To reset the cover sheet or sheet-insertion cassette to the previous size cassette, proceed as follows. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Program menu. Press the CASSETTE SIZE key.

  • Page 93: Document Storage

    15. DOCUMENT STORAGE This function allows you to store the image of the originals on to the hard disk to be recalled and printed whenever more copies are needed. The following two modes are available. MEMORIZE mode This mode allows you to store the image of the originals on the hard disk. PRINT mode This mode allows you to print the data stored in step (1) above.
  • Page 94 15. DOCUMENT STORAGE (Cont.) Select the number (location) where you want the document stored. . Press the desired number key and then press the SET key. . The keys are not highlighted even if images are already stored there. Confirm whether any document has been stored or not by pressing the keys before storing the new document.
  • Page 95 Select the number (location) containing the document you want printed. . Press the desired number key. . If you press the TEST PRINT key, only the first page is printed out. Select the copy size. . Press the BASIC key to return to the Basic menu.
  • Page 96 MEMO...

  • Page 97: Using The Special Functions

    USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 98: Account Number

    1. ACCOUNT NUMBER If the copier is set up so that account numbers can be used, you can make copies only after entering the account number. When making copies using account numbers, the copy quantity is stored for each account number used.

  • Page 99: Job Memory

    2. JOB MEMORY You can store and recall a combination of frequently used copy modes at any time you like. In addition to reproduction ratios, you can also store exposure and copy quantities, editing modes, duplex copying modes and image shift modes. You can store up to four combinations. Storing a New Combination of Copy Modes Set the desired copy modes.
  • Page 100 2. JOB MEMORY ( Cont. ) Press the MEMORY1 (or, MEMORY2 , MEMORY3 , MEMORY4 ) key. . The combination of copy modes is stored in job memory 1 (or, 2, 3, 4). . Stored combinations of copy modes remain until new ones are entered.
  • Page 101 Recalling a Stored Combination of Copy Modes Select the job memory function in the Program menu. . Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Program menu, and then press the JOB MEMORY key. Press the RECALL key to select the recall function.
  • Page 102 2. JOB MEMORY ( Cont. ) Press the key for the combination of copier settings you want to recall. Press the START key. . The original is copied in the combination of settings you have recalled.

  • Page 103: Weekly Timer

    3. WEEKLY TIMER The weekly timer, which is incorporated in the copier, is a feature for turning ON and OFF the copier automatically at the desired times specified. If you set the weekly timer for the start time in the morning and the end time in the evening for Sunday through Saturday, the copier will automatically turn itself ON every morning and OFF every evening at the specified times to meet the schedule of your office.
  • Page 104 3. WEEKLY TIMER ( Cont. ) How to Cancel the Operation of the Weekly Timer You can cancel the operation of the weekly timer so that the copier can be turned ON and OFF as normal by the power switch. (Weekly timer ON/OFF settings are held in the memory even if operation of the weekly timer is canceled.) Once canceled, operation of the weekly timer can be restored at any time you like.

  • Page 105: Copying Using Paper Of Other Sizes

    4. COPYING USING PAPER OF OTHER SIZES You can make bypass copies with paper of non-American sizes such as A3 ~ A5 (Standard sizes). Specifying the paper size on the display panel, you can program OTHER key size and make bypass copying with various copy modes using the OTHER key.

  • Page 106: Setting The Date And Time

    5. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Dates and times can easily be set in the PROGRAM menu by entering the appropriate numbers on the digital keys. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Program menu. Press the NEXT key and then the DATE/TIME key.
  • Page 107 Key in the date (1~31) and press Example: 1 + Key in the number corresponding to the day of the week (1: Sun., 2: Mon. ~7: Sat.) and press Example: Thu. Key in the hour (0~23) and press Example: 10 : 10 a.m. .

  • Page 108: Changing Automatic Energy Save Time/Automatic Shutoff Time

    6. CHANGING AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVE TIME/ AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF TIME Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Program menu. Press the Next key on the PROGRAM panel to display the panel on the right. To change the Automatic Energy Save time Press the ENERGY SAVE key on the panel shown at the top.

  • Page 109: Change Of Language On The Display Panel

    7. CHANGE OF LANGUAGE ON THE DISPLAY PANEL You can change the language on the display panel Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Program menu and then press the CHANGE LANGUAGES key. Press one of the other languages.
  • Page 110 MEMO...

  • Page 111: Using The Optional Finisher

    USING THE OPTIONAL FINISHER...

  • Page 112: Names Of The Main Components

    1. NAMES OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS There are 2 types of optional finishers (AR-FN8 and AR-FN9). Functions available differ depending on the type of the finisher installed. • Press the key on the basic screen on the right (shaded), and confirm the finishing modes on the panel.

  • Page 113: Non-Sort Copying

    2. NON-SORT COPYING Check that NON-SORT NON-STAPLE is displayed. . If SORT or GROUP is displayed, press the key and select NON-SORT . Place the original. . Place the original face down on the glass or face up on the original feed tray. .

  • Page 114: Sort Copying

    3. SORT COPYING Example: Making 5 sets of copies from 5-page originals * Bypass copying is not possible in the sort mode. When Using the Automatic Document Feeder Place the originals. . Place the originals face up on the original feed tray.
  • Page 115 . Press the SORT key . Key in the copy quantity (sets) using the digital keys. Select the desired copy size, exposure and reproduction ratio. Press the START key. . To add more originals, press the CONTINUE key during the scanning. Copies exit onto the trays.
  • Page 116 3. SORT COPYING (Cont.) When Placing the Original on the Glass Select the sort mode. . Press the BASIC key to display the Basic menu. Then press the NON-SORT NON- STAPLE key. . Press the SORT key. Key in the copy quantity (sets) using the digital keys.
  • Page 117 When the first original has finished being scanned, press the YES key, set the next original and press the START key. . You can start scanning by pressing the START key (you do not need to press the YES key). For the next and subsequent originals, repeat step 5.

  • Page 118: Group Copying

    4. GROUP COPYING Example: Copying 5 originals in the group mode. * Bypass copying is not possible in the group mode. When Using the Automatic Document Feeder Place the originals. . Place the originals face up on the original feed tray.
  • Page 119 . Press the GROUP key. Key in the copy quantity using the digital keys. . When group-copying from the original feed tray, you cannot vary the number of copies for each original. Select the desired copy size, exposure and reproduction ratio. Press the START key.
  • Page 120 4. GROUP COPYING (Cont.) When Placing the Original on the Glass Select the group mode. . Press the BASIC key to display the Basic menu. Then press the NON-SORT NON- STAPLE key. . Press the GROUP key. Key in the desired copy quantity using the digital keys.
  • Page 121 When the first original has finished being scanned, press the YES key, set the next original and press the START key. . You can start scanning by pressing the START key (you do not need to press the YES key). For the next and subsequent originals, repeat step 5.

  • Page 122: Stapling

    5. STAPLING Use this mode for automatic stapling of copied sets when the originals are placed in the automatic document feeder and the copier is set in the sort (default) mode. When Using the Automatic Document Feeder Place the originals. .
  • Page 123 Press the START key. . The copies are automatically stapled after each set has been copied. . To add more originals, press the CONTINUE key during the scanning. Stapled copies exit onto the trays. . When the finisher trays reach maximum capacity, the following message appears: Finisher full: Remove paper Remove the copies from the trays and...
  • Page 124 5. STAPLING (Cont.) When Placing the Original on the Glass Select the staple mode. . Press the BASIC key to display the Basic menu. Then press the NON-SORT NON- STAPLE key. Press the desired mode keys. Key in the copy quantity (sets) using the digital keys.
  • Page 125 When the first original has finished being scanned, press the YES key, set the next original and press the START key. . You can start scanning by pressing the START key (you do not need to press the YES key). For the next and subsequent originals, repeat step 6.

  • Page 126: Hole Punching Mode

    6. HOLE PUNCHING MODE With the optional punching unit attached to the optional finisher (AR-FN8, AR-FN9), you can have your copies punched with holes for binding. • The thickness of paper should be in the range of 17 lb. to 42 lb. Index. Special paper such as OHP film is excluded.
  • Page 127 Select the desired copy size, exposure and reproduction ratio. Press the START key. . To add more originals, press the CONTINUE key during the scanning. Copies exit onto the trays. . When the finisher trays reach maximum capacity, the following message appears: Finisher full: Remove paper Remove the copies from the trays and press the START key to continue.

  • Page 128: Magazine Sort & Saddle Stitching Mode

    7. MAGAZINE SORT & SADDLE STITCHING MODE When the Magazine Sort mode is selected, copies are made so that they can be bound like magazines are. When the finisher with saddle stitcher (optional,AR-FN9) is installed, you can select the saddle stitching mode to automatically staple in the center of document. * Blank covers or copied covers can be added to the copies if the cover sheet mode is used in combination.
  • Page 129 Press the MAGAZINE MAGAZINE SORT & SADDLE STITCH or SADDLE STITCH ) key. . If the key for the desired function is not shown, press the Next key to switch the screen. Key in the copy quantity using the digital keys.
  • Page 130 7. MAGAZINE SORT & SADDLE STITCHING MODE (Cont.) When Placing the Original on the Glass Perform steps 2 through 5 of the procedure for "When Using the Automatic Document Feeder". Place the original and press the START key. . Place the original on the glass face down with the bottom toward you and the left side centered against the original scale.

  • Page 131: When The Graphic Symbols Flash

    WHEN THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS FLASH...

  • Page 132: Add Paper Symbol

    Holding the whole ream of paper as shown, place it in the cassette. . Up to 500 sheets of paper (recommended by Sharp) can be set. . Do not add paper above the limit line on the back guide. . Do not use creased, folded, wrinkled or damp sheets of paper.
  • Page 133 Adding Paper to the Large-Capacity Feeder Open the door of the large-capacity feeder. Note: If you want to add paper before the large- capacity feeder runs out of paper, press the TRAY DOWN the door. The elevator tray will automatically move down. Holding the whole ream of paper, place it in the large-capacity feeder.

  • Page 134: Replace Toner Bag Symbol

    2. REPLACE TONER BAG When the toner bag becomes full of used toner, the REPLACE TONER BAG this message appears: Dispose of used toner Replace the toner bag as described below. Replacing Procedure Using a suitable coin, unfasten the two screws on the door of the used toner bag compartment.
  • Page 135 Close the opening with the cap provided. Install the new toner bag in the copier. Close the door and fasten it with the two coin screws.

  • Page 136: Add Toner Symbol

    Add toner: Press HELP Add the toner as described below. Note: Use only toner cartridges made or designated by Sharp in order to optimize copy quality. Replacing Procedure Open the toner hopper lid. It is possible that the toner may have become caked.
  • Page 137 Holding the toner cartridge upright, shake it about 10 times. Fit the edge of the cartridge base (which has two arrows) into the slit on the rear side of the toner hopper entrance and then set the cartridge upright. Slide the handle toward the front until it comes to a stop.
  • Page 138 3. ADD TONER Knock both sides of the toner cartridge to make the toner fall into the toner hopper. Push the handle fully to the rear. Remove the empty toner cartridge carefully. Close the toner hopper lid. Note: The amount of toner consumed varies depending on the originals and the image quality mode.
  • Page 139 Additional Explanation The life of the toner cartridge (number of copies) varies depending on the following conditions. 1. Coverage of originals (printing ratio of the original) and density of original background 2. Size and density of originals 3. The existence of solid black when making copies (when a book is copied and the original cover is partially opened) 4.

  • Page 140: Clear Paper Symbol

    4. CLEAR PAPER When a paper misfeed occurs in the copier the CLEAR PAPER message will appear: Misfeed in copier Press HELP The CLEAR PAPER positions shown in the diagram depending on where paper has misfed. Remove the misfed paper as described below.
  • Page 141 Remove the misfed paper. Close the exit cover. If a finisher is attached, reinstall it to the copier. Hold the top of the right-hand front door as shown and open it. Open the left-hand front door.
  • Page 142 4. CLEAR PAPER Grip the lock lever to unlatch and move the large-capacity feeder to the right slowly until it comes to a stop. If any paper is misfed inside, remove it as shown. Turn the knob counterclockwise and pull out the transport belt until it stops.
  • Page 143 If any paper is misfed inside, remove it as shown. Open the cover to see if any paper is misfed in the fuser unit. . If any paper is found, turn the knob counter- clockwise and remove it as shown. Return the transport-belt unit until it comes to a stop and turn the knob clockwise to lock the lever.
  • Page 144 4. CLEAR PAPER Reinstall the large-capacity feeder and latch Close the left-hand front door. Close the right-hand front door. SYMBOL (Cont.)
  • Page 145 : Misfeeding in the Automatic Duplexer If a finisher is attached, first pull it away from the copier. Open the exit cover. If any paper is misfed in the exit side, remove it as shown. Close the exit cover. Reinstall the finisher.
  • Page 146 4. CLEAR PAPER Hold the top of the right-hand front door as shown and open it. Open the left-hand front door. Grip the lock lever to unlatch it and move the large-capacity feeder to the right slowly until it comes to a stop. If any paper is misfed inside, remove it as shown.
  • Page 147 Pull the lock lever to the front until the automatic duplexer comes to a stop. Pull up the front lever of the automatic duplexer. If any paper is misfed inside, remove it as shown. Remove all the paper in the unit. Push the lock lever and open the transport unit cover.
  • Page 148 4. CLEAR PAPER If any paper is misfed inside, remove it as shown. Close the transport unit cover. Reinstall the automatic duplexer. Reinstall the large-capacity feeder. Close both front doors. SYMBOL (Cont.)
  • Page 149 : Misfeeding in Pedestal Cassette Feeding Hold the top of the right-hand front door as shown and open it. Grip the lock lever to unlatch it and move the large-capacity feeder to the right slowly until it comes to a stop. If any paper is misfed inside, remove it as shown.
  • Page 150 4. CLEAR PAPER : Misfeeding from the Large-Capacity Feeder Open the large-capacity feeder door. If any paper is misfed inside, remove it as shown. Close the large-capacity feeder door. : Misfeeding in the Bypass Guide Remove all the sheets on the bypass guide, align the edges of the sheets well, and set them again on the bypass guide.

  • Page 151: Check Original Symbol

    5. CHECK ORIGINAL When an original misfeed occurs in the automatic document feeder, the CHECK ORIGINAL symbol flashes and this message appears: Misfeed in doc. feeder Press HELP Remove the misfed original carefully as described below. Removing Procedure Open the feed-side cover of the original feed section.
  • Page 152 5. CHECK ORIGINAL Remove the original carefully. Open the ADF exit cover and remove any foreign matter such as bits of paper, paper clips, etc. Raise the automatic document feeder. . If an original is left on the glass, remove it. .

  • Page 153: Finisher/Hole Punching Unit Misfeed Symbol

    6. FINISHER/HOLE PUNCHING UNIT MISFEED When a paper misfeed occurs in the optional finisher or hole punching unit, the MISFEED symbol flashes and this message appears: Misfeed in finisher Press HELP Remove the misfed paper as described below. Raise the paper guide and remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 154 6. FINISHER/HOLE PUNCHING UNIT MISFEED Open the cover of the hole punching unit. Rotate the blue knob to locate the arrow 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 within the area on the label. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .
  • Page 155 Lifting up the lever , or levers remove the misfed paper.

  • Page 156: Saddle Stitcher Jam Symbol

    7. SADDLE STITCHER JAM SYMBOL When a paper misfeed occurs in the saddle stitching unit of the optional finisher, the MISFEED symbol flashes and this message appears: Misfeed in finisher Press HELP Remove the misfed paper as described below. Lift the release lever and move the finisher away from the copier.
  • Page 157 Turn the right-hand knob clockwise. Pushing the left-hand knob, turn it counterclockwise. Remove the paper misfed on the exit side of the saddle stitcher. If necessary, open the exit cover of the saddle stitcher and remove any misfed paper. Close the lower cover of the finisher. Reinstall the finisher to the copier.

  • Page 158: Replacing Staples (Optional)

    8. REPLACING STAPLES (OPTIONAL) When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, the REPLACE CARTRIDGE on the optional finisher and the following message appears on the copier’s message display: Set staple cartridge Replace the staples as described below. Finisher Open the finisher front cover. Turn the blue lever 90 degrees to the left and pull out the stapler unit.
  • Page 159 Pull out the staple cartridge. Push down the upper lever and take out the empty staple case. Insert a new staple case in the stapler unit, pressing down until you hear a click. . Do not remove the seal holding the staples before placing the staple case in the stapler unit.
  • Page 160 8. REPLACING STAPLES (OPTIONAL) (Cont.) Set the staple cartridge. . Insert the cartridge until the claw catches it. Reinstall the stapler unit in its previous position. . Turn the blue lever 90 degrees to the right to latch the stapler unit. Confirm that the finisher is attached to the copier, and that the paper size is set to any size other than Statement-R.
  • Page 161 Saddle Stitcher (AR-FN9) Open the lower cover of the finisher. Pull out the saddle stitcher to the front slowly. Pull out the grip of the saddle stapler to the front and turn it 90 degrees to the right. Remove the staple case and set the new case.
  • Page 162 8. REPLACING STAPLES (OPTIONAL) (Cont.) Reinstall the saddle stapler and saddle stitcher to their previous position. Check that the finisher is attached to the copier and Ledger, Legal, or Letter-R sized paper is set. . If one of these sizes of paper is not set, test stapling cannot be carried out.

  • Page 163: Removing Jammed Staples (Optional)

    9. REMOVING JAMMED STAPLES (OPTIONAL) When staples have jammed in the stapler unit of the optional finisher, the following message appears: Examine stapler Finisher Open the front cover of the finisher. Close the front cover of the finisher, and about 10 seconds later, open it again. .
  • Page 164 9. REMOVING JAMMED STAPLES (OPTIONAL)(Cont.) Pull out the staple cartridge. Pull out the staple guide with the knob ( ) while pushing the blue lever ( ). Remove the jammed staples with something sharp. Reinstall the staple guide in its previous position. Staple cartridge...
  • Page 165 Reinstall the stapler unit in its previous position. Close the front cover of the finisher.
  • Page 166 9. REMOVING JAMMED STAPLES (OPTIONAL)(Cont.) Saddle Stitcher (AR-FN9) Open the lower cover of the finisher. Pull out the saddle stitcher to the front slowly. Pull out the grip of the saddle stapler to the front and turn it 90 degrees to the right. Remove the empty staple case.
  • Page 167 Pushing down , pull up Remove the jammed staples and return Reinstall the staple case in its previous position. Reinstall the saddle stapler and saddle stitcher to their previous position. Close the lower cover of the finisher. Stapler...

  • Page 168: Clearing Accumulated Punched Paper Bits

    10. CLEARING ACCUMULATED PUNCHED PAPER BITS When paper bits punched from copies have accumulated to a certain level, the following message appears. Please Dispose of Hole Punch Dust Dispose of the paper bits as described below. Open the cover of the hole punching unit. Holding the black handle, slide out the case containing the paper bits, and dispose of them properly.

  • Page 169: Call Service Symbol

    11. CALL SERVICE When the CALL SERVICE following message appears and copying is no longer possible: Call for service The telephone number of your service technician will be displayed. Note it down, then turn the power switch off and immediately call service for assistance. Note: Since a heater is used to fix toner images to the copy paper, a safety circuit is incorporated in this copier.

  • Page 170: Periodic Maintenance

    12. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Note: When the following message appears on the message display: Time for periodic maintenance this indicates that assistance from a qualified service technician is required. Call service for assistance.

  • Page 171: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 172: Daily Inspection

    1. DAILY INSPECTION Items to inspect every morning Power switch ON/OFF status . We recommend turning the power switch ON at startup every morning so that copies can be made whenever you want. Also, make sure that you turn the power switch OFF when you leave the office.

  • Page 173: Simple Troubleshooting

    2. SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING (1) Copier does not start Is the power cord plug firmly inserted in the outlet? Is the front cover firmly closed? Is the exit guide firmly closed? Insert the power cord plug firmly. Close the front cover properly. Close the exit cover properly.
  • Page 174 2. SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING (2) Copies are not clear Is the transport belt or the glass dirty? Is the exposure set properly? When copies are dirty Is the exposure set properly? Clean the transport belt and the glass with a dry cloth or alcohol.

  • Page 175: Specifications, Accessories & Options

    SPECIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS...

  • Page 176: Specifications

    Dimensions Weight Storage Capacity * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement. Digital Copier AR-650 Console type Fixed (originals referenced to left center) Indirect electrophotographic method 2-component magnetic brush developing Heat roller...
  • Page 177 Operator’s Manual Operator's Manual Pocket Packing list Drum Drum Cover Original Feed Tray * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement.

  • Page 178: Finisher Specifications (Optional)

    2. FINISHER SPECIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL) Model Name Copy Paper Size Thickness Stapling Function Power Requirements Dimensions Weight Saddle Stitcher Tray Loading Capacity The tray loading capacity is determined by the loading height in each mode. * Values in parentheses ( ) = the equivalent number of sheets of paper. Mode Same paper loaded (Non-sort)
  • Page 179 Sharp. You should be aware, however, that Sharp does not itself extend any warranties, either express or implied, directly to you, the end-user and no one is authorized to make any representations or warranties on behalf of Sharp.

  • Page 180: Sharp Corporation

    AR-650 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. www.sharp-usa.com SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD. 335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1W9 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN...
  • Page 181 CORPORATION Jersey 07430-2135. .com OF CANADA LTD. sauga, Ontario, L4Z 1W9 ORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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