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Sharp AR-M161 Operation Manual

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AR-M161/AR-M162/AR-M165
AR-M206/AR-M207
With the RSPF installed
AR-M161
AR-M162
AR-M165
AR-M206
AR-M207
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
(for general information and copier)
PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
• BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

• TROUBLESHOOTING

AND MAINTENANCE

• PERIPHERAL DEVICES

AND SUPPLIES
PART 2: COPIER OPERATION

• COPY FUNCTIONS

• CONVENIENT COPY
FUNCTIONS
• APPENDIX
• KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to
gain the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the
cautions and installation requirements sections.
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier)" and operation manuals for any
optional equipment which has been installed.
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  • Page 1: Troubleshooting

    MODEL AR-M161 AR-M162 AR-M165 AR-M206 AR-M207 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL (for general information and copier) Page PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION • BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT • TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE • PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES PART 2: COPIER OPERATION • COPY FUNCTIONS •...
  • Page 2 All information included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual.

  • Page 3: Part 1: General Information

    Part 1: General Information...

  • Page 5: Product Configurations

    • Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during use of the product or its options, or failures due to incorrect operation of the product and its options, or other failures, or for any damage that occurs due to use of the product.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Part 1: General Information PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS ........................ 3 CAUTIONS..............................6 q CAUTIONS ON USING............................. 6 q LASER INFORMATION ............................ 7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ......................8 q ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION......................... 8 MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT..................9 MAIN FEATURES ............................ 10 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ....
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Part 2: Copier Operation APPENDIX COPY FUNCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS ........... 73 NORMAL COPYING ........45 G MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER ..48 G SELECTING THE TRAY.........49 KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE G SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES ...49 G SELECTING THE ORIGINAL SIZE ....50 PURPOSE OF THE KEY OPERATOR G USING THE BYPASS TRAY TO COPY A PROGRAMS ............

  • Page 8: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this machine. CAUTIONS ON USING Warning: Fusing unit • The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. • Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. Caution: •...

  • Page 9: Laser Information

    CAUTIONS LASER INFORMATION Wave length 785 nm + 10 nm/- 15 nm Pulse times (8.141 µs ± 0.1 µs)/7 mm Output power 0.14 mW - 0.22 mW At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.8 MILLIWATT PLUS 10 % and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC).

  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the copier in a ventilated area. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ® STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 11: Manuals Provided With The Product

    MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT Multiple manuals are provided for use of the machine. Please read each manual as appropriate for the functions that you wish to use. Operation manual (for general information and copier) (this manual): The first half of this manual contains general information on the machine, including safety precautions and the procedures for loading paper, removing misfeeds, and performing regular maintenance.

  • Page 12: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying • First-copy time* at 300 dpi* is only 7.2 seconds. • Copying speed is 20 (AR-M206/AR-M207) or 16 (AR-M161/AR-M162/AR-M165) copies per minute. This provides a big boost to workplace productivity. *1 Measured after the machine has warmed up following power-on, copying using the document glass (A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper fed from machine tray 1).
  • Page 13 MAIN FEATURES Fax function (option) Installation of the optional facsimile expansion kit enables the plain-paper, Super G3 laser fax function to be used. Network connection (option) The optional network expansion kit (AR-NB3) can be installed to enable the machine to be used as a network printer and network scanner.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Product

    BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT This chapter contains basic information required for use of the machine. Please read this chapter before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (15) (10) (11) (16) (12) (17) (14) (13) (18) (19) (20) (1) USB 2.0 port (USB-2) (when the dual function (9) Centre tray board is installed) Copies and printed pages are output to this tray.
  • Page 15 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT (23) (24) (25) (29) (30) (26) (21) (28) (27) (31) (32) (22) (15) Document cover (when installed) (26) Right side cover (when the SPF is installed) Open to remove misfed originals. Open to make a copy from the document glass. (16) Side cover (27) Fusing unit release levers Open to remove misfed paper.

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT OPERATION PANEL (3) (4) COPY ON LINE DATA PRINT SPEAKER REDIAL/PAUSE SPEED COMM. SETTING SHIFT SYMBOL SPACE/– SCAN LINE DATA The indicators of the operation panel may differ depending on the country and region. (13) (14) Keys for fax function (when the fax option is Display installed)
  • Page 17 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT (6) (7) (10) (11) (12) FAX STATUS BACK PQRS WXYZ PAPER COPY AUTO 2-SIDED COPY EXPOSURE SELECT RATIO IMAGE OUTPUT COPY @.- _ SPECIAL FUNCTION SCAN COLOUR MODE FORMAT RESOLUTION ADDRESS ORIGINAL SIZE DUPLEX SCAN PROGRAM BROADCAST ACC.

  • Page 18: Fax Modes

    BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Display (base screen) Example: Copy mode Icons appearing in the special function icon display 1-sided to 2-sided Centre erase copy copy* Ready to copy. 2-sided to 2-sided Edge + Centre copy erase* AUTO 2-sided to 1-sided 100% 2 in 1 copy* copy...

  • Page 19: Turning The Power On And Off

    TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. POWER ON POWER OFF Turn the power switch to the "ON" position Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" •...

  • Page 20: Loading Paper

    BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Default settings The machine is set at the factory to return all settings to the default settings one minute after a copy job is finished (auto clear function) or when the [CA] key is pressed. When the settings return to the default settings, any functions that were selected are cancelled.

  • Page 21: Special Paper

    • There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. Before using special paper, contact your authorised service representative. • Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable. LOADING PAPER Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.

  • Page 22: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    (not the closure flap). Set the bypass tray guides to the • Special papers except SHARP recommended paper width. transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray.

  • Page 23: Tray

    BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY If the size of the loaded paper is different from the size shown in the display, follow the steps below to change the paper size setting of the tray. The paper size setting cannot be changed during copying, printing, fax printing (when the fax option is installed), or interrupt copying, or when a misfeed has occurred.

  • Page 24: Switching

    BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT DISABLING (ENABLING) AUTO TRAY SWITCHING When auto tray switching is enabled and paper runs out during copying or printing, the job will continue using paper from a different tray if that tray has the same size of paper in the same orientation. (This function does not operate when using the bypass tray or when a fax is being printed.) This function has been enabled at the factory.

  • Page 25: Auditing Mode

    AUDITING MODE When auditing mode is enabled, a count is kept of the pages printed by each account. The page counts can be viewed in the display. This function is enabled in the key operator programs. (For the counts in copy, print, and scan modes, see page 79. For the counts in fax mode, see the "Operation manual (for facsimile)"...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE This chapter explains general troubleshooting and maintenance procedures such as removing misfeeds, replacing the toner cartridge, and cleaning the machine, as well as troubleshooting for the copy function. For troubleshooting for the fax function, printer function, and scanner function, see the respective manuals for each function. TROUBLESHOOTING MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS The machine does not operate.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    In this case, promptly unplug the power cord and contact your authorised service representative. Note: Letters and numbers appear in above. When you contact your Sharp dealer, please tell your dealer what numbers appear. The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.

  • Page 28: The Paper Size Used For The Copy Is Different From The Selected Paper Size (Part Of The Image Is Cut Off Or Too Much Of The Page Is Blank)

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page The original was placed in the wrong position. → Place the original correctly. An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the original The paper size used for the and the size of the paper. copy is different from the →...

  • Page 29: Of The Original

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page Was the SPF (or document cover) opened completely when the original was placed on the document glass? → Open the SPF completely and then place the original on the document glass. Close the SPF (or document cover). The original is curled or folded.

  • Page 30: Indicators And Display Messages

    INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES If one of the following messages appears in the display, take prompt action as instructed by the message. Message Action (Maintenance icon) It is time for regular maintenance. Contact your authorised service representative. (Developer replacement required Developer is required.

  • Page 31: Removing Misfeeds

    REMOVING MISFEEDS When a misfeed occurs during copying, the message " Clear paper path." and the location of the misfeed will appear. Check the location and remove the misfeed. The paper may tear when you remove a misfeed. In this event, be sure to remove all torn pieces of paper from Note the machine, taking care not to touch the photoconductive drum (the green part).

  • Page 32: Misfeed In The Bypass Tray

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Open and close the SPF. Opening and closing the cover clears the misfeed display. Copying cannot be resumed until this step is performed. A message may appear indicating the number of originals which must be returned to the document feeder tray.

  • Page 33: Misfeed In The Machine

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE MISFEED IN THE MACHINE To remove a paper misfeed from the machine, the bypass tray and then the side cover must be opened. Check whether the misfeed occurred in A, B, or C below and then follow the misfeed removal procedure for that location. Open the bypass tray and then the Determine where the misfeed side cover.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Misfeed in B Open the front cover. Lift the fusing unit release levers. Push gently on both ends of the front cover. Turn the roller rotating knob in the Close the front cover and the side direction of the arrow. cover.

  • Page 35: Misfeed In Tray 1

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Misfeed in C Lower (1) in the illustration, open the Close the side cover. fusing unit paper guide, and remove the misfed paper. The message " Clear paper path." will be cleared and Be careful not to tear the misfed copying will be possible.

  • Page 36: Misfeed In Tray 2

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE MISFEED IN TRAY 2 • Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (Page 31) Note • Also use the following procedure to remove misfeeds that occur in the 250-sheet paper feed unit and the 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE When the toner replacement icon ( ) appears, little toner remains. Obtain a replacement cartridge as soon as possible. When the message " Add toner. Can not copy or print." appears in the display, the toner cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed.

  • Page 38: Checking The Total Output Count

    CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT To check the total number of pages output in copy, print, and fax modes and the total scan count in scanner mode, hold down the [COPY] key when the machine is in the standby state. The counts will appear while the key is held down. The total output count and the total COPY scan count can be used as a guideline for cleaning.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Machine

    CLEANING THE MACHINE CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND SPF/DOCUMENT COVER If the document glass, SPF, underside of the document cover, or the scanner for originals coming from SPF (A) (the long narrow glass surface on the right side of the document glass) become dirty, the dirt may appear on copies. Always keep these parts clean.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Transfer Charger

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER If white or black lines appear in copies or the image is blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Follow the steps below to clean the charger. Turn the power switch off. Place the charger cleaner on the transfer charger and gently slide the cleaner in the direction indicated by the arrow two or three times.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST The contrast of the display can be adjusted as explained below. Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key. Adjust the contrast with the [ ] or [ ] key. To reset the contrast to the SPECIAL FUNCTION 2-SIDED default setting, press the [C] COPY SPECIAL MODES...

  • Page 42: Peripheral Devices And Supplies

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Convenient optional equipment can be installed on the machine as needed. • As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification Note changes for product improvement without prior notice.

  • Page 43: Reversing Single Pass Feeder / Single Pass Feeder

    PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER / SINGLE PASS FEEDER For the names of the parts of the RSPF / SPF, see "PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS" (page 12). Specifications Model AR-SP6N AR-RP6N Weight 56 g/m to 90 g/m (15 lbs.

  • Page 44: Dual Function Board

    Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user are paper and toner cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers.

  • Page 45: Part 2: Copier Operation

    Part 2: Copier Operation...

  • Page 47: Copy Functions

    COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the basic procedures for making copies, including selection of the copy ratio and other copy settings. NORMAL COPYING This section explains how to make a regular copy. If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (page 23), enter your 5-digit account number. Copying from the document glass Open the SPF and place the original Make sure that the desired paper tray...

  • Page 48: Set The Number Of Copies

    COPY FUNCTIONS • The centre tray can hold a maximum of Press the [START] key ( ) to begin Note 250 sheets (150 sheets when the job copying. separator tray kit is installed). WXYZ The copy will be delivered to the •...
  • Page 49 COPY FUNCTIONS Auto paper select mode When auto paper select mode is enabled, "AUTO" appears in the paper size display. This function automatically selects paper that is the same size as the original (A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2"...

  • Page 50: Making A Copy Darker Or Lighter

    COPY FUNCTIONS MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER The copy exposure can be adjusted as needed to the original. Three exposure modes are available: "AUTO", "TEXT" and "PHOTO". When "TEXT" or "PHOTO" is selected, the exposure can be manually adjusted to 5 levels. Auto This is the default exposure mode.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Tray

    COPY FUNCTIONS SELECTING THE TRAY By default the auto paper select function (page 47) operates, and thus the appropriate tray is automatically selected when the original is placed on the document glass or in the document feeder tray, or when the original size is specified.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Original Size

    COPY FUNCTIONS SELECTING THE ORIGINAL SIZE If you loaded a non-standard size* original or the original size was not correctly detected, set the original size manually. Perform the following steps after placing the document in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. * Standard sizes: Note The following sizes can be detected correctly: A3, B4, A4, A4R, A5 (11"...

  • Page 53: Using The Bypass Tray To Copy A Special Size Original

    COPY FUNCTIONS USING THE BYPASS TRAY TO COPY A SPECIAL SIZE ORIGINAL When the bypass tray is being used for copying and an original that is placed on the document glass is detected as being a special size, the display will prompt the user to set the original size. To make a copy in this type of situation, follow the steps below.

  • Page 54: Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy

    REDUCING OR ENLARGING A COPY There are three ways to enlarge and reduce copies: • Automatic selection of a ratio according to the paper size: Auto ratio selection • Specifying a ratio from 25% to 400%: Preset ratios/zoom • Selecting the vertical and horizontal ratios separately: XY zoom When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.
  • Page 55 COPY FUNCTIONS Select a preset ratio with the [ ] or Press the [OK] key. [ ] key, or set the ratio (zoom) with the [ ] or [ ] key. You will return to the base screen. BACK 2-SIDED COPY SPECIAL FUNCTION ] key: Select a larger preset ratio...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Vertical And Horizontal Copy Ratios Separately (Xy Zoom Copying)

    SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY (XY zoom copying) Separate ratio settings can be selected for the length and width of a copy. Example: Reduction only in the horizontal direction Original Copy • This feature cannot be used with the 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 feature or card shot feature (when the dual function board is installed).
  • Page 57 COPY FUNCTIONS Press the key. Select any other copy settings as needed and press the [START] key XY ZOOM @.- _ WXYZ FUNCTION 115% ZOOM 100% X: 115% @.- _ ACC. #-C READ-E Y: 100% READ-END [ ]:X Y The vertical ratio can now be selected. If the [COPY RATIO] key is pressed when Note Set the vertical ratio with the [ ], [ ],...

  • Page 58: Two-Sided Copying

    TWO-SIDED COPYING TWO-SIDED COPYING The machine is capable of the following types of automatic two-sided copying. The copy paper is turned over automatically, allowing two-sided copying to be accomplished with ease. Model AR-M161/AR-M162 AR-M165/AR-M206/AR-M207 Page Two-sided copy type One-sided originals to two-sided copies (using the SPF) Yes* One-sided originals to two-sided...

  • Page 59: Two-Sided Copying Of One-Sided Originals

    COPY FUNCTIONS TWO-SIDED COPYING OF ONE-SIDED ORIGINALS • Paper sizes that can be used are A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11" and 8-1/2" x 11"R. • Automatic two-sided copying is not possible when the bypass tray is used. Copying from the SPF Make sure that an original does not If you wish to have the orientation of...

  • Page 60: Copying From The Document Glass

    COPY FUNCTIONS Copying from the document glass Place the original for the front side of Make sure that the desired paper tray the copy on the document glass, and is selected. close the SPF. Set the number of copies and press the [START] key ( WXYZ Press the [2-SIDED COPY] key.

  • Page 61: Two-Sided Copies Of Two-Sided Originals

    COPY FUNCTIONS TWO-SIDED COPIES OF TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS (ONLY WHEN USING THE RSPF) • Paper sizes that can be used are A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11" and 8-1/2" x 11"R. •...

  • Page 62: One-Sided Copies Of Two-Sided Originals

    COPY FUNCTIONS ONE-SIDED COPIES OF TWO-SIDED ORIGINALS (ONLY WHEN USING THE RSPF) • Paper sizes that can be used are A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11" and 8-1/2" x 11"R. •...

  • Page 63: Two-Sided Copies Using The Bypass Tray

    TWO-SIDED COPIES USING THE BYPASS TRAY Follow the steps below to perform two-sided copying manually. Example: Copying original A and original B onto both sides of the paper If you are using the AR-M165/AR-M206/AR-M207 The AR-M165/AR-M206/AR-M207 is equipped standard with an automatic two-sided copying function that automatically turns over the paper.

  • Page 64: Dual Page Copy (Dual

    DUAL PAGE COPY (Dual page copy) The dual page copy function produces separate copies of open bound original pages. This function is convenient when you wish to make a separate copy of each page of a book or other bound document. Original Copying •...

  • Page 65: Interrupting A Copy Run (Interrupt Copying)

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt copying) A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. (Interrupt copying) When the other job is finished, the copy run will resume using the original copy settings. • Interrupt copying is not possible when the document glass is being used for a copy job and "NO SORT" is selected.

  • Page 66: Convenient Copy Functions

    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains convenient copy functions that can be used when the dual function board (AR-EB9) is installed. Select convenient copy functions after pressing the [COPY] key to select copy mode. ROTATING THE IMAGE 90 DEGREES (Rotation copy) When "Auto paper select mode"...

  • Page 67: Offset Function

    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Place the originals in the document When the START indicator lights, feeder tray or the first original on the replace the original with the next document glass. original and press the [START] key If the originals are placed in the document feeder tray, sort Repeat step 6 until all originals mode will be automatically...

  • Page 68: Copying Multiple Originals Onto A Single

    COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 in 1 / 4 in 1 copy) Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout. This function is convenient when you wish to present multiple pages in a compact format, or show a view of all pages in a document.
  • Page 69 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Select "2in1/4in1" with the [ ] or [ ] Select the borderline setting with the key. [ ] or [ ] key. SPECIAL MODES 2in1 DUAL PAGE COPY PATTERN 1 2in1/4in1 2-SIDED XY ZOOM COPY SPECIAL FUNCTION [OK]:CHANGE BORDER Select solid line, broken line, or none.

  • Page 70: Creating Margins When Copying (Margin Shift)

    CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift) The margin shift function shifts the image to create a margin at the edge of the paper. By default the function creates a 10 mm (1/2") margin at the left edge of the paper. Margin (top) Margin (left edge) Original...

  • Page 71: Erasing Shadows Around The Edges Of A Copy (Erase Copy)

    ERASING SHADOWS AROUND THE EDGES OF A COPY (Erase copy) This feature is used to erase shadows that appear around the edges of copies of books and other thick originals. (Edge erase) The feature can also erase the shadow that appears down the centre of books and other originals that open up. (Centre erase) Both the shadow lines around the edges of copies and the shadow at the centre can be erased.
  • Page 72 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Select the erasure width with the [ ] or [ ] key. If you select 0 mm (0"), the printed result is the same as when "OFF" is selected. Press the [OK] key. You will return to the base screen.

  • Page 73: Card Shot

    CARD SHOT When copying a card, this function allows you to print the front and back sides of the card next to each other on a single sheet of paper. This function creates 2 in 1 images of the front and back side of the card and centres them on the paper. Original Copy CARD...

  • Page 74: Document Glass

    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Press the [START] key ( WXYZ The front side of the card is scanned. @.- _ READ-END Turn the original over on the document glass. Press the [START] key ( Copying will start after both sides of the original have been scanned.

  • Page 75: Appendix

    APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Name Digital Multifunctional System AR-M161/AR-M162/AR-M165 AR-M206/AR-M207 Type Desktop Photoconductive type OPC drum Document glass type Fixed Copy system Laser electrostatic method Originals Sheets, bound documents, max. original size A3 (11" x 17") Copy sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") (A5 (5-1/2"...
  • Page 76 APPENDIX Overall dimensions 590 mm (W) x 595 mm (D) (23-15/64" (W) x 23-7/16" (D)) (with bypass tray folded) Weight (Not including AR-M161: Approx. 29.7kg (65.5 lbs.) toner cartridge) AR-M162/AR-M165: Approx. 30.0kg (66.2 lbs.) AR-M206: Approx. 33.8kg (74.6 lbs.) AR-M207: Approx. 34.2kg (75.3 lbs.) Dimensions 590 mm (W) x 595 mm (D) x 469 mm (H) 590 mm (W) x 595 mm (D) x 520 mm (H)

  • Page 77: Key Operator's Guide

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE PURPOSE OF THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS The key operator programs are used by the administrator of the machine to enable or disable functions to suit the needs of your workplace. This manual explains only the key operator programs that are common to all the functions of the machine, (copy, fax, printer and network scanner functions), as well as key operator programs that are specifically for the copy function.

  • Page 78: Programming A Key Operator Code

    PROGRAMMING A KEY OPERATOR CODE Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key. Press the [OK] key. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEY OP. # CHANGE 2-SIDED COPY SPECIAL MODES SPECIAL FUNCTION ORIG. SIZE ENTER PRESENT:22222 DUPLEX SCAN ACC. PAPER SIZE SET :----- DISPLAY CONTRAST The special function The key operator code screen will appear.

  • Page 79: Key Operator Program List

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST A list of basic programs used for the machine and a list of programs used for the copy function are shown below. Programs for general use of the Programs for Copy Mode machine Program name Page COPY SETTINGS Program name Page...

  • Page 80: Using The Key Operator Programs

    USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key. Select the desired mode with the [ ] or [ ] key. MODE SELECT SPECIAL FUNCTION 2-SIDED COPY KEY OP. # CHANGE SPECIAL MODES SPECIAL FUNCTION COPIER ORIG. SIZE ENTER DUPLEX SCAN ACC.

  • Page 81: Account Control

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE ACCOUNT CONTROL TOTAL/ACCOUNT This program is used to display the page counts of These programs are used to control use of the each account in copy, print, and scan modes, and the machine by account. To access one of these usage limits for copy and print modes.

  • Page 82: Ok] Key

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE Resetting a single account Deleting an account number Select "RESET 1 ACC." with the [ ] or [ ] Select "DELETE" with the [ ] or [ ] key key and then press the [OK] key. and then press the [OK] key. Select the desired account with the [ ] or If you wish to delete all account numbers, [ ] key.

  • Page 83: Account Limit

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE ACCOUNT LIMIT Press the [OK] key. You will return to the screen of step 2. If you wish to set This program is used to set limits for the number of a limit for the other mode (copy or printer), select the pages that can be printed by each account in print mode in step 2 and repeat steps 3 to 4.

  • Page 84: Usb2.0 Mode

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE Select "WAITING COPY LAMP SETTING" and press Select "MEM. FOR PRINTER" and press the [OK] key. the [OK] key. The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. COPY LAMP SETTING MEM. FOR PRINTER Select "ON" or "OFF" with the [ ] or [ ] Select the desired percentage with the [ ] key.

  • Page 85: Return From Copy Mode Timing

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE Select "AUTO CLEAR" and press the [OK] key. The System requirements for USB 2.0 following screen will appear. (Hi-Speed mode) AUTO CLEAR The USB port (USB-2) on the machine supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode. sec. The following system is required to use USB 2.0 (0~120) (Hi-Speed mode): The computer is running Windows XP/2000 and the...

  • Page 86: Key Press Time

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE Select "MESSAGE TIME" and press the [OK] key. The KEY PRESS TIME following screen will appear. This program is used to set the duration of time that a MESSAGE TIME key must be pressed to take effect. SHORT (3 sec.) A longer setting can be selected to prevent keys pressed accidentally from taking effect.

  • Page 87: G Energy Save

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE To enable the setting, select "DISABLE PAPER Select "AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER" and press SIZE SET" and press the [OK] key so that a the [OK] key. The following screen will appear. checkmark appears in the checkbox. AUTO POWER OFF To disable the setting, select "DISABLE PAPER SIZE SET"...

  • Page 88: Copy Settings

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE COPY SETTINGS ERASE ADJUST (When the dual function board is installed) These programs are used to enable various copy This is used to set the default erasure width. functions. To access one of these programs, select The factory default setting is "10 mm (1/2 inch)". "COPIER"...

  • Page 89: Default Exposure

    KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE ROTATION COPY Select "DEFAULT TRAY SET" and press the [OK] key. The following screen will appear. (When the dual function board is installed) DEFAULT TRAY SET If the orientation of the original does not match that of TRAY 1 the paper, the image can be rotated.

  • Page 90: Resolution In Auto/Text Mode

    To re-enable auto paper selection, select "PATTERN 1" is recommended for printed photos, "DISABLE AUTO PAPER SELECTION" once again providing sharp images and good expression of and press the [OK] key so that the checkmark is outlines. cleared from the checkbox.

  • Page 91: Material Safety Data Sheet

    Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 Australia Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. Oceania No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information : 1300-13-50-22 Germany Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH...
  • Page 92 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Revised : Aug.18, 2003 Date Issued : Jun. 1, 2003 MSDS No. F-01211 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner.
  • Page 93 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Revised : Aug.18, 2003 Date Issued : Jun. 1, 2003 MSDS No. F-01211 Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m (Total Dust), 5mg/m (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV(USA) : 10mg/m (Total Dust), 3mg/m (Respirable Dust) Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : Not required under intended use.
  • Page 94 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Revised : Aug.18, 2003 Date Issued : Jun. 1, 2003 MSDS No. F-01211 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m ) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted in 22% of the animals in the middle...
  • Page 95 Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 Australia Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. Oceania No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information : 1300-13-50-22 Germany Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH...
  • Page 96 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 2/4 Date Issued :Jun. 1, 2003 MSDS No. F-31211 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner.
  • Page 97 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 3/4 Date Issued :Jun. 1, 2003 MSDS No. F-31211 Exposure Limit Values OSHA-PEL(USA) : 15mg/m (Total Dust), 5mg/m (Respirable Dust) ACGIH-TLV(USA) : 10mg/m (Total Dust), 3mg/m (Respirable Dust) Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : Not required under intended use. Hand Protection : Not required under intended use.
  • Page 98 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page : 4/4 Date Issued :Jun. 1, 2003 MSDS No. F-31211 Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m ) exposure group, and a minimal to mild degree of fibrosis was noted in 22% of the animals in the middle (4mg/m...

  • Page 99: Index

    INDEX Symbols / Numbers ] key ..............15 DATA indicator ........... 14, 15 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 copy .............66 Default settings ............18 250-sheet paper feed unit / 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit ..41 Developer replacement required icon ...... 28 [2-SIDED COPY] key ..........15 Disable auto paper selection ........
  • Page 100 LINE indicator............15 [READ-END] key ............15 LINE STATUS indicator ..........15 Reducing or enlarging a copy Loading paper ............18 - Automatic ratio selection ........52 Loading paper in the bypass tray ......20 - Preset copy ratios/zoom........52 - XY zoom copying ..........54 Removing the document cover ........
  • Page 101 INDEX BY PURPOSE Convenient copy functions 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 copy .............66 Card shot..............71 Erase copy ..............69 Margin shift..............68 Rotation copy ............64 Sort mode..............64 Copying Automatic ratio selection ...........52 Dual page copy ............62 Interrupt copying ............63 Making a copy darker or lighter.........48 Manual ratio selection (preset copy ratios/zoom)..52 Normal copying - Copying from the document glass ......45...

  • Page 105: Key Operator Code Number: Factory Setting

    KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER: FACTORY SETTING The following is the factory setting of the Key Operator Code Number, which must be used to access the Key Operator Program. Factory setting = 00000 This number must be entered when accessing the Key Operator Program for the first time. (Page 76) •...
  • Page 107 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
  • Page 108 AR-M161/AR-M162/AR-M165/AR-M206/AR-M207 SHARP CORPORATION This manual has been printed using a vegetable-based soy oil ink to help protect the environment. PRINTED IN CHINA Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper 2004M TINSE1334QSZZ...

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