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Sharp AR-281 Operation Manual

Sharp AR-281 Operation Manual

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AR-281
AR-286/AR-336
MODEL
AR-281
AR-286
AR-336
DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
• GETTING STARTED
• MAKING COPIES
• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
• SUPPLIES
• COPIER TROUBLE?
• GENERAL
INFORMATION
• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
• KEY OPERATOR'S
GUIDE
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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-281 AR-286 AR-336 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES • COPIER TROUBLE? • GENERAL AR-281 INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE AR-286/AR-336...
  • Page 2 Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " "...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page Page INTRODUCTION ....2 ● CHAPTER 4 USING THIS MANUAL ....2 ● SUPPLIES PAPER ......4-2 ● Types and sizes of copy paper ..4-2 CHAPTER 1 Loading copy paper ....4-2 GETTING STARTED ADDING TONER ....4-5 ●...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    * The AR-281 is equipped with a single pass feeder (SPF) and the AR-286 and AR-336 are equipped with a reversing automatic document feeder (RADF).

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. Page INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..... 1-2 ● ● ● ● ● CAUTIONS ........1-3 ● ● ● ● ● POWER ON AND OFF ......1-5 ●...

  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS To ensure safety and proper machine performance, please note the following before initial installation and whenever the machine is to be relocated. The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements.

  • Page 7: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. Fusing unit 3. Since a hard disk drive is built into the copier, be sure to turn the power switch to the “OFF”...
  • Page 8 CAUTIONS CAUTION VAROITUS! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TO BEAM. TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN VORSICHT LASER KLASSE 1 TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 UNSICHTBARE YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

  • Page 9: Power On And Off

    POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. When the power switch is turned to the “ON” position, the message “WARMING UP. PLEASE WAIT.” will appear in the message display. Warming Power on up takes about 65 seconds.

  • Page 10: Power Save Modes

    POWER ON AND OFF Power save modes The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption and thereby reduce the cost of operation and to conserve natural resources to help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. ★...

  • Page 11: Information Function

    INFORMATION FUNCTION The information function provides a quick reference guide to the use of the various features and functions of this copier. The information mode can be entered when the copier is in the standby mode. Press the INFORMATION ( ) key in the standby mode.

  • Page 12: Using The Touch Panel

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel You can set or cancel a function displayed on the touch READY TO COPY. panel by pressing (touching) a key with a finger. The touch key operation can be confirmed with a beep tone (and 1.

  • Page 13: Function Setting Icons

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL Function setting icons Selected special functions are indicated with their icons on READY TO COPY. the basic screen. The setting screen for a selected function can be easily called by pressing its icon. (The functions indicated below with *1 have no setting screen and, therefore, no setting screen can be called.) If multiple special functions are selected, up to six icons 1.

  • Page 15: Making Copies

    CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction/enlargement, and exposure adjustments. Page AUDITING ACCOUNTS ......2-2 ● ● ● ● ● USING THE SPF/RADF ......2-3 ● ● ● ● ● COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS ....2-8 ●...

  • Page 16: Auditing Accounts

    AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 8-9 for setting the auditing mode. The initial status of the message display will be: ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER.

  • Page 17: Using The Spf/Radf

    (or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper) is used. ● * The SPF is installed to the AR-281 and the RADF is If the orientation of the originals does not match that installed to the AR-286 and AR-336.
  • Page 18 USING THE SPF/RADF 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face down (AR-281) or face up (AR-286/ AR-336) in the document feeder tray. ● The original size will be indicated on the touch panel, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected.
  • Page 19 USING THE SPF/RADF 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals To copy in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode with the AR-281, an optional duplex module (AR-DU1) must be installed. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face down (AR-281) or face up (AR-286/ AR-336) in the document feeder tray.
  • Page 20 USING THE SPF/RADF 2-sided copies from 2-sided originals This mode cannot be used in the AR-281 because the RADF is needed in this mode. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
  • Page 21 USING THE SPF/RADF 1-sided copies from 2-sided originals This mode cannot be used in the AR-281 because the RADF is needed in this mode. Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.

  • Page 22: Copying From The Document Glass

    COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS ● Use the document glass for copying single originals, If the orientation of the original does not match that bound documents, and other originals that cannot be set of the copy paper when both the original and copy in the SPF/RADF.
  • Page 23 A4 (8-1/2" x 11") can be scanned. 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals To copy in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode with the AR-281, an optional duplex module (AR-DU1) must be installed. Set the last page of the document onto the document Original size detector glass, using the centring scale to position it.
  • Page 24 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS READY TO COPY. Press the key on the touch panel. 2-SIDED COPY AUTO 100% AUTO A4 EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. Press the “OK” key. 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO A4 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Use the 10-key pad to enter the desired number of...

  • Page 25: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    See page 8-15. ● The allowable copy ratio range is limited in the following conditions. Copying from the SPF in the AR-281 : 25% to 200% Photo mode, multi shot, pamphlet copy, repeat copy: 25% to 400% Automatic selection Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass.
  • Page 26 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual selection Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. 1. A4 2. A3 AUTO A4 100% PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO MENU 1 Use the key to select menu 1 or menu 2 for copy MENU READY TO COPY.
  • Page 27 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Use the “PAPER SELECT” key to select the paper tray READY TO COPY. with the desired paper size. 1. A4 ● If the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode is on, the appropriate copy 2. A3 paper size will have been automatically selected based on the original size and selected copy ratio.

  • Page 28: Special Papers (Manual Feed)

    Insert the copy paper all the way into the bypass tray. ● Labels, tracing paper, and other special purpose papers other than SHARP recommended transparency film must be fed individually. Multiple sheets of SHARP recommended transparency film can be loaded in the bypass tray.

  • Page 29: Two-Sided Copying With Bypass Tray

    Two-sided copying with bypass tray Two-sided copies can be made manually using the bypass tray. The procedure described below is useful for users of the AR-281 without an optional duplex module (AR-DU1). Place the first original face down on the document glass and make a copy.

  • Page 30: Exposure Adjustments

    EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS This copier has four exposure modes to choose from: AUTOMATIC, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO and PHOTO. Automatic This is the standard initial setting for this copier. In this mode, the AUTO characteristics of an original being copied are “read” by the exposure system, and exposure adjustments are made automatically.

  • Page 31: Sort/Group

    SORT/GROUP When the SORT ( ) icon is indicated on the touch panel, copies will be collated by sets and then delivered to the exit tray. When the SORT ( ) icon is not indicated, copies will be grouped by originals. ●...

  • Page 32: Job Memory

    JOB MEMORY Frequently used job programs can be stored in one of nine storage registers. This is convenient for quick job recall without losing time manually reprogramming each aspect of the job. ● All functions that can be set in the copy mode except the copy quantity setting can be stored in the job memory.
  • Page 33 JOB MEMORY Deleting a stored job program Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a job program” on the EXIT JOB PROGRAMS previous page. (1. Press the PROGRAM ( ) key. PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. 2. Press the “STORE/DELETE” key.) Select the storage register number of the program to be deleted.

  • Page 34: Interrupting A Copy Run

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUPT can be used to temporarily stop a long copy run so that another job can be run. ● INTERRUPT will not function during duplex copying. ● Duplex copying cannot be selected during interrupt copying. ● When the optional dual tray output unit (AR-TR1) is installed, interrupt copies are output to the second tray of the unit.

  • Page 35: Special Functions

    CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special copying functions including various image editing functions which have been made possible by digital image processing technology. Page XY ZOOM ........3-2 ● ● ● ● ● MARGIN SHIFT ........3-4 ●...

  • Page 36: Xy Zoom

    ● The allowable copy ratio range is limited in the following conditions. Copying from the SPF in the AR-281: 25% to 200% Photo mode, pamphlet copy, repeat copy: 25% to 400% Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass.
  • Page 37 XY ZOOM Press the key. TO COPY. ● The copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction will be highlighted. ZOOM 100% READY TO COPY. Use the reduction, enlargement, and ZOOM ( keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction. ●...

  • Page 38: Margin Shift

    MARGIN SHIFT The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text Original Copy or image to the right both on one-sided copies and on the front side of two- sided copies. The text or image is shifted to the left on the reverse side of two-sided copies.
  • Page 39 MARGIN SHIFT RIGHT LEFT SIDE 1 ● If an optional duplex module (AR-DU1) is not installed in the AR-281, the margin shift setting for the reverse side will not be displayed. DOWN (0~20) Select the shift direction. ● Select “RIGHT”, “LEFT”, “DOWN” or “UP” on the touch panel.

  • Page 40: Erase

    ERASE Edge erase This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode. ● Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. ●...
  • Page 41 ERASE Select the desired erase mode. READY TO COPY. ● Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTRE ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTRE ERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be CANCEL ERASE highlighted. (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTRE ERASE EDGE+CENTRE ERASE Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or centre erase if needed.
  • Page 42 DUAL PAGE COPYING The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces separate copies of two documents placed side by side on the document glass. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature can be used in the one-sided to two-sided copying mode. Place the originals on the document glass with the centre of the two pages aligned with the paper size index A4 (...

  • Page 43: Dual Page Copying

    DUAL PAGE COPYING Ensure that the desired tray is selected. EADY TO COPY. 11 17 ORIGINAL 1. A4 2. A3 AUTO IMAGE AUTO 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Enter the desired number of copies. INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key.

  • Page 44: Multi Shot

    The 2-sided to 1-sided and 2-sided to 2-sided copy modes cannot be selected on the AR-281. ● To copy in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode with the AR-281, an optional duplex module (AR-DU1) must be installed. AUTO Press the SPECIAL MODES key.

  • Page 45: Multi Shot

    MULTI SHOT Press the “MULTI SHOT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. ● The function setting screen for MULTI SHOT will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE READY TO COPY. MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS CANCEL MULTI SHOT TEXT STAMP...
  • Page 46 MULTI SHOT Press the upper “OK” key. CANCEL SHOT LAYOUT BORDER LINE 4inl 16inl Enter the desired number of copies. INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key. INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL ● If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned.

  • Page 47: Covers

    The 2-sided to 1-sided and 2-sided to 2-sided copy modes cannot be selected on the AR-281. ● To copy in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode with the AR-281, an optional duplex module (AR-DU1) must be installed. AUTO Press the SPECIAL MODES key.
  • Page 48 COVERS Select cover placement. ● Select “FRONT”, “BACK” or “FRONT+BACK” on the touch CANCEL COVERS panel. PRINT ON FRONT FRONT BACK FRONT+BACK Indicate whether the front cover sheets are copied on or not. CANCEL ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. If “YES” is selected, the PRINT ON FRONT COVER? first page of the document will be copied onto the front cover sheet.

  • Page 49: Transparency Film With Insert Sheets

    TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS When copying onto transparency film, insert sheets can be placed following each transparent sheet. The insert sheets can be processed blank or can be copied with the same image as the transparent sheets. ● This mode can be selected only in the 1-sided to 1-sided and 2-sided to 1-sided (AR-286/AR-336 only) modes.
  • Page 50 TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS Indicate whether the insert sheets are copied on or not. ● Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. CANCEL PRINT ON THE INSERT Press the upper “OK” key. SHEETS? THE INSERT Load transparency film into the bypass tray. Ensure that the desired tray is selected for insert sheets.

  • Page 51: Pamphlet Copy

    Four pages (1-sided) will be copied onto one sheet.  ● To use the PAMPHLET COPY function in the AR-281, an optional  duplex module (AR-DU1) must be installed.  ●...

  • Page 52: Pamphlet Copy

    PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 2-SIDED RIGHT BINDING ● On the AR-281, the “1-SIDED” and “2-SIDED” keys for the originals are not displayed. Select the type of originals. READY TO COPY. ● Indicate whether the originals are 1-sided or 2-sided using the “1-SIDED”...
  • Page 53 PAMPHLET COPY Check the copy paper selection. ● If the AUTO IMAGE function is selected, reduction or enlargement and image rotation will be automatically performed as required. ● The AUTO IMAGE function is automatically selected when the PAMPHLET COPY function is selected. PAPER SELECT ●...

  • Page 54: Image Editing Functions

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The image editing functions include the following functions. ● Centring: Shifts the image to the centre of copy paper when the original and the copy paper are of different sizes. ● Repeat copy: Produces repeated copies on a single sheet of copy paper.
  • Page 55 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. ● The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY READY TO COPY. TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS SPECIAL MODES INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT...

  • Page 56: Repeat Copy

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS REPEAT COPY REPEAT COPY is used to produce repeated images of an original on a single sheet of paper. Border lines can be drawn to separate repeated images. ● Up to 16 (4 x 4) copies can be made on a single sheet. However part of the original image may not be copied, depending on the original size, copy paper size, and the copy ratio.
  • Page 57 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “IMAGE EDIT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. ● The IMAGE EDIT menu will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO 100% EXPOSURE...
  • Page 58 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. CANCEL BORDER LINE Make all other desired copier selections and enter the INTERRUPT desired number of copies. ● If the required area of the originals is not included on the copies, select a proper reduction ratio. CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM...

  • Page 59: B/W Reverse

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS B/W REVERSE The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. ● When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the TEXT mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is cancelled, the TEXT mode will not automatically be cancelled.
  • Page 60 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. REPEAT COPY REVERSE BINDING Make all other desired copier selections and enter the INTERRUPT desired number of copies. CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key. INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL ● If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start.

  • Page 61: Binding Change

    Binding edge ● This function will not work when non-standard size paper (or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper) is used. ● To use the BINDING CHANGE function in the AR-281, an optional duplex module (AR-DU1) must be installed. 3-27...
  • Page 62 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Place the originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. Press the 2-SIDED COPY key and select the 1-sided to 2- sided copy mode. AUTO Press the SPECIAL MODES key. ● The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. READY TO CO Press the “IMAGE EDIT”...
  • Page 63 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. REVERSE REPEAT COPY REVERSE BINDING Make all other desired copier selections and enter the INTERRUPT desired number of copies. CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key. INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL ●...

  • Page 64: Text Stamp

    TEXT STAMP The text stamp functions include the following functions. These functions are selected by pressing the “TEXT ● Date: Adds the current date to the copies. STAMP” key on the SPECIAL MODES screen and then ● Select stamp: Adds a selected stamp to the copies. selecting from the “TEXT STAMP”...
  • Page 65 TEXT STAMP Press the “TEXT STAMP” key on the touch panel. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear. READY TO COPY. READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES SPECIAL MODES TEXT STAMP DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY SELECT DATE TRANSPARENCY STAMP MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS...
  • Page 66 TEXT STAMP Select the print direction. SELECT DATE STAMP ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the PAGE WATERMARK portrait orientation ( ) must be selected. NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION Press the upper “OK” key. STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE...

  • Page 67: Select Stamp

    TEXT STAMP SELECT STAMP The SELECT STAMP function adds a selected stamp such as “Confidential” and “Urgent” to the copies. The stamp will be printed in white on a shaded background. Urgent ● The stamps which can be selected are: “Confidential”, “Urgent”, “Copy”, “Preliminary”, “Draft”, and “Final”.
  • Page 68 TEXT STAMP Select the desired stamp to be printed. SELECT STAMP CANCEL ● The selected stamp will be highlighted. Confidential Urgent Copy Preliminary Draft Final OPTION Select the pages to be stamped. CANCEL 1ST PAGE ● Indicate whether the stamp is to be printed only on the first page Urgent ONLY or on all pages, by pressing the “1ST PAGE ONLY”...
  • Page 69 TEXT STAMP Press the lower “OK” key. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. CANCEL POSITION SELECT DATE Select the print direction. STAMP ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER portrait orientation ( ) must be selected.

  • Page 70: Watermark

    TEXT STAMP WATERMARK The WATERMARK function adds a selected watermark such as “Confidential” and “Urgent” to the copies. The watermark will be printed in gray tone at the centre of copies. ● The watermarks which can be selected are: “Confidential”, “Urgent”, Draft Draft “Copy”, “Preliminary”, “Draft”, and “Final”.
  • Page 71 TEXT STAMP Press the “WATERMARK” key on the touch panel. ECIAL MODES ● The setting screen for WATERMARK will appear. EXT STAMP READY TO COPY. SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER WATERMARK CANCEL 1ST PAGE Confidential Urgent PRINT ONLY DIRECTION Copy Preliminary Draft...
  • Page 72 TEXT STAMP Press the lower “OK” key. ● The TEXT STAMP menu will appear again. CANCEL SELECT DATE Select the print direction. STAMP PAGE ● If the PAMPHLET COPY function is used with this function, the WATERMARK NUMBER portrait orientation ( ) must be selected.

  • Page 73: Page Number

    TEXT STAMP PAGE NUMBER The PAGE NUMBER function adds page numbers to the copies. ● The page number format can be selected from three types. ● The page number print position is automatically selected depending on the selected page number format. ●...
  • Page 74 TEXT STAMP Press the “PAGE NUMBER” key on the touch panel. ECIAL MODES ● The setting screen for PAGE NUMBER will appear. EXT STAMP READY TO COPY. SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PAGE NUMBER CANCEL FIRST PAGE PRINT NUMBER DIRECTION -1-,-2-,-3-..
  • Page 75 TEXT STAMP Press the upper “OK” key. EXT STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. CLEAR ALL Press the START ( ) key. ● START If the document feeder is used, copying will start after all originals are scanned.

  • Page 76: Setting Review

    SETTING REVIEW The current settings of copier functions can be displayed on the touch panel. Press the REVIEW ( ) key. ● The REVIEW screen will appear. The settings of the duplex mode (1-sided to 1-sided, etc.), sort/ group mode, and special functions will be displayed. The exposure, paper size, and copy ratio which are displayed on the 100% basic screen will not be displayed on the REVIEW screen.

  • Page 77: Supplies

    CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner. Page PAPER ......... 4-2 ● ● ● ● ● Types and sizes of copy paper ......4-2 Loading copy paper ........ 4-2 ADDING TONER ........4-5 ●...

  • Page 78: Paper

    (176 g/m (65 lbs.)) ● For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. * For paper weighing from 105 to 128 g/m (28 to 34 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is the maximum size that can be fed through the bypass tray.
  • Page 79 PAPER Loading paper in paper trays 1 and 2 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. Only use paper within the Sharp specification and follow the paper manufacturer’s instructions regarding fanning and loading the paper. ● The tray holds 500 sheets of paper.
  • Page 80 PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. Adjust the paper size indicator to match the paper size to be set. ● Slide the paper size indicator to the right or left to match the paper size.

  • Page 81: Adding Toner

    For best copying results, be sure to use GUIDANCE.)” will appear in the message display before the toner only Sharp products. The package of supply is completely empty. If copying is continued, copies will Sharp toner has the Genuine Supplies gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message label.

  • Page 82: Adding Toner

    ADDING TONER Place the new toner cartridge with the tabs in the notches as shown. Slide the toner cartridge along the guides over the toner hopper. Hold the toner cartridge with one hand while pulling on the sealing tape to remove it. Sealing tape Tap on the top of the toner cartridge 5 times to start the flow of toner into the toner hopper.

  • Page 83: Used Toner Disposal

    ● Keep the full toner collecting container until the next regular service call. Your authorised Sharp Service Technician will collect the container for disposal. Install a new toner collecting container until it clicks into place.

  • Page 84: Storage Of Supplies

    Sharp toner has the Genuine Supplies label. GENUINE SUPPLIES Photoconductive drum The AR-281/AR-286/AR-336 Copiers have advanced process control technology which improves copy quality uniformity. This feature stabilizes copy quality throughout the life of the photoconductive drum by automatically compensating for the changes in drum charac- teristics due to wear, operator use patterns, and environmental conditions.

  • Page 85: Copier Trouble

    CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes how to remove misfed originals and paper and other common trouble remedies. Page ● ● ● ● ● MISFEED REMOVAL ....... 5-2 ● ● ● ● ● MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ......5-11 ● ● ● ● ● TROUBLESHOOTING ......

  • Page 86: Misfeed Removal

    P. 5-6) P. 5-4) P. 5-7) P. 5-5) P. 5-9) Misfeed in the SPF (AR-281) A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. When the SPF misfeeds an original sheet, the copier will stop and the misfeed message will appear. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 87 MISFEED REMOVAL (A) Open the document feeder cover and remove the original. ● Rotate the roller in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the misfed original. NOTE: A message may appear indicating the number of originals which must be returned to the document feeder tray. Return the originals and press the START ( ) key to resume copying.
  • Page 88 MISFEED REMOVAL (C) Open the feeding roller cover and the document feeder cover, and remove the original. NOTE: After misfed originals are removed from locations A, B and/or C, a message may appear indicating the number of originals which must be returned to the document feeder tray. Return the originals and press the START ( ) key to resume copying.
  • Page 89 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in paper trays 1 and 2 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the right side cover. ● Hold the handle and gently open the cover. ● If any paper is set in the bypass tray, remove the paper and close the bypass tray before opening the right side cover.
  • Page 90 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the transport area A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the front cover. Remove the misfed paper. Transport lever Turn the transport lever to the left. CAUTION The area behind the transport lever is hot. Use sufficient care in handling this lever.
  • Page 91 MISFEED REMOVAL Turn the transport lever back into place. Transport lever Close the front cover. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. NOTE: If the optional finisher (AR-FN1N or AR-FN2) is fitted, please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment for additional misfeed removal help.
  • Page 92 MISFEED REMOVAL Remove the misfed paper. If the misfed paper is in the inner part of the exit area: Turn roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow and remove the paper. Roller rotating knob B If the misfed paper is deep in the fusing unit, lift the fusing unit Fusing unit tab tab and remove any misfed paper.
  • Page 93 Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the duplex module A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. In the AR-281, the duplex module is provided as an optional component. NOTE: If the optional finisher (AR-FN1N or AR-FN2) is fitted, please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment for additional misfeed removal help.
  • Page 94 MISFEED REMOVAL Remove the misfed paper from the section below the exit area. Close the exit area cover. If the misfed paper is in the right side of the duplex module: Open the right side cover. ● Hold the handle and gently open the cover. ●...

  • Page 95: Maintenance Required

    MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message “READY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE REQUIRED)” appears in the message display, service by an authorised Sharp Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your Service Centre as soon as possible. 5-11...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Place the original face down in the the document feeder tray document feeder tray (AR-281), face Blank copies. (AR-281), face up in the document up in the document feeder tray feeder tray (AR-286/AR-336) or (AR-286/AR-336) or face down on the face down on the document glass? document glass.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    See page 6-7. If a problem persists after checking the above, please consult your key operator prior to contacting your authorised Sharp Service Centre. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into this copier. Should the copier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem and stop the copier to prevent damage.

  • Page 99: General Information

    CHAPTER 6 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes general information for using this copier. Page PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...... 6-2 ● ● ● ● ● Exterior ......... 6-2 Interior .......... 6-3 Operation panel ........6-4 Touch panel (Basic screen) ......6-5 USER MAINTENANCE ......

  • Page 100: Part Names And Functions

    Adjust to the size of the originals. Keep paper clips here. Document feeder tray Bypass tray paper guides Holds up to 30 (AR-281) or 50 (AR-286/AR-336) Adjust to the width of the copy paper. originals. Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of paper.

  • Page 101: Interior

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior Bypass tray Corona unit Special papers (including transparency film) and The unit is used to charge the photoconductive copy paper can be fed from the bypass tray. drum. Document feeder indicators (AR-286/AR-336) Toner hopper Original feed indicator Contains toner.

  • Page 102: Operation Panel

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL DATA ON LINE PRINT START CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR COPY PROGRAM The key and indicators are not used for the copier features. LCD touch panel START ( ) key and indicator Copying is possible when the indicator is on. Displays information to assist the operator.

  • Page 103: Touch Panel (Basic Screen)

    * To select the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode on REVIEW ( ) key the AR-281, an optional duplex module Press to check the settings of selected functions. (AR-DU1) must be installed. OUTPUT key Press to select the finisher mode: SORT or GROUP.

  • Page 104: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE The document glass and the document cover (RADF transport belt) must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass and the document cover (RADF transport belt) with a soft, clean cloth. ●...

  • Page 105: Touch Panel Contrast Adjustment

    TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT The contrast of the touch panel can be adjusted as below. Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key. Press the “DISPLAY CONTRAST” key on the touch ETTINGS panel. DISPLAY KEY OPERATOR CONTRAST PROGRAMS Press the “LIGHTER” or “DARKER” key to adjust the TTINGS contrast.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS COPIER AR-281 AR-286 AR-336 Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original feed system Single pass feeder Reversing automatic document (SPF) feeder (RADF) Original sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17") Copy sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A6 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Image loss: Max.
  • Page 107 Up to 30 sheets for B4 and A3 (8-1/2" x 14" Up to 15 sheets for B4 and and 11" x 17") originals A3 (8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17") originals DUPLEX MODULE (optional in AR-281) Paper type Ordinary paper only Number of copies 1 (trayless system) Copy paper size A5, A4, A4R, B4, A3 (8-1/2"...

  • Page 109: Optional Equipment

    CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the Finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC1), Stand/500-sheet Paper Drawer (AR-DE1N), and Dual Tray Output Unit (AR-TR1). Page SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......7-2 ● ● ● ● ● FINISHER (AR-FN1N) ......7-3 ●...

  • Page 110: System Configuration

    The options which are available for this copier are shown below. Finisher (AR-FN2) Finisher (AR-FN1N) Large capacity tray (AR-LC1) Exit tray (AR-TE1) Dual tray output unit (AR-TR1) Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE1N) 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS1) In the AR-281, the duplex module (AR-DU1) is provided as an optional component.

  • Page 111: Finisher (Ar-Fn1N)

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by original. When the optional finisher (AR-FN1N) is in- stalled, the copier can automatically staple the sorted copies. Each collated set of copies or group of copies can be stacked offset from the previous set.

  • Page 112: Offset Stack

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Offset stack In the initial setting, the offset tray will move from side to side so that OUTPUT each copy set is offset by approximately 30 mm (1.2 inch). TOP TRAY When the offset stack function is disabled, the offset tray will not move from side to side.

  • Page 113: Sort And Group

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Sort and group When SORT is selected, the SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and copies will be collated by sets. When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and collated copies will be stapled automatically. When the SORT or STAPLE SORT icon is not indicated on the touch panel, copies will be grouped by originals.

  • Page 114: Staple Sort

    A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17") paper, the copies will not be sta- pled. ● The stapling positions shown in the left figures are the factory default positions for the AR-281 and AR-286/AR-336. AR-286/AR-336 Stapling position Press the OUTPUT key.
  • Page 115 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Select the desired stapling position. OPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) ● The AR-FN1N finisher has three selectable stapling positions as shown below. STAPLE SORT SORT GROUP Press the “OK” key. READY TO COPY. (DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT...
  • Page 116 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Using the document glass Set the original on the document glass with the corner Stapling position to be stapled to the upper right. ● Copy from the last page to the first page. ● If the number of copies in one set is more than 50 for A4 or A4R (8-1/2"...
  • Page 117 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Press the “OK” key. READY TO COPY. OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO A4 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Set the number of copies. INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key.

  • Page 118: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple cartridge replacement The message “SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES.” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
  • Page 119 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicks in place. ● Insert the new cartridge by aligning the arrows on the cartridge with those on the box. Check that the cartridge locks in place by pulling it slightly.

  • Page 120: Staple Jam Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM.” will be displayed. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below. While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. Turn the stapler unit to face up.
  • Page 121 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Return the lever to its original position. Insert the staple box to the stapler unit until it clicks in place. Return the stapler unit to face down. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. 7-13...

  • Page 122: Misfeed Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( ) key for more detailed information as necessary.
  • Page 123 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 2, open the cover of the paper feed area of the finisher. Remove the misfed paper. If the misfed paper cannot be removed in step 4, close the cover of the paper feed area and open the top cover. Remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 124 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the lower transport area A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
  • Page 125 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Open the paper transport area cover of the finisher. Use the transport area lever to open the transport. Remove the misfed paper. Close the transport. 7-17...
  • Page 126 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Remove the misfed paper. ● Remove the misfed paper from the paper transport area. ● If the misfed paper is not seen in the paper transport area, turn the roller rotating knob to feed the paper. Roller rotating knob Close the paper transport area cover.

  • Page 127: Finisher (Ar-Fn2)

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) The copier has two different finisher modes: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies by original. When the optional finisher (AR-FN2) is installed, the copier can automatically staple the sorted copies. Each collated set of copies or group of copies can be stacked offset from the previous set.

  • Page 128: Offset Stack

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Offset stack OUTPUT In the initial setting, the top tray is selected. To select the offset tray, press the OUTPUT key and then the TOP TRAY “OFFSET TRAY” key on the touch panel. If the offset tray is selected, each copy set will be offset by a minimum of 15 mm for A4 paper (61/64 inch for 8-1/2"...

  • Page 129: Sort And Group

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Sort and group When SORT is selected, the SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and copies will be collated by sets. When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( ) icon will be indicated and collated copies will be stapled automatically. When the SORT or STAPLE SORT icon is not indicated on the touch panel, copies will be grouped by originals.

  • Page 130: Staple Sort

    Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the STAPLE SORT mode. Only A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size paper can be selected in the STAPLE SORT mode. Using the SPF/RADF AR-281 Set the originals in the document feeder tray. Stapling position ●...
  • Page 131 FINISHER (AR-FN2) Press the “OK” key. READY TO COPY. (DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO A4 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Set the number of copies. INTERRUPT ● If A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper has not been selected, press the “PAPER SELECT”...
  • Page 132 FINISHER (AR-FN2) Using the document glass Set the original on the document glass with the corner to be stapled to the upper right. Stapling position ● Copy from the last page to the first page. ● If the number of copies in one set is more than 30, the copies will not be stapled.
  • Page 133 FINISHER (AR-FN2) Set the number of copies. INTERRUPT ● If A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper is not selected, press the “PAPER SELECT” key and select a paper tray containing A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper. CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM Press the START ( ) key.

  • Page 134: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Staple cartridge replacement The message “ADD STAPLES.” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: Open the stapler cover. Lift the green release lever and remove the staple cartridge from the stapler. ●...

  • Page 135: Staple Jam Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Staple jam removal The message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE ● If the cartridge is empty (a few staples might remain in JAM” will appear either when the staple cartridge is empty the cartridge), refer to the section entitled “Staple or when there is a staple jam.

  • Page 136: Misfeed Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear along with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( ) key for more detailed information.
  • Page 137 FINISHER (AR-FN2) Remove the misfed paper. Rotate the paper feed area cover as shown to open it. Remove the misfed paper. Open the paper guide and remove the misfed paper. Close the paper feed area cover and then close the top cover.

  • Page 138: Large Capacity Tray (Ar-Lc1)

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1) The large capacity tray provides the added convenience of having 3,000 additional sheets of A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper available. NOTE: To install the large capacity tray, an optional stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE1N) or an equivalent stand must be installed. PART NAMES Paper tray control button Specifications...

  • Page 139: Loading Copy Paper

    When the button lamp goes out, pull the paper tray out. ● Do not pull the paper tray out before the button lamp goes out. Only use paper within the Sharp specification and follow the paper manufacturer’s instructions regarding fanning and loading the paper.

  • Page 140: Misfeed Removal

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( key for more detailed information as necessary.
  • Page 141 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1) Push the large capacity tray toward the copier and latch it into place. If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull the tray out. ● When pulling the large capacity tray out, be sure to pull it out after the paper tray control button lamp goes out.

  • Page 142: Stand/500-Sheet Paper Drawer

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER AR-DE1N This optional stand with a paper tray provides the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. Even greater paper capacity and size flexibility are available when the stand is equipped with an op- tional auxiliary 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS1).

  • Page 143: Loading Copy Paper

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE1N) Loading copy paper The method of loading of copy paper for the paper tray of the 500- sheet paper drawer is the same as for the paper trays in the copier. See page 4-3. The method of changing the copy paper size is also the same for the paper trays in the copier.

  • Page 144: Misfeed Removal

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE1N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ( key for more detailed information as necessary.

  • Page 145: Dual Tray Output Unit (Ar-Tr1)

    DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT AR-TR1 This optional unit can deliver interrupt copies to the lower exit tray. PART NAMES Upper exit tray (AR-TE1) Lower exit tray (AR-TE1) Upper exit tray (First tray) ● Ordinary (non-interrupt) copies are deposited in the upper exit tray. Lower exit tray (Second tray) ●...

  • Page 146: Specifications

    DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT (AR-TR1) Specifications Exit tray capacity Upper tray : 250 sheets Lower tray : 100 sheets Paper size Upper tray : A6 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17") Lower tray : A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17") Paper weight Upper tray : 52 to 128 g/m (14 lbs.

  • Page 147: Key Operator's Guide

    This chapter contains information on all of the programs used by the key operator. The programs allow the key operator to tailor many functions of the AR-281/AR-286/AR-336 for specific modes of operation. These programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered.

  • Page 148: Key Operator Code Number

    KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER A key operator code number must be registered before a key operator program can be used. The key operator must remember this number. Only this registered number will allow access to the key operator programs. Registering the key operator code number Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key.
  • Page 149 KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE.” KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS key. OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE. AE:3 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT. TONER SAVE MODE. ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS. Choose a new 5-digit code number and enter it using the INTERRUPT 10-key pad.

  • Page 150: Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS A complete list of all key operator programs is provided below. These programs can only be accessed by first entering the key operator code number. The key operator programs are grouped into four categories: account control, other function settings, timer settings, and enable/disable settings.
  • Page 151 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Page No. Date Format Sets the initial date format. 8-18 Setting Date and Time Adjusts the date and time. 8-19 Adjustment Rotation Copy Enables/disables rotation of original images. 8-19 Setting Size Setting for Sets a paper size in each tray with [EXTRA] setting.
  • Page 152 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Page No. Disabling of Prevents damage to the stapler while awaiting 8-25 Stapler repair service. (The stapler is included in the optional finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2).) Disabling of Prevents the selection of COVERS mode. 8-25 Covers Mode Disabling of...

  • Page 153: Using The Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Using the key operator programs Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key. Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel. ● The following display will appear. EXIT KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE. EXIT CUSTOM SETTINGS DISPLAY KEY OPERATOR...
  • Page 154 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Select the desired category on the touch panel. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Example: To select the account control category, press the COPIER MODE “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key. OTHER FUNCTION TIMER SETTINGS SETTINGS ENABLE/DISABLE ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS Press the key of the desired program on the touch panel. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Example: To see the number of copies per account, press the...

  • Page 155: Account Control

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ACCOUNT CONTROL The programs of this category are used to set the internal auditor functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key and then selecting the desired program key. Auditing Mode This program is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode. When disabled, the message in the display will be “READY TO COPY.”...

  • Page 156: Resetting Account

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Resetting Account This program is used to reset all audit accounts or to selectively reset individual accounts. When the “RESETTING ACCOUNT.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS RESETTING ACCOUNT. ACCOUNT NUMBER OF NUMBER COPIES MADE MAXIMUM...
  • Page 157 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To register accounts Press the “ENTER” key. Enter a 5-digit account number (00001 to 99999) using the 10-key pad. ● Select a number different from the key operator code number. Press the “ENTER” key. ● If a number that is already registered is entered, the message “THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED.”...

  • Page 158: Account Limit Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To print all registered account numbers Press the “PRINT” key. ● The copier will start printing. To stop printing after starting, press the “CANCEL” key. Press the “OK” key to exit the program. Account Limit Setting This program is used to set the maximum number of copies which can be made against a registered account number.

  • Page 159: Account Number Security

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To set a limit for all accounts Press the “LIMIT” (ALL ACCOUNTS) key on the touch panel. ● “ALL” will appear under “ACCOUNT NUMBER”. Enter the upper limit (max. 999,999) for all accounts. ● To cancel the limit for all accounts, proceed to step 3 without entering a limit.
  • Page 160 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to adjust various settings of copier functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key. Key Operator Code Number Change See page 8-2, KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER.

  • Page 161: Add Or Change Extra Preset Ratios

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Add or Change Extra Preset Ratios Two extra preset copy ratios can be added within both the reduction range (25% to 99%) and the enlargement range (101% to 800%). Only added preset copy ratios can be changed. The standard preset copy ratios are fixed in memory and cannot be changed.

  • Page 162: Initial Margin Shift Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Margin Shift Setting Set the initial margin shift value with this program. When the “INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT CANCEL SETTING. SET THE INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT. SIDE 1 SIDE 2 (0~20)

  • Page 163: Stream Feeding Mode

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Status Setting The copier will assume the initial settings when it is turned on, when the CLEAR ALL ( ) key is pressed, or when the auto clear interval has elapsed after a copy run. Use this program to establish the initial settings.
  • Page 164 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Staple Position Setting This program is used to select the initial stapling position for the optional finisher (AR-FN1N only). When the “STAPLE POSITION SETTING.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS STAPLE POSITION SETTING.

  • Page 165: Rotation Copy Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Date and Time Adjustment This program is used to adjust the date and time which will be used for printing date. When the “DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT.” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT.
  • Page 166 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Size Setting for [EXTRA] The paper sizes in the paper trays (except an optional large capacity tray) can be changed by the users. The copier senses the paper sizes with the paper size indicators in the paper trays. If a paper size indicator is set to [EXTRA] and this program is used, the copier can sense paper sizes as selected on the setting screen.

  • Page 167: Timer Settings

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS TIMER SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to set the timers for some functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “TIMER SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key. Auto Power Shut-off Timer The auto power shut-off mode is a function to turn off the power automatically once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is...

  • Page 168: Preheat Mode Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Preheat Mode Setting Preheat mode functions to control the power consumption by lowering the temperature of the fusing unit to a programmed level once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on. This function lowers user’s electricity bill, reduces waste of natural resources, and cuts down on environmental pollution.

  • Page 169: Disabling Of Auto Paper Selection

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to enable or disable some functions. These programs can be set or cancelled by pressing the check box of each program. Disabling of Auto Paper Selection This program is used to prevent automatic paper selection. When disabled, the copier will not automatically select a paper tray containing paper that matches the size of the original placed on the document glass or in the document feeder.

  • Page 170: Disabling Deletion Of Job Programs

    The rest of the copier in the meantime will remain operable. (In the AR-281, the duplex system is optional.) To disable the duplex system, press the check box of “DISABLING OF DUPLEX COPYING.” to display a check mark in the check box.

  • Page 171: Disabling Of Stapler

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Stapler This program is used to enable or disable the stapler of the optional finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2). If the stapler malfunctions, it can be disabled to prevent further malfunction or possible damage to the stapler until it is serviced. To disable the stapler, press the check box of “DISABLING OF STAPLER.”...
  • Page 172 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Second Tray Output in Interrupt This program is used to disable output of copies to the second tray in interrupt copying for the optional dual tray output unit (AR-TR1). To disable output of copies to the second tray in interrupt copying, press the check box of “DISABLING OF SECOND TRAY OUTPUT IN INTERRUPT.”...

  • Page 173: Total Count

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Bypass-Tray When Offset Tray Selected This program is used to disable the use of the bypass tray when the offset tray is selected for the optional finisher (AR-FN2 only). To disable use of the bypass tray when the offset tray is selected, press the “DISABLING OF BYPASS-TRAY WHEN OFFSET TRAY SELECTED.”...

  • Page 174: Key Operator Assistance Call

    If the trouble cannot be easily remedied, use key operator program “DISABLING OF STAPLER” (page 8- 25) to prevent the use of the stapler. Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service. THE FINISHER IS OUT OF SERVICE. Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service.

  • Page 175: Key Operator Code Number

    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.
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  • Page 177 Required in IEC-950 (EN 60 950) - Europe • The equipment should be installed near an accessible socket outlet for easy disconnection. Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The mains lead of this equipment is already fitted with a mains plug which is either a non-rewireable (moulded) or a rewireable type.
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