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Sharp AR-287 Operation Manual

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AR-287/AR-337
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DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
GETTING STARTED
MAKING COPIES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLIES
COPIER TROUBLE?
GENERAL
INFORMATION
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  • Page 1 AR-287/AR-337 AR-407 MODEL AR-287 AR-337 AR-407 DIGITAL COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SUPPLIES COPIER TROUBLE? GENERAL INFORMATION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Page...
  • Page 2 To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the copier’s serial number located on the left hand side at the rear corner of the copier. AR-287/AR-337/AR-407 Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number CINSE1949FC51...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 2 USING THIS MANUAL ... 2 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ... 1-2 CAUTIONS ... 1-3 POWER ON AND OFF ... 1-5 Power save modes ... 1-5 INFORMATION FUNCTION ... 1-7 USING THE TOUCH PANEL ... 1-8 How to use the touch panel ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The AR-287, AR-337 and AR-407 copiers are digital image processing copiers which provide high productivity and convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions. Amongst their many useful features and functions are the document feeder, various special functions such as dual page copying, margin shift, erase, XY zoom, and black and white reverse functions, photo copying, and an internal auditor.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS CAUTIONS POWER ON AND OFF Power save modes INFORMATION FUNCTION USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel Selection of function Function setting icons Page...

  • 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

    “BATTERY DISPOSAL” CONTAINS MANGANESE DIOXIDE LITHIUM BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR SHARP DEALER OR SERVICER FOR INSTRUCTIONS. Fusing unit Photoconductive drum Caster Release...
  • Page 8 CAUTIONS Cautions on laser Wave length 785 nm Pulse times (2.274 µs ±2.3 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.24 mW - 0.60 mW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

  • Page 9: Power On And Off

    “ON” position, the message “ ” will appear in the message display. Warming up takes about 65 seconds for the AR-287/337 and about 75 seconds for the AR-407. Once the copier is ready, the message display will change to “...
  • Page 10 POWER ON AND OFF ® As an NERGY Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Auto power shut-off mode If the auto power shut-off mode is enabled, the copier will automatically turn off the power once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or the power is first turned on.

  • 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. EXIT INFORMATION SELECT INFORMATION. COPIER ADDING TONER INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 12: Using The Touch Panel

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO RECALL STORE/DELETE Selection of function CANCEL ERASE (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE READY TO COPY.

  • Page 13: Function Setting Icons

    Function setting icons READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 READY TO COPY. CANCEL ERASE (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE Margin shift (p.3-4) Erase (p.3-6) Dual page copying (p.3-8) Multi shot (p.3-10) Covers (p.3-13) Transparency film with insert sheets (p.3-15) Pamphlet copy (p.3-17) Job build (p.3-20)

  • Page 15: Making Copies

    CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction/enlargement, and exposure adjustments. AUDITING ACCOUNTS USING THE RSPF COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) Two sided copying with bypass tray EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS SORT/GROUP JOB MEMORY...

  • 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 9 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE for setting the auditing mode. INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR...

  • Page 17: Using The Radf

    USING THE RADF The RADF (reversing automatic document feeder) will handle multiple originals. Before loading originals into the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them. Damaged or crumpled originals or originals which have been folded may misfeed in the RADF or cause incorrect size detection.

  • Page 18: Using The Radf

    USING THE RADF READY TO COPY. (DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) ORIGINAL 8/ 11 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR 1-sided copies of 1-sided originals Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
  • Page 19 Maximum height line AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM...
  • Page 20 USING THE RADF Maximum height line AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR...
  • Page 21 Maximum height line AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM...

  • Page 22: Glass

    COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Use the document glass for copying single originals, bound documents, and other originals that cannot be set in the RADF. Only 1-sided to 1-sided and 1-sided to 2-sided copying can be selected when copying from the document glass. Duplex copying will not work when a non-standard sized paper or 5-1/2"...

  • Page 23: Copying From The Document Glass

    INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Original size detector Centring scale AUTO COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Press the START key. If the copier is in the GROUP mode (the sort icon is not displayed on the touch panel), copying will start and the number in the copy quantity display will decrease by 1 each time a copy is made.
  • Page 24 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS READY TO COPY. 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. 2-SIDED COPY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL.

  • Page 25: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    “ZOOM” keys on the touch panel. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% (for the AR-407) or from 25% to 800% (for the AR-287 and AR-337) in 1% increments. KEY OPERATOR A total of four extra preset copy ratios, two each for reduction and enlargement, can be added.
  • Page 26 Zoom ratios: Any ratio from 25% to 400% (800% for the AR-287 and AR-337) can be set in 1% increments. Press a reduction or enlargement key to set the approximate ratio, then press the key to decrease the ratio or the to increase the ratio.
  • Page 27 READY TO COPY. 121% 11 17 8/ 14 8/ 14 8/ 11 8/ 14 11 17 ZOOM 129% 11 17 8/ 11 8/ 11 11 17 100% 8/ 11 5/ 8/ 5/ 8/ 8/ 11 XY ZOOM MENU AUTO IMAGE AUTO AUTO 11 17 100%...

  • 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, when the heavy paper which is out of spec. for duplex module is used. CLEAR ALL / 11 8/ 11R 1 17 START O 8/ 11 100% R SELECT COPY RATIO...

  • Page 30: Exposure Adjustments

    EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS This copier has four exposure modes to choose from: AUTOMATIC, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO and PHOTO. AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO AUTO EXPOSURE PAPER AUTO 1.8/ 1 2.11 1 TEXT TEXT/PHOTO PHOTO AUTO 8/ EXPOSURE PAPER SE TEXT/PHOTO EXPOSURE PAPE 2-16 Automatic This is the standard initial setting for this copier.

  • 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. When the RADF is used for copying, copies will be collated in the default setting.

  • 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 EXIT JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. RECALL STORE/DELETE JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. A JOB PROGRAM HAS BEEN ALREADY STORED. STORE ANOTHER PROGRAM? CANCEL DELETE STORE RECALL STORE/DELETE EXIT JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. RECALL STORE/DELETE CLEAR LEAR PROGRAM EXIT JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER.

  • 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, tandem copying and the JOB BUILD function can not be selected during interrupt copying. When an 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. XY ZOOM MARGIN SHIFT ERASE DUAL PAGE COPYING MULTI SHOT COVERS TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Job build ...

  • Page 36: Xy Zoom

    If this feature is selected, the copy ratios can be set from 25% to 400%. (for the AR-407) or from 25% to 800% (for the AR-287 and AR-337). The illustrations below describe the case of the AR-407.
  • Page 37 TO COPY. ZOOM 100% READY TO COPY. ZOOM 141% 100% 200% CANCEL XY ZOOM AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 400% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 XÑ50% YÑ70% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR...

  • Page 38: Margin Shift

    MARGIN SHIFT Original Copy Expanded margin (Initial setting: copy image shifted to the right) Margin is expanded here. Margin is expanded here. READY TO CO The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text or image to the right both on one-sided copies and on the front side of two- sided copies.
  • Page 39 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CANCEL MARGIN SHIFT RIGHT LEFT SIDE 1 DOWN (0~1) inch RIGHT...

  • Page 40: Erase

    ERASE Edge erase Center erase Edge + center erase READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO This copier has an edge erase mode and a center erase mode.
  • Page 41 READY TO COPY. CANCEL ERASE (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE CANCEL ERASE (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE CANCEL (0~1) inch INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11...
  • Page 42 DUAL PAGE COPYING Paper size index READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY...

  • Page 43: Dual Page Copying

    EADY TO COPY. 11 17 ORIGINAL 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO IMAGE AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO IMAGE AUTO...

  • Page 44: Multi Shot

    MULTI SHOT READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO AUTO READY TO CO 3-10 The MULTI SHOT function is used to copy several originals, collectively in a specified order, onto one sheet. When the MULTI SHOT is selected, the copy ratio is limited between 25% and 400%.
  • Page 45 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CANCEL MULTI SHOT LAYOUT BORDER 2inl 4inl 8inl 16inl CANCEL MULTI SHOT LAYOUT...
  • Page 46 MULTI SHOT CANCEL SHOT LAYOUT BORDER LINE 4inl 16inl INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO IMAGE AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-12 Press the upper “OK”...

  • Page 47: Covers

    COVERS AUTO READY TO CO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents.
  • Page 48 COVERS CANCEL COVERS PRINT ON FRONT FRONT BACK FRONT+BACK CANCEL PRINT ON FRONT COVER? NT+BACK NCEL T ON FRONT COVER? CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM 3-14 Select cover placement. Select “FRONT”, “BACK” or “FRONT+BACK” on the touch panel. Indicate whether the front cover sheets are copied on or not.

  • Page 49: Transparency Film With Insert Sheets

    TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS INSERTS WITH PRINTING INSERTS WITHOUT PRINTING READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT...
  • Page 50 TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS CANCEL PRINT ON THE INSERT SHEETS? THE INSERT ORIGINAL 8/ 11 8/ 11 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO 8/ 11 100% PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END].

  • Page 51: Pamphlet Copy

    PAMPHLET COPY Originals (1-sided) Originals (2-sided) READY TO CO The PAMPHLET COPY function is used to arrange copies in proper order for eventual center-stapling and folding into a booklet. If the copy ratio is 100% and the auto paper select mode is on, the copy paper selected will be twice the size of the originals and will be copied on both sides.
  • Page 52 PAMPHLET COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT TEXT STAMP AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. CANCEL PAMPHLET COPY ORIGINAL LEFT BINDING 1-SIDED...
  • Page 53 AUTO 11 17 PAPER SELECT INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 11 17 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Check the copy paper selection. When the desired paper size is not selected, touch the desired paper tray on the touch panel then the AUTO IMAGE key.

  • Page 54: Image Editing Functions

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The image editing functions include the following functions. Job build: Makes copies from a large volume of originals (up to 120 pages) using the document feeder. Centering: Shifts the image to the center of copy paper when the original and the copy paper are of different sizes.
  • Page 55 READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT JOB BUILD CENTERING...

  • Page 56: Centering

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO CENTERING 3-22 Press the START key. Scanning of the first section will start. After the first section of original pages has been fed and the START lights up, remove the scanned originals from the exit area, set the next section of original pages into...
  • Page 57 READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO 11 17...

  • Page 58: Repeat Copy

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO IMAGE AUTO 11 17 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO REPEAT COPY 3-24 Press the START key. If the document feeder is used, scanning of originals and copying will start.
  • Page 59 8/ 11R 1.8/ 11 2.11 17 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 POSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RA READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO 11 17 100%...
  • Page 60 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS CANCEL BORDER LINE CANCEL BORDER LINE INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO IMAGE AUTO 11 17 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-26 Select a type of border line.

  • Page 61: B/W Reverse

    B/W REVERSE READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT JOB BUILD...
  • Page 62 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS CENTERING REPEAT COPY INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-28 Press the upper “OK” key. Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies.

  • Page 63: Binding Change

    BINDING CHANGE This function rotates the image of originals of the second side in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode. This function is useful for copying 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" originals in the 1-sided to 2-sided copy mode to allow left side binding. Original Portrait orientation setting Landscape orientation setting...
  • Page 64 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS AUTO READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT JOB BUILD...
  • Page 65 CENTERING REPEAT COPY INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies.

  • Page 66: Text Stamp

    TEXT STAMP The text stamp functions include the following functions. Date: Adds the current date to the copies. Select stamp: Adds a selected stamp to the copies. The stamp will be printed in white on a shaded background. Watermark: Adds a selected watermark to the copies. The watermark will be printed in gray tone.
  • Page 67 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO PECIAL MODES EXT STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT...
  • Page 68 TEXT STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE...

  • Page 69: Select Stamp

    SELECT STAMP Urgent READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO PECIAL MODES EXT STAMP SELECT DATE...
  • Page 70 TEXT STAMP SELECT STAMP CANCEL Confidential Urgent Copy Preliminary Draft Final OPTION CANCEL 1ST PAGE Urgent ONLY Preliminary Final ALL PAGES Confidential Urgent Copy Preliminary Draft Final OPTION SELECT STAMP DARKNESS CANCEL POSITION 3-36 Select the desired stamp to be printed. The selected stamp will be highlighted.
  • Page 71 CANCEL POSITION SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER TION CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Press the lower “OK”...

  • Page 72: Watermark

    TEXT STAMP WATERMARK Draft Draft READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-38 The WATERMARK function adds a selected watermark such as “Confidential”...
  • Page 73 PECIAL MODES EXT STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION WATERMARK CANCEL Confidential Urgent Copy Preliminary Draft Final OPTION CANCEL 1ST PAGE Urgent ONLY Preliminary Final ALL PAGES Confidential Urgent Copy Preliminary Draft Final OPTION TERMARK CANCEL DARKNESS Press the “WATERMARK”...
  • Page 74 TEXT STAMP CANCEL SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-40 Press the lower “OK”...

  • Page 75: Page Number

    PAGE NUMBER READY TO CO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY MULTI SHOT COVERS INSERTS TEXT STAMP PAMPHLET COPY IMAGE EDIT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO The PAGE NUMBER function adds page numbers to the copies. The page number format can be selected from three types.
  • Page 76 TEXT STAMP PECIAL MODES EXT STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION GE NUMBER CANCEL FIRST PAGE NUMBER -1-,-2-,-3-.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. 1,2,3... CANCEL FIRST PAGE NUMBER -1-,-2-,-3-.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. (0~) 1,2,3... CANCEL FIRST PAGE NUMBER -1-,-2-,-3-.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. (0~) 1,2,3... SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE...
  • Page 77 EXT STAMP SELECT DATE STAMP PAGE WATERMARK NUMBER PRINT DIRECTION CLEAR ALL START AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Press the upper “OK” key. Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies.

  • Page 78: Tandem Copy

    The TANDEM COPY key will only be displayed on the touch panel of the machine set as the main copier, (an authorized Sharp Service Technician will do the setting of the main and sub copiers at the time of installation).
  • Page 79 DUAL PAGE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR Press the “OK” key. Make all other desired copier settings and enter the number of copies. The functions selected on the main copier will be used by both copiers. (1) The key operator programs of which settings at the main copier are given priority (the settings at the sub copier are disregarded): Exposure Adjustment, Toner Save Mode, Initial Margin Shift,...

  • Page 80: Setting Review

    SETTING REVIEW The current settings of copier functions can be displayed on the touch panel. 100% COPY RATIO IDED COPIES OF 1-SIDED GINALS PLE SORT HIFT : SIDE 1 SIDE 2 1inch 1inch 2inl NO BORDER Confidential TAMP : 1ST PAGE ONLY EXIT ED COPIES OF 1-SIDED NALS...

  • Page 81: Supplies

    CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner. PAPER Types and sizes of copy paper Loading copy paper ADDING TONER USED TONER DISPOSAL STORAGE OF SUPPLIES Page...

  • Page 82: Paper

    5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. * For paper weighing from 28 to 34 lbs., 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size that can be fed through the bypass tray.
  • Page 83 Maximum height line Loading paper in paper trays 1 and 2 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. The tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper. Do not load paper above the maximum height line. Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier.
  • Page 84 PAPER Paper size indicator Left guide Front guide Maximum height line 11x17 Paper size card 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.

  • Page 85: Adding Toner

    START key indicator will light up. Press the START key to resume copying. 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 ”...
  • Page 86 ADDING TONER Sealing tape 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. Tap on the top of the toner cartridge 5 times to start the flow of toner into the toner hopper.

  • Page 87: Used Toner Disposal

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

  • Page 88: Storage Of Supplies

    Sharp copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package. Photoconductive drum The AR-287/AR-337/AR-407 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 90 P. 5-3) P. 5-6) P. 5-7) P. 5-9) P. 5-4) P. 5-5)
  • Page 91 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Feeding roller cover Exit roller cover...
  • Page 92 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 93 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 94 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Transport lever Roller rotating knob Paper guide...
  • Page 95 Transport lever A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 96 Roller rotating knob B Fusing unit tab Roller rotating knob C Exit area lever C...
  • Page 97 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Paper guide Roller rotating knob D...
  • Page 98 Paper feed area open/close lever...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    (error code No. 53: only with AR-FN2) If a problem persists after checking the above, please consult your authorized Sharp Service Center. 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 103: General Information

    CHAPTER 6 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes general information for using this copier. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Interior Operation panel Touch panel (Basic screen) USER MAINTENANCE TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS Page...

  • Page 104: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior Exit area cover Open to remove misfed paper. Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off. Exit tray (optional) Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray. Operation panel All copier controls are located here for easy operation.

  • Page 105: Interior

    Interior Bypass tray paper guides Adjust to the width of the copy paper. Bypass tray Special papers (including transparency film) and copy paper can be fed from the bypass tray. Fusing unit The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area. Transport lever Turn to open the transport section.

  • Page 106: Operation Panel

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel PRINT COPY The key and indicators are not used for the copier features. LCD touch panel Displays information to assist the operator. Various operation keys are included in the touch panel depending on the particular screen being displayed.

  • Page 107: Touch Panel (Basic Screen)

    Touch Panel (Basic screen) READY TO COPY. EXPOSURE CUSTOM SETTINGS key Press to set key operator programs or adjust the contrast of the touch panel. 2-SIDED COPY key Press to select the 1-sided to 1-sided, 1-sided to 2-sided, 2-sided to 1-sided or 2-sided to 2-sided copy mode.

  • Page 108: 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. If necessary, dampen the cloth with water.

  • Page 109: Touch Panel Contrast Adjustment

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

  • Page 110: Specifications

    776 steps (can be set in the horizontal and vertical directions independently) Fixed presets: 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%, 400% (800% for the AR-287 and AR-337 only) Document glass: Moving optical source (stationary platen) with automatic exposure function Two paper trays with automatic paper feed (500 sheets each);...
  • Page 111 Copy paper size 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" Copy paper weight 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. AR-287 AR-337 20% to 85% SPECIFICATIONS AR-407 50-7/8" (W) x 27-9/16" (D)

  • Page 113: Optional Equipment

    CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the Finisher (AR-FN1N, AR-FN2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC1N), Stand/500-sheet Paper Drawer (AR-DE1N) and Dual Tray Output Unit (AR-TR1). SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Part names ... 7-3 Specifications ... 7-3 Offset stack ... 7-4 Sort and group ...

  • Page 114: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The options which are available for this copier are shown below. Finisher (AR-FN1N) Dual tray output unit (AR-TR1) Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (AR-DE1N) Finisher (AR-FN2) Exit tray (AR-TE1) Printer expansion kit (AR-PB2A) Printer server card (AR-NC3D) Network scanner expansion kit (AR-NS1) Tandem - connection cable (AR-CA1) Large capacity tray (AR-LC1N) 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS1)

  • Page 115: 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 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. PART NAMES Top tray Second tray...

  • Page 116: Offset Stack

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Offset stack OUTPUT TOP TRAY OFFSET TRAY OFFSET AUTO AUTO 8 In the initial setting, the offset tray will move from side to side so that each copy set is offset by approximately 1.2 inch (30 mm). When the offset stack function is disabled, the offset tray will not move from side to side.

  • Page 117: Sort And Group

    Sort and group When SORT is selected, the SORT ( copies will be collated by sets. When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( 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 118: Staple Sort

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17" size copies. Stapled sets cannot be delivered to the top tray. NOTE: Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the STAPLE SORT mode.
  • Page 119 OPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) STAPLE SORT SORT GROUP READY TO COPY. (DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR Select the desired stapling position.
  • Page 120 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Stapling position AUTO EXPOSURE READY TO COPY. OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY OFFSET AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO OPY. STAPLE SORT SORT GROUP Using the document glass Set the original on the document glass with the corner to be stapled to the upper right.
  • Page 121 READY TO COPY. OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11...

  • Page 122: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple cartridge replacement The message “ ” will appear when the staple cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 7-10 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. Turn the stapler unit to face up. Hold the staple box release lever to unlatch the staple box.
  • Page 123 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. The cartridge holds 5,000 staples.

  • Page 124: Staple Jam Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, “ ” will be displayed. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below. 7-12 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. Turn the stapler unit to face up.
  • Page 125 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. FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 7-13...

  • Page 126: Misfeed Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. SF-S15 20-bin sorter A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 127 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 128 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 7-16 Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the lower transport area While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
  • Page 129 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. FINISHER (AR-FN1N) 7-17...
  • Page 130 FINISHER (AR-FN1N) Roller rotating knob 7-18 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. Close the paper transport area cover.

  • Page 131: 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 an 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 132: Offset Stack

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Offset stack OUTPUT TOP TRAY OFFSET TRAY OFFSET AUTO AUTO 8 7-20 In the initial setting, the top tray is selected. To select the offset tray, press the OUTPUT key and then the “OFFSET TRAY” key on the touch panel. If the offset tray is selected, each copy set will be offset by a minimum of 61/64 inch.

  • Page 133: Sort And Group

    Sort and group When SORT is selected, the SORT ( copies will be collated by sets. When STAPLE SORT is selected, the STAPLE SORT ( 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 134: Staple Sort

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples 8-1/2" x 11" size copies. Stapled sets cannot be delivered to the top tray. NOTE: Different size originals cannot be copied onto copy paper of their respective sizes in the STAPLE SORT mode. Only 8-1/2" x 11" size paper can be selected in the STAPLE SORT mode.
  • Page 135 READY TO COPY. (DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR Press the “OK” key. Set the number of copies. If 8-1/2"...
  • Page 136 FINISHER (AR-FN2) Stapling position AUTO EXPOSURE READY TO COPY. OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. OUTPUT TOP TRAY STAPLE OFFSET SORT SORT GROUP TRAY AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100%...
  • Page 137 INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT CLEAR PROGRAM INTERRUPT CLEAR ALL START CLEAR PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START]. WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END]. READ-END AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Set the number of copies. If 8-1/2" x 11" paper is not selected, press the “PAPER SELECT” key and select a paper tray containing 8-1/2"...

  • Page 138: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Staple cartridge replacement The message “ cartridge is empty. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: STAPLE TEAR line 7-26 ” will appear when the staple Open the stapler cover. Lift the green release lever and remove the staple cartridge from the stapler.

  • Page 139: Staple Jam Removal

    Staple jam removal The message “ ” will appear either when the staple cartridge is empty or when there is a staple jam. Please proceed as follows. Open the stapler cover and remove the staple cartridge by lifting the green release lever. STAPLE TEAR line If the cartridge is empty (a few staples might remain in the cartridge), refer to the section entitled “Staple...

  • Page 140: Misfeed Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN2) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 7-28 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ along with a display of paper misfeed locations. INFORMATION key for more detailed information. SF-S15 20-bin sorter If the offset tray has been used, remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 141 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. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place.

  • Page 142: Large Capacity Tray (Ar-Lc1N)

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) The large capacity tray provides the added convenience of having 3,000 additional sheets of 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 143: Loading Copy Paper

    Loading copy paper The large capacity tray will automatically lower when the tray runs out of paper. Maximum height line LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) Press the paper tray control button on the large capacity tray. The button lamp will blink while the feed table is lowering and will go out when the tray is ready to be opened.

  • Page 144: Misfeed Removal

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Release lever Upper right side cover 7-32 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary.
  • Page 145 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC1N) 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 146: Stand/500-Sheet Paper Drawer

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER 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 147: 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 148: Misfeed Removal

    STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (AR-DE1N) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 7-36 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “ a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary.

  • Page 149: Dual Tray Output Unit (Ar-Tr1)

    DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT 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) Interrupt copies are deposited in the lower exit tray.

  • Page 150: Specifications

    DUAL TRAY OUTPUT UNIT (AR-TR1) Specifications 7-38 Exit tray capacity Upper tray : 250 sheets Lower tray : 100 sheets Paper size Upper tray : 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Lower tray : 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Paper weight Upper tray : 14 lbs.
  • Page 151 Sharp. You should be aware, however, that Sharp does not itself extend any warranties, either express or implied, directly to you, the end-user and no one is authorized to make any representations or warranties on behalf of Sharp.

  • Page 152: Sharp Corporation

    AR-287/AR-337/AR-407 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN PRINTED IN JAPAN 2000B DSC1 DSC1 CINSE1949FC51 CINSE1949FC51...

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