Page 1 Digital Digital MODEL AR-C250 DIGITAL FULL COLOR DIGITAL FULL COLOR COPYING MACHINE COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SUPPLIES SUPPLIES COPIER TROUBLE? COPIER TROUBLE? GENERAL GENERAL INFORMATION INFORMATION...
Page 2 To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the copier’s serial number located on the right hand side at the rear corner of the copier. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number Bonds Stocks Driver’s licenses AR-C250 Bank drafts...
Page 3 Sharp AR-C250 digital full color copying machine. Note that the samples shown on page 1 to page 8 are not actual copies from the AR-C250 copier. The colors displayed may differ from those of actual copies.
Page 4 2. Neg./Pos. Reverse (See page 3-26.) The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to transform a color original into its complementary colors. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas of the original will be reversed. Original 3.
Page 5 4. Multi-page Enlargement (See page 3-34.) This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than 11" x 17" and to print portions of the image onto multiple sheets of paper. Copies (2 sheets of 11" x 17") Original (8.5"...
Page 6: Text Mode
Adjustments for Color Copying 1. Exposure adjustments (See page 2-16.) Exposure selections for this copier should be selected according to the type of originals being copied: TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO or MAP. Text/prtd. photo mode, Text/photo mode: These modes provide the best balance for copying originals which contain text, printed photos and...
Page 7 2. RGB Adjust (See page 3-16.) RGB adjustments function to increase or decrease the overall amount of a single primary color. The amount of change depends upon the characteristics of the particular original being copied. Generally, lighter toned areas will be affected to a greater degree than will darker toned areas.
Page 8 3. Sharpness (See page 3-18.) This function is used to sharpen or soften image outlines. Original 4. Suppress background (See page 3-20.) This copier can suppress unnecessary background colors on the original image when copying. This function is used to adjust the density level of background colors to be erased. Original Softer Sharper...
Page 9 5. Brightness/intensity/contrast (See page 3-22.) This copier allows the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images to be adjusted. If brightness is selected, color tone can be darkened or lightened. If intensity is selected, the level of color saturation can be modified between vivid and dull.
Page 10 Color Balance The key operator program Color Balance allows the key operator to adjust the density of colors. Adjusted color samples are shown below. (See page 22 of the KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE.) Original Cyan adjustment + Magenta adjustment + Yellow adjustment + Black adjustment + Yellow adjustment - Black adjustment -...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 10 USING THIS MANUAL ... 10 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ... 1-2 CAUTIONS ... 1-3 POWER ON AND OFF ... 1-5 Power save modes ... 1-6 INFORMATION FUNCTION ... 1-7 USING THE TOUCH PANEL ... 1-8 How to use the touch panel ...
Page 12: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The AR-C250 copier is a digital color image processing copier which provides high productivity at a color copy speed of 25 copies/minute and convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions. Amongst its many useful features and functions are the document feeder (optional), photo copying, internal auditor, and various special functions such as dual page copying, margin shift, erase, XY zoom, and NEG./POS.
Page 13: Getting Started
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the basic information on the use of this copier. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ... 1-2 CAUTIONS ... 1-3 POWER ON AND OFF ... 1-5 Power save modes ... 1-6 INFORMATION FUNCTION ... 1-7 USING THE TOUCH PANEL ... 1-8 How to use the touch panel ...
Page 14: 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 15: Cautions
CAUTIONS Do not touch the photoconductive drums or paper transport. Scratches or smudges on them will cause copy defects. The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area. 3. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
Page 16 CAUTIONS Cautions on laser Wave length 785 nm - 15 nm Pulse times (4.374 µs ±4.4 ns)/7 mm Output power 0.25 mW - 0.45 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 17: Power On And Off
POWER ON AND OFF Power on Power 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 up takes about 330 seconds.
Page 18: Power Save Modes
These times can be changed as described in the key operator’s guide. It is suggested that you set appropriate times according to the actual usage of the copier. ® As an NERGY Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Sleep mode...
Page 19: 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. INFORMATION CUSTOM SETTINGS EXIT INFORMATION SELECT INFORMATION.
Page 20: Using The Touch Panel
USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 PAPER TYPE 2.11 17 16~28 lbs. 3.8/ 14 28+~35 lbs. 35+~55 lbs. TRANSPARENCY AUTO 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO RECALL STORE/DELETE Selection of function CANCEL ERASE (0~1)
Page 21: Function Setting Icons
Function setting icons READY TO COPY. 8 11 8 14 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) Centering (p.3-10) Transparency film with insert sheets (p.3-12) * Covers (p.3-14) Color adjustments (p.3-16) USING THE TOUCH PANEL Icons representing special functions which have been...
Page 23: Making Copies
CHAPTER 2 MAKING COPIES This chapter describes the basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction/enlargement, and exposure adjustments. AUDITING ACCOUNTS ... 2-2 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS ... 2-3 USING THE RADF ... 2-6 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM ... 2-11 SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) ... 2-14 Two-sided copying with bypass tray ...
Page 24: 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.The auditing mode can be set for both the color and black/white (B/W) copy modes or for only the color copy mode.
Page 25: Copying From The Document 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 optional RADF. Only 1-sided to 1-sided and 1-sided to 2-sided copying can be selected when copying from the document glass.
Page 26 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR Original size detector Centering scale 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO READY TO COPY. 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER MBER ORIGINALS ORIGINALS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELE APER SELECT COPY RATIO Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START (...
Page 27 INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO READY TO COPY. 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER MBER ORIGINALS ORIGINALS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELE APER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Copy the reminder of the originals in reverse order.
Page 28: Using The Radf
USING THE RADF This copier can be equipped with an optional reversing automatic document feeder (RADF). The RADF 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 29 Original Copy READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) ORIGINAL 8 11 8 11 8 14 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM 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 30 USING THE RADF Originals (1-sided) Copy (2-sided) Maximum height line 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER ORIGINALS ORIGINALS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER...
Page 31 Original (2-sided) Copy (2-sided) Maximum height line 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER ORIGINALS ORIGINALS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER...
Page 32 USING THE RADF Original (2-sided) Copies (1-sided) Maximum height line 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER ORIGINALS ORIGINALS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.(DOCUMENT FEEDER MODE) 2-SIDED COPY PRE-COUNT EVEN NUMBER...
Page 33: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the “AUTO IMAGE” key or manually with the reduction, enlargement or “ZOOM” keys on the touch panel. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. KEY OPERATOR A total of four extra preset copy ratios, two each for reduction and enlargement, can be added.
Page 34 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM CUSTOM SETTINGS 8 11 8 14 AUTO 8/ 14 100% PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO MENU 1 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...
Page 35 READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 PAPER TYPE 2.11 17 16~28 lbs. 3.8/ 14 28+~35 lbs. 35+~55 lbs. TRANSPARENCY AUTO 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Use the “PAPER SELECT” key to select the paper tray with the desired paper size.
Page 36: Special Papers (Manual Feed)
Insert the copy paper all the way into the bypass tray. 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. Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper measuring from 5-1/2"...
Page 37: 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 copier without an optional duplex module (AR-DU2). INFORMATION INTERRUPT 8/ 11 .8/ 11 PAPER TYPE CUSTOM SETTINGS 11 17...
Page 38: Exposure Adjustments
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS Exposure selections for this copier should be selected according to the type of originals being copied: TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT, TEXT/PHOTO, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO or MAP. (Refer to the samples on page 4 to see the effects on copy images in relation to the EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS.) If the original image type is TEXT/PRTD.
Page 39 “PRINTED PHOTO”, “PHOTO”, or “MAP” depending on the original. When making a copy from a copy made by the AR-C250, checking the box of COPY OF COPY then choosing the proper alternatives depending upon the content of the original allows for the best result.
Page 40: 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 41 EXIT JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. RECALL STORE/DELETE JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. JOB PROGRAM HAS BEEN ALREADY STORED. STORE ANOTHER PROGRAM? OR DELETE? CANCEL DELETE STORE RECALL STORE/DELETE EXIT JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. RECALL STORE/DELETE PROGRAM CLEAR EXIT JOB PROGRAMS PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER.
Page 42: 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 (when an optional duplex module (AR-DU2) is installed). Duplex copying, sort, group, staple sort and offset cannot be selected during interrupt copying.
Page 43: 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 ... 3-2 MARGIN SHIFT ... 3-4 ERASE ... 3-6 DUAL PAGE COPYING ... 3-8 CENTERING ...
Page 44: Xy Zoom
XY ZOOM Original Copy 8/ 11 100% ELECT COPY RATIO COPY 11 17 8/ 11 100% 8/ 11 5/ 8/ OUTPUT XY ZOOM MENU AUTO AUTO EXPOSURE PAPER S READY TO COPY. 129% 200% ZOOM 100% 400% CANCEL XY ZOOM AUTO AUTO 8/ 11...
Page 45 TO COPY. ZOOM 100% READY TO COPY. ZOOM 141% 100% 200% XY ZOOM CANCEL AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 400% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 PAPER TYPE 2.11 17 16~28 lbs. 3.8/ 14 28+~35 lbs. 35+~55 lbs. TRANSPARENCY AUTO X-50% Y-70% EXPOSURE...
Page 46: 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 SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, shifts the text or image to the right on one-sided copies and on the front side of two-sided copies.
Page 47 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO MARGIN SHIFT CANCEL 2-SIDED COPY SIDE 1 RIGHT LEFT OUTPUT (0~1) inch SIDE 1 RIGHT...
Page 48: Erase
ERASE (Original) (Copy) Edge erase Center erase Edge + center erase READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT...
Page 49 CANCEL ERASE (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE CANCEL ERASE (0~1) inch EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE EDGE+CENTER ERASE INFORMATION CUSTOM CANCEL SETTINGS (0~1) inch INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR Select the desired erase mode. Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTER ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTER ERASE”...
Page 50 DUAL PAGE COPYING Original Copies Paper size index READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces separate copies of two documents placed side by side on the document glass.
Page 51: Dual Page Copying
INFORMATION CUSTOM SETTINGS DUAL PAGE COPY SPARENCY INSERTS TO COPY. 8 11 8 14 AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR Press the “OK” key. Ensure that the desired tray is selected. Enter the desired number of copies. Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key.
Page 52: Centering
CENTERING Original Copy READY TO COPY. 1.8/ 11 PAPER TYPE 2.11 17 16~28 lbs. 3.8/ 14 28+~35 lbs. 35+~55 lbs. TRANSPARENCY AUTO 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY 3-10 When the original and copy paper are of different sizes, CENTERING is used to shift the image as a whole to the center of the copy paper.
Page 53 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO DUAL PAGE ERASE COPY TRANSPARENCY INSERTS INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM...
Page 54: Transparency Film With Insert Sheets
Transparency film must be fed from the bypass tray. Insert sheets must be the same size as the transparency film. For best results, use SHARP recommended transparency film. Place the originals on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray.
Page 55 INFOR DUAL PAGE COPY RANSPARENCY INSERTS ORIGINAL 8 11 CUSTOM SETTINGS TRANSPARENCY 8 11 8 14 AUTO 8/ 11 100% PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS Press the “OK” key. Load transparency film into the bypass tray. Set the long edge of the film to be fed into the machine.
Page 56: Covers
COVERS Covers 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-14 The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents.
Page 57 CANCEL COVERS PRINT ON FRONT FRONT BACK FRONT+BACK CANCEL PRINT ON FRONT COVER? T+BACK SETT NCEL T ON FRONT COVER? INTE INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM AUDIT CLEAR 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 58: Color Adjustments
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS The color adjustments include the following items. RGB adjust: Strengthens or weakens one of three primary colors, red (R), green (G), or blue (B). Sharpness: Sharpens or softens image outlines. Suppress background: Suppresses copying of lighter background areas. Brightness/intensity/contrast: These adjust the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images.
Page 59 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES COLOR ADJUSTMENTS SUPPRESS RGB ADJUST SHARPNESS BACKGROUND BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY CONTRAST READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES RGB ADJUST CANCEL ONLY ONE COLOR CAN BE ADJUSTED. R(RED) G(GREEN) B(BLUE) -2 · -1 · · 0 · · 1 · 2 RGB ADJUST CANCEL ONLY ONE COLOR CAN BE ADJUSTED.
Page 60: Sharpness
The SPECIAL MODES screen will appear. Press the “COLOR ADJUSTMENTS” key on the touch panel. The COLOR ADJUSTMENTS menu will appear. Press the “SHARPNESS” key on the touch panel. The setting screen for SHARPNESS will appear. READY TO COPY. CENTERING SHARPNESS SOFT CANCEL SHARP...
Page 61 PROGRAM CLEAR COLOR ADJUSTMENTS Press the “SOFT” key to soften image outlines or press the “SHARP” key to sharpen them. Press the upper “OK” key. Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. Press the COLOR COPY START ( The BLACK COPY START ( copying.
Page 62: Suppress Background
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS SUPPRESS BACKGROUND READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES COLOR ADJUSTMENTS SUPPRESS...
Page 63 SUPPRESS BACKGROUND CANCEL LIGHT AREAS OF THE ORIGINAL MAY BE SUPPRESSED AS BACKGROUND. · READY TO COPY. CANCEL SUPPRESS BACKGROUND LIGHT AREAS OF THE ORIGINAL MAY BE SUPPRESSED AS BACKGROUND. · INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR COLOR ADJUSTMENTS Use the “-”...
Page 64: Brightness/Intensity/Contrast
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS BRIGHTNESS /INTENSITY /CONTRAST READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO SPECIAL MODES COLOR ADJUSTMENTS SUPPRESS...
Page 65 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES BRIGHT INTENS CONT CANCEL ONLY ONE FUNCTION IS SELECTABLE. BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY CONTRAST -2 · 0 · 2 BRIGHT INTENS CONT CANCEL ONLY ONE FUNCTION IS SELECTABLE. BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY CONTRAST -2 · 0 · 2 READY TO COPY. BRIGHT INTENS CONT CANCEL ONLY ONE FUNCTION IS SELECTABLE.
Page 66: Image Editing Functions
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The image editing functions include the following items. Single color: Produces copies with a selected single color. Neg./pos. reverse: Copies original image in complementary colors. Mirror image: A mirror image of the original is printed. Photo repeat: Produces repeated images of a photo on a single sheet of copy paper. 11 x 17 full-bleed: Produces 11"...
Page 67 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES SINGLE COLOR CANCEL GREEN BLUE PURPLE ORANGE BROWN READY TO COPY. SINGLE COLOR CANCEL GREEN BLUE...
Page 68: Neg./Pos. Reverse
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS NEG./POS. REVERSE Original Copy READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.
Page 69 NEG./POS. MIRROR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI PAGE INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. Press the COLOR COPY START ( COPY START ( ) key.
Page 70: Mirror Image
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS MIRROR IMAGE Original Copy READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-28 This function is used to print a mirror image of the original.
Page 71 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE NEG./POS. MIRROR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI PAGE INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “MIRROR IMAGE”...
Page 72: Photo Repeat
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS PHOTO REPEAT Original Copy READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-30 PHOTO REPEAT is used to produce repeated images of a photo on a...
Page 73 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE LEASE SELECT REPEAT TYPE. PECIAL MODES HOTO REPEAT COPY CANCEL ORIGINAL SIZE REPEAT TYPE 8/ 11 11 17 ~3 5"...
Page 74: 11X17 Full-Bleed
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED Original Copy 11" x 17" 12" x 18" READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 11 17...
Page 75 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE NEG./POS. MIRROR REVERSE IMAGE INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “11 x 17 FULL-BLEED” key on the touch panel. The “11 x 17 FULL-BLEED”...
Page 76: Multi-Page Enlargement
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY.
Page 77 AGE ENLARGEMENT CANCEL EMENT SIZE ORIGINAL SIZE & ORIENTATI 11 17 22 34 8/ 14 44 68 8/ 11 CANCEL ORIGINAL SIZE & ORIENTATION 11 17 INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Select the original size. The original sizes that can be used depend on the selected enlargement size.
Page 78: Extra Size
IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS EXTRA SIZE READY TO SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTERING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO 3-36 The EXTRA SIZE function provides a method for entering the dimensions of non-standard size copy paper and non-standard size originals for the...
Page 79 READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE READY TO COPY. EXTRA SIZE CANCEL (5 1/2~17) inch (4~11 3/4) inch ENABLE AUTO SIZE DETECTION ORIGINAL SIZE PAPER SIZE FOR BYPASS READY TO COPY.
Page 80 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS CANCEL (5 1/2~17) inch AUTO IMAGE 100% SELECT COPY RATIO INTE INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR 3-38 Press the upper “OK” key on the touch panel. Press the “AUTO IMAGE” key on the touch panel. Refer to page 2-11 for the AUTO IMAGE function. Enter the desired number of copies and press either of the COLOR COPY START ( START (...
Page 81: Supplies
CHAPTER 4 SUPPLIES This chapter describes the supplies for this copier such as paper and toner. PAPER ... 4-2 Types and sizes of copy paper ... 4-2 Loading copy paper ... 4-2 ADDING TONER ... 4-5 USED TONER DISPOSAL ... 4-8 STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ...
Page 82: Paper
11" x 17" Bypass tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 12" x 18" For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Loading copy paper “OPEN TRAY AND ADD PAPER.” will be displayed when there is no copy paper in a selected paper feed station.
Page 83 Maximum height line Loading paper in the paper trays 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. ” will appear in For best copying results, be sure to use only Sharp Genuine Supplies which are : magenta, : cyan, designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the life and performance of Sharp copiers.
Page 86 ADDING TONER 20 x Sealing tape Tap on the top of the new toner cartridge 5 times. Then hold the toner cartridge horizontally and vigorously shake it about 20 times. This will loosen the toner and allow it to flow more easily into the toner hopper. CAUTION Be sure to perform these steps.
Page 87 Tap on the top of the toner cartridge to ensure that the cartridge completely empties. CAUTION Be sure to perform this step. If not, some toner may be scattered when the cartridge is removed. Slide the empty toner cartridge back along the guides and remove it.
Page 88: 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 89: Storage Of Supplies
Sharp copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package. Photoconductive drum The AR-C250 Copier has 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 characteristics due to wear, operator use patterns, and environmental conditions.
Page 91: Copier Trouble
CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes how to remove misfed originals and paper and other common trouble remedies. MISFEED REMOVAL ... 5-2 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ... 5-11 TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT .. 5-12 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 5-13 Page...
Page 92: Misfeed Removal
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary. P. 5-6) P.
Page 93 Feeding roller cover Exit roller cover MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. (A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the right and out from the document feeder tray. Be sure to open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display.
Page 94 MISFEED REMOVAL Roller rotating knob A Turn the transport lever to the left. Do not pull out the paper transport in this step. Turn roller rotating knob to feed the misfed paper into the copier. Do not pull the misfed paper out through the bypass tray because unfixed toner may soil the inside of the copier.
Page 95 MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Close the front cover. Misfeed in the paper trays Open the right side covers. Grasp the handle and gently open the cover. Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out the paper tray which was in use and remove the misfed paper.
Page 96 MISFEED REMOVAL MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Roller rotating knob B Close the paper tray and the side covers. Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the transport area, exit area and fusing area Open the front cover.
Page 97 Roller rotating knob A Open the upper right side cover to check to see if any paper is misfed. Grasp the handle and open the cover. If any misfed paper is seen, turn roller rotating knob direction of the arrow to feed the misfed paper into the copier. Gently close the upper right side cover.
Page 98 MISFEED REMOVAL Roller rotating knob B If the misfed paper is in the fusing unit: Open the fusing unit cover in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION The fusing unit is hot. Use care in removing paper. Turn roller rotating knob remove the misfed paper.
Page 99 MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Misfeed in the optional duplex module NOTES: For misfeed removal from an optional staple sorter (AR-SS2) or an optional finisher (AR-FN4), please refer to chapter 7 Optional Equipment. If any other misfeed locations are indicated, be sure to remove any misfed paper from these locations before pulling out the duplex module.
Page 100 MISFEED REMOVAL Roller rotating knob C 5-10 Remove the misfed paper. Turn roller rotating knob remove the misfed paper. Slide the paper guide if needed. Push the duplex module back into the copier. in the direction of the arrow and...
Page 101: Maintenance Required
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message “READY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. )” appears in the message display, service by an authorized CODE: Sharp Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your Service Center as soon as possible. 5-11...
Page 102: Toner Collecting Container Of Transfer Unit
TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT When the message “TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT IS FULL. CALL FOR SERVICE.” appears in the message display, contact your Service Center. 5-12...
Page 103: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below. Problem Copier does not operate. Copies are too dark or too light.
Page 104 Example Should the copier stop completely, and the message “CALL FOR ” appear in the message display, contact SERVICE. CODE: your authorized Sharp Service Center. KEY OPERATOR See page 33 of the KEY OERATOR’S GUIDE. Use standard paper. If using special papers, feed the paper through the bypass tray.
Page 105: General Information
CHAPTER 6 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes general information for using this copier. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ... 6-2 Exterior ... 6-2 Interior ... 6-3 Operation panel ... 6-4 Touch panel (Basic screen) ... 6-5 USER MAINTENANCE ... 6-6 TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT ... 6-7 SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 106: Part Names And Functions
500-sheet paper drawer. When neither is installed, the opening is covered. The duplex module provides duplex copying capability. [AR-C250 with optional document cover] [Optional RADF] Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper.
Page 107: Interior
Interior RADF feeding roller cover (optional) Open to remove misfed originals. Document feeder indicators (document feeder is optional) Original feed indicator Indicates the originals in the tray will be fed. Original reminder Indicates an original is still on the document glass. Original guides (optional) Adjust to the size of the originals.
Page 108: Operation Panel
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel SPECIAL MODES DATA ON LINE 2-SIDED PRINT COPY OUTPUT 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 109: Touch Panel (Basic Screen)
Touch Panel (Basic screen) READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT AUTO EXPOSURE INFORMATION key (p. 1-7) Press for operation guidance on use of various features of this copier. Press for guidance when a misfeed occurs, when adding toner, or when used toner must be disposed of.
Page 110: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE The document glass, the optional document cover or the transport belt of the optional RADF must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass, the optional document cover or the transport belt of the optional RADF with a soft, clean cloth.
Page 111: Touch Panel Contrast Adjustment
TOUCH PANEL CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT The contrast of the touch panel can be adjusted as below. CUSTOM SETTINGS AUDIT ETTINGS KEY OPERATOR DISPLAY PROGRAMS CONTRAST TTINGS ONTRAST LIGHTER DARKER DARKER Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS key. Press the “DISPLAY CONTRAST” key on the touch panel.
Page 112: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS COPIER Type Copy system Originals Original sizes Copy paper sizes Copying speed Continuous copy First-copy time* Warm-up time Copy ratio Exposure system Copy paper feed Fusing system Developer system Light source Resolution Gradation Required power supply Power consumption Overall dimensions Weight Console Dry, electrostatic transfer system...
Page 113 Copier dimensions 29-17/32" (W) x 27-3/8" (D) x 41-47/64" (H) (with optional document (750 mm (W) x 695 mm (D) x 1060 mm (H)) cover) Operating conditions* Temperature: 59°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C) Humidity: Optional equipment Document cover (AR-VR2) Reversing automatic document feeder (AR-RF1) 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) Finisher (AR-FN4)
Page 115: Optional Equipment
CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the 20-Bin Staple Sorter (AR-SS2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC2) and Finisher (AR-FN4). SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ... 7-2 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) ... 7-3 Part names ... 7-3 Using the staple sorter ... 7-4 Sorter capacity ...
Page 116: System Configuration
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The options which are available for this copier are shown below. 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) Finisher (AR-FN4) 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS2) The front cover is to be transferred from the main unit. NOTE: The specifications of the 500-sheet paper drawer (AR-CS2) are the same as those of the paper trays in the copier.
Page 117: 20-Bin Staple Sorter (Ar-Ss2)
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) There are two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies from different originals into separate sort bins. The AR-SS2 20-Bin Staple Sorter has, in addition to the above two modes, a STAPLE SORT mode.
Page 118: Using The Staple Sorter
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Using the staple sorter SORT GROUP READY TO COPY. OUTPUT STAPLE NON SORT SORT GROUP SORT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO READY TO COPY. OUTPUT STAPLE NON SORT SORT GROUP SORT AUTO AUTO 8/ 11...
Page 119: Sorter Capacity
SORTER CAPACITY Sort bins Sort Mode: Paper size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" Staple Sort Mode: Paper size 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", 11"...
Page 120: Staple Sort
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples copies of 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 14", and 11" x 17" sizes. For other paper sizes, use the manual stapling mode. See page 7-8. Stapling position 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT...
Page 121 Stapling position 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT STAPLE SORT GROUP SORT AUTO 8/ 11 100% PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO INTERRUPT CLEAR AUDIT PROGRAM CLEAR INTERRUPT CLEAR PROGRAM CLEAR 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Using the optional RADF Set the originals in the document feeder tray face up with the stapling position in the upper left corner.
Page 122: Manual Stapling
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Manual stapling To use the stapling feature only, without using the STAPLE SORT mode, follow the procedure below. Copies Stapling location Align the edges of the copies to be stapled. Place the set of copies into the top bin, making sure the edges are flush with the inner right corner, as shown in the figure.
Page 123: Staple Cartridge Replacement
Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “ADD STAPLES.” will appear. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Open the stapler cover. Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. Lift the release lever to unlock the staple box. Then pull out the box.
Page 124 If it is not stapled, press the manual staple key again. If the stapler does not operate properly even after replacement, a staple may be jammed in it. See next page. Staples for the staple sorter are available from your Sharp dealer.
Page 125: Staple Jam Removal
Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM.” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Open the stapler cover. Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. Lift the release lever to unlock the staple box.
Page 126 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) 7-12 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. Close the stapler cover. Following the stapling procedure on page 7-8, staple a copy to check that the stapler works properly. If it does not, repeat this procedure until it does.
Page 127: Misfeed Removal
Misfeed removal MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear AREA. PRESS with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary.
Page 128: Specifications
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Specifications No. of bins Paper size Stapling capacity Power supply Weight* Dimensions Bin capacity Mode Paper Weight 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" 12" x 18" 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11R" 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 7-1/4"...
Page 129: Large Capacity Tray (Ar-Lc2)
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2) The large capacity tray provides the added convenience of having 3,000 additional sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" paper available. PART NAMES Paper tray control button Specifications Paper size 8-1/2" x 11" Paper weight 15 lbs. to 28 lbs. Paper capacity 3,000 sheets (20 lbs.) Weight...
Page 130: Loading Copy Paper
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2) Loading copy paper The large capacity tray will automatically lower when the tray runs out of paper. Maximum height line 7-16 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 131: Misfeed Removal
Misfeed removal MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Release lever Upper right side cover LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2) The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with AREA.
Page 132 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC2) 7-18 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 133: Finisher (Ar-Fn4)
FINISHER (AR-FN4) The AR-FN4 finisher provides an offset stack mode of the output for both copying and printing. A staple print mode is provided for the printing mode only and will not function in the copying mode. PART NAMES Offset tray Pull out the tray extension when 8-1/2"...
Page 134: Offset Stack
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Offset stack In the initial settings, the offset stack function is set to off. To enable the offset stack function, press the “OUTPUT” key and then touch the “OFFSET” icon on the touch panel. To disable the “OFFSET” function, press the “OUTPUT”...
Page 135: Staple Print
Staple print* The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17". NOTE: In the COPIER mode, which delivers the paper face up, this function is not available.
Page 136: Staple Cartridge Replacement
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES.” will appear. Replace the staple as follows: 7-22 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
Page 137 If the stapler does not work properly after cartridge installation, it may have a jammed staple in it. See next page. Staples for the finisher are available from your Sharp dealer. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place.
Page 138: Staple Jam Removal
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 7-24 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
Page 139 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release lever while moving the finisher toward the copier.
Page 140: Misfeed Removal
FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed removal MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 7-26 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear AREA. PRESS with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ) key for more detailed information as necessary.
Page 141 Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place.
Page 143 FINISHER (AR-FN4) Offset stack In the initial settings, the offset stack function is set to off. To enable the offset stack function, press the “OUTPUT” key and then touch the “OFFSET” icon on the touch panel. To disable the “OFFSET” function, press the “OUTPUT”...
Page 144 Staple print* The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17". NOTE: In the COPIER mode, which delivers the paper face up, this function is not available.
Page 145 FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES.” will appear. Replace the staple as follows: 7-22 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
Page 146 If the stapler does not work properly after cartridge installation, it may have a jammed staple in it. See next page. Staples for the finisher are available from your Sharp dealer. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place.
Page 147 FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 7-24 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
Page 148 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release lever while moving the finisher toward the copier.
Page 149 FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed removal MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 7-26 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear AREA. PRESS with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ) key for more detailed information as necessary.
Page 150 Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place.
Page 152 Staple print* The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17". NOTE: In the COPIER mode, which delivers the paper face up, this function is not available.
Page 153 FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge is empty, the message “SLIDE THE FINISHER AWAY FROM THE COPIER AND ADD STAPLES.” will appear. Replace the staple as follows: 7-22 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
Page 154 If the stapler does not work properly after cartridge installation, it may have a jammed staple in it. See next page. Staples for the finisher are available from your Sharp dealer. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place.
Page 155 FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message “CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM” will appear. Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below: 7-24 While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
Page 156 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place. CAUTION Use caution while latching the finisher into place. To prevent pinching your fingers, do not place your hand or fingers on the release lever while moving the finisher toward the copier.
Page 157 FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed removal MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 7-26 The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear AREA. PRESS with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION ) key for more detailed information as necessary.
Page 158 Misfeed in the exit area of the copier When misfed paper is lodged in the fusing roller of the copier and can not be pulled out, open the front cover of the copier and turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of arrow to remove the misfed paper. Push the finisher toward the copier and latch it in place.
Page 160 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 161: Sharp Corporation
AR-C250 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN 2000E TINSE2025FCZZ...

Sharp AR-C250 Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Installation Requirements

Cautions

Power on and off

Information Function

Using the Touch Panel

Chapter 2 Making Copies

Auditing Accounts

Copying from the Document Glass

Using the Radf

Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

SPECIAL PAPERS (Manual Feed)

Exposure Adjustments

Job Memory

Interrupting a Copy Run

Chapter 3 Special Functions

Xy Zoom

Margin Shift

Erase

Centering

Transparency Film with Insert Sheets

Covers

Color Adjustments

Image Editing Functions

Chapter 4 Supplies

Paper

Adding Toner

Used Toner Disposal

Storage of Supplies

Copier Trouble

Misfeed Removal

Maintenance Required

Toner Collecting Container of Transfer Unit

Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 General Information

Part Names and Functions

User Maintenance

Touch Panel Contrast Adjustment

Specifications

Chapter 7 Optional Equipment

System Configuration

20-Bin Staple Sorter (Ar-Ss2)

Large Capacity Tray (Ar-Lc2)

Finisher (Ar-Fn4)

Quick Links

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