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Sharp AR-C330 Operation Manual

Sharp AR-C330 Operation Manual

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DIGITAL FULL COLOUR
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR
COPYING MACHINE
COPYING MACHINE
OPERATION MANUAL
OPERATION MANUAL
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to
gain the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the
installation requirements and cautions sections.
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including this manual, the "Operation manual" and operation
manuals for any optional equipment which has been
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  • Page 1 MODEL AR-C330 DIGITAL FULL COLOUR DIGITAL FULL COLOUR COPYING MACHINE COPYING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product. Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation requirements and cautions sections.

  • Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgments

    All information included herein is subject to change without notice. SHARP is not responsible for any loss or damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this operation manual.
  • Page 3 COLOUR COPY SAMPLES The following pages contain samples of the various colour copying functions described in this manual. They are designed to demonstrate the wide range of capabilities and applications for the Sharp AR-C330 digital full colour copying machine. Note that the samples shown on page 1 to 8 are not actual copies from AR-C330. The colours displayed may differ from those of actual copies.
  • Page 4 2. Neg./Pos. Reverse (See page 3-28.) The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to transform a colour original into its complementary colours. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas of the original will be reversed. Original Colour copy Black/white copy...
  • Page 5 4. Multi-page Enlargement (See page 3-36.) This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than A3 (11" x 17") and to print portions of the image onto multiple sheets of paper. Copies (2 sheets of A3 or 11" x 17") Original (A4 or 8-1/2"...
  • Page 6 Adjustments for Colour 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. Also COLOUR TONE ENHANCEMENT can be specified.
  • Page 7 2. RGB Adjust (See page 3-16.) RGB adjustments function to increase or decrease the overall amount of a single primary colour. 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 Softer Sharper 4. Suppress background (See page 3-20.) This copier can suppress unnecessary background colours on the original image when copying. This function is used to adjust the density level of background colours to be erased.
  • Page 9 5. Colour Balance (See page 3-22.) The Colour Balance function allows the density of colours to be adjusted. Adjusted colour samples are shown below. Original Cyan adjustment + Magenta adjustment + Yellow adjustment + Black adjustment+ Yellow adjustment - Black adjustment - Magenta adjustment - Cyan adjustment -...
  • Page 10 6. Brightness/intensity/contrast (See page 3-24.) This copier allows the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images to be adjusted. If brightness is selected, colour tone can be darkened or lightened. If intensity is selected, the level of colour saturation can be modified between vivid and dull.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page Page INTRODUCTION ....10 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS ..3-26 Single colour ..... 3-26 USING THIS MANUAL ....10 Neg./pos. reverse ....3-28 Mirror image ..... 3-30 CHAPTER 1 Photo repeat ..... 3-32 A3 (11x17) full-bleed ....3-34 GETTING STARTED Multi-page enlargement .....

  • Page 12: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION AR-C330 is a digital colour image processing machine which provides high productivity at a colour copy speed of 33 copies/minute and convenient features including intelligent image-editing functions. Among its many useful features and functions are the document feeder (optional), photo copying, internal auditor, and various special functions such as automatic duplex copying, 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 machine. Page q q q q q INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..... 1-2 q q q q q CAUTIONS ........1-3 q q q q q POWER ON AND OFF ......1-5 Power save modes .........

  • 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

    "BATTERY DISPOSAL" THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM PRIMARY MEMORY BACK-UP BATTERY THAT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SHARP DEALER OR AUTHORISED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR ASSISTANCE IN DISPOSING OF THIS BATTERY. This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury.
  • Page 16 CAUTIONS For North America: 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. For your safety, observe the precautions below.

  • Page 17: Power On And Off

    POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. When the power switch is turned to the “ON” position, the message “WARMING UP. PLEASE WAIT.” will appear in the message display. Warming up takes about 330 seconds. Once the copier is ready, the message display will change to “READY TO COPY.”, and the START ( ) key indicators will light up, indicating that copying is possible.

  • Page 18: Power Save Modes

    POWER ON AND OFF Power save modes The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption and thereby reduce the cost of operation and to conserve natural resources to help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and sleep mode. 5 KEY OPERATOR The preheat activation time and the sleep activation time have been preset at the factory to 15 min.

  • 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. Press the INFORMATION ( ) key in the standby mode.

  • Page 20: Using The Touch Panel

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL How to use the touch panel You can set or cancel a function displayed on the touch READY TO COPY. panel by pressing (touching) a key with a finger. The touch PAPER TYPE key operation can be confirmed with a beep tone (and 60~105 g /m highlighting of the touch key).

  • Page 21: Function Setting Icons

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL Function setting icons Icons representing special functions which have been READY TO COPY. selected will appear on the basic screen. The functions and their associated icons are listed below. The content of the icons of functions indicated by (*) will vary depending upon particular settings selected for these functions.

  • Page 22: Using The Print Mode And Scanner Function

    USING THE PRINT MODE AND SCANNER FUNCTION An optional power supply kit (AR-PX5) and an optional print controller board (AR-PE3) must be installed to use this machine as a printer and a scanner. Printing documents from the computer In most cases, it is not necessary to use the operation panel when printing documents from the computer.

  • Page 23: Using The Operation Panel In The Print Mode

    USING THE PRINT MODE AND SCANNER FUNCTION Using the operation panel in the print mode The operation panel provides access to many of the printer’s features and functions. The basic procedure to access the printer’s features and functions is shown below. If the printer is in the copy mode, press the PRINT key to READY TO PRINT.

  • Page 24: General Operation Steps For Using The Scanner

    USING THE PRINT MODE AND SCANNER FUNCTION General operation steps for using the scanner When using this machine as a scanner, two methods NOTE: are available: scanning in the remote scan mode and When the auditing mode is turned on for the scanner executing Scan job from the printer functions screen.

  • Page 25: Making Copies

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

  • Page 26: Auditing Accounts

    AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this machine 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 colour and black/white (B/W) modes or for only the colour mode.

  • Page 27: Copying From The Document Glass

    COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Use the document glass for copying single originals, Image loss (max. 5 mm (13/64")) can occur along bound documents, and other originals that cannot be set the leading edge of the copies. Image loss (max. 7 in the optional RADF.
  • Page 28 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Press the COLOUR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key. To perform colour copying, press the COLOUR COPY START ) key. To perform black/white copying, press the BLACK COPY START ( ) key.
  • Page 29 COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS Copy the remainder of the originals in reverse order. " ") When making colour copies in the duplex mode onto B4 (8-1/2 x 14 paper or larger, only one copy per original can be made. Even if a multiple number of copies is set, the number will be changed to 1 when ) key is pressed.

  • Page 30: Using The Radf

    USING THE RADF This copier can be equipped with an optional reversing Duplex copying will not work when a non-standard automatic document feeder (RADF). sized paper (or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper) is used. The RADF will handle multiple originals. Image loss (max. 5 mm (13/64" )) can occur along the Before loading originals into the document feeder leading edge of the copies.
  • Page 31 USING THE RADF Original Copy 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. The original size will be indicated on the touch panel, and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected.
  • Page 32 USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 1-sided originals Originals (1-sided) Copy (2-sided) Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. Maximum height line Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT...
  • Page 33 USING THE RADF 2-sided copies from 2-sided originals Original (2-sided) Copy (2-sided) Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. Maximum height line Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT...
  • Page 34 USING THE RADF 1-sided copies from 2-sided originals Original (2-sided) Copies (1-sided) Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. Maximum height line Press the 2-SIDED COPY key. 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT...

  • Page 35: 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. 5 KEY OPERATOR A total of four extra preset copy ratios, two each for reduction and enlargement, can be added.

  • Page 36: Manual Selection

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual selection Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. Press the “COPY RATIO” key on the touch panel. CUSTOM SETTINGS DUPLEX AUTO 100% PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO MENU 1 Use the key to select menu 1 or menu 2 for copy MENU READY TO COPY.
  • Page 37 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Use the “PAPER SELECT” key to select the paper tray READY TO COPY. with the desired paper size. PAPER TYPE If the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode is on, the appropriate copy 60~105 g /m paper size will have been automatically selected based on the 131~280 g /m 106~130 g /m original size and selected copy ratio.

  • Page 38: 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 100 sheets of standard copy paper measuring from A6 to A3W (5-1/2"...

  • Page 39: Two-Sided Copying With Bypass Tray

    SPECIAL PAPERS (manual feed) Two-sided copying with bypass tray Two-sided copies can be made manually using the bypass tray. Place the first original face down on the document glass and make a copy. The first side of the copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations.

  • Page 40: 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 41 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS UTPUT Press the “EXPOSURE” key on the touch panel. AUTO AUTO EXPOSURE PAPE Select “TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO”, “TEXT”, “TEXT/PHOTO”, “PRINTED PHOTO”, “PHOTO”, or “MAP” depending COLOUR TONE TEXT/ ENHANCEMENT PRTD.PHOTO upon the original type. AUTO TEXT TEXT/PHOTO When making a copy from a copy made by AR-C330, checking the box of COPY OF COPY then choosing the proper alternatives PRINTED MANUAL...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Deleting A Stored Job Program

    JOB MEMORY Deleting a stored job program Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a job program” on the EXIT JOB PROGRAMS previous page. (1. Press the PROGRAM ( ) key. 2. Press the “STORE/DELETE” key.) PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER. Select the storage register number of the program to be deleted.

  • Page 44: 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, sort, group, staple sort, and offset cannot be selected during interrupt copying. Also job program recall cannot be selected.

  • Page 45: Special Functions

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

  • Page 46: Xy Zoom

    XY ZOOM The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. If this feature is selected, the copy ratios Original Copy can be set from 25% to 400%. Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray.
  • Page 47 XY ZOOM Press the key. TO COPY. The copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction will be highlighted. ZOOM 100% RE DY TO COPY. Use the reduction, enlargement, and ZOOM ( keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction. To change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction again, press key.

  • Page 48: Margin Shift

    MARGIN SHIFT The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, shifts the text or image to Original Copy the right on one-sided copies and on the front side of two-sided copies. The text or image is shifted to the left on the reverse side of two-sided copies. Shift direction can be changed to left or right as described in step 4 below.
  • Page 49 MARGIN SHIFT Press the “MARGIN SHIFT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The setting screen for MARGIN SHIFT will appear. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY READY TO COPY. CENTRING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOUR CANCEL COVERS IMAGE EDIT MARGIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO...

  • Page 50: Erase

    ERASE (Original) (Copy) Erase function can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges and Edge erase the centre part of copies as shown in the illustrations, which are caused when such originals as thick paper, books or bound documents are used. 3 patterns of erase function, EDGE ERASE, CENTRE ERASE and EDGE+CENTRE ERASE can be selected.
  • Page 51 ERASE Select the desired erase mode. Select “EDGE ERASE”, “CENTRE ERASE” or “EDGE+CENTRE CANCEL ERASE ERASE” on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be highlighted. (0~20) EDGE ERASE CENTRE ERASE EDGE+CENTRE ERASE Adjust the amount of edge erase and/or centre erase if needed.

  • Page 52: Dual Page Copying

    DUAL PAGE COPYING The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces separate copies of two Original Copies documents placed side by side on the document glass. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. This feature can be used in the one-sided to two-sided copying mode. Place the originals on the document glass with the centre of the two pages aligned with the paper size index A4 (...
  • Page 53 DUAL PAGE COPYING Press the “OK” key. INFORMATION CUSTOM SETTINGS DUAL PAGE COPY SPARENCY INSERTS Ensure that the desired tray is selected. TO COPY. DUPLEX AUTO 100% AUTO Enter the desired number of copies. Press the COLOUR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key.

  • Page 54: Centring

    CENTRING When the original and copy paper are of different sizes, CENTRING is Original Copy used to shift the image as a whole to the centre of the copy paper. The image will shift only in the left to right direction, not in the top to bottom direction.
  • Page 55 CENTRING Press the “CENTRING” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The “CENTRING” key will be highlighted. SPECIAL MODES DUAL PAGE MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COPY CENTRING TRANSPARENCY INSERTS COLOUR COVERS IMAGE EDIT ADJUSTMENTS AUTO AUTO 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Press the “OK”...

  • Page 56: Transparency Film With Insert Sheets

    Originals (2-sided) Insert sheets must be the same size as the transparency film. Insert sheets For the best results, use SHARP recommended transparency film. Place the originals on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray. Press the SPECIAL MODES key.
  • Page 57 TRANSPARENCY FILM WITH INSERT SHEETS Press the “OK” key. INFOR DUAL PAGE COPY RANSPARENCY INSERTS Load transparency film into the bypass tray. Set the long edge of the film to be fed into the machine. Press the “PAPER SELECT” key on the touch panel and READY TO COPY.

  • Page 58: Covers

    COVERS The COVERS mode is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents. To use the COVERS mode, an optional RADF must be installed. Front cover sheets can be copied on, but only on the front side even in the 1-sided to 2-sided and 2-sided to 2-sided copy modes.
  • Page 59 COVERS Select cover placement. Select “FRONT”, “BACK” or “FRONT+BACK” on the touch CANCEL COVERS panel. PRINT ON FRONT FRONT BACK FRONT+BACK Indicate whether the front cover sheets are copied on or not. CANCEL Select “YES” or “NO” on the touch panel. If “YES” is selected, the PRINT ON FRONT COVER? first page of the document will be copied onto the front cover sheet.

  • Page 60: Colour Adjustments

    COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS The colour adjustments functions include the following functions. RGB adjust: Strengthens or weakens one of three primary colours, red (R), green (G), or blue (B). Sharpness: Sharpens or softens image outlines. Suppress background: Suppresses copying of lighter background areas.
  • Page 61 COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS Press the “RGB ADJUST” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The setting screen for RGB ADJUSTMENTS will appear. SPECIAL MODES COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS READY TO COPY. SUPPRESS RGB ADJUST SHARPNESS BACKGROUND SPECIAL MODES COLOUR BALANCE RGB ADJUST CANCEL ONLY ONE COLOUR CAN BE ADJUSTED.

  • Page 62: Sharpness

    Press the “SHARPNESS” key on the touch panel. EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO The setting screen for SHARPNESS will appear. READY TO COPY. READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES CENTERING COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS SHARPNESS CANCEL SUPPRESS RGB ADJUST SHARPNESS BACKGROUND COLOUR BALANCE SOFT SHARP BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY CONTRAST 3-18...
  • Page 63 COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS Press the “SOFT” key to soften image outlines or press READY TO COPY the “SHARP” key to sharpen them. SHARPNESS CANCEL SOFT SHARP Press the upper “OK” key. READY TO COPY SHARPNESS CANCEL SOFT SHARP Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies.

  • Page 64: Suppress Background

    COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS SUPPRESS BACKGROUND This copier can suppress unwanted background areas on the original images when copying. This function is used to adjust the density level of background images to be erased. (Refer to the samples on page 6 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the SUPPRESS BACKGROUND.) Place the original on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray.
  • Page 65 COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS Use the “-” and “+” keys to select the desired background suppression level. SUPPRESS BACKGROUND CANCEL If level 1 is selected, darker background areas will be erased. LIGHT AREAS OF THE ORIGINAL MAY BE SUPPRESSED AS BACKGROUND. The level can be adjusted in three steps. The default setting is level 3.

  • Page 66: Colour Balance

    COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS COLOUR BALANCE This function is used to adjust the colour, tone, and density of colour copies. The Colour Balance setting allows you to adjust the densities of four colours: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The density range is divided into eight levels for each colour, from 1 (lowest density areas) to 8 (highest density areas).
  • Page 67 COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS The setting screen for COLOUR BALANCE will appear. READY TO COPY. SPECIAL MODES COLOUR BALANCE CANCEL Use the keys indicated in the illustration above to adjust READY TO COPY the colour balance settings. Use these keys to select the colour to be adjusted ( C = cyan, COLOUR BALANCE CANCEL...

  • Page 68: Brightness/Intensity/Contrast

    COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS BRIGHTNESS /INTENSITY/CONTRAST This copier allows the level of brightness, intensity or contrast of images to be adjusted. If brightness is selected, colour tone can be darkened or lightened. If intensity is selected, colour saturation can be made to be more vivid or more dull. If contrast is selected, the contrast between image areas can be made to be higher or lower.
  • Page 69 COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS Select the desired item to be adjusted. READY TO COPY. Select “BRIGHTNESS”, “INTENSITY” or “CONTRAST” on the SPECIAL MODES touch panel. BRIGHT INTENS CONT CANCEL ONLY ONE FUNCTION IS SELECTABLE. BRIGHTNESS INTENSITY CONTRAST Use the “-” and “+” keys to adjust the level of the BRIGHT INTENS CONT CANCEL selected item.

  • Page 70: Image Editing Functions

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS The image editing functions include the following items. Single colour: Produces copies with a selected single colour. Neg./pos. reverse: Copies original image in complementary colours. 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. A3 (11 x 17) full-bleed: Produces A3 (11"...
  • Page 71 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “SINGLE COLOUR” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The setting screen for SINGLE COLOUR will appear. SPECIAL MODES READY TO COPY. IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOUR SPECIAL MODES REVERSE IMAGE MULTI-PAGE SINGLE COLOUR CANCEL PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED...

  • Page 72: Neg./Pos. Reverse

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS NEG./POS. REVERSE The NEG./POS. REVERSE function is used to copy the original image Original Copy in complementary colours. If this function is selected in the black/white mode, the black and white areas will be reversed. (Refer to the samples on page 2 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the NEG./POS.
  • Page 73 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the upper “OK” key. NEG./POS. MIRROR REVERSE IMAGE 11 17 MULTI PAGE Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies. Press the COLOUR COPY START ( ) key or BLACK COPY START ( ) key.

  • Page 74: Mirror Image

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS MIRROR IMAGE This function is used to print a mirror image of the original. The images Original Copy will be inverted in the right to left direction on the copies. Place the originals on the document glass or in the optional document feeder tray.
  • Page 75 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “MIRROR IMAGE” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The “MIRROR IMAGE” key will be highlighted. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOUR REVERSE IMAGE MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE Press the upper “OK” key. NEG./POS.

  • Page 76: Photo Repeat

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS PHOTO REPEAT PHOTO REPEAT is used to produce repeated images of a photo on a Original Copy single sheet of copy paper. (Refer to the samples on page 2 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the PHOTO REPEAT mode.) Up to 24 repeats can be made on a single copy sheet.
  • Page 77 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “PHOTO REPEAT” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The setting screen for PHOTO REPEAT will appear. SPECIAL MODES PLEASE SELECT REPEAT TYPE. IMAGE EDIT SPECIAL MODES NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOUR REVERSE IMAGE PHOTO REPEAT CANCEL MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT...

  • Page 78: A3 (11X17) Full-Bleed

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS A3 (11 x 17) FULL-BLEED In other copy modes, image loss will occur along the copy edges. When the Original Copy A3 (11 x 17) FULL-BLEED function is used, the full image of an A3 (11" x 17") size original will be copied onto A3W (12"...
  • Page 79 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “A3 (11 x 17) FULL-BLEED” key on the touch READY TO COPY. panel. SPECIAL MODES The “A3 (11 x 17) FULL-BLEED” key will be highlighted. IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOUR REVERSE IMAGE MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE...

  • Page 80: Multi-Page Enlargement

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT This function is used to enlarge an original image to a size larger than A3 (11" x 17") and print divided images onto multiple sheets of copy paper. (Refer to the samples on page 3 to see the effect on copy images in relation to the MULTI-PAGE ENLARGEMENT.) Press the SPECIAL MODES key.
  • Page 81 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS GE ENL RGEMENT C NCEL Select the original size. EMENT SIZE ORIGINAL SIZE & ORIENTATI The original sizes that can be used depend on the selected enlargement size. The original orientation will be indicated depending on the A0x2 selected enlargement size and original size.

  • Page 82: Extra Size

    IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS EXTRA SIZE The EXTRA SIZE function provides a method for entering the dimensions of non-standard size copy paper and non-standard size originals for the purpose of automatic enlargement or reduction of the image for a best fit onto the copy paper.
  • Page 83 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS Press the “EXTRA SIZE” key on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. The setting screen for EXTRA SIZE will appear. SPECIAL MODES IMAGE EDIT NEG./POS. MIRROR SINGLE COLOUR REVERSE IMAGE MULTI-PAGE PHOTO REPEAT READY TO COPY. FULL-BLEED ENLARGEMENT EXTRA SIZE EXTRA SIZE...
  • Page 84 IMAGE EDITING FUNCTIONS If non-standard size paper has been set in the bypass READY TO COPY. tray, adjust the paper size using the keys. If standard size paper has been set in the bypass tray, EXTRA SIZE CANCEL check the “ENABLE AUTO SIZE DETECTION” check box.

  • Page 85: Supplies

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

  • Page 86: Paper

    (104 lbs.), to 12" x 18") (Ordinary paper) index stock (155 lbs.) 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 87: Loading Paper In The Paper Trays

    PAPER Loading paper in the paper trays Gently lift and pull out the paper tray. Only use paper within the Sharp specification and follow the paper manufacturer’s instructions regarding fanning and loading the paper. The tray holds 500 sheets of paper.

  • Page 88: Changing The Copy Paper Size In The Tray

    PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. Adjust the paper size indicator to match the paper size to be set. Slide the paper size indicator to the right or left to match the paper size.

  • Page 89: Adding Toner

    ” will appear in For best copying results, be sure to use TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. only Sharp products. The package of indicate toner types. : yellow, : magenta, : cyan,...
  • Page 90 ADDING TONER Tap on the top of the new toner cartridge 5 times. Then hold the toner cartridge horizontally and vigorously 20 x shake it sufficiently about 20 times. This will loosen the toner and allow it to flow more easily into the toner hopper.
  • Page 91 ADDING TONER 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 92: Used Toner Disposal

    Remove the cap from a new toner collecting container and use it to seal the full toner collecting container. Keep the full toner collecting container until the next regular service call. Your authorised Sharp Service Technician will collect the container for disposal. New container...

  • Page 93: Storage Of Supplies

    GENUINE SUPPLIES WARNING This feature requires drums containing the special reflectance area (recommended Sharp genuine photoconductive drum), to prevent low image density copies from poor process control and possible damage to the machine. If you use other drums, the process control system cannot run properly.

  • Page 95: Copier Trouble

    CHAPTER 5 COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes how to remove misfed originals and paper and other common trouble remedies. Page q q q q q MISFEED REMOVAL ....... 5-2 q q q q q MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ......5-11 q q q q q TONER COLLECTING CONTAINER OF TRANSFER UNIT ..

  • Page 96: Misfeed Removal

    MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. If paper becomes accidentally torn during removal, be The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum or the corona wires. INDICATED AREA.

  • Page 97: Misfeed In The Bypass Tray

    MISFEED REMOVAL (A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently Feeding roller cover 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. (B) Open the exit roller cover and gently pull the original out.
  • Page 98 MISFEED REMOVAL Turn the transport lever to the left. Do not pull out the paper transport in this step. Turn roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow 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 99 MISFEED REMOVAL Close the front cover. Misfeed in the paper trays MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 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 100 MISFEED REMOVAL Close the paper tray and the side covers. Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the transport area, exit area and MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. fusing area CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open the front cover. Turn the transport lever to the left.
  • Page 101 MISFEED REMOVAL 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 in the direction of the arrow to feed the misfed paper into the copier. Roller rotating knob A Gently close the upper right side cover.
  • Page 102 MISFEED REMOVAL 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 in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper.

  • Page 103: Misfeed In The Duplex Module

    MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the duplex module MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. NOTES: For misfeed removal from an optional staple sorter (AR-SS2), an optional large capacity tray (AR-LC9) 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 CLEAR INDICATED AREA.
  • Page 104 MISFEED REMOVAL Remove the misfed paper. Turn roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow and remove the misfed paper. Roller rotating knob C Slide the paper guide if needed. Push the duplex module back into the copier. 5-10...

  • Page 105: Maintenance Required

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

  • Page 106: 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 Centre. 5-12...

  • Page 107: 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 Solution Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. Copier does not operate.
  • Page 108 Should the copier stop completely, and the message “CALL FOR ” appear in the message display, contact SERVICE. CODE: your authorised Sharp Service Centre. At this time, please tell your authorised Sharp Service Centre what letters and numbers appear. 5 KEY OPERATOR See page 8-36.

  • Page 109: General Information

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

  • Page 110: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior [Optional document cover] [Optional RADF] Exit tray (optional) Paper trays Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray. Each tray holds 500 sheets of paper. In some regions, the exit tray is provided as a Front cover standard component.

  • Page 111: Interior

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior RADF feeding roller cover (optional) Fusing unit Open to remove misfed originals. The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area. Roller rotating knobs Document feeder indicators (document feeder is optional) Turn to remove misfed paper. Original feed indicator Transport lever Indicates the originals in the tray will be fed.

  • Page 112: Operation Panel

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel INFORMATION SPECIAL MODES CUSTOM SETTINGS 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT The key and indicators are not used for the copier features. CLEAR ALL ( ) key LCD touch panel Displays information to assist the operator. Clears all selected settings and returns the copier Various operation keys are included in the touch to the initial settings.

  • Page 113: Touch Panel (Basic Screen)

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Touch Panel (Basic screen) Inch system READY TO COPY. INFORMATION SPECIAL MODES 8 11 ORIGINAL ORIGINAL CUSTOM SETTINGS 8 11R 2-SIDED COPY DUPLEX DUPLEX 8 11 OUTPUT 8 14 AUTO 8/ 11 AUTO AUTO 100% EXPOSURE PAPER SELECT COPY RATIO Depending on the country or...

  • Page 114: 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. CAUTION Do not use flammable spray to clean the machine. If gas from the spray comes in contact with hot electrical components or the fusing unit inside the machine, fire or electrical shock may result.

  • Page 115: Touch Panel Contrast Adjustment

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

  • Page 116: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS COPIER Type Console Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Photoconductive type OPC drum Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17") Copy paper sizes Max. A3 wide (12" x 18"), min. A6 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Image loss: Max.
  • Page 117 SPECIFICATIONS Optional equipment Document cover (AR-VR2) Reversing automatic document feeder (AR-RF1) 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) Finisher (AR-FN4) Large capacity tray (AR-LC9) Exit tray (AR-TE1) Fiery print controller (AR-PE3) Print engine power supply unit (AR-PX5) Copying speed Colour 33 copies/min. (A4 (8-1/2" x 11")) 22 copies/min.
  • Page 118 0.07 mg/m or less As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 119: Optional Equipment

    CHAPTER 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This chapter describes operating instructions for the 20-Bin Staple Sorter (AR-SS2), Large Capacity Tray (AR-LC9) and Finisher (AR-FN4). Page q q q q q SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......7-2 q q q q q 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) ....7-3 Part names ........

  • Page 120: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The options which are available for this copier are shown below. Reversing automatic 20-bin staple sorter (AR-SS2) document feeder (AR-RF1) Document cover (AR-VR2) Finisher (AR-FN4) Exit tray (AR-TE1) Large capacity tray (AR-LC9) Print engine power supply unit (AR-PX5) Fiery Print Controller (AR-PE3) The operation manuals for the Print Controller are supplied with this controller.

  • Page 121: 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 122: Using The Staple Sorter

    20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Using the staple sorter Press the OUTPUT key and select the desired mode. SORT GROUP To cancel the mode, press the OUTPUT key and select “NON SORT” on the touch panel. READY TO COPY. NON-SORT OUTPUT When none of the three sorter modes, SORT, STAPLE SORT or GROUP is selected, the copier is in the NON-SORT mode.

  • Page 123: Sorter Capacity

    20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) SORTER CAPACITY Sort bins Sort Mode: Bin capacity Paper size (max.) A5, A4, A4R (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R) Top bin 216mm x 330 mm, B4, 100 sheets in the NON-SORT mode A3 (8-1/2"...

  • Page 124: Staple Sort

    20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Staple sort The STAPLE SORT mode staples copies of A4, A4R, B4, and A3 (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. In some regions, 216 mm x 330 mm (8-1/2"...
  • Page 125 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Using the optional RADF Set the originals in the document feeder tray face up Stapling position with the stapling position in the upper left corner. If the number of copies to be delivered into each bin is more than 30 for A4 or A4R (8-1/2"...

  • Page 126: 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. Align the edges of the copies to be stapled. Place the set of copies into the top bin, making sure the Copies edges are flush with the inner right corner, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 127: Staple Cartridge Replacement

    20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “ADD STAPLES.” will appear. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 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 128 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. 7-10...

  • Page 129: Staple Jam Removal

    20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) 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: Open the stapler cover. Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. Lift the release lever to unlock the staple box.
  • Page 130 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) 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. 7-12...

  • Page 131: Misfeed Removal

    20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (AR-SS2) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. 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 132: Specifications

    (75 lb.) paper can be fed for each set from bypass. If the stapler capacity limits are exceeded, stapling jams, poorly stapler sets or damage may occur to the stapler. Use SHARP recommended paper for best performance. Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. 7-14...

  • Page 133: Large Capacity Tray (Ar-Lc9)

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC9) The large capacity tray provides the added convenience of having 3,500 additional sheets of A4 (8-1/2" x 11") paper available. PART NAMES Top cover Open for misfeed removal. Release lever Specifications Paper size A4 (8-1/2" x 11") Paper weight 60 to 105 g/m (16 lbs.

  • Page 134: Loading Copy Paper

    Place the paper in the centre of the paper table. The paper stack must not be higher than the indicator line (up to 3,500 sheets of SHARP standard paper (80 g/m ( 21 lbs.))). Do not exceed the maximum height line.

  • Page 135: Misfeed Removal

    LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC9) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. The message “MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with AREA. PRESS a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION key for more detailed information as necessary.
  • Page 136 LARGE CAPACITY TRAY (AR-LC9) Remove the misfed paper. Push the large capacity tray toward the copier and latch it into place. Gently push the large capacity tray back in until it stops. If misfed paper is not found in step 2, pull the tray out. Remove the misfed paper.

  • Page 137: Finisher (Ar-Fn4)

    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 print mode only and will not function in the copy mode. PART NAMES Finisher release lever Offset tray Staple cartridge...

  • Page 138: Offset Mode

    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 139: Staple Print

    FINISHER (AR-FN4) Staple print* (*In the PRINT mode only) The staple print mode can be selected for stapling printed sets in the size of A5, A4, A4R, B5, 216mm x 330mm, B4 and A3 (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").

  • Page 140: 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: While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier. Pull out the staple box.
  • Page 141 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 142: 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: While holding the finisher release lever, slide the finisher away from the copier.
  • Page 143 FINISHER (AR-FN4) 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 144: Misfeed Removal

    FINISHER (AR-FN4) Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. 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. CLEAR INDICATED AREA.
  • Page 145 FINISHER (AR-FN4) 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 147: Key Operator's Guide

    CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE This chapter contains information on all of the programs for use by the key operator. The programs allow the key operator to tailor many functions of AR-C330 for specific modes of operation. These programs can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered.

  • Page 148: Key Operator Code Number

    KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER A key operator code number must be registered before a key operator program can be used. The key operator must remember this number. Only this registered number will allow access to the key operator programs. INFORMATION Registering the key operator code number Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key.
  • Page 149 KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER Press the “KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE” KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS key. OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER CHANGE C:3.5 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT B:3.5 TONER SAVE MODE(B/W) ADD OR CHANGE EXTRA PRESET RATIOS Choose a new 5-digit code number and enter it using the ORMATION 10-key pad.

  • Page 150: Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS A complete list of all key operator programs is provided below. These programs can only be accessed by first entering the key operator code number. The key operator programs are roughly divided into three groups: copier key operator programs, printer key operator programs, and account control.
  • Page 151 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Category Program Name Function Page No. Preheat Mode Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters 8-17 Setting the preheat mode after copying is completed. Message Time Sets the length of time that messages are displayed. 8-17 Setting Enable/Disable...
  • Page 152 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS PRINTER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS (optional) Program Name Function Page No. Enable Bypass-Tray Size Enables or disables paper size detection for the bypass tray. 8-24 Detection Enable Bypass-Tray Type Enables or disables paper type detection for the bypass tray. 8-24 Detection Prohibit Bypass-Tray Selection...

  • Page 153: Using The Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Using the key operator programs Press the CUSTOM SETTINGS ( ) key. INFORMATION CUSTOM SETTINGS Press the “KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS” key on the touch panel. The following display will appear. EXIT KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE. EXIT CUSTOM SETTINGS DISPLAY...
  • Page 154 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Select the desired category on the touch panel. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Example: To select the timer settings category, press the “TIMER COPIER MODE SETTINGS” key. If you have selected “PRINTER” or “ACCOUNT CONTROL” in OTHER FUNCTION TIMER SETTINGS step 4, this step is not needed.

  • Page 155: Exposure Adjustment

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS COPIER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to adjust various settings of copier functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS” key and then selecting the desired program key.

  • Page 156: Add Or Change Extra Preset Ratios

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Add or Change Extra Preset Ratios Two extra preset copy ratios can be added within both the reduction range (25% to 99%) and the enlargement range (101% to 400%). Only added preset copy ratios can be changed. The standard preset copy ratios are fixed in memory and cannot be changed.

  • Page 157: Initial Margin Shift Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Margin Shift Setting Set the initial margin shift value with this program. When the “INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT SETTING SET THE INITIAL MARGIN SHIFT. SIDE 1 SIDE 2 (0~20)
  • Page 158 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Status Setting The copier will assume the initial settings when it is turned on, when the CLEAR ALL ( ) key is pressed, or when the auto clear interval has elapsed after a copy run. Use this program to establish the initial settings.

  • Page 159: Initial Colour Balance Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Initial Colour Balance Setting Colour balance settings that have been adjusted using the special function of “Colour Balance” explained on page 3-22 can be called up and set as initial colour balance settings* by storing them ahead of time in a job program (page 2-18).
  • Page 160 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Select a paper tray on the touch panel. Up to 3 PAPER TRAY keys appear depending on the number of the paper tray installed (except an optional large capacity tray). Select a paper size for [EXTRA] setting. To select a size of INCH series, press the “INCH”...

  • Page 161: Stream Feeding Mode

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Stream Feeding Mode This program is only available when the optional RADF is installed and used to enable the stream feeding mode of the optional document feeder. When the stream feeding mode is enabled, additional originals which are set in the document feeder tray within 5 seconds after the last original in a stack was fed will be fed and copied automatically.

  • Page 162: Timer Settings

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

  • Page 163: Preheat Mode Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Preheat Mode Setting Preheat mode functions to control the power consumption by lowering the temperature of the fusing unit to a preset level once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on.

  • Page 164: Disabling Of Auto Paper Selection

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS The programs of this category are used to enable or disable some functions. These programs can be set or cancelled by pressing the check box of each program. Disabling of Beep When Keys Touched This program is used to enable or disable the beep function. If this function is enabled, a beep sound will be produced when you press a key on the operation panel including the touch panel.

  • Page 165: Disabling Deletion Of Job Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Bypass-Tray in Duplex Copy This program is used to disable the use of the bypass tray when making duplex copies. To disable use of the bypass tray when making duplex copies, press the check box of “DISABLING OF BYPASS- TRAY IN DUPLEX COPY”...

  • Page 166: Disabling Of Stapler

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To disable the duplex system, press the check box of “DISABLING OF DUPLEX COPYING” to display a check mark in the check box. To enable the duplex system, press the check box of this program again to clear the check mark in the check box. Disabling of Stapler This program is used to enable or disable the stapler of the optional staple sorter (AR-SS2).
  • Page 167 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Disabling of Sleep Mode The sleep mode is used to turn off the power to the fusing unit automatically once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on.

  • Page 168: Registration Adjustment

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Registration Adjustment This program is used to adjust registration if deviation of registration of characters or lines occurs in colour copying or printing. NOTE: This program can be selected by pressing the “REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT” key on the category menu screen. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS COPIER MODE OTHER FUNCTION...

  • Page 169: Auto Colour Calibration

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Auto Colour Calibration The Auto Colour Calibration program enables automatic colour gradation correction when it becomes misadjusted. NOTE: The colour gradation may not be sufficiently corrected after one correction cycle. If so, a re-execution of the program may be necessary. This program can be selected by pressing the “AUTO COLOUR CALIBRATION”...
  • Page 170 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS PRINTER KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS The following programs can be selected only if an optional power supply kit and an optional print controller have been installed. Select “PRINTER” after entering the key operator code number. Then select the desired program. Enable Bypass-Tray Size Detection This program is used to enable or disable paper size detection of the bypass tray in the print mode.
  • Page 171 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Prohibit Bypass-Tray Selection If this program is set, the bypass tray will not be selected for a print job that specifies auto paper selection or during auto tray switching. To prohibit bypass tray selection, press the “PROHIBIT BYPASS-TRAY SELECTION”...

  • Page 172: Account Control

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ACCOUNT CONTROL The programs of this category are used to set the internal auditor functions. These programs can be selected by pressing the “ACCOUNT CONTROL” key and then selecting the desired program key. Auditing Mode This program is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode. The auditing mode can be set for both the colour and black/white (B/ W) modes or for only the color mode.
  • Page 173 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Number of Sheets per Account This program is used to display or print the total number of sheets made against each account number in the colour mode and B/W mode respectively. Each sheet of paper that is A3 (11" x 17") size or larger is counted as two sheets.
  • Page 174 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Billing by Account This program is used to display or print the accumulated cost when a relevant price per sheet has been set using program “Price Setting.” When the “BILLING BY ACCOUNT” key is pressed, a screen for selecting “COPIER,”...

  • Page 175: Resetting Account

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Resetting Account This program is used to reset all audit accounts or to selectively reset individual accounts. When the “RESETTING ACCOUNT” key is pressed, a screen for selecting “COPIER,” “PRINTER” or “SCANNER” will appear. Press the key of the desired mode. This section shows the procedure used after the “COPIER”...

  • Page 176: Account Number Control

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Account Number Control This program is used to register accounts, delete accounts, change an account number, or print all account numbers. When the “ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL” key is pressed, the following display will appear. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL ENTER DELETE...
  • Page 177 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To change an account number Press the “CHANGE” key. Enter the account number to be changed using the 10-key pad. Enter a new account number. Press the “ENTER” key. If a number that is already registered is entered, the message “THIS NUMBER IS ALREADY USED.”...
  • Page 178 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Enter the new price for price code #1 by using the 10-key pad and then press the “ENTER” key. Use the INTERRUPT ( ) key for decimal points. If the “ENTER” key is pressed without entering a value, the price per copy will not be changed.

  • Page 179: Account Limit Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Account Limit Setting This program is used to set the maximum number of sheets of copying, printing, and scanning for individual account numbers or all accounts. When the “ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING” key is pressed, a screen for selecting “COPIER,”...

  • Page 180: Account Number Security

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Account Number Security This program is used to make it difficult for users to gain access to accounts by entering code numbers through trial and error. If this program is selected and an operator enters three successive invalid account numbers, the machine will not accept another number for one minute and the message “PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPERATOR FOR ASSISTANCE.”...

  • Page 181: Total Count

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OTHER PROGRAMS The following two key operator programs are common programs that are not included among the three groups: copier key operator programs, printer key operator programs, and account control. The programs can be selected by pressing the relevant key on the touch panel after the key operator program mode is selected.

  • Page 182: Key Operator Assistance Call

    “DISABLING OF STAPLER” (page 8-20) to prevent the use of the stapler. Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service. Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service. SORTER IS OUT OF SERVICE.

  • Page 183: Key Operator Code Number: Factory Setting

    KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER: FACTORY SETTING The following is the factory setting of the Key Operator Code Number, which must be used to access the Key Operator Program. Factory setting = 00000 This number must be entered when accessing the Key Operator Program for the first time.
  • Page 185 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
  • Page 186 AR-C330 PRINTED IN JAPAN 2004H TINSE2778FCZZ...

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