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...q MAIN FEATURES 3 q PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4 - Operation panel 6 q COPIER INSTALLATION 8 q CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 q CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 q SET-UP 11 q LOADING COPY PAPER 13 MAKING COPIES q NORMAL COPYING 16 q REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 18 q BYPASS FEED (special paper 20 q TWO-SIDED COPYING 22 q XY ZOOM 23 q B/W REVERSE 25 q DUAL PAGE COPY 26 q INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN 27 q AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 28 q TONER SAVE MODE 29 STATUS INDICATORS q TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 30 q DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 32 q MISFEED REMOVAL 34 Notes provide...
...q MAIN FEATURES 3 q PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4 - Operation panel 6 q COPIER INSTALLATION 8 q CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9 q CHECKING PACKED COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 10 q SET-UP 11 q LOADING COPY PAPER 13 MAKING COPIES q NORMAL COPYING 16 q REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 18 q BYPASS FEED (special paper 20 q TWO-SIDED COPYING 22 q XY ZOOM 23 q B/W REVERSE 25 q DUAL PAGE COPY 26 q INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN 27 q AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 28 q TONER SAVE MODE 29 STATUS INDICATORS q TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 30 q DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 32 q MISFEED REMOVAL 34 Notes provide...
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.... q The copier's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. q The fusing area is on a firm, level surface. q When moving the copier, be easily accessible. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the CDRH standards. For your eyes. GETTING STARTED Cautions CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below . Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the copier. q Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or...
.... q The copier's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. q The fusing area is on a firm, level surface. q When moving the copier, be easily accessible. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the CDRH standards. For your eyes. GETTING STARTED Cautions CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below . Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the copier. q Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or...
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... monochrome photos and color photos. GETTING STARTED Main features MAIN FEATURES q High-speed laser copying q First-copy time is performed. q Toner save mode or immediately after power on the scanning mechanism, which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. y Environmentally friendly design q Paper output tray is adjustable in 1% increments can be adjusted in the copier for improved workflow, reduced operating noise from 50% to reduce power consumption. q In addition to 99 copies. This memory...
... monochrome photos and color photos. GETTING STARTED Main features MAIN FEATURES q High-speed laser copying q First-copy time is performed. q Toner save mode or immediately after power on the scanning mechanism, which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. y Environmentally friendly design q Paper output tray is adjustable in 1% increments can be adjusted in the copier for improved workflow, reduced operating noise from 50% to reduce power consumption. q In addition to 99 copies. This memory...
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i Paper tray Holds 250 sheets of the copy paper. !2 Bypass tray Special papers (including transparency film) and copy paper can be copied here. r Power switch Press to remove misfeeds and for easy operation. t Operation panel All copier controls are deposited in the paper output tray. u Front cover Open to turn copier power on the original table and close the platen cover before copying starts. w Original table Place the document to move the copier. e Handles Use to be fed from the bypass tray. !3 Bypass tray extension...
i Paper tray Holds 250 sheets of the copy paper. !2 Bypass tray Special papers (including transparency film) and copy paper can be copied here. r Power switch Press to remove misfeeds and for easy operation. t Operation panel All copier controls are deposited in the paper output tray. u Front cover Open to turn copier power on the original table and close the platen cover before copying starts. w Original table Place the document to move the copier. e Handles Use to be fed from the bypass tray. !3 Bypass tray extension...
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... Operation manual 1 TD cartridge 1 Charger cleaner 1 5 Take care in removing paper. @2 Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @2 @0 @1 !5 Drum cartridge handle Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. !6 Drum cartridge Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. !7 TD cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the TD cartridge. !8 TD cartridge strap Lift to remove the TD cartridge. !9 TD cartridge Contains toner. @0 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. @1 Fusing unit...
... Operation manual 1 TD cartridge 1 Charger cleaner 1 5 Take care in removing paper. @2 Paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @2 @0 @1 !5 Drum cartridge handle Hold to pull out the drum cartridge. !6 Drum cartridge Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. !7 TD cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the TD cartridge. !8 TD cartridge strap Lift to remove the TD cartridge. !9 TD cartridge Contains toner. @0 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. @1 Fusing unit...
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... @4. !1 CLEAR ALL ( ) key Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the initial settings. !2 POWER SAVE ( ) indicator (p. 34) Lights up to make individual copies of two originals placed side by a lit indicator ( ). t Alarm indicators : Paper required indicator (p.13) : Misfeed indicator (p.28) : TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.24) : Drum replacement required indicator (p.26) y AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator If the bypass tray was previously selected, the AUTO PAPER SELECT function will select the tray for printer functions...
... @4. !1 CLEAR ALL ( ) key Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the initial settings. !2 POWER SAVE ( ) indicator (p. 34) Lights up to make individual copies of two originals placed side by a lit indicator ( ). t Alarm indicators : Paper required indicator (p.13) : Misfeed indicator (p.28) : TD cartridge replacement required indicator (p.24) : Drum replacement required indicator (p.26) y AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator If the bypass tray was previously selected, the AUTO PAPER SELECT function will select the tray for printer functions...
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...make user program entries. @4 CLEAR ( ) key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. See page 32, USER PROGRAMS. 7 q Copy ratio: 100% q Exposure: Automatic q Copy quantity: 0 q Paper feed station: Previously selected paper tray * This time (auto clear time) can be changed. Initial settings The copier assumes the initial settings when it is made in any mode. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions !7 AUTO IMAGE key and indicator Press for automatic copy ratio selection. !8 TRAY SELECT ( ) key (p. 15) Use to manually select a paper tray...
...make user program entries. @4 CLEAR ( ) key Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy run. See page 32, USER PROGRAMS. 7 q Copy ratio: 100% q Exposure: Automatic q Copy quantity: 0 q Paper feed station: Previously selected paper tray * This time (auto clear time) can be changed. Initial settings The copier assumes the initial settings when it is made in any mode. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Part names and functions !7 AUTO IMAGE key and indicator Press for automatic copy ratio selection. !8 TRAY SELECT ( ) key (p. 15) Use to manually select a paper tray...
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... appliances. If you use extension cords or power strips. Connect the copier to make sure that the power switch of the screw. To change the paper size from the factory default size, see steps 2 to 6 for both the upper and lower trays except for the first time, be sure to fix it on in the OFF position. If you will result. q For loading copy paper, see pages 14 and 15...
... appliances. If you use extension cords or power strips. Connect the copier to make sure that the power switch of the screw. To change the paper size from the factory default size, see steps 2 to 6 for both the upper and lower trays except for the first time, be sure to fix it on in the OFF position. If you will result. q For loading copy paper, see pages 14 and 15...
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... place. 3 Fan the copy paper and insert it stops. Also, the AUTO PAPER SELECT and the AUTO IMAGE features will light up to a different size of 21 lb. See the next page. GETTING STARTED LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with toner. When the paper size is changed in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is easily opened for paper loading. Loading copy paper 2 Push the pressure...
... place. 3 Fan the copy paper and insert it stops. Also, the AUTO PAPER SELECT and the AUTO IMAGE features will light up to a different size of 21 lb. See the next page. GETTING STARTED LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with toner. When the paper size is changed in the selected paper feed station, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is easily opened for paper loading. Loading copy paper 2 Push the pressure...
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However, you can make desired settings and press the START ( ) key during warm-up . q For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ PHOTO ( / / ) key to select MANUAL ( ) and adjust with the original size scale. Press the START key in the paper tray is the same size as desired. See page 45. q If a tray of the copies. 3 Close the document feeder cover. 4 Ensure that the copy paper size in this mode, the characteristics of the original are "read" by reducing...
However, you can make desired settings and press the START ( ) key during warm-up . q For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ PHOTO ( / / ) key to select MANUAL ( ) and adjust with the original size scale. Press the START key in the paper tray is the same size as desired. See page 45. q If a tray of the copies. 3 Close the document feeder cover. 4 Ensure that the copy paper size in this mode, the characteristics of the original are "read" by reducing...
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... other special purpose papers. q When feeding 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" sized paper, extend the bypass tray. 2 Set the paper guides to 100 sheets of the copies. If the original image is not at least as large as a single stack. MAKING COPIES Bypass feed (special paper) BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers (except envelopes) must be set . q When loading envelopes, make sure that...
... other special purpose papers. q When feeding 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" sized paper, extend the bypass tray. 2 Set the paper guides to 100 sheets of the copies. If the original image is not at least as large as a single stack. MAKING COPIES Bypass feed (special paper) BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers (except envelopes) must be set . q When loading envelopes, make sure that...
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... the original table. 3 Turn the first copy over left to select the bypass 5 Press the START ( ) key. 22 q Be sure to feed the copies one sheet at a time. 4 Use the TRAY SELECT ( tray. ) key to right and place it into the bypass tray. q The first copy can be made on the original table. TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made using the bypass tray. MAKING COPIES Two-sided copying 1 Place the first...
... the original table. 3 Turn the first copy over left to select the bypass 5 Press the START ( ) key. 22 q Be sure to feed the copies one sheet at a time. 4 Use the TRAY SELECT ( tray. ) key to right and place it into the bypass tray. q The first copy can be made on the original table. TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made using the bypass tray. MAKING COPIES Two-sided copying 1 Place the first...
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... sure that 8-1/2" x 11" size copy paper is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. MAKING COPIES DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table with the center of the two pages aligned with the paper size index ( 81/2). q Set the page to the right of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the DUAL PAGE COPY ( ) key. If the AUTO IMAGE feature has been selected...
... sure that 8-1/2" x 11" size copy paper is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. MAKING COPIES DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table with the center of the two pages aligned with the paper size index ( 81/2). q Set the page to the right of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the DUAL PAGE COPY ( ) key. If the AUTO IMAGE feature has been selected...
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...set, changed, or canceled as desired. See page 16. For description of certain functions to 4, press the CLEAR ( copier will blink in the copy quantity display. The q The program numbers are shown in the copy quantity display. 2 Enter a program number using the left copy quantity ( ) key. See page 44. Enables or disables the auto power shut-off timer, enter 3. 38 Program name 1 Auto clear time 2 Preheat mode 3 Auto power shut-off timer 4 Stream feeding mode 5 Auto power shut-off mode after any operation is made . USER PROGRAMS The user programs...
...set, changed, or canceled as desired. See page 16. For description of certain functions to 4, press the CLEAR ( copier will blink in the copy quantity display. The q The program numbers are shown in the copy quantity display. 2 Enter a program number using the left copy quantity ( ) key. See page 44. Enables or disables the auto power shut-off timer, enter 3. 38 Program name 1 Auto clear time 2 Preheat mode 3 Auto power shut-off timer 4 Stream feeding mode 5 Auto power shut-off mode after any operation is made . USER PROGRAMS The user programs...
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q The entered parameter number will blink on the right side. 4 Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. Preheat mode 0 e OFF 1 e 30 sec. Stream feeding mode * 0 e OFF 1 e ON Auto power shut-off setting 0 e OFF Auto paper select mode 0 e OFF * 1 e ON * 1 e ON Factory default settings are shown in the table below. If you select "0" (OFF) in the copy quantity display will be steadily lit and the entered value will blink on...
q The entered parameter number will blink on the right side. 4 Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key. Preheat mode 0 e OFF 1 e 30 sec. Stream feeding mode * 0 e OFF 1 e ON Auto power shut-off setting 0 e OFF Auto paper select mode 0 e OFF * 1 e ON * 1 e ON Factory default settings are shown in the table below. If you select "0" (OFF) in the copy quantity display will be steadily lit and the entered value will blink on...
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... page 32. Copying from the preheat mode Make desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key using the normal copying procedure. q If conflicting settings are made , the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator will go out when copying starts. 41 Power save mode after a preset time has elapsed when no copier operation has been made or any key input is made . q When the START ( ) key is made with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power...
... page 32. Copying from the preheat mode Make desired copier selections and press the START ( ) key using the normal copying procedure. q If conflicting settings are made , the POWER SAVE ( ) indicator will go out when copying starts. 41 Power save mode after a preset time has elapsed when no copier operation has been made or any key input is made . q When the START ( ) key is made with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power...
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Blank copies Copies smear if rubbed. See page 8. q Paper too heavy? q Paper damp? Paper misfeeds frequently. Copies are too dark or too light. Use standard paper. Clean regularly. q Copier plugged in a dry location. Replace with dry copy paper. See page 41. Striped copies q Is transfer charger clean? q Pieces of misfed paper. If using special paper, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Make sure the paper is properly installed. See page 28. Copier trouble? COPIER TROUBLE? Solution Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. See page 15. See...
Blank copies Copies smear if rubbed. See page 8. q Paper too heavy? q Paper damp? Paper misfeeds frequently. Copies are too dark or too light. Use standard paper. Clean regularly. q Copier plugged in a dry location. Replace with dry copy paper. See page 41. Striped copies q Is transfer charger clean? q Pieces of misfed paper. If using special paper, feed the paper through the bypass tray. Make sure the paper is properly installed. See page 28. Copier trouble? COPIER TROUBLE? Solution Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. See page 15. See...
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... copy quantity display. q Is the same power outlet used for the lighting fixture and the copier? See page 13, LOADING COPY PAPER. Connect the copier to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. The TD cartridge is open. Side cover is not installed. COPIER TROUBLE? q Is the indicator on but copying is on ? q Is blinking in the copy quantity display? Example Should the copier completely stop the copier to 2 minutes. Problem Power is not possible. Please contact your SHARP service center immediately. 45 Copier trouble...
... copy quantity display. q Is the same power outlet used for the lighting fixture and the copier? See page 13, LOADING COPY PAPER. Connect the copier to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. The TD cartridge is open. Side cover is not installed. COPIER TROUBLE? q Is the indicator on but copying is on ? q Is blinking in the copy quantity display? Example Should the copier completely stop the copier to 2 minutes. Problem Power is not possible. Please contact your SHARP service center immediately. 45 Copier trouble...
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...replacement 26 E Enlargement 17 Exposure adjustment 15 F Features 3 Fixed copy ratio 17 Fusing unit release lever 30 I Initial settings 7 Interrupt 21 L Light key 15, 32 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance - specifications 40 Paper output tray 4 Paper size 40 Paper tray 13 Part names 4 Photo mode 16 Platen cover 4 Power cord 10, 12 Power on handling 9 Copier trouble 38 Copying - normal 15 - indicator 26 - paper tray 31 N Names - operation panel 6 - large original 16 - loading 13 - user maintenance 36 Manual exposure 15 Manual feeding 18 Misfeed removal...
...replacement 26 E Enlargement 17 Exposure adjustment 15 F Features 3 Fixed copy ratio 17 Fusing unit release lever 30 I Initial settings 7 Interrupt 21 L Light key 15, 32 Loading copy paper 13 M Maintenance - specifications 40 Paper output tray 4 Paper size 40 Paper tray 13 Part names 4 Photo mode 16 Platen cover 4 Power cord 10, 12 Power on handling 9 Copier trouble 38 Copying - normal 15 - indicator 26 - paper tray 31 N Names - operation panel 6 - large original 16 - loading 13 - user maintenance 36 Manual exposure 15 Manual feeding 18 Misfeed removal...
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bypass tray paper feed roller 36 - transfer charger 36 User programs 32 Z Zoom 17 Index GENERAL INFORMATION 52 copier 43 - paper 40 Status indicators 24 Supply - storage 41 T TD cartridge replacement 24 Toner save mode 23 Total number of copies 6 Troubleshooting 38 Two-sided copying 20 U User maintenance - original table 36 - life 40 - part number 40 - platen cover 36 - INDEX S Screw 11, 42 Special paper 18 Specifications -
bypass tray paper feed roller 36 - transfer charger 36 User programs 32 Z Zoom 17 Index GENERAL INFORMATION 52 copier 43 - paper 40 Status indicators 24 Supply - storage 41 T TD cartridge replacement 24 Toner save mode 23 Total number of copies 6 Troubleshooting 38 Two-sided copying 20 U User maintenance - original table 36 - life 40 - part number 40 - platen cover 36 - INDEX S Screw 11, 42 Special paper 18 Specifications -