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... product, be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for any optional equipment which has been installed. MODEL AR-M355N AR-M455N LASER PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL (for general information and copier operation) Page PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION • BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1-1 • MANAGING THE MACHINE 2-1 • PERIPHERAL DEVICES 3-1 PART 2: COPIER OPERATION • MAKING COPIES 4-1 • CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 5-1 • MACHINE MAINTENANCE (FOR COPYING) 6-1 • DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION 7-1 • SPECIFICATIONS 8-1 Be sure to become thoroughly...
... product, be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for any optional equipment which has been installed. MODEL AR-M355N AR-M455N LASER PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL (for general information and copier operation) Page PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION • BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1-1 • MANAGING THE MACHINE 2-1 • PERIPHERAL DEVICES 3-1 PART 2: COPIER OPERATION • MAKING COPIES 4-1 • CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 5-1 • MACHINE MAINTENANCE (FOR COPYING) 6-1 • DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION 7-1 • SPECIFICATIONS 8-1 Be sure to become thoroughly...
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... for using the machine as a network scanner when connected to your computer, install the printer driver for Windows, and configure the printer driver settings. ● Operation manual (for printer)* This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a facsimile. To use the copy and document filing functions. ● Key operator's guide: This primarily explains key operator programs for using the machine as a printer. ● Operation manual (for network scanner)* This manual explains the procedures for machine management and copier related functions. The display screens...
... for using the machine as a network scanner when connected to your computer, install the printer driver for Windows, and configure the printer driver settings. ● Operation manual (for printer)* This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a facsimile. To use the copy and document filing functions. ● Key operator's guide: This primarily explains key operator programs for using the machine as a printer. ● Operation manual (for network scanner)* This manual explains the procedures for machine management and copier related functions. The display screens...
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... printed or transmitted as needed. The following items are provided on all optional stand/paper drawer units. Scratches or smudges on the machine's hard disk. These adjusters should be possible to prevent injury. 7.When connecting this part. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your eyes. 4.Five adjusters are normally prohibited from copying by a service technician. CAUTIONS 1.Do not touch the photoconductive drum...
... printed or transmitted as needed. The following items are provided on all optional stand/paper drawer units. Scratches or smudges on the machine's hard disk. These adjusters should be possible to prevent injury. 7.When connecting this part. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your eyes. 4.Five adjusters are normally prohibited from copying by a service technician. CAUTIONS 1.Do not touch the photoconductive drum...
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...; Part names 3-14 ● Specifications 3-14 ● Saddle stitch finisher functions 3-15 ● Using the saddle stitch finisher 3-18 ● Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal 3-19 ● Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher 3-22 ● Troubleshooting (concerning the saddle stitch finisher 3-24 CHAPTER 4 MAKING COPIES AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER 4-2 ● Acceptable originals 4-2 PLACING ORIGINALS 4-3 CHECKING THE SIZE OF A PLACED ORIGINAL ......4-5 ● Manually setting the scanning size 4-5 STORING, DELETING, AND USING...
...; Part names 3-14 ● Specifications 3-14 ● Saddle stitch finisher functions 3-15 ● Using the saddle stitch finisher 3-18 ● Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal 3-19 ● Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher 3-22 ● Troubleshooting (concerning the saddle stitch finisher 3-24 CHAPTER 4 MAKING COPIES AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER 4-2 ● Acceptable originals 4-2 PLACING ORIGINALS 4-3 CHECKING THE SIZE OF A PLACED ORIGINAL ......4-5 ● Manually setting the scanning size 4-5 STORING, DELETING, AND USING...
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... ● Saving files 7-4 ● Main screen of document filing 7-5 ● Document filing icons 7-5 SAVING A DOCUMENT IMAGE FILE 7-6 ● Quick File 7-6 ● Filing 7-7 ● Print jobs 7-9 ● Scan Save 7-10 CALLING UP AND USING A FILE 7-13 ● Searching for and calling up a saved file 7-13 ● Calling up and using a saved file 7-15 CUSTOM SETTINGS 7-21 ● Creating, editing, and deleting user names and folders 7-21 ENTERING CHARACTERS 7-26 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-28 0-6 CHAPTER 8 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 8-2 LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES...
... ● Saving files 7-4 ● Main screen of document filing 7-5 ● Document filing icons 7-5 SAVING A DOCUMENT IMAGE FILE 7-6 ● Quick File 7-6 ● Filing 7-7 ● Print jobs 7-9 ● Scan Save 7-10 CALLING UP AND USING A FILE 7-13 ● Searching for and calling up a saved file 7-13 ● Calling up and using a saved file 7-15 CUSTOM SETTINGS 7-21 ● Creating, editing, and deleting user names and folders 7-21 ENTERING CHARACTERS 7-26 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-28 0-6 CHAPTER 8 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 8-2 LIST OF COMBINATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES...
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... used by switching to cancel settings and perform an operation from the initial machine state. *1 When the network scanner option is installed. *2 When the fax option is installed. 1-13 Also lights up or blinks when print data is being performed. (4) [JOB STATUS] key Press to display the current job status. (See page 1-15.) (5) [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key This is used to store, edit, and delete user names and folder names for the document filing function, and to configure the key operator programs and printer configuration settings. (See page 7-21) (6) Numeric keys Use to enter...
... used by switching to cancel settings and perform an operation from the initial machine state. *1 When the network scanner option is installed. *2 When the fax option is installed. 1-13 Also lights up or blinks when print data is being performed. (4) [JOB STATUS] key Press to display the current job status. (See page 1-15.) (5) [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key This is used to store, edit, and delete user names and folder names for the document filing function, and to configure the key operator programs and printer configuration settings. (See page 7-21) (6) Numeric keys Use to enter...
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... paper size is not available, touch the current job key to print, copy, fax, network scan and Internet fax) This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is highlighted. PC-Internet Fax send job 1-15 Print mode Copy mode E-MAIL/FTP mode Scan to e-mail job Scan to FTP job Scan to display the "JOB QUEUE" (showing stored jobs and the current job) or the "COMPLETE" job list (showing finished jobs). Other stored jobs will be printed (if possible) until the required paper is loaded. (Other jobs...
... paper size is not available, touch the current job key to print, copy, fax, network scan and Internet fax) This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is highlighted. PC-Internet Fax send job 1-15 Print mode Copy mode E-MAIL/FTP mode Scan to e-mail job Scan to FTP job Scan to display the "JOB QUEUE" (showing stored jobs and the current job) or the "COMPLETE" job list (showing finished jobs). Other stored jobs will be printed (if possible) until the required paper is loaded. (Other jobs...
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AUDITING MODE Auditing mode can be enabled to keep track of the number of pages printed and transmitted (scanned) by each account (up to 500 accounts can be established). The page counts can be viewed and totaled as needed.
AUDITING MODE Auditing mode can be enabled to keep track of the number of pages printed and transmitted (scanned) by each account (up to 500 accounts can be established). The page counts can be viewed and totaled as needed.
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...; Total count The number of pages processed by the machine and optional equipment can be displayed. (See page 2-14) ● Default settings Used to configure the screen contrast, date and time, and keyboard selection*1 settings. (See page 2-14) ● List print Used to print lists of daylight saving time. 2-12 For information on the next page. 3 Touch the [CLOCK] key. CUSTOM SETTINGS EXIT TOTAL COUNT ADDRESS CONTROL DEFAULT SETTINGS SENDER CONTROL LIST PRINT FAX DATA RECEIVE/FORWARD PAPER TRAY SETTINGS PRINTER CONDITION DOCUMENT FILING CONTROL KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Detailed...
...; Total count The number of pages processed by the machine and optional equipment can be displayed. (See page 2-14) ● Default settings Used to configure the screen contrast, date and time, and keyboard selection*1 settings. (See page 2-14) ● List print Used to print lists of daylight saving time. 2-12 For information on the next page. 3 Touch the [CLOCK] key. CUSTOM SETTINGS EXIT TOTAL COUNT ADDRESS CONTROL DEFAULT SETTINGS SENDER CONTROL LIST PRINT FAX DATA RECEIVE/FORWARD PAPER TRAY SETTINGS PRINTER CONDITION DOCUMENT FILING CONTROL KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Detailed...
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... date and time, touch the desired format keys. To display the next screen, touch the or keys. Touched keys are configured to change the format of tray 1 in "LIST PRINT". 7 Touch the [OK] key. ME ON T 12-HOUR 8 Touch the [OK] key. 9 To exit the settings, touch the [EXIT] key. CUSTOM SETTINGS EXIT TOTAL COUNT DEFAULT SETTINGS LIST PRINT FAX DATA ADDRESS CONTROL SENDER CONTROL RECEIVE/FORWARD PAPER TRAY SETTINGS PRINTER CONDITION DOCUMENT FILING CONTROL KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS More information on setting procedures In the following screen appears. CUSTOM SETTINGS PAPER TRAY...
... date and time, touch the desired format keys. To display the next screen, touch the or keys. Touched keys are configured to change the format of tray 1 in "LIST PRINT". 7 Touch the [OK] key. ME ON T 12-HOUR 8 Touch the [OK] key. 9 To exit the settings, touch the [EXIT] key. CUSTOM SETTINGS EXIT TOTAL COUNT DEFAULT SETTINGS LIST PRINT FAX DATA ADDRESS CONTROL SENDER CONTROL RECEIVE/FORWARD PAPER TRAY SETTINGS PRINTER CONDITION DOCUMENT FILING CONTROL KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS More information on setting procedures In the following screen appears. CUSTOM SETTINGS PAPER TRAY...
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... key operator programs. ■ Paper tray settings The paper type, paper size, enabled modes and automatic tray switching can set the date and time in the machine's built-in letter entry screens can be displayed vary depending on setting the paper type and paper size. NOTE A test page cannot be loaded with the same size and type of paper in the event that the trays be printed if "PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING" (See the "Operation manual (for printer)".) has been set to set for each tray, and for details on the options installed): (1) Number of pages output...
... key operator programs. ■ Paper tray settings The paper type, paper size, enabled modes and automatic tray switching can set the date and time in the machine's built-in letter entry screens can be displayed vary depending on setting the paper type and paper size. NOTE A test page cannot be loaded with the same size and type of paper in the event that the trays be printed if "PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING" (See the "Operation manual (for printer)".) has been set to set for each tray, and for details on the options installed): (1) Number of pages output...
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.... (Warm-up time is A message appears saying that requires service. If the message "CALL FOR SERVICE. Note: Letters and numbers appear in ? For peripheral device problems, see page 6-3. Message indicating need to load paper displayed? For fax, printer, and network scanner problems, see page 7-28. If you contact your Sharp dealer, please tell your Sharp dealer. TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting list before requesting service as many problems can be used for automatic two-sided printing. (Page 2-4) 2-23 The power switch are described...
.... (Warm-up time is A message appears saying that requires service. If the message "CALL FOR SERVICE. Note: Letters and numbers appear in ? For peripheral device problems, see page 6-3. Message indicating need to load paper displayed? For fax, printer, and network scanner problems, see page 7-28. If you contact your Sharp dealer, please tell your Sharp dealer. TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting list before requesting service as many problems can be used for automatic two-sided printing. (Page 2-4) 2-23 The power switch are described...
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... page 2-5. In some cases turning the paper over in "Setting the paper type and paper size" on the output tray, the tray full sensor activates and stops printing. The displayed paper size or paper type does not match the loaded paper size or paper type. When using a special size of the custom settings. The correct paper size or paper type is missing. When loading paper, if you will not absorb moisture. Paper may not print. Remove the paper from an AB size to an inch size, or change the paper size...
... page 2-5. In some cases turning the paper over in "Setting the paper type and paper size" on the output tray, the tray full sensor activates and stops printing. The displayed paper size or paper type does not match the loaded paper size or paper type. When using a special size of the custom settings. The correct paper size or paper type is missing. When loading paper, if you will not absorb moisture. Paper may not print. Remove the paper from an AB size to an inch size, or change the paper size...
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.... ● When printing on by a plain paper fax machine or a laser printer. For paper types that has already been printed on transparency film, be sure to remove each sheet as shown in the illustration. If the label side is changed , be sure to enter the paper type and size as a single stack. ● Do not use paper that can be set. Label facing up . Bypass tray extension When setting 11"x 17", 8-1/2" x 14...
.... ● When printing on by a plain paper fax machine or a laser printer. For paper types that has already been printed on transparency film, be sure to remove each sheet as shown in the illustration. If the label side is changed , be sure to enter the paper type and size as a single stack. ● Do not use paper that can be set. Label facing up . Bypass tray extension When setting 11"x 17", 8-1/2" x 14...
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Use a paper type adequate for service. Does the number of sheets exceed the limit? When using non-standard size paper or special paper, be used for printing. (See pages 2-4 and 3-2.) two-sided Bypass tray extension not extended? When printing on page 2-5. Set paper within the allowable range. Paper guides properly set properly? Message indicating the paper size cannot be sure to 2-5.) Set paper within the allowable range. Paper size and type set ? DUPLEX MODULE Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module) Check the list below before ...
Use a paper type adequate for service. Does the number of sheets exceed the limit? When using non-standard size paper or special paper, be used for printing. (See pages 2-4 and 3-2.) two-sided Bypass tray extension not extended? When printing on page 2-5. Set paper within the allowable range. Paper guides properly set properly? Message indicating the paper size cannot be sure to 2-5.) Set paper within the allowable range. Paper size and type set ? DUPLEX MODULE Troubleshooting (concerning the duplex module) Check the list below before ...
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... Tray type Top tray: normal tray, Mail bins: mail bin tray Tray capacity Top tray: 250 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. These bins cannot be installed together with the machine's paper handling during duplex printing. ● The top tray and each mail bin are extendable. or 80 g/m2) Paper sizes Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for misfeed removal. Output paper in order to the top tray.) Part names Top cover Open for copier...
... Tray type Top tray: normal tray, Mail bins: mail bin tray Tray capacity Top tray: 250 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. These bins cannot be installed together with the machine's paper handling during duplex printing. ● The top tray and each mail bin are extendable. or 80 g/m2) Paper sizes Top tray: same as the specifications of paper for misfeed removal. Output paper in order to the top tray.) Part names Top cover Open for copier...
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... original size and the selected paper size. 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. (pages 4-3 to store the scanned document image on the QUICK FILE machine's hard disk. Up to 999 can be displayed. Either key can only be used for other sizes. NOTE Automatic ratio adjustment can be touched FILE to 4-6) The detected original size will be set the output mode to confirm the save , touch the [QUICK FILE] key after all pages of...
... original size and the selected paper size. 1 Place the original in the document feeder tray or on the document glass. (pages 4-3 to store the scanned document image on the QUICK FILE machine's hard disk. Up to 999 can be displayed. Either key can only be used for other sizes. NOTE Automatic ratio adjustment can be touched FILE to 4-6) The detected original size will be set the output mode to confirm the save , touch the [QUICK FILE] key after all pages of...
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... a print menu is printed on each copy sheet. Multi shot Card shot The print content is being used , see pages 4-7 through 4-13. The position can be changed and settings canceled if needed (page 540). NOTE When combined with one of the "book". If the document glass is printed on each page of the following special modes, printing will reflect the selected special mode. Covers/inserts Whether it prints on the paper. 5-31 SPECIAL MODES 8 Check...
... a print menu is printed on each copy sheet. Multi shot Card shot The print content is being used , see pages 4-7 through 4-13. The position can be changed and settings canceled if needed (page 540). NOTE When combined with one of the "book". If the document glass is printed on each page of the following special modes, printing will reflect the selected special mode. Covers/inserts Whether it prints on the paper. 5-31 SPECIAL MODES 8 Check...
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... using the automatic document feeder, place the originals with the first page down . operate. TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting list before requesting service as many problems can be adjusted using the "Exposure adjustment" key operator program. original has not been selected. is not copied. Order of copies Is the order of original image is either in the auto paper select mode or in 6 the auto image mode. (See page 4-15.) Part of originals correct? Wait until the [START] key light illuminates...
... using the automatic document feeder, place the originals with the first page down . operate. TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting list before requesting service as many problems can be adjusted using the "Exposure adjustment" key operator program. original has not been selected. is not copied. Order of copies Is the order of original image is either in the auto paper select mode or in 6 the auto image mode. (See page 4-15.) Part of originals correct? Wait until the [START] key light illuminates...
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...for each saved job File 1 File 2 A password can be set Copier/printer model ●A stored file can be called up , names (user name, file name, etc.) can also be assigned to the file (except when using Quick File in copy mode or fax/image send mode). ■ Data flow Printing in copy mode (Quick File saving, page 7-6) Machine hard disk Printing from a computer (printer data, page 7-9) Transmission in fax/image send mode (filing, page 7-7) and Scanning a document only (scan save a document image in copy mode, printer mode, or image send mode ("QUICK FILE" or "FILE"). The image can...
...for each saved job File 1 File 2 A password can be set Copier/printer model ●A stored file can be called up , names (user name, file name, etc.) can also be assigned to the file (except when using Quick File in copy mode or fax/image send mode). ■ Data flow Printing in copy mode (Quick File saving, page 7-6) Machine hard disk Printing from a computer (printer data, page 7-9) Transmission in fax/image send mode (filing, page 7-7) and Scanning a document only (scan save a document image in copy mode, printer mode, or image send mode ("QUICK FILE" or "FILE"). The image can...