MODEL

AR-5316

AR-5320

AR-5316 X

AR-5320 X

AR-5320/AR-5320 X

Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.

In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier instead of "ON" and "OFF".

If your copier is so marked, please read "I" for "ON" and " " for "OFF".

Caution!

For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Ger??t entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit ??nderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce mat??riel r??pond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifi??es par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med till??g nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest??? apparecchio ?? conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Este equipamento obedece ??s exig??ncias das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua vers??o corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC s?? som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i derektivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

T??m?? laite t??ytt???? direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivill?? 93/68/EEC.

The CE mark logo label is affixed on an equipment in case that the directives described in the above sentence are applicable to the product. (This sentence is not applicable in any country where the above directives are not required.)

1

7 PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES

2

CAUTIONS

Follow the cautions below when using this machine.

CAUTIONS ON USING

Warning:

???The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.

???Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.

Caution:

???Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on.

???Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

???Place the machine on a firm, level surface.

???Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location.

???When the machine is not used for a long time, for example, during prolonged holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

???When moving the machine, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

???Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat dissipation, damaging the machine.

???Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

???The socket-outlet should be installed near the machine and should be easily accessible.

IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN

INSTALLATION SITE

Improper installation may damage the machine. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved.

If the machine is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the machine. Operation Caution in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the machine at room temperature for at least

2 hours before use.

Do not install your machine in areas that are:

3

The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and disconnection.

Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.

Note Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

Be careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine.

Do not drop the machine, subject it to shock or strike it against any object.

Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use.

???If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result.

Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion).

???Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.

CAUTIONS ON LASER

Trademark acknowledgements

???Microsoft?? Windows?? operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

???Windows?? 95, Windows?? 98, Windows?? Me, Windows NT?? 4.0, Windows?? 2000, and Windows?? XP are trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

???IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

???Acrobat?? Reader Copyright?? 1987- 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

???All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

As an ENERGY STAR?? Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR?? guidelines for energy efficiency.

4

USING THE MANUAL

This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a handy location.

ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS

The operation manuals for the machine are as follows:

Operation Manual (Digital Multifunctional System) (this manual)

This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the machine as a copier.

Online Manual (on the accessory CD-ROM)

This manual explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer.

Software Setup Guide (separate manual)

This manual contains instructions for installing the software that allows the machine to be used with your computer and procedures for establishing initial printer settings.

THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE

INDICATIONS

An "R" appearing at the end of an original or paper size (A4R (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, 8-1/2" x 11"R), etc.) indicates that the original or paper is oriented horizontally as shown below.

<Horizontal (Landscape) orientation>

Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal (landscape) orientation (B4, A3 (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17")) do not contain the "R" in their size indication.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

SPF

This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the "SPF".

5

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

This manual covers the following models.

Appearance

The above illustration is used in instances where a function and/ or the operation of the machine is the same on both models.

Although AB series size indications are shown on the operation panel of this manual, inch series indications are displayed on the inch series machines.

6

MAIN FEATURES

High-speed laser copying

???First-copy time*1 at 300 dpi*2 is only 7.2 seconds .

???Copying speed is 20/16 copies per minute. This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace

productivity.

a printed or scanned image.

High-quality digital image

???High-quality copying at 600 dpi is performed.

???In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, two original modes can be selected: "TEXT" for text-only originals, and "PHOTO" for photographs. The exposure can be adjusted to five levels in each mode.

???The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and colour photos.

Enhanced copying features

???Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.

(When the SPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.)

???Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible. (Can be changed to a maximum of 99 copies in the user programs.)

???The user programs allow customised machine settings and management. Access to the machine can be controlled by enabling audit mode.

Scan once/Print many

???The machine is equipped with a memory buffer allowing the machine to scan an original once and make up to 999 copies of the scanned image. This improves workflow, reduces operating noise from the machine and reduces wear and tear on the scanning mechanism, which provides for a higher reliability.

Laser printer function

???The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer. (See the accompanying Software Setup Guide.)

Environment and people friendly design

???Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in use.

???A universal design has been implemented in the product whereby the height of the operation panel and shape of the keys are designed to be usable by as many people as possible.

7

This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

10

14

8

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

1

22

23

9

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

OPERATION PANEL

1 2 3

The indications of the operation panel may differ depending on the country and the region.

10

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

6 (Two-tray model only)

Not used for this machine.

11

POWER ON AND OFF

The power switch is located on the left side of the machine.

??? The machine reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key () is pressed, Note or when no keys are pressed for the preset "Auto clear" time following the end of a copy job. When the machine reverts to the initial settings, all settings and functions selected to that point are cancelled. The "Auto clear" time

can be changed in the user settings. (p.33)

???The machine is initially set to automatically enter power save mode if not used for copying or printing, for a preset period of time. This setting can be changed in the user programs. (p.33)

Power Save Modes

The machine has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reducing the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are "Preheat mode" and "Auto power shut-off mode".

Preheat mode

This function automatically switches the machine to a low power consumption state if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) lights up, however, the keys on the operation panel can be used. Normal operation automatically resumes when a key on the operation panel is pressed, an original is placed, or a print job is received.

Auto power shut-off mode

This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. All lights except the POWER SAVE indicator ( ) and ON LINE indicator () go off. To resume normal operation, press the [START] key ( ). Normal operation also resumes automatically when a print job is received. While in auto power shut-off mode, no keys (except the [START] key ( )) can be used.

Note The preheat activation time and the "Auto power shut-off timer" can be changed using user programs. It is suggested that you set times that are appropriate for your usage of the machine. (p.33)

Initial settings

The machine assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key () is pressed, and approximately one minute after the last copy is made in any mode.

Copy ratio: 100%, Exposure: Automatic

Copy quantity: 0, All special copier modes: Off

Auto paper selection: On, Paper feed station: The tray selected in the "Default tray setting" in the user programs. (p.34)

12

LOADING PAPER

The paper required indicator ( ) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed tray, or when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.

PAPER

For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.

*1 A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") can be used in the upper paper tray but cannot be used in other trays.

*2 When making a large number of copies or prints using 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.) paper, remove the output from the paper output tray when about 100 pages have been printed. The output may not stack correctly if more than 100 pages are allowed to accumulate.

*3 The number of sheets of the paper which can be set changes with the weight of a paper.

Special papers

Follow these guidelines when using special papers.

???Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must be used, feed each sheet one at a time using the bypass tray (do not attempt continuous copying or printing).

???There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. Before using special paper, contact your authorised service representative.

???Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable.

13

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

LOADING PAPER

Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.

3 Fan the paper.

If the paper is not fanned, double-feeds or misfeeds may occur.

4 Load paper into the tray.

???Make sure that the paper fits under the tabs on the right side of the tray.

???Make sure the stack of paper is straight before loading it. When adding paper, take the remaining paper out and combine it into a single stack with the new paper.

14

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Loading the bypass tray

2 Set the paper guides to the copy paper width.

Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray

???Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray.

???Be sure to place A6, A5 or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram ( ).

Available Not available

???When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps (not the closure flap).

???Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray.

???When adding paper, first remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added and then reload as a single stack. The paper to be added must be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray.

???Do not use paper that is smaller than the original. This may cause smudges or unclean images.

???Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine. This may cause smudges or unclean images.

15

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Envelopes

Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur.

???Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows.

???Envelopes with rough fibres, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces.

???Envelopes with two or more flaps.

???Envelopes with tape, film, or paper attached to the flap.

???Envelopes with a fold in the flap.

???Envelopes with glue on the flap to be moistened for sealing.

???Envelopes with labels or stamps.

???Envelopes that are slightly inflated with air.

???Envelopes with glue protruding from the seal area.

???Envelopes with part of the seal area peeled off.

CHANGING A TRAY???S PAPER SIZE SETTING

Follow these steps to change a tray???s paper size setting.

???During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed.

???A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper can only be selected in upper paper tray.

???Do not load paper that is a different size than the paper size setting. Copying will not be possible.

2 If the machine has two paper trays, use the [TRAY SELECT] key () to select the paper tray for which you wish to change the paper size setting.

Each time the [TRAY SELECT] key () is pressed, a paper tray will be indicated with a blinking paper feed location indicator.

16

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

5 Press the [START] key ( ) and then the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] key ().

To change the paper size setting of another tray, repeat steps 2 to 5 after pressing the [START] key ( ).

Affix the paper size label for the paper size Note selected in step 3 to the label position on the

right end of the tray.

17

This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustment.

NORMAL COPYING

This section explains how to make a regular copy.

If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (p.39), enter your 3-digit account number.

Copying from the document glass

18

COPY FUNCTIONS

Copying from the SPF

???Insert the original into the document feeder tray as far as it will go. When the original is set, the SPF indicator will light up.

???The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator corresponding to the size of the original lights up.

???If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rorate the original so that it is in the same orientation as the blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.

???Make sure that the PAPER SIZE indicator is lit.

If the indicator is not lit, no tray has the same size of paper as the original. Load paper of the required

size in a tray, or select the bypass tray with the [TRAY SELECT] key () and copy from the bypass tray.

???The bypass tray must be manually selected.

???To copy on paper of a different size than the

original, select the paper with the [TRAY SELECT] key ().

Do not place originals of different sizes

4 Set the number of copies.

19

COPY FUNCTIONS

Auto paper select mode (Two-tray model only)

When the AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator (AUTO ) lights up, "Auto paper select mode" is enabled. This function automatically selects the paper that is the same size as the original A5, A4, A4R, B4, 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") paper. "Auto paper select mode" can be disabled in the user programs. (p.33)

???The sizes of paper that can be loaded vary by country and region.

???If a zoom setting is selected after placing the original, the paper size that is appropriate for the zoom setting will be automatically selected.

???"Auto paper select mode" is cancelled if the automatic ratio selection is enabled (p.22) or if a tray is selected with the [TRAY SELECT] key (). Auto paper select resumes operation when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed or when "Auto clear time" activates.

20

COPY FUNCTIONS

MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER

Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed. ("ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL" (p.31) )

Original types

??? AUTO ......Automatic exposure adjustment is enabled and the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the original being copied. The exposure is lowered for coloured areas and background shadows.

???TEXT.......The exposure is raised for light areas and lowered for dark backgrounds to make text easier to read.

???PHOTO ...Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity.

SELECTING THE TRAY

If you wish to use a tray other than the automatically selected tray (for example you wish to enlarge or reduce the copy or use the bypass tray), press the [TRAY SELECT] key () to select the desired tray.

??? If the desired PAPER SIZE indicator does not light up, change the paper in the tray to the desired paper size. Note (p.16)

???Automatic ratio selection (p.22) does not operate when the bypass tray or a tray set for a special paper size is selected.

Auto tray switching (Two-tray model only)

If the tray runs out of paper during copying and there is another tray with the same size of paper and the same feeding orientation (horizontal or vertical), the other tray is automatically selected and copying continues. "Auto tray switching" can be disabled in the user programs (p.33).

21

COPY FUNCTIONS

SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES

Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies.

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM

The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. There are three ways to enlarge and reduce copies, as explained below.

???Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected automatically with the [AUTO IMAGE] key (AUTO % ).

"AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION" (below)

???Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected manually with the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys

( , ) and/or the [ZOOM] keys (, ).

"MANUAL RATIO SELECTION" (p.23)

???Separate settings can be selected for the vertical and horizontal ratios.

"SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY" (p.24)

Ratios that can be selected will vary depending on whether the original is placed on the document glass or in the SPF.

AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION

22

COPY FUNCTIONS

MANUAL RATIO SELECTION

Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. The [PRESET RATIO] selector keys ( , ) can be pressed to quickly select a ratio from among eight preset ratios. In addition, the [Zoom] keys (, ) can be pressed to select the ratio in increments of 1%.

Press a [PRESET RATIO] selector key ( or ) to set the approximate ratio, then press the [Zoom] keys ( or ) to increase or decrease the ratio.

To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, hold down the [Zoom] keys ( or ).

23

COPY FUNCTIONS

SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL

COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY

(XY ZOOM copying)

The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently.

Example: Reduction only in the horizontal direction.

Ratios that can be selected will vary depending on the position of the original.

24

COPY FUNCTIONS

6 Use the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys (, ) and [Zoom] keys (, ) to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction.

Press the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys ( ,

) to select a ratio close to the desired ratio, and then press the [Zoom] keys (, ) to adjust the ratio in increments of 1%.

The ratio appears in the display.

7 Press the [Copy ratio display] key ( ).

The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the

The copy will be delivered to the paper output tray.

??? To verify the copy ratios, press and hold Note down the [Copy ratio display] key ( ).

The vertical and horizontal ratios will be alternately displayed.

???If you need to change the ratios, press the

[PRESET RATIO] selector keys (, ) and the [Zoom] keys (, ) to reset the ratios, beginning with the vertical ratio. (step 4)

???To cancel XY ZOOM copy, press the

[XY-ZOOM] key (). The XY-ZOOM indicator () will go off, indicating that the function is cancelled.

25

TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE

BYPASS TRAY

To perform manual two-sided copying, follow these steps.

Example: Copying originals A and B onto each side of one sheet of paper

26

DUAL PAGE COPYING

A dual page original can be automatically separated into two pages during copying. This feature is convenient for making copies of books and other dual page originals on individual sheets of paper.

27

INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN

(Interrupt copying)

A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, the copy run will resume using the original copy settings.

28

The machine includes a USB 1.1 connector and a parallel connector as standard equipment. A computer can be connected to these connectors to use the machine as a printer.

To use the machine as a printer, the printer driver must first be installed as explained in the "Software Setup Guide".

Note ??? If a problem occurs in printer mode, see "TROUBLESHOOTING" (p.40).

??? When interrupt copying is being performed, printing is not possible.

USING THE PRINTER MODE

The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER". (p.13)

???Printing is not possible when the front or side cover is opened for machine maintenance, or when a misfeed occurs or the machine runs out of paper or toner, or when the drum cartridge reaches its replacement time.

???If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF, printing will not be possible until the misfed original is removed and the SPF is restored to a usable state.

BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING

The basic procedure for printing is explained below. To use convenient printer functions, see the "Online Manual" or the printer driver help file.

29

PRINTER FUNCTIONS

Pausing a print job

To pause a print job during printing, press the [ON LINE] key () on the operation panel to switch the machine off-line. Printing will be paused and the ON LINE indicator () will blink.

To cancel a print job, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) or the [CLEAR ALL] key (). To resume printing, press the [ON LINE] key () to switch the machine online.

When "Use close paper size" is disabled

The PAPER SIZE indicator on the operation panel will blink. You can press the [TRAY SELECT] key () to select a tray manually, or load paper in the bypass tray and press the [ON LINE] key () to begin printing.

When "Use close paper size" is enabled

Printing will take place using a size of paper that is close to the size of the print image.

OPERATION IN COPY AND PRINTER MODES

Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode or copy mode.

*1 Can be used after pressing the [INTERRUPT] key ( ).

*2 Printing will begin when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed after the copy job is finished, or when the [ON LINE] key ( ) is pressed to switch the machine online. Printing will also begin after the set auto clear time elapses, or after 60 seconds if "Auto clear time" is disabled.

*3 The print job is paused and copying begins.

30

This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level, toner save mode/high image quality mode, and the user programs, which are custom settings that control fine points of the machine???s operation.

ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC

EXPOSURE LEVEL

The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment, which automatically adjusts the copy exposure according to the original, can be adjusted. If copies tend to be too dark or too light when automatic exposure adjustment is used, follow the steps below to adjust the automatic exposure level.

The automatic exposure level can be adjusted separately for the document glass and the SPF.

31

TONER SAVE MODE AND HIGH

IMAGE QUALITY MODE

Toner save mode can be enabled to reduce toner consumption by about 10%.

The high image quality mode improves copy image quality in the automatic and manual exposure modes by increasing copy density with a slight increase of toner consumption.

To switch between toner save mode and high image quality mode, follow the steps below.

Note In Europe, high image quality mode is initially selected. In regions other than Europe, toner save mode is initially selected.

1 Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key ( AUTO //) to select "TEXT"

().

2 Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key ( AUTO //) until the PHOTO indicator () blinks.

3 To enable toner save mode, press the [Light] key ( ). To enable high image quality mode, press the [Dark] key

( ).

When enabling high image quality mode, make sure that "5" is lit.

4 Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key ( AUTO //) to complete the setting.

The PHOTO indicator ( ) stops blinking and lights steadily.

32

CUSTOMISING SETTINGS

(User programs)

The user programs allow you to customise the machine to match your needs.

USER PROGRAMS

*1 When the SPF is installed. *2 On model with the two trays.

33

USER SETTINGS

34

USER SETTINGS

SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM

Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)

The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base setting (base settings are explained below). The base setting beep is initially disabled. If you wish to enable the base setting beep, see "Base setting beep signal" on page 34. If you wish to change the volume of the beep signals or disable them, see "Audible signals volume" on page 34.

The beep patterns of each type of beep signal are as follows:

Base settings

The base settings are preset standard selections for each copy setting. The base settings are as follows:

35

SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE

AUDITING MODE

When "Auditing mode" is enabled, a count is kept of the number of copies made by each account (up to 20 accounts can be established), and the counts can be displayed and totalled as necessary. In "Auditing mode", the display shows "- - -", and this indicates that a 3-digit account number must be entered in order to use the machine for copying.

The administrator of the machine should complete the following settings:

AUDITING MODE SETTINGS

36

USER SETTINGS

SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS

2 Enter the program number with the numeric keys.

???See "AUDITING MODE SETTINGS" (p.36) for

the program numbers.

??? The selected program number blinks.

??? For example, to select "Auditing mode", enter "10".

number.

3 Press the [START] key ( ).

???The selected program number stops blinking and lights steadily.

??? The currently selected setting code blinks on the right side of the display.

4 Enter the desired setting code for the program as explained in the detailed procedures on the following pages.

For the setting codes, see "AUDITING MODE

SETTINGS". (p.36)

???If "E" (error code) blinks in the first digit of

the display, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and return to step 2.

37

USER SETTINGS

38

USER SETTINGS

the copy.

If you are performing an interrupt copy (p.28), Note be sure to press the [INTERRUPT] key ()

when finished to exit interrupt mode.

3 When finished, press the [AUDIT CLEAR] key (ACC.#-C ).

ACC.#-C

If a misfeed occurs or the paper runs out Note during copying, your session will not end even

if the [AUDIT CLEAR] key ( ACC.#-C ) is pressed.

39

This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience difficulty using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. Many problems can be easily resolved by the user. If you are unable to solve the problem using the troubleshooting guide, turn off the power switch and unplug the machine, and contact your authorised service representative.

MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS

PRINTING PROBLEMS

40

TROUBLESHOOTING

MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS

The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.

???Use the [TRAY SELECT] key () to change the tray selection.

???Open and close the tray.

???Press the [CLEAR ALL] key ().

??? Use copy paper within the specified range.

41

TROUBLESHOOTING

42

TROUBLESHOOTING

43

TROUBLESHOOTING

PRINTING PROBLEMS

In addition to this section, troubleshooting information can also be found in the README files for each of the software programs. To view a README file, see the "Software Setup Guide".

44

TROUBLESHOOTING

45

INDICATORS AND DISPLAY

MESSAGES

If one of the following indicators lights up or one of the following messages appears in the display, check the meaning of the indicator or message in the following table and take appropriate action.

???Use the [TRAY SELECT] key () to change the tray selection.

???Open and close the tray.

???Press the [CLEAR ALL] key ().

46

MISFEED REMOVAL

When a misfeed occurs, the misfeed indicator () and a misfeed location indicator () will blink and the machine will automatically stop.

Check the blinking misfeed location indicator to identify the location of the misfeed and remove it.

The paper may tear when you remove a misfeed. In this event, be sure to remove all torn pieces of paper from the Note machine, taking care not to touch the photoconductive drum (the green part). Any scratches or damage to the

surface of the drum will cause dirty copies.

Right side cover

47

TROUBLESHOOTING

MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY

The misfeed indicator () will go out.

???If the misfeed indicator () does not stop blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in the machine.

48

TROUBLESHOOTING

MISFEED IN THE MACHINE

If paper is misfed here, go to "B. Misfeed in the fusing area".

If the misfed paper is visible here, go to "C. Misfeed in the

transport area".

If paper is misfed here, go to "A.

Misfeed in the paper feed area".

A. Misfeed in the paper feed area

1 Push gently on both ends of the front 3 Close the front cover and side cover. cover.

removal.

The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch Warning the fusing unit when removing misfed

paper. Doing so may cause a burn or injury.

Do not touch the photoconductive drum

Caution (green portion) when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and

cause smudges on copies.

49

TROUBLESHOOTING

3 Carefully remove the misfed paper.

The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch Warning the fusing unit when removing misfed

paper. Doing so may cause a burn or injury.

??? Do not touch the photoconductive drum

???Be careful about unfixed toner on the misfed paper not to soil your hands or clothes.

50

TROUBLESHOOTING

C.Misfeed in the transport area

1Open the fusing paper guide by pressing down the projection on either side of the guide and remove the misfed paper.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

2 If the misfed paper cannot be removed by the previous step but is visible in the paper output area, remove the paper by pulling it into the paper output area.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during

3 Close the side cover.

The misfeed indicator ( ) will go out.

??? When closing the side cover, press on the Note handle.

???If the paper was torn, make sure that no torn pieces remain in the machine.

???If the misfeed indicator () does not stop blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in the machine.

51

TROUBLESHOOTING

MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY

1 Lift and pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper.

Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

2 Open and close the side cover.

The misfeed indicator ( ) will go out.

??? When closing the side cover, press on the Note handle.

???If the misfeed indicator () does not stop blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in the machine.

3 Close the upper paper tray.

Push the upper paper tray in completely.

52

TROUBLESHOOTING

MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY (Two-tray model only)

If the misfeed indicator ( ) does not stop

53

REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE

When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) lights up, the toner cartridge will need replacement soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) blinks, the toner cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed.

Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below.

54

This chapter explains how to keep the machine operating smoothly, including viewing copy count, the toner level indicator, and cleaning the machine.

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT

COUNT AND TONER LEVEL

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT

From the "0" display, you can check the total output count, total copy count, as explained below.

The total output count is all pages (for both printing and copying) printed by the machine and the total output count can be counted up to 999,999.

55

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL

The toner level is indicated by a 6-level display. Use it as a guideline for replacing the toner cartridge.

3 Press the [Light] key () to return to the normal display.

The alarm indicators ( , , , , ) go off. The display returns to the number of copies display.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND SPF/

DOCUMENT COVER

If the document glass, SPF, underside of the document cover, or the scanner for originals coming from the SPF (the long narrow glass surface on the right side of the document glass) become dirty, the dirt may appear on copies. Always keep these parts clean.

Stains or dirt on the document glass/SPF will also be copied. Wipe the document glass, document cover portion of the SPF and the scanning window on the document glass with a soft, clean cloth.

If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents.

Do not spray flammable cleaner gas. Gas from the spray may come in contact with the internal

Warning electrical components or high-temperature parts of the fusing unit, creating a risk of fire or electrical shock.

56

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED

ROLLER

If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water.

CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER

If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.

Clean the charger using the following procedure.

Charger cleaner

57

Optional equipment and supplies are explained in this chapter. To purchase optional equipment and supplies, contact your authorised service representative.

PERIPHERAL DEVICES

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification Note 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.

Single pass feeder (AR-SP6)

SINGLE PASS FEEDER

For the names of the parts of the SPF, see "PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS". (p.8)

Specifications

* The detectable original sizes vary by country and region.

58

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES

Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user are paper and toner cartridge.

For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products.

Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label.

GENUINE SUPPLIES

PROPER STORAGE

??? Store the supplies in a location that is:

clean and dry,

at a stable temperature,

not exposed to direct sunlight.

??? Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.

Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get damp, resulting in paper misfeeds.

7

59

SPECIFICATIONS

60

APPENDIX

*The first-copy time and warm-up time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.

Printer Function

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification Note 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.

8

61

SOFTWARE LICENSE

PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BY USING THE

SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.

1.License. The application, demonstration, system and other software accompanying this License, whether on disk, in read only memory, or on any other media (the "Software") and related documentation are licensed to you by SHARP. You own the disk on which the Software is recorded but SHARP and/or SHARP's Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. This License allows you to use the Software on one or more computers connected to a single printer and make one copy of the Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only. You must reproduce on such copy the SHARP copyright notice, the copyright notice of SHARP's Licensors and any other proprietary legends of SHARP and/or its Licensors that were on the original copy of the Software. You may also transfer all your license rights in the Software, the backup copy of the Software, the related documentation and a copy of this License to another party, provided the other party reads and agrees to the terms and conditions of this License.

2.Restrictions. The Software contains copyrighted material, trade secrets and other proprietary material which is owned by SHARP and/or its Licensors and in order to protect them you may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form. You may not modify, network, rent, lease, loan, distribute or create derivative works based upon the Software in whole or in part. You may not electronically transmit the Software from one computer to another or over a network.

3.Termination. This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the Software and related documentation and all copies thereof. This License will terminate immediately without notice from SHARP and/or SHARP's Licensors if you fail to comply with any provision of this License. Upon termination you must destroy the Software and related documentation and all copies thereof.

4.Export Law Assurances. You agree and certify that neither the Software nor any other technical data received from SHARP, nor the direct product thereof, will be exported outside the United States except as authorized and as permitted by the laws and regulations of the United States. If the Software has been rightfully obtained by you outside of the United States, you agree that you will not re-export the Software nor any other technical data received from SHARP, nor the direct product thereof, except as permitted by the laws and regulations of the United states and the laws and the regulation of the jurisdiction in which you obtained the Software.

5.Government End Users. If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees:

(i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as "Commercial Computer Software" and the Government is acquiring only "restricted rights" in the Software and its documentation as that term is defined in Clause 252.227-7013 (c)(1) (Oct., 1988) of the DFARS; and

(ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the Software and its documentation will be as defined in Clause 52.227-19 (c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86 (d) of the NASA Supplement to the FAR.

62

6.Limited Warranty on Media. SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. The entire liability of SHARP and/or its Licensors and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the disk which fails to meet the limited warranty provided by this Clause 6. A disk will be replaced when it is returned to SHARP or a SHARP authorized representative with a copy of the receipt. SHARP will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE DISKS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO

NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION

TO JURISDICTION.

7.Disclaimer of Warranty on Software. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software is at your sole risk. The Software and related documentation are provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind and SHARP and SHARP's Licensor(s) (for the purpose of provisions 7 and 8, SHARP and SHARP's Licensor(s) shall be collectively referred to as "SHARP") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SHARP

DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR

REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR

ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE,

SHARP DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE

RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF THEIR

CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN

INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT SHARP OR A SHARP

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING,

REPAIR OR CORRECTION, SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8.Limitation of Liability. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL SHARP

BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT

FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF

SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY

OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION

OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR

EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

In no event shall SHARP's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for the Software.

9.Controlling Law and Severability. For a portion of the Software related with Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows, this license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California and Washington, respectively. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this License, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the License shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.

10.Complete Agreement. This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use of the Software and related documentation, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this License will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of SHARP.

63

64

65

INDEX BY PURPOSE

66

AR-5316/AR-5320/AR-5316 X/AR-5320 X

SHARP CORPORATION

2003M KS??? TINSE1152QSZZ