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MODELAR-M237AR-M277DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEMOPERATION MANUAL(for copier)• BEFORE USING THE MACHINE• COPY FUNCTIONS• CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIO

81Chapter 1BEFORE USING THE MACHINEThis chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSExteri

1CONTENTSSOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M230/M270 SERIES... 2BEFORE INSTALLATION ...

2SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M230/M270 SERIESThe CD-ROM that accompanies the machine contains the following software:• Printer driverThe printer driver

3INSTALLING THE SOFTWAREINSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP (USB/PARALLEL CABLE)1The USB or parallel cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that

4INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE9The files required for installation of the printer driver are copied (if "Printer Driver" was selected in Step 7).F

5INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE13Begin installation of the printer driver."SHARP AR-XXXX" will appear in the "Found New Hardware Wizard"

6INSTALLING THE SOFTWAREINSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98/ME/2000 (USB CABLE)1The USB cable must not be connected to the machine. Make sure that the cable is

7INSTALLING THE SOFTWAREWhen the interface selection screen appears, select "USB" and click the "Next" button.When "The insta

8INSTALLING THE SOFTWAREINSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000 (PARALLEL CABLE)1The USB or parallel cable must not be connected to the machine. M

9INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE11When the interface selection screen appears, select "Parallel" and click the "Next" button.12Select the

10CONNECTING TO A COMPUTERFollow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer.Interface cables for connecting the machine to your compu

9BEFORE USING THE MACHINE1InteriorPaper traysEach tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper. (p.15)Upper right side coverOpen to remove misfeeds when an opt

11CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVERAfter installing the printer driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the number of pa

12CONFIGURING THE PC-FAX DRIVER WHEN USING A USB CABLE (if the PC-FAX driver is installed)When the PC-FAX function is used with a USB cable, the port

13HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUALThe online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the machine as a printer. View the online manual when you

14TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer.To remove the software, see "Uninstalling

15TROUBLESHOOTINGThe printer driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP)In Windows 2000/XP, if the printer driver cannot b

MODELAR-FX7FACSIMILE EXPANSION KITOPERATION MANUAL• BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE• BASIC OPERATIONS •ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS• TRANSMISSION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf

iINTRODUCTIONTYPE OF SERVICEThis equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to

iiFCC Notice to users:This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.On this equipment is a label that

1CONTENTSCONTENTS...

10BEFORE USING THE MACHINEOPERATION PANELTouch panelThe machine status, messages and touch keys are displayed on the panel. The display will show the

24TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESTRANSMISSION BETWEEN MACHINES SUPPORTING F-CODES... 51●MEMORY BOXES AND SUB-ADDRESSES/PASSCOD

3TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS A FACSIMILESeveral points must be kept in mind when using this product as a facsimile.Please note the following:Conn

41Chapter 1BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATUREThis chapter contains basic information about using the fax function of this product. Please read this chapter

51PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOPERATION PANELOperation panel keys and keys displayed on the touch panel that are used for fax are explained here.Touch pan

6BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATUREPARTS OF THE MACHINEExit areaThe original exits here after transmission or scanning into memory.Document feeder trayPlace

7BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE1FAX MODE (CONDITION SETTING SCREEN)The condition setting screen of fax mode is displayed by pressing the [FAX] key while

8BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE[EXPOSURE] key (p.22)Touch this key to change the scanning exposure. The selected exposure is highlighted above the key.

91ORIGINALSORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXEDOriginal sizes*Long originalsDepending on the resolution setting and the width of the original, there may not be

10LOADING AN ORIGINALAn original can be loaded in the RSPF or placed on the document glass. Load multi-page sheet originals in the RSPF. Place books a

111CONVENIENT DIALING METHODSAUTO-DIALINGThis product includes an auto-dialing feature to make dialing easier. By programming frequently dialed number

11BEFORE USING THE MACHINE1TOUCH PANELUsing the touch panel[Example 1]Items on the touch panel are selected by touching the key associated with the it

122Chapter 2BASIC OPERATIONSThis chapter explains the basic procedures for sending and receiving faxes.SENDING A FAXBASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXEST

13BASIC OPERATIONS2Entering a pause.If you need to insert a pause between digits to access an outside line or dial an international number, touch the

14BASIC OPERATIONSMemory transmission modeWhen memory transmission mode is selected, the original is scanned into memory and then sent to the destinat

15BASIC OPERATIONS2Storing transmission jobs (memory transmission)If a transmission is performed in memory transmission mode while the machine is alre

16BASIC OPERATIONSTRANSMISSION BY AUTO-DIALING (RAPID DIALING AND GROUP DIALING)To send a document by auto-dialing (rapid dialing or group dialing), f

17BASIC OPERATIONS2TRANSMITTING A TWO-SIDED DOCUMENTThe RSPF can be used to automatically fax both sides of two-sided document by memory transmission.

18BASIC OPERATIONSFAXING A LARGE NUMBER OF PAGES When you have a large number of pages to fax, scan the pages in batches using the RSPF. A maximum of

19BASIC OPERATIONS28Place the next set of original pages and press the [START] key ( ).Repeat this step until all pages have been scanned. You can cha

20MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZEIf you load an original that is not a standard size (such as an AB size), or if the size is not detected correctly

212SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGSAfter placing an original, you can adjust the resolution and exposure settings as needed for the original

12BEFORE USING THE MACHINEJob status screen (common to copy, print, network scan and fax)This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operatio

22BASIC OPERATIONSSELECTING THE EXPOSUREThe initial exposure setting is AUTO. To change the setting, follow these steps:Changing the exposure1Touch th

232PRIORITY TRANSMISSION OF A STORED JOBIf you have an urgent transmission job and multiple transmission jobs have already been stored, you can give p

24CANCELING A FAX TRANSMISSIONYou can cancel a transmission job that is in progress or that has been stored. This is done in the fax job status screen

252RECEIVING FAXESWhen another fax machine sends a fax to your machine, your machine will ring*, automatically receive the fax, and begin printing (au

263Chapter 3ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSThis chapter explains advanced fax features for special situations and purposes.SENDING THE SAME DOCUMENT TO

27ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3USING BROADCAST TRANSMISSION1Follow steps 1 through 6 of "BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES" (p.12).2Enter t

28FORWARDING RECEIVED FAXES TO ANOTHER MACHINE WHEN PRINTING IS NOT POSSIBLEWhen printing is not possible because of a problem such as no paper or no

29ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3USING THE FAX FORWARD FUNCTIONProgram the fax number of the forwarding destinationThe number of the forwarding destina

30AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT A SPECIFIED TIME (TIMER TRANSMISSION)This feature enables you to set up a transmission or polling operation to be performe

31ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS36Perform the desired transmission operation.The steps that follow will depend on the type of transmission. The followi

131POWER ON AND OFFThe power switch is located on the left side of the machine.POWER ONTurn the power switch to the "ON" position.•When the

32TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION USING THE POLLING FUNCTIONThis function can only be used if the other machine is a Super G3 or G3 machine and supports th

33ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3Polling memoryThis feature allows your machine to automatically send a document previously scanned into memory when an

34ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS4When you have finished entering the destination(s), press the [START] key( )."JOB STORED." appears in the sc

35ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3USING POLLING MEMORYThis function sends a document previously scanned into memory to a receiving machine when the rece

36ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS9Press the [START] key ( ).The document is scanned. If other documents have previously been stored, the new document wi

37ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3Deleting documents from the Public BoxThis procedure is used to delete documents from the Public Box when they are no

38ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSRestricting polling access (polling security)If you wish to prevent unauthorized fax machines from polling your machine

393FAXING A THIN-SHEET DOCUMENT USING THE RSPFThin-sheet documents can be faxed using the RSPF.When the thin-sheet scanning function is used, the RSPF

40FAXING A DIVIDED ORIGINAL (DUAL PAGE SCAN)When faxing a book or other bound document, you can use this function to divide the two open pages of the

413PROGRAMMING FREQUENTLY USED OPERATIONSThis function allows you to store the steps of an operation, including the destination and scanning settings,

14BEFORE USING THE MACHINEINITIAL SETTINGSThe machine reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pres

42ADDING A COVER SHEET TO A FAX TRANSMISSIONAn 8-1/2" x 11" cover sheet can be attached to a fax transmission. The cover sheet is generated

43ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3ADDING A MESSAGEThis function adds a message to the top of the first received fax page. Message selection is only effe

44OWN NUMBER SENDINGThis function prints the date, time, your programmed sender’s name, your programmed sender’s fax number, and the page number at th

45ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3SELECTING THE SENDER INFORMATION THAT APPEARS ON A FAX TRANSMISSIONFollow the steps below to select a sender from amon

46SENDING AND RECEIVING CONFIDENTIAL FAXESThe confidential function allows you to send and receive confidential faxes. When a fax is sent by confident

47ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3CONFIDENTIAL TRANSMISSIONBefore sending a confidential fax, make sure that the receiving machine has the confidential

48ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSPRINTING A FAX RECEIVED IN A CONFIDENTIAL BOXTo print a fax received in a confidential box, you must enter the ID code

493SENDING FAXES USING THE RELAY REQUEST FUNCTIONThe relay request function is used to send a fax to a relay fax machine, and then have the relay fax

50ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSUSING THE RELAY REQUEST FUNCTIONA relay request transmission is performed by specifying the relay group and then perfor

514Chapter 4TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESThis chapter explains F-code transmission, which gives you a convenient means of performing advanced operations

151LOADING PAPERWhen a tray runs out of paper, a message appears in the touch panel. Load paper in the tray.PAPERThe specifications for the types and

52TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESMEMORY BOXES AND SUB-ADDRESSES/PASSCODES REQUIRED FOR F-CODE TRANSMISSIONFax machines that support F-code transmission ena

53TRANSMISSION USING F-CODES4ENTERING A SUB-ADDRESS AND PASSCODE FOR A MEMORY BOX IN THE OTHER MACHINEWhen transmitting to a memory box in another fax

54F-CODE POLLING MEMORYF-code polling memory allows one fax machine to call another fax machine and initiate reception of a document that has been sca

55TRANSMISSION USING F-CODES4USING F-CODE POLLING MEMORYIn order for another machine to retrieve a document from your machine, you must first scan the

56TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESPROCEDURE FOR F-CODE POLLINGMake sure that a document has not been placed in the RSPF or on the document glass, and then f

574F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL TRANSMISSIONThis function is used to fax confidential documents. The sub-address and passcode programmed for a memory box restr

58TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESPRINTING A DOCUMENT RECEIVED TO AN F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY BOXA document received to an F-code confidential memory box

594F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST TRANSMISSIONThe F-code relay broadcast function is used to have a relay request fax machine send a fax to a relay fax machin

60TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESUSING THE F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST FUNCTION (your machine is the relay machine)When a document is received from a relay requ

615Chapter 5CONVENIENT METHODS OF USEThis chapter explains convenient features that can be used to send a document, as well as features that expand th

16BEFORE USING THE MACHINESpecial papersFollow these guidelines when using special papers.EnvelopesDo not use the following envelopes (Misfeeds will o

62CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE5Dial the number of the other party or touch a rapid key.You can also dial using the keypad on the extension phone.You cann

63CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE5Activating fax reception from an extension phone (remote reception)After speaking on the extension phone, you can activate

64FAXING A DOCUMENT FROM A COMPUTER (PC-FAX)If a computer is connected to the machine and the PC-FAX driver installed in the computer, a document crea

656Chapter 6PROGRAMMINGThis chapter explains how to program auto dial keys (rapid and group keys), programs, relay groups, and user indexes. It also e

66PROGRAMMING3Touch the [DIRECT ADDRESS / PROGRAM] key.The DIRECT ADDRESS / PROGRAM menu appears.4Touch the desired key and perform the programming op

67PROGRAMMING6STORING RAPID DIAL KEYSTo store a rapid key, follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 65 to 66 (touch the [RAPID] key in step 4), and then follow th

68PROGRAMMING9Use the numeric keys to enter the fax number.•To insert a pause between digits of the number, touch the [PAUSE] key. The pause appears a

69PROGRAMMING6International correspondence modeSelections are NONE, MODE 1, MODE 2, and MODE 3.15If you have finished programming rapid keys, touch th

70PROGRAMMINGEDITING AND DELETING RAPID KEYSIf you wish to delete a rapid key or change the fax number, name, or other information programmed in a rap

71PROGRAMMING6PROGRAMMING A GROUP KEYUp to 200 destinations can be stored in a group key. To program a group key, follow steps 1 through 4 on pages 65

17BEFORE USING THE MACHINE1LOADING PAPERMake sure that the machine is not copying, printing, or printing a received fax, and then follow these steps t

72PROGRAMMINGEDITING AND DELETING GROUP KEYSIf you need to edit or delete a group key, follow steps 1 through 3 on pages 65 and 66 and then perform th

73PROGRAMMING6STORING A PROGRAMYou can store the following numbers and functions in a program to enable easy transmission by simply executing the prog

74PROGRAMMING5Your settings are displayed. Make sure that they are correct.6If you are finished storing programs, touch the [EXIT] key.If you wish to

75PROGRAMMING6STORING RELAY GROUPSUse this procedure to store a relay group (relay machine and end receiving machines) for a relay request transmissio

76PROGRAMMING6Enter the numbers of the end receiving machines.Touch a key and then enter the number of an end receiving machine as explained below.Aft

77PROGRAMMING6EDITING AND DELETING A RELAY GROUPIf you need to edit or delete a previously stored relay group, perform steps 1 through 3 on pages 65 a

78STORING A GROUP INDEXAuto dial keys (rapid keys and group keys) are normally stored in the ABC index. To make auto dial keys more convenient to use,

796PRINTING PROGRAMMED INFORMATIONYou can print out lists of the rapid keys, group keys, programs, and relay groups that have been stored in the machi

80ENTERING CHARACTERSTo enter or edit characters in setting screens such as auto dial key programming screens, follow the steps below. Characters that

81PROGRAMMING68Touch the [Ä] key.You can press the [ABC/abc] key during entry to return to alphabetical character entry. You can also enter numbers an

➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➢➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣FOR YOUR RECORDS ...To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference thecopie

18BEFORE USING THE MACHINELoading paper in the bypass tray1Unfold the bypass tray.To enable correct detection of the paper size, be sure to pull out

82PROGRAMMINGEntering numbers and symbols1Touch the [AB/ab 12#$%] key.When the characters "12#$%" are highlighted, number/symbol entry mod

837Chapter 7TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter contains information to help you make efficient use of the fax features of the machine, including solutions to

84TROUBLESHOOTINGInformation appearing in the TYPE/NOTE columnInformation such as the type of transmission and type of error appears in the TYPE/NOTE

857VIEWING THE COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY REPORTYour machine keeps a record of the most recent 50 transactions (both transmissions and receptions) that we

86WHEN AN ALARM SOUNDS AND A WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYEDAlarms and display messages alert you to the condition of the machine during operation. If on

877TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the fax features do not operate normally, please check the following. If you are unable to solve the problem, see "TROUBLESH

88TROUBLESHOOTINGFAX PROBLEMSProblems that are related to the fax function are explained in the following.For paper misfeeds, see "MISFEED REMOVA

89TROUBLESHOOTING7Reception problemsProblem Cause and solution PageReception does not take place at the specified time.The machine's clock is not

908Chapter 8KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSThe key operator programs are used by the administrator of the machine to enable and disable certain functions of the

918KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LISTKEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS FOR THE FAX FUNCTIONYou may not be able to use all of the programs in the key operator program list.

19BEFORE USING THE MACHINE1CHANGING A TRAY’S PAPER TYPE AND PAPER SIZE SETTINGS When you change the paper in a tray, follow the steps below to change

92KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSFAX SEND SETTINGSAUTO REDUCTION SENDING SETTINGEnabled 99PRINTING PAGE NUMBER AT RECEIVEREnabled 99DATE/OWN NUMBER PRINT POSITI

93KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM MENUThe key operator programs are arranged in the following menu.Use this menu as a guide for accessing e

94USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.2Touch the [KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS] key.3Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digit

95KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8KEYS USED IN KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSExample: Auditing modeWhen a checkbox ( ) appears in front of a setting, a checkmark ( ) wil

96KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS FOR THE FAX FUNCTIONThis section explains key operator programs for the fax function of the machine. For key operator programs

97KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8INITIAL RESOLUTION SETTINGThis setting is used to select the default resolution setting for fax mode. Selections are [STANDARD

98KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSSPEAKER VOLUME SETTINGThis setting is used to adjust the volume of the following four types of sounds heard through the speaker

99KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8IMAGE MEMORY PRINT SELECT SETTINGThis program is used to select the conditions for including a copy of part of the first page

100KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSROTATION SENDING SETTINGWhen transmitting a document, this setting allows you to rotate a vertically oriented 8-1/2" x 11

101KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8FAX RECEIVE SETTINGSThe fax reception settings allow you to adjust certain parameters for receiving faxes to better suit your

20BEFORE USING THE MACHINESetting the paper type in the bypass trayUse either of the following two methods to set the bypass tray's paper type se

102KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSSENDING OPTIONSThe following settings are contained in "SENDING OPTIONS":● PASSCODE NUMBER SETTING● POLLING SECURITY

103KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8F-CODE MEMORY BOXThis program is used to program memory boxes for F-code communication. Three types of memory boxes can be pr

104KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS● F-code confidential box (print passcode)A print passcode must be programmed to permit printing of faxes received in the F-co

105KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS81Touch the desired type of memory box ([POLLING MEMORY], [CONFIDENTIAL], or [RELAY BROADCAST]) in the Edit/Delete row (lower

1069Chapter 9APPENDIXThis chapter contains reference information regarding the fax features of the machine.

1079SPECIFICATIONSFor information on power requirements, power consumption, dimensions, weight, and other specifications that are common to all featur

108INDEXAAddress directory screen ...8Advanced transmission methods ...59Alarm sound

109OOn-hook dialing ...11Operation Panel ...5,

110Advanced transmission methodsBroadcast transmission...26Confidential transmission ...

NOTICE FOR USERS IN CANADA"NOTICE : This product meets the applicable IndustryCanada technical specifications.""NOTICE : The Ringer Equ

212Chapter 2COPY FUNCTIONSThis chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustment.MAIN

AR-M230/M270 SeriesOnline ManualStartStartClick this "Start" button.

2CONTENTS INDEXIntroductionThis manual describes the printer function of the AR-M230/M270 series digital multifunctional system.Trademark Acknowledgme

3CONTENTS INDEXHow to use the online manualThis section explains how to view the online manual. Please read this section before using the online manua

4CONTENTS INDEXContentsIntroduction 2How to use the online manual 3Basic printing 5Opening the printer driver from the "start" button 8Print

1PRINT5CONTENTS INDEXBasic printing(part 1)The following example explains how to print a document from WordPad.Before printing, make sure that the cor

1PRINT6CONTENTS INDEXBasic printing(part 2)5Click the "Print" button ("OK" button in Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0).Printing begins. The

1PRINT7CONTENTS INDEXBasic printing(part 3)When the "Paper Selection" setting is "Paper Source" or "Paper Type"When &quo

1PRINT8CONTENTS INDEXOpening the printer driver from the "start" buttonPrinter driver settings can be configured by opening the printer driv

1PRINT9CONTENTS INDEXPrinter driver settingsTo view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click

1PRINT10CONTENTS INDEXTwo-sided printing This feature allows you to print on both sides of the paper.To use this function, open the printer driver set

22NORMAL COPYINGCOPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS1Open the RSPF and place the original face down on the document glass.[How to place the original]Align

1PRINT11CONTENTS INDEXPrinting multiple pages on one pageThis feature allows you to reduce and print two or four document pages on a single sheet of p

1PRINT12CONTENTS INDEXFitting the printed image to the paperThe printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper

1PRINT13CONTENTS INDEXRotating the print image 180 degreesThe print image can be rotated 180 degrees.This feature is used to enable correct printing o

1PRINT14CONTENTS INDEXPrinting a watermarkYou can print a watermark such as "CONFIDENTIAL" on your document. To print a watermark, open the

1PRINT15CONTENTS INDEXStapling printed pages (when a finisher is installed)When a finisher is installed, printed pages can be stapled.To use this feat

1PRINT16CONTENTS INDEXGiving priority to a print jobWhen a print job is waiting because the machine is copying or printing a received fax, the followi

1PRINT17CONTENTS INDEXCanceling a print jobA print job in progress or waiting to be printed can be canceled. Use the print job status screen to cancel

2PRINTER SHARING18CONTENTS INDEXSharing the printer using windows networkingThe machine can be used as a shared printer in a Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2

2PRINTER SHARING19CONTENTS INDEXShared printer settingsOn the computer to which the machine is directly connectedFollow the steps below to use the com

2PRINTER SHARING20CONTENTS INDEXClient settings(part 1)Follow the procedure below to install the printer driver in the client.1Click the "start&q

23COPY FUNCTIONS2COPYING FROM THE RSPF1Make sure that an original has not been left on the document glass and then close the RSPF.If an original remai

2PRINTER SHARING21CONTENTS INDEXClient settings(part 2)6Select "Browse for a printer", and click the "Next" button.In Windows 95/9

2PRINTER SHARING22CONTENTS INDEXClient settings(part 3)Settings in Windows NT 4.0If your operating system is Windows NT 4.0, establish settings as fol

3TROUBLESHOOTING23CONTENTS INDEXTroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to solve printer problems. Refer to the relevant section based on the proble

3TROUBLESHOOTING24CONTENTS INDEXPrinting does not take place(part 1)Check the connections Is the interface cable compatible with the machine and compu

3TROUBLESHOOTING25CONTENTS INDEXPrinting does not take place(part 2)Check Your Computer Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space?To use the

3TROUBLESHOOTING26CONTENTS INDEXPrinting does not take place(part 3)Check the machine Power switch on?Turn the power switch on. (See "POWER ON AN

3TROUBLESHOOTING27CONTENTS INDEXPrinting does not take place(part 4)Checking the printer driver Has the printer driver been installed properly?Check i

3TROUBLESHOOTING28CONTENTS INDEXImproper printing operationPrinting is slow Simultaneous use of two or more application software programs?Start print

3TROUBLESHOOTING29CONTENTS INDEXPrint quality is not satisfactory(part 1)Check the paper being used Non-standard paper used?Check that the paper confo

3TROUBLESHOOTING30CONTENTS INDEXPrint quality is not satisfactory(part 2)The printed image is coarse Has the printer driver been specified to suit bot

24COPY FUNCTIONSPOINTS TO NOTE WHEN MAKING COPIESDocument glass and RSPF• Paper in a different orientation from the original can be selected if the au

3TROUBLESHOOTING31CONTENTS INDEXIf a Notice Page is printedIf you find that a notice page has been printed at the end of a print job, the print data r

3TROUBLESHOOTING32CONTENTS INDEXUninstalling the printer driverTo delete a printer driver that has been installed using the installer, follow the proc

4SPECIFICATIONS33CONTENTS INDEXPrinter specifications*1 The factory default setting for memory used for the printer function is 16 MB. The proportion

5INDEX34CONTENTSIndexA"Auto Select" ... 6BBasic printing ... 5"

25COPY FUNCTIONS2Copying originals of mixed length (Mixed feeding)When using the RSPF, originals of mixed length can be fed together as long as the wi

26COPY FUNCTIONSBYPASS FEED (special paper)The bypass tray must be used to feed special papers such as transparency film and labels. The bypass tray c

272AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYINGTwo originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided c

1CONTENTSCAUTIONS...

28COPY FUNCTIONS5Make sure that a suitable paper size is automatically selected, or select another size using the [PAPER SELECT] key.6Select the numbe

292EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTSELECTING THE ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPE AND MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE[AUTO] is selected by default for automatic adjustment of t

30REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMThere are three ways to enlarge and reduce copies:● Automatic ratio selection according to the paper size ...

31COPY FUNCTIONS2MANUAL RATIO SELECTIONThere are four preset reduction ratios and four preset enlargement ratios.In addition, the [ZOOM] keys ( , ) c

32COPY FUNCTIONS6Make sure that a suitable paper size is automatically selected, or select another size using the [PAPER SELECT] key.If AUTO PAPER SEL

33COPY FUNCTIONS24Touch the [X] key.The [X] key is selected (highlighted) by default, so there is normally no need to perform this step (Go to step 5.

34INTERRUPTING A COPY RUNA copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, the copy

353Chapter 3CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSThis chapter explains special finishing functions and other convenient functions. COPY FINISHING FUNCTIONSThis se

36CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS1Place the originals in the RSPF or on the document glass. (p.22, p.23)If originals are placed in the RSPF, the sort functi

37CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS3STAPLE SORT (when the finisher (AR-FN5N) is installed)This function collates the copies, staples each set, and delivers th

25TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEDISPLAY MESSAGES... 58TROUBLESHOOTING ... 60MISFE

38CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS1Place the original(s). (p.22, p.23)2Touch the [OUTPUT] key.3Touch the [STAPLE SORT] key.When the [STAPLE SORT] key is sele

393SPECIAL MODESWhen the [SPECIAL MODES] key in the main screen of copy mode is touched, the special modes screen will appear. This screen contains th

40CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSGENERAL PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS1Touch the [SPECIAL MODES] key.2Touch the key of the desired special mode.

41CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS3MARGIN SHIFT COPYThe margin shift function is used to automatically shift the text or image on the copy paper approximatel

42CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSERASE COPYThe erase function is used to erase the shadow lines on copies that are produced when copying thick originals or

43CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS3DUAL PAGE COPYThe dual page copy function produces separate copies of two adjoining pages on the document glass. It is esp

44CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSPAMPHLET COPYThe pamphlet copy function is used to arrange copies in the proper order for center-stapling and folding into

45CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS3JOB BUILD MODEUse this function when you need to copy more originals than can be placed in the RSPF at once. (The maximum

46CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSMULTI SHOT COPYThe multi shot copy function is used to copy two or four originals onto one sheet of copy paper in a specifi

47CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS3ORIGINAL SIZEIf you wish to use the paper other than the automatically selected original size, original size setting is sp

3CAUTIONSFollow the cautions below when using this machine.CAUTIONS ON USING THE MACHINEWarning:• The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area w

48CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSCOVER COPYCover copy mode is used to add a cover to the front or back, or both the front and back, of a multipage document

49CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS31Touch the key and then touch the [COVER] key in the special modes menu screen.The cover setting screen will appear.The

50CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSB/W REVERSE COPYThe B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white in a copy to create a negative image.When the B/

514Chapter 4USER SETTINGSCUSTOM SETTINGSThe custom settings let you adjust certain features of the machine to better suit your needs. The custom setti

52USER SETTINGSGENERAL PROCEDURE FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.2Touch the key of the desired setting. The setting screen will ap

53USER SETTINGS4SETTINGSTotal countThe total page count display shows the following counts:• Total number of copies and printed pages• Number of pages

54JOB PROGRAM MEMORYIf you frequently use the same settings for copy jobs, you can store in the settings in a job program. Up to 10 job programs can b

55USER SETTINGS4EXECUTING A JOB PROGRAM1Press the [ ] key.2Touch the program number key of the desired program.The job program will be executed. A num

56AUDITING MODEWhen auditing mode is enabled, a count is kept of the number of pages printed or copied by each account (maximum of 100 accounts). The

575Chapter 5TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEThis chapter describes troubleshooting and maintenance such as misfeed removal, replacing the toner cartrid

4The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and disconnection.Be sure to connect the power cord only to a pow

58DISPLAY MESSAGESIf one of the following messages appears in the display, take prompt action as instructed by the message.Message Cause and solution

59TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE5SELECTED PAPER TRAY IS OUT OF SERVICE.Contact your SHARP service center.-CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM.Staple

60TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you experience difficulty using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. Many problems c

61TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE5Original size is not selected automatically, or copying does not take place on paper that matches the original size.

62TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEPaper feeding problemsProblem Cause and solution PageWhen using paper fed from the bypass tray, the copied image is s

63TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE5Image quality problemsProblem Cause and solution PageCopies are too dark or too light.The image of the original is t

64MISFEED REMOVALWhen a misfeed occurs during copying, the message "MISFEED HAS OCCURRED." will appear in the touch panel and printing will

65TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE5MISFEED IN THE RSPF1Remove the misfed original.Check sections A, B, and C in the illustration at left and remove the

66TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEMISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY1Carefully pull the misfed paper out.2Open and close the side cover.Make sure that the misf

67TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE54Close the front cover and side cover.Make sure that the misfeed message is cleared.B: Misfeed in the fusing area1Op

5ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATIONUSING THE MANUALThis machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space an

68TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEMISFEED IN THE CENTER TRAYRemove the paper by pulling it into the center tray.MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAYMake sur

69TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE5MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY● Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the machine before pulling the tray out.

70TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEMISFEED IN THE UPPER EXIT AREA(when a job separator tray kit or finisher (AR-FN5N) is installed)If a job separator t

71TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE53If staple sort copying is being performed, open the paper guide and remove any misfed paper from the stapler compil

72REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGETo check how much toner remains in the toner cartridge (p.74), hold down the [COPY] key. The amount of toner remaining

735STAPLE CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT(when the finisher (AR-FN5N) is installed)When the message "ADD STAPLES." appears, replace the staple cartrid

74TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCESTAPLE JAM REMOVALIf staples become jammed in the stapler, the message "CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLE JAM.&qu

755CLEANING THE MACHINEDOCUMENT GLASS AND RSPFIf the document glass, RSPF, or scanning glass for originals fed from the RSPF (the long narrow glass su

766Chapter 6PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIESOptional equipments and supplies are explained in this chapter. To purchase optional equipment and supplies

77PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES6FINISHER (AR-FN5N)When an optional finisher (AR-FN5N) is installed, the machine can automatically staple the sorted

6THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE INDICATIONSAn "R" appearing at the end of an original or paper size (5-1/2" x

78PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/2 x 500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNITThese paper feed units provide the convenience of increased pa

796STORAGE OF SUPPLIESStandard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user are paper and the toner cartridge.PROPER STORAGEStore the

807Chapter 7APPENDIXSPECIFICATIONSModelAR-M237 AR-M277TypeDigital Multifunction System, DesktopPhotoconductive typeOPC drumDocument glass typeFixedCop

81APPENDIX7* The first-copy time and warm-up time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Revised: Jul. 31. 2002Data Issued: Apr. 2. 2001MSDS No. F-00981821. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name : A

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Revised: Jul. 31. 2002Data Issued: Apr. 2. 2001MSDS No. F-00981833. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONMost Important Hazards and Ef

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Revised: Jul. 31. 2002Data Issued: Apr. 2. 2001MSDS No. F-0098184Exposure limit values OSHA-PEL (USA):15mg/m3 (Total Du

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Revised: Jul. 31. 2002Data Issued: Apr. 2. 2001MSDS No. F-0098185Chronic Effect :In a study in rats of chronic inhalati

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Issued: Aug. 1. 2003MSDS No. F-31201861. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: AR-271ND / AR-271DV / AR-271S

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Issued: Aug. 1. 2003MSDS No. F-31201873. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONMost Important Hazards and Effects of the ProductsHuman

7MAIN FEATURESHigh-speed laser copying• First-copy time*1 at 600 dpi*2 is only 4.8 seconds.• Copying speed is 23 copies/min. (AR-M237) or 27 copies/mi

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Issued: Aug. 1. 2003MSDS No. F-3120188Exposure limit values OSHA-PEL (USA):15mg/m3 (Total Dust) , 5mg/m3 (Respirable Du

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETData Issued: Aug. 1. 2003MSDS No. F-3120189Chronic Effect :In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical to

90INDEXSymbols[#/P] key ... 10, 54, 552 - 82 x 500-sheet paper feed unit ... 69,

91HHandles ... 8Heavy paper...

92Paper tray... 9, 15, 17, 19, 68Paper type... 15, 19, 20Paper

93PreparationsBypass tray, loading paper in...18Initial settings, returning to ...

ConnectorsCaution:This connector is only intended for service purposes.Any connection to this terminal may cause malfunctions of the copy machine.Inst

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications tothis equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void theuser&ap

AR-M236AR-M237AR-M276AR-M277MODELDIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEMSOFTWARE SETUP GUIDEPage• INTRODUCTION• SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP AR-M230/M270 SERIES• BE

INTRODUCTIONThis manual explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer function of the machine. The procedure for