Sharp AR-M165-207 (serv.man19) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
1
Special paper
Follow these guidelines when using special paper.
• Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper
may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output.
• 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.
LOADING PAPER
Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.
Loading paper in a tray
1
Gently lift and pull out the paper tray.
If you are adding the same size
of paper, go to step 3. If you are
loading a different size of paper,
go to the next step.
of paper, go to step 3. If you are
loading a different size of paper,
go to the next step.
2
Adjust the plates in the tray to the
length and width of the paper.
length and width of the paper.
• The plate A is a slide-type
guide. Grasp the locking knob
on the guide and slide the
guide to the indicator line of
the paper to be loaded.
on the guide and slide the
guide to the indicator line of
the paper to be loaded.
• The plate B is an insert-type
guide. Remove it and then
insert it at the indicator line of
the paper to be loaded.
insert it at the indicator line of
the paper to be loaded.
• When using 11" x 17" sized
paper store the plate B in the
slot at the left front of the
paper tray.
slot at the left front of the
paper tray.
3
Push the pressure plate down.
Push the centre of the pressure
plate down until it locks into
place.
plate down until it locks into
place.
4
Fan the paper.
Fan the paper well before
loading it. If the paper is not
fanned, double-feeds or
misfeeds may occur.
loading it. If the paper is not
fanned, double-feeds or
misfeeds may occur.
5
Place the paper in the tray.
6
Push the paper tray back in.
Push the upper paper tray in
completely.
completely.
Plate B
Plate A
• Do not load paper higher than the line on
the tray (up to 250 sheets).
• Make sure that the paper fits under the
tab 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.
the remaining paper out and combine it
into a single stack with the new paper.
If the size of the loaded paper is different
from the size shown in the display, be sure
to follow the procedure in "CHANGING THE
PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY" (page
21) to change the paper size setting of the
tray.
from the size shown in the display, be sure
to follow the procedure in "CHANGING THE
PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY" (page
21) to change the paper size setting of the
tray.
Note
Note
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
Loading paper in the bypass tray
1
Open the bypass tray.
Pull out the bypass tray
extension to load B4 and A3
(8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17") size
paper.
extension to load B4 and A3
(8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17") size
paper.
2
Set the bypass tray guides to the
paper width.
paper width.
3
Insert the copy paper (print side
down) all the way into the bypass tray.
down) all the way into the bypass tray.
Make sure that the print side of
the paper is face down.
To prevent a misfeed, verify
once more that the bypass tray
guides are adjusted to the width
of the paper.
the paper is face down.
To prevent a misfeed, verify
once more that the bypass tray
guides are adjusted to the width
of the paper.
Important points when inserting
paper in the bypass tray
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 and B6 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size
paper and envelopes horizontally as shown in the
following diagram.
following diagram.
• When loading envelopes, make sure that they are
straight and flat and do not have loosely glued
construction flaps (not the closure flap).
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.
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.
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.
may cause smudges or unclean images.
Envelopes
Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will
occur.
occur.
• Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or
windows.
• Envelopes with rough fibers, carbon paper, or glossy
surfaces.
• Envelopes with two or more flaps.
• Envelopes with tape, film, or paper attached to the
• 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
• 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.
• Envelopes that are slightly inflated with air.
• Envelopes with glue protruding from the seal area.
• Envelopes with part of the seal area peeled off.
If you loaded paper in the bypass tray, press
the [PAPER SELECT] key to select the
bypass tray.
the [PAPER SELECT] key to select the
bypass tray.
Note
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
1
CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY
If the size of the loaded paper is different from the size shown in the display, follow the steps below to change the
paper size setting of the tray.
The paper size setting cannot be changed during copying, printing, fax printing (when the fax option is installed), or
interrupt copying, or when a misfeed has occurred. However, if the machine is out of paper or out of toner, the paper
size setting can be changed during copying, printing, and fax printing.
See "PAPER" (page 18) for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded in
the paper trays.
The paper size cannot be set for the bypass tray.
paper size setting of the tray.
The paper size setting cannot be changed during copying, printing, fax printing (when the fax option is installed), or
interrupt copying, or when a misfeed has occurred. However, if the machine is out of paper or out of toner, the paper
size setting can be changed during copying, printing, and fax printing.
See "PAPER" (page 18) for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded in
the paper trays.
The paper size cannot be set for the bypass tray.
1
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key.
The special function
screen will appear.
screen will appear.
The screen shown above is the copy mode screen.
2
Press the [
] or [
] key to select
"PAPER SIZE SET".
3
Press the [OK] key.
The paper size setting
screen will appear.
screen will appear.
4
Press the [
] or [
] key to select the
paper tray for which the paper size is
being changed.
being changed.
Example: Tray 2
5
Press the [
] key.
The cursor moves to the
paper size selection
position on the right.
paper size selection
position on the right.
6
Press the [
] or [
] key to select the
paper size.
Example: Selecting B4 size
To change the size of another paper tray, press the
[
[
] key and then repeat steps 4 to 6.
7
Press the [OK] key.
A message asking you to
confirm the new paper size
setting will appear.
confirm the new paper size
setting will appear.
8
Press the [OK] key.
The selected paper size will be
stored and the display will
return to the base screen.
stored and the display will
return to the base screen.
: Shows tray "1".
: Shows tray "2".
For the paper trays and tray numbers, see
"PAPER" on page 18.
"PAPER" on page 18.
2-SIDED
COPY
SPECIAL FUNCTION
ACC.
DUPLEX SCAN
SPECIAL FUNCTION
SPECIAL MODES
ORIG. SIZE ENTER
PAPER SIZE SET
DISPLAY CONTRAST
PAPER SIZE SET
DISPLAY CONTRAST
GH
PQR
2-SIDED
COPY
SPECIAL FUNCTION
SPECIAL FUNCTION
SPECIAL MODES
ORIG. SIZE ENTER
SPECIAL MODES
ORIG. SIZE ENTER
PAPER SIZE SET
DISPLAY CONTRAST
GHI
OK
BACK
PAPER SIZE SET
A4
A3
A3 B4
A4
A4R
A4
A4R
Note
PAPER SIZE SET
A4 A3
A4 A3
A3
B4
A4
A4R
A4R
Affix the paper size label for the paper size
selected in step 6 to the label position on the
right end of the tray.
selected in step 6 to the label position on the
right end of the tray.
PAPER SIZE SET
A4
A4
A3
A3 B4
A4
A4R
A4
A4R
PAPER SIZE SET
A4 A3
A3
A4 A3
A3
B4
A4
A4R
A4R
OK
OK
Note
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
DISABLING (ENABLING) AUTO TRAY SWITCHING
When auto tray switching is enabled and paper runs out during copying or printing, the job will continue using paper
from a different tray if that tray has the same size of paper in the same orientation. (This function does not operate
when using the bypass tray or when a fax is being printed.) This function has been enabled at the factory. If you
prefer to disable the function, follow the steps below.
from a different tray if that tray has the same size of paper in the same orientation. (This function does not operate
when using the bypass tray or when a fax is being printed.) This function has been enabled at the factory. If you
prefer to disable the function, follow the steps below.
1
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key.
The special function
screen will appear.
screen will appear.
The above screen appears in copy mode.
2
Select "PAPER SIZE SET" with the [
]
or [
] key.
3
Press the [OK] key.
The paper size setting
screen will appear.
screen will appear.
4
Press the [
] key repeatedly until
"AUTO TRAY SWITCHING" appears.
Move the cursor to the lowest tray and then press the
[
[
] key again. The above screen will appear.
5
Press the [OK] key.
When a checkmark does not appear in the checkbox,
the auto tray switching function will not operate.
the auto tray switching function will not operate.
6
Press the [
] key.
You will return to the
paper size setting screen.
paper size setting screen.
To re-enable auto tray switching, press the [OK] key in
the screen of step 5 so that a checkmark appears.
the screen of step 5 so that a checkmark appears.
2-SIDED
COPY
SPECIAL FUNCTION
ACC.
DUPLEX SCAN
SPECIAL FUNCTION
SPECIAL MODES
ORIG. SIZE ENTER
PAPER SIZE SET
DISPLAY CONTRAST
PAPER SIZE SET
DISPLAY CONTRAST
GH
PQR
2-SIDED
COPY
SPECIAL FUNCTION
SPECIAL FUNCTION
SPECIAL MODES
ORIG. SIZE ENTER
SPECIAL MODES
ORIG. SIZE ENTER
PAPER SIZE SET
DISPLAY CONTRAST
GHI
OK
BACK
PAPER SIZE SET
A4
A3
A3 B4
A4
A4R
A4
A4R
PAPER SIZE SET
AUTO TRAY
SWITCHING
OK
PAPER SIZE SET
AUTO TRAY
SWITCHING
PAPER SIZE SET
A4
A3
A3 B4
A4
A4R
A4
A4R
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