Sharp AR-M236 (serv.man12) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISPLAY MESSAGES..................................... 57
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 59
MISFEED REMOVAL....................................... 63
● MISFEED REMOVAL GUIDANCE .................63
● MISFEED IN THE RSPF.................................64
● MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY .................65
● MISFEED IN THE MACHINE..........................65
● MISFEED IN THE CENTRE TRAY.................67
● MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY ......67
● MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY .....68
● MISFEED IN THE UPPER EXIT AREA
● MISFEED IN THE RSPF.................................64
● MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY .................65
● MISFEED IN THE MACHINE..........................65
● MISFEED IN THE CENTRE TRAY.................67
● MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY ......67
● MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY .....68
● MISFEED IN THE UPPER EXIT AREA
(when a job separator tray kit or finisher
(AR-FN5N) is installed) ...................................69
(AR-FN5N) is installed) ...................................69
● MISFEED IN AN OUTPUT TRAY
(when a finisher (AR-FN5N) is installed).........69
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE ........ 71
STAPLE CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT......... 72
● STAPLE JAM REMOVAL ...............................73
CHECKING THE TONER QUANTITY AND
TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT ................................ 73
TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT ................................ 73
CLEANING THE MACHINE ............................. 74
● DOCUMENT GLASS AND DOCUMENT
COVER/RSPF.................................................74
● THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED
ROLLER..........................................................74
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES
PERIPHERAL DEVICES.................................. 75
● FINISHER (AR-FN5N) ....................................76
● 500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/
● 500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/
2 x 500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT..............78
● REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER .........79
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES ............................... 78
● PROPER STORAGE ......................................78
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 79
INDEX............................................................... 89
● INDEX BY PURPOSE.....................................92
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CAUTIONS
Follow the cautions below when using this machine.
CAUTIONS ON USING THE MACHINE
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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
INSTALLATION SITE
Improper installation may damage the machine. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the
machine is moved.
machine is moved.
Do not install your machine in areas that are:
If the machine is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the machine. Operation
in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the machine at room temperature for at least
2 hours before use.
in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. Leave the machine at room temperature for at least
2 hours before use.
• damp, humid, or very
dusty
• exposed to direct sunlight
• poorly
ventilated
• subject to extreme
temperature or humidity
changes, e.g., near an
air conditioner or
heater.
changes, e.g., near an
air conditioner or
heater.
Caution
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The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and
disconnection.
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.
current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.
Be sure to allow the required space around the
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING THE MACHINE
Observe the following precautions when handling the machine to maintain top performance.
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.
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
• 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.
• PostScript
®
is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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.
connected to the same outlet, the light may flicker.
Wave length
785 nm + 10 nm/- 15 nm
Pulse times
(5.871 µs ± 0.1 µs)/7 mm
Output power
0.4 mW ± 0.04 mW (600 dpi)
0.2 mW ± 0.02 mW (1200 dpi)
0.2 mW ± 0.02 mW (1200 dpi)
Note
30cm (12")
30cm
(12")
30cm
(12")
A small amount of ozone is produced within the machine during operation.
The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.
Note:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m
The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.
Note:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m
3
) calculated as an 8 hr. time-
weighted average concentration.
However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the
machine in a ventilated area.
However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is advisable to place the
machine in a ventilated area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
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 for copier (this manual)
This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the machine as a copier.
Online manual (for printer)
This manual is on the CD-ROM, and explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer, network printer, and
network scanner.
network scanner.
Software setup guide (for printer)
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.
and procedures for establishing initial printer settings.
Operation manual (for network scanner)
(When the network scanner is installed.)
(When the network scanner is installed.)
This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the machine as a network scanner.
Key operator's guide
This explains key operator programs for machine management and copier related functions.
Key operator programs for the fax functions are explained in the operation manual for facsimile.
Key operator programs for the fax functions are explained in the operation manual for facsimile.
As an
E
NERGY
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TAR
®
Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets
the
E
NERGY
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TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
