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MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
• First-copy time*
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at 600 dpi*
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is only 4.8 seconds.
• Copying speed is 23 copies/min. (AR-M236) or 27 copies/min. (AR-M276) at 600 dpi (not in the super photo
mode). This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity.
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First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.
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"dpi" ("dots per inch") is unit that is used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in
a printed or scanned image.
a printed or scanned image.
High-quality digital image
• High-quality copying at 600 dpi or 1200 dpi (super photo mode) is performed.
• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, four original type modes are available: "TEXT mode" for text-only
• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, four original type modes are available: "TEXT mode" for text-only
originals, "TEXT/PHOTO mode" for mixed text and photo originals, "PHOTO mode" for photos, and "SUPER
PHOTO mode" for high-quality reproduction of photos. The exposure can be manually adjusted to 5 levels in each
mode.
PHOTO mode" for high-quality reproduction of photos. The exposure can be manually adjusted to 5 levels in each
mode.
Enhanced copying features
• Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%.
• Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible.
• Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
• Useful special features such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, pamphlet copy, dual page copy and cover
• Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible.
• Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
• Useful special features such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, pamphlet copy, dual page copy and cover
copy are available.
• Key operator programs allow the setting or modification of functions to meet your specific needs. The key operator
programs can also be used to enable audit mode, which allows the machine administrator to control use of the
machine.
machine.
Black and white LCD touch panel makes it easy to operate the machine
• Employing a backlit black and white LCD display, the touch panel provides step-by-step guidance for each
function of the machine. The touch panel even provides instructions for removing paper misfeeds and other
problems that occur.
problems that occur.
Optional features
• An optional finisher allows automatic stapling of up to 30 sheets.
• This machine can be used as a network printer if the optional printer expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a facsimile machine if the optional facsimile expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a network scanner if the optional network scanner expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a network printer if the optional printer expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a facsimile machine if the optional facsimile expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a network scanner if the optional network scanner expansion kit is installed.
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 useable by as many people as possible.
Erase copy
Margin shift copy
2in1 copy
4in1 copy
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SHARP
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Dual page copy
Pamphlet copy
Cover copy
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Chapter 1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Exterior
Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) (optional)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up
here. (p.23)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up
here. (p.23)
Document cover (optional)
Place an original on the document glass and close
the document cover before copying starts.
Place an original on the document glass and close
the document cover before copying starts.
Document glass
Place an original that you wish to scan face down
here. (p.22)
Place an original that you wish to scan face down
here. (p.22)
Power switch
Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.13)
Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.13)
Handles
Use to move the machine.
Use to move the machine.
Operation panel
Contains operation keys and the touch panel.
(p.10)
Contains operation keys and the touch panel.
(p.10)
Job separator tray (upper tray) (optional)
Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this
tray.
Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this
tray.
Centre tray
Finished copies are delivered to the centre tray.
Finished copies are delivered to the centre tray.
Front cover
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
machine maintenance. (p.65)
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
machine maintenance. (p.65)
Paper trays
Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper. (p.15)
Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper. (p.15)
Upper right side cover
Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job
separator tray kit or a optional finisher is installed.
(p.69)
Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job
separator tray kit or a optional finisher is installed.
(p.69)
Side cover
Open to remove misfeeds. (p.65)
Open to remove misfeeds. (p.65)
Side cover handle
Pull to open the side cover. (p.65)
Pull to open the side cover. (p.65)
Bypass tray paper guides
Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.18)
Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.18)
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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Interior
Bypass tray
Regular paper and special paper (such as
transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray.
(p.18)
Regular paper and special paper (such as
transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray.
(p.18)
Bypass tray extension
Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing
paper in the bypass tray. (p.18)
Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing
paper in the bypass tray. (p.18)
Toner cartridge lock release lever
Use to unlock the toner cartridge. (p.71)
Use to unlock the toner cartridge. (p.71)
Toner cartridge
Contains toner. (p.71)
Contains toner. (p.71)
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.65)
Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.65)
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum.
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum.
Fusing unit release levers
To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push
up on these levers and remove the paper. (p.66)
To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push
up on these levers and remove the paper. (p.66)
Fusing unit paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper. (p.66)
Open to remove misfed paper. (p.66)
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Do not touch the photoconductive drum
(green portion). Doing so may damage the
drum and cause smudges on copies.
(green portion). Doing so may damage the
drum and cause smudges on copies.
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Caution
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
the fusing unit when removing
misfed paper. Doing so may cause a
burn or injury.
the fusing unit when removing
misfed paper. Doing so may cause a
burn or injury.
The model name is on the front cover of the
machine.
machine.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
OPERATION PANEL
Touch panel
The machine status, messages and touch keys are
displayed on the panel. The display will show the
status of printing, copying or network scanning
according to the mode that is selected. For details
see the next page.
The machine status, messages and touch keys are
displayed on the panel. The display will show the
status of printing, copying or network scanning
according to the mode that is selected. For details
see the next page.
Mode select keys and indicators
Use to change modes and the corresponding
display on the touch panel.
Use to change modes and the corresponding
display on the touch panel.
[COPY] key
Press to select copy mode.
Press to select copy mode.
[PRINT] key/ONLINE indicator/
DATA indicator
Press to select print mode.
• ONLINE indicator
DATA indicator
Press to select print mode.
• ONLINE indicator
Print jobs can be received when this indicator is lit.
• DATA indicator
A print job is in memory. The indicator lights
steadily while the job is held in memory, and
blinks while the job is printed.
steadily while the job is held in memory, and
blinks while the job is printed.
[SCAN] key/DATA indicator (When the
network scanner option is installed.)
Press to select network scan mode when the
network scanner option is installed.
• DATA indicator
network scanner option is installed.)
Press to select network scan mode when the
network scanner option is installed.
• DATA indicator
Lights steadily or blinks while a scanned image
is being sent.
(See "Operation manual (for network
scanner)".)
is being sent.
(See "Operation manual (for network
scanner)".)
[FAX] key/LINE indicator/DATA indicator
(When the fax option is installed.)
Press to select fax mode when the fax option is
installed.
• LINE indicator
(When the fax option is installed.)
Press to select fax mode when the fax option is
installed.
• LINE indicator
this lights up while faxes are being sent or
received.
received.
• DATA indicator
Blinks when a fax has been received to
memory and lights steadily when a fax is
waiting in memory for transmission.
(See operation manual for facsimile.)
memory and lights steadily when a fax is
waiting in memory for transmission.
(See operation manual for facsimile.)
[JOB STATUS] key
Press to display the current job status. (p.12)
Press to display the current job status. (p.12)
[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
Use to adjust various settings of the machine
including the contrast of the touch panel and key
operator programs. (p.51)
Use to adjust various settings of the machine
including the contrast of the touch panel and key
operator programs. (p.51)
Numeric keys
Use to enter numeric values for various settings.
Use to enter numeric values for various settings.
[ACC.#-C] key (
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When auditing mode is enabled, press this key
after finishing a job to return the machine to
account number entry standby.
after finishing a job to return the machine to
account number entry standby.
[#/P] key (
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Use this key to execute a job program in copy
mode.
The key is also used to dial in fax mode.
mode.
The key is also used to dial in fax mode.
[CLEAR] key (
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Press to clear a copy number setting or cancel a
job.
job.
[START] key (
)
Press in copy mode, scanner mode, or fax mode to
begin copying, network scanning, or faxing.
This key blinks when auto power shut mode has
activated. Press the key to return to normal
operation.
begin copying, network scanning, or faxing.
This key blinks when auto power shut mode has
activated. Press the key to return to normal
operation.
[INTERRUPT] key (
)
Use to perform an interrupt copy job. (p.34)
[CLEAR ALL] key (
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Resets the settings to the initial settings.
ACC.#-C
COPY
PRINT
SCAN
FAX
ON LINE
DATA
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JOB STATUS
CUSTOM SETTINGS
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The indicators of the
operation panel may
differ depending on the
country and region.
operation panel may
differ depending on the
country and region.
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