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AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U MACHINE OPERATION 10 - 1
[10] MACHINE OPERATION
1. Acceptable originals
A stack of up to 50 original sheets (30 original sheets*
1
for 8-1/2" x
14" (B4) or larger) of the same size paper can be set in the docu-
ment feeder tray provided the stack height is within the limit shown
below.
ment feeder tray provided the stack height is within the limit shown
below.
A stack of up to 30 mixed size originals can be set if the width of
the originals is the same and the stack height is within the limit
shown below. In this case, however, stapling and duplex will not
function and some special functions may not give the expected
result.
the originals is the same and the stack height is within the limit
shown below. In this case, however, stapling and duplex will not
function and some special functions may not give the expected
result.
*1: For paper heavier than 28 lbs. (105g/m
2
), only a stack of up to
15 sheets can be set. Setting 16 or more sheets may cause
incorrect scanning of original and scanned image may
become expanded compared with original itself.
incorrect scanning of original and scanned image may
become expanded compared with original itself.
A. Size and weight of acceptable originals
B. Total number of originals that can be set in
• Use originals within the specified size and weight ranges. Use of
originals out of the specified range may cause an original mis-
feed.
feed.
to remove any staples or paper clips.
• If originals have damp spots from correction fluid, ink or glue
• Do not use the following originals. These originals may cause
incorrect original size detection, original misfeeds, and smudges
on copies.
on copies.
• When using originals with two or three holes, place them so that
the punched edge is at a position other than the feed slot.
2. Standard original placement
orientations
3. Automatic copy image rotation -
rotation copying
If the orientation of the originals and copy paper are different, the
original image will be automatically rotated 90° and copied. (When
an image is rotated, a message will be displayed.) If a function is
selected that is not suitable for rotation, such as enlarging the
copy to greater than 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) size or staple sorting with
the saddle stitch finisher, rotation will not be possible.
original image will be automatically rotated 90° and copied. (When
an image is rotated, a message will be displayed.) If a function is
selected that is not suitable for rotation, such as enlarging the
copy to greater than 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) size or staple sorting with
the saddle stitch finisher, rotation will not be possible.
14 lbs. or
50g/m
2
2
2
34 lbs. or
128g/m
2
Original size:
(148 x 210 mm)
5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
or A5
11" x 17"
or A3
(297 x 420 mm)
Weight (thickness):
g/m
... Weight of a sheet of paper of 1 m
3/16" or 5.0 mm
or less
or less
1/4" or 6.5 mm
or less
or less
Total aggregate thickness must not exceed 1/4" or
6.5 mm (for 14 to 21 lbs. or 50 to 80 g/m
6.5 mm (for 14 to 21 lbs. or 50 to 80 g/m
2
paper).
Total aggregate thickness must not exceed 3/16" or
5.0 mm (for 21 to 34 lbs. or 80 to 128 g/m
5.0 mm (for 21 to 34 lbs. or 80 to 128 g/m
2
paper).
Hole positions
Hole positions
Hole
positions
positions
Top
Bottom
Top
Bottom
Top
Bottom
Top
Bottom
Document feeder tray
Document glass
[Example 1]
[Example 2]
[Example]
Orientation of original
Orientation of paper
Copy after rotation
Face down
Face down
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4. Specifications of paper trays
The specifications for types and sizes of paper that can be used in each tray are shown below.
A. Applicable plain paper
For satisfactory results, plain paper must conform to the following requirements.
Tray
Tray No.
(tray
name)
Applicable paper types
Applicable paper sizes
Paper weight
Paper tray 1
Tray 1
Plain paper (Refer to the next page for
applicable plain papers.)
applicable plain papers.)
• 8-1/2" x 11", A4, B5
16 to 28 lbs. or
60 to 105g/m²
60 to 105g/m²
Multi purpose drawer/
bypass tray
bypass tray
Tray 2/
bypass
tray
bypass
tray
Plain paper (Refer to the next page for
applicable plain papers.)
applicable plain papers.)
• If "AUTO-INCH" is selected in setting the
paper type and paper size, the following
paper sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R,
7-1/4" x 10-1/2"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R
paper sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R,
7-1/4" x 10-1/2"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R
• If "AUTO-AB" is selected in setting the paper
type and paper size, the following paper
sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5,
B5R, A5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5,
B5R, A5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
• Non-standard sizes
16 to 34 lbs. or
60 to 128g/m²
60 to 128g/m²
Special
paper
(Refer to
the next
page for
applicable
special
papers.)
paper
(Refer to
the next
page for
applicable
special
papers.)
• Thick paper
• Labels, transparency film
• Labels, transparency film
• If "AUTO-INCH" is selected in setting the
paper type and paper size, the following
paper sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function:
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R
paper sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function:
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R
• If "AUTO-AB" is selected in setting the paper
type and paper size, the following paper
sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: A4, A4R, B5, B5R
sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: A4, A4R, B5, B5R
• Non-standard sizes
See the
remarks for
special paper
on the next
page.
remarks for
special paper
on the next
page.
Postcard
• Japanese official postcard
Envelopes can only be fed
from the multi-purpose
drawer. Applicable stock
weight for envelopes is 20 to
23 lbs. or 75 to 90g/m²
from the multi-purpose
drawer. Applicable stock
weight for envelopes is 20 to
23 lbs. or 75 to 90g/m²
• Applicable standard size envelopes:
COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5, ISO B5,
CHOKEI 3
CHOKEI 3
• Non-standard size
Stand/3 x 500
sheet paper
drawer
sheet paper
drawer
Upper Tray 2
Same as multi purpose drawer
Middle Tray 3
Plain paper (Refer to the “A. Applicable
plain paper”.)
plain paper”.)
• If "AUTO-INCH" is selected in setting the
paper type and paper size, the following
paper sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R,
7-1/4" x 10-1/2"
paper sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R,
7-1/4" x 10-1/2"
• If "AUTO-AB" is selected in setting the paper
type and paper size, the following paper
sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5,
B5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
sizes can be used with the automatic
detection function: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5,
B5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
16 to 28 lbs. or
60 to 105g/m²
60 to 105g/m²
Lower Tray 4
Stand/MPD &
2000 sheet
paper drawer
2000 sheet
paper drawer
Upper Tray 2
Same as multi purpose drawer
Lower Tray 3
Plain paper (Refer to the next page for
applicable plain papers.)
applicable plain papers.)
• 8-1/2" x 11", A4
16 to 28 lbs. or
60 to 105g/m²
60 to 105g/m²
Paper in AB system
Paper in inch system
A5 to A3
5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17"
Plain paper
16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105g/m²
Recycled, colored, pre-punched, pre-printed and letterhead papers must conform to the same conditions as above.
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B. Applicable special paper
For satisfactory results, special paper must conform to the following requirements.
5. Printing onto envelopes
• Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snaps,
string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive patches or syn-
thetic materials. Attempting to print on these may cause mis-
feeds, inadequate toner adherence or other trouble.
thetic materials. Attempting to print on these may cause mis-
feeds, inadequate toner adherence or other trouble.
• Creases or smudging may occur. This is especially true of
embossed surfaces and other irregular surfaces.
• Under high humidity and temperature conditions the glue flaps
on some envelopes may become sticky and be sealed closed
when printed.
when printed.
• Use only envelopes which are flat and crisply folded. Curled or
poorly formed envelopes may be poorly printed or may cause
misfeeds.
misfeeds.
A. Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers
When feeding envelopes from the multi purpose drawer, damage
to the envelopes or smudges on prints may occur even if enve-
lopes within specification are used. In this case, the problem may
be reduced by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers
from the normal position to the lower pressure position. Follow the
procedure below.
to the envelopes or smudges on prints may occur even if enve-
lopes within specification are used. In this case, the problem may
be reduced by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers
from the normal position to the lower pressure position. Follow the
procedure below.
NOTE: Be sure to return the lever to the normal position when
finished feeding envelopes. If not, inadequate toner
adherence, paper misfeeds or other trouble may occur.
adherence, paper misfeeds or other trouble may occur.
1) Unlatch the duplex module and slide it to the left.
Unlatch the module and gently move the module away from
the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex
module, open the side cover similarly.
the machine. If the machine is not equipped with a duplex
module, open the side cover similarly.
2) Lower the two fusing unit pressure adjusting levers marked A
and B in the illustration.
3) Gently close the duplex module.
If the machine is not equipped with a duplex module, close the
side cover.
side cover.
Type
Remarks
Special paper
Thick paper
• For 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 11" or A5 to A4 sizes, thick paper ranging from 16 to 34 lbs. or 60 to
128g/m² can be used.
• For sizes larger than 8-1/2" x 11" or A4, thick paper ranging from 16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105g/m² can
be used.
• Other thick papers Index stock (65 lbs. or 176g/m²) can be used. Cover stock (110 lbs. or 200 to
205g/m²) can be used but only for 8-1/2" x 11", A4 paper in the portrait orientation.
• For 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" or A5 paper, the orientation must be landscape.
Transparency
film, labels, and
tracing paper
film, labels, and
tracing paper
• Use SHARP recommended paper. Do not use labels other than SHARP recommended labels.
Doing so may leave adhesive residue in the machine, causing paper misfeeds, smudges on prints
or other machine trouble.
or other machine trouble.
Postcards
• Japanese official postcards can be used.
Envelopes
• Applicable standard envelopes: COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5, ISO B5, CHOKEI 3
• Envelopes can only be fed from the tray 2.
• Envelopes can only be fed from the tray 2.
Applicable paper stock weight for envelopes is 20 to 23 lbs. or 75 to 90g/m².
A
B
Normal position
Lower pressure position
A: Rear side of
fusing unit
B: Front side of
fusing unit
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