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AR-M550/M620 EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 5 - 1
[5] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE
1. External view and operation parts
A. External view and external operation parts
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: 1, 2, 3 and are peripheral devices. For information on these devices, see the explanations of the devices in the manual.
No.
Parts
Note
Name
Function/Operation
1
Saddle stitch finisher (AR-F16) *
1
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Finisher (AR-F15) *1
The finisher and the saddle stitch finisher include the offset function,
which offsets each set of copies from the
preceding set for easy separation. Each set of sorted copies can
also be stapled. The saddle stitch finisher can
automatically staple at the center line of a set of copies and fold the
pages to create a pamphlet.
A punch unit can be installed to add punch holes to copioes, and an
inserter can be installed to insert blank pages
at specified pages.
which offsets each set of copies from the
preceding set for easy separation. Each set of sorted copies can
also be stapled. The saddle stitch finisher can
automatically staple at the center line of a set of copies and fold the
pages to create a pamphlet.
A punch unit can be installed to add punch holes to copioes, and an
inserter can be installed to insert blank pages
at specified pages.
2
Punch module (AR-PN4A) *
1
Adds punch holes to printed pages.
3
Inserter (AR-CF2) *
1
The inserter enables blank sheets or printed sheets to be added to
copy and print output as covers or inserts without printing. Printed
output can also be fed one set at a time from the inserter for stapling
or punching without performing stapling or staple sorting finishing.
copy and print output as covers or inserts without printing. Printed
output can also be fed one set at a time from the inserter for stapling
or punching without performing stapling or staple sorting finishing.
4
Automatic document feeder
This automatically feeds and scans multiple sheet originals. Both
sides of two-sided originals can be scanned at once.
sides of two-sided originals can be scanned at once.
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Front cover
Open to replace toner cartridge.
6
Operation panel
Performs various setting, display, and simulation operations.
7
Center tray
Finished sheets are deposited here
8
Bypass tray
Special papers (including transparency film) and copy paper can be
fed from the bypass tray.
fed from the bypass tray.
9
Power switch
Turns the power on and off.
If the power does not come on when the power switch is turned on,
check the main power switch to see if it is turned on.
If the power does not come on when the power switch is turned on,
check the main power switch to see if it is turned on.
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Paper feed tray 5 (Large capasity tray
(AR-LC6)) *
(AR-LC6)) *
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The large capacity tray can hold up to 3,500 sheets of commonly
used (8-1/2" x 11", B5, A4) SHARP standard paper
(20 lbs. (80 g/m²)).
used (8-1/2" x 11", B5, A4) SHARP standard paper
(20 lbs. (80 g/m²)).
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Paper feed trays 1, 2
The trays hold paper. Approximately 800 sheets of standard 8-1/2" x
11" or A4 size paper (20 lbs. (80 g/m²)) can be loaded in tray 1, and
approximately 1200 sheets of standard 8-1/2" x 11", A4 or B5 size
paper (20 lbs. (80 g/m²)) can be loaded in tray 2.
11" or A4 size paper (20 lbs. (80 g/m²)) can be loaded in tray 1, and
approximately 1200 sheets of standard 8-1/2" x 11", A4 or B5 size
paper (20 lbs. (80 g/m²)) can be loaded in tray 2.
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Paper feed tray 3
Tray 3 holds paper. Approximately 500 sheets of standard (20 lbs.
(80 g/m²)) paper can be loaded in this tray. Tabbed paper and
transparencies can also be loaded.
(80 g/m²)) paper can be loaded in this tray. Tabbed paper and
transparencies can also be loaded.
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Paper feed tray 4
Tray 4 holds paper. Approximately 500 sheets of standard (20 lbs.
(80 g/m²)) paper can be loaded in this tray.
(80 g/m²)) paper can be loaded in this tray.
(AR-F15)
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B. Internal operation parts
No.
Parts
Note
Name
Function/Operation
1
Duplex unit
Open this cover to remove a misfeed from the fusing unit area.
2
Fusing unit
Toner images are fused here.
The fusing unit is hot. Take care in
removing misfed paper.
removing misfed paper.
3
Cover of the duplex unit
Open when a misfeed has occurred in duplex unit.
4
Toner cartridge
The toner cartridge must be replaced when indicated on the
operation panel.
operation panel.
5
Main power switch
Keep this switch turned on when the fax option or network
scanner option is installed.
scanner option is installed.
6
Right side cover
Open when a misfeed has occurred in bypass tray or large
capacity tray.
capacity tray.
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Upper cover of large capacity tray
Open when a misfeed has occurred in large capacity tray.
8
Left side cover release
Push this knob up to open the left side cover.
9
Left cover of paper drawer
Open this cover to remove paper misfed in the tray 3 and tray 4.
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Photoconductive drum
Images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
Do not touch or damage the
photoconductive drum.
photoconductive drum.
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C. Operation, display parts
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: When the network scanner option is installed.
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: When the fax option is installed.
No.
Parts
Note
Name
Function/Operation
1
Touch panel
The machine status, messages and touch keys are displayed on the
panel. The document filing, copy, network scanner*1 , and fax*2
functions are used by switching to the screen for the desired function.
panel. The document filing, copy, network scanner*1 , and fax*2
functions are used by switching to the screen for the desired function.
2
Mode select keys and indicators
Use to change modes and the corresponding display on the touch
panel.
[DOCUMENT FILING] key
Press to select the document filing mode.
[IMAGE SEND] key/LINE indicator/DATA indicator
Press to enter the network scan mode when the network scanner
function is added.
[COPY] key
Press to select the copy mode.
panel.
[DOCUMENT FILING] key
Press to select the document filing mode.
[IMAGE SEND] key/LINE indicator/DATA indicator
Press to enter the network scan mode when the network scanner
function is added.
[COPY] key
Press to select the copy mode.
3
[PRINT] key/READY indicator/
DATA indicator
DATA indicator
Press to enter the print mode.
READY indicator
Print data can be received when this indicator is lit.
DATA indicator
Lights up or blinks when print data is being received. Also lights up or
blinks when printing is being performed.
READY indicator
Print data can be received when this indicator is lit.
DATA indicator
Lights up or blinks when print data is being received. Also lights up or
blinks when printing is being performed.
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[JOB STATUS] key
Press to display the current job status.
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[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
This is used to store, edit, and delete user names and folder names for
the document filing function, and to configure the key operator
programs and printer configuration settings.
the document filing function, and to configure the key operator
programs and printer configuration settings.
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Numeric keys
Use to enter number values for various settings.
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[ ] key ([ACC.#-C] key)
This key is used in copy mode, document filing mode, network scanner
mode*
mode*
1
, and fax mode*
2
.
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[#/P] key
This is used as a program key when using the copy function, and to dial
when using the fax function*
when using the fax function*
2
.
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[C] key
This key is used in copy mode, document filing mode, network scanner
mode*
mode*
1
, and fax mode*
2
.
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[START] key
Use this key to start copying in copy mode, scan a document in network
scanner mode*
scanner mode*
1
, or scan a document for transmission in fax mode*
2
.
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[CA] key
This key is used in copy mode, document filing mode, network scanner
mode*
mode*
1
, and fax mode*
2
. Use the key to cancel settings and perform an
operation from the initial machine state.
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D. Job status screen (common to print, copy, network scan and internet fax)
This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed.
A job list showing the current job at the top of the job queue or a list showing completed jobs can be displayed.
The contents of jobs can be viewed or jobs can be deleted from the queue.
No.
(Displayed in the touch panel)
Note
Name
Function/Operation
1
Job list
The displayed jobs in the job list are themselves operation keys. To cancel
printing or to give a job the highest print priority, touch the relevant job key to
select the job and execute the desired operation using the keys described in 8
and 9.
This shows the current job and the jobs waiting to be run. The icons to the left
of the jobs in the queue show the job mode. The document filing reprint job icon
is highlighted.
Note that the icon does not become highlighted during retransmission of a fax/
image transmission job.
printing or to give a job the highest print priority, touch the relevant job key to
select the job and execute the desired operation using the keys described in 8
and 9.
This shows the current job and the jobs waiting to be run. The icons to the left
of the jobs in the queue show the job mode. The document filing reprint job icon
is highlighted.
Note that the icon does not become highlighted during retransmission of a fax/
image transmission job.
Print mode
Copy mode
E-MAIL/FTP mode:
Scan to e-mail job
Scan to FTP job
Scan to Sharpdesk job
Fax mode:
Fax send job
Fax reception job
PC-FAX send job
Internet Fax mode
i-Fax send job
i-Fax reception job
PC-Internet Fax send job
*1:"PAPER EMPTY" in the job
status display
When a job status display indicates
"PAPER EMPTY", the specified
paper size for the job is not loaded
in any of the trays.
In this case, the job will be
suspended until the required paper
is loaded. Other stored jobs will be
printed (if possible) until the
required paper is loaded.
(Other jobs will not be printed if the
paper runs out during printing.) If
you need to change the paper size
because the specified paper size is
not available, touch the current job
key to select it and then touch the
[DETAIL] key described in 9.
status display
When a job status display indicates
"PAPER EMPTY", the specified
paper size for the job is not loaded
in any of the trays.
In this case, the job will be
suspended until the required paper
is loaded. Other stored jobs will be
printed (if possible) until the
required paper is loaded.
(Other jobs will not be printed if the
paper runs out during printing.) If
you need to change the paper size
because the specified paper size is
not available, touch the current job
key to select it and then touch the
[DETAIL] key described in 9.
2
Mode select key
This switches the job list display between "JOB QUEUE" and "COMPLETE".
"JOB QUEUE": Shows stored jobs and the job in progress.
"COMPLETE": Shows finished jobs.
Files saved in the automatic temporary save folder by the document filing
function and finished broadcast transmission jobs appear as keys in the
finished job screen. An automatic temporary save file in the finished job screen
or the [Filing] key can be touched, followed by the [CALL] key, to call up a
finished job and print or transmit it. A finished broadcast transmission job key
can be touched followed by the [DETAIL] key to check the result of the
transmission.
"JOB QUEUE": Shows stored jobs and the job in progress.
"COMPLETE": Shows finished jobs.
Files saved in the automatic temporary save folder by the document filing
function and finished broadcast transmission jobs appear as keys in the
finished job screen. An automatic temporary save file in the finished job screen
or the [Filing] key can be touched, followed by the [CALL] key, to call up a
finished job and print or transmit it. A finished broadcast transmission job key
can be touched followed by the [DETAIL] key to check the result of the
transmission.
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[PRINT JOB] key
This displays the print job list of print mode (copying, printing, fax reception,
Internet fax reception, and self printing).
Internet fax reception, and self printing).
JOB QUEUE
COPY
COPY
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STATUS
020 / 001
020 / 000
020 / 000
002 / 000
PRINT JOB
E-MAIL/FTP
FAX JOB
INTERNET-FAX
INTERNET-FAX
JOB QUEUE
COMPLETE
JOB QUEUE
COMPLETE
DETAIL
PRIORITY
STOP/DELETE
DETAIL
CALL
PAPER EMPTY
WAITING
WAITING
1/1
SETS / PROGRESS
COPYING
"Stored job/job in progress" job status screen
"Finished job" job
status screen
status screen
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