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Page 1: Operation Guide
MODEL: AR-5516S AR-5520S DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PRINTER FUNCTIONS PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..... 4 BASIC PRINTING ..........26 ● OPERATION PANEL ........6 ● OPENING THE PRINTER DRIVER FROM THE "Start" BUTTON ..........27 POWER ON AND OFF........8 ● POWER ON ............8 PRINTER DRIVER SETTING SCREEN .. - Page 4 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ........43 ● MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS....44 ● PRINTING PROBLEMS........47 INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES ..49 MISFEED REMOVAL........50 ● MISFEED IN THE SPF ........50 ● MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY ....51 ● MISFEED IN THE MACHINE......52 ● MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY ..55 ●...
- Page 5 INTRODUCTION This manual describes the copier and printer functions of the AR-5516S/AR-5520S digital multifunctional system. • Where "AR-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". For the name of your model, see "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS" in the Start Guide.
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Page 6: Before Using The Machine
Chapter 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Glass cleaner (when the SPF is installed) Paper trays Use to clean the original scanning glass. (p.60) Each tray holds 250 sheets of paper. - Page 7 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Document feeder tray (when the SPF is Fusing unit release levers installed) To remove a paper misfeed from the fusing unit, push Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up down on these levers and remove the paper. (p.53) here.
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Page 8: Operation Panel
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL ON LINE key ( ) / indicator Paper feed location / misfeed location indicators Press to toggle the machine between online and off-line. The indicator lights up when the machine The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit is online, and goes off when the machine is off-line. - Page 9 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 21 22 23 When there are two or more paper trays Light and Dark keys ( ) / indicators Copy ratio display key ( Use to adjust the TEXT or PHOTO exposure level. Hold down when the machine is not in use to (p.18) display the copy ratio in the display.
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Page 10: Power On And Off
POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. POWER ON POWER OFF Make sure that the machine is not in Turn the power switch to the "ON" operation and then turn the power switch position. -
Page 11: Loading Paper
● 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. -
Page 12: Loading Paper
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper. Loading the paper tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray Gently push the paper tray into the until it stops. -
Page 13: Loading The Bypass Tray
• When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued 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. -
Page 14: Changing A Tray's Paper Size Setting
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Envelopes Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur. • Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows. • Envelopes with rough fibres, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces. • Envelopes with two or more flaps. •... - Page 15 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Use the [ORIGINAL] key ( ) to Squeeze the lock lever of the front select the paper size. guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper, and The indicator of the move the left guide to the appropriate selected paper size lights slot as marked on the tray.
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Page 16: Operation In Copy And Printer Modes
OPERATION IN COPY AND PRINTER MODES Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode or copy mode. Modes Copying Printing Copy key input Copy During copying Yes* Printer During printing Yes* Can be used after pressing the [INTERRUPT] key ( Printing will begin when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed after the copy job is finished, or when the [ON LINE] key (... -
Page 17: Copy Functions
Chapter 2 COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the copy functions. NORMAL COPYING This section explains how to make a regular copy. If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (p.39), enter your 3-digit account number. Copying from the document glass Open the document cover/SPF, and Press the [ORIGINAL] key ( ) and... - Page 18 COPY FUNCTIONS Copying from the SPF Make sure that an original has not Press the [START] key ( ) to begin been left on the document glass. copying. Close the SPF. The copy is delivered to the paper output tray. Adjust the original guides to the size of the original(s).
- Page 19 COPY FUNCTIONS Auto paper select mode (when there are two or more paper trays) When the AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator ( ) lights up, "Auto paper select mode" is enabled. This function AUTO automatically selects the paper that is the same size as the original A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3 paper. "Auto paper select mode"...
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Page 20: Making A Copy Darker Or Lighter
COPY FUNCTIONS MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed. -
Page 21: Setting The Number Of Copies
COPY FUNCTIONS SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies. Important note when making a large number of copies When the maximum number of pages (about 250 pages) that can be held in the paper output tray are output, copying will temporarily stop. -
Page 22: Manual Ratio Selection
COPY FUNCTIONS Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key ( Set the number of copies and other AUTO % copy settings, and then press the [START] key ( The AUTO IMAGE indicator ( ) lights The copy will be delivered to the paper output AUTO % up and the appropriate tray. -
Page 23: Selecting The Vertical And Horizontal Copy Ratios Separately (Xy Zoom Copying)
COPY FUNCTIONS SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY (XY ZOOM Copying) The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. Example: Reduction only in the horizontal direction. Original Copy • To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and Note then the XY ZOOM feature. - Page 24 COPY FUNCTIONS Use the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys ( ) and [Zoom] keys ( ) to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction. Press the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys ( ) to select a ratio close to the desired ratio, and then press the [Zoom] keys ( ) to adjust the ratio in increments of 1%.
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Page 25: Two-Sided Copying Using The Bypass Tray
TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS TRAY To perform manual two-sided copying, follow these steps. Example: Copying originals A and B onto each side of one sheet of paper Copy Original A Original B Copy original A. Turn the copy of original A over, and without changing the position of the edge closest to you, insert it in the bypass tray. -
Page 26: Dual Page Copying
DUAL PAGE COPYING A dual page original can be automatically separated into two pages during copying. This feature is convenient for making copies of books and other dual page originals on individual sheets of paper. Copy Original • A4 paper is used for dual page copying. Note •... -
Page 27: Interrupting A Copy Run (Interrupt Copying)
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt Copying) A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, the copy run will resume using the original copy settings. Interrupt copying is not possible when the system settings are being configured. Note Press the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) to... -
Page 28: Printer Functions
Before printing, make sure that the correct size of paper for your document has been loaded in the machine. Make sure that the ON LINE indicator Make sure that "SHARP AR-XXXX" is on the operation panel is lit. selected as the printer. -
Page 29: Opening The Printer Driver From The "Start" Button
Click the "Start" button and select Click the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer "Control Panel" and then select driver icon. -
Page 30: Printer Driver Setting Screen
PRINTER DRIVER SETTING SCREEN Some restrictions exist on the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver setup screen. When a restriction is in effect, an information icon ( ) will appear next to the setting. Click the icon to view an explanation of the restriction. -
Page 31: Setting Advanced Print Functions
SETTING ADVANCED PRINT FUNCTIONS This section explains major advanced print functions. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver, see "BASIC PRINTING"... -
Page 32: Fitting The Printed Image To The Paper (Fit To Paper Size)
PRINTER FUNCTIONS FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER (Fit To Paper Size) The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps shown below to use this function. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print an A3 size document on A4 size paper. -
Page 33: Enlarging/Reducing The Print Image (Zoom)
PRINTER FUNCTIONS ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. The "Zoom"... -
Page 34: Adjusting The Brightness And Contrast Of The Image (Image Adjustment)
PRINTER FUNCTIONS ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Image Adjustment) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer. -
Page 35: Saving Frequently Used Print Settings
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used settings or complex colour settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them. -
Page 36: Outline Of The Print Status Window
OUTLINE OF THE PRINT STATUS WINDOW When printing begins, the Print Status Window automatically opens. The Print Status Window is a utility that monitors the machine and shows the name of the document being printed and any error messages that occur. Status window Provides information on the current status of the Click a tab to bring it to the front. -
Page 37: User Settings
Chapter 4 USER SETTINGS This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level and the system settings, which are custom settings that control fine points of the machine's operation. ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment, which automatically adjusts the copy exposure according to the original, can be adjusted. -
Page 38: Customising Settings (System Settings)
CUSTOMISING SETTINGS (System Settings) The system settings allow you to customise the machine to match your needs. SYSTEM SETTINGS Setting codes Program Program name (factory default setting Explanation number appears in bold) 1: OFF • "Auto clear time" automatically returns the 2: 10 sec. - Page 39 2: Hi-Speed (Hi-Speed), use this program to change the USB 2.0 mode to "Full-Speed". AR-5516S is as follows: 1: Upper tray (factory default), 2: 250-sheet paper feed unit/Upper paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit, 3: Lower paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit,...
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Page 40: Selecting A Setting For A System Setting
USER SETTINGS SELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM SETTING Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until Enter the desired setting code by the alarm indicators ( , pressing a numeric key. ) blink. • For the setting codes, "SYSTEM The display shows "- -"... -
Page 41: Settings For Auditing Mode
SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE AUDITING MODE When "Auditing mode" is enabled, a count is kept of the number of copies made by each account (up to 20 accounts can be established), and the counts can be displayed and totalled as necessary. In "Auditing mode", the display shows "- - -", and this indicates that a 3-digit account number must be entered in order to use the machine for copying. -
Page 42: Selecting Auditing Mode Settings
USER SETTINGS SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until Press the [Light] key ( ) to complete the alarm indicators ( , the settings. ) blink. The alarm indicators ( , ) go off and the display returns to the number of The display shows "- -"... - Page 43 USER SETTINGS Auditing mode Account number deletion (program No.10) (program No.13) 1 Press the [1] key to enable "Auditing Use this procedure to delete account numbers. A mode" or the [0] key to disable it, and then single account number can be deleted, or all account press the [START] key ( numbers at once.
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Page 44: Resetting Account
USER SETTINGS Resetting account Copying when "Auditing mode" is enabled (program No.15) The copy count of a single account or all accounts can When "Auditing mode" is enabled, "- - -" appears in the be reset to 0. If no account numbers have been display. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience difficulty using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. Many problems can be easily resolved by the user. If you are unable to solve the problem using the troubleshooting guide, turn off the power switch and unplug the machine, and contact your authorised service representative. -
Page 46: Machine/Copying Problems
TROUBLESHOOTING MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem Cause and solution Page The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. – → Plug the machine into a grounded outlet. Power switch OFF. -
Page 47: Paper Misfeed
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause and solution Page Misfeed occurs. → To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL". The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range. → Use copy paper within the specified range. Paper curled or damp. → Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper. –... -
Page 48: Copies Are Smudged Or Dirty
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause and solution Page The document glass or the underside of the document cover/SPF is dirty. → Clean regularly. Copies are smudged or dirty. Original smudged or blotchy. – → Use a clean original. The scanner glass for the SPF is dirty. →... -
Page 49: Printing Problems
In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings" and then click "Printers". 2 If the "SHARP AR-XXXX" printer driver icon is shown but you still cannot print, the printer driver may not have been installed correctly. In this case, delete the software and then reinstall it. -
Page 50: Printing Is Slow
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause and solution Page Simultaneous use of two or more application software Printing is slow. – programs. → Start printing after quitting all unused application software programs. The paper is loaded so that printing takes place on the back side of the paper. -
Page 51: Indicators And Display Messages
Paper required indicator Developer replacement Misfeed indicator required indicator Display Indication Cause and solution Page Maintenance Steadily Service by an authorised SHARP service technician is – indicator required. Developer Steadily Developer is required. Contact your authorised service replacement – representative. -
Page 52: Misfeed Removal
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the misfeed indicator ( ) and a misfeed location indicator ( ) will blink and the machine will automatically stop. Check the blinking misfeed location indicator to identify the location of the misfeed and remove it. The paper may tear when you remove a misfeed. -
Page 53: Misfeed In The Bypass Tray
TROUBLESHOOTING Open and close the SPF to make the Section C Remove the misfed original from the exit area. misfeed location indicator stop blinking. You can also make the misfeed indicator stop blinking by opening and closing the feeding roller cover or the right side cover. -
Page 54: Misfeed In The Machine
TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE MACHINE Open the bypass tray and the side Check the misfeed location. Remove cover. the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If paper is misfed here, go to "B. Misfeed in the fusing area". - Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING B. Misfeed in the fusing area Push gently on both ends of the front Lift the fusing unit release levers, to cover and open it. return them to their operating positions. Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. Close the front cover and side cover.
- Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING C. Misfeed in the transport area Open the fusing paper guide by pressing down the green-labeled projection on the guide and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch Warning the fusing unit when removing misfed paper.
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Page 57: Misfeed In The Upper Paper Tray
TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY Note Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.52) Lift and pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. -
Page 58: Misfeed In The Lower Paper Tray
TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY • Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.52) Note • Use the following procedure to remove misfeeds that occur in the 250-sheet paper feed unit/2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit. -
Page 59: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) lights up, the toner cartridge will need replacement soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) blinks, the toner cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed. Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below. -
Page 60: Routine Maintenance
Chapter 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE This chapter explains how to keep the machine operating smoothly, including viewing copy count, the toner level indicator, and cleaning the machine. CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT When "Auditing mode" is "ON": From the "- - -"... -
Page 61: Checking The Toner Level
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL The toner level is indicated by a 6-level display. Use it as a guideline for replacing the toner cartridge. Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until Hold down the [Copy ratio display] key the alarm indicators ( , ) for more than 5 seconds. -
Page 62: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND SPF/DOCUMENT COVER If the document glass, underside of the document cover/SPF, or the scanner for originals coming from the SPF (the long narrow glass surface on the right side of the document glass) become dirty, the dirt may appear on copies. Always keep these parts clean. -
Page 63: Cleaning The Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water. Paper feed roller CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. -
Page 64: Peripheral Devices And Supplies
PERIPHERAL DEVICES As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification Note changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. -
Page 65: Single Pass Feeder
PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES SINGLE PASS FEEDER For the names of the parts of the SPF, see "PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS" (p.4). Specifications AR-SP10 (Single pass feeder) 56 g/m to 90 g/m Weight Acceptable Size A5 to A3 original Up to 40 sheets (Thickness 4 mm and below) Capacity For B4 and larger sizes, up to 30 sheets Detectable original... -
Page 66: Storage Of Supplies
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES Standard supplies for this product that are to be replaced by the user are paper and toner cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products. Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label. - Page 67 OPERATION GUIDE AR5520S-GB1...