Sharp AR M160 User Manual

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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Parallel port
Connect to your computer to use the printer 
function. (Software Setup Guide)
USB 2.0 port (when the dual function board is 
installed)
Connect to your computer to use the printer and 
scanner functions. (Software Setup Guide)
Document feeder tray (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up 
here. Holds up to 40 originals.
Original guides (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed)
Adjust to the size of the originals.
Feeding...

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
OPERATION PANEL
SCAN MENU key
Use to scan by means of the provided Button 
Manager software. (p.41)
SCAN key/indicator
Press to switch the machine to scanner mode and 
scan by means of the provided Button Manager 
software.
(p.40) The indicator blinks during scanning 
and transmission of the scanned data.
ON LINE key/indicator
Press to toggle the machine between online and 
off-line. The indicator lights up when the machine 
is online, and goes off when the machine is...

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POWER SAVE indicator
Lights up when the machine is in a power save mode. 
(p.12)
Display
Shows the set number of copies, as well as the copy 
ratio, user program function or setting code, or an 
error code when an error occurs.
When the [SCAN] key is pressed to enter scanner 
mode, the display shows the port used (U_1 for USB 
1.1 or U_2 for USB 2.0). When Button Manager 
software is used, the display shows a program 
number. (p.22, p.40, p.47)
Copy ratio display key ( )...

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POWER ON AND OFF
The power switch is located on the left side of the machine.
POWER ON
Turn the power switch to the ON 
position
It will take about 45 
seconds for the machine 
to warm up. While the 
machine is warming up, 
the POWER SAVE 
indicator will blink. (The 
POWER SAVE indicator 
will go off when the 
machine is ready to 
copy.)
However, you can make desired settings and press 
the [START] key ( ) during warm-up. Copying will 
start after warm-up.
POWER OFF
Make sure that the machine is not...

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LOADING PAPER
The paper required indicator (   ) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or 
when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.
PAPER
For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
*15-1/2 x 8-1/2 can be used in the upper paper tray but cannot be used in other trays (including trays in optional paper feeding 
unit).
*
2The number of sheets of the paper which can be set changes with the weight of a paper.
Special...

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LOADING PAPER
Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.
Loading the paper tray
1Gently lift and pull out the paper tray 
until it stops.
2Push the pressure plate down until it 
locks in place.
Push the center of the 
pressure plate down until 
it locks into place.
3Fan the paper.
If the paper is not fanned, 
double-feeds or misfeeds 
may occur.
4Load paper into the tray.
5Gently push the paper tray into the 
machine.
 Do...

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Loading the bypass tray
1Unfold the bypass tray.
When feeding large 
paper such as 8-1/2 x 
14 and 11 x 17, pull 
out the bypass tray 
extension.
2Set the paper guides to the copy 
paper width.
3Insert the paper (print face down) all 
the way into the bypass tray.
To prevent a misfeed, 
verify once more that the 
paper guides are 
adjusted to the width of 
the paper.
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
 Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set...

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Envelopes
Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur.
 Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows.
 Envelopes with rough fibers, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces.
 Envelopes with two or more flaps.
 Envelopes with tape, film, or paper attached to the flap.
 Envelopes with a fold in the flap.
 Envelopes with glue on the flap to be moistened for sealing.
 Envelopes with labels or stamps.
 Envelopes that are slightly inflated with air.
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4Squeeze the lock lever of the front 
guide and slide the front guide to 
match the width of the paper, and 
move the left guide to the appropriate 
slot as marked on the tray. 
The front guide is a slide-type guide. Grasp the 
locking knob on the guide and slide the guide to the 
indicator line of the paper to be loaded.
The left guide is an insert-type guide. Remove it and 
then insert it at the indicator line of the paper to be 
loaded.
When using 11 x 17 sized paper...

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Chapter 2
COPY FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure 
adjustment.
NORMAL COPYING
This section explains how to make a regular copy.
If Auditing mode has been enabled (p.51), enter your 3-digit account number.
Copying from the document glass
1Open the document cover/SPF/RSPF, 
and place the original.
Place the original face 
down on the document 
glass. Align it with the 
original size scale.
2Close the document...