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INTRODUCTION To gain the maximum benefits in using this product, it is recommended that the user read this manual to become familiar with all the features and functions of the basic product and the precautionary information contained in the manual. This product is a high speed Digital full color copier/printer that can be expanded to become multifunctional through the installation of optional peripheral devices. The product can be extended to include printer, network scanning or network printing capabilities. This manual describes the basic use of the product as a copier and does not contain information on using any of the optional peripheral devices. Separate operation manuals are included with each of the optional peripheral devices. Refer to these manuals for their operation. Original and paper sizes This machine allows use of standard sizes in both the inch and AB systems. These are shown in the tables below. Sizes in the inch system Sizes in the AB system 11" x 17" (LEDGER) A3 8-1/2" x 14" (LEGAL) B4 8-1/2" x 13" (FOOLSCAP) A4 8-1/2" x 11" (LETTER) B5 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" (EXECUTIVE) A5 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (INVOICE) The meaning of "R" in original and paper size indications Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the portrait or landscape orientations. To differentiate between landscape and portrait, the landscape orientation size indication will contain an "R". These are indicated as 8-1/2" x 11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, A4R, B5R, etc. Sizes that can be placed only in the landscape orientation (11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3, B4) do not contain the "R" in their size indication. Size indication with "R" Landscape orientation Size indication without "R" Portrait orientation MAIN FEATURES 1 Full-color copies with vivid colors based on digital technology Photos, color text, and other originals are scanned by full-color CCD sensors, and the acquired image information is output in vivid full color at a resolution of 600 dpi using digital image processing technology. The machine can also be used as a full color network printer and network scanner. 2 A range of optional units to enhance productivity A range of optional equipment is available to enhance productivity, such as duplex units for producing two-sided output, additional paper feed units to increase the number of available paper sizes and paper capacity, and paper output units that are capable of stapling and saddle stitch binding. 1-2

Section	Page
Warranty	2
Part 1: General Information	3
OPERATION MANUALS	5
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS	6
Moving this machine	7
CAUTIONS	8
CONTENTS	9
CHAPTER 1	11
INTRODUCTION	12
Original and paper sizes	12
The meaning of \	12
MAIN FEATURES	12
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS	14
Exterior	14
Interior	15
Part names and functions of peripheral devices	16
Other optional equipment	17
Face-up and face-down output	17
Operation panel	18
Touch panel	19
Using the touch panel	19
Selection of function	19
Job status screen (common to print, copy, network scan and fax)	20
AUDITING MODE	21
Using the machine when the auditing mode is enabled	21
CHAPTER 2	23
LOADING PAPER	24
Loading paper in paper tray 1	24
Changing the paper size in paper tray 1	24
Loading paper in the bypass tray	26
Setting envelopes or postcards	28
Printing onto envelopes or postcards	28
Printing onto envelopes	28
Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers	28
A	29
Loading paper in the stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer/ stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer	29
Upper tray / middle tray / lower tray*	29
Specifications (stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer/stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer)	29
Loading paper in the duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer	30
Upper tray:	30
Middle and lower paper trays:	30
Specifications (duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer)	30
Specifications of paper trays	31
More information on plain paper	32
More information on special media that can be used	32
Paper that can be used for automatic two-sided printing	32
Setting the paper type (except the bypass tray)	33
Setting the paper size when an extra size is loaded	33
Setting the paper type and paper size in the bypass tray	34
CUSTOM SETTINGS	35
Operation procedure common to all custom settings	35
About the settings	36
Total count	36
Display contrast	36
List print	36
Clock adjust	36
Tray settings	36
Keyboard select	36
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES	37
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES	39
Proper storage	39
MISFEED REMOVAL	40
Misfeed removal guidance	40
Misfeed in the paper feed area	41
Misfeed in the 500 sheet paper drawer	41
Misfeed in the bypass tray	41
Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area	42
Transport area	42
Exit area	42
Fusing area	42
Misfeed in the stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer	43
Misfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer	43
Misfeed in the duplex bypass/inverter unit and duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer	44
Misfeed in the upper or lower tray	45
TROUBLESHOOTING	46
CHAPTER 3	49
SADDLE STITCH FINISHER	50
Part names and functions	50
Specifications	50
Supplies	51
Saddle stitch finisher functions	52
Sort mode	52
Group mode	52
Offset mode	52
Staple sort mode	52
Saddle stitch function	53
Hole punching (only if a punch module is installed)	53
Using the saddle stitch finisher	54
Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal	55
Staple cartridge replacement	55
Staple jam removal	56
Disposal of hole punch scrap (when the punch unit is installed)	57
Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher	58
Troubleshooting saddle stitch finisher problems	60
Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output	61
Relation between print image and saddle stitch	62
LARGE CAPACITY TRAY	63
Part name	63
Specifications	63
Loading paper in the large capacity tray	64
Misfeed in the large capacity tray	65
Part 2: Copier Operation	67
CHAPTER 4	69
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (The Reversing Single Pass Feeder)	70
Exterior	70
Operation Panel	71
Touch Panel (main screen of copy mode)	72
REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER	73
Acceptable originals	73
Size and weight of acceptable originals	73
Notes on use of the reversing single pass feeder	73
SETTING ORIGINALS	74
When using the reversing single pass feeder	74
When using the document glass	74
Standard original setting orientation	75
Automatic copy image rotation - rotation copying	75
SELECTING THE ORIGINAL SIZE	76
STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL SIZES	77
Storing or deleting an original size	77
USING A STORED ORIGINAL SIZE	77
CHAPTER 5	79
NORMAL COPYING	80
Copying from the reversing single pass feeder	80
1-sided copies of 1-sided originals	80
Copy mode output restrictions	82
Guidelines for the number of scannable originals during sort copying	82
Copy output (sort and group)	83
About the offset function	83
Automatic two-sided copying from the reversing single pass feeder	84
Copying from the document glass	85
1-sided copies of 1-sided originals	85
Automatic two-sided copying from the document glass	87
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS	88
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM	90
Automatic selection (auto image)	90
Manual selection	91
XY ZOOM	93
SPECIAL PAPERS	95
CHAPTER 6	97
SPECIAL MODES	98
Common operation procedure for using the special functions	99
Margin shift	100
Erase	101
Dual page copy	102
Centering	103
Transparency film with insert sheets	104
Covers	105
Copying onto a cover	105
Not copying onto a cover	105
B/W reverse	106
COLOR ADJUSTMENTS MENU	107
RGB adjust	108
Sharpness	109
Suppress background	109
Color balance	110
Brightness	111
Intensity	111
IMAGE EDIT MENU	112
Single color	113
Mirror image	113
Photo Repeat	114
Multi shot	115
11\	117
Multi-page enlargement	118
Pamphlet copy	120
JOB PROGRAM MEMORY	121
Storing a job program	121
Recalling a job program	122
Deleting a stored job program	122
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN	123
CHAPTER 7	125
REMOVING AN ORIGINAL MISFEED	126
Removing a misfed original from the reversing single pass feeder	126
USER MAINTENANCE (For copying)	127
CLEANING THE ORIGINAL SCANNING AREA	127
TROUBLESHOOTING	128
CHAPTER 8	131
SPECIFICATIONS	132
Copier and Main unit	132
Reversing single pass feeder	134
Duplex bypass/inverter unit (optional)	134
INDEX	135
arbc260_us1_install.pdf	142
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.	142
Note:	142
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC ...	142
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.	142
Warranty	142
While every effort has been made to make this document as accurate and helpful as possible, SHARP Corporation makes no warranty ...	142
© Copyright SHARP Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.	142
Trademark Acknowledgments	142
Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.	142
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003 and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.	142
Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.	142
Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.	142
IBM, PC/AT, and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.	142
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.	142
PCL is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.	142
PostScript® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.	142
Acrobat® Reader Copyright © 1987-2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.	142
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.	142
NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.	142
Agfa and the Agfa Rhombus, are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert, A.G. All other product names are the property of the respective owners.	142
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.	142
The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine due to product improvements and modifications.	142
INTRODUCTION	143
Installation guide (for printer) (this manual)	143
Manuals for use of the printer function	143
Help files installed with the software in the \	143
Print Server Card Online Manual	143
SOFTWARE LICENSE	143
Manuals for use of the network scanner function	143
ABOUT THE CD-ROM	144
Integrated wizard-type installer for the utilities below and online manuals	144
Setup utilities and manuals for use of the machine as a network printer	144
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER AND UTILITIES (SOFTWARE INSTALLATION)	145
1. Installation using the installer	145
2. Installation of the printer driver using the \	145
3. About network environments	145
Installation method 1	146
About network environments	146
Set the IP address of the machine	147
Installing the printer driver (standard installation)	147
Installing the printer driver (custom installation)	149
Using the machine as a shared printer via a server	151
Installation method 2	152
Installing the software in Windows XP/Server 2003 (USB/parallel interface)	152
Installation method 3	154
Installing the software in Windows 98/Me or Windows 2000 (USB/interface)	154
Installation method 4	156
Installing the software in Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000 (Parallel interface)	156
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS AND PRINTER UTILITIES	157
INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERS USING THE \	158
Before installation	158
Example of installation of a printer driver using the \	159
Installing PCL Display Fonts	159
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTER	160
Connection with a network connector	160
Connection with a USB cable	160
Connection with a parallel interface cable	160
arbc260_us1_key.pdf	167
Programs related to all functions of the machine (copy, fax, printer, and network scanner functions)	167
Programs for the copy function	167
Programming a key operator code	167
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST	168
USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS	169
Supplementary explanation of key operation for key operator programs	170
Key operator program menu	171
GENERAL PROGRAMS	172
Account control	172
Auditing mode	172
Total pages per account	173
Resetting account	173
Account limit setting	174
Account number control	174
Account number security	174
Cancel jobs of invalid accounts	174
Energy save	175
Toner save in B/W printer mode	175
Toner save in B/W copy mode	175
Auto power shut-off timer	175
Auto power shut-off	175
Preheat mode setting	175
Operation settings	176
Keys touch sound	176
Auto clear setting	176
Display language setting	176
Message time setting	176
Key operation setting	176
Device control	177
Original size detector setting	177
Disabling of document feeder	177
Disabling of duplex	177
Disabling of inverter	177
Disabling of stapler	177
Disabling of optional paper drawer	177
Disabling of large capacity cassette	177
Disabling of shifter	177
Disabling of finisher	177
Saddle stitch position adjust	178
Stream feeding mode	178
Auto paper selection setting	178
Registration adjustment	178
Return from copy mode timing	180
List print	180
Key operator code change	180
Product key	180
E-mail alert and status	180
Network scanner expansion kit	180
Serial number	180
PROGRAMS FOR COPY MODE	180
Copy settings	180
OTHER FUNCTION SETTINGS	180
Initial status settings	180
Exposure adjustment	181
Rotation copy setting	181
Add or change extra preset ratios	181
Initial margin shift setting	181
Erase width adjustment	181
Setting a maximum number of copies	181
Initial color balance setting	181
Auto color calibration	181
B/W 600dpi scanning mode for document feeder	182
ENABLE/DISABLE SETTINGS	182
Disabling deletion of job programs	182
Disabling of bypass-tray in duplex copy	182
(Only when an optional duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer is installed)	182
Disabling of covers mode	182

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INTRODUCTION

To gain the maximum benefits in using this product, it is recommended that the user read this manual to become

familiar with all the features and functions of the basic product and the precautionary information contained in the

manual.

This product is a high speed Digital full color copier/printer that can be expanded to become multifunctional through

the installation of optional peripheral devices. The product can be extended to include printer, network scanning or

network printing capabilities. This manual describes the basic use of the product as a copier and does not contain

information on using any of the optional peripheral devices. Separate operation manuals are included with each of

the optional peripheral devices. Refer to these manuals for their operation.

Original and paper sizes

This machine allows use of standard sizes in both the inch and AB systems.

These are shown in the tables below.

The meaning of "R" in original and paper size indications

Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the portrait or landscape orientations. To differentiate between

landscape and portrait, the landscape orientation size indication will contain an "R". These are indicated as 8-1/2" x

11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, A4R, B5R, etc. Sizes that can be placed only in the landscape orientation (11" x 17", 8-1/2"

x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3, B4) do not contain the "R" in their size indication.

Size indication with "R"

Landscape orientation

Size indication without "R"

Portrait orientation

MAIN FEATURES

Full-color copies with vivid colors based on digital technology

Photos, color text, and other originals are scanned by full-color CCD sensors, and the acquired image

information is output in vivid full color at a resolution of 600 dpi using digital image processing technology.

The machine can also be used as a full color network printer and network scanner.

A range of optional units to enhance productivity

A range of optional equipment is available to enhance productivity, such as duplex units for producing two-sided

output, additional paper feed units to increase the number of available paper sizes and paper capacity, and

paper output units that are capable of stapling and saddle stitch binding.

Sizes in the inch system

11" x 17" (LEDGER)

8-1/2" x 14" (LEGAL)

8-1/2" x 13" (FOOLSCAP)

8-1/2" x 11" (LETTER)

7-1/4" x 10-1/2" (EXECUTIVE)

5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (INVOICE)

Sizes in the AB system