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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS This copier has seven exposure modes to choose from: AUTO, TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO and MAP. [AUTO] This is the standard initial setting for this copier. When a black and white copy is made, the exposure is automatically adjusted to obtain the best image quality. When a full-color copy is made, the image is adjusted in the same way as when [TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO] (initial settings) is selected. [TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO and MAP.] The exposure can be manually adjusted in 9 steps. 1 Touch the [EXPOSURE] key. 0 8½x11 AUTO ORIGINAL N AUTO ½ EXPOSURE AUTO 8½x11 PAPER SELECT 2 Select [AUTO], [TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO], [TEXT/PHOTO], [TEXT], [PHOTO], [PRINTED PHOTO], or [MAP] depending upon the original type. AUTO TEXT/ PRTD.PHOTO TEXT PRINTED PHOTO OK TEXT/PHOTO PHOTO A PA MAP CO READY TO COPY. COPY OF COPY COLOR TONE ENHANCEMENT MANUAL AUTO TEXT/ PRTD.PHOTO TEXT PRINTED PHOTO Example: The [TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO] key is selected NOTES G Selecting the resolution Six resolution settings are available for both color copying and black and white copying, depending on the contents of the original. Original type Contents of the original AUTO Normally this setting is selected. When a black and white copy is made, the exposure is automatically adjusted to obtain the best image quality. When a full-color copy is made, the image is adjusted in the same way as when [TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO] (initial settings) below is selected. TEXT/ PRTD. PHOTO This mode provides the best balance for copying an original which contains both text and printed photographs. TEXT/ PHOTO This mode provides the best balance for copying an original which contains both text and photographs. TEXT This mode is useful in enhancing very low density areas of an original or in suppressing unusually highdensity background areas. PHOTO This mode provides the best copies of photographs with fine details. PRINTED This mode is useful for copying PHOTO printed photographs. MAP This mode is useful to provide the best shading and fine details found on most maps. G Making a copy of a copy When making a copy of a copy made on this machine, touch the checkbox for COPY OF COPY to select the mode. Three resolution settings are available when this mode is selected: "TEXT/PRINTED PHOTO", "TEXT", and "PRINTED PHOTO". G For brighter colors in color copies, touch the COLOR TONE ENHANCEMENT checkbox. The following restrictions apply when color tone enhancement is selected: Color tone enhancement cannot be selected at the same time as COPY OF COPY mode (above). Brightness adjustment (page 6-15) and single color copying (page 6-17) are not possible. The reversing single pass feeder cannot be used. (It can be used when making black and white copies.) 5-10

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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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS

This copier has seven exposure modes to choose from: AUTO, TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT,

PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO and MAP.

[AUTO]

This is the standard initial setting for this copier. When a black and white copy is made, the exposure is automatically

adjusted to obtain the best image quality. When a full-color copy is made, the image is adjusted in the same way as

when [TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO] (initial settings) is selected.

[TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, PRINTED PHOTO and MAP.]

The exposure can be manually adjusted in 9 steps.

Touch the [EXPOSURE] key.

Select [AUTO], [TEXT/PRTD. PHOTO],

[TEXT/PHOTO],

[TEXT],

[PHOTO],

[PRINTED PHOTO], or [MAP] depending

upon the original type.

Example:

The [TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO]

key is selected

AUTO

ORIGINAL

AUTO

EXPOSURE

AUTO

x11

PAPER SELECT

x11

TEXT/

PRTD.PHOTO

PRINTED

PHOTO

TEXT/PHOTO

TEXT

PHOTO

MAP

AUTO

READY TO COPY.

COPY

OF COPY

COLOR TONE

ENHANCEMENT

MANUAL

TEXT/

PRTD.PHOTO

TEXT

PRINTED

PHOTO

AUTO

NOTES

●

Selecting the resolution

Six resolution settings are available for both color

copying and black and white copying, depending

on the contents of the original.

●

Making a copy of a copy

When making a copy of a copy made on this machine,

touch the checkbox for COPY OF COPY to select the

mode. Three resolution settings are available when

this mode is selected: "TEXT/PRINTED PHOTO",

"TEXT", and "PRINTED PHOTO".

●

For brighter colors in color copies, touch the

COLOR TONE ENHANCEMENT checkbox. The

following restrictions apply when color tone

enhancement is selected:

Color tone enhancement cannot be selected at the

same time as COPY OF COPY mode (above).

Brightness adjustment (page 6-15) and single color

copying (page 6-17) are not possible.

The reversing single pass feeder cannot be used. (It

can be used when making black and white copies.)

Original type

Contents of the original

AUTO

Normally this setting is selected. When

a black and white copy is made, the

exposure is automatically adjusted to

obtain the best image quality. When a

full-color copy is made, the image is

adjusted in the same way as when

[TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO] (initial settings)

below is selected.

TEXT/

PRTD.

PHOTO

This mode provides the best balance

for copying an original which contains

both text and printed photographs.

TEXT/

PHOTO

This mode provides the best balance

for

copying

original

which

contains both text and photographs.

TEXT

This mode is useful in enhancing

very low density areas of an original

or in suppressing unusually high-

density background areas.

PHOTO

This mode provides the best copies

of photographs with fine details.

PRINTED

PHOTO

This mode is useful for copying

printed photographs.

MAP

This mode is useful to provide the

best shading and fine details found

on most maps.