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MODEL FO-2081 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE (for general information) - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 2
31 COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 copy 33 CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift 36 ID CARD COPY 38 5 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE 39 BEFORE INSTALLATION 40 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 41 CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER 53 SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER 55 1 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 3
IN THE WEB PAGE ([Passwords 82 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS 83 E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT SETTINGS 85 REMOVING THE SOFTWARE 88 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS 88 PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS 89 USING THE SCANNER MODE 90 7 SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS ABOUT THE SCAN TO USB AND NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 4
DISPLAY MESSAGES 142 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE 147 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE 154 MISFEED REMOVAL 157 TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 161 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 163 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT AND DRUM CARTRIDGE LIFE 165 CLEANING THE MACHINE 166 TRANSFER CHARGER - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 5
used in this manual and online manual • The illustrations in this manual show the FO-2081. The appearance of your machine may be different depending on the model and options installed, however, the basic operations are the same. • Where "FO-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 6
Offset function 2 IN 1 copy Margin shift Scan once/Print many • The machine is equipped with a memory buffer allowing the machine to scan an original once and make up to 99 copies of the scanned image. This improves workflow, reduces operating noise from the machine and reduces wear and tear on - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 7
displays messages that show function settings and the status of the machine. Laser printer function • Printer function The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer. • Network printer function A LAN connector is provided as a standard feature that allows - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 8
tray 5 6 7 Bypass tray 17 TD (Toner/Developer) Drum cartridge cartridge 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 1 Document glass 2 Operation panel 3 Front cover 4 Paper tray 5 Side cover 6 Side cover open button 7 Bypass tray paper guides 8 Original output tray extension 9 Paper output tray 5 14 3 15 10 Paper - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 9
Use to select the paper tray that has the desired paper for copying. 9 Tray location indicator Indicates the selected paper tray. The indicator blinks when the tray is out of paper or is not closed. 10 [MENU] key Press this key to select the paper size for copying, to configure a user program or to - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 10
[CLEAR ALL] key ( ) This returns all functions to the default scanning is possible. To begin copying, press the [START] key ( ). The [START] key ( ) is also pressed to return to normal operation from auto power shut-off mode. 18 Shows the current copy ratio. 19 Shows the selected paper - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 11
make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the machine into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the machine will result. Power on Turn the power ) and then press the [OK] key. The language can also be changed in the user programs (p.137). 10 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 12
and time by pressing the keys on the operation panel as shown below. If you enter an incorrect number, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and re-enter the number to set the date and time: 1 Enter the year (two digits), month (two digits), and day (two digits) with the numeric keys and then press the [OK] key. - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 13
. Be sure that the COPY mode is selected before pressing [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "1:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "1:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "32:DATE&TIME FORMAT" appears, and then press the [OK] key - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 14
. Be sure that the COPY mode is selected before pressing [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "1:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "1:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "32:DATE&TIME FORMAT" appears, and then press the [OK] key - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 15
step 1 on page 11. The date CLEAR" can be changed in the user programs. (p.134) When in the copy mode READY TO COPY. 100% 8.5x11 0 The main screen of copy mode appears Copy ratio: 100%, Exposure: Automatic Copy quantity: 0, All special copier modes: Off Scanning unit (scan head) When the machine - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 16
machine is in auto power shut-off mode. To resume normal operation, press the [START] key ( ). Normal operation also resumes automatically when a print job is received or scanning the start ( ) key again, however, the scan size set in "CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.21) or "VALID COPY WIDTH - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 17
blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or is improperly closed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Paper tray Standard paper 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (Invoice) 15 lbs. to 21 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 18
the bypass tray (do not attempt continuous copying or printing). ● There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. Before using special paper, contact a SHARP service center. ● Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 19
go to "CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.21) • When not using the machine for an extended period, remove all paper from the paper tray and store it in a dry place. If paper is left in the machine for an extended period, the paper will absorb moisture from the air, resulting in paper jams. 18 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 20
must be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray. • Do not use paper that is smaller than the original. This may cause smudges or unclean images. • Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine. This may cause smudges or unclean images - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 21
bypass tray paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray. 3 Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( Print face ) to select the bypass tray. Note for loading thick paper Copying on thick paper requires higher fusing temperature setting. Set the user - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 22
have finished configuring the tray's paper size setting, press the [MENU] key. 4 Squeeze 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. Left guide Front guide • The front guide is - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 23
copying functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass • The document glass can scan up to an 8-1/2" x 14 original. • When a copy is stop copying in the middle of a run, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). • For the copy settings, see pages 25 through 37. Copying books or originals with folds or creases - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 24
a checkmark " " will automatically appear in the display (P.9). If "SORT AUTO SELECT" is disabled in the user programs, the default output mode will be non-sort mode. (P.137) • To stop copying in the middle of a run, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). • For the copy settings, see pages 25 through 37. 23 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 25
an ink ribbon (thermal transfer printing), originals on thermal transfer paper. Original output tray extension When placing an original of 8-1/2" x 14" paper size maximum, pull out the original output tray extension. Capacity of paper output tray The paper output tray can hold a maximum of 200 pages - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 26
number, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and enter the correct number. SELECTING THE TRAY Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ). Each time, you press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ), the location indicated by the tray location indicator changes in the following order : paper tray→bypass tray. READY TO COPY. 100 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 27
for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed with "AE LEVEL ADJUST" in the user programs (p.136). Original types ● AUTO ...... Automatic exposure adjustment is enabled and the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the original being - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 28
[ ] key ( ) and [ ] key ( ) can be pressed to select the ratio in increments of 1%. 1 Check the original and paper size, and place the original(s). 2 Press the [ZOOM] key. COPY RATIO - 100% + 3 Press the [ZOOM] key and/or [ [START] key ( ). The copy will be delivered to the paper output tray. 27 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 29
original → Two sides Two-sided original → Two sides Two-sided original → One side 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 14" • Special paper cannot be used. • The bypass tray can only be used when making one-sided copies from twosided originals. When performing automatic two-sided - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 30
side of the paper on the document glass pages is odd and "[START] : NEXT SCAN [#] : START The first original The second original PRINT" appears, press the [ ] key after all pages have been scanned. • If you need to clear the data scanned into memory, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). When the [CLEAR - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 31
" and press the [OK] key. LONG EDGE and SHORT EDGE are shown in the illustration on page 28. 4 If you selected "2 TO 2" or "2 TO 1", press the [ ] key ( ). The copy will be delivered to the paper output tray. To cancel automatic two-sided copying, press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) or press the [2-SIDED - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 32
multiple original pages can sorted into sets. The number of pages that can be scanned varies depending on the original type (photo, text, etc.) and the amount of memory allocated to the printer. The amount of memory allocated to the printer can be changed with "MEM. FOR PRINTER" in the user programs - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 33
enabled in the user programs, the default output mode for copying paper output tray. • To cancel the sort copy job, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). • To cancel sort copy mode, press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ). If the memory becomes full • If the memory becomes full while scanning the originals, "MEMORY FULL - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 34
pages of a document on a single page. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 • An appropriate ratio setting will be automatically selected based on the size of the originals, the size of the paper be changed with "LAYOUT IN 2IN1" in the user programs (p.135). • The bypass tray cannot be used for 2 IN 1 copying. - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 35
each time two originals have been scanned. When the number of original pages is odd and "[START] : NEXT SCAN [#] : START PRINT" appears, press the [ ] key after all pages have been scanned. • To clear the data in memory, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). When the [CLEAR] key ( ) is pressed, the number of - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 36
", "B5", "A5" ORIG. SIZE ENTER 5.5x8.5 5 Select the number of copies and other settings, and press the [START] key ( ). The copy is delivered to the paper output tray. • To cancel 2 IN 1 copying, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). • To cancel 2 IN 1 copy mode, press the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 37
is used to automatically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximately 10 mm. As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can 2 IN 1 feature. • The margin width can be changed with "MARGIN WIDTH" in the user programs. (p.136) • Note that a margin is created by shifting the image, and thus if - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 38
For the margin position, see the previous page. MARGIN SHIFT LONG EDGE 5 Select the number of copies and other settings, and then press the [START] key ( ). The copy is delivered to the paper output tray. • To cancel margin shift copying, press the [CLEAR] key ( ). • To cancel margin shift, press - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 39
into memory. (In this case, print will start if pressing READ-END (#) key.) ID CARD mark 4 Turn and replace the ID card on the document glass, and press the [START] ( ) key. When scan is finished, copy will begin. To cancel ID card copy, press the [CLEAR] ( ) key and make sure the [START - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 40
-compliant applications. Printer Status Monitor "Printer Status Monitor" allows the user to check on the computer screen whether or not the machine is able to print. It provides information on error states such as paper misfeeds and shows the configuration of the machine (number of trays, etc.) by - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 41
above can fully operate *1 Compatible with Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Windows Vista or Windows 7 preinstalled model standardly equipped with a USB port. *2 Printing is not available in MS-DOS mode. *3 The machine does not support printing from a Macintosh - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 42
it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation. • The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable. • If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation procedure will continue. Depending on - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 43
required for installation of the MFP driver are copied. Follow the on-screen instructions. When "The installation of the SHARP software is "Install this driver software anyway". • If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 44
be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway". • If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes". A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 45
the USB cable before installing the printer driver. The USB cable should be connected during installation of the printer driver. • If the machine will be connected using a USB 2.0 port of your computer, please purchase a USB cable that supports USB 2.0. • Use the machine's "HI-SPEED" mode only - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 46
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Using the machine as a network printer Interface cables for connecting the machine to your computer are not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer. 1 Insert the LAN cable into the LAN connector on the machine. Use a network cable - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 47
specify the IP address. 10 A confirmation window appears. Check the contents and then click the "Next" button. 11 Select whether or not you wish the printer to be your default printer and click the "Next" button. If you are installing multiple printer drivers, select the printer that you wish to use - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 48
, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. This completes the installation of the software. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p.53) to check the printer driver settings. • To install the Printer Status Monitor, see "Installing the printer status monitor" (p.51). 47 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 49
networking If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer. To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation guide or help file of your operating system. "Print for confirmation, click - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 50
. To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button. 8 Select "Shared Printer" and click the "Next" button. 9 For the port to be used, select the machine set as a shared printer, and click the "Next" button. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, you can also click the "Add Network Port - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 51
, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. This completes the installation of the software. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER" (p.53) to check the printer driver settings. • To install the Printer Status Monitor, see "Installing the printer status monitor" (p.51). 50 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 52
THE SOFTWARE Installing the printer status monitor Windows Vista/7, if a message screen appears asking you for confirmation, click "Allow". 4 The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will the language menu. To install the software in the selected language, continue the installation with that language selected - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 53
on-screen instructions. 9 When the installation completed screen appears, click the "Finish" button. To have the Printer Status Monitor start button to restart your computer. This completes the installation. For the procedures for using the Printer Status Monitor, see the Help file. Follow these - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 54
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER After installing the printer driver, you must configure the printer driver settings appropriately for the number of paper trays on the machine and the size of paper loaded in each tray. 1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 55
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 4 Click the "Set Tray Status" button and select the size of paper that is loaded in each tray. Select a tray in the "Paper source" menu, and select the size of paper loaded in that tray from the "Set Paper Size" menu. Repeat for each tray. 5 Click the "OK" button in the "Set - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 56
start" button, select "Control Panel" and click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". 2 Click the "SHARP FO-xxxx" icon and select "Properties". • In Windows 7, right-click the "SHARP FO-xxxx" icon and select "Scan properties". • In Windows XP, select "Properties" from - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 57
Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu (1 through 6). The scan settings for each of scan menu 1 through 6 can be changed with the setting window of Button Manager. For the factory default settings of the scan menu and the procedures for configuring Button Manager settings, see "Button Manager - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 58
stores multiple pages of print data in memory before printing. When printing multiple copies, this eliminates the need for the computer to repeatedly transmit the print data. To use the machine as a printer or scanner, the printer driver or scanner driver must first be installed as explained - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 59
stored in memory. When the copy job is finished, the print jobs will begin printing. • Printing is not possible when the front or side cover is opened for machine maintenance, or when a misfeed occurs or the machine runs out of paper or toner, or when the drum cartridge reaches its replacement time - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 60
. ☞"PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS" (p.62), "TWO-SIDED PRINTING" (p.63), "PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE" (p.65), "FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER" (p.66), "ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES" (p.67), "PRINTING A WATERMARK" (p.68) 4 Click the "Print" button. Printing begins. The print job - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 61
the bypass tray, select printer mode with the mode select key on the machine, load paper as instructed by the message in the display, and then press the [START] key to resume printing. When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed: Note that if the "AUTO TRAY SWITCH" setting in the user programs - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 62
click "Printers and Faxes". • On Windows Vista/7, click "Printer". • On Windows 2000, click "Printers". 3 Click the "SHARP XX-XXXX" printer driver icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. On Windows Vista/7, select "Properties" from the "Organize" menu. 4 Click the "Printing Preferences - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 63
of settings that can be selected in the printer driver setup screen. When a restriction is in print settings. 4 Checkbox Click on a checkbox to activate or deactivate a function. 5 Machine image The paper tray (in blue) selected in "Paper selection" on the "Paper" tab. You can also click on a tray - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 64
size paper, "Tray 1" or "Tray 2" (if Tray 2 has been installed) must be selected in the "Paper Source" on the "Paper" tab. The following example shows the result when portrait data is printed on both sides of the paper. Print data Printing result 2-Sided (Book) 2-Sided (Tablet) The pages are - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 65
back of each sheet of paper (four pages total on one sheet) so that the sheets can be folded down the center and bound to create a pamphlet. This function is convenient when you wish to compile printed pages into a pamphlet. To use this function, open the printer driver and select "Pamphlet Style - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 66
the "Main" tab. The order of the pages can be changed in the "Order" menu. ☞ See "BASIC PRINTING" (p.59) for details on how to open the printer driver. The "N-Up Printing" setting is not available when "Zoom" is selected. ☞"FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER" (p.66) For example, when "2-Up" or - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 67
an invoice or B5 size paper. ☞ See "BASIC PRINTING" (p.59) for details on how to open the printer driver. The "Fit To Paper Size" setting is not available when "Zoom" is selected. ☞"PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE" (p.65) 1 Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Select the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 68
the "Main" tab, and then select the "Rotate 180 degrees" checkbox. ☞See "BASIC PRINTING" (p.59) for details on how to open the printer driver. Printing result Rotate 180 degrees Rotate 180 degrees ABCD ABCD The procedure for loading paper is explained in the operation guide for the machine. 67 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 69
watermark such as "CONFIDENTIAL" on your document. To print a watermark, open the printer driver, click the "Watermarks" tab, and follow the steps below. ☞ See "BASIC PRINTING" (p.59) for details on how to open the printer driver. How to Print a Watermark From the "Watermark" drop-down list, select - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 70
setup screen and select the "Text To Black" checkbox in the "Advanced" tab. Print data Printing result Text To Black Text To Black ABCD EFGH ABCD EFGH ABCD EFGH When using the PCL6 printer driver, if "Print as graphics" is selected in "TrueType Mode" of "Font" in the "Advanced" tab, this - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 71
after starting up the Printer Status Monitor, the machine's IP address is automatically set in the Printer Status Monitor. Direct printing without a server Install and configure the software as explained in "INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER" in the software setup guide for network printer. (This is not - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 72
Click the "Start" button, point to "All Programs" ("Programs" in Windows 2000) and then "SHARP Printer Status Monitor". Select "Printer Status Monitor". Using the printer utilities For information on using the Printer Status Monitor, see the Help files. The Help files can be viewed as follows: Click - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 73
FUNCTIONS Changing the Printer Status Monitor settings Once installed, the Printer Status Monitor normally runs in the background in Windows. If you need to change the Printer Status Monitor settings, follow the steps below. 1 Right-click the Printer Status Monitor icon ( ) on the task bar, and - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 74
check whether or not toner and paper remain in the machine. 1 Right-click the Printer Status Monitor icon ( ) on the task bar, and select "SHARP XX-XXXX Status" from the pop-up menu. The icon turns red when printing is not possible due to a machine error or other problem. 2 Click the "Detail" button - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 75
To collapse the window, click the "Hide detail" button. By default, the collapsed window initially appears when "SHARP XXXXXX Status" is selected in Step 1. If desired, you can change the setting to have the expanded window initially appear. ☞"Changing the Printer Status Monitor settings" (p.72) 74 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 76
setting in the user programs (see "USER PROGRAMS" in the Operation Guide). When "FORCED OUTPUT" is set to "OFF" Select printer mode with the mode select key on the machine, check the message in the display, load paper in the bypass tray, and then press the [START] key to begin printing. When "FORCED - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 77
. In the user Web pages, users can monitor the machine, directly print a file specified on a computer, and select printer configuration settings. In the administrator Web pages, the administrator can configure the machine's e-mail settings, settings for print by e-mail, and passwords. Only the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 78
Status Shows the current status of the machine, paper trays, output trays, toner and other supplies, and page counts. Out of paper and other warnings appear in red. • Device Configuration Shows what options are installed. • Network Status Shows the network status. Information on "General", "TCP/IP - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 79
Help] in the menu frame. 2 3 1 4 1 Condition Settings This displays the page for configuring the printer condition settings. 2 Default / PCL Select the type of condition settings that you wish to configure. 3 Settings The factory default settings are displayed. Change the settings as desired by - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 80
of the printed page. Select [Portrait] when the image is longer in the vertical direction, or [Landscape] when the image is longer in the horizontal direction. This sets the default paper size used for the printed image. Even if the set size of paper is not in any of the trays, the printed image is - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 81
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Item Default Paper Source 2-Sided Print ROPM (Rip Once, Print Many) Selections Auto, Tray 1, Tray 2*, Bypass (Auto) 1-Sided, 2-Sided (Book), 2-Sided (Tablet) Enable, Disable Description Set the default paper tray. * Selections available depend on the trays that are installed. - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 82
can be established for users. ☞"PROTECTING INFORMATION PROGRAMMED IN THE WEB PAGE ([PASSWORDS])" (p.82) 3 Key Operator Programs Setting changes can be prohibited and interface settings can be configured. ☞"KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS" (p.83) 4 Status Message Configure parameters required for sending - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 83
Web pages are accessed, the new password must be entered. A password can be set for the administrator and a password can be set for users. 1 Click [Passwords] in the menu frame. 2 Enter the current password in "Admin Password". When establishing a password for the first time, enter "Sharp" in "Admin - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 84
settings (p.84): Enable monitoring of data sent to the network port and set restrictions. Configuring a setting in the key operator programs 1 Click [Key operator programs] in the menu frame. The "Default Settings" screen of the [Key operator programs] will appear. If you wish to select a setting - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 85
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Key operator programs When "YES, NO" appears in the "Settings" column, "YES" is selected when a checkmark appears in the checkbox of the item, and "NO" is selected when checkmark does not appear. Default settings Item Prohibit Test Page Printing Disable Default Setting Changes - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 86
on machine use (print count, copy count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the dealer. Information setup Machine identification information for the status and alert e-mail functions is configured in - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 87
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Status message setup Use the status message function to send the current counter information, including the copy count, print count, and total output count, basis on the specified schedule. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively. To set up the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 88
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Alerts message setup Use the alert message function to send alert information, such as empty toner and paper and trouble including paper misfeeds, to specified destinations when such problems occur. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively. To set up - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 89
it correctly as explained in software setup guide. PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing speed Resolution Memory Emulation Installed fonts Interface Max. 20 ppm (when printing on A4 size paper) 600 dpi / 300 dpi Standard memory: 128 MB PCL6 PCL6 compatible: 80 outline fonts and 1 bitmap font 10Base - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 90
Style Number N-up Order Border Paper Size Paper Custom Paper Size Source Selection Cover Settings Resolution Graphics Graphics Mode Zoom Fit to Page Resident fonts Fonts Selectable download fonts Other functions Auto configuration Settings ROPM Overlay Watermark Bitmap Compression - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 91
COPYING" (p.22). Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times: • A misfeed has occurred (paper misfeed or original misfeed in the RSPF). • The user programs are being used. • The tray paper size is being set. • The machine is being used in copy mode. • The front cover or side cover is open. 90 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 92
the CDROM that accompanies the machine must be installed. For the procedure for installing the software, see the Sharpdesk Information Guide. 4 The scanned image can be sent to a USB memory installed on the machine. (This is called "Scan to USB" in this manual.) 3 The scanned image can be sent to - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 93
on the various function settings that can be operated remotely over the network from the machine's Web pages. For the settings of each function, see the explanations in Help. 1 Open the Web browser on your computer. Supported browsers: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (Windows) Netscape Navigator - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 94
Device Status This shows information on the machine's paper trays and output trays, toner and other supplies, and the total sheet usage count. Out of paper and other warnings appear in red. • Device Configuration Shows what options are installed. • Network Status Shows general information as well as - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 95
image and send it to that destination (p.98 to p.104) including Scan to USB. 1 Click "Scan to USB" in the menu frame of the Web page. 2 Select the desired scanning settings. Refer to the following table for information on each setting. 3 When you have finished selecting the settings, click "Submit - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 96
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Scan Mode settings Item Description Default setting Color Mode Select Full Color, Grayscale, or Mono 2 gradation for the color mode. Full Color Resolution Select the resolution. 150 dpi Void Area Select "On" to not scan the 4 mm around the edges of the image and - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 97
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing scanning settings - Network Scanning 1 Click "Network Scanning" in the menu frame of the Web page. 2 Click "Add" below the scan list. If you need to change the settings in a previously stored scan mode, select the scan mode and click "Edit". To delete a scan mode, - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 98
Mode compression mode of the scanned image. None Pages Per File Select the number of pages per image file. ALL Default Scan Mode If you wish to use this scan mode as the default scan mode when storing destinations, select the "Default Scan Mode" checkbox. The "Default Scan Mode" is also used - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 99
(normally 200) that can be stored. E-mail: See below FTP: See page 99. Desktop: See page 102. Group (E-mail): See page 104. Fax: See page 106. Speed Dial: See page 107. Group(Fax): See page 108. Storing destinations for Scan to E-mail 1 Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 100
Search] button to search for an address on the LDAP server. Select the name of the scan mode that you wish to use for the destination. The scan mode must be previously stored (p.96). Storing destinations for Scan to FTP 1 Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. 2 Click [FTP]. 99 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 101
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS 3 Enter the destination information. For the settings, see the location where the image data is stored. • Use "Scan Mode" to select a set of previously stored scanning settings (see "Storing scanning settings - Network Scanning" (p.96)). The list shows the names of the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 102
FAX User Name (Optional) Enter the login user name for the FTP server (maximum of 32 characters). Password (Optional) Enter the login password previously stored. (p.98) Scan Mode Select the name of the scan mode that you wish to use for the destination. The scan mode must be previously stored - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 103
by the Sharp Network Scanner Tool Setup Wizard when "Network Scanner Tool" is installed in your computer. For this reason, there is no need to store the Scan to Desktop destination in the Web page. (The Network Scanner Tool is on the "Sharpdesk" CD-ROM that accompanies the machine.) For information - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 104
be processed in this directory after it is received. Enter the login user name for the network scanner tool (maximum of 32 characters). Enter the login password for the network scanner tool (maximum of 32 characters). Select the name of the scan mode that you wish to use for the destination. The - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 105
e-mail destinations in a single Scan to Email operation. If you frequently transmit to a fixed group of destinations, you can store the destinations as a group. Up to 100 destinations can be stored in one group. 1 Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. 2 Click [Group]. 3 Enter the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 106
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Storing a group of destinations Item Name (Required) Initial (Optional) Custom Index Address(es) (Required) Scan Mode Description Enter the name of the destination (up to 36 characters). Enter initial text for the destinations (maximum of 10 characters). When the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 107
page. 2 Click [Fax]. 3 Enter the destination information. For the settings, see the following table. 4 When you have completed all the entries, click [Submit]. The entries will be stored. Fax destinations. ID Fax No. (Required) This allows key assignment of the destination on the Fax rapid key. - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 108
not shown when LDAP is disabled. Select Transmission Speed and International Correspondence Mode for Fax transmission. Storing destinations for Speed Dial 1 Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. 2 Click [Speed Dial]. 3 Enter the destination information. For the settings, see the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 109
) Speed Dial Fax No. (Required Fax number to send Fax (up to 40 digits). Pause (-"Hyphen") can also be entered. Select Transmission Speed and International Correspondence Mode for Fax transmission. Storing Groups (Fax) 1 Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. 2 Click [Group(Fax - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 110
automatically assigned. - Select destinations to store as a group destination in the Text Box and the List Box (up to 100 destinations can be selected). - Fax No. to store as a group destination can be selected in the Text Box. Multiple addresses can be entered (up to 1,500 characters) separated by - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 111
FAX FUNCTIONS Editing and deleting programmed transmission destinations To edit or delete programmed destinations, click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. 1 Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page List. A message appears asking you to confirm the deletion. Click [Yes] to - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 112
programmed in group (e-mail) destinations. 1 Click [Destination] in the menu frame of the Web page. 2 To print the individual list, click [Print Individual List] at the bottom of the destinations list. 3 To print the group list, click [Print Group List] at the bottom of the destinations list. 111 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 113
the network scanner function and configure settings for Scan to E-mail. 2 Passwords (p.116) The administrator can establish passwords to protect the Web site. Enter the password that you wish to establish and click the [Submit] button. A password can be set for the administrator and users. 3 Quick - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 114
required settings. A password is required to access this screen. (p.116) These settings should only be configured by the network administrator. For explanations of each of the items, click [Help] in the menu frame. 1 Click [Network Scanning] in the menu frame. The Network Scanning setup page appears - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 115
can set a size limit. If the image file created from the scanned image is larger than the set limit, the image file is discarded. The limit can be set from 1 MB to 10 MB in increments of 1 MB. The factory default setting is [Unlimited]. If you wish to set a limit, remove the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 116
addresses are managed on your network by an LDAP server, the e-mail addresses stored in the LDAP server can be used for Scan to E-mail. To allow the machine to use the e-mail addresses in the LDAP server, the LDAP server settings must be configured in the Web page. Configuring SMTP, DNS and LDAP - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 117
time you wish to configure settings in the Web pages. A password can be set for the administrator and users. 1 Click [Passwords] in the menu frame. 2 Enter the current password in "Admin Password". When establishing a password for the first time, enter "Sharp" in "Admin Password". Be sure to enter - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 118
by this method, Scan to USB, Network Scan and scanning through the Button Manager can be selected. If the machine is in copy mode, press the [MODE SELECT] key to switch to scanner mode and clear the previously set copy settings. Scanning from the operation panel of the machine Using the Scan to USB - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 119
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS If needed, adjust the exposure level for TEXT ( ) or PHOTO ( ). For a darker image, press the to enter Scan to USB and Network Scan mode. (The initial display will be "SCAN USING: SCAN TO USB".) SCAN USING: USB/NETWORK 3 Place the original in the document feeder tray or - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 120
page 117.) 9 Press the [START] key ( ) to begin scanning. • The [CLEAR] key ( ) can be pressed during a scanning operation to return to the previous step of the operation. To cancel a scanning operation and return to the initial state of scanner mode, press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ). • The network - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 121
Scan to USB and Network Scan mode. (The initial display will be "SCAN USING: SCAN TO USB".) SCAN USING: USB/NETWORK 3 Place the original in the document feeder tray does not appear, make sure that "Scan to ad-hoc E-mail" is enabled in the Web page (p.113). SCAN USING: INPUT ADDRESS 5 Enter the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 122
FAX FUNCTIONS 7 Press the [OK] key and then [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the color mode (COLOR, GRAY and B/W) and exposure level. (For the setting, see page 117.) 8 Press the [START] key ( ) to begin scanning. The original is scanned using the settings of the scan mode that has the "Default - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 123
and then [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the color mode (COLOR, GRAY and B/W) and exposure level. (For the setting, see page 117.) 8 Press the [START] key ( ) to begin scanning. The original is scanned using the settings of the scan mode that has the "Default Scan Mode" checkbox selected. 122 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 124
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Image orientation and standard original loading orientation the document feeder tray, with the top of the original to the right. (The network scanner function cannot scan both sides of an original placed in the RSPF.) Document glass RSPF Scanning result Long horizontal - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 125
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS How to enter characters You can enter letters with [ ] key ( ) to move the cursor to the character immediately following the incorrect character. 2. Press the [CLEAR] key ( ). The character in front of the cursor is deleted. 3. Enter the correct character. The character is - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 126
to let you adjust the scanning conditions. Button Manager scan menu (factory default) Display/Button Manager menu Application that starts SC1: Sharpdesk SC2: Email SC3: FAX SC4: OCR SC5: Microsoft Word SC6: Filing The start-up application must be installed before using. 4 Set up the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 127
at the machine. Button Manager allows you to configure six sets of scanning settings as a scan menu on the machine. To view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting. To begin scanning using the machine's operation panel, settings - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 128
SCANNER AND FAX FUNCTIONS Scanning from the operation panel of the machine (Using Button Manager) • Scanning is not possible during a copy job. • If the SCAN MODE is selected during a print job, the scan job will be stored. • When scanning an original that has been placed in the RSPF, only one - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 129
For more information, refer to the manual or the help file of your application. 3 Select "SHARP MFP TWAIN Z", and click the "Select" button. • If you are using Windows XP/Vista/7, you can also select "WIASHARP FO-2081" to scan using the WIA driver. "Scanning from a WIA-compliant application (Windows - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 130
the SPF, the machine previews only the top page of the originals, and then sends it to the original exit area. Return the previewed original to the SPF before starting the scanning job. 7 Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences. For information on specifying the scan area and setting - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 131
. To return to the regular view, remove the checkmark. On machines without an SPF, this setting is fixed at [Platen]. [Zoom Preview] cannot be used when [SPF] is selected in the "Scanning Position" menu. 2 "Scanning Mode" menu Select "Preset" or "Custom Settings" ("Standard" or "Professional - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 132
created when you drag the mouse will be the scanning area. To cancel a specified scanning area and clear the frame, click anywhere outside the frame. 2 a scanning area, numbers can be entered to change that area relative to the top left corner as a fixed origin. 4 "Auto Scan Area Judgement - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 133
, click the "File" menu and select a menu to scan. The method for accessing the menu to select the scanner depends upon the application. For more information, refer to the manual or the help file of your application. 3 Select the paper source and picture type, and click the "Preview" button - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 134
a WIA-compliant application. 1 Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass/ SPF. 2 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". Click the "SHARP FO-xxxx" icon and then click "Get pictures" in "Imaging - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 135
consist of the following items. To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" (p.140). Copy mode Program number Program name 1 AUTO CLEAR 2 PREHEAT MODE 3 AUTO SHUT-OFF Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) 1: 10 SEC. 2: 30 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 136
the layout pattern when two original pages are copied onto a single sheet of paper (see page 33 for the layout patterns). • When enabled, this function offsets the position in the paper output tray of sets of copies during copy job, and print jobs when using the printer function. • When two-sided - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 137
2: OFF TONER SAVE MODE 1: ON 2: OFF 1: SPF/RSPF (Adjustment to 5 levels is possible) AE LEVEL ADJUST 2: DOCUMENT GLASS (Adjustment to 5 levels is possible) Explanation • Use this setting to set the margin width. • Use this to change the proportion of machine memory used for printer mode - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 138
is not completely closed. (For details on the "Check RSPF open function", see page 15.) • Set the allowed paper sizes for copying from the bypass tray. When "B5" is selected, a copy of a letter size original will only be printed up to invoice size. • Select whether copying is only allowed when the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 139
USER SETTINGS Program number Program name 32 Date & Time Format Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1: Time Format 1: 12 Hour 2: 24 Hour • Select the time format of 12 hour or 24 hour pattern. 2: Date Format 1: MMDDYYYY 2: - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 140
USER SETTINGS Print mode Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1 FORCED OUTPUT 1: ON 2: OFF When this function is enabled, printing in printer mode will automatically continue using a different size of paper if the specified size of - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 141
2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the item that you wish to configure in the USER PROGRAM items, and then press the [OK] key. • See "USER PROGRAM" (p.134 to p.139) for the program name and program code. • You can also select a program by directly entering the program number with the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 142
USER SETTINGS Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep) The machine enable the base setting beep, see "SOUND AT DEFAULT" on page 136. If you wish to change the volume of the beep signals Paper feed location .......... Paper tray Light and Dark level center AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 143
REPLACE THE TD TD cartridge with a new cartridge. CARTRIDGE. (When the indicator blinks, the 161 machine does not operate.) The machine will not function. Turn the power switch off, wait about 10 SYSTEM ERROR seconds,and then turn on the switch [XX - XX] REFER again. If this does not clear - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 144
163 machine does not operate.) TD CARTRIDGE Toner is low. Purchase a new TD IS NEAR EMPTY. cartridge. Steadily lit A DRUM CARTRIDGE WILL BE NEEDED SOON. Less than 1000 sheets can be printed with the current drum cartridge. Purchase a new drum cartridge. START GUIDE 163 MEMORY FULL, PRESS - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 145
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Display messages (Error Code) Error Code CE-00 CE-01 CE-02 CE-04 CE-03 CE-05 CE-09 CE-12 MEMORY FULL Solution Page Turn off the power and turn it back on. Consult with your network administrator to make sure that no problems exist on the network or in the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 146
configured in the SMTP server. If this happens, read the e-mail and determine the cause of the error, and then repeat the transmission. Important points when using scan mail server or network to go down. The images on the following page will produce the following file sizes when scanned as A4 size - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 147
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Original image samples The original images shown below are samples to help you understand the above explanations. Note that these images are smaller than the actual originals (the actual originals are 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) size). Text original A Photo original B 146 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 148
closed. → Close the front cover or the side cover. The machine is in auto power shut-off mode. → In auto power shut-off mode, all lights are off except the power save indicator. Press the [START] key ( ) to resume normal operation. TD Cartridge is not set to the right position. → Check if the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 149
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. During periods when the machine is not used for a long time, remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a bag - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 150
guides to match the width of the paper. The bypass tray extension is not opened. → When loading a large size of paper, open the extension. The scanner glass of the RSPF is dirty. → Clean the long, narrow scanning window. The TD cartridge or drum cartridge is dirty. → Clean the TD cartridge or drum - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 151
that have been scanned to that point, or cancel the job and clear the data from memory. The tray is out of paper. → Load paper. The power save indicator is lit. Other indicators are lit. → If other indicators are lit, the machine is in preheat mode. Press any key on the operation panel to resume - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 152
Troubleshooting for image transmission Problem Cause and solution The scanned image is clipped. The selected "Scan Size" setting is smaller than the actual original size. → Set the scan by the recipient does not support the format of the received image Scan to E-mail) is unsuccessful, an error - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 153
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem The recipient does not receive data sent by email (Scan to E-mail). Transmission takes a long time. Cause and solution Check the Web page to see if a limit has been set for the size of image files sent using Scan to E-mail (the factory default setting is " - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 154
If you are using a port created using Standard TCP/IP Port, printing may not take place correctly if "SNMP Status Enabled" is selected in the port settings of the printer driver. Open the printer driver properties and click the "Configure Port" button on the "Ports" tab. In the window that appears - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 155
PROBLEMS DURING SETUP THE SOFTWARE If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the software, see "Removing the software" (p.156) MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 156
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine asking you for confirmation, click "Continue". manual for USB troubleshooting or contact your computer - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 157
". • On Windows Vista/7, click the "Uninstall a program". • On Windows 2000, double-click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. 3 Select "SHARP FO-2081 MFP Driver" and Button Manager from the list, and remove the software. For more information, refer to your operating manual or to the help files for your - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 158
, the machine will stop and the error indicator will blink. To remove a misfeed from the RSPF, see "TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.161). 1 Open the bypass tray, and then open the side cover. 2 Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 159
touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies. • If the paper has been fed through the bypass tray, do not remove the misfed paper through the bypass tray. Toner on the paper may stain the - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 160
Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on copies. • Do not remove the misfed paper from above the fusing unit. Unfixed toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 161
, close the document feeder cover. Document feeder cover RSPF jam release lever (B) Open the document feeder cover. Next, RSPF to clear the error indicator. "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. Return the indicated number of pages to the document feeder tray. Press - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 162
purchasing a new TD cartridge, see START GUIDE. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the toner runs out. When the toner runs out, the machine will stop operating, the error indicator will blink, and "REPLACE THE TD CARTRIDGE" will appear in - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 163
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 3 Gently pull the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. Lock release button • After removing the TD cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge immediately - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 164
machine will stop operating until the cartridge is replaced. Replace the drum cartridge at this time. Do not remove the protective cover on the drum portion (black paper) of a new drum cartridge before use. The cover protects the drum against external light. 1 Remove the TD cartridge (see "TD (TONER - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 165
cause smudges on the copies. 4 Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see START GUIDE. 5 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The drum replacement required error indicator will go out and the ready - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 166
LIFE You can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by the copy function and printer function), as well as the output counts of each function (number of copies, number of scanned pages, etc.) and drum cartridge life. When a count reaches 999,999 it returns to - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 167
essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular basis. Do not side of the RSPF Stains on the glass, RSPF scanning window, cover or RSPF roller will also be copied. Wipe the glass, RSPF scanning window, cover and RSPF roller with a soft, - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 168
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge 1 Remove the TD (Toner/Developer) cartridge and drum cartridge as explained in "TD (TONER/DEVELOPER) CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.161) and "DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT" (p.163). 2 Wipe the parts of the TD (Toner/Developer) - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 169
the power switch off. (p.15) 2 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side charger, gently slide the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this operation two or three times. Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 170
the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package. Supply list Supply TD cartridge Drum cartridge Part number FO-56ND FO-55DR Usable life Approx. 6,000 sheets* Approx. 18,000 sheets * Based on copying onto letter-type paper at 5% toned area (The - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 171
size readily available for copying. The procedures for loading paper in the paper tray of paper feed unit, changing the paper size, and selecting the paper tray are same as for the paper tray in the unit. See START GUIDE and "CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.21). Tray Lower side cover 170 - Sharp FO-2081 | FO-2081 Operation Guide (for general information) - Page 172
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