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SCANNING FROM YOUR 
COMPUTER
The machine supports the TWAIN standard, making it possible to scan from TWAIN-compliant applications. The 
machine also supports WIA (Windows Image Acquisition), making it possible to scan from WIA-compliant 
applications and the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XP. For information on TWAIN and WIA settings, 
see the help file for the scanner driver or Windows Help. 
SCANNING FROM A TWAIN-COMPLIANT 
APPLICATION
The SHARP scanner driver is compatible with the TWAIN standard, allowing it to be used with a variety of 
TWAIN-compliant applications.
1Place the original(s) that you wish to 
scan on the document 
glass/SPF/RSPF.
For information on setting an original for 
scanning, refer to SCANNING USING THE 
KEYS ON THE MACHINE (p.46).
2After starting TWAIN-compliant 
application, click the File menu and 
select a menu to scan.
3Select SHARP MFP TWAIN U, and 
click the Select button.
4Select the menu to acquire an image 
from the application’s File menu.
The scanner driver setup screen will appear.
Scanner driver settings (p.51)
5In the Scanning Source menu, 
select the location where you placed 
the original in Step 1.
 If you placed a one-sided original in the 
SPF/RSPF, select SPF (Simplex).
Only when using the RSPF:
 If you placed a two-sided original in the RSPF, 
select SPF (Duplex-Book) or SPF 
(Duplex-Tablet) according to the binding 
position of the original.
6Click the Preview button.
The preview image will appear.
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.
 If you are using Windows XP/Vista, you can 
also select WIA-SHARP AR-XXXX to 
scan using the WIA driver.
SCANNING FROM A WIA-COMPLIANT 
APPLICATION (Windows XP/Vista) (p.53)
 Depending on your system, SHARP MFP 
TWAIN U 1.0 (32-32) and WIA-SHARP 
AR-XXXX 1.0 (32-32) may appear in the 
above Select Source screen.
Note
Note
If you selected SPF (Duplex-Book) or SPF 
(Duplex-Tablet) in the Scanning Source 
menu, select whether the orientation of the 
placed original is Right edge is fed first or 
Top edge is fed first.
 If the angle of the image is not correct, reset 
the original, and click the Preview button 
again.
 If the preview image is not oriented 
correctly, click the Rotate button in the 
preview screen. This rotates the preview 
image 90 degrees clockwise, allowing you 
to correct the orientation without resetting 
the original. Preview screen (p.52)
 If you set multiple pages in the SPF/RSPF, 
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/RSPF before starting 
the scanning job.
Note
Note
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7Specify the scanning area and set the 
scan preferences.
For information on specifying the scan area and 
setting the scan preferences, see scanner driver 
Help.
Scanner driver settings (p.51)
8When you are ready to begin 
scanning, click the Scanning 
button.
To cancel a scanning job after clicking the 
Scanning button, press the [Esc] key on your 
keyboard.
Scanning a large area at high resolution 
results in a large quantity of data and a 
prolonged scanning time. It is recommended 
that you set appropriate scanning preferences 
for the type of original being scanned, i.e., 
Web page (monitor), Photo, FAX, or OCR.
Caution
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Scanner driver settings
The scanner driver setup screen consists of the Set-up screen, which lets you select scan settings, and the 
Preview screen, which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the Help button in the 
preview screen to display Help.
Scanning Source menu
Select the location where the original is placed. 
Selections are Platen (document glass), SPF 
(Simplex), SPF (Duplex-Book) or SPF 
(Duplex-Tablet).
SCANNING FROM A TWAIN-COMPLIANT 
APPLICATION (p.49)
Scan side menu
If you placed a two-sided original in the RSPF, 
select Right edge is fed first or Top edge is fed 
first from the scan side menu according to the 
orientation of the placed original.
Scanning Mode menu
Select Standard or Professional for the 
scanning mode. For details on the settings, click 
the Help button in the preview screen to display 
Help.
Zoom Preview Checkbox
When this is selected, the selected part of the 
preview image will be enlarged when the Preview 
button is clicked. To return to the regular view, 
remove the checkmark.Preview button
Previews the document.
Scanning button
Click to scan an original using the selected 
settings. Before clicking the Scanning button, 
make sure the settings are correct.
Close button
Click to close the scanner driver setup screen.
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Set-up screen
Zoom Preview can be used when Platen is 
selected in the Scanning Source menu.
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Note
If Preview is cancelled by immediately 
pressing the [Esc] key on your keyboard, or 
the [CLEAR] key ( ) or [CLEAR ALL] key 
( ) on the machine, nothing will appear in 
the preview screen.
To cancel a scanning job after clicking the 
Scanning button, press the [Esc] key on 
your keyboard, or the [CLEAR] key ( ) or 
[CLEAR ALL] key ( ) on the machine.
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Preview screen
Click the Preview button in the Set-up screen to 
display the scanned image. You can specify the 
scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the 
window. The inside of the frame that is 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.
Rotate button
Click to rotate the preview image 90 degrees 
clockwise. This allows the orientation to be 
corrected without resetting the original. Upon 
scanning, the image file is created in the 
orientation shown in the preview screen.
Image Size button
Click to open a dialog box that allows you to 
specify the scanning area by entering numbers. 
Pixels, mm, or inches can be selected for the units 
of the numbers. By initially specifying a scanning 
area, numbers can be entered to change that area 
relative to the top left corner as a fixed origin.
Auto Scan Area Judgement button
Click when the preview screen is displayed to 
automatically set the scanning area to the entire 
preview image.
Click the Auto Scan Area 
Judgement button to 
automatically set the 
scanning area to the entire 
preview image.
Preview image
Preview screen
Help button
Click to display the help file for the scanner driver.
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Preview screen
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SCANNING FROM A WIA-COMPLIANT APPLICATION 
(Windows XP/Vista)
If you are using Windows XP/Vista, you can use the WIA driver to scan from Paint and other WIA-compliant 
applications. The procedure for scanning using Paint is explained in the following.
1Place the original that you wish to 
scan on the document 
glass/SPF/RSPF.
For information on setting an original for 
scanning, refer to SCANNING USING THE 
KEYS ON THE MACHINE (p.46).
2Start Paint and then click the File 
menu and select From Scanner or 
Camera.
The scan screen of the 
WIA driver will appear.
3Select the paper source and picture 
type, and click the Preview button.
The preview image will 
appear.
If you placed the original 
on the document glass, 
select Flatbed for the 
Paper source.
If you placed the original in 
the SPF/RSPF, select 
Document Feeder for the 
Paper source and specify 
the original size in Page 
size.
4Click the Scan button.
Scanning begins and the image is acquired into 
Paint.
Use Save in your application to specify a file 
name and folder for the scanned image, and save 
the image.
To cancel a scanning job after clicking the Scan 
button, click the Cancel button.
If you have WIA drivers for other devices 
installed in your computer, the Select Device 
screen will open. Select SHARP AR-XXXX 
and click the OK button.Note
 If you select Document Feeder for the 
Paper source and click the Preview 
button, the top original in the SPF/RSPF is 
previewed. The previewed original is sent to 
the original exit area, so you will need to 
return it to the SPF/RSPF before starting 
the scanning job.
 In Windows XP, you can view Help for a 
setting. Click the   button in the upper 
right-hand corner of the window and then 
click the setting.Note
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SCANNING FROM THE Scanner and Camera Wizard 
(Windows XP)
The procedure for scanning with the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XP is explained here. The Scanner 
and Camera Wizard lets you scan an image without using a WIA-compliant application.
1Place the original that you wish to 
scan on the document 
glass/SPF/RSPF.
For information on setting an original for 
scanning, refer to SCANNING USING THE 
KEYS ON THE MACHINE (p.46).
2Click the start button, click Control 
Panel, click Printers and Other 
Hardware, and then click Scanners 
and Cameras.
3Click the SHARP AR-XXXX icon and 
then click Get pictures in Imaging 
Tasks.
The Scanner and 
Camera Wizard will 
appear.
4Click the Next button.
5Select the Picture type and click the 
Next button.
6Specify a group name, format and 
folder for saving the image, and 
then click the Next button.
JPG, BMP, TIF or PNG 
can be selected for the 
format. To begin 
scanning, click the Next 
button.
7When scanning ends, the following 
screen will appear. Select the next 
task that you wish to perform, and 
then click the Next button.
If you are ready to end 
the session, click 
Nothing. Im finished 
working with these 
pictures.
8Click the Finish button.
The Scanner and 
Camera Wizard closes 
and the scanned image is 
saved in the specified 
folder.
To adjust the resolution, picture type, 
brightness and contrast settings, click the 
Custom settings button.Note
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Chapter 5
USER SETTINGS
This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level and the system settings, which are custom settings 
that control fine points of the machines operation.
ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC 
EXPOSURE LEVEL
The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment, which automatically adjusts the copy exposure 
according to the original, can be adjusted. If copies tend to be too dark or too light when automatic exposure 
adjustment is used, follow the steps below to adjust the automatic exposure level.
The automatic exposure level can be adjusted separately for the document glass and the SPF/RSPF.
1To adjust the automatic exposure 
level in the SPF/RSPF, place the 
original in the SPF/RSPF. (p.16)
Make sure that the SPF/RSPF indicator is lit.
2Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key 
( / / ) to select PHOTO 
().
3Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] 
key ( / / ) until the AUTO 
indicator ( ) blinks.
The exposure level 
indicators show the 
current setting.
4Press the [Light] key ( ) or [Dark] 
key ( ) to lighten or darken the 
automatic exposure level as desired.
5Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key 
( / / ) to complete the 
setting.
The AUTO indicator ( ) stops blinking and 
lights steadily.
The copy, scanner and printer functions cannot be used while the automatic exposure level is being adjusted.Note
To adjust the automatic exposure level for 
copies made from originals placed on the 
document glass, proceed to step 2.Note
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
After adjusting the automatic exposure level, it 
is recommended that you make a test copy to 
check the new level.
AUTO
AUTO
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CUSTOMISING SETTINGS (System Settings)
The system settings allow you to customise the machine to match your needs.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Program 
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default setting 
appears in bold)
Explanation
1 Auto clear time1: OFF
2: 10 sec.
3: 20 sec.
4: 60 sec.
5: 90 sec.
6: 120 sec. Auto clear time automatically returns the 
copy settings to the initial settings (p.8) when a 
certain period of time elapses after a copy is 
made. This program is used to select the 
period of time. Auto clear time can also be 
disabled.
2 Preheat mode1: 1 min.
2: 5 min.
3: 30 min.
4: 60 min.
5: 120 min.
6: 240 min. This function automatically switches the 
machine to a low power consumption state if 
the set duration of time elapses without the 
machine being used when the power is on. 
The POWER SAVE indicator ( ) lights up, 
however, the keys on the operation panel can 
be used. Normal operation automatically 
resumes when a key on the operation panel is 
pressed, a print job is received or an original is 
placed.
3Auto power shut-off 
timer1: 5 min.
2: 30 min.
3: 60 min.
4: 120 min.
5: 240 min. This function automatically switches the 
machine to a state that consumes even less 
power than preheat mode if the set duration of 
time elapses without the machine being used 
when the power is on. All lights except the 
POWER SAVE indicator ( ) and ON LINE 
indicator go off. To resume normal operation, 
press the [START] key ( ). 
Normal operation also resumes automatically 
when a print job is received. While in auto 
power shut-off mode, no keys (except the 
[START] key ( )) can be used.
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Stream feeding mode*10: OFF
1: ON When copying using the SPF/RSPF, during the 
period of time that the SPF/RSPF indicator 
blinks after an original has been scanned 
(about 5 seconds), a subsequent original can 
be placed and automatically fed into the 
machine.
5Auto power shut-off 
setting0: OFF
1: ON Use this setting to enable or disable auto 
power shut-off.
6Border line for 2 IN 1 / 
4 IN 11: OFF
2: Solid line 
3: Broken line When copying multiple originals onto a single 
sheet of paper (2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 copy), this 
function can be used to print a solid or broken 
borderline around each original image.
*1When the SPF/RSPF is installed.
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7 Rotation copy0: OFF
1: ON When the auto paper select function is 
enabled and there is no paper that is the same 
size as the original and loaded in the same 
orientation, this function will automatically 
select paper of the same size that is loaded in 
the opposite orientation, and rotate the image 
90 degrees so that it is copied on the paper in 
the correct orientation.
 When the auto ratio select function is 
operating and the original and paper are 
loaded in opposite orientations, this function 
rotates the image so that it is copied on the 
paper in the correct orientation.
8Auto paper select 
mode
*20: OFF
1: ON This function automatically selects paper that 
is the same size as the original placed in the 
SPF/RSPF, or the same size as that selected 
with the [ORIGINAL] key ( ). The 
function can be disabled.
9 Auto tray switching
*20: OFF
1: ON If the paper runs out during printing and there 
is paper of the same size and orientation in 
another tray, this function automatically 
switches to that tray (excluding the bypass 
tray). The function can be disabled.
10 to 15 Auditing mode – See AUDITING MODE SETTINGS (p.60).
16Erase width 
adjustment1: 0 mm
2: 5 mm
3: 10 mm
4: 15 mm
5: 20 mm Use this setting to set the width of erasure of 
shadows that appear around the edges and at 
the binding margin when a book or similar 
original is copied.
17 Layout in 2 IN 1 copy1: Pattern 1
2: Pattern 2 Use this setting to select the layout pattern 
when two original pages are copied onto a 
single sheet of paper (see page 32 for the 
layout patterns).
18 Layout in 4 IN 1 copy1: Pattern 1
2: Pattern 2
3: Pattern 3
4: Pattern 4 Use this setting to select the layout pattern 
when four original pages are copied onto a 
single sheet of paper (see page 32 for the 
layout patterns).
20Image rotation in 
duplex copying
*30: OFF
1: ON When a one-sided vertical (portrait) original is 
placed in a horizontal orientation (B4 or A3 
size) for two-sided copying, the top and bottom 
of the images on the front and back of the 
paper will be opposite to each other.
21Location of the 
margin
*31: Left edge
2: Top edge Use this setting to switch between the margin 
at the top edge and the margin at the left edge.
22 Margin width1: 0 mm
2: 5 mm
3: 10 mm
4: 15 mm
5: 20 mm Use this setting to set the margin width.
23Resolution in Auto/Text 
mode1: 300 dpi
2: 600 dpi This setting is used to change the copy 
resolution in AUTO and TEXT mode from 600 
x 300 dpi to 600 x 600 dpi (high-quality mode). 
Scanning is slower when high-quality mode is 
used.
Program 
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default setting 
appears in bold)
Explanation
*2When there are two or more paper trays.
*3On models with automatic two-sided copying (when the RSPF is installed).
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*1When the SPF/RSPF is installed.
*4AR-5516/AR-5516D is as follows:
1: Upper tray (factory default), 
2: 250-sheet paper feed unit/Upper paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit, 
3: Lower paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit,
5: Bypass tray
24Memory allocated to 
printer mode1: 30%
2: 40%
3: 50%
4: 60%
5: 70% Use this to change the proportion of machine 
memory used for printer mode.
25 Key auto repeat0: OFF
1: ON Use this setting to select whether or not 
holding down a key causes repeated input of 
the key. For keys that normally cause a set 
value to increase when held down (for 
example, holding down the [ZOOM] key (
, 
)), this program can be used to have the 
set value not change when the key is held 
down.
26 Key press time1: Minimum
(current response 
speed)
2: 0.5 sec.
3: 1.0 sec.
4: 1.5 sec.
5: 2.0 sec. Use this setting to select how long a key must 
be pressed for the input to be accepted. By 
selecting a longer time, you can prevent 
settings from being changed by the accidental 
pressing of a key. 
27 Audible signals volume1: Short beep
2: Long beep
3: OFF This sets the volume of beep signals. (p.59)
28Base setting beep 
signal0: OFF
1: ON Use this to sound a beep when a base setting 
is selected. (p.59)
29 Number of copies limit1: 99 copies
2: 999 copies Use this setting to select 99 or 999 for the 
maximum number of copies.
30 Use close paper size0: OFF
1: ON When this function is enabled, printing in 
printer mode will automatically continue using 
a different size of paper if the specified size of 
paper runs out in all trays. This feature does 
not function in copy mode.
31 Default tray setting
*4
1: Upper paper tray
2: Lower paper tray
3: 250-sheet paper 
feed unit/
Upper paper tray of 2 
x 250-sheet paper 
feed unit
4: Lower paper tray of 2 
x 250-sheet paper 
feed unit
5: Bypass tray Use this program to select a default tray. This 
tray is automatically selected each time the 
power is turned on or each time the machine 
reverts to the initial settings.
32Default exposure 
mode1: AUTO
2: TEXT
3: PHOTO Use this program to set AUTO, TEXT, or 
PHOTO as the default exposure mode.
33USB 2.0 mode 
switching1: Full-Speed
2: Hi-Speed This sets the USB 2.0 data transfer speed. If 
your computer is not compatible with USB 2.0 
(Hi-Speed), use this program to change the 
USB 2.0 mode to Full-Speed.
34 Sort auto select
*11: OFF
2: Sort
3: Group Use this setting to select the default output 
mode for copying from the SPF/RSPF.
Program 
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default setting 
appears in bold)
Explanation
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