Sharp AR 5520N User Manual

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LOADING PAPER
The paper required indicator (   ) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed tray, or when 
the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.
PAPER
For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
*1A5 can be used in the upper paper tray but cannot be used in other trays (including trays in optional paper feeding unit).
*2When making a large number of copies or prints using 90 g/m2 paper, remove the output from the paper output tray when 
about 100 pages have been printed. The output may not stack correctly if more than 100 pages are allowed to accumulate.
*
3The number of sheets of the paper which can be set changes with the weight of a paper.
Special papers
Follow these guidelines when using special papers.
●Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended 
paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must 
be used, feed each sheet one at a time using 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 your authorised service representative.
●Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable.
Paper tray typePaper typeSizeWeightCapacity
Paper tray
250-sheet paper 
feed unit
2 x 250-sheet 
paper 
feed unit
Standard paper
Recycled paperA5*1
B5
A4
B4
A356 g/m
2 to 90 g/m2 *2250 sheets
(Load paper lower 
than the line on the 
tray)
Bypass tray Standard paper
Recycled paperA6R to A3 56 g/m
2 to 90 g/m2100 sheets *3
Load one sheet of 
paper each time on 
the bypass tray. Transparency film
Labels
Thick paper A6R to A4 129 g/m
2 to 200 g/m2Load one sheet of 
paper each time on 
the bypass tray.
106 g/m
2 to 128 g/m2You can load multiple 
sheets of paper on 
the bypass tray.
A6R to A3 91 g/m
2 to 105 g/m2You can load multiple 
sheets of paper on 
the bypass tray.
Envelopes International DL
(110 mm x 220 mm)
International C5
(162 mm x 229 mm)
Commercial 9
(3-7/8 x 8-7/8)
Commercial 10
(4-1/8 x 9-1/2)5 sheets
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
LOADING PAPER
Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.
Loading the paper tray
1Gently lift and pull out the paper tray 
until it stops.
2Push the pressure plate down until it 
locks in place.
Push the centre of the 
pressure plate down until 
it locks into place.
3Load paper into the tray.
 Open the package of 
the paper and load it 
without fanning the 
paper.
 Make sure the stack of 
paper is straight before 
loading it.
Make sure that the paper 
fits under the tabs on the 
right side of the tray.
4Gently push the paper tray into the 
machine.
 Do not load paper higher than the line on 
the tray (up to 250 sheets).
 Do not add paper to the loaded paper. It 
may cause multiple feed of paper.
 A5 can be used in the upper paper tray but 
cannot be used in other trays (including 
trays in optional paper feeding unit).Note
 If you loaded a different size of paper than 
was loaded previously in the tray, go to 
CHANGING A TRAYS PAPER SIZE 
SETTING (p.12).
 When misfeed occurs, rotate the paper 180 
degrees and reload it.
 Straighten curled paper before using it.Note
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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Loading the bypass tray
1Unfold the bypass tray.
When feeding large 
paper such as B4 and 
A3, pull out the bypass 
tray extension.
2Set the paper guides to the copy 
paper width.
3Insert the paper (print face down) all 
the way into the bypass tray.
To prevent a misfeed, 
verify once more that the 
paper guides are 
adjusted to the width of 
the paper.
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
 Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray.
 Be sure to place A6 or A5 size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram ( ).
 When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps 
(not the closure flap).
 Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a 
time through the bypass tray.
 When adding paper, first remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added and then 
reload as a single stack. The paper to be added 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. 
 If you loaded paper in the bypass tray, 
press the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ) to 
select the bypass tray. The bypass tray will 
not be selected automatically.
 If you load thick paper in the bypass tray, 
hold down the [TRAY SETTING] key 
( ) for more than 5 seconds, use the 
[PAPER SELECT] key ( ) to select the 
bypass tray, and press the [AUTO IMAGE] 
key ( ). When AUTO IMAGE 
indicator ( ) lights up, the paper type 
is set to thick paper. The setting is cleared 
when Auto clear works or the [CLEAR 
ALL] key ( ) is pressed.Note
AUTO
%
AUTO
%
AvailableNot 
available
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Envelopes
Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur.
 Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows.
 Envelopes with rough fibres, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces.
 Envelopes with two or more flaps.
 Envelopes with tape, film, or paper attached to the flap.
 Envelopes with a fold in the flap.
 Envelopes with glue on the flap to be moistened for sealing.
 Envelopes with labels or stamps.
 Envelopes that are slightly inflated with air.
 Envelopes with glue protruding from the seal area.
 Envelopes with part of the seal area peeled off.
CHANGING A TRAYS PAPER SIZE SETTING
Follow these steps to change a trays paper size setting.
1Hold down the [TRAY SETTING] key 
( ) for more than 5 seconds to set 
the selected paper size.
The currently selected 
paper feed location 
indicator will blink and the 
corresponding paper size 
(which is currently set) 
indicator will light steadily. 
All other indicators will go 
out.
2If the machine has two or more paper 
trays, use the [PAPER SELECT] key 
( ) to select the paper tray for which 
you wish to change the paper size 
setting.
Each time the [PAPER 
SELECT] key ( ) is 
pressed, a paper tray will 
be indicated with a 
blinking paper feed 
location indicator.
 The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of 
paper or a misfeed, or during interrupt copying. 
 During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed.
 A5 size paper can only be selected in upper paper tray.
 Do not load paper that is a different size than the paper size setting. Copying will not be possible.
Note
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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3Use the [ORIGINAL] key () to 
select the paper size.
The indicator of the 
selected paper size lights 
up.
Changing bypass trays paper size setting
To change the bypass trays paper size setting, hold 
down the [TRAY SETTING] key 
() for more than 5 
seconds, use the [PAPER SELECT] key 
() to select 
the bypass tray, and select the desired paper size.
Customise the bypass tray setting
If the bypass tray is selected, you can also change the 
paper size setting with the following procedure.
 Enter a value for the horizontal/vertical direction by 
pressing the numeric keys.
Press the [ ] key to switch the horizontal/vertical 
direction.
The horizontal direction is selected:
zoom indicator lights up
The vertical direction is selected:
zoom indicator does not light up
When finished, press and hold [ ].
Available value
4Squeeze the lock lever of the front 
guide and slide the front guide to 
match the width of the paper, and 
move the left guide to the appropriate 
slot as marked on the tray. 
 The front guide is a slide-type guide. Grasp the 
locking knob on the guide and slide the guide to the 
indicator line of the paper to be loaded.
 The left guide is an insert-type guide. Remove it and 
then insert it at the indicator line of the paper to be 
loaded.
 If the bypass tray is selected, set the paper guides to 
the copy paper width.
5Press the [START] key ( ) and then 
the [TRAY SETTING] key ( ).
To change the paper size 
setting of another tray, 
repeat steps 2 to 5 after 
pressing the [START] 
key ( ).
Important points when using the printer mode
Make sure that the trays paper size setting is the 
same as the trays paper size setting in the printer 
driver. For example, if the trays paper size setting is 
A4R, set Set Paper Size to A4R. For more 
information, see CONFIGURING THE PRINTER 
DRIVER in the Start Guide.
If you load thick paper in the bypass tray, hold 
down the [TRAY SETTING] key ( ) for 
more than 5 seconds, use the [PAPER 
SELECT] key ( ) to select the bypass tray, 
and press the [AUTO IMAGE] key ( ). 
When AUTO IMAGE indicator ( ) lights 
up, the paper type is set to thick paper. The 
setting is cleared when Auto clear works or 
the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed.
Directionmin. (mm)max. (mm)
horizontal 100 297
vertical 139 420
Note
AUTO
%
AUTO
%
Affix the paper size label for the paper size 
selected in step 3 to the label position on the 
right end of the tray.
Left guide
Front guide
Note
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OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, 
AND SCANNER MODES
Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode, copy mode, 
or scanner mode.
* During two-sided printing, the copy job begins after the print job finishes.
ModesCopyingPrintingScanning from 
a computerScanning from 
the machine
CopyCopy key inputYe s Ye s Ye s N o
During copyingNo No No
PrinterDuring printingYe s * Ye s Ye s
ScannerDuring scan preview/
during scanningNo Yes
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Chapter 2
COPY FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains how to use the copy functions.
NORMAL COPYING
This section explains how to make a regular copy.
If Auditing mode has been enabled (p.73), enter your 3-digit account number.
Copying from the document glass
1Open the document cover/RSPF, and 
place the original.
Place the original face 
down on the document 
glass.
[How to place the original]
Align the edge of the original with the original size 
scale, to be centred with the centring mark ( ).
2Close the document cover/RSPF.
After placing the original, 
be sure to close the 
document cover/RSPF. If 
left open, parts outside of 
the original will be copied 
black, causing excessive 
use of toner.
3Press the [ORIGINAL] key ( ) and 
select the original size.
When the original size is 
selected, the tray with the 
same size of paper is 
automatically selected. 
(When there are two or 
more paper trays)
●Make sure that the PAPER SIZE indicator lights up. 
If the indicator is not lit, no tray has the same size of 
paper as the original. Load paper of the required size 
in a tray, or select the bypass tray with the [PAPER 
SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the bypass tray.
●The bypass tray must be manually selected.
●
To copy on paper of a different size than the original, 
select the paper with the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ).
●If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rotate the 
original so that it is in the same orientation as the 
blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.
4Set the number of copies.
5Press the [START] key ( ) to begin 
copying.
The copy is delivered to 
the paper output tray. 
An original up to A3 can be placed on the 
document glass.
Original size scalemark mark
Original size scale
Note
 The paper output tray can hold up to 250 
sheets of paper.
 About one minute after copying ends, Auto 
clear activates and restores the copy 
settings to the initial settings. (p.8) The 
setting for Auto clear time can be changed 
in the system settings. (p.69)
 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop 
copying in the middle of a run.
Note
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COPY FUNCTIONS
Copying from the RSPF
1Make sure that an original has not 
been left on the document glass. 
Close the RSPF.
2Adjust the original guides to the size 
of the original(s).
3Set the original(s) face up in the 
document feeder tray.
●Insert the original into the document feeder tray as 
far as it will go. When the original is set, the RSPF 
indicator will light up.
●The ORIGINAL SIZE indicator corresponding to the 
size of the original lights up.
●
If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking, rotate the 
original so that it is in the same orientation as the 
blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.
●Make sure that the PAPER SIZE indicator is lit.
If the indicator is not lit, no tray has the same size of 
paper as the original. Load paper of the required 
size in a tray, or select the bypass tray with the 
[PAPER SELECT] key ( ) and copy from the 
bypass tray.
●The bypass tray must be manually selected.
●To copy on paper of a different size than the 
original, select the paper with the [PAPER 
SELECT] key ( ).
4Set the number of copies.
5Press the [START] key ( ) to begin 
copying.
The copy is delivered to 
the paper output tray. 
The default output mode 
for copying from the 
RSPF is sort mode 
(p.29).
The default output mode 
can be changed using 
Sort auto select in the 
system settings (p.71).
Do not place originals of different sizes 
together in the document feeder tray. This 
may cause misfeeds.
Note
 The paper output tray can hold up to 250 
sheets of paper.
 About one minute after copying ends, Auto 
clear activates and restores the copy 
settings to the initial settings. (p.8) The 
setting for Auto clear time can be changed 
in the system settings. (p.69)
 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop 
copying in the middle of a run.
 If you find it difficult to remove the original 
from the document feeder tray, open the 
feeding roller cover first and then remove 
the original. If you remove the original 
without opening the feeding roller cover, the 
original may become dirty.
Note
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COPY FUNCTIONS
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Auto paper select mode (when there are two or more paper trays)
When the AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator ( ) lights up, Auto paper select mode is enabled. This function 
automatically selects the paper that is the same size as the original A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3 paper. Auto 
paper select mode can be disabled in the system settings. (p.70)
 If a zoom setting is selected after placing the original, the paper size that is appropriate for the zoom setting will 
be automatically selected.
 Auto paper select mode is cancelled if the automatic ratio selection is enabled (p.19) or if a tray is selected 
with the [PAPER SELECT] key ( ). Auto paper select resumes operation when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is 
pressed or when Auto clear time activates.
Removing the document cover
To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the 
document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight 
up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse.
The RSPF cannot be removed.
Copying books or originals with folds or 
creases
Press down on the document cover/RSPF while 
copying as shown. If the document cover/RSPF is 
not completely closed, shadows may appear on the 
copy or it may be fuzzy. Straighten originals with 
folds or creases well before placing.
Originals that can be used in the RSPF
Originals that are A5 to A3 and 56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 
can be used. A maximum of 40 pages can be 
placed at once.
For originals that are B4 or larger (B4, A3), a 
maximum of 30 pages can be placed at once.
Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF
The following originals cannot be used. These may 
cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images.
 Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or 
translucent paper, and photographs.
 Carbon paper, thermal paper.
 Originals that are creased, folded, or torn.
 Glued originals, cut-out originals.
 Originals with binder holes.
 Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal 
transfer printing), originals on thermal transfer 
paper.
Stream feeding mode
If Stream feeding mode is enabled in the system 
settings (p.69), the RSPF indicator will blink for 
about 5 seconds after all originals are fed. If a new 
original is placed in the RSPF during this time, the 
original will be automatically fed in and copying will 
begin.
AUTO
 Make sure that there are no paper clips or 
staples on the original.
 Straighten curled originals before placing 
them in the document feeder tray. Curled 
original may cause misfeeds.
 When you set multiple sheets of thick 
original, if the original is not fed, reduce 
the number of the set originals.
Note
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COPY FUNCTIONS
MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER
Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to 
the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two 
original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure 
adjustment can also be changed. (ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL (p.56))
Original types
●AUTO ......Automatic exposure adjustment is enabled and the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the 
original being copied. The exposure is lowered for coloured areas and background shadows.
●TEXT .......The exposure is raised for light areas and lowered for dark backgrounds to make text easier to read.
●PHOTO ...Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity.
1Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key 
( / / ) to select the original 
type.
To adjust the exposure of 
a text original manually, 
press until the TEXT 
indicator ( ) lights. 
To copy a photo, press 
until the PHOTO 
indicator ( ) lights.
2Press the [Light] key ( ) or [Dark] 
key ( ) to adjust the exposure.
For a darker image, 
press the [Dark] key 
( ). For a lighter 
image, press the [Light] 
key ( ).
If exposure level 2 or 4 is 
selected, the two 
indicators will light 
simultaneously.
SELECTING THE TRAY
Auto paper select mode (p.17) normally operates (unless it has been disabled), and thus when the original is placed 
on the document glass and the original size is selected, or when the original is placed in the RSPF, the tray with the 
same size of paper as the original is automatically selected. If you wish to use a tray other than the automatically 
selected tray (for example you wish to enlarge or reduce the copy or use the bypass tray), press the [PAPER 
SELECT] key ( ) to select the desired tray.
Auto tray switching (when there are two or more paper trays)
If the tray runs out of paper during copying and there is another tray with the same size of paper and the same 
feeding orientation (horizontal or vertical), the other tray is automatically selected and copying continues. Auto tray 
switching can be disabled in the system settings (p.70).
To return to automatic adjustment, press until 
the AUTO indicator ( ) lights.
AUTO
NoteAUTO
Exposure value guidelines
1 – 2 Dark originals like newspapers
3 Normal originals
4 – 5 Coloured text or text written in pencilNote
 If the desired PAPER SIZE indicator does not light up, change the paper in the tray to the desired paper size. 
(p.12)
 Automatic ratio selection (p.19) does not operate when the bypass tray or a tray set for a special paper size is 
selected.
Note
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