Sharp AR M160 User Manual

MODEL
AR-M160
AR-M205
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL 
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
•BEFORE USING 
   THE MACHINE
•COPY FUNCTIONS
•CONVENIENT COPY 
   FUNCTIONS
•PRINTER/SCANNER 
   FUNCTIONS
•USER SETTINGS
•TROUBLESHOOTING
•ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
•PERIPHERAL DEVICES 
   AND SUPPLIES
•APPENDIX 8
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AR-M160
AR-M205
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FOR YOUR RECORDS ...
To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the
copier’s serial number located on the back of the unit.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Authorized Sharp Copier
Service Department Number
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This operation manual is also used for the AR-M160 J / AR-M205 J.
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CONTENTS
CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 3
●CAUTIONS ON USING..................................................................................................................................... 3
●IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE ........................................................... 3
●CAUTIONS ON HANDLING...

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5USER SETTINGS
ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE 
LEVEL .............................................................. 42
ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE................... 43
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ............................. 44
●USER PROGRAMS ........................................44
●SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER 
PROGRAM .....................................................47
SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE ................. 48
●AUDITING MODE ...........................................48
●AUDITING MODE...

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CAUTIONS
Follow the cautions below when using this machine.
CAUTIONS ON USING
Warning:
 The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.
 Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
Caution:
 Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it 
back on.
 Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
 Place the machine on a firm, level surface.
 Do not...

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The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and 
disconnection.
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and 
current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine 
for servicing and proper ventilation.
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
Be careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine. 
Do not drop the machine,...

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
USING THE MANUAL
This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and 
with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this 
manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a handy location.
ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS
The operation manuals for the machine are as follows:
Operation Manual (Digital Multifunctional System)...

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
SPF AND RSPF
This operation manual refers to the Single Pass Feeder as the SPF, and the Reversing Single Pass Feeder as the 
RSPF.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS
This manual covers the following models.Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents 
of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the...

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MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
First-copy time*1 at 300 dpi*2 is only 7.2 seconds.
 Copying speed is 20/16 copies per minute at 600 dpi, This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to 
workplace productivity.
*1First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.
*2dpi (dots per inch) are units that are used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be 
reproduced in a printed or scanned image....

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Chapter 1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Document feeder cover (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed) /document cover (when the document 
cover is installed)
Open to make copies from the document glass. 
(p.18)
Document glass
Place an original that you wish to scan face down 
here. (p.18)
Handles
Use to move the machine.
Power switch
Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.12)
Operation panel...