Sharp AR M205 User Manual

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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Parallel port
Connect to your computer to use the printer 
function. (Software Setup Guide)
USB 2.0 port (when the dual function board is 
installed)
Connect to your computer to use the printer and 
scanner functions. (Software Setup Guide)
Document feeder tray (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up 
here. Holds up to 40 originals.
Original guides (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed)
Adjust to the size of the originals.
Feeding roller cover (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed)
Open to remove misfed originals. (p.63)
Right side cover (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed)
Open to remove misfed originals. (p.63)
Exit area (when the SPF/RSPF is installed)
Originals exit the machine here after 
copying/scanning. 
Reversing tray (when the RSPF is installed)
Pull out to remove misfed originals. (p.64)
Toner cartridge lock release lever
To replace the toner cartridge, pull out the toner 
cartridge while pushing on this lever.Toner cartridge
Contains toner. (p.70)
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.65, p.66)
Fusing unit release levers
To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push 
down on these levers and remove the paper. 
(p.66)
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive 
drum.
Fusing unit paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
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the fusing unit when removing misfed 
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or 
injury.
The model name can be seen to the machines 
front cover.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
OPERATION PANEL
SCAN MENU key
Use to scan by means of the provided Button 
Manager software. (p.41)
SCAN key/indicator
Press to switch the machine to scanner mode and 
scan by means of the provided Button Manager 
software.
(p.40) The indicator blinks during scanning 
and transmission of the scanned data.
ON LINE key/indicator
Press to toggle the machine between online and 
off-line. The indicator lights up when the machine 
is online, and goes off when the machine is 
off-line. The indicator blinks while the machine is 
receiving print data and while printing is paused. 
(p.39)
ORIGINAL TO COPY key/indicators 
(AR-M205 only)
Press to select one-sided and two-sided copy 
modes. (p.28)
Two-sided copies from one-sided originals.
Two-sided copies from two-sided originals.
One-sided copies from two-sided originals.
DUAL PAGE COPY key/indicator
Use to make individual copies of the two pages of 
an open book or other two-page original. (p.30)
XY-ZOOM key/indicator
Press to change the horizontal and vertical copy 
ratios independently. (p.24)
SORT/GROUP key/indicators (when the dual 
function board is installed)
Press to select the SORT or GROUP mode. (p.32)
ORIGINAL DATA indicator (when the dual 
function board is installed)
Blinks when the memory becomes full of scanned 
original image data. (p.33, p.35)
2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key/indicators (when the dual 
function board is installed)
Press to select the 2 IN 1 or 4 IN 1 mode. (p.34)
ERASE key/indicators (when the dual function 
board is installed)
Press to select the EDGE ERASE, CENTER 
ERASE or EDGE + CENTER ERASE mode. (p.37)
MARGIN SHIFT key/indicator (when the dual 
function board is installed)
Shifts text or image on the copy to leave a binding 
margin on the edge of the copy. (p.36)
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key/indicators
Use to select the exposure mode: 
AUTO, TEXT, or PHOTO. (p.21)
AUDIT CLEAR key
Closes an open account. (p.51)
AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator
Paper of the proper size will be automatically 
selected depending on the original size and 
selected copy ratio when this indicator is on. (p.19)
Alarm indicators
[ ] Maintenance indicator (p.62)
[ ] Toner cartridge replacement required 
indicator (p.62)
[ ] Developer replacement required indicator 
(p.62)
[ ] Paper required indicator (p.62)
[ ] Misfeed indicator (p.62)
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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POWER SAVE indicator
Lights up when the machine is in a power save mode. 
(p.12)
Display
Shows the set number of copies, as well as the copy 
ratio, user program function or setting code, or an 
error code when an error occurs.
When the [SCAN] key is pressed to enter scanner 
mode, the display shows the port used (U_1 for USB 
1.1 or U_2 for USB 2.0). When Button Manager 
software is used, the display shows a program 
number. (p.22, p.40, p.47)
Copy ratio display key ( )
Hold down when the machine is not in use to 
display the copy ratio in the display. (p.24)
ZOOM indicator 
Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. (p.24)
Zoom keys (, )
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio 
from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (p.24)
INTERRUPT key ( ) /indicator
Interrupts a copy run. (p.31)
Light and Dark keys (, ) /indicators
Use to adjust the TEXT or PHOTO exposure level. 
(p.21)
ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key/ORIGINAL SIZE 
indicators
Use to enter the original size. (p.16) The selected 
original size will light up.
PAPER SIZE indicators
Light up to show the selected copy paper size. (p.16)
PAPER SIZE ENTER key
Use to set the paper size in the paper trays. (p.16)
SPR/RSPF indicator (when the SPF/RSPF is 
installed)
Lights up when originals are set in the document 
feeder tray. (p.19)TRAY SELECT key ( )
Use to manually select a paper tray. (p.21)
AUTO IMAGE key/indicator
Press for automatic copy ratio selection. (p.22)
Paper feed location/misfeed location indicators
The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit 
indicator ( ). (p.21)
The general location of misfed paper is shown by a 
blinking red indicator ( ). (p.63)
PRESET RATIO selector keys (, )
/indicators
Use to select preset reduction/enlargement copy 
ratios. (p.23)
[ ] key
Use to check the total number of pages scanned. 
(p.71)
Numeric keys
Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make 
user program entries. (p.22)
To display the total number of pages output by the 
machine, hold the [0] key down. (p.71)
READ-END key ( )
Use to check the total number of copies made (p.71). 
To begin printing copies after the original has been 
scanned for two-sided copying or other copy jobs that 
use the document glass. (p.28, p.33, p.34)
START key ( ) /indicator
Press to make a copy (p.18). Also press to exit 
Auto power shut-off mode and to set a user 
program. Copying is possible when the indicator is 
on.
CLEAR ALL key ( )
Clears all selected settings and returns the 
machine to the initial settings. (p.12)
CLEAR key ( )
Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a 
copy run.
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SORTAUDIT CLEAR
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CLEAR
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POWER ON AND OFF
The power switch is located on the left side of the machine.
POWER ON
Turn the power switch to the ON 
position
It will take about 45 
seconds for the machine 
to warm up. While the 
machine is warming up, 
the POWER SAVE 
indicator will blink. (The 
POWER SAVE indicator 
will go off when the 
machine is ready to 
copy.)
However, you can make desired settings and press 
the [START] key ( ) during warm-up. Copying will 
start after warm-up.
POWER OFF
Make sure that the machine is not in 
operation and then turn the power switch 
to the OFF position.
If the power switch is 
turned off while the 
machine is in operation, 
a misfeed may occur and 
the job that was in 
progress will be 
canceled.
Check the following to make sure the machine is not in 
operation:
 The START indicator is lit. (Initial state)
 The POWER SAVE indicator is lit. (Preheat mode 
or Auto power shut-off mode)
Power Save Modes
Preheat mode
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, an original is placed, a print job is received, or scanning is begun from a computer.
Auto power shut-off mode
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 or scanning is begun from a computer. While in 
auto power shut-off mode, no keys (except the [START] key ( )) can be used.
 Auto clear is initially set to return the copy settings to the initial settings when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is 
pressed, and after one minute elapses after a copy job is finished. When Auto clear operates, all previous 
settings are cleared. The setting for Auto clear can be changed in the user programs. (p.44)
 The machine is initially set to automatically enter power save mode if not used for copying, printing, or scanning 
for a preset period of time. This setting can be changed in the user programs. (p.44)
The machine has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby 
reducing the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help 
reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are Preheat mode and Auto 
power shut-off mode.
The preheat activation time and the Auto power shut-off timer can be changed using user programs. It is 
suggested that you set times that are appropriate for your usage of the machine. (p.44)
Note
Note
Initial settings
The machine assumes the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed, 
and approximately one minute after the last copy is made in any mode.
Copy ratio: 100%, Exposure: Automatic
Copy quantity: 0, All special copier modes: Off
Auto paper selection: On, Paper feed station: The tray selected in the Default tray setting in the user programs.(p.46)
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LOADING PAPER
The paper required indicator (   ) will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or 
when the selected paper tray is not installed or is improperly installed.
PAPER
For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
*15-1/2 x 8-1/2 can be used in the upper paper tray but cannot be used in other trays (including trays in optional paper feeding 
unit).
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2The 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 a SHARP service center.
●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
2x250-sheet paper 
feed unit
Standard paper
Recycled paper5-1/2 x 8-1/2 *1 (Invoice)
8-1/2 x 11 (Letter)
8-1/2 x 14 (Legal)
11 x 17 (Ledger)15 lbs. to 24 lbs.
(56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2)250 sheets
(Load paper lower 
than the line on the 
tray)
Bypass tray Standard paper
Recycled paper5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (Invoice)
8-1/2 x 11 (Letter)
8-1/2 x 14 (Legal)
11 x 17 (Ledger)15 lbs. to 20 lbs.
(56 g/m
2 to 80 g/m2)100 sheets *
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Thick paperMax. 54 lbs. (200 g/m2)Load one sheet of 
these papers at a 
time to the bypass 
tray. Transparency film
Labels
Envelopes Commercial 9
(3-7/8 x 8-7/8)
Commercial 10
(4-1/8 x 9-1/2)
International DL
(110 mm x 220 mm)
International C5
(162 mm x 229 mm)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 center of the 
pressure plate down until 
it locks into place.
3Fan the paper.
If the paper is not fanned, 
double-feeds or misfeeds 
may occur.
4Load paper into the tray.
5Gently push the paper tray into the 
machine.
 Do not load paper higher than the line on 
the tray (up to 250 sheets).
 Make sure that the paper fits under the tab 
on the right side of the tray.
 Make sure the stack of paper is straight 
before loading it. When adding paper, take 
the remaining paper out and combine it into 
a single stack with the new paper.Note
If you loaded a different size of paper than 
was loaded previously in the tray, go to 
CHANGING A TRAY’S PAPER SIZE 
SETTING (p.16).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 8-1/2 x 
14 and 11 x 17, 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 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 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 [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select the 
bypass tray. The bypass tray will not be 
selected automatically.Note
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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 fibers, 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 TRAY’S PAPER SIZE SETTING
Follow these steps to change a tray’s paper size setting.
1Hold down the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] 
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.
2Use the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to 
select the paper tray for which you 
wish to change the paper size setting.
Each time the [TRAY 
SELECT] key ( ) is 
pressed, a paper tray will 
be indicated with a 
blinking paper feed 
location indicator.
3Use the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] key 
to select the paper size.
The indicator of the 
selected paper size lights 
up.
 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. 
 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 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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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.
When using 11 x 17 sized paper store the left guide 
in the slot at the left front of the paper tray.
5Press the [START] key ( ) and then 
the [PAPER SIZE ENTER] 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 
8-1/2 x 11R, set Setting Paper Size to Letter-R. 
For more information, see CONFIGURING THE 
PRINTER DRIVER (p.11) in the Software Setup 
Guide.
If the dual function board is not installed, printing will 
not take place correctly if the tray paper size setting 
is 8-1/2 x 11R. To prevent incorrect printing when 
the tray paper size setting is 8-1/2 x 11R, specify 
the tray to be used and set the trays paper size to 
8-1/2 x 11R in the printer driver.
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
START
Note
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Chapter 2
COPY FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure 
adjustment.
NORMAL COPYING
This section explains how to make a regular copy.
If Auditing mode has been enabled (p.51), enter your 3-digit account number.
Copying from the document glass
1Open the document cover/SPF/RSPF, 
and place the original.
Place the original face 
down on the document 
glass. Align it with the 
original size scale.
2Close the document cover/SPF/RSPF.
3Press the [ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER] 
key and select the original size.
When the original size is 
selected, the tray with the 
same size of paper is 
automatically selected.

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 [TRAY 
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 [TRAY SELECT] key ( ).
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 11 x 17 can be placed on 
the document glass.Note
• The paper output tray can hold up to 250 
sheets of paper. 
 About one minute after copying ends, Auto 
clear timer activates and restores the copy 
settings to the initial settings. (p.12) The 
setting for Auto clear time can be changed 
in the user programs. (p.44)
 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop 
copying in the middle of a run.
ORIGINAL SIZE
ENTER
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SIZE
11X17
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START
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