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USING THE PRINTER MODE
The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See LOADING PAPER. (p.13)
BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRINTING
The basic procedure for printing is explained in the following. To use convenient printer functions, see the Online 
Manual or the printer driver help file.
1Make sure that paper is loaded in the 
tray.
The procedure for loading paper is the same as for 
copying. See LOADING PAPER (p.13) and make 
sure the paper that you wish to use is loaded.
2Make sure that the ON LINE indicator 
on the operation panel is lit.
If the ON LINE indicator 
is not lit, press the [ON 
LINE] key. When the 
indicator is not lit, the 
machine is off-line and 
cannot print. When the 
indicator is blinking, the 
machine is printing a 
print job from memory.
3Open the file that you wish to print 
and select Print from the File menu.
4Make sure that the printer driver for 
the machine is selected, and select 
print settings in the printer driver.
For information on the settings in the printer 
driver, see the Online Manual, the Software 
Setup Guide, or the printer driver help file.
5Click the Print button or the OK 
button to begin printing.
The print job will be delivered to the paper output 
tray.
Important points when setting the paper size
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 
Pausing a print job
To pause a print job during printing, press the [ON LINE] key on the operation panel to switch the machine off-line. 
Printing will be paused and the ON LINE indicator will blink.
To cancel a print job, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) or the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ).
To resume printing, press the [ON LINE] key to switch the machine online.
When Use close paper size is disabled
The PAPER SIZE indicator on the operation panel will blink. You can press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select a 
tray manually, or load paper in the bypass tray and press the [ON LINE] key to begin printing.
When Use close paper size is enabled
Printing will take place using a size of paper that is close to the size of the print image.
Print jobs received while the machine is copying or being used in scanner mode will be stored in memory. When 
the copy job is finished or scanner mode is exited, 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. 
If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF/RSPF, printing will not be possible until the misfed original is removed 
and the SPF/RSPF is restored to a usable state.Note
Make sure that the paper size setting on the 
machine is the same as the paper size set in 
the printer driver.Note
ON LINE
When the dual function board is installed, the print image is automatically rotated to fit the paper in the event that 
the paper is loaded in an orientation different from the print image.

For limitations on copying in print mode, scanner mode limitations, and print mode limitations in copy and scanner 
mode, see OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES. (p.41)
Note
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USING THE SCANNER MODE
The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See NORMAL COPYING. (p.18)
SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE
The procedure for scanning using the [SCAN] key and [SCAN MENU] keys is explained in the following. When 
scanning is performed by this method, the application that has been set in Button Manager will automatically start 
and the scanned image will be pasted into the application.
1Press the [SCAN] key.
When the SCAN 
indicator lights up, the 
machine enters scanner 
mode.
When the machine enters 
scan mode, either one of 
the displays at left 
appears depending on 
the port that is used for 
the connection.
If both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports are connected, 
press the scan key one or more times to select the 
desired port. The ports are selected in the order U_2, 
U_1, Scan mode off.
2Place the original in the document 
feeder tray or on the document glass.
3Press a [SCAN MENU] key to begin 
scanning.
The display will show the 
number of the [SCAN 
MENU] key that you 
pressed, and the number 
will blink.
Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times:
A misfeed has occurred (paper misfeed or original misfeed in the SPF/RSPF).
The user programs are being used.
The tray paper size is being set.
Automatic exposure adjustment is in progress.
When the toner save mode setting is being changed.
The machine is being used in copy mode.
The front or side cover is open.Note
If the machine is in copy mode, press the [SCAN] key to switch to scanner mode and clear the previously set copy 
settings.Note
SCAN
To return to copy mode from scanner 
mode, press the [SCAN] key, [CLEAR] key  
( ) or [CLEAR ALL] key ( ).
For limitations on copying and printing in 
scanner mode, and scanner mode while 
copying or printing, see 
OPERATION IN 
COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES.
 
(p.41)
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.
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PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS
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[SCAN MENU] keys and the Button Manager scan menu
The six [SCAN MENU] keys can be configured separately in Button Manager for the computer connected to the USB 
1.1 port and the computer connected to the USB 2.0 port.
The factory default settings for the [SCAN MENU] keys and Button Manager are as follows. For information on 
Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file.
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 the Scan and Camera 
Wizard in Windows XP. See the Online Manual for the procedures for TWAIN and WIA scanning. For information 
on TWAIN and WIA settings, see the help file for the scanner driver or Windows Help. 
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.
*1Can be used after pressing the [INTERRUPT] key ( ).
*2Printing will begin when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed after the copy job is finished, or when the [ON LINE] key is 
pressed to switch the machine online. Printing will also begin after the set auto clear time elapses, or after 60 seconds if Auto 
clear timer is disabled.
*
3The print job is paused and copying begins. However, automatic two-sided copying is not possible. A two-sided print job will not 
be paused and copying will not begin until the job is finished.
*
4The scan job is stored and scanning begins when the print job is finished.
*5The print job is stored in the computer and printing begins when the scan job is finished.
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SCAN12 3 4 56
It is convenient to write the Button Manager 
settings for the computer connected to the 
USB 1.1 port to the right of  , and the Button 
Manager settings for the computer connected 
to the USB 2.0 port to the right of  .
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Key positionName in displayButton Manager menuApplication that starts
1 (key on far left) SC1 ScanMenu SC1 Sharpdesk (Full color)
2 (2nd key from left) SC2 ScanMenu SC2 Sharpdesk (Monochrome)
3 (3rd key from left) SC3 ScanMenu SC3 Email
4 (4th key from left) SC4 ScanMenu SC4 FAX
5 (5th key from left) SC5 ScanMenu SC5 OCR
6 (key on far right) SC6 ScanMenu SC6 Microsoft Word
ModesCopyingPrintingScanning from a 
computerScanning from 
the machine
CopyCopy key inputYesYesYesNo
During copyingYes*1No*2No No
PrinterDuring printingYes*3No Yes*4Yes*4
ScannerDuring scan preview/
during scanningNo No*5No No
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Chapter 5
USER SETTINGS
This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level, toner save mode, and the user programs, which are 
custom settings that control fine points of the machine’s 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.19)
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
TEXT
PHOTO135
After adjusting the automatic exposure level, 
it is recommended that you make a test copy 
to check the new level.
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ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE
Toner save mode can be enabled to reduce toner consumption by about 10%.
1Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key to 
select TEXT.
2Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] 
key until the PHOTO indicator blinks.
The exposure level 
indicators show the 
current setting.
3To enable toner save mode, press the 
[Light] key ( ). To disable toner save 
mode, press the [Dark] key ( ).
When enabling toner 
save mode, make sure 
the 1 light blinks.
When disabling toner 
save mode, make sure 
the 5 light blinks.
4Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key to 
complete the setting.
The PHOTO indicator stops blinking and lights 
steadily.
AUTO
TEXT
PHOTO135
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS
(User programs)
The user programs allow you to customize the machine to match your needs.
USER PROGRAMS
Program 
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default setting 
appears in bold)
Explanation
1Auto 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.12) 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.
2Preheat 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, an 
original is placed, a print job is received, or 
scanning is begun from a computer.
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 or scanning is begun from a computer. 
While in auto power shut-off mode, no keys 
(except the [START] key ( )) can be used.
4Stream 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 1*2
1: 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.
*1On models with a SPF/RSPF.
*2On models with a dual function board.
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7Rotation copy*20: 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 mode0: 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 SIZE ENTER] key. The 
function can be disabled.
9Auto tray switching0: 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 Enabling Audit Mode. (p.50)
16Erase width 
adjustment*2
1: 0
2: 1/4
3: 1/2
4: 3/4
5: 1 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.
17Layout in 2 IN 1 copy*21: 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 34 for the 
layout patterns).
18Layout in 4 IN 1 copy*2
1: 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 34 for the 
layout patterns).
19Offset of paper output 
tray0: OFF
1: ON When enabled, this function offsets the position 
in the paper output tray of interrupt copy jobs, 
sets of copies during sort/group copy, and print 
jobs when using the printer function.
20Image rotation in 
duplex copying*30: OFF
1: ON When a one-sided vertical (portrait) original is 
placed in a horizontal orientation (8-1/2 x 14 
or  11 x 17 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*2,*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.
22Margin width*2
1: 0
2: 1/4
3: 1/2
4: 3/4
5: 1 Use this setting to set the margin width.
23Resolution in Auto/Text 
mode1: 300dpi
2: 600dpi The copy resolution in auto and text mode is 
normally 300 dpi. If high-quality copies are 
preferred, use this setting to change the 
resolution to 600 dpi.
Program 
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default setting 
appears in bold)
Explanation
*2On models with a dual function board.
*3On models with automatic two-sided copying.
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USER SETTINGS
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.
25Key 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.
26Key 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. 
27Audible signals volume1: Low 
(current volume)
2: High
3: OFF This sets the volume of beep signals. (p.47) 
28Base setting beep 
signal0: OFF
1: ON Use this to sound a beep when a base setting is 
selected. (p.47)
29Number of copies limit1: 99 copies
2: 999 copies Use this setting to select 99 or 999 for the 
maximum number of copies.
30Use 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.
31Default tray setting1: Upper paper tray*
4
2: Lower paper tray*4
3: 250-sheet paper feed 
unit/
Upper paper tray of 2 
x 250-sheet paper*
4 
feed unit
4: Lower paper tray of 2 
x 250-sheet paper 
feed unit*
4
5: Bypass tray*4
 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 
switching*51: Full-Speed
2: Hi-SpeedThis sets the USB 2.0 data transfer speed. To 
obtain the fastest speed when using the USB 2.0 
port, first verify that your computer meets the 
system requirements (operating system and 
driver), and then use this program to change the 
USB 2.0 mode to Hi-Speed. Note that the setting 
should not be changed while running a TWAIN 
driver. (For the system requirements, see System 
requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode) 
(p.38).)
Program 
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default setting 
appears in bold)
Explanation
*4AR-M160 is as follow:
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, 4: Bypass tray
*
5The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to Hi-Speed, however, the printing speed does not increase 
considerably.
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USER SETTINGS
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SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM
1Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until 
the alarm indicators ( ,  ,  ,  , 
) blink.
The display shows - - 
with the left hyphen 
blinking.
2Enter the program number with the 
numeric keys.
 See USER 
PROGRAMS (p.44 to 
p.46) for the program 
numbers.
 The selected program 
number blinks.
 To select Auto clear 
timer, press the [1] 
key.
3Press the [START] key ( ).
 The selected program 
number stops blinking 
and lights steadily.
 The currently selected 
setting code blinks in 
the 1st digit of the 
display.
4Enter the desired setting code by 
pressing a numeric key.
 For the setting codes, 
see USER 
PROGRAMS. (p.44 to 
p.46)
 The selected setting 
code blinks.
 To select 90 seconds, 
press the [5] key.
5Press the [START] key ( ).
The selected setting 
code stops blinking and 
lights steadily.
6Press the [Light] key ( ) to complete 
the settings.
The alarm indicators ( ,  ,  ,  ,  ) go 
off and the display returns to the number of 
copies display.
Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)
The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is 
pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds 
when a setting is the same as the base setting (base settings are explained below). The base setting beep is 
initially disabled. If you wish to enable the base setting beep, see Base setting beep signal on page 46. If you 
wish to change the volume of the beep signals or disable them, see Audible signals volume on page 46.
The beep patterns of each type of beep signal are as follows:
Key entry beep......................... One beep
Invalid key beep......................Two beepsBase setting beep................ Three beeps
Base settings
The base settings are preset standard selections for each copy setting. The base settings are as follows:
Copy ratio........................................ 100%
Light and Dark indicator........................ 3
Paper feed location....... Upper paper trayORIGINAL SIZE..........................8-1/2 x 11
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO.......................... AUTO
If you enter the wrong number, press the 
[CLEAR] key ( ) and then enter the correct 
number.
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START
If you enter the wrong number, press the 
[CLEAR] key ( ) and return to step 2.
To select a setting for another user program, 
press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and then return 
to step 2.
Note
START
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SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE
AUDITING MODE
When Auditing mode is enabled, a count is kept of the number of copies made by each account (up to 20 accounts 
can be established), and the counts can be displayed and totaled as necessary. In Auditing mode, the display 
shows - - -, and this indicates that a 3-digit account number must be entered in order to use the machine for 
copying.
 
AUDITING MODE SETTINGS
The administrator of the machine should complete the following settings:
 Enable Auditing mode (p.50)
 Account number entry (p.50)Note
Program 
numberProgram name
Setting codes
(factory default settings 
are indicated in bold)
Explanation
10Auditing mode0: OFF
1: ONUse to enable or disable Auditing mode. 
Auditing mode is initially disabled.
11Account number entry NoneUse to set up account numbers. Up to 20 
accounts can be established.
12Account number 
changeNone Use to change an account number.
13Account number 
deletion0: Delete single account
1: Delete all accountsUse to delete an account number.
A single account number can be deleted, or all 
account numbers at once.
14Number of copies per 
accountNoneThis displays the number of copies made by 
each account.
The maximum count is 49,999. If this number is 
exceeded, the count will start over from 0.
15Resetting account0: Reset single account
1: Reset all accountsUse to reset the copy count of an account to 0. 
The copy count of a single account or of all 
accounts can be reset.
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