Sharp AR M207E User Manual

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MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE 
PRODUCT
Multiple manuals are provided for use of the machine. Please read each manual as appropriate for the functions that 
you wish to use.
Operation manual (for general information and copier) (this manual):
The first half of this manual contains general information on the machine, including safety precautions and the 
procedures for loading paper, removing misfeeds, and performing regular maintenance.
The second half of the manual contains explanations of how to use 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 (AR-M206/AR-M207) or 16 (AR-M161/AR-M162/AR-M165) copies per minute. This provides 
a big boost to workplace productivity.
*1 Measured after the machine has warmed up following power-on, copying using the document glass (A4 (8-1/2 x 11) paper 
fed from machine tray 1). The first-copy time may vary depending on machine operating conditions and ambient conditions 
such as temperature and...

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MAIN FEATURES
Fax function (option)
Installation of the optional facsimile expansion kit enables the plain-paper, Super G3 laser fax function to be used.
Network connection (option)
The optional network expansion kit (AR-NB3) can be installed to enable the machine to be used as a network printer 
and network scanner.
Environment and people friendly design
Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in 
active use.
A universal design has been...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
This chapter contains basic information required for use of the machine. Please read this chapter before using the 
machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
(1) USB 2.0 port (USB-2) (when the dual function 
board is installed)
Connect to your computer to this port to use the 
printer and scanner functions.
(2) USB 1.1 port (USB-1)
Connect to your computer to this port to use the 
printer and scanner functions.
(3) Parallel port
Connect to your computer to this port to use the...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
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(15) Document cover (when installed)
Open to make a copy from the document glass.
(16) Side cover
Open to remove misfed paper.
(17) Side cover handle
Pull to open the side cover.
(18) Bypass tray guides
Adjust to the width of the paper when using the 
bypass tray.
(19) Bypass tray
Special paper (heavy paper or transparency film) 
can be fed from the bypass tray.
(20) Bypass tray extension
Pull out when feeding large paper such as A3 and 
B4 (11 x 17 and 8-1/2 x 14).
(21)...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
OPERATION PANEL
(1) Keys for fax function (when the fax option is 
installed)
These are used in fax mode. For more 
information, see the Operation manual (for 
facsimile) that accompanies the optional 
facsimile expansion kit.
(2) [COPY] key / indicator
Press to select copy mode. If pressed when 
Ready to copy. appears or during warm-up, the 
total number of sheets used (page 36) appears 
while the key is pressed.
(3) [PRINT] key / indicator
Press to select print mode.
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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
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(13) LINE STATUS indicator (when the fax option 
is installed)
This key is used in fax mode. For more 
information, see the Operation manual (for 
facsimile) that accompanies the optional 
facsimile expansion kit.
(14) [FAX] key / indicator (when the fax option is 
installed)
LINE indicator, DATA indicator
This key is used in fax mode. For more 
information, see the Operation manual (for 
facsimile) that accompanies the optional 
facsimile expansion kit.
(15) [EXPOSURE] key...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
Display (base screen)
Example: Copy mode
* The display shown is the AR-M206/AR-M207 (when the 
optional RSPF is installed) display.
Icons appearing in the special function icon display
* These only appear when the dual function board is 
installed.
(1) Exposure display
Indicates the selected exposure mode.
(2) Special function icon display
Icons of enabled special functions will appear.
(3) Message display
Messages are displayed regarding machine 
status and operation.
(4)...

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TURNING THE 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.
When the power switch is 
turned to the ON position, 
the message System check. 
will appear in the message 
display and warm-up will start.
Once the copier has finished warming up, the 
message display will change to Ready to copy. and 
the START indicator will light up to indicate that 
copying is...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
Default settings
The machine is set at the factory to return all settings to the default settings one minute after a copy job is finished 
(auto clear function) or when the [CA] key is pressed. When the settings return to the default settings, any functions 
that were selected are cancelled.
The auto clear time can be changed in the key operator programs. (Page 83)
In the default state the display shown below appears. The default state of the display may vary depending on...