Sharp Ar153e N Manual

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4Gently push the paper tray back into the unit.
After loading paper, to cancel the blinking   without restarting 
copying, press the clear ( ) key. The   in the display will go out 
and the start ( ) indicator will light up.
Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent 
edges.
Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.
When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and 
the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow causing...

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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, 
envelopes and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 to 
8-1/2 x 14 and in the weight range of 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. can be used in this tray. 
(For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs., 8-1/2 x 11 is the maximum size.)
1Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray.
2Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print 
face down) all the...

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3Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray.
Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot.
Special papers such as transparency film and labels must be 
fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.
When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy 
promptly. Do not let copies stack up.
Note for loading envelopes
Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot one at a time.
Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic...

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This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. 
The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to 
scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves 
workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability by 
reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism.
COPY FLOW
If the unit does not function properly during use, or if a function cannot 
be used, see TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT (p.30).
1 Make sure that...

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POWER ON
Turn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the ON position. The start ( ) 
indicator will light up.
About the scan head
The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition 
(when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated).
The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this 
time, the scan head moves automatically. This is normal and does not indicate unit 
trouble.
Initial settings of operation panel
When the unit power...

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Power off methods
If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power 
shut-off mode (p.22) in order to minimize power consumption. In cases where the 
machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the 
power cord from the outlet.
ORIGINAL PLACEMENT 
Using the original table
1Open the original cover/RSPF/SPF, and place the original.
2Place an original face down on the original table. Align it with 
the original scale and the centering...

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Using the RSPF/SPF
The RSPF/SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
to 8-1/2 x 14 and weighting from 14 lbs. to 23.9 lbs.
1Make sure that no original is left on the original table.
2Adjust the original guides to the size 
of originals.
3Set the originals face up in the 
original feeder tray.
Stream feeding mode
The stream feeding mode allows easy operation of continuous copying from the 
RSPF/SPF. If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using user program No.4,...

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SET THE COPY QUANTITY
Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys when copying 
from the original table or copying from RSPF/SPF.
Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit 
from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit.
Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens digit 
from 1 to 9.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING
Exposure adjustment
Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure 
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Automatic exposure adjustment
The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is
set for copying from the original table and copying from the RSPF/SPF respectively.
1When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from 
the RSPF/SPF, place an original in the original feeder tray and 
make sure that the RSPF/SPF ( ) indicator lights up. When 
adjusting the level for copying from the original table, make 
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom 
function enables copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.
1Set the original and check the paper size.
2Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( ,  ) keys to 
select the desired copy ratio.
3Set the reduction/enlargement ratio.
To select a preset copy ratio:
Preset reduction and enlargement ratios are:
25%, 64%, 78%, 129% and 400%.
To select a zoom ratio:
When a ZOOM (
 or...