Sharp SF 2540 User Manual

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Interior
Part names and functions
!8Fusing unit
The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area.
!9Transport lever
Turn to open the transport section.
@0Corona unit
The unit is used to charge the photoconductive
drum.
@1Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum.
@2Toner hopper
Contains toner.
@3Roller rotating knobs
Turn to remove misfed paper.
@4Toner hopper lock lever
Pull down to release the toner hopper.@5Toner collecting container
Used toner is collected here. Replace when a
message appears in the display indicating the
need to do so.
Accessories
Inner cassette
(installed in the lower paper tray) ................... 1
Exit tray .......................................................... 1
Operation manual .......................................... 1
Document tray* .............................................. 1
Toner collecting containers
(including 1 pre-installed at the factory) ......... 4
*Not included in some areas.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Part names and functions
Operation Panel
qCOVERS key and indicator (p.55)
Press to select the covers feature.
(This key functions only when an optional docu-
ment feeder is installed on the copier.)
wERASE key and indicator (p.15)
Press to select the centre erase and/or edge
erase modes.
eMARGIN SHIFT key and indicator (p.17)
Press to select the margin shift feature.
rDUAL PAGE COPY key and indicator (p.14)
Makes individual copies of two originals placed
side by side on the document glass.
tAUTO IMAGE key and indicator (p.12)
Press for automatic copy ratio selection.
yMessage display
Displays information to assist the operator in
programming the copier and in recovering a job
after a misfeed. Information about copier features
can also be displayed.
uOriginal size display
The original paper size is displayed.
iINFORMATION key and indicator (p.5)
Press for operation guidance on 1. DUPLEX, 2.
DOCUMENT FEEDER, 3. SORTER, and 4.
OTHER FEATURES.
Press for guidance when a misfeed occurs, when
adding toner, or when used toner must be
disposed of.
oSCROLL DISPLAY key
Press to scroll the display for more information
when an arrow (
) appears at the end of a
message or at the end of a header line at the
beginning of a message.
Displays the total number of copies made to date
if pressed during standby.
Press to change the parameters for the MARGIN
SHIFT and ERASE features.!0Copy quantity display
Displays the specified number of copies.
!1PROGRAM (
) key (p.20)
Press to select the job memory mode.
!2INTERRUPT key and indicator (p.22)
Interrupts a copy run.
!3LCD contrast control
Used to control the contrast of the message
display.
!4SORTER key and indicators (p.58)
Press to select the sorter modes when the sorter
or staple sorter is installed. (The sorter and staple
sorter are optional.)
!5ORIGINAL TO COPY key and indicators
Press to select one-sided and two-sided copy
modes.
: Two-sided copies from single-
sided originals. (Can be selected
only when an optional duplex
module is installed.) ÒEVEN NUM-
BERÓ or ÒODD NUMBERÓ must be
selected in accordance with the
number of originals.
: Two-sided copies from two-sided
originals. (Can be selected only
when both an optional document
feeder and duplex module are
installed.)
: Single-sided copies from two-
sided originals. (Can be selected
only when an optional document
feeder is installed.)
: Indicates that the number of
originals will be counted. (Can be
selected only when an optional
document feeder is installed.)
DUAL PAGE
COPY MARGIN
SHIFT ERASE COVERS
LIGHT DARK
100%
TRAY SELECT EXPOSUREAUTO
MANUAL
PHOTO
ZOOM AUTO
IMAGESORT
STAPLE
SORT
GROUPEVEN NUMBER
ODD NUMBER(ORIGINALS)
PRE-COUNT
ORIGINALS SORTER
ORIGINAL TO COPY
1 0 0 %
COPY RATIO
EXPOSUREORIGINAL
AUTO
AUTO PAPER
SELECT
READY TO COPY.
A4A4
A4
R
1.A32.
ORIGINAL
AUTO PAPER
SELECT
81/2 x118
1/2 x11
81/2 x11R
1.11x172.
ORIGINAL
AUTO PAPER
SELECT
81/2 x118
1/2 x11
81/2 x11R
1.11x172.
Inch system
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Part names and functions
!6ZOOM keys (p.13)
Used to select any enlargement or reduction copy
ratio from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.
!7Reduction (
) key (p.13)
Selects one of four preset reduction copy ratios:
50%, 70%, 81%, or 86% (50%, 64%, 77%, or
95%).
!8Enlargement (
) key (p.13)
Selects one of four preset enlargement copy
ratios: 115%, 122%, 141%, or 200% (121%,
129%, 141%, or 200%).
!9100% key (p.13)
Press to reset the copy ratio to 100% for same-
size copies.
@0COPY RATIO display
Displays the copy ratios for reductions or
enlargements.
@1EXPOSURE display
Indicates the selected exposure mode.
@2EXPOSURE key (p.8)
Press to select the exposure mode: AUTO,
MANUAL, or PHOTO.
@3AUTO PAPER SELECT display
Paper size matching the original or copy ratio will
be automatically selected when this display
appears.
@4LIGHT key (p.8)
Used to adjust the exposure level in the MANUAL
or PHOTO mode to give lighter copies.
@5DARK key (p.8)
Used to adjust the exposure level in the MANUAL
or PHOTO mode to give darker copies.
@6Paper size display
The sizes of loaded copy paper are displayed and
the selected paper feed location is highlighted.
@7TRAY SELECT key
Press to select the desired paper tray.@810-key pad
Used to set the copy quantity and to make
program selections as indicated by messages.
@9AUDIT CLEAR (
) key
Inputs 0 when specifying the copy quantity.
Closes an open account.
Press during a continuous copy run to display the
number of copies completed in the current run.
#0Clear (
) key
Press to clear the copy quantity display, or press
during a copy run to terminate copying. The
copier will stop after copies in progress are
finished.
#1CLEAR ALL (
) key
Clears all selected settings and returns the copier
to the initial settings.
#2START key and indicator
Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
Press to start copying.
Initial settings
The copier assumes the initial settings when the
CLEAR ALL (
) key is pressed and approx-
imately 1 minute after the last copy is made in any
mode. Except for the paper tray selection, the copier
also assumes the initial setting when it is turned on.
lCopy ratio:  100%
lAutomatic exposure
lCopy quantity:  0
lAll special copier modes are set to off.
lTray select:  Copier lower tray, not an optional
paper drawer even if installed (At power on, the
previously selected tray will again be selected.)
HKEY OPERATORInitial settings can be
programmed as desired. The auto clear time can also
be changed. See pages 90 and 88 of the KEY
OPERATORÕS GUIDE.
1
23
456
7
0
C 8
9
SCROLL DISPLAY
INFORMATIONPROGRAM
INTERRUPT
CLEAR ALL
START
AUDIT CLEAR
LCD contrast control
Use the contrast control adjustment to vary 
the contrast of the message display to best 
suit the room lighting conditions.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
USER MAINTENANCE
The document glass and document cover must be kept clean to
avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies.
User maintenance
Document glass and document cover
Wipe the document glass and document cover with a
soft, clean cloth.
lIf necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner,
benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents.
lIf an optional document feeder is installed, wipe the transport
belt with a soft, clean cloth.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Maintenance required
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
When the message ÒREADY TO COPY. (MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED : 
)Ó appears, service by an authorised Sharp
Service Technician will be required soon. Contact your
Service Centre as soon as possible.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
COPIER
Type Desktop
Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system
Originals Sheets, bound documents
Original sizes Max. A3 (11 x 17)
Copy sizes Max. A3 (11 x 17), min. A6 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2)
Image loss: Max. 4 mm (5/32) (leading and trailing edges)
Copying speed 40 copies/min. (A4 (8-1/2 x 11))
(at 100% copy ratio) 31 copies/min. (A4R (8-1/2 x 11R))
26 copies/min. (B4 (8-1/2 x 14))
22 copies/min. (A3 (11 x 17))
Continuous copy Max. 999 copies; subtractive counter
First-copy time Approx. 3.1 sec.
Warm-up time Approx. 100 sec.
Copy ratio Variable: 50 to 200% in 1% increments, total 151 steps
Fixed presets: 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%,
141%, 200% (50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%,
141%, 200%)
Exposure system Moving optical source, slit exposure
(stationary platen) with automatic exposure function
Copy paper feed Choice of one or two 500-sheet automatic feed paper
trays; one manual feed tray with 50-sheet automatic
feed capability
Fusing system Heat rollers
Developer system Magnetic brush development
Light source Halogen lamp
Required power supply Local voltage ±10% (For this copierÕs power supply
requirements, see the name plate located on the right hand
side at the rear bottom corner of the copier.)
Power consumption Max. 1.4 kW (Max. 1.75 kW for AC 200 Ð 240V power
supply)
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INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Overall dimensions 1205 mm (W) x 650 mm (D)
(47-29/64 (W) x 25-19/32 (D))
Weight Approx. 67.4 kg (148.6 lbs.)
(with optional document Approx. 72 kg (158.8 lbs.) (with 500-sheet paper drawer)
 cover SF-CV13) Approx. 74.3 kg (163.9 lbs.) (with duplex module)
Copier dimensions 633 mm (W) x 650 mm (D) x 607 mm (H)
(with optional document (24-59/64 (W) x 25-19/32 (D) x 23-29/32 (H))
 cover SF-CV13)
Operating conditions Temperature: 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)
Humidity: 20% to 85%
Optional equipment Document cover (SF-CV13)
Reversing automatic document feeder (SF-A58)
20-bin sorter (SF-S15)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
Stand/3000-sheet paper drawer (SF-D23)
Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (SF-D24)
Duplex module (SF-DM11)
500-sheet paper drawer (SF-CM11)
Cassette (SF-IC11)
Card counter (SF-EA11)
Auditor (SF-EA12)
Counter commander (SF-EA13)
Personal counter (SF-71A/71B)
DUPLEX MODULE (when installed)
Paper type Ordinary paper only
Number of copies 50 (A5, A4, A4R (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R))
30 (B4, A3 (8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17))
Copy paper size A5, A4, A4R, B4, A3
(8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17)
In some regions, 216 mm x 330 mm (8-1/2 x 13) size can
be used additionally. The maximum number of copies for
this size is 30.
Copy paper weight 56 to 80 g/m2 (15 lbs. to 21 lbs.)
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.
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OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
MEMO
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OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
CONTENTSPage
lSYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................48
lREVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (SF-A58).........49
lPart names...........................................49
lSpecifications.........................................49
lUsing the RADF........................................50
lAutomatic reduction/enlargement...........................54
lCovers..............................................55
lMisfeed removal.......................................57
l20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15)/
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)...........................58
lPart names...........................................58
lUsing a sorter.........................................59
lSorter capacities.......................................60
lStaple sort (SF-S56 only).................................61
lManual stapling........................................63
lStaple cartridge replacement..............................64
lStaple jam removal.....................................66
lMisfeed removal.......................................68
lSpecifications.........................................70
lSTAND/3000-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D23)/
STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D24).................71
lPart names...........................................71
lLoading copy paper.....................................72
lMisfeed removal.......................................74
lSpecifications.........................................75
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
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OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The options which are available for the SF-2540 are shown below.
lCard counter (SF-EA11)
lAuditor (SF-EA12)
lCounter commander (SF-EA13)
lPersonal counter (SF-71A/71B)
NOTE:
Operating instructions follow for the Document Feeder (SF-A58),
Sorters (SF-S15 and SF-S56), Stand/3000-Sheet Paper Drawer
(SF-D23), and Stand/500-Sheet Paper Drawer (SF-D24). For the
Card Counter (SF-EA11), the Auditor (SF-EA12) and the Counter
Commander (SF-EA13), see their manual.
System configuration
Reversing automatic document feeder
(SF-A58)
Cassette (SF-IC11)
500-sheet paper drawer
(SF-CM11) Document cover (SF-CV13)20-bin sorter (SF-S15)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
Stand/3000-sheet paper drawer (SF-D23)
Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (SF-D24)
Duplex module (SF-DM11)
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