Sharp SF 2540 User Manual

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20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15)/20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)
20-bin sorter (SF-S15)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
NON-SORT
When none of the three sorter modes, SORT, STAPLE SORT or
GROUP is selected, the copier is in the NON-SORT mode. In this
mode, all copies will be deposited in the top bin of the sorter.
Be sure to use the NON-SORT mode when copying onto special
papers such as transparency film or label stock.
SORT
Press the SORTER key to select the SORT mode.
SORT is used for automatic copy collating. Copies of each original
will be sequentially deposited in the sort bins.
STAPLE SORT (SFÐS56 only)
Press the SORTER key to select the STAPLE SORT mode.
In this mode, copies will be automatically sorted and finished sets of
copies can be stapled with the manual staple key.
When used in conjunction with an optional RADF, sorted copies will
be automatically stapled.
GROUP
Press the SORTER key to select the GROUP mode.
In the GROUP mode, all copies of the same original will be
deposited in the same bin.
Using a sorter
Press the SORTER key to select the desired mode.
(The STAPLE SORT mode cannot be selected for the SF-S15.)
To cancel the mode, press the SORTER key until the SORT,
STAPLE SORT, and GROUP indicators all go out.GROUP SORT
100
ZOO IMAGSORT
STAPLE
SORT
GROUPEVEN NUMBER
ODD NUMBER(ORIGINALS)
PRE-COUNT
ORIGINALS
100
ZOO IMAGSORT
STAPLE
SORT
GROUPEVEN NUMBER
ODD NUMBER(ORIGINALS)
PRE-COUNT
ORIGINALS
100
ZOO IMAGSORT
STAPLE
SORT
GROUPEVEN NUMBER
ODD NUMBER(ORIGINALS)
PRE-COUNT
ORIGINALS
100
ZOO IMAGSORT
STAPLE
SORT
GROUPEVEN NUMBER
ODD NUMBER(ORIGINALS)
PRE-COUNT
ORIGINALS
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Max. No. Max. No.
Mode Paper size of of copies
originals to be set
NON- Min.: A5 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2) Ð 100
SORT Max.: A3 (11 x 17)
SORT A5, A4, A4R, 8-1/2 x 11 50 20
(5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x
11, 8-1/2 x 11R, A4)
B4, A3 25
(8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17)
STAPLE A4, A4R, 8-1/2 x 11 50 20
SORT (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x
11R, A4)
B4, A3 25
(8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17)
GROUP A5, A4, 8-1/2 x 11 20 30
(5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x
11, A4)
A4R, B4, A3 25
(8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x
14, 11 x 17)
NOTES:
lIf the specified number of copies is more than the maximum number of copies that can be set, the copy quantity
display will change to the corresponding number in the above table in the SORT, STAPLE SORT, or GROUP
mode after copying starts.
lWhen making single-sided copies from two-sided originals, the maximum number of originals that can be copied
is half the number shown in the above table.
lDo not use special paper in the SORT, STAPLE SORT, or GROUP mode.
20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15)/20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)
SORTER CAPACITIES
SF-S15 SF-S56
The limits for the number of originals which can be used and the number of copies that can be set for each
paper size are as follows:
SF-S15 SF-S56
Max. No. Max. No.
Mode Paper size of of copies
originals to be set
NON- Min.: A6 Ð 100
SORT (5-1/2 x 8-1/2)
Max.: A3
(11 x 17)
SORT A4, A4R, B4, A3, 50 20
8-1/2 x 11
(8-1/2 x 11,
GROUP 8-1/2 x 11R, 20 30
8-1/2 x 14,
11 x 17, A4)
20-bin sorter (SF-S15)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
Top bin
100 sheets in the NON-SORT modeTop bin
100 sheets in the NON-SORT mode
(60 sheets for B4 and A3 (8-1/2 x 14 and
11 x 17))
Sort bins
Up to 50 per bin in the SORT mode
Up to 30 per bin in the GROUP mode
Sort bins
Sort Mode:
Paper sizeBin capacity
(max.)
A5, A4, A4R, 8-1/2 x 11
(5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x 50
11, 8-1/2 x 11R, A4)
B4, A3
25
(8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17)
Staple Sort Mode:
Paper sizeBin capacity
(max.)
A4, A4R, 8-1/2 x 11
(8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 50
11R, A4)
B4, A3
25
(8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17)
Group Mode:
Paper sizeBin capacity
(max.)
A5, A4, 8-1/2 x 11
(5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x 30
11, A4)
A4R, B4, A3
(8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 25
14, 11 x 17)
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20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
Staple sort (SF-S56 only)
The STAPLE SORT mode staples copies of A4, A4R, B4, A3, and
8-1/2 x 11 (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17, and
A4) sizes. For other paper sizes, use the manual stapling mode. See
page 63.
Using the document glass
1
Set the original on the document glass with the corner
to be stapled to the upper right.
lCopy from the last page to the first page.
lIf the number of copies to be delivered into each bin is more
than 50 for A4, A4R or 8-1/2 x 11 (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R
or A4) paper or 25 for B4 or A3 (8-1/2 x 14 or 11 x 17)
paper, the copies will not be stapled.
2
Press the SORTER key to select the STAPLE SORT
mode.
lMake sure that there is no paper in any sort bin before
selecting the STAPLE SORT mode.
3
Set the number of copies.
lUp to 20 sets can be made.
4
Press the START key.
5
When all copies are made and sorted, press the
manual staple key.
lEach set of copies will be stapled.
lSets of copies containing copies of different width will not be
stapled.
Stapling location
100
ZOO IMAGSORT
STAPLE
SORT
GROUPEVEN NUMBER
ODD NUMBER(ORIGINALS)
PRE-COUNT
ORIGINALS
1
23
456
7
0
C 8
9
AUDIT CLEAR
START
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20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
Using the RADF
1
Set the originals in the document feeder tray face up
with the stapling position in the upper left corner.
lIf the number of copies to be delivered into each bin is more
than 50 for A4, A4R, or 8-1/2 x 11 (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R
or A4) paper or 25 for B4 or A3 (8-1/2 x 14 or 11 x 17)
paper, the copies will not be stapled.
2
Press the SORTER key to select the STAPLE SORT
mode.
lMake sure that there is no paper in any sort bin before
selecting the STAPLE SORT mode.
3
Set the number of copies.
lUp to 20 sets can be made.
4
Press the START key.
lWhen copying and sorting are completed, each set of copies
will be automatically stapled.
lSets of copies containing copies of different width will not be
stapled.
Stapling location
100
ZOO IMAGSORT
STAPLE
SORT
GROUPEVEN NUMBER
ODD NUMBER(ORIGINALS)
PRE-COUNT
ORIGINALS
1
23
456
7
0
C 8
9
INFORMATIONINTERRUPT
CLEAR ALL
START
AUDIT CLEARCT
9
START
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20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
1
Align the edges of the copies to be stapled.
2
Place the set of copies into the top bin, making sure the
edges are flush with the inner right corner, as shown in
the figure.
lMake sure that there is no paper in the other sort bins. If there
is, the manual staple key will not light up.
lUp to 50 sheets of paper can be stapled together. Exceeding
this maximum may result in damage to the stapler.
3
Press the manual staple key when it lights up.
lThe set of copies will be stapled.
Manual stapling
To use the stapling feature only, without using the STAPLE SORT
mode, follow the procedure below.
Stapling location
Copies
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20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)
1
Open the stapler cover.
2
Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box.
lLift the release lever to unlock the staple box. Then pull out
the box.
3
Remove the empty staple cartridge from inside the
staple box.
4
Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it
clicks in place.
lInsert the new cartridge by aligning the arrows on the
cartridge with those on the box. Check that the cartridge locks
in place by pulling it slightly.
lThe cartridge holds 5,000 staples.
NOTE:
Be sure not to remove the rear paper and tape before inserting
the cartridge.
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
Staple cartridge replacement
When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message ÒADD
STAPLES. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE THE SORTER.Ó will
appear. Replace the staple cartridge as follows:
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20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
5
Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge.
lPull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may
be torn.
6
Insert the staple box into the stapler until it clicks in
place.
7
Close the stapler cover.
8
Place a sheet of paper into the top bin. Press the
manual staple (
) key on the staple sorter when it
lights up.
lCheck to see whether the sheet is stapled.
If it is not stapled, press the manual staple key again.
lIf the stapler does not operate properly even after
replacement, a staple may be jammed in it. See next page.
lStaples for the staple sorter are available from your Sharp
dealer.
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1
Open the stapler cover.
2
Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box.
lLift the release lever to unlock the staple box. Then pull out the
box.
3
Lower the lever at the end of the staple box and remove
the jammed staples.
4
Return the lever to its original position.
Staple jam removal
If staples become jammed in the stapler, the message ÒREMOVE
THE STAPLER AND CHECK IT.Ó will appear. Remove the jammed
staples in the manner described below:
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
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5
Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks
in place.
6
Close the stapler cover.
7
Following the stapling procedure on page 63, staple a
copy to check that the stapler works properly.
lIf it does not, repeat this procedure until it does.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56)
20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56)
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20-bin sorter (SF-S15)
20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15)
SF-S15  20-bin sorter
1
Open the top cover and remove the misfed paper.
2
Close the top cover.
lConfirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
3
If the message indicating a misfeed is still displayed, or
the misfed paper cannot be seen from the top, slide the
sorter carefully away from the copier.
4
Open the side cover and remove any misfed paper.
5
Close the side cover and push the sorter back against
the copier.
lConfirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
lIf the message indicating a misfeed is still displayed, check the
inside of the copier and remove any remaining misfed paper.
Misfeed removal
The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs.
The message ÒA MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED
AREA. PRESS THE 
 KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCÐ
TIONS.Ó will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations.
Press the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY keys for more
detailed information as necessary.
A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.
CLEAR INDICATED AREA.
PRESS THE      KEY FOR RECOVERY
INSTRUCTIONS.
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