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8Fax function• The machine is equipped with a plain paper laser fax function that is Super G3 compatible and includes a print hold feature. (Operation

APPENDIX98250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16)Paper size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14"Paper weight 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. (56g/m2 to 8

99SOFTWARE LICENSEPLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BYUSING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OFTHIS

1006. Limited Warranty on Media.SHARP warrants the disks on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under

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91Chapter 11This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine.PART NAMESDocument glass Paper output tray extension

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109INDEXSymbols[ ] key...10, 27, 29, 32[ ] key ... 10[ ] key ...

110IInitial settings... 12Installation environment and usable software...

111RReady indicator ... 11, 12Reduction/enlargement/zoom ... 25Removing the software... 78Reversing

112INDEX BY PURPOSEPreparationsPaper, loading- Bypass tray... 17- Paper tray... 15Po

For users in the USAThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

PRINTED IN CHINA2004E KS1TINSE1323QSZZPrinted on 100% post-consumer recycled paperSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONSharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1

PREPARATIONS10Operation panel[MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicatorsPress this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, pr

PREPARATIONS111[COPY RATIO] keyPress to select an enlargement or reduction ratio.To select a preset ratio setting, press the [COPY RATIO] key and sele

12POWER ON AND OFFThe power switch is located on the left side of the machine.Power onTurn the power switch to the "ON" position.The ready i

PREPARATIONS131About the scan headThe scan head lamp remains on constantly when the machine is in the ready condition (when the ready indicator is ill

142Chapter 2The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or

LOADING PAPER152Special papersFollow these guidelines when using special papers.● Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using othe

LOADING PAPER163Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure that the edges go under the corner hooks.4Gently push the paper tray back into th

172BYPASS FEED (including special paper)The bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special pu

Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Othe

LOADING PAPER18Loading paper in the bypass tray1Open the bypass tray and extend the tray.2Set the bypass tray paper guides to the paper width. Insert

192CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTINGFollow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting.1Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key (

203Chapter 3This chapter explains basic copying functions. NORMAL COPYINGUsing the document glass1Open the RSPF, and place the original face down on t

MAKING COPIES213Using the RSPF1Make sure that an original has not been left on the document glass.2Adjust the original guides to the size of the origi

MAKING COPIES22Originals that cannot be used in the RSPFThe following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear image

MAKING COPIES233Setting the number of copiesPress the numeric keys to set the number of copies.The set number of copies appears in the display. A maxi

24MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTERAutomatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to t

253REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMCopies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50%

264Chapter 4AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYINGTwo originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, tw

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS274Using the document glass1Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass a

1CAUTIONS... 3ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION .

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS28Using the RSPF1Place the original(s) in the RSPF. (p.21) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to two-sided

294SORT COPYCopies of multiple original pages can be sorted into sets.Using the document glass1Place the first original. (p.20)2Press the [E-SORT/SP.F

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS30Using the RSPF1Place the originals. (p.21)2Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN] key until "SORT" appears and then press the

314COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER(2 IN 1 copy)Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected lay

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS324Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the original size and then press the [ENTER] key.The following original siz

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS334Using the RSPF1Place the originals. (p.21)2Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUN] key until "2IN1" appears and then press the

34CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING(Margin shift)The margin shift function is used to automatically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximatel

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS3543Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [ENTER] key.4Press the [ ]

365Chapter 5This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. The

375BEFORE INSTALLATIONHardware and software requirementsCheck the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software.*1The

26 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONSUSING THE PRINTER MODE ... 58BASIC PROCEDURE FOR PRIN

38INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE The procedure for a standard installation of the software is explained below. If the machine is connected by a USB cable, it

SET UP THE SOFTWARE3955The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the software license, and th

SET UP THE SOFTWARE4010Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install the MFP driver.Follow the on-screen instructions.This completes

SET UP THE SOFTWARE4155The "SOFTWARE LICENSE" window will appear. Make sure that you understand the contents of the software license, and th

SET UP THE SOFTWARE4210When you are asked how the printer is connected, select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" b

SET UP THE SOFTWARE43513When installation of Button Manager is finished, you will return to the window of step 12 (p.42). Click the "Close"

SET UP THE SOFTWARE44This completes the installation of the software.• If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as explained in "SE

SET UP THE SOFTWARE4555When you are asked how the printer is connected, select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" b

SET UP THE SOFTWARE469Follow the instructions in the plug and play window to install the MFP driver.Follow the on-screen instructions.This completes t

SET UP THE SOFTWARE4755When you are asked how the printer is connected, select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" b

3CAUTIONSCaution label on the machineThe label ( ) in the fusing area of the machine indicates the following:: Caution, risk of danger: Caution, hot s

SET UP THE SOFTWARE488When the model selection window appears, select model name of your machine and click the "Next" button.Follow the on-s

SET UP THE SOFTWARE4952Click the "MFP Driver" button.To view detailed information on the software, click the "Display Readme" butt

SET UP THE SOFTWARE506Select the network printer that is shared and click the "OK" button.Ask your network administrator for the server name

515SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGERButton Manager is a software program that works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine.To scan using

SET UP THE SOFTWARE525Select "Start this program" and select "Sharp Button Manager F" from the pull-down menu.6Click the "App

SET UP THE SOFTWARE535Windows 98/Me/20001Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel".2Do

SET UP THE SOFTWARE546Select "Sharp Button Manager F" in "Send to this application".7Click the "Apply" button.8Repeat St

555CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTERConnecting a USB cableFollow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer.A USB cable for con

SET UP THE SOFTWARE56Connecting a parallel cable1Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable.2Insert the cable into the parallel interface co

576Chapter 66The machine includes a USB connector and a parallel connector as standard equipment.When the USB connector is used, the printer and scann

4Cautions on handling the machineBe careful in handling the machine as follows to maintain the performance of this machine. Do not drop the machine, s

58USING THE PRINTER MODEThe procedure for loading paper for printing is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.14).BASIC

596USING THE SCANNER MODEThe procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.20).SCANNING USING THE K

PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS60Button Manager scan menuFor information on Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file. The names in the Butt

616HOW TO USE THE ONLINE MANUALThe online manual provides detailed instructions for operating the unit as a printer and scanner. It also provides meth

627Chapter 7The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs.USER PROGRAMSThe user settings consist of the followin

USER SETTINGS6374AUTO SHUT-OFF TIME1: 5 MIN.2: 30 MIN.3: 60 MIN.4: 120 MIN.5: 240 MIN.• This function automatically switches the machine to a state th

USER SETTINGS648ROTATE ORIG. IMAGE1: ON2: OFF• When two-sided copying is performed, this function rotates the image on the back of the original. This

USER SETTINGS65714 KEY PRESS TIME1: NORMAL2: 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

USER SETTINGS66Print mode *1The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not in

677SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM1Press the [MENU] key and then press the[ENTER] key.In printer mode, the user programs are accessedby simply

5ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATIONAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.S

USER SETTINGS68Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key en

698Chapter 88Problems related to general use of the machine, the copy function, and software setup are explained here. Be sure to check the problem ca

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE70Error indicatorBlinksINSTALL A TD CARTRIDGE.The TD cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall the TD cartridge.

718TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINEThe following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.Problem Cause and solution PageTh

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE72Problem Cause and solution PagePart of the image is cut off or there is too much blank space.The original was not pla

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE738Paper misfeed.Misfeed occur.→ → → → To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL".79The paper is outside of

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE74Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set.Copying or printing is performed.→ → → → Set the paper size after copying o

758PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWAREIf the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer.To remove the software,

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE76Plug and play screen does not appear (USB only)If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the mach

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE778The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP) (USB only)In Windows 2000/XP, if the

6INTRODUCTIONUsing the manualThis machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximu

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE784Select "FILE:" in the "Print to the following port" list box, and click the "OK" butto

798MISFEED REMOVALWhen a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops copying

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE80A: Misfeed in the paper feed area1Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustratio

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE8182Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be remo

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE824Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round proje

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE838(C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area, remove it in the direction of the arrow while rotating

84TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENTWhen toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TD CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY" will appear in the display.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE8583Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button.4Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remo

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE866Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The

878DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENTThe useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18,000 copies*. When the internal counter reaches approximately 17

7MAIN FEATURESHigh-speed laser copyingFirst-copy time*1 at 300 dpi*2 is only 9.6 seconds.Copying speed is 16 copies per minute. This is ideal for busi

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE885Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The

898CLEANING THE MACHINEProper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular b

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE90Transfer chargerIf copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger usi

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE918TD cartridge and drum cartridge1Remove the TD cartridge and drum cartridge as explained in "TD CARTRIDGE REPLAC

929Chapter 9SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONA number of options are available for the unit which allow you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. Th

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT939Using the AR-D16 with the printer function To use the AR-D16 with the printer function, follow these steps to adjust the settings

9410Chapter 10SPECIFICATIONSModel FO-DC550Type Digital Multifunctional System, DesktopPhotoconductive typeOPC drumDocument glass typeFixedCopy/printin

APPENDIX9510*1The copy time in the case when the power is turned on and copying using the document glass is started immediately after the power save i

APPENDIX96Printer FunctionPrint speed 16ppmResolution 600 dpiMemory Approx. 10MBEmulation SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression)InterfaceIEEE

APPENDIX9710Scanner FunctionType Flatbed scannerScanning method Document glass/RSPFLight sourceTri-color CCD light source (CCD: 3 components; R, G, an