[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES
1. Entering the simulation mode
To enter the serviceman simulation mode, press the keys as follows: Clear Density select Clear Density select To cancel the simulation mode, press the clear key. Flow chart of entering the simulation mode
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Is there a sub code ?

Press the COPY key.
The COPY QUANTITY display blinks to indicate "00" and the machine enters the ready state for sub code input.

Press the clear key.

Within 1sec
Enter the sub code with the COPY QUANTITY key. 10th digit 1st digit: Count up of values: COPY QUANTITY key Count down of values: Zoom key + COPY QUANTITY key
Press the exposure mode selector key.
The current set adjustment value and the counter value are displayed on the COPY QUANTITY displayed Sensor check, etc. are displayed by the alarm lamps, etc. Is it the simulation for

operation check?

To change the current set values, enter with the COPY QUANTITY key. 10th digit: 1st digit: Count up of values: COPY QUANTITY key Count down of values: Zoom key + COPY QUANTITY key
Perform the operation according to the simulation number.
The COPY QUANTITY display blinks to indicate the previously set sub enters the ready 7 state for sub code input. code, and the machine
All displays on the operation panel go off, and the machine enters he ready state for entering he main code.
Enter the main code with the COPY QUANTITY key. 10th digit:
Is another simulation to be performed ?
Is the main code the same ?
1st digit: Count up of values: COPY QUANTITY key Count down of values: Zoom key + COPY QUANTITY key
The entered value is displayed on the COPY QUANTITY display.
Is the sub code displayed ?

Enter the new main code.

The main code is displayed on the COPY QUANTITY display.
All displays on the operation panel go off, and the machine enters the ready state for entering the main code.
The entered value is registered. Press the clear key.
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2. List of simulations

Sim No. Kind of Sub Operation main code code Optical system 01 Mirror scan operation 06 Aging of mirror scanning SPF Individual 02 SPF sensor status display load operation 03 Motor ON 04 Paper feed solenoid ON 05 Pressure release solenoid ON (RSPF) 06 Resist clutch ON (RSPF) 07 Gate solenoid ON (RSPF) Lamp ON 01 Operation panel display check check 02 Fusing lamp, cooling fan operation check 03 Copy lamp ON Machine 01 Paper feed solenoid ON individual load 02 Resist solenoid ON operation Aging 01 Warm-up display and aging with jam 06 Intermittent aging High voltage 01 Developing bias output check 02 Main charger (Grid high) 03 Grid voltage (Low) 06 Transfer charger Other None Toner motor aging Trouble reset None Cancel of troubles other than U2 U2 trouble None Cancel of U2 trouble reset 01 Maintenance counter clear 01 Maintenance cycle setup 02 Mini maintenance cycle setup (Valid only when the destination is set to Japan AB series.) Counter 01 Maintenance counter display display 02 Maintenance preset value display 04 JAM total counter display 05 Total counter display 06 Developer counter display 08 SPF counter display 12 Drum counter display 14 P-ROM version display 17 Copy counter display 18 Printer counter display 19 Scanner mode counter display 21 Scanner counter display 22 SPF JAM counter display Special 01 JAM total counter clear counter clear 04 SPF counter clear 06 Developer counter clear 07 Drum counter clear 08 Copy counter clear 09 Printer counter clear 13 Scanner counter clear 14 SPF JAM total counter clear 15 Scanner mode counter clear Main motor 01 Main motor operation check (Cooling ON fan motor rotation check) 10 Polygon motor ON Sim No. 26 Kind of main code Various setup Sub code Operation Manual feed setup (R) SPF setup Second cassette setup Machine duplex setup Destination setup Machine conditions check Rear edge void setup CE mark support control ON/OFF Developer life-over termination cancel Cancel of stop at drum life over Memory capacity check Polygon motor OFF time setup (Time required for turning OFF after completion of printing) Transfer ON timing control setup Side void setup SPF document rear edge read setup Energy-save mode copy lamp setup Fan control select setup Heater control setup during the scanner mode Paper sensor status display

Motor ON (Operation/Procedure) When the start key is pressed, the SPF motor rotates for 10 sec at the speed corresponding to the currently set magnification ratio. Paper feed solenoid ON (Operation/Procedure) When the start key is pressed, the SPF paper feed solenoid repeats ON (500 ms) and OFF (500 ms) 20 times. Pressure release solenoid ON (RSPF) (Operation/Procedure) When the start key is pressed, the RSPF document transport solenoid (SPFS) repeats ON (500 ms) and OFF (500 ms) 20 times. Resist clutch ON (RSPF) (Operation/Procedure) When the start key is pressed, the RSPF resist clutch (SRRC) repeats ON (500 ms) and OFF (500 ms) 20 times. Gate solenoid ON (RSPF) (Operation/Procedure) When the start key is pressed, the RSPF gate solenoid (SGS) repeats ON (500 ms) and OFF (500 ms) 20 times. Operation panel display check When the PRINT switch is pressed, all LEDs (including 7-segment LEDs) on the operation panel are lighted. (LED check mode) When 1Up key is pressed, the LEDs on the operation panel are lighted individually from the top left to the bottom right in sequence. After completion of all individual lighting, all LEDs are lighted simultaneously. (The 7-segment LED lights the three-digit sections at the same time.) Individual lighting frequency ON: 300ms, OFF: 20ms When the CLEAR key is pressed, this simulation is terminated. When the PRINT switch is pressed in the LED check mode, the machine enters the Key input check mode. Key input check mode When the machine enters the Key input check mode, the value display section indicates Every time any key on the operat ion. panel is pressed, the entered value is added and displayed on the value display section. However, the keys that were pressed once are not counted again. When the PRINT switch is pressed, the entered value is added and displayed for 3 sec and all the LEDs are lighted. (LED lighting check mode) (Note for Key input check mode) Press the PRINT switch at the end. (If it is pressed in the middle of the process, the entered value up to that moment is displayed for 3 sec and the machine enters the LED lighting check mode. (ALL the LEDs are lighted.)) Multiple key inputs are ignored. Fusing lamp, cooling fan operation check When the PRINT switch is pressed, the fusing lamp repeats operations of 500ms-ON and 500ms-OFF 5 times. During that time, the cooling fan motor rotates.
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Main Sub Content code code Copy lamp ON (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the copy lamp is lighted for 5 sec. Paper feed solenoid ON (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the paper feed solenoid selected by the tray select key repeats ON (500ms) and OFF (500ms) 20 times. 02 Resist solenoid ON (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the resist solenoid (RRS) repeats ON (500ms) and OFF (500ms) 20 times. Warm-up display and aging with jam (Operation/Procedure) 1. When the simulation is executed, warming up is started. 2. Warm-up time is counted and displayed every second on the copy quantity display. 3. After completion of warm-up, the time count is stopped and the ready lamp is lighted. 4. Press the clear key to clear the warm-up time display, set the copy quantity, and press the START key, and the machine will copy the set quantity repeatedly. This simulation is canceled by turning off the power or executing any simulation which performs hardware reset. 06 Intermittent aging (Operation/Procedure) 1. When the simulation is executed, warming up is started. 2. After completion of warm-up, the ready lamp is lighted. 3. Set the copy quantity and press the START key, and the machine will copy the set quantity repeatedly. 4. After 3 sec of the interval time from completion of copying the set quantity, the machine will resume copying. 5. The above operation 4 is repeated. This simulation is canceled by turning off the power or executing any simulation which performs hardware reset. Developing bias (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the developing bias is outputted for 30 sec. 02 Main charger (Grid high) (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the main charger output is supplied for 30 sec in the grid voltage HIGH mode. 03 Grid voltage (Low) (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the main charger output is supplied for 30 sec in the grid voltage LOW mode. 06 Transfer charger (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the transfer charger output is supplied for 30 sec. 10 None Toner motor aging (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the toner motor output is supplied for 30 sec. 14 None Cancel of troubles other than U2 (Operation/Procedure) After canceling the trouble, the simulation is also automatically canceled. 16 None Cancel of U2 trouble (Operation/Procedure) 1. When the START key is pressed, the EEPROM total counter check sum is rewritten and the trouble is canceled. 2. After canceling the trouble, the simulation is also automatically canceled. Maintenance counter clear When the PRINT switch is pressed, the maintenance count is cleared and the value 000000 is displayed. Maintenance cycle setup The currently set code (default) of the maintenance cycle is displayed, and the newly set data are saved. Code Setup 3,000 sheets 6,000 sheets 9,000 sheets 13,000 sheets 25,000 sheets *Default Free (999,999 sheets)

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Main Sub Content code code Main motor operation check (Cooling fan motor rotation check) When the PRINT switch is pressed, the main motor (as well as the duplex motor in the duplex model) is operated for 30 sec. If the developing unit is installed at that time, the developing bias, the main charger, and the grid are outputted together in order to avoid toner consumption. Since, in this case, laser discharge is required when stopping the motor, the polygon motor is rotated at the same time. If the developing unit is not installed, the above high voltage is not outputted and only the motor is rotated. : Do not execute this simulation by forcibly turning ON the door ON/OFF switch. 10 Polygon motor ON (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, the polygon motor is operated for 30 sec. Manual feed setup (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set bypass code number is displayed. 2. Enter the code number corresponding to the bypass and press the START key, and the setting will be changed. Code number 02 Bypass Single bypass Multi bypass
(R) SPF setup When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the SPF code number is displayed. Enter the code number corresponding to the SPF and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number 2 SPF SPF not installed SPF installed RSPF installed
Second cassette setup (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number of the second cassette is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the start key. The setting is changed. Code number Second cassette Without second cassette With second cassette
Machine duplex setup (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set duplex code number is displayed. 2. Enter the code number corresponding to the duplex and press the ENTER key, and the setup will be changed. Code number Duplex Without Duplex With Duplex
Destination setup When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the destination code number is displayed. Enter the code number corresponding to the destination and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number Destination Inch series EX JAPAN AB series JAPAN AB series China (EX JAPAN AB series + Chinese paper support)
Machine conditions check When this simulation is executed, the current machine setup is displayed. CPM 10 cpm 12 cpm 13 cpm 14 cpm 15 cpm Copy quantity display 15
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Main Sub Content code code Rear edge void setup When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the rear edge void code number is displayed. Enter the code number corresponding to the rear edge void and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number 30 Rear edge void setup Rear edge void provided * Default Rear edge void not provided

CE mark support control ON/OFF When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the CE mark support code number is displayed. Enter the code number corresponding to the CE mark support setup and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number CE mark support setup CE mark support control OFF * Default (100V series) CE mark support control ON
The default for CE-support 200V series is 1. 37 Developer life-over termination cancel When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. Enter a desired code number and press the PRINT switch, and the new setup is enabled. Code number 38 Setup Developer life-over termination Developer life-over termination cancel
Cancel of stop at drum life over When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number Setup Stop at drum life over * Default (AL model) Cancel of stop at drum life over
Memory capacity check When this simulation is executed, the current memory capacity is displayed. Code number Setup 8 Mbyte 16 Mbyte
Polygon motor OFF time setup (Time required for turning OFF after completion of printing) When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number Setup 0 sec 30 sec * Default 60 sec 90 sec
Transfer ON timing control setup (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed. (For any number different from the following ones, the default time is automatically set.) Code number Setting Default (330 msec) 40 msec 30 msec 20 msec 10 msec Default (330 msec) +10 msec +20 msec +30 msec +40 msec
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Main Sub Content code code Side void setup (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number of the side void amount is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the start key. The setting is changed. Code number Setting 0 mm 0.5 mm 1.0 mm 1.5 mm 2.0 mm * Default 2.5 mm 3.0 mm 3.5 mm 4.0 mm 4.5 mm 5.0 mm
SPF document rear edge read setup + Fax document rear edge scan setup. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. Enter the desired code number and press the START key, and the display will be changed. The document rear edge scanning area in SPF reduction (less than 100%) copy is changed. The code number is changeable in the range of 0 8. The default value is 4, and 2 mm of the document rear edge is cut. When the value is changed by 1, the area is changed by 1 mm. Energy-save mode copy lamp setup Used to set half-ON (50%)/OFF of the copy lamp in the pre-heat mode. When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number Setup Copy lamp half-ON (50%) * Default Copy lamp OFF

Fan control select setup Used to set the cooling fan operation mode. When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number Setup 1-speed fan control 2-speed fan control * Default when starting mass production
Heater control setup during the scanner mode When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number of heater control setup is displayed. Enter a desired code number of heater control setup and press the PRINT switch, and the new setup is enabled. Code number Heater control setup Heater control ON * Default (Except for Europe) Heater control OFF * Default (For Europe only)
Paper sensor status display Indicates the paper sensor status using the lamps on the operation panel. Sensor name Before-resist paper sensor (PPD1) Fusing section paper sensor (PPD2) Paper exit sensor (POD) 2nd CS paper sensor (PPD3) New drum cartridge sensor (PUIS) Single manual feed paper sensor (MFD) Display lamp Developer cartridge replacement lamp JAM lamp Photoconductor cartridge replacement lamp 2nd cassette lamp Zoom lamp AE lamp
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Main Sub Content code code Fusing temperature setup (Normal copy) (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed. Code number 04 Set temperature (C) 195 (* Default) 200
Fusing temperature setup 2 (Operation/Procedure) 1. When this simulation is executed, the currently set code number is displayed. 2. Enter the code number and press the START key, and the setting will be changed. Code number Set temperature (C) (* Default) 175 180
Fusing temperature setup in duplex copy In duplex copy, this setup value is added to the fusing temperature of single copy. When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number is displayed. Enter the code number and press the PRINT switch to enable the setup. Code number Temperature shift (C) 0C * Default 8C 6C 4C 2C 0C +2C +4C +6C +8C
Setup of fusing control of postcard size paper Code number Setup Cancel * Default Setup

The default for Japan model is 1.
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Main Sub Content code code Copy density adjustment (300dpi) Used to set the copy density in each mode. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, warm-up and shading operations are performed and the current setup is displayed in two digits (default: 50). Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys. Press the PRINT switch and a copy is made according to the new setup. The greater the setup value is, the darker the copy is. The smaller the setup value is, the brighter the copy is. Only EXP.3 copy is made in this simulation. When set to a darker level, Exp.1 and Exp.5 copies also become darker. When set to a brighter level, Exp.1 and Exp.5 copies also become brighter. Press the CLEAR key to save the setup and exit from the simulation mode. Use the copy mode select key to select a copy mode. The setup value of the selected copy mode is displayed on the copy quantity display. (adjustment range: 0 99) Copy mode AE mode (300dpi) TEXT mode (300dpi) PHOTO mode TS mode (TEXT) (300dpi) TS mode (AE) (300dpi) 02 Display lamp AE mode lamp TEXT mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp TEXT mode lamp & PHOTO mode lamp AE mode lamp & PHOTO mode lamp
Copy density adjustment (600dpi) Used to set the copy density in each mode. (Operation/Procedure) When this simulation is executed, the machine performs warm-up and shading, and the current setup value is displayed in two digits. (Default: 50) Use the copy quantity key to change the setup value, and press the PRINT switch to make a copy with the new setup. The greater the setup value is, the darker the copy is, and vise versa. Only EXP.3 copy is made. If it is set to a darker density, EXP.1 and EXP.5 copies also become darker. If it is set to a brighter density, they also become brighter. When the CLEAR key is pressed, the entered setup value is saved and the simulation is terminated. Any copy mode can be selected with the copy mode select key. The setup value of the selected copy mode is displayed on the copy quantity display. (Setup range: 0 99) Copy mode AE mode (600dpi) TEXT mode (600dpi) PHOTO mode TS mode (TEXT) (600dpi) TS mode (AE) (600dpi) Display lamp AE mode lamp TEXT mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp TEXT mode lamp & PHOTO mode lamp AE mode lamp & PHOTO mode lamp

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Main Sub Content code code Image sharpness adjustment Used to adjust the clear/shading-off of an image in each mode. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, warm-up and shading operations are performed and the current setup value is displayed. (Default: 1) Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys. Press the PRINT switch and a copy is made according to the new setup. When the clear key is pressed, the entered setup value is saved and the simulation is terminated. Setup value 2 Image quality Shading off Standard * Default Clear
Any desired copy mode can be selected with the copy mode select key. The code number of the selected copy mode is displayed on the copy quantity display. Copy mode AE mode TEXT mode PHOTO mode TS mode (TEXT) TS mode (AE) 32 Display lamp AE mode lamp TEXT mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp TEXT mode lamp & PHOTO mode lamp AE mode lamp & PHOTO mode lamp
Copier color reproduction setup Used to set color reproduction for each mode. Colors which are easily copied or which are not easily copied are selected. Setup value 2 Easy-to-copy colors Purple/Blue/Red Light blue/Green/Blue Yellow/Red/Green Difficult-to-copy colors Yellow/Green/Light blue Purple/Red/Yellow Blue/Light blue/Purple
This setup does not affect black-and-white copies. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current setup of the code number for each copy mode is displayed. (Default: 0) Change the setup value with the copy quantity keys and press the Print switch. A copy will be made according to the setup. At that time, the color component used for copying is changed. When the clear key is pressed, the entered code number is saved and the simulation mode is terminated. Any desired copy mode can be selected with the copy mode select key. The selected copy mode is displayed on the copy quantity display. Code number 2 Component of use Green * Default Red Blue Display lamp AE mode lamp TEXT mode lamp PHOTO mode lamp
Copy mode AE mode (including TS) TEXT mode (including TS) PHOTO mode
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Main Sub Content code code Front/rear (main scanning) direction and scan (sub scanning) direction magnification ratio adjustment (1) Front/rear direction magnification ratio auto correction: The width of the reference line marked on the shading correction plate is scanned to perform automatic correction of the front/rear (main scanning) direction magnification ratio as well as automatic setup of the OC/document center offset value and of the image scan start position. In addition, the black level automatic adjustment is performed simultaneously. The OC/document center offset value and the image scan start position automatically set in this simulation, can be checked by the respective manual setup simulation for each adjustment shown below. OC/document center offset Image scan start position Sim50-10 Sim50-01 Center offset adjustment Lead edge image position

(2) Front/rear direction magnification ratio manual correction: By key operations, the front/rear (main scanning) direction magnification ratio is set by changing the setup value of the ZOOM DATA register to AISC. (3) Scan direction magnification ratio correction: The scan direction magnification ratio in the OC mode is set by changing the scan speed. (4) SPF mode scan direction magnification ratio correction: The SPF mode scan direction magnification ratio is set by changing the scan speed. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed in two digits. (Center value: 50) Press the copy mode select key to select each setup mode and the setup display will change accordingly. In the case of the front/rear direction automatic adjustment. To perform the automatic adjustment, place the gray gradation chart (UKOG-0162FCZZ) face down so as to fit with the left center of the platen with the darker side (Density 10) on the left of OC.

10 Back of the chart

When the PRINT switch is pressed, the mirror base unit moves to the shading white board, and the width of the reference line is scanned, and the correction value is calculated, and the value is saved. After completion of the automatic adjustment, press the density adjustment Down key, and the black level will be displayed in hexadecimal number (3 digits) of 12bits. For manual adjustment, enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, the set value will be saved and a copy will be made. When the clear key is pressed, the value entered will be saved and the simulation will be terminated. (Increasing the setup value by 1 increases 0.1%.) Adjustment mode Front/rear direction magnification ratio automatic correction and black level adjustment Front/rear direction magnification ratio manual correction Scan direction magnification ratio correction SPF mode scan direction magnification ratio correction Lamp ON AE lamp TEXT lamp PHOTO lamp AE, TEXT, PHOTO lamps
In the front/rear direction magnification ratio automatic correction (1) When the calculated value of the scan correction value is within 5%, is displayed. (Cause) Erroneous position of the reference line on the white board, improper installation of the lens unit, etc. (2) In case of a scan error of the reference line, the jam lamp lights up. (Cause) CCD error, no white board installed. If the automatic correction of the magnification ratio cannot provide a satisfactory result, use the manual correction.

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Main Sub Content code code Flash ROM program writing mode (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, d is displayed on the display and the machine enters the Flash ROM program writing mode. Use the writing tool to write the program from PC. During writing, the display indicates as shown below. After completion of downloading, turn OFF/ON the power to reset. Status Download data reception Data erase start Data writing (Boot section) Data writing (program section) Sum check Download complete Error state Display d ON d ON d ON d ON d ON 0FF ON E * ON Pre-heat lamp ON OFF Blink Blink ON OFF OFF Ready lamp OFF ON OFF Blink ON OFF OFF
* in an error display indicates the error position. Data reception error Loader function transfer FLASH ROM delete FLASH ROM writing (Boot section) FLASH ROM writing (Program section) Sum check (Loader section) Sum check (Boot section) Sum check (Program section)
Lead edge image position Used to adjust the copy image position and the lead edge void quantity on the copy paper. The adjustment is made by adjusting the image scan start position and the print start position (resist roller ON timing) at 100%. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed the current setup value is displayed in two digits. (Center value: 50) Press the copy mode select key to select your desired coy mode, and the display will change. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, and the setup value will be saved and a copy will be made. Press the clear key to save the setup value and exit from the simulation mode. When the adjustment is made for the main cassette feed, all the adjustment values at all the paper feed ports become the same. (Increasing the setup value by 1 corresponds to about 0.1mm shift.) Adjustment mode Print start position (Main cassette paper feed) Print start position (2nd cassette paper feed) Print start position (Manual paper feed) Image lead edge void quantity Image scan start position Image rear edge void quantity SPF image scan start position (Adjustment procedure) AE ON TEXT ON PHOTO ON 1. Set the print start position (A), the lead edge void quantity (B) and the scan start position (C) to 0, and make a copy at 100%. 2. Measure the image loss quantity (R mm) of the scale. (Example) Set C = 10 R (mm) (Example: Set 40.) Distance from the paper lead edge When the value C is increased by 10, the image loss is decreased by 1mm. to the image lead edge: H = 5mm (Default: 50) Image loss: 3. Measure the distance (H mm) from the paper lead edge to the image print R = 4mm start position. Set A = 10 H (mm) (Example: set 50) 5mm When the value A is increased by 1mm, the image lead edge is shifted to the paper lead edge by 1mm. (Default: 50) 4. Set the lead edge void quantity to B = 50 (2.5mm). (Default: 50) 10mm When the value B is increased by 10, the void is increased by about 1mm. (When set to 25 or less, the void becomes zero.) The SPF adjustment is performed by adjusting the SPF image scan start position. Lamp ON AE, main cassette lamp AE, 2nd cassette lamp AE, manual feed lamp TEXT lamp PHOTO lamp AE, TEXT, PHOTO lamp AE, TEXT lamp

: Supported if the model is installed and skipped if it is not installed.
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Main Sub Content code code Center offset adjustment Used to adjust the copy image position on the copy paper and the center offset position when scanning a document. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, and the entered value will be saved and a copy will be made. When the clear key is pressed, the entered value will be saved and the simulation will be terminated. (When the setup value is increased by 1, shift is increased by 0.1mm.) Adjustment mode Print center offset (Main cassette paper feed) Print center offset (2nd cassette paper feed) Print center offset (Manual paper feed) OC/document center offset SPF/RSPF (front) document center offset Lamp ON AE, main cassette lamp AE, 2nd cassette lamp AE, manual paper feed lamp AE, TEXT lamp AE, TEXT, PHOTO lamp
: Supported only for installing models, and skipped for not-installing models. When the setup value is too great, outside of the shading area may be read, and black streaks may be produced on the edges. When the adjustment value is increased, the image is shifted to the left. When the adjustment value is decreased, the image is shifted to the right. Memory reverse position adjustment in duplex copy When this simulation is executed, the current setup value of correction is displayed. Enter the correction value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, and the entered value will be saved. (Correction value 1 99, correction zero = 0, or 50) When the correction value is set to 0, the correction value is written as 50. Front surface printing in the S-D mode and printing on even pages in the D-S mode are reverse memory copy operations from the document rear edge section. When, therefore, the output image print position adjustment is required, adjust as follows: In the reverse memory copy operation, if the document scan direction is in the direction of the arrow in the figure, the scan rear edge section of the image is printed first. When, therefore, the print lead edge is shifted, set the reference chart so that the reference position is in the rear edge section, and use this simulation to adjust so that the print image lead edge comes to the lead edge. Since printing is performed by processing the scanned image from the scan end position to the scan lead edge, the print lead edge position adjustment is performed by changing the end data position stored in memory with the simulation setup value.

Document transport direction Scan lead edge
Paper transport direction Print lead edge Lead edge void (1) Print start position
Scan end position (Default: Scan cut by void (1)) Scan rear edge Scan direction
Rear edge void Print rear edge
Duplex copy rear edge void adjustment Used to adjust the rear edge void quantity in duplex copy. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed the current setup value is displayed in two digits. (Center value: 50 However, setup 50 = setup 0) When the correction value is set to 0, the correction value is written as 50. Press the copy mode select key to select your desired copy mode, and the display will change. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, and the setup value will be saved and a copy will be made. (The paper information is cleared for every copying.) Press the clear key to save the setup value and exit from the simulation mode. (Increasing the setup value by 1 increases the void quantity by about 0.1mm.) Adjustment mode Image cut rear edge void quantity (RSPF) Paper rear edge void quantity Print start position (Duplex back) RSPF (Back) original center offset Lamp ON AE lamp TEXT lamp PHOTO lamp AE, TEXT, PHOTO lamps
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Main Sub Content code code Resist quantity adjustment Used to adjust the contact pressure of paper against the machine resist roller and the RSPF resist roller. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, the current setup value is displayed. Enter the adjustment value with the 10-key and press the PRINT switch, the entered set value will be saved and a copy will be made. When the clear key is pressed, the entered value will be saved and the machine will exit from the simulation mode. Adjustment mode Main cassette paper feed 2nd cassette paper feed Manual paper feed RSPF document feed (front) RSPF document feed (back) duplex back Lamp ON AE, main cassette lamp AE, 2nd cassette lamp AE, manual paper feed lamp AE, TEXT, PHOTO lamp AE, TEXT lamp TEXT, PHOTO lamp
: Supported only for installing models, and skipped for not-installing models. SPF scan position automatic adjustment Place a black chart so that it covers the SPF scan glass and the OC glass, and execute the simulation with the OC cover open, the mirror unit scans from the home position to the SPF scan position to identify the SPF glass cover edge position by the difference in the CCD output levels of the SPF glass cover edge and the OC side document glass. Default is 50. Adjustment range is 0 99. Adjustment increment: 1 = about 0.127mm If this adjustment is performed properly, the adjustment value is displayed. If it is abnormal, the jam lamp lights up. If the adjustment is not made properly, is displayed. Polygon motor check (HSYNC output check) (Operation/Procedure) When the START key is pressed, HSYNC is performed and the polygon motor is rotated for 30 sec. At that time, the Zoom lamp is lit for 100msec for every 3 times that the HSYNC is detected. Shading check Used to display the detection level of the white board for shading. (Operating procedure) When the PRINT switch is pressed, the mirror base unit moves to the white board for shading to light the copy lamp. Under this state, the level of one pixel at the CCD center which is not corrected for 10sec in 1 sec, and the result is displayed on the value display section. Self print Print of one page is made regardless of the status of the optical system. (Operating procedure) When this simulation is executed, warm-up is performed and the ready lamp is lighted. Enter the code number with the 10-key, and select the cassette with the cassette select key and press the PRINT switch, and paper feed operation will be made from the selected cassette and printing of the selected pattern will be made. Printing is in 1by2 mode, or grid pattern. Code number Pattern 1by2 Grid pattern

2 99: print in 1by2.

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 16

4. Trouble codes

A. Trouble codes list
Main Sub Trouble content code code EDuplex model memory setup error, memory notdetected error 02 HSYNC not detected. F5 H2 H3 H4 LCCD black level trouble CCD white level trouble Shading trouble (White correction) Laser output trouble Detail of trouble The memory is not set properly or the memory capacity is not set to the duplex setup (6M). Cancel method: Set SIM 26-39 code number to 2. LSU (laser diode, reception element, APC circuit) trouble LSU drive circuit (ASIC) trouble CCD drive circuit (CCD PWB, ASIC, harness) trouble CCD drive circuit (CCD PWB, ASIC harness) trouble Copy lamp lighting trouble (Copy lamp, inverter PWB) Dirt on white plate for scanning white level

L4 L6 U2

LSU (laser diode, reception element, APC circuit) trouble LSU drive circuit (ASIC) trouble Copy lamp disconnection Copy lamp or copy lamp drive circuit (inverter PWB) trouble trouble Copy lamp disconnection Thermistor open detection The fusing thermistor is open. Heat roller abnormally high The fusing temperature rises above 240C. temperature Heat roller abnormally low The fusing temperature does not reach 185C within 27 sec of turning on the power, or the fusing temperature temperature keeps at 140C. Feeding is not completed The white area and the black marking on the shading plate are used to obtain the difference in the CCD within the specified time level values for judgment of lock. When the difference in the levels of which and black is small, it is judged after starting feeding. that the black mark could not be scanned by lock and the trouble code L1 is displayed. (The scan head locking switch is locked) Return is not completed When the mirror base is returned for the specified time (6 sec) in mirror initializing after turning on the within the specified time. power, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not turn ON. Or when the mirror base is returned for the specified time (about 6 sec) after start of copy return, the mirror home position sensor (MHPS) does not turn ON. Main motor lock When the main motor encoder pulse is not detected for 100 msec. Polygon motor lock The lock signal (specified rpm signal) does not return within a certain time (about 20 sec) from starting the polygon motor rotation Counter sum check error When the counter check sum value stored in the EEPROM is abnormal. EEPROM serial When a communication trouble occurs with the EEPROM. communication error
AR-122E/152E/153E/157E SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES 10 - 17

Original guide Feeding roller Original feeder tray cover

Original exit area

250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-D16)
The paper feed unit provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the unit and a greater choice of paper size readily available for copying. The procedures for loading paper in the paper tray of paper feed unit, changing the paper size, and selecting the paper tray are same as for the paper tray in the unit. See "LOADING THE PAPER TRAY" (p.8) and "SELECTING THE TRAY" (p.19).

Lower side cover

Using the paper feed unit with the printer function (when the AR-PG2 is installed)
When the printer/scanner expansion kit is installed on the unit, the AR-D16 can also be used with the printer function. To use the AR-D16 with the printer function, follow these steps to adjust the settings in the printer driver. The printer driver cannot be set for use with the AR-D16 when opened from the application.
Click the "start" button. Click "Control Panel", select "Printer and Other Hardware", and then click "Printer and Faxes".
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select "Setting" and click "Printers".
Click the "SHARP AR-153E" printer driver icon and from the "File" menu select "Properties".
On Windows 95/98/Me, click the "SHARP AR-153E" printer driver icon, select "Properties" from the "File" menu, and then click the "Setup" tab.
Click the "Utility" tab. Select "Two trays" for "Input tray option", and click "OK".
The printer driver closes. This completes the settings needed to use the AR-D16.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

The procedure for installing the software for the optional AR-PG2 Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit and the operation of the printer/scanner is explained here. Information on how to use the online manual is also provided. Illustrations of driver screens and other computer screens show the screens that appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Some of the names that appear in these illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating systems. The following term is used in this chapter.

CD-ROM

Means the supplied CD-ROM with the SHARP Personal MFP series software.
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP PERSONAL MFP SERIES
The supplied CD-ROM includes software for this unit.

MFP driver

Scanner driver
Permits you to operate scanning function of this unit with TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant application.

Printer driver

Enables you to use the printer function of this unit with your computer.

Print Status Window

The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the status monitor window.

Sharpdesk

An integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage document and image files and launch applications.

Button Manager

Button Manager enabling the SCANNER ( ) key located on the unit. The scanning feature is only available with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP using a USB connection. For users running Windows 95/NT 4.0 or using a parallel connection, only printing is available.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB1.1*1 or bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE 1284) Operating system*2 Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (ServicePack 5 or later)*3, Windows 2000 Professional*3, Windows XP Professional*3, Windows XP Home Edition*3 Display 800 x 600dots (SVGA) display with 256 colors (or better) Hard disk free space 150MB or more Other requirement An environment on which any of the operating systems listed for hardware above can fully operate
*1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model with USB interface equipped as standard. *2 Printing is unavailable in MS-DOS mode. *3 The administrator's authorization is required to install this software using this installer.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

The following table shows the drivers and software that can be installed for each version of Windows and interface connection method. MFP Driver Printer driver/ Scanner driver Print Status Window Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the USB interface connection Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the parallel interface connection Windows 95/NT 4.0 users Available Available*1 Not Available Not Available Available*2 Button Manager

After confirming the message in the "Welcome to Sharpdesk installation" window, click the "Next" button. Read the message in the "Information" window, and then click the "Next" button. When the "Choose Destination Location" window appears, click the "Next" button. When the "Select Program Folder" window appears, click the "Next" button. The setup program will start to copy the files. If the dialog box asking "If you have TIF files saved using Photoshop or Imaging for Windows you should hit Skip" appears, answer the question to continue the Sharpdesk installation. Click the "Finish" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears.
Click the "Close" button when the message to inform you of the completion of the installation appears. When the "Now connect the MFP interface cable to the PC. This will finalize the drivers installation and settings." dialog box appears, click the "OK" button.
Connect the USB interface cable. (p.67)
Windows will detect the MFP and the Plug and Play screen will appear.
Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that appears in your version of Windows to begin the installation.
You have completed the installation of the software.
Installing onto Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000 (Parallel interface)
The software packages with checkmark ( ) on the list on the screen will be installed. Click the "Display README" button to show the information on the selected package. In Windows 95/NT 4.0, "Button Manager" does not appear. In Windows 98/Me/2000, do not select the "Button Manager" checkbox. because this is not supported when using the parallel interface.
The next screen appears. Make sure that the parallel interface cable is not connected, and click "OK".
Windows 95/NT 4.0 Windows 98/Me/2000
Check the contents of the package on the screen, and then click the "Start" button.

The application numbers are initially as follows.
Application number SC1 SC2 SC3 SC4 SC5 SC6
Application launched Sharpdesk (if installed) E-mail (your standard e-mail program in the Windows OS you are using) Fax (if a fax program is installed) OCR (if an OCR program is installed) Microsoft Word (if installed) Any application set in Button Manager

Press the start (

The selected application launches and scanning begins. If the following screen appears, select Button Manager and click "OK". Button Manager starts and the application associated with Button Manager starts. If you want only Button Manager to start in this case, set up Button Manager for use in Windows as explained in "Setting up the Button Manager" (p.56).
Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computer
Follow the steps below to open the scanner driver setup screen. As an example, this instruction is given using Sharpdesk as an image capture application. Scanning is not possible during a copy and print job. The method for starting the scanner driver differs depending on the type of application. Refer to the manual or the help file of your application. When using the scanner driver to scan an original that has been placed in the RSPF/SPF. If you perform a pre-scan (see the online manual or the help file for the scanner driver), the original in the RSPF/SPF will be output to the exit area after scanning. To scan the original after the pre-scan, place the original in the RSPF/SPF once again.

Using the SHARP TWAIN

Place the original(s) you wish to scan on the original table/RSPF/ SPF.
After starting Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu and select "Select Scanner".

Click here

Select "SHARP Personal MFP series", and click the "Select" button.
If you use more than one scanning device, select the scanner you want to use through the application. The method for accessing the "Select Scanner" option, depends upon the application. For more information, see the online manual or the help file of your application.
Select "Acquire Image" from the "File" menu, or click the "Acquire" button ( ).
Set the configuration for scanning (refer to the online manual and help file), and click the "Scan" button.

Scan is started.

Scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP
Windows XP includes as a standard feature an image scanning function. The procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" is explained here. To cancel scanning, click the "Cancel" button in the screen that is displayed.
Click the "start" button , select "Control Panel", and click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras" in the start menu. Click the "SHARP AR-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your unit) icon and click "Get picture" in "Imaging Tasks". The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" appears. Click "Next" and establish the basic settings for scanning.

Weight (Approximately) *5
Model Width Unit dimensions Depth Height Operating conditions 20.4" 19.4" 11.6"
AR-153E 20.4" 19.4" 18.3"
Temperature: 50F to 86F Humidity: 20% to 85% Sound Power Level LwA (1B=10dB) Copying: 6.0 [B], Standby: 3.7 [B] Sound Pressure Level LpA (bystander positions) Copying: 46 [dB (A)], Standby: 23 [dB (A)] Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779. Ozone: less than 0.02 mg/m3 Dust: less than 0.075 mg/m3 Styrene: less than 0.07 mg/m3 Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AR-PG2) 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16) Single pass feeder (AR-SP5)

Noise level

Emission concentration (measurement according to RAL-UZ 62) Optional equipment
*1 Feed paper lengthwise only. *2 Leading and trailing edges. *3 Along the other edges in totals. *4 The trailing edge of the second (Two-side copy mode). *5 Not includes Toner cartridge.

Optional equipment

Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AR-PG2)
Printing system Printing size Print speed Continuous printing Printer Scanner Dry, electrostatic transfer 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" *1 Max. 12 pages/min. (Letter or A4) Max. 99 pages subtractive counter 600 dpi 600 x 1200 dpi SHARP GDI Portrait or landscape USB interface (USB1.1 Standard) / IEEE1284-compliant bi-directional parallel interface (Only for printer)
First-print time (Approximately) 9.6 seconds (Paper: A4) *2 Resolution Emulation Page orientation Interface port
*1 Feed paper lengthwise only. *2 Data transmission time is not included.
Single pass feeder (AR-SP5)
Acceptable originals Power supply Weight Dimensions Weight: 14lbs. to 23.9 lbs. Size: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" Capacity: Up to 30 sheets Drawn from the unit. Approx.6.6 lbs. 19.6" (W) x15.0" (D) x 4.3" (H)
250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16)
Paper size Paper weight Paper capacity Weight Dimensions Power supply 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 21 lbs. bond paper 6.6 lbs. 19.6" (W) x 15.6" (D) x 3.5" (H) Drawn from the unit
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
250-Sheet paper feed unit.. 39
Dark key.. 6, 16 Developer replacement required indicator.. 6, 31, 37 Developer required.. 37 Display.. 6 Displaying total number of copies.. 24

NOTICE

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eia.org
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. www.sharp-usa.com
Printed on Recycled Paper

PRINTED IN CHINA

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Contents

1 How to Use the Online Manual
How to Use the Online Manual 1

4 Troubleshooting

Identifying Unit Problems Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer Check Your Computer Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP) Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position Nothing Prints Poor Scanning Result The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Unable to Scan the Image Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software 33 34

2 Print

Printing Overview Basic Printing Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button Printer Driver Settings Printing a Watermark Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Page Two-sided Printing (AR-157E only) Outline of the Print Status Window 10

5 Index 3 Scan

Scanning Overview Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP) Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) Outline of Button Manager Button Manager Settings 21 22
How to Use the Online Manual
This Online Manual provides instruction for the operation of your new unit. Please read the following explanation of how to use the Online Manual, and then search for the information that you need. For more information about computers, operating systems and Acrobat Reader, please refer to the relevant manual or help file. How to Control the Online Manual
Click this button to display the Table of Contents of the Online Manual. From the Table of Contents you can jump to various pages. Click this button to display the Index of the Online Manual. From the Index you can jump to various pages. Takes you back page by page. To return to the previous link, click the ( ) button on the menu bar of the Acrobat Reader.

CONTENTS INDEX

Takes you forward page by page.
Following links Links can connect parts of a document to other parts for further information. In this document, green colored letters are linked areas. To follow a link, select a hand tool ( ), a zoom tool or a selection tool. Position the pointer over the linked area on the page until the pointer changes to a hand with a pointing finger ( ). Then click the link. Using Bookmarks This online manual has Bookmarks on the main pages of each section. You can move to the desired pages by simply clicking its bookmark.

Select the paper size for "Fit To Paper Size", which corresponds to the size of paper in the unit. Now, the printed image will automatically fit the paper set in the unit.
Paper Size: Letter Fit To Paper Size: Invoice
Letter size document (Paper Size)
Invoice size paper (Fit To Paper Size)
Printing Multiple Pages on One Page
This feature allows you to print two or four document pages onto a single page. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen, select "2-Up" or "4-Up" for "N-Up Printing" on the "Main" tab.
The "N-Up Printing" setting is not available when "Fit To Paper Size" is selected.
Reference: Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper

Border

"2-Up"

"4-Up"

If you select the "Border" checkbox, border lines will be printed on each page.
Two-sided Printing (AR-157E only)
You can print on both sides of the paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select "2Sided (Book)" or "2-Sided (Tablet)" from "Document Style" in the "Main" tab.
When using two-sided printing, select "Tray 1" or "Tray 2" for the "Paper Source" in the "Paper" tab.
The following example shows the result when portrait data is printed on both sides of the paper.
Print data Printing result 2-Sided (Book) 2-Sided (Tablet)
The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the side.
The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the top.
Outline of the Print Status Window
When printing begins, the Print Status Window activates and appears on the screen. The Print Status Window is a program designed to show the current printer status including the document name being printed and error messages.
Status icon This icon informs you of the print status.
Status window Provides details on the current status of the print job. Document Name Displays the name of the active print job.
Tab Index which allows you to switch between the two setup screens.
"Cancel Job" button Click this button during printing to cancel the job that is currently being executed. "Help" button Click this button to display help file for the Print Status Window.
"Close" button Click this button to close the Print Status Window.

Scanning Overview

The environment in which the unit's scanning function can be used is subject to certain limitations. For details, see "BEFORE INSTALLATION" in the Operation Manual.

"Scanning Position" menu Select the desired scanning position from "Platen" (original table) or "SPF".
Select "SPF" when you placed the original in the RSPF/SPF. On the unit Note without RSPF/SPF, this setting is fixed to "Platen".
"Scanning Mode" menu Switch the scanning mode between the "Preset" and "Custom Settings" screen. For details on each of these settings, click the "Help" button to display Help. "Preview" button Previews the document.
"Scan" button Click to scan an original or image according to your preferences. Before clicking the "Scan" button, check if your preferences are set correctly. To cancel your scanning job after clicking the "Scan" button, press the Note [Esc] key on your keyboard or the clear ( ) key on the unit.
If "Preview" is canceled by immediately pressing the [Esc] key on your keyboard or the clear ( ) key on the unit, there may be no images displayed on the preview screen.
"Help" button Click to display the help file for the scanner driver.
Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 4)

Preview screen

"Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button Click when the preview screen is displayed to automatically set the scanning area.
Click the "Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button to adjust the scanning area automatically. Entire preview screen
Preview window Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify the scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the window.
"Brightness/Contrast" button Click to change to the "Brightness/Contrast" screen and adjust the brightness and contrast settings for scanning.
Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP) (part 1)
If you are using Windows XP, you can use the WIA driver to scan from Sharpdesk, Paint and other WIA-compliant applications. The procedure for scanning using Paint is explained in the following.

"OK" button Click to save your settings, and exit the dialog box. "Cancel" button Click this button to exit the dialog box without making any changes to the settings.
"Application Selection" area Select the start-up application here. "Help" button Click this button to display the help file for Button Manager. "Apply" button Click to save your settings without closing the dialog box.
You can specify and change your six scan menu options from six functions. Refer to Button Manager Settings to specify and change the scan menu options.
Close the source application before using the SCANNER key on the unit.

Button Manager Settings

After being installed, Button Manager normally keeps active under the Windows operating system. Follow the steps shown below to set scan options as you like. For details on the settings in the setting screen of Button Manager, see Button Manager Help.
Right-click the Button Manager icon ( bar. ) on the task
Set up the "Color Mode", "Edge" and other scan settings in the "Scan Setup" area. When "SPF" is selected in the ScanMenu, only the original loaded in the RSPF/SPF can be scanned. If an application other than "Sharpdesk" is selected in the "Application Selection" area, only one original can normally be scanned. If "Sharpdesk" is selected, multiple originals can be scanned.
If the Button Manager icon does not appear on the task bar, click the "start" button, select "All Programs" ("Programs" on Windows 98/Me/2000), select "SHARP Personal MFP series", and then click "Button Manager" to start Button Manager.
Select "Settings" from the displayed pop-up menu. The setting screen of Button Manager will open.
Reference: Outline of Button Manager
Click the tab of the scan menu you want to set up.
Click the "OK" button. You have completed the settings.
Set up the start-up application in the "Application Selection" area.
Identifying Unit Problems
When any trouble has occurred in the unit, first, verify whether you can make a copy or not with the unit. Check the items shown below when the unit does not work properly but it can make a copy.
Reference: If any copier trouble occurs, refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Operation Manual.
Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer

Check Your Computer

Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP)
What type of trouble do you have?
Printing trouble Scanning trouble

Printing trouble

When one of the troubles listed below occurs while printing, check the corresponding item. Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position Nothing Prints Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

Scanning trouble

When one of the troubles listed below occurs while scanning data, check the corresponding item. Poor Scanning Result The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Unable to Scan the Image Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software
Make sure that the unit is not working. You cannot print from your computer or scan from the unit while the unit is making copies.
The unit's scanning function can only be used if the unit is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
If you fail to solve the problem after verifying all the items listed above, please contact your authorized SHARP service center.
If the USB cable becomes disconnected
If the USB cable becomes disconnected, even only once during the unit's operation, then printing and scanning may be disrupted. If this occurs, check the USB cable and ensure that it is securely connected, then restart the computer. Interface cables compatible with this unit are USB and parallel cables. Check which type of cable is supported by your computer, and then purchase one of the following cables accordingly: USB cable Shielded twisted pair cable (6 feet Max.: high-speed transmission equivalent) Parallel interface cable IEEE 1284 - Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (6 feet Max.)
CHECK1 Is the interface cable compatible with the unit and computer?
The unit's scanning function can only be used if the unit is connected to your computer with a Caution USB cable.
CHECK2 Is the interface cable connected securely?
Check if the interface cable is securely plugged into the connectors of the unit and computer. It is also advisable to ensure that the connector pins are not bent.
Reference: See "CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE" in the Operation Manual for more details on interface connection.
CHECK3 Are any other USB peripherals being connected along with the unit?
If other USB peripherals are connected through the same hub, disconnect them to see if the problem still exists.
CHECK3 If your computer is connected to the unit through the parallel port, is the parallel port (LPT) mode set to other than EPP mode?
The unit may not operate correctly if the parallel port mode is set to EPP mode. To set the parallel port mode to a mode other than EPP mode, refer to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of the computer. ECP mode is recommended to obtain the best performance from the unit. Note that some computers may use different names for the modes. If you are using Windows XP, the "Found New Hardware Wizard" may appear after you change the port setting. In this case, click the "Cancel" Caution button to close the wizard, and then reinstall the printer driver as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Operation Manual.

Reference: Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)
CHECK1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space?
To use this unit, you must have an adequate amount of hard disk space. If there is insufficient hard disk space, delete unnecessary files to increase the free space of the hard disk. If there is insufficient memory, close unnecessary applications to increase memory available for printing or scanning. If you are still unable to print or scan, install more memory into your computer.
CHECK2 Is your hard disk fragmented?
When data is frequently stored/deleted, the hard disk may become fragmented causing a reduction in printing or scanning speed. In this case it is recommended to defragment your hard disk. You may use the Windows tools or a commercially available hard disk defragmenting tool.
Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)
Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", and then click "Performance and Maintenance". On Windows 98/Me/2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Click "System", click the "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. "Universal Serial Bus controllers" will appear in the list of devices.
If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the unit to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the power of both devices, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available.
Click the ( ) icon beside the "Universal Serial Bus controllers".
Two items will display, your Controller chipset type and Root Hub. If these items appear, you can use the USB port. If the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" shows a yellow exclamation point or does not appear, you must check your computer manual for USB troubleshooting or contact your computer manufacturer.
When you make sure that the USB port is enabled, install the software, referring to "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Operation Manual.
! If the "System" icon does not appear on Windows Me, click "view all Control Panel options" to view it. ! On Windows 98/Me, double-click the "System" icon and click the "Device Manager" tab. ! On Windows 2000, double-click the "System" icon, click the "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button.

CHECK2 Is the ONLINE indicator off?
The ONLINE indicator on the operation panel turns off while the unit is used for copying. Printing is not possible at this time. When copying is finished, the ONLINE indicator will turn on after the set auto clear time elapses, and the unit will be ready for printing. You can also press the clear ( ) key twice or press the ONLINE key to make the unit ready for printing.
CHECK3 Is your unit selected correctly in the current application for the print job?
When choosing "Print" from the "File" menu located in applications, be sure you have selected "SHARP ARXXXX" (where XXXX is the model name of your unit) printer displayed in the "Print" dialog box.
If you still cannot print after confirming the "SHARP ARXXXX" (where XXXX is the model name of your unit) printer driver icon, the printer driver may not have been installed correctly. In this case, delete SHARP Personal MFP series software and then reinstall it.
Reference: Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

Check here.

Poor Scanning Result
CHECK4 Have you adjusted the brightness and contrast suitably?
If you are scanning with a TWAIN-compliant application and the resulting image has unsuitable brightness or contrast (for example it is too bright), activate the "Auto Brightness/Contrast Adjustment" setting on the "Main" tab of the "Custom Settings" screen. Click the "Brightness/Contrast" button to adjust the brightness and the contrast viewing the scanned output image on the screen. If you are scanning with a WIA-compliant application or the "Scanner and Camera Wizard", click "Adjust the quality of the scanned picture" or the "Custom settings" button, and adjust the brightness and contrast in the screen that appears.
If you get poor quality as a result of a scanning job, and you cannot improve the quality by changing preferences, refer to the check list shown below. CHECK1 Is the original clean?

Restart your computer. The deletion of the MFP driver and Button Manager is completed when you restart your computer. If you wish to reinstall, follow the instructions in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" in the Operation Manual.
Delete the "SHARP MFP driver" and the "Button Manager (SHARP Personal MFP series)" from the list of applications. For more information, refer to your operating manual or to the help files for your operating system.
N-up printing Nothing Prints Scanning Mode Scanning Overview Scanning Position Select Device Set-up Screen Settings Button Manager Printer driver Scanner driver Scanner and Camera Wizard TWAIN driver WIA driver Starting Button Manager Printer driver 6 11
Application Selection 21 "Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button 15 Basic Printing Border "Brightness/Contrast" button Button Manager Button Manager Settings Document Style Fit To Page Fit To Paper Size Help Button Manager Print Status Window Printer driver Scanner driver TWAIN driver WIA driver How to Use the Online Manual Interface Main Margin MFP driver 7 7
Outline of Button Manager 21 Outline of the Print Status Window 10 Overview Print 2 Scan 11 Paper Size "Preview" button Scanner and Camera Wizard TWAIN driver WIA driver Preview Screen Print Print Status Window Printer Driver Settings Printing a Watermark Printing Overview Scan "Scan" button TWAIN driver WIA driver Scan Setup Scanner and Camera Wizard Scanning an Image Scanner and Camera Wizard TWAIN driver WIA driver 12 16
Troubleshooting TWAIN Two-sided Printing Unable to Scan the Image Uninstalling Button Manager MFP driver Watermark WIA