Sharp AR-287

21. Tandem function
(Outline)
Enhances the process efficiency of large volume copying.
· Shortens the copying time.
· Allows selection between dispersed process and integrated proc-
ess.
Models with the tandem function:
AR-505, AR-337, AR-407, AR-507 (Connection between different
models is inhibited.)
Number of connections: Max. 2
Installation/connection method:
Serviceman installation/Tandem cable connection (Cable length
4m)
Jobs available:
· Copy only (AR-505)
· Copy output/print output (AR-337, AR-407, AR-507)
Tandem copy operation mode:
Sort/Staple mode (Group cannot be selected.)
Job division system:
1/2 auto division (In case of an odd number, the MAIN side is +1.)
Mutual recovery in case of a trouble:
Not available (After dividing a job, each machine finishes its proc-
ess.)
Basic operation:
After data transmission from MAIN to SUB, operation is performed
independently.
Option composition:
· When only one finisher is installed, the finishing process cannot
be selected. (AR-505)
· When there is a difference in the option composition, tandem
copy/print is not performed. (AR-337, AR-407, AR-507)
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ROM version:
· The ROM versions of two machines must be identical.
Relationship between MAIN and SUB:
· Main starts a job. SUB receives the job separated from MAIN.
(AR-505)
· In tandem copy, MAIN and SUB are set with a simulation.
Tandem copy cannot be selected from SUB. (AR-337, AR-407,
AR-507)
Tandem copy start conditions:
When the tandem function is set, MAIN goes into the READY
state even though SUB is in the following conditions.
State of SUB SUB display after starting
Paper empty Paper supply message
Paper size wrong Paper check message
Cover open Cover open message
Jam Jam map display
Pre-heat After recovery, MAIN and SUB start together.
Toner empty Toner supply message
Tandem print start condition:
When tandem print data is received, tandem print is performed
even though SUB is in the following conditions.
State of SUB Operation Message displayed
Paper empty Tandem operation Paper supply message
Paper size wrong Tandem operation Paper check message
No suitable paper
size
Tandem operation Paper set message
Pre-heat Tandem operation After recovery of SUB,
the operation is
automatically started.
Availability of tandem copy from each condition:
Tandem operation is performed only when MAIN is in stand-by or
during printing and SUB is in stand-by.
Start of tandem copy from each condition:
When MAIN is in stand-by and SUB is copying, printing, or scan-
ning, all copies are outputted from MAIN.
Printer kit
Copy
Copy
Print
50 50
50 50
40 40
33 33
Limitation • System limitation (Mirror configuration)
Tandem print
ON/OFF selection
Client PC
Model
AR-505 AR-507/407/337
Job
Two models in tandem connection must be of the same ROM
version and the same option composition.
AR-287/337
AR-407/507
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