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Sharp AR-5516N User Manual

Sharp AR-5516N
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MODEL: AR-5516N
AR-5520N
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
OPERATION GUIDE

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Sharp AR-5516N Specifications

General IconGeneral
Printing TechnologyLaser
Copy Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Scan Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Max Paper SizeA3
FunctionsPrint, Copy, Scan
Fax Modem Speed33.6 kbps
First Print Out Time (Black)8.2 seconds
First Copy Out Time (Black)8.2 seconds
Zoom Range25% - 400%
Original SizeA3
InterfaceUSB 2.0

Summary

INTRODUCTION

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Identifies and explains the various parts of the machine.

OPERATION PANEL

POWER ON AND OFF

LOADING PAPER

CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING

OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES

COPY FUNCTIONS

NORMAL COPYING

Step-by-step guide to making regular copies from document glass or RSPF.

MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER

Adjusting the exposure level for copies to improve image quality.

SELECTING THE TRAY

How to select paper trays for copying, including auto tray switching.

SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES

Instructions for setting the desired quantity of copies.

MANUAL RATIO SELECTION

Manually setting reduction or enlargement ratios in increments.

AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION

Automatically selects copy ratios based on original and paper size.

SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY (XY ZOOM Copying)

Independently adjusting horizontal and vertical copy ratios for precise scaling.

TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS TRAY

Performing manual two-sided copying using the bypass tray.

AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING

Copying originals onto both sides of a single sheet of paper.

IMAGE ROTATION IN DUPLEX COPYING

Inverting the top and bottom of an image during two-sided copying.

DUAL PAGE COPYING

Automatically separating dual-page originals onto individual sheets.

INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt Copying)

Temporarily pausing a copy job to perform another.

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS

Utility features including rotation and sort/group copy.

ROTATING THE IMAGE 90 DEGREES (Rotation Copy)

Automatically rotates images to match paper orientation for correct copying.

SORT COPY/GROUP COPY

Sorting or grouping multiple original pages into sets or pages.

COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 Copy)

Copying multiple originals onto one sheet in a selected layout pattern.

CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin Shift)

Shifts image to create an approximate 10mm margin at the left or top edge.

PRINTER FUNCTIONS

BASIC PRINTING

Step-by-step guide for printing documents from applications.

OPENING THE PRINTER DRIVER FROM THE "Start" BUTTON

How to access and configure printer driver settings via the Windows Start menu.

PRINTER DRIVER SETTING SCREEN

Explains the layout and options available in the printer driver setup screen.

SETTING ADVANCED PRINT FUNCTIONS

Explains advanced print functions like N-Up printing.

PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE (N-Up Printing)

Prints multiple pages onto a single sheet of paper to save paper.

FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER (Fit To Paper Size)

Adjusts the printed image size to match the loaded paper size automatically.

ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees)

Rotates the print image by 180 degrees for correct printing on specific paper orientations.

ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Zoom)

Allows enlargement or reduction of the print image to a selected percentage.

PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK (Text To Black/Vector To Black)

Enhances faint text and lines by printing them in black for better visibility.

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Image Adjustment)

Modifies image brightness and contrast for simple corrections before printing.

ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark)

Adds shadow-like text to the background of printed pages as a watermark.

TWO-SIDED PRINTING

Prints documents on both sides of the paper to conserve resources.

SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS

Saves custom print settings under a user-assigned name for quick access.

SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING (User Settings)

Saves custom print settings under a user-assigned name for quick access.

SCANNER FUNCTIONS

SCANNING OVERVIEW

Provides a flowchart overview of the machine's scanning capabilities.

OUTLINE OF SC-Scan A

Introduces SC-Scan A software for network scanning and its interface elements.

CONNECTING TO AND DISCONNECTING FROM THE SCANNER FUNCTION USING SC-Scan A

Step-by-step guide to establishing and ending network connections with SC-Scan A.

SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE

How to initiate scanning directly from the machine's control panel.

Scanning from the operation panel of the machine

How to initiate scanning directly from the machine's control panel.

OUTLINE OF BUTTON MANAGER

Explains the Button Manager software and its interface for scan menu configuration.

BUTTON MANAGER SETTINGS

Details how to configure the settings for the six scan menus using Button Manager.

SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER

Guides on scanning documents from your computer via different methods.

SCANNING FROM A TWAIN-COMPLIANT APPLICATION

Scanning documents using TWAIN-compliant applications on your computer.

SCANNING FROM A WIA-COMPLIANT APPLICATION (Windows XP/Vista)

Scanning documents using WIA-compliant applications on Windows XP/Vista.

SCANNING FROM THE "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP)

Scanning images using the Windows XP Scanner and Camera Wizard without an application.

USER SETTINGS

ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL

Fine-tuning automatic exposure settings for optimal copy output.

ABOUT THE WEB PAGE

Explains how to monitor status and configure advanced settings using a web browser.

HOW TO ACCESS THE WEB PAGE

Step-by-step instructions for accessing the machine's web interface.

Configuring from the Web page

How to configure machine settings and monitor status via a web browser.

MONITORING THE STATUS OF THE MACHINE ("Status" TAB)

Monitors machine status through the web interface tabs.

"Printer Status" window

Displays the current status of the machine's printing functions.

"System Status" window

Shows detailed network status information for the machine.

CONFIGURING THE NETWORK SETTINGS ("Network Settings" TAB)

Configures network parameters via the web interface.

"Network Settings" window

Configure IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS, and other network parameters.

"SNMP Configuration" window

Settings for SNMP configuration, including community name and contact information.

"Filter Configuration" window

Configure IP address, IPv6, and MAC address filtering for network security.

MANAGING THE SYSTEM INFORMATION ("System Information" TAB)

Manages system information, password, and reset options.

"System Information" window

View MAC address and firmware version of the machine.

"Password" window

Set or change the administrative password for web page access.

"Reset" window

Options to reboot or reset network settings to factory defaults.

CUSTOMISING SETTINGS (System Settings)

Lists and explains various system settings to customize machine behavior.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Lists and explains various system settings to customize machine behavior.

SELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM SETTING

Step-by-step guide to changing specific system settings via the machine's panel.

TROUBLESHOOTING

MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS

Addresses common problems related to machine operation and copying.

PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS

Troubleshoots issues encountered during printing and scanning operations.

NETWORKING FAQ

Frequently asked questions to help resolve network connectivity problems.

INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES

Explains the meaning of indicators and display messages for problem diagnosis.

MISFEED REMOVAL

Provides instructions for removing paper misfeeds from various locations.

MISFEED IN THE RSPF

Instructions for removing paper misfeeds from the RSPF.

MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY

Steps to remove paper misfeeds from the bypass tray.

MISFEED IN THE MACHINE

Procedures for clearing paper misfeeds within the main machine body.

MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY

How to remove paper misfeeds from the upper paper tray.

MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY

Steps to clear paper misfeeds from the lower paper tray.

REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE

Detailed procedure for replacing the toner cartridge when required.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL

Guides on viewing total page counts and checking the toner level.

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT

How to view the total number of pages printed and scanned by the machine.

CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL

Instructions to check the remaining toner level indicated by a 6-level display.

CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND RSPF/DOCUMENT COVER

Explains how to clean the glass surfaces for clear copies.

CLEANING THE ORIGINAL SCANNING GLASS (ONLY WHEN AN RSPF IS INSTALLED)

Specific instructions for cleaning the RSPF scanning glass if lines appear on copies.

CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER

How to clean the paper feed roller in the bypass tray to prevent misfeeds.

CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER

Procedure to clean the transfer charger if copies are streaky or blotchy.

HOW TO MANUALLY RESET THE NETWORK SETTINGS OF THE MACHINE

Steps to reset the machine's network settings to factory defaults using a push switch.

PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES

PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Lists and illustrates optional peripheral devices that can be installed on the machine.

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES

Guidelines for storing paper and toner cartridges correctly to prevent issues.

PROPER STORAGE

Guidelines for storing paper and toner cartridges correctly to prevent issues.

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