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Sharp AR-6023

Sharp AR-6023
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MODEL: AR-6020
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DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
OPERATION GUIDE

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Sharp AR-6023 Specifications

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BrandSharp
ModelAR-6023
CategoryAll in One Printer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

USING THE MANUAL

Explains how to use this manual to get the most out of the machine's features.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

Compares the features and specifications across different models covered by this manual.

SETUP

BEFORE SOFTWARE SETUP

Guides on how to install and configure software for printer and scanner functions.

SOFTWARE

Lists the software contained on the CD-ROM for printer and scanner functionality.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Details the necessary hardware and operating system requirements for installation.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing printer and scanner software.

SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT

Explains how to install PPD files and configure printer drivers for Macintosh systems.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Identifies and describes the various parts and their functions on the machine.

OPERATION PANEL

Details the keys, indicators, and display on the machine's operation panel.

DISPLAY

Explains the indicators and messages shown on the machine's display.

NOTIFICATION INDICATOR

Describes the meaning of data notification and error indicators on the machine.

POWER ON AND OFF

Instructions on how to turn the machine power on and off, including power save modes.

LOADING PAPER

Guides on loading paper into various trays and the bypass tray.

CHANGING A TRAYS PAPER SIZE SETTING

Explains how to change the paper size settings for different paper trays.

CHANGING THE PAPER TYPE IN A TRAY

Instructions for changing the paper type settings for a selected tray.

OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, AND SCANNER MODES

Outlines simultaneous operation limitations across copy, printer, and scanner modes.

COPY FUNCTIONS

NORMAL COPYING

Step-by-step guide on how to make a regular copy from the document glass or RSPF.

REDUCTIONENLARGEMENTZOOM

Details how to adjust copy size using zoom, automatic ratio, and manual ratio selection.

AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION

Explains how the machine automatically selects copy reduction or enlargement ratios.

MANUAL RATIO SELECTION

Instructions for manually selecting copy reduction or enlargement ratios.

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

How to adjust horizontal and vertical copy ratios independently for custom scaling.

AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING

Guides on performing automatic duplex copying using document glass or RSPF.

TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS TRAY

Instructions for performing manual two-sided copying using the bypass tray.

DUAL PAGE COPYING

How to automatically separate and copy two pages of a document onto single sheets.

INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt Copying)

Procedure to temporarily interrupt a copy job to perform another.

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS

Introduces various convenient copy features like rotation and sorting.

ROTATING THE IMAGE 90 DEGREES (Rotation Copy)

Explains automatic 90-degree image rotation for correct orientation on paper.

SORT COPYGROUP COPYROTATE SORT

Options for sorting, grouping, or rotating multi-page originals during copying.

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

How to combine multiple originals onto one sheet for compact output.

CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin Shift)

How to shift text or images to create a binding margin on the copy.

ERASING SHADOWS AROUND THE EDGES OF A COPY (Erase Copy)

Feature to erase shadows around edges of thick originals or book pages.

ID CARD COPY

Guide for copying the front and back sides of an ID card onto a single page.

PRINTER FUNCTIONS

BASIC PRINTING

Step-by-step instructions for printing a document from an application like WordPad.

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

Details advanced print functions like N-Up printing and border printing.

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

How to print multiple pages on a single sheet to save paper or create compact documents.

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

Automatically adjusts the printed image size to fit the loaded paper size.

ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees)

Rotates the print image by 180 degrees for correct printing on certain paper types.

ENLARGINGREDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Zoom)

How to enlarge or reduce print images to a specific percentage for scaling.

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

Improves readability of faint text and lines by printing them in black.

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

Allows adjustment of image brightness and contrast for photos or other images.

ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark)

How to add custom text as a faint watermark to printed pages.

TWO-SIDED PRINTING

Instructions for printing on both sides of the paper for duplex output.

SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS

How to save and recall custom print settings for quick application.

OUTLINE OF THE PRINT STATUS WINDOW

Explains the utility that monitors print jobs and displays status or error messages.

BASIC PRINTING (MACINTOSH)

Guide for performing basic printing operations on a Macintosh computer.

SCANNER FUNCTIONS

SCANNING OVERVIEW

Provides an overview of the scanning process and available methods.

SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE

How to initiate scanning directly from the machine's operation panel using Button Manager.

USING BUTTON MANAGER

Explains how Button Manager starts applications automatically for scanned images.

OUTLINE OF BUTTON MANAGER

Details the Button Manager software utility for configuring scan menus.

BUTTON MANAGER SETTINGS

How to configure scan menu settings, applications, and scan conditions in Button Manager.

SENDING AN IMAGE IN USB MEMORY MODE

How to scan images directly to a USB memory device.

SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER

Guides on scanning from TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant applications.

SCANNING FROM A TWAIN-COMPLIANT APPLICATION

Detailed steps for scanning using TWAIN-compliant software applications.

SCANNING FROM A WIA-COMPLIANT APPLICATION (Windows Vista78)

Instructions for scanning using the WIA driver with Windows Vista, 7, or 8.

USER SETTINGS

ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL

How to adjust automatic exposure levels for better copy quality.

TONER SAVE MODE AND HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE

Settings to enable toner save mode or high image quality mode for copies.

CUSTOMISING SETTINGS (System Settings)

Overview of system settings for customizing machine behavior and functions.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Lists various system settings and their explanations, such as auto clear time and preheat mode.

SELECTING A SETTING FOR A SYSTEM SETTING

Detailed procedure for selecting and changing system settings using the machine's panel.

SETTING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE MACHINE BY SYSTEM SETTINGS

How to configure the machine's IP address via system settings, including DHCP.

SETTING THE IP ADDRESS

Step-by-step guide to manually setting the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE

Configuration options for enabling and managing auditing mode for copy counts.

SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS

Procedure to select specific auditing mode settings and codes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

MACHINECOPYING PROBLEMS

Lists common problems related to machine operation and copying, with causes and solutions.

PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS

Addresses issues encountered during printing and scanning operations.

NETWORKING PROBLEMS

Solutions for problems related to network connectivity and printing.

INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES

Explains the meaning of indicators and messages to help diagnose problems.

MISFEED REMOVAL

Detailed instructions for removing paper misfeeds from various parts of the machine.

MISFEED IN THE RSPF

Steps to remove misfed paper when it occurs in the Reversing Single Pass Feeder (RSPF).

MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY

Instructions for removing misfed paper from the bypass tray.

MISFEED IN THE MACHINE

Procedures for removing misfed paper from different areas within the machine.

MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY

Instructions for removing misfed paper from the upper paper tray.

MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY

Instructions for removing misfed paper from the lower paper tray.

REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE

Step-by-step guide on how to replace the toner cartridge.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL

How to check the machine's total output counts and the current toner level.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Explains regular cleaning procedures for maintaining machine performance.

CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND RSPFDOCUMENT COVER

Instructions for cleaning the document glass, RSPF, and document cover.

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

How to clean the original scanning glass when the RSPF is installed.

CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER

Procedure for cleaning the paper feed roller of the bypass tray.

CLEANING THE ORIGINAL FEED ROLLER

How to clean the original feed roller for the automatic document feeder.

APPENDIX

PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Lists and describes optional equipment and peripheral devices for the machine.

500-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT

Details the 500-sheet paper feed unit and its part names and settings.

STORAGE OF SUPPLIES

Guidelines for the proper storage of supplies like paper and toner cartridges.

WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE

ABOUT THE WEB PAGES

Introduction to the machine's built-in Web server accessed via a browser.

HOW TO ACCESS THE WEB PAGE AND VIEW HELP

Procedure to access the machine's Web pages and view help information.

CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS IN THE WEB PAGE

How to check the machine's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway via the Web page.

ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS)

Description of the user interface and available functions in the Web pages.

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS

How to configure basic printer settings remotely via the machine's Web interface.

PRINTER CONDITION SETTING MENU

Details of the printer settings available for configuration through the Web interface.

PCL Settings

Explains PCL-specific settings configurable via the Web interface.

PostScript settings

Explains PostScript-specific settings configurable via the Web interface.

ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR)

Description of administrative functions and access in the Web pages.

PROTECTING INFORMATION PROGRAMMED IN THE WEB PAGE ([Passwords])

How to set and manage passwords to restrict access to Web page settings.

ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS

Configuration options for administrators, including prohibiting changes and interface settings.

CONFIGURING A SETTING IN THE ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS

Steps to configure settings within the administrator settings menu.

SSL SETTINGS

How to configure SSL settings for secure network communication.

E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT SETTINGS

Setup for machine status and alert notifications via e-mail.

INFORMATION SETUP

Configuring machine identification information for status and alert emails.

SMTP SETUP

Setting up the SMTP environment for sending e-mail notifications.

STATUS MESSAGE SETUP

Configuring scheduled e-mail messages with counter information.

ALERTS MESSAGE SETUP

Setting up e-mail alerts for events like paper jams or low toner.

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