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PREFACE CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the Sharp Digital Copier AR-650. This Operator’s Manual describes the
following:
• how to use the digital copier
• how to make copies
• how to inspect and carry out maintenance on the digital copier
• how to remedy mechanical and copying problems.
Before using the digital copier, thoroughly read and understand this Operator’s Manual. To ensure that
clean copies are made at all times and to make sure that the digital copier is in optimum working order,
keep this Operator’s Manual in a handy place for future reference.
COPYRIGHT 2000
SHARP CORPORATION
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To ensure correct and safe use of the Sharp Digital Copier AR-650, this Operator’s Manual
describes safety precautions according to the following three levels of warning:
Before reading this Operator’s Manual, you should fully understand the meaning and importance
of these signal words.
Warning ------
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death, serious injury, or serious damage, or fire in the equipment or surrounding
area.
Caution ------- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury, partial damage of the equipment or surrounding
area, or loss of data.
Note ------------ Indicates a procedure you should follow to ensure the optimal performance of
the digital copier and problem-free copying.
Tip -------------- Describes information useful to know when operating the digital copier.
Advice --------- Describes an operation you should follow to maintain the digital copier in good
working order.
User Safety
This Sharp digital plain paper copier does not produce laser radiation hazardous to the user. It is certified
as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
Protective housing and external covers completely confine the laser light emitted inside the plain paper
copier. The laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
Regulations implemented on August 2, 1976 by the Bureau of Radiological Health (BRH) of the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Laser products
marketed in the United States must comply with these regulations.
CAUTION: Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures, other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.