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MAKING COPIES

Setting the number of copies

Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies.

The set number of copies appears in the display. A maximum of 99 copies can be set.
If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display
showing "0".

SELECTING THE TRAY

Press the [TRAY SELECT] key (

Each time, you press the [TRAY SELECT] key (

the location indicated by the tray location indicator
changes in the following order : paper tray

→

lower

paper tray (when the 250-sheet paper feed unit is
installed.)

→

bypass tray.

If you enter the wrong number, press the [CLEAR] key (

) and

enter the correct number.

The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the paper
tray during operation, or when the tray is not closed properly.

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Summary of Contents for FO-DC550

Page 1: ...eneral information Page PREPARATIONS LOADING PAPER MAKING COPIES SET UP THE SOFTWARE PRINTER SCANNER FUNCTIONS USER SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 9 14 20 36 57 62 69 92 94 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 26 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT APPENDIX FO DC550 MODEL ...

Page 2: ...implied directly to you the end user and no one is authorized to make any representations or warranties on behalf of Sharp Specifically SHARP DOES NOT EXTEND TO YOU THE END USER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR USE OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE EMBODIED IN OR USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PRODUC...

Page 3: ...RMAL COPYING 20 SELECTING THE TRAY 23 MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER 24 REDUCTION ENLARGEMENT ZOOM 25 4 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC TWO SIDED COPYING 26 SORT COPY 29 COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER 2 IN 1 copy 31 CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING Margin shift 34 5 SET UP THE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE FOR FO DC550 36 BEFORE INSTALLATION 37 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 38 SETTING UP ...

Page 4: ...A USER PROGRAM 67 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE DISPLAY MESSAGES 69 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE 71 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE 75 MISFEED REMOVAL 79 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH 83 TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 84 DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 87 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT 88 CLEANING THE MACHINE 89 ABOUT SUPPLIES 91 9 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 92 NETWORK EXPANSION KIT AR NB2 N 92 25...

Page 5: ...f and remove the power cord from the outlet Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off After turning the machine off wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on Do not cover the machine with a dust cover cloth or plastic film while the power is on Doing so may prevent heat radiation damaging the machine Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified he...

Page 6: ...Windows 98 Windows Me Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries IBM PC AT and PowerPC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Acrobat Reader Copyright 1987 2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated All rights reserved Adobe the Adobe logo Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are...

Page 7: ...es Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots A small amount of ozone is produced within the unit during operation The emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard Note The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0 1ppm 0 2mg m3 calculated as an 8hr time weighted average concentration However since the small amount that is...

Page 8: ...Conventions used in this manual and online manual 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 explanations in this manual assume that the person who will install the product and the users of the p...

Page 9: ... mode The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and color photos Enhanced copying features Zoom copies can be made from 25 to 400 in increments of 1 When the RSPF is being used the zoom copy ratio range is 50 to 200 Continuous copying of up to 99 copies is possible Sets of output can be offset from each other for easy separa...

Page 10: ...cted to a computer using a USB cable to enable use as a scanner Network connection option The optional Network Expansion Kit can be installed to enable the machine to be used as a network printer and network scanner Network Expansion Kit Online Manual Environment and people friendly design Preheat mode and auto power shut off mode are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in...

Page 11: ...rd Side cover Fusing unit release lever Side cover open button Transfer charger Bypass tray paper guides Charger cleaner Paper output tray Paper holder arm RSPF Exit area Reversing tray 13 14 15 5 3 TD cartridge Drum cartridge 2 3 4 1 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 Bypass tray Original guides Document feeder tray Document feeder cover 12 11 Interface USB connector Parallel connector 16 1 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 ...

Page 12: ...al is placed in the RSPF Error indicator This lights steadily or blinks when a paper misfeed or other error occurs TRAY SELECT key Use to select the paper tray that has the desired paper for copying Tray location indicator Indicates the selected paper tray The indicator blinks when the tray is out of paper during operation or is not closed properly MENU key Press this key to select the paper size ...

Page 13: ...or scanning is possible To begin copying press the START key The START key is also pressed to return to normal operation from auto power shut off mode CLEAR ALL key This returns all functions to the default settings When pressed in a setting menu this returns the settings and display to the initial state Shows the current copy ratio Shows the selected paper size Shows the number of copies that has...

Page 14: ...tings The machine reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on when the CLEAR ALL key is pressed or when no keys are pressed for the preset AUTO CLEAR time following the end of a copy job When the machine reverts to the initial settings all settings and functions selected to that point are canceled The AUTO CLEAR can be changed in the user programs p 62 If you use the machine in a co...

Page 15: ...save indicator lights up Normal operation automatically resumes when a key on the operation panel is pressed an original is placed a print fax job is received Auto power shut off mode This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on The power save indic...

Page 16: ... envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have labels or stamps attached These will damage the machine 5 When loading paper larger than 8 1 2 x 11 A4 size do not use paper of weight greater than 28 lbs 105 g m2 Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity Paper tray Standard paper Recycled paper 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 1 Invoice 8 1 2 x 11 Letter 8 1 2 x 13 1 Foolscap 8 1 2 x 14 Legal 15 lbs ...

Page 17: ...e are many varieties of special paper available on the market and some cannot be used with this machine Before using special paper contact your SHARP authorized dealer Before using other than SHARP recommended paper make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable LOADING THE PAPER TRAY 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops 2 Push the pressure plate down u...

Page 18: ...at all the paper in the stack is the same size and type When loading paper ensure that there is no space between the paper and the guide and make sure that the guide is not set too narrow and causes the paper to bend Incorrect loading will cause the paper to skew or misfeed If you loaded a paper size that is different from the previously loaded paper size change the paper size setting as explained...

Page 19: ...r to be added must be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray Do not use paper that is smaller than the original This may cause smudges or unclean images Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine This may cause smudges or unclean images Envelopes Do not use the following envelopes as misfeeds will occur Envelopes with metal tabs...

Page 20: ...ct the bypass tray Paper must be fed narrow side first into the feed slot Special papers such as transparency film labels and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray When copying onto transparency film remove each copy promptly Do not let copies stack up To close the bypass tray perform step and then step in the illustration and push the round projections at the right of ...

Page 21: ... guide to match the width of the paper and move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray The front guide is a slide type guide Grasp the locking knob on the guide and slide the guide to the indicator line of the paper to be loaded The left guide is an insert type guide Remove it and then insert it at the indicator line of the paper to be loaded The paper size setting cannot be ...

Page 22: ...START key Copying books or originals with folds or creases Press down on the RSPF while copying as shown If the RSPF is not completely closed shadows may appear on the copy or it may be fuzzy Straight originals with folds or creases well before placing The document glass can scan up to 8 1 2 x 14 original When a copy is made the edges will not be copied image loss For the image loss see the SPECIF...

Page 23: ...Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray Curled originals may cause misfeeds Place originals horizontally Before placing originals in the document feeder tray be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them When a copy is made the edges will not be copied image loss For the image loss see the SPECIFICATIONS p 94 When using the margin shift function check t...

Page 24: ... placed in the RSPF during this time the original will be automatically fed in and copying will begin with the same setting Stream feeding mode can be disabled in STREAM FEEDING in the user programs p 63 Capacity of paper output tray Paper output tray extension When copying onto paper larger than 8 1 2 x 11 size pull out the paper output tray extension Paper holder arm The paper output tray has a ...

Page 25: ...the TRAY SELECT key Each time you press the TRAY SELECT key the location indicated by the tray location indicator changes in the following order paper tray lower paper tray when the 250 sheet paper feed unit is installed bypass tray If you enter the wrong number press the CLEAR key and enter the correct number The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the paper tray during o...

Page 26: ...eas and background shadows TEXT The exposure is raised for light areas and lowered for dark backgrounds to make text easier to read PHOTO Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity 1 Place the original s 2 Press the EXPOSURE key to select the original type The original image type changes as follows each time the EXPOSURE key is pressed AUTO TEXT PHOTO 3 If needed adjust the exposur...

Page 27: ... RATIO key is pressed 100 78 64 50 25 400 200 129 Fine adjustment of the ratio The ratio can be adjusted from 25 to 400 in increments of 1 When the RSPF is being used the zoom copy ratio range is 50 to 200 Use the key or the key for fine adjustment 4 Select the number of copies and any other copy settings and then press the START key The copy will be delivered to the paper output tray To return th...

Page 28: ... binding the paper at the short edge LONG EDGE Select when binding the paper at the long edge Original Paper Usable paper Document glass One sided original Two sides 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 13 8 1 2 x 14 The bypass tray cannot be used RSPF One sided original Two sides 1 Two sided original One side Two sided original Two sides 1 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 13 8 1 2 x 14 Special paper ...

Page 29: ...mage press the key 5 Replace the original with the next original and close the RSPF and then press the START key Repeat step 5 until all originals have been scanned Copies will be output each time two originals have been scanned When the number of original pages is odd and START NEXT SCAN START PRINT appears press the key after all pages have been scanned If you need to clear the data scanned into...

Page 30: ...ou selected 1 TO 2 in step 2 select LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE and press the ENTER key LONG EDGE and SHORT EDGE are shown in the illustration on page 26 4 If you selected 2 TO 1 or 2 TO 2 press the key or key to select the original size and then press the ENTER key The following original sizes can be selected 8 5x14 8 5x13 8 5x11 5 5x8 5 A4 B5 A5 5 Select the number of copies and any other settings a...

Page 31: ...eat step 5 until all originals have been scanned into memory 6 When all originals have been scanned press the key The copies are delivered to the paper output tray The number of pages that can be scanned varies depending on the original type photo text etc and the amount of memory allocated to the printer The amount of memory allocated to the printer can be changed with MEM FOR PRINTER in the user...

Page 32: ...t output mode for copying from the RSPF is sort mode p 65 In this case go directly to step 4 A checkmark will automatically appear in the display p 11 If SORT AUTO SELECT is disabled the default output mode will be non sort mode Follow the steps below to select sort mode To cancel the sort copy job press the CLEAR key To cancel sort copy mode press the CLEAR ALL key If the memory becomes full If t...

Page 33: ...TER key 3 Press the key to move to the ON position and then press the ENTER key An appropriate ratio setting will be automatically selected based on the size of the originals the size of the paper When using the document glass reduction is possible to 25 When using the RSPF reduction is possible to 50 Certain combinations of original size and paper size may result in images being cut off 2 IN 1 co...

Page 34: ...mage press the key 6 Replace the original with the next original and then press the START key Repeat step 6 until all originals have been scanned Copies will be output each time two originals have been scanned When the number of original pages is odd and START NEXT SCAN START PRINT appears press the key after all pages have been scanned To clear the data in memory press the CLEAR key When the CLEA...

Page 35: ...e key or key to select the original size and then press the ENTER key The following original sizes can be selected 8 5x14 8 5x13 8 5x11 5 5x8 5 A4 B5 A5 5 Select the number of copies and any other settings and press the START key The copy is delivered to the paper output tray To cancel 2 IN 1 copying press the CLEAR key To cancel 2 IN 1 copy mode press the CLEAR ALL key SPECIAL FUNCTION 2IN1 2IN1 ...

Page 36: ...E SORT SP FUN key until MARGIN SHIFT appears and then press the ENTER key This feature cannot be used with the 2 IN 1 feature The margin width can be changed with MARGIN WIDTH in the user programs p 64 Note that a margin is created by shifting the image and thus if the image is shifted too far the edge of the image may be cut off LONG EDGE SHORT EDGE RSPF Document glass Margin Margin Original Copy...

Page 37: ... the ENTER key Select LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE For the margin position see the previous page 5 Select the number of copies and any other settings and then press the START key The copy is delivered to the paper output tray To cancel margin shift copying press the CLEAR key To cancel margin shift mode press the CLEAR ALL key MARGIN SHIFT ON OFF MARGIN SHIFT LONG EDGE Note ...

Page 38: ...to your computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer Scanner driver USB only The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN compliant and WIA compliant applications Sharpdesk Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage documents and image files and launch applications Button Manager Button Manager allows you to use ...

Page 39: ...e print speed based on USB 2 0 specifications can only be attained if your computer is running Windows 2000 XP you are using a cable that supports USB 2 0 USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 certified and the cable is connected to a USB 2 0 port on your computer If the connection is made through a hub the hub must support USB 2 0 2 The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the type of connection ...

Page 40: ...tall the software See Removing the software on page 78 and then install it using the new connection method In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable If an error message appears follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem After the problem is solved the installation procedure...

Page 41: ... button 9 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on and then connect the USB cable p 55 Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and Play screen will appear If you are running Windows 2000 XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click Continue Anyway or Yes After the installation a message prompting you to restart your computer ...

Page 42: ... Play window will appear If this happens click the Cancel button to close the window and disconnect the cable 2 Insert the CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive 3 Click the start button click My Computer and then double click the CD ROM icon In Windows 98 Me 2000 double click My Computer and then double click the CD ROM icon 4 Double click the setup icon If you are running Windows 2000 XP and a...

Page 43: ...the software license and then click the Yes button 6 Read the Readme First in the Welcome window and then click the Next button 7 Click the Custom button 8 Click the MFP Driver button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button 9 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button ...

Page 44: ...stalling the Utility Software 12 Click the Button Manager button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button Follow the on screen instructions If you wish to install Sharpdesk click the Sharpdesk button in this window and follow the on screen instructions If you are running Windows XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signatur...

Page 45: ...button or the Continue button as appropriate to continue the Sharpdesk installation If Skip is selected the Sharpdesk installation will continue without installing Sharpdesk imaging If Continue is selected Sharpdesk Imaging will be installed If Imaging for Windows is installed on your computer Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite Imaging for Windows After the installation a message prompting you to re...

Page 46: ...dow and disconnect the cable 2 Perform steps 2 through 7 in CUSTOM INSTALLATION p 40 p 41 3 Click the MFP Driver button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button 4 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button If you are running Windows XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click Continue Anyway A ...

Page 47: ...tility Software button To install the Utility Software see Installing the Utility Software steps 12 and 13 on page 42 If you do not wish to install the Utility Software click the Close button A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer Click the OK button 8 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on and then connect the USB cable p 55 Windows will detect...

Page 48: ...o close the window and disconnect the cable 2 Perform steps 2 through 7 in CUSTOM INSTALLATION p 40 p 41 3 Click the MFP Driver button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button 4 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button If you are running Windows 2000 and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click Y...

Page 49: ...elect the printer port and whether the machine is to be used as the default printer make the selections and click the Next button Select LPT1 for the printer port If LPT1 does not appear another printer or peripheral device is using LPT1 In this case continue the installation and after the installation is finished change the port setting so that the machine can use LPT1 This procedure is explained...

Page 50: ...11 This completes the installation of the MFP driver Using the machine as a shared printer If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network follow these steps to install the MFP driver in the client computer 1 Perform steps 2 through 7 in CUSTOM INSTALLATION p 40 p 41 If you are running Windows 2000 and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be s...

Page 51: ...ftware click the Display Readme button 3 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button 4 When you are asked how the printer is connected select Connected via the network and click the Next button 5 When you are asked to select the printer port to be used click the Add Network Port button ...

Page 52: ...tton 8 When you are asked to select the model name select the model that you are using and click the Next button Follow the on screen instructions 9 You will return to the window of step 2 Click the Close button This completes the installation of the MFP driver If you are running Windows 2000 XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click Con...

Page 53: ...with the scan menu on the machine Follow the steps below to link Button Manager to scanner events Windows XP 1 Click the start button click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Scanners and Cameras 2 Click the SHARP FO DC550 icon and select Properties from the File menu 3 In the Properties screen click the Events tab 4 Select SC1 from the Select an event pull down menu ...

Page 54: ...ger F from the pull down menu and then click the Apply button Do the same for each ScanMenu through SC6 When the settings have been completed click the OK button to close the screen Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu 1 through 6 The scan settings for each of scan menu 1 through 6 can be changed with the setting window of Button Manager For the factory default settings of the scan menu a...

Page 55: ...eras icon 3 Select SHARP FO DC550 and click the Properties button In Windows Me right click SHARP FO DC550 and click Properties in the pop up menu 4 In the Properties screen click the Events tab 5 Select SC1 from the Scanner events pull down menu If the Scanners and Cameras icon does not appear in Windows Me click view all Control Panel options Note ...

Page 56: ...h SC6 When the settings have been completed click the OK button to close the screen Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu 1 through 6 The scan settings for each of scan menus 1 through 6 can be changed with the setting window of Button Manager For the factory default settings of the scan menu and the procedures for configuring Button Manager settings see Button Manager Settings in the Onli...

Page 57: ...your computer please purchase a USB cable that supports USB 2 0 The machine s USB connector will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2 0 Hi Speed only if the Microsoft USB 2 0 driver is preinstalled in the computer or if the USB 2 0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional XP that Microsoft provides through its Windows Update Web page is installed To obtain the fastest USB 2 0 data transfe...

Page 58: ...e 1 Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable 2 Insert the cable into the parallel interface connector located on the rear of the unit and fasten with clasps 3 Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer ...

Page 59: ...mode below to verify that your system and the machine settings are configured appropriately The scanning feature is only available when Windows 98 Me 2000 XP and a USB connection are used The scanning feature is not available when Windows 95 NT 4 0 or a parallel connection is used System requirements for USB 2 0 Hi Speed mode The following system is required to use USB 2 0 Hi Speed mode Your compu...

Page 60: ...file 4 Click the Print button or the OK button to begin printing The print job will be delivered to the paper output tray Canceling a print job 1 Select printer mode with the MODE SELECT key on the operation panel of the machine and then press the CLEAR key or the CLEAR ALL key 2 CANCEL PRINT JOB will appear in the display Make sure that a checkmark appears in front of YES and press the ENTER key ...

Page 61: ...mode is selected 2 Place the original p 20 3 Press the key or key to select the desired Button Manager scan menu setting 4 Press the START key to begin scanning Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times A misfeed has occurred paper misfeed or original misfeed in the RSPF The user programs are being used The tray paper size is being set The machine is being used in copy mode The front cove...

Page 62: ...driver or Windows Help OPERATION IN COPY PRINTER AND SCANNER MODES Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode copy mode or scanner mode 1 During two sided printing the copy job begins after the print job finishes 2 Printing is possible while scanning is taking place Printing via the parallel port begins after scanning ends 3 If two sided print...

Page 63: ...lick the EnglishA folder and then double click the FO_DC550 pdf icon The window at right will appear 5 Click to read the online manual To close the online manual click the button located at the top right of the window Installing Acrobat Reader 1 Turn on your computer 2 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 Click the start button click My Computer and then double click the CD ROM icon In Window...

Page 64: ...ttings p 12 if no keys are pressed for a preset period of time following the end of a copy job This program is used to select the period of time Auto clear time can also be disabled 2 PREHEAT MODE 1 30 SEC 2 1 MIN 3 5 MIN 4 30 MIN 5 60 MIN 6 120 MIN 7 240 MIN This function automatically switches the machine to a low power consumption state if the set duration of time elapses without the machine be...

Page 65: ...o keys except the START key can be used 5 STREAM FEEDING 1 ON 2 OFF When copying using the RSPF while SET ORIGINALS FOR STREAM FEEDING appears in the display after an original has been scanned about 5 seconds a subsequent original can be placed and automatically fed into the machine 6 LAYOUT IN 2IN1 1 PATTERN 1 2 PATTERN 2 Use this setting to select the layout pattern when two original pages are c...

Page 66: ...ected to make copying possible However NORMAL results in a slower copying speed Normally HI SPEED is selected to enable fast two sided copying 11 MARGIN WIDTH 1 1 4 2 1 2 3 3 4 4 1 Use this setting to set the margin width 12 MEM FOR PRINTER 1 30 2 40 3 50 4 60 5 70 Use this to change the proportion of machine memory used for printer mode 13 AUTO KEY REPEAT 1 ON 2 OFF Use this setting to select whe...

Page 67: ... about 10 when copying Toner save mode is effective when the exposure mode is AUTO or TEXT 18 AE LEVEL ADJUST 1 SPF RSPF 2 DOCUMENT GLASS This is used to adjust the exposure level The automatic exposure level can be adjusted separately for the document glass and the RSPF The factory default setting for the exposure level is center 19 LANGUAGE 1 AMERICAN ENGLISH 2 FRENCH 3 SPANISH This is used to s...

Page 68: ... not function in copy mode 2 USB 2 0 MODE SWITCH 1 1 FULL SPEED 2 HI SPEED This sets the USB 2 0 data transfer speed To obtain the fastest speed when using the USB 2 0 connector first verify that your computer meets the system requirements operating system and driver and then use this program to change the USB 2 0 mode to Hi Speed Note that the setting should not be changed while running a TWAIN d...

Page 69: ...h the numeric keys 3 Press the key or key to change the setting of the selected item See USER PROGRAM p 62 to p 66 for the program code 4 Press the ENTER key Your selection appears briefly and then the previous screen appears If you mistakenly select the wrong item press the CLEAR key and repeat the procedure from step 2 To cancel a setting for a user program press the MENU key When AE LEVEL ADJUS...

Page 70: ...base setting beep is initially disabled If you wish to enable the base setting beep see SOUND AT DEFAULT on page 65 If you wish to change the volume of the beep signals or disable them see KEY TOUCH SOUND on page 65 The beep patterns of each type of beep signal are as follows Key entry beep One beep Invalid key beep Two beeps Base setting beep Three beeps Base settings The base settings are preset...

Page 71: ...ray location indicator Blinks BYPASS ADD PAPER The indicated paper tray is not closed is closed incorrectly or has run out of paper The tray is indicated in 15 TRAY ADD PAPER CLOSE PAPER TRAY Error indicator Blinks CLEAR PAPER JAM A paper misfeed has occurred Remove the misfeed as explained in MISFEED REMOVAL 79 SPF RSPF JAM FRONT OR SIDE COVER OPEN CLOSE COVERS The cover is open Close the cover C...

Page 72: ...unction that was selected last 31 34 COPY RATIO CAN NOT BE CHANGED IN 2IN1 Copy ratio can not be changed in 2 IN 1 copy 25 31 THIS MENU IS NOT SELECTABLE WITH DATA This appears if you attempt to change a user program setting while a print job is in progress 62 NO XXXX SIZE TRAY There is no paper for printing Press the MODE SELECT key to switch to printer mode and follow the instructions in the dis...

Page 73: ...e cover The machine is in auto power shut off mode In auto power shut off mode all lights are off except the power save indicator Press the START key to resume normal operation 13 The scan head locking switch is locked Unlock the scan head locking switch 83 Copies are too dark or too light Select the correct original type for the original Select AUTO with the EXPOSURE key or press the key or key t...

Page 74: ... s paper size setting Be sure to change the tray s paper size setting whenever you change the size of paper loaded in the tray 19 Wrinkles appear in the paper or the image disappears in places The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range Use copy paper within the specified range 14 Paper curled or damp Do not use curled or crimped paper Replace with dry copy paper During periods whe...

Page 75: ...paper inside machine Remove all pieces of misfed paper 80 Too much paper is loaded in the tray If the stack of paper is higher than the indicator line on the tray remove some of the paper and reload so that the stack does not exceed the line 15 Some sheets of paper stick together Fan the paper well before loading it 15 The guides on the bypass tray do not match the width of the paper Adjust the gu...

Page 76: ... tray is out of paper Load paper 15 The power save indicator is lit Other indicators are lit If other indicators are lit the machine is in preheat mode Press any key on the operation panel to resume normal operation 13 Only the power save indicator is lit If only the power save indicator is lit the machine is in auto power shut off mode Press the START key to resume normal operation 13 Error indic...

Page 77: ...he start button and then click Control Panel In Windows 2000 click the Start button select Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click System In Windows 2000 double click the System icon 3 Click the Hardware tab and then click the Driver Signing button 4 Check What action do you want Windows to take File signature verification in Windows 2000 If Block h...

Page 78: ...r in the list of devices 3 Click the icon beside Universal Serial Bus controllers Two items should appear 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 4 Once you have...

Page 79: ... these items 4 Install the software as explained in INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Another printer is using the parallel port when using a parallel cable If another printer is using the parallel port and printing is not possible using the machine follow the steps below to change the port setting of the other printer driver and make sure that the port of the printer driver for the machine is set to LPT1 1...

Page 80: ...ick the start button and then click Control Panel In Windows 95 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 click the Start button select Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click Add or Remove Programs In Windows 95 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 double click the Add Remove Programs icon 3 Select SHARP FO DC550 Series MFP Driver and Button Manager from the list and remove the software For more information refer to your operating m...

Page 81: ... is resumed or the CLEAR key is pressed If an original misfeed occurs in the RSPF the machine will stop and the error indicator will blink To remove a misfeed from the RSPF see D Misfeed in the RSPF p 82 1 Open the bypass tray and then open the side cover 2 Check the misfeed location Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below If the error indicat...

Page 82: ...tton The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up B Misfeed in the fusing area 1 Lower the fusing unit release lever The fusing unit is hot Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper Doing so may cause a burn or other injury Do not touch the surface green portion of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper Doing so may damage the drum cartridge and ca...

Page 83: ...in the fusing area p 80 2 Open the front cover To open the front cover see TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT p 84 3 Rotate the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow and gently remove the misfed paper from the exit area The fusing unit is hot Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper Doing so may cause a burn or other injury Do not touch the surface green portion of the drum cartr...

Page 84: ...eder cover and pull the original gently to the left and out from the document feeder tray Close the document feeder cover Open and close the RSPF to clear the error indicator If the misfed original cannot be easily removed proceed to C B Open the RSPF and rotate the roller to remove the misfed original from the exit area If the misfed original cannot be easily removed proceed to C If the original ...

Page 85: ...ng switch is under the original table If the switch is locked the unit will not operate Unlock the switch as shown below Open and close the RSPF to clear the error indicator RETURN X ORIGINAL S START TO RESUME will appear in the display Return the indicated number of pages to the document feeder tray Press the START key to resume copying Note Lock Unlock Grasp here and turn in the direction of the...

Page 86: ...low to replace the TD cartridge 1 Open the bypass tray and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover After the machine stops it may be possible to make a few more copies by taking the TD cartridge out of the machine shaking it horizontally then reinstalling it If copying is not possible after this operation r...

Page 87: ...tive cover and pull the tab to your side to remove the cover 5 While pushing the lock release button gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks into place After removing the TD cartridge do not shake it or tap on it Doing so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge Put the old cartridge immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge Dispose of the old TD cartridge in accorda...

Page 88: ...he round projections near the side cover open button The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up 7 When closing the covers be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover If the covers are closed in the wrong order the covers may be damaged Caution ...

Page 89: ...ng onto letter size paper at 5 toned area 1 Remove the TD cartridge see TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT p 84 2 Hold the drum cartridge handle and gently pull the cartridge out Dispose of the old drum cartridge in accordance with local regulations 3 Remove the new drum cartridge from the protective bag and remove the protective cover from the cartridge Gently install the new drum cartridge 4 Gently instal...

Page 90: ...of each function The count of each function changes as follows each the key or key is pressed TOTAL OUTPUT Total number of pages output by the machine COPIES Total number of copies SPF RSPF Total number of pages scanned using the RSPF 2 SIDED PRINT Total number of pages printed by two sided print PRINTS Total number of pages printed the printer function FAX Total number of sent and received faxes ...

Page 91: ...ampen the cloth with a glass cleaner Do not spray flammable cleaner gas Gas from the spray may come in contact with the internal electrical components or high temperature parts of the fusing unit creating a risk of fire or electrical shock Before cleaning be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet Do not use thinner benzene or other volatile cleaning agents Doin...

Page 92: ... cleaner out by holding the tab Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger gently slide the cleaner to the left end and then remove it Repeat this operation two or three times 4 Return the charger cleaner to its original position Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button 5 Turn the power switch on p 12 Slide the charger cleaner f...

Page 93: ... Supply list Based on copying onto letter size paper at 5 toned area The starter TD cartridge included with the machine has a life of approximate 2 000 sheets at 5 toned area Do not touch the surface of the drum green portion Doing so may cause smudges on the copies When cleaning the TD cartridge do not tilt or shake it Toner may spill out and soil your clothes Be sure to use only genuine SHARP pa...

Page 94: ...r 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 15 and SELECTING THE TRAY p 23 Be sure to use only genuine SHAR...

Page 95: ...e File menu select Properties In Windows 95 98 Me click the SHARP FO DC550 printer driver icon select Properties from the File menu and then click the Setup tab 4 Click the Utility tab 5 Select Two trays for Input tray option and click OK The printer driver closes This completes the settings needed to use the AR D16 Interface cable Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer USB interf...

Page 96: ... of two sided copying Copying speed one sided copying at 100 copy ratio 16 copies min 8 1 2 x 11 Continuous copy Max 99 copies subtractive counter First copy time 1 Approx 9 6 sec Warm up time 1 Approx 0 sec Copy ratio Document glass Variable 25 to 400 in 1 increments total 376 steps Fixed preset 25 50 64 78 100 129 200 400 RSPF Variable 50 to 200 in 1 increments total 151 steps Fixed preset 50 64...

Page 97: ...0 x 600 dpi PHOTO mode Gradation Scanning 256 Printing 2 value Power supply AC 120V 60 Hz 8A Power consumption Max 1 0 kW Overall dimensions with bypass tray folded 20 4 W x 19 8 D 518 mm W x 503 mm D Weight 2 Approx 44 1 lbs 20 0 kg Dimensions 20 4 W x 19 8 D x 15 0 H 518 mm W x 503mm D x 380 mm H Operating conditions Temperature 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Humidity 20 to 85 Noise level Sound Power...

Page 98: ...h Compression Interface IEEE 1284 compliant bi directional parallel interface USB 2 0 Full Speed Hi Speed compatible interface Interface cables USB cable USB cable that supports USB 2 0 Please purchase a commercially available USB cable Parallel cable Shielded type cable Please purchase a commercially available parallel cable ...

Page 99: ...l A D 16 bit Scanning colors Black and white 2 value Grayscale Full color Protocol TWAIN WIA Windows XP only STI Interface USB 2 0 Full Speed Hi Speed compatible interface Drop out color Yes Supported operating systems Windows 98 Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Professional Detailed information can be found in BEFORE INSTALLATION p 37 Void area Top and bottom edges 5 32 4 0 mm...

Page 100: ... lbs 3kg Dimensions 19 6 W x 15 6 D x 3 5 H 498mm W x 395mm D x 88mm H Power supply 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 i...

Page 101: ...another or over a network 3 Termination This license is effective until terminated You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the Software and related documentation and all copies thereof This License will terminate immediately without notice from SHARP and or SHARP S Licensors if you fail to comply with any provision of this License Upon termination you must destroy the Software and...

Page 102: ...L OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU AND NOT SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE AB...

Page 103: ...mation 040 2376 2613 United Kingdom Sharp Electronics U K Ltd Telephone number for information 08705 274 277 France Sharp Electronics France S A Telephone number for information 01 49 90 34 00 Austria Sharp Electronics GMBH Telephone number for information 01 727 19 0 Italy Sharp Electronics Italy S P A Telephone number for information 02895951 Spain Sharp Electronics Espana S A Telephone number f...

Page 104: ...5 minutes If irritation does occur consult medical personnel Ingestion Rinse with water and drink several glasses of water If irritation or discomfort does occur consult medical personnel 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Water CO2 foam and dry chemicals Special Fire Fighting Procedures None Fire and Explosion Hazards Toner material like most finely divided organic powders may form an e...

Page 105: ...VITY Stability Stable Hazardous Reactions Dust explosion like most finely divided organic powders Conditions to Avoid Electric discharge throwing into fire Materials to Avoid Oxidizing Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products CO CO2 and NOX Further Information None 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Ingestion oral LD50 2000mg kg Rats Inhalation LC50 5 14mg L Rats Eye irritation Not an i...

Page 106: ...all applicable rules or order under TSCA SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance None 311 312 Hazard Classification None EU Information 1999 45 EC and 67 548 EEC Symbol Indication Not required R Phrase Not required 76 769 EEC All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under 76 769 EEC 16 OTHER INFORMATION NF...

Page 107: ...97 Hamburg Telephone number to access MSDS 040 2376 2185 For more information 040 2376 2613 United Kingdom Sharp Electronics U K Ltd Telephone number for information 08705 274 277 France Sharp Electronics France S A Telephone number for information 01 49 90 34 00 Austria Sharp Electronics GMBH Telephone number for information 01 727 19 0 Italy Sharp Electronics Italy S P A Telephone number for inf...

Page 108: ...5 minutes If irritation does occur consult medical personnel Ingestion Rinse with water and drink several glasses of water If irritation or discomfort does occur consult medical personnel 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Water CO2 foam and dry chemicals Special Fire Fighting Procedures None Fire and Explosion Hazards Toner material like most finely divided organic powders may form an e...

Page 109: ...TIVITY Stability Stable Hazardous Reactions Dust explosion like most finely divided organic powders Conditions to Avoid Electric discharge throwing into fire Materials to Avoid Oxidizing Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products CO CO2 and NOX Further Information None 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Ingestion oral LD50 2000mg kg Rats Inhalation LC50 5 14mg L Rats Eye irritation Not an...

Page 110: ...all applicable rules or order under TSCA SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance None 311 312 Hazard Classification None EU Information 1999 45 EC and 67 548 EEC Symbol Indication Not required R Phrase Not required 76 769 EEC All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under 76 769 EEC 16 OTHER INFORMATION NF...

Page 111: ...chine Cabinet 89 Document glass 89 Drum cartridge 91 RSPF 89 RSPF scanning window 89 TD cartridge 91 Transfer charger 90 CLEAR ALL key 11 12 58 CLEAR key 10 20 21 23 29 30 58 79 Connecting the machine to your computer Parallel cable 56 USB cable 55 Convenient copy functions 26 Conventions used in this manual and online manual 6 COPY RATIO key 11 25 D Display 10 Display messages 69 Document feeder ...

Page 112: ...area 81 Mode indicators 10 MODE SELECT key 10 N Network expansion kit 92 Normal copying Document glass 20 RSPF 21 Numeric keys 10 23 O Offset function during sort copy 30 Operation in copy printer and scanner modes 60 Operation panel 9 10 Optional equipment 92 Original guides 9 21 Original types 24 P Paper 14 Paper holder arm 9 22 Paper output tray 9 Paper output tray extension 9 22 Paper tray 9 1...

Page 113: ...the number of copies 23 Setting up button manager 51 Sharpdesk 36 Short edge 26 Side cover 9 79 84 Side cover open button 9 Sort copy 29 Special papers 15 Specifications 94 START key 11 20 21 Stream feeding mode 22 System configuration 92 System requirements for USB 2 0 57 T TD cartridge 9 84 TD cartridge replacement 84 Transfer charger 9 Tray location indicator 10 69 TRAY SELECT key 10 18 23 Trou...

Page 114: ...ument glass 27 RSPF 28 Margin shift using 34 Sort copying using Document glass 29 RSPF 30 Connecting the computer Acrobat Reader installing 61 Basic procedure for printing 58 Button Manager setting up Windows 98 Me 2000 53 Windows XP 51 Installing the software 38 Online manual using 61 Print job canceling 58 Printer mode using 58 Scanner mode using 59 Scanning from your computer 60 Scanning using ...

Page 115: ...ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to mai...

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