MODEL

AR-M236
AR-M276

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM

KEY OPERATOR'S GUIDE

Page
• PURPOSE OF THE KEY
OPERATOR PROGRAMS 1
• PROGRAMMING A KEY
OPERATOR CODE 1
• USING THE KEY
OPERATOR PROGRAMS 2
• KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAM LIST 4
• GENERAL PROGRAMS 8
• PROGRAMS FOR
COPY MODE 15
• PROGRAMS FOR
PRINT MODE 16
• PROGRAMS FOR NETWORK
SCANNER MODE 20

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 The key operator code is initially set to "00000" at the factory.

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 PURPOSE OF THE KEY OPERATOR
PROGRAMS
The key operator programs are used by the key operator (administrator of the machine) to customize certain
features of the machine to better meet the needs of users.
This guide explains key operator programs that are common to all functions of the multifunction system (copy
function, fax function, printer function, and network scanner function), as well as programs that are specific to the
copy function, printer function, and network scanner function. Programs that are specific to the fax function are
explained in the following manual:
• Fax function ............."AR-FX7 Operation manual" (Chapter 8)
In order to access the key operator programs, the key operator code must be entered.

PROGRAMMING A KEY OPERATOR CODE

The key operator code is a 5-digit number that must be entered in order to access the key operator programs. The
key operator (administrator of the machine) should change the default key operator code that was set at the factory
to a new 5-digit number. Be sure to remember the new key operator code, as it must be entered each time the key
operator programs are subsequently used. (Only one key operator code can be programmed.)
To change the key operator code, see "USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS" on the following page.

The key operator code is initially set to "00000" at the factory.

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 USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
When using the key operator programs for the first time, change the factory default key operator code to a new
Note code. (Step 3 to step 5)

1 Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. 5 Use the numeric keys to enter the new
5-digit key operator code.
Use a number for the key
LINE
operator code that has not
DATA
been programmed as an
B STATUS CUSTOM SETTINGS ----- account number for
00000
auditing mode (a number
that has been
programmed as an
account number cannot
2 Touch the [KEY OPERATOR be used). The entered number will be the new key
operator code. Be sure to remember this number.
PROGRAMS] key.
CUSTOM SETTINGS EXIT
6 Touch the [OK] key. You will return to
TOTAL COUNT
DISPLAY
CONTRAST
LIST PRINT CLOCK the screen of step 4.
TRAY SETTINGS ADDRESS RECEIVE MODE FAX DATA This completes the
CONTROL FORWARD
procedure for changing
KEYBOARD KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS OK the key operator code. If
SELECT
you wish to configure
another program, touch
the key of the desired
program in the screen of
3 Use the numeric keys to enter the
step 4.
five-digit key operater code.
Each time a digit is
entered, the dash (-) that 7 Press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) to
indicates the digit will exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR CODE
change to an asterisk ( ).
The factory default setting
for the key operator code
is 00000.

4 Touch a key to select the desired

category of key operator programs.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS EXIT

ACCOUNT ENERGY SAVE OPERATION DEVICE CONTROL

CONTROL SETTINGS

COPY SETTINGS PRINT SETTINGS SCANNER FAX SETTINGS

SETTINGS

LIST PRINT KEY OPERATOR PRODUCT KEY

CODE CHANGE

Example:
To change the key operator code, touch the [KEY
OPERATOR CODE CHANGE] key.

• Each time you need to configure a program, use this

procedure to select the program.
• In the following steps, the setting screen for the
selected program appears. Refer to the explanation
of the program to select the desired setting (the
explanations of the programs begin on page 8).

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 USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

KEYS USED IN KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS

Example: Auditing mode
The following keys appear in screens that
require the entry of numerical values.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ACCOUNT CONTROL OK 20 (1 999)

1/3
1 AUDITING MODE

2 TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT

3
RESETTING ACCOUNT

4 5

1 When a checkbox ( ) appears in front of a setting, a checkmark ( ) will appear when the checkbox is touched.
This indicates that the setting is enabled. If a checkbox with a checkmark ( ) is touched, the checkmark is
cleared ( ) and the setting is disabled.
2 When a key that appears in the form XXX is touched, the setting screen of that key will appear.
3 If the settings continue on the following screen(s), touch the and keys to move back and forth through the
screens. To return to the category selection screen, touch the [OK] key.
4 The currently set numerical value is displayed.
5 Numerical values can be set by touching the and keys.

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 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST
Note The key operator programs that can be accessed depend on the optional equipment that is installed.

GENERAL PROGRAMS
Factory default Factory default
Program name Page Program name Page
settings settings
ACCOUNT CONTROL DEVICE CONTROL
AUDITING MODE Disabled 8 DISABLING OF Disabled 12
DOCUMENT FEEDER *2
TOTAL PAGES PER — 8
ACCOUNT DISABLING OF DUPLEX Disabled 12
RESETTING ACCOUNT — 8 DISABLING OF STAPLER *3 Disabled 12
ACCOUNT NUMBER — 9 OUTPUT TRAYS *4 PATTERN 1 13
CONTROL OFFSET FUNCTION Enabled 13
ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING — 9 SETTING
ACCOUNT NUMBER Disabled 9 MEMORY FOR PRINTER • 50% 13
SECURITY • MEMORY AREA
FOR PRINT
CANCEL JOBS OF Disabled 9 HOLD *5 : 30%
INVALID ACCOUNTS *5
DISABLING OF CENTRE Disabled 13
ENERGY SAVE
TRAY COUNTING
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF Enabled 10 RETURN FROM COPY 60 (sec) 13
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF 60 (min.) 10 MODE TIMING
TIMER
MIX SIZE ORIGINAL Disabled 13
PREHEAT MODE SETTING 15 (min.) 10 FEEDING MODE
OPERATION SETTINGS KEY OPERATOR CODE 00000 14
CHANGE
AUTO CLEAR SETTING 60 (sec) 11
PRODUCT KEY *5
MESSAGE TIME SETTING 6 (sec) 11
PS3 EXPANSION KIT *5 — 14
KEYS TOUCH SOUND • KEYS TOUCH 11
SOUND: Short NETWORK SCANNER — 14
• KEYS TOUCH EXPANSION KIT *7
SOUND AT E-MAIL ALERT AND — 14
INITIAL POINT: STATUS *5
Disabled
SERIAL NUMBER — 14
TOUCH KEY OPERATION • Time to entry: 11
SETTING 0.0 (sec)
• DISABLE AUTO
KEY REPEAT: PROGRAMS FOR COPY MODE
Disabled
Factory default
DISABLE INTERRUPT Disabled 11 Program name Page
settings
PRINT JOB
COPY SETTINGS
STREAM FEEDING MODE *2 Disabled 12
INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS — 15
DISPLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH 12
SETTING ROTATION COPY SETTING Enabled 15
DISABLE DISPLAY Disabled 12 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 3 15
TIMEOUT
AUTO PAPER SELECTION PLAIN PAPER 15
DISABLING OF TRAY Disabled 12 SETTING
SETTINGS
SETTING A MAXIMUM 999 15
NUMBER OF COPIES
SORT AUTO SELECT *2 Enabled 15
DISABLING DELETION OF Disabled 15
JOB PROGRAMS

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 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST

PROGRAMS FOR PRINT MODE PROGRAMS FOR NETWORK SCANNER MODE

Factory default Factory default
Program name Page Program name Page
settings settings
PRINT SETTINGS SCANNER SETTINGS *1
DEFAULT SETTINGS INITIAL FILE FORMAT • File type: TIFF 20
SETTING • Compression
PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE Disabled 16
PRINTING mode: G4
• Number of pages
PRINT DENSITY LEVEL 3 16 per file: All
PROHIBIT TEST PAGE Disabled 16 INITIAL QUALITY • Original image 20
PRINTING *5 SETTING type: Text/Photo
ROTATED PRINT Enabled 16 • Exposure: Auto
FORCED OUTPUT OF Disabled 16 INITIAL RESOLUTION 300 dpi 20
PRINT SETTING

EXCLUDE BYPASS-TRAY Enabled 16 DEFAULT DISPLAY CONDITION 20

FROM ATS SETTINGS SETTINGS

DISABLE DEFAULT Disabled 16 THE NUMBER OF DIRECT 8 (keys) 20

SETTING CHANGES *5 ADDRESS / SENDER KEYS
DISPLAYED SETTING
INTERFACE SETTINGS
HEXADECIMAL DUMP Disabled 17
MODE *5
I/O TIMEOUT 180 (sec) 17
60 (sec) *5
PARALLEL PORT AUTO 17
EMULATION SWITCHING *5
USB PORT EMULATION PCL 17
SWITCHING *5
NETWORK PORT AUTO 17
EMULATION SWITCHING *5
PORT SWITCHING SWITCH AT 18
METHOD *5 END OF JOB
ENABLE PARALLEL Enabled 18
PORT *5
ENABLE USB PORT *5 Enabled 18
ENABLE NETWORK Enabled 18
PORT *5
ENABLE ECP *5 Disabled 18
NETWORK SETTINGS *5
IP ADDRESS SETTING DHCP: Enabled 18
ENABLE TCP/IP *6 Enabled 18
ENABLE NetWare *6 Enabled 18
ENABLE EtherTalk *6 Enabled 18
ENABLE NetBEUI *6 Enabled 19
RESET THE NIC — 19
INITIALISE AND/OR STORE SETTINGS *5 *1 Appears when the scanner function is enabled.
*2 Appears when a RSPF is installed.
RESTORE FACTORY — 19 *3 Appears when a FINISHER is installed.
DEFAULTS
*4 Can be enabled when the printer or fax function is
STORE CURRENT — 19 enabled and a JOB SEPARATOR TRAY KIT or
CONFIGURATION FINISHER is installed.
RESTORE — 19 *5 Appears when the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is
CONFIGURATION installed.
*6 Appears when the PRINT SERVER CARD is installed.
*7 Appears when the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT and
EXPANSION MEMORY are installed.

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 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST

KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM MENU

The key operator programs are arranged in the following menu.
Refer to this menu when enabling or disabling the settings that are explained beginning on page 8.
* Some programs contain an additional level of settings (setting screen).
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

ACCOUNT CONTROL AUDITING MODE

TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT
RESETTING ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL
ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING
ACCOUNT NUMBER SECURITY
CANCEL JOBS OF INVALID ACCOUNTS

ENERGY SAVE AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF

AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER
PREHEAT MODE SETTING

OPERATION SETTINGS AUTO CLEAR SETTING

MESSAGE TIME SETTING
KEYS TOUCH SOUND
TOUCH KEY OPERATION
SETTING
DISABLE INTERRUPT PRINT JOB
STREAM FEEDING MODE
Enter Key Operator Code

DISPLAY LANGUAGE SETTING

DISABLE DISPLAY TIMEOUT
DISABLING OF TRAY SETTINGS

DEVICE CONTROL DISABLING OF DOCUMENT FEEDER

DISABLING OF DUPLEX
DISABLING OF STAPLER
OUTPUT TRAYS
OFFSET FUNCTION SETTING
MEMORY FOR PRINTER
DISABLING OF CENTRE TRAY COUNTING
RETURN FROM COPY MODE
TIMING
MIX SIZE ORIGINAL FEEDING MODE

KEY OPERATOR CODE CHANGE

PRODUCT KEY PS3 EXPANSION KIT

NETWORK SCANNER EXPANSION KIT
E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS
SERIAL NUMBER

COPY SETTINGS INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS

ROTATION COPY SETTING
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
AUTO PAPER SELECTION SETTING
SETTING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COPIES
SORT AUTO SELECT
DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROGRAMS

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 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

PRINT SETTINGS DEFAULT SETTINGS PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING

PRINT DENSITY LEVEL
PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING
ROTATED PRINT
FORCED OUTPUT OF PRINT
EXCLUDE BYPASS-TRAY FROM ATS
DISABLE DEFAULT SETTING CHANGES

INTERFACE SETTINGS HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE

I/O TIMEOUT
PARALLEL PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
USB PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
NETWORK PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
Enter Key Operator Code

PORT SWITCHING METHOD

ENABLE PARALLEL PORT
ENABLE USB PORT
ENABLE NETWORK PORT
ENABLE ECP

NETWORK SETTINGS IP ADDRESS SETTING

ENABLE TCP/IP
ENABLE NetWare
ENABLE EtherTalk
ENABLE NetBEUI
RESET THE NIC

INITIALISE AND/OR STORE SETTINGS RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS

STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION
RESTORE CONFIGURATION

SCANNER SETTINGS INITIAL FILE FORMAT SETTING

INITIAL QUALITY SETTING
INITIAL RESOLUTION SETTING
DEFAULT DISPLAY SETTINGS
THE NUMBER OF DIRECT ADDRESS /
SENDER KEYS DISPLAYED SETTING

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 GENERAL PROGRAMS
This chapter explains key operator programs that are common to all functions of the multifunction system (copy
function, fax function, printer function, and network scanner function).

ACCOUNT CONTROL TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT

This program is used to display the page counts of
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS each account. Misfed pages are not included in the
ACCOUNT CONTROL OK
page counts. When the fax and network scanner
AUDITING MODE
1/3 functions are used, the fax and network scanner page
counts show the number of pages transmitted.
TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT

Touch the [TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT] key to

RESETTING ACCOUNT
display the page count screen.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
"ACCOUNT CONTROL" consists of the following TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT OK

programs. ACCOUNT
NUMBER
COPIES
(LIMIT)
PRINTS SCAN FAX SEND

● AUDITING MODE 11111 123,456 123,456 123,456 123,456 1/2

● TOTAL PAGES PER ACCOUNT
(150,000)
22222 123,456 123,456 123,456 123,456
(150,000)
● RESETTING ACCOUNT 33333 123,456
(150,000)
123,456 123,456 123,456

● ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL 44444 123,456

(150,000)
123,456 123,456 123,456

● ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING

● ACCOUNT NUMBER SECURITY
● CANCEL JOBS OF INVALID ACCOUNTS* RESETTING ACCOUNT
* Appears when the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is This program is used to reset the page counts of each
installed. account to zero.
When the fax and network scanner functions are used,
this program resets the fax and network scanner page
AUDITING MODE counts to zero.
When AUDITING MODE is enabled, a count is kept of
the pages printed by each account (up to 100 accounts Touch the [RESETTING ACCOUNT] key to display the
can be established). The page counts can be viewed account reset screen.
in the display. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
RESETTING ACCOUNT OK
After enabling "AUDITING MODE", program ACCOUNT COPIES
PRINTS SCAN FAX SEND
Note account numbers using "ACCOUNT
NUMBER (LIMIT)

11111 123,456 123,456 123,456 123,456 1/2

NUMBER CONTROL". 22222
(150,000)
123,456 123,456 123,456 123,456
(150,000)
33333 123,456 123,456 123,456 123,456 ALL ACCOUNTS
(150,000)
When using the copy function, fax function, or network 44444 123,456 123,456 123,456 123,456 RESET
(150,000)
scanner function, an account number must be entered
to scan an original. ● Resetting a single account
Touch the key of the account that you wish to reset,
and then select [YES] in the confirmation screen. If
the account that you wish to reset does not appear,
touch the key or key until the account
appears. When finished, touch the [OK] key.
● Resetting all accounts
Touch the [RESET] key and then select [YES].
When finished, touch the [OK] key.

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 GENERAL PROGRAMS

ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING

This program is used to store, delete, and change A limit for the number of copies that can be made can
account numbers for AUDITING MODE. A maximum be set for a single account or for all accounts at once.
of 100 account numbers can be stored. The maximum limit that can be entered is 999,999.
Touch the [ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING] key to display
● Storing a new account number
the account limit setting screen.
To store a new account number, touch the [ENTER]
key and then use the numeric keys to enter a 5-digit KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING OK
account number. Touch the [ENTER] key to store INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE LIMITED.
the number. After storing the account number, you
ACCOUNT NUMBER OF
can continue storing other account numbers. NUMBER COPIES MADE MAXIMUM

Note that the same number as the key operator ----- 123,456 ---,---

code cannot be stored. LIMIT ENTER

● Deleting an account number

To delete an account number, touch the [DELETE] ● Setting a limit for a single account
key and then select whether you wish to delete a Use the numeric keys to enter the number of the
single account number or all account numbers. account for which you wish to set a limit, and then
To delete a single account number, use the numeric enter the limit. When finished, touch the [ENTER]
keys to enter the account number that you wish to key.
delete and then touch the [ENTER] key. If you enter an account number that already has a
To delete all account numbers, touch the [DELETE] limit, the limit will appear in the display. To change
key and then touch [YES] in the screen that appears the limit, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) (the display
to confirm the deletion. will change to hyphens (-)) and then enter the new
limit.
● Changing an account number If you touch the [ENTER] key while the display
To change an account number, touch the shows hyphens (-) for the limit, the limit set for the
[CHANGE] key and use the numeric keys to enter account will be cancelled. When you have finished
the account number that you wish to change. Enter setting a limit for one account, you can continue
the new account number and then touch the setting limits for other accounts.
[ENTER] key. After changing the account number, When finished, touch the [OK] key to exit.
you can continue changing other account numbers.
If you make a mistake while entering the account ● Setting a limit for all accounts
number that you wish to change and enter a number Touch the [LIMIT] key. [ALL] will appear in the
that is not in use, an alarm will sound and the display account number entry screen.
will change to hyphens (-). Enter a limit for all acounts in the same way as
explained above for a single account.
When finished, touch the [OK] key to exit.

ACCOUNT NUMBER SECURITY

This program is used to display an alarm and prohibit
entry of account numbers for one minute if an incorrect
acount number is entered three times in a row when
"AUDITING MODE" is enabled. (This prevents
unauthorised people from attempting to guess an
account number.)

CANCEL JOBS OF INVALID ACCOUNTS

This program is used to control use of the printer
function when "AUDITING MODE" is enabled. When
this program is enabled, the machine will not print a
print job if the operator enters an invalid account
number at the computer or fails to enter an account
number.
When the program is disabled, print jobs received
without the entry of a valid account number will be
printed and the number of pages will be included in the
[OTHERS] count.

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 GENERAL PROGRAMS

ENERGY SAVE PREHEAT MODE SETTING

If the printer is not used for the length of time set with
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS this program after printing is finished, it will enter
ENERGY SAVE OK
preheat mode. This function reduces your power
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF costs, and at the same time helps conserve natural
resources and reduce pollution.
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER 60min
Select the most suitable setting to match your pattern
PREHEAT MODE SETTING 15min of use of the printer.
The time can be set to as long as 240 minutes in
increments of one minute. (Preheat mode cannot be
"ENERGY SAVE" provides the following four programs
disabled.)
to reduce your power costs. From an environmental
perspective, this also helps conserve natural
resources and reduce pollution.
● AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF
● AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER
● PREHEAT MODE SETTING

AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF

If the machine is not used for the amount of time set in
"AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER", AUTO POWER
SHUT-OFF will activate and switch the machine to a
standby state that conserves the maximum amount of
energy. This program can be used to prevent AUTO
POWER SHUT-OFF from operating. When this is
done, the "AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER" setting
is disabled. Use this program when circumstances
require that AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF be disabled.
Rather than disabling the auto power
Caution shut-off feature, we suggest that you
first try lengthening the time set in
"AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER"
In most cases a suitable timer
setting will allow work to proceed
with minimal delay and still enable
you to enjoy the benefits of power
conservation.

AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF TIMER

This program is used to set the amount of time after
which "AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF" activates when the
machine is not used.
This function allows you to reduce power costs, and at
the same time helps conserve natural resources and
reduce pollution.
The time can be set to as long as 240 minutes in
increments of one minute.
• Select a suitable time according to your
Note pattern of use of the machine.
• If "AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF" is
disabled, the time setting is also disabled.

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 GENERAL PROGRAMS

OPERATION SETTINGS KEYS TOUCH SOUND

This program is used to select whether or not a beep is
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS sounded when a key is touched, and if sounded, what
OPERATION SETTINGS OK
type of beep.
AUTO CLEAR SETTING 60sec
1/3 The program is also use to select whether or not a
special key touch beep is sounded at the initial point of
MESSAGE TIME SETTING 6sec
a setting.
KEYS TOUCH SOUND
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
KEYS TOUCH SOUND OK

The "OPERATION SETTINGS" are related to basic

KEYS TOUCH SOUND
operation of the machine and consist of the following
programs:
● AUTO CLEAR SETTING KEYS TOUCH SOUND AT INITIAL POINT

● MESSAGE TIME SETTING

● KEYS TOUCH SOUND
key .... Touch this key to select a short beep
● TOUCH KEY OPERATION SETTING
volume. A single short beep indicates a
● DISABLE INTERRUPT PRINT JOB
valid key, and a double short beep
● STREAM FEEDING MODE
indicates an invalid key.
● DISPLAY LANGUAGE SETTING
● DISABLE DISPLAY TIMEOUT key .... Touch this key to select a long beep
● DISABLING OF TRAY SETTINGS volume. A single long beep indicates a valid
key, and a double long beep indicates an
invalid key.
AUTO CLEAR SETTING
If no action is taken for a certain length of time when key .... Touch this key to disable key touch beeps.
viewing information on finished jobs, jobs in progress, Select the [KEYS TOUCH SOUND AT INITIAL POINT]
or stored jobs, the auto clear function activates and checkbox to have three long beeps sound (when the
returns the display to the initial screen of copy mode or beep volume is set to long) or three short beeps sound
the job status screen. AUTO CLEAR SETTING is used (when the beep volume is set to short) when the initial
to set the amount of time that must elapse for the auto point of a setting is reached while selecting basic settings.
clear function to activate. The time can be set from 10 The initial point settings are as follows:
seconds to 240 seconds in increments of 10 seconds,
or the auto clear function can be disabled. (This setting Mode Initial point (set from initial screen)
only operates in copy mode and network scanner Copy mode Ratio: 100%
mode.) Exposure: 3
Fax mode Exposure: 3
MESSAGE TIME SETTING Network scanner Exposure setting: 3
This program is used to set the length of time that mode
messages appear in the display (this applies to
messages that appear for a certain length of time and
then automatically disappear.) TOUCH KEY OPERATION SETTING
The time can be set to as long as 12 seconds in These programs are used to set the length of time that
increments of one second. must elapse until a setting is entered after a key is
touched, and to disable key repeat.
The setting entry time can be set from 0.0 seconds to
2.0 seconds in increments of 0.5 seconds.
When [DISABLE AUTO KEY REPEAT] is enabled, only
one touch is registered if key is touched continuously.

DISABLE INTERRUPT PRINT JOB

(When the printer function is enabled)
Enable this program if you wish to prevent pausing of
printing for interrupt copy jobs.

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STREAM FEEDING MODE

(When a RSPF is installed)
DEVICE CONTROL
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
Use this program to enable stream feeding mode. DEVICE CONTROL OK
When this mode is enabled and originals are scanned
from the RSPF, an original can be added to the RSPF DISABLING OF DOCUMENT
FEEDER
1/3

within 5 seconds after the previous original is fed, and DISABLING OF DUPLEX
be automatically scanned using the settings of the
previous original. This function can be used with the DISABLING OF STAPLER

copy function and the scanner function.

Use these programs when a peripheral device on the
DISPLAY LANGUAGE SETTING machine has failed or when you wish to temporarily
This program is used to change the language used in disable a device. The programs can also be used to
the display. change the function setting of a device as required by
your conditions of use.
"DEVICE CONTROL" consists of the following
DISABLE DISPLAY TIMEOUT programs:
When this program is disabled, the display will close ● DISABLING OF DOCUMENT FEEDER
the screen that is currently open and return to the ● DISABLING OF DUPLEX
initial screen if no keys are touched for 60 seconds. ● DISABLING OF STAPLER
When the program is enabled, the display will not ● OUTPUT TRAYS
close the screen that is currently open. ● OFFSET FUNCTION SETTING
● MEMORY FOR PRINTER
DISABLING OF TRAY SETTINGS ● DISABLING OF CENTRE TRAY COUNTING
This program can be enabled to prohibit changes to ● RETURN FROM COPY MODE TIMING
the paper tray settings in the user settings. ● MIX SIZE ORIGINAL FEEDING MODE
Note that bypass tray settings will still be possible.
DISABLING OF DOCUMENT FEEDER
(When a RSPF is installed)
Use this program when the RSPF is not operational or
you wish to disable the automatic feeding function.
(Originals can still be scanned using the document
glass.)

DISABLING OF DUPLEX
Use this program when you wish to disable the
two-sided printing function or the function has failed.
When this program is enabled, only one-sided printing
is possible.

DISABLING OF STAPLER
(When a FINISHER is installed)
Use this program to disable stapling.
When this program is enabled, stapling does not take
place.

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OUTPUT TRAYS RETURN FROM COPY MODE TIMING

(When the printer or fax function is enabled and a JOB (When the printer function or fax function is enabled)
SEPARATOR TRAY KIT or FINISHER is installed) This program is used to set the amount of time that
This program is used to select the respective output must elapse after a copy job is finished before the
trays for the copy, printer, and fax functions. printer or fax function resumes operation. The amount
of time can be set from 1 second to 60 seconds in
Example: When a FINISHER is installed. increments of 1 second.
* Settings that can be selected vary depending on the
options that are installed. MIX SIZE ORIGINAL FEEDING MODE
Settings Description (When a RSPF is installed)
PATTERN 1 Copy: Offset tray When this program is enabled, originals of mixed
Printer: Centre tray length (the widths must be the same) can be scanned
Fax: Top tray in copy mode and each original copied onto the
corresponding length of paper.
PATTERN 2 Copy: Centre tray
Printer: Offset tray
Fax: Top tray
PATTERN 3 Copy: Centre tray
(When the fax Printer: Offset tray
function is enabled) Fax: Centre tray
PATTERN 4 Copy: Offset tray
(When the fax Printer: Centre tray
function is enabled) Fax: Centre tray

OFFSET FUNCTION SETTING

This program is used to enable or disable the offset
functions of the centre tray and offset tray (when a
FINISHER is installed).

MEMORY FOR PRINTER

This program is used to set the amount of IMC
memory that is allocated to the printer function. The
amount of memory can be set from 30% to 70% in
increments of 10%.
● Memory allocated to print hold
(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
To set the amount of memory allocated to print hold,
touch the [THE MEMORY AREA FOR PRINT
HOLD] key. The amount of memory can be set from
30% to 70% in increments of 10%. If 0% is selected,
the print hold function cannot be used.

DISABLING OF CENTRE TRAY

COUNTING
This program is used to disable counting of pages
delivered to the centre tray.
When this program is enabled, centre tray full
detection does not take place.

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 GENERAL PROGRAMS

KEY OPERATOR CODE PRODUCT KEY

CHANGE (When the PRINTER
This program is used to change the key operator code EXPANSION KIT is installed)
that must be entered to configure the key operator
programs. When the machine is first used, the key KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
PRODUCT KEY OK
operator (adminstrator of the machine) should change
the key operator code that was set at the factory to the PS3 EXPANSION KIT NETWORK SCANNER EXPANSION KIT

desired 5-digit code. (A number that has been E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS SERIAL NUMBER
programmed as an account number cannot be used.)
Only one key operator code can be programmed.
The factory default setting for the key operator code is
00000. Use these programs to enter the product keys for the
following options.

PS3 EXPANSION KIT

(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is
installed)
This program is used to enter the product key that
enables the machine to be used as a PostScript
printer. Ask your dealer for the product key.

NETWORK SCANNER EXPANSION KIT

(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT and
EXPANSION MEMORY are installed)
This program is used to enter the product key for the
network scanner function. Ask your dealer for the
product key.

E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS

(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is
installed)
This program is used to enter the product key for
E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS, which enables
customer product support via a network system. Ask
your dealer for the product key.

SERIAL NUMBER
Use this program to display the serial number of the
machine. The serial number is required when
obtaining product keys for PS3 EXPANSION KIT,
NETWORK SCANNER EXPANSION KIT and the
E-MAIL ALERT AND STATUS.

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 PROGRAMS FOR COPY MODE
This chapter explains the key operator programs that are used for copy mode.

COPY SETTINGS EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT

This program is used to adjust the exposure level
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS when "Auto" is used for the copy exposure.
COPY FUNCTION SETTINGS OK
The auto exposure level can be set separately for the
INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS
1/3 document glass and RSPF.
[1] is the lightest level and [5] is the darkest level.
ROTATION COPY SETTING

AE:3
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
AE:3 AUTO PAPER SELECTION SETTING
This program is used to select the paper type* that is
"COPY SETTINGS" consists of the following used when the automatic paper selection function
programs: operates. "PLAIN PAPER" or "PLAIN AND RECYCLE
● INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS PAPER" can be selected. Auto paper selection can
● ROTATION COPY SETTING also be disabled with this program.
● EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT * The paper type set for each tray in the tray settings of
● AUTO PAPER SELECTION SETTING the user settings. (See "CUSTOM SETTINGS" in the
● SETTING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COPIES operation manual for copier.)
● SORT AUTO SELECT
● DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROGRAMS SETTING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
COPIES
INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS This program is used to set the maximum number of
The copy settings revert to the default settings when copies that are allowed per original.
the power switch is turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] Any number from 1 to 999 can be set for the
key ( ) is pressed, or when the auto clear time maximum.
elapses. This program is used to change the default
settings, or return changed default settings to the initial
factory default settings. SORT AUTO SELECT
Defaults for the following copy settings can be (When a RSPF is installed)
changed: This program can be used to disable automatic
• Paper tray • Exposure mode selection of the sort function.
• Copy ratio • Duplex function
• Post-processing functions* (non-sort, sort, staple DISABLING DELETION OF JOB
sort, and group)
*Settings for the post-processing functions vary PROGRAMS
depending on whether or not a FINISHER is This program is used to prevent copy settings stored in
installed. job programs from being changed or deleted.

If this program is used to change the default

Note setting for the duplex function to other than
"one-sided" "one-sided" and the RSPF
fails or is disabled, the setting will revert to
"one-sided" "one-sided".
* DISABLING OF DOCUMENT FEEDER (p.12)
DISABLING OF DUPLEX (p.12)

ROTATION COPY SETTING

When this program is enabled, the original image is
automatically rotated 90 degrees in the event that the
original and the paper are in different orientations.
(Rotation can only take place when auto paper
selection and automatic ratio selection are used.)

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 PROGRAMS FOR PRINT MODE
This chapter explains key operator programs that are used for the printer function. These programs can only be
configured on models that have the printer function.

PRINT SETTINGS FORCED OUTPUT OF PRINT

This program is used to enable or disable automatic
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS printing on a different size of paper when no paper
PRINT SETTINGS OK
trays have the selected size of paper.
DEFAULT SETTINGS INTERFACE SETTINGS

INITIALISE AND/OR STORE

EXCLUDE BYPASS-TRAY FROM ATS
NETWORK SETTINGS SETTINGS
This program is used to exclude paper in the bypass
tray when automatic paper selection is used.

DEFAULT SETTINGS DISABLE DEFAULT SETTING

These programs allow you to change certain default
CHANGES
settings for the printer function. (When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
The "DEFAULT SETTINGS" consist of the following This program is used to prevent the configuration
programs: setting defaults from being changed.
● PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING
● PRINT DENSITY LEVEL
● PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING
● ROTATED PRINT
● FORCED OUTPUT OF PRINT
● EXCLUDE BYPASS-TRAY FROM ATS
● DISABLE DEFAULT SETTING CHANGES

PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING

This program is used to prohibit the printing of notice
pages. For an explanation of notice pages, see "If a
Notice Page is printed" in the online manual for printer.

PRINT DENSITY LEVEL

The print density can be set to one of five different
levels. [1] is the lightest level and [5] is the darkest
level.

PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING

(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
This program is used to prohibit the printing of test
pages.
When the program is enabled, a test page cannot be
printed from the user settings. (See the operation
manual for copier)

ROTATED PRINT
This program is used to enable or disable rotation of
the print image when an A4R, B5R, or 8-1/2" x 11"R
(Letter R) document is being printed but there is no
paper loaded in that orientation.

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 PROGRAMS FOR PRINT MODE

INTERFACE SETTINGS PARALLEL PORT EMULATION

The "INTERFACE SETTINGS" are used to monitor SWITCHING
and set limits for the data that is sent to the machine’s (When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
parallel port, USB port, or network port. The settings This program is used to set the printer language when
consist of the following programs: the machine is connected using the parallel port.
● HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE The factory default setting is "AUTO".
● I/O TIMEOUT
Unless printing errors occur frequently, it is
● PARALLEL PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
recommended that the setting be kept at "AUTO".
● USB PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
● NETWORK PORT EMULATION SWITCHING Selections Description
● PORT SWITCHING METHOD AUTO The printer language is
● ENABLE PARALLEL PORT automatically changed to match
● ENABLE USB PORT
the data received from the
● ENABLE NETWORK PORT
computer.
● ENABLE ECP
PostScript The data received from the
(When the PS3 computer is printed using
HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE EXPANSION PostScript.
(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed) KIT is installed)
This program is used to print out the print data from the PCL The data received from the
computer in hexadecimal and in the corresponding text computer is printed using PCL.
characters (based on ASCII code). This allows you to
check whether or not print data is being correctly sent
from the computer. USB PORT EMULATION SWITCHING
(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
Example of output in hexadecimal dump mode (A4 This program is used to set the printer language when
portrait) the machine is connected using the USB port. The
selections are the same as for "PARALLEL PORT
EMULATION SWITCHING".
The factory default setting is "PCL*".
* When the PS3 expansion kit is installed, the setting is
"AUTO".
Unless printing errors occur frequently, it is
I/O TIMEOUT recommended that the setting be kept at "AUTO".
This program is used to set the amount of time until I/O
timeout when waiting for print data. NETWORK PORT EMULATION
In the event that the set amount of time elapses
without the port receiving any print data, the I/O
SWITCHING
timeout function temporarily breaks the port (When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
connection and intiates automatic port selection or This program is used to set the printer language when
makes the port begin waiting for the next set of print the machine is connected using the USB port. The
data. selections are the same as for "PARALLEL PORT
EMULATION SWITCHING".
The factory default setting is "AUTO".
Unless printing errors occur frequently, it is
recommended that the setting be kept at "AUTO".

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 PROGRAMS FOR PRINT MODE

PORT SWITCHING METHOD NETWORK SETTINGS

(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed) (When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
This program is used to set the method for switching The NETWORK SETTINGS are used when the
printer ports. machine is used as a network printer. The "NETWORK
The machine can use the following three printer ports: SETTINGS" consist of the following programs:
• Parallel port ● IP ADDRESS SETTING
• USB port ● ENABLE TCP/IP *
• Network port ● ENABLE NetWare *
● ENABLE EtherTalk *
Selections Description
● ENABLE NetBEUI *
SWITCH AT Automatic printer port selection ● RESET THE NIC
END OF JOB at the end of each print job. * When the PRINT SERVER CARD is installed.
SWITCH AFTER Automatic printer port selection if Consult your network administrator
I/O TIMEOUT the time set in "I/O TIMEOUT" Caution before configuring the NETWORK
elapses. SETTINGS.

ENABLE PARALLEL PORT • After changing the settings, you must turn
(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed) Note off the machine’s power switch, wait
briefly, and then turn the switch back on in
This program is used to enable or disable printing via
order to make the changes take effect.
the parallel port.
• Some programs in the following are
marked by "*1". This indicates that a
ENABLE USB PORT message will appear at the end of the
(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed) setting procedure asking you to confirm
execution of the new setting. If needed,
This program is used to enable or disable printing via you can cancel the new setting by
the USB port. touching the [NO] key.

ENABLE NETWORK PORT IP ADDRESS SETTING

(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed) This program is used to set the IP address (IP
This program is used to enable or disable printing via address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway) of the machine
the network port. when TCP/IP protocol is used on the network.
When "DHCP" is selected, the machine will obtain an IP
address automatically. This is the factory default setting.
ENABLE ECP When the print server card is installed and the
(When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed) machine is used on a TCP/IP network, be sure to
Enable this program when you wish to use ECP mode enable the "ENABLE TCP/IP" program.
on the parallel port.
When DHCP is used, the IP address
Caution assigned to the machine may
automatically be changed on
occasion. If this happens, printing
will not be possible.

ENABLE TCP/IP
This program must be enabled to use the machine on
a TCP/IP network. "IP ADDRESS SETTING" must
also be configured.

ENABLE NetWare
This program must be enabled to use the machine on
a network that uses NetWare protocol.

ENABLE EtherTalk
This program must be enabled to use the machine on
a network that uses EtherTalk protocol.

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 PROGRAMS FOR PRINT MODE

ENABLE NetBEUI INITIALISE AND/OR STORE SETTINGS

This program must be enabled to use the machine on (When the PRINTER EXPANSION KIT is installed)
a network that uses NetBEUI protocol.
These programs are used to return the configuration
settings (See the online manual for network printer)
RESET THE NIC *1 and the "PRINT SETTINGS" (p.16) to the factory
This program is used to restore all network settings to default settings. The programs are also used to store
the factory default settings. the current settings and to restore stored settings.
"INITIALISE AND/OR STORE SETTINGS" consists of
the following programs:
● RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS
● STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION
● RESTORE CONFIGURATION

Some programs in the following are marked

Note by "*1". This indicates that a message will
appear at the end of the setting procedure
asking you to confirm execution of the new
setting. If needed, you can cancel the new
setting by touching the [NO] key.

RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS *1

This program is used to return the configuration
settings (see the online manual for network printer)
and the "PRINT SETTINGS" (p.16) to the factory
default settings. If you need a record of the current
settings before restoring the factory defaults, use
"Data list print" in the user settings to print a list of the
current settings. (See "CUSTOM SETTINGS" in the
operation manual for copier.)

STORE CURRENT CONFIGURATION *1

This program is used to store the current configuration
settings (see online manual for network printer) and
"PRINT SETTINGS" (p.16). The stored settings will not
be erased even if the power is turned off. To restore
the stored settings, use the "RESTORE
CONFIGURATION" program.

RESTORE CONFIGURATION *1
This program is used to restore settings that were
stored using the "STORE CURRENT
CONFIGURATION" program.
The current settings will change to the restored
settings.
If any of the "NETWORK SETTINGS" (p.18)
Note were changed before execution of this
program, you must turn off the machine’s
power switch, wait briefly, and then turn the
switch back on in order to make the settings
take effect.

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 PROGRAMS FOR NETWORK
SCANNER MODE
This chapter explains key operator programs that are used for the network scanner function. These programs can
only be configured on models that have the network scanner function.

SCANNER SETTINGS THE NUMBER OF DIRECT ADDRESS /

SENDER KEYS DISPLAYED SETTING
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
SCANNER SETTINGS OK
This program is used to select the number of
one-touch keys that are displayed in the address book
INITIAL FILE FORMAT SETTING
1/2
screen and sender selection screen. Selections are
INITIAL QUALITY SETTING
[6], [8], and [12].

INITIAL RESOLUTION SETTING Each displayed one-touch key name can be

Note up to 18 characters long when the number
of displayed one-touch keys is 6 or 8. Each
The "SCANNER SETTINGS" consist of the following name can only be 10 characters long when
programs: the number of displayed one-touch keys is
● INITIAL FILE FORMAT SETTING 12.
● INITIAL QUALITY SETTING
● INITIAL RESOLUTION SETTING
● DEFAULT DISPLAY SETTINGS
● THE NUMBER OF DIRECT ADDRESS / SENDER
KEYS DISPLAYED SETTING

INITIAL FILE FORMAT SETTING

Use this program to change the default file format (file
type, compression mode, and number of pages per
file) that is used when sending an image by Scan to
E-mail, Scan to Desktop, or Scan to FTP.

INITIAL QUALITY SETTING

This program is used to set the default original type
and exposure level for network scanner mode.
For informatin on these settings, see the operation
manual for network scanner.

INITIAL RESOLUTION SETTING

This program is used to set the default resolution for
network scanner mode.

DEFAULT DISPLAY SETTINGS

Use this program to select the initial screen that
appears when the [SCAN] key is pressed to switch to
network scanner mode, or when the [CLEAR ALL] key
( ) is pressed in scanner mode.
Three selections are available for the initial screen:
• CONDITION SETTINGS
• ADDRESS BOOK (ABC)
• ADDRESS BOOK (GROUP)

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 AR-M236/AR-M276

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.

Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester
M40 5BE

SHARP CORPORATION

Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper PRINTED IN CHINA

2004H KS2
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