Sharp SF-2540, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL SF 2540 ...

Page 2: ... marked please read I for ON and for OFF Caution For a complete electrical disconnection pull out the main plug The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible The CE mark logo label is affixed on an equipment in case that the directives described in the above sentence are applicable to the product This sentence is not applicable in any country where the abov...

Page 3: ...REMOVAL 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 GENERAL INFORMATION PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 38 Exterior 38 Interior 39 Operation panel 40 USER MAINTENANCE 42 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 43 SPECIFICATIONS 44 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 48 REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER SF A58 49 20 BIN SORTER SF S15 20 BIN STAPLE SORTER SF S56 58 STAND 3000 SHEET PAPER DRAWER SF D23 STAND 500 SHEET PAPER DRAWER SF D24 71 ...

Page 4: ...d functions of the SF 2540 Then refer to the manual as needed to become thoroughly familiar with those features you will normally use For Key Operators Please read all sections thoroughly to become familiar with all features and functions of the SF 2540 Throughout the manual information which is relevant to key operator functions is noted by KEY OPERATOR Please pay close attention to these notes a...

Page 5: ...y ventilated subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes e g near an air conditioner or heater 4 Ensure that the area chosen for the machine location is level 5 Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation CAUTIONS 1 Do not touch the photoconductive drum Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies 2 The fusing unit is extremely hot...

Page 6: ...led the copier will automatically turn off the power once a programmed length of time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or the power is first turned on The power switch will automatically be turned to the OFF position To turn the power back on simply turn the power switch to the ON position KEY OPERATOR See page 87 for setting the auto power shut off tim...

Page 7: ... EXIT THE INFORMATION MODE PRESS THE KEY 2 Press the SCROLL DISPLAY key The following message will appear SELECT FEATURE OF INTEREST 1 DUPLEX 2 DOCUMENT FEEDER 3 SORTER 4 OTHER FEATURES 3 Select the feature you would like to know about by pressing a number from 1 through 4 using the 10 key pad If selection 1 2 or 3 is made information about that feature will appear If selection 4 is made a selecti...

Page 8: ... COPIES REMAINING 000 000 The message will be displayed for several seconds then change to the following message READY TO COPY WHEN COPYING IS FINISHED PRESS THE AUDIT CLEAR KEY In the interrupt copy mode see page 22 the following message will appear instead of the message above READY TO COPY WHEN COPYING IS FINISHED PRESS THE INTERRUPT KEY NOTE If an unassigned number is entered the message displ...

Page 9: ...copy onto paper of a different size press the TRAY SELECT key 216 mm x 330 mm 8 1 2 x 13 size paper is regarded as B4 8 1 2 x 14 size The auto paper select function can be disabled using a key operator program If this function is disabled use the TRAY SELECT key to select the desired paper tray KEY OPERATOR Seepage93toenableordisabletheautopaper selection 4 Adjust the copy density This copier has ...

Page 10: ... setting i e when 0 is displayed Use the clear key to cancel an entry if a mistake is made 6 Press the START key The number in the copy quantity display will decrease by 1 each time a copy is made To cancel a copy run press the CLEAR ALL key Copying will stop and the number in the copy quantity display will be reset to 0 To repeat the same copy sequence for a different original simply replace the ...

Page 11: ...sizes 5 Press the START key 6 Place the second original and press the START key again to copy onto the other side To stop a copy run during duplex copying press the clear key To resume copying press the START key To cancel copying press the CLEAR ALL key and manually remove any copies remaining in the duplex module following the procedure for removing misfed paper from the duplex module See page 3...

Page 12: ... to extend the tray when feeding B4 or A3 8 1 2 x 14 or 11 x 17 sized paper 4 Insert the copy paper all the way into the manual feed tray Transparency film labels tracing paper and other special purpose papers must be fed individually Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper measuring from A5 to A3 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 to 11 x 17 can be loaded into the manual feed tray For automatic two sided copying of A5...

Page 13: ... be made using any of the paper feed stations 2 Replace the first original with the second original and close the document cover Make sure the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the document glass 3 Turn the first copy over without changing its top bottom orientation and place it into the manual feed tray Be sure to feed the copies one sheet at a time 4 Use the TRAY SELECT ...

Page 14: ...ct the paper tray with the desired paper size NOTE This feature will not work when original or copy paper is of non standard size 3 Press the AUTO IMAGE key The best reduction or enlargement ratio for the selected paper size will be automatically set If the size and orientation of the original do not correspond to standard reduction enlargement ratios for the selected paper tray then the following...

Page 15: ...reset reduction or enlargement ratios To move beyond these ratios release the key and then press and hold it again D Same size copying Press the 100 key to reset the copy ratio to 100 3 Ensure that the desired tray is selected If the AUTO PAPER SELECT mode is on the appropriate copy paper size will have been automatically selected based on the original size and selected copy ratio If a tray of the...

Page 16: ...L PAGE COPY USE DOCUMENT GLASS will be displayed A4 8 1 2 x 11 sized copy paper will be automatically selected If A4 8 1 2 x 11 copy paper is not loaded the following message will appear LOAD A4 PAPER To leave a binding margin on the copy press the MARGIN SHIFT key See page 17 The MARGIN SHIFT feature applies only to the left page on the document glass To erase shadows caused by document binding u...

Page 17: ...he document glass and close the document cover If an optional reversing automatic document feeder is installed you can place the originals face up in the document feeder tray NOTE When the optional document feeder is used the width for edge erase and centre erase will vary with the copy ratio However when the document glass is used the width will be constant 2 Press the ERASE key The following mes...

Page 18: ... copier selections and press the START key The ERASE feature will work only when standard size copy paper is used When using the document glass the area to be erased is simply a specified portion of the copy paper By repositioning the original the portion of it which falls within the area to be erased can be shifted When using an optional document feeder the original is always fed to the same posi...

Page 19: ...be disabled See page 91 1 Place the original face down on the document glass and close the document cover If an optional reversing automatic document feeder is installed you can place the originals face up in the document feeder tray 2 Press the MARGIN SHIFT key The following message will appear for several seconds If an optional duplex module is installed and a two sided copying mode is selected ...

Page 20: ... using the 10 key pad Select the margin shift amount for the front side Then if an optional duplex module is installed and a two sided copying mode is selected select the margin shift amount for the second side The selected shift amounts will be highlighted To correct an entry error press the SCROLL DISPLAY key The following message will appear after the selection of a margin shift amount if shift...

Page 21: ...en the MARGIN SHIFT key is pressed again 6 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected 7 Enter the desired number of copies 8 Press the START key Margin shift 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 C 8 9 S AUDIT CLEAR 9 START LIGHT DARK TRAY SELECT EXPOSURE AUTO MANUAL PHOTO 1 0 0 COPY RATIO EXPOSURE ORIGINAL AUTO AUTO PAPER SELECT A4 A4 1 A3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 C 8 9 S AUDIT CLEAR ...

Page 22: ...message will appear TO RECALL A PROGRAM PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TO STORE OR DELETE PROGRAMS PRESS 0 The numbers which appear in the display are program numbers which have been used The dashes in the display show unused program numbers 2 Press the 0 key The following message will appear USE 10 KEY PAD TO SELECT MODE 1 STORE 2 DELETE To cancel the job memory mode press the CLEAR ALL key 3 P...

Page 23: ...lling a job program 1 Press the PROGRAM key The following message will appear TO RECALL A PROGRAM PRESS PROGRAM NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TO STORE OR DELETE PROGRAMS PRESS 0 The numbers which appear in the display are program numbers which have been used 2 Use the 10 key pad to select a stored program from 1 to 9 All selections stored in the program will be reflected on the operation panel The reca...

Page 24: ...ons 4 Press the START key 5 When the interrupt copy run is complete press the INTERRUPT key again to cancel the mode and remove the original s used for interrupt copying The copier will reset itself to the functions which were in use before the INTERRUPT key was first pressed 6 Replace the original s for the interrupted job and press the START key to resume copying INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN INTERRUP...

Page 25: ... tray A4 8 1 2 x 11 is the maximum size that can be manually fed for paper weighing from 104 to 128 g m2 28 to 34 lbs SPECIAL PAPERS Special papers must be fed one sheet at a time through the manual feed tray See page 10 Paper PAPER Types and sizes of copy paper 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 11 x 17 56 g m2 15 lbs 80 g m2 21 lbs 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 11 x 17 52 g m2 14 lbs 104 g m2 28 lbs 128 g m2 34 lbs Size Size Weight...

Page 26: ...quest when you purchase the copier If a different paper size setting is required contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre The 500 sheet paper drawer can be adjusted for following paper sizes A4 A4R B4 A3 and 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 R 8 1 2 x 14 11 x 17 and A4 In some regions the drawer can be adjusted to 216 mm x 330 mm 8 1 2 x 13 The paper size for the lower paper tray can be changed...

Page 27: ...paper above the maximum height line Place the cover on the inner cassette which was removed 4 Place the inner cassette into the tray Position the inner cassette so its four protrusions fit into the holes of the paper tray Inner cassettes are available for the following paper sizes A5 A4 A4R B4 A3 and 8 1 2 x 11 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 R 8 1 2 x 14 11 x 17 and A4 In some regions an inne...

Page 28: ...n use the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY keys for detailed information as necessary During long copy runs of multiple dark originals TONER RE PLENISHMENT IN PROGRESS will appear and the copier will stop making copies even though toner is left After a sufficient amount of toner has been fed the START key indicator will light up Press the START key to resume copying 1 Open the front cover 2 Pull dow...

Page 29: ...r cartridge until it is empty 8 Slide the empty toner cartridge back along the guides and remove it The cartridge opening will be closed as it is moved back along the guides 9 Slide the toner hopper into the copier and return the toner hopper lock lever into place If the toner hopper is not positioned properly either the copies will come out blank or will blink in the copy quantity display indicat...

Page 30: ... collect the container for disposal 3 Install a new toner collecting container by pushing it down onto the spring loaded tray and then allowing it to move upward and click into place 4 Close the toner collecting container cover USED TONER DISPOSAL REPLACE USED TONER CONTAINER PRESS THE KEY FOR REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS will appear when the toner collecting container is full The copier will stop and...

Page 31: ... in response to a sensor that detects the reflectance characteristics of the drum WARNING This feature requires drums containing the special reflectance area recommended Sharp genuine photoconductive drum to prevent low image density copies from poor process control and possible damage to the machine If you use other drums the process control system cannot run properly Proper storage 1 Store the s...

Page 32: ...val be sure to remove all pieces Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum or the corona wires First confirm the misfeed locations For misfeeds in optional equipment see the corresponding sections of this manual RADF page 57 Sorter and staple sorter pages 68 and 69 Stand 3000 sheet paper drawer page 74 Stand 500 sheet paper drawer page 74 Misfeed removal Misfeed in the manual feed tray 1 G...

Page 33: ...s lighted clear the transport area first See Misfeed in the transport area on the next page 2 Remove the misfed paper Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal 3 If the paper cannot be seen from the side pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED CLEAR INDICATED AREA PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTR...

Page 34: ...isplay is cleared Misfeed in the transport area 1 Open the front cover 2 Turn the transport lever to the left 3 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow to remove the misfed paper A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED CLEAR INDICATED AREA PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS Transport lever Roller rotating knob ...

Page 35: ... is cleared Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area 1 Open the front cover 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow and remove the paper from the fusing unit area CAUTION The fusing unit is hot Use care in removing paper A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED CLEAR INDICATED AREA PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS Roller rotating knob ...

Page 36: ...r and then open the cover 4 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow and remove the paper If the misfed paper is deep in the fusing unit lift the fusing unit tab and remove any misfed paper CAUTION The fusing unit is hot Be sure to touch only the green tab or the green roller rotating knob 5 Close the exit area cover 6 Close the front cover Confirm that the misfeed display is cl...

Page 37: ...paper in another location may become torn and difficult to remove 1 Pull out the duplex module 2 Lift up the upper and lower paper guides and remove the misfed paper When a misfeed occurs between the paper guides open the upper paper guide and remove the misfed paper 3 Close the paper guides and push back the duplex module Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED CLEAR IN...

Page 38: ...27 Copier does not operate Copies are too dark or too light Blank copies Copies smear if rubbed Copy density properly adjusted See page 7 Is the original placed face down on the document glass Place the original face down on the document glass Paper too heavy Use copy paper within the specified range See page 23 Paper damp Replace with dry copy paper Be sure to store copy paper in a dry location 1...

Page 39: ...Message display is too dark or too light Is LCD contrast control properly adjusted Adjust the LCD contrast control See page 41 If a problem persists after checking the above please consult your key operator prior to contacting your authorised Sharp Service Centre Self diagnostic function An automatic self diagnostic function is built into this copier Should the copier malfunction the self diagnost...

Page 40: ... paper o Manual feed tray Special papers including transparency film and copy paper can be fed from the manual feed tray 0 Exit area cover Open to remove misfed paper 1 Power switch Press to turn copier power on and off 2 Duplex module or 500 sheet paper drawer optional The copier can be equipped with either a duplex module or a 500 sheet paper drawer The front of the copier is closed up with a co...

Page 41: ...n the photoconductive drum 2 Toner hopper Contains toner 3 Roller rotating knobs Turn to remove misfed paper 4 Toner hopper lock lever Pull down to release the toner hopper 5 Toner collecting container Used toner is collected here Replace when a message appears in the display indicating the need to do so Accessories Inner cassette installed in the lower paper tray 1 Exit tray 1 Operation manual 1 ...

Page 42: ...parameters for the MARGIN SHIFT and ERASE features 0 Copy quantity display Displays the specified number of copies 1 PROGRAM key p 20 Press to select the job memory mode 2 INTERRUPT key and indicator p 22 Interrupts a copy run 3 LCD contrast control Used to control the contrast of the message display 4 SORTER key and indicators p 58 Press to select the sorter modes when the sorter or staple sorter...

Page 43: ... selections as indicated by messages 9 AUDIT CLEAR key Inputs 0 when specifying the copy quantity Closes an open account Press during a continuous copy run to display the number of copies completed in the current run 0 Clear key Press to clear the copy quantity display or press during a copy run to terminate copying The copier will stop after copies in progress are finished 1 CLEAR ALL key Clears ...

Page 44: ...ied onto the copies User maintenance Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass and document cover with a soft clean cloth If necessary dampen the cloth with water Do not use thinner benzene or similar volatile cleaning agents If an optional document feeder is installed wipe the transport belt with a soft clean cloth ...

Page 45: ...N Maintenance required MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the message READY TO COPY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED appears service by an authorised Sharp Service Technician will be required soon Contact your Service Centre as soon as possible ...

Page 46: ...x 100 sec Copy ratio Variable 50 to 200 in 1 increments total 151 steps Fixed presets 50 70 81 86 100 115 122 141 200 50 64 77 95 100 121 129 141 200 Exposure system Moving optical source slit exposure stationary platen with automatic exposure function Copy paper feed Choice of one or two 500 sheet automatic feed paper trays one manual feed tray with 50 sheet automatic feed capability Fusing syste...

Page 47: ... feeder SF A58 20 bin sorter SF S15 20 bin staple sorter SF S56 Stand 3000 sheet paper drawer SF D23 Stand 500 sheet paper drawer SF D24 Duplex module SF DM11 500 sheet paper drawer SF CM11 Cassette SF IC11 Card counter SF EA11 Auditor SF EA12 Counter commander SF EA13 Personal counter SF 71A 71B DUPLEX MODULE when installed Paper type Ordinary paper only Number of copies 50 A5 A4 A4R 8 1 2 x 11 8...

Page 48: ...46 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MEMO ...

Page 49: ...al 57 20 BIN SORTER SF S15 20 BIN STAPLE SORTER SF S56 58 Part names 58 Using a sorter 59 Sorter capacities 60 Staple sort SF S56 only 61 Manual stapling 63 Staple cartridge replacement 64 Staple jam removal 66 Misfeed removal 68 Specifications 70 STAND 3000 SHEET PAPER DRAWER SF D23 STAND 500 SHEET PAPER DRAWER SF D24 71 Part names 71 Loading copy paper 72 Misfeed removal 74 Specifications 75 OPT...

Page 50: ...SF S15 and SF S56 Stand 3000 Sheet Paper Drawer SF D23 and Stand 500 Sheet Paper Drawer SF D24 For the Card Counter SF EA11 the Auditor SF EA12 and the Counter Commander SF EA13 see their manual System configuration Reversing automatic document feeder SF A58 Cassette SF IC11 500 sheet paper drawer SF CM11 Document cover SF CV13 20 bin sorter SF S15 20 bin staple sorter SF S56 Stand 3000 sheet pape...

Page 51: ...m2 14 to 34 lbs originals Two sided originals 50 to 128 g m2 14 to 34 lbs for A5 and A4 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 and 8 1 2 x 11 originals 50 to 110 g m2 14 to 29 lbs for B4 and A3 8 1 2 x 14 and 11 x 17 originals Size A5 to A3 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 to 11 x 17 Capacity Up to 50 sheets for A5 A4 and B4 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 and 8 1 2 x 14 originals provided the total aggregate thickness does not exceed 6 5 mm or 1 ...

Page 52: ...information on setting the stream feeding mode 1 sided copies of 1 sided originals 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray The original size will be indicated in the message display and the paper tray with the corresponding paper size will be automatically selected If an original is left on the document glass the original ...

Page 53: ...st be installed for 2 sided copying 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray 2 If the number of originals is known use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select EVEN NUMBER or ODD NUMBER in the ORIGINAL TO COPY section of the operation panel then proceed to step 3 If the number of originals is not known select PRE COUNT ORIGINALS ...

Page 54: ...sorter is installed the display will change to 20 after copying starts in sort mode 4 Press the START key To cancel a copy run during duplex copying press the CLEAR ALL key Manually remove any copies remaining in the duplex module following the procedure for removing misfed paper from the duplex module See page 35 2 sided copies from 2 sided originals An optional duplex module must be installed fo...

Page 55: ...ying press the CLEAR ALL key Manually remove any copies remaining in the duplex module following the procedure for removing misfed paper from the duplex module See page 35 1 sided copies from 2 sided originals 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray 2 Use the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select 3 Enter the desired number of cop...

Page 56: ...matically set If the size and orientation of the original do not correspond to standard reduction enlargement ratios for the selected paper tray then the following message will appear to indicate how the original should be placed ROTATE ORIGINAL 90 FROM TO 4 Enter the desired number of copies 5 Press the START key To cancel the automatic reduction enlargement mode press the 100 key RADF SF A58 Aut...

Page 57: ... will always be off See page 50 for the stream feeding mode 1 Place the originals face up in the document feeder tray 2 Press the COVERS key The following message will appear 3 Select cover placement by pressing key 1 2 or 3 on the 10 key pad If FRONT or FRONT BACK is selected the message PRINT ON FRONT COVER USE 10 KEY PAD TO SELECT YES PRESS 1 NO PRESS 2 will appear If BACK is selected the messa...

Page 58: ...feed tray making sure that the cover stock is the same size as the copy paper The START key indicator will light up 6 Make all other desired copier selections and enter the desired number of copies 7 Press the START key RADF SF A58 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 C 8 9 S AUDIT CLEAR 9 START ...

Page 59: ...out from the document feeder tray Be sure to open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display B Open the exit roller cover and gently pull the original out Be sure to open and close the document feeder cover to cancel the misfeed display C Open the feeding roller cover open the document feeder cover and remove the original NOTE After misfed originals are removed from location...

Page 60: ...ther The maximum allowable number of copies varies with the selected mode The number of copies will be automatically reset to the maximum number allowable for the selected mode when copying begins if this maximum is exceeded 20 bin sorter SF S15 20 bin staple sorter SF S56 NOTE To install a sorter or a staple sorter an optional stand 3000 sheet paper drawer SF D23 stand 500 sheet paper drawer SF D...

Page 61: ...cally sorted and finished sets of copies can be stapled with the manual staple key When used in conjunction with an optional RADF sorted copies will be automatically stapled GROUP Press the SORTER key to select the GROUP mode In the GROUP mode all copies of the same original will be deposited in the same bin Using a sorter Press the SORTER key to select the desired mode The STAPLE SORT mode cannot...

Page 62: ...de 20 BIN SORTER SF S15 20 BIN STAPLE SORTER SF S56 SORTER CAPACITIES SF S15 SF S56 The limits for the number of originals which can be used and the number of copies that can be set for each paper size are as follows SF S15 SF S56 Max No Max No Mode Paper size of of copies originals to be set NON Min A6 100 SORT 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 Max A3 11 x 17 SORT A4 A4R B4 A3 50 20 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 GROUP 8 1 2...

Page 63: ... bin is more than 50 for A4 A4R or 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 R or A4 paper or 25 for B4 or A3 8 1 2 x 14 or 11 x 17 paper the copies will not be stapled 2 Press the SORTER key to select the STAPLE SORT mode Make sure that there is no paper in any sort bin before selecting the STAPLE SORT mode 3 Set the number of copies Up to 20 sets can be made 4 Press the START key 5 When all copies are ma...

Page 64: ...es will not be stapled 2 Press the SORTER key to select the STAPLE SORT mode Make sure that there is no paper in any sort bin before selecting the STAPLE SORT mode 3 Set the number of copies Up to 20 sets can be made 4 Press the START key When copying and sorting are completed each set of copies will be automatically stapled Sets of copies containing copies of different width will not be stapled S...

Page 65: ...e figure Make sure that there is no paper in the other sort bins If there is the manual staple key will not light up Up to 50 sheets of paper can be stapled together Exceeding this maximum may result in damage to the stapler 3 Press the manual staple key when it lights up The set of copies will be stapled Manual stapling To use the stapling feature only without using the STAPLE SORT mode follow th...

Page 66: ...box until it clicks in place Insert the new cartridge by aligning the arrows on the cartridge with those on the box Check that the cartridge locks in place by pulling it slightly The cartridge holds 5 000 staples NOTE Be sure not to remove the rear paper and tape before inserting the cartridge 20 bin staple sorter SF S56 Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge becomes empty the mess...

Page 67: ...apler until it clicks in place 7 Close the stapler cover 8 Place a sheet of paper into the top bin Press the manual staple key on the staple sorter when it lights up Check to see whether the sheet is stapled If it is not stapled press the manual staple key again If the stapler does not operate properly even after replacement a staple may be jammed in it See next page Staples for the staple sorter ...

Page 68: ...out the box 3 Lower the lever at the end of the staple box and remove the jammed staples 4 Return the lever to its original position Staple jam removal If staples become jammed in the stapler the message REMOVE THE STAPLER AND CHECK IT will appear Remove the jammed staples in the manner described below 20 BIN STAPLE SORTER SF S56 20 bin staple sorter SF S56 ...

Page 69: ... unit until it clicks in place 6 Close the stapler cover 7 Following the stapling procedure on page 63 staple a copy to check that the stapler works properly If it does not repeat this procedure until it does 20 BIN STAPLE SORTER SF S56 20 bin staple sorter SF S56 ...

Page 70: ...e the side cover and push the sorter back against the copier Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared If the message indicating a misfeed is still displayed check the inside of the copier and remove any remaining misfed paper Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs The message A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED CLEAR INDICATED AREA PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUC TIONS will appear wit...

Page 71: ... carefully along the guides away from the copier 2 Remove the misfed paper from the sorter or from the exit area of the copier 3 Slide the sorter back toward the copier and latch it into place Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared If the message indicating a misfeed is still displayed check the inside of the copier and remove any remaining misfed paper ...

Page 72: ... 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 R and A4 25 sheets B4 and A3 8 1 2 x 14 and 11 x 17 STAPLE 50 sheets A4 A4R and 8 1 2 x 11 SORT 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 R and A4 25 sheets B4 and A3 8 1 2 x 14 and 11 x 17 GROUP 30 sheets A5 A4 and 8 1 2 x 11 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 and A4 25 sheets A4R B4 and A3 8 1 2 x 11 R 8 1 2 x 14 and 11 x 17 In some regions 216 mm x 330 mm 8 1 2 x 13 size paper can be used additi...

Page 73: ...11 The SF D23 is available with a 3000 sheet paper drawer alone or in combination with an optional auxiliary 500 sheet paper drawer for a total capacity of 3 500 sheets The SF D24 is available with a 500 sheet paper drawer alone or with an optional auxiliary 500 sheet paper drawer for the additional flexibility of two feeds with a total capacity of 1 000 sheets PART NAMES Optional 500 sheet paper ...

Page 74: ... can be loaded to the 3000 sheet paper drawer SF D24 The 500 sheet paper drawer is available in four different paper sizes A4 A4R B4 and A3 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 11 R 8 1 2 x 14 and 11 x 17 Stand 3000 sheet paper drawer SF D23 1 Gently pull out the paper drawer 2 Push down the left and right feed tables in the paper drawer 3 Fan the copy paper before loading it 4 Load copy paper onto the left and rig...

Page 75: ...et paper drawer SF D24 5 Gently push back the paper drawer Stand 500 sheet paper drawer SF D24 1 Pull out the 500 sheet paper drawer 2 Fan the copy paper and insert it in the paper drawer The 500 sheet paper drawer holds up to 500 sheets of paper Do not load paper above the maximum height line 3 Push the paper drawer firmly back into the copier ...

Page 76: ...r of the paper drawers If not the paper may be torn as a drawer is opened Be sure not to tear the misfed paper during removal SF D23 If possible remove the misfed paper by pulling upward on it as shown in the illustration However if the misfed paper has traveled well into the upper paper feed area pull the paper downward 2 Gently lift and pull out the paper drawer Remove any misfed paper Be carefu...

Page 77: ... an optional 500 sheet paper drawer installed Weight Approx 37 kg 81 6 lbs Dimensions 600 mm W x 625 mm D x 461 mm H 23 5 8 W x 24 39 64 D x 18 5 32 H SF D24 Paper size A4 to A3 8 1 2 x 11 to 11 x 17 Paper weight 50 to 80 g m2 13 lbs to 21 lbs Paper capacity 500 sheets of paper Total of 1 000 sheets of paper with an optional 500 sheet paper drawer installed Weight Approx 27 2 kg 60 lbs Dimensions ...

Page 78: ...76 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MEMO ...

Page 79: ...ams can only be accessed after a key operator code number has been entered Please familiarise yourself with this entire guide Keep it handy and refer to it for the information you need to keep the SF 2540 operating smoothly CONTENTS Page KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER P19 78 Registering the key operator code number 78 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS 79 Using the key operator programs 81 KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CA...

Page 80: ...r that was set at the factory See page 99 As the code number is entered the dashes in the message will change to asterisks When the entry is complete a P will appear in the copy quantity display and the following message will appear INPUT A PROGRAM NUMBER AND PRESS THE START KEY Enter the number 19 using the 10 key pad and press the START key The following message will appear P19 KEY OPERATOR CODE...

Page 81: ...umber or displays all registered account numbers P16 Account Limit Sets the maximum number of copies which can be 85 Setting made against a registered account number P18 Account Number Guards against trial and error entering of audit 86 Security account numbers P19 Key Operator Code Changes the key operator code number 87 Number Change P20 Auto Exposure Lightens or darkens copies in the automatic ...

Page 82: ...witching trays P72 Prohibiting of Prohibits the use of the manual feed tray during 94 Manual Feed Tray duplex copying Duplex copying can be performed in Duplex Copy when an optional duplex module is installed P73 Disabling Prevents stored programs from being replaced or 94 Deletion of Job deleted Programs P74 Disabling of Prevents the use of the optional document feeder 94 Document Feeder when it ...

Page 83: ...RT key If a mistake is made during entry press the clear key to clear the entry The message display will show the number and name of the program In some programs the current setting will be displayed or highlighted in the message display Follow instructions for the program When all steps for the program have been completed or when the PROGRAM key is pressed to exit the program a P will appear in t...

Page 84: ...e press key 2 P11 Number of Copies per Account Program P11 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number A3 11 x 17 copies are counted as two copies Covers are counted as one copy When P11 is entered the following message will appear P11 NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE DISPLAYED AND PRESS THE START KEY ACCOUNT NUMBER NUMBER OF COPIES MADE 1 ...

Page 85: ...o register accounts delete accounts change an account number or display all account numbers When P14 is entered the following message will appear P14 ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL 1 ENTER 2 DELETE 3 CHANGE 4 DISPLAY To register accounts 1 Press key 1 The following message will appear INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE REGISTERED AND PRESS THE START KEY 2 Enter a 5 digit account number 3 Press the START key If a ...

Page 86: ...nter the account number to be deleted 4 Press the START key 5 Continue with steps 3 and 4 for other account num bers Press the PROGRAM key to exit the program To change an account number 1 Press key 3 The following message will appear INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE CHANGED AND PRESS THE START KEY 2 Enter the account number to be changed 3 Press the START key The following message will appear INPUT A N...

Page 87: ...ed the following message will appear P16 ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING 1 SET LIMIT 2 CANCEL LIMIT To set a limit 1 Press key 1 The following message will appear INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE LIMITED AND PRESS THE START KEY 2 Enter the account number to be limited To set a limit for all accounts skip the account number entry and proceed to the next step 3 Press the START key The following message will appear ...

Page 88: ...The following message will appear CANCEL ALL ACCOUNTS 1 YES 2 NO 3 Press key 1 P18 Account Number Security Program P18 is used to make it difficult for users to gain access to accounts by entering code numbers through trial and error If P18 is selected and an operator enters three successive invalid account numbers the copier will not accept another number for one minute and the message PLEASE SEE...

Page 89: ...mmed time is set to 60 minutes for this function on completion of shipment from the factory The default time can be changed optionally within the prescribed range of time We suggest you set the most appropriate time according to your usage pattern Use P21 to set the time interval The time increments up to a 4 hour maximum When P21 is entered the following message will appear P21 AUTO POWER SHUT OF...

Page 90: ...e 10 key pad If you enter 0 the auto clear will be disabled 2 Press the START key P24 Add or Change Extra Preset Ratio One extra preset copy ratio can be added within either the reduction range 50 to 99 or the enlargement range 101 to 200 Only the added preset copy ratio can be changed The standard preset copy ratios are fixed in memory and cannot be changed When P24 is entered the following messa...

Page 91: ...mm 4 9mm 4 12mm 5 12mm 5 15mm 6 15mm 6 Select the desired values for the front side side 1 and the second side side 2 using the 10 key pad If an optional duplex module is not installed the value for the second side side 2 cannot be set P27 Erase Width Adjustment Set the amount of the erase area with this program When P27 is entered the following message will appear P27 ERASE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT FOR E...

Page 92: ...opier document feeder duplex module and stapler A3 11 x 17 copies are counted as two copies Covers are counted as one copy When P29 is entered the following message will appear P29 TOTAL COPY COUNT TOTAL COPIES DOCUMENT FEEDER DUPLEX STAPLER The total counts for all units in use will be displayed Press the PROGRAM key to exit the program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 C 8 9 DUAL PAGE COPY MARGIN SHIFT ERASE COVE...

Page 93: ... using the 10 key pad 2 Press the START key P42 Right Left Shift Direction Selection This program is used to determine if shift direction change is to be allowed when the SCROLL DISPLAY key is pressed When P42 is entered the following message will appear P42 RIGHT LEFT SHIFT DIRECTION SELECTION 1 ENABLE 2 DISABLE To enable shift direction change press key 1 To disable shift direction change press ...

Page 94: ...ll appear each time the power switch is turned to the ON position When P46 is entered the following message will appear P46 REQUIRE KEY OPERATOR CODE 1 YES 2 NO To require key operator code entry for access to the copier press key 1 To enable access to the copier without key operator code entry press key 2 P47 Stream Feeding Mode Program P47 is used to enable the stream feeding mode of an optional...

Page 95: ...1 To restore the control press key 2 P70 Disabling of Auto Paper Selection Program P70 is used to prevent automatic paper selection When disabled the copier will not automatically select a paper tray containing paper that matches the size of the originals placed on the document glass or in the document feeder When P70 is entered the following message will appear P70 DISABLING OF AUTO PAPER SELECTI...

Page 96: ...tion of Job Programs Program P73 is used to prevent stored programs from being replaced or deleted When P73 is entered the following message will appear P73 DISABLING DELETION OF JOB PROGRAMS 1 YES 2 NO To prevent job programs stored in memory from being replaced or deleted press key 1 To allow replacement deletion press key 2 P74 Disabling of Document Feeder Program P74 is used to prevent the use...

Page 97: ...system press key 2 P76 Disabling of Stapler Program P76 is used to enable or disable the stapler of the optional staple sorter If the stapler malfunctions it can be disabled to prevent further malfunction or possible damage to the stapler until it is serviced When P76 is entered the following message will appear P76 DISABLING OF STAPLER 1 YES 2 NO To disable the stapler press key 1 To enable the s...

Page 98: ...If NO is selected external operators must enter the key operator code to access the key operator programs The factory default setting is NO P86 Disabling of Auto Power Shut off Mode The auto power shut off mode is used to turn off the power automatically once a programmed length of time has elasped without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on This mode lo...

Page 99: ... 10 11 13 14 16 and 18 will not be displayed P90 DISPLAY THE LIST OF ALL P CODES TO SCROLL DISPLAY PRESS KEY TO RUN AN INDICATED PROGRAM PRESS START P10 AUDITING MODE P11 NUMBER OF COPIES PER ACCOUNT P13 RESETTING ACCOUNT P14 ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL P16 ACCOUNT LIMIT SETTING 1 Press the SCROLL DISPLAY key to advance through the list of programs Each additional press of the SCROLL DISPLAY key will a...

Page 100: ...YSTEM IS OUT OF SERVICE Use key operator program P75 to prevent the use of the optional duplex system Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service THE DOCUMENT FEEDER IS OUT OF SERVICE Use key operator program P74 to prevent the use of the PRESS THE CA KEY TO CANCEL JOB optional document feeder Contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for service PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER PAPER TRAY Co...

Page 101: ...rogram for the first time See page 78 NOTE The Key Operator Code Number is an important security number allowing the Key Operator to configure the copier s functions and auditor s settings You should register your own code number different from the factory setting above immediately after your copier is installed KEY OPERATOR Detach this page and store it in a safe place Key operator code number fa...

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