MODEL SF-2540
SF-2530 In some areas, the “POWER” switch positions are marked “I” and “ ” on the copier instead of “ON” and “OFF”. The symbol “ ” denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by condition at this “POWER” switch position. If your copier is so 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.
CONTENTS Page ● ● ● ● ● ● INTRODUCTION ................................ 2 USING THIS MANUAL ........................... 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 3 CAUTIONS .................................... 3 POWER ON AND OFF ........................... 4 Power save modes .............................. 4 INFORMATION FUNCTION ........................ 5 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● MAKING COPIES ● AUDITING ACCOUNTS ..........................
GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Introduction/Using this manual The SF-2540 has been designed to give high productivity while offering convenient features. Amongst its many useful features and functions are dual page copying, erase, margin shift, and an internal auditor. This copier can be equipped with an optional reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) and an optional paper drawer which holds 3,000 sheets of copy paper.
GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS To ensure safety and proper machine performance, please note the following before initial installation and whenever the machine is to be relocated. The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection. 2. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.
GETTING STARTED POWER ON AND OFF Power on Power on and off Power off The power switch is located on the left side of the copier. When the power switch is turned to the “ON” position, the message “WARMING UP. PLEASE WAIT.” will appear in the message display. Warming up takes about 100 seconds. Once the copier is ready, the message display will change to “READY TO COPY.”, and the START key indicator will light up, indicating that copying is possible.
GETTING STARTED INFORMATION FUNCTION The information function provides a quick reference guide to the use of the various features and functions of this copier. The information mode can be entered when the copier is in the standby mode. The symbol ( ) may appear at the end of a message indicating that the SCROLL DISPLAY key should be pressed to display additional information. Information function 1 SCROLL DISPLAY Press the INFORMATION ( mode.
AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 5-digit account number has been entered. ★ KEY OPERATOR See page 82 for setting the auditing mode. MAKING COPIES The initial status of the message display will be: ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. 1 4 2 3 6 5 ● Enter your account number using the 10-key pad. ● As each digit is entered, the dashes in the display will change to asterisks.
NORMAL COPYING Use the document glass for copying single originals and bound documents. If an optional reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) is installed, multipage documents can be copied automatically. See page 49. ● Image loss (max. 4 mm (5/32")) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies. 1 Original size detector Open the document cover and place an original face down on the document glass, using the centring scale to position it. ORIGINAL A4 COPY RATIO AUTO PAPER SELECT 1.
NORMAL COPYING MAKING COPIES ● For manual copy density adjustment, press the EXPOSURE key to select MANUAL and adjust with the LIGHT and DARK keys as desired. ● For photographs, select PHOTO and then adjust with the LIGHT and DARK keys as desired.
NORMAL COPYING Two-sided copying with optional duplex module Two-sided copies can be made by pressing the ORIGINAL TO COPY key when an optional duplex module is installed. Place the first original face down on the document glass and close the document cover. 2 Press the ORIGINAL TO COPY key to select EVEN NUMBER. ● (ORIGINALS) EVEN NUMBER PRE-COUNT ORIGINALS COPY RATIO AUTO PAPER SELECT DUPLEX 1. A4 100% EXPOSURE 3 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. 4 Enter the number of copies.
USING THE MANUAL FEED TRAY (special paper) The manual feed tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, tracing paper, and other special purpose papers. Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the manual feed tray. ● Automatic duplex copying will not work when a non-standard sized paper is used.
USING THE MANUAL FEED TRAY (special paper) Two-sided copying with manual feed tray Two-sided copies can be made using the manual feed tray. ● Replace the first original with the second original and close the document cover. ● 3 A4 START Make sure the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the document glass. Turn the first copy over without changing its topbottom orientation and place it into the manual feed tray.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the ) key, enlargement ( ) key, or ZOOM keys. reduction ( The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. ★ KEY OPERATOR One extra preset copy ratio for reduction or enlargement can be added. See page 88. MAKING COPIES Automatic 1 Place the original on the document glass and close the document cover.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 1 2 Place the original face down on the document glass and close the document cover. Use the reduction ( ), enlargement ( ZOOM keys to set the desired copy ratio. ) and B. Preset enlargement ratios are: 115%, 122%, 141%, and 200% (121%, 129%, 141%, and 200%). C. Zoom ratios: Any ratio from 50% to 200% can be set in 1% increments.
DUAL PAGE COPYING The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces separate copies of two documents placed side by side on the document glass. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents and can be used with the MARGIN SHIFT feature. If an optional duplex module is installed, this feature can also be used with twosided copying. MAKING COPIES 1 Place the originals on the document glass with the centre of the two pages aligned with the paper size index A4 ( 81/2). Close the document cover.
ERASE This copier has an edge erase mode and a centre erase mode. ● Edge erase can be used to eliminate shadow lines around the edges of copies caused when thick paper or a book is used as an original. ● Centre erase can be used to eliminate the shadow produced by the bindings of bound documents. ★ KEY OPERATOR The width for edge erase and centre erase can be changed. See page 89. The initial setting of the erase feature can also be changed. See page 91.
ERASE MAKING COPIES 3 SCROLL DISPLAY If you want to change the erase mode, press the SCROLL DISPLAY key. ● The following message will appear. ERASE INFORMATION Erase EDGE ERASE CENTER ERASE USE 10-KEY PAD TO SELECT ERASE MODE. EDGE ERASE :PRESS 1 ● 1 4 2 3 EDGE+CENTER ERASE :PRESS 3 If a MARGIN SHIFT mode is used together with an ERASE mode, a selection display for the MARGIN SHIFT and ERASE modes will appear. Press 2 on the 10-key pad to select ERASE.
MARGIN SHIFT The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text or image to the right on one-sided copies. If two-sided copying is made possible by using an optional duplex module, the image is shifted to the right on the front side of copies and to the left on the second side. Shift direction can be changed in the manner described below in steps 3 through 5.
MARGIN SHIFT 3 SCROLL DISPLAY If you want to change the shift amount and/or shift direction, press the SCROLL DISPLAY key. ● INFORMATION The following message will appear. MARGIN SHIFT MAKING COPIES •SIDE 1 RIGHT 9mm Margin shift SELECT SHIFT AMOUNT WITH 10-KEY PAD. AMOUNT PRESS 0 1 3mm 2 6mm 3 9mm 4 12mm 5 15mm 6 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 AUDIT CLEAR 0 C If an ERASE mode is used together with a MARGIN SHIFT mode, a selection display for the MARGIN SHIFT and ERASE modes will appear.
MARGIN SHIFT 1 2 4 3 5 Select the shift direction using the 10-key pad. 6 Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected. 7 Enter the desired number of copies. 8 Press the START key. 6 5 ● Selected shift amounts and shift direction will return to the initial settings when the MARGIN SHIFT key is pressed again. S 8 9 MAKING COPIES 7 AUDIT CLEAR 0 C ORIGINAL A4 COPY RATIO AUTO PAPER SELECT 1. A4 2.
JOB MEMORY MAKING COPIES Frequently used job programs can be stored in one of nine storage registers. This is convenient for quick job recall without losing time manually reprogramming each aspect of the job.
JOB MEMORY Deleting a stored job program 1 2 3 4 5 6 S 9 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 ● The following message will appear. TO DELETE A PROGRAM FROM THE STORAGE REGISTER: PRESS ANY KEY FROM 1 TO 9 AND THEN THE START KEY. AUDIT CLEAR 0 Press key 2 on the 10-key pad. 3 Enter the storage register number of the program to be deleted. ● MAKING COPIES 8 7 1 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a job program” on the previous page.
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN MAKING COPIES INTERRUPT can be used to temporarily stop a long copy run so that another job can be run. ● Reduction/enlargement/zoom, exposure adjustments, dual page copying, erase, and margin shift can be selected during interrupt copying. ● Duplex copying, sort, group, staple sort, and covers cannot be selected during interrupt copying. Also job program recall cannot be selected.
PAPER Types and sizes of copy paper ORDINARY PAPER ● Automatic feeding from the paper trays or manual feed tray (max. 50 sheets) Size: A5 A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Weight: 56 g/m2 (15 lbs.) ● Manual feed tray (single sheet feed) Size: (11" x 17") 80 g/m2 (21 lbs.) * A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper can only be set in the lower paper tray with an optional inner cassette and in the manual feed tray. A6 A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Weight: 52 g/m2 (14 lbs.) 104 g/m2 (28 lbs.
PAPER Loading copy paper “OPEN TRAY AND ADD PAPER.” will be displayed when there is no copy paper in a selected paper feed station. When a selected paper tray is not installed or is INTO improperly installed, “PUSH PAPER TRAY THE MACHINE UNTIL IT LATCHES.” will be displayed. Install it or push it back firmly into place. For best results, use only Sharp recommended paper.
PAPER Changing the lower paper tray’s inner cassette The lower paper tray can accommodate six different paper sizes. To change the paper size, simply change the inner cassette. (The inner cassettes are optional.) Gently lift and pull out the lower paper tray. 2 Grasp the inner cassette tabs and remove the cassette. 3 Remove the cover of the inner cassette to be installed. If the cassette is empty, fan the copy paper and place it in the cassette.
ADDING TONER The message “TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. PRESS THE KEY FOR INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear in the message display before the toner supply is completely empty. If copying is continued, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the message KEY FOR display changes to “ADD TONER. PRESS THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ADD TONER.”, indicating that the toner supply is empty. Toner can be added any time after the KEY FOR message “TONER SUPPLY IS LOW. PRESS THE INSTRUCTIONS.” appears.
ADDING TONER 5 Slide the toner cartridge along the guides over the toner hopper. 6 Hold the toner cartridge with one hand while pulling on the sealing tape to remove it. 7 Tap on the top of the toner cartridge 5 times to release all toner into the toner hopper. Adding toner Place the new toner cartridge with the tabs in the notches as shown. SUPPLIES 4 Sealing tape ● 8 Slide the empty toner cartridge back along the guides and remove it.
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 will not operate until a new container has been installed. Replace the used toner container as described below. When the above message is displayed, you can use the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY keys for detailed information as necessary. SUPPLIES Used toner disposal 28 1 Open the toner collecting container cover.
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES Standard SF-2540 supplies replaced by the user include copy paper, toner, toner collecting container, and staple cartridges for the optional staple sorter. For best copying results, be sure to use only Sharp products. The package of Sharp toner has the Genuine Supplies label. Photoconductive drum The SF-2540 Copier has advanced process control technology which improves copy quality uniformity.
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY keys for more detailed information as necessary. If paper becomes accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum or the corona wires. First confirm the misfeed locations.
MISFEED REMOVAL 2 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed display. Misfeed in a paper tray 1 Open the side cover. Remove the misfed paper. 3 If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. ● ● Misfeed removal 2 COPIER TROUBLE? NOTE: If the transport area misfeed indicator is lighted, clear the transport area first.
MISFEED REMOVAL 4 A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Close the paper tray and the side cover. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed in the transport area 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. COPIER TROUBLE? 1 Open the front cover.
MISFEED REMOVAL A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Turn the transport lever back into place. 5 Close the front cover. ● Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared. Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area COPIER TROUBLE? 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.
MISFEED REMOVAL 3 If the misfed paper is in the exit area, open the exit area cover carefully. ● Open the cover by pulling the lever up. Support it until fully open. ● If an optional sorter is installed, slide it away from the copier and then open the cover. Exit area cover Roller rotating knob 4 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow and remove the paper.
MISFEED REMOVAL A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Misfeed in the duplex module ● The duplex module is optional. NOTE: If any other misfeed locations are indicated, be sure to remove any misfed paper from these locations before performing the procedure described below. If not, a sheet of paper in another location may become torn and difficult to remove. Paper guides 1 Pull out the duplex module.
TROUBLESHOOTING Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below. Solution Problem ● Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. ● Power switch on? Turn the power switch on. ● Is steadily lit in the copy quantity display? 1. Check the covers, including those of optional equipment, to ensure that they are all closed.
TROUBLESHOOTING Solution Problem ● Non-standard paper used? Use standard paper. If using special papers, feed the paper through the manual feed tray. ● Is paper properly installed? See pages 10 and 24. ● Pieces of paper inside copier? Remove all pieces of misfed paper. See page 30. ● Paper curled or damp? Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in a dry location. See page 29. Dust, dirt, smudges appear on copies. ● Document glass or document cover dirty? Clean regularly. See page 42.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior q Document holder w Exit tray Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray. e Document cover (optional in some areas) Place the original on the document glass and close the document cover before copying starts. GENERAL INFORMATION r Operation panel All copier controls are located here for easy operation. t Document glass Place the document to be copied here. y Paper clip tray Keep paper clips here.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Interior !8 Fusing unit The fusing unit is hot. Exercise care in this area. !9 Transport lever Turn to open the transport section. @0 Corona unit The unit is used to charge the photoconductive drum. @2 Toner hopper Contains toner. @3 Roller rotating knobs Turn to remove misfed paper. Accessories Inner cassette (installed in the lower paper tray) ................... 1 Exit tray .......................................................... 1 Operation manual .........................
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation Panel COVERS ERASE Inch system MARGIN SHIFT READY TO COPY. DUAL PAGE COPY ORIGINAL SORTER ORIGINAL TO COPY A4 AUTO IMAGE COPY RATIO ORIGINAL 1 8 /2 x11 AUTO PAPER SELECT 1. 81/2 x11 2. 11x17 100% (ORIGINALS) SORT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER 81/2 x11R AUTO PAPER SELECT 1. A4 2. A3 EXPOSURE ZOOM A4R AUTO STAPLE SORT 100% GROUP PRE-COUNT ORIGINALS EXPOSURE LIGHT DARK TRAY SELECT AUTO MANUAL PHOTO q COVERS key and indicator (p.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PROGRAM SCROLL DISPLAY INTERRUPT INFORMATION CLEAR ALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 LCD contrast control START 7 8 9 Use the contrast control adjustment to vary the contrast of the message display to best suit the room lighting conditions. AUDIT CLEAR 0 C !6 ZOOM keys (p.13) Used to select any enlargement or reduction copy ratio from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. @8 10-key pad Used to set the copy quantity and to make program selections as indicated by messages.
USER MAINTENANCE The document glass and document cover must be kept clean to avoid dirty areas from being copied onto the copies. Document glass and document cover Wipe the document glass and document cover with a soft, clean cloth. GENERAL INFORMATION User maintenance 42 ● 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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS COPIER GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications 44 Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17") Copy sizes Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A6 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Image loss: Max. 4 mm (5/32") (leading and trailing edges) Copying speed (at 100% copy ratio) 40 copies/min. (A4 (8-1/2" x 11")) 31 copies/min. (A4R (8-1/2" x 11"R)) 26 copies/min. (B4 (8-1/2" x 14")) 22 copies/min.
SPECIFICATIONS Overall dimensions 1205 mm (W) x 650 mm (D) (47-29/64" (W) x 25-19/32" (D)) Weight (with optional document cover SF-CV13) Approx. 67.4 kg (148.6 lbs.) Approx. 72 kg (158.8 lbs.) (with 500-sheet paper drawer) Approx. 74.3 kg (163.9 lbs.
MEMO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 46
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS ● ● ● ● Page SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................ REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (SF-A58) ......... ● Part names ........................................... ● Specifications ......................................... ● Using the RADF ........................................ ● Automatic reduction/enlargement ........................... ● Covers .............................................. ● Misfeed removal .......................................
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The options which are available for the SF-2540 are shown below.
REVERSING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (SF-A58) The reversing automatic document feeder (RADF) will handle A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17") originals. Two-sided originals can be copied automatically without having to manually turn them over. PART NAMES Feeding roller cover Original guides Document feeder tray Document feeder cover Exit roller cover Document feeder indicators Document feeder indicators Original feed indicator Indicates the originals in the tray will be fed.
RADF (SF-A58) Using the RADF NOTES: ● Before loading originals into the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them. The RADF can handle a maximum of 50 originals. ● Badly damaged originals may misfeed in the RADF. It is recommended that these be copied from the document glass and the copies be used as original documents.
RADF (SF-A58) SORTER ORIGINAL TO COPY AUTO IMAGE 2 (ORIGINALS) SORT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER Ensure that the 1-sided to 1-sided copying mode is selected in the ORIGINAL TO COPY section of the operation panel. ZOOM ● STAPLE SORT When no indicator in the ORIGINAL TO COPY section is lit, the 1-sided to 1-sided copying mode is selected. 100% GROUP PRE-COUNT ORIGINALS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 START 4 AUDIT CLEAR 0 3 C Use the 10-key pad to enter the desired number of copies.
RADF (SF-A58) INTERRUPT INFORMATION 3 Enter the desired number of copies. 4 Press the START key. ● CLEAR ALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 START CT AUDIT CLEAR 0 The maximum number of copies in the two-sided copy mode is 50 for A5, A4, and A4R (8-1/2" x 11" and 8-1/2" x 11"R) and 30 for B4 and A3 (8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17") paper. If the specified number of copies exceeds the above number, the copy quantity display will display the maximum allowable number after copying starts.
RADF (SF-A58) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 START 3 Enter the desired number of copies. 4 Press the START key. ● AUDIT CLEAR 0 C ● The maximum number of copies in the two-sided copy mode is 50 for A5, A4, and A4R (8-1/2" x 11" and 8-1/2" x 11"R) and 30 for B4 and A3 (8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17") paper. If the specified number of copies exceeds the above number, the copy quantity display will display the maximum allowable number after copying starts.
RADF (SF-A58) Automatic reduction/enlargement Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key. 1 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals and set the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● ORIGINAL A4 COPY RATIO 2 The original size will be detected and indicated in the message display. Use the TRAY SELECT key to select the paper tray with the desired paper size. 100% 1. A4 2.
RADF (SF-A58) Covers The COVERS feature is used to place covers on the front, back, or both the front and back of multipage documents. ● Front cover sheets can be copied on, but only on the front side even in the 1-sided to 2-sided and 2-sided to 2-sided copy modes. When the front of a 2-sided original is copied onto a cover, the back side of that original will not be copied at all. ● Back cover sheets cannot be copied on, either on the front side or on the back side.
RADF (SF-A58) 5 Load the cover stock into the manual feed tray, making sure that the cover stock is the same size as the copy paper. ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 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) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. When the RADF misfeeds an original sheet, the copier will stop and the misfeed message will appear. Press the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY keys for more detailed information as necessary. An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: (A) in the RADF feed section, (B) in the exit roller, or (C) under the transport belt.
20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15) 20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) The SF-S15 20-Bin Sorter has two sorter modes for different copying jobs: one sorts copies into sets matching the sequence of the originals and the second groups copies from different originals into separate sort bins. The SF-S56 20-Bin Staple Sorter has, in addition to the above two modes, a STAPLE SORT mode. Sorted copies can be automatically stapled together. The maximum allowable number of copies varies with the selected mode.
20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15)/20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) Using a sorter SORT GROUP Press the SORTER key to select the desired mode. (The STAPLE SORT mode cannot be selected for the SF-S15.) To cancel the mode, press the SORTER key until the SORT, STAPLE SORT, and GROUP indicators all go out.
20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15)/20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) SORTER CAPACITIES SF-S15 SF-S56 Top bin 100 sheets in the NON-SORT mode (60 sheets for B4 and A3 (8-1/2" x 14" and 11" x 17")) Top bin 100 sheets in the NON-SORT mode Sort bins Sort Mode: Sort bins Up to 50 per bin in the SORT mode Up to 30 per bin in the GROUP mode Bin capacity (max.) Paper size A5, A4, A4R, 8-1/2" x 11" (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A4) B4, A3 (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17") Staple Sort Mode: 50 25 Bin capacity (max.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) Staple sort (SF-S56 only) The STAPLE SORT mode staples copies of 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) sizes. For other paper sizes, use the manual stapling mode. See page 63. Using the document glass 1 Stapling location IMAG (ORIGINALS) SORT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER 2 ZOO Set the original on the document glass with the corner to be stapled to the upper right. ● Copy from the last page to the first page.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) Using the RADF 1 Stapling location Set the originals in the document feeder tray face up with the stapling position in the upper left corner. ● IMAG (ORIGINALS) SORT EVEN NUMBER ODD NUMBER 2 ZOO If the number of copies to be delivered into each 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.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) Manual stapling To use the stapling feature only, without using the STAPLE SORT mode, follow the procedure below. Copies 1 2 Align the edges of the copies to be stapled. Place the set of copies into the top bin, making sure the edges are flush with the inner right corner, as shown in the 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.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) Staple cartridge replacement When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message “ADD STAPLES. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE THE SORTER.” will appear. Replace the staple cartridge as follows: 20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56) 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the release lever and pull out the staple box. 3 Remove the empty staple cartridge from inside the staple box. 4 Insert the new staple cartridge into the box until it clicks in place.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) 5 Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge. 6 Insert the staple box into the stapler 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. ● Pull them straight. If they are pulled obliquely, the tape may be torn. ● If the stapler does not operate properly even after replacement, a staple may be jammed in it. See next page.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) 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) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 66 1 Open the stapler cover. 2 Lift the release lever and pull out the staple 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.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) 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) 5 Insert the staple box into the stapler unit until it clicks in place.
20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. 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 with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY keys for more detailed information as necessary. SF-S15 20-bin sorter 1 Open the top cover and remove the misfed paper.
20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) SF-S56 20-bin staple sorter 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. 20-bin staple sorter (SF-S56) 1 Push the sorter release button and slide the sorter carefully along the guides away from the copier. Confirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
20-BIN SORTER (SF-S15)/20-BIN STAPLE SORTER (SF-S56) Specifications SF-S15 No. of bins 20 Bin capacity NON-SORT: 100 sheets (top bin) SORT: 50 sheets GROUP: 30 sheets Paper size Top bin: Max. A3 (11" x 17") Min. A6 (5-1/2" x8-1/2") Sort bins: Max. A3 (11" x 17") Min. A4 (8-1/2" x 11") Power supply Drawn from the copier Weight Approx. 31 kg (68.4 lbs.) Dimensions 500 mm (W) x 520 mm (D) x 957 mm (H) (19-11/16" (W) x 20-31/64" (D) x 37-11/16" (H)) SF-S56 No.
STAND/3000-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D23) STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D24) These optional stands with paper trays provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and make a choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. Even greater paper capacity and size flexibility are available when the stands are equipped with an optional auxiliary 500-sheet paper drawer (SF-CM11).
STAND/3000-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D23)/STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D24) Loading copy paper The size of the copy paper for the paper tray will be set by Sharp service personnel according to your request when you purchase the copier. If a different paper size setting is required, contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre. ● SF-D23 Only A4 (8-1/2" x 11") sized paper can be loaded to the 3000sheet paper drawer.
STAND/3000-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D23)/STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D24) 5 Gently push back the paper drawer. Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (SF-D24) 2 Fan the copy paper and insert it in the paper drawer. 3 ● The 500-sheet paper drawer holds up to 500 sheets of paper. ● Do not load paper above the maximum height line. Push the paper drawer firmly back into the copier. Stand/3000-sheet paper drawer (SF-D23) Stand/500-sheet paper drawer (SF-D24) 1 Pull out the 500-sheet paper drawer.
STAND/3000-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D23)/STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D24) Misfeed removal A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The message “A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIOS.” will appear with a display of paper misfeed locations. Press the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY key for more detailed information as necessary.
STAND/3000-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D23)/STAND/500-SHEET PAPER DRAWER (SF-D24) Specifications SF-D23 Paper size A4 (8-1/2" x 11") Paper weight 52 to 80 g/m2 (14 lbs. to 21 lbs.) Paper capacity 3,000 sheets of paper Total of 3,500 sheets of paper with an optional 500-sheet paper drawer installed Weight Approx. 37 kg (81.6 lbs.
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KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE This KEY OPERATOR’S GUIDE section contains information on all of the programs used by the key operator. The programs allow the key operator to tailor many functions of the SF-2540 for specific modes of operation. These programs 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.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER (P19) A key operator code number must be registered before a key operator program can be used. The key operator must remember this number. Only this registered number will allow access to the key operator programs. Registering the key operator code number AUDIT CLEAR 0 C 1 Press the clear ( the clear key again. ● ) key, the INTERRUPT key, and The following message will appear. INTERRUPT ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS A complete list of all key operator programs is provided below. These programs can only be accessed by first entering the key operator code number. If an optional Card Counter (SF-EA11) or Auditor (SF-EA12) is installed, key operator programs 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 cannot be accessed by way of the copier keys. In this case, settings for the auditing programs must be selected by using an optional Counter Commander (SF-EA13).
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Program Code No. Key operator programs 80 Page No. Program Name Function P31 Preheat Mode Setting Sets the time that elapses before the copier enters the preheat mode after copying is completed. 91 P42 Right/Left Shift Direction Selection Determines whether shift direction change is to be allowed. 91 P43 Erase Mode Initial Setting Selects the erase mode’s initial setting. 91 P45 Message Time Setting Sets the length of time that messages are displayed.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Using the key operator programs 1 AUDIT CLEAR 0 C Press the clear ( the clear key again. ● ) key, the INTERRUPT key, and The following message will appear. ENTER KEY OPERATOR CODE. ––––– INTERRUPT 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Enter the key operator code number. 3 Enter the desired 2-digit program code number and press the START key. ● The dashes in the message will change to asterisks. If the entered code number is correct, a “P” will appear in the copy quantity display.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P10 Auditing Mode Program P10 is used to enable or disable the basic auditing mode. When disabled, the message in the display will be “READY TO COPY.” Access to copying is open to any operator. When enabled, the message in the display will be “ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER. -----”. Copying in this state is limited to operators with an assigned 5-digit account number. A maximum of 50, 5-digit account numbers can be assigned. Use key operator program P14 to assign account numbers.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To reset all accounts Press key 1. To reset a single account 1. Press key 2. ● The following message will appear. INPUT ACCOUNT NUMBER TO BE RESET AND PRESS THE START KEY. ––––– 2. Enter the account number to be reset. 3. Press the START key. 4. Continue with steps 2 and 3 for other account numbers. Press the PROGRAM key to exit the program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To delete accounts 1. Press key 2. ● The following message will appear. DELETE ACCOUNT #: 1.ALL ACCOUNTS 2.INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT 2. To delete all accounts, press key 1. (A message will appear to confirm the selection. Press key 1 to delete all accounts. If you decide not to delete all accounts, press key 2.) To delete an individual account, press key 2 when the message in step 1 is displayed and follow the message instructions.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To display all registered account numbers 1. Press key 4. ● The following message will appear. ACCOUNT NUMBER DISPLAY (PAGE TO SEE PAGE 2: PRESS THE 2. 1) KEY. If you want to see the next display, press the SCROLL DISPLAY key. Press the PROGRAM key to exit the program. P16 Account Limit Setting Program P16 is used to set the maximum number of copies which can be made against a registered account number. When P16 is entered, the following message will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS To cancel a limit 1. Press key 2. ● The following message will appear. CANCEL LIMITS: 1.ALL ACCOUNTS 2.INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT 2. Press key 2 again. ● The following message will appear. ACCOUNT NUMBER. ––––– PRESS THE START KEY TO CANCEL LIMIT. 3. Enter the account number for which the limit is to be cancelled. 4. Press the START key. 5. To cancel other account limits, repeat steps 3 and 4. Press the PROGRAM key to exit the program. To cancel all limits 1. 2. Press key 2.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P19 Key Operator Code Number Change See page 78, KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER. P20 Auto Exposure Adjust Use P20 to lighten or darken copies in the automatic exposure mode. The factory setting is “NORMAL.” When P20 is entered, the following message will appear. P20: AUTO EXPOSURE ADJUST. 1.LIGHTEST 2.LIGHTER 4.DARKER 5.DARKEST 3.NORMAL Select the desired exposure level using the 10-key pad.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P23 Auto Clear Setting Use P23 to set the time interval to return the copier to the initial settings after the last copy of a run has been completed. The time can be set from 10 to 240 seconds in 10 second increments. When P23 is entered, the following message will appear. P23: AUTO CLEAR SETTING. SET THE TIME FOR AUTO CLEAR (10 TO 240 SECONDS, 0:CANCEL). PRESS THE START KEY AFTER ENTRY. 1. Set the desired time interval using the 10–key pad. ● 2.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P25 Setting a Maximum Number of Copies Use P25 to limit the maximum number of copies per copy run which can be input in the copy quantity display. When P25 is entered, the following message will appear. P25: SETTING A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COPIES. ENTER THE NUMBER AND PRESS THE START KEY. ––– Input the number using the 10-key pad and press the START key. ● A number from 1 to 999 can be set. P26 Initial Margin Shift Setting Set the initial margin shift value with this program.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P28 Initial Status Setting The copier will assume the initial settings when it is turned on, when the CLEAR ALL key is pressed, or when the auto clear interval has elapsed after a copy run. Use P28 to establish the initial settings. When P28 is entered, the following message will appear. P28: INITIAL STATUS SETTING. PROGRAM DESIRED INITIAL STATUS AND PRESS THE START KEY. To establish new initial settings The functions indicated below can be set.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P31 Preheat Mode Setting Program P31 is used to set the time that elapses before the copier enters the preheat mode after copying is completed. The interval can be set between 1 and 240 minutes in 1 minute increments. When P31 is entered, the following message will appear. P31: PREHEAT MODE SETTING. SET THE TIME FOR PREHEAT MODE. PRESS THE START KEY AFTER ENTRY. (1 TO 240 MIN., 1 MIN INCREMENTS) ––– 1. Set the desired time interval using the 10-key pad. 2. Press the START key.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P45 Message Time Setting Program P45 is used to adjust the length of time that messages are displayed in the range of 1 to 12 seconds in 1 second increments. When P45 is entered, the following message will appear. P45: MESSAGE TIME SETTING. SET THE TIME FOR MESSAGES –– (1 TO 12 SECONDS). PRESS THE START KEY AFTER ENTRY. Set the time using the 10-key pad and press the START key.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P52 Override Sorter Bin Capacity Limit Program P52 is used to control operation in case of bin capacity overflow of an optional staple sorter (SF-S56). If the control is cancelled, copying in the SORT or STAPLE SORT mode can be started even if copies remain in a sort bin. Also, copying can be continued even if the number of copies in a sort bin exceeds the limit, though copies will not be stapled. When P52 is entered, the following message will appear.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P72 Prohibiting of Manual Feed Tray in Duplex Copy Program P72 is used to disable the use of the manual feed tray when making duplex copies. When P72 is entered, the following message will appear. P72: PROHIBITING OF MANUAL FEED TRAY IN DUPLEX COPY. 1.YES 2.NO To prohibit use of the manual feed tray when making duplex copies, press key 1. To restore use of the manual feed tray, press key 2.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P75 Disabling of Duplex Copying Program P75 is used to enable or disable the optional duplex system. If a malfunction occurs within the duplex system of the copier, the system can be disabled until it is serviced. The rest of the copier in the meantime will remain operable. When P75 is entered, the following message will appear. P75: DISABLING OF DUPLEX COPYING. 1.YES 2.NO To disable the duplex system, press key 1. To enable the duplex system, press key 2.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P83 Enabling of PC/Modem Access Program P83 is used to determine whether persons other than persons who know the key operator code number will be permitted access via a computer or other equipment, either directly or through a telephone line, to the copier’s key operator programs. When P83 is entered, the following message will appear. P83: ENABLING OF PC/MODEM ACCESS. 1.YES 2.NO To permit remote access to key operator programs without key operator code entry, press key 1.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS P90 Display the List of All P Codes Program P90 is used to sequentially display all programs. The programs in which the setting has been changed from the factory default setting are indicated with ● . When P90 is entered, the following message will appear. If an optional Card Counter (SF-EA11) or Auditor (SF-EA12) is installed, programs 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 will not be displayed. P90: DISPLAY THE LIST OF ALL P CODES. TO SCROLL DISPLAY: PRESS KEY.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CALL When the copier is in need of service or care not usually performed by general users, the copier will stop and one of the following messages listed below will appear. Some messages will appear with “PLEASE SEE YOUR KEY OPERATOR FOR ASSISTANCE.”. Message Remedy REMOVE THE STAPLER AND CHECK IT. See page 66 of the Operation Manual for staple jam removal.
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ✂ KEY OPERATOR CODE NUMBER: FACTORY SETTING The following is the factory setting of the Key Operator Code Number, which must be used to access the Key Operator Program. Factory setting = 00000 This number must be entered when accessing the Key Operator Program 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.
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