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MODEL
AM-900
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
ONLINE GUIDE
1. Installation
2. Copying
3. Sending Faxes
4. Receiving Faxes
5. Special Fax Functions
6. Printing
7. Scanning
8. Printing Lists
9. Maintenance
10. Troubleshooting
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U.S.A. WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses a
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Introduction Welcome, and thank you for choosing a Sharp MFP! The MFP is a combination monochrome printer, copier, fax, and color scanner. The features and specifications of the MFP are shown below. Print specifications Printer type Laser Toner cartridge yield* Initial starter cartridge (included with (continuous printing, machine): Approx. 1500 pages 5% page coverage, Replacement cartridge AM-90ND: Approx. letter paper) 3000 pages Drum cartridge yield* Initial starter cartridge (included wi
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Fax specifications Automatic dialing 100 Speed Dial numbers Modem speed 33,600 bps with automatic fallback to lower speeds (lowest speed 2400 bps) Transmission time* Approx. 3 seconds Communication method Super G3, G3 Compression scheme MMR, MR, MH Memory size* 2 MB (approx. 125 average letter pages) Resolution Horizontal: 203 lines/inch (8 lines/mm) Vertical: Standard: 98 lines/inch (3.85 lines/mm) Fine
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Grayscale 256 levels Color 24-bit color General specifications Auto document feeder Letter size: 20 sheets max. (20 lbs.) Legal size: 1 sheet max. (20 lbs.) Computer connection USB 2.0 or 1.1 port (USB 2.0 or 1.1 cable must be purchased separately) Effective scanning width 8.2” (208 mm) max. Effective printing width 8.2" (208 mm) max. Display 16-digit LCD display Paper tray capacity 250 sheets (20 lbs.) (At room temperature and normal humidity) (letter-size plain paper) Power requirements 120 V
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Important safety information • Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not described in this manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use the machine near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Take care not to spill any liquids on the machine. • Unplug the machine from the power outlet and consult a qualified s
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Trademark information • Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. • Acrobat and Adobe are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Eastman Software is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. • All other company names and product names appearing in this manual are the trademarks of their respective owners. 5
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Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 8 1. Installation 10 Unpacking Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Loading Printing Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5. Special Fax Functions 98 Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 6. Printing 103 Printing a Document From an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Selecting Print Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Printing on Envelopes and Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 7. Scanning 110 Scanni
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A Look at the Operation Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 QUALITY CONTRAST MENU E-SORT REDIAL ZA ZOOM BROADCAST COPY SCAN FAX ! DUPLEX SCAN PRINT STOP SPEED ENTER HELP 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Display 1 This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine. ZOOM key 2 Press this key to select an enlargement or reduction setting when making a copy (page 54). E-SORT key 3 Press this key when making multiple copies to have the copies collated (sorted into sets with the pages ordered
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Stop key 9 Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed. COPY key 10 Press this key to select copy mode (page 51). SCAN key 11 Press this key to select scan mode (page 124). HELP (FAX key and SCAN key) 12 Press the FAX key and SCAN key simultaneously to print the HELP list, a brief guide to the operation of the machine. FAX key 13 Press this key to select fax mode (page 65). When in fax mode, press this key to select the Line Monitor function (page 76). Alarm indicator 14 This
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1. Installation Unpacking Checklist Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items. If any are missing, contact your dealer or retailer. Telephone Toner Drum cartridge cartridge line cord CD-ROM Setup Output tray Document feeder tray Guide Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the Do not place the Keep dust away from Keep the area machine near machine in direct the machine. around the sunlight. heaters or air machine clear. conditioners. About condensation
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Installation Installation Attaching the trays Attach the document feeder tray. Slide the output tray into the machine as shown. When it stops, lift the end slightly and push in so that the tray locks in place. If you will be using legal paper, pull out the tray extension Important: The output tray must be attached correctly or the machine will not operate. 11 1. Installation
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Installation Releasing the scanner Before plugging in the power cord, pull the scanner release toward you to release the scanner lock. Caution: Plugging in the power cord without releasing the scanner lock may damage the machine. If you need to move the machine: In the event that you need to move the machine to a new location, disconnect the telephone line cord before unplugging the power cord. After you have unplugged the power cord, push the scanner release back in to lock the scanner.
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Installation Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord into a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded AC (3-prong) outlet. Caution: Make sure the scanner has been released as explained on the previous page before plugging in the power cord. Do not plug the power cord into any other kind of outlet. This will damage the machine and is not covered under the warranty. Comments: The machine does not have a power on/off switch. The power is turned on and off by simply plugging in or unplugging the power cord
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TEL. LINE TEL. SET Installation Connecting the telephone line cord Insert one end of the line cord into the socket on the back of the machine marked TEL. LINE. Insert the other end into a wall telephone socket. Make sure that the line cord is inserted into the TEL LINE jack. Do not insert it into the TEL. SET jack! Setting the dial mode: The machine is set for tone dialing. If you are on a pulse dial line, you must set the machine for pulse dialing. Press the keys on the operation panel as
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TEL. LINE TEL. SET Installation Important: The facsimile function of this machine is not designed for use on a line which has call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services offered by your telephone company. If you attempt to use the facsimile function in conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile messages. The facsimile function of this machine is not compatible with digital telephone systems. Extens
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Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Cartridge Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Cartridge The laser printer in the machine uses a toner cartridge and a drum cartridge. The starter toner cartridge included with the machine can print approximately 1,500 letter-size pages at 5% page coverage. When replacing the toner cartridge, use a SHARP AM-90ND toner cartridge. One cartridge can print about 3,000 letter-size pages at 5% coverage. The drum cartridge can print approximately 20,00
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Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Cartridge 2 Remove the new drum cartridge from its packaging. 3 Insert the drum cartridge into the print compartment, sliding it along the guides. Do not touch or allow other objects to contact the drum (the green cylinder). This may damage the drum. If fingerprints, dust, or other contaminants get on the drum, wipe it gently with a clean cloth. Exposure to light for more than several minutes will damage the drum. Be sure Grasp this handle to t
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Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Cartridge 5 Grasp the cartridge handle and insert the toner cartridge into the print compartment, sliding it along the guides. After inserting the cartridge, press on the arrow mark to make sure it “clicks” into place. Do not touch the roller in the toner cartridge. Grasp this handle to insert the cartridge Press on this mark to make sure the cartridge “clicks” into place 6 Close the front cover ➊ and then the side cover ➋. Make sure the side
