Reset Sharp Ar-6020 — How To

Only do this if you have physically emptied the developer unit and refilled it with fresh developer powder.

If you need to erase all custom settings (e.g., default copy density, paper size, auto power-off timer), perform a user settings reset. This does NOT clear the maintenance counter.

To restore factory defaults:

Best for: Clearing all user settings, wiping the address book, restoring network settings to default, or preparing the machine for a new office environment.

Warning: This will erase all stored data, including scan-to-email addresses and fax numbers. how to reset sharp ar-6020

Sharp does not always place the full factory reset option in the standard user menu to prevent accidental data loss. However, you can try the following standard method:

Steps:

Note: If this option is grayed out or unavailable, the machine may require a "Simulation Mode" reset (see section 3).

If your Sharp AR-6020 is flashing a red "Maintenance Required" light, showing a F code on the display, or simply refusing to copy, you likely need to perform a reset. Unlike a home printer, this office workhorse requires a specific button sequence (often called "Simulation Mode") to clear internal counters. Only do this if you have physically emptied

Warning: Performing a full reset will clear the drum counter, developer counter, and maintenance timer. Do this only after you have physically replaced the drum unit (AR-152DR) or developer (AR-203DV) , otherwise print quality will suffer immediately.