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Sharp AR-151 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    MODEL AR-151 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE • COPIER TROUBLE? • APPENDIX • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 00cover-1.p65 2/11/00, 15:54 Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 2 VAROITUS! CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA LASER KLASSE 1 TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT VARNING OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS MAIN FEATURES PART NAMES OPERATION PANEL COPIER INSTALLATION CAUTIONS ON HANDLING LOADING COPY PAPER MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING – Setting a large original EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM BYPASS FEED (including special paper) TWO-SIDED COPYING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS TONER SAVE MODE USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time,...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMOVAL – A Misfeed in the paper feed area – B Misfeed in the fusing area – C Misfeed in the transport area DEVELOPER REQUIRED MAINTENANCE REQUIRED TROUBLESHOOTING STATUS INDICATORS AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLIES –...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide intuitive operating ease while requiring a minimum amount of space. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual and the copier.

  • Page 6: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. ● Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. ● Do not switch the copier rapidly on and off. After turning the copier off, wait 10 ●...

  • Page 7: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying Since warm-up time is zero, copying can be started immediately after the power switch is ● turned on. First-copy time is only 9.6 seconds (normal mode). ● Copying speed is 15 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement ●...

  • Page 8: Part Names

    PART NAMES Original table Original cover Operation Side cover panel Bypass tray Paper tray Bypass tray guides Side cover Cover for optional Handle Front cover open button printer interface * A printer expansion kit is optional. Paper output tray Paper output tray extension Power cord socket Toner cartridge lock release...

  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    OPERATION PANEL Inch system Exposure mode selector key and indicators ON LINE key Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: Changes between the on-line and off-line AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Selected mode is modes when the PCL expansion kit has been shown by a lit indicator.

  • Page 10: Copier Installation

    COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions.

  • Page 11: Cautions On Handling

    COPIER INSTALLATION Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and 20 cm (8") proper ventilation. 20 cm (8") 10 cm 10 cm (4") (4") CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier. Do not drop the copier, subject it to shock or strike it against any object.

  • Page 12: Loading Copy Paper

    LOADING COPY PAPER Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper.
  • Page 13 LOADING COPY PAPER Gently push the paper tray back into the copier. After loading copy paper, to cancel the blinking “P” without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The “P” in the display will go out and the ready ( indicator will light up.

  • Page 14: Making Copies

    MAKING COPIES This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the bypass tray. NORMAL COPYING Ensure that paper of the desired size is set in the paper tray. See page 10, LOADING COPY PAPER. When copying onto paper larger than A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size, pull out the paper output tray extension.
  • Page 15 NORMAL COPYING Open the original cover. Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Original scale mark Gently close the original cover. When copying a book or an original which has been folded or a crumpled original, press down the original cover lightly.

  • Page 16: Setting A Large Original

    NORMAL COPYING Press the print ( ) key. To display the number of copies made in a continuous run, press the left ● copy quantity key. To stop copying in the middle of a run, press the clear ( ) key. Copying will ●...

  • Page 17: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ) mode or photo ( mode. Use the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys to adjust the exposure level. If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously.

  • Page 18: Bypass Feed (Including Special Paper)

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM To select a preset copy ratio: To select a zoom ratio: Preset reduction and enlargement ratios When a zoom ( ) key is pressed, are: 50%, 70%, 81%, 141%, and 200% the ZOOM indicator will light up and the (50%, 64%, 78%, 129%, and 200%) zoom ratio will be displayed in the display.

  • Page 19: Two-Sided Copying

    BYPASS FEED To close the bypass tray, perform step1 and then step 2 in the illustration and push the round projections at the right of the tray until the tray clicks into place. Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. Insert the copy paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray.
  • Page 20 TWO-SIDED COPYING Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using either the paper tray or the bypass tray. Replace the first original with the second original on the original table and close the original cover.

  • Page 21: Special Functions

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this copier. Use these functions as needed. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Toner save mode Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes (page 20) The copier has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.

  • Page 22: User Programs (Power Save Modes, Auto Clear Time, Stream Feeding Mode)

    TONER SAVE MODE Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The manual ( ) indicator will go out and the photo ( ) indicator will begin to blink. The exposure indicator marked “5” will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active.

  • Page 23: Displaying Total Number Of Copies

    USER PROGRAMS Press the print ( ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the display. Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key.

  • Page 24: Supplies And User Maintenance

    SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator lights up, replacement of the toner cartridge will be needed soon.
  • Page 25 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the toner cartridge from the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times. After shaking the cartridge, remove the toner seal. Grasp the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration. Do not hold the cartridge by the shutter.

  • Page 26: Toner Cartridge Life

    ● USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the copier. Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

  • Page 27: Transfer Charger

    USER MAINTENANCE Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. Turn the power switch off. Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.

  • Page 28: Copier Trouble

    COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting. MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the copier will stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the SPF, a number may appear in the display after a minus sign.

  • Page 29: A Misfeed In The Paper Feed Area

    MISFEED REMOVAL A Misfeed in the paper feed area Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. When blinks in the display and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper.

  • Page 30: C Misfeed In The Transport Area

    MISFEED REMOVAL Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to “C Misfeed in the transport area”. The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper.

  • Page 31: Developer Required

    REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service centre as soon as possible. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service centre as soon as possible. 01C-5_AR151EX.p65 14/11/00, 11:08 Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the SHARP service centre. Problem Possible cause Solution page: Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. Power switch on? Turn the power switch on. Copier does not Side cover closed Gently close the side cover.

  • Page 33: Status Indicators

    When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the relevant page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Indication Cause and remedy...

  • Page 34: Automatic Exposure Adjustment

    AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. Press the exposure mode selector key to select the photo ( ) mode. Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The photo ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Type Digital laser copier, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original size Max. B4 (257 mm x 364 mm) (10" x 14") Copy sizes A6 to A4 (105 mm x 148.5 mm to 210 mm x 297 mm) (3-1/2"...

  • Page 36: Supplies

    Some options may not be available in some countries. ● As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 37 Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.

  • Page 38: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the copier which allow you to configure a copier system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. Single pass feeder 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-SP3) (AR-DE9) Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX3)* GDI expansion kit (AR-PG1)* PCL expansion kit (AR-PB9)*...

  • Page 39: Single Pass Feeder (Ar-Sp3)

    498 mm (W) x 380 mm (D) x 110 mm (H) (19.6" (W) x 15" (D) x 4.3" (H)) As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.

  • Page 40: Stream Feeding Mode

    SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP3) Before feeding originals in the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any ● staples or paper clips from them. Before placing curled or wavy originals into the document feeding tray, be ● sure to flatten them. If not, original misfeeds may result. The SPF ( ) indicator on the operation panel will light up.
  • Page 41 SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP3) Open the original cover and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C). If the original does not move easily into the SPF exit area, remove it in the direction of the arrow while rotating the knob.

  • Page 42: 250-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (Ar-De9)

    250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE9) The paper feed unit provides the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying. Part names Side cover Tray Loading copy paper The method of loading copy paper for the paper tray of the paper feed unit is the same as for the paper tray in the copier.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    (19.6" (W) x 15.6" (D) x 3.5" (H)) Power supply Drawn from the copier As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.

  • Page 44: Index

    INDEX 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE9) Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX3) . . 34, 36 – loading copy paper ....40 Features ......5 –...
  • Page 45 INDEX Specifications Paper – copier ......33 – loading ......10 –...
  • Page 46 (Name and Telephone Number) U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information: 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information: 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 United Kingdom Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information: 01923-474013 Section 3.
  • Page 47 Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Negligible Not applicable Not applicable Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless Section 7.
  • Page 48 (Name and Telephone Number) U.S.A. Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information: 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information: 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number: 1-800-255-3924 United Kingdom Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Telephone number for information: 01923-474013 Section 3.
  • Page 49 Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: about 7.3 Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Negligible Vapor Density: Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Viscosity: Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless...
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  • Page 51 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"...
  • Page 52 AR-151 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA 2000M TINSE0459QSZZ 00cover-4.p65 2/11/00, 15:59 Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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