Sharp AR-150E Specifications

MODEL

AR-120E

DIGITAL LASER COPIER

OPERATION MANUAL

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GETTING STARTED

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INSTALLATION

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MAKING COPIES

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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SUPPLIES AND

USER MAINTENANCE

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COPIER TROUBLE?

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APPENDIX

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CLASS 1

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CONTENTS

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GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION 3

CAUTIONS 4

MAIN FEATURES 4

PART NAMES 6

OPERATION PANEL 7

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INSTALLATION

COPIER INSTALLATION 8

CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9

LOADING COPY PAPER 10

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MAKING COPIES

NORMAL COPYING 11

– Setting a large original 13

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING 13

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 14

BYPASS FEED (including special paper) 15

TWO-SIDED COPYING 15

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 17

HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE 17

USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time) 18

– Setting the power save modes and auto clear time 18

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SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE

TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 20

USER MAINTENANCE 22

– Cabinet 22

– Original table and original cover 22

– Transfer charger 22

– When copier is not in use 23

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CONTENTS

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COPIER TROUBLE?

MISFEED REMOVAL 24

– A Misfeed in the paper feed area 24

– B Misfeed in the fusing area 25

– C Misfeed in the transport area 26

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 27

TROUBLESHOOTING 28

STATUS INDICATORS 29

DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 29

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 30

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APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS 31

SUPPLIES 32

– Types and sizes of copy paper 32

INDEX

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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.

For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the copier.

Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the copier may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.

Cautions the user that damage to the copier or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the copier regarding specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.

Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

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AB series (metric) and inch series references

When references are made to paper sizes and weights, the inch series values are quoted in brackets.

For example:

Page 32 --------------------- 56 to 80 g /m 2 (15 to 21 lbs.)

A4 (8-1/2” x 11”)

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CAUTIONS

Follow the cautions below when using this copier.

● The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.

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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 to 15 seconds before turning it back on.

Copier power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

● Place the copier on a firm, level surface.

● Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.

● When the copier is not used for long time, for example for consecutive holidays, turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

● When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

● Do not cover the copier with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the copier.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Cautions on laser

Wave length

Pulse times

Output power

785 nm ±15 nm

(10.7 µs ±4 ns)/7 mm

0.2 mW - 0.03 mW

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 12 copies/min. (AR-120E) or 15 copies/min. (AR-150E), which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency.

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MAIN FEATURES

High-quality digital image

● High-quality image copying at 600 dpi can be performed.

● In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps.

● The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and colour photos.

Substantial copying functions

● Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed.

● Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed.

● Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.

● User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer’s needs.

Scan once/ Print many (AR-150E only)

● The AR-150E is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. This memory allows the AR-

150E to scan an original 1 time only and make up to 99 copies. This feature allows for improved workflow, reduced operating noise from the copier and reduced wear and tear on the scanning mechanism. This feature provides for a higher reliability.

Printer feature

● This copier can be used as a laser printer by installing an optional printer expansion kit.

Environmentally friendly design

● Paper output tray is housed in the copier for space saving.

● Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode are provided to reduce power consumption in standby mode.

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● This copier does not have an internal calendar or clock.

This copier will not be affected by the year 2000.

● Some models and options may not be available in some countries.

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PART NAMES

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Original table

Original cover

Operation panel

Side cover

Paper tray

Front cover

Side cover open button

Manual bypass

Paper guides

Handle

Cover for optional printer interface

TD cartridge lock release button

Paper output tray

Power cord socket

Power switch

Paper output tray extension

Handle

TD cartridge

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Paper feed roller

Fusing unit release lever

Transfer charger

Charger cleaner

OPERATION PANEL

200%

141%

100%

81%

70%

50%

A5

100%

A4

B4

A4

A4

A5

ZOOM

Inch system

200%

129%

100%

78%

64%

50%

MAX.

5 1 /

2 x 8 1 /

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100%

8 1 /

2 x 14

8 1 / 2 x 11

MIN.

8 1 /

2 x 11

8 1 /

2 x 11

5 1 / 2 x 8 1 / 2

Exposure mode selector key and indicators

Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO.

Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator.

(p. 13)

Light and dark keys and exposure indicators

Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level. Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator. (p.13)

Use to start and terminate user program setting. (p. 18)

Alarm indicators

: Drum replacement required indicator

: Misfeed indicator (p. 24)

: Toner required indicator (p. 20)

: Maintenance indicator (p. 27)

Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio indicators

Use to sequentially select preset reduction/ enlargement copy ratios.

Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator. (p. 14)

Zoom indicator (p. 14)

Copy ratio display (%) key (p. 14)

Display

Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code.

ON LINE indicator

Lights up when the machine is used as a printer. To use the copier as a printer, an optional printer expansion kit is needed.

Power save indicator

Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode. (p. 17,18)

Zoom keys

Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 50 to 200% in 1% increments. (p. 14)

Copy quantity keys

● Use to select the desired copy quantity

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(1 to 99). (p. 12)

Use to make user program entries.

(p. 18)

Clear key

● Press to clear the display, or press during

● a copy run to terminate copying. (p. 12)

Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of copies made to date. (p. 31)

Print key and ready indicator

● Copying is possible when the indicator is

● on.

Use to set a user program.

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INSTALLATION

Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly.

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. Leave the copier at room temperature for at least 2 hours before use.

Do not install your copier in areas that are:

● damp, humid, or very dusty

● exposed to direct sunlight

● poorly ventilated

● subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater.

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Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

10 cm

(4")

COPIER INSTALLATION

20 cm (8")

20 cm (8")

10 cm

(4")

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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.

Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge.

Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing smudges on copies.

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LOADING COPY PAPER

Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.

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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.

Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.

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Paper guide B Paper guide A

Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks.

Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( will cause a paper misfeed.

). Exceeding the line

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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.

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MAKING COPIES

This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the manual bypass.

NORMAL COPYING

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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.

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Turn the power switch on.

The ready ( ) indicator will light up.

● The copier will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on.

The settings of the power save modes can be modified. See page 18, USER

PROGRAMS.

● The copier will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the last copy is made. The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.

See page 18, USER PROGRAMS.

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Open the original cover.

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NORMAL COPYING

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Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark.

Original scale

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5 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. If the original cover is not securely closed, the copies may be striped or blurred.

A book, an original which has been folded, a crumpled original

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Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys.

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● Press the clear ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made.

● A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” is displayed.

ZOOM

● Press the right copy quantity key to set the unit digit from 0 to 9. This key will not change the tens digit.

● Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens digit from 1 to 9.

Tens digit Unit digit

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 stop and the number in the display will be reset to “0”.

NORMAL COPYING

Setting a large original

The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects.

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Simply lift the original cover straight up.

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To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure.

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING

Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode. To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs, the exposure level can be adjusted in five steps manually.

Set the original and check the copy paper size.

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2

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( mode.

) mode or photo ( )

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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. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously.

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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING

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Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( , ) keys and press the print

( ) key.

REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM

Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.

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Set the original and check the copy paper size.

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Use the copy ratio selector key and/or zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio.

● To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio, press and hold down the copy ratio display (%) key. When the key is released, the display will return to the copy quantity display.

● To reset the ratio to 100%, press the copy ratio selector key repeatedly until the 100% indicator lights up.

To select a preset copy ratio:

Preset reduction and enlargement ratios are: 50%, 70%, 81%, 141%, and 200%

(50%, 64%, 78%, 129%, and 200%)

To select a zoom ratio:

When a zoom ( or ) key is pressed, the ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will be displayed in the display.

To decrease or increase the zoom ratio rapidly, press and hold down the or

key. However the value will stop at the preset reduction or enlargement ratios. To move beyond these ratios, release the key and then press and hold it down again.

200%

141%

100%

81%

70%

50%

A5

100%

A4

B4

A4

A4

A5

A5

100%

A4

B4

A4

A4

A5

ZOOM

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Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( , ) keys and press the print

( ) key.

BYPASS FEED (including special paper)

The single-sheet manual bypass can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers measuring from A6 to A4 (3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14") and in the weight range of 52 to 130 g /m 2 (14 to 34.5 lbs.). (For paper weighing from 104 to 130 g /m 2

(28 to 34.5 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is the maximum size.)

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Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and close the original cover.

The original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying.

If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies.

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Set the paper guides to the copy paper width. Insert a single sheet of copy paper (print face down) into the feed slot of the manual bypass.

Copying will begin automatically.

● Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot.

● When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up.

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Print face

TWO-SIDED COPYING

Two-sided copying can be made on this copier using the manual bypass.

Example: The following two originals will be copied onto two sides of copy paper.

Face up or face down

Face up Face down

First original Second original

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TWO-SIDED COPYING

1

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 manual bypass.

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Replace the first original with the second original on the original table and close the original cover. Make sure that the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the original table.

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For tablet binding, turn the first copy over left to right as shown below. For booklet binding, turn the first copy over top to bottom (not shown). Feed the first copy into the manual bypass.

Copying will begin automatically.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes the special functions of this copier. Use these functions as needed.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

High image quality mode

This mode improves copy image quality by increasing copy density with a slight increase of toner consumption.

Power save modes (page 18)

The copier has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.

● Preheat mode

When the copier enters the preheat mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators will remain on or off as before. In this condition, the fuser in the copier is maintained at a lower heat level, thereby saving power. To copy from the preheat mode, make desired copier selections and press the print ( ) key using the normal copying procedure.

● Auto power shut-off mode

When the copier enters the auto power shut-off mode, the power save ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators will go out. The auto power shut-off mode saves more power than the preheat mode but requires a longer time before starting copying. To copy from the auto power shut-off mode, press the print ( ) key. Then make desired copier selections and press the print ( ) key using the normal copying procedure.

Auto clear (page 18)

The copier returns to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the last copy is made. This preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.

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HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ) mode.

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HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE

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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 “1” will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active.

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To enter the toner save mode, press the dark ( ) key.

The exposure indicator marked “5” will light up, indicating the high image quality mode is selected.

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Press the exposure mode selector key twice. The photo ( ) indicator will stop blinking and the AUTO indicator will light up steadily. The high image quality mode is now active.

To return to the standard mode, repeat the procedure but use the light ( ) key to select exposure level “1” in step 3.

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USER PROGRAMS

(power save modes, auto clear time)

The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or cancelled as desired.

Setting the power save modes and auto clear time

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Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys simultaneously for more than

5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the display.

2

Use the left copy quantity ( ) key to select a user program number (1: auto clear time, 2: preheat mode, 3: auto power shut-off timer, 5: auto power shut-off mode). The selected number will blink in the left side of the display.

USER PROGRAMS

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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. The entered parameter number will blink on the right of the display.

Program

No.

1

Mode Parameters

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3

5

Auto clear time

Preheat mode

Auto power shutoff timer

Auto power shutoff mode

0 OFF 1 30 sec. * 2 60 sec.

3 90 sec.

4 120 sec. 5 10 sec.

0 30 sec.

1 60 sec. * 2 90 sec.

0

3

0

2 min.

30 min.

OFF

* 1

4

* 1

Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).

5 min.

60 min.

ON

2

5

15 min.

120 min.

Press the print ( ) key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored.

To change the setting or to set another mode, press the clear ( ) key. The copier will return to step 2.

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Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to return to the normal copy mode.

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SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE

This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and the drum cartridge and how to check the total number of copies.

Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.

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TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The toner required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the indicator begins blinking. Replace the old TD cartridge by following the procedure given below.

● After the copier stops, it may be possible to make a few more copies by taking the TD cartridge out of the copier, shaking it horizontally, then reinstalling it. If copying is not possible after this operation, replace the TD cartridge.

● During long copy run of a dark original, the ready ( ) indicator may blink, the indicator light up, and the copier stop, even though toner is left. The copier will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the ready ( ) indicator will light up. Press the print ( ) key to restart copying.

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Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.

Then, push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.

2

Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button. Dispose of the old TD cartridge in accordance with local regulations.

Lock release button

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TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

3

Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times. Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab to remove the cover.

4 or 5 times

4

Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place.

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Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.

When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.

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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.

● Do not use thinner, benzene or other volatile cleaning agents. Doing so may cause deformation, discolouration, deterioration or malfunction.

● Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

Cabinet

Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth.

Original table and original cover

Stains on the glass or cover will also be copied. Wipe the glass and the cover with a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with a glass cleaner.

Original table Original cover

Transfer charger

If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure.

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.

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3

Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab.

USER MAINTENANCE

4

Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide the cleaner onto the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this operation two or three times.

Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along the groove of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on the way, smudges on copies may occur.

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Return the charger cleaner to its original position. Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button.

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6

Turn the power switch on.

When copier is not in use

To prevent entry of dust and foreign matter, store the copier as follows.

1

Remove the power cord and secure the copier using tape (two locations).

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COPIER TROUBLE?

This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.

MISFEED REMOVAL

When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or of a misfeed.

blinks in the display, the copier will stop because

Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.

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Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below.

If blinks in the display, proceed to “A Misfeed in the paper feed area”. (p. 24)

If paper is misfed here, proceed to B

Misfeed in the fusing area . (p. 25)

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If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to C Misfeed in

the transport area . (p. 26)

If paper is misfed here, proceed to A

Misfeed in the paper feed area . (p. 24)

A Misfeed in the paper feed area

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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. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to “B Misfeed in the fusing area”.

The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper.

Doing so may cause a burn or other injury.

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Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies.

If the paper has been fed through the manual bypass, do not remove the misfed paper through the manual bypass. Toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies.

MISFEED REMOVAL

2

Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button.

The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.

B Misfeed in the fusing area

1

Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration.

While you are lowering the fusing unit release lever, it will not move smoothly at a location on the way. However, be sure to lower the lever by rotating it all the way to the location where it will not rotate as shown in the right illustration.

Fusing unit release lever

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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.

Doing so may cause a burn or other injury.

● Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on copies.

● Do not remove the misfed paper from above the fusing unit. Unfixed toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, resulting in smudges on copies.

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MISFEED REMOVAL

3

Raise the fusing unit release lever and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.

C Misfeed in the transport area

1

Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration.

While you are lowering the fusing unit release lever, it will not move smoothly at a location on the way. However, be sure to lower the lever by rotating it all the way to the location where it will not rotate as shown in the right illustration.

Fusing unit release lever

2

Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover.

3

Rotate the feeding roller in the direction of the arrow and gently remove the misfed paper from the exit area.

Feeding roller

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4

Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up.

When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

When indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required.

Contact your SHARP dealer as soon as possible.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your SHARP dealer.

Solution

Copier does not operate.

Blank copies

Power save ( ) indicator on.

Copies are too dark or too light.

Dust, dirt, smudges appear on copies.

Striped copies

Paper misfeeds frequently.

Images rub off the copy easily.

Copier plugged in?

Power switch on?

Side cover closed securely?

Front cover closed?

Plug the copier into a grounded outlet.

Turn the power switch on.

Gently close the side cover.

Is the original placed face down on the original table?

Is the copier in the preheat mode?

Gently close the front cover and then close the side cover.

Place the original face down on the original table.

Press any key to cancel the preheat mode.

Is the copier in the auto power shut-off mode?

Press the print ( ) key to cancel the auto power shut-off mode.

Is original image too dark or too light?

Is the copier in the automatic exposure mode?

Is the copier in the photo exposure mode?

Original table or original cover dirty?

Original smudged or blotchy?

Adjust the exposure manually.

Adjust the automatic exposure level.

Cancel the photo exposure mode.

Clean regularly.

Use a clean original.

Is transfer charger clean?

Clean the transfer charger.

Non-standard paper used?

Use standard paper. If using special papers, feed the paper through the manual bypass.

Paper curled or damp?

Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in a dry location.

Pieces of paper inside copier?

Paper guides in the paper tray not set properly?

Too much paper in the paper tray?

Is the copy paper too heavy?

Paper damp?

Remove all pieces of misfed paper.

Set the guides properly depending on the paper size.

Remove excessive paper from the paper tray.

Use copy paper within the specified range.

Replace with dry copy paper. If the copier is not used for long time, remove the paper from the paper tray and store it in its wrapper in a dry location.

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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

Drum replacement required indicator

Toner required indicator

Steadily lit

Drum cartridge must be replaced. Service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required.

Steadily lit

Toner will be needed soon.

Blinking

Toner is required.

Misfeed indicator Blinking

A misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed paper referring to the description of "Misfeed removal."

Maintenance indicator

"CH" is steadily lit in the display.

Steadily lit

"CH" is blinking in the display.

Service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required.

The TD cartridge is not installed. Check if the cartridge is installed.

Side cover is open. Close the side cover securely by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button.

Paper tray is empty. Load copy paper.

"P" is blinking in the display.

A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray.

Remove the misfed paper.

Paper tray is not securely installed. Push the tray in securely.

A letter and a number appear alternately.

The copier will not function. Turn the power switch off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and contact your SHARP dealer.

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DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES

Use the following procedure to display the total number of copies.

Press the clear ( ) key to reset the display to zero.

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Press and hold down the clear ( ) key for approximately 5 seconds. The total number of copies will appear in two steps, each with three digits.

Example: Total number of copies is 1,234.

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT

The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs.

1

Press the exposure mode selector key to select the photo ( ) mode.

2

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. One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up.

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3

Press the light ( ) or dark ( ) key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired.

If exposure level 2 is selected, the two left-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously. Also, if level 4 is selected, the two right-handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously.

4

Press the exposure selector key. The AUTO indicator will stop blinking and light up steadily.

This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it again by this procedure.

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APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Copy system

Originals

Original size

Copy sizes

Copy speed

Continuous copying

First-copy time

(Approx.)

Copy ratio

Digital copying machine, desk-top type

Dry, electrostatic transfer

Sheets, bound documents

Max. B4 (257 mm x 364 mm) (10" x 14")

A6 to A4 (105 mm x 148 mm to 210 mm x 297 mm) (3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to

8-1/2" x 14") (Feed copy paper lengthwise only.)

Image loss: Max. 4 mm (5/32") (leading and trailing edges)

Max. 3 mm (1/8") (either of the other edges)

AR-120E: 12 copies/min.

AR-150E: 15 copies/min.

Max. 99 copies; subtractive counter

9.6 sec. (normal copying mode)

Exposure system

Copy paper feed

Fusing system

Development system

Light source

Resolution

Memory

Power supply

Power consumption

Overall dimensions

Weight

Copier dimensions

Operating conditions

Noise level

Variable: 50% to 200% in 1% increments (total 151 steps)

Fixed: 50%, 70%, 81%, 100%, 141%, 200% (50%, 64%, 78%, 100%,

129%, 200%)

Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure

One paper tray with automatic feed (250 sheets); one single-sheet manual bypass

Heat rollers

Magnetic brush development

Xenon lamp

Scan: 400 dpi

AR-120E: N/A

Output: 600 dpi

AR-150E: 6MB

240V +6%, -10% in 240V power supply regions or local voltage ±10% in other regions (For this copier’s power supply requirements, see the name plate located on the back of the unit.)

Max. 1,000 W

607 mm (W) x 445 mm (D) (23.9" (W) x 17.5" (D))

Approx. 18 k g (39.7 lbs.), TD and drum cartridges included

518 mm (W) x 445 mm (D) x 293 mm (H)

(20.4" (W) x 17.5" (D) x 11.5" (H))

Temperature: 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)

Humidity: 20% to 85%

Sound Power Level L WA

Copying: 66 [dB (A)], Standby: Background noise level

Sound Pressure Level L PA (bystander positions)

Copying: 40 [dB (A)], Standby: Background noise level

Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779.

First-copy time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as power-supply voltage and room temperature.

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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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

Some models and options may not be available in some countries.

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SUPPLIES

Types and sizes of copy paper

For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.

Type of paper feeding

Paper tray

Type of media Size

Manual bypass

Standard paper

Standard paper and thick paper

A4 (210mm x 297mm)

B5 (182mm x 257mm)

A5 (148.5mm x 210mm)

Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Legal (8-1/2" x 14")

Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")

A4 (210mm x 297mm)

B5 (182mm x 257mm)

A5 (148.5mm x 210mm)

A6 (105mm x 148.5mm)

Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Legal (8-1/2" x 14")

Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2")

Special Transparency A4 (210mm x 297mm) media film Letter (8-1/2" x 11")

Envelope* International DL

(110mm x 220mm)

International C5

(162mm x 229mm)

Commercial 10

(4-1/8" x 9-1/2")

Monarch (3-7/8" x 7-1/2")

Weight

56 to 80 g /m 2

(15 lbs. to 21 lbs.)

52 to 130 g /m 2

(14 lbs. to 34.5

lbs.)**

* Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. These will cause physical damage to the copier.

** For paper weighing from 104 to 130 g /m 2 (28 to 34.5 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is the maximum size that can be fed through the manual bypass.

Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.

For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products.

The package of SHARP toner has the Genuine Supplies label.

Proper storage

1. Store the supplies in a location that is:

● clean and dry,

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● at a stable temperature, not exposed to direct sunlight.

2. Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat.

● Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end may curl or get damp, resulting in paper misfeeds.

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INDEX

A

Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18

Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . . 30

Auto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . 17, 18

C

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cautions on handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Charger cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Copier trouble? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copying

- large original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

- normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

- reduction/enlargement . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

- through manual bypass . . . . . . . . . . . 15

- two-sided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Copy quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Copy ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

D

Dark key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Drum cartridge

- indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 29

E

Enlargement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

F

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fixed copy ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fusing unit release lever . . . . . . . . . . 6, 25

H

High image quality mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

I

Installation

- location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

L

Light key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

M

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Manual bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 15

Manual exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Manual feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Misfeed removal

- fusing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

- paper feed area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

- transport area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

N

Names

- operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

- part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

O

ON LINE indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operation panel

- part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Original cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Original table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

P

Paper

- loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

- special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

- specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Paper feed area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Paper output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Paper output tray extension . . . . . . . . 6, 11

Paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Paper transport area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Photo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13

Power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power save modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18

Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 11

Preheat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,18

Print key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12

INDEX

R

Ready indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Replacement

- drum cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

- TD cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

S

Special paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications

- copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

- paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Supply

- storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

T

TD cartridge

- replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Toner required indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 29

Total number of copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Transfer charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Two-sided copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

U

User maintenance

- cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

- original cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

- original table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

- transfer charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Z

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MEMO

MEMO

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.

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 above directives are not required.)

AR-120E/AR-150E

SHARP CORPORATION

PRINTED IN CHINA

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