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MODEL
AR-153E
AR-157E
DIGITAL LASER COPIER/PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
Page
INTRODUCTION
4
LOADING PAPER
7
MAKING COPIES
12
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
20
MAINTENANCE
25
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE UNIT
30
AR-153E OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
38
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
40
APPENDIX 69
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AR-157E
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FOR YOUR RECORDS ... To protect against loss theft, record and retain for reference the copier's serial number located on the back of the unit. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number
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CAUTIONS Caution label on the unit The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following: : Caution, risk of danger : Caution, hot surface Cautions on using Follow the cautions below when using this unit. Warning: • 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 unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it b
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Cautions on handling Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit. Do not drop the unit, subject it to shock or strike it against any object. Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the package before use. If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor copies may result. Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion). Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies. Proper storage for suppl
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT USING THE MANUAL ................... 4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......38 1 PART NAMES ...............................5 PRINTER/SCANNER OPERATION PANEL..................... 6 EXPANSION KIT (AR-PG2).........38 SINGLE PASS FEEDER 2 LOADING PAPER (AR-SP5)......................................38 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT PAPER........................................... 7 2 (AR-D16)......................................39 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY....... 8 BYP
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INTRODUCTION 1 This chapter provides basic information for using the unit. USING THE MANUAL The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location that will allow for convenient future reference. Conventions used in the manual This operation manual explains the operation of the AR-153E and AR-157E mod
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PART NAMES RSPF Original cover (AR-157E) (AR-153E) Original guide 1 Feeding roller cover Original Original feeder tray exit area 1 8 2 5 9 6 10 3 7 11 4 12 Paper tray 2 Multi-bypass tray Photoconductive drum 5 Toner cartridge 13 14 3 15 Power switch 10 Original table 1 Handle 11 Operation panel 2 Power cord 12 Front cover 3 Fusing unit release lever 13 Paper tray 4 Transfer charger 14 Side cover 5 Charger cleaner 15 Side cover open button 6 Bypass paper guides 7 Paper output tray 8 Paper output
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OPERATION PANEL 8 Copy ratio display (%) key (p.18) Original to copy key and indicators 1 9 Display (AR-157E) Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom Two-sided copies from copy ratio, user program code, and error one-sided originals. code. Turn on Long Edge or SCANNER key and indicator Turn on Short Edge can 10 be selected. (p.53, p.60) Can be used when the Printer/Scanner Two-sided copies from Expansion Kit (AR-PG2) is installed. two-sided originals. (Can ONLINE key and indicator (p.
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LOADING PAPER 2 Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper Type of media Size Weight feeding 2 Paper tray Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" x 11") 15 lbs. to 21lbs. Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Multi-bypass Standard paper and Letter (8-1/2" x 11") 14 lbs. to tray thick paper Legal (8-1/2" x 14") 34.5 lbs.** Invoice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Special Transparency Letter (8-1/2" x 11") media film Envelope* C
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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY Raise the handle of the paper tray 1 and pull the paper tray out until it stops. Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper 2 width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide A and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper. Move paper guide B to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. Paper Paper guide A guide B Fan the paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go 3 under the corner hooks. Do not load paper above the
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Gently push the paper tray back into the unit. 4 After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. Be sure that paper is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type. When loading paper, ensure there is no space between the paper and the guide, and check if the guide is not set too narrow c
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 lbs. to 34.5 lbs. can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5 lbs., 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.) The multi-bypass tray can hold maximum of 50 sheets of paper. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded
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Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. Special papers such as transparency film and labels must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray. When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up. Press the tray select ( ) key to select the multi-bypass tray. 3 2 Note for loading envelopes Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the feed slot one at a time. Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clas
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MAKING COPIES 3 This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability by reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism. If the unit does not function properly during use, or if a function cannot be used, see "TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT" (p.30). COPY
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POWER ON Turn the power switch on the left side of the unit to the "ON" position. The start ( ) indicator will light up. The unit will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed without any unit operation. The settings of the power save modes can be modified. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.23). The unit will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after 3 the end of copy or scanner job. The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.
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Power off methods If not used for a certain period of time, the unit will automatically enter auto power shut-off mode (p.22) in order to minimize power consumption. In cases where the machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the outlet. ORIGINAL PLACEMENT Using the original table The original table can read up to 8-1/2" x 14" original. Image loss 5/32" can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies. Also image loss 11
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Using the RSPF/SPF The RSPF/SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and weighting from 14 lbs. to 23.9 lbs. • Before feeding originals in the original feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them. Before placing curled or wavy originals into the original feeder tray, be sure to flatten them. If not, original misfeeds may result. The RSPF/SPF ( ) indicator on the operation panel will light up. If this indic
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SET THE COPY QUANTITY Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys when copying from the original table or copying from RSPF/SPF. 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. 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
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Automatic exposure adjustment This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it again by this procedure. The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the RSPF/SPF respectively. When adjusting the automatic exposure level for copying from 1 the RSPF/SPF, place an original in the original feeder tray and make sure that the RSPF/SPF ( ) indicator lights up. When adjusting the
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. Set the original and check the paper size. 1 Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( , ) keys to 2 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 qua
