MODEL AR-150 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED 3 • MAKING COPIES 12 • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 19 • SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE 22 • COPIER TROUBLE? 28 • APPENDIX 36 • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 39
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CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS 3 4 MAIN FEATURES PART NAMES 5 6 OPERATION PANEL 7 COPIER INSTALLATION 8 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING LOADING COPY PAPER 2 9 10 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING – 12 Setting a large original 14 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 15 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) TWO-SIDED COPYING 3 14 16 17 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS TONER SAVE MODE 19 19 USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time,
CONTENTS 5 COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMOVAL 28 – A Misfeed in the paper feed area – B Misfeed in the fusing area 29 – C Misfeed in the transport area MAINTENANCE REQUIRED TROUBLESHOOTING 32 STATUS INDICATORS 33 29 30 31 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 6 SUPPLIES 36 37 – Types and sizes of copy paper 37 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 39 SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP3) – Part names 40 40 – Specifications 40 – Using the SPF 40 – Stream feeding mod
GETTING STARTED This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. 1 INTRODUCTION Getting started 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. This copier can be used as a laser printer and as a facsimile machine by installing optional components.
CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. 1 Getting started ● 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 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.
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 of working efficiency. 1 Getting started 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.
PART NAMES Original table 1 Original cover Getting started Side cover Operation panel Bypass tray Paper tray Bypass tray guides Front cover Side cover open button Cover for optional printer interface * A printer expansion kit is optional.
OPERATION PANEL 1 Getting started Inch system 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. 14) 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.14) Use to start and terminate user program setting. (p. 20) Alarm indicators : Drum replacement required indicator (p. 24) : Misfeed indicator (p.
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.
COPIER INSTALLATION Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation. 20cm (8") 10cm (4") 20cm (8") 10cm (4") 1 Getting started 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 expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight.
LOADING COPY PAPER Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. 1 Getting started 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. Paper guide Paper guide Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner hooks.
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.
MAKING COPIES This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the bypass tray. NORMAL COPYING 2 Making copies 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. Turn the power switch on. The ready ( ) indicator will light up.
NORMAL COPYING Open the original cover. 2 Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Making copies 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. If the original cover is not securely closed, the copies may be striped or blurred.
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 ( stop and the number in the display will be reset to “0”. ) key. Copying will 2 Making copies Setting a large original The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects. Simply lift the original cover straight up. To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure.
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ( ) mode. ) mode or photo 2 Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( ( ) key. , Making copies 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.
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 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.
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. 2 Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. Transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers must be fed individually. ● When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly.
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. 2 Making copies 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. For tablet binding, turn the first copy over left to right as shown below.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this copier. Use these functions as needed. Toner save mode Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. 3 Power save modes (page 20) 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.
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. To enter the toner save mode, press the light ( ) key. The exposure indicator marked “1” will light up, indicating the toner save mode is selected. 3 Special functions Press the exposure mode selector key twice.
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 ( parameter number will blink on the right of the display. Program No. Mode ) key. The entered Parameters 1 Auto clear time 0 3 OFF 90 sec. 1 4 30 sec. * 2 120 sec. 5 60 sec. 10 sec. 2 Preheat mode 0 30 sec. 1 60 sec. * 2 90 sec.
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. TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The TD cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. If indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copying is continued while the copier stops and the indicator begins blinking.
TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 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 Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place.
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 18.000 copies. When the internal counter reaches approximately 18.000 copies, the drum replacement required ( ) indicator will light up. When the indicator light up, replace the drum cartridge by following the procedure given below. Do not remove the protective cover on the drum portion (black paper) of a new drum cartridge before use. The cover protects the drum against external light.
DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Gently install the TD cartridge. To install the TD cartridge, see page 22, TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The drum replacement required ( ) 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.
USER MAINTENANCE 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 4 Transfer charger Supplies and user maintenance 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.
USER MAINTENANCE Return the charger cleaner to its original position. Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. Turn the power switch on. When copier is not in use 4 To prevent entry of dust and foreign matter, store the copier as follows. Supplies and user maintenance Remove the power cord and secure the copier using tape (two locations).
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. This indicates the number of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray after a misfeed. Return the required number of originals.
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. 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.
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. 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.
MISFEED REMOVAL Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover. Rotate the feeding roller in the direction of the arrow and gently remove the misfed paper from the exit area. Feeding roller 5 Copier trouble? 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the SHARP dealer. Problem Possible cause Copier plugged in? Power switch on? Side cover closed securely? Front cover closed? Copier does not operate. Blank copies Power save ( indicator on.
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 Drum replacement required indicator Cause and remedy See page: 24 Steadily Replacement of TD cartridge will be needed soon. Obtain a new cartridge. lit 22 Blinking TD cartridge must be replaced.
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. 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. AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs.
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 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.
APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 6 Appendix 36 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" 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. 4.5 mm (11/64") (either of the other edges) Copy speed 15 copies/min. Continuous copying Max.
SPECIFICATIONS Noise level Sound Power Level LWA Copying: 66 [dB (A)], Standby: Background noise level Sound Pressure Level LPA (bystander positions) Copying: 40 [dB (A)], Standby: Background noise level Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779.
SUPPLIES * 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/m2 (28 to 34.5 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is the maximum size that can be fed through the bypass tray. ● Special papers such as transparency film and labels must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray.
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 (AR-SP3) 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE9) 7 Optional equipment Facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX3)* GDI expansion kit (AR-PG1)* PCL expansion kit (AR-PB9)* * These options are not used for the copier operation. For description of these options, see their separate * manuals.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP3) The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding. Part names Original guides Document feeder tray Feeding roller cover SPF exit area Specifications 7 Optional equipment Acceptable originals Weight: 52 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 23 lbs.) Size: A5 to B4 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14") Capacity: Up to 30 sheets Power supply Drawn from the copier Weight Approx. 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) Dimensions 498 mm (W) x 380 mm (D) x 110 mm (H) (19.6" (W) x 15" (D) x 4.
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. If this indicator does not light up, the originals are not properly set or the SPF is not properly closed. ● Badly damaged originals may misfeed in the SPF.
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP3) (B) 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). (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. 7 Optional equipment A number may appear in the display after a minus sign, indicating the number of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray.
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. See page 10. The method of changing the copy paper size is also the same for the paper tray in the copier. See page 10.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE9) Close the lower side cover. 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. Specifications Copy paper size A5 to B4 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14") Paper weight 56 to 80 g/m2 (15 lbs. to 21 lbs.) Paper capacity One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) bond paper Weight Approx. 3 kg (6.6 lbs.
INDEX 2 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-DE9) – misfeed removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 43 43 44 A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20 Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . 34 Auto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . 19, 20 B Bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 C Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX P Paper – loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 – specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Paper feed area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Paper output tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Paper output tray extension . . . . . . . 6, 12 Paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Paper transport area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SHARP Date Issued:Aug. 1, 1999 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-00971 Section 1. Product Identification Product: AR-150TD/TD-J/DC/MI/MI-J/LI/CI/MT/MT-J/LT/CT (Black Toner) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SHARP Date Issued :Aug. 1, 1999 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No. F-30971 Section 1. Product Identification Product AR-150TD/TD-J/DC/MI/MI-J/LI/CI (Black Developer) Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) U.S.A. Canada United Kingdom Section 3.
Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting Point: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Appearance: Odor: Section 7. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fine powder Odorless Not applicable >350°C (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable CO2, dry chemical, foam or water None This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
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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.
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