Sharp AR-122E N User manual

CONTENTS
Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the machine. Be sure to replace these parts
with the replacement parts specified to maintain the safety and performance of the machine.
SHARP CORPORATION This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
SERVICE MANUAL
CODE : 00ZAR157E/A1E
DIGITAL LASER COPIER/
PRINTER
AR-122E
AR-152E
AR-153E
MODEL AR-157E
[ 1 ] GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
[ 4 ] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
[ 5 ] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
[ 6 ] COPY PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
[ 7 ] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
[ 8 ] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
[ 9 ] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
[11] MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
[12] USER PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1
[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 1
[14] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 1
(AR-157E)

CAUTION
This laser radiation is not a danger to the skin, but when an exact focusing of the laser beam is achieved
on the eye’s retina, there is the danger of spot damage to the retina.
The following cautions must be observed to avoid exposure of the laser beam to your eyes at the time of
servicing.
1) When a problem in the laser optical unit has occurred, the whole optical unit must be exchanged as a
unit, not as individual parts.
2) Do not look into the machine with the main switch turned on after removing the developer unit, toner
cartridge, and drum cartridge.
3) Do not look into the laser beam exposure slit of the laser optical unit with the connector connected
when removing and installing the optical system.
4) The middle frame contains the safety interlock switch.
Do not defeat the safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into the switch slot.
LASER WAVE – LENGTH : 770 ~ 795nm
Pulse times : 11.82µs/7mm
Out put power : 0.17mW ± 0.01mW
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION,
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VARO !
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS
OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ
KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF
FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR
STRÅLNING.
VARNING !
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. – STRÅLEN ÄR
FARLIG.
This product is a class 1 laser product that complies with 21CFR 1040 of the CDRH standard and
IEC825. This means that this machine does not produce hazardous laser radiation. The use of controls,
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

At the production line, the output power
of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.57
MILLI-WATT PLUS 20 PCTS and is
maintained constant by the operation of
the Automatic Power Control (APC).
Even if the APC circuit fails in operation
for some reason, the maximum output
power will only be 15 MILLI-WATT 0.1
MICRO-SEC. Giving and accessible
emission level of 42 MICRO-WATT
which is still-less than the limit of
CLASS-1 laser product.
The foregoing is applicable only to the 220V
model
,
230V model and 240V model.
VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA
KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA
TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING - OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT
SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING
SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS
FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
Caution
This product contains a low power laser
device. To ensure continued safety do not
remove any cover or attempt to gain access
to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following:
: Caution, risk of danger
: Caution, hot surface
Caution label on the unit

CONTENTS
[1] GENERAL
1. Major functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3. Copy performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
4. RSPF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
2. Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3. Production control number (lot No.) identification . . . . . . . 3-2
4. TD cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
2. Internal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
3. Operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4. Motors and solenoids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
5. Sensors and switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
6. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
7. Cross sectional view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Copier installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
2. Cautions on handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3. Checking packed components and accessories . . . . . . . . 5-1
4. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5. Removing protective packing materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
6. Developer unit installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
7. Toner cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
8. Loading copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
9. Power to copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
10. Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
[6] COPY PROCESS
1. Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
2. Outline of print process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
3. Actual print process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
[7] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1. Outline of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
2. Scanner section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
3. Laser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
4. Fuser section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
5. Paper feed section and paper transport section . . . . . . . . 7-4
6. SPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7. D-D (Duplex to Duplex) mode paper/
document transport (Duplex model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
[8] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. High voltage section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
2. Operation panel section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
3. Optical section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
4. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
5. Tray paper feed/transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
6. Manual paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
7. Rear frame section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-19
8. Power section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
9. 2nd cassette section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
10. Duplex motor section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
11. Reverse roller section (RSPF model only) . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
12. RSPF section (RSPF model only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
[9] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Optical section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
2. Copy density adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
3. High voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
4. Duplex adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
[10] SIMULATION, TROUBLE CODES
1. Entering the simulation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
2. List of simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
3. Contents of simulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
4. Trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17
[11] MAINTENANCE
1. Maintenance table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
2. Maintenance display system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
[12] USER PROGRAMS
1. Functions that can be set with user programs. . . . . . . . . .12-1
2. Change the setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
3. Density level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
4. Toner save mode setup and cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1
2. Circuit descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3
[14] CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
1. MCU PWB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1
2. OPERATION PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-10
3. POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-11
4. NOISE FILTER CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-13
5. ACTUAL WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E GENERAL 1 - 1
[1] GENERAL
1. Major functions
Configurations
Descriptions of items
CPM: Copy speed (Copies Per Minute)
SB/MB: SB = Manual feed single bypass, MB = Manual feed multi bypass
2 tray: Second cassette unit.
SPF: Original feed unit
R-SPF: Duplex original feed unit
Color scanner: Color scanner function
GDI printer: GDI printer function with USB.
PCL printer: PCL printer function with USB.
SOPM: Scan Once Print Many function (Many copies are made by one scan.)
Duplex: Auto duplex copy function
Memory: Standard page memory
FAX: FAX function.
Descriptions of table
: Standard provision
: No function or no option available
Opt: Option
∗1: AL-12PKM
∗2: AR-PG2
Item
CPM SB/MB 2 Tray SPF R-SPF Color
Scanner
GDI
printer
PCL
printer SOPM Duplex Memory FAX
Model
AR-122E 12CPM SB Opt ∗1Opt∗18M
AR-152E 15CPM SB Opt ∗1Opt∗18M
AR-153E 15CPM MB Opt Opt Opt ∗2Opt
∗28M
AR-157E 15CPM MB Opt ∗2Opt∗2 16M
AR-122E/152E/153E AR-157E
AR-SP5
AR-D16
(Options)
AR-PG2AL-12PKM

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic Specifications
2. Operation specifications
Item
Type Desktop
Copy system Dry, electrostatic
Segment (class) Digital personal copier
Copier dimensions AR-122E 20.4"(W)X18.2"(D)X11.6"(H) (518mm(W)X462.5mm(D)X295.6mm(H))
AR-152E 20.4"(W)X18.2"(D)X11.6"(H) (518mm(W)X462.5mm(D)X295.6mm(H))
AR-153E 20.4"(W)X19.4"(D)X11.6"(H) (518mm(W)X492.5mm(D)X295.6mm(H))
AR-157E 20.4"(W)X19.4"(D)X18.3"(H) (518mm(W)X492.5mm(D)X465.4mm(H))
Weight
(Approximately)
AR-122E 35.3lbs.(17Kg) TD and drum cartridges included
AR-152E 35.3lbs.(17Kg)
AR-153E 35.3lbs.(17Kg)
AR-157E 50.7lbs.(24Kg)
Section, item Details
Paper feed
section
Paper feed
system
AR-122E/152E 1 tray (250 sheet) + single bypass
AR-153E 1 tray (250 sheet) + multi bypass (50 sheet)
AR-157E 2 tray (500 sheet) + multi bypass (50 sheet)
AB system Tray paper feed
section
Paper size A4, B5, A5 (Landscape)
Paper weight 56 - 80g/m2(15 - 21 lbs.)
Paper feed capacity 250 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Multi bypass paper
feed section
Paper size A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 (Landscape)
Paper weight 52 - 128g/m2(14 - 34.5 lbs.)
Paper feed capacity 50 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,
Label, Envelop (Single copy)
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Single bypass paper
feed section
Paper size A4, B5, A5, B6, A6 (Landscape)
Paper weight 52 - 128g/m2(14 - 34.5 lbs.)
Paper feed capacity 1 sheet
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,
Label, Postal card, Envelop, Post card (Including
double postal without fold line)
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Inch system Tray paper feed
section
Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape)
Paper weight 15 - 21 lbs.
Paper feed capacity 250 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Multi bypass paper
feed section
Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"
(Landscape)
Paper weight 14 - 34.5 lbs.
Paper feed capacity 50 sheets
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,
Label, Envelop (Single copy)
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Single bypass paper
feed section
Paper size 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2 x 11", 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Landscape)
Paper weight 14 - 34.5 lbs.
Paper feed capacity 1 sheet
Kinds Standard paper, specified paper, recycled paper, OHP,
Label, Envelop
Remark User adjustment of paper guide available
Paper exit section Exit way Face down
Capacity of output tray 100 sheets
Originals Original set Center Registration (left edge)
Max. original size A4 (8-1/2" x 14")
Original kinds sheet, book
Original size detection None

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 2
*1) May fluctuate due to environmental conditions and the input voltage.
Optical section Scanning
section
Scanning system 3 CCDs (RGB) sensor scanning by lighting white lamp
CCD sensor Resolution 600 dpi
Lighting lamp Type CCFL
Voltage 1100Vrms (Min)
Power consumption 9.6W (Max)
Output data R, G, B 1 or 8 bits/pixel / A/D 16bit
Writing
section
Writing system Writing to OPC drum by the semiconductor laser
Laser unit Resolution 600 dpi
Image forming Photoconductor type OPC (30ø)
Life 25k
Charger Charging system Saw -tooth charging with a grid, / (-) scorotron
discharge
Transfer system (+) DC scorotron system
Separation system (-) DC scorotron system
Developing Developing system Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development system
Cleaning Cleaning system Counter blade system (Counter to rotation)
Fusing section Fusing system Heat roller system
Upper heat roller type Teflon roller
Lower heat roller type Silicon rubber roller
Heater lamp type Halogen lamp
Voltage 120V/230V
Power consumption 800W
Electrical section Power source Voltage 100V, 110V, 120/127V, 230V, 240V
Frequency Common use for 50 and 60Hz
Power consumption Max. Less than 1000W
Average
(during copying)
AR-122E 300 Wh/H *1)
AR-152E 300 Wh/H *1)
AR-153E 300 Wh/H *1)
AR-157E 310 Wh/H *1)
Average (stand-by) 80Wh/H *1)
Pre-heat mode 18Wh/H *1)
Auto power shut-off mode 4.5Wh/H *1)
Section, item Details

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 3
3. Copy performance
4. RSPF
Section, item Details AR-122E AR-152E AR-153E AR-157E
Copy magnification Fixed
magnification
ratios
3 Reduction + 2 Enlargement
(AB system : 25, 70, 86, 100, 141, 400%)
(Inch system : 25, 64, 78, 100, 129, 400%)
Zooming
magnification
ratios
25 - 400%
(376 steps in 1% increments)
Manual steps
(manual, photo)
5 steps
Copy speed First copy time Tray paper feed 9.6 sec. (Pre-heat mode:25 sec. / Auto power-shut-off mode : 40 sec.)
A4 or Letter/100%/Auto Exposure
AB system
A4
(Landscape)
Copy speed
(CPM)
Same size 12 15 15 15
Enlargement 12 15 15 15
Reduction 12 15 15 15
AB system
B5
(Landscape)
Copy speed
(CPM)
Same size 12 15 15 15
Enlargement 12 15 15 15
Reduction 12 15 15 15
Inch system
8-1/2" x 14"
(Landscape)
Copy speed
(CPM)
Same size 12 12 12 12
Enlargement 12 12 12 12
Reduction 12 12 12 12
Inch system
8-1/2" x 11"
(Landscape)
Copy speed
(CPM)
Same size 12 15 15 15
Enlargement 12 15 15 15
Reduction 12 15 15 15
Max. continuous copy quantity 99
Void Void area leading edge 1 - 4mm
Trailing edge 4mm or less, 6mm or less (Duplex copying/both image)
Side edge void area 0.5mm or more (per side)
4.5mm or less (total of both sides)
Image loss leading edge same size: 3.0mm or less (OC) / 4mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/Duplex)
Enlarge: 2mm or less (OC) / 3mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/Duplex)
Reduction (50%): 6.0mm or less (OC) / 8mm or less (SPF/R-SPF/
Duplex)
Warm-up time 0 sec.
Power save mode reset time 0 sec.
Paper jam recovery time 0 sec.
Original capacity 30 sheets (52 to 90g/m2)(14 to 23.9 lbs.)
Original size A4 to A5/10" x 14" to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
Original replacement speed 12CPM(A4/8-1/2" x 11"Landscape)(15CPM model)
Job speed(Tray1,Landscape) Single copy S to S 12CPM
S to D 5.6CPM
D to S 5.5CPM
D to D 5.2CPM
Multi copy S to S 15CPM
D to S 15CPM
Original placement Face up
Original weight 52 to 90g/m2(14 - 23.9lbs.)
Mixed feeding(Paper size) Performance Degraded
Original which cannot Thermal papers, originals with punch holes for files, be used folded paper, transparent
originals such as OHP films, stapled or clip used originals with cover up liquid used,
Originals with tape sealed, originals with high level frictional coefficient such as photos or
catalogs.

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 1
[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
A. SEC governments
B. SEC/SECL/LAG
Note: Printing of the master/individual cartons is made in 2 languages, English/French.
Packed together with the machine: DR 25K/Developer UN/Process UN
C. Europe subsidiaries/East Europe/SCA/SCNZ
Note: Printing of the master/individual cartons is made in 4 languages, English/French/German/Spanish.
Packed together with the machine: DR 25K/Developer UN/Process UN
D. SMEF (Middle East, Africa) Israel/Russia/CIS/Taiwan/Philippines
Note: Printing of the master/individual cartons is made in 4 languages, English/French/German/Spanish.
Packed together with the machine: DR 25K/Developer UN/Process UN
E. Asia (Subsidiary)
Note: Printing of the master/individual cartons is made in 4 languages, English/French/German/Spanish.
Packed together with the machine: DR 25K/Developer UN/Process UN
No. Name Content Life Product name Package Remark
1 Toner CA(Black) Toner
(Toner: Net Weight 210g)
×10 80K AR-152MT-J 1 ∗Life setup is based on A4
6%.
MT=NT ∗10
Polyethylene bag ×10
No. Name Content Life Product name Package Remark
1 Toner CA(Black) Toner
(Toner: Net Weight 210g)
×10 80K AR-152MT 1 ∗Life setup is based on A4
6%.
MT=NT ∗10
Polyethylene bag ×10
2 Developer Developer
(Developer: Net Weight 170g)
×10 250K AR-152MD 1 MD=ND ∗10
3 Drum kit Drum ×1 25K AR-152DR 10
Drum fixing plate ×1
No. Name Content Life Product name Package Remark
1 Toner CA(Black) Toner
(Toner: Net Weight 210g)
×10 80K AR-152LT 1 LT=T ∗10
Polyethylene bag ×10
2 Developer Developer
(Developer: Net Weight 170g)
×10 250K AR-152LD 1 LD=DV ∗10
3 Drum kit Drum ×1 25K AR-152DM 10
Drum fixing plate ×1
No. Name Content Life Product name Package Remark
1 Toner CA(Black) Toner
(Toner: Net Weight 210g)
×10 80K AR-152ET 1 ∗Life setup is based on A4
6%.
ET=FT ∗10
Polyethylene bag ×10
2 Developer Developer
(Developer: Net Weight 170g)
×10 250K AR-152CD 1 CD=SD ∗10
3 Drum kit Drum ×1 25K AR-152DR 10
Drum fixing plate ×1
No. Name Content Life Product name Package Remark
1 Toner CA(Black) Toner
(Toner: Net Weight 210g)
×10 80K AR-152CT 1 ∗Life setup is based on A4
6%.
CT=ST ∗10
Polyethylene bag ×10
2 Developer Developer
(Developer: Net Weight 170g)
×10 250K AR-152CD 1 CD=SD ∗10
3 Drum kit Drum ×1 25K AR-152DR 10
Drum fixing plate ×1

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 2
F. SRH Chinese language version
Note: Printing of the master/individual cartons is made in 2 languages, English/Chinese.
Packed together with the machine: DR 25K/Developer UN/Process UN
2. Environmental
The environmental conditions for assuring the copy quality and the
machine operations are as follows:
(1) Normal operating condition
Temperature: 20°C to 25
Humidity: 65 ±5%RH
(2) Acceptable operating condition
(3) Optical condition
(4) Supply storage condition
3. Production control number (lot No.)
identification
<Toner cartridge>
∗: Destination
<Drum cartridge>
The label on the drum cartridge shows the date of production.
(SOCC production)
<JAPAN production>
No. Name Content Life Product name Package Remark
1 Toner CA(Black) Toner (Toner: Net Weight 210g) ×10 80K AR-152CT-C 1 ∗Life setup is based on A4
6%.
CTC=STC ∗10
Polyethylene bag ×10
2 Developer Developer (Developer: Net
Weight 170g)
×10 250K AR-152CD-C 1 CDC=SDC ∗10
3 Drum kit Drum ×1 25K AR-152DR-C 10
Drum fixing plate ×1
Humidity (RH)
85%
60%
20%
10˚C 30˚C 35˚C
Humidity (RH)
90%
60%
15%
–25˚C30˚C40˚C
Humidity (RH)
90%
20%
–5˚C45˚C
Division No.
EX Destination A same pack G
B same pack H
Option Destination AP
BQ
Production month
Production day
Destination code
(Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.)
Production place
(SOCC: Fixed to B.)
End digit of year
Version No.
Production month
Production day
Destination code
(Dealer, distributor, OEM, etc.)
Production place
(SOCC: Fixed to B.)
End digit of year
Version No.
X000119Ver.A 1
Production month
(1 - 9 = Jan. - Sep. 0 = Oct. X = Nov. Y = Dec.)
Serial number of month
Fixed to 1.
Pack division
(See table below)
End digit of year
Version No.

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E CONSUMABLE PARTS 3 - 3
∗1 The production control label is not attached to the cartridge of a
China product.
<Developer>
4. TD cartridge replacement
1) Open the front and side cabinets of the copier.
2) Keep holding Toner lover, and
3) Carefully pull out Toner unit from the copier.
4) Put Toner unit in a collection bag immediately after removing it
from the copier
Note: Never carry exposed Toner unit. Be sure to put it in the
collection bag.
Division No.
Ex production 1
Option 2
Same pack 3
Production control
label attachment position
Production control
label attachment position(*1)
Sub lot
Production day
Production month
End digit of year
Production place
1
3
2

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 1
[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Appearance
*1 SPF only *2 RSPF only
2. Internal
1 Original cover 2 Side cover 3 Bypass tray
4 Bypass tray guides 5 Side cover open button 6 Front cover
7 Paper tray 8 Operation panel 9 Original table
10 Document feeder tray 11 SPF exit area *1 / RSPF exit area *2 12 Original guides
13 Feeding roller cover 14 USB interface 15 Parallel interface
16 Paper output tray 17 Paper output tray extension 18 Power switch
19 Handle 20 Power cord
Interface
SPF/RSPF
8
6
7
9
11
12
13
10
2
1
14
15
4
3
5
16
17
18
19
20
Single bypass
4
1 Toner cartridge lock release button 2 Toner cartridge 3 Drum cartridge
4 Drum cartridge handle 5 Fusing unit release lever 6 Charger cleaner
7 Transfer charger
57 6
4
3
1
2

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 2
3. Operation panel
Inch system
10 11 12
1817161513
7
(AR-122E)
(AR-157E)
10 11 12
1Duplex Mode select key and indicator
(RSPF only)
2Exposure mode selector key and indicators
Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or
PHOTO. Selected mode is shown by a lit indicator.
3Light and dark keys and exposure indicators
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level.
Selected exposure level is shown by a lit indicator.
Use to start and terminate user program setting.
4Alarm indicators
Developer replacement required indicator
Misfeed indicator
Toner cartridge replacement required indicator *1
Maintenance indicator
5SPF/RSPF indicator 6SPF misfeed indicator
7Copy 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.
8Copy ratio display (%) key
9Display
Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program
code, and error code.
10 SCANNER key and indicator *2, *3
11 ON LINE key / indicator
Lights up when the machine is used as a printer and scanner. *2
12 Power save indicator
Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode.
13 Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper feed station.
14 Tray select key
Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray or bypass tray).
15 Zoom keys / indicator
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio from 25% to
400% in 1% increments.
16 Copy quantity keys
• Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
• Use to make user program entries.
17 Clear key
• Press to clear the display, or press during a copy run to terminate
copying.
• Press and hold down during standby to display the total number of
copies made to date.
18 Print key and ready indicator
• Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
• Use to set a user program.
• Press to start copying

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 3
*1. Toner Developer Cartridge Replacement
When toner density is lower than a specified level, the TONER
DEVELOPER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT indicator lights up to
warn the user. If the Toner Developer Cartridge is not replaced in
that time, the Ready Lamp changes to blinking and then start to
supply the toner after around 10 copies. (Cartridge replacement
lamp continues to light.) If toner density is not back to specific level
after two minutes, the READY indicator goes out and Toner Devel-
oper indicator starts blinking, and the copier stops.
*2. Indicators on the operation panel
The ON LINE indicator and the start ( ) indicator indicate the
state of the printer or scanner.
Start indicator
ON LINE indicator
The ON LINE key is pressed and on line and off line are changed.
Power save indicator
Scanner indicator
*3. Using the SCANNER key to begin scanning
This scanning method can only be used if the Button Manager has
been installed using the installer. To scan using this method, you
must first complete the settings in Button Manager in your com-
puter. For more information on Button Manager, see the online
manual or the help file for Button Manager.
Note:
• Scanning is not possible during a copy job.
• If the unit is used to begin a scan job during a print job using the
parallel interface connection or the USB interface connection,
the scan job will be stored and scanning will begin when the print
job is completed.
• When scanning an original that has been placed in the SPF/
RSPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using
Sharpdesk.
1) Press the SCANNER ( ) key.
The unit enters scan mode.
2) Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/
RSPF.
For the procedure for placing the original, see "ORIGINAL
PLACEMENT".
3) Press the right copy quantity key to display the number of the
application that you wish to use for scanning.
The application numbers are initially as follows.
The application numbers are initially as follows.
4) Press the start ( ) key.
The selected application launches and scanning begins.
On: Indicates the unit is ready for copying or scanning is
being performed.
Blinking: Indicates that an interrupt print job is in progress, or that
the unit is initializing (the cover has been opened and
closed or the power turned off and on).
Off: Indicates copying or scanning is being performed or the
unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.
On: Indicates the unit is ready for printing or scanning is
being performed. (On line)
Blinking: Printing or data is being received from a computer.
Off: Copying is being performed. (Off line)
On: Indicates the unit is in a power save mode.
On: The SCANNER ( ) key has been pressed and the unit
is in scanner mode.
Blinking: A scan job is being executed from the computer, or scan
data is stored in the unit's memory.
Off: The unit is in the copy mode.
Power save indicator
Start indicator
ON LINE indicator
SCANNER indicator
Application
number Application launched
SC1 Sharpdesk (if installed)
SC2 E-mail (your standard e-mail program in the
Windows OS you are using)
SC3 Fax (if a fax program is installed)
SC4 OCR (if an OCR program is installed)
SC5 Microsoft Word (if installed)
SC6 Any application set in Button Manager

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 4
4. Motors and solenoids
3
9
213
8
12
10
4
1
5
7
11
6
No. Part name Control signal Function / Operation
1 Main motor MM Drives the copier.
2 Scanner motor MRMT Drives the optical mirror base (scanner unit).
3 Toner motor TM Supplies toner.
4 Cooling fan motor VFM Cools the optical section.
5 Resist roller solenoid RRS Resist roller rotation control solenoid
6 Paper feed solenoid CPFS1 Cassette Paper feed solenoid 1
7 Multi paper feed solenoid MPFS Multi manual pages feed solenoid
8 SPF motor SPFM Drives the single pass feeder
9 Duplex motor DMT Devices the duplex paper transport section
10 Original feed solenoid SPUS Original feed solenoid
11 Paper feed solenoid CPFS2 Cassette Paper feed solenoid 2
12 SRRC Original resist roller solenoid
13 SPFS Original paper feed solenoid

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 5
5. Sensors and switches
12
11
9
10
3
4
12
5
6
13
7
8
No. Name Signal Type Function Output
1 Scanner unit home position
sensor
MHPS Transmission sensor Scanner unit home position detection "H" at home position
2 POD sensor POD Transmission sensor Paper exit detection "H" at paper pass
3 PPD2 sensor PPD2 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 2 "L" at paper pass
4 Cassette detection switch CED1 Micro-switch Cassette installation detection "L" at cassette insertion
5 Manual feed detection
switch
MFD Transmission sensor Manual feed paper detection
(single only)
"L" at paper detection
6 PPD1 sensor PPD1 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 1 "L" at paper pass
7 Door switch DSW Micro-switch Door open/close detection
(safety switch for 24V)
1 or 0V of 24V at door open
8 Drum reset switch DRST Micro-switch New drum detection switch Instantaneously "L" at insertion of new
drum
9 SPF sensor SPID/
SD SW
Transmission sensor Paper entry detection
Cover open/close detection
"L" at paper pass
10 SPPD sensor SPPD Transmission sensor Paper transport detection "L" at paper pass
11 SDOD sensor SDOD Transmission sensor SPF open/close detection Book
sensor
"L" at paper pass
12 2nd cassette DSW Micro-switch 2nd cassette door open detection 1 or 0V of 5V at door open
13 PPD3 sensor PPD3 Transmission sensor Paper transport detection 3 "L" at paper pass

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 6
6. PWB unit
2
4
5
1
8
3
6
7
9
No. Name Function
1 Exposure lamp invertor PWB Exposure lamp (CCFL) control
2 Main PWB (MCU) Copier control
3 Operation PWB Operation input/display
4 Power PWB AC power input, DC voltage control, High voltage control
5 CCD sensor PWB For image scanning
6 LSU motor PWB For polygon motor drive
7 TCS PWB For toner sensor control
8 LSU PWB For laser control
9 I/F PWB Scanner/GDI Printer control (parallel I/F, USB I/F)

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4 - 7
7. Cross sectional view
3
4
518
8
9
10
11
6
7
12
13
14
1
2
15 16
17
No. Part name Function and operation
1 Scanner unit Illuminates the original with the copy lamp and passes the reflected light to the lens unit(CCD).
2 Exposure lamp Exposure lamp (CCFL) Illuminates original
3 LSU (Laser unit) Converts the original image signal into laser beams and writes onto the drum.
4 Paper exit roller Roller for paper exit
5 Main charger Provides negative charges evenly to the drum surface.
6 Heat roller Fuses toner on the paper. (Teflon roller)
7 Pressure roller Fuses toner on the paper. (Silicon rubber roller)
8 Drum Forms images.
9 Transfer unit Transfers images onto the drum.
10 Pickup roller Picks up the manual feed paper. (In multi feed only)
11 Manual paper feed tray Tray for manual feed paper
12 Manual paper feed roller Transport the paper from the manual paper feed port.
13 PS roller unit Takes synchronization between the lead edge and the rear edge of the paper.
14 Paper feed roller Picks up a sheet of paper from the cassette.
15 Pickup roller Picks up documents.
16 Separation roller Separates documents to feed properly.
17 PS roller Feeds documents to the scanning section.
18 Paper exit roller Discharges documents.

AR-122E/152E/153E/157E UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 1
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Copier installation
Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following
during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved.
Caution: If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, con-
densation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condi-
tion 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.
The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy
connection.
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets
the specified voltage and current requirements.
Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing
and proper ventilation.
2. Cautions on handling
Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the perfor-
mance 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.
Doing so will damage the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge,
causing poor print quality.
Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a
dark place without removing from the package before use.
If they are exposed to direct sunlight, poor print quality may result.
Do not touch the surface (green portion) of the drum cartridge.
Doing so will damage the surface of the cartridge, causing poor print
quality.
3. Checking packed components and
accessories
Open the carton and check if the following components and accesso-
ries are included.
8"(20cm)
8" (20cm)
4"
(10cm) 4"
(10cm)
Drum cartridge
(installed in unit)
Operation manual
Power cord