Sharp AR-120E User manual

MODEL
AR-120E
•GETTING STARTED
•INSTALLATION
•MAKING COPIES
•SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
•SUPPLIES AND
USER MAINTENANCE
•COPIER TROUBLE?
•APPENDIX
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DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION 3
CAUTIONS 4
MAIN FEATURES 4
PART NAMES 6
OPERATION PANEL 7
2INSTALLATION
COPIER INSTALLATION 8
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9
LOADING COPY PAPER 10
3MAKING 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
5SUPPLIES 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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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
DISPLAYINGTOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 29
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 30
7APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS 31
SUPPLIES 32
– Types and sizes of copy paper 32
INDEX
CONTENTS

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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 andsuch, thatmaybeuseful tothe user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the display.
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/m2(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.
●Do not look directly at the light source.Doing so may damage your eyes.
●Donot switchthe copierrapidlyonand off.After turningthe copieroff, wait10
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.
●Whenthecopierisnotusedforlongtime,forexampleforconsecutiveholidays,
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
Wavelength 785 nm ±15 nm
Pulse times (10.7 µs ±4 ns)/7 mm
Output power 0.2 mW - 0.03 mW
MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
●Sincewarm-up timeis zero,copyingcan bestartedimmediately afterthe 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.
●Inaddition tothe automaticexposure mode,themanual exposurecan beadjusted infive
steps.
●Thephoto modecopyingfunction allowsclear copyingof delicatehalftoneoriginalimages
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.
●Preheatmode andauto power shut-offmode areprovidedtoreducepowerconsumption
in standby mode.
●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
Original table
Operation
panel
Paper tray
Front cover Side cover
open button
Original cover
Side cover
Power cord socket Handle
Power switch
Handle Cover for optional
printer interface
Paper guides
Manual bypass
Paper output
tray
Paper output tray
extension
Transfer charger
TD cartridge lock release
button
TD cartridge
Paper feed rollerFusing unit
release lever Charger cleaner

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OPERATION PANEL
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
: Drumreplacement requiredindicator
: Misfeed indicator (p.24)
: Toner required indicator (p.20)
: Maintenance indicator (p.27)
Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio
indicators
Useto sequentiallyselectpreset 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 thespecified copyquantity, 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
Lightsupwhenthecopier isin apowersave
mode.(p.17,18)
Zoom keys
Useto selectanyreduction orenlargement
copy ratio from 50 to 200% in 1%
increments.(p.14)
Copy quantity keys
●Use to select the desired copy quantity
(1 to 99).(p.12)
●Use to make user program entries.
(p.18)
Clear key
●Pressto clearthedisplay, orpressduring
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 ispossiblewhen theindicatoris
on.
●Use to set a user program.
50%
70%
81%
100%
141%
200%
100%
A5
B4
A4
A4
A4
A5
ZOOM
50%
64%
78%
100%
129%
200%
100%
MAX.
MIN.
51 /
281
/
2
x
51 /
281
/
2
x
81 /
211
x
81 /
211
x
81 /
214
x
81 /
211
x
Inch system

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INSTALLATION
Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly.
COPIER INSTALLATION
Improperinstallation may damagethe copier.Please notethefollowingduring initialinstallation
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.
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.
20 cm (8")
20 cm (8")
10 cm
(4") 10 cm
(4")
COPIER INSTALLATION

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LOADING COPY PAPER
1
Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.
2
Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length.
Squeezethe lever ofpaper guide andslide the guideto matchwith thewidthof the
paper.
Move paper guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray.
Paper guide B Paper guide A
3
Fan thecopypaper andinsertit intothe tray.Makesuretheedges gounder thecorner
hooks.
Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ).Exceeding the line
will cause a paper misfeed.
4
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
1
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.
2
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
lastcopyis made.Thepreset amountoftime (autocleartime)can bechanged.
See page 18, USER PROGRAMS.
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Open the original cover.

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Place the original face down on the original table.Align it with the original scale and
the centring ( ) mark.
mark
Original scale
5
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
6
Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys.
●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
digitfrom0 to9.Thiskey willnot change thetens
digit.
●Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens
digit from 1 to 9.
7
Press the print ( ) key.
●To displaythe numberof copiesmade in acontinuousrun,press the leftcopy
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
ZOOM
Tens digit Unit digit

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NORMAL COPYING
Setting a large original
The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects.
1
Simply lift the original cover straight up.
2
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.
1
Set the original and check the copy paper size.
2
Pressthe exposure modeselector keyto selectthe manual( ) modeor photo( )
mode.
3
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
upsimultaneously.Also,if level4is selected,the tworight-handmostindicators forthat
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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING
4
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.
1
Set the original and check the copy paper size.
2
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
downthe copyratio display (%)key.When thekey isreleased, thedisplay 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.
50%
70%
81%
100%
141%
200%
100%
A5
B4
A4
A4
A4
A5
100%
A5
B4
A4
A4
A4
A5
ZOOM
3
Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( , ) keys and press the print
() key.

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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
Thesingle-sheet manualbypasscan beused tofeed standardpaper,transparencyfilm, labels,
andotherspecial purposepapersmeasuring fromA6to A4(3-1/2" x5-1/2" to 8-1/2"x 14")and
intheweight rangeof 52to 130g/m2(14 to34.5 lbs.).(For paperweighingfrom104 to130 g/m2
(28 to 34.5 lbs.), A4 (8-1/2" x 11") is the maximum size.)
1
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.
Ifthe original imageis biggerthan thepaper ormedia, thismaycausesmudges
on the edges of the copies.
2
Setthe paperguidesto thecopypaperwidth.Insert asinglesheet ofcopypaper(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.
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
First original Second original
Face up or face down
Face down

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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.
2
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.
3
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.
TWO-SIDED COPYING

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Special functions
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
maintainedat alowerheat level,thereby savingpower.Tocopyfrom thepreheat mode,make
desired copier selections and press the print ( ) key using the normal copying procedure.
●Auto power shut-off mode
Whenthe copierentersthe autopowershut-off mode,the powersave ( )indicator willlight
upand other indicatorswill goout.The autopowershut-off mode savesmore powerthanthe
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)
Thecopier returnsto theinitial settingsa presetamountof timeafter thelast copy ismade.This
preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.
HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE
1
Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ) mode.
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HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE
2
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.
3
To enter the toner save mode, press the dark ( ) key.
Theexposureindicator marked“5”will lightup, indicatingthe highimage qualitymode
is selected.
4
Pressthe exposuremodeselectorkeytwice.The photo( ) indicatorwill stopblinking
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.
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
1
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.