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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6COPIER 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
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
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2
x
51 /
281
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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.