Sharp AR-151 User manual

MODEL
AR-151
•GETTING STARTED
•MAKING COPIES
•SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
•SUPPLIES AND
USER MAINTENANCE
•COPIER TROUBLE?
•APPENDIX
•OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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DIGITAL LASER COPIER
OPERATION MANUAL
Page

FOR YOUR RECORDS ...
Toprotectagainstlossortheft,recordandretainforreferencethe
copier’s serial number located on the back of the unit.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Authorized Sharp Copier
Service Department Number

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CONTENTS
1GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION 3
CAUTIONS 4
MAIN FEATURES 5
PART NAMES 6
OPERATION PANEL 7
COPIER INSTALLATION 8
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 9
LOADING COPY PAPER 10
2MAKING COPIES
NORMAL COPYING 12
– Setting a large original 14
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING 14
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 15
BYPASS FEED (including special paper) 16
TWO-SIDED COPYING 17
3SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 19
TONER SAVE MODE 19
USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time,
stream feeding mode) 20
– Setting the power save modes and auto clear time 20
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 21
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SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 22
– Toner cartridge life 24
USER MAINTENANCE 24
– Cabinet 24
– Original table and original cover 24
– Transfer charger 25
– When copier is not in use 25

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5COPIER TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL 26
– A Misfeed in the paper feed area 27
– B Misfeed in the fusing area 27
– C Misfeed in the transport area 28
DEVELOPER REQUIRED 29
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 29
TROUBLESHOOTING 30
STATUS INDICATORS 31
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 32
6APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS 33
SUPPLIES 34
– Types and sizes of copy paper 34
7OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 36
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP3) 37
– Part names 37
– Specifications 37
– Using the SPF 37
– Stream feeding mode 38
– Misfeed in the SPF 38
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE9) 40
– Part names 40
– Loading copy paper 40
– Misfeed removal 40
– Specifications 41
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 familiarize yourself with this
manual and the copier.
For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Thiscopiercanbe used asalaserprinter and asafacsimilemachine by installing
optional components.However, this manual describes only the copier features.
Fordescription of the printer featuresand facsimile features, see theirseparate
manuals.
Conventions used in this manual
Inthis manual, the followingicons are used to provide the user with information pertinent tothe
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 and such, that may be useful to the user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the display.

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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.
●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.
●Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.
●When the copier is not used for a long time, for example, for consecutive
holidays,turnthepowerswitchoffand removethe powercordfrom theoutlet.
●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.
●Useof controls oradjustments orperformance ofproceduresother thanthose
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of
the CDRH standards. This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser
radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.
●Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.
●The copier’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass
any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

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MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
●Sincewarm-uptimeis zero, copyingcan bestarted immediatelyafter the power switchis
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.
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.
●Thephotomode copyingfunctionallows clearcopyingof delicatehalftoneoriginal images
such as monochrome photos and color 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
●The copier is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. This Memory allows the
copier to scan an original once 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.
Optional features
●An optional single pass feeder (SPF) allows automatic document feeding of up to 30
sheets.
●The copier can be used as a laser printer by installing an optional printer expansion kit.
●This copier can be used as a facsimile machine by installing an optional facsimile
expansion kit.
●An optional 250-sheet paper feed unit can be installed to allow a total capacity of 500
sheets with two paper trays.
Environmentally friendly design
●Paper output tray is housed in the copier for space saving.
●Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption in
standby mode.

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PART NAMES
1-B
Toner cartridge lock release
lever
Toner cartridge
Transfer charger
Paper feed rollerFusing unit
release lever Charger cleaner
Original table
Operation
panel
Paper tray
Front cover Side cover
open button
Original cover
Side cover
Power cord socket
Power switch Handle
Handle Cover for optional
printer interface
* A printer expansion
kit is optional.
Bypass tray guides
Bypass tray
Paper output
tray
Paper output tray
extension
Photoconductive drum

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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. 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
: Developer replacement required
indicator (p.29)
: Misfeed indicator (p.26)
: Toner cartridge replacement
required indicator (p.22)
: Maintenance indicator (p.29)
SPF indicator (p.38)
SPF misfeed indicator (p.38)
Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio
indicators
Usetosequentiallyselect presetreduction/
enlargement copy ratios.
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit
indicator.(p.16)
Zoom indicator (p.16)
Copy ratio display (%) key (p.15)
Display
Displays the specifiedcopyquantity, 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.
ON LINE key
Changes between the on-line and off-line
modes when the PCL expansion kit has
been installed and a PCL printer is used.
Changesmodes from theoff-line toon-line
when the GDI expansion kit has been
installed and a GDI printer is used.
DATA indicator
Indicates that the printer is receiving or
processingprintdata.To use the copier as
a printer, an optional PCL expansion kit is
needed.
Power save indicator
Lights up when the copier is in a power
save mode.(p.19, 20)
Tray select key
Use to select a paper feed station (paper
tray or bypass tray).(p.17)
Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper feed
station.
Zoom keys
Usetoselect anyreduction orenlargement
copy ratio from 50 to 200% in 1%
increments.(p.15)
Copy quantity keys
●Use to select the desired copy quantity
(1 to 99).(p. 15)
●Use to make user program entries.
(p. 20)
Clear key
●Presstoclear thedisplay, orpressduring
a copy run to terminate copying.(p.13)
●Press and hold down during standby to
display the total number of copies made
to date.(p.21)
Print key and ready indicator
●Copying is possible when the indicator
is on.
●Use to set a user program.

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COPIER INSTALLATION
Improperinstallation may damagethe copier.Please note the followingduring 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.
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.
Connect the copier to a power outlet which is not used for
other electric appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to
the same outlet, the light may flicker.