Sharp AR-156 User manual

MODEL
AR-156
•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 ...
To protect against loss or theft, record and retain for reference the
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
–Stream feeding mode 16
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING 16
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 17
BYPASS FEED (including special paper) 18
3SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 20
TONER SAVE MODE 20
USER PROGRAMS (power save modes, auto clear time,
stream feeding mode) 21
–Setting the power save modes, auto clear time, and
stream feeding mode 21
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 22

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4SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 23
–Toner cartridge life 25
USER MAINTENANCE 25
–Cabinet 25
–Original table and original cover 25
–Transfer charger 26
–When copier is not in use 26
5COPIER TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL 27
–A Misfeed in the paper feed area 28
–B Misfeed in the fusing area 28
–C Misfeed in the transport area 29
–D Misfeed in the RSPF 30
DEVELOPER REQUIRED 32
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 32
TROUBLESHOOTING 33
STATUS INDICATORS 34
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 35
6APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS 36
SUPPLIES 38
–Types and sizes of copy paper 38
7OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 40
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE9) 41
–Part names 41
–Loading copy paper 41
–Misfeed removal 41
–Specifications 42
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.
This copier can also be used as a laser printer if an optional printer expansion
kit is installed. This manual describes only the copier features. For description
of the printer features, see their separate manual.
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 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, 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.
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
●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.
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.
●The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original 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.
●Automatic document feeding through the reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) can be
performed.
●Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.
●User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer’s needs.
●Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
Scan once/ Print many
●This 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.
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.
●Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption in
standby mode.

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PART NAMES
Toner cartridge lock release
lever
Toner cartridge
RSPF exit area Original guides
Feeding roller cover
Document
feeder tray
Original table
Operation
panel
Paper tray
Front cover
Original cover
Side cover
Power cord socket
Power switch
Handle
Cover for optional printer interface
* A printer expansion kit is optional.
Bypass tray guides
Bypass tray
Paper output
tray
Paper output tray
extension
Handle
Side cover
open button
Transfer charger
Fusing unit
release lever Charger cleaner
Photoconductive drum

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OPERATION PANEL
Original to copy key and indicators
: Two-sided copies from one-
sided originals.
Turn on Long Edge or Turn on
Short Edge can be selected.
: Two-sided copies from two-
sided originals. (Can be
selected only when the RSPF
is used.)
: One-sided copies from two-
sided originals. (Can be
selected only when the RSPF
is used.)
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. 16)
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.16)
Use to start and terminate user program
setting. (p. 21)
Alarm indicators
: Developer replacement required
indicator (p. 32)
: Misfeed indicator (p. 27)
: Toner cartridge replacement required
indicator (p. 23)
: Maintenance indicator (p. 32)
RSPF indicator (p. 13)
RSPF misfeed indicator (p. 30)
Copy 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.
(p. 17)
Zoom indicator (p. 17)
Copy ratio display (%) key (p. 17)
Display
Displays the specified copy quantity, 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.
Changes modes from the off-line to on-line
when the GDI expansion kit has been installed
and a GDI printer is used.
DATA indicator
Indicates that the printer is receiving or
processing print data. 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. 20, 21)
Tray select key
Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray
or bypass tray). (p. 19)
Paper feed location indicators
Light up to show the selected paper feed
station.
Zoom keys
●Use to select any reduction or enlargement
copy ratio from 50 to 200% in 1% increments.
(p. 17)
Copy quantity keys
●Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to
99). (p. 15)
●Use to make user program entries. (p. 21)
Clear key
●Press to clear the display, or press during a
copy run to terminate copying. (p. 15)
●Press and hold down during standby to
display the total number of copies made to
date. (p. 22)
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
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.
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.

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COPIER INSTALLATION
Be sure to allow the required space around
the machine for servicing and proper
ventilation.
A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier during operation. The emission
level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.
NOTE:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m3)
calculated as an 8 hr. time-weighted average concentration.
However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor, it is
advisable to place the copier in a ventilated area.
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.
Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removing from the
package before use.
If they are exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, poor print quality may result.
Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion).
Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.
8"(20 cm)
8"(20 cm)
4"
(10 cm)
4"
(10 cm)

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LOADING COPY PAPER
Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops.
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 B Paper guide A
Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray. Make sure the edges go under the corner
hooks.
Do not load paper above the maximum height line ( ). Exceeding the line
will cause a paper misfeed.

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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.
LOADING COPY PAPER

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MAKING COPIES
This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the
bypass tray.
NORMAL COPYING
This copier has two document input stations -reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) for automatic
document feeding and an original table for manual handling of documents.The RSPF is designed
to hold up to 30 originals measuring from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 10" x 14" and weighing from 14 to 23
lbs.
When copying from the RSPF, two-side originals can be copied automatically without having to
manually turn them over.
Automatic two-sided copying can also be performed with this copier. When copying from one-
sided originals to two-sided copies, copying orientation can be selected between Turn on Long
Edge and Turn on Short Edge.
A
A
A A A
A
A A
●When making two-sided copies from the original table, the copy paper size
must be letter. When making two-sided copies from the RSPF, letter, legal,
and invoice sizes can be used. Non-standard size paper cannot be used.
●When making two-sided copies from the RSPF, a multiple number of copies
cannot be set.
●When making two-sided copies, the bypass tray cannot be used.
●When using two-sided invoice size originals from the RSPF, be sure to place
them in the landscape orientation. Otherwise, an original misfeed will occur.
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 8-1/2" x 11" size, pull out the
paper output tray extension. If you use another tray, use the tray select ( ) key to
select the desired tray.
Turn on Long Edge Turn on Short Edge

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NORMAL COPYING
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 21, USER
PROGRAMS.
●The copier will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time after the
last copy is made.The preset amount of time (auto clear time) can be changed.
See page 21, USER PROGRAMS.
Place the original(s) face up in the document feeder tray or face down on the original
table.
A. When using the RSPF:
(1) Make sure that no original is left on the original table.
(2) Adjust the original guides to the size of originals.
(3) Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
●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 RSPF ( ) indicator on the operation panel will light up. If this indicator
does not light up, the originals are not properly set or the RSPF is not properly
closed.
●Badly damaged originals may misfeed in the RSPF. It is recommended that
such originals be copied from the original table.
●Special originals such as transparency film should not be fed through the
RSPF, but should be placed directly on the original table.
●Image loss (max. 5/32" (4mm)) can occur at the leading and trailing edges of
the copies. Also image loss (max. 11/64" (4.5mm) in total) can occur along
the other edges of the copies. It can be 15/64" (6mm) (max.) at the trailing
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NORMAL COPYING
Original face up
B. When using the original table:
(1) Open the original cover.
(2) Place an original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale
and the centering ( ) mark. Close the original cover.
mark
Original scale
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, or a crumpled original
Select the desired original to copy mode.
A. When copying in the one-sided to one-sided mode:
Ensure that no indicator is lit among the original to copy indicators.
B. When copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode:
Use the original to copy key to select the desired one-sided to two-sided copying
mode (Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short Edge). See the illustrations on page
12.
C. When copying in the two-sided to two-sided mode:
Use the original to copy key to select the two-sided to two-sided copying mode.
The originals must be set in the RSPF before this mode can be set (step 3).

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NORMAL COPYING
D. When copying in the two-sided to one-sided mode:
Use the original to copy key to select the two-sided to one-sided copying mode.
The originals must have been set in the RSPF in step 3.
Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected.
●Paper sizes that can be used in the duplex copy mode are letter, legal, and
invoice. (When copying from the original table in the duplex copy mode, only
letter size paper can be used.)
●The bypass tray cannot be used in the duplex copy mode.
Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( , ) keys when copying
from the original table or copying in a 1-sided copy mode from the RSPF.
●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 units
digit from 0 to 9.This key will not change the tens
digit.
●Press the left copy quantity key to set the tens
digit from 1 to 9.
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 ( ) key. Copying will
stop and the number in the display will be reset to “0”.
Tens digit Units digit
AB CD

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When making two-sided copies from the original table, place the second original on
the original table and press the print ( ) key.
●To cancel two-sided copying after scanning the first original, press the clear
() key.
Stream feeding mode
The stream feeding mode allows easy operation of continuous copying from the RSPF.
If the stream feeding mode has been enabled using user program No.4, the RSPF ( ) indicator
will blink approximately 5 seconds after the last original has been fed by the RSPF. While this
indicator is blinking, any new originals placed in the document feeder tray will be fed and copied
automatically. If the stream feeding mode has been disabled, the print ( ) key must be pressed
each time the originals are set even immediately after completion of a copy run from the RSPF.
The default setting of the stream feeding mode is “ON”. See page 21, USER PROGRAMS.
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.
Set the original and check the copy paper size.
Press the exposure mode selector key to select the manual ( ) mode or photo ( )
mode.
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.
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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.
Set the original and check the copy paper size.
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
down the copy ratio display (%) key.When the key is released, the display 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: To select a zoom ratio:
Preset reduction and enlargement ratios
are: 50%, 64%, 78%, 129%, and 200%
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.
Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( , ) keys and press the print
() key.
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BYPASS FEED (including special paper)
The bypass tray can automatically feed up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper and can also
feed special papers such as transparency film and labels one sheet at a time. Copy paper
measuring from 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" and in the weight range of 14 to 34.5 lbs. can be
used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 28 to 34.5 lbs., 8-1/2" x 11" is the maximum size.)
Place the original(s) face up in the document feeder tray or face down on the original
table.
The original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying.
If the original image is bigger than the paper or media, this may cause smudges
on the edges of the copies.
Open the bypass tray and extend the tray.
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.
●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. Do not let
copies stack up.
●When loading an envelope, make sure that it is straight and flat.