Sharp AR-164 User manual

•GETTING STARTED
•MAKING COPIES
•SPECIAL FEATURES
•STATUS INDICATORS
•GENERAL INFORMATION
•OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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DIGITAL LASER
COPIER/PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
AR-164
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
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.
●The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
●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, during prolonged 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 dissipation, damaging the copier.
●Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser 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.
AR-164

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GETTING STARTED SPECIAL FEATURES
MAKING COPIES GENERAL INFORMATION
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
CONTENTS Page
GETTING STARTED
●INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
●MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
●PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
–Overall layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
–Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
●COPIER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
●CAUTIONS ON HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
●LOADING COPY PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MAKING COPIES
●AUDITING ACCOUNTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
●NORMAL COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
–Using the SPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
–Using the original table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
●REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
●BYPASS FEED (special paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
●TWO-SIDED COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
●SORT/GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
●INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
●AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
●TONER SAVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SPECIAL FEATURES
●XY ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
●B/W REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
●DUAL PAGE COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
●ROTATION COPYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
●2 IN 1 OR 4 IN 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
●ERASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
●MARGIN SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
STATUS INDICATORS
●TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . 38
●MISFEED REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
●DEVELOPER REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
●MAINTENANCE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
GENERAL INFORMATION
●USER PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
–Settings for auditing accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
●POWER SAVE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
●USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
●COPIER TROUBLE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
●SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
–Types and sizes of copy paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
–Genuine supplies statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
●SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
●SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
●250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE5)/
2x250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (AR-DE6) . . . . . . . . . 67
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
STATUS INDICATORS

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INTRODUCTION
This copier has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum
amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. 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 be used as a laser printer and as a facsimile machine by installing optional
components. However, this manual describes only the copier features. For description of the printer
features and facsimile features, see their separate manuals.
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.
Introduction
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 copy quantity display.

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GETTING STARTED
Main features
MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
●First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on).
●Copying speed is 16 copies/min., which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency.
High-quality digital image
●High-quality copying at 600 dpi is 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. Photo mode is adjustable in five steps.
Substantial copying features
●Copies up to ledger size originals from the original table, or through the 30 sheet automatic document feeder
●Zoom copying from 50% to 200% in 1% increments can be performed.
●Continuous copying of maximum 99 sheets can also be performed.
●Scan once/print many to increase reliability and productivity
●Electronic sorting eliminates the need for a bulky, mechanical sorter
●Dual page copy mode for books, magazines and manuals
●Editing features like XY zoom and black/white reverse
●Digital editing features like 2 IN 1/4 IN 1 copying
●Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%.
●User programs allow setting/modification of functions for customer needs. Also the user programs allow the internal
auditor to be controlled.
Optional features
●This 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.
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 and meet the
Energy Star Guidelines.
As an ENERGY STA R ®Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STA R ®guidelines for energy efficiency.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Overall layout
Document feeder cover
Open to make copies from the original table.
Original table
All originals which cannot be copied from the SPF must
be copied here.
Handles
Use to move the copier.
Power switch
Press to turn copier power on and off.
Operation panel
All copier controls are located here for easy operation.
Paper output tray
Finished copies are deposited in the paper output tray.
Front cover
Open to remove misfeeds and for copier servicing.
Paper tray
Holds 250 sheets of copy paper.
Side cover
Open to remove misfeeds and to service the copier.
Side cover handle
Lift and pull to open the side cover.
Bypass tray guides
Adjust to the width of the copy paper.
Bypass tray
Paper including special paper (such as transparency
film) can be fed from the bypass tray.
Bypass tray extension
Pull out when feeding large paper such as 8-1/2" x 14"
and 11" x 17".
Charger cleaner
Use to clean the transfer charger.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Document feeder tray
Holds up to 30 originals.
Original guides
Adjust to the size of the originals.
Feeding roller cover
Open to remove misfed originals.
Exit area
Finished originals are output here.
Toner cartridge lock release lever
Use to unlock the toner cartridge.
Toner cartridge
Contains toner.
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper.
Part names and functions
GETTING STARTED
Fusing unit release levers
Lower to remove misfed paper.
The fusing unit is hot.
Take care in removing paper.
Right side cover
Open to remove misfed originals.
Paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
Accessories
Operation manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Charger cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Single pass feeder (SPF)

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Operation
panel
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
INTERRUPT key and indicator (p. 25)
Interrupts a copy run.
Copy quantity display
Displays the specified copy quantity during the ready
condition and displays the copy countdown as copies
are made. Also see items and .
ZOOM indicator (p.19)
Lights up when a zoom ratio is set.
Copy ratio display key (p. 19)
Press and hold down during standby to display the copy
ratio in the copy quantity display.
Zoom keys (p. 19)
Use to select any reduction or enlargement copy ratio
from 50% to 200% in 1% increments.
PAPER SIZE ENTER key (p.12)
Use to set the paper size in a paper tray.
AUDIT CLEAR key (p.13)
Closes an open account.
PAPER SIZE indicators
Light up to show the selected copy paper size.
Alarm indicators
: Maintenance indicator (p. 45)
: Toner cartridge replacement required indicator
(p. 38)
: Developer replacement required indicator
(p. 45)
: Paper required indicator (p.10)
: Misfeed indicator (p. 40)
POWER SAVE indicator (p. 53)
Lights up when the copier is in a power save mode.
SPF indicator (p. 14)
Lights up when originals are set in the document feeder
tray.
Output tray full indicator (p. 23)
Indicates copies must be removed from the paper output
tray.
B/W REVERSE key and indicator (p. 30)
Press to reverse the black and white areas.
XY-ZOOM key and indicator (p. 28)
Press to change the horizontal and vertical copy ratios
independently.
SORT/GROUP key and indicators (p. 23)
Press to select the sort or group mode.
ORIGINAL DATA indicator
Blinks when the memory becomes full of scanned
original image data.
2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key and indicators (p. 33)
Press to select the 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 mode.
AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key and indicators
(p. 15)
Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO,
MANUAL, or PHOTO.
Light and dark keys and indicators (p. 15)
Use to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO exposure level.
Numeric keys
Use to select the desired copy quantity or to make user
program entries.
Zero key
Use as part of numeric keys to enter copy quantity.
Press during a continuous copy run to display the
number of copies completed in the current run.
Press and hold during standby to display the total output
count.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Press and hold down the key. 12,345 sheets output
1st display 2nd display
Note: 11" x 17" size copies are counted as two
copies.
CLEAR key
Clears the copy quantity display or terminates a copy
run.
START key and indicator
Copying is possible when the indicator is on.
Press to start copying.
CLEAR ALL ( ) key
Clears all selected settings and returns the copier to the
initial settings.
PRESET RATIO selector keys and indicators
(p. 19)
Use to sequentially select preset reduction/enlargement
copy ratios: 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%,
141%, 200%.
ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key and indicators
(p.16, 18)
Use to input the original size for automatic paper
selection and automatic copy ratio selection.
AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator
Paper of the proper size will be automatically selected
depending on the original size and selected copy ratio
when this indicator is on.
TRAY SELECT key (p. 16)
Use to manually select a paper tray.
AUTO IMAGE key and indicator
Press for automatic copy ratio selection.
Paper feed location/misfeed location indica-
tors (p. 40)
The selected paper feed location is shown by a lit
indicator ( ).
The general location of misfed paper is shown by a
blinking red indicator ( ).
DUAL PAGE COPY key and indicator (p. 31)
Use to make individual copies of two originals placed
side by side on the original table.
ERASE key and indicators (p. 35)
Press to select the edge erase and/or the center erase
mode.
MARGIN SHIFT key and indicator (p. 37)
Shifts text or image on the copy to leave a binding
margin on the left side of the copy.
Initial settings
The copier assumes the initial settings when it is first turned
on, when the CLEAR ALL ( ) key is pressed, and ap-
proximately one minute* after the last copy is made in any
mode.
●Copy ratio: 100%
●Exposure: Automatic
●Copy quantity: 0
●All special copier modes: Off
●Auto paper selection: On
●Paper feed station: Previously selected paper tray
* This time (auto clear time) can be changed. See page 46,
USER PROGRAMS.
Part names and functions
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GETTING STARTED Copier installation
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.
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.
4" (10 cm)