Sharp AR-F152 manual

MODEL AR-F152 • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE • COPIER TROUBLE? • APPENDIX 3 12 20 23 27 36 DIGITAL LASER COPIER/FACSIMILE 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 As an E NERGY S TA R ® P ar tner , SHARP has deter mined that this product meets the E N[...]

1 CONTENTS 1 GETTING ST ARTED INTRODUCTION 3 CA UTIONS 4 MAIN FEA TURES 5 P A R T NAMES 6 OPERA TION P ANEL 7 COPIER INST ALLA TION 8 CA UTIONS ON HANDLING 9 LOADING COPY P APER 10 2 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING 12 – Stream f eeding mode 15 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHO TO COPYING 15 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM 16 BYP ASS FEED (including special paper) [...]

2 4 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE T ONER CAR TRIDGE REPLACEMENT 23 – T oner car tr idge lif e 25 USER MAINTENANCE 25 – Cabinet 25 – Original table and original cover 25 – T ransfer charger 26 – When copier is not in use 26 5 COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMO V AL 27 – A Misf eed in the paper feed area 28 – B Misf eed in the fusing area 28 [...]

3 1 Getting star ted GETTING ST AR TED This chapter provides basic inf or mation f or using the copier . INTR ODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide intuitiv e operating ease while requiring a minimum amount of space. T o get full use of all copier f eatures, be sure to f amiliarize yourself with this manual and the copier . F or quic k [...]

4 1 Getting star ted CA UTIONS F ollow the cautions belo w when using this copier . ● The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when remo ving misfed paper . ● Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage y our ey es . ● Do not switch the copier r apidly on and off. After tur ning the copier off , wait 10 to 15 secon[...]

5 1 Getting star ted MAIN FEA TURES High-speed laser copying ● Since warm-up time is zero , copying can be star ted immediately after the pow er switch is tur ned on. ● First-cop y time is only 9.6 seconds (nor mal mode). ● Copying speed is 15 copies/min., which adapts to b usiness use, allowing impro vement of working efficiency . High-quali[...]

6 1 Getting star ted T oner car tridge lock release le ver T oner car tridge SPF e xit area Original guides F eeding roller cov er Document f eeder tra y T ransfer charger Fusing unit release le ver Charger cleaner Original table Operation panel P aper tray F ront cover Original cover Side cov er P ower cord soc ket P ower s witch Handle Cov er for[...]

7 1 Getting star ted OPERA TION P ANEL Exposure mode selector key and indicators Use to sequentially select the e xposure modes: A UT O, MANU AL or PHOT O. Selected mode is shown b y a lit indicator . (p . 15) Light and dark keys and e xposure indicators Use to adjust the MANU AL or PHO T O e xposure lev el. Selected e xposure le vel is shown b y a[...]

8 1 Getting star ted COPIER INST ALLA TION Improper installation ma y damage the copier . Please note the follo wing dur ing initial installation and whene ver the copier is mov ed. If the copier is mov ed from a cool place to a war m place , condensation may f orm inside the copier . Operation in this condition will cause poor cop y quality and ma[...]

9 1 Getting star ted COPIER INST ALLA TION Be sure to allow the required space ar ound the machine f or ser vicing and proper ventilation. A small amount of ozone is produced within the copier during operation. The emission le vel is insufficient to cause an y health hazard. NO TE: The present recommended long ter m e xposure limit f or ozone is 0.[...]

10 1 Getting star ted LO ADING COPY P APER This copier is equipped with two paper tra ys. Load copy paper into the two paper tra ys. Raise the handle of the paper tra y and pull the paper tra y out until it stops. Adjust the paper guides on the paper tra y to the cop y paper width and length. Squeeze the le v er of paper guide and slide the guide t[...]

11 1 Getting star ted Gently push the paper tra y back into the copier . After loading cop y paper , to cancel the blinking “ P ” without restar ting copying, press the clear ( ) ke y . The “ P ” in the display will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up . LO ADING COPY P APER[...]

12 2 Making copies MAKING COPIES This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other cop ying functions using the b ypass tra y . NORMAL COPYING This copier has two document input stations - a single pass f eeder (SPF) for automatic document feeding and an original tab le for manual handling of documents . The SPF is designed to hold up t[...]

13 2 Making copies NORMAL COPYING Place the original(s) face up in the document f eeder tra y or f ace down on the original tab le. A. When using the SPF: (1) Mak e sure that no original is left on the or iginal tab le. (2) Adjust the original guides to the siz e of originals. (3) Set the originals f ace up in the document feeder tra y . ● Bef or[...]

14 2 Making copies NORMAL COPYING Tens digit Units digit When cop ying a book or an or iginal which has been f olded or a cr umpled original, press down the original cov er lightly . If the or iginal co v er is not securely closed, the copies ma y be str iped or b lurred. A book, an original which has been folded, or a crumpled original Press the t[...]

15 2 Making copies NORMAL COPYING Stream feeding mode The stream feeding mode allo ws easy operation of continuous cop ying from the SPF . If the stream f eeding mode has been enabled using user program No .4, the SPF ( ) indicator will blink f or approximately 5 seconds after the last original has been f ed by the SPF . While this indicator is bli[...]

16 2 Making copies REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables cop y ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Set the original and check the cop y paper size. Use the cop y ratio selector k ey and/or zoom ( , ) k eys to select the desired cop y ratio . ● [...]

17 2 Making copies BYP ASS FEED (including special paper) The bypass tr ay automatically f eeds up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper and also f eeds special papers such as transparency film and labels one sheet at a time. Cop y 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[...]

18 2 Making copies BYP ASS FEED Print face Press the tra y select ( ) key to select the b ypass tra y . Set the number of copies if using standard cop y paper . Press the pr int ( ) ke y . TW O-SIDED COPYING T wo-sided cop ying can be made on this copier using the bypass tra y . Example: The follo wing two or iginals will be copied onto two sides o[...]

19 2 Making copies TWO-SIDED COPYING F or tablet binding, tur n the first cop y over left to right as shown belo w . For booklet binding, turn the first copy ov er top to bottom (not shown). Feed the first cop y into the b ypass tra y . Press the tra y select ( ) ke y to select the b ypass tra y and press the pr int ( ) ke y . Be sure to f eed the [...]

20 3 Special functions SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this copier . Use these functions as needed. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS T oner save mode (page 20) Reduces toner consumption by appro ximately 10%. P ower save modes (page 21) The copier has two pow er save modes of oper ation: preheat mode and auto power[...]

21 3 Special functions T ONER SA VE MODE Press and hold down the e xposure mode selector ke y for appro ximately 5 seconds. The manual ( ) indicator will go out and the photo ( ) indicator will begin to b link. The exposure indicator mark ed “ 5 ” will light up , indicating the standard toner mode is active . T o enter the toner sav e mode , pr[...]

22 3 Special functions USER PROGRAMS Press the print ( ) ke y . The entered program number will be steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number f or the program will blink on the right side of the displa y . Select the desired parameter using the right cop y quantity ( ) ke y . The entered parameter number will b link on the r ight of t[...]

23 4 Supplies and user maintenance SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE This chapter describes how to replace the toner car tridge. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP par ts and supplies. T ONER CAR TRIDGE REPLA CEMENT When the toner car tridge replacement required ( ) indicator lights up , replacement of the toner car tridge will be needed soon. Obtain a [...]

24 4 Supplies and user maintenance T ONER CARTRIDGE REPLA CEMENT Remov e the toner car tr idge from the bag. Hold the car tr idge on both sides and shak e it horizontally f our or five times. 4 or 5 times Gently inser t the toner car tr idge along the guides until it loc ks in place while pushing the lock release le v er . Pull out the shutter and [...]

25 4 Supplies and user maintenance T ONER CARTRIDGE REPLA CEMENT T oner car tridge life T o find out the approximate quantity of toner remaining, f ollow the procedure below . Press and hold down the light ( ) and dark ( ) ke ys simultaneously f or more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the[...]

26 4 Supplies and user maintenance USER MAINTENANCE T ransfer char g er If copies star t becoming streaky or blotch y , the transf er charger ma y be dir ty . Clean the charger using the f ollowing procedure. T ur n the power s witch off. Ensure that the b ypass tray is open and then open the side co v er while pressing the side cov er open button.[...]

27 5 Copier trouble? COPIER TR OUBLE? This chapter describes misfeed remo val and troub leshooting. MISFEED REMO V AL When the misfeed ( ) indicator b links or blinks in the displa y , the copier will stop because of a misf eed. If a misf eed occurs when using the SPF , a number ma y appear in the display after a min us sign. This indicates the num[...]

28 5 Copier trouble? MISFEED REMO V AL A Misfeed in the paper feed area Gently remov e the misfed paper from the paper f eed area as shown in the illustration. When b links in the displa y and the misf ed paper is not seen from the paper feed area, pull out the paper tra y and remove the misf ed paper . If the paper cannot be remov ed, proceed to ?[...]

29 5 Copier trouble? MISFEED REMO V AL ● Do not touch the photoconductiv e dr um (green portion) when removing the misf ed paper . Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies . ● Do not remov e the misfed paper from abo ve the fusing unit. Unfix ed toner on the paper ma y stain the paper transpor t area, resulting in smudges on cop[...]

30 5 Copier trouble? Rotate the f eeding roller in the direction of the arrow and gently remov e the misf ed paper from the e xit area. F eeding roller Raise the fusing unit release lev er , close the front cov er and then close the side cover b y pressing the round projections near the side cov er open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out[...]

31 5 Copier trouble? MISFEED REMO V AL E Misfeed in the SPF An original misfeed ma y occur at one of three locations: if the misfed original is seen from the document f eeder tr a y , (A) in the document f eeder tra y; if the misfed original is not seen from the document feeder tr ay , (B) in the exit area or (C) under the f eeding roller . Remov e[...]

32 5 Copier trouble? DEVELOPER REQUIRED When the indicator lights up , the dev eloper should be replaced.DEVELOPER REPLA CEMENT SHOULD ONL Y BE DONE BY AN A UTHORIZED SHARP SER VICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your ser vice center as soon as possib le. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When indicator lights up , ser vice b y an authorized SHARP service technician is re[...]

33 5 Copier trouble? TR OUBLESHOO TING If any prob lem occurs, check the list belo w before contacting y our SHARP ser vice center . See page: _ 12 _ _ 13 20 20 35 15 25 15 Solution Copier does not operate. Blank copies Copier plugged in? Prob lem P ossible cause Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. P ower s witch on? T ur n the po wer s witch o[...]

34 5 Copier trouble? ST A TUS INDICA T ORS When the f ollowing indicators light up or b link on the operation panel or the f ollowing alphanumeric codes appear in the displa y , solve the prob lem immediately ref err ing to both the tab le below and the rele vant page. An original misfeed has occurred in the SPF . Remov e the misfed originals refer[...]

35 5 Copier trouble? A UT OMA TIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure le v el can be adjusted to suit y our copying needs. This lev el is set f or cop ying from the or iginal table and cop ying from the SPF respectively . When adjusting the automatic exposure le vel f or copying from the SPF , place an original in the document f eeder tray a[...]

36 6 Appendix APPENDIX SPECIFICA TIONS T ype Digital laser copier/facsimile , desk-top type Copy system Dr y , electrostatic transf er Or iginals Sheets, bound documents Original size Max. 10" x 14" (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 10" x 14" for SPF) Cop y sizes 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14" (F eed copy paper [...]

37 6 Appendix P ow er supply A C 120V (±10%), 60 Hz (±2%) P ower consumption 1,000 W Ov erall dimensions 31.9" (W) x 19" (D) (809 mm (W) x 483 mm (D)) W eight 57.3 lbs. (26 k g ) (Appro ximately) T oner car tridge included Copier dimensions 20.4" (W) x 19" (D) x 18.3" (H) (518 mm (W) x 483mm (D) x 465 mm (H)) Operating co[...]

38 6 Appendix SUPPLIES T ypes and sizes of copy paper F or best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP . T ype of paper T ype of media Size W eight f eeding P aper tra y Standard paper Letter (8-1/2" x 11") 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. Legal (8-1/2" x 14") Inv oice (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) B5 (182 mm x 257 mm[...]

39 6 Appendix SUPPLIES Proper stora g e 1. Store the supplies in a location that is: ● clean and dr y , ● at a stable temper ature, ● not e xposed to direct sunlight. 2. Store cop y paper in the wrapper and lying flat. ● P aper stored out of the wrapper or in packages standing on end ma y curl or get damp, resulting in paper misf eeds.[...]

INDEX A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 A utomatic e xposure adjustment . . . . . . . 35 A uto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . 20, 21 B Bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 C Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cautions on handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Charger[...]

P ow er on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 P ow er sa ve modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 P ow er s witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 12 Preheat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 Print k e y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 R Ready indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Date Issued: No v . 1, 2000 MA TERIAL SAFETY D A T A SHEET MSDS No . F-01001 Section 1. Pr oduct Identification Product: AR-152NT/T/FT/ST (Black T oner) Section 2. Supplier ’ s Name and Address Shar p Cor poration 22-22 Nagaike-cho , Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below . Please contact the nearest supplier for additional inf o[...]

Section 6. Ph ysical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting P oint: Not applicable Specific Gravity: 1.1 V apor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in W ater: Negligible V apor Density: Not applicab le PH: Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless Section 7. Fir[...]

Date Issued : No v . 1, 2000 MA TERIAL SAFETY D A T A SHEET MSDS No . F-31001 Section 1. Pr oduct Identification Product AR-152ND/D V/SD (Blac k Dev eloper) Section 2. Supplier ’ s Name and Address Shar p Cor poration 22-22 Nagaike-cho , Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below . Please contact the nearest supplier for additional i[...]

Section 6. Ph ysical Chemical Characteristics Boiling / Melting P oint: Not applicable Specific Gravity: about 7.3 V apor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in W ater: Negligible V apor Density: Not applicable PH: Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black Odor: Odorless Section 7[...]

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