Sharp AR-162S manual

• GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • STATUS INDICATORS • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 2 13 28 35 53 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL MODEL AR-162S 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 CA UTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. ● The fusing area is hot. E[...]

1 GETTING ST ARTED ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MAKING COPIES GENERAL INFORMA TION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS Page GETTING ST AR TED ● INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ● MAIN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ● PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 GETTING ST ARTED INTR ODUCTION 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 locat[...]

GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED 3 GETTING ST ARTED Main features MAIN FEA TURES High-speed laser copying ● First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (e xcept in a power sav e mode or immediately after power on). ● Copying speed is 16 copies/min., which adapts to b usiness use, allo wing improvement of w orking eff iciency . High-quality digital ima[...]

4 GETTING ST ARTED P AR T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Platen cover Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover before copying starts. Original table Place the document to 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 [...]

GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED 5 GETTING ST ARTED P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 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 ST ARTED Fusi[...]

6 GETTING ST ARTED Operation panel P ART 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.17) Lights up when a zoom ratio is set. Copy ratio di[...]

GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED 7 GETTING ST ARTED P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 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. Press and hold down the ke y . 12,345 sheets out[...]

8 GETTING ST ARTED Copier installation COPIER INST ALLA TION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is mov ed from a cool place to a war m place, condensation ma y f or m inside the copier . Operation in this condition will cause poor cop y q[...]

GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED 9 GETTING ST ARTED CA UTIONS 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 ex[...]

10 GETTING ST ARTED LO ADING COPY P APER To save space, this copier has been designed with an adjustable front-loading tray, which is easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 49.) The paper required ( ) indicator will light up when there is no copy paper in the selected paper feed station, or wh[...]

GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED 11 GETTING ST ARTED Changing the copy paper size in the tra y 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. 3 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper. 4 Move the left guide to the appropri[...]

12 GETTING ST ARTED Loading copy paper LO ADING COPY P APER 8 To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER key. ● The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators except the START key indicator will go out. If cop yi[...]

13 MAKING COPIES A UDITING A CCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 38 for setting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “ ––– ” will appear in the copy quantity display in the initial con[...]

14 MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING 1 Turn the power switch on. ● It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you can make desired settings and press the START key during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up. ● If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the START key indicator will not light up and “ ––[...]

15 MAKING COPIES ● For manual copy density adjustment, press the AUTO/MANUAL/ PHOTO key to select MANUAL and adjust with the light ( ) and dark ( ) keys as desired. 6 Set the number of copies using the numeric keys. ● A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “ 0 ” is displayed. ● Press the CLEAR ( ) key to clear an e[...]

16 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and/or the zoom ( , ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Reduction/enlargement/zoom A utomatic 1 [...]

17 MAKING COPIES REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction/enlargement/zoom Manual 1 Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. 2 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and the zoom ( , ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. ● To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the or key repeatedly until the in[...]

18 MAKING COPIES BYP ASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. 1 Unfold the bypass tray. ● When feeding 8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17" sized paper, extend the feeder tray. 2 Set the[...]

19 MAKING COPIES 4 Press the TRAY SELECT key to select the bypass tray. 5 Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. 6 Press the START key. BYP ASS FEED (special paper) Bypass feed (special paper)[...]

20 MAKING COPIES TW O-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. 1 Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. ● The first copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. 2 Replace the first original with the second original and close the platen cover. ● Make sure that the first a[...]

21 MAKING COPIES 1 Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. 2 Press the XY-ZOOM key. ● The current value for the vertical direction will be displayed in the copy quantity display. 3 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the vertical direction. ● Press a PRESET RATIO [...]

22 MAKING COPIES XY zoom XY ZOOM 5 Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( , ) keys and zoom ( , ) keys to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction in a similar manner as for the vertical direction. 6 Press the copy ratio display ( ) key. ● The selected ratio for the horizontal direction will be entered and the display will change to the copy qu[...]

23 MAKING COPIES B/W REVERSE The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. ● When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is canceled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be canceled. 1 Place the origin[...]

24 MAKING COPIES 1 Place the originals on the original table with the center of the two pages aligned with the paper size index ( 8 1 / 2 ). Close the platen cover. ● Set the page to be copied first to the right of the paper size index mark. 2 Press the DUAL PAGE COPY key. ● Check to be sure that the copy paper size in the paper tray is 8-1/2&q[...]

25 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the INTERRUPT key. ● The copier will return to the initial settings. ● If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode using user program No. 10, “ ––– ” will appear in the copy quantity display. Enter your account number using the numeric keys. The number of copies of the interrupt copying will be acc[...]

26 MAKING COPIES 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select the PHOTO mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key for approximately 5 seconds. ● The PHOTO indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink. ● One or two exposure indicators corresponding to the current auto- matic exposure level will light up. The factor[...]

27 MAKING COPIES Toner save mode 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key to select the MANUAL mode. 2 Press and hold down the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO key for approximately 5 seconds. ● The MANUAL indicator will go out and the PHOTO indicator will begin to blink. ● The exposure indicator marked “ 5 ” will light up, indicating that the standard toner mod[...]

28 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS 1 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. 2 Push gently on both sides of the front cover and open it. 3 Push the toner cartridge lock release lever and pull the toner cartridge out. Remove the toner cartridge while supporting it with the left hand at the green label posi[...]

29 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS Toner cartridge replacement T ONER CARTRIDGE REPLA CEMENT 5 Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place while pushing the lock release lever. If dirt or dust is adhered to the toner cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. 6 Remove the tape from the shutter. Pull the shutter out o[...]

30 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs. The misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, and blinking red misfeed location indicators will indicate the approximate misfeed location. If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to damage the photoconductive drum. For misfeeds in optiona[...]

31 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed removal If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to “ C. Misfeed in the transport area ” . If paper is misfed here, proceed to “ B. Misfeed in the fusing area ” . If paper is misfed here, proceed to “ A. Misfeed in the paper feed area ” . Roller rotating knob 2 Check the misf[...]

32 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed removal Roller rotating knob Fusing unit release le vers 2 Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. 3 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. The fusing unit is hot. [...]

33 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS MISFEED REMO V AL Misfeed removal 3 Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. ● The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the paper tra y Before opening the paper tray, be sure to open the bypass tray, lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops, and then perform steps 1 [...]

34 ST A TUS INDICA T ORS Developer required/ Maintenance required MAINTENANCE REQ UIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service center as soon as possible. When the indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZ[...]

35 GENERAL INFORMA TION User programs USER PR OGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. List of user pr ograms This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name Description 1 Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings w[...]

36 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the user pr ograms 1 Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( , , , , and ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. 2 Enter a program number using the numeric keys. ● The selected program number will blink in the copy quantity display. ● If a [...]

37 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS 4 Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. ● The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to 60 min., press key 2. 5 Press the START key.[...]

38 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS User programs Settings for auditing accounts Setting of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For settings of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “ Setting the user programs ” on page 36 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds. 2. Enter a program[...]

39 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS User programs Pr ogram No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “ 12E ” will appear in the copy quantity display. Press the key. T[...]

40 GENERAL INFORMA TION User programs USER PR OGRAMS Pr ogram No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “ 14E ” will a[...]

41 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER PR OGRAMS User programs Pr ogram No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “ 0 ” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. ● If no account number has been registered, “ 15E ” will appear in[...]

42 GENERAL INFORMA TION PO WER SA VE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reduce the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. ● User programs The preheat ac[...]

43 GENERAL INFORMA TION Setting the power sa ve modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode. For these settings, see page 36. ● The copier will enter the [...]

44 GENERAL INFORMA TION USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and platen co ver Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and platen cover with a soft, clean cloth. ● If necessary, dampen th[...]

45 GENERAL INFORMA TION T ransfer char ger cleaning If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. 1 Turn the power switch off. 2 Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops. 3 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray an[...]

46 GENERAL INFORMA TION Problem Solution ● Copier plugged in? ● Power switch ON? ● Copy density properly adjusted? ● Is the original placed face down? ● Paper too heavy? ● Paper damp? ● Is transfer charger clean? ● Non-standard paper used? ● Paper properly installed? ● Pieces of paper inside copier? ● Paper curled or damp? Plu[...]

47 GENERAL INFORMA TION Problem Solution Copier trouble? COPIER TR OUBLE? ● Original table or platen cover dirty? ● Original smudged or blotchy? ● Is the indicator on? ● Is the indicator on? ● Is copying being performed? ● Is the POWER SAVE indicator blinking? ● Is steadily lit in the copy quantity display? ● Is the indicator on? Cl[...]

48 GENERAL INFORMA TION Copier trouble? Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into the copier. Should the copier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem and stop the copier to prevent damage. An alphanumeric code will appear in the copy quantity display. Example Should the copier completel[...]

49 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES T ypes and siz es of cop y paper Size Weight Capacity Special paper (21 lb. bond paper) Paper tray 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 15 lbs. to 21 lbs. 250 sheets to 11" x 17" Bypass tray Ordinary paper: 15 lbs. to 34 lbs.* 100 sheets Transparency film, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (Ordinary paper) labels, envelopes*[...]

50 GENERAL INFORMA TION SUPPLIES Genuine supplies statement Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy paper and toner cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genui[...]

51 GENERAL INFORMA TION Type Desktop Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original sizes Max. 11" x 17" Copy sizes Max. 11" x 17" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Image loss: Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (leading and trailing edges) Max. 5/32" (4 mm) (along other edges in total) Copying speed 16[...]

52 GENERAL INFORMA TION SPECIFICA TIONS Specifications Overall dimensions 23-15/64" (W) x 20-29/32" (D) (with bypass tray folded) (590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D)) Weight Approx. 70.6 lbs. (32 kg) Toner cartridge included Copier dimensions 23-15/64" (W) x 20-29/32" (D) x 18-33/64" (H) (590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D) x 470 mm (H)) Operatin[...]

53 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQ UIPMENT CONTENTS Page ● SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ● Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ● Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ● Using the SPF .[...]

54 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SINGLE P ASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic feeding. Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) P ART NAMES Specifications Acceptable Weight: 15 to 24 lbs. originals Size: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17" Capacity: Up to 30 sheets provided the total aggregate thickness does[...]

55 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SINGLE P ASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) Using the SPF ● Be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from the originals. ● Damaged or crumpled originals may misfeed in the SPF. It is recommended that these originals be copied from the original table. ● Before placing curled or wavy originals into the document feeder tray, be sure t[...]

56 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SINGLE P ASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) Misfeed remo val Location A Location B Location C Single pass feeder (AR-SP2) If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF, the copier will stop and the red indicator which indicates an original misfeed will blink. 1 Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the left and out from th[...]

57 A Auto clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 35 Automatic exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Auto power shut-off mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 B B/W reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Bypass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

58 R Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacement – toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 S Single pass feeder (SPF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Special paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Specific[...]

59 Date Issued: No v . 1, 2000 MA TERIAL SAFETY D A T A SHEET MSDS No . F-00991 Section 1. Pr oduct Identification Pr oduct: AR-201NT/T/FT/ST (Black Toner) 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 f or additional i[...]

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

61 Date Issued: No v . 1, 2000 MA TERIAL SAFETY D A T A SHEET MSDS No . F-30991 Section 1. Pr oduct Identification Pr oduct AR-201ND/DV/SD (Black Developer) 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 f or additional [...]

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

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W ARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not e xpressly approved b y the manuf acturer could v oid the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits f or a Class A digital de vice, pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rul[...]

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