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TROUBLESHOOTING
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MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY (AR-M205 only)
1Open the lower side cover.
Grasp the handle to open 
the lower side cover.
2Remove the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the 
misfed paper during 
removal.
3If the misfed paper is not seen in step 
2, lift and pull out the lower paper tray 
and remove the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the 
misfed paper during 
removal.
4Close the lower side cover.
The misfeed indicator 
( ) will go out.
5Close the lower paper tray.
 Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.65)
 Use the following procedure to remove misfeeds that occur in the 250-sheet paper feed unit/2 x 250-sheet paper 
feed unit.Note
If the misfeed indicator ( ) does not stop 
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in the 
machine.Note
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REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE
When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) lights up, the toner cartridge will need replacement 
soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( ) blinks, the toner 
cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed.
Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below.
1Push on both ends of the front cover 
and open it.
2Pull the toner cartridge out while 
pressing the lock release lever.
3Remove the new toner cartridge from 
the bag. Grasp the cartridge on both 
sides and shake it horizontally four or 
five times. After shaking the cartridge, 
remove the tape.
4Insert the toner cartridge along the 
guides until it locks in place while 
pushing the lock release lever.
If there is any dirt or dust 
on the toner cartridge, 
remove it before 
installing the cartridge.
5Remove the tape from the shutter. Pull 
the shutter out of the toner cartridge.
Discard the shutter.
6Close the front cover.
The toner cartridge 
replacement required 
indicator ( ) will go 
out.
When the toner cartridge replacement indicator ( ) blinks, little toner remains and thus copies may be faint.Note
After removing the toner cartridge, do not 
shake it or tap on it. Doing so may cause 
toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old 
cartridge immediately in the bag contained in 
the box of the new cartridge. Dispose of the 
old toner cartridge in accordance with local 
regulations.
 Grasp the grip when holding the cartridge. 
Do not hold the cartridge by the shutter. 
 Be sure to shake the cartridge only before 
the tape is removed.
Toner cartridge
lock release lever
Caution
Shutter
tape 4 or 5 times
Caution
 Even after a new toner cartridge is installed, 
the toner cartridge replacement required 
indicator ( ) may still light up, indicating 
that copying cannot be resumed (toner is 
not fed sufficiently). In this case, open and 
close the front cover. The machine will feed 
toner again for about two minutes and then 
copying can be resumed.
 Before closing the front cover, make sure 
that the toner cartridge is correctly installed.
 When closing the front cover, press on both 
ends.Note
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Chapter 7
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
This chapter explains how to keep the machine operating smoothly, including viewing copy count, and scan count,　
the toner level indicator, and cleaning the machine.
CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT 
COUNT AND TONER LEVEL
CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT
From the 0 display, you can check the total output count, total copy count, and total scan count as explained 
below.
The total output count is all pages (for both printing and copying) printed by the machine. The total count, copy 
count, total scan count, and copy count for each account (if enabled) are reset to 0 when the count reaches 50,000.
[Total output count]
Hold down the [0] key.
The total output count 
appears in the display 
while you hold down the 
key.
The total output count 
appears sequentially in 
two parts while you hold 
down the [0] key.
Example: Total number of pages output is 12,345.
[Total copy count]
Hold down the [READ-END] key ( ).
The total copy count 
appears in the display 
while you hold down the 
key. 
The count display and 
counting method are the 
same as for the total 
output count.
[Total scan count]
Hold down the [ ] key.
The total scan count 
appears in the display 
while you hold down the 
key.
The count display and 
counting method are the 
same as for the total 
output count.
 Each 11 x 17 size page is counted as two 
pages.
 During a copy run, pressing the [0] key 
shows the number of completed copy 
pages, not the total output count.
READ-END
Note
The total number of pages printed in printer 
mode can be calculated by subtracting the 
total copy count from the total output count.
READ-END
Note
READ-END
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL
The toner level is indicated by a 6-level display. Use it as a guideline for replacing the toner cartridge.
1Hold down the [Light] key ( ) until 
the alarm indicators ( , , , , ) 
blink.
The display will show 
- -.
2Hold down the [Copy ratio display] key 
( ) for more than 5 seconds.
The approximate quantity 
of toner remaining will be 
indicated in the display 
as a percentage. (100, 
75, 50, 25, 10 is 
displayed.) When the 
percentage is less than 
10%, LO will be 
displayed.
3Press the [Light] key ( ) to return to 
the normal display.
The alarm indicators ( , , , , ) go off.
The display returns to the number of copies 
display.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND 
SPF/RSPF/DOCUMENT COVER
If the document glass, SPF/RSPF, underside of the document cover, or the scanner for originals coming from the 
SPF/RSPF (the long narrow glass surface on the right side of the document glass) become dirty, the dirt may appear 
on copies. Always keep these parts clean.
Stains or dirt on the document glass/SPF/RSPF will also be copied. Wipe the document glass, document cover 
portion of the SPF/RSPF and the scanning window on the document glass with a soft, clean cloth.
If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents.
135
ZOOM
Do not spray flammable cleaner gas.Warning
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED 
ROLLER
If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed 
roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water.
CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER
If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.
Clean the charger using the following procedure.
1Turn the power switch off.
2Open the bypass tray and the side 
cover.
3Lift and pull out the upper paper tray.
4Take the charger cleaner out by 
holding the tab.
5Set the charger cleaner onto the 
transfer charger and gently slide the 
cleaner in the direction indicated by 
the arrow two or three times.
If the white sheet metal is 
smudged with toner, 
wipe it with a soft, clean 
cloth.
6Return the charger cleaner to its 
original position. Close the upper 
paper tray. Close the side cover by 
pressing the handle on the cover.
7Turn the power switch on.
Paper feed roller
Charger 
cleaner
Slide the charger cleaner from one end to the 
other end along the groove of the transfer 
charger. If the cleaner is stopped on the way, 
smudges on copies may occur.Note
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Chapter 8
PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Optional equipment and supplies are explained in this chapter. To purchase optional equipment and supplies, 
contact SHARP service.
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification 
changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal 
values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.Note
2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit 
(AR-D25) 250-sheet paper feed unit 
(AR-D24)
Dual function board (AR-EB7)
256 MB optional memory (AR-SM5)
Single pass feeder 
(AR-SP6)
Reversing single 
pass feeder
(AR-RP6)
Platen cover
(AR-VR5)
Option that can be installed
on the AR-M205
Options that can be installed on both models
AR-M205AR-M160
Option that can be installed
on the AR-M205Option that can be installed
on the AR-M160
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES
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SINGLE PASS FEEDER/
REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER
For the names of the parts of the SPF/RSPF, see PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS. (p.8)
Specifications
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/
2 X 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT
These paper feed units provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of 
paper sizes readily available for copying.
The AR-D24 contains one 250-sheet paper tray and the AR-D25 contains two 250-sheet paper trays.
Part names
Specifications
AR-SP6 AR-RP6
Acceptable 
original
Weight15 lbs. to 24 lbs. (56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2)
Size5-1/2 x 8-1/2 to 11 x 17
CapacityUp to 40 sheets (Thickness 5/32 (4mm) and below)
Detectable original sizes5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17
Weight11.1 lbs. (5.0 kg)12.0 lbs. (5.4 kg)
Dimensions22-61/64 (W) x 17-9/64 (D) x 5-1/4 (H)
(583 mm (W) x 435 mm (D) x 133 mm (H))
TraysSide cover
Side cover
Tray
AR-D24
250-sheet paper feed unit
AR-D25
2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit
AR-D24 AR-D25
Paper size8-1/2 x 11 to 11 x 17
Paper capacityOne tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 
24 lbs. (90 g/m2) bond paperTwo trays with capacity for 250 sheets of 
24 lbs. (90 g/m2) bond paper
Paper weight15 lbs. to 24 lbs. (56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2)
Power supplyDrawn from the machine
Dimensions23-15/64 (W) x16-27/64 (D) x 3-15/32 (H)
(590 mm (W) x 471 mm (D) x 88 mm (H))23-15/64 (W) x16-27/64 (D) x 6-27/32 (H)
(590 mm (W) x 471 mm (D) x 173.5 mm (H))
Weight10.4 lbs. (4.7 kg) 20.1 lbs. (9.1 kg) 
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES
DUAL FUNCTION BOARD
A dual function board can be installed to add a variety of copy functions and enable use of the printer driver for the 
dual function board, which features a faster printing speed than the standard printer driver. For copy functions that 
can be used, see Convenient Copy Functions. (p.32)
Specification
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
Standard supplies for this product that are to be replace by the user are paper and toner cartridge.
PROPER STORAGE
●Store the supplies in a location that is:
clean and dry,
at a stable temperature,
not exposed to direct sunlight.
●Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat.
Paper stored out of the wrapper or in packages 
standing on end may curl or get damp, resulting in 
paper misfeeds.
AR-EB7
Added functionsSort copy, group copy, 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 copying, rotation copy, 
border erase copying, center erase copying, margin copying, USB 2.0 port
printer function for the dual function board, ROPM function, High-speed data 
transfer (when connected to a USB 2.0 port)
Electronic sort 
compression methodJBIG
Electronic sort 
memory16 MB
Electronic sort 
scannable pages100 standard 8-1/2 x 11 originals
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 Genuine Supplies label 
on the toner package.
GENUINE SUPPLIES
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Chapter 9
APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
ModelAR-M160 AR-M205
TypeDigital Multifunction System, Desktop
Photoconductive typeOPC drum
Document glass typeFixed
Reproduction methodLaser electrostatic reproduction
OriginalsSheets, bound documents
Originals sizeMax. 11 x 17
Copy sizeMax. 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 
(one-sided copying at 
100% copy ratio)9 copies/min.
10 copies/min.
12 copies/min.
16 copies/min.
16 copies/min.(11 x 17)
(8-1/2 x 14)
(8-1/2 x 11R)
(8-1/2 x 11)
(5-1/2 x 8-1/2)10 copies/min.
12 copies/min.
15 copies/min.
20 copies/min.
20 copies/min.(11 x 17)
(8-1/2 x 14)
(8-1/2 x 11R)
(8-1/2 x 11)
(5-1/2 x 8-1/2)
Continuous copyMax. 999 copies; subtractive counter
First-copy time*Approx. 7.2 sec.
Warm-up time*Approx. 45 sec.
Copy ratioVariable: 25% to 400%, in 1% increments (total 376 steps)
Fixed preset: 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%
Exposure systemDocument cover: Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with 
automatic exposure function
SPF/RSPF: Moving original
Paper feed methodOne automatic feeding paper tray (250 
sheets) + bypass tray (100 sheets)Two automatic feeding paper trays (250 
sheets each) + bypass tray (100 sheets)
Fusing systemHeat rollers
Developer systemMagnetic brush development
Light sourceCold cathode fluorescent lamp
ResolutionScan: 600 x 300 dpi Output: 600 x 600 dpi (AUTO/TEXT mode)
Scan: 600 x 600 dpi Output: 600 x 600 dpi (PHOTO mode)
GradationScanning: 256
Printing: 2 value
Power supplyAC 120V, 60 Hz, 10A
Power consumptionMax. 1.2 kW
Overall dimensions
(with bypass tray folded)23-15/64 (W) x 20-29/32 (D) (590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D))
WeightApprox. 69.1 lbs. (31.3 kg)
(Not includes toner cartridge)Approx. 77.4 lbs. (35.1 kg) 
(Not includes toner cartridge)
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APPENDIX
* The first-copy time and warm-up time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other 
operating conditions.
Printer Function
Dimensions23-15/64 (W) x 22-23/32 (D) x 18-33/64 (H)
(590 mm (W) x 577 mm (D) x 470 mm (H))23-15/64 (W) x 22-23/32 (D) x 21-55/64 (H) 
(590 mm (W) x 577mm (D) x 555mm (H))
Operating conditionsTemperature: 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C), Humidity: 20% to 85%
Noise levelSound Power Level L
wA(1B=10dB)
Copying: 6.2[B]
Standby: 3.1[B]
Sound Pressure Level L
pA (bystander positions)
Copying: 48[dB(A)]
Standby: 16[dB(A)]
Sound Pressure Level L
pA (operator position)
Copying: 50[dB(A)]
Standby: 18[dB(A)]
Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779.
Emission concentration
(measured according to 
RAL-UZ62)Ozone: 0.02 mg/m3 or less
Dust: 0.075 mg/m3 or less
Styrene: 0.07 mg/m3 or less
Print speedAR-M205 Max. 20ppm / AR-M160 Max. 16 ppm 
(Dual function board must be installed)
Resolution600 dpi
MemoryAR-M160: 16 MB, AR-M205: 32MB
EmulationSHARP GDI
Memory expansionUp to 256 MB can be only added by installing a 256 MB optional memory (AR-SM5) 
in one DIMM expansion slot (dual function board must be installed)
Interface portIEEE1284 parallel port/
USB port (USB1.1), USB port (USB2.0, dual function board must be installed)
Interface cables[Parallel cable]
  Shielded bi-directional (IEEE1284) cable (max. length 10 feet (3 m))
  Please purchase a commercially available parallel cable.
[USB cable (only for connection to USB 1.1 port)]
  Shielded twisted pair cable (max. length 10 feet (3 m))
[USB cable (only for connection to USB 2.0 port)]
  Shielded twisted pair cable (max. length 10 feet (3 m), must support USB 2.0)
  Please purchase a commercially available USB cable.
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