Sharp Ar153e N Manual

DIGITAL LASER COPIER/PRINTER
OPERATION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
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AR-153E
AR-153E
AR-157E
MODEL
LOADING PAPER
MAKING COPIES
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE UNIT 7
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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APPENDIX
INSTALLING THE 
SOFTWARE
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AR-157E 

FOR YOUR RECORDS ...
To protect against loss theft, record and retain for reference the
copiers serial number located on the back of the unit.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Authorized Sharp Copier
Service Department Number 

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CAUTIONS
Caution label on the unit
The label ( ) in the fusing area of the unit indicates the following:
: Caution, risk of danger
: Caution, hot surface
Cautions on using
Follow the cautions below when using this unit.
Warning:
• 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 unit rapidly on and off. After turning the unit off, wait 10 to 15 
seconds before turning it back...

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Cautions on handling
Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit. 
Do not drop the unit, 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 copies may result.
Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion).
Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies.
Proper storage for supplies
Store...

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1INTRODUCTION
USING THE MANUAL ................... 4
PART NAMES ............................... 5 
OPERATION PANEL ..................... 6
2LOADING PAPER
PAPER........................................... 7
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY....... 8
BYPASS FEED 
(including special paper) .............. 10
3MAKING COPIES
COPY FLOW ............................... 12
POWER ON ................................. 13
ORIGINAL PLACEMENT............. 14
SET THE COPY QUANTITY ....... 16
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/...

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This chapter provides basic information for using the unit.
USING THE MANUAL
The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important 
considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please 
read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location 
that will allow for convenient future reference.
Conventions used in the manual
This operation manual explains the operation of the AR-153E and AR-157E  models. 
In cases where...

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PART NAMES
Toner cartridge
RSPF
(AR-157E)Original cover
(AR-153E)
Original
exit area
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1
5
7
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89
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11
13
14
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Multi-bypass
trayPaper tray 2
Original guide
Original feeder trayFeeding 
roller cover
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3
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Photoconductive
drum
Original table
Operation panel
Front cover
Paper tray
Side cover
Side cover open button
Bypass paper guides
Paper output tray
Paper output tray extension1
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Power switch
Handle
Power cord
Fusing unit release lever
Transfer charger
Charger cleaner
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6OPERATION PANEL
Original to copy key and indicators
(AR-157E)
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.)
Single-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...

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Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray.
PAPER
For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP.
* Do not use non-standard envelopes, and envelopes that have metal clasps, plastic 
snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic 
materials. Do not use envelopes that are filled with air or envelopes that have 
labels or stamps attached. These will cause physical damage to the unit.
** For paper weighing from 28 lbs. to 34.5lbs, 8-1/2 x 11 is the maximum...

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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY
1Raise the handle of the paper tray 
and pull the paper tray out until it 
stops.
2Adjust 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.
3Fan the 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...