Sharp Ar153e N Manual

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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. (p.14)
2Ensure that the multi-bypass tray is open and then open the 
side cover while pressing the side cover open button.
3Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger 
cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide 
the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this 
operation...

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This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the SHARP service 
center.
ProblemPossible causeSolutionPage
Unit does not 
operate.Unit plugged in? Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.–
Power switch on? Turn the power switch on. 13
Side cover closed securely? Gently close the side cover. 27
Front cover closed? Gently close the front cover and then 
close the side cover.27
Blank copiesIs the original placed face...

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STATUS INDICATORS
When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following 
alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring 
to both the table below and the relevant page.
Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.
IndicationCause and remedyPage
Developer 
replacement 
required indicatorSteadily 
litDeveloper is required. Contact your SHARP 
service center as soon as possible.37
Toner cartridge 
replacement 
required...

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MISFEED REMOVAL
When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or   blinks in the display, the unit will 
stop because of a misfeed. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF/SPF, a number 
may appear in the display after a minus sign. This indicates the number of the 
originals that must be returned to the original feeder tray after a misfeed. Return the 
required number of originals. Then this number will disappear when copying is 
resumed or the clear ( ) key is pressed. When the RSPF/SPF misfeeds an...

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A: Misfeed in the paper feed area
1Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as 
shown in the illustration. When the misfeed ( ) indicator 
blinks and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed 
area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. If the 
paper cannot be removed, proceed to B: Misfeed in the fusing 
area.
2Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near 
the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go 
out and the start ( )...

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2Gently remove the misfed paper 
from under the fusing unit as 
shown in the illustration. If the 
paper cannot be removed, proceed 
to C: Misfeed in the transport 
area.
3Raise the fusing unit release lever and then close the side 
cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover 
open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the start 
( ) indicator will light up.
C: Misfeed in the transport area
1Lower the fusing unit release lever.
See B: Misfeed in the fusing area (p.33)....

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4Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and 
then close the side cover by pressing the round projections 
near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will 
go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up.
D: Misfeed in the lower paper feed area
1Open the lower side cover 
(under the multi-bypass 
tray) and remove the misfed 
paper. If the misfeed ( ) 
indicator blinks and the 
misfed paper is not seen 
from the area of the lower 
side cover, pull out the 
lower...

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(B) Open the RSPF/SPF and rotate the roller rotating knob to remove the 
misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily 
removed, proceed to (C).
(AR-157E)
With the RSPF, pull out the reversing tray to remove the misfed original.
(C) If the original does not move easily into the exit area, remove it in the 
direction of the arrow while rotating the knob.
With the RSPF, after removing the misfed original from the exit area, 
be sure to insert the reversing tray into the...

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DEVELOPER REQUIRED
When the developer replacement  required ( ) indicator lights up, the developer 
should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY 
AN AUTORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service center as 
soon as possible.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
When  maintenance ( ) indicator lights up, service by an authorized SHARP 
service technician is required. Contact your service center as soon as possible. 

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A number of options are available for the unit which allow you to configure a system 
to meet your particular needs. The options include the following.
PRINTER/SCANNER EXPANSION KIT (AR-PG2)
A printer function and scanner function can be added to the unit by installing the AR-
PG2. For information on installing the software for these functions, see 
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (p.40).
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP5)
The single pass feeder (SPF) holds up to 30 originals for automatic...