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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							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 on.
 Unit power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
Caution:
 Place the unit on a firm, level surface.
 Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty location.
 When the unit is not used for a long time, for example for consecutive holidays, 
turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
 When moving the unit, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power 
cord from the outlet.
 Do not cover the unit with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on. 
Doing so may prevent heat radiation, damaging the unit.
 Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
 The socket-outlet shall be installed near the unit and shall be easily accessible.
Important points when selecting an installation site
Do not install your unit in areas that are:
 damp, humid, or very dusty
 exposed to direct sunlight
 poorly ventilated
 subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes, e.g., near an air conditioner 
or heater.
Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the 
specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is 
properly grounded.
Be sure to allow the required space around the machine 
for servicing and proper ventilation.
Connect the unit to a power outlet which is not used for other electric 
appliances. If a lighting fixture is connected to the same outlet, the light 
may flicker.
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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 the supplies (paper and toner cartridges) 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.
Trademark acknowledgements
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and 
other countries.
IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that 
this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy 
efficiency.
Safety precautions:
This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 
1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the unit does not produce 
hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.
Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.
The unit’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not 
bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots. 
A small amount of ozone is produced within the unit during operation. The 
emission level is insufficient to cause any health hazard.
Note:
The present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0.1ppm 
(0.2mg/m
3) calculated as an 8hr. time-weighted average concentration.
However, since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor,
it is advisable to place the unit in a ventilated area. 
						

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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/
PHOTO COPYING ...................... 16
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/
ZOOM .......................................... 18
SELECTING THE TRAY.............. 19
4SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
ABOUT THE SPECIAL 
FUNCTIONS OF AR-157E .......... 20
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL 
FUNCTIONS ................................ 22
TONER SAVE MODE .................. 22
USER PROGRAMS ..................... 23
DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER 
OF COPIES ................................. 24
5MAINTENANCE
TONER CARTRIDGE 
REPLACEMENT .......................... 25
CLEANING THE UNIT ................. 28
6TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING................. 30
STATUS INDICATORS ............... 31
MISFEED REMOVAL .................. 32
DEVELOPER REQUIRED ........... 37
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ....... 37
7OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ....... 38
PRINTER/SCANNER 
EXPANSION KIT (AR-PG2)......... 38
SINGLE PASS FEEDER 
(AR-SP5) ...................................... 38
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT 
(AR-D16) ...................................... 39
8INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP 
PERSONAL MFP SERIES ........... 40
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 
REQUIREMENTS ........................ 41
BEFORE INSTALLATION............ 41
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 43
INDICATORS ON THE 
OPERATION PANEL ................... 53
USING THE PRINTER MODE ..... 54
USING THE SCANNER MODE ... 56
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE 
MANUAL ...................................... 64
USING OTHER INSTALLED 
DRIVERS ..................................... 66
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE 
CABLE ......................................... 67
9APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 69
INDEX .......................................... 72
SOFTWARE LICENSE ................ 75
CONTENTS 
						

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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 the operation is the same, AR-157E is used.
 The differences 
between AR-153E and AR-157E are shown below.
This operation manual refers to the Reverse Single Pass Feeder as the RSPF 
and Single Pass Feeder as the SPF.
In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information 
pertinent to the use of the unit.
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are 
not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the unit or one of its components 
may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the unit regarding specifications, 
functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the 
user.
Indicates a letter displayed in the display.
:Standard functions and equipment
:Optional functions and equipment
AR-153E
Copier
Printer *
1
(AR-PG2)
AR-157E
Copier
Scanner *1
(AR-PG2)
SPF *2
(AR-SP5)
250-sheet paper feed unit *3
(AR-D16)
*1 Can be used when the optional Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit (AR-PG2) is installed.
*2 The optional single pass feeder (AR-SP5) can be installed.
*3 The optional 250-sheet paper feed unit (AR-D16) can be installed.
RSPF
2 trays
Printer *1
(AR-PG2)
Scanner *1
(AR-PG2)
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PART NAMES
Toner cartridge
RSPF
(AR-157E)Original cover
(AR-153E)
Original
exit area
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Multi-bypass
trayPaper tray 2
Original guide
Original feeder trayFeeding 
roller cover
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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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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 indicator. 
(p.16)
Light and dark keys and indicatorsUse to adjust the MANUAL or PHOTO 
exposure level. Selected exposure level is 
shown by a lit indicator. (p.16) Use to start 
and terminate user program setting. (p.23)
Alarm indicatorsDeveloper replacement required 
indicator (p.37)
Misfeed indicator (p.32)
Toner cartridge replacement 
required indicator (p.25)
Maintenance indicator (p.37)
RSPF/SPF indicator (p.15)Can be used only when your unit has the 
RSPF/SPF.
RSPF/SPF misfeed indicator (p.35)Can be used only when your unit has the 
RSPF/SPF.
Copy ratio selector key and 
indicators
Use to sequentially select preset 
reduction/enlargement copy ratios. 
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit 
indicator. (p.18)
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Copy ratio display (%) key (p.18)
Display
Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom 
copy ratio, user program code, and error 
code.
SCANNER key and indicator 
(p.53, p.60)
Can be used when the Printer/Scanner 
Expansion Kit (AR-PG2) is installed.
ONLINE key and indicator (p.53)Can be used when the Printer/Scanner 
Expansion Kit (AR-PG2) is installed.
Power save indicatorLights up when the unit is in a power save 
mode. (p.22, p.23)
Paper feed location indicatorsLight up to show the selected paper feed 
station.
Tray select keyUse to select a paper feed station (paper 
tray 1, paper tray 2 or multi-bypass tray) 
(p.19)
ZOOM keys and indicatorUse to select any reduction or 
enlargement copy ratio from 25% to 400% 
in 1% increments. (p.18)
Copy quantity keysUse to select the desired copy quantity 
(1 to 99). (p.16)
Use to make user program entries. 
(p.23)
Clear keyPress to clear the display, or press 
during a copy run to terminate copying. 
(p.16) 
Press and hold down during standby to 
display the total number of copies made 
to date. (p.24)
Start key and indicatorCopying is possible when the indicator 
is on.
Press to start copying.
Use to set a user program. (p.23)
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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 size that 
can be fed through the multi-bypass tray.
Special papers such as transparency film, labels and envelopes must be fed one 
sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.
Type of paper 
feedingType of mediaSizeWeight
Paper tray Standard paper Letter (8-1/2 x 11)
Legal (8-1/2 x 14)
Invoice (5-1/2 x 8-1/2)15 lbs. to 21lbs.
Multi-bypass 
trayStandard paper and 
thick paperLetter (8-1/2 x 11)
Legal (8-1/2 x 14)
Invoice (5-1/2 x 8-1/2)14 lbs. to 
34.5 lbs.**
Special 
mediaTransparency 
filmLetter (8-1/2 x 11)
Envelope* Commercial 10
(4-1/8 x 9-1/2)
Monarch
(3-7/8 x 7-1/2)
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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 line will cause a paper misfeed.
A
B
Paper 
guide  BPaper 
guide  A