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 two or three times.
4Return the charger cleaner 
to its original position. 
Close the side cover by 
pressing the round 
projections near the side 
cover open button.
5Turn the power switch on. (p.13)
Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along 
the groove of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on 
the way, smudges on copies may occur. 
						

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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 
down on the original table 
or face up in the RSPF/
SPF?Place the original face down on the 
original table or face up in the RSPF/
SPF.14, 15
Copies are too 
dark or too light.Is original image too dark or 
too light?Adjust the exposure manually.
16
Is the unit in the automatic 
exposure mode?Adjust the automatic exposure level.
17
Is the unit in the photo 
exposure mode?Cancel the photo exposure mode.
16
Dust, dirt, 
smudges appear 
on copies.Original table or original 
cover dirty?Clean regularly.
28
Original smudged or 
blotchy?Use a clean original.
–
Striped copies Is transfer charger clean? Clean the transfer charger. 29
Paper misfeeds 
frequently.Non-standard paper used? Use standard paper. If using special 
papers, feed the paper through the 
multi-bypass tray.7
Paper curled or damp? Store paper flat in the wrapper in a 
dry location.–
Pieces of paper inside unit? Remove all pieces of misfed paper. 32
Paper guides in the paper 
tray not set properly?Set the guides properly depending on 
the paper size.8
Too much paper in the 
paper tray or multi-bypass 
tray?Remove excessive paper from the 
tray. 8
Images rub off the 
copy easily.Is the paper too heavy? Use paper within the specified range. 7
Paper damp? Replace with dry paper. If the unit is 
not used for long time, remove the 
paper from the paper tray and store it 
in its wrapper in a dry location.2
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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 indicatorSteadily 
litReplacement of toner cartridge will be needed 
soon. Prepare a new cartridge.25
BlinkingToner cartridge must be replaced. Replace it 
with a new one.25
Misfeed indicator BlinkingA misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed 
paper referring to the description of MISFEED 
REMOVAL.32
The lower side cover may be open. If so, close it. 35
Maintenance 
indicatorSteadily 
litService by an authorized SHARP service 
technician is required.37
RSPF/SPF misfeed 
indicatorBlinkingAn original misfeed has occurred in the RSPF/
SPF. Remove the misfed originals referring to 
the description of E: Misfeed in the RSPF/SPF.35
Power save indicator is 
steadily lit.The unit is in the preheat mode. Press any key to 
cancel the preheat mode.22
The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode. 
Press the start ( ) key to cancel the auto power 
shut-off mode.22
The paper tray indicator is 
blinking.The paper tray is not installed properly. Push the 
tray into the unit securely.8
CH is blinking in the 
display.A toner cartridge is not installed. Installed a toner 
cartridge. If CH is blinking even if a cartridge is 
installed properly, contact SHARP service 
center.25
CH is steadily lit in the 
display.Side cover is open. Close the side cover 
securely by pressing the round projections near 
the side cover open button.–
P is blinking in the display.The paper tray or multi-bypass tray is empty.
Load paper.8, 10
A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray, multi-
bypass tray. Remove the misfed paper.32
A letter and a number appear 
alternately.The unit will not function. Turn the power switch 
off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and 
contact your SHARP service center.– 
						

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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 
original sheet, the unit will stop and the RSPF/SPF misfeed ( ) indicator will blink, 
while the misfeed ( ) indicator will remain off. For a misfeed of originals in the 
RSPF/SPF, see E: Misfeed in the RSPF/SPF (p.35).
1Open the multi-bypass tray, and side cover, in that order.
To open the multi-bypass tray, see BYPASS FEED (including special 
paper) (p.10). To open the side cover, see TONER CARTRIDGE 
REPLACEMENT (p.25).
2Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper 
following the instructions for each location in the illustration 
below. If the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks, proceed to A: 
Misfeed in the paper feed area (p.33).
If the unit is turned on with the lower side cover open, the misfeed ( ) 
indicator will blink. In this case, close the lower side cover. The misfeed 
( ) indicator will go out.
If paper is misfed here, proceed to A:  
Misfeed in the paper feed area. (p.33) If paper is misfed here, proceed 
to D: Misfeed in the lower 
paper feed area. (p.35)
If paper is misfed here, proceed to B:  
Misfeed in the fusing area. (p.33) If the misfed paper is seen from 
this side, proceed to C: Misfeed 
in the transport area. (p.34) 
						

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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 ( ) indicator will light up.
B: Misfeed in the fusing area
1Lower the fusing unit release 
lever.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when 
removing misfed paper. Doing so may cause a burn or other 
injury.
 Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when 
removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on 
copies.
 If the paper has been fed through the multi-bypass tray, do 
not remove the misfed paper through the multi-bypass tray. 
Toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area, 
resulting in smudges on copies.
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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).
2Open the front cover.
To open the front cover, see TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 
(p.25).
3Rotate the feeding roller in 
the direction of the arrow 
and gently remove the 
misfed paper from the exit 
area.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not 
touch the fusing unit when 
removing misfed paper. Doing 
so may cause a burn or other 
injury.
 Do not touch the photoconductive drum (green portion) when 
removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on 
copies.
 Do not remove the misfed paper from above the fusing unit. 
Unfixed toner on the paper may stain the paper transport 
area, resulting in smudges on copies.
Feeding roller 
						

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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 paper tray and remove 
the misfed paper. Then 
close the lower paper tray.
2Close the lower side cover.
3Close 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.
E: Misfeed in the RSPF/SPF
An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations: if the misfed original is seen 
from the original feeder tray, (A) in the original feeder tray; if the misfed original is not 
seen from the original feeder tray, (B) in the exit area or (C) under the feeding roller. 
Remove the misfed original following the instructions for each location. 
(A) Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently to the left and out 
from the original feeder tray. Close the feeding roller cover. Open and close 
the RSPF/SPF to clear the RSPF/SPF misfeed ( ) indicator. If the misfed 
original cannot be easily removed, proceed to (C).
When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and 
then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, 
the covers may be damaged.
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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 exit area until it locks in 
place.
A number may appear in the display after a minus sign, indicating the 
number of the originals that must be returned to the original feeder tray. 
Open and close the RSPF/SPF to clear the RSPF/SPF misfeed ( ) 
indicator, and then return the required number of originals. Then press 
the start ( ) key to resume copying.
Roller rotating knob
Reversing tray 
						

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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 feeding. 
The procedures for placing originals in 
the SPF, cleaning the SPF, and 
removing a misfeed are the same as 
for the RSPF. See Using the RSPF/
SPF (p.15), CLEANING THE UNIT 
(p.28) and E: Misfeed in the RSPF/
SPF (p.35).
250-sheet paper 
feed unit
(AR-D16) Single pass feeder 
(AR-SP5) Printer/Scanner 
Expansion Kit 
(AR-PG2)
AR-157E
AR-153E
Original guide
Feeding roller 
cover Original feeder tray
Original exit area
7OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT