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Copier trouble?

TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the SHARP service center.

See
page:

Solution

Copier does not
operate.

Blank copies

Copier plugged in?

Problem Possible

cause

Plug the copier into a grounded
outlet.

Power switch on?

Turn the power switch on.

Side cover closed
securely?

Gently close the side cover.

Front cover closed?

Gently close the front cover and
then close the side cover.

Is the original placed face
down on the original
table?

Place the original face down on
the original table.

Power save ( )
indicator on.

Is the copier in the
preheat mode?

Press any key to cancel the
preheat mode.

Adjust the exposure manually.

Adjust the automatic exposure
level.

Is original image too dark
or too light?

Is the copier in the
automatic exposure
mode?

Is the copier in the auto
power shut-off mode?

Press the print (

) key to

cancel the auto power shut-off
mode.

Copies are too
dark or too light.

Is the copier in the photo
exposure mode?

Cancel the photo exposure
mode.

Dust, dirt,
smudges appear
on copies.

Original table or original
cover dirty?

Clean regularly.

Use a clean original.

Original smudged or
blotchy?

Paper misfeeds
frequently.

Striped copies

Is transfer charger clean?

Clean the transfer charger.

Non-standard paper
used?

Use standard paper. If using
special papers, feed the paper
through the bypass tray.

Paper curled or damp?

Store copy paper flat in the
wrapper in a dry location.

Pieces of paper inside
copier?

Paper damp?

Remove all pieces of misfed
paper.

Paper guides in the paper
tray not set properly?
Too much paper in the
paper tray or bypass tray?

Set the guides properly
depending on the paper size.
Remove excessive paper from
the tray.
Use copy paper within the
specified range.

Replace with dry copy paper. If
the copier is not used for a long
time, remove the paper from the
paper tray and store it in its
wrapper in a dry location.

Is the copy paper too
heavy?

Images rub off
the copy easily.

Summary of Contents for AR-151

Page 1: ...MODEL AR 151 GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE COPIER TROUBLE APPENDIX OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3 12 19 22 26 33 36 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page ...

Page 2: ...ct against loss or theft record and retain for reference the copier s serial number located on the back of the unit Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number ...

Page 3: ... BYPASS FEED including special paper 16 TWO SIDED COPYING 17 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 19 TONER SAVE MODE 19 USER PROGRAMS power save modes auto clear time stream feeding mode 20 Setting the power save modes and auto clear time 20 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 21 4 SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 22 Toner cartridge life 24 USER MAINTENANCE 2...

Page 4: ... INDICATORS 31 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 32 6 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 33 SUPPLIES 34 Types and sizes of copy paper 34 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 36 SINGLE PASS FEEDER AR SP3 37 Part names 37 Specifications 37 Using the SPF 37 Stream feeding mode 38 Misfeed in the SPF 38 250 SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR DE9 40 Part names 40 Loading copy paper 40 Misfeed removal 40 Specifications 41 I...

Page 5: ...ribes only the copier features For description of the printer features and facsimile features see their separate manuals Conventions used in this manual In this manual the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the copier Warns the user that injury to the user or damage to the copier may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed ...

Page 6: ... outlet When moving the copier be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet Do not cover the copier with a dust cover cloth or plastic film while the power is on Doing so may prevent heat radiation damaging the copier Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure SAFETY PREC...

Page 7: ...oximately 10 User programs allow setting modification of functions for customer s needs Scan once Print many The copier is equipped with a 1 page memory buffer This Memory allows the copier to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies This feature allows for improved workflow reduced operating noise from the copier and reduced wear and tear on the scanning mechanism This feature provides...

Page 8: ... lever Charger cleaner Original table Operation panel Paper tray Front cover Side cover open button Original cover Side cover Power cord socket Power switch Handle Handle Cover for optional printer interface A printer expansion kit is optional Bypass tray guides Bypass tray Paper output tray Paper output tray extension Photoconductive drum ...

Page 9: ...e copier as a printer an optional printer expansion kit is needed ON LINE key Changes between the on line and off line modes when the PCL expansion kit has been installed and a PCL printer is used Changes modes from the off line to on line when the GDI expansion kit has been installed and a GDI printer is used DATA indicator Indicates that the printer is receiving or processing print data To use t...

Page 10: ...Do not install your copier 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 The copier should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirement...

Page 11: ...ge concentration However since the small amount that is emitted may have an objectionable odor it is advisable to place the copier in a ventilated area CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Be careful in handling the copier as follows to maintain the performance of this copier Do not drop the copier subject it to shock or strike it against any object Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry place without removin...

Page 12: ...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 Paper guide Paper guide Fan the copy 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 ...

Page 13: ...G COPY PAPER Gently push the paper tray back into the copier After loading copy paper to cancel the blinking P without restarting copying press the clear key The P in the display will go out and the ready indicator will light up ...

Page 14: ...he paper output tray extension Turn the power switch on The ready indicator will light up The copier will enter a power save mode once the set time has elapsed without any copier operation after the last copy of a run is made or power is turned on The settings of the power save modes can be modified See page 20 USER PROGRAMS The copier will return to the initial settings a preset amount of time af...

Page 15: ...original cover lightly If the original cover is not securely closed the copies may be striped or blurred A book an original which has been folded or a crumpled original Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity keys Press the clear key to clear an entry if a mistake is made A single copy can be made with the initial setting i e when 0 is displayed Press the right copy quantity key to se...

Page 16: ...inal The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects Simply lift the original cover straight up To reattach the original cover reverse the above procedure EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT PHOTO COPYING Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs the exposure level can be adjusted in five...

Page 17: ...print key REDUCTION ENLARGEMENT ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 50 to 200 in 1 increments Set the original and check the copy paper size Use the copy ratio selector key and or zoom keys to select the desired copy ratio To verify a zoom setting without changing the zoom ratio press and hold down the co...

Page 18: ...ass tray automatically feeds up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper and also feeds special papers such as transparency film and labels one sheet at a time Copy paper measuring from 3 1 2 x 5 1 2 to 8 1 2 x 14 and in the weight range of 14 to 34 5 lbs can be used in this tray For paper weighing from 28 to 34 5 lbs 8 1 2 x 11 is the maximum size Place the original face down on the original table Ali...

Page 19: ...special purpose papers must be fed individually When copying onto transparency film remove each copy promptly Do not let copies stack up When loading an envelope make sure that it is straight and flat Print face Press the tray select key to select the bypass tray Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper Press the print key TWO SIDED COPYING Two sided copying can be made on this copier...

Page 20: ...e original cover Make sure that the first and second originals are oriented in the same way on the original table For tablet binding turn the first copy over left to right as shown below For booklet binding turn the first copy over top to bottom not shown Feed the first copy into the bypass tray Press the tray select key to select the bypass tray and press the print key Be sure to feed the copy pa...

Page 21: ...To copy from the preheat mode make desired copier selections and press the print key using the normal copying procedure Auto power shut off mode When the copier enters the auto power shut off mode the power save indicator will light up and other indicators will go out The auto power shut off mode saves more power than the preheat mode but requires a longer time before starting copying To copy from...

Page 22: ...ly The toner save mode is now active To return to the standard mode repeat the procedure but use the dark key to select exposure level 5 in step 3 USER PROGRAMS power save modes auto clear time stream feeding mode The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set changed or canceled as desired Setting the power save modes and auto clear time Press and hold down the light and da...

Page 23: ...60 min 5 120 min 4 Stream feeding 0 OFF 1 ON mode 5 Auto power shut 0 OFF 1 ON off mode Factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk Press the print key The right hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored To change the setting or to set another mode press the clear key The copier will return to step 2 Press the light or dark key to return to th...

Page 24: ...y indicator may blink the indicator light up and the copier stop even though toner is left The copier will feed toner up to 2 minutes and then the ready indicator will light up Press the print key to restart copying Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button Then push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover Push the ...

Page 25: ...e while pushing the lock release lever Pull out the shutter and remove it from the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button The indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up When closing the covers be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover ...

Page 26: ...splayed Press the light or dark key All the alarm indicators will go out USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to get clean sharp copies Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the copier Before cleaning be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet Do not use thinner benzene or other volatile cleaning agents Doing so may cause deformation dis...

Page 27: ... of transfer charger gently slide the cleaner to the left end and then remove it Repeat this operation two or three times 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 Return the charger cleaner to its original position Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near...

Page 28: ...sed When the SPF misfeeds an original sheet the copier will stop and the SPF misfeed indicator will blink while the misfeed indicator will remain off For a misfeed of originals in the SPF see page 38 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button Check the misfeed location Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each locati...

Page 29: ...damage the drum and cause smudges on copies If the paper has been fed through the bypass tray do not remove the misfed paper through the bypass tray Toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area resulting in smudges on copies Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button The misfeed indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up B Misfe...

Page 30: ...he fusing unit Unfixed toner on the paper may stain the paper transport area resulting in smudges on copies Raise 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 ready indicator will light up C Misfeed in the transport area Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all t...

Page 31: ... out and the ready indicator will light up 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 DEVELOPER REQUIRED When the indicator lights up the developer should be replaced DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN Contact your service cente...

Page 32: ...l the auto power shut off mode Copies are too dark or too light Is the copier in the photo exposure mode Cancel the photo exposure mode Dust dirt smudges appear on copies Original table or original cover dirty Clean regularly Use a clean original Original smudged or blotchy 34 10 10 26 34 35 Paper misfeeds frequently 25 Striped copies Is transfer charger clean Clean the transfer charger Non standa...

Page 33: ...t in the display The paper tray indicator is blinking CH is blinking in the display Misfeed indicator The toner cartridge is not installed Install the toner cartridge If CH is blinking even if the cartridge is installed properly contact your SHARP service center immediately Side cover is open Close the side cover securely by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button P is blink...

Page 34: ...rresponding to the automatic exposure level which has been selected will light up Press the light or dark key to lighten or darken the automatic exposure level as desired If exposure level 2 is selected the two left handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously Also if level 4 is selected the two right handmost indicators for that level will light up simultaneously Press the expo...

Page 35: ...en with automatic exposure Copy paper feed One paper tray with automatic feed 250 sheets one bypass tray with 50 sheet automatic feed capability Fusing system Heat rollers Development system Magnetic brush development Light source Xenon lamp Resolution Scan 400 dpi Output 600 dpi Memory 6MB Power supply AC 120V 10 60 Hz 2 Power consumption 1 000 W Overall dimensions 31 9 W x 19 D 809 mm W x 483 mm...

Page 36: ... may be some deviations from these values in individual units SUPPLIES Types and sizes of copy paper For best results use only paper recommended by SHARP Type of paper Type of media Size Weight feeding Paper tray Standard paper Letter 8 1 2 x 11 15 lbs to 21 lbs Legal 8 1 2 x 14 Invoice 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 A4 210 mm x 297 mm B5 182 mm x 257 mm A5 148 5 mm x 210 mm Bypass tray Standard paper and Letter 8...

Page 37: ... through the bypass tray Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies 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 Proper storage 1 Store the supplies in a location that is clean and dry at a stable temperature not ex...

Page 38: ...paper feed unit AR DE9 Facsimile expansion kit AR FX3 GDI expansion kit AR PG1 PCL expansion kit AR PB9 These options are not used for the copier operation For description of these options see their separate manuals The following options cannot be used together exclusive combinations Single pass feeder AR SP3 and facsimile expansion kit AR FX3 PCL expansion kit AR PB9 and facsimile expansion kit A...

Page 39: ... 6 lbs 3 kg Dimensions 19 6 W x 15 D x 4 3 H 498 mm W x 380 mm D x 110 mm H 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 Using the...

Page 40: ...l has been fed by the SPF While this indicator is blinking any new originals placed in the document feeder tray will be fed and copied automatically If the stream feeding mode has been disabled the print key must be pressed each time the originals are set even immediately after completion of a copy run from the SPF The default setting of the stream feeding mode is ON See page 20 USER PROGRAMS Misf...

Page 41: ... If the original does not move easily into the SPF exit area remove it in the direction of the arrow while rotating the knob A number may appear in the display after a minus sign indicating the number of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray Clear the misfeed and return the required number of originals Then press the print key to resume copying SINGLE PASS FEEDER AR SP3 ...

Page 42: ...nit is the same as for the paper tray in the copier See page 10 The method of changing the copy paper size is also the same for the paper tray in the copier See page 10 Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed occurs The misfeed indicator blinks or blinks in the display Open the lower side cover under the bypass tray and remove the misfed paper If blinks and the misfed paper is not seen...

Page 43: ...ray with capacity for 250 sheets of 21 lb bond paper Weight Approx 6 6 lbs 3 kg Dimensions 19 6 W x 15 6 D x 3 5 H 498 mm W x 395 mm D x 88 mm H Power supply Drawn from the copier 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...

Page 44: ...Copy ratio 15 D Dark key 15 Developer replacement required indicator 29 E Enlargement 15 Exposure adjustment 14 F Facsimile expansion kit AR FX3 34 36 Features 5 Fixed copy ratio 16 Fusing unit release lever 6 27 28 G GDI expansion kit AR PG1 34 36 I Installation location 8 L Light key 15 Loading copy paper 10 M Maintenance user maintenance 24 maintenance required indicator 29 Manual exposure 14 M...

Page 45: ...r 7 Reduction 15 Replacement toner cartridge 22 S Single pass feeder AR SP3 misfeed in the SPF 38 part names 37 specifications 37 using the SPF 37 INDEX Special paper 34 Specifications copier 33 paper 34 Status indicators 31 Storage of supply 35 Stream feeding mode 20 38 T Toner cartridge indicator 7 31 life 24 replacement 22 Toner save mode 19 Total number of copies 21 Transfer charger 6 25 Troub...

Page 46: ...ealth Hazards Acute oral toxicity LDL0 of this toner is over 2 000mg kg Mutagenicity The result of Ames test is negative Carcinogenicity In 1996 the IARC reevaluated carbon black as a Group 2B carcinogen possible human carcinogen This classification is given to chemicals for which there is inadequate human evidence but sufficient animal evidence on which to base an opinion of carcinogenicity The c...

Page 47: ...ve Use of a dust mask is recommended when handling a large quantity of toner or during long term exposure as with any non toxic dust Engineering Control Ventilation Not required Work Hygienic Practice Inhalation should be minimized as with any non toxic dust Steps to be taken in case of Spill or Leak Sweep up or clean up with vacuum cleaner Waste Disposal Method Waste material may be dumped or inc...

Page 48: ...Ingestion No No Possible but very unusual Health Hazards Acute oral toxicity LDL0 of this toner which is included in this developer is over 2 000mg kg Mutagenicity The toner which is included in this developer has been tested on Ames test The result is negative Carcinogenicity In 1996 the IARC reevaluated carbon black as a Group 2B carcinogen possible human carcinogen This classification is given ...

Page 49: ...rsonal Protection Information Respiratory Eye Protection and Protective Glove None required under normal use Engineering Control Ventilation Not required Work Hygienic Practice Not required Steps to be taken in case of Spill or Leak Sweep up or clean up with vacuum cleaner Waste Disposal Method Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal state and local envi...

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Page 51: ...echnician for help NOTICE BE SURE TO ASK YOUR AUTHORIZED SHARP DEALER ABOUT THE WAR RANTY THAT YOUR SELLING DEALER EXTENDS TO YOU In order to assure you the end user of warranty protection Sharp extends a limited warranty to each of its authorized dealers and in turn requires each of its authorized dealers to extend its own warranty to you on terms that are no less favorable than those given to th...

Page 52: ...PRINTED IN CHINA 2000M KS TINSE0461QSZZ AR 151 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07430 2135 www sharp usa com SHARP CORPORATION ...

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