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Getting started

CAUTIONS

Follow the cautions below when using this copier.

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The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed
paper.

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Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.

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Do not switch the copier rapidly on and off. After turning the copier off, wait
10 to 15 seconds before turning it back on.

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Copier power must be turned off before installing any supplies.

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Place the copier on a firm, level surface.

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Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.

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When the copier is not used for long time, for example for consecutive holidays,
turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.

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When moving the copier, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the
power cord from the outlet.

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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.

Cautions on laser

Wave length

785 nm ±15 nm

Pulse times

(4.0 µs ±4 ns)/7 mm

Output power

0.25 mW - 0.50 mW

Summary of Contents for AR-155

Page 1: ...ODEL AR 155 AR 155N GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE COPIER TROUBLE APPENDIX OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3 12 20 23 29 38 42 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page ...

Page 2: ...T ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Caution This product contains a low power laser device To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qual...

Page 3: ...COPYING 12 Stream feeding mode 16 EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT PHOTO COPYING 16 REDUCTION ENLARGEMENT ZOOM 17 BYPASS FEED including special paper 18 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 20 TONER SAVE MODE 20 USER PROGRAMS power save modes auto clear time stream feeding mode 21 Setting the power save modes auto clear time and stream feeding mode 21 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES 22 ...

Page 4: ...in the paper feed area 30 B Misfeed in the fusing area 30 C Misfeed in the transport area 31 D Misfeed in the RSPF 32 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 35 STATUS INDICATORS 36 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 37 6 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 38 SUPPLIES 40 Types and sizes of copy paper 40 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 42 250 SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR DE9 43 Part names 43 Loading copy pap...

Page 5: ...ventions 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 Cautions the user that damage to the copier or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not prope...

Page 6: ...the copier in a humid or dusty location When the copier is not used for long time for example for consecutive holidays turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the 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...

Page 7: ...eding through the reversing single pass feeder RSPF can be performed Toner save mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10 User programs allow setting modification of functions for customer s needs Automatic two sided copying can be performed Scan once Print many This copier is equipped with a 1 page memory buffer This Memory allows the copier to scan an original once only and make up to 9...

Page 8: ...r Side cover Power cord socket Power switch Handle Cover for optional printer interface A printer expansion kit is optional Bypass tray guides Bypass tray Paper output tray Paper output tray extension Handle Side cover open button TD cartridge lock release button TD cartridge Drum cartridge Drum cartridge handle Transfer charger Fusing unit release lever Charger cleaner ...

Page 9: ...cified copy quantity zoom copy ratio user program code and error code ON LINE indicator Lights up when the machine is used as a printer To use the 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 ex...

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: ...ny object Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct sunlight Doing so will damage the surface green portion of the drum cartridge poor print quality Store spare supplies such as drum cartridges and TD cartridges in a dark place without removing from the package before use If they are exposed to direct sunlight poor print quality may result Do not touch the surface green portion of the drum cartri...

Page 12: ...dth 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 B Paper guide A 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: ... 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 LOADING COPY PAPER ...

Page 14: ...rientation can be selected between Turn on Long Edge and Turn on Short Edge A A A A A A A A When making two sided copies from the original table the copy paper size must be A4 8 1 2 x 11 When making two sided copies from the RSPF letter legal and invoice sizes can be used Non standard size paper cannot be used When making two sided copies from the RSPF a multiple number of copies cannot be set Whe...

Page 15: ...iginals face up in the document feeder tray Before feeding originals in the document feeder tray be sure to remove any staples or paper clips from them Before placing curled or wavy originals into the document feeding tray be sure to flatten them If not original misfeeds may result The RSPF indicator on the operation panel will light up If this indicator does not light up the originals are not pro...

Page 16: ...urred A book an original which has been folded or a crumpled original Select the desired original to copy mode A When copying in the one sided to one sided mode Ensure that no indicator is lit among the original to copy indicators B When copying in a one sided to two sided mode Use the original to copy key to select the desired one sided to two sided copying mode Turn on Long Edge or Turn on Short...

Page 17: ... of copies using the two copy quantity keys when copying from the original table or copying in a 1 sided copy mode from the RSPF 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 set the units digit from 0 to 9 This key will not change the tens digit Press the left copy quantity...

Page 18: ...disabled the print key must be pressed each time the originals are set even immediately after completion of a copy run from the RSPF The default setting of the stream feeding mode is ON See page 21 USER PROGRAMS 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 e...

Page 19: ...e display will return to the copy quantity display To reset the ratio to 100 press the copy ratio selector key repeatedly until the 100 indicator lights up To select a preset copy ratio To select a zoom ratio Preset reduction and enlargement ratios are 50 70 81 141 and 200 50 64 78 129 and 200 When a zoom or key is pressed the ZOOM indicator will light up and the zoom ratio will be displayed in th...

Page 20: ...ge must be smaller than the paper or media for copying If the original image is bigger than the paper or media this may cause smudges on the edges of the copies Open the bypass tray and extend the tray To close the bypass tray perform step1 and then step 2 in the illustration and push the round projections at the right of the tray until the tray clicks into place Set the paper guides to the copy p...

Page 21: ...19 2 Making copies 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 BYPASS FEED ...

Page 22: ...pier 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 the auto power shut off mode press the print...

Page 23: ...er 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 cancelled as desired Setting the power save modes auto clear time and stream feeding mode Press and hold down the l...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...more copies by taking theTD cartridge out of the copier shaking it horizontally then reinstalling it If copying is not possible after this operation replace the TD cartridge During a long copy run of a dark original the ready 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...

Page 26: ...the tab to your side to remove the cover 4 or 5 times Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place 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 If the covers are c...

Page 27: ...t 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 Gently pull the TD cartridge out while pressing the lock release button To remove the TD cartridge see page 23 step 2 Hold the handle of the drum cartridge and gently pull the cartridge out Dispose of the old drum cartridge...

Page 28: ...y and then close the side cover If the covers are closed in the wrong order the covers may be damaged Drum cartridge life To find out how many more copies can be made before the 18 000 mark is reached follow the procedure described below Press and hold down the light and dark keys simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators and blink and appears in the display Press and h...

Page 29: ...or malfunction Cabinet Wipe the cabinet with a soft clean cloth Original table and original cover Stains on the glass cover or RSPF roller will also be copied Wipe the glass cover and RSPF roller with a soft clean cloth If necessary dampen the cloth with a glass cleaner Original table Original cover RSPF roller Transfer charger If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy the transfer charger may b...

Page 30: ...ger 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 the side cover open button Turn the power switch on When copier is not in use To prevent entry of dust and foreign matter store the cop...

Page 31: ...SPF misfeeds an original sheet the copier will stop and the RSPF misfeed indicator will blink while the misfeed indicator will remain off For a misfeed of originals in the RSPF see D Misfeed in the RSPF on page 32 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 f...

Page 32: ...h 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 Misfeed in the fusing area Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration Fusing unit relea...

Page 33: ...r 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 the way as shown in the illustration Fusing unit release lever Push gently on both sides of the front cover to open the cover While you are lowering the fusing unit release ...

Page 34: ...ur at one of three locations if the misfed original is seen from the document feeder tray A in the document feeder tray if the misfed original is not seen from the document 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 docu...

Page 35: ...ersing tray into the exit area until it locks in place C If the original does not move easily into the 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 pri...

Page 36: ...34 5 Copier trouble MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When indicator lights up service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required Contact your SHARP dealer as soon as possible ...

Page 37: ...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 _ 40 10 10 _ 29 40 41 Paper misfeeds frequently 27 Striped copies Is transfer charger clean Clean the t...

Page 38: ...copier securely _ TD cartridge must be replaced Replace it with a new one TD cartridge replacement required indicator Indication See page Cause and remedy CH is steadily lit in the display The paper tray indicator is blinking CH is blinking in the display Misfeed indicator Blinking RSPF misfeed indicator The TD cartridge is not installed Check if the cartridge is installed Side cover is open Close...

Page 39: ...de Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds The photo indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink One or two exposure indicators corresponding 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...

Page 40: ...of the second copy of two sided copying Copy speed 15 copies min one sided copying Continuous copying Max 99 copies subtractive counter First copy time 9 6 sec normal copying mode Approximately Copy ratio Variable 50 to 200 in 1 increments total 151 steps Fixed 50 70 81 100 141 200 50 64 78 100 129 200 Exposure system Original table Moving optical source slit exposure stationary platen with automa...

Page 41: ...ing 71 dB A Standby Background noise level Sound Pressure Level LPA bystander positions Copying 40 dB A Standby Background noise level Noise emission measurement in accordance with ISO 7779 Optional equipment GDI expansion kit AR PG1 PCL expansion kit AR PB9 250 sheet paper feed unit AR DE9 First copy time may differ depending on operating conditions such as power supply voltage and room temperatu...

Page 42: ...nternational DL 110mm x 220mm International C5 162mm x 229mm Commercial 10 4 1 8 x 9 1 2 Monarch 3 7 8 x 7 1 2 Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps plastic snappers string closures windows linings self adhesive patches or synthetic materials These will cause physical damage to the copier For paper weighing from 104 to 130 g m2 28 to 34 5 lbs A4 8 1 2 x 11 is the maximum size that can be fed...

Page 43: ...lies in a location that is clean and dry at a stable temperature not exposed to direct sunlight 2 Store copy 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 ...

Page 44: ... meet your particular needs The options include the following 250 sheet paper feed unit AR DE9 GDI expansion kit AR PG1 PCL expansion kit AR PB9 The GDI expansion kit AR PG1 and PCL expansion kit AR PB9 cannot be used together at a time exclusive combination This option is not used for the copier operation For description of this option see the separate manual ...

Page 45: ...unit 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 It blinks and the misfed paper is not see...

Page 46: ...paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 80 g m2 21 lb bond paper Weight Approx 3 kg 6 6 lbs Dimensions 498 mm W x 395 mm D x 88 mm H 19 6 W x 15 6 D x 3 5 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 indica...

Page 47: ...allation location 8 L Light key 16 Loading copy paper 10 M Maintenance user maintenance 27 maintenance required indicator 34 Manual exposure 16 Manual feeding 18 Misfeed removal fusing area 30 lower paper feed area 43 paper feed area 30 RSPF 32 transport area 31 N Names operation panel 7 part 6 O ON LINE indicator 7 Operation panel part names 7 Options 42 Original cover 6 Original guides 6 13 Orig...

Page 48: ... 40 Specifications copier 38 paper 40 Status indicators 36 storage of supply 41 INDEX T TD cartridge indicator 7 36 replacement 23 Toner save mode 20 Total number of copies 22 Transfer charger 6 27 Troubleshooting 35 Two sided copying 12 U User maintenance cabinet 27 original cover 27 original table 27 transfer charger 27 Z Zoom 17 ...

Page 49: ...but very unusual Health 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 car...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...alation Skin 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 classificat...

Page 52: ...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 55: ... so marked please read I for ON and for OFF Caution For a complete electrical disconnection pull out the main plug The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible The CE mark logo label is affixed on an equipment in case that the directives described in the above sentence are applicable to the product This sentence is not applicable in any country where the a...

Page 56: ...1999 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA 2000C KS TINSE0369QSZZ AR 155 AR 155N SHARP CORPORATION ...

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