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OPERATION PANEL

Original to copy key and indicators

: 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.)

: One-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 exposure indicators

Use 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. 21)

Alarm indicators

: Developer replacement required

indicator (p. 32)

: Misfeed indicator (p. 27)
: Toner cartridge replacement required

indicator (p. 23)

: Maintenance indicator (p. 32)

RSPF indicator 

(p. 13)

RSPF misfeed indicator 

(p. 30)

Copy ratio selector key and copy ratio
indicators

Use to sequentially select preset reduction/
enlargement copy ratios.
Selected copy ratio is shown by a lit indicator.
(p. 17)

Zoom indicator 

(p. 17)

Copy ratio display (%) key

 (p. 17)

Display

Displays the specified 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 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 the copier as a
printer, an optional PCL expansion kit is
needed.

Power save indicator

Lights up when the copier is in a power save
mode. (p. 20, 21)

Tray select key

Use to select a paper feed station (paper tray
or bypass tray). (p. 19)

Paper feed location indicators

Light up to show the selected paper feed
station.

Zoom keys

Use to select any reduction or enlargement
copy ratio from 50 to 200% in 1% increments.
(p. 17)

Copy quantity keys

Use to select the desired copy quantity (1 to
99). (p. 15)

Use to make user program entries. (p. 21)

Clear key

Press to clear the display, or press during a
copy run to terminate copying. (p. 15)

Press and hold down during standby to
display the total number of copies made to
date. (p. 22)

Print key and ready indicator

Copying is possible when the indicator is on.

Use to set a user program.

Summary of Contents for AR-156

Page 1: ...MODEL AR 156 GETTING STARTED MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE COPIER TROUBLE APPENDIX OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3 12 20 23 27 36 40 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: ...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: ...feed area 28 B Misfeed in the fusing area 28 C Misfeed in the transport area 29 D Misfeed in the RSPF 30 DEVELOPER REQUIRED 32 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 STATUS INDICATORS 34 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT 35 6 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS 36 SUPPLIES 38 Types and sizes of copy paper 38 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 40 250 SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT AR DE9 41 Part names 41 Loading...

Page 5: ... describes only the copier features For description of the printer features see their separate manual 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 Cautions the user t...

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: ...m 99 sheets can also be performed Automatic document feeding 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 th...

Page 8: ...able Operation panel Paper tray Front cover Original cover 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 Transfer charger Fusing unit release lever Charger cleaner Photoconductive drum ...

Page 9: ... the specified 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 th...

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: ...he 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 removing from the package before use If...

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: ...ion 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 letter 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 When making two s...

Page 15: ...originals 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 p...

Page 16: ...ped or blurred 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...

Page 17: ...mber 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 quan...

Page 18: ...sabled 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 exp...

Page 19: ...released the 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 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 the display ...

Page 20: ...an 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 paper width Insert the...

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: ...d 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 the auto power shut off mode press the p...

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 canceled as desired Setting the power save modes auto clear time and stream feeding mode Press and hold down the li...

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: ...e below 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 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...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...0 will be displayed 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 def...

Page 28: ...f the 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 ne...

Page 29: ...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 30 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 30: ...ss 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 release lever G...

Page 31: ... 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 l...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...eplaced DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN Contact your service center as soon as possible MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When indicator lights up service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required Contact your service center as soon as possible ...

Page 35: ...ss 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 _ 38 10 10 _ 27 38 39 Paper misfeeds frequently 26 Striped copies Is transfer charger clean Clean th...

Page 36: ...aced Replace it with a new one Toner 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 toner cartridge is not installed Install the toner cartridge If CH is blinking even if the cartridge is installed properly contact...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...d copying Copy speed 15 copies min one sided copying Continuous copying Max 99 copies subtractive counter First copy time 9 6 s normal copying mode Approximately Copy ratio Variable 50 to 200 in 1 increments total 151 steps Fixed 50 64 78 100 129 200 Exposure system Original table Moving optical source slit exposure stationary platen with automatic exposure RSPF Moving original Copy paper feed One...

Page 39: ...sitions 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 temperature As a part of our policy of continuous improvement SHARP reserves the right to...

Page 40: ...Commercial 10 4 1 8 x 9 1 2 Monarch 3 7 8 x 7 1 2 International DL 110 mm x 220 mm International C5 162 mm x 229 mm 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 28 to 34 5 lbs 8 1 2 x 11 is the maximum size that can be fed through the b...

Page 41: ...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 42: ... 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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...G1 37 40 I Installation location 8 L Light key 16 Loading copy paper 10 M Maintenance user maintenance 25 maintenance required indicator 32 Manual exposure 16 Manual feeding 18 Misfeed removal fusing area 28 lower paper feed area 41 paper feed area 28 RSPF 30 transport area 29 N Names operation panel 7 part 6 O ON LINE indicator 7 Operation panel part names 7 Options 40 Original cover 6 Original g...

Page 46: ...36 paper 38 Status indicators 34 Storage of supply 39 Stream feeding mode 16 21 INDEX T Toner cartridge indicator 7 34 life 25 replacement 23 Toner save mode 20 Total number of copies 22 Transfer charger 6 26 Troubleshooting 33 Two sided copying 12 U User maintenance cabinet 25 original cover 25 original table 25 transfer charger 26 Z Zoom 17 ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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...

Page 51: ...ration Sharp Plaza Mahwah NJ 07430 2135 so that Sharp can try to help assure complete satisfaction of all the warranty rights to which you are entitled from the authorized dealer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including in...

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