Sharp AR-M150 Online Operation Manual Download

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Open the bypass tray, and
then open the side cover
while pressing the side
cover open button.

Push gently on both sides of
the front cover to open the
cover.

Gently pull the toner
cartridge out while pressing
the lock release lever.

• After removing the toner cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing

so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge
immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge.

• Dispose of the old toner cartridge in accordance with local

regulations.

Toner cartridge lock release lever

Note

Summary of Contents for AR-M150 Online

Page 1: ...DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL AR M150 AR M155 MODEL ...

Page 2: ...ete 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 above directives are not required If the AR M150 AR M155 is used...

Page 3: ...PIES NORMAL COPYING 20 SELECTING THE TRAY 23 MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER 24 REDUCTION ENLARGEMENT ZOOM 25 4 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC TWO SIDED COPYING 26 SORT COPY 29 COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER 2 IN 1 copy 31 CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING Margin shift 34 5 SET UP THE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE 36 BEFORE INSTALLATION 37 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 38 SETTING UP BUTTON...

Page 4: ...G AND MAINTENANCE DISPLAY MESSAGES 69 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE 71 PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE 75 MISFEED REMOVAL 79 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 83 SCAN HEAD LOCKING SWITCH 86 CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT 87 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 87 CLEANING THE MACHINE 88 9 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 90 FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT AR FX9 90 NETWORK EXPANSION KIT AR NB2 N 90 SINGLE PASS FEEDER AR S...

Page 5: ...le for consecutive holidays turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet When moving the machine be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet Do not cover the machine with a dust cover cloth or plastic film while the power is on Doing so may prevent heat radiation damaging the machine Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedur...

Page 6: ... copies Cautions on laser Trademark acknowledgements Microsoft Windows operating system is a trademark or copyright of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 and Windows XP are trademarks or copyrights of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries IBM and PC AT are trademarks of International Business Machines...

Page 7: ...he present recommended long term exposure limit for ozone is 0 1ppm 0 2mg m3 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 USB 2 0 compatible When connecting the machine by USB 2 0 Hi Speed mode be sure to read System requirements for USB 2 0 Hi Speed mode...

Page 8: ...etwork scanner Conventions used in this manual and online manual Illustrations of driver screens and other computer screens show the screens that appear in Windows XP Home Edition Some of the names that appear in these illustrations may differ slightly from the screens that appear in other operating systems The explanations in this manual assume that the person who will install the product and the...

Page 9: ...e power save indicator goes off A4 paper fed from paper tray The first copy time may vary depending on machine operating conditions and ambient conditions such as temperature 2 dpi dots per inch is unit that is used to measure resolution Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in a printed or scanned image High quality digital image High quality copying at 600 dpi is performed In ad...

Page 10: ...s and the status of the machine Laser printer function The accompanying printer driver can be installed to enable use of the machine as a printer Colour scanner function The accompanying scanner driver can be installed and the machine connected to a computer using a USB cable to enable use as a scanner Fax function option The optional Facsimile Expansion Kit can be installed to enable the machine ...

Page 11: ...it release lever Side cover Transfer charger Side cover open button Charger cleaner Bypass tray paper guides Paper holder arm Paper output tray Photoconductive drum SPF RSPF Option Exit area Reversing tray RSPF only 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 Bypass tray Original guides Document feeder tray Document feeder cover 6 4 12 Toner cartridge Interface USB connector Parallel connector 1 2 7 12 13 17 16 1 ...

Page 12: ...RSPF Error indicator This lights steadily or blinks when a paper misfeed or other error occurs TRAY SELECT key Use to select the paper tray that has the desired paper for copying Tray location indicator Indicates the selected paper tray The indicator blinks when the tray is out of paper or is not closed MENU key Press this key to select the paper size for copying to configure a user program or to ...

Page 13: ...ning is possible To begin copying press the START key The START key is also pressed to return to normal operation from auto power shut off mode CLEAR ALL key This returns all functions to the default settings When pressed in a setting menu this returns the settings and display to the initial state Shows the current copy ratio Shows the selected paper size Shows the number of copies that has been e...

Page 14: ...ne reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on when the CLEAR ALL key is pressed or when no keys are pressed for the preset AUTO CLEAR time following the end of a copy job When the machine reverts to the initial settings all settings and functions selected to that point are cancelled The AUTO CLEAR can be changed in the user programs p 62 If you use the machine in a country other th...

Page 15: ...power is on In this mode the power save indicator lights up Normal operation automatically resumes when a key on the operation panel is pressed an original is placed a print job is received Auto power shut off mode This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the p...

Page 16: ...opes that have labels or stamps attached These will damage the machine 3 When loading paper larger than A4 8 1 2 x 11 size do not use paper of weight greater than 105 g m2 28 lbs Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity Paper tray Standard paper Recycled paper A5 B5 A4 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 13 8 1 2 x 14 56 g m2 to 80 g m2 15 lbs to 21 lbs 250 sheets 1 The paper should not exceed the line on t...

Page 17: ...AY 1 Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops 2 Fan the paper and insert it into the tray Make sure that the edges go under the corner hooks Make sure that the paper is not torn is free of dust and has no wrinkles or curled edges Do not load paper above the maximum height line Exceeding the line will cause a paper misfeed If the paper is not fanned double feeds...

Page 18: ...oaded previously in the tray go to CHANGING A TRAY S PAPER SIZE SETTING p 19 When not using the machine for an extended period remove all paper from the paper tray and store it in a dry place If paper is left in the machine for an extended period the paper will absorb moisture from the air resulting in paper jams Note ...

Page 19: ...t be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray Do not use paper that is smaller than the original This may cause smudges or unclean images Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine This may cause smudges or unclean images Envelopes Do not use the following envelopes as misfeeds will occur Envelopes with metal tabs clasps strings h...

Page 20: ...ct the bypass tray Paper must be fed narrow side first into the feed slot Special papers such as transparency film labels and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray When copying onto transparency film remove each copy promptly Do not let copies stack up To close the bypass tray perform step 1 and then step 2 in the illustration and push the round projections at the right...

Page 21: ...dth of the paper and move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray The front guide is a slide type guide Grasp the locking knob on the guide and slide the guide to the indicator line of the paper to be loaded The left guide is an insert type guide Remove it and then insert it at the indicator line of the paper to be loaded The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machi...

Page 22: ...RT key Copying books or originals with folds or creases Press down on the document cover SPF RSPF while copying as shown If the document cover SPF RSPF is not completely closed shadows may appear on the copy or it may be fuzzy Straight originals with folds or creases well before placing The document glass can scan up to a A4 8 1 2 x 14 original When a copy is made the edges will not be copied imag...

Page 23: ...lect the number of copies and other copy settings and then press the START key Originals that are A5 to A4 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 to 8 1 2 x 14 and 52 g m2 to 90 g m2 14 lbs to 24 lbs can be used A maximum of 30 pages can be placed at once Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray Curled originals may cause misfeeds Place originals horizontally Before placing originals in ...

Page 24: ...l is placed in the SPF RSPF during this time the original will be automatically fed in and copying will begin with the same setting The stream feeding mode is disabled in STREAM FEEDING in the user programs p 63 Paper output tray extension When copying onto paper larger than A4 size pull out the paper output tray extension Paper holder arm The paper output tray has a paper holder arm The paper hol...

Page 25: ...CT key Each time you press the TRAY SELECT key the location indicated by the tray location indicator changes in the following order paper tray lower paper tray when the 250 sheet paper feed unit is installed bypass tray If you enter the wrong number press the CLEAR key and enter the correct number The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the paper tray or when the tray is n...

Page 26: ...T The exposure is raised for light areas and lowered for dark backgrounds to make text easier to read PHOTO Halftones in the photo are reproduced with greater clarity 1 Check the original and place the original s 2 Press the EXPOSURE key to select the original type The original image type changes as follows each time the EXPOSURE key is pressed AUTO TEXT PHOTO 3 If needed adjust the exposure level...

Page 27: ... key is pressed 100 86 70 50 25 400 200 141 100 78 64 50 25 400 200 129 Fine adjustment of the ratio The ratio can be adjusted from 25 to 400 in increments of 1 Use the key or the key for fine adjustment 4 Select the number of copies and any other copy settings and then press the START key The copy will be delivered to the paper output tray To return the ratio to 100 press the ZOOM key until 100 a...

Page 28: ...he short edge LONG EDGE Select when binding the paper at the long edge Original Paper Usable paper Document glass One sided original Two sides A5 B5 A4 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 13 8 1 2 x 14 The bypass tray cannot be used SPF RSPF One sided original Two sides Two sided original One side Two sided original Two sides A5 B5 A4 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 8 1 2 x 11 8 1 2 x 13 8 1 2 x 14 Special paper canno...

Page 29: ...mory 6 When START NEXT SCAN START PRINT appears remove the first original and then place the original that you wish to copy onto the back side of the paper on the document glass Close the document cover SPF RSPF Place the second original in the same orientation as the first original 7 Press the START key The copy will be delivered to the paper output tray If you need to clear the data scanned into...

Page 30: ... 1 TO 2 in step 2 select LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE and press the OK key LONG EDGE and SHORT EDGE are shown in the illustration on page 26 4 If you selec ted 2 TO 1 or 2 TO 2 press the key or key to select the original size and then press the OK key The following original sizes can be selected A4 B5 A5 8 5x14 8 5x13 8 5x11 5 5x8 5 5 Select the number of copies and any other settings and then press th...

Page 31: ...ave been scanned into memory 6 When all originals have been scanned press the key The copies are delivered to the paper output tray The number of pages that can be scanned varies depending on the original type photo text etc and the amount of memory allocated to the printer The amount of memory allocated to the printer can be changed with MEM FOR PRINTER in the user programs p 64 To clear the data...

Page 32: ... the RSPF is sort mode p 65 In this case go directly to step 4 A checkmark will automatically appear in the display p 11 If SORT AUTO SELECT is disabled the default output mode will be non sort mode Follow the steps below to select sort mode To cancel the sort copy job press the CLEAR key To cancel sort copy mode press the CLEAR ALL key If the memory becomes full If the memory becomes full while s...

Page 33: ...s the key to move to the ON position and then press the OK key An appropriate ratio setting will be automatically selected based on the size of the originals the size of the paper When using the document glass reduction is possible to 25 When using the SPF RSPF reduction is possible to 50 Certain combinations of original size and paper size 2 IN 1 copying cannot be used in combination with the mar...

Page 34: ... scanned image press the key 6 Replace the original with the next original and then press the START key Repeat step 6 until all originals have been scanned Copies will be output each time two originals have been scanned If the number of original pages is odd press the key after all pages have been scanned To clear the data in memory press the CLEAR key When the CLEAR key is pressed the number of c...

Page 35: ... size and then press the OK key The following original sizes can be selected A4 B5 A5 8 5x14 8 5x13 8 5x11 5 5x8 5 5 Select the number of copies and other settings and press the START key The copy is delivered to the paper output tray To cancel 2 IN 1 copying press the CLEAR key To cancel 2 IN 1 copy mode press the CLEAR ALL key 1 2 3 1 2 3 SP FUNC SPECIAL FUNCTION 2IN1 1 2 3 1 2 3 SP FUNC 2IN1 ON...

Page 36: ... until MARGIN SHIFT appears and then press the OK key This feature cannot be used with the 2 IN 1 feature The margin width can be changed with MARGIN WIDTH in the user programs p 64 Note that a margin is created by shifting the image and thus if the image is shifted too far the edge of the image may be cut off LONG EDGE SHORT EDGE SPF RSPF Document glass Margin Margin Original Copy A B AB AB AB No...

Page 37: ...ect LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE For the margin position see the previous page 5 Select the number of copies and other settings and then press the START key The copy is delivered to the paper output tray To cancel margin shift copying press the CLEAR key To cancel margin shift press the CLEAR ALL key MARGIN SHIFT ON OFF 1 2 3 1 2 3 SP FUNC MARGIN SHIFT LONG EDGE 1 2 3 1 2 3 SP FUNC Note ...

Page 38: ...r computer manual or ask the manufacturer of your computer Scanner driver USB only The scanner driver allows you to use the scanning function of the machine with TWAIN compliant and WIA compliant applications Sharpdesk Sharpdesk is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage documents and image files and launch applications Button Manager Button Manager allows you to use the sc...

Page 39: ...e print speed based on USB 2 0 specifications can only be attained if your computer is running Windows 2000 XP you are using a cable that supports USB 2 0 USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 certified and the cable is connected to a USB 2 0 port on your computer If the connection is made through a hub the hub must support USB 2 0 2 The printer driver that is installed will vary depending on the type of connection ...

Page 40: ...must first uninstall the software p 78 and then install it using the new connection method In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable If an error message appears follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem After the problem is solved the installation procedure will continue D...

Page 41: ...tton 9 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on and then connect the USB cable p 55 Windows will detect the machine and a Plug and Play screen will appear If you are running Windows 2000 XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click Continue Anyway or Yes After the installation a message prompting you to restart your computer may...

Page 42: ...d Play window will appear If this happens click the Cancel button to close the window and disconnect the cable 2 Insert the CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive 3 Click the start button click My Computer and then double click the CD ROM icon In Windows 98 Me 2000 double click My Computer and then double click the CD ROM icon 4 Double click the setup icon If you are running Windows 2000 XP and ...

Page 43: ...the software license and then click the Yes button 6 Read the Readme First in the Welcome window and then click the Next button 7 Click the Custom button 8 Click the MFP Driver button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button 9 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button ...

Page 44: ...stalling the Utility Software 12 Click the Button Manager button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button Follow the on screen instructions If you wish to install Sharpdesk click the Sharpdesk button in this window and follow the on screen instructions If you are running Windows XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signatur...

Page 45: ...tton or the Continue button as appropriate to continue the Sharpdesk installation If Skip is selected the Sharpdesk installation will continue without installing Sharpdesk imaging If Continue is selected Sharpdesk Imaging will be installed If Imaging for Windows is installed on your computer Sharpdesk Imaging will overwrite Imaging for Windows After the installation a message prompting you to rest...

Page 46: ...ndow and disconnect the cable 2 Perform steps 2 through 7 in CUSTOM INSTALLATION p 40 p 41 3 Click the MFP Driver button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button 4 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button If you are running Windows XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click Continue Anyway A...

Page 47: ...Utility Software button To install the Utility Software see Installing the Utility Software steps 12 and 13 on page 42 If you do not wish to install the Utility Software click the Close button A message will appear instructing you to connect the machine to your computer Click the OK button 8 Make sure that the power of the machine is turned on and then connect the USB cable p 55 Windows will detec...

Page 48: ...to close the window and disconnect the cable 2 Perform steps 2 through 7 in CUSTOM INSTALLATION p 40 p 41 3 Click the MFP Driver button To view detailed information on the software click the Display Readme button 4 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button If you are running Windows 2000 and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click ...

Page 49: ...elect the printer port and whether the machine is to be used as the default printer make the selections and click the Next button Select LPT1 for the printer port If LPT1 does not appear another printer or peripheral device is using LPT1 In this case continue the installation and after the installation is finished change the port setting so that the machine can use LPT1 This procedure is explained...

Page 50: ...11 This completes the installation of the MFP driver Using the machine as a shared printer If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network follow these steps to install the MFP driver in the client computer 1 Perform steps 2 through 7 in CUSTOM INSTALLATION p 40 p 41 If you are running Windows 2000 and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be s...

Page 51: ...ftware click the Display Readme button 3 The Welcome window will appear Click the Next button 4 When you are asked how the printer is connected select Connected via the network and click the Next button 5 When you are asked to select the printer port to be used click the Add Network Port button ...

Page 52: ...ton 8 When you are asked to select the model name select the model that your are using and click the Next button Follow the on screen instructions 9 You will return to the window of step 2 Click the Close button This completes the installation of the MFP driver If you are running Windows 2000 XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature be sure to click Con...

Page 53: ...with the scan menu on the machine Follow the steps below to link Button Manager to scanner events Windows XP 1 Click the start button click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Scanners and Cameras 2 Click the SHARP AR M155 icon and select Properties from the File menu 3 In the Properties screen click the Events tab 4 Select SC1 from the Select an event pull down menu ...

Page 54: ...nager E from the pull down menu and then click the Apply button Do the same for each ScanMenu through SC6 When the settings have been completed click the OK button to close the screen Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu 1 through 6 The scan settings for each of scan menu 1 through 6 can be changed with the setting window of Button Manager For the factory default settings of the scan menu...

Page 55: ...meras icon 3 Select SHARP AR M155 and click the Properties button In Windows Me right click SHARP AR M155 and click Properties in the pop up menu 4 In the Properties screen click the Events tab 5 Select SC1 from the Scanner events pull down menu If the Scanners and Cameras icon does not appear in Windows Me click view all Control Panel options Note ...

Page 56: ...h SC6 When the settings have been completed click the OK button to close the screen Button Manager is now linked to the scan menu 1 through 6 The scan settings for each of scan menus 1 through 6 can be changed with the setting window of Button Manager For the factory default settings of the scan menu and the procedures for configuring Button Manager settings see Button Manager Settings in the Onli...

Page 57: ...your computer please purchase a USB cable that supports USB 2 0 The machine s USB connector will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2 0 Hi Speed only if the Microsoft USB 2 0 driver is preinstalled in the computer or if the USB 2 0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional XP that Microsoft provides through its Windows Update Web page is installed To obtain the fastest USB 2 0 data transfe...

Page 58: ...e 1 Obtain an IEEE1284 shielded parallel interface cable 2 Insert the cable into the parallel interface connector located on the rear of the unit and fasten with clasps 3 Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer ...

Page 59: ...d mode below to verify that your system and the machine settings are configured appropriately The scanning feature is only available when Windows 98 Me 2000 XP and a USB connection are used The scanning feature is not available when Windows 95 NT 4 0 or a parallel connection is used System requirements for USB 2 0 Hi Speed mode The following system is required to use USB 2 0 Hi Speed mode Your com...

Page 60: ... file 4 Click the Print button or the OK button to begin printing The print job will be delivered to the paper output tray Cancelling a print job 1 Select printer mode with the MODE SELECT key on the operation panel of the machine and then press the CLEAR key or the CLEAR ALL key 2 CANCEL PRINT JOB will appear in the display Make sure that a checkmark appears in front of YES and press the OK key P...

Page 61: ...ected 2 Place the original p 20 3 Press the key or key to select the desired Button Manager scan menu setting 4 Press the START key to begin scanning Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times A misfeed has occurred paper misfeed or original misfeed in the SPF RSPF The user programs are being used The tray paper size is being set The machine is being used in copy mode The front cover or si...

Page 62: ...WAIN and WIA settings see the help file for the scanner driver or Windows Help OPERATION IN COPY PRINTER AND SCANNER MODES Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode copy mode or scanner mode 1 During two sided printing the copy job begins after the print job finishes 2 Printing is possible while scanning is taking place Printing via the paral...

Page 63: ...nglish folder and then double click the AR_M150_M155 pdf icon The window at right will appear 5 Click to read the online manual To close the online manual click the button located at the top right of the window Installing Acrobat Reader 1 Turn on your computer 2 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 Click the start button click My Computer and then double click the CD ROM icon In Windows95 98 ...

Page 64: ...re pressed for a preset period of time following the end of a copy job This program is used to select the period of time Auto clear time can also be disabled 2 PREHEAT MODE 1 30 SEC 2 1 MIN 3 5 MIN 4 30 MIN 5 60 MIN 6 120 MIN 7 240 MIN This function automatically switches the machine to a low power consumption state if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power ...

Page 65: ... the START key can be used 5 STREAM FEEDING 1 ON 2 OFF When copying using the SPF RSPF while SET ORIGINALS FOR STREAM FEEDING appears in the display after an original has been scanned about 5 seconds a subsequent original can be placed and automatically fed into the machine 6 LAYOUT IN 2IN1 1 PATTERN 1 2 PATTERN 2 Use this setting to select the layout pattern when two original pages are copied ont...

Page 66: ...e copying possible However NORMAL results in a slower copying speed Normally HI SPEED is selected to enable fast two sided copying 11 MARGIN WIDTH 1 5 mm 1 4 2 10 mm 1 2 3 15 mm 3 4 4 20 mm 1 Use this setting to set the margin width 12 MEM FOR PRINTER 1 30 2 40 3 50 4 60 5 70 Use this to change the proportion of machine memory used for printer mode 13 AUTO KEY REPEAT 1 ON 2 OFF Use this setting to...

Page 67: ...e mode is AUTO or TEXT 18 AE LEVEL ADJUST 1 SPF RSPF 2 DOCUMENT GLASS This is used to adjust the exposure level The automatic exposure level can be adjusted separately for the document glass and the SPF RSPF The factory default setting for the exposure level is centre 19 LANGUAGE 1 AMERICAN ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH 3 FRENCH 4 SPANISH 5 GERMAN 6 ITALIAN 7 DUTCH 8 SWEDISH 9 NORWEGIAN 10 FINNISH 11 DANISH 1...

Page 68: ... not function in copy mode 2 USB 2 0 MODE SWITCH 1 1 FULL SPEED 2 HI SPEED This sets the USB 2 0 data transfer speed To obtain the fastest speed when using the USB 2 0 connector first verify that your computer meets the system requirements operating system and driver and then use this program to change the USB 2 0 mode to Hi Speed Note that the setting should not be changed while running a TWAIN d...

Page 69: ...nge the setting of the selected item See USER PROGRAM p 62 to p 66 for the program code 4 Press the OK key Your selection appears briefly and then the previous screen appears If you mistakenly select the wrong item press the CLEAR key and repeat the procedure from step 2 To cancel a setting for a user program press the MENU key When AE LEVEL ADJUST is selected in the user programs and the OK key i...

Page 70: ...base setting beep is initially disabled If you wish to enable the base setting beep see SOUND AT DEFAULT on page 65 If you wish to change the volume of the beep signals or disable them see KEY TOUCH SOUND on page 65 The beep patterns of each type of beep signal are as follows Key entry beep One beep Invalid key beep Two beeps Base setting beep Three beeps Base settings The base settings are preset...

Page 71: ...per tray is not attached is attached incorrectly or has run out of paper The tray is indicated in 15 TRAY ADD PAPER CLOSE PAPER TRAY Error indicator Blinks CLEAR PAPER JAM A paper misfeed has occurred Remove the misfeed as explained in MISFEED REMOVAL 79 SPF RSPF JAM FRONT OR SIDE COVER OPEN CLOSE COVERS The cover is open Close the cover CLOSE THE SPF RSPF COVER The SPF RSPF cover is open Close th...

Page 72: ... change a user program setting while a copy or print job is in progress 62 INSTALL A TONER CARTRIDGE The toner cartridge is not installed correctly Reinstall the toner cartridge 83 NO XXXX SIZE TRAY There is no paper for printing Press the MODE SELECT key to switch to printer mode and follow the instructions in the display XXXX indicates paper size CHECK SPF RSPF START TO RESUME An original remain...

Page 73: ...ver The machine is in auto power shut off mode In auto power shut off mode all lights are off except the power save indicator Press the START key to resume normal operation 13 The scan head locking switch is locked Unlock the scan head locking switch 86 Copies are too dark or too light Select the correct original type for the original Select AUTO with the EXPOSURE key or press the key or key to ma...

Page 74: ...per size setting Be sure to change the tray s paper size setting whenever you change the size of paper loaded in the tray 19 Wrinkles appear in the paper or the image disappears in places The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range Use copy paper within the specified range 14 Paper curled or damp Do not use curled or crimped paper Replace with dry copy paper During periods when the...

Page 75: ...sfed paper 80 Too much paper is loaded in the tray If the stack of paper is higher than the indicator line on the tray remove some of the paper and reload so that the stack does not exceed the line 15 Some sheets of paper stick together Fan the paper well before loading it 21 The guides on the bypass tray do not match the width of the paper Adjust the guides to match the width of the paper 18 The ...

Page 76: ...tray is out of paper Load paper 15 The power save indicator is lit Other indicators are lit If other indicators are lit the machine is in preheat mode Press any key on the operation panel to resume normal operation 13 Only the power save indicator is lit If only the power save indicator is lit the machine is in auto power shut off mode Press the START key to resume normal operation 13 Error indica...

Page 77: ... start button and then click Control Panel In Windows 2000 click the Start button select Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click System In Windows 2000 double click the System icon 3 Click the Hardware tab and then click the Driver Signing button 4 Check What action do you want Windows to take File signature verification in Windows 2000 If Block has...

Page 78: ...in the list of devices 3 Click the icon beside Universal Serial Bus controllers Two items should appear your controller chipset type and Root Hub If these items appear you can use the USB port If the Universal Serial Bus controllers shows a yellow exclamation point or does not appear you must check your computer manual for USB troubleshooting or contact your computer manufacturer 4 Once you have v...

Page 79: ...ese items 4 Install the software as explained in INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE p 38 Another printer is using the parallel port when using a parallel cable If another printer is using the parallel port and printing is not possible using the machine follow the steps below to change the port setting of the other printer driver and make sure that the port of the printer driver for the machine is set to LPT1...

Page 80: ...k the start button and then click Control Panel In Windows 95 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 click the Start button select Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click Add or Remove Programs In Windows 95 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 double click the Add Remove Programs icon 3 Select SHARP AR M150 168 Series MFP Driver and Button Manager from the list and remove the software For more information refer to your operating ...

Page 81: ... the SPF RSPF the machine will stop and the error indicator will blink To remove a misfeed from the SPF RSPF see D Misfeed in the SPF RSPF p 82 1 Open the bypass tray and side cover in that order To open the bypass tray see Loading paper in the bypass tray p 18 To open the side cover see TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT p 84 2 Check the misfeed location Remove the misfed paper following the instruction...

Page 82: ... The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up B Misfeed in the fusing area 1 Lower 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 surface of the drum green portion of the photoconductive drum when removing the misfed paper Doing so may damage the drum an...

Page 83: ...isfeed in the fusing area p 80 2 Open the front cover To open the front cover see TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT p 84 3 Rotate the roller rotating knob 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 surface of the drum green por...

Page 84: ...document feeder cover and pull the original gently to the left and out from the document feeder tray Close the document feeder cover Open and close the SPF RSPF to clear the error indicator If the misfed original cannot be easily removed proceed to C B Open the SPF RSPF and rotate the roller to remove the misfed original from the exit area If the misfed original cannot be easily removed proceed to...

Page 85: ...low the procedure below to replace the toner cartridge RETURN X ORIGINAL S START TO RESUME will appear in the display Return the indicated number of pages to the document feeder tray Open and close the SPF RSPF to clear the error indicator and then return the required number of originals Press the START key to resume copying After the machine stops it may be possible to make a few more copies by t...

Page 86: ...er 3 Gently pull the toner cartridge out while pressing the lock release lever After removing the toner cartridge do not shake it or tap on it Doing so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge Put the old cartridge immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge Dispose of the old toner cartridge in accordance with local regulations Toner cartridge lock release lever Note ...

Page 87: ...the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place while pushing the lock release lever Remove the tape from the shutter Pull the shutter out of the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration Discard the shutter Grasp the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration Do not hold the cartridge by the shutter Be sure to only shake the cartridge before the toner seal is removed 4 or 5 time...

Page 88: ...lock the switch as shown below 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 Even after a new toner cartridge is installed the start indicator may not light up indicating copying cannot be restarted toner is not sufficiently fed In this case open and close the side cover The copi...

Page 89: ...number of copies SPF RSPF Total number of pages scanned using the SPF RSPF 2 SIDED PRINT Total number of pages printed by two sided print PRINTS Total number of pages printed the printer function FAX Total number of sent and received faxes FAX SEND Total number of sent faxes SCAN SEND Total number of scans TONER REMAINING The remaining number of pages that can be printed with the toner cartridge i...

Page 90: ...cleaner Do not spray flammable cleaner gas Gas from the spray may come in contact with the internal electrical components or high temperature parts of the fusing unit creating a risk of fire or electrical shock 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 di...

Page 91: ... 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 4 Return the charger cleaner to its original position Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button 5 Turn the power switch on p 12 Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along the groove of the transf...

Page 92: ...GLE PASS FEEDER AR RP8 The single pass feeder SPF the reversing single pass feeder RSPF hold up 30 originals for automatic feeding For the names of the parts of the SPF RSPF see PART NAMES p 9 Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies Some options may not be available in certain countries and regions For best copying results be sure to use only SHARP products Only genuine SHARP consumab...

Page 93: ...CTING THE TRAY p 23 Misfeed removal The copier will stop when a misfeed ocurs The misfeed indicator blinks or blinks in the display 1 Open the lower side cover under the bypass tray and remove the misfed paper If 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 2 Close the lower s...

Page 94: ... File menu and then click the Setup tab 4 Click the Utility tab 5 Select Two trays for Input tray option and click OK The printer driver closes This completes the settings needed to use the AR D16 Supply list Based on copying onto an A4 type paper at 6 toned area Interface cable Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer USB interface cable USB cable that supports USB 2 0 Parallel int...

Page 95: ...6 mm 15 64 trailing edge of the second copy of two sided copying Copying speed one sided copying at 100 copy ratio 15 copies min A4 Continuous copy Max 99 copies subtractive counter First copy time 1 Approx 9 6 sec Warm up time 1 Approx 0 sec Copy ratio Document glass Variable 25 to 400 in 1 increments total 376 steps Fixed preset 25 50 70 86 100 141 200 400 25 50 64 78 100 129 200 400 Exposure sy...

Page 96: ...ly Local voltage 10 For this machine s power supply requirement see the name plate located on the back of the machine Power consumption Max 1 0 kW Overall dimensions with bypass tray folded 518 mm W x 503 mm D 20 4 W x 19 8 D Weight 2 Approx 16 6 kg 36 6 lbs Approx 16 8 kg 37 1 lbs Dimensions 518 mm W x 503 mm D x 296 mm H 20 4 W x 19 8 D x 11 7 H Operating conditions Temperature 10 C to 30 C 50 F...

Page 97: ...ith Compression Interface IEEE 1284 compliant bi directional parallel interface USB 2 0 Full Speed Hi Speed compatible interface Interface cables USB cable USB cable that supports USB 2 0 Please purchase a commercially available USB cable Parallel cable Shielded type cable Please purchase a commercially available parallel cable ...

Page 98: ... color Protocol TWAIN WIA Windows XP only STI Interface USB 2 0 Full Speed Hi Speed compatible interface Drop out color Yes Supported operating systems Windows98 Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Professional Detailed information can be found in BEFORE INSTALLATION p 37 Void area Top and bottom edges 4 0 mm 5 32 due to scanner driver Right and left edges 4 5 mm 11 64 Interface c...

Page 99: ...D x 110 mm H 19 6 W x 15 0 D x 4 3 H Paper size A5 to A4 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 to 8 1 2 x 14 Paper weight 56g m2 to 80g m2 15 lbs to 21 lbs Paper capacity One paper tray with capacity for 250 sheets of 80g m2 21 lbs bond paper Weight 3kg 6 6 lbs Dimensions 498mm W x 395mm D x 88mm H 19 6 W x 15 6 D x 3 5 H Power supply Drawn from the machine As a part of our policy of continuous improvement SHARP reserves...

Page 100: ...another or over a network 3 Termination This license is effective until terminated You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the Software and related documentation and all copies thereof This License will terminate immediately without notice from SHARP and or SHARP S Licensors if you fail to comply with any provision of this License Upon termination you must destroy the Software and...

Page 101: ...L OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU AND NOT SHARP OR A SHARP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE AB...

Page 102: ...g the machine Cabinet 88 Document glass 88 SPF RSPF 88 SPF RSPF scanning window 88 Transfer charger 89 CLEAR ALL key 11 12 58 CLEAR key 10 20 21 23 29 30 58 79 Connecting the machine to your computer Parallel cable 56 USB cable 55 Convenient copy functions 26 Conventions used in this manual and online manual 6 ZOOM key 11 25 D Difference between models 7 Display 10 Display messages 69 Document cov...

Page 103: ... area 81 Mode indicators 10 MODE SELECT key 10 N Network expansion kit 90 Normal copying Document glass 20 SPF RSPF 21 Numeric keys 10 23 O Offset function during sort copy 30 Operation in copy printer and scanner modes 60 Operation panel 9 10 Optional equipment 90 Original guides 9 21 Original types 24 P Paper 14 Paper holder arm 9 22 Paper output tray 9 Paper output tray extension 9 22 Paper tra...

Page 104: ... 51 Sharpdesk 36 Short edge 26 Side cover 9 79 84 Side cover open button 9 Sort copy 29 Special papers 15 Specifications 92 SPF RSPF 9 SPF RSPF indicator 10 START key 11 20 21 Stream feeding mode 22 System configuration 90 System requirements for USB 2 0 57 T Toner cartridge 9 83 Toner cartridge lock release lever 84 Toner cartridge replacement 83 Transfer charger 9 Tray location indicator 10 69 T...

Page 105: ...wo sided copying Document glass 27 RSPF 28 Margin shift using 24 Sort copying using Document glass 29 SPF RSPF 30 Connecting the computer Acrobat Reader installing 61 Basic procedure for printing 58 Button Manager setting up Windows 98 Me 2000 53 Windows XP 51 Installing the software 38 Online manual using 61 Print job canceling 58 Printer mode using 58 Scanner mode using 59 Scanning from your com...

Page 106: ...MSDS 040 2376 2185 For more information 040 2376 2613 United Kingdom Sharp Electronics U K Ltd Telephone number for information 08705 274 277 France Sharp Electronics France S A Telephone number for information 01 49 90 34 00 Austria Sharp Electronics GMBH Telephone number for information 01 727 19 0 Italy Sharp Electronics Italy S P A Telephone number for information 02895951 Spain Sharp Electron...

Page 107: ... medical personnel Ingestion Rinse with water and drink several glasses of water If irritation or discomfort does occur consult medical personnel 5 FIRE FIGHTINGMEASURES Extinguishing Media Water CO2 foam and dry chemicals Special Fire Fighting Procedures None Fire and Explosion Hazards Toner material like most finely divided organic powders may forman explosive mixture 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASUR...

Page 108: ...t explosion like most finely divided organic powders Conditions to Avoid Electric discharge throwing into fire Materials to Avoid Oxidizing Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products CO CO2 and NOX Further Information None 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Ingestion oral LD50 2000mg kg Rats Inhalation No Data Dermal No Data Eye irritation Not an irritant Rabbits Skin irritation Not an ir...

Page 109: ...ly with all applicable rules or order under TSCA SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance None 311 312 Hazard Classification None EUInformation 1999 45 EC and 67 548 EEC Symbol Indication Not required R Phrase Not required 76 769 EEC All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under 76 769 EEC 16 OTHERINFORMAT...

Page 110: ... 01 49 90 34 00 Austria Sharp Electronics GMBH Telephone number for information 01 727 19 0 Italy Sharp Electronics Italy S P A Telephone number for information 02895951 Spain Sharp Electronics Espana S A Telephone number for information 93 581 97 00 Netherlands Sharp Electronics Benelux B V Telephone number for information 30 6359500 Europe Sweden Sharp Electronics Nordic AB Telephone number for ...

Page 111: ...oth Do not use vacuum cleaner when a large amount is released It like most finely divided organic powders is capable of creating a dust explosion 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Technical Measures None Precautions None Safe Handling Advice 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 Try not to disperse the partic...

Page 112: ...ed 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 classification is based upon the development of lung tumors in rats receiving chronic inhalation exposures to free carbon black at levels that induce particle overl...

Page 113: ...quired R Phrase Not required 76 769 EEC All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under 76 769 EEC 16 OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Rating USA Health 1 Flammability 1 Reactivity 0 WHMIS Legislation Canada This product is not a controlled product References IARC 1996 IARC monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans Vol 65 Printing Pr...

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