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- Page 1 MODEL AR-5015 N AR-5120 DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page • GETTING STARTED • MAKING COPIES • STATUS INDICATORS • GENERAL INFORMATION • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AR-5015 N AR-5120...
- Page 2 CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this copier. The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper. Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes. Place the copier on a firm, level surface. Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty location.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION ....... . . 2 MAIN FEATURES ....... . 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . -
Page 4: Introduction
For quick reference during copier use, keep this manual in a handy location. Some models may not be available in some countries. AR-5120 is equipped with two paper trays while AR-5015 N is equipped with one paper tray. The illustrations in this manual are mainly for AR-5015 N. -
Page 5: Main Features
High-speed laser copying First-copy time is only 7.2 seconds (except in a power save mode or immediately after power on). Copying speed is 15 copies/min. (AR-5015 N) or 20 copies/min. (AR-5120), which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency. -
Page 6: Part Names And Functions
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall layout Platen cover Paper tray Place the original on the original table and close the Holds 250 sheets of copy paper. platen cover before copying starts. (AR-5120 is equipped with two paper trays.) Original table Side cover Place the document to be copied here. - Page 7 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Toner cartridge lock release lever Fusing unit release levers Use to unlock the toner cartridge. Lower to remove misfed paper. The fusing unit is hot. Toner cartridge Contains toner. Take care in removing paper. Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
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Page 8: Operation Panel
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Operation panel Not used INTERRUPT ( ) key and indicator (p. 25) POWER SAVE ( ) indicator (p. 43) Interrupts a copy run. Lights up when the copier is in a preheat mode. SPF indicator (p. 57) Copy quantity display Lights up when originals are set in the optional SPF. - Page 9 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS The illustration on the left shows the operation panel of AR-5015 N. The portion of the operation panel of AR-5120 that is different from AR-5015 N is shown above. Zero key AUTO PAPER SELECT ( ) indicator Use as part of numeric keys to enter copy quantity.
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Page 10: Copier Installation
COPIER INSTALLATION Improper installation may damage the copier. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the copier is moved. If the copier is moved from a cool place to a warm place, condensation may form inside the copier. Operation in this condition will cause poor copy quality and malfunctions. -
Page 11: Cautions On Handling
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. -
Page 12: Loading Copy Paper
LOADING COPY PAPER To save space, this copier has been designed with one (AR-5015 N) or two (AR-5120) adjustable front-loading trays, which are easily opened for paper loading. For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. (See page 50.) The paper required (... - Page 13 LOADING COPY PAPER Changing the copy paper size in the tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place. Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper.
- Page 14 LOADING COPY PAPER To set the selected paper size, press the PAPER SIZE ENTER ( ) key. The selected paper feed location indicator will blink and the corresponding paper size (which is currently set) indicator will light up steadily. All other indicators except the START ( ) key indicator will go out.
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Page 15: Auditing Accounts
AUDITING ACCOUNTS If this copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, it will not function until an assigned 3-digit account number has been entered. See page 39 for setting the auditing mode. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, “–––” will appear in the copy quantity display in the initial conditions. -
Page 16: Normal Copying
NORMAL COPYING Turn the power switch on. It will take about 35 seconds for the copier to warm up. However, you Power on can make desired settings and press the START ( ) key during warm-up. Copying will start after warm-up. If the copier has been programmed in the auditing mode, the START key ( ) indicator will not light up and “–––... - Page 17 Press the CLEAR ( ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. When copying from the optional SPF on AR-5015 N, only one copy per original can be made. The number of copies cannot be changed. Press the START ( ) key.
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Page 18: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Reduction and enlargement ratios can be selected either automatically with the AUTO IMAGE ( key or manually with the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and/or the zoom ( ) keys. The zoom function enables precise copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Automatic Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. - Page 19 REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. Use the PRESET RATIO selector ( ) keys and the zoom ( ) keys to select the desired copy ratio. To select a preset reduction or enlargement copy ratio, press the key repeatedly until the indicator for the desired copy ratio is lit.
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Page 20: Bypass Feed (Special Paper)
BYPASS FEED (special paper) The bypass tray is used to copy onto transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers. Up to 100 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray. For special purpose papers, the original image must be smaller than the paper or media for copying. - Page 21 BYPASS FEED (special paper) Press the TRAY SELECT ( ) key to select the bypass tray. Leave the copy quantity at 0 if using special papers. Set the number of copies if using standard copy paper or envelopes. Press the START ( ) key.
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Page 22: Two-Sided Copying
TWO-SIDED COPYING Two-sided copies can be made on this copier using the bypass tray. Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using any of the paper feed stations. Replace the first original with the second original and close the platen cover. -
Page 23: Xy Zoom
XY ZOOM The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be Original Copy changed independently. To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature, set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature first and then the XY ZOOM feature. (Enlargement cannot be set.) Place the original on the original table and close the platen cover. - Page 24 Set the number of copies. When copying from the optional SPF on AR-5015 N, only one copy per original can be made. The number of copies cannot be changed.
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Page 25: B/W Reverse
B/W REVERSE Original Copy The B/W REVERSE feature is used to reverse black and white areas. When the B/W REVERSE feature is selected, the exposure mode will be automatically set to the MANUAL mode. Other exposure modes cannot be selected. Even if this feature is cancelled, the MANUAL mode will not automatically be cancelled. -
Page 26: Dual Page Copy
DUAL PAGE COPY Original Copy The DUAL PAGE COPY feature produces individual copies of two documents placed side by side on the original table. It is especially useful when copying books and other bound documents. If the AUTO IMAGE feature has been selected, this feature cannot be selected. -
Page 27: Interrupting A Copy Run
Select the desired available copier functions. Set the number of copies. When copying from the optional SPF on AR-5015 N, only one copy per original can be made. The number of copies cannot be changed. Press the START ( ) key. -
Page 28: Automatic Exposure Adjustment
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the optional SPF respectively. To set the level for the optional SPF, place an original in the document feeder tray and make sure that the SPF indicator lights up before proceeding to step 1. -
Page 29: Toner Save Mode
TONER SAVE MODE This mode reduces toner consumption by approximately 10% in the automatic and manual exposure modes. Copies will be lighter but still adequate for general use. Selection of this mode does not affect the PHOTO mode. Follow the procedure below for setting the toning level. Press the AUTO/MANUAL/PHOTO ( ) key to select the MANUAL (... -
Page 30: Toner Cartridge Replacement
SHARP products. cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator The package of SHARP toner has the Genuine blinks, the toner cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed. Supplies label. Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below. -
Page 31: Toner Cartridge Life
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Gently insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place while pushing the lock release lever. If dirt or dust is adhered to the toner cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. Remove the tape from the shutter. Pull the shutter out of the toner cartridge as shown in the illustration. -
Page 32: Misfeed Removal
If paper is accidentally torn during removal, be sure to remove all pieces. First confirm the misfeed location. AR-5015 N AR-5120 P. 58) P. 58) P. 30, 33) P. 30, 33) P. - Page 33 MISFEED REMOVAL Check the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions for each location in the illustration below. If paper is misfed here, proceed to B. Misfeed in the fusing area . If the misfed paper is seen from this side, proceed to C.
- Page 34 MISFEED REMOVAL Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the Roller rotating knob arrow. Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal. Return the release levers to their operating positions. Fusing unit release lever The fusing unit is hot.
- Page 35 MISFEED REMOVAL Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out. Misfeed in the paper tray (upper paper tray in AR-5120) Before opening the paper tray, be sure to confirm that there is no misfed paper in the copier.
- Page 36 MISFEED REMOVAL Misfeed in the lower paper tray (AR-5120 only) Grasp the handle of the lower side cover and gently open the cover. Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. If the misfed paper is not seen in step 2, gently lift and pull out the lower paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
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Page 37: Developer Required
DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORISED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service centre as soon as possible. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your service centre as soon as possible. -
Page 38: User Programs
USER PROGRAMS The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or cancelled as desired. List of user programs This copier has the following user programs. Program No. Program name Description Auto clear time Sets the auto clear time. The copier returns to the initial settings when the auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made. -
Page 39: Setting The User Programs
USER PROGRAMS Setting the user programs Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm indicators ( ) blink and “– –” appears in the copy quantity display. Enter a program number using the numeric keys. The selected program number will blink in the copy quantity display. - Page 40 USER PROGRAMS Select the desired parameter using the numeric keys. The entered parameter number will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. The parameters are shown in the table below. For example, to change the setting of the auto power shut-off timer to 60 min., press key 2.
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Page 41: Settings For Auditing Accounts
USER PROGRAMS Settings for auditing accounts Settings of user programs No. 10 to 15 varies with the program number. For setting of all programs, first follow steps 1 to 3 in “Setting the user programs” on page 37 to select a program. (1. Press the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds. - Page 42 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 12: Account number change Program No. 12 is used to change account numbers. When program No. 12 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “12E” will appear in the copy quantity display.
- Page 43 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 14: Number of copies per account Program No. 14 is used to display the total number of copies made against each account number. When program No. 14 is entered, an account number will appear in the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “14E”...
- Page 44 USER PROGRAMS Program No. 15: Resetting account Program No. 15 is used to reset all accounts or to reset any desired individual account. When program No. 15 is entered, “0” will blink on the right side of the copy quantity display. If no account number has been registered, “15E”...
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Page 45: Power Save Modes
POWER SAVE MODES The copier has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reduce the cost of operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two power save modes are preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode. User programs The preheat activation time and the auto power shut-off time have been preset at the factory to 90 sec. - Page 46 POWER SAVE MODES Setting the power save modes The time that elapses before the copier enters a power save mode after any operation is made can be set manually. This time is set with user program No. 2 for the preheat mode and user program No. 3 for the auto power shut-off mode.
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Page 47: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential for clean, sharp copies. Please take a few minutes to regularly clean your copier. Original table and platen cover Stains or dirt on the original table or platen cover will also be copied. Wipe the original table and platen cover with a soft, clean cloth. - Page 48 USER MAINTENANCE Transfer charger cleaning If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean the charger using the following procedure. Turn the power switch off. Open the bypass tray. Lift slightly on the side cover and slide the cover out until it stops.
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Page 49: Copier Trouble
COPIER TROUBLE? Problem Solution Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. Copier plugged in? See page 8. Copier does not operate. Power switch ON? Turn the power switch ON. See page 14. See pages 14 and 26. Copies are too dark or Copy density properly adjusted? too light. - Page 50 Original smudged or blotchy? Use a clean original. Copies are smudged or Is the indicator on? Developer is required. Contact your SHARP dirty. service centre as soon as possible. See page 35. Is the indicator on? Maintenance is required. Contact your SHARP service centre as soon as possible.
- Page 51 Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Please contact your SHARP service centre immediately if a problem persists after checking the above. Self-diagnostic function An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into the copier. Should the copier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem and stop the copier to prevent damage.
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Page 52: Supplies
These will cause physical damage to the copier. For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Special papers except envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray. Up to 10 envelopes can be set at one time. -
Page 53: Genuine Supplies Statement
Standard supplies for this copier that are to be replaced by the user are copy For best copying results, be sure to use only paper and toner cartridge. SHARP products. Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label. GENUINE SUPPLIES Proper storage... -
Page 54: Specifications
Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure function Copy paper feed One (AR-5015 N) or two (AR-5120) paper trays with automatic feed (250 sheets each), one bypass tray with automatic feed (100 sheets) Fusing system Heat roller... - Page 55 AR-5120: Approx. 36.5 kg Toner cartridge included Copier dimensions AR-5015 N: 590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D) x 470 mm (H) AR-5120: 590 mm (W) x 531 mm (D) x 552 mm (H) Operating conditions Temperature: 15°C to 30°C...
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Page 57: Optional Equipment
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS Page SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) ..... . 56 Part names ........56 Specifications . -
Page 58: Single Pass Feeder (Ar-Sp2)
Dimensions 583 mm (W) x 435 mm (D) x 131 mm (H) As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. -
Page 59: Using The Spf
Set the number of copies (AR-5120 only) and press the START ( ) key. With AR-5015 N, only one copy per original can be made. The number of copies cannot be changed. The AR-5120 copier is equipped with a 1-page memory buffer. The number of copies can be specified. -
Page 60: Misfeed Removal
SINGLE PASS FEEDER (AR-SP2) Misfeed removal If an original misfeed occurs in the SPF, the copier will stop and the red indicator which indicates an original misfeed will blink. Location A Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently Feeding roller cover to the left and out from the document feeder tray. - Page 61 INDEX Auto clear ....... . . 7, 36 Maintenance Automatic exposure adjustment ....26 –...
- Page 62 INDEX Special paper ....... . 18 Specifications – copier ........52 –...
- Page 63 MEMO...
- Page 64 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
- Page 65 In some areas, the “POWER” switch positions are marked “ I ” and “ ” on the copier instead of “ON” and “OFF”. If your copier is so marked, please read “ I ” for “ON” and “ ” for “OFF”. Caution! For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.
- Page 66 AR-5015 N/AR-5120 SHARP CORPORATION Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper PRINTED IN CHINA 2002L TINSE0806QSZZ...