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Sharp AR-5420 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 AR-5420...
  • Page 2 Shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with EMC regulations. Do not make copies of anything which is prohibited from copying by law. The following items are normally prohibited from copying by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.
  • Page 3 If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.

  • Page 5: Cautions On Using

    CAUTIONS Cautions on using Follow the cautions below when using this unit. Warning: • 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. •...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    Cautions on handling Be careful in handling the unit as follows to maintain the performance of this unit. Do not drop the unit, 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 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MAINTENANCE USING THE MANUAL ....4 TONER CARTRIDGE PART NAMES ....... 5 REPLACEMENT ......22 OPERATION PANEL..... 6 TONER CARTRIDGE LIFE..24 CLEANING THE UNIT ....25 LOADING PAPER TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT PAPER........... 7 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY..8 TROUBLESHOOTING ....27 BYPASS FEED (including special STATUS INDICATORS....28 paper) ..........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This chapter provides basic information for using the unit. USING THE MANUAL The operation manual contains explanations of how to operate the unit, important considerations, and maintenance procedures. To get the most out of the unit, please read the operation manual. Please keep the operation manuals in a suitable location that will allow for convenient future reference.

  • Page 9: Part Names

    PART NAMES Original cover Multi-bypass tray Toner cartridge Photoconductive drum Power switch Original table Handle Operation panel Power cord socket Front cover Fusing unit release lever Paper tray Transfer charger Bypass paper guides Charger cleaner Side cover Side cover open button Paper output tray Paper output tray extension...

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    OPERATION PANEL A5 A4 A4 B5 A4 A5 Tray select key Exposure mode selector key and 11 9 Use to select a paper feed station indicators (paper tray or multi-bypass tray). (p.10) Use to sequentially select the exposure modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO. Paper feed location indicators 12 10 Selected mode is shown by a lit...

  • Page 11: Loading Paper

    LOADING PAPER .Follow the steps below to load paper into the tray. PAPER For best results, use only paper recommended by SHARP. Type of paper Type of media Size Weight feeding Paper tray Standard paper 56g/m 80g/m Letter Legal Invoice...

  • Page 12: Loading The Paper Tray

    LOADING THE PAPER TRAY Raise the handle of the paper tray and pull the paper tray out until it stops. Adjust the paper guides on the paper tray to the copy paper width and length. Squeeze the lever of paper guide and slide the guide to match with the width of the paper.
  • Page 13 Gently push the paper tray back into the unit. • After loading paper, to cancel the blinking without restarting copying, press the clear ( ) key. The in the display will go out and the start ( ) indicator will light up. •...

  • Page 14: Bypass Feed (Including Special Paper)

    BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The multi-bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Paper measuring from A6 to A4 and in the weight range of 56g/m to 128g/m can be used in this tray. (For paper weighing from 105g/m to 128g/m ), A4 is the maximum size.)
  • Page 15 Set the paper guides to the paper width. Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the multi-bypass tray. Print face • Paper must be fed narrow side into the feed slot. • Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the multi-bypass tray.

  • Page 16: Making Copies

    MAKING COPIES This chapter explains basic and other copying functions. The unit is equipped with a one-page memory buffer. This memory allows the unit to scan an original once only and make up to 99 copies. This feature improves workflow, reduces operation noise from the copier, and provides higher reliability by reducing wear and tear on the scanning mechanism.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord

    CONNECTING THE POWER CORD If you use the unit in a country other than the country where the unit was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the unit into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the unit will result.
  • Page 18 About the scan head The scan head lamp remains on constantly when the unit is in the ready condition (when the start ( ) indicator is illuminated). The unit adjusts the scan head lamp periodically to maintain copying quality. At this time, the scan head moves automatically.

  • Page 19: Original Placement

    ORIGINAL PLACEMENT • The original table can read up to A4 original. • Image loss 4mm can occur at the leading and trailing edges of the copies. Also image loss 4.5mm in total can occur along the other edges of the copies. •...

  • Page 20: Set The Copy Quantity

    SET THE COPY QUANTITY Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( ) keys when copying from the original table. • 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.

  • Page 21: Automatic Exposure Adjustment

    Automatic exposure adjustment This automatic exposure level will remain in effect until you change it again by this procedure. The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. Press the exposure mode selector key to select the PHOTO ( ) mode.

  • Page 22: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. Set the original and check the paper size. Use the copy ratio selector key and/or ZOOM ( ) keys to select the desired copy ratio.

  • Page 23: Special Functions

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Use these functions as needed. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Toner save mode (page 19) Reduces toner consumption by approximately 10%. Power save modes (page 20) The unit has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.

  • Page 24: User Programs

    Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The MANUAL ( ) indicator will go out and the PHOTO ( ) indicator will begin to blink. The light and dark indicator marked "5" will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active.

  • Page 25: Displaying Total Number Of Copies

    Program Mode Parameters 10 sec., 2 30 sec., *3 60 sec., Auto clear time 90 sec., 5 120 sec., 6 30 sec., 2 60 sec., 3 5 min., Preheat mode 30 min., 5 60 min., 6 120 min., 240 min. Auto power shut- off ON, 2 mode...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    This chapter describes how to replace the toner cartridge and how to clean unit. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximise the life and performance of SHARP copiers.
  • Page 27 Gently pull the toner cartridge Toner cartridge lock out while pressing the lock release lever 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.

  • Page 28: Toner Cartridge Life

    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 start ( ) indicator will light up. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Unit

    CLEANING THE UNIT Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the unit. 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.

  • Page 30: Transfer Charger

    Transfer charger 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. (p.14) Ensure that the multi-bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting The Unit

    TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting. TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your authorised service representative. Problem Possible cause Solution Page Unit plugged in? Plug the unit into a grounded outlet. Power switch on? Turn the power switch on.

  • Page 32: Status Indicators

    When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the relevant page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Indication Cause and remedy...

  • Page 33: Misfeed Removal

    MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the unit will stop because of a misfeed. Open the multi-bypass tray, and side cover, in that order. To open the multi-bypass tray, see "The multi-bypass tray" (p.10). To open the side cover, see "TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT"...
  • Page 34 A: Misfeed in the paper feed area Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks, and the misfed paper is not seen from the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 35 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the transport area". The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper.

  • Page 36: Developer Required

    When the developer replacement required ( ) indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTORIZED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your service centre as soon as possible. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When maintenance ( ) indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Model AR-5420 Type Digital laser copier, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Paper tray 250 sheets Multi-bypass tray 50 sheets Paper output tray 200 sheets Original sizes Max. A4 Original feed 1 sheet...

  • Page 38: About Supplies

    Along the other edges in totals. Not includes toner and drum cartridges. 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 39: Index

    INDEX Display..........6 Displaying total number of copies ..21 About supplies ........34 Alarm indicator - Developer replacement required indicator......6, 28, 32 Exposure adjustment......16 - Maintenance indicator ..6, 28, 32 Exposure mode indicator....6, 16 - Misfeed indicator ....6, 28, 29 Exposure mode selector key ..
  • Page 40 Operation panel ........5 Side cover ........... 5 Original placement ......15 Side cover open button ....... 5 Original table ........5 Specifications ........33 Start indicator ........6 Start key ........6, 12, 21 Status indicators........ 28 Paper ........... 7 Paper feed location indicator ....
  • Page 41 INDEX BY PURPOSE Cleaning the unit Removing paper jams - Cabinet ......... 25 - Fusing area ........30 - Original cover ....... 25 - Paper feed area......30 - Original table ........ 25 - Transport area......31 - Transfer changer ......26 Replacing the toner cartridge ....
  • Page 42 CAUTION ADVARSEL CLASS 3B INVISIBLE LASER USYNLIG KLASSE 3B RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE VARNING LASERSTRAHLUNG DER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING KLASSE 3B, WENN KLASS 3B NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR...
  • Page 43 SHARP Manufacturing France S.A. Route de Bollwiller 68360 SOULTZ FRANCE...
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