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Sharp AR-M160 Operation Manual

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AR-M160
AR-M205
MODEL
AR-M160
AR-M205
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
• BEFORE USING
THE MACHINE
• COPY FUNCTIONS
• CONVENIENT COPY
FUNCTIONS
• PRINTER/SCANNER
FUNCTIONS
• USER SETTINGS
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
• PERIPHERAL DEVICES
AND SUPPLIES
• APPENDIX
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  • Page 1 AR-M160 AR-M205 MODEL AR-M160 AR-M205 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL • BEFORE USING THE MACHINE • COPY FUNCTIONS • CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS • PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS • USER SETTINGS • TROUBLESHOOTING • ROUTINE MAINTENANCE • PERIPHERAL DEVICES AND SUPPLIES • APPENDIX...
  • Page 2 Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Authorized Sharp Copier Service Department Number ➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣➢➣ This operation manual is also used for the AR-M160 J / AR-M205 J.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CAUTIONS... 3 ● CAUTIONS ON USING... 3 ● IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE ... 3 ● CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ... 4 ● ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION... 5 USING THE MANUAL ... 5 ● ABOUT THE OPERATION MANUALS... 5 ● THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE INDICATIONS ... 5 ●...
  • Page 4 USER SETTINGS ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL ... 42 ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE... 43 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS ... 44 ● USER PROGRAMS ...44 ● SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM ...47 SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE... 48 ● AUDITING MODE ...48 ●...

  • Page 5: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Follow the cautions below when using this machine. CAUTIONS ON USING 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. Caution: •...

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection and disconnection. Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded. Connect the machine to a power outlet which is not used for other electric appliances.

  • Page 7: Environmental Information

    Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal (Landscape) orientation (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17") do not contain the "R" in their size indication. ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    20CPM Available • Platen cover (AR-VR5) [Option] • Reverse Single Pass Feeder (AR-RP6) [Option] Two (250 x 2) AR-M160 16CPM Not available • Platen cover (AR-VR5) [Standard] • Single Pass Feeder (AR-SP6) [Option] One (250 x 1)

  • Page 9: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying • First-copy time* at 300 dpi* is only 7.2 seconds. • Copying speed is 20/16 copies per minute at 600 dpi, This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity. First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.

  • Page 10: The Machine

    Chapter 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Document feeder cover (when the SPF/RSPF is installed) /document cover (when the document cover is installed) Open to make copies from the document glass. (p.18) Document glass Place an original that you wish to scan face down...
  • Page 11 Parallel port Connect to your computer to use the printer function. (Software Setup Guide) USB 2.0 port (when the dual function board is installed) Connect to your computer to use the printer and scanner functions. (Software Setup Guide) Document feeder tray (when the SPF/RSPF is installed) Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up here.

  • Page 12: Operation Panel

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL AR-M160 SCAN MENU key Use to scan by means of the provided Button Manager software. (p.41) SCAN key/indicator Press to switch the machine to scanner mode and scan by means of the provided Button Manager software.(p.40) The indicator blinks during scanning...
  • Page 13 9 10 11 12 AUDIT CLEAR ORIGINAL DATA SORT GROUP ORIGINAL 2 IN 1 AUTO SIZE 4 IN 1 TEXT PHOTO EDGE ERASE CENTER MARGIN SHIFT 1 3 5 ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER POWER SAVE indicator Lights up when the machine is in a power save mode. (p.12) Display Shows the set number of copies, as well as the copy...

  • Page 14: Power On And Off

    POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. POWER ON Turn the power switch to the "ON" position It will take about 45 seconds for the machine to warm up. While the machine is warming up, the POWER SAVE indicator will blink.

  • Page 15: Loading Paper

    ● There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. Before using special paper, contact a SHARP service center. ● Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable. Size 5-1/2"...

  • Page 16: Loading Paper

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER Make sure that the machine is not copying or printing, and then follow these steps to load paper. Loading the paper tray Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. Push the pressure plate down until it locks in place.

  • Page 17: Loading The Bypass Tray

    • When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps (not the closure flap). • Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray.

  • Page 18: Changing A Tray's Paper Size Setting

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Envelopes Do not use the following envelopes, as misfeeds will occur. • Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or windows. • Envelopes with rough fibers, carbon paper, or glossy surfaces. • Envelopes with two or more flaps. •...
  • Page 19 Squeeze the lock lever of the front guide and slide the front guide to match the width of the paper, and move the left guide to the appropriate slot as marked on the tray. Left guide Front guide • 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.

  • Page 20: Copy Functions

    Chapter 2 COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure adjustment. NORMAL COPYING This section explains how to make a regular copy. If "Auditing mode" has been enabled (p.51), enter your 3-digit account number. Copying from the document glass Open the document cover/SPF/RSPF, and place the original.

  • Page 21: Document Feeder Tray

    Copying from the SPF/RSPF Make sure that an original has not been left on the document glass. Close the SPF/RSPF. Adjust the original guides to the size of the original(s). Set the original(s) face up in the document feeder tray. G Insert the original into the document feeder tray as far as it will go.
  • Page 22 COPY FUNCTIONS Auto paper select mode When the AUTO PAPER SELECT indicator lights up, "Auto paper select mode" is enable. This function automatically selects the paper that is the same size as the original (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, "8-1/2"...

  • Page 23: Making A Copy Darker Or Lighter

    MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed.

  • Page 24: Setting The Number Of Copies

    COPY FUNCTIONS SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies. ● The set number of copies appears in the display. A maximum of 999 copies (factory default setting) can be set. ● If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display showing "0".

  • Page 25: Manual Ratio Selection

    Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key. The AUTO IMAGE indicator lights up and the AUTO appropriate ratio for the IMAGE original size and paper size is selected. (The indicator of the selected ratio will light up.) • If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator blinks, Note change the orientation of the placed original.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Vertical And Horizontal Copy Ratios Separately

    COPY FUNCTIONS SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY RATIOS SEPARATELY The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently. Example: Reduction only in the horizontal direction. • This feature cannot be used with the 2 IN 1 or 4 IN 1 feature. (p.34) Note •...
  • Page 27 Use the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys ( ) and [Zoom] keys ( to change the copy ratio in the horizontal direction. Press the [PRESET RATIO] selector keys ( ) to select a ratio close to the desired ratio, and then press the [Zoom] keys ( the ratio in increments of 1%.

  • Page 28: Two-Sided Copying Using The Bypass Tray

    TWO-SIDED COPYING USING THE BYPASS TRAY To perform manual two-sided copying, follow these steps. Example: Copying originals A and B onto each side of one sheet of paper Copy original A. Copied original A Original A Copied original A Original A Place original B as shown below.

  • Page 29: Automatic Two-Sided Copying

    AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING On models that support automatic two-sided copying, two originals placed on the document glass can be copied onto each side of a single sheet of paper. In addition, an RSPF can be used to copy two originals onto one sheet of paper, or one two-sided original onto two sheets of paper, or one two-sided original onto each side of one sheet of paper.

  • Page 30: Using The Rspf

    COPY FUNCTIONS Using the document glass Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass and close the document cover. Select the original size. (p.18) Press the [ORIGINAL TO COPY] key, and make sure that the indicator is lit.

  • Page 31: Copying

    IMAGE ROTATION IN DUPLEX COPYING This function is used to invert the top and bottom of the image on the front side of the paper during two-sided copying. Hold down the [ORIGINAL TO COPY] key until the indicator blinks. The currently set setting ORIGINAL TO COPY code blinks in the first digit of the number of...

  • Page 32: Dual

    DUAL PAGE COPYING A dual page original can be automatically separated into two pages during copying. This feature is convenient for making copies of books and other dual page originals on individual sheets of paper. • 8-1/2" x 11" paper is used for dual page copying. Note •...

  • Page 33: Interrupting A Copy Run

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, the copy run will resume using the original copy settings. Interrupt copying is not possible when the user programs are being configured, or when automatic two-sided Note copying, sort/group copying, or 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 copying is being performed.

  • Page 34: Rotating The Image 90 Degrees

    Chapter 3 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains convenient copy functions that can be used when the dual function board (AR-EB7) is installed. ROTATING THE IMAGE 90 DEGREES When "Auto paper select mode" or "automatic ratio selection" are in operation and the original is placed in a different orientation (vertical or horizontal) than the paper, the original image will be automatically rotated 90 degrees to enable correct copying onto the paper.

  • Page 35: Using The Document Glass

    Using the document glass Place the first original. (p.18) Select the original size. (p.18) If the original size is not selected, 11" x 17" is automatically used. Press the [SORT/GROUP] key to select the desired mode. The modes are selected in the order "SORT", SORT "GROUP", "Off".

  • Page 36: Copying Multiple Originals Ontoa Single Sheet Of Paper

    COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for compiling multi-page reference materials into a compact format, or for providing an overview of all pages of a document on a single page.

  • Page 37: Setting The Layout Pattern

    Using the SPF/RSPF Place the originals. (p.19) Press the [2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1] key to select the mode. The mode is selected in the order "2 IN 1", "4 IN 2 IN 1 2 IN 1 1", "Off". 4 IN 1 4 IN 1 Set the number of copies and other...

  • Page 38: Creating Margins When Copying

    CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING The MARGIN SHIFT feature, in its initial setting, automatically shifts the text or image to increase the margin by approximately 1/2". The location of the margin to be increased can be select to be either at the left edge or the top of the page (AR-M205 only).

  • Page 39: Erasing Shadows Around The Edges Of A Copy

    ERASING SHADOWS AROUND THE EDGES OF A COPY ● This feature is used to erase shadows that appear around the edges of copies of books and other thick originals. (EDGE ERASE) ● The feature can also erase the shadow that appears down the center of books and other originals that open up. (CENTER ERASE) ●...

  • Page 40: Functions

    Chapter 4 PRINTER/SCANNER FUNCTIONS The machine includes a USB 1.1 port and a parallel port as standard equipment. A computer can be connected to these ports to use the machine as a printer or a scanner. When the dual function board is used, the following functions can be used in addition to the standard printer/scanner functions.

  • Page 41: Copy Functions

    USING THE PRINTER MODE The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER". (p.13) • Print jobs received while the machine is copying or being used in scanner mode will be stored in memory. When Note the copy job is finished or scanner mode is exited, the print jobs will begin printing.

  • Page 42: Using The Scanner Mode

    USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING". (p.18) Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times: Note • A misfeed has occurred (paper misfeed or original misfeed in the SPF/RSPF). •...

  • Page 43: Scanning From Your Computer

    [SCAN MENU] keys and the Button Manager scan menu The six [SCAN MENU] keys can be configured separately in Button Manager for the computer connected to the USB 1.1 port and the computer connected to the USB 2.0 port. The factory default settings for the [SCAN MENU] keys and Button Manager are as follows. For information on Button Manager settings, see the Button Manager help file.

  • Page 44: User Settings

    Chapter 5 USER SETTINGS This chapter explains how to set the automatic exposure level, toner save mode, and the user programs, which are custom settings that control fine points of the machine’s operation. ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LEVEL The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment, which automatically adjusts the copy exposure according to the original, can be adjusted.

  • Page 45: Enabling Toner Save Mode

    ENABLING TONER SAVE MODE Toner save mode can be enabled to reduce toner consumption by about 10%. Press the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key to select "TEXT". Hold down the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key until the PHOTO indicator blinks. The exposure level indicators show the AUTO 1 3 5 TEXT...

  • Page 46: Customizing Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS The user programs allow you to customize the machine to match your needs. USER PROGRAMS Program Program name number Auto clear time Preheat mode Auto power shut-off timer Stream feeding mode Auto power shut-off setting Border line for 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 On models with a SPF/RSPF.
  • Page 47 Program Program name number Rotation copy Auto paper select mode Auto tray switching to 15 Auditing mode Erase width adjustment Layout in 2 IN 1 copy Layout in 4 IN 1 copy Offset of paper output tray Image rotation in duplex copying Location of the *2,*3...
  • Page 48 USB 2.0 mode switching AR-M160 is as follow: 1: Upper tray (factory default), 2: 250-sheet paper feed unit/Upper paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit, 3: Lower paper tray of 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit, 4: Bypass tray The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "Hi-Speed", however, the printing speed does not increase...

  • Page 49: Selecting A Setting For A User Program

    SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM Hold down the [Light] key ( the alarm indicators ( , ) blink. The display shows "- -" with the left hyphen blinking. 1 3 5 Enter the program number with the numeric keys. •...

  • Page 50: Settings For Auditing Mode

    SETTINGS FOR AUDITING MODE AUDITING MODE When "Auditing mode" is enabled, a count is kept of the number of copies made by each account (up to 20 accounts can be established), and the counts can be displayed and totaled as necessary. In "Auditing mode", the display shows "- - -", and this indicates that a 3-digit account number must be entered in order to use the machine for copying.

  • Page 51: Selecting Auditing Mode Settings

    SELECTING AUDITING MODE SETTINGS Hold down the [Light] key ( the alarm indicators ( , ) blink. The display shows "- -" with the left hyphen blinking. 1 3 5 Enter the program number with the numeric keys. • See "AUDITING MODE SETTINGS"...

  • Page 52: Auditing Mode

    USER SETTINGS Auditing mode (program No.10) 1 Press the [1] key to enable "Auditing mode" or the [0] key to disable it, and then press the [START] key ( After enabling "Auditing mode", use "Account Note number entry" to establish account numbers for each account (up 20 accounts can be established).

  • Page 53: Resetting Account

    Resetting account (program No.15) The copy count of a single account or all accounts can be reset to 0. If no account numbers have been established, the error code "15E" will appear in the display. [Resetting all accounts] Press the [1] key and then press the [START] key ( The copy counts of all accounts will be deleted.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    If you experience difficulty using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. Many problems can be easily resolved by the user. If you are unable to solve the problem using the troubleshooting guide, turn off the power switch and unplug the machine, and contact your SHARP service center. MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS The machine does not operate.

  • Page 55: Machine/Copying Problems

    MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem The machine does not operate. （Ｐ） Copies are too dark or too light. Blank copies. The paper size used for the copy is different from the selected paper size.

  • Page 56: Paper Misfeed

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Paper misfeed. Original size not selected automatically. (When the SPF/RSPF is installed.) Copies are smudged or dirty. White or black lines appear on copies. Cause and solution Misfeed occur. → To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL". The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range.

  • Page 57: Paper Size For A Paper Tray Cannot Be Set

    Problem Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set. A copy job stops before it is finished. The POWER SAVE indicator is lit. Any of the alarm indicator ) is lit or blinking. Lighting fixture flickers. Cause and solution Copying or printing is performed.

  • Page 58: Printing And Scanning Problems

    TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS In addition to this section, troubleshooting information can also be found in the README files for each of the software programs. To view a README file, see the "Software Setup Guide". Problem The machine does not print. (ON LINE indicator does not blink.) The machine does not print.

  • Page 59: The Printed Image Is Dirty

    Problem The printed image is dirty. The printed image is skewed or it runs off the paper. Cause and solution You are using paper that is outside the specified size and weight range. → Use copy paper within the specified range. Paper curled or damp.

  • Page 60: Lines In Tables Are Not Aligned Correctly And Gaps Appear

    Your machine is not selected correctly in the current application for the print job. → When choosing "Print" from the "File" menu located in applications, be sure you have selected "SHARP AR-XXXX" (where XXXX is the model name of your machine) printer displayed in the "Print" dialog box.

  • Page 61: Poor Scanning Quality

    Problem Poor scanning quality. Cause and solution The document glass or the underside of the document cover/SPF/RSPF is dirty. → Clean regularly. Original smudged or blotchy. → Use a clean original. You have not specified a suitable resolution. → Make sure that the resolution setting in the scanner driver is appropriate for the original.

  • Page 62: Unable To Scan The Image

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unable to scan the image. Scanner transfer speed is slow Cause and solution If scanning is not possible, shut down your computer, turn off the machine’s power switch, and unplug the machine’s power cord. Next, start your computer, restore power to the machine, and try scanning again.

  • Page 63: Notice Page Printed

    See the user program "Memory allocated to printer mode". (p.46) It is also possible to expand memory by adding on a commercially available memory module. For more information on expansion memory, contact a SHARP service center.

  • Page 64: Indicators And Display Messages

    Developer replacement required indicator Misfeed indicator Cause and solution Service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required. Developer is required. Contact your SHARP service center as soon as possible. Replacement of toner cartridge will be needed soon.

  • Page 65: Misfeed Removal

    Section A Open the feeding roller cover and remove the misfed original from the document feeder tray. Close the feeding roller cover. Feeding roller cover ) and a misfeed location indicator ( AR-M160 (p.63) (p.63) (p.64) (p.64) (p.68) (p.68) (p.69)

  • Page 66: Misfeed In The Bypass Tray

    TROUBLESHOOTING Section C Remove the misfed original from the exit area. If the misfed original cannot be easily removed from the exit area, open the moveable part of the document feeder tray and remove the original. If an RSPF is installed, remove the reversing tray and then remove the original.

  • Page 67: Misfeed In The Machine

    MISFEED IN THE MACHINE Open the bypass tray and the side cover. If the misfed paper is visible side here, go to "C. Misfeed in the transport area". If paper is misfed here, go to "A. Misfeed in the paper feed area". A.
  • Page 68 TROUBLESHOOTING B. Misfeed in the fusing area Push gently on both ends of the front cover. Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow. Roller rotating knob Carefully remove the misfed paper. Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal.
  • Page 69 C. Misfeed in the transport area Open the fusing paper guide by pressing down the projection on either side of the guide and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch Warning the fusing unit when removing misfed paper.

  • Page 70: Misfeed In The Upper Paper Tray

    TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY Note Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.65) Lift and pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.

  • Page 71: Misfeed In The Lower Paper Tray

    MISFEED IN THE LOWER PAPER TRAY • Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.65) Note • Use the following procedure to remove misfeeds that occur in the 250-sheet paper feed unit/2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( soon. Obtain a new cartridge. When the toner cartridge replacement required indicator ( cartridge must be replaced before copying can be resumed. Replace the toner cartridge by following the procedure below. Note When the toner cartridge replacement indicator ( Push on both ends of the front cover...

  • Page 73: Routine Maintenance

    Chapter 7 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE This chapter explains how to keep the machine operating smoothly, including viewing copy count, and scan count, 　 the toner level indicator, and cleaning the machine. CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER LEVEL CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT From the "0"...

  • Page 74: Checking The Toner Level

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKING THE TONER LEVEL The toner level is indicated by a 6-level display. Use it as a guideline for replacing the toner cartridge. Hold down the [Light] key ( the alarm indicators ( , blink. The display will show "- -".

  • Page 75: Cleaning The Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller

    CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc. through the bypass tray, wipe the paper feed roller at the feed slot of the bypass tray with a soft, clean cloth dampened with alcohol or water. CLEANING THE TRANSFER CHARGER If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty.

  • Page 76: Peripheral Devices And Supplies

    Optional equipment and supplies are explained in this chapter. To purchase optional equipment and supplies, contact SHARP service. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification Note changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.

  • Page 77: Single Pass Feeder/ Reversing Single Pass Feeder

    SINGLE PASS FEEDER/ REVERSING SINGLE PASS FEEDER For the names of the parts of the SPF/RSPF, see "PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS". (p.8) Specifications Weight Acceptable Size original Capacity Detectable original sizes Weight Dimensions 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT/ 2 X 250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT These paper feed units provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the copier and a greater choice of paper sizes readily available for copying.

  • Page 78: Dual Function Board

    Standard supplies for this product that are to be replace by the user are paper and toner cartridge. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.

  • Page 79: Appendix

    Light source Resolution Gradation Power supply Power consumption Overall dimensions (with bypass tray folded) Weight AR-M160 Digital Multifunction System, Desktop OPC drum Fixed Laser electrostatic reproduction Sheets, bound documents Max. 11" x 17" Max. 11" x 17" Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"...

  • Page 80: Printer Function

    RAL-UZ62) * The first-copy time and warm-up time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions. Printer Function AR-M205 Max. 20ppm / AR-M160 Max. 16 ppm Print speed (Dual function board must be installed) Resolution...

  • Page 81: Scanner Function

    * The resolution may be enhanced by the scanner driver depending on the scanned area and amount of memory installed in the machine. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification Note changes for product improvement without prior notice.

  • Page 82: Software License

    (the "Software") and related documentation are licensed to you by SHARP. You own the disk on which the Software is recorded but SHARP and/or SHARP's Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. This License allows you to use the Software on one or more computers connected to a single printer and make one copy of the Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only.
  • Page 83 Clause 6. A disk will be replaced when it is returned to SHARP or a SHARP authorized representative with a copy of the receipt. SHARP will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication.

  • Page 84: Material Safety Data Sheet

    Telephone number for information Emergency telephone number Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information Emergency telephone number Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH Sonninstrasse 3, 20097 Hamburg...
  • Page 85 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to instructions, studies do not indicate any symptoms of fibrosis will occur.
  • Page 86 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Exposure limit values OSHA-PEL (USA) ACGIH-TLV (USA) Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection Hand Protection Eye Protection Skin Protection Other Protective Equipment 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical State:Solid Boiling/Melting Point Softening Point (°C) Flash Point (°C ) Ignition Point (°C ) Explosion Properties Density (g/cm...
  • Page 87 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m the animals in the middle (4mg/m reported in the lowest (1mg/m human exposures.
  • Page 88 Telephone number for information Emergency telephone number Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information Emergency telephone number Sharp Corporation of Australia PTY. Ltd. No1 Huntingwood Drive Huntingwood Blacktown N.S.W. Telephone number for information Sharp Electronics (Europe) GMBH Sonninstrasse 3, 20097 Hamburg...
  • Page 89 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Most Important Hazards and Effects of the Products Human Health Effects : There are no anticipated carcinogenic effects from exposure based on animal tests performed using toner. When used as intended according to instructions, studies do not indicate any symptoms of fibrosis will occur.
  • Page 90 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Exposure limit values OSHA-PEL (USA) ACGIH-TLV (USA) Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection Hand Protection Eye Protection Skin Protection Other Protective Equipment 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Physical State:Solid Boiling/Melting Point Flash Point (°C ) Ignition Point (°C ) Explosion Properties Density (g/cm Solubility in water...
  • Page 91 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Chronic Effect : In a study in rats of chronic inhalation exposure to a typical toner, a mild to moderate degree of lung fibrosis was observed in 92% of the rats in the high concentration (16mg/m the animals in the middle (4mg/m reported in the lowest (1mg/m human exposures.

  • Page 92: Index

    INDEX 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 copy ... 34, 44, 45 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 indicator ... 10, 34 2 IN 1 / 4 IN 1 key ... 10, 34 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit ... 75 250-sheet paper feed unit ...
  • Page 93 Main features ... 7 Maintenance indicator ... 10, 62 Making a copy darker or lighter... 21 Margin shift... 36 MARGIN SHIFT indicator... 10, 36 MARGIN SHIFT key... 10, 36 Margin width... 36, 45 Misfeed indicator ... 10, 62, 63 Misfeed location indicator... 11, 62, 63 Misfeed removal - Bypass tray ...
  • Page 94 Toner cartridge... 9, 70 Toner cartridge lock release lever... 9, 70 Toner cartridge replacement required indicator.. 10, 62, 70 Total copy count... 71 Total output count ... 71 Total scan count... 71 Transfer charger... 73 TRAY SELECT key ... 11, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 Troubleshooting ...
  • Page 95 Sharp. You should be aware, however, that Sharp does not itself extend any warranties, either express or implied, directly to you, the end-user, and no one is authorized to make any representations or warranties on behalf of Sharp.

  • Page 96: Sharp Corporation

    AR-M160/AR-M205 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135. www.sharp-usa.com SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper ➀ 2003E TINSE0908QSZZ...

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