Sharp AR-120E Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    MODEL AR-120E DIGITAL LASER COPIER OPERATION MANUAL Page GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION MAKING COPIES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE COPIER TROUBLE? APPENDIX...
  • Page 2 VAROITUS! CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA LASER KLASSE 1 TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT LASERSÄTEILYLLE. VARNING OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION CAUTIONS MAIN FEATURES PART NAMES OPERATION PANEL INSTALLATION COPIER INSTALLATION CAUTIONS ON HANDLING LOADING COPY PAPER MAKING COPIES NORMAL COPYING – Setting a large original EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM BYPASS FEED (including special paper) TWO-SIDED COPYING SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS COPIER TROUBLE? MISFEED REMOVAL – A Misfeed in the paper feed area – B Misfeed in the fusing area – C Misfeed in the transport area MAINTENANCE REQUIRED TROUBLESHOOTING STATUS INDICATORS DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLIES...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED This chapter provides basic information for using the copier. INTRODUCTION This copier has been designed to provide intuitive operating ease while requiring a minimum amount of space. To get full use of all copier features, be sure to familiarise yourself with this manual and the copier.
  • Page 6: Cautions

    Since warm-up time is zero, copying can be started immediately after the power switch is turned on. First-copy time is only 9.6 seconds (normal mode). Copying speed is 12 copies/min. (AR-120E) or 15 copies/min. (AR-150E), which adapts to business use, allowing improvement of working efficiency.
  • Page 7 MAIN FEATURES High-quality digital image High-quality image copying at 600 dpi can be performed. In addition to the automatic exposure mode, the manual exposure can be adjusted in five steps. The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and colour photos.
  • Page 8: Part Names

    PART NAMES Original table Original cover Operation Side cover panel Manual bypass Paper tray Paper guides Side cover Front cover Cover for optional open button printer interface Handle Paper output tray Paper output tray TD cartridge lock release extension button Power cord socket Handle Power switch...
  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    OPERATION PANEL 200% 141% 100% 100% ZOOM 200% MAX. 129% Inch system 100% 100% MIN. Exposure mode selector key and Display indicators Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom Use to sequentially select the exposure copy ratio, user program code, and error modes: AUTO, MANUAL or PHOTO.
  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Follow the installation procedure below to use the copier properly. 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.
  • Page 11: Cautions On Handling

    COPIER INSTALLATION 20 cm (8") Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper 20 cm (8") ventilation. 10 cm (4") 10 cm (4") 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.
  • Page 12: Loading Copy Paper

    LOADING COPY PAPER 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: Making Copies

    MAKING COPIES This chapter describes basic copying functions and some other copying functions using the manual bypass. NORMAL COPYING Ensure that paper of the desired size is set in the paper tray. See page 10, LOADING COPY PAPER. When copying onto paper larger than A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size, pull out the paper output tray extension.
  • Page 14 NORMAL COPYING Place the original face down on the original table. Align it with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark. Original scale mark Gently close the original cover. When copying a book or an original which has been folded or a crumpled original, press down the original cover lightly.
  • Page 15: Setting A Large Original

    NORMAL COPYING Setting a large original The original cover can be removed to allow copying of bulky objects. Simply lift the original cover straight up. To reattach the original cover, reverse the above procedure. EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode. To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs, the exposure level can be adjusted in five steps manually.
  • Page 16: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO COPYING Set the number of copies using the copy quantity ( ) keys and press the print ) key. REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Set the original and check the copy paper size.
  • Page 17: Bypass Feed (Including Special Paper)

    BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The single-sheet manual bypass can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, and other special purpose papers measuring from A6 to A4 (3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 14") and in the weight range of 52 to 130 g/m (14 to 34.5 lbs.).
  • Page 18 TWO-SIDED COPYING Place the first original on the original table and make a copy. The first copy can be made using either the paper tray or the manual bypass. Replace the first original with the second original on the original table and close the original cover.
  • Page 19: Special Functions

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this copier. Use these functions as needed. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS High image quality mode This mode improves copy image quality by increasing copy density with a slight increase of toner consumption. Power save modes (page 18) The copier has two power save modes of operation: preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode.
  • Page 20: User Programs (Power Save Modes, Auto Clear Time)

    HIGH IMAGE QUALITY MODE 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 exposure indicator marked “1” will light up, indicating the standard toner mode is active.
  • Page 21 USER PROGRAMS Press the print ( ) key. The entered program number will be steadily lit and the currently selected parameter number for the program will blink on the right side of the display. Select the desired parameter using the right copy quantity ( ) key.
  • Page 22: Supplies And User Maintenance

    This chapter describes how to replace the TD cartridge and the drum cartridge and how to check the total number of copies. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The toner required ( ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. If copying is continued while indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the copier stops and the indicator begins blinking.
  • Page 23 TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT Remove the TD cartridge from the bag. Remove the protective paper. Hold the cartridge on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times. Hold the tab of the protective cover and pull the tab to remove the cover. 4 or 5 times Gently insert the TD cartridge until it locks in place.
  • Page 24: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the copier. Do not use thinner, benzene or other volatile cleaning agents. Doing so may cause deformation, discolouration, deterioration or malfunction.
  • Page 25: When Copier Is Not In Use

    USER MAINTENANCE Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide the cleaner onto the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this operation two or three times. Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along the groove of the transfer charger.
  • Page 26: Copier Trouble

    COPIER TROUBLE? This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting. MISFEED REMOVAL When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the copier will stop because of a misfeed. Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Check the misfeed location.
  • Page 27: B Misfeed In The Fusing Area

    MISFEED REMOVAL Close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. B Misfeed in the fusing area Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 28: C Misfeed In The Transport Area

    MISFEED REMOVAL Raise the fusing unit release lever and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The misfeed ( ) indicator will go out and the ready ( ) indicator will light up. C Misfeed in the transport area Lower the fusing unit release lever by rotating it all the way as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 29: Maintenance Required

    MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your SHARP dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your SHARP dealer. Problem Possible cause Solution page: Copier plugged in? Plug the copier into a grounded outlet. Power switch on? Turn the power switch on. Copier does not Side cover closed Gently close the side cover.
  • Page 31: 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: Drum cartridge must be replaced.
  • Page 32: Automatic Exposure Adjustment

    AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs. Press the exposure mode selector key to select the photo ( ) mode. Press and hold down the exposure mode selector key for approximately 5 seconds. The photo ( ) indicator will go out and the AUTO indicator will begin to blink.
  • Page 33: Appendix

    First-copy time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as power-supply voltage and room temperature. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
  • Page 34: Supplies

    Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products. The package of SHARP toner has the Genuine Supplies label.
  • Page 35: Index

    INDEX Auto clear ....17, 18 Maintenance ..... 22 Automatic exposure adjustment .
  • Page 36 INDEX Ready indicator ....7 TD cartridge Reduction ..... . . 14 - replacement .
  • Page 37 MEMO...
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  • Page 39 In some areas, the “POWER” switch positions are marked “I” and “ ” on the copier instead of “ON” and “OFF”. The symbol “ ” denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by condition at this “POWER” switch position. If your copier is so marked, please read “I”...
  • Page 40 AR-120E/AR-150E SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA TINSE0378QSZZ...

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